专题07 阅读理解之新闻报道10篇(江苏名校模拟)(第二期)-备战2025年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(江苏专用)

备战2025年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(江苏专用) 第二期 专题07 阅读理解之新闻报道10篇(江苏名校模拟) （24-25高三上·江苏盐城·阶段练习）The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM 洲际弹道导弹) into the Pacific Ocean at 08:44 on September 25,2024. The missile carried a dummy warhead (模拟弹头) and landed in a specific area, as part of routine military training. The spokesperson for the defense ministry emphasized that the nuclear policy of China is stable, consistent, and predictable, and that the country maintains its nuclear capabilities at the minimum level necessary for national security. The launch was not aimed at any specific country or target and corresponded with international law and practice. Prior to the launch, China had notified several countries through military diplomatic channels (外教途径), demonstrating openness and transparency (透明). This test launch is a routine arrangement in the annual training plan and is completely lawful. The missile launch has raised eyebrows internationally, as it is considered rare for China to test ICBMs in international waters. The last known similar test was conducted in May 1980. Typically, China carries out ballistic missile tests within its own airspace or over the Bohai Sea. The test comes at a time when China is increasing its military presence in the region, which has been a cause for concern among neighboring countries and the international community. Despite this, China has maintained that its military activities are defensive in nature and not aimed at any specific nation. The launch also coincides with the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, where U. S. President Joe Biden discussed strengthening relationships with Japan and South Korea as part of a strategy to counter China’s influence in the region. While some analysts have compared the launch to the Soviet Union’s Sputnik (人造卫星) moment, indicating a potential shift in the balance of power, China has downplayed the significance of the test, stating it is part of its nuclear modernization efforts and not intended to threaten any country and underlining its sticking to international norms and laws. 1．What was the purpose of China’s missile launch on September 25? A．To threaten a specific country. B．To test its nuclear capabilities. C．To celebrate a national holiday. D．To conduct a routine military training. 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE about the missile launch? A．The missile was aimed at a specific target. B．The missile launch was a violation of international law. C．China notified several countries before the launch. D．The missile launch was a response to military threats. 3．What was the reaction of the international community to the missile launch? A．There was widespread disapproval. B．It was considered a rare and concerning event. C．All countries agreed it was a lawful action. D．The launch was ignored by the media. 4．What does the underlined word “downplayed” mean in the last paragraph? A．Explained. B．Highlighted. C．Understated. D．Emphasized. （2024·江苏南京·一模）In the heart of the Kanien’keha Nation (卡尼恩克哈部族) in Canada, McComber, a native language teacher reflected on a question raised by Maori (毛利) language advocate Sir Karetu: what was his dream for the future of his language? Kanien’keha, the Mohawk language, is endangered, and for decades, McComber has worked hard to operate a native language school. At the turn of the century, as it encountered more barriers, McComber looked around the world for help and inspiration, and Karetu was the answer. “Don’t wait for money or approval; just do the work,” Karetu told him. It’s the same message Karetu carried with him decades ago, when te reo Maori, the Maori language, was also on the line. In the early 1970s, young Maori advocates in New Zealand marched to the government, demanding Maori be taught in all public schools. In 1982, Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi established Kohanga Reo, an engaging language program where Maori was the only language taught, spoken and used both in the classroom and at home, and the courses focused on their history and culture. “Grandparents became teachers,” she says. “The difference-maker was that the Kohanga Reo was entirely community-led. Families raised the money to rent classroom spaces, and volunteers planned and taught classes.” Translated in English as “language nest”, the Kohanga Reo model quickly became an important cultural export and inspired other minority communities worldwide. “Our parents ruled,” a student of McComber’s nest school says, “They wanted to teach us the beauty of our language, our culture, and who we are. And it has given me the confidence to speak and read with ease in both English and Kanien’keha.” The model helped communities view the world through their ancestors’ eyes, ensuring the survival of their way of life. “It’s not just about language,” McComber can now answer that question. “It’s everything.” 5．Why did McComber turn to Karetu for help? A．Karetu also spoke Kanien’keha. B．Karetu once faced a similar crisis. C．He needed his financial support. D．He desired his tips on language learning. 6．What contributed to the success of Kohanga Reo? A．Expansion of public schools. B．Flexibility of the courses. C．Rule of the students’ parents. D．Support from the community. 7．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．The impact of the Kohanga Reo model. B．The importance of parents’ involvement. C．The procedure for building the nest school. D．The case of a student finding his real identity. 8．By saying “It’s everything”, McComber suggests ______. A．guaranteeing the survival of their own schools B．keeping their culture for future generations C．purifying their unique minority language D．practicing the tradition of their ancestors （24-25高三上·江苏南京·阶段练习）The scene in the stands at Roland Garros’s Court Philippe-Chatrier was dotted with red banners, adding a glow to the already orange y air spreading the red clay court. There were hundreds of Chinese waving flags to support Qinwen Zheng, 21, who would soon take gold by defeating Croatia’s Donna Vedic in the women’s singles tennis final. As she lay down on the dirt, eyes skyward and fists extended into the Paris haze, the win’s gravity seemed to register: This was China’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in this sport. When talking about the Olympics, Zheng said, “I treated the Games differently — the emotion, the fight, the mentality. If you asked me to stay three more hours to fight, I could do it.” Born in 2002, Zheng started playing tennis at age seven. At age eight, she moved alone for better coaching. Since adolescence, she has deeply admired Chinese athletes, such as the tennis star Li Na, who joined the 2008 Beijing Games, and the runner Liu Xiang, who won gold at the 2004 Athens Games. “It was really tough,” Zheng said, looking back at those early days. “My mom used to come visit on weekends. When she left, I would hold her leg and cry. After 13, she decided to stay with me full-time to let me have better growth and care. After that, it got easier. And we moved to Europe when I was 17.” In Paris, Zheng performed exceptionally well on her road to gold, including toppling world number one Iga Swiatek. “With Iga, I was clear,” Zheng said. “I know why I lost to her before. I played rushed, made too many unforced errors, and wanted to hit faster than her. I wanted to prove my power. But in these Games, I didn’t think like this.” Zheng is conscious, too, of the effects that her milestone achievement in Paris will have. As we wrapped up our chat, she said, softly: “I was reading comments last night and some of them were talking about inspiration, and this makes me feel proud. If you watch my tennis and it brings you some extra strength in your life, that will make me happy.” 9．According to the passage, which is TRUE about Qinwen Zheng? A．She considered all tennis games to be equally important. B．She felt confident to live alone at her early days of training. C．She secured the first Chinese Olympic tennis championship. D．As a teenager, she wanted to go beyond other Chinese athletes. 10．What does the underlined word “toppling” in the 6th paragraph mean? A．Challenging. B．Defeating. C．Discouraging. D．Declining. 11．Which words can best describe Qinwen Zheng? A．Competent and idealistic. B．Creative and independent. C．Sincere and ambitious. D．Strong-willed and reflective. 12．What can we infer from Qinwen Zheng’s words in the last paragraph? A．She feels delighted to read numerous comments on her match. B．She expects her achievement to motivate more people. C．She takes pride in attaining the Olympic gold medal. D．She hopes that her achievement will earn her fame. （24-25高三上·江苏徐州·阶段练习）Born into a poor family in a fishing town in East China’s Fujian Province, Zhang started to make a living at the age of 16 fishing on the open seas, which is where he developed a keen interest in making boats. A fast learner, Zhang was later sent to shipyards in the cities of Quanzhou and Xiamen in Fujian Province, where he received training and became a master of traditional Chinese junks and gained fame because of his consummate skill in the construction of these vessels(船只). Due to the development of the modern shipbuilding industry, the need for large wooden vessels decreased sharply. Zhang then began constructing model ships using his 20 years of shipbuilding skills. “I had feared that the traditional skills would die someday. Fortunately, I met Wang Lianmao, the former curator (馆长) of the Quanzhou Maritime Museum, in 2007,” said Zhang. After their meeting, he started to renovate(翻新) old ships and make model ships for the museum. Invented in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and widely adopted after the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Fujian, the watertight-bulkhead technology permits the construction of ocean- going vessels with watertight compartments. If one or two cabins are accidentally damaged in the navigation process, seawater will not flood the other cabins and the vessel will remain afloat. The renovated ancient ships are the historical witnesses of Quanzhou as a maritime hub (航运中心) of the East and Southeast Asia trade network. “Every time I see my works in the museum, I feel excited,” he said, adding that he finds the work meaningful since younger generations can learn from exhibitions of ancient ships that their ancestors had advanced shipbuilding technology at an early stage of development. He is often invited to deliver lectures to university students. “Many of them even came to my workshop to learn about boat making during holidays. As long as I’m alive, I’ll keep passing on the heritage,” Zhang said. 13．What does the underlined word “consummate” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Specific. B．Academic. C．Ordinary. D．Perfect. 14．Why was Zhang determined to make model ships for the museum? A．To pass on the traditional skills. B．To arouse people’s interest in old ships. C．To allow people to appreciate more old ships. D．To respond to the invitation of the former curator. 15．What’s special about the shipbuilding technology mentioned in paragraph 5? A．It can protect vessels against damage B．It can keep vessels afloat after damage. C．It can enlarge the capacity of vessels. D．It can simplify the shipbuilding process. 16．Why does Zhang find his work meaningful? A．It is a witness to the development of the city. B．It is a product of the wisdom of the ancestors. C．It opens access to ancient shipbuilding technology. D．It provides an insight into the work of his workshop. （24-25高三上·江苏常州·阶段练习）Researchers in Japan have announced plans to start selling new devices designed to help people reduce their salt intake while still enhancing the flavor of their food. These innovations are being developed by a team from Meiji University and the Tokyo-based beverage company Kirin. One of the new devices is an electric spoon that transmits a mild electric current to the tongue. The current is so faint that it’s not noticeable, but it increases the taste of salt by one and a half times. This allows us to use less salt in our food while still experiencing a salty flavor. The Electric Salt Spoon is set to be released in Japan for approximately $120 starting in June. Professor Homei Miyashita from Meiji University developed both this spoon and a comparable device, electric chopsticks, which are expected to be available for purchase next year. The recent announcement marks the first time the technology has been used in a product for sale to the public. Previously, the project received notable recognition when it won the 2023 Ig Nobel Prize in nutrition. The prize, according to its organizers, honors research that first makes people laugh and then prompts them to think. Miyashita and his laboratory have explored ways that technology can create human sensory experiences. They have also developed a lickable TV screen that can recreate the taste of food. The beer manufacturer Kirin is venturing into healthcare products to broaden its traditional business. A representative from the company mentioned that this technology could be particularly beneficial for the Japanese population, whose customary diet tends to be high in salt. On average, adults in Japan consume around 10 grams of salt daily, while the World Health Organization suggests a limit of only 5 grams. Eating foods with too much salt can increase the chances of having cardiovascular diseases, like high blood pressure and heart attacks. “To prevent these diseases, we need to reduce the amount of salt we take,” said Kirin researcher Ai Sato. Sato said it is hard to cut salt in the usual way because it would mean eating “bland food”. 17．What is the chief purpose of the new devices? A．To make food taste less tasty. B．To cook food more efficiently. C．To help people reduce their salt intake. D．To replace traditional cooking devices. 18．What is the main idea of the third paragraph? A．The practical application of different electric devices. B．The price and availability of the electric devices. C．The awards won by the Electric Salt Spoon. D．The importance of reducing salt intake. 19．Why might the technology be especially useful for Japanese people? A．They traditionally prefer salty foods. B．Their diet contains too much fat and sugar. C．Japan produces a large amount of salt each year. D．Many Japanese suffer from cardiovascular diseases. 20．What does the underlined phrase “bland food” in the last paragraph most probably mean? A．Food that is very salty. B．Food that is tasteless. C．Food that is not healthy. D．Food that is too bitter. （24-25高三上·江苏扬州·阶段练习）A start-up based in England has won one of the world’s most significant awards for improving the health of the oceans, thanks to its pioneering work on a groundbreaking solution to catching and recycling microfibres (微纤维) filtered out from washing machines. Competing against 200 businesses from 54 countries, the British green-tech business Cleaner Seas Group (CSG) succeeded in winning the international Ocean Impact Pitchfest Award in Australia in November 2023 with its IndiTM home microfibre filter. Since it was launched, CSG’s IndiTM home microfibre filter has been making significant waves. Dave Miller, CEO of CSG, said, “It has been a fantastic year for us. We are at a hugely exciting growth stage. Increased awareness of the need for microplastic reduction presents a huge opportunity for us to make a difference.” Dave Miller adds, “Everyone in the company has a personal connection to the ocean. We are surfers and wild swimmers and we feel enthusiastic about keeping the oceans free of microplastics. Our filter technology has the potential to significantly reduce microfibre pollution, helping to reduce the microplastic in the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe.” James Sirmon, technical director of CSG, explained, “Our filter cartridge (盒子) contains a roll of microfibre-collecting filter paper. The in-built sensor technology detects when each section of the filter paper is full. A warning light system indicates when the cartridge or batteries need replacing or when a filter unit doesn’t work. We have designed the product to fit all washing machines worldwide, so it is a global solution for a global problem.” Tim Silverwood, co-founder at Ocean Impact Organisation said: “The team at CSG should be enormously proud of this achievement. We look forward to seeing their future impact across the globe. The future looks bright for CSG!” 21．What can be learned about CSG? A．It is based in Australia. B．It is a recycling center. C．It has branches in 54 countries. D．It is a newly-founded company. 22．The underlined words in paragraph 3 can be replaced by ______. A．following the trend. B．breaking new ground. C．playing it in safety. D．Causing great troubles. 23．Why does Dave Miller mention his workmates in paragraph 4? A．To explain how they put lots of effort into the filter. B．To prove they have great potential to do big things. C．To stress everyone is inseparable from the ocean. D．To show they’ re enthusiastic about their company. 24．How does the microfibre filter work according to James Sirmon? A．It is driven by wind power. B．It has a fault alarm indicator. C．It has a roll of toilet paper inside. D．It is designed for certain machines. （24-25高三上·江苏扬州·阶段练习）In October, 2021, three Chinese astronauts, Wang Yaping, Zhai Zhigang and Ye Guangfu, travelled to their space station. They stayed there for six months while they got ready for two new modules (舱), Wentian and Mengtian, to join the main module, Tianhe. In December, they gave a physics lesson from space to students in Hong Kong, Beijing and three other cities. Through a livestream (网络直播), the public could also enjoy the lesson. Wang Yaping gave the Tiangong lesson, while Zhai Zhigang made videos, and Ye Guangfu helped in the process. Excited students enjoyed the lesson about the effects of weightlessness on object movement. They were quite curious about what it’s like to live in space. There was no doubt that they had lots of questions specifically for astronaut Wang, who is famous as the first Chinese woman to go on a spacewalk. She had before spent several hours outside the station with Zhai, fixing equipment and doing tests. Wang said it was a great joy to teach children about space while she was there, referring to the two live science lectures she gave in 2013 and 2021. “My family told me that many netizens (Internet users) compared photos of my two lectures and found that our ’space classroom’ is now bigger, the content of the class is more colourful and interesting, and that the livestream is smoother and pictures clearer,” she said. 25．What was Wang Yaping’s 2021 Tiangong lesson about? A．Arts. B．Physics. C．History. D．Travel. 26．How did students feel about the Tiangong lesson? A．Excited. B．Sad. C．Doubtful. D．Bored. 27．What did Wang and Zhai do outside the space station? A．Made videos. B．Gave a physics lesson. C．Compared photos of two lectures. D．Fixed equipment and did tests. 28．What is one of the features of Wang Yaping’s 2021 lecture? A．Fewer questions. B．Unclearer pictures. C．More colourful content. D．Smaller space classroom. （24-25高三上·江苏淮安·开学考试）In a surprising turn of events, Kathleen Murray, a resident of Tasmania, Australia, has secured victory in the globally recognised “World’s Ugliest Lawn (草坪)” competition. What was once considered an eyesore — with dry yellow grass, and drooping plants — has now become a symbol of water-saving inventiveness. As the champion, Kathleen Murray was awarded a unique prize — a second-hand brown T-shirt generously donated by the 2023 winner. The shirt proudly displays the words: “Proud owner of The World’s Ugliest Lawn,” meaning celebrating the champion’s commitment to sustainable landscaping. The “World’s Ugliest Lawn” competition had humble beginnings as a local contest on Sweden’s Gotland island. The primary objective was to emphasise the critical importance of saving water and discourage the conventional use of water to maintain green lawns. The region, plagued by frequent droughts and water supply challenges due to geographical limitations in groundwater storage, saw this competition as a creative means to promote a vital message. American actor and environmental advocate Shailene Woodley, known for her roles in the 2014 film The Fault in Our Stars and the HBO TV series Big Little Lies, played a crucial role in launching the international challenge. Speaking to the ABC, Kathleen Murray shared an interesting aspect of her winning entry. Three wild rats had taken over her property, causing damage to the once-green lawn. Referring to them as her “wildlife of mass destruction”, Murray humorously noted, “I used to think they’d invaded my lawn, but then I realised they’d actually liberated me from ever having to cut it again.” This unexpected twist added a unique touch to her victory, showcasing the original beauty of nature. Kathleen Murray’s victory in the “World’s Ugliest Lawn” contest symbolises a shift in perspective towards sustainable landscaping practices. As the movement gains strength, individuals worldwide are encouraged to reconsider their approach to lawn care, valuing water conservation over the pursuit of primitive green lawns. The competition, with its unusual charm, stands as a reminder that sometimes, embracing the undeveloped can lead to victory in unexpected ways. 29．Why was a second-hand brown T-shirt mentioned in paragraph 2? A．To show its symbolism. B．To present its practical value. C．To reveal the owner’s identity. D．To encourage charity work. 30．What does the underlined word “plagued” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Swept. B．Ruined. C．Disturbed. D．Characterized. 31．What does Kathleen Murray think of the three wild rats? A．Frightening. B．Acceptable. C．Useless. D．Lovely. 32．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．The New Concept of Beauty Comes into Being B．The Old View of Destructive Wildlife Needs Correcting C．The World’s Ugliest Lawn Competition Redefines Sustainability D．Then Unconventional Prize of an Old T-shirt Surprises the World （24-25高三上·江苏苏州·开学考试）In 2013, two years into her doctoral studies on forensic (法医的) jewelry, Maria Malennan found herself in a hospital in Namibia, helping identify the victims of a plane crash that had killed everyone on board. It was the first time she had put her theoretical skills into practice, examining pieces of jewelry found in the ruins and using her knowledge of designs, materials and the industry to provide investigators with leads. “Being a forensic jeweler is not really a job that actually exists,” Dr. Maclennan, 35, said during a recent interview at her office in Edinburgh. “In some ways, it’s something I’ve made up and am still making up as I go. ” Since then she has helped identify the victims of many catastrophes, including building collapses, natural disasters and a terrorist attack. And while the situations can be miserable — sometimes, she said, the jewelry was all but fused (熔合) into human remains — she has approached the job as a professional: “You’re wearing your forensic gloves and it’s all very methodical and detached (不带感情的) from the person, the human being.” But there is a part of the process that she finds emotionally difficult. “It’s at the end, the returning, when you give the belongings back to the family, which really strikes me,” she said. “You look at the piece as a sort of a representation of the individual. Especially, I think, in the absence of the human body.” Dr. Maclennan now is a member of a disaster victim identification team for Blake Emergency Services, based in Cheshire, England. “Maria is the only one who does what she does,” said Carole Davenport, the archaeology manager at Blake. “She’s at the forefront of a field that she invented. She took the skills she learned as a jeweler and she applied this to the forensics world. Jewelry can be particular to areas, and there are certain unique things about jewelry that can help you almost read life of a person. That’s what Maria does.” 33．What did Maclennan apply her jewelry knowledge to? A．Furthering her doctoral studies. B．Designing custom-made jewelry. C．Recognizing the identities of victims. D．Reforming forensic jewelry industry. 34．What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A．What Maclennan does as a forensic jeweler. B．When forensic jewelry came into existence. C．Why Maclennan chose to be a forensic jeweler. D．How forensic jewelers are viewed by the public. 35．How does Maclennan feel while returning victims’ belongings? A．She is hardly affected as it is a routine for her. B．She feels sorry for what she has done to the victims. C．She is relieved that the process brings comfort to the families. D．She feels sad as she has deep empathy for the victims’ families. 36．How does Davenport describe Maclennan in the last paragraph? A．Firm and ambitious. B．Innovative and competent. C．Intelligent and generous. D．Sensitive and responsible. （24-25高三上·江苏南通·开学考试）High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average working American. According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of parents provide some degree of financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles. Gen Zers (defined in the survey as aged 18 - 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars (about 10.950 an) per month. Still, many older parents were found to be supporting their Millennial (aged 28 - 43) or Generation X (aged 44 - 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses cited were groceries, tuition and health insurance, among others, reported The Guardian. But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest”? One major reason is soaring food prices. According to the US Department of Agriculture, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent across the board in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30- year, fixed rate mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in October 2023, said the Mortgage a Bankers Association. An extremely expensive mortgage means that many Americans are priced out of affording their own home. The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young US graduates have found that they earn less than their parents. According to a CNBC analysis, college graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with steadily rising costs. AS Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their generosity puts their prospects for retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”. Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we might witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead. 37．What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US? A．Nearly half of them are financially dependent. B．Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling. C．Generation X often offer their parents financial aid. D．A majority of them rely on their parents for education. 38．What does the underlined word “elusive” in paragraph 5 most probably mean? A．Easy to realize. B．Difficult to achieve. C．Often misunderstood. D．Commonly sought after. 39．What can be inferred from the article about people now in the US? A．Government policies favor older generations. B．College education guarantees a well-paid job. C．Salaries for graduates remain stable in four decades. D．Financial pressures affect both the young and the old. 40．What is the author’s attitude toward the future prospects of Americans? A．Reserved. B．Optimistic. C．Negative. D．Wait-and-see. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 备战2025年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(江苏专用) 第二期 专题07 阅读理解之新闻报道10篇(江苏名校模拟) （24-25高三上·江苏盐城·阶段练习）The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM 洲际弹道导弹) into the Pacific Ocean at 08:44 on September 25,2024. The missile carried a dummy warhead (模拟弹头) and landed in a specific area, as part of routine military training. The spokesperson for the defense ministry emphasized that the nuclear policy of China is stable, consistent, and predictable, and that the country maintains its nuclear capabilities at the minimum level necessary for national security. The launch was not aimed at any specific country or target and corresponded with international law and practice. Prior to the launch, China had notified several countries through military diplomatic channels (外教途径), demonstrating openness and transparency (透明). This test launch is a routine arrangement in the annual training plan and is completely lawful. The missile launch has raised eyebrows internationally, as it is considered rare for China to test ICBMs in international waters. The last known similar test was conducted in May 1980. Typically, China carries out ballistic missile tests within its own airspace or over the Bohai Sea. The test comes at a time when China is increasing its military presence in the region, which has been a cause for concern among neighboring countries and the international community. Despite this, China has maintained that its military activities are defensive in nature and not aimed at any specific nation. The launch also coincides with the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, where U. S. President Joe Biden discussed strengthening relationships with Japan and South Korea as part of a strategy to counter China’s influence in the region. While some analysts have compared the launch to the Soviet Union’s Sputnik (人造卫星) moment, indicating a potential shift in the balance of power, China has downplayed the significance of the test, stating it is part of its nuclear modernization efforts and not intended to threaten any country and underlining its sticking to international norms and laws. 1．What was the purpose of China’s missile launch on September 25? A．To threaten a specific country. B．To test its nuclear capabilities. C．To celebrate a national holiday. D．To conduct a routine military training. 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE about the missile launch? A．The missile was aimed at a specific target. B．The missile launch was a violation of international law. C．China notified several countries before the launch. D．The missile launch was a response to military threats. 3．What was the reaction of the international community to the missile launch? A．There was widespread disapproval. B．It was considered a rare and concerning event. C．All countries agreed it was a lawful action. D．The launch was ignored by the media. 4．What does the underlined word “downplayed” mean in the last paragraph? A．Explained. B．Highlighted. C．Understated. D．Emphasized. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章报道了中国人民解放军火箭军在太平洋海域上空发射了一枚洲际弹道导弹。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段的“This test launch is a routine arrangement in the annual training plan and is completely lawful.(本次试航是年度培训计划中的例行安排，完全合法。)”可知，中国9月25日发射导弹的目的是例行军事训练。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Prior to the launch, China had notified several countries through military diplomatic channels (外教途径), demonstrating openness and transparency (透明).(在启动之前，中国已通过军事外交途径通知多个国家，展示了公开和透明)”可知，在火箭发射前，中国前通知了几个国家。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段的“The missile launch has raised eyebrows internationally, as it is considered rare for China to test ICBMs in international waters.(这次导弹发射引起了国际社会的关注，因为中国在国际水域测试洲际弹道导弹被认为是罕见的。)”和第四段的“The test comes at a time when China is increasing its military presence in the region, which has been a cause for concern among neighboring countries and the international community.(此次试验正值中国增加在该地区的军事存在之际，这引起了邻国和国际社会的关注。)”可知，这被认为是一件罕见并引人关注的事件。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据前文“While some analysts have compared the launch to the Soviet Union’s Sputnik (人造卫星) moment, indicating a potential shift in the balance of power(一些分析人士将这次发射与苏联的斯普特尼克人造卫星时刻进行比较，表明力量平衡可能发生变化)”和下文“stating it is part of its nuclear modernization efforts and not intended to threaten any country and underlining its sticking to international norms and laws(说这是其核现代化努力的一部分，无意威胁任何国家，并强调其遵守国际准则和法律)”可推断，中国淡化这次试验的重要性，画线词与C项“轻描淡写”意思相近。故选C。 （2024·江苏南京·一模）In the heart of the Kanien’keha Nation (卡尼恩克哈部族) in Canada, McComber, a native language teacher reflected on a question raised by Maori (毛利) language advocate Sir Karetu: what was his dream for the future of his language? Kanien’keha, the Mohawk language, is endangered, and for decades, McComber has worked hard to operate a native language school. At the turn of the century, as it encountered more barriers, McComber looked around the world for help and inspiration, and Karetu was the answer. “Don’t wait for money or approval; just do the work,” Karetu told him. It’s the same message Karetu carried with him decades ago, when te reo Maori, the Maori language, was also on the line. In the early 1970s, young Maori advocates in New Zealand marched to the government, demanding Maori be taught in all public schools. In 1982, Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi established Kohanga Reo, an engaging language program where Maori was the only language taught, spoken and used both in the classroom and at home, and the courses focused on their history and culture. “Grandparents became teachers,” she says. “The difference-maker was that the Kohanga Reo was entirely community-led. Families raised the money to rent classroom spaces, and volunteers planned and taught classes.” Translated in English as “language nest”, the Kohanga Reo model quickly became an important cultural export and inspired other minority communities worldwide. “Our parents ruled,” a student of McComber’s nest school says, “They wanted to teach us the beauty of our language, our culture, and who we are. And it has given me the confidence to speak and read with ease in both English and Kanien’keha.” The model helped communities view the world through their ancestors’ eyes, ensuring the survival of their way of life. “It’s not just about language,” McComber can now answer that question. “It’s everything.” 5．Why did McComber turn to Karetu for help? A．Karetu also spoke Kanien’keha. B．Karetu once faced a similar crisis. C．He needed his financial support. D．He desired his tips on language learning. 6．What contributed to the success of Kohanga Reo? A．Expansion of public schools. B．Flexibility of the courses. C．Rule of the students’ parents. D．Support from the community. 7．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．The impact of the Kohanga Reo model. B．The importance of parents’ involvement. C．The procedure for building the nest school. D．The case of a student finding his real identity. 8．By saying “It’s everything”, McComber suggests ______. A．guaranteeing the survival of their own schools B．keeping their culture for future generations C．purifying their unique minority language D．practicing the tradition of their ancestors 【答案】5．B 6．D 7．A 8．B 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要说明了莫霍克语Kanien’ keha已经濒临灭绝，为了保护这种语言McComber寻求社会的支持和帮助，建立了Kohanga Reo模式。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段“At the turn of the century, as it encountered more barriers, McComber looked around the world for help and inspiration, and Karetu was the answer. “Don’t wait for money or approval; just do the work,” Karetu told him. It’s the same message Karetu carried with him decades ago, when te reo Maori, the Maori language, was also on the line.(在世纪之交，当它遇到更多的障碍时，麦康伯向世界各地寻求帮助和灵感，而卡雷图就是答案。“不要等待金钱或认可；做你该做的，”卡雷图告诉他。几十年前，当te reo Maori（毛利人的语言）也处于危险之中时，Karetu也带着同样的信息)”可知，McComber向Karetu寻求帮助是因为Karetu曾经面临过类似的危机。故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据第三段““Grandparents became teachers,” she says. “The difference-maker was that the Kohanga Reo was entirely community-led. Families raised the money to rent classroom spaces, and volunteers planned and taught classes.”(“祖父母成了老师，”她说。“造成差异的原因是，Kohanga Reo完全由社区主导。家庭集资租用教室空间，志愿者策划并教授课程。”)”可知，来自社会的支持促成了Kohanga Reo的成功。故选D。 7．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Translated in English as “language nest”, the Kohanga Reo model quickly became an important cultural export and inspired other minority communities worldwide. “Our parents ruled,” a student of McComber’s nest school says, “They wanted to teach us the beauty of our language, our culture, and who we are. And it has given me the confidence to speak and read with ease in both English and Kanien’keha.”(Kohanga Reo模式在英语中被翻译为“语言之巢”，迅速成为一种重要的文化输出，并激励了世界各地的其他少数民族社区。“我们的父母说了算，”麦康伯所在学校的一名学生说，“他们想教我们语言之美、文化之美，以及我们是谁。它给了我信心，让我可以轻松地用英语和卡尼亚语说话和阅读。”)”可知，第4段主要讲了Kohanga Reo模式的影响。故选A。 8．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The model helped communities view the world through their ancestors’ eyes, ensuring the survival of their way of life. “It’s not just about language,” McComber can now answer that question. “It’s everything.”(该模式帮助社区通过祖先的眼睛看世界，确保了他们的生活方式的生存。“这不仅仅是语言的问题，”McComber现在可以回答这个问题。“这一切。”)”可知，通过说“这就是一切”，McComber建议为后代保留他们的文化。故选B。 （24-25高三上·江苏南京·阶段练习）The scene in the stands at Roland Garros’s Court Philippe-Chatrier was dotted with red banners, adding a glow to the already orange y air spreading the red clay court. There were hundreds of Chinese waving flags to support Qinwen Zheng, 21, who would soon take gold by defeating Croatia’s Donna Vedic in the women’s singles tennis final. As she lay down on the dirt, eyes skyward and fists extended into the Paris haze, the win’s gravity seemed to register: This was China’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in this sport. When talking about the Olympics, Zheng said, “I treated the Games differently — the emotion, the fight, the mentality. If you asked me to stay three more hours to fight, I could do it.” Born in 2002, Zheng started playing tennis at age seven. At age eight, she moved alone for better coaching. Since adolescence, she has deeply admired Chinese athletes, such as the tennis star Li Na, who joined the 2008 Beijing Games, and the runner Liu Xiang, who won gold at the 2004 Athens Games. “It was really tough,” Zheng said, looking back at those early days. “My mom used to come visit on weekends. When she left, I would hold her leg and cry. After 13, she decided to stay with me full-time to let me have better growth and care. After that, it got easier. And we moved to Europe when I was 17.” In Paris, Zheng performed exceptionally well on her road to gold, including toppling world number one Iga Swiatek. “With Iga, I was clear,” Zheng said. “I know why I lost to her before. I played rushed, made too many unforced errors, and wanted to hit faster than her. I wanted to prove my power. But in these Games, I didn’t think like this.” Zheng is conscious, too, of the effects that her milestone achievement in Paris will have. As we wrapped up our chat, she said, softly: “I was reading comments last night and some of them were talking about inspiration, and this makes me feel proud. If you watch my tennis and it brings you some extra strength in your life, that will make me happy.” 9．According to the passage, which is TRUE about Qinwen Zheng? A．She considered all tennis games to be equally important. B．She felt confident to live alone at her early days of training. C．She secured the first Chinese Olympic tennis championship. D．As a teenager, she wanted to go beyond other Chinese athletes. 10．What does the underlined word “toppling” in the 6th paragraph mean? A．Challenging. B．Defeating. C．Discouraging. D．Declining. 11．Which words can best describe Qinwen Zheng? A．Competent and idealistic. B．Creative and independent. C．Sincere and ambitious. D．Strong-willed and reflective. 12．What can we infer from Qinwen Zheng’s words in the last paragraph? A．She feels delighted to read numerous comments on her match. B．She expects her achievement to motivate more people. C．She takes pride in attaining the Olympic gold medal. D．She hopes that her achievement will earn her fame. 【答案】9．C 10．B 11．D 12．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。报道了郑钦文正作为一名网球运动员在比赛中的表现和她的个人故事，特别强调了她在奥运会上为中国赢得首枚网球金牌的成就。 9．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“This was China’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in this sport. (这是中国在这个项目上的首枚奥运金牌)”可知，她获得了第一个中国奥运网球冠军。故选C项。 10．词句猜测题。根据文章第六段“In Paris, Zheng performed exceptionally well on her road to gold, including toppling world number one Iga Swiatek. (在巴黎，郑钦文在她的夺金之路上表现异常出色，包括toppling世界排名第一的Iga Swiatek)”可知，郑钦文获得了奥运会金牌，所以她在赢得金牌的道路上应该是击败头号种子伊加·斯维亚特克，所以划线单词的意思应与“击败”意义相近。故选B项。 11．推理判断题。根据第三段中“When talking about the Olympics, Zheng said, “I treated the Games differently — the emotion, the fight, the mentality. If you asked me to stay three more hours to fight, I could do it.”(在谈到奥运会时，郑说：“我对比赛有不同的对待——情感、拼搏、心态。如果你让我再多坚持三个小时去拼搏，我也能做到。”)”及第六段““I know why I lost to her before. I played rushed, made too many unforced errors, and wanted to hit faster than her. I wanted to prove my power. But in these Games, I didn’t think like this.” (“我知道为什么以前会输给她。我打得急躁，出现了太多非受迫性失误，想比她更快地击球。我想证明自己的实力。但在本届比赛中，我没有这样想。”)”可知，郑钦文是一位意志坚定且善于反思的运动员。故选D项。 12．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“As we wrapped up our chat, she said, softly: “I was reading comments last night and some of them were talking about inspiration, and this makes me feel proud. If you watch my tennis and it brings you some extra strength in your life, that will make me happy.” (当我们结束聊天时，她轻声说道：“我昨晚看了些评论，有些人谈到了激励，这让我感到自豪。如果你看了我的网球比赛，这能给你生活中带来一些额外的力量，那我会很高兴。”)”可知，她希望她的成就能激励更多的人。故选B项。 （24-25高三上·江苏徐州·阶段练习）Born into a poor family in a fishing town in East China’s Fujian Province, Zhang started to make a living at the age of 16 fishing on the open seas, which is where he developed a keen interest in making boats. A fast learner, Zhang was later sent to shipyards in the cities of Quanzhou and Xiamen in Fujian Province, where he received training and became a master of traditional Chinese junks and gained fame because of his consummate skill in the construction of these vessels(船只). Due to the development of the modern shipbuilding industry, the need for large wooden vessels decreased sharply. Zhang then began constructing model ships using his 20 years of shipbuilding skills. “I had feared that the traditional skills would die someday. Fortunately, I met Wang Lianmao, the former curator (馆长) of the Quanzhou Maritime Museum, in 2007,” said Zhang. After their meeting, he started to renovate(翻新) old ships and make model ships for the museum. Invented in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and widely adopted after the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Fujian, the watertight-bulkhead technology permits the construction of ocean- going vessels with watertight compartments. If one or two cabins are accidentally damaged in the navigation process, seawater will not flood the other cabins and the vessel will remain afloat. The renovated ancient ships are the historical witnesses of Quanzhou as a maritime hub (航运中心) of the East and Southeast Asia trade network. “Every time I see my works in the museum, I feel excited,” he said, adding that he finds the work meaningful since younger generations can learn from exhibitions of ancient ships that their ancestors had advanced shipbuilding technology at an early stage of development. He is often invited to deliver lectures to university students. “Many of them even came to my workshop to learn about boat making during holidays. As long as I’m alive, I’ll keep passing on the heritage,” Zhang said. 13．What does the underlined word “consummate” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Specific. B．Academic. C．Ordinary. D．Perfect. 14．Why was Zhang determined to make model ships for the museum? A．To pass on the traditional skills. B．To arouse people’s interest in old ships. C．To allow people to appreciate more old ships. D．To respond to the invitation of the former curator. 15．What’s special about the shipbuilding technology mentioned in paragraph 5? A．It can protect vessels against damage B．It can keep vessels afloat after damage. C．It can enlarge the capacity of vessels. D．It can simplify the shipbuilding process. 16．Why does Zhang find his work meaningful? A．It is a witness to the development of the city. B．It is a product of the wisdom of the ancestors. C．It opens access to ancient shipbuilding technology. D．It provides an insight into the work of his workshop. 【答案】13．D 14．A 15．B 16．C 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。介绍了一位来自福建省的工匠张，他精通传统中式帆船制造技艺，并在现代造船业发展导致木船需求下降后，转向制作船只模型和修复古船，致力于保护和传承这一传统技艺。他的工作对于展示中国古代先进的造船技术，特别是防水隔舱技术，具有重要意义，并且激励了年轻一代去了解这些文化遗产。 13．词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“where he received training and became a master of traditional Chinese junks and gained fame because of his consummate skill in the construction of these vessels.(在那里他接受训练并且成为传统中国帆船的大师，并因其在建造这些船只方面的___技艺而声名鹊起。)”可知，既然成为了大师，并且声名鹊起，那么张在船只建造方面的技艺一定是高超的，选项D“完美的”符合语境。故选D项。 14．推理判断题。根据第四段““I had feared that the traditional skills would die someday. Fortunately, I met Wang Lianmao, the former curator(馆长) of the Quanzhou Maritime Museum, in 2007,” said Zhang. After their meeting, he started to renovate(翻新) old ships and make model ships for the museum.(“我曾担心传统的技艺总有一天会消失。幸运的是，我在2007年遇到了泉州海洋博物馆的前任馆长王连茂，”张说。在他们见面之后，他开始翻修旧船并为博物馆制作模型船。)”可知，张之所以决心为博物馆制作模型船，是为了传承传统技艺。故选A项。 15．细节理解题。根据第五段中的“If one or two cabins are accidentally damaged in the navigation process, seawater will not flood the other cabins and the vessel will remain afloat.(如果在一两个舱室在航行过程中意外受损，海水不会涌入其他舱室，船只仍能浮在水面上。)”可知，这种造船技术的特别之处在于它可以在船体受损后仍保持漂浮。故选B项。 16．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“adding that he finds the work meaningful since younger generations can learn from exhibitions of ancient ships that their ancestors had advanced shipbuilding technology at an early stage of development.(补充到他认为这项工作很有意义，因为年轻一代可以从古代船只的展览中了解到他们的祖先在发展的早期阶段就拥有先进的造船技术。)”可知，张认为他的工作有意义是因为它让年轻一代有机会了解古代的造船技术，选项C“开启了古代造船技术的大门。”符合语境。故选C项。 （24-25高三上·江苏常州·阶段练习）Researchers in Japan have announced plans to start selling new devices designed to help people reduce their salt intake while still enhancing the flavor of their food. These innovations are being developed by a team from Meiji University and the Tokyo-based beverage company Kirin. One of the new devices is an electric spoon that transmits a mild electric current to the tongue. The current is so faint that it’s not noticeable, but it increases the taste of salt by one and a half times. This allows us to use less salt in our food while still experiencing a salty flavor. The Electric Salt Spoon is set to be released in Japan for approximately $120 starting in June. Professor Homei Miyashita from Meiji University developed both this spoon and a comparable device, electric chopsticks, which are expected to be available for purchase next year. The recent announcement marks the first time the technology has been used in a product for sale to the public. Previously, the project received notable recognition when it won the 2023 Ig Nobel Prize in nutrition. The prize, according to its organizers, honors research that first makes people laugh and then prompts them to think. Miyashita and his laboratory have explored ways that technology can create human sensory experiences. They have also developed a lickable TV screen that can recreate the taste of food. The beer manufacturer Kirin is venturing into healthcare products to broaden its traditional business. A representative from the company mentioned that this technology could be particularly beneficial for the Japanese population, whose customary diet tends to be high in salt. On average, adults in Japan consume around 10 grams of salt daily, while the World Health Organization suggests a limit of only 5 grams. Eating foods with too much salt can increase the chances of having cardiovascular diseases, like high blood pressure and heart attacks. “To prevent these diseases, we need to reduce the amount of salt we take,” said Kirin researcher Ai Sato. Sato said it is hard to cut salt in the usual way because it would mean eating “bland food”. 17．What is the chief purpose of the new devices? A．To make food taste less tasty. B．To cook food more efficiently. C．To help people reduce their salt intake. D．To replace traditional cooking devices. 18．What is the main idea of the third paragraph? A．The practical application of different electric devices. B．The price and availability of the electric devices. C．The awards won by the Electric Salt Spoon. D．The importance of reducing salt intake. 19．Why might the technology be especially useful for Japanese people? A．They traditionally prefer salty foods. B．Their diet contains too much fat and sugar. C．Japan produces a large amount of salt each year. D．Many Japanese suffer from cardiovascular diseases. 20．What does the underlined phrase “bland food” in the last paragraph most probably mean? A．Food that is very salty. B．Food that is tasteless. C．Food that is not healthy. D．Food that is too bitter. 【答案】17．C 18．B 19．A 20．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是近日，日本一家公司为控制食盐摄入量，研发了一款新产品“电盐勺”———通过勺子释放的电流让食物尝起来更咸。 17．推理判断题。根据第一段“Researchers in Japan have announced plans to start selling new devices designed to help people reduce their salt intake while still enhancing the flavor of their food.(日本研究人员宣布计划开始销售新设备，旨在帮助人们减少盐的摄入量，同时提高食物的味道。)”可知，新设备的主要目的是帮助人们减少盐的摄入量。故选C。 18．主旨大意题。根据第三段“The Electric Salt Spoon is set to be released in Japan for approximately $120 starting in June. Professor Homei Miyashita from Meiji University developed both this spoon and a comparable device, electric chopsticks, which are expected to be available for purchase next year.(这款电盐勺将于今年6月在日本上市，售价约为120美元。日本明治大学的Homei Miyashita教授开发了这种勺子和一种类似的设备——电动筷子，预计明年就可以买到。)”可知，第三段主要讲述了这些电子设备的价格和上市时间。故选B。 19．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“A representative from the company mentioned that this technology could be particularly beneficial for the Japanese population, whose customary diet tends to be high in salt.(该公司的一位代表提到，这项技术可能对日本人特别有益，因为日本人的习惯饮食往往含盐量高。)”可推知，这项科技对日本人特别有用，因为他们的传统饮食偏咸。故选A。 20．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“To prevent these diseases, we need to reduce the amount of salt we take(为了预防这些疾病，我们需要减少盐的摄入量)”可知，按照通常的方法减少盐的摄入是很难的，因为这意味着要“吃无味的食物”。因此划线短语“bland food”最有可能的意思是“无味的食物”，即Food that is tasteless。 故选B。 （24-25高三上·江苏扬州·阶段练习）A start-up based in England has won one of the world’s most significant awards for improving the health of the oceans, thanks to its pioneering work on a groundbreaking solution to catching and recycling microfibres (微纤维) filtered out from washing machines. Competing against 200 businesses from 54 countries, the British green-tech business Cleaner Seas Group (CSG) succeeded in winning the international Ocean Impact Pitchfest Award in Australia in November 2023 with its IndiTM home microfibre filter. Since it was launched, CSG’s IndiTM home microfibre filter has been making significant waves. Dave Miller, CEO of CSG, said, “It has been a fantastic year for us. We are at a hugely exciting growth stage. Increased awareness of the need for microplastic reduction presents a huge opportunity for us to make a difference.” Dave Miller adds, “Everyone in the company has a personal connection to the ocean. We are surfers and wild swimmers and we feel enthusiastic about keeping the oceans free of microplastics. Our filter technology has the potential to significantly reduce microfibre pollution, helping to reduce the microplastic in the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe.” James Sirmon, technical director of CSG, explained, “Our filter cartridge (盒子) contains a roll of microfibre-collecting filter paper. The in-built sensor technology detects when each section of the filter paper is full. A warning light system indicates when the cartridge or batteries need replacing or when a filter unit doesn’t work. We have designed the product to fit all washing machines worldwide, so it is a global solution for a global problem.” Tim Silverwood, co-founder at Ocean Impact Organisation said: “The team at CSG should be enormously proud of this achievement. We look forward to seeing their future impact across the globe. The future looks bright for CSG!” 21．What can be learned about CSG? A．It is based in Australia. B．It is a recycling center. C．It has branches in 54 countries. D．It is a newly-founded company. 22．The underlined words in paragraph 3 can be replaced by ______. A．following the trend. B．breaking new ground. C．playing it in safety. D．Causing great troubles. 23．Why does Dave Miller mention his workmates in paragraph 4? A．To explain how they put lots of effort into the filter. B．To prove they have great potential to do big things. C．To stress everyone is inseparable from the ocean. D．To show they’ re enthusiastic about their company. 24．How does the microfibre filter work according to James Sirmon? A．It is driven by wind power. B．It has a fault alarm indicator. C．It has a roll of toilet paper inside. D．It is designed for certain machines. 【答案】21．D 22．B 23．C 24．B 【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章报道了一家英国初创企业因其开创性的工作——捕捉和回收洗衣机中过滤出的微纤维，而赢得了世界上最重要的改善海洋健康奖项之一。 21．细节理解题。根据第一段“A start-up based in England has won one of the world’s most significant awards for improving the health of the oceans, thanks to its pioneering work on a groundbreaking solution to catching and recycling microfibres (微纤维) filtered out from washing machines.(一家位于英国的初创公司因改善海洋健康而获得了世界上最重要的奖项之一，这要归功于它在捕捉和回收从洗衣机中过滤出来的微纤维的开创性解决方案上的开创性工作)”以及第二段“Competing against 200 businesses from 54 countries, the British green-tech business Cleaner Seas Group (CSG) succeeded in winning the international Ocean Impact Pitchfest Award in Australia in November 2023 with its IndiTM home microfibre filter.(在与来自54个国家的200家企业的竞争中，英国绿色科技企业清洁海洋集团(CSG)凭借其IndiTM家用微纤维过滤器于2023年11月在澳大利亚成功赢得了国际海洋影响Pitchfest奖)”可知，CSG是一家新成立的公司。故选D项。 22．词句猜测题。根据后文“Dave Miller, CEO of CSG, said, “It has been a fantastic year for us. We are at a hugely exciting growth stage. Increased awareness of the need for microplastic reduction presents a huge opportunity for us to make a difference.”(CSG首席执行官Dave Miller表示：“对我们来说，这是梦幻般的一年。我们正处于一个非常激动人心的成长阶段。人们越来越意识到减少微塑料的必要性，这为我们提供了一个巨大的机会，让我们有所作为。”)”可知，CSG正处于一个非常激动人心的成长阶段，人们越来越意识到减少微塑料的必要性，说明这产生了新的作用，所以推知making significant waves和B项“开辟新天地”意思相近。故选B项。 23．推理判断题。根据第四段“Dave Miller adds, “Everyone in the company has a personal connection to the ocean. We are surfers and wild swimmers and we feel enthusiastic about keeping the oceans free of microplastics. Our filter technology has the potential to significantly reduce microfibre pollution, helping to reduce the microplastic in the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe.”(戴夫·米勒补充道：“公司的每个人都与海洋有个人联系。我们是冲浪者和野生游泳者，我们对保护海洋免受微塑料的侵害充满热情。我们的过滤技术有可能显著减少微纤维污染，有助于减少我们喝的水、吃的食物和呼吸的空气中的微塑料。”)”可知，戴夫·米勒提到他的同事是为了强调每个人都离不开海洋。故选C项。 24．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“James Sirmon, technical director of CSG, explained, “Our filter cartridge (盒子) contains a roll of microfibre- collecting filter paper. The in-built sensor technology detects when each section of the filter paper is full. A warning light system indicates when the cartridge or batteries need replacing or when a filter unit doesn’t work. We have designed the product to fit all washing machines worldwide, so it is a global solution for a global problem.”(CSG的技术总监James Sirmon解释道：“我们的过滤盒内含一卷收集微纤维的过滤纸。内置的传感器技术能够检测到过滤纸的每一部分何时填满。一个警示灯系统会在过滤盒或电池需要更换，或者过滤单元出现故障时发出提示。我们设计的产品适用于全球所有洗衣机，因此它是解决这一全球性问题的全球性方案。”)”可知，根据詹姆斯·西蒙的说法，一个警示灯系统会在过滤盒或电池需要更换，或者过滤单元出现故障时发出提示。故选B项。 （24-25高三上·江苏扬州·阶段练习）In October, 2021, three Chinese astronauts, Wang Yaping, Zhai Zhigang and Ye Guangfu, travelled to their space station. They stayed there for six months while they got ready for two new modules (舱), Wentian and Mengtian, to join the main module, Tianhe. In December, they gave a physics lesson from space to students in Hong Kong, Beijing and three other cities. Through a livestream (网络直播), the public could also enjoy the lesson. Wang Yaping gave the Tiangong lesson, while Zhai Zhigang made videos, and Ye Guangfu helped in the process. Excited students enjoyed the lesson about the effects of weightlessness on object movement. They were quite curious about what it’s like to live in space. There was no doubt that they had lots of questions specifically for astronaut Wang, who is famous as the first Chinese woman to go on a spacewalk. She had before spent several hours outside the station with Zhai, fixing equipment and doing tests. Wang said it was a great joy to teach children about space while she was there, referring to the two live science lectures she gave in 2013 and 2021. “My family told me that many netizens (Internet users) compared photos of my two lectures and found that our ’space classroom’ is now bigger, the content of the class is more colourful and interesting, and that the livestream is smoother and pictures clearer,” she said. 25．What was Wang Yaping’s 2021 Tiangong lesson about? A．Arts. B．Physics. C．History. D．Travel. 26．How did students feel about the Tiangong lesson? A．Excited. B．Sad. C．Doubtful. D．Bored. 27．What did Wang and Zhai do outside the space station? A．Made videos. B．Gave a physics lesson. C．Compared photos of two lectures. D．Fixed equipment and did tests. 28．What is one of the features of Wang Yaping’s 2021 lecture? A．Fewer questions. B．Unclearer pictures. C．More colourful content. D．Smaller space classroom. 【答案】25．B 26．A 27．D 28．C 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。短文报道了三名中国宇航员在中国空间站内给全国的学生上了一堂太空物理课。 25．细节理解题。根据第一段“In December, they gave a physics lesson from space to students in Hong Kong, Beijing and three other cities. Through a livestream (网络直播), the public could also enjoy the lesson.”（去年12月，他们给香港、北京和其他三个城市的学生上了一堂太空物理课。通过直播，公众也可以享受这一课。）可知，王亚平2021年的天宫课是关于物理的。故选B项。 26．细节理解题。根据第二段“Excited students enjoyed the lesson about the effects of weightlessness on object movement.”（兴奋的学生们喜欢上了关于失重对物体运动影响的课程。）可知，学生们对天宫课的感受是兴奋的。故选A项。 27．细节理解题。根据第三段“She had before spent several hours outside the station with Zhai, fixing equipment and doing tests.”（之前，她和翟在空间站外待了几个小时，修理设备，做测试。）可知，王和翟在空间站外修理设备并进行测试。故选D项。 28．细节理解题。根据最后一段“My family told me that many netizens (Internet users) compared photos of my two lectures and found that our ’space classroom’ is now bigger, the content of the class is more colourful and interesting, and that the livestream is smoother and pictures clearer,” she said.”（ 她说:“我的家人告诉我，许多网友比较了我两次讲课的照片，发现我们的‘太空教室’现在更大了，课堂内容更丰富有趣，直播更流畅，图片更清晰。”）可知，王亚平2021年演讲的特点之一是内容更丰富多彩。故选C项。 （24-25高三上·江苏淮安·开学考试）In a surprising turn of events, Kathleen Murray, a resident of Tasmania, Australia, has secured victory in the globally recognised “World’s Ugliest Lawn (草坪)” competition. What was once considered an eyesore — with dry yellow grass, and drooping plants — has now become a symbol of water-saving inventiveness. As the champion, Kathleen Murray was awarded a unique prize — a second-hand brown T-shirt generously donated by the 2023 winner. The shirt proudly displays the words: “Proud owner of The World’s Ugliest Lawn,” meaning celebrating the champion’s commitment to sustainable landscaping. The “World’s Ugliest Lawn” competition had humble beginnings as a local contest on Sweden’s Gotland island. The primary objective was to emphasise the critical importance of saving water and discourage the conventional use of water to maintain green lawns. The region, plagued by frequent droughts and water supply challenges due to geographical limitations in groundwater storage, saw this competition as a creative means to promote a vital message. American actor and environmental advocate Shailene Woodley, known for her roles in the 2014 film The Fault in Our Stars and the HBO TV series Big Little Lies, played a crucial role in launching the international challenge. Speaking to the ABC, Kathleen Murray shared an interesting aspect of her winning entry. Three wild rats had taken over her property, causing damage to the once-green lawn. Referring to them as her “wildlife of mass destruction”, Murray humorously noted, “I used to think they’d invaded my lawn, but then I realised they’d actually liberated me from ever having to cut it again.” This unexpected twist added a unique touch to her victory, showcasing the original beauty of nature. Kathleen Murray’s victory in the “World’s Ugliest Lawn” contest symbolises a shift in perspective towards sustainable landscaping practices. As the movement gains strength, individuals worldwide are encouraged to reconsider their approach to lawn care, valuing water conservation over the pursuit of primitive green lawns. The competition, with its unusual charm, stands as a reminder that sometimes, embracing the undeveloped can lead to victory in unexpected ways. 29．Why was a second-hand brown T-shirt mentioned in paragraph 2? A．To show its symbolism. B．To present its practical value. C．To reveal the owner’s identity. D．To encourage charity work. 30．What does the underlined word “plagued” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Swept. B．Ruined. C．Disturbed. D．Characterized. 31．What does Kathleen Murray think of the three wild rats? A．Frightening. B．Acceptable. C．Useless. D．Lovely. 32．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．The New Concept of Beauty Comes into Being B．The Old View of Destructive Wildlife Needs Correcting C．The World’s Ugliest Lawn Competition Redefines Sustainability D．Then Unconventional Prize of an Old T-shirt Surprises the World 【答案】29．A 30．C 31．B 32．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了澳大利亚塔斯马尼亚州居民Kathleen Murray在“世界上最丑的草坪”比赛中获胜的故事。 29．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“As the champion, Kathleen Murray was awarded a unique prize — a second-hand brown T-shirt generously donated by the 2023 winner. The shirt proudly displays the words: “Proud owner of The World’s Ugliest Lawn,” meaning celebrating the champion’s commitment to sustainable landscaping.(作为冠军，Kathleen Murray获得了一份独特的奖品——一件由2023年冠军慷慨捐赠的二手棕色T恤。这件T恤上自豪地印着：“世界上最丑的草坪的骄傲主人”，以此庆祝冠军对可持续景观设计的承诺。)”可知，这件二手棕色T恤上写着“世界上最丑的草坪的骄傲主人”，这是为了庆祝冠军对可持续景观设计的承诺，具有象征意义。因此，提到这件T恤是为了展示其象征意义。故选A。 30．词句猜测题。根据划线单词下文“due to geographical limitations in groundwater storage(由于地下水储存的地理限制)”可推测，该地区经常遭受干旱和水源供应挑战。因此这个词组表示该地区受到这些问题的困扰，即“被困扰”。选项A“Swept (打扫)”；选项B“Ruined (毁坏)”；选项C“Disturbed (困扰)”；选项D“Characterized (以……为特征)”。故选C。 31．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Speaking to the ABC, Kathleen Murray shared an interesting aspect of her winning entry. Three wild rats had taken over her property, causing damage to the once-green lawn. Referring to them as her “wildlife of mass destruction”, Murray humorously noted, “I used to think they’d invaded my lawn, but then I realised they’d actually liberated me from ever having to cut it again.”(在接受美国广播公司（ABC）采访时，Kathleen Murray分享了她获胜作品的一个有趣方面。三只野生老鼠占领了她的财产，破坏了曾经绿意盎然的草坪。Murray幽默地将它们称为她的“大规模破坏野生动物”，并说：“我以前以为它们入侵了我的草坪，但后来我意识到它们实际上解放了我，让我再也不用修剪它了。”)”可推测，Kathleen Murray认为三只老鼠为她省去了修剪草坪的麻烦，因此可以推断出她认为这些老鼠是可以接受的。故选B。 32．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“In a surprising turn of events, Kathleen Murray, a resident of Tasmania, Australia, has secured victory in the globally recognised “World’s Ugliest Lawn (草坪)” competition. What was once considered an eyesore — with dry yellow grass, and drooping plants—has now become a symbol of water-saving inventiveness.(出乎意料的是，澳大利亚塔斯马尼亚州的居民Kathleen Murray在全球公认的“世界最丑草坪”比赛中获得了胜利。枯黄的草和下垂的植物曾经被认为是碍眼的东西，现在却成了节水创新的象征。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了“世界上最丑的草坪”比赛，该比赛旨在推广节水、可持续景观设计，而Kathleen Murray在该比赛中获胜并象征性地代表了这一理念的转变。因此，C选项“The World’s Ugliest Lawn Competition Redefines Sustainability(世界上最丑的草坪比赛重新定义了可持续性)”最符合文章的主旨，是一个合适的标题。故选C。 （24-25高三上·江苏苏州·开学考试）In 2013, two years into her doctoral studies on forensic (法医的) jewelry, Maria Malennan found herself in a hospital in Namibia, helping identify the victims of a plane crash that had killed everyone on board. It was the first time she had put her theoretical skills into practice, examining pieces of jewelry found in the ruins and using her knowledge of designs, materials and the industry to provide investigators with leads. “Being a forensic jeweler is not really a job that actually exists,” Dr. Maclennan, 35, said during a recent interview at her office in Edinburgh. “In some ways, it’s something I’ve made up and am still making up as I go. ” Since then she has helped identify the victims of many catastrophes, including building collapses, natural disasters and a terrorist attack. And while the situations can be miserable — sometimes, she said, the jewelry was all but fused (熔合) into human remains — she has approached the job as a professional: “You’re wearing your forensic gloves and it’s all very methodical and detached (不带感情的) from the person, the human being.” But there is a part of the process that she finds emotionally difficult. “It’s at the end, the returning, when you give the belongings back to the family, which really strikes me,” she said. “You look at the piece as a sort of a representation of the individual. Especially, I think, in the absence of the human body.” Dr. Maclennan now is a member of a disaster victim identification team for Blake Emergency Services, based in Cheshire, England. “Maria is the only one who does what she does,” said Carole Davenport, the archaeology manager at Blake. “She’s at the forefront of a field that she invented. She took the skills she learned as a jeweler and she applied this to the forensics world. Jewelry can be particular to areas, and there are certain unique things about jewelry that can help you almost read life of a person. That’s what Maria does.” 33．What did Maclennan apply her jewelry knowledge to? A．Furthering her doctoral studies. B．Designing custom-made jewelry. C．Recognizing the identities of victims. D．Reforming forensic jewelry industry. 34．What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A．What Maclennan does as a forensic jeweler. B．When forensic jewelry came into existence. C．Why Maclennan chose to be a forensic jeweler. D．How forensic jewelers are viewed by the public. 35．How does Maclennan feel while returning victims’ belongings? A．She is hardly affected as it is a routine for her. B．She feels sorry for what she has done to the victims. C．She is relieved that the process brings comfort to the families. D．She feels sad as she has deep empathy for the victims’ families. 36．How does Davenport describe Maclennan in the last paragraph? A．Firm and ambitious. B．Innovative and competent. C．Intelligent and generous. D．Sensitive and responsible. 【答案】33．C 34．A 35．D 36．B 【导语】本文的体裁属于新闻报道。文章主要介绍了法医珠宝专家Maria Malennan的工作经历、专业技能以及在灾难受害者身份识别领域所做出的贡献。 33．细节理解题。根据第一段“In 2013, two years into her doctoral studies on forensic (法医的) jewelry, Maria Malennan found herself in a hospital in Namibia, helping identify the victims of a plane crash that had killed everyone on board. It was the first time she had put her theoretical skills into practice, examining pieces of jewelry found in the ruins and using her knowledge of designs, materials and the industry to provide investigators with leads. (2013年，Maria Malennan攻读法医珠宝博士学位已经两年了，她发现自己在纳米比亚的一家医院里，帮助辨认一架飞机失事的遇难者，那次飞机失事导致机上所有人遇难。这是她第一次将自己的理论技能应用到实践中，检查在废墟中发现的珠宝，并利用她对设计、材料和行业的了解为调查人员提供线索。)”可知，Maclennan将她的珠宝知识应用于识别受害者的身份。故选C。 34．主旨大意题。根据第二段““Being a forensic jeweler is not really a job that actually exists,” Dr. Maclennan, 35, said during a recent interview at her office in Edinburgh. “In some ways, it’s something I’ve made up and am still making up as I go. ” Since then she has helped identify the victims of many catastrophes, including building collapses, natural disasters and a terrorist attack. And while the situations can be miserable — sometimes, she said, the jewelry was all but fused (熔合) into human remains — she has approached the job as a professional: “You’re wearing your forensic gloves and it’s all very methodical and detached (不带感情的) from the person, the human being.” (“法医珠宝师并不是一个真正存在的工作，”35岁的Maclennan最近在Edinburgh的办公室接受采访时说。“在某种程度上，这是我编造出来的，而且我还在不断编造。”从那以后，她帮助确定了许多灾难的受害者，包括建筑物倒塌、自然灾害和恐怖袭击。虽然情况可能会很悲惨——她说，有时候，珠宝几乎融入了人类的遗体——但她以专业的态度对待这项工作：“你戴着法医手套，一切都很有条理，与人、人本身无关。”)”可知，第二段主要描述了Maclennan作为法医珠宝师的工作内容和经历。故选A。 35．推理判断题。根据第三段“But there is a part of the process that she finds emotionally difficult. “It’s at the end, the returning, when you give the belongings back to the family, which really strikes me,” she said. “You look at the piece as a sort of a representation of the individual. Especially, I think, in the absence of the human body.” (但是，整个过程中有一部分让她感到情感上的困扰。“是在最后，归还物品的时候，当你把这些遗物交还给家属时，这真的触动了我，”她说。“你会把这件物品看作是个体的一种象征。尤其是在没有遗体的情况下。”)”可知，Maclennan在归还受害者遗物时感到悲伤，因为她对受害者家属有深深的同情。故选D。 36．推理判断题。根据最后一段内容““Maria is the only one who does what she does,” said Carole Davenport, the archaeology manager at Blake. “She’s at the forefront of a field that she invented. She took the skills she learned as a jeweler and she applied this to the forensics world. Jewelry can be particular to areas, and there are certain unique things about jewelry that can help you almost read life of a person. That’s what Maria does.” (“Maria是唯一一个这样做的人，”Blake考古经理卡Carole Davenport说。“她站在自己创造的领域的最前沿。她把自己当珠宝商时学到的技能应用到了法医领域。珠宝可以是特定的领域，珠宝有一些独特的东西可以帮助你几乎了解一个人的生活。Maria就是这么做的。”)”可知，Davenport认为Maclennan是创新且有能力的。故选B。 （24-25高三上·江苏南通·开学考试）High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average working American. According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of parents provide some degree of financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles. Gen Zers (defined in the survey as aged 18 - 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars (about 10.950 an) per month. Still, many older parents were found to be supporting their Millennial (aged 28 - 43) or Generation X (aged 44 - 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses cited were groceries, tuition and health insurance, among others, reported The Guardian. But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest”? One major reason is soaring food prices. According to the US Department of Agriculture, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent across the board in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30- year, fixed rate mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in October 2023, said the Mortgage a Bankers Association. An extremely expensive mortgage means that many Americans are priced out of affording their own home. The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young US graduates have found that they earn less than their parents. According to a CNBC analysis, college graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with steadily rising costs. AS Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their generosity puts their prospects for retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”. Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we might witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead. 37．What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US? A．Nearly half of them are financially dependent. B．Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling. C．Generation X often offer their parents financial aid. D．A majority of them rely on their parents for education. 38．What does the underlined word “elusive” in paragraph 5 most probably mean? A．Easy to realize. B．Difficult to achieve. C．Often misunderstood. D．Commonly sought after. 39．What can be inferred from the article about people now in the US? A．Government policies favor older generations. B．College education guarantees a well-paid job. C．Salaries for graduates remain stable in four decades. D．Financial pressures affect both the young and the old. 40．What is the author’s attitude toward the future prospects of Americans? A．Reserved. B．Optimistic. C．Negative. D．Wait-and-see. 【答案】37．A 38．B 39．D 40．C 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了美国经济表面上看似乎繁荣，但实际上普通美国人面临着诸多经济挑战和压力的问题。 37．细节理解题。根据第二段的“According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of parents provide some degree of financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles. (美国储蓄网站3月6日进行的一项调查显示，47%的父母为成年子女提供某种程度的经济支持，以帮助他们解决生活困难。)”可知，3月6日的调查发现了美国成年子女其中近一半的人在经济上依赖他人。故选A项。 38．词句猜测题。根据后文“The average rate for a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in October 2023, said the Mortgage a Bankers Association. An extremely expensive mortgage means that many Americans are priced out of affording their own home. (抵押贷款银行家协会表示，2023年10月，30年期固定利率抵押贷款的平均利率接近8%。极其昂贵的抵押贷款意味着许多美国人已经买不起自己的房子了。)”可知，许多美国人负担不起自己的房子，由此可推知，稳定的住房仍是许多人难以实现的梦想，由此则elusive意为“很难实现的”和B项意思相近。故选B。 39．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“AS Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their generosity puts their prospects for retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”. (随着美国Z世代承受着巨大的经济压力，支持他们的老一辈人也面临着同样的困境，因为他们的慷慨解囊危及了自己的退休前景。储蓄网站发现，“每月为成年子女提供的支持金额是父母为退休账户存入金额的2.4倍”)”可知，经济压力对年轻人和老年人都有影响。故选D。 40．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we might witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead. (从本质上讲，尽管美国经济仍然保持运转，但在未来几年里，我们可能会看到多代美国人在自己的救生艇中沉没。)”可知，作者对美国人的未来持消极的态度。故选C项。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$