高考英语阅读理解真题及答案解析

22. ## A

The Best Chinese Restaurants Around D.C.

The D.C. area is home to many outstanding Chinese restaurants, but diners willing to travel outside the city limits will also be rewarded.

Panda Gourmet

This not-so-hidden-anymore fine restaurant for Sichuan cuisine is inside the Days Inn off New York Avenue. Dandan noodles and mapo tofu are sure bets. Panda Gourmet offers online ordering for takeout, and delivery is now an option. Open from 11:00am to 9:45pm. Closed on Tuesday.

2700 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Shanghai Taste

Shanghai Taste offers arguably the best soup dumplings in the area. It also serves a variety of chef's specials, beef with rice cakes, and more. The restaurant is open from 11:00am to 9:00pm Tuesday through Sunday, offering call-in orders and pickups.

1121 Nelson St, Rockville, MD 20850

Gourmet Inspirations

The spacious dining room is regularly filled with customers enjoying dumplings and a variety of noodle and rice dishes. Customers can also place pickup orders online for lunch or dinner until 8:00pm six days a week. Closed on Tuesday.

2646 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Queen's English

This nice Cantonese restaurant in Columbia Heights quickly became a destination for chef Henji Cheung's Hong Kong-style cooking and co-owner Sarah Thompson's natural wine list that earned her a Michelin nod. Reserve a spot indoors, at its chef's counter, or covered dog-friendly patio (露台), with creative wine tastings in the mix. Dinner hours: Tuesday through Thursday 5:30pm–9:00pm (last seating); Friday and Saturday 5:00pm–9:30pm (last seating). Closed on Sunday and Monday.

3410 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

22. Which restaurant can you go to for beef with rice cakes?

23. ## A

The Best Chinese Restaurants Around D.C.

The D.C. area is home to many outstanding Chinese restaurants, but diners willing to travel outside the city limits will also be rewarded.

Panda Gourmet

This not-so-hidden-anymore fine restaurant for Sichuan cuisine is inside the Days Inn off New York Avenue. Dandan noodles and mapo tofu are sure bets. Panda Gourmet offers online ordering for takeout, and delivery is now an option. Open from 11:00am to 9:45pm. Closed on Tuesday.

2700 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Shanghai Taste

Shanghai Taste offers arguably the best soup dumplings in the area. It also serves a variety of chef's specials, beef with rice cakes, and more. The restaurant is open from 11:00am to 9:00pm Tuesday through Sunday, offering call-in orders and pickups.

1121 Nelson St, Rockville, MD 20850

Gourmet Inspirations

The spacious dining room is regularly filled with customers enjoying dumplings and a variety of noodle and rice dishes. Customers can also place pickup orders online for lunch or dinner until 8:00pm six days a week. Closed on Tuesday.

2646 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Queen's English

This nice Cantonese restaurant in Columbia Heights quickly became a destination for chef Henji Cheung's Hong Kong-style cooking and co-owner Sarah Thompson's natural wine list that earned her a Michelin nod. Reserve a spot indoors, at its chef's counter, or covered dog-friendly patio (露台), with creative wine tastings in the mix. Dinner hours: Tuesday through Thursday 5:30pm–9:00pm (last seating); Friday and Saturday 5:00pm–9:30pm (last seating). Closed on Sunday and Monday.

3410 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

23. What do we know about the Cantonese restaurant in Columbia Heights?

24. ## B

Roland Reisley turned 101 years old in May and is in remarkable health. But that's not the thing he prides himself on. "I am the last original client of Frank Lloyd Wright, still living in the home he designed for me," Reisley said, sitting in the bright open living room of the home designed by the famous architect.

The house where Reisley has lived for 73 years is located in the woods of Westchester County, New York, just 30 miles north of Manhattan. It's one of 47 that make up the peaceful mid-20th-century modern village of Usonia.

Back in 1951, Reisley was just 26, newly married and ready to put down roots. He and his wife began looking for a place in Manhattan. But what they liked, they couldn't afford on his sound engineer's salary and what they could, they didn't like. Then they heard about Usonia. On their first trip out, they were greeted with such enthusiasm from the 10 families who'd already established homes there that they decided to join.

The house has signature Wright features. It is made with local materials, has a flat roof, wood paneling, concrete floors and custom-made furniture. Over the decades, Reisley has opened his doors to visitors. The house is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reisley said he's tried his best to be a good steward (管家) not just of the Wright creation he lives in, but all others as well. He co-founded the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, an organization engaged in the preservation of all of Wright's remaining buildings. Reisley believes that his devotion to the home and the community are what have kept him in such good health all of these years.

24. How does Reisley feel about having Wright as his house designer?

25. ## B

Roland Reisley turned 101 years old in May and is in remarkable health. But that's not the thing he prides himself on. "I am the last original client of Frank Lloyd Wright, still living in the home he designed for me," Reisley said, sitting in the bright open living room of the home designed by the famous architect.

The house where Reisley has lived for 73 years is located in the woods of Westchester County, New York, just 30 miles north of Manhattan. It's one of 47 that make up the peaceful mid-20th-century modern village of Usonia.

Back in 1951, Reisley was just 26, newly married and ready to put down roots. He and his wife began looking for a place in Manhattan. But what they liked, they couldn't afford on his sound engineer's salary and what they could, they didn't like. Then they heard about Usonia. On their first trip out, they were greeted with such enthusiasm from the 10 families who'd already established homes there that they decided to join.

The house has signature Wright features. It is made with local materials, has a flat roof, wood paneling, concrete floors and custom-made furniture. Over the decades, Reisley has opened his doors to visitors. The house is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reisley said he's tried his best to be a good steward (管家) not just of the Wright creation he lives in, but all others as well. He co-founded the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, an organization engaged in the preservation of all of Wright's remaining buildings. Reisley believes that his devotion to the home and the community are what have kept him in such good health all of these years.

25. What made Reisley finally decide to settle down in Usonia?

33. ## D

The Barcelona subway pulls into the station, the doors slide open and passengers pour out to go about their daily business. Little do they know that as they do so, a burst of energy is sent up to street level to help charge an electric car.

Barcelona has put together a package of clean energy technologies to help public transportation go greener, while also doing its part to tackle climate change and aid Europe's difficult shift to the privately owned electric vehicle market.

Sixteen stations of Barcelona's subway system are part of its new MetroCharge project, whereby the energy from the underground trains' brakes (刹车) is used to power the trains and the stations themselves, while the remainder is sent snaking through cables (电缆) to the surface to power plug-in stations for privately owned vehicles.

Bernardo Espinoza, an engineer who takes the subway every day, owns an electric car. "I am pleasantly surprised, because I am always looking for where to plug it in," Espinoza said before catching the subway in a working-class area of southern Barcelona. "And if it is from energy from the trains' brakes, then even better."

Regenerative brakes have been in trains for decades and are also used in some cars. They consist of an electric motor which collects energy used in the braking action that would be lost as heat by conventional brakes. That energy can be immediately used to accelerate (加速) the vehicle or, in the case of the Barcelona subway system, sent along cables to supply electricity for the station or for electric car chargers.

Alvaro Luna, a professor of electrical engineering, said that the system is innovative in so far as it allows for recycled energy to be redirected to specific local uses – in this case powering electric cars parked nearby. That, he said, boosts efficiency.

33. What is Espinoza's concern?

34. ## D

The Barcelona subway pulls into the station, the doors slide open and passengers pour out to go about their daily business. Little do they know that as they do so, a burst of energy is sent up to street level to help charge an electric car.

Barcelona has put together a package of clean energy technologies to help public transportation go greener, while also doing its part to tackle climate change and aid Europe's difficult shift to the privately owned electric vehicle market.

Sixteen stations of Barcelona's subway system are part of its new MetroCharge project, whereby the energy from the underground trains' brakes (刹车) is used to power the trains and the stations themselves, while the remainder is sent snaking through cables (电缆) to the surface to power plug-in stations for privately owned vehicles.

Bernardo Espinoza, an engineer who takes the subway every day, owns an electric car. "I am pleasantly surprised, because I am always looking for where to plug it in," Espinoza said before catching the subway in a working-class area of southern Barcelona. "And if it is from energy from the trains' brakes, then even better."

Regenerative brakes have been in trains for decades and are also used in some cars. They consist of an electric motor which collects energy used in the braking action that would be lost as heat by conventional brakes. That energy can be immediately used to accelerate (加速) the vehicle or, in the case of the Barcelona subway system, sent along cables to supply electricity for the station or for electric car chargers.

Alvaro Luna, a professor of electrical engineering, said that the system is innovative in so far as it allows for recycled energy to be redirected to specific local uses – in this case powering electric cars parked nearby. That, he said, boosts efficiency.

34. What aspect of regenerative brakes is discussed in paragraph 5?

21. ## A

Los Angeles is famously known for its sun, surf and celebrities, but the city’s rich history in sports is the cherry on top. Since its opening in 2020, SoFi Stadium has continued to set the standard for the fan experience.

SoFi Stadium is the home venue for both the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers, with the Rams playing the most home games here each season. It also hosts the annual LA Bowl and, in 2026, several World Cup matches. Here is what you need to know before your visit.

Parking: There are several parking options. You can book parking in advance via ParkWhiz, an app that lets you purchase a parking pass for specific events. Buying a pass in advance helps you avoid higher rates on site. Parking can cost between \$50 and \$100. Tailgating (在停车场聚餐) is

permitted at the “pink” lots: H, I, J, P and Q.

Transportation: For fans hoping to avoid parking, the City of Inglewood Park and Ride program offers off-site parking with a shuttle that runs every 15 minutes to and from the stadium. GTrans, Torrance Transit and the Metro C Line are also convenient options.

Hotels: There are plenty of hotels nearby. For a prime location, check out Sonder Lum Hotel, right across the street from the stadium, or the USC Hotel, a couple of miles north. Other options include the LAX airport hotels, all within three miles of the stadium.

2026 World Cup Schedule:

<table><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Fri, June 12</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>USA vs. Paraguay</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Mon, June 15</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Iran vs. New Zealand</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Thurs, June 18</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Switzerland vs. Bosnia</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Sun, June 21</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Belgium vs. Iran</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Thurs, June 25</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Turkey vs. USA</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Sun, June 28</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Round of 32</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Fri, July 10</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Quarterfinals</td></tr></table>

21. Which team will play the most games at the stadium this month?

22. ## A

Los Angeles is famously known for its sun, surf and celebrities, but the city’s rich history in sports is the cherry on top. Since its opening in 2020, SoFi Stadium has continued to set the standard for the fan experience.

SoFi Stadium is the home venue for both the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers, with the Rams playing the most home games here each season. It also hosts the annual LA Bowl and, in 2026, several World Cup matches. Here is what you need to know before your visit.

Parking: There are several parking options. You can book parking in advance via ParkWhiz, an app that lets you purchase a parking pass for specific events. Buying a pass in advance helps you avoid higher rates on site. Parking can cost between \$50 and \$100. Tailgating (在停车场聚餐) is

permitted at the “pink” lots: H, I, J, P and Q.

Transportation: For fans hoping to avoid parking, the City of Inglewood Park and Ride program offers off-site parking with a shuttle that runs every 15 minutes to and from the stadium. GTrans, Torrance Transit and the Metro C Line are also convenient options.

Hotels: There are plenty of hotels nearby. For a prime location, check out Sonder Lum Hotel, right across the street from the stadium, or the USC Hotel, a couple of miles north. Other options include the LAX airport hotels, all within three miles of the stadium.

2026 World Cup Schedule:

<table><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Fri, June 12</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>USA vs. Paraguay</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Mon, June 15</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Iran vs. New Zealand</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Thurs, June 18</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Switzerland vs. Bosnia</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Sun, June 21</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Belgium vs. Iran</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Thurs, June 25</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Turkey vs. USA</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Sun, June 28</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Round of 32</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Fri, July 10</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Quarterfinals</td></tr></table>

22. Which hotel is the nearest to the stadium?

23. ## A

Los Angeles is famously known for its sun, surf and celebrities, but the city’s rich history in sports is the cherry on top. Since its opening in 2020, SoFi Stadium has continued to set the standard for the fan experience.

SoFi Stadium is the home venue for both the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers, with the Rams playing the most home games here each season. It also hosts the annual LA Bowl and, in 2026, several World Cup matches. Here is what you need to know before your visit.

Parking: There are several parking options. You can book parking in advance via ParkWhiz, an app that lets you purchase a parking pass for specific events. Buying a pass in advance helps you avoid higher rates on site. Parking can cost between \$50 and \$100. Tailgating (在停车场聚餐) is

permitted at the “pink” lots: H, I, J, P and Q.

Transportation: For fans hoping to avoid parking, the City of Inglewood Park and Ride program offers off-site parking with a shuttle that runs every 15 minutes to and from the stadium. GTrans, Torrance Transit and the Metro C Line are also convenient options.

Hotels: There are plenty of hotels nearby. For a prime location, check out Sonder Lum Hotel, right across the street from the stadium, or the USC Hotel, a couple of miles north. Other options include the LAX airport hotels, all within three miles of the stadium.

2026 World Cup Schedule:

<table><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Fri, June 12</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>USA vs. Paraguay</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Mon, June 15</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Iran vs. New Zealand</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Thurs, June 18</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Switzerland vs. Bosnia</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Sun, June 21</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Belgium vs. Iran</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Thurs, June 25</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Turkey vs. USA</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Sun, June 28</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Round of 32</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Fri, July 10</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Quarterfinals</td></tr></table>

23. What do you need to do if you want to park at the stadium?

24. ## B

Not long ago, my son Kevin asked me about the meaning of a word in a novel he was reading. “Look it up,” I responded automatically. We were sitting next to a bookshelf holding at least three dictionaries. Kevin sighed dramatically. “Can’t you just use your phone?”

A terrifying thought occurred to me. “Do you even know how to use a dictionary?”

“Of course,” he scoffed. “Every chapter is a different letter.” I laughed out loud. I had never thought of the dictionary as something read from beginning to end.

We pored over a paperback dictionary together. It took Kevin a few tries to find the word, and he was overwhelmed that an entire page could be devoted to words sharing the same three beginning letters. “How can there be this many words?” he asked, with alternating horror and awe.

I was just a bit older than Kevin when I decided to learn as many words as I could, marking every entry I looked up with a small penciled dot. The dictionary was a gift for my 13th birthday. Although neither of my parents went to college, they made clear that my education was a family priority. I marked up my dictionary because I enjoyed the process. I did it for the experience, not the result.

The dictionary was stolen at the end of my freshman year of college. When Kevin asked to see it, a small pain gripped my chest. “The book is gone,” I said.

“That is so sad,” he said. “But you still know all those words, even without the book.”

I realized this was true. It was not the dictionary that got me there. It is not about the words themselves or how we learn them, but the wanting to know them--the curiosity (好奇心) and the

appetite.

24. What does Kevin usually do to get the meaning of a word?

25. ## B

Not long ago, my son Kevin asked me about the meaning of a word in a novel he was reading. “Look it up,” I responded automatically. We were sitting next to a bookshelf holding at least three dictionaries. Kevin sighed dramatically. “Can’t you just use your phone?”

A terrifying thought occurred to me. “Do you even know how to use a dictionary?”

“Of course,” he scoffed. “Every chapter is a different letter.” I laughed out loud. I had never thought of the dictionary as something read from beginning to end.

We pored over a paperback dictionary together. It took Kevin a few tries to find the word, and he was overwhelmed that an entire page could be devoted to words sharing the same three beginning letters. “How can there be this many words?” he asked, with alternating horror and awe.

I was just a bit older than Kevin when I decided to learn as many words as I could, marking every entry I looked up with a small penciled dot. The dictionary was a gift for my 13th birthday. Although neither of my parents went to college, they made clear that my education was a family priority. I marked up my dictionary because I enjoyed the process. I did it for the experience, not the result.

The dictionary was stolen at the end of my freshman year of college. When Kevin asked to see it, a small pain gripped my chest. “The book is gone,” I said.

“That is so sad,” he said. “But you still know all those words, even without the book.”

I realized this was true. It was not the dictionary that got me there. It is not about the words themselves or how we learn them, but the wanting to know them--the curiosity (好奇心) and the

appetite.

25. How did Kevin feel while looking up the word in the dictionary?

26. ## B

Not long ago, my son Kevin asked me about the meaning of a word in a novel he was reading. “Look it up,” I responded automatically. We were sitting next to a bookshelf holding at least three dictionaries. Kevin sighed dramatically. “Can’t you just use your phone?”

A terrifying thought occurred to me. “Do you even know how to use a dictionary?”

“Of course,” he scoffed. “Every chapter is a different letter.” I laughed out loud. I had never thought of the dictionary as something read from beginning to end.

We pored over a paperback dictionary together. It took Kevin a few tries to find the word, and he was overwhelmed that an entire page could be devoted to words sharing the same three beginning letters. “How can there be this many words?” he asked, with alternating horror and awe.

I was just a bit older than Kevin when I decided to learn as many words as I could, marking every entry I looked up with a small penciled dot. The dictionary was a gift for my 13th birthday. Although neither of my parents went to college, they made clear that my education was a family priority. I marked up my dictionary because I enjoyed the process. I did it for the experience, not the result.

The dictionary was stolen at the end of my freshman year of college. When Kevin asked to see it, a small pain gripped my chest. “The book is gone,” I said.

“That is so sad,” he said. “But you still know all those words, even without the book.”

I realized this was true. It was not the dictionary that got me there. It is not about the words themselves or how we learn them, but the wanting to know them--the curiosity (好奇心) and the

appetite.

26. What can we learn about the author’s first dictionary?

27. ## B

Not long ago, my son Kevin asked me about the meaning of a word in a novel he was reading. “Look it up,” I responded automatically. We were sitting next to a bookshelf holding at least three dictionaries. Kevin sighed dramatically. “Can’t you just use your phone?”

A terrifying thought occurred to me. “Do you even know how to use a dictionary?”

“Of course,” he scoffed. “Every chapter is a different letter.” I laughed out loud. I had never thought of the dictionary as something read from beginning to end.

We pored over a paperback dictionary together. It took Kevin a few tries to find the word, and he was overwhelmed that an entire page could be devoted to words sharing the same three beginning letters. “How can there be this many words?” he asked, with alternating horror and awe.

I was just a bit older than Kevin when I decided to learn as many words as I could, marking every entry I looked up with a small penciled dot. The dictionary was a gift for my 13th birthday. Although neither of my parents went to college, they made clear that my education was a family priority. I marked up my dictionary because I enjoyed the process. I did it for the experience, not the result.

The dictionary was stolen at the end of my freshman year of college. When Kevin asked to see it, a small pain gripped my chest. “The book is gone,” I said.

“That is so sad,” he said. “But you still know all those words, even without the book.”

I realized this was true. It was not the dictionary that got me there. It is not about the words themselves or how we learn them, but the wanting to know them--the curiosity (好奇心) and the

appetite.

27. What has the author come to realize about learning?

28. ## C

New York City is planting tens of thousands of trees each year. They provide shade, lower surface temperatures, absorb airborne carbon, and offer wildlife habitat along with just plain beauty. What could go wrong?

Actually, something could, according to a new study. Oaks and sweetgums, which account for a majority of the city’s trees, produce huge amounts of volatile compounds called isoprenes (异戊二 烯). Harmless by themselves, isoprenes interact rapidly with nitrogen oxides emitted by vehicles to form ground-level ozone, a prime factor in many respiratory ailments such as asthma.

The research found that if the city maintains past species patterns, isoprene production in Manhattan will rise by about 140%, and summer ozone levels by as much as 30%.

“We’re all for planting more trees. They bring so many good things.” said study coauthor Roisin Commane. “But if we’re not careful, we could make air quality worse.”

But isoprene from trees alone is not to blame. Ozone cannot form without nitrogen oxides, emitted during the burning of fossil fuels by vehicles and industry. Many city dwellers remain oblivious to this connection, assuming trees can only ever clean the air. “If we lowered emissions significantly, trees would not be a problem,” said lead author Dandan Wei. “It is the cars.”

The Parks Department is aware of the issue. Like the study authors, scientist Novem Auyeung said trees should not be viewed as the enemy. “We could plant any trees we want, if we just rethink our car-centric lifestyle,” she said.

In fact, the department has already reduced the proportion of oaks it plants in favor of a more diverse mix, mainly to protect against pests. Oaks are keystone species, providing food and habitat for native insects and birds. Importantly, northern red oaks can function in high temperatures when other trees shut down. “There are still wonderful reasons to have them around,” said Commane.

28. What does the new study imply regarding oaks and sweetgums?

30. ## C

New York City is planting tens of thousands of trees each year. They provide shade, lower surface temperatures, absorb airborne carbon, and offer wildlife habitat along with just plain beauty. What could go wrong?

Actually, something could, according to a new study. Oaks and sweetgums, which account for a majority of the city’s trees, produce huge amounts of volatile compounds called isoprenes (异戊二 烯). Harmless by themselves, isoprenes interact rapidly with nitrogen oxides emitted by vehicles to form ground-level ozone, a prime factor in many respiratory ailments such as asthma.

The research found that if the city maintains past species patterns, isoprene production in Manhattan will rise by about 140%, and summer ozone levels by as much as 30%.

“We’re all for planting more trees. They bring so many good things.” said study coauthor Roisin Commane. “But if we’re not careful, we could make air quality worse.”

But isoprene from trees alone is not to blame. Ozone cannot form without nitrogen oxides, emitted during the burning of fossil fuels by vehicles and industry. Many city dwellers remain oblivious to this connection, assuming trees can only ever clean the air. “If we lowered emissions significantly, trees would not be a problem,” said lead author Dandan Wei. “It is the cars.”

The Parks Department is aware of the issue. Like the study authors, scientist Novem Auyeung said trees should not be viewed as the enemy. “We could plant any trees we want, if we just rethink our car-centric lifestyle,” she said.

In fact, the department has already reduced the proportion of oaks it plants in favor of a more diverse mix, mainly to protect against pests. Oaks are keystone species, providing food and habitat for native insects and birds. Importantly, northern red oaks can function in high temperatures when other trees shut down. “There are still wonderful reasons to have them around,” said Commane.

30. What does the underlined phrase “oblivious to” in paragraph 5 mean?

31. ## C

New York City is planting tens of thousands of trees each year. They provide shade, lower surface temperatures, absorb airborne carbon, and offer wildlife habitat along with just plain beauty. What could go wrong?

Actually, something could, according to a new study. Oaks and sweetgums, which account for a majority of the city’s trees, produce huge amounts of volatile compounds called isoprenes (异戊二 烯). Harmless by themselves, isoprenes interact rapidly with nitrogen oxides emitted by vehicles to form ground-level ozone, a prime factor in many respiratory ailments such as asthma.

The research found that if the city maintains past species patterns, isoprene production in Manhattan will rise by about 140%, and summer ozone levels by as much as 30%.

“We’re all for planting more trees. They bring so many good things.” said study coauthor Roisin Commane. “But if we’re not careful, we could make air quality worse.”

But isoprene from trees alone is not to blame. Ozone cannot form without nitrogen oxides, emitted during the burning of fossil fuels by vehicles and industry. Many city dwellers remain oblivious to this connection, assuming trees can only ever clean the air. “If we lowered emissions significantly, trees would not be a problem,” said lead author Dandan Wei. “It is the cars.”

The Parks Department is aware of the issue. Like the study authors, scientist Novem Auyeung said trees should not be viewed as the enemy. “We could plant any trees we want, if we just rethink our car-centric lifestyle,” she said.

In fact, the department has already reduced the proportion of oaks it plants in favor of a more diverse mix, mainly to protect against pests. Oaks are keystone species, providing food and habitat for native insects and birds. Importantly, northern red oaks can function in high temperatures when other trees shut down. “There are still wonderful reasons to have them around,” said Commane.

31. What would Auyeung probably advocate?

32. ## D

Since the dawn of philosophy, thinkers from Plato to Kant have considered how beauty affects the human mind. Now, a new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that contemplating the beauty of artistic objects boosts our ability to think in abstract ways and see the bigger picture.

Researchers say engaging with beauty helps us escape the mental trappings of daily life and break our everyday patterns of thought, shifting us into a more expansive state of mind.

A team of Cambridge psychologists used the University’s modern art gallery as a living laboratory. For the study, 187 people visited an exhibition of handmade clay objects. “Ceramics (陶 瓷 ) were ideal,” said Professor Simone Schnall. “A glorious painting would be too striking. We needed art subtle in form, requiring focused contemplation.”

Participants were split into two groups. The beauty group was asked to give a rating of how beautiful each object was, while the control group simply matched a line drawing with the artwork. The rating task, though simple, made all the difference.

The beauty group scored almost 14% higher than the control group in abstract thinking, and reported greater interest in life’s bigger questions. They also felt more moved, enlightened and inspired.

Importantly, however, the beauty group felt no happier than the control group. The researchers asked about these feelings on purpose: by ruling out mood, they could pin down the true factor behind the improved thinking. It was the engagement with beauty itself, not the difficulty of the task or any passing good mood.

“People today are often tethered to their devices, thinking in very concrete terms,” added Schnall. “Admiring beauty may be the ideal way to trigger the abstract, critical thinking increasingly lost in a world of screens.” The findings, she suggests, point to a simple lesson: encouraging people to slow down and engage with beauty can sharpen the way they think.

32. What was the task of the “beauty” group?

33. ## D

Since the dawn of philosophy, thinkers from Plato to Kant have considered how beauty affects the human mind. Now, a new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that contemplating the beauty of artistic objects boosts our ability to think in abstract ways and see the bigger picture.

Researchers say engaging with beauty helps us escape the mental trappings of daily life and break our everyday patterns of thought, shifting us into a more expansive state of mind.

A team of Cambridge psychologists used the University’s modern art gallery as a living laboratory. For the study, 187 people visited an exhibition of handmade clay objects. “Ceramics (陶 瓷 ) were ideal,” said Professor Simone Schnall. “A glorious painting would be too striking. We needed art subtle in form, requiring focused contemplation.”

Participants were split into two groups. The beauty group was asked to give a rating of how beautiful each object was, while the control group simply matched a line drawing with the artwork. The rating task, though simple, made all the difference.

The beauty group scored almost 14% higher than the control group in abstract thinking, and reported greater interest in life’s bigger questions. They also felt more moved, enlightened and inspired.

Importantly, however, the beauty group felt no happier than the control group. The researchers asked about these feelings on purpose: by ruling out mood, they could pin down the true factor behind the improved thinking. It was the engagement with beauty itself, not the difficulty of the task or any passing good mood.

“People today are often tethered to their devices, thinking in very concrete terms,” added Schnall. “Admiring beauty may be the ideal way to trigger the abstract, critical thinking increasingly lost in a world of screens.” The findings, she suggests, point to a simple lesson: encouraging people to slow down and engage with beauty can sharpen the way they think.

33. According to the study, which group was more likely to think beyond daily life?

34. ## D

Since the dawn of philosophy, thinkers from Plato to Kant have considered how beauty affects the human mind. Now, a new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that contemplating the beauty of artistic objects boosts our ability to think in abstract ways and see the bigger picture.

Researchers say engaging with beauty helps us escape the mental trappings of daily life and break our everyday patterns of thought, shifting us into a more expansive state of mind.

A team of Cambridge psychologists used the University’s modern art gallery as a living laboratory. For the study, 187 people visited an exhibition of handmade clay objects. “Ceramics (陶 瓷 ) were ideal,” said Professor Simone Schnall. “A glorious painting would be too striking. We needed art subtle in form, requiring focused contemplation.”

Participants were split into two groups. The beauty group was asked to give a rating of how beautiful each object was, while the control group simply matched a line drawing with the artwork. The rating task, though simple, made all the difference.

The beauty group scored almost 14% higher than the control group in abstract thinking, and reported greater interest in life’s bigger questions. They also felt more moved, enlightened and inspired.

Importantly, however, the beauty group felt no happier than the control group. The researchers asked about these feelings on purpose: by ruling out mood, they could pin down the true factor behind the improved thinking. It was the engagement with beauty itself, not the difficulty of the task or any passing good mood.

“People today are often tethered to their devices, thinking in very concrete terms,” added Schnall. “Admiring beauty may be the ideal way to trigger the abstract, critical thinking increasingly lost in a world of screens.” The findings, she suggests, point to a simple lesson: encouraging people to slow down and engage with beauty can sharpen the way they think.

34. Why did the researchers ask about the participants’ feelings?

35. ## D

Since the dawn of philosophy, thinkers from Plato to Kant have considered how beauty affects the human mind. Now, a new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that contemplating the beauty of artistic objects boosts our ability to think in abstract ways and see the bigger picture.

Researchers say engaging with beauty helps us escape the mental trappings of daily life and break our everyday patterns of thought, shifting us into a more expansive state of mind.

A team of Cambridge psychologists used the University’s modern art gallery as a living laboratory. For the study, 187 people visited an exhibition of handmade clay objects. “Ceramics (陶 瓷 ) were ideal,” said Professor Simone Schnall. “A glorious painting would be too striking. We needed art subtle in form, requiring focused contemplation.”

Participants were split into two groups. The beauty group was asked to give a rating of how beautiful each object was, while the control group simply matched a line drawing with the artwork. The rating task, though simple, made all the difference.

The beauty group scored almost 14% higher than the control group in abstract thinking, and reported greater interest in life’s bigger questions. They also felt more moved, enlightened and inspired.

Importantly, however, the beauty group felt no happier than the control group. The researchers asked about these feelings on purpose: by ruling out mood, they could pin down the true factor behind the improved thinking. It was the engagement with beauty itself, not the difficulty of the task or any passing good mood.

“People today are often tethered to their devices, thinking in very concrete terms,” added Schnall. “Admiring beauty may be the ideal way to trigger the abstract, critical thinking increasingly lost in a world of screens.” The findings, she suggests, point to a simple lesson: encouraging people to slow down and engage with beauty can sharpen the way they think.

35. What does the study encourage people to do?

21. ## A

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) provides teachers, students and staff with access to books that are checked out or not owned by our own libraries, as well as digitized copies of articles and book chapters from our collection.

Current students, teachers (including retired) and staff can request items through ILL. Interlibrary loan is not available to former students, guest borrowers or fee-card holders.

How Long Does It Take?

Articles are usually received within 1-2 days and books in 5-10 days. However, obtaining items that are rare, recently published or in high demand may take longer. To speed up the process, please make sure the information you submit through the ILL Request Form is accurate.

Length of Loans

Loan periods are established by the lending library. All due dates are noted on the label. Borrowed items are subject to recall by the lending library. Any restrictions established by the lending library will be indicated on the label. No renewals (续借) are allowed for physical items borrowed through ILL.

Notification/ Delivery Options

For a physical item, you will be notified by email when it arrives. Items are picked up at one of our libraries — the one you selected in the ILL Request Form. For an article or book chapter, you will be notified by email when it is available. To obtain the article or chapter, click on the link provided in the email and log into your ILL account. Once in your account, select Electronic Articles Received.

Interlibrary Loan Fees

<table><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Library Type</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Loan Cost</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Article/Chapter Cost</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>Non-Profit Libraries</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>$15</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>$10</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>For-Profit Libraries</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>$20</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>$12</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>International Libraries</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>$25</td><td rowspan=1 colspan=1>$15</td></tr></table>

21. Who can use the ILL service?

24. ## B

When I was a child I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was on constant repeat throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect what my kids weigh with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and often dissuade (劝阻) her from a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart sank. It made me wonder if giving her advice on snacks was having an unintentionally negative impact.

According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I’m not convinced that food is one of them,” she says. “It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren’t necessarily healthy.”

Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the “Division of Responsibility,” where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means occasionally eating more cookies than carrots.

Allowing kids to eat what they want also exposes them to the natural consequences of their decisions. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you made some other choices,’” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have some control over it.”

I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less restrictive, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Even if they don’t eat it, they’ re seeing it. And then all of a sudden it clicks.”

24. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph?

26. ## B

When I was a child I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was on constant repeat throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect what my kids weigh with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and often dissuade (劝阻) her from a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart sank. It made me wonder if giving her advice on snacks was having an unintentionally negative impact.

According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I’m not convinced that food is one of them,” she says. “It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren’t necessarily healthy.”

Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the “Division of Responsibility,” where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means occasionally eating more cookies than carrots.

Allowing kids to eat what they want also exposes them to the natural consequences of their decisions. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you made some other choices,’” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have some control over it.”

I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less restrictive, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Even if they don’t eat it, they’ re seeing it. And then all of a sudden it clicks.”

26. What should kids do according to the “Division of Responsibility”?

27. ## B

When I was a child I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was on constant repeat throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect what my kids weigh with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and often dissuade (劝阻) her from a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart sank. It made me wonder if giving her advice on snacks was having an unintentionally negative impact.

According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I’m not convinced that food is one of them,” she says. “It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren’t necessarily healthy.”

Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the “Division of Responsibility,” where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means occasionally eating more cookies than carrots.

Allowing kids to eat what they want also exposes them to the natural consequences of their decisions. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you made some other choices,’” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have some control over it.”

I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less restrictive, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Even if they don’t eat it, they’ re seeing it. And then all of a sudden it clicks.”

27. What does the author think of the strategies she has been following?

29. ## C

A novel design approach to gardening has been gaining in popularity worldwide. Referred to as matrix planting, this approach aims for nature to do a lot more of the heavy lifting in the garden, and even some of the designing. Eschewing fertilizers(化肥) and power tools, it’s based on an elegantly simple principle: to garden more like nature does.

The concept was born when German city planners sought to plant large areas of parkland after World War II in a reproducible way that would need minimal maintenance. Planners created planting mixes that could be used modularly ( 模 块 化 ). In a matrix garden, plants with similar cultural needs are grouped so that they will grow together above and below ground, forming a cooperative ecosystem that conserves water and discourages weeds.

Dutch plantsman and designer Piet Oudolf’s gardens popularized this style, adding artistic flavors to the planting mixes while playing with color and form, including four-season interest and serving the needs of wildlife. Beautiful year-round, they invite you to enjoy the smallest detail, from the sound of grasses in the gentle wind to the sculpture of odd-looking seed heads.

It takes a lot of thought to look this natural. While matrix gardens appear wild, they are carefully planned, with cultural needs the first consideration. Led by the concept of “right plant, right place,” they match plants that enjoy the same soil, sun and weather conditions, and arrange them according to their patterns of growth.

The benefits are substantial for both gardener and planet. With human inputs dramatically reduced, the garden’s ecology can develop well. Established matrix gardens should not need the life support we give most gardens: fertilizer, dividing, regular watering. Compared to traditional garden plots, they increase carbon absorption, reduce stormwater runoff and boost habitat and biodiversity significantly.

29. Why was the idea of matrix planting introduced?

31. ## C

A novel design approach to gardening has been gaining in popularity worldwide. Referred to as matrix planting, this approach aims for nature to do a lot more of the heavy lifting in the garden, and even some of the designing. Eschewing fertilizers(化肥) and power tools, it’s based on an elegantly simple principle: to garden more like nature does.

The concept was born when German city planners sought to plant large areas of parkland after World War II in a reproducible way that would need minimal maintenance. Planners created planting mixes that could be used modularly ( 模 块 化 ). In a matrix garden, plants with similar cultural needs are grouped so that they will grow together above and below ground, forming a cooperative ecosystem that conserves water and discourages weeds.

Dutch plantsman and designer Piet Oudolf’s gardens popularized this style, adding artistic flavors to the planting mixes while playing with color and form, including four-season interest and serving the needs of wildlife. Beautiful year-round, they invite you to enjoy the smallest detail, from the sound of grasses in the gentle wind to the sculpture of odd-looking seed heads.

It takes a lot of thought to look this natural. While matrix gardens appear wild, they are carefully planned, with cultural needs the first consideration. Led by the concept of “right plant, right place,” they match plants that enjoy the same soil, sun and weather conditions, and arrange them according to their patterns of growth.

The benefits are substantial for both gardener and planet. With human inputs dramatically reduced, the garden’s ecology can develop well. Established matrix gardens should not need the life support we give most gardens: fertilizer, dividing, regular watering. Compared to traditional garden plots, they increase carbon absorption, reduce stormwater runoff and boost habitat and biodiversity significantly.

31. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?

32. ## D

As new technologies take on increasingly humanlike qualities, there’s been a push to make them genderless. “People are stereotyping (形成刻板印象) their gendered objects in very traditional ways,” says Ashley Martin, a Stanford associate professor of organizational behavior. Removing gender from the picture altogether seems like a simple way to fix this. Yet as Martin has found in her work, gender is one of the fundamental ways people form connections with objects, particularly those designed with human characteristics.

In her study, Martin asked participants to rate their attachment to male, female, and genderless versions of a digital voice assistant and a self-driving car known as “Miuu.” It was found that gender increased users’ feelings of attachment to these devices and their interest in purchasing them. For example, participants said they would be less likely to buy a genderless voice assistant than versions with male or female voices.

While gendering a product may be good marketing, it may also strengthen outdated or harmful ideas about power and identity. The stereotypes commonly associated with men, such as competitiveness and dominance, are more valued than those associated with women. These qualities, in turn, are mapped onto products that have been assigned a gender.

Martin’s study also found that creating a genderless object was difficult. For instance, if an object’s name was meant to sound genderless, like Miuu, participants would still assign a gender to it — they would assume Miuu was a “he” or “she.”

Martin sees a silver lining, however: She believes that anthropomorphism (拟人化) “provides an opportunity to change stereotypes.” When women are put into positions of leadership like running companies, it reduces negative stereotypes about women. Similarly, anthropomorphized products could be created to take on stereotype-inconsistent roles — a male robot that assists with nursing or a female robot that helps do calculations, for instance.

32. What is the purpose of making new technologies genderless?

33. ## D

As new technologies take on increasingly humanlike qualities, there’s been a push to make them genderless. “People are stereotyping (形成刻板印象) their gendered objects in very traditional ways,” says Ashley Martin, a Stanford associate professor of organizational behavior. Removing gender from the picture altogether seems like a simple way to fix this. Yet as Martin has found in her work, gender is one of the fundamental ways people form connections with objects, particularly those designed with human characteristics.

In her study, Martin asked participants to rate their attachment to male, female, and genderless versions of a digital voice assistant and a self-driving car known as “Miuu.” It was found that gender increased users’ feelings of attachment to these devices and their interest in purchasing them. For example, participants said they would be less likely to buy a genderless voice assistant than versions with male or female voices.

While gendering a product may be good marketing, it may also strengthen outdated or harmful ideas about power and identity. The stereotypes commonly associated with men, such as competitiveness and dominance, are more valued than those associated with women. These qualities, in turn, are mapped onto products that have been assigned a gender.

Martin’s study also found that creating a genderless object was difficult. For instance, if an object’s name was meant to sound genderless, like Miuu, participants would still assign a gender to it — they would assume Miuu was a “he” or “she.”

Martin sees a silver lining, however: She believes that anthropomorphism (拟人化) “provides an opportunity to change stereotypes.” When women are put into positions of leadership like running companies, it reduces negative stereotypes about women. Similarly, anthropomorphized products could be created to take on stereotype-inconsistent roles — a male robot that assists with nursing or a female robot that helps do calculations, for instance.

33. What were the participants probably asked to do in the study?

34. ## D

As new technologies take on increasingly humanlike qualities, there’s been a push to make them genderless. “People are stereotyping (形成刻板印象) their gendered objects in very traditional ways,” says Ashley Martin, a Stanford associate professor of organizational behavior. Removing gender from the picture altogether seems like a simple way to fix this. Yet as Martin has found in her work, gender is one of the fundamental ways people form connections with objects, particularly those designed with human characteristics.

In her study, Martin asked participants to rate their attachment to male, female, and genderless versions of a digital voice assistant and a self-driving car known as “Miuu.” It was found that gender increased users’ feelings of attachment to these devices and their interest in purchasing them. For example, participants said they would be less likely to buy a genderless voice assistant than versions with male or female voices.

While gendering a product may be good marketing, it may also strengthen outdated or harmful ideas about power and identity. The stereotypes commonly associated with men, such as competitiveness and dominance, are more valued than those associated with women. These qualities, in turn, are mapped onto products that have been assigned a gender.

Martin’s study also found that creating a genderless object was difficult. For instance, if an object’s name was meant to sound genderless, like Miuu, participants would still assign a gender to it — they would assume Miuu was a “he” or “she.”

Martin sees a silver lining, however: She believes that anthropomorphism (拟人化) “provides an opportunity to change stereotypes.” When women are put into positions of leadership like running companies, it reduces negative stereotypes about women. Similarly, anthropomorphized products could be created to take on stereotype-inconsistent roles — a male robot that assists with nursing or a female robot that helps do calculations, for instance.

34. Why is it difficult to create genderless objects?

23. What do students need to do during the registration?

20. When did Johnson join Sports Times?
A. In 1981. B. In 1983. C. In 1985.

23. What are the volunteers expected to do?

30. What does the author intend to tell us?

31. What might the author continue talking about?

31. What does the author want to say by mentioning the e-reader?

31. What does the author suggest readers do with the practices offered in part two?

$23. Students will be deregistered if ________.$

10. The experienced climber was the potential danger in such extreme weather and decided to wait until the following day.

$40. To learn how to manage money, the first thing to do is________.$

50. What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph?