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

专题03 阅读理解（记叙文+议论文+新闻报道） 编者按：2025年新高考地区二模分类整理，深度解析，排版整齐。 （一） （2025·广东清远·二模） It’s back-to-school time again, and among the ranks of new university students are working professionals. Two new adult learners at Xi’ an Jiaotong-Liverpool University(XJTLU) in Suzhou say despite the challenges of returning to school after years away, they believe it’ll be worth it. Both plan to strengthen their professional skills with master’s degrees from XJTLU’s International Business School Suzhou. While Hamed Azimidizaj has become an experienced engineer and manager over nearly 15years in the car industry, he wants to broaden his knowledge. Originally from Iran, he’s lived in China for five years. “Now I see that experience alone is not enough. You need to bring knowledge to the industry in order to make improvements, and I’m seeking to learn more so that I can make a change,” he says. Qin Qian, Marketing Manager at the Taicang branch of a German environmental testing equipment company, is responsible for driving new business development strategies. She hopes to build a system to expand the company’s business with new markets in China. “In today’s competitive business world, just keeping up with rapid technological advances is not enough,” she says. “How can my team make the company more competitive? How can we successfully break into new markets? I’ve been thinking about these questions for two years, and eventually I came to believe the best way is to further my studies in this field.” For students considering further study, Azimidizaj says Suzhou provides a comfortable environment, with its mix of modern facilities and ancient culture. Qian advises others thinking about going back to school to make careful decisions and then pursue goals wholeheartedly. “Sometimes, choice is more important than effort. Making good decisions matters because mistakes are expensive,” says Qian. “But once you’ve decided, you should go after it with everything you’ve got. Life is too short to wait.” 1．What do Azimidizaj and Qian plan to do at XJTLU? A．Teach professional skills. B．Conduct engineering research. C．Enhance their career capabilities. D．Expand their social connections. 2．Which word best describes Azimidizaj? A．Farsighted. B．Hesitant. C．Generous. D．Conservative. 3．What is the purpose of Qian’s further study? A．To improve her knowledge for international business. B．To escape the competitive pressure in her current job. C．To explore opportunities in the environmental industry. D．To develop a systematic approach for market expansion. 4．What can we learn from Qian’s words? A．Think twice before you act. B．Opportunity knocks but once. C．The early bird catches the worm. D．Actions speak louder than words. （二） （2025·江苏·二模） Learning new languages can be empowering, opening doors to connect with people from different cultures. Recently, a man practicing Chinese gained widespread attention after visiting a local Lanzhou noodle restaurant and speaking the language in a truly memorable way. Canadian resident Cali Lopez shared a video of his interaction with a Chinese waitress and their authentic and curious exchange quickly won praise online. The incident occurred in Saskatoon,one of Canada's largest cities, with a growing Chinese community. Cali appeared anxious and nervous at the Lanzhou noodle restaurant before a waitress approached him. Greeting her in her native language, he nearly left her in shock. With a smile, Cali then politely asked the waitress if he could practice his Chinese and began ordering in her language, asking questions about the menu. He noticed a dish that caught his interest and asked in Chinese, “Is this sour pickle (泡菜) soup hot?” The waitress replied, “Yes, a little bit spicy.” Cali, who works as an English teacher, was fine with mild spice, replying,“Oh, I just want to order one.” When she asked about his other food preferences, he shared his desire for a dish with rice noodles. The waitress then listed the restaurant's six types of noodles, including three round and three flat varieties. Cali appeared to struggle a bit while discussing the types of noodles in Chinese, requesting the waitress to point to the menu and explain each dish's preparation to help him order. After some thought, he chose the thinnest of the round noodles. Curious about his language skills,Cali then asked,“Can you understand me?” and waited eagerly for her response. The waitress confirmed she could, leaving Cali visibly moved. The one-minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real, spontaneous (自发的) moment without any forced emotion. 1．How did the waitress feel at Cali's greeting in Chinese? A．Surprised. B．Confused. C．Annoyed. D．Uninterested. 2．What may have impressed the audience most in Cali's video? A．The Chinese food. B．The Chinese language. C．His genuine use of Chinese. D．His knowledge of Chinese noodles. 3．What can we learn from Cali's conversation with the waitress? A．He was eager to practice Chinese. B．He struggled with mild spicy food. C．He turned down her offer of help. D．He found it effortless to discuss the menu. 4．What does the article mainly talk about? A．Language barriers of dining out. B．The challenges of learning Chinese. C．A heartwarming cultural exchange. D．The importance of being communicative. （三） （2025·江苏·二模） Powered by the enthusiasm of fans, many stars are emphasizing sustainability in their tours and live events. In many parts of the world, summer calendars are packed with music festivals. But on 25 August, Act 1.5, one of such shows, tried to be something different. Advertised as a “climate action accelerator (加速器)”, it showed the cooperation between a band called Massive Attack and scientists at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester, UK, to reduce carbon emissions (排放) in the live music industry. Such efforts are much needed. In 2010, researchers estimated that the UK music industry produced some 540, 000 tonnes of greenhouse-gas emissions annually. Live music accounted for 74%of that. Those figures are likely to have risen. Many in the music industry are advocating ever more loudly on sustainability. Radiohead,  Coldplay, and Billie Eilish are just some of the famous Western stars who have declared initiatives to make live events more sustainable. These initiatives have not always met with the approval of climate campaigners. One common criticism is that stars’ advocacy often focuses on the actions of individual fans. When it comes to high-energy aspects of touring, such as stage power requirements and artists’ travel, their preferred solution is often to find alternative ways to cancel out impact, rather than reducing emissions directly. However, it is heartening to see that some real change has already been achieved. In 2023,  for the first time, the long-running Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom was powered only by fossil-fuel-free (非化石燃料) energy. In June 2024, Coldplay announced that direct emissions from its current world tour were almost 60%lower than those of its 2016-17 stadium tour. Historically, music has played a key part in social movements. The industry now has the chance to be a role model for real change. A 2022 report by researchers at the University of Glasgow, UK, found that music fans are more likely to care about climate change than non-music fans. So, the change will come when it is driven by those highest up in the music industry and backed by good science. 1．What makes the Act 1.5 music event special? A．Demonstrating a different musical style. B．Promoting the cooperation between bands. C．Funding scientific research on climate. D．Taking green actions based on science. 2．What is the purpose of listing data in the third paragraph? A．To highlight the UK music industry’s success. B．To indicate the challenges in the UK music industry. C．To criticize the rising costs of the UK music festivals. D．To stress the emission impact of the UK music industry. 3．Why do climate campaigners sometimes disapprove of stars’ advocacy? A．It emphasizes reducing artists’ travel emission. B．It focuses on fans cutting down emissions. C．It prefers to use fossil-fuel-free energy. D．It ignores the action of individual fans. 4．What is the author’s attitude to the music industry addressing climate issues? A．Doubtful. B．Negative. C．Positive. D．Critical. （四） （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. （五） （2025·河北石家庄·二模） Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks. It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League. Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game. Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.” To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program. Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.” 1．Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program? A．His son asked him to support the game. B．The kids’ league faced declining participation. C．He wanted to promote his own law firm. D．He hoped to popularize a hockey organization. 2．What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Learned the rules. B．Got injured. C．Attracted donations. D．Became interested. 3．How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program? A．By organizing charity matches. B．By collecting and selling used items. C．By charging participation fees. D．By raising money from the community. 4．What can we learn about the program’s impact? A．It reduced screen time for children. B．It increased waste sent to landfills. C．It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D．It created jobs for the local residents. （六） （2025·浙江·二模） As a student on the brink of an important exam, I had developed an odd habit: I was addicted to buying practice papers. My desk was cluttered with stacks of unopened test booklets, each promising to be the key to academic success. Yet, despite my enthusiasm for acquiring these resources, I rarely found the motivation to actually complete them. The guilt of my inaction gnawed at me, but the allure of buying yet another booklet was too strong to resist. One evening, as I sat amidst the towering piles of untouched papers, I felt a wave of frustration wash over me. I realized that my obsession with buying practice papers was a form of procrastination—a way to avoid facing the real challenge of studying and preparing for the exam. In a moment of desperation, I turned to a book that had been sitting on my shelf for months — Tagore’s “Selected Poems.” As I read through the verses, one particular poem struck a chord within me. It spoke of the futility of chasing after empty promises and the importance of embracing the present moment. The words seemed to resonate with my own struggles, as if Tagore himself was addressing my predicament (困境). The poem urged me to take action, to make the most of the resources I had, rather than constantly seeking more. It reminded me that success is not found in the accumulation of materials but in the effort we put into using them. I closed the book, feeling a sense of renewed determination. From that moment on, I made a conscious effort to change my approach. Instead of buying more practice papers, I focused on completing the ones I already had. I set a schedule for myself, dedicating specific times each day to studying and practicing. Slowly but surely, I began to see progress. My confidence grew, and the anxiety that had once plagued me began to fade. Tagore’s poetry had given me the insight I needed to break free from my self-imposed limitations. I learned that true preparation comes not from the quantity of resources but from the quality of effort we invest. As I sat down to take my exam, I felt a sense of calm and readiness that I had never experienced before. I knew that I had taken the right steps, and I was confident in my ability to face whatever challenges lay ahead. 1．What psychological paradox does the narrator’s initial behavior primarily reveal? A．The conflict between material accumulation and authentic engagement. B．The tension between academic ambition and intellectual limitations. C．The dichotomy of social conformity versus individual rebellion. D．The struggle between perfectionism and task avoidance. 2．Which textual detail most directly foreshadows the protagonist’s transformative realization? A．The physical description of unopened test booklets. B．The metaphorical comparison of guilt to predatory behavior. C．The symbolic presence of Tagore’s poetry collection. D．The chronological account of daily study schedules. 3．If implementing the narrator’s resolution in a workplace procrastination scenario, which reform strategy would align with the poem’s philosophy? A．Bulk-purchasing productivity software licenses. B．Establishing phased task-completion milestones. C．Hosting weekly motivational seminar series. D．Redesigning office spatial configurations. 4．The statement “success is not found in the accumulation of materials” (para. 4) functions rhetorically to ______. A．contrast surface preparation with substantive cultivation B．criticize consumerist trends in educational industries C．exemplify cognitive dissonance through syllogism D．validate empirical research on resource utilization （七） （2025·吉林·二模） For the past three years, my mother battled cancer in silence. When she learned of her diagnosis, she chose not to tell anyone in our family. She did not want us to worry, so she carried the burden alone. I only noticed her fatigue and thinning hair, but she always smiled and insisted that everything was fine. Every morning, she would rise before dawn to prepare breakfast for me and my father. I remember the smell of pancakes and freshly brewed coffee filling the kitchen, masking the bitter taste of her reality. She would slip away to her treatments, returning home with a tired smile and dark circles under her eyes. I asked her about the bruises (淤青) on her arms and she simply said they were from clumsy moments. Despite her pain and growing weakness, my mother devoted herself to my happiness. Every year, as my birthday approached, she carefully selected a special gift, wrapped it in bright paper, and placed it in the garage (车库). She even painted a small wooden sign above the tool cabinet and hung the key on a hook. On its tag, she wrote, “Open after I die.” This secret tradition remained between her and the boxes of presents waiting silently in the garage. Last month, my mother passed away. I was preparing to leave for college out of state, hoping to see her proud smile as I walked onto the campus. Instead, I returned home to an empty house filled with stillness and echoes of her laughter. My greatest regret is that she never got to see me begin this new chapter of my life. Grief weighed heavily on my heart as I struggled to accept her absence. A week after the funeral, I remembered the garage key. With trembling hands, I walked into the cluttered space. Behind the old lawnmower and stacked boxes, I found a row of neatly arranged gifts, one for each birthday she had planned. On the wall above them hung a photograph of her and me, smiling at the beach when I was a child. Beneath the photo, in her familiar handwriting, were the words, “Happy Birthday, son. May happiness fill each day!” 1．For approximately how long did the mother bear her illness in secret? A．Roughly two years. B．Less than twelve months. C．Over thirty-six months. D．Under eighteen months. 2．In which part of the house did she hide the birthday presents? A．Under the bedroom floorboards. B．Within the home’s external storage area. C．Tucked behind the basement furnace. D．Concealed in the linen closet. 3．Which of the following best captures the narrator’s deepest remorse? A．She didn’t witness his beginning at university. B．She never documented her final wishes. C．She forgot to tell him the truth before passing. D．She failed to leave a parting letter. 4．Which title most fittingly conveys the story’s theme? A．A Silent Protector B．Gifts Left in Waiting C．Shadows of Sorrow D．The Key to Unspoken Love （八） （2025·上海普陀·二模） Animal Welfare in Tourism Over decades of travelling, I have come across some shocking treatment of animals clearly being exploited for our entertainment. The last time was in Morocco, when I was investigating the macaques they use as attractions in the markets. These poor monkeys were kept in terrible conditions and physically abused. Locked up during the daytime, they’d be brought out in the early evening for photo opportunities with holidaymakers. It seems likely that animal exploitation is increasing with the rise of selfie (自拍) culture, and that it’s not fully understood by much of the public — which is why we desperately need laws to prevent travel companies selling tickets to cruel attractions. Sadly though, the way things stand, it’s an absolutely pointless piece of legislation. While the last government went to the trouble of passing this act, it failed to set out a list of activities banned under it. That means thousands of holidaymakers can continue to buy tickets to attractions that treat animals cruelly this summer. But there are some simple yet powerful things we can all do to help shut down these cruel trades. For starters we need to use the pounds in our pockets as a form of protest. This summer, simply refuse to spend money on any experience that might cause suffering to animals. And blow the whistle hard on any cruelty you come across. You can report incidents of animal cruelty at tourist attractions anywhere in the world to animal welfare organizations, who will use it to create a file of evidence to put pressure on the new government to make sure animals are not pushed aside. Your evidence is vital. It’s time to do better and make sure we choose well when it comes to satisfying our inborn urge to experience the animals we share our planet with. We should have respect for all life and want to treasure it. No five-minute thrill or subsequent social media post we get from an animal encounter is worth a lifetime of misery for them. We need to remember, their lives are as important as ours. 1．According to the passage, which of the following is true about the macaques in Morocco? A．They were part of a wildlife conservation project. B．They were free to move around during the daytime. C．They were taken care of by animal welfare organizations. D．They were caged in the day and used for photos in the evening. 2．Why does the author consider the current law against animal cruelty ineffective? A．It lacks a clear list of banned practices. B．It was rejected by the previous government. C．It only applies to domestic animal abuse. D．It is not supported by the travel companies. 3．What can be inferred about the author’s opinion on “selfie culture”? A．It helps promote animal welfare through social media. B．It contributes to the rise of animal exploitation. C．It encourages tourists to be more environmentally aware. D．It reflects human indifference to animal suffering. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To describe a shocking tourist experience in Morocco. B．To expose animal cruelty in tourism and call for action. C．To analyze the reasons for the increase in animal exploitation. D．To introduce the current laws about animal welfare in tourism. （九） （2025·江西·二模） While touring Mississippi in an old car, John Ingall and his wife, Jane, discovered a plant that would change their lives — the hardshell gourd (葫芦). At first, it was mere curiosity, but soon, they saw gourds everywhere — carved, hanging, glowing as lanterns. Drawn to them, John, a lifelong farmer, decided to try growing them. Back in Warwickshire, he planted a few seeds among his tomatoes. The plants grew quickly, reaching six feet tall. Weeks later, he found large gourds hidden among the leaves. Since then, he has harvested about a hundred gourds each year, each with a different shape — some long and thin, others round. Unexpectedly, Ingall had been trying to retire when he first discovered gourds. After managing two farms — one from Jane’s family and another for growing crops — he had always planned to stop working at 65. Unlike many farmers who never retire, he wanted to find a new interest. Farming had been his childhood dream, despite his parents’ objections. They, shaped by the Great Depression, had hoped he would take an office job. Yet, his love for rural life never faded. Over 45 years, he moved from dairy to beef, then organic farming, and finally letting the land return to nature. Change, he welcomed — but only in a controlled manner. Yet gourds pushed him beyond his comfort zone. “Not until I started working on them did I realize — I am an artist!” said John. Now, as one of the few gourd artists in the U. K., he creates lanterns with colored glass, astonishing visitors. As well as selling gourds through his personal studio, John markets them at art fairs, donating profits to fight the climate crisis. “It’s very satisfying. Gourds are an entirely sustainable material for many types of art, and every gourd is unique,” he says. “I enjoy growing them. It’s amazing what you can do with gourds.” 1．What motivated John to plant gourds? A．His wife’s encouragement. B．His desire for a new interest. C．His fascination with the plant. D．His longing for a big harvest. 2．What do we know about John? A．He resisted the life change. B．He favored organic farming. C．He had little interest in retiring. D．He went against his parents will. 3．What do gourds mean to John? A．A bond with people. B．A passion of lifetime. C．A means of earning money. D．A source of inspiration. 4．Which of the following can best describe John? A．Humorous and caring. B．Talented and generous. C．Committed and humble. D．Ambitious and sensitive. （十） （2025·山东聊城·二模） One wet November evening in the late 1960s, a married couple named Maurice and Maralyn Bailey — he a hot-metal typesetter, she a tax officer — hit on the idea of escaping their dull, suburban lives by sailing to New Zealand. With the proceeds from the sale of their Derby bungalow, they bought a 31-foot Bermuda boat, which they named Auralyn (a combination of their names). They finally set sail across the Atlantic in June 1972 — having decided against buying a radio transmitter (信号发射机), as Maurice wanted to sail “by his wits and the stars”. All went well for the first nine months, but then one morning, 300 miles east of the Galápagos, a 40-foot whale rose up under their boat, and cracked a hole in its hull. As Sophie Elmhirst relates in her “superb” debut, Maurice and Maralyn, the couple grabbed a few essentials and climbed onto an inflatable raft (充气筏) from which they watched Auralyn being “silently swallowed”. On this inadequate vessel — too small for either of them to lie down in — they would spend the next 117 days. At the heart of Maurice and Maralyn is an “astonishing” tale of endurance. Once the couple’s food ran out, they survived in the raft by eating raw sea turtles and small sharks, caught with a fishing rod made from safety pins and cord. Dysentery (痢疾), dehydration and near-starvation followed. While Maurice, a “glass-half-empty type of man”, quietly resigned himself to dying, Maralyn remained optimistic, which sparked Maurice’s will to live. The couple were eventually picked up by a South Korean ship passing by. Along with its “man-versus-the-elements survival aspect”, Elmhirst’s book is “also a love story”, said Francesca Angelini in The Sunday Times. She traces the couple’s marriage — both how it led them into their Pacific adventure, and how it was changed by what they went through. It’s a remarkable story that had been all but forgotten. 1．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “proceeds” in paragraph 1? A．Purchases. B．Expenses. C．Gains. D．Contracts. 2．What do we know about the couple’s sail? A．They used a radio transmitter for the first nine months. B．They abandoned the raft damaged by a whale. C．Starvation followed when the boat sank. D．Survival skills contributed to their survival. 3．What was Maurice like according to paragraph 3? A．Pessimistic. B．Ambitious. C．Modest. D．Unconfident. 4．What kind of writing is the text? A．A news report. B．A book review. C．A journal. D．A biography. （十一） （2025·广东·二模） Distraction is often said to be the major cognitive (认知的) crisis of our time. In a recent article in The Atlantic, Rose Horowitch noted that “university students have trouble staying focused on even a poem”, and many American middle and high schools have shifted from literary texts to shorter passages. Actually, accusations of declining attention are nothing new in modernity. Even in the early 20th century, Ezra Pound observed a shift from poetry to prose (散文), explaining it as a result of readers’ inability to engage with the linguistic complexity of poetry. Over the decades, similar complaints about attention have continued. Yet, Horowitch suggests that rather than a loss of reading ability, we may be witnessing a shift in consumption habits. Students now view reading books much like listening to old record albums — outdated. Meanwhile, the popularity of audiobooks continues to grow. This suggests that the issue is not an inability to read long novels but rather a shift in what people value. “Students can still read books,” Horowitch wrote. “They’re just choosing not to.” This raises a deeper question: What kind of attention do we truly need, and why? Psychologists distinguish between focused attention and broader attention. In the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment, participants counting basketball passes failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit dancing in the background. A wider focus, in contrast, may engage different cognitive skills and offer unique benefits. Could the younger generation be developing valuable attention modes we fail to recognize? What of the rapid, quick-fire, written exchanges of instant messaging? The art of making short and clever statements in 140 or 280 characters? What about the skills and quick reactions needed in video games? These new ways of engaging with content challenge us to rethink — with history as our guide — how we might approach long-form culture in fresh and flexible ways. 1．What does the underlined word “accusations” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Criticisms. B．Origins. C．Trends. D．Indicators. 2．What does the increase of audiobook listeners imply according to Horowitch? A．Printed books are less accessible. B．Reading preferences have changed. C．Digital reading devices are more popular. D．Modern people have limited reading time. 3．Why does the author mention the Invisible Gorilla Experiment in paragraph 4? A．To display the difficulty of multitasking. B．To illustrate the limitation of focused attention. C．To prove the wide presence of distraction in daily life. D．To stress the importance of cognitive flexibility in sports. 4．What will probably be discussed next? A．More valuable lessons taught by history. B．Challenges facing the young generation. C．The impact of technology on literacy skills. D．Strategies for book reading in the digital age. 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题03 阅读理解（记叙文+议论文+新闻报道） 编者按：2025年新高考地区二模分类整理，深度解析，排版整齐。 （一） （2025·广东清远·二模） It’s back-to-school time again, and among the ranks of new university students are working professionals. Two new adult learners at Xi’ an Jiaotong-Liverpool University(XJTLU) in Suzhou say despite the challenges of returning to school after years away, they believe it’ll be worth it. Both plan to strengthen their professional skills with master’s degrees from XJTLU’s International Business School Suzhou. While Hamed Azimidizaj has become an experienced engineer and manager over nearly 15years in the car industry, he wants to broaden his knowledge. Originally from Iran, he’s lived in China for five years. “Now I see that experience alone is not enough. You need to bring knowledge to the industry in order to make improvements, and I’m seeking to learn more so that I can make a change,” he says. Qin Qian, Marketing Manager at the Taicang branch of a German environmental testing equipment company, is responsible for driving new business development strategies. She hopes to build a system to expand the company’s business with new markets in China. “In today’s competitive business world, just keeping up with rapid technological advances is not enough,” she says. “How can my team make the company more competitive? How can we successfully break into new markets? I’ve been thinking about these questions for two years, and eventually I came to believe the best way is to further my studies in this field.” For students considering further study, Azimidizaj says Suzhou provides a comfortable environment, with its mix of modern facilities and ancient culture. Qian advises others thinking about going back to school to make careful decisions and then pursue goals wholeheartedly. “Sometimes, choice is more important than effort. Making good decisions matters because mistakes are expensive,” says Qian. “But once you’ve decided, you should go after it with everything you’ve got. Life is too short to wait.” 1．What do Azimidizaj and Qian plan to do at XJTLU? A．Teach professional skills. B．Conduct engineering research. C．Enhance their career capabilities. D．Expand their social connections. 2．Which word best describes Azimidizaj? A．Farsighted. B．Hesitant. C．Generous. D．Conservative. 3．What is the purpose of Qian’s further study? A．To improve her knowledge for international business. B．To escape the competitive pressure in her current job. C．To explore opportunities in the environmental industry. D．To develop a systematic approach for market expansion. 4．What can we learn from Qian’s words? A．Think twice before you act. B．Opportunity knocks but once. C．The early bird catches the worm. D．Actions speak louder than words. 【答案】 1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A 【解析】 【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章通过两位职场人士重返校园攻读硕士的经历，强调了在快速变化的时代中，持续更新知识的重要性。 【1 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Both plan to strengthen their professional skills with master’s degrees from XJTLU’s International Business School Suzhou.(两人都计划通过在西交利物浦大学苏州国际商学院攻读硕士学位来提升自己的专业技能。)”可知，Azimidizaj和Qian计划在西交利物浦大学提升他们的职业能力。故选C项。 【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Now I see that experience alone is not enough. You need to bring knowledge to the industry in order to make improvements, and I’m seeking to learn more so that I can make a change, he says.(现在我明白，仅仅靠经验是不够的。你需要将知识带入这个行业，以便做出改进，我正在寻求学习更多，这样我才能做出改变，他说。)可知，Azimidizaj能认识到仅靠经验不够，还需要知识来改进行业，说明他有远见。故选A项。 【3 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Qin Qian, Marketing Manager at the Taicang branch of a German environmental testing equipment company, is responsible for driving new business development strategies. She hopes to build a system to expand the company’s business with new markets in China.(秦倩是一家德国环境检测设备公司太仓分公司的市场经理，负责推动新的业务发展战略。她希望建立一个系统，以开拓中国的新市场来扩大公司的业务。)”可知，Qian继续深造的目的是开发一种系统的方法来进行市场扩张。故选D项。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““Sometimes, choice is more important than effort. Making good decisions matters because mistakes are expensive,”says Qian.“But once you’ve decided, you should go after it with everything you’ve got. Life is too short to wait.”(有时候，选择比努力更重要。做出正确的决定很重要，因为犯错的代价很高，秦倩说。“但一旦你做了决定，你就应该全力以赴去追求它。生命太短暂，经不起等待。”)”可知，Qian认为在做决定前要慎重考虑，因为犯错代价高，也就是要三思而后行。故选A项。 （二） （2025·江苏·二模） Learning new languages can be empowering, opening doors to connect with people from different cultures. Recently, a man practicing Chinese gained widespread attention after visiting a local Lanzhou noodle restaurant and speaking the language in a truly memorable way. Canadian resident Cali Lopez shared a video of his interaction with a Chinese waitress and their authentic and curious exchange quickly won praise online. The incident occurred in Saskatoon,one of Canada's largest cities, with a growing Chinese community. Cali appeared anxious and nervous at the Lanzhou noodle restaurant before a waitress approached him. Greeting her in her native language, he nearly left her in shock. With a smile, Cali then politely asked the waitress if he could practice his Chinese and began ordering in her language, asking questions about the menu. He noticed a dish that caught his interest and asked in Chinese, “Is this sour pickle (泡菜) soup hot?” The waitress replied, “Yes, a little bit spicy.” Cali, who works as an English teacher, was fine with mild spice, replying,“Oh, I just want to order one.” When she asked about his other food preferences, he shared his desire for a dish with rice noodles. The waitress then listed the restaurant's six types of noodles, including three round and three flat varieties. Cali appeared to struggle a bit while discussing the types of noodles in Chinese, requesting the waitress to point to the menu and explain each dish's preparation to help him order. After some thought, he chose the thinnest of the round noodles. Curious about his language skills,Cali then asked,“Can you understand me?” and waited eagerly for her response. The waitress confirmed she could, leaving Cali visibly moved. The one-minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real, spontaneous (自发的) moment without any forced emotion. 1．How did the waitress feel at Cali's greeting in Chinese? A．Surprised. B．Confused. C．Annoyed. D．Uninterested. 2．What may have impressed the audience most in Cali's video? A．The Chinese food. B．The Chinese language. C．His genuine use of Chinese. D．His knowledge of Chinese noodles. 3．What can we learn from Cali's conversation with the waitress? A．He was eager to practice Chinese. B．He struggled with mild spicy food. C．He turned down her offer of help. D．He found it effortless to discuss the menu. 4．What does the article mainly talk about? A．Language barriers of dining out. B．The challenges of learning Chinese. C．A heartwarming cultural exchange. D．The importance of being communicative. 【答案】 1．A 2．C 3．A 4．C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了加拿大居民卡利・洛佩兹在当地一家兰州面馆用中文与服务员交流的经历，展现了一次温暖人心的文化交流，他用中文交流的真诚时刻在社交媒体上受到广泛赞扬。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Greeting her in her native language, he nearly left her in shock.(用她的母语和她打招呼，他差点让她震惊)”可知，服务员对卡利用中文和她打招呼感到很惊讶。故选A。 【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The one-minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real, spontaneous (自发的) moment without any forced emotion.(这段一分钟的真诚且发自内心的交流视频在社交媒体上受到广泛赞扬，因为它记录了一个真实、自发的时刻，没有任何强迫的情感)”可推知，最让观众印象深刻的是卡利真诚地使用中文。故选C。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“With a smile, Cali then politely asked the waitress if he could practice his Chinese and began ordering in her language, asking questions about the menu.(卡利面带微笑，礼貌地问服务员是否可以练习一下中文，然后开始用她的语言点餐，询问有关菜单的问题)”可推知，卡利渴望练习中文。故选A。 【4 题详解】 主旨大意题。文章开篇提到“Learning new languages can be empowering, opening doors to connect with people from different cultures.(学习新语言能够赋予力量，为与不同文化背景的人交流打开大门)”，引出卡利在面馆与中国服务员用中文交流这一事件。接着详细描述了他们之间的对话过程，卡利真诚地用中文点餐、询问，服务员热情回应。最后一段指出“The one - minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real, spontaneous moment without any forced emotion.(这段一分钟的真诚交流视频在社交媒体上广受赞誉，因为它记录了一个真实、自发的时刻，没有任何做作的情感)”可知，文章主要讲述了一场暖心的文化交流。故选C。 （三） （2025·江苏·二模） Powered by the enthusiasm of fans, many stars are emphasizing sustainability in their tours and live events. In many parts of the world, summer calendars are packed with music festivals. But on 25 August, Act 1.5, one of such shows, tried to be something different. Advertised as a “climate action accelerator (加速器)”, it showed the cooperation between a band called Massive Attack and scientists at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester, UK, to reduce carbon emissions (排放) in the live music industry. Such efforts are much needed. In 2010, researchers estimated that the UK music industry produced some 540, 000 tonnes of greenhouse-gas emissions annually. Live music accounted for 74%of that. Those figures are likely to have risen. Many in the music industry are advocating ever more loudly on sustainability. Radiohead,  Coldplay, and Billie Eilish are just some of the famous Western stars who have declared initiatives to make live events more sustainable. These initiatives have not always met with the approval of climate campaigners. One common criticism is that stars’ advocacy often focuses on the actions of individual fans. When it comes to high-energy aspects of touring, such as stage power requirements and artists’ travel, their preferred solution is often to find alternative ways to cancel out impact, rather than reducing emissions directly. However, it is heartening to see that some real change has already been achieved. In 2023,  for the first time, the long-running Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom was powered only by fossil-fuel-free (非化石燃料) energy. In June 2024, Coldplay announced that direct emissions from its current world tour were almost 60%lower than those of its 2016-17 stadium tour. Historically, music has played a key part in social movements. The industry now has the chance to be a role model for real change. A 2022 report by researchers at the University of Glasgow, UK, found that music fans are more likely to care about climate change than non-music fans. So, the change will come when it is driven by those highest up in the music industry and backed by good science. 1．What makes the Act 1.5 music event special? A．Demonstrating a different musical style. B．Promoting the cooperation between bands. C．Funding scientific research on climate. D．Taking green actions based on science. 2．What is the purpose of listing data in the third paragraph? A．To highlight the UK music industry’s success. B．To indicate the challenges in the UK music industry. C．To criticize the rising costs of the UK music festivals. D．To stress the emission impact of the UK music industry. 3．Why do climate campaigners sometimes disapprove of stars’ advocacy? A．It emphasizes reducing artists’ travel emission. B．It focuses on fans cutting down emissions. C．It prefers to use fossil-fuel-free energy. D．It ignores the action of individual fans. 4．What is the author’s attitude to the music industry addressing climate issues? A．Doubtful. B．Negative. C．Positive. D．Critical. 【答案】 1．D 2．D 3．B 4．C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了音乐行业在可持续性方面的努力和变革。文章还提到了音乐行业在倡导可持续性方面所面临的批评和挑战，以及已经取得的一些实际成果。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But on 25 August, Act 1.5, one of such shows, tried to be something different. Advertised as a “climate action accelerator(加速器)”, it showed the cooperation between a band called Massive Attack and scientists at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester, UK, to reduce carbon emissions(排放)in the live music industry.(但在8月25日，名为“Act 1.5”的演出尝试做出一些不同的改变。这场演出被宣传为一个“气候行动加速器”，它展示了一个名为“大规模攻击”的乐队与英国曼彻斯特大学气候变化研究廷德尔中心的科学家之间的合作，目的是减少现场音乐行业的碳排放。)”可知，让Act 1.5音乐活动特别的是基于科学采取绿色行动。故选D。 【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Such efforts are much needed. In 2010, researchers estimated that the UK music industry produced some 540, 000 tonnes of greenhouse-gas emissions annually. Live music accounted for 74%of that. Those figures are likely to have risen.(这样的努力是非常有必要的。2010年，研究人员估计英国音乐行业每年产生约54万吨的温室气体排放。现场音乐占其中的74%。这些数字很可能已经上升了。)”可知，数据表明英国音乐产业的温室气体排放量较大，强调了其排放影响。因此，第三段列举数据的目的是强调英国音乐产业的排放影响。故选D。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“One common criticism is that stars’ advocacy often focuses on the actions of individual fans. When it comes to high-energy aspects of touring, such as stage power requirements and artists’ travel, their preferred solution is often to find alternative ways to cancel out impact, rather than reducing emissions directly.(一个常见的批评是，明星们的倡导往往集中在个体粉丝的行动上。当涉及到巡演中高能耗的方面，比如舞台电力需求和艺人的出行时，他们偏爱的解决方案往往是寻找替代方式来抵消影响，而不是直接减少排放。)”可知，气候活动家对明星倡导的一个常见批评是，明星们的倡导往往侧重于个体粉丝的行动。当涉及到巡演中高能耗方面（如舞台电力需求和艺人出行）时，他们偏爱的解决方案往往是寻找替代方式来抵消影响，而不是直接减少排放。因此，气候活动家有时不赞成明星的倡导是因为它侧重于粉丝减少排放。故选B。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“However, it is heartening to see that some real change has already been achieved. In 2023, for the first time, the long-running Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom was powered only by fossil-fuel-free(非化石燃料)energy. In June 2024, Coldplay announced that direct emissions from its current world tour were almost 60%lower than those of its 2016-17 stadium tour.(然而，令人欣慰的是，一些切实的改变已经实现了。2023年，英国历史悠久的格拉斯顿伯里音乐节首次完全使用无化石燃料能源来供电。2024年6月，酷玩乐队宣布其当前世界巡演的直接排放量比2016-2017年的体育场巡演低了近60%。)”可知，作者用“heartening”来形容看到的一些切实的改变，并且列举了英国格拉斯顿伯里音乐节使用无化石燃料能源以及酷玩乐队巡演排放量降低等积极的例子。所以，作者对音乐行业解决气候问题的态度是积极的。故选C。 （四） （2025·浙江·二模） Off the coast of Santa Barbara — Just yards from the Fish 1,a 22-foot research ship, a humpback whale about twice the size of the boat threw itself out of the water, sending shining droplets in a broken necklace of splash. In the other direction, a cargo ship, piled high with containers, crept closer. Aboard the Fish 1, a slight figure whose face is wrinkled from years in the sun and saltwater, looked from one to the other. Ocean scientist Douglas McCauley wanted to see whether the near real-time detection system he and his colleagues had developed, Whale Safe, could prevent crashes between whales and ships in the Santa Barbara Channel. By collecting data from several sources, Whale Safe forecasts to ships the chances of meeting a whale and then grades shipping companies on whether they actually slow down during whale migrations. “We can literally watch all of the ships in California and across the whole ocean; we are better positioned than ever before to try to track damage before it occurs,” McCauley said, “We are in trouble if we don’t do something different, and I realized that if I kept sticking my head literally underwater or stayed in the lab, these problems weren’t going to fix themselves.” Humans have worked in the seas for centuries. But as development has intensified and the planet has warmed, the 43-year-old McCauley has dared to brave the gray area between scientific research and advocacy to try to fix these problems — or at least make them visible. “One of Doug’s notable qualities as a scientist is that he is keen to explore outside the box,” said Benjamin Halpern, a professor of marine biology and ocean conservation who has worked with McCauley for about a decade. “He is a very creative thinker, and able to think differently about the solutions to problems and what kinds of research and science can help inform those.” 1．Why are the whale and the ship mentioned in paragraph.1? A．To tell a story. B．To describe a scene. C．To provide an example. D．To make a comparison. 2．What do we know about Whale Safe? A．It alarms the whales about the presence of ships. B．It offers data-driven warnings to the ships. C．It grades shipping companies all year around. D．It records crashes between whales and ships. 3．What can we infer from McCauley’ words? A．Preventive measures are critical to whale protection. B．Conventional approaches prove effective in damage tracking. C．Underwater investigation guarantees real-time ocean monitoring. D．Laboratory research provides valuable solutions to ocean problems. 4．Which of the following can best describe Douglas McCauley? A．Courageous and hard-working. B．Adventurous and open-minded. C．Competitive and forward-looking. D．Innovative and solution-oriented. 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．A 4．D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了海洋科学家道格拉斯·麦考利开发Whale Safe系统，通过实时监测和数据收集，减少船只与鲸鱼的碰撞，保护海洋生态的故事。 【1 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Off the coast of Santa Barbara — Just yards from the Fish 1, a 22-foot research ship, a humpback whale about twice the size of the boat threw itself out of the water, sending shining droplets in a broken necklace of splash. In the other direction, a cargo ship, piled high with containers, crept closer.(在圣巴巴拉海岸外，距离22英尺长的科考船“鱼1号”仅几码远的地方，一条大约有船两倍大的座头鲸跃出水面，飞溅出闪闪发光的水珠，形成一条破碎的项链。在另一个方向，一艘堆满了集装箱的货船慢慢靠近)”可推知，第一段通过描述鲸鱼跃出水面和货船靠近的场景，为读者呈现了一幅生动的画面。故选B项。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“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.( 通过从多个来源收集数据，鲸鱼安全组织预测船只遇到鲸鱼的机会，然后根据航运公司在鲸鱼迁徙期间是否真的放慢了速度，对它们进行评级)”可知，Whale Safe通过收集多个来源的数据，向船只预测遇到鲸鱼的可能性，即它向船只提供基于数据的警告。故选B项。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段““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.”(“我们真的可以看到加州和整个海洋的所有船只；麦考利说：“如果我们不采取不同的措施，我们就会陷入麻烦。我意识到，如果我一直把头埋在水下，或者呆在实验室里，这些问题不会自己解决。”)”可知，麦考利认为他们能够在损害发生之前进行追踪，而且如果不采取不同的措施就会有麻烦。由此推知，预防措施对于鲸鱼保护至关重要。故选A项。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““One of Doug’s notable qualities as a scientist is that he is keen to explore outside the box,” said Benjamin Halpern, a professor of marine biology and ocean conservation who has worked with McCauley for about a decade. “He is a very creative thinker, and able to think differently about the solutions to problems and what kinds of research and science can help inform those.”(“作为一名科学家，道格最显著的品质之一是，他热衷于在常规之外进行探索，”海洋生物学和海洋保护学教授本杰明·哈尔彭说，他与麦考利一起工作了大约十年。“他是一个非常有创造力的思想家，能够从不同的角度思考问题的解决方案，以及什么样的研究和科学可以帮助解决这些问题。”)”可知，道格拉斯·麦考利是一个有创造力的思想家，能够以不同的方式思考问题的解决方案。由此推知，他具有创新精神和解决问题的能力。故选D项。 （五） （2025·河北石家庄·二模） Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks. It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League. Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game. Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.” To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program. Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.” 1．Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program? A．His son asked him to support the game. B．The kids’ league faced declining participation. C．He wanted to promote his own law firm. D．He hoped to popularize a hockey organization. 2．What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Learned the rules. B．Got injured. C．Attracted donations. D．Became interested. 3．How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program? A．By organizing charity matches. B．By collecting and selling used items. C．By charging participation fees. D．By raising money from the community. 4．What can we learn about the program’s impact? A．It reduced screen time for children. B．It increased waste sent to landfills. C．It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D．It created jobs for the local residents. 【答案】 1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了多伦多律师Andrew Suboch通过赞助儿童曲棍球项目Baby Peanut并创新回收筹款方式，既推广了加拿大国球运动，又减少了儿童屏幕时间的故事。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。 根据文章第三段中When the number of players...began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch...volunteered to step in(2014年当儿童联赛参与人数开始下降时，Suboch先生自愿介入)”可知，赞助直接原因是儿童联赛参与率下降。故选B。 【2 题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第四段中““They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen.(他说：“他们被教导要在非接触环境中捕捉，投掷，传球和投球。”“你让他们四处奔跑。让他们离开屏幕”)”可知，教孩子们打球，四处跑，孩子们应该是很感兴趣，由此可推知，caught on指孩子们对运动产生了兴趣。故选D。 【3 题详解】 细节理解题。 根据文章第五段中“He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program.(他开始搜索自己的附近，寻找二手电器，金属和电子产品，例如计算机和手机。他对材料进行了分类，并将其卖给了当地的回收中心。他说：“消息已经出来了，所以人们现在会给我他们二手的电子和金属东西。”回收工作每年筹集约20,000美元，涵盖了曲棍网兜球计划的成本。)”可知，资金来源于回收物品。故选B。 【4 题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“we’ve got kids who are not in front of a screen(孩子们不再盯着屏幕)”可知，项目显著减少了儿童屏幕时间。故选A。 （六） （2025·浙江·二模） As a student on the brink of an important exam, I had developed an odd habit: I was addicted to buying practice papers. My desk was cluttered with stacks of unopened test booklets, each promising to be the key to academic success. Yet, despite my enthusiasm for acquiring these resources, I rarely found the motivation to actually complete them. The guilt of my inaction gnawed at me, but the allure of buying yet another booklet was too strong to resist. One evening, as I sat amidst the towering piles of untouched papers, I felt a wave of frustration wash over me. I realized that my obsession with buying practice papers was a form of procrastination—a way to avoid facing the real challenge of studying and preparing for the exam. In a moment of desperation, I turned to a book that had been sitting on my shelf for months — Tagore’s “Selected Poems.” As I read through the verses, one particular poem struck a chord within me. It spoke of the futility of chasing after empty promises and the importance of embracing the present moment. The words seemed to resonate with my own struggles, as if Tagore himself was addressing my predicament (困境). The poem urged me to take action, to make the most of the resources I had, rather than constantly seeking more. It reminded me that success is not found in the accumulation of materials but in the effort we put into using them. I closed the book, feeling a sense of renewed determination. From that moment on, I made a conscious effort to change my approach. Instead of buying more practice papers, I focused on completing the ones I already had. I set a schedule for myself, dedicating specific times each day to studying and practicing. Slowly but surely, I began to see progress. My confidence grew, and the anxiety that had once plagued me began to fade. Tagore’s poetry had given me the insight I needed to break free from my self-imposed limitations. I learned that true preparation comes not from the quantity of resources but from the quality of effort we invest. As I sat down to take my exam, I felt a sense of calm and readiness that I had never experienced before. I knew that I had taken the right steps, and I was confident in my ability to face whatever challenges lay ahead. 1．What psychological paradox does the narrator’s initial behavior primarily reveal? A．The conflict between material accumulation and authentic engagement. B．The tension between academic ambition and intellectual limitations. C．The dichotomy of social conformity versus individual rebellion. D．The struggle between perfectionism and task avoidance. 2．Which textual detail most directly foreshadows the protagonist’s transformative realization? A．The physical description of unopened test booklets. B．The metaphorical comparison of guilt to predatory behavior. C．The symbolic presence of Tagore’s poetry collection. D．The chronological account of daily study schedules. 3．If implementing the narrator’s resolution in a workplace procrastination scenario, which reform strategy would align with the poem’s philosophy? A．Bulk-purchasing productivity software licenses. B．Establishing phased task-completion milestones. C．Hosting weekly motivational seminar series. D．Redesigning office spatial configurations. 4．The statement “success is not found in the accumulation of materials” (para. 4) functions rhetorically to ______. A．contrast surface preparation with substantive cultivation B．criticize consumerist trends in educational industries C．exemplify cognitive dissonance through syllogism D．validate empirical research on resource utilization 【答案】 1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一位面临重要考试的学生，沉迷于购买练习试卷却不做，后来在泰戈尔诗歌的启发下，认识到成功不在于积累资料，而在于努力利用已有资源，从而改变学习方法并取得进步的故事。 【1 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“As a student on the brink of an important exam, I had developed an odd habit: I was addicted to buying practice papers. My desk was cluttered with stacks of unopened test booklets, each promising to be the key to academic success. Yet, despite my enthusiasm for acquiring these resources, I rarely found the motivation to actually complete them.(作为一名即将参加重要考试的学生，我养成了一个奇怪的习惯：我沉迷于购买练习卷。我的书桌上堆满了一摞摞没有打开的试卷，每一本都号称是学业成功的关键。然而，尽管我有获得这些资源的热情，我却很少找到真正完成它们的动力)” 可知，作者不断积累材料却缺乏实际行动，作者的行为体现了物质积累与实际投入之间的矛盾。故选A。 【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“In a moment of desperation, I turned to a book that had been sitting on my shelf for months — Tagore’s “Selected Poems.”(在绝望的时刻，我翻开了放在书架上几个月的一本书——泰戈尔的《诗选》)”，这本书的出现为后文作者的转变做了铺垫，是作者实现转变的关键因素，具有象征意义。故选C。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“From that moment on, I made a conscious effort to change my approach. Instead of buying more practice papers, I focused on completing the ones I already had. I set a schedule for myself, dedicating specific times each day to studying and practicing.(从那一刻起，我有意识地努力改变我的方法。我不再购买更多的练习试卷，而是专注于完成我已经有的试卷。我为自己制定了一个时间表，每天安排特定的时间来学习和练习)” 可知，作者的解决方法是制定计划，逐步完成任务，即解决拖延的核心是分阶段执行任务。在工作拖延的场景中，与之相符的是建立分阶段的任务完成里程碑。故选B。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The poem urged me to take action, to make the most of the resources I had, rather than constantly seeking more. It reminded me that success is not found in the accumulation of materials but in the effort we put into using them.(这首诗敦促我采取行动，充分利用我已有的资源，而不是不断地寻求更多。它提醒我，成功不在于积累材料，而在于我们投入使用它们的努力)” 可知，这句话是为了对比表面的准备（积累材料）和实质性的努力（利用材料），A选项“对比表面的准备与实质性的培养”符合文意，故选A。 （七） （2025·吉林·二模） For the past three years, my mother battled cancer in silence. When she learned of her diagnosis, she chose not to tell anyone in our family. She did not want us to worry, so she carried the burden alone. I only noticed her fatigue and thinning hair, but she always smiled and insisted that everything was fine. Every morning, she would rise before dawn to prepare breakfast for me and my father. I remember the smell of pancakes and freshly brewed coffee filling the kitchen, masking the bitter taste of her reality. She would slip away to her treatments, returning home with a tired smile and dark circles under her eyes. I asked her about the bruises (淤青) on her arms and she simply said they were from clumsy moments. Despite her pain and growing weakness, my mother devoted herself to my happiness. Every year, as my birthday approached, she carefully selected a special gift, wrapped it in bright paper, and placed it in the garage (车库). She even painted a small wooden sign above the tool cabinet and hung the key on a hook. On its tag, she wrote, “Open after I die.” This secret tradition remained between her and the boxes of presents waiting silently in the garage. Last month, my mother passed away. I was preparing to leave for college out of state, hoping to see her proud smile as I walked onto the campus. Instead, I returned home to an empty house filled with stillness and echoes of her laughter. My greatest regret is that she never got to see me begin this new chapter of my life. Grief weighed heavily on my heart as I struggled to accept her absence. A week after the funeral, I remembered the garage key. With trembling hands, I walked into the cluttered space. Behind the old lawnmower and stacked boxes, I found a row of neatly arranged gifts, one for each birthday she had planned. On the wall above them hung a photograph of her and me, smiling at the beach when I was a child. Beneath the photo, in her familiar handwriting, were the words, “Happy Birthday, son. May happiness fill each day!” 1．For approximately how long did the mother bear her illness in secret? A．Roughly two years. B．Less than twelve months. C．Over thirty-six months. D．Under eighteen months. 2．In which part of the house did she hide the birthday presents? A．Under the bedroom floorboards. B．Within the home’s external storage area. C．Tucked behind the basement furnace. D．Concealed in the linen closet. 3．Which of the following best captures the narrator’s deepest remorse? A．She didn’t witness his beginning at university. B．She never documented her final wishes. C．She forgot to tell him the truth before passing. D．She failed to leave a parting letter. 4．Which title most fittingly conveys the story’s theme? A．A Silent Protector B．Gifts Left in Waiting C．Shadows of Sorrow D．The Key to Unspoken Love 【答案】 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者母亲在过去的三年里默默与癌症抗争的故事，详细描述了母亲在患病期间如何努力维持正常生活，不让家人担心，以及她为作者生日精心准备礼物的秘密传统，展现了母爱的伟大和深沉，以及作者对母亲的怀念和遗憾。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“For the past three years, my mother battled cancer in silence. When she learned of her diagnosis, she chose not to tell anyone in our family.(在过去的三年里，我的母亲一直在默默地与癌症作斗争。当她得知自己的诊断结果时，她选择不告诉我们家里的任何人。)”可知，母亲隐瞒病情的时间是三年，即超过36个月。故选C。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Every year, as my birthday approached, she carefully selected a special gift, wrapped it in bright paper, and placed it in the garage (车库).(每年，在我生日临近的时候，她都会精心挑选一份特别的礼物，用鲜艳的包装纸包好，然后把它放在车库里。)”以及最后一段“A week after the funeral, I remembered the garage key. With trembling hands, I walked into the cluttered space. Behind the old lawnmower and stacked boxes, I found a row of neatly arranged gifts, one for each birthday she had planned.(葬礼结束一周后，我想起了车库的钥匙。我颤抖着双手，走进了杂乱的车库。在旧割草机和堆放的箱子后面，我发现了一排摆放整齐的礼物，每一份都是她为我计划好的每个生日准备的。)”可知，母亲把生日礼物藏在了车库里。因此，母亲把生日礼物藏在了房屋的外部存储区域。故选B。 【3 题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Last month, my mother passed away. I was preparing to leave for college out of state, hoping to see her proud smile as I walked onto the campus. Instead, I returned home to an empty house filled with stillness and echoes of her laughter. My greatest regret is that she never got to see me begin this new chapter of my life.(上个月，我的母亲去世了。我当时正准备去外州上大学，本希望在我走进校园时能看到她骄傲的笑容。然而，我回到家，看到的却是一所空荡荡的房子，弥漫着寂静，回荡着她曾经的笑声。我最大的遗憾是，她没能看到我开启人生的新篇章。)”可知，作者准备去外州上大学，本希望母亲能看到自己走进大学校园，看到她骄傲的笑容，然而母亲却去世了，没能看到作者开启人生的新篇章。所以作者最深的懊悔是母亲没能见证他进入大学。故选A。 【4 题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要讲述了作者的母亲与癌症默默抗争，以及她对作者深沉的爱的故事。尽管身体虚弱痛苦，母亲仍一心为作者的幸福着想，每年作者生日临近时，她都会精心挑选礼物，藏在车库里，并在工具柜上方画小木牌，挂上车库钥匙，还在钥匙牌上写着“在我去世后打开”。选项D“The Key to Unspoken Love(无言的爱的钥匙)”中的“钥匙”指的是车库的钥匙，它打开了母亲为儿子准备的生日礼物，而这些礼物以及母亲独自承受病痛的行为都体现了她对儿子无言却深沉的爱。这个标题既包含了文章中的关键物品“钥匙”，又准确地传达了文章关于母亲对儿子的爱的主题。故选D。 （八） （2025·上海普陀·二模） Animal Welfare in Tourism Over decades of travelling, I have come across some shocking treatment of animals clearly being exploited for our entertainment. The last time was in Morocco, when I was investigating the macaques they use as attractions in the markets. These poor monkeys were kept in terrible conditions and physically abused. Locked up during the daytime, they’d be brought out in the early evening for photo opportunities with holidaymakers. It seems likely that animal exploitation is increasing with the rise of selfie (自拍) culture, and that it’s not fully understood by much of the public — which is why we desperately need laws to prevent travel companies selling tickets to cruel attractions. Sadly though, the way things stand, it’s an absolutely pointless piece of legislation. While the last government went to the trouble of passing this act, it failed to set out a list of activities banned under it. That means thousands of holidaymakers can continue to buy tickets to attractions that treat animals cruelly this summer. But there are some simple yet powerful things we can all do to help shut down these cruel trades. For starters we need to use the pounds in our pockets as a form of protest. This summer, simply refuse to spend money on any experience that might cause suffering to animals. And blow the whistle hard on any cruelty you come across. You can report incidents of animal cruelty at tourist attractions anywhere in the world to animal welfare organizations, who will use it to create a file of evidence to put pressure on the new government to make sure animals are not pushed aside. Your evidence is vital. It’s time to do better and make sure we choose well when it comes to satisfying our inborn urge to experience the animals we share our planet with. We should have respect for all life and want to treasure it. No five-minute thrill or subsequent social media post we get from an animal encounter is worth a lifetime of misery for them. We need to remember, their lives are as important as ours. 1．According to the passage, which of the following is true about the macaques in Morocco? A．They were part of a wildlife conservation project. B．They were free to move around during the daytime. C．They were taken care of by animal welfare organizations. D．They were caged in the day and used for photos in the evening. 2．Why does the author consider the current law against animal cruelty ineffective? A．It lacks a clear list of banned practices. B．It was rejected by the previous government. C．It only applies to domestic animal abuse. D．It is not supported by the travel companies. 3．What can be inferred about the author’s opinion on “selfie culture”? A．It helps promote animal welfare through social media. B．It contributes to the rise of animal exploitation. C．It encourages tourists to be more environmentally aware. D．It reflects human indifference to animal suffering. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To describe a shocking tourist experience in Morocco. B．To expose animal cruelty in tourism and call for action. C．To analyze the reasons for the increase in animal exploitation. D．To introduce the current laws about animal welfare in tourism. 【答案】 1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章揭露了旅游业中动物遭受虐待的现象，指出当前法律的不足，呼吁人们采取行动保护动物，尊重生命。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The last time was in Morocco, when I was investigating the macaques they use as attractions in the markets. These poor monkeys were kept in terrible conditions and physically abused. Locked up during the daytime, they’d be brought out in the early evening for photo opportunities with holidaymakers. (上一次是在摩洛哥，当时我正在调查他们在市场上用来吸引人的猕猴。这些可怜的猴子被关在恶劣的环境中，受到身体虐待。它们白天被关起来，傍晚时分被带出来和度假者合影)”可知，摩洛哥的猕猴白天被关在笼子里，晚上被用于拍照，所以D项“They were caged in the day and used for photos in the evening.(白天把它们关在笼子里，晚上用来拍照)”是正确表述。故选D项。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“While the last government went to the trouble of passing this act, it failed to set out a list of activities banned under it. That means thousands of holidaymakers can continue to buy tickets to attractions that treat animals cruelly this summer. (虽然上届政府费心通过了这项法案，但它没有列出根据该法案禁止的活动清单。这意味着成千上万的度假者今年夏天可以继续购买那些残忍对待动物的景点的门票)”可知，作者认为当前反虐待动物的法律无效是因为它缺乏明确的禁止行为清单。故选A项。 【3 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“It seems likely that animal exploitation is increasing with the rise of selfie culture (随着自拍文化的兴起，动物被剥削的现象似乎在增加)”可知，作者认为自拍文化导致了动物被剥削现象的增加。故选B项。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Over decades of travelling, I have come across some shocking treatment of animals clearly being exploited for our entertainment. (在几十年的旅行中，我遇到了一些令人震惊的动物待遇，它们显然是为了供我们娱乐而被剥削)”、第二段中“But there are some simple yet powerful things we can all do to help shut down these cruel trades. (但我们都可以做一些简单而有力的事情来帮助取缔这些残忍的交易)”和最后一段中“It’s time to do better and make sure we choose well when it comes to satisfying our inborn urge to experience the animals we share our planet with.(是时候做得更好了，当涉及到满足我们天生的渴望去体验与我们共享地球的动物时，确保我们做出正确的选择)”可知，文章先揭露了旅游业中动物被虐待的现象，然后呼吁人们采取行动。所以文章的主要目的是揭露旅游业中的动物虐待现象并呼吁采取行动。故选B项。 （九） （2025·江西·二模） While touring Mississippi in an old car, John Ingall and his wife, Jane, discovered a plant that would change their lives — the hardshell gourd (葫芦). At first, it was mere curiosity, but soon, they saw gourds everywhere — carved, hanging, glowing as lanterns. Drawn to them, John, a lifelong farmer, decided to try growing them. Back in Warwickshire, he planted a few seeds among his tomatoes. The plants grew quickly, reaching six feet tall. Weeks later, he found large gourds hidden among the leaves. Since then, he has harvested about a hundred gourds each year, each with a different shape — some long and thin, others round. Unexpectedly, Ingall had been trying to retire when he first discovered gourds. After managing two farms — one from Jane’s family and another for growing crops — he had always planned to stop working at 65. Unlike many farmers who never retire, he wanted to find a new interest. Farming had been his childhood dream, despite his parents’ objections. They, shaped by the Great Depression, had hoped he would take an office job. Yet, his love for rural life never faded. Over 45 years, he moved from dairy to beef, then organic farming, and finally letting the land return to nature. Change, he welcomed — but only in a controlled manner. Yet gourds pushed him beyond his comfort zone. “Not until I started working on them did I realize — I am an artist!” said John. Now, as one of the few gourd artists in the U. K., he creates lanterns with colored glass, astonishing visitors. As well as selling gourds through his personal studio, John markets them at art fairs, donating profits to fight the climate crisis. “It’s very satisfying. Gourds are an entirely sustainable material for many types of art, and every gourd is unique,” he says. “I enjoy growing them. It’s amazing what you can do with gourds.” 1．What motivated John to plant gourds? A．His wife’s encouragement. B．His desire for a new interest. C．His fascination with the plant. D．His longing for a big harvest. 2．What do we know about John? A．He resisted the life change. B．He favored organic farming. C．He had little interest in retiring. D．He went against his parents will. 3．What do gourds mean to John? A．A bond with people. B．A passion of lifetime. C．A means of earning money. D．A source of inspiration. 4．Which of the following can best describe John? A．Humorous and caring. B．Talented and generous. C．Committed and humble. D．Ambitious and sensitive. 【答案】 1．C 2．D 3．D 4．B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了约翰邂逅葫芦并为之着迷，从而开始种植并利用葫芦创作艺术品的故事。 【1 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“At first, it was mere curiosity, but soon, they saw gourds everywhere — carved, hanging, glowing as lanterns. Drawn to them, John, a lifelong farmer, decided to try growing them.(起初，他们只是好奇，但很快，他们看到到处都是葫芦——雕刻的，悬挂的，像灯笼一样发光。一生务农的约翰被它们所吸引，决定尝试种植它们)”可知，约翰被葫芦所吸引才决定尝试种植它们。故选C。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Farming had been his childhood dream, despite his parents’ objections. They, shaped by the Great Depression, had hoped he would take an office job. Yet, his love for rural life never faded.(尽管父母反对，务农一直是他童年的梦想。受经济大萧条影响，他们希望他能找到一份办公室工作。然而，他对乡村生活的热爱从未消退)”可知约翰违背父母的意愿，从事了农业。故选D。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““It’s very satisfying. Gourds are an entirely sustainable material for many types of art, and every gourd is unique,” he says. “I enjoy growing them. It’s amazing what you can do with gourds.”(“这非常令人满意。对于许多类型的艺术来说，葫芦都是一种完全可持续的材料，每一个葫芦都是独一无二的，”他说。“我喜欢种植它们。用葫芦能做的事真是太神奇了。”)”可知，对于约翰而言每个葫芦都是独特的，都是他艺术创作的灵感来源。故选D。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Now, as one of the few gourd artists in the U. K., he creates lanterns with colored glass, astonishing visitors.(现在，作为英国为数不多的葫芦艺术家之一，他用彩色玻璃制作灯笼，令游客惊叹不已)”和最后一段“As well as selling gourds through his personal studio, John markets them at art fairs, donating profits to fight the climate crisis.(除了通过他的个人工作室出售葫芦，约翰还在艺术博览会上推销葫芦，并将利润捐赠给应对气候危机)”可知，约翰不仅富有艺术天分而且慷慨。故选B。 （十） （2025·山东聊城·二模） One wet November evening in the late 1960s, a married couple named Maurice and Maralyn Bailey — he a hot-metal typesetter, she a tax officer — hit on the idea of escaping their dull, suburban lives by sailing to New Zealand. With the proceeds from the sale of their Derby bungalow, they bought a 31-foot Bermuda boat, which they named Auralyn (a combination of their names). They finally set sail across the Atlantic in June 1972 — having decided against buying a radio transmitter (信号发射机), as Maurice wanted to sail “by his wits and the stars”. All went well for the first nine months, but then one morning, 300 miles east of the Galápagos, a 40-foot whale rose up under their boat, and cracked a hole in its hull. As Sophie Elmhirst relates in her “superb” debut, Maurice and Maralyn, the couple grabbed a few essentials and climbed onto an inflatable raft (充气筏) from which they watched Auralyn being “silently swallowed”. On this inadequate vessel — too small for either of them to lie down in — they would spend the next 117 days. At the heart of Maurice and Maralyn is an “astonishing” tale of endurance. Once the couple’s food ran out, they survived in the raft by eating raw sea turtles and small sharks, caught with a fishing rod made from safety pins and cord. Dysentery (痢疾), dehydration and near-starvation followed. While Maurice, a “glass-half-empty type of man”, quietly resigned himself to dying, Maralyn remained optimistic, which sparked Maurice’s will to live. The couple were eventually picked up by a South Korean ship passing by. Along with its “man-versus-the-elements survival aspect”, Elmhirst’s book is “also a love story”, said Francesca Angelini in The Sunday Times. She traces the couple’s marriage — both how it led them into their Pacific adventure, and how it was changed by what they went through. It’s a remarkable story that had been all but forgotten. 1．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “proceeds” in paragraph 1? A．Purchases. B．Expenses. C．Gains. D．Contracts. 2．What do we know about the couple’s sail? A．They used a radio transmitter for the first nine months. B．They abandoned the raft damaged by a whale. C．Starvation followed when the boat sank. D．Survival skills contributed to their survival. 3．What was Maurice like according to paragraph 3? A．Pessimistic. B．Ambitious. C．Modest. D．Unconfident. 4．What kind of writing is the text? A．A news report. B．A book review. C．A journal. D．A biography. 【答案】 1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要评论了有关莫里斯和玛丽莲・贝利夫妇航海遇险及靠生存技能求生和其婚姻的故事的一本书。 【1 题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“With the proceeds from the sale of their Derby bungalow, they bought a 31-foot Bermuda boat, which they named Auralyn (a combination of their names). (用他们卖掉在德比郡的小平房的proceeds，买了一艘31英尺长的百慕大帆船，并将其命名为“奥拉琳”（取自他们两人名字的组合）。)”可知，此处proceeds指的是卖房的收入，即“收益”，与Gains“收益”意思相符。故选C。 【2 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Once the couple’s food ran out, they survived in the raft by eating raw sea turtles and small sharks, caught with a fishing rod made from safety pins and cord. (一旦这对夫妇的食物耗尽，他们就在筏子上靠吃用安全别针和绳子做成的鱼竿捕获的生海龟和小鲨鱼存活下来。)”可知，他们运用自己制作鱼竿捕鱼等生存技能得以存活下来，说明生存技能有助于他们的生存。故选D。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“While Maurice, a “glass-half-empty type of man”, quietly resigned himself to dying, Maralyn remained optimistic, which sparked Maurice’s will to live. (而莫里斯，一个“看事情总往坏处想的人”，默默地听天由命，准备迎接死亡，而玛丽莲却始终保持乐观，这也激发了莫里斯活下去的意志。)” 可知，莫里斯是个悲观的人。故选A。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Along with its “man-versus-the-elements survival aspect”, Elmhirst’s book is “also a love story”, said Francesca Angelini in The Sunday Times. (弗朗西丝卡・安杰利尼在《星期日泰晤士报》上称，除了其 “人类与自然环境抗争的生存元素” 之外，埃尔姆赫斯特的这本书 “也是一个爱情故事”。)”可知，本文是对埃尔姆赫斯特所写关于莫里斯和玛丽莲・贝利夫妇海上遇险求生经历书籍的评论。故选B。 （十一） （2025·广东·二模） Distraction is often said to be the major cognitive (认知的) crisis of our time. In a recent article in The Atlantic, Rose Horowitch noted that “university students have trouble staying focused on even a poem”, and many American middle and high schools have shifted from literary texts to shorter passages. Actually, accusations of declining attention are nothing new in modernity. Even in the early 20th century, Ezra Pound observed a shift from poetry to prose (散文), explaining it as a result of readers’ inability to engage with the linguistic complexity of poetry. Over the decades, similar complaints about attention have continued. Yet, Horowitch suggests that rather than a loss of reading ability, we may be witnessing a shift in consumption habits. Students now view reading books much like listening to old record albums — outdated. Meanwhile, the popularity of audiobooks continues to grow. This suggests that the issue is not an inability to read long novels but rather a shift in what people value. “Students can still read books,” Horowitch wrote. “They’re just choosing not to.” This raises a deeper question: What kind of attention do we truly need, and why? Psychologists distinguish between focused attention and broader attention. In the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment, participants counting basketball passes failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit dancing in the background. A wider focus, in contrast, may engage different cognitive skills and offer unique benefits. Could the younger generation be developing valuable attention modes we fail to recognize? What of the rapid, quick-fire, written exchanges of instant messaging? The art of making short and clever statements in 140 or 280 characters? What about the skills and quick reactions needed in video games? These new ways of engaging with content challenge us to rethink — with history as our guide — how we might approach long-form culture in fresh and flexible ways. 1．What does the underlined word “accusations” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Criticisms. B．Origins. C．Trends. D．Indicators. 2．What does the increase of audiobook listeners imply according to Horowitch? A．Printed books are less accessible. B．Reading preferences have changed. C．Digital reading devices are more popular. D．Modern people have limited reading time. 3．Why does the author mention the Invisible Gorilla Experiment in paragraph 4? A．To display the difficulty of multitasking. B．To illustrate the limitation of focused attention. C．To prove the wide presence of distraction in daily life. D．To stress the importance of cognitive flexibility in sports. 4．What will probably be discussed next? A．More valuable lessons taught by history. B．Challenges facing the young generation. C．The impact of technology on literacy skills. D．Strategies for book reading in the digital age. 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 【解析】 【导语】本文是议论文。探讨了现代社会中注意力分散的现象及其背后的原因。 【1 题详解】 词句猜测题。根据后文“Over the decades, similar complaints about attention have continued.(几十年来，关于注意力的类似抱怨一直在继续)”可知，本段介绍了对注意力下降的指责，推知accusations应是“指责”之意，和A项意思相近。故选A项。 【2 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Yet, Horowitch suggests that rather than a loss of reading ability, we may be witnessing a shift in consumption habits. Students now view reading books much like listening to old record albums — outdated. Meanwhile, the popularity of audiobooks continues to grow. This suggests that the issue is not an inability to read long novels but rather a shift in what people value. “Students can still read books,” Horowitch wrote. “They’re just choosing not to.”(然而，霍洛维奇认为，我们可能正在目睹消费习惯的转变，而不是阅读能力的丧失。现在的学生认为读书就像听老唱片一样——过时了。与此同时，有声书的受欢迎程度也在持续增长。这表明，问题不在于无法阅读长篇小说，而在于人们的价值观发生了转变。“学生们仍然可以读书，”霍洛维奇写道。“他们只是选择不这么做。”)”可知，有声书听众的增加意味着阅读偏好已经改变。故选B项。 【3 题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“This raises a deeper question: What kind of attention do we truly need, and why? Psychologists distinguish between focused attention and broader attention. In the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment, participants counting basketball passes failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit dancing in the background. A wider focus, in contrast, may engage different cognitive skills and offer unique benefits.(这就提出了一个更深层次的问题：我们真正需要什么样的关注，为什么？心理学家区分了集中注意力和广泛注意力。在著名的“看不见的大猩猩实验”中，计算篮球传球次数的参与者没有注意到背景中有一个穿着大猩猩服装的人在跳舞。相比之下，更广泛的关注可能涉及不同的认知技能，并提供独特的好处)”可知，本段提到隐形大猩猩实验是为了说明专注注意力的局限性，即过于集中注意力可能导致忽略其他重要信息。故选B项。 【4 题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Could the younger generation be developing valuable attention modes we fail to recognize? What of the rapid, quick-fire, written exchanges of instant messaging? The art of making short and clever statements in 140 or 280 characters? What about the skills and quick reactions needed in video games? These new ways of engaging with content challenge us to rethink—with history as our guide—how we might approach long-form culture in fresh and flexible ways.(年轻一代是否正在发展有价值的注意力模式，而我们却没有意识到？那么快速、快速、书面的即时通讯交流呢？用140或280个字符写出简短而聪明的陈述的艺术？那么电子游戏中需要的技能和快速反应呢？这些与内容互动的新方式要求我们重新思考——以历史为指导——我们如何以新鲜而灵活的方式接近长篇文化)”可知，接下来可能会讨论如何在数字时代以新的方式重新融入长篇文化，也就是数字时代的阅读策略。故选D项。 2 / 2 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$