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Choices B, C, and D do not mention previous explorers; therefore, these lines do not provide the best evidence that explorers died while seeking the North Pole.
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QUESTION 1.
Choice C is the ห้องสมุดไป่ตู้est answer. The narrator initially expresses uncertainty, or
QUESTION 2.
Choice D is the best answer. Lines 56-57 provide evidence that the narra-
tor eventually recognizes his motives for traveling to the North Pole: “What I am on the brink of knowing, I now see, is not an ephemeral mathematical spot but myself.” The narrator initially was unsure of why he was traveling to the North Pole, but realizes that he has embarked on a journey to find himself. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not provide the best evidence that the narrator eventually recognizes his motives for traveling to the North Pole. Rather, choices A, B, and C all focus on the narrator’s preparations and expectations for the journey.

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新SAT阅读真题二Exercise 2This passage is excerpted from L.M. Mon tgomery. The Gossip of Valley View, "origi nally published in 1910.It was the ?rst of April, and Julius Barrett, aged fourteen, perched on his father's gatepost, watched ruefully the low descending sun, and counted thatday lost. He had not succeeded in "fooli ng" a sin gle pers on, although he had tried repeatedly. One and all, old and young, of his inten ded victims had bee n too wary for Julius. Hence, Julius was disgusted and ready for anything in the way of a stratagem or a spoil.The Barrett gatepost topped the highest hill in Valley View. Julius could see the entire settlement, from "Young" Thomas Everett's farm, a mile to thewest, to Adelia Williams's weather-grey little house on a moon rise slope to the east. He was gaz ing moodily dow n the muddy road whe n Dan Chester, homeward bound from the post of ?ce, came riding sloppily along on his grey mare and pulled up by the Barrett gate to hand a paper to Julius.Dan was a young man who took life and himself very seriously. He seldom smiled, never joked, and had a Washingtonian reputation for veracity. Dan hadn ever told a con scious falsehood in his life; he n ever even exaggerated.Julius, beholding Dan's solemn face, was seized with a perfectly irresistible desire to "fool" him. At the same moment his eye caught the dazzling reection of the sett ing sun on the win dows of Adelia Williams's house, and he had an in spiratio n little short of diabolical. "Have you heard the n ews, Dan?" he asked."No, what is it?" asked Dan."I dunno's I ought to tell it," said Julius re ?ectively. "It's kind of a family affair, but the n Adelia did n't say not to, and any way it'll be all over the place soon. So ni tell you,Dan, if you'll promise n ever to tell who told you. Adelia Williams and Young Thomas Everett are going to be married."Julius delivered himself of this treme ndous lie with a tran spare ntly earn est countenan ce. Yet Dan, credulous as he was, could not believe it all at on ce."Git out," he said."It's true, 'pon my word," protested Julius. "Adelia was up last ni ght and told Ma all about it. Ma's her cous in, you know. The weddi ng is to be in June,and Adelia asked Ma to help her get her quilts and thi ngs ready."Julius reeled all this off so glibly that Dan ?n ally believed the story, despite the fact that the people thus coupled together in prospective matrim ony werethe very last people in Valley View who could have bee n expected to marry each other. Young Thomas was a con ?rmed bachelor of ?fty, and Adelia Williams was forty; they were not supposed to be even well acqua in ted, as the Everetts and the Williamses had n ever bee n very frien dly, although no ope n feud existed betwee n them.Nevertheless, in view of Julius's circumstantial statements, the amazing news must be true, and Dan was instantly agog to carry it further. Julius watched Dan and the grey mare out of sight, fairly writh ing with ecstasy. Oh, but Dan had bee n easy! The story would be all over Valley View in twen ty-four hours. Julius laughed un til he came n ear to falli ng off the gatepost.At this point Julius and Danny drop out of our story, and Young Thomas en ters.It was two days later whe n Young Thomas heard that he was to be married to Adelia Williams in June. Ebe n Clark, the blacksmith, told him whe n he went to the forge to get his horse shod. Young Thomas laughed his big jolly laugh. Valley View gossip had bee n marry ing him off for the last thirty years, although n ever before to Adelia Williams."It's n ews to me," he said tolera ntly.Eben grinned broadly. "Ah, you can't bluff it off like that, Tom," he said. "The news came too straight this time. Well, I was glad to hear it, although I was mighty surprised.I never thought of you and Adelia. But she's a ?ne little woman and will make you a capital wife."Young Thomas grun ted and drove away. He had a good deal of bus in ess to do that day, in volv ing calls at various places —the store for molasses, the mill for ?our, Jim Bentley's for seed grain, the doctor's for toothache drops for his housekeeper, the post of ?ce for mail ——and at each and every place he was joked about his approach ing marriage. In the end it rather anno yed Young Thomas. He drove home at last i n what was for him somethi ng of a temper. How on earth had that fool story started? With such detailed circumstantiality of rugs and quilts, too? Adelia Williams must be going to marry somebody, and theValley View gossips, un able to locate the man, had guessed Young Thomas.Over the course of the passage, the main focus shifts fromA a character 'attempt at a practical joke to the effect felt by another character.B a depict ion of a small tow n to the relati on ships among the characters in the tow n.C a character 'humorous behavior to the evolution of a story passed around the town.D a description of a friendship to a discussion of a prank perpetuated by the town.QUESTION 2 OF 11Which stateme nt best characterizes the relatio nship betwee n Julius and Dan?A Dan is trusti ng of Julius and does not questio n his story about Thomas.B Dan is skeptical by n ature but trusts Julius to always tell him the truth.C Dan's dispositi on makes him an attractive target for Julius' pla n.D Dan 'attitude towards Julius illustrates an imbalaneed friendship. QUESTION 3 OF 11As used in line 2 ( “uefully ”，the phrase “uefully ” most nearly meansA mournfully.B apologetically.C repe ntan tly.D an grily.QUESTION 4 OF 11As used in line 18 ( veracity. ”，veracity "most nearly meansA can dor.B truthfu In ess.C verisimilitude.D impartiality.QUESTION 5 OF 11The con versatio n betwee n Julius and Dan serves mai nly toA show how bored Julius is with the in habita nts of Valley View.B provide a con text for the relati on ships in the com muni ty.C dem on strate Dan 'gullibility whe n it comes to rumors.D establish why Julius ' story was so widely accepted.QUESTION 6 OF 11Which choice provides the best evide nee for the an swer to the previous questi on?A lines 3 -5 ( He ... repeatedly ”( He had not succeeded in "fooling" a single person, although he had tried repeatedly. ”B lines 33 -34 ( Julius . . . countenance ”( Julius delivered himself of this tremendous lie with a transparently earnest countenance. ”C lines 45 Y9 ( Young Thomas . . . them ”( Young Thomas was a con ?rmed bachelor of ?fty, and Adelia Williams was forty; they were not supposed to be even well acqua in ted, as the Everetts and the Williamses had n ever bee n very frien dly, although no ope n feud existed betwee n them. ”D lines 50 -52 ( Nevertheless . . . further ”( Nevertheless, in view of Julius's circumstantial statements, the amazing news must be true, and Dan was in sta ntly agog to carry it further. ”QUESTION 7 OF 11In the passage, Dan is characterized as some one who isA hon est.B foolish.C stubbor n.D distrustful.QUESTION 8 OF 11Which choice provides the best evide nee for the an swer to the previous questi on?A lines 16 -20 ( Dan ... exaggerated ”( Dan was a young man who took life and himself very seriously. He seldom smiled, never joked, and had a Wash ingtonian reputati on for veracity. Dan had n ever told a con scious falsehood in his life; he n ever even exaggerated. ”B lines 21 -22 ( Julius . . . him ”( Julius, beholding Dan's solemn face, was seized with a perfectly irresistible desire to "fool" him. ”C lines 34 -35 ( Yet . . . once ”( Yet Dan, credulous as he was, could not believe it all at once. ”D lines 53 -54 ( Oh . . . easy ”)( Oh, but Dan had been easy! 「QUESTION 9 OF 11lines 57 -58 ( At . . .enters ”( At this point Julius and Danny drop out of our story, and Young Thomas enters. ” serves mainly toA in troduce a new character and sett ing to the story.B show the result ing impact of the rumor Julius started.C add a surpris ing twist to the story.D create a sense of suspe nse for the outcome of the prank.)primarily Ebe n 'comme nts in lines 66 ^70 (Ah ... wife ")( '"Ah, you can't bluff it off like that, Tom," he said. "The n ews came too straight this time. Well, I wasglad to hear it, although I was mighty surprised. I never thought of you and Adelia. But she's a?ne little woman and will make you a capital wife. in dicate that he A disagrees stron gly with Thomas. B?nds the rumor to be funny. C believes that Thomas is lying.D feels un surprised by the match.QUESTION 11 OF 11It can be in ferred that Tom is "in someth ing of a temper" because heA feels exasperated by Julius 'te ndency to gossip.B believes Adelia doesn 'twant to marry him.C is agitated that he is the subject of a rumor.D has too many errands to run in Valley View.参考答案：ACABDDAADCC。

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While enrolled as a graduate student at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, Hernandez met fellow student Carlos Almaraz, one of the founding 1 members of the Chicano artist collective known as “Los Four.” At Almarez’s request, Hernandez joined “Los Four” as its ﬁfth, and only female, member. Hernandez became well known for her work with this revolutionary group of artists, who are credited with 2 authorizing Chicano art as its own distinctive school of (US) American art. 3 Less known but equally important, however, is the role Hernandez played in providing a female voice within what was at that time a predominantly male Chicano art movement. Chicano art began as an outgrowth of the more general Chicano Civil Rights 4 Movement; a sociopolitical initiative that began in the 1960s to promote social progress and change for Mexican-Americans. 5 Chicano artists sought to mirror the challenges faced by Mexican-Americans, often by challenging the xenophobic stereotypes of Mexican-Americans in American culture. However, since the vast majority of Chicano artists were men, much of the Chicano artwork of the 1960s and early 1970s represented the experiences of Mexican-American men, failing to represent some of the unique struggles faced by their female counterparts.6 During her time with “Los Four,” Hernandez developed a distinct visual style as she incorporated indigenous images along with ﬁgurative portrayals of Hispanic women, often restrained by elements such as vines or thorns. Thesigniﬁcance of her contributions to the Chicano art movement 7 were recognized as early as 1981, when Hernandez was commissioned by the Los Angeles Bicentennial Committee to produce a mural in celebration of the city’s 200th anniversary. 8 The mural portrays La Reina de Los Angeles (the patroness of the city) engaging with images of the past and present. In it, Hernandez juxtaposes images of male and female farmers with more opulent depictions of modern Los Angeles, 9 but underscoring the invaluable work of Mexican-American men and women in the construction of the city.Since the 1970s, Hernandez has exhibited additional forms of visual art beyond the mural work that characterized much of her early career. In her recent pastel-on-paper series entitled “Adam and Eve,” Hernandez uses iconic religious images to highlight the 10 unequal, gender relations in Chicano culture. Through works such as these, Hernandez continues to provide a voice for Chicano 11 women. Highlighting the unique challenges that they face in America everyday.For these questions, you will consider how the passage might be revised to improve the expression of ideas or to correct the errors in sentence structure, usage, or punctuation.Some questions will direct you to an underlined portion of the passage or a location in the passage. Others will ask you to think about the passage as a whole.Many questions include a “NO CHANGE” option. Choose that option if you think the best choice is to leave the relevant portion of the passage as it is.QUESTION 1 OF 11A NO CHANGEB artists who startedC members who created and belonged toD creators who beganQUESTION 2 OF 11A NO CHANGEB establishingC permittingD approvingQUESTION 3 OF 11Which choice most effectively establishes the central claim of the passage?A NO CHANGEB The Chicano Movement, also known as “El Movimiento,”began in the 1940s with the explicit goal of empoweringMexican-Americans.C Judithe Hernandez was born to a progressive Mexican-American family in Los Angeles that encouraged herinvolvement in the arts from an early age.D In the 1960s, Chicano art was often displayed as publicmurals intended to create a dialogue about the issues facedby Mexican-Americans.QUESTION 4 OF 11A NO CHANGEB Movement, which was:C Movement—D MovementQUESTION 5 OF 11The writer is considering deleting the underlined sentence. Should the writer make this deletion?A Yes, because the topic of Chicano artists is irrelevant tothe main idea of the paragraph.B Yes, because it provides information that is alreadypresent elsewhere in the passage.C No, because it helps to develop the main topic of theparagraph.D No, because it effectively transitions between the topicsof male Chicano artists and female Chicano artists. QUESTION 6 OF 11At this point, the writer wants to provide a transition that effectively links the topics of the second and third paragraphs. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?A As one of the ﬁrst prominent US artists to depict theexperiences of Mexican-American women, JuditheHernandez played a vital role in the Chicano art movement.B All of the members of “Los Four” were college-educatedartists who served as activists and educators within theChicano movement.C Hernandez and Alvarez collaborated together on anumber of public murals for the United Nations FarmWorkers and the Ramona Gardens Housing Project in EastLos Angeles.D Chicano artists were heavily inﬂuenced by artists from theMexican Mural Movement, particularly Diego Rivera.QUESTION 7 OF 11A NO CHANGEB isC wasD have beenQUESTION 8 OF 11The writer wants to smoothly incorporate the mural’s title, “Remembrances of Yesterday, Dreams of Tomorrow,” into the underlined sentence. Which choice most effectively accomplishes this goal?A The mural portrays La Reina de Los Angeles (thepatroness of the city) engaged with images of the past andpresent, and the mural is entitled “Remembrances ofYesterday, Dreams of Tomorrow.”B The mural portrays La Reina de Los Angeles (thepatroness of the city), and is entitled “Remembrances ofYesterday, Dreams of Tomorrow,” while showing thepatroness engaged with images of the past and present.C The mural, entitled “Remembrances of Yesterday,Dreams of Tomorrow,” portrays La Reina de Los Angeles(the patroness of the city) engaging with images of the pastand present.D The mural being entitled “Remembrances of Yesterday,Dreams of Tomorrow,” it portrays La Reina de Los Angeles(the patroness of the city) engaging with images of the pastand present.QUESTION 9 OF 11A NO CHANGEB also underscoresC and still underscoringD underscoringQUESTION 10 OF 11A NO CHANGEB unequal; genderC unequal genderD unequal—genderQUESTION 11 OF 11A NO CHANGEB women, highlightingC women, she highlightsD women. And highlighting Find more here at AAA studioExercise 2The symbol 1 [Marker for question 1] indicates that question 1 references this portion of the passage.Taking on Gatsby: A Director’s Tall TaskMany ﬁlms have been adapted from literature with much success. 1 However, adapting a novel as beloved as The Great Gatsby has proved to be a great challenge. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic tale of 1920s excess 2 have been taken on by Hollywood four times: in 1926, 1949, 1974, and 2013. None met with widespread critical or popular success. As a novel, The Great Gatsby has become a mainstay of American popular culture, so when readers go to the movies to see Jay Gatsby come to life, their expectations are high. Viewers should keep in mind, though, that adapting a novel into a ﬁlm is more complicated than it seems, and literary ﬁlm adaptations should be evaluated on their own merits.The issue of ﬁdelity is the ﬁrst thing that stands in the way of fairly 3 negotiating a ﬁlm adaptation. Many viewers want to see the literary source portrayed on screen exactly as it was written, especially when the plot and characters are as memorable as 4 that of The Great Gatsby. The 1974 ﬁlm adaptation was recognized for following Fitzgerald’s novel to the 5 letter, however, the movie was also criticized for being lifeless and dull. 6 A ﬁlm is limited to the length of time that the production is allowed to run, and the director must use this time to create an immediate, sensory impact, not a visual retelling of a book.7 Because Fitzgerald had unlimited space in The Great Gatsby to create as many characters, plots, and subplots as he desired, the directors of ﬁlm adaptations have the advantages of theatrical performance, the spoken word, music, sound effects, and photographic images. The director of the most recent ﬁlm adaptation of The Great Gatsby was credited for shaping Fitzgerald’s material to ﬁt his own artistic sensibility and 8 also his own contemporary perspective. Although the inclusion of hip-hop culture and high-end consumerism in this latest ﬁlm surprised some critics and probably some faithful readers of the novel, at least the director 9 made the movie using the tools of his own medium.10 People love movies. This is the hard reality that must be faced when viewing the ﬁlm version of a beloved book. Though it may be difﬁcult, The Great Gatsby must be taken off its literary pedestal before one goes to see its ﬁlmic counterpart. Books are capable of inspiring countless interpretations. Film adaptations deserve the same creative space. 11Academy Award Nominations Breakdown, by Film Type Adapted from Anne Marie, "We Recycle Movies: Some Oscars HistoryWRM Style!" © 2012 by Anne Marie.For these questions, you will consider how the passage might be revised to improve the expression of ideas or to correct the errors in sentence structure, usage, or punctuation.Some questions will direct you to an underlined portion of the passage or a location in the passage. Others will ask you to think about the passage as a whole.Many questions include a “NO CHANGE” option. Choose that option if you think the best choice is to leave the relevant portion of the passage as it is.QUESTION 1 OF 11At this point, the writer wants to add accurate information from the chart below to support the claim made in the previous sentence.Which choice best accomplishes this goal?A Though less likely to be nominated for an AcademyAward than are original scripts, literary adaptations accountfor about a quarter of such nominations.B 64 percent of literary adaptations have gone on to benominated for an Academy Award.C More than half of all Academy Award-nominated ﬁlmshave been literary adaptations.D As much as 26 percent of Academy Award-nominatedﬁlms are based on original scripts.QUESTION 2 OF 11A NO CHANGEB wereC areD has beenQUESTION 3 OF 11A NO CHANGEB estimatingC resolvingD judgingQUESTION 4 OF 11A NO CHANGEB those ofC the one inD DELETE the underlined portion.QUESTION 5 OF 11A NO CHANGEB letter, howeverC letter; however,D letter, however:QUESTION 6 OF 11At this point, the writer is considering adding the following sentence. This version starred Robert Redford, a popular and critically acclaimed actor, in the title role. Should the writer make this addition here?A Yes, because it adds details that support the precedingsentence's claim about the movie's critical reception.B Yes, because it provides a logical transition to the rest ofthe paragraph's analysis of how the ﬁlm's castingdisappointed fans of the book.C No, because it inserts a loosely related detail thatinterrupts the paragraph's discussion of the ﬂaws of a ﬁlmthat faithfully adapted the book.D No, because it introduces an irrelevant fact thatundermines the argument that the best ﬁlms are those mostfaithful to the books on which they're based.QUESTION 7 OF 11A NO CHANGEB WhileC However,D DELETE the underlined portion.QUESTION 8 OF 11A NO CHANGEB the contemporary perspective of the ﬁlm’s director.C contemporary perspective.D to ﬁt the director’s contemporary perspective.QUESTION 9 OF 11A NO CHANGEB would makeC makesD will makeQUESTION 10 OF 11Which choice best introduces the main idea of the paragraph?A NO CHANGEB People will always like the book more.C No director is perfect.D Adaptation is interpretation.QUESTION 11 OF 11The writer wants an emphatic conclusion for the passage that reiterates a main point of the argument. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?A Whether or not it goes on to win an Academy Award, aﬁlm should be evaluated based primarily on its direction andcinematography.B Filmmakers ultimately have a responsibility not to deviatefrom the original plot of a novel, but beyond that they cantake liberties with details such as setting and characters.C If another Great Gatsby ﬁlm comes out in 25 or 30 years,audiences should judge it based on its own cinematic meritsand not based on its ﬁdelity to Fitzgerald's book.D In the end, books and ﬁlms are not so different, and TheGreat Gatsby has been proving this to movie audiences fordecades.Find more here atAAA studioExercise 3The symbol 1 [Marker for question 1] indicates that question 1 references this portion of the passage.Healthy Outlook for Male NursesThe presence of men in the nursing ﬁeld has a long history reaching back over two thousand years. Men attended the world’s ﬁrst nursing school in India in 250 1 BCE founded a hospital to provide care for the sick during the Black Plague epidemic and cared for wounded soldiers in countless wars throughout history. Yet despite the historical role of men in nursing, men currently comprise less than 10 percent of the nursing population in the United States. While the reasons behind the dearth of men in nursing 2 are numerous, a current rise in the number of men in the nursing ﬁeld bodes well for nurses and patients alike.Although men played a prominent role in the nursing ﬁeld for millennia, shifting gender norms in the late 1800s caused a dramatic drop in the number of men pursuing nursing as a career. Part of this trend was related to the rise of the family medical model in Victorian England. 3 According to this model, the ideal medical team mirrored the patriarchal Victorian family unit, with men (doctors) as the heads of households, women (nurses) as the “handmaidens,” and children (patients) as the dependents. This model dissuaded men from entering the nursing profession, directing them instead to the more socially acceptable role as physicians.In addition to the inﬂuence of the family medical model, the teachings of Florence Nightingale—often hailed as the founder of the modern nursing 4 profession, further discouraged men from entering the nursing ﬁeld. While Nightingale was successful in 5 inﬂating the status of nursing as a respectable profession for women, her axiom that nursing was the ideal profession for women created social and professional barriers for men interested in pursuing 6 nursing jobs as a professional career path for themselves. For example, in the early 20th century, many nursing registries created separate lists for men and women, legally preventing men from practicing in areas such as maternal/child health, obstetrics, and gynecology. 7The tide against men in the nursing ﬁeld began to change directions in the 1970s and 8 1980s. Due in part to a United States Supreme Court decision that held that the women-only admissions policy of the Mississippi University for Women violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Since this decision, the percentage of registered nurses who are men in the United States has increased 9from 2.7 percent in 1970 to 7.6 percent in 2011. This growth is likely to prove beneﬁcial for both the nursing community and the patients they serve. 10With the demand for nursing services projected to surge over the next decade, the time could not be better for the equitable inclusion of men into the nursing workforce. For patients, this will mean a larger and more diverse set of potential caretakers; and for the nurses themselves, this 11 meant stable employment, relatively high wages, and a rewarding career.Percentage of Nurses Who Are Men, 1970-2011Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 1970 Decennial Census, 1980, 1990, and 2000 Equal Employment Tabulation, and 2006 and 2011 AmericanCommunity SurveyFor these questions, you will consider how the passage might be revised to improve the expression of ideas or to correct the errors in sentence structure, usage, or punctuation.Some questions will direct you to an underlined portion of the passage or a location in the passage. Others will ask you to think about the passage as a whole.Many questions include a “NO CHANGE” option. Choose that option if you think the best choice is to leave the relevant portion of the passage as it is.QUESTION 1 OF 11A NO CHANGEB BCE, founded a hospital to provide care for the sickduring the Black Plague epidemic;C BCE; founded a hospital to provide care for the sickduring the Black Plague epidemic,D BCE, founded a hospital to provide care for the sickduring the Black Plague epidemic,QUESTION 2 OF 11A NO CHANGEB isC wasD has beenQUESTION 3 OF 11A NO CHANGEB In sharp contrast,C Inﬂuencing this trend,D In Victorian England,QUESTION 4 OF 11A NO CHANGEB profession;C profession:D profession—QUESTION 5 OF 11A NO CHANGEB elevatingC risingD incitingQUESTION 6 OF 11A NO CHANGEB their interests of a career path in the nursing ﬁeld.C their preferred career path as professional nurses.D this career path.QUESTION 7 OF 11At this point, the writer wants to provide a second example in support of the paragraph’s main point. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?A Those men who were nurses normally worked inhospitals for the mentally ill.B The United States Army also barred men from nursinguntil the late 1960s.C The early 20th century also saw a rise in the number ofmen pursuing careers as psychologists.D Florence Nightingale also opened the ﬁrst secular nursingschool in the world in London, England.QUESTION 8 OF 11A NO CHANGEB 1980s. Which was dueC 1980s, dueD 1980s, this was dueQUESTION 9 OF 11At this point, the writer wants to add accurate and relevant data from the graph. Which choice most effectively accomplishes this goal?A NO CHANGEB by 9.6 percent in 2011.C from 2.7 percent in 1970 to 9.6 percent in 2011.D from 4.1 percent in 1980 to 5.7 percent in 1990. QUESTION 10 OF 11The writer wants to conclude the paragraph with a statement that develops the claim introduced in the preceding sentence. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?A According to a 2010 publication from the Institute ofMedicine, male nurses provide unique perspectives andskills that are important to the profession and society atlarge, particularly in the area of men’s reproductive health.B While the percentage of men in the nursing ﬁeld is rising,patients are unlikely to see any tangible differences in thequality of care that they receive.C Although more men are pursuing nursing as a career, itwill probably still take a while before the public feels ascomfortable with the idea of male nurses as they do withfemale nurses.D A number of research studies suggest that men are morelikely to pursue careers as registered nurses than licensedvocational nurses due to the higher average salaryassociated with the former group.QUESTION 11 OF 11A NO CHANGEB had meantC will meanD is meaningFind more here atAAA studioExercise 4The symbol 1 [Marker for question 1] indicates that question 1 references this portion of the passage.The Rise of the HospitalistAccording to a recent article in The New England Journal of Medicine, primary care medicine in the United States is “at grave risk” of collapsing. Since primary care providers typically serve as a patient’s ﬁrst point of contact in the health care system, their importance cannot be overstated. However, in 2007, a 1 trivial 5.1percent of graduating medical students had decided to pursue further training in this ﬁeld.2 One of the most promising solutions to our country’s primary care predicament is the evolution of the “hospitalist.” First coined in 1996, the term “hospitalist” refers to physicians who dedicate most of3 there career to the care of acutely ill hospitalized patients. They provide care for patients who require hospital treatment with medicine (rather than surgery). The vast majority of hospitalists are trained in internal medicine or family medicine, though a small percentage also comes from other specialties including pediatrics, psychiatry, and dermatology.4 Because hospitalists generally work twelve-hour shifts for seven days in a row, they provide patients with continuity of care, allowing them to be seen by the same physician for much of their hospital stay. Since they are based in the 5hospital hospitalists can also check-up on each patient multiple times a day, and they can coordinate care from specialists and ancillary departments such as 6 the physical and occupational therapy department, and the social services department, and the nursing care management department. From the hospital’s perspective, hospitalists are also generally associated with modest cost savings since hospitalists coordinate among multiple departments and, as a result, 7 being well-positioned to effectively allocate hospital resources.The rapid growth of hospitalist medicine in recent years suggests that hospitalists are here to stay. 8 While many healthcare providers and recipients laud this growth, there are still a number of outstanding issues that need to be addressed. For example, experts still do not know what long-term impacts the hospitalist movement will have on the general internist and family medicine 9 workforce? If more internists and family medicine doctors decide to become hospitalists, what will happen to the availability of these doctors for the outpatient population? 10 In addition, if hospitalists are to become full members of academic medical centers, they will likely need to incorporate a number of additional skills into their training, particularly research skills.While the precise trajectory of the hospitalist movement is still unclear, this new ﬁeld of medicine has immense potential to ﬁll many of the current gaps in our healthcare system. 11 Number of Hospitalists in the United States, 2006-2009 (Estimated)Source: Data from Society of Hospital MedicineFor these questions, you will consider how the passage might be revised to improve the expression of ideas or to correct the errors in sentence structure, usage, or punctuation.Some questions will direct you to an underlined portion of the passage or a location in the passage. Others will ask you to think about the passage as a whole.Many questions include a “NO CHANGE” option. Choose that option if you think the best choice is to leave the relevant portion of the passage as it is.QUESTION 1 OF 11Which choice is most consistent with the ﬁrst sentence of the passage?A NO CHANGEB minorC meagerD limitedQUESTION 2 OF 11Which choice provides the smoothest transition between the ﬁrst and second paragraphs?A NO CHANGEB Many medical students do not wish to pursue primarycare because of the unreasonable work hours.C In the 1980s, the number of primary care physicians inthe United States plummeted.D DELETE the underlined portion.QUESTION 3 OF 11A NO CHANGEB theirC his or herD they'reQUESTION 4 OF 11Which choice most effectively establishes the main topic of the paragraph?A The growth of hospitalist medicine introduces a number ofbeneﬁts for both patients and hospitals alike.B Hospitalists introduce a number of challenges for hospitalpatients and staff.C The growth of the hospitalist movement is likely toaccelerate in the coming years.D Patients generally prefer hospitalists to other types ofdoctors due to the fact that hospitalists provide continuity ofcare.QUESTION 5 OF 11A NO CHANGEB hospital,C hospital;D hospital:QUESTION 6 OF 11A NO CHANGEB physical and occupational therapy, social services, andnursing care management.C physical and occupational therapy, and social services,and also nursing care management.D the physical and occupational therapy department, andthe social services department, and, in addition, the nursingcare management department.QUESTION 7 OF 11A NO CHANGEB which can beC areD DELETE the underlined portion.QUESTION 8 OF 11At this point, the writer wants to add accurate and speciﬁc information from the graph to support the claim made in the previous sentence. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?A Since 2006, the hospitalist movement’s rate of growth hascontinued to increase.B Between 2006 and 2009, the number of hospitalistsincreased from nearly 20,000 to about 28,000.C In 2009, the number of hospitalists in the United Statesleveled off at around 30,000.D Between 2006 and 2009, the number of hospitalists in theUnited States more than doubled.QUESTION 9 OF 11A NO CHANGEB workforce;C workforceD workforce.QUESTION 10 OF 11The writer is considering deleting the underlined sentence. Should the writer make this deletion?A Yes, because the sentence weakens the argument infavor of training more hospitalists.B Yes, because the sentence restates information providedearlier in the paragraph about the need for additionaltraining for hospitalists.C No, because the sentence provides another example of afuture challenge for the hospitalist movement.D No, because the sentence provides another example of abeneﬁt to patients for training more hospitalists. QUESTION 11 OF 11The writer wants to conclude the passage by proposing a relevant question for the reader to consider. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?A The question now is whether it would be worth the effortto train more hospitalists.B The question now is not whether to hire hospitalists, buthow much to pay them.C The question now is whether training more hospitalistswill really improve patients' quality of care.(Choice D, Checked)D The question now is not whether we should be traininghospitalists in this country, but how.Find more here atAAA studio。

留园文化新SAT测试题

SAT Practice Test 17 Passage1 Reading TestQuestions 1-10 are based on the following passage.This passage is adapted from MacDonald Harris,The Balloonist. ©2011 by The Estate of Donald Heiney.During the summer of 1897, the narrator of this story, afictional Swedish scientist, has set out for the North Polein a hydrogen-powered balloon.My emotions are complicated and notreadily verifiable. I feel a vast yearning that issimultaneously a pleasure and a pain. I am certainof the consummation of this yearning, but I don’t5know yet what form it will take, since I do notunderstand quite what that yearning desires.For the first time there is borne in upon me the fulltruth of what I myself said to the doctor only an hourago: that my motives in this undertaking are not10entirely clear. For years, for a lifetime, the machineryof my destiny has worked in secret to prepare for thismoment; its clockwork has moved exactly towardthis time and place and no other. Rising slowly fromthe earth that bore me and gave me sustenance, I am15carried helplessly toward an uninhabited and hostile,or at best indifferent, part of the earth, littered withthe bones of explorers and the wrecks of ships, frozensupply caches, messages scrawled with chilled fingersand hidden in cairns that no eye will ever see.20Nobody has succeeded in this thing, and many havedied. Yet in freely willing this enterprise, in choosingthis moment and no other when the south windwill carry me exactly northward at a velocity ofeight knots, I have converted the machinery of my25will. What I don’t understand is why Iam so intent on going to this particular place. Whowants the North Pole! What good is it! Can you eatit? Will it carry you from Gothenburg to Malmö likea railway? The Danish ministers have declared from30their pulpits that participation in polar expeditions isbeneficial to the soul’s eternal well-being, or so I readin a newspaper.It isn’t clear how this doctrine is tobe interpreted, except that the Pole is somethingdifficult or impossible to attain which mustnevertheless be sought for, because man is35condemned to seek out and know everythingwhether or not the knowledge gives him pleasure. Inshort, it is the same unthinking lust for knowledgethat drove our First Parents out of the garden.40And suppose you were to find it in spite of all, this wonderful place that everybody is so anxious to standon! What would you find? Exactly nothing.A point precisely identical to all the others in acompletely featureless wasteland stretching around it 45for hundreds of miles. It is an abstraction, amathematical fiction. No one but a Swedish madmancould take the slightest interest in it. Here I am. Thewind is still from the south, bearing us steadilynorthward at the speed of a trotting dog. Behind us, 50perhaps forever, lie the Cities of Men with theirteacups and their brass bedsteads. I am going forth ofmy own volition to join the ghosts of Bering andpoor Franklin, of frozen De Long and his men.What I am on the brink of knowing, I now see, is not 55an ephemeral mathematical spot but myself. Thedoctor was right, even though I dislike him.Fundamentally I am a dangerous madman, and whatI do is both a challenge to my egotism and asurrender to it.1．Over the course of the passage, the narrator’s attitude shifts fromA) fear about the expedition to excitement about it.B) doubt about his abilities to confidence in them.C) uncertainty of his motives to recognition of them.D) disdain for the North Pole to appreciation of it.答案：C，情感态度题（需要用瞬时记忆解题或是查看下一题是否为Command of Evidence 题）。

sat试题及答案解析

sat试题及答案解析SAT试题及答案解析1. 阅读下列句子，选择最恰当的词汇填入空白处。

句子：The artist's new painting was a _______ of colors that left the audience in awe.选项：A. explosionB. collectionC. mixtureD. gathering答案：A解析：在这个句子中，"explosion"（爆炸）一词用来形容色彩的强烈和丰富，给人以强烈的视觉冲击，因此是最合适的词汇。

2. 阅读以下段落，回答以下问题。

段落：In the early morning, the sun rose slowly over the horizon, casting a golden glow on the sleepy town. The streets were still quiet, with only a few people walking by.问题：What time of day is described in the passage?答案：Early morning解析：文中提到“the sun rose slowly over the horizon”和“streets were still quiet”，这些描述都暗示了时间是清晨。

3. 完成以下数学题。

题目：If a car travels 120 miles in 3 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?答案：40 mph解析：速度的计算公式是距离除以时间。

因此，120英里除以3小时等于40英里每小时。

4. 阅读下列句子，判断下列陈述是否正确。

句子：The scientist's hypothesis was proven incorrectafter the experiment.陈述：The experiment confirmed the scientist's hypothesis.答案：错误解析：句子中提到“hypothesis was proven incorrect”，意味着实验结果与科学家的假设相反，因此陈述是错误的。

sat试题及答案

sat试题及答案SAT试题及答案一、阅读理解（共20题，每题2分，总计40分）1. 根据文章A，作者主要讨论了什么主题？A. 环境保护的重要性B. 科技发展对环境的影响C. 可持续发展的策略D. 气候变化的成因答案：C2. 文章B中提到的“生态足迹”是指什么？A. 人类对自然资源的消耗量B. 人类对环境的污染程度C. 人类对生物多样性的影响D. 人类对气候系统的影响答案：A...20. 文章T中作者对于未来的看法是什么？A. 悲观的B. 乐观的C. 中立的D. 无法确定答案：B二、写作（共1题，总计20分）21. 根据所给材料，写一篇不少于500字的议论文，阐述你对“教育公平”的看法。

答案：略三、数学（共20题，每题2分，总计40分）22. 如果一个圆的半径是5厘米，那么它的面积是多少平方厘米？A. 78.5B. 100C. 157D. 196答案：A23. 一个直角三角形的两条直角边分别是3厘米和4厘米，那么它的斜边是多少厘米？A. 5B. 6C. 7D. 8答案：A...41. 如果一个数列的前三项是2, 4, 6，那么这个数列的第10项是多少？A. 20B. 22C. 24D. 26答案：A四、语法（共20题，每题2分，总计40分）42. 下列句子中，语法正确的是：a) She is one of the student who is going to the concert.b) He has more books than me.c) The children was playing in the park.d) I have been living here for two years.答案：d43. 选择正确的动词形式填空：The teacher _______ (explain/explained) the concept to the students yesterday.答案：explained...61. 选择正确的形容词填空：The _______ (boring/interested) lecture made the audience fell asleep.答案：boring五、词汇（共10题，每题2分，总计20分）62. 选择与“innovative”意思相近的词：A. TraditionalB. ConservativeC. CreativeD. Outdated答案：C63. 选择与“compromise”意思相反的词：A. AgreementB. DisputeC. ConflictD. Resolution答案：C...71. 选择与“meticulous”意思相同的词：A. CarelessB. SloppyC. ThoroughD. Haphazard答案：C请注意：以上内容为示例，实际SAT试题及答案会根据考试的具体内容而有所不同。

2023年SAT考试真题

2023年SAT考试真题【正文部分】有关2023年SAT考试的真题，我们将提供一些范例问题供您参考。

这些问题旨在帮助您更好地了解SAT考试的题型和难度，但这些问题并非真正的2023年SAT考试题目。

请注意，以下范例问题中的题型和难度可能与实际考试有所不同。

Reading Section (阅读理解部分)范例问题1：Passage 1（以下是一篇关于自然保护的文章）According to the passage, which of the following best describes the ecological impact of deforestation?(A) Increase in soil erosion(B) Decrease in carbon emissions(C) Growth of natural habitats(D) Improvement of air quality范例问题2：Passage 2（以下是一篇关于历史文化的文章）What is the main idea conveyed in this passage?(A) The significance of traditional cuisine in shaping cultural identity(B) The impact of globalization on local food customs(C) The health benefits of adopting a plant-based diet(D) The rise in popularity of fast food chains worldwideWriting and Language Section (写作与语言部分)范例问题1：Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence.The scientist's research is conducted with extreme care, and the results were analyzed meticulously.(A) and the results analyzed meticulously.(B) and the results were meticulously analyzed.(C) and the results have been analyzed meticulously.(D) and the results, being meticulously analyzed.范例问题2：Choose the option that corrects the underlined portion of the sentence.The company's new marketing strategy aims to appeal a broader consumer base.(A) to appeal to a broader consumer base.(B) appealing to a broader consumer base.(C) appeal to a broader consumer base.(D) for appealing a broader consumer base.范例问题1：If f(x) = 2x^2 - 3, what is the value of f(4)?(A) 21(B) 23(C) 25(D) 29范例问题2：The graph of y = 2x + 1 is a straight line that passes through which of the following points?(A) (0, 1)(B) (1, 2)(C) (-1, -1)(D) (2, 5)在SAT考试中，作文题目会根据不同年份的考试有所变化，因此无法提供2023年SAT作文的真正题目。

新SAT阅读真题原文解析

新SAT阅读真题原文解析新SAT阅读真题原文来啦~和小编一起来看看SAT阅读都考了哪些内容吧!Unfortunately or fortunately, Nawab hadmarried early in life a sweet woman of unsurpassed fertility, whom he adored,and she proceeded to bear him children spaced, if not less than nine monthsapart, then not that much more. And all daughters, one after another afteranother, until finally the looked-for son arrived, leaving Nawab with acomplete set of twelve girls, ranging from toddler to age eleven, and one oddpiece. If he had been governor of the Punjab, their dowries would have beggaredhim. For an electrician and mechanic, no matter how light-fingered, thereseemed no question of marrying them all off. No moneylender in his right mindwould, at any rate of interest, advance a sufficient sum to buy the necessaryitems for each daughter: beds, a dresser, trunks, electric fans, dishes, sixsuits of clothes for the groom, six for the bride, perhaps a television, and onand on and on.Another man might have thrown up hishands—but not Nawabdin. The daughters acted asa spur to his genius, and helooked with satisfaction in the mirror each morning at the face of a warriorgoing out to do battle. Nawab of course knew that he must proliferate hissources of revenue—the salary he received from K. K. Harouni for tending thetube wells would not even begin to suffice. He set up a one-room flour mill,run off a condemned electric motor—condemned by him. He tried his hand atfish-farming in a pond at the edge of one of his master’s fields. He boughtbroken radios, fixed them, and resold them. He did not demur even when asked tofix watches, although that enterprise did spectacularly badly, and earned himmore kicks than kudos, for no watch he took apart ever kept time again.K. K. Harouni lived mostly in Lahore andrarely visited his farms. Whenever the old man did visit, Nawab would placehimself night and day at the door leading from the servants’ sitting area intothe walled grove of ancient banyan trees where the old farmhouse stood.Grizzled, his peculiar aviator glasses bent and smudged, Nawab tended thehousehold machinery, the air-conditioners, water heaters, refrigerators, andpumps, like an engineer tending the boilers on a foundering steamer in anAtlantic gale. By his superhuman efforts, he almost managed to maintain K. K.Harouni in the same mechanical cocoon, cooled and bathed and lighted and fed,that the landowner enjoyed in Lahore.Harouni, of course, became familiar with thisubiquitous man, who not only accompanied him on his tours of inspection butcould be found morning and night standing on the master bed rewiring the lightfixture or poking at the water heater in the bathroom. Finally, one evening atteatime, gauging the psychological moment, Nawab asked if he might say a word.The landowner, who was cheerfully filing his nails in front of a cracklingrosewood fire, told him to go ahead.“Sir, as you know, your lands stretch fromhere to the Indus, and on these lands are fully seventeen tube wells, and totend these seventeen tube wells there is but one man, me, yourservant. In yourservice I have earned these gray hairs”—here he bowed his head to show thegray—“and now I cannot fulfill my duties as I should. Enough, sir, enough. Ibeg you, forgive me my weakness. Better a darkened house and proud hungerwithin than disgrace in the light of day. Release me, I ask you, I beg you.”The old man, well accustomed to these sortsof speeches, though not usually this florid, filed away at his nails and waitedfor the breeze to stop.“What’s the matter, Nawabdin?”“Matter, sir? Oh, what could be the matter inyour service? I’ve eaten your salt for all my years. But, sir, on the bicyclenow, with my old legs, and with the many injuries I’ve received when heavymachinery fell on me—I cannot any longer bicycle about like a bridegroom fromfarm to farm, as I could when I first had the good fortune to enter yourservice. I beg you, sir, let me go.”“And what is the solution?” Harouni asked,seeing that they had come to the crux. He didn’t particularly care one way orthe other, except that it touched on his comfort—a matter of great interest tohim.“Well, sir, if I had a motorcycle, then Icould somehow limp along, at least until I train up some younger man.”The crops that year had been good, Harounifelt expansive in front of the fire, and so, much to the disgust of the farmmanagers, Nawab received a brand-new motorcycle, a Honda 70. He even managed toextract an allowance for gasoline.The motorcycle increased his status, gave himweight, so that people began calling him Uncle and asking his opinion on worldaffairs, about which he knew absolutely nothing. He could now range farther,doing much wider business. Best of all, now he could spend every night with hiswife, who early in the marriage had begged to live not in Nawab’s quarters inthe village but with her family in Firoza, near the only girls’ school in thearea. A long straight road ran from the canal headworks near Firoza all the wayto the Indus, through the heart of the K. K. Harouni lands. The road ran on thebed of an old highway built when these lands lay within a princely state. Somehundred and fifty years ago, one of the princes had ridden that way, going to awedding or a funeral in this remote district, felt hot, and ordered thatrosewood trees be planted to shade the passersby. Within a few hours, he forgotthat he had given the order, and in a few dozen years he in turn was forgotten,but these trees still stood, enormous now, some of them dead and loomingwithout bark, white and leafless. Nawab would fly down this road on his newmachine, with bags and streamers hanging from every knob and brace, so that thebike, when he hit a bump, seemed to be flapping numerous small vestigial wings;and with his grinning face, as he rolled up to whichever tube well neededservicing, with his ears almost blown off, he shone with the speed of hisarrival.。

2024年SAT考试数学历年真题精选辑

2024年SAT考试数学历年真题精选辑一、选择题1. 已知方程 ax^2 + bx + c = 0 中，a ≠ 0，若该方程存在两个相等实数根，则下列哪个条件必然成立？A) a = bB) a = cC) b = cD) a + b = cE) b + c = a2. 投掷一枚均匀硬币，连续抛掷若干次，每次结果独立。

设已知前两次投掷结果都是正面朝上，下一次投掷的正面朝上的概率为多少？A) 1/2B) 1/4C) 1/3D) 2/3E) 2/93. 若函数 f(x) = 2x^2 + kx + 1，对于所有实数 x，f(x) > 0 成立。

则 k 的取值范围是？A) -1 < k < 1B) k > 1C) k < -1D) k ≠ 0E) k = 1二、解答题1. 设正整数 n 满足 n(n+1)(n+2) 可以被 3 和 8 同时整除，求 n 的最小值。

解：根据题意，n(n+1)(n+2) 是 3 和 8 的公倍数。

由于 3 和 8 互质，所以n(n+1)(n+2) 的最小公倍数为 24（3*8）。

因此，n 的最小值为 2。

2. 一辆长为 5 米的火车以恒定速度行驶通过测速点，测速点距离火车的前端 9 米，测得该火车的速度为 72 km/h。

若按该测速点测得的速度计算，火车的长度应为多少米？解：由于测得的速度为火车通过测速点的平均速度，根据平均速度公式v = d/t，我们可以得到火车通过测速点所用的时间 t = 9 米 / 72 km/h = (9/1000) / (72/3600) 小时。

由此，我们可以计算火车通过测速点所用的时间 t = 0.15 秒。

根据速度公式 v = d/t，可以得到火车通过测速点所用的距离 d = v * t = 72 km/h * 0.15 秒 = (72/3600) km * 0.15 秒 = 0.00375 km = 3.75 米。

2023年SAT英语真题

2023年SAT英语真题In recent years, the SAT English exam has become an important criterion for college admissions. It assesses students' reading, writing, and language skills. As the 2023 SAT English exam approaches, it is crucial for students to familiarize themselves with the format and content of the exam. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the 2023 SAT English exam.Section 1: Reading ComprehensionThe reading comprehension section of the SAT English exam requires students to critically analyze written passages and answer questions based on those passages. In 2023, this section will consist of five passages, each accompanied by a set of questions. The passages will cover a range of topics, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fiction. Students should expect to encounter complex vocabulary and various types of questions, such as vocabulary in context, main idea, inference, and author's purpose.Section 2: Writing and LanguageThe writing and language section assesses students' ability to revise and edit written passages. In the 2023 SAT English exam, this section will present students with a series of passages, each with multiple-choice questions targeting grammatical and rhetorical concepts. Students will be required to identify and correct errors in sentence structure, word choice, punctuation, and organization. Additionally, they will need to demonstratetheir understanding of rhetorical skills, such as identifying the most appropriate placement of sentences and paragraphs.Section 3: Essay (Optional)While the essay section is optional in the 2023 SAT English exam, many colleges still require it for admissions. Students who choose to complete this section will be given a prompt and asked to analyze an argument presented in a passage. They must carefully analyze the author's claims and evidence, evaluate the logical soundness of the argument, and effectively communicate their thoughts in a well-structured essay. The essay section assesses students' abilities to analyze and articulate arguments coherently and persuasively.Test-Taking StrategiesTo maximize their scores in the 2023 SAT English exam, students should follow certain test-taking strategies. Firstly, time management is crucial. Since each section has a time limit, students should allocate their time wisely, ensuring they have enough time to answer all questions. Secondly, reading actively is essential. Students should read the passages closely, paying attention to the main idea, supporting details, and tone. Thirdly, practicing with sample questions and mock exams can significantly improve test performance. By familiarizing themselves with the exam format and content, students will gain confidence and enhance their skills.In conclusion, the 2023 SAT English exam consists of three sections: reading comprehension, writing and language, and an optional essay. By understanding the format and content of each section, students can adequately prepare for the exam. Employing effective test-taking strategies, such as time management and active reading, will further enhance theirperformance. With diligent preparation and practice, students can approach the 2023 SAT English exam with confidence and achieve their desired scores.。

新SAT阅读真题四

新SAT阅读真题四Exercise 4This passage is excerpted from Louisa May Alcott, Rose in Bloom, originally published in 1876.Three young men stood together on a wharf one brightOctober day awaiting the arrival of an ocean steamer with an impatience which found a vent in lively skirmishes with a small lad, who pervaded the premises like a will-o'-the-wisp and afforded much amusement to the other groups assembled there."They are the Campbells, waiting for their cousin, who has been abroad several years with her uncle, the doctor," whispered one lady to another as the handsomest of the young men touched his hat to her as he passed, lugging the boy, whom he had just rescued from a little expedition down among the piles."Which is that?" asked the stranger."Prince Charlie, as he's called a ﬁne fellow, the most promising of the seven, but a little fast, people say," answered the ﬁrst speaker with a shake of the head. "Are the others his brothers?""No, cousins. The elder is Archie, a most exemplary young man. He has just gone into business with the merchant uncle and bids fair to be an honor to his family. The other, with the eyeglasses and no gloves, is Mac, the odd one, just out of college.""And the boy?""Oh, he is Jamie, the youngest brother of Archibald, and the pet of the whole family. Mercy on us he'll be in if they don't hold on to him!"The ladies' chat came to a sudden end just there, for by the time Jamie had been ﬁshed out of a hogshead, the steamer hove in sight and everything else was forgotten. As it swung slowly around to enter the dock, a boyish voice shouted, "There she is! I see her and Uncle and Phebe! Hooray for Cousin Rose!" And three small cheers were given with a will by Jamie as he stood on a post waving his arms like a windmill while his brother held onto the tail of his jacket.Yes, there they were, Uncle Alec swinging his hat like a boy, with Phebe smiling and nodding on one side and Rosekissing both hands delightedly on the other as she recognized familiar faces and heard familiar voices welcoming her home."Bless her dear heart, she's bonnier than ever! Looks like a Madonna doesn't she? with that blue cloak round her, and her bright hair ﬂying in the wind!" said Charlie excitedly as they watched the group upon the deck with eager eyes."Madonnas don't wear hats like that. Rose hasn't changed much, but Phebe has. Why, she's a regular beauty!" answered Archie, staring with all his might at the dark-eyed young woman with the brilliant color and glossy black braids shining in the sun."Dear old Uncle! Doesn't it seem good to have him back?" was all Mac said, but he was not looking at "dear old uncle" as he made the fervent remark, for he saw only the slender blond girl nearby and stretched out his hands to meet hers, forgetful of the green water tumbling between them.During the confusion that reigned for a moment as the steamer settled to her moorings, Rose looked down into the four faces upturned to hers and seemed to read in them something that both pleased and pained her. It was only a glance, and her own eyes were full, but through the mist of happy tears she received the impression that Archie was about the same, that Mac had decidedly improved, and that something was amiss with Charlie. There was no time for observation, however, for in a moment the shoreward rush began, and before she could grasp her traveling bag, Jamie was clinging to her like an ecstatic young bear. She was with difﬁculty released from his embrace to fall intothe gentler ones of the elder cousins, who took advantage of the general excitement to welcome both blooming girls with affectionate impartiality. Then the wanderers were borne ashore in a triumphal procession, while Jamie danced rapturous jigs before them even on the gangway.Archie remained to help his uncle get the luggage through the Custom House, and the others escorted the damsels home. No sooner were they shut up in a carriage, however, than a new and curious constraint seemed to fall upon the young people, for they realized, all at once, that their former playmates were men and women now.Which choice best summarizes the passage?A The passage provides an explanation of relationships within a family.B The passage presents a revelation about children growing older.C The passage captures a conversation regarding reuniting cousins.D The passage describes an anecdote about traveling by ship.QUESTION 2 OF 11Over the course of the passage, the attitude of the cousins shifts fromA preoccupation to constraint.B apprehension to embarrassment.C anticipation to reticence.D contemplation to difﬁdence.QUESTION 3 OF 11Which statement best characterizes the relationship among the reunited cousins?A They are excited to get back to their ordinary lives and friendships.B They have changed too dramatically to ﬁnd anything in common.C The younger cousins help put the older cousins at ease.D Their growing up has put limitations on their relationships.QUESTION 4 OF 11As used in line 3 (“vent”) , “vent” most nearly meansA opening.B outlet.C crack.D passage.QUESTION 5 OF 11The conversation between the lady and the stranger in lines 7–26(“"They are the Campbells, waiting for their cousin, who has been abroad several years with her uncle, the doctor," whispered one lady to another as the handsomest of the young men touched his hat to her as he passed, lugging the boy, whom he had just rescued from a little expedition down among the piles.”) (“They . . . him”) serves primarily toA show how the town locals tend to gossip about the family.B establish the relationships among the reuniting family.C introduce the traits of the family members who are waiting.D demonstrate the lady’s lack of knowledge about the family.QUESTION 6 OF 11Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?A lines 7–8(“They are the Campbells, waiting for theircousin, who has been abroad several years with her uncle, the doctor,"”)(“They . . . doctor”)B lines 14–15(“"Prince Charlie, as he's called a ﬁne fellow, the most promising of the seven, but a little fast, people say," ”)(“Prince . . . say”)C lines 18–20(“The elder is Archie, a most exemplary young man. He has just gone into business with the merchant uncle and bids fair to be an honor to his family. ”)(“The . . . family”)D lines 24–26(“"Oh, he is Jamie, the youngest brother of Archibald, and the pet of the whole family. Mercy on us he'll be in if they don't hold on to him”)(“Oh . . . him”)QUESTION 7 OF 11Archie’s comments in lines 44–45 (“"Madonnas don't wear hats like that. Rose hasn't changed much, but Phebe has. Why, she's a regular beauty!””) (“Madonnas . . . beauty”) primarily indicate that heA disagrees strongly with Charlie.B ﬁnds Phebe to be beautiful.C thinks Rose looks like a Madonna.D feels distracted by Rose and Phebe.QUESTION 8 OF 11The description (lines 50–53(“ was all Mac said, but he was not looking at "dear old uncle" as he made the fervent remark, for he saw only the slender blond girl nearby and stretched out his hands to meet hers, forgetful of the green water tumbling between them.”) ) that follows Mac's comment in line 49 (“"Dear old Uncle! Doesn't it seem good to have him back?””) ("Dear . . . back") reveals that Mac isA not actually paying attention to his uncle.B unaware of the possibility of falling in the ocean.C more excited to see his uncle than he is to see Rose.D distracted by all the excitement in the crowd.QUESTION 9 OF 11It can be inferred that Rose is "both pleased and pained" when she views her cousins from the ship because sheA feels exhausted and confused after a long journey by sea.B believes her cousins don’t recognize her anymore.C senses that her relationship with her cousins has changed.D concludes that her cousins’ lives have gotten better without her.QUESTION 10 OF 11Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?A lines 57–61(“It was only a glance, and her own eyes were full, but through the mist of happy tears she received the impression that Archie was about the same, that Mac had decidedly improved, and that something was amiss with Charlie.”)(“It . . . Charlie”)B lines 64–68(“ She was with difﬁculty released from his embrace to fall into the gentler ones of the elder cousins, who took advantage of the general excitement to welcome both blooming girls with affectionate impartiality. ”)(“She . . . impartiality”)C lines 61–64(“ There was no time for observation,however, for in a moment the shoreward rush began, and before she could grasp her traveling bag, Jamie was clinging to her like an ecstatic young bear.”)(“There . . . bear”)D lines 73–76(“No sooner were they shut up in a carriage, however, than a new and curious constraint seemed to fall upon the young people, for they realized, all at once, that their former playmates were men and women now.”)(“No . . . now”)QUESTION 11 OF 11As used in lines 67–68 (“affectionate impartiality”), the phrase “affectionate impartiality” most nearly meansA restraint.B aloofness.C tenderness.D enthusiasm.参考答案：BCDBBABACDA。

5月新SAT真题(阅读+答案)

考情汇总1、难点还是集中在阅读上，小说和双篇文章登顶此次最难的两篇。

2、此次考试的语法部分没有特别难的问题，考生均反映难度适中。

3、写作部分选取的文章非常有利于考生展开分析！4、此次考试数学非常容易，就连北美的同学（美国人）都反映此次数学几乎无压力！5、加试部分为数学，难度依旧非常低。

阅读部分第一篇：小说小说选自美国经典现实主义小说 Sister Carrie，XXX为 Theodore Dreiser，最早出版于1900年。

小说描述了一个贫困的乡村姑娘来到大城市生活，内心向往富足的生活。

为了摆脱穷困，先后跟推销员和酒店经理同居，最后历经磨难，终成一个著名演员。

小说截取的部分在论述 Carrie 在看一出关于纽约奢华生活的舞台剧。

台上演员华衣美服，居所装修华丽，生活应有尽有。

Carrie 不免生出羡慕向往之心。

舞台剧还体现了这些生活在理想状态人还收到感情爱情嫉妒的折磨，这更让Carrie 羡慕，谁不愿意坐在金椅子里发愁，谁会不愿意在洒了香水的挂毯、有坐垫的家具和穿着制服的仆人那样的条件下受些折磨呢？回到她小小的 flat（套间），Carrie 暗暗下决心，假如我不能过上那样的生活，我就等于没有活过，或者说自己活过。

第二篇、自然科学科研型文章研究的主要目的在于探究人类大脑如何区分现实和虚拟（广告/小说人物/童话)信息。

研究者呈现给受试者不同的场景：一，广播听到或报纸阅读到关于布什(总统)和灰姑娘，二，跟总统或跟灰姑娘共进晚餐。

然后利用 MRL 研究他们大脑不同区域的活跃度。

现实和虚拟信息都会激起大脑某些区域比如管记忆的海马沟。

不同的是，现实信息还会激起独特的一个脑区域，这个脑区域跟短时记忆和注意力有关。

一直相对，虚拟的信息会激起一个跟语言相关的脑区域。

研究者后来又在另一拨受试者重复了实验，这次根据跟受试者现实相关的程度设置信息。

结果还是成立，研究者进一步拓展，现实和虚拟其实跟不在于人物本身的现实程度，更跟信息与受试者现实生活的相关度有关。

美国高考sat数学试题及答案

美国高考sat数学试题及答案美国高考SAT数学试题及答案1. 某商店进行促销活动，所有商品打8折。

如果一件商品原价为$50，那么打折后的价格是多少？A. $40B. $45C. $35D. $20答案：B2. 一个长方形的长是宽的两倍，如果宽为$x$，那么长方形的周长是多少？A. $6x$B. $4x$C. $2x$D. $8x$答案：A3. 如果一个数的平方等于36，那么这个数是多少？A. 6B. -6C. 6 或 -6D. 0答案：C4. 在一次数学测试中，平均分是75分。

如果一个学生得了80分，那么他的分数比平均分高了多少？A. 5分B. 10分C. 15分D. 20分答案：A5. 一个圆的半径是5厘米，那么这个圆的面积是多少平方厘米？A. 25πB. 50πC. 75πD. 100π答案：B6. 如果一个函数$f(x) = 2x + 3$，那么$f(-1)$的值是多少？A. -1B. 1C. 5D. 7答案：B7. 一个等差数列的首项是3，公差是2，那么这个数列的第10项是多少？A. 23B. 21C. 19D. 17答案：A8. 如果一个三角形的两边长分别是5和7，且这两边夹角是90度，那么这个三角形的面积是多少？A. 12.5B. 15C. 17.5D. 20答案：A9. 如果一个函数$g(x) = x^2 - 4x + 3$，那么这个函数的最小值是多少？A. -1B. 0C. 1D. 3答案：A10. 在一个装有红球和蓝球的袋子里，红球和蓝球的比例是2:3。

如果随机抽取一个球，抽到红球的概率是多少？A. 2/5B. 3/5C. 4/5D. 1/2答案：A结束语：以上是美国高考SAT数学部分的试题及答案，希望对准备参加SAT考试的学生有所帮助。

(完整版)sat数学考试试题(最新整理)

l1: y = ax + 1
l2: y = bx + 2
l3: y = cx + 3
Which of the following may be values of a, b and c, if line l3 is perpendicular to both
lines l1 and l2?
(a) a = -2, b = -2, c = .5
(a) 5
(b) 6
Question #5:
(c) 2
(d) 3
(e) 4
If α and β are the angles of the right triangle shown in the figure above, then sin2α +
sin2β is equal to:
(a) cos(β)
(A)66
(B)60
(C)76
(D)96
(E)65
Question #1: The sum of the two solutions of the quadratic equation f(x) = 0 is equal
to 1 and the product of the solutions is equal to -20. What are the solutions of the
random from the names in the lottery, what is the probability that a senior’s name
will be chosen?
（A）1/8
(B) 2/9
(C) 2/7
(D) 3/8
(E) 1/2

2022年5月SAT考试真题新

2022年5月SAT考试真题2022年5月SAT考试真题：1.When reading a poem, you should read slowly to have given oneself the opportunity to savor the details of its language, form, and sound.A.to have given oneselfB.to give yourselfC.for oneself to be givenD.for oneself to haveE.so that you had had答案：B解析：A选项中oneself使用不恰当，由于句子主语是you（二人称），另外，have given的使用也错，to have done表示已经发生的事情，语义不恰当。

B选项to do做目的状语，正确。

CD选项中oneself都使用错误。

E选项中时态错误，had had是过去完成时，而这里have the opportunity应当是没有发生的事情。

2. The economist estimated that workers in our city spend an average of40 minutes daily traveling to their jobs and 50 minutes returning home.A.workers in our city spendB.a work in our city who spendsC.they who work in our city spendsD.those who work in our city spendingE.our city’s workers having spent答案：A解析：that引导estimated的宾语从句，A选项spend time doing something是正确用法，A对。

2023年SAT英语写作真题

2023年SAT英语写作真题As an AI language model, I can provide you with a 1000-word essay for the 2023 SAT English Writing Exam. However, it's important to note that I cannot accurately predict future SAT essay topics. Nevertheless, I will provide you with a sample essay that can help you prepare for the exam. Please keep in mind that this essay may not directly correspond to the actual 2023 SAT essay prompt.Essay:Introduction:In recent years, technology has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, leading to significant advancements and fundamental changes. As we step into 2023, the impact of technology on society seems boundless. In this essay, we will explore the multifaceted influence of technology on education, communication, and employment.Education Transformation:One area where technology has made a profound impact is education. Traditional classrooms are gradually being replaced by virtual learning environments. With the advent of online courses and interactive learning platforms, students can access educational materials anytime, anywhere. Furthermore, technology enables personalized learning, as adaptive algorithms can cater to students' individual strengths and weaknesses. Consequently, education has become more accessible and tailored to each student's needs, fostering a more inclusive and efficient learning experience.Communication Evolution:The way we communicate has evolved significantly due to technological advancements. Social media platforms have emerged as a powerful tool for networking, information sharing, and collective action. Through instant messaging apps, distance is no longer a barrier to maintaining real-time connections with friends and family. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential drawbacks, such as increased screen time and the risk of online privacy breaches. Striking a balance between virtual and face-to-face interactions becomes vital to ensure a healthy social life.Impact on Employment:As technology continues to progress, so does the nature of work. Automation and artificial intelligence are transforming industries, leading to job displacement and the emergence of new employment opportunities. Routine and repetitive tasks can be automated, enabling workers to focus on more complex and creative endeavors. Adaptability and continuous learning become essential for individuals to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven job market. Moreover, technology has made remote work more feasible, allowing flexible schedules and work-life balance.Challenges and Ethical Considerations:While the benefits of technology are evident, it is crucial to address the challenges and ethical considerations that arise. The digital divide widens the gap between those who have access to technology and those who don't, hindering equal opportunities. Privacy concerns, cybersecurity threats, and the misuse of personal data necessitate rigorous regulations and ethical considerations. Additionally, the rise of automation poses questionsregarding job security, income inequality, and the potential loss of human touch in various industries.Conclusion:In conclusion, the impact of technology in 2023 is significant across various aspects of our lives. Education has become more accessible and customized, communication has evolved to include virtual connectivity, and the labor market has witnessed transformations. However, while embracing the advantages of technology, we must also navigate the challenges it presents. Striking a balance between progress and human-centered values is essential in harnessing the full potential of technology for the betterment of society.Please note that the above essay sample is a general response to the topic "2023年SAT英语写作真题" and may not directly correspond to the actual exam prompt.。

新SAT官方试题第一套答案

Answer Explanations SAT® Practice Test #1© 2015 The College Board. College Board, SAT, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. 5KSA09Answer ExplanationsSAT Practice Test #1Section 1: Reading T estQUESTION 1.Choice B is the best answer. In the passage, a young man (Akira) asks amother (Chie) for permission to marry her daughter (Naomi). The requestwas certainly surprising to the mother, as can be seen from line 47, whichstates that prior to Akira’s question Chie “had no idea” the request was coming.Choice A is incorrect because the passage depicts two characters engagedin a civil conversation, with Chie being impressed with Akira’s “sincerity”and finding herself “starting to like him.” Choice C is incorrect becausethe passage is focused on the idea of Akira’s and Naomi’s present lives andpossible futures. Choice D is incorrect because the interactions betweenChie and Akira are polite, not critical; for example, Chie views Akira with“amusement,” not animosity.QUESTION 2.Choice B is the best answer. The passage centers on a night when a youngman tries to get approval to marry a woman’s daughter. The passage includesdetailed descriptions of setting (a “winter’s eve” and a “cold rain,” lines 5-6);character (Akira’s “soft, refined” voice, line 33; Akira’s eyes “sh[ining] withsincerity,” line 35); and plot (“Naomi was silent. She stood a full half minutelooking straight into Chie’s eyes. Finally, she spoke,” lines 88-89).Choice A is incorrect because the passage focuses on a nontraditional mar-riage proposal. Choice C is incorrect because the passage concludes withoutresolution to the question of whether Akira and Naomi will receive permis-sion to marry. Choice D is incorrect because the passage repeatedly makesclear that for Chie, her encounter with Akira is momentous and unsettling,as when Akira acknowledges in line 73 that he has “startled” her.1QUESTION 3.Choice C is the best answer. Akira “came directly, breaking all tradition,”(line 1) when he approached Chie and asked to marry her daughter, and he“ask[ed] directly,” without “a go-between” (line 65) or “mediation,” becausedoing otherwise would have taken too much time.Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because in these contexts, “directly” doesnot mean in a frank, confident, or precise manner.QUESTION 4.Choice A is the best answer. Akira is very concerned Chie will find his mar-riage proposal inappropriate because he did not follow traditional protocol anduse a “go-between” (line 65). This is clear in lines 63-64, when Akira says toChie “Please don’t judge my candidacy by the unseemliness of this proposal.”Choice B is incorrect because there is no evidence in the passage that Akiraworries that Chie will mistake his earnestness for immaturity. Choice C is incor-rect because while Akira recognizes that his unscheduled visit is a nuisance, hislarger concern is that Chie will reject him due to the inappropriateness of hisproposal. Choice D is incorrect because there is no evidence in the passage thatAkira worries Chie will underestimate the sincerity of his emotions.QUESTION 5.Choice C is the best answer. In lines 63-64, Akira says to Chie, “Pleasedon’t judge my candidacy by the unseemliness of this proposal.” This revealsAkira’s concern that Chie may say no to the proposal simply because Akiradid not follow traditional practices.Choices A, B, and D do not provide the best evidence for the answer to theprevious question. Choice A is incorrect because line 33 merely describesAkira’s voice as “soft, refined.” Choice B is incorrect because lines 49-51reflect Chie’s perspective, not Akira’s. Choice D is incorrect because lines71-72 indicate only that Akira was speaking in an eager and forthright matter.QUESTION 6.Choice D is the best answer because Akira clearly treats Chie with respect,including “bow[ing]” (line 26) to her, calling her “Madame” (line 31), andlooking at her with “a deferential peek” (line 34). Akira does not offer Chieutter deference, though, as he asks to marry Naomi after he concedes that heis not following protocol and admits to being a “disruption” (line 31).Choice A is incorrect because while Akira conveys respect to Chie, there isno evidence in the passage that he feels affection for her. Choice B is incor-rect because neither objectivity nor impartiality accurately describes howAkira addresses Chie. Choice C is incorrect because Akira conveys respectto Chie and takes the conversation seriously.2QUESTION 7.Choice D is the best answer. The first paragraph (lines 1-4) reflects on howAkira approached Chie to ask for her daughter’s hand in marriage. In theselines, the narrator is wondering whether Chie would have been more likelyto say yes to Akira’s proposal if Akira had followed tradition: “Akira camedirectly, breaking all tradition. Was that it? Had he followed form—had heasked his mother to speak to his father to approach a go-between—wouldChie have been more receptive?” Thus, the main purpose of the first para-graph is to examine why Chie reacted a certain way to Akira’s proposal.Choice A is incorrect because the first paragraph describes only one aspect ofJapanese culture (marriage proposals) but not the culture as a whole. Choice Bis incorrect because the first paragraph implies a criticism of Akira’s individualmarriage proposal but not the entire tradition of Japanese marriage proposals.Choice C is incorrect because the narrator does not question a suggestion.QUESTION 8.Choice B is the best answer. In line 1, the narrator suggests that Akira’sdirect approach broke “all tradition.” The narrator then wonders if Akira had“followed form,” or the tradition expected of him, would Chie have beenmore receptive to his proposal. In this context, following “form” thus meansfollowing a certain tradition or custom.Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because in this context “form” does notmean the way something looks (appearance), the way it is built (structure),or its essence (nature).QUESTION 9.Choice C is the best answer. Akira states that his unexpected meeting withChie occurred only because of a “matter of urgency,” which he explains as “anopportunity to go to America, as dentist for Seattle’s Japanese community”(lines 41-42). Akira decides to directly speak to Chie because Chie’s responseto his marriage proposal affects whether Akira accepts the job offer.Choice A is incorrect because there is no evidence in the passage that Akira isworried his parents will not approve of Naomi. Choice B is incorrect becauseAkira has “an understanding” with Naomi (line 63). Choice D is incorrect;while Akira may know that Chie is unaware of his feelings for Naomi, this isnot what he is referring to when he mentions “a matter of urgency.”QUESTION 10.Choice B is the best answer. In lines 39-42, Akira clarifies that the “mat-ter of urgency” is that he has “an opportunity to go to America, as dentistfor Seattle’s Japanese community.” Akira needs Chie’s answer to his marriageproposal so he can decide whether to accept the job in Seattle.3Choices A, C, and D do not provide the best evidence for the answer to theprevious question. Choice A is incorrect because in line 39 Akira apologizesfor interrupting Chie’s quiet evening. Choice C is incorrect because lines58-59 address the seriousness of Akira’s request, not its urgency. Choice Dis incorrect because line 73 shows only that Akira’s proposal has “startled”Chie and does not explain why his request is time-sensitive.QUESTION 11.Choice A is the best answer. Lines 1-9 include examples of how manypeople shop (“millions of shoppers”), how much money they spend (“over$30 billion at retail stores in the month of December alone”), and the manyoccasions that lead to shopping for gifts (“including weddings, birthdays,anniversaries, graduations, and baby showers.”). Combined, these examplesshow how frequently people in the US shop for gifts.Choice B is incorrect because even though the authors mention that“$30 billion” had been spent in retail stores in one month, that figure isnever discussed as an increase (or a decrease). Choice C is incorrect becauselines 1-9 provide a context for the amount of shopping that occurs in the US,but the anxiety (or “dread”) it might cause is not introduced until later in thepassage. Choice D is incorrect because lines 1-9 do more than highlight thenumber of different occasions that lead to gift-giving.QUESTION 12.Choice B is the best answer. Lines 9-10 state “This frequent experienceof gift-giving can engender ambivalent feelings in gift-givers.” In the sub-sequent sentences, those “ambivalent” feelings are further exemplified asconflicted feelings, as shopping is said to be something that “[m]any relish”(lines 10-11) and “many dread” (line 14).Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because in this context, “ambivalent” doesnot mean feelings that are unrealistic, apprehensive, or supportive.QUESTION 13.Choice D is the best answer. In lines 10-13, the authors clearly state thatsome people believe gift-giving can help a relationship because it “offers apowerful means to build stronger bonds with one’s closest peers.”Choice A is incorrect because even though the authors state that someshoppers make their choices based on “egocentrism,” (line 33) there isno evidence in the passage that people view shopping as a form of self-expression. Choice B is incorrect because the passage implies that shoppingis an expensive habit. Choice C is incorrect because the passage states thatmost people have purchased and received gifts, but it never implies that peo-ple are required to reciprocate the gift-giving process.4QUESTION 14.Choice A is the best answer. In lines 10-13, the authors suggest that peoplevalue gift-giving because it may strengthen their relationships with others:“Many relish the opportunity to buy presents because gift-giving offers apowerful means to build stronger bonds with one’s closest peers.”Choices B, C, and D do not provide the best evidence for the answer to theprevious question. Choice B is incorrect because lines 22-23 discuss howpeople often buy gifts that the recipients would not purchase. Choice C isincorrect because lines 31-32 explain how gift-givers often fail to considerthe recipients’ preferences. Choice D is incorrect because lines 44-47 suggestthat the cost of a gift may not correlate to a recipient’s appreciation of it.QUESTION 15.Choice A is the best answer. The “deadweight loss” mentioned in the secondparagraph is the significant monetary difference between what a gift-giverwould pay for something and what a gift-recipient would pay for the sameitem. That difference would be predictable to social psychologists, whoseresearch “has found that people often struggle to take account of others’perspectives—their insights are subject to egocentrism, social projection,and multiple attribution errors” (lines 31-34).Choices B, C, and D are all incorrect because lines 31-34 make clear thatsocial psychologists would expect a disconnect between gift-givers and gift-recipients, not that they would question it, be disturbed by it, or find it sur-prising or unprecedented.QUESTION 16.Choice C is the best answer. Lines 41-44 suggest that gift-givers assumea correlation between the cost of a gift and how well-received it will be:“. . . gift-givers equate how much they spend with how much recipients willappreciate the gift (the more expensive the gift, the stronger a gift-recipient’sfeelings of appreciation).” However, the authors suggest this assumption maybe incorrect or “unfounded” (line 47), as gift-recipients “may not construesmaller and larger gifts as representing smaller and larger signals of thought-fulness and consideration” (lines 63-65).Choices A, B, and D are all incorrect because the passage neither statesnor implies that the gift-givers’ assumption is insincere, unreasonable, orsubstantiated.QUESTION 17.Choice C is the best answer. Lines 63-65 suggest that the assumption madeby gift-givers in lines 41-44 may be incorrect. The gift-givers assume thatrecipients will have a greater appreciation for costly gifts than for less costly5gifts, but the authors suggest this relationship may be incorrect, as gift-recipients “may not construe smaller and larger gifts as representing smallerand larger signals of thoughtfulness and consideration” (lines 63-65).Choices A and D are incorrect because lines 53-55 and 75-78 address thequestion of “why” gift-givers make specific assumptions rather than address-ing the validity of these assumptions. Choice B is incorrect because lines55-60 focus on the reasons people give gifts to others.QUESTION 18.Choice D is the best answer. Lines 53-55 state that “Perhaps givers believethat bigger (i.e., more expensive) gifts convey stronger signals of thought-fulness and consideration.” In this context, saying that more expensive gifts“convey” stronger signals means the gifts send, or communicate, strongersignals to the recipients.Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because in this context, to “convey” some-thing does not mean to transport it (physically move something), coun-teract it (act in opposition to something), or exchange it (trade one thingfor another).QUESTION 19.Choice A is the best answer. The paragraph examines how gift-giversbelieve expensive gifts are more thoughtful than less expensive gifts andwill be more valued by recipients. The work of Camerer and others offersan explanation for the gift-givers’ reasoning: “gift-givers attempt to signaltheir positive attitudes toward the intended recipient and their willingness toinvest resources in a future relationship” (lines 57-60).Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the theory articulated by Camererand others is used to explain an idea put forward by the authors (“giversbelieve that bigger . . . gifts convey stronger signals”), not to introduce anargument, question a motive, or support a conclusion.QUESTION 20.Choice B is the best answer. The graph clearly shows that gift-givers believethat a “more valuable” gift will be more appreciated than a “less valuablegift.” According to the graph, gift-givers believe the monetary value of a giftwill determine whether that gift is well received or not.Choice A is incorrect because the graph does not suggest that gift-givers areaware of gift-recipients’ appreciation levels. Choices C and D are incorrectbecause neither the gift-givers’ desire for the gifts they purchase nor the gift-givers’ relationship with the gift-recipients is addressed in the graph.6QUESTION 21.Choice A is the best answer. Lines 69-75 explain that while people are oftenboth gift-givers and gift-receivers, they struggle to apply information theylearned as a gift-giver to a time when they were a gift-receiver: “Y et, despite theextensive experience that people have as both givers and receivers, they oftenstruggle to transfer information gained from one role (e.g., as a giver) andapply it in another, complementary role (e.g., as a receiver).” The authors sug-gest that the disconnect between how much appreciation a gift-giver thinks agift merits and how much appreciation a gift-recipient displays for the gift maybe caused by both individuals’ inability to comprehend the other’s perspective.Choices B and C are incorrect because neither the passage nor the graphaddresses the idea that society has become more materialistic or that there isa growing opposition to gift-giving. Choice D is incorrect because the pas-sage emphasizes that gift-givers and gift-recipients fail to understand eachother’s perspective, but it offers no evidence that the disconnect results onlyfrom a failure to understand the other’s intentions.QUESTION 22.Choice B is the best answer. Lines 2-4 of the passage describe DNA as“a very long chain, the backbone of which consists of a regular alternation ofsugar and phosphate groups.” The backbone of DNA, in other words, is themain structure of a chain made up of repeating units of sugar and phosphate.Choice A is incorrect because the passage describes DNA on the molecularlevel only and never mentions the spinal column of organisms. Choice C isincorrect because the passage describes the backbone of the molecule ashaving “a regular alternation” of sugar and phosphate, not one or the other.Choice D is incorrect because the nitrogenous bases are not the main struc-tural unit of DNA; rather, they are attached only to the repeating units of sugar.QUESTION 23.Choice D is the best answer. The authors explain that hydrogen bonds jointogether pairs of nitrogenous bases, and that these bases have a specificstructure that leads to the pairing: “One member of a pair must be a purineand the other a pyrimidine in order to bridge between the two chains” (lines27-29). Given the specific chemical properties of a nitrogenous base, itwould be inaccurate to call the process random.Choice A is incorrect because lines 5-6 describe how nitrogenous basesattach to sugar but not how those bases pair with one another. Choice B isincorrect because lines 9-10 do not contradict the student’s claim. Choice Cis incorrect because lines 23-25 describe how the two molecules’ chains arelinked, not what the specific pairing between nitrogenous bases is.7QUESTION 24.Choice D is the best answer. In lines 12-14 the authors state: “the first fea-ture of our structure which is of biological interest is that it consists not ofone chain, but of two.”Choices A and B are incorrect because lines 12-14 explicitly state that it isthe two chains of DNA that are of “biological interest,” not the chemicalformula of DNA, nor the common fiber axis those two chains are wrappedaround. Choice C is incorrect because, while the X-ray evidence did helpWatson and Crick to discover that DNA consists of two chains, it was notclaimed to be the feature of biological interest.QUESTION 25.Choice C is the best answer. In lines 12-14 the authors claim that DNA mol-ecules appear to be comprised of two chains, even though “it has often beenassumed . . . there would be only one” (lines 15-17). The authors support thisclaim with evidence compiled from an X-ray: “the density, taken with the X-rayevidence, suggests very strongly that there are two [chains]” (lines 18-19).Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because the authors mention density andX-ray evidence to support a claim, not to establish that DNA carries geneticinformation, present a hypothesis about the composition of a nucleotide, orconfirm a relationship between the density and chemical formula of DNA.QUESTION 26.Choice B is the best answer. The authors explain that “only certain pairs ofbases will fit into the structure” (lines 25-26) of the DNA molecule. Thesepairs must contain “a purine and the other a pyrimidine in order to bridgebetween the two chains” (lines 27-29), which implies that any other pairingwould not “fit into the structure” of the DNA molecule. Therefore, a pairof purines would be larger than the required purine/pyrimidine pair andwould not fit into the structure of the DNA molecule.Choice A is incorrect because this section is not discussing the distancebetween a sugar and phosphate group. Choice C is incorrect because thepassage never makes clear the size of the pyrimidines or purines in relationto each other, only in relation to the space needed to bond the chains ofthe DNA molecule. Choice D is incorrect because the lines do not make animplication about the size of a pair of pyrimidines in relation to the size of apair consisting of a purine and a pyrimidine.QUESTION 27.Choice D is the best answer. The authors explain how the DNA moleculecontains a “precise sequence of bases” (lines 43-44), and that the authors canuse the order of bases on one chain to determine the order of bases on theother chain: “If the actual order of the bases on one of the pair of chains were8given, one could write down the exact order of the bases on the other one,because of the specific pairing. Thus one chain is, as it were, the comple-ment of the other, and it is this feature which suggests how the deoxyribo-nucleic acid molecule might duplicate itself” (lines 45-51). The authors usethe words “exact,” “specific,” and “complement” in these lines to suggest thatthe base pairings along a DNA chain is understood and predictable, and mayexplain how DNA “duplicate[s] itself” (line 51).Choice A is incorrect because the passage does not suggest that most nucle-otide sequences are known. Choice B is incorrect because these lines are notdiscussing the random nature of the base sequence along one chain of DNA.Choice C is incorrect because the authors are describing the bases attachedonly to the sugar, not to the sugar-phosphate backbone.QUESTION 28.Choice C is the best answer. Lines 6-7 state that “Two of the possible bases—adenine and guanine—are purines,” and on the table the percentages of ade-nine and guanine in yeast DNA are listed as 31.3% and 18.7% respectively.Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not state the percentagesof both purines, adenine and guanine, in yeast DNA.QUESTION 29.Choice A is the best answer. The authors state: “We believe that the baseswill be present almost entirely in their most probable forms. If this is true,the conditions for forming hydrogen bonds are more restrictive, and the onlypairs of bases possible are: adenine with thymine, and guanine with cytosine”(lines 31-35). The table shows that the pairs adenine/thymine and guanine/cytosine have notably similar percentages in DNA for all organisms listed.Choice B is incorrect. Although the choice of “Yes” is correct, the explana-tion for that choice misrepresents the data in the table. Choices C and D areincorrect because the table does support the authors’ proposed pairing ofnitrogenous bases in DNA molecules.QUESTION 30.Choice A is the best answer because it gives the percentage of cytosine(17.3%) in sea urchin DNA and the percentage of guanine (17.7%) in seaurchin DNA. Their near similar pairing supports the authors’ proposal thatpossible pairings of nitrogenous bases are “adenine with thymine, and gua-nine with cytosine” (line 35).Choices B, C, and D do not provide the best evidence for the answer to theprevious question. Choice B (cytosine and thymine), Choice C (cytosine andadenine), and Choice D (guanine and adenine) are incorrect because theyshow pairings of nitrogenous bases that do not compose a similar percent-age of the bases in sea urchin DNA.9QUESTION 31.Choice D is the best answer. The table clearly shows that the percentage of ade-nine in each organism’s DNA is different, ranging from 24.7% in E.coli to 33.2%in the octopus. That such a variability would exist is predicted in lines 41-43,which states that “in a long molecule many different permutations are possible.”Choices A and B are incorrect because the table shows that the percentage ofadenine varies between 24.7% and 33.2% in different organisms. Choice C isincorrect because lines 36-38 state that adenine pairs with thymine but doesnot mention the variability of the base composition of DNA.QUESTION 32.Choice B is the best answer. In this passage, Woolf asks women a series ofquestions. Woolf wants women to consider joining “the procession of edu-cated men” (lines 56-57) by becoming members of the workforce. Woolfstresses that this issue is urgent, as women “have very little time in which toanswer [these questions]” (lines 48-49).Choice A is incorrect because Woolf argues against the tradition of only“the sons of educated men” (lines 82-83) joining the workforce. Choice C isincorrect because Woolf is not highlighting the severity of social divisionsas much as she is explaining how those divisions might be reduced (withwomen joining the workforce). Choice D is incorrect because Woolf doesnot question the feasibility of changing the workforce dynamic.QUESTION 33.Choice A is the best answer. Throughout the passage, Woolf advocates formore women to engage with existing institutions by joining the workforce:“We too can leave the house, can mount those steps [to an office], pass inand out of those doors, . . . make money, administer justice . . .” (lines 30-32).Woolf tells educated women that they are at a “moment of transition” (line 51)where they must consider their future role in the workforce.Choice B is incorrect because even though Woolf mentions women’s tradi-tional roles (lines 68-69: “while they stirred the pot, while they rocked thecradle”), she does not suggest that women will have to give up these traditionalroles to gain positions of influence. Choice C is incorrect because thoughWoolf wonders how “the procession of the sons of educated men” impactswomen’s roles, she does not argue that this male-dominated society has hadgrave and continuing effects. Choice D is incorrect because while Woolf sug-gests educated women can hold positions currently held by men, she does notsuggest that women’s entry into positions of power will change those positions.QUESTION 34.Choice C is the best answer. Woolf uses the word “we” to refer to herselfand educated women in English society, the “daughters of educated men”10(line 64). Woolf wants these women to consider participating in a chang-ing workforce: “For there, trapesing along at the tail end of the procession[to and from work], we go ourselves” (lines 23-24). In using the word “we”throughout the passage, Woolf establishes a sense of solidarity among edu-cated women.Choice A is incorrect because Woolf does not use “we” to reflect on whetherpeople in a group are friendly to one another; she is concerned with generat-ing solidarity among women. Choice B is incorrect because though Woolfadmits women have predominantly “done their thinking” within traditionalfemale roles (lines 64-69), she does not use “we” to advocate for more can-dor among women. Choice D is incorrect because Woolf does not use “we”to emphasize a need for people in a group to respect one other; rather, shewants to establish a sense of solidarity among women.QUESTION 35.Choice B is the best answer. Woolf argues that the “bridge over the RiverThames, [has] an admirable vantage ground for us to make a survey” (lines 1-3).The phrase “make a survey” means to carefully examine an event or activity.Woolf wants educated women to “fix [their] eyes upon the procession—theprocession of the sons of educated men” (lines 9-11) walking to work.Choice A is incorrect because while Woolf states the bridge “is a place tostand on by the hour dreaming,” she states that she is using the bridge “toconsider the facts” (lines 6-9). Woolf is not using the bridge for fancifulreflection; she is analyzing “the procession of the sons of educated men”(lines 10-11). Choice C is incorrect because Woolf does not compare thebridge to historic episodes. Choice D is incorrect because Woolf does notsuggest that the bridge is a symbol of a male-dominated past, but rather thatit serves as a good place to watch men proceed to work.QUESTION 36.Choice D is the best answer. Woolf writes that the men who conduct theaffairs of the nation (lines 15-17: “ascending those pulpits, preaching, teach-ing, administering justice, practising medicine, transacting business, mak-ing money”) are the same men who go to and from work in a “procession”(line 10). Woolf notes that women are joining this procession, an act thatsuggests the workforce has become less exclusionary: “For there, trapesingalong at the tail end of the procession, we go ourselves” (lines 23-24).Choice A is incorrect because the procession is described as “a solemn sightalways” (lines 17-18), which indicates that it has always been influential.Choice B is incorrect because the passage does not indicate that this proces-sion has become a celebrated feature of English life. Choice C is incorrectbecause the passage states only that the procession is made up of “the sons ofeducated men” (lines 10-11).11。

新SAT阅读真题一

新SAT阅读真题一如今同学们参加SAT考试，都是SAT改革之后的新SAT考试。

在改革之后，SAT阅读部分也有了相应的变化。

同学们要想充分的备考新SAT阅读考试，还是需要更多的来练习真题。

Exercise 1This passage is excerpted from Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey, originally published in 1803.Mrs. Allen was so long in dressing that they did not enter the ballroom till late. As for Mr. Allen, he repaired directly to the card-room. With more care for the safety of her new gown than for the comfort of her protegee, Mrs. Allen made her way through the throng of men by the door, as swiftly as the necessary caution would allow; Catherine, however, kept close at her side, and linked her arm too ﬁrmly within her friend's to be torn asunder by any common effort of a struggling assembly. Still they moved on—something better was yet in view; and by a continued exertion of strength and ingenuity they found themselves at last in the passage behind the highest bench. It was a splendid sight, and she began, for the ﬁrst time that evening, to feel herself at a ball: she longed to dance, but she had not an acquaintance in the room.Catherine began to feel something of disappointment—she was tired of being continually pressed against by people, the generality of whose faces possessed nothing to interest, and with all of whom she was so wholly unacquainted that she could not relieve the irksomeness ofimprisonment by the exchange of a syllable with any of her fellow captives. They saw nothing of Mr. Allen; and after looking about them in vain for a more eligible situation, were obliged to sit down at the end of a table, at which a large party were already placed, without having anything to do there, or anybody to speak to, except each other.Mrs. Allen congratulated herself, as soon as they were seated, on having preserved her gown from injury. "It would have been very shocking to have it torn," said she, "would not it? It is such a delicate muslin. For my part I have not seen anything I like so well in the whole room, I assure you.""How uncomfortable it is," whispered Catherine, "not to have a single acquaintance here!""Yes, my dear," replied Mrs. Allen, with perfect serenity, "it is very uncomfortable indeed.""What shall we do? The gentlemen and ladies at this table look as if they wondered why we came here—we seem forcing ourselves into their party.""Aye, so we do. That is very disagreeable. I wish we had a large acquaintance here.""I wish we had any—it would be somebody to go to.""Very true, my dear; and if we knew anybody we would join them directly. The Skinners were here last year—I wish they were here now.""Had not we better go away as it is? Here are no tea-things for us, you see.""No more there are, indeed. How very provoking! But I think we had better sit still, for one gets so tumbled in such a crowd! How is my head, my dear? Somebody gave me a push that has hurt it, I am afraid.""No, indeed, it looks very nice. But, dear Mrs. Allen, are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people? I think you must know somebody.""I don't, upon my word—I wish I did. I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart, and then I should get you a partner. I should be so glad to have you dance. There goes a strange-looking woman! What an odd gown she has got on! How old-fashioned it is! Look at the back."After some time they received an offer of tea from one of their neighbours; it was thankfully accepted, and this introduced a light conversation with the gentleman who offered it, which was the only time that anybody spoke to them during the evening, till they were discovered and joined by Mr. Allen when the dance was over."Well, Miss Morland," said he, directly, "I hope you have had an agreeable ball.""Very agreeable indeed," she replied, vainly endeavouring to hide a great yawn."I wish she had been able to dance," said his wife; "I wish we could have got a partner for her. I have been saying how glad I should be if the Skinners were here this winter instead of last; or if the Parrys had come, as they talked of once, she might have danced with George Parry. I am so sorry she has not had a partner!""We shall do better another evening I hope," was Mr. Allen's consolation.The main purpose of the ﬁrst paragraph is toA establish the distant relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Allen.B show how claustrophobic and crowded the ballroom is.C describe the main characters' belated arrival at the ball.D introduce the friendship between Catherine and Mrs. Allen.QUESTION 2 OF 11The narrator implies that CatherineA did not have an enjoyable time at the ball.B would rather not have to dance with anyone.C had a ﬁne time at the ball in spite of herself.D does not like keeping the company of Mrs. Allen.QUESTION 3 OF 11Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?A lines 3–9 (“With . . . assembly”)(“With more care for the safety of her new gown than for the comfort of her protegee, Mrs. Allen made her way through the throng of men by the door, as swiftly as the necessary caution would allow; Catherine, however, kept close at her side, and linked her arm too ﬁrmly within her friend's to be torn asunder by any common effort of a struggling assembly.”)B lines 12–14 (“It . . . room”)(“It was a splendid sight, and she began, for the ﬁrst time that evening, to feel herself at a ball: she longed to dance, but she had not an acquaintance in the room.”)C lines 15–20 (“Catherine . . . captives”)(“Catherine began to feel something of disappointment—she was tired of being continually pressed against by people, the generality of whose faces possessed nothing to interest, and with all of whom she was so wholly unacquainted that she could not relieve the irksomeness of imprisonment by the exchange of a syllable with any of her fellow captives.”)D lines 20–25 (“They . . . other”)(“They saw nothing of Mr. Allen; and after looking about them in vain for a more eligible situation, were obliged to sit down at the end of a table, at which a large party were already placed, without having anything to do there, or anybody to speak to, except each other.”) QUESTION 4 OF 11In line 11 (“ingenuity”), “ingenuity” most nearly meansA brilliance.B dexterity.C inventiveness.D intellect.QUESTION 5 OF 11The description of Mrs. Allen in lines 26–30 (“Mrs. Allen congratulated herself, as soon as they were seated, on having preserved her gown from injury. "It would have been very shocking to have it torn," said she, "would not it? It is such a delicate muslin. For my part I have not seen anything I like so well in the whole room, I assure you.””) primarily serves to A illustrate her unrufﬂed personality. B highlight her scrupulousness. C show her expensive tastes.D establish her sense of vanity.QUESTION 6 OF 11According to the passage, Catherine is “uncomfortable” becauseA it is too noisy, crowded, and warm.B they do not know anyone at the ball.C they have arrived at the ball very late.D their dresses are at risk of being torn.QUESTION 7 OF 11Which statement best characterizes the relationship between Mrs. Allen and Catherine?A Catherine is irritated by Mrs. Allen but defers to her in conversationB Catherine is amused by Mrs. Allen but is frustrated by her lack of social connectionsC Catherine is impressed by Mrs. Allen and is interested in her social contactsD Catherine is angered by Mrs. Allen and believes her social tactics are ineffectiveQUESTION 8 OF 11Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?A lines 31–34 (“How . . . indeed”)(“"How uncomfortable it is," whispered Catherine, "not to have a single acquaintance here!"”)B lines 35–39 (“What . . . here”)(“"What shall we do? The gentlemen and ladies at this table look as if they wondered why we came here—we seem forcing ourselves into their party."”)C lines 40–43 (“I . . . now”)(“"I wish we had any—it would be somebody to go to."”)D lines 50–52 (“But . . . somebody”)(“But, dear Mrs. Allen, are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people? I think you must know somebody."”)QUESTION 9 OF 11As used in line 65 (“agreeable”) , “agreeable” most nearly meansA enjoyable.B acceptable.C tolerable.D common.QUESTION 10 OF 11Mrs. Allen’s response in lines 53–55 (“I . . . dance”)(“"I don't, upon my word—I wish I did. I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart, and then I should get you a partner. I should be so glad to have you dance.”)mainly serves to A show how shunned they are in the midst of the ball.B highlight her attempts to expand her social circle.C emphasize the goal of ﬁnding Catherine a partner.D demonstrate their inability to mingle with new acquaintances.QUESTION 11 OF 11The conversation between Mr. Allen and Catherine in lines 64–67 (“Well . . . yawn”) (“"Well, Miss Morland," said he, directly, "I hope you have had an agreeable ball."”)reveals that Catherine isA only being polite to Mr. Allen to conceal her real feelings.B incredibly tired and therefore not paying attention to Mr. Allen.C extremely bored and doesn’t care if Mr. Allen notices it.D offended by Mr. Allen’s question and answers sarcastically.参考答案：CACBDBABACA。

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SAT考试真题-新老SAT写作对比写作单项发生巨变4月16日新SAT官方样题发布，新东方上海学校VIP学习中心的老师们在第一时间窥视其具体改革的真实面貌，准确把握住了备考的方向。

新东方VIP学习中心建议广大考生及家长不要过分担忧新SAT，踩准改革方向和考察重点是顺利应对新SAT的关键。

写作一直是许多考生在考试中的障碍，新SAT的改革在写作单项上也有一些变化，新东方VIP学习中心的老师对比了新老SAT考试的写作部分，总结出写作改革的重点，希望对广大考生带了帮助。

SAT Essay还有一年半的时间我们就要迎接来新的SAT考试了，那么我们先来看一下新的SA T会有些什么改变：·最早的一次新SAT考试会出现在2016年的春天·新的SAT考试会以2种形式出现：纸质版考试和电脑版考试(电脑版考试的考点会根据的地区来确定)·考试内容：(1) 询证式阅读和语法(2) 数学(3)作文·考试长度：(1)3个小时+50分钟的作文(2) 具体时长会根据进一步的实验再做决定·考试分数：1600(1) 询证式阅读+语法：800分(2)数学：800分(3) 作文：单独出分数(可选，但是大部分学校会要求作文分数)SAT写作改革重点：重新改革的SAT将会更加贴近美国高中教育同时配合美国大学人才的需求。

新的SAT作文考试会更加侧重学生能不能够完全适应美国大学里面的学术写作要求，日常的作业，和论文的完成等。

所以，新的SAT作文考试要求学生首先具备一些基本的英语写作素养，比如说，遣词造句的能力，表达的能力，构建文章的能力。

除此之外，新的考试会更关注于学生整体的读与写的能力，包括逻辑思维能力，辩证性思维能力，独立思考能力，论证能力，辩述能力，分析文章能力等。

因此，新的SAT写作不论从内容上还是形式上都将会有的巨大的改变，与现有的SAT考试截然不同。

SAT写作改革内容：首先，让我们先看一下改革的蓝图：·来自不同来源的文章·在阅读文章的时候，考虑作者是如何使用：(1)论据，比如例子和事实(2) 论述：如何建立论述，同时是如何连接论述和证据(3) 文体风格或是其他表达方式来展开思路，添加细节，使得整篇文章更有说服力。

·完成一篇作文，来解释作者是如何构建论证来说服读者的。

那么在新的考试中，学生要做如下几件事情。

首先，学生会阅读一篇文章，然后去解释读者是如何构建论证的。

学生需要用阅读文章中的具体的例子和论据来论证支持自己的写作观点。

整体的写作要求会无限地接近贴合大学里相关的需要写作的作业和论文等。

新的作文部分将被设计成帮助高中生培养仔细阅读，详细分析，清晰写作的能力。

这次的改革也会促进学生阅读更广泛的文章，同时使得学生能够从作者的角度分析相关的具体文章修辞，写作意图，论证的使用等。

相关的阅读文章会提前公布和分享出来，整体的风格和形式是保持一致的，只是具体的文章会不一样。

虽然作文的分数在整体的SAT考试中是可选的，但是和一些地区和一些学校将会要求作文的分数。

The following sample Essay prompt is followed by an annotated version of the source text that suggests some of the ways that students might analyze t he text in response to the prompt. The annotations are only examples of element s of the passage students may choose to write about.As you read the passage below, consider how Paul Bogard uses•Evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.•Reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.•Stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, t o add power to the ideas expressed.Adapted from Paul Bogard, “Let There be Dark.”©2012 by the Los An geles Times. Originally published December 21, 2012.At my family’s cabin on a Minnesota lake, I knew woods so dark that m y hands disappeared before my eyes. I knew night skies in which meteors left smoky trails across sugary spreads of stars. But now, when 8 of 10 children born in the United States will never know a sky dark enough for the Milky Way, I wor ry we are rapidly losing night’s natural darkness before realizing its worth. This winter solstice, as we cheer the days’gradual movement back toward ligh t, let us also remember the irreplaceable value of darkness.All life evolved to the steady rhythm of bright days and dark nights. Today, though, when we feel the closeness of nightfall, we reach quickly for a light switch. And too little darkness, meaning too much artificial light at nig ht, spells trouble for all.Already the World Health Organization classifies working the night shi ft as a probable human carcinogen, and the American Medical Association has voi ced its unanimous support for “light pollution reduction efforts and glare re duction efforts at both the national and state levels.”Our bodies need darkn ess to produce the hormone melatonin, which keeps certain cancers from developi ng, and our bodies need darkness for sleep.Sleep disorders have been linked to diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and depression, and recent research suggests one main cause of “short sleep”is “long light.”Whether we work at night or simply take our table ts, notebooks and smartphones to bed, there isn’t a place for this much artifi cial light in our lives.The rest of the world depends on darkness as well, including nocturnal and crepuscular species of birds, insects, mammals, fish and reptiles. Some ex amples are well known—the 400 species of birds that migrate at night in North A merica, the sea turtles that come ashore to lay their eggs—and some are not, s uch as the bats that save American farmers billions in pest control and the mot hs that pollinate 80% of the world’s flora. Ecological light pollution is like the bulldozer of the night, wrecking habitat and disrupting ecosystems several billion years in the making. Simply put, without darkness, Earth’s ecology wou ld collapse . . .In today’s crowded, louder, more fast-paced world, night’s darkness c an provide solitude, quiet and stillness, qualities increasingly in short suppl y. Every religious tradition has considered darkness invaluable for a soulful l ife, and the chance to witness the universe has inspired artists, philosophers and everyday stargazers since time began. In a world awash with electric light. . . how would Van Gogh have given the world his “Starry Night”? Who knows what this vision of the night sky might inspire in each of us, in our children or grandchildren?Yet all over the world, our nights are growing brighter. In the United States and Western Europe, the amount of light in the sky increases an average of about 6% every year. Computer images of the United States at night, based o n NASA photographs, show that what was a very dark country as recently as the 1 950s is now nearly covered with a blanket of light. Much of this light is waste d energy, which means wasted dollars. Those of us over 35 are perhaps among the last generation to have known truly dark nights. Even the northern lake where I was lucky to spend my summers has seen its darkness diminish.It doesn’t have to be this way. Light pollution is readily within our ability to solve, using new lighting technologies and shielding existing lights. Already, many cities and towns across North America and Europe are changing to LED streetlights, which offer dramatic possibilities for controlling wasted li ght. Other communities are finding success with simply turning off portions of their public lighting after midnight. Even Paris, the famed “city of light,”which already turns off its monument lighting after 1 a.m., will this sum mer start to require its shops, offices and public buildings to turn off lights after 2 a.m. Though primarily designed to save energy, such reductions in ligh t will also go far in addressing light pollution. But we will never truly addre ss the problem of light pollution until we become aware of the irreplaceable va lue and beauty of the darkness we are losing.好，看完题目，我们来看一下具体该如何着手去写这篇文章，应该从哪几个点来展现作者的意图。