专题17 阅读理解之说明文12篇（天津专用）（高考典例+热点话题练习）-2026届高考英语总复习

专题17 阅读理解之说明文12篇 (天津专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 身体部位 ,科普知识 ,说明文 2 较难 科普知识 ,说明文 3 适中 说明文,人与动植物,科普知识 4 适中 体态语,说明文 5 适中 体态语,说明文 6 适中 社会问题与社会现象,说明文,学习 7 适中 情绪,方法/策略,说明文,段落大意,语意转化,逻辑推理 8 适中 情绪,说明文,科普知识 9 较难 人工智能,说明文 10 适中 阅读 ,方法/策略,说明文,论证方式,段落大意,正误判断,语意转化,逻辑推理 11 适中 社会问题与社会现象,人工智能,说明文 12 适中 环境保护,说明文 【高考典例】 There is something about wine experts that annoys people. Wine tasting has become the best example of a privileged group who spend their days nose deep in a glass of fine wine. This negative view of wine experts isn’t only misguided, but part of a general devaluation of our sense of smell. Humans are, in fact, sensitive smellers. A decade ago, researchers discovered that humans can often detect odours (气味) at a weaker concentration than animals can, outperforming most other animals except dogs. Ethyl mercaptan, a chemical added to natural gas so we can detect leaks, requires the amount equal to just three drops in a space the size of an Olympic swimming pool for us to detect it. It is true that our sense of smell is different from our other senses. While our brains are superb at performing visual analyses, the human sense of smell creates overall impressions of our surroundings, informed by all our senses. When we perceive a smell, we interpret it based also on what we see, hear, think and feel. For example, hunger or the bodily memory of an illness might create opposite reactions to the same food smell. These cross-sensory (跨感官的) influences on our smell perceptions might seem like a shortcoming, but it is rather a feature, not a problem. The brain is especially engaged in making predictions about future smells, and when those predictions are violated by a surprising smell, several regions across the brain respond in an effort to re-evaluate what we are actually smelling. Wine experts are great at making smell predictions. A pale ruby-red colour might guide the expert to smell out apple or strawberry in a fine wine. The sense of smell evolved in natural environments where the senses had to work together to find potential food sources and remember the consequences of eating them. The competence of wine tasters is fuelled by their knowledge of sensory correspondences. Smells link together impressions from all the senses, connecting them to our internal states: hunger, emotions, memories and expectations. That is why the loss of the ability to smell often leaves people depressed with a bad appetite and a lack of enjoyment from eating and drinking. Smelling makes us live our life more vividly. Spending more time among the smells of nature is an excellent way to increase our nasal (鼻子的) intelligence. 1．What is the author’s purpose of mentioning wine experts in Paragraph 1? A．To present a misunderstanding. B．To support a commonly held view. C．To share a personal experience. D．To criticize a certain group of people. 2．What did researchers find about the human sense of smell a decade ago? A．Humans are very sensitive to natural gas. B．Humans can smell extremely weak odours. C．Humans excel in identifying chemicals in the air. D．Humans do worse in detecting smells than animals. 3．What can be inferred from Paragraph 3? A．Overusing the sense of smell may weaken other senses. B．Hunger has little connection with the sense of smell. C．The colour of food may help bring out its smell. D．Sharpening the senses boosts memory capacity. 4．When predicting a smell, the brain may make a re-evaluation if________. A．an unpleasant smell is quickly detected B．cross-sensory influences are maximized C．the sense of smell is frequently disturbed D．the perceived smell goes against the expectation 5．According to Paragraph 5, the evolution of the sense of smell has much to do with________. A．easy access to food sources B．human curiosity about nature C．sensory knowledge about food D．dangers in natural environments 6．What does the passage focus on? A．How the sense of smell assists the working of other senses. B．How the sense of smell functions by involving other senses. C．How all the senses operate together to bring us a vivid world. D．How we can train ourselves to be sensitive smellers. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．C 6．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章指出人们对葡萄酒专家的看法存在误导，实则人类嗅觉十分灵敏，且会结合多种感官与自身状态运作，嗅觉进化与食物感官知识相关，能让生活更鲜活。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“There is something about wine experts that annoys people. Wine tasting has become the best example of a privileged group who spend their days nose deep in a glass of fine wine. This negative view of wine experts isn’t only misguided, but part of a general devaluation of our sense of smell.(对于葡萄酒专家，人们总会有些反感的地方。品酒活动已成为特权阶层的典型代表，这些人整天都沉浸在一杯上等葡萄酒之中。这种对葡萄酒专家的负面看法不仅不正确，而且也是对我们的嗅觉能力普遍贬低的一部分)”可推知，作者提及葡萄酒专家的目的是指出一种误解。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“A decade ago, researchers discovered that humans can often detect odours (气味) at a weaker concentration than animals can, outperforming most other animals except dogs.(十年前，研究人员发现，人类往往能在比动物更低浓度的情况下察觉到气味，其嗅觉能力甚至超过了除狗之外的大多数其他动物)”可知，十年前研究人员发现人类能够闻到极其微弱的气味。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“While our brains are superb at performing visual analyses, the human sense of smell creates overall impressions of our surroundings, informed by all our senses. When we perceive a smell, we interpret it based also on what we see, hear, think and feel.(尽管我们的大脑在进行视觉分析方面表现出色，但人类的嗅觉却能对周围环境形成整体印象，这种印象是综合了我们所有感官所获取的信息。当我们闻到一种气味时，我们会根据所看到的、听到的、想到的以及所感受到的来对其进行解读)”可知，嗅觉会结合视觉、听觉等其他感官进行解读。由此推知，食物的颜色可能有助于增强其气味。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“The brain is especially engaged in making predictions about future smells, and when those predictions are violated by a surprising smell, several regions across the brain respond in an effort to re-evaluate what we are actually smelling.(大脑尤其会致力于对未来气味进行预测，而当这些预测被一种令人意外的气味所打破时，大脑的多个区域会做出反应，试图重新评估我们实际所闻到的气味)”可知，嗅觉的进化与对食物的感官认知有着密切关系。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据第五段“Wine experts are great at making smell predictions. A pale ruby-red colour might guide the expert to smell out apple or strawberry in a fine wine. The sense of smell evolved in natural environments where the senses had to work together to find potential food sources and remember the consequences of eating them. The competence of wine tasters is fuelled by their knowledge of sensory correspondences.(葡萄酒专家在嗅觉预测方面非常出色。浅宝石红色的色泽可能会引导专家从一款优质葡萄酒中嗅出苹果或草莓的香气。嗅觉的进化是在自然环境中发生的，当时感官需要协同工作以寻找潜在的食物来源并记住食用它们的后果。葡萄酒品鉴师的出色能力得益于他们对感官对应关系的了解)”可知，在预测一种气味时，如果所感知到的气味与预期不符，大脑可能会重新进行评估。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Humans are, in fact, sensitive smellers.(事实上，人类是敏感的嗅觉动物)”结合文章围绕嗅觉展开，核心论述嗅觉并非独立运作，而是结合视觉、听觉、情绪等其他感官，通过预测、评估等过程发挥作用。由此可知，这篇文章的重点是嗅觉是如何通过与其他感官的相互作用而发挥作用的。故选B。 Science serves as a powerful tool for unlocking the mysteries of the universe, but understanding its limitations is essential for its effective application. There are occasions where I have used the handle of a knife as a hammer (锤子), but the result would have been better if I’d had a more suitable tool at hand. As far as science goes, it is really good at testing things that are testable, but not so for those that are not. We can do, and have done, an impressive amount with our brains. But there are limits. Sometimes these limits go away if we keep at it for long enough — we just need better facilities and experiments to get the answer. Breaking new ground in modern science this way can be costly. Next-generation supercomputers or incredibly large telescopes are expensive, yet these may be required to find answers to some of the unsolved mysteries of the universe. Sometimes the limits we encounter in trying to unlock the nature of the universe are cognitive (认知的). Think about this: human DNA is only about 1.2 percent different from that of chimps (黑猩猩). Chimps are smart, no question. But could you teach them advanced mathematics? What if our DNA were another 1.2 percent further evolved than it is? What might our brains be capable of then? The level of abstract thinking might be unimaginable. Sometimes the limits we hit are fundamental. There are laws of nature we may never be able to understand, however advanced our brains might become. There are experiments we might never be able to perform. We may never be able to test what caused the universe to be created, and what caused the cause of the universe being created. This is where science may never break through. For something to be considered scientific, it must, by definition, be testable. There is a problem here: it may not need to be testable right now, but it must be testable at some point in the future by experiment. If an idea is untestable, that doesn’t mean it is wrong. It means it is untestable for now. These untestable ideas also happen to be some of the most interesting ones, probably because they’ve puzzled humanity for centuries. 1．Why does the author mention “knife” and “hammer” in Paragraph 1? A．To demonstrate how tools can be used creatively. B．To highlight consequences of using a wrong tool. C．To show the necessity of keeping a handy tool within reach. D．To stress the need for the right tool to achieve desired results. 2．What is often required in breaking new ground in science? A．Broader science education. B．More advanced facilities for experiments. C．Deeper understanding of the brain power. D．More investment in next-generation scientists. 3．How does the author assess human beings in terms of their cognitive capacity? A．They are just 2.4% away from true abstract thinking. B．They are slightly smarter than other intelligent beings. C．They are yet to evolve further to learn more about the universe. D．They are good at solving problems with advanced mathematics. 4．What message does Paragraph 4 convey? A．Some puzzles about the universe are way beyond scientific exploration. B．Experimental research lays solid foundations for space technology. C．Boundaries of science can be pushed back with determined efforts. D．Limitations of science may result from insufficient testing. 5．What has the author added to the definition of a scientific idea? A．Correct ideas are testable. B．Untestable ideas can be true. C．Some scientific ideas may never be testable. D．An idea must be testable to be seen as correct. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章指出科学是探索宇宙的有力工具，但存在局限，包括需先进设备、人类认知待进化、有根本性难题难突破，还补充不可测试的想法未必错误。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Science serves as a powerful tool for unlocking the mysteries of the universe, but understanding its limitations is essential for its effective application. There are occasions where I have used the handle of a knife as a hammer (锤子), but the result would have been better if I’d had a more suitable tool at hand. As far as science goes, it is really good at testing things that are testable, but not so for those that are not. (科学是解开宇宙奥秘的有力工具，但了解其局限性对于其有效应用至关重要。有时我会把刀柄当作锤子来使用，但要是手边有更合适的工具就好了。就科学而言，它在能进行测试的事物上表现得非常出色，但对于那些无法测试的事物则不然。)”可知，作者在第一段中提及“刀”和“锤子”是为了强调使用合适的工具以达到预期效果的重要性。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“We can do, and have done, an impressive amount with our brains. But there are limits. Sometimes these limits go away if we keep at it for long enough — we just need better facilities and experiments to get the answer. Breaking new ground in modern science this way can be costly. Next-generation supercomputers or incredibly large telescopes are expensive, yet these may be required to find answers to some of the unsolved mysteries of the universe. (我们的大脑能够完成并且已经完成了大量的工作。但也有其局限性。有时，如果我们持续努力足够长的时间，这些局限性就会消失——我们只是需要更先进的设备和实验来得出答案。以这种方式在现代科学领域开辟新领域可能会耗费大量资源。下一代超级计算机或极其巨大的望远镜价格不菲，但这些可能是解决宇宙中一些未解之谜所必需的。)”可知，在科学领域开拓新领域时，通常需要更先进的实验设备。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“What if our DNA were another 1.2 percent further evolved than it is? What might our brains be capable of then? The level of abstract thinking might be unimaginable. (倘若我们的DNA进化程度再提高1.2%呢？那我们的大脑又会具备怎样的能力呢？抽象思维的水平或许会令人难以想象。)”可知，作者认为人类的认知能力尚未进一步进化以更好地了解宇宙。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Sometimes the limits we hit are fundamental. There are laws of nature we may never be able to understand, however advanced our brains might become. There are experiments we might never be able to perform. We may never be able to test what caused the universe to be created, and what caused the cause of the universe being created. This is where science may never break through. (有时我们所遭遇的限制是根本性的。存在着一些自然法则，即便我们的大脑变得再先进，我们也可能永远无法理解。还有一些实验我们可能永远无法进行。我们或许永远无法验证是什么导致了宇宙的诞生，以及是什么导致了宇宙诞生的原因。这就是科学可能永远无法取得突破的地方。)”可知，第4段传达了有些关于宇宙的谜题远远超出了科学探索的范畴。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据第五段“If an idea is untestable, that doesn’t mean it is wrong. It means it is untestable for now. These untestable ideas also happen to be some of the most interesting ones, probably because they’ve puzzled humanity for centuries. (如果一个想法无法进行验证，这并不意味着它就是错误的。这意味着目前它还无法被验证。而这些无法验证的想法恰恰往往是最具趣味性的，可能是因为它们已经困扰人类数百年之久。)”可知，作者认为不可测试的想法也可能是正确的。故选B。 All animals take in oxygen from the air they breathe in, and release CO₂ from their blood when breathing out. Most mammals (哺乳动物) can’t directly detect oxygen levels in the blood supplied to their tissues. Instead, they rely on the rising level of CO₂ in their blood to signal that they might need to take a breath. But a recent study published in Science suggests seals (海豹) can sense the amount of oxygen in the blood, and change their diving behavior in response. To find out if oxygen levels affected seal behavior, Professor McKnight at the University of St. Andrews and his colleagues created a special section in a pool where young seals were held. In one corner, there was a breathing chamber (呼吸室), where they were sheltered from the rain and the wind. The breathing chamber was surrounded by panels that prevented surface swimming, yet swimming below the surface for about 200 feet would give the seals access to a feeder where they could eat as much fish as they liked. Once the seals got familiar with the setup, the researchers started to gradually change the composition of the air in the breathing chamber, increasing or reducing the levels of oxygen and CO₂ to see an effect on their behavior. Sure enough: the higher the level of oxygen, the longer the seals stayed at the feeder. The finding suggests that seals don’t just physically respond to oxygen levels by changing their heart rate or breathing, but that they are sufficiently aware of them to change their behavior. This ability would put seals in a class beyond any land mammals that have been tested. Since oxygen levels on land remain stable, humans don’t seem to have evolved (演化) to notice low blood oxygen levels, sometimes not even when they’re about to pass out in free-diving. Therefore, in free-diving without oxygen tanks, accidents are quite common. Our reliance on sensing CO₂ levels in our blood instead of oxygen may be to blame. Actually, this is a perfectly reasonable strategy on land, where growing CO₂ tends to signal breathing issues. But when holding our breath during diving, relying on CO₂ levels is risky, especially on repeated dives. Because every time we surface and breathe in, our sensitivity to CO₂ is decreased, even if its levels are already high, and this increases the chance that a person will, without awareness, pass out before they get to the surface. 1．What do most mammals rely on to determine when to take a breath? A．The growing amount of CO₂ in their blood. B．The rising level of oxygen in their lungs. C．The intensity of their physical activity. D．The blood supply to body tissues. 2．When would the seals stay at the feeder for a longer period of time? A．When they needed to take in more food at the feeder. B．When the oxygen level in the chamber grew higher. C．When they familiarized themselves with the setup. D．When the CO₂ level in the chamber was raised. 3．What results in humans’ inability to notice low oxygen levels in their blood? A．The unstable CO₂ levels in the air. B．Their lack of attention to breathing. C．The constant oxygen levels on land. D．Their functionally changeable heart rate. 4．Why do accidents often occur when divers go free-diving? A．Their breath cannot be held long enough. B．They cannot adjust the consumption of oxygen. C．They may fail to notice rising CO₂ levels soon enough. D．Their breathing organs stop working properly underwater. 5．Which statement is probably supported by McKnight’s seal research? A．Seals have evolved to survive in low oxygen environments. B．Seals are quick to sense oxygen levels and act accordingly. C．Seals can maintain their heart rate even with low blood oxygen levels. D．Seals are more sensitive to changes in the environment than other mammals. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了海豹能感知血液中氧气量并据此改变潜水行为，人类则因陆地氧气稳定未演化出此能力。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Most mammals (哺乳动物) can’t directly detect oxygen levels in the blood supplied to their tissues. Instead, they rely on the rising level of CO₂ in their blood to signal that they might need to take a breath.(大多数哺乳动物不能直接检测供应给组织的血液中的氧气水平。相反，它们依靠血液中二氧化碳水平的上升来发出可能需要呼吸的信号)”可知，大多数哺乳动物依靠血液中二氧化碳含量的上升来判断何时呼吸。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Once the seals got familiar with the setup, the researchers started to gradually change the composition of the air in the breathing chamber, increasing or reducing the levels of oxygen and CO₂ to see an effect on their behavior. Sure enough: the higher the level of oxygen, the longer the seals stayed at the feeder.(一旦海豹熟悉了这种设置，研究人员开始逐渐改变呼吸室中空气的成分，增加或减少氧气和二氧化碳的水平，以观察对其行为的影响。果然如此：氧气水平越高，海豹在喂食器停留的时间就越长)”可知，当呼吸室中的氧气水平升高时，海豹会在喂食器停留更长时间。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Since oxygen levels on land remain stable, humans don’t seem to have evolved (演化) to notice low blood oxygen levels, sometimes not even when they’ re about to pass out in free-diving.(由于陆地上的氧气水平保持稳定，人类似乎没有进化出注意到血液中低氧水平的能力，有时甚至在自由潜水即将昏倒时也没有)”可知，人类无法察觉血液中低氧水平是因为陆地上氧气水平稳定。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Because every time we surface and breathe in, our sensitivity to CO₂ is decreased, even if its levels are already high, and this increases the chance that a person will, without awareness, pass out before they get to the surface.(因为每次我们浮出水面吸气时，我们对二氧化碳的敏感性都会降低，即使其水平已经很高，这也会增加一个人在浮出水面之前无意识地昏倒的可能性)”可知，潜水员在自由潜水时经常发生事故是因为他们可能没有及时注意到二氧化碳水平的上升。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段中“But a recent study published in Science suggests seals (海豹) can sense the amount of oxygen in the blood,and change their diving behavior in response.(但最近发表在《科学》杂志上的一项研究表明，海豹可以感知血液中的氧气量，并相应地改变它们的潜水行为)”和第四段中“The finding suggests that seals don’t just physically respond to oxygen levels by changing their heart rate or breathing, but that they are sufficiently aware of them to change their behavior.(这一发现表明，海豹不仅仅是通过改变心率或呼吸来对氧气水平做出身体反应，而是它们对氧气水平有足够的意识来改变它们的行为)”可知，McKnight的海豹研究表明，海豹能迅速感知氧气水平并据此采取行动。故选B。 【热点话题练习】 Believe it or not, you could be creating a bad impression on others, whether at your job or in your personal life, with what you don’t say, even if you are saying and doing the right things. That’s because many of our reactions to others are based on body language. If your body language is communicating a negative message, that’s the message others could be getting regardless of what actual words come out of your mouth. What are some of the negative messages sent via body language? Things like having your arms folded across the chest can show hostility (敌意). Lack of eye contact can indicate shiftiness (奸诈). An unsmiling face could communicate a variety of things, like anger, disappointment or sadness, depending upon what other facial expressions are included at the same time. Want to know what body language communicates? An interesting approach is to watch a TV show or a movie with the sound of, and see how much you can figure out of the plot, or at least you can get a sense of what is going on. However, many of the clues that indicate negativity could also be the result of nervousness or other issues. For example, somebody who doesn’t make eye contact could simply be nervous. The same is true of a not-so-firm hand-shake. Someone folding his arms could simply be more comfortable with the arms that way. Someone who doesn’t smile could be self-conscious about her teeth. The person who sends off bad body gestures may not even realize that they’re doing it. Unfortunately, some people who do recognize what body language communicates are scam (欺诈) artists. They may have the firmest handshake you’ve ever had, the shiniest smile you’ve ever seen and make the greatest eye contact so that you find their sincerity so convincing and their schemes so irresistible. They can achieve what they desire because they know how much this nonverbal communication matters in communicating a sense of trustworthiness. People fall for them, because their body language seems so truthful. If you’re not sure what your body language is communicating, better ask a trusted friend for help. You can also concentrate on standing up straight and sitting up straight, if posture (姿势) is a problem. What’s more, practicing in front of a mirror can also help you get rid of some bad habits. Also, remember to smile and nod if needed. And try to learn how to relax. Pay more attention to these details in your daily communications, and you will send more positive messages with your body language. 1．Watching a TV show with the sound turned off, we can ________. A．have a chance to experience how much body language counts B．practice how to read other’s body language correctly C．have a lot of fun guessing what the characters are saying D．learn to tell the messages such as hostility or shiftiness 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．A person who is not smiling must be communicating hostility. B．Verbal expressions matter more in making an impression on others. C．A not-so-firm handshake may indicate that one may be frightened or worried about something. D．We can judge a person’s attitude correctly according to his expression. 3．We can learn from the 4th paragraph that ________. A．a person with great eye contact will be seen a scam artist B．people can make use of body language for wrong purposes C．one should not put trust in a person with a shiniest smile D．you will be regarded as a scam artist if you shake hands firmly 4．The underlined phrase “fall for” is closest in meaning to ________. A．be taken in. B．be given up C．be used to D．be fully dropped 5．Which is the best title for this passage? A．The Secret of Body Language. B．Body Language and Messages. C．Is Body Language Serving You Well? D．What Can Body Language Convey? 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍肢体语言传递的信息、易产生的误解及正确运用肢体语言的方法。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“An interesting approach is to watch a TV show or a movie with the sound off, and see how much you can figure out of the plot, or at least you can get a sense of what is going on.(一个有趣的方法是关掉声音看电视节目或电影，看看你能看懂多少情节，或者至少能知道正在发生什么)”可知，关掉声音看影视作品能让人体会到肢体语言的重要性。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“However, many of the clues that indicate negativity could also be the result of nervousness or other issues. For example, somebody who doesn’t make eye contact could simply be nervous. The same is true of a not-so-firm handshake.(然而，许多显示负面情绪的信号也可能是紧张或其他问题导致的。例如，不进行眼神交流的人可能只是紧张。握手不够有力也是如此)”可知，握手不坚定可能是因为紧张或担忧。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Unfortunately, some people who do recognize what body language communicates are scam (欺诈) artists. They may have the firmest handshake you’ve ever had, the shiniest smile you’ve ever seen and make the greatest eye contact so that you find their sincerity so convincing and their schemes so irresistible.(不幸的是，有些懂得肢体语言所传达信息的人是骗子。他们可能会和你握最有力的手，露出最灿烂的笑容，进行最充分的眼神交流，让你觉得他们非常真诚，从而无法抗拒他们的骗局)”可知，有人会利用肢体语言达到欺诈的不正当目的。故选B项。 4．词句猜测题。根据第四段中的 They can achieve what they desire because they know how much this nonverbal communication matters in communicating a sense of trustworthiness. People fall for them, because their body language seems so truthful.(他们能达到目的是因为他们知道这种非语言交流在传递信任感方面有多重要。人们会fall for他们，因为他们的肢体语言看起来非常真诚)”可知，骗子靠伪装的肢体语言获取信任，人们会被他们欺骗。因此fall for的意思与 “be taken in(被欺骗)”相近。故选A项。 5．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Believe it or not, you could be creating a bad impression on others, whether at your job or in your personal life, with what you don’t say, even if you are saying and doing the right things. That’s because many of our reactions to others are based on body language.(信不信由你，无论在工作中还是个人生活中，即使你言行得体，你没说的话也可能给别人留下不好的印象。这是因为我们对他人的很多反应都是基于肢体语言的)”、第三段中的 “However, many of the clues that indicate negativity could also be the result of nervousness or other issues.(然而，许多显示负面情绪的信号也可能是紧张或其他问题导致的)”、第四段中的“Unfortunately, some people who do recognize what body language communicates are scam artists.(不幸的是，有些懂得肢体语言所传达信息的人是骗子)”以及第五段中的“Pay more attention to these details in your daily communications, and you will send more positive messages with your body language.(在日常交流中多注意这些细节，你就能用肢体语言传递更多积极的信息)”可知，文章围绕肢体语言展开，既讲了它可能传递负面信息、造成误解、被不法分子利用的情况，也给出了让其传递积极信息的建议，核心是探讨肢体语言是否能为人们带来积极作用。选项C“肢体语言对你有益吗？”能够概括全文核心内容，最适合作为标题。故选C项。 For some people, hearing and seeing are luxuries that they don’t possess, yet this doesn’t mean they can’t communicate. In fact, there’s a special community in Washington State that has created their own language known as pro-tactile ASL (触觉手语), which has gained recognition in recent years. While humans that can speak tend to use different kinds of additional sensory (感官的) signals to help those with hearing disabilities — like making hand gestures or faces — touching to communicate is usually reserved for those with incredibly close human connections. But when it comes to people who cannot hear or see, language is becoming more tactile (触觉的). Pro-tactile ASL, reportedly born from the spirit of human connection, is used by these people as their communication media. Katherine Ellen Foley, a writer, described a first-hand encounter with a deaf-blind American gentleman who used pro-tactile ASL. With the help of an ASL interpreter, the man explained that learning this language follows the same principle as learning any other: it’s about connecting with the community that speaks it. Foley gave the example “I climb a tree,” where the signer takes someone’s arm and does the sign for walking up the arm as if the arm were a tree. When it comes to “lollipop (棒棒糖),” it’s almost the same, except that the signer uses a closed fist for the candy part. Notably, while a closed fist at the end of a forearm could mean a number of things, such as a hammer (锤子) or a lollipop or many others, it’s the context of the sentence that will help both sides of the communication to the correct inference. In America, the possible number of people who are blind and deaf is around 50,000, and this new type of language is becoming increasingly popular. It’s important to understand that communication is not defined simply by words and mouth sounds, but it’s a way of understanding between individuals. Going back to this was what pushed this pro-tactile system to grow. 1．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2? A．Provide some advice for speakers. B．Introduce a new topic for discussion. C．Add some background information. D．Clarify a concept in the previous paragraph. 2．What does the deaf-blind gentleman stress about pro-tactile ASL? A．It follows very strict rules. B．It requires practice to master. C．It builds bonds among users. D．It will replace traditional ASL. 3．Why is context important to pro-tactile ASL? A．Words can be hard to sign. B．Gestures change often. C．Signs may feel alike. D．Sentences have different meanings. 4．What does the word “this” underlined in the last paragraph refer to? A．The use of multiple senses. B．The development of tactile systems. C．The role of touch in communication. D．The essence of communication. 5．What can be the best title for the text? A．Pro-tactile ASL: Language for Deaf-Blind People B．How to Learn Pro-tactile Sign Language C．Communication Challenges of Deaf-Blind People D．The Importance of Context in Tactile Communication 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了美国华盛顿州为聋盲人创造的触觉手语，其起源、使用原理、特点及流行情况，体现了沟通的本质是人与人之间的理解。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“While humans that can speak tend to use different kinds of additional sensory signals to help those with hearing disabilities — like making hand gestures or faces — touching to communicate is usually reserved for those with incredibly close human connections.(虽然会说话的人倾向于使用各种额外的感官信号来帮助听力障碍者——比如做手势或表情——但触觉交流通常只适用于那些有着极其亲密人际关系的人)”可知，该段补充了触觉交流的传统使用场景，为下文介绍聋盲人的触觉手语提供背景信息。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“With the help of an ASL interpreter, the man explained that learning this language follows the same principle as learning any other: it’s about connecting with the community that speaks it.(在ASL口译员的帮助下，该男子解释说，学习这种语言和学习其他任何语言遵循相同的原则：关键是与使用该语言的群体建立联系)”可知，聋盲男士强调触觉手语能在使用者之间建立联结。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“Notably, while a closed fist at the end of a forearm could mean a number of things, such as a hammer (锤子) or a lollipop or many others, it’s the context of the sentence that will help both sides of the communication to the correct inference.(值得注意的是，虽然前臂末端握拳可能有多种含义，比如锤子、棒棒糖或其他许多东西，但正是句子的语境帮助沟通双方做出正确的推断)”可知，触觉手语的某些手势含义多样，语境能帮助区分，即手势可能让人产生相似的感受，需语境辅助判断。故选C项。 4．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“It’s important to understand that communication is not defined simply by words and mouth sounds, but it’s a way of understanding between individuals. Going back to this was what pushed this pro-tactile system to grow.(重要的是要明白，沟通并不仅仅由语言和口头声音定义，它更是人与人之间相互理解的一种方式。回归这一点正是推动这种触觉交流系统发展的原因)”可知，this指代上文提到的沟通的本质——人与人之间的理解。故选D项。 5．主旨大意题。根据第一段“In fact, there’s a special community in Washington State that has created their own language known as pro-tactile ASL (触觉手语), which has gained recognition in recent years.(事实上，华盛顿州有一个特殊的群体创造了他们自己的语言，称为触觉手语，这种语言近年来已获得认可)”、第三段“Pro-tactile ASL, reportedly born from the spirit of human connection, is used by these people as their communication media.(据报道，触觉手语源于人类联系的精神，被这些人用作他们的交流媒介)” 及全文围绕触觉手语的起源、使用、特点和流行情况展开可知，文章核心是介绍聋盲人使用的触觉手语，所以“触觉手语：聋盲人的语言”适合作为文章标题。故选A项。 A study of school design has discovered that school design can influence a child’s development by as much as 25 percent over the course of an academic year. The 751 pupils using 34 classrooms across seven primary schools in Blackpool were studied by the University of Salford. Standardized data, such as age, gender (性别) and academic performance,were collected on each child at the start and end of the year, while each classroom was evaluated for quality on ten different environmental factors, such as direction for natural light, shape, color and temperature. The results, published in Building and the Environment, showed that the architecture and design of classrooms has an important role to play in influencing academic performance. Six of the environmental factors — color, choice, connection, complexity, flexibility and light — were clearly correlated with grade scores. Architect Peter Barrett, the study’s lead author, said, “This is the first time a whole assessment has been made that successfully links the overall impact directly to learning rates in schools. The impact identified is in fact greater than we imagined.” According to the results, once the differences between the “worst” and “best” designed classrooms in the study were taken into account, it was found that the influence that “best” designed classrooms bring is equivalent (相等的) to the progress that a typical pupil would be expected to make over a year. The results are particularly interesting as the government has introduced a controversial series of standardized templates (模板) for new school buildings, with the purpose of reducing the costs of hiring architects. The opinion on a range of strictly-defined design features replaces the previous Labour government’s more architecturally luxurious Building Schools for the Future Program, which was canceled by education secretary Michael Gove. He has claimed that his department’s new Priority School Building Program, and its basic plans, will put an end to a situation which he believes existed only to “make architects richer”. 1．It can be inferred that the standardized data ________. A．were based on ten environmental factors B．were collected twice in an academic year C．were collected by the University of Salford in person D．were changeable because of the school environment 2．The underlined phrase “correlated with”has the closest meaning to “________”. A．associated with B．compared to C．unconcerned with D．based on 3．What did Peter Barrett think of the results of the study? A．They were not believable. B．They were wonderful. C．They were arguable. D．They were against his expectations. 4．Why did Michael Gove cancel the program? A．Because the program didn’t reach the standard. B．Because standardized templates were not finally decided. C．Because the program was made by the previous government. D．Because it was against the government’s demand for cost saving. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．School Design Can Greatly Affect Teachers’ Life B．School Design Can Greatly Affect Teachers’ Work C．School Design Can Greatly Affect Children’s Interest D．School Design Can Greatly Affect Children’s Grades 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了学校设计对孩子学业成绩有显著影响，部分环境因素与成绩紧密相关。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Standardized data, such as age, gender (性别) and academic performance,were collected on each child at the start and end of the year, while each classroom was evaluated for quality on ten different environmental factors, such as direction for natural light, shape, color and temperature.(研究人员在学年伊始和年末收集了每名儿童的标准化数据（包括年龄、性别和学业成绩），同时从10个不同的环境因素（如自然光朝向、教室形状、色彩和温度等）对每间教室的质量进行了评估。)”可知，标准化数据一学年收集两次。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“The results, published in Building and the Environment, showed that the architecture and design of classrooms has an important role to play in influencing academic performance. Six of the environmental factors — color, choice, connection, complexity, flexibility and light — were clearly correlated with grade scores.(这项发表于《建筑与环境》期刊的研究结果表明，教室的建筑结构与设计在影响学业成绩方面发挥着重要作用。六个环境因素——颜色、选择、联系、复杂性、灵活性和光线——与成绩分数明显correlated with。)”可知，教室的建筑结构与设计在影响学业成绩方面发挥着重要作用，由此推知六个环境因素与成绩分数有明显的联系，correlated with意为“与……相关”，与A选项associated with“与……相关”意思相近。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Architect Peter Barrett, the study’s lead author, said, “This is the first time a whole assessment has been made that successfully links the overall impact directly to learning rates in schools. The impact identified is in fact greater than we imagined.”(该研究的首席作者、建筑师Peter Barrett表示：“这是首次开展全面评估，成功将学校设计的整体影响与学习效率直接关联起来。事实上，我们发现的影响程度比预想中更大。”)”可知，Peter Barrett认为研究结果很棒。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The opinion on a range of strictly-defined design features replaces the previous Labour government’s more architecturally luxurious Building Schools for the Future Program, which was canceled by education secretary Michael Gove. He has claimed that his department’s new Priority School Building Program, and its basic plans, will put an end to a situation which he believes existed only to “make architects richer”.(关于一系列严格定义的设计特征的意见取代了前工党政府在建筑上更为奢华的“未来学校建设计划”，该计划被教育部长Michael Gove取消。他声称，他的部门新的优先学校建设计划及其基本计划，将结束一种他认为只存在于“让建筑师更富有”的情况。)”可知，Michael Gove取消该计划是因为它违背了政府节约成本的要求。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“A study of school design has discovered that school design can influence a child’s development by as much as 25 percent over the course of an academic year.(一项关于学校设计的研究发现，在一个学年中，学校设计可以对孩子的发展产生高达25%的影响。)”以及下文对学校设计对孩子成绩的影响的描述可知，本文主要讲述了学校设计对孩子成绩的影响。故D选项“School Design Can Greatly Affect Children’s Grades(学校设计会极大地影响孩子的成绩)”最符合文章标题。故选D。 Like many teens, I often felt that my best friend was my diary. I’d enter my bedroom in a terrible mood, but as the sentences took shape on the page, whatever was troubling me no longer felt like quite as much of a disaster. I wasn’t able to remove my deep sadness, but often I felt calmer. These moments always brought to mind a scene in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, in which the headteacher at Hogwarts, AI bus Hogwarts, takes out upsetting memories with his magic stick and places them in a shallow bowl called the “Pensieve”. In this way, he can view things without emotional interference (干扰). Writing, for me, provided the same relief. As a science writer, I have been delighted to discover that the practice not only comforts a troubled soul but also improves physical health. Given these benefits, the question arises: Why is writing so stress- relieving in the first place? One possibility is that externalizing our thoughts gives us more head space to think about other things. We now know that simply writing a to- do list can release people’s cognitive (认知的) resources for other activities, as it reduces the amount of information in their minds. This eases stress and if done before bedtime, it can even improve sleep. However, no single way will suit everyone: writing is just one tool and some may be unwilling to set out their feelings in detail. If you’d like to include it in your own mental first aid kit, though, there are some ways to maximize its benefits. When writing about your experiences, try to keep some natural flow in a story-like way. For example, briefly describe what happened and what led to the situation. Clearly state the emotions you feel — whether it’s annoyance, depression, disappointment, or something else. Identifying these feelings accurately can help you understand them better. Also, think about how the situation shows your positive qualities or what you care about, like showing strength or kindness, or realizing how important certain friendships are. 1．What can we know about the author when he was a teenager? A．He was unpopular with friends. B．He was active in social activities. C．He tended to hide his true feelings. D．He had a way to adjust his emotions. 2．Why does Hogwarts use the Pensieve according to paragraph 2? A．To share memories with others. B．To awake delighted memories. C．To observe memories objectively. D．To find inspiration for teaching. 3．Writing gives us more space to think about other things by _________. A．changing memory patterns B．freeing up mental capacity C．seeking comfort from others D．generating more cognitive confidence 4．What can be inferred about writing as a stress- relief method? A．It is a one-size-fits-all solution. B．It requires professional guidance. C．Its role has been universally proven. D．Its effect varies from person to person. 5．What does the last paragraph mainly focus on? A．Suggestions on expressive writing. B．Strategies for managing daily stress. C．Importance of developing real friendship. D．Reflections on interpersonal relationships. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述作者青少年时以写日记调节情绪，指出写作能减压、有益身心健康，并分析其原理，还给出了提升写作减压效果的实用建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Like many teens, I often felt that my best friend was my diary. I’d enter my bedroom in a terrible mood, but as the sentences took shape on the page, whatever was troubling me no longer felt like quite as much of a disaster. I wasn’t able to remove my deep sadness, but often I felt calmer. (和许多青少年一样，我常常觉得我的挚友就是我的日记。我心情糟糕地走进卧室，但当文字在纸上逐渐成形时，困扰我的那些事情就不再那么令人感到绝望了。我无法消除内心的深深悲伤，但很多时候我却感觉平静了一些。)”可知，作者有调节情绪的方法。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“In this way, he can view things without emotional interference (干扰). (这样一来，他就能够不受情绪干扰地审视事物了。)”可知，霍格沃茨的校长使用冥想镜是为了客观地观察记忆。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“We now know that simply writing a to- do list can release people’s cognitive (认知的) resources for other activities, as it reduces the amount of information in their minds. (我们现在了解到，仅仅列出待办事项清单就能释放人们的认知资源，使其能够用于其他活动，因为这样做能减少他们头脑中的信息量。)”可知，写作让我们有更多空间去思考其他事情，因为它能释放我们的思维空间。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“However, no single way will suit everyone: writing is just one tool and some may be unwilling to set out their feelings in detail. (然而，没有一种方式能适用于所有人：写作只是其中一种手段，有些人可能不愿意详细地表达自己的情感。)”可知，写作作为一种缓解压力的方法，其效果因人而异。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“When writing about your experiences, try to keep some natural flow in a story-like way. For example, briefly describe what happened and what led to the situation. Clearly state the emotions you feel — whether it’s annoyance, depression, disappointment, or something else. Identifying these feelings accurately can help you understand them better. Also, think about how the situation shows your positive qualities or what you care about, like showing strength or kindness, or realizing how important certain friendships are. (撰写个人经历时，尽量用类似讲故事的方式，让内容自然流畅。比如，简要描述事件的经过以及导致该情况发生的缘由。清晰地表达你内心的情绪 —— 无论是烦躁、沮丧、失望，还是其他感受。准确地识别这些情绪，能帮助你更好地理解自己的内心状态。同时，思考一下这件事如何体现出你的优良品质或你所珍视的事物，比如展现出的勇气与善良，或是让你意识到某些友谊的珍贵之处。)”可知，最后一段主要讲了关于表达性写作的建议。故选A。 It may be a sunset, an exciting piece of orchestral music or an attractive painting — whatever gives you goose bumps (鸡皮疙瘩) or makes you shed a tear. Experts believe that consistently trying to find out these awe-inspiring (令人起敬畏心的) experiences could lead to a significantly happier and healthier life. “We particularly feel awed when we encounter things that are vast or beyond our frame of reference,” said Dr. Dacher Keltner, who has been studying human emotions for decades.“And then those kinds of experiences lead to wonder, reflection and imagination.” Keltner approaches awe in part by exploring the social, physical and mental benefits of this powerful emotion. “As a species, we are very interdependent, he said. “But the central challenge to healthy social networks, which are vital to our health, is uncontrolled self-interest.” The power of awe is that it motivates us to see beyond our own desires. Awe improves positive behavior by helping people feel as though they are part of something bigger than themselves. It quiets the voice of the self and, consequently, makes you share things and work together with other people. But is finding wonder through art as simple as looking at a beautiful painting? The answer is complex.  When we look at art that fits our understanding of the world, such as impressive landscape paintings of rolling hills, we recognize that we see beauty. But Keltner argues that awe-inspiring art happens when things run counter to our expectations — when things are out of place or turned upside down. In contrast to beauty, awe is overwhelming and mysterious. Shock value isn’t enough, though. A study found that awe rarely occurred alongside feelings of disgust, horror, fear or anxiety. Fundamentally, what separates wonder from shock is that the former invites us to learn and grow. All this slight difference means it can sometimes be hard to recognize feelings of awe when they appear. So Keltner suggests taking careful note of various stimuli (刺激因素), like paintings, music or natural phenomena, and analyzing how they make you feel. So let’s slow down and welcome our surroundings. Look for things that challenge our scale, both small and vast — anything from a pattern created by flowers near the sidewalk to our city’s skyline on our journey to work. 1．What are people encouraged to do in paragraph 1? A．Seek for the sources of awe. B．Avoid being influenced by feelings of awe. C．Familiarize oneself with different forms of art. D．Reflect on the meaning and significance of awe. 2．On what occasion are we especially in awe? A．When we want to express emotions properly. B．When we come across something unbelievable. C．When we take part in healthy social activities. D．When we reflect on what we have experienced. 3．What may characterize a person experiencing awe? A．He/ She has a natural talent for leadership. B．He/ She has a desire for personal success. C．He/ She has a passion for creating imaginative art. D．He/ She has a tendency to interact more with others. 4．Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “run counter to” in paragraph 4? A．Fit in with. B．Turn down. C．Go against. D．Get hold of. 5．What can be inferred from the text? A．The world is full of the unknown. B．Wonder goes along with different feelings. C．Distinguishing wonder needs inner stimuli. D．Cultivating wonder contributes to personal growth. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍敬畏感的触发条件、积极作用及如何培养这种情感以提升生活质量。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Experts believe that consistently trying to find out these awe-inspiring experiences could lead to a significantly happier and healthier life. (专家认为，持续追寻这些令人心生敬畏的体验，能让人过上更加幸福健康的生活)”可知，人们被鼓励去寻找能带来敬畏感的事物。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“We particularly feel awed when we encounter things that are vast or beyond our frame of reference. (当我们遇到宏大的、超出自身认知范围的事物时，会尤其心生敬畏)”可知，遇到令人难以置信的事物时，我们会产生强烈的敬畏感。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Awe improves positive behavior by helping people feel as though they are part of something bigger than themselves. It quiets the voice of the self and, consequently, makes you share things and work together with other people. (敬畏感能让人们觉得自己是更宏大事物的一部分，从而改善积极行为。它会平息自我的执念，进而促使人们分享事物、与他人协作)”可知，心怀敬畏的人会更愿意和他人互动。故选D项。 4．词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“But Keltner argues that awe-inspiring art happens when things run counter to our expectations — when things are out of place or turned upside down. (但凯尔特纳认为，令人心生敬畏的艺术往往诞生于事物与我们的预期run counter to时——也就是事物错位或完全反转之时)”可知，run counter to与破折号后“out of place or turned upside down”的表意一致，意为“违背、与……相反”，和Go against含义相同。故选C项。 5．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Fundamentally, what separates wonder from shock is that the former invites us to learn and grow. (从本质上来说，敬畏与震惊的区别在于，前者会促使我们去学习、去成长)”可知，培养敬畏之心有助于个人成长。故选D项。 How AI oversight (监管) affects human decision- making is an important question in a world where AI plays an ever-larger role in everyday life. Car drivers, financial traders and air- traffic controllers already see their decisions overruled by AI systems put in place to rapidly correct poor judgment. Doctors and judges could be next. Mr. Almog believes“ tennis is one of the most visible settings where final decision rights are given to AI”. So, he and his colleagues have studied whether tennis judges could correctly call balls in or out for nearly 100,000 points played in some 700 matches worldwide, both before and after the introduction of the hawk-Eye ball-tracking system in 2006. The AI system uses between six and ten cameras  positioned  around  the  court  to  create  a  three-dimensional representation of the ball’s movement. This can then be presented on a screen visible to players, audiences, officials and TV viewers. Players can use it to appeal against human decisions, with the AI’s judgment considered final. Bad calls from the judges are now often overturned. The latest analysis showed that the introduction of hawk-Eye oversight has resulted in a remarkable 8% reduction in mistakes made by human officials. Most of the improvement came during the multi-shot rallies (多次击球) that followed a successful serve (发球) and return. However, when the researchers studied serves in particular, and especially in cases where the served ball landed within 20mm on either side of a line, they were surprised to see the table was turned. Before hawk-Eye, judges were more likely to call a serve out when it was in while afterwards they were more likely to wave through balls that were actually out. Such a shift is easily understood. Human officials prefer less bothersome,overlooked faults and reputationally safer choices, despite resulting in more errors. Tennis, with clear evidence of whether a decision was right or wrong, offers a highly simplified model for AI oversight. But many of the same tendencies will be at play in fields like medicine and law, says Mr. Almog, and should be considered seriously before AI is allowed to overturn human decisions. If AI oversight is used in these fields, judges, for example, may prefer to under-accuse and doctors, on the other hand, might give over treatment. 1．Why does the author mention professionals in different fields? A．To show people’s preference for AI systems. B．To illustrate people’s different opinions on AI. C．To highlight the increasing impact of AI oversight. D．To stress the challenges of AI’s correcting poor judgment. 2．What can be inferred about the hawk-Eye ball-tracking system? A．It leads to conflicts between players and judges. B．It helps guarantee the fairness of a match. C．It involves complex technical operations. D．It simplifies the flow of the match. 3．In what situation will judges’ error rate increase after applying the AI system? A．When the served ball hits the net. B．When players serve within the lines. C．When players make multi-shot rallies. D．When the served ball is a little off the lines. 4．What is Mr. Almog’s attitude towards introducing the AI system into the medical field? A．Cautious. B．Supportive. C．Neutral. D．Contradictory. 5．Why does the author structure the text with tennis as the primary example? A．To criticize technological overreach in non- medical domains. B．To emphasize entertainment value for reader engagement. C．To contrast sports with more complex fields where’ AI is inapplicable. D．To establish a controlled scene where decision outcomes are measurable. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要围绕“AI监管如何影响人类决策”这一主题，通过具体实例（如网球比赛中的鹰眼系统）来阐述AI在日常生活中的应用及其对人类决策方式的影响，同时还涉及了医学和法律等领域可能面临的挑战和考虑因素。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“How AI oversight (监管) affects human decision-making is an important question in a world where AI plays an ever- larger role in everyday life. Car drivers, financial traders and air-traffic controllers already see their decisions overruled by AI systems put in place to rapidly correct poor judgment. Doctors and judges could be next.(在人工智能（AI）在日常生活中扮演越来越重要角色的世界里，AI监管如何影响人类决策是一个重要问题。汽车驾驶员、金融交易员和空中交通管制员已经发现自己的决策被用来迅速纠正错误判断的AI系统推翻。接下来可能轮到医生和法官了)”可知，作者通过提到汽车驾驶、金融交易、空中交通管制、网球等不同领域中的专业人员，强调AI正在日益广泛地融入日常生活的各个方面和专业领域，其影响越来越大。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“So, he and his colleagues have studied whether tennis judges could correctly call balls in or out for nearly 100,000 points played in some 700 matches worldwide, both before and after the introduction of the hawk-Eye ball-tracking system in 2006. The AI system uses between six and ten cameras positioned around the court to create a three-dimensional representation of the ball’s movement. This can then be presented on a screen visible to players, audiences, officials and TV viewers. Players can use it to appeal against human decisions, with the AI’s judgment considered final. Bad calls from the judges are now often overturned.(因此，他和他的同事研究了在2006年引入鹰眼球追踪系统前后，网球裁判能否正确判断世界各地约700场比赛中近10万个球是界内还是界外。该AI系统使用分布在球场周围的六到十台摄像机来创建球运动的三维表示。然后，这可以在屏幕上显示给球员、观众、官员和电视观众看。球员可以利用它来对人类裁判的判决提出上诉，而AI的判决是最终的。现在，裁判的错误判决经常被推翻。)”可知，鹰眼球追踪系统有助于解决争议，并基于准确的数据做出决定，从而有助于保证比赛的公平性。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The latest analysis showed that the introduction of hawk-Eye oversight has resulted in a remarkable 8% reduction in mistakes made by human officials.(最新分析显示，鹰眼监督的引入使人类裁判的错误显著减少了8%。)”和“However, when the researchers studied serves in particular, and especially in cases where the served ball landed within 20mm on either side of a line, they were surprised to see the table was turned. Before hawk-Eye, judges were more likely to call a serve out when it was in while afterwards they were more likely to wave through balls that were actually out.(然而，当研究人员特别研究发球，特别是当发球落在界线两侧20毫米以内的情况时，他们惊讶地发现情况发生了逆转。在鹰眼系统引入之前，裁判在球在界内时更可能判球出界，而在其引入之后，他们更可能放过实际上出界的球。)”可知，AI系统在处理球只是稍微在界内或界外时会遇到困难，这会导致裁判的错误率增加。这种情况特别适用于发球稍微偏离边线时。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“But many of the same tendencies will be at play in fields like medicine and law, says Mr. Almog, and should be considered seriously before AI is allowed to overturn human decisions. If AI oversight is used in these fields, judges, for example, may prefer to under-accuse and doctors, on the other hand, might give over treatment.(但Almog表示，在医学和法律等领域也会出现许多相同的倾向，在允许AI推翻人类决策之前，应该认真对待这些问题。如果AI监管被用于这些领域，例如，法官可能会倾向于少定罪，而医生则可能会过度治疗。)”可知，Almog先生认为，在网球领域观察到的相同趋势也可能出现在医学等领域，因此他对允许AI在这些领域推翻人类决策持谨慎态度。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Tennis, with clear evidence of whether a decision was right or wrong, offers a highly simplified model for AI oversight.(网球有明确的证据表明一个决定是对还是错，这为人工智能的监督提供了一个高度简化的模型)”可知，作者以网球作为主要的例子来组织文章是为了建立一个可控的场景，其中决策结果是可测量的，故选D。 Reading is the key to success. Apparently every successful person develops a passion for reading. This is because reading is a key element to obtain the information required to understand something. For instance: lawyers have to study and learn every established law on their specific branches. Sometimes the law changes according to people’s needs. A good lawyer has to be informed about the latest news in the court. A doctor has to be informed of the latest advances in medicine. Reading is very important for all mankind. Everything is relative in this world, especially reading. Reading can open many doors and it can lead you into a path of success. Studies have confirmed that reading to your unborn child is very good. This way your child will develop a passion for reading later on. How do you develop a passion for reading? There is only one way you can boost your passion for reading. Let me explain this to you. If you want to learn how to ride a bike, you have to get on the bike as many times as possible until you have learned. It works the same way with reading. If you want to boost your passion for reading, take a book and read it all the way through. When you finish reading your first book, take another book and do the same. Try to read as much as you can. If you are going out, grab a magazine, a book, an article or something to read. There is a very important factor behind the reading — reading comprehension. It’s what makes you understand the meaning behind the text. Let’s assume that you read a document and you are supposed to explain the meaning of the document. How would you explain the document if you couldn’t capture the message of the author? 1．The first two paragraphs mainly talk about _________. A．the key to success B．how to develop a passion for reading C．what reading comprehension is D．the importance of reading 2．We can define reading comprehension as _________. A．a very important factor behind the reading B．something that makes people understand what they read C．the latest information in reading D．a strong passion for reading 3．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．A good lawyer should update his knowledge timely. B．Reading is important only to those working in offices. C．Reading to an unborn child doesn’t make any sense. D．You can develop a passion for reading by reading on bike. 4．The author develops the passage mainly by _________. A．comparing the opinions of different people B．following the natural time order C．presenting opinions and giving examples D．presenting a cause and analyzing its effects 5．What do you suppose the following paragraph will talk about? A．Famous people who love reading. B．Popular reading websites. C．The importance of reading at school. D．Ways to improve reading comprehension. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了阅读的重要性并分析了阅读对我们的重要影响。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Reading is the key to success. Apparently every successful person develops a passion for reading. This is because reading is a key element to obtain the information required to understand something.(阅读是通往成功的关键。显然，每一个成功人士都对阅读有着浓厚的兴趣。这是因为阅读是获取理解所需信息的关键要素)”可知，第一段主要介绍的是阅读的重要性。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据最后一段“There is a very important factor behind the reading — reading comprehension. It’s what makes you understand the meaning behind the text.(阅读背后有一个非常重要的因素——那就是阅读理解。它能帮助你领会文章的深层含义)”可知，阅读能够让我们理解所阅读内容。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第一段“A good lawyer has to be informed about the latest news in the court.(一位优秀的律师必须了解法庭方面的最新动态)”可知，A选项“一位优秀的律师应当及时更新自己的知识”正确。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“Reading is the key to success. Apparently every successful person develops a passion for reading. This is because reading is a key element to obtain the information required to understand something. For instance: lawyers have to study and learn every established law on their specific branches. Sometimes the law changes according to people’s needs. A good lawyer has to be informed about the latest news in the court. A doctor has to be informed of the latest advances in medicine.(阅读是通往成功的关键。显然，每一个成功人士都对阅读有着浓厚的兴趣。这是因为阅读是获取理解所需信息的关键要素。例如：律师必须研究并学习其特定领域内的所有已确立的法律。有时法律会根据人们的需求而发生变化。一位优秀的律师必须了解法院的最新动态。医生则必须了解医学领域的最新进展)”，第二段“Reading can open many doors and it can lead you into a path of success. Studies have confirmed that reading to your unborn child is very good.(阅读能够开启许多可能性，还能引领你踏上成功的道路。研究已经证实，为未出生的宝宝朗读是非常有益的)”和第三段的“How do you develop a passion for reading? There is only one way you can boost your passion for reading. Let me explain this to you.(你是如何培养对阅读的热情的？只有一种方法可以激发你对阅读的热情。让我给你解释一下)”可知，作者通过表达观点并举例来展开文章，故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段“There is a very important factor behind the reading — reading comprehension. It’s what makes you understand the meaning behind the text. Let’s assume that you read a document and you are supposed to explain the meaning of the document. How would you explain the document if you couldn’t capture the message of the author?(阅读背后有一个非常重要的因素 —— 阅读理解。正是它让你理解文本背后的含义。假设你阅读了一份文件，并且需要对其内容进行解释。但如果你无法理解作者所要表达的意思，你会如何进行解释呢？)”可知，文章接下来会说明提高阅读理解能力的方法。故选D。 As new technologies take on increasingly humanlike qualities, there’s been a push to make them genderless. “People are stereotyping (形成刻板印象) their gendered objects in very traditional ways,” says Ashley Martin, a Stanford associate professor of organizational behavior. Removing gender from the picture altogether seems like a simple way to fix this. Yet as Martin has found in her work, gender is one of the fundamental ways people form connections with objects, particularly those designed with human characteristics. In her study, Martin asked participants to rate their attachment to male, female, and genderless versions of a digital voice assistant and a self-driving car known as “Miuu.” It was found that gender increased users’ feelings of attachment to these devices and their interest in purchasing them. For example, participants said they would be less likely to buy a genderless voice assistant than versions with male or female voices. While gendering a product may be good marketing, it may also strengthen outdated or harmful ideas about power and identity. The stereotypes commonly associated with men, such as competitiveness and dominance, are more valued than those associated with women. These qualities, in turn, are mapped onto products that have been assigned a gender. Martin’s study also found that creating a genderless object was difficult. For instance, if an object’s name was meant to sound genderless, like Miuu, participants would still assign a gender to it — they would assume Miuu was a “he” or “she.” Martin sees a silver lining, however: She believes that anthropomorphism (拟人化) “provides an opportunity to change stereotypes.” When women are put into positions of leadership like running companies, it reduces negative stereotypes about women. Similarly, anthropomorphized products could be created to take on stereotype-inconsistent roles — a male robot that assists with nursing or a female robot that helps do calculations, for instance. 1．What is the purpose of making new technologies genderless? A．To reduce stereotypes. B．To meet public demand. C．To cut production costs. D．To encourage competition. 2．What were the participants probably asked to do in the study? A．Design a product. B．Respond to a survey. C．Work as assistants. D．Take a language test. 3．Why is it difficult to create genderless objects? A．They cannot be mass-produced. B．Naming them is a challenging task. C．People assume they are unreliable. D．Gender is rooted in people’s mind. 4．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A．The quality of genderless products. B．The upside of gendering a product. C．The meaning of anthropomorphism. D．The stereotypes of men and women. 5．What is an example of breaking stereotypes through anthropomorphized products? A．A genderless voice assistant with a neutral name. B．A male robot designed for nursing work. C．A female self-driving car named Miuu. D．A digital assistant with traditional female traits. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了斯坦福大学组织行为学副教授阿什利·马丁的相关研究。研究探讨了让科技产品无性别化的初衷、性别设定对用户的影响、无性别化产品研发的困难，以及通过拟人化产品打破刻板印象的可能性，呈现了科技产品性别设定与刻板印象之间的复杂关联。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“‘People are stereotyping (形成刻板印象) their gendered objects in very traditional ways,’ says Ashley Martin, a Stanford associate professor of organizational behavior. Removing gender from the picture altogether seems like a simple way to fix this. (斯坦福大学组织行为学副教授Ashley Martin说，‘人们以非常传统的方式对他们的性别对象形成刻板印象。将性别从画面中完全移除似乎是解决这个问题的一个简单方法。’)”可知，让新技术无性别化的目的是减少刻板印象。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“In her study, Martin asked participants to rate their attachment to male, female, and genderless versions of a digital voice assistant and a self-driving car known as ‘Miuu.’ (在她的研究中，Martin让参与者对数字语音助手和名为‘Miuu’的自动驾驶汽车的男性版、女性版和无性别版的依恋程度进行评分。)”可知，参与者可能需要填写调查问卷来反馈对不同版本产品的评价。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Martin’s study also found that creating a genderless object was difficult. For instance, if an object’s name was meant to sound genderless, like Miuu, participants would still assign a gender to it — they would assume Miuu was a ‘he’ or ‘she.’ (Martin的研究还发现，打造无性别化物品并非易事。例如，即使一个物品的名字刻意设计得无性别倾向，比如‘Miuu’，参与者仍会给它赋予性别属性——他们会认为‘Miuu’是‘他’或‘她’。)”可知，无性别化产品难以研发是因为性别观念已根植于人们的思想中，人们会不自觉地给物品赋予性别。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Martin sees a silver lining, however: She believes that anthropomorphism (拟人化) ‘provides an opportunity to change stereotypes.’(然而，马丁看到了一线希望：她认为拟人化‘为改变刻板印象提供了机会。’)以及后文举例可知，该段主要讲述给产品赋予性别属性的积极面——借助拟人化的产品打破刻板印象。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Similarly, anthropomorphized products could be created to take on stereotype-inconsistent roles — a male robot that assists with nursing or a female robot that helps do calculations, for instance. (同样地，我们可以打造承担与刻板印象不符角色的拟人化产品——例如，一个从事护理辅助工作的男性机器人，或者一个协助计算的女性机器人。)”可知，从事护理工作的男性机器人打破了“护理工作由女性承担”的传统刻板印象。故选B。 The “Black Summer” bushfires of 2019 — 2020 killed or displayed nearly 3 billion animals in Australia. To understand how wildlife would recover, project “Eyes on Recovery” was launched More than 1,100 motion-activated cameras were placed across the country’s bushfire-affected regions. And researchers also applied Wildlife Insights — a platform powered by AI models developed at Google. Collectively, more than 7 million photos have been gathered and processed, giving researchers an unequal view of wildlife recovery. Without the AI technology, researchers would have had to review millions of images one by one — a boring and time-consuming task. Wildlife Insights processed the images captured by motion-activated cameras five to ten times faster than a human-thanks in large part to its ability to filter (过滤) out blanks, which can account for the vast majority of images. The analysis not only proves the presence of delicate species — it also provides information on their recovery. Koalas, for example, were among the hardest hit species. An estimated 60,000 were killed, injured or displaced as wildfires tore through the forests where they live. The damage was so destructive that the Australian government declared koalas endangered across much of eastern Australia. Field cameras captured koalas wandering the forest floor, which is unusual for species that spends most of its time in trees. It's an indication that the forest is still recovering, but wildlife is returning. “Eyes on Recovery” has offered new data into nature’s resilience (恢复力) and where native species need additional support recovering. This could inform investment priorities and more effective measures like protecting areas where fires are less likely to occur so that they can serve as habitat shelters or setting up food and water stations after a fire for species that are slower to return to their natural habitats. “We talk about resilience in nature frequently, and how we must increase it in the face of climate change and more frequent natural disasters,” said Conservation International wildlife scientist Jorge Ahumada. “But what exactly does that mean? These cameras — and the AI we’ve developed — are giving us clues that can support species' survival in future wildfires.” 1．What is the first paragraph mainly about? A．The introduction of Wildlife Insights. B．The function of motion-activated cameras. C．The purpose and tasks of “Eyes on Recovery”. D．The impact of bushfires on Australia’s wildlife. 2．How did Wildlife Insights help researchers? A．By conducting on-site surveys. B．By gathering millions of images. C．By using motion-activated cameras. D．By efficiently processing photos. 3．What can we know about Koalas from the text? A．Nearly 60,000 Koalas were killed in the fires. B．Their habitats have fully recovered. C．They used to live mainly in trees. D．They are endangered across Australia. 4．What insight can the data from “Eyes on Recovery” provide? A．The patterns of wildfire occurrence. B．The strategies for conservation efforts. C．The effects of climate change on wildlife. D．The measures to find proper habitat shelters 5．What does Ahumada think of the cameras and AI? A．They can reduce scientists’ workload. B．They are an answer to climate issues. C．They help increase resiliency in nature. D．They are making wildlife more adaptable. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章以澳大利亚山林大火对野生动物的影响为导入，引出文章主题“Eyes on Recovery”项目，然后从工作原理、重要性和前景三个方面介绍了该项目。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“The “Black Summer” bushfires of 2019 — 2020 killed or displayed nearly 3 billion animals in Australia. To understand how wildlife would recover, project “Eyes on Recovery” was launched More than 1,100 motion-activated cameras were placed across the country’s bushfire-affected regions. And researchers also applied Wildlife Insights — a platform powered by AI models developed at Google. Collectively, more than 7 million photos have been gathered and processed, giving researchers an unequal view of wildlife recovery. (2019-2020年澳大利亚“黑色夏季”丛林大火导致近30亿只动物死亡或流离失所。为了解野生动物的恢复情况，“恢复观察”项目正式启动：研究人员在该国受火灾影响的区域部署了超过 1100 台感应式摄像机，并运用了“野生动物洞察”平台——这是一个由谷歌开发的人工智能模型驱动的平台。截至目前，项目已累计收集并处理了超过 700 万张照片，为研究人员提供了前所未有的野生动物恢复观测视角。)”可知，第一段主要讲了“Eyes on Recovery”项目的目的和任务。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Without the AI technology, researchers would have had to review millions of images one by one — a boring and time-consuming task. Wildlife Insights processed the images captured by motion-activated cameras five to ten times faster than a human-thanks in large part to its ability to filter out blanks, which can account for the vast majority of images.(如果没有人工智能技术，研究人员将不得不逐一审查数百万张图像——这是一项枯燥且耗时的任务。Wildlife Insights处理运动激活摄像头捕捉到的图像的速度比人类快五到十倍——这在很大程度上归功于它能够过滤掉空白图像，空白图像占图像的绝大多数。)”可知，Wildlife Insights通过高效处理照片来帮助研究人员。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Field cameras captured koalas wandering the forest floor, which is unusual for species that spends most of its time in trees.(现场摄像机捕捉到考拉在森林地面上游荡的画面，这对大部分时间都待在树上的物种来说是不寻常的。)”可知，考拉过去主要生活在树上。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段““Eyes on Recovery” has offered new data into nature’s resilience and where native species need additional support recovering. This could inform investment priorities and more effective measures like protecting areas where fires are less likely to occur so that they can serve as habitat shelters or setting up food and water stations after a fire for species that are slower to return to their natural habitats.(“Eyes on Recovery”项目提供了关于自然恢复力和本地物种需要额外支持恢复的新数据。这可以为投资优先事项和更有效的措施提供信息，比如保护不太可能发生火灾的地区，使其成为栖息地避难所，或者在火灾后为那些返回自然栖息地较慢的物种建立食物和水站。)”可知，“Eyes on Recovery”项目的数据能提供保护工作的策略。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段““We talk about resilience in nature frequently, and how we must increase it in the face of climate change and more frequent natural disasters,” said Conservation International wildlife scientist Jorge Ahumada. “But what exactly does that mean? These cameras — and the AI we’ve developed — are giving us clues that can support species’ survival in future wildfires.”(国际自然保护联盟野生动物科学家豪尔赫・阿胡马达表示：“我们经常探讨自然的恢复力，以及面对气候变化和日益频繁的自然灾害，我们该如何增强这种能力。但这究竟意味着什么？这些摄像机——以及我们研发的人工智能——正为我们提供线索，助力物种在未来的野火中存续。”)”可知，Ahumada认为这些摄像机和人工智能有助于增强自然的恢复力。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题17 阅读理解之说明文12篇 (天津专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 身体部位 ,科普知识 ,说明文 2 较难 科普知识 ,说明文 3 适中 说明文,人与动植物,科普知识 4 适中 体态语,说明文 5 适中 体态语,说明文 6 适中 社会问题与社会现象,说明文,学习 7 适中 情绪,方法/策略,说明文,段落大意,语意转化,逻辑推理 8 适中 情绪,说明文,科普知识 9 较难 人工智能,说明文 10 适中 阅读 ,方法/策略,说明文,论证方式,段落大意,正误判断,语意转化,逻辑推理 11 适中 社会问题与社会现象,人工智能,说明文 12 适中 环境保护,说明文 【高考典例】 There is something about wine experts that annoys people. Wine tasting has become the best example of a privileged group who spend their days nose deep in a glass of fine wine. This negative view of wine experts isn’t only misguided, but part of a general devaluation of our sense of smell. Humans are, in fact, sensitive smellers. A decade ago, researchers discovered that humans can often detect odours (气味) at a weaker concentration than animals can, outperforming most other animals except dogs. Ethyl mercaptan, a chemical added to natural gas so we can detect leaks, requires the amount equal to just three drops in a space the size of an Olympic swimming pool for us to detect it. It is true that our sense of smell is different from our other senses. While our brains are superb at performing visual analyses, the human sense of smell creates overall impressions of our surroundings, informed by all our senses. When we perceive a smell, we interpret it based also on what we see, hear, think and feel. For example, hunger or the bodily memory of an illness might create opposite reactions to the same food smell. These cross-sensory (跨感官的) influences on our smell perceptions might seem like a shortcoming, but it is rather a feature, not a problem. The brain is especially engaged in making predictions about future smells, and when those predictions are violated by a surprising smell, several regions across the brain respond in an effort to re-evaluate what we are actually smelling. Wine experts are great at making smell predictions. A pale ruby-red colour might guide the expert to smell out apple or strawberry in a fine wine. The sense of smell evolved in natural environments where the senses had to work together to find potential food sources and remember the consequences of eating them. The competence of wine tasters is fuelled by their knowledge of sensory correspondences. Smells link together impressions from all the senses, connecting them to our internal states: hunger, emotions, memories and expectations. That is why the loss of the ability to smell often leaves people depressed with a bad appetite and a lack of enjoyment from eating and drinking. Smelling makes us live our life more vividly. Spending more time among the smells of nature is an excellent way to increase our nasal (鼻子的) intelligence. 1．What is the author’s purpose of mentioning wine experts in Paragraph 1? A．To present a misunderstanding. B．To support a commonly held view. C．To share a personal experience. D．To criticize a certain group of people. 2．What did researchers find about the human sense of smell a decade ago? A．Humans are very sensitive to natural gas. B．Humans can smell extremely weak odours. C．Humans excel in identifying chemicals in the air. D．Humans do worse in detecting smells than animals. 3．What can be inferred from Paragraph 3? A．Overusing the sense of smell may weaken other senses. B．Hunger has little connection with the sense of smell. C．The colour of food may help bring out its smell. D．Sharpening the senses boosts memory capacity. 4．When predicting a smell, the brain may make a re-evaluation if________. A．an unpleasant smell is quickly detected B．cross-sensory influences are maximized C．the sense of smell is frequently disturbed D．the perceived smell goes against the expectation 5．According to Paragraph 5, the evolution of the sense of smell has much to do with________. A．easy access to food sources B．human curiosity about nature C．sensory knowledge about food D．dangers in natural environments 6．What does the passage focus on? A．How the sense of smell assists the working of other senses. B．How the sense of smell functions by involving other senses. C．How all the senses operate together to bring us a vivid world. D．How we can train ourselves to be sensitive smellers. Science serves as a powerful tool for unlocking the mysteries of the universe, but understanding its limitations is essential for its effective application. There are occasions where I have used the handle of a knife as a hammer (锤子), but the result would have been better if I’d had a more suitable tool at hand. As far as science goes, it is really good at testing things that are testable, but not so for those that are not. We can do, and have done, an impressive amount with our brains. But there are limits. Sometimes these limits go away if we keep at it for long enough — we just need better facilities and experiments to get the answer. Breaking new ground in modern science this way can be costly. Next-generation supercomputers or incredibly large telescopes are expensive, yet these may be required to find answers to some of the unsolved mysteries of the universe. Sometimes the limits we encounter in trying to unlock the nature of the universe are cognitive (认知的). Think about this: human DNA is only about 1.2 percent different from that of chimps (黑猩猩). Chimps are smart, no question. But could you teach them advanced mathematics? What if our DNA were another 1.2 percent further evolved than it is? What might our brains be capable of then? The level of abstract thinking might be unimaginable. Sometimes the limits we hit are fundamental. There are laws of nature we may never be able to understand, however advanced our brains might become. There are experiments we might never be able to perform. We may never be able to test what caused the universe to be created, and what caused the cause of the universe being created. This is where science may never break through. For something to be considered scientific, it must, by definition, be testable. There is a problem here: it may not need to be testable right now, but it must be testable at some point in the future by experiment. If an idea is untestable, that doesn’t mean it is wrong. It means it is untestable for now. These untestable ideas also happen to be some of the most interesting ones, probably because they’ve puzzled humanity for centuries. 1．Why does the author mention “knife” and “hammer” in Paragraph 1? A．To demonstrate how tools can be used creatively. B．To highlight consequences of using a wrong tool. C．To show the necessity of keeping a handy tool within reach. D．To stress the need for the right tool to achieve desired results. 2．What is often required in breaking new ground in science? A．Broader science education. B．More advanced facilities for experiments. C．Deeper understanding of the brain power. D．More investment in next-generation scientists. 3．How does the author assess human beings in terms of their cognitive capacity? A．They are just 2.4% away from true abstract thinking. B．They are slightly smarter than other intelligent beings. C．They are yet to evolve further to learn more about the universe. D．They are good at solving problems with advanced mathematics. 4．What message does Paragraph 4 convey? A．Some puzzles about the universe are way beyond scientific exploration. B．Experimental research lays solid foundations for space technology. C．Boundaries of science can be pushed back with determined efforts. D．Limitations of science may result from insufficient testing. 5．What has the author added to the definition of a scientific idea? A．Correct ideas are testable. B．Untestable ideas can be true. C．Some scientific ideas may never be testable. D．An idea must be testable to be seen as correct. All animals take in oxygen from the air they breathe in, and release CO₂ from their blood when breathing out. Most mammals (哺乳动物) can’t directly detect oxygen levels in the blood supplied to their tissues. Instead, they rely on the rising level of CO₂ in their blood to signal that they might need to take a breath. But a recent study published in Science suggests seals (海豹) can sense the amount of oxygen in the blood, and change their diving behavior in response. To find out if oxygen levels affected seal behavior, Professor McKnight at the University of St. Andrews and his colleagues created a special section in a pool where young seals were held. In one corner, there was a breathing chamber (呼吸室), where they were sheltered from the rain and the wind. The breathing chamber was surrounded by panels that prevented surface swimming, yet swimming below the surface for about 200 feet would give the seals access to a feeder where they could eat as much fish as they liked. Once the seals got familiar with the setup, the researchers started to gradually change the composition of the air in the breathing chamber, increasing or reducing the levels of oxygen and CO₂ to see an effect on their behavior. Sure enough: the higher the level of oxygen, the longer the seals stayed at the feeder. The finding suggests that seals don’t just physically respond to oxygen levels by changing their heart rate or breathing, but that they are sufficiently aware of them to change their behavior. This ability would put seals in a class beyond any land mammals that have been tested. Since oxygen levels on land remain stable, humans don’t seem to have evolved (演化) to notice low blood oxygen levels, sometimes not even when they’re about to pass out in free-diving. Therefore, in free-diving without oxygen tanks, accidents are quite common. Our reliance on sensing CO₂ levels in our blood instead of oxygen may be to blame. Actually, this is a perfectly reasonable strategy on land, where growing CO₂ tends to signal breathing issues. But when holding our breath during diving, relying on CO₂ levels is risky, especially on repeated dives. Because every time we surface and breathe in, our sensitivity to CO₂ is decreased, even if its levels are already high, and this increases the chance that a person will, without awareness, pass out before they get to the surface. 1．What do most mammals rely on to determine when to take a breath? A．The growing amount of CO₂ in their blood. B．The rising level of oxygen in their lungs. C．The intensity of their physical activity. D．The blood supply to body tissues. 2．When would the seals stay at the feeder for a longer period of time? A．When they needed to take in more food at the feeder. B．When the oxygen level in the chamber grew higher. C．When they familiarized themselves with the setup. D．When the CO₂ level in the chamber was raised. 3．What results in humans’ inability to notice low oxygen levels in their blood? A．The unstable CO₂ levels in the air. B．Their lack of attention to breathing. C．The constant oxygen levels on land. D．Their functionally changeable heart rate. 4．Why do accidents often occur when divers go free-diving? A．Their breath cannot be held long enough. B．They cannot adjust the consumption of oxygen. C．They may fail to notice rising CO₂ levels soon enough. D．Their breathing organs stop working properly underwater. 5．Which statement is probably supported by McKnight’s seal research? A．Seals have evolved to survive in low oxygen environments. B．Seals are quick to sense oxygen levels and act accordingly. C．Seals can maintain their heart rate even with low blood oxygen levels. D．Seals are more sensitive to changes in the environment than other mammals. 【热点话题练习】 Believe it or not, you could be creating a bad impression on others, whether at your job or in your personal life, with what you don’t say, even if you are saying and doing the right things. That’s because many of our reactions to others are based on body language. If your body language is communicating a negative message, that’s the message others could be getting regardless of what actual words come out of your mouth. What are some of the negative messages sent via body language? Things like having your arms folded across the chest can show hostility (敌意). Lack of eye contact can indicate shiftiness (奸诈). An unsmiling face could communicate a variety of things, like anger, disappointment or sadness, depending upon what other facial expressions are included at the same time. Want to know what body language communicates? An interesting approach is to watch a TV show or a movie with the sound of, and see how much you can figure out of the plot, or at least you can get a sense of what is going on. However, many of the clues that indicate negativity could also be the result of nervousness or other issues. For example, somebody who doesn’t make eye contact could simply be nervous. The same is true of a not-so-firm hand-shake. Someone folding his arms could simply be more comfortable with the arms that way. Someone who doesn’t smile could be self-conscious about her teeth. The person who sends off bad body gestures may not even realize that they’re doing it. Unfortunately, some people who do recognize what body language communicates are scam (欺诈) artists. They may have the firmest handshake you’ve ever had, the shiniest smile you’ve ever seen and make the greatest eye contact so that you find their sincerity so convincing and their schemes so irresistible. They can achieve what they desire because they know how much this nonverbal communication matters in communicating a sense of trustworthiness. People fall for them, because their body language seems so truthful. If you’re not sure what your body language is communicating, better ask a trusted friend for help. You can also concentrate on standing up straight and sitting up straight, if posture (姿势) is a problem. What’s more, practicing in front of a mirror can also help you get rid of some bad habits. Also, remember to smile and nod if needed. And try to learn how to relax. Pay more attention to these details in your daily communications, and you will send more positive messages with your body language. 1．Watching a TV show with the sound turned off, we can ________. A．have a chance to experience how much body language counts B．practice how to read other’s body language correctly C．have a lot of fun guessing what the characters are saying D．learn to tell the messages such as hostility or shiftiness 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．A person who is not smiling must be communicating hostility. B．Verbal expressions matter more in making an impression on others. C．A not-so-firm handshake may indicate that one may be frightened or worried about something. D．We can judge a person’s attitude correctly according to his expression. 3．We can learn from the 4th paragraph that ________. A．a person with great eye contact will be seen a scam artist B．people can make use of body language for wrong purposes C．one should not put trust in a person with a shiniest smile D．you will be regarded as a scam artist if you shake hands firmly 4．The underlined phrase “fall for” is closest in meaning to ________. A．be taken in. B．be given up C．be used to D．be fully dropped 5．Which is the best title for this passage? A．The Secret of Body Language. B．Body Language and Messages. C．Is Body Language Serving You Well? D．What Can Body Language Convey? For some people, hearing and seeing are luxuries that they don’t possess, yet this doesn’t mean they can’t communicate. In fact, there’s a special community in Washington State that has created their own language known as pro-tactile ASL (触觉手语), which has gained recognition in recent years. While humans that can speak tend to use different kinds of additional sensory (感官的) signals to help those with hearing disabilities — like making hand gestures or faces — touching to communicate is usually reserved for those with incredibly close human connections. But when it comes to people who cannot hear or see, language is becoming more tactile (触觉的). Pro-tactile ASL, reportedly born from the spirit of human connection, is used by these people as their communication media. Katherine Ellen Foley, a writer, described a first-hand encounter with a deaf-blind American gentleman who used pro-tactile ASL. With the help of an ASL interpreter, the man explained that learning this language follows the same principle as learning any other: it’s about connecting with the community that speaks it. Foley gave the example “I climb a tree,” where the signer takes someone’s arm and does the sign for walking up the arm as if the arm were a tree. When it comes to “lollipop (棒棒糖),” it’s almost the same, except that the signer uses a closed fist for the candy part. Notably, while a closed fist at the end of a forearm could mean a number of things, such as a hammer (锤子) or a lollipop or many others, it’s the context of the sentence that will help both sides of the communication to the correct inference. In America, the possible number of people who are blind and deaf is around 50,000, and this new type of language is becoming increasingly popular. It’s important to understand that communication is not defined simply by words and mouth sounds, but it’s a way of understanding between individuals. Going back to this was what pushed this pro-tactile system to grow. 1．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2? A．Provide some advice for speakers. B．Introduce a new topic for discussion. C．Add some background information. D．Clarify a concept in the previous paragraph. 2．What does the deaf-blind gentleman stress about pro-tactile ASL? A．It follows very strict rules. B．It requires practice to master. C．It builds bonds among users. D．It will replace traditional ASL. 3．Why is context important to pro-tactile ASL? A．Words can be hard to sign. B．Gestures change often. C．Signs may feel alike. D．Sentences have different meanings. 4．What does the word “this” underlined in the last paragraph refer to? A．The use of multiple senses. B．The development of tactile systems. C．The role of touch in communication. D．The essence of communication. 5．What can be the best title for the text? A．Pro-tactile ASL: Language for Deaf-Blind People B．How to Learn Pro-tactile Sign Language C．Communication Challenges of Deaf-Blind People D．The Importance of Context in Tactile Communication A study of school design has discovered that school design can influence a child’s development by as much as 25 percent over the course of an academic year. The 751 pupils using 34 classrooms across seven primary schools in Blackpool were studied by the University of Salford. Standardized data, such as age, gender (性别) and academic performance,were collected on each child at the start and end of the year, while each classroom was evaluated for quality on ten different environmental factors, such as direction for natural light, shape, color and temperature. The results, published in Building and the Environment, showed that the architecture and design of classrooms has an important role to play in influencing academic performance. Six of the environmental factors — color, choice, connection, complexity, flexibility and light — were clearly correlated with grade scores. Architect Peter Barrett, the study’s lead author, said, “This is the first time a whole assessment has been made that successfully links the overall impact directly to learning rates in schools. The impact identified is in fact greater than we imagined.” According to the results, once the differences between the “worst” and “best” designed classrooms in the study were taken into account, it was found that the influence that “best” designed classrooms bring is equivalent (相等的) to the progress that a typical pupil would be expected to make over a year. The results are particularly interesting as the government has introduced a controversial series of standardized templates (模板) for new school buildings, with the purpose of reducing the costs of hiring architects. The opinion on a range of strictly-defined design features replaces the previous Labour government’s more architecturally luxurious Building Schools for the Future Program, which was canceled by education secretary Michael Gove. He has claimed that his department’s new Priority School Building Program, and its basic plans, will put an end to a situation which he believes existed only to “make architects richer”. 1．It can be inferred that the standardized data ________. A．were based on ten environmental factors B．were collected twice in an academic year C．were collected by the University of Salford in person D．were changeable because of the school environment 2．The underlined phrase “correlated with”has the closest meaning to “________”. A．associated with B．compared to C．unconcerned with D．based on 3．What did Peter Barrett think of the results of the study? A．They were not believable. B．They were wonderful. C．They were arguable. D．They were against his expectations. 4．Why did Michael Gove cancel the program? A．Because the program didn’t reach the standard. B．Because standardized templates were not finally decided. C．Because the program was made by the previous government. D．Because it was against the government’s demand for cost saving. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．School Design Can Greatly Affect Teachers’ Life B．School Design Can Greatly Affect Teachers’ Work C．School Design Can Greatly Affect Children’s Interest D．School Design Can Greatly Affect Children’s Grades Like many teens, I often felt that my best friend was my diary. I’d enter my bedroom in a terrible mood, but as the sentences took shape on the page, whatever was troubling me no longer felt like quite as much of a disaster. I wasn’t able to remove my deep sadness, but often I felt calmer. These moments always brought to mind a scene in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, in which the headteacher at Hogwarts, AI bus Hogwarts, takes out upsetting memories with his magic stick and places them in a shallow bowl called the “Pensieve”. In this way, he can view things without emotional interference (干扰). Writing, for me, provided the same relief. As a science writer, I have been delighted to discover that the practice not only comforts a troubled soul but also improves physical health. Given these benefits, the question arises: Why is writing so stress- relieving in the first place? One possibility is that externalizing our thoughts gives us more head space to think about other things. We now know that simply writing a to- do list can release people’s cognitive (认知的) resources for other activities, as it reduces the amount of information in their minds. This eases stress and if done before bedtime, it can even improve sleep. However, no single way will suit everyone: writing is just one tool and some may be unwilling to set out their feelings in detail. If you’d like to include it in your own mental first aid kit, though, there are some ways to maximize its benefits. When writing about your experiences, try to keep some natural flow in a story-like way. For example, briefly describe what happened and what led to the situation. Clearly state the emotions you feel — whether it’s annoyance, depression, disappointment, or something else. Identifying these feelings accurately can help you understand them better. Also, think about how the situation shows your positive qualities or what you care about, like showing strength or kindness, or realizing how important certain friendships are. 1．What can we know about the author when he was a teenager? A．He was unpopular with friends. B．He was active in social activities. C．He tended to hide his true feelings. D．He had a way to adjust his emotions. 2．Why does Hogwarts use the Pensieve according to paragraph 2? A．To share memories with others. B．To awake delighted memories. C．To observe memories objectively. D．To find inspiration for teaching. 3．Writing gives us more space to think about other things by _________. A．changing memory patterns B．freeing up mental capacity C．seeking comfort from others D．generating more cognitive confidence 4．What can be inferred about writing as a stress- relief method? A．It is a one-size-fits-all solution. B．It requires professional guidance. C．Its role has been universally proven. D．Its effect varies from person to person. 5．What does the last paragraph mainly focus on? A．Suggestions on expressive writing. B．Strategies for managing daily stress. C．Importance of developing real friendship. D．Reflections on interpersonal relationships. It may be a sunset, an exciting piece of orchestral music or an attractive painting — whatever gives you goose bumps (鸡皮疙瘩) or makes you shed a tear. Experts believe that consistently trying to find out these awe-inspiring (令人起敬畏心的) experiences could lead to a significantly happier and healthier life. “We particularly feel awed when we encounter things that are vast or beyond our frame of reference,” said Dr. Dacher Keltner, who has been studying human emotions for decades.“And then those kinds of experiences lead to wonder, reflection and imagination.” Keltner approaches awe in part by exploring the social, physical and mental benefits of this powerful emotion. “As a species, we are very interdependent, he said. “But the central challenge to healthy social networks, which are vital to our health, is uncontrolled self-interest.” The power of awe is that it motivates us to see beyond our own desires. Awe improves positive behavior by helping people feel as though they are part of something bigger than themselves. It quiets the voice of the self and, consequently, makes you share things and work together with other people. But is finding wonder through art as simple as looking at a beautiful painting? The answer is complex.  When we look at art that fits our understanding of the world, such as impressive landscape paintings of rolling hills, we recognize that we see beauty. But Keltner argues that awe-inspiring art happens when things run counter to our expectations — when things are out of place or turned upside down. In contrast to beauty, awe is overwhelming and mysterious. Shock value isn’t enough, though. A study found that awe rarely occurred alongside feelings of disgust, horror, fear or anxiety. Fundamentally, what separates wonder from shock is that the former invites us to learn and grow. All this slight difference means it can sometimes be hard to recognize feelings of awe when they appear. So Keltner suggests taking careful note of various stimuli (刺激因素), like paintings, music or natural phenomena, and analyzing how they make you feel. So let’s slow down and welcome our surroundings. Look for things that challenge our scale, both small and vast — anything from a pattern created by flowers near the sidewalk to our city’s skyline on our journey to work. 1．What are people encouraged to do in paragraph 1? A．Seek for the sources of awe. B．Avoid being influenced by feelings of awe. C．Familiarize oneself with different forms of art. D．Reflect on the meaning and significance of awe. 2．On what occasion are we especially in awe? A．When we want to express emotions properly. B．When we come across something unbelievable. C．When we take part in healthy social activities. D．When we reflect on what we have experienced. 3．What may characterize a person experiencing awe? A．He/ She has a natural talent for leadership. B．He/ She has a desire for personal success. C．He/ She has a passion for creating imaginative art. D．He/ She has a tendency to interact more with others. 4．Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “run counter to” in paragraph 4? A．Fit in with. B．Turn down. C．Go against. D．Get hold of. 5．What can be inferred from the text? A．The world is full of the unknown. B．Wonder goes along with different feelings. C．Distinguishing wonder needs inner stimuli. D．Cultivating wonder contributes to personal growth. How AI oversight (监管) affects human decision- making is an important question in a world where AI plays an ever-larger role in everyday life. Car drivers, financial traders and air- traffic controllers already see their decisions overruled by AI systems put in place to rapidly correct poor judgment. Doctors and judges could be next. Mr. Almog believes“ tennis is one of the most visible settings where final decision rights are given to AI”. So, he and his colleagues have studied whether tennis judges could correctly call balls in or out for nearly 100,000 points played in some 700 matches worldwide, both before and after the introduction of the hawk-Eye ball-tracking system in 2006. The AI system uses between six and ten cameras  positioned  around  the  court  to  create  a  three-dimensional representation of the ball’s movement. This can then be presented on a screen visible to players, audiences, officials and TV viewers. Players can use it to appeal against human decisions, with the AI’s judgment considered final. Bad calls from the judges are now often overturned. The latest analysis showed that the introduction of hawk-Eye oversight has resulted in a remarkable 8% reduction in mistakes made by human officials. Most of the improvement came during the multi-shot rallies (多次击球) that followed a successful serve (发球) and return. However, when the researchers studied serves in particular, and especially in cases where the served ball landed within 20mm on either side of a line, they were surprised to see the table was turned. Before hawk-Eye, judges were more likely to call a serve out when it was in while afterwards they were more likely to wave through balls that were actually out. Such a shift is easily understood. Human officials prefer less bothersome,overlooked faults and reputationally safer choices, despite resulting in more errors. Tennis, with clear evidence of whether a decision was right or wrong, offers a highly simplified model for AI oversight. But many of the same tendencies will be at play in fields like medicine and law, says Mr. Almog, and should be considered seriously before AI is allowed to overturn human decisions. If AI oversight is used in these fields, judges, for example, may prefer to under-accuse and doctors, on the other hand, might give over treatment. 1．Why does the author mention professionals in different fields? A．To show people’s preference for AI systems. B．To illustrate people’s different opinions on AI. C．To highlight the increasing impact of AI oversight. D．To stress the challenges of AI’s correcting poor judgment. 2．What can be inferred about the hawk-Eye ball-tracking system? A．It leads to conflicts between players and judges. B．It helps guarantee the fairness of a match. C．It involves complex technical operations. D．It simplifies the flow of the match. 3．In what situation will judges’ error rate increase after applying the AI system? A．When the served ball hits the net. B．When players serve within the lines. C．When players make multi-shot rallies. D．When the served ball is a little off the lines. 4．What is Mr. Almog’s attitude towards introducing the AI system into the medical field? A．Cautious. B．Supportive. C．Neutral. D．Contradictory. 5．Why does the author structure the text with tennis as the primary example? A．To criticize technological overreach in non- medical domains. B．To emphasize entertainment value for reader engagement. C．To contrast sports with more complex fields where’ AI is inapplicable. D．To establish a controlled scene where decision outcomes are measurable. Reading is the key to success. Apparently every successful person develops a passion for reading. This is because reading is a key element to obtain the information required to understand something. For instance: lawyers have to study and learn every established law on their specific branches. Sometimes the law changes according to people’s needs. A good lawyer has to be informed about the latest news in the court. A doctor has to be informed of the latest advances in medicine. Reading is very important for all mankind. Everything is relative in this world, especially reading. Reading can open many doors and it can lead you into a path of success. Studies have confirmed that reading to your unborn child is very good. This way your child will develop a passion for reading later on. How do you develop a passion for reading? There is only one way you can boost your passion for reading. Let me explain this to you. If you want to learn how to ride a bike, you have to get on the bike as many times as possible until you have learned. It works the same way with reading. If you want to boost your passion for reading, take a book and read it all the way through. When you finish reading your first book, take another book and do the same. Try to read as much as you can. If you are going out, grab a magazine, a book, an article or something to read. There is a very important factor behind the reading — reading comprehension. It’s what makes you understand the meaning behind the text. Let’s assume that you read a document and you are supposed to explain the meaning of the document. How would you explain the document if you couldn’t capture the message of the author? 1．The first two paragraphs mainly talk about _________. A．the key to success B．how to develop a passion for reading C．what reading comprehension is D．the importance of reading 2．We can define reading comprehension as _________. A．a very important factor behind the reading B．something that makes people understand what they read C．the latest information in reading D．a strong passion for reading 3．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．A good lawyer should update his knowledge timely. B．Reading is important only to those working in offices. C．Reading to an unborn child doesn’t make any sense. D．You can develop a passion for reading by reading on bike. 4．The author develops the passage mainly by _________. A．comparing the opinions of different people B．following the natural time order C．presenting opinions and giving examples D．presenting a cause and analyzing its effects 5．What do you suppose the following paragraph will talk about? A．Famous people who love reading. B．Popular reading websites. C．The importance of reading at school. D．Ways to improve reading comprehension. As new technologies take on increasingly humanlike qualities, there’s been a push to make them genderless. “People are stereotyping (形成刻板印象) their gendered objects in very traditional ways,” says Ashley Martin, a Stanford associate professor of organizational behavior. Removing gender from the picture altogether seems like a simple way to fix this. Yet as Martin has found in her work, gender is one of the fundamental ways people form connections with objects, particularly those designed with human characteristics. In her study, Martin asked participants to rate their attachment to male, female, and genderless versions of a digital voice assistant and a self-driving car known as “Miuu.” It was found that gender increased users’ feelings of attachment to these devices and their interest in purchasing them. For example, participants said they would be less likely to buy a genderless voice assistant than versions with male or female voices. While gendering a product may be good marketing, it may also strengthen outdated or harmful ideas about power and identity. The stereotypes commonly associated with men, such as competitiveness and dominance, are more valued than those associated with women. These qualities, in turn, are mapped onto products that have been assigned a gender. Martin’s study also found that creating a genderless object was difficult. For instance, if an object’s name was meant to sound genderless, like Miuu, participants would still assign a gender to it — they would assume Miuu was a “he” or “she.” Martin sees a silver lining, however: She believes that anthropomorphism (拟人化) “provides an opportunity to change stereotypes.” When women are put into positions of leadership like running companies, it reduces negative stereotypes about women. Similarly, anthropomorphized products could be created to take on stereotype-inconsistent roles — a male robot that assists with nursing or a female robot that helps do calculations, for instance. 1．What is the purpose of making new technologies genderless? A．To reduce stereotypes. B．To meet public demand. C．To cut production costs. D．To encourage competition. 2．What were the participants probably asked to do in the study? A．Design a product. B．Respond to a survey. C．Work as assistants. D．Take a language test. 3．Why is it difficult to create genderless objects? A．They cannot be mass-produced. B．Naming them is a challenging task. C．People assume they are unreliable. D．Gender is rooted in people’s mind. 4．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A．The quality of genderless products. B．The upside of gendering a product. C．The meaning of anthropomorphism. D．The stereotypes of men and women. 5．What is an example of breaking stereotypes through anthropomorphized products? A．A genderless voice assistant with a neutral name. B．A male robot designed for nursing work. C．A female self-driving car named Miuu. D．A digital assistant with traditional female traits. The “Black Summer” bushfires of 2019 — 2020 killed or displayed nearly 3 billion animals in Australia. To understand how wildlife would recover, project “Eyes on Recovery” was launched More than 1,100 motion-activated cameras were placed across the country’s bushfire-affected regions. And researchers also applied Wildlife Insights — a platform powered by AI models developed at Google. Collectively, more than 7 million photos have been gathered and processed, giving researchers an unequal view of wildlife recovery. Without the AI technology, researchers would have had to review millions of images one by one — a boring and time-consuming task. Wildlife Insights processed the images captured by motion-activated cameras five to ten times faster than a human-thanks in large part to its ability to filter (过滤) out blanks, which can account for the vast majority of images. The analysis not only proves the presence of delicate species — it also provides information on their recovery. Koalas, for example, were among the hardest hit species. An estimated 60,000 were killed, injured or displaced as wildfires tore through the forests where they live. The damage was so destructive that the Australian government declared koalas endangered across much of eastern Australia. Field cameras captured koalas wandering the forest floor, which is unusual for species that spends most of its time in trees. It's an indication that the forest is still recovering, but wildlife is returning. “Eyes on Recovery” has offered new data into nature’s resilience (恢复力) and where native species need additional support recovering. This could inform investment priorities and more effective measures like protecting areas where fires are less likely to occur so that they can serve as habitat shelters or setting up food and water stations after a fire for species that are slower to return to their natural habitats. “We talk about resilience in nature frequently, and how we must increase it in the face of climate change and more frequent natural disasters,” said Conservation International wildlife scientist Jorge Ahumada. “But what exactly does that mean? These cameras — and the AI we’ve developed — are giving us clues that can support species' survival in future wildfires.” 1．What is the first paragraph mainly about? A．The introduction of Wildlife Insights. B．The function of motion-activated cameras. C．The purpose and tasks of “Eyes on Recovery”. D．The impact of bushfires on Australia’s wildlife. 2．How did Wildlife Insights help researchers? A．By conducting on-site surveys. B．By gathering millions of images. C．By using motion-activated cameras. D．By efficiently processing photos. 3．What can we know about Koalas from the text? A．Nearly 60,000 Koalas were killed in the fires. B．Their habitats have fully recovered. C．They used to live mainly in trees. D．They are endangered across Australia. 4．What insight can the data from “Eyes on Recovery” provide? A．The patterns of wildfire occurrence. B．The strategies for conservation efforts. C．The effects of climate change on wildlife. D．The measures to find proper habitat shelters 5．What does Ahumada think of the cameras and AI? A．They can reduce scientists’ workload. B．They are an answer to climate issues. C．They help increase resiliency in nature. D．They are making wildlife more adaptable. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $