阅读理解 (应用文 议论文)(译林版2020)(原卷版)

专题03阅读理解(应用文&议论文)高频话题01人与社会—广告/布告Passage12022-2023学年下学期·江苏南通·高二期中BeautifulBritainPhotoCompetitionWhatrepresentsthebeautyofBritainforyou?Isitrollinggreenhillsandhiddenvalleysofthecountryside?Here’syourchancetocaptureitinaphoto!ThecompetitionwillbejudgedbyprofessionalphotographerJamesEckersley.Thejudge’sdecisionisfinalandwinnerswillbeinformedbyemailorpost.Youmustowntherightstothephotographyousubmitforentry.Youmustbeabletosupplyahigh-resolutioncopyofthephotographsuitableforprintpublication.CompetitionisopentoresidentsoftheUK,aged18orover,exceptReader’sDigestemployeesandanyassociatedpartnersorattachedcompanies.Thereisnocashalternativeandprizesarenottransferable.Multipleentrieswillbeaccepted.Winnersmustagreetopublicationoftheirwinningphotograph,alongwiththeirname.ThewinningentrieswillbepublishedinourJulyissue,withthetopwinnergracingthebackcover.ContributionsbecomeworldcopyrightofVivatDirectLtd(Reader’sDigest).Yourinformationwillonlybeusedinaccordancewithourprivacypolicy.Entryimpliesacceptanceoftheserules.Formoredetails,tipsandguides,visitreadersdigest.co.uk/inspire/photo-competition.1.Whichofthefollowingwillleadtodisqualification?A.LivingintheUK. B.Sendingapublishedphoto.C.Providingmorethanonephoto. D.Takingthephotowithaphone.2.Whatcanthewinnersdoafterthecompetition?A.Usethephotosfreely. B.Changetheprizeformoney.C.Havetheirphotosonthebackcover. D.Becomeonememberofaphotoclub.3.Wherewillthewinningphotosbepublished?A.Inamagazine. B.Inatravelbrochure.C.Onatextbookcover. D.Onawebsite.Passage22022-2023学年下学期·江苏扬州·高二期中NewYorkBotanicalGarden:All-GardenPassFeelalittleboredwithcitylifeandwanttogetclosetonature?Thisticketisagoodchoiceforyou.FulldescriptionsTheNewYorkBotanicalGardenhasfeaturedthelandscapeofthenortheastsinceitsfoundingin1891.It’slocatedona250-acresitethatcontainsalandscapewithoveronemillionlivingplants,theEnidA.HauptConservatory—agreenhousecontainingseveralhabitats,andtheLuEstherT.MertzLibrary,whichcontainsoneoftheworld’slargestcollectionsofplant-relatedtexts.YourAll-GardenPassincludesadmissiontothe50outdoorgardensandallindoorelementsattheNewYorkBotanicalGarden.Summerbringsrichfloweringtothe50gardensandplantcollections.Thissummer,JeffLeatham,thefamousartisticdirectoroftheFourSeasonsHotelGeorgeVParis,returnsforTheOrchid(兰花)Show’s19thyear.Visitorswillbesurroundedbyorchidtowersoforange,yellow,andgreenandrollingfieldsofwhite,togetherwithartisticdecorationsandcolorfullights.Travelerrequirements◆Youarerequiredtowearamask.◆Allparticipantsaged5andoldermustpresentproofthattheyhavereceivedtwodoses(剂量)ofanFDA-orWHO-approvedvaccine.Inadditiontoproofofvaccination,allparticipantswhoareover18yearsoldmustpresentagovernment-issuedphotoID,suchasadriver’slicense,apassport,etc.KnowbeforeyougoMostofthegardenconsistsofoutdoorspaces,andavisitcanincludelotsofwalking,sobesuretodressaccordingly.4.WhatcanweknowabouttheNewYorkBotanicalGarden?A.Itishometomanyrareplants.B.Itfeaturesanorthwesternlandscape.C.Itisfamousforgreenhouseplanting.D.Itcollectsalargenumberoftextsaboutplants.5.WhatcanvisitorsdoatTheOrchidShow?A.Buildorchidtowers.B.Learntoraiseorchids.C.Enjoycolorfullights.D.TakephotoswithJeffLeatham.6.Whatshoulda16-year-oldboybringwhenvisitingtheNewYorkBotanicalGarden?A.Proofofvaccination. B.Recenttravelrecords.C.Lightclothing. D.AphotoID.Passage32022-2023学年下学期·江苏宿迁·高二期中Thesummervacationisapproaching!Isthereacampyouhaveastrongdesiretotakeyourchildrentoduringtheholiday?Ifnot,Istronglyrecommendthefollowingsummercamps.Multi-ArtsDayProgramTheprogramchallengeschildrentousetheirimaginationstotranslatetheirideasintomusic,movement,andcreativedrama.Studentsworkinlargeandsmallgroupsthroughouttheday.ParentsarewelcometostaythefirstmorninguntilMorningSingisover.Ages:5-8Dates:July4-8Daystudenttuition(学费):$410FashionDesignandTextileArtIfyoulovecoloranddesign,thenthisisthesummercampforyou!Youwilllearnsomehandsewingaswellashowtouseasewingmachineasyoucreateyourdesigns.Youwillalsolearnhowtochoosethetypesofcloththatbestsuityourdesigns.Pleasebring2pairsofoldjeansand5-10shirtstobeusedinyourprojects.Ages:11-13Dates:July3-16Daystudenttuition:$1,280Drawing&PaintingforJuniorArtistsExplorethewondersofartinthisfunandexcitingsummercamp!Discoverwaystocreateandthinkaboutart.Useyourowncreativitytodevelopyourownstyle.Youwilllearnmanystylesofpaintinganddrawing.Youshouldbeopenandwillingtotrynewtechniques.Plantobringpaintbrushes,apadofpaper,asetofpencils,andapencilsharpenerAges:11-13Dates:July17-30Daystudenttuition:$1,980Shakespeare’sWorldEnjoythisfun,hands-onwayintotheworksofWilliamShakespeare.YouwilllearnaboutthelifeandtimesofShakespeareandrehearse(排练)oneofhisplays.Youwillstudytheplayindepthandtakeafieldtriptoseealive,professionalproductionofit.Youwillaudition(试演)forpartsandlearnamazinganddirectactingtechniquesforbringingShakespeare’swordstolife.Ages:9-13Dates:June17-30Daystudenttuition:$1,6807.Whenwillthecampfor6-year-oldsopen?A.OnJune17. B.OnJuly3. C.OnJuly4. D.OnJuly17.8.HowmuchshouldTompayifhis12-year-oldsonwantstoattendacamptolearnpainting?A.$410. B.$1,280. C.$1,680. D.$1,980.9.Whichcampoffersstudentsachancetogoonafieldtrip?A.Shakespeare’sWorld. B.Multi-ArtsDayProgram.C.FashionDesignandTextileArt. D.Drawing&PaintingforJuniorArtists.Passage42022-2023学年下学期·江苏连云港·高二期中EverythingEverywhereAllatOnce,themostawardedfilmatthisyear’sOscarsawardsceremonymanagedtowinsevenOscars.ButamongthefilmsIsaw,eachonewasnominated(提名)forvariousawardsthisyear.Elvis:NominatedforeightOscars,wonzero.Fromtheclassicmusictothebrilliantacting,Ibelieveitshouldhavewoninsomeofthecategoriesitwasnominatedfor.Thismovieshouldhaveoneforthebestmakeupandhairstyling.IalsobelieveAustinButlershouldhavewonbestactor.Avatar:TheWayofWater:NominatedforfourOscars,wonone.ConsideringalmosteverythinginthismoviewasmadewithCGItechnology,Iagreethatitdeservedthewinforbestvisualeffects.ThebeautifulandmesmerizingworldofPandorawasonceagainbroughttolifebyJamesCameroninthissecondpartoftheoriginalAvatar(2009).TopGun:Maverick:NominatedforsixOscars,wonone.ThissecondpartoftheoriginalTopGun(1986),rightfullydeservedtheawardforbestsound.TomCruise,onceagain,provedthathecanmakeagreatmovieandalotofmoneyatthesametime.BlackPanther:WakandaForever:NominatedforfiveOscars,wonone.Outofthe5awardsthisfollowingoftheoriginalBlackPanther(2018)receivedthisyear,theywonforbestcostumedesign.AngelaBassett’sperformanceinthismoviewasalsoincredible.ShedeservedhernominationbutRuthCarter,earnedherwin.10.Whichfilmisthemostregrettableduringthe2023Oscars?A.Elvis. B.Avatar:TheWayofWater.C.TopGun:Maverick. D.BlackPanther:WakandaForever.11.Whogainedbothreputationandwealthduringthe2023Oscars?A.AustinButler. B.JamesCameron. C.TomCruise. D.AngelaBassett.12.Whatdothelistedfilmshaveincommon?A.Theywereaboutwars.B.Theywerenominated.C.TheywonOscarsawards.D.Theyhavethesecondpart.Passage52022-2023学年下学期·江苏徐州·高二期中JobpostingPosition:MarketingCoordinator;GraphicDesigner;AccountManagerCompany:ABCEnterprisesLocation:Chicago,ILSalary:$80,000-$100,000peryearDeadlineforApplications:April1,2023Areyoulookingforanexcitingcareeropportunity?Looknofurther!Ourcompanyisseekingtalentedindividualstojoinourteam.Wearealeadingmarketingandadvertisingfirm,specializingincreatingdynamiccampaignsforourclientsacrossvariousindustries.Wearecurrentlyseekingcandidatesforthefollowingpositions:MarketingCoordinatorRequirements:Bachelor’sdegreeinMarketingorrelatedfield,2+yearsofexperienceinmarketing,proficiencyinMicrosoftOffice,excellentcommunicationskills,andabilitytoworkinateamenvironment.GraphicDesignerRequirements:Bachelor’sdegreeinGraphicDesignorrelatedfield,3+yearsofexperienceingraphicdesign,proficiencyinAdobeCreativeSuite,excellentattentiontodetail,andabilitytomanagemultipleprojectssimultaneously.AccountManagerRequirements:Bachelor’sdegreeinBusinessorrelatedfield,5+yearsofexperienceinaccountmanagement,exceptionalinterpersonalskills,andabilitytoworkeffectivelyunderpressure.Weofferacompetitivesalaryandbenefitspackage,includinghealthinsurance,paidtimeoff,flexibleworkhours,andopportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopment.Weencourageallqualifiedindividualstoapply,regardlessoftheirrace,gender,religion,sexualorientation,ordisabilitystatus.Ifyouareinterestedinapplyingforanyofthesepositions,pleasesubmityourresume,coverletter,andreferencestocareers@.ThedeadlineforapplicationsisApril1,2023.13.WhoisthepotentialcandidatefortheMarketingCoordinatorposition?A.ABachelorofMarketing,2yrsexperience&detail-oriented.B.ABachelorofMarketing,1yrsexperience&communicateswell.C.ABachelorofMarketing,4yrsexperience&workswellunderpressure.D.ABachelorofMarketing,3yrsexperience,MSOfficeproficiency&teamwork.14.WhichofthefollowingservicedoesABCEnterprisesoffer?A.ABCEnterprisescreatescampaignsforthepresident.B.ABCEnterprisesprovidesmoneyexchangeservicestoclients.C.ABCEnterprisesoffersaccountmanagementservicestocompanies.D.ABCEnterprisesoffersarangeofservicesexceptforgraphicdesign.15.WhatarethebenefitsofferedbyABCEnterprisesforemployees?A.Healthcare. B.Retirementplan.C.paidvacationdays. D.Paidgymmembership.高频话题02人与社会—公益活动Passage12022-2023学年下学期·江苏南京·高二期中Mostofthe60,000emergenciesthattheRedCrossrespondstoeachyeararelocal,personaldisasterslikehomefires.Theymaynotmakethenews,butweknowtheyarejustasdevastating(破坏性)tothefamiliesaffected.Sojoinustoanswerthecallwhenyourneighborsneedhelp.Trainedandavailable,DisasterActionTeamvolunteersarereadytorespondtotheseemergencies,24hoursaday,365daysayear.Fromofferingashouldertocryontomeetinganyimmediateneedsforshelterorsupplies,toconnectingpeoplewithlongtermrecoveryservices,ourvolunteersensurethatfamiliesdon’thavetofacetoughtimesalone.Disasteractionteamvolunteerssharethesequalities,lifeexperiencesandskills:•Teamspirits•Tenderhearts•Disasterresponseexperience•Acommandoftwolanguages•Calmnessandpatienceduringstressfulsituations•Availabilityandflexibilityforatleast4-6hoursperweekDisasterActionTeamvolunteershelplocalfamiliescopewithemergencies.Homefiresandotherdisasterscanoccuranytime,anyplace.AsaDisasterActionTeamvolunteer,you’llprovideemotionalsupport,financialassistance,andinformationtohelpfamiliesbegintheprocessofrecovery.Afteryourinitialtraining,yourshiftswillincluderespondingtoemergencieswithin2hours,nightorday,rainorshine,eitheronthesceneoractingremotelytoprovideimmediatecare.Withexperienceandfurthertrainingyoucantakeonleadershiptohaveawiderimpact.Note:thevolunteerpositionsavailabletoyouwillvarydependingonyourlocationandtheneedsofyourlocalcommunity.1.WhatisthedutyofaDisasterActionTeamvolunteer?A.Trainresidentsonsafetyawareness.B.Givepermanentsupporttothevictims.C.Helppeoplehandleemergenciesatanytime.D.Guideothervolunteerstotakeinstantaction.2.WhatisrequiredofaDisasterActionTeamvolunteer?A.Theabilitytostaycool. B.Outdoorsurvivalskills.C.Oversealearningexperiences. D.Serving4-6hoursmonthly.3.Wheremightyoureadthisarticle?A.Inanewspaper. B.Inamagazine.C.Onawebsite. D.Inabrochure.Passage22022-2023学年下学期·江苏盐城·高二期中Herearefourorganizationsthatrescueandtrainshelterdogstobeserviceanimals.Merlin’sKidsMerlin’sKidsisanorganizationthatrescuesandtrainsshelterdogstobecomeserviceanimalsforchildrenwithspecialneedsforemotionalsupport.Dogscanexpandkids‘socialcomfortzoneanddramaticallyimprovetheirmentalhealth.Inthepublic’seyes,theseworkingdogshaveprovedthatshelteranimalsareamazing.PetsforVets(老兵)AnimaltrainerClarissaBlackcreatedPetsforVetsin2009asawaytosay“thankyou”toournation’sheroes.Thisorganizationrecognizesthatmanyvetsreturnhomewithscars(伤疤),whichmakeitdifficultforthemtoliveanormallife.PetsforVetswasfoundedtorescueandtrainshelteranimalstoprovidetherapydogsforvets.Theorganizationsaysthatwhenthevetismatchedwiththerightdog,bothoftheirliveschangeforthebetter.PawsWithaCauseThisorganizationhasbeenaroundsince1979anditimprovestheindependenceandqualityoflifeforpeoplewithdisabilities.PawsWithaCausespecializesinhelpingpeoplewithdisabilitiescompletedailytasksandthedogscanopendoorsandpullawheelchair.Theorganization’sfoundersMikeandCandyeareverypleasedwithitsdevelopment.CanDoCaninesAdogfromalocalshelterhelpedstartCanDoCaninesin1989.NamedAnnie,sheassistedherownerforeightyears.Anniewasthefirstofover500rescueddogsspeciallytrainedasservicedogstoassistpeoplewithhearingproblems,diabetes(糖尿病)andautism.Butifadogintheorganizationisnotsuitedduetobehaviororillness,thedogisnevertrainedagainandplacedintoaforeverhomewithafamily.4.Merlin’sKidshelpsthechildrenwith.A.hearingproblems B.scars C.diabetes D.emotionalproblems5.WhenwasPawsWithaCausesetup?A.In1960. B.In1979. C.In1989. D.In2009.6.WhogaveCanDoCaninesagoodstart?A.Annie. B.Merlin. C.ClarissaBlack. D.MikeandCandye.高频话题03人与社会—旅游Passage12022-2023学年下学期·江苏南京·高二期中ForthosewhohaveneverbeentoHarbin,there’salmostanendlesslistofthingstodo.Hereareseveralactivitiesthathavetobeincluded.TurningwaterintoinstanticeOnecan’tgototheIce-SnowWorldwithoutstoppingbytheSunIslandSnowExpo.Afterall,theformerisforappreciatingilluminated(照亮的)iceatnight,andthelatterisforcheckingoutsnowinthedaytime.Touristsfromthesouthmightbeastonishedbythebrightsunshinereflectedinthesnow,sodon’tforgetthesunscreen.Thisisalsoagoodplacetotoss(抛)waterandwatchitturnintoiceinstantly.Findasafeplacewithnoonenearby,andenjoytheuniquephenomenon.Snowtubing(雪地滑轮胎)ontheSonghuaRiverInwinter,theSonghuaRiverturnsinto“thousandsofmilesofice”andbecomesanaturalice-skatingrink.Thefrozenriveroffersopportunitiesformanydifferentwinteractivities.Butmakesuretheiceissolidbeforegoingstomping(跺脚)inthesnow.SpeedingdownYabuliSkiResortOneplaceyoushouldn’tmisswhenvisitingHarbinisYabuliSkiResort,whereyoucanskidownsplendidsnow-coveredmountains.Thesnowisthickandmoderatelyhard.Therearejunior,middleandseniorskiruns.Professionalstaffareavailabletoimproveyourskiingability.1.Ifyouwanttoenjoyanightscene,whichisthebestchoice?A.TheSonghuaRiver. B.TheIce-SnowWorld.C.YabuliSkiResort. D.TheSunIslandSnowExpo.2.WhatcanvisitorsdoinHarbin?A.Choosedifferentroutesbasedontheirskiingability.B.Getprofessionalguidanceforfreewhileskating.C.Godowntheworld’slongesticeslideonSonghuaRiver.D.Tosswaterandwatchitturnintoicewhereveryouwant.3.Whatdoesthepassageserveas?A.Anannouncement. B.Anapplication.C.Anintroduction. D.Anadvertisement.Passage22022-2023学年下学期·江苏泰州·高二期中Takeaspinonyouriceskatesattheworld’shighestoutdoorskatingrink(溜冰场),surroundedbythebreathtakingviewofsnow-coveredtreesandpicturesquemountains.Whetheryouarelookingforleisurelyiceskatingwithfamilyandfriendsorafriendlypickuphockey(冰球)gamewiththelocals,thisworld-classrinkisforyou.●OperatingDates&Times(Non-holidayPeriods)Sunday-Thursday11:00am-6:45pmFriday&Saturday10:00am-7:45pmHoursanddatesofoperationaresubjecttochangebaseduponweatherandconditions.●IceSkatingRentals(4:00pm-7:30pmdaily)SkatingSkateRentalHockeyStickyRentalHelmetRentalSouvenirPuckFREE$12$6$6$5Awaiver(弃权说明)needstobesignedbyallpersonswantingtorentskates,sticks,orhelmets.Ifyouare16andunderaparentorlegalguardian,theyneedtosignawaiverforyoubeforeyoucanrentskates.●HelpfulInformationNopedestriansarepermittedontherink.Allguestsmusthaveskates.Slapshotsandraisingthepuckaren’tpermitted.Helmetsrecommended.Strollersandwheelchairsaren’tpermittedontherink.Allparticipantsmustfollowtheattendant’sinstructions.Unsafeconductwillresultintheremovalofyourticketwithoutarefund.●HowtoGetThereFromtheVillageCentre—takeLara’sGondolatoHappyValley,andturnrightinfrontofHappyValleyDayLodgeforentrancetotheskatingrink.Byvehicle—parkintheHappyValleyParkingLotandproceedtotheskatingrink.●FacilitiesOlympic-sizedicesurface.Hotsnacks/drinksavailableforpurchaseintheHappyValleyDayLodge.HeatedwashroomfacilitiesintheHappyValleyDayLodge.Fullylitfornightskating.Professionalstoassistbeginners.4.Howmuchdoesitcosttorenttheequipmentforahockeygame?A.$12. B.$18. C.$29. D.$245.Whatisamustforaguesttoentertherink?A.Signingawaiver. B.Wearingskates.C.Rentingahelmet. D.Being16yearsold.6.Whichofthefollowinghighlightstherink?A.Itsagerange. B.Itshighestaltitude.C.Itsexcellentservice. D.Itseasyaccess.Passage32022-2023学年下学期·江苏南京·高二期中FrequentlyAskedQuestionsforYellowstoneNationalParkHowmuchistheentrancefee?$85-Private,non-commercialvehicle;$30-Motorcycleorsnowmobile(winter);$20-Visitors16andolderenteringbyfoot,bike,ski,etc.*Thisfeeprovidesthevisitorwitha7-dayentrancepermitforbothYellowstoneandGrandTetonNationalParks.Yourdecisionmaydependonhowmuchtimeyouhaveandwhatyouwanttoseethemost.IfyouplanonvisitingYellowstoneNationalParkforonlyafewdaysandwanttoexperiencesomeofthemainattractionsthenWestYellowstonewouldbeagoodbase.Ifyouwanttohavethefullparkexperiencethenperhapslodging(住宿)atOldFaithfulwouldbeagoodchoice.Ifyouwanttoviewthemostwildlife,thenwesuggesttheNortheastEntrance.Thisdependsonwhatyourinterestsare.Springhasabundantwildlife,roaringwaterfallsandwildweather.Summerhasitallincludingthemostcrowds,soyou’dbettergetoutearlyandeatyourbreakfastontheroad!Fallisaspecialtimeofyear.Everythingseemstobedecliningincludingthecrowds.Winterisatimeofbeingabitofsocialisolation.Inyearspastitwasmore“economical”tovisitmostofthepark.Nowitismorerestrictedunlessyoucanaffordasnow-coachorguidedsnowmobiletour.FreepublicWi-FiisavailableatAl-brightVisitorCenterandatsomeparklodgesforregisteredguests.Cellserviceisextremelylimited,withreceptiononlyavailableinornearmajordevelopedareas.Insummer,serviceoftenreachesitslimitintheseareas.Yet,itissadtoseethelatestgenerationfadeawayfromnormaleverydayactivitiesandconversation.Getout,lookaround,admirethewonders.There’replentyofnaturalandhumandistractionsaroundeverycorner.ThelastthingwewanttodoisdistractvisitorsfromYellowstone’swondersespeciallywhiledriving.Whereshouldwestay?Whenisthebesttimetovisitthepark?CanIgetCellandWi-Fi?7.HowmuchistheentrancefeeintotalifJefferymakesaself-drivingtriptoYellowstonewithhisfatherandhis14-year-olddaughterduringthewintervacation?A.$50 B.$85 C.$105 D.$1258.Theunderlinedsentenceimpliesthat.A.mostoftheparkwasrestrictedtovisitorsinwinterinthepastB.visitingYellowstoneinwinterispreferredbymostlocalpeopleC.winterusedtobethebesttimetovisittheparkintermsofexpensesD.nowadaysmostpeoplechoosetotourtheparkonasnow-coachinwinter9.Wecanlearnfromthepassagethat.A.thewirelessconnectionisnotsatisfactoryB.OldFaithfulprovidesafullviewoftheparkC.theentranceticketappliestoYellowstoneonlyD.youngergenerationsmakeupthemajorityofparkvisitorsPassage42022-2023学年下学期·江苏镇江·高二期中ISC’ssportcampsaretheonlyresidentialcampsinSpainthatfocusonsport-specificdevelopmentwith3hoursoftrainingeveryafternoon,watersportsactivitieseverymorningattheMediterraneanseaandleisureactivitiesduringtheevenings.Withcoachingfromprofessionalstaff,youaresuretoleavethecampwithanexperienceyou’llneverforget.Weofferportcampsforschooltripsthroughouttheyear.DuringthemonthsofJulyandAugust,oursportsummercampsareaimedtowardsyoungstudentsof13to18yearsofage.Duringtherestoftheyear,ourcampsareaimedatsportschoolsinordertodevelopandnurture(培养)youngtalents.Wheredoesittakeplace?ThissummercamppackagetakesplaceinAlicante,Spain.Withanaverageof300sunnydaysayear,andanaveragetemperatureof18degrees,thiscoastalcityisoneofthemostdesiredMediterraneantouristdestinations.Duringtheleisuretime,camperswillbeabletojoininactivitiessuchasvisitingthecastleofAlicante,visitingtheMARQmuseum,walkingaroundthefishingtownofCampelloandetc.AccommodationAllofourstudentswillbestayingatISCCampusnexttotheUniversityofAlicante.Thecampus’facilitiesandroomsprovideallthehomelycomfortseagercamperswillneed.HereatISCSpainwetakecareofallthelittledetails,sothateachandeveryoneofourstudentscanfeelathome.10.WhatdoISCsportcampsoffer?A.Watersportsintheevening. B.Admissiontosportschools.C.Leisureactivitieseverymorning. D.Guidancefromprofessionals.11.WhatdoweknowaboutAlicante?A.ItisacastlenearCampello. B.Itisapopulartouristdestination.C.Itisacoastalcitywithahotclimate. D.Itisbest-knownforsummersportcamps.12.Whatisthepurposeofthistext?A.TopromoteasummercamppackageofISC.B.Torecommendanidealplaceforsportcamps.C.TodescribetheactivitiesinISC’ssportcamps.D.Tointroducetherequirementofasummercamppackage.Passage52022-2023学年下学期·江苏徐州·高二期中Springishere.Fromvibranttulips(郁金香)todelicatecherryblossoms(樱花)tosurprisinglyhardyorchids(兰花),floweringplantscovertheplanet.Herearesomeplacestocelebrateabundanceandbeautyinthenaturalworld.BlueRidgeMountains,NorthCarolinaTravellerscanfindawealthofplantspeciesinNorthCarolina’smountains—themostinanysimilarlysizedareainNorthAmerica.Themostfamedmaybetherosyrhododendrons(杜鹃花)thatblankettheslopes(斜坡)oftheBlueRidgeMountainsinsummer.Numeroushikingtrailsleadingtofloralsightsarejust30milesfromdowntownAsheville,viathe469-mileBlueRidgeParkway.Lisse,NetherlandsTheNetherlandsproducesnearly90percentoftheworld’stulips,makingittheultimatedestinationforatypicalspringexperience.Cyclealongthe25-mileBollenstreekRoute(alsoknownastheBloemanRoute,orFlowerRoute),whereflowerfieldspaintthecountrysideindazzlingcolour.TravellerscanalsovisitKeukenhofGardens,a79-acrestretchlocated16milessouthwestofAmsterdam.Akureyri,IcelandJust50milesoutsideoftheArcticCircle,thistowninnorthernIcelandishometotheArcticBotanicalGardens,oneoftheworld’snorthernmostbotanicgardens.Nearby,travellersfindshorthikingtrailsandbirdwatchingsitesintheKjarnaskógurForest,daringskislopes,andalocalobsessionwithjunkfood.ThemostpopularisamassiveburgerstuffedwithFrenchfries,calledtheAkureyringur.Carmona,SpainCarmonaisoneofmanypueblosblancos(白色村庄),villagespaintedwithwhitewashmadeofslakedlime(熟石灰),thatcaphilltopsinAndalusia(安达卢西亚),insouthernSpain.Duringspring,sunflowersbloomacrossmorethan74,000acresaroundthecity.ThebesttimetoseethemisfromMaytoJune,andyoudon’tneedacartogetthere.BusesfromSevilletake40minutes.13.Whichdestinationisagreatplacetoenjoytulips?A.Carmona,Spain. B.Lisse,Netherlands.C.Akureyri,Iceland. D.BlueRidgeMountains,NorthCarolina.14.WhatcantravellersdoinAkureyri,Iceland?A.Watchbirds. B.Gocycling.C.VisitKeukenhofGardens. D.Takepartinagreatnightskyprogram.15.Whichcolumnofawebsiteisthetextmostprobablytakenfrom?A.Travel. B.Science. C.Environment. D.Entertainment.高频话题01人与社会—科普知识Passage12022-2023学年下学期·江苏姜堰·高二阶段测试DidyouknowthatthecustomofturningourclocksanhouraheadduringtheyearfirstoriginatedinWorldWarI?Bymakingthedays“longer”,thegoalwasforhouseholdstoconserveelectricityandotherformsofenergylikefuel.Recently,theUSSenatepassedtheSunshineProtectionAct.ThebillmustalsogothroughtheHouseofRepresentativesbeforeitcanbesignedbythePresident.Ifpassed,DaylightSavingTime(DST)couldbecomethepermanentsystemofthetime.Althoughthespecificdatesofthetimechangediffer,manycountriesaroundtheworldobserveabiannualsystemofthetime.Frommid-MarchtoNovemberintheUS,moststatespracticeDSTbyturningthetimeforwardbyanhourfromtheStandardTime(ST),thelocaltimeobservedinanarea.ThoughtheoriginalpurposeofDSTwastoencouragetheconservationofenergy,multiplestudiessuggestthatthetimeshifthasnotmadeasignificantimpactonsavingenergycosts.Whilelessmoneyisspentonelectricity,costsarestilllikelytorisewiththeusageofdevicessuchasairconditionersandcomputers.ResearchconductedbytheAmericanAcademyofSleepMedicinehasshownthatDSTtimechangesleadtoagreaterriskofcar