《英语外刊阅读语篇精选》
高阶版第31辑
参考答案
P1It started as a reading list. It became a way of living.
Words in context
I.
1. foster
2. hex
3. auspicious
4. articulate
5. whim
II.
1.irresistible
2. occurrence
3. classic
4. impress
5. accountable
6. underline
7. bind
8. complicated
III.
1. 显然真实（指一个陈述或命题非常显然，以至于不需要证明或解释就可以被接受为真实）
2. 一本超级书
3. 列书单并为每本书做注释
4. 听从某人的命令/要求
5. 对……负责
6. 狂看垃圾电视节目
7. 将全年读的书与之作比较
8. 不可抗拒的冲动
Readingcomprehension
1-5 CDDAD
Translation
1. Following the teacher’s command, she reads at least 30 minutes every night before bed.
2. His ability to write vivid descriptions never fails toimpress his readers.
3. Theurge to explore the field of calculus drove him to visit the library every weekend.
4. Most online writers feelaccountable to update daily, ensuring readers have new chapters to read each day, and missing updates means losing readership.
Sentence structures
1. (1) Reading, it turns out, can significantly reduce stress and improve mental health.
(2) It turns out that studying early in the morning helps me retain information better throughout the day.
2. (1) She immersed herself in the book as though the world around her didn’t exist.
(2) After the long hike, I feel as though I could sleep for a week.
Text structure
1. keeping annotated lists
2. public
3. unique
4. articulate
5. Writing
6. a classic or recommended book
7.personal influence
8. personal satisfaction
P4 To cook or not to cook?
Words in context
I.
1. solitary
2. visualize
3. contagious
4. oppress
II.
1. signifies
2. intangible
3. domestic
4. premature
5. presence
6. enrich
7. bloom
8. modify
III.
1.做出慎重的决定
2.家庭责任
3.凝视
4.一件无聊、耗时、又不讨好的琐事
5.校外公寓
6.淡化，轻描淡写
7.家务活
8.反对（文中释义）；背叛
9.集中精力在更高层次（的事务）
10. 不太能做到；不太能胜任某事
Readingcomprehension
1-5 BAADA
Translation
1.Over time, neglecting household chores can cause family members to turn against each other due to frustration and misunderstandings.
2.She made a conscious decision to stop playing the piano so that she would have more time to do what she enjoyed doing.
3.It’s important not to play down the value of learning basic cooking skills; they can be essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
4.My parents expect me to excel academically while also mastering a musical instrument and a sport, but I feel I’m not quite up to it.
Sentence structures
1. Even on busy exam days, where I am staying up late studying, reviewing notes, and taking practice tests, and I do not feel like I have time to relax or unwind, I somehow still find myself answering questions to my classmates.
2.I imagine the domestic robot managing all household chores—cooking, cleaning, and shopping, as I am free to pursue my interests.
Text structure
1.her writing career
2. domestic responsibilities
3. cook
4.burdensome
5.family life
6.lack of cooking skills
7.career paths
8.the daily demands of cooking
9.career pursuits with domestic responsibilities
10.a personal desire
P7How I learned to love the dark
Words in context
I.
1. tranquil
2. nocturnal
3. acute
4. plague
5. enthrall
II.
1. literally
2. triggered
3. grief
4. investigate
5. assume
6. reluctant
7. restorative
8. counterpart
9. stretches
10. astonish
III.
1.长时间的……
2.克服对……的恐惧
3.额外的、独特的时间馈赠
4.躺着仰望
5. 将某人从忧虑和悲伤中解脱出来
6.对我们的健康产生显著影响
7.使某人与……断开联系
8.缓解对……的恐惧
9. 将……换成……
Readingcomprehension
1-5 ABDDC
Translation
1.The supportive environment of the drama club released her from the fear of performing on stage.
2.She practiced speaking in front of small groups to overcome her fear of public speaking.
3. It dawned on her that she needed to disconnect from social media to focus better on her studies.
4.She decided to embrace her insomnia problem, using the wakeful hours to read, write, and exercise.
Sentence structures
1.The soothing sound of gentle waves crashing against the shore helped temper my restless mind.
2.Our vacation took us to the Swiss Alps, where the mountain peaks were so stunningly high (that) we felt like we were touching the sky.
Text structure
1. darkness
2. embraced
3. wildlife watching
4. mental health
5. peace and contemplation
6. open-minded
7. disconnect fromtheir screens
8. moon phases
9. conventional celebrations
10. daytime
11. smell
12.better sleep
P10My audiobook is personal. Who could possibly speak for me?
Words in context
I.
1. penchant
2. register
3. elevate
4. unclenched
5. nail
6. approximate
II.
1. disqualified
2. confront
3. relieve
4. reference
5. observe
6. authoritative
7.dehumanizing
8. enlist
III.
1. 听到它的声音时皱起眉头并扭动
2. 一小段（信息、片段）
3. 有一个合理的……的类似物
4. 新兴行业
5. 在一系列……中
6. 吞噬
7. 与上下文语境有关的效果
8. 体力要求高的工作
Readingcomprehension
1-5 CDBDC
Translation
1.The company implements a uniform policy to ensure all employees follow the same dress code.
2. AI-powered auto-narration services are revolutionizing the way audiobooks are produced, making it faster and more cost-effective to bring stories to life.
3. With the rise of AI technologies, there is a growingconcern that automated systems might gobble up human jobs in various industries.
4. I felt relieved when I learned I didn’t have to present at the meeting, but my relief quickly turned to anxiety when I was told I’d have to present at an online meeting instead.
Sentence structures
1. He was under no delusion that the project would be easy; he knew it would require long hours and hard work.
2. Deep within her heart lives an enduring nostalgia for her hometown that time cannot erase, no matter how long she has been away.
Text structure
1.narrating his own audiobook
2. professional narrators
3. hispersonal story
4. self-published authors
5. incorrect/wrongemphasis
6.dehumanizing
7. writing
8. deep connection
9. subtle details
10. the final product
P13Struggling to find the motivation to exercise? Blame your brain
Words in context
I.
1. baffling
2. viable
3. simulate
4. squander
5.discrepancy
6. binge
II.
1. dedication
2. considerable
3. survive
4. rejection
5. ignorance
6. calculation
7. discourage
8. frame
III.
1. 占少数
2. 变得健康；锻炼身体
3. 以最小的努力获得最大的回报
4. 遵守常规
5. 停留在舒适区
6. 更重视A而不是B
7. 有（某种）秘密的计划或策略
8. 对……感到满意
9. 重视……
10. 常用的锻炼方式
Readingcomprehension
1-5 DCBCD
Translation
1. Those who can keep exercising are often in theminority.
2. If everyone were to dwell within ourcomfort zones, society would develop very slowly.
3. Investors with a long-term vision often put weight on long-term returns rather than short-term gains.
4. After years of hard work, she learned to becontent with her simple but fulfilling lifestyle.
Sentence structures
1. It is practice that leads to mastery, not just talent alone.
2. When it comes to exercise, sticking to a routine is more important than intensity.
Text structure
1.the complexity of the human brain
2.an exercise routine
3.wasted effort
4.the potential reward
5.avoiding
6.physically demanding activities
7.dwell within their comfort zones
8.delayed gratification
9.the ‘ought’ self
10.encourage
P16Why we overspend?
Words in context
I.
1. irrational
2. swift
3. proliferation
4. combat
5. flinch
II.
1. scatter
2. disappearance
3. stores
4. separate
5. eliminate
6. significance
7. consume
8. balance
III.
1. 看到某物
2. 付一大笔钱
3. 记录
4. 一个附加因素
5. 习惯于……
6. 超出他们的消费能力 / 入不敷出
7. 与……有关
8. 导致过度消费和财务不稳定
9. 堆积
10. 验证我的身份
Readingcomprehension
1-4 DBBB
Translation
1.Experts recommend using cash to pay for things if possible.
2. Buying things is exciting but paying the credit card back each month is aheadache.
3.I’ve set up a notification at the beginning of each month to make my monthly budget plan so that I do not overspend.
4. Paying with cash can have aneffect on total consumption: you spend less because you realize you are spending real money.
Sentence structures
1. I pay my purchases all by credit card. That’s probably why I always spend more than I earn.
2. There’s growing evidence that regular exercise not only improves physical health but also enhances mental well-being.
Text structure
1. how much money they’ve spent
2. financial technology
3. overspending
4. cash
5. various accounts
6.set up a notification
7.reminders
P19Why athletic genes don’t guarantee gold medals
Words in context
I.
1. elite
2. pique
3. flourish
4. offspring
5. confluence
6. analogy
II.
1. underlie
2. excel
3. nutrition
4. guarantees
5. govern
6. coverage
7. Tolerance
8. athletic
III.
1. 为某人呐喊助威，帮助某人冲过终点线
2. 被追踪到
3. 对……做出精确预测
4. 归结为，归根到底是
5. 少许纯粹的运气
6. 对……有强大的影响
7. 深度参与
8. 利用某事物使对自己有利
9. 拥有遗传和环境上的先天优势
Readingcomprehension
1-5 BCCAD
Translation
1. The crowdroared her across the finish line.
2. She believes her successcomes down to a dash of plain luck.
3. As the child of a world diving champion, she has a genetic and environmentalhead start in becoming a professional athlete.
4. Even though both parents are excellent athletes, it is impossible to make an exactprediction about how outstanding their child will be in sports.
Sentence structures
1. In theory, the chances of children whose parents have received higher education going to college are a lot higher than those of children whose parents did not receive higher education.
2. After becoming famous at the Paris Olympics, offers for brand endorsements and business activities are coming out of her ears.
Text structure
1. inheriting
2. genetic and environmental advantages
3. the involvement of many genes and traits
4. difficult
5.involvement in sports
6.success
7.diet and environment
8.how those genes are used
P22Your Gen-Z employee isn’t fooled by your compliment sandwich
Words in context
I.
1. yearning
2. intimidated
3. tweak
4. critique
5. condescending
6.dilemma
II.
1. dismissed
2. insulted
3. offend
4. incompetence
5. assumption
6. authorize
7. supervise
8. appreciation
III.
1. 二十岁出头
2. 打击某人的信心
3. 削弱某人的动力
4. 忍受……
5. 成名
6. 解除某人对……的恐惧
7. 适应对……的需求
8. 乐于接受某人的反馈
Readingcomprehension
1-4 ADDC
Translation
1. He didn’t want to put up with being looked down upon by his opponent. With great determination, he won the championship in one go.
2. The teenage is the youngest competitor in this Olympic Games, and shemade a name for herself because of it.
3. Some athletes often trash talk during competitions tocrush their opponents’ confidence.
4. Before the final, he kept taking deep breaths toaddress his fear of the formidable opponent.
Sentence structures
1. Pan Zhanle, the 100-meter freestyle Olympic champion, stated in an interview that he doesn’t want to be labeled as a “flying fish”, nor does he want to be defined by the next target set for him.
2. They believed her silence was a sign that she was upset with them, not that she was simply reflecting on their conversation.
Text structures
1. feedback
2. making the same mistakes
3. crush confidence and sap motivation
4. receptiveness and fewer mistakes
5.ineffective
6. competent
7. fears of unworthiness
8. potential
9. real concerns
10. motivating
P25AI has been massively overhyped
Words in context
I.
1. predicate
2. rollout
3.entice
4.incremental
5.tout
II.
1. boost
2. shift
3. efficient
4. sustained
5. gap
6. transformed
7. absence
8. consistent
III.
1. 惊人的收入
2. 人工智能系统的核心能力
3. 达到了稳定期
4. 极大的突破
5. 最大程度地削减成本
6. 远远超过……
7. 高昂的成本
8. 部分归因于……
9. 巨大的鸿沟
10. 需要大量培训和时间来适应
Readingcomprehension
1-5CCDCB
Translation
1. Thetruth is, the new software has not improved productivity as much as expected.
2. It sureseems like we’re about to witness a major shift in consumer behavior.
3. Companies that are willing toinvest in employee training tend to have an edge in innovation.
4. With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, transformative changes in job markets are on thehorizon.
Sentence structures
1. The bottom line is that AI systems can’t help companies save on payroll.
2. Many believe that AI systems will soon replace many jobs, but mounting evidence suggests that won’t be the case.
Text structure
1. revenue
2. slowed down
3. cost efficiency
4. startups
5. financial imbalances
6. training costs
7. obtaining enough value
8. reliance
9. payroll costs
10.mindset shifts
11. how we work / the way we work
P28Zero Art Fair, where the work is free
Words in context
I.
1.precarious
2. catch
3. stash
4.unorthodox
5.supplant
6.dividend
II.
1. description
2. scarce
3. existence
4. portrays
5. affordable
6. replacement
7. initial
8. appreciation
III.
1.被改编为电影剧本
2.许可协议
3. 一次性交易模式
4.可得到的一份钱财或好处；分一杯羹
5.在艺术领域
6.开发利用他们的二级市场
7.往好了说；充其量
8. 免费赠送艺术品
9.清理出工作室的存储空间
10.艺术创作的初衷
11.为期五年的归属期
12. 在后一种情况下
13. 以折扣价优先购买
Reading comprehension
1-4BACD
Translation
1. We are attempting to introduce a new revenue-sharing system into the traditional art market.
2. This painting lacks depth and creativity, which is just a modest work showcasing contemporary art at best.
3. Art museums oftenpair classical paintings with contemporary installations to create a dialogue between different artistic periods.
4.The art museum’s latest exhibition is well worth visiting, as it features an impressive collection of contemporary masterpieces.
Sentence structures
1. It’s no surprise that the artist’s latest exhibition has attracted global attention.
2. As to the impact of digital technology on contemporary art, it has significantly expanded creative possibilities and audience reach.
Text structure
1.Visual artists
2.clothing and crops
3.breathtakingly higher prices
4.their work’s resale value
5.giving away art for free
6.clear out studio storage space
7.A five-year vesting period
8. NFT smart contracts
P31Why not shake up the Olympics?
Words in context
I.
1. outlandish
2. relent
3. ponder
4. dismantle
5. field
6. portend
II.
1. accumulation
2.collapse
3. insult
4. assemble
5. novel
6. participate
7. adjustments
8. maintenance
III.
1. 社会崩塌
2. 获得稳定的电视收视率
3. 谋生；赚取生活费
4. 男女混合的技术团队
5. 使……与……对抗
6. 体力要求高的
7. 寿命和健康显著提高
8. 男女混合接力赛
9. 来自不同的年龄段
10. 对……产生持久影响
Readingcomprehension
1-5 CBBDB
Translation
1. Hundreds of millions of people across the globeearn their living less with their backs and more with their brains.
2. At the Paris Olympics, breakdancing wasrecognized as an official event, which was unprecedented.
3. Each Olympic Games inspires more people around the world to participate in sports, leading to spectacularimprovements in global longevity and health.
4. In the men’s singles table tennis final at the Paris Olympics, Fan Zhendong was pitted against a Swedish player, and the exciting match earned extremely high ratings.
Sentence structures
1. The concert’s success was due in part because of the exceptional lineup of artists, but also because of the enthusiastic audience and effective promotion.
2. Some of the most popular sports in China are table tennis and badminton, so much so thatevery school in cities has table tennis tables and badminton courts.
Text structure
1.breakdancing
2.athletes
3.open
4.novelty and experimentation
5.solid TV ratings
6.a solar car challenge
7.chess
8.intergenerational relay teams
9.a step-counting competition
P34The art of keeping cool
Words in context
I.
1. intact
2. bland
3. perishable
4. deficient
5. glut
6. coincidence
II.
1. instantly
2. exposed
3. generation
4. harvest
5. transfer
6. consume
7. distribute
8. entirely
III.
1. 认为某事理所当然
2. 按需
3. 迁移到更广泛的领域
4. 为……奠定基础
5. 大规模生产冰箱
6. 失去风味
7. 由饮食引发的疾病
8. 食物中毒
Reading comprehension
1-4 DCDC
Translation
1. Consumer demand for organic productscontributes to the growth of the organic food industry.
2. The restaurant overcame supply chain problems,enabling it to offer a diverse menu.
3. The increase in home cooking may come partly from a desire for healthier meals, but rising food prices also play arole.
4. Abreakthrough came in food science when researchers developed a healthier alternative to traditional cooking oil.
Sentence structures
1. The popularity of the destination is driven by various attractions, not least its rich cultural heritage.
2. The design of the old building doesn’t lend itself to modern renovations.
Text structure
1. growing regions
2. vast transport networks
3. 4,000 years
4. beef and produce
5. mass-produced
6. Barbara Pratt
7. diets
8. freed up
9. 85%
10. increase
11. flavour
12. diet-related
P37 Why some people choose not to know
Words in context
I.
1. ambiguous
2. abound
3. conversely
4.anonymous
5. default
6. prevalent
II.
1. sacrifice
2. guilty
3. transparency
4. intention
5. ethical
6. generous
7. ignorant
8. reverse
III.
1.汇总来自……的数据
2.摆脱内疚感
3. 最大化自己的收益
4. 提供一个全面的视角看待……
5. 解决这个歧义
6. 以他们的伙伴为代价
7. 与……相比
8. 为自私行为找借口
9. 感到有义务做某事
10. 保护人们免受……
11. 从道德角度着重强调……
12. 促进可持续的食物选择
Reading comprehension
1-4 BCDC
Translation
1. The theme of this campus English festival was determined bypooling data from the votes of all teachers and students.
2. Your apology is just an attempt to free yourself fromguilt, not a sincere one.
3. We areobliged to make altruistic choices as long as it is not at our own expense.
4. When unnoticed,some people tend to make selfish choices and excuse their selfish behavior when they are caught.
Sentence structures
1. People who are informed about the environmental impact of meat consumption are seven percentage points more likely to become vegetarians.
2. The documentary hints at ways to reduce plastic pollution by showcasing innovative recycling methods.
Text structures
1. selfishly
2. common and harmful
3. decision-making
4. altruistic
5. ignorant
6. social pressure
7. guilt
8. present ethical options first
P40How AI will transform the Olympics
Words in context
I.
1.alleviate
2.overshadow
3.accelerate
4.hone
5.overhaul
6.envision
II.
1.visible
2.identify
3.rivals
4.accommodate
5.reveal
6.minimize
7.candidate
8.consistent
III.
1. 有前途的运动员
2. 引发……和……之间的激烈竞争
3. 判断好球和坏球（棒球术语）
4. 在一瞬间
5. 严重依赖于
6. 瞬间消失；转瞬即逝
7. 在这些特殊情况下尽力而为
8. 大量的知识迁移
9. 成功举办如此规模的活动
10. 一大批（人或物）
Readingcomprehension
1-5 CCDDD
Translation
1. This country is backward in technology and is heavilydependent on imports for medical equipment.
2. At the Paris Olympics,a small army of promising young athletes emerged.
3. When a strong earthquake stuck, the entire city turned into ruinsin a fraction of a second.
4.Pulling off an international sports event of this magnitude relies on the support of both the host country and the global community.
Sentence structures
1. With an increasing number of young athletes using smart devices, the challenge of collecting data is quickly being resolved.
2. One of the largest barriers to success is not believing in yourself enough to keep going when things get tough.
Text structure
1. identify and train
2. a gold medalist
3. high-quality data
4. accuracy
5. emotional and physical
6. preparation
7. streamline
8. communication
P43Pixar’s version of teenage turmoil
Words in context
I.
1. turmoil
2. burrow
3. adverse
4. cohort
5. successor
6.sidetrack
II.
1. maturity
2. panic
3. defensive
4. rational
5. betrayal
6. attendance
7. ridicule
8. rivalry
III.
1.电影处女作
2.猛按报警按钮
3. 上风；有利位置
4.困难时期；低潮
5.同一类的
6.进入某人的脑海
7.接管，掌舵
8. 渴望被接纳
9.防御机制
10.糟糕的决定接二连三
11. 设想所有可能发生的不利情况
12. 夺取权力
Reading comprehension
1-4DCAC
Translation
1. After careful consideration, the director decided to boot the actor to the side.
2. Her anxiety made her self-doubtdrown out her inner voice of self-confidence.
3. Pixar canboast of/about its innovative approach to exploring complex emotional themes in its films.
4.Inside Out 2 amounts to exploring the complexities of teenage emotions in a deeply engaging way.
Sentence structures
1. The classic cartoon characters from the film studio will no longer appear in its new movies.
2. At one point during production of the movie, the director considered changing the lead actor.
Text structure
1. anew group of negative emotions
2.remaining optimistic
3.calm rationality
4. typical sequel attempts
5.first-rate animated features
6.poorly conceived/less successful projects
7.(sometimes) be useful
8.poor decisions
9. a useful therapy session
P46Does wildlife rehabilitation work? No one knows for sure
Words in context
I.
1. forage
2. rigorous
3. fare
4. rehabilitate
5. tout
II.
1. adopt
2. transmit
3. orphaned
4. temporary
5. grant
6. conserve
7. mobilize
8. habitat
III.
1. 充满焦虑
2. 向某人告别
3. 被监护
4. 撞击那些项圈
5. 偶然遇见……；与……邂逅
6. 碰到/偶遇
Readingcomprehension
1-5 ADDCD
Translation
1. This batch of boxed milk will expirebetween 5 and 10 days from now.
2. Sarah’s anxiety peaked when the final exam results were posted online.
3. WhenI was twelve years old, while hiking in the forest, I had an encounter with a wild rabbit injured by an arrow, and since then, I’ve been determined to become a forest ranger.
4. After spending a week in this peaceful village, webid a reluctant farewell to the villagers.
Sentence structures
1.This initiative represents a broader trend in animal conservation—efforts to restore endangered species’ habitats, which have been destroyed by deforestation, climate change, and urban expansion.
2. After installing the GPS tracking systems, the team monitored the wildlife movements with devices, programmed to update every hour, which provide data as long as the animals are within range.
Text structure
1. releasing Natalie
2. sleeplessness
3. signals
4. unusual
5. treatments and release techniques
6. wild animals’ behavior
7. academic scientists
8. the public
9. human
P49Why are wild pigs in Germany so radioactive?
Words in context
I.
1. penetrate
2. disperse
3. proliferation
4. conundrum
5. contaminate
6. surmise
II.
1. submit
2. absorption
3. lights/lit
4. exhibit
5. decline
6. sources
7. thrive
8. drift
III.
1. 简而言之
2. 应该做某事
3. 非常始料未及的事情
4. 导致史上最严重的核灾难
5. 在某些学术圈子中
6. 依赖它作为主要的食物来源
7. 挖出
8. 占比
Readingcomprehension
1-4DBCC
Translation
1. The path facing her isboth a challenge and something of an opportunity.
2.After a day’s hiking, they couldn’t wait to pig out on something delicious.
3.Although governments have urged the reduction of plastic use, it will be a while yet before white pollution ceases to be a problem.
4. When you think of great minds in the bird species, your mind might not immediately go to the ravens — but maybe it should.
Sentence structures
1.The situation has led many lovers of wild boar meat to stop eating the meat.
2. The reduction in radiation levels that was observed in other animals didn’t happen with wild boars.
Text structure
1.great survival
2.radioactive
3. cesium-137
4. dropped
5. their consumption of deer truffles
6. 20th-century nuclear weapons tests
P52Water bottles: How saving the planet could make you sick
Words in context
I.
1. sterile
2. rinse
3. refrigerate
4. nourish
5. haven
6. contaminate
II.
1. attach
2. reusable
3. evolution
4. stimulate
5. accessories
6. transfer
7. infect
8. harbour
III.
1. 暗藏风险
2. 累积起来
3. 多种多样的
4. 找到通往/去往……的路
5. 是……的栖息地/家园
6. 进入
7. 对……有重大影响
8. 保持自身卫生
9. 保护免受……
10. 在不太卫生的条件下
Readingcomprehension
1-5 CDADC
Translation
1. Regularly changing bedsheets canprotect against mites.
2. Bacteria on our bodies could be of a hugevariety, some harmful and some beneficial.
3. If you don’t wash your hands after using the restroom, the bacteria on your hands can find their way onto the items you touch and into your body.
4. Too much stress can lead to hidden health risks, because, as stressbuilds up, it causes negative physical reactions, such as dizziness and depression.
Sentence structures
1. The old factory has become something of a landmark in the town.
2. It is important that we take care of our hearing, just as we would our eyesight.
Text structure
1.fashionable and environmentally friendly
2.plastic waste
3.health risks
4.room temperature
5.the water itself
6.the user’s mouth
7.Environmental microbes
8.Regular cleaning
9.Lids and attachments
10.the human immune system
P55Scientists at odds over wild plans to slow melting glaciers
Words in context
I.
1. staunch
2. viable
3. backlash
4. erode
5. slippery
6. disincentivize
II.
1. advocate
2. inject
3. endanger
4. acknowledge
5. flawed
6. circulate
7. controversial
8. sponsor
III.
1. 对……意见相左
2. 呼吁
3. 努力应对……
4. 抵抗……的影响
5. 大胆的计划
6. 有很大的妥协空间
7. 应对；处理
8. 超过临界点
9. 隔离沿海城市
10. 大批的
Readingcomprehension
1-5 CDABD
Translation
1. Researchers are proposing a new way to battle the effects of climate change that could prove even more costly and controversial.
2. The scientific communitycalls for boosting research into the new virus that has been affecting thousands of people in the country where it was first identified.
3.The reality is that students who don’t think they will become addicted to gaming often do, because they are unaware that game designers aim to make games addictive.
4. A backlash is brewingamong parents who see the ban on smartphones for kids under 14 as not only restrictive and impractical, but also a distraction from tackling the root causes of screen time issues.
Sentence structures
1. Better to start educating the public on proper waste sorting now, rather than spending a fortune on managing piles of trash later.
2. It’s a slippery slope between watching others play video games and starting to play them yourself, as someone who watches games might also become addicted to playing them.
Text structure
1.climate change
2. sea level rise
3. flexible barriers
4. warm water currents
5. reducing greenhouse gas emissions
6. conflict
7. unintended ecological impacts
8. effectiveness
P58Can scientists help corals by killing starfish?
Words in context
I.
1. uptick
2. magnitude
3. ensue
4. perplexed
5. decimate
6. cull
II.
1. persuade
2. periodic
3. successive
4. counteract
5. spans
6. aggressive
7. analyze
8. eliminate
III.
1. 席卷延绵的珊瑚礁群
2. 应对气候变化
3. 采取激进的解决方案
4. 有规律的繁荣与萧条交替循环
5. ……的激增令人担忧
6. 参与这个项目
7. 将……归咎于……
8. 提出一个解决方案
Readingcomprehension
1-5 CBCCC
Translation
1. Many expertsblame industrial activities for the significant decline in ocean health over the past few decades.
2. The influx of tourists for international sports events cancontribute to local economic growth and increased global exposure.
3. When the local government failed to address the rising pollution levels, international organizationsstepped in to offer support and solutions.
4. Organizers need tocome up with effective strategies to ensure fair play and minimize the environmental impact of large-scale sports competitions.
Sentence structures
1. The sudden decrease in coral cover left researchers deeply concerned.
2. Climate scientists would rather world leaders take immediate action on environmental issues.
Text structure
1.consuming live coral polyps
2.a systematic culling program
3.increased coral cover
4.significant coral recovery
5.criticized
6.healthy reef ecosystems
7.population booms
8.starfish populations
9.coral cover
10.delayed its progression
P61Friends reunited
1. Should
2. is often balanced
3. whom
4. would appreciate
5. named
6. when
7. Probing
8. that
9. ones
10. to reach
P62Flies make epic migrations that may be vital for pollination
1. overlooked
2. from
3. because
4. more common
5. include
6. where
7. following
8. to carry
9. have been observed
10. must
P63Taking the plunge
1-5 BHKAE 6-10 IFCJG
P64Learning favoritism
1-5 JDKHE 6-10 CFAIG
P65 Feeling exhausted? Maybe it’s empathy
1-5 DBAAB 6-10 CBADA 11-15 CCACC
P66Accomplishing big goals
1-5 CABBC 6-10 DCBBA 11-15 DBBAD
P67 Why Japanese cartoons are firing up sports stars
1-4 EFAC
P68 Writing by hand comes with learning benefits
1-4 ACFE
