专题04 阅读理解A篇（16区二模真题速递）-【好题汇编】2025年高考英语二模试题分类汇编（上海专用）

学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 专题04 阅读理解A篇（16区二模真题速递） 全篇题型分析 题号 难度系数 详细知识点 1 0.65 记叙文；个人经历；生活故事 2 0.65 动物；社会问题与社会现象；说明文 3 0.65 发明与创造 ；记叙文；商业人物 4 0.65 社会问题与社会现象；说明文 5 0.65 科普知识 ；说明文 6 0.65 社会问题与社会现象；说明文 7 0.65 社会问题与社会现象；说明文 8 0.85 记叙文；个人经历；其他著名人物 9 0.4 社会问题与社会现象；议论文 10 0.85 历史事件；说明文 11 0.65 科普知识 ；方法/策略；说明文 12 0.65 人与动植物；议论文 13 0.65 哲理感悟；记叙文；个人经历 14 0.65 食物与饮料 ；说明文 15 0.65 信息技术 ；社会问题与社会现象；说明文 16 0.65 阅读 ；文学形式与文学作品；说明文 （2025·上海虹口·二模）It’s eight o’clock on Christmas morning, and dad says he wants to listen to the news. My 11-year-old self is wondering why on Earth grown-ups would be interested in the news when there are important things to be done, such as handing out presents. And then, while I am only half-listening to the radio broadcast, something unusual happens: the boring newsreader begins talking about a Christmas message. Hadn’t we heard that report earlier? My older brother, Colin, figures out what’s happening. “Pete, Pete, it’s a tape recorder! We’ve got our tape recorder!” It finally dawns on me: my dad recorded the news and is playing it back now. I think it’s quite rare to experience real excitement over a present, but for me this was one of those rare moments. Colin and I had both been blind from birth. Now, in the late 1950s, exciting consumer goods were coming within reach of the not-so rich. At the special boarding school that Colin and I attended, a recorder of your own was the height of joy. However, Colin—better informed and more realistic about family finances than I was—had no real expectations of getting one. I realised, much later, that a tape recorder would have cost more than four times dad’s weekly wage. The new toy, the size of a small suitcase, dominated the rest of the Christmas holidays. Once we had mastered the controls, we recorded anything and everything: each other, our parents, the milkman, the dog... and we very quickly learned how much fun we could have with it. For the first time, in the same way that a sighted child might react to seeing themselves in a mirror or a photograph, I got the sense of myself as a separate person who existed outside my head and was experienced by other people. It was both exciting and embarrassing. I took my first steps down the path to my career as a broadcaster when I returned to school after the holidays. I was lucky to be in a class of imaginative and creative boys crazy for recorders, and it wasn’t long before we started to make our own radio programmes. I would wander round the school with my microphone, recording my thoughts in the style of the voices I heard on the radio. Ten years later, I drew on the confidence gained from those early involvement in sound and walked into a radio station, in the hopes of selling myself as a broadcast journalist. Twenty-five years later, I presented my first report for BBC TV’s Six O’Clock News, a programme my dad had never missed. Although by then he’d been dead for more than a decade, I like to think he’d have realised that his inspiring Christmas present had changed my life. 1．Why did dad want to listen to the news on Christmas morning? A．He expected to give the boys a surprise. B．He was postponing handing out his presents. C．He had always enjoyed listening to the news. D．He missed the Christmas news the day before. 2．By the first sentence of paragraph 4, the “experience real excitement over a present” means that _____. A．he didn’t know before what a recorder was B．he got the tape recorder he had been dying for C．the recorder was the first present he got from dad D．the recorder was an exceptionally meaningful gift 3．What did the recorder enable the boys to do when they started to use it? A．Make their own radio programmes. B．Discover more about themselves. C．Pursue a career in broadcasting. D．Hear each other more clearly. 4．According to the passage, how did the tape recorder change the author’s life? A．It boosted the author’s confidence in communicating with people. B．It helped the author develop a closer relationship with his family. C．It made the author more interested in listening to news reports. D．It sparked the author’s passion for sound and broadcasting. （2025·上海闵行·二模）The rock dove, a bird native to Europe and Western Asia, is the ancestor of the common urban pigeon. Settlers introduced rock doves to North America in the 1600s for meat and, over time, these birds escaped domestication and grew well in urban areas. Cities have a lot to offer pigeons, as tall buildings and window shelves can serve as nesting sites for rock doves. Urban residents provide plenty of food for pigeons either intentionally by feeding pigeons birdseed or bread or unintentionally by leaving out food waste. In addition to human-sourced food, pigeons have a broad diet, including seeds, berries, and insects. Pigeon enthusiasts also set domesticated birds free into the urban environment, where they later bring forth young. Pigeons’ ability to reproduce year-round leads to highly numerous pigeons in the city, which is an issue for urban wildlife managers. Although pigeons are socially paired, they live in groups of up to 500 birds and this persistent congregation can cause considerable conflicts with people. To ease conflicts with pigeons, managers have used several methods to prevent pigeon presence or reduce pigeon numbers. Managers have used deadly tools such as poisons. However, this approach typically doesn’t have sustained results because the remaining pigeons multiply rapidly. Further, many poisons are not species-specific and may harm other urban birds. Other programs aimed at reducing nest success involve removing the eggs and replacing them with fake eggs. They often fail because it can be difficult to access nests or attract pigeons to nest houses. Preventing conflicts ultimately relies on removing food sources for urban pigeons. For example, many urban residents feed pigeons in parks. This could be limited through public education campaigns or by carrying out feeding regulations. 1．Which of the following is NOT a reason for the survival of pigeons in urban areas? A．Pigeon-friendly climate. B．Availability of habitats. C．Rich food supply. D．Freeing domesticated pigeons. 2．The word “congregation” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to ________. A．introduction B．gathering C．reproduction D．nesting 3．From the sentence “this approach typically...” in the last paragraph, we can infer that the approach ________. A．needs to be used repeatedly B．is not effective in the long run C．reduces pigeon numbers greatly D．works when pigeons multiply 4．It can be concluded from the passage that ________. A．urban pigeons tend to act independently B．it is difficult for pigeons to adapt to cities C．stopping feeding pigeons is key to controlling their numbers D．alternative methods to reduce pigeon numbers are being explored （2025·上海奉贤·二模）George Barris is not just an ordinary car designer; he is a visionary who transforms vehicles into custom-crafted masterpieces tailored to his clients’ wildest imaginations. Since the early 1940s, his pioneering creations have dominated both big screens and the private collections of Hollywood’s celebrities. At the age of 7, George Barris and his brother received a 1925 Buick from their parents. They made changes to it, repainted it and then sold it. This experience sparked Barris’ lifelong passion for transforming automobiles. Later, George started turning regular cars into fast racing cars. Hollywood soon recognized his talent, contracting him in 1958 to design his first custom vehicle for the film High School Confidential. Many Hollywood stars flocked to Barris, demanding one-of-a-kind vehicles. The list of clients includes John Wayne, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra and many others. Customizing cars became popular after World War II, because people sought something personal to express their individuality. Car clubs emerged, and the appetite for new vehicles grew, especially among the wealthy. The big automobile companies did not venture into this market, leaving the field open to independent operators such as George Barris and others. However, nobody could match Barris’s skill in this field. In the 1960s, Barris created the black and red Batmobile, the most distinctive car of the TV series based on the comic book. For the hit television show The Munsters, he took three Model T Fords and skillfully cut and combined them to craft the family’s unique mode of transportation, the Koach. This vehicle featured an interior that was specially designed to look like a coffin (棺材), perfectly capturing the gothic aesthetic (美学) of the show. The Koach quickly became closely associated with The Munsters, just as the Batmobile was with its own series. George Barris has been designing cars for over six decades. He is a legend in the car design business, often referred to as the “Van Gogh” of the automobile industry. At 80, his son and daughter have taken over the day-to-day operations of the business, but he still actively designs cars in his studio. 1．What first led George Barris and his brother to start working on cars? A．The ambition to design cars for Hollywood. B．The fascination with celebrity car collections. C．The passion for turning regular cars into race cars. D．The inspiration from getting a car as a childhood gift. 2．What was the primary reason for the rise of car customization after World War II? A．The rise of car clubs demanding exclusive designs B．The innovations in automotive production technology C．People’s growing appetite for distinctive self-expression D．Post-war economic recovery boosting consumer spending 3．The underlined phrase “Van Gogh” is used to indicate that George Barris was________ A．a pioneer of abstract designs B．a master of artistic innovations C．a creator of pop culture symbols D．a promoter of mainstream models 4．What is the most appropriate title for the passage? A．Custom Car Clubs: Post-War Boom in Popularity B．Hollywood’s Great Car Designer: George Barris C．George Barris: A Legend in Custom Car Innovation D．Classic Car Designs: Batmobile &Koach Highlights （2025·上海浦东新·二模）Yoshiko Abe is about to turn 89, but that hasn’t stopped her from going to the gym every day and trying the free-of-charge makeup course at her housing complex. “It was really helpful,” she said, smiling after putting on foundation and pink lipstick, something she hadn’t done in years. Japan is the fastest-aging society in the world, where more than a quarter of its population is 65 and older, at 36 million people. In about a decade, the percentage will be 33%. The market for older people is estimated to grow to more than 100 trillion yen ($650 billion) in size this year. No wonder the young-at-heart are an expanding community for business. And that business isn’t just about cures for sicknesses and old folks’ homes. Akira Shimizu, professor of business at Keio University, says older people remain sensitive to trends, including the latest products. “They think about the clothing and makeup that express their style and identity,” he said. From luxury cruises (邮轮) and “oldies” rock concerts, companies know that older people these days remain active. “They go out with friends and on dates, and dressing up makes them feel good,” said Shimizu. Miwa Hiraku, the makeup class instructor from a famous Japanese university, says that makeup is not just good for your physical well-being but also your soul. She claims to wear makeup even at 100. “Putting on makeup works as a switch to turn on your energy at the start of your day. It’s not just about looking beautiful. It’s about living a long healthy life,” she said. Yoshihiko Hotta, 85, the only man in the class of about 30 people, didn’t try the lipstick but happily put on the hand cream and went along with all the exercise routines. While acknowledging he felt something like aching legs, he declared firmly, “I don’t think age is relevant.” 1．What can we learn about the business for the elderly in Japan? A．It shows signs of potential. B．It creates a large fortune for them. C．Its main focus is on caring for them. D．Its feature is various makeup lessons. 2．Akira Shimizu and Miwa Hiraku most likely reach an agreement on ________. A．the sensitivity to old people’s emotions B．the seniors’ preference for luxury goods C．the makeup’s uplifting effects on seniors D．the economic benefits of makeup products 3．In the last paragraph, the example of Yoshihiko Hotta suggests that he ________. A．is the only man to do exercise in the class B．strictly follows traditional gender concepts C．reluctantly links physical discomfort to age D．feels highly pressured to wear makeup in public 4．What’s the main idea of this passage? A．Seniors in Japan are well aware of group identity. B．The rise of Japan’s silver economy redefines aging. C．Experts appeal to seniors to remain mentally active. D．Makeup courses are popular with the young-at-heart in Japan. （2025·上海嘉定·二模）Soap bubbles (泡泡) are like little floating wonders. They’re light, delicate, and full of surprises. And, of course, they shine with beautiful colours! But if you look closely, you’ll notice something odd — bubbles show pink, green, yellow, and sometimes blue, but where are the other colours? Why don’t we see bright red, deep purple, or warm orange floating in the air? The secret behind a bubble’s colours lies in its thin film. The outer surface reflects light, and so does the inner surface. Light moves like a wave in this situation. Just like ripples (涟漪) on a pond, the light reflected from the inside travels a bit farther and may or may not match up with the light reflected from the outside. If the waves strengthen each other, the colour of that wavelength becomes visible. So far, so good — this process can create many colours. But where’s my red bubble? The light waves spreading from the bubble contain all the colours of the rainbow. However, we don’t see them separately because the soap film’s thickness often produces a mix of colours. Interestingly, the thickness that enhances red also enhances violet (紫色). But instead of seeing both, we only see pink. The violet wave ripples four times before exiting, while the red wave ripples three times. Yet, by the time they leave the bubble, they meet. Pink seems like a single colour, but it doesn’t actually exist in the rainbow — our brains create it by mixing red and violet. If the bubble’s surface becomes slightly thinner, the red and violet waves cancel each other out, leaving only green, which is a real rainbow colour. As the film gets even thinner, red and green appear together (both rippling about twice), but blue disappears, so we see yellow instead. We only see colours when the soap film is very thin — just one or two light wavelengths thick. This means there are only a few possible colour combinations, and red alone isn’t one of them. So, no red bubbles for me. It might be frustrating to hear, “That’s just how it is,” but in this case, I don’t mind. Every soap bubble follows the same rules, no matter how or where it’s made. It’s actually comforting to see the universe working in such a consistent way. Pink and green bubbles are simply nature’s design. 1．Light reflected from the outer and inner layers of a bubble interacts by ______. A．combining into stronger light B．either adding together or reducing each other C．absorbing each other to make a single colour D．passing through the bubble without changing 2．Why do we never see a perfectly red soap bubble? A．Red light always mixes with other colours. B．Red is too weak to be seen on a bubble’s surface. C．The bubble’s surface absorbs red light completely. D．The soap in the bubble prevents red light from reflecting. 3．What point does the writer make in the last paragraph? A．It’s nice that the natural world is filled with uncertainties. B．It’s good that the natural world follows clear scientific rules. C．It’s sad that we do nothing to change the colours of soap bubbles. D．It is frustrating to see the soap bubbles working in a consistent way. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Why light is so appealing. B．How soap bubbles are made. C．How light creates wonders in nature. D．Why some colours don’t appear in soap bubbles. （2025·上海崇明·二模）Why, in a world where we technically produce enough food to feed everyone, do millions of people go to bed hungry each night? The statistics are tragic, and such a contradiction should have no place in our modern world. The UN’s second sustainability goal, “Zero Hunger,” is an ambitious plan to end hunger in the world by 2030. However, the global scale of the hunger staggers the imagination, and it’s getting worse. According to World Vision, as many as 828 million people, or 10% of the global population, are suffering from food insecurity. What are the driving forces behind this problem of hunger? Armed conflict is one. It forces people away from their homes, ruins economies and turns millions of people into refugees (难民) who become reliant on aid and luck for their daily needs. Extreme weather events also drive world hunger by destroying homes and making farmland unusable. Finally, around 30 percent of the world’s food is lost or wasted annually. Food loss occurs when food is damaged or spoiled while moving through the supply chain. Food waste happens when individuals, supermarkets or restaurants buy more food than they need and throw away the unnecessary. Despite these terrible facts, World Hunger Day isn’t just about bad news. Founded in 2011 by the Hunger Project, World Hunger Day is also about celebrating solutions that will eliminate (消除) starvation. In Africa, the Hunger Project has been working to encourage more sustainable and efficient farming methods. For example, by diversifying their crops, farmers will have healthier soil. Furthermore, since farmers need access to safe, clean water, the Hunger Project teaches people how to monitor, maintain and repair water systems. The UN World Food Programme aids farmers by helping them connect to local economies, improve production methods and reduce crop losses. And, for children and the weak, they provide special nutrient-rich foods. So what can you do to help eliminate world hunger? Aside from trying to reduce your food waste, keep educating yourself and others about the issue. Look for opportunities to feed the hungry in your own communities. Each step, each choice, and each voice can help make hunger a thing of the past. 1．By “staggers the imagination” in paragraph 2, the author means___________. A．hungry people are more imaginative B．the seriousness of hunger shocks people C．“Zero Hunger” is impossible to achieve D．the UN has predicted the scale of hunger 2．Which of the following is one of the causes of hunger according to the passage? A．Some land becomes unsuitable for farming due to extreme weather. B．The food supply chain drives people to throw away additional food. C．Wars force refugees to give up their homes and to destroy farmland. D．Some areas are unable to produce enough food for lack of labour force. 3．The UN has been dedicated to the elimination of starvation by helping_________. A．invest in local economies B．develop new seeds for farmers C．increase the variety of crops D．feed the hungry in communities 4．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．The New Face of Hunger. B．Climate Change and Food Crisis. C．The March Toward Zero Hunger. D．Hunger: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions. （2025·上海静安·二模）Every couple of weeks, Andrew Livingston, 22, stops on his way home from work for a drink — either a beer or an espresso — in a setting where he typically finds like-minded guys. His destination is the Williamsburg location of Blind Barber, where $45 haircuts are offered alongside beers and ten types of coffee prepared near the hairdressing space. Along with his drink order, Mr. Livingston pays to get a trim (修剪) while seated in one of four vintage salon chairs. “For its biggest attraction, Blind Barber is a nice spot to catch your breath,” he said. “Especially in a place like New York where guys face huge pressure, it’s important to have an environment like that, in which you can just kind of de-stress and get relaxed.” Blind Barber’s co-founder Jeff Laub said: “It’s not just about making $3 on a coffee. That coffee is supposed to get customers relaxed, start a conversation and even develop a friendship.” The cafe-barbershop is a growing trend with plenty of similar establishments blossoming in the city. Such a place moves in the direction of what women do, but in a more “guy” way. Other traditional places for guys to hang out together are bars, which are very noisy, so there’s no real potential for conversations. Strictly speaking, these establishments do not bar women, but most schedule appointments at tight intervals to accommodate short haircuts. They typically feature straight-razor shaves and brief trims. No wonder they are not the favorite of most women customers who chase fancy styles. Catering particularly to a taste-conscious group, these shops list haircut prices several times that of a traditional men’s walk-in barbershop, and the decoration has more in common with a farm-to-table restaurant than a beauty salon, except for an eye-catching display of scissors and combs. Although hairdressing and comestibles would not seem to have much in common, for a specific group, a cappuccino made from locally roasted beans is a natural accompaniment to high-end haircuts. “It’s definitely the same group of customers,” said Jeff Laub. “It’s all one piece. The same people who aro going to get a great haircut are the same people who aro keen to have the best coffee.” 1．Few female customers frequent Barber shops like Blind Barber because _______ A．they don’t serve female customers B．they serve the kind of coffee which is not women customers’ favorite C．they charge too much for simple hair cutting D．the hairstyle they mainly provide is not what most women customers prefer 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Blind Barber features haircutting and bar atmosphere. B．Blind Barber’s major advantage is that it helps reduce men’s pressure C．Blind Barber makes 3 dollars from every customer. D．Blind Barber is the only barbershop in Now York to combine haircut and coffee. 3．The underlined word “comestibles” is closest in meaning to _______ A．modern cities B．food C．gentlemen D．companions 4．Blind Barber is quite different from traditional men’s walk-in barbershops in that _______ A．it has vintage salon chairs B．it is located beside a coffee shop C．it’s decorated to look like a restaurant D．it shows haircutting tools （2025·上海徐汇·二模）Geology, the study of the structure and formation of the Earth, is the baby of all the other sciences. Until comparatively recently, scholars paid little attention to rocks and rock formations. Indeed, the word geology only appeared in the English language in 1735 and took another seventy or so years to enter general usage. Geology made its first appearance in the Encyclopaedia Britannica (大英百科全书) in the 1810 edition. Despite this inclusion, the science of geology remained largely ignored until much later in the century. Nowadays the mystery of the Earth and its formation fascinates geologists across the world. However, few people know that the whole modern discipline of geology and the way we look at our world owes its inspiration to a single man with an extraordinary passion for landscape and rocks. That man was William Smith, who was born in 1769 in the small village of Churchill in the south of England. From an early age William showed a strong interest in the world about him and asked questions about the landscape that no one could properly answer. As a young boy William picked up strange-looking stones that lay in the fields around his home and felt that some of the most common patterns in these stones looked like animals found living in the sea. He asked the men of knowledge and science in the district how these stones came to find themselves here. No one, it seemed, had answers to his questions or even thought it remotely interesting to ask the questions in the first place. A chance meeting with a man called Edward Webb led to William being offered a position to work down the mines. He came to realise that different types of rock lay at different levels as he went deeper underground. This led William to suggest that older rocks lay deeper than newer rocks. Armed with his new found insight into the birth of rocks, William walked the length and breadth of Great Britain with the intention of surveying and categorising all the wonderfully different types of rocks that he found. It took William many years of frustration and hardship to draw a huge map of Great Britain by hand. The map, on display today at Burlington House in London, uses beautiful colours to show every layer of rock below in the most precise detail. Unique in its time, William’s map gave birth to every geological survey that we take for granted in the world today. 1．When did the word “geology” start to be commonly used in the English language? A．In 1735. B．In 1810. C．Around 1805. D．Around 1895. 2．What can be learned about the local scholars in William’s district? A．They were very knowledgeable about the landscape. B．They encouraged William to explore his curiosity. C．They were astonished by William’s findings. D．They lacked both knowledge and interest in rocks. 3．What significant discovery did William Smith make while working in the mines? A．Rocks were of the same type underground. B．Underground rocks were in distinct layers. C．Newer rocks lay deeper than older ones. D．The age of rocks had no relation to their depth. 4．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To describe the life and work of William Smith and his impact on modern geology. B．To explain the history of the word “geology” and its development in modern world. C．To discuss the importance of geological surveys in understanding the land we live on. D．To highlight the challenges faced by early geologists in mapping the Earth’s rocks. （2025·上海金山·二模）When you’re driving around the same block, keeping searching, because there’s nowhere to park your car, any suggestion that America devotes too much space to parking might seem foolish. But consider this: in a typical year, the country builds more three-car garages than one-bedroom apartments. Even the crowded cities reserve lots of street space to store private vehicles. And local laws across the country require house and apartment builders to provide off-street parking, whether residents need it. Step back to assess the result: it’s obvious that more square footage is devoted to parking each car than to housing each person. That Americans like driving is hardly news, but all the above talking isn’t finding fault with cars. The complaint is about parking — or, more to the point, about everything we have given up for it. Over the years, cities and towns have torn down grand old structures to make way for it. All those 9-foot-by-18-foot rectangles of asphalt (柏油路) haven’t only damaged the environment or these once-valued architectural styles, but also upset the crucial social goal of housing affordability. This misplaced priority has put the country in a bind. For decades, even as rents rocketed and climate change worsened, the prevalence (盛行) of parking spaces discouraged anyone from noticing their social impact. But the parking space has been eating up our living space for sure, with or without our knowledge. Here an optimist may give the excuse that some of the country’s largest cities have no choice but to renegotiate the relationship among people, cars, and parking spaces. However, parking space’s conquering the city in the 20th century was already so complete that, in the 21st, people need to recognize that the rules have to change, and that the constant promotion of parking spaces is already weakening cities and crowding out other needs. Some of the most consequential social problems are the ones hiding in plain sight, but parking isn’t even hiding. It’s just everywhere — for us to take seriously. 1．In which section can we most probably read this passage? A．Travel. B．Features. C．Front page. D．Public welfare. 2．The underlined phrase in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______. A．lead the country to trouble B．discourage residents from buying cars C．annoy the local residents D．weaken the country’s overall strength 3．What can we imply about parking space’s role in the 20th century cities? A．It failed to meet the growing parking demands. B．It completely dominated urban planning priorities. C．It was a necessary renegotiation by the city government. D．It unexpectedly brought about problems to people’s daily life. 4．What can be concluded from the passage? A．America should continue expanding parking though it is harmful. B．Cities in the 21st century should absolutely stop building more garages. C．Excessive parking space is damaging the society so it should be limited. D．Housing and other problems are not as urgent as insufficient parking space. （2025·上海宝山·二模）One hundred and eight years ago, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the ocean. It was the most luxurious passenger ship of its time and thought to be unsinkable. Sadly, that proved to be false and more than 1,500 of the approximately 2,200 people onboard lost their lives. One reason for the tremendous loss of life was the lack of sufficient lifeboats on the ship. The Titanic had 20 of these small boats, which were meant to be used in an emergency. The boats could carry between 40 and 65 people each. All together, they could hold only 1,178 people, far too few to save all of the passengers and crew. After the Titanic hit the iceberg, an order was given to launch the boats. Many passengers didn’t take the order seriously. Instead of responding to it, they decided to stay indoors rather than go out onto the freezing cold deck. Those passengers who took the order seriously began to get into the boats. Some of the boats were lowered into the ocean before they were full. Two of the boats floated away empty when the ship began to sink. In 1987, movie producer John Joslyn and a team dove to the site of the Titanic’s wreckage in a $20 million submersible (潜水器). They filmed for hundreds of hours. Some of the film was later used in a documentary about the Titanic. Joslyn dreamed of a place where visitors could experience much of what those on board the Titanic actually saw, touched and encountered. Joslyn wanted a “living theater” with guests as part of the experience. In 2010, his dream came true with the construction of Titanic Museum Attraction (TMA). Located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, TMA is the world’s largest permanent Titanic museum with over 400 Titanic artifacts (文物). 1．How does the writer begin this article? A．By describing a disaster that took place at sea. B．By outlining the reasons for an official inquiry. C．By discussing common types of transportation. D．By explaining how an accident was prevented. 2．What information about the small boats does the article provide? A．Their estimated cost. B．Their total capacity. C．Their maximum speed. D．Their normal weight. 3．What mistake did many people make? A．They made the wrong announcement. B．They left all of their luggage behind. C．They issued a warning much too early. D．They ignored an important command. 4．According to this article, what does the TMA contain? A．Audio recordings of interviews. B．Exhibits featuring unique sculptures. C．Objects from a sunken ship. D．A stage for musical performances. （2025·上海杨浦·二模）“______”, says our memory expert, Jonathan Hancock. There’s a lot to cope with when you go off to university, and the academic work is just the start. There are new friends to meet, new opportunities to choose between, new responsibilities to accept... and, for most students, a completely new city to explore. We recently drove our daughter Evie 150 miles to start life as a fresher. It was a struggle to find the car park, let alone wander through the web of hallways that led to her room. Before we left that evening, we’d taken her to the local supermarket, and we knew that she had flatmates and phone apps to get her orientated. But the scale of the challenge ahead was clear — to find her way in an unfamiliar world. The good news for Evie — and learners everywhere — is that exploring new habitats is hugely beneficial for memory. In a recent study, volunteers walked around an artificial forest environment. Then some of them took the same walk again, while others explored a different forest. And that second group performed significantly better in memory tests straight after. According to the researchers, that was because exploring the new environment stimulated their dopamine system setting up their brains for learning. So leaving home to study for a degree makes perfect sense. What’s more, young minds seem to gain most from being in strange surroundings. But we may all be able to enjoy some of the benefits, even if it’s just by stimulating our senses and challenging our thinking skills. Here are three things to try: * Go somewhere new to tackle an upcoming learning task-like memorising a speech in the library, or revising for an exam on a park bench — and take an unfamiliar route to get there. * Play video games that get you moving through new landscapes. Then see whether it improves your success with other learning tasks, like practising a dance or mastering phrases for a foreign trip. * Get lost in your imagination! To warm yourself up for learning, picture a city you know well, but imagine you’ re stranded in a part of it that you’ve never visited. Then try to visualise exactly how you’ll get out. 1．“______” in the first paragraph should be filled with ______. A．You’ll boost your brainpower if you brave the unknown B．You’ll unlock your amazing memory with the right visual aids C．You should have a consultation with a memory expert D．You can’t improve your memory without the external help 2．The writer shares the daughter’s story in the beginning to ______. A．put the readers in the center of the episode B．introduce the topic in an accessible way C．explain the complex concept through comparison D．remind people why they go to university 3．What can be inferred about the recent study? A．The researchers were not satisfied with the experiment result. B．The volunteers were chosen for their strong memory. C．Its purpose was to prove that leaving home to study makes sense. D．The conducted experiment confirmed the previous assumption. 4．What do the three recommended things have in common? A．They stimulate the senses through the visualization process. B．They require a high level of critical thinking ability. C．They involve venturing into unfamiliar places or new things. D．They emphasize the combination of learning with recreation. （2025·上海普陀·二模）Animal Welfare in Tourism Over decades of travelling, I have come across some shocking treatment of animals clearly being exploited for our entertainment. The last time was in Morocco, when I was investigating the macaques they use as attractions in the markets. These poor monkeys were kept in terrible conditions and physically abused. Locked up during the daytime, they’d be brought out in the early evening for photo opportunities with holidaymakers. It seems likely that animal exploitation is increasing with the rise of selfie (自拍) culture, and that it’s not fully understood by much of the public — which is why we desperately need laws to prevent travel companies selling tickets to cruel attractions. Sadly though, the way things stand, it’s an absolutely pointless piece of legislation. While the last government went to the trouble of passing this act, it failed to set out a list of activities banned under it. That means thousands of holidaymakers can continue to buy tickets to attractions that treat animals cruelly this summer. But there are some simple yet powerful things we can all do to help shut down these cruel trades. For starters we need to use the pounds in our pockets as a form of protest. This summer, simply refuse to spend money on any experience that might cause suffering to animals. And blow the whistle hard on any cruelty you come across. You can report incidents of animal cruelty at tourist attractions anywhere in the world to animal welfare organizations, who will use it to create a file of evidence to put pressure on the new government to make sure animals are not pushed aside. Your evidence is vital. It’s time to do better and make sure we choose well when it comes to satisfying our inborn urge to experience the animals we share our planet with. We should have respect for all life and want to treasure it. No five-minute thrill or subsequent social media post we get from an animal encounter is worth a lifetime of misery for them. We need to remember, their lives are as important as ours. 1．According to the passage, which of the following is true about the macaques in Morocco? A．They were part of a wildlife conservation project. B．They were free to move around during the daytime. C．They were taken care of by animal welfare organizations. D．They were caged in the day and used for photos in the evening. 2．Why does the author consider the current law against animal cruelty ineffective? A．It lacks a clear list of banned practices. B．It was rejected by the previous government. C．It only applies to domestic animal abuse. D．It is not supported by the travel companies. 3．What can be inferred about the author’s opinion on “selfie culture”? A．It helps promote animal welfare through social media. B．It contributes to the rise of animal exploitation. C．It encourages tourists to be more environmentally aware. D．It reflects human indifference to animal suffering. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To describe a shocking tourist experience in Morocco. B．To expose animal cruelty in tourism and call for action. C．To analyze the reasons for the increase in animal exploitation. D．To introduce the current laws about animal welfare in tourism. （2025·上海青浦·二模）On a sunny Sunday morning, I went to my first ballet class. But I didn’t do any dancing. This was Class on Stage, a rare opportunity to watch dancers warm up during their daily 75-minute class. I went in knowing that I would be impressed by the physicality of it. Top athletes aren’t born; they’re made. Forty-five minutes into the class, the dancers didn’t even look tired. While watching dancers quietly plie (下蹲屈膝) with complete control was calming, watching the floor exercises that came next was anything but. The sequences were short but became increasingly complicated, so I stopped paying attention to the directions I couldn’t follow, and simply allowed myself to observe the remarkable results. At the end of the class, I applauded and watched the dancers leave the stage. They had already accomplished so much with their day, and I was left in complete awe, not just of my inadequacy, but also of their effort. As I headed home I tried to think of the last time I worked as hard as those dancers at anything in my own life. So much has been made easier by technology: I can listen to any song I want, whenever I want. I can have pretty much anything delivered. I can stay in touch with friends without making the time to see them. But instead of taking shortcuts, maybe I should look for challenges. Because once you start doing hard things, they become easier, and then you know you can do them. With the determination and discipline of ballet dancers still fresh in my mind, I commit to doing some hard things: I get back in the habit of practicing a language I’ve been trying to learn. I lift heavier weights. I take the stairs. I write the essay. Nothing demands as much of me as what ballet demands of those dancers every day. They inspire me. So, I guess what I’m trying to say is that sometimes a fitness class can change your life, even if you’re not the one taking it. 1．According to the passage, which of the following statements about the ballet class is TRUE? A．The writer learned a lot of ballet moves. B．The floor exercises calmed the writer down. C．Despite the physicality, the dancers didn’t look tired. D．The dancers did their warm-up for 45 minutes that day. 2．At the end of the class, how did the writer feel? A．She felt impressed by the dancers’ efforts. B．She felt ashamed of her lack of willpower. C．She felt confident of overcoming life’s challenges. D．She felt regretful about not trying hard enough at ballet. 3．By mentioning the technology that has made life easier, the writer means that ________. A．modern technology is to blame for people’s taking shortcuts B．technology can help people work better and more efficiently C．people should avoid using technology to enjoy the simplicity of life D．technology offers us shortcuts, which prevents us from seeking challenges 4．What has the writer learned from her first ballet lesson? A．We need to push ourselves forward by looking for challenges. B．Hard things are worth trying as long as you enjoy doing them. C．Fitness classes can make people physically and mentally strong. D．Watching others practice ballet is a good way to improve ourselves. （2025·上海松江·二模）For 24-year-old Zaire Perry in Texas, making a humble Chinese egg dish she had never heard of a few months ago was the beginning of an unexpected friendship. It began when Perry came across jidan geng, or steamed egg custard, on a popular China-based social platform. Many Americans who came to the platform are inspired to make an attempt at Chinese recipes. Then steamed egg custard, a salty dish not commonly found in Chinese restaurants in U.S., became extremely popular.   Perry was itching to start steaming eggs but was at a loss with the many recipes floating around, until she connected with Hu Xiaoman, a 35-year-old mother in central China. Hu shared her family’s recipe and then applauded Perry’s first attempt as a huge success: silky but firm custard covered with a thin layer of sauce, topped off with spring onions. Hu called Perry “a cooking genius.” Steamed egg custard, involves just eggs, water and salt — simple at first glance, but even Chinese cooks who try it for the first time often fail to get the water-egg proportion right and either overcook or undercook the eggs. Many other Chinese users also clicked their approval on Perry’s post and on the steamed-egg experiments of other Americans. For Hu and Perry, steamed eggs were just the start. Separated by a 14-hour time difference and a language barrier, the two started sharing cooking tips. Hu said she was surprised to learn from Perry’s recipes that a lot of American dishes are served warm. “My impression of American foods was that they are mostly cold, such as bread slices or salads. Her food made me feel warm, the warmth of family.” From Texas, Perry said, “Food is something that can go beyond language or cultural barriers. I don’t even speak Chinese and she speaks very little English, and yet we’re bonding over recipes.” With the help of recent translation feature on the platform, Hu and Perry have gone on to share experiences and photos of their daily lives, mirroring the upgrade of friendly interactions between Americans and Chinese people. As many netizens have recognized, the platform’s focus on cultural content such as lifestyle and traveling does contribute to the change. 1．The word “itching” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by “________”. A．eager B．hesitant C．grateful D．uncomfortable 2．What can we learn about steamed egg custard? A．Chinese restaurants in U.S. help make it popular. B．Beginners are likely to undercook or overcook it. C．The simple recipe makes the dish learner-friendly. D．The right water-egg proportion is mastered by few. 3．What can be concluded from the passage? A．Hu and Perry shared cooking tips and photographic skills. B．Hu encouraged Perry to become a cook in a Chinese restaurant. C．Perry helped to resolve Hu’s misunderstanding of American dishes. D．Perry’s post of eggs aroused other Americans’ interest in Chinese dishes. 4．The passage is intended to convey the message that ______. A．a recipe in need is a recipe indeed B．steamed eggs can be a cultural symbol in China C．cuisine is an entrance into friendship and cultural exchange D．social media should be widely used to overcome language barriers （2025·上海黄浦·二模）Young Americans, fed up with U. S. social media and its fake praise and obvious abuse, are turning to a Chinese app-BlueBook. In China, anyone looking for a restaurant review, a how-to guide or a trip route is likely to fire up the app. But U. S. teens and 20-somethings are downloading it to get in on a new beauty trend. Users holding a sign with the Chinese characters “tingquan,” meaning “listening to advice,” invite others to weigh in on how to improve their appearance. Commenters can write in tips, but they also post images of hairdos or fashions. Sometimes they even edit advice seekers’ photos to show how they will look with the improved styles. In China, people are more straightforward, sometimes even cruelly honest, but they mean well. Yet people on U. S. social media can be excessively complimentary. That’s why young users who want real talk about their appearance and personal style are now looking elsewhere. Z. J. Rubin, a 16-year-old high-school student from Pittsburgh, said his interest in Chinese culture has stimulated him to try different Chinese social-media app. Rubin joined the # tingquan campaign in February after seeing other users do it. He said he was touched by the kindness of the strangers who encouraged him to be more confident and told him to sleep more, as they thought he looked tired. Zaria MaBon, a 22-year-old public-health student in Atlanta, discovered BlueBook three years ago, when a friend told her that it was “like Instagram, only better.” MaBon is Black, so when she asked for styling tips, she prepared herself for “racist abuse and body shaming.” On BlueBook, however, she received “straightforward but helpful” feedback. “It was the first place where I didn’t get nasty comments,” MaBon said. 1．Unlike Chinese youngsters, young Americans are turning to BlueBook to ______. A．get feedback on their looks. B．share their own beauty tips with others. C．look for step-by-step guides on hairdos. D．complain about fake praise and obvious abuse. 2．By “people on U. S. social media can be excessively complimentary”, the writer implies that people on U. S. social media ______. A．are honest with their opinions. B．don’t care about others’ viewpoints. C．are unwilling to express their views. D．don’t often give objective comments. 3．Both Rubin and Mabon think that BlueBook is a(n)______ community. A．diverse. B．fashion. C．international. D．supportive. 4．Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A．Tingquan Campaign at home and abroad. B．A Chinese app is giving Americans advice. C．Kind and honest strangers on social media. D．Young Americans seek how-to guides in China. （2025·上海长宁·二模）What would your answer be if I were to ask you what you wanted from life? Would it be money, power, a loving family, close friends, a great job or something else? Author Gretchen Rubin asked herself that question one day while sitting in traffic on a bus. After giving it some thought, she realized that, overall, she wanted to be happy. If happiness was to be her goal, Rubin realized, “The days are long, but the years are short. Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” This conclusion began a 12-month commitment to discover what would add more happiness to her life. The pursuit resulted in Rubin’s New York Times best-selling book The Happiness Project. According to some of the reviews, this is more than a typical self-help book. One Amazon review reads, “This is the rare book that will make you both smile and think — often on the same page.” It’s full of humor, insight and actual examples from Rubin’s year-long experiment. In an effort to reach her goal, she tested numerous theories on happiness. Going through philosophy, science, popular culture and more, the writer chose specific habits to examine and try to integrate into her lifestyle. Rubin’s book is divided into 12 chapters, each highlighting a different month and specific area of focus. In chapters one through 11, each new focus or category includes three or four things to work on. For example, the first chapter begins with January and the importance of getting more physical and mental energy. The corresponding goals consist of getting better sleep and exercising more. Later chapters discuss topics such as the importance of making time for friends, play, your passions and more. Chapter 12 concentrates on pulling everything together and adopting all the new habits. At the end of her 12-month journey, Rubin concluded that small, daily changes had, in fact, resulted in a deeper sense of happiness. In this new year, instead of making new resolutions that you’ll probably abandon by February, why not give Rubin’s Happiness Project a try? It is likely that you will then see an increase in your own happiness in 2025 and the happiness you bring to others around you. 1．____ made Gretchen Rubin start her 12-month commitment to studying how to achieve happiness. A．Sitting in traffic on a bus B．Reading a self-help book C．Noticing her overlooking crucial matters D．Wanting to write a best-selling book 2．Which of the following is a feature of The Happiness Project? A．It is organized by monthly challenges. B．It is written in a quite serious way. C．It provides detailed experimental data. D．It offers fun and wise real-life examples. 3．According to The Happiness Project, ____ contributes to greater physical and mental energy. A．enhancing rest and activity B．adopting a strict habit tracker C．scheduling weekly social hours D．pursuing creative outlets daily 4．The main purpose of the passage is to ____. A．describe the author’s personal journey of self-discovery B．inspire readers to seek happiness as the book suggests C．explain the importance of setting goals in life D．promote sales of a particular self-help book 难度分布 较易 适中 较难 12.5 81.25 6.25 试卷第22页，共23页 试卷第23页，共23页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 专题04 阅读理解A篇（16区二模真题速递） 全篇题型分析 题号 难度系数 详细知识点 1 0.65 记叙文；个人经历；生活故事 2 0.65 动物；社会问题与社会现象；说明文 3 0.65 发明与创造 ；记叙文；商业人物 4 0.65 社会问题与社会现象；说明文 5 0.65 科普知识 ；说明文 6 0.65 社会问题与社会现象；说明文 7 0.65 社会问题与社会现象；说明文 8 0.85 记叙文；个人经历；其他著名人物 9 0.4 社会问题与社会现象；议论文 10 0.85 历史事件；说明文 11 0.65 科普知识 ；方法/策略；说明文 12 0.65 人与动植物；议论文 13 0.65 哲理感悟；记叙文；个人经历 14 0.65 食物与饮料 ；说明文 15 0.65 信息技术 ；社会问题与社会现象；说明文 16 0.65 阅读 ；文学形式与文学作品；说明文 （2025·上海虹口·二模）It’s eight o’clock on Christmas morning, and dad says he wants to listen to the news. My 11-year-old self is wondering why on Earth grown-ups would be interested in the news when there are important things to be done, such as handing out presents. And then, while I am only half-listening to the radio broadcast, something unusual happens: the boring newsreader begins talking about a Christmas message. Hadn’t we heard that report earlier? My older brother, Colin, figures out what’s happening. “Pete, Pete, it’s a tape recorder! We’ve got our tape recorder!” It finally dawns on me: my dad recorded the news and is playing it back now. I think it’s quite rare to experience real excitement over a present, but for me this was one of those rare moments. Colin and I had both been blind from birth. Now, in the late 1950s, exciting consumer goods were coming within reach of the not-so rich. At the special boarding school that Colin and I attended, a recorder of your own was the height of joy. However, Colin—better informed and more realistic about family finances than I was—had no real expectations of getting one. I realised, much later, that a tape recorder would have cost more than four times dad’s weekly wage. The new toy, the size of a small suitcase, dominated the rest of the Christmas holidays. Once we had mastered the controls, we recorded anything and everything: each other, our parents, the milkman, the dog... and we very quickly learned how much fun we could have with it. For the first time, in the same way that a sighted child might react to seeing themselves in a mirror or a photograph, I got the sense of myself as a separate person who existed outside my head and was experienced by other people. It was both exciting and embarrassing. I took my first steps down the path to my career as a broadcaster when I returned to school after the holidays. I was lucky to be in a class of imaginative and creative boys crazy for recorders, and it wasn’t long before we started to make our own radio programmes. I would wander round the school with my microphone, recording my thoughts in the style of the voices I heard on the radio. Ten years later, I drew on the confidence gained from those early involvement in sound and walked into a radio station, in the hopes of selling myself as a broadcast journalist. Twenty-five years later, I presented my first report for BBC TV’s Six O’Clock News, a programme my dad had never missed. Although by then he’d been dead for more than a decade, I like to think he’d have realised that his inspiring Christmas present had changed my life. 1．Why did dad want to listen to the news on Christmas morning? A．He expected to give the boys a surprise. B．He was postponing handing out his presents. C．He had always enjoyed listening to the news. D．He missed the Christmas news the day before. 2．By the first sentence of paragraph 4, the “experience real excitement over a present” means that _____. A．he didn’t know before what a recorder was B．he got the tape recorder he had been dying for C．the recorder was the first present he got from dad D．the recorder was an exceptionally meaningful gift 3．What did the recorder enable the boys to do when they started to use it? A．Make their own radio programmes. B．Discover more about themselves. C．Pursue a career in broadcasting. D．Hear each other more clearly. 4．According to the passage, how did the tape recorder change the author’s life? A．It boosted the author’s confidence in communicating with people. B．It helped the author develop a closer relationship with his family. C．It made the author more interested in listening to news reports. D．It sparked the author’s passion for sound and broadcasting. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在圣诞节收到一台录音机作为礼物的故事，以及这台录音机如何激发了他对声音和广播的兴趣，最终改变了他的职业道路。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段的句子“My 11-year-old self is wondering why on Earth grown-ups would be interested in the news when there are important things to be done, such as handing out presents.(11岁的我在想，为什么成年人在有重要的事情要做的时候会对新闻感兴趣，比如发礼物。)”、第二段“My older brother, Colin, figures out what’s happening. “Pete, Pete, it’s a tape recorder! We’ve got our tape recorder!”(我哥哥科林知道发生了什么。“皮特，皮特，这是录音机！”我们有录音机！”)”、第三段的句子“It finally dawns on me: my dad recorded the news and is playing it back now.(我终于明白：父亲提前录好新闻并回放)” 以及第四段的句子“I think it’s quite rare to experience real excitement over a present, but for me this was one of those rare moments.(我觉得为一件礼物而感到真正的兴奋是非常罕见的，但对我来说，这是一个罕见的时刻。)”可知，父亲通过伪装成新闻播报，实际播放录音机功能演示，目的是制造惊喜。故选A项。 2．词句猜测题。根据后文提到拥有一台自己的录音机是“the height of joy(极致快乐)”，且对盲人兄弟而言是“the sense of myself as a separate person(感知自我存在)”； 父亲花费“four times dad’s weekly wage(周薪四倍)”购买，体现其特殊价值。 礼物意义远超物质本身，说明这台录音机是一件特别有意义的礼物。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“For the first time, in the same way that a sighted child might react to seeing themselves in a mirror or a photograph, I got the sense of myself as a separate person who existed outside my head and was experienced by other people.(第一次，就像一个有视力的孩子看到自己在镜子或照片中的反应一样，我意识到自己是一个独立的人，存在于我的头脑之外，被其他人所体验。)”可知，录音机使作者更多地了解了自己。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第六段“I took my first steps down the path to my career as a broadcaster when I returned to school after the holidays. I was lucky to be in a class of imaginative and creative boys crazy for recorders, and it wasn’t long before we started to make our own radio programmes. I would wander round the school with my microphone, recording my thoughts in the style of the voices I heard on the radio.(假期结束回到学校后，我迈出了播音员职业道路上的第一步。我很幸运，能和一群对录音机情有独钟、富有想象力和创造力的男孩在一起，没过多久，我们就开始制作自己的广播节目。我会拿着麦克风在学校里走来走去，用我在收音机里听到的声音的方式记录下我的想法。)”和最后一段的句子“Ten years later, I drew on the confidence gained from those early involvement in sound and walked into a radio station, in the hopes of selling myself as a broadcast journalist.(十年后，我凭借早期对声音的参与所获得的信心，走进了一家电台，希望把自己推销为一名广播记者。)”可知，录音机激发了作者对声音和广播的热情。故选D项。 （2025·上海闵行·二模）The rock dove, a bird native to Europe and Western Asia, is the ancestor of the common urban pigeon. Settlers introduced rock doves to North America in the 1600s for meat and, over time, these birds escaped domestication and grew well in urban areas. Cities have a lot to offer pigeons, as tall buildings and window shelves can serve as nesting sites for rock doves. Urban residents provide plenty of food for pigeons either intentionally by feeding pigeons birdseed or bread or unintentionally by leaving out food waste. In addition to human-sourced food, pigeons have a broad diet, including seeds, berries, and insects. Pigeon enthusiasts also set domesticated birds free into the urban environment, where they later bring forth young. Pigeons’ ability to reproduce year-round leads to highly numerous pigeons in the city, which is an issue for urban wildlife managers. Although pigeons are socially paired, they live in groups of up to 500 birds and this persistent congregation can cause considerable conflicts with people. To ease conflicts with pigeons, managers have used several methods to prevent pigeon presence or reduce pigeon numbers. Managers have used deadly tools such as poisons. However, this approach typically doesn’t have sustained results because the remaining pigeons multiply rapidly. Further, many poisons are not species-specific and may harm other urban birds. Other programs aimed at reducing nest success involve removing the eggs and replacing them with fake eggs. They often fail because it can be difficult to access nests or attract pigeons to nest houses. Preventing conflicts ultimately relies on removing food sources for urban pigeons. For example, many urban residents feed pigeons in parks. This could be limited through public education campaigns or by carrying out feeding regulations. 1．Which of the following is NOT a reason for the survival of pigeons in urban areas? A．Pigeon-friendly climate. B．Availability of habitats. C．Rich food supply. D．Freeing domesticated pigeons. 2．The word “congregation” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to ________. A．introduction B．gathering C．reproduction D．nesting 3．From the sentence “this approach typically...” in the last paragraph, we can infer that the approach ________. A．needs to be used repeatedly B．is not effective in the long run C．reduces pigeon numbers greatly D．works when pigeons multiply 4．It can be concluded from the passage that ________. A．urban pigeons tend to act independently B．it is difficult for pigeons to adapt to cities C．stopping feeding pigeons is key to controlling their numbers D．alternative methods to reduce pigeon numbers are being explored 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了城市中鸽子泛滥的问题，介绍了鸽子数量多的原因以及应对方法。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Cities have a lot to offer pigeons, as tall buildings and window shelves can serve as nesting sites for rock doves. Urban residents provide plenty of food for pigeons either intentionally by feeding pigeons birdseed or bread or unintentionally by leaving out food waste. In addition to human-sourced food, pigeons have a broad diet, including seeds, berries, and insects. Pigeon enthusiasts also set domesticated birds free into the urban environment, where they later bring forth young.(城市为鸽子提供了很多，因为高楼和窗台上的架子可以作为岩鸽的筑巢地点。城市居民有意地给鸽子喂鸟食或面包，或无意地留下食物垃圾，为鸽子提供了大量的食物。除了人类来源的食物，鸽子的饮食也很广泛，包括种子、浆果和昆虫。鸽子爱好者还把驯养的鸽子放生到城市环境中，然后在那里繁殖后代)”可知，城市中适宜的栖息地、丰富的食物以及鸽子爱好者放飞驯养的鸽子等是城市中鸽子存活的原因，未提到适合鸽子的气候。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Pigeons’ ability to reproduce year-round leads to highly numerous pigeons in the city, which is an issue for urban wildlife managers.(鸽子全年繁殖的能力导致城市中鸽子数量众多，这对城市野生动物管理人员来说是个问题。)”以及“they live in groups of up to 500 birds(它们生活在多达500只鸽子的群体中)”可知，鸽子繁殖能力强导致数量众多，且喜欢大量群体生活在一起，“this persistent congregation can cause considerable conflicts with people(这种持续的congregation可能会引起与人的相当大的冲突)”指的是鸽子持续性大量聚集在一起会引起与人的相当大的冲突，划线词意思congregation是“聚集”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Managers have used deadly tools such as poisons. However, this approach typically doesn’t have sustained results because the remaining pigeons multiply rapidly. Further, many poisons are not species-specific and may harm other urban birds. Other programs aimed at reducing nest success involve removing the eggs and replacing them with fake eggs.(管理人员使用了致命的工具，如毒药。然而，这种方法通常不会产生持久的结果，因为剩下的鸽子繁殖迅速。此外，许多毒素不是特定物种的，可能会伤害其他城市鸟类)”可知，毒药会让剩下的鸽子繁殖迅速，而且许多毒素不是特定物种的，可能会伤害其他城市鸟类，由此可知这种方法从长远来看是无效的。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Preventing conflicts ultimately relies on removing food sources for urban pigeons. For example, many urban residents feed pigeons in parks. This could be limited through public education campaigns or by carrying out feeding regulations.(防止冲突最终依赖于消除城市鸽子的食物来源。例如，许多城市居民在公园里喂鸽子。这可以通过公共教育运动或执行喂养规定加以限制)”可知，停止喂鸽子是控制鸽子数量的关键。故选C。 （2025·上海奉贤·二模）George Barris is not just an ordinary car designer; he is a visionary who transforms vehicles into custom-crafted masterpieces tailored to his clients’ wildest imaginations. Since the early 1940s, his pioneering creations have dominated both big screens and the private collections of Hollywood’s celebrities. At the age of 7, George Barris and his brother received a 1925 Buick from their parents. They made changes to it, repainted it and then sold it. This experience sparked Barris’ lifelong passion for transforming automobiles. Later, George started turning regular cars into fast racing cars. Hollywood soon recognized his talent, contracting him in 1958 to design his first custom vehicle for the film High School Confidential. Many Hollywood stars flocked to Barris, demanding one-of-a-kind vehicles. The list of clients includes John Wayne, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra and many others. Customizing cars became popular after World War II, because people sought something personal to express their individuality. Car clubs emerged, and the appetite for new vehicles grew, especially among the wealthy. The big automobile companies did not venture into this market, leaving the field open to independent operators such as George Barris and others. However, nobody could match Barris’s skill in this field. In the 1960s, Barris created the black and red Batmobile, the most distinctive car of the TV series based on the comic book. For the hit television show The Munsters, he took three Model T Fords and skillfully cut and combined them to craft the family’s unique mode of transportation, the Koach. This vehicle featured an interior that was specially designed to look like a coffin (棺材), perfectly capturing the gothic aesthetic (美学) of the show. The Koach quickly became closely associated with The Munsters, just as the Batmobile was with its own series. George Barris has been designing cars for over six decades. He is a legend in the car design business, often referred to as the “Van Gogh” of the automobile industry. At 80, his son and daughter have taken over the day-to-day operations of the business, but he still actively designs cars in his studio. 1．What first led George Barris and his brother to start working on cars? A．The ambition to design cars for Hollywood. B．The fascination with celebrity car collections. C．The passion for turning regular cars into race cars. D．The inspiration from getting a car as a childhood gift. 2．What was the primary reason for the rise of car customization after World War II? A．The rise of car clubs demanding exclusive designs B．The innovations in automotive production technology C．People’s growing appetite for distinctive self-expression D．Post-war economic recovery boosting consumer spending 3．The underlined phrase “Van Gogh” is used to indicate that George Barris was________ A．a pioneer of abstract designs B．a master of artistic innovations C．a creator of pop culture symbols D．a promoter of mainstream models 4．What is the most appropriate title for the passage? A．Custom Car Clubs: Post-War Boom in Popularity B．Hollywood’s Great Car Designer: George Barris C．George Barris: A Legend in Custom Car Innovation D．Classic Car Designs: Batmobile &Koach Highlights 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了汽车改造大师乔治·巴里斯的个人经历以及他在汽车改造行业所取得的成就。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“At the age of 7, George Barris and his brother received a 1125 Buick from their parents. They made changes to it, repainted it and then sold it. This experience sparked Barris’ lifelong passion for transforming automobiles.(7岁时，乔治·巴里斯和他的兄弟从父母那里得到了一辆1125年产的别克车。他们对它做了改动，重新粉刷，然后卖掉了。这次经历激发了巴里斯对改造汽车的毕生热情)”可知，作为童年礼物得到一辆汽车的灵感让乔治·巴里斯和他的兄弟开始研究汽车。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Customizing cars became popular after World War II, because people sought something personal to express their individuality. Car clubs emerged, and the appetite for new vehicles grew, especially among the wealthy.(第二次世界大战后，定制汽车开始流行起来，因为人们寻求一些个性化的东西来表达他们的个性。汽车俱乐部出现了，对新车的需求也在增长，尤其是在富人中)”可知，第二次世界大战后汽车定制兴起的主要原因是人们对与众不同的自我表达的胃口越来越大。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“In the 1960s, Barris created the black and red Batmobile, the most distinctive car of the TV series based on the comic book. For the hit television show The Munsters, he took three Model T Fords and skillfully cut and combined them to craft the family’s unique mode of transportation, the Koach. This vehicle featured an interior that was specially designed to look like a coffin (棺材), perfectly capturing the gothic aesthetic (美学) of the show.(在20世纪60年代，巴里斯创造了黑色和红色的蝙蝠车，这是根据漫画改编的电视剧中最具特色的汽车。在热门电视节目《明斯特一家》中，他拿了三辆T型福特，巧妙地将它们切割和组合，打造出这家人独特的交通工具——科赫。这辆车的内饰是特别设计的，看起来像一个棺材，完美地捕捉了这个节目的哥特式美学)”以及最后一段“He is a legend in the car design business, often referred to as the “Van Gogh” of the automobile industry.(他是汽车设计界的传奇人物，常被称为汽车行业的“梵高”)”可知，乔治·巴里斯一生中改造了许多汽车，有过很多汽车的创新，所以画线的短语“梵高”是用来表示乔治·巴里斯是一位艺术创新大师。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“George Barris is not just an ordinary car designer; he is a visionary who transforms vehicles into custom-crafted masterpieces tailored to his clients’ wildest imaginations.(乔治·巴里斯不仅仅是一位普通的汽车设计师；他是一个有远见的人，他把汽车改造成定制的杰作，以满足客户最疯狂的想象)”结合文章主要介绍了汽车改造大师乔治·巴里斯的个人经历以及他在汽车改造行业所取得的成就。可知，C选项“乔治·巴里斯：定制汽车创新的传奇”最符合文章标题。故选C。 （2025·上海浦东新·二模）Yoshiko Abe is about to turn 89, but that hasn’t stopped her from going to the gym every day and trying the free-of-charge makeup course at her housing complex. “It was really helpful,” she said, smiling after putting on foundation and pink lipstick, something she hadn’t done in years. Japan is the fastest-aging society in the world, where more than a quarter of its population is 65 and older, at 36 million people. In about a decade, the percentage will be 33%. The market for older people is estimated to grow to more than 100 trillion yen ($650 billion) in size this year. No wonder the young-at-heart are an expanding community for business. And that business isn’t just about cures for sicknesses and old folks’ homes. Akira Shimizu, professor of business at Keio University, says older people remain sensitive to trends, including the latest products. “They think about the clothing and makeup that express their style and identity,” he said. From luxury cruises (邮轮) and “oldies” rock concerts, companies know that older people these days remain active. “They go out with friends and on dates, and dressing up makes them feel good,” said Shimizu. Miwa Hiraku, the makeup class instructor from a famous Japanese university, says that makeup is not just good for your physical well-being but also your soul. She claims to wear makeup even at 100. “Putting on makeup works as a switch to turn on your energy at the start of your day. It’s not just about looking beautiful. It’s about living a long healthy life,” she said. Yoshihiko Hotta, 85, the only man in the class of about 30 people, didn’t try the lipstick but happily put on the hand cream and went along with all the exercise routines. While acknowledging he felt something like aching legs, he declared firmly, “I don’t think age is relevant.” 1．What can we learn about the business for the elderly in Japan? A．It shows signs of potential. B．It creates a large fortune for them. C．Its main focus is on caring for them. D．Its feature is various makeup lessons. 2．Akira Shimizu and Miwa Hiraku most likely reach an agreement on ________. A．the sensitivity to old people’s emotions B．the seniors’ preference for luxury goods C．the makeup’s uplifting effects on seniors D．the economic benefits of makeup products 3．In the last paragraph, the example of Yoshihiko Hotta suggests that he ________. A．is the only man to do exercise in the class B．strictly follows traditional gender concepts C．reluctantly links physical discomfort to age D．feels highly pressured to wear makeup in public 4．What’s the main idea of this passage? A．Seniors in Japan are well aware of group identity. B．The rise of Japan’s silver economy redefines aging. C．Experts appeal to seniors to remain mentally active. D．Makeup courses are popular with the young-at-heart in Japan. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了日本老龄化社会中，老年市场不断发展，针对老年人的商业不只是传统的医疗和养老院，还包括化妆课程、豪华邮轮、“老歌”摇滚音乐会等，而且老年人对这些很感兴趣，他们依然活跃，对潮流敏感，化妆等活动对他们的身心健康有积极作用，这重新定义了老龄化。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段“Japan is the fastest-aging society in the world, where more than a quarter of its population is 65 and older, at 36 million people. In about a decade, the percentage will be 33%. The market for older people is estimated to grow to more than 100 trillion yen ($650 billion) in size this year. No wonder the young-at-heart are an expanding community for business.( 日本是世界上老龄化速度最快的社会，超过四分之一的人口年龄在65岁及以上，达到3600万人。大约十年后，这一比例将达到33%。据估计，今年老年人市场的规模将超过100万亿日元（6500亿美元）。难怪年轻的年轻人是一个不断扩大的商业群体。)”可知，日本是老龄化最快的社会，老年人口多且比例还会上升，老年市场预计今年规模会增长到超过 100 万亿日元，说明日本的老年商业有发展潜力。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第五段中Akira Shimizu说“They go out with friends and on dates, and dressing up makes them feel good.(他们和朋友出去、约会，打扮会让他们感觉良好)”以及第六段中Miwa Hiraku说“Putting on makeup works as a switch to turn on your energy at the start of your day. It’s not just about looking beautiful. It’s about living a long healthy life.(化妆就像一个开关，在一天开始时开启你的活力。这不仅仅是为了看起来漂亮。这是为了过健康长寿的生活。)”可知，两人都提到了化妆对老年人有积极的作用，能让他们感觉良好、充满活力，所以他们最可能在化妆对老年人的振奋作用上达成一致。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“While acknowledging he felt something like aching legs, he declared firmly, “I don’t think age is relevant.( 虽然他承认自己感觉腿疼，但他坚定地表示：“我认为年龄无关紧要。”)”可知，Yoshihiko Hotta承认自己有类似腿疼的感觉，但他坚定地宣称不认为年龄与此有关，说明他不太愿意把身体的不适与年龄联系起来。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了日本老龄化社会中，老年市场不断发展，针对老年人的商业不只是传统的医疗和养老院，还包括化妆课程、豪华邮轮、“老歌”摇滚音乐会等，而且老年人对这些很感兴趣，他们依然活跃，对潮流敏感，化妆等活动对他们的身心健康有积极作用，这重新定义了老龄化。B选项“The rise of Japan’s silver economy redefines aging”（日本银发经济的崛起重新定义了老龄化）能很好地概括文章主旨。故选B项。 （2025·上海嘉定·二模）Soap bubbles (泡泡) are like little floating wonders. They’re light, delicate, and full of surprises. And, of course, they shine with beautiful colours! But if you look closely, you’ll notice something odd — bubbles show pink, green, yellow, and sometimes blue, but where are the other colours? Why don’t we see bright red, deep purple, or warm orange floating in the air? The secret behind a bubble’s colours lies in its thin film. The outer surface reflects light, and so does the inner surface. Light moves like a wave in this situation. Just like ripples (涟漪) on a pond, the light reflected from the inside travels a bit farther and may or may not match up with the light reflected from the outside. If the waves strengthen each other, the colour of that wavelength becomes visible. So far, so good — this process can create many colours. But where’s my red bubble? The light waves spreading from the bubble contain all the colours of the rainbow. However, we don’t see them separately because the soap film’s thickness often produces a mix of colours. Interestingly, the thickness that enhances red also enhances violet (紫色). But instead of seeing both, we only see pink. The violet wave ripples four times before exiting, while the red wave ripples three times. Yet, by the time they leave the bubble, they meet. Pink seems like a single colour, but it doesn’t actually exist in the rainbow — our brains create it by mixing red and violet. If the bubble’s surface becomes slightly thinner, the red and violet waves cancel each other out, leaving only green, which is a real rainbow colour. As the film gets even thinner, red and green appear together (both rippling about twice), but blue disappears, so we see yellow instead. We only see colours when the soap film is very thin — just one or two light wavelengths thick. This means there are only a few possible colour combinations, and red alone isn’t one of them. So, no red bubbles for me. It might be frustrating to hear, “That’s just how it is,” but in this case, I don’t mind. Every soap bubble follows the same rules, no matter how or where it’s made. It’s actually comforting to see the universe working in such a consistent way. Pink and green bubbles are simply nature’s design. 1．Light reflected from the outer and inner layers of a bubble interacts by ______. A．combining into stronger light B．either adding together or reducing each other C．absorbing each other to make a single colour D．passing through the bubble without changing 2．Why do we never see a perfectly red soap bubble? A．Red light always mixes with other colours. B．Red is too weak to be seen on a bubble’s surface. C．The bubble’s surface absorbs red light completely. D．The soap in the bubble prevents red light from reflecting. 3．What point does the writer make in the last paragraph? A．It’s nice that the natural world is filled with uncertainties. B．It’s good that the natural world follows clear scientific rules. C．It’s sad that we do nothing to change the colours of soap bubbles. D．It is frustrating to see the soap bubbles working in a consistent way. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Why light is so appealing. B．How soap bubbles are made. C．How light creates wonders in nature. D．Why some colours don’t appear in soap bubbles. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是肥皂泡呈现颜色的原理，以及为什么我们看不到某些颜色（如红色）的肥皂泡。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Just like ripples on a pond, the light reflected from the inside travels a bit farther and may or may not match up with the light reflected from the outside. If the waves strengthen each other, the colour of that wavelength becomes visible. (就像池塘里的涟漪一样，从内部反射出来的光线会多走一段距离，可能与从外部反射出来的光线相遇，也可能不相遇。如果这两股波浪相互增强，那么那个波长的颜色就会变得可见。)”可知，从气泡的外层和内层反射的光通过加或减相互作用。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“However, we don’t see them separately because the soap film’s thickness often produces a mix of colours. Interestingly, the thickness that enhances red also enhances violet. But instead of seeing both, we only see pink. (然而，我们不能单独看到它们，因为肥皂膜的厚度经常会产生混合的颜色。有趣的是，增强红色的厚度也增强了紫色。但我们看不到两者，只看到粉红色。)”可知，我们从来没有看到一个完美的红色肥皂泡是因为红光总是和其他颜色混在一起。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Every soap bubble follows the same rules, no matter how or where it’s made. It’s actually comforting to see the universe working in such a consistent way. Pink and green bubbles are simply nature’s design. (每个肥皂泡都遵循同样的规则，不管它是在哪里或如何制造的。实际上，看到宇宙以如此一致的方式运行是令人欣慰的。粉色和绿色泡泡是大自然的设计。)”可知，作者在最后一段提出的观点是自然界遵循明确的科学规则是件好事。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“But if you look closely, you’ll notice something odd — bubbles show pink, green, yellow, and sometimes blue, but where are the other colours? Why don’t we see bright red, deep purple, or warm orange floating in the air? (但如果你仔细观察，你会发现一些奇怪的事情——气泡显示粉红色、绿色、黄色，有时是蓝色，但其他颜色在哪里？为什么我们看不到鲜红色、深紫色或暖橙色在空中飘浮？)”可知，本文主要讲的是肥皂泡呈现颜色的原理，以及为什么我们看不到某些颜色（如红色）的肥皂泡，因此D选项“Why some colours don’t appear in soap bubbles. (为什么有些颜色不出现在肥皂泡里。)”是文章的主旨。故选D。 （2025·上海崇明·二模）Why, in a world where we technically produce enough food to feed everyone, do millions of people go to bed hungry each night? The statistics are tragic, and such a contradiction should have no place in our modern world. The UN’s second sustainability goal, “Zero Hunger,” is an ambitious plan to end hunger in the world by 2030. However, the global scale of the hunger staggers the imagination, and it’s getting worse. According to World Vision, as many as 828 million people, or 10% of the global population, are suffering from food insecurity. What are the driving forces behind this problem of hunger? Armed conflict is one. It forces people away from their homes, ruins economies and turns millions of people into refugees (难民) who become reliant on aid and luck for their daily needs. Extreme weather events also drive world hunger by destroying homes and making farmland unusable. Finally, around 30 percent of the world’s food is lost or wasted annually. Food loss occurs when food is damaged or spoiled while moving through the supply chain. Food waste happens when individuals, supermarkets or restaurants buy more food than they need and throw away the unnecessary. Despite these terrible facts, World Hunger Day isn’t just about bad news. Founded in 2011 by the Hunger Project, World Hunger Day is also about celebrating solutions that will eliminate (消除) starvation. In Africa, the Hunger Project has been working to encourage more sustainable and efficient farming methods. For example, by diversifying their crops, farmers will have healthier soil. Furthermore, since farmers need access to safe, clean water, the Hunger Project teaches people how to monitor, maintain and repair water systems. The UN World Food Programme aids farmers by helping them connect to local economies, improve production methods and reduce crop losses. And, for children and the weak, they provide special nutrient-rich foods. So what can you do to help eliminate world hunger? Aside from trying to reduce your food waste, keep educating yourself and others about the issue. Look for opportunities to feed the hungry in your own communities. Each step, each choice, and each voice can help make hunger a thing of the past. 1．By “staggers the imagination” in paragraph 2, the author means___________. A．hungry people are more imaginative B．the seriousness of hunger shocks people C．“Zero Hunger” is impossible to achieve D．the UN has predicted the scale of hunger 2．Which of the following is one of the causes of hunger according to the passage? A．Some land becomes unsuitable for farming due to extreme weather. B．The food supply chain drives people to throw away additional food. C．Wars force refugees to give up their homes and to destroy farmland. D．Some areas are unable to produce enough food for lack of labour force. 3．The UN has been dedicated to the elimination of starvation by helping_________. A．invest in local economies B．develop new seeds for farmers C．increase the variety of crops D．feed the hungry in communities 4．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．The New Face of Hunger. B．Climate Change and Food Crisis. C．The March Toward Zero Hunger. D．Hunger: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章探讨了全球饥饿问题的现状、原因及解决方案，并呼吁个人和集体行动以消除饥饿。 1．词句猜测题。根据上文“The UN’s second sustainability goal, “Zero Hunger,” is an ambitious plan to end hunger in the world by 2030. (联合国的第二项可持续发展目标“消除饥饿”是一项雄心勃勃的计划，旨在到2030年终结世界饥饿问题。)”和下文“According to World Vision, as many as 828 million people, or 10% of the global population, are suffering from food insecurity. (据世界宣明会统计，有多达8.28亿人，即全球10%的人口，正在遭受粮食不安全的困扰。)”可知，全球饥饿的规模令人震惊，而且情况还在恶化。由此可知，staggers the imagination意思是“饥饿的严重性令人震惊”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Extreme weather events also drive world hunger by destroying homes and making farmland unusable. (极端天气事件通过摧毁家园和使农田无法使用，也加剧了世界饥饿问题。)”可知，极端天气导致一些土地变得不适合耕种是饥饿的原因之一。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“In Africa, the Hunger Project has been working to encourage more sustainable and efficient farming methods. For example, by diversifying their crops, farmers will have healthier soil. Furthermore, since farmers need access to safe, clean water, the Hunger Project teaches people how to monitor, maintain and repair water systems. The UN World Food Programme aids farmers by helping them connect to local economies, improve production methods and reduce crop losses. And, for children and the weak, they provide special nutrient-rich foods. (在非洲，饥饿项目组织一直在努力推广更可持续和高效的农业方法。例如，通过作物多样化，农民可以使土壤更健康。此外，由于农民需要获得安全和清洁的用水，饥饿项目组织教人们如何监测、维护和修理水系统。联合国世界粮食计划署通过帮助农民与当地经济建立联系、改善生产方法和减少作物损失来援助他们。并且，为儿童和体弱者提供特殊的营养丰富食品。)”可知，联合国一直致力于通过帮助农民增加作物种类来消除饥饿。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。文章首先介绍了全球饥饿问题的严重性和联合国“零饥饿”的目标，然后分析了饥饿的原因，包括武装冲突、极端天气事件和食物浪费等，最后提出了解决饥饿问题的方案和每个人可以为消除饥饿所做的贡献。由此可知，本文主要讲述了全球在迈向零饥饿过程中所面临的挑战、原因和解决方案，所以选项C“迈向零饥饿的征程”最能概括文章主旨，作为标题最合适。故选C。 （2025·上海静安·二模）Every couple of weeks, Andrew Livingston, 22, stops on his way home from work for a drink — either a beer or an espresso — in a setting where he typically finds like-minded guys. His destination is the Williamsburg location of Blind Barber, where $45 haircuts are offered alongside beers and ten types of coffee prepared near the hairdressing space. Along with his drink order, Mr. Livingston pays to get a trim (修剪) while seated in one of four vintage salon chairs. “For its biggest attraction, Blind Barber is a nice spot to catch your breath,” he said. “Especially in a place like New York where guys face huge pressure, it’s important to have an environment like that, in which you can just kind of de-stress and get relaxed.” Blind Barber’s co-founder Jeff Laub said: “It’s not just about making $3 on a coffee. That coffee is supposed to get customers relaxed, start a conversation and even develop a friendship.” The cafe-barbershop is a growing trend with plenty of similar establishments blossoming in the city. Such a place moves in the direction of what women do, but in a more “guy” way. Other traditional places for guys to hang out together are bars, which are very noisy, so there’s no real potential for conversations. Strictly speaking, these establishments do not bar women, but most schedule appointments at tight intervals to accommodate short haircuts. They typically feature straight-razor shaves and brief trims. No wonder they are not the favorite of most women customers who chase fancy styles. Catering particularly to a taste-conscious group, these shops list haircut prices several times that of a traditional men’s walk-in barbershop, and the decoration has more in common with a farm-to-table restaurant than a beauty salon, except for an eye-catching display of scissors and combs. Although hairdressing and comestibles would not seem to have much in common, for a specific group, a cappuccino made from locally roasted beans is a natural accompaniment to high-end haircuts. “It’s definitely the same group of customers,” said Jeff Laub. “It’s all one piece. The same people who aro going to get a great haircut are the same people who aro keen to have the best coffee.” 1．Few female customers frequent Barber shops like Blind Barber because _______ A．they don’t serve female customers B．they serve the kind of coffee which is not women customers’ favorite C．they charge too much for simple hair cutting D．the hairstyle they mainly provide is not what most women customers prefer 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Blind Barber features haircutting and bar atmosphere. B．Blind Barber’s major advantage is that it helps reduce men’s pressure C．Blind Barber makes 3 dollars from every customer. D．Blind Barber is the only barbershop in Now York to combine haircut and coffee. 3．The underlined word “comestibles” is closest in meaning to _______ A．modern cities B．food C．gentlemen D．companions 4．Blind Barber is quite different from traditional men’s walk-in barbershops in that _______ A．it has vintage salon chairs B．it is located beside a coffee shop C．it’s decorated to look like a restaurant D．it shows haircutting tools 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种名为Blind Barber的理发店，其将理发和咖啡结合在一起吸引顾客。 1．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“They typically feature straight-razor shaves and brief trims. No wonder they are not the favorite of most women customers who chase fancy styles.(它们的特点通常是直剃刀和短修剪。难怪大多数追求花哨款式的女顾客不喜欢它们)”可知，很少有女性顾客光顾Blind Barber这样的理发店，因为他们主要提供的发型不是大多数女性顾客喜欢的。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“His destination is the Williamsburg location of Blind Barber, where $45 haircuts are offered alongside beers and ten types of coffee prepared near the hairdressing space. Along with his drink order, Mr. Livingston pays to get a trim (修剪) while seated in one of four vintage salon chairs.(他的目的地是Blind Barber在威廉斯堡的分店，那里提供45美元的理发服务，还有在美发区附近准备的啤酒和十种咖啡。除了点饮料，利文斯顿还花钱在四把老式沙龙椅上理发)”可知，A选项“Blind Barber的特色是理发和酒吧氛围”正确。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Catering particularly to a taste-conscious group, these shops list haircut prices several times that of a traditional men’s walk-in barbershop, and the decoration has more in common with a farm-to-table restaurant than a beauty salon, except for an eye-catching display of scissors and combs.(为了迎合注重品味的人群，这些理发店列出的理发价格是传统男士步入式理发店的几倍，除了引人注目的剪刀和梳子展示外，它们的装饰更像一家从农场到餐桌的餐厅，而不是美容院)”以及划线词上文“hairdressing and(美发和……)”可知，此处指理发店中美发和食物融合在一起的情况，故划线词意思是“食物”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Catering particularly to a taste-conscious group, these shops list haircut prices several times that of a traditional men’s walk-in barbershop, and the decoration has more in common with a farm-to-table restaurant than a beauty salon, except for an eye-catching display of scissors and combs.(为了迎合注重品味的人群，这些理发店列出的理发价格是传统男士步入式理发店的几倍，除了引人注目的剪刀和梳子展示外，它们的装饰更像一家从农场到餐桌的餐厅，而不是美容院)”可知，Blind Barber与传统的男士步入式理发店有很大的不同，因为它的装饰看起来像一家餐厅。故选C。 （2025·上海徐汇·二模）Geology, the study of the structure and formation of the Earth, is the baby of all the other sciences. Until comparatively recently, scholars paid little attention to rocks and rock formations. Indeed, the word geology only appeared in the English language in 1735 and took another seventy or so years to enter general usage. Geology made its first appearance in the Encyclopaedia Britannica (大英百科全书) in the 1810 edition. Despite this inclusion, the science of geology remained largely ignored until much later in the century. Nowadays the mystery of the Earth and its formation fascinates geologists across the world. However, few people know that the whole modern discipline of geology and the way we look at our world owes its inspiration to a single man with an extraordinary passion for landscape and rocks. That man was William Smith, who was born in 1769 in the small village of Churchill in the south of England. From an early age William showed a strong interest in the world about him and asked questions about the landscape that no one could properly answer. As a young boy William picked up strange-looking stones that lay in the fields around his home and felt that some of the most common patterns in these stones looked like animals found living in the sea. He asked the men of knowledge and science in the district how these stones came to find themselves here. No one, it seemed, had answers to his questions or even thought it remotely interesting to ask the questions in the first place. A chance meeting with a man called Edward Webb led to William being offered a position to work down the mines. He came to realise that different types of rock lay at different levels as he went deeper underground. This led William to suggest that older rocks lay deeper than newer rocks. Armed with his new found insight into the birth of rocks, William walked the length and breadth of Great Britain with the intention of surveying and categorising all the wonderfully different types of rocks that he found. It took William many years of frustration and hardship to draw a huge map of Great Britain by hand. The map, on display today at Burlington House in London, uses beautiful colours to show every layer of rock below in the most precise detail. Unique in its time, William’s map gave birth to every geological survey that we take for granted in the world today. 1．When did the word “geology” start to be commonly used in the English language? A．In 1735. B．In 1810. C．Around 1805. D．Around 1895. 2．What can be learned about the local scholars in William’s district? A．They were very knowledgeable about the landscape. B．They encouraged William to explore his curiosity. C．They were astonished by William’s findings. D．They lacked both knowledge and interest in rocks. 3．What significant discovery did William Smith make while working in the mines? A．Rocks were of the same type underground. B．Underground rocks were in distinct layers. C．Newer rocks lay deeper than older ones. D．The age of rocks had no relation to their depth. 4．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To describe the life and work of William Smith and his impact on modern geology. B．To explain the history of the word “geology” and its development in modern world. C．To discuss the importance of geological surveys in understanding the land we live on. D．To highlight the challenges faced by early geologists in mapping the Earth’s rocks. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了地质学的发展历程以及威廉・史密斯对现代地质学的贡献，包括他从小对岩石的兴趣、在矿井中的发现以及绘制地图等经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段 “Indeed, the word geology only appeared in the English language in 1735 and took another seventy or so years to enter general usage. (“地质学” 这个词在 1735 年出现在英语中，又过了大约 70 年才被普遍使用。)”可知，1735 年加上 70 年左右，大约是 1805 年，“地质学” 一词开始在英语中普遍使用。故选 C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段 “He asked the men of knowledge and science in the district how these stones came to find themselves here. No one, it seemed, had answers to his questions or even thought it remotely interesting to ask the questions in the first place. (他问当地有知识和懂科学的人这些石头是怎么到这里来的。似乎没有人能回答他的问题，甚至一开始就没有人觉得这些问题有丝毫有趣之处。)”可知，当地的学者既缺乏关于岩石的知识，也对岩石不感兴趣。故选 D。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段 “He came to realise that different types of rock lay at different levels as he went deeper underground. (当他深入地下时，他意识到不同类型的岩石处于不同的层次。)”可知，威廉・史密斯在矿井工作时发现地下岩石是分层的。故选 B。 4．推理判断题。文章开篇介绍了地质学的发展历史，引出威廉・史密斯，接着讲述了他从小对石头的兴趣，在矿井工作时的发现，以及他绘制英国地图的过程和艰辛，最后提到他的地图对现代地质学的影响。所以文章的目的是描述威廉・史密斯的生活、工作以及他对现代地质学的影响。故选A。 （2025·上海金山·二模）When you’re driving around the same block, keeping searching, because there’s nowhere to park your car, any suggestion that America devotes too much space to parking might seem foolish. But consider this: in a typical year, the country builds more three-car garages than one-bedroom apartments. Even the crowded cities reserve lots of street space to store private vehicles. And local laws across the country require house and apartment builders to provide off-street parking, whether residents need it. Step back to assess the result: it’s obvious that more square footage is devoted to parking each car than to housing each person. That Americans like driving is hardly news, but all the above talking isn’t finding fault with cars. The complaint is about parking — or, more to the point, about everything we have given up for it. Over the years, cities and towns have torn down grand old structures to make way for it. All those 9-foot-by-18-foot rectangles of asphalt (柏油路) haven’t only damaged the environment or these once-valued architectural styles, but also upset the crucial social goal of housing affordability. This misplaced priority has put the country in a bind. For decades, even as rents rocketed and climate change worsened, the prevalence (盛行) of parking spaces discouraged anyone from noticing their social impact. But the parking space has been eating up our living space for sure, with or without our knowledge. Here an optimist may give the excuse that some of the country’s largest cities have no choice but to renegotiate the relationship among people, cars, and parking spaces. However, parking space’s conquering the city in the 20th century was already so complete that, in the 21st, people need to recognize that the rules have to change, and that the constant promotion of parking spaces is already weakening cities and crowding out other needs. Some of the most consequential social problems are the ones hiding in plain sight, but parking isn’t even hiding. It’s just everywhere — for us to take seriously. 1．In which section can we most probably read this passage? A．Travel. B．Features. C．Front page. D．Public welfare. 2．The underlined phrase in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______. A．lead the country to trouble B．discourage residents from buying cars C．annoy the local residents D．weaken the country’s overall strength 3．What can we imply about parking space’s role in the 20th century cities? A．It failed to meet the growing parking demands. B．It completely dominated urban planning priorities. C．It was a necessary renegotiation by the city government. D．It unexpectedly brought about problems to people’s daily life. 4．What can be concluded from the passage? A．America should continue expanding parking though it is harmful. B．Cities in the 21st century should absolutely stop building more garages. C．Excessive parking space is damaging the society so it should be limited. D．Housing and other problems are not as urgent as insufficient parking space. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章指出美国为停车分配了过多空间，这不仅破坏环境和建筑风格，还影响住房可负担性，呼吁改变规则，限制停车位。 1．推理判断题。通读全文，结合第二段中“The complaint is about parking — or, more to the point, about everything we have given up for it. All those 9 foot by 18 foot rectangles of asphalt haven’t only damaged the environment or these once valued architectural styles, but also upset the crucial social goal of housing affordability.(人们所抱怨的是停车问题——更确切地说，是我们为停车所放弃的一切。所有那些9英尺乘18英尺的柏油路面停车位，不仅破坏了环境和那些曾经备受珍视的建筑风格，还扰乱了住房可负担性这一至关重要的社会目标)”可推知，文章讨论了美国停车空间过多带来的一系列社会问题，如破坏环境、影响住房等，这与公共福利相关，所以文章最有可能出现在公共福利板块。故选D项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“All those 9 foot by 18 foot rectangles of asphalt haven’t only damaged the environment or these once valued architectural styles, but also upset the crucial social goal of housing affordability. This misplaced priority has put the country in a bind.(所有那些9英尺乘18英尺的柏油路面停车位，不仅破坏了环境和那些曾经备受珍视的建筑风格，还扰乱了住房可负担性这一至关重要的社会目标。这种错误的优先事项put the country in a bind)”的“damaged”、“upset”和“misplaced priority”可推知，过多的停车位带来了诸多问题，使国家陷入麻烦。所以“put the country in a bind”意思是“让国家陷入麻烦”，与“lead the country to trouble”同义。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“However, parking space’s conquering the city in the 20th century was already so complete that, in the 21st, people need to recognize that the rules have to change, and that the constant promotion of parking spaces is already weakening cities and crowding out other needs.(然而，停车位在20世纪对城市的“占领”已然如此彻底，以至于到了21世纪，人们需要认识到相关规则必须改变，而且持续增加停车位的做法已经在削弱城市的发展，还排挤了其他方面的需求)”可推知，在20世纪，停车位完全主导了城市规划的优先事项。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段中“The complaint is about parking — or, more to the point, about everything we have given up for it. All those 9 foot by 18 foot rectangles of asphalt haven’t only damaged the environment or these once valued architectural styles, but also upset the crucial social goal of housing affordability.(人们所抱怨的是停车问题——更确切地说，是我们为停车所放弃的一切。所有那些9英尺乘18英尺的柏油路面停车位，不仅破坏了环境和那些曾经备受珍视的建筑风格，还扰乱了住房可负担性这一至关重要的社会目标)”和最后一段“However, parking space’s conquering the city in the 20th century was already so complete that, in the 21st, people need to recognize that the rules have to change, and that the constant promotion of parking spaces is already weakening cities and crowding out other needs. Some of the most consequential social problems are the ones hiding in plain sight, but parking isn’t even hiding. It’s just everywhere — for us to take seriously.(然而，停车位在20世纪对城市的“占领”已然如此彻底，以至于到了21世纪，人们需要认识到相关规则必须改变，而且持续增加停车位的做法已经在削弱城市的发展，还排挤了其他方面的需求。一些最重要的社会问题隐藏在人们的视线中，但停车甚至没有隐藏。它无处不在，值得我们认真对待)”可推知，过多的停车位正在损害社会，应该加以限制。故选C项。 （2025·上海宝山·二模）One hundred and eight years ago, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the ocean. It was the most luxurious passenger ship of its time and thought to be unsinkable. Sadly, that proved to be false and more than 1,500 of the approximately 2,200 people onboard lost their lives. One reason for the tremendous loss of life was the lack of sufficient lifeboats on the ship. The Titanic had 20 of these small boats, which were meant to be used in an emergency. The boats could carry between 40 and 65 people each. All together, they could hold only 1,178 people, far too few to save all of the passengers and crew. After the Titanic hit the iceberg, an order was given to launch the boats. Many passengers didn’t take the order seriously. Instead of responding to it, they decided to stay indoors rather than go out onto the freezing cold deck. Those passengers who took the order seriously began to get into the boats. Some of the boats were lowered into the ocean before they were full. Two of the boats floated away empty when the ship began to sink. In 1987, movie producer John Joslyn and a team dove to the site of the Titanic’s wreckage in a $20 million submersible (潜水器). They filmed for hundreds of hours. Some of the film was later used in a documentary about the Titanic. Joslyn dreamed of a place where visitors could experience much of what those on board the Titanic actually saw, touched and encountered. Joslyn wanted a “living theater” with guests as part of the experience. In 2010, his dream came true with the construction of Titanic Museum Attraction (TMA). Located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, TMA is the world’s largest permanent Titanic museum with over 400 Titanic artifacts (文物). 1．How does the writer begin this article? A．By describing a disaster that took place at sea. B．By outlining the reasons for an official inquiry. C．By discussing common types of transportation. D．By explaining how an accident was prevented. 2．What information about the small boats does the article provide? A．Their estimated cost. B．Their total capacity. C．Their maximum speed. D．Their normal weight. 3．What mistake did many people make? A．They made the wrong announcement. B．They left all of their luggage behind. C．They issued a warning much too early. D．They ignored an important command. 4．According to this article, what does the TMA contain? A．Audio recordings of interviews. B．Exhibits featuring unique sculptures. C．Objects from a sunken ship. D．A stage for musical performances. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了泰坦尼克号沉船事件及其相关历史和影响。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“One hundred and eight years ago, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the ocean. (108年前，泰坦尼克号撞上冰山，沉入海底。)”可推知，作者通过描述一场发生在海上的灾难来开始这篇文章。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The boats could carry between 40 and 65 people each. All together, they could hold only 1,178 people, far too few to save all of the passengers and crew. (这些船每艘可以载40到65人。总共只能容纳1178人，远远不足以拯救所有的乘客和船员。)”可知，文章提供了这些小船的总容量信息。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“After the Titanic hit the iceberg, an order was given to launch the boats. Many passengers didn’t take the order seriously. Instead of responding to it, they decided to stay indoors rather than go out onto the freezing cold deck. (泰坦尼克号撞上冰山后，下令放下救生艇。许多乘客没有认真对待这个命令。他们没有做出回应，而是决定待在室内，而不是走到冰冷刺骨的甲板上。)”可知，许多人犯的错误是他们忽视了一个重要的命令。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, TMA is the world’s largest permanent Titanic museum with over 40 Titanic artifacts (文物). (TMA坐落于美国田纳西州的鸽子谷，是世界上最大的永久性泰坦尼克号博物馆，馆内藏有40多件泰坦尼克号文物。)”可知，TMA包含了一艘沉船上的物品。故选C。 （2025·上海杨浦·二模）“______”, says our memory expert, Jonathan Hancock. There’s a lot to cope with when you go off to university, and the academic work is just the start. There are new friends to meet, new opportunities to choose between, new responsibilities to accept... and, for most students, a completely new city to explore. We recently drove our daughter Evie 150 miles to start life as a fresher. It was a struggle to find the car park, let alone wander through the web of hallways that led to her room. Before we left that evening, we’d taken her to the local supermarket, and we knew that she had flatmates and phone apps to get her orientated. But the scale of the challenge ahead was clear — to find her way in an unfamiliar world. The good news for Evie — and learners everywhere — is that exploring new habitats is hugely beneficial for memory. In a recent study, volunteers walked around an artificial forest environment. Then some of them took the same walk again, while others explored a different forest. And that second group performed significantly better in memory tests straight after. According to the researchers, that was because exploring the new environment stimulated their dopamine system setting up their brains for learning. So leaving home to study for a degree makes perfect sense. What’s more, young minds seem to gain most from being in strange surroundings. But we may all be able to enjoy some of the benefits, even if it’s just by stimulating our senses and challenging our thinking skills. Here are three things to try: * Go somewhere new to tackle an upcoming learning task-like memorising a speech in the library, or revising for an exam on a park bench — and take an unfamiliar route to get there. * Play video games that get you moving through new landscapes. Then see whether it improves your success with other learning tasks, like practising a dance or mastering phrases for a foreign trip. * Get lost in your imagination! To warm yourself up for learning, picture a city you know well, but imagine you’ re stranded in a part of it that you’ve never visited. Then try to visualise exactly how you’ll get out. 1．“______” in the first paragraph should be filled with ______. A．You’ll boost your brainpower if you brave the unknown B．You’ll unlock your amazing memory with the right visual aids C．You should have a consultation with a memory expert D．You can’t improve your memory without the external help 2．The writer shares the daughter’s story in the beginning to ______. A．put the readers in the center of the episode B．introduce the topic in an accessible way C．explain the complex concept through comparison D．remind people why they go to university 3．What can be inferred about the recent study? A．The researchers were not satisfied with the experiment result. B．The volunteers were chosen for their strong memory. C．Its purpose was to prove that leaving home to study makes sense. D．The conducted experiment confirmed the previous assumption. 4．What do the three recommended things have in common? A．They stimulate the senses through the visualization process. B．They require a high level of critical thinking ability. C．They involve venturing into unfamiliar places or new things. D．They emphasize the combination of learning with recreation. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了探索未知环境能显著提升脑力，新环境刺激多巴胺系统有助学习，建议通过不同路径学习、玩探索类游戏、想象脱困新城市等方式锻炼大脑。 1．推理判断题。根据空格后的“says our memory expert, Jonathan Hancock.(我们的记忆专家Jonathan Hancock说道。)”可知，此处为记忆专家所说的话，结合及第四段中的“The good news for Evie — and learners everywhere — is that exploring new habitats is hugely beneficial for memory.(对Evie——以及世界各地的学习者来说，好消息是，探索新环境对记忆能力有着巨大的益处。)”和第五段中的“According to the researchers, that was because exploring the new environment stimulated their dopamine system setting up their brains for learning.(研究人员表示，这是因为探索新环境刺激了他们的多巴胺系统，从而为学习做好了大脑的准备。)”可知，探索未知环境可以提升记忆力和学习能力，由此可知，A选项“You’ll boost your brainpower if you brave the unknown(如果你勇敢面对未知，你会增强脑力)”与研究结果吻合，符合记忆专家所说的话，符合语境。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“We recently drove our daughter Evie 150 miles to start life as a fresher. It was a struggle to find the car park, let alone wander through the web of hallways that led to her room. Before we left that evening, we’d taken her to the local supermarket, and we knew that she had flatmates and phone apps to get her orientated. But the scale of the challenge ahead was clear — to find her way in an unfamiliar world.(最近，我们驱车150英里将女儿艾薇送到大学，开始她的新生生活。找到停车场已经很困难了，更不用说穿过通向她房间的迷宫般的走廊。那天晚上我们离开前，带她去了当地的超市，并且知道她有室友和手机应用程序来帮助她适应环境。但前方的挑战显而易见——她需要在一个陌生的世界中找到自己的方向。)”可知，作者分享女儿去陌生环境，开始她的新生活，她的前方会有很多的挑战，需要在一个陌生的世界找到自己的方向，结合第四段中的“The good news for Evie — and learners everywhere — is that exploring new habitats is hugely beneficial for memory.(对Evie——以及世界各地的学习者来说，好消息是，探索新环境对记忆能力有着巨大的益处。)”可知，作者在开头通过讲述送女儿去大学的经历，引出了“探索新环境对记忆有益”的主题，这种方式通过一个贴近生活的例子让读者更容易理解主题。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“According to the researchers, that was because exploring the new environment stimulated their dopamine system setting up their brains for learning.(研究人员表示，这是因为探索新环境刺激了他们的多巴胺系统，从而为学习做好了大脑的准备。)” 可知，实验结果证实了研究人员的假设，即探索新环境能刺激多巴胺系统，从而促进学习和记忆。故选D项。 4．细节理解题。根据文章最后推荐的三件要尝试的事情“Go somewhere new to tackle an upcoming learning task-like memorising a speech in the library, or revising for an exam on a park bench — and take an unfamiliar route to get there.( 去一个陌生的地方完成即将进行的学习任务，比如在图书馆背诵演讲稿，或在公园长椅上复习考试内容，并选择一条不熟悉的路线前往那里。)”、“Play video games that get you moving through new landscapes.(玩一些让你穿越新场景的视频游戏。)”和“Get lost in your imagination!(在想象中迷失自己！)”可知，这三件事情（去陌生地方完成学习任务、玩视频游戏探索新场景、在想象中迷失于未知区域）都涉及探索未知或新事物的主题。故选C项。 （2025·上海普陀·二模）Animal Welfare in Tourism Over decades of travelling, I have come across some shocking treatment of animals clearly being exploited for our entertainment. The last time was in Morocco, when I was investigating the macaques they use as attractions in the markets. These poor monkeys were kept in terrible conditions and physically abused. Locked up during the daytime, they’d be brought out in the early evening for photo opportunities with holidaymakers. It seems likely that animal exploitation is increasing with the rise of selfie (自拍) culture, and that it’s not fully understood by much of the public — which is why we desperately need laws to prevent travel companies selling tickets to cruel attractions. Sadly though, the way things stand, it’s an absolutely pointless piece of legislation. While the last government went to the trouble of passing this act, it failed to set out a list of activities banned under it. That means thousands of holidaymakers can continue to buy tickets to attractions that treat animals cruelly this summer. But there are some simple yet powerful things we can all do to help shut down these cruel trades. For starters we need to use the pounds in our pockets as a form of protest. This summer, simply refuse to spend money on any experience that might cause suffering to animals. And blow the whistle hard on any cruelty you come across. You can report incidents of animal cruelty at tourist attractions anywhere in the world to animal welfare organizations, who will use it to create a file of evidence to put pressure on the new government to make sure animals are not pushed aside. Your evidence is vital. It’s time to do better and make sure we choose well when it comes to satisfying our inborn urge to experience the animals we share our planet with. We should have respect for all life and want to treasure it. No five-minute thrill or subsequent social media post we get from an animal encounter is worth a lifetime of misery for them. We need to remember, their lives are as important as ours. 1．According to the passage, which of the following is true about the macaques in Morocco? A．They were part of a wildlife conservation project. B．They were free to move around during the daytime. C．They were taken care of by animal welfare organizations. D．They were caged in the day and used for photos in the evening. 2．Why does the author consider the current law against animal cruelty ineffective? A．It lacks a clear list of banned practices. B．It was rejected by the previous government. C．It only applies to domestic animal abuse. D．It is not supported by the travel companies. 3．What can be inferred about the author’s opinion on “selfie culture”? A．It helps promote animal welfare through social media. B．It contributes to the rise of animal exploitation. C．It encourages tourists to be more environmentally aware. D．It reflects human indifference to animal suffering. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To describe a shocking tourist experience in Morocco. B．To expose animal cruelty in tourism and call for action. C．To analyze the reasons for the increase in animal exploitation. D．To introduce the current laws about animal welfare in tourism. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章揭露了旅游业中动物遭受虐待的现象，指出当前法律的不足，呼吁人们采取行动保护动物，尊重生命。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The last time was in Morocco, when I was investigating the macaques they use as attractions in the markets. These poor monkeys were kept in terrible conditions and physically abused. Locked up during the daytime, they’d be brought out in the early evening for photo opportunities with holidaymakers. (上一次是在摩洛哥，当时我正在调查他们在市场上用来吸引人的猕猴。这些可怜的猴子被关在恶劣的环境中，受到身体虐待。它们白天被关起来，傍晚时分被带出来和度假者合影)”可知，摩洛哥的猕猴白天被关在笼子里，晚上被用于拍照，所以D项“They were caged in the day and used for photos in the evening.(白天把它们关在笼子里，晚上用来拍照)”是正确表述。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段中“While the last government went to the trouble of passing this act, it failed to set out a list of activities banned under it. That means thousands of holidaymakers can continue to buy tickets to attractions that treat animals cruelly this summer. (虽然上届政府费心通过了这项法案，但它没有列出根据该法案禁止的活动清单。这意味着成千上万的度假者今年夏天可以继续购买那些残忍对待动物的景点的门票)”可知，作者认为当前反虐待动物的法律无效是因为它缺乏明确的禁止行为清单。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第一段中“It seems likely that animal exploitation is increasing with the rise of selfie culture (随着自拍文化的兴起，动物被剥削的现象似乎在增加)”可知，作者认为自拍文化导致了动物被剥削现象的增加。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Over decades of travelling, I have come across some shocking treatment of animals clearly being exploited for our entertainment. (在几十年的旅行中，我遇到了一些令人震惊的动物待遇，它们显然是为了供我们娱乐而被剥削)”、第二段中“But there are some simple yet powerful things we can all do to help shut down these cruel trades. (但我们都可以做一些简单而有力的事情来帮助取缔这些残忍的交易)”和最后一段中“It’s time to do better and make sure we choose well when it comes to satisfying our inborn urge to experience the animals we share our planet with.(是时候做得更好了，当涉及到满足我们天生的渴望去体验与我们共享地球的动物时，确保我们做出正确的选择)”可知，文章先揭露了旅游业中动物被虐待的现象，然后呼吁人们采取行动。所以文章的主要目的是揭露旅游业中的动物虐待现象并呼吁采取行动。故选B项。 （2025·上海青浦·二模）On a sunny Sunday morning, I went to my first ballet class. But I didn’t do any dancing. This was Class on Stage, a rare opportunity to watch dancers warm up during their daily 75-minute class. I went in knowing that I would be impressed by the physicality of it. Top athletes aren’t born; they’re made. Forty-five minutes into the class, the dancers didn’t even look tired. While watching dancers quietly plie (下蹲屈膝) with complete control was calming, watching the floor exercises that came next was anything but. The sequences were short but became increasingly complicated, so I stopped paying attention to the directions I couldn’t follow, and simply allowed myself to observe the remarkable results. At the end of the class, I applauded and watched the dancers leave the stage. They had already accomplished so much with their day, and I was left in complete awe, not just of my inadequacy, but also of their effort. As I headed home I tried to think of the last time I worked as hard as those dancers at anything in my own life. So much has been made easier by technology: I can listen to any song I want, whenever I want. I can have pretty much anything delivered. I can stay in touch with friends without making the time to see them. But instead of taking shortcuts, maybe I should look for challenges. Because once you start doing hard things, they become easier, and then you know you can do them. With the determination and discipline of ballet dancers still fresh in my mind, I commit to doing some hard things: I get back in the habit of practicing a language I’ve been trying to learn. I lift heavier weights. I take the stairs. I write the essay. Nothing demands as much of me as what ballet demands of those dancers every day. They inspire me. So, I guess what I’m trying to say is that sometimes a fitness class can change your life, even if you’re not the one taking it. 1．According to the passage, which of the following statements about the ballet class is TRUE? A．The writer learned a lot of ballet moves. B．The floor exercises calmed the writer down. C．Despite the physicality, the dancers didn’t look tired. D．The dancers did their warm-up for 45 minutes that day. 2．At the end of the class, how did the writer feel? A．She felt impressed by the dancers’ efforts. B．She felt ashamed of her lack of willpower. C．She felt confident of overcoming life’s challenges. D．She felt regretful about not trying hard enough at ballet. 3．By mentioning the technology that has made life easier, the writer means that ________. A．modern technology is to blame for people’s taking shortcuts B．technology can help people work better and more efficiently C．people should avoid using technology to enjoy the simplicity of life D．technology offers us shortcuts, which prevents us from seeking challenges 4．What has the writer learned from her first ballet lesson? A．We need to push ourselves forward by looking for challenges. B．Hard things are worth trying as long as you enjoy doing them. C．Fitness classes can make people physically and mentally strong. D．Watching others practice ballet is a good way to improve ourselves. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者通过观察专业芭蕾舞者的日常训练课，被他们的自律和努力所震撼，从而反思自己生活中缺乏挑战精神，并决心在生活中设立更多需要毅力的目标。最终传递出刻苦训练等促进个人成长的主题。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Forty-five minutes into the class, the dancers didn’t even look tired. While watching dancers quietly plie (下蹲屈膝) with complete control was calming, watching the floor exercises that came next was anything but.( 上课45分钟后，舞者们一点也不觉得累。看着舞者安静地完全控制自己的俯卧撑让人感到平静，但看着接下来的自由体操却一点也不平静。)”可知，尽管训练强度大，但舞者们看起来并不疲惫。ABD选项均与原文实意不符。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“They had already accomplished so much with their day, and I was left in complete awe, not just of my inadequacy, but also of their effort.( 他们在一天中已经完成了这么多的工作，我对自己的不足和他们的努力充满了敬畏。)” 可推知，作者对舞者们的努力印象深刻。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“As I headed home I tried to think of the last time I worked as hard as those dancers at anything in my own life. So much has been made easier by technology: I can listen to any song I want, whenever I want. I can have pretty much anything delivered. I can stay in touch with friends without making the time to see them. But instead of taking shortcuts, maybe I should look for challenges. Because once you start doing hard things, they become easier, and then you know you can do them.( 在回家的路上，我试着回想我生命中最后一次像那些舞者一样努力工作是什么时候。科技让很多事情变得更容易：我可以随时听任何我想听的歌。我几乎什么都可以送货上门。我可以和朋友保持联系，而不用抽出时间去见他们。但与其走捷径，也许我应该寻找挑战。因为一旦你开始做困难的事情，它们就会变得更容易，然后你就知道你可以做到。)”可知，提到技术让生活变得更容易，如能随时听想听的歌、能让东西送货上门、不用见面就能和朋友保持联系等，接着作者说 “但也许我应该寻找挑战，而不是走捷径”，这表明技术提供了捷径，阻止人们去寻求挑战。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“Nothing demands as much of me as what ballet demands of those dancers every day. They inspire me. So, I guess what I’m trying to say is that sometimes a fitness class can change your life, even if you’re not the one taking it.( 没有什么比芭蕾每天对那些舞者的要求更高了。他们激励着我。所以，我想我想说的是，有时候健身课可以改变你的生活，即使你不是那个上健身课的人。)”可知，文章主要讲述作者观看芭蕾舞课，看到舞者的努力，意识到自己生活中因技术走了很多捷径，从而决定寻找挑战，像芭蕾舞舞者一样努力，由此可推知，作者从她的第一堂芭蕾舞课中学到了“我们需要通过寻找挑战来推动自己前进。”这个道理。故选A项。 （2025·上海松江·二模）For 24-year-old Zaire Perry in Texas, making a humble Chinese egg dish she had never heard of a few months ago was the beginning of an unexpected friendship. It began when Perry came across jidan geng, or steamed egg custard, on a popular China-based social platform. Many Americans who came to the platform are inspired to make an attempt at Chinese recipes. Then steamed egg custard, a salty dish not commonly found in Chinese restaurants in U.S., became extremely popular.   Perry was itching to start steaming eggs but was at a loss with the many recipes floating around, until she connected with Hu Xiaoman, a 35-year-old mother in central China. Hu shared her family’s recipe and then applauded Perry’s first attempt as a huge success: silky but firm custard covered with a thin layer of sauce, topped off with spring onions. Hu called Perry “a cooking genius.” Steamed egg custard, involves just eggs, water and salt — simple at first glance, but even Chinese cooks who try it for the first time often fail to get the water-egg proportion right and either overcook or undercook the eggs. Many other Chinese users also clicked their approval on Perry’s post and on the steamed-egg experiments of other Americans. For Hu and Perry, steamed eggs were just the start. Separated by a 14-hour time difference and a language barrier, the two started sharing cooking tips. Hu said she was surprised to learn from Perry’s recipes that a lot of American dishes are served warm. “My impression of American foods was that they are mostly cold, such as bread slices or salads. Her food made me feel warm, the warmth of family.” From Texas, Perry said, “Food is something that can go beyond language or cultural barriers. I don’t even speak Chinese and she speaks very little English, and yet we’re bonding over recipes.” With the help of recent translation feature on the platform, Hu and Perry have gone on to share experiences and photos of their daily lives, mirroring the upgrade of friendly interactions between Americans and Chinese people. As many netizens have recognized, the platform’s focus on cultural content such as lifestyle and traveling does contribute to the change. 1．The word “itching” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by “________”. A．eager B．hesitant C．grateful D．uncomfortable 2．What can we learn about steamed egg custard? A．Chinese restaurants in U.S. help make it popular. B．Beginners are likely to undercook or overcook it. C．The simple recipe makes the dish learner-friendly. D．The right water-egg proportion is mastered by few. 3．What can be concluded from the passage? A．Hu and Perry shared cooking tips and photographic skills. B．Hu encouraged Perry to become a cook in a Chinese restaurant. C．Perry helped to resolve Hu’s misunderstanding of American dishes. D．Perry’s post of eggs aroused other Americans’ interest in Chinese dishes. 4．The passage is intended to convey the message that ______. A．a recipe in need is a recipe indeed B．steamed eggs can be a cultural symbol in China C．cuisine is an entrance into friendship and cultural exchange D．social media should be widely used to overcome language barriers 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了24岁的扎伊尔·佩里尝试制作中国的蒸蛋羹，并且和中国居民胡小曼建立了友谊，两人交换了彼此的美食文化，加深了文化交流。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段“For 24-year-old Zaire Perry in Texas, making a humble Chinese egg dish she had never heard of a few months ago was the beginning of an unexpected friendship. It began when Perry came across jidan geng, or steamed egg custard, on a popular China-based social platform. Many Americans who came to the platform are inspired to make an attempt at Chinese recipes.(对于德克萨斯州24岁的扎伊尔·佩里来说，几个月前做了一道她从未听说过的不起眼的中国鸡蛋，这是一段意想不到的友谊的开始。这一切始于佩里在一个流行的中国社交平台上看到鸡蛋羹。许多来到这个平台的美国人都受到了启发，开始尝试中国食谱)”可知，佩里在社交媒体上看到了鸡蛋羹，因此渴望尝试制作鸡蛋羹。故划线词意思是“渴望的”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Steamed egg custard, involves just eggs, water and salt — simple at first glance, but even Chinese cooks who try it for the first time often fail to get the water-egg proportion right and either overcook or undercook the eggs.(蒸蛋羹只需要鸡蛋、水和盐——乍一看很简单，但即使是第一次尝试的中国厨师也经常不能把握好水和鸡蛋的比例，要么煮得太熟，要么煮得不熟)”可知，初学者很可能煮得不够熟或煮得太熟。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Hu said she was surprised to learn from Perry’s recipes that a lot of American dishes are served warm. “My impression of American foods was that they are mostly cold, such as bread slices or salads. Her food made me feel warm, the warmth of family.”(胡说，她很惊讶地从佩里的食谱中得知，很多美国菜都是热的。“我对美国食物的印象大多是冷的，比如面包片或沙拉。她的食物让我感到温暖，家的温暖。”)”可知，佩里帮助解决了胡对美国菜的误解。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“With the help of recent translation feature on the platform, Hu and Perry have gone on to share experiences and photos of their daily lives, mirroring the upgrade of friendly interactions between Americans and Chinese people. As many netizens have recognized, the platform’s focus on cultural content such as lifestyle and traveling does contribute to the change.(在该平台最近的翻译功能的帮助下，胡和佩里继续分享他们的经验和日常生活的照片，反映了中美两国人民之间友好互动的升级。正如许多网民所认识到的那样，该平台对生活方式和旅游等文化内容的关注确实促成了这种变化)”以及文章主要介绍了24岁的扎伊尔·佩里尝试制作中国的蒸蛋羹，并且和中国居民胡小曼建立了友谊，两人交换了彼此的美食文化，加深了文化交流。可知，这篇文章的目的是传达美食是友谊和文化交流的入口。故选C。 （2025·上海黄浦·二模）Young Americans, fed up with U. S. social media and its fake praise and obvious abuse, are turning to a Chinese app-BlueBook. In China, anyone looking for a restaurant review, a how-to guide or a trip route is likely to fire up the app. But U. S. teens and 20-somethings are downloading it to get in on a new beauty trend. Users holding a sign with the Chinese characters “tingquan,” meaning “listening to advice,” invite others to weigh in on how to improve their appearance. Commenters can write in tips, but they also post images of hairdos or fashions. Sometimes they even edit advice seekers’ photos to show how they will look with the improved styles. In China, people are more straightforward, sometimes even cruelly honest, but they mean well. Yet people on U. S. social media can be excessively complimentary. That’s why young users who want real talk about their appearance and personal style are now looking elsewhere. Z. J. Rubin, a 16-year-old high-school student from Pittsburgh, said his interest in Chinese culture has stimulated him to try different Chinese social-media app. Rubin joined the # tingquan campaign in February after seeing other users do it. He said he was touched by the kindness of the strangers who encouraged him to be more confident and told him to sleep more, as they thought he looked tired. Zaria MaBon, a 22-year-old public-health student in Atlanta, discovered BlueBook three years ago, when a friend told her that it was “like Instagram, only better.” MaBon is Black, so when she asked for styling tips, she prepared herself for “racist abuse and body shaming.” On BlueBook, however, she received “straightforward but helpful” feedback. “It was the first place where I didn’t get nasty comments,” MaBon said. 1．Unlike Chinese youngsters, young Americans are turning to BlueBook to ______. A．get feedback on their looks. B．share their own beauty tips with others. C．look for step-by-step guides on hairdos. D．complain about fake praise and obvious abuse. 2．By “people on U. S. social media can be excessively complimentary”, the writer implies that people on U. S. social media ______. A．are honest with their opinions. B．don’t care about others’ viewpoints. C．are unwilling to express their views. D．don’t often give objective comments. 3．Both Rubin and Mabon think that BlueBook is a(n)______ community. A．diverse. B．fashion. C．international. D．supportive. 4．Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A．Tingquan Campaign at home and abroad. B．A Chinese app is giving Americans advice. C．Kind and honest strangers on social media. D．Young Americans seek how-to guides in China. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了美国年轻人因厌倦了本国社交媒体上的虚假赞扬和明显的谩骂，转而使用中国应用程序 BlueBook，来获取关于外貌和个人风格的真实建议，并介绍了一些美国用户使用 BlueBook 的经历和感受。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“But U. S. teens and 20-somethings are downloading it to get in on a new beauty trend. Users holding a sign with the Chinese characters “tingquan,” meaning “listening to advice,” invite others to weigh in on how to improve their appearance.(但美国的青少年和 20 多岁的年轻人正在下载它，以赶上一种新的美容潮流。用户们举着写有“听劝”汉字的牌子，邀请他人就如何改善自己的外貌发表意见)” 可知，美国年轻人使用 BlueBook 是为了得到关于他们外貌的反馈。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“In China, people are more straightforward, sometimes even cruelly honest, but they mean well. Yet people on U.S. social media can be excessively complimentary. That’s why young users who want real talk about their appearance and personal style are now looking elsewhere.(在中国，人们更直接，有时甚至是残酷的诚实，但他们是出于好意。然而，美国社交媒体上的人可能会过度赞扬。这就是为什么想要真正谈论自己外貌和个人风格的年轻用户现在正在寻找其他地方)” 可推知，美国社交媒体上的人不常给出客观的评论。故选 D。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“He said he was touched by the kindness of the strangers who encouraged him to be more confident and told him to sleep more, as they thought he looked tired.(他说，他被陌生人的善意所感动，他们鼓励他要更自信，并告诉他多睡觉，因为他们觉得他看起来很累)” 以及第五段 “On BlueBook, however, she received “straightforward but helpful” feedback. “It was the first place where I didn’t get nasty comments,” MaBon said.(然而，在 BlueBook 上，她收到了“直接但有帮助”的反馈。马邦说：“这是我第一个没有收到恶意评论的地方”)” 可推知，Rubin 和 MaBon 都认为 BlueBook 是一个给予支持的社区。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。短文主要讲述了美国年轻人因厌倦了本国社交媒体上的虚假赞扬和明显的谩骂，转而使用中国应用程序 BlueBook，来获取关于外貌和个人风格的真实建议，并介绍了一些美国用户使用 BlueBook 的经历和感受。所以短文的最佳标题为“一个中国应用程序正在给美国人提供建议”。故选B。 （2025·上海长宁·二模）What would your answer be if I were to ask you what you wanted from life? Would it be money, power, a loving family, close friends, a great job or something else? Author Gretchen Rubin asked herself that question one day while sitting in traffic on a bus. After giving it some thought, she realized that, overall, she wanted to be happy. If happiness was to be her goal, Rubin realized, “The days are long, but the years are short. Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.” This conclusion began a 12-month commitment to discover what would add more happiness to her life. The pursuit resulted in Rubin’s New York Times best-selling book The Happiness Project. According to some of the reviews, this is more than a typical self-help book. One Amazon review reads, “This is the rare book that will make you both smile and think — often on the same page.” It’s full of humor, insight and actual examples from Rubin’s year-long experiment. In an effort to reach her goal, she tested numerous theories on happiness. Going through philosophy, science, popular culture and more, the writer chose specific habits to examine and try to integrate into her lifestyle. Rubin’s book is divided into 12 chapters, each highlighting a different month and specific area of focus. In chapters one through 11, each new focus or category includes three or four things to work on. For example, the first chapter begins with January and the importance of getting more physical and mental energy. The corresponding goals consist of getting better sleep and exercising more. Later chapters discuss topics such as the importance of making time for friends, play, your passions and more. Chapter 12 concentrates on pulling everything together and adopting all the new habits. At the end of her 12-month journey, Rubin concluded that small, daily changes had, in fact, resulted in a deeper sense of happiness. In this new year, instead of making new resolutions that you’ll probably abandon by February, why not give Rubin’s Happiness Project a try? It is likely that you will then see an increase in your own happiness in 2025 and the happiness you bring to others around you. 1．____ made Gretchen Rubin start her 12-month commitment to studying how to achieve happiness. A．Sitting in traffic on a bus B．Reading a self-help book C．Noticing her overlooking crucial matters D．Wanting to write a best-selling book 2．Which of the following is a feature of The Happiness Project? A．It is organized by monthly challenges. B．It is written in a quite serious way. C．It provides detailed experimental data. D．It offers fun and wise real-life examples. 3．According to The Happiness Project, ____ contributes to greater physical and mental energy. A．enhancing rest and activity B．adopting a strict habit tracker C．scheduling weekly social hours D．pursuing creative outlets daily 4．The main purpose of the passage is to ____. A．describe the author’s personal journey of self-discovery B．inspire readers to seek happiness as the book suggests C．explain the importance of setting goals in life D．promote sales of a particular self-help book 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍Gretchen Rubin的著作《The Happiness Project》及其核心理念。该书评从创作背景，书籍特点，具体内容方面进行了介绍，同时在末尾段落呼吁读者尝试书中方法。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“If happiness was to be her goal, Rubin realized, ‘The days are long, but the years are short. Time is passing, and I’m not focusing enough on the things that really matter.’ This conclusion began a 12-month commitment to discover what would add more happiness to her life. (如果幸福是她的目标的话，Rubin意识到，“日子漫长，但岁月短暂。时光在流逝，而我却没有足够专注于那些真正重要的事情。”这一结论促使她开始了为期 12 个月的探索之旅，旨在探寻哪些事物能够为她的生活增添更多的幸福感。)”可知，Rubin意识到自己未足够关注重要事物，这促使她开始12个月的幸福研究。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容“According to some of the reviews, this is more than a typical self-help book. One Amazon review reads, ‘This is the rare book that will make you both smile and think — often on the same page.’ It’s full of humor, insight and actual examples from Rubin’s year-long experiment. (根据一些书评，这不仅仅是一本普通的自助类书籍。亚马逊上有一条书评写道：“这是一本罕见的书籍，它会让你既会心一笑，又能引发深思——常常是在同一页面上。”这本书充满了幽默、深刻的见解以及鲁宾历时一年的实验中的实际事例。)”可知，书中“充满幽默、见解和真实例子”，且评论称其“让人同时微笑和思考”。因此可知，这本书的特点是它提供了有趣且富有智慧的真实生活实例。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段内容“For example, the first chapter begins with January and the importance of getting more physical and mental energy. The corresponding goals consist of getting better sleep and exercising more. (例如，第一章从一月开始，讲述了获取更多身心活力的重要性。相应的目标包括改善睡眠和增加锻炼。)”可知，获得更多的身心活力可以借助于改善睡眠和增加锻炼，即，增强休息与活动有助于提升身心活力。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章末尾段内容“In this new year, instead of making new resolutions that you’ll probably abandon by February, why not give Rubin’s Happiness Project a try? It is likely that you will then see an increase in your own happiness in 2025 and the happiness you bring to others around you. (在新的一年里，与其立下那些大概到二月就会放弃的新年决心，为何不试试鲁宾的“幸福计划”呢？这样，您很可能会在 2025 年感受到自身幸福的提升，也会给身边的人带来更多快乐。)”可知，作者在最后一段建议读者尝试书中方法，由此推知，其核心目的是激励读者实践书中的幸福追求方式。故选B项。 难度分布 较易 适中 较难 12.5 81.25 6.25 试卷第38页，共38页 试卷第37页，共38页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$