第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节(共15 小题;每小题 2分,满分 30 分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Around the Mount Rushmore area of South Dakota, there are many things that you can do with the family.
Below is a list of tours we can provide.
Tour 1
This tour brings visitors to the Holy Terror Mini Golf course. Since it is located on the side of a hill,
you
get to experience the fresh South Dakota air and enjoy the great outdoors. The course features three different
types of lawn that’s like real golf course and it features many slopes and stairs. Therefore,it is a challenging
course for those who love a little competition.
Available between March 15& Oct 31
Tour 2
Take a fun train tour to find out how people used to travel in the days before modern cars.
Experience travel the way it was in the 19th century with the 1880 Train, a completely restored authentic
steam engine train, as you explore the beautiful Black Hills area of South Dakota. The tour runs daily and is
disabled-accessible.
Available between May 9 & Sep 30
Tour 3
This is an 8-hour guided sightseeing bus tour. You’ll see Mount Rushmore National Memorial,
Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, as well as other beautiful sights along the way for a great
introduction into American history. Lunch and hotel pickup are included.
Available between May 13 & Sep 15
Tour 4
This tour gives visitors the chance to tour an authentic gold mine— Big Thunder Gold Mine. The mining
museum is a fascinating and informative site with displays showing what life was like for those who really
"went for the gold”. There is no additional charge to get in the museum, and guests are encouraged to try and
pan for gold and other riches.
Available between May 25& Oct 11
21.Where can visitors go on May Day?
A.Crazy Horse Memorial. B. Big Thunder Gold Mine.
C.The Holy Terror Mini Golf course. D.Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
22.Which tour is friendly to people with disabilities?
A.Tour 1. B. Tour 2. C. Tour 3. D. Tour 4.
23.What is special about Tour 4?
A.It is a steam train guided tour. B.Visitors can try their hand at mining.
C.Visitors can take part in a competition. D.It offers visitors free hotel pickup.
B
The River Thames has some of the highest recorded levels of microplastics for any river in the world.
Scientists have estimated that 94,000 microplastics per second flow down the river in places. The quantity
is larger than that measured in other European rivers, such as the Danube and Rhine. Tiny bits of plastic have
been found inside the bodies of crabs(螃蟹) living in the Thames.
Researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London, are calling for stricter regulations on the labelling
and disposal of plastic products. They warn that careless disposal of plastic gloves and masks during the
coronavirus pandemic might make the problem of plastic pollution worse.
“Taken together, these studies show how many different types of plastic, from microplastics in the water
through to larger items of debris(碎片) physically altering the foreshore, can potentially affect a wide range of
organisms in the River Thames,” said Prof Dave Morritt from Royal Holloway, "The increased use of single-
use plastic items, and the inappropriate disposal of such items, including masks and gloves, along with plastic-
containing cleaning products, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, may well make this problem even
worse.”
Many forms of microplastics were found in the Thames, including glitter( 亮片), microbeads(微珠)
from cosmetics and plastic debris from larger items. Most of the microplastics came from the break-down of
large plastics, with food packaging thought to be a significant source. “Flushable” wet wipes were found in
high abundance on the shoreline forming “wet wipe reefs”.
Study researcher, Katherine McCoy, said, “Our study shows that stricter regulations are needed for the
labelling and disposal of these products. There is great range to further research the impacts of microplastics
and indeed microfibres on Thames organisms.”
24. What did the researchers mainly suggest?
A. Stricter regulations should be made. B. People shouldn't eat crabs for a while.
C.People should cut the use of plastic gloves D. Plastic masks shouldn't be thrown away carelessly.
25. Where did most microplastics found in the River Thames come from?
A. Wet wipes. B. Food packaging.
C. Cleaning products. D. Single-use plastic masks.
26. What is the best title for the text?
A. Wildlife Being Threatened by Microplastics. B. Forms of Microplastics Found in the Thames.
C. River Thames Severely Polluted with Plastic. D. Inappropriate Disposal of Single-use Plastics.
27. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?
A. Science. B. Environment. C. Health. D. Education.
C
Stories are a powerful way to communicate. We all learn through stories. I’ve raised a three-step
formula(准则) anyone can use to create powerful stories that will help you make your point. First, identify your
truth. Second, think of the decisive experiences that have led you to this "truth". Third, shape those experiences
into a story that you can tell at the drop of a hat. Here’s an example of how I have used this formula.
Years ago, I had an assignment to conduct a team-building session. The client( 客户) was my friend. I
arrived at his office 5: 00 p. m. the day before our session. He asked me if I had an agenda( 议 程 ) for
tomorrow’s meeting. I told him that, first we'll do A, then B, followed by C. We’ll finish up with D. Still he
asked if I had an agenda.
At first, I thought he hadn’t been listening to what I just said, so I repeated myself, "First we'll do A,then B,
followed by C. We’ll finish up with D. " He said, "Yes, I know. That's what you just said. Do you have an