特训 S201 阅读理解-【百题斩-小高考英语】2026年春季高考题型梯度特训满分冲刺 真题+练习（广东省专用）

春季高考·必胜 特训S-201阅读理解 2026年小高考专项突破（广东专用） 梯度训练100题 内 容 提 要 真题速递 感受真题，体验考点体系 初阶30题 牛刀小试，夯实核心考点 进阶40题 聚焦重点，提升解题能力 高阶30题 深度剖析，全面突破 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Passage A （2025.1・广东春季高考）Do you know why different animals or insects (昆虫) have their special colors? Colors are used mainly for protecting themselves. Some birds like eating locusts (蝗虫), but they cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locusts change their colors together with the change of the colors of crops (庄稼). When crops are green, locusts look green. But when the harvest time comes, locusts change to the same brown color as crops have. Some other insects with different colors from plants are easily found and eaten by others. So they have to hide themselves in the day and appear only at night. If you study the animal life, you'll find the main use of coloring is to protect themselves. Bears, lions and other animals cannot be easily seen by hunters (猎人). This is because they have the colors much like the trees. A kind of fish in the sea can send out a kind of very black liquid (液体) when it faces danger. While the liquid is around, its enemies (敌人) can't find it. And it runs away at once. So it has lived for millions of years though it is not strong at all. 1. Why do different animals or insects have their special colors? A. Because they want to protect themselves. B. Because they want to attract enemies. C. Because they like changing colors. D. Because they like different colors. 2. When crops are green, locusts look ______. A. red B. brown C. green D. black 3. What do insects with different colors from plants do to protect themselves? A. They appear in the day and hide at night. B. They hide in the day and appear at night. C. They hide themselves day and night. D. They move quietly. 4. Why has the fish lived for millions of years? A. Because it is strong. B. Because it has the same color as the sea. C. Because it can change its color when in danger. D. Because it can send out a kind of liquid and run away when in danger. 5. What can we learn from the passage? A. Some birds can easily catch locusts. B. When the harvest time comes, locusts change to the same brown color. C. Bears and lions can be easily seen by hunters. D. While the black liquid is around, enemies can find the fish. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了不同动物和昆虫拥有特殊颜色的主要原因是为了保护自己，并通过蝗虫、熊、狮子以及一种海鱼等例子具体说明了它们如何利用颜色或特殊能力实现自我保护。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段 “Colors are used mainly for protecting themselves.” 可知，不同动物和昆虫拥有特殊颜色的主要原因是为了保护自己。故选 A。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “When crops are green, locusts look green.” 可知，当庄稼是绿色时，蝗虫看起来也是绿色的。故选 C。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段 “Some other insects with different colors from plants are easily found and eaten by others. So they have to hide themselves in the day and appear only at night.” 可知，与植物颜色不同的昆虫为了保护自己，白天躲藏起来，晚上才出现。故选 B。 4. 细节理解题。根据第五段 “A kind of fish in the sea can send out a kind of very black liquid when it faces danger. While the liquid is around, its enemies can't find it. And it runs away at once. So it has lived for millions of years though it is not strong at all.” 可知，这种鱼能存活数百万年是因为它在遇到危险时能喷出黑色液体，趁敌人找不到它时立刻逃跑。故选 D。 5. 细节理解题。根据第二段 “But when the harvest time comes, locusts change to the same brown color as crops have.” 可知，收获季节来临时，蝗虫会变成和庄稼一样的棕色，B 项表述正确。A 项与第二段 “Some birds like eating locusts, but they cannot easily catch them.” 不符；C 项与第四段 “Bears, lions and other animals cannot be easily seen by hunters.” 不符；D 项与第五段 “While the liquid is around, its enemies can't find it.” 不符。故选 B。 Passage B （2024.1・广东春季高考）Have you ever drawn pictures on your notebooks when you are siting in class? If so, your teacher might have told you to stop. Many people think doodling (胡写乱画) may stop you paying attention to what you are doing. But it might be just the opposite. One study shows that doodling may help you remember things you hear. In 2009, researchers asked two groups of people to listen to a phone message. One group was encouraged to doodle, but the other was not. Neither group knew that they would be asked to remember information from the message. But the group that doodled remembered 29% more. Other people suggest other uses for doodling. Jesse Prinz a professor who studies doodling, says it can help you think creatively. Walking away from a problem to draw might actually help you solve it. When you come back, you will have a fresh idea and get an answer more quickly. An author named Sunni Brown wrote a book on doodling. She argues that doodling is a tool that can help people think. She admits that people see doodling as doing nothing but she wants to change that. In fact, she owns a business that helps companies improve management effectiveness through doodling. Brown believes doodling is helpful because it includes more than one way of learning. You learn in four ways: seeing, hearing, reading and writing. The more ways you use, the better you learn. And when you doodle while listening to a lecture, you are using all four. You might think that being good at drawing is important for doodling. But if the point of doodling is to help you think, then it does’t matter what the picture looks like. Even if you are not an artist, doodling can help you. So next time you need to focus, pick up a pen and doodle away. 1. What does the last sentence in Paragraph 1 suggest? A. Drawing might be allowed in class. B. Drawing is the first step to doodle. C. Doodling might help students focus. D. Doodling is popular with students 2. The underlined word “that” in Paragraph4 refers to the fact that __________ A. doodling can help people think B. Sunni Brown does business by doodling C. people consider doodling as doing nothing D. Sunni Brown wrote a book about doodling 3. According to the last two paragraphs, doodling __________. A. helps people become better learners B. is useless in listening to a lecture C. requires very good drawing skills D. does not attract any artists 4. The purpose of the passage is to __________. A. do research by doodling B. solve problems by doodling C. help people learn how to doodle D. introduce the benefits of doodling 5. In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this passage? A. Health. B. Education. C. Technology. D. Economy. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要反驳了 “胡写乱画会让人分心” 的观点，通过研究和专家观点介绍了胡写乱画的好处，如帮助记忆、激发创造力、提升学习效果等。 1. 推理判断题。第一段最后一句 “But it might be just the opposite.” 中的 “it” 指代前文 “Many people think doodling may stop you paying attention to what you are doing.”（很多人认为胡写乱画会让你无法专注于正在做的事），由此可推知，该句暗示胡写乱画可能反而有助于专注。故选 C。 2. 词句猜测题。根据第四段 “She admits that people see doodling as doing nothing but she wants to change that.” 可知，“that” 指代前文 “people see doodling as doing nothing”（人们认为胡写乱画是无所事事）。故选 C。 3. 细节理解题。根据第五段 “Brown believes doodling is helpful because it includes more than one way of learning. You learn in four ways: seeing, hearing, reading and writing. The more ways you use, the better you learn. And when you doodle while listening to a lecture, you are using all four.” 可知，胡写乱画能帮助人们成为更好的学习者。A 项正确，B 项错误；根据最后一段 “You might think that being good at drawing is important for doodling. But if the point of doodling is to help you think, then it doesn’t matter what the picture looks like.” 可知，胡写乱画不需要很好的绘画技巧，C 项错误；D 项文中未提及。故选 A。 4. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章通过研究、专家观点等介绍了胡写乱画的好处，如帮助记忆、激发创造力、提升学习效果等，因此本文的目的是介绍胡写乱画的益处。故选 D。 5. 推理判断题。本文主要讨论胡写乱画对学习、思考的积极作用，与教育相关，因此可能在报纸的 “教育” 版块找到这篇文章。A 项 “健康”、C 项 “科技”、D 项 “经济” 均不符合文章主题。故选 B。 Passage 1 Once upon a time, there was a poor man living in an old and small house. There were mice and spider (蜘蛛) webs everywhere. People avoided visiting him because his house looked so bad. The poor man thought he could never become rich. One day, the poor man met a wizard (巫师) . The man told the wizard about his sad life. The wizard felt sorry for him and gave him a magical vase (花瓶) . “This vase will help you.” the wizard said. At first, the man wanted to sell the vase for money. But then he thought, “This vase is too nice to sell.” He placed it on his table and admired it. “It’s not right for such a beautiful thing to be empty.” he thought. So, he picked some wild flowers and put them in the vase. “But it’s not good that such a beautiful thing stands next to a spider web,” he thought. He began cleaning his house, removing spider webs, sweeping out mice, and washing everything. As he cleaned, he realized that his house was warm and comfortable. After that, the man changed. He was no longer just a poor man. He worked hard every day. He found that if he did something, his life could get better. The vase taught him that he could make his life better if he took action. 1. Why did people avoid visiting the poor man’s house? A．Because it was too small. B．Because it was too clean. C．Because it was too far away. D．Because it was bad. 2. What did the wizard give to the poor man? A．A magical vase. B．A bag of gold. C．A new house. D．A job. 3. What did the poor man want to do with the vase at first? A．Display it in his house. B．Sell it for money. C．Give it to the wizard. D．Use it for planting flowers. 4. Why did the poor man start cleaning his house? A．The vase made him realize his house was dirty. B．He wanted to impress the wizard. C．He needed to sell his house. D．He was expecting visitors. 5. What change did the poor man experience at the end of the story? A．He became poorer. B．He became a wizard. C．He became a hard-working man. D．He moved to a new house. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一个懒惰的穷人想要摆脱不幸的生活，向一个巫师寻求帮助。巫师给了他一个美丽的花瓶，这个穷人认为自己家脏乱的环境配不上它，于是他开始打扫自己的房子。最后发现是自己的懒惰导致了自己的不幸。 1. 细节理解题。根据“People avoided visiting him because his house looked so bad.”可知，他的房子看起来很破败。因此人们不去拜访他家。故选D。 2. 细节理解题。根据“The wizard felt sorry for him and gave him a magical vase (花瓶) .”可知，巫师给了这个男人一个具有魔法的花瓶。故选A。 3. 细节理解题。根据“At first, the man wanted to sell the vase for money. ”可知，最初，这个男人想卖掉这个花瓶换钱。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据‘“But it’s not good that such a beautiful thing stands next to a spider web,” he thought. He began cleaning his house, removing spider webs, sweeping out mice, and washing everything.”可知，他做大扫除，是为了让周围的环境看起来配得上这个花瓶。故选A。 5. 推理判断题。根据“the man changed. He was no longer just a poor man. He worked hard every day. He found that if he did something, his life could get better. The vase taught him that he could make his life better if he took action.”可知，这个男人最后勤奋努力工作，明白了生活想要更好，需要付出实际行动。他变成了一个踏实肯干的人。故选C。 Passage 2 Have you ever thought a simple phone live-streaming (直播) could change farmers’ lives? In recent years, college students are making it with the help of the Internet as farmer in the countryside have good products but poor sales. These students use live-streaming in creative ways. They show people around farms. They show how small seeds grow into big crops and how baby animals grow up. They also do live taste-tests of the products. Some even show the whole process of packing and shipping, making people trust them more. However, they face some problems. The Internet in rural areas is often not good. Also, some farmers are shy in front of the camera and don’t know how to introduce their things well. And there is a lot of competition in the live-streaming world. But the students don’t give up. They work with local governments to make the Internet better. They teach farmers to be more confident on camera. They also focus on what makes rural products special, like their freshness and natural growing ways. Thanks to their efforts, they’ve achieved a lot. The sales of farm products have gone up, and farmers are making more money. Rural areas are getting more attention, and more people are interested in rural tourism. As a local farmer said, “These students have brought new hope to our countryside.” In the future, college students plan to sell more kinds of products, such as local handicrafts (手工艺品) and special foods. They want to work with farmers for a long time and build better sales ways. They also hope to use live-streaming to show rural culture, making the countryside more attractive and bringing more development. 1. What do college students do to help rural farmers? A．Show them how seeds grow. B．Pack and sell products for them. C．Do live taste-tests for farmers. D．Use live-streaming to sell goods. 2. How do the students make people trust the farm products more? A．By selling them at very low prices. B．By turning to local governments for help. C．By using famous actors in the live streams. D．By showing the whole process of producing. 3. What problem do the students and farmers face? A．Products in rural areas are not good. B．Farmers are not confident enough online. C．Students are facing competition from farmers. D．Farmer refuse to grow fresh crops in natural ways. 4. What is one result of the students’ efforts? A．Farmers have stopped growing crops. B．Rural areas have become less popular. C．Sales of farm products have increased. D．Live-streaming competitions have ended. 5. Which of the following can best describe the students? A．Curious. B．Polite. C．Easy-going. D．Warm-hearted. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. D 【导语】本文讲述了大学生通过手机直播帮助农民销售农产品，提升农村经济并推动农村发展。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Have you ever thought a simple phone live-streaming (直播) could change farmers’ lives? In recent years, college students are making it with the help of the Internet as farmer in the countryside have good products but poor sales.”可知大学生通过手机直播帮助农民销售产品。故选D。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Some even show the whole process of packing and shipping, making people trust them more.” 可知，通过展示产品的整个生产和运输过程，学生们增强了人们对农产品的信任。故选D。 3. 细节理解题。根据“Also, some farmers are shy in front of the camera and don’t know how to introduce their things well.” 可知，一些农民在网上不自信，不知道如何介绍自己的产品。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据“Thanks to their efforts, they’ve achieved a lot. The sales of farm products have gone up, and farmers are making more money” 可知，农产品的销售量增加了。故选C。 5. 推理判断题。根据“These students have brought new hope to our countryside.”以及他们为帮助农民所做的努力，可以看出这些学生非常热心。故选D。 Passage 3 One day during a lunch break in junior high school, Leo noticed his classmate Francis was sitting alone and looked upset. Leo, who had always been a caring boy, decided to talk to him and lend a helping hand. Leo sat down beside Francis and asked him what was wrong. Francis thought for a moment before finally sharing that he had been struggling (斗争) with a difficult math problem but he couldn’t work it out. He had suffered from such a situation for a long time and he was feeling quite upset these days. Leo offered to help Francis with the problem at once, and they spent the next hour working together, going through the steps and working out the problem. There was a big smile on Francis’s face. As they worked together, Leo realized that Francis was not the only one who was struggling. Many of their classmates were facing the similar difficulty in their studies and were feeling very worried. Leo saw a chance to make a good influence on his classmates and decided to organize a study group after school. The study group quickly became a hit, and many students started to attend. Leo and his classmates would work together, help each other with their homework and share different methods of success. Day by day, most of them made great progress and they were much more confident than before. The group not only ▲ , but also brought them closer together. By being kind, caring and helpful, Leo was able to help his classmates and create a better learning environment for everyone. Leo knew that he could continue to make a difference to the world by spreading kindness and helping others, one act of kindness at a time. 1. Why did Francis look upset? A．Because he had no friends. B．Because he failed the math test. C．Because he lost some important things. D．Because he couldn’t work out a math problem. 2. Which of the following words can best describe Leo? A．Honest. B．Shy. C．Helpful. D．Humorous. 3. What did Leo and his classmates do in the study group? A．They did the homework by themselves. B．They played chess with other classmates. C．They shared different methods of success. D．They taught other students a foreign language. 4. Which of the following can be the best to fill in “ ▲ ” in the text? A．helped students make pocket money B．helped students improve their grades C．encouraged students to do volunteer work D．encouraged students to start some other groups 5. What’s the main idea of the text? A．Leo kindly offered to help his classmates. B．Francis made progress in the study group. C．The teacher lent a helping hand to students. D．The students work hard to get success. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Leo建立学习小组帮助其他同学的故事。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Francis thought for...couldn’t work it out.”可知，Francis感到沮丧是因为解不出数学题。故选D。 2. 推理判断题。根据“Leo, who had always...lend a helping hand.”、“Leo offered to...out the problem.”及“Leo saw a chance to...group after school.”可知，Leo关心同学、主动帮忙还组织学习小组，是一个对他人有帮助的人。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“Leo and his classmates...methods of success.”可知，他们在学习小组分享成功的不同方法。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据“Day by day, most of them made great progress”可知，学习小组帮助学生进步，也就是提高成绩。故选B。 5. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述 Leo建立学习小组帮助其他同学的故事。故选A。 Passage 4 “Are you okay?” my brother Matthew asked as our car turned upside down. Driving through the desert had become our special tradition. My head felt heavy as we were stuck in the car, surrounded by sand hills. When I was a little child, I always wanted to be as close to my brother as he was with his friends. When Matthew first heard he’d have a brother, he was excited. But when I was born and he got to know that I was a girl, he felt disappointed. He even hid in his room for days, refusing to see me. As I learned to walk, I followed him everywhere. To him, I was just a “noisy little sister”. Years later, Matthew invited me to visit him at college after I said I missed him. In his room, he handed me a drink. We talked in our usual way—few words but deep understanding. He always saw my trails and became my support. Once, when our family left me out of holiday plans because I had to attend my music classes, Matthew refused to go without me. We celebrated together, just the two of us. On the cold November evening, we sat on the floor, sharing a simple meal of sandwiches and laughter. My brother had become my hero. But after our car accident, I saw his true self—weak and scared. “Are you hurt?” I asked anxiously (焦急地). When we finally got out safely, I realized I needed to protect him too. We smiled, understanding our bond (关系) had changed. This time, it was my turn to be his helper. I held his hand as we walked back to the road. Luckily, we understood each other better. 1. How did Matthew feel when he first heard he would have a brother? A．Angry. B．Disappointed. C．Excited. D．Scared. 2. What does the underlined word “trails” mean? A．Some unpleasant situations or feelings. B．Marks or signs left behind by someone or something. C．Narrow paths in the countryside for walking or biking. D．Lines or paths that show where someone or something has gone. 3. What made the writer realize she needed to protect her brother? A．Her visit to Matthew’s college. B．The family leaving the writer out of holiday plans. C．Matthew’s weakness after the accident. D．Their usual way of talking with few words. 4. What can we know from the text? A．The writer never thought she needed to take care of her brother. B．The writer disliked her brother in the past. C．The family didn’t allow the two children to make holiday plans. D．The writer and her brother got closer after the car accident. 5. What is the best title for the text? A．Celebrating Holidays: Just the Two of Us B．Our Unlucky Desert Driving Experience C．How My Brother Became My Hero D．The Changing Relationship Between My Brother and Me 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D 【导语】本文介绍了作者与哥哥Matthew之间深厚的情感纽带和共同成长的故事。 1. 细节理解题。根据“When Matthew first heard he’d have a brother, he was excited.”可知，Matthew第一次听到有个小弟弟时，很激动。故选C。 2. 词句猜测题。根据“... and became my support.”可知，他总是留意到我的足迹，成为我的后盾。推理可知，此处的trail应该代指“一些不快乐的事情”，选项A“一些不快乐的事情或心情”，符合语境。故选A。 3. 细节理解题。根据第五段中“But after our car accident, I saw his true self—weak and scared”和第六段“When we finally got out safely, I realized I needed to protect him too.”可知，作者经历车祸后，看到了哥哥真实的一面——脆弱又害怕，意识到她需要保护哥哥。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据第六段中“We smiled, understanding our bond (关系) had changed. This time, it was my turn to be his helper. I held his hand as we walked back to the road. Luckily, we understood each other better.”可知，车祸后两人互相了解，关系更加亲密了。故选D。 5. 最佳标题题。本文讲述了作者和哥哥之间从小到大的情感纽带不断加深，从最初的崇拜和期待，到后来的相互支持和陪伴，再到最后的相互保护和依赖。选项D“我和哥哥之间改变了的关系”，概括了文章的主要内容。故选D。 Passage 5 During my middle school days, there was a very special experience that would always stay in my mind. It was a cool Saturday in June. Our class had a picnic in the hill near our city. That morning, we all woke up early, full of excitement. We met up at the school gate quickly, and each of us carried backpacks filled with delicious food and drinks. We then took a bus to the hill, laughing and joking all the way. The one hour’s ride was filled with so much joy and happiness. When we arrived at the hill, we found a perfect place under some tall trees. We quickly laid out a big blanket on the soft grass and started to set up our tents. Some students took out fruit and snacks, while others prepared fun games. We played cards, told jokes and sang songs together. The delicious food made our picnic more wonderful. We shared sandwiches, fruit salad and lemonade, enjoying the cool wind. After the picnic, we carefully cleaned up the area, making sure not to leave any rubbish behind. This memory is very valuable to me. It shows these moments can become unforgettable when we are with our friends. I believe this memory will be kept in my heart forever, because it will always remind me of the joy and happiness of my middle school years. 1. What was the weather like when the writer’s class had a picnic? A．Hot. B．Cool. C．Dry. D．Cold. 2. How long did it take the writer’s class to arrive at the hill by bus? A．Half an hour. B．One hour. C．One and a half hours. D．Two hours. 3. What did the students do during the picnic? ①Cooked lunch. ②Sang songs. ③Told jokes. ④Played cards. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 4. What does the writer think of this picnic? A．Boring and meaningless. B．Tiring but exciting. C．Valuable and unforgettable. D．Educational and useful. 5. What’s the best title for the text? A．A special experience B．A perfect place in my heart C．How to share delicious food D．How to enjoy the picnic 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文讲述了作者中学时班级在六月一个凉爽的周六去城外山上野餐的特殊经历，包括准备过程、活动内容及难忘的回忆。 1. 细节理解题。根据“It was a cool Saturday in June.”可知，野餐当天天气凉爽。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“The one hour’s ride was filled with so much joy and happiness.”可知，乘公交车到达山上花费了一小时。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据“We played cards, told jokes and sang songs together.”可知，学生们在野餐时打牌、讲笑话、唱歌，未提及做午饭。故选D。 4. 细节理解题。根据“This memory is very valuable to me. It shows these moments can become unforgettable when we are with our friends.” 及 “it will always remind me of the joy and happiness”可知，作者认为这次野餐珍贵且难忘。故选C。 5. 最佳标题题。文章围绕作者中学时一次特别的野餐经历展开，选项A“一次特别的野餐”最能概括主旨。故选A。 Passage 6 Ginger milk (姜撞奶) is a traditional dessert that has been passed down for many years. It’s very famous not only because it’s a simple yet heart-warming dish, but also because it carries a touching story of respect for the elderly and love. Long ago, there was a kind woman who cared deeply for her mother-in-law, because the old lady often coughed, especially on cold days. She tried hard to help her mother-in-law. Finally, she and her sister came up with a good idea. They created a special dish—ginger milk. The old lady’s health improved because of the dessert. People were so   moved by their care and respect for the elderly that they began to remember the sisters by showing their story in art. To make ginger milk, you start by washing fresh ginger, then cut it and extract (提取) its juice. Next, pour milk into a pot, add sugar and heat it, but be careful not to let the milk boil. Pour the ginger soup into a bowl and then carefully pour the heated milk into the bowl from a slight (轻微的) height, which helps the milk and ginger mix together. Don’t move it! Keep it still for ten minutes. Now the ginger milk is ready to be enjoyed. Ginger milk is more than just a dessert. It’s a symbol of love, care and tradition. It carries the spirit of the family values and the warmth of home. 1. What was wrong with the old lady? A．She had a cold. B．She coughed a lot. C．She was hungry. D．She wasn’t good at cooking. 2. Which word can best describe the sisters in the story? A．Active. B．Warm-hearted. C．Lovely. D．Knowledgeable. 3. Which picture is right while pouring milk into ginger juice? A．B． C． D． 4. Which is the correct order in making ginger milk? ① Pour milk into the pot.    ② Pour ginger soup into the bowl. ③ Add sugar.        ④ Pour heated milk into the bowl. ⑤ Stay still to cool down. A．④③②①⑤ B．④②③①⑤ C．①③②④⑤ D．①③④⑤② 5. What’s the best title for the text? A．How to make ginger milk B．A touching story about ginger milk C．Ginger milk -a heart-warming dessert D．The advantages of ginger milk 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. C 【导语】本文主要介绍了姜撞奶这一传统甜点，包括其背后的故事、制作方法以及象征意义。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“because the old lady often coughed, especially on cold days”可知，老妇人的问题是经常咳嗽。故选B。 2. 推理判断题。故事中姐妹俩为照顾咳嗽的婆婆，用心发明姜撞奶，体现出她们的善良和关怀。选项B“热心的”能准确描述姐妹俩的品质。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段“pour the heated milk into the bowl from a slight height”可知，倒牛奶时需从轻微高度倒入，以帮助混合。选项C的图片显示牛奶从一定高度倒入碗中，符合描述。故选C。 4. 细节理解题。制作步骤为：①洗姜榨汁后，将牛奶倒入锅→③加糖加热→②将姜汁水倒入碗→④从高处倒入热牛奶→⑤静置十分钟。正确顺序为①③②④⑤。故选C。 5. 最佳标题题。文章既讲述了姜撞奶的温暖故事，又介绍了制作方法和象征意义，强调其作为暖心甜点的多重内涵。选项C“姜撞奶——暖心的甜点”最能概括全文主旨。故选C。 Passage 1 McCormick Place in Chicago is the largest convention center in North America. It’s covered in glass, which is enjoyable for humans but deadly for birds. On Oct 5, nearly 1000 birds were found dead after having collided (碰撞) with the building’s glass walls. Most of them died on the spot because of broken bones in their heads. One key reason is the glass. The birds get fooled by it. During the day, the birds fly toward it as it reflects (反射) a perfect image of the sky and nearby trees. As night falls, the bright light from glass buildings attracts (吸引) the birds, who are usually guided by the light of the moon and stars. The recent collision occurred between the night of Oct 4 and early next morning, when the lights in the building were on for an event. Every year, nearly one billion birds collide with glass in the US, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In China, bird collisions are also common. In the autumn of 2022 and the spring of 2023, the National Anti-bird Collisions Action Alliance reported a total of 190 cases of bird collision, which included several types of birds listed as second-class protected wildlife. These sad stories could have been avoided if action had been taken. Many countries and regions have put forward building design ideas to help keep birds safe. These include using less glass in building walls and adding bird-friendly materials and stickers (贴纸) onto the buildings’ walls. Turning off lights at night also helps avoid bird collisions. Apart from regulations (规定) for bird-friendly building design, we can also do our part to save birds by putting stickers on the glass windows in our homes and closing the curtains (窗帘) at night. 1. What caused the birds’ death at McCormick Place? A．The glass in the building. B．The weakness of their head bones. C．The strong sunlight and moonlight. D．The perfect images of birds on the glass. 2. Paragraph 3 mainly shows that ________. A．bird collisions with glass are common and serious B．China will take action to deal with bird collisions C．bird collisions with glass happen more often in the US D．Some bird species are endangered because of collisions 3. What is the key solution to bird collisions? A．To cut down light pollution. B．To keep birds far away from buildings. C．To train birds to avoid glass buildings. D．To change building design ideas. 4. What can we personally do to stop bird collisions? A．Turn on lights at night. B．Add stickers on the glass windows. C．Keep curtains closed in the daytime. D．Use soft materials to cover the glass buildings. 5. What’s the purpose of having these regulations? A．To change building design ideas. B．To protect bird species. C．To cut down light pollution. D．To protect glass buildings. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. B 【导语】本文主要讲述了建筑玻璃对鸟类的危害，以及如何通过改进建筑设计和个人行动来减少这种危害。 1. 细节理解题。根据文中的句子“During the day, the birds fly toward it as it reflects (反射) a perfect image of the sky and nearby trees. As night falls, the bright light from glass buildings attracts (吸引) the birds, who are usually guided by the light of the moon and stars.”可知，是因为大楼里的玻璃。故选A。 2. 主旨大意题。文章的这段内容主要报告了美国和中国每年有大量鸟类因撞击玻璃而死亡的情况，并特别指出了一些受保护的鸟类也受到了影响。结合选项可知，选项A“鸟与玻璃的碰撞是常见且严重”符合。故选A。 3. 细节理解题。根据文中的句子“Many countries and regions have put forward building design ideas to help keep birds safe.”可知，鸟类碰撞关键解决方案是改变建筑设计理念。故选D。 4. 细节理解题。根据文中的句子“we can also do our part to save birds by putting stickers on the glass windows in our homes”可知，我们个人可以在家里的玻璃窗上贴上贴纸阻止鸟类碰撞。故选B。 5. 推理判断题。根据“These sad stories could have been avoided if action had been taken. Many countries and regions have put forward building design ideas to help keep birds safe. These include using less glass in building walls and adding bird-friendly materials and stickers (贴纸) onto the buildings’ walls. Turning off lights at night also helps avoid bird collisions.”可知，这些政策有利于保护鸟类。故选B。 Passage 2 Can you imagine people will enjoy a mouth-watering, delicious ribeye steak (肉眼牛排) without harming a single animal? Aleph Farms, a food-tech company, just created the world’s first 3D-printed ribeye steak. The thick and juicy slab (厚片) smelt and tasted just like a steak. But unlike any steak found on a menu or store shelf today, this one didn’t come from a slaughtered animal. Scientists printed it with a machine which is much like a standard 3D-printer. The difference is that this printer used cells (细胞) as a form of living ink. The technology includes the printing of real living cells that are grown in a lab. They are given nutrients (养分) and kept at a temperature that lets them keep growing. Interest in this kind of new meat has grow n in recent years, partly because the technology shows it is possible. Supporters say that if meat can be printed, then no animal would need to lose its life to become people’s food. So, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the 3D-printed steak. However, we can’t get this new meat on the store shelf yet. Making meat this way is much harder and costs more than raising and killing an animal. One of the most expensive parts is the cell-growth medium (培养基). This mix of nutrients keeps the cells alive and dividing. If scientists can find lower-cost methods, we’ll be in with a chance of getting beef without killing. 1. What does the underlined word “slaughtered” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．Wild. B．Magic. C．Wounded. D．Killed. 2. How was the 3D-printed steak created by the food-tech company? A．It was grown from living cells in the lab. B．It was given nutrients by killing an animal. C．It was produced by a standard 3D-printer. D．It was kept at a low temperature to grow. 3. According to the passage, the writer’s opinion about 3D-printed meat may be ________. A．doubtful B．hopeful C．curious D．disappointed 4. Why can’t we buy 3D-printed steak in the store yet? A．Because it’s not easy to grow cells needed to produce it. B．Because it takes long to keep the cells alive and dividing. C．Because it’s difficult and expensive to make this new meat. D．Because it’s hard and expensive to raise and kill an animal. 5. What’s the passage mainly about? A．The development of 3D-printed steak. B．The introduction of 3D-printed steak. C．The delicious taste of 3D-printed steak. D．The advantages of 3D-printed steak. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了一种新技术，通过3D打印技术，不用杀死牛就能做出牛排。 1. 词句猜测题。根据“The thick and juicy slab smelt and tasted just like a steak. But unlike any steak found on a menu or store shelf today, this one didn’t come from a slaughtered animal.”可知，这块牛排是3D打印出来的，不是来自被屠宰的动物，由此可猜测slaughtered意为“杀死的”。故选D。 2. 细节理解题。根据“The difference is that this printer used cells as a form of living ink. The technology includes the printing of real living cells that are grown in a lab.”可知，这种养殖肉是在实验室里用活细胞培养出来的。故选A。 3. 观点态度题。根据“So, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the 3D-printed steak.”和“If scientists can find lower-cost methods, we’ll be in with a chance of getting beef without killing.”可知，作者认为这项技术有发展的前途。故选B。 4. 细节理解题。根据“However, we can’t get this new meat on the store shelf yet. Making meat this way is much harder and costs more than raising and killing an animal.”可知，用这种方法制作肉类要比饲养和宰杀动物困难得多，成本也高得多，因此不能被放到货架上。故选C。 5. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了这块由3D生物打印技术制作出的牛排。故选B。 Passage 3 Today, cities are getting bigger and busier, which brings us challenges. We need better transport to get around and clean energy to power our homes. How can we live more conveniently? Smart cities may help. Imagine when you are close to your home, your smart watch tells your home to turn on the lights. The Internet of things (物联网) can help to do this. It connects everything to the Internet. It’s like having lots of little smart helpers. They “send messages” to things in the city and let them work together. Big data (数据) works like the brain of the city. It helps the city make decisions. For example, data about cars running in the city shows us about the traffic condition. Data about the humidity (湿度) tells us whether it is going to rain. 5G provides high-speed wireless (无线的) Internet. It makes the Internet of things possible. The speed of 5G can be up to 10 GB per second. We can download a film in just a few seconds. AI helps to deal with the data. More importantly, it learns from the data and becomes smarter.AI can work as a teacher, a tour guide, or even help to design cars and make people work in a safe way. Can a city “see” things? With sensors (传感器) , the answer is yes. Sensors are like a city’s eyes. They are in every corner of the city. They collect data on people and the environment. A smart city can be a bit like a big, clever robot. It can “think” and make decisions to make everything work in a smart way! The bins can “tell” the rubbish trucks when they are full. The buildings can “talk” to computers to help save energy. Different technologies work together to make our city smart. 1. What does the word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．The Internet. B．The smart watch. C．The Internet of things. D．The smart home. 2. What are the advantages of big data according to the passage? a. Showing the traffic condition.              b. Helping people make decisions. c. Working like the cars of the city.         d. Telling whether it is going to rain. A．a and b B．c and d C．b and c D．a and d 3. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 is written to show_____. A．what 5G is B．how 5G works C．how fast 5G is D．what the price of 5G is 4. Which is the right structure of the passage? （① ＝Paragraph 1  ② ＝Paragraph 2,…） A． B． C． D． 5. What’s the best title for the passage? A．How Can We Live Safely? B．What Makes a City Smart? C．Where Are the Smart Cities? D．Why Do We Need the Internet of Things? 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B 【导语】本文讲述了智能城市如何通过各种技术手段使城市变得更加高效和便捷。 1. 词句猜测题。在第二段中，it 前面提到了“The Internet of things”，并且后面说“It connects everything to the Internet”，因此 “it” 指的就是物联网 (the Internet of things)。 故选C。 2. 细节理解题 。在第三段中，big data 被描述为 “like the brain of the city” 并且 “helps the city make decisions”，同时举了交通状况和湿度预测的例子，所以大数据的优点是帮助人们做决定和展示交通状况。 故选D。 3. 推理判断题。在第四段中，下划线的句子“It makes the Internet of things possible” 表明 5G 使得物联网成为可能，所以这句话是为了说明 5G的作用和功能。 故选C。 4. 篇章结构题。第一段提出问题并引出主题；第二段到第六段分别介绍了智能城市的不同组成部分和技术；第七段总结了智能城市的特点和作用。故选A。 5. 主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了智慧城市是如何工作的，包括智能手表、物联网、大数据、5G、人工智能和传感器等技术的应用，选项B“什么使城市智能？”是最好的标题。故选B。 Passage 4 The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are coming. As we look forward to the event, there is much to be learned about it. According to a new report, the organizers promise to do less harm to the environment by minimizing the number of newly-built facility (设施). In Paris, 95 percent of stadiums (体育馆) are either already built or will be set up for short-term use. About 11,000 seats in two stadiums, Arena at Porte de la Chapelle in Paris and the Olympic aquatic center in Saint-Denis, will use recycled plastic chairs. The decision was made after local manufacturers (制造商) found there weren’t enough plastic materials, which led them to turn to recycled waste. The organizers began working with Lemon Tri and Le Pavé. The two companies got an idea of getting plastic waste from recycling bins around the city. Over 100 tons of plastic is needed to make the seats and 80 percent of it is collected from local schools and street-side bins in Seine-Saint-Denis. It is also where the plastic waste is processed into new materials. “We ask children to put their plastic bottles in the bins and tell them they’ll become the seats of the Olympic swimming pool. This helps them learn about the importance of recycling waste and how small actions can lead to big changes,” says Augustin Jaclin from Lemon Tri. Of course, collecting plastic is one thing and turning it into Olympic chairs is another. After all, making them is not as easy as making normal chairs. 1. The underlined word “minimizing” in Paragraph 2 means “________”. A．making something smaller B．making something cheaper C．making something cleaner D．making something safer 2. Why did local manufacturers decide to make recycled plastic chairs? A．They produced less waste. B．They were cheaper to produce. C．They were short of plastic materials. D．They were easier to make in a short time. 3. Paragraph 3 mainly talks about ________. A．how the plastic waste is processed B．where the recycled plastics come from C．how many chairs will be made of plastic waste D．why the organizers work with Lemon Tri and Le Pavé 4. What does Augustin Jaclin think of collecting children’s plastic bottles? A．It is challenging. B．It is tiring but creative. C．It educates children about recycling. D．It makes children interested in the Olympics. 5. What is the best title for the passage? A．Two Companies Behind the Paris Olympics B．New Stadiums Are Ready for the 2024 Olympics C．A Good Way to Teach the Public About Recycling D．Paris Olympics Use Recycled Plastics to Make Seats 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D 【导语】本文主要介绍了2024年巴黎奥运会将运用回收的塑料制作成椅子，减少环境污染。 1. 词义推断题。根据“According to a new report, the organizers promise to do less harm to the environment by minimizing the number of newly-built facility”可知组织者承诺通过减少新建设施的数量来减少对环境的危害，因此minimizing在这里表示“使……变小”的意思。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据“The decision was made after local manufacturers found there weren’t enough plastic materials, which led them to turn to recycled waste.”可知当地制造商因为缺乏塑料材料而决定生产再生塑料椅子。故选C。 3. 主旨大意题。根据“The two companies got an idea of getting plastic waste from recycling bins around the city.”可知第三段主要介绍了回收塑料的来源。故选B。 4. 观点态度题。根据“This helps them learn about the importance of recycling waste and how small actions can lead to big changes,”可知Augustin Jaclin认为这有助于他们了解回收废物的重要性，以及小行动如何带来大变化，这是有教育意义的。故选C。 5. 最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了巴黎奥运会将运用回收的塑料制作成椅子，减少环境污染。故选D。 Passage 5 Looking at the undone homework on his desk always makes David Grey feel uncomfortable. More often than not, David leaves his homework behind and surfs the Internet or watches TV instead, waiting until the last minute. “But the longer I wait,” says David, aged 15, “the more I worry.” Everyone procrastinates (拖延) because they want to feel good now. The way to do that is to avoid the task. You can procrastinate on nearly anything, even enjoyable tasks such as planning a vacation. “Some people procrastinate cleaning. Some people procrastinate by cleaning,” says Professor Peter Stone. Research has shown that the top tasks young people procrastinate are studying and going to bed. “One big cause for procrastination is that people are afraid of failure, of not meeting others’ expectations,” Stone adds. Some people believe that procrastination will make them thrive. But researchers disagree. “I did a study several years ago, asking procrastinators to finish a task in a certain period of time,” says Stone. “They did worse than non-procrastinators: they made more mistakes and it took them longer. But they thought they did better.” No matter what the cause is, procrastination is usually not going to be good for you. For example, bedtime procrastination can lead to sleeplessness, which in turn can cause many other health problems. For those who need some drives to stop procrastinating, the best advice might be to take action first. If you’ve been procrastinating on forming a habit of exercise, just put on your walking shoes. A little bit of progress will get you moving. Next, find something to help you remember to take action. If you want to go to bed at 10:30 pm, you might set a timed dimmer switch (渐暗开关) at 10 pm. When the lights are dimmer, you’ll start going to bed. It works for most people. Finally, reward yourself every time you make progress. For example, after you’ve run 3 km, enjoy your favourite ice-cream. But be careful: it won’t work the other way around. 1. What tasks do young people procrastinate the most? A．Studying and going to bed. B．Surfing the Internet and watching TV. C．Doing homework and cleaning. D．Exercising and planning a vacation. 2. What is one big reason for people’s procrastination? A．They want to avoid doing hard work. B．They fear to lose and let others down. C．They need to finish the top tasks first. D．They plan to do the enjoyable tasks last. 3. The underlined word “thrive” in paragraph 3 most probably means ________. A．spend more time B．give up more easily C．do things better D．make more mistakes 4. What should David do if he wants to stop procrastinating on a writing task? A．Put on some soft music to help think actively. B．Enjoy a favourite ice-cream, and then start to write. C．Search the Internet for enough ideas before starting. D．Pick up a pen and write down possible starting sentences. 5. What can be the best title of this passage? A．A day of a procrastinator. B．Procrastination: yes or no? C．Say goodbye to procrastination. D．Want to feel good now? Procrastinate! 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 【导语】本文主要介绍了拖延症，以及摆脱拖延症的一些方法。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Research has shown that the top tasks young people procrastinate are studying and going to bed.”可知，年轻人拖延最多的事务是学习和睡觉。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据“One big cause for procrastination is that people are afraid of failure, of not meeting others’ expectations”可知，拖延的一个主要原因是人们害怕失败，害怕辜负他人的期望。故选B。 3. 词句猜测题。根据“Some people believe that procrastination will make them thrive. But researchers disagree. ‘I did a study several years ago, asking procrastinators to finish a task in a certain period of time,’ says Stone. ‘They did worse than non-procrastinators: they made more mistakes and it took them longer. But they thought they did better.’ ”可知，一些人认为拖延会让他们……，但研究人员并不认同。一项研究要求拖延者在特定时间内完成一个任务，他们犯的错误比不拖延的人更多，花费的时间也更长，但他们却认为自己做得更好。可以推断“thrive”在文中意为“表现更好”。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据“For those who need some drives to stop procrastinating, the best advice might be to take action first... A little bit of progress will get you moving.”可知，对于那些需要一些动力来停止拖延的人来说，最佳建议或许是先采取行动，哪怕一点点进展也会让你动起来。如果大卫想在写作任务上不再拖延，他应该先采取行动，拿起笔写下可用于开头的句子。故选D。 5. 最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了拖延症，以及摆脱拖延症的一些方法。选项C“向拖延症说再见”与之相符。故选C。 Passage 6 Recently, DeepSeek has become very important in the technology world. It has caused a lot of excitement in the AI industry. DeepSeek uses an open-source strategy. This means it doesn’t share all its training data, but it does share important parts like the model structure, parameters, and training methods. This offers a great opportunity for developers, including the young talents from universities such as the University of Hong Kong and Peking University. They can now make use of these resources to explore the limitless possibilities of AI and carry out innovative (创新的) research. What really makes DeepSeek different is its great improvement in adapting (适应) to the domestic situation. Because of the possible technology limits from other countries, especially the strict controls on chip exports by some Western countries. This has influenced companies like Nvidia. For example, DeepSeek has worked with the domestic (国内的) chip maker Hygon. They have successfully made the DeepSeek models match the domestic DCU chips well. This achievement reduces our reliance on foreign chips to a certain degree. It also greatly helps the development of China’s domestic AI and chip industries. It builds the base for a more independent and creative future in the tech field. In short, DeepSeek is playing an important role. It is inspiring a new generation of young people to get involved in and contribute to the exciting world of AI. 1. What strategy has DeepSeek adopted in its AI development? A．Keeping all its technology secret. B．Sharing key technical components openly. C．Selling its models to universities only. D．Ignoring international collaborations. 2. Which universities are mentioned as using DeepSeek’s resources? A．Stanford and MIT. B．Tsinghua and Fudan. C．HKU and Peking University. D．Cambridge and Oxford. 3. Why did DeepSeek cooperate with Hygon? A．To increase foreign chip imports. B．To develop new training data. C．To compete with Nvidia directly. D．To reduce reliance on foreign chips. 4. What is special about DCU chips mentioned in the text? A．They are produced by Western countries. B．They are domestically made in China. C．They are used only in smartphones.     D．They are cheaper than other chips. 5. What can we infer about DeepSeek’s domestic adaptation efforts? A．They have failed due to technical challenges B．They support China’s independent tech development. C．They focus only on AI research, not chips. D．They increased dependence on foreign technology. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. B 【导语】本文介绍了DeepSeek在AI领域的崛起，通过开源策略和与国内芯片制造商合作，推动了中国AI和芯片产业的独立发展，激励了新一代年轻人参与AI创新。 1. 细节理解题。根据“DeepSeek uses an open-source strategy. This means it doesn’t share all its training data, but it does share important parts…”可知，DeepSeek采用了开源策略，这意味着它并不是把所有技术都保密，而是公开分享了关键的技术组件。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据“This offers a great opportunity for developers, including the young talents from universities such as the University of Hong Kong and Peking University.”可知，文章提及正在使用DeepSeek的资源的大学有香港大学和北京大学。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据“For example, DeepSeek has worked with the domestic (国内的) chip maker Hygon. They have successfully made the DeepSeek models match the domestic DCU chips well.”以及“This achievement reduces our reliance on foreign chips to a certain degree.”可知，DeepSeek 与海光（Hygon）合作主要是为了在国内环境下与国产芯片适配，从而降低对外国芯片的依赖。故选D。 4. 细节理解题。根据“For example, DeepSeek has worked with the domestic (国内的) chip maker Hygon. They have successfully made the DeepSeek models match the domestic DCU chips well.”可知，这些DCU芯片是中国制造的，而不是进口的。故选B。 5. 推理判断题。根据“This achievement reduces our reliance on foreign chips to a certain degree. It also greatly helps the development of China’s domestic AI and chip industries.”可知，DeepSeek在适应国内需求方面取得了显著进展，支持了中国的技术独立发展，从而减少了对外国芯片的依赖。故选B。 Passage 7 Lenses (镜片) are useful tools that help us see things more clearly. They are widely used in our daily lives. They can help us read small words in books and take clear photos. They are also used to help people who have trouble seeing things clearly, like those who can’t see far away or those who can’t see things up close. There are many kinds of lenses, but today we will talk about convex and concave lenses. Imagine you’re using a magnifying glass (放大镜) to read small words in a book. What happens when you move the glass closer to the words? The letters get bigger, right? That’s the power of a convex lens. Convex lenses are thicker in the middle and thinner at the sides. When light passes through a convex lens, it is brought together at a single point called the focus. This is why magnifying glasses, camera lenses, and even the lenses for some old people use convex lenses to see more clearly. Different from convex lenses, concave lenses are thinner in the middle and thicker at the sides. When light passes through concave lenses, it spreads out. You can find concave lenses in your daily life. For example, if you are nearsighted (近视的), your glasses probably have concave lenses. You are nearsighted because the light entering your eyes does not focus exactly on the retina (视网膜). When you wear glasses with concave lenses, the light spreads out first and then enters the eyes, allowing it to focus correctly on the retina. In this way, you can see things clearly. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1. What is the first paragraph mainly about? A．How lenses work. B．What lenses look like. C．What lenses are used for. D．How many kinds of lenses there are. 2. Which of the following have convex lenses according to the text? a. Cameras.    b. Mirrors.    c. Magnifying glasses.    d. Nearsighted glasses. A．a, c B．a, d C．b, c D．b, d 3. How does the concave lens work? A． B． C． D． 4. How does the writer mainly organize the text in the last paragraph? A．Facts→Opinions. B．Descriptions→Examples. C．Causes→Effects. D．Problems→Solutions. 5. What is the purpose of the text? A．To express feelings of using different lenses. B．To give advice on how to learn physics well. C．To offer information about science in daily life. D．To encourage students to use more modern tools. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C 【导语】 本文介绍了凸透镜和凹透镜的特点及其在日常生活中的应用。 1. 段落大意题。第一段主要介绍了镜片的用途，包括帮助阅读、拍照和矫正视力等。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据“This is why magnifying glasses, camera lenses, and even the lenses for some old people use convex lenses to see more clearly.”可知，相机和放大镜使用凸透镜。故选A。 3. 推理判断题。根据“When you wear glasses with concave lenses, the light spreads out first and then enters the eyes, allowing it to focus correctly on the retina.”（当你佩戴凹透镜眼镜时，光线先扩散，然后进入眼睛，使其正确聚焦在视网膜上。）可推知，凹透镜的工作原理是“光线先扩散，然后聚焦”。故选D。 4. 细节理解题。最后一段先描述了凹透镜的特点，然后通过近视眼镜的例子说明其应用，因此结构是“描述→举例”。故选B。 5. 主旨大意题。本文通过介绍凸透镜和凹透镜的特点及其应用，旨在提供日常生活中与科学相关的信息。故选C。 Passage 8 No one is born with skills like surfing, skateboarding or standing on their tiptoes. Humans have no balance at birth—they can’t walk or stand. Before that can happen, their body must develop. This takes months, and for some activities, even years. You might have noticed some people are great at keeping balance. But they weren’t born with this ability. Instead, it took practice. The more you practice, the better you become, though some people are naturally skillful at it. Experts say good balance depends on information the brain receives from several body parts. These include the inner ear, eyes, muscles (肌肉), bones and joints (关节). The inner ear plays a major role in balance. The part controlling balance is the vestibular (前庭的) system with five different organs (器官). Inside these organs, there is fluid (液体). When our body and head move, the fluid sends signals to the brain, which in turn helps us know our position and stay balanced. When the vestibular system fails, we may feel dizzy (眩晕的) and fall. Eyesight also matters for balance. We need a clear sense of our surroundings to stay on our feet. If you doubt this, try standing on one foot with your eyes closed. When someone has eyesight problems, their ability to judge distances and depth can lead to loss of balance. Nerves in muscles and joints tell the brain about changes. When you step on ice, the brain quickly sends reaction instructions. If our muscles and joints are weak or slow, we are more likely to fall. Failure in any one of these three systems may result in balance problems. But when one system is affected, the other two can be trained to make up for it. 1. What does the underlined word “it”in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Riding skateboards. B．Standing on tiptoes. C．Keeping balance. D．Taking practice. 2. What’s the function of the inner ear in balance? A．To improve eyesight. B．To control body temperature. C．To strengthen muscles and joints. D．To send signals about balance to the brain. 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．Head plays a key role in keeping balance. B．The balance skills are naturally born in humans. C．Stepping on ice can cause people to think slowly. D．The other systems will improve balance if one doesn’t work. 4. What’s the structure of the text? A． B． C． D． 5. What is the best title for the text? A．The Secrets of Balance B．The Changes of Brain C．The Problems of Eyesight D．The Importance of Muscles 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人类保持平衡的秘密，包括内耳、眼睛、肌肉、骨骼和关节等身体部位在平衡中扮演的角色，以及当其中一个系统出现问题时，其他系统如何进行补偿。 1. 词义猜测题。根据“You might have noticed some people are great at keeping balance. But they weren’t born with this ability. Instead, it took practice.”可知，你可能已经注意到有些人很擅长保持平衡，但他们并不是天生就有这种能力，而是需要练习。这里的“it”指的是前面提到的“keeping balance”（保持平衡）。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据“The inner ear plays a major role in balance. ... When our body and head move, the fluid sends signals to the brain, which in turn helps us know our position and stay balanced.”可知，内耳在平衡中起着主要作用，当我们的身体和头部移动时，内耳中的液体会向大脑发送信号，这反过来又帮助我们了解自己的位置并保持平衡。因此，内耳的功能是向大脑发送关于平衡的信号。故选D。 3. 细节理解题。根据“Failure in any one of these three systems may result in balance problems. But when one system is affected, the other two can be trained to make up for it.”可知，这三个系统中任何一个出现故障都可能导致平衡问题，但当一个系统受到影响时，其他两个系统可以通过训练来弥补。因此，D选项“如果一个系统不起作用，其他系统将改善平衡”是正确的。故选D。 4. 篇章结构题。文章第一段引出话题，指出人类不是天生就具备某些技能，而是需要练习；第二段介绍平衡能力可以通过练习来提高，并指出平衡依赖于大脑从身体多个部位接收到的信息；第三、四、五段分别详细介绍了内耳、眼睛和肌肉关节在平衡中的作用；最后一段总结指出，当其中一个系统出现问题时，其他系统可以进行补偿。因此B选项最符合文章结构。故选B。 5. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了人类保持平衡的秘密，包括内耳、眼睛、肌肉、骨骼和关节等身体部位在平衡中扮演的角色，以及当其中一个系统出现问题时，其他系统如何进行补偿。因此，A选项“平衡的秘密”最能概括文章的主旨大意。故选A。 Passage 1 Boomerang (回旋镖) children who return to live with their parents after university can be good for families, leading to closer, more supportive relationships and increased contact between the generations, a study has found. The findings contradict research published earlier this year showing that returning adult children trigger a significant decline in their parents’ quality of life and well-being. The young adults taking part in the study were “more positive than might have been expected” about moving back home — the shame is reduced as so many of their peers are in the same position, and they acknowledged the benefits of parents’ financial and emotional support. Daughters were happier than sons, often slipping back easily into teenage patterns of behaviour, the study found. Parents on the whole were more uncertain, expressing concern about the likely duration of the arrangement and how to manage it. But they acknowledged that things were different for graduates today, who leave university with huge debts and fewer job opportunities. The families featured in the study were middle-class and tended to view the achievement of adult independence for their children as a “family project”. Parents accepted that their children required supports as university students and then as graduates returning home, as they tried to find jobs paying enough to enable them to move out and get on the housing ladder. “However,” the study says, “day-to-day tensions about the prospects of achieving different dimensions of independence, which in a few extreme cases came close to conflict, characterised the experience of a majority of parents and a little over half the graduates.” Areas of disagreement included chores, money and social life. While parents were keen to help, they also wanted different relationships from those they had with their own parents, and continuing to support their adult children allowed them to remain close. 1. What is the finding of the previous research? A．The parents’ quality of life became worse than before. B．Boomerang children made their parents even happier than before. C．Boomerang children never did any housework. D．The parents were looking forward to their children’s return. 2. The underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 2 may be best replaced by ______. A．benefit B．defeat C．cause D．allow 3. What is the attitude of the college graduates towards returning home? A．They are ashamed of turning to their parents for help. B．They are proud to be independent from the family. C．They are doubtful about whether they should return. D．They are glad that they could come back. 4. What can be inferred as the reason for the “boomerang children” phenomenon? A．It is harder for the children to secure a satisfying job. B．The parents are willing to provide support to their children. C．The children want to keep in closer touch with their parents. D．There is more house work needed to be done by the children. 5. What is the side effect of the “boomerang children” phenomenon? A．Both parents and children enjoy a more harmonious relationship. B．Neither parents nor children want to do the chores at home. C．There are occasional quarrels between parents and children. D．Not only parents but also children want to be independent eagerly. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“回巢族”现象。研究指出子女大学毕业后，返家与父母同住可能拉近家庭关系，但此前研究认为这会降低父母生活质量。文章分析了毕业生对返家的积极态度、父母的复杂心态，以及返家现象的原因（高债务、就业难）和日常矛盾（家务、金钱等）。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“The findings contradict research published earlier this year showing that returning adult children trigger a significant decline in their parents’ quality of life and well-being.(这一发现与今年早些时候发表的一项研究结果不一致，早些的研究显示，返乡的成年子女会导致父母的生活质量和幸福感显著恶化)”可知，以往的研究显示，返乡的成年子女会导致父母的生活质量和幸福感比之前更差。故选A。 2. 词句猜测题。根据划线词所在的句子“The findings disagree with the research published earlier this year showing that returning adult children trigger a significant worsening in their parents’ quality of life and wellbeing.(这一发现与今年早些时候发表的一项研究不一致，该研究显示，成年子女回国会trigger父母的生活质量和幸福感显著恶化)”可知，通过新旧研究对比，以往的研究表明，返乡的成年子女会导致父母的生活质量和幸福感显著下降。由此可知，划线词trigger与cause“导致，致使”意义一致。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段“The young adults taking part in the study were “more positive than might have been expected” about moving back home — the shame is reduced as so many of their peers are in the same position, and they acknowledged the benefits of parents’ financial and emotional support.(参与这项研究的年轻人对于搬回家“比预期的更积极”——他们的羞愧感减少了，因为他们的许多朋友都处于同样的处境，而且他们承认父母在经济和情感上的支持是有好处的)”可知，大学毕业生对回家的态度是积极的，很高兴能够回家，故选D。 4. 推理判断题。根据第四段“But they acknowledged that things were different for graduates today, who leave university with huge debts and fewer job opportunities.(但他们承认，如今的毕业生情况有所不同，他们毕业时背负着巨额债务，工作机会也更少)”可推知，孩子们很难找到一份满意的工作是“回巢族”现象的原因。故选A。 5. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段““However,” the study says,  “day-to-day tensions about the prospects of achieving different  dimensions of independence, which in a few extreme cases came close to  conflict, characterised the experience of a majority of parents and a  little over half the graduates.”(“然而，”该研究称，“实现不同层面独立前景的日常紧张关系，在一些极端情况下接近冲突，是大多数父母和略高于一半的毕业生的经历。”)” 及第最后一段“Areas of disagreement included chores, money and social life.(分歧领域包括家务、金钱和社交生活)”可知，在少数极端情况下，这种紧张情绪接近冲突。由此可知，“回巢族”现象的副作用是在少数情况下，紧张情绪会导致父母和孩子之间偶尔发生争吵。故选D。 Passage 2 A cafe owner has been delivering free soup for one year to a stranger going through chemotherapy (化疗). He serves up much more than meals — he has spent the last year serving up kindness to a stranger who loved his cooking. Juan Carlos Beristain runs JC’s Cafe in Cary, Illinois. In addition to making coffee, the 49-year-old man is famous for serving up many delicious soups. Noah Dionesotes is just one of the local people who adore Beristain’s soups. Being in poor health, Dionesotes has been depending on the soups as a valuable source of nutrition (营养来源) throughout his chemotherapy treatments. Beristain learned of Dionesotes’s health problems sometime last year after he saw a neighbor’s Facebook post about the man’s condition — and his love for the cafe’s soups. Beristain filled up a few cups of fresh soup at once and brought them to Dionesotes’s house. Dionesotes was surprised to find Beristain on his doorstep with food in hand — and he was even more shocked when Beristain told him not to worry about payment. Ever since that first meeting, Beristain has been delivering free soup to Dionesotes’s house as often as four times per week for the last year. “I really feel it when other people are in pain,” Beristain said. “I felt that I could help him at least by delivering the soup that he likes, with the nutrition that is going to help him.” Though Dionesotes’s friends are now trying to raise money for his next round of chemotherapy treatments, he says that Beristain’s kindness has been a very helpful kind of treatment for his illness. “I think he’s a great human,” said Dionesotes. 1. What does the underlined word “adore” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Try. B．Love. C．Make. D．Bring. 2. How did Beristain know about Dionesotes’s health problems? A．By talking with him in JC’s Cafe. B．By overhearing a neighbor talking. C．By seeing a neighbor’s online post. D．By coming across him in the hospital. 3. What did Beristain do after he heard Dionesotes’s story? A．He visited him in the hospital. B．He delivered soup to his home. C．He made special meals for him. D．He raised money for his treatments. 4. Which of the following can best describe Beristain? A．Warm-hearted and caring. B．Risk-loving and brave. C．Strong-minded and honest. D．Hard-working and careful. 5. What can we learn about Juan Carlos Beristain? A．He is 40 years old. B．He is a cafe owner. C．He runs his business in LA． D．He offers free food for homeless people. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了咖啡馆老板Juan Carlos Beristain持续一年为正在接受化疗的陌生人Noah Dionesotes免费送汤的故事，展现了人间的温暖与善意。 1. 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“In addition to making coffee, the 49-year-old man is famous for serving up many delicious soups. Noah Dionesotes is just one of the local people who adore Beristain’s soups. Being in poor health, Dionesotes has been depending on the soups as a valuable source of nutrition (营养来源) throughout his chemotherapy treatments. (除了做咖啡，这位49岁的男子还以提供许多美味的汤而闻名。Noah Dionesotes就是当地adore Beristain的人之一。由于身体不好，在整个化疗过程中，Dionesotes一直把汤作为重要的营养来源)”可知，Beristain做的汤很美味，Dionesotes一直把汤作为重要的营养来源，由此可知，Dionesotes应该是喜爱Beristain做的汤，所以“adore”意思是“喜爱”。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Beristain learned of Dionesotes’s health problems sometime last year after he saw a neighbor’s Facebook post about the man’s condition—and his love for the cafe’s soups. (去年某个时候，Beristain在看到邻居在Facebook上发布的关于Dionesotes病情以及他对咖啡馆汤的喜爱的帖子后，得知了Dionesotes的健康问题)”可知，Beristain是通过看到邻居的网上帖子得知Dionesotes的健康问题的。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Beristain filled up a few cups of fresh soup at once and brought them to Dionesotes's house.(Beristain立刻装了几杯新鲜的汤，送到Dionesotes的家里)”以及第五段“Ever since that first meeting, Beristain has been delivering free soup to Dionesotes’s house as often as four times per week for the last year. (自从第一次见面以来，Beristain在过去的一年里每周都会给Dionesotes的家里送四次免费的汤)”可知，Beristain在听说Dionesotes的故事后，给他家里送汤。故选B。 4. 推理判断题。根据第一段“A cafe owner has been delivering free soup for one year to a stranger going through chemotherapy (化疗). He serves up much more than meals — he has spent the last year serving up kindness to a stranger who loved his cooking.(一位咖啡馆老板一年来一直在为一位正在接受化疗的陌生人送免费汤。他提供的不仅仅是食物——在过去的一年里，他一直在向一位喜欢他烹饪的陌生人传递善意)”以及第六段““I really feel it when other people are in pain,” Beristain said. “I felt that I could help him at least by delivering the soup that he likes, with the nutrition that is going to help him.” (“当别人痛苦时，我真的能感受到，” Beristain说。“我觉得我至少可以通过送他喜欢的汤来帮助他，汤里的营养会对他有帮助。”)”可知，Beristain为正在接受化疗的陌生人送汤，传递善意，由此可知，他是一个热心且关爱他人的人。故选A。 5. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Juan Carlos Beristain runs JC’s Cafe in Cary, Illinois. (Juan Carlos Beristain在伊利诺伊州凯里经营着JC咖啡馆)”可知，Juan Carlos Beristain是一名咖啡馆老板。故选B。 Passage 3 A man known for his generous acts of mowing lawns (修剪草坪) for free has sparked an extraordinary wave of kindness, raising over$700,000 for an elderly woman named Beth. Spencer, from CS Mowing, was contacted by a friend at the city about Beth, who was struggling with an overgrown lawn. The city had issued a warning, threatening to charge her $240 for maintenance — a fee she couldn’t afford. Spencer visited Beth’s home, where she shared her struggles in finding help. Moved by her situation, he transformed her lawn for free. Beth was overwhelmed (溢于言表的) with gratitude, brought to tears by the kind gesture. Spencer shared the heartwarming transformation in a video titled “Her Tears Said It All: “My Prayers Have Been Answered””, and the response was overwhelming. Viewers were eager to help Beth beyond her lawn, suggesting donations to address accessibility issues at her home, such as installing a ramp, repairing her driveway, and adding a chair lift. Spencer set up a GoFundMe page with a goal of $100,000, but the donations quickly surpassed expectations. Over 28,000 people contributed; with one donor giving $2,500. Messages poured in from donors who were inspired by Spencer’s kindness and Beth’s story. “I love this story. This is everything that is good in the world. Beth, I hope you get all the upgrades you can and are able to enjoy them,” one donor wrote. Spencer recorded the moment he informed Beth about the fundraising efforts. Her reaction was pure and emotional, as she tearfully asked, “Why?” Spencer replied; “They kind of fell in love with you and your story. We just wanted to come together as a community to help you out and get you to a better spot.” Beth’s story is a reminder of the power of community, compassion,and the ripple effect of a single act of kindness. Spencer’s willingness to help others continues to inspire people far and wide. 1. How did Spencer know about Beth’s situation? A．A friend of his told him about it. B．His company informed him of it. C．The city issued him a warning. D．Beth asked him to help her with it. 2. Why-did Spencer set up a GoFundMe page? A．To advertise his company. B．To respond to viewers’ advice. C．To help more needy people around. D．To witness the power of the Internet. 3. What does the underlined word “surpassed” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Created. B．Fell short of. C．Went beyond. D．Challenged. 4. Which of the following can best describe Spencer? A．Honest and generous. B．Confident and outgoing. C．Devoted and humble. D．Kind and sympathetic. 5. Which of the following can be inferred from the article? A．Similar campaigns will be carried out across the city to help other elderly people. B．The money raised will only be spent on improving Beth’s home accessibility. C．Spencer’s act of kindness will encourage more people to join volunteer lawn-mowing. D．Beth’s improved living situation will inspire more positive social actions. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Spencer免费为Beth修剪草坪，引发爱心捐款潮，改善其生活的故事。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Spencer, from CS Mowing, was contacted by a friend at the city about Beth, who was struggling with an overgrown lawn.(来自CS Mowing的Spencer从他在市里的一个朋友那里得知了Beth的情况，Beth正为杂草丛生的草坪而苦恼)”可知，Spencer的一个朋友告诉了他Beth的情况。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Viewers were eager to help Beth beyond her lawn, suggesting donations to address accessibility issues at her home, such as installing a ramp, repairing her driveway, and adding a chair lift. Spencer set up a GoFundMe page with a goal of $100,000, but the donations quickly surpassed expectations.(观众们渴望不仅仅是在草坪修剪方面帮助Beth，他们还建议通过捐款来解决她家中存在的无障碍通行问题，比如安装坡道、修缮车道以及增设座椅升降机。Spencer在GoFundMe网站上创建了一个筹款页面，目标是筹集10万美元，然而捐款数额很快就超出了预期)”可知，Spencer建立GoFundMe页面是为了回应观众的建议。故选B。 3. 词句猜测题。根据划线单词所在的句子“Spencer set up a GoFundMe page with a goal of $100,000(Spencer在GoFundMe网站上创建了一个筹款页面，目标是筹集10万美元)”以及下文“Over 28,000 people contributed; with one donor giving $2,500.(超过2.8万人参与了捐款；其中有一名捐款者捐出了2500美元)”可知，Spencer 设定的目标是10万美元，但后来有超过2.8万人捐款，还有一个捐赠者捐了2500美元，说明捐款很快超过了预期，surpassed意思是“超过，超出”。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“A man known for his generous acts of mowing lawns (修剪草坪) for free has sparked an extraordinary wave of kindness, raising over$700,000 for an elderly woman named Beth.(一名男子因免费修剪草坪的慷慨行为而闻名，他引发了一股非凡的善意浪潮，为一位名叫Beth的老妇人筹集了70多万美元)”以及后文描述Spencer免费为Beth修剪草坪，以及为她筹集资金改善生活条件等，可推知，Spencer善良且有同情心。故选D。 5. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Beth’s story is a reminder of the power of community, compassion,and the ripple effect of a single act of kindness.(贝丝的故事提醒我们，社区的力量、同情心，以及一次善举所产生的连锁反应)”以及最后一段“Spencer’s willingness to help others continues to inspire people far and wide.(Spencer愿意帮助别人的意愿继续激励着四面八方的人们)”可推知，Beth改善后的生活状况将激励更多的积极社会行动。故选D。 Passage 4 When it comes to having a healthy body, seeing may be believing. Experiments suggest that people who are shown pictures of their clogged arteries (动脉阻塞)  may be more likely to stay healthy than people who are not. Researchers studied just over 3,500 people. These people were between 40 and 60 years of age. Each person had at least one risk for heart disease, but no signs. The researchers divided these subjects into two groups. The first group received what was called usual care like taking medicine or talking with health care workers about heart disease. However, the members of the other group were shown pictures of their arteries. Researchers also gave them special guidance on why those pictures might be a sign of future health problems. One year later, the people who watched the images of their own arteries had less risk for heart disease than those who weren't shown the pictures. That is where the “pictures” part may help. Doctors warn that many people think they have healthy hearts but, actually, they do not. Clogged arteries can be a silent killer. It takes many years to develop and patients may show no signs until the condition is serious and difficult to treat. Because it is a silent killer, experts say patients only remember a small part of what their doctor tells them to do Seeing a picture is much more effective. To use a popular English expression, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Smoking, an unhealthy habit, and being short of exercise increase the risk of heart attacks. Exercising for at least 30 minutes every day of the week will help to prevent heart disease. Eating at least five servings(份) of fruit and vegetables a day, and limiting your salt intake to less than one spoon a day, also helps to prevent heart attacks. 1. What can we learn from the second paragraph? A．Both of the two groups received so-called usual care. B．More than 3,500 people of all ages took part in the study. C．Those people who attended the research might have heart disease. D．Heart disease is more difficult to treat without medicine. 2. What is the influence of seeing the arterial picture on heart disease? A．It can make people eat more. B．It can be a silent killer. C．It can lower the risk of heart disease. D．It has no effect on heart disease. 3. Why are clogged arteries a silent killer? A．Because some people are doubtful about what doctors say. B．Because the illness has a bad influence on people's brain health. C．Because clogged arteries can kill a person in a short time. D．Because people can’t feel the development of the disease. 4. What should we do to prevent heart attacks according to the text? A．Stop or avoid smoking. B．Take as much sugar as salt. C．Exercise once a week. D．Eat as many nuts as possible. 5. Which of the following is most likely to benefit from the findings? A．A food provider. B．A health helper. C．A safety researcher. D．A medicine seller. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。实验表明，那些看到动脉阻塞图片的人可能比那些没有看到的人更有可能保持健康。文章介绍了这一研究开展的过程以及看到可能生病的图片有助于人们保持健康的研究发现。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Each person had at least one risk for heart disease, but no signs.(每个人都至少有一个患心脏病的风险因素，但没有症状。)”可知，参与研究的人可能有患心脏病的风险。故选C项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段“One year later, the people who watched the images of their own arteries had less risk for heart disease than those who weren’t shown the pictures.(一年后，看过自己动脉图像的人患心脏病的风险比未看图片的人更低。)”可知，看动脉图片能降低心脏病风险。故选C项。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Clogged arteries can be a silent killer. It takes many years to develop and patients may show no signs until the condition is serious and difficult to treat.(动脉阻塞可能是无声的杀手。它需要多年发展，患者可能在病情严重且难以治疗之前没有任何症状。)”可知，说“动脉阻塞可能是无声的杀手”是因为人们无法感知疾病发展。故选D项。 4. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Smoking, an unhealthy habit, and being short of exercise increase the risk of heart attacks.(吸烟，一种不健康的习惯，和缺乏锻炼会增加心脏病发作的风险。)”可推断，戒烟或避免吸烟有助于预防心脏病。故选A项。 5. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When it comes to having a healthy body, seeing may be believing. Experiments suggest that people who are shown pictures of their clogged arteries (动脉阻塞)   may be more likely to stay healthy than people who are not.(说到拥有健康的身体，眼见为实。实验表明，看到动脉堵塞照片的人可能比没有看到的人更有可能保持健康。)”再结合第三段“Seeing a picture is much more effective(看图片更有效)”可知，文章主要讲“看动脉图片有助于提高健康意识、降低心脏病风险”，所以健康辅助工作者（如提供健康指导或影像检查服务的人）最可能从该发现中受益，故选B项。 Passage 5 As well as impressive physical characteristics, elephants have rich cultural customs, passed down through customs and social behaviour which is learned, remembered, and shared within their herds (种群). This is possible partly because of their social structure. Elephants live in complex, tightly knit, multi-generational societies, led by older females known as matriarch (女家长). Younger elephants observe and imitate the behaviour of their elders, learning through experience. It helps that the herd does almost everything together, from feeding to raising each others’ young. These communications lead to deep long-lasting relationships, which can last for decades. Possibly because of these links, elephants seem to have emotional capability. Just like humans, the creatures have been seen displaying signs of grief. When an elephant dies, others in the herd have been observed to repeatedly return to where the individual passed, which is said to be part of a mourning (哀悼) ceremony. They may sniff and touch the body and bones and cover the site with leaves and sand. Moreover, a 2020 study by researchers Goldenberg and Wittemyer found that “elephants show broad interest in their dead regardless of the strength of former relationships with the dead individual”, which may indicate advanced sensation, the scientists say. There’s a saying found in many languages — “an elephant never forgets”. In fact, memory has been necessary to the survival of some elephant herds. A study within Great Kruger National Park found that, during an extreme drought in 2016, elephant groups led by matriarchs who had previously lived through a serious drought, had higher survival rates. Researchers concluded that the matriarchs likely remembered where sources of water could be located. So, count yourself lucky that you live on the same planet as these large majestic animals. 1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．How elephants develop cultural traditions through social structure. B．The physical characteristics of elephant herds. C．The dangers faced by young elephants. D．The diet of elephants in different seasons. 2. What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean? A．physical strength. B．ability to feel emotions. C．hunting skills. D．communication methods. 3. According to the 2020 study, what behavior did elephants show toward the dead? A．They only mourned close family members. B．They avoided the remains of dead elephants. C．They showed interest regardless of past relationships. D．They buried the dead immediately after death. 4. Why does the author mention the 2016 drought in Great Kruger National Park? A．To prove elephants have poor survival skills. B．To show the importance of memory in elephant survival. C．To criticize human interference in nature. D．To explain how elephants find food. 5. What is the author’s attitude toward elephants in the last sentence ? A．Indifferent. B．Admiring. C．Doubtful. D．Negative. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大象丰富的文化习俗，这些习俗通过社会行为在象群中代代相传。文章还讨论了大象的社会结构、情感能力以及记忆力对它们生存的重要性。 1. 主旨大意题。根据第二段“This is possible partly because of their social structure. Elephants live in complex, tightly knit, multi-generational societies, led by older females known as matriarch. Younger elephants observe and imitate the behaviour of their elders, learning through experience.(这在一定程度上是因为它们的社会结构。大象生活在复杂、紧密结合、多代同堂的社会中，由年长的雌象领导。年轻的大象观察并模仿它们长辈的行为，通过经验学习。)”可知，第二段主要讲述了大象如何通过社会结构发展文化传统。故选A。 2. 词句猜测题。根据上文“Possibly because of these links, elephants seem to have emotional capability.(或许由于这些联系，大象似乎具备情感能力。)”和下文“which may indicate advanced sensation(这可能表明它们具有高级的感知能力)”可知，大象似乎具有感受情绪的能力，由此可知，划线句子的“elephants show broad interest in their dead regardless of the strength of former relationships with the dead individual”意为“感受情绪的能力”。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段“a 2020 study by researchers Goldenberg and Wittemyer found that “elephants show broad interest in their dead regardless of the strength of former relationships with the dead individual”(2020年，研究人员Goldenberg和Wittemyer的一项研究发现，“大象对它们的死者表现出广泛的兴趣，无论它们与死者之前的关系如何。”)”可知，根据2020年的研究，大象对死者表现出了无论过去的关系如何，它们都表现出兴趣。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据第四段“A study within Great Kruger National Park found that, during an extreme drought in 2016, elephant groups led by matriarchs who had previously lived through a serious drought, had higher survival rates. Researchers concluded that the matriarchs likely remembered where sources of water could be located.(大克鲁格国家公园内的一项研究发现，在2016年的一场极端干旱中，由经历过严重干旱的母象领导的象群具有更高的存活率。研究人员得出结论，母象可能记得水源的位置。)”可知，作者提到大克鲁格国家公园2016年的干旱是为了展示记忆在大象生存中的重要性。故选B。 5. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“So, count yourself lucky that you live on the same planet as these large majestic animals.(所以，你应该庆幸自己和这些大型威严的动物生活在同一个星球上。)”可知，作者对大象持钦佩的态度。故选B。 Passage 6 Ashley Liberto and her dog Bentley have been inseparable since she got him eight years ago. When Bentley had trouble walking a few years ago, Liberto was worried. “I took him to the pet hospital. He was diagnosed (诊断) with an amputated (截肢) right elbow and would need a prosthetic leg,” Liberto says. Luckily, the surgery (外科手术) was a success. After Bentley started moving again on three legs, Liberto decided to get a custom prosthetic leg (定制的假肢) for him. When she saw the cost of custom dog prosthetics, the teacher at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina reached out to some of her former students for help in finding a more affordable choice. Providence Day School has a class focused on computer- aided design (计算机辅助设计) and 3D printing. The teacher, Todd Johnson, says, “It’s an introductory level class that teaches students to make basic shapes using the technology. But when Liberto suggested trying to make a prosthetic leg for her dog, the students were excited to help and try something new.” “I thought it was a chance for the students to see a real- world application of what they were learning at school. I knew once the students started thinking about it seriously, they would come up with excellent designs,” Johnson says. The class broke up into small groups to come up with designs for Bentley. Team leader Brandon Hollis and his group came up with the winning design. Hollis group spent weeks creating a prosthetic leg for Bentley. “It fit way better than I could have hoped for. It still needs some small changes, and then it should fit perfectly,” Hollis says. The students hope to have a finished custom ( adj.量身设计的) and comfortable prosthetic leg for Bentley in the next few weeks. Even though the class has ended, the young designers have continued the project on their own time. 1. What happened to Bentley? A．He was hit by a car. B．He had a terrible illness. C．He got lost on his way home. D．He got separated from his owner. 2. What did Liberto do for Bentley? A．She provided some students to play with him. B．She tried to get a new leg for him. C．She gave him some walking training. D．She found a new home for him. 3. How did the students feel about making a leg? A．It was a piece of cake to them. B．They were excited to try something new prosthetic C．They didn’t take it seriously. D．It was too hard for them to finish. 4. What does Johnson expect of his students? A．They can put what they’re learning in the classroom into practice. B．They can think carefully about what they want to learn. C．They can pay some attention to animal protection. D．They can develop new 3D printing technology. 5. What is Hollis and his group’s plan for the next few weeks? A．Sharing their design with others. B．Offering free design courses. C．Making their design better. D．Introducing a new design. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了阿什利·利伯托的狗宾利需假肢，她向母校求助，该校学生利用 3D 打印技术为其设计假肢，希望几周内完成合适的成品。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“When Bentley had trouble walking a few years ago, Liberto was worried. “I took him to the pet hospital. He was diagnosed (诊断) with an amputated (截肢) right elbow and would need a prosthetic leg,” Liberto says.( 几年前，当宾利走路有困难时，利伯托很担心。“我带他去了宠物医院。它被诊断出右肘截肢，需要一条义肢，”利伯托说。)”可知，宾利是生病了，需要截肢并安装假肢。故选B项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“After Bentley started moving again on three legs, Liberto decided to get a custom prosthetic leg (定制的假肢) for him.( 在宾利重新开始用三条腿走路后，利伯托决定为它定制一条义肢。)”可知，利伯托努力为宾利找一条新的腿（假肢）。故选B项。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“But when Liberto suggested trying to make a prosthetic leg for her dog, the students were excited to help and try something new.( 但当利伯托建议为她的狗做一条义肢时，学生们很高兴能帮忙，尝试一些新的东西。)”可知，学生们对于尝试制作新的假肢很兴奋。故选B项。 4. 细节理解题。根据第四段中“I thought it was a chance for the students to see a real-world application of what they were learning at school.( 我认为这是一个机会，让学生们看到他们在学校学到的东西在现实世界中的应用。)”可知，约翰逊期望学生们能将在课堂上学到的知识应用到实际中。故选A项。 5. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中““It fit way better than I could have hoped for. It still needs some small changes, and then it should fit perfectly,” Hollis says.( “它比我希望的要合适得多。它仍然需要一些小的改变，然后它应该完美地适合，”霍利斯说。)”以及最后一段中 “The students hope to have a finished custom ( adj.量身设计的) and comfortable prosthetic leg for Bentley in the next few weeks.( 学生们希望在接下来的几周内为宾利量身设计一个舒适的假肢。)”可推知，霍利斯和他的团队接下来几周的计划是让他们的设计变得更好。故选C项。 3 / 38 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $春季高考·必胜 特训S-201阅读理解 2026年小高考专项突破（广东专用） 梯度训练100题 内 容 提 要 真题速递 感受真题，体验考点体系 初阶30题 牛刀小试，夯实核心考点 进阶40题 聚焦重点，提升解题能力 高阶30题 深度剖析，全面突破 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Passage A （2025.1・广东春季高考）Do you know why different animals or insects (昆虫) have their special colors? Colors are used mainly for protecting themselves. Some birds like eating locusts (蝗虫), but they cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locusts change their colors together with the change of the colors of crops (庄稼). When crops are green, locusts look green. But when the harvest time comes, locusts change to the same brown color as crops have. Some other insects with different colors from plants are easily found and eaten by others. So they have to hide themselves in the day and appear only at night. If you study the animal life, you'll find the main use of coloring is to protect themselves. Bears, lions and other animals cannot be easily seen by hunters (猎人). This is because they have the colors much like the trees. A kind of fish in the sea can send out a kind of very black liquid (液体) when it faces danger. While the liquid is around, its enemies (敌人) can't find it. And it runs away at once. So it has lived for millions of years though it is not strong at all. 1. Why do different animals or insects have their special colors? A. Because they want to protect themselves. B. Because they want to attract enemies. C. Because they like changing colors. D. Because they like different colors. 2. When crops are green, locusts look ______. A. red B. brown C. green D. black 3. What do insects with different colors from plants do to protect themselves? A. They appear in the day and hide at night. B. They hide in the day and appear at night. C. They hide themselves day and night. D. They move quietly. 4. Why has the fish lived for millions of years? A. Because it is strong. B. Because it has the same color as the sea. C. Because it can change its color when in danger. D. Because it can send out a kind of liquid and run away when in danger. 5. What can we learn from the passage? A. Some birds can easily catch locusts. B. When the harvest time comes, locusts change to the same brown color. C. Bears and lions can be easily seen by hunters. D. While the black liquid is around, enemies can find the fish. Passage B （2024.1・广东春季高考）Have you ever drawn pictures on your notebooks when you are siting in class? If so, your teacher might have told you to stop. Many people think doodling (胡写乱画) may stop you paying attention to what you are doing. But it might be just the opposite. One study shows that doodling may help you remember things you hear. In 2009, researchers asked two groups of people to listen to a phone message. One group was encouraged to doodle, but the other was not. Neither group knew that they would be asked to remember information from the message. But the group that doodled remembered 29% more. Other people suggest other uses for doodling. Jesse Prinz a professor who studies doodling, says it can help you think creatively. Walking away from a problem to draw might actually help you solve it. When you come back, you will have a fresh idea and get an answer more quickly. An author named Sunni Brown wrote a book on doodling. She argues that doodling is a tool that can help people think. She admits that people see doodling as doing nothing but she wants to change that. In fact, she owns a business that helps companies improve management effectiveness through doodling. Brown believes doodling is helpful because it includes more than one way of learning. You learn in four ways: seeing, hearing, reading and writing. The more ways you use, the better you learn. And when you doodle while listening to a lecture, you are using all four. You might think that being good at drawing is important for doodling. But if the point of doodling is to help you think, then it does’t matter what the picture looks like. Even if you are not an artist, doodling can help you. So next time you need to focus, pick up a pen and doodle away. 1. What does the last sentence in Paragraph 1 suggest? A. Drawing might be allowed in class. B. Drawing is the first step to doodle. C. Doodling might help students focus. D. Doodling is popular with students 2. The underlined word “that” in Paragraph4 refers to the fact that __________ A. doodling can help people think B. Sunni Brown does business by doodling C. people consider doodling as doing nothing D. Sunni Brown wrote a book about doodling 3. According to the last two paragraphs, doodling __________. A. helps people become better learners B. is useless in listening to a lecture C. requires very good drawing skills D. does not attract any artists 4. The purpose of the passage is to __________. A. do research by doodling B. solve problems by doodling C. help people learn how to doodle D. introduce the benefits of doodling 5. In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this passage? A. Health. B. Education. C. Technology. D. Economy. Passage 1 Once upon a time, there was a poor man living in an old and small house. There were mice and spider (蜘蛛) webs everywhere. People avoided visiting him because his house looked so bad. The poor man thought he could never become rich. One day, the poor man met a wizard (巫师) . The man told the wizard about his sad life. The wizard felt sorry for him and gave him a magical vase (花瓶) . “This vase will help you.” the wizard said. At first, the man wanted to sell the vase for money. But then he thought, “This vase is too nice to sell.” He placed it on his table and admired it. “It’s not right for such a beautiful thing to be empty.” he thought. So, he picked some wild flowers and put them in the vase. “But it’s not good that such a beautiful thing stands next to a spider web,” he thought. He began cleaning his house, removing spider webs, sweeping out mice, and washing everything. As he cleaned, he realized that his house was warm and comfortable. After that, the man changed. He was no longer just a poor man. He worked hard every day. He found that if he did something, his life could get better. The vase taught him that he could make his life better if he took action. 1. Why did people avoid visiting the poor man’s house? A．Because it was too small. B．Because it was too clean. C．Because it was too far away. D．Because it was bad. 2. What did the wizard give to the poor man? A．A magical vase. B．A bag of gold. C．A new house. D．A job. 3. What did the poor man want to do with the vase at first? A．Display it in his house. B．Sell it for money. C．Give it to the wizard. D．Use it for planting flowers. 4. Why did the poor man start cleaning his house? A．The vase made him realize his house was dirty. B．He wanted to impress the wizard. C．He needed to sell his house. D．He was expecting visitors. 5. What change did the poor man experience at the end of the story? A．He became poorer. B．He became a wizard. C．He became a hard-working man. D．He moved to a new house. Passage 2 Have you ever thought a simple phone live-streaming (直播) could change farmers’ lives? In recent years, college students are making it with the help of the Internet as farmer in the countryside have good products but poor sales. These students use live-streaming in creative ways. They show people around farms. They show how small seeds grow into big crops and how baby animals grow up. They also do live taste-tests of the products. Some even show the whole process of packing and shipping, making people trust them more. However, they face some problems. The Internet in rural areas is often not good. Also, some farmers are shy in front of the camera and don’t know how to introduce their things well. And there is a lot of competition in the live-streaming world. But the students don’t give up. They work with local governments to make the Internet better. They teach farmers to be more confident on camera. They also focus on what makes rural products special, like their freshness and natural growing ways. Thanks to their efforts, they’ve achieved a lot. The sales of farm products have gone up, and farmers are making more money. Rural areas are getting more attention, and more people are interested in rural tourism. As a local farmer said, “These students have brought new hope to our countryside.” In the future, college students plan to sell more kinds of products, such as local handicrafts (手工艺品) and special foods. They want to work with farmers for a long time and build better sales ways. They also hope to use live-streaming to show rural culture, making the countryside more attractive and bringing more development. 1. What do college students do to help rural farmers? A．Show them how seeds grow. B．Pack and sell products for them. C．Do live taste-tests for farmers. D．Use live-streaming to sell goods. 2. How do the students make people trust the farm products more? A．By selling them at very low prices. B．By turning to local governments for help. C．By using famous actors in the live streams. D．By showing the whole process of producing. 3. What problem do the students and farmers face? A．Products in rural areas are not good. B．Farmers are not confident enough online. C．Students are facing competition from farmers. D．Farmer refuse to grow fresh crops in natural ways. 4. What is one result of the students’ efforts? A．Farmers have stopped growing crops. B．Rural areas have become less popular. C．Sales of farm products have increased. D．Live-streaming competitions have ended. 5. Which of the following can best describe the students? A．Curious. B．Polite. C．Easy-going. D．Warm-hearted. Passage 3 One day during a lunch break in junior high school, Leo noticed his classmate Francis was sitting alone and looked upset. Leo, who had always been a caring boy, decided to talk to him and lend a helping hand. Leo sat down beside Francis and asked him what was wrong. Francis thought for a moment before finally sharing that he had been struggling (斗争) with a difficult math problem but he couldn’t work it out. He had suffered from such a situation for a long time and he was feeling quite upset these days. Leo offered to help Francis with the problem at once, and they spent the next hour working together, going through the steps and working out the problem. There was a big smile on Francis’s face. As they worked together, Leo realized that Francis was not the only one who was struggling. Many of their classmates were facing the similar difficulty in their studies and were feeling very worried. Leo saw a chance to make a good influence on his classmates and decided to organize a study group after school. The study group quickly became a hit, and many students started to attend. Leo and his classmates would work together, help each other with their homework and share different methods of success. Day by day, most of them made great progress and they were much more confident than before. The group not only ▲ , but also brought them closer together. By being kind, caring and helpful, Leo was able to help his classmates and create a better learning environment for everyone. Leo knew that he could continue to make a difference to the world by spreading kindness and helping others, one act of kindness at a time. 1. Why did Francis look upset? A．Because he had no friends. B．Because he failed the math test. C．Because he lost some important things. D．Because he couldn’t work out a math problem. 2. Which of the following words can best describe Leo? A．Honest. B．Shy. C．Helpful. D．Humorous. 3. What did Leo and his classmates do in the study group? A．They did the homework by themselves. B．They played chess with other classmates. C．They shared different methods of success. D．They taught other students a foreign language. 4. Which of the following can be the best to fill in “ ▲ ” in the text? A．helped students make pocket money B．helped students improve their grades C．encouraged students to do volunteer work D．encouraged students to start some other groups 5. What’s the main idea of the text? A．Leo kindly offered to help his classmates. B．Francis made progress in the study group. C．The teacher lent a helping hand to students. D．The students work hard to get success. Passage 4 “Are you okay?” my brother Matthew asked as our car turned upside down. Driving through the desert had become our special tradition. My head felt heavy as we were stuck in the car, surrounded by sand hills. When I was a little child, I always wanted to be as close to my brother as he was with his friends. When Matthew first heard he’d have a brother, he was excited. But when I was born and he got to know that I was a girl, he felt disappointed. He even hid in his room for days, refusing to see me. As I learned to walk, I followed him everywhere. To him, I was just a “noisy little sister”. Years later, Matthew invited me to visit him at college after I said I missed him. In his room, he handed me a drink. We talked in our usual way—few words but deep understanding. He always saw my trails and became my support. Once, when our family left me out of holiday plans because I had to attend my music classes, Matthew refused to go without me. We celebrated together, just the two of us. On the cold November evening, we sat on the floor, sharing a simple meal of sandwiches and laughter. My brother had become my hero. But after our car accident, I saw his true self—weak and scared. “Are you hurt?” I asked anxiously (焦急地). When we finally got out safely, I realized I needed to protect him too. We smiled, understanding our bond (关系) had changed. This time, it was my turn to be his helper. I held his hand as we walked back to the road. Luckily, we understood each other better. 1. How did Matthew feel when he first heard he would have a brother? A．Angry. B．Disappointed. C．Excited. D．Scared. 2. What does the underlined word “trails” mean? A．Some unpleasant situations or feelings. B．Marks or signs left behind by someone or something. C．Narrow paths in the countryside for walking or biking. D．Lines or paths that show where someone or something has gone. 3. What made the writer realize she needed to protect her brother? A．Her visit to Matthew’s college. B．The family leaving the writer out of holiday plans. C．Matthew’s weakness after the accident. D．Their usual way of talking with few words. 4. What can we know from the text? A．The writer never thought she needed to take care of her brother. B．The writer disliked her brother in the past. C．The family didn’t allow the two children to make holiday plans. D．The writer and her brother got closer after the car accident. 5. What is the best title for the text? A．Celebrating Holidays: Just the Two of Us B．Our Unlucky Desert Driving Experience C．How My Brother Became My Hero D．The Changing Relationship Between My Brother and Me Passage 5 During my middle school days, there was a very special experience that would always stay in my mind. It was a cool Saturday in June. Our class had a picnic in the hill near our city. That morning, we all woke up early, full of excitement. We met up at the school gate quickly, and each of us carried backpacks filled with delicious food and drinks. We then took a bus to the hill, laughing and joking all the way. The one hour’s ride was filled with so much joy and happiness. When we arrived at the hill, we found a perfect place under some tall trees. We quickly laid out a big blanket on the soft grass and started to set up our tents. Some students took out fruit and snacks, while others prepared fun games. We played cards, told jokes and sang songs together. The delicious food made our picnic more wonderful. We shared sandwiches, fruit salad and lemonade, enjoying the cool wind. After the picnic, we carefully cleaned up the area, making sure not to leave any rubbish behind. This memory is very valuable to me. It shows these moments can become unforgettable when we are with our friends. I believe this memory will be kept in my heart forever, because it will always remind me of the joy and happiness of my middle school years. 1. What was the weather like when the writer’s class had a picnic? A．Hot. B．Cool. C．Dry. D．Cold. 2. How long did it take the writer’s class to arrive at the hill by bus? A．Half an hour. B．One hour. C．One and a half hours. D．Two hours. 3. What did the students do during the picnic? ①Cooked lunch. ②Sang songs. ③Told jokes. ④Played cards. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 4. What does the writer think of this picnic? A．Boring and meaningless. B．Tiring but exciting. C．Valuable and unforgettable. D．Educational and useful. 5. What’s the best title for the text? A．A special experience B．A perfect place in my heart C．How to share delicious food D．How to enjoy the picnic Passage 6 Ginger milk (姜撞奶) is a traditional dessert that has been passed down for many years. It’s very famous not only because it’s a simple yet heart-warming dish, but also because it carries a touching story of respect for the elderly and love. Long ago, there was a kind woman who cared deeply for her mother-in-law, because the old lady often coughed, especially on cold days. She tried hard to help her mother-in-law. Finally, she and her sister came up with a good idea. They created a special dish—ginger milk. The old lady’s health improved because of the dessert. People were so   moved by their care and respect for the elderly that they began to remember the sisters by showing their story in art. To make ginger milk, you start by washing fresh ginger, then cut it and extract (提取) its juice. Next, pour milk into a pot, add sugar and heat it, but be careful not to let the milk boil. Pour the ginger soup into a bowl and then carefully pour the heated milk into the bowl from a slight (轻微的) height, which helps the milk and ginger mix together. Don’t move it! Keep it still for ten minutes. Now the ginger milk is ready to be enjoyed. Ginger milk is more than just a dessert. It’s a symbol of love, care and tradition. It carries the spirit of the family values and the warmth of home. 1. What was wrong with the old lady? A．She had a cold. B．She coughed a lot. C．She was hungry. D．She wasn’t good at cooking. 2. Which word can best describe the sisters in the story? A．Active. B．Warm-hearted. C．Lovely. D．Knowledgeable. 3. Which picture is right while pouring milk into ginger juice? A．B． C． D． 4. Which is the correct order in making ginger milk? ① Pour milk into the pot.    ② Pour ginger soup into the bowl. ③ Add sugar.        ④ Pour heated milk into the bowl. ⑤ Stay still to cool down. A．④③②①⑤ B．④②③①⑤ C．①③②④⑤ D．①③④⑤② 5. What’s the best title for the text? A．How to make ginger milk B．A touching story about ginger milk C．Ginger milk -a heart-warming dessert D．The advantages of ginger milk Passage 1 McCormick Place in Chicago is the largest convention center in North America. It’s covered in glass, which is enjoyable for humans but deadly for birds. On Oct 5, nearly 1000 birds were found dead after having collided (碰撞) with the building’s glass walls. Most of them died on the spot because of broken bones in their heads. One key reason is the glass. The birds get fooled by it. During the day, the birds fly toward it as it reflects (反射) a perfect image of the sky and nearby trees. As night falls, the bright light from glass buildings attracts (吸引) the birds, who are usually guided by the light of the moon and stars. The recent collision occurred between the night of Oct 4 and early next morning, when the lights in the building were on for an event. Every year, nearly one billion birds collide with glass in the US, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In China, bird collisions are also common. In the autumn of 2022 and the spring of 2023, the National Anti-bird Collisions Action Alliance reported a total of 190 cases of bird collision, which included several types of birds listed as second-class protected wildlife. These sad stories could have been avoided if action had been taken. Many countries and regions have put forward building design ideas to help keep birds safe. These include using less glass in building walls and adding bird-friendly materials and stickers (贴纸) onto the buildings’ walls. Turning off lights at night also helps avoid bird collisions. Apart from regulations (规定) for bird-friendly building design, we can also do our part to save birds by putting stickers on the glass windows in our homes and closing the curtains (窗帘) at night. 1. What caused the birds’ death at McCormick Place? A．The glass in the building. B．The weakness of their head bones. C．The strong sunlight and moonlight. D．The perfect images of birds on the glass. 2. Paragraph 3 mainly shows that ________. A．bird collisions with glass are common and serious B．China will take action to deal with bird collisions C．bird collisions with glass happen more often in the US D．Some bird species are endangered because of collisions 3. What is the key solution to bird collisions? A．To cut down light pollution. B．To keep birds far away from buildings. C．To train birds to avoid glass buildings. D．To change building design ideas. 4. What can we personally do to stop bird collisions? A．Turn on lights at night. B．Add stickers on the glass windows. C．Keep curtains closed in the daytime. D．Use soft materials to cover the glass buildings. 5. What’s the purpose of having these regulations? A．To change building design ideas. B．To protect bird species. C．To cut down light pollution. D．To protect glass buildings. Passage 2 Can you imagine people will enjoy a mouth-watering, delicious ribeye steak (肉眼牛排) without harming a single animal? Aleph Farms, a food-tech company, just created the world’s first 3D-printed ribeye steak. The thick and juicy slab (厚片) smelt and tasted just like a steak. But unlike any steak found on a menu or store shelf today, this one didn’t come from a slaughtered animal. Scientists printed it with a machine which is much like a standard 3D-printer. The difference is that this printer used cells (细胞) as a form of living ink. The technology includes the printing of real living cells that are grown in a lab. They are given nutrients (养分) and kept at a temperature that lets them keep growing. Interest in this kind of new meat has grow n in recent years, partly because the technology shows it is possible. Supporters say that if meat can be printed, then no animal would need to lose its life to become people’s food. So, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the 3D-printed steak. However, we can’t get this new meat on the store shelf yet. Making meat this way is much harder and costs more than raising and killing an animal. One of the most expensive parts is the cell-growth medium (培养基). This mix of nutrients keeps the cells alive and dividing. If scientists can find lower-cost methods, we’ll be in with a chance of getting beef without killing. 1. What does the underlined word “slaughtered” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．Wild. B．Magic. C．Wounded. D．Killed. 2. How was the 3D-printed steak created by the food-tech company? A．It was grown from living cells in the lab. B．It was given nutrients by killing an animal. C．It was produced by a standard 3D-printer. D．It was kept at a low temperature to grow. 3. According to the passage, the writer’s opinion about 3D-printed meat may be ________. A．doubtful B．hopeful C．curious D．disappointed 4. Why can’t we buy 3D-printed steak in the store yet? A．Because it’s not easy to grow cells needed to produce it. B．Because it takes long to keep the cells alive and dividing. C．Because it’s difficult and expensive to make this new meat. D．Because it’s hard and expensive to raise and kill an animal. 5. What’s the passage mainly about? A．The development of 3D-printed steak. B．The introduction of 3D-printed steak. C．The delicious taste of 3D-printed steak. D．The advantages of 3D-printed steak. Passage 3 Today, cities are getting bigger and busier, which brings us challenges. We need better transport to get around and clean energy to power our homes. How can we live more conveniently? Smart cities may help. Imagine when you are close to your home, your smart watch tells your home to turn on the lights. The Internet of things (物联网) can help to do this. It connects everything to the Internet. It’s like having lots of little smart helpers. They “send messages” to things in the city and let them work together. Big data (数据) works like the brain of the city. It helps the city make decisions. For example, data about cars running in the city shows us about the traffic condition. Data about the humidity (湿度) tells us whether it is going to rain. 5G provides high-speed wireless (无线的) Internet. It makes the Internet of things possible. The speed of 5G can be up to 10 GB per second. We can download a film in just a few seconds. AI helps to deal with the data. More importantly, it learns from the data and becomes smarter.AI can work as a teacher, a tour guide, or even help to design cars and make people work in a safe way. Can a city “see” things? With sensors (传感器) , the answer is yes. Sensors are like a city’s eyes. They are in every corner of the city. They collect data on people and the environment. A smart city can be a bit like a big, clever robot. It can “think” and make decisions to make everything work in a smart way! The bins can “tell” the rubbish trucks when they are full. The buildings can “talk” to computers to help save energy. Different technologies work together to make our city smart. 1. What does the word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．The Internet. B．The smart watch. C．The Internet of things. D．The smart home. 2. What are the advantages of big data according to the passage? a. Showing the traffic condition.              b. Helping people make decisions. c. Working like the cars of the city.         d. Telling whether it is going to rain. A．a and b B．c and d C．b and c D．a and d 3. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 is written to show_____. A．what 5G is B．how 5G works C．how fast 5G is D．what the price of 5G is 4. Which is the right structure of the passage? （① ＝Paragraph 1  ② ＝Paragraph 2,…） A． B． C． D． 5. What’s the best title for the passage? A．How Can We Live Safely? B．What Makes a City Smart? C．Where Are the Smart Cities? D．Why Do We Need the Internet of Things? Passage 4 The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are coming. As we look forward to the event, there is much to be learned about it. According to a new report, the organizers promise to do less harm to the environment by minimizing the number of newly-built facility (设施). In Paris, 95 percent of stadiums (体育馆) are either already built or will be set up for short-term use. About 11,000 seats in two stadiums, Arena at Porte de la Chapelle in Paris and the Olympic aquatic center in Saint-Denis, will use recycled plastic chairs. The decision was made after local manufacturers (制造商) found there weren’t enough plastic materials, which led them to turn to recycled waste. The organizers began working with Lemon Tri and Le Pavé. The two companies got an idea of getting plastic waste from recycling bins around the city. Over 100 tons of plastic is needed to make the seats and 80 percent of it is collected from local schools and street-side bins in Seine-Saint-Denis. It is also where the plastic waste is processed into new materials. “We ask children to put their plastic bottles in the bins and tell them they’ll become the seats of the Olympic swimming pool. This helps them learn about the importance of recycling waste and how small actions can lead to big changes,” says Augustin Jaclin from Lemon Tri. Of course, collecting plastic is one thing and turning it into Olympic chairs is another. After all, making them is not as easy as making normal chairs. 1. The underlined word “minimizing” in Paragraph 2 means “________”. A．making something smaller B．making something cheaper C．making something cleaner D．making something safer 2. Why did local manufacturers decide to make recycled plastic chairs? A．They produced less waste. B．They were cheaper to produce. C．They were short of plastic materials. D．They were easier to make in a short time. 3. Paragraph 3 mainly talks about ________. A．how the plastic waste is processed B．where the recycled plastics come from C．how many chairs will be made of plastic waste D．why the organizers work with Lemon Tri and Le Pavé 4. What does Augustin Jaclin think of collecting children’s plastic bottles? A．It is challenging. B．It is tiring but creative. C．It educates children about recycling. D．It makes children interested in the Olympics. 5. What is the best title for the passage? A．Two Companies Behind the Paris Olympics B．New Stadiums Are Ready for the 2024 Olympics C．A Good Way to Teach the Public About Recycling D．Paris Olympics Use Recycled Plastics to Make Seats Passage 5 Looking at the undone homework on his desk always makes David Grey feel uncomfortable. More often than not, David leaves his homework behind and surfs the Internet or watches TV instead, waiting until the last minute. “But the longer I wait,” says David, aged 15, “the more I worry.” Everyone procrastinates (拖延) because they want to feel good now. The way to do that is to avoid the task. You can procrastinate on nearly anything, even enjoyable tasks such as planning a vacation. “Some people procrastinate cleaning. Some people procrastinate by cleaning,” says Professor Peter Stone. Research has shown that the top tasks young people procrastinate are studying and going to bed. “One big cause for procrastination is that people are afraid of failure, of not meeting others’ expectations,” Stone adds. Some people believe that procrastination will make them thrive. But researchers disagree. “I did a study several years ago, asking procrastinators to finish a task in a certain period of time,” says Stone. “They did worse than non-procrastinators: they made more mistakes and it took them longer. But they thought they did better.” No matter what the cause is, procrastination is usually not going to be good for you. For example, bedtime procrastination can lead to sleeplessness, which in turn can cause many other health problems. For those who need some drives to stop procrastinating, the best advice might be to take action first. If you’ve been procrastinating on forming a habit of exercise, just put on your walking shoes. A little bit of progress will get you moving. Next, find something to help you remember to take action. If you want to go to bed at 10:30 pm, you might set a timed dimmer switch (渐暗开关) at 10 pm. When the lights are dimmer, you’ll start going to bed. It works for most people. Finally, reward yourself every time you make progress. For example, after you’ve run 3 km, enjoy your favourite ice-cream. But be careful: it won’t work the other way around. 1. What tasks do young people procrastinate the most? A．Studying and going to bed. B．Surfing the Internet and watching TV. C．Doing homework and cleaning. D．Exercising and planning a vacation. 2. What is one big reason for people’s procrastination? A．They want to avoid doing hard work. B．They fear to lose and let others down. C．They need to finish the top tasks first. D．They plan to do the enjoyable tasks last. 3. The underlined word “thrive” in paragraph 3 most probably means ________. A．spend more time B．give up more easily C．do things better D．make more mistakes 4. What should David do if he wants to stop procrastinating on a writing task? A．Put on some soft music to help think actively. B．Enjoy a favourite ice-cream, and then start to write. C．Search the Internet for enough ideas before starting. D．Pick up a pen and write down possible starting sentences. 5. What can be the best title of this passage? A．A day of a procrastinator. B．Procrastination: yes or no? C．Say goodbye to procrastination. D．Want to feel good now? Procrastinate! Passage 6 Recently, DeepSeek has become very important in the technology world. It has caused a lot of excitement in the AI industry. DeepSeek uses an open-source strategy. This means it doesn’t share all its training data, but it does share important parts like the model structure, parameters, and training methods. This offers a great opportunity for developers, including the young talents from universities such as the University of Hong Kong and Peking University. They can now make use of these resources to explore the limitless possibilities of AI and carry out innovative (创新的) research. What really makes DeepSeek different is its great improvement in adapting (适应) to the domestic situation. Because of the possible technology limits from other countries, especially the strict controls on chip exports by some Western countries. This has influenced companies like Nvidia. For example, DeepSeek has worked with the domestic (国内的) chip maker Hygon. They have successfully made the DeepSeek models match the domestic DCU chips well. This achievement reduces our reliance on foreign chips to a certain degree. It also greatly helps the development of China’s domestic AI and chip industries. It builds the base for a more independent and creative future in the tech field. In short, DeepSeek is playing an important role. It is inspiring a new generation of young people to get involved in and contribute to the exciting world of AI. 1. What strategy has DeepSeek adopted in its AI development? A．Keeping all its technology secret. B．Sharing key technical components openly. C．Selling its models to universities only. D．Ignoring international collaborations. 2. Which universities are mentioned as using DeepSeek’s resources? A．Stanford and MIT. B．Tsinghua and Fudan. C．HKU and Peking University. D．Cambridge and Oxford. 3. Why did DeepSeek cooperate with Hygon? A．To increase foreign chip imports. B．To develop new training data. C．To compete with Nvidia directly. D．To reduce reliance on foreign chips. 4. What is special about DCU chips mentioned in the text? A．They are produced by Western countries. B．They are domestically made in China. C．They are used only in smartphones.     D．They are cheaper than other chips. 5. What can we infer about DeepSeek’s domestic adaptation efforts? A．They have failed due to technical challenges B．They support China’s independent tech development. C．They focus only on AI research, not chips. D．They increased dependence on foreign technology. Passage 7 Lenses (镜片) are useful tools that help us see things more clearly. They are widely used in our daily lives. They can help us read small words in books and take clear photos. They are also used to help people who have trouble seeing things clearly, like those who can’t see far away or those who can’t see things up close. There are many kinds of lenses, but today we will talk about convex and concave lenses. Imagine you’re using a magnifying glass (放大镜) to read small words in a book. What happens when you move the glass closer to the words? The letters get bigger, right? That’s the power of a convex lens. Convex lenses are thicker in the middle and thinner at the sides. When light passes through a convex lens, it is brought together at a single point called the focus. This is why magnifying glasses, camera lenses, and even the lenses for some old people use convex lenses to see more clearly. Different from convex lenses, concave lenses are thinner in the middle and thicker at the sides. When light passes through concave lenses, it spreads out. You can find concave lenses in your daily life. For example, if you are nearsighted (近视的), your glasses probably have concave lenses. You are nearsighted because the light entering your eyes does not focus exactly on the retina (视网膜). When you wear glasses with concave lenses, the light spreads out first and then enters the eyes, allowing it to focus correctly on the retina. In this way, you can see things clearly. 1. What is the first paragraph mainly about? A．How lenses work. B．What lenses look like. C．What lenses are used for. D．How many kinds of lenses there are. 2. Which of the following have convex lenses according to the text? a. Cameras.    b. Mirrors.    c. Magnifying glasses.    d. Nearsighted glasses. A．a, c B．a, d C．b, c D．b, d 3. How does the concave lens work? A． B． C． D． 4. How does the writer mainly organize the text in the last paragraph? A．Facts→Opinions. B．Descriptions→Examples. C．Causes→Effects. D．Problems→Solutions. 5. What is the purpose of the text? A．To express feelings of using different lenses. B．To give advice on how to learn physics well. C．To offer information about science in daily life. D．To encourage students to use more modern tools. Passage 8 No one is born with skills like surfing, skateboarding or standing on their tiptoes. Humans have no balance at birth—they can’t walk or stand. Before that can happen, their body must develop. This takes months, and for some activities, even years. You might have noticed some people are great at keeping balance. But they weren’t born with this ability. Instead, it took practice. The more you practice, the better you become, though some people are naturally skillful at it. Experts say good balance depends on information the brain receives from several body parts. These include the inner ear, eyes, muscles (肌肉), bones and joints (关节). The inner ear plays a major role in balance. The part controlling balance is the vestibular (前庭的) system with five different organs (器官). Inside these organs, there is fluid (液体). When our body and head move, the fluid sends signals to the brain, which in turn helps us know our position and stay balanced. When the vestibular system fails, we may feel dizzy (眩晕的) and fall. Eyesight also matters for balance. We need a clear sense of our surroundings to stay on our feet. If you doubt this, try standing on one foot with your eyes closed. When someone has eyesight problems, their ability to judge distances and depth can lead to loss of balance. Nerves in muscles and joints tell the brain about changes. When you step on ice, the brain quickly sends reaction instructions. If our muscles and joints are weak or slow, we are more likely to fall. Failure in any one of these three systems may result in balance problems. But when one system is affected, the other two can be trained to make up for it. 1. What does the underlined word “it”in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Riding skateboards. B．Standing on tiptoes. C．Keeping balance. D．Taking practice. 2. What’s the function of the inner ear in balance? A．To improve eyesight. B．To control body temperature. C．To strengthen muscles and joints. D．To send signals about balance to the brain. 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．Head plays a key role in keeping balance. B．The balance skills are naturally born in humans. C．Stepping on ice can cause people to think slowly. D．The other systems will improve balance if one doesn’t work. 4. What’s the structure of the text? A． B． C． D． 5. What is the best title for the text? A．The Secrets of Balance B．The Changes of Brain C．The Problems of Eyesight D．The Importance of Muscles Passage 1 Boomerang (回旋镖) children who return to live with their parents after university can be good for families, leading to closer, more supportive relationships and increased contact between the generations, a study has found. The findings contradict research published earlier this year showing that returning adult children trigger a significant decline in their parents’ quality of life and well-being. The young adults taking part in the study were “more positive than might have been expected” about moving back home — the shame is reduced as so many of their peers are in the same position, and they acknowledged the benefits of parents’ financial and emotional support. Daughters were happier than sons, often slipping back easily into teenage patterns of behaviour, the study found. Parents on the whole were more uncertain, expressing concern about the likely duration of the arrangement and how to manage it. But they acknowledged that things were different for graduates today, who leave university with huge debts and fewer job opportunities. The families featured in the study were middle-class and tended to view the achievement of adult independence for their children as a “family project”. Parents accepted that their children required supports as university students and then as graduates returning home, as they tried to find jobs paying enough to enable them to move out and get on the housing ladder. “However,” the study says, “day-to-day tensions about the prospects of achieving different dimensions of independence, which in a few extreme cases came close to conflict, characterised the experience of a majority of parents and a little over half the graduates.” Areas of disagreement included chores, money and social life. While parents were keen to help, they also wanted different relationships from those they had with their own parents, and continuing to support their adult children allowed them to remain close. 1. What is the finding of the previous research? A．The parents’ quality of life became worse than before. B．Boomerang children made their parents even happier than before. C．Boomerang children never did any housework. D．The parents were looking forward to their children’s return. 2. The underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 2 may be best replaced by ______. A．benefit B．defeat C．cause D．allow 3. What is the attitude of the college graduates towards returning home? A．They are ashamed of turning to their parents for help. B．They are proud to be independent from the family. C．They are doubtful about whether they should return. D．They are glad that they could come back. 4. What can be inferred as the reason for the “boomerang children” phenomenon? A．It is harder for the children to secure a satisfying job. B．The parents are willing to provide support to their children. C．The children want to keep in closer touch with their parents. D．There is more house work needed to be done by the children. 5. What is the side effect of the “boomerang children” phenomenon? A．Both parents and children enjoy a more harmonious relationship. B．Neither parents nor children want to do the chores at home. C．There are occasional quarrels between parents and children. D．Not only parents but also children want to be independent eagerly. Passage 2 A cafe owner has been delivering free soup for one year to a stranger going through chemotherapy (化疗). He serves up much more than meals — he has spent the last year serving up kindness to a stranger who loved his cooking. Juan Carlos Beristain runs JC’s Cafe in Cary, Illinois. In addition to making coffee, the 49-year-old man is famous for serving up many delicious soups. Noah Dionesotes is just one of the local people who adore Beristain’s soups. Being in poor health, Dionesotes has been depending on the soups as a valuable source of nutrition (营养来源) throughout his chemotherapy treatments. Beristain learned of Dionesotes’s health problems sometime last year after he saw a neighbor’s Facebook post about the man’s condition — and his love for the cafe’s soups. Beristain filled up a few cups of fresh soup at once and brought them to Dionesotes’s house. Dionesotes was surprised to find Beristain on his doorstep with food in hand — and he was even more shocked when Beristain told him not to worry about payment. Ever since that first meeting, Beristain has been delivering free soup to Dionesotes’s house as often as four times per week for the last year. “I really feel it when other people are in pain,” Beristain said. “I felt that I could help him at least by delivering the soup that he likes, with the nutrition that is going to help him.” Though Dionesotes’s friends are now trying to raise money for his next round of chemotherapy treatments, he says that Beristain’s kindness has been a very helpful kind of treatment for his illness. “I think he’s a great human,” said Dionesotes. 1. What does the underlined word “adore” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Try. B．Love. C．Make. D．Bring. 2. How did Beristain know about Dionesotes’s health problems? A．By talking with him in JC’s Cafe. B．By overhearing a neighbor talking. C．By seeing a neighbor’s online post. D．By coming across him in the hospital. 3. What did Beristain do after he heard Dionesotes’s story? A．He visited him in the hospital. B．He delivered soup to his home. C．He made special meals for him. D．He raised money for his treatments. 4. Which of the following can best describe Beristain? A．Warm-hearted and caring. B．Risk-loving and brave. C．Strong-minded and honest. D．Hard-working and careful. 5. What can we learn about Juan Carlos Beristain? A．He is 40 years old. B．He is a cafe owner. C．He runs his business in LA． D．He offers free food for homeless people. Passage 3 A man known for his generous acts of mowing lawns (修剪草坪) for free has sparked an extraordinary wave of kindness, raising over$700,000 for an elderly woman named Beth. Spencer, from CS Mowing, was contacted by a friend at the city about Beth, who was struggling with an overgrown lawn. The city had issued a warning, threatening to charge her $240 for maintenance — a fee she couldn’t afford. Spencer visited Beth’s home, where she shared her struggles in finding help. Moved by her situation, he transformed her lawn for free. Beth was overwhelmed (溢于言表的) with gratitude, brought to tears by the kind gesture. Spencer shared the heartwarming transformation in a video titled “Her Tears Said It All: “My Prayers Have Been Answered””, and the response was overwhelming. Viewers were eager to help Beth beyond her lawn, suggesting donations to address accessibility issues at her home, such as installing a ramp, repairing her driveway, and adding a chair lift. Spencer set up a GoFundMe page with a goal of $100,000, but the donations quickly surpassed expectations. Over 28,000 people contributed; with one donor giving $2,500. Messages poured in from donors who were inspired by Spencer’s kindness and Beth’s story. “I love this story. This is everything that is good in the world. Beth, I hope you get all the upgrades you can and are able to enjoy them,” one donor wrote. Spencer recorded the moment he informed Beth about the fundraising efforts. Her reaction was pure and emotional, as she tearfully asked, “Why?” Spencer replied; “They kind of fell in love with you and your story. We just wanted to come together as a community to help you out and get you to a better spot.” Beth’s story is a reminder of the power of community, compassion,and the ripple effect of a single act of kindness. Spencer’s willingness to help others continues to inspire people far and wide. 1. How did Spencer know about Beth’s situation? A．A friend of his told him about it. B．His company informed him of it. C．The city issued him a warning. D．Beth asked him to help her with it. 2. Why-did Spencer set up a GoFundMe page? A．To advertise his company. B．To respond to viewers’ advice. C．To help more needy people around. D．To witness the power of the Internet. 3. What does the underlined word “surpassed” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Created. B．Fell short of. C．Went beyond. D．Challenged. 4. Which of the following can best describe Spencer? A．Honest and generous. B．Confident and outgoing. C．Devoted and humble. D．Kind and sympathetic. 5. Which of the following can be inferred from the article? A．Similar campaigns will be carried out across the city to help other elderly people. B．The money raised will only be spent on improving Beth’s home accessibility. C．Spencer’s act of kindness will encourage more people to join volunteer lawn-mowing. D．Beth’s improved living situation will inspire more positive social actions. Passage 4 When it comes to having a healthy body, seeing may be believing. Experiments suggest that people who are shown pictures of their clogged arteries (动脉阻塞)  may be more likely to stay healthy than people who are not. Researchers studied just over 3,500 people. These people were between 40 and 60 years of age. Each person had at least one risk for heart disease, but no signs. The researchers divided these subjects into two groups. The first group received what was called usual care like taking medicine or talking with health care workers about heart disease. However, the members of the other group were shown pictures of their arteries. Researchers also gave them special guidance on why those pictures might be a sign of future health problems. One year later, the people who watched the images of their own arteries had less risk for heart disease than those who weren't shown the pictures. That is where the “pictures” part may help. Doctors warn that many people think they have healthy hearts but, actually, they do not. Clogged arteries can be a silent killer. It takes many years to develop and patients may show no signs until the condition is serious and difficult to treat. Because it is a silent killer, experts say patients only remember a small part of what their doctor tells them to do Seeing a picture is much more effective. To use a popular English expression, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Smoking, an unhealthy habit, and being short of exercise increase the risk of heart attacks. Exercising for at least 30 minutes every day of the week will help to prevent heart disease. Eating at least five servings(份) of fruit and vegetables a day, and limiting your salt intake to less than one spoon a day, also helps to prevent heart attacks. 1. What can we learn from the second paragraph? A．Both of the two groups received so-called usual care. B．More than 3,500 people of all ages took part in the study. C．Those people who attended the research might have heart disease. D．Heart disease is more difficult to treat without medicine. 2. What is the influence of seeing the arterial picture on heart disease? A．It can make people eat more. B．It can be a silent killer. C．It can lower the risk of heart disease. D．It has no effect on heart disease. 3. Why are clogged arteries a silent killer? A．Because some people are doubtful about what doctors say. B．Because the illness has a bad influence on people's brain health. C．Because clogged arteries can kill a person in a short time. D．Because people can’t feel the development of the disease. 4. What should we do to prevent heart attacks according to the text? A．Stop or avoid smoking. B．Take as much sugar as salt. C．Exercise once a week. D．Eat as many nuts as possible. 5. Which of the following is most likely to benefit from the findings? A．A food provider. B．A health helper. C．A safety researcher. D．A medicine seller. Passage 5 As well as impressive physical characteristics, elephants have rich cultural customs, passed down through customs and social behaviour which is learned, remembered, and shared within their herds (种群). This is possible partly because of their social structure. Elephants live in complex, tightly knit, multi-generational societies, led by older females known as matriarch (女家长). Younger elephants observe and imitate the behaviour of their elders, learning through experience. It helps that the herd does almost everything together, from feeding to raising each others’ young. These communications lead to deep long-lasting relationships, which can last for decades. Possibly because of these links, elephants seem to have emotional capability. Just like humans, the creatures have been seen displaying signs of grief. When an elephant dies, others in the herd have been observed to repeatedly return to where the individual passed, which is said to be part of a mourning (哀悼) ceremony. They may sniff and touch the body and bones and cover the site with leaves and sand. Moreover, a 2020 study by researchers Goldenberg and Wittemyer found that “elephants show broad interest in their dead regardless of the strength of former relationships with the dead individual”, which may indicate advanced sensation, the scientists say. There’s a saying found in many languages — “an elephant never forgets”. In fact, memory has been necessary to the survival of some elephant herds. A study within Great Kruger National Park found that, during an extreme drought in 2016, elephant groups led by matriarchs who had previously lived through a serious drought, had higher survival rates. Researchers concluded that the matriarchs likely remembered where sources of water could be located. So, count yourself lucky that you live on the same planet as these large majestic animals. 1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．How elephants develop cultural traditions through social structure. B．The physical characteristics of elephant herds. C．The dangers faced by young elephants. D．The diet of elephants in different seasons. 2. What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean? A．physical strength. B．ability to feel emotions. C．hunting skills. D．communication methods. 3. According to the 2020 study, what behavior did elephants show toward the dead? A．They only mourned close family members. B．They avoided the remains of dead elephants. C．They showed interest regardless of past relationships. D．They buried the dead immediately after death. 4. Why does the author mention the 2016 drought in Great Kruger National Park? A．To prove elephants have poor survival skills. B．To show the importance of memory in elephant survival. C．To criticize human interference in nature. D．To explain how elephants find food. 5. What is the author’s attitude toward elephants in the last sentence ? A．Indifferent. B．Admiring. C．Doubtful. D．Negative. Passage 6 Ashley Liberto and her dog Bentley have been inseparable since she got him eight years ago. When Bentley had trouble walking a few years ago, Liberto was worried. “I took him to the pet hospital. He was diagnosed (诊断) with an amputated (截肢) right elbow and would need a prosthetic leg,” Liberto says. Luckily, the surgery (外科手术) was a success. After Bentley started moving again on three legs, Liberto decided to get a custom prosthetic leg (定制的假肢) for him. When she saw the cost of custom dog prosthetics, the teacher at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina reached out to some of her former students for help in finding a more affordable choice. Providence Day School has a class focused on computer- aided design (计算机辅助设计) and 3D printing. The teacher, Todd Johnson, says, “It’s an introductory level class that teaches students to make basic shapes using the technology. But when Liberto suggested trying to make a prosthetic leg for her dog, the students were excited to help and try something new.” “I thought it was a chance for the students to see a real- world application of what they were learning at school. I knew once the students started thinking about it seriously, they would come up with excellent designs,” Johnson says. The class broke up into small groups to come up with designs for Bentley. Team leader Brandon Hollis and his group came up with the winning design. Hollis group spent weeks creating a prosthetic leg for Bentley. “It fit way better than I could have hoped for. It still needs some small changes, and then it should fit perfectly,” Hollis says. The students hope to have a finished custom ( adj.量身设计的) and comfortable prosthetic leg for Bentley in the next few weeks. Even though the class has ended, the young designers have continued the project on their own time. 1. What happened to Bentley? A．He was hit by a car. B．He had a terrible illness. C．He got lost on his way home. D．He got separated from his owner. 2. What did Liberto do for Bentley? A．She provided some students to play with him. B．She tried to get a new leg for him. C．She gave him some walking training. D．She found a new home for him. 3. How did the students feel about making a leg? A．It was a piece of cake to them. B．They were excited to try something new prosthetic C．They didn’t take it seriously. D．It was too hard for them to finish. 4. What does Johnson expect of his students? A．They can put what they’re learning in the classroom into practice. B．They can think carefully about what they want to learn. C．They can pay some attention to animal protection. D．They can develop new 3D printing technology. 5. What is Hollis and his group’s plan for the next few weeks? A．Sharing their design with others. B．Offering free design courses. C．Making their design better. D．Introducing a new design. 6 / 14 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $