专题05 阅读表达10篇（北京专用）（第二期）-备战2025年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(北京专用)

备战2025年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(北京专用) 第二期 专题05 阅读表达10篇 基础语篇巩固练 （24-25高三下·北京·阶段练习）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。 Plastic is everywhere, but it’s not great for our health or the planet. In the past, a typical box from Amazon arrived packed with plastic air pillows made from flexible plastic film. When plastic film is thrown away, it often ends up in landfills or in the environment, including the oceans, where it can injure and kill marine life. In studies of 80 marine species that died after ingesting a variety of plastic debris, flexible plastic proved to be the deadliest kind. Now Amazon announced that by October 2024, it had removed all plastic air pillows from its delivery packaging. “We want to make sure the final package is easy to recycle at home,” says Pat Lindner, Amazon’s vice president of sustainable packaging. To make the switch, the company had to make sure that a replacement would work as well as the plastic version. It actually turned out to perform better. The number of packages that get damaged in shipment was reduced. Amazon worked with suppliers to find a lightweight, 100% recycled paper that’s easier to wrap around an object to protect it. The paper also takes up less space, so now more items fit in a smaller box. That translates to using less gas or electricity, in the case of the company’s electric vans to make a delivery, since more packages can fit in a truck. It’s a welcome change following years of pressure from environmental groups to stop plastic pollution flooding into oceans. “The fact that the world’s largest e-commerce company has made plastic air pillows history globally is fantastic news for the world’s oceans,” the nonprofit Oceana said in a statement in response to Amazon’s announcement Plastic is cheap, but the new system saves the company money since there’s less risk that something will break during shipping and need replacement, Lindner says. “And so the fact that we can deliver packages more safely and with less damage is a cost savings to us.” 1．Where does plastic film often go in the end? 2．How does the paper filler perform better than the plastic version? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. > The plastic version is cheaper than the paper version, so Amazon must save money to afford the new system. 4．What benefit(s) have you got from one of your plastic reduction efforts? （In about 40 words） 【答案】1．It often ends up in landfills or in the environment, including the oceans. 2．It reduces the number of damaged packages, is easier to wrap around objects to protect them, and takes up less space. 3．The plastic version is cheaper than the paper version, so Amazon must save money to afford the new system. According to the passage, the new system actually saves the company money, not the other way around. 4．By using reusable cloth bags instead of plastic ones, I reduce waste and save money. It also helps protect marine life, as fewer plastic bags end up in oceans. 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了亚马逊公司决定在其快递包装中去除塑料气泡膜，转而使用100%回收的轻质纸张作为填充物，以减少塑料污染对海洋生态的破坏。 1．考查细节理解题。根据第一段“When plastic film is thrown away, it often ends up in landfills or in the environment, including the oceans, where it can injure and kill marine life.(当塑料薄膜被扔掉时，它通常会被扔进垃圾填埋场或进入包括海洋在内的环境中，在那里它会伤害和杀死海洋生物)”可知，塑料薄膜最终通常会进入垃圾填埋场或环境（包括海洋）。故回答：It often ends up in landfills or in the environment, including the oceans. 2．考查细节理解题。根据第三段“It actually turned out to perform better. The number of packages that get damaged in shipment was reduced. Amazon worked with suppliers to find a lightweight, 100% recycled paper that’s easier to wrap around an object to protect it. The paper also takes up less space, so now more items fit in a smaller box. That translates to using less gas-or electricity, in the case of the company’s electric vans-to make a delivery, since more packages can fit in a truck.(结果证明它的性能更好。在运输中损坏的包裹数量减少了。亚马逊与供应商合作，找到了一种重量轻、100%可回收的纸，更容易包裹在物体上以保护它。纸张也占用更少的空间，所以现在更多的东西可以放在一个更小的盒子里。这意味着在运送货物时使用更少的汽油或电力（就该公司的电动货车而言），因为一辆卡车可以装下更多的包裹)”可知，纸质填充物比塑料版本表现得更好的地方在于它减少了运输过程中损坏的包裹数量，更容易包裹物品以保护它们，并且占用的空间更少。故回答：It reduces the number of damaged packages, is easier to wrap around objects to protect them, and takes up less space. 3．考查细节理解题。根据最后一段“Plastic is cheap, but the new system saves the company money since there’s less risk that something will break during shipping and need replacement, Lindner says. “And so the fact that we can deliver packages more safely and with less damage is a cost savings to us.”(林德纳说，塑料很便宜，但新系统为公司节省了资金，因为在运输过程中，某些东西损坏和需要更换的风险降低了。“因此，我们可以更安全、更少损坏地运送包裹，这为我们节省了成本。”)”可知，陈述中“so Amazon must save money to afford the new system(所以亚马逊必须省钱才能买得起新系统)”是错误的，因为新系统实际上为公司节省了资金，而不是公司需要省钱来购买新系统。故回答：The plastic version is cheaper than the paper version, so Amazon must save money to afford the new system. According to the passage, the new system actually saves the company money, not the other way around. 4．开放性问题。言之有理即可，注意字数。例如：通过使用可重复使用的布袋而不是塑料袋，我减少了浪费，节省了钱。这也有助于保护海洋生物，因为更少的塑料袋最终进入海洋。故回答：By using reusable cloth bags instead of plastic ones, I reduce waste and save money. It also helps protect marine life, as fewer plastic bags end up in oceans. （24-25高三下·北京·开学考试）阅读下面短文, 根据题目要求用英文回答问题 You’re sitting on the train home and the person opposite you yawns. Suddenly, you’re yawning with him, though you’re not tired. This phenomenon confused scientists for years until a recent study found that people tend to sympathise with fellow humans. Supporting this claim was the discovery that those children who were unable to form normal emotional ties with others did not experience contagious yawning, as they couldn’t read body language. Hugo, a neuroscientist, has conducted an experiment recently, which proves that happiness and sadness can spread like the common cold. According to Hugo, our mind and body are in constant exchange about how we’re feeling. “Emotions are closely linked with states of internal responses,” he explained. “There are also more visible changes in our gestures and facial expressions. When we’re in a group, these signals can spread to another person. For example, there is an obvious tendency to smile when smiled at and there are less obvious changes that reflect emotions of surprise, anger or sadness such as a change in our heart rate and blood pressure.” Hugo further explained, “Our bodies synchronise and when we like the other person, we even copy his behaviour. Next time you chat with a friend, take note of how you’ re sitting—it’s pretty likely that you will be the same. Scientists believe it’s our way of telling each other that you’re partners. Through body language, humans give each other very subtle but clear signals that show emotions.” So, what lessons can we learn from this? “Spend time with happy people—otherwise your health could suffer,” said Hugo. “When we’re sad, our body goes into fight or flight mode. But when we’re happy, our body works normally and we feel relaxed and positive. So we look bright, our skin glows, we feel healthy and it affects everyone around us.” 1．What does the example in Para. 2 support?   2．Why do we copy other person’s behaviour according to Hugo? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, and then underline it and correct it. When we are in a group, visible changes in our gestures and facial expressions tend to spread among us, and there are more obvious changes such as changes in our blood pressure and heart rate. 4．Do you agree with what Hugo said in the last paragraph? Give some reasons. 【答案】1．It supports the idea that people tend to sympathise with fellow humans. 2．Because it’s our way of telling each other that you’re partners. 3．When we are in a group, visible changes in our gestures and facial expressions tend to spread among us, and there are more obvious changes such as changes in our blood pressure and heart rate. Because there are less obvious changes such as changes in our blood rate and heart rate. 4．Yes. Because Being around happy people is good for your health，making us feel relaxed and positive. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了情绪和行为的传染性，以及这种传染性对个人健康和人际关系的影响。文章通过科学研究和实验结果，揭示了人们在群体中如何通过肢体语言和情绪信号相互影响，并强调了与快乐的人相处对健康和情绪的积极影响。 1．考查推理判断。根据第二段内容“This phenomenon confused scientists for years until a recent study found that people tend to sympathise with fellow humans. Supporting this claim was the discovery that those children who were unable to form normal emotional ties with others did not experience contagious yawning, as they couldn’t read body language.( 这种现象困扰了科学家多年，直到最近一项研究发现，人们倾向于对他人的感受产生共鸣。支持这一说法的是一个发现：那些无法与他人建立正常情感联系的儿童不会经历“传染性打哈欠”，因为他们无法读懂肢体语言。)”可知，那些无法与他人建立正常情感联系的儿童不会经历“传染性打哈欠”，因为他们无法读懂肢体语言。因此推断这个例子支持了文章开头提到的观点，即人们倾向于对他人产生共鸣（sympathise with fellow humans）。故答案为It supports the idea that people tend to sympathise with fellow humans.。 2．考查细节理解。根据第四段内容“Hugo further explained, “Our bodies synchronise and when we like the other person, we even copy his behaviour. Next time you chat with a friend, take note of how you’ re sitting—it’s pretty likely that you will be the same. Scientists believe it’s our way of telling each other that you’re partners. Through body language, humans give each other very subtle but clear signals that show emotions.”(Hugo进一步解释说：“当我们在群体中时，我们的身体会与他人同步，当我们喜欢对方时，我们甚至会模仿他的行为。下次你和朋友聊天时，注意一下你们的坐姿——很可能你们的姿势是一样的。科学家认为，这是我们在用一种方式告诉对方我们是伙伴。通过肢体语言，人们会传递出非常微妙但清晰的信号，以表达情绪。”)”可知，根据 Hugo 的解释，我们模仿他人的行为是因为我们的身体会与他人同步，尤其是当我们喜欢对方时，我们会不自觉地模仿对方的行为。科学家认为，这是一种向他人表明我们是“伙伴”的方式。通过肢体语言，人们会传递出微妙但清晰的信号，以表达情感。故答案为Because it’s our way of telling each other that you’re partners.。 3．考查细节理解。根据第三段的“There are also more visible changes in our gestures and facial expressions. When we’re in a group, these signals can spread to another person. For example, there is an obvious tendency to smile when smiled at and there are less obvious changes that reflect emotions of surprise, anger or sadness such as a change in our heart rate and blood pressure.(当我们处于群体中时，这些信号会传播给另一个人。例如，当别人对我们微笑时，我们明显倾向于回以微笑，还有些不太明显的变化反映了惊讶、愤怒或悲伤等情绪，比如我们的心率和血压的变化。)”可知，当我们处于群体中是，肢体语言和面部表情的变化是“更明显”的，而血压和心率的变化是“不太明显”的。故答案为When we are in a group, visible changes in our gestures and facial expressions tend to spread among us, and there are more obvious changes such as changes in our blood pressure and heart rate. Because there are less obvious changes such as changes in our blood rate and heart rate.。 4．开放式问题。可能的答案是同意Hugo说的，根据最后一段Hugo说的话““Spend time with happy people—otherwise your health could suffer,” said Hugo. “When we’re sad, our body goes into fight or flight mode. But when we’re happy, our body works normally and we feel relaxed and positive. So we look bright, our skin glows, we feel healthy and it affects everyone around us.”( “要多和快乐的人在一起，否则你的健康可能会受到影响。”“当我们悲伤时，身体会进入战斗或逃跑模式。但当我们快乐时，身体会正常工作，我们感到放松和积极。我们看起来容光焕发，皮肤有光泽，感觉健康，而且这种状态也会影响到周围的人。”)”可知，Hugo 在最后一段中提到，与快乐的人相处对健康有益，因为快乐的情绪能够传播，而悲伤的情绪会让身体进入“战斗或逃跑”模式。故答案为Yes. Because Being around happy people is good for your health, making us feel relaxed and positive.。 （24-25高三上·北京房山·期末）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 Being an introvert (内向的人), I feared nothing more than stepping outside of my safe little bubble. But things took an interesting turn in my second year of college when I had to take a public speaking class. At first, I thought, “Wow, what am I doing?” However, that summer, I learned to gradually expose myself to stress and anxiety. Roughly seven speeches later. I broke out of my shell and became a whole new version of myself. What I want to emphasize from my story is that it’s not enough to just step outside our comfort zones. We must live outside them. You may be asking, “How do I start living outside of my comfort zone?” The answer I would personally give is “baby steps”. Consider breaking up routines and habits, for instance. Even doing something as small as trying a new flavor of your favorite snack can start the process. Then, sample a new snack. After that, order something different for lunch. Finally, you get the idea. That same mentality can be applied to anything under the sun. The possibilities are endless, and trust me, once you start finding your rhythm, you’ll find it gets progressively easier to try new things. Above all, remember that any step is still a step. Don’t feel discouraged that you aren’t doing as much as you should, or that you’ re not moving as quickly as someone else. Everyone has it in them to take action and live outside their comfort zones. Do what is right for you. Sometimes, you will need to push yourself. However, pushing yourself too hard will only make you pull back and become overly cautious. After all, the final goal is to find a happy balance between comfort and discomfort, between safety and risk. 1．What happened to the author after about seven speeches? 2．What is the author’s advice on how to start living outside the comfort zone? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. →To live outside your comfort zone, you will need to push yourself at all times. 4．Please share one of your experiences about living outside the comfort zone. (In about 40words) 【答案】1．She/He broke out of her/his shell and became a whole new version of herself/himself. 2．The author’s advice is to take “baby steps”. 3．→To live outside your comfort zone, you will need to push yourself at all times. Sometimes, you will need to push yourself. 12．开放性试题，参考答案可以为Once I was afraid to join a group discussion. But I forced myself. At first, I was nervous, but later I actively shared ideas and made new friends. 【导语】这篇文章属于个人经历分享与经验建议类的文章。作者先讲述自己作为内向者通过演讲课突破舒适区的亲身经历，进而围绕如何走出舒适区给出具体建议，包括从小事做起、把握好自我推动的度等内容，旨在为读者提供关于走出舒适区的思路与方法。 1．细节理解题。由文章第一段中“Roughly seven speeches later. I broke out of my shell and became a whole new version of myself.(大约进行了七次演讲后，我突破了自我，变成了一个全新的自己。)”可知，在大约七次演讲之后，作者突破了自我，成为全新的自己。故答案为She/He broke out of her/his shell and became a whole new version of herself/himself. 2．细节理解题。由文章第二段“The answer I would personally give is “baby steps”. Consider breaking up routines and habits, for instance. Even doing something as small as trying a new flavor of your favorite snack can start the process.(我个人给出的答案是‘一小步一小步来’。例如，可以考虑打破常规和习惯。即使是像尝试你最喜欢的零食的新口味这样小的事情也可以开启这个过程。)”可知，作者对于如何开始走出舒适区的建议是一小步一小步来，比如打破常规习惯，从尝试喜欢零食的新口味这类小事做起。故答案为The author’s advice is to take “baby steps”. 3．判断推理题。由文章第三段“Sometimes, you will need to push yourself. However, pushing yourself too hard will only make you pull back and become overly cautious. After all, the final goal is to find a happy balance between comfort and discomfort, between safety and risk.(有时候，你需要逼迫自己。然而，逼迫自己太狠只会让你退缩并变得过度谨慎。毕竟，最终目标是在舒适与不舒适、安全与风险之间找到一个愉快的平衡。)”可知，作者在文中表明有时需逼迫自己，但不能过度，要在舒适与不舒适间找平衡，所以“at all times（一直）”表述错误。故答案为→To live outside your comfort zone, you will need to push yourself at all times. Sometimes, you will need to push yourself. 4．开放性题目。言之有理即可，可以写自己原本害怕参加小组讨论，逼迫自己参与后，从紧张到能积极分享想法并交到新朋友。故参考答案可以为Once I was afraid to join a group discussion. But I forced myself. At first, I was nervous, but later I actively shared ideas and made new friends. （24-25高三上·北京海淀·期末）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题纸指定区域作答。 The Cambridge Dictionary defines curiosity as “an eager wish to know or learn about something” which comes in various types. Ian Leslie, in his book Curious, outlines three types: “adventurous curiosity”, the desire to explore new places and people; “intellectual curiosity”, the deep dive you take when finding out about a particular topic; and “empathetic curiosity”, the wanting to find out more about the people around us. As children, we bubble over with curiosity. However, as we grow up, it can fade. Worse, we can come to believe that it’s a bad thing. After all, didn’t it kill the cat? Neuroscience suggests one explanation for this decline. Brains in early childhood possess great plasticity and lay down lots of neural pathways based on the information we gather from all that curious exploring and experimenting. However, as we grow older, our brains lose some of that flexibility. And we rely on those earlier pathways to deal with the things we’ve seen and done before. It’s a way of conserving brain energy for economy and competence in coping with ordinary life. Whatever underlies our shrinking curiosity, research repeatedly shows that we’d be better off continuing to cultivate it. Curiosity is linked to lower levels of anxiety, a greater satisfaction in life, achieving academically, building empathy and improved relationships. It also protects brain health through staying mentally active by trying something new. These positive effects of curiosity are deeply intertwined with our brain’s chemical responses. Research shows that brain’s dopamine system is activated when something novel happens. Rather than produce pleasure, dopamine actually stimulates our longing to continue the activity, in this case the desire to find out more. It’s easy to see how this brain chemistry has helped us. Curiosity has motivated our ancestors to question, experiment and learn, leading us out of the Stone Age to the Bronze Age and the Iron Age and, finally, to the Information Age. It has sparked our greatest achievements and discoveries and continues in our personal lives to bring greater contentment. So, perhaps the cat was simply unlucky, because for us humans, curiosity continues to be essential, both to our survival and our ability to flourish. 1．What are the three types of curiosity according to Ian Leslie? 2．Why do we rely on earlier pathways to deal with the things we’ve seen and done before? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ➢ When something novel happens, the dopamine system of the brain is activated to make us feel happy. 4．How do you develop your curiosity? (In about 40 words) 【答案】1．Adventurous curiosity, intellectual curiosity, and empathetic curiosity. 2．Because our brains lose some of the flexibility. /Because it’s a way of conserving brain energy for economy and competence in coping with ordinary life. 3．When something novel happens, the dopamine system of the brain is activated to make us feel happy. When something novel happens, the dopamine system of the brain is activated to stimulate our longing to continue the activity /our desire to find out more. 16．Possible Version 1: I cultivate my curiosity by actively engaging in various activities that can broaden my perspectives and enrich my experiences. For example, joining the robotics club introduces me to cutting-edge technologies, which may ignite my passion to explore more and prepare me for the future innovation. Possible Version 2: I always seek new experiences, whether by traveling to unfamiliar places or exploring new topics through reading. These activities allow me to see the world from fresh perspectives, guiding me to inquire further. Thus, I may become more motivated to explore and gain deeper insights. 【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了好奇心的种类和作用。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Ian Leslie, in his book Curious, outlines three types: “adventurous curiosity”, the desire to explore new places and people; “intellectual curiosity”, the deep dive you take when finding out about a particular topic; and “empathetic curiosity”, the wanting to find out more about the people around us. (伊恩·莱斯利在他的《好奇》一书中概述了三种类型：“冒险型好奇心”，即探索新地方和新人群的欲望;“知识好奇心”，当你发现一个特定的话题时，你会深入研究;还有“同理心好奇心”，想要更多地了解我们周围的人)”可知，恩·莱斯利在他的《好奇》一书中概述了三种类型： “冒险型好奇心”;“知识好奇心”;“同理心好奇心”。故回答为：Adventurous curiosity, intellectual curiosity, and empathetic curiosity. 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“However, as we grow older, our brains lose some of that flexibility. And we rely on those earlier pathways to deal with the things we’ve seen and done before. It’s a way of conserving brain energy for economy and competence in coping with ordinary life.(然而，随着年龄的增长，我们的大脑失去了一些灵活性。我们依靠这些早期的途径来处理我们以前见过和做过的事情。这是一种节约大脑能量的方式，以节省精力，提高应对日常生活的能力)”可知，我们要依靠以前的途径来处理我们以前见过和做过的事情是因为我们的大脑失去了一些灵活性。或者是因为这是节约大脑能量的一种方式，既节约又能应付日常生活。故回答为：Because our brains lose some of the flexibility. /Because it’s a way of conserving brain energy for economy and competence in coping with ordinary life. 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Research shows that brain’s dopamine system is activated when something novel happens. Rather than produce pleasure, dopamine actually stimulates our longing to continue the activity, in this case the desire to find out more.(研究表明，当新鲜事物发生时，大脑的多巴胺系统会被激活。多巴胺不是产生愉悦感，而是激发我们继续活动的渴望，在这种情况下是想要发现更多的欲望)”可知，当一些新奇的事情发生时，大脑的多巴胺系统被激活，刺激我们继续活动的渴望/我们想要发现更多的欲望。故回答为：When something novel happens, the dopamine system of the brain is activated to make us feel happy. When something novel happens, the dopamine system of the brain is activated to stimulate our longing to continue the activity /our desire to find out more. 4．考查开放性试题。你是如何培养自己的好奇心的? 通读全文可知，可能的版本1： 我通过积极参加各种活动来培养我的好奇心，这些活动可以拓宽我的视野，丰富我的经验。例如，加入机器人俱乐部可以让我接触到最前沿的技术，这可能会点燃我探索更多的热情，为我未来的创新做好准备。 可能的版本2： 我总是寻求新的体验，无论是去陌生的地方旅行，还是通过阅读探索新的话题。这些活动让我从新的角度看世界，引导我进一步探索。因此，我可能会更有动力去探索，获得更深入的见解。故回答为： Possible Version 1: I cultivate my curiosity by actively engaging in various activities that can broaden my perspectives and enrich my experiences. For example, joining the robotics club introduces me to cutting-edge technologies, which may ignite my passion to explore more and prepare me for the future innovation. Possible Version 2: I always seek new experiences, whether by traveling to unfamiliar places or exploring new topics through reading. These activities allow me to see the world from fresh perspectives, guiding me to inquire further. Thus, I may become more motivated to explore and gain deeper insights. （24-25高三上·北京石景山·期末）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 We Need to Talk... and Write A recent survey conducted by UNESCO reveals a significant decline in the ability of young people to express their thoughts and ideas. Half of the 1,333 participants admitted to having poor verbal skills, while 40% struggled with written expressions. Poor education could be a cause of poor communication skills, but that may not explain everything. Most of the participants were well-educated individuals in their 20s and 30s, with over 60% holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The problem more likely resulted from the rise of digital communication, with young people now preferring texting short messages, which may limit their ability to engage in meaningful conversations and write complete sentences. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential both in school and in the workplace. Warren Buffett, a famous investor, always urges young people to learn public speaking. It may be scary to speak in front of a group, but it boosts confidence. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is known for valuing the written word. He replaces PowerPoint presentations in meetings with “six-page, narratively-structured (叙事结构)” memos. Meetings start with each attendee sitting and silently reading a memo for the first 30 minutes. The decline in communication skills is a worldwide problem. In America, there is a movement among “homeschoolers” to. try to solve the problem by returning to ancient educational wisdom, the “Trivium”, which dates back to medieval times in Europe. The word comes from Latin and means “where three roads meet.” The subjects — the “three roads” — are grammar, rhetoric and logic. Grammar means learning how to write a complete and accurate sentence. Rhetoric is the use of similes (明喻), metaphors (暗喻) and other grammatical devices. And logic is the use of reason to discover what is true or not true, or what can be proved or disproved. Whether such classical education can help with the decline in communication skills remains to be seen, but it offers a glimmer of hope in this challenging situation. 1．What does the survey conducted by UNESCO reveal? 2．What is the main reason for young people’s poor communication skills? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ▶Ancient educational wisdom is applied to address today’s communication decline in America, and it has already helped students improve expressive skills. 4．Besides the methods mentioned in the passage, what other ways would you use to improve your writing skills? (In about 40 words) 【答案】1．It reveals a significant decline in the ability of young people to express their thoughts and ideas. 2．The rise of digital communication. 3．Ancient educational wisdom is applied to address today’s communication decline in American and it has already helped students improve expressive skills. According to the passage, whether such traditional education can help with the decline in communication skills remains to be seen. 20．I would read a lot of excellent literary works, analyze their writing techniques and expressions, learn new words and sentence patterns, and write diaries regularly to improve my writing skills. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述年轻人沟通能力下降原因及改善方法。 1．考查细节理解。由文章第一段“A recent survey conducted by UNESCO reveals a significant decline in the ability of young people to express their thoughts and ideas. Half of the 1,333 participants admitted to having poor verbal skills, while 40% struggled with written expressions. (联合国教科文组织最近进行的一项调查显示，年轻人表达思想和观点的能力显著下降。在1333名参与者中，有一半承认自己口头表达能力不佳，40%的人在书面表达方面存在困难。)”可知，调查揭示了年轻人表达思想和观点的能力显著下降。故答案为：It reveals a significant decline in the ability of young people to express their thoughts and ideas. 2．考查细节理解。由文章第二段中的“The problem more likely resulted from the rise of digital communication, with young people now preferring texting short messages, which may limit their ability to engage in meaningful conversations and write complete sentences. (这个问题更可能是由于数字通信的兴起造成的，年轻人现在更喜欢发送短信，这可能限制了他们进行有意义对话和写出完整句子的能力。)”可知，年轻人沟通能力差的主要原因是数字通信的兴起。故答案为：The rise of digital communication. 3．考查细节理解。由文章最后一段中的“Whether such classical education can help with the decline in communication skills remains to be seen, but it offers a glimmer of hope in this challenging situation. (这种古典教育能否帮助解决沟通技能下降的问题仍有待观察，但它为这一挑战性局面带来了一线希望。)”可知，这种古典教育（古代教育智慧）是否能帮助解决沟通能力下降的问题还有待观察，而不是已经帮助学生提高了表达能力。所以错误的部分是and it has already helped students improve expressive skills。答案为：Ancient educational wisdom is applied to address today’s communication decline in American and it has already helped students improve expressive skills. According to the passage, whether such traditional education can help with the decline in communication skills remains to be seen. 4．开放性题目，此题要求回答：除了文章中提到的方法，你还会用什么其他方法来提高你的写作技巧？答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：我会阅读很多优秀的文学作品，分析他们的写作技巧和表达方式，学习新单词和句型，定期写日记来提高我的写作技巧。故答案为：I would read a lot of excellent literary works, analyze their writing techniques and expressions, learn new words and sentence patterns, and write diaries regularly to improve my writing skills. （24-25高三上·北京西城·期末）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 At the airport recently, I witnessed a moment of unexpected joy. A one-year-old boy, still mastering his wobbly (摇晃的) first steps, toddled (蹒跚行走) with fierce determination, his little legs working hard to find balance. His mom, glowing with pride, shared that he had just started walking. Each time he fell, he sprang right back up — and something beautiful happened. Strangers — young and old, from every background and corner of life — began cheering him on, united in encouragement for this tiny explorer. In that brief moment, we came together to celebrate something simple yet profound: the beauty of progress. This got me thinking: When did we stop cheering for the “wobbles” in our own lives? When did we start treating every fall as a failure instead of an essential step forward? As adults, we often lose sight of how important it is to celebrate small wins. We wait for the big milestones — a promotion, a degree, or a major achievement — before we allow ourselves (and others) to feel worthy of applause. But research shows that it’s the little victories, the everyday progress, that drive motivation and long-term success. In their research on creativity and motivation, Harvard Business School professor Teresa Amabile and psychologist Steven Kramer developed what they call The Progress Principle. Their studies revealed that one of the most significant factors in sustaining motivation isn’t achieving major breakthroughs — it’s making consistent progress, no matter how small. Even seemingly minor accomplishments can cause a positive emotional response that boosts motivation and enhances performance. Small wins, Amabile explains, create an “upward progression.” Each little victory reinforces our belief that progress is possible, even when the final goal feels distant. The problem is that, as adults, we often dismiss small wins as insignificant. Instead of celebrating small moments of progress, we focus on how far we still have to go, leaving us feeling stuck and unmotivated. This brings us back to the toddler at the airport. Every stumble (蹒跚) he made wasn’t met with criticism or a strict reminder of how much more he had to learn — it was met with cheers and encouragement. Imagine how different our lives might feel if we celebrated each other, and ourselves, the way we cheered for that toddler: for trying, for wobbling, and for getting back up. 1．What did the strangers at the airport come together to celebrate as the little boy tried to walk? 2．According to the author, how do adults often treat small wins? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. According to The Progress Principle, one of the most significant factors in sustaining motivation is achieving major breakthroughs. 4．Give one example of your real-life “wobbles”. (In about 40 words) 【答案】1．The beauty of progress. 2．Adults often treat small wins as insignificant and dismiss them. 3．According to The Progress Principle, one of the most significant factors in sustaining motivation is achieving major breakthroughs. According to the passage, one of the most significant factors in sustaining motivation isn’t achieving major breakthroughs — it’s making consistent progress, no matter how small. 24．I had many difficulties learning to program initially. The code keeps making mistakes, and every failure frustrates me. However, instead of giving up, I kept trying, and slowly, I began to see progress and was able to solve more complex problems. 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，主要讲的是小胜利和日常进步对于维持动力和长期成功的重要性。 1．考查细节理解。根据第一段“In that brief moment, we came together to celebrate something simple yet profound: the beauty of progress.(在那短暂的时刻，我们聚在一起庆祝一件简单而深刻的事情：进步之美。)”可知，当小男孩试着走路时，机场的陌生人聚在一起庆祝进步之美。故答案为The beauty of progress. 2．考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段“The problem is that, as adults, we often dismiss small wins as insignificant.(问题是，作为成年人，我们常常忽视小胜利的重要性，认为它们微不足道。)”可知，成年人常常把小的胜利视为无关紧要的事情而不予理会。故答案为Adults often treat small wins as insignificant and dismiss them. 3．考查细节理解。根据第三段“Their studies revealed that one of the most significant factors in sustaining motivation isn’t achieving major breakthroughs — it’s making consistent progress, no matter how small.(他们的研究表明，保持动力最重要的因素之一不是取得重大突破，而是不断取得进步，无论多么小。)”可知，错误的部分是“achieving major breakthroughs”，因为保持动力最重要的因素之一不是取得重大突破，而是取得持续的进步，无论多么小。故答案为According to The Progress Principle, one of the most significant factors in sustaining motivation is achieving major breakthroughs. According to the passage, one of the most significant factors in sustaining motivation isn’t achieving major breakthroughs — it’s making consistent progress, no matter how small. 4．开放性题目。我现实生活中“蹒跚学步”的例子是我学习编程时一开始遇到了很多困难。代码总是出错，每次失败都让我感到沮丧。然而，我没有放弃，而是继续尝试，慢慢地，我开始看到进步，能够解决更复杂的问题。故答案为I had many difficulties learning to program initially. The code keeps making mistakes, and every failure frustrates me. However, instead of giving up, I kept trying, and slowly, I began to see progress and was able to solve more complex problems. （24-25高三上·北京昌平·期末）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 There’s a lot of fear around spending time alone. Recent articles and studies warn us about the dangers of loneliness, as it may increase risks of anxiety and depression. Yet, not all loneliness is a health issue. There’s chronic (长期的) loneliness — and there’s solitude. This is a helpful distinction. Chronic loneliness occurs when there is unhappiness about a lack of closeness or a perceived sense of social isolation. While solitude is a state of being free of the demands of others. We do so many activities alone that don’t come with shame or dangers of chronic loneliness — reading a book, doing an art project, or cooking a meal. This kind of alone time is comforting and important. Yet people don’t know how to make use of solitude. As a result, some would rather stay in bad relationships or surround themselves with friends even though their energy is run out. I am a believer in finding your best solitude style. One way is to spend some quality time with yourself. For instance, you can watch a movie alone or go for a running. Engaging in activities that make you feel connected with others — like writing letters to a close friend — can also be a beautiful way to enjoy solitude. Solitude is like any other social interaction. When you establish delicious moments for just you, you get to be the unique architect of your experience. There can be a certain air of romance to the time you give yourself. 1．Why is loneliness dangerous? 2．What is solitude? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Some people choose to stay in bad relationships or hang out with friends even though they feel exhausted because they run out of energy. 4．Which solitude style mentioned in the passage do you prefer, and why? (In about 40 words) 【答案】1．It may increase risks of anxiety and depression. 2．Solitude is a state of being free of the demands of others. 3．Some people choose to stay in bad relationships or hang out with friends even though they feel exhausted because they run out of energy. Because they don’t know how to make use of solitude. 1．I prefer activities like going for a running because they allow me to relax, recharge, and reflect on my thoughts while staying physically active. This helps me maintain balance and enjoy my own company. 【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了关于“孤独”的一些知识，包括影响、定义以及处理方式。 1．考查细节理解。根据第一段“Recent articles and studies warn us about the dangers of loneliness, as it may increase risks of anxiety and depression.(最近的文章和研究警告我们孤独的危险，因为它可能会增加焦虑和抑郁的风险)”可知，孤独是危险的是因为它可能会增加焦虑和抑郁的风险。故回答为：It may increase risks of anxiety and depression. 2．考查细节理解。根据第二段“While solitude is a state of being free of the demands of others.(而孤独是一种不受他人要求的状态)”可知，孤独是一种不受他人要求的状态。故回答为：Solitude is a state of being free of the demands of others. 3．考查细节理解。根据第三段“Yet people don’t know how to make use of solitude. As a result, some would rather stay in bad relationships or surround themselves with friends even though their energy is run out.(然而，人们不知道如何利用孤独。因此，有些人宁愿呆在糟糕的关系中，或者宁愿和朋友在一起，即使他们的精力耗尽了)”可知，有些人选择保持糟糕的关系，或者和朋友出去玩，即使他们感到筋疲力尽，因为他们不知道如何利用孤独。故回答为：Some people choose to stay in bad relationships or hang out with friends even though they feel exhausted because they run out of energy. Because they don’t know how to make use of solitude. 4．开放性试题。我更喜欢像跑步这样的活动，因为它们可以让我放松，充电，在保持身体活跃的同时反思我的想法。这有助于我保持平衡，享受独处的乐趣。故回答为：I prefer activities like going for a running because they allow me to relax, recharge, and reflect on my thoughts while staying physically active. This helps me maintain balance and enjoy my own company. （24-25高三上·北京朝阳·开学考试）阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。 There is certainly evidence that actors experience a blending of their real self with their assumed characters. For instance, Benedict Cumberbatch said, “My mum says I’m much more impatient with her when I’m filming Sherlock.” A recent finding doesn’t involve acting, and it indicates that merely spending some time thinking about another person seemed to rub off on the volunteers’ sense of self led by Meghan Meyer at Princeton University. Across several studies, these researchers asked volunteers to first rate their own personalities, memories or physical attributes, and then to perform the same task from the perspective of another person. For instance, they might score the emotionality of various personal memories, and then rate how a friend or relative would have experienced those same events. After taking the perspective of another, the volunteers scored themselves once again: the consistent finding was that their self - knowledge was now changed—their self-scores had shifted to become more similar to those they’d given for someone else. For instance, if they had initially said the trait term “confident” was only moderately related to themselves and then rated the term as being strongly related to a friend’s personality, when they came to rescore themselves, they now tended to see themselves as more confident. “By simply thinking about another person, we may adapt our self to take the shape of that person” said Meyer and her colleagues. By roleplaying or acting out the kind of person we would like to become, or merely by thinking about and spending time with people who embody the kind of attributes we would like to see in ourselves, we can find that our sense of self changes in desirable ways. “As each of us chooses who to befriend, who to model, and who to ignore” write Meyer and her colleagues, “we must make these decisions aware of how they shape not only the fabric of our social networks, but even our sense of who we are.” 1．Why did Benedict become much more impatient when filming Sherlock? 2．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? 3．Please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why. After taking the perspective of another, the self-knowledge of volunteers was changed—their self-scores reached a higher level than before. 4．How would you make use of the finding? (about 40 words) 【答案】1．Because he experience a blending of his real self with his assumed characters. 2．It means that another person's characteristic will influence your own even when spending some time thinking about that person. 3．After taking the perspective of another, the self-knowledge of volunteers was changed - their self scores reached a higher level than before. According to the finding, the volunteers’ self-scores would be more similar to those whose perspective they took. So the self-scores would not necessarily be higher. They could also be lower. 100．I would make use of the finding by spending time with or thinking about people who have qualities I admire and wish to develop in myself, thereby positively influencing my own sense of self. 【导语】本文属于说明文。文章解释了一项心理学研究的结果，即人们的自我认知如何受到思考他人影响的变化，并探讨了这一现象的意义。 1．考查细节理解。根据文章第一段中“There is certainly evidence that actors experience a blending of their real self with their assumed characters. For instance, Benedict Cumberbatch said, “My mum says I’m much more impatient with her when I’m filming Sherlock.” (有确凿的证据表明，演员会将真实的自己与他们所扮演的角色融合在一起。例如，本尼迪克特·康伯巴奇说：“我妈妈说我在拍摄《神探夏洛克》时对她更不耐烦。”)”可知，Benedict在拍摄《神探夏洛克》时变得更加不耐烦是因为他真实的自我与他扮演的角色之间产生了混合。故答案为：Because he experienced a blending of his real self with his assumed characters. 2．考查词句猜测。根据文章第二段中“Across several studies, these researchers asked volunteers to first rate their own personalities, memories or physical attributes, and then to perform the same task from the perspective of another person. For instance, they might score the emotionality of various personal memories, and then rate how a friend or relative would have experienced those same events. (在几项研究中，这些研究人员要求志愿者首先评价自己的个性、记忆力或身体特征，然后从另一个人的角度来执行同样的任务。例如，他们可能会对各种个人记忆的情绪进行评分，然后对朋友或亲戚如何经历同样的事件进行评分。)”和第三段“After taking the perspective of another, the volunteers scored themselves once again: the consistent finding was that their self- knowledge was now changed—their self-scores had shifted to become more similar to those they’d given for someone else. For instance, if they had initially said the trait term “confident” was only moderately related to themselves and then rated the term as being strongly related to a friend’s personality, when they came to rescore themselves, they now tended to see themselves as more confident.  (在从另一个人的角度出发后，志愿者们再次给自己打分：一致的发现是，他们的自我认知现在发生了变化——他们的自我评分变得更接近于他们给别人的评分。例如，如果他们一开始说“自信”这个词与自己的关系一般，然后认为这个词与朋友的性格有很强的关系，当他们重新给自己打分时，他们现在倾向于认为自己更自信了。)”可知，思考另一个人会影响并改变我们的自我认知。所以该句意为“即使花一些时间思考另一个人，他的性格也会影响你自己的性格。”故答案为：It means that another person's characteristic will influence your own even when spending some time thinking about that person. 3．考查细节理解。根据文章第三段中“After taking the perspective of another, the volunteers scored themselves once again: the consistent finding was that their self- knowledge was now changed—their self-scores had shifted to become more similar to those they’d given for someone else. (在从另一个人的角度出发后，志愿者们再次给自己打分：一致的发现是，他们的自我认知现在发生了变化——他们的自我评分变得更接近于他们给别人的评分。)”可知，根据这一发现，志愿者的自我评分与他们所持观点的人更相似，因此自我评分不一定更高，也可能更低。故答案为：After taking the perspective of another, the self-knowledge of volunteers was changed—— their self scores reached a higher level than before. According to the finding, the volunteers’ self-scores would be more similar to those whose perspective they took. So the self-scores would not necessarily be higher. They could also be lower. 4．开放性题目，此题要求回答会如何利用这一发现，答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：我会利用这一发现，花时间与那些有我钦佩的品质并希望在自己身上发展的人相处或思考，从而积极影响我自己的自我意识。故答案为：I would make use of the finding by spending time with or thinking about people who have qualities I admire and wish to develop in myself, thereby positively influencing my own sense of self. （24-25高三上·北京·阶段练习）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 When I began the Orange Street News in November of 2014, I had only one subscriber, my grandma. She paid $1 and a piece of gum for a year subscription. Seven-year-old me thought I had hit it big time (to suddenly become very famous, successful, and rich)! My second subscriber was my neighbor Sue. I’m pretty sure she was just being nice. Those first few months were pretty slow. I remember knocking on doors up and down Orange Street in the freezing cold handing out the free papers I had made from my home computer. I got a lot of “oh isn’t she cute” looks but not a lot of subscribers. But looking back I understand people weren’t exactly dying to read stories like my baby sister being born and my neighbor talking about how dorm rooms smell bad! But since then, a lot has changed. I got older and began reporting on more serious stories. Before I knew it, I even started getting sources. And I noticed something else. The harder I worked, the more subscribers 1 got. Then people who weren’t related to me began subscribing. Everything changed one day in April of 2016. That was the day when the Orange Street News was the first to report that a murder happened in my community. People around the country were really shocked that I got that story. But still, a lot of people got upset that someone so young was reporting on something so serious. But they were just looking at my age, not my reporting. I reported the facts to the people. The right facts. That’s the job of a reporter and I took it seriously. But I never wanted to be known just as the “little girl” who broke the story of the murder. I just wanted to be known as a REPORTER, a good reporter who people car trust to get them the news. So I kept working. Since breaking the story of the murder, I’ve published hundreds of stories and broken countless exclusive that no one else has been covering. I made sure to keep reporting straight news. I never put my opinion news story. And as my reporting grew, so did my readers. And so many other great things happened too. I got a book deal with Scholastic. People are even making a television show based on my life. When earlier today the Orange Street News hit the one million hits mark, I felt shocked. This is something I never expected. That number is hard to comprehend. I usually don’t care about that kind of thing, but this time I took a second to think about it. I couldn’t help but think back to that first subscription, the one I sold to my grandma. She was my first supporter. I can’t even imagine what she would say if she was still around to see all of this! But she was my grandma and I was her granddaughter and she just wanted to make me happy. But since then, so many more people who I’ve never met and who don’t know me began to support me. First in Selinsgrove. Then people from all across the country. A million of you. It is all of you who make the Orange Street News possible. It is humbling and flattering. Thank you. 1．Why didn’t people like to read the author’s stories at the beginning? 2．How did the author feel when people were upset about her report on a murder? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. The author wrote this passage to share her success story and inspire readers to pursue their dreams. 4．Among the author’s qualities which one do you think will be important for you? Why? (In about 40 words)     【答案】1． Because the initial stories were not very interesting or relevant, such as those about her baby sister being born and her neighbor talking about dorm rooms’ smells. 2．The author felt that people were focusing on her age rather than her reporting skills, and she took her job as a reporter seriously. 3．The author wrote this passage to share her success story and inspire readers to pursue their dreams. The author primarily wrote the passage to share her journey and experiences as a young reporter, expressing gratitude to her supporters rather than explicitly aiming to inspire others to pursue similar dreams. 96．The author’s perseverance is important for me because it demonstrates the importance of working hard and continuing to improve despite initial setbacks or criticism. This quality is essential for achieving long-term success in any field. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者自2014年创办《橙街新闻》，初期仅有家人支持，报道内容简单，缺乏吸引力。后因率先报道社区内一起谋杀案引起广泛关注，作者坚持客观报道事实，逐渐赢得读者信任，并取得了巨大成功。 1．考查细节理解。根据文章第一段中的“But looking back I understand people weren’t exactly dying to read stories like my baby sister being born and my neighbor talking about how dorm rooms smell bad!(但回想起来，我明白人们并不是真的很想读这样的故事，比如我的小妹妹出生了，我的邻居说宿舍闻起来很臭！)”可知，在开始阶段作者的故事内容不吸引人，这是因为作者的故事缺乏与读者相关的趣味性。故答案为Because the initial stories were not very interesting or relevant, such as those about her baby sister being born and her neighbor talking about dorm rooms’ smells. 2．考查细节理解。根据文章第三段中的“But still, a lot of people got upset that someone so young was reporting on something so serious. But they were just looking at my age, not my reporting. I reported the facts to the people. The right facts. That’s the job of a reporter and I took it seriously. But I never wanted to be known just as the “little girl” who broke the story of the murder. I just wanted to be known as a REPORTER, a good reporter who people car trust to get them the news. So I kept working.(但尽管如此，很多人还是对这么年轻的人报道如此严重的事情感到沮丧。但他们只关注我的年龄，而不是我的报道。我向人民报告了事实。正确的事实。这是记者的工作，我认真对待。但我从来都不想被称为那个揭露谋杀案的“小女孩”。我只是想成为一名记者，一名好记者，人们相信我能给他们带来新闻。所以我继续工作)”可知，作者感到人们只关注她的年龄而不是报道本身，这让她感到有些挫败，但她仍然认真对待自己的工作。故答案为The author felt that people were focusing on her age rather than her reporting skills, and she took her job as a reporter seriously. 3．考查细节理解。根据最后一段“But since then, so many more people who I’ve never met and who don’t know me began to support me. First in Selinsgrove. Then people from all across the country. A million of you. It is all of you who make the Orange Street News possible. It is humbling and flattering.(但从那以后，更多我从未见过、也不认识我的人开始支持我。首先是在塞林斯格罗夫。然后是来自全国各地的人们。你们中的一百万人。是你们所有人让Orange Street News成为可能。这令人感到谦卑和荣幸)”可知，作者分享了自己的成功故事，描述了自己面对挑战和个人成长的经历，向支持者表达感激之情，所以inspire readers to pursue their dreams表述错误。故答案为The author wrote this passage to share her success story and inspire readers to pursue their dreams. The author primarily wrote the passage to share her journey and experiences as a young reporter, expressing gratitude to her supporters rather than explicitly aiming to inspire others to pursue similar dreams. 4．开放性试题，题目答案不唯一，合理即可。文章作者屡次受挫，但从未放弃，最终建立了成功的事业，所以作者的品质中，毅力对我来说很重要，因为它表明了努力工作和继续改进的重要性，尽管最初遇到了挫折或批评。这种品质对于在任何领域取得长期成功至关重要。故答案为The author’s perseverance is important for me because it demonstrates the importance of working hard and continuing to improve despite initial setbacks or criticism. This quality is essential for achieving long-term success in any field。 重难语篇拔高练 （24-25高三下·北京·阶段练习）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 Shakespeare Week William Shakespeare’s plays are among the best- loved classics in the English language. They contain humor, suspense and deep emotion- sometimes all in a single play. Many of Shakespeare’s plays are based (sometimes loosely) on historical events or legends. The thing that makes his plays stand out, though, is their language. Shakespeare had a way of expressing a variety of feelings and ideas in deeply moving words. In fact, many common phrases and idioms originated with him. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, a charity that cares for historical sites related to Shakespeare’s life, provides educational resources about this influential playwright. This week the organization is sponsoring a celebration called Shakespeare Week. Events are aimed at primary school students, many of whom will be encountering his works for the first time. Children around the world study Shakespeare and his works in school, yet their experience is often oriented toward preparing for exams. For many modern English- speakers, Shakespeare’s16th- century writing can be difficult and frustrating. The purpose of Shakespeare Week is to give children a more positive experience with Shakespeare, starting at a young age. They do this using books, videos and activities that stimulate the children’s creativity. Last year’s Shakespeare Week was focused on art and design. It included resources developed by famous authors, illustrators and even a TV host. A new event — a portrait competition — was added to the Shakespeare Week celebration last year. Children 11 years old and younger submitted portraits of Shakespeare to win prizes. This year’s Shakespeare Week, which is going on right now, focuses on the theme of well- being. Its events and resources are designed to promote emotional learning as well as physical, moral and social health. Through the Shakespeare Week activities and events, children get to experience works of art. Organizers hope this will influence their lives and encourage their love of Shakespeare for years to come. 1．What is the outstanding feature of Shakespeare’s plays? 2．What themes of Shakespeare Week are mentioned in the passage? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. By participating in Shakespeare Week, children can benefit a lot, because they can prepare for exams better. 4．What kind of activity would you plan for Shakespeare Week?(In about 40 words) 【答案】1．His language 2．Art and design; well-being 3．By participating in Shakespeare Week, children can benefit a lot, because they can prepare for exams better.；Because the purpose of Shakespeare Week is not to help children better prepare for exams, but to give them a more positive experience of Shakespeare. 4．I would plan a drama performance activity for Shakespeare Week. Students can choose a scene from one of Shakespeare’s plays and act it out, which would help them understand and appreciate his works better. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了莎士比亚的作品及其影响，以及莎士比亚周活动的举办目的和主题。 1．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“The thing that makes his plays stand out, though, is their language.(然而，让他的戏剧脱颖而出的却是他的语言)”可知，莎士比亚戏剧的突出特点是其语言。故答案为：His language。 2．考查细节理解。根据第四段中的“Last year’s Shakespeare Week was focused on art and design.(去年的莎士比亚周专注于艺术和设计)”和第五段中的“This year’s Shakespeare Week, which is going on right now, focuses on the theme of well-being.(今年的莎士比亚周，现在正在进行，关注的主题是幸福)”可知，文章中提到了莎士比亚周的主题有艺术和设计以及福祉。故答案为：Art and design; well-being。 3．考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“The purpose of Shakespeare Week is to give children a more positive experience with Shakespeare, starting at a young age.(莎士比亚周的目的是让孩子们从小就对莎士比亚有更积极的体验)”可知，莎士比亚周的目的是为了让孩子们对莎士比亚有更积极的体验，而不是为了让他们更好地准备考试。因此，“because they can prepare for exams better”这部分表述是错误的。故答案为：By participating in Shakespeare Week, children can benefit a lot, because they can prepare for exams better.；Because the purpose of Shakespeare Week is not to help children better prepare for exams, but to give them a more positive experience of Shakespeare. 4．考查开放性问答。对于莎士比亚周的活动计划，可以围绕莎士比亚的作品和人物进行创作或表演活动。例如：我会为莎士比亚周计划一场戏剧表演活动。学生们可以选择莎士比亚戏剧中的一个场景进行表演，这将有助于他们更好地理解和欣赏他的作品。故答案为：I would plan a drama performance activity for Shakespeare Week. Students can choose a scene from one of Shakespeare’s plays and act it out, which would help them understand and appreciate his works better. 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(北京专用) 第二期 专题05 阅读表达10篇 基础语篇巩固练 （24-25高三下·北京·阶段练习）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。 Plastic is everywhere, but it’s not great for our health or the planet. In the past, a typical box from Amazon arrived packed with plastic air pillows made from flexible plastic film. When plastic film is thrown away, it often ends up in landfills or in the environment, including the oceans, where it can injure and kill marine life. In studies of 80 marine species that died after ingesting a variety of plastic debris, flexible plastic proved to be the deadliest kind. Now Amazon announced that by October 2024, it had removed all plastic air pillows from its delivery packaging. “We want to make sure the final package is easy to recycle at home,” says Pat Lindner, Amazon’s vice president of sustainable packaging. To make the switch, the company had to make sure that a replacement would work as well as the plastic version. It actually turned out to perform better. The number of packages that get damaged in shipment was reduced. Amazon worked with suppliers to find a lightweight, 100% recycled paper that’s easier to wrap around an object to protect it. The paper also takes up less space, so now more items fit in a smaller box. That translates to using less gas or electricity, in the case of the company’s electric vans to make a delivery, since more packages can fit in a truck. It’s a welcome change following years of pressure from environmental groups to stop plastic pollution flooding into oceans. “The fact that the world’s largest e-commerce company has made plastic air pillows history globally is fantastic news for the world’s oceans,” the nonprofit Oceana said in a statement in response to Amazon’s announcement Plastic is cheap, but the new system saves the company money since there’s less risk that something will break during shipping and need replacement, Lindner says. “And so the fact that we can deliver packages more safely and with less damage is a cost savings to us.” 1．Where does plastic film often go in the end? 2．How does the paper filler perform better than the plastic version? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. > The plastic version is cheaper than the paper version, so Amazon must save money to afford the new system. 4．What benefit(s) have you got from one of your plastic reduction efforts? （In about 40 words） （24-25高三下·北京·开学考试）阅读下面短文, 根据题目要求用英文回答问题 You’re sitting on the train home and the person opposite you yawns. Suddenly, you’re yawning with him, though you’re not tired. This phenomenon confused scientists for years until a recent study found that people tend to sympathise with fellow humans. Supporting this claim was the discovery that those children who were unable to form normal emotional ties with others did not experience contagious yawning, as they couldn’t read body language. Hugo, a neuroscientist, has conducted an experiment recently, which proves that happiness and sadness can spread like the common cold. According to Hugo, our mind and body are in constant exchange about how we’re feeling. “Emotions are closely linked with states of internal responses,” he explained. “There are also more visible changes in our gestures and facial expressions. When we’re in a group, these signals can spread to another person. For example, there is an obvious tendency to smile when smiled at and there are less obvious changes that reflect emotions of surprise, anger or sadness such as a change in our heart rate and blood pressure.” Hugo further explained, “Our bodies synchronise and when we like the other person, we even copy his behaviour. Next time you chat with a friend, take note of how you’ re sitting—it’s pretty likely that you will be the same. Scientists believe it’s our way of telling each other that you’re partners. Through body language, humans give each other very subtle but clear signals that show emotions.” So, what lessons can we learn from this? “Spend time with happy people—otherwise your health could suffer,” said Hugo. “When we’re sad, our body goes into fight or flight mode. But when we’re happy, our body works normally and we feel relaxed and positive. So we look bright, our skin glows, we feel healthy and it affects everyone around us.” 1．What does the example in Para. 2 support?   2．Why do we copy other person’s behaviour according to Hugo? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, and then underline it and correct it. When we are in a group, visible changes in our gestures and facial expressions tend to spread among us, and there are more obvious changes such as changes in our blood pressure and heart rate. 4．Do you agree with what Hugo said in the last paragraph? Give some reasons. （24-25高三上·北京房山·期末）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 Being an introvert (内向的人), I feared nothing more than stepping outside of my safe little bubble. But things took an interesting turn in my second year of college when I had to take a public speaking class. At first, I thought, “Wow, what am I doing?” However, that summer, I learned to gradually expose myself to stress and anxiety. Roughly seven speeches later. I broke out of my shell and became a whole new version of myself. What I want to emphasize from my story is that it’s not enough to just step outside our comfort zones. We must live outside them. You may be asking, “How do I start living outside of my comfort zone?” The answer I would personally give is “baby steps”. Consider breaking up routines and habits, for instance. Even doing something as small as trying a new flavor of your favorite snack can start the process. Then, sample a new snack. After that, order something different for lunch. Finally, you get the idea. That same mentality can be applied to anything under the sun. The possibilities are endless, and trust me, once you start finding your rhythm, you’ll find it gets progressively easier to try new things. Above all, remember that any step is still a step. Don’t feel discouraged that you aren’t doing as much as you should, or that you’ re not moving as quickly as someone else. Everyone has it in them to take action and live outside their comfort zones. Do what is right for you. Sometimes, you will need to push yourself. However, pushing yourself too hard will only make you pull back and become overly cautious. After all, the final goal is to find a happy balance between comfort and discomfort, between safety and risk. 1．What happened to the author after about seven speeches? 2．What is the author’s advice on how to start living outside the comfort zone? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. →To live outside your comfort zone, you will need to push yourself at all times. 4．Please share one of your experiences about living outside the comfort zone. (In about 40words) （24-25高三上·北京海淀·期末）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题纸指定区域作答。 The Cambridge Dictionary defines curiosity as “an eager wish to know or learn about something” which comes in various types. Ian Leslie, in his book Curious, outlines three types: “adventurous curiosity”, the desire to explore new places and people; “intellectual curiosity”, the deep dive you take when finding out about a particular topic; and “empathetic curiosity”, the wanting to find out more about the people around us. As children, we bubble over with curiosity. However, as we grow up, it can fade. Worse, we can come to believe that it’s a bad thing. After all, didn’t it kill the cat? Neuroscience suggests one explanation for this decline. Brains in early childhood possess great plasticity and lay down lots of neural pathways based on the information we gather from all that curious exploring and experimenting. However, as we grow older, our brains lose some of that flexibility. And we rely on those earlier pathways to deal with the things we’ve seen and done before. It’s a way of conserving brain energy for economy and competence in coping with ordinary life. Whatever underlies our shrinking curiosity, research repeatedly shows that we’d be better off continuing to cultivate it. Curiosity is linked to lower levels of anxiety, a greater satisfaction in life, achieving academically, building empathy and improved relationships. It also protects brain health through staying mentally active by trying something new. These positive effects of curiosity are deeply intertwined with our brain’s chemical responses. Research shows that brain’s dopamine system is activated when something novel happens. Rather than produce pleasure, dopamine actually stimulates our longing to continue the activity, in this case the desire to find out more. It’s easy to see how this brain chemistry has helped us. Curiosity has motivated our ancestors to question, experiment and learn, leading us out of the Stone Age to the Bronze Age and the Iron Age and, finally, to the Information Age. It has sparked our greatest achievements and discoveries and continues in our personal lives to bring greater contentment. So, perhaps the cat was simply unlucky, because for us humans, curiosity continues to be essential, both to our survival and our ability to flourish. 1．What are the three types of curiosity according to Ian Leslie? 2．Why do we rely on earlier pathways to deal with the things we’ve seen and done before? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ➢ When something novel happens, the dopamine system of the brain is activated to make us feel happy. 4．How do you develop your curiosity? (In about 40 words) （24-25高三上·北京石景山·期末）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 We Need to Talk... and Write A recent survey conducted by UNESCO reveals a significant decline in the ability of young people to express their thoughts and ideas. Half of the 1,333 participants admitted to having poor verbal skills, while 40% struggled with written expressions. Poor education could be a cause of poor communication skills, but that may not explain everything. Most of the participants were well-educated individuals in their 20s and 30s, with over 60% holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The problem more likely resulted from the rise of digital communication, with young people now preferring texting short messages, which may limit their ability to engage in meaningful conversations and write complete sentences. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential both in school and in the workplace. Warren Buffett, a famous investor, always urges young people to learn public speaking. It may be scary to speak in front of a group, but it boosts confidence. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is known for valuing the written word. He replaces PowerPoint presentations in meetings with “six-page, narratively-structured (叙事结构)” memos. Meetings start with each attendee sitting and silently reading a memo for the first 30 minutes. The decline in communication skills is a worldwide problem. In America, there is a movement among “homeschoolers” to. try to solve the problem by returning to ancient educational wisdom, the “Trivium”, which dates back to medieval times in Europe. The word comes from Latin and means “where three roads meet.” The subjects — the “three roads” — are grammar, rhetoric and logic. Grammar means learning how to write a complete and accurate sentence. Rhetoric is the use of similes (明喻), metaphors (暗喻) and other grammatical devices. And logic is the use of reason to discover what is true or not true, or what can be proved or disproved. Whether such classical education can help with the decline in communication skills remains to be seen, but it offers a glimmer of hope in this challenging situation. 1．What does the survey conducted by UNESCO reveal? 2．What is the main reason for young people’s poor communication skills? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ▶Ancient educational wisdom is applied to address today’s communication decline in America, and it has already helped students improve expressive skills. 4．Besides the methods mentioned in the passage, what other ways would you use to improve your writing skills? (In about 40 words) （24-25高三上·北京西城·期末）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 At the airport recently, I witnessed a moment of unexpected joy. A one-year-old boy, still mastering his wobbly (摇晃的) first steps, toddled (蹒跚行走) with fierce determination, his little legs working hard to find balance. His mom, glowing with pride, shared that he had just started walking. Each time he fell, he sprang right back up — and something beautiful happened. Strangers — young and old, from every background and corner of life — began cheering him on, united in encouragement for this tiny explorer. In that brief moment, we came together to celebrate something simple yet profound: the beauty of progress. This got me thinking: When did we stop cheering for the “wobbles” in our own lives? When did we start treating every fall as a failure instead of an essential step forward? As adults, we often lose sight of how important it is to celebrate small wins. We wait for the big milestones — a promotion, a degree, or a major achievement — before we allow ourselves (and others) to feel worthy of applause. But research shows that it’s the little victories, the everyday progress, that drive motivation and long-term success. In their research on creativity and motivation, Harvard Business School professor Teresa Amabile and psychologist Steven Kramer developed what they call The Progress Principle. Their studies revealed that one of the most significant factors in sustaining motivation isn’t achieving major breakthroughs — it’s making consistent progress, no matter how small. Even seemingly minor accomplishments can cause a positive emotional response that boosts motivation and enhances performance. Small wins, Amabile explains, create an “upward progression.” Each little victory reinforces our belief that progress is possible, even when the final goal feels distant. The problem is that, as adults, we often dismiss small wins as insignificant. Instead of celebrating small moments of progress, we focus on how far we still have to go, leaving us feeling stuck and unmotivated. This brings us back to the toddler at the airport. Every stumble (蹒跚) he made wasn’t met with criticism or a strict reminder of how much more he had to learn — it was met with cheers and encouragement. Imagine how different our lives might feel if we celebrated each other, and ourselves, the way we cheered for that toddler: for trying, for wobbling, and for getting back up. 1．What did the strangers at the airport come together to celebrate as the little boy tried to walk? 2．According to the author, how do adults often treat small wins? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. According to The Progress Principle, one of the most significant factors in sustaining motivation is achieving major breakthroughs. 4．Give one example of your real-life “wobbles”. (In about 40 words) （24-25高三上·北京昌平·期末）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 There’s a lot of fear around spending time alone. Recent articles and studies warn us about the dangers of loneliness, as it may increase risks of anxiety and depression. Yet, not all loneliness is a health issue. There’s chronic (长期的) loneliness — and there’s solitude. This is a helpful distinction. Chronic loneliness occurs when there is unhappiness about a lack of closeness or a perceived sense of social isolation. While solitude is a state of being free of the demands of others. We do so many activities alone that don’t come with shame or dangers of chronic loneliness — reading a book, doing an art project, or cooking a meal. This kind of alone time is comforting and important. Yet people don’t know how to make use of solitude. As a result, some would rather stay in bad relationships or surround themselves with friends even though their energy is run out. I am a believer in finding your best solitude style. One way is to spend some quality time with yourself. For instance, you can watch a movie alone or go for a running. Engaging in activities that make you feel connected with others — like writing letters to a close friend — can also be a beautiful way to enjoy solitude. Solitude is like any other social interaction. When you establish delicious moments for just you, you get to be the unique architect of your experience. There can be a certain air of romance to the time you give yourself. 1．Why is loneliness dangerous? 2．What is solitude? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Some people choose to stay in bad relationships or hang out with friends even though they feel exhausted because they run out of energy. 4．Which solitude style mentioned in the passage do you prefer, and why? (In about 40 words) （24-25高三上·北京朝阳·开学考试）阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。 There is certainly evidence that actors experience a blending of their real self with their assumed characters. For instance, Benedict Cumberbatch said, “My mum says I’m much more impatient with her when I’m filming Sherlock.” A recent finding doesn’t involve acting, and it indicates that merely spending some time thinking about another person seemed to rub off on the volunteers’ sense of self led by Meghan Meyer at Princeton University. Across several studies, these researchers asked volunteers to first rate their own personalities, memories or physical attributes, and then to perform the same task from the perspective of another person. For instance, they might score the emotionality of various personal memories, and then rate how a friend or relative would have experienced those same events. After taking the perspective of another, the volunteers scored themselves once again: the consistent finding was that their self - knowledge was now changed—their self-scores had shifted to become more similar to those they’d given for someone else. For instance, if they had initially said the trait term “confident” was only moderately related to themselves and then rated the term as being strongly related to a friend’s personality, when they came to rescore themselves, they now tended to see themselves as more confident. “By simply thinking about another person, we may adapt our self to take the shape of that person” said Meyer and her colleagues. By roleplaying or acting out the kind of person we would like to become, or merely by thinking about and spending time with people who embody the kind of attributes we would like to see in ourselves, we can find that our sense of self changes in desirable ways. “As each of us chooses who to befriend, who to model, and who to ignore” write Meyer and her colleagues, “we must make these decisions aware of how they shape not only the fabric of our social networks, but even our sense of who we are.” 1．Why did Benedict become much more impatient when filming Sherlock? 2．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean? 3．Please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why. After taking the perspective of another, the self-knowledge of volunteers was changed—their self-scores reached a higher level than before. 4．How would you make use of the finding? (about 40 words) （24-25高三上·北京·阶段练习）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 When I began the Orange Street News in November of 2014, I had only one subscriber, my grandma. She paid $1 and a piece of gum for a year subscription. Seven-year-old me thought I had hit it big time (to suddenly become very famous, successful, and rich)! My second subscriber was my neighbor Sue. I’m pretty sure she was just being nice. Those first few months were pretty slow. I remember knocking on doors up and down Orange Street in the freezing cold handing out the free papers I had made from my home computer. I got a lot of “oh isn’t she cute” looks but not a lot of subscribers. But looking back I understand people weren’t exactly dying to read stories like my baby sister being born and my neighbor talking about how dorm rooms smell bad! But since then, a lot has changed. I got older and began reporting on more serious stories. Before I knew it, I even started getting sources. And I noticed something else. The harder I worked, the more subscribers 1 got. Then people who weren’t related to me began subscribing. Everything changed one day in April of 2016. That was the day when the Orange Street News was the first to report that a murder happened in my community. People around the country were really shocked that I got that story. But still, a lot of people got upset that someone so young was reporting on something so serious. But they were just looking at my age, not my reporting. I reported the facts to the people. The right facts. That’s the job of a reporter and I took it seriously. But I never wanted to be known just as the “little girl” who broke the story of the murder. I just wanted to be known as a REPORTER, a good reporter who people car trust to get them the news. So I kept working. Since breaking the story of the murder, I’ve published hundreds of stories and broken countless exclusive that no one else has been covering. I made sure to keep reporting straight news. I never put my opinion news story. And as my reporting grew, so did my readers. And so many other great things happened too. I got a book deal with Scholastic. People are even making a television show based on my life. When earlier today the Orange Street News hit the one million hits mark, I felt shocked. This is something I never expected. That number is hard to comprehend. I usually don’t care about that kind of thing, but this time I took a second to think about it. I couldn’t help but think back to that first subscription, the one I sold to my grandma. She was my first supporter. I can’t even imagine what she would say if she was still around to see all of this! But she was my grandma and I was her granddaughter and she just wanted to make me happy. But since then, so many more people who I’ve never met and who don’t know me began to support me. First in Selinsgrove. Then people from all across the country. A million of you. It is all of you who make the Orange Street News possible. It is humbling and flattering. Thank you. 1．Why didn’t people like to read the author’s stories at the beginning? 2．How did the author feel when people were upset about her report on a murder? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. The author wrote this passage to share her success story and inspire readers to pursue their dreams. 4．Among the author’s qualities which one do you think will be important for you? Why? (In about 40 words)     重难语篇拔高练 （24-25高三下·北京·阶段练习）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 Shakespeare Week William Shakespeare’s plays are among the best- loved classics in the English language. They contain humor, suspense and deep emotion- sometimes all in a single play. Many of Shakespeare’s plays are based (sometimes loosely) on historical events or legends. The thing that makes his plays stand out, though, is their language. Shakespeare had a way of expressing a variety of feelings and ideas in deeply moving words. In fact, many common phrases and idioms originated with him. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, a charity that cares for historical sites related to Shakespeare’s life, provides educational resources about this influential playwright. This week the organization is sponsoring a celebration called Shakespeare Week. Events are aimed at primary school students, many of whom will be encountering his works for the first time. Children around the world study Shakespeare and his works in school, yet their experience is often oriented toward preparing for exams. For many modern English- speakers, Shakespeare’s16th- century writing can be difficult and frustrating. The purpose of Shakespeare Week is to give children a more positive experience with Shakespeare, starting at a young age. They do this using books, videos and activities that stimulate the children’s creativity. Last year’s Shakespeare Week was focused on art and design. It included resources developed by famous authors, illustrators and even a TV host. A new event — a portrait competition — was added to the Shakespeare Week celebration last year. Children 11 years old and younger submitted portraits of Shakespeare to win prizes. This year’s Shakespeare Week, which is going on right now, focuses on the theme of well- being. Its events and resources are designed to promote emotional learning as well as physical, moral and social health. Through the Shakespeare Week activities and events, children get to experience works of art. Organizers hope this will influence their lives and encourage their love of Shakespeare for years to come. 1．What is the outstanding feature of Shakespeare’s plays? 2．What themes of Shakespeare Week are mentioned in the passage? 3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. By participating in Shakespeare Week, children can benefit a lot, because they can prepare for exams better. 4．What kind of activity would you plan for Shakespeare Week?(In about 40 words) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$