专题04 阅读理解 议论文+新闻报道（期中真题汇编）高二英语下学期人教版

专题04 阅读理解 议论文+新闻报道 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·安徽淮北十二中·期中） While famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage. Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize — which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architecture — on February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award. Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations. The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view. Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素). Wang’s works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize. Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. "That is only evidence that traditions once existed," he said. "Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created, " he said. "Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really are, " said Wang. The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said. 1. Wang’s winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are ___________. A. following the latest world trend B. getting international recognition C. working harder than ever before D. relying on foreign architects 2. What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most? A. Its hilly environment. B. Its large size. C. Its unique style. D. Its diverse functions. 3. What made Wang’s architectural design a success? A. The mixture of different shapes. B. The balance of East and West. C. The use of popular techniques. D. The harmony of old and new. 4. What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang? A Spread them to the world. B. Preserve them at museums. C. Teach them in universities. D. Recreate them in practice. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·广东茂名高新中学·期中） By Global Times Published: May 13, 2024 09: 39 PM China’s popular show Chinese Poetry Conference has not only received a warm welcome from audiences for its cultural knowledge and ancient wisdom, but also become a stage and platform for cultural exchanges. Cambodian Princess Jenna Norodom appeared on the latest episode of Chinese Poetry Conference on China Central TV on Saturday and shared her knowledge about China’s ancient poems. She said that China and Cambodia have an unbreakable bond of friendship and that she has been learning Chinese and ancient Chinese poems. She noted that she hopes to learn some poems about friendship and recite them to her Chinese friends. During the show, she recited one of her favorite poems: “I live upstream and you downstream by Yangtze Blue. Day after day of you I think, but you are not in view. Although as one we drink, the water clear of River Blue.” In her eyes, the poem written by Li Zhiyi, a poet of the Song Dynasty, expresses well the feeling of longing as Cambodia and China will always be good partners and good neighbors who “drink from the same river.” Shan Jixiang, president of the China Cultural Relics Academy, said that the 2024 season of Chinese Poetry Conference is about not only the preservation of poetry, but also refreshing and boosting China’s fine traditional culture. Poems carry the emotional wisdom of the stages of past dynasties and the cultural mark of the Chinese nation. The program perfectly combines the soul of poetry for thousands of years with modern beauty and shows the rich heritage of Chinese culture to the world. 1. What topic did Jenna Norodom discuss on the Chinese Poetry Conference? A. Her visit to China. B. Sino-Cambodian ties. C. Ancient Chinese poems. D. Modern Chinese poetry. 2. How does Jenna understand the Cambodia-China relationship through the poem by Li Zhiyi? A. It is a symbol of shared cultural heritage between the two countries. B. It is a representation of the close and lasting links between the two countries. C. It is an expression of the mutual (相互的) longing despite geographical separation. D. It is a reflection of the historical ties and common ancestry (祖先) of the two countries. 3. What is an aim of the Chinese Poetry Conference? A. Chinese language teaching. B. Ancient poetry appreciation. C. Modern literature promotion. D. Cultural exchange strengthening. 4. What is the best title for the article? A. Cambodian Princess: Sharing Poetry Passion B. Chinese Poetry Conference: A Stage for Cultural Exchanges C. The Timeless Art of Chinese Poetry: Enduring Beauty and Cultural Depth D. Ancient Poems in the Modern Era: The Revival of China’s Cultural Legacy Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·四川眉山车城中学·期中） Chinese delivery driver, Gao Zhixiao, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in March because of his sense of commitment. Alongside five others, he was picked by the magazine as one of heroes during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Ever since COVID-19 broke out, many restaurants have shut down or switched to takeout-only services. Millions of people have been staying at home to avoid getting infected. “People choose to order food online or buy fruit and vegetables to cook at home,” Gao told Time. As a result, delivery orders dramatically increased, placing a huge burden on delivery companies. Born into a poor family in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Gao started to make a living in Beijing at age 16.After the novel coronavirus broke out, Gao hesitated for a second to continue working, but then picked up orders because he thought customers might be in need. Due to the danger of person-to-person transmission, Gao must take care to avoid spreading viruses on his route around Beijing, including taking a regular health test and spending 20 minutes disinfecting his motorcycle and clothes each morning. Besides delivering goods, Gao once willingly cooked for an elderly customer who was living alone at her home. It is the commitment of ordinary people like Gao that has made the biggest contributions in the fight against COVID-19. 1. What can we know from Paragraph 1? A. Gao was chosen on the cover of Time magazine due to his selfless commitment. B. Gao was the only one to deliver food during the novel coronavirus outbreak. C. Gao manages a delivery company. D. Gao comes from a rich family. 2. Why did delivery orders dramatically increase according to the passage? A. People were too lazy to go out for meals. B. There was a discount if people chose delivery orders. C. People were asked to order food online by the government. D. People were afraid of being infected with the novel coronavirus by going out. 3. Which of the following words can best describe Gao Zhixiao? A. Hard-working and honest. B. Brave and humorous. C. Selfless and warm-hearted. D. Positive and selfless. 4. What's the best title of this passage? A. The Horrible Pandemic B. A Delivery Hero C. A Brave Heart Beats Anything D. Never Say Never Passage 4 （24-25学年高二下·四川眉山车城中学·期中） Have you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Perhaps they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new “species” of human has kept rising, they have been given a new name — phubbers（低头族）. Recently, a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities(身份) bury themselves in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes selfie in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events eventually leads to the destruction of the world. Although the ending sounds overstated, the damage phubbing can bring is real. Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. “Constantly bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors as saying. “the neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term stretching.” Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report. But that’s not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. At reunions with family or friends, many people tend to stick to their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported. It can also cost you your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed of their cell phones in broad daylight. 1. For what purpose does the author give the example of a cartoon in Paragragh2? A. To inform people of the bad effects of phubbing. B. To advertise the cartoon made by students. C. To indicate the world will finally be destroyed by phubbers. D. To warn doctors against using cell phones while treating patients. 2. Which of the following is NOT a risk a phubber may have? A. His social skills could be affected. B. His neck and eyesight will be gradually harmed. C. He will cause the destruction of the world. D. He might get separated from his friends and family. 3. Which of the following may be the author’s attitude towards phubbing? A. Supportive. B. Opposed. C. Optimistic. D. Objective. 4. What may the passage talk about next? A. Advice on how to use a cell phone. B. People addicted to phubbing. C. Measures to reduce the risks of phubbing. D. Consequences of phubbing. Passage 5 （24-25学年高二下·黑龙江鸡西二中·期中） Inspired by a 9-year-old cyclist, Lauren Turner, who can only use one hand, a group of University of Guelph students has won an international award for their invention — a bike brake lever (刹车手柄) that pulls both the front brake and the back brake at the same time. Lauren Tuner was able to ride her bike, but not as confidently and quickly as her friends. “She couldn’t use the front brake. She only used the back brake, but the front brake makes you stop twice as fast,” says Micha Wallace, who, with Katie Bell, Anina Sakaguchi and Andrew Morries won second prize in the James Dyson Award for their single-handed bike brake lever. “Lauren Turner tried the device (装置) first and she used it all last summer. She had no problems. It helped her go faster because she felt more confident in her braking abilities. She felt safer.” says Wallace. The invention was the fourth-year design project for the four students. They designed, tested and created a prototype (模型) within a four-month period. When Wallace heard about the James Dyson Award on the news, she and her co-inventors entered their project in the U. K. -based contest, which rewards students designers who create products that improve the way we live. The students collected the runner-up prize — £2,000 for them and £500 for their school. As well, they had a chance to meet James Dyson, a U.K. famous inventor. Praising the students for their invention, Dyson says the single-handed brake lever could improve safety for all cyclists. By using both brakes at once, you could prevent the possibility of flying over the handlebars and ending up with an injury. The students hope to sell it to a major company. It may be used in other devices that require two hands for operation. 1. According to the passage, the James Dyson Award was named after ________. A. a well-known place B. a famous inventor C. a famous university D. a government leader 2. The underlined part “the runner-up prize” in Paragraph 6 means ________. A. the second prize B. the rich prize C. the big prize D. the prize for runners 3. According to the passage, we know that the brake lever ________. A. has already been widely used B. can only serve the disabled cyclists C. can protect you from any injuries D. will have a wide market in the future 4. What’s the best title for the passage? A. Bikes Will Be Safer in the Future. B. The James Dyson Award. C. Student Inventors Win U.K. Prize. D. Help and Care for the Disabled. Passage 6 （24-25学年高二下·江西衡立实验学校·期中） Li Bai holds a wine cup in his hand, while Du Fu sits in front of a desk, writing poems on the paper in front of him. It’s not that we have travelled to the past. Modern technology has brought them “back to life”. The two great poets, along with other humanoid robots, were presented at the World Robot Conference 2023 in late August in Beijing. They looked similar to real human beings. “The skin is made of medical-grade bionic silicone (仿生硅胶), which is why the skin looks soft and veins can be seen through it,” CGTN explained in a video about Liaoning-based producer EXROBOTS. Goosebumps (鸡皮疙瘩) and palm lines can also be seen on the arms and hands. Researchers are also trying hard to create other features of humans on robots. A US robotics startup Apptronik brought out its humanoid robot called Apollo on Aug 23. Apollo has around 30 muscles. However, “humans have around 300 muscles in our bodies,” Nick Paine, the co-founder of the company, told CNN. For now, engineers can only simplify the muscles, allowing them to do basic movements like holding objects and walking. The robot also contains cameras and sensors in its head, helping it map out a 360-degree view of its environment. They also help the robot keep balance when walking on uncertain surfaces. Nowadays, bionic (仿生的) human-like robots mostly work with humans, as tour guides or by helping visitors at front desks. There are also robots that share the work of nurses, such as handing out medicine. This could be because people are comfortable living and working with machines that look or act like them. They can “strike a chord with people,” a US robotics scientist Marc Raibert told New Yorker. As more humanoid robots come out, safety will be the key, according to the Robot Report website. When a 70-kilogram robot breaks down and falls, humans nearby may be hurt. 1. What do we know about the robots of Li Bai and Du Fu? A. They can learn from each other. B. They look lifelike in every detail. C. They can communicate with visitors. D. They manage to compose original poems. 2. According to the text, what is the limitation of the robot Apollo? A. It can not perform complex movements. B. It can not keep balance on some surfaces. C. It moves too slowly when holding objects. D. It lacks the ability to tell people directions. 3. Why are most bionic robots currently working with humans? A. They are as intelligent as humans. B. People feel comfortable with them. C. They understand human’s needs well. D. People treat them as trustworthy friends. 4. What is a suitable title of the text? A. Robots Play a Significant Role in Our Life B. The World Robot Conference Is a Success C. Two Great Poets Got Revived Thanks to Technology D. New Technology Makes Humanoid Robots Possible 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·贵州六盘水纽绅中学·期中） “I'm going to fail !"My best friend cried. She and I had this conversation almost every day while we were in high school. The truth was that my friend never failed in any subjects. I just think that she can't accept failures because she lives her life as a perfectionist (完美主义者). What she fails to understand is that a lot of good can come from failures. For example, failure can help build relationships. Once was cooking dinner for a friend. I was tired, and several dishes I tried to make turned out bad. I grew more and more upset until my friend told me that I shouldn't worry. She cared more about our friendship than the dishes. That day, I learned that failure doesn't always make people dislike you. In fact, after she said those words to me, I grew closer to her. Failure can make success ever more exciting. Every few years, there would be an important test in the PE class at our school. Students had to run a mile within eight minutes. I was never good at running, so I failed every time until the third year at school. Then I began working out regularly, and yet I still failed that year. A few days later, however, the teacher gave me and some other students another chance to run and I got a pass finally! You can 't imagine how excited I was after that. I felt the memory of the success was as sweet as honey, because I had to overcome failure to reach it. Now its clear to see that failure can teach us good lessons. It's not an end—it can be a beginning. 1. What can we learn about the author's best friend from the first two paragraphs? A. She liked taking tests. B. She was afraid of failures. C. She often failed in study. D. She knew how to be perfect. 2. What did the author finally get from a failed cooking? A. Bad feelings. B. Worries. C. A closer friendship. D. More experience. 3. Why did the author feel excited after the running test? A. Because she could work out regularly. B. Because she received honey as a reward. C. Because she got another chance to take the test. D. Because she achieved success after many failures. 4. The author wrote this passage________. A. to show the negative effects of failures B. to point out her best friends fear of failures C. to encourage the readers to face failures bravely D. to introduce different types of failures Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川巴中·期中） I cover small businesses in Charlotte, North Carolina. I write special reports, daily stories, and long-form pieces. I chose this field not only because I love to write, but also because I love storytelling. I love meeting people. I love asking questions. I’ve always been a wholehearted reader and writer, but the older I got, the more I discovered my eagerness to use my talents to tell stories. After I graduated from college, the Charlotte Observer hired me as a reporter. As a student, I wrote for some newspapers, and I was editor-in-chief of a magazine in college. However, having published some stories did not mean I should get the job. When the Charlotte Observer was looking to hire a couple of graduates, they talked to professors in my journalism school and two of them recommended me for the job. It was the two letters of recommendation that put me at the top of the pile and made sure that the editors saw what I’d worked so hard on. I have some advice for someone who wants to be a reporter. First, know what you’re getting into. Times have changed, and the newspaper industry is reinventing itself (以新形象示人). You have more reasons than ever to be discouraged. That’s why you often hear some newspaper insiders talking about missing the golden years — when pay raises were plentiful and editors weren’t afraid to throw money at the wall. No lie: the Charlotte Observer actually used to pay for a reporter to live on the coast for the summer. Sigh. But if print media is all you’ve ever wanted, you should use all or most of your effort to do it. Volunteer for stories outside your field. You might have to pick up a weekend shift (轮班). If you’re working on a big story, you’ll probably have to stay late. And the editors might decide you look pretty available even when your computer is shutting down. Then, all you can do is smile, start your computer again and repeat to yourself: “This is what I love.” 1. What does the author say about her job? A. She feels tired of it. B. She likes it very much. C. She earns good money from it. D. She finds it quite easy and interesting. 