考前押题02 阅读理解6大常考话题（期末复习专项训练）高二英语上学期北师大版

专题02 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 环境与保护 Passage 1-5 话题2 做人与做事 Passage 6-10 话题3 科学与技术 Passage 11-15 话题4 生活与学习 Passage 16-20 话题5 文化与艺术 Passage 21-25 话题6运动与健康 Passage 26-30 话题1 环境与保护 Passage 1 Plastics are amazing materials which are widely used in our daily lives. Besides, they’re often cheap to make. About 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced to date. That’s about 1,400 times the weight of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Some of that plastic is still in use. But about 5.8 billion metric tons have been thrown away. All that plastic waste is an environmental scourge (祸根). Only about 9 percent of plastic waste has been recycled. Another 12 percent has been burned. The remaining 79 percent ended up in landfills or in nature，and that plastic, like a single Lego block, takes a long time to decompose (降解). Plastic litters the world from the highest mountaintop to the deepest seafloor. Many animals take this rubbish for food. If they get full, these animals may forget to eat real food and suffer. Plastic rubbish in the oceans also leaves birds, turtles and other wildlife in a jam. Big pieces of plastic aren’t the only problem. Abandoned plastic can break into tiny bits called microplastics. Winds blow these bits far and wide. Ocean waves can spread them throughout the sea. These pollutants build up inside animals. They also get into our food and drinking water. Each American is likely to consume more than 70,000 microplastic pieces per year. Right now, no one knows what risk that might bring. Scientists have some ideas about how to clean up this mess. The Ocean Cleanup is developing cleanup systems to fish out plastic pieces from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Microbes or mealworms with an appetite for plastic might someday eat the garbage. And new nanotechnology could help microplastics decompose in the environment. But many of these plans are still far from effective so far. The best way to help Earth right now is to stop buying so much plastic — and then throwing it out — in the first place. 1．What does the Lego block show about plastic waste? A．It is hard to break down. B．Little of it has been burned. C．It is easy to be recycled. D．Most of it ends up in landfills. 2．How might the plastic rubbish influence animals? A．By making them suffer from hunger. B．By reducing their food. C．By piling up in their homes. D．By changing the environment. 3．What is the author’s attitude to the present methods of cleaning plastic waste? A．Opposed. B．Supportive. C．Objective. D．Doubtful. 4．Why does the author write the text? A．To criticize plastic production. B．To suggest ways to deal with plastic. C．To call on people to protect the environment. D．To introduce the current state of plastic pollution. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了塑料制品的广泛应用及其带来的严重污染问题，指出大部分塑料垃圾难以分解，危害动植物和人类健康。作者客观分析了现有清理方法的局限性，最终呼吁减少塑料使用以保护环境。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“And that plastic, like a single Lego block, takes a long time to decompose.(而那种塑料就像一个单独的乐高积木一样，需要很长的时间才能分解。)”可知，作者将塑料垃圾比作单个的乐高积木，是为了说明塑料垃圾很难分解。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Many animals this rubbish for food. If they get full, these animals may forget to eat real food and suffer.( 许多动物把这种垃圾当作食物。如果它们吃饱了，这些动物可能会忘记去吃真正的食物，从而遭受不良后果。)”可知，许多动物把塑料垃圾当作食物，如果它们吃撑了，就可能会忘记吃真正的食物，从而遭受饥饿之苦。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“But, many of these plans are still far from effective so far.(目前许多清理塑料垃圾的方法还远未达到有效)”可知，作者对目前清理塑料垃圾的方法持怀疑态度。选项D“Doubtful (怀疑的)”符合题意。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“Plastics are amazing materials, which are widely used in our daily life. Besides, they’re often cheap to make. About 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced to date. That’s about 1,400 times the weight of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Some of that plastic is still in use. But about 5.8 billion metric tons have been thrown away.(塑料是一种神奇的材料，在我们的日常生活中被广泛应用。此外，它们的制造成本通常较低。迄今为止，已生产了约 83 亿公吨的塑料。这大约是吉萨大金字塔重量的 1400 倍。其中部分塑料仍在使用中。但约有 58 亿公吨的塑料已被丢弃。)”以及通读全文可知，文章首先介绍了塑料垃圾的产量和现状，接着阐述了塑料垃圾对环境和动物的影响，然后介绍了目前清理塑料垃圾的方法及其局限性，最后提出了减少塑料垃圾购买和丢弃的建议。整篇文章主要是在介绍塑料污染的现状。D选项“To introduce the current state of plastic pollution.(介绍当前塑料污染的现状。)”符合题意。故选D。 Passage 2 A recent fireworks show, held in the Himalayas by a well-known outdoor brand (品牌) working with a famous artist, has drawn widespread attention and heated discussions. The event, wanting to put art and nature together, has raised concerns about its possible influence on the local ecosystem. The brand said that the event was designed to celebrate the beauty of nature through art. However, many people have expressed worries about the environmental results of setting off fireworks in such an ecologically sensitive region. Environmental experts point out that the Himalayas are home to unique wildlife and plants that could be disturbed by the loud noises and bright lights of fireworks. Moreover, the remains of fireworks might pollute the soil and water sources, which are extremely important for the local environment. Although the brand stated that they had taken measures to reduce the environmental impact, such as using biodegradable (可生物降解的) materials and cleaning up after the event, the public remains unsure. Some people believe that no fireworks show should be held in such a fragile natural habitat. Local authorities (管理部门) have also begun to look into the event. They emphasized the importance of balancing artistic activities with environmental protection, especially in areas as fragile as the Himalayas. This event has caused a broader discussion about the responsibility of artists and brands to protect nature when expressing art. It reminds us that while art is valuable, it should not come at the cost of harming the environment. Up to now, the brand has not yet given a detailed follow-up plan about the show. All eyes are on the brand, and the public is eagerly waiting to see how the brand will reply to these concerns. 1．What is the purpose of the show? A．To attract more tourists. B．To draw attention to the brand. C．To test new firework materials. D．To express the beauty of nature with art. 2．Which might be a direct result of the show? A．Attracting more tourists. B．Polluting local resources. C．Killing wildlife and plants. D．Improving the brand’s image. 3．Which is the key focus of the local authorities on this event? A．Supporting more artistic events. B．Stopping all fireworks in the area. C．Making rules on artistic activities. D．Keeping nature and art hand in hand. 4．What might be expected of the brand by the public? A．To say sorry to the public. B．To help fix the environment. C．To pay for the nature damage. D．To improve fireworks’ quality. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要围绕某品牌与艺术家在喜马拉雅举办烟花秀引发的争议展开，探讨其环境影响及各方态度。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The brand said that the event was designed to celebrate the beauty of nature through art.(该品牌表示，举办此次活动旨在通过艺术展现自然之美)”可知，此次烟花秀的目的是用艺术表达自然之美。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Moreover, the remains of fireworks might pollute the soil and water sources, which are extremely important for the local environment.(此外，烟花残骸可能会污染土壤和水源，而这些对当地环境至关重要)”可知，此次烟花秀可能带来的直接后果是污染当地资源。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中的“They emphasized the importance of balancing artistic activities with environmental protection, especially in areas as fragile as the Himalayas.(他们强调了平衡艺术活动与环境保护的重要性，尤其是在喜马拉雅这样脆弱的地区)”可知，当地管理部门对此次事件的核心关注点是让自然与艺术协同发展。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Although the brand stated that they had taken measures to reduce the environmental impact, such as using biodegradable (可生物降解的) materials and cleaning up after the event, the public remains unsure.(尽管该品牌表示，他们已经采取措施减少对环境的影响，比如使用可生物降解的材料，并在活动结束后进行清理，但公众仍持怀疑态度)”及最后一段中“All eyes are on the brand, and the public is eagerly waiting to see how the brand will reply to these concerns.(所有的目光都集中在该品牌身上，公众也急切地想知道该品牌将如何回应这些担忧)”可推断，公众可能期望该品牌帮助修复环境。故选B项。 Passage 3 （25-26高二上·广东揭阳·期中）Since Glacier (冰川) National Park's creation, it has represented the spiritual treasure of Americans with its breathtaking landscapes. But today, climate warming threatens the very emblem of the park, leaving it facing a future in which its name could be cruel ironies(讽刺). Deep within Glacier National Park, visitors are now met with an amazing sight: a peaceful lake of pale blue water lying among towering peaks. Beautiful as it is, the very presence of this lake is not desired by people. Just a few decades ago, this landscape was entirely frozen. Now the glacier itself is reduced to taking up a small area, sheltered from theSun at the edge of the lake created through its own melting(融化). The park has already lost 60 percent of its namesake glaciers since the 1850s, and scientists predict their complete disappearance by the century's end. Families from all over theUS and abroad flood to these natural wonders to create memories that will last. Conserving the national park is one of the rare issues that brings political opponents together in the US. With tens of millions of visitors to these sites every year, it is also an economic necessity. The US government recently announced considerable funds to help. This has issued a challenge to the identity of National Park Service, a US agency brought into existence by a 1916 law that called for the preservation of those treasured sites pristine(处于原始状态的) for the enjoyment of future generations. “ But it's now pretty clear that it's not achievable in many places,” admits John Gross, an ecologist with the National Park Service climate change response program.“ It's certainly Possible that the park could lose the iconic feature for which it has been named.” The climate crisis has thus brought about a shift in the organization's philosophy: It's acceptable to change a park's natural state to stop its further worsening. 1．What does the underlined word“emblem” in paragraph 1 mean? A．Symbol. B．Location. C．Recovery. D．Construction. 2．Why is the new lake in the park mentioned? A．To highlight the economic value of the park. B．To serve as evidence of the warming climate. C．To explain the process of glacier formation. D．To describe a new popular tourist attraction. 3．What can be learned about the National Park Service? A．It mainly allows for economic benefits. B．It shows confidence in restoring the park. C．It is forced to adjust its protection principle. D．It is taking measures to limit visitor numbers. 4．Which can be the best title for the text? A．A New Idea for Park Conservation B．A Park Is Economically on Thin Ice C．A Political Agreement on Renaming a Park D．A Park Might Be at Risk of Redefining Itself 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍冰川国家公园因气候变暖导致冰川大量消融，面临名称名不副实的危机，以及美国国家公园管理局保护理念的转变。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段中的“Since Glacier National Park's creation, it has represented the spiritual treasure of Americans with its breathtaking landscapes. But today, climate warming threatens the very emblem of the park, leaving it facing a future in which its name could be cruel ironies.(自冰川国家公园建立以来，其令人叹为观止的景观便一直是美国人的精神瑰宝。但如今，气候变暖正威胁着这座公园的核心象征，使其未来可能面临名称沦为残酷讽刺的境地。)”可知，“emblem”与前文“represented”相呼应，结合后文“冰川消失导致名称讽刺”，可推断“emblem”指公园的核心“象征”。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Just a few decades ago, this landscape was entirely frozen. Now the glacier itself is reduced to taking up a small area, sheltered from the Sun at the edge of the lake created through its own melting.(就在几十年前，这片土地还完全被冰雪覆盖。如今，冰川本身已缩小至一小块区域，躲在由自身融水形成的湖岸边缘，避开阳光照射。)”可知，作者提及新形成的湖泊，是为了通过“冰川消融→湖泊形成”的具体现象，证明气候变暖对公园的影响，即作为气候变暖的证据。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“This has issued a challenge to the identity of National Park Service, a US agency brought into existence by a 1916 law that called for the preservation of those treasured sites pristine(处于原始状态的) for the enjoyment of future generations.(这一现状对美国国家公园管理局的核心使命构成了挑战。该机构依据 1916 年的一项法律成立，该法律要求将这些珍贵遗址保持原始状态，以供后代享用)”以及最后一段“The climate crisis has thus brought about a shift in the organization's philosophy: It's acceptable to change a park's natural state to stop its further worsening.(因此，气候危机导致该组织的理念发生了转变：为阻止公园进一步恶化，改变其原始状态是可接受的。)”可知，国家公园管理局原本坚持“保持原始状态”的保护原则，如今因气候危机被迫调整其保护原则。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段“Since Glacier (冰川) National Park's creation, it has represented the spiritual treasure ofAmericans with its breathtaking landscapes. But today, climate warming threatens the very emblem of the park, leaving it facing a future in which its name could be cruel ironies(讽刺).(自冰川国家公园建立以来，其令人叹为观止的景观便一直是美国人的精神瑰宝。但如今，气候变暖正威胁着这座公园的核心象征，使其未来可能面临名称沦为残酷讽刺的境地)”短文围绕“冰川国家公园因气候变暖导致冰川消融，名称可能名不副实，管理局被迫调整保护理念”展开。D项“公园可能面临自我定义的危机”为最佳标题。故选D项。 Passage 4 （25-26高二上·浙江温州·期中）Cuckoos (杜鹃) are a familiar and beloved species in the UK, whose arrival marks the beginning of summer. They make a long journey from their wintering grounds in Africa to raise its young on the British Isles. However, the cuckoo population in the UK is falling sharply. Since 1995, the number of breeding cuckoos has dropped by 35%. To understand why this is happening, researchers at the British Trust for ornithology (鸟类学) are now using high-tech equipment to find answers. Researchers have been attaching satellite tags (标签) to cuckoos, which send out real-time location data. This data reveals how long cuckoos spend in the UK, when they leave, and which migration (迁徙) routes they take between the UK and Africa. The hope is that this data will give scientists a detailed understanding of cuckoo migration, the threats they face along the way, and the conservation measures that could be adopted to improve their chances of survival. The tags have already revealed many insights into cuckoo migration. It’s hoped that as data keeps coming in, scientists will better understand the factors that influence whether cuckoos survive their migration, and therefore the best ways to help protect the species. It’s not just the scientists who have been eagerly tracking the tagged birds, though. The tags provide live location data which is published on an online map. Members of the public can therefore watch the cuckoos’ incredible journeys, too, and if you click on the individuals on the map, you can find out more about each bird. “This ongoing project opens a significant window on the wonders of migration, and our discoveries are helping to shape the way we look at bird migration more widely,” says lead scientist on the project, Dr. Chris Hewson. “It will also lay a foundation (基础) from which cuckoo conservation measures can be planned, increasing the likelihood that the call of these birds will grace our summers for generations to come.” 1．What is the purpose of the British Trust for ornithology’s research? A．To find out why there are fewer and fewer cuckoos. B．To find out what happened to cuckoos’ habitat. C．To test out how to make an online map for Africa. D．To test out how high-tech equipment can be used in the research. 2．How can the public be involved in the cuckoo tracking project according to the passage? A．By contributing funds to the research. B．By following the live location data online. C．By observing the birds in their natural habitat. D．By participating in bird watching tours. 3．Which statement may Dr. Chris Hewson agree with about the project? A．It inspires the public’s passion for technology. B．It shows the exact population of cuckoos in the UK. C．It lays a foundation for the species’ conservation. D．It will help cuckoos choose a safer migration route. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Cuckoos’ Migration Routes B．Conservation Measures for Birds C．Decline of New Species in the UK D．Tracking Cuckoos’ Journeys 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国研究人员如何利用卫星追踪技术研究杜鹃数量锐减的原因。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“However, the cuckoo population in the UK is falling sharply. Since 1995, the number of breeding cuckoos has dropped by 35%. To understand why this is happening, researchers at the British Trust for ornithology (鸟类学) are now using high-tech equipment to find answers.(然而，英国的杜鹃数量正在急剧下降。自1995年以来，繁殖的杜鹃的数量减少了35%。为了解这一现象发生的原因，英国鸟类学信托基金会的研究人员正在使用高科技设备寻找答案。)”可知，此研究的目的是为了找出杜鹃数量急剧下降的原因，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“The tags provide live location data which is published on an online map. Members of the public can therefore watch the cuckoos’ incredible journeys, too, and if you click on the individuals on the map, you can find out more about each bird.(标签提供的实时位置数据会发布在在线地图上。因此公众也可以观看杜鹃不可思议的迁徙旅程，如果你点击地图上的个体鸟类，还能了解更多关于每只杜鹃的信息。)”可知，公众可以通过在线地图实时追踪杜鹃的位置数据，从而观看杜鹃的迁徙旅程，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段Dr. Chris Hewson所说的话““It will also lay a foundation (基础) from which cuckoo conservation measures can be planned, increasing the likelihood that the call of these birds will grace our summers for generations to come.”(它还将为规划杜鹃保护措施奠定基础，增加这种鸟儿的鸣叫声在未来世代继续装点我们夏季的可能性。)”可知，Dr. Chris Hewson认为该项目为杜鹃保护奠定基础，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“However, the cuckoo population in the UK is falling sharply. Since 1995, the number of breeding cuckoos has dropped by 35%. To understand why this is happening, researchers at the British Trust for ornithology (鸟类学) are now using high-tech equipment to find answers.(然而，英国的杜鹃数量正在急剧下降。自1995年以来，繁殖杜鹃的数量减少了35%。为了解这一现象发生的原因，英国鸟类学信托基金会的研究人员正在使用高科技设备寻找答案。)”可知，文章主要围绕“使用卫星标签追踪杜鹃迁徙，以研究其数量减少原因并制定保护措施”展开，介绍了其研究目的、方法、发现和意义，故D项“追踪杜鹃的旅程”最能全面地概括文章的内容，故选D。 Passage 5 （25-26高二上·安徽·期中）More than a third of food grown in the US goes uneaten, and that percentage has increased in the past five years. Much of that food ends up in landfills, where it breaks down, creating a gas that contributes to global warming. A company based in Denmark has spent the past eight years working to bring that percentage down by helping restaurants sell food cheaply. Too Good To Go, an app starting in Denmark and with participating stores in 17 countries today, works with businesses to sell their end-of-day leftovers for 60%-80% off. By matching hungry, cost-conscious customers with surplus food, the app’s creators say they reduce waste, one bag of saved food at a time. MacAulay, the app’s US country manager, says the cheaper price tag and the recovered business costs are great side effects, but the main point is really around reducing food waste. “When someone buys a ‘surprise bag’, the app adds that purchase (购买) to his/her lifetime climate impact record. It displays all the electricity and the carbon emissions (排放) prevented from going to waste.” “We’ve saved over 250 million meals,” MacAulay says. “So if you think about the scale, it is having an impact.” According to the app’s estimate, that translates to taking about 135,000 cars off the road for a year, because apart from the global warming gas released by the rotten food in landfills, the climate impact also includes the land and water used to grow that food and the gas used to power the trucks and factories that prepare and transport food. “That’s a huge amount, especially considering that in the US all food loss and waste accounts for about 6% of the total greenhouse gas emissions footprint,” says Alexandria Coari with the food waste nonprofit ReFED．“Marked-down alert apps like Too Good To Go are especially popular among businesses that produce baked goods, so there’s no shortage of pastries and pizzas available. I think in the areas where they are trying to expand into retail grocery, even into manufacturing, there’s still a little bit to be figured out there.” 1．How does the app function? A．By collecting wasted food around. B．By buying food directly from local suppliers. C．By selling leftovers cheaply to buyers in need. D．By matching factories with the remaining food. 2．What will the app record after a “surprise bag” is sold? A．The updated information of “surprise bags”. B．The buyer’s effort to reduce climate impacts. C．The carbon emissions caused by this purchase. D．The amount of electricity used in this purchase. 3．What does the author mainly intend to show in paragraph 4? A．The wide use of the app. B．The effect brought by the app. C．The harm caused by food waste. D．The impact of cars on the climate. 4．What might the app focus on for its future development according to Coari? A．Cooperation with more bakeries. B．Setting up a food waste nonprofit. C．Expanding business to other areas. D．Giving out more “surprise bags”. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种应用程序，它能将餐馆的剩余食品以非常低的价格卖给有需要的顾客，这种做法极大地减少了因食物浪费造成的气候影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Too Good To Go, an app starting in Denmark and with participating stores in 17 countries today, works with businesses to sell their end-of-day leftovers for 60%-80% off. By matching hungry, cost-conscious customers with surplus food, the app’s creators say they reduce waste, one bag of saved food at a time.(“Too Good To Go”是一款起源于丹麦的应用程序，目前在17个国家都有合作门店。该应用与商家合作，以低于原价60%至80%的价格出售商家当天剩余的食品。通过将有饥饿感且注重成本的顾客与剩余食物进行匹配，该应用程序的开发者表示，他们能够逐步减少浪费，每次节省一袋食物)”可知，该应用程序与一些餐馆合作，低价售卖剩余食品给有需要的顾客。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段““When someone buys a ‘surprise bag’, the app adds that purchase (购买) to his/her lifetime climate impact record. It displays all the electricity and the carbon emissions (排放) prevented from going to waste.”(“当有人购买‘惊喜礼包’时，该应用程序会将此次购买计入其一生的气候影响记录中。它还会显示所有节省下来的电能以及避免产生的碳排放量。”)”可知，当“惊喜礼包”售出后，该应用程序会记录买家为减少气候影响所做出的努力。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段““We’ve saved over 250 million meals,” MacAulay says. “So if you think about the scale, it is having an impact.” According to the app’s estimate, that translates to taking about 135,000 cars off the road for a year, because apart from the global warming gas released by the rotten food in landfills, the climate impact also includes the land and water used to grow that food and the gas used to power the trucks and factories that prepare and transport food.(麦考利说：“我们已经节省了超过2.5亿份餐食。所以从规模上看，这确实产生了影响。”据该应用程序的估算，这意味着一年内约有13.5万辆汽车不再上路行驶，原因在于除了垃圾填埋场中腐烂食物所释放的温室气体外，气候影响还包括种植这些食物所占用的土地和水资源，以及用于准备和运输食物的卡车和工厂所消耗的能源)”可知，作者在本段主要想说明该应用程序带来的影响。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“I think in the areas where they are trying to expand into retail grocery, even into manufacturing, there’s still a little bit to be figured out there.(我认为在他们试图拓展到零售食品杂货以及制造业领域的这些方面，仍有一些问题需要解决)”可知，此类应用程序正在试图将业务拓展到杂货零售店和制造业等领域。故选C。 话题2 做人与做事 Passage 6 About once a week, a vet (兽医) Kwane Stewart heads down to San Diego's East Village to make his rounds, serving the dogs, cats and birds who are the treasured pets of downtown's homeless community. Stewart's parents were huge animal lovers. At the age of 6, he knew he dreamed of being a vet. After graduation from a Colorado vet science program, he spent the next decade as a vet. In 2008, he worked as head vet at a country-run animal shelter in an area struck by the Great Recession. For four years, he saw pets abandoned and the work was extremely depressing. Stewart said he was burned out with guilt and ready to quit. Then one morning on his way to work, he saw a homeless man and a dog. He treated the dog's skin condition and the animal was transformed. The owner was beyond grateful and said, “Thanks for not ignoring me and for treating my dog.” “That was the moment for me. I got back to saving animals and doing it on my own terms.”Stewart said. A few weeks later he set up a pop-up vet clinic at a soup kitchen, and when clients there suggested he take his services further, his new job as “Street Vet” began. In addition to treating common diseases, Stewart often provides vaccines and general wellness checks. He also promotes "fear-free" pet care. Many of the people Stewart serves are not just grateful for the help but also form a deep bond with him, seeing him as someone who not only treats their pets but also acknowledges their humanity. “I can dream a little bit that people from all over the world will want to emulate what I do.” Stewart said. Right now, he is building a network of trusted volunteers, technicians with hospitals and clinics. “These are all people who just reached out and said.“ “I'm inspired by what you do. How do I do it?” he said. 1．What caused Stewart's intention to quit being a vet? A．He was let down by his total financial gain. B．He felt ashamed of his limited individual effort at animal care. C．He was unable to fulfill his job due to his health problems. D．He thought being a vet was too exhausting and challenging. 2．What can we learn about Stewart's current job? A．He runs a non-profit animal shelter. B．He adopts many abandoned pets. C．He attends to homeless people's pets. D．He receives worldwide recognition for his work. 3．What do many people think of Stewart? A．Patient and sincere. B．Frank and odd. C．Optimistic and humble. D．Sympathetic and respectable. 4．What does the underlined word “emulate” in the last paragraph mean? A．Follow the example of. B．Show respect for. C．Put the blame on. D．Lay emphasis on. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了兽医关恩·斯图尔特（Kwane Stewart）从厌倦传统兽医工作到转型为“街头兽医”，为无家可归者的宠物提供医疗服务的故事，展现了他的同情心与奉献精神。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In 2008, he worked as head vet at a country-run animal shelter in an area struck by the Great Recession. For four years, he saw pets abandoned and the work was extremely depressing. Stewart said he was burned out with guilt and ready to quit. (2008年，他在一个受大萧条影响的地区担任一家国营动物收容所的首席兽医。四年间，他目睹了许多宠物被遗弃，这份工作令人极度沮丧。斯图尔特说，他因内疚而心力交瘁，准备辞职。)”可知，斯图尔特想要辞职的原因是看到大量宠物被遗弃，而自己的努力有限，内心充满内疚感。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“About once a week, a vet (兽医) Kwane Stewart heads down to San Diego's East Village to make his rounds, serving the dogs, cats and birds who are the treasured pets of downtown's homeless community. (大约一周一次，兽医关恩·斯图尔特会前往圣地亚哥的东村巡查，为市中心无家可归者群体珍爱的宠物（狗、猫和鸟）提供服务。)”及第四段中的“his new job as “Street Vet” began. In addition to treating common diseases, Stewart often provides vaccines and general wellness checks .(他作为“街头兽医”的新工作就此开始。除了治疗常见疾病，斯图尔特还经常提供疫苗接种和常规健康检查。)”可知，斯图尔特目前的工作是为无家可归者的宠物提供医疗服务。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Many of the people Stewart serves are not just grateful for the help but also form a deep bond with him, seeing him as someone who not only treats their pets but also acknowledges their humanity. (斯图尔特服务的许多人不仅感激他的帮助，还与他建立了深厚的联系，认为他不仅治疗他们的宠物，还认可他们的人性。)”可知，斯图尔特关心无家可归者及其宠物，体现了“有同情心”；同时，他主动提供免费医疗服务，赢得了人们的感激与信任，说明他“值得尊敬”。故选D项。 4．词句猜测题。根据最后一段中的“Right now, he is building a network of trusted volunteers, technicians with hospitals and clinics. “These are all people who just reached out and said.“ “I'm inspired by what you do. How do I do it?” he said. (目前，他正在搭建一个由可靠志愿者、医院及诊所技术人员组成的网络。“这些人都是主动联系我的，他们说：“你的所作所为激励了我，我该如何参与其中？”” 他说道。)”可知，斯图尔特希望世界各地的人能效仿他的做法，而这些志愿者和技术人员正是受他启发想要跟随他的脚步。因此“emulate”应意为“效仿、以……为榜样”。故选A项。 Passage 7 In the mid-19th century, a simple operation could often be a death sentence. Even if a patient survived the surgeon’s knife, they frequently fell victim to deadly infections (感染) afterwards. Hospitals were filled with the smell of decay (腐烂), and surgeons saw infection as an unavoidable part of surgery. Joseph Lister, a British surgeon, was deeply troubled by the high death rates from post-surgical infections. He refused to accept that they were inevitable. While studying wound inflammation, he learned about the work of Louis Pasteur, who proposed that germs (tiny, invisible organisms) caused decay and disease. This was a revolutionary idea at the time. Lister made a brilliant connection. He reasoned that if germs in the air were causing wounds to decay, then the solution was to kill these germs before they could enter the wound. He began experimenting with carbolic acid, a chemical used to treat waste water. He developed a system where he would spray a fine mist of carbolic acid in the air around the operating area, clean surgical tools with it, and soak wound dressings in it. The results were dramatic. The death rate from infection following his surgeries plummeted. Despite his success, Lister faced significant resistance from the medical community. Many senior surgeons believed that Lister was accusing them of being dirty. They were unwilling to change their old ways. However, Lister persisted, patiently publishing his findings and demonstrating his methods. Gradually, as other surgeons adopted his antiseptic techniques, the evidence became undeniable. Surgery was transformed. Lister’s principles of killing germs to prevent infection laid the foundation for modern antiseptic surgery. His work, built on Pasteur’s germ theory, saved countless lives and forever changed the course of medicine, turning surgery from a dreaded last resort into a safe, life-saving practice. 1．What was the common belief about infections in surgery before Lister’s time? A．They were caused by dirty surgical tools. B．They were an unavoidable part of surgery. C．They could be easily treated with chemicals. D．They only happened in unclean hospitals. 2．What was the key idea from Louis Pasteur that inspired Lister? A．The importance of washing hands. B．The use of carbolic acid for cleaning. C．The germ theory of disease. D．The method of spraying chemicals in the air. 3．The word “plummeted” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to . A．increased slightly B．remained stable C．rose dramatically D．fell sharply 4．The most appropriate title for the passage would be . A．The Discovery of Germ Theory B．The Life Story of a Great Surgeon C．The Use of Carbolic Acid in Medicine D．The Man Who Conquered Surgical Infection 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了19世纪中期，手术后的感染常常导致死亡，而约瑟夫·李斯特经过研究，创造了一种杀菌方法，大大降低了感染致死率。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Hospitals were filled with the smell of decay (腐烂), and surgeons saw infection as an unavoidable part of surgery.(医院里弥漫着腐烂的气味，外科医生认为感染是手术中不可避免的一部分)”可知，在约瑟夫·李斯特发明杀菌方法之前，外科医生认为感染是手术不可避免的一部分。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“While studying wound inflammation, he learned about the work of Louis Pasteur, who proposed that germs (tiny, invisible organisms) caused decay and disease.(在研究伤口炎症时，他了解了路易斯·巴斯德的作品，巴斯德提出细菌（微小的、看不见的生物）会导致腐烂和疾病)”和第三段中的“Lister made a brilliant connection. He reasoned that if germs in the air were causing wounds to decay, then the solution was to kill these germs before they could enter the wound.(李斯特建立了一个绝妙的联系。他推断，如果空气中的细菌导致伤口腐烂，那么解决方案就是在这些细菌进入伤口之前杀死它们)”可知，巴斯德提出的细菌会导致腐烂和疾病这一理论给了李斯特启发。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“He developed a system where he would spray a fine mist of carbolic acid in the air around the operating area, clean surgical tools with it, and soak wound dressings in it. The results were dramatic.(他开发了一种系统，在手术区域周围的空气中喷洒石炭酸细雾，用它清洁手术工具，并将伤口敷料浸入其中。结果非常显著)”可知，使用了他的杀菌方法，结果非常显著，由此可推测，感染致死率应该是显著下降了，plummet意为“暴跌”，与D项“剧烈下降”意思一致。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中的“Joseph Lister, a British surgeon, was deeply troubled by the high death rates from post-surgical infections. He refused to accept that they were inevitable.(英国外科医生约瑟夫·李斯特对术后感染的高死亡率深感不安。他拒绝承认这是不可避免的)”和最后一段中的“His work, built on Pasteur’s germ theory, saved countless lives and forever changed the course of medicine, turning surgery from a dreaded last resort into a safe, life-saving practice.(他的工作建立在巴斯德的细菌理论之上，挽救了无数人的生命，永远改变了医学的进程，将手术从可怕的最后手段转变为安全、挽救生命的做法)”可知，本文主要讲述了李斯特攻克手术感染的故事，他受巴斯德启发，创新消毒技术，克服阻力并最终改变医学。由此可知，D项“攻克手术感染的人”最适合作本文标题。故选D。 Passage 8 The first time I went to Germany with my boyfriend, I was very young and hadn’t been to many places. As soon as we arrived, I had this incredible revelation.“I know all about this area. The food, the language. I know all about the Schwarzwald, the Black Forest,”I said to his German family.“How do you know about this?” they asked, in disbelief. That was the first time it dawned on me how much I knew about the rest of the world, and how prepared I was for it, just from growing up in New York City — that I had been everywhere before I’d ever actually gone anywhere. I grew up in the Chelsea Projects, 288 10th Avenue at 26th Street. A lot of kids there were first generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese, or just name a language, and they were speaking it. You ate every imaginable food from the rest of the world there. You were exposed to all different kinds of traditions. It wasn’t just that. The whole city was a classroom. All over town, you learned stuff you didn’t even know you were learning. You didn’t have to be rich to learn it, either. My mom was a teacher — a great Head Start teacher — and she made sure I partook of everything New York had to offer people who didn’t have any money, because she knew it was the greatest education in the world. We went to all the museums, which were free back then. We’d ride the bus to Lincoln Center, before it was Lincoln Center, and watch dancers dancing there. Or we’d take the train to Coney Island. Those trips are among my fondest memories. New York City played a big part in making me who I am. It’s where I learned that I could pursue whatever I loved, but that I couldn’t be a slacker (偷懒的人). The city is everything you’ve heard it is. It’s crazy, it’s horrible, it’s magnificent, it’s beautiful. It’s a real live wire, hard to leave. 1．What contributed to the author’s knowledge of Germany? A．Her childhood experience. B．Her boyfriend’s descriptions. C．Her past travel adventures. D．Her previous school education. 2．What can we learn about the author’s neighborhood? A．It was a tourist hotspot for traditions. B．It was famous for its many restaurants. C．Kids there were born outside of America. D．Parents there spoke their mother tongues. 3．What did New York provide? A．Diverse learning opportunities. B．Quality education programs. C．Financial support for parents. D．Welfare benefits for the poor. 4．From which book is the text most likely taken? A．Into Unknown Skies. B．Never Can Say Goodbye. C．Mom is Always by My Side. D．Falling for the Hometown Girl. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在纽约的成长经历对其认知世界和塑造自我的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“As soon as we arrived, I had this incredible revelation.“I know all about this area The food, the language. I know all about the Schwarzwald, the Black Forest,”I said to his German family.“How do you know about this?” they asked, in disbelief.(刚抵达那片土地，一种奇妙的顿悟便涌上心头。“我对这里了如指掌——无论是饮食、语言，还是黑森林的传说。”我对他的德国家人说道。他们难以置信地反问：“你怎会了解这些？”)”和第二段“That was the first time it dawned on me how much I knew about the rest of the world, and how prepared I was for it, just from growing up in New York City — that I had been everywhere before I’d ever actually gone anywhere.(那一刻我才恍然惊觉：成长于纽约这座城市，竟让我在真正踏足世界之前，早已通过日常浸润熟知了远方——我对这个世界的认知深度与应对准备，远比想象中更充分)”可知，作者对德国的了解源于她在纽约的成长经历。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“I grew up in the Chelsea Projects, 288 10th Avenue at 26th Street. A lot of kids there were first generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese, or just name a language, and they were speaking it.(我从小在切尔西项目区长大的，地址是第十大道288号，位于26街。那里的很多孩子都是第一代美国人，他们的父母是移民，仍然说着意第绪语、中文或葡萄牙语，或者随便说一种语言，他们就在说这种语言)”可知，作者所在社区的父母们仍然说着他们的母语。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The whole city was a classroom. All over town, you learned stuff you didn’t even know you were learning. You didn’t have to be rich to learn it, either.(整座城市都是课堂。在街巷阡陌间，你不知不觉汲取着知识——而这些学问，从来都与财富无关)”和第五段“We went to all the museums, which were free back then. We’d ride the bus to Lincoln Center, before it was Lincoln Center, and watch dancers dancing there. Or we’d take the train to Coney Island. Those trips are among my fondest memories.(我们逛遍所有博物馆——那时它们还免费开放。我们乘公交去林肯中心，在它正式成名之前，看舞者们在广场翩跹起舞。也会搭地铁前往康尼岛，这些旅程至今仍是我最珍贵的记忆瑰宝)”可知，纽约提供了多样化的学习机会。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，结合最后一段“New York City played a big part in making me who I am. It’s where I learned that I could pursue whatever I loved, but that I couldn’t be a slacker (偷懒的人). The city is everything you’ve heard it is. It’s crazy, it’s horrible, it’s magnificent, it’s beautiful. It’s a real live wire, hard to leave.(纽约这座城市塑造了如今的我。在这里我领悟到：可以追逐所爱，但绝不能苟且懈怠。这座城市集合了所有你听闻的特质——既疯狂又糟糕，既壮丽又美好。她是根永不停歇的带电导线，令人难以割舍)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者在纽约的成长经历对她认知世界和塑造自我的影响，表达了她对纽约的深厚感情和难以割舍的情怀，所以本文最有可能选自《Never Can Say Goodbye》一书。故选B项。 Passage 9 （2024·山东聊城·二模）It wasn’t until I got into college and took a class on creative writing that I began to trust my own madness. The professor encouraged us to color outside the lines and trust our abilities as a writer. We had weekly sessions where we read each other’s work and had to give constructive criticism. On our first assignment, I struggled with getting my ideas onto paper. I knew that kind of story I wanted to tell, but as a reserved young man, I was terrified of judgement from my peers. I was afraid they would think my writing was too dark or really messed up. But finally, after spending hours thinking of making the writing more socially acceptable, I decided to write it like I felt it. In the next critique session, I was shocked at the reaction from my peers. There was some constructive criticism, which really helped me improve, but overall, they loved how realistic and convincing my writing was. At the end of the class, the professor asked me if she could use my assignment as a sample for her other classes to know that they can trust their own madness with their writing. For the final we had a huge paper for which we had to write on Henry V. The professor encouraged me to write it in the voice I had developed in the creative writing class, so I did. The consequence was that she called it a graduate level paper and asked to use it as another sample. That year I ended up winning a writing award. I also entered a writing contest online and out of hundreds of entries, got an honorable mention. And that was when I decided to have a shot at fiction. 1．What does the underlined phrase “color outside the lines” mean in the first paragraph? A．Stress the words. B．Generate new ideas. C．Add color to the lines. D．Take risks. 2．What happened with the author’s first assignment? A．He messed it up. B．He didn’t know how to do it. C．He felt insecure about it. D．He adjusted it in an acceptable way. 3．What can we know from paragraph 3? A．His peers thought his writing was persuasive. B．His peers criticized his writing style. C．The professor asked him to teach others to write. D．His writing reached graduate level. 4．What was the secret of the author’s success in writing? A．His persistence in writing. B．Trust in his own madness. C．His professor’s encouragement. D．Constructive criticism from his peers. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在大学创意写作课上的经历，以及这段经历如何帮助他在写作上取得成功。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线部分上文“It wasn’t until I got into college and took a class on creative writing that I began to trust my own madness.(直到我上了大学，上了一门关于创意写作的课，我才开始相信自己的疯狂。)”以及第二段第一句“On our first assignment, I struggled with getting my ideas onto paper.(在我们的第一次作业中，我很难把我的想法写下来。)”可知，这门课是关于创意写作课，要求学生产生新的具有创意的想法并进行写作；由此可知，“The professor encouraged us to color outside the lines and trust our abilities as a writer.(教授鼓励我们color outside the lines，要相信自己的写作能力。)”中的color outside the lines指的是“产生新的创意”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的“I knew that kind of story I wanted to tell, but as a reserved young man, I was terrified of judgement from my peers. I was afraid they would think my writing was too dark or really messed up. (我知道我想讲什么样的故事，但作为一个保守的年轻人，我害怕同龄人对我的评价。我担心他们会认为我的写作太黑暗或太混乱。)”可知，作者在完成第一个任务时，担心自己的作品会受到同龄人的批评和否定，对自己的作品缺乏信心。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段的“In the next critique session, I was shocked at the reaction from my peers. There was some constructive criticism, which really helped me improve, but overall, they loved how realistic and convincing my writing was. (在接下来的互评环节中，我对同学们的反应感到震惊。有一些建设性的批评，这对我的提高很有帮助，但总的来说，他们喜欢我的写作是多么真实和令人信服。)”可知，同学们的反馈是积极的，他们喜欢作者的写作风格，认为它是真实和令人信服的。由此推知，同学们认为作者的作品是有说服力的。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段第一句“It wasn’t until I got into college and took a class on creative writing that I began to trust my own madness.(直到我上了大学，上了一门关于创意写作的课，我才开始相信自己的疯狂。)”、第三段中“At the end of the class, the professor asked me if she could use my assignment as a sample for her other classes to know that they can trust their own madness with their writing.(在这节课结束时，教授问我是否可以把我的作业作为一个样本，让她的其他班级知道自己的写作可以相信自己的疯狂。)”以及最后一段的“That year I ended up winning a writing award. I also entered a writing contest online and out of hundreds of entries, got an honorable mention. And that was when I decided to have a shot at fiction. (那一年，我最终获得了一个写作奖项。我还参加了一个网上写作比赛，在数百份参赛作品中，获得了荣誉奖。就在那时，我决定尝试写小说。)”可知，作者在创意写作课上，跳出思维定式，相信自己的疯狂想法，最终获得了成功。由此推知，作者写作成功的秘诀是相信自己的疯狂。故选B。 Passage 10 “The first moment that I started to plant a seed (种子) here in Oregon, it was something exciting because in my country, I did it with my parents when I was little. It is a culture that one already carries in the heart, in the blood — one where you get used to growing your own food, ” said Maxi Hernández. That tradition became the base of her farm, Mr. Farm, where she grows fresh food to feed her community and families. She used her small garden to not only feed her families but also share vegetables with neighbors door-to-door, a practice that motivated her to do more. Maxi soon noticed a bigger need: her community, especially Latinos, lacked access to fresh produce. Many received canned (罐装的) food, which deviated from Latino culture’s love for fresh produce — so many canned items went unused, resulting in waste. This, paired with the fact that nearly 14 million US Latinos face food problems, pushed her to act. She connected with Oregon Food Bank through Guerreras Latinas, became an official, and now uses their resources to help families — especially those on low incomes — get healthy food. As a mother, farming led her to take pride in serving her children fresh, healthy vegetables. It also led her to leave a restaurant job for the passion of growing food for others — she now calls herself  “a farmer”. Now in her third year of farming, she aims to expand beyond a family business: she wants to hire others and grow more vegetables, believing “everyone is part of the community because we all have to eat. ” Maxi’s idea matches Feeding America’s goal to end hunger. “No human being should go hungry, and we all have the right to have food on our tables,” she says. This wish keeps her fighting, as she knows unity (团结) can make that goal a reality — one fresh vegetable at a time. 1．Why did Maxi Hernández feel excited at planting a seed in Oregon? A．It let her share food nearby. B．It reminded her of childhood. C．It led to her farm. D．It was her local food culture. 2．What do the underlined words “deviated from” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Agreed with. B．Depended on. C．Went against. D．Belonged to. 3．What can we learn about farming from paragraph 3? A．It is Maxi’s part-time job. B．It helps Maxi reconnect with her kids. C．It has made Maxi love her restaurant job. D．It has reshaped Maxi’s life in some degree. 4．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us about Maxi? A．She uses vegetables to fight hunger. B．She connects her aim with ending hunger. C．She advocates growing one’s own food. D．She ignores the role of unity in her goal. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Maxi Hernandez因种植回忆开启农场，助力社区解决食物短缺，践行消除饥饿愿景的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The first moment that I started to plant a seed (种子) here in Oregon, it was something exciting because in my country, I did it with my parents when I was little.(在Oregon第一次播种的时候，我内心充满欣喜，因为这让我想起童年时在故乡与父母一同劳作的情景。)”可知，Maxi在Oregon播种时感到兴奋，是因为这让她回忆起小时候和父母一起播种的童年经历。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据划线短语deviated from前文内容“Maxi soon noticed a bigger need: her community, especially Latinos, lacked access to fresh produce. Many received canned (罐装的) food(Maxi很快注意到了更大的需求：她的社区，尤其是Latinos，缺乏新鲜农产品。很多都收到了罐装食品)”和后文内容“Latino culture’s love for fresh produce — so many canned items went unused, resulting in waste(Latino文化喜爱新鲜食材，因此很多罐装物品就没有用了，造成了浪费)”可知，划线短语前文提到“社区缺乏新鲜农产品，很多人只能得到罐头食品”，后文指出“Latino文化喜爱新鲜食材”，且罐头食品“导致浪费”。由此可推断，罐头食品与Latino文化的偏好相反，故此处划线短语与C项“Went against(违背)”意思相近。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“As a mother, farming led her to take pride in serving her children fresh, healthy vegetables.(身为母亲，农业让她能为孩子们奉上新鲜健康的蔬菜，这令她倍感自豪。)”和“Now in her third year of farming, she aims to expand beyond a family business: she wants to hire others and grow more vegetables, believing “everyone is part of the community because we all have to eat. ”(如今是她务农的第三年，她的目标已超越家庭式经营：她计划雇佣人手、扩大种植规模，并坚信“民以食为天，每个人都应是社区的一份子”。)”可知，农业让她能为孩子们奉上新鲜健康的蔬菜，并且她还计划雇佣人手、扩大种植规模，因此农业在一定程度上重塑了Maxi的生活。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Maxi’s idea matches Feeding America’s goal to end hunger. “No human being should go hungry, and we all have the right to have food on our tables,” she says.(Maxi的愿景与美国消除饥饿的目标一致。她说道：“人类不应该挨饿，我们每个人都有权利拥有餐桌上的食物。”)”可知，Maxi的愿景与美国“消除饥饿”的使命一致，即她将自己的目标与消除饥饿结合起来。故选B。 话题3 科学与技术 Passage 11 The model called Agua Prope, meaning clean water, was presented by a team of middle school students from Houston. At the future City Nationals in Washington DC, the students’ goal was to build a city with a clean and reliable water supply. Many members on the Houston team have roots in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest and most contaminated (被污染的) city, where water shortages and access to clean water are a constant problem. Karachi is quite underdeveloped now. Unlike in America, a lot of people are on the streets — they don’t have water to drink or they’re drinking contaminated water. It’s very hard to even like showers over the day. The government in Karachi says the city supplies only half of the water it needs daily. The consequences of Karachi’s water problems are heartbreaking. UNICEF reports every year 53 thousand children die of diarrhea (腹泻) caused by drinking contaminated water. Students on the Houston team say their model includes a stable system, which monitors supply and demand, storage, filtration (过滤), and diversion of conventional as well as flood waters across the Jacksonville landscape. The project Agua Prope is located in Jacksonville Florida, where the main problems are storm surges, hurricanes and floods. Actually a lot of problems caused by water shortage and pollution are going on internationally right now, especially in coastal cities. There, limited access to clean drinking water or drinking contaminated water may lead to developmental disorders and cancer-related issues. Agua Prope model won the People’s Choice Award based on voting by the general public, and the best futuristic city award. This model calls for technology so advanced that it will be decades before it can be put into effect. But the students say they hope one day within the next 50 years their vision of a clean water city will become a reality. 1．Why did the students choose to focus on water problems? A．Their teacher forced them to choose this topic. B．Water problems are rare in their hometown. C．Many of them come from a city with serious water shortages. D．They wanted to win an international science competition. 2．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．The effects of contaminated water in Karachi. B．The seriousness of water problems in Karachi and Pakistan. C．The solutions to water problems in Karachi. D．The history of water supply in Pakistan. 3．What problems does Jacksonville face? A．Earthquakes and droughts. B．Floods and hurricanes. C．Volcanic eruptions and storms. D．Sandstorms and water shortages. 4．What can we infer about the Agua Prope model from the last paragraph? A．It is already being used in some cities. B．It will be built in Jacksonville first. C．It is not yet possible to build with current technology. D．It is too expensive for any city to afford. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了休斯顿中学生团队设计的“Agua Prope”净水城市模型，该模型旨在解决水资源短缺和污染问题。还描述了卡拉奇市严重的水问题及其危害，并说明了该模型的技术特点及面临的挑战，表达了学生对建设净水城市的愿景。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Many members on the Houston team have roots in Karachi, Pakistan largest and most contaminated (被污染的) city, where water shortages and access to clean water are a constant problem. (休斯顿队的许多成员都来自巴基斯坦最大且污染最严重的城市卡拉奇，在那里，水资源短缺和获取清洁水是一个持续存在的问题。)”可知，学生们选择关注水问题是因为他们中的许多人来自一个水资源严重短缺的城市。故选C项。 2．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段中的“Karachi is quite underdeveloped now. Unlike in America, a lot of people are on the streets — they don’t have water to drink or they’re drinking contaminated water. It’s very hard to even like showers over the day. The government in Karachi says the city supplies only half of the water it needs daily. The consequences of Karachi’s water problems are heartbreaking. UNICEF reports every year 53 thousand children die of diarrhea (腹泻) caused by drinking contaminated water. (卡拉奇现在相当落后。与美国不同，很多人都在街上——他们没有水喝，或者喝的是被污染的水。甚至在白天洗澡都很难。卡拉奇政府表示，该市每天的供水量仅为所需水量的一半。卡拉奇水问题的后果令人心碎。联合国儿童基金会报告称，每年有5.3万名儿童死于饮用受污染水引起的腹泻。)”可知，第二段主要讲述了卡拉奇和巴基斯坦水问题的严重性。B选项“The seriousness of water problems in Karachi and Pakistan.(卡拉奇及巴基斯坦的水资源问题的严重性。)”概括本段主要内容，符合题意。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“The project Agua Prope is located in Jacksonville Florida, where the main problems are storm surges, hurricanes and floods. (Agua Prope项目位于佛罗里达州的杰克逊维尔，那里的主要问题是风暴潮、飓风和洪水。)”可知，杰克逊维尔面临的问题是洪水和飓风。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“This model calls for technology so advanced that it will be decades before it can be put into effect. But the students say they hope one day within the next 50 years their vision of a clean water city will become a reality. (这种模式需要非常先进的技术，要几十年后才能付诸实施。但学生们表示，他们希望在未来50年内，他们的清洁水城市愿景能够成为现实。)”可知，模式需要非常先进的技术，要几十年后才能付诸实施，以目前的技术还无法建立Agua Prope模型。故选C项。 Passage 12 Funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), a three-year, nearly $1 million Washington State University-led project explores and supports expanded testing for diseases that damage potato crops, with a broader goal of guarding the U.S. food supply from biological threats. Farmers who grow potatoes must test to ensure their crops are free of viruses and other pathogens (致病菌). Unchecked, viral, bacterial, and fungal (真菌的) diseases cause crop damage and great financial and food losses. “We need to detect pathogens early, accurately, and quickly to avoid large crop losses, helping fewer people around the world go hungry,” said Chakradhar Mattupalli, an assistant professor of plant pathology at the WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center. A test recently developed by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) allows growers to take samples of their crop, send the DNA and RNA to labs, and get results in around two weeks as to whether their potatoes are infected with a virus. However, the potato industry still lacks a way to test for many pathogens on a nationwide scale, Mattupalli said. To address this challenge, Mattupalli and his colleagues’ project has three primary objectives: (1) Develop a testing lab to check large volumes of potato samples for viruses. (2) Investigate if the testing protocol (科学实验计划) for viruses in potatoes can be expanded to detect fungal or bacterial pathogens. (3) Create training opportunities for students and field personnel on how to properly collect samples from plants and how to ship them to the lab for testing. “It’s a huge advantage when you don’t have to ship potatoes to testing locations and wait so long to get results,” Mattupalli said. “It took many years to develop this pathogen detection protocol, so now we want to expand this testing ability to make sure all potato growers benefit.” 1．Why was the project started? A．To prevent diseases in potato crops. B．To find new types of fungal diseases. C．To increase production of each potato crop. D．To avoid diseases threatening human health. 2．What does the author want to show in Paragraph 2? A．Farmers want their crops to be tested. B．Fewer people worldwide will go hungry. C．Avoiding large potato losses is important. D．Detecting pathogens early is challenging. 3．What are Mattupalli and his colleagues working hard at? A．Educating farmers on crop diseases. B．Improving and promoting their test. C．Making great profits from their test. D．Receiving more training themselves. 4．What would be the best title for the text? A．Increasing Production of Potatoes B．Attempting to Prevent World Hunger C．Reducing Biological Threats in Crops D．Testing Potato Crops to Detect Diseases Early 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国一项旨在通过早期检测技术预防马铃薯病害的科研项目，该项目通过建立检测体系、扩展检测范围和开展培训，以保障作物安全和粮食供应。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“a three-year, nearly $1 million Washington State University-led project explores and supports expanded testing for diseases that damage potato crops, with a broader goal of guarding the U.S. food supply from biological threats (华盛顿州立大学主导的为期三年、近100万美元的项目探索并支持扩大对损害马铃薯作物的疾病的检测，更广泛的目标是保护美国食品供应免受生物威胁)”可知，启动该项目的目的是预防马铃薯作物疾病。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Farmers who grow potatoes must test to ensure their crops are free of viruses and other pathogens (致病菌). Unchecked, viral, bacterial, and fungal (真菌的) diseases cause crop damage and great financial and food losses. (种植马铃薯的农民必须进行测试，以确保他们的作物没有病毒和其他病原体。如果不加以控制，病毒、细菌和真菌疾病会对作物造成损害，并造成巨大的经济和粮食损失。)”和Chakradhar Mattupalli所说的话“We need to detect pathogens early, accurately, and quickly to avoid large crop losses, helping fewer people around the world go hungry (我们需要及早、准确和迅速地发现病原体，以避免作物遭受重大损失，帮助世界各地更少的人挨饿)”可知，作者重点强调了早期检测病原体以避免马铃薯大量损失的重要性。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“To address this challenge, Mattupalli and his colleagues’ project has three primary objectives: (1) Develop a testing lab to check large volumes of potato samples for viruses. (2) Investigate if the testing protocol (科学实验计划) for viruses in potatoes can be expanded to detect fungal or bacterial pathogens. (3) Create training opportunities for students and field personnel on how to properly collect samples from plants and how to ship them to the lab for testing. (为了应对这一挑战，Mattupalli和他的同事们的项目有三个主要目标：(1)建立一个测试实验室，检查大量马铃薯样本的病毒。(2)研究马铃薯病毒检测方案是否可以扩展到检测真菌或细菌病原体。(3)为学生和现场工作人员提供培训机会，让他们了解如何正确地从植物中采集样本，以及如何将样本运送到实验室进行测试。)”可知，Mattupalli和他的同事在努力改进和推广他们的测试。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“a three-year, nearly $1 million Washington State University-led project explores and supports expanded testing for diseases that damage potato crops, with a broader goal of guarding the U.S. food supply from biological threats (华盛顿州立大学主导的为期三年、近100万美元的项目探索并支持扩大对损害马铃薯作物的疾病的检测，更广泛的目标是保护美国食品供应免受生物威胁)”可知，文章围绕一种对损害马铃薯作物的疾病的检测展开，这一检测有助于尽早发现马铃薯感染的疾病，预防作物损失。因此，D项“测试马铃薯作物以及早发现疾病”最契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选D项。 Passage 13 With intelligent systems and new-age transit networks, life in the big cities will likely be happier and more efficient. After all, more than 60 percent of the world’s population is expected to live in cities by 2050, according to a UN report. The answer to making these cities more livable for so many people lies in creating “smart” cities. These cities will use 5G networks and the “internet of things” (IOT) to make everyday life safer and more convenient. Some cities are already using smart technology to improve the lives of residents. But what exactly does a smart city do? In the United States cities of Boston and Baltimore, smart trash cans can sense how full they are and inform cleaning workers when they need to be emptied. In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, traffic flow and energy usage are monitored and adjusted according to real-time data gathered from sensors around the city. And in Copenhagen, Denmark, a smart bike system allows riders to check on air quality and traffic conditions as they ride. Smart cities will be interactive, allowing their residents to feel like they’re truly shaping their environment, instead of merely existing in it. “One of the most important reasons to have a smart city is that we can actually communicate with our environment in a way that we never have in the past,” said Mrinalini Ingram, head of a telecom company. Smart cities will also allow us to save resources. By using sensors and 5G networks to monitor the use of water, gas and electricity, city managers can figure out how to distribute and save these resources more efficiently. Emissions of carbon dioxide and other air pollutants can be more closely monitored in smart cities as well. Of course, it will take time and money to turn our current cities into the smart cities of the future. But as we’ve already seen, more cities around the world are already adopting smart technology in small ways. China, for instance, is making investments in big cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou to make them “smarter”. It won’t be long until even more cities start to develop their own smart infrastructure (基础设施). 1．What calls for the development of smart cities? A．The rapid progress in 5G networks. B．More residents living in cities. C．The increase in world population. D．The concern over the safety in cities. 2．How does the writer illustrate the way smart cities work? A．By making a contrast. B．By listing figures. C．By giving examples. D．By telling a story. 3．How can smart cities achieve energy efficiency? A．By keeping track of how the resources are used. B．By ensuring no emission of air pollutants. C．By interacting directly with our environment. D．By educating residents to save resources. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward smart cities? A．Indifferent. B．Critical. C．Doubtful. D．Positive. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了创建智慧城市可以让生活变得更幸福、更高效。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The answer to making these cities more livable for so many people lies in creating “smart” cities.(让这些城市对于如此众多的人口而言变得更宜居的答案在于打造“智慧城市”)”可知，智慧城市的建立是解决更多居民居住在城市里。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“But what exactly does a smart city do? In the United States cities of Boston and Baltimore, smart trash cans can sense how full they are and inform cleaning workers when they need to be emptied. In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, traffic flow and energy usage are monitored and adjusted according to real-time data gathered from sensors  around the city. And in Copenhagen, Denmark, a smart bike system allows riders to check on air quality and traffic condition as they ride. (但智能城市到底能做什么呢？在美国的波士顿和巴尔的摩，智能垃圾桶可以感知它们有多满，并在需要清空时通知清洁工人。在荷兰阿姆斯特丹，交通流量和能源使用情况根据城市周围传感器收集的实时数据进行监控和调整。在丹麦的哥本哈根，一个智能自行车系统可以让骑车的人在骑车时检查空气质量和交通状况)”可推知，作者通过举例子来解释智能城市的运作方式。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“By using sensors and 5G networks to monitor the use of water, gas and electricity, city managers can figure out how to distribute and save these resources more efficiently.(通过使用传感器和5G网络监控水、气和电的使用情况，城市管理者可以想出如何更有效地分配和节约这些资源)”可知，在智慧城市中，人们可以通过“跟踪”各种资源的利用情况，来提高生活效率。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Of course, it will take time and money to turn our current cities into the smart cities of the future. But as we’ve already seen, more cities around the world are already adopting smart technology in small ways. China, for instance, is making investments in big cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou to make them “smarter”. It won’t be long until even more cities start to develop their own smart infrastructure (基础设施). (当然，把我们现在的城市变成未来的智能城市需要时间和金钱。但正如我们已经看到的，世界各地越来越多的城市已经在小规模地采用智能技术。例如，中国正在上海和广州等大城市进行投资，使它们变得“更智能”。用不了多久，就会有更多的城市开始发展自己的智能基础设施)”可推知，作者对智能城市的态度是积极的，乐观的。故选D。 Passage 14 Inspired by the Chinese blockbuster film Ne Zha 2, where the immortal Taiyi Zhenren uses the Seven-Coloured Lotus (莲花) to reconstruct bodies, a scientific team in Wuhan, Hubei Province has spent a decade developing real-life bone regeneration technology using lotus. A research team from Wuhan Polytechnic University’s School of Food Science and Engineering has pioneered a groundbreaking medical application using extracts from lotus root fibers. By employing 3D printing technology, they create customized bone scaffolds (支架) tailored to bone defect areas. These scaffolds stabilize fractured skeletons while guiding cells to grow along the lotus fiber structures, accelerating bone tissue regeneration. Jiang Xueye, a lead researcher on the team, explained that compared to traditional steel nail implants, the lotus fiber scaffolds address issues such as poor adaptability and extensive surgical exposure. They also significantly reduce the risk of patient rejection. Crucially, the scaffold’s degradation perfectly corresponds with the rate of new bone growth, making secondary removal surgeries unnecessary. The technology is currently undergoing animal trials and, if successfully applied in clinical settings, could dramatically lower treatment costs and ease suffering for fracture patients, the school noted. Beyond medical breakthroughs, the team has made remarkable progress in developing functional food ingredients and health products from lotus roots. Their patented lotus root powder preserves nearly all nutrients and can be used to create instant drink mixes, fish cakes and cookies, high-activity probiotic products through lactic acid bacteria fermentation (乳酸菌发酵). The gelatinized (糊化) powder also serves as a materials for 3D-printed foods, suggesting a future where imaginative treats shaped like Ne Zha or his Wind and Fire Wheels could be crafted on demand. 1．What is the main focus of the research team from Wuhan Polytechnic University? A．Creating traditional steel nail implants. B．Developing new 3D printers. C．Producing functional foods from lotus roots. D．Using lotus root fibers to rebuild bones. 2．What advantage do lotus fiber scaffolds have over traditional steel nail implants? A．They reduce the risk of patient rejection and avoid secondary surgeries. B．They are cheaper to produce. C．They never lead to immune rejection. D．They immediately dissolve post-surgery to prevent infection. 3．What is a potential application of the gelatinized lotus root powder? A．Construction materials for bridges. B．3D-printed foods shaped like characters or objects. C．Clothing for athletes. D．Fuel for vehicles. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards the research team’s work? A．Neutral and indifferent. B．Doubtful and critical. C．Enthusiastic and supportive. D．Confused and uncertain. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了武汉一所大学的研究团队受电影启发，利用莲藕纤维开发出了用于骨骼重建的3D打印支架技术，以及该团队在莲藕功能性食品和健康产品开发方面取得的显著进展。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“A research team from Wuhan Polytechnic University’s School of Food Science and Engineering has pioneered a groundbreaking medical application using extracts from lotus root fibers. By employing 3D printing technology, they create customized bone scaffolds (支架) tailored to bone defect areas. (武汉轻工大学食品科学与工程学院的研究团队开创性地将莲藕纤维提取物应用于医疗领域，通过3D打印技术制造出与骨缺损区域精准匹配的定制化骨支架)”可知，该研究团队的主要研究焦点是利用莲藕纤维重建骨骼。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Jiang Xueye, a lead researcher on the team, explained that compared to traditional steel nail implants, the lotus fiber scaffolds address issues such as poor adaptability and extensive surgical exposure. They also significantly reduce the risk of patient rejection. Crucially, the scaffold’s degradation perfectly corresponds with the rate of new bone growth, making secondary removal surgeries unnecessary. (研究团队的首席研究员Jiang Xueye解释说，与传统钢钉植入物相比，莲藕纤维支架解决了适应性差和手术暴露范围大等问题。它们还显著降低了患者排斥反应的风险。至关重要的是，支架的降解与新骨生长的速度完全一致，无需二次取出手术)”可知，与传统钢钉植入物相比，莲藕纤维支架的优势之一是降低了患者排斥反应的风险，避免了二次手术。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The gelatinized (糊化) powder also serves as a materials for 3D-printed foods, suggesting a future where imaginative treats shaped like Ne Zha or his Wind and Fire Wheels could be crafted on demand. (糊化后的莲藕根粉也可作为3D打印食品的材料，这预示着未来可以按需制作出像哪吒或他的风火轮形状的富有想象力的美食)”可知，糊化莲藕根粉的一个潜在应用是制作成3D打印食品，如人物或物体形状的美食。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，结合最后一段中“Beyond medical breakthroughs, the team has made remarkable progress in developing functional food ingredients and health products from lotus roots. (除了医学突破外，该团队在开发莲藕功能性食品成分和健康产品方面也取得了显著进展)”可知，作者详细介绍了武汉一所大学的研究团队利用莲藕纤维开发出的用于骨骼重建的3D打印支架技术，在医学方面取得突破，并提及在莲藕功能性食品和健康产品开发方面取得的显著进展，表现出作者对研究团队的工作持热情和支持的态度。故选C项。 Passage 15 In recent years, prefabricated dishes have grown rapidly popular in China. These are pre-cooked, seasoned, and packaged meals that require little to no preparation, offering a quick and convenient dining option without sacrificing major taste or nutrition. As people grow increasingly busier, time for cooking has become a rare resource. Prefabricated dishes address this pressing need by offering a significant reduction in meal preparation time. Other factors also contribute to their popularity — such as the convenience of e-commerce and delivery services that allow easy online ordering and quick home delivery, and the role of modern technology like vacuum and adjusted atmosphere packaging slows food spoilage. Along with precise temperature control and bacteria-killing techniques that ensure safety and quality, it is ultimately the fundamental demand for time-saving solutions in a nonstop world that serves as the primary driving force for their widespread acceptance. However, the rise of prefabricated dishes is not without concerns. Health issues remain a primary consideration, as some products contain additives and preservatives, which could pose risks if consumed excessively. Additionally, when compared to traditional freshly prepared meals, they often fall short in keeping the original flavor and nutritional value. In response, governments have carried out stricter safety standards and enhanced quality control measures. Meanwhile, certain manufacturers are actively exploring the use of natural ingredients and reducing additives to improve nutritional composition. As a growing trend in China’s food industry, prefabricated dishes provide undeniable convenience, yet consumers are advised to remain cautious about their dietary choices. The future of the industry relies on balanced development — where convenience, safety, and health can coexist. 1．What is the main reason behind the popularity of prefabricated dishes according to the text? A．The social trend of pursuing a modern lifestyle. B．The government’s strong promotion and supports. C．The superior flavor they offer compared to home-cooked meals. D．The time-saving convenience they provide in a fast-paced society. 2．The underlined word “spoilage” in Paragraph 2 most probably means the process of ______. A．losing nutritional value B．changing original flavor C．becoming bad or unfit to eat D．being delivered to customers 3．Which of the following best describes the current situation of prefabricated dishes according to the text? A．They are gradually replacing traditional cooking in most households. B．They are achieving widespread acceptance and also arousing doubts. C．They are considered as equally nutritious as freshly prepared meals. D．They have mostly addressed food safety issues through regulations. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward the industry’s future? A．Favorable. B．Objective. C．Critical. D．Indifferent. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了预制菜在中国迅速流行的原因、带来的问题以及目前的发展现状，并对其未来提出了期望。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“As people grow increasingly busier, time for cooking has become a rare resource. Prefabricated dishes address this pressing need by offering a significant reduction in meal preparation time. (随着人们越来越忙，烹饪时间成为一种稀缺资源。预制菜通过大幅减少备餐时间来解决这一迫切需求)”和“Along with precise temperature control and bacteria-killing techniques that ensure safety and quality, it is ultimately the fundamental demand for time-saving solutions in a nonstop world that serves as the primary driving force for their widespread acceptance. (除了精确的温度控制和杀菌技术能确保安全与质量外，最终而言，在这个不停运转的世界里，人们对省时解决方案的基本需求才是它们被广泛接受的主要驱动力)”可知，预制菜受欢迎的主要原因是它们在快节奏的社会中提供了节省时间的便利。故选D项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“the role of modern technology like vacuum and adjusted atmosphere packaging slows food spoilage (真空和气调包装等现代技术的作用减缓了食物的spoilage)”及“precise temperature control and bacteria-killing techniques that ensure safety and quality (精确的温度控制和杀菌技术能确保安全与质量)”可知，真空包装、气调包装与温控杀菌技术的核心作用是保障食品安全与品质，减缓食物变质。因此，spoilage指的是“食物变质、不宜食用的过程”。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In recent years, prefabricated dishes have grown rapidly popular in China. (近年来，预制菜在中国迅速流行起来)”和第三段中“However, the rise of prefabricated dishes is not without concerns. Health issues remain a primary consideration, as some products contain additives and preservatives, which could pose risks if consumed excessively. (然而，预制菜的兴起并非没有担忧。健康问题仍然是首要考虑因素，因为一些产品含有添加剂和防腐剂，过量食用可能会带来风险)”可知，预制菜获得了广泛接受，但也引起了一些担忧。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“As a growing trend in China’s food industry, prefabricated dishes provide undeniable convenience, yet consumers are advised to remain cautious about their dietary choices. The future of the industry relies on balanced development — where convenience, safety, and health can coexist. (作为中国食品行业的一个日益增长的趋势，预制菜提供了不可否认的便利性，但建议消费者在饮食选择上保持谨慎。该行业的未来取决于均衡发展——让便利、安全与健康能够共存)”可知，作者既提到了预制菜的便利性，也指出了其存在的问题，并对其未来提出了期望。因此，作者对预制菜行业的未来持客观态度。故选B项。 话题4 生活与学习 Passage 16 I had been planning a hiking trip to the Canadian Rockies ever since I saw the beautiful scenery there in a magazine. My dream finally got realized last summer, when my wife and I went on a vacation to the national parks of the Alberta-British Columbia border (边界). After our experiences of a wet vacation in the beginning of summer in New Zealand a couple of years ago, we decided to push this trip to the end of summer — just to change things a bit. Our choice paid off. After the wettest June and July in its history, the region met with one of the longest periods of good weather in early August when we happened to visit. Banff National Park, which is the first national park in Canada, was our first destination. We spent an hour riding the boat in Banff before quickly heading off to the hikers’ dream place of Lake Louise, where we met our biggest disappointment of the trip. The park authorities determined that the area’s bears could pose a threat to smaller groups. To ensure visitors’ safety, all paths, including the Paradise Valley hike, were closed to groups of fewer than six people. Couples, such as us, were forced to hunt for couples with similar routes and physical abilities. We gave up halfway when realizing it was harder than expected. In order to fill the sudden vacuum (空缺) in our schedule, we then decided to visit Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke, which are two less-visited parks of the area, not because they lack scenery, but because bigger parks to their west get most of the tourist traffic. Driving toward the parks, my wife looked through maps, her eyes shining with curiosity. With each turn of the road, we felt a thrill of excitement. The unknown lay ahead, and we accepted it wholeheartedly, eager to see what hidden surprises awaited us around the next corner. 1．How might the author feel about the timing of their travel? A．Satisfied. B．Indifferent. C．Regretful D．Hesitant. 2．Why were paths to Lake Louise closed to small groups? A．To protect wildlife habitats. B．To avoid the risk of bear attacks. C．To increase tourist numbers. D．To aid systematic management. 3．What keeps Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke from being widely noticed? A．Their more attractive neighboring parks. B．Their inconvenient transportation. C．Their remote geographical location. D．Their unremarkable scenery. 4．What lesson can we draw from the author’s travel experience? A．Dare to take adventures. B．Stand up against unreasonable rules. C．Be careful to explore unfamiliar places. D．Be flexible and positive about the unexpected. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和妻子去加拿大落基山脉徒步旅行的经历，包括行程安排、遇到的问题以及应对方式。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Our choice paid off. After the wettest June and July in its history, the region met with one of the longest periods of good weather in early August when we happened to visit.(我们的选择得到了回报。在经历了历史上最潮湿的6月和7月之后，8月初我们访问该地区时，遇到了当地历史上最长的晴朗天气之一。)”可知，作者对他们的旅行时间安排感到满意。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The park authorities determined that the area’s bears could pose a threat to smaller groups. To ensure visitors’ safety, all paths, including the Paradise Valley hike, were closed to groups of fewer than six people.(公园管理部门认定，该地区的熊可能会对小团体构成威胁。为了确保游客的安全，包括天堂谷徒步旅行在内的所有小路都对少于6人的团体关闭。)”可知，路易斯湖对小团体关闭是为了避免熊攻击的风险。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“In order to fill the sudden vacuum (空缺) in our schedule, we then decided to visit Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke, which are two less-visited parks of the area, not because they lack scenery, but because bigger parks to their west get most of the tourist traffic.(为了填补我们日程安排上的突然空缺，我们决定去参观冰川和雷夫尔斯托克山，这两个公园是这个地区游客较少的地方，不是因为它们缺乏风景，而是因为它们西边更大的公园吸引了大部分游客。)”可知，冰川和雷夫尔斯托克山之所以没有受到广泛关注，是因为它们旁边有更吸引人的公园。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Banff National Park, which is the first national park in Canada, was our first destination. We spent an hour riding the boat in Banff before quickly heading off to the hikers’ dream place of Lake Louise, where we met our biggest disappointment of the trip. (班夫国家公园是加拿大第一座国家公园，也是我们此行的第一站。我们在班夫乘船游览了一个小时，随后便马不停蹄地前往徒步旅行者的梦想之地 —— 路易斯湖，然而在这里，我们遭遇了旅途最大的遗憾。)”、最后一段“In order to fill the sudden vacuum (空缺) in our schedule, we then decided to visit Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke, which are two less-visited parks of the area, not because they lack scenery, but because bigger parks to their west get most of the tourist traffic. Driving toward the parks, my wife looked through maps, her eyes shining with curiosity. With each turn of the road, we felt a thrill of excitement. The unknown lay ahead, and we accepted it wholeheartedly, eager to see what hidden surprises awaited us around the next corner.(为了填补行程中突然出现的空缺，我们随后决定前往冰川国家公园和雷夫尔斯托克山国家公园，这两个公园是该地区游客较少的景点，并非因为它们缺乏风景，而是因为它们西部更大的公园吸引了大部分游客。驱车前往公园的路上，妻子翻看着地图，眼中闪烁着好奇的光芒。每拐一个弯，我们都感到一阵兴奋。未知的旅程就在前方，我们全心全意地接受，渴望看到下一个转角处等待我们的惊喜。)”可知，作者和妻子在旅行中遇到计划外的变化时，没有抱怨，而是积极应对，寻找新的体验，因此我们可以从作者的旅行经历中学到的是：对意外情况保持灵活和积极的态度。故选D。 Passage 17 At the airport, a security (安全) problem left my wife Cherié and me in a huge line, waiting to fly home to Cincinnati. Just as we accepted the wait, I worried a lot: I’d left our new camera, which cost $1, 500, in the rental car. I rushed to call the taxi company, and to my relief, they said the driver was coming to return the camera. When meeting me, he even turned down the reward I offered. When I got the camera and returned to the line to wait, the crowd had grown even bigger. I was sure I’d miss our flight. Then a security officer walked over, smiling. “People like you have a special entrance — no need to wait in line,” he said, gesturing for me to follow. He explained this special channel (通道) was set up to keep crowds orderly, and then he talked excitedly about my “movies” — Solo: A Star Wars Story, Champions and Now You See Me. That’s when I realized: he thought I was Woody Harrelson, an actor I’m always mistaken for. When he asked about the Champions cast, I laughed and said I hadn’t seen them in forever. As we reached a private security room, fear hit — I didn’t want trouble from the mix-up. I tried to show my ID, but he waved it off. “People like you use false names, right?” he said. I quickly said the first name that came to mind: “Karl Haffner”. Later I realized Karl and Woody share strange similarities — the same hometown, height, even eating only plants. Before I knew it, I was through security and waiting at the gate with the camera. Cherié looked at me with wide eyes, saying, “How did you cut the line?” I smiled broadly, holding up the camera. “Call me Woody—I got through the airport’s special channel for public figures,” I said. She rolled her eyes but laughed when I told her the story. To this day, I still feel special, for the happy mistake that reminded me: life’s best moments aren’t planned. A little mix-up and lots of laughter are all you need to make a trip unforgettable. 1．Why did the author phone the taxi company? A．To get the lost camera. B．To book another taxi ride. C．To return the rental camera. D．To express thanks for the service. 2．What happened to the author when he was waiting in line again? A．He kept the crowds orderly. B．He met Woody Harrelson. C．He was mistaken for an actor. D．He talked about his movies. 3．How did Cherié feel when seeing her husband according to paragraph 4? A．Annoyed. B．Frightened. C．Anxious. D．Curious. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Going with the Flow B．Believing in Strangers C．Enjoying a Happy Mistake D．Buying a Ticket to Life 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在机场发现相机遗失，飞奔取回后，本以为会错过航班，却被误认成演员走特殊通道，最终收获欢笑与感悟的旅程趣事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“I worried a lot: I’d left our new camera, which cost $1, 500, in the rental car. I rushed to call the taxi company(我非常担心：我把价值1500美元的新相机落在了租的车里。我马上就给出租车公司打电话。)” 可知，作者给出租车公司打电话是为了取回遗失的相机。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“That’s when I realized: he thought I was Woody Harrelson, an actor I’m always mistaken for.(就在那时，我意识到：他以为我是Woody Harrelson，一个我总是被误认为的演员。)”可知，作者排队时被安保人员误认成演员Woody Harrelson。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Cherié looked at me with wide eyes, saying, “How did you cut the line?”(Cherié睁大眼睛看着我，说道：“你是怎么插队的？”)”可知，Cherié盯着作者并追问其是如何插队的，可推断出她是好奇的，好奇作者怎么插队的。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“To this day, I still feel special, for the happy mistake that reminded me: life’s best moments aren’t planned.(直到今天，我仍然感觉到特别，因为这个美好的误会令我想起：人生中最美好的时刻往往不是计划好的。)”以及全文围绕作者被误认成演员，还享受了特殊待遇这一意外之喜的故事的讲述可知，C项“享受一个美好的误会”能概括全文内容，符合文章标题，故选C。 Passage 18 Curtis Newman knew the waterfall was coming. He’d sailed down this river before. He figured he and his wife Krystal and their 13-year-old son Hunter would jump out of the boat into the shallow water, rappel down (绕绳下降) the rocks on either side of the falls, and continue on their way, as he had on a previous trip. But this year was different. Heavy snow and spring rains had turned the usually controllable waterfall into something fierce (凶猛的). As they approached the waterfall late on the afternoon of the third day of their camping trip, Newman could tell from the increasing roar of water in the narrow canyon (峡谷) that they were in trouble. There was no way they’d be able to move down the rocks on either side of the waterfall. There was no cell phone service, and they hadn’t seen a single person in the past three days. As he wondered what to do, Newman heard voices coming from the other side of the waterfall. “We have to get those people a message,” he thought. He picked up a stick and pulled out his pocketknife to carve “Help”. He tried tossing it over the waterfall, but it floated away in the wrong directions. Krystal reminded him that he had a pen and paper in his backpack. Newman knew it was an impossible attempt, but he wrote “We are stuck here at the waterfall. Help please!” and put the note into a bottle. This time, he threw the bottle over the waterfall successfully. It took them about 30 minutes to go back to the beach where they had lunch. By about 10:30 p.m., they pulled out their sleeping bags. Then, just after midnight, they heard a helicopter hovering (盘旋) above them. Newman turned to his son and started shaking him. They got rescued. “The rescuers said that they had been performing these kinds of rescues, but no one had ever been rescued by a message in a bottle,” Newman said. 1．What made this year distinct from the previous one? A．The more dangerous waterfall. B．The usual weather conditions. C．The extremely narrow canyon. D．The uncontrolled small boat. 2．What does the underlined word “tossing” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Putting. B．Rowing. C．Hanging. D．Throwing. 3．What can we infer from Newman’s words in the last paragraph? A．Newman was proud of himself. B．One of the rescuers found the bottle. C．Newman’s way of seeking help was rare. D．The rescuers were quite passionate. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．An Impossible Try. B．A Rescue from A Bottle. C．A Smart Father. D．An Adventure in A Canyon. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了纽曼一家露营时遇暴雨导致瀑布变险被困，无通讯信号的情况下，他们投出瓶中信求救，最终成功被直升机救援，这种求救方式十分罕见。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“But this year was different. Heavy snow and spring rains had turned the usually controllable waterfall into something fierce (凶猛的).(但今年的情况却有所不同。大雪和春雨使得这个通常易于控制的瀑布变得汹涌澎湃起来)”可知，今年的瀑布更危险，与往年有所不同。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“it over the waterfall, but it floated away in the wrong directions(它越过瀑布，但随后却偏离了原本的方向，飘向了错误的方向)”可知，他把瓶子扔过了瀑布，故划线词意思是“扔、投掷”。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The rescuers said that they had been performing these kinds of rescues, but no one had ever been rescued by a message in a bottle(救援人员表示，他们一直都在执行这类救援任务，但此前从未有过通过漂流瓶获救的案例)”可知，纽曼寻求帮助的方式很独特。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“They got rescued. “The rescuers said that they had been performing these kinds of rescues, but no one had ever been rescued by a message in a bottle,” Newman said.(他们获救了。“救援人员表示，他们一直都在执行这类救援任务，但此前从未有过通过漂流瓶获救的案例，”纽曼说道)”结合文章讲述了纽曼一家露营时遇暴雨导致瀑布变险被困，无通讯信号的情况下，他们投出瓶中信求救，最终成功被直升机救援，这种求救方式十分罕见。可知，B选项“从瓶中获救”最符合文章标题。故选B。 Passage 19 At a summer camp in a Southern California suburb, the grandmas were in charge. Every week, they taught a group of 8-to-14-year- olds life skills like how to cook and sew (缝制). “Loneliness is something that seniors are challenged with, and they love having younger people around them,” said Zainab Hussain, a program manager at Olive Community Services, a nonprofit that hosted the camp to bring teens and elderly adults together. In the camp, a small room was filled with energy as the kids chatted and chewed on snacks. Some grandmas were around and watched, content to just be around the youngsters. Haqiqah Abdul Rahim, one of the grandmas serving as the instructor for sewing, said many kids don’t learn these skills at school, so they’re filling in a gap. She stood in front of the room at the start of the activity, holding up various tools and explaining what they were. Rahim also didn’t get to spend a lot of time with her grandchildren because they didn’t live close. “It is heartwarming to be able to interact with those who love being around you,” Rahim said. The summer camp was held in partnership with the Golden Connections Club, started by14-year-old high school student Leena Albinali. She lived with her grandma but realized other students didn't have the same opportunity to spend as much time with their grandparents. She also learned about ageism (年龄歧视) and other challenges faced by senior adults in one of her classes. “They treat us like we’re their grandchildren,” Albinali said.“ We share what we know about artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives, and the elders share their life stories and advice. One of the most important things they’ve shared with me is to live in the moment, something that’s taken on new meaning for me — The people we have right now are not going to be with us forever.” 1．What is the purpose of the summer camp? A．To teach kids life skills. B．To help seniors fight loneliness. C．To connect generations. D．To educate kids to respect seniors. 2．How does Rahim find her job of teaching sewing in the camp? A．It makes up for the lessons at school. B．It offers career options to kids in future. C．It inspires kids’ interest in her profession. D．It reminds her to contact her grandchildren. 3．What inspired Albinali to set up Golden Connections Club? A．Her school’s support. B．Her own experience. C．Seniors’ common voice. D．Ageism her grandma got. 4．What message does Albinali want to convey in the last paragraph? A．The shared challenges facing generations. B．The curiosity of seniors about technology. C．The wisdom of the seniors’ life experience. D．The enriching exchange across generations. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。美国加州一夏令营由非营利组织与俱乐部合作举办，让老年人教青少年烹饪、缝纫等技能，促进代际互动交流，彼此分享知识与人生智慧。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段““Loneliness is something that seniors are challenged with, and they love having younger people around them,” said Zainab Hussain, a program manager at Olive Community Services, a nonprofit that hosted the camp to bring teens and elderly adults together.(“孤独感是老年人需要应对的问题，而他们很乐意有年轻人陪伴在身边。”奥利夫社区服务组织的项目负责人扎伊纳布·胡赛因说道。该组织是一家非营利机构，举办此次夏令营旨在将青少年和老年人聚集在一起。)”可知，夏令营的目的是连接不同代际的人。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Haqiqah Abdul Rahim, one of the grandmas serving as the instructor for sewing, said many kids don’t learn these skills at school, so they’re filling in a gap.(哈基卡・阿卜杜勒・拉希姆是担任缝纫指导老师的奶奶之一，她说很多孩子在学校里学不到这些技能，因此她们正在填补这一空白。)”可知，拉希姆认为她教缝纫的工作弥补了学校课程的不足。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“She lived with her grandma but realized other students didn’t have the same opportunity to spend as much time with their grandparents. She also learned about ageism (年龄歧视) and other challenges faced by senior adults in one of her classes.(她和奶奶住在一起，但意识到其他学生没有同样多的机会陪伴祖父母。她还在一门课上了解到年龄歧视和老年人面临的其他挑战。)”可知，阿尔比纳利的个人经历（与奶奶同住、了解到其他学生和老年人的困境）促使她成立俱乐部。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“We share what we know about artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives, and the elders share their life stories and advice.(我们分享我们所知道的人工智能及其对生活的影响，而长辈们分享他们的人生故事和建议。)”可知，阿尔比纳利想传达的是代际之间的丰富交流——年轻人分享科技知识，老年人分享人生智慧。故选D项。 Passage 20 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately. And according to a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, roughly half of today’s work activities could be automated (自动的) by 2055. Could “teaching” be on that list? Computers are capable of levels of calculations we could only dream of achieving with our minds alone. But when a human teacher can connect to a student by having “been there”, through heartfelt listening, they can inspire their students to learn, create, and excel. Even AI with advanced technology can’t do this. So, chances are good that your job is safe for the near future. But it is going to change, and AI is going to be a part of education. Hopefully, robots will be joining us quite soon... as teaching assistants. Recently, a Georgia Tech professor built an AI teaching assistant for his classroom, which allowed him to more effectively manage over 400 students all over the world. His AI tends to answer more routine questions, freeing him to do other important tasks. A variety of robots are also being used in South Korea and Japan as a resource to supplement (补充) language learning. Students can go through any variety of conversational practices, and the AI can monitor mistakes in usage and pronunciation. In fact, research shows that these programs can help resolve (解决) issues like shyness, confidence, and frustration that can arise when practicing repetitively with a teacher: A robot will not get tired, no matter how many mistakes a child makes. Surprisingly, the West is much more hesitant (犹豫不决) about embracing the integration (融合，整合) of robots and AI in our classrooms, but the tides are quickly turning. Should you start packing up your desk? Absolutely not. The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient. In the future, Robots will be teachers’ good friends. 1．The author’s attitude towards human teachers’ future can be described as A．worried B．optimistic C．doubtful D．confused 2．What does the author want to show by giving the example of Georgia Tech professor? A．AI will control future teaching. B．AI will make no big difference. C．AI will do more difficult jobs. D．AI will greatly help teachers. 3．In what way does a robot do better than a human teacher? A．Being patient. B．Being creative. C．The ability to inspire. D．The ability to communicate. 4．What is the author’s final conclusion about future teaching? A．Robots will play a leading role. B．Teachers will be replaced by robots. C．Robots will be teachers’ good friends. D．Teachers will teach without leaving home. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人工智能（AI）在教育中可能发挥的作用，同时强调人类教师未来仍不可或缺。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“But when a human teacher can connect to a student by having “been there”, through heartfelt listening, they can inspire their students to learn, create, and excel. Even AI with advanced technology can’t do this.(但是，当一个真人老师能够通过“亲临现场”，通过真诚的倾听，与学生建立联系时，他们就能激励学生学习、创造和超越。即使是拥有先进技术的人工智能也做不到这一点)”以及第三段“So, chances are good that your job is safe for the near future.(所以，在不久的将来，你的工作很有可能是安全的)”以及最后一段中“The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient. In the future, Robots will be teachers’ good friends.(最重要的是，这些技术与活跃的人类教师配合使用时效果最佳。但它肯定能让你的工作更轻松、更高效。在未来，机器人将成为老师的好朋友)”可知，作者对人类教师未来是乐观态度。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“Recently, a Georgia Tech professor built an AI teaching assistant for his classroom, which allowed him to more effectively manage over 400 students all over the world. His AI tends to answer more routine questions, freeing him to do other important tasks.(最近，乔治亚理工学院的一位教授为他的课堂制作了一个人工智能助教，这使他能够更有效地管理全球400多名学生。他的人工智能倾向于回答更多的常规问题，让他有时间去做其他重要的任务)”可知，作者想通过举乔治亚理工学院教授的例子来说明人工智能将极大地帮助教师。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In fact, research shows that these programs can help resolve (解决) issues like shyness, confidence, and frustration that can arise when practicing repetitively with a teacher: A robot will not get tired, no matter how many mistakes a child makes.(事实上，研究表明，这些程序可以帮助解决害羞、自信和沮丧等问题，这些问题在和老师重复练习时可能会出现：不管孩子犯了多少错误，机器人都不会累)”可知，机器人比人类老师更加有耐心。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient.(最重要的是，当这些技术与活跃的人类老师配合使用时，效果最好。但它肯定会让你的工作更容易、更有效率)”可知，作者对未来教学的最终结论是机器人将是老师的好朋友。故选C。 话题5 文化与艺术 Passage 21 Labubu dolls, first introduced by artist Kasing Lung, have evolved from book characters into a global pop-culture phenomenon. Their recent surge in popularity is significantly driven by celebrity influence, with figures like Rihanna and David Beckham being spotted with them. The unique aesthetic (审美) of Labubu — a contrast of cute, fluffy ears with sharp teeth — fits with the global anime (动漫) style. However, their appeal is not merely aesthetic. The manufacturer, Pop Mart, employs clever marketing strategies. They release products in limited quantities, creating a sense of urgency. Furthermore, the dolls are primarily sold in “blind boxes”, where the specific model inside is unknown until purchase. This introduces a lottery-like excitement and the potential to acquire a rare doll with high resale value, transforming the act of buying from a simple purchase into a collectible hunt. Critically, this “movement” is targeted at adults, not children. The trend is rooted in deeper cultural currents. Labubu offers a form of escape, providing a psychological comfort by echoing the simplicity of childhood and offering a temporary relief from the complexities of modern life. Beyond psychological comfort, the doll holds symbolic weight in a consumer society. In a world where homes are full and ownership often defines identity, owning a rare doll that fits on a handbag still feels special. As one article suggests, in our pursuit of these dolls, we may see a reflection of our own desires and identities. However, this phenomenon also raises questions about modern consumption. The compulsive buying behavior driven by blind boxes and limited editions can lead to excessive spending and waste. While these dolls bring joy and community to many, observers caution that the line between a meaningful hobby and impulsive consumption can sometimes become blurred, reminding consumers to find a balance between emotional satisfaction and rational behavior. 1．What is the key marketing feature that makes buying Labubu dolls similar to a lottery? A．Celebrity support. B．Limited quantity releases. C．The blind box sales method. D．Symbolic meaning in consumer society. 2．What can be inferred about adult consumers of Labubu dolls from the passage? A．They prefer simple childhood memories over modern complexities. B．They are mainly interested in the dolls’ investment value. C．They care more about quality than appearance. D．They have replaced traditional toys with these dolls. 3．The word “compulsive” in the last paragraph most likely means ________. A．reasonable. B．selective. C．uncontrollable. D．calculated. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．The Dangers of Blind Box Marketing Strategies B．Labubu Dolls: More Than Just Child's Play C．How Celebrities Shape Modern Shopping Trends D．The Art Behind Labubu’s Unique Aesthetic Design 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了Labubu玩偶从书籍角色演变为全球流行文化现象的原因、影响及相关思考。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Furthermore, the dolls are primarily sold in “blind boxes”, where the specific model inside is unknown until purchase. This introduces a lottery-like excitement and the potential to acquire a rare doll with high resale value, transforming the act of buying from a simple purchase into a collectible hunt.(此外，这些玩偶主要以“盲盒”的形式出售，在购买之前，里面的具体款式是未知的。这引入了一种类似彩票的兴奋感，以及获得具有高转售价值的稀有玩偶的潜力，将购买行为从简单的购买转变为收藏品搜寻)”可知，使购买Labubu玩偶类似于买彩票的关键营销特征是盲盒销售方式。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Critically, this “movement” is targeted at adults, not children. The trend is rooted in deeper cultural currents. Labubu offers a form of escape, providing a psychological comfort by echoing the simplicity of childhood and offering a temporary relief from the complexities of modern life.(至关重要的是，这个“运动”的目标人群是成年人，而不是儿童。这一趋势植根于更深层次的文化潮流。Labubu提供了一种逃避的形式，通过呼应童年的简单，为人们提供心理安慰，并让人们暂时从现代生活的复杂中解脱出来)”可推断出，成年消费者更喜欢简单的童年记忆而非现代生活的复杂。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“However, this phenomenon also raises questions about modern consumption. The compulsive buying behavior driven by blind boxes and limited editions can lead to excessive spending and waste.(然而，这一现象也引发了人们对现代消费的质疑。由盲盒和限量版驱动的compulsive购买行为会导致过度消费和浪费)”可知，这种购买行为是不受控制的，会导致过度消费和浪费，所以“compulsive”意思是“无法控制的”，与uncontrollable意思相近。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。文章开篇介绍Labubu玩偶从书籍角色演变为全球流行文化现象，接着阐述其受欢迎的原因，包括独特的审美、巧妙的营销策略等，还提到它对成年人的心理意义以及在消费社会中的象征意义，最后指出这一现象引发的对现代消费的思考。所以B选项“Labubu玩偶：不仅仅是孩子的游戏”最能概括文章主旨，适合作为标题。故选B。 Passage 22 In comparison with the history of Western theatre, the history of scenic design is short. While the golden age of Greek theatre occurred more than two thousand years ago, the intensive use of scenery in the theatre did not begin until after 1600, and the position of scenic designer — the individual responsible for the visual appearance and function of the scenic and property elements of a theatrical production — did not become a commonly credited production position until the mid-1920s. Robert Edmond Jones is generally acknowledged as among the first credited scenic designers, for a 1915 production of The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife. The term scenery can include any noncostume visual element used in support of a production. In the context of this article, however, it will be defined as any nonpermanent two-or three-dimensional background or environmental element that is placed on the stage so as to suggest the historical period, location, and mood of the play being performed. While properties — e.g., set props (sofas, chairs, and so forth) and hand props (any noncostume items handled by the actors, such as glassware, or books) — do the same, they generally are not considered to be scenery. There was very little scenery used in Western theatres before the early 1600s. While Greek and Roman plays were performed outdoors in delicate and grand structures, there is little physical evidence to suggest that scenery, as defined above, was used on these stages. Medieval European drama used standardized scenic elements called “mansions” (representations of heaven, and so forth) to describe the various locations needed in the drama that constituted the most part of the period’s plays. Mansions were often mounted in the nave (正厅) of a church, on a platform in front of a church, or in a town square. They were also used in combination with pageant wagons (盛会马车), usually held between one and three mansions, and were pulled from location to location, and were arranged to create the appropriate setting. 1．What’s the purpose of the author mentioning Greek theatre? A．To illustrate the Greek civilization. B．To tell the advancement of Greece in theatre. C．To tell the short history of the scenic design. D．To explain the significance of Western theatre. 2．The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife is accepted as the symbol of a drama with ________. A．a commonly credited production position B．a good fame for Robert Edmond Jones C．detailed chapters enjoyed by audience D．the first widely approved scenic design 3．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．Set props and hand props. B．The definition of scenery. C．Materials placed on the stage. D．The historical period of the play. 4．What can be inferred from paragraph 3? A．“Mansions” quite fit the concept of scenery. B．Greek and Roman plays used mixed scenery. C．Greek and Roman plays used excellent scenery. D．Mansions were movable scenery drawn by horses. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了西方舞台布景设计历史短，阐述了布景定义及早期西方戏剧布景使用情况。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“In comparison with the history of Western theatre, the history of scenic design is short. While the golden age of Greek theatre occurred more than two thousand years ago, the intensive use of scenery in the theatre did not begin until after 1600, and the position of scenic designer — the individual responsible for the visual appearance and function of the scenic and property elements of a theatrical production — did not become a commonly credited production position until the mid-1920s. (与西方戏剧史相比，舞台布景设计的历史较短。虽然希腊戏剧的黄金时代发生在两千多年前，但剧院对布景的密集使用直到1600年之后才开始，而布景设计师的职位——即负责戏剧作品中舞台布景与道具元素的视觉呈现及功能实现的专业人员——直到20世纪20年代中期才成为一个普遍认可的制作岗位)”可知，作者提及希腊戏剧是为了说明舞台布景设计历史短暂。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Robert Edmond Jones is generally acknowledged as among the first credited scenic designers, for a 1915 production of The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife. (罗伯特·埃德蒙·琼斯通常被认为是首批有记录的布景设计师之一，因其1915年制作的《哑妻》（The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife）而闻名)”可知，《哑妻》被认为是首个被广泛认可的布景设计作品。故选D项。 3．主旨大意题。根据第二段中“The term scenery can include any noncostume visual element used in support of a production. In the context of this article, however, it will be defined as any nonpermanent two- or three-dimensional background or environmental element that is placed on the stage so as to suggest the historical period, location, and mood of the play being performed. (布景一词可以包括任何用于支持演出的非服装视觉元素。然而，在本文的语境中，它被定义为放置在舞台上的任何非永久性的二维或三维背景或环境元素，以暗示正在上演的戏剧的历史时期、地点和氛围)”可知，第二段主要讲了布景的定义。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Medieval European drama used standardized scenic elements called “mansions” (representations of heaven, and so forth) to describe the various locations needed in the drama that constituted the most part of the period’s plays. Mansions were often mounted in the nave (正厅) of a church, on a platform in front of a church, or in a town square. They were also used in combination with pageant wagons (盛会马车), usually held between one and three mansions, and were pulled from location to location, and were arranged to create the appropriate setting. (中世纪欧洲戏剧使用被称为“宅邸”（天堂等的象征）的标准化布景元素来描述该时期戏剧中所需的各种场景，这些场景构成了该时期戏剧的大部分。宅邸通常安装在教堂的正厅、教堂前的平台上或城镇广场上。它们还与盛会马车结合使用，通常在一到三个宅邸之间，从一个地方拉到另一个地方，并布置成合适的场景)”可知，“宅邸”符合布景的概念。故选A项。 Passage 23 Labubu dolls are hard to find. Even at the giant flagship store of their maker, Pop Mart, in Shanghai, customers are told they need to wait a week or longer. The lovely creatures, sold in “blind boxes” so that buyers don’t know which one they will get, are loved not only by Chinese children but also by famous people at home and abroad. For many years, Chinese shoppers liked to follow foreign trends in fashion, make-up, hotels and other areas. But now, they are turning to local luxury brands, high-end make-up labels and milk tea shops. Furthermore, many of these brands are winning fans in other countries. Chinese brands are beginning to penetrate international markets with their unique products. As consumers have become more careful about spending, cheap but good-quality local brands have grown popular. But lower prices are not the only reason for the love of Chinese brands. In many cases shoppers are paying the same or even more for local products. For instance, the best selling drinks at Chagee, a tea chain that went public in New York in April, are tea lattes(拿铁)that sell for 15-20 yuan ($2-3), almost the same as Starbucks’s top drinks in China. Chinese consumers are also now far less crazy about foreign goods simply because they are foreign. The rapid rise of Laopu proves that. Instead of copying Western style, both Laopu and Chagee have shown off their Chineseness. It has worked. The competition is not limited to China. Pop Mart now has stores in more than 20 countries, including at least 37 in America. Chagee will have more than 1,300 shops outside China by the end of the year, up from almost none four years ago. Experts believe that the more foreign recognition these brands get, the more popular they become within China. The popularity on Western social media over Labubu dolls is thought to have made them even more famous at home. 1．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A．To promote a product. B．To introduce the topic. C．To present an argument. D．To show the present situation. 2．What does the underlined word “penetrate” in paragraph 2 most likely mean? A．Reject B．Ignore C．Enter D．Quit 3．What does the example of Chagee’s tea lattes show? A．Price matters most to consumers. B．Some local brands achieve high pricing. C．cheap local brands are popular in China. D．Chinese tea chains outperform foreign ones. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．The Charm of Chinese luxury Brands B．Why Milk Tea Brands Win the hearts C．From Local Toy to Global Hit: Pop Mart leads the Way D．From Foreign Trends to Local Love: Chinese Brands Shine 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍中国消费者从追随外国潮流转向青睐本土品牌，本土品牌凭借特色产品打入国际市场并崭露头角的现状。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Labubu d$ 专题02 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 环境与保护 Passage 1-5 话题2 做人与做事 Passage 6-10 话题3 科学与技术 Passage 11-15 话题4 生活与学习 Passage 16-20 话题5 文化与艺术 Passage 21-25 话题6运动与健康 Passage 26-30 话题1 环境与保护 Passage 1 Plastics are amazing materials which are widely used in our daily lives. Besides, they’re often cheap to make. About 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced to date. That’s about 1,400 times the weight of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Some of that plastic is still in use. But about 5.8 billion metric tons have been thrown away. All that plastic waste is an environmental scourge (祸根). Only about 9 percent of plastic waste has been recycled. Another 12 percent has been burned. The remaining 79 percent ended up in landfills or in nature，and that plastic, like a single Lego block, takes a long time to decompose (降解). Plastic litters the world from the highest mountaintop to the deepest seafloor. Many animals take this rubbish for food. If they get full, these animals may forget to eat real food and suffer. Plastic rubbish in the oceans also leaves birds, turtles and other wildlife in a jam. Big pieces of plastic aren’t the only problem. Abandoned plastic can break into tiny bits called microplastics. Winds blow these bits far and wide. Ocean waves can spread them throughout the sea. These pollutants build up inside animals. They also get into our food and drinking water. Each American is likely to consume more than 70,000 microplastic pieces per year. Right now, no one knows what risk that might bring. Scientists have some ideas about how to clean up this mess. The Ocean Cleanup is developing cleanup systems to fish out plastic pieces from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Microbes or mealworms with an appetite for plastic might someday eat the garbage. And new nanotechnology could help microplastics decompose in the environment. But many of these plans are still far from effective so far. The best way to help Earth right now is to stop buying so much plastic — and then throwing it out — in the first place. 1．What does the Lego block show about plastic waste? A．It is hard to break down. B．Little of it has been burned. C．It is easy to be recycled. D．Most of it ends up in landfills. 2．How might the plastic rubbish influence animals? A．By making them suffer from hunger. B．By reducing their food. C．By piling up in their homes. D．By changing the environment. 3．What is the author’s attitude to the present methods of cleaning plastic waste? A．Opposed. B．Supportive. C．Objective. D．Doubtful. 4．Why does the author write the text? A．To criticize plastic production. B．To suggest ways to deal with plastic. C．To call on people to protect the environment. D．To introduce the current state of plastic pollution. Passage 2 A recent fireworks show, held in the Himalayas by a well-known outdoor brand (品牌) working with a famous artist, has drawn widespread attention and heated discussions. The event, wanting to put art and nature together, has raised concerns about its possible influence on the local ecosystem. The brand said that the event was designed to celebrate the beauty of nature through art. However, many people have expressed worries about the environmental results of setting off fireworks in such an ecologically sensitive region. Environmental experts point out that the Himalayas are home to unique wildlife and plants that could be disturbed by the loud noises and bright lights of fireworks. Moreover, the remains of fireworks might pollute the soil and water sources, which are extremely important for the local environment. Although the brand stated that they had taken measures to reduce the environmental impact, such as using biodegradable (可生物降解的) materials and cleaning up after the event, the public remains unsure. Some people believe that no fireworks show should be held in such a fragile natural habitat. Local authorities (管理部门) have also begun to look into the event. They emphasized the importance of balancing artistic activities with environmental protection, especially in areas as fragile as the Himalayas. This event has caused a broader discussion about the responsibility of artists and brands to protect nature when expressing art. It reminds us that while art is valuable, it should not come at the cost of harming the environment. Up to now, the brand has not yet given a detailed follow-up plan about the show. All eyes are on the brand, and the public is eagerly waiting to see how the brand will reply to these concerns. 1．What is the purpose of the show? A．To attract more tourists. B．To draw attention to the brand. C．To test new firework materials. D．To express the beauty of nature with art. 2．Which might be a direct result of the show? A．Attracting more tourists. B．Polluting local resources. C．Killing wildlife and plants. D．Improving the brand’s image. 3．Which is the key focus of the local authorities on this event? A．Supporting more artistic events. B．Stopping all fireworks in the area. C．Making rules on artistic activities. D．Keeping nature and art hand in hand. 4．What might be expected of the brand by the public? A．To say sorry to the public. B．To help fix the environment. C．To pay for the nature damage. D．To improve fireworks’ quality. Passage 3 （25-26高二上·广东揭阳·期中）Since Glacier (冰川) National Park's creation, it has represented the spiritual treasure of Americans with its breathtaking landscapes. But today, climate warming threatens the very emblem of the park, leaving it facing a future in which its name could be cruel ironies(讽刺). Deep within Glacier National Park, visitors are now met with an amazing sight: a peaceful lake of pale blue water lying among towering peaks. Beautiful as it is, the very presence of this lake is not desired by people. Just a few decades ago, this landscape was entirely frozen. Now the glacier itself is reduced to taking up a small area, sheltered from theSun at the edge of the lake created through its own melting(融化). The park has already lost 60 percent of its namesake glaciers since the 1850s, and scientists predict their complete disappearance by the century's end. Families from all over theUS and abroad flood to these natural wonders to create memories that will last. Conserving the national park is one of the rare issues that brings political opponents together in the US. With tens of millions of visitors to these sites every year, it is also an economic necessity. The US government recently announced considerable funds to help. This has issued a challenge to the identity of National Park Service, a US agency brought into existence by a 1916 law that called for the preservation of those treasured sites pristine(处于原始状态的) for the enjoyment of future generations. “ But it's now pretty clear that it's not achievable in many places,” admits John Gross, an ecologist with the National Park Service climate change response program.“ It's certainly Possible that the park could lose the iconic feature for which it has been named.” The climate crisis has thus brought about a shift in the organization's philosophy: It's acceptable to change a park's natural state to stop its further worsening. 1．What does the underlined word“emblem” in paragraph 1 mean? A．Symbol. B．Location. C．Recovery. D．Construction. 2．Why is the new lake in the park mentioned? A．To highlight the economic value of the park. B．To serve as evidence of the warming climate. C．To explain the process of glacier formation. D．To describe a new popular tourist attraction. 3．What can be learned about the National Park Service? A．It mainly allows for economic benefits. B．It shows confidence in restoring the park. C．It is forced to adjust its protection principle. D．It is taking measures to limit visitor numbers. 4．Which can be the best title for the text? A．A New Idea for Park Conservation B．A Park Is Economically on Thin Ice C．A Political Agreement on Renaming a Park D．A Park Might Be at Risk of Redefining Itself Passage 4 （25-26高二上·浙江温州·期中）Cuckoos (杜鹃) are a familiar and beloved species in the UK, whose arrival marks the beginning of summer. They make a long journey from their wintering grounds in Africa to raise its young on the British Isles. However, the cuckoo population in the UK is falling sharply. Since 1995, the number of breeding cuckoos has dropped by 35%. To understand why this is happening, researchers at the British Trust for ornithology (鸟类学) are now using high-tech equipment to find answers. Researchers have been attaching satellite tags (标签) to cuckoos, which send out real-time location data. This data reveals how long cuckoos spend in the UK, when they leave, and which migration (迁徙) routes they take between the UK and Africa. The hope is that this data will give scientists a detailed understanding of cuckoo migration, the threats they face along the way, and the conservation measures that could be adopted to improve their chances of survival. The tags have already revealed many insights into cuckoo migration. It’s hoped that as data keeps coming in, scientists will better understand the factors that influence whether cuckoos survive their migration, and therefore the best ways to help protect the species. It’s not just the scientists who have been eagerly tracking the tagged birds, though. The tags provide live location data which is published on an online map. Members of the public can therefore watch the cuckoos’ incredible journeys, too, and if you click on the individuals on the map, you can find out more about each bird. “This ongoing project opens a significant window on the wonders of migration, and our discoveries are helping to shape the way we look at bird migration more widely,” says lead scientist on the project, Dr. Chris Hewson. “It will also lay a foundation (基础) from which cuckoo conservation measures can be planned, increasing the likelihood that the call of these birds will grace our summers for generations to come.” 1．What is the purpose of the British Trust for ornithology’s research? A．To find out why there are fewer and fewer cuckoos. B．To find out what happened to cuckoos’ habitat. C．To test out how to make an online map for Africa. D．To test out how high-tech equipment can be used in the research. 2．How can the public be involved in the cuckoo tracking project according to the passage? A．By contributing funds to the research. B．By following the live location data online. C．By observing the birds in their natural habitat. D．By participating in bird watching tours. 3．Which statement may Dr. Chris Hewson agree with about the project? A．It inspires the public’s passion for technology. B．It shows the exact population of cuckoos in the UK. C．It lays a foundation for the species’ conservation. D．It will help cuckoos choose a safer migration route. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Cuckoos’ Migration Routes B．Conservation Measures for Birds C．Decline of New Species in the UK D．Tracking Cuckoos’ Journeys Passage 5 （25-26高二上·安徽·期中）More than a third of food grown in the US goes uneaten, and that percentage has increased in the past five years. Much of that food ends up in landfills, where it breaks down, creating a gas that contributes to global warming. A company based in Denmark has spent the past eight years working to bring that percentage down by helping restaurants sell food cheaply. Too Good To Go, an app starting in Denmark and with participating stores in 17 countries today, works with businesses to sell their end-of-day leftovers for 60%-80% off. By matching hungry, cost-conscious customers with surplus food, the app’s creators say they reduce waste, one bag of saved food at a time. MacAulay, the app’s US country manager, says the cheaper price tag and the recovered business costs are great side effects, but the main point is really around reducing food waste. “When someone buys a ‘surprise bag’, the app adds that purchase (购买) to his/her lifetime climate impact record. It displays all the electricity and the carbon emissions (排放) prevented from going to waste.” “We’ve saved over 250 million meals,” MacAulay says. “So if you think about the scale, it is having an impact.” According to the app’s estimate, that translates to taking about 135,000 cars off the road for a year, because apart from the global warming gas released by the rotten food in landfills, the climate impact also includes the land and water used to grow that food and the gas used to power the trucks and factories that prepare and transport food. “That’s a huge amount, especially considering that in the US all food loss and waste accounts for about 6% of the total greenhouse gas emissions footprint,” says Alexandria Coari with the food waste nonprofit ReFED．“Marked-down alert apps like Too Good To Go are especially popular among businesses that produce baked goods, so there’s no shortage of pastries and pizzas available. I think in the areas where they are trying to expand into retail grocery, even into manufacturing, there’s still a little bit to be figured out there.” 1．How does the app function? A．By collecting wasted food around. B．By buying food directly from local suppliers. C．By selling leftovers cheaply to buyers in need. D．By matching factories with the remaining food. 2．What will the app record after a “surprise bag” is sold? A．The updated information of “surprise bags”. B．The buyer’s effort to reduce climate impacts. C．The carbon emissions caused by this purchase. D．The amount of electricity used in this purchase. 3．What does the author mainly intend to show in paragraph 4? A．The wide use of the app. B．The effect brought by the app. C．The harm caused by food waste. D．The impact of cars on the climate. 4．What might the app focus on for its future development according to Coari? A．Cooperation with more bakeries. B．Setting up a food waste nonprofit. C．Expanding business to other areas. D．Giving out more “surprise bags”. 话题2 做人与做事 Passage 6 About once a week, a vet (兽医) Kwane Stewart heads down to San Diego's East Village to make his rounds, serving the dogs, cats and birds who are the treasured pets of downtown's homeless community. Stewart's parents were huge animal lovers. At the age of 6, he knew he dreamed of being a vet. After graduation from a Colorado vet science program, he spent the next decade as a vet. In 2008, he worked as head vet at a country-run animal shelter in an area struck by the Great Recession. For four years, he saw pets abandoned and the work was extremely depressing. Stewart said he was burned out with guilt and ready to quit. Then one morning on his way to work, he saw a homeless man and a dog. He treated the dog's skin condition and the animal was transformed. The owner was beyond grateful and said, “Thanks for not ignoring me and for treating my dog.” “That was the moment for me. I got back to saving animals and doing it on my own terms.”Stewart said. A few weeks later he set up a pop-up vet clinic at a soup kitchen, and when clients there suggested he take his services further, his new job as “Street Vet” began. In addition to treating common diseases, Stewart often provides vaccines and general wellness checks. He also promotes "fear-free" pet care. Many of the people Stewart serves are not just grateful for the help but also form a deep bond with him, seeing him as someone who not only treats their pets but also acknowledges their humanity. “I can dream a little bit that people from all over the world will want to emulate what I do.” Stewart said. Right now, he is building a network of trusted volunteers, technicians with hospitals and clinics. “These are all people who just reached out and said.“ “I'm inspired by what you do. How do I do it?” he said. 1．What caused Stewart's intention to quit being a vet? A．He was let down by his total financial gain. B．He felt ashamed of his limited individual effort at animal care. C．He was unable to fulfill his job due to his health problems. D．He thought being a vet was too exhausting and challenging. 2．What can we learn about Stewart's current job? A．He runs a non-profit animal shelter. B．He adopts many abandoned pets. C．He attends to homeless people's pets. D．He receives worldwide recognition for his work. 3．What do many people think of Stewart? A．Patient and sincere. B．Frank and odd. C．Optimistic and humble. D．Sympathetic and respectable. 4．What does the underlined word “emulate” in the last paragraph mean? A．Follow the example of. B．Show respect for. C．Put the blame on. D．Lay emphasis on. Passage 7 In the mid-19th century, a simple operation could often be a death sentence. Even if a patient survived the surgeon’s knife, they frequently fell victim to deadly infections (感染) afterwards. Hospitals were filled with the smell of decay (腐烂), and surgeons saw infection as an unavoidable part of surgery. Joseph Lister, a British surgeon, was deeply troubled by the high death rates from post-surgical infections. He refused to accept that they were inevitable. While studying wound inflammation, he learned about the work of Louis Pasteur, who proposed that germs (tiny, invisible organisms) caused decay and disease. This was a revolutionary idea at the time. Lister made a brilliant connection. He reasoned that if germs in the air were causing wounds to decay, then the solution was to kill these germs before they could enter the wound. He began experimenting with carbolic acid, a chemical used to treat waste water. He developed a system where he would spray a fine mist of carbolic acid in the air around the operating area, clean surgical tools with it, and soak wound dressings in it. The results were dramatic. The death rate from infection following his surgeries plummeted. Despite his success, Lister faced significant resistance from the medical community. Many senior surgeons believed that Lister was accusing them of being dirty. They were unwilling to change their old ways. However, Lister persisted, patiently publishing his findings and demonstrating his methods. Gradually, as other surgeons adopted his antiseptic techniques, the evidence became undeniable. Surgery was transformed. Lister’s principles of killing germs to prevent infection laid the foundation for modern antiseptic surgery. His work, built on Pasteur’s germ theory, saved countless lives and forever changed the course of medicine, turning surgery from a dreaded last resort into a safe, life-saving practice. 1．What was the common belief about infections in surgery before Lister’s time? A．They were caused by dirty surgical tools. B．They were an unavoidable part of surgery. C．They could be easily treated with chemicals. D．They only happened in unclean hospitals. 2．What was the key idea from Louis Pasteur that inspired Lister? A．The importance of washing hands. B．The use of carbolic acid for cleaning. C．The germ theory of disease. D．The method of spraying chemicals in the air. 3．The word “plummeted” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to . A．increased slightly B．remained stable C．rose dramatically D．fell sharply 4．The most appropriate title for the passage would be . A．The Discovery of Germ Theory B．The Life Story of a Great Surgeon C．The Use of Carbolic Acid in Medicine D．The Man Who Conquered Surgical Infection Passage 8 The first time I went to Germany with my boyfriend, I was very young and hadn’t been to many places. As soon as we arrived, I had this incredible revelation.“I know all about this area. The food, the language. I know all about the Schwarzwald, the Black Forest,”I said to his German family.“How do you know about this?” they asked, in disbelief. That was the first time it dawned on me how much I knew about the rest of the world, and how prepared I was for it, just from growing up in New York City — that I had been everywhere before I’d ever actually gone anywhere. I grew up in the Chelsea Projects, 288 10th Avenue at 26th Street. A lot of kids there were first generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese, or just name a language, and they were speaking it. You ate every imaginable food from the rest of the world there. You were exposed to all different kinds of traditions. It wasn’t just that. The whole city was a classroom. All over town, you learned stuff you didn’t even know you were learning. You didn’t have to be rich to learn it, either. My mom was a teacher — a great Head Start teacher — and she made sure I partook of everything New York had to offer people who didn’t have any money, because she knew it was the greatest education in the world. We went to all the museums, which were free back then. We’d ride the bus to Lincoln Center, before it was Lincoln Center, and watch dancers dancing there. Or we’d take the train to Coney Island. Those trips are among my fondest memories. New York City played a big part in making me who I am. It’s where I learned that I could pursue whatever I loved, but that I couldn’t be a slacker (偷懒的人). The city is everything you’ve heard it is. It’s crazy, it’s horrible, it’s magnificent, it’s beautiful. It’s a real live wire, hard to leave. 1．What contributed to the author’s knowledge of Germany? A．Her childhood experience. B．Her boyfriend’s descriptions. C．Her past travel adventures. D．Her previous school education. 2．What can we learn about the author’s neighborhood? A．It was a tourist hotspot for traditions. B．It was famous for its many restaurants. C．Kids there were born outside of America. D．Parents there spoke their mother tongues. 3．What did New York provide? A．Diverse learning opportunities. B．Quality education programs. C．Financial support for parents. D．Welfare benefits for the poor. 4．From which book is the text most likely taken? A．Into Unknown Skies. B．Never Can Say Goodbye. C．Mom is Always by My Side. D．Falling for the Hometown Girl. Passage 9 （2024·山东聊城·二模）It wasn’t until I got into college and took a class on creative writing that I began to trust my own madness. The professor encouraged us to color outside the lines and trust our abilities as a writer. We had weekly sessions where we read each other’s work and had to give constructive criticism. On our first assignment, I struggled with getting my ideas onto paper. I knew that kind of story I wanted to tell, but as a reserved young man, I was terrified of judgement from my peers. I was afraid they would think my writing was too dark or really messed up. But finally, after spending hours thinking of making the writing more socially acceptable, I decided to write it like I felt it. In the next critique session, I was shocked at the reaction from my peers. There was some constructive criticism, which really helped me improve, but overall, they loved how realistic and convincing my writing was. At the end of the class, the professor asked me if she could use my assignment as a sample for her other classes to know that they can trust their own madness with their writing. For the final we had a huge paper for which we had to write on Henry V. The professor encouraged me to write it in the voice I had developed in the creative writing class, so I did. The consequence was that she called it a graduate level paper and asked to use it as another sample. That year I ended up winning a writing award. I also entered a writing contest online and out of hundreds of entries, got an honorable mention. And that was when I decided to have a shot at fiction. 1．What does the underlined phrase “color outside the lines” mean in the first paragraph? A．Stress the words. B．Generate new ideas. C．Add color to the lines. D．Take risks. 2．What happened with the author’s first assignment? A．He messed it up. B．He didn’t know how to do it. C．He felt insecure about it. D．He adjusted it in an acceptable way. 3．What can we know from paragraph 3? A．His peers thought his writing was persuasive. B．His peers criticized his writing style. C．The professor asked him to teach others to write. D．His writing reached graduate level. 4．What was the secret of the author’s success in writing? A．His persistence in writing. B．Trust in his own madness. C．His professor’s encouragement. D．Constructive criticism from his peers. Passage 10 “The first moment that I started to plant a seed (种子) here in Oregon, it was something exciting because in my country, I did it with my parents when I was little. It is a culture that one already carries in the heart, in the blood — one where you get used to growing your own food, ” said Maxi Hernández. That tradition became the base of her farm, Mr. Farm, where she grows fresh food to feed her community and families. She used her small garden to not only feed her families but also share vegetables with neighbors door-to-door, a practice that motivated her to do more. Maxi soon noticed a bigger need: her community, especially Latinos, lacked access to fresh produce. Many received canned (罐装的) food, which deviated from Latino culture’s love for fresh produce — so many canned items went unused, resulting in waste. This, paired with the fact that nearly 14 million US Latinos face food problems, pushed her to act. She connected with Oregon Food Bank through Guerreras Latinas, became an official, and now uses their resources to help families — especially those on low incomes — get healthy food. As a mother, farming led her to take pride in serving her children fresh, healthy vegetables. It also led her to leave a restaurant job for the passion of growing food for others — she now calls herself  “a farmer”. Now in her third year of farming, she aims to expand beyond a family business: she wants to hire others and grow more vegetables, believing “everyone is part of the community because we all have to eat. ” Maxi’s idea matches Feeding America’s goal to end hunger. “No human being should go hungry, and we all have the right to have food on our tables,” she says. This wish keeps her fighting, as she knows unity (团结) can make that goal a reality — one fresh vegetable at a time. 1．Why did Maxi Hernández feel excited at planting a seed in Oregon? A．It let her share food nearby. B．It reminded her of childhood. C．It led to her farm. D．It was her local food culture. 2．What do the underlined words “deviated from” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Agreed with. B．Depended on. C．Went against. D．Belonged to. 3．What can we learn about farming from paragraph 3? A．It is Maxi’s part-time job. B．It helps Maxi reconnect with her kids. C．It has made Maxi love her restaurant job. D．It has reshaped Maxi’s life in some degree. 4．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us about Maxi? A．She uses vegetables to fight hunger. B．She connects her aim with ending hunger. C．She advocates growing one’s own food. D．She ignores the role of unity in her goal. 话题3 科学与技术 Passage 11 The model called Agua Prope, meaning clean water, was presented by a team of middle school students from Houston. At the future City Nationals in Washington DC, the students’ goal was to build a city with a clean and reliable water supply. Many members on the Houston team have roots in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest and most contaminated (被污染的) city, where water shortages and access to clean water are a constant problem. Karachi is quite underdeveloped now. Unlike in America, a lot of people are on the streets — they don’t have water to drink or they’re drinking contaminated water. It’s very hard to even like showers over the day. The government in Karachi says the city supplies only half of the water it needs daily. The consequences of Karachi’s water problems are heartbreaking. UNICEF reports every year 53 thousand children die of diarrhea (腹泻) caused by drinking contaminated water. Students on the Houston team say their model includes a stable system, which monitors supply and demand, storage, filtration (过滤), and diversion of conventional as well as flood waters across the Jacksonville landscape. The project Agua Prope is located in Jacksonville Florida, where the main problems are storm surges, hurricanes and floods. Actually a lot of problems caused by water shortage and pollution are going on internationally right now, especially in coastal cities. There, limited access to clean drinking water or drinking contaminated water may lead to developmental disorders and cancer-related issues. Agua Prope model won the People’s Choice Award based on voting by the general public, and the best futuristic city award. This model calls for technology so advanced that it will be decades before it can be put into effect. But the students say they hope one day within the next 50 years their vision of a clean water city will become a reality. 1．Why did the students choose to focus on water problems? A．Their teacher forced them to choose this topic. B．Water problems are rare in their hometown. C．Many of them come from a city with serious water shortages. D．They wanted to win an international science competition. 2．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．The effects of contaminated water in Karachi. B．The seriousness of water problems in Karachi and Pakistan. C．The solutions to water problems in Karachi. D．The history of water supply in Pakistan. 3．What problems does Jacksonville face? A．Earthquakes and droughts. B．Floods and hurricanes. C．Volcanic eruptions and storms. D．Sandstorms and water shortages. 4．What can we infer about the Agua Prope model from the last paragraph? A．It is already being used in some cities. B．It will be built in Jacksonville first. C．It is not yet possible to build with current technology. D．It is too expensive for any city to afford. Passage 12 Funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), a three-year, nearly $1 million Washington State University-led project explores and supports expanded testing for diseases that damage potato crops, with a broader goal of guarding the U.S. food supply from biological threats. Farmers who grow potatoes must test to ensure their crops are free of viruses and other pathogens (致病菌). Unchecked, viral, bacterial, and fungal (真菌的) diseases cause crop damage and great financial and food losses. “We need to detect pathogens early, accurately, and quickly to avoid large crop losses, helping fewer people around the world go hungry,” said Chakradhar Mattupalli, an assistant professor of plant pathology at the WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center. A test recently developed by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) allows growers to take samples of their crop, send the DNA and RNA to labs, and get results in around two weeks as to whether their potatoes are infected with a virus. However, the potato industry still lacks a way to test for many pathogens on a nationwide scale, Mattupalli said. To address this challenge, Mattupalli and his colleagues’ project has three primary objectives: (1) Develop a testing lab to check large volumes of potato samples for viruses. (2) Investigate if the testing protocol (科学实验计划) for viruses in potatoes can be expanded to detect fungal or bacterial pathogens. (3) Create training opportunities for students and field personnel on how to properly collect samples from plants and how to ship them to the lab for testing. “It’s a huge advantage when you don’t have to ship potatoes to testing locations and wait so long to get results,” Mattupalli said. “It took many years to develop this pathogen detection protocol, so now we want to expand this testing ability to make sure all potato growers benefit.” 1．Why was the project started? A．To prevent diseases in potato crops. B．To find new types of fungal diseases. C．To increase production of each potato crop. D．To avoid diseases threatening human health. 2．What does the author want to show in Paragraph 2? A．Farmers want their crops to be tested. B．Fewer people worldwide will go hungry. C．Avoiding large potato losses is important. D．Detecting pathogens early is challenging. 3．What are Mattupalli and his colleagues working hard at? A．Educating farmers on crop diseases. B．Improving and promoting their test. C．Making great profits from their test. D．Receiving more training themselves. 4．What would be the best title for the text? A．Increasing Production of Potatoes B．Attempting to Prevent World Hunger C．Reducing Biological Threats in Crops D．Testing Potato Crops to Detect Diseases Early Passage 13 With intelligent systems and new-age transit networks, life in the big cities will likely be happier and more efficient. After all, more than 60 percent of the world’s population is expected to live in cities by 2050, according to a UN report. The answer to making these cities more livable for so many people lies in creating “smart” cities. These cities will use 5G networks and the “internet of things” (IOT) to make everyday life safer and more convenient. Some cities are already using smart technology to improve the lives of residents. But what exactly does a smart city do? In the United States cities of Boston and Baltimore, smart trash cans can sense how full they are and inform cleaning workers when they need to be emptied. In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, traffic flow and energy usage are monitored and adjusted according to real-time data gathered from sensors around the city. And in Copenhagen, Denmark, a smart bike system allows riders to check on air quality and traffic conditions as they ride. Smart cities will be interactive, allowing their residents to feel like they’re truly shaping their environment, instead of merely existing in it. “One of the most important reasons to have a smart city is that we can actually communicate with our environment in a way that we never have in the past,” said Mrinalini Ingram, head of a telecom company. Smart cities will also allow us to save resources. By using sensors and 5G networks to monitor the use of water, gas and electricity, city managers can figure out how to distribute and save these resources more efficiently. Emissions of carbon dioxide and other air pollutants can be more closely monitored in smart cities as well. Of course, it will take time and money to turn our current cities into the smart cities of the future. But as we’ve already seen, more cities around the world are already adopting smart technology in small ways. China, for instance, is making investments in big cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou to make them “smarter”. It won’t be long until even more cities start to develop their own smart infrastructure (基础设施). 1．What calls for the development of smart cities? A．The rapid progress in 5G networks. B．More residents living in cities. C．The increase in world population. D．The concern over the safety in cities. 2．How does the writer illustrate the way smart cities work? A．By making a contrast. B．By listing figures. C．By giving examples. D．By telling a story. 3．How can smart cities achieve energy efficiency? A．By keeping track of how the resources are used. B．By ensuring no emission of air pollutants. C．By interacting directly with our environment. D．By educating residents to save resources. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward smart cities? A．Indifferent. B．Critical. C．Doubtful. D．Positive. Passage 14 Inspired by the Chinese blockbuster film Ne Zha 2, where the immortal Taiyi Zhenren uses the Seven-Coloured Lotus (莲花) to reconstruct bodies, a scientific team in Wuhan, Hubei Province has spent a decade developing real-life bone regeneration technology using lotus. A research team from Wuhan Polytechnic University’s School of Food Science and Engineering has pioneered a groundbreaking medical application using extracts from lotus root fibers. By employing 3D printing technology, they create customized bone scaffolds (支架) tailored to bone defect areas. These scaffolds stabilize fractured skeletons while guiding cells to grow along the lotus fiber structures, accelerating bone tissue regeneration. Jiang Xueye, a lead researcher on the team, explained that compared to traditional steel nail implants, the lotus fiber scaffolds address issues such as poor adaptability and extensive surgical exposure. They also significantly reduce the risk of patient rejection. Crucially, the scaffold’s degradation perfectly corresponds with the rate of new bone growth, making secondary removal surgeries unnecessary. The technology is currently undergoing animal trials and, if successfully applied in clinical settings, could dramatically lower treatment costs and ease suffering for fracture patients, the school noted. Beyond medical breakthroughs, the team has made remarkable progress in developing functional food ingredients and health products from lotus roots. Their patented lotus root powder preserves nearly all nutrients and can be used to create instant drink mixes, fish cakes and cookies, high-activity probiotic products through lactic acid bacteria fermentation (乳酸菌发酵). The gelatinized (糊化) powder also serves as a materials for 3D-printed foods, suggesting a future where imaginative treats shaped like Ne Zha or his Wind and Fire Wheels could be crafted on demand. 1．What is the main focus of the research team from Wuhan Polytechnic University? A．Creating traditional steel nail implants. B．Developing new 3D printers. C．Producing functional foods from lotus roots. D．Using lotus root fibers to rebuild bones. 2．What advantage do lotus fiber scaffolds have over traditional steel nail implants? A．They reduce the risk of patient rejection and avoid secondary surgeries. B．They are cheaper to produce. C．They never lead to immune rejection. D．They immediately dissolve post-surgery to prevent infection. 3．What is a potential application of the gelatinized lotus root powder? A．Construction materials for bridges. B．3D-printed foods shaped like characters or objects. C．Clothing for athletes. D．Fuel for vehicles. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards the research team’s work? A．Neutral and indifferent. B．Doubtful and critical. C．Enthusiastic and supportive. D．Confused and uncertain. Passage 15 In recent years, prefabricated dishes have grown rapidly popular in China. These are pre-cooked, seasoned, and packaged meals that require little to no preparation, offering a quick and convenient dining option without sacrificing major taste or nutrition. As people grow increasingly busier, time for cooking has become a rare resource. Prefabricated dishes address this pressing need by offering a significant reduction in meal preparation time. Other factors also contribute to their popularity — such as the convenience of e-commerce and delivery services that allow easy online ordering and quick home delivery, and the role of modern technology like vacuum and adjusted atmosphere packaging slows food spoilage. Along with precise temperature control and bacteria-killing techniques that ensure safety and quality, it is ultimately the fundamental demand for time-saving solutions in a nonstop world that serves as the primary driving force for their widespread acceptance. However, the rise of prefabricated dishes is not without concerns. Health issues remain a primary consideration, as some products contain additives and preservatives, which could pose risks if consumed excessively. Additionally, when compared to traditional freshly prepared meals, they often fall short in keeping the original flavor and nutritional value. In response, governments have carried out stricter safety standards and enhanced quality control measures. Meanwhile, certain manufacturers are actively exploring the use of natural ingredients and reducing additives to improve nutritional composition. As a growing trend in China’s food industry, prefabricated dishes provide undeniable convenience, yet consumers are advised to remain cautious about their dietary choices. The future of the industry relies on balanced development — where convenience, safety, and health can coexist. 1．What is the main reason behind the popularity of prefabricated dishes according to the text? A．The social trend of pursuing a modern lifestyle. B．The government’s strong promotion and supports. C．The superior flavor they offer compared to home-cooked meals. D．The time-saving convenience they provide in a fast-paced society. 2．The underlined word “spoilage” in Paragraph 2 most probably means the process of ______. A．losing nutritional value B．changing original flavor C．becoming bad or unfit to eat D．being delivered to customers 3．Which of the following best describes the current situation of prefabricated dishes according to the text? A．They are gradually replacing traditional cooking in most households. B．They are achieving widespread acceptance and also arousing doubts. C．They are considered as equally nutritious as freshly prepared meals. D．They have mostly addressed food safety issues through regulations. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward the industry’s future? A．Favorable. B．Objective. C．Critical. D．Indifferent. 话题4 生活与学习 Passage 16 I had been planning a hiking trip to the Canadian Rockies ever since I saw the beautiful scenery there in a magazine. My dream finally got realized last summer, when my wife and I went on a vacation to the national parks of the Alberta-British Columbia border (边界). After our experiences of a wet vacation in the beginning of summer in New Zealand a couple of years ago, we decided to push this trip to the end of summer — just to change things a bit. Our choice paid off. After the wettest June and July in its history, the region met with one of the longest periods of good weather in early August when we happened to visit. Banff National Park, which is the first national park in Canada, was our first destination. We spent an hour riding the boat in Banff before quickly heading off to the hikers’ dream place of Lake Louise, where we met our biggest disappointment of the trip. The park authorities determined that the area’s bears could pose a threat to smaller groups. To ensure visitors’ safety, all paths, including the Paradise Valley hike, were closed to groups of fewer than six people. Couples, such as us, were forced to hunt for couples with similar routes and physical abilities. We gave up halfway when realizing it was harder than expected. In order to fill the sudden vacuum (空缺) in our schedule, we then decided to visit Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke, which are two less-visited parks of the area, not because they lack scenery, but because bigger parks to their west get most of the tourist traffic. Driving toward the parks, my wife looked through maps, her eyes shining with curiosity. With each turn of the road, we felt a thrill of excitement. The unknown lay ahead, and we accepted it wholeheartedly, eager to see what hidden surprises awaited us around the next corner. 1．How might the author feel about the timing of their travel? A．Satisfied. B．Indifferent. C．Regretful D．Hesitant. 2．Why were paths to Lake Louise closed to small groups? A．To protect wildlife habitats. B．To avoid the risk of bear attacks. C．To increase tourist numbers. D．To aid systematic management. 3．What keeps Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke from being widely noticed? A．Their more attractive neighboring parks. B．Their inconvenient transportation. C．Their remote geographical location. D．Their unremarkable scenery. 4．What lesson can we draw from the author’s travel experience? A．Dare to take adventures. B．Stand up against unreasonable rules. C．Be careful to explore unfamiliar places. D．Be flexible and positive about the unexpected. Passage 17 At the airport, a security (安全) problem left my wife Cherié and me in a huge line, waiting to fly home to Cincinnati. Just as we accepted the wait, I worried a lot: I’d left our new camera, which cost $1, 500, in the rental car. I rushed to call the taxi company, and to my relief, they said the driver was coming to return the camera. When meeting me, he even turned down the reward I offered. When I got the camera and returned to the line to wait, the crowd had grown even bigger. I was sure I’d miss our flight. Then a security officer walked over, smiling. “People like you have a special entrance — no need to wait in line,” he said, gesturing for me to follow. He explained this special channel (通道) was set up to keep crowds orderly, and then he talked excitedly about my “movies” — Solo: A Star Wars Story, Champions and Now You See Me. That’s when I realized: he thought I was Woody Harrelson, an actor I’m always mistaken for. When he asked about the Champions cast, I laughed and said I hadn’t seen them in forever. As we reached a private security room, fear hit — I didn’t want trouble from the mix-up. I tried to show my ID, but he waved it off. “People like you use false names, right?” he said. I quickly said the first name that came to mind: “Karl Haffner”. Later I realized Karl and Woody share strange similarities — the same hometown, height, even eating only plants. Before I knew it, I was through security and waiting at the gate with the camera. Cherié looked at me with wide eyes, saying, “How did you cut the line?” I smiled broadly, holding up the camera. “Call me Woody—I got through the airport’s special channel for public figures,” I said. She rolled her eyes but laughed when I told her the story. To this day, I still feel special, for the happy mistake that reminded me: life’s best moments aren’t planned. A little mix-up and lots of laughter are all you need to make a trip unforgettable. 1．Why did the author phone the taxi company? A．To get the lost camera. B．To book another taxi ride. C．To return the rental camera. D．To express thanks for the service. 2．What happened to the author when he was waiting in line again? A．He kept the crowds orderly. B．He met Woody Harrelson. C．He was mistaken for an actor. D．He talked about his movies. 3．How did Cherié feel when seeing her husband according to paragraph 4? A．Annoyed. B．Frightened. C．Anxious. D．Curious. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Going with the Flow B．Believing in Strangers C．Enjoying a Happy Mistake D．Buying a Ticket to Life Passage 18 Curtis Newman knew the waterfall was coming. He’d sailed down this river before. He figured he and his wife Krystal and their 13-year-old son Hunter would jump out of the boat into the shallow water, rappel down (绕绳下降) the rocks on either side of the falls, and continue on their way, as he had on a previous trip. But this year was different. Heavy snow and spring rains had turned the usually controllable waterfall into something fierce (凶猛的). As they approached the waterfall late on the afternoon of the third day of their camping trip, Newman could tell from the increasing roar of water in the narrow canyon (峡谷) that they were in trouble. There was no way they’d be able to move down the rocks on either side of the waterfall. There was no cell phone service, and they hadn’t seen a single person in the past three days. As he wondered what to do, Newman heard voices coming from the other side of the waterfall. “We have to get those people a message,” he thought. He picked up a stick and pulled out his pocketknife to carve “Help”. He tried tossing it over the waterfall, but it floated away in the wrong directions. Krystal reminded him that he had a pen and paper in his backpack. Newman knew it was an impossible attempt, but he wrote “We are stuck here at the waterfall. Help please!” and put the note into a bottle. This time, he threw the bottle over the waterfall successfully. It took them about 30 minutes to go back to the beach where they had lunch. By about 10:30 p.m., they pulled out their sleeping bags. Then, just after midnight, they heard a helicopter hovering (盘旋) above them. Newman turned to his son and started shaking him. They got rescued. “The rescuers said that they had been performing these kinds of rescues, but no one had ever been rescued by a message in a bottle,” Newman said. 1．What made this year distinct from the previous one? A．The more dangerous waterfall. B．The usual weather conditions. C．The extremely narrow canyon. D．The uncontrolled small boat. 2．What does the underlined word “tossing” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Putting. B．Rowing. C．Hanging. D．Throwing. 3．What can we infer from Newman’s words in the last paragraph? A．Newman was proud of himself. B．One of the rescuers found the bottle. C．Newman’s way of seeking help was rare. D．The rescuers were quite passionate. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．An Impossible Try. B．A Rescue from A Bottle. C．A Smart Father. D．An Adventure in A Canyon. Passage 19 At a summer camp in a Southern California suburb, the grandmas were in charge. Every week, they taught a group of 8-to-14-year- olds life skills like how to cook and sew (缝制). “Loneliness is something that seniors are challenged with, and they love having younger people around them,” said Zainab Hussain, a program manager at Olive Community Services, a nonprofit that hosted the camp to bring teens and elderly adults together. In the camp, a small room was filled with energy as the kids chatted and chewed on snacks. Some grandmas were around and watched, content to just be around the youngsters. Haqiqah Abdul Rahim, one of the grandmas serving as the instructor for sewing, said many kids don’t learn these skills at school, so they’re filling in a gap. She stood in front of the room at the start of the activity, holding up various tools and explaining what they were. Rahim also didn’t get to spend a lot of time with her grandchildren because they didn’t live close. “It is heartwarming to be able to interact with those who love being around you,” Rahim said. The summer camp was held in partnership with the Golden Connections Club, started by14-year-old high school student Leena Albinali. She lived with her grandma but realized other students didn't have the same opportunity to spend as much time with their grandparents. She also learned about ageism (年龄歧视) and other challenges faced by senior adults in one of her classes. “They treat us like we’re their grandchildren,” Albinali said.“ We share what we know about artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives, and the elders share their life stories and advice. One of the most important things they’ve shared with me is to live in the moment, something that’s taken on new meaning for me — The people we have right now are not going to be with us forever.” 1．What is the purpose of the summer camp? A．To teach kids life skills. B．To help seniors fight loneliness. C．To connect generations. D．To educate kids to respect seniors. 2．How does Rahim find her job of teaching sewing in the camp? A．It makes up for the lessons at school. B．It offers career options to kids in future. C．It inspires kids’ interest in her profession. D．It reminds her to contact her grandchildren. 3．What inspired Albinali to set up Golden Connections Club? A．Her school’s support. B．Her own experience. C．Seniors’ common voice. D．Ageism her grandma got. 4．What message does Albinali want to convey in the last paragraph? A．The shared challenges facing generations. B．The curiosity of seniors about technology. C．The wisdom of the seniors’ life experience. D．The enriching exchange across generations. Passage 20 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately. And according to a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, roughly half of today’s work activities could be automated (自动的) by 2055. Could “teaching” be on that list? Computers are capable of levels of calculations we could only dream of achieving with our minds alone. But when a human teacher can connect to a student by having “been there”, through heartfelt listening, they can inspire their students to learn, create, and excel. Even AI with advanced technology can’t do this. So, chances are good that your job is safe for the near future. But it is going to change, and AI is going to be a part of education. Hopefully, robots will be joining us quite soon... as teaching assistants. Recently, a Georgia Tech professor built an AI teaching assistant for his classroom, which allowed him to more effectively manage over 400 students all over the world. His AI tends to answer more routine questions, freeing him to do other important tasks. A variety of robots are also being used in South Korea and Japan as a resource to supplement (补充) language learning. Students can go through any variety of conversational practices, and the AI can monitor mistakes in usage and pronunciation. In fact, research shows that these programs can help resolve (解决) issues like shyness, confidence, and frustration that can arise when practicing repetitively with a teacher: A robot will not get tired, no matter how many mistakes a child makes. Surprisingly, the West is much more hesitant (犹豫不决) about embracing the integration (融合，整合) of robots and AI in our classrooms, but the tides are quickly turning. Should you start packing up your desk? Absolutely not. The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient. In the future, Robots will be teachers’ good friends. 1．The author’s attitude towards human teachers’ future can be described as A．worried B．optimistic C．doubtful D．confused 2．What does the author want to show by giving the example of Georgia Tech professor? A．AI will control future teaching. B．AI will make no big difference. C．AI will do more difficult jobs. D．AI will greatly help teachers. 3．In what way does a robot do better than a human teacher? A．Being patient. B．Being creative. C．The ability to inspire. D．The ability to communicate. 4．What is the author’s final conclusion about future teaching? A．Robots will play a leading role. B．Teachers will be replaced by robots. C．Robots will be teachers’ good friends. D．Teachers will teach without leaving home. 话题5 文化与艺术 Passage 21 Labubu dolls, first introduced by artist Kasing Lung, have evolved from book characters into a global pop-culture phenomenon. Their recent surge in popularity is significantly driven by celebrity influence, with figures like Rihanna and David Beckham being spotted with them. The unique aesthetic (审美) of Labubu — a contrast of cute, fluffy ears with sharp teeth — fits with the global anime (动漫) style. However, their appeal is not merely aesthetic. The manufacturer, Pop Mart, employs clever marketing strategies. They release products in limited quantities, creating a sense of urgency. Furthermore, the dolls are primarily sold in “blind boxes”, where the specific model inside is unknown until purchase. This introduces a lottery-like excitement and the potential to acquire a rare doll with high resale value, transforming the act of buying from a simple purchase into a collectible hunt. Critically, this “movement” is targeted at adults, not children. The trend is rooted in deeper cultural currents. Labubu offers a form of escape, providing a psychological comfort by echoing the simplicity of childhood and offering a temporary relief from the complexities of modern life. Beyond psychological comfort, the doll holds symbolic weight in a consumer society. In a world where homes are full and ownership often defines identity, owning a rare doll that fits on a handbag still feels special. As one article suggests, in our pursuit of these dolls, we may see a reflection of our own desires and identities. However, this phenomenon also raises questions about modern consumption. The compulsive buying behavior driven by blind boxes and limited editions can lead to excessive spending and waste. While these dolls bring joy and community to many, observers caution that the line between a meaningful hobby and impulsive consumption can sometimes become blurred, reminding consumers to find a balance between emotional satisfaction and rational behavior. 1．What is the key marketing feature that makes buying Labubu dolls similar to a lottery? A．Celebrity support. B．Limited quantity releases. C．The blind box sales method. D．Symbolic meaning in consumer society. 2．What can be inferred about adult consumers of Labubu dolls from the passage? A．They prefer simple childhood memories over modern complexities. B．They are mainly interested in the dolls’ investment value. C．They care more about quality than appearance. D．They have replaced traditional toys with these dolls. 3．The word “compulsive” in the last paragraph most likely means ________. A．reasonable. B．selective. C．uncontrollable. D．calculated. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．The Dangers of Blind Box Marketing Strategies B．Labubu Dolls: More Than Just Child's Play C．How Celebrities Shape Modern Shopping Trends D．The Art Behind Labubu’s Unique Aesthetic Design Passage 22 In comparison with the history of Western theatre, the history of scenic design is short. While the golden age of Greek theatre occurred more than two thousand years ago, the intensive use of scenery in the theatre did not begin until after 1600, and the position of scenic designer — the individual responsible for the visual appearance and function of the scenic and property elements of a theatrical production — did not become a commonly credited production position until the mid-1920s. Robert Edmond Jones is generally acknowledged as among the first credited scenic designers, for a 1915 production of The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife. The term scenery can include any noncostume visual element used in support of a production. In the context of this article, however, it will be defined as any nonpermanent two-or three-dimensional background or environmental element that is placed on the stage so as to suggest the historical period, location, and mood of the play being performed. While properties — e.g., set props (sofas, chairs, and so forth) and hand props (any noncostume items handled by the actors, such as glassware, or books) — do the same, they generally are not considered to be scenery. There was very little scenery used in Western theatres before the early 1600s. While Greek and Roman plays were performed outdoors in delicate and grand structures, there is little physical evidence to suggest that scenery, as defined above, was used on these stages. Medieval European drama used standardized scenic elements called “mansions” (representations of heaven, and so forth) to describe the various locations needed in the drama that constituted the most part of the period’s plays. Mansions were often mounted in the nave (正厅) of a church, on a platform in front of a church, or in a town square. They were also used in combination with pageant wagons (盛会马车), usually held between one and three mansions, and were pulled from location to location, and were arranged to create the appropriate setting. 1．What’s the purpose of the author mentioning Greek theatre? A．To illustrate the Greek civilization. B．To tell the advancement of Greece in theatre. C．To tell the short history of the scenic design. D．To explain the significance of Western theatre. 2．The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife is accepted as the symbol of a drama with ________. A．a commonly credited production position B．a good fame for Robert Edmond Jones C．detailed chapters enjoyed by audience D．the first widely approved scenic design 3．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．Set props and hand props. B．The definition of scenery. C．Materials placed on the stage. D．The historical period of the play. 4．What can be inferred from paragraph 3? A．“Mansions” quite fit the concept of scenery. B．Greek and Roman plays used mixed scenery. C．Greek and Roman plays used excellent scenery. D．Mansions were movable scenery drawn by horses. Passage 23 Labubu dolls are hard to find. Even at the giant flagship store of their maker, Pop Mart, in Shanghai, customers are told they need to wait a week or longer. The lovely creatures, sold in “blind boxes” so that buyers don’t know which one they will get, are loved not only by Chinese children but also by famous people at home and abroad. For many years, Chinese shoppers liked to follow foreign trends in fashion, make-up, hotels and other areas. But now, they are turning to local luxury brands, high-end make-up labels and milk tea shops. Furthermore, many of these brands are winning fans in other countries. Chinese brands are beginning to penetrate international markets with their unique products. As consumers have become more careful about spending, cheap but good-quality local brands have grown popular. But lower prices are not the only reason for the love of Chinese brands. In many cases shoppers are paying the same or even more for local products. For instance, the best selling drinks at Chagee, a tea chain that went public in New York in April, are tea lattes(拿铁)that sell for 15-20 yuan ($2-3), almost the same as Starbucks’s top drinks in China. Chinese consumers are also now far less crazy about foreign goods simply because they are foreign. The rapid rise of Laopu proves that. Instead of copying Western style, both Laopu and Chagee have shown off their Chineseness. It has worked. The competition is not limited to China. Pop Mart now has stores in more than 20 countries, including at least 37 in America. Chagee will have more than 1,300 shops outside China by the end of the year, up from almost none four years ago. Experts believe that the more foreign recognition these brands get, the more popular they become within China. The popularity on Western social media over Labubu dolls is thought to have made them even more famous at home. 1．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A．To promote a product. B．To introduce the topic. C．To present an argument. D．To show the present situation. 2．What does the underlined word “penetrate” in paragraph 2 most likely mean? A．Reject B．Ignore C．Enter D．Quit 3．What does the example of Chagee’s tea lattes show? A．Price matters most to consumers. B．Some local brands achieve high pricing. C．cheap local brands are popular in China. D．Chinese tea chains outperform foreign ones. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．The Charm of Chinese luxury Brands B．Why Milk Tea Brands Win the hearts C．From Local Toy to Global Hit: Pop Mart leads the Way D．From Foreign Trends to Local Love: Chinese Brands Shine Passage 24 If you’re living and working in a blame culture, you might have noticed how people are afraid to speak up when things go wrong. They know those in charge will be looking for people to use as goats to punish and shame. Research indicates the principles apply in workplaces, families and other group contexts as well. Living and working in this kind of culture leads to harmful results-group members fear being blamed, making them understandably secretive, distrusting and afraid to ask for help. In employment contexts, if staff have concerns about mistakes in the work they’re doing, they’ll tend to stay silent. In situations where people’s health and safety are at risk, disasters may occur. One solution is to create what psychologists (心理学家) call psychological safety. In a psychologically safe environment, there’s a sense of shared responsibility when things go wrong and mistakes are generally seen as a learning opportunity. Team members grow to trust one another; there’s a spirit of openness and people are comfortable asking for help when they need it. Research shows that this has benefits for people’s job satisfaction and commitment. Your ability to promote a psychologically safe culture will depend partly on your role in the group. If you’re in a leadership position, then you have a great opportunity to demonstrate the kind of behaviours and attitudes that create a trusting and open environment. You could start by being open with others about any mistakes you’ve made in the past and how you’ve responded in a constructive way to them. You could also invite others to share their past experiences in a similar way or bring this same approach to project reviews, asking what went well and what could have gone better. When it comes to addressing mistakes or shortcomings, don’t look to point fingers, but give constructive responding. 1．How may people behave in a blame culture? A．Rely on outside help. B．Worry about health issues. C．Fear taking responsibility. D．Apply the principles in families. 2．What is a feature of a psychologically safe environment? A．People learn from mistakes. B．Psychologists offer help. C．Safety concerns are common. D．Satisfying jobs are promised. 3．Which helps leaders create a great environment? A．Lectures on leadership. B．Sincere communications with others. C．Meetings about teamwork. D．Trainings on constructive responding. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Research on a better culture. B．Promoting personal growth. C．Benefits of psychological safety. D．Breaking out of blame culture. Passage 25 With the young unable to afford to leave home and the old at risk of isolation, more families are choosing to live together. The doorway to peace and quiet, for Nick Bright at least, leads straight to his mother-in-law, who lives on the ground floor, while he lives upstairs with his wife and their two daughters. Four years ago they all moved into a three-storey Victorian house in Bristol — one of a growing number of multigenerational families in the UK living together under the same roof. They share a front door and a washing machine, but Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room on the ground floor. “We floated the idea to my mum of sharing at a house,” says Kathryn Whitehead. Rita cuts in: “We spoke more with Nick because I think it’s a big thing for Nick to live with his mother-in-law.” And what does Nick think? “From my standpoint, it all seems to work well. Would I recommend it? Yes, I think I would.” It’s hard to tell exactly how many people agree with him, but research indicates that the numbers have been rising for some time. Official reports suggest that the number of households with three generations living together had risen from 325,000 in 2001 to 419,000 in 2013. Other varieties of multigenerational family are more common. Some people live with their elderly parents; many more adult children are returning to the family home, if they ever left. It is said that about 20% of 25 — 34-year-olds live with their parents, compared with 16% in 1991. The total number of all multigenerational households in Britain is thought to be about 1.8 million. Stories like that are more common in parts of the world where multigenerational living is more firmly rooted. In India, particularly outside cities, young women are expected to move in with their husband’s family when they get married. 1．Who mainly uses the ground floor in the Victorian house in Bristol? A．Nick. B．Rita. C．Kathryn. D．The daughters. 2．What is Nick’s attitude towards sharing the house with his mother-in-law? A．Indifferent. B．Carefree. C．Tolerant. D．Unwilling. 3．What is the author’s statement about multigenerational family based on? A．Family traditions. B．Financial reports. C．Published statistics. D．Public opinions. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Lifestyles in different countries. B．Conflicts between generations. C．A housing problem in Britain. D．A rising trend of living in the UK. Passage 26 话题6 运动与健康 In a clinical trial with 80 adults, a team of researchers found that sleep extension reduced energy intake and resulted in a negative energy balance in real-life settings among adults with overweight who habitually reduced their sleep duration (持续时间). The findings appear in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. Obesity is a major public health concern. Much evidence suggests that sleeping less than 7 hours per night on a regular basis is associated with adverse health results. Particularly, insufficient sleep duration has been increasingly recognized as an important factor for obesity. However, it remains unknown whether extending sleep duration can be an effective strategy for preventing obesity. The clinical trial involved 80 adults aged 21 to 40 years with a body mass index (BMI) between 25.0 and 29.9, and habitual sleep duration of less than 6.5 hours per night. The study was conducted from November 1, 2014 to October 30, 2020. The participants were able to increase their sleep duration by an average of 1.2 hours per night after a personalized sleep counseling (咨询) session. Overall, participants who increased their sleep duration were able to reduce their calorie intake by an average of 270 kcal per day — which would translate to roughly 12 kg of weight loss over three years if the effects were maintained over a long term. Ultimately, the researchers hope to examine the underlying (潜在的) mechanisms that may explain these results, and believe their work should encourage new, larger studies on weight control to determine if extending sleep can support weight-loss programs and help prevent or reverse obesity. “In our earlier work, we understood that sleep is important for appetite regulation,” Dr. Tasali said. “Now we’ve shown that in real life, without making any other lifestyle changes, you can extend your sleep and eat fewer calories. This could really help people trying to lose weight.” 1．What’s the new finding of the research? A．Sleep extension can lead to weight problems. B．Extending sleep duration helps reduce caloric intake. C．Controlling energy intake is the key to losing weight. D．Overweight adults often decrease their sleep duration. 2．What’s the probable meaning of the underlined word “adverse” in paragraph 2? A．Harmful. B．Unique. C．Lasting. D．Apparent. 3．According to the text, the subject of the study ________. A．usually slept 6.5 hours per night B．were 80 adults of the similar age group C．got advice on sleep tailored to themselves D．were particularly chosen from a certain place 4．What do researchers think of the study? A．Its results are hard to explain clearly. B．It lays a foundation for further studies. C．It’s unreliable with many factors ignored. D．It has solved all the puzzles of researchers. Passage 27 As the sun slowly sets, painting the sky orange and red, many people experience a sense of sadness. This is called “sunset anxiety”, and it is quite common during the shorter daylight hours of winter. As days grow shorter and nights longer, people often feel pressured by the sense of not having enough time. Unfinished tasks and unmet responsibilities flood their minds at sunset, making them feel stressed. Research suggests that when winter brings reduced sunlight, many people are more likely to experience sunset anxiety. As daylight hours are shorter, those who are used to high productivity during the day may feel sad — “another day wasted” — as nightfall arrives. The human biological clock is influenced by light. When sunset comes earlier, the brain may misread it as a reminder to rest, yet modern work schedules and lifestyles don’t change accordingly. This discordance can make the body tired while the mind remains tense (紧张的), causing anxiety. Sunset often marks the end of the workday. However, for those who live alone or don’t have a rich social life, the arrival of darkness can make them feel lonelier and more likely to experience negative feelings. When the sun sets, try things that help calm your mind, like making tea, listening to calm music, or reading a book. They can help you feel better and reduce anxiety. Exercising properly can also help improve your state of mind. Even a short 20-minute walk can reduce the tension caused by sunset. Sunset is meant to be one of the most beautiful moments of the day, but if it starts to cause anxiety, it’s time to rethink our lifestyles and mental health. Let sunset be a peaceful time instead of a time of stress. The fall of night is not meant to frighten us but to teach us to enjoy the starlight. In our short lives, perhaps we can slow down, accepting the passage of time rather than fighting against it. After all, every sunset means a new day will come. 1．What is “sunset anxiety” mainly about? A．Feeling tired from a whole day’s hard work. B．Feeling stressed because of others’ productivity. C．Feeling afraid of complete darkness after sunset. D．Feeling worried or sad as the day comes to an end. 2．What does the underlined word “discordance” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Exchange. B．Mismatch. C．Failure. D．Agreement. 3．What is suggested as a way to reduce “sunset anxiety”? A．Go out to make more friends. B．Improve daytime productivity. C．Have a hard workout at sunset. D．Turn sunset into a time to relax. 4．What does the author say about sunset in the last paragraph? A．It should be viewed positively. B．It stresses the passage of time. C．It influences people’s lifestyles. D．It can make people slow down. Passage 28 We’ve all experienced the sudden urge to check our phone, and a new study from Duke University might explain why. The research suggests that this isn’t just a bad habit, but rather that our smartphones might be reshaping our brain’s reward system, making us seek information in a way similar to how we seek food or money. The study involved people playing a simple game where they had to choose between different symbols that offered certain chances of receiving a reward. The rewards were either money, the opportunity to learn a random piece of information (like a fun fact), or nothing. Meanwhile, the participants’ brain activity was monitored using FMRI scans. The results were striking. The researchers found that the brain’s dopamine-rich reward centers, particularly the vmPFC (前额叶皮层), became active when participants were expecting both monetary rewards and informational rewards. This suggests that our brains process the opportunity to gain new information as a valuable reward itself. The desire for information followed a classic “law of demand” — the more expensive (in terms of effort or cost) it was to get information, the less people sought it, just like any other product. “This finding helps explain the ‘checking’ behavior we see with smartphones,” said the study’s lead author. “Each time we slide down to refresh our news feed or check updates, we are essentially seeking a small piece of new information. Our brain perceives this information as having potential value, releasing dopamine (多巴胺) that makes the action feel rewarding, even if the information itself is unimportant.” The researchers believe this insight is crucial for understanding modern behaviors. It indicates that the appeal of digital platforms is not merely about social connection but taps into a fundamental biological mechanism. However, they also warn that this cycle, if left unchecked, could contribute to problematic internet use, as the brain gets caught in a continuous circle of seeking minor informational rewards. 1．How does the author introduce his topic? A．By presenting a personal experience. B．By describing a common daily behavior. C．By quoting a famous philosopher’s saying. D．By comparing ancient and modern human behaviors. 2．The author mentions the “FMRI scans” in Paragraph 2 mainly to ________. A．emphasize the high cost of the scientific research B．describe the physical experience of the participants C．provide objective evidence for the study’s conclusions D．explain the complex technology used in modern psychology 3．What does the “law of demand” in Paragraph 3 indicate ? A．The harder it is to get information, the less people want it. B．People always want more information regardless of the cost. C．The value of information decreases as it becomes easier to get. D．Information is the most valuable product in the modern world. 4．What is the potential risk of the brain’s reward system for information? A．It could slow down our thinking process. B．It might end up with too much screen time. C．It can damage our brain’s fundamental structure. D．It will prevent us from learning essential knowledge. Passage 29 Following the crowd may not always be in a person’s best interest. But new research suggests that teens who go along with their friends may end up healthier as adults. Scientists have known that close friendships are good for health. That’s true for both teens and adults. The finding inspired Joseph Allen, a psychologist at the University of Virginia, and his team to study whether experiences during teen years would influence adult health. So they followed 171 teens, starting when the kids were just 13. They interviewed each one every year for five years, and also spoke to these teens’ closest friends, who provided additional information about the quality of their friendships. The same 171 people were interviewed again at ages 25, 26 and 27. This time, the questions surveyed each person’s overall health. When the researchers analyzed the data, they found a strong connection between a teen’s behavior and adult health. Teens who had close friends grew up to be the healthier adults. Whether teens held back their feelings or expressed them to a close friend also influenced later health. Those who held back were more likely to be sick as adults. The connection held up even after the scientists accounted for other possible influences on health. Weight, family income and drug use were all examined. So were mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. And in these people, such other factors did not explain adult health as well as teen friendships did. Going along with the crowd may have benefits, says Allen, but there are also drawbacks. Teens who are more independent tend to be better at school and work. And peer pressure may lead to some kids’ risky behavior, such as smoking, drinking or using drugs. Dealing with it is an ongoing challenge, Allen acknowledges. “Finding the right balance is the key. Teens shouldn’t lose heart for not finding this easy.” And, he adds, “Parents need to be understanding about the pressures teens face.” 1．What is the function of the paragraph one? A．To introduce a topic. B．To make a definition. C．To reach a conclusion. D．To attract readers’ interest. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the research? A．Its theoretical basis. B．Its major difficulties. C．Its process and results. D．Its scientific evidence. 3．What does the underlined word “drawbacks” mean in Paragraph4? A．Challenges. B．Mistakes. C．Influences. D．Disadvantages. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Teens should follow the crowd strictly. B．Peer pressure mainly affects adult health. C．Teen friendships may make healthier adults. D．Adults should pay attention to teen health. Passage 30 Laughter, in response to funny events, actually takes a lot of work, because it activates many areas of the brain: areas that control motor, emotional, cognitive and social processing. Researchers now appreciate laughter’s power to improve physical and mental well-being. People begin laughing when they are babies, which helps develop muscles and upper body strength. Laughter is not just breathing. It relies on complex combinations of facial muscles, often involving movement of the eyes, head and shoulders. By activating the neural (神经的) pathways of emotions like joy, laughter can improve your mood and make your physical response to stress less intense. A good sense of humor and the laughter that follows depend on an abundant measure of social intelligence and working memory resources. Laughter, like humor, typically comes from recognizing the oddness of a situation. You need to mentally resolve the surprising behavior or event—otherwise you won’t laugh; you might just be confused instead. Inferring the intentions of others and taking their perspective can increase the intensity of the laughter and amusement you feel. To “get” a joke or humorous situation, you need to be able to see the lighter side of things. You must believe that other possibilities besides the literal meaning exist. Laughter creates bonds with others. Linguist Don Nilsen points out that laughs seldom happen when alone, supporting their strong social role. For example, public speakers and comedians try to get a laugh to make audiences feel psychologically closer to them. By practicing a little laughter each day, you can improve social skills that may not come naturally to you. When you laugh in response to humor, you share your feelings with others and learn from the risks that your response will be accepted by others and not be rejected. Laughter also produces positive emotions. These feelings—like amusement, happiness and joy—build resiliency (复原力) and increase creative thinking. They increase subjective well-being and life satisfaction. Researchers find that these positive emotions experienced with humor and laughter are related to appreciating the meaning of life. 1．How does laughter help improve our well-being? A．It helps with breathing. B．It activates various brain areas. C．It affects facial muscles. D．It improves physical strength. 2．What is necessary for experiencing laughter according to Paragraph 3? A．Having a high level of intelligence. B．Maintaining a general outlook on life. C．Discovering the strangeness of a situation. D．Understanding the literal meaning of a joke. 3．Why do speakers and comedians aim to make listeners laugh? A．To show their wisdom of life. B．To demonstrate their presentation style. C．To make the presentation more challenging. D．To create psychological closeness with listeners. 4．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A．To stress the positive effects of laughter. B．To provide a general definition of laughter. C．To highlight the social importance of laughter. D．To instruct readers on how to practice laughter. 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $