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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·江苏盐城射阳中学·二模） My husband Stephen and I had planned a trip to Lithuania and Poland, but his worsening heart condition prevented him from joining. He insisted I go alone, marking my first solo journey in over 20 years. Despite my fears, I set off, feeling like I was on a flying Noah’s Ark surrounded by couples. In Vilnius, I found comfort in a website, which offered pay-what-you-choose walking tours. These tours became the highlight of my trip. I took five tours, each morning setting out to explore the city’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and sent Stephen photos each night. Our guide, Ieva, shared her deep knowledge of history and culture. I connected with travelers from various backgrounds, including a Polish professor who invited me to an art exhibit. I also traced my grandmother’s footsteps in Jewish Vilnius, visiting places she might have known. These tours, full of surprises, were perfect for a solo traveler, offering connection and flexibility. On my last day, Ieva gifted me a chocolate map of Lithuania for my enthusiastic participation. I missed Stephen but grew increasingly confident in managing daily life challenges. I navigated apartment lockboxes, shopped in local supermarkets, and cooked, activities I was once less skillful at. In Poland, I continued with pay-what-you-choose tours, adapting to larger groups. I walked over 20,000 steps daily, often revisiting places from the tours or discovering street festivals. In Lodz, I took a private tour with Milena, who helped me find my family’s history, including the homes of my great aunts and their sufferings during the war. Stephen was hospitalized just before I returned, and we spent his hospital stay looking at my trip photos and videos. His recovery was slow, but my independent travels allowed me to manage our home smoothly, benefiting us both. This journey not only reconnected me with my roots but also empowered me with a newfound confidence in my ability to travel and live on my own. 1．Why did the author choose to travel alone? A．She had a tight budget. B．She argued with her husband. C．Her husband was in bad health. D．Her husband feared to travel abroad. 2．What can we learn about the author from paragraph 2? A．She took all tours on her own. B．She bonded with some travellers. C．She lost contact with her husband. D．She encountered many challenges. 3．What did the author do during the private tour in Lodz? A．Visit places of interest. B．Attend a history course. C．Participate in street festivals. D．Learn more about her family. 4．Which of the following best describes the author? A．Independent. B．Ambitious. C．Warm-hearted. D．Generous. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因丈夫健康问题独自旅行的经历，通过探索家族历史和个人成长，获得了新的自信和独立能力。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“My husband Stephen and I had planned a trip to Lithuania and Poland, but his worsening heart condition prevented him from joining. He insisted I go alone, marking my first solo journey in over 20 years. (我和我的丈夫斯蒂芬计划了一次去立陶宛和波兰的旅行，但他的心脏病恶化，使他无法同行。他坚持让我独自前往，这成为我二十多年来第一次独自旅行。)” 可知，作者选择独自旅行是因为丈夫身体不好。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“I connected with travelers from various backgrounds, including a Polish professor who invited me to an art exhibit. (我与来自不同背景的旅行者建立了联系，其中包括一位邀请我参观艺术展览的波兰教授。)”可知，作者与来自不同背景的旅行者建立了联系。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“In Lodz, I took a private tour with Milena, who helped me find my family's history, including the homes of my great aunts and their sufferings during the war. (在罗兹，我和米莱娜一起进行了一次私人旅行，她帮我探寻了家族的历史，包括我姑婆们的住所，以及她们在战争期间所遭受的苦难。)”可知，在罗兹的私人旅行中，作者了解了更多关于她家族的历史。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“His recovery was slow, but my independent travels allowed me to manage our home smoothly, benefiting us both. This journey not only reconnected me with my roots but also empowered me with a newfound confidence in my ability to travel and live on my own. (他的康复过程很缓慢，但我这次独自旅行让我能够从容地打理我们的家，这对我们两人都有好处。这次旅程不仅让我重新寻回了自己的根脉渊源，还赋予了我一种新的自信，让我相信自己有能力独自旅行和生活。)”以及文中作者独自旅行，在旅行中处理各种事务，如管理公寓锁箱、在当地超市购物、做饭等，可知作者能够独立处理很多事情，她是独立的。故选A。 （二） （2025•江苏苏锡常镇•二模） Powered by the enthusiasm of fans, many stars are emphasizing sustainability in their tours and live events. In many parts of the world, summer calendars are packed with music festivals. But on 25 August, Act 1.5, one of such shows, tried to be something different. Advertised as a “climate action accelerator (加速器)”, it showed the cooperation between a band called Massive Attack and scientists at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester, UK, to reduce carbon emissions (排放) in the live music industry. Such efforts are much needed. In 2010, researchers estimated that the UK music industry produced some 540, 000 tonnes of greenhouse-gas emissions annually. Live music accounted for 74%of that. Those figures are likely to have risen. Many in the music industry are advocating ever more loudly on sustainability. Radiohead,  Coldplay, and Billie Eilish are just some of the famous Western stars who have declared initiatives to make live events more sustainable. These initiatives have not always met with the approval of climate campaigners. One common criticism is that stars’ advocacy often focuses on the actions of individual fans. When it comes to high-energy aspects of touring, such as stage power requirements and artists’ travel, their preferred solution is often to find alternative ways to cancel out impact, rather than reducing emissions directly. However, it is heartening to see that some real change has already been achieved. In 2023,  for the first time, the long-running Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom was powered only by fossil-fuel-free (非化石燃料) energy. In June 2024, Coldplay announced that direct emissions from its current world tour were almost 60%lower than those of its 2016-17 stadium tour. Historically, music has played a key part in social movements. The industry now has the chance to be a role model for real change. A 2022 report by researchers at the University of Glasgow, UK, found that music fans are more likely to care about climate change than non-music fans. So, the change will come when it is driven by those highest up in the music industry and backed by good science. 5．What makes the Act 1.5 music event special? A．Demonstrating a different musical style. B．Promoting the cooperation between bands. C．Funding scientific research on climate. D．Taking green actions based on science. 6．What is the purpose of listing data in the third paragraph? A．To highlight the UK music industry’s success. B．To indicate the challenges in the UK music industry. C．To criticize the rising costs of the UK music festivals. D．To stress the emission impact of the UK music industry. 7．Why do climate campaigners sometimes disapprove of stars’ advocacy? A．It emphasizes reducing artists’ travel emission. B．It focuses on fans cutting down emissions. C．It prefers to use fossil-fuel-free energy. D．It ignores the action of individual fans. 8．What is the author’s attitude to the music industry addressing climate issues? A．Doubtful. B．Negative. C．Positive. D．Critical. 【答案】5．D 6．D 7．B 8．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了音乐行业在可持续性方面的努力和变革。文章还提到了音乐行业在倡导可持续性方面所面临的批评和挑战，以及已经取得的一些实际成果。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But on 25 August, Act 1.5, one of such shows, tried to be something different. Advertised as a “climate action accelerator(加速器)”, it showed the cooperation between a band called Massive Attack and scientists at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester, UK, to reduce carbon emissions(排放)in the live music industry.(但在8月25日，名为“Act 1.5”的演出尝试做出一些不同的改变。这场演出被宣传为一个“气候行动加速器”，它展示了一个名为“大规模攻击”的乐队与英国曼彻斯特大学气候变化研究廷德尔中心的科学家之间的合作，目的是减少现场音乐行业的碳排放。)”可知，让Act 1.5音乐活动特别的是基于科学采取绿色行动。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Such efforts are much needed. In 2010, researchers estimated that the UK music industry produced some 540, 000 tonnes of greenhouse-gas emissions annually. Live music accounted for 74%of that. Those figures are likely to have risen.(这样的努力是非常有必要的。2010年，研究人员估计英国音乐行业每年产生约54万吨的温室气体排放。现场音乐占其中的74%。这些数字很可能已经上升了。)”可知，数据表明英国音乐产业的温室气体排放量较大，强调了其排放影响。因此，第三段列举数据的目的是强调英国音乐产业的排放影响。故选D。 7．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“One common criticism is that stars’ advocacy often focuses on the actions of individual fans. When it comes to high-energy aspects of touring, such as stage power requirements and artists’ travel, their preferred solution is often to find alternative ways to cancel out impact, rather than reducing emissions directly.(一个常见的批评是，明星们的倡导往往集中在个体粉丝的行动上。当涉及到巡演中高能耗的方面，比如舞台电力需求和艺人的出行时，他们偏爱的解决方案往往是寻找替代方式来抵消影响，而不是直接减少排放。)”可知，气候活动家对明星倡导的一个常见批评是，明星们的倡导往往侧重于个体粉丝的行动。当涉及到巡演中高能耗方面（如舞台电力需求和艺人出行）时，他们偏爱的解决方案往往是寻找替代方式来抵消影响，而不是直接减少排放。因此，气候活动家有时不赞成明星的倡导是因为它侧重于粉丝减少排放。故选B。 8．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“However, it is heartening to see that some real change has already been achieved. In 2023,  for the first time, the long-running Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom was powered only by fossil-fuel-free(非化石燃料)energy. In June 2024, Coldplay announced that direct emissions from its current world tour were almost 60%lower than those of its 2016-17 stadium tour.(然而，令人欣慰的是，一些切实的改变已经实现了。2023年，英国历史悠久的格拉斯顿伯里音乐节首次完全使用无化石燃料能源来供电。2024年6月，酷玩乐队宣布其当前世界巡演的直接排放量比2016-2017年的体育场巡演低了近60%。)”可知，作者用“heartening”来形容看到的一些切实的改变，并且列举了英国格拉斯顿伯里音乐节使用无化石燃料能源以及酷玩乐队巡演排放量降低等积极的例子。所以，作者对音乐行业解决气候问题的态度是积极的。故选C。 （三） （2025·江苏盐城射阳中学·二模） Language is so deeply embedded in almost every aspect of the way we interact with the world that it’s hard to imagine what it would be like not to have it. What would be the consequence if we didn’t have names for things or didn’t have experience talking about things that hadn’t actually happened? Would we be able to think? What would our thoughts be like? The answer to the question of whether thought is possible without language depends on what you mean by “thought”. Can you experience impressions and feelings without language? Yes, and very few would argue otherwise. But there is a difference between being able to experience “pain” and possessing the concept “pain”. Most would say true thought involves having the concept. Many artists and scientists, in describing their own inner processes while they work, say they do not use words to solve problems, but images. The autistic (患自闭症的) author Temple Grandin, in explaining how she thinks visually rather than linguistically, says that concepts for her are collections of images. Of course, Grandin has language, and knows how to use it, so it is hard to say how much of her thinking has been influenced by it, but it’s not unimaginable — and probably likely — that there are people who are deficient in the ability to use language and think in the way she describes. There is evidence that deaf people cut off from language possess the ability to think before being exposed to language. Also, the sign languages developed by deaf students without language models display the kind of thinking that goes far beyond mere sensory impression or practical problem solving. However, while it appears that we can indeed think without language, there are certain kinds of thinking that are made possible by language. Language gives us symbols we can use to fix ideas, reflect on them, and hold them up for observation. It allows for a level of abstract reasoning we wouldn’t have otherwise. The philosopher Peter Carruthers has argued that there is a type of inner, explicitly linguistic thinking that allows us to bring our own thoughts into conscious awareness. We may be able to think without language, but language lets us know we are thinking. 9．What does the author intend to show with the experience of Temple Grandin? A．People without language can’t think. B．Language has no influence on thinking. C．Some people may think in a non-linguistic way. D．Autistic people have a special way of using language. 10．Which of the following best explains “deficient” underlined in paragraph 4? A．Flexible. B．Lacking. C．Confident. D．Experienced. 11．What could we learn from the last paragraph? A．Language facilitates abstract reasoning. B．Language is merely useful for reflection. C．Language is a must for people to perceive the world. D．Language restricts people’s ability to think visually. 12．What is the writing purpose of the text? A．To stress the importance of language in daily life. B．To advocate the thinking modes of scientists and artists. C．To demonstrate the cognitive abilities of average individuals. D．To show the relationship between thought and language. 【答案】9．C 10．B 11．A 12．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。本文探讨了语言和思维之间的关系，指出虽然语言不是思维的必要条件，但它极大地促进了抽象思维和自我意识的发展。 9．推理判断题。根据第三段“The autistic author Temple Grandin, in explaining how she thinks visually rather than linguistically, says that concepts for her are collections of images.(自闭症作家Temple Grandin在解释她如何以视觉而非语言的方式思考时，她说对她来说概念是图像的集合。)”可知，作者提到Temple Grandin是为了表明有些人可能以非语言的方式思考。故选C项。 10．词义猜测题。根据第四段“Of course, Grandin has language, and knows how to use it, so it is hard to say how much of her thinking has been influenced by it, but it’s not unimaginable (当然，格兰丁有语言，也知道如何使用语言，所以很难说她的思想有多少受到了语言的影响，但这并非不可想象)”以及“to use language and think in the way she describes (像她描述的那样使用语言和思考的能力。)”可知，格兰丁有语言能力，有思考能力，而文章本身探讨的是，没有语言能力是否能思考，因此这里讨论的是缺乏语言能力的人，以此形成对照，由此推断划线单词的含义是“缺乏”。故选B项。 11．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Language gives us symbols we can use to fix ideas, reflect on them, and hold them up for observation. It allows for a level of abstract reasoning we wouldn’t have otherwise. (语言给我们提供了符号，我们可以用它来固定思想，反思思想，并把它们举起来观察。它允许我们进行一定程度的抽象推理。)”可知，语言使得人们可以进行抽象推理。故选A。 12．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Language is so deeply embedded in almost every aspect of the way we interact with the world that it’s hard to imagine what it would be like not to have it. What would be the consequence if we didn’t have names for things or didn’t have experience talking about things that hadn’t actually happened? Would we be able to think? What would our thoughts be like? (语言是如此的深植于我们与世界互动的方方面面，以至于很难想象没有语言会是什么样子。如果我们没有事物的名称，或者没有谈论从未发生过的事情的经验，结果会是什么？我们能思考吗？我们的想法会是什么样子？)”可知，文章首段通过两个问题引出文章的主旨，即语言和思维的关系，假如没有语言，人们是否能够思考。故选D。 （四） （2025·江苏泰州中学·二模） A few years ago, we bought a Lego Taj Mahal (泰姬陵) for my dad’s birthday, hoping to combine his love for architecture with family time. Each evening, my dad and I gathered around the large dining table to build the model. We faced thousands of tiny white pieces, each packaged with precision in numbered plastic bags, accompanied by a thick instruction book. The evenings passed quickly, and the building rose before our eyes. We could see our efforts producing good results, and as we turned to the boring task of ordering the colored bricks on the building’s floor, our conversation too took a turn. We were amazed by how complex the model was and its instruction book. We realized the book itself was a work of art, beautiful, but also surprisingly detailed and clear. It provided us with the comfort of certainty. We knew if we followed all the instructions, we would end up with a model that looked exactly like the picture on the box. If we made a mistake, all we had to do was to repeat our steps and start again. Life, however, does not fit together so neatly and rarely provides us with such clear instructions. We talked over our respective lives, decisions made, and actions and choices never taken. Dad reflected on a life well lived, and I, in my mid-thirties, on the uncertain path that lay ahead. Here, we were the expert architects doing the assembling (组装), but out in the world, we were the ones being assembled. We think we’re in control, but our choices are shaped by forces beyond our control. In the face of uncertainty, we have to proceed, trusting both in the process and the end result. Sometimes, on the days I return home, I go to the spare room to look at the completed Lego model, which brings forth a sense of happiness and comfort. It reminds me that life is built slowly, with mistakes, an element of uncertainty and no instruction book. It shows that consideration, warmth and faith will result in a life well lived. Life itself is not about what we materially create or leave behind, but rather how we lived it. 13．Which can best describe the author’s experience of building the Lego model? A．Simple and uninteresting. B．Imaginative and enjoyable. C．Complicated and rewarding. D．Challenging and discouraging. 14．What does the author learn from assembling the Lego model? A．Life requires to be planned carefully. B．Life doesn’t come with clear guidance. C．Mistakes in life can always be corrected. D．Life’s uncertainty makes it more exciting. 15．How does the author suggest we deal with uncertainty in life? A．By avoiding making any choice. B．By focusing on instant end results. C．By seeking instructions from others. D．By moving forward with confidence. 16．What does the completed Lego model mean to the author? A．The value of hard work in life. B．The achievement of life goals. C．The journey of living one’s life. D．The joy of staying with families. 【答案】13．C 14．B 15．D 16．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了和父亲一起搭建泰姬陵乐高模型的经历，并由此引发对生活的思考，乐高模型有明确的说明书，但生活没有，尽管充满不确定性，我们也要带着信心前行。 13．推理判断题。根据第二段“We faced thousands of tiny white pieces, each packaged with precision in numbered plastic bags, accompanied by a thick instruction book. The evenings passed quickly, and the building rose before our eyes. We could see our efforts producing good results, and as we turned to the boring task of ordering the colored bricks on the building’s floor, our conversation too took a turn.(我们面对着成千上万的白色小零件，每一个都用精确编号的塑料袋包装着，附有一本厚厚的说明书。夜晚过得很快，那座建筑在我们眼前升起。我们可以看到我们的努力产生了良好的效果，当我们转向订购大楼地板上的彩色砖块的无聊任务时，我们的谈话也发生了变化)”可知，搭建乐高面对数千个小小的白色积木，可推理出这个过程是复杂的；同时因搭建的建筑物在我们眼前逐渐升起，我们能看到努力正在结出果实，即作者搭建乐高模型的经历复杂而有益。故选C。 14．细节理解题。根据第四段“Life, however, does not fit together so neatly and rarely provides us with such clear instructions. We talked over our respective lives, decisions made, and actions and choices never taken.(然而，生活并没有如此整齐地结合在一起，也很少给我们提供如此清晰的指示。我们谈论各自的生活，所做的决定，以及从未采取的行动和选择)”可知，作者从组装乐高模型中学到了人生没有明确的指引。故选B。 15．细节理解题。根据第五段“In the face of uncertainty, we have to move on, trusting bot in the process and the end result(面对不确定性，我们必须继续前进，既相信过程也相信最终结果)”可知，作者建议我们充满信心地前进来处理生活中的不确定性。故选D。 16．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sometimes, on the days I return home, I go to the spare room to look at the completed Lego model, which brings forth a sense of happiness and comfort. It reminds me that life is built slowly, with mistakes, an element of uncertainty and no instruction book. It shows that consideration, warmth and faith will result in a life well lived. Life itself is not about what we materially create or leave behind, but rather how we lived it.(有时，在我回家的日子里，我去空余的房间看完成的乐高模型，这带来了一种幸福和舒适的感觉。它提醒我，生活是慢慢建立起来的，充满了错误，不确定因素，没有说明书。它表明，体贴，温暖和信念会导致一个美好的生活。生活本身不在于我们创造了什么或留下了什么，而在于我们如何生活)”可知作者认为看见完成的乐高模型，让作者想起生活是慢慢构建的，有错误，有不确定性因素，生活本身不在于我们物质上创造或留下的东西，而在于我们如何度过它，可推理出对作者来说完成的乐高模型象征着人生之旅，故选C。 （五） （2025·江苏前黄中学·二模） Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare（噩梦）. But it should not be exactly far-fetched. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious. Anxiety rates increased by 25% globally. Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide. All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored. While these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills. For example, GPS has undeniably transformed how we travel. But a 2020 study found that frequent GPS users struggle more with self-guided navigation. Over time, those who depended more on GPS showed a sharp decline in spacial memory and problem-solving skills. However, reducing dependence on these conveniences can lead to discomfort. In seeking comfort today, we might be trading away some discomfort. That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us. Viewing stress, a kind of discomfort, as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better outcomes. Research shows that mild stress can enhance adaptability. Neuroscience（神经科学） reveals that neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new connections—is enhanced through challenging experiences. This adaptability is crucial for developing resilience, （抗逆力）, a process fueled by both mental challenges and active effort. But this doesn't mean we should reject comfort entirely; it's to balance it with intentional discomfort. Think of it as “microdosing hardship”—a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand. These small acts are enough to reawaken the resilience we've buried under layers of ease. So, the next time you feel the pull of ease, pause. Ask yourself: Is this momentary comfort helping me grow or is it keeping me stuck? Choosing discomfort isn't easy, but sometimes, it's worth it. 17．What does the underlined word “far-fetched” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Possible to change. B．Certain to function. C．Unlikely to be settled. D．Unable to be accepted. 18．What may digital conveniences cause according to the text? A．The fast but worthless relief. B．The meaningful engagement. C．The loss of thinking capacity. D．The lack of necessary comfort. 19．Which is a real-life application of “microdosing hardship”? A．Taking the stairs instead of the lift. B．Ordering take-out food after work. C．Exploring a new city by using GPS. D．Writing an email using voice-to-text. 20．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．GPS: the invisible cost of convenience B．Stress: the main cause of brain damage C．Discomfort: a hidden source of resilience D．Smartphones: barriers to human progress 【答案】17．D 18．C 19．A 20．C 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章探讨了现代社会中人们对数字技术的过度依赖及其带来的负面影响，强调了适度不适的重要性，并提出了通过“微量困难”（microdosing hardship）来增强个人适应力和韧性。 17．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare（噩梦）. But it should not be exactly far-fetched.(想象一下，有一天早上醒来，发现你的智能手机不见了。你再也不能用它导航去上班，点咖啡，或者和朋友联系了。对我们大多数人来说，这是一场噩梦。但这并不_____)”可知，这里的语境是假设智能手机突然消失的情景虽然令人不安，但它不应该是不能被接受的。故选D。 18．细节理解题。根据第二段中“All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored. While these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills.(这一切都是因为我们越来越依赖社交媒体和智能技术，这些技术旨在提供快速的解脱，但往往以牺牲深刻而有意义的参与为代价，这可能会进一步导致我们失去一些容易被忽视的东西。虽然这些便利提供了短期的解脱，但它们可能会削弱我们的思维能力)”可知，数字便利可能导致思考能力的下降。故选C。 19．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Think of it as “microdosing hardship”—a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand.(把它想象成“微量困难”——一系列小的、可以管理的困难，这些困难能让我们的心理和情绪肌肉保持强壮，比如用笔写字，或者用手洗碗)”可知，采取“微量困难”的实际行动是做一些小的、可以管理的困难的事情，A选项“爬楼梯而不是乘电梯”符合“微量困难”的含义。故选A。 20．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段中“Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious.(尽管我们比以往任何时候都更加数字化地联系在一起，但我们却更加孤独和焦虑)”、第三段中“While these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills.(虽然这些便利提供了短期的解脱，但它们可能会削弱我们的思维能力)”以及第四段中“That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us.(这就是问题所在：我们避免的不适往往正是让我们变得坚强的东西)”可知，文章主要讲述了现代生活中人们过于依赖智能手机和各种智能技术，造成了一些不良后果，如焦虑、抑郁、思维能力下降等。作者认为，我们应该适当减少对这些便利的依赖，通过面对一些“微小的不便”来增强自己的抗逆力，C选项“不适感：韧性的隐藏来源”最符合文章主旨。故选C。 （六） （2025·江苏南通·二模） Alfred Hitchcock is easily one of the most influential film directors of all time. He was known throughout his life as a brilliant but bad-tempered man. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense (悬疑) and thriller genres (流派). He developed a style all of his own, which has defined entire genres of film and inspired other hugely successful films. Hitchcock was born on 13 August 1899 in London, the son of a greengrocer. He often described his childhood as being very lonely and sheltered, a situation worsened by his obesity. He once said that he was sent by his father to the local police station with a note asking the officer to lock him away for 10 minutes as punishment for behaving badly. He also remarked that his mother would force him to stand for several hours as punishment. This idea of being harshly treated or wrongfully accused would later be reflected in Hitchcock’s films. In 1920, Hitchcock entered the film industry. Hitchcock directed more than fifty feature films in a career within six decades. In Hitchcock’s movies, viewers are made to identify with the camera which moves in a way meant to imitate a person’s gaze and which forces viewers to engage in a form of prying (窥探). He carefully designed shots to influence the feelings of the audience and maximize anxiety, fear, or empathy, and used innovative film editing to demonstrate the point of view of the characters. Many of Hitchcock’s films have twist endings and thrilling plots. Hitchcock compared himself as the operator of a switchback railway — an early form of rollercoaster — knowing how far to push his audience to thrill them but not going so far as to make it unpleasant. “I am, in some respects, the man who says, in constructing it, ‘how steep can we make the first dip (下落)?’, and ‘this will make them scream’,” he said. “If you make the dip too deep, the screams will continue as the whole car goes over the edge and destroys everyone. Therefore, you mustn’t go too far, because you do want them to get off the switchback railway giggling (咯咯地笑) with pleasure.” 21．How do Hitchcock’s childhood experiences influence his films? A．His films advocate child punishment. B．His films criticize some violent events. C．His films involve frightening moments. D．His films center around family business. 22．What can we infer from Hitchcock’s movies? A．They make viewers immersed in vivid scenes. B．They depend on cameras to imitate audience. C．They have light-hearted plots for the most part. D．They maximize the feelings of the characters. 23．Which of the following best describes Alfred Hitchcock? A．Professional and creative. B．Considerate and cautious. C．Self-disciplined but rude. D．Brilliant but short-sighted. 24．Why does the author mention the rollercoaster in the last paragraph? A．To prove Hitchcock’s love for amusement parks. B．To illustrate Hitchcock’s approach to directing films. C．To emphasize Hitchcock’s preference for action films. D．To show the great challenge of operating a rollercoaster. 【答案】21．C 22．A 23．A 24．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了著名电影导演Alfred Hitchcock的生平、成就以及他的电影风格。 21．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“He once said that he was sent by his father to the local police station with a note asking the officer to lock him away for 10 minutes as punishment for behaving badly. He also remarked that his mother would force him to stand for several hours as punishment. This idea of being harshly treated or wrongfully accused would later be reflected in Hitchcock’s films.(他曾说，他的父亲曾让他带着一张纸条去当地警察局，纸条上请求警察将他关起来10分钟，以此作为他行为不端的惩罚。他还提到，他的母亲会强迫他罚站几个小时作为惩罚。这种遭受严厉对待或被冤枉的情节理念，后来在希区柯克的电影中得到了体现)”可知，这种童年被严厉对待或被冤枉的经历会在他的电影中有所体现。再根据第三段“In Hitchcock’s movies, viewers are made to identify with the camera which moves in a way meant to imitate a person’s gaze and which forces viewers to engage in a form of prying (窥探). He carefully designed shots to influence the feelings of the audience and maximize anxiety, fear, or empathy, and used innovative film editing to demonstrate the point of view of the characters. Many of Hitchcock’s films have twist endings and thrilling plots.(在希区柯克的电影中，观众会被引导与镜头产生共鸣，镜头的移动方式模仿了人的视线，并且迫使观众进行某种形式的窥探。他精心设计镜头，以影响观众的情绪，将焦虑、恐惧或共鸣感最大化，还运用了创新性的电影剪辑手法来展现角色的视角。希区柯克的许多电影都有着出人意料的结局和扣人心弦的情节)”可知，他的电影精心设计镜头来最大化观众的焦虑、恐惧或共鸣，且有惊悚的情节和意外的结局。由此推知，他童年的经历使得他的电影中会有令人恐惧的时刻。故选C。 22．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“In Hitchcock’s movies, viewers are made to identify with the camera which moves in a way meant to imitate a person’s gaze and which forces viewers to engage in a form of prying (窥探). He carefully designed shots to influence the feelings of the audience and maximize anxiety, fear, or empathy, and used innovative film editing to demonstrate the point of view of the characters. Many of Hitchcock’s films have twist endings and thrilling plots.(在希区柯克的电影中，观众会被引导与镜头产生共鸣，镜头的移动方式模仿了人的视线，并且迫使观众进行某种形式的窥探。他精心设计镜头，以影响观众的情绪，将焦虑、恐惧或共鸣感最大化，还运用了创新性的电影剪辑手法来展现角色的视角。希区柯克的许多电影都有着出人意料的结局和扣人心弦的情节。)”可推测，希区柯克的电影让观众认同模仿人凝视的镜头，迫使观众进行窥探，他精心设计镜头影响观众情绪，最大化观众的焦虑、恐惧或共鸣，还有出人意料的结局和扣人心弦的情节。这说明他的电影能够让观众沉浸在生动的场景中，感同身受。故选A。 23．推理判断题。根据文章“Alfred Hitchcock is easily one of the most influential film directors of all time. He was known throughout his life as a brilliant but bad-tempered man. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense (悬疑) and thriller genres (流派). He developed a style all of his own, which has defined entire genres of film and inspired other hugely successful films.(阿尔弗雷德・希区柯克无疑是有史以来最具影响力的电影导演之一。他一生都以才华横溢却脾气暴躁而闻名。他在悬疑和惊悚片类型中开创了许多拍摄技巧。他形成了一种完全属于自己的风格，这种风格定义了整个电影类型，并且启发了其他许多极为成功的电影)”可推知，希区柯克在电影领域，非常专业。再根据第三段“He carefully designed shots to influence the feelings of the audience and maximize anxiety, fear, or empathy, and used innovative film editing to demonstrate the point of view of the characters.(他精心设计镜头，以影响观众的情绪，将焦虑、恐惧或共鸣感最大化，还运用了创新性的电影剪辑手法来展现角色的视角)”可知，他精心设计镜头，运用创新性的电影剪辑手法来展现角色视角。由此推知，他具有很强的创造力。故选A。 24．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Hitchcock compared himself as the operator of a switchback railway — an early form of rollercoaster — knowing how far to push his audience to thrill them but not going so far as to make it unpleasant. “I am, in some respects, the man who says, in constructing it, ‘how steep can we make the first dip (下落)?’, and ‘this will make them scream’,” he said. “If you make the dip too deep, the screams will continue as the whole car goes over the edge and destroys everyone. Therefore, you mustn’t go too far, because you do want them to get off the switchback railway giggling (咯咯地笑) with pleasure.”(希区柯克把自己比作一种早期过山车形式——之字形铁路的操控者，他知道将观众推向何种程度能让他们感到刺激，但又不会做得太过火而让他们感到不适。“在某些方面，我就是那个在建造它时会说‘我们能把第一个俯冲设计得有多陡呢？’以及‘这个会让他们尖叫’的人，”他说道。“如果你把俯冲设计得太深，当整个车厢越过边缘并导致所有人都遭遇不幸时，尖叫声就会一直持续。所以，你一定不能做得太过分，因为你确实希望他们从之字形铁路上下来时能开心地咯咯直笑。”)”可知，他知道把观众推向何种程度能让他们感到刺激，但又不会太过火而让他们感到不适。他在创作电影时，如同设计过山车一样，精心把握程度，来营造让观众既兴奋又不会反感的观影体验。由此推知，作者在最后一段提到过山车是为了阐述希区柯克的导演方式。故选B。 （七） （2025·江苏苏锡常镇·二模） Learning new languages can be empowering, opening doors to connect with people from different cultures. Recently, a man practicing Chinese gained widespread attention after visiting a local Lanzhou noodle restaurant and speaking the language in a truly memorable way. Canadian resident Cali Lopez shared a video of his interaction with a Chinese waitress and their authentic and curious exchange quickly won praise online. The incident occurred in Saskatoon,one of Canada's largest cities, with a growing Chinese community. Cali appeared anxious and nervous at the Lanzhou noodle restaurant before a waitress approached him. Greeting her in her native language, he nearly left her in shock. With a smile, Cali then politely asked the waitress if he could practice his Chinese and began ordering in her language, asking questions about the menu. He noticed a dish that caught his interest and asked in Chinese, “Is this sour pickle (泡菜) soup hot?” The waitress replied, “Yes, a little bit spicy.” Cali, who works as an English teacher, was fine with mild spice, replying,“Oh, I just want to order one.” When she asked about his other food preferences, he shared his desire for a dish with rice noodles. The waitress then listed the restaurant's six types of noodles, including three round and three flat varieties. Cali appeared to struggle a bit while discussing the types of noodles in Chinese, requesting the waitress to point to the menu and explain each dish's preparation to help him order. After some thought, he chose the thinnest of the round noodles. Curious about his language skills,Cali then asked,“Can you understand me?” and waited eagerly for her response. The waitress confirmed she could, leaving Cali visibly moved. The one-minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real, spontaneous (自发的) moment without any forced emotion. 25．How did the waitress feel at Cali's greeting in Chinese? A．Surprised. B．Confused. C．Annoyed. D．Uninterested. 26．What may have impressed the audience most in Cali's video? A．The Chinese food. B．The Chinese language. C．His genuine use of Chinese. D．His knowledge of Chinese noodles. 27．What can we learn from Cali's conversation with the waitress? A．He was eager to practice Chinese. B．He struggled with mild spicy food. C．He turned down her offer of help. D．He found it effortless to discuss the menu. 28．What does the article mainly talk about? A．Language barriers of dining out. B．The challenges of learning Chinese. C．A heartwarming cultural exchange. D．The importance of being communicative. 【答案】25．A 26．C 27．A 28．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了加拿大居民卡利・洛佩兹在当地一家兰州面馆用中文与服务员交流的经历，展现了一次温暖人心的文化交流，他用中文交流的真诚时刻在社交媒体上受到广泛赞扬。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段“Greeting her in her native language, he nearly left her in shock.(用她的母语和她打招呼，他差点让她震惊)”可知，服务员对卡利用中文和她打招呼感到很惊讶。故选A。 26．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The one-minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real, spontaneous (自发的) moment without any forced emotion.(这段一分钟的真诚且发自内心的交流视频在社交媒体上受到广泛赞扬，因为它记录了一个真实、自发的时刻，没有任何强迫的情感)”可推知，最让观众印象深刻的是卡利真诚地使用中文。故选C。 27．推理判断题。根据第三段“With a smile, Cali then politely asked the waitress if he could practice his Chinese and began ordering in her language, asking questions about the menu.(卡利面带微笑，礼貌地问服务员是否可以练习一下中文，然后开始用她的语言点餐，询问有关菜单的问题)”可推知，卡利渴望练习中文。故选A。 28．主旨大意题。文章开篇提到“Learning new languages can be empowering, opening doors to connect with people from different cultures.(学习新语言能够赋予力量，为与不同文化背景的人交流打开大门)”，引出卡利在面馆与中国服务员用中文交流这一事件。接着详细描述了他们之间的对话过程，卡利真诚地用中文点餐、询问，服务员热情回应。最后一段指出“The one - minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real, spontaneous moment without any forced emotion.(这段一分钟的真诚交流视频在社交媒体上广受赞誉，因为它记录了一个真实、自发的时刻，没有任何做作的情感)”可知，文章主要讲述了一场暖心的文化交流。故选C。 （八） （2025·江苏南通如皋·二模） Gyeongyun Lily Min spent the last seven months in a makeshift laboratory she set up in her parent’s garage, working hard to turn vibrations produced by sound waves in sports arenas into electrical energy. The 17-year-old rising senior’s idea began to take shape when watching Disney’s Monsters, Inc. In the 2001 film, energy is generated from children’s screams. Without the cruelty, Gyeongyun thought, the concept could help meet the global demand for sustainable energy. “I began to wonder if, in reality, with the help of piezoelectric effect (压电效应), we could use the abundant noise in environments like sports arenas to generate electricity.” explains Gyeongyun. Certain materials in the environment produce large amounts of mechanical energy as vibrations or shocks. This energy is largely wasted. However, with the piezoelectric effect, it is possible to change this energy into electric energy. Mixing her curiosity with her passion for science and innovation, the young student set out to explore a new way to meet global energy demands and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Today, with over 60 percent of global electricity generated by fossil fuels, the world continues to be heavily dependent on non-renewable energy sources. According to a recent report by the World Nuclear Association, which promotes the global nuclear energy industry, over 40 percent of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year are due to the burning of fossil fuels for electricity generation. With her eco-friendly technology, Gyeongyun secured a spot as a finalist in this year’s Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s largest global science competition for high school students. According to Gyeongyun, a sports arena is the suitable location for her project because it represents a unique environment with lots of noise of the cheering crowds, announcements and music. “Although this technology is not yet realistically applicable due to the current limitations in the sensitivity and efficiency of piezoelectric materials, by advancing the quality of piezoelectric devices, we can unlock a new way of sustainable energy production, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.” she says. 29．Gyeongyun thought of turning noise into electricity because of _________. A．the encounter in the garage B．her curiosity about science C．the inspiration from a Disney film D．her concern about the global problem 30．What’s the function of Para. 4? A．To highlight the profits of Gyeongyun’s project. B．To illustrate the necessity of Gyeongyun’s project. C．To indicate the importance of using less fossil fuels. D．To demonstrate the influence of a worsening problem. 31．What can we imply from the last paragraph? A．The development should be sped up. B．The technology has been widely applied. C．Gyeongyun has overcome technology barriers. D．Gyeongyun remains hopeful about his project. 32．What is the best title for the passage? A．Traffic Noise to Fuel: a New Discovery B．A New Type of Global Energy Demand C．We Can’t Use the Noise in Our Surroundings D．Stadium Noise to Electricity: a Greener Future 【答案】29．C 30．B 31．D 32．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是一名17岁的学生从电影中获得将体育场噪音转化为电能的灵感，通过自己的科学热情和实际行动进行研究和实验，最终验证了她的理论。 29．细节理解题。根据第二段“The 17-year-old rising senior’s idea began to take shape when watching Disney’s Monsters, Inc.(这位17岁的高三学生在看迪斯尼的《怪兽电力公司》时萌生了这个想法)”可知，Gyeongyun之所以想到将噪音转化为电能，是因为从迪斯尼电影中得到的灵感，故选C。 30．推理判断题。根据第四段“Today, with over 60 percent of global electricity generated by fossil fuels, the world continues to be heavily dependent on non-renewable energy sources. According to a recent report by the World Nuclear Association, which promotes the global nuclear energy industry, over 40 percent of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year are due to the burning of fossil fuels for electricity generation.(今天，全球60%以上的电力来自化石燃料，世界继续严重依赖不可再生能源。据推动全球核能产业的世界核能协会最近发布的一份报告显示，每年与能源相关的二氧化碳排放量中，有40%以上是由于燃烧化石燃料发电造成的)”可知，本段主要讲的是全球对不可再生能源的依赖现状，也就是阐述了Gyeongyun的项目的必要性。故选B。 31．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Although this technology is not yet realistically applicable due to the current limitations in the sensitivity and efficiency of piezoelectric materials, by advancing the quality of piezoelectric devices, we can unlock a new way of sustainable energy production, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.(尽管由于压电材料在灵敏度和效率方面目前存在局限性，这项技术尚未具备现实可行性，但通过提升压电设备的质量，我们可以开辟一种可持续能源生产的新途径，为更清洁、更可持续的未来做出贡献)”可知，Gyeongyun仍然对她的项目充满希望。故选D。 32．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Gyeongyun Lily Min spent the last seven months in a makeshift laboratory she set up in her parent’s garage, working hard to turn vibrations produced by sound waves in sports arenas into electrical energy.(Gyeongyun Lily Min过去七个月一直在她父母车库里搭建的临时实验室中忙碌，致力于将体育场馆中声波产生的振动转化为电能)”可知，本文主要讲的是一名17岁的学生从电影中获得将体育场噪音转化为电能的灵感，通过自己的科学热情和实际行动进行研究和实验，最终验证了她的理论，因此最好的题目是D选项“Stadium Noise to Electricity: a Greener Future(从体育场噪音到电力：一个更环保的未来)”。故选D。 （九） （2025·江苏南通如皋·二模） In my last recent job, I taught academic writing to doctoral students at a technical college. My graduate students, many of whom were computer scientists, understood the mechanisms of generative AI better than I do. They recognized large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT as unreliable research tools. They knew that models are trained on existing data and therefore cannot produce novel research. However, that knowledge did not stop my students from relying heavily on generative AI. Several students admitted to drafting their research in note form and asking ChatGPT to write their articles. As an experienced teacher, I reminded students that ChatGPT may change the meaning of a text when asked to revise, that it can produce biased and inaccurate information, that it does not generate stylistically strong writing and, for those grade-oriented students, that it does not result in A-level work. It did not matter. The students still used it. Students who outsource their writing to AI lose an opportunity to think more deeply about their research. Using ChatGPT to complete assignments is bringing a forklift (叉车) into the weight room. Generative AI is, in some ways, a democratizing (民主化的) tool. Many of my students were non-native speakers of English. Their writing frequently contained grammatical errors. Generative AI is effective at correcting grammar. However, the technology often changes vocabulary and changes meaning even when the only prompt is “fix the grammar.” As a result, I found myself spending many hours grading writing that I knew was generated by AI. That is, I found myself spending more time giving feedback to AI than to my students. So I quit. The best educators will adapt to AI. Teachers will find ways to encourage students to think critically and know what is writing. However, those lessons require that students be willing to leave their comfort zone. Students must learn to move forward with faith in their own cognitive abilities as they write and revise their way into clarity. With few exceptions, my students were not willing to enter those uncomfortable spaces or remain there long enough to discover the power of writing. 33．What’s the problem with the writer’s students? A．Unfamiliarity with LLMs. B．Heavy dependence on ChatGPT. C．Failure to use existing novel research. D．Unawareness of the technology drawbacks. 34．What does the underlined sentence mean? A．The students should refuse to use ChatGPT. B．The students can use a forklift to improve their writing. C．The students balance the development of body and mind. D．The students will never improve their cognitive fitness that way. 35．What do we know about the author’s experience with grading AI-generated writing? A．The author enjoyed it as it was error-free. B．The author found it a quick and easy task. C．The author spent more time responding to AI. D．The author preferred it over students’ original work. 36．What is a best solution according to the writer? A．Students learn to push through the discomfort. B．Educators find ways to adapt to the technology. C．Teachers move away from mechanical activities. D．Students regain their faith in the technology change. 【答案】33．B 34．D 35．C 36．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要围绕作者在教学过程中观察到的学生使用生成式人工智能进行学术写作的现象展开，表达了作者对这一现象的担忧和批评。 33．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“However, that knowledge did not stop my students from relying heavily on generative AI. Several students admitted to drafting their research in note form and asking ChatGPT to write their articles.(然而，这种认知并没能阻止我的学生们严重依赖生成式人工智能。有几个学生承认，他们先以笔记的形式起草研究内容，然后让ChatGPT来撰写他们的文章。)”可知，学生们虽然知道像ChatGPT这样的生成式人工智能存在问题，但这并不能阻止他们严重依赖生成式人工智能，甚至有学生让ChatGPT来写文章。故选B。 34．句意猜测题。根据划线句子上文以及所在句“Students who outsource their writing to AI lose an opportunity to think more deeply about their research. Using ChatGPT to complete assignments is bringing a forklift (叉车) into the weight room.(把写作任务外包给人工智能的学生们失去了一个更深入思考自己研究内容的机会。用ChatGPT来完成作业就好比把叉车开进了健身房)”可推测，把使用ChatGPT完成作业比作把叉车开进健身房，健身房是锻炼提升的地方，而叉车对于在健身房锻炼没有帮助，反而破坏了锻炼的意义。这里是说使用ChatGPT完成作业就如同这样，学生不能通过这种方式提升自己的能力，因为他们没有真正地去思考和锻炼自己的思维，就像在健身房里用叉车而不是进行正常的锻炼一样，达不到提升的目的。故选D。 35．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“As a result, I found myself spending many hours grading writing that I knew was generated by AI. That is, I found myself spending more time giving feedback to AI than to my students.(结果，我发现自己花了很多时间批改那些我知道是由人工智能生成的作文。也就是说，我发现自己花在给人工智能反馈上的时间比给学生反馈的时间还要多。)”可知，作者发现自己花了更多的时间用来对人工智能进行反馈。故选C。 36．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The best educators will adapt to AI. Teachers will find ways to encourage students to think critically and know what is writing. However, those lessons require that students be willing to leave their comfort zone. Students must learn to move forward with faith in their own cognitive abilities as they write and revise their way into clarity. With few exceptions, my students were not willing to enter those uncomfortable spaces or remain there long enough to discover the power of writing.(最优秀的教育工作者将会适应人工智能。教师们会找到方法来鼓励学生进行批判性思考，并懂得什么才是真正的写作。然而，要让学生们接受这些教育，前提是他们愿意走出自己的舒适区。学生们在写作和修改文章以达到思路清晰的过程中，必须学会相信自己的认知能力，不断前进。除了少数例外，我的学生们并不愿意进入那些让他们感到不自在的领域，或者在那里停留足够长的时间，去发现写作的力量。)”可知，对于学生来说，最好的解决办法是学会克服这种不舒服，走出舒适区，提升自己。故选A。 （十） （2025·江苏苏北七市联考·二模） Soon after Mr. & Mrs. Bacchus started farming their little patch of land, they faced a major problem — a plague of birds fed on their precious crops. Then, a man stopped on the road outside their house, and asked the couple if he could take photographs of the birds on the property. Afterwards, he suggested that instead of trying to get rid of the birds, they should instead learn to live alongside them, and Maraksacha Reserve was born. Today, the couple credit this man, the celebrated bird photographer Manu Espinosa, with changing their lives, and helping them persuade others of the vital importance of conservation in this region. Birding tourism is flourishing in Ecuador, with increasing numbers of specialist tour groups. Ecuador contains a variety of ecosystems at differing elevations, which helps explain why it’s among the top 10 countries in the world for bird diversity. The country is home to over 1,600 bird species — nearly double the number found in all of Europe — within an area just slightly larger than the UK. As the business of birding grows, more and more farmers are switching their land from agriculture to bird reserves, benefiting not just the birds, but the country’s economy too. One notable example is the Ajila family, who have devoted themselves to preserving the long-wattled umbrellabird. On his land near Recinto, landowner Luis Ajila has switched from dairy farming to conservation, replanting trees and promoting the site to wildlife tourists — work that he says is a better livelihood than farming. “Wildlife tourism is much more profitable than farming, but that wasn’t our only motivation,” says Luis Jr., Ajila’s son. “We aimed to protect not just the umbrellabird, but all the unique wildlife here, safeguarding them for future generations.” Since 2005, Angel Paz has transformed his former dairy farm into a bird reserve. At first, things didn’t go to plan: it took a month for the first visitor to arrive, and he paid just $10 for a four-hour tour. Since then, however, thousands of people have made the pilgrimage. “I have protected my home and its birdlife for almost two decades, and finally watched the wildlife — and the people who visit — flourish,” Angel Paz says. 37．What advice did the photographer give to the couple? A．Photographing the birds. B．Coexisting with the birds. C．Protecting their precious crops. D．Taking care of their property. 38．What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A．How Ecuador is geographically unique. B．What distinguishes Ecuador’s biodiversity. C．What makes Ecuador a birding destination. D．How birding tourism is operated in Ecuador. 39．What have the Ajila family achieved? A．Helping other farmers shake off poverty. B．Combining profitability with sustainability. C．Applying new technology in modern farming. D．Changing the landscapes of their residential areas. 40．What can we learn from Ángel Paz’s story? A．Well begun is half done. B．It takes time to bear fruit. C．The early bird catches the worm. D．The secret to success is adaptability. 【答案】37．B 38．C 39．B 40．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要介绍了一对爱鸟夫妇和摄影师Manu Espinosa在厄瓜多尔创办了保护区，发展观鸟旅游业，同时带动其他农户将农田转变为观鸟地，这既促进了当地的旅游业有保护了环境。 37．细节理解题。由第一段中“Afterwards, he suggested that instead of trying to get rid of the birds, they should instead learn to live alongside them, and Maraksacha Reserve was born. (后来，他（摄影师）建议，与其试图赶走这些鸟，不如学会和它们一起生活，于是马拉克萨查保护区就诞生了)”可知，摄影师建议这对夫妇与鸟类共存。故选B项。 38．主旨大意题。由第三段“Birding tourism is flourishing in Ecuador, with increasing numbers of specialist tour groups. Ecuador contains a variety of ecosystems at differing elevations, which helps explain why it’s among the top 10 countries in the world for bird diversity. The country is home to over 1,600 bird species — nearly double the number found in all of Europe — within an area just slightly larger than the UK. (观鸟旅游在厄瓜多尔蓬勃发展，专业旅游团越来越多。厄瓜多尔拥有不同海拔的各种生态系统，这有助于解释为什么它是世界上鸟类多样性排名前十的国家之一。该国拥有1600多种鸟类，几乎是整个欧洲鸟类的两倍，其面积略大于英国)”可知，第三段指出厄瓜多尔因多样的生态系统和高海拔差异，成为全球鸟类多样性前十的国家，并吸引观鸟旅游，C项“是什么让厄瓜多尔成为观鸟目的地”概括了厄瓜多尔成为观鸟目的地的核心原因。故选C项。 39．推理判断题。由第四段中“On his land near Recinto, landowner Luis Ajila has switched from dairy farming to conservation, replanting trees and promoting the site to wildlife tourists — work that he says is a better livelihood than farming. (在累西托附近的土地上，土地所有者路易斯·阿吉拉（Luis Ajila）已经从奶牛养殖转向了保护，重新种植了树木，并向野生动物游客推广了该地——他说这项工作比农业更能维持生计)”和第五段中Luis Jr., Ajila’s son说的话“Wildlife tourism is much more profitable than farming, but that wasn’t our only motivation (野生动物旅游比农业更有利，但这不是我们唯一的动机)”“We aimed to protect not just the umbrellabird, but all the unique wildlife here, safeguarding them for future generations. (我们的目标不仅是保护雨伞鸟，还要保护这里所有独特的野生动物，为子孙后代保护它们)”可知，Ajila家族将农场转为保护区，既保护伞鸟（长须伞鸟）又通过生态旅游获利，Ajila的儿子明确提到“旅游比农业更盈利，但保护动机同样重要”，体现经济与生态可持续性的结合。故选B项。 40．推理判断题。由最后一段中“At first, things didn’t go to plan: it took a month for the first visitor to arrive, and he paid just $10 for a four-hour tour. Since then, however, thousands of people have made the pilgrimage. “I have protected my home and its birdlife for almost two decades, and finally watched the wildlife — and the people who visit — flourish,” Angel Paz says. (起初，事情并没有按计划进行：第一位游客花了一个月的时间才到达，他只花了10美元就完成了四个小时的旅行。然而，从那以后，成千上万的人进行了朝圣。Angel Paz说：“近二十年来，我一直在保护我的家和它的鸟类，终于看到了野生动物和游客的蓬勃发展。”)”可知，Angel Paz的保护区初期游客稀少且收入微薄，但经过长期坚持（近20年），最终游客增多，生态与旅游业共同繁荣，B项“需要时间才能见效”准确反映了这一过程，强调耐心与坚持的重要性。故选B项。 （十一） （2025·江苏南京中华中学·二模） Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks. It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League. Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game. Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.” To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program. Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.” 41．Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program? A．His son asked him to support the game. B．The kids’ league faced declining participation. C．He wanted to promote his own law firm. D．He hoped to popularize a hockey organization. 42．What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Learned the rules. B．Got injured. C．Attracted donations. D．Became interested. 43．How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program? A．By organizing charity matches. B．By collecting and selling used items. C．By charging participation fees. D．By raising money from the community. 44．What can we learn about the program’s impact? A．It reduced screen time for children. B．It increased waste sent to landfills. C．It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D．It created jobs for the local residents. 【答案】41．B 42．D 43．B 44．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了多伦多律师Andrew Suboch通过赞助儿童曲棍球项目Baby Peanut并创新回收筹款方式，既推广了加拿大国球运动，又减少了儿童屏幕时间的故事。 41．细节理解题。 根据文章第三段中When the number of players...began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch...volunteered to step in(2014年当儿童联赛参与人数开始下降时，Suboch先生自愿介入)”可知，赞助直接原因是儿童联赛参与率下降。故选B。 42．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段中““They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen.(他说：“他们被教导要在非接触环境中捕捉，投掷，传球和投球。”“你让他们四处奔跑。让他们离开屏幕”)”可知，教孩子们打球，四处跑，孩子们应该是很感兴趣，由此可推知，caught on指孩子们对运动产生了兴趣。故选D。 43．细节理解题。 根据文章第五段中“He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program.(他开始搜索自己的附近，寻找二手电器，金属和电子产品，例如计算机和手机。他对材料进行了分类，并将其卖给了当地的回收中心。他说：“消息已经出来了，所以人们现在会给我他们二手的电子和金属东西。”回收工作每年筹集约20,000美元，涵盖了曲棍网兜球计划的成本。)”可知，资金来源于回收物品。故选B。 44．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“we’ve got kids who are not in front of a screen(孩子们不再盯着屏幕)”可知，项目显著减少了儿童屏幕时间。故选A。 （十二） （2025·江苏南京·二模） This might sound impossibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, culture, analysis, inspiration. It’s supposed to make us better citizens. But over the last decade, the goal of learning has given way to grades and degrees. The unfortunate result has been inflation (膨胀) of both. They rise ever higher; learning doesn’t. To avoid discouraging students, some school districts did away with D and F grades. Grade-point averages have consistently risen even though scores on nationwide standardized exams such as the SAT have not. It’s not that I think standardized tests are the final word in measuring excellence. But when the gaps between grades and test scores are this wide and consistent, parents and the public should not be fooled. That’s true not just of low-achieving students. In a 2023 survey, educators said that close to half of students argue for higher grades than they earn, and 8 out of 10 teachers give in. It’s hard to blame them: A third or more of students and parents disturb them when they don’t. Unearned grades are damaging in many ways. Some students, armed with good grades, march off to college to find themselves in remedial (补习的) classes because they haven’t learned enough to take college-level courses. Employers complain that high school and even college graduates lack basic skills needed in the workforce. There are also complaints from college professors that the students aren’t even good at reading books. Grade inflation has followed students into college. Some professors hesitate to grade accurately because of student evaluations, which are often more negative for tough graders. Remember that about 70% of college instructors are adjunct (兼职) professors who have few job protections. Many Ivy League students have learned to cherry-pick easy-grading professors. Yet a Brown University study found that students taking courses from professors with stricter grading standards learned more. We have to ask ourselves as a society: Do we want college to be a place of intellectual growth — or a performative exercise in grade fishing? 41．What are parents fooled into thinking? A．SAT is the best measure of their children's abilities. B．The purpose of education is to make better citizens. C．Grade-point averages are vital for college application. D．Children’s high grades reflect their exceptional abilities. 42．What is a consequence of grade inflation? A．Employers favor students with higher degrees. B．Graduates fall short of employers’ expectations. C．Remedial classes become required courses in college. D．Low-achieving students find it harder to enter college. 43．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Tough graders desire job security. B．Strict grading promotes real learning. C．Student evaluations fuel intellectual growth. D．Easy-grading professors start grade inflation. 44．What is the best title of the text? A．The game of scores B．Today, Grade A is for average C．The force behind grade inflation D．Now, learning takes the front seat 【答案】41．D 42．B 43．B 44．B 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了成绩膨胀的现象，指出现在教育中成绩和学位的目标取代了学习本身，成绩膨胀导致学生实际学习不足，不能满足雇主的需求，作者认为应该重视真正的学习，而不是单纯追求高分。 41．细节理解题。根据第三段“Grade-point averages have consistently risen even though scores on nationwide standardized exams such as the SAT have not. It’s not that I think standardized tests are the final word in measuring excellence. But when the gaps between grades and test scores are this wide and consistent, parents and the public should not be fooled.(平均绩点一直在上升，尽管像学术能力评估测试（SAT）这样的全国标准化考试成绩并没有提高。并不是说我认为标准化考试是衡量优秀的最终标准。但是当成绩和考试分数之间的差距如此之大且持续存在时，家长和公众不应该被愚弄)”可知，学生的平均绩点持续上升，但全国标准化考试成绩却没有相应提高，当成绩和考试分数差距很大且持续存在时，父母和公众不应该被愚弄，即父母被误导认为孩子的高分反映了他们卓越的能力。故选D项。 42．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Employers complain that high school and even college graduates lack basic skills needed in the workforce.(雇主抱怨高中生甚至大学毕业生缺乏劳动力所需的基本技能)”可知，雇主抱怨高中甚至大学毕业生缺乏劳动力所需的基本技能，即成绩膨胀的后果是毕业生达不到雇主的期望。故选B项。 43．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Yet a Brown University study found that students taking courses from professors with stricter grading standards learned more.(然而，布朗大学的一项研究发现，接受评分标准更严格的教授课程的学生学到的东西更多)”可知，布朗大学的一项研究发现，接受评分标准更严格的教授课程的学生学到的东西更多。由此推知，严格的评分能促进真正的学习。故选B项。 44．主旨大意题。根据第一段“This might sound impossibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, culture, analysis, inspiration. It’s supposed to make us better citizens. But over the last decade, the goal of learning has given way to grades and degrees. The unfortunate result has been inflation (膨胀) of both. They rise ever higher; learning doesn’t.(这听起来可能有些不切实际地守旧，但我仍然喜欢教育是关于学习的理念：学习事实、技能、文化、分析以及获取灵感。教育本应让我们成为更优秀的公民。但在过去的十年里，学习的目标逐渐让位于分数和学位。其不幸的结果是两者都出现了膨胀。它们不断攀升；而学习却并未跟上)”及下文内容可知，文章主要讨论了成绩膨胀的现象，指出现在学生的成绩虚高，实际能力不足，很多学生和家长被高成绩所误导，给分宽松的现象普遍存在，而严格的评分能促进真正的学习。由此可知，文章最好的标题是B项“Today, Grade A is for average(如今，A 等级只是平均分)”。故选B项。 （十三） （2025·江苏常州金坛区第一中学·二模） The afternoon air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the bay, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy (痒) on my skin. Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, and with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater. There, suspended beneath the glimmering surface, I remembered it all — my love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin. Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t. But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within were fuel for the next chapter of my life. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to dive into the water. That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unearthing of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation. 45．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A．My father’s action inspired me. B．I once suffered from memory loss. C．My envy prevented me from diving. D．The bay was where I learned swimming. 46．The author avoided swimming for seven years because of ______ . A．pressure from independence B．treatment for mental illness C．inconvenience of making up D．insecurity about appearance 47．How did the author feel after she returned from the diving? A．Hesitant and fearful. B．Restless but joyful. C．Proud and contented. D．Afraid but resolute. 48．What message does the author want to convey in the passage? A．Do not judge a book by its cover. B．Self-acceptance is the greatest gift. C．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. D．Nothing is difficult to a willing heart. 【答案】45．A 46．D 47．D 48．B 【导语】这篇文章是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在一次与父亲去海湾游泳的经历中，重新找回了对水的热爱，并开始努力克服对外貌的过度关注，重新接受自己。 45．推理判断题。根据第一段“Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, and with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater. (爸爸跳进水中，溅起一片水花，向我们狭窄海湾的边缘游去。突然间，我被一种强烈的羡慕感所淹没，我做了多年来从未做过的事情：我屏住呼吸，把头埋进了水里)”可知，父亲跳进水里游泳，这让作者很羡慕，于是作者也做了自己多年没做过的事，把头埋进了水里，可得出作者的父亲的行为激发了她，故选A项。 46．细节理解题。根据第三段“I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. (我害怕。长期以来，我一直在与无用的治疗和青少年女孩对外貌的压力作斗争，我变得完全依赖于我的化妆品。我需要完全控制我的外貌，而游泳意味着会冲走这种控制)”可知，作者避免游泳是因为她对自己的外貌缺乏安全感，怕游泳毁掉妆容，故选D项。 47．细节理解题。根据第五段“I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. (我带着所有同样的恐惧回到了岸上，但我穿上了改变事情的新决心。我感觉到潮水转向了)”可知，作者带着同样的恐惧回到岸边，但是作者下定决心要改变，所以作者虽然仍然害怕，但变得更加坚定，故选D项。 48．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation. (我会沉入水下，拥抱那种恐惧、快乐和解放的浪潮)”可知，作者重新找回了对水的热爱，并开始努力克服对外貌的过度关注，重新接受自己，她想要传达的信息是自我接受是最大的礼物，故选B项。 （十四） （2025·江苏常州高级中学·二模） The leather jacket is age-won and soft. I found it banging in the window of a shop in Brighton, England. I was there to deliver a talk on modem women’s writing at an international conference, a PhD student eager to make a name for herself and waiting for her life to start. I had just turned 28. I’m still closely connected to that woman, her dreams and her ambition (雄心), although she also frightens me. She was always quite determined, this leather jacket woman — she had a five-year plan and was sticking to it! This was the woman who couldn’t find time to visit her grandmother, who regularly missed her nieces’ and nephews’ birthday parties, and who left and didn’t look back. She and I are one and the same, but we are also very different. There was a change that happened a few years into the five-year plan. Each time one goal post was reached, another took its place. This is the pattern of the overly ambitious. I started to doubt whether it would result in any real success other than an unwavering (坚定不移的) ability to give up everything else along the way. My determination wavered. I realized I didn’t want the same things anymore. The jacket moved to the back of the wardrobe (衣橱). Seven years later, as I stand in front of my wardrobe filled with useless clothes, I don’t know what to do with the jacket. When England’s cold spread to my bones years earlier, the jacket had felt like a practical thing I bought. Here in Australia’s sunshine, it always felt a little silly. I let it fall heavily on the bed alongside the other clothes I’ve decided to give away because they no longer make the cut. Yet, despite its uselessness and how much space it takes up, at the last moment I return the leather jacket to the wardrobe. I think it will always stand for a part of myself that I’m not quite willing to give up forever — that ambitious, motivated woman. 49．Why did the author go to Brighton? A．To give a public lecture. B．To go window shopping. C．To study as a PhD student. D．To start her new life. 50．What does the author mainly tell us in paragraph 2? A．Her taste in clothing. B．Her original dreams. C．Her character in her late 20. D．Her family relationships. 51．What happened to the author in paragraph 3? A．She was proud of her success. B．She started losing ambition. C．She cared less about dressing. D．She seldom doubted her plan. 52．Why did the author keep the jacket? A．To encourage other women. B．To treasure her real self. C．To help her keep warm. D．To help her set goals. 【答案】49．A 50．C 51．B 52．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与一件皮夹克之间的关系，夹克提醒作者自己的梦想和抱负，也提醒作者保留真实的自己。 49．细节理解题。根据第一段“I was there to deliver a talk on modem women’s writing at an international conference, a PhD student eager to make a name for herself and waiting for her life to start.(我在那里是为了在一个国际会议上发表关于现代女性写作的演讲，一个渴望成名的博士生，等待着她的生活开始)”可知，作者去布莱顿做公开演讲。故选A。 50．主旨大意题。根据第一段“I had just turned 28.(我刚刚满28岁)”和第二段“I’m still closely connected to that woman, her dreams and her ambition (雄心), although she also frightens me. She was always quite determined, this leather jacket woman — she had a five-year plan and was sticking to it! This was the woman who couldn’t find time to visit her grandmother, who regularly missed her nieces’ and nephews’ birthday parties, and who left and didn’t look back.(我仍然和那个女人有着密切的联系，她的梦想和抱负，尽管她也让我害怕。这个穿皮夹克的女人总是很坚定——她有一个五年计划，并且正在坚持下去！这个女人没有时间去看望她的祖母，祖母经常错过她侄女和侄子的生日聚会，她离开了，没有回头)”可知，作者在第二段主要告诉我们她20多岁时的性格。故选C。 51．细节理解题。根据第三段“I started to doubt whether it would result in any real success other than an unwavering (坚定不移的) ability to give up everything else along the way.My determination wavered. I realized I didn’t want the same things anymore.(我开始怀疑，除了坚定不移地放弃其他一切之外，这是否会带来任何真正的成功。我的决心动摇了。我意识到我不再想要同样的东西了)”可知，作者开始失去野心。故选B。 52．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I think it will always stand for a part of myself that I’m not quite willing to give up forever — that ambitious, motivated woman.(我认为它将永远代表我不太愿意永远放弃的一部分——那个雄心勃勃、上进的女人)”可推知，作者保留这件夹克是为了珍惜真实的自己。故选B。 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·江苏盐城射阳中学·二模） My husband Stephen and I had planned a trip to Lithuania and Poland, but his worsening heart condition prevented him from joining. He insisted I go alone, marking my first solo journey in over 20 years. Despite my fears, I set off, feeling like I was on a flying Noah’s Ark surrounded by couples. In Vilnius, I found comfort in a website, which offered pay-what-you-choose walking tours. These tours became the highlight of my trip. I took five tours, each morning setting out to explore the city’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and sent Stephen photos each night. Our guide, Ieva, shared her deep knowledge of history and culture. I connected with travelers from various backgrounds, including a Polish professor who invited me to an art exhibit. I also traced my grandmother’s footsteps in Jewish Vilnius, visiting places she might have known. These tours, full of surprises, were perfect for a solo traveler, offering connection and flexibility. On my last day, Ieva gifted me a chocolate map of Lithuania for my enthusiastic participation. I missed Stephen but grew increasingly confident in managing daily life challenges. I navigated apartment lockboxes, shopped in local supermarkets, and cooked, activities I was once less skillful at. In Poland, I continued with pay-what-you-choose tours, adapting to larger groups. I walked over 20,000 steps daily, often revisiting places from the tours or discovering street festivals. In Lodz, I took a private tour with Milena, who helped me find my family’s history, including the homes of my great aunts and their sufferings during the war. Stephen was hospitalized just before I returned, and we spent his hospital stay looking at my trip photos and videos. His recovery was slow, but my independent travels allowed me to manage our home smoothly, benefiting us both. This journey not only reconnected me with my roots but also empowered me with a newfound confidence in my ability to travel and live on my own. 1．Why did the author choose to travel alone? A．She had a tight budget. B．She argued with her husband. C．Her husband was in bad health. D．Her husband feared to travel abroad. 2．What can we learn about the author from paragraph 2? A．She took all tours on her own. B．She bonded with some travellers. C．She lost contact with her husband. D．She encountered many challenges. 3．What did the author do during the private tour in Lodz? A．Visit places of interest. B．Attend a history course. C．Participate in street festivals. D．Learn more about her family. 4．Which of the following best describes the author? A．Independent. B．Ambitious. C．Warm-hearted. D．Generous. （二） （2025•江苏苏锡常镇•二模） Powered by the enthusiasm of fans, many stars are emphasizing sustainability in their tours and live events. In many parts of the world, summer calendars are packed with music festivals. But on 25 August, Act 1.5, one of such shows, tried to be something different. Advertised as a “climate action accelerator (加速器)”, it showed the cooperation between a band called Massive Attack and scientists at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester, UK, to reduce carbon emissions (排放) in the live music industry. Such efforts are much needed. In 2010, researchers estimated that the UK music industry produced some 540, 000 tonnes of greenhouse-gas emissions annually. Live music accounted for 74%of that. Those figures are likely to have risen. Many in the music industry are advocating ever more loudly on sustainability. Radiohead,  Coldplay, and Billie Eilish are just some of the famous Western stars who have declared initiatives to make live events more sustainable. These initiatives have not always met with the approval of climate campaigners. One common criticism is that stars’ advocacy often focuses on the actions of individual fans. When it comes to high-energy aspects of touring, such as stage power requirements and artists’ travel, their preferred solution is often to find alternative ways to cancel out impact, rather than reducing emissions directly. However, it is heartening to see that some real change has already been achieved. In 2023,  for the first time, the long-running Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom was powered only by fossil-fuel-free (非化石燃料) energy. In June 2024, Coldplay announced that direct emissions from its current world tour were almost 60%lower than those of its 2016-17 stadium tour. Historically, music has played a key part in social movements. The industry now has the chance to be a role model for real change. A 2022 report by researchers at the University of Glasgow, UK, found that music fans are more likely to care about climate change than non-music fans. So, the change will come when it is driven by those highest up in the music industry and backed by good science. 5．What makes the Act 1.5 music event special? A．Demonstrating a different musical style. B．Promoting the cooperation between bands. C．Funding scientific research on climate. D．Taking green actions based on science. 6．What is the purpose of listing data in the third paragraph? A．To highlight the UK music industry’s success. B．To indicate the challenges in the UK music industry. C．To criticize the rising costs of the UK music festivals. D．To stress the emission impact of the UK music industry. 7．Why do climate campaigners sometimes disapprove of stars’ advocacy? A．It emphasizes reducing artists’ travel emission. B．It focuses on fans cutting down emissions. C．It prefers to use fossil-fuel-free energy. D．It ignores the action of individual fans. 8．What is the author’s attitude to the music industry addressing climate issues? A．Doubtful. B．Negative. C．Positive. D．Critical. （三） （2025·江苏盐城射阳中学·二模） Language is so deeply embedded in almost every aspect of the way we interact with the world that it’s hard to imagine what it would be like not to have it. What would be the consequence if we didn’t have names for things or didn’t have experience talking about things that hadn’t actually happened? Would we be able to think? What would our thoughts be like? The answer to the question of whether thought is possible without language depends on what you mean by “thought”. Can you experience impressions and feelings without language? Yes, and very few would argue otherwise. But there is a difference between being able to experience “pain” and possessing the concept “pain”. Most would say true thought involves having the concept. Many artists and scientists, in describing their own inner processes while they work, say they do not use words to solve problems, but images. The autistic (患自闭症的) author Temple Grandin, in explaining how she thinks visually rather than linguistically, says that concepts for her are collections of images. Of course, Grandin has language, and knows how to use it, so it is hard to say how much of her thinking has been influenced by it, but it’s not unimaginable — and probably likely — that there are people who are deficient in the ability to use language and think in the way she describes. There is evidence that deaf people cut off from language possess the ability to think before being exposed to language. Also, the sign languages developed by deaf students without language models display the kind of thinking that goes far beyond mere sensory impression or practical problem solving. However, while it appears that we can indeed think without language, there are certain kinds of thinking that are made possible by language. Language gives us symbols we can use to fix ideas, reflect on them, and hold them up for observation. It allows for a level of abstract reasoning we wouldn’t have otherwise. The philosopher Peter Carruthers has argued that there is a type of inner, explicitly linguistic thinking that allows us to bring our own thoughts into conscious awareness. We may be able to think without language, but language lets us know we are thinking. 9．What does the author intend to show with the experience of Temple Grandin? A．People without language can’t think. B．Language has no influence on thinking. C．Some people may think in a non-linguistic way. D．Autistic people have a special way of using language. 10．Which of the following best explains “deficient” underlined in paragraph 4? A．Flexible. B．Lacking. C．Confident. D．Experienced. 11．What could we learn from the last paragraph? A．Language facilitates abstract reasoning. B．Language is merely useful for reflection. C．Language is a must for people to perceive the world. D．Language restricts people’s ability to think visually. 12．What is the writing purpose of the text? A．To stress the importance of language in daily life. B．To advocate the thinking modes of scientists and artists. C．To demonstrate the cognitive abilities of average individuals. D．To show the relationship between thought and language. （四） （2025·江苏泰州中学·二模） A few years ago, we bought a Lego Taj Mahal (泰姬陵) for my dad’s birthday, hoping to combine his love for architecture with family time. Each evening, my dad and I gathered around the large dining table to build the model. We faced thousands of tiny white pieces, each packaged with precision in numbered plastic bags, accompanied by a thick instruction book. The evenings passed quickly, and the building rose before our eyes. We could see our efforts producing good results, and as we turned to the boring task of ordering the colored bricks on the building’s floor, our conversation too took a turn. We were amazed by how complex the model was and its instruction book. We realized the book itself was a work of art, beautiful, but also surprisingly detailed and clear. It provided us with the comfort of certainty. We knew if we followed all the instructions, we would end up with a model that looked exactly like the picture on the box. If we made a mistake, all we had to do was to repeat our steps and start again. Life, however, does not fit together so neatly and rarely provides us with such clear instructions. We talked over our respective lives, decisions made, and actions and choices never taken. Dad reflected on a life well lived, and I, in my mid-thirties, on the uncertain path that lay ahead. Here, we were the expert architects doing the assembling (组装), but out in the world, we were the ones being assembled. We think we’re in control, but our choices are shaped by forces beyond our control. In the face of uncertainty, we have to proceed, trusting both in the process and the end result. Sometimes, on the days I return home, I go to the spare room to look at the completed Lego model, which brings forth a sense of happiness and comfort. It reminds me that life is built slowly, with mistakes, an element of uncertainty and no instruction book. It shows that consideration, warmth and faith will result in a life well lived. Life itself is not about what we materially create or leave behind, but rather how we lived it. 13．Which can best describe the author’s experience of building the Lego model? A．Simple and uninteresting. B．Imaginative and enjoyable. C．Complicated and rewarding. D．Challenging and discouraging. 14．What does the author learn from assembling the Lego model? A．Life requires to be planned carefully. B．Life doesn’t come with clear guidance. C．Mistakes in life can always be corrected. D．Life’s uncertainty makes it more exciting. 15．How does the author suggest we deal with uncertainty in life? A．By avoiding making any choice. B．By focusing on instant end results. C．By seeking instructions from others. D．By moving forward with confidence. 16．What does the completed Lego model mean to the author? A．The value of hard work in life. B．The achievement of life goals. C．The journey of living one’s life. D．The joy of staying with families. （五） （2025·江苏前黄中学·二模） Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare（噩梦）. But it should not be exactly far-fetched. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious. Anxiety rates increased by 25% globally. Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide. All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored. While these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills. For example, GPS has undeniably transformed how we travel. But a 2020 study found that frequent GPS users struggle more with self-guided navigation. Over time, those who depended more on GPS showed a sharp decline in spacial memory and problem-solving skills. However, reducing dependence on these conveniences can lead to discomfort. In seeking comfort today, we might be trading away some discomfort. That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us. Viewing stress, a kind of discomfort, as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better outcomes. Research shows that mild stress can enhance adaptability. Neuroscience（神经科学） reveals that neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new connections—is enhanced through challenging experiences. This adaptability is crucial for developing resilience, （抗逆力）, a process fueled by both mental challenges and active effort. But this doesn't mean we should reject comfort entirely; it's to balance it with intentional discomfort. Think of it as “microdosing hardship”—a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand. These small acts are enough to reawaken the resilience we've buried under layers of ease. So, the next time you feel the pull of ease, pause. Ask yourself: Is this momentary comfort helping me grow or is it keeping me stuck? Choosing discomfort isn't easy, but sometimes, it's worth it. 17．What does the underlined word “far-fetched” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Possible to change. B．Certain to function. C．Unlikely to be settled. D．Unable to be accepted. 18．What may digital conveniences cause according to the text? A．The fast but worthless relief. B．The meaningful engagement. C．The loss of thinking capacity. D．The lack of necessary comfort. 19．Which is a real-life application of “microdosing hardship”? A．Taking the stairs instead of the lift. B．Ordering take-out food after work. C．Exploring a new city by using GPS. D．Writing an email using voice-to-text. 20．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．GPS: the invisible cost of convenience B．Stress: the main cause of brain damage C．Discomfort: a hidden source of resilience D．Smartphones: barriers to human progress （六） （2025·江苏南通·二模） Alfred Hitchcock is easily one of the most influential film directors of all time. He was known throughout his life as a brilliant but bad-tempered man. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense (悬疑) and thriller genres (流派). He developed a style all of his own, which has defined entire genres of film and inspired other hugely successful films. Hitchcock was born on 13 August 1899 in London, the son of a greengrocer. He often described his childhood as being very lonely and sheltered, a situation worsened by his obesity. He once said that he was sent by his father to the local police station with a note asking the officer to lock him away for 10 minutes as punishment for behaving badly. He also remarked that his mother would force him to stand for several hours as punishment. This idea of being harshly treated or wrongfully accused would later be reflected in Hitchcock’s films. In 1920, Hitchcock entered the film industry. Hitchcock directed more than fifty feature films in a career within six decades. In Hitchcock’s movies, viewers are made to identify with the camera which moves in a way meant to imitate a person’s gaze and which forces viewers to engage in a form of prying (窥探). He carefully designed shots to influence the feelings of the audience and maximize anxiety, fear, or empathy, and used innovative film editing to demonstrate the point of view of the characters. Many of Hitchcock’s films have twist endings and thrilling plots. Hitchcock compared himself as the operator of a switchback railway — an early form of rollercoaster — knowing how far to push his audience to thrill them but not going so far as to make it unpleasant. “I am, in some respects, the man who says, in constructing it, ‘how steep can we make the first dip (下落)?’, and ‘this will make them scream’,” he said. “If you make the dip too deep, the screams will continue as the whole car goes over the edge and destroys everyone. Therefore, you mustn’t go too far, because you do want them to get off the switchback railway giggling (咯咯地笑) with pleasure.” 21．How do Hitchcock’s childhood experiences influence his films? A．His films advocate child punishment. B．His films criticize some violent events. C．His films involve frightening moments. D．His films center around family business. 22．What can we infer from Hitchcock’s movies? A．They make viewers immersed in vivid scenes. B．They depend on cameras to imitate audience. C．They have light-hearted plots for the most part. D．They maximize the feelings of the characters. 23．Which of the following best describes Alfred Hitchcock? A．Professional and creative. B．Considerate and cautious. C．Self-disciplined but rude. D．Brilliant but short-sighted. 24．Why does the author mention the rollercoaster in the last paragraph? A．To prove Hitchcock’s love for amusement parks. B．To illustrate Hitchcock’s approach to directing films. C．To emphasize Hitchcock’s preference for action films. D．To show the great challenge of operating a rollercoaster. （七） （2025·江苏苏锡常镇·二模） Learning new languages can be empowering, opening doors to connect with people from different cultures. Recently, a man practicing Chinese gained widespread attention after visiting a local Lanzhou noodle restaurant and speaking the language in a truly memorable way. Canadian resident Cali Lopez shared a video of his interaction with a Chinese waitress and their authentic and curious exchange quickly won praise online. The incident occurred in Saskatoon,one of Canada's largest cities, with a growing Chinese community. Cali appeared anxious and nervous at the Lanzhou noodle restaurant before a waitress approached him. Greeting her in her native language, he nearly left her in shock. With a smile, Cali then politely asked the waitress if he could practice his Chinese and began ordering in her language, asking questions about the menu. He noticed a dish that caught his interest and asked in Chinese, “Is this sour pickle (泡菜) soup hot?” The waitress replied, “Yes, a little bit spicy.” Cali, who works as an English teacher, was fine with mild spice, replying,“Oh, I just want to order one.” When she asked about his other food preferences, he shared his desire for a dish with rice noodles. The waitress then listed the restaurant's six types of noodles, including three round and three flat varieties. Cali appeared to struggle a bit while discussing the types of noodles in Chinese, requesting the waitress to point to the menu and explain each dish's preparation to help him order. After some thought, he chose the thinnest of the round noodles. Curious about his language skills,Cali then asked,“Can you understand me?” and waited eagerly for her response. The waitress confirmed she could, leaving Cali visibly moved. The one-minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real, spontaneous (自发的) moment without any forced emotion. 25．How did the waitress feel at Cali's greeting in Chinese? A．Surprised. B．Confused. C．Annoyed. D．Uninterested. 26．What may have impressed the audience most in Cali's video? A．The Chinese food. B．The Chinese language. C．His genuine use of Chinese. D．His knowledge of Chinese noodles. 27．What can we learn from Cali's conversation with the waitress? A．He was eager to practice Chinese. B．He struggled with mild spicy food. C．He turned down her offer of help. D．He found it effortless to discuss the menu. 28．What does the article mainly talk about? A．Language barriers of dining out. B．The challenges of learning Chinese. C．A heartwarming cultural exchange. D．The importance of being communicative. （八） （2025·江苏南通如皋·二模） Gyeongyun Lily Min spent the last seven months in a makeshift laboratory she set up in her parent’s garage, working hard to turn vibrations produced by sound waves in sports arenas into electrical energy. The 17-year-old rising senior’s idea began to take shape when watching Disney’s Monsters, Inc. In the 2001 film, energy is generated from children’s screams. Without the cruelty, Gyeongyun thought, the concept could help meet the global demand for sustainable energy. “I began to wonder if, in reality, with the help of piezoelectric effect (压电效应), we could use the abundant noise in environments like sports arenas to generate electricity.” explains Gyeongyun. Certain materials in the environment produce large amounts of mechanical energy as vibrations or shocks. This energy is largely wasted. However, with the piezoelectric effect, it is possible to change this energy into electric energy. Mixing her curiosity with her passion for science and innovation, the young student set out to explore a new way to meet global energy demands and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Today, with over 60 percent of global electricity generated by fossil fuels, the world continues to be heavily dependent on non-renewable energy sources. According to a recent report by the World Nuclear Association, which promotes the global nuclear energy industry, over 40 percent of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year are due to the burning of fossil fuels for electricity generation. With her eco-friendly technology, Gyeongyun secured a spot as a finalist in this year’s Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s largest global science competition for high school students. According to Gyeongyun, a sports arena is the suitable location for her project because it represents a unique environment with lots of noise of the cheering crowds, announcements and music. “Although this technology is not yet realistically applicable due to the current limitations in the sensitivity and efficiency of piezoelectric materials, by advancing the quality of piezoelectric devices, we can unlock a new way of sustainable energy production, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.” she says. 29．Gyeongyun thought of turning noise into electricity because of _________. A．the encounter in the garage B．her curiosity about science C．the inspiration from a Disney film D．her concern about the global problem 30．What’s the function of Para. 4? A．To highlight the profits of Gyeongyun’s project. B．To illustrate the necessity of Gyeongyun’s project. C．To indicate the importance of using less fossil fuels. D．To demonstrate the influence of a worsening problem. 31．What can we imply from the last paragraph? A．The development should be sped up. B．The technology has been widely applied. C．Gyeongyun has overcome technology barriers. D．Gyeongyun remains hopeful about his project. 32．What is the best title for the passage? A．Traffic Noise to Fuel: a New Discovery B．A New Type of Global Energy Demand C．We Can’t Use the Noise in Our Surroundings D．Stadium Noise to Electricity: a Greener Future （九） （2025·江苏南通如皋·二模） In my last recent job, I taught academic writing to doctoral students at a technical college. My graduate students, many of whom were computer scientists, understood the mechanisms of generative AI better than I do. They recognized large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT as unreliable research tools. They knew that models are trained on existing data and therefore cannot produce novel research. However, that knowledge did not stop my students from relying heavily on generative AI. Several students admitted to drafting their research in note form and asking ChatGPT to write their articles. As an experienced teacher, I reminded students that ChatGPT may change the meaning of a text when asked to revise, that it can produce biased and inaccurate information, that it does not generate stylistically strong writing and, for those grade-oriented students, that it does not result in A-level work. It did not matter. The students still used it. Students who outsource their writing to AI lose an opportunity to think more deeply about their research. Using ChatGPT to complete assignments is bringing a forklift (叉车) into the weight room. Generative AI is, in some ways, a democratizing (民主化的) tool. Many of my students were non-native speakers of English. Their writing frequently contained grammatical errors. Generative AI is effective at correcting grammar. However, the technology often changes vocabulary and changes meaning even when the only prompt is “fix the grammar.” As a result, I found myself spending many hours grading writing that I knew was generated by AI. That is, I found myself spending more time giving feedback to AI than to my students. So I quit. The best educators will adapt to AI. Teachers will find ways to encourage students to think critically and know what is writing. However, those lessons require that students be willing to leave their comfort zone. Students must learn to move forward with faith in their own cognitive abilities as they write and revise their way into clarity. With few exceptions, my students were not willing to enter those uncomfortable spaces or remain there long enough to discover the power of writing. 33．What’s the problem with the writer’s students? A．Unfamiliarity with LLMs. B．Heavy dependence on ChatGPT. C．Failure to use existing novel research. D．Unawareness of the technology drawbacks. 34．What does the underlined sentence mean? A．The students should refuse to use ChatGPT. B．The students can use a forklift to improve their writing. C．The students balance the development of body and mind. D．The students will never improve their cognitive fitness that way. 35．What do we know about the author’s experience with grading AI-generated writing? A．The author enjoyed it as it was error-free. B．The author found it a quick and easy task. C．The author spent more time responding to AI. D．The author preferred it over students’ original work. 36．What is a best solution according to the writer? A．Students learn to push through the discomfort. B．Educators find ways to adapt to the technology. C．Teachers move away from mechanical activities. D．Students regain their faith in the technology change. （十） （2025·江苏苏北七市联考·二模） Soon after Mr. & Mrs. Bacchus started farming their little patch of land, they faced a major problem — a plague of birds fed on their precious crops. Then, a man stopped on the road outside their house, and asked the couple if he could take photographs of the birds on the property. Afterwards, he suggested that instead of trying to get rid of the birds, they should instead learn to live alongside them, and Maraksacha Reserve was born. Today, the couple credit this man, the celebrated bird photographer Manu Espinosa, with changing their lives, and helping them persuade others of the vital importance of conservation in this region. Birding tourism is flourishing in Ecuador, with increasing numbers of specialist tour groups. Ecuador contains a variety of ecosystems at differing elevations, which helps explain why it’s among the top 10 countries in the world for bird diversity. The country is home to over 1,600 bird species — nearly double the number found in all of Europe — within an area just slightly larger than the UK. As the business of birding grows, more and more farmers are switching their land from agriculture to bird reserves, benefiting not just the birds, but the country’s economy too. One notable example is the Ajila family, who have devoted themselves to preserving the long-wattled umbrellabird. On his land near Recinto, landowner Luis Ajila has switched from dairy farming to conservation, replanting trees and promoting the site to wildlife tourists — work that he says is a better livelihood than farming. “Wildlife tourism is much more profitable than farming, but that wasn’t our only motivation,” says Luis Jr., Ajila’s son. “We aimed to protect not just the umbrellabird, but all the unique wildlife here, safeguarding them for future generations.” Since 2005, Angel Paz has transformed his former dairy farm into a bird reserve. At first, things didn’t go to plan: it took a month for the first visitor to arrive, and he paid just $10 for a four-hour tour. Since then, however, thousands of people have made the pilgrimage. “I have protected my home and its birdlife for almost two decades, and finally watched the wildlife — and the people who visit — flourish,” Angel Paz says. 37．What advice did the photographer give to the couple? A．Photographing the birds. B．Coexisting with the birds. C．Protecting their precious crops. D．Taking care of their property. 38．What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A．How Ecuador is geographically unique. B．What distinguishes Ecuador’s biodiversity. C．What makes Ecuador a birding destination. D．How birding tourism is operated in Ecuador. 39．What have the Ajila family achieved? A．Helping other farmers shake off poverty. B．Combining profitability with sustainability. C．Applying new technology in modern farming. D．Changing the landscapes of their residential areas. 40．What can we learn from Ángel Paz’s story? A．Well begun is half done. B．It takes time to bear fruit. C．The early bird catches the worm. D．The secret to success is adaptability. （十一） （2025·江苏南京中华中学·二模） Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks. It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League. Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game. Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.” To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program. Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.” 41．Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program? A．His son asked him to support the game. B．The kids’ league faced declining participation. C．He wanted to promote his own law firm. D．He hoped to popularize a hockey organization. 42．What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Learned the rules. B．Got injured. C．Attracted donations. D．Became interested. 43．How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program? A．By organizing charity matches. B．By collecting and selling used items. C．By charging participation fees. D．By raising money from the community. 44．What can we learn about the program’s impact? A．It reduced screen time for children. B．It increased waste sent to landfills. C．It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D．It created jobs for the local residents. （十二） （2025·江苏南京·二模） This might sound impossibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, culture, analysis, inspiration. It’s supposed to make us better citizens. But over the last decade, the goal of learning has given way to grades and degrees. The unfortunate result has been inflation (膨胀) of both. They rise ever higher; learning doesn’t. To avoid discouraging students, some school districts did away with D and F grades. Grade-point averages have consistently risen even though scores on nationwide standardized exams such as the SAT have not. It’s not that I think standardized tests are the final word in measuring excellence. But when the gaps between grades and test scores are this wide and consistent, parents and the public should not be fooled. That’s true not just of low-achieving students. In a 2023 survey, educators said that close to half of students argue for higher grades than they earn, and 8 out of 10 teachers give in. It’s hard to blame them: A third or more of students and parents disturb them when they don’t. Unearned grades are damaging in many ways. Some students, armed with good grades, march off to college to find themselves in remedial (补习的) classes because they haven’t learned enough to take college-level courses. Employers complain that high school and even college graduates lack basic skills needed in the workforce. There are also complaints from college professors that the students aren’t even good at reading books. Grade inflation has followed students into college. Some professors hesitate to grade accurately because of student evaluations, which are often more negative for tough graders. Remember that about 70% of college instructors are adjunct (兼职) professors who have few job protections. Many Ivy League students have learned to cherry-pick easy-grading professors. Yet a Brown University study found that students taking courses from professors with stricter grading standards learned more. We have to ask ourselves as a society: Do we want college to be a place of intellectual growth — or a performative exercise in grade fishing? 41．What are parents fooled into thinking? A．SAT is the best measure of their children's abilities. B．The purpose of education is to make better citizens. C．Grade-point averages are vital for college application. D．Children’s high grades reflect their exceptional abilities. 42．What is a consequence of grade inflation? A．Employers favor students with higher degrees. B．Graduates fall short of employers’ expectations. C．Remedial classes become required courses in college. D．Low-achieving students find it harder to enter college. 43．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Tough graders desire job security. B．Strict grading promotes real learning. C．Student evaluations fuel intellectual growth. D．Easy-grading professors start grade inflation. 44．What is the best title of the text? A．The game of scores B．Today, Grade A is for average C．The force behind grade inflation D．Now, learning takes the front seat （十三） （2025·江苏常州金坛区第一中学·二模） The afternoon air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the bay, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy (痒) on my skin. Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, and with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater. There, suspended beneath the glimmering surface, I remembered it all — my love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin. Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t. But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within were fuel for the next chapter of my life. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to dive into the water. That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unearthing of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation. 45．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A．My father’s action inspired me. B．I once suffered from memory loss. C．My envy prevented me from diving. D．The bay was where I learned swimming. 46．The author avoided swimming for seven years because of ______ . A．pressure from independence B．treatment for mental illness C．inconvenience of making up D．insecurity about appearance 47．How did the author feel after she returned from the diving? A．Hesitant and fearful. B．Restless but joyful. C．Proud and contented. D．Afraid but resolute. 48．What message does the author want to convey in the passage? A．Do not judge a book by its cover. B．Self-acceptance is the greatest gift. C．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. D．Nothing is difficult to a willing heart. （十四） （2025·江苏常州高级中学·二模） The leather jacket is age-won and soft. I found it banging in the window of a shop in Brighton, England. I was there to deliver a talk on modem women’s writing at an international conference, a PhD student eager to make a name for herself and waiting for her life to start. I had just turned 28. I’m still closely connected to that woman, her dreams and her ambition (雄心), although she also frightens me. She was always quite determined, this leather jacket woman — she had a five-year plan and was sticking to it! This was the woman who couldn’t find time to visit her grandmother, who regularly missed her nieces’ and nephews’ birthday parties, and who left and didn’t look back. She and I are one and the same, but we are also very different. There was a change that happened a few years into the five-year plan. Each time one goal post was reached, another took its place. This is the pattern of the overly ambitious. I started to doubt whether it would result in any real success other than an unwavering (坚定不移的) ability to give up everything else along the way. My determination wavered. I realized I didn’t want the same things anymore. The jacket moved to the back of the wardrobe (衣橱). Seven years later, as I stand in front of my wardrobe filled with useless clothes, I don’t know what to do with the jacket. When England’s cold spread to my bones years earlier, the jacket had felt like a practical thing I bought. Here in Australia’s sunshine, it always felt a little silly. I let it fall heavily on the bed alongside the other clothes I’ve decided to give away because they no longer make the cut. Yet, despite its uselessness and how much space it takes up, at the last moment I return the leather jacket to the wardrobe. I think it will always stand for a part of myself that I’m not quite willing to give up forever — that ambitious, motivated woman. 49．Why did the author go to Brighton? A．To give a public lecture. B．To go window shopping. C．To study as a PhD student. D．To start her new life. 50．What does the author mainly tell us in paragraph 2? A．Her taste in clothing. B．Her original dreams. C．Her character in her late 20. D．Her family relationships. 51．What happened to the author in paragraph 3? A．She was proud of her success. B．She started losing ambition. C．She cared less about dressing. D．She seldom doubted her plan. 52．Why did the author keep the jacket? A．To encourage other women. B．To treasure her real self. C．To help her keep warm. D．To help her set goals. 1 / 37 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$