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专题03阅读理解（记叙文+新闻报道+议论文+书评） （一） （2025•山西•二模） Right now, I have three different water bottles sitting on my desk. My makeup table is so messy that it would take me at least three minutes to locate my lipstick. Under my bed I have bags, purses and who knows what else that I’ve forgotten about. Sound familiar? Be honest: How often does your social media scrolling lead to shopping? And how many of those things that advertisements made you buy did you actually need? Advertising, or marketing, often gets the blame for fueling wasteful consumption, and I can see why. It involves employing persuasive techniques to encourage an addictive behavior that results in repeat buying. Companies often advocate strategies such as limited-time discounts, promotions and coupons (优惠券). I’ve definitely fallen for them many times. A membership card is another effective form of marketing that increases the likelihood of returning customers. Since buying more will lead to the accumulation of loyalty points (积分), customers will return regularly to purchase items. When their loyalty points are about to expire, customers will return to buy more even if they do not need them. But here’s the thing: It’s not just advertising. The rise of inexpensive products made on a large scale has made it way too easy to live wastefully. These products are often affordable and non-durable so that they can be frequently replenished (补充) at low cost. I mean, how many of us have bought a trendy $10 shirt, only to throw it after a few wears? Similarly, fast furniture is generating massive waste as home owners turn to these cheap and stylish pieces of furniture that often do not last long. The faster buyers replenish their products, the more waste is created. As I sit here, surrounded by the mess and reflecting on my shopping habits, a realization has dawned on me. It is ultimately the choice of individuals who must decide what they should buy and not be influenced by advertising or submit to the temptation of cheap and trendy products. After all, there is just so much we can eat, wear or use. Maybe it’s time to think twice before clicking “add to cart”. 1．How does the author introduce the topic? A．By comparing different lifestyles. B．By relating to her own experience. C．By stressing her addiction to technology. D．By questioning the function of household items. 2．Why is advertising blamed for wasteful consumption according to paragraph 2? A．It forces people to buy large packages. B．It exposes people to constant disturbance. C．It tempts people to make repeat purchases. D．It misguides people with false information. 3．What does the author intend to say in the last paragraph? A．Trendy products need quality upgrades. B．Advertising content requires strict regulations. C．Social media platforms should set a limit to ads. D．Shopping decisions should be based on real needs. 4．Which is a suitable title for the text? A．Mass Production: From Trend to Trash B．Advertising: The Mastermind that Misleads Us C．What on Earth Drives Wasteful Consumption? D．Does Social Media Contribute to Repeat Buying? 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者结合自身经历，分析了广告营销和廉价大规模生产产品导致浪费性消费的原因，最后指出人们应根据实际需求做购物决策。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Right now, I have three different water bottles sitting on my desk. My makeup table is so messy that it would take me at least three minutes to locate my lipstick. Under my bed I have bags, purses and who knows what else that I’ve forgotten about.(现在，我桌上放着三个不同的水瓶。我的化妆台太乱了，我至少得花三分钟才能找到我的口红。我的床底下有袋子、钱包，天知道还有什么我已经忘记的东西)”和“Be honest: How often does your social media scrolling lead to shopping? And how many of those things that advertisements made you buy did you actually need?(说实话：你浏览社交媒体的频率是多少？广告让你买的东西中有多少是你真正需要的？)”可知，作者通过讲述自己的经历来引出浪费性消费这一话题。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Advertising, or marketing, often gets the blame for fueling wasteful consumption, and I can see why. It involves employing persuasive techniques to encourage an addictive behavior that results in repeat buying.(广告，或营销，经常被指责为助长浪费，我可以理解为什么。它包括运用有说服力的技巧来鼓励一种成瘾行为，从而导致重复购买)”可知，广告被指责导致浪费性消费是因为它运用有说服力的技巧诱使人们重复购买。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“It is ultimately the choice of individuals who must decide what they should buy and not be influenced by advertising or submit to the temptation of cheap and trendy products.(最终是个人的选择，他们必须决定自己应该买什么，而不是受广告影响或屈服于廉价时尚产品的诱惑)”可知，作者在最后一段想说人们要决定自己应该买什么，不是受广告影响或屈服于廉价时尚产品的诱惑，即购物决策应该基于实际需求。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段中“Advertising, or marketing, often gets the blame for fueling wasteful consumption(广告或营销常常因助长浪费性消费而受到指责)”和第三段中“The rise of inexpensive products made on a large scale has made it way too easy to live wastefully.(大规模生产的廉价产品的兴起，让人们很容易过上浪费的生活)”可知，文章主要探讨了导致浪费性消费的原因，包括广告营销和廉价大规模生产产品等。C项“究竟是什么驱使了浪费性消费?”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选C项。 （二） （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. 5．What is most Chinese audiences’ attitude to Professor Zhang’s food vlogs? A．Doubtful. B．Approving. C．Unconcerned. D．Hopeful. 6．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. 7．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. 8．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】5．B 6．C 7．A 8．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。 5．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。 6．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。 7．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。 8．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。 （三） （2025·河南·二模） I grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey, a suburb 30 miles from New York City. Both of my parents ran track, but they never pressured me. From an early age, I loved to run. Then I began competing, and something else took hold of me. A need not just to run but to win. On the way to a race when I was seven, I told my dad I was terrified of losing. “If that happens,” he said calmly, “we’ll get some food and go home.” His message didn’t sink in. The more I raced, the more I won. And the more I won, the more fear took over. What if I didn’t win the next time? Junior year of high school, I ran so well and I made it to the 2016 U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon. Before my first heat, I looked at the runners warming up around me. They were confident women with well-designed race strategies. I was a timid 16-year-old girl. I’d never felt so undeserving. I was so scared, so I called my dad. “Can I please pull out?” I begged. “You’re already there, Syd,” he said. “Just get the experience.” At the starting line, my competitive instinct kicked in. I won that heat and the next. In the final, I finished third, grabbing the last spot on the Rio Olympic team. I felt relief that the race was over. Then panic. I made the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles in Rio. Partway through my semifinal, my will to win left me. Instead of my usual surge in the last seconds, I let up. My Olympics were over. The fear I’d been giving in to was a trap. It stole one of the great seasons of my life. It told me, If you can’t be perfect, why even try? Blessings can become burdens if you let fear control you. Had I known then what I know now, I would have run for the pleasure of running. 9．What did the author’s father do to reduce her fear when she was seven? A．Encouraging her to win. B．Offering to buy her food. C．Implying the outcome was not that important. D．Suggesting she should focus on the competition. 10．How did the author’s fear influence the Olympic trials? A．She withdrew from the trials due to overwhelming fear. B．Her fear motivated her to design a winning race strategy. C．Her fear drove her competitive instinct securing a place. D．She decided to focus on her experience rather than the outcome. 11．What can be inferred about the author’s performance at the Rio Olympics? A．She secured a gold medal after a strong finish. B．She advanced to the finals and competed for the top positions. C．She did not complete the semifinal due to an unexpected incident. D．She finished her Olympic semifinals without reaching the finals. 12．What can be learned from the passage? A．Fear can be a motivator. B．Winning is everything in sports. C．Perfection is unattainable. D．Fear can weaken one’s potential. 【答案】9．C 10．C 11．D 12．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章作者通过自己的亲身经历探讨了恐惧如何从童年影响她的跑步生涯，以及这种恐惧如何在她参加2016年美国奥运选拔赛和里约奥运会时达到顶峰，却最终导致她失去了比赛的动力和潜力。 9．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“On the way to a race when I was seven, I told my dad I was terrified of losing. “If that happens, ” he said calmly, “we’ll get some food and go home. ”(在我七岁去参加一场比赛的路上，我告诉爸爸我非常害怕输。“如果真的输了，”他平静地说，“我们就去吃点东西，然后回家。”)”可知，当作者七岁时在去比赛的路上表示害怕输，作者的父亲平静地说如果输了就去吃点东西然后回家。由此可知，作者七岁时父亲为了减轻她的恐惧暗示结果并不是那么重要。故选C。 10．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“I was so scared, so I called my dad. “Can I please pull out? ” I begged. “You’re already there, Syd, ” he said. “Just get the experience. ”At the starting line, my competitive instinct kicked in. I won that heat and the next. In the final, I finished third, grabbing the last spot on the Rio Olympic team. I felt relief that the race was over. Then panic.(我非常害怕，于是给爸爸打了电话。“我能不能退赛啊？”我央求道。“你都已经到那儿了，Syd，”他说，“就当是积累经验吧。”在起跑线上，我的竞争本能被激发了出来。我赢下了那场预赛，接着又赢了下一场。在决赛中，我获得了第三名，拿到了去里约奥运会参赛的最后一个名额。比赛结束时，我感到如释重负。但随后又陷入了恐慌。)”可知，作者虽然害怕，但这种恐惧激发了她的竞争本能，让她赢得了预赛，并在决赛中获得第三名，获得了参加里约奥运会的资格。由此可知，作者的恐惧激发了她的竞争本能，使她获得了参加奥运会的资格。故选C。 11．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“I made the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles in Rio. Partway through my semifinal, my will to win left me. Instead of my usual surge in the last seconds, I let up. My Olympics were over.(在里约奥运会上，我进入了400米跨栏的半决赛。在半决赛进行到一半的时候，我想要赢的意志消失了。在最后的几秒里，我没有像往常那样奋力冲刺，而是放松了下来。我的奥运之旅就这样结束了。)”可知，作者进入了里约奥运会400米跨栏的半决赛。在半决赛进行到一半的时候，她想赢的意志消失了，在最后几秒没有像往常一样冲刺，而是放松了下来，她的奥运之旅就此结束。也就是说，作者完成了奥运会半决赛但没有进入决赛。故选D。 12．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章讲述了作者从热爱跑步到参加比赛，对失败的恐惧逐渐占据内心。在奥运会选拔赛时，恐惧激发了她的竞争本能让她取得了好成绩；但在里约奥运会半决赛时，恐惧使她失去了求胜的意志，没能发挥出正常水平，导致奥运之旅提前结束，由此可知，恐惧削弱了她的潜力。故选D。 （四） （2025·四川宜宾·二模） Recently, the growing eyebrow blindness has caused many TikTok users to complain on the platform: Are makeup enthusiasts able to tell if they’ re blindly chasing makeup trends or actually wearing what really looks good on their faces. While “eyebrow blindness” and other forms of “beauty blindness” aren’t officially regarded as mental health issues, the tendency of people to follow trends, even making them look foolish or taking risks, is undeniably a real thing. So, what does psychology say about trend-following? Following trends isn’t an indication of a weak character or a mental health problem, says psychologist Pamela Rutledge, it’s completely normal. The root of that lies in humans’ fundamental need of social connections. Multiple psychological theories indicate that human social connections are as crucial as basic necessities like food and shelter, as humans have evolved to depend on one another for survival. But why do trends hold such a strong pull? “Our brains are programmed to notice the unusual,” Rutledge explains. Consequently, we pay attention to those who stand out and attract attention, making trends even more enticing for those brave enough to embrace them. No one is immune to following fashions, noticing trends, or demonstrating their real belonging to social groups. However, there is one specific group that is even easier to following trends, even risky ones: Tweens, teens and young adults. As children begin to move towards adult independence, they seek ways to express their individuality. This can sometimes lead to desperate efforts to prove their affiliation (从属关系) with socially credible groups and can fuel desire to stand out by riding the wave of trends. So, next time you do makeup, get dressed, order food in public, or buy a car, bear in mind that your decision might not be as personalized as you think. “It’s essentially an inborn response, which can be explained by our need to fit in with or stand out from the crowd,” says Pamela. 13．Why is “eyebrow blindness” mentioned? A．It contrasts with “beauty blindness”. B．It illustrates a kind of makeup. C．It brings out the text’s core argument. D．It highlights the importance of beauty. 14．What does the underlined word “enticing” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．Vital. B．Appealing. C．Demanding. D．Risky. 15．Why are youngsters more likely to follow trends? A．They pursue uniqueness and social recognition. B．They are easily affected by social pressure. C．They tend to show their social status. D．They are always seeking adventures. 16．What does Pamela emphasize in the end? A．Trend-following is a natural behavior. B．Individuality stands out above trends. C．Tweens and teens are trend-setters. D．Social groups decide our behavior. 【答案】13．C 14．B 15．A 16．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章由“眉盲”现象引出对追潮流这一行为的探讨，分析了追潮流的原因，指出年轻人更易追潮流，并强调追潮流是一种自然反应。 13．推理判断题。根据第一段“Recently, the growing eyebrow blindness has caused many TikTok users to complain on the platform: Are makeup enthusiasts able to tell if they’re blindly chasing makeup trends or actually wearing what really looks good on their faces. While ‘eyebrow blindness’ and other forms of ‘beauty blindness’ aren’t officially regarded as mental health issues, the tendency of people to follow trends, even making them look foolish or taking risks, is undeniably a real thing.(最近，越来越多的‘眉盲’现象让许多TikTok用户在平台上抱怨：美妆爱好者能否分辨出自己是在盲目追逐美妆潮流，还是真的化了适合自己的妆容。虽然‘眉盲’和其他形式的‘美盲’并未被官方认定为心理健康问题，但人们追潮流的倾向，即使这会让他们看起来很愚蠢或冒风险，也无疑是真实存在的)”可知，提到“眉盲”是为了引出关于人们追潮流这一核心论点。故选C项。 14．词句猜测题。根据划线词所在部分“‘Our brains are programmed to notice the unusual,’ Rutledge explains. Consequently, we pay attention to those who stand out and attract attention, making trends even more enticing for those brave enough to embrace them.(‘我们的大脑天生就会注意不寻常的事物，’Rutledge解释道。因此，我们关注那些脱颖而出、引人注目的人，让那些勇敢拥抱潮流的人更enticing)”中“we pay attention to those who stand out and attract attention”可知，人们会关注那些不寻常的事物和脱颖而出、引人注目的人，所以拥抱潮流的人会成为关注的对象，他们会更有吸引力。故划线词enticing的意思是“有吸引力的”，与“Appealing”同义。故选B项。 15．细节理解题。根据第四段“As children begin to move towards adult independence, they seek ways to express their individuality. This can sometimes lead to desperate efforts to prove their affiliation (从属关系) with socially credible groups and can fuel desire to stand out by riding the wave of trends.(随着孩子们开始走向成人独立，他们会寻求表达个性的方式。这有时会导致他们拼命努力以证明自己隶属于社会上有信誉的群体，并激发他们通过追赶潮流来脱颖而出的欲望)”可知，年轻人更容易追潮流是因为他们追求独特性和社会认可。故选A项。 16．细节理解题。根据最后一段“‘It’s essentially an inborn response, which can be explained by our need to fit in with or stand out from the crowd,’ says Pamela.(‘这本质上是一种天生的反应，可以用我们融入群体或从人群中脱颖而出的需求来解释，’Pamela说)”可知，Pamela最后强调追潮流是一种自然行为。故选A项。 （五） （2025·云南红河·二模） Travis Jonker, a school librarian and writer, takes ideas from everyday life to create touching stories. His new book — The Ship in the Window, is about Mabel, a brave little mouse with big dreams. Mabel lives in a cabin by a lake with a boy and his father. She loves the father’s model ship and dreams of an adventure with it. One night, she decides to try the ship on the water. The story looks at why we keep some things only to look at instead of using them. Through Mabel’s actions, it asks if it’s better to share and use what we value. The father, who first wants to keep the ship safe, changes and works together with his son and Mabel. This change is the heart of the story. Jonker’s message about embracing change and sharing experiences is something everyone can understand. It shows the balance between keeping things safe and using them to connect with others. Even though Mabel’s adventure doesn’t go as planned, it changes her world in a big way. The book has lovely pictures, but more details about the art would improve this review. Also, discussing the story’s speed and tone would help readers understand how it is appropriate for kids. In summary, The Ship in the Window is a sweet story for kids and adults. Its themes of adventure, sharing, and change remind us of the happiness that comes from trying new things. This touching book is perfect for families and teachers looking for meaningful children’s stories. 17．What does Mabel dream of doing in The Ship in the Window? A．To build her own ship. B．To stay safe in her cabin. C．To go on an adventure with the ship. D．To take care of the boy and his father. 18．What can be inferred from The Ship in the Window? A．It is better to keep things for special occasions. B．Sharing leads to stronger connections with others. C．Adventure is only for those who are brave enough. D．Keeping things safe is more valuable than using them. 19．What does the author think of Jonker’s book? A．Objective and plain. B．Inspiring and meaningful. C．Humorous and ambitious. D．Serious and straightforward. 20．What is the text? A．A biography. B．A news report. C．A book review. D．A children’s story. 【答案】17．C 18．B 19．B 20．C 【导语】本文是一篇书评。文章讲述了Travis Jonker的新书《The Ship in the Window》，这本书通过一只名叫Mabel的小老鼠的故事，探讨了冒险、分享和改变的主题。 17．细节理解题。根据第一段“She loves the father’s model ship and dreams of an adventure with it. One night, she decides to try the ship on the water.(她喜欢父亲的模型船，梦想着和它一起冒险。一天晚上，她决定在水上试一试船)”可知，她梦想着用船去冒险。故选C。 18．推理判断题。根据第二段“Through Mabel’s actions, it asks if it’s better to share and use what we value.(通过Mabel的行动，它问我们是否更好地分享和使用我们所重视的东西)”以及最后一段“Its themes of adventure, sharing, and change remind us of the happiness that comes from trying new things.(它的主题是冒险、分享和改变，提醒我们尝试新事物所带来的快乐)”可知，分享会导致你与他人建立更紧密的联系。故选B。 19．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Its themes of adventure, sharing, and change remind us of the happiness that comes from trying new things. This touching book is perfect for families and teachers looking for meaningful children’s stories.(它的主题是冒险、分享和改变，提醒我们尝试新事物所带来的快乐。这本感人的书非常适合寻找有意义的儿童故事的家庭和教师)”可知，书评作者认为Jonker的书是鼓舞人心和有意义的。故选B。 20．推理判断题。根据全文内容，这篇文章是对Travis Jonker的新书《The Ship in the Window》的评价，包括对故事情节的描述和作者意图的分析。因此，这篇文章是一篇书评。故选C。 （六） （2025·陕西咸阳·二模） As students of all ages in China have started their summer vacation, “parent-child” travel welcomes its peak season, with museums being one of tourists’ top choices. Tickets that have been released so far for many popular museums, including the Palace Museum in Beijing, and the Nanjing Museum in Nanjing, have all been fully booked, according to a report by the paper.cn on Tuesday. Data from online platforms Meituan and Dianping show that the search popularity of “museum” has increased by 61 percent month-on-month since June, with “Shaanxi History Museum”, “Shanghai Museum” and “National Museum of China” as related hot search phrases. The top five cities searched are Xi’ an, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Wuhan, with the highest proportion of search users aged 30 to 35. According to online travel platform Ctrip, as of July 3, the number of museum orders during summer vacation increased by more than 90 percent on a yearly basis. “Early bird tickets” for some exhibitions have also sold out early. For example, the 200,000 early bird tickets for The Civilization of Ancient Egypt exhibition at the Shanghai Museum, which went on sale on May 20, have been sold out by June 19, said the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism. As of July 5, the top ten museums with a high search index on travel platform LY.com were the Palace Museum, Shaanxi History Museum, Shanghai Museum, Suzhou Museum, Luoyang Museum, Guanghan Sanxingdui Museum, Nanjing Museum, Guangdong Museum, Chengdu Museum and Henan Museum, the report said. The popularity of museums has also triggered demand for nearby accommodations. According to Ctrip, The Civilization of Ancient Egypt exhibition at the Shanghai Museum has driven summer orders of nearby hotels to a 20 percent increase year-on-year. Data from homestay bookings and operating platform Tujia show that guest house bookings around museums nationwide jumped nearly two times compared with the same period last year. Beijing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Chongqing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Luoyang and Zhengzhou are the most popular cities for booking guest houses around museums in China, with Luoyang and Zhengzhou seeing the highest increase in bookings, both more than doubling over the same period last year. Summer bookings for guest house around Guanghan Sanxingdui Museum jumped by more than 15 times year-on-year, the report said, adding that bookings of guest houses near Nanjing Museum and Shaanxi History Museum increased by nearly 1.5 times and 50 percent year-on-year, respectively. 21．With summer holidays coming, where are the most popular choices for tourists? A．Museums. B．Tibet. C．Film and television bases. D．Mount Huang. 22．According to the passage, at what age do people most want to travel? A．Twenties. B．Thirties. C．Forties. D．Fifties. 23．How long did it take for the early bird tickets to the top of the Ancient Egypt Tower of the Shanghai Museum to sell out? A．28 days. B．29 days. C．30 days. D．31 days. 24．Who has benefited the most financially from the summer boom in museums? A．Railway administration. B．Tourist administration. C．Hotels by location. D．Homestays near museum. 【答案】21．A 22．B 23．D 24．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述随着各年龄层的学生群体放假，亲子游迎来高峰，各地博物馆的门票出现“一票难求”的现象。 21．细节理解题。根据第一段“As students of all ages in China have started their summer vacation, “parent-child” travel welcomes its peak season, with museums being one of tourists’ top choices.(随着中国各个年龄段的学生开始放暑假，“亲子游”迎来了旺季，博物馆成为游客的首选之一)”可知，博物馆是最受游客欢迎的选择。故选A。 22．细节理解题。根据第二段“The top five cities searched are Xi’ an, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Wuhan, with the highest proportion of search users aged 30 to 35.(搜索量排名前五的城市分别是西安、北京、上海、成都和武汉，其中30至35岁的搜索用户比例最高)”可推知，30岁的人们最想要去旅行。故选B。 23．细节理解题。根据第三段“For example, the 200,000 early bird tickets for The Civilization of Ancient Egypt exhibition at the Shanghai Museum, which went on sale on May 20, have been sold out by June 19, said the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism.(例如，上海博物馆古埃及文明展览的20万张早鸟票于5月20日开始销售，截至6月19日已售罄，上海市文化和旅游局表示)”可知，上海博物馆古埃及塔顶部的早鸟票花了12+19=31天时间才售罄。故选D。 24．细节理解题。根据第六段中“Data from homestay bookings and operating platform Tujia show that guest house bookings around museums nationwide jumped nearly two times compared with the same period last year.(民宿预订和运营平台途家的数据显示，与去年同期相比，全国各地博物馆附近的民宿预订增长了近两倍)”可知，博物馆附近的寄宿家庭从夏季的博物馆热潮中获得了最大的经济利益。故选D。 （七） （2025·青海西宁·二模） After Brooke Gazer lost her job in 1996, she and her husband Rick decided to quit their life in Calgary, Alberta, and open their own bed and breakfast. “Our criteria was that if we were going to change our lives, we’d live someplace warm near a beach,” says Brooke. They ultimately agreed Mexico, the country where they’d first considered taking this step, was the right fit for them, as well as the most financially viable (可行的) option. However, their family and friends held a different attitude. “As a matter of fact, my best friend said, ‘Brooke, if you’re having a midlife crisis, wouldn’t it be easier to do something simple, like changing your hair color?’” says Brooke. In February 1999, they left Calgary for Mexico. After exploring for six months, they decided on Huatulco, a coastal town in Oaxaca. They purchased land for $75,000 in August 1999 and began building a six-guestroom hotel overlooking Tejoncito Cove. They opened Agua Azul la Villa in January 2002, with the total cost of the build coming to roughly $350,000. “Running a hotel was a wonderful lifestyle,” says Brooke. “One of the things we enjoyed most was the people we met along the way. With a hotel, people came to us.” It took them a little while to navigate some of the cultural differences, particularly dealing with the laid-back (悠闲的) approach to time and scheduling appointments in the country. After two decades in Huatulco, they moved to Merida, Yucatán due to Rick’s health issues. They’ve been living there since 2021. Although their friends and family initially expressed concern about their safety when they decided to move to Mexico, it’s never been an issue for them. “We’ve traveled in many parts of Mexico, and there are a few I won’t go back to. But other than that, to me it’s a safe country,” says Rick. “We’ve been very lucky,” says Brooke. “If people ask if we have any regrets, the only regret that we have is that we couldn’t afford to do it sooner.” 25．How did the couple’s friends react when hearing their decision? A．They made a complaint. B．They applauded it. C．They expressed their worry. D．They regarded it inspiring. 26．What did the couple do before leaving for Huatulco? A．They did some research. B．They purchased some land. C．They colored their hair. D．They built some hotels. 27．What was probably the most challenging for the couple in Huatulco? A．Financial gains. B．Meeting new people. C．Safety concerns. D．Cultural differences. 28．In which section of a newspaper does this text most probably appear? A．Health. B．People. C．Art. D．Economics. 【答案】25．C 26．A 27．D 28．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一对加拿大夫妇放弃在卡尔加里的生活，移居墨西哥，开办带有床位的早餐旅馆，以及他们在墨西哥生活二十多年的经历和感受的故事。 25．细节理解题。根据第一段“However, their family and friends held a different attitude. “As a matter of fact, my best friend said, ‘Brooke, if you’re having a midlife crisis, wouldn’t it be easier to do something simple, like changing your hair color?’” says Brooke. (然而，他们的家人和朋友却持不同的态度。“事实上，我最好的朋友对我说，‘布鲁克，如果你正在经历中年危机，做一些简单的事情不是更容易吗，比如改变你的头发颜色？’”布鲁克说。)”可知，朋友们对布鲁克和里克夫妇的决定感到担心。故选C。 26．细节理解题。根据第二段“After exploring for six months, they decided on Huatulco, a coastal town in Oaxaca. (在探索了六个月后，他们决定去瓦哈卡州的一个沿海小镇华图尔科。)”可知，布鲁克和里克夫妇决定前往瓦图尔科之前做了些调查。故选A。 27．推理判断题。根据第三段“It took them a little while to navigate some of the cultural differences, particularly dealing with the laid-back (悠闲的) approach to time and scheduling appointments in the country. (他们花了一段时间来处理一些文化差异，特别是处理在这个国家悠闲的时间和安排约会的方式。)”可推断，在瓦图尔科，文化差异可能是布鲁克和里克夫妇最大的挑战。故选D。 28．推理判断题。根据第二段“In February 1999, they left Calgary for Mexico. After exploring for six months, they decided on Huatulco, a coastal town in Oaxaca.(1999年2月，他们离开卡尔加里前往墨西哥。在探索了六个月后，他们决定去瓦哈卡州的一个沿海小镇华图尔科。)”及全文可知，文章主要讲述了一对加拿大夫妇搬迁至墨西哥瓦图尔科及玛瑞达的故事，所以文章最有可能出现在报纸的“人物”版块。故选B。 （八） （2025·宁夏银川·二模） Top universities in China are increasing undergraduate admissions in cutting-edge technologies and emerging industries, with artificial intelligence (AI) and interdisciplinary studies among the most sought-after programs. Earlier this month, Tsinghua University announced that it will add about 150 undergraduate slots and establish a new college to cultivate interdisciplinary talent with a solid foundation in AI. Other leading universities then have followed suit, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Peking University, each adding 150 places in strategic disciplines such as AI, integrated circuits, biomedicine, new energy, and clinical medicine. The moves are part of China’s broader effort to restructure higher education and align (使一致) academic programs with the country’s high-level socioeconomic development needs. Last year, China opened 1,673 academic programs believing critical to national strategies, while eliminating 1,670 programs that did not align with the country’s development priorities, Wu Yan, vice-minister of education, said at a news conference in September. AI and interdisciplinary studies are seen as promising fields as China seeks to make AI a core driver of economic transformation and establish itself as a global AI innovation hub, according to goals outlined in its next-generation AI development plan issued in 2017. China’s plan to build an educational powerhouse from 2024 to 2035, issued by the State Council in January, also calls for the orderly expansion of undergraduate admissions at leading universities. “To continuously improve and upgrade higher education involves expanding undergraduate admissions at ‘Double First-Class’ universities,” Zheng Shanjie, director of the National Development and Reform Commission, said at a news conference during this year’s National People’s Congress session. “The expansion of undergraduate enrollment and closure of certain programs are not simply about adding and subtracting numbers. They are structural adjustments to harmonize academic programs with national strategies and market demands while promoting educational equity,” said Liao Aimin, deputy director of the admissions office at Sichuan University. 29．Why does the author specifically mention Tsinghua University’s enrollment expansion? A．To highlight its status as China’s oldest university. B．To criticize its overemphasis on interdisciplinary talent. C．To compare its admission policies with other universities. D．To examplify top universities’ responses to the announcement. 30．How does the author illustrate China’s enrollment expansion? A．By comparing Chinese universities with foreign institutions. B．By giving examples and direct quotes from officials. C．By analyzing long term impact on the job market. D．By presenting historical data regarding some top universities. 31．What does the underlined word “subtracting” in the last paragraph mean? A．reduce B．divide C．multiply D．increase 32．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．Top Chinese Universities: Admissions Competition B．China: Eliminating Non-Priority Academic Programs C．AI in Chinese Universities: Development and Significance D．Higher Education restructuring: strategic enrollment expansion 【答案】29．D 30．B 31．A 32．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了中国顶尖大学在前沿技术和新兴产业领域增加本科招生名额的现象，特别是人工智能（AI）和跨学科研究成为热门专业。 29．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Top universities in China are increasing undergraduate admissions in cutting-edge technologies and emerging industries, with artificial intelligence (AI) and interdisciplinary studies among the most sought-after programs.(中国的顶尖高校正在增加在前沿技术和新兴产业领域的本科招生人数，其中人工智能（AI）和跨学科研究专业是最受追捧的项目之一。)”可知，第一段提到中国顶尖高校在前沿技术和新兴产业领域增加本科招生，以人工智能和跨学科研究等专业为主。而第二段“Earlier this month, Tsinghua University announced that it will add about 150 undergraduate slots and establish a new college to cultivate interdisciplinary talent with a solid foundation in AI.(本月早些时候，清华大学宣布将增加约150个本科招生名额，并成立一所新学院，以培养在人工智能领域具有坚实基础的跨学科人才。)”指出清华大学宣布增加本科招生名额并成立新学院培养跨学科人才，随后提到“Other leading universities then have followed suit, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Peking University, each adding 150 places in strategic disciplines such as Al, integrated circuits, biomedicine, new energy, and clinical medicine.(随后，其他顶尖高校纷纷效仿，包括上海交通大学和北京大学，这两所高校分别在人工智能、集成电路、生物医药、新能源和临床医学等战略学科增加了150个招生名额。)”即，其他顶尖高校纷纷效仿清华大学的举措，包括北京大学等高校也在相关战略学科增加招生名额。因此，作者特别提到清华大学的招生扩张是为了举例说明顶尖高校对相关举措的回应。故选D。 30．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Earlier this month, Tsinghua University announced that it will add about 150 undergraduate slots and establish a new college to cultivate interdisciplinary talent with a solid foundation in AI. Other leading universities then have followed suit, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Peking University, each adding 150 places in strategic disciplines such as Al, integrated circuits, biomedicine, new energy, and clinical medicine. (本月早些时候，清华大学宣布将增加约150个本科招生名额，并成立一所新学院，以培养在人工智能领域具有坚实基础的跨学科人才。随后，其他顶尖高校纷纷效仿，包括上海交通大学和北京大学，这两所高校分别在人工智能、集成电路、生物医药、新能源和临床医学等战略学科增加了150个招生名额。)”可知，文章列举了清华大学、上海交通大学和北京大学等高校增加本科招生名额的例子。而文章第三段“Last year, China opened 1,673 academic programs believing critical to national strategies, while eliminating 1,670 programs that did not align with the country’s development priorities, Wu Yan, vice-minister of education, said at a news conference in September.(教育部副部长吴岩在9月的一次新闻发布会上表示，去年，中国开设了1673个被认为对国家战略至关重要的学术专业，同时取消了1670个与国家发展重点不一致的专业。)”则引用了教育部副部长吴岩的话；文章第六段““To continuously improve and upgrade higher education involves expanding undergraduate admissions at ‘Double First-Class’ universities,” Zheng Shanjie, director of the National Development and Reform Commission, said at a news conference during this year’s National People’s Congress session.(国家发展和改革委员会主任郑栅洁在今年全国人民代表大会会议期间的一次新闻发布会上表示：“要持续推进高等教育的提升和升级，就包括在‘双一流’大学中扩大本科招生规模。”)”引用了国家发展和改革委员会主任郑栅洁的话。由此可知，作者通过举例和引用官员的直接言论来说明中国的扩招情况。故选B。 31．词义猜测题。根据划线单词所在上下文““The expansion of undergraduate enrollment and closure of certain programs are not simply about adding and subtracting numbers. They are structural adjustments to harmonize academic programs with national strategies and market demands while promoting educational equity,” said Liao Aimin, deputy director of the admissions office at Sichuan University.(四川大学招生办公室副主任廖爱民表示：“扩大本科招生规模和取消某些专业，并不单纯是数字上的增和subtracting。这是结构性调整，旨在使学术专业与国家战略和市场需求相协调，同时促进教育公平。”)”可知，这里在讨论本科扩招和某些专业的关闭，提到“adding and subtracting numbers”，“adding”是“增加”的意思，结合语境，与“增加”相对应的应该是“减少”，即本科扩招不是简单的数字上的增加和减少，而是结构性调整。选项A“reduce”，意为“减少”，与此相符。故选A。 32．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章开篇指出中国顶尖高校在前沿技术和新兴产业增加本科招生，以人工智能和跨学科研究等专业为主。接着通过举例清华大学、上海交通大学、北京大学等高校的招生举措，以及引用教育部副部长、国家发展和改革委员会主任、四川大学招生办副主任等官员的言论，阐述了中国高等教育在调整结构，使学术课程与国家战略和市场需求相契合，包括增加本科招生和取消部分不契合的专业，这是高等教育的结构性调整。选项D“Higher Education restructuring: strategic enrollment expansion(高等教育结构调整：战略性招生扩张)”准确地概括了文章的主要内容，即中国高等教育在进行结构调整，包括在战略学科的招生扩张等。故选D。 （九） （2025·山西晋城·二模） In recent years, some experts suggest that reading on screens has led to more and more skim reading, since most digital texts tend to be relatively short. Some of them are even worried about the loss of our ability to engage more deeply with long texts. So is there a “right” way to read? “There’s a lot of discussion whether social media has sort of destroyed our ability to pay attention,” says Daniel Willingham, a psychologist at the University of Virginia. “None of us knows, because this is a very difficult research problem” Willingham theorizes that our changing reading habits are likely not because our attention is degraded. Otherwise, that would have huge effects on our other abilities, like memory. But because the internet provides an opportunity for endless entertainment, our willingness to focus on a text might be decreasing. He is optimistic that most people can learn these close reading skills with practice. “In some ways, focusing on the same thing for a long time is not necessarily a natural state,” Willingham explains. “Our mind wants to sample different things and see what’s going on in our environment. Therefore, it might not be helpful to put skimming and close reading against each other, but rather to understand that both are important to learn, especially when we have huge amounts of information available at our fingertips.” Skimming — where we skip over words and sections to grasp the main idea of a text-is a common reading strategy. Skimming is sufficient for most beach reads, for example, which don’t require us to recall details of a scene. Our familiarity with the type of text also influences the strategy we use to read. If we have read a lot of mystery novels, we may get used to the structure of the text and thus be able to skim sections and still get what’s going on. 33．Why have our reading habits changed, according to some experts? A．We can’t concentrate on long texts any more. B．Our opportunity for entertainment is endless. C．We have too much information to absorb. D．Our willingness to focus on a text is decreasing. 34．What does Daniel Willingham say about the two reading strategies? A．Both of them should be learned with practice. B．They are destroying our ability to pay attention. C．Close reading is not necessarily a better strategy. D．Skim reading is more important in the digital age. 35．What is the author’s attitude to skim reading? A．Disapproving. B．Doubtful. C．Favorable. D．Unclear. 36．What is the best title for the text? A．Short Digital Texts Are Destroying Our Ability to Concentrate! B．Should We Put Skimming and Close Reading Against Each Other? C．Can Our Ability to Engage More Deeply With Long Texts Be Recovered? D．Be Aware of the Huge Amounts of Information Available in Our Daily Life! 【答案】33．A 34．C 35．C 36．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要介绍的是数字化时代略读和精读两种阅读策略的特点及其关系，并探讨了如何平衡两者的使用。 33．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Some of them are even worried about the loss of our ability to engage more deeply with long texts. (一些专家甚至担心我们深入阅读长篇文本的能力正在丧失。)”可知，我们的阅读习惯改变是因为我们无法再专注于长篇文本。故选A项。 34．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Willingham theorizes that our changing reading habits are likely not because our attention is degraded. Otherwise, that would have huge effects on our other abilities, like memory. (Willingham推测，我们阅读习惯的改变很可能并不是因为我们的注意力下降了。否则，这会对我们的其他能力（如记忆力）产生巨大影响。)”及第五段中的“Therefore, it might not be helpful to put skimming and close reading against each other, but rather to understand that both are important to learn, especially when we have huge amounts of information available at our fingertips. (因此，将略读和精读对立起来可能并无帮助，相反，我们应该认识到两者都很重要，尤其是当我们触手可及的信息量巨大的时候。)”可知， Daniel Willingham认为，不应将略读和精读对立起来，而是要认识到两者都很重要，由此可知，他并不认为精读一定是更好的策略。故选C项。 35．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Skimming — where we skip over words and sections to grasp the main idea of a text-is a common reading strategy. (略读——即通过跳过单词和段落来抓住文本的主旨——是一种常见的阅读策略。)”以及尾段中的“If we have read a lot of mystery novels, we may get used to the structure of the text and thus be able to skim sections and still get what’s going on. (如果我们读过很多悬疑小说，我们可能会熟悉文本的结构，从而能够略读某些部分但仍能理解故事的发展。)”可知，作者认为略读是一种常见的阅读策略，有时略读某些部分但仍能理解故事的发展，由此可推断，作者对略读持支持态度。故选C项。 36．主旨大意题。通读全文, 特别是第二段“So is there a “right” way to read? (那么，是否存在一种“正确”的阅读方式呢？)”以及第五段中的“Therefore, it might not be helpful to put skimming and close reading against each other, but rather to understand that both are important to learn. (因此，将略读和精读对立起来可能并无帮助，相反，我们应该认识到两者都很重要，尤其是当我们触手可及的信息量巨大的时候。)”可知，全文围绕略读与精读展开讨论，强调不应将两者对立，而是应认识到它们各自的重要性，略读与细读本身没有好坏之分，所以题目“我们是否应该将略读与精读对立起来？”概括了文章的主题，适合作为最佳标题。故选B项。 （十） （2025·内蒙古乌兰察布·二模） From “aquabob” to “zawn”, writer Robert Macfarlane’s collection of unusual, poetic words for nature creates a glossary (词汇表) we all can learn from. Years ago, nature writer Robert Macfarlane discovered that the latest edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary was missing a few things. Oxford University Press confirmed that indeed, a list of words had been removed, which the publisher felt were no longer relevant to a modern-day childhood. No more “heron”, “bluebell”, “buttercup”, “ivy” and “willow”, and in their place came the new kids on the block, words like “blog”, “chatroom”, “cut-and-paste”, “MP3 player” and “voice-mail”. Inspired by the deleted words and in combination with a lifetime of collecting terms about place, Macfarlane set out to counter the trend by creating a glossary of his own. “We lack something, that is, a gathering of terms for the land and its weather,” he wrote in a beautiful essay in the newspaper. “Terms used by crofters, fishermen, farmers, sailors, scientists, miners, climbers, soldiers, shepherds, poets, walkers, and unrecorded others for whom particularised ways of describing place have been vital to everyday practice and perception.” And thus his book, Landmarks, was born. As a field guide of sorts to the language of the wild world and an ode to the places afforded to us by Mother Nature, it includes thousands of remarkable words used in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales to describe land, nature, and weather. For example, “honeyfur” refers to a five-year-old girl’ s creation to describe the soft seeds of grasses pinched between fingertips and “landskein” is a term coined by a painter in the Western Isles referring to the braid of blue horizon lines on a hazy (薄雾蒙蒙的) day. “There are experiences of landscape that will always resist articulation (表达), and of which words offer only a distant echo. Light has no grammar. Language is always late for its subject,” Macfarlane says. 37．Why were words like “heron” and “bluebell” removed from the Oxford Junior Dictionary? A．Because they were too difficult to learn. B．Because they were misused too many times. C．Because they were not preferred by children. D．Because they were not relevant to the modern era. 38．According to Macfarlane, what did he need for his glossary? A．A list of words removed from dictionaries. B．A guidebook of the language used by different professions. C．A collection of words describing land, nature, and weather. D．A gathering of beautiful essays on the land and its weather. 39．What does Macfarlane mean in the last paragraph? A．Language is a unique skill belonging to humans. B．Nature won’t change even if humans give it names. C．The power of nature is hard to express through language. D．Humans can use their words to record the beauty of nature. 40．In which section of a magazine can you find this article? A．Language. B．Travel. C．Business. D．Technology. 【答案】37．D 38．C 39．C 40．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了作家Robert Macfarlane收集自然词汇创作词汇表的事情。 37．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Oxford University Press confirmed that indeed, a list of words had been removed, which the publisher felt were no longer relevant to a modern-day childhood. (牛津大学出版社证实，确实有一系列词汇被删除，出版商认为这些词汇与现代童年不再相关。)”可知，“heron”和“bluebell”等词从《牛津初级词典》中被删除是因为它们与现代时代无关。故选D。 38．推理判断题。根据第四段““We lack something, that is, a gathering of terms for the land and its weather,” he wrote in a beautiful essay in the newspaper. “Terms used by crofters, fishermen, farmers, sailors, scientists, miners, climbers, soldiers, shepherds, poets, walkers, and unrecorded others for whom particularised ways of describing place have been vital to everyday practice and perception.” (他在报纸上一篇优美的文章中写道：“我们缺少了一些东西，那就是一系列用来描述土地及其天气状况的词汇。这些词汇是小农场主、渔民、农民、水手、科学家、矿工、登山者、士兵、牧羊人、诗人、徒步旅行者，以及其他未被记载的人所使用的，对于他们来说，用特定的方式描述地方对于日常实践和认知至关重要。”)”及第五段中“And thus his book, Landmarks, was born. As a field guide of sorts to the language of the wild world and an ode to the places afforded to us by Mother Nature, it includes thousands of remarkable words used in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales to describe land, nature, and weather. (于是，他的著作《地标》诞生了。作为一本关于野外世界语言的某种实用指南，同时也是对大自然母亲赐予我们的那些地方的颂歌，这本书收录了在英格兰、苏格兰、爱尔兰和威尔士用来描述土地、自然和天气的数千个非凡词汇。)”可知，Macfarlane的词汇表需要收集描述土地、自然和天气的词汇。故选C。 39．推理判断题。根据最后一段““There are experiences of landscape that will always resist articulation (表达), and of which words offer only a distant echo. Light has no grammar. Language is always late for its subject,” Macfarlane says. (Macfarlane说：“有些风景的体验永远无法用语言表达，语言只能给出遥远的回声。光没有语法。语言总是滞后于它的主题。”)”可知，Macfarlane在最后一段的意思是自然的力量很难用语言来表达。故选C。 40．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段“From “aquabob” to “zawn”, writer Robert Macfarlane’s collection of unusual, poetic words for nature creates a glossary (词汇表) we all can learn from. (从“aquabob”到“zawn”，作家Robert Macfarlane收集的不寻常、富有诗意的自然词汇创造了一个我们都可以学习的词汇表。)”可知，文章主要介绍了作家Robert Macfarlane收集自然词汇创作词汇表的事情。可推知，文章可能选自杂志的“语言”部分。故选A。 （十一） （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.” 41．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. 42．What is Yungblud’s attitude to AI’s role in music? A．Critical. B．Tolerant. C．Uncertain. D．Supportive. 43．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. 44．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】41．C 42．D 43．B 44．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”。 41．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。 42．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。 43．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。 44．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。 （十二） （2025·四川宜宾·二模） I can’t believe I’m doing this! It’s 4:30 in the morning, pitch black and freezing cold. Nevertheless I find myself getting out of bed and getting dressed. A car horn sounds as I’m putting on a thick coat and wrapping a scarf around me. I grab a hat and join Jim in his car. He doesn’t seem to mind it’s cold and dark. In fact, he’ s smiling. “You’re going to love this,” he says as we drive off to the nearest park. I’m not so sure. At any opportunity Jim will be watching quietly, and sometimes excitedly, through his telescope at a bird. Don’t get me wrong. I like birds, but I just don’t get as crazy about them as Jim. Recently, when he found out that I had never heard the dawn chorus, he insisted that we meet at this unearthly hour and head for the local park. So here we are. Luckily Jim has brought hot coffee and a warm carpet to sit on. After ten shivering minutes there is a very faint light over the eastern side of the park, a suggestion of the day ahead. “Listen,” whispers Jim. I listen, nothing. Then clearly and loudly a bird starts singing. “That’s the robin (知更鸟). He’s usually the first.” After a few seconds another bird joins in “A blackbird” and then another “A blue bird”. It’s amazing. Twenty minutes later the whole park is alive with the chorus, calling, singing of birds! And yes, it’s wonderful! The noise is incredible. The lighter the sky becomes, the louder the birds sing, an incredible birds’ concert. “Wow, so are they singing because they’re happy?” I ask in disbelief. “Not really,” Jim laughs, “in fact they’re hungry but they need to do two things. One is to defend their territory and the other is to find a female–by singing they can achieve both.” Jim sees my puzzled face and explains. We listen together for a while and then slowly but surely, as the sun emerges above the trees, the birds stop singing. “Now it’s light enough to find food, and that’s the end of the show today.” 45．What is the author’s initial attitude to the early outing? A．Cautious. B．Reluctant. C．Passionate. D．Indifferent. 46．What makes the author involved in the activity? A．Jim’s insistence on it. B．Jim’s enthusiasm on birds. C．The author’s interest in chorus. D．The author’s curiosity about birds. 47．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The singing skills of birds. B．The abundant diversity of birds. C．Various tunes of the “dawn chorus”. D．Lively scenes of the “dawn chorus”. 48．Why do birds sing at dawn according to Jim? A．To guard the land and attract mates. B．To show off their beautiful voices. C．To extend welcome to the sunrise. D．To fight fiercely for early worms. 【答案】45．B 46．A 47．D 48．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与Jim在凌晨时分前往公园聆听鸟鸣的经历，包括他们的行动、感受等。 45．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“I can’t believe I’m doing this! It’s 4:30 in the morning, pitch black and freezing cold. Nevertheless I find myself getting out of bed and getting dressed.(真不敢相信我居然在做这种事！现在是凌晨 4 点半，四周漆黑一片，冷得刺骨。尽管如此，我还是起了床，开始穿衣服)”以及““You’re going to love this,” he says as we drive off to the nearest park. I’m not so sure.(“你会喜欢这次经历的。”我们开车前往最近的公园时，他这样说道。可我心里没底)”可知，作者最初对这次早起外出的态度是不情愿的。故选B。 46．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Recently, when he found out that I had never heard the dawn chorus, he insisted that we meet at this unearthly hour and head for the local park.(最近，当他发现我从未听过清晨的鸟鸣大合唱时，他坚持要我们在这个不合常理的时间碰面，然后前往当地的公园)”可知，作者原本并不想去这么早去公园听鸟鸣，是因为Jim发现作者从未听过清晨的鸟鸣大合唱后，坚持要在这个不合理的时间碰面并前往当地公园，所以作者才参与了这次活动。故选A。 47．主旨大意题。根据文章第四段““Listen,” whispers Jim. I listen, nothing. Then clearly and loudly a bird starts singing. “That’s the robin (知更鸟). He’s usually the first.” After a few seconds another bird joins in “A blackbird” and then another “A blue bird”. It’s amazing. Twenty minutes later the whole park is alive with the chorus, calling, singing of birds! And yes, it’s wonderful! The noise is incredible. The lighter the sky becomes, the louder the birds sing, an incredible birds’ concert.(“听。”Jim轻声说道。我听了听，什么也没听到。接着，一只鸟清晰而响亮地开始歌唱。“那是知更鸟。它通常是第一个开口的。”几秒钟后，另一只鸟也加入了进来。“是乌鸫。”然后又有一只鸟唱起了歌。“是蓝鸲。”太不可思议了。二十分钟后，整个公园都回荡着鸟儿的大合唱，它们的叫声、歌声此起彼伏！没错，这太美妙了！这声音震耳欲聋。天空越来越亮，鸟儿们唱得也越来越响亮，简直就是一场令人难以置信的鸟类音乐会)”可知，第四段主要描述了从一开始作者什么都没听到，到一只知更鸟开始歌唱，接着乌鸫、蓝鸲等鸟儿陆续加入，二十分钟后整个公园都充满了鸟儿的合唱声，天空越亮鸟儿唱得越响亮，就像一场令人难以置信的鸟类音乐会。故选D。 48．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段““Not really,” Jim laughs, “in fact they’re hungry but they need to do two things. One is to defend their territory and the other is to find a female–by singing they can achieve both.” Jim sees my puzzled face and explains.(“不完全是，”Jim笑着说，“事实上，它们饿了，但它们需要做两件事。一是保卫自己的领地，二是寻找配偶——通过唱歌，它们可以同时达成这两个目的。”Jim看到我一脸困惑，便解释道)”可知，Jim解释说鸟儿在黎明唱歌，一是为了保卫它们的领地，二是为了找到配偶，通过唱歌它们可以同时实现这两个目的。故选A。 （十三） （2025·陕西渭南·二模） Economist Tyler Cowen argues that traditional interview methods are not effective in determining the best candidates for a job, especially in creative roles. Candidates who are well-prepared often pass these interviews, but this only tests their preparation and not their abilities. To determine the best candidates, Cowen suggests that interviewers concentrate on authenticity (真实性) and spontaneity (自发性) in their interactions with candidates, rather than relying on pre-written questions. The interviewer should be trustworthy, Cowen argues, as it helps them better evaluate the authenticity of candidates. Eventually, “better talent allocation (分配)” contributes to economic growth, and more thoughtful interview methods can help identify more talented individuals and elevate them to greater opportunities. Cowen adds, “There are too many interview questions, and every interviewer is ready. For example, ‘What mistakes did you make in your previous job?’ But many candidates just didn’t prepare well and didn’t provide a good answer. So in most cases, for better candidates, you are actually just preparing for testing. But for more creative jobs, you will lose candidates with other qualities.” “How to get people into what I call the “Real Mode” largely depends on who they are, as well as who you are. If I am interviewing a candidate, my favorite discussions are just those without scripts. I prefer to have these conversations without asking questions. I hope they are natural. I like spontaneity — how to achieve it depends on the environment, work, how much time you have, and many other factors.” An estimate suggests that since the 1960s, 20% to 40% of US economic growth has come from “better talent allocation”. If we had a fresher and more creative interview process, I do think people would be more thoughtful. They will think more deeply about the work they will be engaged in. I think we will find talents that we haven’t seen so far. We will enable more people to have greater opportunities.” 49．How does the author start this passage? A．By giving numbers. B．By identifying a problem. C．By listing survey results. D．By giving a definition. 50．What does the underlined word “elevate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Challenge. B．Restrict. C．Promote. D．Defeat. 51．What is the purpose of mentioning “better talent allocation” in the passage? A．To explain the role of interviewees in interviews. B．To display the impact of talent allocation on job hunting. C．To stress the importance of talent allocation for interviewees. D．To make people rethink interview approaches for better talent allocation. 52．This passage is mainly written to ______. A．interviewers B．interviewees C．graduates D．career trainers 【答案】49．B 50．C 51．D 52．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了经济学家Tyler Cowen关于传统面试方法的观点，他认为传统面试方法存在不足，并提出了改进面试方法的建议，以实现更好的人才分配和经济增长。 49．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Economist Tyler Cowen argues that traditional interview methods are not effective in determining the best candidates for a job, especially in creative roles.(经济学家Tyler Cowen认为，传统的面试方法在确定工作的最佳人选方面并不有效，尤其是在创意岗位上)”可知，文章开头指出传统面试方法在招聘中（尤其是创意岗位）存在的问题，即无法有效筛选出最佳候选人。由此推知，作者是通过识别一个问题来开始这篇文章的。故选B。 50．词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“more thoughtful interview methods can help identify more talented individuals and elevate them to greater opportunities.(更周到的面试方法可以帮助发现更有才华的人，并为他们elevate更大的机会)”可知，划线词elevate与greater opportunities(更大的机会)搭配，表示通过更好的面试方法，帮助有才华的人获得更大的机会。由此可知，elevate与promote(提升，促进)意思接近。故选C。 51．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“An estimate suggests that since the 1960s, 20% to 40% of US economic growth has come from “better talent allocation”. If we had a fresher and more creative interview process, I do think people would be more thoughtful. (据估计，自上世纪60年代以来，美国经济增长的20%至40%来自“更好的人才配置”。如果我们有一个更新鲜、更有创意的面试过程，我认为人们会考虑得更周到)”可推知，提到“更好的人才分配”是为了让人们重新思考面试方法，以实现更好的人才分配。故选D。 52．推理判断题。根据全文内容，并结合第二段“ To determine the best candidates, Cowen suggests that interviewers concentrate on authenticity (真实性) and spontaneity (自发性) in their interactions with candidates, rather than relying on pre-written questions.(为了确定最佳候选人，考恩建议面试官在与候选人的互动中注重真实性和自发性，而不是依赖于预先写好的问题)”可知，文章主要讨论的是面试方法的改进，强调面试官（interviewers）应该如何改变传统的面试方式，以更好地识别和选拔人才。文章中多次提到“interviewers”和“interview methods”，并且建议面试官如何改进面试过程。由此推知，这篇文章主要是写给面试官的，旨在讨论如何改进面试方法以更好地发现和提升人才。故选A。 （十四） （2025·青海海东·二模） A New Hampshire woman has raised nearly $400, 000 for an elderly disabled man named Donald, who has been battling to keep up with bills while caring for his wife. The story began when Jenelle encountered Donald at a pawn (典当) shop in Manchester, where he was unwillingly pawning jewelry to cover his bills. Donald shared with Jenelle the hardships he was facing: His rent had increased, and he was finding it increasingly difficult to make the pot boil while caring for his wife. He feared they might lose their home and that his beloved wife could end up in a care facility due to their financial pressure. Deeply moved by his situation, Jenelle immediately took action. She gathered $1, 300 from her own savings and contributions from friends and family to help the 90-year-old. A video she shared of Donald receiving the money quickly went viral, recording the moment he called Jenelle “a hero”. The outpouring of support didn’t stop there. Jenelle set up a GoFundMe page for Donald, and the response flooded in. Donations poured in from around the world, bringing the total to nearly $400, 000. In an update, Jenelle shared the emotional moment she told Donald about the incredible generosity of strangers. “I told him it meant that everyone in the world was seeing this and stepping forward to donate,” she said. “Even before I told him the amount, he was already extremely emotional and couldn’t believe the kindness of strangers across the world.” Despite the outpouring of support, Donald remained humble, insisting he didn’t deserve it and that he was just an ordinary man. But as Jenelle explained to him, he’s much more than that to the countless people who have been touched by his story. Jenelle plans to keep the fundraiser open until she and Donald can meet with an agent to ensure the money is safely managed. This remarkable act of kindness shows how the generosity of strangers can transform lives, offering hope and security to those who need it most. 53．What is Donald’s difficulty? A．Pawning his jewelry. B．Renting a house. C．Making ends meet. D．Managing his movement. 54．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．How Jenelle started the movement. B．Hardships Donald and Jenelle shared. C．What was Donald’s fear in his life. D．Why Donald called Jenelle “a hero”. 55．Which best describes the donation after GoFundMe? A．Limited. B．Massive. C．Occasional. D．Regular. 56．What can be concluded from the text? A．Distant water cannot quench present thirst. B．Many hands make light work. C．A single tree cannot support a forest. D．Good deeds deserve good rewards. 【答案】53．C 54．A 55．B 56．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了新罕布什尔州的一名女子为一位名叫唐纳德的老年残疾男子筹集了近40万美元善款的故事。 53．细节理解题。根据第二段“Donald shared with Jenelle the hardships he was facing: His rent had increased, and he was finding it increasingly difficult to make the pot boil while caring for his wife.(唐纳德向杰内尔讲述了他所面临的困难：他的房租上涨了，而且在照顾妻子的同时，他发现越来越难以维持生计)”可知，唐纳德的困难是难以维持生计，即收支难以相抵。故选C。 54．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Deeply moved by his situation, Jenelle immediately took action. She gathered $1, 300 from her own savings and contributions from friends and family to help the 90-year-old. A video she shared of Donald receiving the money quickly went viral, recording the moment he called Jenelle “a hero”.(杰内尔被他的处境深深打动，立即采取了行动。她从自己的积蓄和朋友家人的捐款中筹集了1300美元来帮助这位90岁的老人。她分享的一段唐纳德收到钱的视频迅速走红，记录下了他称杰内尔为“英雄”的那一刻)”可知，第二段主要讲的是杰内尔是如何发起这场筹集善款运动的。故选A。 55．推理判断题。根据第三段“Jenelle set up a GoFundMe page for Donald, and the response flooded in. Donations poured in from around the world, bringing the total to nearly $400, 000.(杰内尔为唐纳德设立了一个GoFundMe页面，响应如潮。来自世界各地的捐款纷至沓来，总额达到近40万美元)”可知，建立GoFundMe之后的捐款是大量的。故选B。 56．推理判断题。根据第三段“Donations poured in from around the world, bringing the total to nearly $400, 000.(来自世界各地的捐款纷至沓来，总额达到近40万美元)”和最后一段“This remarkable act of kindness shows how the generosity of strangers can transform lives, offering hope and security to those who need it most.(这一非凡的善举表明，陌生人的慷慨如何改变生活，为最需要的人带来希望和安全)”可知，来自世界各地的很多人都为唐纳德捐了款，大家的共同努力筹集了巨额善款，帮助了唐纳德，这说明众人拾柴火焰高。故选B。 （十五） （2024•云南曲靖•二模） In a heartwarming display of community spirit, six student lacrosse (长曲棍球) players from Roslyn High School in New York have come together to make sports more accessible for people with disabilities. The initiative, dubbed" Lacrosse My Heart," was started by a group of teenagers who were inspired to create a more inclusive environment for their peers with disabilities. The program focuses on adapting lacrosse, a popular sport in the area, to meet the needs of individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. The students have designed specialized equipment and rules to ensure that everyone can participate, regardless of their abilities. For example, they have created larger goals and lighter balls to make scoring easier, and have implemented modifications such as allowing players to use their hands to catch and throw the ball. These adaptations have made the sport more accessible and enjoyable for all participants. The program has gained significant support from the local community, with many schools and organizations donating resources and volunteering their time. The students have also received guidance from experts in adapted physical education, ensuring that the program is safe and enjoyable for all participants. This collaboration has helped to create a program that is both inclusive and beneficial for everyone involved. One of the key aspects of Lacrosse My Heart is its emphasis on building relationships between able-bodied students and those with disabilities. The founders wanted to create an environment where kids with disabilities could feel included and build friendships with their peers. This approach has been successful, with participants reporting increased confidence and social skills. Lacrosse My Heart is not only providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in sports but also promoting understanding and acceptance among young people. By creating a welcoming environment and adapting sports to meet individual needs, these high school students are breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of community that goes beyond the playing field. Their efforts are not only changing lives but also inspiring others to create more inclusive spaces for individuals with disabilities. 57．What is the mission of Lacrosse My Heart? A．Making sports inclusive for the disabled. B．Promoting a type of sport in the community. C．Raising funds to support people with disabilities. D．Building accesses to public areas for the disabled. 58．How do the students adapt lacrosse? A．By getting rid of rules. B．By reducing the weight of balls. C．By making it tough to score. D．By prohibiting the use of hands. 59．What is a vital feature of Lacrosse My Heart? A．Engaging disabled people in supporting the community. B．Donating resources to many schools and organizations. C．Designing safe programs for experts in physical education. D．Building bonds between disabled students and non-disabled peers. 60．Which can best describe the founders of the initiative? A．Ambitious and persevering. B．Confident and adventurous. C．Caring and socially responsible. D．Independent and courageous. 【答案】57．A 58．B 59．D 60．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了纽约罗斯林高中的六名学生发起了一个名为“Lacrosse My Heart”的项目，旨在让残疾人也能参与到运动中来，他们通过改变规则和设备，使得这项运动更加适应残疾人的需求，同时也促进了残疾人和非残疾人之间的友谊。 57．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“The initiative, dubbed Lacrosse My Heart, was started by a group of teenagers who were inspired to create a more inclusive environment for their peers with disabilities.”（这个名为“Lacrosse My Heart”的倡议是由一群青少年发起的，他们受到启发，为残疾同龄人创造一个更具包容性的环境。）以及第二段中“The program focuses on adapting lacrosse, a popular sport in the area, to meet the needs of individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities.”（该计划的重点是调整长曲棍球，这是该地区的一项流行运动，以满足身体和认知残疾人士的需）可推知，Lacrosse My Heart的使命是让残疾人也能参与到运动中来。故选A。 58．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“For example, they have created larger goals and lighter balls to make scoring easier, and have implemented modifications such as allowing players to use their hands to catch and throw the ball.”（例如，他们创造了更大的目标和更轻的球，使得得分更容易，并且实施了一些修改，比如允许球员用手来接球和投球。）可推知，学生们是通过减轻球的重量来适应长曲棍球的。故选B。 59．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“One of the key aspects of Lacrosse My Heart is its emphasis on building relationships between able-bodied students and those with disabilities. The founders wanted to create an environment where kids with disabilities could feel included and build friendships with their peers. ”（Lacrosse My Heart的一个关键方面是它强调建立健全学生和残疾学生之间的关系。创始人想要创造一个环境，让残疾儿童能够感受到包容，并与同龄人建立友谊。）可推知，Lacrosse My Heart的一个重要特征是建立残疾学生和非残疾同伴之间的联系。故选D。 60．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“By creating a welcoming environment and adapting sports to meet individual needs, these high school students are breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of community that goes beyond the playing field. Their efforts are not only changing lives but also inspiring others to create more inclusive spaces for individuals with disabilities.”（通过创造一个温馨的环境和适应个人需求的体育运动，这些高中生正在打破障碍，培养一种超越赛场的社区意识。他们的努力不仅改变了生活，也激励其他人为残疾人创造更包容的空间。）可知，关心他人和有社会责任感最能描述该倡议的创始人。故选C项。 （十六） （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. 61．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. 62．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. 63．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. 64．What is the author’s attitude towards Liu Jiakun’s architectural philosophy? A．Disapproving. B．Ambiguious. C．Optimistic. D．Objective. 【答案】61．B 62．D 63．A 64．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。 61．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。 62．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。 63．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。 64．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。 1 / 37 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题03阅读理解（记叙文+新闻报道+议论文+书评） （一） （2025•山西•二模） Right now, I have three different water bottles sitting on my desk. My makeup table is so messy that it would take me at least three minutes to locate my lipstick. Under my bed I have bags, purses and who knows what else that I’ve forgotten about. Sound familiar? Be honest: How often does your social media scrolling lead to shopping? And how many of those things that advertisements made you buy did you actually need? Advertising, or marketing, often gets the blame for fueling wasteful consumption, and I can see why. It involves employing persuasive techniques to encourage an addictive behavior that results in repeat buying. Companies often advocate strategies such as limited-time discounts, promotions and coupons (优惠券). I’ve definitely fallen for them many times. A membership card is another effective form of marketing that increases the likelihood of returning customers. Since buying more will lead to the accumulation of loyalty points (积分), customers will return regularly to purchase items. When their loyalty points are about to expire, customers will return to buy more even if they do not need them. But here’s the thing: It’s not just advertising. The rise of inexpensive products made on a large scale has made it way too easy to live wastefully. These products are often affordable and non-durable so that they can be frequently replenished (补充) at low cost. I mean, how many of us have bought a trendy $10 shirt, only to throw it after a few wears? Similarly, fast furniture is generating massive waste as home owners turn to these cheap and stylish pieces of furniture that often do not last long. The faster buyers replenish their products, the more waste is created. As I sit here, surrounded by the mess and reflecting on my shopping habits, a realization has dawned on me. It is ultimately the choice of individuals who must decide what they should buy and not be influenced by advertising or submit to the temptation of cheap and trendy products. After all, there is just so much we can eat, wear or use. Maybe it’s time to think twice before clicking “add to cart”. 1．How does the author introduce the topic? A．By comparing different lifestyles. B．By relating to her own experience. C．By stressing her addiction to technology. D．By questioning the function of household items. 2．Why is advertising blamed for wasteful consumption according to paragraph 2? A．It forces people to buy large packages. B．It exposes people to constant disturbance. C．It tempts people to make repeat purchases. D．It misguides people with false information. 3．What does the author intend to say in the last paragraph? A．Trendy products need quality upgrades. B．Advertising content requires strict regulations. C．Social media platforms should set a limit to ads. D．Shopping decisions should be based on real needs. 4．Which is a suitable title for the text? A．Mass Production: From Trend to Trash B．Advertising: The Mastermind that Misleads Us C．What on Earth Drives Wasteful Consumption? D．Does Social Media Contribute to Repeat Buying? （二） （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. 5．What is most Chinese audiences’ attitude to Professor Zhang’s food vlogs? A．Doubtful. B．Approving. C．Unconcerned. D．Hopeful. 6．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. 7．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. 8．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. （三） （2025·河南·二模） I grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey, a suburb 30 miles from New York City. Both of my parents ran track, but they never pressured me. From an early age, I loved to run. Then I began competing, and something else took hold of me. A need not just to run but to win. On the way to a race when I was seven, I told my dad I was terrified of losing. “If that happens,” he said calmly, “we’ll get some food and go home.” His message didn’t sink in. The more I raced, the more I won. And the more I won, the more fear took over. What if I didn’t win the next time? Junior year of high school, I ran so well and I made it to the 2016 U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon. Before my first heat, I looked at the runners warming up around me. They were confident women with well-designed race strategies. I was a timid 16-year-old girl. I’d never felt so undeserving. I was so scared, so I called my dad. “Can I please pull out?” I begged. “You’re already there, Syd,” he said. “Just get the experience.” At the starting line, my competitive instinct kicked in. I won that heat and the next. In the final, I finished third, grabbing the last spot on the Rio Olympic team. I felt relief that the race was over. Then panic. I made the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles in Rio. Partway through my semifinal, my will to win left me. Instead of my usual surge in the last seconds, I let up. My Olympics were over. The fear I’d been giving in to was a trap. It stole one of the great seasons of my life. It told me, If you can’t be perfect, why even try? Blessings can become burdens if you let fear control you. Had I known then what I know now, I would have run for the pleasure of running. 9．What did the author’s father do to reduce her fear when she was seven? A．Encouraging her to win. B．Offering to buy her food. C．Implying the outcome was not that important. D．Suggesting she should focus on the competition. 10．How did the author’s fear influence the Olympic trials? A．She withdrew from the trials due to overwhelming fear. B．Her fear motivated her to design a winning race strategy. C．Her fear drove her competitive instinct securing a place. D．She decided to focus on her experience rather than the outcome. 11．What can be inferred about the author’s performance at the Rio Olympics? A．She secured a gold medal after a strong finish. B．She advanced to the finals and competed for the top positions. C．She did not complete the semifinal due to an unexpected incident. D．She finished her Olympic semifinals without reaching the finals. 12．What can be learned from the passage? A．Fear can be a motivator. B．Winning is everything in sports. C．Perfection is unattainable. D．Fear can weaken one’s potential. （四） （2025·四川宜宾·二模） Recently, the growing eyebrow blindness has caused many TikTok users to complain on the platform: Are makeup enthusiasts able to tell if they’ re blindly chasing makeup trends or actually wearing what really looks good on their faces. While “eyebrow blindness” and other forms of “beauty blindness” aren’t officially regarded as mental health issues, the tendency of people to follow trends, even making them look foolish or taking risks, is undeniably a real thing. So, what does psychology say about trend-following? Following trends isn’t an indication of a weak character or a mental health problem, says psychologist Pamela Rutledge, it’s completely normal. The root of that lies in humans’ fundamental need of social connections. Multiple psychological theories indicate that human social connections are as crucial as basic necessities like food and shelter, as humans have evolved to depend on one another for survival. But why do trends hold such a strong pull? “Our brains are programmed to notice the unusual,” Rutledge explains. Consequently, we pay attention to those who stand out and attract attention, making trends even more enticing for those brave enough to embrace them. No one is immune to following fashions, noticing trends, or demonstrating their real belonging to social groups. However, there is one specific group that is even easier to following trends, even risky ones: Tweens, teens and young adults. As children begin to move towards adult independence, they seek ways to express their individuality. This can sometimes lead to desperate efforts to prove their affiliation (从属关系) with socially credible groups and can fuel desire to stand out by riding the wave of trends. So, next time you do makeup, get dressed, order food in public, or buy a car, bear in mind that your decision might not be as personalized as you think. “It’s essentially an inborn response, which can be explained by our need to fit in with or stand out from the crowd,” says Pamela. 13．Why is “eyebrow blindness” mentioned? A．It contrasts with “beauty blindness”. B．It illustrates a kind of makeup. C．It brings out the text’s core argument. D．It highlights the importance of beauty. 14．What does the underlined word “enticing” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．Vital. B．Appealing. C．Demanding. D．Risky. 15．Why are youngsters more likely to follow trends? A．They pursue uniqueness and social recognition. B．They are easily affected by social pressure. C．They tend to show their social status. D．They are always seeking adventures. 16．What does Pamela emphasize in the end? A．Trend-following is a natural behavior. B．Individuality stands out above trends. C．Tweens and teens are trend-setters. D．Social groups decide our behavior. （五） （2025·云南红河·二模） Travis Jonker, a school librarian and writer, takes ideas from everyday life to create touching stories. His new book — The Ship in the Window, is about Mabel, a brave little mouse with big dreams. Mabel lives in a cabin by a lake with a boy and his father. She loves the father’s model ship and dreams of an adventure with it. One night, she decides to try the ship on the water. The story looks at why we keep some things only to look at instead of using them. Through Mabel’s actions, it asks if it’s better to share and use what we value. The father, who first wants to keep the ship safe, changes and works together with his son and Mabel. This change is the heart of the story. Jonker’s message about embracing change and sharing experiences is something everyone can understand. It shows the balance between keeping things safe and using them to connect with others. Even though Mabel’s adventure doesn’t go as planned, it changes her world in a big way. The book has lovely pictures, but more details about the art would improve this review. Also, discussing the story’s speed and tone would help readers understand how it is appropriate for kids. In summary, The Ship in the Window is a sweet story for kids and adults. Its themes of adventure, sharing, and change remind us of the happiness that comes from trying new things. This touching book is perfect for families and teachers looking for meaningful children’s stories. 17．What does Mabel dream of doing in The Ship in the Window? A．To build her own ship. B．To stay safe in her cabin. C．To go on an adventure with the ship. D．To take care of the boy and his father. 18．What can be inferred from The Ship in the Window? A．It is better to keep things for special occasions. B．Sharing leads to stronger connections with others. C．Adventure is only for those who are brave enough. D．Keeping things safe is more valuable than using them. 19．What does the author think of Jonker’s book? A．Objective and plain. B．Inspiring and meaningful. C．Humorous and ambitious. D．Serious and straightforward. 20．What is the text? A．A biography. B．A news report. C．A book review. D．A children’s story. （六） （2025·陕西咸阳·二模） As students of all ages in China have started their summer vacation, “parent-child” travel welcomes its peak season, with museums being one of tourists’ top choices. Tickets that have been released so far for many popular museums, including the Palace Museum in Beijing, and the Nanjing Museum in Nanjing, have all been fully booked, according to a report by the paper.cn on Tuesday. Data from online platforms Meituan and Dianping show that the search popularity of “museum” has increased by 61 percent month-on-month since June, with “Shaanxi History Museum”, “Shanghai Museum” and “National Museum of China” as related hot search phrases. The top five cities searched are Xi’ an, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Wuhan, with the highest proportion of search users aged 30 to 35. According to online travel platform Ctrip, as of July 3, the number of museum orders during summer vacation increased by more than 90 percent on a yearly basis. “Early bird tickets” for some exhibitions have also sold out early. For example, the 200,000 early bird tickets for The Civilization of Ancient Egypt exhibition at the Shanghai Museum, which went on sale on May 20, have been sold out by June 19, said the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism. As of July 5, the top ten museums with a high search index on travel platform LY.com were the Palace Museum, Shaanxi History Museum, Shanghai Museum, Suzhou Museum, Luoyang Museum, Guanghan Sanxingdui Museum, Nanjing Museum, Guangdong Museum, Chengdu Museum and Henan Museum, the report said. The popularity of museums has also triggered demand for nearby accommodations. According to Ctrip, The Civilization of Ancient Egypt exhibition at the Shanghai Museum has driven summer orders of nearby hotels to a 20 percent increase year-on-year. Data from homestay bookings and operating platform Tujia show that guest house bookings around museums nationwide jumped nearly two times compared with the same period last year. Beijing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Chongqing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Luoyang and Zhengzhou are the most popular cities for booking guest houses around museums in China, with Luoyang and Zhengzhou seeing the highest increase in bookings, both more than doubling over the same period last year. Summer bookings for guest house around Guanghan Sanxingdui Museum jumped by more than 15 times year-on-year, the report said, adding that bookings of guest houses near Nanjing Museum and Shaanxi History Museum increased by nearly 1.5 times and 50 percent year-on-year, respectively. 21．With summer holidays coming, where are the most popular choices for tourists? A．Museums. B．Tibet. C．Film and television bases. D．Mount Huang. 22．According to the passage, at what age do people most want to travel? A．Twenties. B．Thirties. C．Forties. D．Fifties. 23．How long did it take for the early bird tickets to the top of the Ancient Egypt Tower of the Shanghai Museum to sell out? A．28 days. B．29 days. C．30 days. D．31 days. 24．Who has benefited the most financially from the summer boom in museums? A．Railway administration. B．Tourist administration. C．Hotels by location. D．Homestays near museum. （七） （2025·青海西宁·二模） After Brooke Gazer lost her job in 1996, she and her husband Rick decided to quit their life in Calgary, Alberta, and open their own bed and breakfast. “Our criteria was that if we were going to change our lives, we’d live someplace warm near a beach,” says Brooke. They ultimately agreed Mexico, the country where they’d first considered taking this step, was the right fit for them, as well as the most financially viable (可行的) option. However, their family and friends held a different attitude. “As a matter of fact, my best friend said, ‘Brooke, if you’re having a midlife crisis, wouldn’t it be easier to do something simple, like changing your hair color?’” says Brooke. In February 1999, they left Calgary for Mexico. After exploring for six months, they decided on Huatulco, a coastal town in Oaxaca. They purchased land for $75,000 in August 1999 and began building a six-guestroom hotel overlooking Tejoncito Cove. They opened Agua Azul la Villa in January 2002, with the total cost of the build coming to roughly $350,000. “Running a hotel was a wonderful lifestyle,” says Brooke. “One of the things we enjoyed most was the people we met along the way. With a hotel, people came to us.” It took them a little while to navigate some of the cultural differences, particularly dealing with the laid-back (悠闲的) approach to time and scheduling appointments in the country. After two decades in Huatulco, they moved to Merida, Yucatán due to Rick’s health issues. They’ve been living there since 2021. Although their friends and family initially expressed concern about their safety when they decided to move to Mexico, it’s never been an issue for them. “We’ve traveled in many parts of Mexico, and there are a few I won’t go back to. But other than that, to me it’s a safe country,” says Rick. “We’ve been very lucky,” says Brooke. “If people ask if we have any regrets, the only regret that we have is that we couldn’t afford to do it sooner.” 25．How did the couple’s friends react when hearing their decision? A．They made a complaint. B．They applauded it. C．They expressed their worry. D．They regarded it inspiring. 26．What did the couple do before leaving for Huatulco? A．They did some research. B．They purchased some land. C．They colored their hair. D．They built some hotels. 27．What was probably the most challenging for the couple in Huatulco? A．Financial gains. B．Meeting new people. C．Safety concerns. D．Cultural differences. 28．In which section of a newspaper does this text most probably appear? A．Health. B．People. C．Art. D．Economics. （八） （2025·宁夏银川·二模） Top universities in China are increasing undergraduate admissions in cutting-edge technologies and emerging industries, with artificial intelligence (AI) and interdisciplinary studies among the most sought-after programs. Earlier this month, Tsinghua University announced that it will add about 150 undergraduate slots and establish a new college to cultivate interdisciplinary talent with a solid foundation in AI. Other leading universities then have followed suit, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Peking University, each adding 150 places in strategic disciplines such as AI, integrated circuits, biomedicine, new energy, and clinical medicine. The moves are part of China’s broader effort to restructure higher education and align (使一致) academic programs with the country’s high-level socioeconomic development needs. Last year, China opened 1,673 academic programs believing critical to national strategies, while eliminating 1,670 programs that did not align with the country’s development priorities, Wu Yan, vice-minister of education, said at a news conference in September. AI and interdisciplinary studies are seen as promising fields as China seeks to make AI a core driver of economic transformation and establish itself as a global AI innovation hub, according to goals outlined in its next-generation AI development plan issued in 2017. China’s plan to build an educational powerhouse from 2024 to 2035, issued by the State Council in January, also calls for the orderly expansion of undergraduate admissions at leading universities. “To continuously improve and upgrade higher education involves expanding undergraduate admissions at ‘Double First-Class’ universities,” Zheng Shanjie, director of the National Development and Reform Commission, said at a news conference during this year’s National People’s Congress session. “The expansion of undergraduate enrollment and closure of certain programs are not simply about adding and subtracting numbers. They are structural adjustments to harmonize academic programs with national strategies and market demands while promoting educational equity,” said Liao Aimin, deputy director of the admissions office at Sichuan University. 29．Why does the author specifically mention Tsinghua University’s enrollment expansion? A．To highlight its status as China’s oldest university. B．To criticize its overemphasis on interdisciplinary talent. C．To compare its admission policies with other universities. D．To examplify top universities’ responses to the announcement. 30．How does the author illustrate China’s enrollment expansion? A．By comparing Chinese universities with foreign institutions. B．By giving examples and direct quotes from officials. C．By analyzing long term impact on the job market. D．By presenting historical data regarding some top universities. 31．What does the underlined word “subtracting” in the last paragraph mean? A．reduce B．divide C．multiply D．increase 32．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．Top Chinese Universities: Admissions Competition B．China: Eliminating Non-Priority Academic Programs C．AI in Chinese Universities: Development and Significance D．Higher Education restructuring: strategic enrollment expansion （九） （2025·山西晋城·二模） In recent years, some experts suggest that reading on screens has led to more and more skim reading, since most digital texts tend to be relatively short. Some of them are even worried about the loss of our ability to engage more deeply with long texts. So is there a “right” way to read? “There’s a lot of discussion whether social media has sort of destroyed our ability to pay attention,” says Daniel Willingham, a psychologist at the University of Virginia. “None of us knows, because this is a very difficult research problem” Willingham theorizes that our changing reading habits are likely not because our attention is degraded. Otherwise, that would have huge effects on our other abilities, like memory. But because the internet provides an opportunity for endless entertainment, our willingness to focus on a text might be decreasing. He is optimistic that most people can learn these close reading skills with practice. “In some ways, focusing on the same thing for a long time is not necessarily a natural state,” Willingham explains. “Our mind wants to sample different things and see what’s going on in our environment. Therefore, it might not be helpful to put skimming and close reading against each other, but rather to understand that both are important to learn, especially when we have huge amounts of information available at our fingertips.” Skimming — where we skip over words and sections to grasp the main idea of a text-is a common reading strategy. Skimming is sufficient for most beach reads, for example, which don’t require us to recall details of a scene. Our familiarity with the type of text also influences the strategy we use to read. If we have read a lot of mystery novels, we may get used to the structure of the text and thus be able to skim sections and still get what’s going on. 33．Why have our reading habits changed, according to some experts? A．We can’t concentrate on long texts any more. B．Our opportunity for entertainment is endless. C．We have too much information to absorb. D．Our willingness to focus on a text is decreasing. 34．What does Daniel Willingham say about the two reading strategies? A．Both of them should be learned with practice. B．They are destroying our ability to pay attention. C．Close reading is not necessarily a better strategy. D．Skim reading is more important in the digital age. 35．What is the author’s attitude to skim reading? A．Disapproving. B．Doubtful. C．Favorable. D．Unclear. 36．What is the best title for the text? A．Short Digital Texts Are Destroying Our Ability to Concentrate! B．Should We Put Skimming and Close Reading Against Each Other? C．Can Our Ability to Engage More Deeply With Long Texts Be Recovered? D．Be Aware of the Huge Amounts of Information Available in Our Daily Life! （十） （2025·内蒙古乌兰察布·二模） From “aquabob” to “zawn”, writer Robert Macfarlane’s collection of unusual, poetic words for nature creates a glossary (词汇表) we all can learn from. Years ago, nature writer Robert Macfarlane discovered that the latest edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary was missing a few things. Oxford University Press confirmed that indeed, a list of words had been removed, which the publisher felt were no longer relevant to a modern-day childhood. No more “heron”, “bluebell”, “buttercup”, “ivy” and “willow”, and in their place came the new kids on the block, words like “blog”, “chatroom”, “cut-and-paste”, “MP3 player” and “voice-mail”. Inspired by the deleted words and in combination with a lifetime of collecting terms about place, Macfarlane set out to counter the trend by creating a glossary of his own. “We lack something, that is, a gathering of terms for the land and its weather,” he wrote in a beautiful essay in the newspaper. “Terms used by crofters, fishermen, farmers, sailors, scientists, miners, climbers, soldiers, shepherds, poets, walkers, and unrecorded others for whom particularised ways of describing place have been vital to everyday practice and perception.” And thus his book, Landmarks, was born. As a field guide of sorts to the language of the wild world and an ode to the places afforded to us by Mother Nature, it includes thousands of remarkable words used in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales to describe land, nature, and weather. For example, “honeyfur” refers to a five-year-old girl’ s creation to describe the soft seeds of grasses pinched between fingertips and “landskein” is a term coined by a painter in the Western Isles referring to the braid of blue horizon lines on a hazy (薄雾蒙蒙的) day. “There are experiences of landscape that will always resist articulation (表达), and of which words offer only a distant echo. Light has no grammar. Language is always late for its subject,” Macfarlane says. 37．Why were words like “heron” and “bluebell” removed from the Oxford Junior Dictionary? A．Because they were too difficult to learn. B．Because they were misused too many times. C．Because they were not preferred by children. D．Because they were not relevant to the modern era. 38．According to Macfarlane, what did he need for his glossary? A．A list of words removed from dictionaries. B．A guidebook of the language used by different professions. C．A collection of words describing land, nature, and weather. D．A gathering of beautiful essays on the land and its weather. 39．What does Macfarlane mean in the last paragraph? A．Language is a unique skill belonging to humans. B．Nature won’t change even if humans give it names. C．The power of nature is hard to express through language. D．Humans can use their words to record the beauty of nature. 40．In which section of a magazine can you find this article? A．Language. B．Travel. C．Business. D．Technology. （十一） （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.” 41．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. 42．What is Yungblud’s attitude to AI’s role in music? A．Critical. B．Tolerant. C．Uncertain. D．Supportive. 43．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. 44．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? （十二） （2025·四川宜宾·二模） I can’t believe I’m doing this! It’s 4:30 in the morning, pitch black and freezing cold. Nevertheless I find myself getting out of bed and getting dressed. A car horn sounds as I’m putting on a thick coat and wrapping a scarf around me. I grab a hat and join Jim in his car. He doesn’t seem to mind it’s cold and dark. In fact, he’ s smiling. “You’re going to love this,” he says as we drive off to the nearest park. I’m not so sure. At any opportunity Jim will be watching quietly, and sometimes excitedly, through his telescope at a bird. Don’t get me wrong. I like birds, but I just don’t get as crazy about them as Jim. Recently, when he found out that I had never heard the dawn chorus, he insisted that we meet at this unearthly hour and head for the local park. So here we are. Luckily Jim has brought hot coffee and a warm carpet to sit on. After ten shivering minutes there is a very faint light over the eastern side of the park, a suggestion of the day ahead. “Listen,” whispers Jim. I listen, nothing. Then clearly and loudly a bird starts singing. “That’s the robin (知更鸟). He’s usually the first.” After a few seconds another bird joins in “A blackbird” and then another “A blue bird”. It’s amazing. Twenty minutes later the whole park is alive with the chorus, calling, singing of birds! And yes, it’s wonderful! The noise is incredible. The lighter the sky becomes, the louder the birds sing, an incredible birds’ concert. “Wow, so are they singing because they’re happy?” I ask in disbelief. “Not really,” Jim laughs, “in fact they’re hungry but they need to do two things. One is to defend their territory and the other is to find a female–by singing they can achieve both.” Jim sees my puzzled face and explains. We listen together for a while and then slowly but surely, as the sun emerges above the trees, the birds stop singing. “Now it’s light enough to find food, and that’s the end of the show today.” 45．What is the author’s initial attitude to the early outing? A．Cautious. B．Reluctant. C．Passionate. D．Indifferent. 46．What makes the author involved in the activity? A．Jim’s insistence on it. B．Jim’s enthusiasm on birds. C．The author’s interest in chorus. D．The author’s curiosity about birds. 47．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The singing skills of birds. B．The abundant diversity of birds. C．Various tunes of the “dawn chorus”. D．Lively scenes of the “dawn chorus”. 48．Why do birds sing at dawn according to Jim? A．To guard the land and attract mates. B．To show off their beautiful voices. C．To extend welcome to the sunrise. D．To fight fiercely for early worms. （十三） （2025·陕西渭南·二模） Economist Tyler Cowen argues that traditional interview methods are not effective in determining the best candidates for a job, especially in creative roles. Candidates who are well-prepared often pass these interviews, but this only tests their preparation and not their abilities. To determine the best candidates, Cowen suggests that interviewers concentrate on authenticity (真实性) and spontaneity (自发性) in their interactions with candidates, rather than relying on pre-written questions. The interviewer should be trustworthy, Cowen argues, as it helps them better evaluate the authenticity of candidates. Eventually, “better talent allocation (分配)” contributes to economic growth, and more thoughtful interview methods can help identify more talented individuals and elevate them to greater opportunities. Cowen adds, “There are too many interview questions, and every interviewer is ready. For example, ‘What mistakes did you make in your previous job?’ But many candidates just didn’t prepare well and didn’t provide a good answer. So in most cases, for better candidates, you are actually just preparing for testing. But for more creative jobs, you will lose candidates with other qualities.” “How to get people into what I call the “Real Mode” largely depends on who they are, as well as who you are. If I am interviewing a candidate, my favorite discussions are just those without scripts. I prefer to have these conversations without asking questions. I hope they are natural. I like spontaneity — how to achieve it depends on the environment, work, how much time you have, and many other factors.” An estimate suggests that since the 1960s, 20% to 40% of US economic growth has come from “better talent allocation”. If we had a fresher and more creative interview process, I do think people would be more thoughtful. They will think more deeply about the work they will be engaged in. I think we will find talents that we haven’t seen so far. We will enable more people to have greater opportunities.” 49．How does the author start this passage? A．By giving numbers. B．By identifying a problem. C．By listing survey results. D．By giving a definition. 50．What does the underlined word “elevate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Challenge. B．Restrict. C．Promote. D．Defeat. 51．What is the purpose of mentioning “better talent allocation” in the passage? A．To explain the role of interviewees in interviews. B．To display the impact of talent allocation on job hunting. C．To stress the importance of talent allocation for interviewees. D．To make people rethink interview approaches for better talent allocation. 52．This passage is mainly written to ______. A．interviewers B．interviewees C．graduates D．career trainers （十四） （2025·青海海东·二模） A New Hampshire woman has raised nearly $400, 000 for an elderly disabled man named Donald, who has been battling to keep up with bills while caring for his wife. The story began when Jenelle encountered Donald at a pawn (典当) shop in Manchester, where he was unwillingly pawning jewelry to cover his bills. Donald shared with Jenelle the hardships he was facing: His rent had increased, and he was finding it increasingly difficult to make the pot boil while caring for his wife. He feared they might lose their home and that his beloved wife could end up in a care facility due to their financial pressure. Deeply moved by his situation, Jenelle immediately took action. She gathered $1, 300 from her own savings and contributions from friends and family to help the 90-year-old. A video she shared of Donald receiving the money quickly went viral, recording the moment he called Jenelle “a hero”. The outpouring of support didn’t stop there. Jenelle set up a GoFundMe page for Donald, and the response flooded in. Donations poured in from around the world, bringing the total to nearly $400, 000. In an update, Jenelle shared the emotional moment she told Donald about the incredible generosity of strangers. “I told him it meant that everyone in the world was seeing this and stepping forward to donate,” she said. “Even before I told him the amount, he was already extremely emotional and couldn’t believe the kindness of strangers across the world.” Despite the outpouring of support, Donald remained humble, insisting he didn’t deserve it and that he was just an ordinary man. But as Jenelle explained to him, he’s much more than that to the countless people who have been touched by his story. Jenelle plans to keep the fundraiser open until she and Donald can meet with an agent to ensure the money is safely managed. This remarkable act of kindness shows how the generosity of strangers can transform lives, offering hope and security to those who need it most. 53．What is Donald’s difficulty? A．Pawning his jewelry. B．Renting a house. C．Making ends meet. D．Managing his movement. 54．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．How Jenelle started the movement. B．Hardships Donald and Jenelle shared. C．What was Donald’s fear in his life. D．Why Donald called Jenelle “a hero”. 55．Which best describes the donation after GoFundMe? A．Limited. B．Massive. C．Occasional. D．Regular. 56．What can be concluded from the text? A．Distant water cannot quench present thirst. B．Many hands make light work. C．A single tree cannot support a forest. D．Good deeds deserve good rewards. （十五） （2024•云南曲靖•二模） In a heartwarming display of community spirit, six student lacrosse (长曲棍球) players from Roslyn High School in New York have come together to make sports more accessible for people with disabilities. The initiative, dubbed" Lacrosse My Heart," was started by a group of teenagers who were inspired to create a more inclusive environment for their peers with disabilities. The program focuses on adapting lacrosse, a popular sport in the area, to meet the needs of individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. The students have designed specialized equipment and rules to ensure that everyone can participate, regardless of their abilities. For example, they have created larger goals and lighter balls to make scoring easier, and have implemented modifications such as allowing players to use their hands to catch and throw the ball. These adaptations have made the sport more accessible and enjoyable for all participants. The program has gained significant support from the local community, with many schools and organizations donating resources and volunteering their time. The students have also received guidance from experts in adapted physical education, ensuring that the program is safe and enjoyable for all participants. This collaboration has helped to create a program that is both inclusive and beneficial for everyone involved. One of the key aspects of Lacrosse My Heart is its emphasis on building relationships between able-bodied students and those with disabilities. The founders wanted to create an environment where kids with disabilities could feel included and build friendships with their peers. This approach has been successful, with participants reporting increased confidence and social skills. Lacrosse My Heart is not only providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in sports but also promoting understanding and acceptance among young people. By creating a welcoming environment and adapting sports to meet individual needs, these high school students are breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of community that goes beyond the playing field. Their efforts are not only changing lives but also inspiring others to create more inclusive spaces for individuals with disabilities. 57．What is the mission of Lacrosse My Heart? A．Making sports inclusive for the disabled. B．Promoting a type of sport in the community. C．Raising funds to support people with disabilities. D．Building accesses to public areas for the disabled. 58．How do the students adapt lacrosse? A．By getting rid of rules. B．By reducing the weight of balls. C．By making it tough to score. D．By prohibiting the use of hands. 59．What is a vital feature of Lacrosse My Heart? A．Engaging disabled people in supporting the community. B．Donating resources to many schools and organizations. C．Designing safe programs for experts in physical education. D．Building bonds between disabled students and non-disabled peers. 60．Which can best describe the founders of the initiative? A．Ambitious and persevering. B．Confident and adventurous. C．Caring and socially responsible. D．Independent and courageous. （十六） （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. 61．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. 62．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. 63．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. 64．What is the author’s attitude towards Liu Jiakun’s architectural philosophy? A．Disapproving. B．Ambiguious. C．Optimistic. D．Objective. 1 / 22 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$