专题03 阅读理解（记叙文+议论文+新闻报道）（新高考通用）-【好题汇编】2025年高考英语二模试题分类汇编

专题03 阅读理解（记叙文+议论文+新闻报道） 编者按：2025年新高考地区二模试题分类整理，深度解析，排版整齐。 （一） （2025·河北石家庄·二模） Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks. It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League. Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game. Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.” To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program. Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.” 1．Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program? A．His son asked him to support the game. B．The kids’ league faced declining participation. C．He wanted to promote his own law firm. D．He hoped to popularize a hockey organization. 2．What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Learned the rules. B．Got injured. C．Attracted donations. D．Became interested. 3．How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program? A．By organizing charity matches. B．By collecting and selling used items. C．By charging participation fees. D．By raising money from the community. 4．What can we learn about the program’s impact? A．It reduced screen time for children. B．It increased waste sent to landfills. C．It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D．It created jobs for the local residents. 【答案】 1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了多伦多律师Andrew Suboch通过赞助儿童曲棍球项目Baby Peanut并创新回收筹款方式，既推广了加拿大国球运动，又减少了儿童屏幕时间的故事。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。 根据文章第三段中When the number of players...began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch...volunteered to step in(2014年当儿童联赛参与人数开始下降时，Suboch先生自愿介入)”可知，赞助直接原因是儿童联赛参与率下降。故选B。 【2 题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第四段中““They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen.(他说：“他们被教导要在非接触环境中捕捉，投掷，传球和投球。”“你让他们四处奔跑。让他们离开屏幕”)”可知，教孩子们打球，四处跑，孩子们应该是很感兴趣，由此可推知，caught on指孩子们对运动产生了兴趣。故选D。 【3 题详解】 细节理解题。 根据文章第五段中“He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program.(他开始搜索自己的附近，寻找二手电器，金属和电子产品，例如计算机和手机。他对材料进行了分类，并将其卖给了当地的回收中心。他说：“消息已经出来了，所以人们现在会给我他们二手的电子和金属东西。”回收工作每年筹集约20,000美元，涵盖了曲棍网兜球计划的成本。)”可知，资金来源于回收物品。故选B。 【4 题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“we’ve got kids who are not in front of a screen(孩子们不再盯着屏幕)”可知，项目显著减少了儿童屏幕时间。故选A。 （二） （2025·河南·二模） Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, a group of researchers work with novel artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop what they call the “new virtual worlds” of music. Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf are among more than 30 doctoral students working with Dr. Mathieu Barthet, a senior lecturer in Digital Media, to explore computational creativity and generative AI. Together, they have set up a futuristic studio where music meets cutting-edge tech. “It’s like extended reality, XR, a way of extending the physical reality that we live in,” Graf said while showcasing “Netz”, his virtual instrument. Andrea plays the “HITar”, an advanced guitar with AI sensors, which reads his movements to make drum and combined sounds. While the presence of AI in music-making can be traced back to the 1950s, recent groundbreaking advances in generative AI, with robots now making music as digital pop stars, have divided opinions in the industry. Made popular by the ChatGPT language system, generative AI is able to create content including original sounds, lyrics or entire songs on its own. UK alternative rock singer-songwriter Yungblud believes AI could help his music go “to another direction”. Other musicians worry that the technology could go too far. “I feel if you need AI to help write a song, especially when it’s for a likeness, that’s not cool,” Amy Love from the band Nova Twins said, adding that using dead artists’ voices is “not on”. “Unlawful development is what would put the sort of the opportunities of generative AI at risk,” said Abbas Lightwalla, director of global legal policy at an organization. But regulation of generative AI is only in its early stages. “I think AI can have its place in the music production chain, again if it’s guided in the right way and if we ensure that the musicians keep a certain amount of control, and performers as well,” said Dr. Barthet, “and there might be situations where AI-generated music works for new things that have not even emerged yet in new virtual worlds.” 1．What do Andrea and Max try to achieve? A．To improve AI’s creativity. B．To run a studio aided by AI. C．To employ AI to make music. D．To develop XR with the aid of AI. 2．What is Yungblud’s attitude to AI’s role in music? A．Critical. B．Tolerant. C．Uncertain. D．Supportive. 3．What can be inferred about AI according to Dr. Barthet? A．AI is likely to be out of control. B．AI can have a very bright future. C．AI can build an ideal virtual world. D．AI is in great danger of disappearance. 4．Which can best serve as the title for the text? A．AI Comes: Legal or Illegal for Music? B．AI Comes: Blow or New Era for Music? C．AI Comes: Success or Failure of Technology? D．AI Comes: Chance or Challenge of Business? 【答案】 1．C 2．D 3．B 4．B 【解析】 【导语】本文是新闻报道。报道了伦敦玛丽女王大学（Queen Mary University of London）的研究活动，研究团队和多名博士生正利用人工智能（AI）工具开发音乐的“全新虚拟世界”。 【1 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, a group of researchers work with novel artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop what they call the “new virtual worlds” of music. Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf are among more than 30 doctoral students working with Dr. Mathieu Barthet, a senior lecturer in Digital Media, to explore computational creativity and generative AI.(在伦敦玛丽女王大学的一间录音室里，一组研究人员正在使用新型人工智能（AI）工具开发他们所谓的音乐“新虚拟世界”。Andrea Martonelli和Max Graf等30多名博士生与数字媒体高级讲师Mathieu Barthet博士合作，探索计算创造力和生成式人工智能)”可知，Andrea和Max想要利用人工智能制作音乐。故选C项。 【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“UK alternative rock singer-songwriter Yungblud believes AI could help his music go “to another direction”. Other musicians worry that the technology could go too far. (英国另类摇滚歌手兼词曲作者Yungblud认为，人工智能可以帮助他的音乐走向“另一个方向”。其他音乐家担心这项技术可能会走得太远。)”可知，Yungblud认为，人工智能可以帮助他的音乐走向“另一个方向”，所以是支持的态度。故选D项。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““I think AI can have its place in the music production chain, again if it’s guided in the right way and if we ensure that the musicians keep a certain amount of control, and performers as well,” said Dr. Barthet, “and there might be situations where AI-generated music works for new things that have not even emerged yet in new virtual worlds.”(Barthet博士说：“我认为人工智能可以在音乐制作链中占有一席之地，如果它以正确的方式引导，如果我们确保音乐家和表演者保持一定的控制权，那么人工智能生成的音乐可能会适用于新的虚拟世界中尚未出现的新事物。”)”可知，根据Barthet博士的话，可推知人工智能可以有一个非常光明的未来。故选B项。 【4 题详解】 主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“Made popular by the ChatGPT language system, generative AI is able to create content including original sounds, lyrics or entire songs on its own. UK alternative rock singer-songwriter Yungblud believes AI could help his music go “to another direction”. Other musicians worry that the technology could go too far. “I feel if you need AI to help write a song, especially when it’s for a likeness, that’s not cool,” Amy Love from the band Nova Twins said, adding that using dead artists’ voices is “not on”.(由于ChatGPT语言系统的普及，生成式人工智能能够自己创作包括原创声音、歌词或整首歌曲在内的内容。英国另类摇滚歌手兼词曲作者Yungblud认为，人工智能可以帮助他的音乐走向“另一个方向”。其他音乐家担心这项技术可能会走得太远。Nova Twins乐队的Amy Love说：“我觉得如果你需要人工智能来帮你写歌，尤其是为了模仿别人，那就太不酷了。”她还补充说，使用已故艺术家的声音是“不合适的”)”以及纵观全文可知，全文围绕AI对音乐的双重影响展开，既有支持（如Yungblud）也有担忧（如法律问题），所以B项“人工智能的到来：打击还是音乐的新时代？”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。 （三） （2025·河南·二模） My father’s thrift (节俭) philosophy shaped my youth. Unlike peers receiving pocket money, I never got a penny — not from cruelty, but to build self-reliance. Each morning, he’d note, “Mrs. Wilson needs her garden weeded; Mr. Carter requires help sorting bottles.” I earned coins through seasonal work in the neighborhood: sweeping leaves, shoveling snow and babysitting. Savings filled the tin under my bed, its weight showing my growing pride. Though he occasionally borrowed for emergencies (a flat tire or a medical bill), repayment was exact and timely. When I lost two months’ earnings in a failed lemonade business, his only words were, “Live and learn.” At twelve, I considered this cruel; at thirty, I value its wisdom — true lessons grow through doing. Modern thrift education focuses on saving, but ignores its key point: earning. Father believed “earned coins teach value; given coins generate greed” — a truth wealthy families overlook while advocating thrift. By delivering papers at dawn and mowing lawns at dusk, I learned that true thrift is a triad (三位一体) — earn through labor, save with intention, spend with care. This trio, unteachable in classrooms, roots in blistered (满是水泡的) hands and difficult situations. Locally, supermarkets throws outdated bread (still eatable) as shelters beg for donations. Witnessing global contrasts inspires my resolve: 1.3 billion tons of food go bad annually — enough to feed all the hungry — while 800 million starve. This phenomenon fuels my Food Rescue project — redirecting bakery remains to food banks and training youth to reuse deserted furniture for schools. Through such acts, thrift becomes social justice. As Father said, “Earning teaches respect for resources.” In our wasteful era, thrift transforms from personal discipline to collective duty. 1．Why did the author work for neighbors during his youth? A．To raise fund for his project. B．To help neighbors in need. C．To meet his father’s principle. D．To solve weight problems. 2．What does the author now think about his father’s words “Live and learn”? A．A plus. B．A burden. C．A dilemma. D．A cruelty. 3．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The role of true thrift. B．The examples of true thrift. C．The core of true thrift. D．The challenges of true thrift. 4．Why does the author mention the global food waste data? A．To evaluate modern school systems. B．To stress thrift’s application in society. C．To urge stricter laws against food waste. D．To compare different consumption habits. 【答案】 1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者父亲的节俭哲学对其成长的影响，阐述了真正节俭的核心，并通过全球食物浪费现象说明节俭可成为社会正义。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“My father’s thrift (节俭) philosophy shaped my youth. Unlike peers receiving pocket money, I never got a penny — not from cruelty, but to build self-reliance. Each morning, he’d note, “Mrs. Wilson needs her garden weeded; Mr. Carter requires help sorting bottles.” I earned coins through seasonal work in the neighborhood: sweeping leaves, shoveling snow and babysitting.(我父亲的节俭哲学塑造了我的青春。与那些拿到零花钱的同龄人不同，我一分钱都没拿到过——这并非出于他的残忍，而是为了培养我的自立能力。每天早上，他都会说：‘威尔逊夫人需要有人给她的花园除草；卡特先生需要有人帮忙分拣瓶子。’我通过在社区里做季节性的工作来赚取硬币：扫落叶、铲雪和照看孩子)”可知，作者在年轻时为邻居工作是为了遵循父亲培养他自立的原则。故选C项。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“When I lost two months’ earnings in a failed lemonade business, his only words were, “Live and learn.” At twelve, I considered this cruel; at thirty, I value its wisdom — true lessons grow through doing.(当我在一次失败的柠檬水生意中损失了两个月的收入时，他只说了一句：“吃一堑，长一智”十二岁时，我认为这很残酷；三十岁时，我珍视这句话的智慧——真正的教训是通过实践获得的)”可知，作者现在认为父亲说的“吃一堑，长一智”是有价值的。故选A项。 【3 题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中“Father believed “earned coins teach value; given coins generate greed” — a truth wealthy families overlook while advocating thrift. By delivering papers at dawn and mowing lawns at dusk, I learned that true thrift is a triad (三位一体) — earn through labor, save with intention, spend with care.(父亲认为“挣来的硬币能教会人懂得价值；白给的硬币会滋生贪婪”——这是富裕家庭在倡导节俭时忽略的一个事实。通过黎明送报纸和黄昏修剪草坪，我明白了真正的节俭是三位一体的——通过劳动挣钱、有目的地存钱、谨慎地花钱)”可知，该段主要阐述了真正节俭的核心。故选C项。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Locally, supermarkets throws outdated bread (still eatable) as shelters beg for donations. Witnessing global contrasts inspires my resolve: 1.3 billion tons of food go bad annually — enough to feed all the hungry — while 800 million starve. This phenomenon fuels my Food Rescue project — redirecting bakery remains to food banks and training youth to reuse deserted furniture for schools. Through such acts, thrift becomes social justice.(在当地，超市扔掉过期但仍可食用的面包，而收容所却在乞求捐赠。目睹全球的这种反差激发了我的决心：每年有13亿吨食物变质——这些食物足以养活所有饥饿的人——而有8亿人在挨饿。这种现象促使我开展了‘食物救援’项目——将面包店剩余的食物转运到食品银行，并培训年轻人为学校重新利用废弃家具。通过这些行动，节俭变成了社会正义)”可知，作者提及全球食物浪费数据让人震惊，为的是强调节俭在社会中的应用。故选B项。 （四） （2025·山西·二模） Right now, I have three different water bottles sitting on my desk. My makeup table is so messy that it would take me at least three minutes to locate my lipstick. Under my bed I have bags, purses and who knows what else that I’ve forgotten about. Sound familiar? Be honest: How often does your social media scrolling lead to shopping? And how many of those things that advertisements made you buy did you actually need? Advertising, or marketing, often gets the blame for fueling wasteful consumption, and I can see why. It involves employing persuasive techniques to encourage an addictive behavior that results in repeat buying. Companies often advocate strategies such as limited-time discounts, promotions and coupons (优惠券). I’ve definitely fallen for them many times. A membership card is another effective form of marketing that increases the likelihood of returning customers. Since buying more will lead to the accumulation of loyalty points (积分), customers will return regularly to purchase items. When their loyalty points are about to expire, customers will return to buy more even if they do not need them. But here’s the thing: It’s not just advertising. The rise of inexpensive products made on a large scale has made it way too easy to live wastefully. These products are often affordable and non-durable so that they can be frequently replenished (补充) at low cost. I mean, how many of us have bought a trendy $10 shirt, only to throw it after a few wears? Similarly, fast furniture is generating massive waste as home owners turn to these cheap and stylish pieces of furniture that often do not last long. The faster buyers replenish their products, the more waste is created. As I sit here, surrounded by the mess and reflecting on my shopping habits, a realization has dawned on me. It is ultimately the choice of individuals who must decide what they should buy and not be influenced by advertising or submit to the temptation of cheap and trendy products. After all, there is just so much we can eat, wear or use. Maybe it’s time to think twice before clicking “add to cart”. 1．How does the author introduce the topic? A．By comparing different lifestyles. B．By relating to her own experience. C．By stressing her addiction to technology. D．By questioning the function of household items. 2．Why is advertising blamed for wasteful consumption according to paragraph 2? A．It forces people to buy large packages. B．It exposes people to constant disturbance. C．It tempts people to make repeat purchases. D．It misguides people with false information. 3．What does the author intend to say in the last paragraph? A．Trendy products need quality upgrades. B．Advertising content requires strict regulations. C．Social media platforms should set a limit to ads. D．Shopping decisions should be based on real needs. 4．Which is a suitable title for the text? A．Mass Production: From Trend to Trash B．Advertising: The Mastermind that Misleads Us C．What on Earth Drives Wasteful Consumption? D．Does Social Media Contribute to Repeat Buying? 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者结合自身经历，分析了广告营销和廉价大规模生产产品导致浪费性消费的原因，最后指出人们应根据实际需求做购物决策。 【1 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Right now, I have three different water bottles sitting on my desk. My makeup table is so messy that it would take me at least three minutes to locate my lipstick. Under my bed I have bags, purses and who knows what else that I’ve forgotten about.(现在，我桌上放着三个不同的水瓶。我的化妆台太乱了，我至少得花三分钟才能找到我的口红。我的床底下有袋子、钱包，天知道还有什么我已经忘记的东西)”和“Be honest: How often does your social media scrolling lead to shopping? And how many of those things that advertisements made you buy did you actually need?(说实话：你浏览社交媒体的频率是多少？广告让你买的东西中有多少是你真正需要的？)”可知，作者通过讲述自己的经历来引出浪费性消费这一话题。故选B项。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Advertising, or marketing, often gets the blame for fueling wasteful consumption, and I can see why. It involves employing persuasive techniques to encourage an addictive behavior that results in repeat buying.(广告，或营销，经常被指责为助长浪费，我可以理解为什么。它包括运用有说服力的技巧来鼓励一种成瘾行为，从而导致重复购买)”可知，广告被指责导致浪费性消费是因为它运用有说服力的技巧诱使人们重复购买。故选C项。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It is ultimately the choice of individuals who must decide what they should buy and not be influenced by advertising or submit to the temptation of cheap and trendy products.(最终是个人的选择，他们必须决定自己应该买什么，而不是受广告影响或屈服于廉价时尚产品的诱惑)”可知，作者在最后一段想说人们要决定自己应该买什么，不是受广告影响或屈服于廉价时尚产品的诱惑，即购物决策应该基于实际需求。故选D项。 【4 题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段中“Advertising, or marketing, often gets the blame for fueling wasteful consumption(广告或营销常常因助长浪费性消费而受到指责)”和第三段中“The rise of inexpensive products made on a large scale has made it way too easy to live wastefully.(大规模生产的廉价产品的兴起，让人们很容易过上浪费的生活)”可知，文章主要探讨了导致浪费性消费的原因，包括广告营销和廉价大规模生产产品等。C项“究竟是什么驱使了浪费性消费?”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选C项。 （五） （2025·黑龙江·二模） Do teenagers need to relax? Increasingly not just parents are seeking a break from work and family pressures but adolescents too, coping with “intense schooling and sports programmes”. So much so that the Global Wellness Summit identifies teen wellness as a trend for 2025 with the industry focusing on teenagers’ emotional intelligence, resilience, and how to survive in a digital world through resorts, retreats, and mental wellness apps. Rina Raphael, author of The Gospel of Wellness, tells me wellness—physical and mental health—has replaced the once-dominant fashion and beauty industries. McKinsey reports that Gen Z outspends older consumers on mindfulness-related wellness products such as meditation classes, mindfulness apps, and therapy sessions, even seeking preventive solutions to ageing-related health issues. One of the problems the wellness sector aims to address is mental health. Blame for the mental health crisis has been laid on smartphones. But apps also offer a solution. Many, like Chill Panda and HappiMe are on the UK’s CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health services) website and in demand. A study in The Lancet concluded bans or restrictions at school don’t lead to “better mental wellbeing in adolescents.” Parents have a role too. An intensive parenting often leaves children without examples of parents socialising or pursuing passions. There’s nothing bad about forming healthy habits. But is the wellness industry responding to—or contributing to—the pressures young people face? Think about the new toy package Mattel released five years ago: Wellness Barbie—a more glowing and relaxed version of Barbie and a product in training children to become consumers of wellness. And those baby massage classes dressed up as a wellbeing treatment to improve the infants’ mood and physical health struck me as ridiculous. What’s a baby got to worry about? The idea that experiences bought by parents and offered by the wellness industry solve adolescent anxiety seems unpromising at best. As Raphael points out, the problem with wellness is “it’s very much tied to productivity, aesthetics (美学) and consumerism. It adds a pressure that you have to be working on yourself.” But I can’t see it ending. After all, as Ronald Purser, author of McMindfulness, told me: “You can never be too well; that’s why it’s a massive growth industry”. 1．What could be counted as a wellness activity? A．Aiming for top grades nonstop. B．Practicing mindfulness using an app. C．Checking social media for attention. D．Skipping meals to manage body shape. 2．What is a possible reason for teen mental health issues? A．A demand for services. B．A passion for sports. C．A ban on mental health. D．A lack of role models. 3．What would Rina Raphael agree with most? A．The fashion and beauty industries matter more to Gen Z. B．Teenagers are pressured to consume wellness products. C．Wellness Barbie assists children’s adaptation. D．Baby massage classes are not effective as expected. 4．What’s author’s attitude towards the wellness industry? A．Hopeful. B．Calm. C．Critical. D．Pessimistic. 【答案】 1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要围绕青少年健康产业这一新兴现象，通过引用研究报告、专家观点和具体案例，分析了健康产业在应对青少年心理健康问题中的作用，同时也对其潜在的负面影响提出了质疑，突出理性思考、合理完善自我的核心价值引领。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“So much so that the Global Wellness Summit identifies teen wellness as a trend for 2025 with the industry focusing on teenagers’ emotional intelligence, resilience, and how to survive in a digital world through resorts, retreats, and mental wellness apps. (其受重视程度可见一斑——全球健康峰会已将青少年健康领域列为 2025 年的趋势热点，该行业正聚焦于提升青少年的情绪智力 (情商)、心理韧性，并致力于通过度假胜地、静修营地以及心理健康类应用程序等途径，助力青少年在数字化世界中更好地适应与成长)”、第二段中“McKinsey reports that Gen Z outspends older consumers on mindfulness-related wellness products such as meditation classes, mindfulness apps, and therapy sessions, even seeking preventive solutions to ageing-related health issues. (麦肯锡报告指出，Z世代在正念相关健康产品 (如冥想课程、正念应用程序和心理咨询疗程)上的消费支出超过年龄更大的消费群体，他们甚至会寻求针对衰老相关健康问题的预防性解决方案)”可知，使用正念应用程序属于健康养生活动，而其他选项如追求高分、检查社交媒体或节食减肥并不符合健康养生活动的定义。故选B。 【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“An intensive parenting often leaves children without examples of parents socialising or pursuing passions. (密集型育儿常常使孩子缺乏父母社交或追求兴趣爱好的榜样)”可知，作者提到青少年心理健康问题的一个可能原因是缺乏榜样。故选D。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中“As Raphael points out, the problem with wellness is “it’s very much tied to productivity, aesthetics (美学) and consumerism. It adds a pressure that you have to be working on yourself.” (正如拉斐尔所指出的，健康产业的问题在于“它与生产力、美学以及消费主义紧密相连。这增添了一种压力，即你不得不一直致力于自我提升。”)”可知，Rina Raphael认为青少年面临消费健康产品的压力。故选B。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“And those baby massage classes dressed up as a wellbeing treatment to improve the infants’ mood and physical health struck me as ridiculous. What’s a baby got to worry about? (那些婴儿按摩课程伪装成一种健康治疗，以改善婴儿的情绪和身体健康，这让我觉得很荒谬。婴儿有什么好担心的？)”以及第五段中“It adds a pressure that you have to be working on yourself. (它增加了一种压力，让你觉得必须不断改善自己)”可知，作者对健康养生行业持批评态度。故选C。 （六） （2025·浙江·二模） Off the coast of Santa Barbara — Just yards from the Fish 1, a 22-foot research ship, a humpback whale about twice the size of the boat threw itself out of the water, sending shining droplets in a broken necklace of splash. In the other direction, a cargo ship, piled high with containers, crept closer. Aboard the Fish 1, a slight figure whose face is wrinkled from years in the sun and saltwater, looked from one to the other. Ocean scientist Douglas McCauley wanted to see whether the near real-time detection system he and his colleagues had developed, Whale Safe, could prevent crashes between whales and ships in the Santa Barbara Channel. By collecting data from several sources, Whale Safe forecasts to ships the chances of meeting a whale and then grades shipping companies on whether they actually slow down during whale migrations. “We can literally watch all of the ships in California and across the whole ocean; we are better positioned than ever before to try to track damage before it occurs, ” McCauley said, “We are in trouble if we don't do something different, and I realized that if I kept sticking my head literally underwater or stayed in the lab, these problems weren’t going to fix themselves.” Humans have worked in the seas for centuries. But as development has intensified and the planet has warmed, the 43-year-old McCauley has dared to brave the gray area between scientific research and advocacy to try to fix these problems — or at least make them visible. “One of Doug’s notable qualities as a scientist is that he is keen to explore outside the box,” said Benjamin Halpern, a professor of marine biology and ocean conservation who has worked with McCauley for about a decade. “He is a very creative thinker, and able to think differently about the solutions to problems and what kinds of research and science can help inform those.” 1．Why are the whale and the ship mentioned in paragraph. 1? A．To tell a story. B．To describe a scene. C．To provide an example. D．To make a comparison. 2．What do we know about Whale Safe? A．It alarms the whales about the presence of ships. B．It offers data-driven warnings to the ships. C．It grades shipping companies all year around. D．It records crashes between whales and ships. 3．What can we infer from McCauley’ words? A．Preventive measures are critical to whale protection. B．Conventional approaches prove effective in damage tracking. C．Underwater investigation guarantees real-time ocean monitoring. D．Laboratory research provides valuable solutions to ocean problems. 4．Which of the following can best describe Douglas McCauley? A．Courageous and hard-working. B．Adventurous and open-minded. C．Competitive and forward-looking. D．Innovative and solution-oriented. 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．A 4．D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍海洋科学家麦考利开发的“鲸鱼安全”系统及他的贡献。 【1 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Off the coast of Santa Barbara — Just yards from the Fish 1, a 22-foot research ship, a humpback whale about twice the size of the boat threw itself out of the water, sending shining droplets in a broken necklace of splash. In the other direction, a cargo ship, piled high with containers, crept closer.(在圣巴巴拉海岸外，距离22英尺长的研究船“鱼1号”仅几码远的地方，一头体型大约是该船两倍的座头鲸跃出水面，溅起的水花像一条断了的项链，闪烁着光芒。另一个方向，一艘堆满集装箱的货船正慢慢靠近)”可知，文章第一段描述了一头座头鲸跃出水面，以及一艘货船靠近。由此可推知，第一段提到鲸鱼和船是为了描述一个场景。故选B。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“By collecting data from several sources, Whale Safe forecasts to ships the chances of meeting a whale and then grades shipping companies on whether they actually slow down during whale migrations.(通过收集多个来源的数据，Whale Safe系统会向船只预报遇到鲸鱼的可能性，然后根据船只在鲸鱼迁徙期间是否真的减速，对航运公司进行评级)”可知，Whale Safe系统为船只提供基于数据的预警。故选B。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中““We can literally watch all of the ships in California and across the whole ocean; we are better positioned than ever before to try to track damage before it occurs,” McCauley said, “We are in trouble if we don’t do something different, and I realized that if I kept sticking my head literally underwater or stayed in the lab, these problems weren't going to fix themselves. ”(McCauley说：“我们可以实时监控加州乃至整个海洋的所有船只；我们比以往任何时候都更有能力在损害发生之前进行追踪。”“如果我们不采取不同的行动，我们就会陷入麻烦，我意识到，如果我继续把头埋在水下，或者待在实验室里，这些问题是不会自己解决的。”)”可知，McCauley认为，如果我们不采取行动，就会陷入麻烦，并且，如果只是待在实验室里，问题不会自己解决。由此可推知，McCauley的话表明预防措施对鲸鱼保护至关重要。故选A。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““One of Doug’s notable qualities as a scientist is that he is keen to explore outside the box,” said Benjamin Halpern, a professor of marine biology and ocean conservation who has worked with McCauley for about a decade. “He is a very creative thinker, and able to think differently about the solutions to problems and what kinds of research and science can help inform those. ”(与McCauley共事约十年的海洋生物学和海洋保护学教授Benjamin Halpern说：“作为一名科学家，Doug的一个显著品质是他热衷于跳出常规进行探索。”“他是一个非常有创意的思想家，能够以不同的方式思考问题的解决方案，以及什么样的研究和科学能够帮助提供信息。”)”可知，Douglas McCauley热衷于跳出常规进行探索，有创意，能以不同的方式思考问题的解决方案。由此可推知，Douglas McCauley是一个有创新精神和以解决问题为导向的人。故选D。 （七） （2025·辽宁·二模） Emma Carter, a 28-year-old fashion designer, first started exploring ways to reduce her expenses when she realized her monthly spending was higher than her income. She searched online for budgeting tips and money-saving strategies and soon discovered the world of cashback websites and loyalty programs, which she now uses regularly to save money on her everyday purchases. “I used to think that saving money meant giving up the things I enjoy,” Emma says. “But now I realize that with a little effort, I can still enjoy my favorite products and services while spending less. It’s all about being smart with your money.” Emma’s journey began in 2018 when she moved to a new city for work. Facing higher living costs, she decided to take control of her finances. She started by tracking her expenses and identifying areas where she could cut back. One of Emma’ s favorite money-saving tricks is using cashback apps. After each purchase, she uploads a photo of her receipt to the app, which then checks it and offers cashback on items that qualify. “It’s like getting paid to shop,” she says. “I’ve earned hundreds of pounds just by doing something I would do anyway.” In addition to cashback apps, Emma also takes advantage of loyalty programs offered by her favorite stores. By collecting points every time she shops, she can exchange them for discounts or free products. “It’s a win-win situation,” she explains. “I get to save money while still buying the things I love.” “You don’t have to make huge changes to see a difference,” she says. “Even small savings can add up over time. The key is to stay the course and make saving a part of your daily routine.” 1．Why did Emma start to save money? A．She could not make ends meet. B．She was attracted by budgeting tips. C．She suffered a decrease in her income. D．She desired to change her financial habits. 2．What does Emma mean by saying “It’s like getting paid to shop” in paragraph 3? A．She receives discounts on future purchases. B．She earns money from the stores she shops at. C．She gets free products from her favorite stores. D．She earns cashback on her purchases through apps. 3．Which words can best describe Emma? A．Carefree and creative. B．Generous and friendly. C．Ambitious and adventurous. D．Determined and resourceful. 4．What is Emma’s advice on saving money? A．Seek tips widely online. B．Make full use of free apps. C．Be consistent with small savings. D．Maintain the old lifestyle completely. 【答案】 1．A 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了28岁的时尚设计师艾玛通过多种方式省钱，并分享省钱经验的故事。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第一段中“Emma Carter, a 28-year-old fashion designer, first started exploring ways to reduce her expenses when she realized her monthly spending was higher than her income.(28岁的时尚设计师艾玛·卡特在意识到自己每月的支出高于收入后，开始探索减少支出的方法)”可知，艾玛开始省钱是因为她入不敷出，收支无法平衡。故选A。 【2 题详解】 词句猜测题。 根据第三段中“One of Emma’ s favorite money-saving tricks is using cashback apps. After each purchase, she uploads a photo of her receipt to the app, which then checks it and offers cashback on items that qualify. “It’s like getting paid to shop,” she says.(艾玛最喜欢的省钱技巧之一是使用返现应用程序。每次购物后，她都会把收据的照片上传到应用程序上，应用程序会检查收据，并为符合条件的商品提供返现。“这就像购物还能赚钱一样，”她说)”可知，艾玛说“It’s like getting paid to shop”的意思是她通过应用程序购物获得返现。故选D。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Facing higher living costs, she decided to take control of her finances.(面对更高的生活成本，她决定掌控自己的财务状况)”可知，艾玛很有决心；根据第三段中“One of Emma’s favorite money-saving tricks is using cashback apps.(艾玛最喜欢的省钱技巧之一是使用返现应用程序)”和第四段中“In addition to cashback apps, Emma also takes advantage of loyalty programs offered by her favorite stores.(除了返现应用程序，艾玛还利用她最喜欢的商店提供的忠诚度计划)”可知，艾玛很足智多谋。故选D。 【4 题详解】 细节理解题。 根据最后一段中““You don’t have to make huge changes to see a difference,” she says. “Even small savings can add up over time. The key is to stay the course and make saving a part of your daily routine.”(“你不需要做出巨大的改变就能看到效果，”她说。“即使是很小的储蓄也能随着时间的推移而累积起来。关键是坚持下去，让储蓄成为你日常生活的一部分”)”可知，艾玛关于省钱的建议是要坚持小额储蓄。故选C。 （八） （2025·浙江·二模） Will machines turn on humanity? Will we become slaves for a superior artificial intelligence? While such questions may seem to belong to the field of science fiction, the world-ending potential of AI is becoming an increasingly urgent topic—mostly due to the rapid ongoing development of popular technologies like ChatGPT. The more extreme concerns around AI involve what’s known as the singularity. In his 2010 paper The Singularity: A Philosophical Analysis, the philosopher David Chalmers describes the singularity as follows: “What happens when machines become more intelligent than humans? One view is that this event will be followed by an explosion to ever-greater levels of intelligence, as each generation of machines creates more intelligent machines in turn. This intelligence explosion is now known as the ‘singularity’.” The main worry is that, if such a singularity event were to occur, we’d no longer have authority over what happens in society. While influential figures across AI research express real concern about the singularity, however, American philosopher Daniel Dennett doesn’t buy it. As he puts it, “I am not worried about humanity creating a race of super-intelligent agents, but that does not mean I am not worried. I see other, less dramatic, but much more likely, scenarios in the immediate future that are cause for concern.” He argues that smart technology presents us with more practical threats that have a far higher likelihood of occurring. As Dennett clarifies: “The real danger is not that machines more intelligent than we are will usurp (篡夺) our role as captains of our destinies, but that we will overestimate the comprehension of our latest thinking tools, easily ceding (让渡) authority to them far beyond their competence. ” Take transport. It’s not just aviation and shipping industries that depend on GPS for safe and efficient navigation: how many individuals now turn to their smartphones instead of using a road map? As Dennett summarizes: “Use it or lose it is the rule of thumb cited at this point. . . how concerned should we be that we are dumbing ourselves down by our growing reliance on intelligent machines? ” 1．What makes the future of AI become a hot topic? A．Advancement of technologies. B．Popularity of science fiction. C．Humanity of machines. D．Rise of unemployment. 2．Which of the following can best describe “singularity”? A．It is a fictional design that populates science novels. B．It is a hypothetical point where machines beat human intelligence. C．It is a mathematical model that predicts the development of AI. D．It is a possible situation where intelligence explosion is under control. 3．According to Daniel Dennett, what should we really worry about? A．The probable occurrence of singularity. B．Human's creation of super thinking tools. C．Machine's dominance over human beings. D．Human's misjudgment of AI's capabilities. 4．What would be the best title for the text? A．Super-intelligence: the future trend of AI. B．Overreliance: the real danger of AI. C．Singularity: the uncontrollable nature of AI. D．Reliability: the wide application of AI. 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人工智能的潜在威胁及人们的不同观点。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“While such questions may seem to belong to the field of science fiction, the world-ending potential of AI is becoming an increasingly urgent topic—mostly due to the rapid ongoing development of popular technologies like ChatGPT.(虽然这些问题似乎属于科幻小说的范畴，但人工智能毁灭世界的潜力正成为一个日益紧迫的话题，这主要是由于ChatGPT等流行技术的快速发展)”可知，是技术的进步让AI的未来成为热门话题。故选A。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In his 2010 paper The Singularity: A Philosophical Analysis, the philosopher David Chalmers describes the singularity as follows: “What happens when machines become more intelligent than humans? One view is that this event will be followed by an explosion to ever-greater levels of intelligence, as each generation of machines creates more intelligent machines in turn. This intelligence explosion is now known as the ‘singularity’. ”(哲学家大卫·查尔默斯在2010年的论文《奇点：一种哲学分析》中这样描述奇点：“当机器变得比人类更聪明时会发生什么？一种观点认为，这一事件之后将是智力水平的爆炸式增长，因为每一代机器都会依次创造出更聪明的机器。这种智力爆炸现在被称为‘奇点’。”)”可知，“奇点”指的是一个假设的点，即机器的智力超过了人类。故选B。 【3 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The real danger is not that machines more intelligent than we are will usurp (篡夺) our role as captains of our destinies, but that we will overestimate the comprehension of our latest thinking tools, easily ceding (让渡) authority to them far beyond their competence.(真正的危险不是比我们更聪明的机器会篡夺我们作为命运主宰者的角色，而是我们会高估我们最新思维工具的理解能力，轻易地将远远超出了它们的能力范围权力让渡给它们)”可知，丹尼尔·丹尼特认为，我们真正应该担心的是人类对AI能力的误判。故选D。 【4 题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第三段“The real danger is not that machines more intelligent than we are will usurp our role as captains of our destinies, but that we will overestimate the comprehension of our latest thinking tools, easily ceding authority to them far beyond their competence.(真正的危险并不在于那些比我们更聪明的机器会篡夺我们作为命运主宰者的角色，而在于我们会高估自己最新思维工具的理解能力，轻易地将远远超出了它们的能力范围权力让渡给它们)”和第四段的“As Dennett summarizes: “Use it or lose it is the rule of thumb cited at this point. . . how concerned should we be that we are dumbing ourselves down by our growing reliance on intelligent machines? ”(正如丹尼特所总结的那样：“‘用进废退’是当下常被提及的一条经验法则……我们越来越依赖智能机器，导致自身思维能力退化，这究竟该引起我们多大的担忧呢？”)” 可知，全文围绕人类对AI的过度依赖及其潜在危险展开。B选项“过度依赖：人工智能的真正危险”最符合文章主旨，是最佳标题。故选B。 （九） （2025·黑龙江·二模） By my early 40s, I had exhausted all the hobbies supposed to make me feel better about entering middle age. At the height of my desperation, I decided to sign up for a ballet class. “But you’re not very flexible,” my husband gently reminded me. He wasn’t wrong. I nearly injured myself when trying to stretch my leg. Also, my track record for committing to physical activity wasn’t great. But I was determined to give it a try. I needed confirmation that my body was capable of movement and grace. Before leaving the house for my first ballet class for adults, I hadn’t expected any of it to stick. But this time, the exact same things that had made me flee the studio as a 10-year-old now brought a certain joy. When I expressed disappointment with my lack of grace in practising simple acts, my teacher reminded me ballet isn’t about perfection. Rather, it’s about striving for perfection. As a writer arguing sentences all day hoping they will approach the beautiful, perfect construct in her mind, this felt like the best, most fierce writing advice. Slowly, I felt more comfortable with the body I saw staring back at me in the mirror. And the idea that my body is still a work in progress encourages me. If anything, ballet is forcing me to rethink my relationship with my body. As for the imperfections? They’re part of being alive. Eight years into my ballet classes, I’m a lifelong advanced beginner. Recently, my teacher taught us a beginner-appropriate version of the Rose Adagio from Sleeping Beauty. As I stood in my living room, balancing shakily and dancing for nobody but myself, I felt every inch a ballerina. 1．Why did the author learn ballet in her middle age? A．To provide support to her ballet instructor. B．To cultivate inspiration for her writing career. C．To participate in a personally fulfilling activity. D．To demonstrate her continuing physical capabilities. 2．How did the author probably feel about ballet as a child? A．Terrified. B．Interested. C．Relieved. D．Determined. 3．What kind of person is the author? A．Curious and mild. B．Strict yet indecisive. C．Negative yet honest. D．Determined and open-minded. 4．What does ballet teach the author? A．Enjoy the journey of becoming a better self. B．It’s acceptable to forgive herself for not trying. C．Physical flexibility comes first for the middle-aged. D．One shouldn’t stop striving for personal achievements. 【答案】 1．D 2．A 3．D 4．A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。语篇讲述了一位中年作家在芭蕾艺术中探寻自我、突破焦虑的心路历程，突出认识自我、丰富自我、完善自我的核心价值引领。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“I needed confirmation that my body was capable of movement and grace.(我需要确认我的身体是否有能力运动和优雅)”可知，作者中年学习芭蕾是为了证明自我依然保持良好的身体素质。故选D。 【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“But this time, the exact same things that had made me flee the studio as a 10-year-old now brought a certain joy.(但这一次，让我在10岁时逃离工作室的同样的事情，现在带来了某种快乐)”可知，芭蕾舞曾让幼年的作者感到畏惧。故选A。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段作者不断尝试缓解中年焦虑的各种尝试、第三段“But I was determined to give it a try.(但我决心要试一试)”、第七段“Eight years into my ballet classes, I’m a lifelong advanced beginner.(上了八年芭蕾课，我是一个终生的高级初学者)”可知，作者自从决心尝试芭蕾舞后，坚持学习八年，并保持着资深初学者的状态，不轻言放弃；同时根据第五段“As a writer arguing sentences all day hoping they will approach the beautiful, perfect construct in her mind, this felt like the best, most fierce writing advice.(作为一个整天争论句子的作家，希望它们能在她的脑海中接近美丽、完美的结构，这感觉是最好、最激烈的写作建议)”可知，作为一个终日与文字为伴的作家，作者不断推敲语句，渴望它们能接近心中那个完美而优雅的构想。芭蕾舞老师的一席话，无疑是作者所获得的最有力、最犀利的写作箴言。因此作者保持着开放包容的心态，不断接纳新观点并内化为己用。故选D。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“When I expressed disappointment with my lack of grace in practising simple acts, my teacher reminded me ballet isn’t about perfection. Rather, it’s about striving for perfection.(当我对自己在练习简单动作时不够优雅表示失望时，老师提醒我芭蕾不是追求完美。相反，它是关于追求完美)”、第六段“And the idea that my body is still a work in progress encourages me. If anything, ballet is forcing me to rethink my relationship with my body. As for the imperfections? They’re part of being alive.(我的身体仍在不断完善，这一想法鼓励了我。如果说有什么不同的话，那就是芭蕾迫使我重新思考我和身体的关系。至于瑕疵呢？它们是生命的一部分)”、第七段“As I stood in my living room, balancing shakily and dancing for nobody but myself, I felt every inch a ballerina.(当我站在客厅里，摇摇晃晃地保持平衡，只为自己跳舞时，我觉得自己的每一寸都是芭蕾舞演员)”可知，当作者因练习基础动作时缺乏优雅而沮丧时，老师提醒芭蕾的真谛不在于追求完美，而在于追求完美的过程。而作者身体仍在成长的事实，给予她莫大鼓舞，促使她重新审视与自身身体的关系，认识到不完美恰恰是生命存在的证明。当作者独自在客厅里，颤颤巍巍地保持平衡、翩翩起舞时，她感受到了一个真正的芭蕾舞者的全部荣光。故通过芭蕾的学习，作者领悟到：与其困囿于对年龄与衰老的焦虑，不如坦然接纳生命中的不完美，在当下尽情绽放自我。故选A。 （十） （2025·广东·二模） The path to success isn’t always clear-cut. Julia Green knows this well. Just as she graduated from college, a financial crisis swept the country, making it hard to get a job in journalism. Despite her growing worries, she didn’t give up on her dream; instead, she tried a global volunteer program for her self-growth. A year later, Green began taking random writing jobs to make ends meet, while dreaming of a day when she could write freely and be paid for it. Afterwards, she applied for the fully funded Master of Fine Arts program, and was accepted to study fiction writing at the University of Michigan. Though the program didn’t end up opening many doors for her, she was paid to write and take classes. Green has never shied away from challenging topics. Marriage, healthcare, employment and more have featured noticeably in her writing, and she is especially impressive when it comes to music criticism. “I’ve intentionally tried to keep my lane (道路) very wide,” she said. “It was what I had to do in the beginning. I wanted to become a well-rounded writer.” She penned articles for a variety of websites. Slowly, she began to build a reputation for fearlessness. “I’ve been writing since I was 22. This craft requires that you have a tough skin.” said Green, when asked about her writing journey. “As a writer, you are not well served by caring what other people think about you. You have to be emotionally prepared to face rejection.” In the past decade, Green, lacking many examples to model after, has achieved remarkable success through great effort. She landed regular writing positions, had worked in respected journals, made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and wrote a world-class bestseller. By any young journalist’s definition, Green had arrived. 1．What do we know about Green from the first two paragraphs? A．A financial crisis ruined her dream. B．Further education made her optimistic. C．Volunteering brought her new jobs. D．Her passion for writing did not change. 2．Why did Green pursue a diverse path? A．To show off her creativity. B．To please critical readers. C．To develop her adaptability. D．To build her a reputation. 3．What matters most to her career according to Green? A．Handling criticism bravely. B．Maintaining youthful skin. C．Gaining public recognition. D．Writing about her journey. 4．Which words can best describe Green? A．Independent and considerate. B．Generous and creative. C．Hard-working and determined. D．Ambitious and modest. 【答案】 1．D 2．C 3．A 4．C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Julia Green历经困难坚持写作并取得成功的故事。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Just as she graduated from college, a financial crisis swept the country, making it hard to get a job in journalism. Despite her growing worries, she didn’t give up on her dream; instead, she tried a global volunteer program for her self-growth.(就在她大学毕业的时候，一场金融危机席卷了这个国家，使得她很难在新闻行业找到一份工作。尽管她的担忧与日俱增，但她并没有放弃自己的梦想；相反，她参加了一个全球性的志愿者项目来实现自我成长)”以及第二段“A year later, Green began taking random writing jobs to make ends meet, while dreaming of a day when she could write freely and be paid for it.(一年后，格林开始从事一些零散的写作工作来维持生计，与此同时，她梦想着有一天能够自由地写作并以此获得报酬)”可知，尽管面临金融危机找工作困难，以及做随机写作工作来维持生计，但格林对写作的梦想和热情从未改变。故选D。 【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段““I’ve intentionally tried to keep my lane (道路) very wide,” she said. “It was what I had to do in the beginning. I wanted to become a well-rounded writer.”(“我有意地努力让自己的发展道路尽可能宽广，” 她说，“这是我一开始就必须要做的事情。我想成为一名全面的作家。”)” 可推知，格林追求多样化的写作道路是为了让自己成为一个全面的作家，也就是培养自己的适应能力，能够应对不同类型的写作任务。故选C。 【3 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段““I’ve been writing since I was 22. This craft requires that you have a tough skin.” said Green, when asked about her writing journey. “As a writer, you are not well served by caring what other people think about you. You have to be emotionally prepared to face rejection.”(当被问及自己的写作历程时，格林说：“我从22岁起就一直在写作。从事写作这一行需要你有厚脸皮。作为一名作家，太在意别人对你的看法对你没有好处。你必须在情感上做好面对被拒绝的准备。”)”可知，对于她的写作事业来说，最重要的是要勇敢地面对批评和拒绝，要有厚脸皮，不要在意别人的看法。故选A。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“The path to success isn’t always clear-cut. Julia Green knows this well. Just as she graduated from college, a financial crisis swept the country, making it hard to get a job in journalism. Despite her growing worries, she didn’t give up on her dream; instead, she tried a global volunteer program for her self-growth.(成功之路并非总是清晰明确的。朱莉娅・格林对此深有体会。就在她大学毕业之时，一场金融危机席卷了整个国家，这使得她很难在新闻行业找到一份工作。尽管她的担忧日益加剧，但她并没有放弃自己的梦想；相反，她参加了一个全球性的志愿者项目来实现自我成长)”可知，格林在就业困难时没放弃梦想，通过不断努力，找写作相关工作，申请深造，尝试不同写作题材，最终取得成功，说明她努力且坚定。故选C。 （十一） （2025·山东·二模） Did you know that an average Indian household wastes over 50 litres of water daily? At just 18, Mannat Kaur has found a way to change that. Mannat’s story towards sustainability began at home. Her parents had educated her in following a more sustainable path towards everyday events. This early exposure to sustainable practices laid the foundation for her later efforts. However, Mannat’s passion for water recycling was sparked by a first-hand experience in 2016. “I saw people struggling for two days during a supply shortage in Delhi’s canals, searching for water and carrying their pots,” recalls Mannat. Determined to find a solution, 10-year-old Mannat started researching. She surveyed 400 people to understand barriers to greywater (洗涤水) recycling. Mannat found that people were willing to have a recycling system, but the limitations and the lack of knowledge stopped them from doing so. Driven by a desire to bridge this gap, Mannat began a mission. Her innovation, a decentralised greywater recycling system, comprises two key components: the Bilge Vessel (BV) and the Scupper Valve (SV). The Scupper Valve, a compact device placed in the floor drain, collects shower and kitchen greywater, which is then pumped to the Bilge Vessel or filtration (过滤). The Bilge Vessel is a three-bucket filtration system that purifies water using natural filter media. “The Bilge Vessel stores the recycled water, which can be used for non-drinking operations and activities that require non-human contact like irrigation, mopping, car washing, etc,” shares Mannat. The impact of Mannat’s system is evident in her own home, where the prototype has been functioning for two years. For a family of four, the system saves 5,000 to 6,000 litres of potable water per month, effectively recycling 50%of their water demand. Furthermore, her decentralised approach significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to traditional centralised sewage treatment systems. Mannat Kaur’s journey is an inspiring example of how youthful innovation, coupled with a deep understanding of real-world problems, can lead to impactful solutions. Her greywater recycling system addresses water scarcity and promotes a sustainable lifestyle, making her a true champion of environmental stewardship. 1．What inspired Mannat to focus on water recycling? A．A scientific project. B．Delhi’s water crisis. C．Her parents’ advice. D．A household practice. 2．What was a problem with greywater recycling according to the survey? A．Lack of government funding. B．Public disinterest in recycling C．Great distance between families. D．Challenges in knowledge and methods. 3．How does Mannat’s creation work? A．By collecting, filtering and storing. B．By treating, purifying, and storing. C．By reducing, recycling and reusing. D．By pumping, filtering and dumping. 4．Which might be the best title for the text? A．Reducing Pollution in Households B．Personal Efforts in Water Conservation C．A Teen’s Innovation for Water Recycling D．The History of Pollution Treatment Systems 【答案】 1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了18岁的Mannat Kaur受德里供水短缺事件的启发，通过研究发明了一种分散式洗涤水回收系统，以解决水资源短缺问题，并在自己家中取得了显著成效，她的创新之旅激励着人们通过创新解决实际问题。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段““I saw people struggling for two days during a supply shortage in Delhi’s canals, searching for water and carrying their pots,” recalls Mannat.(“我看到在德里运河供水短缺期间，人们挣扎了两天，四处找水，提着水罐，”Mannat回忆说)” 及第二段“Determined to find a solution, 10-year-old Mannat started researching. She surveyed 400 people to understand barriers to greywater (洗涤水) recycling.(决心找到一个解决方案，10岁的Mannat开始研究。她调查了400人，以了解中水回收的障碍)”可知，德里的水危机激发了Mannat对水回收的关注。故选B。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Mannat found that people were willing to have a recycling system, but the limitations and the lack of knowledge stopped them from doing so.(Mannat发现人们愿意有一个回收系统，但限制和知识的缺乏阻止了他们这样做)”可知，根据调查，洗涤水回收的问题是知识和方法上的挑战。故选D。 【3 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Her innovation, a decentralised greywater recycling system, comprises two key components: the Bilge Vessel (BV) and the Scupper Valve (SV). The Scupper Valve, a compact device placed in the floor drain, collects shower and kitchen greywater, which is then pumped to the Bilge Vessel or filtration (过滤). The Bilge Vessel is a three-bucket filtration system that purifies water using natural filter media. “The Bilge Vessel stores the recycled water, which can be used for non-drinking operations and activities that require non-human contact like irrigation, mopping, car washing, etc,” shares Mannat.(她的创新是一个分散的灰水回收系统，由两个关键部件组成：舱底容器（BV）和排污阀（SV）。排污阀是一种安装在地漏处的小型装置，用于收集淋浴和厨房的灰水，然后将其泵入舱底容器或过滤系统。舱底容器是一个三桶过滤系统，使用天然过滤介质净化水。曼纳特说：“舱底容器储存了循环水，这些循环水可以用于非饮用操作和需要非人类接触的活动，如灌溉、拖地、洗车等。”)” 可知，Mannat的发明通过收集、过滤和储存来工作。故选A。 【4 题详解】 主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了18岁的Mannat Kaur受德里供水短缺事件的启发，通过研究发明了一种分散式洗涤水回收系统，以解决水资源短缺问题，并在自己家中取得了显著成效，她的创新之旅激励着人们通过创新解决实际问题。由此可知，“一个青少年的水循环创新”适合作本文最佳标题。故C。 （十二） （2025·山东·二模） At 17, Toronto’s Sheriauna Haase has already carved an extraordinary path as a world-class paraathlete, dancer, and actress. In November 2023, she secured dual bronze medals in the 100m and 200m races at Santiago’s Parapan American Games — a striking achievement for a teen who began paraathletics training just one year earlier. Born with a congenital limb reduction (先天性肌肉萎缩), Haase credits her success to resilience (复原力), self-belief, and the transformative power of support. Haase’s athletic success is extended by her vibrant artistic pursuits. A dancer since age two, Haase channels self-expression through movement, landing roles in TV series like Circuit Breakers and The Next Step. Through acting, she advocates for disability representation, transforming dance into a celebration of identity, empowering her to accept her uniqueness. Childhood bullying (欺凌) once shook her confidence, but her family, especially her mother, became her anchor. “They taught me to love myself as I am,” she says. This self-acceptance fueled her determination to master ballet routines and sprinting techniques alike. Guided by coach Bob Westman, Athletics Canada’s lead para coach, Haase shaped her raw talent into medal-winning precision within two months. Westman, with over a decade of Paralympian training experience, praised her “focus, drive, and maturity”. Now an ambassador for Holland Bloorview Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, Haase champions inclusivity, inspiring others to accept their potential. Coach Westman predicts she’ll become a household name, not only for her athletic excellence but for her infectious enthusiasm for life. Her story highlights the power of self-love, support, and an unyielding spirit, urging others to celebrate uniqueness and unlock their boundless potential. “I want people to feel empowered,” she affirms. 1．What can we learn about Haase from paragraph 1? A．She gained remarkable results despite short training. B．Her medals came from many years of focused practice. C．Her training covered different fields from an early age. D．She stressed more on hard training than improving skills. 2．What does the underlined word “anchor” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．A noticeable pride. B．A competitive challenge. C．A reminder of duty. D．A source of strength. 3．Which of the following best describes Sheriauna Haase? A．Confident and reserved. B．Independent and humble. C．Talented and tough-minded. D．Knowledgeable and inspiring. 4．What can be learned from Sheriauna Haase’s story? A．Talent in a field is the key to success. B．Disabilities set boundaries to our life. C．Self-acceptance helps to beat barriers. D．Achievements result from creativity. 【答案】 1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍的是Sheriauna Haase如何通过自我接纳和坚韧不拔的精神，在残疾人运动、舞蹈及表演领域取得非凡成就的故事。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的句子“In November 2023, she secured dual bronze medals in the 100m and 200m races at Santiago’s Parapan American Games—a striking achievement for a teen who began paraathletics training just one year earlier.(2023年11月，她在圣地亚哥举行的泛美运动会上获得了100米和200米的两枚铜牌——对于一个一年前才开始接受残奥会训练的青少年来说，这是一个惊人的成就。)”可知，Haase在开始残奥训练仅一年后就获得了两枚铜牌，这表明她在短时间内取得了显著的成就。故选A项。 【2 题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文的“but her family, especially her mother(但她的家人，尤其是她的母亲)”和下文的“They taught me to love myself as I am(他们教会我爱我自己)”可知，她的家人，尤其是她的母亲肯定是给她足够的支持和鼓励，成为她的精神支柱，所以划线单词“anchor”的意义为“精神支柱；靠山”。故选D项。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段的句子“In November 2023, she secured dual bronze medals in the 100m and 200m races at Santiago’s Parapan American Games—a striking achievement for a teen who began paraathletics training just one year earlier.(2023年11月，她在圣地亚哥举行的泛美运动会上获得了100米和200米的两枚铜牌——对于一个一年前才开始接受残奥会训练的青少年来说，这是一个惊人的成就。)”可知，Haase有运动天赋。根据第二段的句子“A dancer since age two, Haase channels self-expression through movement, landing roles in TV series like Circuit Breakers and The Next Step.(哈斯从两岁起就开始跳舞，他通过动作来表达自我，在电视剧《熔断机制》和《下一步》中出演了角色。)”可知，Haase有表演天赋。根据第三段“Childhood bullying (欺凌) once shook her confidence, but her family, especially her mother, became her anchor. “They taught me to love myself as I am,” she says. This self-acceptance fueled her determination to master ballet routines and sprinting techniques alike.(童年的欺凌曾经动摇过她的信心，但她的家人，尤其是她的母亲，成为了她的支柱。她说：“他们教会我爱我自己。这种自我接纳让她下定决心要掌握芭蕾套路和短跑技术。)”和最后一段的句子“Her story highlights the power of self-love, support, and an unyielding spirit, urging others to celebrate uniqueness and unlock their boundless potential.(她的故事强调了自爱、支持和不屈不挠的精神的力量，敦促其他人庆祝独特性，释放他们无限的潜力。)”可知，Haase意志坚定。故选C项。 【4 题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，特别是第三段的句子““They taught me to love myself as I am,” she says. This self-acceptance fueled her determination to master ballet routines and sprinting techniques alike.(她说：“他们教会我爱我自己。这种自我接纳让她下定决心要掌握芭蕾套路和短跑技术。)”和最后一段的句子“Her story highlights the power of self-love, support, and an unyielding spirit, urging others to celebrate uniqueness and unlock their boundless potential.(她的故事强调了自爱、支持和不屈不挠的精神的力量，敦促其他人庆祝独特性，释放他们无限的潜力。)”可知，Haase的故事强调了自我接纳和韧性在克服障碍中的重要性。她的成功不仅在于她的天赋，还在于她对自我的接纳和积极的心态。故选C项。 （十三） （2025·广东·二模） Distraction is often said to be the major cognitive (认知的) crisis of our time. In a recent article in The Atlantic, Rose Horowitch noted that “university students have trouble staying focused on even a poem”, and many American middle and high schools have shifted from literary texts to shorter passages. Actually, accusations of declining attention are nothing new in modernity. Even in the early 20th century, Ezra Pound observed a shift from poetry to prose (散文), explaining it as a result of readers’ inability to engage with the linguistic complexity of poetry. Over the decades, similar complaints about attention have continued. Yet, Horowitch suggests that rather than a loss of reading ability, we may be witnessing a shift in consumption habits. Students now view reading books much like listening to old record albums — outdated. Meanwhile, the popularity of audiobooks continues to grow. This suggests that the issue is not an inability to read long novels but rather a shift in what people value. “Students can still read books,” Horowitch wrote. “They’re just choosing not to.” This raises a deeper question: What kind of attention do we truly need, and why? Psychologists distinguish between focused attention and broader attention. In the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment, participants counting basketball passes failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit dancing in the background. A wider focus, in contrast, may engage different cognitive skills and offer unique benefits. Could the younger generation be developing valuable attention modes we fail to recognize? What of the rapid, quick-fire, written exchanges of instant messaging? The art of making short and clever statements in 140 or 280 characters? What about the skills and quick reactions needed in video games? These new ways of engaging with content challenge us to rethink — with history as our guide — how we might approach long-form culture in fresh and flexible ways. 1．What does the underlined word “accusations” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Criticisms. B．Origins. C．Trends. D．Indicators. 2．What does the increase of audiobook listeners imply according to Horowitch? A．Printed books are less accessible. B．Reading preferences have changed. C．Digital reading devices are more popular. D．Modern people have limited reading time. 3．Why does the author mention the Invisible Gorilla Experiment in paragraph 4? A．To display the difficulty of multitasking. B．To illustrate the limitation of focused attention. C．To prove the wide presence of distraction in daily life. D．To stress the importance of cognitive flexibility in sports. 4．What will probably be discussed next? A．More valuable lessons taught by history. B．Challenges facing the young generation. C．The impact of technology on literacy skills. D．Strategies for book reading in the digital age. 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 【解析】 【导语】本文是议论文。探讨了现代社会中注意力分散的现象及其背后的原因。 【1 题详解】 词句猜测题。根据后文“Over the decades, similar complaints about attention have continued.(几十年来，关于注意力的类似抱怨一直在继续)”可知，本段介绍了对注意力下降的指责，推知accusations应是“指责”之意，和A项意思相近。故选A项。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Yet, Horowitch suggests that rather than a loss of reading ability, we may be witnessing a shift in consumption habits. Students now view reading books much like listening to old record albums — outdated. Meanwhile, the popularity of audiobooks continues to grow. This suggests that the issue is not an inability to read long novels but rather a shift in what people value. “Students can still read books,” Horowitch wrote. “They’re just choosing not to.”(然而，霍洛维奇认为，我们可能正在目睹消费习惯的转变，而不是阅读能力的丧失。现在的学生认为读书就像听老唱片一样——过时了。与此同时，有声书的受欢迎程度也在持续增长。这表明，问题不在于无法阅读长篇小说，而在于人们的价值观发生了转变。“学生们仍然可以读书，”霍洛维奇写道。“他们只是选择不这么做。”)”可知，有声书听众的增加意味着阅读偏好已经改变。故选B项。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“This raises a deeper question: What kind of attention do we truly need, and why? Psychologists distinguish between focused attention and broader attention. In the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment, participants counting basketball passes failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit dancing in the background. A wider focus, in contrast, may engage different cognitive skills and offer unique benefits.(这就提出了一个更深层次的问题：我们真正需要什么样的关注，为什么？心理学家区分了集中注意力和广泛注意力。在著名的“看不见的大猩猩实验”中，计算篮球传球次数的参与者没有注意到背景中有一个穿着大猩猩服装的人在跳舞。相比之下，更广泛的关注可能涉及不同的认知技能，并提供独特的好处)”可知，本段提到隐形大猩猩实验是为了说明专注注意力的局限性，即过于集中注意力可能导致忽略其他重要信息。故选B项。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Could the younger generation be developing valuable attention modes we fail to recognize? What of the rapid, quick-fire, written exchanges of instant messaging? The art of making short and clever statements in 140 or 280 characters? What about the skills and quick reactions needed in video games? These new ways of engaging with content challenge us to rethink—with history as our guide—how we might approach long-form culture in fresh and flexible ways.(年轻一代是否正在发展有价值的注意力模式，而我们却没有意识到？那么快速、快速、书面的即时通讯交流呢？用140或280个字符写出简短而聪明的陈述的艺术？那么电子游戏中需要的技能和快速反应呢？这些与内容互动的新方式要求我们重新思考——以历史为指导——我们如何以新鲜而灵活的方式接近长篇文化)”可知，接下来可能会讨论如何在数字时代以新的方式重新融入长篇文化，也就是数字时代的阅读策略。故选D项。 （十四） （2025·广东·二模） Shane Gross is from Saskatchewan, Canada, a province far away from the sea, so his first underwater experiences were in a cold, green lake with a disposable film camera. Despite this, he’s always been fascinated by the ocean, especially sharks, and watched Jaws countless times. After backpacking through Australia in 2009 and diving along the way, he decided to pursue his passion seriously. In 2011, he moved to the Bahamas to work as a dive instructor, which allowed him to spend more time in the water and improve his photography skills. In 2017, while diving at one of their regular spots, “Sea Garden”, Gross and his girlfriend encountered a turtle (海龟). They were deeply upset at the terrible scene—the turtle was trapped, struggling, and ultimately dying. Realizing there was nothing they could do to save it, Gross removed the abandoned fishing line wrapped around the turtle and documented the moment. His photograph later won first place in the conservation category of the 2019 International Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, bringing attention to the problem of sea waste that often goes unseen. When asked about his approach to creating remarkable underwater photography, Shane Gross advises underwater photographers to go beyond just one image. He encourages them to document the entire scene they’re passionate about, even if it means taking some shots above the water. Once you have a story to tell, create a shot list and keep shooting until you have recorded it fully. For Shane, spending time in the ocean is deeply fulfilling. “I live a marine (海洋的) lifestyle,” he says. “But most people don’t share this connection.” To bridge this gap, he created Bahamas Underwater, a book combining stories and vivid imagery to introduce people to marine ecosystems and their wonders. Shane recommends that taking the time to admire the breathtaking views of the ocean should be the initial step toward creating meaningful change — a shift from indifference to active care. 1．What can we learn about Shane Gross from paragraph 1? A．He grew up in the coastal area. B．He longed to be a dive instructor. C．He followed his childhood passion. D．He did academic research on sharks. 2．Why did Shane take a photo of the sea turtle? A．To criticize overfishing. B．To protect natural habitats. C．To save the injured animal. D．To highlight marine pollution. 3．What is the key to good underwater photography according to paragraph 3? A．A large image. B．A unique scene. C．A complete story. D．A strong motivation. 4．What does Shane suggest as the first step toward caring for the ocean? A．Promoting green lifestyles. B．Appreciating ocean’s beauty. C．Sharing marine knowledge. D．Documenting nature’s wonders. 【答案】 1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Shane Gross的海洋摄影历程。他从小对海洋充满热爱，长大后成为一名水下摄影师，致力于推动海洋保护事业的发展。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Despite this, he’s always been fascinated by the ocean, especially sharks, and watched Jaws countless times. After backpacking through Australia in 2009 and diving along the way, he decided to pursue his passion seriously.(尽管如此，他一直对海洋，尤其是鲨鱼着迷，看了无数次《大白鲨》。2009年，他在澳大利亚背包旅行，沿途潜水，之后他决定认真追求自己的激情。)”可知，他从小热爱海洋，长大后也在继续追寻这份热爱，故选C。 【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“His photograph later won first place in the conservation category of the 2019 International Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, bringing attention to the problem of sea waste that often goes unseen.(他的照片后来在2019年国际海洋艺术水下摄影比赛中获得了保护类第一名，引起了人们对经常被忽视的海洋废物问题的关注。)”可知，Shane拍海龟的照片是为了突出海洋污染问题。故选D。 【3 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Once you have a story to tell, create a shot list and keep shooting until you have recorded it fully.(一旦你有一个故事要讲，创建一个镜头列表，并继续拍摄，直到你把它记录完整。)”可知，水下摄影成功的关键在于有一个完整的故事，故选C。 【4 题详解】 细节理解题。从最后一段“Shane recommends that taking the time to admire the breathtaking views of the ocean should be the initial step toward creating meaningful change — a shift from indifference to active care.(Shane建议，花时间欣赏海洋的壮丽景色应该是创造有意义的改变的第一步——从冷漠到积极关怀的转变。)”可知，Shane认为激发人们保护海洋意识的第一步是欣赏海洋之美，故选B。 （十五） （2025·甘肃白银·二模） It was a normal day, Julia and I were working in the container checking the instruments and doing other routine operations when the phone rang. It was Ian. He wanted to know if one of us could go outside to be their polar bear guard for the next few hours. We looked at each other and it was soon decided that I would go. Julia had more work to do in the container. Obviously shooting was our last resort; there were a lot of other actions that needed to be taken beforehand in order to scare the bear away. But, if worse came to worst, we needed to be ready. The other reason for which a female “newbie” like me was allowed to guard was that I would be working at the balloon site that is the closest to the ship. This means that in case a polar bear comes we could reach the ship in just a few minutes and thus it was really unlikely that I would have to use the rifle. Being a polar bear guard is not the most exciting job out there: you have to stand in the cold, downwind from the group, from where the polar bear is likely to approach because of the smell, looking at the horizon for several hours. On the other hand, the guard job gives you a lot of time to think and reflect while staring at this breathtaking landscape. This is one of the reasons why I often volunteer to be a polar bear guard. During the last period we had several interesting observations about a big puzzle that we were trying to solve. While I was reflecting on some elements, I realized that Ian and Julia recovered the balloon, so I joined them and we headed back to the ship just in time for dinner. We stayed outside only for a couple of hours but this was enough to refresh my brain with clean Arctic air and come up with new ideas and thoughts to discuss with the other scientists on board. Similar “recreational” activities were one of the reasons for which I enjoyed so much this expedition and I will certainly miss them afterwards! 1．Why does the author guard at the balloon site? A．To admire impressive landscapes. B．To withdraw safely from here. C．To send off warning signals. D．To gather with her colleagues. 2．What does the author mention about her working place as a polar bear guard? A．It is frequently visited by polar bears. B．It is filled with various wildlife smells. C．It provides opportunities for reflection. D．It is extremely cold near the pole. 3．What does the author gain from the work shift? A．Friendship and joy. B．Confidence and courage. C．Responsibility and duty. D．Relaxation and insight. 4．What is the text most likely to be? A．A novel. B．A journal. C．A report. D．A review. 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。作者以第一人称叙述了自己在极地科考期间担任北极熊警卫的经历和感受。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The other reason for which a female “newbie” like me was allowed to guard was that I would be working at the balloon site that is the closest to the ship. This means that in case a polar bear comes we could reach the ship in just a few minutes and thus it was really unlikely that I would have to use the rifle.(像我这样的女性“新手”被允许看守的另一个原因是，我将在离船最近的气球站点工作。这意味着，如果一只北极熊来了，我们可以在几分钟内到达船上，因此我真的不太可能使用步枪)”可知，作者在气球站点站岗是以便遇到危险时可以快速从那里离开，安全回到船上。故选B项。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Being a polar bear guard is not the most exciting job out there: you have to stand in the cold, downwind from the group, from where the polar bear is likely to approach because of the smell, looking at the horizon for several hours. On the other hand, the guard job gives you a lot of time to think and reflect while staring at this breathtaking landscape. This is one of the reasons why I often volunteer to be a polar bear guard.(做一名北极熊警卫并不是最令人兴奋的工作：你必须站在寒风中，站在团队的下风处，站在北极熊可能会因为气味而靠近的地方，盯着地平线看几个小时。另一方面，守卫的工作给了你很多时间去思考和反思，同时凝视着这令人惊叹的风景。这也是我经常志愿做北极熊守卫的原因之一)”可知，作者提到她担任北极熊警卫的工作地点是为了说明在这里她有很多时间去反思。故选C项。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“During the last period we had several interesting observations about a big puzzle that we were trying to solve. While I was reflecting on some elements, I realized that Ian and Julia recovered the balloon, so I joined them and we headed back to the ship just in time for dinner. We stayed outside only for a couple of hours but this was enough to refresh my brain with clean Arctic air and come up with new ideas and thoughts to discuss with the other scientists on board. Similar “recreational” activities were one of the reasons for which I enjoyed so much this expedition and I will certainly miss them afterwards!(在最后一段时间里，我们对一个我们试图解决的大难题有了一些有趣的观察。当我在思考一些元素时，我意识到伊恩和朱莉娅找回了气球，所以我加入了他们，我们及时回到船上吃晚饭。我们只在外面待了几个小时，但这足以让我呼吸到北极清新的空气，让我的大脑清醒过来，并产生新的想法和想法，与船上的其他科学家讨论。类似的“娱乐”活动是我如此喜欢这次探险的原因之一，我以后肯定会想念它们的！)”可知，作者在这次值班期间得到了放松，增长了见识。故选D项。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“It was a normal day, Julia and I were working in the container checking the instruments and doing other routine operations when the phone rang. It was Ian. He wanted to know if one of us could go outside to be their polar bear guard for the next few hours. We looked at each other and it was soon decided that I would go. Julia had more work to do in the container.(这是平常的一天，茱莉亚和我正在集装箱里检查仪器和做其他日常操作，这时电话响了。是伊恩。他想知道在接下来的几个小时里，我们中是否有人能出去做他们的北极熊守卫。我们面面相觑，很快就决定我要走了。朱莉娅在集装箱里还有更多的工作要做)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要描述作者担任北极熊警卫的经历和感受。因此可以推断出，本文最有可能是一篇日志。故选B项。 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题03 阅读理解（记叙文+议论文+新闻报道） 编者按：2025年新高考地区二模试题分类整理，深度解析，排版整齐。 （一） （2025·河北石家庄·二模） Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks. It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League. Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game. Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.” To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program. Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.” 1．Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program? A．His son asked him to support the game. B．The kids’ league faced declining participation. C．He wanted to promote his own law firm. D．He hoped to popularize a hockey organization. 2．What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Learned the rules. B．Got injured. C．Attracted donations. D．Became interested. 3．How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program? A．By organizing charity matches. B．By collecting and selling used items. C．By charging participation fees. D．By raising money from the community. 4．What can we learn about the program’s impact? A．It reduced screen time for children. B．It increased waste sent to landfills. C．It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D．It created jobs for the local residents. （二） （2025·河南·二模） Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, a group of researchers work with novel artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop what they call the “new virtual worlds” of music. Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf are among more than 30 doctoral students working with Dr. Mathieu Barthet, a senior lecturer in Digital Media, to explore computational creativity and generative AI. Together, they have set up a futuristic studio where music meets cutting-edge tech. “It’s like extended reality, XR, a way of extending the physical reality that we live in,” Graf said while showcasing “Netz”, his virtual instrument. Andrea plays the “HITar”, an advanced guitar with AI sensors, which reads his movements to make drum and combined sounds. While the presence of AI in music-making can be traced back to the 1950s, recent groundbreaking advances in generative AI, with robots now making music as digital pop stars, have divided opinions in the industry. Made popular by the ChatGPT language system, generative AI is able to create content including original sounds, lyrics or entire songs on its own. UK alternative rock singer-songwriter Yungblud believes AI could help his music go “to another direction”. Other musicians worry that the technology could go too far. “I feel if you need AI to help write a song, especially when it’s for a likeness, that’s not cool,” Amy Love from the band Nova Twins said, adding that using dead artists’ voices is “not on”. “Unlawful development is what would put the sort of the opportunities of generative AI at risk,” said Abbas Lightwalla, director of global legal policy at an organization. But regulation of generative AI is only in its early stages. “I think AI can have its place in the music production chain, again if it’s guided in the right way and if we ensure that the musicians keep a certain amount of control, and performers as well,” said Dr. Barthet, “and there might be situations where AI-generated music works for new things that have not even emerged yet in new virtual worlds.” 1．What do Andrea and Max try to achieve? A．To improve AI’s creativity. B．To run a studio aided by AI. C．To employ AI to make music. D．To develop XR with the aid of AI. 2．What is Yungblud’s attitude to AI’s role in music? A．Critical. B．Tolerant. C．Uncertain. D．Supportive. 3．What can be inferred about AI according to Dr. Barthet? A．AI is likely to be out of control. B．AI can have a very bright future. C．AI can build an ideal virtual world. D．AI is in great danger of disappearance. 4．Which can best serve as the title for the text? A．AI Comes: Legal or Illegal for Music? B．AI Comes: Blow or New Era for Music? C．AI Comes: Success or Failure of Technology? D．AI Comes: Chance or Challenge of Business? （三） （2025·河南·二模） My father’s thrift (节俭) philosophy shaped my youth. Unlike peers receiving pocket money, I never got a penny — not from cruelty, but to build self-reliance. Each morning, he’d note, “Mrs. Wilson needs her garden weeded; Mr. Carter requires help sorting bottles.” I earned coins through seasonal work in the neighborhood: sweeping leaves, shoveling snow and babysitting. Savings filled the tin under my bed, its weight showing my growing pride. Though he occasionally borrowed for emergencies (a flat tire or a medical bill), repayment was exact and timely. When I lost two months’ earnings in a failed lemonade business, his only words were, “Live and learn.” At twelve, I considered this cruel; at thirty, I value its wisdom — true lessons grow through doing. Modern thrift education focuses on saving, but ignores its key point: earning. Father believed “earned coins teach value; given coins generate greed” — a truth wealthy families overlook while advocating thrift. By delivering papers at dawn and mowing lawns at dusk, I learned that true thrift is a triad (三位一体) — earn through labor, save with intention, spend with care. This trio, unteachable in classrooms, roots in blistered (满是水泡的) hands and difficult situations. Locally, supermarkets throws outdated bread (still eatable) as shelters beg for donations. Witnessing global contrasts inspires my resolve: 1.3 billion tons of food go bad annually — enough to feed all the hungry — while 800 million starve. This phenomenon fuels my Food Rescue project — redirecting bakery remains to food banks and training youth to reuse deserted furniture for schools. Through such acts, thrift becomes social justice. As Father said, “Earning teaches respect for resources.” In our wasteful era, thrift transforms from personal discipline to collective duty. 1．Why did the author work for neighbors during his youth? A．To raise fund for his project. B．To help neighbors in need. C．To meet his father’s principle. D．To solve weight problems. 2．What does the author now think about his father’s words “Live and learn”? A．A plus. B．A burden. C．A dilemma. D．A cruelty. 3．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The role of true thrift. B．The examples of true thrift. C．The core of true thrift. D．The challenges of true thrift. 4．Why does the author mention the global food waste data? A．To evaluate modern school systems. B．To stress thrift’s application in society. C．To urge stricter laws against food waste. D．To compare different consumption habits. （四） （2025·山西·二模） Right now, I have three different water bottles sitting on my desk. My makeup table is so messy that it would take me at least three minutes to locate my lipstick. Under my bed I have bags, purses and who knows what else that I’ve forgotten about. Sound familiar? Be honest: How often does your social media scrolling lead to shopping? And how many of those things that advertisements made you buy did you actually need? Advertising, or marketing, often gets the blame for fueling wasteful consumption, and I can see why. It involves employing persuasive techniques to encourage an addictive behavior that results in repeat buying. Companies often advocate strategies such as limited-time discounts, promotions and coupons (优惠券). I’ve definitely fallen for them many times. A membership card is another effective form of marketing that increases the likelihood of returning customers. Since buying more will lead to the accumulation of loyalty points (积分), customers will return regularly to purchase items. When their loyalty points are about to expire, customers will return to buy more even if they do not need them. But here’s the thing: It’s not just advertising. The rise of inexpensive products made on a large scale has made it way too easy to live wastefully. These products are often affordable and non-durable so that they can be frequently replenished (补充) at low cost. I mean, how many of us have bought a trendy $10 shirt, only to throw it after a few wears? Similarly, fast furniture is generating massive waste as home owners turn to these cheap and stylish pieces of furniture that often do not last long. The faster buyers replenish their products, the more waste is created. As I sit here, surrounded by the mess and reflecting on my shopping habits, a realization has dawned on me. It is ultimately the choice of individuals who must decide what they should buy and not be influenced by advertising or submit to the temptation of cheap and trendy products. After all, there is just so much we can eat, wear or use. Maybe it’s time to think twice before clicking “add to cart”. 1．How does the author introduce the topic? A．By comparing different lifestyles. B．By relating to her own experience. C．By stressing her addiction to technology. D．By questioning the function of household items. 2．Why is advertising blamed for wasteful consumption according to paragraph 2? A．It forces people to buy large packages. B．It exposes people to constant disturbance. C．It tempts people to make repeat purchases. D．It misguides people with false information. 3．What does the author intend to say in the last paragraph? A．Trendy products need quality upgrades. B．Advertising content requires strict regulations. C．Social media platforms should set a limit to ads. D．Shopping decisions should be based on real needs. 4．Which is a suitable title for the text? A．Mass Production: From Trend to Trash B．Advertising: The Mastermind that Misleads Us C．What on Earth Drives Wasteful Consumption? D．Does Social Media Contribute to Repeat Buying? （五） （2025·黑龙江·二模） Do teenagers need to relax? Increasingly not just parents are seeking a break from work and family pressures but adolescents too, coping with “intense schooling and sports programmes”. So much so that the Global Wellness Summit identifies teen wellness as a trend for 2025 with the industry focusing on teenagers’ emotional intelligence, resilience, and how to survive in a digital world through resorts, retreats, and mental wellness apps. Rina Raphael, author of The Gospel of Wellness, tells me wellness—physical and mental health—has replaced the once-dominant fashion and beauty industries. McKinsey reports that Gen Z outspends older consumers on mindfulness-related wellness products such as meditation classes, mindfulness apps, and therapy sessions, even seeking preventive solutions to ageing-related health issues. One of the problems the wellness sector aims to address is mental health. Blame for the mental health crisis has been laid on smartphones. But apps also offer a solution. Many, like Chill Panda and HappiMe are on the UK’s CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health services) website and in demand. A study in The Lancet concluded bans or restrictions at school don’t lead to “better mental wellbeing in adolescents.” Parents have a role too. An intensive parenting often leaves children without examples of parents socialising or pursuing passions. There’s nothing bad about forming healthy habits. But is the wellness industry responding to—or contributing to—the pressures young people face? Think about the new toy package Mattel released five years ago: Wellness Barbie—a more glowing and relaxed version of Barbie and a product in training children to become consumers of wellness. And those baby massage classes dressed up as a wellbeing treatment to improve the infants’ mood and physical health struck me as ridiculous. What’s a baby got to worry about? The idea that experiences bought by parents and offered by the wellness industry solve adolescent anxiety seems unpromising at best. As Raphael points out, the problem with wellness is “it’s very much tied to productivity, aesthetics (美学) and consumerism. It adds a pressure that you have to be working on yourself.” But I can’t see it ending. After all, as Ronald Purser, author of McMindfulness, told me: “You can never be too well; that’s why it’s a massive growth industry”. 1．What could be counted as a wellness activity? A．Aiming for top grades nonstop. B．Practicing mindfulness using an app. C．Checking social media for attention. D．Skipping meals to manage body shape. 2．What is a possible reason for teen mental health issues? A．A demand for services. B．A passion for sports. C．A ban on mental health. D．A lack of role models. 3．What would Rina Raphael agree with most? A．The fashion and beauty industries matter more to Gen Z. B．Teenagers are pressured to consume wellness products. C．Wellness Barbie assists children’s adaptation. D．Baby massage classes are not effective as expected. 4．What’s author’s attitude towards the wellness industry? A．Hopeful. B．Calm. C．Critical. D．Pessimistic. （六） （2025·浙江·二模） Off the coast of Santa Barbara — Just yards from the Fish 1, a 22-foot research ship, a humpback whale about twice the size of the boat threw itself out of the water, sending shining droplets in a broken necklace of splash. In the other direction, a cargo ship, piled high with containers, crept closer. Aboard the Fish 1, a slight figure whose face is wrinkled from years in the sun and saltwater, looked from one to the other. Ocean scientist Douglas McCauley wanted to see whether the near real-time detection system he and his colleagues had developed, Whale Safe, could prevent crashes between whales and ships in the Santa Barbara Channel. By collecting data from several sources, Whale Safe forecasts to ships the chances of meeting a whale and then grades shipping companies on whether they actually slow down during whale migrations. “We can literally watch all of the ships in California and across the whole ocean; we are better positioned than ever before to try to track damage before it occurs, ” McCauley said, “We are in trouble if we don't do something different, and I realized that if I kept sticking my head literally underwater or stayed in the lab, these problems weren’t going to fix themselves.” Humans have worked in the seas for centuries. But as development has intensified and the planet has warmed, the 43-year-old McCauley has dared to brave the gray area between scientific research and advocacy to try to fix these problems — or at least make them visible. “One of Doug’s notable qualities as a scientist is that he is keen to explore outside the box,” said Benjamin Halpern, a professor of marine biology and ocean conservation who has worked with McCauley for about a decade. “He is a very creative thinker, and able to think differently about the solutions to problems and what kinds of research and science can help inform those.” 1．Why are the whale and the ship mentioned in paragraph. 1? A．To tell a story. B．To describe a scene. C．To provide an example. D．To make a comparison. 2．What do we know about Whale Safe? A．It alarms the whales about the presence of ships. B．It offers data-driven warnings to the ships. C．It grades shipping companies all year around. D．It records crashes between whales and ships. 3．What can we infer from McCauley’ words? A．Preventive measures are critical to whale protection. B．Conventional approaches prove effective in damage tracking. C．Underwater investigation guarantees real-time ocean monitoring. D．Laboratory research provides valuable solutions to ocean problems. 4．Which of the following can best describe Douglas McCauley? A．Courageous and hard-working. B．Adventurous and open-minded. C．Competitive and forward-looking. D．Innovative and solution-oriented. （七） （2025·辽宁·二模） Emma Carter, a 28-year-old fashion designer, first started exploring ways to reduce her expenses when she realized her monthly spending was higher than her income. She searched online for budgeting tips and money-saving strategies and soon discovered the world of cashback websites and loyalty programs, which she now uses regularly to save money on her everyday purchases. “I used to think that saving money meant giving up the things I enjoy,” Emma says. “But now I realize that with a little effort, I can still enjoy my favorite products and services while spending less. It’s all about being smart with your money.” Emma’s journey began in 2018 when she moved to a new city for work. Facing higher living costs, she decided to take control of her finances. She started by tracking her expenses and identifying areas where she could cut back. One of Emma’ s favorite money-saving tricks is using cashback apps. After each purchase, she uploads a photo of her receipt to the app, which then checks it and offers cashback on items that qualify. “It’s like getting paid to shop,” she says. “I’ve earned hundreds of pounds just by doing something I would do anyway.” In addition to cashback apps, Emma also takes advantage of loyalty programs offered by her favorite stores. By collecting points every time she shops, she can exchange them for discounts or free products. “It’s a win-win situation,” she explains. “I get to save money while still buying the things I love.” “You don’t have to make huge changes to see a difference,” she says. “Even small savings can add up over time. The key is to stay the course and make saving a part of your daily routine.” 1．Why did Emma start to save money? A．She could not make ends meet. B．She was attracted by budgeting tips. C．She suffered a decrease in her income. D．She desired to change her financial habits. 2．What does Emma mean by saying “It’s like getting paid to shop” in paragraph 3? A．She receives discounts on future purchases. B．She earns money from the stores she shops at. C．She gets free products from her favorite stores. D．She earns cashback on her purchases through apps. 3．Which words can best describe Emma? A．Carefree and creative. B．Generous and friendly. C．Ambitious and adventurous. D．Determined and resourceful. 4．What is Emma’s advice on saving money? A．Seek tips widely online. B．Make full use of free apps. C．Be consistent with small savings. D．Maintain the old lifestyle completely. （八） （2025·浙江·二模） Will machines turn on humanity? Will we become slaves for a superior artificial intelligence? While such questions may seem to belong to the field of science fiction, the world-ending potential of AI is becoming an increasingly urgent topic—mostly due to the rapid ongoing development of popular technologies like ChatGPT. The more extreme concerns around AI involve what’s known as the singularity. In his 2010 paper The Singularity: A Philosophical Analysis, the philosopher David Chalmers describes the singularity as follows: “What happens when machines become more intelligent than humans? One view is that this event will be followed by an explosion to ever-greater levels of intelligence, as each generation of machines creates more intelligent machines in turn. This intelligence explosion is now known as the ‘singularity’.” The main worry is that, if such a singularity event were to occur, we’d no longer have authority over what happens in society. While influential figures across AI research express real concern about the singularity, however, American philosopher Daniel Dennett doesn’t buy it. As he puts it, “I am not worried about humanity creating a race of super-intelligent agents, but that does not mean I am not worried. I see other, less dramatic, but much more likely, scenarios in the immediate future that are cause for concern.” He argues that smart technology presents us with more practical threats that have a far higher likelihood of occurring. As Dennett clarifies: “The real danger is not that machines more intelligent than we are will usurp (篡夺) our role as captains of our destinies, but that we will overestimate the comprehension of our latest thinking tools, easily ceding (让渡) authority to them far beyond their competence. ” Take transport. It’s not just aviation and shipping industries that depend on GPS for safe and efficient navigation: how many individuals now turn to their smartphones instead of using a road map? As Dennett summarizes: “Use it or lose it is the rule of thumb cited at this point. . . how concerned should we be that we are dumbing ourselves down by our growing reliance on intelligent machines? ” 1．What makes the future of AI become a hot topic? A．Advancement of technologies. B．Popularity of science fiction. C．Humanity of machines. D．Rise of unemployment. 2．Which of the following can best describe “singularity”? A．It is a fictional design that populates science novels. B．It is a hypothetical point where machines beat human intelligence. C．It is a mathematical model that predicts the development of AI. D．It is a possible situation where intelligence explosion is under control. 3．According to Daniel Dennett, what should we really worry about? A．The probable occurrence of singularity. B．Human's creation of super thinking tools. C．Machine's dominance over human beings. D．Human's misjudgment of AI's capabilities. 4．What would be the best title for the text? A．Super-intelligence: the future trend of AI. B．Overreliance: the real danger of AI. C．Singularity: the uncontrollable nature of AI. D．Reliability: the wide application of AI. （九） （2025·黑龙江·二模） By my early 40s, I had exhausted all the hobbies supposed to make me feel better about entering middle age. At the height of my desperation, I decided to sign up for a ballet class. “But you’re not very flexible,” my husband gently reminded me. He wasn’t wrong. I nearly injured myself when trying to stretch my leg. Also, my track record for committing to physical activity wasn’t great. But I was determined to give it a try. I needed confirmation that my body was capable of movement and grace. Before leaving the house for my first ballet class for adults, I hadn’t expected any of it to stick. But this time, the exact same things that had made me flee the studio as a 10-year-old now brought a certain joy. When I expressed disappointment with my lack of grace in practising simple acts, my teacher reminded me ballet isn’t about perfection. Rather, it’s about striving for perfection. As a writer arguing sentences all day hoping they will approach the beautiful, perfect construct in her mind, this felt like the best, most fierce writing advice. Slowly, I felt more comfortable with the body I saw staring back at me in the mirror. And the idea that my body is still a work in progress encourages me. If anything, ballet is forcing me to rethink my relationship with my body. As for the imperfections? They’re part of being alive. Eight years into my ballet classes, I’m a lifelong advanced beginner. Recently, my teacher taught us a beginner-appropriate version of the Rose Adagio from Sleeping Beauty. As I stood in my living room, balancing shakily and dancing for nobody but myself, I felt every inch a ballerina. 1．Why did the author learn ballet in her middle age? A．To provide support to her ballet instructor. B．To cultivate inspiration for her writing career. C．To participate in a personally fulfilling activity. D．To demonstrate her continuing physical capabilities. 2．How did the author probably feel about ballet as a child? A．Terrified. B．Interested. C．Relieved. D．Determined. 3．What kind of person is the author? A．Curious and mild. B．Strict yet indecisive. C．Negative yet honest. D．Determined and open-minded. 4．What does ballet teach the author? A．Enjoy the journey of becoming a better self. B．It’s acceptable to forgive herself for not trying. C．Physical flexibility comes first for the middle-aged. D．One shouldn’t stop striving for personal achievements. （十） （2025·广东·二模） The path to success isn’t always clear-cut. Julia Green knows this well. Just as she graduated from college, a financial crisis swept the country, making it hard to get a job in journalism. Despite her growing worries, she didn’t give up on her dream; instead, she tried a global volunteer program for her self-growth. A year later, Green began taking random writing jobs to make ends meet, while dreaming of a day when she could write freely and be paid for it. Afterwards, she applied for the fully funded Master of Fine Arts program, and was accepted to study fiction writing at the University of Michigan. Though the program didn’t end up opening many doors for her, she was paid to write and take classes. Green has never shied away from challenging topics. Marriage, healthcare, employment and more have featured noticeably in her writing, and she is especially impressive when it comes to music criticism. “I’ve intentionally tried to keep my lane (道路) very wide,” she said. “It was what I had to do in the beginning. I wanted to become a well-rounded writer.” She penned articles for a variety of websites. Slowly, she began to build a reputation for fearlessness. “I’ve been writing since I was 22. This craft requires that you have a tough skin.” said Green, when asked about her writing journey. “As a writer, you are not well served by caring what other people think about you. You have to be emotionally prepared to face rejection.” In the past decade, Green, lacking many examples to model after, has achieved remarkable success through great effort. She landed regular writing positions, had worked in respected journals, made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and wrote a world-class bestseller. By any young journalist’s definition, Green had arrived. 1．What do we know about Green from the first two paragraphs? A．A financial crisis ruined her dream. B．Further education made her optimistic. C．Volunteering brought her new jobs. D．Her passion for writing did not change. 2．Why did Green pursue a diverse path? A．To show off her creativity. B．To please critical readers. C．To develop her adaptability. D．To build her a reputation. 3．What matters most to her career according to Green? A．Handling criticism bravely. B．Maintaining youthful skin. C．Gaining public recognition. D．Writing about her journey. 4．Which words can best describe Green? A．Independent and considerate. B．Generous and creative. C．Hard-working and determined. D．Ambitious and modest. （十一） （2025·山东·二模） Did you know that an average Indian household wastes over 50 litres of water daily? At just 18, Mannat Kaur has found a way to change that. Mannat’s story towards sustainability began at home. Her parents had educated her in following a more sustainable path towards everyday events. This early exposure to sustainable practices laid the foundation for her later efforts. However, Mannat’s passion for water recycling was sparked by a first-hand experience in 2016. “I saw people struggling for two days during a supply shortage in Delhi’s canals, searching for water and carrying their pots,” recalls Mannat. Determined to find a solution, 10-year-old Mannat started researching. She surveyed 400 people to understand barriers to greywater (洗涤水) recycling. Mannat found that people were willing to have a recycling system, but the limitations and the lack of knowledge stopped them from doing so. Driven by a desire to bridge this gap, Mannat began a mission. Her innovation, a decentralised greywater recycling system, comprises two key components: the Bilge Vessel (BV) and the Scupper Valve (SV). The Scupper Valve, a compact device placed in the floor drain, collects shower and kitchen greywater, which is then pumped to the Bilge Vessel or filtration (过滤). The Bilge Vessel is a three-bucket filtration system that purifies water using natural filter media. “The Bilge Vessel stores the recycled water, which can be used for non-drinking operations and activities that require non-human contact like irrigation, mopping, car washing, etc,” shares Mannat. The impact of Mannat’s system is evident in her own home, where the prototype has been functioning for two years. For a family of four, the system saves 5,000 to 6,000 litres of potable water per month, effectively recycling 50%of their water demand. Furthermore, her decentralised approach significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to traditional centralised sewage treatment systems. Mannat Kaur’s journey is an inspiring example of how youthful innovation, coupled with a deep understanding of real-world problems, can lead to impactful solutions. Her greywater recycling system addresses water scarcity and promotes a sustainable lifestyle, making her a true champion of environmental stewardship. 1．What inspired Mannat to focus on water recycling? A．A scientific project. B．Delhi’s water crisis. C．Her parents’ advice. D．A household practice. 2．What was a problem with greywater recycling according to the survey? A．Lack of government funding. B．Public disinterest in recycling C．Great distance between families. D．Challenges in knowledge and methods. 3．How does Mannat’s creation work? A．By collecting, filtering and storing. B．By treating, purifying, and storing. C．By reducing, recycling and reusing. D．By pumping, filtering and dumping. 4．Which might be the best title for the text? A．Reducing Pollution in Households B．Personal Efforts in Water Conservation C．A Teen’s Innovation for Water Recycling D．The History of Pollution Treatment Systems （十二） （2025·山东·二模） At 17, Toronto’s Sheriauna Haase has already carved an extraordinary path as a world-class paraathlete, dancer, and actress. In November 2023, she secured dual bronze medals in the 100m and 200m races at Santiago’s Parapan American Games — a striking achievement for a teen who began paraathletics training just one year earlier. Born with a congenital limb reduction (先天性肌肉萎缩), Haase credits her success to resilience (复原力), self-belief, and the transformative power of support. Haase’s athletic success is extended by her vibrant artistic pursuits. A dancer since age two, Haase channels self-expression through movement, landing roles in TV series like Circuit Breakers and The Next Step. Through acting, she advocates for disability representation, transforming dance into a celebration of identity, empowering her to accept her uniqueness. Childhood bullying (欺凌) once shook her confidence, but her family, especially her mother, became her anchor. “They taught me to love myself as I am,” she says. This self-acceptance fueled her determination to master ballet routines and sprinting techniques alike. Guided by coach Bob Westman, Athletics Canada’s lead para coach, Haase shaped her raw talent into medal-winning precision within two months. Westman, with over a decade of Paralympian training experience, praised her “focus, drive, and maturity”. Now an ambassador for Holland Bloorview Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, Haase champions inclusivity, inspiring others to accept their potential. Coach Westman predicts she’ll become a household name, not only for her athletic excellence but for her infectious enthusiasm for life. Her story highlights the power of self-love, support, and an unyielding spirit, urging others to celebrate uniqueness and unlock their boundless potential. “I want people to feel empowered,” she affirms. 1．What can we learn about Haase from paragraph 1? A．She gained remarkable results despite short training. B．Her medals came from many years of focused practice. C．Her training covered different fields from an early age. D．She stressed more on hard training than improving skills. 2．What does the underlined word “anchor” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．A noticeable pride. B．A competitive challenge. C．A reminder of duty. D．A source of strength. 3．Which of the following best describes Sheriauna Haase? A．Confident and reserved. B．Independent and humble. C．Talented and tough-minded. D．Knowledgeable and inspiring. 4．What can be learned from Sheriauna Haase’s story? A．Talent in a field is the key to success. B．Disabilities set boundaries to our life. C．Self-acceptance helps to beat barriers. D．Achievements result from creativity. （十三） （2025·广东·二模） Distraction is often said to be the major cognitive (认知的) crisis of our time. In a recent article in The Atlantic, Rose Horowitch noted that “university students have trouble staying focused on even a poem”, and many American middle and high schools have shifted from literary texts to shorter passages. Actually, accusations of declining attention are nothing new in modernity. Even in the early 20th century, Ezra Pound observed a shift from poetry to prose (散文), explaining it as a result of readers’ inability to engage with the linguistic complexity of poetry. Over the decades, similar complaints about attention have continued. Yet, Horowitch suggests that rather than a loss of reading ability, we may be witnessing a shift in consumption habits. Students now view reading books much like listening to old record albums — outdated. Meanwhile, the popularity of audiobooks continues to grow. This suggests that the issue is not an inability to read long novels but rather a shift in what people value. “Students can still read books,” Horowitch wrote. “They’re just choosing not to.” This raises a deeper question: What kind of attention do we truly need, and why? Psychologists distinguish between focused attention and broader attention. In the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment, participants counting basketball passes failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit dancing in the background. A wider focus, in contrast, may engage different cognitive skills and offer unique benefits. Could the younger generation be developing valuable attention modes we fail to recognize? What of the rapid, quick-fire, written exchanges of instant messaging? The art of making short and clever statements in 140 or 280 characters? What about the skills and quick reactions needed in video games? These new ways of engaging with content challenge us to rethink — with history as our guide — how we might approach long-form culture in fresh and flexible ways. 1．What does the underlined word “accusations” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Criticisms. B．Origins. C．Trends. D．Indicators. 2．What does the increase of audiobook listeners imply according to Horowitch? A．Printed books are less accessible. B．Reading preferences have changed. C．Digital reading devices are more popular. D．Modern people have limited reading time. 3．Why does the author mention the Invisible Gorilla Experiment in paragraph 4? A．To display the difficulty of multitasking. B．To illustrate the limitation of focused attention. C．To prove the wide presence of distraction in daily life. D．To stress the importance of cognitive flexibility in sports. 4．What will probably be discussed next? A．More valuable lessons taught by history. B．Challenges facing the young generation. C．The impact of technology on literacy skills. D．Strategies for book reading in the digital age. （十四） （2025·广东·二模） Shane Gross is from Saskatchewan, Canada, a province far away from the sea, so his first underwater experiences were in a cold, green lake with a disposable film camera. Despite this, he’s always been fascinated by the ocean, especially sharks, and watched Jaws countless times. After backpacking through Australia in 2009 and diving along the way, he decided to pursue his passion seriously. In 2011, he moved to the Bahamas to work as a dive instructor, which allowed him to spend more time in the water and improve his photography skills. In 2017, while diving at one of their regular spots, “Sea Garden”, Gross and his girlfriend encountered a turtle (海龟). They were deeply upset at the terrible scene—the turtle was trapped, struggling, and ultimately dying. Realizing there was nothing they could do to save it, Gross removed the abandoned fishing line wrapped around the turtle and documented the moment. His photograph later won first place in the conservation category of the 2019 International Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, bringing attention to the problem of sea waste that often goes unseen. When asked about his approach to creating remarkable underwater photography, Shane Gross advises underwater photographers to go beyond just one image. He encourages them to document the entire scene they’re passionate about, even if it means taking some shots above the water. Once you have a story to tell, create a shot list and keep shooting until you have recorded it fully. For Shane, spending time in the ocean is deeply fulfilling. “I live a marine (海洋的) lifestyle,” he says. “But most people don’t share this connection.” To bridge this gap, he created Bahamas Underwater, a book combining stories and vivid imagery to introduce people to marine ecosystems and their wonders. Shane recommends that taking the time to admire the breathtaking views of the ocean should be the initial step toward creating meaningful change — a shift from indifference to active care. 1．What can we learn about Shane Gross from paragraph 1? A．He grew up in the coastal area. B．He longed to be a dive instructor. C．He followed his childhood passion. D．He did academic research on sharks. 2．Why did Shane take a photo of the sea turtle? A．To criticize overfishing. B．To protect natural habitats. C．To save the injured animal. D．To highlight marine pollution. 3．What is the key to good underwater photography according to paragraph 3? A．A large image. B．A unique scene. C．A complete story. D．A strong motivation. 4．What does Shane suggest as the first step toward caring for the ocean? A．Promoting green lifestyles. B．Appreciating ocean’s beauty. C．Sharing marine knowledge. D．Documenting nature’s wonders. （十五） （2025·甘肃白银·二模） It was a normal day, Julia and I were working in the container checking the instruments and doing other routine operations when the phone rang. It was Ian. He wanted to know if one of us could go outside to be their polar bear guard for the next few hours. We looked at each other and it was soon decided that I would go. Julia had more work to do in the container. Obviously shooting was our last resort; there were a lot of other actions that needed to be taken beforehand in order to scare the bear away. But, if worse came to worst, we needed to be ready. The other reason for which a female “newbie” like me was allowed to guard was that I would be working at the balloon site that is the closest to the ship. This means that in case a polar bear comes we could reach the ship in just a few minutes and thus it was really unlikely that I would have to use the rifle. Being a polar bear guard is not the most exciting job out there: you have to stand in the cold, downwind from the group, from where the polar bear is likely to approach because of the smell, looking at the horizon for several hours. On the other hand, the guard job gives you a lot of time to think and reflect while staring at this breathtaking landscape. This is one of the reasons why I often volunteer to be a polar bear guard. During the last period we had several interesting observations about a big puzzle that we were trying to solve. While I was reflecting on some elements, I realized that Ian and Julia recovered the balloon, so I joined them and we headed back to the ship just in time for dinner. We stayed outside only for a couple of hours but this was enough to refresh my brain with clean Arctic air and come up with new ideas and thoughts to discuss with the other scientists on board. Similar “recreational” activities were one of the reasons for which I enjoyed so much this expedition and I will certainly miss them afterwards! 1．Why does the author guard at the balloon site? A．To admire impressive landscapes. B．To withdraw safely from here. C．To send off warning signals. D．To gather with her colleagues. 2．What does the author mention about her working place as a polar bear guard? A．It is frequently visited by polar bears. B．It is filled with various wildlife smells. C．It provides opportunities for reflection. D．It is extremely cold near the pole. 3．What does the author gain from the work shift? A．Friendship and joy. B．Confidence and courage. C．Responsibility and duty. D．Relaxation and insight. 4．What is the text most likely to be? A．A novel. B．A journal. C．A report. 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