1、阅读理解专项练习题届英语高考一轮复习有答案高考英语阅读理解专项练习题（含答案）Virtual conferences raise challenges fbr organizers, attendees and speakers. However, a number of suiprising positives show how virtual conferences are generating a pattern shift in how conferences of the future could look.One of the greatest benefits has been
2、the environment. A recent review showed that the total carbon footprint of the worlds estimated 7.8 million researchers travelling to one conference a year ranges from 3.9 to 15.6 million metric tons, equal to that of some small nations. In contrast, organizers of two fully virtual conferences in th
3、e U.S. estimated that their total carbon emissions were less than 1 percent of a traditional fly-in event.Relocating conferences online is also accessible to a larger and more diverse audience.Travelling has long raised problems for people with children or disabilities. Similarly, financial and visa
4、 restrictions prevent many from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and specific countries from attending international meetings. While the 2019 European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly in Vienna attracted just over 16,200 participants, the online 2020 General Assembly registered over 26
5、,000 individual users. Since the scale of virtual conferences is much better (han in-person ones, it has been relatively easy to accommodate all these extra attendees.To boost social interactions among participants across continents and time zones, conferences arc bringing new apps into play. Braind
6、atc and Brclla” match profiles uploaded by attendees and suggest private video conferences to discuss shared interests. Such matchmaking apps not only reintroduce the networking opportunities sought by conferencegoers, but may even lower the barrier for junior members to reach out to the superstars
7、in their Held. Other conference organizers have been using the ability of online platforms to divide participants into groups to foster more mixing, rather (han watching attendees automatically gravitate (被吸弓I) to big names.Ultimately, in-person and virtual conferences are not interchangeable. Confe
8、rences of the future should aim to capture the main strengths of both. An informal survey by Nature showed that 80 percent of 486 respondents believe that some meetings should be held virtually.1. How does the author explain the environmental benefits in Paragraph 2?Gary Koppelman, now an award-winn
9、ing science teacher, once realized that designing his own lab experiments and projects helped him understand how theories worked in the real world. His discoveries about his own learning challenged him to design an alternative method to teach science at Blissfield Elementary, a small rural school in
10、 southeast Michigan, where he began teaching in 1976.t4All lessons should start with the interests of young children, is how Koppchnan sums up the philosophy behind what he calls his “hands-on, minds-on teaching approach. He tries to provide daily opportunities for students lo engage with the natura
11、l world, ask questions, collect and analyze data, and work with their partners to come up with answers.In Koppelmans view, children are bom with all the qualities of a good scientist: They are curious, eager to investigate their surroundings, and happy to experiment. But too many students enter elem
12、entary, school classrooms that extinguish that passion with lessons that, arc disconnected from (heir lives and the natural world around them.Inquiry-driven science classrooms in elementary grades are rare, says John L. Rudolph, the author of How We Teach Science: Whats Changed, and Why It Matters.
13、The approach requires more teacher training, funding, and complex assessments, but the payoff is worth it, Rudolph said. Not only do students learn critical thinking and communication skills, but also they develop a deep understanding of how scientists, come, up with evidence and develop conclusions
14、 in these inquiry-driven science classrooms, which Rudolph views as a largely ignored part of science education.The impact ofKoppelmans hands-on, minds-on, teaching approach: has been huge: For some years Blissfield Elementary scored near the top in science tests of the state. More of the districts
15、students are going to major in STEM fields in college.27.What is the idea behind Koppelmans teaching approach?A.Critical thinking should be avoided.B.Students should be encouraged to study alone.C.Teaching should satisfy the interests of students.D.Lab experiments and projects should be designed by
16、teachers.28.What does the underlined word “extinguish in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Follow.B. Show.C. Discover.D. Remove.29.What docs Rudolph say about the inquiry-driven science classroom?A.Il is fairly easy to carry out.B.It is worthwhile to apply it to practice.C.1( inspires students to assess
17、themselves.D.It has gained popularity in elementary schools.30.Which of the following can best describe Koppel man?A.Creative.B. Humorous. C. Modest.D. Talkative.Planning to travel abroad in the coining year? Excellent! That means you have plenty of time to design your trip io include a few of the f
18、amous European festivals. Here are our top picks of annual Europe events:Keukenhof: Amsterdams Tulip Flower Festival (Netherlands)April 1April 30. 2022In this festival, more than 500 flower growers show off what they have! The Keukenhof garden dates back to the 15th century. Are you a flower lover?
19、This is a must-go event!Stars of the White Nights Festival: St Petersburgs annual art fair (Russia)May 27August 15, 2022The Stars of the While Nights Festival in S( Petersburg is one of the most popular musical and cultural events in Russia. The festival runs throughout the season of the midnight su
20、n. You can enjoy music, opera, ballet, film and all sorts of outdoor celebrations.Berlin Beer Festival: The Grey Citys celebration of the golden drink (Germany)September 17 ctobcr 3, 20222.0(X) beers from 87 different countries - amazing! The Berlin Beer Festival celebrates beer culture and everythi
21、ng that goes with it. Each year, around 800,000 visitors come here! What can you look forward to? The atmosphere, beer and some of (he best music. There are national and international music acts throughout the festival!Advent Markets: Austrian Christmas festivities in Vienna (Austria)NovemberDecembe
22、r, 2022If its Christmas chccr you rc after, look no further! Advent Markets arc an age-old tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. Not sure what to get your loved ones? We* re sure youll find something as there are over 20 official Christmas markets. They sell all sorts of seasonal gifts and tradi
23、tional Viennese treats.31.Who is the text intended for?A.ArtistsB.E vent organizersC. Tour guidesD.VisitorsIn which city can people enjoy ballet in the festive?A.AmsterdamB.St Petersburg.C. BerlinD.ViennaWhich festival can people go to during Chinese National Day holiday?A.Amsterdams Tulip Flower Fe
24、stivalB. Stars of the White Nights FestivalC. Berlin Beer FestivalD. Austrian Christmas festivitiesPart-time Employment and More JobsGetting startedReview the information offered in our Job Search section, where you can learn how to: construct your resume and get feedbackprepare for interviewsunders
25、tand employer expectationsnegotiate job offers and work schedulesand much moreFinding part-time job openingsHandshakeThe first place to look for a part-time job is Handshake, the Career Centers exclusive online database of both on and off-campus job listings. You will find a variety of part-time pos
26、itions located on campus or within an easily accessible area. The number of part-time openings listed will likely increase as the semester begins. To access current part-time listings in Handshake, log in and click on Jobs.Work StudyWork Study positions arc restricted to students who have received a
27、 Work Study award. Referto the Work Study site for information about qualification, guidelines, program regulations and current job listings.Other resources for part-time student employmentOn campus Rcc Sports FacilityCal Dining ServiceCampus LibrariesThe Disabled Students Program on campus has info
28、rmation on working as attendants fbr students with disabilities. Contact for more information. Paid positions at Residential and Family Living through the Office of Student DevelopmentAmazons locker store located in MLK Student Union is often seeking part-time help.Off campus LocaKvisejobs Who is th
29、e text most probably intended for?A.Jobless people. B. College students. C. Disabled teenagers. D. Financial majors.32.What do Handshake and Work Study have in common?A.They offer information online.C. They supply diverse job opportunities.36.Where can the text be found?A. In the local newspaper.C.
30、In a guidebook to part-time jobs.B.They provide jobs in the local area.D. They deliver services to all the people.B.On a university bulletin board.D. On the local governments website.Last spring, Karly Bierma, an 18-year-old girl from Canby High School （CHS） in Oregon, US, carried with her a spirit
31、of go-for-it mentality. And its that spirit that led her down an unexpected, entrepreneurial （企业家的）road at a relatively young age.Growing up on a 75-acre farm, Bierma knew from an early age that art was going to be part of her life. Along with doing chores, Biermas passion fbr art started to really
32、arouse as a seventh-grader when the plain white walls of Ninety-One School called out to her fbr color and a lively sense. Denied the chance to create a mural （壁画）on one of the walls initially, she ran home, made a full design, got paint donated and organized a committee, then came back about a week later with a full plan and got a yes.As Bierma grew as an artist, she realized that she wanted to share her passion and her creations with a larger audience. But how?T started
