专题13 阅读理解-【一飞冲天·高考专项】2025年高考专题分类英语

一冲天 专题13 阅读理解 (-) (2024·和平区一模)】 If there's such a person as a young STEM icon,Gitanjali Rao,who's now 18,is the one. In April 2014,the city of Flint disconnected from Detroit's water line as a cost-cutting measure and began to draw water from the Flint River.Soon after,shockingly high levels of lead()were found in the city's water supply.It took several years,during which residents including children were showing up with mysterious rashes()and other illnesses,before national attention to the crisis forced the city to admit it had a problem. When she learned about the crisis,Gitanjali Rao was troubled enough to do something."I was shocked by the number of people affected by lead pollution in water and I wanted to do something to change this,"she said.Inspiration really struck her after she watched her engineer parents test for lead in their own tap water.She decided to build a lead-detecting device that would be easy and affordable for anyone to use.In 2017,she developed a device called Tethys.It won her the title "America's Top Young Scientist"in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge.Marvel even created a superhero,Genius Gitanjali,which celebrates her work on clean water. In the meantime,Rao had been working on solutions to other issues she cared about.She started developing Epione,a device that tests protein in body fluid samples to detect opioid(阿片类药物)use disorder,in 2018."Many people need opioids for their pain management and end up with serious addictions,she said."Physicians don't have any easy tools to diagnose opioid addiction at an early stage.” Additionally,Rao launched an AI-based,anti-cyber bullying app called Kindly in May,2020."You type in a sentence,and it's able to pick a word or phrase out if it's bullying,and it gives you the option to edit it,"said Rao."As a teenager,I know teenagers tend to lash out sometimes.The app gives you the chance to rethink what you're saying so that you know what to do next time around. Hailey Scheinman,a 15-year-old girl who met Rao through Marvel's Hero Project that spotlights youth making an impact on their communities,admires how Rao promotes kindness through science. "Usually people tend toward one part of the brain,the logic piece or the scientific piece.Then there's the emotional or the creative piece.I've learned from her to bring those two together,"says Scheinman. 1.Why did Flint stop drawing water from Detroit in 2014? A.Flint wanted to save some money. B.Flint aimed to develop its local economy. C.Detroit's water made Flint's residents sick. D.The public forced Flint to change its water supply. 2.What made Gitanjali Rao want to do something for Flint's water crisis? A.Her love for her hometown. B.Her parents'encouragement. C.Her sympathy for Flint's residents. D.Her determination to help her parents 专题13 阅读理解 3.In Paragraph 5,teenagers who tend to lash out are likely to A.adopt new ideas B.speak offensive words C.learn to control their feelings D.be more careful with their words 4.Which column is this article more probable to be taken from? A.Health. B.Economy. C.Celebrity. D.Education. （二) （2024·南开区一模) Most people assume that the human brain is set on "automatic"-that means it learns all by itself. But this isn't always true.We need to train ourselves to be better learners-to actively take part in the learning process and to reflect on what we have learnt.These kinds of learning behaviours are called "active learning".I suggest doing four things to take an active role in your learning. Listen to the outer voice There are two kinds of voices:the inner voice and the outer voice.Your inner voice expresses your personal opinions,while the outer voice tells you about opinions from what you hear or read.Although your inner voice can be useful,it can also get in the way of learning.If you keep paying too much attention to it,you risk missing important information.Instead,active learners are open-minded and focus on what the speaker/writer is saying,not on what their brain is saying in the background.In this way, they are in a better position to make decisions. Ask questions OAsking questions is the easiest way to promote active learning.When you get information from someone,from books or the Internet,ask two,three,even five question about the topic.The answers will lead you to further learning,and the very act of working out questions will help you to achieve a higher level of understanding about the topic.In short:Do not stop being curious. Get to the truth Active learners do not accept everything they learn.They attempt to find the truth at the heart of each idea.Even when an idea sounds entirely unlikely,there may be an aspect of it that is based on truth. So if someone says that dinosaurs still exist today,think about why they believe this.Where does the idea come from?Do they have enough data to support their views?If you try to find out the source of an idea,no matter how crazy it seems,you will increase your chance of learning something. Focus on the message Many people miss out on learning opportunities because they let their feelings get in the way.They refuse to learn or ignore what is said because of who the speaker/writer is.It is true that we cannot help disliking some people-this is human nature,after all.But do not forget you can still learn from them. Active learners do not judge people based on first impressions or personal feelings.Instead,they separate the message from the message.This goes the other way as well-do not just assume that some people are always right because of who they are or just because they are your friends. 1.Which of the following is TRUE about inner voice and outer voice? A.Your inner voice is useless,and always gets in the way of learning. B.Your inner voice is what you think. 高考专题分类英语 C.The outer voice usually is what your brain is saying. D.The outer voice expresses your personal opinions. 2.According to Paragraph 3 what do you know about asking questions? A.Asking questions will lead you to further learning. B.Asking questions won't make you more motivated to learn. C.Asking questions facilitates active learning. D.Asking questions will stop you from being curious. 3.According to Paragraph 4， an active learner . A.won't find out the source of an idea B.is willing to accept everything they learn C.believes that dinosaurs still exist today D.always tries to find the truth at the core of every opinion 4.What do we learn about from Paragraph 5? A.We should try our best to like people we d on't like. B.We often ignore what the author says. C.Active learners judge people based on personal feelings D.The person we like may not always be right. 5.What is the author's purpose in writing this passage? A.To offer some tips on how to learn actively. B.To advise us to listen to the outer voice. C.To help us get to the truth. D.To share his learning experience. (三) (2024·河西区一模) The term“graffiti”is an Italian word meaning scratching or scribbling(乱涂) .It entered the English language in the 1850s， specifically to describe the casual wall writing that experts found in Pompeii and the Roman tombs.Originally a term used only in ancient scribbling， the word has undergone considerable expansion of meaning in the past 75 years so that it now refers to any written message on a wall.Graffiti are characterized by their casualness； if they were more formal， they would be known as inscriptions(铭 文). The first piece of graffiti was found on one of the walls of the city Pompeii， which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.It was one of 1， 600 pieces of graffiti uncovered in Pompeii during a dig in the 19th century.Not surprisingly， there is much evidence of graffiti writing on the pyramid and temples of ancient Egypt. It is likely that ever since people have had walls and materials to scratch or paint with， they have been engaged in this simplest form of communication. The writing of graffiti gives people a unique opportunity to achieve some kind of public audience. Thus short poems， declarations of love， pieces of political and revolutionary polemic(论战) ， and criticisms of institutions and people form a significant part of graffiti. Apart from its usefulness in terms of self-expression， graffiti is also a valuable source for historians. There is always the possibility that historical events may be recorded by the presence of graffiti. Perhaps the most interesting example of this is the graffiti relating to the gladiatorial(角斗士) contests held in 一冲天 Pompeii.Graffiti can also give us a unique view into the daily life and customs of a people,for its casual expression encourages the recording of details that more formal writing would tend to ignore. In the late 1970s,graffiti became popular.A thought written on a toilet wall in Wolverhampton can now be read in Chicago or Adelaide.In its own way,this is probably the most fascinating example of McLuhan's concept of "the global village".We now have a worldwide toilet wall. 1.According to the first paragraph,graffiti A.is another name for“inscription” B.got its name from the English language C.was born in the 1850s D.mainly refers to casual writing or pictures on walls 2.What can be inferred from the second paragraph? A.Graffiti has a long history. 冲天 B.Graffiti is an attractive form of art. C.Graffiti made the ancient city Pompeii famous. D.Graffiti was ancient Egyptian's main way of communication. 3.What does the third and fourth paragraphs mainly tell us? A.Graffiti's great value. B.Graffiti's features. C.Graffiti's way of expression. D.Graffiti's connection with people's daily life. 4.The graffiti relating to the gladiatorial contests is mentioned in the passage to prove that A.graffiti can show people's customs B.graffiti can provide valuable historical evidence C.graffiti was mainly used to record important events D.graffiti can provide more detailed information than formal writing 5.The underlined sentence in the last paragraph implies that 。。 A.the presence of graffiti makes the world closely connected B.the concept of "the global village"is famous worldwide C.graffiti has become very popular all over the world D.people like using toilet walls to share their graffiti (四) （2024·河北区一模) In today's digital age,where a vast ocean of information is just a click away,the question arises:can one learn too much?Given that no individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge,however,there exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction,a state of being overwhelmed by too much information. Consider a scenario where you're eager to achieve a particular goal.You begin by conducting extensive research,diving deep into the subject.As you absorb more information,it paradoxically( feels like your understanding diminishes.Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers, making the goal seem more complex and out of reach. This situation is a common trap:the endless pursuit of more information.Although gaining 一冲天 comprehensive knowledge is valuable,that is to say there's nothing wrong with learning a lot,issues arise when this pursuit obstructs practical application.If learning continuously prevents you from starting,you'll find yourself stuck,unable to achieve your desired outcomes. An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing.Gather essential information,then transition into action swiftly,even if you feel somewhat unprepared.This is often the best way to learn,as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot. The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here.A baby doesn't learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process.Instead,it learns by attempting to walk,falling,and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn't.Through repeated effort,walking is eventually mastered.This method is applicable to goal achievement too.By engaging in action,learning from the outcomes,and adjusting accordingly,you gradually move closer to your goals. In summary,while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable,it's crucial not to let it become a barrier to action.Learning should be a stepping stone to doing,not an end in itself.It's through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our aspirations.This balanced approach is key to overcoming the paralysis of overlearning and actively moving towards realizing your ambitions. 1.What problem does the digital age present in learning? A.Too much information. B.Learning to inaction. C.Online distractions. D.Technical issues. 2.What stops people from achieving the goal? A.The distraction caused by unrelated tasks. B.The inability to find relevant information. C.The confusion caused by the information. D.The desire to learn basic concept or strategy. 3.Why is practical experience important in the learning process? A.It replaces continuous learning. B.It is irrelevant in gaining knowledge. C.It holds back theoretical understanding. D.It offers a comprehensive understanding. 4.The example "baby learning to walk"mentioned in Paragraph 5 is used to A.compare different learning styles B.show the importance of making mistakes C.emphasize the need for parental guidance D.explain learning through action and experience 5.What makes the best title for the passage? A.The Paradox of Information Overload B.The Harmony of Learning and Doing C.The Pursuit of Balanced Knowledge D.The Process of Learning to Walk （五)(2024·十二校一模) Online classes began to be popularized just a few decades ago.They are advertised as a way for adults to finish their education and students to learn the material at their own pace-it is far more suitable for people with busy schedules. But after being enrolled in an online course last fall semester,I came to realize online classes were merely a means to fulfil course requirements. 专题13阅读理解 First of all,students lack the desire to learn,and they simply complete their assignments to receive credit for a passing grade rather than genuinely engage with the course material. As online courses tend to have more than 100 students,most of the assignments are short and simple.They are not designed for students to interact with the material in depth but designed to be graded easily to accommodate such a large number of students. Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of taking an online class is the absence of face-to-face interaction between the teacher and their students.Live sessions are infrequent and are often scheduled during the middle of the day when students have to attend other classes or work.The office hours of the professor may also be during inconvenient times for many students as well.Most interaction with the professor has to be through email which is often impersonal.It is nearly impossible for students to build a relationship with their professor. There is also little interaction amongst students.It can be harder for students to create study groups and form relationships with their peers. Online classes also require either a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.Not all students have access to these types of resources,whether it is for finaneial or other reasons,and some students can be put at a disadvantage. Offering online classes certainly helps students who would otherwise not be able to attend classroom sessions.However,they fail to provide a genuine education with an emphasis on convenience rather than critical thinking.We need restructured online classes in which students can have a learning experience that will actually provide quality education. 1.What does the author say about students enrolled in online classes? A.They can access course materials easily. B.They are unmotivated to learn. C.They can learn at their own pace. D.They rarely fulfil the course requirements. 2.What does the author think of online course assignments? A.They are made convenient to mark. B.They are meant to facilitate interaction. C.They are based on easily accessible material. D.They are given to accommodate students'needs. 3.What does the author say is one disadvantage of online classes? A.They are frequently scheduled at irregular times. B.They make professors'offices much less accessible. C.They tend to increase professors'burden of responding to students'emails. D.They provide little chance for students to build relationships with each other. 4.What problem may arise if classes go online? A.More students may find it easy to be absent from them. B.Teachers will worry about poor internet connections. C.Some students may have difficulty attending them. D.Schools with limited resources will be at a disadvantage. 高考专题分类英语 5.What does the author think consists of a key part of genuine education? A.Acquisition of useful knowledge. B.Training of real-life skills on campus. C.Development of students'personalities. D.Cultivation of analytical thinking ability. (六) （2024·河东区二模) Lisa was running late.Lisa,25,had a lot to do at work,plus visitors on the way:her parents were coming in for Thanksgiving from her hometown.But as she hurried down the subway stairs,she started to feel uncomfortably warm.By the time she got to the platform,Lisa felt weak and tired-maybe it hadn't been a good idea to give blood the night before,she thought.She rested herself against a post close to the tracks. Several yards away,Frank,43,and his girlfriend,Jennifer,found a spot close to where the front of the train would stop.They were deep in discussion about a house they were thinking of buying But when he heard the scream,followed by someone yelling,"Oh,my God,she fell in!"Frank didn't hesitate.He jumped down to the tracks and ran some 40 feet toward the body lying on the rails."No! Not you！”his girlfriend screamed after him. She was right to be alarmed.By the time Frank reached Lisa,he could feel the tracks shaking and see the light coming.The train was about 20 seconds from the station. It was hard to lift her.She was just out.But he managed to raise her the four feet to the platform so that bystanders could hold her by the arms and drag her away from the edge.That was where Lisa briefly regained consciousness,felt herself being pulled along the ground,and saw someone else holding her purse. Lisa thought she'd been robbed.A woman held her hand and a man gave his shirt to help stop the blood pouring from her head.And she tried to talk but she couldn't,and that was when she realized how much pain she was in. Police and fire officials soon arrived,and Frank told the story to an officer.Jennifer said her boyfriend was calm on their 40-minute train ride downtown-just as he had been seconds after the rescue,which made her think about her reaction at the time."I saw the train coming and I was thinking he was going to die,she explained. 1.What was the most probable cause for Lisa's weakness? A.She had run a long way. B.She felt hot in the subway. C.She had done a lot of work D.She had donated blood the night before. 2.Why did Jennifer try to stop her boyfriend? A.Because they would miss their train. B.Because he didn't see the train coming. C.Because she was sure Lisa was hard to lift. D.Because she was afraid the train would kill him. 3.How did Frank save Lisa? A.By lifting her to the platform B.By helping her rise to her feet. C.By pulling her along the ground. D.By dragging her away from the edge. 4.When did Lisa become conscious again? A.When the train was leaving. 一冲天 B.After she was back on the platform. C.After the police and fire officials came. D.When a man was cleaning the blood from her head. 5.The passage is intended to A.warn us of the danger in the subway B.show us how to save people in the subway C.tell us about a subway rescue D.report a traffic accident (七) （2024·红桥区二模) Researchers at MIT and in China developed a simple,solar-powered water desalination ( system.They have made a breakthrough in getting fresh drinking water from sea water by using sunlight. As the research paper published in Energy Environmental Science explains,equipment applied in this system includes several layers of flat evaporators()that turn water sources into fresh water through solar energy,as well as condensers()that cool the gas into the liquid.The authors of the paper are MIT students Lenan Zhang and Lin Zhao,Professor Evelyn Wang,and nine other researchers at MIT and at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China. How the system uses each of the multiple stages to remove salt from the water is critical to its efficiency.The heat released per stage will be used by the next stage.In this way,the team's device can convert()the energy of sunlight into the energy of water evaporation with an efficiency of 385 percent. The device can be considered as a multilayer solar still.The heat is absorbed by its flat panels and then transferred to make water evaporate.The vapor then cools down and turns into liquid water on the next panel.As the water is collected,the released heat is transferred to the next layer. The team's 10-stage system produces pure water.Its quality is above the city drinking water standards.It also has the highest yield compared to other similar systems,at a rate of nearly six cubic decimeter per hour for every square meter of the solar collecting area.The system is distinguished from some others by the fact that there is no accumulated salt to be got rid of.Most materials of the demonstration unit don't cost much and are easy to get. Further experiments will be carried out on the device to optimize the choices of materials and test its durability under realistic conditions.Researchers will also work on the design of the device to make it more consumer-friendly.It is expected that the system could finally help developing regions that are short of electricity supplies but rich in sea water and sunlight handle water crises. 1.What contributes most to the high efficiency of the device? A.The recycling of released heat. B.The choice of materials. C.The use of multilayer equipment. D.The simplicity of the structure. 2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A.What the device is for. B.How solar energy is collected. C.How the device works. D.What makes the device. 一冲天 3.What makes the device different from other systems? A.The quality of water it produces. B.Its zero accumulation of salt. C.Its stable and high production level. D.The low cost of its condensers. 4.What does the underlined word "optimize"mean? A.Make cheap. B.Make perfect. C.Make diverse. D.Make beautiful. 5.Why will researchers carry out further experiments on the device? A.To make it suitable for use by consumers. B.To make it environment-friendly C.To check its performance in labs. D.To reduce its cost. （八) (2024·南开中学第一次月考) I fell in love with rhinos when I worked in a zoo in the 80s,and spent much of the next 20 years as the keeper of the largest captive group of rare black rhinos. There's a popular misconception that rhinos are aggressive and stupid,but I discovered sensitive, affectionate animals.In the past few decades,their numbers have dropped dramatically.In recent years, I've helped look after rhinos being moved to reserves,so they can form new populations in countries that have few left.Last year,I helped on a project to fly five black rhinos to the Serengeti National Park.Once there,the animals had to be kept captive for a few weeks to adapt to the new environment,in which time they lived in“bomas'”-wooden enclosures(围场)with“bedrooms'”,designed to create a calm space. A couple of weeks before their planned release,the sky was heavy with smoke.Watching the flames rushing through the bush toward the bomas,I froze.Terrified that it would catch fire,my instinct was to release the rhinos,but they hadn't yet been fitted with transmitter().If I let them out into a bushfire and they were injured,we'd have great difficulty tracking them down.So I dashed back to the bomas and called the rhinos to the bedrooms.Sensing the fear in my voices,they moved without hesitation and remained astonishingly calm.It was crucial that the rhinos didn't panic-they can easily hurt each other if they do. Meanwhile,the rangers managed to beat the closest flames away.At last,after half an hour,the wind changed direction and the fire began to recede.That we and the rhinos had escaped uninjured was a miracle.The teamwork of everybody there played a large part,and the rhinos were very much a part of that team.The relationships we'd built with them had proved crucial-had they or we panicked,all our work would have been in vain.Instead,two weeks later,they were released into the wild,ready to found part of a new population in the Serengeti. 1.What kind of animals does the author think rhinos are? A.Unfriendly. B.Violent. C.Mild. D.Cautious. 2.Why did the black rhinos have to live in "bomas"for some time? A.To be trained to act less aggressively. B.To get ready for life in a new habitat. C.To learn crucial survival skills in the wild. D.To form a closer relationship with humans. 3.What was the author's first reaction to the bushfire? A.She had to put out the nearest flames. B.She had to set the rhinos free immediately. C.She had to plant transmitters in the rhinos. D.She had to lead the rhinos to a safer place. 专题13阅读理解 4.Why do rhinos need to have transmitters installed on their bodies? A.To find them after release. B.To prevent them from injury. C.To help them remain calm. D.To keep them away from humans. 5.What is the last paragraph mainly about? A.Why protecting rhinos is important. B.How the rhinos were released to the wild. C.What enabled the rhinos to remain calm. D.What helped the rhinos and people escape. (九)(2024·天津一中第四次月考) The Internet has completely changed the workplace over the past three decades.Artificial Intelligence is now all set to do the same,and businesses that don't take advantage of the technology risk being left behind. Global tech giants like Amazon have been leading the change,and businesses of all sizes are now using the technology for employing and managing their staff. Among them is L'Oreal.With about a million applicants for roughly 15,000 new positions each year,the company is using AI to hire. "We really wanted to save time and focus more on quality,diversity and candidate experience.And AI solutions were the best way to go faster on these challenges,said Eva Azoulay,global vice-president of L'Oreal's Human Resources Department. The company uses Mya,a chatbot,to save employers'time during the first stage of the process.It handles routine questions from candidates,and checks details such as availability and visa requirements. Should candidates make it to the next round,they'll run into Seedlink,an AI software that scores applicants based on their answers to open-ended interview questions.These scores don't replace human judgment,said Azoulay,but they do exclude candidates who might not seem like obvious choices. Early results have been promising.For one internship program,where 12,000 people apply for about 80 spots,employers claim they saved 200 hours of time while hiring the most diverse group to date. Other businesses have gone beyond employment and are using AI to help manage employees.Some UK firms have started using Isaak,a system designed by the London-based company StatusToday,to track how many hours staff spend online and the number of emails they receive.London real estate agent JBrown has been using this system since March.CEO James Brown said it helps the firm understand employees'habits and prevent them from overworking."It enables us to solve bottleneck problems and relieve overburdened employees,"he said. Despite these examples of good practice,there is still a long way for AI to reach its full potential, and the technology comes with risks.Another AI danger could be its impact on jobs through automation. McKinsey predicts AI could add 13 trillion to the global economy by 2030,with early adopters, doubling their cash flow over that period.But the demand for repetitive()or digitally-unskilled jobs could drop by around 10%,the consulting firm said in a 2018 report. 1.What can we learn about AI technology from Paragraph 1? A.It causes a great problem in workplace. B.It will become a necessary part of business. C.It requires businesses to invest much money.D.It will replace the Internet in the future. 高考专题分类英语 2.L'Oreal uses AI in its hiring process to A.pick out the most suitable candidates directly B.come up with more questions unlimitedly C.improve the company's hiring efficiency D.save money by replacing human judgment 3.What's the meaning of the underlined word "exclude"in the 5th paragraph? A.Prepare. B.Consider. C.Remove. D.Include. 4.Firms with the system Isaak can A.prevent their employees from surfing the Internet B.force their employees to form good working habits C.monitor the contents of all their employees'emails D.help their employees avoid being overstressed at work 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A.What AI will bring to the workplace. B.Why AI could be good for the workplace. 飞冲天 C.How businesses can prepare for an AI future. D.How to use AI to improve workplace efficiency. （十)(2024·耀华中学第一次校模拟) How many times have you found yourself in conversations with friends,family members or loved ones and discovered that you had completely tuned out to what they were saying?How much of our attention are we truly giving to the people who are supposed to be important to us? According to research cited by Wright State University,while most people believe they are good listeners who don't need to improve their listening skills,the average person only listens at about 25 percent efficiency. So why aren't we better listeners?As a society,we may be growing more narcissistic(自我陶醉 )A 2007 study found a rise in self-centeredness and narcissism among college students.If we,as a culture,are becoming more self-centered,how can we,as individuals,work to become more caring and compassionate communicators? We can begin by changing our attitudes toward conversations.As Stephen R.Covey wrote in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:Powerful Lessons in Personal Change,"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand but to reply."A dialogue is an opportunity to learn,to see things from a new perspective,to open your eyes to new information and possibilities.Yet,too often we engage in conversation as if it's a debate.We speak to hear our own voices-our own pre-existing opinions.In doing so,we tend to space out when spoken to.We wait,perhaps even patiently or politely,for the other person to finish,so we can say something we feel is of value. Playwright Wilson Mizner said,"A good listener is not only popular everywhere,but after a while, he knows something."Listening doesn't just expand our knowledge on an intellectual level;it enables us to have a more personal,in-depth understanding of our closest friends.Relationships are truly enriched by an equal back-and-forth exchange in communication.When these dynamics become more one-sided,we tend to lose interest and create distance in our friendships,with less trust established,less honesty 一心冲天 exchanged. Thankfully,we can all improve our listening skills.Maybe we aren't as good a listener as we believe.Do we tend to focus too much on ourselves-both in positive and negative ways?Do we get distracted by an inner coach,rather than living in the moment and really engaging in what's being said? As we learn to quiet that inner voice in our minds,we can start to open ourselves up to others,becoming better listeners,thinkers,lovers and friends. 1.What is the author's purpose in showing the social phenomena in Paragraph 1? A.To show most people are confident about their listening skills. B.To express his concerns about people's lack of attention when talking. C.To introduce the fact that people have low efficiency of listening in life. D.To provide some information about how people behave in conversation. 2.Why does the author cite the research data from the year 2007? A.To prove college students have become more self-cenfered and narcissistic over time. B.To show the belief in people's listening skills is outdated and needs to be updated. C.To provide an example of how society's narcissism affects personal relationships. D.To support the argument that society is becoming more self-centered and narcissistic. 3.Based on the views of Stephen R.Covey and Wilson Mizner,which of the following statements is TRUETETO A.People should listen to learn and see things from a new perspective. B.A good listener is popular but does not necessarily know everything. C.Most people listen with the intention to understand,not to reply. D.We should speak to hear our own voices and pre-existing opinions. 4.What does the underline phrase "space out"in Paragraph 4 mean? A.Become focused.B.Feel confused. C.Be absent-minded. D.Remain anxious. 5.Which of the following titles best captures the main idea? A.The Decline of Listening in Modern Society B.Improving Listening Skills for Better Relationships C.The Impact of Narcissism on Social Communication D.Why We Should Listen More and Speak Less (十一)(2023·和平区一模) The University of Waikato will provide you with the foundational knowledge and experience you need to achieve your career and life goals.With our focus on academic excellence and innovation,you will become part of a group known for making a big difference in the world around them.Join our warm and welcoming community of students from all over New Zealand and the globe. Campus The University of Waikato have two unique campuses.Each campus has quality in their facilities and services student will have access to during their studies.Hamilton campus enjoys the vibrant() student atmosphere,offering a range of cafes,on-campus accommodation,and cutting-edge learning 一冲天 facilities.Tauranga campus in the heart of the CBD adds to the current range of qualifications and combines beautiful beaches,a relaxed lifestyle,and world-class university study. Accessibility Services Our Accessibility Services are on-site to help impaired(students such as,but not limited to:sensory impairment,physical impairment,specific learning disability,mental health and temporary impairment.They offer a range of services to students such as note-taking support,assistive technology, alternative exam arrangements,sign-language interpreters,mobility parking permits,specialist equipment and more. Employability Plus Award Join the Employability Plus Award!It is a great way to engage and connect with dozens of local non-profit organizations,adds value to your CV(个人简历)，and is a fun student community to belong to. ·Enhance your student experience！ Boost your employability status! Engage with like-minded people! You will get recognition for community volunteering,supporting university events and attending workshops whilst you are studying.You will gain work-ready skills that will assist you in standing out to prospective employers. Student Centre The Student Centre is located at the heart of our Hamilton Campus and will be your choice for study and enrolment help,books,computers and printing and group study rooms.It is a great place to study,with lots of PowerPoints to plug in your computer and help on offer.The Student Centre team will also print and set up your Student ID card when you first arrive on campus.Within the Student Centre,you will find a range of services to help you throughout your time at university,from enrolment to graduation. 1.What do we know about the campus of the University of Waikato? A.Tauranga campus can offer free accommodation to the students. B.Students on Hamilton campus have access to advanced facilities. C.The location of Tauranga campus contributes to its popularity. D.Both campuses combine beautiful beaches and vibrant atmosphere. 2.A student with mental health problem in the university can A.receive necessary treatment they need B.own assistive technology on the campus C.be allowed flexibly organized exams D.serve as a sign-language interpreter 3.You can benefit a lot by joining the Employability Plus Award EXCEPT A.improving your student experience B.learning new skills before you work C.bettering your qualification for employment D.impressing your future employers 4.What can students do at the Student Centre? A.They can find enrolment information there. 专题13阅读理解 B.They are allowed to print PowerPoints online. C.They can get their student ID card repaired. D.They may get together in group study rooms. 5.Which of the following is the passage probably taken from? A.An education magazine. B.A travel book. C.A university newspaper. D.A student guide. (十二)(2023·南开区一模) I'd done it before,and so I had no reason to believe that this time would be any different.I was sure that when I returned home from my mission trip,as always,I'd bring back nothing more than some mud on my boots,a hole or two in my jeans and,of course,a lot of great memories. The summer before my high school graduation,I went to West Virginia with others as volunteers to repair the homes of those in need.Arriving at our destination,my group was assigned the task of rebuilding sections of a home that had been damaged by fire.No sooner had we parked on the home's dirt driveway than we saw an excited little girl,no more than six years old,standing in the doorway of the family's temporary home.Shoeless and wearing dirty clothes and the biggest smile I'd ever seen,she yelled,"Ma,Ma,they really came!"I didn't know it then,but her name was Dakota,and four more days would pass before she'd say another word near me. Behind Dakota was a woman in a wheelchair-her grandmother,we'd soon learn.I also discovered that my job that week would be to help change a fire-damaged dining room into a bedroom for this little girl.Over the following days,I noticed Dakota peeking at us every now and then as we worked.A few times,I tried talking with her,but she remained shy and distant,always flying around us like a tiny butterfly but keeping to herself. By our fifth and final day,however,this was about to change.Before I went to work on her home on that last morning,I spoke for a moment or two with the grandmother.I was especially pleased when she told me how much Dakota loved her new room-so much.As we talked,I noticed something I hadn't seen before-Dakota was hiding behind her grandmother. Cautiously,she stepped into view,and I could see that just like her clothes,her face was still dirty. But no amount of soil could hide those bright blue eyes and big smile.She was simply adorable.Slowly, she began walking toward me.It wasn't until she was just inches away that I noticed the folded piece of paper in her tiny hand.Silently,she reached up and handed it to me.Once unfolded,I looked at the drawing she'd made with her broken crayons on the back of an old coloring book cover.It was of two girls-one much taller than the other-and they were holding hands.She told me it was supposed to be me and her,and on the bottom of the paper were three little words that instantly broke my heart: "Please don't leave."Now almost in tears,I couldn't control myself anymore-I bent down and hugged her.She hugged me,too.And for the longest time,neither of us could let go. I left for home early the next morning.I was returning with muddy boots and holes in my jeans.But because of Dakota,I brought back something else,too-a greater appreciation for all of the blessings of my life.I'll never forget that barefoot little butterfly with the big smile and dirty face.I pray that she'll 高考专题分类英语 never forget me either. 1.What did the author expect before taking this mission trip? A.An exciting experience. B.A special memory. C.A routine result. D.A surprising change. 2.From the appearance description of the little girl,we know A.she was an innocent and lovely child B.she hoped for a better education C.she was strong and calm in the inner world D.she formed a bad living habit 3.The underlined part means that the little girl A.enjoyed meeting me B.feared to talk with me C.desired to approach me D.resisted accepting me 4.How did the author feel after unfolding the piece of paper? A.She worried about the little girl's future. B.She decided to keep helping the little girl. 飞冲天 C.She felt a greater affection for the little girl. D.She got surprised at the little girl's worthless gift. 5.What does the passage mainly tell us? A.One must learn to share life experiences. B.One should be more grateful for the gift of life. C.One often wants to lead a meaningful life. D.One occasionally benefits from the poverty. (十三) （2023·河西区一模) Is it possible to build houses that are completely self-sufficient in providing and disposing of their own water?Many areas of the world suffer from low rainfall.A lack of water is increasingly becoming a problem.How is it possible to save and better use water resources in homes? Some houses in rural areas of Australia do not have water supplied to them.The house was like this even though the people lived in a suburb called Gelorup,only 10 kilometers from the city of Bunbury. They collected all the water on the roof and from the gutters()where it went into underground pipes that led to a large water tank.From the tank the water fed back to the house and supplied all their needs from drinking to flushing toilets.When they came to the end of the winter rainy season,they would carefully watch the level of the water in the water tank:it had an indicator on the side. The water used by the house would go into a system below the house which purified it and eventually released it into the ground.They weren't allowed to use strong chemicals in cleaning and washing the natural bacteria needed to work in the water before it was released again.This was a great system as water was not pumped to or from their house.They were using their own water and were self- reliant.They didn't even get a water bill!Imagine if every house could be built with this capacity. The drawback was that it often seemed to be such a waste that the water filtering()down into the ground could not be first used on the garden.When they ran low on water,it was the garden that suffered as they had to stop watering.How often they imagined that water feeding the flowers and vegetables. Now there is a system,developed by an Australian company that allows people to reuse much of 一冲天 that water.The system is called the Nexus eWater Recycler.On their website they explain that,"...grey water is wastewater generated by washing people and their clothes.It accounts for nearly half of the water used in a typical home..."Water from the bath,shower,sink dishwasher and washing machine is pulled into the recycler.There it is made safe enough to use on gardens and in toilets. That surely would have solved all the water problems.Houses which do not collect their own water as people in Gelorup did,can also still benefit from this system.With the system,most of the water fed to the houses can be used twice over.In addition,the system has an extra component that can be bought and installed that uses the heat from the waste bath or washing machine water to heat up a tank of clean water. 1.What do we know about people living in Gelorup from Paragraphs 2 and 3? A.They collect all the water they could find in the underground pipes. B.They install a system to purify the water before it's supplied to the family. C.They employ chemicals to kill the bacteria in water before draining it. D.They seldom worry about the volume of water in their tanks in rainy season. 2.The drawback of the system used by Gelorup is A.water should be pumped into the system to be purified before releasing B.it fails to rid the waste water of unnecessary bacteria and virus before releasing C.people still have to pay high water bill because of its low recyclability rate D.the waste rate is so high that people have to sacrifice gardening when lacking water 3.What's NOT the advantage of the Nexus eWater Recyeler? A.Water dealt with by Recycler is safer to use in gardening. B.It improves the recyclability rate of the waste water. C.It enables every drop of water to be recycled and used again. D.An extra component can help reuse energy from waste water. 4.What's the attitude of the author towards recycling water in homes? A.Critical. B.Approving. C.Central. D.Indifferent. 5.What could be the best title for this passage? A.A House That Collects Its Own Water B.A House That Lies in Rural Area C.A Famous Australian Company D.An Intellectual Washing Machine (十四)(2023·河北区一模) If I could give today's young people three wishes,they would be:more hugs,more time outside in nature,more belief in their own power to change the world.The third one leaves some people wondering why young people's belief in their own power is so essential. Let's start with the idea that all of us-especially young people-need heroes.Our modern society is terribly confused about the difference between a celebrity and a hero.A celebrity is all about fame- temporary,superficial fame,usually for qualities that are easy to see:a pretty face,a great dance move, etc.A hero,by contrast,is about character-qualities under the surface that aren't seen until they take action. 一冲天 Heroes are all around us.They truly hold our world together,through their unselfish devotion to helping others,teaching children,and protecting the environment.They don't want fame,or glory;they just want to help.In so many ways,these unsung heroes pilot the boat in which all of us sail. Yet,young people hear a lot more about celebrities than about heroes in the media.The hidden message they get from all this is that their self-worth comes from what they buy-which shoes,which cell phone-not who they are down inside.What gets lost in this?Young people's sense of their own potential for heroic qualities-their own power to make a positive difference in the world.Truth is,there is a potential hero,a future difference maker,in every young person. How do we help young people believe in their own power?The best way is simply to share examples of other young people who have made a difference. Ryan,aged 11,has worked tirelessly to raise money to provide clean drinking water to African village.When the first heard about the plight()of African children who died from impure water, Ryan was only six years old.In the next five years,he raised over $500,000-enough to build over 70 water wells. Barbara grew up on a farm in Texas.When she realized that local farmers were pouring their used motor oil into rivers,causing pollution,she organised the creation of a recycling centre for crude oil( )Her project has grown to include 18 recycling centres in Texas. The list could continue.These are but a few examples of young people who have discovered that they can build on their own energy to do something great. 1.What is the author's purpose in writing Paragraph 2? A.To give examples of celebrities and heroes around us. B.To discuss the distinctions between celebrities and heroes C.To illustrate the details about being celebrities and heroes. D.To explain the meanings of the words“celebrity”and“hero”. 2.What does the underlined part mean in Paragraph 3? A.Heroes only help specific groups of people. B.Heroes want to be recognized for their work. C.Heroes play a vital role in keeping the world running. D.Heroes enjoy piloting boats to reach their destination. 3.What can we learn from Paragraph 4? A.Heroes and celebrities are both valued today. B.Society doesn't support the development of heroes. C.The media turns ordinary celebrities into real heroes. D.Young people don't have the belief in their own strength. 4.How does the author advance his view that young people believe in their own power? A.By explaining the qualities that make a young person a hero. B.By comparing the achievements made by different young people. 专题13阅读理解 C.By giving examples of young people who show the qualities of a hero. D.By providing examples of qualities that have made young people famous. 5.What does the passage focus on? A.More heroes are needed in the world. B.Celebrities are reported too much in the media. C.Adults should become role models for young people. D.Young people should believe in their ability to make a difference. （十五)(2023·红桥区一模) Trust as explained in Wikepedia(维基百科)is the feeling of being sure someone or something can be relied upon.Trust is a big topic in many people's lives.It produces an emotional feeling that is tied to the core of a person's very existence. Why do we want to break anyone's trust?Why does this happen over and over again?It may arise from pride,control,dislikes,a difference of opinion and misunderstandings.Perhaps when you are living your life without self-worth and self-love then you are living your life in a continual state of negative thoughts and feelings.What you feel inside is evident by what you do and what you say.When you shift your energy within yourself and find your place of love and worth then your view of this world will change for the better.This energy shift towards the positive will shift everything that you think,say and do.Being kind to yourself projects outward to the world by being kind and good to others.This projection is the outcome of this positive energy shift.Our true self is one of love and feeling worthy of all of the goodness and happiness. We have a tendency to look outside of ourselves for content when this feeling of content can be found within ourselves.The answers to our questions about life and love are within us.Sometimes we need to give ourselves a break and to be most loving,most kind and most patient with us.Care for and love yourself to find the joy within.The love and peace of this world is in each and every one of us. Meditation()can bridge that trust that we can have in ourselves.Then we can have more trust in the world and in others.When everything around us is breaking up meditation can help to keep us centered so we can find that deep connection of love and worthiness.That is your true self wanting to shine through.We can't control anything else but we can control what we do. When you choose to help yourself then you choose to trust yourself.Trust can lead us to a life of peace and love and fulfillment.The world has its own programs.Trust in love and peace and live your life like you mean it! 1.The first paragraph serves as a(n) A.background B.comparison C.explanation D.comment 2.If you want to have a positive life attitude,you should A.save your inside energy to create positive things B.find a place where you'll be respected C.make sure what you truly want to do and say D.try to show your true self naturally and continuously 高考专题分类英语 3.When you fail or feel disappointed you should A.stop and adjust yourself B.continue to work even harder C.reduce the degree of your feeling of content D.try to fully recognize your own fault 4.Based on this text meditation might make us A.modest when we achieve something B.move from mistrust to trust C.live a meaningful and unchangeable life D.control ourselves successfully as well as the outside world 5.By writing this text the author wants to A.encourage us to trust ourselves B.teach us how to deal with negative energy C.explain what love and worth are D.show the importance of meditation (十六) (2023·和平区二模) I have one of those names that are hard to pronounce,so I never liked the first day of school.When teachers read through the attendance,I always knew when they came to my name:There would be hesitation,then a slow syllabic (pronunciation of my name.Before they would even finish,I would put up my hand and say,"That's me.Just call me Sanj. Sanj is short for Sanjukta.It's an Indian name derived from Sanskrit and it means "united".Words are powerful and so are names.I like my name.It means more than diversity;it means connection. When strangers see my name,I can tell that they are trying to figure out where I am from.Some ask me what type of name it is and I know that what they really want to ask is "Where are you from?" Growing up,I answered that I am Canadian.I didn't want to stand out as the Indian kid.I used to think it was impolite to ask someone where they are from-it may make someone feel like an outsider. But over time,I understand most people are just curious and want to make a connection.Now when someone asks me where I am from,I also ask them where they are from.The conversation gets interesting when this happens. Recently,I was at a dinner where most of the guests had never met each other.At first,people asked about where others worked and lived.Then people asked about kids and dogs.People started feeling a lot more comfortable with each other,so I asked everyone where they are from.This is when the conversation really got lively.People started guessing each other's nationalities like the ultimate party game.A woman from Jamaica told us she was going back for a wedding soon and was having trouble finding a green dress.A couple of Indian women at the table convinced her to check out an Indian clothing store and showed her a traditional Indian outfit that would look great on her.All of a sudden; all the talk about where we came from united us. United.That is what my name means.When I introduce myself to people,I say,"My name is Sanj. It's short for Sanjukta."Then I tell them that is Indian and what it means.And just like that,the meaning of my name makes people united. 1.Why would the author say her name first before teachers did? A.They were not able to say her name correctly.B.There are many ways to pronounce her name. C.Her name was beyond their comprehension.D.It would make her feel like greatly honored. 一冲天 2.What does the author think of her name? A.It's much too complicated to explain B.It brings her connection with people. C.It is likely to make her feel embarrassed. D.It represents her nationality and personality. 3.How does the author react now when strangers ask her where she is from? A.She starts to share. B.She feels offended. C.She refuses to answer it. D.She regards it as politeness. 4.What message does the author want to convey in the text? A.There are strategies to reach out to strangers. B.We should accept ourselves for who we are. C.Differences can help us bond with others. D.We should appreciate cultural differences. 5.What could be the best title for the passage? 冲天 A.Promoting Our Relationship B.Embracing Your Origins C.Identifying Backgrounds D.Discovering Connections （十七)(2023·河西区二模) For the first time in his life,Pete Peeks was able to use both hands to hang Christmas lights outside his house--thanks to the help of a high school robotics team.Peeks,38,was born without the full use of his right hand,and though many may take hanging holiday lights for granted,Peeks said it was beyond his wildest dreams. Peeks was a client of the Sequoyah High School Robotics Team in Canton,Georgia.The team has designed a 3D-printed prosthesis()to send for free to people around the world who need them. Daniel McCrobie,the team leader,said that while the clients have said they are benefiting from the products,they are also benefiting by learning about the challenges other people face and how technology can make a difference."Many of the prostheses people can get the conventional way are very expensive, and even if you are fortunate enough to get coverage,children grow out of them like they grow out of shoes,”he said.. The inexpensive production through 3D printing opens up access to more people who need prostheses,and also means that they can be more customized to the clients'unique bodies and specific needs.Peeks said the team was able to make educated recommendations for his prosthesis when he met with them."They went beyond expectations in terms of really assessing the situation and learning what my specific needs were,"he said."They were able to make some measurements to make sure everything was fitted correctly."And within a couple of weeks,he said,he had a prototype()ready to try on. "Their eagerness to want to help and use technology to really transform people's lives has been a great example of humans helping humans,Peeks said. That practice of giving is something McCrobie hopes will continue when he graduates.The team is currently working on documenting their processes to pass them on to future classes. 1.Why does the author mention Peeks'experience in the first paragraph? A.To support an argument. B.To introduce the topic. C.To describe the main character. D.To add some background information.专题13阅读理解 (-） 1.A根据第二段中In April2014,the city of Flint disconnected from Detroit's water line as a cost-cutting measure and began to draw water from the Flint River..可知，为了削减成本，弗林 特市在2014年切断了底特律的供水线路，开始从弗林特河 取水。 2.C根据第三段中When she learned about the crisis,Gitanjali Rao was troubled enough to do something."I was shocked by the number of people affected by lead pollution in water and I wanted to do something to change this,”she said.可知，当 Gitanjali Rao得知这场危机时，她对受铅污染影响的人数感 到震惊，想做点什么来改变这种情况，由此可推知，Gitanjali Rao对弗林特居民的同情让她想做点什么。 3.B根据第五段中As a teenager,I know teenagers tend to lash out sometimes.The app gives you the chance to rethink what you're saying so that you know what to do next time around.可知，这款应用会让大发雷霆的青少年重新思考所说 的话，由此可推知，言辞激烈的青少年会说一些冒犯的话。 4.C根据文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了年轻的STEM代表 人物Gitanjali Rao在开发铅检测设备、鸦片类药物使用障碍 测试和反网络欺凌应用程序方面的工作和成就，由此可知本 文最可能出自名人专栏。 (二) l.B根据Listen to the outer voice部分中Your inner voice expresses your personal opinions..可知，你内心的声音就是 你的想法。 2.C根据Ask questions部分中Asking questions is the easiest way to promote active learning.可知，提问有助于主动学习。 3.D根据Get to the truth部分中Active learners..They attempt to find the truth at the heart of each idea..可知，主动 学习者总是试图在每一种观点的核心找到真相。 4,D根据Focus on the message部分中Active learners do not judge people based on first impressions or personal feelings... do not just assume that some people are always right because of who they are or just because they are your friends.可知，我 们喜欢的人可能并不总是对的。 5,A通读全文，尤其第一段中I suggest doing four things to take an active role in your learning.可知，作者写这篇文章的 目的是提供一些关于如何主动学习的建议。 (三) l.D根据第一段中The term“graffiti”is an Italian word meaning scratching or scribbling...specifically to describe the casual wall writing...Graffiti are characterized by their casualness..可知，涂鸦指随意的文字或墙上的图画。 2.A根据第二段中The first piece of graffiti was found on one of the walls of the city Pompeii,which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in79AD.可知，第一块涂鸦是在 公元79年被维苏威火山摧毁的庞贝古城的一面墙上发现的， 说明涂鸦历史悠久。 3.A根据第三、四段内容，尤其是第四段中Apart from its usefulness in terms of self-expression,graffiti is also a valuable source for historians.可知，涂鸦除了是一种自我表 达的方式，对历史学家也有价值，综上可知第三、四段主要介 绍了涂鸦的巨大价值。 4.B根据第四段中There is always the possibility that historical events may be recorded by the presence of graffiti. Perhaps the most interesting example of this is the graffiti relating to the gladiatorial contests held in Pompeii..可知，文 章提及与角斗相关的涂鸦是为了证明涂鸦可以提供有价值的 历史证据。 5.C根据最后一段内容可知，涂鸦在20世纪70年代非常流 行，一个写在伍尔弗汉普顿厕所墙上的想法现在可以在芝加 哥或阿德莱德读到，这是对“地球村”这个概念最好的诠释，可 推知画线句暗示涂鸦已在世界各地变得非常流行。 (四】 l.A根据第一段内容，尤其是however,there exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction,a state of being overwhelmed by too much information..可知，过 度学习可能导致无所作为，让人们处于一种被太多信息淹没 的状态，说明数字时代给人们提供了太多的信息。 2.C根据第二段中As you absorb more information,it paradoxically feels like your understanding diminishes.Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers,making the goal seem more complex and out of reach..可知，吸收的信息 越多，理解力就越差，每一个新概念或策略都揭示出更深的 层次，使目标看起来更加复杂和遥不可及，人们难以实现目 标的原因是过多的信息会使理解变得更混乱。 3.D根据倒数第三段内容，尤其是This is often the best way to learn,as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot,.可知，实践通常是最好的 学习方式，因为它能提供理论知识无法提供的见解，即实践 帮助人们全面地理解信息。 4.D根据第五段内容，尤其是nstead,it learns by attempting to walk,falling,and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn't...By engaging in action,learning from the outcomes,and adjusting accordingly,you gradually move closer to your goals.可知，婴儿通过尝试走路、摔倒的 过程最终学会走路，同理，通过参与行动，从结果中学习，并 做出相应的调整，才能逐渐接近目标，综上可知，作者用婴儿 学习走路的例子来解释通过行动和经验学习的观点。 5.B通读全文，尤其是最后一段中It's through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our aspirations.This balanced approach is key to overcoming the paralysis of overlearning and actively moving towards realizing your ambitions..可知，作者认为将 学习知识和应用知识相结合，在理论与实践中取得平衡的方 法是克服过度学习，实现目标的关键，所以B项适合作文章 标题。 (五)】 1l.B根据第三段中..students lack the desire to learn,and they simply complete their assignments to receive credit for a passing grade rather than genuinely engage with the course material..可知，学生上网课只是为了修学分，并没有真正地进 行课程学习，缺乏学习的欲望，由此可知，学生没有学习的 动力。 2.A根据第四段中They are not designed for students to interact with the material in depth but designed to be graded easily to accommodate such a large number of students..可知， 网课的课程任务设计不是为了让学生深人研究课程，只是为 了易于给众多的学生评分。 3.D根据倒数第三段There is also little interaction amongst students.It can be harder for students to create study groups and form relationships with their peers..可知，作者认为网课 缺点之一是它们几乎没有为学生提供相互建立关系的机会。 4.C根据倒数第二段中Online classes also require either a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.Not all students have access to these types of resources...可知，有些 学生可能无法满足上网课需要的硬件条件，可推知有些学生 可能无法上网课。 5.D根据最后一段中However,.they fail to provide a genuine education with an emphasis on convenience rather than critical thinking.可知，作者认为在线课程一味地强调便捷而忽视了 批判性思维的培养，也就不能提供真正的教育，所以批判性 思维的培养才是真正的教育的关键。 (六) l.D根据第一段中Lisa felt weak and tired一maybe it hadn't been a good idea to give blood the night before,she thought. 可知，Lsa身体虚弱的原因最有可能是她前一天晚上去献 血了。 2.D根据最后一段中I saw the train coming and I was thinking he was going to die可知，Jennifer试图阻止Frank去 救Lisa是因为她害怕列车会撞死Frank。 3.A根据第五段中It was hard to lift her...But he managed to raise her the four feet to the platform可知，Frank将Lisa托 举至月台。 4.B根据倒数第三段中..bystanders could hold her by the arms and drag her away from the edge.That was where Lisa briefly regained consciousness可知，当Lisa被救上月台时，她 重新恢复了意识。 5.C通读全文可知，本文讲述了Frank和周围乘客英勇拯救 了掉落月台的Lisa,故本文主要讲述了一次地铁救援。 (七) I.A根据第三段中The heat released per stage will be used by the next stage.In this way,the team's...with an efficiency of 385 percent.可知，该设备之所以高效，主要是因为它能够回 收每个阶段释放的热量，并将其用于下一个阶段。 2.C根据第四段内容可知，该装置可视为多层太阳能蒸馏器， 热量被它的平板吸收并用于水的蒸发。然后蒸汽冷却下来， 在下一个面板上变成液态水，当水被收集时，释放的热量被传 递到下一层。故第四段主要介绍了这个设备的工作方式。 3.B根据第五段中The system is distinguished from some others by the fact that there is no accumulated salt to be got rid of..可知，该系统与其他系统的区别在于没有需要去除的 积盐。 4.B根据画线词上文Further experiments will be carried out.并结合常识可知，进一步的实验是为了优化，推知画线 词所在句意为：将对设备开展进一步的实验，以优化材料选 择，并在现实条件下测试其耐用性。故画线词意为“优化”，与 B项含义相近。 5.A根据最后一段中Further experiments will be carried out on the device to optimize the choices of materials and test its durability under realistic conditions.Researchers will also work on the design of the device to make it more consumer- friendly.可知，研究人员将对设备展开进一步实验并将致力 于改进设备的设计，其目的是优化选材，测试其耐用性，使其 更适合消费者使用。 (八) l.C根据第二段中There's a popular misconception that rhinos are aggressive and stupid,but I discovered sensitive, affectionate animals.可知，有一种普遍的误解认为犀牛是好 斗的、思蠢的，但作者发现犀牛是敏感、深情的动物，即作者 认为犀牛是温和的动物。 2.B根据第二段中Once there,the animals had to be kept captive for a few weeks to adapt to the new environment,in which time they lived in "bomas"-wooden enclosures with “bedrooms”,designed to create a calm space..可知，犀牛被运 到新的栖息地后必须被圈养在一种叫做bomas的木制围栏 里一段时间，以适应新的环境，由此可知，让黑犀牛在bomas 里生活一段时间是为了让它们在新栖息地生活做好准备。 3.B根据第三段中Watching the flames rushing through the bush toward the bomas,I froze.Terrified that it would catch fire,my instinct was to release the rhinos..可知，看到bomas 周围发生大火后，作者惊呆了，第一反应是立即释放犀牛。 4.A根据第三段中..but they hadn't yet been fitted with transmitter.If I let them out into a bushfire and they were injured,we'd have great difficulty tracking them down.可知， 如果把没有安装传感器的犀牛释放回丛林中，以后就很难找 到它们了。由此可知，给犀牛安装传感器是为了在释放它们 之后可以追踪到它们。 5.D根据最后一段整体内容可知，犀牛与人类建立的信任关 系使它们可以在危险面前保持冷静，最终一起脱离困境。所 以最后一段主要介绍了是什么让犀牛和人类从危险中逃生。 (九) 1.B根据第一段中Artificial Intelligence is now all set to do the same,and businesses that don't take advantage of the technology risk being left behind.可知，人工智能技术将改变 职场，不使用人工智能的企业很有可能被淘汰。由此可知，人 工智能将成为商业的必要组成部分。 2.C根据第四、五段内容可知，欧莱雅使用人工智能在应聘的 人中先排除一部分人，然后再从留下的人中筛选更有经验的 候选人，所以欧莱雅在招聘过程中使用人工智能的目的是节 约时间，提高公司的招聘效率。 3.C根据画线词上文These scores don't replace human judgment...可知，人工智能在招聘中所打的分数不能取代人 的判断，再结合but表转折及下文..candidates who might not seem like obvious choices.可推知，人工智能在招聘中所打的 分数所起的作用是帮助排除明显不合适的候选人，所以画线 词意为“排除”，与Remove意义相近。 4.D根据倒数第三段中CEO James Brown said it helps the firm understand employees'habits and prevent them from overworking.可知，使用Isaak系统有助于公司了解员工的习 惯，防止他们过度工作，由此可知安装Isaak系统的公司可以 帮助员工避免工作压力过大。 5.A通读全文可知，文章围绕人工智能将如何改变职场展开， 并举例介绍了一些公司使用人工智能管理公司的情况，最后 阐述了尽管人工智能有很多优点，但也伴随着一些风险，所以 A项符合文意。 (+) I.C根据前两段内容，尤其是第二段中..the average person only listens at about25 percent efficiency.可知，研究发现，一 般人的倾听效率只有25%左右，可以看出第一段中所展示的 社会现象是为了引出在生活中，人们倾听效率较低的这一 事实。 2.D根据第三段中As a society,we may be growing more narcissistic.A 2007 study found a rise in self-centeredness and narcissism among college students..可知，人们可能变得越来 越自恋了。2007年的一项研究发现，大学生的自我中心和自 恋倾向有所上升。综上可知，作者引用2007年的一个调查数 据，是为了证明社会正在变得越来越自我和自恋这一观点。 3.A根据第四段中As Stephen R.Covey wrote...“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand but to reply."A dialogue is an opportunity to learn,to see things from a new perspective,to open your eyes to new information and possibilities.可知，Stephen R.Covey认为很多人倾听不是为 了理解对方而是为了表达自己，而这是不对的。对话应该是 一个学习的机会，是一个从新的角度看问题，看到新的信息和 可能性的机会，A项正确。 4.C根据画线部分所在段中We speak to hear our own voices-our own pre-existing opinions...We wait...so we can say something we feel is of value.可知，现在人们把对话当作 辩论，说话是为了表达自己的观点。人们等着对方把话说完， 好能表达自己想说的话，由此可以推知，在对方讲话时，人们 不会很专注倾听，故画线部分意为“走神，心不在焉”，与C项 含义相近。 5.B通读全文，尤其是最后一段中As we learn to quiet that inner voice in our minds,we can start to open ourselves up to others,becoming better listeners,thinkers,lovers and friends. 可知，本文讲述了现在人们不能成为很好的倾听者的原因，并 给出了如何正确倾听的建议，讲述了如何通过提高倾听技巧 来建立更好的人际关系，所以B项适合做本文标题。 (十一) L.B根据Campus部分中Hamilton campus enjoys..cutting- edge learning facilities.可知，汉密尔顿校区提供尖端的学习 设施，所以那里的学生可以使用尖端的学习设施。 2.C根据Accessibility Services部分中Our Accessibility Services are on-site to help impaired students such as...mental health...They offer a range of services to students such as... alternative exam arrangements...可知，有心理健康障碍的学 生可以灵活安排考试时间。 3.D根据Employability Plus Award部分中Enhance your student experience!Boost your employability status!Engage with like-minded people!可知，学生们在这里可以增加学生 经历，在工作前学习新技能，提高就业资格，但没有提到会给 未来的雇主留下深刻印象。 4.A根据Student Centre部分中Within the Student Centre, you will find a range of services to help you throughout your time at university,from enrolment to graduation.可知，从人学 到毕业，学生都可以在学生中心找到一系列服务，帮助度过大 学时光，所以学生们在学生中心可以获得入学信息。 5.D通读全文，尤其是第一段可知，本文是Waikato大学写给 学生的，介绍了该大学的基本情况，所以它应选自学生指南。 (十二) l.C根据第一段中I'd done it before,and so I had no reason to believe that this time would be any different.可知，作者以前 有相同的经历，所以她认为这次活动没有什么不同，由此可 知，她对这次行动的预期是一个平常的结果。 2.A根据第二段中Shoeless and wearing dirty clothes and the biggest smile I'd ever seen..可知，小女孩虽然衣着简陋，但她 仍然笑得很灿烂，可推知她是一个天真可爱的孩子。 3.B根据画线部分上文A few times,I tried talking with her, but she remained shy and distant...可知小女孩很害羞，一直 与作者保持距离，由此可推知画线部分意为“小女孩不敢和 我说话”。 4.C根据倒数第二段中..on the bottom of the paper were three little words that instantly broke my heart...Now almost in tears,I couldn't control myself anymore-I bent down and hugged her.She hugged me,too.And for the longest time, neither of us could let go.可知，打开这张纸后，作者弯下腰拥 抱了小女孩，很久都无法释怀，说明作者被小女孩的文字感 动了，对她有了更深的感情。 5.B根据最后一段中But because of Dakota,I brought back something else,too-a greater appreciation for all of the blessings of my life.可知，作者从小女孩身上学到了一个道 理：一个人应该对生活拥有更多的感激。 (十三) I.D通读第二、三段，尤其是第二段中When they came to the end of the winter rainy reason,they would carefully watch the level of the water in the water tank..可知，住在Gelorup的人 用蓄水池来储存从屋顶上和排水沟里流出来的水，他们在雨 季结束时会注意蓄水池里的存水量，可推知他们在雨季不必 太担心蓄水池里的存水量。 2.D根据第四段中The drawback was that it often seemed to be such a waste...When they ran low on water,it was the garden that suffered as they had to stop watering.可知，这个 系统的缺点在于水的浪费率太高，当缺水时，人们不得不停止 为菜园浇水。 3.C根据倒数第二段中Now there is a system..that allows people to reuse much of that water.可知，Nexus eWater Recycler可以回收利用大部分水而非每一滴水，C项错误，符 合题意。 4.B根据最后一段中That surely would have solved all the water problems..可知，水循环系统可以解决所有用水问题，所 以作者对水循环系统的态度是支持的。 5.A通读全文，尤其是全文第一句Is it possible to build houses that are completely self-sufficient in providing and disposing of their own water?可知，本文主要讨论了房屋如 何能在供水方面实现自给自足，故A项适合作文章标题。 (十四)】 1.B根据第二段中Our modern society is terribly confused about the difference between a celebrity and a hero.可知，当 今社会对“名人和英雄的区别”很困惑，又根据A celebrity is all about fame-temporary,superficial fame,usually for qualities that are easy to see:a pretty face,a great dance move.A hero,by contrast,is about character-qualities under the surface that aren't seen until they take action..可知，名人 的名望是暂时的、表面上的名声，而英雄是关于品格的（在表 面下的品质)，这种品质在他们采取行动之前是看不见的，由 此可知，本段主要讨论了名人和英雄之间的区别。 2.C根据第三段中They truly hold our world together, through their unselfish devotion to helping others,teaching children,and proteeting the environment.They don't want fame,or glory;they just want to help.In so many ways,these unsung heroes pilot the boat in which all of us sail.可知，英雄 让整个世界凝聚在一起，他们不图名利，只为奉献，所以画线 句是总结句，表示英雄在这个世界上发挥着积极的作用，推 动着社会有序运转。 3.D根据第四段中What gets lost in this?Young people's sense of their own potential for heroic qualities-their own power to make a positive difference in the world.可知，年轻人 在自我能力的认知上产生了迷失，他们对自己是否拥有改变 世界的力量没有信心。 4.C通读文章最后三段可知，作者列举了Ryan筹资为非洲建 水井和Barbara发起项目保护当地水资源的例子，并在最后 一段进行总结：这只是几个年轻人用自己的力量改变社会的 例子，可见作者是用举例的方式来阐述自己观点。 5.D通读全文，尤其是文章最后一句These are but a few examples of young people who have discovered that they can build on their own energy to do something great.可知，本文着 重讨论了年轻人为何缺乏自信及如何让他们更加自信，意在 指明年轻人应该相信自己有能力做出对世界有影响力、有意 义的事。 (十五) l.C根据第一段中Trust as explained in Wikepedia is the feeling of being sure someone or something can be relied upon.可知，第一段引用了维基百科中对“信任”的定义，解释 了“信任”这个词的含义，并说明“信任”与每个人息息相关， 因此第一段起到了解释说明的作用。 2.D根据第二段中When you shift your energy within yourself and find your place of love and worth then your view of this world will change for the better.Our true self is one of love and feeling worthy of all of the goodness and happiness.可知， 当人们找到自己身上的爱和价值时，他们对这个世界的看法 就会变得更好，且真实的自我是一个充满爱、感觉值得拥有 所有美好和幸福的人，所以如果你想要拥有一个积极的人生 态度，你应该时刻做真正的自己。 3.A根据第三段中Sometimes we need to give ourselves a break and to be most loving,most kind and most patient with us.可知，有时候我们需要让自己休息一下，成为充满爱心与 善意，并对自己最有耐心的人，所以当你失败或者感到失落 时，你应该停下来调整自己。 4.B根据第四段中Meditation can bridge that trust that we can have in ourselves..可知，沉思可以让我们拥有对自己的信 任，可以让我们从不自信变得相信自己。 5.A根据最后一段When you choose to help yourself then you choose to trust yourself.Trust can lead us to a life of peace and love and fulfillment.可知，当你选择帮助自己时，你就选 择了相信自己，因为信任可以引导我们走向和平、爱和充实 的生活，所以作者写这篇文章的目的是告诉我们要相信 自己。 (十六) I.A根据第一段中I have one of those names that are hard to pronounce When teachers read through the attendance... There would be hesitation,then a slow syllabic pronunciation of my name.Before they would even finish,I would put up my hand and say,“That'sme.Just call me Sanj.”可知，作者的名 字中有很难发音的字，所以在老师念到她的名字时都会先犹 豫一下，然后再慢慢念出来，而作者则会在老师没有念完名字 前就说出自己的名字，由此可知，作者会在老师念完她的名字 之前说出自己的名字是因为名字里有难发音的字，她害怕老 师不能正确读出来。 2.B根据第二段中I like my name.It means more than diversity;it means connection.可知，作者喜欢她的名字，不仅 仅是因为它意味着多样性，还意味着联系，由此可知，作者的 名字使她和人们联系在了一起。 3.A根据第四段中Now when someone asks me where I am from,I also ask them where they are from.The conversation gets interesting when this happens.及最后一段中When I introduce myself to people,I say,"My name is Sanj.It's short for Sanjukta.Then I tell them that is Indian and what it means..可知，当人们问起作者来自哪里时，作者也会询问他 们来自哪里，并向他们介绍自己名字的含义及来源，也就是说 作者会与他们分享自己的名字的含义。 4.C根据倒数第二段中All of a sudden;all the talk about where we came from united us..可知，作者在一次晚宴上与那 些来自不同地方的人互相介绍时意识到所有关于他们从哪里 来的讨论让他们团结了起来，他们的不同和差异让人们变得 相互团结起来。 5.B通读全文可知，作者在第一段介绍了她在上学期间，老师 读她名字时的尴尬，然后在第二、三、四段中介绍了作者名字 的含义及人们看到她的名字时的好奇；第五段引用作者的一 次饭桌上的经历，人们就彼此的名字讲述各自的含义，最后一 段指出，作者现在会大方地与别人分亭她的名字的来源及含 义。综上可知，文章通过作者的经历告诉人们要学会接受自 己，所以B项适合作文章标题。 (十七 1.B根据第一段内容可知，Peeks生来就没有右手，然而在一 个高中机器人团队的帮助下，他有生以来第一次能够用双手 悬挂圣诞彩灯，下文则介绍了3D打印假肢技术，由此推知， 第一段提到Peeks的经历是为了引出话题。 2.D根据画线词所在句Many of the prosthetses people can get the conventional way are very expensive,and even if you are fortunate enough to get coverage,children grow out of them like they grow out of shoes可知，传统的义肢价格昂贵 且不容易获得，而且会因为孩子长大后身体的变化而无法使 用，所以them指代的是上文提到的prostheses.。 3.A根据第四段中The inexpensive production through3D printing opens up access to more people who need prostheses, and also means that they can be more customized to the clients'unique bodies and specific needs..可知，通过3D打印 实现的廉价生产为更多需要义肢的人提供了机会，也意味着 它们可以根据客户独特的身体和特定需求进行更多的定制， 所以该团队的产品可以根据客户的特性和要求进行定制。 4.C根据倒数第二段中Peeks所说的话They went beyond expectations in terms of really assessing the situation and learning what my specific needs were They were able to make some measurements to make sure everything was fitted correctly.可知，该团队提供的3D打印的义肢是根据Peeks 的具体情况进行定制的，确保了一切数据的准确，超出了 Peeks的预期，所以Peeks对3D打印的义肢非常满意。 5.B根据倒数第二段中they can be more customized to the clients'unique bodies and specific needs可知，团队需要根据 客户独特的身体和特定需求进行更多的定制，所以他们设计 的产品以客户的需求为导向，说明McCrobie的团队非常负 责；又根据最后一段中That practice of giving is something McCrobie hopes will continue when he graduates..可知， McCrobie希望这种给予的做法能在他毕业后继续下去，所以 团队创始人会坚持这种用科技真正造福有需要的人的做法， 说明McCrobie的团队是充满关怀的 (十八) l.B根据第二段中..birds'ability to fly...reduces their risk of being eaten,decreases stress,and frees up bodily resources for growth..可知，鸟类的飞行能力降低了它们被吃掉的风险，减 轻了生存压力，促使它们长寿。 2.A根据第三段中Most of the other398 parrot species also live longer than other birds of similar size.可知，很多种类的 鹦鹉比其他体型相似的鸟类寿命更长。 3.D根据画线单词下文Parrot species with larger brains relative to their body size lived longer than species with smaller brains.可知，与体型相比，大脑较大的鹦鹉比大脑较 小的鹦鹉寿命更长，这是他们通过研究寻找到的每种鹦鹉的 寿命与其大脑大小之间的联系，所以correspondence意为“联 系”，与D项意义相近。 4.B根据第五段整体内容可知，Smeele认为较大的大脑会使 物种更具有灵活性，让它们活得更长，并以寻找新食物为例说 明了灵活性是如何让物种拥有更强的环境适应能力的，故作 者在本段举例是为了强调较大的大脑使鹦鹉有更强的适应 能力。 5.A通读全文，尤其是文章第一句Parrots live extremely long partly due to their relatively large brains,an international team of researchers has discovered..可知，本文主要介绍了鹦鹉寿 命极长，部分原因是它们的大脑相对较大，所以A项适合作 文章标题。 (十九) I.C根据第一段中..the very mention of music as a profession carried with it a picture of a risky existence with uncertain financial rewards..可知，将音乐作为职业对作者的家人而言 是伴随着没有收入保障的一种充满风险的生活方式，即做音 乐是一种不稳定、经济前景充满挑战的职业。 2.B根据第二段中Before my graduation from college,the family met with severe financial reverses and I felt it my duty to leave college and take a job.可知，在作者大学毕业前，家庭 遭遇了严重的经济危机，所以他决定离开学校去工作，由此可 知作者在毕业之前辍学了。 3.B根据第二段中I went into it for money..money is all I got out of it.可知，作者为了挣钱而选择从商，钱也是他的从商经 历中最重要的成就。 4.D根据画线处上文I stayed four years,worked harder than I had ever dreamed of working before and enjoyed every minute ofit.“Enjoyed”is too mild a word.可知，做音乐让作者更努 力工作，并且享受着每一分钟：作者认为“享受”一词太过平 淡，不足以表达他的感受，可推知画线部分表达的意思比“享 受、快乐”程度更深，应意为“激动，兴奋”，与D项表达相近。 5.A根据最后一段中If I had stayed in business,I might be a comparatively wealthy man today,but I do not believe I would have made a success of living..可知，作者认为如果自己继续 做生意，可能会变得很富有，但是生活上不会取得成功，可推 知他认为做自己喜欢的事情才是最好的生活方式。 (二+) l.D根据第一段中It seems to show that polar explorers who lived for 14 months at an Antarctica research station experienced brain shrinkage,likely as a result of their loneliness and boredom.可知，一项新研究表明，在南极研究 站生活了14个月后，极地探险家的大脑出现了萎缩，这可能 是因为孤独和无聊，D项符合文意。 2.A根据第二段中The study's authors used MRI to scan the brains of eight members of a team before they began a long stay...When they returned,they had their brains scanned again.及第三段中Finally,compared to themselves before the mission,the explorers'brains appeared to have less grey matter on average.可知，该研究人员在探险队的八名成员开 始在南极站长期停留之前和之后，都用核磁共振扫描了他们 的大脑，并将检测结果进行比较，发现探险者们的大脑灰质平 均减少了，A项符合文意。 3.B根据第三段中The shrinkage was most apparent in the hippocampus,in area of the brain key to memory and cognition.可知，海马体的萎缩最为明显，而海马体是大脑中 负责记忆和认知的关键区域。由此可推知，当探险家返回时， 他们在记忆方面会有困难。 4.C根据第四段中The study's findings..aren't the first to suggest that long time of being separated can change the brain.可知，这项研究并不是第一个表明长时间的隔绝会改 变大脑的研究，即其他研究与本研究有相同的发现。 5.A根据最后一段内容可知，由于南极洲之旅还将继续，这些 发现绝对值得人们牢记在心，并进行进一步的探索。它们甚 至可能对未来更漫长、更孤独的火星之旅有帮助价值，由此可 知，最后一段主要介绍了这一发现的重要性。 (二十一) l.D根据Step 1中的You need to set up a clear and focused interview environment..可知，一个容易听清的、专注的面试环 境很重要，所以在准备视频面试时，要找到一个合适的面试 环境。 2.C根据Step2中的Try to anticipate the questions that they will ask you.Interview questions all boil down to three basic categories..可知，面试开始后，学生应该预测可能被问到的 问题。 3.C根据Step3中的内容可知，可以找朋友或导师对面试进 行演练，这会很大程度上提高你在面试中的表现。 4.D根据Step4中的Listening is just as critical as speaking in this situation,too.可知，在面试中，倾听和说话同样重要。 5.A本文主要为申请海外学校的学生就如何准备视频面试提 出了一些建议，所以文章很可能来自一位大学招生办的专业 老师。 (二十二】 l.B根据第一段内容尤其是第二句The words run together into a mass,all sense and meaning lost.可知，人们见面打招呼 时的用语仅是一种交流方式，并没有实际的含义。 2.C根据第二、三段内容尤其是And you are reestablishing the ties that may have lapsed since yesterday.可知，Bronislaw Malinoski所提到的a phatic communication指的是在交际中 所使用的语言，没有特定含义，只是一种交流方式。这种方式 可以帮助建立或巩固一定的人际关系。 3.B根据第四段中There's embarrassment of being near people without acknowledging them.以及下文所举的例子可 知，有些人不愿意和陌生人打招呼是因为那样会让他们感觉 很尴尬、不舒服 4.D根据画线词下文You are still a member of society in good status.You are still the one who knows the rituals necessary to get to work each day.可知，问候过后，你依然是有着很好 的社会身份的人，依然是知道上班必备礼仪的人，所以问候代 表着别人对你存在的认知，说明你不是在社会上不被别人接 受的人。故画线词意为“不被别人接受的人”。 5.D文章主要说明了问候语本身没有实际含义，仅被用来建 立或维持人们之间的联系，使人们更好地融人社会。 (二十三)】 1.C文中第一段描述了观影人在看电影时情绪会受到电影情 节影响，只有到电影结束时才会意识到自己所看到的并不是 真实的，第二段中就这一现象提出问题“但是当你如此专注于 电影的时候，你为什么不能接受这一点呢？”并引出研究结论 “美国凯斯西储大学的科学家们发现，人们无法同时进行情感 和逻辑思考”，由此推知，作者在文章开头提到看电影是为了 引出基于这类经验的研究。 2.C根据第二段中的people simply cannot think emotionally and logically at the same time及第四段中Now scientists have found that thinking logically and emotionally are like the two ends of a seesaw.可知，科学家发现人们无法同时进行感性思 考和理性思考，又提到感性思维和理性思维就像跷跷板的两 端，再结合跷跷板的特点可知，感性思维和理性思维是轮流发 挥作用。 3.C第二段提到人们不能同时进行理性思考和感性思考，而 本句又把理性思维和感性思维比喻为“跷跷板的两端”，由此 推知，当我们感性思维端活跃时，理性思维端就会受到压制， 所以句中画线词suppressed应该指“压制；阻止”，与C项意 思相近。 4.B根据最后一段前两句However,people sometimes ended up using the wrong one.This explains why some people are good at solving complex math problems but have poor social skills..可知，人们有时会选择错误的思维方式，这就解释了为 什么一些擅长于解决复杂数学问题的人却不擅长交际，由此 可推知，错误的思维方式可能会导致糟糕的结果。 5.C文章主要介绍了理性思维和感性思维就像跷跷板的两 端，不能同时发生作用。C项Your Heart VS Your Mind中 Your Heart代表“感性思维”，Your Mind代表“理性思维”，适 合作文章标题 (二十四) l.B根据第一段中It is an ancient Chinese tradition to cherish grain.In ancient China,farming promoted the development of civilization so people regarded grain as a God.The earth God“She”and the grain God“Ji”were the earliest gods worshipped by our ancestors and the country was called “Sheji'”.可知，中国自古就有爱惜粮食的传统，把粮食视为神， “社”“稷”是我们最早崇拜的神。由此可知，提到“社稷”是为 了说明中华民族爱惜粮食的传统。 2.B第二段首句Chinese believe in food conservation..是本段 的中心句，本段的主旨在于说明中国人节约粮食的态度。所 以，提到家禽或家畜中不适合做成主菜的部分总是被做成美 食，是为了说明中国人不浪费食物 3.D根据第四段内容可知，中国人往往在聚餐时浪费食物，这 源于人们爱炫耀的天性一他们认为盘子必须是满的，带走 剩下的食物很丢脸，宴会上的菜肴已成为一个人财富的象征， 菜单上繁多的菜品已成为一种时尚，从而助长了浪费粮食这 种不良风气。可知，本段主要介绍了人们由于聚餐造成食物 浪费的现象及背后的原因。 4.A根据画线词下文t小hey think the plates must be full and taking away packed food from a party is "disgraceful".The dishes at a dinner party have become a symbol of a person's wealth and having too many dishes at the menu has become fashionable可知，人们认为聚餐时盘子必须装得很满，这样能 显示他们的财富，并且觉得带走剩下的食物很丢脸。由此可 知，聚餐上的食物浪费源于人们喜欢炫耀的天性。所以画线 词flamboyant意为“炫耀的”，与showy意义相近。 5.C通读全文可知，本文介绍了中国爱惜粮食、节俭的传统美 德以及目前聚餐中浪费食物的现象，并号召人们珍惜粮食、养 成节俭的习惯，C项符合文意。 (二十五) L,A根据第一段中for another,our geography makes us more easily to be hurt by rising seas.可知，佛罗里达的地理位置使 其更容易受到海水涨潮带来的危害。 2.B根据第二段整体内容可知，一则新闻显示，佛罗里达州的 红树林正在向一片新的栖息地迁移。 3.D根据第三段最后两句可知，Blair Witherington认为如果 植物群落发生变化，那原本的多样性将不再存在，变换动物的 栖息地也会影响食物链，由此可推知，生态系统中的一切都是 紧密联系的，所以D项符合。 4.C根据第四、五段内容可知，因为佛罗里达州的长期严寒比 过去少了，所以红树林通过扩大生长范围和改变生命周期的 方式，加快生长以适应新的环境。 5.D文章最后一段提出了面对自然环境的变化，人类该如何 应对，以此来引发人类的思考。也就是说，人类应该如何阻止 气候变化仍然悬而未决。 (二十六) 1.D根据第三段中It is true that finding time to cultivate relationships is all about effective time management.及后面列 举叔叔的例子可知，忙碌的人都很善于管理自己的时间，他们 通常在工作的间歇开展社交。 2.B根据第四段中Assertiveness is as much applicable to relationships.It emphasizes helping friends in need and also strengthens mutually supportive relationships.可知，自信帮助 建立了互相支持的社会关系。 3.C根据最后一段前两句可知，当人们感到有压力时最需要 互相支持的社会关系。 4.A根据最后一段第二句Manisha always says she feels great when sharing her feelings after a hard day with people who share similar ideas.可知，Manisha经常与人分享她工作一天 后的感受，所以她最有可能得到互相支持的社会关系。 5.D通读全文，尤其是第一段第二句可知，本文主要介绍了人 们如何建立互相支持的社会关系。 (二十七】 l.C根据第二段最后两句We lived in a small house in a tiny village in Scotland and we were a very close family.Our neighbours next door had a son named Danny,and we grew up together.可知，作者一家居住在苏格兰的一个小镇，Danny是 作者隔壁邻居家的孩子，由此可推断Danny出生在苏格兰。 2.B第三段内容描述了作者与Danny的童年生活，他们在松 林里度过了漫长的夏夜，挖蚯蚓捕鱼，收集鸟儿留在笼子里的 羽毛，赶走小动物保护核桃树，在有风的日子沿着海湾的斜坡 下滑嬉戏玩耍，感受海浪。由这些描述可以推断出，作者与 Danny有一个很愉快的童年。本题容易误选C项，C项在第 三段中已经明确提到，不属于推断出的内容。 3.C根据第四段内容可知，作者与Danny在一起玩的时候在 潮湿的树叶上滑倒了，胳膊和脚后跟受伤了，这时Danny帮 作者清洗了伤口，说明Danny是一个非常体贴的男孩。 4.C根据倒数第三段第一句And then at the age of 14,his parents moved to London,over4O0 kilometres away.可知，在 作者14岁时，Danny跟随他的父母去了伦敦，搬离了他们在 苏格兰的小村子。 5.D根据文章最后一段内容，尤其是最后一句Idon't want to rewind the recording of my life and remember my loss and my pain.可知，作者回想起多年前他与Danny在一起的快乐时光 时总会感到惭愧，他不想回忆过去的损失和疼痛，因为他那时 太小了不懂得什么是真正的友谊。 (二+八) l.B根据第三段He said that the process had become difficult to manage."In the midst of editing,I got to the point where I started feeling like I had a lot of plots and characters,"he told the BBC.可知，迈克尔·格林在首次创作时发现有很多情节 和角色需要处理，组织不好思路，即他在构思方面遇到了 困难。 2,D根据倒数第四段整体内容可知，技术也在宣传和联系读 者方面发挥着越来越大的作用，允许作者与观众参加现场问 答环节，由此可知技术拉近了作者与读者的距离。 3.A根据倒数第三段整体内容可知，位于美国加利福尼亚州 的科技公司Crazy Maple Studio为作者提供了四款可添加音 乐、动画、音效和游戏玩法的应用。 4.B根据最后一段中Green说的话What I'm finding with the Generation Z and even younger writers is that they're looking for technology to give them guidance可知，他认为Z一代甚 至更年轻的作家都在寻求技术指导。由此可知，Green认为 新技术对正在成长的作家至关重要。 5.C本文主要介绍了新技术在写作中的应用，包括帮助作者 组织思路以及宣传作品和联系读者，新以本文的主要目的是 分享新技术如何让作家受益。 《(二十九) l.C根据第二段/People do not trust my ability when they learn how old I am.可知，Cheng女士很难再找到一份护理工 作是因为人们认为她年龄太大不适合工作。 2.D根据第三段“My colleagues were young and they didn't understand me because of my age.They often asked me,You are so old,what are you working for?'I was very unhappy." She said.可知，Cheng女士辞去了她的第二份护理工作是因 为同事的不理解让她感到不舒服。 3.B根据第三段Then,one of Ms.Cheng's neighbours told her about Employee's Retraining Board (ERB)offering retraining courses for older people on specific occupations,such as convenience store assistants,junior clerks and so on.可知， ERB为老年人提供特定职业的再培训课程，如便利店助理、 初级职员等。因此，ERB旨在教给老年人新技能，帮助他们 找到工作。B项符合文意。 4.D根据最后一段Many old people are more capable than youngsters.They will not run from difficulties but young ones will可知，Anthony Chong认为，老年人比年轻人有能力，面 对困难时，老年人不轻易放弃，而年轻人却很容易放弃。 5.A根据最后一段“Ms.Cheng has been working with us for two months and has shown a good responsible attitude to work.”Anthony Chong,who runs the company,said.并结合 全文可知，Cheng女土是很有决心且很负责任的人。 (三十) 1.C根据第一段整体内容可知，这些研究人员试图解答关于 春天来得早的一些细节性的问题。 2.D根据第二段第三、四句However,this early awakening isn't uniform across species and the degree of change varies depending on the location and habitat.As a result,the researchers have warned that wildlife may fail to match the life cycles of other species that they rely on for food.可知，早 春现象在不同的物种中并不统一因此研究人员认为野生动 物会无法跟上它们赖以为生的其他物种的生命周期，也就是 说，早春现象会破坏一些野生动物的食物链。 3.A根据第三段内容可知，本段主要讲述了不同物种出现早 春现象的原因，包括一些物种自身对气候变化更加敏感及地 理位置等因素。 4.A根据最后一段第一句In addition,the study also finds that woodland habitats,which are thought to offer animals a more stable climate,and which researchers hoped might present a “buffer'”to climate change,did not appear to do so.可知，该研 究发现，被认为可以为动物提供更稳定气候并能够为气候变 化提供缓冲的森林栖息地，实际上似乎并没有起到这样的作 用，所以A项符合文意。 5.B根据文章最后一句中the all--along outcome is very clear: all species are now at greater risk than previously thought. 知，Dr Bell指出，从长远来看所有物种现在面临的风险都比 以前想象的要大。由此可知研究结果很令人担忧。 (三十一) l.B根据Amazon Basics Classic Backpack中第一句The Amazon Basics line of products aims to deliver outstanding value by getting rid of everything that is unnecessary...可知， 这款古典背包最显著的特点就是没有多余的配件。 2.C根据The North Face Refractor Duffel Pack中第二句The definitely boxy Refractor Duffel Pack from The North Face offers handles on both the top and the side,plus the usual shoulder belts,for several ways to carry.可知，这种背包的方 便之处在于有多种不同的携带方式。 3.A根据High Sierra Powerglide Rolling Laptop Backpack中第 An easier way to get between classes is with a rolling backpack like the High Sierra Powerglide.可知这种背包的不 同之处在于它有轮子。 4.D文章对每种背包介绍的最后一句，都提到了消费者对这 种背包的好评与推荐。 (三十二) 1.D文章首段提出问题“我们应该更关注于目标还是过程？”， 第二段讲述Brenda Martinez在800米比赛中失去了平衡导 致她无法参加奥运会的800米比赛，但是她并没有陷入800 米的失利中，而是专注1500米的比赛，最终她获得了参赛资 格。由此可知列举Brenda Martinez的事例是为了说明专注 于过程是如何让人走向成功的。 2.A根据第三段第二句中..that overemphasizing goals based on measurable outcomes often leads to risk-taking,unethical behavior and reduced motivation.可知，过分强调日标往往会 导致冒险、不道德行为和积极性降低，这意味着为了达到目的 可能会使用不公平手段。 3.B根据第四段第一句When you become overly focused on achieving the goal,you may lose sight of your original purpose for accomplishing the goal in the first place..(当你过于专注于 实现目标时，你可能会忘记实现目标的初衷)可知，作者建议 我们要记住设定目标的原因。 4.D最后两段通过引用学者的建议，旨在告诉我们将专注于 目标转向专注于实现目标的过程可以让我们更好地完成阶段 性任务，获得阶段性的成就感，也就是专注于过程的好处。 5.B作者在第二段通过列举Brenda Martinez的事例说明专注 于过程是如何通向成功的；在第四段列举了马拉松跑步者和 节食者的事例说明过度关注目标容易导致人们忘记设立目标 的初衷。可知作者通过举例的方式来论证自己的观点。 (三十三) l.B根据第二段第二句中..compared to the difficult experience of choosing gifts-running around at the last minute to get a tie...spending money is nothing..可知，他讨厌 圣诞节是因为选礼物太难一要来回跑给不同的人选礼物。 2.D根据第四段第二句中These youngsters,dressed in such worn-out shoes.及第五段第一句中.I was shocked to see that the other team were wrestling without wearing helmets to protect their heads..可知，由市中心教堂赞助的摔跤队穿 着磨破的鞋，在比赛时甚至都没有戴头盔，由此可推测他们 应该支付不起头盔的费用。 3.C根据第六段Justin说的话They have a lot potential,but losing like this could take the heart out of them.可知，Justin 觉得悲伤是因为他认为他们是一支有潜力的队伍，但是这样 输掉比赛会让他们失去信心。 4.A根据语境可知，作者买了摔跤专用的头盔和鞋子赠送给 了中心城市教堂，并将此作为礼物送给丈夫，可知画线词 that指的是作者捐赠头盔和鞋子的事情。 5.C文章第一段提出在圣诞树上插白色信封这件事已经持续 了十年，后文以此为线索，说明此传统的由来，以及这对作者 夫妻两人的重要意义。因此C项A White Envelop适合作为 本文题目。 (三十四) l,A根据第二段中Last week I had a holiday from work,.so I booked a train ride to Toronto...可知，作者上周利用休假时 间一个人去多伦多旅行。 2.D根据第四段中I missed having someone to talk to and to bounce ideas off.Experiences are often more enjoyable if they are shared..可知，作者想念有人和她聊天、交流想法的时候， 她认为和别人分享经历是非常高兴的事，由此可知作者喜欢 跟朋友或家人分享旅行的经历。 3.C根据上文可知，作者是一个人去旅行，画线词所在句指 出，旅行途中住在安全的旅社，可以有机会认识来自世界各地 有共同想法的人，所以作者就不会感到孤独，也就是说认识来 自世界各地有共同想法的人可以帮助人们抵抗孤独，推测画 线词意为“抵抗，对抗”，与fight against同义。 4.C根据最后一段中I think I will always prefer to travel with another person or in a small group...I would rather be by myself than with someone who is lazy,difficult and argumentative.可知，作者以后还是希望和其他人一起出游， 但是不愿意和一个懒惰、难相处、爱争论的人一起，所以她是 喜欢和好的伙伴一起旅行，C项正确。 5.D根据全文内容尤其是最后一段第一句I am very proud of myself for traveling alone,and I had a fantastic time in Toronto..可知，作者在多伦多独自一人的旅行中，即使少了一 些同游的乐趣，但还是按照自己的喜好到处游玩，认识来自世 界各地的新朋友，度过了非常美妙的时光，由此可以看出作者 是一个独立且对生活充满热情的人。 (三十五) 1.A本文主要介绍了一项关于运动有助于抗衰老的研究，并 在最后一段提到，运动，特别是当运动强度很大时，似乎有助 于抑制与衰老有关的肌肉细胞健康水平下降，进一步证实研 究结果，表明运动可能有益于减缓肌肉衰老。故A项最适合 作文章标题。 2.D根据第二段最后一句中..the volunteers were randomly assigned to a particular exercise program.可知，志愿者被随机 分配到一个特定的锻炼计划中。 3.C通读第三段的内容可知，本段是通过列出每个小组的不 同培训方式来组织段落的。 4.D根据本段内容可知，在接受间歇性训练的年轻受试者中， 有274个基因的活性水平发生了变化，相比之下，进行更适当 锻炼的年轻受试者有170个基因的活性水平发生了变化，举 重运动员有74个基因的活性水平发生了变化。在接受间歇 性训练的年龄较大的一组中，现在有近400个基因的工作方 式发生了变化，相比之下，举重运动员有33个，适当锻炼的只 有19个。由此可推断出，间歇性训练对老年人的影响大于对 青年人的影响。 5.B根据文章最后一段可知，斯瑞库马兰·奈尔博士认为，老 年人的细胞在某些方面对高强度的运动的反应比年轻人更 强烈，并建议人们开始锻炼，因为运动似乎有助于抑制与衰老 相关的肌肉细胞健康下降，尤其是强度大的运动。可推断出 画线词contain应意为“阻止，减缓”，与stop同义。 (三十六) I.C根据第一段最后两句A great number of children are able to break the code after a year of instruction.For at least one in five children,however,the experience is very different..可知， 很多孩子经过一年的指导可以解锁密码，学会阅读，然而有至 少五分之一的孩子的经历不同，由此可推出一些孩子在阅读 方面存在困难。 2.A根据第二段第一句For them,reading,which seems to come effortlessly for others,appears to be beyond their grasp. 可知，阅读对其他孩子来说似乎不费力，但是对一些孩子来 说，却超出了他们的掌握范围，也就是说阅读对一些孩子而 言，不像对其他孩子那么容易，故A项正确。 3.A根据第四段内容可知，如果父母怀疑孩子有阅读问题，他 们能做的最糟糕的事情就是什么也不做，Sally Shaywitz医生 建议如果家长观察到了这些迹象，就从和孩子的老师沟通开 始着手解决问题，之后列举了5种方法。由此可知本段主要 针对如何正确处理孩子的阅读问题而展开。 4.C根据画线句子前Set up a specific time to speak to your child's teacher可知，家长应该选择一个特定的时间和孩子的 老师交流，也就是说尽量选择一个老师不忙的时间，所以画线 句应指“不要在老师很忙的时候跟她说话”，C项符合题意。 5.B根据倒数第二条建议Ask what reading group your child is in and what level that reader group represents,and how they compare to others in their class and in their grade,可知， 如果家长想与孩子的老师见面，应该先询问孩子在学校的阅 读情况。 (三十七) l.D根据第二段第一句It amazed me how much I could accomplish when I had a strong motivation to be efficient.nf 知，作者对于自己能在更短的时间内提前完成工作感到惊奇。 2.A画线词所在句上一句提到“我再一次惊讶地意识到，如果 我有意识地选择在工作时更有效率，我就能有更多空闲时 间”，画线词ths指代上文提到的事情，即“工作效率的改变”， 这让作者想到了帕金森氏定律。 3.B根据第五段第一句I realize not everyone has flexibility in their work schedules,but I believe we could all create more time for ourselves if we were motivated to cut out the choices that don't match our strongest desires and intentions.可知，f作 者建议我们通过专注于最重要的任务，忽略不重要的事情， 来为自己腾出更多的时间。 4.B文中作者结合自身经历，意识到当自己强烈渴望提高效 率时，往往可以在很短的时间内完成许多事情，从而引发了 作者对于如何更有效地进行时间管理的反思。可推知，作者 写这篇文章的主要目的是反思如何更好地管理时间。 5.A文章主要讲述了作者意识到当自己强烈渴望提高效率 时，往往可以在很短的时间内完成许多事情，因此作者建议 我们进行有效的时间管理，只关注重要的事情，这可以为我 们节约更多的时间。因此A项适合作文章的标题。 (三十八) L.D根据第二段整体内容可知，Eie湖的问题是湖水中充满 了各类化学物质，污染严重。 2.A根据第三段内容可知，Eie湖沿岸的14个水质监测站为 研究者提供了关于水质的数据。