2025-2026学年高一英语上学期期末复习之阅读理解20篇（期末热点话题）（外研版）

期末复习之阅读理解20篇（应用文+记叙文+说明文+议论文） （期末考试热点话题） 本资料共20篇专题训练，以下是题目细目表 题号 难度 知识点 1 容易 旅游观光,广告/布告,应用文 2 较易 人工智能,语言变化及发展,应用文 3 容易 学校活动,校园俱乐部,应用文 4 较易 旅游观光,应用文 5 较易 竞技/比赛,应用文 6 适中 记叙文,生活故事 7 适中 记叙文,个人经历,哲理感悟 8 适中 善行义举（个人）,环境保护,记叙文 9 适中 记叙文,家人和亲人 ,自然灾害与防范,直接理解,目的意图,逻辑推理 10 适中 记叙文,个人经历 11 较易 医疗 ,人工智能,说明文 12 较易 文化保护,说明文,语意转化,目的意图 13 适中 身体部位 ,科普知识 ,说明文 14 适中 说明文,语言与文化 ,语言变化及发展 15 适中 人工智能,说明文 16 适中 竞技/比赛,社会问题与社会现象,议论文 17 适中 当代教育问题,议论文 18 较难 议论文,语言与文化 19 适中 社会问题与社会现象,议论文 20 适中 科普知识 ,哲理感悟,议论文 East Yorkshire Attractions Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum The Balk, Pocklington YO42 2QF Tel: 01759 307125 The gardens are beautifully arranged with two lakes, which are home to all kinds of fish. We also have Stewart Museum, a children’s playground, a book & gift shop, and tearooms. Sunday band concerts and events are available (可获得的) throughout the year. Open: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Prices: Adults £4.65, Seniors £3.95, Children £2.50 Goole Museum Carlisle Street, Goole DN14 5DS Tel: 01405 768963 The museum explores the colourful history of the town and port of Goole, with plenty of hands-on exhibits for younger visitors. The temporary (短期的) exhibition gallery has a wide range of art craft (工艺) and local history exhibitions which change every month. Open: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Admission Free Sledmere House Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG Tel: 01377 236637 Sledmere House is one of Yorkshire’s most attractive houses. We have an award-winning garden, a military museum, a children’s play area, and a café & gift shop. Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons. Open: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Prices: Adults £8.00, Seniors £6.00, Children £3.00 Bridlington Bird & Animal Park Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO15 3QF Tel: 01262 673653 The family-run park is set in a wonderful woodland environment. It offers daily shows of pig racing. We also have a range of birds and other animals to offer a fun-filled day out for families. Open: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Prices: Adults £4.50, Seniors £4.00, Children £3.50 1．Which attraction hosts temporary exhibitions? A．Goole Museum. B．Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum. C．Sledmere House. D．Bridlington Bird & Animal Park. 2．What can tourists do at Sledmere House? A．Feed a wide range of animals. B．Watch a band concert on Sunday. C．Explore the history of the town. D．Enjoy organ music on Thursday. 3．What is the ticket price for children at Bridlington Bird & Animal Park? A．£2.50. B．£3.00. C．£3.50. D．£4.00. Every December, dictionaries worldwide pick their Words of the Year — terms (术语) that show how people talked and understood the world that year. In 2025, these chosen words are quite special. They cover topics like AI and popular but meaningless online content. Here are some 2025 Words of the Year from different dictionaries. · Oxford word of the year: Rage bait If you’ve spent the year being fooled into feeling angry by a headline, video, or image that is designed on purpose to ruin your mood, congratulations — you’ve been rage baited. Oxford’s pick reflects the rise of content designed to annoy or divide people. In other words: the Internet’s favourite thing. · Macquarie Dictionary word of the year: AI slop Slightly more abstract, but still perfect-fitting, Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary chose a term that only could have been created in 2025. “AI slop” describes generative-AI output that feels lazy, empty, or just wrong. If you clicked on that video of cats dancing, you’ve been a victim of AI slop. · Cambridge Dictionary word of the year: Parasocial Cambridge went with a word that’s been slowly building up for years: “parasocial.” Originally an academic term, it now broadly describes the one-sided relationships we form with creators, celebrities, and influencers. It’s the perfect description for an era where you know your favourite YouTuber’s morning routine, or the personal details of a TikToker’s breakup, but they don’t know you exist. · Dictionary. com word of the year: 67 Honestly, we still don’t know what this means, but Dictionary. com did something different this year with “67,” a number that took on new meaning in 2025. While its specific meaning is context-dependent — originally coming from TikTok — this choice shows that language has developed far beyond just letters. 1．Which of the following is an example of “rage bait”? A．A video of cute cats dancing online. B．A headline designed to make readers angry. C．An AI-written story with no real meaning. D．A number that becomes popular on TikTok. 2．Which Word of the Year has an uncertain but context-based meaning? A．Rage bait B．AI slop C．Parasocial D．67 3．What is unusual about the 2025 Words of the Year? A．They focus on traditional culture. B．They are all from daily communication. C．They connect with AI and online content. D．They are created by major dictionaries. School Club Fair This September Here come 4 most popular clubs in our school this September! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream. Book Lovers’ Club Do you enjoy reading stories? Join us! We meet every Tuesday after school in Room 305. We share our favourite books and discuss the characters. This month, we are reading a famous adventure story. Come and share your ideas! Green Fingers Club Love nature? Come to our club! We meet every Thursday after school in the school garden. We learn to grow flowers and vegetables. Sometimes we take trips to the park to learn about trees and birds. Let’s make our school more beautiful together! Music Club Can you play the guitar or piano? Do you like singing? Welcome to our Music Club! We meet every Monday and Wednesday in the music room. We practice for the school concert. This term, we will learn some pop songs and classic music. Robot Club Interested in science and technology? Join us to build and program robots! We meet every Friday in the computer lab. No experience needed! We will teach you everything. We will take part in a city robot competition in December. 1．If you want to learn about plants, which club should you join? A．Book Lovers’ Club. B．Green Fingers Club. C．Music Club. D．Robot Club. 2．When does the Music Club meet? A．Every Monday and Wednesday. B．Every Monday and Tuesday. C．Every Thursday and Friday. D．Every Tuesday and Thursday. 3．What is special about the Robot Club? A．You need to have some experience. B．You will read science stories. C．You must be good at computer games. D．You can take part in a competition. Have you heard of these four monuments? Carhenge, Floralis Genérica, Traffic Light Tree and Hand of the Desert — these are four unusual monuments from around the world you might like to visit. • Carhenge Carhenge is in Alliance, Nebraska (USA). It has a lot in common with Stonehenge. But while Stonehenge was built with stones, Carhenge was created with cars. The monument was made by a local artist Jim Reinders. He used old cars and even an ambulance. At first, the people of Alliance didn’t like it, but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with tourists, who brought lots of money to the town. • Floralis Genérica Floralis Genérica is a massive statue of a flower. It stands in a pool of water in front of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Eduardo Catalano, a native of Argentina, gave the statue as a gift to the city in 2002. Every morning, the flower opens. In fact, many people believe it is one of the most beautiful statues in the world. • Traffic Light Tree The Traffic Light Tree is situated at Heron Quay, in one of London’s financial districts. The tree has 75 sets of traffic lights. It was created by French artist, Pierre Vivant, and was installed in 1998. A computer controls the lights, which are turned on and off randomly. • Mano del Desierto (Hand of the Desert) The Hand of the Desert is in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The sculpture was designed by the Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrazabal. From a distance, it looks as if there’s a giant in the sand who has stuck his hand out of the ground. If you’re looking for something new to see, you know where to go! 1．Why did the people of Alliance change their attitude toward Carhenge? A．It reminded them of Stonehenge. B．It brought them financial benefits. C．It added beauty to their community. D．It showed the creativity of the designer. 2．What makes Traffic Light Tree different from the other three monuments? A．It is located in a financial district. B．It was created by a local artist. C．It involves technology in its design. D．It is shaped like a natural object. 3．What do Floralis Genérica and Mano del Desierto have in common? A．They are both located in Asia. B．They were both created by local artists. C．They are both made of stone. D．They both depend on technology to work. Kids Are Authors It’s our final year! Don’t miss this chance to become our published (出版) authors! Enter the Kids Are Authors yearly contest which aims to encourage students to use their reading, writing, and artistic skills. Rules Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification (剥夺资格). This contest is open to students in grades K-8 in the United States. All entries must have picture designs in them. Text may be typed on the computer or handwritten. Both text and artwork must be the creation of the students only. And remember previously published works cannot be entered. Teachers or parents may only give useful and general guidance instead of helping students finish the work.Selection Rules All entries will be judged on originality (独创性), content and quality of artwork, most importantly, on overall attraction to children. The judges selected by Scholastic Book Fairs excel (擅长) in the fields of publishing, business, education, art, and literature. Prize There will be one grand-prize winner. The winner will receive $5,000. At the same time the winner’s school will receive 100 copies of the winner’s published book, award certificates, and the gold medal.Entry Process and Deadline Each work must include student names and signatures (签名). IMPORTANT: The signatures of the parents or guardians (监护人) of students must be on the Entry Form. Do not create your own permission form. 1．Why is the Kids Are Authors contest held annually? A．To teach students to read and write. B．To develop students’ various skills. C．To introduce children to artworks. D．To help students win a grand prize. 2．Which of the following will result in disqualification? A．Including pictures in the entry. B．Writing authors’ names in the work. C．Accepting advice from teachers. D．Entering authors’ published works. 3．What will the grand-prize be mainly based on? A．The originality of the artwork. B．The business value of the text. C．The entry’s attraction to judges. D．The entry’s popularity with kids. People always seem to change their minds, especially after experiencing something that touches their hearts. Angela is a delicate girl. Around campus, she constantly looked like someone who had just stepped out of a modeling magazine. Her hair was always in place and her fine makeup was on. Her clothes were perfect. Nothing was out of place. I wondered how she ever managed to stand out like that? Where did she find time? Angela dreamed of graduating from college and moving into a business career in which she would make a lot of money and could fulfill her dream of living at a fairly high economic level. Then she let some friends talk her into joining them on a mission trip (a short-or long-term trip for the purpose of helping others, or performing social service) to Mexico sponsored by the university. Her group went for a week to a little local tribal village in the center of Mexico. For the first couple of days, Angela struggled to keep up her beauty queen appearance. The people of the village were poor. The streets were just dirt. Barefoot kids were everywhere, playing in the dirt in ragged clothes. At first Angela seemed to keep away from them. She stood straight around them with a smile frozen on her face. Then, the children’s smile began to break through her. About the third day, she knelt down to one child. The young girl reached out for a hug. Before Angela knew it, she had wrapped her arms around the dirty but smiling little girl. During that embrace, something began to soften inside Angela. After the mission trip, she returned to her college, changed her major to elementary education, and would end up teaching in an inner-city school. 1．What was Angela’s original career dream before the mission trip to Mexico? A．To become a model working for fashion magazines. B．To be an elementary teacher in an inner-city school. C．To pursue a business career and live a high-quality life. D．To organize mission trips to help poor people around the world. 2．How did Angela behave when she first met the village children in Mexico? A．She gave them hugs to show her kindness. B．She kept a distance and had a frozen smile. C．She helped them clean their ragged clothes. D．She knelt down to play with them immediately. 3．What can we learn from Angela’s experience? A．Experience is the best teacher. B．Don’t judge a book by its cover. C．Actions speak louder than words. D．A small act of kindness can change the world. 4．Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage? A．A Mission Trip Changing Angela’s Life B．Angela Pursuing a High-Income Career C．A Village Tour Showing Mexican Poverty D．University Trips Bringing Multiple Benefits As a clueless freshman, I waltzed into my first creative writing course by accident, thinking it was a literature class on how to read stories, not how to write them. When the teacher introduced the course, I realized my mistake. The credits I earned from the course wouldn't count toward my major. By the end of the session, however, I decided that I had to be a part of the course. Perhaps, as a lifelong reader, I was eager to understand how stories worked their magic. But taking the class would be impossible: I wasn’t even on the waitlist. That’s when the teacher asked for a volunteer to submit the first workshop story. Silence blanketed the room. No one risked eye contact. Whoever volunteered would have to write a whole story in a week. Perhaps they, like me, had never written one before. Seizing my chance, I raised my hand and asked, “If I go first, will you give me a spot in the class?” He said he would. So, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. Years later, I’d completed a degree in creative writing and was working on a novel when a literary agent (经纪人) asked to read the first 50 pages of my draft. But I wasn’t comfortable showing her anything; the novel was far from done. Throughout graduate school, I’d been advised many times not to contact agents until I have a complete draft. In the meanwhile, I knew the beginning of my story was attractive and that the agent might not remember me after a year. So, once again, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. I sent her the first three chapters. A month later, she signed me on the strength of those chapters alone. She has since seen me through the publication of three novels. Determination, focus, perseverance — the qualities that I consider crucial in getting me into Stanford no doubt helped me become the novelist I am today. And yet if I’d trained my gaze only on the path ahead, I would have missed so many happy accidents, so many beautiful opportunities to look up, raise my hand, and say yes. 1．What made the author finally decide to take the course? A．The popularity of the course. B．Her curiosity about story writing. C．Her confidence in her writing skills. D．The need to get credits for her degree. 2．The author volunteered to write the first workshop story to ________. A．challenge herself B．impress the teacher C．display her talent D．win a place in the class 3．The author sent her first three chapters to the agent because ________. A．she wanted to get the chance of publication B．the agent asked her to turn in the work C．her story was attractive to readers D．her friends advised her to do so 4．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．Action speaks louder than words. B．Chance favors only the prepared mind. C．Success comes to those who will and dare. D．Confidence leads to growth and fulfillment. As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a leader who could make the world a better place. Her interest to help others was woken up at the age of nine, when she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays. There she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi saw first-hand the damaging effect of desertification (沙漠化). “Within 10 years, rich farmers became worse off, and in 10 years from now they will be poor. I want to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks.” A decrease in general rainfall and an increase in the seriousness of droughts have led to about 75 percent of Tunisia’s farmlands being affected by desertification. Toumi recognized that farming practices needed to change. She is confident that small land areas can bring large returns if farmers are willing to grow environment-friendly plants, using new technologies for water treatment and focusing on natural products and fertilisers (肥料) rather than chemicals. In 2012, Toumi strengthened her dream to fight the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her environment-friendly farming ideas into action. “I want to show young people in the countryside that they can create chances where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the influence of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living with nowhere to get water.” By September 2016, more than 130,000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 percent survival. Toumi guesses that some 3,000,000 acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia’s farmland.She expects to plant 1,000,000 trees by 2018. In the next couple of years, Toumi hopes to spread the programme to Algeria and Morocco. 1．How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her? A．They made her decide to leave the country. B．They fired her interest in helping others. C．They helped her better understand her father. D．They destroyed her dream of being a teacher. 2．What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland? A．Low rainfall. B．Water pollution. C．Cold weather. D．Forest damage. 3．Why did Toumi set up Acacias for All in Tunisia? A．To create more jobs for young people. B．To advance the protection of the local farmland. C．To talk the farmers out of using fertilizers. D．To help the children get a basic education. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．Saving Water in Tunisia B．Planting Acacia Trees C．Fighting Poverty in North Africa D．Holding back the Sahara When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Karen Lauder refused to leave her home because she was wrong about the intensity of the storm. Karen is 84 years old and depends on a wheelchair to get around because of missing a leg. Her son, Johnny Lauder, tried repeatedly to get her to leave, but she refused. Johnny and his whole family live within a few blocks. They kept in touch with Karen as the storm continued violently outside, watching the water rising dangerously all around them. When Karen reported that the water in her house had reached her bottom, Johnny knew he had to take action. First, Johnny ensured his sons and their pets were taken care of. Then, he jumped out of a window and began to swim. Johnny used to work as a rescue swimmer. He is obviously a strong swimmer, but the flood water was filled with dangerous materials. There was also a strong current, and he had to swim against it for most of his trip to Karen’s. As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to take selfies to show his family that he was okay. Johnny was racing against the clock. He knew he only had a limited time to get there before the water rose above Karen’s head. It took him 40 minutes to swim four blocks. The sound of Karen shouting inside was music to his ears! “If it would’ve been 20 minutes later, she wouldn’t be here, ” Johnny said. “She’s never been happier to see me.” Karen is now safe, although she is in the hospital being treated for infections. The family have all lost everything they owned, including their houses, but they’re grateful just to be here. 1．What led to Karen’s stay during the hurricane? A．She couldn’t move easily. B．Her son failed to persuade her. C．She judged the storm to be weak. D．Her family promised to protect her. 2．Why did Johnny take selfies while swimming? A．To prepare for a post. B．To record the disaster scene. C．To show his courage. D．To ease his family’s worries. 3．What does “music to his ears” imply about Johnny? A．He found it pleasant. B．He felt relieved. C．He realized the urgency. D．He thought it strange. 4．What message does the story convey? A．Time is life in an emergency. B．What matters is being together. C．Experience turns danger into safety. D．Right judgment starts with facts. I still remember that busy autumn evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for the parent-teacher night. We walked in and all eyes were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids’ whispers. A classmate yelled to my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s face?” Shocked, I started to explain my condition, but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!” I was extremely proud of how she handled that situation. I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone because of it. Being compared to Batman’s evil Two-Face made me believe I could never find love. But I was lucky enough to meet my husband, who saw me for who I am inside. When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to worry if the world would judge my children. I always worried I might pass my condition onto my children; I didn’t want them to grow up feeling judged. Unfortunately, my facial difference has impacted my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or sleepovers, or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school. When my kids were young, I explained how my special purple skin was rare and we talked about acceptance and never judging others on how they look. When my girls kiss my purple-skinned cheek, I feel “normal” around them and their unconditional love. With time going by, both my daughters have become my strongest supporters. Thanks to them, I’ve begun to feel more self-confident as I try to be a good role model. Their worldviews are similar to mine. We see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart. As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me! 1．What happened when the author went to attend the parent-teacher night? A．Athena was praised by others for her bravery and optimism. B．Athena defended her mother against her classmate’s rudeness. C．Some parents criticized their kids because of their misbehaviour. D．The author felt shocked at her daughter’s response to her classmate. 2．According to paragraph 2, which of the following views might the author agree with? A．Friendship needs to be watered by love. B．We should treat our children as best friends. C．We should accept other people’s differences. D．Our ability to handle difficulties can be developed. 3．How are the daughters influenced by the author’s birthmark? A．They have to drop out of school. B．They have the same physical condition as me. C．They have difficulty maintaining friendships. D．They feel worried because they are often judged. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．A birthmark to live with. B．My strongest supporters. C．A kind and accepting heart. D．The confidence to be different. Robert Campbell, a 68-year-old retired teacher from Glasgow, has lived with type 2 diabetes (2型糖尿病) for a decade. Recently, worrying blurriness in his vision prompted him to seek a screening for diabetic retinopathy — a diabetes-related eye disease that causes blindness. Traditionally, he would have faced a long wait for a specialist appointment within Scotland’s National Health Service. His local clinic, however, was part of a new pilot program using an AI-powered platform for eye disease called “RetinaScan AI”. The process was simple: a staff member took a photograph of Robert’s retina (视网膜). Within minutes, the system provided an automated assessment, detecting subtle signs of the disease with remarkable accuracy. This initiative effectively skipped the traditional bottleneck, bringing expert-level screening directly to the community. The technology is built on deep learning. The AI was trained on hundreds of thousands of retinal images previously labeled by eye doctors. Through this process, it learned to identify critical indicators of diabetic eye disease with a consistency unaffected by human tiredness. Its primary role is screening: efficiently identifying healthy patients and flagging those, like Robert, who require urgent specialist care. “Platforms like RetinaScan AI are game-changers,” explains Dr. Eleanor Reed, a consultant eye doctor. “They don’t replace our expertise; they enhance it. By handling the massive initial screening workload, they ensure that human specialists can focus their skills on complex diagnoses and treatment planning, ultimately preventing preventable vision loss.” The Glasgow pilot has already yielded promising results. In its first six months, the program successfully screened over 5,000 patients, cutting average wait times for screening from 12 weeks to just days. More importantly, it has accurately flagged hundreds of at-risk individuals, like Robert, for early intervention, demonstrating a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Robert Campbell’s story is just the first chapter. This pilot program paves the way for AI technology to expand globally, reaching millions who need these vital screenings. 1．What problem did Robert Campbell face before the AI program was introduced? A．He was found to have a rare diabetic eye disease. B．He had to wait long for a specialist appointment. C．His local clinic lacked the necessary equipment. D．His eye disease was too advanced to be treated. 2．What is the main advantage of “RetinaScan AI” according to the text? A．It replaces the need for human doctors. B．It provides immediate treatment for patients. C．It is cheaper than traditional screening methods. D．It offers quick and accurate screening in communities. 3．Why does Dr Eleanor Reed call AI platforms “game-changers”? A．They finally avoid vision loss. B．They treat complex diseases. C．They free experts for complexities. D．They work without specialists. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．How is AI Transforming Eye Care? B．Is AI the Doctors’ Newest Assistant? C．What Could AI Contribute to Humans? D．Can AI Systems See More Than Doctors? A handicraft (手工艺品) is any useful or decorative object made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. Unlike items produced by machines in large factories, each handmade piece is unique. The most important feature of a handicraft is the individual skill and creativity of the maker. This personal touch is what makes it special. The tradition of handicraft began in ancient times, when people made all the things they needed for daily life by hand. Over time, these practical skills became beautiful art forms. Some crafts, like weaving and pottery, have been practiced for thousands of years. Others are more modern. What they all share is the use of skill to transform materials — which can be natural, industrially processed, or even recycled — into something new and meaningful. Through their work, artisans express their cultural heritage, including their ideas, values, and outlook on life. These valuable skills are passed down through generations. Traditionally, a young person, called an apprentice (学徒), would learn from a master craftsperson for several years. They learned not from books, but by watching, practicing, making mistakes, and receiving correction. This system of apprenticeship was very important for transferring not just the skills, but also the knowledge and wisdom behind each craft. In today’s world, traditional crafts like woodworking and basket weaving are more important than ever. They connect us to our history and tell the unique story of a community. Furthermore, they often promote sustainability (可持续性) by using local, natural materials, which reduces environmental impact. By choosing to buy and appreciate handicrafts, we do more than just get a beautiful object. We support local economies, help protect the environment, and play a part in keeping these invaluable cultural traditions alive for our children and grandchildren to learn from and enjoy. 1．What makes each handicraft unique? A．Its high price. B．The maker’s skill. C．Its modern design. D．The material’s color. 2．How were handicraft skills traditionally passed on? A．Through detailed instruction books. B．Through a system of apprenticeship. C．Through setting up handcraft schools. D．Through copying traditional objects. 3．Why is supporting handicrafts important for sustainability? A．They use local and natural materials. B．They reduce the need for factory machines. C．They cut down long-distance transportation. D．They are cheaper than machine-made goods. 4．What is the purpose of the text? A．To compare ancient and modern handicrafts. B．To introduce the disadvantages of handicrafts. C．To provide a guide to becoming a craftsperson. D．To state the nature and significance of handicrafts. We’re all familiar with the feeling — it usually starts with a little itch (痒) deep inside the nose. Next comes the awareness that it’s going to happen. Then, achoo! Air erupts out of our nose at an astonishing 100 miles per hour, bursting out whatever was causing the itch. The high-pressure from a sneeze (喷嚏) has led some people to think that if we didn’t close our eyes, they could pop out. For decades, countless people have tested the theory. Upon finding it almost impossible to keep their eyes open while sneezing, many have concluded that the theory must be true. If you try it yourself, the chances are that your eyes are still where they belong. That’s because they are held firmly by the muscles (肌肉) in the eyes. Furthermore, increased pressure from sneezing actually builds up in the blood vessels (血管) in your nose, which may cause vessels to break but is less likely to cause the eyeballs to pop out. Why did this theory start, anyway? Some say that it all began in 1882, when the New York Times reported an incident of a woman who burst one of her eyeballs during a sudden sneeze. Others point at the fact that different high-pressure experiences, such as a childbirth, can cause blood vessels in the eyes to pop. Still others say that closing our eyes when we sneeze shows the theory is true. Scientists, on the other hand, explain that we close our eyes for the same reason we sneeze — to prevent unwanted things from entering our bodies. Either way, as far as we know, there are no actual recorded cases of anyone losing an eyeball because of a sneeze, so don’t lose any sleep over it! 1．What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 1? A．The cause of a sneeze. B．The danger of sneezing. C．The importance of a sneeze. D．The experience of sneezing. 2．Why won’t eyeballs pop out while people are sneezing? A．Because they are fixed firmly in the eyes. B．Because high pressure builds up in the eyes. C．Because increased pressure prevents them from popping out. D．Because they are held strongly by blood vessels. 3．What can we infer from the text? A．Sneezes usually cause an itchy nose. B．People sneeze to burst out unwanted things. C．The high pressure caused by a sneeze will be released through breathing. D．People close their eyes when sneezing to stop their eyeballs from popping out. 4．Where is the text most likely from? A．A book review. B．A travel brochure. C．A magazine. D．A research report. Is it color or colour? Center or centre? Realize or realise? Both are correct. This difference has existed for centuries. You might wonder how this difference came about. Even though we connect American English with the “-or” word endings, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, before the American revolution (革命), English lexicographers (词典编纂者) preferred “\-or\” endings over “\-our\” spellings, aiming to reduce French influences on the language. In 1755, English writer Samuel Johnson published his masterpiece: A Dictionary of the English Language, an Anthology. Johnson tried to standardize the language because he felt that it was a mess. In fact, English was indeed a bit of mess as people were spelling words such as “general” as “jinerll”. Samuel reintroduced the ‘u’ in ‘-our’ endings and also added a ‘k’ to words like ‘critick,’ ‘publick,’ and ‘chaotick’. This ‘k’ ending, however, was dropped many years later. For almost a century, English were “ruled” by Samuel Johnson’s guidelines on the language. Then Noah Webster, an American lexicographer, came into play. He wanted America to be different from Britain. He believed that words should be spelled more like they sound because this would have made English easier to teach at school. Having experienced an unsuccessful effort, he published An American Dictionary of the English Language in 1828. The dictionary became an instant success and forever changed the English language in the US. This is why “colour” became “color”, “centre” became “center”, “masque” became “mask”. The British, however, did not accept the new spellings as they saw them as “Americanisms”. British newspapers and magazines returned to the old spellings in an effort to stay loyal to “their” English and this is why now Americans and British spell words differently. 1．Why did English lexicographers like “-or” endings before Revolution? A．To match French spelling. B．To help build many schools. C．To develop a new language. D．To weaken French influence. 2．How does the author show that English spelling was once messy? A．By explaining new spelling rules. B．By giving specific spelling examples. C．By sharing personal writing experiences. D．By introducing historical event 3．Which word probably belongs to American spelling? A．Kilometre. B．Colour. C．Neighbor. D．Theatre. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The importance of spelling in language learning. B．How historical figures have shaped English spelling over time. C．The benefits of having the same spelling rules. D．The role of spelling in showing where someone is from or their background. Identifying common bird species through their sounds has never been easier, with the phone apps and software available to both ecologists and the public. But what if the identification software has never heard a particular bird before, or only has a small sample of recordings to reference? This is a problem facing ecologists and conservationists monitoring some of the world’s rare birds. To overcome this problem, researchers at the University of Moncton, Canada, have developed ECOGEN, a deep learning AI tool that can generate lifelike bird sounds to enhance the samples of rare species. These can then be used to train audio identification tools used in ecological monitoring, which often have more information on common species. The researchers found that adding artificial bird sound samples generated by ECOGEN to a birdsong Identifier improved the birdsong classification accuracy by 12% on average. Dr. Nicholas Lecomte, one of the lead researchers, said, “Due to significant global changes in animal population, there is urgent need for automatic tools, such as acoustic monitoring (声学监测), to track shifts in biodiversity. However, the AI models used to identify species in acoustic monitoring lack comprehensive reference libraries. With ECOGEN, you can address this gap by creating new instances of bird sounds to support AI models. Essentially, for species with limited wild recordings, such as those that are rare, difficult to find, or sensitive, you can expand your sound library without further disrupting the animals or conducting additional fieldwork.” The researchers say that creating artificial bird sounds in this way can contribute to the conservation of endangered bird species, and also provide valuable insight into their vocalization, behaviors and habitat preferences. The ECOGEN AI tool has other potential applications. For example, it could be used to help conserve extremely rare species, like the critically endangered regent honeyeaters, where young individuals are unable to learn their species’ sounds because there aren’t enough adult birds to learn from. 1．What is the newly-developed ECOGEN tool used to do? A．Identify bird species through songs. B．Record sounds of bird species in nature. C．Compare common bird species with rare ones. D．Produce bird songs to train bird identification tools. 2．What is Dr. Nicholas Lecomte’s attitude towards ECOGEN? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．Neutral. D．Negative. 3．What can artificial bird sounds generated by ECOGEN help with? A．Improving ecologists’ fieldwork skills. B．Providing insights into birds’ behaviors. C．Increasing the number of adult rare birds. D．Developing new phone apps for bird watching. 4．Why are regent honeyeaters mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To give a successful example of conservation. B．To raise people’s awareness of bird protection. C．To show the application of the ECOGEN tool. D．To remind the dangerous situation of these birds. Olympic athletes pour everything into training for the Games, routinely pushing their physical and mental bounds to the limit — and beyond — for a shot at a gold medal. Yet they are often accompanied by an emotional comedown. Emotions are heightened by the nature of the event itself. The Olympics is a massive cultural event — a combination of global public attention, financial investment and media coverage New international celebrities are created, and some competitors’ reputations are ruined during various accusations. Athletes are under the pressure of representing their country and winning medals in front of worldwide audience. “But then all of that publicity and intensity around being an Olympian falls off very quickly,” says Cogan, a lead sport psychologist. It’s more about making a map of how to get to a destination. Once you get there, it’s like, “Now what?” A 2023 paper explained the identity crises athletes face as a result of overfocus on performance,leaving their non-sporting personalities underdeveloped. In a 2018 paper, Howells wrote that athletes with a greater “myopic” (短视的) focus are more at risk of the “blues”. “It is common for top competitors to have this very high-athletic identity,” says Howells. “They’ve sacrificed (牺牲) every other aspect of their identity for the purpose of being an Olympian. They seem unable to realize that their actions might have negative consequences in the future.” Efforts to minimize this mindset have helped some athletes to open up more about their mental health. Experts advise Olympians to start conversations about mental health support well before the Games begin. Olympians should also discuss mental health monitoring strategies before, during and after the Games. Athletes and experts say the sporting industry has, in the last decade, been promoting better work-life balance outside of the game. Brana, a soccer goalkeeper, says that her team and coaches actively encourage spending quantity time with families and significant others, as well as finding hobbies that feel joyful and rewarding. 1．What is the main cause for Olympic athletes’ mental breakdown? A．A sense of loss. B．The media coverage. C．The pressure of competition. D．The audience’s attention. 2．What can be inferred from the third paragraph about athletes with a “myopic” focus? A．They plan their life after retirement well. B．They seldom win medals in competitions. C．They balance success and failure better. D．They overlook other sides of themselves. 3．What might be a fundamental solution to the athletes’ identity crisis? A．Having higher athletic identity. B．Discussing their problems publicly. C．Developing a sense of identity outside the sport. D．Making greater achievements in sporting industry. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Olympic Athletes Suffering from Stress. B．From Hero to Zero: the Post-Olympic Blues. C．Athletes Adapting to Post-Olympic Period. D．From Bad to Worse: Athletes’ mental Well-being. Some high school students think it useless to receive higher education. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you’re one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there. Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge. While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience. When there’s a recession in the economy, those who attended college will be more possible to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary. When you’ re skillful and knowledgeable, you get close to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life. A good education also makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what’s on sale in stores. An educated person doesn’t gossip. Instead, they have a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say. 1．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A．To list the benefits of going to college. B．To introduce the topic and target readers. C．To criticize students who avoid college. D．To present different opinions about higher education. 2．What does the underlined phrase “within easy reach” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．widely available B．easy to achieve C．physically close D．easy to understand 3．According to paragraph 3 and 4, What can be inferred about higher education? A．It allows students to avoid tough times. B．It focuses on making one more interesting. C．It is simply about job security in a recession. D．It brings both cultural and job-related benefits. 4．Which benefit of higher education is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．It helps in building a valuable social network. B．It encourages cultural awareness and exchange. C．It guarantees a high social status at once after graduation. D．It provides an advantage in the job market over the less-educated. Language is embedded (嵌入) in almost every aspect of the way we interact with the world. It’s hard to imagine what it would be like not to have it. What would be the result if we didn’t have names for things or didn’t have experience talking about things that hadn’t actually happened? Would we be able to think? What would our thoughts be like? The answer to the question of whether thought is possible without language depends on what you mean by “thought”. Can you experience impressions and feelings without language? Yes, and very few would argue otherwise. But there is a difference between being able to experience “pain” and possessing the concept “pain”. Most would say true thought involves having the concept. Many artists and scientists say they do not use words to solve problems, but images. The autistic (自闭症的) author Temple Grandin, in explaining how she thinks with images rather than in language, says that concepts for her are collections of images. Of course, Grandin has language, and knows how to use it, so it is hard to say how much of her thinking has been influenced by it, but that there are people who are deficient in the ability to use language and think in the way she describes. There is evidence that deaf people cut off from language possess the ability to think before being exposed to language. Also, the sign languages developed by deaf students without language models display the kind of thinking that goes far beyond mere sensory impression or practical problem solving. However, while it appears that we can indeed think without language, there are certain kinds of thinking that are made possible by language. Language gives us symbols we can use to fix ideas, reflect on them, and hold them up for observation. It allows for a level of abstract reasoning we wouldn’t have otherwise. The philosopher Peter Carruthers has argued that there is a type of inner language thinking that allows us to bring our own thoughts into awareness. We may be able to think without language, but language lets us know we are thinking. 1．What does the author intend to show with the experience of Temple Grandin? A．People without language can’t think. B．Language has no influence on thinking. C．Some people may think in a non-language way. D．Autistic people have a special way of using language. 2．Which of the following best explains “deficient” underlined in paragraph 4? A．Flexible. B．Lacking. C．Confident. D．Experienced. 3．What could we learn from the last paragraph? A．Language makes abstract reasoning easier. B．Language is merely useful for reflection. C．Language is a must for people to understand the world. D．Language restricts people s ability to think visually. 4．The text is written mainly to __________. A．Stress the importance of language in daily life. B．Advocate the thinking modes of scientists and artists C．Demonstrate the cognitive abilities of average individuals. D．Show the relationship between thought and language. When pop singer Chappell Roan spoke out against the invasive (侵入的) fan behavior she had been experiencing since her sudden rise to popularity earlier this year — tailing, unwanted touching, invasive contact with her friends and family members — she kicked off a major discussion about the relationship between a celebrity and their audience and the downside of so-called parasocial relationships. A parasocial relationship (PSR) is generally defined as a relationship in which one member of the relationship isn’t aware of the other — e.g. a fan loves a celebrity, but the celebrity doesn’t know they exist. Not only celebrities, PSRs also exist between people and fictional characters, whether played by an actor or not. A parasocial relationship isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But digital interaction complicates these natural relationships. The conventional arrangement of PSRs, where the fan or follower has no actual contact with a celebrity or creator, gets noticeably disrupted by our new platforms for communication — a celebrity might see a fan’s message or even reply. “When fans are gaining access to the celebrity through social media posts, it increases the feeling of closeness.” Says Stever, a researcher on this topic. As fandoms (粉丝群体) became more visible throughout the latter half of the 20th century, they became associated with youth and immaturity. adolescents (青少年) are most likely to develop intense parasocial relationships, because it can be a chance to practice real adult feelings on someone at a safe distance. And thanks to social media, behavior that might have been limited to one person or a few people might be given the chance to spread. So, a parasocial relationship that starts with healthy boundaries can turn sour. But, as Stever says, “Anything that can be true about a regular social relationship can be true about a parasocial relationship. Are they positive? Can they be good for us? Absolutely. Can they be negative? Can they be poisonous for us? We all know examples of that.” 1．Why’s pop singer Chappell Roan mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To criticize parasocial relationships. B．To reveal a fandom phenomenon. C．To recommend an interaction pattern. D．To introduce an academic discussion. 2．Which is a classic example of a parasocial relationship? A．Children are greatly attached to their parents. B．A reader loves a hero in Shakespeare’s play. C．A student establishes a solid friendship with a roommate. D．A singer interacts with fans at a meet-and-greet event. 3．How do social media affect parasocial relationships? A．They invade celebrities’ privacy. B．They cloud the lines between fans and celebrities. C．They develop a shared understanding. D．They promote adolescent immaturity. 4．Which is the best title for the text? A．Social Media: Restricting Parasocial Relationships B．Invasive Fandom: Unhealthy Fan- celebrity Bonds C．Disturbed Celebrities: From Admiration to Invasion D．Parasocial Relationships: Complicated in Digital Age Some scientists insist that once we discover the truth about the world, we are done. Anyone who refuses such truths, they suggest, is stupid or ignorant (无知的).Well, no. In science, what we do is both hard and, often, hard to explain. The history of science offers many examples of matters that scientists thought they had resolved, only to discover that these matters needed to be considered. Familiar examples include Earth as the center of the universe and the stability of continents. Science is a process of learning and discovery, and sometimes we learn that what we thought was right is wrong. To say that science is “true” or “permanent” is like saying that “beauty is absolute.” At best, it’s a bit off-key (不恰当的). The concept of beauty today is very different from what it was in ancient Greece or the Middle Ages, and so are most of our “laws” of nature. Other scientists may say scientific findings are true because they use “the scientific method.” But we can never actually agree on what that method is. Some will say it is observation and description of the world. Others will say it is the use of experience and experiment. Recently a leading scientist said the scientific method was to avoid fooling oneself into thinking something is true that is not. Each of these views has its value, but if the claim is that any one of these is the scientific method, then they all fail. History and philosophy have shown that the idea of a singular (唯一的) scientific method is unscientific. In fact, the methods of science have varied between disciplines and across time. Scientists have bitterly argued about which methods are the best, and, as we all know, bitter arguments rarely get resolved. In my view, science is not simple, and neither is the natural world. Our efforts to understand and explain the natural world are just that: efforts. Because we’re human, we often fall flat. The good news is that when that happens, we pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off, and get back to work. Understanding the world we live in, and using that knowledge to do useful things, is its own reward. 1．According to Paragraph 1, what is considered as truth in science ________. A．may have lasting value B．may need re-examining C．should be known to all D．should not be rejected 2．Why does the author mention “beauty” in Paragraph 2? A．To raise a question. B．To make a prediction. C．To illustrate an idea. D．To propose a solution. 3．What does the author think of the methods of science? A．They shouldn’t be used to fool the public. B．They rely heavily on observation and description. C．They seldom cause arguments among scientists. D．They shouldn’t be limited to a single method. 4．The last paragraph suggests that in doing science, we should ________. A．keep trying in spite of difficulties B．fight back against others’ criticisms C．give priority to economic rewards D．avoid making the same mistakes 5．What could be the best title for the passage? A．Efforts in Science: Dreaming Big B．Science: Endless Journey to Truth C．Scientists: Defenders of Science D．Scientific Method: Simple Choice 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期末复习之阅读理解20篇（应用文+记叙文+说明文+议论文） （期末考试热点话题） 本资料共20篇专题训练，以下是题目细目表 题号 难度 知识点 1 容易 旅游观光,广告/布告,应用文 2 较易 人工智能,语言变化及发展,应用文 3 容易 学校活动,校园俱乐部,应用文 4 较易 旅游观光,应用文 5 较易 竞技/比赛,应用文 6 适中 记叙文,生活故事 7 适中 记叙文,个人经历,哲理感悟 8 适中 善行义举（个人）,环境保护,记叙文 9 适中 记叙文,家人和亲人 ,自然灾害与防范,直接理解,目的意图,逻辑推理 10 适中 记叙文,个人经历 11 较易 医疗 ,人工智能,说明文 12 较易 文化保护,说明文,语意转化,目的意图 13 适中 身体部位 ,科普知识 ,说明文 14 适中 说明文,语言与文化 ,语言变化及发展 15 适中 人工智能,说明文 16 适中 竞技/比赛,社会问题与社会现象,议论文 17 适中 当代教育问题,议论文 18 较难 议论文,语言与文化 19 适中 社会问题与社会现象,议论文 20 适中 科普知识 ,哲理感悟,议论文 East Yorkshire Attractions Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum The Balk, Pocklington YO42 2QF Tel: 01759 307125 The gardens are beautifully arranged with two lakes, which are home to all kinds of fish. We also have Stewart Museum, a children’s playground, a book & gift shop, and tearooms. Sunday band concerts and events are available (可获得的) throughout the year. Open: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Prices: Adults £4.65, Seniors £3.95, Children £2.50 Goole Museum Carlisle Street, Goole DN14 5DS Tel: 01405 768963 The museum explores the colourful history of the town and port of Goole, with plenty of hands-on exhibits for younger visitors. The temporary (短期的) exhibition gallery has a wide range of art craft (工艺) and local history exhibitions which change every month. Open: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Admission Free Sledmere House Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG Tel: 01377 236637 Sledmere House is one of Yorkshire’s most attractive houses. We have an award-winning garden, a military museum, a children’s play area, and a café & gift shop. Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons. Open: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Prices: Adults £8.00, Seniors £6.00, Children £3.00 Bridlington Bird & Animal Park Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO15 3QF Tel: 01262 673653 The family-run park is set in a wonderful woodland environment. It offers daily shows of pig racing. We also have a range of birds and other animals to offer a fun-filled day out for families. Open: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Prices: Adults £4.50, Seniors £4.00, Children £3.50 1．Which attraction hosts temporary exhibitions? A．Goole Museum. B．Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum. C．Sledmere House. D．Bridlington Bird & Animal Park. 2．What can tourists do at Sledmere House? A．Feed a wide range of animals. B．Watch a band concert on Sunday. C．Explore the history of the town. D．Enjoy organ music on Thursday. 3．What is the ticket price for children at Bridlington Bird & Animal Park? A．£2.50. B．£3.00. C．£3.50. D．£4.00. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了东约克郡的四个旅游景点，包括伯恩比霍尔花园与博物馆、古尔博物馆、斯莱德米尔庄园以及布里德灵顿鸟类动物公园，具体说明了每个景点的地址、联系方式、特色、开放时间和票价信息。 1．细节理解题。根据Goole Museum部分的描述“The temporary (短期的) exhibition gallery has a wide range of art craft (工艺) and local history exhibitions which change every month (临时展览馆每月都会更换各类工艺美术和本地历史展览)”可知，举办临时展览的景点是古尔博物馆。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据Sledmere House部分的描述“Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons (周四下午会演奏管风琴音乐)”可知，游客在斯莱德米尔庄园可以在周四欣赏管风琴音乐。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据Bridlington Bird & Animal Park部分的票价信息“Prices: Adults £4.50, Seniors £4.00, Children £3.50 (价格：成人4.50英镑，老年人4.00英镑，儿童3.50英镑)”可知，布里德灵顿鸟类动物公园的儿童票价是3.5英镑。故选C。 Every December, dictionaries worldwide pick their Words of the Year — terms (术语) that show how people talked and understood the world that year. In 2025, these chosen words are quite special. They cover topics like AI and popular but meaningless online content. Here are some 2025 Words of the Year from different dictionaries. · Oxford word of the year: Rage bait If you’ve spent the year being fooled into feeling angry by a headline, video, or image that is designed on purpose to ruin your mood, congratulations — you’ve been rage baited. Oxford’s pick reflects the rise of content designed to annoy or divide people. In other words: the Internet’s favourite thing. · Macquarie Dictionary word of the year: AI slop Slightly more abstract, but still perfect-fitting, Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary chose a term that only could have been created in 2025. “AI slop” describes generative-AI output that feels lazy, empty, or just wrong. If you clicked on that video of cats dancing, you’ve been a victim of AI slop. · Cambridge Dictionary word of the year: Parasocial Cambridge went with a word that’s been slowly building up for years: “parasocial.” Originally an academic term, it now broadly describes the one-sided relationships we form with creators, celebrities, and influencers. It’s the perfect description for an era where you know your favourite YouTuber’s morning routine, or the personal details of a TikToker’s breakup, but they don’t know you exist. · Dictionary. com word of the year: 67 Honestly, we still don’t know what this means, but Dictionary. com did something different this year with “67,” a number that took on new meaning in 2025. While its specific meaning is context-dependent — originally coming from TikTok — this choice shows that language has developed far beyond just letters. 1．Which of the following is an example of “rage bait”? A．A video of cute cats dancing online. B．A headline designed to make readers angry. C．An AI-written story with no real meaning. D．A number that becomes popular on TikTok. 2．Which Word of the Year has an uncertain but context-based meaning? A．Rage bait B．AI slop C．Parasocial D．67 3．What is unusual about the 2025 Words of the Year? A．They focus on traditional culture. B．They are all from daily communication. C．They connect with AI and online content. D．They are created by major dictionaries. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。2025年全球词典年度词汇很特别，多和AI、网络内容相关，包含挑唆愤怒、劣质 AI 内容等词，还有含义待定的数字，反映当年人们的话语与认知。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“If you’ve spent the year being fooled into feeling angry by a headline, video, or image that is designed on purpose to ruin your mood, congratulations — you’ve been rage baited. Oxford’s pick reflects the rise of content designed to annoy or divide people. In other words: the Internet’s favourite thing.(如果这一年里你一直被某个标题、视频或图片所误导，从而陷入愤怒的情绪之中，而这些内容都是有意为之，旨在破坏你的心情，那么恭喜你——你就是被“激怒”了。牛津大学的这一选择反映了旨在惹恼或分裂人们的内容的日益盛行。换句话说：这就是互联网最喜爱的东西)”可知，旨在激怒读者的标题是“激怒性标题”的例子。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据最后一段“While its specific meaning is context-dependent— originally coming from TikTok — this choice shows that language has developed far beyond just letters.(尽管该词的具体含义需结合语境判断——其源自抖音平台 ——但这一选词却表明，语言的发展早已远超纯文字范畴)”可知，67具有不确定但基于语境的含义。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第一段“They cover topics like AI and popular but meaningless online content. Here are some 2025 Words of the Year from different dictionaries.(它们涵盖了诸如人工智能以及一些热门但毫无意义的网络内容等主题。以下是来自不同词典的 2025 年度词汇)”可知，2025年度词汇的独特之处在它们与人工智能及网络内容紧密相关。故选C。 School Club Fair This September Here come 4 most popular clubs in our school this September! Join us, and we will help you to find your own shining points, lead you to find beauty and to create beauty, and make your campus life as fulfilling and happy as a dream. Book Lovers’ Club Do you enjoy reading stories? Join us! We meet every Tuesday after school in Room 305. We share our favourite books and discuss the characters. This month, we are reading a famous adventure story. Come and share your ideas! Green Fingers Club Love nature? Come to our club! We meet every Thursday after school in the school garden. We learn to grow flowers and vegetables. Sometimes we take trips to the park to learn about trees and birds. Let’s make our school more beautiful together! Music Club Can you play the guitar or piano? Do you like singing? Welcome to our Music Club! We meet every Monday and Wednesday in the music room. We practice for the school concert. This term, we will learn some pop songs and classic music. Robot Club Interested in science and technology? Join us to build and program robots! We meet every Friday in the computer lab. No experience needed! We will teach you everything. We will take part in a city robot competition in December. 1．If you want to learn about plants, which club should you join? A．Book Lovers’ Club. B．Green Fingers Club. C．Music Club. D．Robot Club. 2．When does the Music Club meet? A．Every Monday and Wednesday. B．Every Monday and Tuesday. C．Every Thursday and Friday. D．Every Tuesday and Thursday. 3．What is special about the Robot Club? A．You need to have some experience. B．You will read science stories. C．You must be good at computer games. D．You can take part in a competition. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍学校九月社团博览会的四个热门社团，包括各社团的活动内容、时间和地点，吸引学生参与。 1．细节理解题。根据Green Fingers Club部分中的“Love nature? Come to our club! We meet every Thursday after school in the school garden. We learn to grow flowers and vegetables. Sometimes we take trips to the park to learn about trees and birds. (热爱自然吗？来加入我们的社团吧！我们每周四放学后在学校花园集合。我们学习种植花草和蔬菜。有时我们会去公园旅行，了解树木和鸟类。)”可知，想要了解植物相关知识，应该加入绿手指社团。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据Music Club部分中的“Can you play the guitar or piano? Do you like singing? Welcome to our Music Club! We meet every Monday and Wednesday in the music room. (你会弹吉他或钢琴吗？你喜欢唱歌吗？欢迎加入音乐社团！我们每周一和周三在音乐教室集合。)”可知，音乐社团的活动时间是每周一和周三。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据Robot Club部分中的“Interested in science and technology? Join us to build and program robots! We meet every Friday in the computer lab. No experience needed! We will teach you everything. We will take part in a city robot competition in December. (对科技感兴趣吗？加入我们一起搭建和编程机器人吧！我们每周五在计算机实验室集合。无需经验！我们会教你所有相关知识。我们将在十二月参加一场市级机器人竞赛。)”可知，机器人社团的特别之处是成员可以参加机器人竞赛。故选D项。 Have you heard of these four monuments? Carhenge, Floralis Genérica, Traffic Light Tree and Hand of the Desert — these are four unusual monuments from around the world you might like to visit. • Carhenge Carhenge is in Alliance, Nebraska (USA). It has a lot in common with Stonehenge. But while Stonehenge was built with stones, Carhenge was created with cars. The monument was made by a local artist Jim Reinders. He used old cars and even an ambulance. At first, the people of Alliance didn’t like it, but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with tourists, who brought lots of money to the town. • Floralis Genérica Floralis Genérica is a massive statue of a flower. It stands in a pool of water in front of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Eduardo Catalano, a native of Argentina, gave the statue as a gift to the city in 2002. Every morning, the flower opens. In fact, many people believe it is one of the most beautiful statues in the world. • Traffic Light Tree The Traffic Light Tree is situated at Heron Quay, in one of London’s financial districts. The tree has 75 sets of traffic lights. It was created by French artist, Pierre Vivant, and was installed in 1998. A computer controls the lights, which are turned on and off randomly. • Mano del Desierto (Hand of the Desert) The Hand of the Desert is in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The sculpture was designed by the Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrazabal. From a distance, it looks as if there’s a giant in the sand who has stuck his hand out of the ground. If you’re looking for something new to see, you know where to go! 1．Why did the people of Alliance change their attitude toward Carhenge? A．It reminded them of Stonehenge. B．It brought them financial benefits. C．It added beauty to their community. D．It showed the creativity of the designer. 2．What makes Traffic Light Tree different from the other three monuments? A．It is located in a financial district. B．It was created by a local artist. C．It involves technology in its design. D．It is shaped like a natural object. 3．What do Floralis Genérica and Mano del Desierto have in common? A．They are both located in Asia. B．They were both created by local artists. C．They are both made of stone. D．They both depend on technology to work. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了来自世界各地的四个不同寻常的纪念碑。 1．细节理解题。根据• Carhenge部分中“At first, the people of Alliance didn’t like it, but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with tourists, who brought lots of money to the town.(起初，联盟镇的人并不喜欢它，但在它受到游客的欢迎，给小镇带来了大量资金后，他们很快就改变了主意。)”可知，联盟镇的人改变了对汽车巨石阵的态度是因为它给他们带来了经济利益。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据• Traffic Light Tree部分中“A computer controls the lights, which are turned on and off randomly.(一台电脑控制着这些灯，它们随机开关。)”可知，交通信号灯树与其他三个纪念碑的不同之处在于它的设计中融入了技术。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据• Floralis Genérica部分中“Eduardo Catalano, a native of Argentina, gave the statue as a gift to the city in 2002.(阿根廷本土艺术家爱德华多·卡塔拉诺于2002年将这座雕像赠送给这座城市。)”以及• Mano del Desierto (Hand of the Desert)部分中“The sculpture was designed by the Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrazabal.(这座雕塑是由智利雕塑家马里奥·伊拉拉扎巴尔设计的。)”可知，通用花雕和沙漠之手的共同之处是它们都是由当地艺术家创作的。故选B。 Kids Are Authors It’s our final year! Don’t miss this chance to become our published (出版) authors! Enter the Kids Are Authors yearly contest which aims to encourage students to use their reading, writing, and artistic skills. Rules Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification (剥夺资格). This contest is open to students in grades K-8 in the United States. All entries must have picture designs in them. Text may be typed on the computer or handwritten. Both text and artwork must be the creation of the students only. And remember previously published works cannot be entered. Teachers or parents may only give useful and general guidance instead of helping students finish the work.Selection Rules All entries will be judged on originality (独创性), content and quality of artwork, most importantly, on overall attraction to children. The judges selected by Scholastic Book Fairs excel (擅长) in the fields of publishing, business, education, art, and literature. Prize There will be one grand-prize winner. The winner will receive $5,000. At the same time the winner’s school will receive 100 copies of the winner’s published book, award certificates, and the gold medal.Entry Process and Deadline Each work must include student names and signatures (签名). IMPORTANT: The signatures of the parents or guardians (监护人) of students must be on the Entry Form. Do not create your own permission form. 1．Why is the Kids Are Authors contest held annually? A．To teach students to read and write. B．To develop students’ various skills. C．To introduce children to artworks. D．To help students win a grand prize. 2．Which of the following will result in disqualification? A．Including pictures in the entry. B．Writing authors’ names in the work. C．Accepting advice from teachers. D．Entering authors’ published works. 3．What will the grand-prize be mainly based on? A．The originality of the artwork. B．The business value of the text. C．The entry’s attraction to judges. D．The entry’s popularity with kids. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文为“儿童作家”年度赛事说明，介绍其鼓励学生运用读写及艺术技能的宗旨、参赛规则、评选标准、奖项与提交流程，且为最后一届。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Enter the Kids Are Authors yearly contest which aims to encourage students to use their reading, writing, and artistic skills.( 参加“孩子是作家”年度竞赛，旨在鼓励学生运用他们的阅读、写作和艺术技能。)”可知，参加“孩子是作家”年度竞赛是未来培养学生的多种能力。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据Rules中“And remember previously published works cannot be entered.( 请记住，以前发表的作品不能参赛。)”可知，已出版作品不得参赛，违反此规则会被剥夺资格。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据Selection Rules中“All entries will be judged on originality (独创性), content and quality of artwork, most importantly, on overall attraction to children.( 所有参赛作品将根据作品的独创性、内容和质量进行评判，最重要的是对儿童的整体吸引力。)”可知，大奖的主要依据是作品受孩子的欢迎程度。故选D项。 People always seem to change their minds, especially after experiencing something that touches their hearts. Angela is a delicate girl. Around campus, she constantly looked like someone who had just stepped out of a modeling magazine. Her hair was always in place and her fine makeup was on. Her clothes were perfect. Nothing was out of place. I wondered how she ever managed to stand out like that? Where did she find time? Angela dreamed of graduating from college and moving into a business career in which she would make a lot of money and could fulfill her dream of living at a fairly high economic level. Then she let some friends talk her into joining them on a mission trip (a short-or long-term trip for the purpose of helping others, or performing social service) to Mexico sponsored by the university. Her group went for a week to a little local tribal village in the center of Mexico. For the first couple of days, Angela struggled to keep up her beauty queen appearance. The people of the village were poor. The streets were just dirt. Barefoot kids were everywhere, playing in the dirt in ragged clothes. At first Angela seemed to keep away from them. She stood straight around them with a smile frozen on her face. Then, the children’s smile began to break through her. About the third day, she knelt down to one child. The young girl reached out for a hug. Before Angela knew it, she had wrapped her arms around the dirty but smiling little girl. During that embrace, something began to soften inside Angela. After the mission trip, she returned to her college, changed her major to elementary education, and would end up teaching in an inner-city school. 1．What was Angela’s original career dream before the mission trip to Mexico? A．To become a model working for fashion magazines. B．To be an elementary teacher in an inner-city school. C．To pursue a business career and live a high-quality life. D．To organize mission trips to help poor people around the world. 2．How did Angela behave when she first met the village children in Mexico? A．She gave them hugs to show her kindness. B．She kept a distance and had a frozen smile. C．She helped them clean their ragged clothes. D．She knelt down to play with them immediately. 3．What can we learn from Angela’s experience? A．Experience is the best teacher. B．Don’t judge a book by its cover. C．Actions speak louder than words. D．A small act of kindness can change the world. 4．Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage? A．A Mission Trip Changing Angela’s Life B．Angela Pursuing a High-Income Career C．A Village Tour Showing Mexican Poverty D．University Trips Bringing Multiple Benefits 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了原本梦想从事高薪商业生涯、注重外表的女孩安吉拉，在参加了一次前往墨西哥贫困村落的志愿活动后，内心受到触动，最终改变了自己的职业理想，选择成为一名内城小学教师的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“Angela dreamed of graduating from college and moving into a business career in which she would make a lot of money and could fulfill her dream of living at a fairly high economic level. (安吉拉梦想大学毕业，进入商界，赚很多钱，实现她生活在较高经济水平的梦想)”可知，安吉拉在去墨西哥志愿旅行之前的职业梦想是从事商业，过上高品质生活。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第五段中“At first Angela seemed to keep away from them. She stood straight around them with a smile frozen on her face. (起初，安吉拉似乎与他们保持距离。她笔直地站在他们周围，脸上带着僵硬的微笑)”可知，安吉拉最初见到墨西哥村里的孩子们时，保持距离并带着僵硬的微笑。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。通读全文，根据第一段“People always seem to change their minds, especially after experiencing something that touches their hearts. (人们似乎总是会改变主意，尤其是在经历了一些触动他们内心的事情之后)”这一全文主旨句，和最后一段“After the mission trip, she returned to her college, changed her major to elementary education, and would end up teaching in an inner-city school. (志愿旅行结束后，她回到大学，将专业改为基础教育，并最终在一所内城学校教书)”可知，正是这次亲身的墨西哥志愿活动经历(experience)深刻触动了安吉拉，并彻底改变了她的人生道路。这印证了“经历是最好的老师(Experience is the best teacher.)”这一道理。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章以“People always seem to change their minds, especially after experiencing something that touches their hearts. (人们似乎总是会改变主意，尤其是在经历了一些触动他们内心的事情之后)”开篇，接着具体讲述了安吉拉如何通过一次墨西哥的志愿活动(mission trip)改变了她的人生观和职业规划，这次改变她一生的使命之旅是文章的核心。所以A项“A Mission Trip Changing Angela’s Life(一次改变安吉拉的使命之旅)”能概括文章内容，是最佳标题。故选A项。 As a clueless freshman, I waltzed into my first creative writing course by accident, thinking it was a literature class on how to read stories, not how to write them. When the teacher introduced the course, I realized my mistake. The credits I earned from the course wouldn't count toward my major. By the end of the session, however, I decided that I had to be a part of the course. Perhaps, as a lifelong reader, I was eager to understand how stories worked their magic. But taking the class would be impossible: I wasn’t even on the waitlist. That’s when the teacher asked for a volunteer to submit the first workshop story. Silence blanketed the room. No one risked eye contact. Whoever volunteered would have to write a whole story in a week. Perhaps they, like me, had never written one before. Seizing my chance, I raised my hand and asked, “If I go first, will you give me a spot in the class?” He said he would. So, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. Years later, I’d completed a degree in creative writing and was working on a novel when a literary agent (经纪人) asked to read the first 50 pages of my draft. But I wasn’t comfortable showing her anything; the novel was far from done. Throughout graduate school, I’d been advised many times not to contact agents until I have a complete draft. In the meanwhile, I knew the beginning of my story was attractive and that the agent might not remember me after a year. So, once again, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. I sent her the first three chapters. A month later, she signed me on the strength of those chapters alone. She has since seen me through the publication of three novels. Determination, focus, perseverance — the qualities that I consider crucial in getting me into Stanford no doubt helped me become the novelist I am today. And yet if I’d trained my gaze only on the path ahead, I would have missed so many happy accidents, so many beautiful opportunities to look up, raise my hand, and say yes. 1．What made the author finally decide to take the course? A．The popularity of the course. B．Her curiosity about story writing. C．Her confidence in her writing skills. D．The need to get credits for her degree. 2．The author volunteered to write the first workshop story to ________. A．challenge herself B．impress the teacher C．display her talent D．win a place in the class 3．The author sent her first three chapters to the agent because ________. A．she wanted to get the chance of publication B．the agent asked her to turn in the work C．her story was attractive to readers D．her friends advised her to do so 4．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．Action speaks louder than words. B．Chance favors only the prepared mind. C．Success comes to those who will and dare. D．Confidence leads to growth and fulfillment. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在大学时因偶然进入创意写作课，并为了获得上课资格而主动争取第一个分享故事的机会，从而开启写作生涯；后来在成为小说家过程中，又违背常规建议，主动将未完成的小说章节发给文学经纪人并最终获得成功的经历。文章通过这两个关键时刻，传达了主动把握机会、勇于尝试的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“By the end of the session, however, I decided that I had to be a part of the course. Perhaps, as a lifelong reader, I was eager to understand how stories worked their magic.(然而，在第一节课结束时，我决定我必须成为这门课的一部分。也许，作为一名终身的读者，我渴望理解故事是如何施展魔法的。)”可知，作者最终决定上课是出于她对故事写作原理的好奇心。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Seizing my chance, I raised my hand and asked, ‘If I go first, will you give me a spot in the class?’(抓住我的机会，我举手问道：“如果我第一个上，您能给我一个上课名额吗？”)”可知，作者自愿写第一个研讨故事是为了赢得课堂上的一个席位。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段“In the meanwhile, I knew the beginning of my story was attractive and that the agent might not remember me after a year. So, once again, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite. I sent her the first three chapters.(同时，我知道我故事的开头很吸引人，而且那位经纪人一年后可能就不记得我了。所以，再一次，我没有低头回避，而是反其道而行之。我把前三章发给了她。)”可推知，作者把前三章发给经纪人，是因为她想抓住这个可能稍纵即逝的出版机会，即使作品尚未完成。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章核心讲述了作者人生中两次关键选择：第一次主动举手，以第一个写故事为条件换取了上课机会；第二次主动将未完成的作品章节发给经纪人，从而获得了出版合约。这两个决定都体现了“主动争取、敢于冒险”的精神，并最终带来了成功。C项“Success comes to those who will and dare.(成功属于那些有意愿且敢于行动的人。)”准确地概括了这一主旨。故选C。 As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a leader who could make the world a better place. Her interest to help others was woken up at the age of nine, when she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays. There she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi saw first-hand the damaging effect of desertification (沙漠化). “Within 10 years, rich farmers became worse off, and in 10 years from now they will be poor. I want to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks.” A decrease in general rainfall and an increase in the seriousness of droughts have led to about 75 percent of Tunisia’s farmlands being affected by desertification. Toumi recognized that farming practices needed to change. She is confident that small land areas can bring large returns if farmers are willing to grow environment-friendly plants, using new technologies for water treatment and focusing on natural products and fertilisers (肥料) rather than chemicals. In 2012, Toumi strengthened her dream to fight the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her environment-friendly farming ideas into action. “I want to show young people in the countryside that they can create chances where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the influence of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living with nowhere to get water.” By September 2016, more than 130,000 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 percent survival. Toumi guesses that some 3,000,000 acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia’s farmland.She expects to plant 1,000,000 trees by 2018. In the next couple of years, Toumi hopes to spread the programme to Algeria and Morocco. 1．How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her? A．They made her decide to leave the country. B．They fired her interest in helping others. C．They helped her better understand her father. D．They destroyed her dream of being a teacher. 2．What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisia’s farmland? A．Low rainfall. B．Water pollution. C．Cold weather. D．Forest damage. 3．Why did Toumi set up Acacias for All in Tunisia? A．To create more jobs for young people. B．To advance the protection of the local farmland. C．To talk the farmers out of using fertilizers. D．To help the children get a basic education. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．Saving Water in Tunisia B．Planting Acacia Trees C．Fighting Poverty in North Africa D．Holding back the Sahara 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Sarah Toumi的成长经历及其为对抗沙漠化、保护突尼斯农田所做出的努力，包括成立Acacias for All项目，种植树木以维护生态平衡，同时也提及了她的个人愿景和项目的发展影响。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a leader who could make the world a better place. Her interest to help others was woken up at the age of nine, when she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays. There she organized homework clubs and activities for children. (作为一个在法国长大的年轻女孩，Sarah Toumi 梦想成为一名能够让世界变得更美好的领导者。从九岁起，她就在假期陪伴突尼斯父亲前往他在该国东部的出生地，这唤醒了她帮助他人的热情。在那里，她为孩子们组织了家庭作业俱乐部和活动。)”可知，Toumi 在突尼斯的假期旅行激发了她帮助他人的热情。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“A decrease in general rainfall and an increase in the seriousness of droughts have led to about 75 percent of Tunisia’s farmlands being affected by desertification. (平均降雨量的减少和干旱严重程度的增加导致突尼斯大约75%的农业用地受到沙漠化的威胁。)”可知，导致突尼斯农田沙漠化的主因是降水量减少。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“In 2012, Toumi strengthened her dream to fight the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her environment-friendly farming ideas into action. “I want to show young people in the countryside that they can create chances where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the influence of desertification and climate (气候) change than somebody who is living with nowhere to get water.” (2012年，Toumi坚定她与沙漠作战的梦想。她搬到了突尼斯，建立了一个名为“Acacias for All”的项目，将她的可持续农业理念付诸行动。“我想向农村地区的年轻人展示，他们可以在自己所在的地方创造机会。没有人比那些生活在没有水的地方的人更能理解沙漠化和气候变化的影响。”)”和第五段中的“Toumi guesses that some 3,000,000 acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia’s farmland. (Toumi估计需要大约300万棵金合欢树来保护突尼斯的农田。)”可知，Toumi建立Acacias for All的目的是为了推广保护他们农田的行动。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第二段“Toumi saw first-hand the damaging effect of desertification (沙漠化). “Within 10 years, rich farmers became worse off, and in 10 years from now they will be poor. I want to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks.” A decrease in general rainfall and an increase in the seriousness of droughts have led to about 75 percent of Tunisia’s farmlands being affected by desertification. (Toumi亲眼目睹了沙漠化的破坏性影响。“在10年内，富裕的农民变得更穷，再过10年，他们将变穷。我想阻止撒哈拉沙漠的发展。”平均降雨量的减少和干旱严重程度的增加导致突尼斯大约75%的农业用地受到沙漠化的威胁。)”可知，文章主要讲述了Sarah Toumi为阻止沙漠化进程所做的努力，包括改变农业实践、种植金合欢树等，旨在保护突尼斯的农田免受沙漠化威胁。因此，“Holding back the Sahara (阻挡Sahara)”最能概括文章主题。故选D。 When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Karen Lauder refused to leave her home because she was wrong about the intensity of the storm. Karen is 84 years old and depends on a wheelchair to get around because of missing a leg. Her son, Johnny Lauder, tried repeatedly to get her to leave, but she refused. Johnny and his whole family live within a few blocks. They kept in touch with Karen as the storm continued violently outside, watching the water rising dangerously all around them. When Karen reported that the water in her house had reached her bottom, Johnny knew he had to take action. First, Johnny ensured his sons and their pets were taken care of. Then, he jumped out of a window and began to swim. Johnny used to work as a rescue swimmer. He is obviously a strong swimmer, but the flood water was filled with dangerous materials. There was also a strong current, and he had to swim against it for most of his trip to Karen’s. As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to take selfies to show his family that he was okay. Johnny was racing against the clock. He knew he only had a limited time to get there before the water rose above Karen’s head. It took him 40 minutes to swim four blocks. The sound of Karen shouting inside was music to his ears! “If it would’ve been 20 minutes later, she wouldn’t be here, ” Johnny said. “She’s never been happier to see me.” Karen is now safe, although she is in the hospital being treated for infections. The family have all lost everything they owned, including their houses, but they’re grateful just to be here. 1．What led to Karen’s stay during the hurricane? A．She couldn’t move easily. B．Her son failed to persuade her. C．She judged the storm to be weak. D．Her family promised to protect her. 2．Why did Johnny take selfies while swimming? A．To prepare for a post. B．To record the disaster scene. C．To show his courage. D．To ease his family’s worries. 3．What does “music to his ears” imply about Johnny? A．He found it pleasant. B．He felt relieved. C．He realized the urgency. D．He thought it strange. 4．What message does the story convey? A．Time is life in an emergency. B．What matters is being together. C．Experience turns danger into safety. D．Right judgment starts with facts. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述飓风来袭时卡伦因误判风暴强度留守，儿子约翰尼冒险涉水营救，最终成功救下母亲，一家人虽失财物但庆幸团聚。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Karen Lauder refused to leave her home because she was wrong about the intensity of the storm. (当飓风伊恩袭击佛罗里达州时，卡伦・劳德拒绝离开家，因为她对风暴的强度判断失误。)”可知，卡伦留在家里的原因是她错误地判断了风暴的强度，认为风暴没有那么猛烈。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to take selfies to show his family that he was okay. (当约翰尼在洪水中前行时，他时不时停下来自拍，以此向家人证明自己安然无恙。)” 可知，约翰尼自拍的目的是让家人知道自己的情况，缓解家人的担忧。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“It took him 40 minutes to swim four blocks. The sound of Karen shouting inside was music to his ears! (他花了40分钟游了四个街区。听到卡伦在屋里的呼喊声，对他来说简直是悦耳的佳音！)”可知，约翰尼一路克服困难、争分夺秒去救母亲，听到母亲的声音意味着母亲还安全，由此可推断他此时内心是无比宽慰的。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The family have all lost everything they owned, including their houses, but they’re grateful just to be here. (这一家人失去了他们拥有的一切，包括房子，但他们很庆幸自己还能活着团聚。)”可知，文章着重强调，尽管灾难让一家人失去了物质财富，但家人平安团聚才是最重要的。故选B项。 I still remember that busy autumn evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for the parent-teacher night. We walked in and all eyes were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids’ whispers. A classmate yelled to my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s face?” Shocked, I started to explain my condition, but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!” I was extremely proud of how she handled that situation. I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone because of it. Being compared to Batman’s evil Two-Face made me believe I could never find love. But I was lucky enough to meet my husband, who saw me for who I am inside. When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to worry if the world would judge my children. I always worried I might pass my condition onto my children; I didn’t want them to grow up feeling judged. Unfortunately, my facial difference has impacted my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or sleepovers, or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school. When my kids were young, I explained how my special purple skin was rare and we talked about acceptance and never judging others on how they look. When my girls kiss my purple-skinned cheek, I feel “normal” around them and their unconditional love. With time going by, both my daughters have become my strongest supporters. Thanks to them, I’ve begun to feel more self-confident as I try to be a good role model. Their worldviews are similar to mine. We see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart. As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me! 1．What happened when the author went to attend the parent-teacher night? A．Athena was praised by others for her bravery and optimism. B．Athena defended her mother against her classmate’s rudeness. C．Some parents criticized their kids because of their misbehaviour. D．The author felt shocked at her daughter’s response to her classmate. 2．According to paragraph 2, which of the following views might the author agree with? A．Friendship needs to be watered by love. B．We should treat our children as best friends. C．We should accept other people’s differences. D．Our ability to handle difficulties can be developed. 3．How are the daughters influenced by the author’s birthmark? A．They have to drop out of school. B．They have the same physical condition as me. C．They have difficulty maintaining friendships. D．They feel worried because they are often judged. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．A birthmark to live with. B．My strongest supporters. C．A kind and accepting heart. D．The confidence to be different. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。这篇文章主要讲述了作者因为面部特殊的紫色皮肤出现的困惑和自卑，但孩子们的爱和支持让作者变得更加自信，并且强调了接受和不评判别人外表的重要性。同时，文章也提到了孩子们在成长过程中会遭遇到的不公和歧视。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“A classmate yelled to my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s face?” Shocked, I started to explain my condition, but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!” I was extremely proud of how she handled that situation.( 一个同学对我女儿喊道：“你妈妈的脸怎么了？”我很震惊，开始向他解释我的情况，但我六岁的女儿看着他说：“这是我妈妈的胎记！别那么粗鲁！”我为她处理这种情况的方式感到非常自豪)”可知，因为作者脸上胎记，被其女儿的同学嘲讽，但是作者的女儿为其辩护，反对她同学的粗鲁。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone because of it. Being compared to Batman’s evil Two-Face made me believe I could never find love. But I was lucky enough to meet my husband, who saw me for who I am inside.(在我很小的时候，我就意识到因为脸上的大胎记，我看起来和别人不一样。我一直以为我会因此而孤独。被比作蝙蝠侠邪恶的双面人，让我相信我永远找不到真爱。但我很幸运地遇到了我的丈夫，他看到了真正的我)”可知，作者小时候以为自己跟别人不一样，因此会觉得孤独，并相信永远不会找到真爱，但是作者长大后很幸运的是遇到了自己的丈夫，其接受了作者的不同，发现的是作者的内在。由此推知，作者可能同意的观点是：我们应该接受别人的不同。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Unfortunately, my facial difference has impacted my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or sleepovers, or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school.(不幸的是，我的面部差异影响了我的孩子。我的女儿们被取消了参加生日派对或过夜聚会的邀请，或者我知道某些孩子在他们的父母在学校看到我后就不再和我的孩子做朋友了)”可知，作者的女儿受到作者的胎记的影响是：在与其他孩子维持友谊方面遇到了困难。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。文章第一段作者提到自己的女儿帮助自己回击那些嘲笑自己脸上胎记的坏声音，且根据最后一段“Their worldviews are similar to mine. We see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart. As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me!(他们的世界观和我的相似。我们用一颗更善良、更包容的心来看待这个世界。俗话说，你的女儿长大后会成为你最好的朋友。我知道我也会这样！)”以及通读全文可知，这篇文章主要讲述了作者因为面部特殊的紫色皮肤出现的困惑和自卑，但孩子们的爱和支持让作者变得更加自信，并且强调了接受和不评判别人外表的重要性，并且随着女儿们长大，她们将会是作者最好的朋友。文章表达了女儿们对她的支持。由此可知，B项“My strongest supporters(我最坚定的支持者)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选B项。 Robert Campbell, a 68-year-old retired teacher from Glasgow, has lived with type 2 diabetes (2型糖尿病) for a decade. Recently, worrying blurriness in his vision prompted him to seek a screening for diabetic retinopathy — a diabetes-related eye disease that causes blindness. Traditionally, he would have faced a long wait for a specialist appointment within Scotland’s National Health Service. His local clinic, however, was part of a new pilot program using an AI-powered platform for eye disease called “RetinaScan AI”. The process was simple: a staff member took a photograph of Robert’s retina (视网膜). Within minutes, the system provided an automated assessment, detecting subtle signs of the disease with remarkable accuracy. This initiative effectively skipped the traditional bottleneck, bringing expert-level screening directly to the community. The technology is built on deep learning. The AI was trained on hundreds of thousands of retinal images previously labeled by eye doctors. Through this process, it learned to identify critical indicators of diabetic eye disease with a consistency unaffected by human tiredness. Its primary role is screening: efficiently identifying healthy patients and flagging those, like Robert, who require urgent specialist care. “Platforms like RetinaScan AI are game-changers,” explains Dr. Eleanor Reed, a consultant eye doctor. “They don’t replace our expertise; they enhance it. By handling the massive initial screening workload, they ensure that human specialists can focus their skills on complex diagnoses and treatment planning, ultimately preventing preventable vision loss.” The Glasgow pilot has already yielded promising results. In its first six months, the program successfully screened over 5,000 patients, cutting average wait times for screening from 12 weeks to just days. More importantly, it has accurately flagged hundreds of at-risk individuals, like Robert, for early intervention, demonstrating a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Robert Campbell’s story is just the first chapter. This pilot program paves the way for AI technology to expand globally, reaching millions who need these vital screenings. 1．What problem did Robert Campbell face before the AI program was introduced? A．He was found to have a rare diabetic eye disease. B．He had to wait long for a specialist appointment. C．His local clinic lacked the necessary equipment. D．His eye disease was too advanced to be treated. 2．What is the main advantage of “RetinaScan AI” according to the text? A．It replaces the need for human doctors. B．It provides immediate treatment for patients. C．It is cheaper than traditional screening methods. D．It offers quick and accurate screening in communities. 3．Why does Dr Eleanor Reed call AI platforms “game-changers”? A．They finally avoid vision loss. B．They treat complex diseases. C．They free experts for complexities. D．They work without specialists. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．How is AI Transforming Eye Care? B．Is AI the Doctors’ Newest Assistant? C．What Could AI Contribute to Humans? D．Can AI Systems See More Than Doctors? 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍人工智能眼底筛查系统助力糖尿病眼病检测，缩短等待时间并提升诊疗效率。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Traditionally, he would have faced a long wait for a specialist appointment within Scotland’s National Health Service. (按照传统流程，他本需要在苏格兰国家医疗服务体系内等待很长时间才能预约到专科医生。)”可知，在人工智能项目投入使用前，罗伯特面临的问题是需要长时间等待专科医生的预约。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Within minutes, the system provided an automated assessment, detecting subtle signs of the disease with remarkable accuracy. This initiative effectively skipped the traditional bottleneck, bringing expert-level screening directly to the community. (短短几分钟内，该系统就完成了自动化评估，以极高的准确率检测出了疾病的细微征兆。这项举措有效突破了传统流程的瓶颈，将专业级别的筛查直接带到了社区。)”可知，RetinaScan AI的主要优势是能够在社区快速且精准地完成筛查工作。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“By handling the massive initial screening workload, they ensure that human specialists can focus their skills on complex diagnoses and treatment planning, ultimately preventing preventable vision loss. (通过承担大量的初步筛查工作，这些系统能让专科医生将精力集中在复杂的诊断和治疗方案制定上，最终避免可预防的视力丧失。)”可知，埃莉诺·里德医生称人工智能平台为“变革者”的原因是，它能帮医生分担基础筛查工作，让专家专注处理复杂的诊疗任务。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第二段“His local clinic, however, was part of a new pilot program using an AI-powered platform for eye disease called “RetinaScan AI”. The process was simple: a staff member took a photograph of Robert’s retina (视网膜). Within minutes, the system provided an automated assessment, detecting subtle signs of the disease with remarkable accuracy. This initiative effectively skipped the traditional bottleneck, bringing expert-level screening directly to the community.(然而，他所在的当地诊所是一个新的试点项目的一部分，该项目使用了一个名为“RetinaScan AI”的人工智能眼病治疗平台。流程很简单：一位工作人员给罗伯特的视网膜拍了一张照片。在几分钟内，该系统提供了一个自动评估，以惊人的准确性检测到疾病的细微迹象。这一举措有效地跳过了传统的瓶颈，将专家级别的筛查直接带到社区。)”并结合全文可知，文章以糖尿病患者罗伯特的经历为切入点，介绍了AI眼底筛查系统RetinaScan AI的工作流程、技术原理，以及它在提升筛查效率、优化医疗资源配置上的作用，核心是说明人工智能技术对眼科诊疗领域的变革。选项A“人工智能如何改变眼科医疗服务？”为最佳标题。故选A项。 A handicraft (手工艺品) is any useful or decorative object made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. Unlike items produced by machines in large factories, each handmade piece is unique. The most important feature of a handicraft is the individual skill and creativity of the maker. This personal touch is what makes it special. The tradition of handicraft began in ancient times, when people made all the things they needed for daily life by hand. Over time, these practical skills became beautiful art forms. Some crafts, like weaving and pottery, have been practiced for thousands of years. Others are more modern. What they all share is the use of skill to transform materials — which can be natural, industrially processed, or even recycled — into something new and meaningful. Through their work, artisans express their cultural heritage, including their ideas, values, and outlook on life. These valuable skills are passed down through generations. Traditionally, a young person, called an apprentice (学徒), would learn from a master craftsperson for several years. They learned not from books, but by watching, practicing, making mistakes, and receiving correction. This system of apprenticeship was very important for transferring not just the skills, but also the knowledge and wisdom behind each craft. In today’s world, traditional crafts like woodworking and basket weaving are more important than ever. They connect us to our history and tell the unique story of a community. Furthermore, they often promote sustainability (可持续性) by using local, natural materials, which reduces environmental impact. By choosing to buy and appreciate handicrafts, we do more than just get a beautiful object. We support local economies, help protect the environment, and play a part in keeping these invaluable cultural traditions alive for our children and grandchildren to learn from and enjoy. 1．What makes each handicraft unique? A．Its high price. B．The maker’s skill. C．Its modern design. D．The material’s color. 2．How were handicraft skills traditionally passed on? A．Through detailed instruction books. B．Through a system of apprenticeship. C．Through setting up handcraft schools. D．Through copying traditional objects. 3．Why is supporting handicrafts important for sustainability? A．They use local and natural materials. B．They reduce the need for factory machines. C．They cut down long-distance transportation. D．They are cheaper than machine-made goods. 4．What is the purpose of the text? A．To compare ancient and modern handicrafts. B．To introduce the disadvantages of handicrafts. C．To provide a guide to becoming a craftsperson. D．To state the nature and significance of handicrafts. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍手工艺品手工制作、独一无二的特质，讲述其从古至今的发展、学徒制传承方式，及它在连接历史、推动可持续发展等方面的重要意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Unlike items produced by machines in large factories, each handmade piece is unique. The most important feature of a handicraft is the individual skill and creativity of the maker. (与大型工厂里机器生产的物品不同，每一件手工制品都是独一无二的。手工艺品最重要的特点在于制作者所展现的独特技艺和创造力。)”可知，制作者的技艺让每一件手工艺品独具特色。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“These valuable skills are passed down through generations. Traditionally, a young person, called an apprentice (学徒), would learn from a master craftsperson for several years. They learned not from books, but by watching, practicing, making mistakes, and receiving correction. This system of apprenticeship was very important for transferring not just the skills, but also the knowledge and wisdom behind each craft. (这些宝贵的技能会代代相传。按照传统，一个年轻人，被称为学徒，会跟随一位技艺高超的工匠学习数年。他们不是通过书本学习，而是通过观察、实践、犯错并接受指导来获取知识。这种学徒制度不仅传承了技能，还传承了每种技艺背后的知识和智慧。)”可知，传统的手工艺是通过接受专业工匠的指导传承下来的。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Furthermore, they often promote sustainability (可持续性) by using local, natural materials, which reduces environmental impact. By choosing to buy and appreciate handicrafts, we do more than just get a beautiful object. We support local economies, help protect the environment, and play a part in keeping these invaluable cultural traditions alive for our children and grandchildren to learn from and enjoy. (此外，他们还常常通过使用当地的天然材料来促进可持续发展，这有助于减少对环境的影响。选择购买和欣赏手工艺品，我们所获得的远不止是一件精美的物品。我们支持当地经济，有助于保护环境，并为让这些珍贵的文化传统延续下去以供我们的子孙后代学习和欣赏而贡献一份力量。)”可知，手工艺助力可持续发展的原因是使用本地的天然材料，从而降低对环境的影响。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“A handicraft (手工艺品) is any useful or decorative object made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. Unlike items produced by machines in large factories, each handmade piece is unique. The most important feature of a handicraft is the individual skill and creativity of the maker. This personal touch is what makes it special. (手工艺品是指完全由手工制作或仅使用简单工具制作而成的任何实用或装饰性物品。与大型工厂里由机器生产的物品不同，每一件手工制品都是独一无二的。手工艺品最重要的特征在于制作者所展现的独特技艺和创造力。这种个人化的特色正是其与众不同之处。)”可知，全文先定义手工艺品的本质（手工制作、独一无二、蕴含匠人创意），再讲述其历史渊源与传承方式，最后说明它在连接历史、推动可持续发展、传承文化等方面的意义。由此可知，文章的目的是说明手工艺品的性质和意义。故选D。 We’re all familiar with the feeling — it usually starts with a little itch (痒) deep inside the nose. Next comes the awareness that it’s going to happen. Then, achoo! Air erupts out of our nose at an astonishing 100 miles per hour, bursting out whatever was causing the itch. The high-pressure from a sneeze (喷嚏) has led some people to think that if we didn’t close our eyes, they could pop out. For decades, countless people have tested the theory. Upon finding it almost impossible to keep their eyes open while sneezing, many have concluded that the theory must be true. If you try it yourself, the chances are that your eyes are still where they belong. That’s because they are held firmly by the muscles (肌肉) in the eyes. Furthermore, increased pressure from sneezing actually builds up in the blood vessels (血管) in your nose, which may cause vessels to break but is less likely to cause the eyeballs to pop out. Why did this theory start, anyway? Some say that it all began in 1882, when the New York Times reported an incident of a woman who burst one of her eyeballs during a sudden sneeze. Others point at the fact that different high-pressure experiences, such as a childbirth, can cause blood vessels in the eyes to pop. Still others say that closing our eyes when we sneeze shows the theory is true. Scientists, on the other hand, explain that we close our eyes for the same reason we sneeze — to prevent unwanted things from entering our bodies. Either way, as far as we know, there are no actual recorded cases of anyone losing an eyeball because of a sneeze, so don’t lose any sleep over it! 1．What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 1? A．The cause of a sneeze. B．The danger of sneezing. C．The importance of a sneeze. D．The experience of sneezing. 2．Why won’t eyeballs pop out while people are sneezing? A．Because they are fixed firmly in the eyes. B．Because high pressure builds up in the eyes. C．Because increased pressure prevents them from popping out. D．Because they are held strongly by blood vessels. 3．What can we infer from the text? A．Sneezes usually cause an itchy nose. B．People sneeze to burst out unwanted things. C．The high pressure caused by a sneeze will be released through breathing. D．People close their eyes when sneezing to stop their eyeballs from popping out. 4．Where is the text most likely from? A．A book review. B．A travel brochure. C．A magazine. D．A research report. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章以熟悉的“打喷嚏”开头，围绕“打喷嚏时不闭眼眼球会掉出”的传言展开，结合生理原理和科学依据进行澄清。 1．主旨大意题。通过阅读第一段内容，结合关键句“… it usually starts with a little itch deep inside the nose. Next comes the awareness that it’s going to happen. Then, achoo! Air erupts out of our nose at an astonishing 100 miles per hour, bursting out whatever was causing the itch.(……通常先是鼻子里深处有一点痒。接着意识到要打喷嚏了。然后，“阿嚏！”空气以惊人的每小时100英里的速度从鼻子里喷出，把引起痒的东西喷了出来。)”可知，第一段以“We’re all familiar with the feeling(我们都对这种感觉非常熟悉)”开头，依次描述了打喷嚏的三个阶段：鼻子深处发痒 → 意识到要打喷嚏 → 喷嚏打出、气流高速冲出鼻腔。由此可知，该段主要描述打喷嚏的直观体验。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“That’s because they are held firmly by the muscles in the eyes. (这是因为它们是由眼周肌肉紧紧固定住的。)”可知，眼睛被眼周肌肉仅仅固定住，因此，打喷嚏时眼球不会掉出来的原因在于它们被眼周肌肉紧紧固定在眼睛里。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。文章第一段内容“Then, achoo! Air erupts out of our nose at an astonishing 100 miles per hour, bursting out whatever was causing the itch.(然后，啊嚏！一股气流以惊人的每小时100英里的速度从我们的鼻子里喷出，将引发瘙痒的源头一并冲了出去。)”提出“打喷嚏排出引发瘙痒的东西”；结合文章末尾段内容“Scientists, on the other hand, explain that we close our eyes for the same reason we sneeze — to prevent unwanted things from entering our bodies.(而科学家们则解释说，我们闭上眼睛的原因与我们打喷嚏的原因相同——都是为了防止不想要的东西进入我们的身体。)”提出科学家们的解释“打喷嚏是为了防止异物进入身体”。由此推断，人们打喷嚏是为了排出体内的异物。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。通过阅读文章可知，文章以“We’re all familiar with the feeling(我们都对这种感觉非常熟悉)”开头，使用“Then, achoo!( 然后，啊嚏！)”以及最后一段“Either way, as far as we know, there are no actual recorded cases of anyone losing an eyeball because of a sneeze, so don’t lose any sleep over it!(不管怎样，据我们所知，目前还没有任何实际的记录表明有人因打喷嚏而眼球脱落的情况发生，所以大家就别为此忧心忡忡了！)”等通俗易懂的语言表达，由此推知，文章以“喷嚏体验”这一熟悉的生活现象引入，探讨科学迷思“眼球是否会弹出”，语言生动易懂，符合科普杂志的特点。故选C项。 Is it color or colour? Center or centre? Realize or realise? Both are correct. This difference has existed for centuries. You might wonder how this difference came about. Even though we connect American English with the “-or” word endings, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, before the American revolution (革命), English lexicographers (词典编纂者) preferred “\-or\” endings over “\-our\” spellings, aiming to reduce French influences on the language. In 1755, English writer Samuel Johnson published his masterpiece: A Dictionary of the English Language, an Anthology. Johnson tried to standardize the language because he felt that it was a mess. In fact, English was indeed a bit of mess as people were spelling words such as “general” as “jinerll”. Samuel reintroduced the ‘u’ in ‘-our’ endings and also added a ‘k’ to words like ‘critick,’ ‘publick,’ and ‘chaotick’. This ‘k’ ending, however, was dropped many years later. For almost a century, English were “ruled” by Samuel Johnson’s guidelines on the language. Then Noah Webster, an American lexicographer, came into play. He wanted America to be different from Britain. He believed that words should be spelled more like they sound because this would have made English easier to teach at school. Having experienced an unsuccessful effort, he published An American Dictionary of the English Language in 1828. The dictionary became an instant success and forever changed the English language in the US. This is why “colour” became “color”, “centre” became “center”, “masque” became “mask”. The British, however, did not accept the new spellings as they saw them as “Americanisms”. British newspapers and magazines returned to the old spellings in an effort to stay loyal to “their” English and this is why now Americans and British spell words differently. 1．Why did English lexicographers like “-or” endings before Revolution? A．To match French spelling. B．To help build many schools. C．To develop a new language. D．To weaken French influence. 2．How does the author show that English spelling was once messy? A．By explaining new spelling rules. B．By giving specific spelling examples. C．By sharing personal writing experiences. D．By introducing historical event 3．Which word probably belongs to American spelling? A．Kilometre. B．Colour. C．Neighbor. D．Theatre. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The importance of spelling in language learning. B．How historical figures have shaped English spelling over time. C．The benefits of having the same spelling rules. D．The role of spelling in showing where someone is from or their background. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述美式英语和英式英语在拼写上的差异（如color/colour）及其历史起源，包括Samuel Johnson和Noah Webster两位词典编纂者的贡献，以及英国拒绝采纳美国拼写变化的原因。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“In fact, before the American revolution (革命), English lexicographers (词典编纂者) preferred “\-or\” endings over “\-our\” spellings, aiming to reduce French influences on the language.(事实上，在美国独立战争之前，英语词典编纂者更倾向于使用“\-or\”结尾的形式而非“\-our\”的拼写方式，目的是减少法语对语言的影响)”可知，革命前词典编纂者偏爱“-or”结尾是为了削弱法语的影响。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“In fact, English was indeed a bit of mess as people were spelling words such as “general” as “jinerll”.(事实上，英语当时确实存在一些混乱之处，比如人们把“general”这个词拼写成了“jinerll”)”可知，作者通过列举具体的拼写例子，证明当时英语拼写的混乱。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“The dictionary became an instant success and forever changed the English language in the US. This is why “colour” became “color”, “centre” became “center”, “masque” became “mask”.(这本词典一经推出便大获成功，并且永久性地改变了美国的英语用法。这就是为什么“colour”变成了“color”、“centre”变成了“center”、“masque”变成了“mask”这样的情况发生的原因)”可知，美式拼写通常会省略“-our”中的“u”、“-re”结尾改为“-er”。分析选项：A. Kilometre（英式）→ Kilometer（美式）；B. Colour（英式）→Color（美式）；D. Theatre（英式）→ Theater（美式）；因此，Neighbor 属于美式拼写。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Is it color or colour? Center or centre? Realize or realise? Both are correct. This difference has existed for centuries. You might wonder how this difference came about.(是“color”还是“colour”？是“center”还是“centre”？是“realize”还是“realise”？两者都是正确的。这种差异已经存在了几个世纪。你可能会好奇这种差异是如何产生的)”可知，文章开篇提出英美英语的拼写差异，随后追溯了差异产生的历史背景（革命前的拼写偏好、塞缪尔·约翰逊的词典规范、诺亚·韦伯斯特的美式拼写改革），最后说明英式英语保留传统拼写的原因。因此，文章核心是历史人物如何随着时间的推移影响了英语的拼写方式。故选B。 Identifying common bird species through their sounds has never been easier, with the phone apps and software available to both ecologists and the public. But what if the identification software has never heard a particular bird before, or only has a small sample of recordings to reference? This is a problem facing ecologists and conservationists monitoring some of the world’s rare birds. To overcome this problem, researchers at the University of Moncton, Canada, have developed ECOGEN, a deep learning AI tool that can generate lifelike bird sounds to enhance the samples of rare species. These can then be used to train audio identification tools used in ecological monitoring, which often have more information on common species. The researchers found that adding artificial bird sound samples generated by ECOGEN to a birdsong Identifier improved the birdsong classification accuracy by 12% on average. Dr. Nicholas Lecomte, one of the lead researchers, said, “Due to significant global changes in animal population, there is urgent need for automatic tools, such as acoustic monitoring (声学监测), to track shifts in biodiversity. However, the AI models used to identify species in acoustic monitoring lack comprehensive reference libraries. With ECOGEN, you can address this gap by creating new instances of bird sounds to support AI models. Essentially, for species with limited wild recordings, such as those that are rare, difficult to find, or sensitive, you can expand your sound library without further disrupting the animals or conducting additional fieldwork.” The researchers say that creating artificial bird sounds in this way can contribute to the conservation of endangered bird species, and also provide valuable insight into their vocalization, behaviors and habitat preferences. The ECOGEN AI tool has other potential applications. For example, it could be used to help conserve extremely rare species, like the critically endangered regent honeyeaters, where young individuals are unable to learn their species’ sounds because there aren’t enough adult birds to learn from. 1．What is the newly-developed ECOGEN tool used to do? A．Identify bird species through songs. B．Record sounds of bird species in nature. C．Compare common bird species with rare ones. D．Produce bird songs to train bird identification tools. 2．What is Dr. Nicholas Lecomte’s attitude towards ECOGEN? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．Neutral. D．Negative. 3．What can artificial bird sounds generated by ECOGEN help with? A．Improving ecologists’ fieldwork skills. B．Providing insights into birds’ behaviors. C．Increasing the number of adult rare birds. D．Developing new phone apps for bird watching. 4．Why are regent honeyeaters mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To give a successful example of conservation. B．To raise people’s awareness of bird protection. C．To show the application of the ECOGEN tool. D．To remind the dangerous situation of these birds. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是加拿大蒙克顿大学研究人员开发的ECOGEN这一深度学习人工智能工具。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“To overcome this problem, researchers at the University of Moncton, Canada, have developed ECOGEN, a deep learning AI tool that can generate lifelike bird sounds to enhance the samples of rare species. These can then be used to train audio identification tools used in ecological monitoring, which often have more information on common species.(为了解决这个问题，加拿大蒙克顿大学的研究人员开发了一种深度学习人工智能工具ECOGEN，该工具可以产生逼真的鸟类声音，以增强稀有物种的样本。这些可以用来训练用于生态监测的音频识别工具，这些工具通常有更多关于常见物种的信息。)”可知，新开发的ECOGEN工具是用来生成鸟鸣以训练鸟类识别工具。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“With ECOGEN, you can address this gap by creating new instances of bird sounds to support AI models. Essentially, for species with limited wild recordings, such as those that are rare, difficult to find, or sensitive, you can expand your sound library without further disrupting the animals or conducting additional fieldwork.(借助ECOGEN，你可以通过生成新的鸟鸣声实例来填补这一空白，从而为人工智能模型提供支持。本质上，对于那些野外录音有限的物种，比如那些稀有、难以寻觅或敏感的鸟类，你可以在不进一步干扰动物或开展额外野外工作的情况下扩充你的声音库。)”可知，他对ECOGEN持积极态度。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“The researchers say that creating artificial bird sounds in this way can contribute to the conservation of endangered bird species, and also provide valuable insight into their vocalization, behaviors and habitat preferences.(研究人员表示，以这种方式生成人工鸟鸣声有助于濒危鸟类物种的保护，还能为深入了解它们的发声方式、行为习性以及栖息地偏好提供宝贵见解。)”可知，ECOGEN生成的人工鸟类声音除助力濒危鸟类保护外，还能让人深入了解鸟类的行为。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The ECOGEN AI tool has other potential applications. For example, it could be used to help conserve extremely rare species, like the critically endangered regent honeyeaters, where young individuals are unable to learn their species’ sounds because there aren’t enough adult birds to learn from.(ECOGEN人工智能工具还有其他潜在应用。例如，它可用于助力极度濒危物种的保护，像极度濒危的摄政吸蜜鸟就属此类——由于可供学习的成年鸟数量不足，幼鸟无法习得本物种的鸣声。)”可知，最后一段提到摄政吸蜜鸟是为了展示ECOGEN工具的应用。故选C。 Olympic athletes pour everything into training for the Games, routinely pushing their physical and mental bounds to the limit — and beyond — for a shot at a gold medal. Yet they are often accompanied by an emotional comedown. Emotions are heightened by the nature of the event itself. The Olympics is a massive cultural event — a combination of global public attention, financial investment and media coverage New international celebrities are created, and some competitors’ reputations are ruined during various accusations. Athletes are under the pressure of representing their country and winning medals in front of worldwide audience. “But then all of that publicity and intensity around being an Olympian falls off very quickly,” says Cogan, a lead sport psychologist. It’s more about making a map of how to get to a destination. Once you get there, it’s like, “Now what?” A 2023 paper explained the identity crises athletes face as a result of overfocus on performance,leaving their non-sporting personalities underdeveloped. In a 2018 paper, Howells wrote that athletes with a greater “myopic” (短视的) focus are more at risk of the “blues”. “It is common for top competitors to have this very high-athletic identity,” says Howells. “They’ve sacrificed (牺牲) every other aspect of their identity for the purpose of being an Olympian. They seem unable to realize that their actions might have negative consequences in the future.” Efforts to minimize this mindset have helped some athletes to open up more about their mental health. Experts advise Olympians to start conversations about mental health support well before the Games begin. Olympians should also discuss mental health monitoring strategies before, during and after the Games. Athletes and experts say the sporting industry has, in the last decade, been promoting better work-life balance outside of the game. Brana, a soccer goalkeeper, says that her team and coaches actively encourage spending quantity time with families and significant others, as well as finding hobbies that feel joyful and rewarding. 1．What is the main cause for Olympic athletes’ mental breakdown? A．A sense of loss. B．The media coverage. C．The pressure of competition. D．The audience’s attention. 2．What can be inferred from the third paragraph about athletes with a “myopic” focus? A．They plan their life after retirement well. B．They seldom win medals in competitions. C．They balance success and failure better. D．They overlook other sides of themselves. 3．What might be a fundamental solution to the athletes’ identity crisis? A．Having higher athletic identity. B．Discussing their problems publicly. C．Developing a sense of identity outside the sport. D．Making greater achievements in sporting industry. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Olympic Athletes Suffering from Stress. B．From Hero to Zero: the Post-Olympic Blues. C．Athletes Adapting to Post-Olympic Period. D．From Bad to Worse: Athletes’ mental Well-being. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了奥运选手在赛前倾尽全力，赛后因关注度消退、身份认同危机而陷入情绪低谷的现象。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段““But then all of that publicity and intensity around being an Olympian falls off very quickly,” says Cogan, a lead sport psychologist. It’s more about making a map of how to get to a destination. Once you get there, it’s like, “Now what?”(首席运动心理学家科根表示：“但随之而来的是，围绕奥运选手身份的所有关注度和紧张感都会迅速消退。这更像是绘制一张通往目的地的路线图。可一旦抵达目的地，你就会陷入迷茫：“接下来该何去何从？”)”可知，奥运选手精神崩溃的主要原因是一种失落感。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“It is common for top competitors to have this very high-athletic identity. They’ve sacrificed every other aspect of their identity for the purpose of being an Olympian. They seem unable to realize that their actions might have negative consequences in the future.(顶尖选手普遍具有这种极强的“运动员身份认同”。为了成为奥运选手，他们牺牲了自我身份中的其他所有方面。他们似乎未能意识到，自己的这些行为可能会在未来引发负面后果。)”可知，具有“短视”的运动员为了成为奥运选手而牺牲了自己身份的其他方面，即他们忽视了自己其他方面的特点。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Brana, a soccer goalkeeper, says that her team and coaches actively encourage spending quantity time with families and significant others, as well as finding hobbies that feel joyful and rewarding.(足球守门员布拉纳表示，她所在的球队和教练会积极鼓励队员们多花时间陪伴家人与伴侣，同时培养一些能带来愉悦感和成就感的兴趣爱好。)”可知，在运动之外培养一种身份认同感可能是解决运动员身份危机的根本办法。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要讨论了奥运选手在赛前倾尽全力，赛后因关注度消退、身份认同危机而陷入情绪低谷的现象。B 选项“从英雄到平庸：奥运后情绪低谷”准确概括了奥运选手赛前（英雄般的关注度）和赛后（情绪低落、关注度骤降）的核心变化，是最好的标题。故选B。 Some high school students think it useless to receive higher education. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you’re one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there. Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge. While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience. When there’s a recession in the economy, those who attended college will be more possible to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary. When you’ re skillful and knowledgeable, you get close to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. It means a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life. A good education also makes you a more interesting person. You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what’s on sale in stores. An educated person doesn’t gossip. Instead, they have a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say. 1．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A．To list the benefits of going to college. B．To introduce the topic and target readers. C．To criticize students who avoid college. D．To present different opinions about higher education. 2．What does the underlined phrase “within easy reach” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．widely available B．easy to achieve C．physically close D．easy to understand 3．According to paragraph 3 and 4, What can be inferred about higher education? A．It allows students to avoid tough times. B．It focuses on making one more interesting. C．It is simply about job security in a recession. D．It brings both cultural and job-related benefits. 4．Which benefit of higher education is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．It helps in building a valuable social network. B．It encourages cultural awareness and exchange. C．It guarantees a high social status at once after graduation. D．It provides an advantage in the job market over the less-educated. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文针对部分高中生认为高等教育无用、选择不上大学的现象，从知识积累、文化视野拓展、就业竞争力提升、社交圈拓展与个人素养提升四个方面，阐述了接受高等教育的重要性。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Some high school students think it useless to receive higher education. Therefore, they choose not to go to college. If you’re one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there.(一些高中生认为接受高等教育毫无用处。因此，他们选择不上大学。如果你也是其中一员，请再仔细考虑一下。以下是你应该上大学并在那里接受良好教育的一些理由。)”可知，第一段首先提出一些高中生认为接受高等教育毫无用处的观点，然后引出作者的观点“你应该上大学并在那里接受良好教育”，并指出下文将给出一些原因，由此可知，第一段的主要目的是介绍主题和目标读者。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段“More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach.(工作后你会获得更多知识，但如果没有教育，那份工作就不会______)”，结合上文“Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge. We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. (各类学校和大学是获取知识的首要场所。我们毕业后会运用这些知识来开创自己的职业生涯。)可知，学校是获取知识的地方，知识助力毕业后的职业发展，可推断此处指 “没有教育，理想的工作就难以获得”。“within easy reach”在此处意为easy to achieve（容易实现/获得）。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! We come to know that ours is not the only culture. Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience.( 虽然我们身处校园的围墙之内，但我们可以自由地探索世界上的其他文化！我们会逐渐明白，自己的文化并非唯一的文化。其他文化有许多宝贵的东西可以分享，从而丰富我们自身的文化。教育还会让我们想要去旅行，与不同的文化进行交流，获取更多的经验。)”和第四段“When there’s a recession in the economy, those who attended college will be more possible to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skills set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary.(当经济出现衰退时，那些上过大学的人比那些只读完高中、技能有限的人更有可能找到新工作。你接受的教育越多，就越有机会改善生活质量，因为你会拥有更好的工作，获得更高的薪水。)”可知，第三段阐述了高等教育能让学生“探索世界其他文化”“了解多元文化的价值”“激发旅行和文化交流的欲望”，这是文化方面的好处；第四段指出经济衰退时，上过大学的人比仅高中毕业的人更易找到新工作，且教育程度越高，越有机会改善生活质量，这是就业相关的好处。因此可推断，高等教育带来了文化和就业两方面的益处。故选D。 4．细节理解题。A选项“帮助建立有价值的社交网络”对应第五段“a good education leads to excellent networking. Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life.(良好的教育能带来优质的人脉资源，而优质的人脉资源会在你日后的生活中为你带来诸多益处。)”；B选项“鼓励文化意识和交流”对应第三段“explore other cultures of the world(探索世界上的其他文化)”“Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures(教育还会促使我们渴望去旅行，并与不同的文化进行交流。)”；D选项“在就业市场上比受教育程度低的人有优势”对应第四段“those who attended college will be more possible to find a new job than those who only finished high school(接受过大学教育的人，比仅完成高中学业的人更有可能找到新工作。)”；C选项“毕业后保证较高的社会地位”在文中未提及，原文仅说教育能带来更好的工作、更高的薪水，未涉及“社会地位”及“保证”的表述。故选C。 Language is embedded (嵌入) in almost every aspect of the way we interact with the world. It’s hard to imagine what it would be like not to have it. What would be the result if we didn’t have names for things or didn’t have experience talking about things that hadn’t actually happened? Would we be able to think? What would our thoughts be like? The answer to the question of whether thought is possible without language depends on what you mean by “thought”. Can you experience impressions and feelings without language? Yes, and very few would argue otherwise. But there is a difference between being able to experience “pain” and possessing the concept “pain”. Most would say true thought involves having the concept. Many artists and scientists say they do not use words to solve problems, but images. The autistic (自闭症的) author Temple Grandin, in explaining how she thinks with images rather than in language, says that concepts for her are collections of images. Of course, Grandin has language, and knows how to use it, so it is hard to say how much of her thinking has been influenced by it, but that there are people who are deficient in the ability to use language and think in the way she describes. There is evidence that deaf people cut off from language possess the ability to think before being exposed to language. Also, the sign languages developed by deaf students without language models display the kind of thinking that goes far beyond mere sensory impression or practical problem solving. However, while it appears that we can indeed think without language, there are certain kinds of thinking that are made possible by language. Language gives us symbols we can use to fix ideas, reflect on them, and hold them up for observation. It allows for a level of abstract reasoning we wouldn’t have otherwise. The philosopher Peter Carruthers has argued that there is a type of inner language thinking that allows us to bring our own thoughts into awareness. We may be able to think without language, but language lets us know we are thinking. 1．What does the author intend to show with the experience of Temple Grandin? A．People without language can’t think. B．Language has no influence on thinking. C．Some people may think in a non-language way. D．Autistic people have a special way of using language. 2．Which of the following best explains “deficient” underlined in paragraph 4? A．Flexible. B．Lacking. C．Confident. D．Experienced. 3．What could we learn from the last paragraph? A．Language makes abstract reasoning easier. B．Language is merely useful for reflection. C．Language is a must for people to understand the world. D．Language restricts people s ability to think visually. 4．The text is written mainly to __________. A．Stress the importance of language in daily life. B．Advocate the thinking modes of scientists and artists C．Demonstrate the cognitive abilities of average individuals. D．Show the relationship between thought and language. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了思维和语言之间的关系，指出虽然似乎没有语言我们确实可以思考，但语言也使某些类型的思考成为可能。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段“Many artists and scientists say they do not use words to solve problems, but images. The autistic (自闭症的) author Temple Grandin, in explaining how she thinks with images rather than in language, says that concepts for her are collections of images. (许多艺术家和科学家说，他们不用语言来解决问题，而是用图像。自闭症作家Temple Grandin在解释她如何用图像而不是语言思考时说，对她来说，概念是图像的集合。)”和第四段“Of course, Grandin has language, and knows how to use it, so it is hard to say how much of her thinking has been influenced by it, but that there are people who are deficient in the ability to use language and think in the way she describes. (当然，Grandin懂语言，也知道如何使用语言，所以很难说她的思维在多大程度上受到了语言的影响，但确实有一些人在使用语言的能力上有所欠缺，并能像她描述的那样思考。)”可知，作者提到Temple Grandin的例子是为了说明有些人可能以非语言的方式思考。故选C项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“Of course, Grandin has language, and knows how to use it, so it is hard to say how much of her thinking has been influenced by it, but that there are people who are deficient in the ability to use language and think in the way she describes. (当然，Grandin懂语言，也知道如何使用语言，所以很难说她的思维在多大程度上受到了语言的影响，但确实有一些人在使用语言的能力上……，并能像她描述的那样思考。)”可知，划线词“deficient”描述的是“一些人”在使用语言能力方面的状态，他们会像Grandin一样“用图像思考”，说明他们也缺少完整的语言能力。由此推断，deficient应表示“缺乏的，不足的”，与B项“Lacking”同义。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Language gives us symbols we can use to fix ideas, reflect on them, and hold them up for observation. It allows for a level of abstract reasoning we wouldn’t have otherwise. (语言为我们提供了可以用来固定想法、反思想法并对其进行观察的符号。它使我们能够进行一种我们原本无法进行的抽象推理。)”可知，语言能够让我们进行原本无法做到的抽象推理，即让抽象推理变得更容易。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，文章开篇第一段提出问题“What would be the result if we didn’t have names for things or didn’t have experience talking about things that hadn’t actually happened? Would we be able to think? What would our thoughts be like? (如果事物没有名称，或者我们缺乏谈论未曾实际发生过之事的经验，结果会怎样？我们还能思考吗？我们的思想又会是怎样的形态？)”，并以此为线索，探讨了“思维”的定义，通过Temple Grandin、聋哑人等例子证明没有语言也可以思考，最后一段又论述语言对某些高阶思维的促进作用。全文的核心在于梳理和展现思维与语言之间既独立又相互促进的复杂关系。故选D项。 When pop singer Chappell Roan spoke out against the invasive (侵入的) fan behavior she had been experiencing since her sudden rise to popularity earlier this year — tailing, unwanted touching, invasive contact with her friends and family members — she kicked off a major discussion about the relationship between a celebrity and their audience and the downside of so-called parasocial relationships. A parasocial relationship (PSR) is generally defined as a relationship in which one member of the relationship isn’t aware of the other — e.g. a fan loves a celebrity, but the celebrity doesn’t know they exist. Not only celebrities, PSRs also exist between people and fictional characters, whether played by an actor or not. A parasocial relationship isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But digital interaction complicates these natural relationships. The conventional arrangement of PSRs, where the fan or follower has no actual contact with a celebrity or creator, gets noticeably disrupted by our new platforms for communication — a celebrity might see a fan’s message or even reply. “When fans are gaining access to the celebrity through social media posts, it increases the feeling of closeness.” Says Stever, a researcher on this topic. As fandoms (粉丝群体) became more visible throughout the latter half of the 20th century, they became associated with youth and immaturity. adolescents (青少年) are most likely to develop intense parasocial relationships, because it can be a chance to practice real adult feelings on someone at a safe distance. And thanks to social media, behavior that might have been limited to one person or a few people might be given the chance to spread. So, a parasocial relationship that starts with healthy boundaries can turn sour. But, as Stever says, “Anything that can be true about a regular social relationship can be true about a parasocial relationship. Are they positive? Can they be good for us? Absolutely. Can they be negative? Can they be poisonous for us? We all know examples of that.” 1．Why’s pop singer Chappell Roan mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To criticize parasocial relationships. B．To reveal a fandom phenomenon. C．To recommend an interaction pattern. D．To introduce an academic discussion. 2．Which is a classic example of a parasocial relationship? A．Children are greatly attached to their parents. B．A reader loves a hero in Shakespeare’s play. C．A student establishes a solid friendship with a roommate. D．A singer interacts with fans at a meet-and-greet event. 3．How do social media affect parasocial relationships? A．They invade celebrities’ privacy. B．They cloud the lines between fans and celebrities. C．They develop a shared understanding. D．They promote adolescent immaturity. 4．Which is the best title for the text? A．Social Media: Restricting Parasocial Relationships B．Invasive Fandom: Unhealthy Fan- celebrity Bonds C．Disturbed Celebrities: From Admiration to Invasion D．Parasocial Relationships: Complicated in Digital Age 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了数字时代准社会关系的复杂性及影响。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“When pop singer Chappell Roan spoke out against the invasive (侵入的) fan behavior she had been experiencing since her sudden rise to popularity earlier this year — tailing, unwanted touching, invasive contact with her friends and family members — she kicked off a major discussion about the relationship between a celebrity and their audience and the downside of so-called parasocial relationships.(今年早些时候，流行歌手Chappell Roan自突然走红以来，就一直遭受着一些侵犯性粉丝行为的困扰——粉丝尾随、未经允许的触摸，以及对其亲朋好友的侵扰性接触，她公开对此表示反对，由此引发了一场关于名人与观众之间关系，以及所谓准社会关系负面影响的重大讨论)”可知，提到流行歌手Chappell Roan是为了引出关于准社会关系的学术讨论。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“A parasocial relationship (PSR) is generally defined as a relationship in which one member of the relationship isn’t aware of the other — e.g. a fan loves a celebrity, but the celebrity doesn’t know they exist. Not only celebrities, PSRs also exist between people and fictional characters, whether played by an actor or not.(准社会关系(PSR)通常被定义为一种关系，其中一方不知道另一方的存在——例如，粉丝喜欢名人，但名人不知道他们的存在。不仅是名人，准社会关系也存在于人与虚构角色之间，无论这些角色是否由演员扮演)”可知，读者喜欢莎士比亚戏剧中的英雄，属于人与虚构角色之间的关系，是准社会关系的经典例子。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“The conventional arrangement of PSRs, where the fan or follower has no actual contact with a celebrity or creator, gets noticeably disrupted by our new platforms for communication — a celebrity might see a fan’s message or even reply. ‘When fans are gaining access to the celebrity through social media posts, it increases the feeling of closeness.’ Says Stever, a researcher on this topic.(准社会关系的传统安排是粉丝或追随者与名人或创作者没有实际接触，但我们的新通信平台明显打乱了这种安排——名人可能会看到粉丝的信息甚至回复。研究这一主题的Stever说：“当粉丝通过社交媒体帖子接触到名人时，会增加亲密感。”)”可知，社交媒体模糊了粉丝和名人之间的界限。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“When pop singer Chappell Roan spoke out against the invasive (侵入的) fan behavior she had been experiencing since her sudden rise to popularity earlier this year — tailing, unwanted touching, invasive contact with her friends and family members — she kicked off a major discussion about the relationship between a celebrity and their audience and the downside of so-called parasocial relationships.(今年早些时候，流行歌手Chappell Roan自突然走红以来，就一直遭受着一些侵犯性粉丝行为的困扰——粉丝尾随、未经允许的触摸，以及对其亲朋好友的侵扰性接触，她公开对此表示反对，由此引发了一场关于名人与观众之间关系，以及所谓准社会关系负面影响的重大讨论)”以及全文可知，文章首先通过流行歌手Chappell Roan的经历引出准社会关系的讨论，接着介绍了准社会关系的定义，然后重点阐述了数字互动（社交媒体）使这种自然关系变得复杂，模糊了粉丝和名人之间的界限，还提到青少年容易发展出强烈的拟社会关系以及社交媒体可能使这种关系变味等情况。D选项“准社会关系：在数字时代变得复杂”最能概括文章主旨。故选D。 Some scientists insist that once we discover the truth about the world, we are done. Anyone who refuses such truths, they suggest, is stupid or ignorant (无知的).Well, no. In science, what we do is both hard and, often, hard to explain. The history of science offers many examples of matters that scientists thought they had resolved, only to discover that these matters needed to be considered. Familiar examples include Earth as the center of the universe and the stability of continents. Science is a process of learning and discovery, and sometimes we learn that what we thought was right is wrong. To say that science is “true” or “permanent” is like saying that “beauty is absolute.” At best, it’s a bit off-key (不恰当的). The concept of beauty today is very different from what it was in ancient Greece or the Middle Ages, and so are most of our “laws” of nature. Other scientists may say scientific findings are true because they use “the scientific method.” But we can never actually agree on what that method is. Some will say it is observation and description of the world. Others will say it is the use of experience and experiment. Recently a leading scientist said the scientific method was to avoid fooling oneself into thinking something is true that is not. Each of these views has its value, but if the claim is that any one of these is the scientific method, then they all fail. History and philosophy have shown that the idea of a singular (唯一的) scientific method is unscientific. In fact, the methods of science have varied between disciplines and across time. Scientists have bitterly argued about which methods are the best, and, as we all know, bitter arguments rarely get resolved. In my view, science is not simple, and neither is the natural world. Our efforts to understand and explain the natural world are just that: efforts. Because we’re human, we often fall flat. The good news is that when that happens, we pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off, and get back to work. Understanding the world we live in, and using that knowledge to do useful things, is its own reward. 1．According to Paragraph 1, what is considered as truth in science ________. A．may have lasting value B．may need re-examining C．should be known to all D．should not be rejected 2．Why does the author mention “beauty” in Paragraph 2? A．To raise a question. B．To make a prediction. C．To illustrate an idea. D．To propose a solution. 3．What does the author think of the methods of science? A．They shouldn’t be used to fool the public. B．They rely heavily on observation and description. C．They seldom cause arguments among scientists. D．They shouldn’t be limited to a single method. 4．The last paragraph suggests that in doing science, we should ________. A．keep trying in spite of difficulties B．fight back against others’ criticisms C．give priority to economic rewards D．avoid making the same mistakes 5．What could be the best title for the passage? A．Efforts in Science: Dreaming Big B．Science: Endless Journey to Truth C．Scientists: Defenders of Science D．Scientific Method: Simple Choice 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要反驳了科学真理永恒不变的观点，指出科学是不断探索修正的过程，不存在唯一的科学方法。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The history of science offers many examples of matters that scientists thought they had resolved, only to discover that these matters needed to be considered. (科学史上有许多这样的例子：科学家们认为自己已经解决了某些问题，结果却发现这些问题还需要重新审视。)”可知，在科学领域，被认定的真理可能需要重新检验。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“To say that science is “true” or “permanent” is like saying that “beauty is absolute.” At best, it’s a bit off-key. The concept of beauty today is very different from what it was in ancient Greece or the Middle Ages, and so are most of our “laws” of nature. (说科学是“真实的”或“永恒的”，就好比说“美是绝对的”。这种说法往好了说，也是有些不恰当的。如今的美的概念与古希腊或中世纪时期大相径庭，我们的大多数自然“法则”亦是如此。)”可知，作者提及“美”是为了举例说明科学真理并非永恒不变的观点。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“History and philosophy have shown that the idea of a singular scientific method is unscientific. In fact, the methods of science have varied between disciplines and across time. (历史学和哲学已经表明，存在唯一科学方法的想法是不科学的。事实上，科学方法在不同学科之间、不同时期都有所不同。)”可知，作者认为科学方法不应局限于一种单一的形式。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Because we’re human, we often fall flat. The good news is that when that happens, we pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off, and get back to work. (因为我们都是普通人，所以我们常常会失败。但好消息是，当失败发生时，我们会重新振作起来，掸掉身上的尘土，然后继续投入研究。)”可知，作者认为做科学研究时，应该不惧困难、坚持不懈地尝试。故选A项。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要论述了科学的本质，即科学是一个不断学习和发现的过程，科学的真理并不是永恒不变的，而科学的方法也不应该局限于一种单一的方法，而是需要不断地探索和发展，因此“科学：通往真理的无尽旅程”最适合作为文章标题。故选B项。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $