阅读理解 We would like to wish all our readers a wonderful winter break. Our January magazine is now in

1. (2019·吉安模拟) 阅读理解
    We would like to wish all our readers a wonderful winter break. Our January magazine is now in the shops and available digitally. We're looking forward to sharing more adventures and discoveries with you in 2018, including:

    At a crossroads in the Atlantic

    As the population of Ascension Island rises up to mark the 200th anniversary of British rule, Fred Pearce wonders what the future might have in store for this strange part of land.

    Photo story: On the road again

    A selection of images from an exhibition opening this month at the Royal Geographical Society go hand in hand with M. Aurel Stein's early 20th century photo graphs of the Silk Road.

    Dossier: Going underground

    Mark Rowe discusses the role that carbon storage can play in the global effort to reduce carbon dioxide emission (排放).

    Net loss

    Kit Gillet reports from the Gulf of Thailand, whose fisheries (渔场) have been almost destroyed by the commercialization of the Thai fishing industry.

    And don't forget… a round-up of the latest geographical and climate science news; a hot spot focus on Turkey; advice on taking photographs in Antarctica; an interview with Lucien Castaing-Taylor, professor of visual arts at Harvard; plus lots, lots more.

    Buy your copy now, click here and save up to 35% or call+44 (0)1635 588 496.Geographical is also available in WHSmith and many independent news agents.
1. （1） If you want to read something about global warming, you can read .
  
  A . Dossier: Going underground B . Photostory: On the road again C . At a crossroads in the Atlantic D . Net loss
3. （2） Which of the following statements is TRUE?
  
  A . Ascension Island has a bright future with more population. B . Commercialization contributes to the loss of fishery in Thai. C . The January edition of 2014 is to come out in the winter break. D . The topics of this magazine focus on geography and interviews.
5. （3） The passage is written to .
  
  A . attract readers to buy the magazine B . give advice on taking photos C . share adventures and discoveries D . introduce the content of the magazine

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1. (2022·云南模拟) 阅读理解
An eight-year-old boy self-published a graphic novel about Christmas but never expected the book to attract a large fen base in the U. S. and overseas.

Author Dillon Helbig wrote the book, titled "The Adventures of Dillon Helbig's Christmas", because he "likes Christmas and decorations".

Dillon's journey to getting it published is a pretty interesting story.

During Christmas break, the second-grader penned the book filled with pictures. The book begins with Dillion himself decorating a Christmas tree. The star on top of the tree explodes, and then he is sucked into a portal (入口).

Over just four days, the boy filled in 81 pages of a journal. Then he went to the local Ada Community Library with his mother.

"He wanted to get his story out there so all the kids can read his adventures, " his mother said.

He was unsure how to get his book on the library shelf, so he planned to sneak (潜行) past the librarians.

"There were a lot of librarians, " Dillon said, but he successfully slid his book onto a children's picture-book shelf.

One of the librarians found it. And he said_,"Oh, this is kind of interesting. " And he added it to the catalog.

After secretly posting his book, Dillon's graphic novel attracted fans. 56 people were on the waiting list to check it out by the end of January. The number has grown to 88 this week. Demand for Dillon's graphic novel extends beyond the United States. One of the librarians received inquiries for the book from The Netherlands and Bangladesh.

Dillon has wanted to publish a book since he was five. The library gave Dillon an award for ^"best young novelist", which he does have a lot to be proud of.
1. （1） What inspired the boy to write the novel?
  
  A . His desire to attract fans worldwide, B . His interest in Christmas and decorations. C . Ct His plan to add to the library catalog. D . His dream to win a literature award.
2. （2） What can we learn about the book from the text?
  
  A . It contains only pictures. B . It is a very thick book. C . It took three years to finish. D . It was written by hand.
3. （3） Why did Dillon go to the library with his mum?
  
  A . To share his book with other kids. B . To present his book to a librarian. C . To communicate with overseas readers. D . To borrow a children's picture book
4. （4） Which word best describes the novel?
  
  A . Fictional. B . Positive. C . Realistic. D . Humorous
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Choosing the most beautiful ski resort in the Alps is like picking the prettiest diamond.

With white peaks and sparkling snow, the following 4 European treasures will spark instant alpine urges.

1. Saas-Fee, Switzerland

Unique selling points: High-mountain setting, in-your-face glaciers.

Saas-Fee hit the right notes as the setting for Wham! 's "Last Christmas" music video in 1984. It's a pleasing Swiss village among glaciers and mountains. Fabled 4, 000-meter peaks such as the Dom, the Taschhom and the Alphubel dot the skyline.

Worth the trip: For you to rub shoulders with real mountaineers, the Britannia Hutte is a climbers' refuge, just 15 minutes walk from the nearest lift. A simple lunch on its sunny balcony offers grand views.

Britannia Hutte, 3906Saas Fee, Switzerland; +41 27 966 81 00

2. Alpbach, Austria

Unique selling points: Cute houses, the bygone feel.

Alpbach has long known what its best features are and made a point of highlighting them. The medieval (中世纪的) village's traditional wooden farmhouses proved to be head-turners for early tourists and planners.

Farming is still very much alive here. It has landed the prize as "Austria's most beautiful village". And the competition for that one is tough.

Worth the trip: Boglalm is an Alpbach favorite, offering authentic local food such as beef soup and grilled sausage.

Boglalm, 6236 Alpbach, Austria; +43 5336 5177

3. Megeve, France

Unique selling points: Mont Blanc views, stylish center, scent of pine.

Megeve muscles into the list by virtue of its location, with close-up views- of Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest peak. The town was one of the first purpose-built resorts in the Alps. Cruising the wonderfully wooded lower slopes fills your nostrils (鼻孔) with the pleasant scent of pine.

Worth the trip: Foodies are spoiled for choice in Megeve, especially in three-Michelin-starred Flocons de Sel.

Flocons de Sel, 1775 Route du Leutaz, 74120 Megeve, France;+33 027 967 25 52

4. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

Unique selling points: a magnet for the beautiful set, an Olympic site.

Just two hours north of Venice, Cortina d'Ampezzo is in a UNESCO World Natural Heritage region. Cortina hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956 and was the setting for a certain James Bond film.

Worth the trip: If it's good enough for Mr. Bond, Miramonti Majestic Grand Hotel might do the job for you. Or take up 007's license to thrill and hit the Olympic bobsled (长橇) run.

Miramonti Majestic Grand Hotel, Via Pezie 103, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo_f, Italy; +39 0436 4201
1. （1） Who will choose to vacation, in Alpbach?
  
  A . Fans of the band Wham! 's. B . Lovers of ancient European architecture. C . Skiers of the Mount Everest area. D . Enthusiasts of James Bond films.
2. （2） Which resort offers the most high-end food?
  
  A . Saas-Fee, Switzerland. B . Alpbach, Austria. C . Megeve, France. D . Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
3. （3） In which column can the text be found in a newspaper?
  
  A . Business. B . Style. C . Entertainment. D . Travel.
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Since you can't get to theaters, museums, galleries, music venues or opera houses during these difficult days due to coronavirus, instead they'll come to you. Here's a list of some of Europe's best-known museums.

Louvre Museum in Paris

As the most visited museum in the world, it offers virtual tours online. It also has a number of "Visitors Trails" in different themes, designed to give an overview of the scope and wealth of the museum's collections. Each trail is based on a selection of works that characterize a period, an artistic movement or a theme, including the artworks from JAY-Z and Beyoncé's music video.

Schirn Museum in Frankfurt

It has digitally opened its current exhibition, now closed due to the virus, called "Fantastic Women" (scheduled from February 13 to May 24), highlighting the works of 34 women artists and their contributions to Surrealism (超现实主义), including Frida Kahlo, Leonora Carrington, Leonor Fini, Dorothea Tanning and Dora Maar.

Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

Are you looking for ways to entertain your children with an educational twist? Then the Van Gogh will bring the great artist to you and also invite you to a virtual visit inside the Museum. The museum explores the painter's life, his relationship with his brother Théo, his passion for Japan and also his mental illness. Everything is in high definition.

Of course, a range of recent opera and ballet productions are also available, with the hope to give pleasure to as many people as possible. Please get more information at www. forbes. com.
1. （1） The works in "Visitors Trails" are chosen according to ________.
  
  A . Periods B . Collections C . Sites D . Artists
2. （2） Whose works are included in "Fantastic Women"?
  
  A . JAY-Z's. B . Leonardo Da Vinci's. C . Van Gogh's. D . Leonora Carrington's.
3. （3） Where is the passage most likely to be taken from?
  
  A . A report. B . A website. C . A magazine. D . A textbook
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1. (2022·全国甲卷) 阅读理解
Sometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered tots of things that were just sort of there-broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.

Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went our separate ways-he for a lunch break, I to explore the city.

"I'll miss these old boats," he said as we parted.

"How do you mean?" I asked.

"Oh, they're replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but they're not so elegant, and they're not fun to pilot. Hut that's progress, I guess."

Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords（口号）, and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, the city's official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. "Sydney is confused about itself," she said. "We can't seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It's a conflict that we aren't getting any better at resolving（解决）.”

On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. "Many people say that we lack culture in this country," he told me. "What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more still. We've got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. It's a pretty hard combination to beat."

He is right, but I can't help wishing they would keep those old ferries.
1. （1） What is the first paragraph mainly about?
  
  A . Sydney's striking architecture. B . The cultural diversity of Sydney. C . The key to Sydney's development. D . Sydney's tourist attractions in the 1960s.
2. （2） What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds?
  
  A . He goes to work by boat. B . He looks forward to a new life. C . He pilots catamarans well. D . He is attached to the old ferries.
3. （3） What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney?
  
  A . It is losing its traditions. B . It should speed up its progress. C . It should expand its population. D . It is becoming more international.
4. （4） Which statement will the author probably agree with?
  
  A . A city can be young and cad at the same time. B . A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic. C . modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance. D . Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign.
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    Look to many of history's cultural symbols, and there you'll find an ancestor of Frosty, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered even more about one of humanity's earliest forms of life art during several years of research around the world.
    For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a 19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence, Italy, to build a snowman in his mansion's courtyard.
    The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing works called the Winter of Death. The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen—an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner. Some were political in nature, criticizing the church and government. Some were a reflection of people's imagination. For the people of Brussels, this was a defining moment of defining freedom. At least until spring arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.
    If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, don't worry: I've learned that some explosive snowman history is still being made today. Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich, Switzerland, celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman. On the third Monday of April, the holiday Sechselauten is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded through town by bakers and other tradesmen who throw bread to the crowds. The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on a 40-foot pile of firewood. After the bells of the Church of St. Peter have rung six times, representing the passing of winter, the pile is lit. When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over—the quicker it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.
1. （1） According to the passage, why did snowmen become a phenomenon in the Middle Ages?
  
  A . People thought of snow as holy art supplies. B . People longed to see masterpieces of snow. C . Building snowmen was a way for people to express themselves. D . Building snowmen helped people develop their skill and thought.
2. （2） “The heyday of the snowman” （paragraph 4） means the time when___________.
  
  A . snowmen were made mainly by artists B . snowmen enjoyed great popularity C . snowmen were politically criticized D . snowmen caused damaging floods
3. （3） In Zurich, the blowing up of the Boogg symbolizes__________________.
  
  A . the start of the parade B . the coming of a longer summer C . the passing of the winter D . the success of tradesmen
4. （4） What can be concluded about snowmen from the passage?
  
  A . They were appreciated in history B . They have lost their value C . They were related to movies D . They vary in shape and size
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Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding（繁育）programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf（犀牛幼息）. When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity（圈养）.

Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: "Obviously we're all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She's healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first—time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It's still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up. I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day."

The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first—time mother Kisima and weighed about 32 kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a "critically endangered" status.
1. （1） Which of the following best describes the breeding programme?
  
  A . Costly. B . Controversial. C . Ambitious. D . Successful.
2. （2） What does Paul Beer say about the new—born rhino?
  
  A . She loves staying with her mother. B . She dislikes outdoor activities. C . She is in good condition D . She is sensitive to heat.
3. （3） What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have?
  
  A . They had their first born in January. B . They enjoyed exploring new places C . They lived with their grandmothers. D . They were brought to the reserve young
4. （4） What can be inferred about Porn—Lympne Reserve?
  
  A . The rhino section will be open to the public. B . It aims to control the number of the animals. C . It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund. D . Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.
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