特训 S202 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-202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）I worked as a journalist and I was lucky to have an interview with Ezra Pryme, the famous English eccentric (怪人). I say "lucky", because Ezra Pryme doesn't have much time for humans and he almost has no visitors. He is very rich and he has a very big country house with a large garden. He has got a large family, but he never sees any of his children or his grandchildren. "I haven't got any time for them," he says. He has the largest collection of Art Deco objects in the world, but he is the only one who ever sees them. I knocked at the door of the house at exactly 3 p.m.. Ezra's servant opened the door for me. I was led through a large hall where all sorts of paintings are on the walls and then into a library. I waited for a while and at last a very short man appeared. As soon as he saw me, he held out his hand. Not expecting this, I hesitated for a moment. "You can shake hands," he said. "I don't have any diseases!" "Mind the steps!" he cried, leading me down some steps. "I don't say that to all my visitors, you know!" 1. The underlined word "hesitated" probably means ______. A. introduced oneself B. held out one's hand C. showed uncertainty D. showed dislikes 2. The writer was allowed to have the interview ______. A. because he was not a human being B. because he was a lucky journalist C. but we don't know the reason D. since the eccentric likes journalists 3. Ezra Pryme is called eccentric for the following reasons EXCEPT ______. A. he never sees any of his children B. he has no time for humans C. he has seldom had visitors D. he decided to see the journalist 4. From the passage we may infer ______. A. Ezra Pryme lives far away from people B. Ezra Pryme keeps himself away from other people C. the writer hesitated because he thought Ezra Pryme had some disease D. the short man really has some illness 5. Which of the following most reflects the character of Ezra Pryme? A. He asked the servant to open the door for the guest. B. The guest waited for a while before he appeared. C. Nobody but he sees his collection. D. He asked the guest to mind the steps. Passage B （2023.1・广东春季高考）Anger is a natural feeling that everyone experiences in life. Some researchers believe the first sound a baby makes when born could be a sign of anger. Anger may be the first feeling we have and respond to. It’s in many cases a perfectly healthy feeling. Anger can cause people to make very positive changes in their lives. Sometimes we have to be angry at injustice (不公正), at wrong doings, or even at nature, before we can do what needs to be done to correct wrongs or make things better. But of course, that is not how we usually think of anger. Most people think of anger as a feeling we must keep under control. Children are sometimes sent to their rooms or punished for expressing anger in an uncontrolled way. Parents tell a child to control himself when the child shows anger. We may be angry with friends or at work, but we know it’s not right to show it. Very early in life, we learn that anger is something that must be controlled. We learn this for a good reason. Uncontrolled anger can lead to fights, car accidents, bad relationships with others, unacceptable social behavior, and many other problems. However, many experts say that if one suppresses his anger, he may suffer serious mental and physical health problems. So what can we do to understand and calm this feeling? One solution is to talk about it with someone we trust, for example, a good friend. We can also try to walk away from a situation that causes anger, ask a doctor for advice, or just exercise more in our daily life. And of course we may have many other methods. Whatever solution we choose, as long as we are trying to find the solution to the problem, we have already taken the first step in the right direction. 1. According to Paragraph 1, anger can _____. A lead to justice B. keep us healthy C. help us tell right from wrong D. help us make things better 2. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us? A. We are taught to control anger. B. Anger appears early in life. C. We shouldn’t get angry at work. D. Angry children should be punished. 3. The underlined word “suppresses” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____. A. holds in B. takes in C. expresses D. understands 4. Which of the following can help deal with anger? A. Excellent physical health. B. A talk with a close friend. C. Some exercises given by teachers. D. A good relationship with others. 5. What does the author think of anger? A. Anger shown by children is unacceptable. B. Anger leads to deadly mental and physical illnesses. C Anger can be a healthy feeling and need be treated properly. D. Anger builds up relationships with our friends or workmates. Passage 1 About 20 years ago, a man named Jose Gutierrez found a book in the garbage (垃圾). It was Anna Karenina by the famous writer Leo Tolstoy. At that time, Jose was working as a garbage truck driver in Colombia. Every night, he would find books that rich people had thrown away. He thought it was such a waste, so he began to collect the books. Sometimes, he picked up as many as 50 or 60 in one night. He cleaned them carefully and placed them on shelves. As time went by, the number of books grew. After many years, he saved over 20,000 books! His home slowly turned into a library, and he proudly named it “The Power of Words”. Jose’s city has some public libraries, but they are far from the areas where many poor families live. Also, buying books is too expensive for many of these families. So Jose made his home library free and open on weekends. Children come to read stories, and adults come to learn new things. Jose also came from a poor family. His mother read stories to him every night. Even though they didn’t have much, his mother’s love for books helped Jose grow up with a strong interest in reading. Even now, Jose still looks for books in the garbage, just like he did years ago. In recent years, he has also traveled to other countries to share his story and encourage people to love reading. Jose always says, “Books can change lives.” He hopes that, through his work, more people will start reading and build a better future for themselves. 1. Why did Jose start collecting books from the garbage? A．He thought books were valuable. B．He wanted to make his city clean. C．He needed books for his workplace. D．He could sell them to book collectors. 2. What is “The Power of Words”? A．A story Jose wrote. B．Jose’s home library. C．A name of a local street. D．A book Jose collected. 3. Why did Jose make his library free? A．To make himself famous. B．To work with public libraries. C．To help poor people read and learn. D．To get more support from rich people. 4. How did Jose’s mother influence him? A．She taught him to drive. B．She bought him many books. C．She encouraged him to work hard. D．She developed his love for reading. 5. What is the main idea of the story? A．Knowledge is power. B．Waste today, lose tomorrow. C．Actions speak louder than words. D．One’s love of reading can help many. Passage 2 Last Friday, our class held a special and meaningful activity—working on the farm. The purpose of the activity was to give us a chance to experience labor (劳动) and improve our skills. We were excited when we heard the news. Guided by our teachers, we took part in the activity. Every eight students prepared their farming tools—together as a group, which played a key role in developing their ability to work with each other. Then, following a process of farming, we managed to create an excellent environment for the growth of vegetables. Although there were challenges like the hard soil and heavy tools, these could be seen as chances to build up both our bodies and mind. At the end of the day, we students mastered the skill of building cucumber frames (黄瓜架). It seemed easy to make them, but in fact, it was quite difficult to make them stand straightly. Although it might be tiring, we enjoyed the simple joy of farming. “There couldn’t be a better chance to enjoy the beauty of farming, which enhanced (增强) my responsibility to value the fruit of others’ labor and improved my farming skills,” said Liu Li, one of my classmates. More amazingly, great influences were seen when it comes to students’ daily life. “I began to make sure the zero waste dinner, and loved planting in my yard,” said another student in my class. All students loved the school trip. Some of us even suggested making a school garden in the empty land so that they could grow their vegetables and enjoy the fruit of the labor. The teachers thought the idea was quite great. 1. What does the underlined word “news” refer to? A．Working on the farm. B．Sharing farming with farmers. C．Enjoying the beauty of farming. D．Relaxing themselves on the farm. 2. What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．The activity is done in groups. B．The students don’t have any challenges. C．The cucumber frames are easy to build. D．The tools are not useful to the students. 3. Which of the followings is the students’ opinion on labor? A．Experiencing farm life is boring. B．Labor can enhance learning skills. C．Labor has an influence on their daily life. D．Farming is something hard to achieve. 4. What car we can predict (预测) from the end of the passage? A．Students may enjoy the fruit on the farm. B．More farming activities will be organized. C．There may be a vegetable garden in the school. D．Teachers may build a fruit garden in the school. 5. What does the passage mainly tell us? A．Students prepare their farming tools. B．Students master the skill of building cucumber frames. C．Students value the fruit of others’ labor. D．Students learn a lot from the meaningful farm experience. Passage 3 As a vlogger (视频博主), Dong Meihua gets a lot of attention, as her videos show people some food that can be found in the beautiful mountains of Yunnan. “When I was young, I decided to leave my hometown and look for chances in the big city,” she says. “However, after returning home, I found my interest in exploring and presenting the beauty of my hometown Yunnan, as it has a unique style of cooking that is different from others.” Dong throws herself into exploring her hometown, which has encouraged her to film daily and post videos weekly for seven years. Now, she has shared more than 600 short videos online. Dong now has around 40 million online followers in China and abroad, and some of her videos even get up to 50 million views each. “Although the food we eat is different, it makes up some of our best memories. These are shared by all humans,” she says, believing that is why so many people love to see the happiness of her family as they share three meals a day. Dong believes it is her job to lead more villagers in Yunnan to make more money. She has worked with food factories and successfully helped sell over 120 kinds of local farm products. The daily sales reach as much as 200,000 yuan, which in turn supports over 1,000 jobs. Dong is very proud of her hometown and wants to share its beauty with the world. “Life in Yunnan is a lifestyle worth seeing,” Dong says. “I will continue to use my camera to record everything here, truly allowing the world to see my beloved hometown, and I also welcome more friends from home and abroad to visit Yunnan.” 1. What does the underlined word “unique” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Special. B．Popular. C．Traditional. D．Delicious. 2. How often does Dong post videos? A．Every day. B．Every week. C．Every month. D．Every season. 3. Why are her videos loved by so many people according to Paragraph 4? A．Because they teach people how to cook meals. B．Because they show the different food Dong eats. C．Because Dong has a happy family. D．Because people have similar memories about food. 4. Which of the following can best describe Dong? A．Strict and polite. B．Honest and funny. C．Serious and patient. D．Hardworking and helpful. 5. What will Dong do in the future? A．Move to a big city and film more videos. B．Stop doing her job and enjoy her life in Yunnan. C．Stop making videos to sell local farm products. D．Continue to use her camera to record her hometown. Passage 4 I’m a fairly intelligent person who has spent nearly 10 years learning mechanics(机械学), but I have no formal education. I have always struggled to make people trust me. However, this past year I have finally gotten to where I feel I will probably live a better life! I started out this year having just taken another factory job with slightly higher pay than my last one. I was making $13.50 an hour at my last job and struggling to live. Three months ago, my neighbor bought a used Harley motorcycle(哈雷摩托)that everyone thought had some serious damage. After taking a look at it, I said that I would be able to repair it. It turned out that I saved them $2, 000 that they expected to pay to rebuild it. They were impressed with my work and told many of their friends about me. I got a lot of new business just through word of mouth. In about two months I had over a dozen people coming to me for work and I was making great money. I was making thousands a month on the side on a good month. But because of the instability of the work, I still couldn’t leave my day job at that point. Then I got a job through one of my customers working on heavy equipment and diesel trucks(柴油汽车). I was able to impress them by solving difficult problems quickly. They offered me another job that started even higher—$17 an hour. I finally made some progress. In one year’s time I went from being the lowest level employee to having employers begging me to work for them. Now I can honestly say I feel truly proud of myself and my skills. 1. Why did the writer struggle to gain people’s trust? A．Because he was not intelligent enough. B．Because he was not formally educated. C．Because he had little working experience. D．Because he lacked professional knowledge. 2. What happened to the writer after he offered to repair the motorcycle? A．He caused some serious damage to it. B．His neighbor paid him $2,000. C．He rebuilt the motorcycle with an expert’s help. D．He started getting more business afterwards. 3. The underlined word “instability” in Paragraph 4 might mean ________ in Chinese. A．不稳定 B．不方便 C．缺点 D．优势 4. Which of the following does NOT describe the writer? A．He is fairly smart. B．He is hard-working. C．He is unpleasantly proud. D．He is skilled in mechanics. 5. What does the writer’s experience teach us? A．It is unimportant to be intelligent. B．It is necessary to have formal education. C．The best business is done through word of mouth. D．Both learning and hard work are important for success. Passage 5 Shang Yang was a politician (政治家) of the Qin state. He was very wise and forward-thinking. He worked out several reform (改革) plans for the state, including focusing on farming and giving rewards (奖励) to soldiers who were successful during wars. But at the beginning, these reforms were not easily carried out. Only a few people in the state understood Shang’s talent and the advantages of his plans. Most people had little trust and confidence in him. To solve this problem, Shang came up with an idea. He ordered some soldiers to put a thin wooden pole at the south gate of the Qin state capital. This attracted many people. Then, in front of the crowd, he said loudly, “People of Qin, whoever takes this pole to the north gate will get a reward of 10 gold pieces.” It was a simple task and the reward was big. Some people passed and no one stepped forward. They all thought that Shang was joking. Hearing no answer, Shang stepped forward and said, “I will increase the reward to 50 gold pieces.” The words sounded even more unbelievable. Finally, a man from the crowd came forward to take the pole. He put the pole on his shoulders and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang paid the man 50 gold pieces. Soon, the people were saying that Shang was a man of his word. When he began promoting (推行) his reforms, the people followed and did not question him. Under the great reforms, Qin grew strong and united all the states, becoming the first empire (帝国) of China. Later, people drew the Chinese idiom “立木取信” from this story. 1. Shang Yang’s reforms ________. A．were never trusted by people B．made Qin grow strong C．were carried out easily at the beginning D．focused on farming and education 2. What does the underlined phrase “a man of his word” mean? A．A man who can keep his promises. B．A man who is talkative. C．A man who is good at arguing. D．A man who often has words with others. 3. Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A．①/②/③/④⑤⑥⑦ B．①/②/③④⑤/⑥⑦ C．①②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ D．①②/③④/⑤⑥⑦ 4. What is the most important lesson from Shang Yang’s story? A．Actions speak louder than words. B．Keeping promises builds trust. C．Money can solve all problems. D．New ideas are always resisted (抵制). 5. Where can you probably read this passage? A．A travel guide. B．A health magazine. C．A history storybook. D．A business newspaper. Passage 6 Xiaoqiang, my little brother, is my uncle’s son. He is only two months younger than me. Whenever I think of him, two interesting things will come into my mind. When I was six years old, he with his parents moved from the south of China to my hometown—a very small town in the north. The door of my house was made of iron. You know, the northern part of China was so cold in winter that doors were all clothed with frost (霜). Xiaoqiang once cane to my house and said that was sugar. I corrected him saying that was frost. But he insisted. I gave up and said, “Sugar is sweet. Go and taste.” He really did that. But his tongue was stuck (粘) to the door. It was my mom helped him out with warm water. For this I was beaten by my dad. The other interesting thing happened when we were in Grade 7. After they moved to my hometown, we almost did everything together, began our primary school, entered the same middle school and we have been classmates for nearly nine years. For some time, we hated going to school and tried to make all excuses just to skip (悄悄溜走). My classroom was on the second floor, not very high. One day, we tried to jump out through the windows when the teacher turned to the blackboard to write. I did it with two other close friends, of course including him. I made it first. I did it. So was the next one. When he started to move, the teacher was making sound. He was so afraid, he didn’t jump right. He was hung by the window on his clothes. About half an hour, he shouted in a poor voice, “_______”. You can imagine what a “wonderful” scene it was! 1. The underlined word “insist” most probably means ________. A．say “yes” B．refuse to change C．become angry D．take advice 2. Because Xiaoqiang thought the white frost on the door was sugar ________. A．I tasted the frost with him B．I tried to correct him and told him the truth C．I went to the door and tasted it to show that was not sugar D．my mom and dad beat me and stuck my tongue onto the door 3. Xiaoqiang and I almost did everything together ________. A．after we went to Grade Seven B．since they began our primary school C．after he moved to my hometown with his family D．since we left the same middle school 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the story? A．Xiaoqiang and I were both hung by the window on our clothes B．Xiaoqiang lived in the south, so he mistook frost for sugar. C．Xiaoqiang is my younger brother because he was two years younger than me. D．Xiaoqiang is my close friend, so we two jumped through the window and both did it. 5. “________” can be the missing sentence in the passage. A．What a nice place I am having! B．The higher I stand, the farther I can see. C．Sir, may I go back there? D．Would you like to come with me? Passage 1 Cities around the world are racing to become “smart”. It’s just like a classroom full of hard-working students. Take Toronto, Canada, for example. Tech company Google has made public a 1,500-page plan. It is going to remake two neighborhoods with things like snow-melting roads. To build smart cities, we need lots of new technologies, such as robots and artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies will lead to safer and more efficient (效率高的) cities. However, they will also raise questions about privacy. But there is a more serious problem: Smart cities will be difficult to manage. As we know, tech products are sometimes unreliable (不可靠的). The Internet and our computers break down regularly. Tech products also age quickly. Only a few years into their lives, problems may become commoner and commoner. In smart cities, many basic systems and services, such as water services, are based on such tech products. What if they break down regularly? Can you imagine the result? New technologies in 2020 will be outdated before 2025. If we use smart technologies widely in cities, we will need to be prepared to replace them every few years. But who would want to pay this bill? The most important problem is whether having a smart city will make us better at solving urban problems. Smart technologies can’t solve problems on their own. Suppose AI programs discover a road that needs to be repaired. It still requires people to show up with asphalt (沥青) and a steamroller (蒸汽压路机), doesn’t it? As an engineer, I think smart technologies should have a place in cities. However, that place is not everywhere. For many of our urban problems, we don’t really need the latest technologies. The best of the old ideas works better. 1. The underlined word “students” refers to ________. A．cities in Canada B．advanced technologies C．cities around the world D．people living in the cities 2. According to the article, what is Google going to do? A．Invent snow-melting roads. B．Make the company more efficient. C．Remake two neighborhoods in Toronto. D．Make public a plan for rebuilding Toronto. 3. According to the article, what do we need to build smart cities? A．The best of old ideas. B．Lots of new technologies. C．Asphalt and steamrollers. D．The internet and computers. 4. According to the author, smart cities will be ________. A．not as efficient as imagined B．easier to manage C．safe and convenient D．harmful to the environment 5. The example of a road that needs to be repaired is used to show ________. A．tech products break down regularly in smart cities B．it is difficult and expensive to manage a smart city C．smart technologies can’t solve problems on their own D．many new technologies become outdated within five years Passage 2 Many people say that when they use weighted quilts (被子), they have better sleep, lower stress and anxiety, and are more relaxed than using a light one. But there aren’t many studies to show the benefits of lying under a weighted quilt. Recently, researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden did a study to find out whether using a weighted quilt can actually help sleep. Twenty-six young, healthy adults took part in the study. In one stage, they were covered with a weighted quilt (weighing about 12% of their body weight) for one hour before bedtime, then they had an eight-hour sleep. Researchers collected their saliva samples (唾液样本) during the pre-sleep hour to record changes in melatonin (褪黑素) and other hormone concentrations (激素浓度). In the next stage, participants (参与者) were covered with a light quilt (2.4% of their body weight) for the night. They found that when participants laid under a weighted quilt for an hour before bedtime, they showed a 32% increase in salivary melatonin concentration (唾液褪黑素浓度). Melatonin plays a big role in body’s sleep-wake cycle. The body produces melatonin at night, and there are a few ways to get melatonin from other sources—certain foods (like cherries and milk) or melatonin supplements (补充剂). While this study is small and just a first step exploring the health benefits of weighted quilts, it does suggest that weighted quilts may help sleep. More related studies will be carried out in the future. 1. What does the underlined word anxiety probably mean? A．Happiness. B．Concern. C．Excitement. D．Fear. 2. How did researchers measure the changes of melatonin in the study? A．By recording how long the participants have deep sleep. B．By asking if the participants sleep well the whole night. C．By collecting participants’ saliva samples before bedtime. D．By giving participants medical examination after sleeping. 3. In the study, if the participant’s weight is 60 kg, how heavy will the light quilt be? A．About 1.5 kg. B．About 3.5 kg. C．About 7.5 kg. D．About 12.5 kg. 4. What can you infer (推断) from paragraph 5? A．Drinking milk can help people sleep well. B．The body can not produce melatonin itself. C．Melatonin can hardly influence one’s sleep. D．Melatonin supplements can be used every night. 5. Which is the best title for the passage? A．Better sleep, better health B．Earlier bedtime, better sleep C．Melatonin: your sleep saver D．Weighted quilts: a better choice Passage 3 Do dragons exist today? Although often mistaken for a mythical（神话的）creature, we actually live among several different types of “dragons.” For example, you may have seen dragonfly flying over a summer garden or read about a Komodo dragon lizard. The ocean has its share of dragons, too. The blue dragon is a marine（海洋的）snail without a shell. It is commonly known as a blue sea slug（海参）. This particular species of marine snail can swallow a bubble of air（which it holds in its stomach）that enables it to float upside down on the surface of the ocean. The underside of the slug is blue, and it back is a gray color. This helps to conceal it from birds flying overhead and from fish swimming below. Blue dragons feed on poisonous jellyfish and other similar species. When food is in short supply, they will eat each other. They collect toxins（毒素）from the jellyfish and store it in many finger-like structures. This ability to store poison gives them a much stronger sting（刺）than the jellyfish itself. They use this poison as a defense against enemies. The sting can also be felt by people. These creatures are rarely visible for study and observation except for when they come close to land during times of onshore winds. They have been seen in Hawaii and in tropical（热带）waters around the world. Beware（当心）of the blue dragon’s sting! 1. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A．It gives details about the topic. B．It introduces the subject. C．It introduces the author. D．It gives examples of mythical monsters. 2. What does the underlined word “conceal” in the second paragraph mean? A．Discover. B．Notice. C．Protect. D．Hide. 3. How does the coloring of the blue sea slug provide protection? A．It floats right side up so the blue faces down in the water. B．Its gray coloring makes it look the same as ocean waves. C．Its blue underside and its gray back help it not be seen from above and below. D．It gives off blue poison into the water to protect it from enemies. 4. What’s the blue dragon’s main defense against enemies? A．It floats upside down in the water. B．It stores poison and stings enemies. C．It feeds on poisonous jellyfish. D．It moves to coastal waters during times of onshore winds. 5. Which of the following facts about the animal is true according to the passage? A．The animal has the word “dragon” as part of its name because it is a mythical creature. B．We can only see types of “dragons” in oceans. C．A bubble of water in its stomach enables it to float upside down. D．The creature are not commonly seen by people for study and observation. Passage 4 Walk or drive to work? Which way is lower in carbon (碳)? To be friendly to the environment, you may choose to walk. Have you ever tried to live a low-carbon life through your diet (日常饮食)? A new study from the University of Oxford has looked into the health and environmental influences of 15 foods common in western diets. Among these, plant based (基于植物的) foods included fruits, vegetables, nuts and potatoes. It also studied animal-based foods, including red meat, chicken, milk products, eggs and fish. According to the study’s lead researcher, Michael Clark, “Choosing better and greener diets is one of the main ways people can improve their health and protect the environment.” That is to say, plant-based diets are much healthier for us and kinder to the environment. To get this result, researchers compared the influence of eating another portion (一份) of each food with the increased risk of a few illnesses. They also found out the environmental harm for each animal-based food and each plant-based food. By using this method, the study found that red meats were the most unfriendly foods to the environment. Keeping farm animals produces a large number of methane (甲烷) that keeps 30 times more heat than CO2. As well as making the earth warmer, eating too much red meat is known to increase the risk of a few illnesses, such as heart trouble. Plant-based diets can give us the same health benefits in a much greener way. According to the study, without eating or using meat and milk products, global farmland use could be cut down by more than 75% and still feed the world. Speaking to the Guardian (英国卫报), Tim Benton of Chatham House (英国皇家国际事务研究所) said, “If we can give people reasonable official (官方的) advice of what a healthy and green diet is, the world and its people would be in a much better place.” 1. Which one is animal-based food? A．Milk products. B．Fruits. C．Potatoes. D．Vegetables. 2. What’s the result of this study? A．Many people choose to walk to work. B．Plant-based diets are healthier and greener. C．The more we eat, the better the environment is. D．15 foods common in western diets are not healthy. 3. What is the main idea of paragraph 5? A．The harm of CO2. B．The risk of heart trouble. C．A reason for keeping animals. D．Two disadvantages of red meats. 4. What does the underlined word “benefits” in paragraph 6 mean in Chinese? A．问题 B．害处 C．益处 D．赞扬 5. What will this study probably be used for? A．Teaching farmers to plant vegetables correctly. B．Offering doctors new methods to treat patients. C．Guiding people to lose weight by doing exercise. D．Giving official advice on health and environment. Passage 5 The sun sets on a field in southern England. When it rises again the following morning, that field has been changed into a huge work of art. A large part of the crop (庄稼) has been pressed into a pattern of circles, squares and other shapes. Farmers have reported finding strange circles in their fields for centuries. The earliest mention of a crop circle dates back to the 1500s. Crop circles, however, didn’t get attention until 1980, when a farmer in England discovered three circles in his field. The world first began to learn about crop circles. By the 1990s, crop circles had become something of a tourist attraction. In 1990 alone, more than 500 circles appeared in Europe. Within the next few years, there were thousands. Crop circles can come in many different shapes, changing in size. Most early crop circles were simple. But after 1990, the circles changed. Crops can be made to look like just about anything — smiling faces, flowers or even words. People have long been wondering who or what is creating these crop circles. Possibly the most widely known idea is that crop circles are the work of visitors from other planets. Probably the most scientific opinion says that crop circles are created by vortices (涡旋). They force the air down to the ground, which presses the crops down. Dr. Terence Meaden, an expert, says when the dust (沙尘) gets caught up in a vortex, it can appear to glow (发光), which may explain the UFO-like glowing lights many people have seen. 1. How does the author introduce the topic? A．By telling a story. B．By asking a question. C．By giving a comparison. D．By describing a scene. 2. When did the world become interested in crop circles? A．In the 1500s. B．After 1980. C．In 1900. D．After 1990. 3. Which of the following is TRUE about crop circles in Paragraph 4? A．Early crop circles were very small in size. B．Large crop circles were usually round in shape. C．Crop circles of all kinds began to appear after 1990. D．Flower-shaped crop circles were first found in the 1500s. 4. Which point do you think Dr. Terence Meaden would agree with? A．Crop circles may be man-made. B．Crop circles could be marks left by aliens. C．The UFO-like light could be caused by dust. D．Vortices are sure to create perfectly shaped crop circles. 5. Which is the best way to divide the passage? A．①/②③/④/⑤⑥ B．①②③/④/⑤/⑥ C．①/②③④⑤/⑥ D．①②③/④⑤⑥ Passage 6 On March 3, 2022, the 2021 Touching China Award ceremony aired on CCTV. Ten role models were on the list, and Yang Zhenning is one of them. When mentioning the greatest theoretical (理论的) physicists in the world, Yang Zhenning is a name never to be forgotten. Yang Zhenning, a famous Nobel Prize-winning physicist, became the first Chinese- American scientist who managed to return to China after the US just lifted (解除) the ban (禁令) on visits to China in 1971. Yang also helped hundreds of Chinese students to have a further study in the US. These people later made a huge construction (贡献) for China. Yang was born in 1922, in Hefei Anhui, China, and grew up in Tsinghua University. From a young age he had an interest in physics. At the age of 12, Yang showed his great goal to win a Nobel Prize after being attracted by a book about the unknowns of the universe. With this goal in mind, Yang studied hard. After getting a master’s degree in Tsinghua University in 1944, Yang got the chance to further his studies in the United States. There he met another Chinese student, Tsung-dao Lee (李政道), who shared the same interests, and they often discussed the physics problems together. In 1957, they won the Nobel Prize in Physics. It let other Chinese people know that Chinese scientists could stand out in the global science community. At the Nobel Banquet (宴会),Yang also expressed his pride. He was very proud of his Chinese background. No matter where he has been, Yang Zhenning has always had his motherland in mind. In 2003, Yang returned to China and also taught at Tsinghua. Under his influence, many overseas Chinese also returned to China to make contributions, such as Turing Award winner Yao Qizhi, physicist Wu Xiaogang, and mathematician Zhang Shouwu. 1. ________ role models were awarded in the ceremony. A．Three B．Five C．Eight D．Ten 2. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A．Yang Zhenning couldn’t return to his motherland in 1970. B．Yang Zhenning takes pride in owning Chinese background. C．Yang Zhenning knew Tsung-dao Lee in Tsinghua University. D．Yang Zhenning showed his interest in physics from a young age. 3. As the age of ________, Yang Zhenning won the Nobel Prize in Physics with Tsung-dgo Lee. A．22 B．35 C．48 D．81 4. Which isn’t mentioned in the passage? A．Yang Zhenning is a great theoretical physicist in the world. B．Yang Zhenning wrote many famous articles and gave many speeches in universities. C．Hundreds of Chinese students were helped by Yang Zhenning to have a further study. D．Under Yang Zhenning’s influence, Yao Qizhi and Zhang Shouwu returned to China. 5. We may find this article in the part of ________ in a newspaper. A．Science B．Nature C．Travel D．Sport Passage 7 Mictobes (微生物) help us do lots of things here on Earth. They can make bread rise and cure infections (感染), among many other things. Researchers have done lots of experiments with microbes in space and their latest findings show that these microbes could help us explore (探究) more of our universe. Last summer, the European Space Agency did an experiment called BioRock on the International Space Station. In this experiment, three species of bacteria (细菌) were tested on their ability to pull rare (稀有的) earth elements (REEs) out of rocks in three types of gravity (重力) — normal Earth gravity, Mars gravity and microgravity. This method of using microbes to pull out “biomining”. We’ve been doing it for some time here on Earth, mainly to pull out copper (铜) and gold. But would it work in space or on another planet? The results were encouraging. Of the three species, one was able to pull 14 types of REEs out of rocks in all three types of graviy. The rocks used in the experiment were mede of basalt (玄武岩) — a type of rock that is commonly found on Earth, Mars and the moon. While the findings might be interesting on their own, how can they help us explore space? For one thing, space exploration in the future will require us to find resources on the moon and Mars that we can use to continue our exploration efforts. Biomining can help us do this cheaply and easily. 1. What do the latest findings of microbes show? A．Microbes can cure infections. B．Microbes can make bread rise. C．Microbes can make people feel ill. D．Microbes can help pull resources from rocks. 2. Which of the statements is TRUE about “biomining”? A．Biomining is based on the use of microbes. B．Biormining can help us find basalt quickly. C．Biomining can develop biology. D．It can only be used to extract copper and gold. 3. What is the purpose of the experiment “BioRock”? A．To see if bacteria can extract copper and gold on Earth. B．To find out how bacteria work under different types of gravity. C．To collect useful microbes. D．To prepare for future launches of spacecraft. 4. What do we know from this passage? A．Microbes are widely used in scientific fields. B．There are only three kinds of gravity in space. C．Basalt is a type of dark rock that we can’t see it as usual. D．Biomining has been used in space for many years. 5. Where can we probably read this passage? A．A science fiction book B．A book about human history. C．A guide book about travelling D．The science section in a newspaper. Passage 8 Do you compare yourself to other people? Perhaps your best friend receives something you really want, or you’re not allowed to go to a concert but your brother or sister is. Even though comparisons are common and can sometimes be beneficial, focusing (专注) on your own progress is important for your happiness. “We often compare ourselves to others who are doing better or not as well as ourselves.” says Dr. Jack. “But I suggest comparing yourself to your past self and your future self. This can make you feel proud of what you’ve achieved and excited about what you might do. Focusing on your own purposes is more worthwhile than always trying to come out on top.” Comparing yourself to those around you is natural. It can help us to be clear about our achievements and to form friendships with people having similar interests. However, nobody is perfect in real life. It’s also important to realize how the comparison is making you feel. “If you begin to feel quite low, focus on your own strengths.” says Jack. In other words, you can ask yourself questions like “What can I do well in?”, which can help you trust yourself. Maybe here you are wondering “What if all my friends are better than me?”. Dr. White says that jealousy (妒忌) is not bad but focusing on bettering your own work can help you feel just as successful. He also mentions that learning to celebrate your friends’ success can not only help to cheer your friends up but also help you feel good. It will encourage you to build each other up. 1. What does the writer tell us in Paragraph 1? A．We should compare with others. B．We should share things with brothers. C．We should enjoy concerts with sisters. D．We should focus on our own progress. 2. Why should you compare yourself to your past self? A．To care about others. B．To change your purposes. C．To reduce the excitement. D．To be proud of your achievements. 3. What does the underlined phrase “your own strengths” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．what you’re good at B．what you’ve understood C．what you’re crazy about D．what you’ve experienced 4. What does Dr. White suggest? A．Trusting your friends. B．Cheering on tiny success. C．Celebrating others’ success. D．Forming a deep friendship. 5. What would be the best title for the passage? A．Plan Your Own Future B．Learn from your friends C．Run Your Own Race D．Follow Your Own Dream Passage 1 Black Myth: Wukong Ignites Global Interest Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese AAA game, captured global audiences on Steam, highlighting China’s cultural heritage. Black Myth: Wukong Dominates Steam on Day One Asserting that its rendition of the Ming-era classic Journey to the West will compel Western players to immerse themselves in Chinese culture. official media in China rallied behind China’s most popular single-player video game to date. On Wednesday, only one day after its debut, 2.2 million continuous players were enjoying Black Myth: Wukong on Steam, a prominent online gaming platform, Reuters reports. The game is based on a legendary monkey king from a famous work of Chinese literature who had the ability to shape-shift into humans, animals, and inanimate objects. “Chinese players in the past have gone through this process of cross-cultural understanding, now it is the turn of overseas players to learn and understand Chinese traditional culture,” a blog post from China Central Television said. According to the national broadcaster, individuals can only fully appreciate Black Myth: Wukong if they are well-versed in the narrative of the beloved magical monkey, Sun Wukong, who gains supernatural abilities through Taoism. Per Yahoo Finance, much excitement erupted on Chinese social media when Game Science,a business financed by Tencent, released the game on Tuesday. As China's first true AAA title — a game featuring high development costs, long production cycles, and significant resource investment, Black Myth: Wukong is a big step for the Chinese gaming industry. “Global players will be able to get a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture while having fun,” according to Global Times. 1. What is the main theme of the game Black Myth: Wukong? A．Greek mythology B．Chinese cultural heritage C．Western folklore D．Space exploration question 2. How many continuous players were reported to be enjoying Black Myth: Wukong on Steam one day after its debut? A．2,200,000,000 B．22,000.000 C．2,200,000 D．220,000 3. What classic Chinese work is Black Myth: Wukong based on? A．Journey to the West B．Dream of the Red Chamber C．Water Margins D．Romance of the Three Kingdoms 4. According to China Central Television, who should now learn and understand Chinese traditional culture? A．Chinese players B．Overseas players C．Game developers D．The global audience 5. What is the significance of Black Myth: Wukong being China's first true AAA title? A．It represents a major breakthrough for the Chinese gaming industry. B．It stands for the strong power and effect of China. C．It means the game has been developed using the latest gaming technology. D．It requires players to learn Chinese to play. Passage 2 When people visit the US, they usually Plan to visit New York or Los Angeles. Although these cities have a lot to offer, there are several other wonderful choices to consider. If you love the outdoors and are looking to experience something different in America, the city of Portland, Oregon is a great choice. With a population of 583, 000, Portland is the 28th most populated in the nation. Portland is called the City of Roses since it hosts (举办) the second largest flower festival in the US. The Portland Rose Festival, which started in 1907 attracts an audience of about half a million every year. In addition, visitors can enjoy carnival (嘉年华) rides alongside Portland’s waterfront and catch a wonderful fireworks show in the evening. Since 1989, dragon boat races in the Willamette River have been part of the event. Portland is considered to be one of the greenest cities in the world, as its citizens try hard to keep the environment clean. Portland has one of the highest recycle rates (比率) in the US, recycling 30 percent of its rubbish. In 1993 Portland became the first city to put forth a plan to fight global warming. The plan worked quite well and by 2005 Portland had reduced greenhouse gas emissions (排放物) by 12.5 percent. One reason for Portland’s great success is the city’s love of bicycles. Nearly 3 percent of workers go to work by bicycle each day, the highest percentage (比重) in the country. Many of those who don’t bike do their best to reduce air pollution by taking public transportation. Although scenic beauty does attract many tourists to Portland, it’s not the only attraction available (可利用的，可获得的). The city is also known for producing some of the world’s most tasty beers. It is also known for its wide selection of goods and policy of zero percent sales tax (税). So if you are looking to experience a more peaceful city on your next trip to the US, be sure to give Portland a shot! 1. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A．Different types of roses in Portland B．Reasons why many people live in Portland C．Ways that Portland is improving the environment. D．A popular event that takes place in Portland every year 2. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A．Portland has the highest recycle rate in the world B．Portland is the first city to make a plan to reduce pollution C．Portland’s citizens exercise themselves by riding bicycles D．Portland’s citizens make great efforts to deal with global warming 3. What can tourists do in Portland? A．Have a trip full of adventure B．Experience fast city life C．Spend lots of time outdoors D．Enjoy tasty food and drinks 4. Which is not the attraction of Portland? A．Flower festival B．Tasty beers C．Dragon boat races D．Bicycle races. 5. Where can we most probably read this text? A．In a travel magazine B．In a science report. C．In a personal diary D．In a geography textbook Passage 3 Mr Perkin stood at the bus stop and watched the cars go by. Many of the cars were new Beta 400s, and most of them were yellow. Mr Perkin always wore the same clothes as other men, ate the same food as other people, and did the same things after work, and at the end of the week. Mr Perkin did not like to be different. The following week, Mr Perkin bought a new, bright yellow Beta 400. He was very pleased with it, and drove to work in it the very next day. He was even more pleased with his new car, when he saw all the other Beta 400s, in front, behind, and on both sides of him. Mr Perkin parked his car in a big car park near his office, and walked the rest of the way. But when he came back at five o’clock there were so many bright yellow Beta 400s in the car park that Mr Perkin did not know which car was his. He tried his key in some of the cars, but people passing by gave him a look he did not like. So he stopped. Poor Mr Perkin had to wait nearly two hours until his was the only yellow Beta 400 in the car park. 1. Mr Perkin wanted a new, yellow Beta400, because . A．the bus did not come. B．he liked new clothes, food and cars. C．he liked to do the same as other people. D．he liked to be different from others. 2. He drove to work in his new car . A．the day after he bought it. B．the day he bought it. C．a week after he bought it. D．on the day he first watched the cars passing. 3. He was pleased with his new car, because . A．no one else had a yellow one. B．it was the same car as all around him. C．he was in front of all the other cars. D．other cars were not as bright as his. 4. At five o’clock Mr Perkin . A．walked home. B．drove his car out of the car park. C．came back to the car park. D．did not know which was his car park. 5. People gave him a look in the car park because . A．he had a nice new car. B．he could not open the door of his car. C．he was in the wrong car park. D．he was trying to open more than one car. Passage 4 With a thirst for a new challenge, I decided to begin my language journey and my only regret is that I didn’t start earlier. Since starting to learn, I have made good progress. The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is a test of Chinese language for non-native speakers. In July 2020, I passed my HSK3 exam with a score of 100 percent. I am now almost ready to start HSK5. Learning to speak Chinese isn’t as insurmountable as I once thought. When I speak to native (当地的) speakers in Chinese, they almost always understand me. I also find it not too difficult to remember characters and I am now even able to write over 400 characters. I find studying the language relaxing and worthwhile, particularly writing the characters. The thing I find most challenging is listening because native speakers talk at such a speed (速度). I can’t always understand what’s been said, but my weekly online language exchanges help with this greatly. Despite my progress, it has taken a lot of hard work. Furthermore, there is a long way to go before I reach my goal of fluency. The key to progress is to be patient . The satisfaction (满意) that comes from simple things like ordering food (点餐) in Chinese, buying things on the Internet or communicating with a taxi driver makes all the hard work worth it. My biggest takeaway from learning Chinese is that it’s not only double but can also be enjoyable. Learning Chinese not only helped me in day-to-day life, but deepened my cultural understanding of such a colorful and beautiful country. Considering where I am now, compared to two years ago, as long as I keep studying hard, I can image a time when I’ll be able to read famous Chinese novels not in English but in the original text. So, to all my non-Chinese friends, I always say “Don’t give up. Embrace (拥抱) the challenge.” 1. What is the author’s regret? A．He had a new challenge. B．He decided to begin his language journey. C．He didn’t start learning Chinese earlier D．He passed his HSK3 exam. 2. What does the underlined word “insurmountable” mean in paragraph 2? A．upset. B．Possible. C．Comfortable. D．Difficult. 3. Which one is the most challenging for the author? A．Writing characters. B．Taking part in HSK exams. C．Listening to the native speaking. D．Speaking to a taxi driver. 4. Why does the author think learning Chinese is satisfying? A．It can make the author proud. B．It makes the author know more Chinese characters. C．It can be useful in daily life. D．It makes the author more competitive. 5. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．Passing exams isn’t a piece of cake B．Learning Chinese isn’t unbeatable C．Explore the historical and cultural country D．Deepen understanding of Chinese culture Passage 5 Several studies show communication skills are the most important skills for American adults. They are often taught through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, which encourage student involvement (参与), offered in K-12 schools in 27 states. But they are also a by-product of theater classes, according to a recent study. The study followed children aged 5 to 18 over six years and found increases in communication skills across ages. The longer the kids spent on the theater classes, the more they gained in 21st-century skills, like communication, creativity, imagination, and problem-solving, says Thalia Goldstein, the study’s co-author. Theater involves different learning — getting up on your feet to take in information, rather than sitting at a desk. “When you put something in your body, it lasts longer, and you remember it longer,” says Kathryn Dawson, associate professor of theater at the University of Texas at Austin. Theater provides an awareness of space. And it enables more than expressions with words. For children with autism (孤独症), theater techniques increase eye attention and inspire conversation. This is where the arts level the playing field for children of different abilities; they can participate in meaningful ways where language is not a necessary skill. Sara Williams, Charlotte’s mother, cites theater as the foundation (基础) for her daughter’s self-awareness. Charlotte began drama classes at age 5. At 13, she is not afraid to speak publicly or join the student council; she listens and has confidence. “Kids go to these classes and come home feeling excited, like they have achieved something,” Williams says. And not just the outgoing kids — for the shy, theater opens them up. A theater class provides a supportive environment, free from unkind judgment. You can keep your personality, and unlike in sports, you’re not competing with anyone. “Theater is about telling stories. It is one of the best ways to help young people get to know themselves,” Dawson says. 1. What does the recent study find out? A．Theater classes contribute greatly to children’s social skills. B．Communication skills matter to children’s development. C．Theater classes are more effective than SEL programs. D．Children’s interest in theater classes varies with age. 2. How does Kathryn Dawson explain the impact of theater learning? A．It focuses on improving one’s artistic skills. B．It raises children’s awareness of confidence. C．It strengthens a sense of community among children. D．It promotes active learning through physical involvement. 3. What can we infer from the third paragraph? A．Theater techniques are based on language learning. B．Theater experiences help practise competitive skills. C．Theater techniques benefit a wide range of children. D．Theater classes can be unsuitable for autistic children. 4. What can theater bring to shy children according to the example? A．A means of gaining an understanding of others. B．A comfortable space for self-expression. C．A gateway to discovering hidden talents. D．A chance to accept your disadvantages. 5. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Theater education shapes children’s self-growth B．Be open-minded about different learning methods C．Theater classes equip children with great creativity D．Design theater classes according to children’s needs Passage 6 The side door of the small airplane holding fourteen silent passengers was opened wide. Two of them were my adult children, staring out at the endless sky. When we reached a height of 14, 000 feet, my son’s face turned pale as he inched next to the opening and fell out of the airplane. Something went cold in my heart when I realized he was gone. Seconds later, my daughter appeared in the same space. She, however, was delighted, and fell away after her brother. For a moment, a desperate fear overcame me. But it soon passed as I felt a strong pull on my pack and was moved into position by my instructor. With my big birthday coming, my children had chosen to surprise me with an unforgettable experience. I’d wanted to chicken out once we reached the airport, but when a woman celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary (周年庆) decided to dive, I knew I had to do it, too. Soon I was in the air, I forgot all the instructions I'd received minutes earlier. The world below and the endless sky above could be seen perfectly without windows or walls. It was a symbolic moment. It was only one small step to leave the safety of the small plane to throw myself into the wind, but something transformative happened then. It helped me understand how to overcome fears. I could have refused to leave the plane, missing both the extreme excitement of the fall and the unique beauty of the sky. Holding on to the appearance of safety no longer felt like the only option. I had grown up in suburbia. Life was satisfying, and I had absolutely no intention to live otherwise. But not long after the skydiving, I was hit by a job offer requiring a move to City Chicago. I took the opportunity and accepted the job. Now, I am seizing the chance to overcome challenges and the fear of what might lie ahead. 1. Why is the author on the plane? A．To prove his bravery. B．To witness sky's beauty. C．To celebrate his birthday. D．To challenge his children. 2. Why did the author mention the woman? A．To express his admiration for her. B．To show skydiving is extremely popular. C．To clarify age is no reason for quitting. D．To describe the diversity of participants. 3. What kind of person was the author before skydiving? A．Content and traditional. B．Uncaring and inactive. C．Forgetful and negative. D．Unsociable and anxious. 4. What happened to the author after the diving? A．He required to skydive again. B．He accepted a job promotion. C．He got more opportunities for his job. D．He dared to brave challenges. 5. What is the best title for the passage? A．Dive to Rise. B．Fear and Flight. C．Sky's Challenge. D．Birthday experience. 5 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $春季高考·必胜 特训S-202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）I worked as a journalist and I was lucky to have an interview with Ezra Pryme, the famous English eccentric (怪人). I say "lucky", because Ezra Pryme doesn't have much time for humans and he almost has no visitors. He is very rich and he has a very big country house with a large garden. He has got a large family, but he never sees any of his children or his grandchildren. "I haven't got any time for them," he says. He has the largest collection of Art Deco objects in the world, but he is the only one who ever sees them. I knocked at the door of the house at exactly 3 p.m.. Ezra's servant opened the door for me. I was led through a large hall where all sorts of paintings are on the walls and then into a library. I waited for a while and at last a very short man appeared. As soon as he saw me, he held out his hand. Not expecting this, I hesitated for a moment. "You can shake hands," he said. "I don't have any diseases!" "Mind the steps!" he cried, leading me down some steps. "I don't say that to all my visitors, you know!" 1. The underlined word "hesitated" probably means ______. A. introduced oneself B. held out one's hand C. showed uncertainty D. showed dislikes 2. The writer was allowed to have the interview ______. A. because he was not a human being B. because he was a lucky journalist C. but we don't know the reason D. since the eccentric likes journalists 3. Ezra Pryme is called eccentric for the following reasons EXCEPT ______. A. he never sees any of his children B. he has no time for humans C. he has seldom had visitors D. he decided to see the journalist 4. From the passage we may infer ______. A. Ezra Pryme lives far away from people B. Ezra Pryme keeps himself away from other people C. the writer hesitated because he thought Ezra Pryme had some disease D. the short man really has some illness 5. Which of the following most reflects the character of Ezra Pryme? A. He asked the servant to open the door for the guest. B. The guest waited for a while before he appeared. C. Nobody but he sees his collection. D. He asked the guest to mind the steps. 【答案】11．C 12．C 13．D 14．B 15．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者作为记者有幸采访著名英国 “怪人” Ezra Pryme 的经历，通过对 Ezra Pryme 的生活习惯、言行举止的描述，展现了他的独特性格。 11．词句猜测题。根据第二段 “As soon as he saw me, he held out his hand. Not expecting this, I hesitated for a moment. "You can shake hands," he said. "I don't have any diseases!"” 可知，Ezra 突然伸出手，作者因没料到这个举动而 “犹豫” 了一下，“hesitated” 意为 “表现出不确定（犹豫）”。故选 C。 12．细节理解题。根据第一段 “I worked as a journalist and I was lucky to have an interview with Ezra Pryme... I say "lucky", because Ezra Pryme doesn't have much time for humans and he almost has no visitors.” 可知，文中仅提到作者是幸运的记者并获得了采访机会，但并未明确说明 Ezra 同意采访的具体原因，因此 “我们不知道原因”。故选 C。 13．细节理解题。根据第一段 “Ezra Pryme doesn't have much time for humans and he almost has no visitors... He has a very big family, but he never sees any of his children or his grandchildren.” 可知，Ezra 被称为 “怪人” 是因为他没时间应酬人、几乎没有访客、从不看望子孙，而 “决定见记者” 并非他被称为 “怪人” 的原因。故选 D。 14．推理判断题。根据第一段 “Ezra Pryme doesn't have much time for humans and he almost has no visitors... he never sees any of his children or his grandchildren” 以及他拥有大量艺术品却只有自己能看到的细节，可推断 Ezra Pryme 刻意与他人保持距离。A 项 “住得离人远” 文中未提及；C 项 “作者犹豫是因为觉得 Ezra 有病” 是过度推测，作者只是因意外而犹豫；D 项 “这个矮个子男人真的有病” 与 Ezra 说的 “I don't have any diseases!” 不符。故选 B。 15．推理判断题。A 项 “让仆人开门”、B 项 “让客人等待”、D 项 “提醒客人注意台阶” 均为普通行为，而 C 项 “只有他能看自己的藏品” 体现了他孤僻、不愿与他人分享的独特性格，最能反映他的 “怪人” 特质。故选 C。 Passage B （2023.1・广东春季高考）Anger is a natural feeling that everyone experiences in life. Some researchers believe the first sound a baby makes when born could be a sign of anger. Anger may be the first feeling we have and respond to. It’s in many cases a perfectly healthy feeling. Anger can cause people to make very positive changes in their lives. Sometimes we have to be angry at injustice (不公正), at wrong doings, or even at nature, before we can do what needs to be done to correct wrongs or make things better. But of course, that is not how we usually think of anger. Most people think of anger as a feeling we must keep under control. Children are sometimes sent to their rooms or punished for expressing anger in an uncontrolled way. Parents tell a child to control himself when the child shows anger. We may be angry with friends or at work, but we know it’s not right to show it. Very early in life, we learn that anger is something that must be controlled. We learn this for a good reason. Uncontrolled anger can lead to fights, car accidents, bad relationships with others, unacceptable social behavior, and many other problems. However, many experts say that if one suppresses his anger, he may suffer serious mental and physical health problems. So what can we do to understand and calm this feeling? One solution is to talk about it with someone we trust, for example, a good friend. We can also try to walk away from a situation that causes anger, ask a doctor for advice, or just exercise more in our daily life. And of course we may have many other methods. Whatever solution we choose, as long as we are trying to find the solution to the problem, we have already taken the first step in the right direction. 1. According to Paragraph 1, anger can _____. A lead to justice B. keep us healthy C. help us tell right from wrong D. help us make things better 2. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us? A. We are taught to control anger. B. Anger appears early in life. C. We shouldn’t get angry at work. D. Angry children should be punished. 3. The underlined word “suppresses” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____. A. holds in B. takes in C. expresses D. understands 4. Which of the following can help deal with anger? A. Excellent physical health. B. A talk with a close friend. C. Some exercises given by teachers. D. A good relationship with others. 5. What does the author think of anger? A. Anger shown by children is unacceptable. B. Anger leads to deadly mental and physical illnesses. C Anger can be a healthy feeling and need be treated properly. D. Anger builds up relationships with our friends or workmates. 【答案】11．D 12．A 13．A 14．B 15．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了愤怒是一种自然的情绪，既能促使人们做出积极改变，也可能带来问题；文章还探讨了控制愤怒的必要性以及应对愤怒的方法。 11．细节理解题。根据第一段 “Anger can cause people to make very positive changes in their lives... before we can do what needs to be done to correct wrongs or make things better.” 可知，愤怒能帮助人们把事情变得更好。A 项 “导致正义” 表述错误，愤怒是对不公正的反应，而非直接导致正义；B 项 “保持健康” 与原文 “in many cases a perfectly healthy feeling”（在很多情况下是健康的情绪）不符；C 项 “帮助区分对错” 文中未提及。故选 D。 12．主旨大意题。第二段主要讲述了人们从小就被教导要控制愤怒，比如孩子因失控表达愤怒会被惩罚，成人在朋友或工作场合也知道不能随意表现愤怒。因此，第二段核心是 “我们被教导要控制愤怒”。故选 A。 13．词句猜测题。根据第三段 “Uncontrolled anger can lead to... problems. However, many experts say that if one suppresses his anger, he may suffer serious mental and physical health problems.” 可知，前半句讲失控愤怒的危害，“however” 表转折，后半句应讲 “压抑” 愤怒的危害，“suppresses” 意为 “压抑、抑制”，与 “holds in”（抑制）意思一致。故选 A。 14．细节理解题。根据第四段 “One solution is to talk about it with someone we trust, for example, a good friend.” 可知，与亲密朋友交谈是应对愤怒的方法之一。A 项 “良好的身体健康”、C 项 “老师给的锻炼”、D 项 “与他人的良好关系” 均不符合文意。故选 B。 15．推理判断题。根据第一段 “it’s in many cases a perfectly healthy feeling. Anger can cause people to make very positive changes” 以及第三段提到失控愤怒和压抑愤怒的危害，可推断作者认为愤怒可以是一种健康的情绪，但需要正确对待。A 项 “孩子表现愤怒不可接受” 与文意不符，文中说的是 “失控表达愤怒” 会被惩罚；B 项 “愤怒导致致命疾病” 夸大其词，文中说的是 “可能遭受严重的身心健康问题”；D 项 “愤怒增进关系” 与原文 “bad relationships with others” 不符。故选 C。 Passage 1 About 20 years ago, a man named Jose Gutierrez found a book in the garbage (垃圾). It was Anna Karenina by the famous writer Leo Tolstoy. At that time, Jose was working as a garbage truck driver in Colombia. Every night, he would find books that rich people had thrown away. He thought it was such a waste, so he began to collect the books. Sometimes, he picked up as many as 50 or 60 in one night. He cleaned them carefully and placed them on shelves. As time went by, the number of books grew. After many years, he saved over 20,000 books! His home slowly turned into a library, and he proudly named it “The Power of Words”. Jose’s city has some public libraries, but they are far from the areas where many poor families live. Also, buying books is too expensive for many of these families. So Jose made his home library free and open on weekends. Children come to read stories, and adults come to learn new things. Jose also came from a poor family. His mother read stories to him every night. Even though they didn’t have much, his mother’s love for books helped Jose grow up with a strong interest in reading. Even now, Jose still looks for books in the garbage, just like he did years ago. In recent years, he has also traveled to other countries to share his story and encourage people to love reading. Jose always says, “Books can change lives.” He hopes that, through his work, more people will start reading and build a better future for themselves. 1．Why did Jose start collecting books from the garbage? A．He thought books were valuable. B．He wanted to make his city clean. C．He needed books for his workplace. D．He could sell them to book collectors. 2．What is “The Power of Words”? A．A story Jose wrote. B．Jose’s home library. C．A name of a local street. D．A book Jose collected. 3．Why did Jose make his library free? A．To make himself famous. B．To work with public libraries. C．To help poor people read and learn. D．To get more support from rich people. 4．How did Jose’s mother influence him? A．She taught him to drive. B．She bought him many books. C．She encouraged him to work hard. D．She developed his love for reading. 5．What is the main idea of the story? A．Knowledge is power. B．Waste today, lose tomorrow. C．Actions speak louder than words. D．One’s love of reading can help many. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了垃圾车司机Jose Gutierrez从垃圾中收集书籍并建立免费图书馆的故事，展现了他对阅读的热爱以及通过书籍改变他人生活的善举。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“He thought it was such a waste, so he began to collect the books.”可知，Jose认为丢弃书籍是一种浪费，因此开始收集它们，说明他认为书籍有价值。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“His home slowly turned into a library, and he proudly named it ‘The Power of Words’.”可知，“The Power of Words”是Jose对自己家庭图书馆的命名。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“So Jose made his home library free and open on weekends... Children come to read stories, and adults come to learn new things.”可知，Jose免费开放图书馆是为了帮助贫困家庭的孩子和成人阅读学习。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“His mother read stories to him every night... helped Jose grow up with a strong interest in reading.”可知，Jose的母亲通过每晚讲故事培养了他对阅读的热爱。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。全文围绕Jose对阅读的热爱以及他通过建立免费图书馆帮助他人的故事展开，强调“一个人对阅读的热爱可以惠及他人”。故选D。 Passage 2 Last Friday, our class held a special and meaningful activity—working on the farm. The purpose of the activity was to give us a chance to experience labor (劳动) and improve our skills. We were excited when we heard the news. Guided by our teachers, we took part in the activity. Every eight students prepared their farming tools—together as a group, which played a key role in developing their ability to work with each other. Then, following a process of farming, we managed to create an excellent environment for the growth of vegetables. Although there were challenges like the hard soil and heavy tools, these could be seen as chances to build up both our bodies and mind. At the end of the day, we students mastered the skill of building cucumber frames (黄瓜架). It seemed easy to make them, but in fact, it was quite difficult to make them stand straightly. Although it might be tiring, we enjoyed the simple joy of farming. “There couldn’t be a better chance to enjoy the beauty of farming, which enhanced (增强) my responsibility to value the fruit of others’ labor and improved my farming skills,” said Liu Li, one of my classmates. More amazingly, great influences were seen when it comes to students’ daily life. “I began to make sure the zero waste dinner, and loved planting in my yard,” said another student in my class. All students loved the school trip. Some of us even suggested making a school garden in the empty land so that they could grow their vegetables and enjoy the fruit of the labor. The teachers thought the idea was quite great. 6．What does the underlined word “news” refer to? A．Working on the farm. B．Sharing farming with farmers. C．Enjoying the beauty of farming. D．Relaxing themselves on the farm. 7．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．The activity is done in groups. B．The students don’t have any challenges. C．The cucumber frames are easy to build. D．The tools are not useful to the students. 8．Which of the followings is the students’ opinion on labor? A．Experiencing farm life is boring. B．Labor can enhance learning skills. C．Labor has an influence on their daily life. D．Farming is something hard to achieve. 9．What car we can predict (预测) from the end of the passage? A．Students may enjoy the fruit on the farm. B．More farming activities will be organized. C．There may be a vegetable garden in the school. D．Teachers may build a fruit garden in the school. 10．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．Students prepare their farming tools. B．Students master the skill of building cucumber frames. C．Students value the fruit of others’ labor. D．Students learn a lot from the meaningful farm experience. 【答案】6．A 7．A 8．C 9．C 10．D 【导语】本文讲述了班级在上周五组织的农场劳动活动，学生们在活动中体验劳动、提升技能，并从中收获诸多感悟。 6．词句猜测题。根据“Last Friday, our class held a special and meaningful activity—working on the farm.” 及 “We were excited when we heard the news.”可知，news指的是“去农场劳动”这件事。故选A。 7．细节理解题。根据“Every eight students prepared their farming tools together as a group”可知，活动是以小组形式进行的。故选A。 8．细节理解题。根据“More amazingly, great influences were seen when it comes to students’ daily life.”可知，学生认为劳动对他们的日常生活有影响。故选C。 9．推理判断题。根据“Some of us even suggested making a school garden…The teachers thought the idea was quite great.”可预测，学校可能会有一个蔬菜园。故选C。 10．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述学生从有意义的农场体验中收获颇丰。故选D。 Passage 3 As a vlogger (视频博主), Dong Meihua gets a lot of attention, as her videos show people some food that can be found in the beautiful mountains of Yunnan. “When I was young, I decided to leave my hometown and look for chances in the big city,” she says. “However, after returning home, I found my interest in exploring and presenting the beauty of my hometown Yunnan, as it has a unique style of cooking that is different from others.” Dong throws herself into exploring her hometown, which has encouraged her to film daily and post videos weekly for seven years. Now, she has shared more than 600 short videos online. Dong now has around 40 million online followers in China and abroad, and some of her videos even get up to 50 million views each. “Although the food we eat is different, it makes up some of our best memories. These are shared by all humans,” she says, believing that is why so many people love to see the happiness of her family as they share three meals a day. Dong believes it is her job to lead more villagers in Yunnan to make more money. She has worked with food factories and successfully helped sell over 120 kinds of local farm products. The daily sales reach as much as 200,000 yuan, which in turn supports over 1,000 jobs. Dong is very proud of her hometown and wants to share its beauty with the world. “Life in Yunnan is a lifestyle worth seeing,” Dong says. “I will continue to use my camera to record everything here, truly allowing the world to see my beloved hometown, and I also welcome more friends from home and abroad to visit Yunnan.” 11．What does the underlined word “unique” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Special. B．Popular. C．Traditional. D．Delicious. 12．How often does Dong post videos? A．Every day. B．Every week. C．Every month. D．Every season. 13．Why are her videos loved by so many people according to Paragraph 4? A．Because they teach people how to cook meals. B．Because they show the different food Dong eats. C．Because Dong has a happy family. D．Because people have similar memories about food. 14．Which of the following can best describe Dong? A．Strict and polite. B．Honest and funny. C．Serious and patient. D．Hardworking and helpful. 15．What will Dong do in the future? A．Move to a big city and film more videos. B．Stop doing her job and enjoy her life in Yunnan. C．Stop making videos to sell local farm products. D．Continue to use her camera to record her hometown. 【答案】11．A 12．B 13．D 14．D 15．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了视频博主董梅华以独特视角展现云南美食与风情。她七年来坚持日拍周更，数百视频赢得千万粉丝。美食诱人，传递家乡的温暖。她以视频为桥，将云南的美丽与魅力分享给全世界。 11．词义猜测题。根据“as it has a unique style of cooking that is different from others”可知，它的烹饪风格与众不同，画线词的意思是“特别的”。故选A。 12．细节理解题。根据“Dong throws herself into exploring her hometown, which has encouraged her to film daily and post videos weekly for seven years”可知，董梅华每周上传视频。故选B。 13．细节理解题。根据“These are shared by all humans”以及“believing that is why so many people love to see the happiness of her family as they share three meals a day.”可知，人们喜欢她视频的原因是她记录的内容引起了观众的共鸣。故选D。 14．推理判断题。通读全文后可知，董梅华七年来坚持每天拍摄、每周发布视频，说明她很努力，同时她还尝试与食品工厂合作，推销当地农产品，为家乡带来了经济效益，说明她很努力并且乐于帮助他人。故选D。 15．细节理解题。根据“I will continue to use my camera to record everything here”可知，她之后将继续用相机拍摄她的家乡。故选D。 Passage 4 I’m a fairly intelligent person who has spent nearly 10 years learning mechanics(机械学), but I have no formal education. I have always struggled to make people trust me. However, this past year I have finally gotten to where I feel I will probably live a better life! I started out this year having just taken another factory job with slightly higher pay than my last one. I was making $13.50 an hour at my last job and struggling to live. Three months ago, my neighbor bought a used Harley motorcycle(哈雷摩托)that everyone thought had some serious damage. After taking a look at it, I said that I would be able to repair it. It turned out that I saved them $2, 000 that they expected to pay to rebuild it. They were impressed with my work and told many of their friends about me. I got a lot of new business just through word of mouth. In about two months I had over a dozen people coming to me for work and I was making great money. I was making thousands a month on the side on a good month. But because of the instability of the work, I still couldn’t leave my day job at that point. Then I got a job through one of my customers working on heavy equipment and diesel trucks(柴油汽车). I was able to impress them by solving difficult problems quickly. They offered me another job that started even higher—$17 an hour. I finally made some progress. In one year’s time I went from being the lowest level employee to having employers begging me to work for them. Now I can honestly say I feel truly proud of myself and my skills. 16．Why did the writer struggle to gain people’s trust? A．Because he was not intelligent enough. B．Because he was not formally educated. C．Because he had little working experience. D．Because he lacked professional knowledge. 17．What happened to the writer after he offered to repair the motorcycle? A．He caused some serious damage to it. B．His neighbor paid him $2,000. C．He rebuilt the motorcycle with an expert’s help. D．He started getting more business afterwards. 18．The underlined word “instability” in Paragraph 4 might mean ________ in Chinese. A．不稳定 B．不方便 C．缺点 D．优势 19．Which of the following does NOT describe the writer? A．He is fairly smart. B．He is hard-working. C．He is unpleasantly proud. D．He is skilled in mechanics. 20．What does the writer’s experience teach us? A．It is unimportant to be intelligent. B．It is necessary to have formal education. C．The best business is done through word of mouth. D．Both learning and hard work are important for success. 【答案】16．B 17．D 18．A 19．C 20．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者通过自学机械学一步步提升自己的故事。 16．细节理解题。根据“I have no formal education. I have always struggled to make people trust me.” 可知，作者难以获得信任的原因是 “没有接受过正规教育”。故选B。 17．细节理解题。根据“They were impressed with my work and told many of their friends about me. I got a lot of new business just through word of mouth.”可知，他通过口碑获得了更多业务。故选D。 18．词句猜测题。 根据“I was making thousands a month on the side on a good month. But because of the instability of the work, I still couldn’t leave my day job.”可知，尽管作者副业收入高，此处应该是工作不稳定使作者无法辞掉日常工作，可推测“instability”意为 “不稳定”，故选A。 19．细节理解题。根据“Now I can honestly say I feel truly proud of myself and my skills.”可知，作者为自己和自己的技能感到骄傲，选项C错误。故选C。 20．主旨大意题。根据“In one year’s time I went from being the lowest level employee to having employers begging me to work for them.”及通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了作者通过自学机械学一步步提升自己，通过自己努力赢得了客户的信任，改变了自己生活的故事，告诉我们：学习和努力工作对成功都很重要。故选D。 Passage 5 Shang Yang was a politician (政治家) of the Qin state. He was very wise and forward-thinking. He worked out several reform (改革) plans for the state, including focusing on farming and giving rewards (奖励) to soldiers who were successful during wars. But at the beginning, these reforms were not easily carried out. Only a few people in the state understood Shang’s talent and the advantages of his plans. Most people had little trust and confidence in him. To solve this problem, Shang came up with an idea. He ordered some soldiers to put a thin wooden pole at the south gate of the Qin state capital. This attracted many people. Then, in front of the crowd, he said loudly, “People of Qin, whoever takes this pole to the north gate will get a reward of 10 gold pieces.” It was a simple task and the reward was big. Some people passed and no one stepped forward. They all thought that Shang was joking. Hearing no answer, Shang stepped forward and said, “I will increase the reward to 50 gold pieces.” The words sounded even more unbelievable. Finally, a man from the crowd came forward to take the pole. He put the pole on his shoulders and walked to the north gate. True to his word, Shang paid the man 50 gold pieces. Soon, the people were saying that Shang was a man of his word. When he began promoting (推行) his reforms, the people followed and did not question him. Under the great reforms, Qin grew strong and united all the states, becoming the first empire (帝国) of China. Later, people drew the Chinese idiom “立木取信” from this story. 21．Shang Yang’s reforms ________. A．were never trusted by people B．made Qin grow strong C．were carried out easily at the beginning D．focused on farming and education 22．What does the underlined phrase “a man of his word” mean? A．A man who can keep his promises. B．A man who is talkative. C．A man who is good at arguing. D．A man who often has words with others. 23．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A．①/②/③/④⑤⑥⑦ B．①/②/③④⑤/⑥⑦ C．①②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ D．①②/③④/⑤⑥⑦ 24．What is the most important lesson from Shang Yang’s story? A．Actions speak louder than words. B．Keeping promises builds trust. C．Money can solve all problems. D．New ideas are always resisted (抵制). 25．Where can you probably read this passage? A．A travel guide. B．A health magazine. C．A history storybook. D．A business newspaper. 【答案】21．B 22．A 23．B 24．B 25．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了商鞅立木取信的故事。 21．细节理解题。根据“Under the great reforms, Qin grew strong and united all the states, becoming the first empire (帝国) of China.”可知，商鞅的改革使秦国变得强大。故选B。 22．词义猜测题。根据“True to his word, Shang paid the man 50 gold pieces.”可知，商鞅信守了他的承诺，奖励了那个人50枚金币，因此划线单词表示“信守承诺的人”。故选A。 23．篇章结构题。第一段介绍商鞅的基本情况及改革内容；第二段介绍改革中遇到的困难；第三到第五段介绍他是如何解决困难的；第六、七段介绍改革的成就。B选项符合文章结构。故选B。 24．主旨大意题。根据“Later, people drew the Chinese idiom ‘立木取信’ from this story.”可知，从商鞅的故事中我们学到了遵守承诺的重要性。故选B。 25．推理判断题。本文主要讲述了商鞅立木取信的故事，属于历史故事，可以在历史故事书中读到。故选C。 Passage 6 Xiaoqiang, my little brother, is my uncle’s son. He is only two months younger than me. Whenever I think of him, two interesting things will come into my mind. When I was six years old, he with his parents moved from the south of China to my hometown—a very small town in the north. The door of my house was made of iron. You know, the northern part of China was so cold in winter that doors were all clothed with frost (霜). Xiaoqiang once cane to my house and said that was sugar. I corrected him saying that was frost. But he insisted. I gave up and said, “Sugar is sweet. Go and taste.” He really did that. But his tongue was stuck (粘) to the door. It was my mom helped him out with warm water. For this I was beaten by my dad. The other interesting thing happened when we were in Grade 7. After they moved to my hometown, we almost did everything together, began our primary school, entered the same middle school and we have been classmates for nearly nine years. For some time, we hated going to school and tried to make all excuses just to skip (悄悄溜走). My classroom was on the second floor, not very high. One day, we tried to jump out through the windows when the teacher turned to the blackboard to write. I did it with two other close friends, of course including him. I made it first. I did it. So was the next one. When he started to move, the teacher was making sound. He was so afraid, he didn’t jump right. He was hung by the window on his clothes. About half an hour, he shouted in a poor voice, “_______”. You can imagine what a “wonderful” scene it was! 26．The underlined word “insist” most probably means ________. A．say “yes” B．refuse to change C．become angry D．take advice 27．Because Xiaoqiang thought the white frost on the door was sugar ________. A．I tasted the frost with him B．I tried to correct him and told him the truth C．I went to the door and tasted it to show that was not sugar D．my mom and dad beat me and stuck my tongue onto the door 28．Xiaoqiang and I almost did everything together ________. A．after we went to Grade Seven B．since they began our primary school C．after he moved to my hometown with his family D．since we left the same middle school 29．Which of the following is TRUE according to the story? A．Xiaoqiang and I were both hung by the window on our clothes B．Xiaoqiang lived in the south, so he mistook frost for sugar. C．Xiaoqiang is my younger brother because he was two years younger than me. D．Xiaoqiang is my close friend, so we two jumped through the window and both did it. 30．“________” can be the missing sentence in the passage. A．What a nice place I am having! B．The higher I stand, the farther I can see. C．Sir, may I go back there? D．Would you like to come with me? 【答案】26．B 27．B 28．C 29．B 30．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者回忆的与表弟小强的两件趣事。 26．词句猜测题。根据“Xiaoqiang once cane to my house and said that was sugar. I corrected him saying that was frost. But he insisted.”可知，作者纠正小强说那是霜，但小强坚持说是糖后仍去品尝，因此划线词“insisted”与选项B“拒绝改变”同义。 故选B。 27．细节理解题。根据“Xiaoqiang once cane to my house and said that was sugar. I corrected him saying that was frost.”可知，作者纠正他并告知真相那不是糖。 故选B。 28．细节理解题。 根据“After they moved to my hometown, we almost did everything together,”可知，作者和小强一起玩耍是从小强搬到作者家乡后开始的。 故选C。 29．推理判断题。 根据“When I was six years old, he with his parents moved from the south of China to my hometown—a very small town in the north.”及后文“Xiaoqiang once cane to my house and said that was sugar.”可知，小强是从北方搬家到的南方，没有见过霜冻，导致他误认霜为糖。故选B。 30．推理判断题。根据“When he started to move, the teacher was making sound. He was so afraid, he didn’t jump right. He was hung by the window on his clothes. About half an hour, he shouted in a poor voice...You can imagine what a ‘wonderful’ scene it was!”可知，小强逃课结果衣服被挂在窗户上了，挂了半小时，处境窘迫，选项C“老师，我可以回去吗？”符合困境中的哀求语气。 故选C。 Passage 1 Cities around the world are racing to become “smart”. It’s just like a classroom full of hard-working students. Take Toronto, Canada, for example. Tech company Google has made public a 1,500-page plan. It is going to remake two neighborhoods with things like snow-melting roads. To build smart cities, we need lots of new technologies, such as robots and artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies will lead to safer and more efficient (效率高的) cities. However, they will also raise questions about privacy. But there is a more serious problem: Smart cities will be difficult to manage. As we know, tech products are sometimes unreliable (不可靠的). The Internet and our computers break down regularly. Tech products also age quickly. Only a few years into their lives, problems may become commoner and commoner. In smart cities, many basic systems and services, such as water services, are based on such tech products. What if they break down regularly? Can you imagine the result? New technologies in 2020 will be outdated before 2025. If we use smart technologies widely in cities, we will need to be prepared to replace them every few years. But who would want to pay this bill? The most important problem is whether having a smart city will make us better at solving urban problems. Smart technologies can’t solve problems on their own. Suppose AI programs discover a road that needs to be repaired. It still requires people to show up with asphalt (沥青) and a steamroller (蒸汽压路机), doesn’t it? As an engineer, I think smart technologies should have a place in cities. However, that place is not everywhere. For many of our urban problems, we don’t really need the latest technologies. The best of the old ideas works better. 1．The underlined word “students” refers to ________. A．cities in Canada B．advanced technologies C．cities around the world D．people living in the cities 2．According to the article, what is Google going to do? A．Invent snow-melting roads. B．Make the company more efficient. C．Remake two neighborhoods in Toronto. D．Make public a plan for rebuilding Toronto. 3．According to the article, what do we need to build smart cities? A．The best of old ideas. B．Lots of new technologies. C．Asphalt and steamrollers. D．The internet and computers. 4．According to the author, smart cities will be ________. A．not as efficient as imagined B．easier to manage C．safe and convenient D．harmful to the environment 5．The example of a road that needs to be repaired is used to show ________. A．tech products break down regularly in smart cities B．it is difficult and expensive to manage a smart city C．smart technologies can’t solve problems on their own D．many new technologies become outdated within five years 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了建设智能城市，我们需要很多新技术以及智能城市的一些弊端。 1．词义猜测题。根据“Cities around the world are racing to become ‘smart’. It’s just like a classroom full of hard-working students”（世界各地的城市都在竞相变得“聪明”。就像教室里挤满了勤奋的学生。）可知这里的学生指的是前句提到的“世界各地的城市”，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Take Toronto, Canada, for example. Tech company Google has made public a 1,500-page plan. It is going to remake two neighborhoods with things like snow-melting roads”可知科技公司谷歌要改造多伦多的两个社区。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“To build smart cities, we need lots of new technologies”可知为了建设智能城市，我们需要很多新技术，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“But there is a more serious problem: Smart cities will be difficult to manage”可知，智慧城市不如想象中的好管理，故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“Smart technologies can’t solve problems on their own. Suppose AI programs discover a road that needs to be repaired. It still requires people to show up with asphalt and a steamroller, doesn’t it”可知，一条需要修理的道路的例子是用来表明智能技术不能单独解决问题，故选C。 Passage 2 Many people say that when they use weighted quilts (被子), they have better sleep, lower stress and anxiety, and are more relaxed than using a light one. But there aren’t many studies to show the benefits of lying under a weighted quilt. Recently, researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden did a study to find out whether using a weighted quilt can actually help sleep. Twenty-six young, healthy adults took part in the study. In one stage, they were covered with a weighted quilt (weighing about 12% of their body weight) for one hour before bedtime, then they had an eight-hour sleep. Researchers collected their saliva samples (唾液样本) during the pre-sleep hour to record changes in melatonin (褪黑素) and other hormone concentrations (激素浓度). In the next stage, participants (参与者) were covered with a light quilt (2.4% of their body weight) for the night. They found that when participants laid under a weighted quilt for an hour before bedtime, they showed a 32% increase in salivary melatonin concentration (唾液褪黑素浓度). Melatonin plays a big role in body’s sleep-wake cycle. The body produces melatonin at night, and there are a few ways to get melatonin from other sources—certain foods (like cherries and milk) or melatonin supplements (补充剂). While this study is small and just a first step exploring the health benefits of weighted quilts, it does suggest that weighted quilts may help sleep. More related studies will be carried out in the future. 6．What does the underlined word anxiety probably mean? A．Happiness. B．Concern. C．Excitement. D．Fear. 7．How did researchers measure the changes of melatonin in the study? A．By recording how long the participants have deep sleep. B．By asking if the participants sleep well the whole night. C．By collecting participants’ saliva samples before bedtime. D．By giving participants medical examination after sleeping. 8．In the study, if the participant’s weight is 60 kg, how heavy will the light quilt be? A．About 1.5 kg. B．About 3.5 kg. C．About 7.5 kg. D．About 12.5 kg. 9．What can you infer (推断) from paragraph 5? A．Drinking milk can help people sleep well. B．The body can not produce melatonin itself. C．Melatonin can hardly influence one’s sleep. D．Melatonin supplements can be used every night. 10．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Better sleep, better health B．Earlier bedtime, better sleep C．Melatonin: your sleep saver D．Weighted quilts: a better choice 【答案】6．B 7．C 8．A 9．A 10．D 【导语】本文通过研究证明盖厚重的被子更有利于睡眠。 6．词义猜测题。根据“Many people say that when they use weighted quilts (被子), they have better sleep, lower stress and anxiety”可知，会让人们感到更少的压力和焦虑的情绪，所以划线单词与concern“忧虑”同义，故选B。 7．细节理解题。根据“Researchers collected their saliva samples (唾液样本) during the pre-sleep hour to record changes in melatonin”可知，通过收集了他们的唾液样本来记录褪黑素的变化，故选C。 8．推理判断题。根据“In the next stage, participants (参与者) were covered with a light quilt (2.4% of their body weight) for the night.”可知，轻被子占体重的2.4%，如果这个人的体重是60公斤，那么这个被子应该是60×2.4%=1.44 kg，大约是1.5 kg。故选A。 9．推理判断题。根据“The body produces melatonin at night, and there are a few ways to get melatonin from other sources—certain foods (like cherries and milk) or melatonin supplements”可知，身体在晚上产生褪黑素，而褪黑素有助于人们睡眠，喝牛奶可以获取褪黑色，由此可推断喝牛奶帮助人们睡得好，故选A。 10．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文通过研究证明盖厚重的被子更有利于睡眠，所以D选项“加重被子：更好的选择”符合本文标题，故选D。 Passage 3 Do dragons exist today? Although often mistaken for a mythical（神话的）creature, we actually live among several different types of “dragons.” For example, you may have seen dragonfly flying over a summer garden or read about a Komodo dragon lizard. The ocean has its share of dragons, too. The blue dragon is a marine（海洋的）snail without a shell. It is commonly known as a blue sea slug（海参）. This particular species of marine snail can swallow a bubble of air（which it holds in its stomach）that enables it to float upside down on the surface of the ocean. The underside of the slug is blue, and it back is a gray color. This helps to conceal it from birds flying overhead and from fish swimming below. Blue dragons feed on poisonous jellyfish and other similar species. When food is in short supply, they will eat each other. They collect toxins（毒素）from the jellyfish and store it in many finger-like structures. This ability to store poison gives them a much stronger sting（刺）than the jellyfish itself. They use this poison as a defense against enemies. The sting can also be felt by people. These creatures are rarely visible for study and observation except for when they come close to land during times of onshore winds. They have been seen in Hawaii and in tropical（热带）waters around the world. Beware（当心）of the blue dragon’s sting! 11．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A．It gives details about the topic. B．It introduces the subject. C．It introduces the author. D．It gives examples of mythical monsters. 12．What does the underlined word “conceal” in the second paragraph mean? A．Discover. B．Notice. C．Protect. D．Hide. 13．How does the coloring of the blue sea slug provide protection? A．It floats right side up so the blue faces down in the water. B．Its gray coloring makes it look the same as ocean waves. C．Its blue underside and its gray back help it not be seen from above and below. D．It gives off blue poison into the water to protect it from enemies. 14．What’s the blue dragon’s main defense against enemies? A．It floats upside down in the water. B．It stores poison and stings enemies. C．It feeds on poisonous jellyfish. D．It moves to coastal waters during times of onshore winds. 15．Which of the following facts about the animal is true according to the passage? A．The animal has the word “dragon” as part of its name because it is a mythical creature. B．We can only see types of “dragons” in oceans. C．A bubble of water in its stomach enables it to float upside down. D．The creature are not commonly seen by people for study and observation. 【答案】11．B 12．D 13．C 14．B 15．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了海洋里的“蓝龙”。 11．主旨大意题。根据“For example, you may have seen dragonfly flying over a summer garden or read about a Komodo dragon lizard. The ocean has its share of dragons, too”可知，第一段是为了引出下文介绍“蓝龙”，故选B。 12．词义猜测题。根据“The underside of the slug is blue, and it back is a gray color. This helps to conceal it from birds flying overhead and from fish swimming below”可知，底部和背部的颜色是有助于隐藏它，不被从头顶飞过的鸟类和下面游泳的鱼发现，所以划线单词与hide同义，故选D。 13．细节理解题。根据“The underside of the slug is blue, and it back is a gray color. This helps to conceal it from birds flying overhead and from fish swimming below”可知，它的蓝色底部和灰色背部使它从上面和下面都不被看见，故选C。 14．细节理解题。根据“This ability to store poison gives them a much stronger sting（刺）than the jellyfish itself”可知，储存毒药来刺敌人，故选B。 15．细节理解题。根据“These creatures are rarely visible for study and observation except for when they come close to land during times of onshore winds.”可知，蓝龙这种生物不容易被看到。故选D。 Passage 4 Walk or drive to work? Which way is lower in carbon (碳)? To be friendly to the environment, you may choose to walk. Have you ever tried to live a low-carbon life through your diet (日常饮食)? A new study from the University of Oxford has looked into the health and environmental influences of 15 foods common in western diets. Among these, plant based (基于植物的) foods included fruits, vegetables, nuts and potatoes. It also studied animal-based foods, including red meat, chicken, milk products, eggs and fish. According to the study’s lead researcher, Michael Clark, “Choosing better and greener diets is one of the main ways people can improve their health and protect the environment.” That is to say, plant-based diets are much healthier for us and kinder to the environment. To get this result, researchers compared the influence of eating another portion (一份) of each food with the increased risk of a few illnesses. They also found out the environmental harm for each animal-based food and each plant-based food. By using this method, the study found that red meats were the most unfriendly foods to the environment. Keeping farm animals produces a large number of methane (甲烷) that keeps 30 times more heat than CO2. As well as making the earth warmer, eating too much red meat is known to increase the risk of a few illnesses, such as heart trouble. Plant-based diets can give us the same health benefits in a much greener way. According to the study, without eating or using meat and milk products, global farmland use could be cut down by more than 75% and still feed the world. Speaking to the Guardian (英国卫报), Tim Benton of Chatham House (英国皇家国际事务研究所) said, “If we can give people reasonable official (官方的) advice of what a healthy and green diet is, the world and its people would be in a much better place.” 16．Which one is animal-based food? A．Milk products. B．Fruits. C．Potatoes. D．Vegetables. 17．What’s the result of this study? A．Many people choose to walk to work. B．Plant-based diets are healthier and greener. C．The more we eat, the better the environment is. D．15 foods common in western diets are not healthy. 18．What is the main idea of paragraph 5? A．The harm of CO2. B．The risk of heart trouble. C．A reason for keeping animals. D．Two disadvantages of red meats. 19．What does the underlined word “benefits” in paragraph 6 mean in Chinese? A．问题 B．害处 C．益处 D．赞扬 20．What will this study probably be used for? A．Teaching farmers to plant vegetables correctly. B．Offering doctors new methods to treat patients. C．Guiding people to lose weight by doing exercise. D．Giving official advice on health and environment. 【答案】16．A 17．B 18．D 19．C 20．D 【导语】本文介绍了低碳饮食的相关内容。 16．细节理解题。根据“It also studied animal-based foods, including red meat, chicken, milk products, eggs and fish.”可知，奶制品属于动物性食物。故选A。 17．细节理解题。根据“That is to say, plant-based diets are much healthier for us and kinder to the environment.”可知，植物性饮食更健康、更环保。故选B。 18．段落大意题。根据“By using this method, the study found that red meats were the most unfriendly foods to the environment. Keeping farm animals produces a large number of methane (甲烷) that keeps 30 times more heat than CO2. As well as making the earth warmer, eating too much red meat is known to increase the risk of a few illnesses, such as heart trouble.”可知，第五段主要介绍红肉的两个缺点。故选D。 19．词义猜测题。根据“According to the study, without eating or using meat and milk products, global farmland use could be cut down by more than 75% and still feed the world.”可知，此处意为植物性饮食能以更加绿色的方式给我们带来同样的健康益处。故选C。 20．推理判断题。根据“Speaking to the Guardian (英国卫报), Tim Benton of Chatham House (英国皇家国际事务研究所) said, ‘If we can give people reasonable official (官方的) advice of what a healthy and green diet is, the world and its people would be in a much better place.’”可推知，这个研究可以用于提供健康和环境方面的官方建议。故选D。 Passage 5 The sun sets on a field in southern England. When it rises again the following morning, that field has been changed into a huge work of art. A large part of the crop (庄稼) has been pressed into a pattern of circles, squares and other shapes. Farmers have reported finding strange circles in their fields for centuries. The earliest mention of a crop circle dates back to the 1500s. Crop circles, however, didn’t get attention until 1980, when a farmer in England discovered three circles in his field. The world first began to learn about crop circles. By the 1990s, crop circles had become something of a tourist attraction. In 1990 alone, more than 500 circles appeared in Europe. Within the next few years, there were thousands. Crop circles can come in many different shapes, changing in size. Most early crop circles were simple. But after 1990, the circles changed. Crops can be made to look like just about anything — smiling faces, flowers or even words. People have long been wondering who or what is creating these crop circles. Possibly the most widely known idea is that crop circles are the work of visitors from other planets. Probably the most scientific opinion says that crop circles are created by vortices (涡旋). They force the air down to the ground, which presses the crops down. Dr. Terence Meaden, an expert, says when the dust (沙尘) gets caught up in a vortex, it can appear to glow (发光), which may explain the UFO-like glowing lights many people have seen. 21．How does the author introduce the topic? A．By telling a story. B．By asking a question. C．By giving a comparison. D．By describing a scene. 22．When did the world become interested in crop circles? A．In the 1500s. B．After 1980. C．In 1900. D．After 1990. 23．Which of the following is TRUE about crop circles in Paragraph 4? A．Early crop circles were very small in size. B．Large crop circles were usually round in shape. C．Crop circles of all kinds began to appear after 1990. D．Flower-shaped crop circles were first found in the 1500s. 24．Which point do you think Dr. Terence Meaden would agree with? A．Crop circles may be man-made. B．Crop circles could be marks left by aliens. C．The UFO-like light could be caused by dust. D．Vortices are sure to create perfectly shaped crop circles. 25．Which is the best way to divide the passage? A．①/②③/④/⑤⑥ B．①②③/④/⑤/⑥ C．①/②③④⑤/⑥ D．①②③/④⑤⑥ 【答案】21．D 22．B 23．C 24．C 25．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了“麦田怪圈”这一奇怪现象。 21．细节理解题。根据“The sun sets on a field in southern England. When it rises again the following morning, that field has been changed into a huge work of art. A large part of the crop has been pressed into a pattern of circles, squares and other shapes.”可知作者通过描述一个场景来引出主题。故选D。 22．细节理解题。根据“Crop circles, however, didn’t get attention until 1980, when a farmer in England, discovered three circles in his field.”可知世界是1980年后开始对麦田怪圈感兴趣的。故选B。 23．细节理解题。根据“But after 1990, the circles changed. Crops can be made to look like just about anything — smiling faces, flowers or even words.”可知1990年以后，各种各样的麦田怪圈开始出现。故选C。 24．观点态度题。根据“Dr. Terence Meaden, an expert, says when the dust gets caught up in a vortex, it can appear to glow, which may explain the UFO-like glowing lights many people have seen.”（专家Dr. Terence Meaden说，当尘埃陷入漩涡时，它会发光，这可能解释了许多人见过的类似UFO的发光现象）可知Dr. Terence Meaden可能会同意“这种类似UFO的光可能是由灰尘引起的”这一观点。故选C。 25．篇章结构题。本文第一段通过描述一个场景引出麦田怪圈这一主题；第二、三段介绍麦田怪圈的出现；第四段介绍麦田怪圈的形状；第五、六段介绍人们对这一现象的各种猜测。故选A。 Passage 6 On March 3, 2022, the 2021 Touching China Award ceremony aired on CCTV. Ten role models were on the list, and Yang Zhenning is one of them. When mentioning the greatest theoretical (理论的) physicists in the world, Yang Zhenning is a name never to be forgotten. Yang Zhenning, a famous Nobel Prize-winning physicist, became the first Chinese- American scientist who managed to return to China after the US just lifted (解除) the ban (禁令) on visits to China in 1971. Yang also helped hundreds of Chinese students to have a further study in the US. These people later made a huge construction (贡献) for China. Yang was born in 1922, in Hefei Anhui, China, and grew up in Tsinghua University. From a young age he had an interest in physics. At the age of 12, Yang showed his great goal to win a Nobel Prize after being attracted by a book about the unknowns of the universe. With this goal in mind, Yang studied hard. After getting a master’s degree in Tsinghua University in 1944, Yang got the chance to further his studies in the United States. There he met another Chinese student, Tsung-dao Lee (李政道), who shared the same interests, and they often discussed the physics problems together. In 1957, they won the Nobel Prize in Physics. It let other Chinese people know that Chinese scientists could stand out in the global science community. At the Nobel Banquet (宴会),Yang also expressed his pride. He was very proud of his Chinese background. No matter where he has been, Yang Zhenning has always had his motherland in mind. In 2003, Yang returned to China and also taught at Tsinghua. Under his influence, many overseas Chinese also returned to China to make contributions, such as Turing Award winner Yao Qizhi, physicist Wu Xiaogang, and mathematician Zhang Shouwu. 26．________ role models were awarded in the ceremony. A．Three B．Five C．Eight D．Ten 27．Which of the following statements is NOT true? A．Yang Zhenning couldn’t return to his motherland in 1970. B．Yang Zhenning takes pride in owning Chinese background. C．Yang Zhenning knew Tsung-dao Lee in Tsinghua University. D．Yang Zhenning showed his interest in physics from a young age. 28．As the age of ________, Yang Zhenning won the Nobel Prize in Physics with Tsung-dgo Lee. A．22 B．35 C．48 D．81 29．Which isn’t mentioned in the passage? A．Yang Zhenning is a great theoretical physicist in the world. B．Yang Zhenning wrote many famous articles and gave many speeches in universities. C．Hundreds of Chinese students were helped by Yang Zhenning to have a further study. D．Under Yang Zhenning’s influence, Yao Qizhi and Zhang Shouwu returned to China. 30．We may find this article in the part of ________ in a newspaper. A．Science B．Nature C．Travel D．Sport 【答案】26．D 27．C 28．B 29．B 30．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了2022年3月3号公布的2021年感动中国十大人物之一：杨振宁。 26．细节理解题。根据“Ten role models were on the list, and Yang Zhenning is one of them.”可知，颁奖典礼上颁发了感动中国十大人物。故选D。 27．细节理解题。根据“Yang got the chance to further his studies in the United States. There he met another Chinese student, Tsung-dao Lee (李政道),”可知，杨振宁不是在清华大学认识李的。故选C。 28．细节理解题。根据“Yang was born in 1922, in Hefei Anhui, China,”及“In 1957, they won the Nobel Prize in Physics.”可知，35岁时，杨振宁与李一起获得了诺贝尔物理学奖。故选B。 29．细节理解题。根据“When mentioning the greatest theoretical (理论的) physicists in the world, Yang Zhenning is a name never to be forgotten.”及“In 2003, Yang returned to China and also taught at Tsinghua. Under his influence, many overseas Chinese also returned to China to make contributions, such as Turing Award winner Yao Qizhi, physicist Wu Xiaogang, and mathematician Zhang Shouwu.”可知，杨振宁写了许多著名的文章，并在大学里发表了许多演讲。在文中没有提到。故选B。 30．推理判断题。根据“On March 3, 2022, the 2021 Touching China Award ceremony aired on CCTV. Ten role models were on the list, and Yang Zhenning is one of them.”及短文的内容可推知，我们可以在报纸的《科学》部分找到这篇文章。故选A。 Passage 7 Mictobes (微生物) help us do lots of things here on Earth. They can make bread rise and cure infections (感染), among many other things. Researchers have done lots of experiments with microbes in space and their latest findings show that these microbes could help us explore (探究) more of our universe. Last summer, the European Space Agency did an experiment called BioRock on the International Space Station. In this experiment, three species of bacteria (细菌) were tested on their ability to pull rare (稀有的) earth elements (REEs) out of rocks in three types of gravity (重力) — normal Earth gravity, Mars gravity and microgravity. This method of using microbes to pull out “biomining”. We’ve been doing it for some time here on Earth, mainly to pull out copper (铜) and gold. But would it work in space or on another planet? The results were encouraging. Of the three species, one was able to pull 14 types of REEs out of rocks in all three types of graviy. The rocks used in the experiment were mede of basalt (玄武岩) — a type of rock that is commonly found on Earth, Mars and the moon. While the findings might be interesting on their own, how can they help us explore space? For one thing, space exploration in the future will require us to find resources on the moon and Mars that we can use to continue our exploration efforts. Biomining can help us do this cheaply and easily. 31．What do the latest findings of microbes show? A．Microbes can cure infections. B．Microbes can make bread rise. C．Microbes can make people feel ill. D．Microbes can help pull resources from rocks. 32．Which of the statements is TRUE about “biomining”? A．Biomining is based on the use of microbes. B．Biormining can help us find basalt quickly. C．Biomining can develop biology. D．It can only be used to extract copper and gold. 33．What is the purpose of the experiment “BioRock”? A．To see if bacteria can extract copper and gold on Earth. B．To find out how bacteria work under different types of gravity. C．To collect useful microbes. D．To prepare for future launches of spacecraft. 34．What do we know from this passage? A．Microbes are widely used in scientific fields. B．There are only three kinds of gravity in space. C．Basalt is a type of dark rock that we can’t see it as usual. D．Biomining has been used in space for many years. 35．Where can we probably read this passage? A．A science fiction book B．A book about human history. C．A guide book about travelling D．The science section in a newspaper. 【答案】31．D 32．A 33．B 34．A 35．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了微生物在太空中的应用。 31．细节理解题。根据“In this experiment, three species of bacteria were tested on their ability to pull rare earth elements (REEs) out of rocks in three types of gravity — normal Earth gravity, Mars gravity and microgravity.”可知微生物可以帮助从岩石中提取资源。故选D。 32．细节理解题。根据“This method of using microbes to pull out ‘biomining’.”可知生物采矿是基于微生物的使用。故选A。 33．推理判断题。根据“In this experiment, three species of bacteria were tested on their ability to pull rare earth elements (REEs) out of rocks in three types of gravity — normal Earth gravity, Mars gravity and microgravity.”可知在这项实验中，研究人员测试了三种细菌在三种重力下(正常地球重力、火星重力和微重力)从岩石中提取稀土元素的能力，由此推出实验的目的是为了弄清楚细菌在不同重力下是如何工作的。故选B。 34．细节理解题。根据“Mictobes help us do lots of things here on Earth. They can make bread rise and cure infections, among many other things.”可知微生物广泛应用于科学领域。故选A。 35．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了微生物在太空中的应用，由此推出可能在报纸的科学板块读到。故选D。 Passage 8 Do you compare yourself to other people? Perhaps your best friend receives something you really want, or you’re not allowed to go to a concert but your brother or sister is. Even though comparisons are common and can sometimes be beneficial, focusing (专注) on your own progress is important for your happiness. “We often compare ourselves to others who are doing better or not as well as ourselves.” says Dr. Jack. “But I suggest comparing yourself to your past self and your future self. This can make you feel proud of what you’ve achieved and excited about what you might do. Focusing on your own purposes is more worthwhile than always trying to come out on top.” Comparing yourself to those around you is natural. It can help us to be clear about our achievements and to form friendships with people having similar interests. However, nobody is perfect in real life. It’s also important to realize how the comparison is making you feel. “If you begin to feel quite low, focus on your own strengths.” says Jack. In other words, you can ask yourself questions like “What can I do well in?”, which can help you trust yourself. Maybe here you are wondering “What if all my friends are better than me?”. Dr. White says that jealousy (妒忌) is not bad but focusing on bettering your own work can help you feel just as successful. He also mentions that learning to celebrate your friends’ success can not only help to cheer your friends up but also help you feel good. It will encourage you to build each other up. 36．What does the writer tell us in Paragraph 1? A．We should compare with others. B．We should share things with brothers. C．We should enjoy concerts with sisters. D．We should focus on our own progress. 37．Why should you compare yourself to your past self? A．To care about others. B．To change your purposes. C．To reduce the excitement. D．To be proud of your achievements. 38．What does the underlined phrase “your own strengths” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．what you’re good at B．what you’ve understood C．what you’re crazy about D．what you’ve experienced 39．What does Dr. White suggest? A．Trusting your friends. B．Cheering on tiny success. C．Celebrating others’ success. D．Forming a deep friendship. 40．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Plan Your Own Future B．Learn from your friends C．Run Your Own Race D．Follow Your Own Dream 【答案】36．D 37．D 38．A 39．C 40．C 【导语】本文作者告诉我们，我们应该专注于自己的进步。并建议将自己与过去的自己和未来的自己进行比较。这会让你为自己所取得的成就感到自豪，并为自己可能做的事感到兴奋。 36．细节理解题。根据“Even though comparisons are common and can sometimes be beneficial, focusing (专注) on your own progress is important for your happiness.”可知，作者在第一段告诉我们，我们应该专注于自己的进步。故选D。 37．细节理解题。根据“But I suggest comparing yourself to your past self and your future self. This can make you feel proud of what you’ve achieved and excited about what you might do.”可知，你要把自己和过去的自己比较因为你可以为你的成就感到骄傲。故选D。 38．词义猜测题。根据“‘If you begin to feel quite low, focus on your own strengths.’ says Jack. In other words, you can ask yourself questions like ‘What can I do well in?’, which can help you trust yourself.”可知，第3段中带下划线的短语“你自己的优势”可能是“你擅长什么”的意思。故选A。 39．细节理解题。根据“He also mentions that learning to celebrate your friends’ success can not only help to cheer your friends up but also help you feel good. It will encourage you to build each other up.”可知，怀特医生建议庆祝他人的成功。故选C。 40．最佳标题。根据“Even though comparisons are common and can sometimes be beneficial, focusing (专注) on your own progress is important for your happiness.”及“But I suggest comparing yourself to your past self and your future self. This can make you feel proud of what you’ve achieved and excited about what you might do.”可知，本文作者告诉我们，我们应该专注于自己的进步。并建议将自己与过去的自己和未来的自己进行比较。这会让你为自己所取得的成就感到自豪，并为自己可能做的事感到兴奋。因此“Run Your Own Race跑你自己的比赛”可以作为本文的标题。故选C。 Passage 1 Black Myth: Wukong Ignites Global Interest Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese AAA game, captured global audiences on Steam, highlighting China’s cultural heritage. Black Myth: Wukong Dominates Steam on Day One Asserting that its rendition of the Ming-era classic Journey to the West will compel Western players to immerse themselves in Chinese culture. official media in China rallied behind China’s most popular single-player video game to date. On Wednesday, only one day after its debut, 2.2 million continuous players were enjoying Black Myth: Wukong on Steam, a prominent online gaming platform, Reuters reports. The game is based on a legendary monkey king from a famous work of Chinese literature who had the ability to shape-shift into humans, animals, and inanimate objects. “Chinese players in the past have gone through this process of cross-cultural understanding, now it is the turn of overseas players to learn and understand Chinese traditional culture,” a blog post from China Central Television said. According to the national broadcaster, individuals can only fully appreciate Black Myth: Wukong if they are well-versed in the narrative of the beloved magical monkey, Sun Wukong, who gains supernatural abilities through Taoism. Per Yahoo Finance, much excitement erupted on Chinese social media when Game Science,a business financed by Tencent, released the game on Tuesday. As China's first true AAA title — a game featuring high development costs, long production cycles, and significant resource investment, Black Myth: Wukong is a big step for the Chinese gaming industry. “Global players will be able to get a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture while having fun,” according to Global Times. 1．What is the main theme of the game Black Myth: Wukong? A．Greek mythology B．Chinese cultural heritage C．Western folklore D．Space exploration question 2．How many continuous players were reported to be enjoying Black Myth: Wukong on Steam one day after its debut? A．2,200,000,000 B．22,000.000 C．2,200,000 D．220,000 3．What classic Chinese work is Black Myth: Wukong based on? A．Journey to the West B．Dream of the Red Chamber C．Water Margins D．Romance of the Three Kingdoms 4．According to China Central Television, who should now learn and understand Chinese traditional culture? A．Chinese players B．Overseas players C．Game developers D．The global audience 5．What is the significance of Black Myth: Wukong being China's first true AAA title? A．It represents a major breakthrough for the Chinese gaming industry. B．It stands for the strong power and effect of China. C．It means the game has been developed using the latest gaming technology. D．It requires players to learn Chinese to play. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了一款名为《黑神话：悟空》的中国AAA级游戏在Steam平台上发布后，引起了全球玩家的兴趣和关注，并强调了这款游戏对中国文化遗产的展现和推广。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese AAA game, captured global audiences on Steam, highlighting China’s cultural heritage.(《黑神话：悟空》，一款中国的AAA级游戏，在Steam平台上吸引了全球玩家的目光，彰显了中国的文化遗产)”可知，游戏《黑神话：悟空》的主题是中国文化遗产。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“On Wednesday, only one day after its debut, 2.2 million continuous players were enjoying Black Myth: Wukong on Steam,a prominent online gaming platform, Reuters reports.(据路透社报道，周三，即该游戏在知名在线游戏平台Steam上发布仅一天后，就有220万玩家持续游玩《黑神话：悟空》)”可知，该游戏在Steam上发布仅一天后，就有220万玩家持续游玩《黑神话：悟空》。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Black Myth: Wukong Dominates Steam on Day One Asserting that its rendition of the Ming-era classic Journey to the West will compel Western players to immerse themselves in Chinese culture.(《黑神话：悟空》首日便称霸Steam，声称其对明代经典《西游记》的演绎将吸引西方玩家沉浸于中国文化之中)”可知，《黑神话：悟空》是基于《西游记》改编的。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第四段““Chinese players in the past have gone through this process of cross-cultural understanding, now it is the turn of overseas players to learn... and understand Chinese traditional culture,” a blog post from China Central Television said.(“中国玩家过去已经经历过跨文化理解的过程，现在轮到海外玩家去学习和理解中国传统文化了，”中国中央电视台的一篇博客文章说道)”可知，根据中央电视台的说法，现在应该由海外玩家来学习和了解中国传统文化。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第六段“As China's first true AAA title — a game featuring high development costs, long production cycles, and significant resource investment, Black Myth: Wukong is a big step for the Chinese gaming industry.(作为中国的首款真正AAA级游戏——一款开发成本高、生产周期长、资源投入巨大的游戏，《黑神话：悟空》是中国游戏产业的一大步)”可知，《黑神话：悟空》作为中国第一款真正的AAA级游戏，是中国游戏产业的一大突破。故选A。 Passage 2 When people visit the US, they usually Plan to visit New York or Los Angeles. Although these cities have a lot to offer, there are several other wonderful choices to consider. If you love the outdoors and are looking to experience something different in America, the city of Portland, Oregon is a great choice. With a population of 583, 000, Portland is the 28th most populated in the nation. Portland is called the City of Roses since it hosts (举办) the second largest flower festival in the US. The Portland Rose Festival, which started in 1907 attracts an audience of about half a million every year. In addition, visitors can enjoy carnival (嘉年华) rides alongside Portland’s waterfront and catch a wonderful fireworks show in the evening. Since 1989, dragon boat races in the Willamette River have been part of the event. Portland is considered to be one of the greenest cities in the world, as its citizens try hard to keep the environment clean. Portland has one of the highest recycle rates (比率) in the US, recycling 30 percent of its rubbish. In 1993 Portland became the first city to put forth a plan to fight global warming. The plan worked quite well and by 2005 Portland had reduced greenhouse gas emissions (排放物) by 12.5 percent. One reason for Portland’s great success is the city’s love of bicycles. Nearly 3 percent of workers go to work by bicycle each day, the highest percentage (比重) in the country. Many of those who don’t bike do their best to reduce air pollution by taking public transportation. Although scenic beauty does attract many tourists to Portland, it’s not the only attraction available (可利用的，可获得的). The city is also known for producing some of the world’s most tasty beers. It is also known for its wide selection of goods and policy of zero percent sales tax (税). So if you are looking to experience a more peaceful city on your next trip to the US, be sure to give Portland a shot! 6．What is the second paragraph mainly about? A．Different types of roses in Portland B．Reasons why many people live in Portland C．Ways that Portland is improving the environment. D．A popular event that takes place in Portland every year 7．What can we learn from paragraph 3? A．Portland has the highest recycle rate in the world B．Portland is the first city to make a plan to reduce pollution C．Portland’s citizens exercise themselves by riding bicycles D．Portland’s citizens make great efforts to deal with global warming 8．What can tourists do in Portland? A．Have a trip full of adventure B．Experience fast city life C．Spend lots of time outdoors D．Enjoy tasty food and drinks 9．Which is not the attraction of Portland? A．Flower festival B．Tasty beers C．Dragon boat races D．Bicycle races. 10．Where can we most probably read this text? A．In a travel magazine B．In a science report. C．In a personal diary D．In a geography textbook 【答案】6．D 7．D 8．C 9．D 10．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了波特兰的环境举措、文化活动及旅游吸引力。 6．主旨大意题。根据第二段中“The Portland Rose Festival, which started in 1907 attracts an audience of about half a million every year. (波特兰玫瑰节始于1907年，每年吸引约50万观众)”可知，该段主要介绍每年在波特兰举办的一个盛大活动。故选D。 7．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Portland has one of the highest recycle rates (比率) in the US, recycling 30 percent of its rubbish. In 1993 Portland became the first city to put forth a plan to fight global warming. The plan worked quite well and by 2005 Portland had reduced greenhouse gas emissions (排放物) by 12.5 percent. One reason for Portland’s great success is the city’s love of bicycles. Nearly 3 percent of workers go to work by bicycle each day, the highest percentage (比重 ) in the country. (波特兰是美国垃圾回收率最高的城市之一，垃圾回收率达到30%。1993年，波特兰成为第一个提出应对全球变暖计划的城市。这个计划非常有效，到2005年波特兰已经减少了12.5%的温室气体排放。波特兰取得巨大成功的一个原因是这个城市对自行车的热爱。近3%的工人每天骑自行车上班，这个比例在全国是最高的)”可推知，波特兰的市民做出极大努力来应对全球变暖。故选D。 8．细节理解题。根据第一段中“If you love the outdoors and are looking to experience something different in America, the city of Portland, Oregon is a great choice. (如果你喜欢户外活动，想在美国体验一些不一样的东西，俄勒冈州的波特兰市是一个不错的选择)”可知，波特兰适合户外休闲旅游。故选C。 9．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Portland is called the City of Roses since it hosts (举办) the second largest flower festival in the US. (波特兰被称为玫瑰之城，因为它是美国第二大花卉节的举办地)”，以及“Since 1989, dragon boat races in the Willamette River have been part of the event. (自1989年以来，威拉米特河上的龙舟比赛已经成为该活动的一部分)”和最后一段“The city is also known for producing some of the world’s most tasty beers. (这座城市还以出产世界上最美味的啤酒而闻名)”可知，文章提到的波特兰特色：花卉节、啤酒、赛龙舟，未提及自行车赛，所以不是波特兰的吸引之处。故选D。 10．推理判断题。根据第一段中“When people visit the US, they usually Plan to visit New York or Los Angeles. Although these cities have a lot to offer, there are several other wonderful choices to consider. If you love the outdoors and are looking to experience something different in America, the city of Portland, Oregon is a great choice. (当人们访问美国时，他们通常计划访问纽约或洛杉矶。虽然这些城市有很多可供选择的地方，但还有其他几个不错的选择值得考虑。如果你喜欢户外活动，想在美国体验一些不一样的东西，俄勒冈州的波特兰市是一个不错的选择)”可推知，文章主要介绍波特兰的旅游景点和活动，有吸引游客的性质，因此最有可能出现在旅游杂志中。故选A。 Passage 3 Mr Perkin stood at the bus stop and watched the cars go by. Many of the cars were new Beta 400s, and most of them were yellow. Mr Perkin always wore the same clothes as other men, ate the same food as other people, and did the same things after work, and at the end of the week. Mr Perkin did not like to be different. The following week, Mr Perkin bought a new, bright yellow Beta 400. He was very pleased with it, and drove to work in it the very next day. He was even more pleased with his new car, when he saw all the other Beta 400s, in front, behind, and on both sides of him. Mr Perkin parked his car in a big car park near his office, and walked the rest of the way. But when he came back at five o’clock there were so many bright yellow Beta 400s in the car park that Mr Perkin did not know which car was his. He tried his key in some of the cars, but people passing by gave him a look he did not like. So he stopped. Poor Mr Perkin had to wait nearly two hours until his was the only yellow Beta 400 in the car park. 11．Mr Perkin wanted a new, yellow Beta400, because . A．the bus did not come. B．he liked new clothes, food and cars. C．he liked to do the same as other people. D．he liked to be different from others. 12．He drove to work in his new car . A．the day after he bought it. B．the day he bought it. C．a week after he bought it. D．on the day he first watched the cars passing. 13．He was pleased with his new car, because . A．no one else had a yellow one. B．it was the same car as all around him. C．he was in front of all the other cars. D．other cars were not as bright as his. 14．At five o’clock Mr Perkin . A．walked home. B．drove his car out of the car park. C．came back to the car park. D．did not know which was his car park. 15．People gave him a look in the car park because . A．he had a nice new car. B．he could not open the door of his car. C．he was in the wrong car park. D．he was trying to open more than one car. 【答案】11．C 12．A 13．B 14．C 15．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了帕金先生喜欢和别人做同样的事，所以买了一款常见的汽车，上班时他把车停在停车场，下班后发现停车场有很多同样的车，他找不到自己的车，只能等其他人把车开走后，才找到自己的车。 11．推理判断题。根据第一段内容“Mr Perkin stood at the bus stop and watched the cars go by. Many of the cars were new Beta 400s, and most of them were yellow. Mr Perkin always wore the same clothes as other men, ate the same food as other people, and did the same things after work, and at the end of the week. Mr Perkin did not like to be different. (帕金先生站在公交车站，看着汽车驶过。许多汽车都是新的Beta 400s，其中大多数是黄色的。帕金先生总是和其他男人穿同样的衣服，吃同样的食物，下班后和周末做同样的事情。帕金不喜欢与众不同。)”可知，帕金不喜欢与众不同，许多汽车都是新的Beta 400s，其中大多数是黄色的，所以他也买了同款汽车，由此可知，帕金先生想要一辆新的黄色Beta 400s，因为他喜欢和别人做同样的事。故选C项。 12．细节理解题。根据第二段关键句“The following week, Mr Perkin bought a new, bright yellow Beta 400. He was very pleased with it, and drove to work in it the very next day. (接下来的一周，帕金先生买了一辆新的亮黄色Beta 400。他对此非常满意，第二天就开着车去上班了。)”可知，帕金买车后的第二天就开着车去上班了，由此可知，他在买车后的第二天就开着新车去上班了。故选A项。 13．细节理解题。根据第二段关键句“He was even more pleased with his new car, when he saw all the other Beta 400s, in front, behind, and on both sides of him. (当他看到前方、后方和两侧的所有其他Beta 400时，他对自己的新车更加满意。)”可知，当他看到前方、后方和两侧都是和他同款的车，他很满意，由此可知，他对他的新车很满意，因为那辆车和他周围的车一样。故选B项。 14．细节理解题。根据第三段关键句“But when he came back at five o’clock there were so many bright yellow Beta 400s in the car park that Mr Perkin did not know which car was his. (但当他五点钟回来时，停车场里有那么多亮黄色的Beta 400s，以至于帕金先生不知道哪辆车是他的。)”可知，五点钟时，帕金回到了他车所位于的停车场，由此可知，五点钟，帕金先生回到停车场。故选C项。 15．细节理解题。根据第三段关键句“He tried his key in some of the cars, but people passing by gave him a look he did not like. So he stopped. (他在一些车里试了试钥匙，但路过的人看了他一眼，他不喜欢。于是他停了下来。)”可知，因为找不到自己的车，他一辆一辆车试，这招来了路人异样的眼神，由此可知，人们在停车场看了他一眼，因为他试图打开不止一辆车。故选D项。 Passage 4 With a thirst for a new challenge, I decided to begin my language journey and my only regret is that I didn’t start earlier. Since starting to learn, I have made good progress. The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is a test of Chinese language for non-native speakers. In July 2020, I passed my HSK3 exam with a score of 100 percent. I am now almost ready to start HSK5. Learning to speak Chinese isn’t as insurmountable as I once thought. When I speak to native (当地的) speakers in Chinese, they almost always understand me. I also find it not too difficult to remember characters and I am now even able to write over 400 characters. I find studying the language relaxing and worthwhile, particularly writing the characters. The thing I find most challenging is listening because native speakers talk at such a speed (速度). I can’t always understand what’s been said, but my weekly online language exchanges help with this greatly. Despite my progress, it has taken a lot of hard work. Furthermore, there is a long way to go before I reach my goal of fluency. The key to progress is to be patient . The satisfaction (满意) that comes from simple things like ordering food (点餐) in Chinese, buying things on the Internet or communicating with a taxi driver makes all the hard work worth it. My biggest takeaway from learning Chinese is that it’s not only double but can also be enjoyable. Learning Chinese not only helped me in day-to-day life, but deepened my cultural understanding of such a colorful and beautiful country. Considering where I am now, compared to two years ago, as long as I keep studying hard, I can image a time when I’ll be able to read famous Chinese novels not in English but in the original text. So, to all my non-Chinese friends, I always say “Don’t give up. Embrace (拥抱) the challenge.” 16．What is the author’s regret? A．He had a new challenge. B．He decided to begin his language journey. C．He didn’t start learning Chinese earlier D．He passed his HSK3 exam. 17．What does the underlined word “insurmountable” mean in paragraph 2? A．upset. B．Possible. C．Comfortable. D．Difficult. 18．Which one is the most challenging for the author? A．Writing characters. B．Taking part in HSK exams. C．Listening to the native speaking. D．Speaking to a taxi driver. 19．Why does the author think learning Chinese is satisfying? A．It can make the author proud. B．It makes the author know more Chinese characters. C．It can be useful in daily life. D．It makes the author more competitive. 20．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．Passing exams isn’t a piece of cake B．Learning Chinese isn’t unbeatable C．Explore the historical and cultural country D．Deepen understanding of Chinese culture 【答案】16．C 17．D 18．C 19．C 20．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者自己学习汉语的经历和感受。 16．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“With a thirst for a new challenge, I decided to begin my language journey and my only regret is that I didn’t start earlier.(怀着对新挑战的渴望，我决定开始我的语言之旅，我唯一的遗憾是没有早点开始)”可知，作者渴望新的挑战，决定开始语言之旅，唯一的遗憾是没有早点开始，所以，作者后悔的是没有早点开始学习汉语。故选C项 17．词义猜测题。根据划线词后的“When I speak to native (当地的) speakers in Chinese, they almost always understand me. I also find it not too difficult to remember characters and I am now even able to write over 400 characters.(当我和母语者用汉语交谈时，他们几乎都能理解我。我还发现记忆汉字没那么难，现在我甚至能写超过400个汉字了)”可知，作者现在发现学习说汉语并不是很难，结合划线单词所在的句子“Learning to speak Chinese isn’t as…as I once thought.(学习说汉语并不像我曾经想的一样……)”可知，作者之前应对学习说汉语有自己的想法，结合下文中介绍的作者学习说汉语的感受可知，此处指的是作者认为学习汉语并不像以前所想的那么的困难，所以划线单词的意思应与 “困难的”意义相近。故选D项。 18．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The thing I find most challenging is listening because native speakers talk at such a speed (速度).(我发现最具挑战的事是听力，因为母语者们语速如此之快)”可知，因为母语者说的语速很快，所以，作者认为学习汉语时最困难的部分是听母语者讲话。故选C项。 19．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The satisfaction (满意) that comes from simple things like ordering food (点餐) in Chinese, buying things on the Internet or communicating with a taxi driver makes all the hard work worth it.(一些小事带来的满足感，比如用中文点餐，在网上购物或是和出租车司机交流，让我感到所有的辛苦都是值得的)”可知，作者认为用中文点餐，在网上购物或者与出租车司机交流这些小事带来很多的满足感，由此可知，因为日常生活中能使用汉语，所以作者认为学习中文令他感到满足。故选C项。 20．主旨大意题。根据尾段中的“My biggest takeaway from learning Chinese is that it’s not only double but can also be enjoyable.(我学习中文最大的收获就是，学习中文不仅是可行的，而且是充满乐趣的)”以及上文中的对作者学习汉语的经历和感受的介绍可知，本文主要讲述的是作者作为外国人分享了自己学习中文的经历和感受，所以标题“学中文没那么难”与文章内容吻合，且能概括本文的主题，适合作为标题。故选B项。 Passage 5 Several studies show communication skills are the most important skills for American adults. They are often taught through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, which encourage student involvement (参与), offered in K-12 schools in 27 states. But they are also a by-product of theater classes, according to a recent study. The study followed children aged 5 to 18 over six years and found increases in communication skills across ages. The longer the kids spent on the theater classes, the more they gained in 21st-century skills, like communication, creativity, imagination, and problem-solving, says Thalia Goldstein, the study’s co-author. Theater involves different learning — getting up on your feet to take in information, rather than sitting at a desk. “When you put something in your body, it lasts longer, and you remember it longer,” says Kathryn Dawson, associate professor of theater at the University of Texas at Austin. Theater provides an awareness of space. And it enables more than expressions with words. For children with autism (孤独症), theater techniques increase eye attention and inspire conversation. This is where the arts level the playing field for children of different abilities; they can participate in meaningful ways where language is not a necessary skill. Sara Williams, Charlotte’s mother, cites theater as the foundation (基础) for her daughter’s self-awareness. Charlotte began drama classes at age 5. At 13, she is not afraid to speak publicly or join the student council; she listens and has confidence. “Kids go to these classes and come home feeling excited, like they have achieved something,” Williams says. And not just the outgoing kids — for the shy, theater opens them up. A theater class provides a supportive environment, free from unkind judgment. You can keep your personality, and unlike in sports, you’re not competing with anyone. “Theater is about telling stories. It is one of the best ways to help young people get to know themselves,” Dawson says. 21．What does the recent study find out? A．Theater classes contribute greatly to children’s social skills. B．Communication skills matter to children’s development. C．Theater classes are more effective than SEL programs. D．Children’s interest in theater classes varies with age. 22．How does Kathryn Dawson explain the impact of theater learning? A．It focuses on improving one’s artistic skills. B．It raises children’s awareness of confidence. C．It strengthens a sense of community among children. D．It promotes active learning through physical involvement. 23．What can we infer from the third paragraph? A．Theater techniques are based on language learning. B．Theater experiences help practise competitive skills. C．Theater techniques benefit a wide range of children. D．Theater classes can be unsuitable for autistic children. 24．What can theater bring to shy children according to the example? A．A means of gaining an understanding of others. B．A comfortable space for self-expression. C．A gateway to discovering hidden talents. D．A chance to accept your disadvantages. 25．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Theater education shapes children’s self-growth B．Be open-minded about different learning methods C．Theater classes equip children with great creativity D．Design theater classes according to children’s needs 【答案】21．A 22．D 23．C 24．B 25．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了戏剧课程对提升美国儿童的沟通能力及其他21世纪技能的积极作用。 21．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“But they are also a by-product of theater classes, according to a recent study. The study followed children aged 5 to 18 over six years and found increases in communication skills across ages. The longer the kids spent on the theater classes, the more they gained in 21st-century skills, like communication, creativity, imagination, and problem-solving, says Thalia Goldstein, the study’s co-author.(但根据最近的一项研究，戏剧课也能带来沟通技巧的提升。这项研究对5岁至18岁的儿童进行了为期六年的跟踪调查，发现各个年龄段的孩子在沟通技巧方面都有所提高。该研究的合著者塔利亚・戈德斯坦表示，孩子们上戏剧课的时间越长，他们在21世纪所需的技能方面的收获就越多，比如沟通能力、创造力、想象力和解决问题的能力)”可知，最近的研究表明戏剧课也是提升沟通技巧（属于社交技能）的一个途径，孩子们上戏剧课的时间越长，他们在沟通、创造力、想象力和解决问题等21世纪所需技能方面的收获就越多。由此可知，戏剧课对孩子们的社交技能有很大的促进作用。故选A。 22．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Theater involves different learning — getting up on your feet to take in information, rather than sitting at a desk. “When you put something in your body, it lasts longer, and you remember it longer,” says Kathryn Dawson, associate professor of theater at the University of Texas at Austin. Theater provides an awareness of space. And it enables more than expressions with words. (戏剧涉及到不同的学习方式——即站起身来获取信息，而不是坐在书桌前。德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校的戏剧副教授凯瑟琳・道森说：“当你用身体去感受某些东西时，它在你记忆中留存的时间会更长，你也会记得更久。”戏剧能让人们对空间产生认知，而且它所带来的不仅仅是语言表达)”可知，凯瑟琳・道森认为当你通过身体去感受某些东西时，它在记忆中留存的时间会更长，而且戏剧学习涉及到不同于坐在书桌前的学习方式，是站起身来获取信息。由此可知，通过身体的参与来促进积极的学习。故选D。 23．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“For children with autism (孤独症), theater techniques increase eye attention and inspire conversation. This is where the arts level the playing field for children of different abilities; they can participate in meaningful ways where language is not a necessary skill. (对于患有孤独症的儿童来说，戏剧技巧能提高他们的眼神注意力，并激发他们与人交谈。这就是艺术为不同能力的孩子创造平等机会的地方；他们可以以有意义的方式参与其中，而语言并非是必备的技能)”可知，对于患有孤独症的儿童，戏剧技巧能提高他们的眼神注意力并激发对话。而且艺术为不同能力的孩子创造了平等的机会，即使语言不是必备技能，他们也能以有意义的方式参与其中。这说明戏剧技巧对不同能力的孩子，包括孤独症儿童都有好处。由此推知，戏剧技巧使广泛的儿童群体受益。故选C。 24．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“And not just the outgoing kids — for the shy, theater opens them up. A theater class provides a supportive environment, free from unkind judgment. You can keep your personality, and unlike in sports, you’re not competing with anyone.(而且不只是外向的孩子如此——对于害羞的孩子来说，戏剧也能让他们敞开心扉。戏剧课提供了一个充满支持的环境，没有恶意的评判。你可以保持自己的个性，而且与体育运动不同的是，你无需与任何人竞争)”可知，对于害羞的孩子来说，戏剧能让他们敞开心扉。戏剧课提供了一个充满支持的环境，没有恶意的评判，在这个环境里他们可以保持自己的个性，无需与人竞争。这表明戏剧课为害羞的孩子提供了一个舒适的自我表达的空间。由此推知，根据所举例子，戏剧能给害羞的孩子带来一个舒适的自我表达的空间。故选B。 25．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章开篇指出戏剧课能提升孩子的沟通技巧，接着阐述了戏剧学习通过身体参与促进积极学习，对包括孤独症儿童在内的不同能力的孩子都有益处，还提到戏剧课为害羞的孩子提供了自我表达的舒适空间，最后强调戏剧是帮助年轻人了解自己的最佳方式之一。整体围绕戏剧教育对孩子自我成长方面的积极影响展开。由此可知，选项A“Theater education shapes children’s self-growth(戏剧教育塑造孩子的自我成长)”最适合作本文标题。故选A。 Passage 6 The side door of the small airplane holding fourteen silent passengers was opened wide. Two of them were my adult children, staring out at the endless sky. When we reached a height of 14, 000 feet, my son’s face turned pale as he inched next to the opening and fell out of the airplane. Something went cold in my heart when I realized he was gone. Seconds later, my daughter appeared in the same space. She, however, was delighted, and fell away after her brother. For a moment, a desperate fear overcame me. But it soon passed as I felt a strong pull on my pack and was moved into position by my instructor. With my big birthday coming, my children had chosen to surprise me with an unforgettable experience. I’d wanted to chicken out once we reached the airport, but when a woman celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary (周年庆) decided to dive, I knew I had to do it, too. Soon I was in the air, I forgot all the instructions I'd received minutes earlier. The world below and the endless sky above could be seen perfectly without windows or walls. It was a symbolic moment. It was only one small step to leave the safety of the small plane to throw myself into the wind, but something transformative happened then. It helped me understand how to overcome fears. I could have refused to leave the plane, missing both the extreme excitement of the fall and the unique beauty of the sky. Holding on to the appearance of safety no longer felt like the only option. I had grown up in suburbia. Life was satisfying, and I had absolutely no intention to live otherwise. But not long after the skydiving, I was hit by a job offer requiring a move to City Chicago. I took the opportunity and accepted the job. Now, I am seizing the chance to overcome challenges and the fear of what might lie ahead. 26．Why is the author on the plane? A．To prove his bravery. B．To witness sky's beauty. C．To celebrate his birthday. D．To challenge his children. 27．Why did the author mention the woman? A．To express his admiration for her. B．To show skydiving is extremely popular. C．To clarify age is no reason for quitting. D．To describe the diversity of participants. 28．What kind of person was the author before skydiving? A．Content and traditional. B．Uncaring and inactive. C．Forgetful and negative. D．Unsociable and anxious. 29．What happened to the author after the diving? A．He required to skydive again. B．He accepted a job promotion. C．He got more opportunities for his job. D．He dared to brave challenges. 30．What is the best title for the passage? A．Dive to Rise. B．Fear and Flight. C．Sky's Challenge. D．Birthday experience. 【答案】26．C 27．C 28．A 29．D 30．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过一次跳伞经历，学会了如何克服恐惧，并因此勇敢地接受了搬到芝加哥市的工作机会。 26．细节理解题。根据第四段“With my big birthday coming, my children had chosen to surprise me with an unforgettable experience. (随着我生日的到来，我的孩子们选择给我一个难忘的经历。)”可知，作者在飞机上是为了庆祝他的生日。故选C。 27．推理判断题。根据第四段“I’d wanted to chicken out once we reached the airport, but when a woman celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary (周年庆) decided to dive, I knew I had to do it, too. (我们一到机场，我就想临场退缩，但当一位庆祝结婚50周年的女士决定跳伞时，我知道我也必须这么做。)”可知，作者提到这个女人是为了表明作者在看到一位庆祝40周年的女士跳伞时，受到了鼓舞，因此觉得自己也必须这么做，故是为了澄清年龄不是放弃的理由。故选C。 28．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I had grown up in suburbia. Life was satisfying, and I had absolutely no intention to live otherwise. (我是在郊区长大的。生活是令人满意的，我绝对没有打算过另一种生活。)”可知，在跳伞之前，作者的生活令人满意，没有其他的打算，因此作者是一个满足于现状且传统的人。故选A。 29．细节理解题。根据最后一段“But not long after the skydiving, I was hit by a job offer requiring a move to City Chicago. I took the opportunity and accepted the job. Now, I am seizing the chance to overcome challenges and the fear of what might lie ahead. (但跳伞后不久，我接到了一份工作邀请，要求我搬到芝加哥市。我大胆地接受了这份工作。现在，我正在抓住机会，克服挑战，克服对未来的恐惧。)”可知，跳伞之后作者敢于挑战，接受了要求我搬到芝加哥的工作，抓住机会，克服挑战和对未来的恐惧。故选D。 30．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“But not long after the skydiving, I was hit by a job offer requiring a move to City Chicago. I took the opportunity and accepted the job. Now, I am seizing the chance to overcome challenges and the fear of what might lie ahead. (但跳伞后不久，我接到了一份工作邀请，要求我搬到芝加哥市。我大胆地接受了这份工作。现在，我正在抓住机会，克服挑战，克服对未来的恐惧。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者通过一次跳伞经历，学会了如何克服恐惧，迎接挑战，故A项“跳伞以高飞”符合文章标题，故选A。 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $