1、1细节理解题真题题组A(2017全国，B)I work with Volunteers for Wildlife，a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley.Trying to help injured，displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking； survival is never certain.However，when it works，it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a
2、 woman in Muttontown.She had found a young owl (猫头鹰)on the ground.When I arrived，I saw a 2to 3weekold owl.It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟)and it seemed fine.If I could locate the nest，I might have been able to put it back，but no luck.My next work was to con
3、struct a nest and anchor it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful.A wire basket was found.I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable.I placed the chick in the nest，and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents，but they were absent.I gave
4、the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks.These advertise the presence of chicks to adults；they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well.I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be su
5、re，but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all！ The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings.I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active.And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of allLUNCH ！ The parents had done their
6、 duty and would probably continue to do so.文章大意：这是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者作为一个野生动物救助和教育机构的志愿者，成功救助一只猫头鹰雏鸟的经历。 What is unavoidable in the authors rescue work according to paragraph 1？ _A_AEfforts made in vain.2BGetting injured in his work.CFeeling uncertain about his future.DCreatures forced out of their homes.解析
7、：考查细节理解。根据第一段的“Trying to help injured，displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking；survival is never certain”可知，救助野生动物有时会让人感到心碎，因为即使努力挽救它们，也不能保证它们都会活下来。故选 A。 Why was the author called to Muttontown？ _C_ATo rescue a woman. BTo take care of a woman.CTo look at a baby owl. DTo cure a young owl.解析：考
8、查细节理解。根据第二段的“I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown.She had found a young owl(猫头鹰)on the ground”可知，这位女士给作者打电话是为了让他来看一看一只猫头鹰雏鸟。故选 C。 What made the chick calm down？ _A_AA new nest. BSome food.CA recording. DIts parents.解析：考查细节理解。根据第四段的“I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest
9、 safe and comfortable.it quickly calmed down”可知，作者做的鸟巢非常舒服，所以把这只猫头鹰雏鸟放进去后，它很快安静下来。故选 A。 How would the author feel about the outcome of the event？ _B_AIts unexpected. BIts beautiful.CIts humorous. DIts discouraging.解析：考查推理判断。根据最后一段可知，通过播放猫头鹰雏鸟饥饿时发出的叫声的录音，这只猫头鹰雏鸟最终与它的父母团聚，而且它的父母开始给它喂食，再结合第一段最后一句“Howev
10、er，when it works，it is simply beautiful”可判断，作者付出的努力没有白费，因而结果是美好的。故选 B。B(2017北京，B)Inspiring young minds！TOKNOW Magazine is a big hit in the world of childrens publishing，bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans every month.What is so special about TOKNOW Magazine？
11、Well，it has no ads or promotions insideinstead it is jampacked 3with serious ideas.TOKNOW makes complex ideas attractive and accessible to children，who can become involved in advanced concepts and even philosophy(哲学)and they will soon discover that TOKNOW feels more like a club than just a magazine.
12、 Whats inside？Every month the magazine introduces a fresh new topic with articles，experiments and creative things to makethe magazine also explores philosophy and wellbeing to make sure young readers have a balanced take on life.Sounds too good to be true？Take a look onlineevidence shows that thousa
13、nds of teachers and parents know a good thing when they see it and recommend TOKNOW to their friends.Happy Birthday All Year！What could be more fun than a gift that keeps coming through the letterbox every month？ The first magazine with your gift message will arrive in time for the special day.SUBSC
14、RIBE NOWAnnual SubscriptionEurope 55 Rest of World 65Annual Subscription with Gift PackIncludes a Mammoth Map，a Passport Puzzle Booklet，and SubscriptionEurope 60 Rest of World 70Refund Policythe subscription can be cancelled within 28 days and you can get your money back.文章大意：这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了 TOKNOW杂
15、志的内容、订购价格和退订等方面的信息。 Why is TOKNOW a special magazine？ _D_AIt entertains young parents.BIt provides serious advertisements.CIt publishes popular science fictions.DIt combines fun with complex concepts.4解析：考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans every month”
16、可知，TOKNOW 杂志的特殊之处在于它将趣味性与有挑战性的、复杂的概念结合起来。故选 D。 What does TOKNOW offer its readers？ _B_AOnline courses. BArticles on new topics.CLectures on a balanced life. DReports on scientific discoveries.解析：考查细节理解。根据 Whats inside？部分中的 “Every month the magazine introduces a fresh new topic with articles，experime
17、nts and creative things to make”可知，TOKNOW 杂志刊载关于新话题的文章。故选 B。 How much should you pay if you make a 12month subscription to TOKNOW with gift pack from China. _D_A55. B60. C65. D70.解析：考查细节理解。根据 Annual Subscription with Gift Pack部分中的“Rest of World 70”可知，在中国按年订购有礼包的 TOKNOW杂志需要70。故选 D。 Subscribers of TOK
18、NOW would get _B_.Afree birthday presents Bfull refund within 28 daysCmembership of the TOKNOW club Dchances to meet the experts in person解析：考查细节理解。根据文中的“Refund Policythe subscription can be cancelled within 28 days and you can get your money back”可知，28 天之内退订的订购者可以获得全额退款。故选 B。C(2017浙江，B)Getting less
19、 sleep has become a bad habit for most American kids.According to a new survey(调查) by the National Sleep Foundation，51% of kids aged 10 to 18 go to bed at 10 pm or later on school nights，even though they have to get up early.Last year the Foundation reported that nearly 60% of 7to 12yearolds said th
20、ey felt tired during the day，and 15% said they had fallen asleep at school.How much sleep you need depends a lot on your age.Babies need a lot of rest：most of them sleep about 18 hours a day！ Adults need about eight hours.For most schoolage children，ten hours is ideal(理想的).But the new National Sleep
21、 Foundation survey found that 35% of 10to 12yearolds get 5only seven or eight hours.And guess what almost half of the surveyed kids said they do before bedtime？ Watch TV.“More children are going to bed with TVs on，and there are more opportunities (机会)to stay awake，with more homework，the Internet and
22、 the phone， ” says Dr.Mary Carskadon，a sleep researcher at Brown University Medical School.She says these activities at bedtime can get kids all excited and make it hard for them to calm down and sleep.Other experts say part of the problem is chemical.Changing levels of body chemicals called hormone
23、s not only make teenagers bodies develop adult characteristics，but also make it hard for teenagers to fall asleep before 11 pm.Because sleepiness is such a problem for teenagers，some school districts have decided to start high school classes later than they used to.Three years ago，schools in Edina，M
24、innesota，changed the start time from 7：25 am to 8：30 am.Students，parents and teachers are pleased with the results.文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章指出美国孩子睡眠缺乏的问题，列举了不同年龄段的孩子所需的睡眠时间、青少年晚睡的原因以及学校为解决青少年的睡眠问题所采取的措施。 What is the new National Sleep Foundation survey on？ _A_AAmerican kids sleeping habits.BTeenagers sleepre
25、lated diseases.CActivities to prevent sleeplessness.DLearning problems and lack of sleep.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段列举的一系列数字可知，国家睡眠基金会对一定年龄段孩子的睡眠习惯进行了调查，这也呼应了本段第一句“Getting less sleep has become a bad habit for most American kids.”，故选 A项。How many hours of sleep do 11yearolds need every day？ _C_10 A7 hours. B8 h
26、ours.C10 hours. D18 hours.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段第四句“For most schoolage children，ten hours is ideal(理想的).”可知选 C项。Why do teenagers go to sleep late according to Carskadon？ _B_11 AThey are affected by certain body chemicals.BThey tend to do things that excite them.6CThey follow their parents examples.DThey d
27、ont need to go to school early.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句“More children are going to bed with TVs On，and there are more opportunities to stay awake，with more homework，the Internet and the phone， ”以及第二句“.these activities at bedtime can get kids all excited and make it hard for them to calm down and sleep.”可
28、知，孩子们在睡觉前看电视、写作业、上网或打电话都容易让他们产生兴奋感而不愿意睡觉，故选 B项。D(2017全国，A)San Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan_Francisco_Winery_TourRunning：February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF.Here you can enjoy 4 pours of so
29、me of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in ticket price)Departing from the Cannery：Tour times upon requestDuration (时长)： 2 hoursPrice： $ 90Back_to_the_Fifties_TourRunning： August 16th through August 31 stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Franciscos most fantastic p
30、eriods，the 1950s！ Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing from the Cannery：5：00 pm and 7：30 pmDuration ：2 hoursPrice： $ 90Spooky_Halloween_TourRunning： October 10th through October 31 stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district
31、.Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.Departing from the Cannery： 6： 30 pm and 8： 30 pmDuration： 1 hour and 30 minutes7Price： Available upon requestHoliday_Lights_TourRunning：December 6th through Decembe
32、r 23rdThis attractive tour takes you to some of San Franciscos most cheerful holiday scenes.Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery：7：00 pm and 9：00 pmDuration： 1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required.文章大意：本文是一篇应用文，介绍了旧
33、金山的四种消防车之旅。Which of the tours is available in March？ _A_12 ASan Francisco Winery Tour. BBack to the Fifties Tour.CSpooky Halloween Tour. DHoliday Lights Tour.解析：考查细节理解。题干问的是三月份可参加的旅行，而第一个项目 San Francisco Winery Tour的时间是从 2月 1日到 4月 30日。故选 A。What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tour？ _C_13 AGo
34、to Treasure Island. BEnjoy the holiday scenes.CHave free ice cream. DVisit the Presidio district.解析：考查细节理解。第二个项目 Back to the Fifties Tour中提到在 San Francisco你能免费品尝冰淇淋。而其他选项在这个旅行中没有被提到。故选 C。What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour？ _D_14 ATake some drinks. BSet off early in the mor
35、ning.CWear warm clothes. DMake reservations in advance.解析：考查细节理解。第四个项目 Holiday lights Tour的最后一句话提到“Advance reservations required”，由此可知，该旅行需要提前预订。故选 D。E(2018全国，D)Weve all been there： in a lift，in line at the bank or on an airplane，surrounded by people who are，like us，deeply focused on their smartphon
36、es or，worse，struggling with the uncomfortable silence.Whats the problem？ Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence.Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging，or we think its annoying 8and unnecessary.But the next time you find
37、 yourself among strangers，consider that small talk is worth the trouble.Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy，but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation.Small tal
38、k is the grease (润滑剂) for social communication，says Bernardo Carducci，director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast.“Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk， ” he explains.“The key to successful small talk is learning how to connec
39、t with others，not just communicate with them.”In a 2014 study，Elizabeth Dunn，associate professor of psychology at UBC，invited people on their way into a coffee shop.One group was asked to seek out an interaction (互动 ) with its waiter； the other，to speak only when necessary.The results showed that th
40、ose who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience.“Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband ， ” says Dunn.“But interactions with peripheral (边缘的)members of our social network matter for our wellbeing
41、 also.”Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging，a bond with others.Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk.“Small talk is the basis of good manners， ” he says.文章大意：研究表明，闲聊对于人际交往起着重要的作用。What phenomenon i
42、s described in the first paragraph？ _C_15 AAddiction to smartphones.BInappropriate behaviours in public places.CAbsence of communication between strangers.DImpatience with slow service.解析：考查细节理解。文章第一段描述了在公共场所人们之间不互相交流的现象，本段中的“uncomfortable silence”与选项 C中的“Absence of communication”相呼应。What is importa
43、nt for successful small talk according to Carducci？ 16 _B_AShowing good manners. BRelating to other people.9CFocusing on a topic. DMaking business deals.解析：考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others，not just communicate with them”可知，Carducci认为成功的闲聊的关键在于学会与
44、其他人沟通。What does the coffeeshop study suggest about small talk？ _D_17 AIt improves family relationships.BIt raises peoples confidence.CIt matters as much as a formal talk.DIt makes people feel good.解析：考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段第三句“The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly
45、 higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience”可知，闲聊使得人们感觉良好。故选 D项。What is the best title for the text？ _C_18 AConversation Counts BWays of Making Small TalkCBenefits of Small Talk DUncomfortable Silence解析：考查标题判断。通读全文可知，文章主要讨论了闲聊在人际交往中的重要作用。故 C项作本文标题最佳。模拟题组A(2018石家庄二模)Best Science Boo
46、ks of 2017At its heart，science is about curiosity.So it stands to reason that these books about science should make you examine your world more closely，and in doing so，give you a sense of wonder.Big Chicken，by Maryn McKennaInvestigative journalist Maryn McKenna uses the modern industrial chicken as
47、a window into how antibiotics (抗生素) transformed modern agriculturefor good and ill.She traces how animal antibiotics endanger human health，causing serious problems from antibioticresistant stomach infections to UTIs.Recognizing that Americans are going to continue to eat chicken no matter what，McKen
48、na suggests a way in which factory farming rids itself of its dependence on antibiotics.Why Time Flies，by Alan BurdickThe New Yorker staff writer Alan Burdick examines the greatest gift humanity 10has ever known：time.Time，he writes，appears to exist in two distinct forms.One is the standardized，objec
49、tive kind found in clocks and watches； the other is our internal，biological sense of time，the one we measure in our cells，bodies and minds.But the closer he looks，the less clear this distinction appears.Paleoart，by Zo LescazeDinosaurs have long captured the imaginations of scientists and artists alike，and Paleoart brings those visions together
