专题11 考前必做阅读理解新闻报道突破（名师点津+精准押题）-2025新高考英语考前十天冲刺宝典

《2025新高考英语考前十天冲刺宝典》 专题11 考前必做阅读理解新闻报道突破（名师点津+精准押题）解析版 技能专区：冲刺备考名师提醒，洞悉高考命题规律，提供高效提分干货 一、重视新闻报道“总分(总)”结构，特别是首段和段首的独特引领作用。 二、新闻报道细节理解题注意落实“定位原文”和“同义替换”技巧。 三、形容词适配题注意原文定位，找到动词或形容词，确定最佳答案。 四、猜词词义题注意运用“代入法”“排除法”从逻辑性和褒贬性出发。 五、段落大意题注意定位段落和段首句概括作用，同时关注选项差异。 六、标题概括题重视三性：概括性、简洁性和新颖性；同时联系首段和关键词。 七、新闻报道长难句落实“括号法”--（从句）（非谓语）（介词短语）（名词短语）。 八、满分策略：读题干→找原文→做标记→留痕迹→看选项→扣字眼。 押题专区：做好题才有好成绩！练技能，补漏洞，提分数，强信心！ [01]（2025·四川成都·三模）Some middle school students in Anne Arundel County are trying to solve a problem for one of their peers who uses a wheelchair. By doing so, they won a major award for their school, and it has qualified them for a nationwide competition. Southern Middle School students and their science teacher, Jenna Borman, are working on a prototype desk that they hope to attach to the wheelchair of their classmate, Kenneth, who has a special disease and uses a laptop as his primary means of communication. “At present, the iPad is in a pretty heavy case and has a strap (带子) that goes around his neck and a handle on the back of it for him to hold. When he's seated, it kind of just lays in his lap. It's not very easy for him to use,” Borman said. “Kenneth always has to hold his iPad, and so this project is going to help him just set it there so his hands are free, ” said Julia Baker to the social media, a student of this school. What started off as an engineering after-school program has turned into an award-winning idea. The students recently won a statewide Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) competition called “Solve for Tomorrow”, which came with $12, 000 worth of technology for the school. “We thought it was just an idea for Kenny, and then we won. So, it was like, wow, ”said Avery Willet excitedly. “This whole project is really teaching us about how to work together and how we can help other people and not just us, ” added Everleigh Finnelle. “I learned how to work with others and a lot of teamwork so that we could make this project the best it could be, ” said Haley Brown. “There is still room for improvement. Our team is working on the prototype, making adjustments so it works perfectly for Kenny. We're really most looking forward to seeing him using it and all of our work into it, ” Finnelle said. The final design is not due for the national competition until next month. 1．Why did the students come up with the idea of the prototype desk? A．To test what they've learnt in school. B．To join a national technology contest. C．To support a classmate's special need. D．To complete a group engineering project. 2．How did the students find their winning of the STEM award? A．Satisfying. B．Surprising. C．Comforting. D．Convincing. 3．What is Finnelle’s attitude to the future of the prototype desk? A．Hopeful. B．Doubtful. C．Objective. D．Cautious. 4．What is the main idea of this text? A．A competition is gaining popularity. B．A team won an award with a special design. C．A new invention will come onto the market. D．A program fuels students’ passion for science. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了安妮阿伦德尔县的一些中学生为了帮助一位使用轮椅的同学而设计了一款原型书桌，并因此获得了一个重要奖项的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Southern Middle School students and their science teacher, Jenna Borman, are working on a prototype desk that they hope to attach to the wheelchair of their classmate, Kenneth, who has a special disease and uses a laptop as his primary means of communication.(南方中学的学生和他们的科学老师Jenna Borman正在设计一款原型书桌，他们希望将其安装在同学Kenneth的轮椅上，Kenneth患有一种特殊疾病，笔记本电脑是他主要的交流工具)”可知，学生们想出这个原型书桌的主意是为了支持一位同学的特殊需求。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第五段““We thought it was just an idea for Kenny, and then we won. So, it was like, wow, ”said Avery Willet excitedly.(“我们以为这只是Kenny的一个想法，然后我们就赢了。所以，就像，哇，”Avery Willet兴奋地说)”可推知，学生们对于赢得STEM奖项感到惊讶。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““There is still room for improvement. Our team is working on the prototype, making adjustments so it works perfectly for Kenny. We're really most looking forward to seeing him using it and all of our work into it, ” Finnelle said.(“还有改进的空间。我们的团队正在对原型进行改进，进行调整，使其完美适用于Kenny。我们真的很期待看到他使用它，以及我们所有的工作成果，”Finnelle说)”可推知，Finnelle对原型书桌的未来持希望态度。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Some middle school students in Anne Arundel County are trying to solve a problem for one of their peers who uses a wheelchair. By doing so, they won a major award for their school, and it has qualified them for a nationwide competition.(安妮阿伦德尔县的一些中学生正试图为一位使用轮椅的同学解决一个问题。通过这样做，他们为学校赢得了一个重要奖项，并获得了参加全国比赛的资格)”以及结合全文可知，本文主要报道了安妮阿伦德尔县的一些中学生为了帮助一位使用轮椅的同学而设计了一款原型书桌，并因此获得了一个重要奖项的故事。由此可知，这篇文章的主旨是一个团队凭借一个特殊的设计赢得了一个奖项。故选B。 [02]（2025·四川内江·三模）The city of Boston announced recently a major, citywide campaign to re-imagine public art. The Un-Monument initiative has received a donation of $3 million from the Mellon Foundation. The initiative aims to bring residents, artists and groups together to rethink the form and function of public art across the city. “It isn’t always easy to bring new things into public space,” said Kara Elliott-Ortega, Boston’s Chief of Arts and Culture. “Not just because there might be needless and time-consuming procedures, but because there’re spaces that are thought of as kind of frozen in time in a historic way.” Elliott-Ortega said they’ll take advantage of the funding to engage in dialogues with people about the creation of public art through temporary installations (装置), free public events and interactive cultural experiences. “We’re focused on unpacking what kinds of monuments (纪念碑) we want to have in Boston going forward, what they mean to us, what stories are missing,” said Elliott-Ortega. Boston is one of nine U. S. cities to receive funding from the Mellon Foundation. Its president Elizabeth Alexander said, “Regarding other public art, understanding and acceptance are necessary. At the end of this, I hope that the work goes on, with Mellon or with others, because the work of telling stories in public places is timeless work. So the right way is that the work continues in a way that recognizes us in all of our power and beauty.” Victor “Marka27” Qui Onez is among the initial group of artists participating in Un-Monument. He’s creating a large sculptural installation, Elevar la Cultura, consisting of 30 to 40 plastic picnic coolers. “For the most part, people use coolers for leisure time — at celebrations, barbecues, and all those things,” said Qui Onez. The artist, who was born in Mexico, came to America as a child. “But for many immigrant (移民) cultures, the cooler is a way that people who come to this country are able to make an honest living for their families, selling fresh fruit, cooked food, whatever it may be.” 1．What’s the main challenge of re-imagining public art in Boston? A．People are attached to the past. B．There are not enough funds. C．Residents show no interest in it. D．It’s difficult to find top artists. 2．What will the funding be used to do? A．Restore Boston’s old public art works. B．Create public art suitable for Boston. C．Organize more events to collect money. D．Hire more artists to create modern art. 3．What is Alexander’s hope for public art? A．Increasing its quantity. B．Speeding up its progress. C．Keeping it more traditional. D．Making it more inclusive. 4．What does the cooler symbolize for Qui Onez? A．Immigrants’ survival. B．Leisure activity. C．A wealth symbol. D．An artistic tool. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了波士顿市宣布开展一项全市性的重塑公共艺术运动，名为“非纪念碑”计划，并介绍了该计划的相关信息。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Not just because there might be needless and time-consuming procedures, but because there’re spaces that are thought of as kind of frozen in time in a historic way.(这不仅仅是因为可能存在不必要且耗时的程序，还因为有些空间被认为是以一种历史性的方式凝固在时间里)”可知，在波士顿重塑公共艺术的主要挑战是人们倾向于认为某些空间在历史上是凝固的。由此推知，人们总是留恋过去。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Elliott-Ortega said they’ll take advantage of the funding to engage in dialogues with people about the creation of public art through temporary installations (装置), free public events and interactive cultural experiences.(Elliott-Ortega表示，他们将利用这笔资金，通过临时装置、免费公共活动和互动文化体验等方式，与人们就公共艺术的创作进行对话)”可知，资金将用于创作适合波士顿的公共艺术。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“At the end of this, I hope that the work goes on, with Mellon or with others, because the work of telling stories in public places is timeless work. So the right way is that the work continues in a way that recognizes us in all of our power and beauty.(最后，我希望这项工作能继续下去，无论是和Mellon合作还是和其他人合作，因为在公共场所讲故事的工作是永恒的。所以正确的方式是，这项工作以一种承认我们所有力量和美丽的方式继续下去)”可推知，Alexander希望公共艺术更具包容性。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“But for many immigrant (移民) cultures, the cooler is a way that people who come to this country are able to make an honest living for their families, selling fresh fruit, cooked food, whatever it may be.(但对于许多移民文化来说，冷藏箱是那些来到这个国家的人能够为家人谋生的方式，他们卖新鲜水果、熟食，或者其他任何东西)”可知，对于Qui Onez来说，冷藏箱象征着移民的生存。故选A。 [03]（2025·四川内江·三模）Arshad Nadeem made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He set a new Olympic record for the longest javelin (标枪) throw — 92.97 meters. The 27-yearold became the first Pakistani to secure an individual gold medal. And one more historic thing: He is undoubtedly the first Olympic champion to be given a buffalo (水牛) as a reward. Nadeem grew up in a rural community in the Punjab province of Pakistan. He was a gifted athlete who was attracted to cricket (板球). Then his dad, who worked as a construction worker, suggested he try a javelin. On a morning TV show, a host asked about the buffalo. Nadeem said, “Okay, a buffalo will be good.” “In rural communities, a buffalo is considered one of the most honorable and valuable gifts, much like camels in desert regions like Saudi Arabia,” says Rashad Bukhari, a writer and cultural commentator. Buffalo’s milk is called the black gold of Pakistan. With a higher fat and protein content than cow’s milk, buffalo milk makes up 72% of the nation’s milk supply. Their milk is also well-suited to turn into ghee, a clarified butter that plays a vital role in the Pakistani diet, Bukhari adds. The price of a buffalo is high. That’s why Pakistanis call a buffalo a poor man’s bank. It does not even require too much care like other high maintenance animals. After letting the animal feed on grass during the day, mostly people would tie their buffalo with a tree in their yard at night. Besides, buffalo are well-suited for both hot and cold climates. In Punjab, in ancient times there was a profession called khoji, meaning “detective.” A khoji could study the footprints left by a buffalo thief and follow tracks for days, even weeks, until the thief was discovered. Now, of course, the security cameras and modern roads have brought an end to the profession. Buffalo are also a part of the traditional property brought by a female to her husband at marriage in Punjab. 1．What can be learnt about Nadeem? A．He is working as a TV show host. B．He originally intended to be a cricketer. C．He was required to take up his father’s job. D．He competed in the Olympics for a buffalo. 2．What are buffalo valued for according to Bukhari? A．Their time-honored history. B．Their cultural promotion. C．Their multi-purpose milk. D．Their work like camels. 3．What can we say about raising a buffalo in Pakistan? A．It’s science-based. B．It’s time-consuming. C．It’s eco-friendly. D．It’s cost-effective. 4．What does the author want to show about the buffalo by mentioning khoji? A．Its importance in old days. B．Its guarantee of a marriage. C．Its decline of traditional roles. D．Its symbol of modern property. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了2024年巴黎奥运会上，巴基斯坦运动员阿沙德·纳迪姆创造了标枪项目的新奥运会纪录，并成为巴基斯坦首位获得个人金牌的运动员，此外他还收到了一头水牛作为奖励。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“He was a gifted athlete who was attracted to cricket. Then his dad, who worked as a construction worker, suggested he try a javelin.(他是一名有天赋的运动员，对板球很感兴趣。然后，他的父亲，一名建筑工人，建议他尝试标枪)”可知，纳迪姆最初打算成为一名板球运动员。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“Buffalo’s milk is called the black gold of Pakistan. With a higher fat and protein content than cow’s milk, buffalo milk makes up 72% of the nation’s milk supply. Their milk is also well-suited to turn into ghee, a clarified butter that plays a vital role in the Pakistani diet, Bukhari adds.(水牛的奶被称为巴基斯坦的黑金。与牛奶相比，水牛奶的脂肪和蛋白质含量更高，占全国牛奶供应量的72%。布哈里补充说，它们的牛奶也非常适合制作酥油，酥油是一种澄清的黄油，在巴基斯坦人的饮食中起着至关重要的作用)”可知，水牛的价值体现在它们多用途的牛奶上。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“The price of a buffalo is high. That’s why Pakistanis call a buffalo a poor man’s bank. It does not even require too much care like other high maintenance animals. After letting the animal feed on grass during the day, mostly people would tie their buffalo with a tree in their yard at night.(水牛的价格很高。这就是为什么巴基斯坦人把水牛称为穷人的银行。它甚至不需要像其他需要高维护成本的动物那样太多的照顾。白天让水牛在草地上吃草后，大多数人晚上会把水牛拴在院子里的树上)”可知，在巴基斯坦养一头水牛很划算，因为水牛价格高，被称为穷人的银行，而且它不需要太多的照顾。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“In Punjab, in ancient times there was a profession called khoji, meaning “detective.” A khoji could study the footprints left by a buffalo thief and follow tracks for days, even weeks, until the thief was discovered. Now, of course, the security cameras and modern roads have brought an end to the profession.(在旁遮普，古代有一个职业叫做khoji，意思是“侦探”。一个khoji可以研究水牛小偷留下的脚印，并跟踪数天甚至数周，直到小偷被发现。当然，现在监控摄像头和现代道路的出现结束了这个职业)”可推知，作者通过提到khoji想展示水牛在过去的重要性。故选A。 [04]（2025·广东深圳·二模）A new groundbreaking study reveals a landmark breakthrough in the field of snakebite treatment. Researchers, led by David Baker from the University of Washington, have designed new proteins — unlike any found in nature — that can inactivate some of the most poisonous components of snake bite toxins (毒素). Snakebites represent a substantial global health issue, affecting millions of people each year. According to the World Health Organization, over 2 million people suffer from snakebites annually, with more than 100,000 deaths and 300,000 cases of permanent disabilities. Current treatment options, mainly obtained from animal blood, often present drawbacks, including high production costs, limited efficiency, and severe side effects, such as causing shock and breathing difficulties. In light of these challenges, Baker and his team have made effective use of deep learning tools to develop artificial proteins capable of attaching to and inactivating toxins. The study focuses on a specific group of snake proteins known as three-finger toxins. These toxins often bypass the immune (免疫的) system, making conventional treatments ineffective. Notably, the newly designed proteins provide significant protection against deadly amounts of three-finger toxins in mice, achieving survival rates ranging from 80% to 100%. By avoiding the lengthy and resource-intensive processes associated with conventional antibody development, this approach could lead to more accessible and affordable treatments. Also, the new proteins are smaller, allowing for greater penetration (渗透) into body systems to quickly inactivate the toxins and reduce damage. The efficiency and speed at which these proteins can be designed and produced using AI indicate a transformative shift in drug discovery processes, especially in resource-limited settings. While the study’s findings are encouraging, the researchers acknowledge that traditional antitoxins will remain central to snakebite treatment for the near future. The newly created computer-designed antitoxins can be integrated into existing treatment as additions, enhancing the overall effectiveness of established treatments. Meanwhile, scientists believe the new methods employed in this study could be beneficial to tackling other diseases, potentially leading to the emergence of less expensive medicines for various health challenges. 1．Which is a shortcoming of the current snakebite treatments? A．They mainly rely on animal blood. B．They are effective in certain regions. C．They can lead to serious health risks. D．They may leave toxins in patients’ bodies. 2．How did Baker’s team deal with the current challenges? A．By inventing deep learning tools. B．By identifying more snake toxins. C．By enhancing the immune system. D．By designing AI-generated proteins. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning Baker’s new study? A．Its advantages. B．Its strategies. C．Its procedures. D．Its limitations. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The existing approaches are hard to change. B．The conventional treatments are out of date. C．The new methods might enlighten other treatments. D．The new antitoxins will be the core of future methods. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要报道了一项科学家利用AI设计新型蛋白质，成功中和蛇毒的突破性研究。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Current treatment options, mainly obtained from animal blood, often present drawbacks, including high production costs, limited efficiency, and severe side effects, such as causing shock and breathing difficulties.(目前主要从动物血液中获取的治疗方案往往存在缺点，包括生产成本高、效率有限和严重的副作用，例如引起休克和呼吸困难)”可知，目前蛇咬伤治疗的缺点是会导致严重的健康风险。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“In light of these challenges, Baker and his team have made effective use of deep learning tools to develop artificial proteins capable of attaching to and inactivating toxins. The study focuses on a specific group of snake proteins known as three-finger toxins. These toxins often bypass the immune (免疫的) system, making conventional treatments ineffective. Notably, the newly designed proteins provide significant protection against deadly amounts of three-finger toxins in mice, achieving survival rates ranging from 80% to 100%.(鉴于这些挑战，Baker和他的团队已经有效地利用深度学习工具来开发能够附着和灭活毒素的人工蛋白质。这项研究的重点是一组特殊的蛇蛋白，被称为三指毒素。这些毒素经常绕过免疫系统，使传统的治疗无效。值得注意的是，新设计的蛋白质在小鼠体内对致命数量的三指毒素提供了显著的保护，使存活率从80%到100%不等)”以及第四段“The efficiency and speed at which these proteins can be designed and produced using AI indicate a transformative shift in drug discovery processes, especially in resource-limited settings.(利用人工智能设计和生产这些蛋白质的效率和速度表明，药物发现过程发生了革命性的转变，特别是在资源有限的情况下)”可知，Baker的团队通过设计人工智能生成的蛋白质应对当前的挑战。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。根据第四段“By avoiding the lengthy and resource-intensive processes associated with conventional antibody development, this approach could lead to more accessible and affordable treatments. Also, the new proteins are smaller, allowing for greater penetration (渗透) into body systems to quickly inactivate the toxins and reduce damage. The efficiency and speed at which these proteins can be designed and produced using AI indicate a transformative shift in drug discovery processes, especially in resource-limited settings.(通过避免与传统抗体开发相关的漫长和资源密集型过程，这种方法可能导致更容易获得和负担得起的治疗方法。此外，新的蛋白质更小，允许更大的渗透到身体系统，迅速灭活毒素，减少损害。利用人工智能设计和生产这些蛋白质的效率和速度表明，药物发现过程发生了革命性的转变，特别是在资源有限的情况下)”可知，这一段主要讲述了AI设计的蛋白质技术相较于传统抗蛇毒血清开发的革命性优势。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Meanwhile, scientists believe the new methods employed in this study could be beneficial to tackling other diseases, potentially leading to the emergence of less expensive medicines for various health challenges.(与此同时，科学家们相信，这项研究中采用的新方法可能对治疗其他疾病有益，可能会导致出现更便宜的药物，以应对各种健康挑战)”可知，这些新方法可能会给其他治疗方法带来启发。故选C。 [05]（2025·内蒙古呼和浩特·二模）Professor Zhang Liangren from the School of History at Nanjing University has found a unique and engaging way to impact historical and archaeological knowledge to the public through food vlogs. His approach, combining culinary delights (美味佳肴) with fascinating historical insights, has taken China’s social media by storm, attracting a wide audience and winning praise for its innovative method of storytelling. Before delving into (研究) food vlogging, Professor Zhang Liangren usually dined at the school cafeteria or restaurants near his community, rarely going beyond a five-kilometer distance from his home. However, since he started making food vlogs in the summer of 2023, he has been exploring the world extensively, dining at a variety of restaurants that were previously unknown to him. Zhang Liangren frankly admits that he is far from being a qualified “foodie”. He enjoys good food, but has not yet reached the point of searching everywhere for it. What truly led him onto the path of a food vlogger was his passion for archaeology. While watching Zhang taste the food, viewers can listen to him explaining the historical stories behind the dishes. Although the food cannot be immediately tasted, the spiritual nourishment of archaeology has satisfied the taste buds of netizens, who have exclaimed their satisfaction. Speaking of the situation at the beginning of filming,Zhang Liangren admitted, “Because I rarely did these things before, I was quite uncomfortable in front of the camera at first. My Mandarin was not very good either, so my speech and movements were very stiff. But gradually, I got used to it and overall, it’s much better than before.” As for which places he prefers to visit for check-ins, Zhang Liangren states that he prefers shops with a certain level of fame, “It must be down-to-earth, the kind of place that caters to the common people.” He mentioned that he usually chooses small stalls or shops with a long history and good reputation. Sometimes he also selects based on festivals, tasting the food while narrating the methods of preparation and the cultural significance behind the dishes. 1．What is most Chinese audiences’ attitude to Professor Zhang’s food vlogs? A．Doubtful. B．Approving. C．Unconcerned. D．Hopeful. 2．Why does Professor Zhang become a food vlogger? A．He is popular among the netizens. B．He intends to share various food. C．He is fascinated with archaeology. D．He considers himself a qualified foodie. 3．What kind of shops will Professor Zhang choose for his vlogs? A．Time-honored brand stores. B．Reputable chain stores. C．Shops full of influencers. D．Unknown small stalls or shops. 4．Which of the following can best describe Professor Zhang? A．Passionate and humble. B．Sympathic and generous. C．Innovative and devoted. D．Knowledgeable and gifted. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了南京大学历史学院张良仁教授通过美食视频博客向公众传播历史和考古知识的创新方式及其影响。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“His approach, combining culinary delights (美味佳肴) with fascinating historical insights, has taken China’s social media by storm, attracting a wide audience and winning praise for its innovative method of storytelling. (他的方法将美食与迷人的历史见解相结合，在中国社交媒体上掀起了风暴，吸引了广泛的观众，并因其创新的故事讲述方式而赢得了赞誉。)”可知，大多数中国观众对张教授的美食视频博客持赞成的态度。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“What truly led him onto the path of a food vlogger was his passion for archaeology. (真正引领他走上美食视频博主之路的是他对考古学的热情。)”可知，张教授成为美食视频博主是因为他对考古学很着迷。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“He mentioned that he usually chooses small stalls or shops with a long history and good reputation. (他提到他通常会选择历史悠久、口碑好的小摊或商店。)”可知，张教授会选择历史悠久的品牌店来拍摄他的视频博客。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Professor Zhang Liangren from the School of History at Nanjing University has found a unique and engaging way to impact historical and archaeological knowledge to the public through food vlogs. (南京大学历史学院的张良仁教授通过美食视频博客找到了一种独特而吸引人的方式，向公众传播历史和考古知识。)”以及最后一段中“Sometimes he also selects based on festivals, tasting the food while narrating the methods of preparation and the cultural significance behind the dishes. (有时他也会根据节日来选择，一边品尝食物，一边讲述食物的准备方法和背后的文化意义。)”可推知，张教授是一个有创新精神和敬业精神的人。故选C。 [06]（24-25高三下·陕西西安·阶段练习）The sun was shining, people were paddling in the sea and dogs were being walked — a typical day on the beautiful Dorset coast. Just a few minutes inland, however, history was being made. Yesterday, at the National Trust’ s Purbeck Heaths nature reserve, four beavers (海狸) were released from cages and crawled into Little Sea, a 33-hectare lake — the first to be legally released in England after a 400-year disappearance and a fight to return them to the landscape. The Trust says this is the prime habitat for them to wander free, with no fenced enclosures, full of lakes and watercourses for the beavers to make their home. The Trust has permission to release 25 on the island but is starting with four and then making more releases in coming years if this one goes well. “I feel real hope,” said David Brown, the director at Purbeck. “I’ve worked as an ecologist for 40 years and this is the most optimistic time in my career without doubt. We are visibly, measurably recovering nature and that is so exciting!” Conservationists have been campaigning for the return of the beaver for decades because it is a keystone species, whose existence allows other creatures to develop well. This is because beavers create complex wetland habitats by digging channels and pools and constructing leaky dams. Their dams can also deal with pollution, helping to clean up rivers, and prevent flooding as well as drought. The Trust has worked with local farmers and landowners to ensure the beavers do not cause unwanted disruption. Purbeck hopes it will stimulate year-round nature tourism as people come to see the beavers and the habitats they create. “We have been seeing the economic development shift from bucket-and-spade tourism to nature tourism, and that is more sustainable,” Brown said. 1．Why is the beavers’ release considered historical? A．They are the first beavers spotted in the wild. B．It marks an improvement in lake protection. C．They are reintroduced to the wild after centuries of absence. D．It offers a great chance for people to interact with them freely. 2．What does the underlined word “prime” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Perfect. B．Temporary. C．Familiar. D．Extra. 3．What aspect of the beavers do conservationists highlight? A．Their impact on the ecosystem. B．Their capability of constructing dams. C．Their adaptability to the environment. D．Their popularity among tourists. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The beavers will reach other reserves quickly. B．Beaver tourism may reshape the local economy. C．More beavers will be released next summer. D．Bucket-and-spade tourism is declining sharply. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了英格兰在400年海狸消失后，首次在多塞特海岸的珀贝克荒原自然保护区合法放归了四只海狸。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Yesterday, at the National Trust’s Purbeck Heaths nature reserve, four beavers were released from cages and crawled into Little Sea, a 33-hectare lake — the first to be legally released in England after a 400-year disappearance and a fight to return them to the landscape.(昨天，在国家信托基金会的珀贝克荒原自然保护区，四只海狸从笼子里被放出来，爬进了占地33公顷的小海湖——这是英格兰在400年海狸消失后，首次合法放归海狸，也是为让它们重返自然景观而进行的斗争)”可知，海狸的放归被认为是具有历史意义的，是因为它们在消失几个世纪后被重新引入野外。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词下文“with no fenced enclosures, full of lakes and watercourses for the beavers to make their home.(没有围栏围起来的区域，到处都是湖泊和水道，供海狸安家)”可知，该基金会表示，这是它们自由漫步的完美的栖息地，由此可知，prime的意思是“完美的”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Conservationists have been campaigning for the return of the beaver for decades because it is a keystone species, whose existence allows other creatures to develop well. This is because beavers create complex wetland habitats by digging channels and pools and constructing leaky dams. Their dams can also deal with pollution, helping to clean up rivers, and prevent flooding as well as drought.(几十年来，自然保护主义者一直在为海狸的回归而奔走，因为海狸是一种关键物种，它们的存在能让其他生物良好地发展。这是因为海狸通过挖掘渠道和水池以及建造漏水的水坝来创造复杂的湿地栖息地。它们的水坝还可以处理污染，帮助清理河流，防止洪水和干旱)”可知，自然保护主义者强调了海狸对生态系统的影响。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Purbeck hopes it will stimulate year-round nature tourism as people come to see the beavers and the habitats they create. “We have been seeing the economic development shift from bucket-and-spade tourism to nature tourism, and that is more sustainable,” Brown said.(普尔贝克希望，随着人们前来观赏海狸以及它们所创造的栖息地，这将刺激全年的自然生态旅游。“我们一直见证着经济发展从传统的挖沙铲土式（普通观光）旅游向自然生态旅游转变，而且这种自然生态旅游更具可持续性。” 布朗说道)”可推断出，海狸旅游可能会重塑当地经济。故选B。 [07]（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 【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．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．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．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．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。 [08]（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 【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．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．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．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．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。 [00]（2025·辽宁锦州·一模）With rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, DeepSeek has emerged as a revolutionary force redefining the boundaries of machine learning applications. Established in 2023, this AI enterprise has distinguished itself through its focus on developing self-improving algorithms (算法) while addressing the complex dilemmas caused by advanced AI systems. At the core of DeepSeek’s innovation lies DeepSeek-V3, a multimodal neural (神经的) network that combines transformer architecture with latest strengthened learning mechanisms. Unlike conventional Al models requiring periodic human updates, this self-promoting system processes over 2.3 trillion parameters (参数) in real-time through its special automatic weighting system. The model’s language processing capabilities extend beyond mere pattern recognition, enabling it to analyse confusing phrases like medical terms or cultural idioms with 94.7% accuracy in clinical trials. The company’s breakthroughs have particularly pioneered diagnostic medicine. DeepSeek’s medical AI toolset, MedAnalytica-X, recently outperformed X-ray experts in detecting early-stage cancer through its analysis of CT scans and genetic data. By identifying tumor (肿瘤) patterns invisible to the human eye, the system achieved 99.1% accuracy in a 15,000-patient multicenter study, reducing diagnostic delays by an average of 14.3 months. However, the company sparked panic when its workforce automation tools replaced 23% of customer service positions at partner organizations. In response, DeepSeek established the first AI Transition Fund, setting aside 7% of annual profits to retraining programs focused on AI supervision and computing maintenance. Looking ahead, DeepSeek’s upcoming Project Hermes seeks to translate complex Al decisions into causal reasoning chains understandable to non-experts. As governments debate AI regulation, DeepSeek’s researchers stand up for adaptive management frameworks that balance innovation with algorithmic responsibility. While doubters question whether any private company should have such transformative power, DeepSeek’s commitment to open-source its safety algorithms has eased some concerns. The company’s track suggests a future where AI doesn’t merely copy human intelligence but creates new models for human-machine cooperation. 1．What differs DeepSeek-V3 from conventional AI models? A．Periodic manual updates from engineers. B．Superior performance in language translation only. C．Real-time self-improvement through adaptive weighting. D．Its ability to process language through pattern recognition. 2．How did MedAnalytica-X improve cancer diagnosis? A．By analyzing confusing medical terms. B．By investigating genetic data and tumor patterns. C．By focusing solely on traditional imaging techniques. D．By cooperating with human X-ray experts in clinical trials. 3．What measure did DeepSeek take to relieve job replacement concerns? A．Fighting against AI regulation policies. B．Reducing the price of medical diagnostic tools. C．Suspending all the automation research permanently. D．Creating retraining programs funded by company profits. 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．AI Innovation and Its Challenges: The Story of DeepSeek B．Concerns Caused by DeepSeek’s Automation: Unemployment C．A Breakthrough in Multimodal Neural Networks: DeepSeek-V3 D．Accuracy of Cancer Diagnosis is Improving: DeepSeek’s Medical AI 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了DeepSeek这一AI企业在人工智能领域的创新成果、技术突破、应用实例以及引发的社会影响。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Unlike conventional Al models requiring periodic human updates, this self-promoting system processes over 2.3 trillion parameters (参数) in real-time through its special automatic weighting system.(与传统的需要定期人工更新的人工智能模型不同，这个自我提升的系统通过其独特的自动加权系统实时处理超过2.3万亿个参数。)”可知，DeepSeek-V3通过独特的自动加权系统实时处理大量参数，实现自我提升，这是它与传统模型的不同之处。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“DeepSeek’s medical AI toolset, MedAnalytica-X, recently outperformed X-ray experts in detecting early-stage cancer through its analysis of CT scans and genetic data. By identifying tumor (肿瘤) patterns invisible to the human eye, the system achieved 99.1% accuracy in a 15,000-patient multicenter study, reducing diagnostic delays by an average of 14.3 months.(DeepSeek 的医疗人工智能工具集MedAnalytica-X最近在通过分析CT扫描图像和基因数据来检测早期癌症方面，表现超过了X光专家。在一项涉及15000名患者的多中心研究中，该系统通过识别肉眼无法看到的肿瘤模式，达到了99.1%的准确率，平均将诊断延误时间缩短了14.3个月。)”可知，MedAnalytica-X通过分析CT扫描图像和基因数据，以及识别肉眼看不见的肿瘤模式来检测早期癌症，提高了诊断的准确性并减少了诊断延误。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“However, the company sparked panic when its workforce automation tools replaced 23% of customer service positions at partner organizations. In response, DeepSeek established the first AI Transition Fund, setting aside 7% of annual profits to retraining programs focused on AI supervision and computing maintenance.(然而，当该公司的劳动力自动化工具取代了合作机构中23%的客服岗位时，引发了恐慌。作为回应，DeepSeek设立了首个人工智能转型基金，拨出年度利润的7%用于再培训项目，这些项目专注于人工智能监管和计算维护。)”可知，DeepSeek设立了首个人工智能转型基金，拨出年度利润的7%用于专注于人工智能监管和计算维护的再培训项目，以此来缓解因工作岗位被取代而产生的担忧。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要围绕DeepSeek展开，介绍了它作为一家人工智能企业的创新成果，如核心创新产品DeepSeek-V3的特点以及在多方面的应用，尤其是在诊断医学领域MedAnalytica-X对癌症诊断的改善。同时也提到了DeepSeek带来的一些挑战，例如其劳动力自动化工具导致合作机构部分客服岗位被取代引发了恐慌，以及在人工智能监管方面面临的讨论等。选项A“AI Innovation and Its Challenges: The Story of DeepSeek(人工智能创新及其挑战：DeepSeek的故事)”既涵盖了DeepSeek的创新内容，又提到了它所面临的挑战，全面地概括了文章的主旨。故选A。 [10]（2025·辽宁锦州·一模）In 2024, TIME Magazine named 34-year-old Marí a González its “Person of the Year” for her extraordinary efforts to bring renewable energy to remote Amazonian communities. Born in a riverside village in Peru, Maria grew up in a home lit by kerosene (煤油) lamps. Her father, a fisherman, often risked his life sailing through dark waters at night. When María was 12, a storm tipped over his boat. He survived but lost his sight due to untreated injuries. “I watched him struggle to relearn even basic tasks,” María recalled, “which made me promise to prevent others from suffering the same fate.” She graduated with honors after earning a scholarship to study engineering in Lima. Returning to the Amazon in 2018, she proposed solar-powered lanterns made from recycled materials. Her original model — a rusty tin can wired to a broken calculator battery — exploded during a rainstorm. Local elders doubted her “magic boxes”, and funding was scarce. María spent nights testing designs in her hut. She studied traditional basket-weaving techniques to improve waterproofing and partnered with a women’s cooperative to collect plastic waste. A breakthrough came in 2022 when she created a durable solar lamp using recycled plastic bottles and smartphone batteries donated by a tech nonprofit. Her project, Green Light, has since equipped over 200 villages with affordable solar energy. In the Yurimaguas district alone, childhood respiratory (呼吸的) illnesses from kerosene smoke dropped by 60%. Children now study after sunset, clinics refrigerate vaccines, and fishermen like her father sail safely. “The forest taught me toughness,” Maria said in her TIME interview. “Every failure was a root growing deeper, helping me stand taller.” Despite international fame, Maria rejects to patent (申请专利) her designs. “Light belongs to everyone,” she insists. Her next goal? Training 1,000 women across the Amazon to become solar engineers by 2025. Meanwhile, María’s designs have inspired similar projects in Congo and Bangladesh. “True sustainability,” she says, “is when solutions grow from the soil of a community itself.” 1．What motivated Maria to start her project? A．A family accident caused by poor lighting. B．Her great passion for environmental science. C．The severe lack of electricity in her hometown. D．Encouragement from her engineering professors. 2．What does the underlined phrase “magic boxes” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Recycled materials. B．Broken calculator batteries. C．Maria’s initial solar lantern models. D．Containers for storing medical supplies. 3．Which benefit is NOT mentioned in the article? A．Better medical storage in local clinics. B．Enhanced safety for nighttime fishermen. C．Improved education opportunities for children. D．Equipping each village with affordable solar energy. 4．What does Maria’s refusal to register her inventions reveal about her character? A．She possesses an innovative spirit. B．She fears industrial competition. C．She values community access over profit. D．She prioritizes personal recognition. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要说明了34岁的Marí a González为亚马逊偏远社区带来可再生能源，她利用一家科技非营利组织捐赠的回收塑料瓶和智能手机电池，创造了一款耐用的太阳能灯，造福了很多贫困人民。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Her father, a fisherman, often risked his life sailing through dark waters at night. When María was 12, a storm tipped over his boat. He survived but lost his sight due to untreated injuries. “I watched him struggle to relearn even basic tasks,” María recalled, “which made me promise to prevent others from suffering the same fate.”(她的父亲是个渔夫，经常在夜里冒着生命危险在黑暗的水域航行。María 12岁时，一场风暴掀翻了他的船。他活了下来，但由于受伤未得到治疗而失明。“我看到他连最基本的任务都很难重新学习，”María回忆道，“这让我发誓要防止其他人遭受同样的命运。”)”可知，因光线不足引起的家庭事故促使玛丽亚开始她的项目。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Her original model — a rusty tin can wired to a broken calculator battery — exploded during a rainstorm.(她最初的模型是一个生锈的锡罐，连接着一个坏掉的计算器电池，在一场暴雨中爆炸了)”以及“Local elders doubted her(当地老人对她表示怀疑)”可知，她最初的模型是一个生锈的锡罐，连接着一个坏掉的计算器电池，在一场暴雨中爆炸了，因此当地长老对玛丽亚最初的太阳能灯模型表示怀疑。故划线词指的是“玛丽亚最初的太阳能灯模型”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Her project, Green Light, has since equipped over 200 villages with affordable solar energy.(从那以后，她的项目“绿光”为200多个村庄配备了价格合理的太阳能)”可知，文章中没有提到为每个村庄配备负担得起的太阳能。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Despite international fame, Maria rejects to patent (申请专利) her designs. “Light belongs to everyone,” she insists. Her next goal? Training 1,000 women across the Amazon to become solar engineers by 2025. Meanwhile, María’s designs have inspired similar projects in Congo and Bangladesh. “True sustainability,” she says, “is when solutions grow from the soil of a community itself.”(尽管享有国际声誉，玛利亚拒绝为她的设计申请专利。“光属于每个人，”她坚持说。她的下一个目标？到2025年，在亚马逊地区培训1000名女性成为太阳能工程师。同时，María的设计启发了刚果和孟加拉国的类似项目。“真正的可持续性，”她说，“是当解决方案从社区本身的土壤中生长出来。”)”可知，玛丽亚拒绝登记她的发明揭示了比起利润，她更重视社区使用性。故选C。 [11]（24-25高二下·山西太原·期中）Recently, using AI as audiobook narrators instead of humans has sparked a debate in the audiobook industry. In October, columnist Thad Mellroy’s article examined this issue, drawing reactions from professional narrators and publishers. In that piece, Mellroy profile d several players in this area of the still-developing digital audiobook. As the audiobook industry weighs the advantages and disadvantages of cutting-edge technologies, a growing number of people are joining in the conversation. Mellroy’s article created a stir (轰动) in some narrator circles. Hillary Huber, a member of the newly formed Professional Audiobook Narrators Association (PANA), said, “It’s practically all we talk about. We are gathering all professionals to protect our rights.” The association has seen a significant growth, with its membership rising to 400. Emily Lawrence, co-founder and president of PANA, emphasized the complexity of the matter. “It’s very easy to reduce this issue to dollars and cents, but it’s very complicated.” She shared “If AI narration snowballed, it wouldn’t just be the narrators who lose their jobs. The whole ecosystem relying on audiobooks would suffer.” Moreover, Lawrence pointed out a moral issue, “If I were to license my voice, and lose all control over how my voice is then used, my voice could potentially be used for content that I find unpleasant.” Some publishers are exploring AI narration to cut costs and put more audiobooks in circulation. Anthony Goff, publisher of Hachette Audio, however, stated, “While AI can provide a cost-effective solution to producing audiobooks, we do not expect AI narration to replace humans, since there will always be a demand for the human touch, especially in types that require deep emotional engagement and storytelling skills.” This debate ultimately reflects a deeper conflict between profit and human values. Maybe a middle-ground approach is needed. 1．What leads to the significant growth of PANA’s membership? A．The increasing cost of AI narration. B．The decline of the audiobook industry. C．The growing concern about AI’s threat. D．The audience’s preference for audiobooks. 2．What does Emily Lawrence worry about? A．Many readers will be unemployed. B．Some narrators’ voices will be misused. C．AI technology will be too expensive. D．The audiobook ecosystem will be destroyed. 3．Who suggests a balanced use of AI and human narrators? A．Thad Mellroy. B．Hillary Huber. C．Emily Lawrence. D．Anthony Goff. 4．What will the text probably discuss next? A．The practical solutions in the debate. B．The market analysis of future AI tools. C．The potential challenges of AI narration. D．The negative impacts of AI on publishing. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是新闻报道。报道了使用AI作为有声读物朗读者一新兴现象，在有声读物行业中引发的辩论进行了报道和分析。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Mellroy’s article created a stir (轰动) in some narrator circles. Hillary Huber, a member of the newly formed Professional Audiobook Narrators Association (PANA), said, “It’s practically all we talk about. We are gathering all professionals to protect our rights.” The association has seen a significant growth, with its membership rising to 400.(梅尔罗伊的文章在一些叙述者圈子里引起了轰动。新成立的专业有声读物叙述者协会（PANA）的成员希拉里·休伯说：“这实际上是我们谈论的全部内容。我们正在召集所有专业人士来保护我们的权利。”该协会发展迅速，会员人数已增至400人)”可知，Mellroy关于AI配音的文章引发广泛讨论，PANA成员Hillary Huber提到“我们聚集专业人士保护权利”，会员数量激增至400人。这直接表明会员增长源于对AI威胁的关注。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Moreover, Lawrence pointed out a moral issue, “If I were to license my voice, and lose all control over how my voice is then used, my voice could potentially be used for content that I find unpleasant.”(此外，Lawrence还指出了一个道德问题，“如果我将我的声音授权给他人，并失去对我的声音如何被使用的所有控制，我的声音可能会被用于我觉得不愉快的内容。”)”可知，Emily Lawrence提到，若授权自己的声音给AI，可能失去控制并被用于不当内容，也就是担心一些叙述者的声音会被误用。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Anthony Goff, publisher of Hachette Audio, however, stated, “While AI can provide a cost-effective solution to producing audiobooks, we do not expect AI narration to replace humans, since there will always be a demand for the human touch, especially in types that require deep emotional engagement and storytelling skills.”(然而，Hachette Audio的出版商Anthony Goff表示：“虽然人工智能可以为有声书的制作提供一种经济有效的解决方案，但我们并不期望人工智能叙事能够取代人类，因为总是需要人类的触摸，特别是在需要深刻情感投入和讲故事技巧的类型中。”)”可知，Anthony Goff建议平衡使用AI和人类叙述者。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“This debate ultimately reflects a deeper conflict between profit and human values. Maybe a middle-ground approach is needed.(这场辩论最终反映了利润与人类价值观之间更深层次的冲突。也许我们需要一种中间路线)”可知，接下来应是辩论中的实际解决方案。故选A项。 [12]（2025·河北邯郸·模拟预测）In a German quiz show, Bodil Holst learned that polar bears were invisible in infrared (红外线的) cameras, meaning their fur had the same temperature as the surroundings. Most mammalian hair can freeze when it gets wet in cold temperatures—think human beards on a frosty winter day. But Bodil noticed polar bear fur did not freeze after getting wet. “I was very puzzled,” he says. “Why do they not get covered in ice?” He initially thought that polar bear fur might have structural properties that prevent ice from forming. He and his colleagues used high-powered microscopes to zoom in on the fur, but “we couldn’t really see anything special, and they just looked normal,” says Holst, “We started to suspect that there’s more to this than structure.” While the team was handling the fur, they noticed it was very greasy (油腻的) When the team washed the hair, it largely lost its anti-icing properties. “Maybe this was down to polar bear hair grease,” says Holst. Then they did a series of molecular (分子的) analyses to identify what specifically about hair grease might prevent ice from forming. They found high levels of certain compounds in the grease that are especially resistant to freezing, specifically because ice has a harder time sticking to them. Meanwhile, the team found polar bear fur also lacked a compound called squalene, which is abundant in other marine mammals, and has properties that make ice stick to it easily. “This combination makes polar bear fur highly resistant to freezing,” says Holst. Following lab tests showed that it performed about as well as ski waxes, which have been banned in Norway for environmental reasons. Though Arctic people are the first to identify that polar bear fur has such special anti-icing properties, it is the scientific research that has provided a detailed understanding of the basic reason. Therefore, Holst hopes that the research might inspire new approaches to making anti-icing materials that could be used for ski waxes, and even plane de-icing fluids. 1．Why are human beards mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To illustrate that hair icing is common. B．To show that human beards are ice-free. C．To highlight the similarity of mammal fur. D．To explain the aim of the German quiz show. 2．How did Holst and his team do the research? A．By using infrared cameras to study the fur. B．By comparing polar bear fur with human hair. C．By observing polar bears in their natural habitat. D．By examining molecules and testing them in the lab. 3．What makes polar bear fur stay unfrozen? A．Its greasy fur and lack of squalene. B．Its dietary habits. C．Its infrared invisibility. D．Its structural properties. 4．What does Holst want to stress in the last paragraph? A．The breakthrough he has made. B．The experience of Arctic people. C．The characteristics of polar bear fur. D．The potential applications of his study. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了科学家Bodil Holst及其团队对北极熊毛发结冰特性的研究过程和结果。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Most mammalian hair can freeze when it gets wet in cold temperatures—think human beards on a frosty winter day. But Bodil noticed polar bear fur did not freeze after getting wet.(大多数哺乳动物的毛发在寒冷的温度下弄湿时会结冰 —— 想想寒冷冬日里人类的胡须。但是博迪尔注意到北极熊的毛发弄湿后不会结冰。)”可知，提到人类的胡须是为了说明大多数哺乳动物毛发在寒冷时弄湿会结冰这种毛发结冰的现象是常见的，从而与北极熊毛发弄湿不结冰形成对比。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“Then they did a series of molecular (分子的) analyses to identify what specifically about hair grease might prevent ice from forming. (然后他们进行了一系列分子分析，以确定毛发油脂中具体是什么可能阻止冰的形成。)”以及“Following lab tests showed that it performed about as well as ski waxes, which have been banned in Norway for environmental reasons.(随后的实验室测试表明，它的性能与滑雪蜡差不多，滑雪蜡因环境原因在挪威已被禁止使用。)”可知，霍尔斯特和他的团队通过检查分子并在实验室进行测试来做研究。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“They found high levels of certain compounds in the grease that are especially resistant to freezing, specifically because ice has a harder time sticking to them. Meanwhile, the team found polar bear fur also lacked a compound called squalene, which is abundant in other marine mammals, and has properties that make ice stick to it easily. “This combination makes polar bear fur highly resistant to freezing,” says Holst.(他们发现油脂中某些化合物的含量很高，这些化合物特别耐冻，特别是因为冰很难附着在它们上面。与此同时，研究小组发现北极熊的毛发中也缺乏一种叫做角鲨烯的化合物，这种化合物在其他海洋哺乳动物中含量丰富，并且具有使冰容易附着在上面的特性。“这种组合使北极熊的毛发高度耐冻”，霍尔斯特说。)”可知，是北极熊油腻的毛发和缺乏角鲨烯使它们的毛发不结冰。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Therefore, Holst hopes that the research might inspire new approaches to making anti-icing materials that could be used for ski waxes, and even plane de-icing fluids.(因此，霍尔斯特希望这项研究可能会激发制造防冰材料的新方法，这些材料可用于滑雪蜡，甚至飞机除冰液。)”可知，霍尔斯特在最后一段想强调他的研究的潜在应用。故选D。 [13]（2025·四川绵阳·三模）Scientists in Brazil are releasing genetically modified (改良的) mosquitoes to contain the massive outbreak of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness. More than a million cases of the viral infection have been reported in the first two months of 2024, twice more than what were reported in the same period in 2023. In February, Rio de Janeiro declared the outbreak a public health emergency after the city recorded more than 42,000 cases of the disease. In Brazil, the disease is constantly circulating. Between 2003 and 2019, more than 11 million cases were reported in the country, with peak transmission normally occurring during the annual rainy season from October to May. Unusually, large outbreaks occur roughly every three to four years. Only one in four people infected with the dengue virus develop mild symptoms, which generally clear within two to seven days. However, the disease can sometimes progress and become severe, leading to hospitalization and possibly death. Faced with a rising number of dengue cases, health authorities in Brazil are testing alternative approaches to control the spread of the disease, including the use of genetically modified mosquitoes, a solution proposed by biotech company Oxitec. The company breeds male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes—the species that spreads the dengue fever virus to humans—that are genetically modified to carry a gene that kills any female offspring they spawn (产卵). Dengue fever is spread through the bites of female A．aegypti mosquitoes, so releasing these modified mosquitoes into a region can help reduce the number of pests that can spread the virus to people. The eggs of Oxitec’s modified male mosquitoes are placed in boxes and then hatched with the addition of water. The modified mosquitoes “complete the cycle inside these boxes in about ten days and the adult insects come out to do their work,” Natalia Ferreira, Oxitec’s general manager said. The approach can reduce A．aegypti population numbers by up to 90 percent in regions where the genetically modified mosquitoes are released. There have been concerns that these genetically modified mosquitoes sometimes produce offspring that can survive to pass on their genes to native insects. But so far, there’s no evidence to suggest this could harm humans. 1．Why are genetically modified mosquitoes being released in Brazil? A．To get rid of mosquitoes. B．To increase the biodiversity. C．To reduce dengue fever cases. D．To improve mosquito genes. 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．Hot and dry weather speeds up the virus transmission. B．25% of the infected people develop severe symptoms. C．There is an outbreak of dengue fever every four years. D．Dengue fever is widespread and reappearing in Brazil. 3．How do the modified mosquitoes work? A．By killing live female mosquitoes. B．By cutting down on female offspring. C．By stopping mosquitoes from hatching. D．By relieving the infectious symptoms. 4．What concerns people about the modified mosquitoes? A．They affect local species. B．They increase dengue cases. C．They are a threat to humans. D．They grow too fast to control. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了巴西科学家释放转基因蚊子以控制登革热疫情爆发的情况。文章提到了登革热疫情的严重性，包括病例数量的增加和公共卫生紧急状态的宣布，以及巴西卫生当局采取的替代方法来控制疾病的传播，特别是使用转基因蚊子这一解决方案。 1.细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Scientists in Brazil are releasing genetically modified (改良的) mosquitoes to contain the massive outbreak of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness.(巴西的科学家们正在释放经过基因改良的蚊子，以控制登革热的大规模爆发，登革热是一种由蚊子传播的疾病。)”以及第四段“The company breeds male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes—the species that spreads the dengue fever virus to humans—that are genetically modified to carry a gene that kills any female offspring they spawn (产卵). Dengue fever is spread through the bites of female A. aegypti mosquitoes, so releasing these modified mosquitoes into a region can help reduce the number of pests that can spread the virus to people.(该公司培育了雄性埃及伊蚊——这种蚊子会将登革热病毒传播给人类——这些蚊子经过基因改良，携带一种基因，该基因会杀死它们所产下的雌性后代。登革热是通过雌性埃及伊蚊的叮咬传播的，所以将这些经过改良的蚊子释放到某一地区，有助于减少能够将病毒传播给人类的害虫数量。)”可知，巴西释放转基因蚊子是为了控制登革热的大规模爆发，即减少登革热病例数。同时，文中还提到登革热是由雌性埃及伊蚊传播的，Oxitec公司培育的转基因雄性埃及伊蚊携带能杀死雌性后代的基因，释放它们可减少能传播病毒的蚊子数量，从而降低登革热的传播风险。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Between 2003 and 2019, more than 11 million cases were reported in the country, with peak transmission normally occurring during the annual rainy season from October to May. Unusually, large outbreaks occur roughly every three to four years.(2003年至 2019年间，该国报告了超过1100万例病例，通常每年的10月至次年5月的雨季是传播高峰期。不同寻常的是，大规模的疫情大约每三到四年就会爆发一次。)”可知，登革热在巴西广泛传播，且每隔一段时间就会大规模爆发，即反复出现。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The company breeds male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes—the species that spreads the dengue fever virus to humans—that are genetically modified to carry a gene that kills any female offspring they spawn (产卵). Dengue fever is spread through the bites of female A. aegypti mosquitoes, so releasing these modified mosquitoes into a region can help reduce the number of pests that can spread the virus to people.(该公司培育了雄性埃及伊蚊——这种蚊子会将登革热病毒传播给人类——这些蚊子经过基因改良，携带一种基因，该基因会杀死它们所产下的雌性后代。登革热是通过雌性埃及伊蚊的叮咬传播的，所以将这些经过改良的蚊子释放到某一地区，有助于减少能够将病毒传播给人类的害虫数量。)”可知，公司培育的雄性埃及伊蚊经过基因改良，携带一种基因，这种基因会杀死它们所产下的雌性后代。而登革热是通过雌性埃及伊蚊的叮咬传播的，所以减少雌性后代的数量就能降低传播病毒的蚊子数量。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“There have been concerns that these genetically modified mosquitoes sometimes produce offspring that can survive to pass on their genes to native insects. But so far, there’s no evidence to suggest this could harm humans.(有人担心这些基因改良蚊子有时会产生能够存活下来的后代，并将它们的基因传递给本地昆虫。但到目前为止，没有证据表明这会对人类造成伤害。)”可知，人们担心这些基因改良蚊子有时会产生能够存活下来的后代，并且这些后代能够将它们的基因传递给本地昆虫。因此，人们对改良蚊子的担忧是它们会影响当地物种。故选A。 [14]（2025·宁夏银川·二模）Chinese architect and educator Liu Jiakun has been announced as the laureate of the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the highest honor in the architecture field, for his ability to blend traditional Chinese elements with contemporary design and for his commitment to social equity in the built environment. Escaping stylistic restrictions, Liu Jiakun’s work relies on adaptive strategies to harmonize collective and individual spaces, encouraging empathy and an emotional connection to both arcBhitecture and community. Through his architecture, leisure and openness find space within dense urban environments, inviting diverse users to be involved in the spectacle of everyday life. “I always aspire to be like water — to permeate (渗透) through a place without carrying a fixed form of my own and to seep into the local environment and the site itself. Over time, the water gradually solidifies, transforming into architecture, and perhaps even into the highest form of human spiritual creation. Yet, it still retains all the qualities of that place, both good and bad.” said Liu. To better reflect the processes that led to the creation of architecture and the passing of time, he avoids polished surfaces and refined finishes, instead embracing the textures and imperfections that develop over time, giving his buildings a unique color that speaks to their history and context. This commitment is in his use of locally sourced and often recycled materials — for example, the rubbles (碎石) from the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake transformed into resilient bricks used in projects such as the Novartis Building and the Xicun Compound. This approach, reflecting his “building for the community, building by the community” ethos, extends even to smaller-scale projects, such as the Hu Huishan Memorial, where the raw texture of the cement relief carries both symbolic and physical weight. Liu Jiakun’s work redefines architecture as a medium for storytelling and social empowerment. By harmonizing local contexts with universal human needs, he creates spaces that are both functional and deeply symbolic, proving that architecture can uplift communities while honoring their past. 1．Why was Liu Jiakun awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize? A．Because of his remarkable skills in architecture. B．Because of his design philosophy in architectural practice. C．Because of his use of imported materials in urban projects. D．Because of his rejection of community involvement in architecture. 2．What does Liu Jiakun mean by aspiring “to be like water”? A．Be free just like water. B．Use water as a primary material. C．Prioritize the design in the form of water. D．Acommodate to local contexts unrestrictedly. 3．Why did Liu Jiakun use the rubbles from the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake? A．To preserve history. B．To decline contemporary elements. C．To use high-tech construction methods. D．To contribute to community collaboration. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards Liu Jiakun’s architectural philosophy? A．Disapproving. B．Ambiguious. C．Optimistic. D．Objective. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了中国建筑师和教育家刘家琨荣获2025年普利兹克建筑奖这一消息，并详细介绍了他的建筑理念、作品特点以及他对建筑领域的贡献。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Chinese architect and educator Liu Jiakun has been announced as the laureate of the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the highest honor in the architecture field, for his ability to blend traditional Chinese elements with contemporary design and for his commitment to social equity in the built environment.(中国建筑师兼教育家刘家琨被宣布获得2025年普利兹克建筑奖，这是建筑领域的最高荣誉，获奖原因是他能够将中国传统元素与当代设计相融合，并且致力于在建筑环境中实现社会公平。)”可知，刘家琨获得2025年普利兹克建筑奖是因为他能够将中国传统元素与当代设计相融合，以及他致力于在建筑环境中实现社会公平，这些都体现了他在建筑实践中的设计理念。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第三段““I always aspire to be like water — to permeate (渗透) through a place without carrying a fixed form of my own and to seep into the local environment and the site itself. Over time, the water gradually solidifies, transforming into architecture, and perhaps even into the highest form of human spiritual creation. Yet, it still retains all the qualities of that place, both good and bad.” said Liu.(刘家琨说：“我一直渴望能像水一样——不带有自身固定的形态，渗透进一个地方，融入当地的环境和场地本身。随着时间的推移，水逐渐凝固，转变为建筑，甚至可能成为人类精神创造的最高形式。然而，它仍然保留着那个地方的所有特质，无论好坏。”)”可知，刘家琨说自己渴望像水一样，不带自身固定的形态渗透进一个地方，融入当地的环境和场地本身，最终转变为建筑，但仍保留那个地方的所有特质。这意味着他希望建筑能够不受限制地适应当地的环境和情境。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“To better reflect the processes that led to the creation of architecture and the passing of time, he avoids polished surfaces and refined finishes, instead embracing the textures and imperfections that develop over time, giving his buildings a unique color that speaks to their history and context. This commitment is in his use of locally sourced and often recycled materials — for example, the rubbles (碎石) from the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake transformed into resilient bricks used in projects such as the Novartis Building and the Xicun Compound.(为了更好地体现建筑创作的过程以及时间的流逝，他摒弃了光滑的表面和精致的装饰，反而接纳随着时间推移而形成的纹理和不完美之处，赋予他的建筑一种独特的色彩，诉说着它们的历史和背景。这种理念体现在他对当地采购且通常是回收材料的使用上——例如，2008年汶川地震的碎石被改造成坚固的砖块，用于诺华大厦和西村大院等项目中。)”可知，刘家琨为了更好地体现建筑创作的过程以及时间的流逝，避免光滑的表面和精致的装饰，采用随着时间推移而形成的纹理和不完美之处，赋予建筑能诉说其历史和背景的独特色彩，而使用2008年汶川地震的碎石改造成砖块用于建筑项目，正是这种理念的体现，即通过这种方式来保留和反映历史。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Liu Jiakun’s work redefines architecture as a medium for storytelling and social empowerment. By harmonizing local contexts with universal human needs, he creates spaces that are both functional and deeply symbolic, proving that architecture can uplift communities while honoring their past.(刘家琨的作品重新定义了建筑，将其视为一种讲述故事和赋予社会力量的媒介。通过将当地环境与人类的普遍需求相协调，他创造出了既实用又具有深刻象征意义的空间，证明了建筑在尊重社区过去的同时，也能够提升社区的发展。)”以及全文内容可知，文章作者使用的词汇和语句都传达出对刘家琨建筑理念的积极评价，也就是说作者对刘家琨的建筑理念持乐观的态度。故选C。 [15]（2025·河南许昌·二模）Federal regulators said Friday that railroads need to re-examine how they assemble their trains after a serious of derailments (脱轨) in recent years that were at least partly caused by the way empty and loaded cars were mixed together with locomotives (火车头). Heavy cars at the back of a train can push and pull against empty cars in the middle of a train as it goes over hills and around corners. Those forces have become more of a problem as the industry increasingly relies on longer trains with a wide variety of freight aboard. Another factor complicating the issue is the industry’s practice of placing locomotives throughout trains. The locomotives can boost the forces if they’re not used correctly. The fiery February derailment near East Palestine, Ohio, prompted much of the recent concern nationwide about railroad safety as an example of this problem. The National Transportation Safety Board has said that an overheated bearing that caused an axle (轮轴) to fail on one of the railcars likely caused that derailment. “Railroads must prioritize proper train makeup to maintain safety, prevent accidents, and optimize train performance,” the railroad administration said in the advisory. “Further, all operating employees must be properly trained in these technologies and the handling of complex trains to ensure safe operation and minimize human error.” All of the derailments the FRA mentioned involved trains with at least 125 cars. In every case an empty car was the first to come off the tracks. The order doesn’t specifically single out long trains, but the kind of forces regulators are concerned about are boosted in longer trains, especially if large blocks of empty cars are placed in the middle or front of a train. In three of the six derailments, hazardous chemicals were released, highlighting the potential dangers of these accidents. Now trains routinely stretch longer than two or even three miles (three to five kilometers) long. As a train moves across uneven territory, its front half might be getting pulled up a hill while the back half is coming down and pushing forward against the rest of the cars. Those dynamics make it difficult for the engineer to manage. 1．What is the reason of derailments? A．The empty and loaded cars. B．The lack of examination of trains. C．The industry relies on longer trains. D．The tension produced by carriages of different weights. 2．What does the underlined word “fiery” probably mean in paragraph 3? A．Doubtful. B．Violent. C．Strange. D．Latest. 3．How to reduce the issue of derailment according to the railroad administration? A．Technologies need further improvement. B．Railroad companies should minimize human error. C．Railroad companies are supposed to optimize train performance. D．Both the railway department and staff need further improvement. 4．What makes it difficult for train engineers to manage long trains? A．The weight of the empty cars. B．The increasing variety of freight. C．The dynamics of the train as it moves over uneven terrain. D．The strategic placement of locomotives complicates management. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。介绍了联邦监管机构要求铁路公司重新检修列车，因一系列的严重的脱轨事故引发了全国范围内对铁路安全的担忧，而这些脱轨事故至少有部分是由于空车和满载车辆与机车混合在一起造成的。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Federal regulators said Friday that railroads need to re-examine how they assemble their trains after a serious of derailments (脱轨) in recent years that were at least partly caused by the way empty and loaded cars were mixed together with locomotives (火车头). Heavy cars at the back of a train can push and pull against empty cars in the middle of a train as it goes over hills and around corners.(联邦监管机构周五表示，铁路公司需要重新审视其列车的组装方式。近年来发生了一系列脱轨事件，其中至少部分原因是空车和载车与机车混在一起造成的。火车在翻山和转弯时，后面的重型车厢会对中间的空车产生推拉作用)”可知，正是不同重量车厢所产生的推挤力导致了火车的脱轨，故选D项。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“prompted much of the recent concern nationwide about railroad safety as an example of this problem(引发了全国范围内对铁路安全的关注，这就是一个例子)”以及“The National Transportation Safety Board has said that an overheated bearing that caused an axle (轮轴) to fail on one of the railcars likely caused that derailment.(美国国家运输安全委员会表示，可能是轴承过热导致其中一节车厢的车轴失灵导致了出轨)”可知，二月俄亥俄州东巴勒斯坦附近发生了严重的脱轨事件，引发了全国范围内对铁路安全的担忧，这就是这个问题的一个例子，因此可以推断划线词为“严重的、剧烈的”，故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段““Railroads must prioritize proper train makeup to maintain safety, prevent accidents, and optimize train performance,” the railroad administration said in the advisory. “Further, all operating employees must be properly trained in these technologies and the handling of complex trains to ensure safe operation and minimize human error.”(“铁路必须优先考虑适当的列车组成，以保持安全，防止事故，并优化列车性能，”铁路管理局在公告中说。“此外，所有操作人员都必须接受这些技术和复杂列车处理方面的适当培训，以确保安全操作并最大限度地减少人为错误。”)”可推断，减少脱轨事件需要铁路部门和铁路员工的共同努力，故选D项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Now trains routinely stretch longer than two or even three miles (three to five kilometers) long. As a train moves across uneven territory, its front half might be getting pulled up a hill while the back half is coming down and pushing forward against the rest of the cars. Those dynamics make it difficult for the engineer to manage.(现在，火车的长度通常超过2英里甚至3英里（3到5公里）。当一列火车在不平的路面上行驶时，它的前半部分可能会被拉上山坡，而后半部分则会下降，并向前推动其他车厢。这些动态使得工程师很难管理)”可知，当列车在不平坦的地形上行驶时，其前半部分可能被拉上山坡，而后半部分则可能向下推动并挤压其余车厢，这种动态使得工程师难以管理。故选C项。 [16]（2025·湖南岳阳·二模）Ask any marathon runner a week before their race what they are doing, and they’ll almost certainly be refreshing the weather app on their phone. That’s because it can be disastrous if their hard-earned performance is affected by uncontrollable factors like the weather. Now, these athletes might have another factor to worry about: air quality. A new study published in Sports Medicine last December found a correlation between air pollution and slower marathon finishing times. The results suggest that even modest amounts of air pollution can impact athletic performance. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in particular has long been linked to various health issues, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and lung conditions. Previous research has shown that exercising during times of poor air quality is harmful to health, but little is known about the effects this type of air pollution can have on performance in endurance events such as marathons, which require athletes to be outside exercising and breathing heavily for hours at a time. To better understand this, researchers used a machine-learning model to estimate how much fine particulate matter was in the air at every mile marker on the course of nine marathons located across the U.S. between 2003 and 2019. Using this model—rather than relying on monitoring stations, which can often be miles away from a marathon course—allowed the researchers to more precisely estimate what the air quality was like throughout each course. They then compared these data with corresponding finishing times for the marathon events from more than 1.5 million finish times for male runners and slightly more than a million finish times for female runners, adjusting for other weather factors that could influence times, such as high heat or high humidity. The results showed that an increase of just one microgram per cubic meter in PM2.5 levels correlated with a 32-second-slower finishing time for male marathoners and a 25-second-slower finishing time for female ones. Elvira Fleury, lead author of the study, says that marathoners should think of air pollution in a similar way to other weather conditions, such as heat and humidity, on race day. A fundamental next step for research, Fleury says, would be to understand what is going on in the body to cause worse performances. 1．What is the purpose of mentioning marathon runners in para.1? A．To show the importance of weather. B．To introduce air quality as a concern. C．To emphasize preparations for marathons. D．To describe routines of marathon runners. 2．What does the new study focus on? A．Accurate measurement of air quality. B．Health risks of air pollution for runners. C．Link between weather and athletic performance. D．Effect of air pollution on marathoners’ performance. 3．What led to the findings of the study? A．Precise data comparison. B．Weather factor adjustments. C．Machine-learning estimates. D．Data from monitoring stations. 4．What does Fleury suggest for future research? A．Considering air quality and weather equally. B．Developing effective corresponding strategies. C．Investigating individual sensitivity differences. D．Exploring internal changes causing slower speed. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。最新研究发现，空气污染（尤其是PM2.5）与马拉松成绩下降相关，研究者建议跑步者将空气污染视为类似高温的赛日风险因素，未来需深入探究其生理影响机制。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段的“Ask any marathon runner a week before their race what they are doing, and they’ll almost certainly be refreshing the weather app on their phone. That’s because it can be disastrous if their hard-earned performance is affected by uncontrollable factors like the weather. Now, these athletes might have another factor to worry about: air quality.(在比赛前一周询问任何马拉松运动员他们在做什么，他们几乎肯定会刷新手机上的天气应用程序。这是因为如果他们来之不易的表现受到天气等不可控因素的影响，那将是灾难性的。现在，这些运动员可能还有另一个需要担心的因素：空气质量。)”可知，本段开始提及马拉松运动员以往会特别关注影响自己的发挥的天气因素，然后引出现在有另一个需要担忧的因素，即空气质量。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的“A new study published in Sports Medicine last December found a correlation between air pollution and slower marathon finishing times. The results suggest that even modest amounts of air pollution can impact athletic performance. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in particular has long been linked to various health issues, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and lung conditions. Previous research has shown that exercising during times of poor air quality is harmful to health, but little is known about the effects this type of air pollution can have on performance in endurance events such as marathons, which require athletes to be outside exercising and breathing heavily for hours at a time.(去年12月发表在《运动医学》上的一项新研究发现，空气污染与马拉松完成时间较慢之间存在相关性。结果表明，即使是少量的空气污染也会影响运动表现。长期以来，细颗粒物（PM2.5）尤其与各种健康问题有关，包括癌症、心血管疾病和肺部疾病。之前的研究表明，在空气质量差的时候锻炼对健康有害，但人们对这种空气污染对马拉松等耐力项目表现的影响知之甚少，马拉松要求运动员在户外锻炼，一次呼吸几个小时。)”第三段的“To better understand this, researchers used a machine-learning model to estimate how much fine particulate matter was in the air at every mile marker on the course of nine marathons located across the U.S. between 2003 and 2019.(为了更好地理解这一点，研究人员使用机器学习模型来估计2003年至2019年间美国九场马拉松比赛中每英里标记处空气中的细颗粒物含量。)”可知，新研究的关注点应该是以前的研究了解甚少的地方，即空气质量差的时候锻炼对马拉松运动员表现的影响。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段的“To better understand this, researchers used a machine-learning model to estimate how much fine particulate matter was in the air at every mile marker on the course of nine marathons located across the U.S. between 2003 and 2019. Using this model—rather than relying on monitoring stations, which can often be miles away from a marathon course—allowed the researchers to more precisely estimate what the air quality was like throughout each course. They then compared these data with corresponding finishing times for the marathon events from more than 1.5 million finish times for male runners and slightly more than a million finish times for female runners, adjusting for other weather factors that could influence times, such as high heat or high humidity.(为了更好地理解这一点，研究人员使用机器学习模型来估计2003年至2019年间美国九场马拉松比赛中每英里标记处空气中的细颗粒物含量。使用这个模型，而不是依赖监测站，监测站通常距离马拉松赛道数英里远，使研究人员能够更精确地估计每个赛道的空气质量。然后，他们将这些数据与马拉松赛事的相应完成时间进行了比较，男性跑步者的完成时间超过150万次，女性跑步者的结束时间略高于100万次，并调整了可能影响时间的其他天气因素，如高温或高湿。)”可知，研究人员使用机器学习模型而不是依赖监测站获取更精准的数据来进行数据比对，同时考虑其他的影响因素。A选项中的precise能体现研究人员采用的与以往不同的办法以及综合考虑各种因素所获取的数据特点，然后comparison能体现获得数据后，用什么样的手段来进行研究，获得研究结论。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段的“The results showed that an increase of just one microgram per cubic meter in PM2.5 levels correlated with a 32-second-slower finishing time for male marathoners and a 25-second-slower finishing time for female ones. Elvira Fleury, lead author of the study, says that marathoners should think of air pollution in a similar way to other weather conditions, such as heat and humidity, on race day. A fundamental next step for research, Fleury says, would be to understand what is going on in the body to cause worse performances.(结果表明，PM2.5水平每立方米增加1微克，男性马拉松运动员的完成时间就会慢32秒，女性马拉松运动员会慢25秒。该研究的主要作者Elvira Fleury表示，马拉松运动员应该以与比赛当天其他天气条件(如高温和湿度)类似的方式考虑空气污染。Fleury说，研究的下一个基本步骤是了解体内发生了什么导致表现更差。)”可知，Fleury对未来的研究的建议是探索导致速度减慢的内部变化因素。故选D项。 试卷第28页，共28页 试卷第1页，共28页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 《2025新高考英语考前十天冲刺宝典》 专题11 考前必做阅读理解新闻报道突破（名师点津+精准押题）原卷版 技能专区：冲刺备考名师提醒，洞悉高考命题规律，提供高效提分干货 一、重视新闻报道“总分(总)”结构，特别是首段和段首的独特引领作用。 二、新闻报道细节理解题注意落实“定位原文”和“同义替换”技巧。 三、形容词适配题注意原文定位，找到动词或形容词，确定最佳答案。 四、猜词词义题注意运用“代入法”“排除法”从逻辑性和褒贬性出发。 五、段落大意题注意定位段落和段首句概括作用，同时关注选项差异。 六、标题概括题重视三性：概括性、简洁性和新颖性；同时联系首段和关键词。 七、新闻报道长难句落实“括号法”--（从句）（非谓语）（介词短语）（名词短语）。 八、满分策略：读题干→找原文→做标记→留痕迹→看选项→扣字眼。 押题专区：做好题才有好成绩！练技能，补漏洞，提分数，强信心！ [01]（2025·四川成都·三模）Some middle school students in Anne Arundel County are trying to solve a problem for one of their peers who uses a wheelchair. By doing so, they won a major award for their school, and it has qualified them for a nationwide competition. Southern Middle School students and their science teacher, Jenna Borman, are working on a prototype desk that they hope to attach to the wheelchair of their classmate, Kenneth, who has a special disease and uses a laptop as his primary means of communication. “At present, the iPad is in a pretty heavy case and has a strap (带子) that goes around his neck and a handle on the back of it for him to hold. When he's seated, it kind of just lays in his lap. It's not very easy for him to use,” Borman said. “Kenneth always has to hold his iPad, and so this project is going to help him just set it there so his hands are free, ” said Julia Baker to the social media, a student of this school. What started off as an engineering after-school program has turned into an award-winning idea. The students recently won a statewide Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) competition called “Solve for Tomorrow”, which came with $12, 000 worth of technology for the school. “We thought it was just an idea for Kenny, and then we won. So, it was like, wow, ”said Avery Willet excitedly. “This whole project is really teaching us about how to work together and how we can help other people and not just us, ” added Everleigh Finnelle. “I learned how to work with others and a lot of teamwork so that we could make this project the best it could be, ” said Haley Brown. “There is still room for improvement. Our team is working on the prototype, making adjustments so it works perfectly for Kenny. We're really most looking forward to seeing him using it and all of our work into it, ” Finnelle said. The final design is not due for the national competition until next month. 1．Why did the students come up with the idea of the prototype desk? A．To test what they've learnt in school. B．To join a national technology contest. C．To support a classmate's special need. D．To complete a group engineering project. 2．How did the students find their winning of the STEM award? A．Satisfying. B．Surprising. C．Comforting. D．Convincing. 3．What is Finnelle’s attitude to the future of the prototype desk? A．Hopeful. B．Doubtful. C．Objective. D．Cautious. 4．What is the main idea of this text? A．A competition is gaining popularity. B．A team won an award with a special design. C．A new invention will come onto the market. D．A program fuels students’ passion for science. [02]（2025·四川内江·三模）The city of Boston announced recently a major, citywide campaign to re-imagine public art. The Un-Monument initiative has received a donation of $3 million from the Mellon Foundation. The initiative aims to bring residents, artists and groups together to rethink the form and function of public art across the city. “It isn’t always easy to bring new things into public space,” said Kara Elliott-Ortega, Boston’s Chief of Arts and Culture. “Not just because there might be needless and time-consuming procedures, but because there’re spaces that are thought of as kind of frozen in time in a historic way.” Elliott-Ortega said they’ll take advantage of the funding to engage in dialogues with people about the creation of public art through temporary installations (装置), free public events and interactive cultural experiences. “We’re focused on unpacking what kinds of monuments (纪念碑) we want to have in Boston going forward, what they mean to us, what stories are missing,” said Elliott-Ortega. Boston is one of nine U. S. cities to receive funding from the Mellon Foundation. Its president Elizabeth Alexander said, “Regarding other public art, understanding and acceptance are necessary. At the end of this, I hope that the work goes on, with Mellon or with others, because the work of telling stories in public places is timeless work. So the right way is that the work continues in a way that recognizes us in all of our power and beauty.” Victor “Marka27” Qui Onez is among the initial group of artists participating in Un-Monument. He’s creating a large sculptural installation, Elevar la Cultura, consisting of 30 to 40 plastic picnic coolers. “For the most part, people use coolers for leisure time — at celebrations, barbecues, and all those things,” said Qui Onez. The artist, who was born in Mexico, came to America as a child. “But for many immigrant (移民) cultures, the cooler is a way that people who come to this country are able to make an honest living for their families, selling fresh fruit, cooked food, whatever it may be.” 1．What’s the main challenge of re-imagining public art in Boston? A．People are attached to the past. B．There are not enough funds. C．Residents show no interest in it. D．It’s difficult to find top artists. 2．What will the funding be used to do? A．Restore Boston’s old public art works. B．Create public art suitable for Boston. C．Organize more events to collect money. D．Hire more artists to create modern art. 3．What is Alexander’s hope for public art? A．Increasing its quantity. B．Speeding up its progress. C．Keeping it more traditional. D．Making it more inclusive. 4．What does the cooler symbolize for Qui Onez? A．Immigrants’ survival. B．Leisure activity. C．A wealth symbol. D．An artistic tool. [03]（2025·四川内江·三模）Arshad Nadeem made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He set a new Olympic record for the longest javelin (标枪) throw — 92.97 meters. The 27-yearold became the first Pakistani to secure an individual gold medal. And one more historic thing: He is undoubtedly the first Olympic champion to be given a buffalo (水牛) as a reward. Nadeem grew up in a rural community in the Punjab province of Pakistan. He was a gifted athlete who was attracted to cricket (板球). Then his dad, who worked as a construction worker, suggested he try a javelin. On a morning TV show, a host asked about the buffalo. Nadeem said, “Okay, a buffalo will be good.” “In rural communities, a buffalo is considered one of the most honorable and valuable gifts, much like camels in desert regions like Saudi Arabia,” says Rashad Bukhari, a writer and cultural commentator. Buffalo’s milk is called the black gold of Pakistan. With a higher fat and protein content than cow’s milk, buffalo milk makes up 72% of the nation’s milk supply. Their milk is also well-suited to turn into ghee, a clarified butter that plays a vital role in the Pakistani diet, Bukhari adds. The price of a buffalo is high. That’s why Pakistanis call a buffalo a poor man’s bank. It does not even require too much care like other high maintenance animals. After letting the animal feed on grass during the day, mostly people would tie their buffalo with a tree in their yard at night. Besides, buffalo are well-suited for both hot and cold climates. In Punjab, in ancient times there was a profession called khoji, meaning “detective.” A khoji could study the footprints left by a buffalo thief and follow tracks for days, even weeks, until the thief was discovered. Now, of course, the security cameras and modern roads have brought an end to the profession. Buffalo are also a part of the traditional property brought by a female to her husband at marriage in Punjab. 1．What can be learnt about Nadeem? A．He is working as a TV show host. B．He originally intended to be a cricketer. C．He was required to take up his father’s job. D．He competed in the Olympics for a buffalo. 2．What are buffalo valued for according to Bukhari? A．Their time-honored history. B．Their cultural promotion. C．Their multi-purpose milk. D．Their work like camels. 3．What can we say about raising a buffalo in Pakistan? A．It’s science-based. B．It’s time-consuming. C．It’s eco-friendly. D．It’s cost-effective. 4．What does the author want to show about the buffalo by mentioning khoji? A．Its importance in old days. B．Its guarantee of a marriage. C．Its decline of traditional roles. D．Its symbol of modern property. [04]（2025·广东深圳·二模）A new groundbreaking study reveals a landmark breakthrough in the field of snakebite treatment. Researchers, led by David Baker from the University of Washington, have designed new proteins — unlike any found in nature — that can inactivate some of the most poisonous components of snake bite toxins (毒素). Snakebites represent a substantial global health issue, affecting millions of people each year. According to the World Health Organization, over 2 million people suffer from snakebites annually, with more than 100,000 deaths and 300,000 cases of permanent disabilities. Current treatment options, mainly obtained from animal blood, often present drawbacks, including high production costs, limited efficiency, and severe side effects, such as causing shock and breathing difficulties. In light of these challenges, Baker and his team have made effective use of deep learning tools to develop artificial proteins capable of attaching to and inactivating toxins. The study focuses on a specific group of snake proteins known as three-finger toxins. These toxins often bypass the immune (免疫的) system, making conventional treatments ineffective. Notably, the newly designed proteins provide significant protection against deadly amounts of three-finger toxins in mice, achieving survival rates ranging from 80% to 100%. By avoiding the lengthy and resource-intensive processes associated with conventional antibody development, this approach could lead to more accessible and affordable treatments. Also, the new proteins are smaller, allowing for greater penetration (渗透) into body systems to quickly inactivate the toxins and reduce damage. The efficiency and speed at which these proteins can be designed and produced using AI indicate a transformative shift in drug discovery processes, especially in resource-limited settings. While the study’s findings are encouraging, the researchers acknowledge that traditional antitoxins will remain central to snakebite treatment for the near future. The newly created computer-designed antitoxins can be integrated into existing treatment as additions, enhancing the overall effectiveness of established treatments. Meanwhile, scientists believe the new methods employed in this study could be beneficial to tackling other diseases, potentially leading to the emergence of less expensive medicines for various health challenges. 1．Which is a shortcoming of the current snakebite treatments? A．They mainly rely on animal blood. B．They are effective in certain regions. C．They can lead to serious health risks. D．They may leave toxins in patients’ bodies. 2．How did Baker’s team deal with the current challenges? A．By inventing deep learning tools. B．By identifying more snake toxins. C．By enhancing the immune system. D．By designing AI-generated proteins. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning Baker’s new study? A．Its advantages. B．Its strategies. C．Its procedures. D．Its limitations. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The existing approaches are hard to change. B．The conventional treatments are out of date. C．The new methods might enlighten other treatments. D．The new antitoxins will be the core of future methods. [05]（2025·内蒙古呼和浩特·二模）Professor Zhang Liangren from the School of History at Nanjing University has found a unique and engaging way to impact historical and archaeological knowledge to the public through food vlogs. His approach, combining culinary delights (美味佳肴) with fascinating historical insights, has taken China’s social media by storm, attracting a wide audience and winning praise for its innovative method of storytelling. Before delving into (研究) food vlogging, Professor Zhang Liangren usually dined at the school cafeteria or restaurants near his community, rarely going beyond a five-kilometer distance from his home. However, since he started making food vlogs in the summer of 2023, he has been exploring the world extensively, dining at a variety of restaurants that were previously unknown to him. Zhang Liangren frankly admits that he is far from being a qualified “foodie”. He enjoys good food, but has not yet reached the point of searching everywhere for it. What truly led him onto the path of a food vlogger was his passion for archaeology. While watching Zhang taste the food, viewers can listen to him explaining the historical stories behind the dishes. Although the food cannot be immediately tasted, the spiritual nourishment of archaeology has satisfied the taste buds of netizens, who have exclaimed their satisfaction. Speaking of the situation at the beginning of filming,Zhang Liangren admitted, “Because I rarely did these things before, I was quite uncomfortable in front of the camera at first. My Mandarin was not very good either, so my speech and movements were very stiff. But gradually, I got used to it and overall, it’s much better than before.” As for which places he prefers to visit for check-ins, Zhang Liangren states that he prefers shops with a certain level of fame, “It must be down-to-earth, the kind of place that caters to the common people.” He mentioned that he usually chooses small stalls or shops with a long history and good reputation. Sometimes he also selects based on festivals, tasting the food while narrating the methods of preparation and the cultural significance behind the dishes. 1．What is most Chinese audiences’ attitude to Professor Zhang’s food vlogs? A．Doubtful. B．Approving. C．Unconcerned. D．Hopeful. 2．Why does Professor Zhang become a food vlogger? A．He is popular among the netizens. B．He intends to share various food. C．He is fascinated with archaeology. D．He considers himself a qualified foodie. 3．What kind of shops will Professor Zhang choose for his vlogs? A．Time-honored brand stores. B．Reputable chain stores. C．Shops full of influencers. D．Unknown small stalls or shops. 4．Which of the following can best describe Professor Zhang? A．Passionate and humble. B．Sympathic and generous. C．Innovative and devoted. D．Knowledgeable and gifted. [06]（24-25高三下·陕西西安·阶段练习）The sun was shining, people were paddling in the sea and dogs were being walked — a typical day on the beautiful Dorset coast. Just a few minutes inland, however, history was being made. Yesterday, at the National Trust’ s Purbeck Heaths nature reserve, four beavers (海狸) were released from cages and crawled into Little Sea, a 33-hectare lake — the first to be legally released in England after a 400-year disappearance and a fight to return them to the landscape. The Trust says this is the prime habitat for them to wander free, with no fenced enclosures, full of lakes and watercourses for the beavers to make their home. The Trust has permission to release 25 on the island but is starting with four and then making more releases in coming years if this one goes well. “I feel real hope,” said David Brown, the director at Purbeck. “I’ve worked as an ecologist for 40 years and this is the most optimistic time in my career without doubt. We are visibly, measurably recovering nature and that is so exciting!” Conservationists have been campaigning for the return of the beaver for decades because it is a keystone species, whose existence allows other creatures to develop well. This is because beavers create complex wetland habitats by digging channels and pools and constructing leaky dams. Their dams can also deal with pollution, helping to clean up rivers, and prevent flooding as well as drought. The Trust has worked with local farmers and landowners to ensure the beavers do not cause unwanted disruption. Purbeck hopes it will stimulate year-round nature tourism as people come to see the beavers and the habitats they create. “We have been seeing the economic development shift from bucket-and-spade tourism to nature tourism, and that is more sustainable,” Brown said. 1．Why is the beavers’ release considered historical? A．They are the first beavers spotted in the wild. B．It marks an improvement in lake protection. C．They are reintroduced to the wild after centuries of absence. D．It offers a great chance for people to interact with them freely. 2．What does the underlined word “prime” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Perfect. B．Temporary. C．Familiar. D．Extra. 3．What aspect of the beavers do conservationists highlight? A．Their impact on the ecosystem. B．Their capability of constructing dams. C．Their adaptability to the environment. D．Their popularity among tourists. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The beavers will reach other reserves quickly. B．Beaver tourism may reshape the local economy. C．More beavers will be released next summer. D．Bucket-and-spade tourism is declining sharply. [07]（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? [08]（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. [09]（2025·辽宁锦州·一模）With rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, DeepSeek has emerged as a revolutionary force redefining the boundaries of machine learning applications. Established in 2023, this AI enterprise has distinguished itself through its focus on developing self-improving algorithms (算法) while addressing the complex dilemmas caused by advanced AI systems. At the core of DeepSeek’s innovation lies DeepSeek-V3, a multimodal neural (神经的) network that combines transformer architecture with latest strengthened learning mechanisms. Unlike conventional Al models requiring periodic human updates, this self-promoting system processes over 2.3 trillion parameters (参数) in real-time through its special automatic weighting system. The model’s language processing capabilities extend beyond mere pattern recognition, enabling it to analyse confusing phrases like medical terms or cultural idioms with 94.7% accuracy in clinical trials. The company’s breakthroughs have particularly pioneered diagnostic medicine. DeepSeek’s medical AI toolset, MedAnalytica-X, recently outperformed X-ray experts in detecting early-stage cancer through its analysis of CT scans and genetic data. By identifying tumor (肿瘤) patterns invisible to the human eye, the system achieved 99.1% accuracy in a 15,000-patient multicenter study, reducing diagnostic delays by an average of 14.3 months. However, the company sparked panic when its workforce automation tools replaced 23% of customer service positions at partner organizations. In response, DeepSeek established the first AI Transition Fund, setting aside 7% of annual profits to retraining programs focused on AI supervision and computing maintenance. Looking ahead, DeepSeek’s upcoming Project Hermes seeks to translate complex Al decisions into causal reasoning chains understandable to non-experts. As governments debate AI regulation, DeepSeek’s researchers stand up for adaptive management frameworks that balance innovation with algorithmic responsibility. While doubters question whether any private company should have such transformative power, DeepSeek’s commitment to open-source its safety algorithms has eased some concerns. The company’s track suggests a future where AI doesn’t merely copy human intelligence but creates new models for human-machine cooperation. 1．What differs DeepSeek-V3 from conventional AI models? A．Periodic manual updates from engineers. B．Superior performance in language translation only. C．Real-time self-improvement through adaptive weighting. D．Its ability to process language through pattern recognition. 2．How did MedAnalytica-X improve cancer diagnosis? A．By analyzing confusing medical terms. B．By investigating genetic data and tumor patterns. C．By focusing solely on traditional imaging techniques. D．By cooperating with human X-ray experts in clinical trials. 3．What measure did DeepSeek take to relieve job replacement concerns? A．Fighting against AI regulation policies. B．Reducing the price of medical diagnostic tools. C．Suspending all the automation research permanently. D．Creating retraining programs funded by company profits. 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．AI Innovation and Its Challenges: The Story of DeepSeek B．Concerns Caused by DeepSeek’s Automation: Unemployment C．A Breakthrough in Multimodal Neural Networks: DeepSeek-V3 D．Accuracy of Cancer Diagnosis is Improving: DeepSeek’s Medical AI [10]（2025·辽宁锦州·一模）In 2024, TIME Magazine named 34-year-old Marí a González its “Person of the Year” for her extraordinary efforts to bring renewable energy to remote Amazonian communities. Born in a riverside village in Peru, Maria grew up in a home lit by kerosene (煤油) lamps. Her father, a fisherman, often risked his life sailing through dark waters at night. When María was 12, a storm tipped over his boat. He survived but lost his sight due to untreated injuries. “I watched him struggle to relearn even basic tasks,” María recalled, “which made me promise to prevent others from suffering the same fate.” She graduated with honors after earning a scholarship to study engineering in Lima. Returning to the Amazon in 2018, she proposed solar-powered lanterns made from recycled materials. Her original model — a rusty tin can wired to a broken calculator battery — exploded during a rainstorm. Local elders doubted her “magic boxes”, and funding was scarce. María spent nights testing designs in her hut. She studied traditional basket-weaving techniques to improve waterproofing and partnered with a women’s cooperative to collect plastic waste. A breakthrough came in 2022 when she created a durable solar lamp using recycled plastic bottles and smartphone batteries donated by a tech nonprofit. Her project, Green Light, has since equipped over 200 villages with affordable solar energy. In the Yurimaguas district alone, childhood respiratory (呼吸的) illnesses from kerosene smoke dropped by 60%. Children now study after sunset, clinics refrigerate vaccines, and fishermen like her father sail safely. “The forest taught me toughness,” Maria said in her TIME interview. “Every failure was a root growing deeper, helping me stand taller.” Despite international fame, Maria rejects to patent (申请专利) her designs. “Light belongs to everyone,” she insists. Her next goal? Training 1,000 women across the Amazon to become solar engineers by 2025. Meanwhile, María’s designs have inspired similar projects in Congo and Bangladesh. “True sustainability,” she says, “is when solutions grow from the soil of a community itself.” 1．What motivated Maria to start her project? A．A family accident caused by poor lighting. B．Her great passion for environmental science. C．The severe lack of electricity in her hometown. D．Encouragement from her engineering professors. 2．What does the underlined phrase “magic boxes” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Recycled materials. B．Broken calculator batteries. C．Maria’s initial solar lantern models. D．Containers for storing medical supplies. 3．Which benefit is NOT mentioned in the article? A．Better medical storage in local clinics. B．Enhanced safety for nighttime fishermen. C．Improved education opportunities for children. D．Equipping each village with affordable solar energy. 4．What does Maria’s refusal to register her inventions reveal about her character? A．She possesses an innovative spirit. B．She fears industrial competition. C．She values community access over profit. D．She prioritizes personal recognition. [11]（24-25高二下·山西太原·期中）Recently, using AI as audiobook narrators instead of humans has sparked a debate in the audiobook industry. In October, columnist Thad Mellroy’s article examined this issue, drawing reactions from professional narrators and publishers. In that piece, Mellroy profile d several players in this area of the still-developing digital audiobook. As the audiobook industry weighs the advantages and disadvantages of cutting-edge technologies, a growing number of people are joining in the conversation. Mellroy’s article created a stir (轰动) in some narrator circles. Hillary Huber, a member of the newly formed Professional Audiobook Narrators Association (PANA), said, “It’s practically all we talk about. We are gathering all professionals to protect our rights.” The association has seen a significant growth, with its membership rising to 400. Emily Lawrence, co-founder and president of PANA, emphasized the complexity of the matter. “It’s very easy to reduce this issue to dollars and cents, but it’s very complicated.” She shared “If AI narration snowballed, it wouldn’t just be the narrators who lose their jobs. The whole ecosystem relying on audiobooks would suffer.” Moreover, Lawrence pointed out a moral issue, “If I were to license my voice, and lose all control over how my voice is then used, my voice could potentially be used for content that I find unpleasant.” Some publishers are exploring AI narration to cut costs and put more audiobooks in circulation. Anthony Goff, publisher of Hachette Audio, however, stated, “While AI can provide a cost-effective solution to producing audiobooks, we do not expect AI narration to replace humans, since there will always be a demand for the human touch, especially in types that require deep emotional engagement and storytelling skills.” This debate ultimately reflects a deeper conflict between profit and human values. Maybe a middle-ground approach is needed. 1．What leads to the significant growth of PANA’s membership? A．The increasing cost of AI narration. B．The decline of the audiobook industry. C．The growing concern about AI’s threat. D．The audience’s preference for audiobooks. 2．What does Emily Lawrence worry about? A．Many readers will be unemployed. B．Some narrators’ voices will be misused. C．AI technology will be too expensive. D．The audiobook ecosystem will be destroyed. 3．Who suggests a balanced use of AI and human narrators? A．Thad Mellroy. B．Hillary Huber. C．Emily Lawrence. D．Anthony Goff. 4．What will the text probably discuss next? A．The practical solutions in the debate. B．The market analysis of future AI tools. C．The potential challenges of AI narration. D．The negative impacts of AI on publishing. [12]（2025·河北邯郸·模拟预测）In a German quiz show, Bodil Holst learned that polar bears were invisible in infrared (红外线的) cameras, meaning their fur had the same temperature as the surroundings. Most mammalian hair can freeze when it gets wet in cold temperatures—think human beards on a frosty winter day. But Bodil noticed polar bear fur did not freeze after getting wet. “I was very puzzled,” he says. “Why do they not get covered in ice?” He initially thought that polar bear fur might have structural properties that prevent ice from forming. He and his colleagues used high-powered microscopes to zoom in on the fur, but “we couldn’t really see anything special, and they just looked normal,” says Holst, “We started to suspect that there’s more to this than structure.” While the team was handling the fur, they noticed it was very greasy (油腻的) When the team washed the hair, it largely lost its anti-icing properties. “Maybe this was down to polar bear hair grease,” says Holst. Then they did a series of molecular (分子的) analyses to identify what specifically about hair grease might prevent ice from forming. They found high levels of certain compounds in the grease that are especially resistant to freezing, specifically because ice has a harder time sticking to them. Meanwhile, the team found polar bear fur also lacked a compound called squalene, which is abundant in other marine mammals, and has properties that make ice stick to it easily. “This combination makes polar bear fur highly resistant to freezing,” says Holst. Following lab tests showed that it performed about as well as ski waxes, which have been banned in Norway for environmental reasons. Though Arctic people are the first to identify that polar bear fur has such special anti-icing properties, it is the scientific research that has provided a detailed understanding of the basic reason. Therefore, Holst hopes that the research might inspire new approaches to making anti-icing materials that could be used for ski waxes, and even plane de-icing fluids. 1．Why are human beards mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To illustrate that hair icing is common. B．To show that human beards are ice-free. C．To highlight the similarity of mammal fur. D．To explain the aim of the German quiz show. 2．How did Holst and his team do the research? A．By using infrared cameras to study the fur. B．By comparing polar bear fur with human hair. C．By observing polar bears in their natural habitat. D．By examining molecules and testing them in the lab. 3．What makes polar bear fur stay unfrozen? A．Its greasy fur and lack of squalene. B．Its dietary habits. C．Its infrared invisibility. D．Its structural properties. 4．What does Holst want to stress in the last paragraph? A．The breakthrough he has made. B．The experience of Arctic people. C．The characteristics of polar bear fur. D．The potential applications of his study. [13]（2025·四川绵阳·三模）Scientists in Brazil are releasing genetically modified (改良的) mosquitoes to contain the massive outbreak of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness. More than a million cases of the viral infection have been reported in the first two months of 2024, twice more than what were reported in the same period in 2023. In February, Rio de Janeiro declared the outbreak a public health emergency after the city recorded more than 42,000 cases of the disease. In Brazil, the disease is constantly circulating. Between 2003 and 2019, more than 11 million cases were reported in the country, with peak transmission normally occurring during the annual rainy season from October to May. Unusually, large outbreaks occur roughly every three to four years. Only one in four people infected with the dengue virus develop mild symptoms, which generally clear within two to seven days. However, the disease can sometimes progress and become severe, leading to hospitalization and possibly death. Faced with a rising number of dengue cases, health authorities in Brazil are testing alternative approaches to control the spread of the disease, including the use of genetically modified mosquitoes, a solution proposed by biotech company Oxitec. The company breeds male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes—the species that spreads the dengue fever virus to humans—that are genetically modified to carry a gene that kills any female offspring they spawn (产卵). Dengue fever is spread through the bites of female A．aegypti mosquitoes, so releasing these modified mosquitoes into a region can help reduce the number of pests that can spread the virus to people. The eggs of Oxitec’s modified male mosquitoes are placed in boxes and then hatched with the addition of water. The modified mosquitoes “complete the cycle inside these boxes in about ten days and the adult insects come out to do their work,” Natalia Ferreira, Oxitec’s general manager said. The approach can reduce A．aegypti population numbers by up to 90 percent in regions where the genetically modified mosquitoes are released. There have been concerns that these genetically modified mosquitoes sometimes produce offspring that can survive to pass on their genes to native insects. But so far, there’s no evidence to suggest this could harm humans. 1．Why are genetically modified mosquitoes being released in Brazil? A．To get rid of mosquitoes. B．To increase the biodiversity. C．To reduce dengue fever cases. D．To improve mosquito genes. 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．Hot and dry weather speeds up the virus transmission. B．25% of the infected people develop severe symptoms. C．There is an outbreak of dengue fever every four years. D．Dengue fever is widespread and reappearing in Brazil. 3．How do the modified mosquitoes work? A．By killing live female mosquitoes. B．By cutting down on female offspring. C．By stopping mosquitoes from hatching. D．By relieving the infectious symptoms. 4．What concerns people about the modified mosquitoes? A．They affect local species. B．They increase dengue cases. C．They are a threat to humans. D．They grow too fast to control. [14]（2025·宁夏银川·二模）Chinese architect and educator Liu Jiakun has been announced as the laureate of the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the highest honor in the architecture field, for his ability to blend traditional Chinese elements with contemporary design and for his commitment to social equity in the built environment. Escaping stylistic restrictions, Liu Jiakun’s work relies on adaptive strategies to harmonize collective and individual spaces, encouraging empathy and an emotional connection to both arcBhitecture and community. Through his architecture, leisure and openness find space within dense urban environments, inviting diverse users to be involved in the spectacle of everyday life. “I always aspire to be like water — to permeate (渗透) through a place without carrying a fixed form of my own and to seep into the local environment and the site itself. Over time, the water gradually solidifies, transforming into architecture, and perhaps even into the highest form of human spiritual creation. Yet, it still retains all the qualities of that place, both good and bad.” said Liu. To better reflect the processes that led to the creation of architecture and the passing of time, he avoids polished surfaces and refined finishes, instead embracing the textures and imperfections that develop over time, giving his buildings a unique color that speaks to their history and context. This commitment is in his use of locally sourced and often recycled materials — for example, the rubbles (碎石) from the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake transformed into resilient bricks used in projects such as the Novartis Building and the Xicun Compound. This approach, reflecting his “building for the community, building by the community” ethos, extends even to smaller-scale projects, such as the Hu Huishan Memorial, where the raw texture of the cement relief carries both symbolic and physical weight. Liu Jiakun’s work redefines architecture as a medium for storytelling and social empowerment. By harmonizing local contexts with universal human needs, he creates spaces that are both functional and deeply symbolic, proving that architecture can uplift communities while honoring their past. 1．Why was Liu Jiakun awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize? A．Because of his remarkable skills in architecture. B．Because of his design philosophy in architectural practice. C．Because of his use of imported materials in urban projects. D．Because of his rejection of community involvement in architecture. 2．What does Liu Jiakun mean by aspiring “to be like water”? A．Be free just like water. B．Use water as a primary material. C．Prioritize the design in the form of water. D．Acommodate to local contexts unrestrictedly. 3．Why did Liu Jiakun use the rubbles from the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake? A．To preserve history. B．To decline contemporary elements. C．To use high-tech construction methods. D．To contribute to community collaboration. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards Liu Jiakun’s architectural philosophy? A．Disapproving. B．Ambiguious. C．Optimistic. D．Objective. [15]（2025·河南许昌·二模）Federal regulators said Friday that railroads need to re-examine how they assemble their trains after a serious of derailments (脱轨) in recent years that were at least partly caused by the way empty and loaded cars were mixed together with locomotives (火车头). Heavy cars at the back of a train can push and pull against empty cars in the middle of a train as it goes over hills and around corners. Those forces have become more of a problem as the industry increasingly relies on longer trains with a wide variety of freight aboard. Another factor complicating the issue is the industry’s practice of placing locomotives throughout trains. The locomotives can boost the forces if they’re not used correctly. The fiery February derailment near East Palestine, Ohio, prompted much of the recent concern nationwide about railroad safety as an example of this problem. The National Transportation Safety Board has said that an overheated bearing that caused an axle (轮轴) to fail on one of the railcars likely caused that derailment. “Railroads must prioritize proper train makeup to maintain safety, prevent accidents, and optimize train performance,” the railroad administration said in the advisory. “Further, all operating employees must be properly trained in these technologies and the handling of complex trains to ensure safe operation and minimize human error.” All of the derailments the FRA mentioned involved trains with at least 125 cars. In every case an empty car was the first to come off the tracks. The order doesn’t specifically single out long trains, but the kind of forces regulators are concerned about are boosted in longer trains, especially if large blocks of empty cars are placed in the middle or front of a train. In three of the six derailments, hazardous chemicals were released, highlighting the potential dangers of these accidents. Now trains routinely stretch longer than two or even three miles (three to five kilometers) long. As a train moves across uneven territory, its front half might be getting pulled up a hill while the back half is coming down and pushing forward against the rest of the cars. Those dynamics make it difficult for the engineer to manage. 1．What is the reason of derailments? A．The empty and loaded cars. B．The lack of examination of trains. C．The industry relies on longer trains. D．The tension produced by carriages of different weights. 2．What does the underlined word “fiery” probably mean in paragraph 3? A．Doubtful. B．Violent. C．Strange. D．Latest. 3．How to reduce the issue of derailment according to the railroad administration? A．Technologies need further improvement. B．Railroad companies should minimize human error. C．Railroad companies are supposed to optimize train performance. D．Both the railway department and staff need further improvement. 4．What makes it difficult for train engineers to manage long trains? A．The weight of the empty cars. B．The increasing variety of freight. C．The dynamics of the train as it moves over uneven terrain. D．The strategic placement of locomotives complicates management. [16]（2025·湖南岳阳·二模）Ask any marathon runner a week before their race what they are doing, and they’ll almost certainly be refreshing the weather app on their phone. That’s because it can be disastrous if their hard-earned performance is affected by uncontrollable factors like the weather. Now, these athletes might have another factor to worry about: air quality. A new study published in Sports Medicine last December found a correlation between air pollution and slower marathon finishing times. The results suggest that even modest amounts of air pollution can impact athletic performance. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in particular has long been linked to various health issues, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and lung conditions. Previous research has shown that exercising during times of poor air quality is harmful to health, but little is known about the effects this type of air pollution can have on performance in endurance events such as marathons, which require athletes to be outside exercising and breathing heavily for hours at a time. To better understand this, researchers used a machine-learning model to estimate how much fine particulate matter was in the air at every mile marker on the course of nine marathons located across the U.S. between 2003 and 2019. Using this model—rather than relying on monitoring stations, which can often be miles away from a marathon course—allowed the researchers to more precisely estimate what the air quality was like throughout each course. They then compared these data with corresponding finishing times for the marathon events from more than 1.5 million finish times for male runners and slightly more than a million finish times for female runners, adjusting for other weather factors that could influence times, such as high heat or high humidity. The results showed that an increase of just one microgram per cubic meter in PM2.5 levels correlated with a 32-second-slower finishing time for male marathoners and a 25-second-slower finishing time for female ones. Elvira Fleury, lead author of the study, says that marathoners should think of air pollution in a similar way to other weather conditions, such as heat and humidity, on race day. A fundamental next step for research, Fleury says, would be to understand what is going on in the body to cause worse performances. 1．What is the purpose of mentioning marathon runners in para.1? A．To show the importance of weather. B．To introduce air quality as a concern. C．To emphasize preparations for marathons. D．To describe routines of marathon runners. 2．What does the new study focus on? A．Accurate measurement of air quality. B．Health risks of air pollution for runners. C．Link between weather and athletic performance. D．Effect of air pollution on marathoners’ performance. 3．What led to the findings of the study? A．Precise data comparison. B．Weather factor adjustments. C．Machine-learning estimates. D．Data from monitoring stations. 4．What does Fleury suggest for future research? A．Considering air quality and weather equally. B．Developing effective corresponding strategies. C．Investigating individual sensitivity differences. 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