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鹤华中学2025届高三江门一模热身试（英语卷）

第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。

A

Are you looking for your next great read? Whether it’s for personal growth, inspiration, or an escape into an imaginative world, these newly released books have something for everyone.

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Charles Duhigg explores how habits shape our lives. Using real-life examples, he presents how understanding the “habit loop” can help improve health, productivity, and relationships. This book offers practical strategies for making lasting changes that lead to remarkable results.

503 pages, 4.47 out of 5 stars

The Book of Joy by Emma Green and John Reynold

In this delightful book, Emma Green, a respected life coach, and John Reynold, a renowned psychologist, share insights into finding lasting happiness. Their engaging conversations, filled with wisdom and humor, offer a road map to living a joyful life despite challenges.

291 pages, 4.11 out of 5 stars

Educated by Tara Westover

Educated is a powerful memoir that tells the story of Tara Westover, who was raised in a poor rural area and had no formal education until the age of 17. Her determination to educate herself and her journey to earning a PhD from Cambridge University are both inspiring and thought-provoking.

464 pages,4.19 out of 5 stars

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Nora Seed finds herself in a magical library where she has the chance to explore different lives she could have lived through each book, learning valuable lessons. This imaginative novel is perfect for readers who enjoy stories about second chances and self-discovery.

368 pages, 4.15 out of 5 stars

1. Which of the following receives the highest rating?

A. Educated. B. The Book of Joy.

C. The Midnight Library. D. The Power of Habit.

2. Whose book appeals to readers in favor of lively discussions?

A. Matt Haig’s. B. Tara Westover’s.

C. Emma Green and John Reynold’s. D. Charles Duhigg’s.

3. What is the writing purpose of this text?

A. To advertise some classic books. B. To express the author’s preference.

C. To recommend some quality books. D. To introduce different writing styles.

B

Crowded by defenders, Charlie Villanueva leaps toward the basket. One hand lifts the ball high, and for a moment he seems to hang in the air. Then he hammers the ball through the rim. Slam dunk! His career may look like a slam dunk, being a national champion at the University of Connecticut, and setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors.

However, life wasn’t always easy for him. His success is due to more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata, which is not infectious but is caused by an error in the immune system that triggers germ-fighting cells to attack the body’s own hair-growing cells. Charlie was affected at age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12. This made him a target for bullying, leading him to withdraw and hide under caps and hoods.

With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off.

All along the way, Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to helping others. Ever since his first year as a new player, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and went on to establish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation, an organization aimed at supporting families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all forms of bullying. As the son of immigrants from the· Dominican Republic, he has even worked towards ending poverty in that country.

Charlie inspires young people to embrace their individuality and have confidence in themselves. “We’re all unique in our own ways,” he says, encouraging them to remember that with dedication and self-belief, any dream is within reach.

4. Why is Charlie’s slam dunk mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A. To compare him with other champions.

B. To highlight his skills and achievements.

C. To explain how a slam dunk is performed.

D. To demonstrate a specific moment in a game.

5. What made Charlie avoid his peers?

A. An infectious skin disease. B. His being made fun of.

C. An error in the immune system. D. His average ability to play basketball.

6. Which of the following best describes Charlie?

A. Humble and responsible. B. Strong-willed and helpful.

C. Innovative and generous. D. Good-natured and tolerant.

7. What message does the text convey?

A. Fortune favors the prepared.

B. Actions speak louder than words.

C. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

C

Among bearing a reputation for various characteristics ranging from the good to the bad, millennials(千禧一代) have notably been labeled the “job-hopping” generation. A Deloitte survey revealed that 49% of millennials might quit their jobs within the next two years. While some from older generations may interpret this as a sign of laziness, a deeper look suggests more complex motivations.

At first glance, there are a variety of reasons and circumstances that may lead a person to job hop occasionally. However, beyond the conventional reasons like obtaining better salaries or greater job stability, many millennials have been increasingly motivated by value-driven goals. Surveys show that some go to the extent of suffering pay cuts to pursue positions that provide better learning opportunities. Additionally, some even quit their positions for companies which are aligned with their value system better. In response to such a trend, employers are taking steps to improve workplace culture and to pay more attention to the professional growth and development of individuals.

Visibly, Millennials’ boldness in pursuing new job opportunities is also shaped by emerging economic trends and novel business models, such as the gig economy, where self-employed and temporary work caters to those who value flexibility and work-life balance. Additionally, social media has created new career paths, from blogging to content creation, leading more millennials to leave traditional desk jobs for unconventional careers. Hence, one can’t say for certain that job-hopping indicates laziness. Instead, it shows millennials’ wandering off the beaten track to