【正文】 （2）What can we learn about the beach at Doonagh? A.It is not located in Ireland.B.It disappeared 12 years ago.C.It once disappeared for more than 30 years.D.It is just made up of rocks and pools.（3）According to the local legend, when should the Ashleam Bay beach have e back? A.In 1982.B.In 2012.C.In 2016.D.In 2018.（4）What does Dr Kevin Lynch think of the phenomenon? A.Some abnormal storms lead to ocean39。s enlargement,B.It is hard to uncover the mystery of beach39。s disappearing.C.Climate changes can result in beaches disappearing pletely.D.Hydrodynamics and sediment supply cause two beaches to disappear.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）B（4）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新聞報道，愛爾蘭西北部的一個海灘不易而飛，但過一段時間它又回來了。傳言阿什拉姆灣的海灘每七年返回一次，然后又消失。有些人可能認(rèn)為氣候變化會導(dǎo)致這種現(xiàn)象，但地理學(xué)家凱文林奇博士認(rèn)為Achill這兩個海灘不斷消失的原因是流體力學(xué)和沉積物供應(yīng)共同作用的結(jié)果。而不是氣候變化的原因。(1)考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第一段中的” off the coast of Ireland, where people are celebrating the return of the beautiful Ashleam Bay beach that was taken from them in 2005.”及第四段中的“As you can imagine, everyone on the island of Achill is thrilled to have their sandy beach back,”?？芍藗儗τ诤┑幕貧w是非常興奮的。故選B。(2)考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第二段中的“The beach at Doonagh, located only six miles away from Ashleam Bay, was restored earlier in 2016 after waves created by spring storms had swept away all the sand in 1984, leaving just rock pools behind,”可知，Doonagh海灘于1984年被春天的風(fēng)暴席卷了所有的沙子只留下巖石池，在2016年初恢復(fù)了。由此可推斷出Doonagh在消失了32年后又恢復(fù)了。故選C。(3)考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第一段中的“the beautiful Ashleam Bay beach that was taken from them in 2005.”可知，Ashleam Bay是在2005年消失的。第三段中的“There is local legend that stretches back hundreds of years that says this beach at Ashlcam Bay returns for a short every seven years then disappears again.” 當(dāng)?shù)胤絺髡f。說阿什卡姆灣的海灘每七年恢復(fù)一次，然后又消失。也就是2005+7=2012年回歸，故選B。(4)考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第五段中的“Dr Kevin Lynch, a geographer at NUT Galway, says that these occurrences are the result of hydrodynamics (流體力學(xué)) and sediment(沉積物) supply, rather than climate changes.”可知，這種現(xiàn)象是流體力學(xué)和沉積物供應(yīng)共同作用的結(jié)果。故選D。【點評】本題考點涉及推理判斷題型的考查，是一篇新聞報道，要求考生根據(jù)上下文的邏輯關(guān)系，進(jìn)行分析，推理，選出正確答案。8．閱讀理解 Years ago, students applying to colleges and universities had to have their applications and personal essays printed out and then “snailmailed”. Flash forward to today39。s world of Facebook, Instagram and WeChat, where photos, videos and mobile phones rule. Fortunately, several new tools are making it easier for college applicants to use technology to show off their personalities, skills and creativity. ZEEMEE One of the more popular innovations in college applications is ZeeMee, a free mobile app that allows students to upload personal profiles and videos to create visual resumes. More than 220 colleges and universities offer a ZeeMee option as part of the application process. The video can show the unique creative aspects of the applicants.THE COALITION LOCKER Another relatively new tool es from the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success, now used by more than 110 member colleges and universities. Among the group39。s stated goals are getting students engaged in college prep early and using technology to create a supportive application process that encourages reflection and selfdiscovery. Students who sign up for the free platform get access to a digital “l(fā)ocker”, which they can use all through high school to save class papers, artwork, newspaper stories, videos and photos to share with colleges when they eventually apply. VIDEO — CHAT INTERVIEWS At some schools, an interview with an admission officer is an important part of the application process. To make it easier, several virtual interviewing tools have popped up, such as a videobased platform from Kira. More than 140 universities worldwide use Kira39。s video assessment tool to conduct realtime interviews with prospective students. During the interview, candidates are shown the questions prerecorded by the particular school and must respond in real time by talking into the camera on their laptop or phone. In addition to showing their ability, to speak fluently in English and think on their feet, it helps admission officers determine the “motivation, mitment and drive” of applicants. UNIQUE SCHOOL TOOLS Some universities have e up with their own ways to allow students to show their skills and personalities. For example, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, encourages applicants to display their technical abilities and creativity by submitting a “Maker Portfolio” —a written or videotaped description of a project that shows creative and problemsolving skills. While a new app would fit the bill, the project could be anything from an origami design to a potato cannon.（1）Which of the apps give students more guidance from their high school? A.ZEEMEE.B.THE COALITION LOCKER.C.VIDEO — CHAT INTERVIEWS.D.UNIQUE SCHOOL TOOLS.（2）What does the underlined word “it” in the fourth part of the passage refer to? A.The video interview.B.The description.C.The application.D.The student39。s ability.（3）What is the mon feature required by colleges and universities according to the passage? A.Creativity.B.Braveness.C.Willingness to share.D.Technical ability.【答案】（1）B（2）C（3）A 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，在今天的Facebook、Instagram和微信的世界里，照片、視頻和手機盛行的同時，一些新工具讓大學(xué)申請者更容易使用技術(shù)來展示他們的個性、技能和創(chuàng)造力。(1)考查推理判斷。根據(jù)THE COALITION LOCKER部分中的“Students who sign up for the free platform get access to a digital ‘locker’, which they can use all through high school to save class papers, artwork