专题04 阅读理解A篇 （上海专用）2026年高考英语一模分类汇编

专题04 阅读理解A篇 编者按：2026年上海十六区高三一模收集齐全，深度解析，排版整齐。 （一） （2025年静安区一模） Nicole Killian was preoccupied before hearing of the hurricane (飓风). First, she worried about safety and checked on neighbors and family. Then she thought about repairs, bills, and about when tourists would return for people to work. Among these human concerns, it’s tough to remember the natural world, even for Killian, a conservationist and naturalist who earns a living by sharing Florida’s west coast waterways. But then there was that dolphin. A week after Hurricane Milton hit Englewood, a dolphin was caught in a floating crab trap near the boat launch where Nicole Killian kept equipment for her business. A team tried to free it. As biologists worked to save and release the dolphin into Lemon Bay, Killian and her husband knew they needed to do something. “We had always known we wanted to help clean up the waterway,” she says. “But after hearing about the dolphin, we knew we needed to act fast.” The mangroves (红树林) Kilian guides tourists through were littered with plastic bags, drywall, and broken two-by-fours. Mangroves are the ecosystem’s natural filter. But the Killians recognized that in this situation, the plants needed assistance. So they decided to organize a group to boat along the banks of Lemon Bay and remove trash. “We decided to call it Waterway Warriors,” she says. “Because we need an army of environmentalists to help.” Cleaning up mangroves isn’t straightforward. The volunteers pulled out gas tanks and metal sheets, dock remains and crab traps. “Everybody was happy to be there and glad somebody was doing something,” one volunteer says. “There was a lot of laughter, a lot of smiles and a lot of triumph.” Indeed, a disturbing phenomenon occurs with hurricanes, Killian’s husband says. Some people’s lives are turned upside down, with ruined homes and lost jobs. Others are just fine. In a tight-knit community like this one, where neighbors know one another, that can leave survivors’ guilt and deep desire to help. The Waterway Warriors cleanups turned out to be as much for the people as they are for the mangroves and the other creatures that live in the area. “We’ve learned we’re a strong community,” Ms Killian says. “We’ve learned that people want to help.” 36. What event motivated Killian and her husband to take immediate action? A. The hurricane’s damage to their tour business. B. A trapped dolphin discovered after the hurricane. C. The return of tourists to the mangrove areas. D. The government’s request for cleanup volunteers. 37. What is the main purpose of the “Waterway Warriors” group? A. To teach tourists about Florida’s wildlife. B. To help clean and restore local waterways. C. To rescue sea animals trapped after storms. D. To collect donations for hurricane victims. 38. What can be inferred about the Waterway Warriors cleanups from the last paragraph? A. They helped relieve psychological stress in the community. B. They encouraged more tourists to help the community. C. They highlighted the destructive power of hurricanes. D. They offered jobs to survivors in the community. 39. What is the passage mainly about? A. The rescue of a dolphin after a hurricane. B. The environmental damage caused by a hurricane. C. Community-led recovery efforts after a disaster. D. The relationship between humans and nature. （二） （2025年虹口区一模） My cat Jean-Philippe is what you might charitably describe as ‘big-boned’. I adopted Phil when he was about six months old.Before he came to my house, he had been living with a couple of other kittens out on the street. When I moved into a fourth-floor apartment, he became a full-time indoor foodic. I usually call him Fat Phil. I love him, but he is basically a meat loaf with fur. I finally realized things were getting out of control when he outgrew his cat carrier and I was forced to buy one built for a medium-sized dog. To make sure that Phil would stick around for as long as possible, I knew I needed to make some changes to his diet — whether or not he was fully on board with them. Although Fat Phil needed to become Slim Phil, losing weight too quickly could be dangerous. I was sent by Phil’s doctor to a website that calculates how many calories a day a cat needs to consume to lose weight at a healthy pace. This is when I learnt that you apparently need to understand advanced algebra (代数) to count cat-food calories. Phil eats a combination of raw, freeze-dried, and canned food, and he began his diet at 270 calories a day. Have you ever tried to figure out the calories in your cat’s favourite brands of food? Some don’t include the information on the label. Others give it in tiny print. Or they publish it in terms that require you to figure out, say, that if 450 grams of freeze-dried chicken biscuits contain 125 calories, a kitchen cup weighs about 700 grams, and 50 biscuits fit in a cup, each biscuit has…wait... I have to keep reminding myself that this is the very best diet for cats, according to doctors. And finally! After more than a year, Phil’s daily intake has been reduced to 250 calories. But it’s an ongoing struggle. He’s a hardened food thief. He starts pushing for dinner at about 1p. m., sometimes rising up on his legs and tapping me on the shoulder with his front paw as I sit at my computer. If he had a watch, he’d be pointing at it. Resisting his most sincere requests takes as much self-control as I can develop, but I persist. And any month now, my boy is going to slim down that dog-sized body and become the size of a very large cat. 36. How many of the following phrases refer to the same meaning as “big-boned”? (1) a full-time indoor foodie (2) Fat Phil (3) a meat loaf with fur (4) a medium-sized dog (5) Slim Phil (6) a hardened food thief A. (1)(3)(6). B. (2)(3)(4). C. (2)(5)(6). D. (1)(4)(5). 37. What does the author find difficult when calculating Jean-Philippe’s food intake? A. Phil refuses to eat raw, freeze-dried and canned food. B. Calorie information can’t be found on cat food labels. C. Phil’s doctor fails to give useful suggestions on his diet. D. The calorie information on cat food is unclear or hard to find. 38. What does the writer imply by “an ongoing struggle” in the last paragraph? A. Keeping Phil on his diet remains difficult. B. The writer intends to stop the cat’s diet plan. C. Phil’s health keeps worsening over the year D. Feeding Phil has become much boring now. 39. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards Jean-Philippe? A. Tolerant, the cat will remain huge. B. Generous, yet losing patience with Phil’s habits. C. Loving, yet determined to follow the health plan. D. Scientific, relying on complex calculations. （三） （2025年嘉定区一模） At first, Mike White was not worried when his five-year-old dog, BuzzMan, failed to return after a deer hunt. However, after several hours, he used the GPS on the dog’s neck and located a narrow cave entrance, and BuzzMan’s fresh paw (爪子) prints. Now, White grew concerned. Hunt organizer Long Ray contacted two experienced cavers — Nathan Bill and Andy Miles. They arrived hours later and widened the entrance. By 1:30 a.m., Sunday, ten hours after BuzzMan disappeared, they entered the cave. The passage was so narrow that they were forced to crawl with only headlamp for light. After 30 meters, they eventually reached a tight crawl space. Miles, at 1.7 meters and 104 kilograms, is a strong man. No way could he fit through that hole. By 3:30 a.m., they returned. On Sunday afternoon, smaller volunteers were called in. At 5:00 p.m., four new cavers — two men and two women — entered the cave. They were experienced and loved everything about cave adventure except for one thing — cave flood. “If it rains,” Miles says, “The cave will kill people.” That night’s forecast: rain. The team made their way through the narrow space. On the other side of it was a stream. They had to crawl and swim through cold water, facing the threat of low body temperature. An hour later, one of the men, Kevin Robin, found a large room. He scanned the floor with his headlamp and then up the 4-meter-high walls. And there was BuzzMan, standing on a narrow edge and nervously staring at the stranger. Robin gently attached a belt, helped the dog down, and cast a light on him. BuzzMan immediately headed toward the entrance. At 9:30 p.m., 30 hours after disappearing, BuzzMan ran out of the cave and reunited with Mike White. The dog was cold and hungry but unharmed. All rescuers returned safely. In total, eight cavers answered the call and volunteered for the search. Miles laughs off all the praise. After all, going into dark, wet and tight spaces is their hobby. “What we consider fun,” he says, “often gives most people nightmares.” 36. Mike White began to feel worried when ______. A. finding BuzzMan did not return after the hunt B. seeing BuzzMan’s paw prints around the house C. realizing BuzzMan was trapped in the cave D. learning the cave was too narrow to enter 37. According to the passage, which of the following shows the correct order of the rescue? ① Miles was stopped due to a narrow hole. ② The rescuers advanced in the cold stream. ③ Kevin Robin discovered BuzzMan. ④ Nathan Bill and Andy Miles entered the cave. ⑤ A team of four cavers was gathered. A. ④⑤②①③ B. ⑤②①④③ C. ②④①②③ D. ④①⑤②③ 38. The challenges that the rescuers had to suffer include ______. A. heated and dried environment B. narrow space and low temperature C. dark environment and lighting failure D. lack of manpower and loss of direction 39. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A. Cavemen to the Rescue B. A Dog’s Thrilling Adventure C. A Hero’s Brave Journey D. Hidden Dangers in the Cave （四） （2025年徐汇区一模） As early as 2,700 years ago, a herdswoman who lived in the arid (干旱的) stretches of northwest China was buried in a coat made of animal hides (动物皮), woolen pants, and leather boots. Dressed to ride, she was also buried with her leather saddle (马鞍). Found in the Yanghai cemetery (墓地) near Turpan and dated to between 700 and 400 b.c., this saddle, the oldest yet found, challenges assumptions about who was using such gear, and for what purpose. The find was “a surprise,” according to Patrick Wertmann of the University of Zurich, lead author of a study of the saddle, published in Archaeological Research in Asia. Saddle finds are rare, as their organic components often decay. Other kinds of horse gear, such as bridles and bits, are more commonly found, but they do not necessarily indicate saddle usage. Until the Yanghai find, the oldest known saddles belonged to the Pazyryk culture, centered on the Altay area of Kazakhstan and Russia to the north of Yanghai and Turpan. Although the Pazyryk saddles have been indirectly dated to the fifth century B.C., Wertmann considers that the Pazyryk culture had pioneered saddle use centuries earlier. “Horse riding was probably introduced to northwest China from the Pazyryk region, and it’s possible that saddles also arrived that way,” he told History. However, until such earlier specimens are found (or the fifth-century b.c. saddles are redated and found to be older), the Yanghai saddle is considered to be the world’s oldest yet recovered. Preserved by the region’s arid climate, the Yanghai saddle offers rich insights into early horse-riding technology and the society that created it. Its two wing-shaped hides, filled with a mixture of straw, deer hair, and camel hair, were sewn together along the outer edges and separated by a section without stuffing (known as the gullet), which eased the pressure on the horse’s spine. The emergence of such designs reveals “the increasing care about the comfort and safety of the rider, and the health of the horse,” said Wertmann. Greater comfort made it possible to travel longer distances, increasing interaction with different people. “Unlike the younger finds from the elite Scythian burials, this early saddle was made from inexpensive materials and used by a common woman,” Wertmann’s study notes. “Yet it is testimony to the same mastery of craftsmanship.” When people began to ride horses and when they began to use saddles are much debated topics. One study suggests horseback riding originated in what is today Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary around3000 b.c. In the centuries before the saddle emerged, horse riders rode bareback or sat on mats or blankets. The Yanghai saddle also shakes assumptions that horse-riding saddles were used solely by men for military purposes. “The discovery of this saddle inside the tomb of a woman suggests that women participated in the everyday activities of mounted pastoralists, which included herding and traveling,” said Wertmann. 39. According to the passage, the owner of the world’s oldest known saddle was most likely a ________. A. male warrior from the Pazyryk culture B. female herdswoman from northwest China C. Scythian noblewoman D. horse-riding pioneer from Kazakhstan 40. What is the main significance of the Yanghai saddle discovery as emphasized in the passage? A. It proves that horseback riding originated in China. B. It reveals the high cost and elite status of its owner. C. It challenges previous assumptions about saddle users and purposes. D. It demonstrates the superior preservation techniques of the Yanghai people. 41. The underlined word “wing-shaped” in the description of the saddle (paragraph 7) most likely refers to the hides being ________. A. shaped like wings to help the horse run faster B. sewn together without any stuffing in the middle C. filled with a mixture of different animal hairs D. shaped to curve upwards on either side of the horse’s spine 42. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. The Yanghai saddle is made of expensive materials, indicating the high status of its owner. B. The Pazyryk saddles are now confirmed to be older than the Yanghai saddle. C. The design of the Yanghai saddle shows consideration for the horse’s well-being. D. Before this discovery, it was assumed that saddles were first used by women for herding. （五） （2025年松江区一模） My dad is a crossword-lover. When I was a little girl, Dad would read his crossword puzzles to me from a magazine. I can still remember how he turned his pencil excitedly as he discovered a new phrase. If my attention weakened, he would say, “Feeling sleepy? Never mind, I’ll keep reading. Some of the words may crawl into your mind.” Bit by bit, Dad introduced me to the power of words and guided my life’s calling, a purpose I never questioned or bothered to pursue. Years passing, I grew into a professional writer. I found that he never asked me to suggest a word or help him with a puzzle when I was working. For him, my words were precious; each held value. But it did not matter much to me how much I got paid for writing. I wrote because I loved word-craft and making up stories that brought ideas to life. Recently when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print, I was kind of hurt! But I comforted myself by looking at the bright side — so many people read the piece and shared joyful emotions and praise on social media. Although some worldly-wise friends told me that I was paid peanuts, I myself felt well rewarded. While I was content, a certain anxiety would secretly emerge: would the thought of earnings cheapen the dignity of my work? Dad’s solution was: “Why not both? Money isn’t everything, but isn’t it good to have enough to help yourself and those close to you? And for your talents and efforts to be valued?” Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued. Today, when doubts cloud my mind, I think of Dad’s pencil: its purpose may be to solve a crossword puzzle, but it was also there for anyone writing down a life-changing number in a lottery ticket (彩票). So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well, some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy. 36. Dad didn’t turn to the author to solve puzzles probably because he________. A. didn’t know the fun of sharing games B. failed to see her willingness to help C. didn’t want to interrupt her literary creation D. trusted his own ability to solve puzzles 37. “I was paid peanuts” in paragraph 3 indicates that________. A. my writing deserved a better pay B. I got some nuts from my writing C. my writing ability was overrated D. I earned more than I should have 38. What does the author mainly convey in the last paragraph? A. Dad uses a pencil to balance his life wisely. B. Her life purpose is realized through writing. C. She sees both her words’ material and spiritual value. D. Multiple roles of a pencil may help change one’s life. 39. What can we learn about Dad and the author? A. Dad developed her attention by reading. B. Dad advised her to be a professional writer. C. Dad improved her ability to solve word puzzles. D. Dad helped shape her view on writing for a living. （六） （2025年黄浦区一模） Judge Caprio, who retired from Providence Municipal Court in 2023 after almost 40 years, said his courtroom was where people and cases were met with kindness and sympathy. It was his show, “Caught in Providence,” first seen on TV in Providence in 1988, that made him famous later in his life. The show broadcast real proceedings for small driving mistakes, housing and zoning issues, and minor illegal acts inside a city courtroom. The show began attracting national attention in about 2017, when video clips were posted online.It featured fresh episodes directly from Judge Caprio’s courtroom, making him a famous 80-year-old star. By the end of the 2010s, about 200 stations across the country carried the program. In one popular clip, Judge Caprio tossed out a speeding charge against a 96-year-old man after learning that he had been driving his son to cancer treatment. “You really are what America is all about,” Judge Caprio told the man. “Here you are in your 90s, and you’re still taking care of your family. That’s just a wonderful thing.” Judge Caprio’s courthouse is in Federal Hill, a neighborhood that in the 1920s became one of the most heavily populated Italian American communities in the country. He was born in 1936 and his father worked as a fruit pack-man and milkman. He told a Providence College publication that he recalled gathering close with his family in winters “with the oven door open so we could get heat.” On one of those nights, his father told him that he would become a lawyer someday. “Look around, if I needed a lawyer, I could not afford one,” his father told him. “Remember that. You can never forget where you came from.” As a child, Judge Caprio shined shoes, delivered newspapers and worked on a milk truck. He later said that this upbringing gave him the sympathetic perspective he brought to his courtroom. “He was more than an expert in law — he was a symbol of understanding as a judge, showing us what is possible when justice is tempered with humanity.” Gov. Dan McKee of Rhode Island said in a statement after Judge Caprio’s death in August, 2025. 36. “Caught in Providence” is characterized by_________. A. setting up a positive image for lawyers B. solving violent crime trials C. showing real courtroom cases D. filming cases across multiple states 37. The underlined phrase “toss out” (paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to “_________”. A. beat B. fight C. reduce D. withdraw 38. What can be concluded from Judge Caprio’s childhood experience? A. He developed a sense of care for others. B. Fear of system faults kept him from cases. C. He chose to be a lawyer after trying different jobs. D. It was hard for him to make a living in cold weather. 39. Judge Caprio believed that_________. A. justice could be both firm and caring B. the law should treat the elderly with mercy C. a troubled childhood could drive one to pursue D. trial live-streaming was a great way to gain fame （七） （2026年宝山区一模） Some psychologists say that community art — art made to be displayed free of charge in a particular community can make a big difference. Unlike the wild graffiti that many people consider something very ugly and offensive, community art can bring people together and encourage respect. In the U.S. city of Philadelphia, for example, psychologists are doing a citywide project where mental health patients work with average people to paint murals. The aim of this project is to reduce the stigma of mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues. Art also makes neighborhoods more attractive and has a unique ability to open people up. Neighbors can share comments with one another about a recently painted mural, which can challenge their prejudices and open their eyes to the world. Businesses can also be improved by community art. In Fort Smith, a town in the U.S. state of Arkansas, artists from around the globe came together to paint murals. One of the goals of the project was to expand the town’s cultural offerings in order to attract more visitors. Not only locals but also tourists were drawn to see the murals. The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local businesses. Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. Some of it, for example, has paid for a new exhibition space created inside an old plant in the town of Brierfield. In the U.S., an organization called the Knight Foundation has invested millions of dollars in community projects, including many that focus on art. 36. According to this article, which people in Philadelphia are the victims of a stigma? A. Those who care for mental health patients. B. Those who have studied mental health issues. C. Those who suffer from mental health conditions. D. Those who establish mental health policies. 37. What does the writer imply about graffiti? A. It’s become extremely fashionable. B. Plenty of citizens disapprove of it. C. It usually has a political message. D. None of it appears in public. 38. What does the article indicate about towns like Fort Smith? A. They can profit from art economically. B. They provide inexpensive courses in art. C. They’ve placed some restrictions on art. D. They borrow art from other communities. 39. How does the writer conclude this article about art? A. By showing its role in modern literature. B. By explaining why it has been attacked. C. By comparing it with other entertainment. D. By discussing how it is being funded. （八） （2026年崇明区一模） She sings, dances and interacts with her sea of fans as her electric blue hair glows (发光) under the stage lights. But there’s something different about this pop star — she doesn’t physically exist. The digital superstar dancing on stage is Hatsune Miku, a virtual celebrity, and she’s part of a growing trend that goes beyond the boundary between the physical and digital worlds. Virtual celebrities, also known as virtual influencers, are digital characters that are created using a mixture of technologies including computer-generated images(CGI) and artificial intelligence(Al). They are designed to look and behave like real people and are able to sing, dance, model clothing, promote products, engage with fans on social media and even advocate for causes. While some people embrace this new trend, others reject it for fear that interactions with digital personalities might lack credibility. What makes Hatsune Miku special is that she is a collaboration between human creativity and technology and “sings” over 100,000 songs created by individual fans. Her voice is a product of a complex voice synthesizer (合成器), and her performances are entirely digital. She has even performed with major artists. Miku’s live concerts, where LED screens are used to bring her to “life,” have sold out in cities around the world. One of the world’s most beloved virtual influencers, Lu came from humble beginnings. Lu, a digital being, started as a virtual assistant for online shoppers. However, her popularity increased, and she quickly became the face of the brand. Lu has also worked with top brands and starred in music videos with famous artists. She is a great example of how a digital celebrity can bridge the gap between entertainment, social issues and marketing. And with her support of women’s rights. Lu continues to break new ground for virtual influencers. Despite their success, virtual influencers aren’t without controversy, with many expressing discomfort with the idea of “fake humans” interacting with the world as if they were real. As we look ahead, it’s worth asking: How will the world adjust to this new reality where digital beings exist alongside real humans? The answer, as always, lies in how we choose to use the tools we have been given. 36. The passage is mainly about _________ A. the development and influence of virtual celebrities B. the unique performances of Hatsune Miku and Lu C. the technologies used to create virtual influencers D. the controversies caused by digital characters 37. Why is Hatsune Miku referred to as a special virtual celebrity? A. She has a charming voice recorded from a real singer B. She is the first virtual influencer to work with famous artists C. She has a physical body that enables her to perform on stage D. She represents a combination of fan creativity and technology 38. By “humble beginnings” in Paragraph 4, the author means Lu _________ A. had a difficult personality at first B. always aimed to become a celebrity C. started in a simple and unnoticed way D. was created by an unknown company 39. What is the author’s attitude towards virtual influencers? A. Doubtful. B. Neutral. C. Strongly critical. D. Fully supportive. （九） （2026年杨浦区一模） Kathy Xu had always wanted to see a shark in the wild. The opportunity finally came in 2011, when she went on a snorkelling trip (浮潜之旅). Not only was she not scared of the whale shark, the then 29-year-old was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears sprang to her eyes inside her snorkel mask. After returning home to Singapore, Xu learned about the shark trade taking place at one of Indonesia’s largest fish markets, where shark parts including meat and teeth are cut up for export, with the fins being the most prized. Curious, Xu packed her bags and headed to Tanjung Luar, on the island of Lombok. There, she spoke with several fishermen. Shark fishing is risky and involves hard physical work, but it is one of the few ways for them to provide for their families. The fishermen were knowledgeable and felt a great sense of pride for the local sea life. Once they heard that Xu liked to snorkel, they urged her to visit the coral reefs (珊瑚礁) near the fish market. The reefs were breathtaking, overflowing with life and colour. Xu was confident that ecotourism was the solution. “I told them I'd pay them to take tourists out to see these snorkelling hotspots,” she says. In late 2012, Xu quit her full-time teaching job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect. In late 2013, The Dorsal Effect launched its first boat trip. Snorkellers paid ＄120 for a one-day excursion to explore places that the local fishermen know about but could not be found on a Google search. It provides a much more reliable income for the fishermen than the unstable and often dangerous job of shark fishing. For now, Xu, 41, is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok, from the fishermen who now have a new way to earn an income to the school children who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect. In the past decade, global demand for shark fins has declined — a promising result of conservation campaigns — but stricter government regulation is needed. 36. How did Kathy Xu feel the first time she saw a shark in the wild? A. Scared. B. Curious. C. Sad. D. Moved. 37. What was special about the snorkeling sites offered by Xu's team? A. They were only accessible to experienced divers. B. They were popular destinations listed on travel websites. C. They were exclusive locations known only to local fishermen. D. They were protected areas with restricted access. 38. What can be learned about The Dorsal Effect? A. It is primarily focused on providing entertainment for tourists. B. It provides a more reliable income for local fishermen. C. It has successfully eliminated the demand for shark fins. D. It was funded by a former school teacher to focus on conservation. 39. The main idea of the passage can be concluded as _________. A. an eco-friendly way of living for fishermen worldwide B. an innovative ecotourism venture to help tackle shark fishing C. a personal journey from a water sport enthusiast to a marine researcher D. a successful business model to combine conservation with education （十） （2026年浦东新区一模） Back in 2008, when I was working as a professional astronomer, I was granted two nights on a big telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. I remember arriving at the peak of the volcano at dusk, very excited about this incredible opportunity. I went into the brightly lit telescope control room, plugged in my laptop and started preparing for the night of taking data. When it was dawn, I emerged into the sunrise, sleepy-eyed and ready for dinner... or was it breakfast? It was only years later that I realized I’d been to the peak of Mauna Kea and I hadn’t looked up at the night sky with my eyes even once. I now see this disappointing situation was representative of a deeper state of mental difficulty that had affected me like a long, slow sunset. Over my years of immersion (沉浸) in the academic environment, I’d become lost in the world of ideas, disconnected from an emotional, direct experience, and from the wonder and passion that had drawn me into astronomy in the first place. I’ve come to understand that this situation isn’t unique to me. These are typical symptoms of the modern world. So many of us live increasingly disconnected from nature — in the day and nighttime — often lost in the world of ideas, plans or anxieties, with our attention rarely in the here and now. Astrophysics was what led me into the world of ideas and facts, but it was ultimately stargazing in a mindful way that showed me the way back to a more balanced state of mental wellbeing and the wonder of my subjective, very human perspective. When we look with wide-eyed curiosity rather than being preoccupied with facts and expectations, it encourages a state of wonder, which leads to awe. Studies have shown feeling awe on a regular basis is deeply beneficial to our mental health, because it helps us feel connected to something bigger than our everyday view of ourselves. Suddenly, our worries aren’t quite so all important and we start to see ourselves from a different perspective. It’s so easy to think that we’re looking up at the stars. But the truth is we’re in them — made of them inseparable from them. You have grown out of, and are living as part of, this Universe. True, looking at it one way you’re a tiny, seemingly insignificant piece of dust on a remote planet in an unremarkable solar system. But from another perspective, you’re an integral part of the Universe experiencing itself through you own eyes, ears and thoughts. For me, this view has facilitated a complete transformation of my mental health and whole life. 36. The author felt a sense of _________ the moment he arrived at Mauna Kea. A. tiredness B. regret C. anticipation D. uniqueness 37. The common problem of the modern world is caused by _________. A. man’s separation from nature and the present B. the wonder about and passion for our careers C. our failure to observe the sky with naked eyes D. years of absorption in endless academic debates 38 How can we carry out “mindful stargazing”? A. By holding fast to science facts and figures. B. By observing stars through an advanced telescope. C. By integrating expectations and views of ourselves. D. By sensing the starry night in an open-minded way. 39. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Stargazing from dusk to dawn B. Seeing in a new light C. Mysterious-looking universe D. Awe-inspiring career （十一） （2026年金山区一模） What is the true worth of a human life? Are all lives equally valuable? My struggle with these serious questions ultimately shaped my core beliefs. After a major tragedy years ago, I faced the difficult task of setting compensation amounts (补偿金) for every victim lost. The law required me to assign higher values to professionals like financial managers than to waiters, police officers, firefighters, or soldiers. This practice occurs daily in courtrooms nationwide. Our legal system traditionally links compensation for death directly to each victim’s financial standing — their lost earning power. However, meeting heart-broken families and facing up to the painful reality of assigning monetary worth to lives lost made me deeply question this fundamental legal principle. As a lawyer, I was trained to accept that no two lives have equal financial value. Yet, this increasingly conflicted with my growing belief in the inner equality of all life. A firefighter’s widow challenged me: “Sir, my husband died a hero. Why does the family of that disgraceful finance manager receive more? Does this not dishonor my husband’s memory?” My legal justifications felt hollow, even to myself. I initially offered standard arguments: I wasn’t judging anyone’s inner moral worth, merely following the law, as juries (陪审团) do daily. But these words rang empty for heartbroken families. They fell on deaf ears. I was deeply conflicted. It seemed far more just for public funds to compensate every victim equally — declaring, in effect, that all lives hold equal worth. Yet, the law prevailed (占上风) then. Years later, following another terrible loss of life involving students and teachers, I was again asked to design a compensation plan, this time funded privately. At this moment, my belief as a citizen finally overcame my lawyer’s training. This time, every family received the same amount. If faced with such public compensation again, I do hope the law will state firmly that all lives deserve equal treatment. Courtrooms, judges, lawyers, and juries are not the answer when it comes to public compensation. Resolving my inner conflict taught me a vital lesson: Public compensation must avoid financial distinctions that only deepen survivors’ pain and sorrow. Ultimately, in the face of loss, the law must honor the simplest truth: every life possesses immeasurable, equal dignity — a value no court can price. 38. According to the author, what does the law use as the basis for setting compensation amounts for victims? A. The victim’s moral worth. B. The family’s emotional pain. C. The victim’s professional title. D. The victim’s earning ability. 39. How did the firefighter’s widow view the compensation system? A. She thought it reflected true equality. B. She considered it as a necessary legal practice. C. She believed it honored her husband’s sacrifice. D. She viewed it as a disrespectful way to honor a hero. 40. Why did the author have a mixed feeling at first? A. He was criticized by the heartbroken families for his arguments. B. Public funds were not enough to compensate all the victims equally. C. The juries refused to cooperate with him in making legal justification. D. He thought equal compensation was fair but had to follow the unfair law. 41. What is the author’s primary argument about public compensation after mass tragedies? A. Financial distinctions help families recover faster. B. Public funds must assure the equal value of all lives. C. Lawyers should have full control over fund distribution. D. Jury decisions should determine individual compensation. （十二） （2026年奉贤区一模） It seems obvious that plants cannot count 1-10 on their roots or leaves as we usually do with our fingers, but scientists say certain plants can “count” and even do simple maths. They possess mysterious abilities to keep an eye on the insects nearby and their own food stores. Venus flytraps, for example, are known to shut their leaves rapidly when they sense something moving on them. But they only do this if anything moves twice within about 15-20 seconds. The movements are sensed by fine ‘trigger’ hairs on the leaves and translated into electrical pulses (脉 冲), flowing through the plant. When an electrical pulse is triggered twice, the leaves will close immediately. But as a group of international scientists showed in 2016, insect-eating plants of this kind are able to tally higher than two. They wait until they’ve sensed at least three electrical pulses before they start producing the chemicals needed to digest their catch, probably to avoid wasting their energy on lucky escapees. Even before this discovery, though, scientists were suggesting that thale cress, a cousin to cabbage that’s widely used in plant studies, could perform a process similar to doing division. During the day, thale cresses use sunlight to build up their food stores, which is known as photosynthesis. But to survive the night, they must first determine how much energy they will need. They do this by assessing the energy stored in their leaves and factoring in the length of the night. Based on this calculation, they then manage their food intake at a sustainable rate. Experts argue we shouldn’t label these curious counting abilities as “intelligent” or as evidence that plants have some early and underdeveloped form of brain. They’re just doing what they need to survive. But it reminds us that even the simplest forms of life can display astonishing complexity and precision. 36. The example of Venus flytraps in Paragraph 2 is given to show that _________ A. plants can count 1-10 on their roots and leaves B. some plants can carry out simple calculations C. plants are able to generate electrical pulses D. certain plants react much faster than insects 37. The underlined word “tally” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_________· A. number B. repeat C. divide D. sense 38. We can learn from the passage that_________ A. venus flytraps set timed traps based on how many bugs they sense B. plants do simple maths to kill time other than merely to survive C. thale cress manages its energy use at night through calculation D. plants have now evolved a structure similar to a human brain 39. What might be the best title for the article? A. Plants’ amazing sense of time and space B. Plants’ smart tricks of capturing bugs C. Plants’ brilliant use of sunlight and energy D. Plants’ surprising talent for mathematics （十三） （2026年长宁区一模） A good friend of mine is always telling her kids, “There’s no quick way to the top. You have to take the stairs.” That’s good advice because becoming an expert in anything requires time and a lot of effort. It’s step by step, just like climbing stairs. A concept that highlights this is the “10,000-hour rule,” which was popularized by Malcolm Gladwell in his book Outliers. The 10,000-hour rule suggests that it takes about 10,000 hours of focused practice to master any skill. This idea comes from research by psychologist Anders Ericsson. He studied highly skilled performers in various fields. Whether you want to play the violin, excel in sports or master computer programming, the basic principle is the same. Expert skills are earned through practice, not luck. However, the 10,000-hour rule is not set in stone. The quality of practice matters as much as the quantity. The practice must be intentional, and it must involve challenging yourself to improve specific things. For example, a piano player might focus on mastering difficult passages rather than just playing familiar pieces over and over. After all, even with substantial practice time, there’s no guarantee of reaching top-level performance. Expect hours of practice to be the path to greatness, and you will be fooling yourself. In 2016, psychologist Macnamara analyzed 33 studies. She looked at the relationship between intentional practice and athletic achievement. Intentional practice accounted for just 18 percent of the difference in sports performance between average players and experts, and it accounts for only 1 percent of the difference between top performers. In addition, top performers hadn’t started practicing their sport earlier in their childhoods. They had begun about the same time as other students who were not as successful. This suggests that other factors, like natural talent, personality and life history, also play a role in becoming an expert. Becoming an expert is a great goal to work toward. But remember, you don’t have to be great at something to enjoy doing it. You can still enjoy something without being the best in the world at it. 36. The “10,000-hour rule” holds that ________. A. talent is more important than years of training B. luck plays the decisive role in becoming highly skilled C. around 10,000 hours of training ensures top-level success D. mastery requires about 10,000 hours of focused practice 37. The phrase “set in stone” in paragraph 3 most probably means ________. A. totally unchangeable B. widely recognised C. wholly understandable D. scientifically tested 38. Macnamara’s 2016 studies show that among expert players intentional practice makes up ________ of the performance gap. A. 1% B. 18% C. 82% D. 99% 39. What does the writer mainly convey in the passage? A. The 10,000-hour rule covers sports but not music. B. Having fun in activities depends on expert skills. C. Reaching the top requires more than practice. D. Practice alone is enough to ensure greatness, （十四） （2026年普陀区一模） Becoming a Birder Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, and walked to the end of a pier and started looking at birds. Since then, my birding obsession has progressed at an alarming pace. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone. Birding has proved more absorbing and peace-bringing than mindful reflection. While birding, I seem impervious to heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses focus firmly on the present, and the usual buzz in my head becomes quiet. When I spot a species for the first time, I course with thrill while being entirely at peace. I also feel a much deeper connection to the natural world. The passing of the seasons feels more detailed, marked by the arrival and disappearance of particular species instead of much slower changes in day length, temperature and greenery. I find myself noticing small shifts in the weather and small differences in habitat. I think about the tides. So much more of the natural world feels close and accessible now. When I started birding, I remember thinking that I’d never see most of the species in my field guide. I had internalized the idea of nature as distant and remote — the province of nature documentaries and far-flung vacations. But in the past six months, I’ve seen soaring golden eagles and marveled at diving Pacific loons, all within an hour of my house. It’s easy to think of birding as an escape from reality. Instead, I see it as immersion in the true reality. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is saying about them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to find a rare sparrow. It’s very clear to me which of those two activities is the more ridiculous. It’s not the one with the sparrow. 36. Why does the author describe his birding habit as”an obsession”? A. To show his intense passion for birding. B. To illustrate its peace-bringing mindful effect. C. To highlight his rapid species-spotting progress. D. To stress it’s more meaningful than social media. 37. The underlined phrase “seem impervious to” is closest in meaning to A. seem sensitive to B. seem unaffected by C. appear troubled by D. appear subject to 38. Which of the following descriptions is closest to a birder’s state of mind according to the passage? A. Watching nature documentaries to feel close to wild birds. B. Long-distance jogging in the woods to train for a marathon. C. Fishing by a local pond engaged in the process of observation. D. Travelling miles with the goal of checking a rare species off a list. 39. What life lesson does the author draw about birding? A. Quality time spent in nature’s wonders leads to a joyful life. B. Bird watching itself is more meaningful than one’s busy daily routines. C. Focus on the immediate natural surroundings breeds true meaning in life. D. One should live in the present rather than escape from reality to pursue joy. （十五） （2026年青浦区一模） When I was seven, my father drove our old car to the edge of a cliff in California. The salt mist from the Pacific fogged the windshield. He pointed to the horizon and said, “This is where the world ends.” I believed him. The gray water seemed endless, blending sea and sky. Sea birds circled, their cries lost in the wind. I held the seat tightly, fearing the cliff would collapse. For weeks, I dreamt of falling, not a terrifying dive, but a gentle drift into the ocean’s embrace. At twelve, I stood in a bright classroom learning about geography. Mrs. Wilkins showed us satellite images of Earth, a perfect blue planet. “There are no edges,” she assured us, tapping the globe. But that night, I dreamt of the cliff again, the waves roaring like a hungry beast beneath my hanging feet. Now at thirty-seven, I understand my father wasn’t lying. Every generation needs its own edge of the world, a place where certainty fades into wonder. Mine came when I held my newborn at 2: 17 AM and realized I knew nothing about love. My brother found his edge when the surgeon said “stage four.” The cliff still waits for others — the newly divorced, the recently bankrupt, the suddenly alone. Last summer, I took my daughter to that same overlook. The side rail had faded, but she peered over the edge, her small hand holding mine. “Daddy,” she whispered, “what’s on the other side?” I thought of all the answers I could give — the science of ocean currents, the geography of distant shores, even Columbus’s certainty. Instead, I knelt beside her and said, “No one knows for sure. That’s why we keep looking.” The wind carried our voices out to sea as the waves continued their endless work below, carving new edges for new generations. Some truths aren’t meant to be taught, but discovered — often at the cliff edge of what we think we know. When my daughter eventually stands at her own cliff edge, I hope she remembers this moment not as an ending, but as the first real question. 36. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph refers to a particular place where _________. A. people enjoy the circling sea birds B. the boy underwent a terrifying falling C. the sea and sky mix into one far away D. the father parked to let the boy feel the mist 37. Why did the author dream of the cliff again at twelve after the geography class? A. The globe convinced him that cliffs were just harmless natural landscape. B. The perfect blue satellite images triggered his memory of the cliff scenery. C. The absence of edges of the Earth made him decide to visit the waves again. D. The knowledge of borderless Earth went against his earlier belief of the cliff. 38. What does the “cliff” refer to in the author’s opinion? A. Important life moments that break certainty. B. Quality time you share with family members. C. A geographic edge to recall childhood memory. D. All the miserable failures you have experienced. 39. What did the author imply when he replied to his daughter’s question in that way? A. The waves were so noisy that they made any further conversation impossible. B. His daughter was too young to understand the facts about currents or Columbus. C. He wanted his daughter to keep exploring rather than accept ready-made answers. D. Contemporary science has not provided reliable data about the ocean and the cliff. （十六） （2026年闵行区一模） It wasn’t Leo’s choice to leave academia. With just one semester left of his high school career, Leo found himself without a place to live. His only option was to turn his part-time job into two full-time jobs and delay finishing his degree. Sadly, that day wasn’t soon to come. Seventeen years later, Leo was providing for his son, Jonathan, and his four-year-old daughter, Hallie. When he realized Jonathan was in need of some extra attention, he knew it was time to become the role model his son deserved. Determined to get back on the track he promised himself so long ago, Leo began attending high school equivalency classes in Staten Island. After all, without a certificate, he lacked the qualifications for higher education, better jobs, and the stability his family needed. Intelligence and perseverance had carried him through many hardships, but now he needed the degree. Math and essay writing became priorities, and with the help of his teacher, Phil Cameron, Leo made the progress he needed to aid his growing confidence. But it wasn’t just the student who came away with something from these lessons. Leo shared his love of science, politics, news, and novels with anyone who would listen, and even Phil remarked, “I always learned something in my conversations with Leo.” Then came the day of the test, and Leo was thrown yet another curveball. Not only was he given a faulty calculator, but the headache he woke up with still hadn’t gone away. All seemed hopeless until his thoughts turned to his children. They gave him the power to push through: Leo passed the test, finally earning his high school certificate. For the first time, he could feel worthy of the pride his children already had in him. With his newfound confidence, Leo thought it made sense to pass on his love of reading. Taking a page from his teacher’s book — instead of forcing the studies — Leo adopted an engaging approach to reading with his son. Twenty minutes a night was all it took, and soon enough, Jonathan was making rapid progress, finishing the school year by jumping up three reading levels. He was even recognized as Student of the Month. Now Jonathan excels in school and enjoys learning. Maybe best of all, after a couple of months of Leo reading with Jonathan, Jonathan started reading to his younger sister — passing on this familial love of reading first from Leo, then to Jonathan, and finally to Hallie. 36. Leo decided to go back to school because ________. A. he was tired of working full-time B. he hoped to ease his family burden C. he wanted to grow and guide his children D. he excelled in math and essay writing 37. What can be learned about Leo’s high school equivalency classes from the passage? A. They focused mainly on science and politics. B. They provide opportunities for mutual learning. C They promised a high-paying job after graduation. D. They allowed students to explore personal interests. 38. The word “curveball”(para.4) probably refers to ________. A. a type of baseball B. an unfair situation C. a tricky math question D. an unexpected obstacle 39. What lesson can be inferred from Leo’s story? A. Perseverance and education can shape the next generation. B. Exchanging knowledge can help people grow together. C. Cooperation and guidance is essential for academic success. D. Family bonds can be strengthened through shared activities. 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解A篇 编者按：2026年上海十六区高三一模收集齐全，深度解析，排版整齐。 （一） （2025年静安区一模） Nicole Killian was preoccupied before hearing of the hurricane (飓风). First, she worried about safety and checked on neighbors and family. Then she thought about repairs, bills, and about when tourists would return for people to work. Among these human concerns, it’s tough to remember the natural world, even for Killian, a conservationist and naturalist who earns a living by sharing Florida’s west coast waterways. But then there was that dolphin. A week after Hurricane Milton hit Englewood, a dolphin was caught in a floating crab trap near the boat launch where Nicole Killian kept equipment for her business. A team tried to free it. As biologists worked to save and release the dolphin into Lemon Bay, Killian and her husband knew they needed to do something. “We had always known we wanted to help clean up the waterway,” she says. “But after hearing about the dolphin, we knew we needed to act fast.” The mangroves (红树林) Kilian guides tourists through were littered with plastic bags, drywall, and broken two-by-fours. Mangroves are the ecosystem’s natural filter. But the Killians recognized that in this situation, the plants needed assistance. So they decided to organize a group to boat along the banks of Lemon Bay and remove trash. “We decided to call it Waterway Warriors,” she says. “Because we need an army of environmentalists to help.” Cleaning up mangroves isn’t straightforward. The volunteers pulled out gas tanks and metal sheets, dock remains and crab traps. “Everybody was happy to be there and glad somebody was doing something,” one volunteer says. “There was a lot of laughter, a lot of smiles and a lot of triumph.” Indeed, a disturbing phenomenon occurs with hurricanes, Killian’s husband says. Some people’s lives are turned upside down, with ruined homes and lost jobs. Others are just fine. In a tight-knit community like this one, where neighbors know one another, that can leave survivors’ guilt and deep desire to help. The Waterway Warriors cleanups turned out to be as much for the people as they are for the mangroves and the other creatures that live in the area. “We’ve learned we’re a strong community,” Ms Killian says. “We’ve learned that people want to help.” 36. What event motivated Killian and her husband to take immediate action? A. The hurricane’s damage to their tour business. B. A trapped dolphin discovered after the hurricane. C. The return of tourists to the mangrove areas. D. The government’s request for cleanup volunteers. 37. What is the main purpose of the “Waterway Warriors” group? A. To teach tourists about Florida’s wildlife. B. To help clean and restore local waterways. C. To rescue sea animals trapped after storms. D. To collect donations for hurricane victims. 38. What can be inferred about the Waterway Warriors cleanups from the last paragraph? A. They helped relieve psychological stress in the community. B. They encouraged more tourists to help the community. C. They highlighted the destructive power of hurricanes. D. They offered jobs to survivors in the community. 39. What is the passage mainly about? A. The rescue of a dolphin after a hurricane. B. The environmental damage caused by a hurricane. C. Community-led recovery efforts after a disaster. D. The relationship between humans and nature. 【答案】36. B 37. B 38. A 39. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了飓风过后，环保主义者尼科尔·基利安受被困海豚触动，与丈夫组织“水路勇士”小组，带领社区志愿者清理红树林水路垃圾，既修复生态，也缓解了社区幸存者的愧疚感，彰显社区凝聚力。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“As biologists worked to save and release the dolphin into Lemon Bay, Killian and her husband knew they needed to do something. “We had always known we wanted to help clean up the waterway,” she says. “But after hearing about the dolphin, we knew we needed to act fast.”(当生物学家们努力救助海豚并将其放归莱蒙湾时，基利安和丈夫意识到他们必须做点什么。“我们一直知道自己想帮忙清理水路，” 她说，“但听说这只海豚的事后，我们知道必须迅速行动。”)”可知，飓风后被困海豚的事件促使基利安夫妇立即采取行动。故选B项。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“So they decided to organize a group to boat along the banks of Lemon Bay and remove trash. “We decided to call it Waterway Warriors,” she says. “Because we need an army of environmentalists to help.”(于是他们决定组织一个小组，乘船沿着莱蒙湾岸边清理垃圾。“我们决定称之为‘水路勇士’，” 她说。“因为我们需要一支环保主义者大军来提供帮助。”)”可知，“水路勇士”小组的主要目的是帮助清洁和恢复当地的水道。故选B项。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“In a tight-knit community like this one, where neighbors know one another, that can leave survivors’ guilt and deep desire to help. The Waterway Warriors cleanups turned out to be as much for the people as they are for the mangroves and the other creatures that live in the area.(在这样一个邻里相识、紧密相连的社区里，这可能会让幸存者产生愧疚感，并迫切想要提供帮助。“水路勇士”的清理活动，对人们而言，其意义不亚于对红树林及该地区其他生物的意义)”可推知，从最后一段可以推断出“水路勇士”队的清理工作帮助缓解了社区的心理压力。故选A项。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中“Indeed, a disturbing phenomenon occurs with hurricanes, Killian’s husband says. Some people’s lives are turned upside down, with ruined homes and lost jobs. Others are just fine. In a tight-knit community like this one, where neighbors know one another, that can leave survivors’ guilt and deep desire to help. The Waterway Warriors cleanups turned out to be as much for the people as they are for the mangroves and the other creatures that live in the area.(基利安丈夫说，飓风确实会带来一种令人不安的现象。有些人的生活天翻地覆，房屋被毁，工作被丢。其他人都很好。在这样一个邻里相识、紧密相连的社区里，这可能会让幸存者产生愧疚感，并迫切想要提供帮助。“水路勇士”的清理活动，对人们而言，其意义不亚于对红树林及该地区其他生物的意义)”可知，文章主要讲的是飓风后基利安夫妇因被困海豚触发行动，组织社区志愿者成立“水路勇士”小组，清理红树林水路垃圾，既修复生态，又缓解社区心理压力。由此可知，这篇文章的核心是“社区主导的灾后恢复行动”。故选C项。 （二） （2025年虹口区一模） My cat Jean-Philippe is what you might charitably describe as ‘big-boned’. I adopted Phil when he was about six months old.Before he came to my house, he had been living with a couple of other kittens out on the street. When I moved into a fourth-floor apartment, he became a full-time indoor foodic. I usually call him Fat Phil. I love him, but he is basically a meat loaf with fur. I finally realized things were getting out of control when he outgrew his cat carrier and I was forced to buy one built for a medium-sized dog. To make sure that Phil would stick around for as long as possible, I knew I needed to make some changes to his diet — whether or not he was fully on board with them. Although Fat Phil needed to become Slim Phil, losing weight too quickly could be dangerous. I was sent by Phil’s doctor to a website that calculates how many calories a day a cat needs to consume to lose weight at a healthy pace. This is when I learnt that you apparently need to understand advanced algebra (代数) to count cat-food calories. Phil eats a combination of raw, freeze-dried, and canned food, and he began his diet at 270 calories a day. Have you ever tried to figure out the calories in your cat’s favourite brands of food? Some don’t include the information on the label. Others give it in tiny print. Or they publish it in terms that require you to figure out, say, that if 450 grams of freeze-dried chicken biscuits contain 125 calories, a kitchen cup weighs about 700 grams, and 50 biscuits fit in a cup, each biscuit has…wait... I have to keep reminding myself that this is the very best diet for cats, according to doctors. And finally! After more than a year, Phil’s daily intake has been reduced to 250 calories. But it’s an ongoing struggle. He’s a hardened food thief. He starts pushing for dinner at about 1p. m., sometimes rising up on his legs and tapping me on the shoulder with his front paw as I sit at my computer. If he had a watch, he’d be pointing at it. Resisting his most sincere requests takes as much self-control as I can develop, but I persist. And any month now, my boy is going to slim down that dog-sized body and become the size of a very large cat. 36. How many of the following phrases refer to the same meaning as “big-boned”? (1) a full-time indoor foodie (2) Fat Phil (3) a meat loaf with fur (4) a medium-sized dog (5) Slim Phil (6) a hardened food thief A. (1)(3)(6). B. (2)(3)(4). C. (2)(5)(6). D. (1)(4)(5). 37. What does the author find difficult when calculating Jean-Philippe’s food intake? A. Phil refuses to eat raw, freeze-dried and canned food. B. Calorie information can’t be found on cat food labels. C. Phil’s doctor fails to give useful suggestions on his diet. D. The calorie information on cat food is unclear or hard to find. 38. What does the writer imply by “an ongoing struggle” in the last paragraph? A. Keeping Phil on his diet remains difficult. B. The writer intends to stop the cat’s diet plan. C. Phil’s health keeps worsening over the year D. Feeding Phil has become much boring now. 39. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards Jean-Philippe? A. Tolerant, the cat will remain huge. B. Generous, yet losing patience with Phil’s habits. C. Loving, yet determined to follow the health plan. D. Scientific, relying on complex calculations. 【答案】36. B 37. D 38. A 39. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者收养的猫Jean-Philippe因长期室内生活变得肥胖，作者为了它的健康，遵循医生建议为其制定科学减重计划的过程。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I usually call him Fat Phil. I love him, but he is basically a meat loaf with fur. (我通常叫他胖Phil。我爱他，但他基本上就是个带毛的肉球。)”以及第三段中“I was forced to buy one built for a medium-sized dog. (我被迫买了一个为中型犬设计的笼子。)”可知，(2) Fat Phil (胖Phil)、(3) a meat loaf with fur (带毛的肉球，说明猫很胖)、(4)a medium-sized dog (中型犬，说明猫体型大)，这三个短语和“big-boned”意思相同，均指“体型大、偏胖”。故选B。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Have you ever tried to figure out the calories in your cat’s favourite brands of food? Some don’t include the information on the label. Others give it in tiny print. Or they publish it in terms that require you to figure out, say, that if 450 grams of freeze-dried chicken biscuits contain 125 calories, a kitchen cup weighs about 700 grams, and 50 biscuits fit in a cup, each biscuit has…wait... (你有没有试过想弄清楚你家猫咪最爱的那些品牌猫粮里的卡路里含量？有些猫粮的标签上根本没标注这一信息。另一些则用极小的字体印出来。还有些品牌公布的方式需要你自己去计算，比如说，450克冻干鸡肉饼干含有125卡路里，一个厨房用杯重约700克，一杯能装50块饼干，那么每块饼干含有……等等……)”可知，作者发现猫粮上的热量信息不清楚或很难找到，所以计算Jean-Philippe的食物摄入量很困难。故选D。 【38题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段“He’s a hardened food thief. He starts pushing for dinner at about 1p. m., sometimes rising up on his legs and tapping me on the shoulder with his front paw as I sit at my computer. If he had a watch, he’d be pointing at it. Resisting his most sincere requests takes as much self-control as I can develop, but I persist. (它是个顽固的偷食贼。下午1点左右就开始催着要晚饭，有时我坐在电脑前，它会站起来用前爪拍我的肩膀。要是它有手表，肯定会指着表盘示意。拒绝他那最真诚的请求，需要我使出浑身解数来克制自己，但我还是坚持着。)”可知，猫咪总想方设法讨食，作者需要极强的自制力才能拒绝，所以“an ongoing struggle”意思是“让Phil坚持节食仍然很困难”。故选A。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中I love him, but he is basically a meat loaf with fur. (我爱他，但他基本上就是个带毛的肉球。)”、最后一段中“Resisting his most sincere requests takes as much self-control as I can develop, but I persist. (拒绝他那最真诚的请求，需要我使出浑身解数来克制自己，但我还是坚持着。)”以及作者为猫咪制定减重计划、耐心计算热量等行为可知，作者很爱自己的猫，尽管让猫坚持节食很困难，但作者还是坚决执行健康计划。故选C。 （三） （2025年嘉定区一模） At first, Mike White was not worried when his five-year-old dog, BuzzMan, failed to return after a deer hunt. However, after several hours, he used the GPS on the dog’s neck and located a narrow cave entrance, and BuzzMan’s fresh paw (爪子) prints. Now, White grew concerned. Hunt organizer Long Ray contacted two experienced cavers — Nathan Bill and Andy Miles. They arrived hours later and widened the entrance. By 1:30 a.m., Sunday, ten hours after BuzzMan disappeared, they entered the cave. The passage was so narrow that they were forced to crawl with only headlamp for light. After 30 meters, they eventually reached a tight crawl space. Miles, at 1.7 meters and 104 kilograms, is a strong man. No way could he fit through that hole. By 3:30 a.m., they returned. On Sunday afternoon, smaller volunteers were called in. At 5:00 p.m., four new cavers — two men and two women — entered the cave. They were experienced and loved everything about cave adventure except for one thing — cave flood. “If it rains,” Miles says, “The cave will kill people.” That night’s forecast: rain. The team made their way through the narrow space. On the other side of it was a stream. They had to crawl and swim through cold water, facing the threat of low body temperature. An hour later, one of the men, Kevin Robin, found a large room. He scanned the floor with his headlamp and then up the 4-meter-high walls. And there was BuzzMan, standing on a narrow edge and nervously staring at the stranger. Robin gently attached a belt, helped the dog down, and cast a light on him. BuzzMan immediately headed toward the entrance. At 9:30 p.m., 30 hours after disappearing, BuzzMan ran out of the cave and reunited with Mike White. The dog was cold and hungry but unharmed. All rescuers returned safely. In total, eight cavers answered the call and volunteered for the search. Miles laughs off all the praise. After all, going into dark, wet and tight spaces is their hobby. “What we consider fun,” he says, “often gives most people nightmares.” 36. Mike White began to feel worried when ______. A. finding BuzzMan did not return after the hunt B. seeing BuzzMan’s paw prints around the house C. realizing BuzzMan was trapped in the cave D. learning the cave was too narrow to enter 37. According to the passage, which of the following shows the correct order of the rescue? ① Miles was stopped due to a narrow hole. ② The rescuers advanced in the cold stream. ③ Kevin Robin discovered BuzzMan. ④ Nathan Bill and Andy Miles entered the cave. ⑤ A team of four cavers was gathered. A. ④⑤②①③ B. ⑤②①④③ C. ②④①②③ D. ④①⑤②③ 38. The challenges that the rescuers had to suffer include ______. A. heated and dried environment B. narrow space and low temperature C. dark environment and lighting failure D. lack of manpower and loss of direction 39. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A. Cavemen to the Rescue B. A Dog’s Thrilling Adventure C. A Hero’s Brave Journey D. Hidden Dangers in the Cave 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. B 39. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Mike White的爱犬BuzzMan猎鹿时被困洞穴，八名洞穴探险者接力救援，最终使狗狗成功脱险并与主人重逢的故事。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“However, after several hours, he used the GPS on the dog’s neck and located a narrow cave entrance, and BuzzMan’s fresh paw (爪子) prints. Now, White grew concerned.(然而，几个小时后，他用狗脖子上的GPS定位了一个狭窄的洞穴入口，以及BuzzMan的新爪印。现在，White开始担心了。)”可知，Mike White通过GPS找到狭窄的洞穴入口和巴兹曼新鲜的爪印，意识到狗狗被困在洞穴中时开始感到担心。故选C。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“By 1:30 a.m., Sunday, ten hours after BuzzMan disappeared, they entered the cave. The passage was so narrow that they were forced to crawl with only headlamp for light. After 30 meters, they eventually reached a tight crawl space. Miles, at 1.7 meters and 104 kilograms, is a strong man. No way could he fit through that hole. (周日凌晨一点半，也就是BuzzMan失踪十小时后，他们进入了洞穴。通道太窄了，他们只能靠头灯照明。走了30米后，他们终于到达了一个狭窄的爬行空间。Miles身高1.7米，体重104公斤，是个强壮的人。他不可能穿过那个洞。)”、第三段“On Sunday afternoon, smaller volunteers were called in. At 5:00 p.m., four new cavers—two men and two women — entered the cave.(周日下午，规模较小的志愿者被召集起来。下午5点，四名新的洞穴探险者——两男两女——进入了洞穴。)”以及第四段“The team made their way through the narrow space. On the other side of it was a stream. They had to crawl and swim through cold water, facing the threat of low body temperature. An hour later, one of the men, Kevin Robin, found a large room. He scanned the floor with his headlamp and then up the 4 - meter - high walls. And there was BuzzMan, standing on a narrow edge and nervously staring at the stranger. (队员们穿过了狭窄的空间。河的另一边是一条小溪。他们不得不在冰冷的水中爬行和游泳，面临着低体温的威胁。一个小时后，其中一个男人，Kevin Robin，找到了一个大房间。他用头灯扫视了一下地面，然后朝4米高的墙壁往上看。BuzzMan站在一个狭窄的边缘，紧张地盯着这个陌生人。)”可知，救援顺序为：Nathan Bill和Andy Miles进入洞穴（④）→ Miles因洞口狭窄受阻（①）→ 四名洞穴探险者被召集（⑤）→ 救援队员在冰冷溪流中前行（②）→ Kevin Robin 发现BuzzMan（③）。故选D。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The passage was so narrow that they were forced to crawl with only headlamp for light. (通道太窄了，他们只能靠头灯照明。)”和第四段“They had to crawl and swim through cold water, facing the threat of low body temperature. (他们不得不在冰冷的水中爬行和游泳，面临着低体温的威胁。)”可知，救援者面临的挑战包括狭窄的空间和低温环境。故选B。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要讲述了八名洞穴探险者响应号召，接力救援被困洞穴的狗狗BuzzMan，文章主要围绕“洞穴探险者救援狗狗”展开。选项A“Cavemen to the Rescue(洞穴探险者救援记)”既点明了救援主体（洞穴探险者），又概括了核心事件，简洁且贴合主旨。故选A。 （四） （2025年徐汇区一模） As early as 2,700 years ago, a herdswoman who lived in the arid (干旱的) stretches of northwest China was buried in a coat made of animal hides (动物皮), woolen pants, and leather boots. Dressed to ride, she was also buried with her leather saddle (马鞍). Found in the Yanghai cemetery (墓地) near Turpan and dated to between 700 and 400 b.c., this saddle, the oldest yet found, challenges assumptions about who was using such gear, and for what purpose. The find was “a surprise,” according to Patrick Wertmann of the University of Zurich, lead author of a study of the saddle, published in Archaeological Research in Asia. Saddle finds are rare, as their organic components often decay. Other kinds of horse gear, such as bridles and bits, are more commonly found, but they do not necessarily indicate saddle usage. Until the Yanghai find, the oldest known saddles belonged to the Pazyryk culture, centered on the Altay area of Kazakhstan and Russia to the north of Yanghai and Turpan. Although the Pazyryk saddles have been indirectly dated to the fifth century B.C., Wertmann considers that the Pazyryk culture had pioneered saddle use centuries earlier. “Horse riding was probably introduced to northwest China from the Pazyryk region, and it’s possible that saddles also arrived that way,” he told History. However, until such earlier specimens are found (or the fifth-century b.c. saddles are redated and found to be older), the Yanghai saddle is considered to be the world’s oldest yet recovered. Preserved by the region’s arid climate, the Yanghai saddle offers rich insights into early horse-riding technology and the society that created it. Its two wing-shaped hides, filled with a mixture of straw, deer hair, and camel hair, were sewn together along the outer edges and separated by a section without stuffing (known as the gullet), which eased the pressure on the horse’s spine. The emergence of such designs reveals “the increasing care about the comfort and safety of the rider, and the health of the horse,” said Wertmann. Greater comfort made it possible to travel longer distances, increasing interaction with different people. “Unlike the younger finds from the elite Scythian burials, this early saddle was made from inexpensive materials and used by a common woman,” Wertmann’s study notes. “Yet it is testimony to the same mastery of craftsmanship.” When people began to ride horses and when they began to use saddles are much debated topics. One study suggests horseback riding originated in what is today Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary around3000 b.c. In the centuries before the saddle emerged, horse riders rode bareback or sat on mats or blankets. The Yanghai saddle also shakes assumptions that horse-riding saddles were used solely by men for military purposes. “The discovery of this saddle inside the tomb of a woman suggests that women participated in the everyday activities of mounted pastoralists, which included herding and traveling,” said Wertmann. 39. According to the passage, the owner of the world’s oldest known saddle was most likely a ________. A. male warrior from the Pazyryk culture B. female herdswoman from northwest China C. Scythian noblewoman D. horse-riding pioneer from Kazakhstan 40. What is the main significance of the Yanghai saddle discovery as emphasized in the passage? A. It proves that horseback riding originated in China. B. It reveals the high cost and elite status of its owner. C. It challenges previous assumptions about saddle users and purposes. D. It demonstrates the superior preservation techniques of the Yanghai people. 41. The underlined word “wing-shaped” in the description of the saddle (paragraph 7) most likely refers to the hides being ________. A. shaped like wings to help the horse run faster B. sewn together without any stuffing in the middle C. filled with a mixture of different animal hairs D. shaped to curve upwards on either side of the horse’s spine 42. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. The Yanghai saddle is made of expensive materials, indicating the high status of its owner. B. The Pazyryk saddles are now confirmed to be older than the Yanghai saddle. C. The design of the Yanghai saddle shows consideration for the horse’s well-being. D. Before this discovery, it was assumed that saddles were first used by women for herding. 【答案】39. B 40. C 41. D 42. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。中国西北洋海墓地出土全球最古老马鞍，其使用者为普通牧羊女，该发现打破了马鞍为男性军事专用的固有认知，彰显了早期精湛的制鞍工艺。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“As early as 2,700 years ago, a herdswoman who lived in the arid (干旱的) stretches of northwest China was buried in a coat made of animal hides (动物皮), woolen pants, and leather boots. Dressed to ride, she was also buried with her leather saddle (马鞍).(早在2700年前，一位生活在中国西北部干旱地区的女牧民就被埋葬在一件由动物皮制成的外套、羊毛长裤和皮靴组成的衣物中。她身着骑乘装束，还随葬了她的皮制马鞍)”可知，世界上已知最古老的马鞍的主人极有可能是一位来自中国西北部的女性牧民。故选B。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Found in the Yanghai cemetery (墓地) near Turpan and dated to between 700 and 400 B.C., this saddle, the oldest yet found, challenges assumptions about who was using such gear, and for what purpose.(这件马鞍是在吐鲁番附近的阳海墓地出土的，其年代可追溯至公元前700年至400年之间。它是迄今为止发现的最古老的马鞍，它对有关使用此类装备的人群以及使用目的的假设提出了挑战)”以及最后一段“The Yanghai saddle also shakes assumptions that horse-riding saddles were used solely by men for military purposes.(洋海鞍的发现也打破了人们认为骑马用的马鞍仅由男性用于军事用途这一传统观念)”可知，文中所强调的阳海鞍的发现挑战了此前对于鞍具使用者和用途的原有假设。故选C。 【41题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第七段“Its two wing-shaped hides, filled with a mixture of straw, deer hair, and camel hair, were sewn together along the outer edges and separated by a section without stuffing (known as the gullet), which eased the pressure on the horse’s spine.(它的两个wing-shaped外层覆盖物内填充着稻草、鹿毛和骆驼毛的混合物，边缘处缝合相连，中间留有一块无填充物的区域（称为鞍槽），以此减轻对马脊柱的压力)”可知，两片翼状兽皮填充草料和兽毛，边缘缝合，中间无填充物的部位（鞍槽）可减轻对马脊柱的压力。由此推断，“wing-shaped”（翼状）指兽皮的形状是在马脊柱两侧向上弯曲，类似翅膀的形态。故选D。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据第七段“Its two wing-shaped hides, filled with a mixture of straw, deer hair, and camel hair, were sewn together along the outer edges and separated by a section without stuffing (known as the gullet), which eased the pressure on the horse’s spine.(它的两个翼状衬垫内填充着稻草、鹿毛和骆驼毛的混合物，边缘处缝合相连，中间留有一块无填充物的区域（称为鞍槽），以此减轻对马脊柱的压力)”以及第八段“The emergence of such designs reveals “the increasing care about the comfort and safety of the rider, and the health of the horse,” said Wertmann.( 沃特曼表示：“这类设计的出现表明，人们越来越注重骑手的舒适与安全，以及马匹的健康状况。”)”可知，C选项“洋海马鞍的设计充分考虑到了马匹的舒适度”正确。故选C。 （五） （2025年松江区一模） My dad is a crossword-lover. When I was a little girl, Dad would read his crossword puzzles to me from a magazine. I can still remember how he turned his pencil excitedly as he discovered a new phrase. If my attention weakened, he would say, “Feeling sleepy? Never mind, I’ll keep reading. Some of the words may crawl into your mind.” Bit by bit, Dad introduced me to the power of words and guided my life’s calling, a purpose I never questioned or bothered to pursue. Years passing, I grew into a professional writer. I found that he never asked me to suggest a word or help him with a puzzle when I was working. For him, my words were precious; each held value. But it did not matter much to me how much I got paid for writing. I wrote because I loved word-craft and making up stories that brought ideas to life. Recently when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print, I was kind of hurt! But I comforted myself by looking at the bright side — so many people read the piece and shared joyful emotions and praise on social media. Although some worldly-wise friends told me that I was paid peanuts, I myself felt well rewarded. While I was content, a certain anxiety would secretly emerge: would the thought of earnings cheapen the dignity of my work? Dad’s solution was: “Why not both? Money isn’t everything, but isn’t it good to have enough to help yourself and those close to you? And for your talents and efforts to be valued?” Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued. Today, when doubts cloud my mind, I think of Dad’s pencil: its purpose may be to solve a crossword puzzle, but it was also there for anyone writing down a life-changing number in a lottery ticket (彩票). So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well, some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy. 36. Dad didn’t turn to the author to solve puzzles probably because he________. A. didn’t know the fun of sharing games B. failed to see her willingness to help C. didn’t want to interrupt her literary creation D. trusted his own ability to solve puzzles 37. “I was paid peanuts” in paragraph 3 indicates that________. A. my writing deserved a better pay B. I got some nuts from my writing C. my writing ability was overrated D. I earned more than I should have 38. What does the author mainly convey in the last paragraph? A. Dad uses a pencil to balance his life wisely. B. Her life purpose is realized through writing. C. She sees both her words’ material and spiritual value. D. Multiple roles of a pencil may help change one’s life. 39. What can we learn about Dad and the author? A. Dad developed her attention by reading. B. Dad advised her to be a professional writer. C. Dad improved her ability to solve word puzzles. D. Dad helped shape her view on writing for a living. 【答案】36. C 37. A 38. C 39. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者受父亲影响成为作家，及对写作报酬与价值的看法。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Years passing, I grew into a professional writer. I found that he never asked me to suggest a word or help him with a puzzle when I was working. For him, my words were precious; each held value.(岁月流逝，我成为了一名职业作家。我发现，我工作时，他从不要求我帮忙想词或解谜题。对他来说，我的文字很珍贵，每一个都有价值。)”可知，父亲不找作者解谜题是因为不想打扰她的文学创作。故选C。 【37题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Recently when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print, I was kind of hurt! (最近，一位编辑让我大吃一惊，他们选择在网上而不是在印刷品上发表我的一篇文章，却给了我更低的稿费。)”和“Although some worldly-wise friends told me that I was paid peanuts, I myself felt well rewarded.(尽管一些精明的朋友告诉我，I was paid peanuts，但我自己觉得得到了很好的回报。)”可知，作者的稿费低于预期，I was paid peanuts意为“我得到的报酬很少”，暗示她的作品值得更高的报酬。故选A。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well, some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy.(那么，我的文字就不能帮助我完成人生目标，赚取更好的生活吗？现在，我接受任务——有些报酬丰厚，有些报酬不高——但它们都让我充满喜悦。)”可知，作者主要传达的是她既看到了文字的精神价值（实现人生目标），也重视其物质价值（赚取报酬）。故选C。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第四段中“Dad’s solution was: “Why not both? Money isn’t everything, but isn’t it good to have enough to help yourself and those close to you? And for your talents and efforts to be valued?” Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued.(爸爸的解决办法是：“为什么不能两者兼得呢？钱不是一切，但有足够的钱来帮助自己和亲近的人不是很好吗？你的才能和努力得到重视不是很好吗？”爸爸不仅相信更多的财富并不意味着更大的幸福，而且相信任何努力都不应该被低估。)”、最后一段中“So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well,some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy.(那么，我的文字就不能帮助我完成人生目标，赚取更好的生活吗？现在，我接受任务——有些报酬丰厚，有些报酬不高——但它们都让我充满喜悦。)”可知，父亲帮助作者塑造了她对写作谋生的看法。故选D。 （六） （2025年黄浦区一模） Judge Caprio, who retired from Providence Municipal Court in 2023 after almost 40 years, said his courtroom was where people and cases were met with kindness and sympathy. It was his show, “Caught in Providence,” first seen on TV in Providence in 1988, that made him famous later in his life. The show broadcast real proceedings for small driving mistakes, housing and zoning issues, and minor illegal acts inside a city courtroom. The show began attracting national attention in about 2017, when video clips were posted online.It featured fresh episodes directly from Judge Caprio’s courtroom, making him a famous 80-year-old star. By the end of the 2010s, about 200 stations across the country carried the program. In one popular clip, Judge Caprio tossed out a speeding charge against a 96-year-old man after learning that he had been driving his son to cancer treatment. “You really are what America is all about,” Judge Caprio told the man. “Here you are in your 90s, and you’re still taking care of your family. That’s just a wonderful thing.” Judge Caprio’s courthouse is in Federal Hill, a neighborhood that in the 1920s became one of the most heavily populated Italian American communities in the country. He was born in 1936 and his father worked as a fruit pack-man and milkman. He told a Providence College publication that he recalled gathering close with his family in winters “with the oven door open so we could get heat.” On one of those nights, his father told him that he would become a lawyer someday. “Look around, if I needed a lawyer, I could not afford one,” his father told him. “Remember that. You can never forget where you came from.” As a child, Judge Caprio shined shoes, delivered newspapers and worked on a milk truck. He later said that this upbringing gave him the sympathetic perspective he brought to his courtroom. “He was more than an expert in law — he was a symbol of understanding as a judge, showing us what is possible when justice is tempered with humanity.” Gov. Dan McKee of Rhode Island said in a statement after Judge Caprio’s death in August, 2025. 36. “Caught in Providence” is characterized by_________. A. setting up a positive image for lawyers B. solving violent crime trials C. showing real courtroom cases D. filming cases across multiple states 37. The underlined phrase “toss out” (paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to “_________”. A. beat B. fight C. reduce D. withdraw 38. What can be concluded from Judge Caprio’s childhood experience? A. He developed a sense of care for others. B. Fear of system faults kept him from cases. C. He chose to be a lawyer after trying different jobs. D. It was hard for him to make a living in cold weather. 39. Judge Caprio believed that_________. A. justice could be both firm and caring B. the law should treat the elderly with mercy C. a troubled childhood could drive one to pursue D. trial live-streaming was a great way to gain fame 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. A 39. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了卡普里奥法官的职业生涯、电视节目以及他的童年经历对他司法理念的影响。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“It was his show, “Caught in Providence,” first seen on TV in Providence in 1988, that made him famous later in his life. The show broadcast real proceedings for small driving mistakes, housing and zoning issues, and minor illegal acts inside a city courtroom. (正是他的节目《普罗维登斯抓捕》，于1988年首次在普罗维登斯的电视上播出，使他晚年成名。该节目播放了城市法庭内关于轻微驾驶错误、住房和分区问题以及轻微违法行为的真实诉讼程序。)”可知，《普罗维登斯抓捕》的特点是展示真实的法庭案件。故选C。 【37题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“In one popular clip, Judge Caprio tossed out a speeding charge against a 96-year-old man after learning that he had been driving his son to cancer treatment. (在一个受欢迎的视频片段中，卡普里奥法官在得知一名96岁老人开车送儿子去接受癌症治疗后，tossed out对他的超速指控。)”可知，卡普里奥法官得知原因后，应是撤销了对老人的超速指控，故toss out在此处意为“撤销”，与withdraw意思相近。故选D。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“As a child, Judge Caprio shined shoes, delivered newspapers and worked on a milk truck. He later said that this upbringing gave him the sympathetic perspective he brought to his courtroom. (小时候，卡普里奥法官擦过鞋、送过报纸，还在牛奶车上工作过。他后来表示，这种成长经历让他在法庭上有了同情心。)”可知，卡普里奥法官的童年经历培养了他对他人的关怀之心。故选A。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Judge Caprio, who retired from Providence Municipal Court in 2023 after almost 40 years, said his courtroom was where people and cases were met with kindness and sympathy. (卡普里奥法官于2023年从普罗维登斯市法院退休，任职近 40 年。他表示，自己法庭始终以善意与同情对待每一个人和每一起案件。)”、最后一段中“He was more than an expert in law — he was a symbol of understanding as a judge, showing us what is possible when justice is tempered with humanity. (他不仅仅是一位法律专家——作为一名法官，他是理解的象征，向我们展示了当正义与人性相结合时可能发生的事情。)”可知，卡普里奥法官认为正义既可以是坚定的，也可以是充满关怀的。故选A。 （七） （2026年宝山区一模） Some psychologists say that community art — art made to be displayed free of charge in a particular community can make a big difference. Unlike the wild graffiti that many people consider something very ugly and offensive, community art can bring people together and encourage respect. In the U.S. city of Philadelphia, for example, psychologists are doing a citywide project where mental health patients work with average people to paint murals. The aim of this project is to reduce the stigma of mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues. Art also makes neighborhoods more attractive and has a unique ability to open people up. Neighbors can share comments with one another about a recently painted mural, which can challenge their prejudices and open their eyes to the world. Businesses can also be improved by community art. In Fort Smith, a town in the U.S. state of Arkansas, artists from around the globe came together to paint murals. One of the goals of the project was to expand the town’s cultural offerings in order to attract more visitors. Not only locals but also tourists were drawn to see the murals. The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local businesses. Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. Some of it, for example, has paid for a new exhibition space created inside an old plant in the town of Brierfield. In the U.S., an organization called the Knight Foundation has invested millions of dollars in community projects, including many that focus on art. 36. According to this article, which people in Philadelphia are the victims of a stigma? A. Those who care for mental health patients. B. Those who have studied mental health issues. C. Those who suffer from mental health conditions. D. Those who establish mental health policies. 37. What does the writer imply about graffiti? A. It’s become extremely fashionable. B. Plenty of citizens disapprove of it. C. It usually has a political message. D. None of it appears in public. 38. What does the article indicate about towns like Fort Smith? A. They can profit from art economically. B. They provide inexpensive courses in art. C. They’ve placed some restrictions on art. D. They borrow art from other communities. 39. How does the writer conclude this article about art? A. By showing its role in modern literature. B. By explaining why it has been attacked. C. By comparing it with other entertainment. D. By discussing how it is being funded. 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. A 39. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了社区艺术可凝聚人心、消除偏见、带动经济，还能改善社区风貌，英美等国的相关机构也为这类艺术项目提供了大量资金支持。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The aim of this project is to reduce the stigma of mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues.(该项目的目的是减少对精神疾病的污名化，并促进关于那些面临此类问题的人们的全新对话)”可知，费城的患有精神健康问题的人成为了“污名化”的受害者。故选C。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Unlike the wild graffiti that many people consider something very ugly and offensive, community art can bring people together and encourage respect.(与许多人眼中那种粗俗不堪、令人反感的街头涂鸦不同，社区艺术能够将人们凝聚在一起，并促进彼此之间的尊重)”可推知，很多市民不赞成涂鸦行为。故选B。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local businesses.(他们在游览这个城镇期间所花费的费用为当地企业带来了收益)”可推知，这些城镇能够通过艺术获得经济上的收益。故选A。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. Some of it, for example, has paid for a new exhibition space created inside an old plant in the town of Brierfield. In the U.S., an organization called the Knight Foundation has invested millions of dollars in community projects, including many that focus on art.(许多城市和城镇都得到了大量财政支持，用于开展社区艺术项目。在英国，英格兰艺术委员会已向社区艺术项目投入了近50万美元。其中一部分资金用于在布里尔菲尔德镇的一座旧工厂内建造一个新的展览空间。在美国，一个名为“奈特基金会”的组织已向社区项目投入了数百万美元，其中包括许多专注于艺术的项目)”可推知，作者通过探讨艺术的资助方式来为这篇文章作结。故选D。 （八） （2026年崇明区一模） She sings, dances and interacts with her sea of fans as her electric blue hair glows (发光) under the stage lights. But there’s something different about this pop star — she doesn’t physically exist. The digital superstar dancing on stage is Hatsune Miku, a virtual celebrity, and she’s part of a growing trend that goes beyond the boundary between the physical and digital worlds. Virtual celebrities, also known as virtual influencers, are digital characters that are created using a mixture of technologies including computer-generated images(CGI) and artificial intelligence(Al). They are designed to look and behave like real people and are able to sing, dance, model clothing, promote products, engage with fans on social media and even advocate for causes. While some people embrace this new trend, others reject it for fear that interactions with digital personalities might lack credibility. What makes Hatsune Miku special is that she is a collaboration between human creativity and technology and “sings” over 100,000 songs created by individual fans. Her voice is a product of a complex voice synthesizer (合成器), and her performances are entirely digital. She has even performed with major artists. Miku’s live concerts, where LED screens are used to bring her to “life,” have sold out in cities around the world. One of the world’s most beloved virtual influencers, Lu came from humble beginnings. Lu, a digital being, started as a virtual assistant for online shoppers. However, her popularity increased, and she quickly became the face of the brand. Lu has also worked with top brands and starred in music videos with famous artists. She is a great example of how a digital celebrity can bridge the gap between entertainment, social issues and marketing. And with her support of women’s rights. Lu continues to break new ground for virtual influencers. Despite their success, virtual influencers aren’t without controversy, with many expressing discomfort with the idea of “fake humans” interacting with the world as if they were real. As we look ahead, it’s worth asking: How will the world adjust to this new reality where digital beings exist alongside real humans? The answer, as always, lies in how we choose to use the tools we have been given. 36. The passage is mainly about _________ A. the development and influence of virtual celebrities B. the unique performances of Hatsune Miku and Lu C. the technologies used to create virtual influencers D. the controversies caused by digital characters 37. Why is Hatsune Miku referred to as a special virtual celebrity? A. She has a charming voice recorded from a real singer B. She is the first virtual influencer to work with famous artists C. She has a physical body that enables her to perform on stage D. She represents a combination of fan creativity and technology 38. By “humble beginnings” in Paragraph 4, the author means Lu _________ A. had a difficult personality at first B. always aimed to become a celebrity C. started in a simple and unnoticed way D. was created by an unknown company 39. What is the author’s attitude towards virtual influencers? A. Doubtful. B. Neutral. C. Strongly critical. D. Fully supportive. 【答案】36. A 37. D 38. C 39. B 【解析】 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了虚拟名人的发展现状、特点、影响以及引发的争议。 【36题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第2段“Virtual celebrities, also known as virtual influencers, are digital characters that are created using a mixture of technologies including computer-generated images(CGI) and artificial intelligence(Al).(虚拟名人，也被称为虚拟网红，是一种运用计算机生成图像和人工智能等多种技术创造出来的数字角色)”、第3段 “What makes Hatsune Miku special is that she is a collaboration between human creativity and technology and ‘sings’ over 100,000 songs created by individual fans.(初音未来的特别之处在于，她是人类创造力和技术的结合，‘演唱’了个人粉丝创作的10万多首歌曲。)”和第4段“One of the world’s most beloved virtual influencers, Lu came from humble beginnings. Lu, a digital being, started as a virtual assistant for online shoppers.(作为世界上最受欢迎的网红之一，Lu出身……。作为一个数字形象，Lu最初只是一名面向网购消费者的虚拟助手。但后来她的人气不断攀升，迅速成为了该品牌的代言人)”对初音未来和Lu的介绍，以及第5段“Despite their success, virtual influencers aren’t without controversy(尽管虚拟网红们取得了成功，但他们也并非没有争议)”可知，文章围绕虚拟名人的发展和影响展开。故选A。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第3段中“What makes Hatsune Miku special is that she is a collaboration between human creativity and technology and ‘sings’ over 100,000 songs created by individual fans.(初音未来的特别之处在于，她是人类创造力和技术的结合，‘演唱’了个人粉丝创作的10万多首歌曲。)”可知，她的特殊性在于融合了粉丝创造力与科技。故选D。 【38题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第4段中“One of the world’s most beloved virtual influencers, Lu came from humble beginnings. Lu, a digital being, started as a virtual assistant for online shoppers. However, her popularity increased, and she quickly became the face of the brand.(作为世界上最受欢迎的网红之一，Lu出身……。作为一个数字形象，Lu最初只是一名面向网购消费者的虚拟助手。但后来她的人气不断攀升，迅速成为了该品牌的代言人)”可知，“humble beginnings”指的是她起步平凡、不引人注目。故选C。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据第5段“Despite their success, virtual influencers aren’t without controversy(尽管虚拟网红们取得了成功，但他们也并非没有争议)”以及“The answer, as always, lies in how we choose to use the tools we have been given.(答案一如既往地取决于我们选择如何使用手中工具)”可知，作者既提到了虚拟网红的成功，也提及了争议，并未表达偏向性的观点，态度是中立的。故选B。 （九） （2026年杨浦区一模） Kathy Xu had always wanted to see a shark in the wild. The opportunity finally came in 2011, when she went on a snorkelling trip (浮潜之旅). Not only was she not scared of the whale shark, the then 29-year-old was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears sprang to her eyes inside her snorkel mask. After returning home to Singapore, Xu learned about the shark trade taking place at one of Indonesia’s largest fish markets, where shark parts including meat and teeth are cut up for export, with the fins being the most prized. Curious, Xu packed her bags and headed to Tanjung Luar, on the island of Lombok. There, she spoke with several fishermen. Shark fishing is risky and involves hard physical work, but it is one of the few ways for them to provide for their families. The fishermen were knowledgeable and felt a great sense of pride for the local sea life. Once they heard that Xu liked to snorkel, they urged her to visit the coral reefs (珊瑚礁) near the fish market. The reefs were breathtaking, overflowing with life and colour. Xu was confident that ecotourism was the solution. “I told them I'd pay them to take tourists out to see these snorkelling hotspots,” she says. In late 2012, Xu quit her full-time teaching job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect. In late 2013, The Dorsal Effect launched its first boat trip. Snorkellers paid ＄120 for a one-day excursion to explore places that the local fishermen know about but could not be found on a Google search. It provides a much more reliable income for the fishermen than the unstable and often dangerous job of shark fishing. For now, Xu, 41, is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok, from the fishermen who now have a new way to earn an income to the school children who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect. In the past decade, global demand for shark fins has declined — a promising result of conservation campaigns — but stricter government regulation is needed. 36. How did Kathy Xu feel the first time she saw a shark in the wild? A. Scared. B. Curious. C. Sad. D. Moved. 37. What was special about the snorkeling sites offered by Xu's team? A. They were only accessible to experienced divers. B. They were popular destinations listed on travel websites. C. They were exclusive locations known only to local fishermen. D. They were protected areas with restricted access. 38. What can be learned about The Dorsal Effect? A. It is primarily focused on providing entertainment for tourists. B. It provides a more reliable income for local fishermen. C. It has successfully eliminated the demand for shark fins. D. It was funded by a former school teacher to focus on conservation. 39. The main idea of the passage can be concluded as _________. A. an eco-friendly way of living for fishermen worldwide B. an innovative ecotourism venture to help tackle shark fishing C. a personal journey from a water sport enthusiast to a marine researcher D. a successful business model to combine conservation with education 【答案】36. D 37. C 38. B 39. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了Kathy Xu因野外遇鲨鱼受触动，创办生态旅游项目The Dorsal Effect的故事。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Not only was she not scared of the whale shark, the then 29-year-old was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears sprang to her eyes inside her snorkel mask. (不仅不害怕鲸鲨，这位当时29岁女士还被它的美丽与优雅深深打动，浮潜面罩里的眼泪都涌了出来)”可知，Kathy Xu第一次在野外看到鲨鱼时是感动的。故选D项。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“In late 2012, Xu quit her full-time teaching job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect. In late 2013, The Dorsal Effect launched its first boat trip. Snorkellers paid＄120 for a one-day excursion to explore places that the local fishermen know about but could not be found on a Google search. (2012年底，Xu辞去了全职教学工作，专注于构建The Dorsal Effect。2013年底，The Dorsal Effect推出了第一次乘船旅行。浮潜者支付120美元参加一日游，探索当地渔民知道但在谷歌搜索中找不到的地方)”可知，Xu团队提供的浮潜点是仅当地渔民知晓的专属地点。故选C项。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“It provides a much more reliable income for the fishermen than the unstable and often dangerous job of shark fishing. (相比鲨鱼捕捞这种不稳定且危险的工作，它为渔民提供了更可靠的收入)”可知，The Dorsal Effect为当地渔民提供了更稳定的收入来源。故选B项。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“ Xu, 41, is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok, from the fishermen who now have a new way to earn an income to the school children who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect. In the past decade, global demand for shark fins has declined — a promising result of conservation campaigns (41岁的Xu为她在龙目岛看到的微小变化感到自豪，从渔民现在有了新的收入来源，到学生们在The Dorsal Effect的旅行中了解了鲨鱼。在过去十年里，全球对鱼翅的需求下降了——这是保护运动的一个可喜的结果)”及通读全文可知，全文围绕Kathy Xu通过开展生态旅游项目，既帮助渔民摆脱鲨鱼捕捞的危险工作，又推动鲨鱼保护展开，因此核心是“创新的生态旅游项目助力解决鲨鱼捕捞问题”。故选B项。 （十） （2026年浦东新区一模） Back in 2008, when I was working as a professional astronomer, I was granted two nights on a big telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. I remember arriving at the peak of the volcano at dusk, very excited about this incredible opportunity. I went into the brightly lit telescope control room, plugged in my laptop and started preparing for the night of taking data. When it was dawn, I emerged into the sunrise, sleepy-eyed and ready for dinner... or was it breakfast? It was only years later that I realized I’d been to the peak of Mauna Kea and I hadn’t looked up at the night sky with my eyes even once. I now see this disappointing situation was representative of a deeper state of mental difficulty that had affected me like a long, slow sunset. Over my years of immersion (沉浸) in the academic environment, I’d become lost in the world of ideas, disconnected from an emotional, direct experience, and from the wonder and passion that had drawn me into astronomy in the first place. I’ve come to understand that this situation isn’t unique to me. These are typical symptoms of the modern world. So many of us live increasingly disconnected from nature — in the day and nighttime — often lost in the world of ideas, plans or anxieties, with our attention rarely in the here and now. Astrophysics was what led me into the world of ideas and facts, but it was ultimately stargazing in a mindful way that showed me the way back to a more balanced state of mental wellbeing and the wonder of my subjective, very human perspective. When we look with wide-eyed curiosity rather than being preoccupied with facts and expectations, it encourages a state of wonder, which leads to awe. Studies have shown feeling awe on a regular basis is deeply beneficial to our mental health, because it helps us feel connected to something bigger than our everyday view of ourselves. Suddenly, our worries aren’t quite so all important and we start to see ourselves from a different perspective. It’s so easy to think that we’re looking up at the stars. But the truth is we’re in them — made of them inseparable from them. You have grown out of, and are living as part of, this Universe. True, looking at it one way you’re a tiny, seemingly insignificant piece of dust on a remote planet in an unremarkable solar system. But from another perspective, you’re an integral part of the Universe experiencing itself through you own eyes, ears and thoughts. For me, this view has facilitated a complete transformation of my mental health and whole life. 36. The author felt a sense of _________ the moment he arrived at Mauna Kea. A. tiredness B. regret C. anticipation D. uniqueness 37. The common problem of the modern world is caused by _________. A. man’s separation from nature and the present B. the wonder about and passion for our careers C. our failure to observe the sky with naked eyes D. years of absorption in endless academic debates 38 How can we carry out “mindful stargazing”? A. By holding fast to science facts and figures. B. By observing stars through an advanced telescope. C. By integrating expectations and views of ourselves. D. By sensing the starry night in an open-minded way. 39. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Stargazing from dusk to dawn B. Seeing in a new light C. Mysterious-looking universe D. Awe-inspiring career 【答案】36. C 37. A 38. D 39. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了2008 年作者在夏威夷天文台观测时未欣赏星空，后醒悟自己沉迷学术而脱离自然与初心；他发现这是现代人的通病，而用心观星助其找回心理平衡与对宇宙的敬畏。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“I remember arriving at the peak of the volcano at dusk, very excited about this incredible opportunity.( 我记得我在黄昏时分到达了火山的顶峰，对这个难以置信的机会感到非常兴奋。)”可推知，作者在到达莫纳克亚山的那一刻，有一种期待的感觉。故选C项。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“These are typical symptoms of the modern world. So many of us live increasingly disconnected from nature — in the day and nighttime — often lost in the world of ideas, plans or anxieties, with our attention rarely in the here and now.( 这些都是现代社会的典型症状。我们中的许多人生活得越来越远离自然——无论是白天还是晚上——常常迷失在想法、计划或焦虑的世界里，我们的注意力很少集中在此时此地。)”可知，现代世界的共同问题是由人类与自然和现在的分离造成的。故选A项。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中“When we look with wide-eyed curiosity, rather than being preoccupied with facts and expectations, it encourages a state of wonder, which leads to awe.( 当我们睁大眼睛好奇地看，而不是全神贯注于事实和期望时，它会激发一种惊奇的状态，从而产生敬畏。)”可推知，“专注观星”指以充满好奇的开放心态观察，而非执着于事实和期待。故选D项。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文通过作者作为天文学家的经历：早年沉迷观测数据却未抬头欣赏夜空，后来意识到现代人群普遍“与自然、当下脱节”，而“专注观星”（以好奇开放的心态感受星空）能带来敬畏感，帮助人们跳出自我焦虑，以新视角看待宇宙与自身，最终实现心理健康的转变。由此可知，这篇文章最好的标题是“以新的眼光看问题”。故选B项。 （十一） （2026年金山区一模） What is the true worth of a human life? Are all lives equally valuable? My struggle with these serious questions ultimately shaped my core beliefs. After a major tragedy years ago, I faced the difficult task of setting compensation amounts (补偿金) for every victim lost. The law required me to assign higher values to professionals like financial managers than to waiters, police officers, firefighters, or soldiers. This practice occurs daily in courtrooms nationwide. Our legal system traditionally links compensation for death directly to each victim’s financial standing — their lost earning power. However, meeting heart-broken families and facing up to the painful reality of assigning monetary worth to lives lost made me deeply question this fundamental legal principle. As a lawyer, I was trained to accept that no two lives have equal financial value. Yet, this increasingly conflicted with my growing belief in the inner equality of all life. A firefighter’s widow challenged me: “Sir, my husband died a hero. Why does the family of that disgraceful finance manager receive more? Does this not dishonor my husband’s memory?” My legal justifications felt hollow, even to myself. I initially offered standard arguments: I wasn’t judging anyone’s inner moral worth, merely following the law, as juries (陪审团) do daily. But these words rang empty for heartbroken families. They fell on deaf ears. I was deeply conflicted. It seemed far more just for public funds to compensate every victim equally — declaring, in effect, that all lives hold equal worth. Yet, the law prevailed (占上风) then. Years later, following another terrible loss of life involving students and teachers, I was again asked to design a compensation plan, this time funded privately. At this moment, my belief as a citizen finally overcame my lawyer’s training. This time, every family received the same amount. If faced with such public compensation again, I do hope the law will state firmly that all lives deserve equal treatment. Courtrooms, judges, lawyers, and juries are not the answer when it comes to public compensation. Resolving my inner conflict taught me a vital lesson: Public compensation must avoid financial distinctions that only deepen survivors’ pain and sorrow. Ultimately, in the face of loss, the law must honor the simplest truth: every life possesses immeasurable, equal dignity — a value no court can price. 38. According to the author, what does the law use as the basis for setting compensation amounts for victims? A. The victim’s moral worth. B. The family’s emotional pain. C. The victim’s professional title. D. The victim’s earning ability. 39. How did the firefighter’s widow view the compensation system? A. She thought it reflected true equality. B. She considered it as a necessary legal practice. C. She believed it honored her husband’s sacrifice. D. She viewed it as a disrespectful way to honor a hero. 40. Why did the author have a mixed feeling at first? A. He was criticized by the heartbroken families for his arguments. B. Public funds were not enough to compensate all the victims equally. C. The juries refused to cooperate with him in making legal justification. D. He thought equal compensation was fair but had to follow the unfair law. 41. What is the author’s primary argument about public compensation after mass tragedies? A. Financial distinctions help families recover faster. B. Public funds must assure the equal value of all lives. C. Lawyers should have full control over fund distribution. D. Jury decisions should determine individual compensation. 【答案】38. D 39. D 40. D 41. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。身为律师的作者反思了法律如何依据收入能力计算死亡赔偿金，并认为这种制度不公正，消防员遗孀的质问让他意识到，这种做法伤害了家属，他主张公共赔偿应平等对待受害者，以尊重生命的尊严。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Our legal system traditionally links compensation for death directly to each victim’s financial standing — their lost earning power. (我们的法律体系传统上将死亡赔偿金直接与受害者的财务状况——即他们丧失的赚钱能力挂钩。)”可知，作者认为法律依据受害者的收入能力来确定其赔偿金额。故选D项。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“A firefighter’s widow challenged me: “Sir, my husband died a hero. Why does the family of that disgraceful finance manager receive more? Does this not dishonor my husband’s memory?” (一位消防员的遗孀质疑我：“先生，我丈夫英勇牺牲了。为什么那个可耻的财务经理的家人得到的更多？这难道不是对我丈夫纪念的亵渎吗？”)”可知，消防员遗孀认为赔偿制度不公正，甚至贬低了她丈夫的英勇牺牲。由此可知，她认为这一赔偿制度是对英雄的不敬。故选D项。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“I was deeply conflicted. It seemed far more just for public funds to compensate every victim equally — declaring, in effect, that all lives hold equal worth. Yet, the law prevailed (占上风) then. (我深感矛盾。似乎使用公共资金平等赔偿所有受害者更为公正——实际上就是在宣告所有生命具有同等价值。然而，当时法律仍然占上风。)”可知，作者最初感到矛盾是因为他认为平等赔偿更公平，但不得不遵循不公平的法律。故选D项。 【41题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Public compensation must avoid financial distinctions that only deepen survivors’ pain and sorrow. Ultimately, in the face of loss, the law must honor the simplest truth: every life possesses immeasurable, equal dignity — a value no court can price. (公共赔偿必须避免只会加深幸存者的痛苦和悲伤的经济区分。最终，面对生命的逝去，法律必须尊重一个最简单的真理：每一个生命都具有不可估量且平等的尊严——这是法庭无法定价的价值。)”可知，作者主张公共赔偿应避免经济区分，确保所有生命被平等对待，即公共资金必须确保所有生命的平等价值。故选B项。 （十二） （2026年奉贤区一模） It seems obvious that plants cannot count 1-10 on their roots or leaves as we usually do with our fingers, but scientists say certain plants can “count” and even do simple maths. They possess mysterious abilities to keep an eye on the insects nearby and their own food stores. Venus flytraps, for example, are known to shut their leaves rapidly when they sense something moving on them. But they only do this if anything moves twice within about 15-20 seconds. The movements are sensed by fine ‘trigger’ hairs on the leaves and translated into electrical pulses (脉 冲), flowing through the plant. When an electrical pulse is triggered twice, the leaves will close immediately. But as a group of international scientists showed in 2016, insect-eating plants of this kind are able to tally higher than two. They wait until they’ve sensed at least three electrical pulses before they start producing the chemicals needed to digest their catch, probably to avoid wasting their energy on lucky escapees. Even before this discovery, though, scientists were suggesting that thale cress, a cousin to cabbage that’s widely used in plant studies, could perform a process similar to doing division. During the day, thale cresses use sunlight to build up their food stores, which is known as photosynthesis. But to survive the night, they must first determine how much energy they will need. They do this by assessing the energy stored in their leaves and factoring in the length of the night. Based on this calculation, they then manage their food intake at a sustainable rate. Experts argue we shouldn’t label these curious counting abilities as “intelligent” or as evidence that plants have some early and underdeveloped form of brain. They’re just doing what they need to survive. But it reminds us that even the simplest forms of life can display astonishing complexity and precision. 36. The example of Venus flytraps in Paragraph 2 is given to show that _________ A. plants can count 1-10 on their roots and leaves B. some plants can carry out simple calculations C. plants are able to generate electrical pulses D. certain plants react much faster than insects 37. The underlined word “tally” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_________· A. number B. repeat C. divide D. sense 38. We can learn from the passage that_________ A. venus flytraps set timed traps based on how many bugs they sense B. plants do simple maths to kill time other than merely to survive C. thale cress manages its energy use at night through calculation D. plants have now evolved a structure similar to a human brain 39. What might be the best title for the article? A. Plants’ amazing sense of time and space B. Plants’ smart tricks of capturing bugs C. Plants’ brilliant use of sunlight and energy D. Plants’ surprising talent for mathematics 【答案】36. B 37. A 38. C 39. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍某些植物具备“计数”和进行简单运算的能力，以捕蝇草和拟南芥为例说明其独特生存智慧。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It seems obvious that plants cannot count 1-10 on their roots or leaves as we usually do with our fingers, but scientists say certain plants can “count” and even do simple maths. (显然，植物无法像我们用手指那样用根或叶来数1到10，但科学家表示，某些植物能够“计数”，甚至进行简单的运算)”以及第二段中的“Venus flytraps, for example, are known to shut their leaves rapidly when they sense something moving on them. But they only do this if anything moves twice within about 15-20 seconds. (例如，众所周知，捕蝇草在感知到叶片上有东西移动时，会迅速合上叶片。但只有当有物体在约15到20秒内移动两次时，它们才会这么做)”可知，作者举捕蝇草的例子是为了说明有些植物可以进行简单的运算。故选B项。 【37题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“But as a group of international scientists showed in 2016, insect-eating plants of this kind are able to tally higher than two. They wait until they’ve sensed at least three electrical pulses before they start producing the chemicals needed to digest their catch, probably to avoid wasting their energy on lucky escapees. (但正如一组国际科学家在2016年所展示的那样，这类食虫植物能够tally的数字不止2。它们会等到感知到至少三次电脉冲后，才开始产生消化猎物所需的化学物质，这或许是为了避免将能量浪费在侥幸逃脱的猎物身上)”可知，捕蝇草能感知到三次及以上的电脉冲，因此“tally”的含义与“number”（计数）相近。故选A项。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Even before this discovery, though, scientists were suggesting that thale cress, a cousin to cabbage that’s widely used in plant studies, could perform a process similar to doing division. During the day, thale cresses use sunlight to build up their food stores, which is known as photosynthesis. But to survive the night, they must first determine how much energy they will need. They do this by assessing the energy stored in their leaves and factoring in the length of the night. Based on this calculation, they then manage their food intake at a sustainable rate. (不过，早在这一发现之前，科学家就提出，拟南芥——一种与卷心菜同属、被广泛用于植物研究的植物——能够进行类似除法的运算过程。白天，拟南芥利用阳光储存养分，这个过程被称为光合作用。但为了熬过夜晚，它们必须首先确定自己需要多少能量。它们通过评估叶片中储存的能量，并将夜晚的时长考虑在内来计算。基于这个计算结果，它们随后以可持续的速率消耗养分)”可知，拟南芥通过运算来管理夜间的能量消耗。故选C项。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，第一段提出核心观点“某些植物能够‘计数’，甚至进行简单的运算”，随后以捕蝇草和拟南芥为例展开说明，最后总结植物的这类能力是生存所需的复杂智慧，因此“植物惊人的数学天赋”概括了全文的主题，适合作为文章最佳标题。故选D项。 （十三） （2026年长宁区一模） A good friend of mine is always telling her kids, “There’s no quick way to the top. You have to take the stairs.” That’s good advice because becoming an expert in anything requires time and a lot of effort. It’s step by step, just like climbing stairs. A concept that highlights this is the “10,000-hour rule,” which was popularized by Malcolm Gladwell in his book Outliers. The 10,000-hour rule suggests that it takes about 10,000 hours of focused practice to master any skill. This idea comes from research by psychologist Anders Ericsson. He studied highly skilled performers in various fields. Whether you want to play the violin, excel in sports or master computer programming, the basic principle is the same. Expert skills are earned through practice, not luck. However, the 10,000-hour rule is not set in stone. The quality of practice matters as much as the quantity. The practice must be intentional, and it must involve challenging yourself to improve specific things. For example, a piano player might focus on mastering difficult passages rather than just playing familiar pieces over and over. After all, even with substantial practice time, there’s no guarantee of reaching top-level performance. Expect hours of practice to be the path to greatness, and you will be fooling yourself. In 2016, psychologist Macnamara analyzed 33 studies. She looked at the relationship between intentional practice and athletic achievement. Intentional practice accounted for just 18 percent of the difference in sports performance between average players and experts, and it accounts for only 1 percent of the difference between top performers. In addition, top performers hadn’t started practicing their sport earlier in their childhoods. They had begun about the same time as other students who were not as successful. This suggests that other factors, like natural talent, personality and life history, also play a role in becoming an expert. Becoming an expert is a great goal to work toward. But remember, you don’t have to be great at something to enjoy doing it. You can still enjoy something without being the best in the world at it. 36. The “10,000-hour rule” holds that ________. A. talent is more important than years of training B. luck plays the decisive role in becoming highly skilled C. around 10,000 hours of training ensures top-level success D. mastery requires about 10,000 hours of focused practice 37. The phrase “set in stone” in paragraph 3 most probably means ________. A. totally unchangeable B. widely recognised C. wholly understandable D. scientifically tested 38. Macnamara’s 2016 studies show that among expert players intentional practice makes up ________ of the performance gap. A. 1% B. 18% C. 82% D. 99% 39. What does the writer mainly convey in the passage? A. The 10,000-hour rule covers sports but not music. B. Having fun in activities depends on expert skills. C. Reaching the top requires more than practice. D. Practice alone is enough to ensure greatness, 【答案】36. D 37. A 38. B 39. C 【解析】 【导语】本文一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了“一万小时定律”及其局限性，指出成为专家不仅需要练习，还受其他因素影响。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The 10,000-hour rule suggests that it takes about 10,000 hours of focused practice to master any skill.(一万小时定律表明，掌握任何技能都需要大约一万小时的专注练习。)”可知，一万小时定律认为精通一项技能需要大约一万小时的专注练习。故选D。 【37题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“However, the 10,000-hour rule is not set in stone. The quality of practice matters as much as the quantity. The practice must be intentional, and it must involve challenging yourself to improve specific things.(不过，一万小时定律并非是set in stone。练习的质量和时长同等重要。练习必须是有目的性的，而且需要督促自己去提升特定的能力。)”可知，一万小时定律并不是不可改变的，练习的质量和数量一样重要，所以可以推测出set in stone意为“不可改变的”，与A项totally unchangeable“完全不可改变的”意思相符。故选A。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“In 2016, psychologist Macnamara analyzed 33 studies. She looked at the relationship between intentional practice and athletic achievement. Intentional practice accounted for just 18 percent of the difference in sports performance between average players and experts, and it accounts for only 1 percent of the difference between top performers.(2016年，心理学家麦克纳马拉分析了33项研究。她研究了有目的的练习和运动成绩之间的关系。有目的的练习在普通运动员和专家之间的运动成绩差异中只占18%，在顶尖运动员之间的差异中只占1%。)”可知，麦克纳马拉2016年的研究表明，在专家运动员中，有目的的练习在表现差距中占18%。故选B。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第四段中“This suggests that other factors, like natural talent, personality and life history, also play a role in becoming an expert.(这表明，其他因素，如天赋、个性和生活经历，也在成为专家方面发挥作用。)”以及最后一段“Becoming an expert is a great goal to work toward. But remember, you don’t have to be great at something to enjoy doing it. You can still enjoy something without being the best in the world at it.(成为一个专家是一个伟大的目标。但请记住，你不必擅长某件事才能享受它。即使你不是世界上最好的，你仍然可以享受某件事。)”可知，本文主要讨论了“一万小时定律”及其局限性，指出成为专家不仅需要练习，还受其他因素影响。故选C。 （十四） （2026年普陀区一模） Becoming a Birder Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, and walked to the end of a pier and started looking at birds. Since then, my birding obsession has progressed at an alarming pace. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone. Birding has proved more absorbing and peace-bringing than mindful reflection. While birding, I seem impervious to heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses focus firmly on the present, and the usual buzz in my head becomes quiet. When I spot a species for the first time, I course with thrill while being entirely at peace. I also feel a much deeper connection to the natural world. The passing of the seasons feels more detailed, marked by the arrival and disappearance of particular species instead of much slower changes in day length, temperature and greenery. I find myself noticing small shifts in the weather and small differences in habitat. I think about the tides. So much more of the natural world feels close and accessible now. When I started birding, I remember thinking that I’d never see most of the species in my field guide. I had internalized the idea of nature as distant and remote — the province of nature documentaries and far-flung vacations. But in the past six months, I’ve seen soaring golden eagles and marveled at diving Pacific loons, all within an hour of my house. It’s easy to think of birding as an escape from reality. Instead, I see it as immersion in the true reality. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is saying about them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to find a rare sparrow. It’s very clear to me which of those two activities is the more ridiculous. It’s not the one with the sparrow. 36. Why does the author describe his birding habit as”an obsession”? A. To show his intense passion for birding. B. To illustrate its peace-bringing mindful effect. C. To highlight his rapid species-spotting progress. D. To stress it’s more meaningful than social media. 37. The underlined phrase “seem impervious to” is closest in meaning to A. seem sensitive to B. seem unaffected by C. appear troubled by D. appear subject to 38. Which of the following descriptions is closest to a birder’s state of mind according to the passage? A. Watching nature documentaries to feel close to wild birds. B. Long-distance jogging in the woods to train for a marathon. C. Fishing by a local pond engaged in the process of observation. D. Travelling miles with the goal of checking a rare species off a list. 39. What life lesson does the author draw about birding? A. Quality time spent in nature’s wonders leads to a joyful life. B. Bird watching itself is more meaningful than one’s busy daily routines. C. Focus on the immediate natural surroundings breeds true meaning in life. D. One should live in the present rather than escape from reality to pursue joy. 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. C 39. C 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者通过观鸟的经历，专注当下、感受自然、获得内心平静，并从中领悟到生活的真谛。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段第二句、第三句“Since then, my birding obsession has progressed at an alarming pace. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone. (从那时起，我对观鸟的沉迷以惊人的速度发展。我已经看到了452种鸟，其中仅今年就看到了307种。)”可知，作者用“obsession”一词强调的是其观鸟数量增长之快、进展之迅速。故选C项。 【37题详解】 词句猜测题。根据本句“While birding, I seem impervious to heat, cold, hunger and thirst.(观鸟时，我对冷、热、饥、渴都seem impervious to。)”以及下一句“My senses focus firmly on the present, and the usual buzz in my head becomes quiet. (我的感官牢牢聚焦于当下，脑海中的日常纷扰也随之安静下来。)”可知，观鸟时作者精神高度集中于当下，脑海中的冷热饥渴等杂念应是全都感觉不到了，“seem impervious to”在此处应为“不受……影响”之意。故选B项。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段第二句、第三句“While birding, I seem impervious to heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses focus firmly on the present, and the usual buzz in my head becomes quiet. (观鸟时，我似乎对冷热浑然不觉。我的感官牢牢聚焦于当下，脑海中的日常纷扰也随之安静下来。)以及第四段最后一句“But in the past six months, I’ve seen soaring golden eagles and marveled at diving Pacific loons, all within an hour of my house. (但在过去的六个月里，我亲眼目睹了翱翔的金雕，也为俯冲入水的太平洋潜鸟惊叹不已，这一切都发生在我家一小时车程的范围内。)”对自然细节的关注可知，观鸟者的状态是沉浸于观察过程中。C选项“在家附近的池塘边钓鱼，专注于观察过程”最符合文中描述的专注、沉浸、观察自然的状态。故选C项。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段前三句“It’s easy to think of birding as an escape from reality. Instead, I see it as immersion in the true reality. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is saying about them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to find a rare sparrow. (人们很容易将观鸟视为对现实的逃避。相反，我认为这是沉浸在真实的现实中。当我可以花上一小时寻找一只稀有麻雀时，便不再需要知道社交媒体上的主角是谁、众人对他们有何议论。)”以及全文多次强调的专注当下、感受自然细节可知，作者从观鸟中领悟到的是：专注于身边的自然环境，并沉浸其中比把时间花在社交媒体上更有意义。C选项“关注身边触手可及的自然环境，方能孕育出生命中真正的意义。”准确概括了这一主旨。故选C项。 （十五） （2026年青浦区一模） When I was seven, my father drove our old car to the edge of a cliff in California. The salt mist from the Pacific fogged the windshield. He pointed to the horizon and said, “This is where the world ends.” I believed him. The gray water seemed endless, blending sea and sky. Sea birds circled, their cries lost in the wind. I held the seat tightly, fearing the cliff would collapse. For weeks, I dreamt of falling, not a terrifying dive, but a gentle drift into the ocean’s embrace. At twelve, I stood in a bright classroom learning about geography. Mrs. Wilkins showed us satellite images of Earth, a perfect blue planet. “There are no edges,” she assured us, tapping the globe. But that night, I dreamt of the cliff again, the waves roaring like a hungry beast beneath my hanging feet. Now at thirty-seven, I understand my father wasn’t lying. Every generation needs its own edge of the world, a place where certainty fades into wonder. Mine came when I held my newborn at 2: 17 AM and realized I knew nothing about love. My brother found his edge when the surgeon said “stage four.” The cliff still waits for others — the newly divorced, the recently bankrupt, the suddenly alone. Last summer, I took my daughter to that same overlook. The side rail had faded, but she peered over the edge, her small hand holding mine. “Daddy,” she whispered, “what’s on the other side?” I thought of all the answers I could give — the science of ocean currents, the geography of distant shores, even Columbus’s certainty. Instead, I knelt beside her and said, “No one knows for sure. That’s why we keep looking.” The wind carried our voices out to sea as the waves continued their endless work below, carving new edges for new generations. Some truths aren’t meant to be taught, but discovered — often at the cliff edge of what we think we know. When my daughter eventually stands at her own cliff edge, I hope she remembers this moment not as an ending, but as the first real question. 36. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph refers to a particular place where _________. A. people enjoy the circling sea birds B. the boy underwent a terrifying falling C. the sea and sky mix into one far away D. the father parked to let the boy feel the mist 37. Why did the author dream of the cliff again at twelve after the geography class? A. The globe convinced him that cliffs were just harmless natural landscape. B. The perfect blue satellite images triggered his memory of the cliff scenery. C. The absence of edges of the Earth made him decide to visit the waves again. D. The knowledge of borderless Earth went against his earlier belief of the cliff. 38. What does the “cliff” refer to in the author’s opinion? A. Important life moments that break certainty. B. Quality time you share with family members. C. A geographic edge to recall childhood memory. D. All the miserable failures you have experienced. 39. What did the author imply when he replied to his daughter’s question in that way? A. The waves were so noisy that they made any further conversation impossible. B. His daughter was too young to understand the facts about currents or Columbus. C. He wanted his daughter to keep exploring rather than accept ready-made answers. D. Contemporary science has not provided reliable data about the ocean and the cliff. 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. A 39. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在不同人生阶段对“世界边缘”的理解，以及这种理解如何影响他对生活和探索的看法。 【36题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“He pointed to the horizon and said, “This is where the world ends.” I believed him. The gray water seemed endless, blending sea and sky.(他指向天际说：“This is where the world ends.”我信了他的话。灰色的海水望不到边，海天融为一体。)”可知，This is where the world ends指的是海和天在远处融为一体的地方。故选C。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“At twelve, I stood in a bright classroom learning about geography. Mrs. Wilkins showed us satellite images of Earth, a perfect blue planet. “There are no edges,” she assured us, tapping the globe. But that night, I dreamt of the cliff again, the waves roaring like a hungry beast beneath my hanging feet.(十二岁时，我站在明亮的教室里上地理课。威尔金斯夫人给我们展示了地球的卫星图像 —— 一颗完美的蓝色星球。“世界没有尽头。” 她点着地球仪，笃定地告诉我们。可那天夜里，我又梦到了那处悬崖，悬在半空的脚边，海浪像饥饿的猛兽般咆哮着。)”可知，作者十二岁时在地理课之后又梦到了悬崖，是因为地球无边界的知识与他之前对悬崖的信仰相悖。故选D。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Now at thirty-seven, I understand my father wasn’t lying. Every generation needs its own edge of the world, a place where certainty fades into wonder. Mine came when I held my newborn at 2: 17 AM and realized I knew nothing about love. My brother found his edge when the surgeon said “stage four.” The cliff still waits for others — the newly divorced, the recently bankrupt, the suddenly alone.(如今我三十七岁了，终于明白父亲没有说谎。每一代人都需要属于自己的 “世界尽头”，那是一个原本笃定的一切都消散，转而被未知填满的地方。我的 “世界尽头”，是在凌晨2点17分抱着我的新生儿，忽然意识到自己对爱一无所知的时刻。我哥哥的“世界尽头”，是医生说出“四期”的瞬间。这处悬崖还在等着其他人 —— 刚离婚的人、刚破产的人，或是骤然孤身一人的人。)”可知，作者认为“悬崖”指的是打破确定性的重要人生时刻。故选A。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中““Daddy,” she whispered, “what’s on the other side?” I thought of all the answers I could give — the science of ocean currents, the geography of distant shores, even Columbus’s certainty. Instead, I knelt beside her and said, “No one knows for sure. That’s why we keep looking.” The wind carried our voices out to sea as the waves continued their endless work below, carving new edges for new generations. Some truths aren’t meant to be taught, but discovered — often at the cliff edge of what we think we know. When my daughter eventually stands at her own cliff edge, I hope she remembers this moment not as an ending, but as the first real question.(“爸爸，”她低声说，“那边是什么？”我想到了所有我能给出的答案——洋流的科学，遥远海岸的地理，甚至哥伦布的确定性。相反，我蹲在她身边说：‘没有人确切知道。这就是我们不断寻找的原因。’风把我们的声音带到了海上，海浪在下面继续着它们无尽的工作，为新一代雕刻新的边缘。有些真理不是用来教的，而是用来发现的——通常在我们自认为知道的悬崖边缘。当我女儿最终站在她自己的悬崖边缘时，我希望她记住这一刻不是一个结束，而是第一个真正的问题。)”可知，作者这样回答女儿的问题，是想让女儿不断探索，而不是接受现成的答案。故选C。 （十六） （2026年闵行区一模） It wasn’t Leo’s choice to leave academia. With just one semester left of his high school career, Leo found himself without a place to live. His only option was to turn his part-time job into two full-time jobs and delay finishing his degree. Sadly, that day wasn’t soon to come. Seventeen years later, Leo was providing for his son, Jonathan, and his four-year-old daughter, Hallie. When he realized Jonathan was in need of some extra attention, he knew it was time to become the role model his son deserved. Determined to get back on the track he promised himself so long ago, Leo began attending high school equivalency classes in Staten Island. After all, without a certificate, he lacked the qualifications for higher education, better jobs, and the stability his family needed. Intelligence and perseverance had carried him through many hardships, but now he needed the degree. Math and essay writing became priorities, and with the help of his teacher, Phil Cameron, Leo made the progress he needed to aid his growing confidence. But it wasn’t just the student who came away with something from these lessons. Leo shared his love of science, politics, news, and novels with anyone who would listen, and even Phil remarked, “I always learned something in my conversations with Leo.” Then came the day of the test, and Leo was thrown yet another curveball. Not only was he given a faulty calculator, but the headache he woke up with still hadn’t gone away. All seemed hopeless until his thoughts turned to his children. They gave him the power to push through: Leo passed the test, finally earning his high school certificate. For the first time, he could feel worthy of the pride his children already had in him. With his newfound confidence, Leo thought it made sense to pass on his love of reading. Taking a page from his teacher’s book — instead of forcing the studies — Leo adopted an engaging approach to reading with his son. Twenty minutes a night was all it took, and soon enough, Jonathan was making rapid progress, finishing the school year by jumping up three reading levels. He was even recognized as Student of the Month. Now Jonathan excels in school and enjoys learning. Maybe best of all, after a couple of months of Leo reading with Jonathan, Jonathan started reading to his younger sister — passing on this familial love of reading first from Leo, then to Jonathan, and finally to Hallie. 36. Leo decided to go back to school because ________. A. he was tired of working full-time B. he hoped to ease his family burden C. he wanted to grow and guide his children D. he excelled in math and essay writing 37. What can be learned about Leo’s high school equivalency classes from the passage? A. They focused mainly on science and politics. B. They provide opportunities for mutual learning. C They promised a high-paying job after graduation. D. They allowed students to explore personal interests. 38. The word “curveball”(para.4) probably refers to ________. A. a type of baseball B. an unfair situation C. a tricky math question D. an unexpected obstacle 39. What lesson can be inferred from Leo’s story? A. Perseverance and education can shape the next generation. B. Exchanging knowledge can help people grow together. C. Cooperation and guidance is essential for academic success. D. Family bonds can be strengthened through shared activities. 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了利奥因生活所迫中断学业，多年后为给子女树立榜样重返课堂，克服考试突发困难拿到学历，还带动子女爱上阅读，用毅力与教育影响了下一代。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When he realized Jonathan was in need of some extra attention, he knew it was time to become the role model his son deserved.(当他意识到乔纳森需要更多的关爱时，他便明白自己应该成为儿子所应拥有的榜样了)”可知，利奥决定重返学校，因为他想要成长并教导自己的孩子。故选C。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Leo shared his love of science, politics, news, and novels with anyone who would listen, and even Phil remarked, “I always learned something in my conversations with Leo.”(利奥会向任何愿意倾听的人分享他对科学、政治、新闻和小说的热爱，甚至菲尔也说：“和利奥交谈的过程中，我总能学到一些东西。”)”可知，这门课程实现了师生间的相互学习。故选B。 【38题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“Not only was he given a faulty calculator, but the headache he woke up with still hadn’t gone away.(不仅给他发了一台有故障的计算器，而且他醒来时还带着的头痛仍未消失)”可知，后文提到利奥考试时遇到计算器故障、头痛不止的突发状况，这些都是意料之外的麻烦，故划线词意思是“一个意外的障碍”。故选D。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Taking a page from his teacher’s book — instead of forcing the studies — Leo adopted an engaging approach to reading with his son. Twenty minutes a night was all it took, and soon enough, Jonathan was making rapid progress, finishing the school year by jumping up three reading levels. He was even recognized as Student of the Month.(借鉴老师的做法——而不是强迫学习——利奥与儿子采用了有趣的学习方式。每天只需阅读二十分钟，不久之后，乔纳森就取得了显著进步，仅用一个学期就提升了三个阅读等级。他还被评为“月度学生之星”)”以及最后一段“Now Jonathan excels in school and enjoys learning. Maybe best of all, after a couple of months of Leo reading with Jonathan, Jonathan started reading to his younger sister — passing on this familial love of reading first from Leo, then to Jonathan, and finally to Hallie.(如今，乔纳森在学校表现出色，乐于学习。最棒的是，在与利奥一起阅读几个月后，乔纳森开始给他的小妹妹读书——就这样，这种家庭对阅读的热爱从利奥传给了乔纳森，再由乔纳森传递给了哈莉)”可知，坚韧不拔的精神和教育能够塑造下一代。故选A。 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $