[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 1 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the primary aim of the Habitat Restoration Team?

To protect and restore the local ecosystem.

To develop new commercial wildlife parks.

To protect and restore the local ecosystem.

To conduct laboratory biological research.

[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 3 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What are all prospective volunteers expected to bring to the park site?

A completed Volunteer Agreement Form.

Their own botanical gardening tools.

A completed Volunteer Agreement Form.

A certificate in invasive plant management.

A recommendation letter from their school.

[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 5 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the “shallowing hypothesis” assume about readers?

Readers treat digital texts lightly.

Digital texts are simpler to understand.

People select digital texts randomly.

Digital texts are suitable for social media.

[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 6 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: Why are audio and video increasingly used by university teachers according to the text?

They can hold students' attention.

They are more convenient to prepare.

They help develop advanced research skills.

They are more informative than text.

[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 7 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the author imply in the concluding sentence of the text?

Print texts cannot be entirely replaced in education.

Students should apply multiple learning techniques.

Teachers should produce their own teaching material.

Print texts cannot be entirely replaced in education.

Education outside the classroom cannot be ignored.

[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 8 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the phrase “in the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

If controlled by someone ill-intentioned.

If read by someone poorly educated.

If controlled by someone ill-intentioned.

If written by someone less competent.

If translated by someone unacademic.

[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 9 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is a distinctive feature of Campbell's book AI by Design?

It adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style.

It is packed with complex programming codes.

It adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style.

It provides step-by-step software installation instructions.

It is written exclusively for AI computer scientists.

[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 10 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does Campbell urge humanity to do regarding AI development?

Make joint global efforts to keep it under ethical control.

Rely entirely on tech companies to self-regulate.

Accelerate national AI arms races without restrictions.

Make joint global efforts to keep it under ethical control.

Ban all computer research institutions globally.

[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 11 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the author's primary purpose in writing this article?

To recommend and review a book on AI governance.

To give a brief account of the history of computing.

To provide a technical definition of algorithms.

To criticize computer science researchers.

[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Between the sheer monotony of jogging and feeling slow, I decided that the only reason I'd ever run again is if a big dog was chasing me! So I took up cycling. I bought a road bike and trained regularly. I dreamt of entering competitive cycle races until I flew to San Diego to visit my sister. One afternoon, I borrowed her bike and rode out into the hills. The challenge: the roads cut through deep valleys where I had to climb steep inclines for miles at a time. I'd never encountered such demanding slopes. That afternoon, I was easily passed by over 100 local cyclists who were accustomed to those terrains. When I returned home, riding my bike suddenly felt far more humbling.Question 12 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: Why did the author initially transition from jogging to cycling?

Out of boredom with running and seeking a fresh challenge.

To prepare for a triathlon competition.

Due to knee injuries from marathon training.

Out of boredom with running and seeking a fresh challenge.

Because his sister bought him a new racing bike.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 14 [2023 全国甲卷]: What is unique about the dining experience at Gaggan?

It offers molecular progressive Indian cuisine with emoji menus.

It strictly serves ancient aristocratic Thai recipes.

It offers molecular progressive Indian cuisine with emoji menus.

It operates in an open-air river barge on the Chao Phraya.

It requires diners to harvest their own vegetables.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 15 [2023 全国甲卷]: What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?

Both celebrate Thai culinary heritage and distinctive flavors.

Both operate inside international airport hotels.

Both celebrate Thai culinary heritage and distinctive flavors.

Both only serve vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Both are owned by the royal family.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 16 [2023 全国甲卷]: How do residents and visitors in the American West view grizzly bears?

They evoke deeply mixed feelings of awe and fear.

They believe grizzlies should only exist in zoos.

They regard them strictly as harmful agricultural pests.

They consider them completely harmless wild animals.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 17 [2023 全国甲卷]: What major legal protection helped grizzly bear populations recover after 1975?

The National Park Service Organic Act.

The Wilderness Preservation Treaty.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 18 [2023 全国甲卷]: What has prevented the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from delisting grizzly bears?

Lawsuits and vigorous opposition from conservation organizations.

A complete collapse of grizzly populations in Yellowstone.

The refusal of wildlife biologists to monitor bear tracks.

Opposition from urban tourism agencies.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 19 [2023 全国甲卷]: What can be inferred from the final sentence regarding human-bear interactions?

People and grizzlies can achieve sustainable coexistence with practical precautions.

Grizzly bears must be permanently relocated to Alaska.

People and grizzlies can achieve sustainable coexistence with practical precautions.

Electric fences are ineffective against large wild animals.

Human communities must abandon mountain areas.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 20 [2023 全国乙卷]: Why does the author argue that world history cannot be told through texts alone?

Because writing was invented late and only some cultures possessed written scripts.

Because ancient texts have all been lost to decay.

Because writing was invented late and only some cultures possessed written scripts.

Because written records are always deliberately falsified.

Because ancient alphabets cannot be deciphered by modern scholars.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 21 [2023 全国乙卷]: What does the wooden shield dropped at Botany Bay represent in the text?

The sole surviving tangible voice and record of the Australian Aboriginals on that day.

A decorative souvenir purchased by Captain Cook.

The sole surviving tangible voice and record of the Australian Aboriginals on that day.

A weapon that proved superior to European gun technology.

Evidence that the Aboriginals lived in large wooden fortresses.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 22 [2023 全国乙卷]: What is the primary benefit of studying history through surviving physical objects?

It provides a more balanced narrative by giving a voice to non-literate societies.

It allows historians to bypass all archaeology.

It provides a more balanced narrative by giving a voice to non-literate societies.

It proves that ancient societies were wealthier than modern ones.

It replaces the need to teach foreign languages.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 23 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which famous work authored by Neil MacGregor is this excerpt drawn from?

A History of the World in 100 Objects.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind.

The Silk Roads: A New History of the World.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 24 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which clause best completes [Blank 24] in the first paragraph?

Not only do they look beautiful,

Because they cost huge amounts of money,

Although they require specialized machinery,

[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 25 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which sentence best fits [Blank 25] following the discussion of harsh winters?

Instead, they grow much better indoors where temperatures remain mild.

Therefore, gardeners must leave them outside uncovered.

In contrast, outdoor trees never need rainfall.

As a result, plastic artificial flowers are always preferred.

[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 26 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which option best completes [Blank 26] after discussing air purification?

Varieties like peace lilies and spider plants rank among the most effective filters

All houseplants emit dangerous toxic smoke

Pots must be painted red to reflect sunlight

Watering them with sea water enhances their growth

[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 27 [2022 全国甲卷]: Which railway route is recognized as the longest continuous passenger rail line in the world?

The Glacier Express in Switzerland.

[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 28 [2022 全国甲卷]: Why is Switzerland's Glacier Express affectionately dubbed the “slowest express train in the world”?

It takes roughly 8 hours to travel across 291 alpine bridges and through 91 tunnels.

Its engines frequently break down in snowstorms.

It takes roughly 8 hours to travel across 291 alpine bridges and through 91 tunnels.

Passengers are required to push the train over the Oberalp Pass.

It stops at every village station along the Rhine valley.

[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 29 [2022 全国甲卷]: What unique geographical landscape does Australia's The Ghan traverse?

The red desert heart of the Australian Outback between Adelaide and Darwin.

Dense tropical rainforests of Queensland.

The red desert heart of the Australian Outback between Adelaide and Darwin.

The coastal cliffs along the Great Barrier Reef.

The glaciated valleys of the Snowy Mountains.

[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 30 [2022 全国甲卷]: What is the common experiential appeal shared by all three iconic rail journeys?

They immerse passengers in dramatic, diverse geographical landscapes.

They provide high-speed commuter transport for daily office workers.

They immerse passengers in dramatic, diverse geographical landscapes.

They operate exclusively on solar-powered magnetic levitation.

They require passengers to sleep in open-air observation carriages.

[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 31 [2022 全国甲卷]: What does the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis propose regarding language and reality?

Different linguistic structures shape and influence how speakers perceive reality.

All human languages have identical grammatical rules.

Different linguistic structures shape and influence how speakers perceive reality.

Language has no measurable connection to human thought.

Written symbols are superior to spoken dialects.

[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 32 [2022 全国甲卷]: How do grammatical genders in languages like German or Spanish affect speakers' perceptions?

They lead speakers to associate objects with masculine or feminine characteristics.

They make objects physically heavier or lighter.

They lead speakers to associate objects with masculine or feminine characteristics.

They prevent speakers from understanding foreign technical manuals.

They cause speakers to confuse colors with shapes.

[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 33 [2022 全国甲卷]: Why do speakers of languages using cardinal directions (North, South) excel at spatial orientation?

Their linguistic habits require continuous subconscious tracking of absolute direction.

They constantly carry magnetic navigation compasses.

Their linguistic habits require continuous subconscious tracking of absolute direction.

They are genetically endowed with superior inner ear balance.

Their villages are built in perfect circular formations.

[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 34 [2022 全国甲卷]: What is the consensus of modern cognitive science regarding language and thought?

Biology provides universal sensory foundations, while language cultivates subtle cognitive habits.

Language completely imprisons and limits human imagination.

Biology provides universal sensory foundations, while language cultivates subtle cognitive habits.

Language has zero influence on human memory or spatial skills.

Only mathematical formulas reflect genuine human reasoning.

[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Her mentor urged her not to lose heart. He reminded her that true mastery requires not just raw flair, but sustained, disciplined dedication.Question 36 [2022 全国甲卷]: What does the idiom “not to lose heart” mean in this context?

Not to become discouraged or lose courage.

Not to suffer a medical heart condition.

Not to become discouraged or lose courage.

Not to forget the musical score.

[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Day after day, she stayed late in the practice hall until the keyboard felt like a natural extension of her thoughts. When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 37 [2022 全国甲卷]: How did Clara transform her performance before the competition?

Through disciplined, persistent daily practice.

By hiring an expensive public relations manager.

Through disciplined, persistent daily practice.

By switching to play the violin instead.

By copying another student's unique style.

[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 39 [2021 新高考I卷]: What natural elements constitute the famous “Four Wonders” of Mount Huangshan?

Grotesque pine trees, granite peaks, seas of clouds, and hot springs.

Glaciers, volcanic craters, desert dunes, and coral reefs.

Grotesque pine trees, granite peaks, seas of clouds, and hot springs.

Deep ocean caves, waterfalls, limestone caverns, and geysers.

Lakes, rice terraces, bamboo forests, and grasslands.

[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 40 [2021 新高考I卷]: How do the hand-carved stone steps on Mount Huangshan reflect Daoist philosophy?

They blend imperceptibly into the living rock face in harmony with nature.

They were built using imported steel girders to stand apart from nature.

They blend imperceptibly into the living rock face in harmony with nature.

They are painted bright colors to dominate the landscape.

They prevent anyone from ascending the summits.

[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 41 [2021 新高考I卷]: What is the primary conservation objective of modern management at Mount Huangshan?

Balancing visitor accessibility with rigorous ecological preservation.

Maximizing commercial development regardless of environmental cost.

Balancing visitor accessibility with rigorous ecological preservation.

Closing the mountain permanently to all visitors.

Replacing native pine trees with commercial timber plantations.

[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 43 [2021 全国甲卷]: What architectural philosophy defines modern urban planning in Beijing?

Harmonizing imperial architectural heritage with modern sustainable infrastructure.

Demolishing all traditional courtyards to build concrete skyscrapers.

Harmonizing imperial architectural heritage with modern sustainable infrastructure.

Banning all electric vehicles and high-speed rail lines.

Building modern ring roads through the Forbidden City.

[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Scientific Logic & Environmental Chemistry]In atmospheric chemistry, green chemistry principles prioritize catalytic reactions that minimize toxic chemical by-products. When sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) gas emitted from industrial coal combustion dissolves into atmospheric moisture droplets, it oxidizes to form sulfurous and sulfuric acids, leading to acid rain. Environmental engineers utilize flue-gas desulfurization with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry to neutralize the acidic exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.Question 47 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the primary ecological hazard caused by untreated industrial $SO_2$ emissions?

Formation of acid precipitation damaging forests, soils, and aquatic ecosystems.

Immediate depletion of ocean salinity.

Formation of acid precipitation damaging forests, soils, and aquatic ecosystems.

Direct creation of radioactive fallout.

Sudden freezing of temperate rivers.

[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Scientific Logic & Environmental Chemistry]Environmental engineers utilize flue-gas desulfurization with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry to neutralize the acidic exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.Question 48 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the chemical role of calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry in flue-gas desulfurization?

It acts as a basic neutralizing agent reacting with acidic $SO_2$ to form solid $CaSO_3 / CaSO_4$.

It acts as a fuel to increase combustion temperature.

It acts as a basic neutralizing agent reacting with acidic $SO_2$ to form solid $CaSO_3 / CaSO_4$.

It acts as a radioactive tracer.

It bleaches smoke to make it visually invisible.

[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 1 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the primary aim of the Habitat Restoration Team?

To protect and restore the local ecosystem.

To develop new commercial wildlife parks.

To protect and restore the local ecosystem.

To conduct laboratory biological research.

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1. Reading Comprehension (阅读理解 – 4 Passages)
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In China’s National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao – 高考), English is one of the three compulsory primary subjects alongside Chinese and Mathematics, carrying a total of 150 marks. The objective reading, vocabulary, and grammar sections in national papers (新高考全国卷) are renowned for their intellectual rigor, testing advanced cognitive reading speed, lexical precision, and logical coherence:

1. Reading Comprehension (阅读理解 – 4 Passages)

Four rigorous academic passages (expository, narrative, scientific, and cultural) drawn from real-world international publications, testing main idea synthesis, nuanced inference, and contextual vocabulary.

2. Seven-Choose-Five (七选五 – Discourse Cohesion)

A specialized paragraph restoration task where candidates must insert 5 missing sentences from 7 options to reconstruct logical cohesion, transitional flow, and rhetorical structure.

3. Cloze Test (完形填空 – 15 Questions)

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4. Grammatical Fill-in-the-Blank (语法填空 – 10 Items)

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Reading Comprehension (Passages A–D)	Questions 1 − 15	Fact extraction, author perspective, paragraph theme, and critical contextual deduction	2024 National Paper I, 2023 National Paper II, 2022 Beijing Paper
Discourse Reading (Seven-Choose-Five • 七选五)	Questions 16 − 20	Paragraph topic sentences, cohesive transition markers, and logical hierarchy	2024 New Curriculum Paper, 2023 Zhejiang June Paper
Contextual Cloze Test (完形填空)	Questions 21 − 35	Emotional tone shifts, verbs in context, abstract nouns, and idiomatic collocations	2023 National Paper I, 2022 National Paper I, 2021 National Paper II
Grammar Fill-in-the-Blank & Syntax	Questions 36 − 50	Non-finite verb forms, conjunctions, clause connectors, adverbial modifiers, and prepositions	2024 National Paper I, 2023 National Paper II, 2021 National Paper I
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[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 1 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the primary aim of the Habitat Restoration Team? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage A (Habitat Restoration)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 1 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the primary aim of the Habitat Restoration Team?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 2 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the lower age limit for joining the Habitat Restoration Team? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage A (Habitat Restoration)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 2 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the lower age limit for joining the Habitat Restoration Team?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 3 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What are all prospective volunteers expected to bring to the park site? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage A (Habitat Restoration)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 3 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What are all prospective volunteers expected to bring to the park site?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 4 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the underlined phrase “shine through” in paragraph 2 mean? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage C (Digital vs Print Cognition)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 4 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the underlined phrase “shine through” in paragraph 2 mean?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 5 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the “shallowing hypothesis” assume about readers? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage C (Digital vs Print Cognition)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 5 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the “shallowing hypothesis” assume about readers?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 6 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: Why are audio and video increasingly used by university teachers according to the text? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage C (Digital vs Print Cognition)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 6 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: Why are audio and video increasingly used by university teachers according to the text?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 7 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the author imply in the concluding sentence of the text? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage C (Digital vs Print Cognition)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 7 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the author imply in the concluding sentence of the text?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 8 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the phrase “in the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage D (AI by Design)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 8 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the phrase “in the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 9 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is a distinctive feature of Campbell's book AI by Design? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage D (AI by Design)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 9 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is a distinctive feature of Campbell's book AI by Design?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 10 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does Campbell urge humanity to do regarding AI development? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage D (AI by Design)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 10 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does Campbell urge humanity to do regarding AI development?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 11 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the author's primary purpose in writing this article? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage D (AI by Design)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 11 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the author's primary purpose in writing this article?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Between the sheer monotony of jogging and feeling slow, I decided that the only reason I'd ever run again is if a big dog was chasing me! So I took up cycling. I bought a road bike and trained regularly. I dreamt of entering competitive cycle races until I flew to San Diego to visit my sister. One afternoon, I borrowed her bike and rode out into the hills. The challenge: the roads cut through deep valleys where I had to climb steep inclines for miles at a time. I'd never encountered such demanding slopes. That afternoon, I was easily passed by over 100 local cyclists who were accustomed to those terrains. When I returned home, riding my bike suddenly felt far more humbling.Question 12 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: Why did the author initially transition from jogging to cycling? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Cloze Narrative (Running & Cycling in San Diego)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Between the sheer monotony of jogging and feeling slow, I decided that the only reason I'd ever run again is if a big dog was chasing me! So I took up cycling. I bought a road bike and trained regularly. I dreamt of entering competitive cycle races until I flew to San Diego to visit my sister. One afternoon, I borrowed her bike and rode out into the hills. The challenge: the roads cut through deep valleys where I had to climb steep inclines for miles at a time. I'd never encountered such demanding slopes. That afternoon, I was easily passed by over 100 local cyclists who were accustomed to those terrains. When I returned home, riding my bike suddenly felt far more humbling.Question 12 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: Why did the author initially transition from jogging to cycling?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 13 [2023 全国甲卷]: Which restaurant in Bangkok is renowned for its elaborate multi-course set menu and zero-carbon practices? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage A (Bangkok Cuisine)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 13 [2023 全国甲卷]: Which restaurant in Bangkok is renowned for its elaborate multi-course set menu and zero-carbon practices?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 14 [2023 全国甲卷]: What is unique about the dining experience at Gaggan? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage A (Bangkok Cuisine)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 14 [2023 全国甲卷]: What is unique about the dining experience at Gaggan?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 15 [2023 全国甲卷]: What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage A (Bangkok Cuisine)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 15 [2023 全国甲卷]: What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 16 [2023 全国甲卷]: How do residents and visitors in the American West view grizzly bears? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Grizzly Conservation)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 16 [2023 全国甲卷]: How do residents and visitors in the American West view grizzly bears?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 17 [2023 全国甲卷]: What major legal protection helped grizzly bear populations recover after 1975? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Grizzly Conservation)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 17 [2023 全国甲卷]: What major legal protection helped grizzly bear populations recover after 1975?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 18 [2023 全国甲卷]: What has prevented the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from delisting grizzly bears? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Grizzly Conservation)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 18 [2023 全国甲卷]: What has prevented the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from delisting grizzly bears?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 19 [2023 全国甲卷]: What can be inferred from the final sentence regarding human-bear interactions? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Grizzly Conservation)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 19 [2023 全国甲卷]: What can be inferred from the final sentence regarding human-bear interactions?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 20 [2023 全国乙卷]: Why does the author argue that world history cannot be told through texts alone? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Material History)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 20 [2023 全国乙卷]: Why does the author argue that world history cannot be told through texts alone?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 21 [2023 全国乙卷]: What does the wooden shield dropped at Botany Bay represent in the text? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Material History)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 21 [2023 全国乙卷]: What does the wooden shield dropped at Botany Bay represent in the text?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 22 [2023 全国乙卷]: What is the primary benefit of studying history through surviving physical objects? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Material History)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 22 [2023 全国乙卷]: What is the primary benefit of studying history through surviving physical objects?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 23 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which famous work authored by Neil MacGregor is this excerpt drawn from? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Material History)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 23 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which famous work authored by Neil MacGregor is this excerpt drawn from?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 24 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which clause best completes [Blank 24] in the first paragraph? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Seven-out-of-Five (Indoor Plants)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 24 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which clause best completes [Blank 24] in the first paragraph?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 25 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which sentence best fits [Blank 25] following the discussion of harsh winters? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Seven-out-of-Five (Indoor Plants)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 25 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which sentence best fits [Blank 25] following the discussion of harsh winters?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 26 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which option best completes [Blank 26] after discussing air purification? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Seven-out-of-Five (Indoor Plants)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 26 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which option best completes [Blank 26] after discussing air purification?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 27 [2022 全国甲卷]: Which railway route is recognized as the longest continuous passenger rail line in the world? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage A (Epic Rail Journeys)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 27 [2022 全国甲卷]: Which railway route is recognized as the longest continuous passenger rail line in the world?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 28 [2022 全国甲卷]: Why is Switzerland's Glacier Express affectionately dubbed the “slowest express train in the world”? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage A (Epic Rail Journeys)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 28 [2022 全国甲卷]: Why is Switzerland's Glacier Express affectionately dubbed the “slowest express train in the world”?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 29 [2022 全国甲卷]: What unique geographical landscape does Australia's The Ghan traverse? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage A (Epic Rail Journeys)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 29 [2022 全国甲卷]: What unique geographical landscape does Australia's The Ghan traverse?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 30 [2022 全国甲卷]: What is the common experiential appeal shared by all three iconic rail journeys? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage A (Epic Rail Journeys)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 30 [2022 全国甲卷]: What is the common experiential appeal shared by all three iconic rail journeys?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 31 [2022 全国甲卷]: What does the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis propose regarding language and reality? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage C (Cognitive Linguistics)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 31 [2022 全国甲卷]: What does the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis propose regarding language and reality?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 32 [2022 全国甲卷]: How do grammatical genders in languages like German or Spanish affect speakers' perceptions? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage C (Cognitive Linguistics)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 32 [2022 全国甲卷]: How do grammatical genders in languages like German or Spanish affect speakers' perceptions?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 33 [2022 全国甲卷]: Why do speakers of languages using cardinal directions (North, South) excel at spatial orientation? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage C (Cognitive Linguistics)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 33 [2022 全国甲卷]: Why do speakers of languages using cardinal directions (North, South) excel at spatial orientation?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 34 [2022 全国甲卷]: What is the consensus of modern cognitive science regarding language and thought? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage C (Cognitive Linguistics)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 34 [2022 全国甲卷]: What is the consensus of modern cognitive science regarding language and thought?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]When young pianist Clara first arrived at the conservatory, she felt overwhelmed by the sheer talent around her. Her initial audition had been met with polite reservations from the senior faculty. Yet her mentor urged her not to lose heart. He reminded her that true mastery requires not just raw flair, but sustained, disciplined dedication. Day after day, she stayed late in the practice hall until the keyboard felt like a natural extension of her thoughts. When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 35 [2022 全国甲卷]: What was the senior faculty's initial reaction to Clara's audition? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Cloze Test (Determination & Mentorship)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]When young pianist Clara first arrived at the conservatory, she felt overwhelmed by the sheer talent around her. Her initial audition had been met with polite reservations from the senior faculty. Yet her mentor urged her not to lose heart. He reminded her that true mastery requires not just raw flair, but sustained, disciplined dedication. Day after day, she stayed late in the practice hall until the keyboard felt like a natural extension of her thoughts. When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 35 [2022 全国甲卷]: What was the senior faculty's initial reaction to Clara's audition?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Her mentor urged her not to lose heart. He reminded her that true mastery requires not just raw flair, but sustained, disciplined dedication.Question 36 [2022 全国甲卷]: What does the idiom “not to lose heart” mean in this context? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Cloze Test (Determination & Mentorship)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Her mentor urged her not to lose heart. He reminded her that true mastery requires not just raw flair, but sustained, disciplined dedication.Question 36 [2022 全国甲卷]: What does the idiom “not to lose heart” mean in this context?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Day after day, she stayed late in the practice hall until the keyboard felt like a natural extension of her thoughts. When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 37 [2022 全国甲卷]: How did Clara transform her performance before the competition? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Cloze Test (Determination & Mentorship)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Day after day, she stayed late in the practice hall until the keyboard felt like a natural extension of her thoughts. When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 37 [2022 全国甲卷]: How did Clara transform her performance before the competition?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 38 [2022 全国甲卷]: Which word is closest in meaning to “poise” as used in the passage? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Cloze Test (Determination & Mentorship)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 38 [2022 全国甲卷]: Which word is closest in meaning to “poise” as used in the passage?
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 39 [2021 新高考I卷]: What natural elements constitute the famous “Four Wonders” of Mount Huangshan? Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Cultural Heritage (Mount Huangshan)
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 39 [2021 新高考I卷]: What natural elements constitute the famous “Four Wonders” of Mount Huangshan?
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 40 [2021 新高考I卷]: How do the hand-carved stone steps on Mount Huangshan reflect Daoist philosophy? Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Cultural Heritage (Mount Huangshan)
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 40 [2021 新高考I卷]: How do the hand-carved stone steps on Mount Huangshan reflect Daoist philosophy?
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 41 [2021 新高考I卷]: What is the primary conservation objective of modern management at Mount Huangshan? Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Cultural Heritage (Mount Huangshan)
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 41 [2021 新高考I卷]: What is the primary conservation objective of modern management at Mount Huangshan?
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 42 [2021 新高考I卷]: Which grammatical form correctly completes: “_____ (inspire) by the mountain's grandeur, ancient poets composed immortal verses”? Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Cultural Heritage (Mount Huangshan)
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 42 [2021 新高考I卷]: Which grammatical form correctly completes: “_____ (inspire) by the mountain's grandeur, ancient poets composed immortal verses”?
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 43 [2021 全国甲卷]: What architectural philosophy defines modern urban planning in Beijing? Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Architecture & Urbanism (Beijing)
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 43 [2021 全国甲卷]: What architectural philosophy defines modern urban planning in Beijing?
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 44 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct relative pronoun: “Beijing is a historic metropolis _____ welcomes millions of international travelers each year.” Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Architecture & Urbanism (Beijing)
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 44 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct relative pronoun: “Beijing is a historic metropolis _____ welcomes millions of international travelers each year.”
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 45 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct verbal form: “Having _____ (live) in Beijing for five years, Arthur understands both its ancient lanes and modern business districts.” Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Architecture & Urbanism (Beijing)
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 45 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct verbal form: “Having _____ (live) in Beijing for five years, Arthur understands both its ancient lanes and modern business districts.”
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 46 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct adjective form: “The city's _____ (remark) preservation of imperial palaces demonstrates genuine reverence for history.” Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Architecture & Urbanism (Beijing)
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 46 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct adjective form: “The city's _____ (remark) preservation of imperial palaces demonstrates genuine reverence for history.”
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Scientific Logic & Environmental Chemistry]In atmospheric chemistry, green chemistry principles prioritize catalytic reactions that minimize toxic chemical by-products. When sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) gas emitted from industrial coal combustion dissolves into atmospheric moisture droplets, it oxidizes to form sulfurous and sulfuric acids, leading to acid rain. Environmental engineers utilize flue-gas desulfurization with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry to neutralize the acidic exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.Question 47 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the primary ecological hazard caused by untreated industrial $SO_2$ emissions? Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Applied Scientific Reasoning
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Scientific Logic & Environmental Chemistry]In atmospheric chemistry, green chemistry principles prioritize catalytic reactions that minimize toxic chemical by-products. When sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) gas emitted from industrial coal combustion dissolves into atmospheric moisture droplets, it oxidizes to form sulfurous and sulfuric acids, leading to acid rain. Environmental engineers utilize flue-gas desulfurization with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry to neutralize the acidic exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.Question 47 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the primary ecological hazard caused by untreated industrial $SO_2$ emissions?
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Scientific Logic & Environmental Chemistry]Environmental engineers utilize flue-gas desulfurization with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry to neutralize the acidic exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.Question 48 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the chemical role of calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry in flue-gas desulfurization? Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Applied Scientific Reasoning
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Scientific Logic & Environmental Chemistry]Environmental engineers utilize flue-gas desulfurization with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry to neutralize the acidic exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.Question 48 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the chemical role of calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry in flue-gas desulfurization?
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Mathematical Logic]In a randomized sample of 1,000 university students surveyed regarding daily reading habits, 600 students regularly read printed physical books, 500 students regularly read digital e-books, and 200 students regularly read both printed books and digital e-books.Question 49 [2021 全国甲卷]: How many students in the surveyed sample read neither printed books nor digital e-books? Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Applied Mathematical Reasoning
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Mathematical Logic]In a randomized sample of 1,000 university students surveyed regarding daily reading habits, 600 students regularly read printed physical books, 500 students regularly read digital e-books, and 200 students regularly read both printed books and digital e-books.Question 49 [2021 全国甲卷]: How many students in the surveyed sample read neither printed books nor digital e-books?
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Mathematical Logic]In a quality control test of solar battery components, the probability that an individual battery cell operates without defect is $p = 0.9$. Two independent cells are connected in series, meaning the circuit functions if and only if both cells operate without defect.Question 50 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the probability that the two-cell series circuit operates without defect? Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Applied Mathematical Reasoning
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Mathematical Logic]In a quality control test of solar battery components, the probability that an individual battery cell operates without defect is $p = 0.9$. Two independent cells are connected in series, meaning the circuit functions if and only if both cells operate without defect.Question 50 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the probability that the two-cell series circuit operates without defect?

Solved Representative Gaokao English Problems with Analysis

Gaokao English Master Question • Seven-Choose-Five (七选五)

Question 1 (Discourse Coherence • 2023 Gaokao National Paper):
Read the following excerpt and select the sentence that best fits the blank from the choices provided:

“Urban green spaces such as parks, community gardens, and rooftop terraces provide vital ecological refuges in crowded cities. ________. For instance, urban trees and vegetation intercept stormwater, reducing flood risks, while shading streets and dampening ambient summer temperatures by several degrees.”

(a) City dwellers often prefer outdoor cafes over traditional public parks.
(b) Beyond their aesthetic charm, these green zones deliver measurable environmental and climate benefits.
(c) Planting exotic ornamental flowers requires significant water resources and municipal investment.
(d) Many urban architects believe concrete structures are easier to maintain than botanical gardens.

Correct Answer: (b)
Detailed Gaokao Examination Commentary:
• Transitional Function: The preceding sentence introduces the topic of urban green spaces providing vital ecological refuges. The subsequent sentence begins with the illustrative connector “For instance” and details two specific environmental mechanisms: mitigating stormwater floods and cooling ambient summer heat.
• Therefore, the missing sentence must serve as the sub-topic sentence announcing these tangible environmental benefits. Option (b) provides the exact logical bridge connecting the concept to the supporting examples. Options (a), (c), and (d) introduce irrelevant or conflicting contrasts.

Gaokao English Master Question • Cloze Test (完形填空)

Question 2 (Contextual Word Choice • 2022 Gaokao National Paper):
“When Sarah first volunteered at the wildlife rescue sanctuary, she felt completely out of her element. Working with injured raptors demanded patience and steady hands. Over several weeks, however, her initial hesitation gave way to deep confidence as she learned to ________ the subtle behavioral signals the birds used to communicate distress.”

(a) decipher
(b) fabricate
(c) dismiss
(d) advertise

Correct Answer: (a) decipher
Detailed Gaokao Examination Commentary:
• Collocation & Semantics: The object in context is “the subtle behavioral signals”. In English, signals, codes, and subtle clues are deciphered (interpreted / made sense of through observation).
• In the narrative arc of Gaokao cloze tests, the protagonist moves from feeling “out of her element” and hesitant to gaining confidence by learning to understand (decipher) the animals’ non-verbal cues. Option (b) means invent/falsify, (c) means ignore, and (d) means promote publicly—none of which fit the context.

Gaokao English Master Question • Grammar Fill-in (语法填空)

Question 3 (Non-Finite Verb Forms • 2024 Gaokao New Curriculum Paper):
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb provided in parentheses:

“Dating back over two millennia, the ancient water conservancy project remains fully functional today, ________ (provide) irrigation and flood protection to thousands of hectares of fertile farmland across the Sichuan basin.”

(a) provides
(b) providing
(c) provided
(d) to provide

Correct Answer: (b) providing
Detailed Gaokao Examination Commentary:
• Syntactic Analysis: The main clause already contains its finite verb: “remains fully functional”. There is no coordinating conjunction (and, but, or) connecting another finite predicate, meaning the blank requires a non-finite verb (adverbial participle modifier).
• The relationship between the subject (“the ancient water conservancy project”) and the action (provide) is active and indicates an accompanying consequence / continuous state. Hence, the present participle providing (expressing a natural accompanying result) is grammatically required.

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[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 1 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the primary aim of the Habitat Restoration Team? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage A (Habitat Restoration)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 1 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the primary aim of the Habitat Restoration Team?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 2 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the lower age limit for joining the Habitat Restoration Team? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage A (Habitat Restoration)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 2 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the lower age limit for joining the Habitat Restoration Team?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 3 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What are all prospective volunteers expected to bring to the park site? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage A (Habitat Restoration)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Habitat Restoration]Help restore and protect Marin's natural areas from the Marin Headlands to Bolinas Ridge. We'll explore beautiful park sites while conducting invasive plant removal, winter planting, and seed collection. Habitat Restoration Team volunteers play a vital role in restoring sensitive resources and protecting endangered species across the ridges and valleys.AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:Volunteers aged 10 and over are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15. No prior experience is necessary. Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. Wear clothes that can get dirty, long pants, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Bring a personal water bottle, sunscreen, and layers of clothing for changing coastal weather.Question 3 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What are all prospective volunteers expected to bring to the park site?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 4 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the underlined phrase “shine through” in paragraph 2 mean? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage C (Digital vs Print Cognition)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 4 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the underlined phrase “shine through” in paragraph 2 mean?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 5 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the “shallowing hypothesis” assume about readers? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage C (Digital vs Print Cognition)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 5 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the “shallowing hypothesis” assume about readers?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 6 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: Why are audio and video increasingly used by university teachers according to the text? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage C (Digital vs Print Cognition)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 6 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: Why are audio and video increasingly used by university teachers according to the text?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 7 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the author imply in the concluding sentence of the text? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage C (Digital vs Print Cognition)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Digital vs Print Cognition]Digital texts, audio, and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.Reading print on paper encourages continuous concentration and cognitive reflection. In several experimental trials, the advantages of print shine through when readers are asked to perform complex tasks, such as drawing inferences from a text or recalling where information appeared on the page. Conversely, while consuming digital content, readers frequently scroll quickly, skim, and multitask.According to the 'shallowing hypothesis', frequent exposure to fast-paced digital media leads readers to engage with texts at a superficial level. Even when university teachers increasingly adopt audio and video because they hold students' attention, students consistently remember more detailed conceptual content when they read print. Educators must recognize that print texts cannot be entirely replaced in serious education.Question 7 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the author imply in the concluding sentence of the text?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 8 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the phrase “in the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage D (AI by Design)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 8 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does the phrase “in the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 9 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is a distinctive feature of Campbell's book AI by Design? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage D (AI by Design)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 9 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is a distinctive feature of Campbell's book AI by Design?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 10 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does Campbell urge humanity to do regarding AI development? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage D (AI by Design)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 10 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What does Campbell urge humanity to do regarding AI development?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 11 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the author's primary purpose in writing this article? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Reading Passage D (AI by Design)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: AI by Design]Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed our world, yet public understanding often lags behind technical developments. In her new book AI by Design, Catriona Campbell argues that humanity stands at a critical historical crossroads.Unlike many technical volumes packed with impenetrable jargon, Campbell adopts an accessible, down-to-earth writing style that invites ordinary citizens into the conversation. However, she warns that in the wrong hands, uncontrolled artificial intelligence could lead to societal manipulation and deep existential risks.Campbell strongly urges that rather than letting tech giants self-regulate or allowing individual nations to engage in a reckless AI arms race, societies must make joint global efforts to establish enforceable ethical boundaries. If you only read one book on the social governance of AI this decade, this is it.Question 11 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: What is the author's primary purpose in writing this article?
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Between the sheer monotony of jogging and feeling slow, I decided that the only reason I'd ever run again is if a big dog was chasing me! So I took up cycling. I bought a road bike and trained regularly. I dreamt of entering competitive cycle races until I flew to San Diego to visit my sister. One afternoon, I borrowed her bike and rode out into the hills. The challenge: the roads cut through deep valleys where I had to climb steep inclines for miles at a time. I'd never encountered such demanding slopes. That afternoon, I was easily passed by over 100 local cyclists who were accustomed to those terrains. When I returned home, riding my bike suddenly felt far more humbling.Question 12 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: Why did the author initially transition from jogging to cycling? Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) | Gaokao 2024 / Cloze Narrative (Running & Cycling in San Diego)
[Gaokao 2024 (新课标全国I卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Between the sheer monotony of jogging and feeling slow, I decided that the only reason I'd ever run again is if a big dog was chasing me! So I took up cycling. I bought a road bike and trained regularly. I dreamt of entering competitive cycle races until I flew to San Diego to visit my sister. One afternoon, I borrowed her bike and rode out into the hills. The challenge: the roads cut through deep valleys where I had to climb steep inclines for miles at a time. I'd never encountered such demanding slopes. That afternoon, I was easily passed by over 100 local cyclists who were accustomed to those terrains. When I returned home, riding my bike suddenly felt far more humbling.Question 12 [2024 新课标全国I卷]: Why did the author initially transition from jogging to cycling?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 13 [2023 全国甲卷]: Which restaurant in Bangkok is renowned for its elaborate multi-course set menu and zero-carbon practices? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage A (Bangkok Cuisine)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 13 [2023 全国甲卷]: Which restaurant in Bangkok is renowned for its elaborate multi-course set menu and zero-carbon practices?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 14 [2023 全国甲卷]: What is unique about the dining experience at Gaggan? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage A (Bangkok Cuisine)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 14 [2023 全国甲卷]: What is unique about the dining experience at Gaggan?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 15 [2023 全国甲卷]: What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage A (Bangkok Cuisine)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Culinary Landmarks]Bangkok has emerged as one of the world's most vibrant culinary capitals, where historic street food culture meets high-end gastronomic innovation.Nahm: Led by top-class chefs, Nahm focuses on authentic ancient Thai recipes derived from private aristocratic family journals, emphasizing intensely spicy and pungent herbs.Bo.lan: Committed to ecological sustainability and zero-carbon kitchen practices, Bo.lan offers an elaborate, large multi-course set menu highlighting rare indigenous heirloom vegetables from organic Thai farmers.Gaggan: Renowned worldwide for revolutionary progressive Indian cuisine, Gaggan reimagines traditional curries and spices using modern molecular gastronomy techniques, presenting courses via playful emoji menus.Issaya Siamese Club: Set within a historic century-old colonial pavilion surrounded by tropical gardens, Issaya provides relaxed fine dining blending traditional Thai flavor profiles with contemporary artistic presentation.Question 15 [2023 全国甲卷]: What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 16 [2023 全国甲卷]: How do residents and visitors in the American West view grizzly bears? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Grizzly Conservation)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 16 [2023 全国甲卷]: How do residents and visitors in the American West view grizzly bears?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 17 [2023 全国甲卷]: What major legal protection helped grizzly bear populations recover after 1975? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Grizzly Conservation)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 17 [2023 全国甲卷]: What major legal protection helped grizzly bear populations recover after 1975?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 18 [2023 全国甲卷]: What has prevented the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from delisting grizzly bears? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Grizzly Conservation)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 18 [2023 全国甲卷]: What has prevented the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from delisting grizzly bears?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 19 [2023 全国甲卷]: What can be inferred from the final sentence regarding human-bear interactions? Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Grizzly Conservation)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Grizzly Bear Conservation]When visitors arrive at Yellowstone or the Northern Rockies, the animal they most hope to see is often the same: a grizzly bear. Yet grizzlies evoke deeply mixed feelings among local ranchers, hunters, and suburban residents, representing both wilderness majesty and potential danger.In 1975, when grizzly populations in the lower 48 states plummeted to fewer than 800 individuals, the federal government placed them under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That legal shield transformed conservation: bear hunting was banned, core habitat was preserved, and recovery zones were established.Over the past five decades, grizzly populations have rebounded significantly, with numbers around Yellowstone expanding past 1,000. Recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed delisting the species in certain ecosystems. However, vehement opposition and lawsuits from conservation groups have blocked delisting, arguing that climate change and habitat fragmentation still threaten long-term genetic connectivity. Biologists believe that with smart coexistence strategies—bear-proof garbage cans, electric fencing, and wildlife overpasses—people can live in harmony with grizzlies.Question 19 [2023 全国甲卷]: What can be inferred from the final sentence regarding human-bear interactions?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 20 [2023 全国乙卷]: Why does the author argue that world history cannot be told through texts alone? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Material History)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 20 [2023 全国乙卷]: Why does the author argue that world history cannot be told through texts alone?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 21 [2023 全国乙卷]: What does the wooden shield dropped at Botany Bay represent in the text? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Material History)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 21 [2023 全国乙卷]: What does the wooden shield dropped at Botany Bay represent in the text?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 22 [2023 全国乙卷]: What is the primary benefit of studying history through surviving physical objects? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Material History)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 22 [2023 全国乙卷]: What is the primary benefit of studying history through surviving physical objects?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 23 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which famous work authored by Neil MacGregor is this excerpt drawn from? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Reading Passage D (Material History)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage D: Material History]If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity's later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook's voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain's record of that day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield dropped by a man in flight. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply as the written reports: a history told through things gives the unrecorded back a voice.Question 23 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which famous work authored by Neil MacGregor is this excerpt drawn from?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 24 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which clause best completes [Blank 24] in the first paragraph? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Seven-out-of-Five (Indoor Plants)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 24 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which clause best completes [Blank 24] in the first paragraph?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 25 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which sentence best fits [Blank 25] following the discussion of harsh winters? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Seven-out-of-Five (Indoor Plants)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 25 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which sentence best fits [Blank 25] following the discussion of harsh winters?
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 26 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which option best completes [Blank 26] after discussing air purification? Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) | Gaokao 2023 / Seven-out-of-Five (Indoor Plants)
[Gaokao 2023 (全国乙卷) — Contextual Structure (七选五): Indoor Botany]Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. [Blank 24], but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood, reducing stress and helping memory.Many plant species are not ideally suited to growing outside in cold winters. [Blank 25].Furthermore, researchers at botanical institutions have shown that pot plants clean surrounding air by absorbing carbon dioxide and volatile paint chemicals. [Blank 26], making them both functional air purifiers and beautiful domestic companions.Question 26 [2023 全国乙卷]: Which option best completes [Blank 26] after discussing air purification?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 27 [2022 全国甲卷]: Which railway route is recognized as the longest continuous passenger rail line in the world? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage A (Epic Rail Journeys)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 27 [2022 全国甲卷]: Which railway route is recognized as the longest continuous passenger rail line in the world?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 28 [2022 全国甲卷]: Why is Switzerland's Glacier Express affectionately dubbed the “slowest express train in the world”? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage A (Epic Rail Journeys)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 28 [2022 全国甲卷]: Why is Switzerland's Glacier Express affectionately dubbed the “slowest express train in the world”?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 29 [2022 全国甲卷]: What unique geographical landscape does Australia's The Ghan traverse? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage A (Epic Rail Journeys)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 29 [2022 全国甲卷]: What unique geographical landscape does Australia's The Ghan traverse?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 30 [2022 全国甲卷]: What is the common experiential appeal shared by all three iconic rail journeys? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage A (Epic Rail Journeys)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage A: Epic Rail Journeys]Long-distance train travel offers an unmatched opportunity to witness shifting geographical topography and authentic human culture across continents.The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia): Spanning over 9,289 kilometers across two continents, this legendary route crosses the Ural Mountains, vast Siberian taiga, and skirts the pristine shores of Lake Baikal. It remains the longest continuous passenger rail route on Earth.The Glacier Express (Switzerland): Known as the world's slowest express train, this 8-hour alpine journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz, passing across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and scaling the 2,033-meter Oberalp Pass amidst breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Ghan (Australia): Cutting straight through the red desert heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the tropical north, The Ghan offers travelers a vivid passage through dramatic canyons and Indigenous heritage sites.Question 30 [2022 全国甲卷]: What is the common experiential appeal shared by all three iconic rail journeys?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 31 [2022 全国甲卷]: What does the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis propose regarding language and reality? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage C (Cognitive Linguistics)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 31 [2022 全国甲卷]: What does the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis propose regarding language and reality?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 32 [2022 全国甲卷]: How do grammatical genders in languages like German or Spanish affect speakers' perceptions? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage C (Cognitive Linguistics)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 32 [2022 全国甲卷]: How do grammatical genders in languages like German or Spanish affect speakers' perceptions?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 33 [2022 全国甲卷]: Why do speakers of languages using cardinal directions (North, South) excel at spatial orientation? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage C (Cognitive Linguistics)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 33 [2022 全国甲卷]: Why do speakers of languages using cardinal directions (North, South) excel at spatial orientation?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 34 [2022 全国甲卷]: What is the consensus of modern cognitive science regarding language and thought? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Reading Passage C (Cognitive Linguistics)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Reading Comprehension Passage C: Cognitive Linguistics]Does the language you speak shape the way you think about time, space, and color? For decades, the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposed that different linguistic structures cause speakers to perceive reality differently.Modern empirical research confirms that while universal human biology provides the foundation for sensory perception, language creates subtle cognitive habits. For instance, languages that assign grammatical genders to inanimate objects (such as bridges or keys) lead native speakers to associate those objects with masculine or feminine descriptive qualities. Similarly, communities that orient navigation using absolute cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) rather than egocentric terms (left, right) demonstrate extraordinary spatial awareness even in unfamiliar windowless rooms.Question 34 [2022 全国甲卷]: What is the consensus of modern cognitive science regarding language and thought?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]When young pianist Clara first arrived at the conservatory, she felt overwhelmed by the sheer talent around her. Her initial audition had been met with polite reservations from the senior faculty. Yet her mentor urged her not to lose heart. He reminded her that true mastery requires not just raw flair, but sustained, disciplined dedication. Day after day, she stayed late in the practice hall until the keyboard felt like a natural extension of her thoughts. When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 35 [2022 全国甲卷]: What was the senior faculty's initial reaction to Clara's audition? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Cloze Test (Determination & Mentorship)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]When young pianist Clara first arrived at the conservatory, she felt overwhelmed by the sheer talent around her. Her initial audition had been met with polite reservations from the senior faculty. Yet her mentor urged her not to lose heart. He reminded her that true mastery requires not just raw flair, but sustained, disciplined dedication. Day after day, she stayed late in the practice hall until the keyboard felt like a natural extension of her thoughts. When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 35 [2022 全国甲卷]: What was the senior faculty's initial reaction to Clara's audition?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Her mentor urged her not to lose heart. He reminded her that true mastery requires not just raw flair, but sustained, disciplined dedication.Question 36 [2022 全国甲卷]: What does the idiom “not to lose heart” mean in this context? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Cloze Test (Determination & Mentorship)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Her mentor urged her not to lose heart. He reminded her that true mastery requires not just raw flair, but sustained, disciplined dedication.Question 36 [2022 全国甲卷]: What does the idiom “not to lose heart” mean in this context?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Day after day, she stayed late in the practice hall until the keyboard felt like a natural extension of her thoughts. When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 37 [2022 全国甲卷]: How did Clara transform her performance before the competition? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Cloze Test (Determination & Mentorship)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]Day after day, she stayed late in the practice hall until the keyboard felt like a natural extension of her thoughts. When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 37 [2022 全国甲卷]: How did Clara transform her performance before the competition?
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 38 [2022 全国甲卷]: Which word is closest in meaning to “poise” as used in the passage? Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2022 / Cloze Test (Determination & Mentorship)
[Gaokao 2022 (全国甲卷) — Cloze Narrative Excerpt]When the international concerto competition arrived, Clara played with such poise and passion that she claimed the grand prize.Question 38 [2022 全国甲卷]: Which word is closest in meaning to “poise” as used in the passage?
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 39 [2021 新高考I卷]: What natural elements constitute the famous “Four Wonders” of Mount Huangshan? Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Cultural Heritage (Mount Huangshan)
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 39 [2021 新高考I卷]: What natural elements constitute the famous “Four Wonders” of Mount Huangshan?
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 40 [2021 新高考I卷]: How do the hand-carved stone steps on Mount Huangshan reflect Daoist philosophy? Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Cultural Heritage (Mount Huangshan)
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 40 [2021 新高考I卷]: How do the hand-carved stone steps on Mount Huangshan reflect Daoist philosophy?
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 41 [2021 新高考I卷]: What is the primary conservation objective of modern management at Mount Huangshan? Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Cultural Heritage (Mount Huangshan)
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 41 [2021 新高考I卷]: What is the primary conservation objective of modern management at Mount Huangshan?
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 42 [2021 新高考I卷]: Which grammatical form correctly completes: “_____ (inspire) by the mountain's grandeur, ancient poets composed immortal verses”? Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Cultural Heritage (Mount Huangshan)
[Gaokao 2021 (新高考I卷) — Cultural & Environmental Heritage: Mount Huangshan]Mount Huangshan, located in southern Anhui Province, is acclaimed worldwide as one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Famed for its 'Four Wonders'—grotesque pine trees, dramatic granite peaks, ethereal seas of clouds, and bubbling hot springs—it has inspired Chinese ink landscape painters and poets for over a millennium.In ancient Chinese philosophy, Huangshan exemplifies the profound Daoist harmony between humanity and nature. Granite stone steps, meticulously carved into steep precipices by generations of masons, blend imperceptibly into the living rock face. Modern environmental protection protocols at Huangshan balance high tourist demand with ecological preservation, ensuring that fragile alpine flora remains pristine.Question 42 [2021 新高考I卷]: Which grammatical form correctly completes: “_____ (inspire) by the mountain's grandeur, ancient poets composed immortal verses”?
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 43 [2021 全国甲卷]: What architectural philosophy defines modern urban planning in Beijing? Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Architecture & Urbanism (Beijing)
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 43 [2021 全国甲卷]: What architectural philosophy defines modern urban planning in Beijing?
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 44 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct relative pronoun: “Beijing is a historic metropolis _____ welcomes millions of international travelers each year.” Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Architecture & Urbanism (Beijing)
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 44 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct relative pronoun: “Beijing is a historic metropolis _____ welcomes millions of international travelers each year.”
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 45 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct verbal form: “Having _____ (live) in Beijing for five years, Arthur understands both its ancient lanes and modern business districts.” Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Architecture & Urbanism (Beijing)
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 45 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct verbal form: “Having _____ (live) in Beijing for five years, Arthur understands both its ancient lanes and modern business districts.”
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 46 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct adjective form: “The city's _____ (remark) preservation of imperial palaces demonstrates genuine reverence for history.” Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Architecture & Urbanism (Beijing)
[Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) — Architecture & Urban Evolution: Beijing]Beijing represents a magnificent synthesis of ancient imperial majesty and cutting-edge 21st-century technological urbanism. From Buddhist monasteries and courtyards to high-speed rail hubs, narrow traditional hutongs sit peacefully alongside modern ring-road expressways.Rather than clearing away historic neighborhoods, modern urban planners in Beijing prioritize heritage preservation alongside sustainable development. Restoring ancient gray brick courtyards with modern energy-efficient insulation demonstrates that cultural continuity and technological modernization can reinforce one another.Question 46 [2021 全国甲卷]: Choose the correct adjective form: “The city's _____ (remark) preservation of imperial palaces demonstrates genuine reverence for history.”
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Scientific Logic & Environmental Chemistry]In atmospheric chemistry, green chemistry principles prioritize catalytic reactions that minimize toxic chemical by-products. When sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) gas emitted from industrial coal combustion dissolves into atmospheric moisture droplets, it oxidizes to form sulfurous and sulfuric acids, leading to acid rain. Environmental engineers utilize flue-gas desulfurization with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry to neutralize the acidic exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.Question 47 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the primary ecological hazard caused by untreated industrial $SO_2$ emissions? Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Applied Scientific Reasoning
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Scientific Logic & Environmental Chemistry]In atmospheric chemistry, green chemistry principles prioritize catalytic reactions that minimize toxic chemical by-products. When sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) gas emitted from industrial coal combustion dissolves into atmospheric moisture droplets, it oxidizes to form sulfurous and sulfuric acids, leading to acid rain. Environmental engineers utilize flue-gas desulfurization with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry to neutralize the acidic exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.Question 47 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the primary ecological hazard caused by untreated industrial $SO_2$ emissions?
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Scientific Logic & Environmental Chemistry]Environmental engineers utilize flue-gas desulfurization with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry to neutralize the acidic exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.Question 48 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the chemical role of calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry in flue-gas desulfurization? Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Applied Scientific Reasoning
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Scientific Logic & Environmental Chemistry]Environmental engineers utilize flue-gas desulfurization with calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry to neutralize the acidic exhaust before it enters the atmosphere.Question 48 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the chemical role of calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) slurry in flue-gas desulfurization?
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Mathematical Logic]In a randomized sample of 1,000 university students surveyed regarding daily reading habits, 600 students regularly read printed physical books, 500 students regularly read digital e-books, and 200 students regularly read both printed books and digital e-books.Question 49 [2021 全国甲卷]: How many students in the surveyed sample read neither printed books nor digital e-books? Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Applied Mathematical Reasoning
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Mathematical Logic]In a randomized sample of 1,000 university students surveyed regarding daily reading habits, 600 students regularly read printed physical books, 500 students regularly read digital e-books, and 200 students regularly read both printed books and digital e-books.Question 49 [2021 全国甲卷]: How many students in the surveyed sample read neither printed books nor digital e-books?
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Mathematical Logic]In a quality control test of solar battery components, the probability that an individual battery cell operates without defect is $p = 0.9$. Two independent cells are connected in series, meaning the circuit functions if and only if both cells operate without defect.Question 50 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the probability that the two-cell series circuit operates without defect? Gaokao 2021 (全国甲卷) | Gaokao 2021 / Applied Mathematical Reasoning
[Gaokao Core Competency Benchmark — Mathematical Logic]In a quality control test of solar battery components, the probability that an individual battery cell operates without defect is $p = 0.9$. Two independent cells are connected in series, meaning the circuit functions if and only if both cells operate without defect.Question 50 [2021 全国甲卷]: What is the probability that the two-cell series circuit operates without defect?

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Gaokao Chemistry Master Problem • Innovative Battery Electrochemistry

Problem 1 (Advanced Rechargeable Aqueous Dual-Membrane Cell):
A high-performance rechargeable aqueous zinc-organic flow battery is constructed using metallic Zinc as the negative electrode and an organic redox polymer (Poly-TEMPO / TEMPO⁺) as the positive electrode. The cell incorporates a bipolar membrane system with an intermediate neutral salt reservoir (Na₂SO₄) separated from the cathode compartment by an Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) and from the anode compartment by a Cation Exchange Membrane (CEM). During the discharge process, which of the following statements is strictly correct?

(a) The positive electrode undergoes oxidation and electrons flow from the positive terminal to the negative terminal through the external circuit.
(b) SO₄²⁻ ions in the intermediate chamber migrate across the CEM toward the negative electrode compartment.
(c) The negative electrode reaction during discharge is: Zn + 4 OH⁻ − 2 e⁻ → [Zn(OH)₄]²⁻ (in alkaline medium) or Zn − 2 e⁻ → Zn²⁺ (in mild acidic/neutral electrolyte).
(d) During the recharging cycle, the pH of the positive electrode electrolyte compartment progressively decreases due to H⁺ consumption.

Correct Answer: (c)
Detailed Gaokao Examination Commentary:
• Discharge Mechanics: At the negative electrode (anode), Zinc is oxidized spontaneously (Zn − 2 e⁻ → Zn²⁺), releasing electrons that travel through the external circuit toward the cathode (positive electrode), invalidating statement (a).
• Ion Migration & Membrane Selectivity: As Zn²⁺ cations accumulate in the anode compartment, electrical neutrality requires that Na⁺ cations in the middle reservoir pass across the Cation Exchange Membrane (CEM) into the anode chamber, while anions (such as SO₄²⁻) pass across the Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) into the cathode chamber. Negative ions cannot cross the CEM, which invalidates statement (b).
• Therefore, statement (c) accurately represents the standard anodic oxidation half-reaction.

Gaokao Chemistry Master Problem • Multi-Equilibrium Distribution Curves

Problem 2 (Diprotic Acid Ionic Speciation & Distribution Fractions):
At 298 K, a 0.10 mol·L⁻¹ aqueous solution of a diprotic organic weak acid H₂A is titrated with 0.10 mol·L⁻¹ NaOH solution. The distribution fractions δ(X) of species H₂A, HA⁻, and A²⁻ [where δ(X) = c(X) / [c(H₂A) + c(HA⁻) + c(A²⁻)]] are plotted against pH. The intersection point of the δ(H₂A) and δ(HA⁻) curves occurs at pH = 4.20, and the intersection point of the δ(HA⁻) and δ(A²⁻) curves occurs at pH = 9.80. Which of the following deductions is correct?

(a) The first ionization constant of the acid is K_a1 = 1.0 × 10^−9.80.
(b) In a 0.10 mol·L⁻¹ NaHA aqueous solution, the solution is basic because hydrolysis dominates over ionization.
(c) In the solution at pH = 7.0, the concentration ranking is: c(HA⁻) > c(A²⁻) > c(H₂A).
(d) At the second stoichiometric equivalence point, c(Na⁺) = c(HA⁻) + c(A²⁻).

Correct Answer: (c)
Detailed Gaokao Examination Commentary:
1. Ionization Constants: At the first intersection point, c(H₂A) = c(HA⁻) ⇒ K_a1 = c(H⁺) = 10^−4.20 = 6.31 × 10⁻⁵. At the second intersection, c(HA⁻) = c(A²⁻) ⇒ K_a2 = c(H⁺) = 10^−9.80 = 1.58 × 10⁻¹⁰. Statement (a) reverses K_a1 and K_a2.
2. Amphiprotic NaHA Behavior: For NaHA, the ionization constant is K_a2 = 1.58 × 10⁻¹⁰, and the hydrolysis constant is K_h = K_w / K_a1 = 10⁻¹⁴ / 10^−4.20 = 10^−9.80 = 1.58 × 10⁻¹⁰. Because K_a2 ≈ K_h, the solution is essentially neutral/weakly acidic; ionization does not lag behind hydrolysis, making (b) incorrect.
3. Speciation at Neutral pH (7.0): pH 7.0 lies between 4.20 and 9.80. As pH rises well past 4.20, H₂A drops below 1%. At pH 7.0, HA⁻ is the dominant species (>90%), A²⁻ is present at ∼0.16%, and H₂A is present at ∼0.16%. Thus, c(HA⁻) > c(A²⁻) > c(H₂A) holds true, confirming statement (c).
4. By charge balance, at equivalence c(Na⁺) + c(H⁺) = c(OH⁻) + c(HA⁻) + 2 c(A²⁻), which contradicts statement (d).

Gaokao Chemistry Master Problem • Industrial Flowsheet (工艺流程)

Problem 3 (Hydrometallurgical Recovery of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent Cathodes):
In the industrial recycling flowsheet for spent LiCoO₂ lithium-ion battery cathode materials, the crushed black powder is subjected to reductive acid leaching using H₂SO₄ and H₂O₂ at 80°C. The resulting leach liquor contains Co²⁺, Li⁺, and trace Fe³⁺ and Al³⁺ impurities. After precipitation of impurities as hydroxides, sodium fluoride (NaF) is added to remove trace Ca²⁺ as CaF₂ (K_sp = 1.5 × 10⁻¹⁰). What is the primary role of H₂O₂ in the leaching stage, and what is the minimum fluoride ion concentration needed to ensure residual Ca²⁺ drops below 1.0 × 10⁻⁵ mol·L⁻¹?

(a) Oxidizing agent; [F⁻] ≥ 1.5 × 10⁻⁵ mol·L⁻¹
(b) Reducing agent; [F⁻] ≥ 3.87 × 10⁻³ mol·L⁻¹
(c) Complexing agent; [F⁻] ≥ 1.5 × 10⁻² mol·L⁻¹
(d) Catalytic buffer; [F⁻] ≥ 1.22 × 10⁻⁴ mol·L⁻¹

Correct Answer: (b)
Detailed Gaokao Examination Commentary:
1. Redox Role of H₂O₂: In LiCoO₂, cobalt is in the insoluble +3 oxidation state (Co^III). Leaching with dilute sulfuric acid alone is inefficient because Co³⁺ is difficult to dissolve. Hydrogen peroxide acts as a reducing agent (O in H₂O₂ has oxidation state −1 and oxidizes to O₂), reducing Co³⁺ to easily soluble Co²⁺:
2 LiCoO₂ + 3 H₂SO₄ + H₂O₂ → 2 CoSO₄ + Li₂SO₄ + 4 H₂O + O₂↑
2. Precipitation Math: For calcium fluoride, K_sp(CaF₂) = c(Ca²⁺) × [c(F⁻)]² = 1.5 × 10⁻¹⁰.
Setting c(Ca²⁺) ≤ 1.0 × 10⁻⁵ mol·L⁻¹:
[c(F⁻)]² ≥ K_sp / c(Ca²⁺) = (1.5 × 10⁻¹⁰) / (1.0 × 10⁻⁵) = 1.5 × 10⁻⁵.
Taking the square root: c(F⁻) ≥ √(1.5 × 10⁻⁵) = √(15 × 10⁻⁶) ≈ 3.87 × 10⁻³ mol·L⁻¹.

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