SSAT英语阅读文体类型分类练习02

文体分类练(二) 记叙文(限时:25分钟)Passage1(2024山东淄博一模)My husband and I always wanted to go to the Caribbean but didn’t know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it.By chance,a friend of ours in Australia mentioned “pet sitting” and that it is something you can do all over the world.We quickly created an account on a pet sitting website and began searching for options.There were only a couple of sits available in that part of the world,but we tried our luck,sent a request,and to our surprise landed a three-month job in Grenada,so our year was going to be taken up with Caribbean pet sits.Inspired by a Canadian couple,we decided to start our own travel blog.We began by writing about The Virgin Islands,highlighting the beautiful beaches.However,for every photo album of a beautiful beach,there were 10 photos of trash.It was hard to ignore the plastic pollution issue,especially on such primitive and remote beaches.So,we began to share photos of the trash we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.The more we looked into plastic pollution,the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pollution.From that point,we used our platform to create awareness and highlight ways to say no to plastic and travel plastic-free.We changed our daily routines,our way of living,and even our diets to accommodate more organic foods and little to no plastic packaging.It’s been over three years now and we continue to do what we can.This journey has led us to some amazing places,working with great brands and even organizing a country-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.Our aim now is to keep on going.We love connecting with like-minded people.It’s been amazing few years that was sparked by a conversation about pet sitting.Who would have guessed?1.Why did the author do pet sitting?A.To raise fund.B.To protect the environment.C.To cover travel expenses.D.To shoot beautiful beaches.2.What does the author intend to convey through her story?A.Pet sitting is a new type of occupation.B.The Caribbean is an ideal travel destination.C.Travel blog is a superb way to gain popularity.D.Action should be taken to fight plastic pollution.3.How did the author find her experience in the Caribbean?A.Significant.B.Challenging.C.Adventurous.D.Dreadful.4.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A.Changing Lifestyles by Pet SittingB.Unexpected Gains from Pet Sitting TravelC.Dealing with Global Environmental PollutionD.The Availability of Pet Sitting in the CaribbeanPassage2(2024江苏镇江二模)Eugene Newman Parker,a leading figure in heliospheric(日球层的) physics for the past half century,passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago on Mar.15.He was 94.Hailed(誉为) as a visionary in the field of heliophysics,Parker revolutionized our understanding of the sun and its effects on Earth and other bodies within the solar system.NASA even stated that the field of heliophysics exists in large part because of Dr.Eugene Parker.In 2024,Parker became the first living scientist to witness the launch of a spacecraft that was named in his honor.Parker is best known for his groundbreaking theory on the existence of a phenomenon called “solar wind”,a continuous stream of charged particles that flow off the sun.It can become violent,causing space weather that impacts Earth.When Parker’s research was published in 1958,his theory was initially met with skepticism(怀疑) and ridicule by the scientific community.The general view at the time was that the space between planets was an absolute vacuum(真空),and was thus completely empty of any matter.But,there were no errors in his study or his calculations,and the theory was later proven to be correct in 1962,when a NASAspacecraft mission to Venus revealed the constant presence of a supersonic wind—exactly as Parker had predicted.That experience likely led to the advice Parker often gave young researchers:“If you do something new or innovative,expect trouble.But think critically about it because if you’re wrong,you want to be the first one to know that.” Parker neverco-authored a paper with his students,thus urging them to be independent.Parker was humble,straightforward,and wise.His son Eric said,“My sister Joyce and I didn’t get a real feel for what a ‘big dog’ our dad was in the field.” They got an even better sense when a month after Parker’s death,they traveled toLund,Sweden,to accept on his behalf the Crafoord Prize in Astronomy.5.What can we learn from the second paragraph?A.A spacecraft was named in memory of Parker.B.The sun has less effects on Earth than expected.C.Parker deserved credit for his great contributions.D.NASA provided new insights into the lunar effect.6.Why did people view Parker’s theory of “solar wind” skeptically at first?A.It went against the popular opinion at that time.B.Some mistakes were found in his calculations.C.The presence of a supersonic wind was proven by NASA.D.Matter was believed to exist in the space between planets.7.What did Parker suggest young researchers do?A.Seek close cooperation.B.Avoid high expectations.C.Learn by trial and error.pete against others.8.What words can be used to describe Parker according to the passage?A.Straightforward and generous.B.Responsible and accessible.C.Intelligent yet conservative.D.Distinguished yet modest.Passage3(2024浙江嘉兴二模)Joe Horan,a physical education teacher,has started the program Building Men to create a positive vision of manhood not just for himself,but also for the boys he teaches.Looking back,Mr.Horan says his program developed from a low point in his life.In 2004 as he went through a hard time,he felt society’s definition of manhood was leading him down the wrong path.His life,he says,lacked substance and depth.“A desire became planted in my heart.That is,to find healing from the unhealthy messages I believed about manhood,” he says.Then,his sister recommended a book,SeasonofLifeby Jeffrey Marx,which digs into the discovery of what being a man is all about.Joe took all the clues and started to put life lessons into his class.Despite limited resources and funding,Building Men began at one middle school in the district in 2006.It grew on a shoestring budget,expanding school by school,year by year.Today,33 teachers,like Mr.Colabufo,work across 18 schools.Mr.Colabufo has known Mr.Horan for several years,noting many pe ople are aware of the program’s success.“Joe’s a legend in this district,” Mr.Colabufo says.The program appeals to boys at first because of a basketball component,but its secret is how it dives into off-the-court issues through discussions oncharacter.Building Men helps participants gain insight,work to restore self-worth,and learn to calm emotions.SIR is a central component of lessons,standing for significance,integrity,and relationships.At a recent breakfast fundraiser,Shateek Nelson,a senior at Nottingham High School,shared his experience,having participated in Building Men since middle school.He said he learned to see the bigger picture,rather than living in the moment.He also came to realize his actions affect others,and now he factors that into his decisions.9.What motivated Joe Horan to start the program Building Men?A.An instructional book.B.His personal experience.C.His sister’s suggestion.D.The society’s expectation.10.What does the underlined word “shoestring” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Flexible.B.Proper.C.Tight.D.Balanced.11.What did Shateek Nelson learn from participating in Building Men?A.One should dream big and then start small.B.One should live each day as if it were the last day.C.It is good to gain real-life experience at middle school.D.It is essential to think more of others in decision-making.12.What is the best title for the text?A.SIR:Core Component of Physical EducationB.Healthy Life:Involving Substance and DepthC.Building Men:Teaching Boys About ManhoodD.Manh ood:Teenagers’ Power of Handling Issues答案：文体分类练(二) 记叙文Passage1[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。

说明文——2024届高考英语高考阅读理解文体分类练学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Medical artificial intelligence (AI) can perform with expert-level accuracy and deliver cost- effective care. IBM's Watson diagnoses (诊断) heart disease better than cardiologists (心脏病专家) do. Chatbots give better medical advice to patients in place of nurses. Some forecast that medical AI will enter 90% of hospitals and replace as much as 80% of what doctors currently do. Yet, as our recent research suggests, patients show a strong resistance to medical AI.The reason, we found, is not the belief that AI provides lower care. Nor is it that patients think that AI is more costly or less informative. Rather, resistance to medical AI seems to come from a belief that AI does not take into account one's specific circumstances. People view themselves as unique. By contrast, they think medical care delivered by AI providers is suited to treat an average patient but unsuitable to account for the unique circumstances that apply to an individual. No wonder that medical AI providers are given a cold welcome.There are a number of steps that care providers can take to overcome patients' resistance to medical AI. For example, if an AI provider is capable of tailoring its recommendation for whether to have a surgery to each patient's unique characteristics and medical history, patients would be likely to follow the treatment recommendations of the AI provider. In addition, health care providers could also deliver individualized health care by explaining how the algorithms (算法) work and sharing patients' reviews with the media. Having a physician confirm the recommendation of an AI provider should make people more willing to accept AI-based care. People are comfortable using medical AI if a physician remains in charge of the ultimate decision.AI-based health care technologies are being developed and employed at an impressivethem will require that we first overcome patients' doubt of having an algorithm, rather than a person making decisions about their care.1．What made people resist the medical AI?A. A sufferer's temper ignored by medical AI.B. People's lasting trust in a human doctor's ability.C. The concern about its personalization in treatment.D. The accuracy of the information from medical AI.2．What can be a solution to patients' resistance according to the author?A. Treating sufferers as average patients.B. Providing a more specific treatment.C. Getting the algorithms prioritized in time.D. Keeping away from the influence of a physician.3．Which word can replace the underlined word "harnessing" in the last paragraph?A. Weakening.B. Storing.C. Destroying.D. Using.4．What is the suitable title for the text?A. Advantages of Medical AIB. Potential Application of AIC. How AI Replaces Nurses in HealthcareD. The Challenge That Medical AI FacesWith nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas coming from all types of transportation, can we keep ourselves off gas-powered vehicles to avoid the worst effects? As more governments push for urgent action on climate change, quite a few companies are betting their future—that millions of consumers are finally ready for electric-powered vehicles. Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast and zero-emission(排放) planes are coming. These changes, both leading to a more sustainable future, are reinventing how we get from here to there.Cars and trucks have undergone their greatest improvement since the automobile's existence more than a century ago. Almost overnight, the era of the electric car has arrived. Electricity has the advantage that it works without smell and with less noise. Global annual sales of electric vehicles are expected to soar from just over 3 million today to 14 million by2025. Just a month after Ford unveiled an electric version of the popular F-150, customers had reserved more than 100,000 of them. The price is about $10,000 above the gas-powered one, but Ford says the electric model will cost much less to maintain. Everything creating a green revolution on the ground is of limited help in the sky for the time being.High-storage batteries are useless at present when it comes to the technological challenge of launching a few hundred people into the sky and carrying them thousands of miles. No battery yet invented can power, say, a Boeing 747 from New York to London. Promising improvements, however, do add up. Developments with zero-emission, battery-powered electric engines are already happening in commercial flights, involving trips of limited duration and distance. Airlines specializing in short journeys with small planes will lead theway to electric flights.Our planet's health depends on zeroing out carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, and yet, by the timetable needed to address the climate challenge, the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow. Nevertheless, the train has left the station. Someday, electric-powered transportation will be as common5．Why are many companies switching to electric-powered vehicles?A.To reinvent the way we travel.B.To cut the costs of car production.C.To improve the quality of products.D.To pursue sustainable development.6．What do we know about the electric car?A.It came into use a century ago.B.It enjoys increasing popularity.C.It sells better than the traditional one.D.It costs less than the gas-powered one. 7．What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3?A.To show the disadvantages of battery power.B.To emphasize the significance of short flights.C.To state the developments of commercial flights.D.To stress the future prospects of electric planes.8．What does the author mean by saying "the train has left the station"?A.Train transportation has improved.B.Green transportation is on its way.C.The electric train is running regularly.D.The gas-powered train has become the past.Technology has revolutionized (使革命化) the way we work in many ways. One of the most significant changes has been the shift towards remote and flexible work. With the rise of internet and cloud-based software, workers are no longer tied to a physical office and can work from anywhere with an internet connection. This has allowed for greater flexibility and work-life balance, as well as reduced commuting (通勤) time and costs.Another major change is the increasing use of automation and artificial intelligence in the workplace. This has the potential to increase efficiency and productivity, as well as reduce the need for certain types of work. However, it also raises concerns about job displacement and the need for workers to adapt to new technologies.Finally, technology has greatly expanded the types of jobs available. With the rise of the gig (临时工) economy and freelance (自由职业者) work, workers can now find opportunities in areas such as graphic design (平面设计), copywriting (文案撰写), and socialmedia management. This has created opportunities for individuals to work in areas that were previously inaccessible or did not exist.9．What is the shift in the way we work brought about by technology?A. Flexible and remote work.B. Tying people to a physical office.C. Increased commuting and travel.D. Higher costs and lower productivity. 10．What is the impact of internet and cloud-based software on the way we work?A. It has reduced work-life balance.B. It has increased commuting time and costs.C. It has allowed for greater flexibility and work-life balance.D. It has caused job displacement.11．What are the potential benefits of automation and AI in the workplace?A. Increased job displacement.B. Reduced efficiency and productivity.C. Increased efficiency and productivity.D. Increased commuting and travel.12．What has technology allowed for in terms of job availability?A. Technology has decreased the number of available jobs.B. Technology has created opportunities for individuals to work in areas that were previously inaccessible or did not exist.C. Technology has only impacted traditional office jobs.D. Technology has increased commuting time and costs.Penguins are survivors. Modern species of the adorable birds resist freezing temperatures or dive deep in swift currents. In fact, penguins have been doing their adorable thing for millions of years. Prehistoric penguin species date back to the days of the dinosaurs. A team of researchers in New Zealand have discovered one more member of the ancient family, a tiny and distinctly precious species newly known as Eudyptula wilsonae. Its name, which comes from a New Zealand respected seabird researcher Kerry-Jayne Wilson MNZM, means Wilson's little penguin. Explaining in their recent paper, the researchers detail how the examination of small fossilized skulls(颅骨) led to the classification of this cute creature who lived 50 million years ago.Two fossils were discovered on New Zealand's North Island. Only the skulls are still in existence, and they are slightly narrower than those of modern little penguins which currently frolic(嬉戏) along the island's coasts. From the one young and one adult skull, the researchers determined it was a new species. They likely stood just about a foot tall and weighed2 pounds, much like the modern penguins. In fact, the new species may bea late Pliocene ancestor of the modern birds."This is important when thinking about the origins of these penguins, the evolution of the seabird diversity of New Zealand and the dynamic environment in which they live," co-author Daniel Thomas said in a statement. "For one thing, the climate has changed a lot over this time, and this lineage has been robust(强健的) to those changes." In fact, recent warming has resulted in new challenges for modern little penguins-many starved to death in 2022 as fish moved to cooler waters beyond the diving abilities of the penguins.Ancient penguins' ability to survive when temperatures were warmer in their own time might have modern applications. As cute as these fossilized small penguins are, the modern variety needs humans to look beyond their sweet nature to recognize the complexity of their survival.13．What is Eudyptula wilsonae's name related to?A. A site.B. A shape.C. A person.D. Penguin's appearance.14．What is the feature of the new species?A. They look like modern birds.B.They enjoyed playing by the coasts.C. They share similar heights to modern penguins.D. They are heavier than modern penguins.15．What can be inferred from the third paragraph?A. Thomas attached insufficient importance to the finding.B. The living environment of penguins is worsening.C. The changing climate has little effect on penguins.D. Many fish died due to changes in water temperature.16．Where is the text most likely from?A. An essay from a scientific magazine.B. An introduction to a book.C.A guidebook to biology research.D. A review of penguins' evolution.“Pale Moon rains. Red Moon blows. White Moon neither rains nor snows.” For generations, people have watched the Moon for signs of changes in the weather. The Moon does, in fact, affect the Earth’s climate and weather patterns in different ways.The most obvious effect the Moon has on the Earth can be seen in the ocean tides. A world without tides would have very different weather systems. Tides are one factor that influences the movement of ocean currents, which move warm or cool water around the Earth. Thus, the water temperature changes. Warm ocean currents bring warmer and wetter weather,while cold ocean currents bring colder and drier weather.the amount of Arctic ice. Tidal forces (潮汐力) act to break up ice sheets and change ocean heat flows, changing the amount of ice in the Arctic Ocean. Satellite measurements have shown that the poles are 0.55℃ warmer during a full Moon.The Moon’s influence, sometimes slight and sometimes strong, has had an important impact on life on Earth. Some scientists argue that it is the Moon that made life possible in the first place. The Moon makes the Earth move steadily as it is spinning (自转), helping to give us a steady climate. Without it, the Earth would lose balance. The Moon is our closest friend, without which the Earth would be a very lonely place.17．Why do people watch the Moon according to Paragraph 1?A. To appreciate the moon.B. To record weather patterns.C. To prepare for extreme weather.D. To observe signs of weather changes 18．What impact does the Moon have on the Earth?A. It influences water temperatureB. It makes weather hard to predictC. It turns the earth colder and drier.D. It changes the size of ocean currents. 19．What does the underlined word “fluctuations” mean?A. Change.B. Increase.C. Flow.D. Measurement. 20．What is the best title for the passage?A. Changes of Ocean Heat Flows.B. Patterns of the Earth’s Climate.C. Causes of Changes in Polar Weather.D. Effects of the Moon on Global Weather Osa is an athletic yet stubborn 62-pound German shepherd. The six-year-old dog has mastered the art of sniffing(嗅,闻) out cancer and is key to a research project that has the potential to change oncology(肿瘤学).Osa is part of an ambitious effort launched five years ago at the University of Pennsylvania that aims to develop one of the most powerful scent-detection(气味探测) machines in the world: the canine nose. She is able to distinguish between blood samples (样本) taken from cancer patients and healthy people simply by sniffing them.In fact, Osa is one of five cancer-detection dogs trained by Annemarie DeAngelo and her workmates at the university’s Penn Vet Working Dog Centre. The most important goal is to develop an “electronic sniffer” that can have similar cancer-sniffing superpowers of Osa and her pals. Osa arrived at the Penn Vet Working Dog Centre from a breeder at two months ofage. Ever since, she has taken training. The process is demanding, challenging and repeated until the dog has mastered the most basic task of all. Finally, she has succeeded in sniffing out cancer. To change Osa’s outstanding abilities into an electronic nose, researchers use a similar way to train the machine.An electronic nose prototype(原型,模型) has been built, and it’s successful in sniffing out cancer 90 to 95 percent of the time. That team has also correctly detected different types of cancer, and is building a cancer-detecting device for the National Institutes of Health. One aim is to be able to distinguish between early-stage and late-stage cancer. “It would be amazing to ide ntify people at an early stage and really have an effect on saving lives,” says a researcher. “The dogs have been able to detect that. With that ability, a blood test could be sent to a central lab, or ideally performed in a doctor’s office, making some hi dden cancers a thing of the past. We expect that the cancer-sniffer device will be completed soon. 21．What can we learn about Osa from the first two paragraphs?A. She uses nose to detect the presence of cancer.B. She can change the course of the oncology.C. She was too stubborn to join the research.D. She used to be an athletic German shepherd.22．Which of the following best describes the training according to Paragraph 3?A. Purposeful.B. Boring.C. Strict.D. Endless.23．What can we infer from t he researcher’s words?A. Distinguishing cancers is important in early experiments.B. Blood tests will be more difficult in the future.C. There will be more dogs tested for detecting cancer.D. The hidden cancers may be detected by an electronic nose soon.24．What is the text mainly about?A. The result of a study on dogs’ life.B. The role of dogs in detecting cancers.C. The importance of having a blood test.D. The ways to distinguish cancers.参考答案1．答案：C解析：细节理解题。

八年级英语文学体裁分类练习题30题答案解析1. This text is vividly describing a beautiful scenery. It uses rich imagery and hasa rhythmic flow.PoetryNovelProse答案解析：Prose。

这段文本生动地描述了美丽的风景，使用了丰富的意象且有韵律感。

但散文也可以使用丰富的描写和意象，同时散文没有诗歌那样严格的韵律要求。

诗歌通常有特定的韵律和节奏，这段文本虽有一定的韵律感但并不符合诗歌的严格韵律要求。

小说通常有情节、人物等要素，这段文本没有体现小说的特点。

散文的特点是形式较为自由，可以描写各种事物，这段文本符合散文的特点。

2. It has characters, a plot, and dialogue.PoetryNovelProse答案解析：Novel。

这段文本有人物、情节和对话，这是小说的典型特点。

诗歌通常没有完整的人物和情节，散文也不一定有这些要素。

小说以塑造人物、展开情节为主要目的，这段文本符合小说的特点。

3. The words are arranged in stanzas and there is a regular rhyme scheme.PoetryNovelProse答案解析：Poetry。

这段文本的词语被安排在诗节中，并且有规律的韵律模式，这是诗歌的典型特点。

小说和散文通常没有这样的形式。

诗歌的特点就是通过有韵律的语言表达情感和思想，这段文本符合诗歌的特点。

4. It tells a story in a continuous narrative without stanzas or rhyme.PoetryNovelProse答案解析：Prose。

这段文本以连续的叙述方式讲故事，没有诗节和韵律。

散文可以以叙述的方式讲故事，且形式较为自由。

诗歌有诗节和韵律要求，小说虽然也讲故事但通常有更多的人物和情节描写。

八年级英语文学体裁分类练习题30题(带答案)1. Which of the following usually has stanzas and rhymes?A. NovelB. PoemC. Drama答案：B。

解析：诗歌通常具有诗节（stanzas）并且押韵（rhymes），这是诗歌的典型特征。

而小说是长篇的叙事性文学作品，主要通过故事情节和人物塑造来表达内容；戏剧则主要以对话和舞台表演为表现形式，它们一般不具备诗歌的这种典型的诗节和押韵特点。

2. A work that is mainly written in dialogue form and is performed on stage is a _.A. NovelB. PoemC. Drama答案：C。

解析：戏剧（drama）的主要特点是主要以对话形式写成并且在舞台上进行表演。

小说主要以叙述故事为主，虽然也有对话但不是主要以对话形式呈现；诗歌主要以富有节奏感和韵律感的语言表达情感等，与以对话和舞台表演为主要特点的戏剧不同。

3. "To be, or not to be, that is the question." This line is most likely from a _.A. NovelB. PoemC. Drama答案：C。

解析：“生存还是毁灭，这是一个问题。

”这一著名台词出自莎士比亚的戏剧《哈姆雷特》。

戏剧中包含大量这样富有哲理和表现力的人物对话。

小说虽然也有深刻的思考表达，但一般不会以这种简洁而富有冲击力的对话形式单独呈现；诗歌更多地以抒情和富有韵律的语言来表达，这种直白的人物内心的纠结以这种形式在诗歌中较少见。

4. Which literary genre often has a long and complex plot with many characters?A. PoemB. NovelC. Drama答案：B。

八年级英语文学体裁分类练习题30题含答案解析1. This passage describes a beautiful landscape with vivid imagery. It has a rhythmic pattern and uses figures of speech. What literary genre is it?A. NovelB. ProseC. Poetry答案解析：C。

诗歌的特点是有韵律节奏，善用修辞手法，能通过生动的意象来描绘事物。

题干中描述的段落有生动的意象、有韵律感且使用了修辞手法，符合诗歌的特征。

小说通常有复杂的情节和人物塑造；散文比较自由，没有严格的韵律要求。

2. The text tells a story about a young hero's adventures. There are many characters and a plot. What literary genre is it?A. PoetryB. EssayC. Novel答案解析：C。

小说的主要特点是有众多的人物、复杂的情节。

题干中提到文本讲述了一个年轻英雄的冒险故事，有很多人物和情节，符合小说的特征。

诗歌以韵律和意象为主；散文通常是议论或抒情，没有明显的故事情节。

3. This piece of writing is about the author's personal experiences and thoughts. It is written in a conversational style. What literary genre is it?A. Short storyC. Drama答案解析：B。

散文通常是作者表达个人经历和思想，风格比较随意、自然，像对话一样。

短篇小说有完整的故事情节；戏剧则以对话和舞台表演为主要形式。

4. The passage has a series of stanzas and rhymes. What literary genre is it?A. NovelB. ProseC. Poetry答案解析：C。

第五章
第一节 阅读理解部分介绍
这部分通过呈现阅读文章与相关题目来考查考生的阅读能力。

在读完每篇文章后，考生会被问到关于文章内容的相关问题，包括作者的写作风格、内容及观点。

总的来说，SSAT阅读文章包含两种文体：叙事型，包括小说节选、诗歌、短篇小说；议论型，呈现作者对于某一事物的观点。

阅读理解的文章取自于不同的学科领域，包含但不局限于以下领域：
·人文类文章：传记、艺术、诗歌等。

·科学类文章：人类学、天文学、医学等。

·社会科学类文章：历史、社会学、经济学等。

第二节 如何备战SSAT阅读理解？
请仔细阅读每篇文章并回答相关问题，基于对该文章的理解，在五个选项中选出最佳的答案。

当然，在备考过程中，除了需要接触SSATB公布的真题以外，考生还需要具备一定的文学素养。

因为SSAT 的阅读理解中涵盖了大量的欧美文学作品，比如：莎士比亚的戏剧、马克·吐温的小说及威廉姆·布莱克的诗歌等。

所以，建议大家平时养成阅读英语文学作品的习惯，以便考场上能够从容地面对SSAT阅读理解的文章。

SSAT练习题一、词汇部分1. 选择最恰当的词填空：A. abruptB. sereneC. tumultuousThe ________ lake was a perfect place for meditation after the ________ events of the day.2. 下列词语中，与“gregarious”意思相近的是：A. solitaryB. introvertedC. sociableA. generousB. stingyC. benevolent二、数学部分1. 若 a = 3，b = 5，则a² + b² 的值为：2. 一个长方形的长是10厘米，宽是6厘米，求其面积。

A. 27B. 29C. 35三、阅读理解部分在古代，人们相信地球是平的。

这种观念持续了很长时间，直到科学家们通过观察和实验，证明了地球实际上是圆的。

如今，我们都知道地球是一个近似球形的星球。

下列哪项陈述是正确的？A. 古代人认为地球是圆的。

B. 科学家们通过观察和实验证明了地球是平的。

C. 地球是一个近似球形的星球。

小明喜欢在周末去公园散步。

他认为，散步不仅能锻炼身体，还能让他在忙碌的一周后放松心情。

公园里的花草树木，让他感到心旷神怡。

A. 愁眉苦脸B. 心旷神怡C. 忐忑不安四、写作部分春天、校园、花开、阳光2. 请以“我的梦想”为题，写一篇不少于100字的短文。

五、语法部分1. 下列句子中，哪个句子的语法是正确的？A. 他每天早上六点起床，然后去跑步。

B. 他每天早上六点起床，然后去跑步的。

C. 他每天早上六点起床，然后跑步。

A. so thatB. such asC. in order toI need a pen ________ to write a letter.六、逻辑推理部分A. Tom 不是猫B. 所有的猫都像Tom一样不怕水C. Tom 是猫，但这是个例外2. 下列哪个选项是正确的逻辑推理？A. 所有的学生都穿校服，小明穿校服，所以小明是学生。

应用文——2024届高考英语高考阅读理解文体分类练学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers trails (路线) for all skill levels and we’ve pulled together a list of some of the easier hiking trails that are perfect for kids.Gatlinburg TrailThe Gatlinburg Trail is easy to get to and perfect for a first time hiking experience. Pets and bikes are allowed on this one too. The trail is relatively flat and follows along the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River for about 2 miles, so the roundtrip length is just 3.9 miles. Hike at your own pace and enjoy!Porters Creek TrailThe Porters Creek trailhead is located in Greenbrier Cove. The trail makes a great hike any time of the year due to its lower elevation (海拔). As you make your way along the hiking trail from the parking lot to Porters Flat, you’ll see remains of the Elbert Cantrell farmhouse, Ownby Cemetery, the John Messer farm site and more. And if you happen to visit during the spring season, be on the lookout for all the beautiful spring wildflowers beginning to bloom. The roundtrip length is 4 miles.Laurel FallsThe Laurel Falls trail is 2.3 miles round trip and considered to be one of the best waterfall hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains! Laurel Falls Trail is paved but rocky and uneven, and there are a few steep drop-offs as you get closer to the falls, so wear appropriate shoes and keep small children close.Andrew’s Bald Hiking TrailAndrew’s Bald Hiking Trail is 1. 8 miles each way and relatively easy t o negotiate. You may find patches of wild berries and beautiful wildflowers but best of all, some amazing views of the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s also a great spot to stop and enjoy a picnic with the family.1．What makes Gatlinburg Trail special?A. Its waterfall.B. Its farm site.C. Its uneven road.D. Its permission of bikes.2．Which trail suits people who prefer the shortest roundtrip length?A. Gatlinburg Trail.B. Porters Creek Trail.C. Laurel Falls.D. Andrew’s Bald Hiking Trail.3．What do the listed trails have in common?A. They are suitable for children.B. They are challenging.C. They are designed for picnicking.D. They are favored by skilled hikers.Maybe you only think about bread in terms of what holds your sandwich together. But bread has played such an important role in our lives for thousands of years that words and phrases relating to it have crept into our everyday vocabularies.BreadwinnerHave you ever heard your mom or dad referred to as the breadwinner of the household? No, they aren't running a race to win a loaf of bread for dinner or entering some weird lottery at the bakery. Since "bread" is a term for the basic food and drink that everyone needs, "breadwinner" refers to the person who is the main provider for a family, the one who earns the money to bring home the "bread" that their family needs. Today, usually both mom and dad are breadwinners.BreadbasketIt may sound like something they bring the breadsticks in at a restaurant, but a breadbasket actually has other meanings besides bread holder. A region of a country that grows a lot of grain, like the Midwest region of the United States, is often called that country's breadbasket, since it provides the raw materials for much of its bread. Oddly enough, breadbasket is also a slang term for a person's stomach—where they "keep" their bread after eating it!Best thing since sliced breadThis probably sounds weird, since most of us buy our bread at the grocery store, perfectly pre-sliced. But once people could only buy unsliced bread, they had to carefully cut each piece with a knife. In 1928, Otto Rohwedder invented a bread-slicing machine. Today the term is usually used in referring to a brilliant idea or the perfect device like those mysterious kitchen wares.Bread and ButterWhen the man at the auto repair shop says that flat tires are his "bread and butter", he's not on some strange new diet. This phrase refers to a task or job that's a basic means of making a living-in this case, fixing flat tires-which provides the most money for the essentials of everyday life.4．Which of the following expressions can be used to refer to an organ?A.Breadwinner.B.Breadbasket.C.Best thing since sliced bread.D.Bread and butter.5．In which situation will people say "It is the best thing since sliced bread"?A.A man puts forward a wonderful proposal.B.A college graduate found a high paid job.C.A wife praises herself for raising her family.D.A boy wins a competition for loafs of bread.6．In which section of a magazine may this text appear?A.Travel.B.Cuisine.cation.D.Culture.Gabon, on the west coast of Africa, has numerous rainforests, open grasslands, white-sand beaches and rushing rivers. Here are four adventures that can let you have unforgettable experiences.The Wild Species AdventureThe site of this adventure is close to a national park, which has elephants, monkeys, leopards, red river hogs and so on. Visitors can go on a journey by jeep and have a chance to see the country's natural beauty and different birds in a nearby reserve.The Fishing AdventureGabon has some really big fish and miles of untouched coastlines, and the fishing spots are not packed, because they are wide apart. When fishing, visitors can find themselves in pleasant places, surrounded by palm trees during the adventure. Gabon's unique lagoon (环礁湖) system provides visitors with a range of fish, all ready for you to join in the fishing contest.The Private Island AdventureIt is difficult for visitors to find this private island on the sea on booking or a trip advisor, but it is known by locals. It offers small but comfortable rooms to rest. Visitors can try fun activities like wakeboarding and boating. During the whale season, visitors can also rent boats to take a close look at whales by following responsible viewing guidelines.The Whale Watching AdventureThere is a great diversity of marine mammals to see in this adventure, especially whales. Some of the whales can be found at all time, while others, for example, the humpback whales, only spend a few months from July to September. In this trip, visitors can take splendid pictures of these whales playing around and jumping above the surface of the sea under safety guidance.7．Which adventure attracts a lover of land animals most?A.The wild species adventure.B.The fishing adventure.C.The private island adventure.D.The whale watching adventure.8．What are the spots of the fishing adventure like?A.Noisy.B.Narrow.C.Uncrowded.D.Unpleasant.9．What do the last two adventures offer?A.Whale watching.B.Private trip advisors.C.Cost-free water sports.D.A photo-taking service.With holiday greenery, colorful lights, and outdoor fun like ice skating, winter can be a magical season. Whether looking forward to skiing or snowboarding or hoping to escape to warmer climates, you can have a good choice among the top East Coast winter destinations we recommend here.Stowe, VermontHead to the town, known as the Ski Capital of the East, for skiing and other winter activities. You can also choose a car ride to the peak before dining on typical American foods. Take a break and enjoy sweet treats or beer produced here. Need a souvenir? Stop into Stowe Maple Products for it.Kennebunkport, MaineIt is perfect for a romantic or adventure-packed weekend trip. In December, the town hosts an 11-day Christmas Pre-celebration, complete with a fantastic holiday tree. You can visit the Portland Museum of Art.Miami, FloridaLooking for an urban beach trip? Head to Miami, where the weather is warm and the city offers everything from sandy beaches, eye-popping architecture to the national park. You can hike or walk through mangroves(红树林) to spot local wildlife like seals and dolphins.Lake Placid, New YorkAs the host of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, this classical village is still a center for winter sports. There are photographs and medals from the city's games. Enjoy dinner with a view of the lake at the Top of the Park, which serves small plates as well as main dishes.After making your choice, please click here to fill in the form and we'll offer you the best plan for your dreamy holiday.10．Which destination shows a festival atmosphere in December?A.Stowe, Vermont.B.Kennebunkport, Maine.C.Miami, Florida.ke Placid, New York.11．Who will be most probably attracted to Miami?A.Nature lovers.B.Driving enthusiasts.C.Skiers.D.Athletes.12．What is the special feature of Lake Placid, New York?A.Its classical village.B.Its dinners with various dishes.C.Its good view of the lake.D.Its fame for hosting world games.The well received Neutral Density Photography Awards (ND Awards) is a melting pot of some of the world's most outstanding and talented souls in the field of photography where recognition and publicity are gained by the winning entry. This is an open invitation. Join us and take part in the competition!Our judges are all highly respected industry professionals, including gallery (画廊) owners, publishers, editors and famous photographers. Do not miss this rare opportunity to take part in this annual photo contest. Choose your best work, upload photos and give yourself a chance to compete for fame and more than $7,500 award!Categories are in two sections: Professional and Non-Professional. Winners of each subcategory (子范畴) will be awarded with: Gold Star, Silver Star and Bronze Star awards.A.An announcement.B.An invitation.C.An advertisement.D.An agreement.14．On Dec.12, what's the cost for a professional to hand in an image to three categories? A.$87. B.$72. C.$49. D.$44.15．What should one do if he has problems uploading data?A.Fill in the entry form again.B.Interact with some of the judges.*********************************. D.Submit the entry to another category.Leafy greens are a great way to improve your health as they possess many vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are also low in calories, making them a good choice for those who want to manage their weight. The following salad leaves in your diet are highly recommended by nutritionists.SpinachSpinach is easy to get all year round. It is a good source of antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and certain cancers. It's best eaten uncooked, as part of a salad, as cooking tends to destroy the naturally occurring nutrients in the leaves.Collard greensCollard greens are a good source of lutein, which is important for eye health. They are full of vitamins A and C and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium, and are a good source of fibre. As with spinach, you can get them all year round.RocketIf you're in the mood for a leafy green with a fresh, slightly bitter and peppery taste, consider adding rocket to your plate. Rocket is packed with nitrates-which studies have shown can boost performance in sports. Rocket is also rich in vitamins K and C, and calcium and polyphenols.Romaine lettuceRomaine lettuce is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, K, Cand folate. These nutrients are essential for maintaining overall health and supporting a healthy immune system. Romaine is a source of fibre too, which is known to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.16．Why are the leafy greens a good option for people trying to control their weight?A.They are full of nutrients.B.They are affordable and tasty.C.They contain very few calories.D.They are recommended by nutritionists. 17．Which food may be beneficial to eyes?A.Spinach.B.Collard greens.C.Rocket.D.Romaine lettuce. 18．What do spinach and romaine lettuce have in common?A.They must be cooked.B.They are available all year round.C.They can boost performance in sports.D.They may lessen the possibility of heart disease.参考答案1．答案：D解析：细节理解题。

下面对SSAT作文题目大概分了这几类：亲人篇，朋友篇，失败篇(成功篇，这两个可以互相转化，具体见下文)，追求理想篇(比如你是追求金钱和名利还是do what you want),善恶美丑篇，素质道德篇，生活篇等。

成功失败篇Can success be disastrous?It is true that one can always find opportunity, even in trouble?科技，教育，娱乐，政治，体育，商界，艺术，职场，安全（战争），成功篇Do you agree that it is important not to take things for granted?It is true that the most memorable day of our lives re those in which we underwent some personal transformation or awakening?成功篇，战胜恐惧Do you agree with the idea that people can exercise control over their fear, or does fear control people?Do you agree with the idea that war is never justified?Brave heart------for freedom and justice~失败篇What do you think of the view that the worst sorrows are those for which we are responsible?追求理想篇-----接受挑战还是做有把握的事情?Do you believe, with Michelangelo, that it is better to risk failing in the attempt to do something too ambitious, or to succeed at something you were already sureyou could do?Are people motivated to achieve by personal satisfaction rather that by money or fame?善恶美丑篇-----因为善恶美丑可以互相转化~Does weird behavior indicate an ordinary or an extraordinary person?Do you agree with the idea that the strong do what they wish?It is true that there are no ugly things?生活篇，关于变化的题目好多~Do changes that make our lives easier not necessarily make them better?什么是人改变?竞争呗What motivates people to change?素质篇Do people have to be highly competitive in order to success?Is conscience a more powerful motivator than money?谚语类1. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.2. Every cloud has a silver lining.3. Actions speak louder than words.4. Haste makes waste.5. Two heads are better than one.6. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.7. The best things in life are free.8. All that glitters is not gold.9. All things are difficult before they are easy.10. Practice makes perfect.11. Nothing can be gained without some loss.12. Winter comes fast on the lazy.13. Honesty is the best policy.14. The first step is the hardest.15. T o destroy is easier than to build.16. Without valley there will be no peak.17. Winning isn’t everything.18. It is better to give than to receive.19. Look before you leap.20. Be careful what you ask for because you may get it.21. You get what you pay for.22. In order to see the rainbow, you must endure the rain.23. No pain, no gain.24. Bad thing never dies.25. Neither a borrower nor a lender be.26. The end justifies the means.陈述类1. Free speech on the Internet should be protected at all costs.2. We learn more from mistakes than from our success.3. Thanks to technological advances, the world is getting smaller every day.4. Capital punishment serves no purpose and should be ended.5. T ougher registrations should be imposed on buying handguns.6. Voting is such an important responsibility that all citizens should be required to vote in every election.7. We have become too dependent on technology in our lives today.8. Education means developing the mind, not stuffing the memory.9. The most important qualities of a hero are bravery, compassion, and selflessness.10. We can reduce the level of violence in society today by stronger gun control.11. Sports in a school should be considered as important as academics.12. Travelling is one way to learn about other cultures.13. Studying the past is one way to prepare for the future.14. Pets provide more for owners than owners provide for the animals.15. Students should wear uniforms to school.16. Everyone should be computer literate.17. Every day we have new things to learn.18. A person is known by his or her friends.19. If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well.20. It is better to study with your eyes than with your ears.21. Going backwards is the best way for us to move forwards.22. Where you have been is not as important as where you are going.23. People talk faster when they don’t know what to say.24. Common things are more useful than normal education.25. A person’s greatest limitation is bad attitude.26. It is easier to succeed by doing less.27. People rarely stand up for what they believe.28. It’s not what you do, but how well you do it.29. Experience is the best teacher.30. Cooperation is better than competition.31. Good ideas often come as jokes.32. People learn more from experience than books.33. No student is immune to peer pressure.34. Some people care too much.35. Simple questions are the hardest to answer.36. Preparation is the secret of success.37. T aking risks is an important part of learning.38. The act of kindness, however small, is never worthless.39. Any problem can be solved with a little more effort and a positive attitude.40. Behind a funny joke, oftentimes there is a deep meaning.41. It is better to know when to exit than when to enter.42. Argument is the worst kind of conversation.43. People dislike all things that are unfamiliar.44. Being curious is more important than cleverness or talent.45. It is better to find a remedy than to find a fault.46. People learn most about themselves by observing others.47. When faced with a problem, the easiest way is to act, but the smartest way is to think.48. Change is the most difficult thing in the world.49. People learn something new every day.50. The best way to overcome fear is to take action.51. It is difficult to transform thoughts into action.52. Being alone and being lonely are two different things.53. A day without reading is a wasted day.54. Nothing of value could be created without effort.55. The books that help you are those which make you think most.56. People change without telling each other.57. Times change and people changes with them.58. Preparation is the secret of success.59. If you like the rainbow you have to accept the rain.60. More failure results from doing too much rather than too little.61. T aking risks is an important part of learning.62. Good advice is almost always ignored.63. Being happy is the same as being perfect.64. Some small acts to you means a lot to others.65. T o think is easy, to do is hard.66. Listening is easier than speaking.67. Silence is overwhelming.开放类1. How can we help the elderly in our community?2. What I value most in life is…3. Pretend you and your family could go any place you wanted for one day. Where would you go? What would you do?4. The event that most changed my life was… Explain why.5. I never felt better than when I…6. If I could visit another city, I would choose…7. What matters more? The things you know or the things you do not.8. If you can meet a person in the past, which one would you like to meet?9. If you could be alive at any time in history, when would it be and why?10. Which 3 literary figures would you invite to dinner and why?11. Who is one literary character with whom you identify strongly and why?12. The opinions of one’s peers can be influential on one’s behavior. Is this good or bad?13. The greatest sorrows are those we cause ourselves, is this true?14. If you could do something over again, what would it be and why?15. What children's book do you remember well and why?故事类1. They didn’t think they would be able to do it.2. He seemed very confused, so she tried to explain.3. She walked away without her bag.。

SSAT TEST 2 Section 3 Reading Comprehension SkillsUFO enthusiasts often attempt to prove the existence of aliens. They show fuzzy photos of floating white cigars and point to oddities in the way the world works as proof that “we are not alone.” They also point to the mysterious Anasazi culture. The Anasazi, historians say, were an ancient Native American tribe located near the desert area we now call Area 51 that suddenly began experiencing a huge cultural revolution. Some people attribute such miraculous cultural growth to a decision to farm beans, but others prefer to give credit to assistance to friendly aliens.Now, alien fans can add some weight to their argument that aliens exist—from the writings of Washington Irving. Irving (1783-1859) wrote the first fiction works in the colonial America. Among other things, Irving wrote about the history of New York and mythological stories; he also wrote satires, a powerful tool given the fledgling nation's political turmoil. However, he is best known for his stories, like “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Tales of a Traveler.”Of Irving's ouvre, it is Irving’s “Rip Van Winkle” to which UFO fans should direct their attention, for the argument has been made that Van Winkle's twenty-year sleep is actually a ease of alien abduction. As odd as this sounds, the ease deserves some investigation.1. What is the function of paragraph two?(A) to hook the reader’s attention so that s/he will continue reading(B) to move the discussion from the introduction to the highlight of the article(C) to give a detailed argument that “Rip Van Winkle” describes a UFO abduction(D) to tell biographical information about Washington Irving(E) to tell the story of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”2. Which of the following events happened around the time of Irving’s lifetime?(A) the Civil War(B) the Vietnam War(C) World War I(D) the American Revolution(E) World War II3. Which of the following inferences can be made about the Anasazi?(A) The beans probably gave them additional energy and cultural stability.(B) They lived near New England.(C) They all disappeared mysteriously.(D) They sacrificed children to the aliens.(E) They migrated freely until the 1980s.4. According to the article, for which of his writings was Irving famous?(A) “Tale of a Tub”(B) "Old Mother Hubbard"(C) “The Headless Horseman”(D) "Rip Van Winkle"(E) “The Life of Washington”5. Which of the following best describes the author’s tone?(A) rude but informative(B) knowledgeable but playful(C) Conceited but angry(D) Skeptical but pious(E) Sarcastic but rigorous6. The author’s main purpose in writing this piece is______.(A) to embarrass Washington Irving’s successors(B) to get the reader interested in reading mythology(C) to bring to light a little-known theory about Irving’s work(D) to argue that aliens do not exist(E) to refute the argument that George Washington believed in alien life.In the 1980s, theaters presented a new animated film called Anastasia. It told the story of a young, poverty-stricken Russian girl who comes to find out that she is the long-lost Princess Anastasia, daughter of Czar Nicholas II. By the end of the movie, she ascends her throne as a benevolent ruler. But fans of that movie must face an unpleasant truth: Either the writers got it all wrong, or they intentionally ignored history. On July 17, 1918, Anastasia, along with the rest of her family, was murdered before she reached the age of 18; there were no survivors. And although the film correctly targets Rasputin as a disreputable villain, it nevertheless caricatures his character and his ambitions.It's time to set the record straight.Rasputin, born Grigory Yefimovisc Novykh, was born in Siberia in 1872. He came from poverty-stricken, illiterate people, and he soon earned for himself a bad reputation for his wild lifestyle; indeed, his nickname “Rasputin” means debauched. For a time, Rasputin studied ata monastery, but he came to believe that the only means of salvation came through indulging one’s appetites. He then became a wandering, self-proclaimed holy man, and he traveled extensively, even into Greece and Jerusalem. Upon his return to Russia, Rasputin traveled to St. Petersburg. There he met Czar Nicholas II and his family. Unbelievably, despite his salacious lifestyle and his distaste for bathing, Rasputin ingratiated himself with the Czarina. For whatever reason, Rasputin proved repeatedly that he could comfort the crown prince Alexis, who was afflicted with hemophilia.Naturally, his close relationship with the ruling family threw a sour taste into the mouths of-the Russian nobility. They eventually plotted against Rasputin with" the goal of engineering his death. On December 29, 1916, a nobleman invited Rasputin to his home for drinks and conversation. There, he poisoned Rasputin^ drink and waited for himto die. Rasputin proved stronger than anticipated, and so the noble and his friends tried to shoot him instead. Again, Rasputin clung to life. Finally, the nobles had to drag him down to the river and drown him.Rasputin had his drawbacks. He was selfish. He was corrupt. He was politically ambitious. However, he does not deserve to be represented as he is in Anastasia.7. The author’s intent in writing this passage is______.(A) to further confound the information people have about Anastasia and her family(B) to desecrate Rasputin’s reputation(C) to praise the film Anastasia for its historical accuracy(D) to restore a little dignity to a powerful historical figure(E) to talk about Czar Nicholas II and his family8. When were Anastasia and her family murdered?(A) 1872(B) 1890(C) 1916(D) 1918(E) 19299. What did Rasputin consider himself?(A) a politician(B) a holy man(C) a czar(D) a noble(E) a spy10. Who, according to the article, had hemophilia?(A) Anastasia(B) the czar(C) the czarina(D) The crown prince(E) Rasputin11. The author writes this passage with(A) humility(B) fear(C) anxiety(D) serenity(E) outrageTurning and turning in the widening gyreThe falcon cannot hear the falconer;Things fall apart; the center cannot hold;Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhereThe ceremony of innocence is drowned;The best lack all conviction, while the worstAre full of passionate intensity ...—William Butler Yeats (1920)12. Which of the following events take place in this poem?(A) The volcanoes are beginning to explode.(B) The falcon cannot hear the falconer.(C) The animals cannot find their way home.(D) The people cannot see the sun.(E) The tidal wave dashes the shore to pieces.13. What is let loose upon the world?(A) the blood-dimmed tide(B) the widening gyre(C) the falconer(D) the ceremony of innocence(E) mere anarchy14. What cannot hold?(A) the moon(B) the tide(C) the center(D) the world(E) the worst15. This poem tries to express the______.(A) fine skill of falconry(B) understandable injustice of death(C) great joy about life(D) deep pessimism about the world(E) appreciation for anarchy as a political system16. Why do you think that the author uses words like “blood-dimmed,” “anarchy,” and“drowned innocence”?(A) to give a happy tone to the poem(B) to give a sad tone to the poem(C) to give a menacing tone to the poem(D) to give a light-hearted tone to the poem(E) to give a proud tone to the poemScattered across the United States are countless statues of men on horseback. You can find them in cemeteries, in parks, and outside public service buildings. Normally, these statues depict men in uniform sitting astride horses. The main difference among these statues are the position the horses hold; they rear back on their hind legs with both hooves in the air, or hold one hoof aloft, or plant all four hooves firmly on the ground.Legend has it that you can look at statues of men on horseback, anywhere in the United States, and know how they died. If the rider sits atop a horse with one hoof held up, then that person was wounded in battle and later died of his wounds. If the horse rears back on both hind legs, then that person died in battle. And if the horse stands on all four hooves, the rider died of natural causes.Unfortunately, this story is a load of horse manure. It’s pr etty to think that all sculptors adhered to this rule, but they did not. A simple scan across the horse-and-rider statues will prove this point. In fact, the lore generally is true only for Civil War battlefields.17. You are in a graveyard located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. You see many statues of menon horseback. One in particular catches your attention; it is made of bronze, and the man sits astride a horse reared back on both hind legs. You infer that______.(A) this man died in battle(B) this man was wounded in battle and later died(C) this man died of natural causes(D) this man was a public servant(E) this man liked horses18. In what sort of publication would you likely find this article?(A) a science text(B) an almanac(C) a book of trivia(D) a history book(E) a comic book19. The best title for this passage would be______.(A) Urban Legends Explained(B) Ripley’s Believe It or Not(C) Secrets of Civil War Battlegrounds(D) The Story of the Civil War(E) The Art of Making Statues20. The author’s tone can be described as______.(A) heavyhanded(B) mathematical(C) dour(D) lighthearted(E) loquaciousIt has been said that “History is written by the winners,” and to a certain extent this statement is true. If nothing else, history has a very selective memory. As we study the events of World War II, stories continue to surface. Some of these are happy; others are sad. Still others are merely intriguing.One such story is that of Vasili Zeitsev, who fought for the Russian army against the invading Germans. Zeitsev, a deer hunter from the Urals, became a hero for his marksmanship; in one ten-day period, he shot 40 Germans. He was so good a shot, and so demoralizing for German soldiers, that the Germans shipped in their own sharpshooter, Colonel Heinz Thornwald, for the express purpose of killing Zeitsev. Unfortunately for Thornwald, Zeitsev proved the better soldier. Thornwald, after attempting a shot, stuck up his head for a quick look around; Zeitsev took the advantage and eliminated Thornwald. By the end of the war, Zeitsev alone defeated 242 Germans before he was blinded by a land mine.Anyone interested in Zeitsev’s story can watch the recent film Enemy at the Gates, starring Joseph Fiennes, Jude Law, and Ed Harris. Even though some details have been changed, for example the inclusion of a love triangle, the movie is quite exciting and informative.21. How many Germans did Zeitsev kill?(A) 142(B) 242(C) 342(D) 442(E) 54222. What does the phrase “History is written by the winners” mean?(A) The losers, because of their suffering, arc more interesting to listen to.(B) The soldiers, because of their sacrifice, are ignored.(C) The winners, because they are now more powerful, can control information flow.(D) The generals, because of their military skill, can remain silent.(E) The artists, because of their skill, will listen to the soldiers.23. What ended Zeitsev’s career?(A) He stepped on a land mine and blew himself up.(B) He went deaf after standing too near a tank when it fired its shot.(C) He drowned in the attack on Normandy.(D) He was blinded by a land mine.(E) He was paralyzed when the cavalry stampeded his tent.24. Zeitsev was ______.(A) American(B) French(C) German(D) neutral(E) Russian25. The author intended_______.(A) to anger the reader(B) to relate an interesting historical tidbit(C) to plug the movie Enemy at the Gates(D) to praise the Germans(E) to document the story of Heinz Thornwald26. What can we infer from Thornwald’s defeat?(A) If Thornwald had aimed to the left, Zeitsev would be dead.(B) If Zeitsev had been more careful about checking his shot, Thornwald would be alive.(C) If Thornwald had not eaten 15 minutes before making his shot, Zeitsev would be alive.(D) If Thornwald had not joined the German army, Zeitsev would not have joined theRussian army.(E) If Thornwald had been more careful about checking to see whether he hit, Zeitsev mightnot have gotten a shot.27. Because of his great aim, which of the following jobs was Zeitsev assigned?(A) sniper(B) radio man(C) gunner(D) pilot(E) cookAnyone who has lived in the United States for any length of time has seen, or heard of, graffiti. Graffiti is the scrawled artwork that defaces public buildings, street signs, and roadways. The subjects depicted by graffiti artists range widely; sometimes the graffiti is just gang names and logos, other times it is the artist’s name. Sometimes the graffiti is vaguely attractive, but more often than not, it is just a mass of obscene words.Linguists will tell you that the term graffiti comes from the Italian word graffito, which means to scratch. Artists will tell you that the art form (They call it an art form!) dates back to the dawn of humanity; even the cave men used graffiti on their cave walls, and don’t forget the caricature of Jesus on the Domus Gelotiana in Rome, now on display in a museum.These modern, politically correct yahoos would have you believe the garbage we sec scrawled on sidewalks and mailboxes every day is somehow contributing to our quality of life. By ridding ourselves of these “urban artworks,” they say, w e are discriminating against those whose artistic ideals are different from ours.Well, I say, our ideals arc different—and theirs arc wrong. Art does not deface property. Art is not vulgar. Art is not commercialism for gangland activities. And I urge you to join my opinion.28. From what language does the word graffiti come?(A) English(B) Russian(C) Italian(D) Latin(E) Hebrew29. In what context arc you likely to find this kind of writing?(A) the headlines(B) the opinions/editorial page(C) the gossip columns(D) the sports page(E) the real estate section30. 'Which position does the author likely endorse?(A) The city should set aside funding for grants to graffiti artists so they can continue theirwork.(B) The Museum of Modern Art should consider having a showcase for graffiti art.(C) Young children should be allowed to express their artistic impulses on sidewalks andschool buildings.(D) Urban artists should create their own wrapping paper design.(E) Graffiti artists should receive jail sentences.31. In what place docs this author likely live?(A) a rural town in Mississippi(B) a village in eastern Kentucky(C) N ew York City(D) the seaside in Florida(E) a resort in Alaska32. With what emotion does the author write?(A) satisfaction(B) joy(C) fear(D) exasperation(E) sorrowStudents study the theory of communism in school. They know that it was created and popularized by Marx and Engels. They know that it advocates putting the state's needs above the individual’s needs. They know many of the Russian leaders—like Stalin, Khrushchev, and Gorbachev.What they may not realize is that, in the late 1890s, many great European and American thinkers adamantly advocated communism. This was a time during which one could sec class division taking place. At that time, people generally fit into one of two categories; either they were rich, or striving to be rich, or they were dirt poor. The poor desired to be rich, and the rich had no desire to come into any contact with the poor. Communism offered a way out for the poor at the expense of the wealthy; classlessness offered a hopeful future for many.Take, for example, British author H. G. Wells. Wells, one of the first science fiction writers, wrote The Time Machine with the tenets of communism firmly in mind. The Time Machine warns about what will happen if society continues to split into two factions—the rich and the poverty-stricken. The book shows the poverty-stricken class finally rising up and taking revenge upon the rich. By contrast, Wells argues, communism, with its classless society, offers a much more hopeful future.Another writer who favored communism was American author John Steinbeck. In his The Grapes of Wraths for example, he sets up a story in which poverty-stricken folk are offered a dream—the American Dream—that will never come true for them. Steinbeck holds capitalism accountable for the poverty and despair that exists in the world. He does this by depicting the horrible events that befall the Joad family on their way to find work in California. Bankers take over their farm.Their car breaks down, and salesmen try to gyp them out of their cash. The Joads can’t find work in California because there is always someone willing to work at a lower wage. All of these traumas, Steinbeck insinuates, will come true under capitalism. Steinbeck offers only one harmonious event for the Joads: a camp that runs on the principlesof communism.33. According to the passage, what text did John Steinbeck write?(A) Marx and Engels(B) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn(C) The Time Machine(D) Communism: The Way to Go(E) The Grapes of Wrath34. Which statement outlines the organization of these four paragraphs?(A) An introduction and an example with two opposite claims.(B) A conclusion, two supporting paragraphs, and an introduction.(C) An introduction, a claim, and two supporting paragraph-long examples.(D) Two claims with a supporting example.(E) An introduction, two supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.35. We can infer from the passage that the author_______.(A) is neutral(B) is a communist(C) is a capitalist(D) is a novelist(E) is poor36. The author sets out to______.(A) argue that communism is an evil theory(B) give an explanation as to why people once took a great interest in communism(C) advocate a return to communism(D) recommend some good books to read(E) eradicate capitalism from the worldIf you are a fan of such shows as Days of Our Lives or Passions, you are enjoying a dramatic tradition over a thousand years old. Any fan of a soap opera knows that certain trademark characters will be a part of the show, whether or not you want them to be. Every soap opera has a naive, innocent character (usually female) who runs into trouble with an evil, conniving, manipulative character (also usually female) who has set her sights on the innocent character’s boyfriend. Every soap opera, additionally, has an earnest young man who, because he is in love with the naive, innocent character, finds himself in conflict with a calculating, boastful man. These recurring character types are modern versions of archetypes created by commedia dell’arte.Commedia dell'arte evolved from the standards set by Roman comedies that became particularly popular during the Renaissance. Roman comedy had become highly formalized, and it used six main types of characters around whom the story unfolded. These characters included the Sweet Young Thing (a naive, innocent, young female character), the Miles Gloriosus (the superficially bold but secretly cowardly soldier), the Old Man (who takes a highly inappropriate interest in the Sweet Young Thing), the Old Woman (usually a nurseor chaperone of the Sweet Young Thing), the Brave Young Man (who eventually weds the Sweet Young Thing), and the Clever Slave (who comically but cleverly aids the Brave Young Man and the Sweet Young Thing in their attempts to escape the evil clutches of the Old Man).Commedia dell'arte adopted these main characters, in particular the Clever Slave (often called the zanni) and the Brave Young Man and the Sweet Young Thing (also called The Lovers or Harlequin and Columbine) and expanded their number. Eventually, a typical commedia dell’arte company consisted of 10 or 12 actors, each specializing in one or two character types, who ad-libbed performances. Over time, people grew tired of these stereotypical characters, and drama turned to more realistic depictions of human traumas. Nevertheless, remnants of commedia d ell’arte exist--such as those in modem soap operas, as we shall see as we analyze some modern day examples.37. The author wants to make the point that(A) soap operas are a complete waste of time(B) commedia dell'arte is a modem art form(C) Days of our Lives is the best soap opera on TV(D) old things can sometimes be recreated in new ways(E) commedia dell’arte was a highly scripted art form38. The character in commedia dell'arte who is a secret coward is the______.(A) Sweet Young Thing(B) Miles Gloriosus(C) Clever Slave(D) Old Man(E) Brave Young Man39. What is the purpose of paragraph one?(A) to tell about the commedia dell’arte(B) to discuss the latest plot developments of Days of Our Lives(C) to talk about specific commedia dell’arte characters(D) to engage the reader’s attention(E) to waste the reader’s time40. What is the name of the pair of lovers in commedia dell'arte?(A) Romeo and Juliet(B) Abbot and Costello(C) Punch and Judy(D) Betty and Veronica(E) Harlequin and Columbine。