2. What played a key role in helping the author join the Charlotte Observer? A. Her great talents for telling stories. B. Two professors’ recommendations. C. Some stories she published as a student. D. The work experience she got at college. 3. Why does the author sigh at the end of paragraph 3? A. The newspaper industry has passed its golden years. B. It is difficult to be a successful reporter now. C. The reporter-editor relationship has changed. D. Newspaper readers get discouraged easily. 4. What is the author’s advice for new reporters? A. Learn to write big stories. B. Devote yourself to your work. C. Know more editors outside your field. D. Learn more from experienced reporters. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·广东广州天河外国语·期中） I have been studying the French language for three years. This field of study has been the hardest but most precious of my life. I would put it above the study of writing simply because I started writing as a 6-year-old boy under my mother’s guidance. I always “felt” I could write. I did not always “feel” I could study a foreign language effectively. But here I am, right now, in a French hotel. I spoke French at the border, when I checked in and when I went to get lunch. I fail to speak with fluency. I mishear words. I can’t really use complicated grammar. But my words are perfectly understandable and serve their purpose. I feel, as I always do, like I am lost in the dark, but with each misstep, I find my way more clearly. I didn’t feel it when reading French novels; I didn’t feel it at school. I just felt it when I first arrived Paris. I’m emphasizing feelings because, when studying, they are as important as any reality. The fear of making mistakes feeds the hopeless and makes learners quit. It is not the study of language that is hard. It is the feelings of who you are at the present level and pessimistic belief of who you will always be that make it hard. The transformation to turn struggles into growth is what truly makes learning a life-changing journey. Maybe one day, someone will say something to me that I do not understand, and in that moment. I may feel a bit discouraged. But now, I feel a sense of being high. These moments of confidence and motivation are precious, for they remind me of how far I’ve come. They are not the norm (常态), though. The truth is, the lows are what I encounter more often. They are part of the learning process, part of the transformation that shapes us into better versions of ourselves. And yet, it is through these lows that I am constantly learning and growing. 1. How does the author feel about making mistakes in French? A. Awkward. B. Hopeless. C. Competent. D. Rewarding. 2. Why does the author emphasize feelings? A. To highlight his struggles in learning French. B. To show that positive thinking can drive growth. C. To illustrate that people should follow their hearts. D. To clarify his experience in mindset transformation. 3. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. The lows are always followed by highs. B. Feeling confident should be made a norm. C. Struggles are an essential part of learning. D. The ups are the real times when learning occurs. 4. Which statement might the author probably agree with? A. Fail again, fail better. B. Stay grounded, work for greatness. C. Accept the lows, wait for the chance. D. Be courageous, explore the unknown. Passage 4 （24-25学年高二下·广东化州·期中） Bruce Springsteen played at MetLife Stadium last weekend in New Jersey, which is about an hour’s drive from my home. I’ve been a huge fan of his music for a long time, but I’ve never seen him at a concert. There were still tickets available, and yet I held back. I didn’t want to go there alone. I’m an independent woman who has lived alone since graduating from college. I love living alone and I need lots of solo (单独的) time to recharge my batteries from a demanding job. I enjoy spending time with small groups of friends and seeing my brother and his family, but I hesitate when leisure time involves large crowds, such as concerts or even movies. I don’t have social anxiety, so I often wonder why I hesitate when it comes to going somewhere alone. A previous study stated that people hesitate about doing things by themselves because they’re afraid of how they’ll be perceived. The good news is that no one is going to notice that. The reason is “the spotlight effect” which has been tested and proven through the use of bright yellow T-shirts. Students were forced to wear these bright shirts to class and were asked how many students they thought would notice them. The subjects thought, on average, about 50% of the class would notice them. In reality, fewer than 20%of the students noticed the shirts. I believe that some activities, such as listening to one’s favorite music at a concert, would be greater pleasure if it was a shared experience. However, according to some studies, people actually had about as much fun doing fun activities alone as they thought they would be accompanied by friends. If enjoying the free time we have depends on finding others to join us, we’ll go from having serious FOMO(Fear of missing out) to absolutely MO as people work more hours and have less free time these days. So if I had another chance to go to Bruce’s concert, even alone, I would surely go. 1. What was the reason for the author’s missing Bruce’s concert? A. A lack of time. B. Having no companion. C. The long travel distance. D. Being unable to get a ticket. 2. What can we know about the author? A. She enjoys socializing with familiar people. B. She suffers from severe social anxiety. C. She prizes family ties over friendships. D. She gets bored with her present job. 3. What does “the spotlight effect” refer to? A. The fear of being judged by others. B. The fact that bright clothes attract more attention. C. The tendency to focus on what’s happening around us. D. The belief that we’re being noticed more than we really are. 4. What does the author aim to do in the last paragraph? A. To express her fondness for Bruce. B. To explain the busyness of our daily life. C. To encourage people to do activities alone. D. To stress the close relationship between people. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·吉林延吉一高·期中） A Yangge folk dance performed by robots during the Spring Festival Gala of the Year of the Snake on Tuesday night has wowed users of some overseas social media, as the performance blended cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology. In the performance directed by the famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou, 16 robots produced by Chinese robotics company Unitree, dressed in northeastern Chinese style floral padded jackets (大花马甲), performed together with dancers from China’s XinjiangArt Institute. The humanoid robots can not only smoothly twist their waists and mimic human leg-kicking movements, but also spin handkerchiefs (手绢), throw them out and return to their position accurately. The innovative performance has impressed many netizens on overseas social media platforms including Reddit and X. “Honestly the full thing is actually quite impressive,” one netizen said on Reddit. “Watching the full dance and the way the robot spins those handkerchiefs is really impressive,” another one posted. “I actually think it’s kind of cool. The more you integrate technology into life, the easier it is to get people to understand it,” an X user said. “While Elon Musk’s Optimus robot walks like an elderly person following a hip surgery, China’s humanoid robots danced like spring chickens at China’s Spring Festival Gala,” another netizen posted on X. Those robots were Unitree H1, a humanoid robot product of Unitree. The company told the Global Times on Tuesday night that the robots use AI-driven full-body motion control technology, which is capable of achieving a maximum joint torque (扭矩) of 360 Nm. Coupled with 360° panoramic (全景的) depth perception technology, they can precisely grasp every movement in surroundings. Moreover, through advanced AI algorithms, they can perfectly “understand” music, adjusting movements in real-time according to the music. The high-precision 3D laser SLAM positioning and navigation technology also enable the robots to accurately find location even in complex stage environments, the company noted. Unitree stated that they gave this robot model the name “Fuxi”, which has the same pronunciation as a legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation, representing the good fortune blessings brought by technology. 1. Besides twisting and kicking, what other actions can the robots perform in the dance? A. They can spin handkerchiefs and control their return position. B. They can sing traditional Chinese folk songs in harmony. C. They can perform complex acrobatic tricks. D. They can interact with the audience in real-time. 2. Which of the following technologies is used by the robots in the performance? A. 3D holographic projection technology to make the robots look more vivid. B. AI-generated music technology to create suitable music for the performance. C. AI-driven full-body motion control technology. D. Augmented reality technology to enhance the visual effect of the performance. 3. What can be inferred about the reason why Unitree named the robot model “Fuxi”? A. Unitree wanted to honor a historical figure in Chinese history. B. Unitree tried to emphasize the technological superiority of their robots. C. Unitree intended to promote their robots as replacements for traditional practice. D. Unitree aimed to highlight the cultural significance of technology. 4. What is the main idea of this text? A. The introduction of the Spring Festival Gala of the Year of the Snake. B. The development of Chinese robotics company Unitree. C. The amazing performance of robots in the Gala and their advanced technologies. D. The comparison between Chinese and foreign robots. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·安徽淮北十二中·期中） Think “art”. What comes to your mind? Is it Greek or Roman sculptures in the Louvre, or Chinese paintings? Have you ever imagined it’s a dancing pattern of lights? The artworks created by American artist Janet Echelman look like colorful floating clouds when lit up at night. Visitors could not only enjoy looking at them but also interact with them literally — by using their phones to change the colors and patterns. But are they really art? Whatever your opinion, we cannot deny art has existed for thousands of years and art and technology have always been two separate things. Today, however, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology, changing the art world greatly. Now art is more accessible to us. For example, people used to queue up for six hours but spend limited time admiring the famous 5-meter Chinese painting Along the River during the Qingming Festival. Thanks to technology, however, viewers can leisurely experience a digital version of this painting, where the characters can move and interact with their surroundings. The combination of art and technology is also changing our concepts of “art” and the “artist”. Not only can we interact with art, but also we can take part in its creation. With new technological tools at our fingertips, more people are exploring new art forms, such as digital paintings and videos. However, it has also raised questions over its overall quality. Can a video of someone slicing a tomato really be called “art”? Similarly, such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct. Can someone unfamiliar with traditional artists’ tools really call themselves an “artist”? And is the artist the creator of the art itself, or the maker of the technology behind it? Where technology will take art next is anyone’s guess. But one thing is for sure — with so many artists exploring new possibilities, we can definitely expect the unexpected. 1. How could viewers interact with Janet Echelman’s artworks? A. By talking to her on the phone. B. By lighting up the artworks. C. By touching their phone screens. D. By coloring the patterns. 2. What does the example in Paragraph 4 indicate? A. Achievements of China’s technology. B. The influence of art on technology. C. Interaction between viewers and art. D. Easier access to art caused by technology. 3. What do we know about the combination of art and technology? A. It lowers the quality of artworks. B. It involves common people in innovation. C. It shortens the time of painting. D. It makes scientists the real creators of art. 4. What is the author’s attitude towards combining technology with art? A. Subjective. B. Objective. C. Negative. D. Positive. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·浙江杭州学军中学·期中） A recent survey found children would rather be online influencers (网红) than astronauts. It made headlines and led to plenty of complaints about “kids these days”. Is influencing a promising career path? The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing, but under the shining appearance lie uncertain income, pay inequality, disability and mental health issues. Successful influencers will be the first to claim that anyone can make it in the industry. However, social media economy experts uncovered a huge income gap between successful influencers and everyone else. For most people trying to become an influencer, their passion projects of content creation often become free work for brands. Most influencers are self-employed, often experiencing inconsistent income and a lack of protection that comes with long-term employment. The risks of self-employment are increased in the influencer industry by an absence of industry standards and little pay transparency. Influencers are often forced to assess their own value and determine fees for their work. As a result, content creators often undervalue their own creative labour, and many end up working for free. Influencers are also often at the mercy of algorithms — the behind-the-scenes computer programs that determine which posts are shown, in which order, to users. Platforms share little detail about their algorithms, yet they finally determine who and what gains visibility and influence on social media. The threat of invisibility is a constant source of insecurity for influencers, who are under constant pressure to feed platforms with content. If they don’t, they may be “punished” by the algorithm — having posts hidden or displayed lower down on search results. Constant online presence leads to one of the most common issues in the influencer industry: mental health concerns. Influencers can connect to their platform workspaces and audience at any time of day or night, which can lead to them overworking. Coupled with the fear of online criticism, it contributes to mental and physical health issues. Although becoming an influencer may look appealing to more and more people, the industry’s dark underside needs to be made visible and improved through enhanced employment regulation and industry-led cultural change. 1. Which of the following words cans replace “enticing” in Paragraph 1? A. Imaginative. B. Similar. C. Attractive. D. Traditional. 2. What’s one of the reasons for influencers’ undervaluing their creative work? A. Standardized protection. B. Invisibility of payment. C. Assessment of own work. D. Passion for content creation. 3. What may cause the influencers’ stress according to Paragraph 4? A. Having to work out the order of posts to be displayed. B. Finding it difficult to create new content constantly. C. Having little knowledge of platform algorithms. D. Being unequally punished by platforms. 4. Why does the author write this text? A. To show the dark side of working as an online content creator. B. To reveal relationships between platforms and influencers. C. To stress the importance of visibility in the online world. D. To describe the life of self-employed content creators. Passage 4 （24-25学年高二下·云南开远一中·期中） American muscle cars got their name because of their big, powerful engines and fast speed. Some of the gas-powered cars are so noisy, or even “thundering”. But interest worldwide in electric cars brings up this question: Can a muscle car go electric? Car fans who loved the classic, powerful cars that used a lot of fuel are called “gearheads”. While the new battery-powered cars go fast and are easier to control than cars with big engines, they do not make much noise. Will “gearheads” someday become “battery-heads”? Stellantis, a carmaker, hopes so. The company will stop making gas-powered versions of the Challenger and Charger (车名) by the end of 2023. Many European automakers already have electric versions of their high-performance cars. Governments around the world are now requiring cars to create less pollution, and so is America. As a result, plenty of carmakers are starting to centre their production on electric cars. Tim Kuniskis leads the Dodge division for Stellantis. “It’s tough,” he said when discussing the idea that governments are considering financial punishments for companies that do not meet new requirements to reduce fuel use. Sam Abuelsamid, a researcher for Guidehouse Insights, said some carmakers will keep making models with traditional engines for about 10 years. Dodge is working to improve its cars’ use of fuel but also keep the gearheads interested. A recent demonstration by Dodge showed off such a can that made a noise just like a muscle car even if they are using batteries. Kuniskis, however, is a critic of his own company’s new electric Charger. “It doesn’t have the emotion,” he said, speaking of the electric cars. “It doesn’t have the drama. It doesn’t have the dangerous feeling of an engine.” But he did say that it would be the fastest ever. Times are changing. Businesses are starting to think about how to put electric driving systems into the “classic” cars. As he put it, “this isn’t about my generation, and the future is not the end of the muscle car.” 1. What made American muscle cars acquire the name? A. Their looks like powerful muscles. B. Their high speed and strong engines. C. Their big size and attractive appearance. D. Their thundering noise and lasting power. 2. What are Paragraphs 3~4 mainly about? A. The future of high-performance electric cars. B. The regulations of governments on pollution. C. The change from gas-powered cars to electric ones. D. The successful experience of Stellantis on electric cars. 3. What’s the attitude of Kuniskis towards the new electric cars? A. Satisfied. B. Confident. C. Unclear. D. Unfavorable. 4. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Some Problems the “Muscle Car” Is Facing B. What Will Happen to the American “Muscle Car”? C. How Can We Make Muscle Cars Create Less Pollution? D. Differences Between Battery-Powered Cars and Gas-Powered Cars Passage 5 （24-25学年高二下·湖南长沙实验中学·期中） There’s a popular saying that if only one voice is allowed to exist; then that one voice must be a lie. This quote couldn’t be more relevant now, as many businesses and platforms are using shady practices to silence negative feedback and ensure only those voices benefiting them remain. This practice is so-called “artificial review boosting”, and has been influencing objectivity in reviews ever since. Its origin dates back to the 20th century when businesses would hand out free samples to obtain a better reputation. However, the practice rises to a new extreme with the emergence of e-commerce platforms. Many online businesses do whatever it takes to ensure high-rating scores, either through giving bonuses and rewards to customers who leave a good review or through bothering and threatening those who leave a negative one. This behavior is not only morally corrupt but also illegal, and it is absurd that many consumers feel they can’t leave negative feedback out of fear that businesses will cause trouble. It’s apparent that this problem is getting out of hand, but how can we fix it? Regulator intervention would certainly help. There should be a tougher crackdown on illegal practices, and e-commerce platforms should be required to protect the privacy of their users. Nevertheless, this is just a small part of the changes needed, as the rating system as a whole needs restructuring. That’s because this system rewards dishonest sellers rather than those selling quality products, and e-commerce platforms, with their profits unaffected, turn a blind eye to its faults. Against all odds, honest feedback has persisted and people who voice their true opinions still exist, but they are becoming rarer. There’s an old saying that if you put a frog in boiling water, it will leap out, but if you cook the frog slowly in warm water, it won’t notice being cooked alive. We consumers are just like frogs — it’s easy for us to fight together against terrible acts robbing our freedom, but we often ignore when the same freedom is gradually taken from us. There will be no grand coup de grace (致命一击) that ends honest feedback. Companies will just let it fade away slowly but we mustn’t allow that to happen because consumers play a more important role in keeping honest feedback. 1. What is the main issue discussed in the text? A. The illegal practices of consumers. B. The history of e-commerce platforms. C. The benefits of free samples for businesses. D. The decline of honest feedback due to artificial review boosting. 2. How do businesses ensure high-rating scores according to the text? A. By improving product quality. B. By cooperating with regulators. C. By restructuring the rating system. D. By rewarding positive reviews and threatening negative reviewers. 3. What does the frog analogy imply about consumers? A. They are as adaptable as frogs in hot water. B. They are easily frightened by sudden threats. C. They fail to notice the gradual loss of their freedom. D. They should fight against terrible acts immediately. 4. What does the author suggest about the current rating system? A. It effectively promotes honest sellers. B. It prioritizes dishonest sellers over honest ones. C. It has been improved by e-commerce platforms. D. It is unaffected by consumer feedback and product quality. Passage 6 （24-25学年高二下·江苏南京十二中·期中） After taking an introductory course in global health last winter, Yashaswi Bista, president of Stanford SupplyHer, was empowered to take action against malaria —a disease that has been claiming hundreds of thousands of lives every year for centuries. Stanford SupplyHer, a student group supporting women’s health through art, hosted an event in partnership with United to Beat Malaria (UBM) to encourage funding for malaria prevention, treatment and research initiatives while tabling at White Plaza last Monday. “Knowing that malaria is especially dangerous to pregnant individuals and children makes advocacy for malaria funding and research essential for our mission,” said Bista. “We in the U. S. need to be aware of the impact of global warming on malaria because less developed countries in other parts of the world are more heavily affected by our emissions,” Bista said. Last year, the U. S. experienced its first local outbreaks of malaria since 2003. Infectious disease experts have warned that climate change will spread malaria and other diseases carried by mosquitoes to areas that were once free of malaria. This summer, after discovering the work of UBM, a global grassroots campaign of the UN Foundation, Bista met with her congressional (国会的) representatives to advocate for malaria treatment and research. To support continued funding for global malaria programs, Bista wrote to officials in Congress. “It’s easy for people to feel like they are powerless with issues as big as malaria. But any person can give input to their decision makers on issues as big as these,” wrote Macgan Cross, a senior advocate at UBM. “By sending messages to your elected officials in support of global health funding, you are making sure your voice is heard.” Bista encouraged students to become involved in initiatives on campus to spread awareness of malaria and other global health issues. “Global health is important to me because there are so many health inequities (不平等) around the world and health itself is important to live a fulfilling life,” Bista said. “Because there are so many health inequities around the world, I want to raise awareness and help people live fulfilling lives.” 1. What inspired Bista to engage in actions against malaria? A. A learning experience. B. A health crisis. C. A grassroots campaign. D. A tabling event. 2. What did Bista do to support malaria prevention? A. She organized a charity sale. B. She launched a research project. C. She campaigned for fundraising. D. She budgeted for malaria treatment. 3. What is the message Maegan Cross intends to convey? A. Community voices secure health funding. B. Malaria outbreaks are difficult to prevent. C. The public needs more knowledge about health. D. Individual efforts matter in government decisions. 4. Which of the following best describes Bista? A. A health advocate. B. A club founder. C. A woman pioneer. D. A disease specialist. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·陕西岐山·期中） Students and Technology in the Classroom I love my blackberry (黑莓手机) — it’s my little connection to the larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop computer, as it holds all of my writing and thoughts. Despite this love of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from these devices (设备) and truly communicate with others. On one occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule-no laptops, IPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy. Most students think that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students think that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students. The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration (专心) and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course material and the class discussion. I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom. I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a rally good reason for the change, I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up. 1. Some of the students in the history class were unhappy with ______. A. the course material B. others’ misuse of technology C. discussion topics D. the author’s class rules 2. The underlined word “engage” in para.4 probably means ______. A. explore B. accept C. change D. refuse 3. According to the author, the use of technology in the classroom may ______. A. keep students from doing independent thinking B. encourage students to have deep conversations C. help students to better understand difficult themes D. affect students’ concentration on the teacher’s ideas 4. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author ______. A. is quite stubborn in teaching B. will give up teaching history C. will change his teaching plan soon D. values technology-free dialogues in his class Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·陕西永寿县中学·期中） Life can be overwhelming (令人不知所措的), and you’re not alone if you’re struggling. 65% of adults in the United States reported feeling stressed due to current circumstances. This means two-thirds of adults are uncertain about their lives and futures. You may wonder why everything feels so hard. Perhaps you’re comparing yourself to others who don’t seem to be experiencing the same level of stress. However, everyone’s journey is different. Your peers may be facing challenges privately or might be in a different stage of life. It’s best to focus on your own progress rather than comparing yourself to others. Personal challenges also impact how hard life feels. Family issues such as problematic relationships can lead to feelings of loneliness, shame, and jealousy (嫉妒) when you see others with strong familial support. Interpersonal issues such as navigating a break-up or losing a loved one can also make life feel harder. Feeling socially isolated can contribute to a sense of loneliness, which can badly affect health, leading to poor sleep and other issues. Psychological and physical pain further complicates life’s challenges. It’s essential to acknowledge how society factors contribute to these feelings. We’re facing economic disorder, which can be traumatic and make life feel more difficult, Licensed therapist (心理治疗师) Alegria Louise Demeestere emphasizes the importance of looking at systemic causes rather than blaming individuals. Understanding why life feels hard is the first step. When feeling this way, it’s common to feel angry or upset. “Your feeling is trying to tell you something,” says Demeestere. Being curious about your feeling can prevent you from taking it out on others or numbing it through addictions. Facing the feeling directly can use its energy to push you forward past difficulties. 1. Why should we focus on our own progress? A. It is the key to success. B. It helps to reduce anxiety completely. C. Everyone’s journey is different. D. Everyone’s demand is uneven. 2. What can cause feelings of loneliness, shame and jealousy? A. Family matters. B. Interpersonal issues. C. Psychological pain. D. Economic disorder. 3. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “traumatic” in paragraph 4? A. Painful. B. Unexpected. C. Cheerful. D. Memorable. 4. What is mainly emphasized in the last paragraph? A. Living a creative life. B. Looking at systemic causes. C. Seeking out extra support. D. Understanding why life feels hard. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·江西玉山一中·期中） One day, my 11-year-old daughter told me that she wanted to return a pair of pants on Amazon. “You need to keep clicking the ‘something else’ button if you want to talk to a real person,” I told her. She followed my word, and after a bit of clicking, she managed to talk to a real person and get the pants returned. In the process, I had the chance to think about what this everyday interaction was teaching my daughter. I thought about what it meant to constantly ask for “something else”. It’s not only about having a real person to talk with. It’s equally about the quality of our communication. It’s about thinking something, then saying it, and then having another person think and say something back to you. It seems simple and yet it may become the exception, not the rule. In many cases, it already has. With the “quick responses” at the bottom of Gmail, potential responses often appear right in front of us. “Yes, sure.” “Of course!” or “I got it.” The responses, I’ve noticed, are mostly okay. Sometimes, they’re exactly what I want to say. Occasionally, they’re wildly wrong. At first, I told myself I wouldn’t use those pre-made responses. Soon enough, though, I got in a rush and found they were good. What would happen if our language got automated in general in this way? What if, instead of generating responses, we simply pointed and clicked? Choosing a response is a kind of thinking, but it’s far less accurate than the kind needed to generate content. It has to do more with recognizing a “good enough” response. Instead of starting with a blank board, we critique (评判) things. That’s not useless, but it doesn’t replace thinking in a generative way. If kids only critique something, they won’t have original thoughts. They may become great editors, but they’ll likely struggle to create ideas in fresh ways. There’s no simple solution and certainly no way to turn back the clock on automated talk. Yet, as we move forward, we need to consider carefully how simple changes in communication can have serious effects. If we want to help our kids, the “something else” we searched for — authentic human conversation — should not be the exception, but the rule. 1. What contributes to high-quality communication according to paragraph 2? A. The clear goals. B. The exact expressions. C. The process of thinking. D. The immediate response. 2. How does the author feel about using the pre-made responses? A. Excited and eager to try them out. B. Annoyed and not interested in them. C. Disappointed by their inaccurate suggestions. D. Unwilling but finally aware of their convenience. 3. What would happen to kids with the automation of language? A. Their creativity will suffer. B. Their critical thinking ability will increase. C. Their editing skills will hardly improve. D. Their expressions will be more accurate and efficient. 4. What can be the best title for the text? A. My Reflections on Automated Talk B. My Unforgettable Online Return Experience C. The Art of Guiding Children’s Creativity D. The Benefits of Using Automation in Communication Passage 4 （24-25学年高二下·吉林延吉一高·期中） Psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan tried to find the core of living well. Their research in self-determination theory conducted over the course of four decades with a network of 500 participants in 39 countries, has found that the experience of happiness is affected by the satisfaction of basic psychological needs to feel competent, self-determining, and positively related to other people in the activities of one’s life. These are universal needs, observed across all stages of life and in every culture in which studies have been conducted, and they help explain the truth in the ancient ideal of happiness, or human flourishing (繁荣). According to this ideal, living well involves fulfilling one’s human potential in ways that are admirable, sustainable (可持续的), and personally satisfying. Ryan and Deci identifies three broad forms of potential: social, intellectual, and productive/creative. In other words, the forms are psychologically linked to the satisfaction of human beings’ universal basic needs for positive relatedness, self-determination, and competence. Fulfilling all three forms of potential is the key to happiness, and shaping our lives and institutions accordingly would be much more matched with sustainability than pursuing wealth without limit. A related finding, which is very important for the pursuit of sustainability, is that escape from poverty is important to happiness but the pursuit of wealth, status (地位), and image as life goals is less beneficial to happiness than the pursuit of life goals that directly fulfill our basic forms of potential and satisfy our related psychological needs. Societies that have promoted the accumulation of wealth without limit have not raised their general level of happiness by doing so. It should be evident to any observer of life in the U.S. that as wealth and inequality have grown, most Americans have become more painfully focused on occupational insecurity and on status competition that has simply become more expensive and less sustainable. As a consequence, we could be happier both now and in the future if we could overcome the blind faith in wealth accumulation that shaped the socially, politically and environmentally unstable world with which we must now deal. 1. What did Deci and Ryan find in their research? A. Happiness is only determined by oneself. B. 500 people feel competent in their lives. C. People should spend 4 decades to meet the basic needs. D. Every culture has the similar understanding of happiness. 2. How can we live well according to the research? A. By achieving our potential. B. By shaping our lives and institutions. C. By pursuing wealth without any limit. D. By identifying three forms of potential. 3. Why did the author mention America in the third paragraph? A. To show the importance of wealth. B. To present the necessity of escape from poverty. C. To introduce the new finding of the pursuit of life goals. D. To prove the wrong concept between money and happiness. 4. What is the author’s attitude to the world nowadays? A. Confident. B. Supportive. C. Disappointed. D. Unconcerned. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解 议论文+新闻报道 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·安徽淮北十二中·期中） While famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage. Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize — which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architecture — on February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award. Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations. The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view. Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素). Wang’s works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize. Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. "That is only evidence that traditions once existed," he said. "Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created, " he said. "Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really are, " said Wang. The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said. 1. Wang’s winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are ___________. A. following the latest world trend B. getting international recognition C. working harder than ever before D. relying on foreign architects 2. What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most? A. Its hilly environment. B. Its large size. C. Its unique style. D. Its diverse functions. 3. What made Wang’s architectural design a success? A. The mixture of different shapes. B. The balance of East and West. C. The use of popular techniques. D. The harmony of old and new. 4. What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang? A Spread them to the world. B. Preserve them at museums. C. Teach them in universities. D. Recreate them in practice. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了中国建筑设计师王澍在其作品中融合中国传统建筑文化，获得了建筑界的诺贝尔奖——普利策奖，这让中国建筑现在得到了国际认可。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段的内容可知，王澍获得2012年普利策奖，而普利策奖相当于建筑界的诺贝尔奖，他是第一个获此奖的中国人，故推知中国建筑现在得到了国际认可。故B项正确。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段对CAA校园的描述可知，它的设计风格独特，与大多数中国大学的校园很不同，许多游客感对复杂的建筑空间和丰富的建筑类型感到吃惊，故C正确。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第六段1995年普利策奖的获得者Tadao Ando的评语可知，王澍设计的成功之处是把中国传统元素融入现代设计，并保持两者的和谐，故D正确。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段和倒数第三段中In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created可知，传统的研究要与实践相结合，在实践中进行再创造，否则就会是人工的和空的，故D正确。 【点睛】根据事实细节，推断合理信息。推理题要求在理解原文表面文字信息的基础上，作出一定判断和推论，从而得到文章的隐含意义和深层意义。推理题所涉及的内容可能是文中某一句话，也可是某几句话，但做题的指导思想都是以文字信息为依据，既不能做出在原文中找不到文字根据的推理，也不能根据表面文字信息做多步推理。也就是说，要做到判断有据, 推论有理，忠实原文。切忌用自己的观点代替作者的本意，切忌片面思考，得出片面结论。 此题的第一小题和第四小题为推理判断题。第1题根据第二段第二句可知Wang Shu 获得2012年普利策奖，相当于建筑界的诺贝尔奖，再根据第三句他是第一个获此奖的中国人可知，中国建筑现在得到了国际认可，因得到认可才能获奖。此题的解题关键时根据原文的两个信息句进行的判断，而ACD原文中没有提及。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·广东茂名高新中学·期中） By Global Times Published: May 13, 2024 09: 39 PM China’s popular show Chinese Poetry Conference has not only received a warm welcome from audiences for its cultural knowledge and ancient wisdom, but also become a stage and platform for cultural exchanges. Cambodian Princess Jenna Norodom appeared on the latest episode of Chinese Poetry Conference on China Central TV on Saturday and shared her knowledge about China’s ancient poems. She said that China and Cambodia have an unbreakable bond of friendship and that she has been learning Chinese and ancient Chinese poems. She noted that she hopes to learn some poems about friendship and recite them to her Chinese friends. During the show, she recited one of her favorite poems: “I live upstream and you downstream by Yangtze Blue. Day after day of you I think, but you are not in view. Although as one we drink, the water clear of River Blue.” In her eyes, the poem written by Li Zhiyi, a poet of the Song Dynasty, expresses well the feeling of longing as Cambodia and China will always be good partners and good neighbors who “drink from the same river.” Shan Jixiang, president of the China Cultural Relics Academy, said that the 2024 season of Chinese Poetry Conference is about not only the preservation of poetry, but also refreshing and boosting China’s fine traditional culture. Poems carry the emotional wisdom of the stages of past dynasties and the cultural mark of the Chinese nation. The program perfectly combines the soul of poetry for thousands of years with modern beauty and shows the rich heritage of Chinese culture to the world. 1. What topic did Jenna Norodom discuss on the Chinese Poetry Conference? A. Her visit to China. B. Sino-Cambodian ties. C. Ancient Chinese poems. D. Modern Chinese poetry. 2. How does Jenna understand the Cambodia-China relationship through the poem by Li Zhiyi? A. It is a symbol of shared cultural heritage between the two countries. B. It is a representation of the close and lasting links between the two countries. C. It is an expression of the mutual (相互的) longing despite geographical separation. D. It is a reflection of the historical ties and common ancestry (祖先) of the two countries. 3. What is an aim of the Chinese Poetry Conference? A. Chinese language teaching. B. Ancient poetry appreciation. C. Modern literature promotion. D. Cultural exchange strengthening. 4. What is the best title for the article? A. Cambodian Princess: Sharing Poetry Passion B. Chinese Poetry Conference: A Stage for Cultural Exchanges C. The Timeless Art of Chinese Poetry: Enduring Beauty and Cultural Depth D. Ancient Poems in the Modern Era: The Revival of China’s Cultural Legacy 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。本文介绍了中国热门节目《中国诗词大会》不仅受到观众欢迎，还成为文化交流的平台。柬埔寨公主诺罗敦·珍娜在节目中分享了对中国古诗的了解，并表达了通过学习古诗来加深与中国的友谊。节目不仅传承了诗歌，还创新激活了中国传统文化，向世界展示了中华文化的深厚底蕴。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Cambodian Princess Jenna Norodom appeared on the latest episode of Chinese Poetry Conference on China Central TV on Saturday and shared her knowledge about China’s ancient poems.(周六，柬埔寨公主詹娜·诺罗敦出现在中央电视台最新一期《中国诗歌大会》上，分享了她对中国古诗的了解)”可知，柬埔寨公主Jenna Norodom在节目中分享了她对中国古诗的知识，表明她讨论的主题是古代中国诗歌。故选C。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“I live upstream and you downstream by Yangtze Blue. Day after day of you I think, but you are not in view. Although as one we drink, the water clear of River Blue.(我住长江头 君住长江尾。日日思君不见君，共饮长江水)”第四段指出“In her eyes, the poem written by Li Zhiyi, a poet of the Song Dynasty, expresses well the feeling of longing as Cambodia and China will always be good partners and good neighbors who “drink from the same river.”(在她看来，宋代诗人李之仪的这首诗很好地表达了柬中两国永远是“同饮一江水”的好伙伴、好邻居的向往之情)”可知，珍娜这首诗是一种尽管地理位置不同但彼此渴望的表达。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The program perfectly combines the soul of poetry for thousands of years with modern beauty and shows the rich heritage of Chinese culture to the world.(节目将千年诗魂与现代美完美结合，向世界展示了中国文化的丰富底蕴)”可知，《中国诗词大会》目标之一是加强文化交流。故选D。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“China’s popular show Chinese Poetry Conference has not only received a warm welcome from audiences for its cultural knowledge and ancient wisdom, but also become a stage and platform for cultural exchanges.(中国热门节目《中国诗词大会》不仅以其丰富的文化知识和古老的智慧受到观众的热烈欢迎，也成为文化交流的舞台和平台)”结合文章讨论了《中国诗词大会》不仅是关于文化知识和古代智慧，还作为文化交流的平台，因此最合适的标题是“中国诗词大会：文化交流的舞台”。故选B。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·四川眉山车城中学·期中） Chinese delivery driver, Gao Zhixiao, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in March because of his sense of commitment. Alongside five others, he was picked by the magazine as one of heroes during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Ever since COVID-19 broke out, many restaurants have shut down or switched to takeout-only services. Millions of people have been staying at home to avoid getting infected. “People choose to order food online or buy fruit and vegetables to cook at home,” Gao told Time. As a result, delivery orders dramatically increased, placing a huge burden on delivery companies. Born into a poor family in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Gao started to make a living in Beijing at age 16.After the novel coronavirus broke out, Gao hesitated for a second to continue working, but then picked up orders because he thought customers might be in need. Due to the danger of person-to-person transmission, Gao must take care to avoid spreading viruses on his route around Beijing, including taking a regular health test and spending 20 minutes disinfecting his motorcycle and clothes each morning. Besides delivering goods, Gao once willingly cooked for an elderly customer who was living alone at her home. It is the commitment of ordinary people like Gao that has made the biggest contributions in the fight against COVID-19. 1. What can we know from Paragraph 1? A. Gao was chosen on the cover of Time magazine due to his selfless commitment. B. Gao was the only one to deliver food during the novel coronavirus outbreak. C. Gao manages a delivery company. D. Gao comes from a rich family. 2. Why did delivery orders dramatically increase according to the passage? A. People were too lazy to go out for meals. B. There was a discount if people chose delivery orders. C. People were asked to order food online by the government. D. People were afraid of being infected with the novel coronavirus by going out. 3. Which of the following words can best describe Gao Zhixiao? A. Hard-working and honest. B. Brave and humorous. C. Selfless and warm-hearted. D. Positive and selfless. 4. What's the best title of this passage? A. The Horrible Pandemic B. A Delivery Hero C. A Brave Heart Beats Anything D. Never Say Never 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了《时代》杂志的封面人物，中国外卖员高治晓，在疫情期间不顾自身生命安全，仍坚守在工作岗位上，为隔离在家的人们配送外卖。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Chinese delivery driver, Gao Zhixiao, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in March because of his remarkable sense of commitment.Alongside five others, he was picked by the magazine as one of heroes among the novel coronavirus outbreak. (中国外卖配送员高治晓因其非凡的责任感登上了《时代》杂志3月份的封面。与其他五人一起，他被该杂志选为新型冠状病毒爆发中的英雄之一)”可知，由于高治晓在疫情期间的无私奉献被选入《时代》杂志的封面人物。选项A与文意一致，故选A。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段第二句话“Millions of people have been staying at home to avoid getting infected.(数百万人一直待在家里以避免感染)”最后一句“As a result, delivery orders dramatically increased, placing a huge burden on delivery company（结果，快递订单大幅增加，给快递公司带来了巨大的负担）”可知，人们是因为害怕被感染新冠肺炎，不敢外出，故而使得外卖订单骤增。选项D与文意一致，故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中“ After the novel coronavirus broke out, Gao hesitated for a second to continue working, but then picked up orders because he thought customers might be in need.（新型冠状病毒爆发后，对于继续工作，高治晓犹豫了。但是因为他认为顾客可能需要，所以他又接下了订单）”倒数第二段中“Besides delivering goods, Gao once willingly cooked for an elderly customer who was living alone at her home.（除了送外卖，高治晓曾经心甘情愿地为一位独居在家的老年顾客做饭）”可以推知，从高治晓冒着被新冠肺炎感染的风险配送外卖，同时还帮助一个年迈的独居老人做饭这两件事，可推出他是一个无私且热心的人。选项C符合题意，故选C。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Chinese delivery driver, Gao Zhixiao, was featured on the cover of Time magazine in March because of his remarkable sense of commitment（中国外卖配送员高治晓因其非凡的责任感登上了《时代》杂志3月份的封面）”是全文的主题句，结合全文内容，可知全文主要讲了一个外卖小哥疫情期间，无私的坚守岗位，为人们用心配送外卖，实属英雄行为，选项B：A Delivery Hero（一名快递员英雄）作为文章标题最为合适。故选B。 Passage 4 （24-25学年高二下·四川眉山车城中学·期中） Have you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Perhaps they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new “species” of human has kept rising, they have been given a new name — phubbers（低头族）. Recently, a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities(身份) bury themselves in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes selfie in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events eventually leads to the destruction of the world. Although the ending sounds overstated, the damage phubbing can bring is real. Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. “Constantly bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors as saying. “the neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term stretching.” Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report. But that’s not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. At reunions with family or friends, many people tend to stick to their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported. It can also cost you your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed of their cell phones in broad daylight. 1. For what purpose does the author give the example of a cartoon in Paragragh2? A. To inform people of the bad effects of phubbing. B. To advertise the cartoon made by students. C. To indicate the world will finally be destroyed by phubbers. D. To warn doctors against using cell phones while treating patients. 2. Which of the following is NOT a risk a phubber may have? A. His social skills could be affected. B. His neck and eyesight will be gradually harmed. C. He will cause the destruction of the world. D. He might get separated from his friends and family. 3. Which of the following may be the author’s attitude towards phubbing? A. Supportive. B. Opposed. C. Optimistic. D. Objective. 4. What may the passage talk about next? A. Advice on how to use a cell phone. B. People addicted to phubbing. C. Measures to reduce the risks of phubbing. D. Consequences of phubbing. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇议论文。文章论述的是低头看手机给我们社会带来的巨大影响和破坏。它也会让你失去生命。有很多关于phubbers（低头族）的报告，他们死于事故，并且在光天化日之下被抢了他们的手机。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，该卡通片中这一连串的事件都在告诉我们低头看手机给我们社会带来的巨大影响和破坏。所以作者提到此短片的目的在于此。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段尾句Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually,和第三句Constantly bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,可知B是正确的。第四段第二句Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family.可知A和D是对的，C言过其实，故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。从作者提供的卡通视频和后面提到的各种后果可知，作者是反对低头族的。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。文中作者详细叙述了低头族给人们的生活带来危险。接着应该介绍了为了消除这些危险。根据排除法，根据A、B、D在文中都已谈论过，下面应该告诉我们减少危害的措施了。故选C。 Passage 5 （24-25学年高二下·黑龙江鸡西二中·期中） Inspired by a 9-year-old cyclist, Lauren Turner, who can only use one hand, a group of University of Guelph students has won an international award for their invention — a bike brake lever (刹车手柄) that pulls both the front brake and the back brake at the same time. Lauren Tuner was able to ride her bike, but not as confidently and quickly as her friends. “She couldn’t use the front brake. She only used the back brake, but the front brake makes you stop twice as fast,” says Micha Wallace, who, with Katie Bell, Anina Sakaguchi and Andrew Morries won second prize in the James Dyson Award for their single-handed bike brake lever. “Lauren Turner tried the device (装置) first and she used it all last summer. She had no problems. It helped her go faster because she felt more confident in her braking abilities. She felt safer.” says Wallace. The invention was the fourth-year design project for the four students. They designed, tested and created a prototype (模型) within a four-month period. When Wallace heard about the James Dyson Award on the news, she and her co-inventors entered their project in the U. K. -based contest, which rewards students designers who create products that improve the way we live. The students collected the runner-up prize — £2,000 for them and £500 for their school. As well, they had a chance to meet James Dyson, a U.K. famous inventor. Praising the students for their invention, Dyson says the single-handed brake lever could improve safety for all cyclists. By using both brakes at once, you could prevent the possibility of flying over the handlebars and ending up with an injury. The students hope to sell it to a major company. It may be used in other devices that require two hands for operation. 1. According to the passage, the James Dyson Award was named after ________. A. a well-known place B. a famous inventor C. a famous university D. a government leader 2. The underlined part “the runner-up prize” in Paragraph 6 means ________. A. the second prize B. the rich prize C. the big prize D. the prize for runners 3. According to the passage, we know that the brake lever ________. A. has already been widely used B. can only serve the disabled cyclists C. can protect you from any injuries D. will have a wide market in the future 4. What’s the best title for the passage? A. Bikes Will Be Safer in the Future. B. The James Dyson Award. C. Student Inventors Win U.K. Prize. D. Help and Care for the Disabled. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【分析】本文属于新闻，主要讲述一群大学生发明了一种可同时操控自行车前刹和后刹的装置，并且获得了一项国际性的大奖，并且该发明的市场前景广阔。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第七段As well, they had a chance to meet James Dyson, a U. K. famous inventor.可知，这个奖以一个发明家的名字命名的，故选B。 【2题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第三段Micha Wallace, who, with Katie Bell, Anina Sakaguchi and Andrew Morries won second prize in the James Dyson Award for their single-handed bike brake lever.可知，这群学生获得了二等奖，故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段It may be used in other devices that require two hands for operation.可知，这个发明可以用于其他需用双手操作的设备，故可知，这个发明的前景很广阔，故选D。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段a group of University of Guelph students has won an international award for their invention — a bike brake lever (刹车手柄) that pulls both the front brake and the back brake at the same time.可知，本文主要讲述一群大学生发明了一种可同时操控自行车前刹和后刹的装置，并且获得了一项国际性的大奖，并且该发明的市场前景广阔，故选C。 Passage 6 （24-25学年高二下·江西衡立实验学校·期中） Li Bai holds a wine cup in his hand, while Du Fu sits in front of a desk, writing poems on the paper in front of him. It’s not that we have travelled to the past. Modern technology has brought them “back to life”. The two great poets, along with other humanoid robots, were presented at the World Robot Conference 2023 in late August in Beijing. They looked similar to real human beings. “The skin is made of medical-grade bionic silicone (仿生硅胶), which is why the skin looks soft and veins can be seen through it,” CGTN explained in a video about Liaoning-based producer EXROBOTS. Goosebumps (鸡皮疙瘩) and palm lines can also be seen on the arms and hands. Researchers are also trying hard to create other features of humans on robots. A US robotics startup Apptronik brought out its humanoid robot called Apollo on Aug 23. Apollo has around 30 muscles. However, “humans have around 300 muscles in our bodies,” Nick Paine, the co-founder of the company, told CNN. For now, engineers can only simplify the muscles, allowing them to do basic movements like holding objects and walking. The robot also contains cameras and sensors in its head, helping it map out a 360-degree view of its environment. They also help the robot keep balance when walking on uncertain surfaces. Nowadays, bionic (仿生的) human-like robots mostly work with humans, as tour guides or by helping visitors at front desks. There are also robots that share the work of nurses, such as handing out medicine. This could be because people are comfortable living and working with machines that look or act like them. They can “strike a chord with people,” a US robotics scientist Marc Raibert told New Yorker. As more humanoid robots come out, safety will be the key, according to the Robot Report website. When a 70-kilogram robot breaks down and falls, humans nearby may be hurt. 1. What do we know about the robots of Li Bai and Du Fu? A. They can learn from each other. B. They look lifelike in every detail. C. They can communicate with visitors. D. They manage to compose original poems. 2. According to the text, what is the limitation of the robot Apollo? A. It can not perform complex movements. B. It can not keep balance on some surfaces. C. It moves too slowly when holding objects. D. It lacks the ability to tell people directions. 3. Why are most bionic robots currently working with humans? A. They are as intelligent as humans. B. People feel comfortable with them. C. They understand human’s needs well. D. People treat them as trustworthy friends. 4. What is a suitable title of the text? A. Robots Play a Significant Role in Our Life B. The World Robot Conference Is a Success C. Two Great Poets Got Revived Thanks to Technology D. New Technology Makes Humanoid Robots Possible 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了在2023年世界机器人大会上亮相的李白、杜甫、阿波罗等人型机器人，研究人员利用技术在这些机器人身上创造出人类的各种特征，让它们尽可能拥有人类的外观和动作模式，并借助摄像头和传感器帮助它们感知周围环境，而人们通常对和这类机器人一起工作感到舒适。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Li Bai holds a wine cup in his hand, while Du Fu sits in front of a desk, writing poems on the paper in front of him. (李白手里端着酒杯，杜甫坐在书桌前，在他面前的纸上写诗)”和第二段“The two great poets, along with other humanoid robots, were presented at the World Robot Conference 2023 in late August in Beijing. They looked similar to real human beings (这两位伟大的诗人，以及其他人型机器人，于8月底在北京举行的2023年世界机器人大会上亮相。它们看起来和真人很像)”可知，这两个机器人每一个细节都栩栩如生。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“For now, engineers can only simplify the muscles, allowing them to do basic movements like holding objects and walking. (目前，工程师们只能简化肌肉，让它们做一些基本的动作，比如拿东西和走路)”可知，目前这种机器人只能做一些基本的动作，做不了复杂的动作。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第七段中“This could be because people are comfortable living and working with machines that look or act like them. (这可能是因为人们对与看起来或行为像他们的机器一起生活和工作感到舒适)”可知，大多数仿生机器人目前与人们一起工作是因为人们觉得和它们在一起很舒服。故选B项。 【4题详解】 标题判断题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中“The two great poets, along with other humanoid robots, were presented at the World Robot Conference 2023 in late August in Beijing. (这两位伟大的诗人，以及其他人型机器人，于8月底在北京举行的2023年世界机器人大会上亮相)”可知，文章主要介绍了在2023年世界机器人大会上亮相的李白、杜甫、阿波罗等人型机器人，说明研究人员利用技术在这些机器人身上创造出人类的各种特征，让它们尽可能拥有人类的外观和动作模式，并借助摄像头和传感器帮助它们感知周围环境，从而使得人们对和这类机器人一起工作感到舒适。因此，D项“新技术使人型机器人成为可能”抓住了文章主旨，最适合作为标题。故选D项。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·贵州六盘水纽绅中学·期中） “I'm going to fail !"My best friend cried. She and I had this conversation almost every day while we were in high school. The truth was that my friend never failed in any subjects. I just think that she can't accept failures because she lives her life as a perfectionist (完美主义者). What she fails to understand is that a lot of good can come from failures. For example, failure can help build relationships. Once was cooking dinner for a friend. I was tired, and several dishes I tried to make turned out bad. I grew more and more upset until my friend told me that I shouldn't worry. She cared more about our friendship than the dishes. That day, I learned that failure doesn't always make people dislike you. In fact, after she said those words to me, I grew closer to her. Failure can make success ever more exciting. Every few years, there would be an important test in the PE class at our school. Students had to run a mile within eight minutes. I was never good at running, so I failed every time until the third year at school. Then I began working out regularly, and yet I still failed that year. A few days later, however, the teacher gave me and some other students another chance to run and I got a pass finally! You can 't imagine how excited I was after that. I felt the memory of the success was as sweet as honey, because I had to overcome failure to reach it. Now its clear to see that failure can teach us good lessons. It's not an end—it can be a beginning. 1. What can we learn about the author's best friend from the first two paragraphs? A. She liked taking tests. B. She was afraid of failures. C. She often failed in study. D. She knew how to be perfect. 2. What did the author finally get from a failed cooking? A. Bad feelings. B. Worries. C. A closer friendship. D. More experience. 3. Why did the author feel excited after the running test? A. Because she could work out regularly. B. Because she received honey as a reward. C. Because she got another chance to take the test. D. Because she achieved success after many failures. 4. The author wrote this passage________. A. to show the negative effects of failures B. to point out her best friends fear of failures C. to encourage the readers to face failures bravely D. to introduce different types of failures 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，作者通过自己的经历论述了失败的好处。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“I just think that she can't accept failures because she lives her life as a perfectionist.（我只是觉得她无法接受失败因为她过着完美主义者的生活。）”可知，作者最好的朋友害怕失败，故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段的“She cared more about our friendship than the dishes. That day, I learned that failure doesn't always make people dislike you. In fact, after she said those words to me, I grew closer to her.（比起盘子，她更在乎我们的友谊。那天，我明白了失败并不总是会让人们讨厌你。事实上，在她对我说了这些话之后，我和她更亲近了。 ）”可知，作者最终从一次失败的烹饪中得到了更亲密的友谊，故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“I was never good at running, so I failed every time until the third year at school....A few days later, however, the teacher gave me and some other students another chance to run and I got a pass finally! （我从来不擅长跑步，所以每次都失败，直到三年级......然而，几天后，老师又给了我和其他同学一次跑步的机会，我终于通过了!）”可知，作者在跑步测试后很兴奋是因为她在多次失败后取得了成功。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段的“Now its clear to see that failure can teach us good lessons. It's not an end—it can be a beginning.（现在很明显，失败可以给我们很好的教训。这不是结束，它可能是一个开始。）”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是鼓励读者勇敢面对失败，故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·四川巴中·期中） I cover small businesses in Charlotte, North Carolina. I write special reports, daily stories, and long-form pieces. I chose this field not only because I love to write, but also because I love storytelling. I love meeting people. I love asking questions. I’ve always been a wholehearted reader and writer, but the older I got, the more I discovered my eagerness to use my talents to tell stories. After I graduated from college, the Charlotte Observer hired me as a reporter. As a student, I wrote for some newspapers, and I was editor-in-chief of a magazine in college. However, having published some stories did not mean I should get the job. When the Charlotte Observer was looking to hire a couple of graduates, they talked to professors in my journalism school and two of them recommended me for the job. It was the two letters of recommendation that put me at the top of the pile and made sure that the editors saw what I’d worked so hard on. I have some advice for someone who wants to be a reporter. First, know what you’re getting into. Times have changed, and the newspaper industry is reinventing itself (以新形象示人). You have more reasons than ever to be discouraged. That’s why you often hear some newspaper insiders talking about missing the golden years — when pay raises were plentiful and editors weren’t afraid to throw money at the wall. No lie: the Charlotte Observer actually used to pay for a reporter to live on the coast for the summer. Sigh. But if print media is all you’ve ever wanted, you should use all or most of your effort to do it. Volunteer for stories outside your field. You might have to pick up a weekend shift (轮班). If you’re working on a big story, you’ll probably have to stay late. And the editors might decide you look pretty available even when your computer is shutting down. Then, all you can do is smile, start your computer again and repeat to yourself: “This is what I love.” 1. What does the author say about her job? A. She feels tired of it. B. She likes it very much. C. She earns good money from it. D. She finds it quite easy and interesting. 2. What played a key role in helping the author join the Charlotte Observer? A. Her great talents for telling stories. B. Two professors’ recommendations. C. Some stories she published as a student. D. The work experience she got at college. 3. Why does the author sigh at the end of paragraph 3? A. The newspaper industry has passed its golden years. B. It is difficult to be a successful reporter now. C. The reporter-editor relationship has changed. D. Newspaper readers get discouraged easily. 4. What is the author’s advice for new reporters? A. Learn to write big stories. B. Devote yourself to your work. C. Know more editors outside your field. D. Learn more from experienced reporters. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者在北卡罗来纳州夏洛特报道小企业新闻的工作经历，还给出了想成为记者的人一些建议。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“I write special reports, daily stories, and long-form pieces. I chose this field not only because I love to write, but also because I love storytelling. I love meeting people. I love asking questions.(我写特别报道、日常报道和长篇报道。我选择这个领域不仅是因为我喜欢写作，还因为我喜欢讲故事。我喜欢与人见面。我喜欢提问)”可知，作者喜欢写作，喜欢讲故事，喜欢与人见面，也喜欢提问，而记者这份工作实现了她的梦想，所以作者非常喜欢自己的工作。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“When the Charlotte Observer was looking to hire a couple of graduates, they talked to professors in my journalism school and two of them recommended me for the job. It was the two letters of recommendation that put me at the top of the pile and made sure that the editors saw what I’d worked so hard on.(当《夏洛特观察家报》想招聘几名毕业生时，他们和我所在新闻学院的教授谈了谈，其中两位教授推荐我得到这份工作。正是这两封推荐信让我脱颖而出，确保编辑们看到了我如此努力的成果)”可知，两位教授的推荐在帮助作者加入《夏洛特观察家报》中起到了关键作用。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Times have changed, and the newspaper industry is reinventing itself (以新形象示人). You have more reasons than ever to be discouraged. That’s why you often hear some newspaper insiders talking about missing the golden years—when pay raises were plentiful and editors weren’t afraid to throw money at the wall. No lie: the Charlotte Observer actually used to pay for a reporter to live on the coast for the summer. Sigh.(时代变了，报业正在重塑自己。你比以往任何时候都更有理由感到沮丧。这就是为什么你经常听到一些报业内部人士谈论怀念黄金时代——那时加薪很频繁，编辑们也不怕大把花钱。说真的：《夏洛特观察家报》过去确实会支付一名记者夏天在海边居住的费用。唉。)”可知，报业已经过了它的黄金时代，作者感到失落和伤感，所以叹气。故选A项。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“But if print media is all you’ve ever wanted, you should use all or most of your effort to do it. Volunteer for stories outside your field. You might have to pick up a weekend shift (轮班). If you’re working on a big story, you’ll probably have to stay late.(但如果印刷媒体是你一直想要的，你应该全力以赴或尽最大努力去做。主动报道你领域之外的新闻。你可能得在周末值班。如果你在做一个大新闻，你可能得加班到很晚)”可知，作者给新记者的建议是全身心投入工作。故选B项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·广东广州天河外国语·期中） I have been studying the French language for three years. This field of study has been the hardest but most precious of my life. I would put it above the study of writing simply because I started writing as a 6-year-old boy under my mother’s guidance. I always “felt” I could write. I did not always “feel” I could study a foreign language effectively. But here I am, right now, in a French hotel. I spoke French at the border, when I checked in and when I went to get lunch. I fail to speak with fluency. I mishear words. I can’t really use complicated grammar. But my words are perfectly understandable and serve their purpose. I feel, as I always do, like I am lost in the dark, but with each misstep, I find my way more clearly. I didn’t feel it when reading French novels; I didn’t feel it at school. I just felt it when I first arrived Paris. I’m emphasizing feelings because, when studying, they are as important as any reality. The fear of making mistakes feeds the hopeless and makes learners quit. It is not the study of language that is hard. It is the feelings of who you are at the present level and pessimistic belief of who you will always be that make it hard. The transformation to turn struggles into growth is what truly makes learning a life-changing journey. Maybe one day, someone will say something to me that I do not understand, and in that moment. I may feel a bit discouraged. But now, I feel a sense of being high. These moments of confidence and motivation are precious, for they remind me of how far I’ve come. They are not the norm (常态), though. The truth is, the lows are what I encounter more often. They are part of the learning process, part of the transformation that shapes us into better versions of ourselves. And yet, it is through these lows that I am constantly learning and growing. 1. How does the author feel about making mistakes in French? A. Awkward. B. Hopeless. C. Competent. D. Rewarding. 2. Why does the author emphasize feelings? A. To highlight his struggles in learning French. B. To show that positive thinking can drive growth. C. To illustrate that people should follow their hearts. D. To clarify his experience in mindset transformation. 3. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. The lows are always followed by highs. B. Feeling confident should be made a norm. C. Struggles are an essential part of learning. D. The ups are the real times when learning occurs. 4. Which statement might the author probably agree with? A. Fail again, fail better. B. Stay grounded, work for greatness. C. Accept the lows, wait for the chance. D. Be courageous, explore the unknown. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了学习过程中的挣扎、错误与成长之间的关系，以及这些经历对个人成长的重要性。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“I fail to speak with fluency. I mishear words. I can’t really use complicated grammar. But my words are perfectly understandable and serve their purpose. (我说得不流利。我听错单词。我真的不会使用复杂的语法。但我的话完全可以理解，并且达到了目的。)”以及最后一段中“These moments of confidence and motivation are precious, for they remind me of how far I’ve come. (这些自信和动力的时刻是宝贵的，因为它们提醒我我已经走了多远。)”可知，作者认为自己在法语中犯错是宝贵的经历，并且能让他意识到自己的进步，故作者认为在法语中犯错是值得的。故选D。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“The fear of making mistakes feeds the hopeless and makes learners quit. It is not the study of language that is hard. It is the feelings of who you are at the present level and pessimistic belief of who you will always be that make it hard. The transformation to turn struggles into growth is what truly makes learning a life-changing journey. (对犯错误的恐惧滋养了绝望，使学习者放弃。难的不是语言学习本身。难的是你在当前水平的自我认知，以及你对自己永远会是这样的悲观信念。将挣扎转化为成长的转变，才是真正让学习成为改变人生的旅程。)”可知，作者强调感受是为了表明积极的思考可以推动成长，将挣扎转化为成长的转变，才是真正让学习成为改变人生的旅程。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The truth is, the lows are what I encounter more often. They are part of the learning process, part of the transformation that shapes us into better versions of ourselves. And yet, it is through these lows that I am constantly learning and growing. (事实是，我遇到更多的是低谷。它们是学习过程的一部分，是塑造我们成为更好自己的转变的一部分。然而，正是通过这些低谷，我一直在学习和成长。)”可知，作者认为挣扎和低谷是学习过程中的重要部分，它们有助于我们的成长。故选C。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Maybe one day, someone will say something to me that I do not understand, and in that moment. I may feel a bit discouraged. But now, I feel a sense of being high. These moments of confidence and motivation are precious, for they remind me of how far I’ve come. (这些自信和动力的时刻是宝贵的，因为它们提醒我我已经走了多远。)”可知，作者认为自己在法语中犯错是宝贵的经历，并且能让他意识到自己的进步；再根据最后一段中“The truth is, the lows are what I encounter more often. They are part of the learning process, part of the transformation that shapes us into better versions of ourselves. And yet, it is through these lows that I am constantly learning and growing. (事实是，我遇到更多的是低谷。它们是学习过程的一部分，是塑造我们成为更好自己的转变的一部分。然而，正是通过这些低谷，我一直在学习和成长。)”可知，作者认为挣扎和低谷是学习过程中的重要部分，它们有助于我们的成长，由此可知，作者可能同意“再试一次，更好地失败”这一观点，即不要害怕失败，要从失败中学习并再次尝试。故选A。 Passage 4 （24-25学年高二下·广东化州·期中） Bruce Springsteen played at MetLife Stadium last weekend in New Jersey, which is about an hour’s drive from my home. I’ve been a huge fan of his music for a long time, but I’ve never seen him at a concert. There were still tickets available, and yet I held back. I didn’t want to go there alone. I’m an independent woman who has lived alone since graduating from college. I love living alone and I need lots of solo (单独的) time to recharge my batteries from a demanding job. I enjoy spending time with small groups of friends and seeing my brother and his family, but I hesitate when leisure time involves large crowds, such as concerts or even movies. I don’t have social anxiety, so I often wonder why I hesitate when it comes to going somewhere alone. A previous study stated that people hesitate about doing things by themselves because they’re afraid of how they’ll be perceived. The good news is that no one is going to notice that. The reason is “the spotlight effect” which has been tested and proven through the use of bright yellow T-shirts. Students were forced to wear these bright shirts to class and were asked how many students they thought would notice them. The subjects thought, on average, about 50% of the class would notice them. In reality, fewer than 20%of the students noticed the shirts. I believe that some activities, such as listening to one’s favorite music at a concert, would be greater pleasure if it was a shared experience. However, according to some studies, people actually had about as much fun doing fun activities alone as they thought they would be accompanied by friends. If enjoying the free time we have depends on finding others to join us, we’ll go from having serious FOMO(Fear of missing out) to absolutely MO as people work more hours and have less free time these days. So if I had another chance to go to Bruce’s concert, even alone, I would surely go. 1. What was the reason for the author’s missing Bruce’s concert? A. A lack of time. B. Having no companion. C. The long travel distance. D. Being unable to get a ticket. 2. What can we know about the author? A. She enjoys socializing with familiar people. B. She suffers from severe social anxiety. C. She prizes family ties over friendships. D. She gets bored with her present job. 3. What does “the spotlight effect” refer to? A. The fear of being judged by others. B. The fact that bright clothes attract more attention. C. The tendency to focus on what’s happening around us. D. The belief that we’re being noticed more than we really are. 4. What does the author aim to do in the last paragraph? A. To express her fondness for Bruce. B. To explain the busyness of our daily life. C. To encourage people to do activities alone. D. To stress the close relationship between people. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了独立自主和独自享受休闲活动的观点，作者认为独自进行有趣的活动同样有趣，而且有时候更应该享受自己的自由时间，而不是因为他人的陪伴而放弃自己的独立自主。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Bruce Springsteen played at MetLife Stadium last weekend in New Jersey, which is about an hour’s drive from my home. I’ve been a huge fan of his music for a long time, but I’ve never seen him at a concert. There were still tickets available, and yet I held back. I didn’t want to go there alone.( Bruce Springsteen上周末在新泽西州的大都会MetLife Stadium演出，那里距离我家大约一个小时的车程。我一直是他的超级歌迷，但我从来没有在音乐会上见过他。虽然还有票，但我还是忍住了不去。我不想一个人去。)”可知，作者不去听Bruce Springsteen的演唱会是因为作者不想一个人去，也就是因为没有同伴。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“I enjoy spending time with small groups of friends and seeing my brother and his family, but I hesitate when leisure time involves large crowds, such as concerts or even movies.(我喜欢和一小群朋友在一起，也喜欢去看哥哥和他的家人，但当我的休闲时间涉及到人群时，比如音乐会或电影，我就会犹豫。)”可知，作者喜欢和自己熟悉的人交往。故选A。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线短语下文“Students were forced to wear these bright shirts to class and were asked how many students they thought would notice them. The subjects thought, on average, about 50%of the class would notice them. In reality, fewer than 20%of the students noticed the shirts.(学生们被迫穿着这些鲜艳的衬衫去上课，并被问及他们认为有多少学生会注意到这些衬衫。研究对象认为，平均而言，班上约有50%的人会注意到他们。实际上，只有不到20%的学生注意到了这些T恤。)”可知，划线短语“the spotlight effect”指的是，有时候我们会以为别人会关注我们，但是并非如此。也就是说，认为自己受到了比实际更多的关注。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“If enjoying the free time we have depends on finding others to join us, we’ll go from having serious FOMO(Fear of missing out)to absolutely MO as people work more hours and have less free time these days. So if I had another chance to go to Bruce’s concert, even alone, I would surely go.(如果享受我们拥有的空闲时间取决于寻找其他人加入我们，那么随着人们工作时间越来越长，空闲时间越来越少，我们将从严重的FOMO(害怕错过)变成绝对的MO（错过）。所以如果我有机会再去看布鲁斯的演唱会，即使只有我一个人，我也一定会去的。)”可知，作者认为如果享受我们拥有的空闲时间取决于寻找其他人加入我们，那么随着人们工作时间越来越长，空闲时间越来越少，我们将从严重的FOMO（害怕错过）变成绝对的MO（错过）。可知，作者在最后一段鼓励人们独自活动。故选C。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·吉林延吉一高·期中） A Yangge folk dance performed by robots during the Spring Festival Gala of the Year of the Snake on Tuesday night has wowed users of some overseas social media, as the performance blended cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology. In the performance directed by the famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou, 16 robots produced by Chinese robotics company Unitree, dressed in northeastern Chinese style floral padded jackets (大花马甲), performed together with dancers from China’s XinjiangArt Institute. The humanoid robots can not only smoothly twist their waists and mimic human leg-kicking movements, but also spin handkerchiefs (手绢), throw them out and return to their position accurately. The innovative performance has impressed many netizens on overseas social media platforms including Reddit and X. “Honestly the full thing is actually quite impressive,” one netizen said on Reddit. “Watching the full dance and the way the robot spins those handkerchiefs is really impressive,” another one posted. “I actually think it’s kind of cool. The more you integrate technology into life, the easier it is to get people to understand it,” an X user said. “While Elon Musk’s Optimus robot walks like an elderly person following a hip surgery, China’s humanoid robots danced like spring chickens at China’s Spring Festival Gala,” another netizen posted on X. Those robots were Unitree H1, a humanoid robot product of Unitree. The company told the Global Times on Tuesday night that the robots use AI-driven full-body motion control technology, which is capable of achieving a maximum joint torque (扭矩) of 360 Nm. Coupled with 360° panoramic (全景的) depth perception technology, they can precisely grasp every movement in surroundings. Moreover, through advanced AI algorithms, they can perfectly “understand” music, adjusting movements in real-time according to the music. The high-precision 3D laser SLAM positioning and navigation technology also enable the robots to accurately find location even in complex stage environments, the company noted. Unitree stated that they gave this robot model the name “Fuxi”, which has the same pronunciation as a legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation, representing the good fortune blessings brought by technology. 1. Besides twisting and kicking, what other actions can the robots perform in the dance? A. They can spin handkerchiefs and control their return position. B. They can sing traditional Chinese folk songs in harmony. C. They can perform complex acrobatic tricks. D. They can interact with the audience in real-time. 2. Which of the following technologies is used by the robots in the performance? A. 3D holographic projection technology to make the robots look more vivid. B. AI-generated music technology to create suitable music for the performance. C. AI-driven full-body motion control technology. D. Augmented reality technology to enhance the visual effect of the performance. 3. What can be inferred about the reason why Unitree named the robot model “Fuxi”? A. Unitree wanted to honor a historical figure in Chinese history. B. Unitree tried to emphasize the technological superiority of their robots. C. Unitree intended to promote their robots as replacements for traditional practice. D. Unitree aimed to highlight the cultural significance of technology. 4. What is the main idea of this text? A. The introduction of the Spring Festival Gala of the Year of the Snake. B. The development of Chinese robotics company Unitree. C. The amazing performance of robots in the Gala and their advanced technologies. D. The comparison between Chinese and foreign robots. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了在蛇年春节联欢晚会上的机器人表演以及机器人背后使用的技术。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The humanoid robots can not only smoothly twist their waists and mimic human leg-kicking movements, but also spin handkerchiefs (手绢), throw them out and return to their position accurately.(人形机器人不仅可以流畅地扭动腰部，模仿人类的踢腿动作，还可以准确地旋转手帕，将其扔出并使其精准返回原位。)”可知，除了扭腰和踢腿，机器人在舞蹈中还可以转手帕和控制它们的返回位置。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The company told the Global Times on Tuesday night that the robots use AI-driven full-body motion control technology, which is capable of achieving a maximum joint torque (扭矩) of 360 Nm.(该公司周二晚间告诉《环球时报》，这些机器人使用人工智能驱动的全身运动控制技术，能够实现360 Nm的最大关节扭矩。)”可知，机器人在表演中使用了人工智能驱动的全身运动控制技术，所以选项C符合原文内容。文章并没有提及3D全息投影技术用于让机器人看起来更生动，所以选项A不符合原文内容；文章第四段中的“Moreover, through advanced AI algorithms, they can perfectly “understand” music, adjusting movements in real-time according to the music.(此外，通过先进的人工智能算法，他们可以完美地“理解”音乐，根据音乐实时调整动作。)”强调的是机器人通过先进的人工智能算法能依据音乐实时调整动作，即理解音乐，而不是使用AI生成音乐技术来创作适合表演的音乐，所以选项B是错误的；文章中没有任何关于增强现实技术用于增强表演视觉效果的描述，所以选项D不符合原文。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Unitree stated that they gave this robot model the name “Fuxi”, which has the same pronunciation as a legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation, representing the good fortune blessings brought by technology.(Unitree表示，他们给这款机器人模型取名为“福兮”，与中华民族传说中的祖先同音，代表着科技带来的好运祝福。)”可知，Unitree将机器人命名为“福兮”，谐音“伏羲”，代表着科技给中国带来好运祝福，由此可推测出，Unitree旨在强调科技的文化意义。故选D。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“A Yangge folk dance performed by robots during the Spring Festival Gala of the Year of the Snake on Tuesday night has wowed users of some overseas social media, as the performance blended cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology.(周二晚，在蛇年春节联欢晚会上，机器人表演的民间秧歌在一些海外社交媒体上惊艳了用户，因为表演将文化遗产与尖端技术融为一体。)”以及下文可知，这篇文章主要讲述了机器人在春晚上的精彩表演及其先进的技术。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·安徽淮北十二中·期中） Think “art”. What comes to your mind? Is it Greek or Roman sculptures in the Louvre, or Chinese paintings? Have you ever imagined it’s a dancing pattern of lights? The artworks created by American artist Janet Echelman look like colorful floating clouds when lit up at night. Visitors could not only enjoy looking at them but also interact with them literally — by using their phones to change the colors and patterns. But are they really art? Whatever your opinion, we cannot deny art has existed for thousands of years and art and technology have always been two separate things. Today, however, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology, changing the art world greatly. Now art is more accessible to us. For example, people used to queue up for six hours but spend limited time admiring the famous 5-meter Chinese painting Along the River during the Qingming Festival. Thanks to technology, however, viewers can leisurely experience a digital version of this painting, where the characters can move and interact with their surroundings. The combination of art and technology is also changing our concepts of “art” and the “artist”. Not only can we interact with art, but also we can take part in its creation. With new technological tools at our fingertips, more people are exploring new art forms, such as digital paintings and videos. However, it has also raised questions over its overall quality. Can a video of someone slicing a tomato really be called “art”? Similarly, such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct. Can someone unfamiliar with traditional artists’ tools really call themselves an “artist”? And is the artist the creator of the art itself, or the maker of the technology behind it? Where technology will take art next is anyone’s guess. But one thing is for sure — with so many artists exploring new possibilities, we can definitely expect the unexpected. 1. How could viewers interact with Janet Echelman’s artworks? A. By talking to her on the phone. B. By lighting up the artworks. C. By touching their phone screens. D. By coloring the patterns. 2. What does the example in Paragraph 4 indicate? A. Achievements of China’s technology. B. The influence of art on technology. C. Interaction between viewers and art. D. Easier access to art caused by technology. 3. What do we know about the combination of art and technology? A. It lowers the quality of artworks. B. It involves common people in innovation. C. It shortens the time of painting. D. It makes scientists the real creators of art. 4. What is the author’s attitude towards combining technology with art? A. Subjective. B. Objective. C. Negative. D. Positive. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文探讨了科技与艺术的结合对艺术世界的影响。这种结合有好处但也导致了一些问题。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Visitors could not only enjoy looking at them but also interact with them literally — by using their phones to change the colors and patterns.(游客不仅可以欣赏它们，还可以通过使用手机改变颜色和图案来真正地与它们互动)” 可知，观众是通过触摸手机屏幕来与珍妮特・埃切尔曼的艺术作品互动。故选C。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Today, however, technological advances have led to a combination of art and technology, changing the art world greatly. Now art is more accessible to us. For example, people used to queue up for six hours but spend limited time admiring the famous 5-meter Chinese painting Along the River during the Qingming Festival. Thanks to technology, however, viewers can leisurely experience a digital version of this painting, where the characters can move and interact with their surroundings.(然而，如今技术的进步导致了艺术与技术的结合，极大地改变了艺术世界。现在我们更容易接触到艺术了。例如，人们过去常常要排队六个小时，却只能花有限的时间欣赏著名的 5 米长的中国画作《清明上河图》。然而，多亏了技术，观众可以悠闲地体验这幅画的数字版本，画中的人物可以移动并与周围环境互动)” 可知，这个例子表明了技术使得人们更容易接触到艺术。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Not only can we interact with art, but also we can take part in its creation. With new technological tools at our fingertips, more people are exploring new art forms, such as digital paintings and videos.(我们不仅可以与艺术互动，还可以参与艺术创作。有了触手可及的新技术工具，更多的人正在探索新的艺术形式，如数字绘画和视频)” 可知，艺术与技术的结合让普通人参与到了艺术创新中。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Now art is more accessible to us.(现在我们更容易接触到艺术了)”以及根据第五段“Not only can we interact with art, but also we can take part in its creation.(我们不仅可以与艺术互动，还可以参与艺术创作)”，根据第六段 “However, it has also raised questions over its overall quality.(然而，它也引发了对其整体质量的质疑)”以及第七段“Similarly, such developments are making the line between art and technology less distinct.(同样，这样的发展也让艺术与技术之间的界限变得不那么明显)”可知，作者既阐述了艺术与技术结合带来的积极影响也提到了它带来的问题。由此可推知作者对艺术与技术结合的态度是客观的。故选B。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·浙江杭州学军中学·期中） A recent survey found children would rather be online influencers (网红) than astronauts. It made headlines and led to plenty of complaints about “kids these days”. Is influencing a promising career path? The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing, but under the shining appearance lie uncertain income, pay inequality, disability and mental health issues. Successful influencers will be the first to claim that anyone can make it in the industry. However, social media economy experts uncovered a huge income gap between successful influencers and everyone else. For most people trying to become an influencer, their passion projects of content creation often become free work for brands. Most influencers are self-employed, often experiencing inconsistent income and a lack of protection that comes with long-term employment. The risks of self-employment are increased in the influencer industry by an absence of industry standards and little pay transparency. Influencers are often forced to assess their own value and determine fees for their work. As a result, content creators often undervalue their own creative labour, and many end up working for free. Influencers are also often at the mercy of algorithms — the behind-the-scenes computer programs that determine which posts are shown, in which order, to users. Platforms share little detail about their algorithms, yet they finally determine who and what gains visibility and influence on social media. The threat of invisibility is a constant source of insecurity for influencers, who are under constant pressure to feed platforms with content. If they don’t, they may be “punished” by the algorithm — having posts hidden or displayed lower down on search results. Constant online presence leads to one of the most common issues in the influencer industry: mental health concerns. Influencers can connect to their platform workspaces and audience at any time of day or night, which can lead to them overworking. Coupled with the fear of online criticism, it contributes to mental and physical health issues. Although becoming an influencer may look appealing to more and more people, the industry’s dark underside needs to be made visible and improved through enhanced employment regulation and industry-led cultural change. 1. Which of the following words cans replace “enticing” in Paragraph 1? A. Imaginative. B. Similar. C. Attractive. D. Traditional. 2. What’s one of the reasons for influencers’ undervaluing their creative work? A. Standardized protection. B. Invisibility of payment. C. Assessment of own work. D. Passion for content creation. 3. What may cause the influencers’ stress according to Paragraph 4? A. Having to work out the order of posts to be displayed. B. Finding it difficult to create new content constantly. C. Having little knowledge of platform algorithms. D. Being unequally punished by platforms. 4. Why does the author write this text? A. To show the dark side of working as an online content creator. B. To reveal relationships between platforms and influencers. C. To stress the importance of visibility in the online world. D. To describe the life of self-employed content creators. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 【解析】 【导语】本文体裁为议论文，文章大意是讨论了网红作为一种职业的吸引力及其背后的挑战和问题。 【1题详解】 词句猜测题。由文章第一段中“The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing, but under the shining appearance lie uncertain income, pay inequality, disability and mental health issues. (我们在社交媒体上看到的那些网红宣传的生活方式很enticing，但在这光鲜亮丽的外表之下，存在着收入不稳定、薪酬不平等、身体伤残以及心理健康等问题。)”可知，网光鲜亮丽的外表说明网红宣传的生活方式很诱人，enticing的意思是“诱人的，吸引人的”。可以用Attractive“吸引人的”来替换。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段中“The risks of self-employment are increased in the influencer industry by an absence of industry standards and little pay transparency. Influencers are often forced to assess their own value and determine fees for their work. As a result, content creators often undervalue their own creative labour, and many end up working for free. (由于网红行业缺乏行业标准，薪酬透明度也很低，个体经营的风险在这个行业里进一步增加了。网红们常常不得不自己评估自身价值，并确定自己工作的报酬。结果，内容创作者们常常低估自己的创造性劳动价值，很多人最终都是无偿工作。)”可知，第三段指出行业缺乏薪酬透明度（little pay transparency），导致创作者需自行评估劳动价值，最终低估自身工作，说明网红低估自己创作价值的原因之一是薪酬不透明。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第四段中“Influencers are also often at the mercy of algorithms — the behind-the-scenes computer programs that determine which posts are shown, in which order, to users. Platforms share little detail about their algorithms, yet they finally determine who and what gains visibility and influence on social media. The threat of invisibility is a constant source of insecurity for influencers, who are under constant pressure to feed platforms with content. (网红们还常常受算法的支配 —— 算法就是幕后的计算机程序，它们决定着哪些帖子会展示给用户，以及展示的顺序。社交媒体平台很少透露其算法的细节，但这些算法最终决定了在社交媒体上谁以及什么内容能获得关注和影响力。对于网红们来说，可能会被算法忽视的威胁一直是他们不安全感的来源，他们一直承受着要不断为平台提供内容的压力。)”可知，第四段强调平台不公开算法细节，创作者因无法预测内容曝光机制而被迫持续产出内容，导致压力，说明网红压力的来源之一是对平台算法缺乏了解。故选C。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing, but under the shining appearance lie uncertain income, pay inequality, disability and mental health issues. (我们在社交媒体上看到的那些网红所宣传的生活方式很诱人，但在光鲜亮丽的外表之下，存在着收入不稳定、薪酬不平等、身体损伤以及心理健康等问题。)”和最后一段“Although becoming an influencer may look appealing to more and more people, the industry’s dark underside needs to be made visible and improved through enhanced employment regulation and industry-led cultural change. (尽管成为网红对越来越多的人来说可能很有吸引力，但这个行业的阴暗面需要被曝光，并且需要通过加强就业监管和行业引领的文化变革来加以改善。)”可知，文章通过分析网红职业的吸引力及其背后的挑战，揭示了这一行业的负面影响，例如收入不稳定、算法控制、心理健康问题等。因此，作者写作的目的是展示作为在线内容创作者的黑暗面。故选A。 Passage 4 （24-25学年高二下·云南开远一中·期中） American muscle cars got their name because of their big, powerful engines and fast speed. Some of the gas-powered cars are so noisy, or even “thundering”. But interest worldwide in electric cars brings up this question: Can a muscle car go electric? Car fans who loved the classic, powerful cars that used a lot of fuel are called “gearheads”. While the new battery-powered cars go fast and are easier to control than cars with big engines, they do not make much noise. Will “gearheads” someday become “battery-heads”? Stellantis, a carmaker, hopes so. The company will stop making gas-powered versions of the Challenger and Charger (车名) by the end of 2023. Many European automakers already have electric versions of their high-performance cars. Governments around the world are now requiring cars to create less pollution, and so is America. As a result, plenty of carmakers are starting to centre their production on electric cars. Tim Kuniskis leads the Dodge division for Stellantis. “It’s tough,” he said when discussing the idea that governments are considering financial punishments for companies that do not meet new requirements to reduce fuel use. Sam Abuelsamid, a researcher for Guidehouse Insights, said some carmakers will keep making models with traditional engines for about 10 years. Dodge is working to improve its cars’ use of fuel but also keep the gearheads interested. A recent demonstration by Dodge showed off such a can that made a noise just like a muscle car even if they are using batteries. Kuniskis, however, is a critic of his own company’s new electric Charger. “It doesn’t have the emotion,” he said, speaking of the electric cars. “It doesn’t have the drama. It doesn’t have the dangerous feeling of an engine.” But he did say that it would be the fastest ever. Times are changing. Businesses are starting to think about how to put electric driving systems into the “classic” cars. As he put it, “this isn’t about my generation, and the future is not the end of the muscle car.” 1. What made American muscle cars acquire the name? A. Their looks like powerful muscles. B. Their high speed and strong engines. C. Their big size and attractive appearance. D. Their thundering noise and lasting power. 2. What are Paragraphs 3~4 mainly about? A. The future of high-performance electric cars. B. The regulations of governments on pollution. C. The change from gas-powered cars to electric ones. D. The successful experience of Stellantis on electric cars. 3. What’s the attitude of Kuniskis towards the new electric cars? A. Satisfied. B. Confident. C. Unclear. D. Unfavorable. 4. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Some Problems the “Muscle Car” Is Facing B. What Will Happen to the American “Muscle Car”? C. How Can We Make Muscle Cars Create Less Pollution? D. Differences Between Battery-Powered Cars and Gas-Powered Cars 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要围绕美国肌肉车是否能变成电动车这一话题进行了讨论，介绍了汽车制造商、研究者以及消费者对这一问题的看法和态度，同时提到了道奇等汽车制造商在改进汽车燃油效率和推出电动车方面的努力。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“American muscle cars got their name because of their big, powerful engines and fast speed.(美国肌肉车之所以得名，是因为它们拥有庞大强劲的发动机和极快的速度。)”可知，美国肌肉车得名的原因是它们的高速和强大的发动机。故选B。 【2题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“The company will stop making gas-powered versions of the Challenger and Charger(车名)by the end of 2023. Many European automakers already have electric versions of their high-performance cars. Governments around the world are now requiring cars to create less pollution, and so is America. As a result, plenty of carmakers are starting to centre their production on electric cars.(该公司将在2023年底前停止生产汽油版的挑战者和充电器车型。许多欧洲汽车制造商已经推出了其高性能汽车的电动版。全球各国政府目前都在要求汽车减少污染，美国也不例外。因此，许多汽车制造商开始将生产重心转向电动汽车。)”以及第四段“Tim Kuniskis leads the Dodge division for Stellantis. “It’s tough,” he said when discussing the idea that governments are considering financial punishments for companies that do not meet new requirements to reduce fuel use. Sam Abuelsamid, a researcher for Guidehouse Insights, said some carmakers will keep making models with traditional engines for about 10 years.( Tim Kuniskis负责斯特兰蒂斯旗下的Dodge事业部。在讨论政府正在考虑对未达新减油要求的企业实施经济处罚的想法时，他表示：“这很难。”Guidehouse Insights的研究员Sam Abuelsamid说，一些汽车制造商将继续生产搭载传统发动机的车型，大约持续10年。)”可知，这两段主要讲述了从汽油动力汽车到电动汽车的转变，以及汽车制造商和政府对此的态度。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Kuniskis, however, is a critic of his own company’s new electric Charger. “It doesn’t have the emotion,” he said, speaking of the electric cars. “It doesn’t have the drama. It doesn’t have the dangerous feeling of an engine.” But he did say that it would be the fastest ever. Times are changing. Businesses are starting to think about how to put electric driving systems into the “classic” cars.(然而，Kuniskis却对自家公司新推出的电动充电器车型持批评态度。“它没有那种激情，”他在谈到电动汽车时说，“它没有那种戏剧性。它也没有发动机带来的那种危险感。”但他也表示，这将是速度最快的车型。时代在变。企业开始思考如何将电动驱动系统融入“经典”汽车。)”可知，Kuniskis对于新电动汽车持反对的态度。故选D。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“American muscle cars got their name because of their big, powerful engines and fast speed. Some of the gas-powered cars are so noisy, or even “thundering”. But interest worldwide in electric cars brings up this question: Can a muscle car go electric?(美国肌肉车之所以得名，是因为它们拥有庞大强劲的发动机和极快的速度。其中一些汽油动力汽车噪音极大，甚至“轰鸣作响”。但随着全球对电动汽车的兴趣日益浓厚，一个问题也随之浮现：肌肉车能变成电动车吗？)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要围绕美国肌肉车是否能变成电动车进行了讨论，介绍了汽车制造商、研究者以及消费者对这一问题的看法和态度，同时提到了道奇等汽车制造商在改进汽车燃油效率和推出电动车方面的努力。所以，题目B“What Will Happen to the American “Muscle Car”?”最符合文章的主旨，能够概括文章的主要内容和讨论的话题。故选B。 Passage 5 （24-25学年高二下·湖南长沙实验中学·期中） There’s a popular saying that if only one voice is allowed to exist; then that one voice must be a lie. This quote couldn’t be more relevant now, as many businesses and platforms are using shady practices to silence negative feedback and ensure only those voices benefiting them remain. This practice is so-called “artificial review boosting”, and has been influencing objectivity in reviews ever since. Its origin dates back to the 20th century when businesses would hand out free samples to obtain a better reputation. However, the practice rises to a new extreme with the emergence of e-commerce platforms. Many online businesses do whatever it takes to ensure high-rating scores, either through giving bonuses and rewards to customers who leave a good review or through bothering and threatening those who leave a negative one. This behavior is not only morally corrupt but also illegal, and it is absurd that many consumers feel they can’t leave negative feedback out of fear that businesses will cause trouble. It’s apparent that this problem is getting out of hand, but how can we fix it? Regulator intervention would certainly help. There should be a tougher crackdown on illegal practices, and e-commerce platforms should be required to protect the privacy of their users. Nevertheless, this is just a small part of the changes needed, as the rating system as a whole needs restructuring. That’s because this system rewards dishonest sellers rather than those selling quality products, and e-commerce platforms, with their profits unaffected, turn a blind eye to its faults. Against all odds, honest feedback has persisted and people who voice their true opinions still exist, but they are becoming rarer. There’s an old saying that if you put a frog in boiling water, it will leap out, but if you cook the frog slowly in warm water, it won’t notice being cooked alive. We consumers are just like frogs — it’s easy for us to fight together against terrible acts robbing our freedom, but we often ignore when the same freedom is gradually taken from us. There will be no grand coup de grace (致命一击) that ends honest feedback. Companies will just let it fade away slowly but we mustn’t allow that to happen because consumers play a more important role in keeping honest feedback. 1. What is the main issue discussed in the text? A. The illegal practices of consumers. B. The history of e-commerce platforms. C. The benefits of free samples for businesses. D. The decline of honest feedback due to artificial review boosting. 2. How do businesses ensure high-rating scores according to the text? A. By improving product quality. B. By cooperating with regulators. C. By restructuring the rating system. D. By rewarding positive reviews and threatening negative reviewers. 3. What does the frog analogy imply about consumers? A. They are as adaptable as frogs in hot water. B. They are easily frightened by sudden threats. C. They fail to notice the gradual loss of their freedom. D. They should fight against terrible acts immediately. 4. What does the author suggest about the current rating system? A. It effectively promotes honest sellers. B. It prioritizes dishonest sellers over honest ones. C. It has been improved by e-commerce platforms. D. It is unaffected by consumer feedback and product quality. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了电商平台通过“人工评价助推”手段操控评论，导致真实反馈逐渐消失的问题，并呼吁消费者和监管机构采取行动。 【1题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“There’s a popular saying that if only one voice is allowed to exist; then that one voice must be a lie. This quote couldn’t be more relevant now, as many businesses and platforms are using shady practices to silence negative feedback and ensure only those voices benefiting them remain.(有句流行的话说，如果只允许一种声音存在，那么这种声音一定是谎言。这句话现在再合适不过了，因为许多企业和平台都在使用不正当手段来压制负面反馈，只保留那些对他们有利的声音)”和第二段中“This behavior is not only morally corrupt but also illegal, and it is absurd that many consumers feel they can’t leave negative feedback out of fear that businesses will cause trouble. (这种行为不仅在道德上腐败，而且是非法的，荒谬的是许多消费者因为害怕企业会找麻烦而不敢留下负面反馈)”以及下文对“人工评价助推”现象的阐述可知，文章主要讨论的是由于“人工评价助推”导致真实反馈的减少。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Many online businesses do whatever it takes to ensure high rating scores, either through giving bonuses and rewards to customers who leave a good review or through bothering and threatening those who leave a negative one.(许多在线企业会不惜一切代价确保高评分，要么给留下好评顾客发放奖金和奖励，要么骚扰和威胁留下差评的顾客)”可知，企业通过奖励好评和威胁差评者来确保高评分。故选D项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“There’s an old saying that if you put a frog in boiling water, it will leap out, but if you cook the frog slowly in warm water, it won’t notice being cooked alive. We consumers are just like frogs — it’s easy for us to fight together against terrible acts robbing our freedom, but we often ignore when the same freedom is gradually taken from us.(有句老话说，如果你把一只青蛙放进沸水里，它会跳出来，但如果你把青蛙放在温水中慢慢煮，它不会注意到自己正在被活活煮死。我们消费者就像青蛙一样——我们很容易团结起来对抗剥夺我们自由的可怕行为，但当同样的自由被逐渐剥夺时，我们往往会忽视)”可知，青蛙的类比暗示了和温水煮青蛙一样，消费者没有注意到他们的自由在逐渐丧失。故选C项。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“That’s because this system rewards dishonest sellers rather than those selling quality products, and e commerce platforms, with their profits unaffected, turn a blind eye to its faults.(这是因为这个系统奖励的是不诚实的卖家，而不是那些销售优质产品的卖家，而且电子商务平台在利润不受影响的情况下，对其缺陷视而不见)”可知，作者认为当前的评分系统优先考虑不诚实的卖家而非诚实的卖家。故选B项。 Passage 6 （24-25学年高二下·江苏南京十二中·期中） After taking an introductory course in global health last winter, Yashaswi Bista, president of Stanford SupplyHer, was empowered to take action against malaria —a disease that has been claiming hundreds of thousands of lives every year for centuries. Stanford SupplyHer, a student group supporting women’s health through art, hosted an event in partnership with United to Beat Malaria (UBM) to encourage funding for malaria prevention, treatment and research initiatives while tabling at White Plaza last Monday. “Knowing that malaria is especially dangerous to pregnant individuals and children makes advocacy for malaria funding and research essential for our mission,” said Bista. “We in the U. S. need to be aware of the impact of global warming on malaria because less developed countries in other parts of the world are more heavily affected by our emissions,” Bista said. Last year, the U. S. experienced its first local outbreaks of malaria since 2003. Infectious disease experts have warned that climate change will spread malaria and other diseases carried by mosquitoes to areas that were once free of malaria. This summer, after discovering the work of UBM, a global grassroots campaign of the UN Foundation, Bista met with her congressional (国会的) representatives to advocate for malaria treatment and research. To support continued funding for global malaria programs, Bista wrote to officials in Congress. “It’s easy for people to feel like they are powerless with issues as big as malaria. But any person can give input to their decision makers on issues as big as these,” wrote Macgan Cross, a senior advocate at UBM. “By sending messages to your elected officials in support of global health funding, you are making sure your voice is heard.” Bista encouraged students to become involved in initiatives on campus to spread awareness of malaria and other global health issues. “Global health is important to me because there are so many health inequities (不平等) around the world and health itself is important to live a fulfilling life,” Bista said. “Because there are so many health inequities around the world, I want to raise awareness and help people live fulfilling lives.” 1. What inspired Bista to engage in actions against malaria? A. A learning experience. B. A health crisis. C. A grassroots campaign. D. A tabling event. 2. What did Bista do to support malaria prevention? A. She organized a charity sale. B. She launched a research project. C. She campaigned for fundraising. D. She budgeted for malaria treatment. 3. What is the message Maegan Cross intends to convey? A. Community voices secure health funding. B. Malaria outbreaks are difficult to prevent. C. The public needs more knowledge about health. D. Individual efforts matter in government decisions. 4. Which of the following best describes Bista? A. A health advocate. B. A club founder. C. A woman pioneer. D. A disease specialist. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了斯坦福大学的一个学生团体Stanford SupplyHer与United to Beat Malaria合作，在白广场举办活动，鼓励为疟疾的预防、治疗和研究计划提供资金的事情。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“After taking an introductory course in global health last winter, Yashaswi Bista, president of Stanford SupplyHer, was empowered to take action against malaria —a disease that has been claiming hundreds of thousands of lives every year for centuries.(去年冬天，斯坦福大学“Stanford SupplyHer”组织的主席Yashaswi Bista在修完一门全球健康入门课程后，获得了采取行动抗击疟疾的动力。疟疾这种疾病在几个世纪以来，每年都夺走数十万人的生命。)”可知，启发Bista采取行动抗击疟疾的是一次学习经历。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Stanford SupplyHer, a student group supporting women’s health through art, hosted an event in partnership with United to Beat Malaria(UBM)to encourage funding for malaria prevention, treatment and research initiatives while tabling at White Plaza last Monday.(“Stanford SupplyHer”是一个通过艺术来支持女性健康的学生团体。上周一，该团体与“联合抗击疟疾”组织合作，在怀特广场设摊举办了一场活动，旨在鼓励为疟疾的预防、治疗和研究项目提供资金支持。)”可知，Bista所在的组织与“联合抗击疟疾”组织合作举办活动，鼓励为疟疾的预防、治疗和研究项目提供资金支持。由此可知，Bista为支持疟疾预防所做的是为筹款进行宣传活动。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段““It’s easy for people to feel like they are powerless with issues as big as malaria. But any person can give input to their decision makers on issues as big as these,” wrote Macgan Cross, a senior advocate at UBM. “By sending messages to your elected officials in support of global health funding, you are making sure your voice is heard.”(“联合抗击疟疾”组织的资深倡导者Macgan Cross写道：“面对像疟疾这样重大的问题，人们很容易觉得自己无能为力。但在这类重大问题上，任何人都可以向决策者表达自己的意见。通过向你选出的官员发送支持全球卫生事业资金投入的信息，你就能确保自己的声音被听到。”)”可知，Maegan Cross认为面对像疟疾这样重大的问题，人们很容易觉得自己无能为力，但实际上任何人都可以就这类重大问题向决策者表达自己的意见，通过向当选官员发送支持全球卫生事业资金投入的信息，就能确保自己的声音被听到。所以Maegan Cross想要传达的信息是个人努力在政府决策中很重要。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，Bista在修完全球健康入门课程后，积极采取行动抗击疟疾。她所在的组织与“联合抗击疟疾”组织合作举办活动，鼓励为疟疾的预防、治疗和研究项目提供资金支持；她会见国会议员，为疟疾的治疗和研究进行呼吁；还写信给国会议员，支持对全球疟疾防治项目持续提供资金，并鼓励学生们参与校园里提高人们对疟疾和其他全球健康问题认识的活动。这些行为都表明她是健康问题尤其是抗击疟疾方面的倡导者。故选A。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二下·陕西岐山·期中） Students and Technology in the Classroom I love my blackberry (黑莓手机) — it’s my little connection to the larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop computer, as it holds all of my writing and thoughts. Despite this love of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from these devices (设备) and truly communicate with others. On one occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule-no laptops, IPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy. Most students think that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students think that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students. The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration (专心) and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course material and the class discussion. I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom. I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a rally good reason for the change, I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up. 1. Some of the students in the history class were unhappy with ______. A. the course material B. others’ misuse of technology C. discussion topics D. the author’s class rules 2. The underlined word “engage” in para.4 probably means ______. A. explore B. accept C. change D. refuse 3. According to the author, the use of technology in the classroom may ______. A. keep students from doing independent thinking B. encourage students to have deep conversations C. help students to better understand difficult themes D. affect students’ concentration on the teacher’s ideas 4. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author ______. A. is quite stubborn in teaching B. will give up teaching history C. will change his teaching plan soon D. values technology-free dialogues in his class 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. A 4. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章论述的主题是“students and technology”，文章以教师的口吻谈到不允许学生在课堂上玩ipad、手机等通讯工具是因为technology会影响深入交流和学生独立思考的能力。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule-no laptops, IPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy. (因为我想让学生们在课堂上深入地学习材料，互相交流思想，所以我有一个规定——不要使用笔记本电脑、ipad、手机等。当学生们在上课前被告知我的规定时，他们中的一些人很不高兴)”可知，在历史课上学生们不开心是因为作者的班规——不能使用电子产品。故选D。 【2题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations(我认为很少有地方可以让我们进行深入的对话)”和and可知，“engage complex ideas”和上文“have deep conversations”并列，指探索复杂的想法。由此可知，engage意为“探索”，与explore同义。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的“Interruptions by technology often break concentration (专心) and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course material and the class discussion. (技术的干扰往往会分散注意力，使想法过于依赖外部信息。我希望学生们能深入挖掘自己的灵感和想法。我希望他们以不同的方式互相思考，并在课程材料和课堂讨论之间建立联系。)”可知，作者认为在课堂上使用科技产品有碍于学生的独立思考。故选A。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up. (几个小时的不受科技产品打扰的自由对话太棒了，不能放弃)”推知，作者非常重视课堂上没有科技产品的对话。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二下·陕西永寿县中学·期中） Life can be overwhelming (令人不知所措的), and you’re not alone if you’re struggling. 65% of adults in the United States reported feeling stressed due to current circumstances. This means two-thirds of adults are uncertain about their lives and futures. You may wonder why everything feels so hard. Perhaps you’re comparing yourself to others who don’t seem to be experiencing the same level of stress. However, everyone’s journey is different. Your peers may be facing challenges privately or might be in a different stage of life. It’s best to focus on your own progress rather than comparing yourself to others. Personal challenges also impact how hard life feels. Family issues such as problematic relationships can lead to feelings of loneliness, shame, and jealousy (嫉妒) when you see others with strong familial support. Interpersonal issues such as navigating a break-up or losing a loved one can also make life feel harder. Feeling socially isolated can contribute to a sense of loneliness, which can badly affect health, leading to poor sleep and other issues. Psychological and physical pain further complicates life’s challenges. It’s essential to acknowledge how society factors contribute to these feelings. We’re facing economic disorder, which can be traumatic and make life feel more difficult, Licensed therapist (心理治疗师) Alegria Louise Demeestere emphasizes the importance of looking at systemic causes rather than blaming individuals. Understanding why life feels hard is the first step. When feeling this way, it’s common to feel angry or upset. “Your feeling is trying to tell you something,” says Demeestere. Being curious about your feeling can prevent you from taking it out on others or numbing it through addictions. Facing the feeling directly can use its energy to push you forward past difficulties. 1. Why should we focus on our own progress? A. It is the key to success. B. It helps to reduce anxiety completely. C. Everyone’s journey is different. D. Everyone’s demand is uneven. 2. What can cause feelings of loneliness, shame and jealousy? A. Family matters. B. Interpersonal issues. C. Psychological pain. D. Economic disorder. 3. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “traumatic” in paragraph 4? A. Painful. B. Unexpected. C. Cheerful. D. Memorable. 4. What is mainly emphasized in the last paragraph? A. Living a creative life. B. Looking at systemic causes. C. Seeking out extra support. D. Understanding why life feels hard. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇议论文，主要讨论了压力和挑战形成的原因以及应对这些感受的策略。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“However, everyone’s journey is different. Your peers may be facing challenges privately or might be in a different stage of life. It’s best to focus on your own progress rather than comparing yourself to others.(然而，每个人的旅程都是不同的。你的同龄人可能私下面临挑战，或者可能处于不同的人生阶段。最好关注自己的进步，而不是拿自己和别人比较)”可知，我们应该专注于自己的进步，因为每个人的旅程都是不同的。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Family issues such as problematic relationships can lead to feelings of loneliness, shame, and jealousy (嫉妒) when you see others with strong familial support.(家庭问题，比如有问题的人际关系，当你看到其他人有强大的家庭支持时，会导致孤独、羞耻和嫉妒的感觉)”可知，家庭问题会导致孤独、羞耻和嫉妒的感受。故选A。 【3题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线词前文“We’re facing economic disorder(我们正面临经济混乱)”及后文“make life feel more difficult(让生活变得更加困难)”可知，面临经济混乱是痛苦的，会让生活变得更加困难，划线词与painful意思相近，意为“痛苦的”。故选A。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Understanding why life feels hard is the first step.(理解为什么生活如此艰难是第一步)”及全段内容可知，文章最后一段强调了“理解为什么生活如此艰难”是第一步，然后人们才能直面这种感觉。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二下·江西玉山一中·期中） One day, my 11-year-old daughter told me that she wanted to return a pair of pants on Amazon. “You need to keep clicking the ‘something else’ button if you want to talk to a real person,” I told her. She followed my word, and after a bit of clicking, she managed to talk to a real person and get the pants returned. In the process, I had the chance to think about what this everyday interaction was teaching my daughter. I thought about what it meant to constantly ask for “something else”. It’s not only about having a real person to talk with. It’s equally about the quality of our communication. It’s about thinking something, then saying it, and then having another person think and say something back to you. It seems simple and yet it may become the exception, not the rule. In many cases, it already has. With the “quick responses” at the bottom of Gmail, potential responses often appear right in front of us. “Yes, sure.” “Of course!” or “I got it.” The responses, I’ve noticed, are mostly okay. Sometimes, they’re exactly what I want to say. Occasionally, they’re wildly wrong. At first, I told myself I wouldn’t use those pre-made responses. Soon enough, though, I got in a rush and found they were good. What would happen if our language got automated in general in this way? What if, instead of generating responses, we simply pointed and clicked? Choosing a response is a kind of thinking, but it’s far less accurate than the kind needed to generate content. It has to do more with recognizing a “good enough” response. Instead of starting with a blank board, we critique (评判) things. That’s not useless, but it doesn’t replace thinking in a generative way. If kids only critique something, they won’t have original thoughts. They may become great editors, but they’ll likely struggle to create ideas in fresh ways. There’s no simple solution and certainly no way to turn back the clock on automated talk. Yet, as we move forward, we need to consider carefully how simple changes in communication can have serious effects. If we want to help our kids, the “something else” we searched for — authentic human conversation — should not be the exception, but the rule. 1. What contributes to high-quality communication according to paragraph 2? A. The clear goals. B. The exact expressions. C. The process of thinking. D. The immediate response. 2. How does the author feel about using the pre-made responses? A. Excited and eager to try them out. B. Annoyed and not interested in them. C. Disappointed by their inaccurate suggestions. D. Unwilling but finally aware of their convenience. 3. What would happen to kids with the automation of language? A. Their creativity will suffer. B. Their critical thinking ability will increase. C. Their editing skills will hardly improve. D. Their expressions will be more accurate and efficient. 4. What can be the best title for the text? A. My Reflections on Automated Talk B. My Unforgettable Online Return Experience C. The Art of Guiding Children’s Creativity D. The Benefits of Using Automation in Communication 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过作者女儿对于自动对话的自身经历，表达了对于自动对话的一些看法和观点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“I thought about what it meant to constantly ask for “something else”. It’s not only about having a real person to talk with. It’s equally about the quality of our communication. It’s about thinking something, then saying it, and then having another person think and say something back to you.(我思考了不断要求“别的东西”意味着什么。这不仅仅是有一个真正的人可以交谈。这同样关系到我们沟通的质量。它是关于思考一些事情，然后说出来，然后让另一个人思考并回答你一些事情)”可知，思考的过程有助于高质量的沟通。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“At first, I told myself I wouldn’t use those pre-made responses. Soon enough, though, I got in a rush and found they were good.(一开始，我告诉自己不要用那些预先准备好的回答。但很快，我急切发现它们很不错)”可知，作者不愿意使用预先准备好的回答，但最终意识到它们的方便。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“What would happen if our language got automated in general in this way? What if, instead of generating responses, we simply pointed and clicked? Choosing a response is a kind of thinking, but it’s far less accurate than the kind needed to generate content. It has to do more with recognizing a “good enough” response. Instead of starting with a blank board, we critique (评判) things. That’s not useless, but it doesn’t replace thinking in a generative way. If kids only critique something, they won’t have original thoughts. They may become great editors, but they’ll likely struggle to create ideas in fresh ways.(如果我们的语言在整体上被自动化了会发生什么？如果我们不是生成回应，而是指向和点击会怎样？选择回应是一种思考方式，但它的准确性远不如生成内容所需的思考方式。它更多地与识别“足够好”的回应有关。而不是从空白的画布开始，我们是在评价事物。这并非毫无用处，但它无法替代以创造性方式进行思考。如果孩子们只进行评价，他们就不会有原创的想法。他们可能会成为出色的编辑，但很可能无法以全新的方式创造想法)”可知，语言自动化的孩子创造力会受到影响。故选A。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“There’s no simple solution and certainly no way to turn back the clock on automated talk. Yet, as we move forward, we need to consider carefully how simple changes in communication can have serious effects. If we want to help our kids, the “something else” we searched for — authentic human conversation — should not be the exception, but the rule.(没有简单的解决方案，当然也没有办法让自动对话时光倒流。然而，在我们前进的过程中，我们需要仔细考虑沟通方面的简单改变会产生怎样严重的影响。如果我们想帮助我们的孩子，我们寻找的“其他东西”——真实的人类对话——不应该是例外，而应该是规则)”结合文章通过作者女儿对于自动对话的自身经历，表达了对于自动对话的一些看法和观点。可知，A选项“我对自动对话的看法”最符合文章标题。故选A。 Passage 4 （24-25学年高二下·吉林延吉一高·期中） Psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan tried to find the core of living well. Their research in self-determination theory conducted over the course of four decades with a network of 500 participants in 39 countries, has found that the experience of happiness is affected by the satisfaction of basic psychological needs to feel competent, self-determining, and positively related to other people in the activities of one’s life. These are universal needs, observed across all stages of life and in every culture in which studies have been conducted, and they help explain the truth in the ancient ideal of happiness, or human flourishing (繁荣). According to this ideal, living well involves fulfilling one’s human potential in ways that are admirable, sustainable (可持续的), and personally satisfying. Ryan and Deci identifies three broad forms of potential: social, intellectual, and productive/creative. In other words, the forms are psychologically linked to the satisfaction of human beings’ universal basic needs for positive relatedness, self-determination, and competence. Fulfilling all three forms of potential is the key to happiness, and shaping our lives and institutions accordingly would be much more matched with sustainability than pursuing wealth without limit. A related finding, which is very important for the pursuit of sustainability, is that escape from poverty is important to happiness but the pursuit of wealth, status (地位), and image as life goals is less beneficial to happiness than the pursuit of life goals that directly fulfill our basic forms of potential and satisfy our related psychological needs. Societies that have promoted the accumulation of wealth without limit have not raised their general level of happiness by doing so. It should be evident to any observer of life in the U.S. that as wealth and inequality have grown, most Americans have become more painfully focused on occupational insecurity and on status competition that has simply become more expensive and less sustainable. As a consequence, we could be happier both now and in the future if we could overcome the blind faith in wealth accumulation that shaped the socially, politically and environmentally unstable world with which we must now deal. 1. What did Deci and Ryan find in their research? A. Happiness is only determined by oneself. B. 500 people feel competent in their lives. C. People should spend 4 decades to meet the basic needs. D. Every culture has the similar understanding of happiness. 2. How can we live well according to the research? A. By achieving our potential. B. By shaping our lives and institutions. C. By pursuing wealth without any limit. D. By identifying three forms of potential. 3. Why did the author mention America in the third paragraph? A. To show the importance of wealth. B. To present the necessity of escape from poverty. C. To introduce the new finding of the pursuit of life goals. D. To prove the wrong concept between money and happiness. 4. What is the author’s attitude to the world nowadays? A. Confident. B. Supportive. C. Disappointed. D. Unconcerned. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要探讨了自我决定理论对于幸福和可持续性的理解，并强调了追求基本心理需求的满足和多种形式的潜力实现对于幸福的重要性。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Their research in self-determination theory conducted over the course of four decades with a network of 500 participants in 39 countries, has found that the experience of happiness is affected by the satisfaction of basic psychological needs to feel competent, self-determining, and positively related to other people in the activities of one’s life. These are universal needs, observed across all stages of life and in every culture in which studies have been conducted, and they help explain the truth in the ancient ideal of happiness, or human flourishing (繁荣).(他们对自我决定理论进行了长达40年的研究，研究对象是来自39个国家的500名参与者。他们发现，幸福的体验受到基本心理需求的满足的影响，这些心理需求是指在生活活动中感到自己有能力、自我决定，并与他人积极联系。这些都是普遍的需求，在生命的各个阶段和进行研究的每种文化中都能观察到，它们有助于解释古代幸福或人类繁荣理想的真相。)”可知，Deci和Ryan在他们的研究中发现了每种文化对幸福都有相似的理解。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“According to this ideal, living well involves fulfilling one’s human potential in ways that are admirable, sustainable (可持续的), and personally satisfying.(根据这一理想，生活得好包括以令人钦佩的、可持续的和个人满意的方式实现一个人的潜能。)”可知，通过发挥我们的潜力我们才能生活得更好。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Societies that have promoted the accumulation of wealth without limit have not raised their general level of happiness by doing so. It should be evident to any observer of life in the U.S. that as wealth and inequality have grown, most Americans have become more painfully focused on occupational insecurity and on status competition that has simply become more expensive and less sustainable.(那些无限制地促进财富积累的社会，并没有因此提高他们的总体幸福水平。任何观察美国生活的人都应该很清楚，随着财富和不平等的加剧，大多数美国人更加痛苦地关注职业不安全感和地位竞争，这种竞争变得更加昂贵，更不可持续。)”可知，作者在第三段提到了美国是为了证明金钱和幸福之间的错误概念。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“As a consequence, we could be happier both now and in the future if we could overcome the blind faith in wealth accumulation that shaped the socially, politically and environmentally unstable world with which we must now deal.(因此，如果我们能够克服对财富积累的盲目信仰，我们现在和将来都会更幸福。正是这种盲目信仰造就了我们现在必须面对的社会、政治和环境不稳定的世界。)”可知，作者对当今世界的态度是失望的。故选C。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $