专题04 阅读理解 议论文+新闻报道（期中真题汇编）高一英语下学期人教版

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高一下·云南昆明·期中） The Chinese animated (动画的) movie Ne Zha 2 has become the highest-earning animated movie of all time globally since Feb. 18. This shows how big and successful China’s movie industry can be, according to China Daily. Masses of amazing visuals and exciting experience are key reasons for Ne Zha 2’s success. The movie has a huge challenge for any single studio. Instead of one company, 138 Chinese animation studios and over 4,000 professionals worked together to create the film, including both well-known giants and smaller studios, Beijing Daily reported. Red Whale Studios from Suzhou worked on a quarter of the production of Ne Zha 2, making it the biggest company involved in making the movie. The beautiful scenes in the movie, like fish swimming in the waves, were created by 160 people who worked day and night for 26 months, according to the official WeChat account of the Suzhou government. Director Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, explained that while international teams were initially considered for special effects, the results didn’t meet the standards. “Even top studios from international teams may use less experienced employees,” he told CCTV. Instead, he decided to let domestic teams refine the effects, ensuring the project was in expert hands. One standout example is the work with Fantawild Animation, a film company based in Shenzhen. They were responsible for creating the attractive waterfall in the forest fight scene. Waterfalls are massive in size and have complex and ever-changing flow patterns. To make the waterfall look realistic, the team used advanced physics simulation (模拟) techniques with 50 high-performance workstations to do the necessary processing. The team worked hard to ensure that the final effect was grand and consistent with the style of the waterfalls. In the movie, Ne Zha says, “If there’s no path ahead, I will create one.” Also, 138 Chinese animation companies have come together to shape the future of Chinese animation, showing the strength and creativity of the industry. 1. What can be known about Ne Zha 2 from the passage? A. It was produced by a Chinese film company. B. It features a large number of visual effects. C. It has won a good reputation in overseas markets. D. It has become the most profitable Chinese movie ever. 2. What does the underlined word “refine” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Replace. B. Create. C. Improve. D. Increase. 3. What does the author suggest about Chinese animation companies by citing Ne Zha’s line (台词)? A. They are determined to innovate and succeed. B. They are eager to expand into overseas markets. C. They hope for greater recognition of Chinese animation. D. They are keen on promoting traditional culture. 4. Where is this passage most likely taken from? A. A travel magazine. B. A film-making textbook. C. An entertainment news report. D. A scientific research paper. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·湖南邵阳·期中） Some schools in the United States offer Chinese language classes with government support from China. Saint Mary’s School is a private college preparatory school in Medford, Oregon. Carly Irvine is in her fourth year of learning Mandarin (普通话). CARLY IRVINE: “Since China and America are working so closely and our relationship is growing more and more, I think it will be very important in the future to know Chinese.” Saint Mary’s also teaches Spanish, German and Latin. It added Mandarin in two thousand five. Two years ago, it became the first school in the country to join the Confucius Classroom  program. The program pays about half the costs of a teacher sent to a school in the United States. China’s Education Ministry also provides books and other materials. Saint Mary’s principal, Frank Phillips, says knowing Chinese will help students in a world where China is quickly gaining economic power. Zheng Ling, a teacher at Saint Mary’s, came from China in two thousand eight. ZHENG LING: “People do not know much about China, especially the latest development. So I think this is a chance for them to know more about China, what China is really like. It’s quite different from what it was twenty years ago.” The Confucius Classroom program is in about forty countries, including more than fifty American schools and universities. A recent report said more schools in the United States are teaching Chinese and Arabic, although the numbers are still low. 1. How many American schools and universities have the Confucius Classroom program? A. 4. B. 20. C. 40. D. 50. 2. Which of the following is true about Saint Mary’s School? A. It is a public college preparatory school. B. It added Mandarin in two thousand six. C. It became the first school in America to join the Confucius Classroom program. D. It also teaches Spanish, German and French. 3. How does Carly Irvine think learning Chinese? A. Helpful. B. Useless. C. Unnecessary. D. Terrible. 4. What’s the passage mainly about? A. Some US Students Learn Mandarin with China’s Help. B. China is quickly gaining economic power. C. Saint Mary’s School. D. Carly Irvine. Passage 3 （24-25高一下·安徽合肥·期中） The 19th Asian Games, held in Hangzhou in 2023, was an event of great significance that brought together athletes and enthusiasts from across the Asian continent. This international sport not only served as a platform for athletic competition but also as a celebration of Asian cultures and unity. The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was a spectacular (壮观) display that closely connected high-tech innovation with the rich cultural heritage of Hangzhou. Through the use of advanced multimedia technologies, the ceremony vividly presented the city’s long-standing traditions. One of the most eye-catching elements (元素) was the virtual firework display. This digital-age innovation added a touch of modernity and wonder to the ceremony, attracting the global audience and setting a new standard for major event openings. Athletes from diverse Asian countries engaged in intense competition. They showed remarkable athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship. Their pursuit was not merely for the glory of winning medals; rather, they struggled to build bridges of friendship and mutual respect among nations. For example, in track and field events, runners exchanged smiles and words of encouragement before the start of each race. These interactions transcended (超越) the limits of competition, stressing the true spirit of the Asian Games. The organization of the 19th Asian Games was excellent and outstanding. The city of Hangzhou had fully prepared for this event. The volunteers, dressed in bright-colored uniforms, were present everywhere. They offered warm greetings, provided useful information, and helped in various tasks, from guiding the audience to helping athletes with their needs. Their friendly and professional manners made every participant feel at home. In summary, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was a great success. It left an everlasting mark on the memories of all those involved, whether they are the athletes, the audiences, or the host city itself. This event not only showed the excellence of Asian sports but also promoted cross-cultural understanding and cooperation, setting a positive example for future international sporting events. 1. What was special about the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games? A. It used high-tech to display Hangzhou’s culture and had creative shows. B. It mainly focused on modern technology without showing local culture. C. It only presented traditional elements of Hangzhou. D. It was a simple and ordinary opening ceremony. 2. What did the athletes fight for during the Asian Games? A. Only for the honor of winning medals. B. To break as many records as possible. C. For medals, friendship, and respect. D. To show off their individual skills. 3. What can we say about the volunteers during the 19th Asian Games? A. They were not well-trained and often made mistakes. B. They were mainly responsible for cleaning the surroundings. C. They were only present in the stadiums. D. They were helpful and made people feel welcome. 4. Why was the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou considered a great success? A. Because only a few problems appeared during the Games. B. Because it only promoted sports development in Asia. C. Because it showed excellence and cross-cultural understanding. D. Because the host city spent a large amount of money on the event. Passage 4 （24-25高一下·福建·期中） There were a number of impressive performances during the 34th Inner Mongolia Grassland Naadam Festival held in Xiliin Gol League, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region (自治区). After learning how to ride a horse at the age of 2, Aztai, now an experienced horseman at 7, competed in the 8-km and the 12-km races at the Naadam Festival. His father, Khas-Ochir, is a horse trainer, and also Aztai’s coach. “My son has always loved riding, and now I train with him every day,” says the proud father. In the competition, audiences can experience the excitement as skilled riders, often young children, race across the grassland on their strong Mongolian horses. Chilmeg, 12, won eighth place in the festival’s youth wrestling (摔跤) competition. Riding horses since the age of 6 and wrestling from 7, Chilmeg returned home during his summer vacation to train under the guidance of his father and uncle. “I watched videos of wrestlers on TV and found them powerful and strong. I aim to win the championship at the next Naadam fair,” Chilmeg says. On the archery (箭术) field at the Naadam event, Enirel, 13, won a medal. Traditional archery is a beloved sport among Mongolian people. Kicking off in middle July and running through to Sept. 15, Naadam is an annual festival celebrated by the Mongolian people. The festival dates back to the 12th century, if not earlier, originating as a series of preparations to keep fighters battle-ready. Today, the festival serves both as a competitive stage and meeting place. In 2006, Naadam was included in the national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) list. This year’s Naadam Festival not only features the traditional competitions in wrestling, archery and horse racing, but also includes events like youth Naadam, and car Naadam, along with a carefully prepared cheese festival and a lot of campfire parties and performances for visitors. 1. What competition did Aztai take part in? A. Wresting. B. Archery. C. Horse racing. D. Car Naadam. 2. At what age did Chilmeg start wrestling? A. 6. B. 7. C. 12. D. 13. 3. How long does the Naadam event last? A. Around two weeks. B. About one month. C. Around three weeks. D. About two months. 4. What can we know about this year’s Naadam? A. It helped train many young horsemen. B. It canceled the traditional competitions. C. It offered some new activities for visitors. D. It became a competitive stage for tourists only. Passage 5 （24-25高一下·辽宁锦州·期中） American actor James Dean has been dead for 64 years. James Dean, who died at the age of 25 in September 1955, starred in just three movies before he died in a car accident. They are Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden and Giant. Yet, he will star in a new movie about the Vietnam War thanks to digital technology, which generates (产生) images of James Dean by computer. The idea that one of the movies’ most beloved former stars would be recreated digitally for a new film has been met with criticism (批评). Captain America actor Chris Evans called the plans to use Dean’s image in the film disrespectful. However, Mark Roesler, the chairman of CMG said, “Dean has more than 183,000 followers on Instagram, and that he is still important today. He was known as. Hollywood’s ‘rebel (叛逆)’ who famously said ‘if a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live after he’s dead, then maybe he is a great man.’” Roesler added, “What was considered rebellious in. the 50’s is very different from what is rebellious today, and we feel confident that he would support this modern day act of rebellion.” Anton Ernst, the film’s director, said, “I respect Dean’s life and history. The movie is one of hope and love. There are still a lot of James Dean’s fans worldwide and there would always be critics. All we can do is tell a great story.” Ernst added, “The Dean family views this as his fourth movie, a movie he never got to make. We do not want to let his fans down.” 1. Which film did Chris Evans star in? A. Rebel Without a Cause. B. Captain America. C. East of Eden. D. Giant. 2. What can we infer from what Roesler said? A. James Dean’s rebellious spirit is about life and death. B. Roesler wanted to he a “rebellious” man like James Dean. C. James Dean thought he himself was a great man full of rebellion. D. Rorsler believes James Dean would support the digital technology. 3. Which is the main idea of the text? A. James Dean will star in a new film with the help of high technology. B. James Dean’s life story is boring and he always obeyed the rules. C. Latest digital technology is developing very faster than before. D. The new movie is popular with people of all ages. 4. What is the attitude of James’ family towards his fourth movie? A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Curious. D. Uninterested. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·云南昆明·期中） When we think of holidays, we think of traveling, beaches, fun, and adventure. But the reality is, we spend most of our holidays on our personal devices (设备). Smartphones have taken the world by storm, influencing the manner we interact with each other. While it may seem that sending a quick text message or uploading a photo to WeChat doesn’t take so much time, these things eventually add up without us even knowing it. It was discovered in a study conducted by travel site LastMinute.com that 90 percent of Britons spend more than four hours a day using their devices while they are on holiday. If this is what you are experiencing, it sounds like you need a digital detox. Digital detox isn’t a new concept. Brown University defines it as a set period during which people avoid using electronic devices that have become a big part of daily life. A new study published in May, 2022 revealed that people avoiding social media for one week might result in obvious improvements in their well-being, depression, and anxiety. And now, many tour operators around the world have been providing visitors with digital detox trips. For example, Sheldon Chalet, a resort (度假区) in Alaska, US, has gone tech-free in an attempt to provide its guests with a truly relaxing off-line vacation. Owner Marne Sheldon hopes that guests can “spend their nights looking at shooting stars and the aurora (极光), rather than scrolling Instagram or watching the news”. In today’s environment of constant digital connection, it’s important to find time to stop and smell the roses—without taking a selfie at the same time. A digital detox may be just the thing you need to cleanse your mind body, and soul. 1. Why does the author mention the study by LastMinute.com in paragraph 2? A. To show how common device usage is during holidays. B. To stress that smartphones improve holiday experiences. C. To prove that Britons are the most frequent device users worldwide. D. To explain why the travel industry promotes technology dependency. 2. According to Brown University what is a “digital detox”? A. A medical treatment for smartphone addiction. B. A strict rule against using social media for a year. C. A vacation plan that includes limited Internet access. D. A period of time avoiding electronic devices in daily life. 3. What is the author’s attitude toward digital detox? A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Indifferent. D. Negative. 4. What is the main idea of the text? A. A resort for tech-free holidays. B. Digital detox for better vacations. C. Reasons for limiting screen time. D. Ways to reduce smartphone addiction. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·陕西渭南·期中） There is no such thing as a quick Web search. For example, you just want to look up one thing. But before you know it, you are likely to find more than 37 sites, and 45 minutes are likely to be wasted on what should be a 30-second exercise. We used to waste our spare time in front of the TV. There is an old saying: No one can become successful sitting on the couch watching TV. The same is true of the Internet. And endlessly surfing the Web isn’t going to get your goals done. Nor is it going to magically make you successful. So reduce your endless surfing. But what should you do? If you really need to get work done without being disturbed, turn off the Internet. Use “airplane mode” on your phone. If you need a better way to do that, there are software apps that will let you block certain websites for a certain amount of time. These apps can block news but still let you do your work, research, etc. These days, information can be easily found through a click or Web search. But do you really need to know the answer to every bit of trivia (琐事) that pops up in the course of your day? Try not to immediately look everything up on the Internet. One search could end up costing you hours of time. If you must search the Internet, set a time limit on your Web adventure. You’d better set an actual time. This can prevent you from staying online for too long. Leave the Internet immediately when you’re reminded to do that. When you are surfing the Web, you may want to keep reading each linked (链接的) article. A great way to stop this is to save “other” articles and read them later. Use an app to save those articles. This allows you to save important information while preventing you from endlessly reading now. 1. The author writes the first two paragraphs to . A. compare televisions and computers B. show how to find information C. lead into the topic of the passage D. show the function of TV 2. What are the software apps mentioned in Paragraph 3 used for? A. Blocking advertisements online. B. Saving some money for you. C. Providing us with interesting news. D. Limiting our use on certain websites. 3. What does the author suggest doing in Paragraph 5? A. Staying away from the Internet. B. Not communicating with others online. C. Not reading other linked articles online. D. Setting a time limit for Web search. 4. In which column of a newspaper can you read the passage? A. Art and Style. B. Science and Technology. C. Nature and Geography. D. Sports and Health. Passage 3 （24-25学年高一下·湖南衡阳四中·期中） With the young unable to afford to leave home and the old at risk of isolation(孤独), more families are choosing to live together. The doorway to peace and quiet, for Nick Bright at least, leads straight to his mother-in-law, she lives on the ground floor, while he lives upstairs with his wife and their two daughters. Four years ago they all moved into a three-storey Victorian house in Bristol - one of a growing number of multigenerational families in the UK living together under the same roof. They share a front door and a washing machine, but Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room on the ground floor. “We floated the idea to my mum of sharing at a house,” says Kathryn Whitehead. Rita cuts in: “We spoke more with Nick because I think it’s a big thing for Nick to live with his mother-in-law.” And what does Nick think? “From my standpoint, it all seems to work very well. Would I recommend it? Yes, I think I would.” It’s hard to tell exactly how many people agree with him, but research indicates that the numbers have been rising for some time. Official reports suggest that the number of households with three generations living together had risen from 325,000 in 2001to 419,000 in 2013. Other varieties of multigenerational family are more common. Some people live with their elderly parents; many more adult children are returning to the family home, if they ever left. It is said that about 20% of 25-34-year-olds live with their parents, compared with 16% in 1991.The total number of all multigenerational households in Britain is thought to be about 1.8 million. Stories like that are more common in parts of the world where multigenerational living is more firmly rooted. In India, particularly outside cities, young women are expected to move in with their husband’s family when they get married. 1. Who mainly uses the ground floor in the Victorian house in Bristol? A. Nick. B. Rita. C. Kathryn D. The daughters. 2. What is Nick’s attitude towards sharing the house with his mother-in -law? A. Positive. B. Carefree. C. Tolerant. D. Unwilling. 3. What is the author’s statement about multigenerational family based on? A. Family traditions. B. Financial reports. C. Published statistics. D. Public opinions. 4. What is the text mainly about? A. Lifestyles in different countries. B. Conflicts between generations. C. A housing problem in Britain. D. A rising trend of living in the UK. Passage 4 （24-25高一下·广东深圳·期中） Gratitude is a powerful tool for transforming negative attitudes and fostering a more positive outlook on life. Rooted in the simple act of recognizing and appreciating the good in our lives, gratitude has profound psychological, emotional, and social benefits. Gratitude can significantly improve mental health. When individuals focus on what they are thankful for, they tend to less dwell on negative thoughts and feelings. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can decrease symptoms of being depressed and anxious. This shift in focus can help reframe one’s mindset, promoting a more positive outlook.   Emotionally, gratitude fosters a sense of well-being and contentment. By acknowledging the positive aspects of life, people can have less feelings of envy, resentment, and regret. This emotional shift can lead to increased happiness and satisfaction. Furthermore, gratitude helps individuals build emotional strength, enabling them to better cope with stress and adversity. On a social level, gratitude strengthens relationships. Expressing appreciation to others enhances social bonds and fosters a sense of community. When people feel valued and acknowledged, they are more likely to reciprocate (回报), creating a positive cycle of kindness and support. This can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections with others. Integrating gratitude into our life on a daily basis is relatively simple but requires consistency (始终如一). Keeping a gratitude journal, where one writes down things they are thankful for each day, is a practical way to cultivate this habit. Another effective practice is expressing gratitude directly to others, whether through a heartfelt note, a verbal “thank you”, or a small act of kindness. Most importantly, scan your thoughts. Do they showcase negativity or scarcity? If so, stop. Consider something for which you are grateful in that moment. That thought will begin a shift in your awareness. Do it again. By the third grateful thought, you will be likely to have many more that naturally follow. You have now shifted your thinking from negative to positive, and as you stay in that flow, your mood will shift too. Gratitude is a simple yet powerful practice, which holds the potential to transform lives and cultivate a more positive, fulfilling existence. 1. What does the underlined phrase “dwell on” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Run into. B. Protest against. C. Reflect on. D. Settle for. 2. What is the benefit of performing gratitude? A. Curing psychological diseases. B. Increasing financial stability. C. Avoiding stress and adversity. D. Strengthening personal interaction. 3. What is a suggested method to carry out gratitude in daily life? A. Noting down a thankfulness diary. B. Giving away delicate notes. C. Writing down detailed thoughts. D. Focusing on small acts. 4. What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A. People should stop considering things when feeling negative. B. People should never switch to negative thinking flow. C. The negative thoughts will naturally follow positive thoughts. D. The practice of gratitude could generate satisfaction. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中） One of the biggest projects to handle plastic pollution in the UK began on 15 May. In the first Million Mile Beach Clean, around 50,000 volunteers armed with buckets and litter pickers cleaned up beaches across the UK. The volunteers hoped to remove rubbish and litter from thousands of miles of the coastline and areas of the countryside in seven days. The campaign wants to address the “crisis” of plastic waste in the ocean that affects sea creatures and harms the environment. It is thought that at least eight million pieces of plastic are washed into the world’s oceans each day. These items can take hundreds of years to break down. Surfers Against Sewage, an environmental charity based in Cornwall in England, organised the project. Hugo Tagholm, the head of the charity, said, “We are hoping the campaign will give people the opportunity to reconnect with nature and boost (提升) well-being, as well as having a positive impact on our oceans and wildlife.” The clean-up not only focused on beaches but also on streets, country lanes, parks and local waterways. There are nearly 600 registered clean-ups taking place and anyone can join in with them, or even start their own “mini clean” with fewer than 10 people. The campaign’s website beachcleans.org.uk has a list of all the cleaning that is taking place around the country, including in parks, rivers and streets. It also explains how you can start one in your own community. George, an 11-year-old volunteer from Bristol, told The Week Junior that he’s been helping to clean up his local river. “It makes me sad to see rubbish polluting the river, which is why I’m looking forward to taking part in the clean,” he said. “I also like to compete with my sister to see who can pick up the most litter and fill the most bags!” 1. What can we infer from the second paragraph? A. White pollution takes hundreds of years to stop. B. White pollution is very severe in the world. C. Sea creatures have a good effect on plastic pollution. D. Many sea creatures die of plastic pollution every year. 2. What does “It” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to? A. The list of all the cleaning. B. The campaign. C. The campaign’s website. D. The community. 3. What’s George’s attitude towards to the clean-up campaign? A. Unconcerned. B. Positive. C. Disappointed. D. Negative. 4. What’s the passage mainly about? A. A meaningful campaign will take place. B. Plastic pollution is worse and worse. C. Volunteers deal with plastic waste. D. The coastline clean-up is very necessary. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·新疆伊犁·期中） Do you ever throw old things into the dustbin? Yes, we all have this kind of experience, but many of us still haven’t taken part in a festival for that. In a small town in California, the community center hosts a monthly recycling festival where residents bring various recyclables like old newspapers, plastic bottles, and metal cans and local volunteers are on-hand to guide the proper sorting. Moreover, people exchange ideas on recycling, and children are taught how different materials can be transformed into new items. “I used to throw everything in one bin. But after coming to these festivals, I understand the importance of sorting,” said a local resident, Sarah. What other things can we do for the environment? The government set a rule for gardening with native plants across the nation. Native plants are adapted to the local climate, requiring less water and fewer pesticides. In Portland, Oregon, many households have replaced their traditional lawns (草坪) with gardens filled with native flowers and grasses. These gardens not only beautify the neighborhood but also provide habitats for local wildlife. “Our garden has become a home for bees and butterflies. It’s wonderful to see them flying around, and it’s all thanks to our choice of native plants,” said Tom, a Portland homeowner. Another popular environmental proposal is the use of reusable items. In cities like New York, coffee shops advertise the benefits of recycling and encourage customers to bring their own reusable cups by offering a small discount. Grocery stores also promote the use of reusable bags with posters telling people the benefits of reusing bags. A shopper, Lisa, shared, “I always carry a reusable bag with me when I go shopping. It’s a simple step, but it helps reduce plastic waste significantly.” 1. What is the main purpose of the monthly recycling festival in California? A. To provide jobs for local volunteers. B. To sell recycled products to residents. C. To promote sorting of recyclables. D. To teach children how to use old materials. 2. What is the main feature of the local plants in the gardening? A. Adjusting to the local climate. B. Creating habitats for wildlife. C. Growing faster than traditional lawns. D. Attracting bees and butterflies. 3. How do New York coffee shops encourage reusable cups? A. By providing more coffee. B. By giving a reduction. C. By offering free drinks. D. By gifting a bag. 4. What is the key factor in successfully promoting environmental actions? A. Strict government regulations. B. Combination of education and participation. C. Large-scale financial investments. D. Advanced technological innovations. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·广东汕头·期中） Sally Rooney’s fans have all been speculating (猜测) about a television adaptation of her third book, Beautiful World, Where Are You. The expectations have grown after Normal People and Conversations with Friends were adapted into TV shows. However, Rooney has settled the speculation once and for all, saying that this book will not be adapted anytime soon. In interviews with the media, Rooney said she had not yet considered offers for TV adaptations of the book, citing that it was “time to take a break from that” and let the novel be its own thing in literature. It goes along with her feelings about the world of TV, which she says isn’t one she feels like she’s meant to be in. Sally Rooney has refused to adapt her third novel for the screen because of what occurred with her previous works. In a September 2024 interview, she explained that after the media attention around Normal People, the discourse (讨论) and public interest in the project began to overwhelm her. “It was a really big job,” Rooney said, reflecting on the adaptation process of her hit novel. Reminding everyone of the huge attention an adaptation can bring, she said that the wide media coverage and audience reaction made her realize that her true home is in books. “Now I know that my books are where I belong, and that’s all I want to be doing,” she said. While Beautiful World, Where Are You is not heading to TV anytime soon, Sally Rooney has not entirely ruled out the possibility of future adaptations. “I just feel it is time to take a break from TV,” she told Deadline in a September 2024 interview. These adaptations have arguably shifted the direction of her career, but for now, the author seems fairly comfortable relying on her literary roots. On September 24, 2024, Rooney published the novel Intermezzo. Whether this new book, or even Beautiful World, Where Are You, will eventually be adapted remains to be seen, but Sally Rooney is happy to let her writing speak for itself without the need for the silver screen. 1. What do we know about Rooney’s response to the TV adaptation of her third book? A. Her fans prefer the TV adaptation of her third book. B. She has no plan to adapt her third book into TV plays yet. C. She is confident in the status of her books in literature. D. She doesn’t have good impressions of the TV world. 2. What contributed to Rooney’s rejection to bringing her third book to the screen? A. The unpleasant experiences in previous adaptations. B. The public criticism and countless TV interviews. C. The peace and comfort she could find only in books. D. The pressure from adaptations and audience reaction. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Rooney’s fans still have a chance to see her third work on TV. B. Rooney will never adapt her third book as she only relies on books. C. Rooney won’t let adaptations change the direction of her career. D. Rooney is too exhausted from adaptations and wants to have a rest. 4. Which column of a website does this passage belong to? A. Book Review. B. Celebrity. C. Literature. D. Weekly charts. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·重庆·期中） About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics. Kvle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological (按时间顺序的) feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar. Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we’re unlikely to click away from but won’t find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors. Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their songs to grab the listener’s attention. Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption. In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social media posts to algorithm-driven content has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka’s insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world. 1. According to the text, how have social media platforms changed in the past ten years? A. They show posts in a time-based order. B. They prioritize posts from friends and family. C. They make adjustments to satisfy users’ needs. D. They provide more content to meet different needs. 2. What does Kyle Chayka think of algorithmic recommendations? A. They make users more active consumers. B. They shape users’ preferences and behaviors. C. They reduce the influence of content creators. D. They expose users to diverse and challenging content. 3. How do algorithms influence musicians’ work on digital platforms? A. By encouraging musicians to create longer songs. B. By discouraging musicians from using catchy hooks. C. By giving musicians more control and choice over their music. D. By requiring musicians to create their work to fit the platforms. 4. Which is the best title for the passage? A. The History of Social Media Development B. How Algorithms Control What We See and Create C. The Many Benefits of Personalized Content D. The Reasons Why People Prefer Chronological Feeds Passage 3 （24-25学年高一下·广东广州白云中学·期中） For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative. “It’s no secret that China has always been a source(来源) of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion(时尚) shows. Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences. “China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion — they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are today’s top Western designers being influenced by China—some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs—and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill. For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China—its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.” 1. What can we learn about the exhibition in New York? A. It promoted the sales of artworks. B. It attracted a large number of visitors. C. It showed ancient Chinese clothes. D. It aimed to introduce Chinese models. 2. What does Hill say about Chinese women? A. They are setting the fashion. B. They start many fashion campaigns. C. They admire super models. D. They do business all over the world. 3. What do the underlined words “taking on” in paragraph 4 mean? A. learning from B. looking down on C. working with D. competing against 4. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Young Models Selling Dreams to the World B. A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New York C. Differences Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics D. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends Passage 4 （24-25学年高一下·广东顺德德顺中学·期中） It is widely known that any English conversation begins with The Weather. Such a fixation with the weather finds expression in Dr. Johnson’s famous comment that “When two English meet, their first talk is of weather.” Though Johnson’s observation is as accurate now as it was over two hundred years ago, most commentators(评论员) fail to come up with a convincing explanation for this English weather-speak. Bill Bryson, for example, concludes that, as the English weather is not at all exciting, the obsession with it can hardly be understood. He argues that” To an outsider, the most striking thing about the English weather is that there is not very much of it.” Simply, the reason is that the unusual and unpredictable weather is almost unknown in the British Isles. Jeremy Paxman, however, disagrees with Bryson, arguing that the English weather is by nature attractive. Bryson is wrong, he says, “because the English preference for the weather has nothing to do with the natural phenomena(现象).” The interest is less in the phenomena themselves, but in uncertainty.” According to him, the weather in England is very changeable and uncertain and it attracts the English as well as the outsider. Bryson and Paxman stand for common misconceptions about the weather-speak among the English. Both commentators, somehow, are missing the point. The English weather conversation is not really about the weather at all. English weather-speak is a system of signs ,which is developed to help the speakers overcome the natural reserve and actually talk to each other. Everyone knows conversations starting with weather-speak are not requests for weather data. Rather, they are routine greetings, conversation starters or the blank “fillers”, In other words, English weather-speak is a means of social bonding. 1. The author mentions Dr. Johnson’s comment to show that________. A. most commentators agree with Dr. Johnson B. Dr. Johnson is famous for his weather observation C. the comment was accurate two hundred years ago D. English conversations usually start with the weather 2. What does the underlined word “obsession” most probably refer to? A. A social trend. B. An emotional state. C. A historical concept. D. An unknown phenomenon. 3. According to the passage, Jeremy Paxman believes that________. A. Bill Bryson has little knowledge of the weather B. there is nothing special about the English weather C. the English weather attracts people to the British Isles D. English people talk about the weather for its uncertainty 4. What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage? A. To explain what English weather-speak is about. B. To analyze misconceptions about the English weather. C. To find fault with both Bill Bryson and Jeremy Paxman. D. To convince people that the English weather is changeable. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·江苏无锡·期中） To early childhood educator Erika Christakis, schooling and learning are two different things. According to one study she cites in her well-researched book, The Importance of Being Little 25% of Los Angeles kindergarteners were allowed no time at all for free play. Three and four-year-olds can make discoveries for themselves if given the mental space to do so and freed from typical overplanned activities. But too often teachers themselves are managed by higher-ups (with too much attention to details), expected to hew to fixed lesson plans, and given little flexibility. Some say they have little time to bond with their students. “Kids are being too much talked at rather than listened to.” This “crushes (毁坏)” their curiosity. In America, reading, writing, and the cognitive (认知的) demands that have been traditionally introduced in second or third grades have been pushed forward to preschools — to 3-year-olds “who lack the motor skills and attention span (持续时间) to be successful.” Christakis argues that forcing academic rigor (严格) at such an early age has led preschoolers to do worse, not better. She admires the philosophies of Waldorf and Steiner schools, which teach young children handiwork such as weaving or woodwork “as part of an imaginative and story-driven curriculum (课程).” They have nature outings for children aged three to six. They sleep in tents with only their teachers and other children (no texting nor parents allowed everywhere near for days). They learn from nature and everyday experience, invent their own games, choose their own playmates, and settle their own conflicts. They learn to dress themselves, make meals, and help one another. At night they sing around a campfire. Here at home, early education in Christakis’s telling seems to have been overtaken by well-intentioned politicians who don’t understand the first thing about how children actually learn. Alphabets, slogans, and rhymes on the walls are too much for “young children when they can’t even yet read.” Students need less “desk work” and vocabulary drills, she says, and more talking with and listening to adults who “invite the child to be reflective.” 1. Which of the following best explains “hew to” underlined in paragraph 1? A. Give up. B. Break up. C. Contribute to. D. Stick to. 2. What is Erika Christakis’s opinion on American preschool education? A. It focuses too much on traditional subjects. B. It negatively affects children’s development. C. It fails to teach children reading and writing skills. D. It is disconnected from the reality of primary schools. 3. What does paragraph 3 tell us about Waldorf and Steiner schools? A. They disallow texting in the classrooms. B. Their communication with parents is effective. C. They advocate an outdoor learning environment. D. Their courses rely heavily on teacher involvement. 4. What do children actually need according to Erika Christakis? A. Inspiring conversations. B. Appropriate learning resources. C. Repetitive reading exercises. D. Quality family time. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·陕西渭南·期中） Nowadays, handwriting seems to become less necessary, for young children learn to tap and touch screens before they have even learned to pick up a pencil or tie their shoelaces. Most of our written communication is done through texting on mobile phones or typing on a keyboard. And voice recognition softwares are becoming more and more advanced — making even keyboards unnecessary! So, are handwriting skills important to your child? Actually, handwriting is an exercise in eye-hand coordination (协调), an important part of visual-motor (视觉运动) skills, which are connected with achievements in study. Scientists found that developing fine visual-motor skills in early childhood can lead to not only writing success, but better performance in reading and math in elementary school. It was also found that kids who fail to write neatly and efficiently are often accused of being lazy, and this may affect their behavior and self-worth. Moreover, a study showed that when a group of children were asked to come up with ideas for an article, the ones with better handwriting were more active and had quicker minds. In some ways, handwriting helps their brains’ development. The first attempts at writing can be challenging for pre-school children — whose fine motor skills are not yet fully developed. But some skills to prepare for handwriting are simple to build at home and in preschool. Parents should provide lots of opportunities for kids to copy and draw shapes and simple pictures in early childhood before letters are introduced. Let your child copy your shapes in sand, or with chalks on a board before trying to draw the shapes on their own. Encourage your child to spend less time on electronic devices and more time on activities to improve eye-hand coordination. Let’s face it — technology is certain to continue developing and more research is needed to find the best ways to teach handwriting to young children. But, there’s plenty of evidence that the handwriting practice can provide young children with a good start in developing skills needed for a healthy and successful journey in school. 1. According to Paragraph 1, handwriting is ________. A. easy to learn on a touch screen B. used less frequently (频繁的) now C. more difficult than typewriting D. totally replaced (取代) by softwares 2. How does the author explain the benefits of handwriting? A. By mentioning examples of the kids around him. B. By providing data (数据) about pupils with good grades. C. By giving some news reports on hand-writing. D. By presenting some research findings (研究发现) . 3. What does the author suggest parents do? A. Keep young children away from electronic devices. B. Teach pre-school children to write letters with chalks. C. Help children get ready for handwriting before school. D. Encourage children to face writing challenges bravely. 4. What can be the best title for the text? A. Does poor handwriting really mean being lazy? B. How can handwriting affect children’s self-confidence? C. Should homework be done through handwriting or typewriting? D. Should handwriting be taken seriously in children’s growth? Passage 3 （24-25高一下·江苏南通·期中） When planning my wedding. I was determined not to get caught up in the “perfect day”, but to have a relaxed, informal celebration. My husband and I ended up having a lovely time. “Pursuit (追求) of perfection is a prison,” says Moya Sarner, an NHS psychotherapist (心理医生). Many of us are driven by the unconscious (下意识的) wish that if we could just have the perfect body, the perfect job and the perfect family, then we would be happy. For that reason, it can get in the way to happiness in life. The psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott wrote about the importance of the “good enough mother” who meets her baby’s needs timely, but is not perfect. He said perfect is harmful. To meet every need immediately, whenever it is demanded, slows down a baby’s growth, robbing them of the opportunity to feel disappointed and learn to get the toy for themselves. Winnicott believed that while perfection is not a good thing, acceptance of imperfection is. If we cannot develop the ability to accept imperfection in ourselves and in those around us, we can have no self-confidence, no sustainable relationships and no fulfilling career. If we’re always trying to build a perfect life, we aren’t really living the one we’re in. How do I know all this? I am a perfectionist in recovery. I’ve started to recognize my pursuit of perfection has influenced my relationship and my parenting. How can you be a good partner if you expect everyone else to fit your own narrow expectations? How can your child grow if they sense that they always need to color precisely inside the lines you’ve drawn out for them? We need to go further than accepting imperfections. We need to learn to appreciate their humanity and beauty. Imperfections are why people will pay a calligrapher to handwrite invitations when a computer can produce a perfect version of the same invitation for less money and in less time. So for a more delicious life, and ultimately a better one, I choose imperfectionism. 1. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By presenting a successful life. B. By showing her firm determination. C. By describing her personal experience D. By introducing her perfect marriage. 2. What can we learn from the example of the “good enough mother”? A. Raising a child brings a mother much joy. B. Pursuing perfection is the duty of mothers. C. Meeting babies’ demands is very challenging D. Quick responses are not good for babies’ growth. 3. What is the function of the two questions at the end of Paragraph 5? A. To attract interest. B. To lead to the topic. C. To encourage thinking. D. To make assumptions. 4. Which of the following might the author agree with? A. Close enough is good enough. B. A miss is as good as a mile. C. A wise head makes a close mouth. D. Actions speak louder than words. Passage 4 （24-25学年高一下·广东广州白云中学·期中） As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remember less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how. In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it. In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location (位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called “transactive memory (交互记忆)” According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing. 1. The passage begins with two questions to ________. A. introduce the main topic B. show the author’s attitude C. describe how to use the Internet D. explain how to store information 2. What can we learn about the first experiment? A. Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer. B. The two groups remembered the information equally well. C. The first group did not try to remember the information. D. The second group did not understand the information. 3. In transactive memory, people ________. A. keep the information in mind B. change the quantity of information C. organize information like a computer D. remember how to find the information 4. What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow's research? A. We are using memory differently. B. We are becoming more intelligent. C. We have poorer memories than before. D. We need a better way to access information. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·河北衡水·期中） The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has announced plans to take a limited amount of water from rivers that feed Mono Lake this year, a step that environmentalists say will help build on a recent rise in the lake’s level over the last year. DWP said it plans to import 4,500 acre-feet of water from the Mono Basin’s current year runoff (径流), the same amount that was diverted (外调) the previous year, and enough to supply about 18,000 households for a year. DWP officials detailed their expected water diversions from the region of the Eastern Sierra in an annual plan, which began in April. Environmentalists praised the decision by city officials as an important step. “It’s a historic decision in the history of Mono Lake,” said Mark Gold, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Environmentalists said it’s the first time in 30 years that city officials have announced plans to take less water than the maximum amount allowed under a 1994 ruling by the State Water Resources Control Board. However, DWP said in the plan that it will review water conditions in November, and at that point could still decide to import additional water if necessary, up to the limit of 16,000 acre-feet. The city has been diverting water from the Mono Basin since 1941, transporting it south through the Los Angeles Aqueduct. For decades, diverting water from the area’s rivers led to a sharp drop in the lake. Mono Lake houses endangered birds such as Wilson’s phalaropes, which feed on the insects near the lake. “The decision by city officials opens the door to have that conversation about how we go forward in the years ahead and make sure we achieve the protection at Mono Lake,” Gold said. 1. Why did DWP announce the plans about Mono Lake? A. To supply water to more families. B. To stop the rainwater flowing to it. C. To reduce the loss caused by floods. D. To make its water return to normal. 2. What will DWP probably do this November? A. Limit the water in the lake. B. Revise its plan as needed. C. Increase the price of water. D. Put an end to a 1994 policy. 3. What did Gold think of the water decision? A. It will be applied to other fields. B. It will threaten other native wildlife. C. It is good for the local ecosystem. D. It is protested by the city officials. 4. In which part of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Environment. B. Technology. C. Education. D. History. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·河南商丘·期中） Big storms and tornadoes hit Oklahoma late at night on Sunday. They threw cars around and uprooted trees and sent debris (碎片) flying through the air. Many people got hurt, and 11 needed to go to the hospital. Much of the damage was reported in the state capital of Oklahoma City, near the state’s center, but it happened in other places too. The early morning storms set off tornado warnings that extended (延伸) south to the Arkansas state line. Rain caused floods, and lightning started a house fire. More than 99,000 Oklahoma homes and stores lost power during the overnight storms. Richard Thompson, the main weather forecaster in Oklahoma, thought six or more tornadoes would hit the state overnight. He told people to get ready for more rain and severe weather on Monday. “We’re not done yet,” he said. A warning for tornadoes was in place for central and southeast Oklahoma until 8 pm on Sunday. Other places were warned about thunderstorms and floods. In the town of Choctaw, east of Oklahoma City, firefighters and police checked houses to see if anyone was hurt. The town’s mayor, Chad Allcox, said a whole neighborhood was destroyed with power lines down everywhere and lots of roads blocked, which made it hard to find and help people. As recovery efforts began, Oklahoma would face more challenges ahead with people coming together to rebuild and support those affected by the storms. 1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A. How the storms formed. B. Types of natural disasters. C. Measures to deal with storms. D. The damage caused by storms and tornadoes. 2. What did Richard Thompson say about the weather in Oklahoma on Monday? A. The tornadoes would stop. B. It would improve soon. C. The bad weather would continue. D. The temperature would drop significantly. 3. What did firefighters and police do after the disaster in Choctaw? A. They set up roadblocks. B. They went door to door to check for injuries. C. They gave out food and water. D. They helped with the cleanup. 4. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A news report. B. A history textbook. C. A travel magazine. D. A health guideline. / 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高一下·云南昆明·期中） The Chinese animated (动画的) movie Ne Zha 2 has become the highest-earning animated movie of all time globally since Feb. 18. This shows how big and successful China’s movie industry can be, according to China Daily. Masses of amazing visuals and exciting experience are key reasons for Ne Zha 2’s success. The movie has a huge challenge for any single studio. Instead of one company, 138 Chinese animation studios and over 4,000 professionals worked together to create the film, including both well-known giants and smaller studios, Beijing Daily reported. Red Whale Studios from Suzhou worked on a quarter of the production of Ne Zha 2, making it the biggest company involved in making the movie. The beautiful scenes in the movie, like fish swimming in the waves, were created by 160 people who worked day and night for 26 months, according to the official WeChat account of the Suzhou government. Director Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, explained that while international teams were initially considered for special effects, the results didn’t meet the standards. “Even top studios from international teams may use less experienced employees,” he told CCTV. Instead, he decided to let domestic teams refine the effects, ensuring the project was in expert hands. One standout example is the work with Fantawild Animation, a film company based in Shenzhen. They were responsible for creating the attractive waterfall in the forest fight scene. Waterfalls are massive in size and have complex and ever-changing flow patterns. To make the waterfall look realistic, the team used advanced physics simulation (模拟) techniques with 50 high-performance workstations to do the necessary processing. The team worked hard to ensure that the final effect was grand and consistent with the style of the waterfalls. In the movie, Ne Zha says, “If there’s no path ahead, I will create one.” Also, 138 Chinese animation companies have come together to shape the future of Chinese animation, showing the strength and creativity of the industry. 1. What can be known about Ne Zha 2 from the passage? A. It was produced by a Chinese film company. B. It features a large number of visual effects. C. It has won a good reputation in overseas markets. D. It has become the most profitable Chinese movie ever. 2. What does the underlined word “refine” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Replace. B. Create. C. Improve. D. Increase. 3. What does the author suggest about Chinese animation companies by citing Ne Zha’s line (台词)? A. They are determined to innovate and succeed. B. They are eager to expand into overseas markets. C. They hope for greater recognition of Chinese animation. D. They are keen on promoting traditional culture. 4. Where is this passage most likely taken from? A. A travel magazine. B. A film-making textbook. C. An entertainment news report. D. A scientific research paper. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，文章主要介绍了中国动画电影《哪吒2：魔童闹海》已成为全球有史以来票房最高的动画电影，而电影在视觉特效方面的创新突破来自全国138家动画公司、4000多名动画人的全力托举。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Masses of amazing visuals and exciting experience are key reasons for Ne Zha 2’s success.(大量精彩绝伦的画面和令人兴奋的体验是《哪吒之魔童降世 2》取得成功的关键原因)”可知，《哪吒2：魔童闹海》具有大量的视觉效果，故选B。 【2题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“Director Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, explained that while international teams were initially considered for special effects, the results didn’t meet the standards.(杨宇导演（别名“饺子”）解释说，起初确实考虑过邀请国际团队来负责特效工作，但最终的效果并不符合要求)”可知，最初考虑国际团队制作特效，但结果并不符合标准，由此推知划线词所在句意为“相反，他决定让国内团队改进效果，确保项目由专家完成”，refine意为“改进”，故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In the movie, Ne Zha says, “If there’s no path ahead, I will create one.” Also,138Chinese animation companies have come together to shape the future of Chinese animation, showing the strength and creativity of the industry.(在影片中，哪吒说道：“如果前方没有道路，我也会开辟一条。”此外，138家中国动画公司携手合作，共同塑造中国动画的未来，展现了该行业的实力与创造力)”可知，通过引用《哪吒》中的台词，作者认为中国的动画公司决心创新并取得成功。故选A。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“The Chinese animated (动画的) movie Ne Zha 2 has become the highest-earning animated movie of all time globally since Feb. 18. This shows how big and successful China’s movie industry can be, according to China Daily.(据《中国日报》报道，自2月18日以来，中国动画电影《哪吒2：魔童闹海》已成为全球有史以来票房最高的动画电影。这表明中国电影产业的规模之大、成就之辉煌是不言而喻的)”结合文章主要介绍了中国动画电影《哪吒2：魔童闹海》已成为全球有史以来票房最高的动画电影，而电影在视觉特效方面的创新突破来自全国138家动画公司、4000多名动画人的全力托举。可知，文章选自一则娱乐新闻报道。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·湖南邵阳·期中） Some schools in the United States offer Chinese language classes with government support from China. Saint Mary’s School is a private college preparatory school in Medford, Oregon. Carly Irvine is in her fourth year of learning Mandarin (普通话). CARLY IRVINE: “Since China and America are working so closely and our relationship is growing more and more, I think it will be very important in the future to know Chinese.” Saint Mary’s also teaches Spanish, German and Latin. It added Mandarin in two thousand five. Two years ago, it became the first school in the country to join the Confucius Classroom  program. The program pays about half the costs of a teacher sent to a school in the United States. China’s Education Ministry also provides books and other materials. Saint Mary’s principal, Frank Phillips, says knowing Chinese will help students in a world where China is quickly gaining economic power. Zheng Ling, a teacher at Saint Mary’s, came from China in two thousand eight. ZHENG LING: “People do not know much about China, especially the latest development. So I think this is a chance for them to know more about China, what China is really like. It’s quite different from what it was twenty years ago.” The Confucius Classroom program is in about forty countries, including more than fifty American schools and universities. A recent report said more schools in the United States are teaching Chinese and Arabic, although the numbers are still low. 1. How many American schools and universities have the Confucius Classroom program? A. 4. B. 20. C. 40. D. 50. 2. Which of the following is true about Saint Mary’s School? A. It is a public college preparatory school. B. It added Mandarin in two thousand six. C. It became the first school in America to join the Confucius Classroom program. D. It also teaches Spanish, German and French. 3. How does Carly Irvine think learning Chinese? A. Helpful. B. Useless. C. Unnecessary. D. Terrible. 4. What’s the passage mainly about? A. Some US Students Learn Mandarin with China’s Help. B. China is quickly gaining economic power. C. Saint Mary’s School. D. Carly Irvine. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 4. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了中国政府是如何在美国推广汉语教学的以及人们对学习汉语的看法。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The Confucius Classroom program is in about forty countries, including more than fifty American schools and universities.(孔子课堂项目在大约40个国家开展，其中包括50多所美国学校和大学)”可知，五十多个美国学校和大学有孔子课堂项目，故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Saint Mary’s also teaches Spanish, German and Latin. It added Mandarin in two thousand five. Two years ago, it became the first school in the country to join the Confucius Classroom program.(圣玛丽还教授西班牙语、德语和拉丁语。它在2005年增加了普通话。两年前，该校成为全国第一所加入孔子课堂项目的学校)”可知，在美国，圣玛丽学校是第一个加入孔子课堂项目的学校，故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“I think it will be very important in the future to know Chinese.(我认为在将来懂得中文是非常重要的)”可知，她认为学习汉语很有用，故选A。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段“Some schools in the United States offer Chinese language classes with government support from China.(美国的一些学校在中国政府的支持下开设中文课程)”可知，本文主要讲述了中国政府是如何在美国推广汉语教学的以及人们对学习汉语的看法，A项“一些美国学生在中国的帮助下学习普通话”能够总结文章大意，故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25高一下·安徽合肥·期中） The 19th Asian Games, held in Hangzhou in 2023, was an event of great significance that brought together athletes and enthusiasts from across the Asian continent. This international sport not only served as a platform for athletic competition but also as a celebration of Asian cultures and unity. The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was a spectacular (壮观) display that closely connected high-tech innovation with the rich cultural heritage of Hangzhou. Through the use of advanced multimedia technologies, the ceremony vividly presented the city’s long-standing traditions. One of the most eye-catching elements (元素) was the virtual firework display. This digital-age innovation added a touch of modernity and wonder to the ceremony, attracting the global audience and setting a new standard for major event openings. Athletes from diverse Asian countries engaged in intense competition. They showed remarkable athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship. Their pursuit was not merely for the glory of winning medals; rather, they struggled to build bridges of friendship and mutual respect among nations. For example, in track and field events, runners exchanged smiles and words of encouragement before the start of each race. These interactions transcended (超越) the limits of competition, stressing the true spirit of the Asian Games. The organization of the 19th Asian Games was excellent and outstanding. The city of Hangzhou had fully prepared for this event. The volunteers, dressed in bright-colored uniforms, were present everywhere. They offered warm greetings, provided useful information, and helped in various tasks, from guiding the audience to helping athletes with their needs. Their friendly and professional manners made every participant feel at home. In summary, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was a great success. It left an everlasting mark on the memories of all those involved, whether they are the athletes, the audiences, or the host city itself. This event not only showed the excellence of Asian sports but also promoted cross-cultural understanding and cooperation, setting a positive example for future international sporting events. 1. What was special about the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games? A. It used high-tech to display Hangzhou’s culture and had creative shows. B. It mainly focused on modern technology without showing local culture. C. It only presented traditional elements of Hangzhou. D. It was a simple and ordinary opening ceremony. 2. What did the athletes fight for during the Asian Games? A. Only for the honor of winning medals. B. To break as many records as possible. C. For medals, friendship, and respect. D. To show off their individual skills. 3. What can we say about the volunteers during the 19th Asian Games? A. They were not well-trained and often made mistakes. B. They were mainly responsible for cleaning the surroundings. C. They were only present in the stadiums. D. They were helpful and made people feel welcome. 4. Why was the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou considered a great success? A. Because only a few problems appeared during the Games. B. Because it only promoted sports development in Asia. C. Because it showed excellence and cross-cultural understanding. D. Because the host city spent a large amount of money on the event. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了2023年在杭州举办的第19届亚运会，包括开幕式特色、运动员追求、志愿者表现等，强调其取得了巨大成功，促进了体育和跨文化交流。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was a spectacular (壮观) display that closely connected high tech innovation with the rich cultural heritage of Hangzhou. Through the use of advanced multimedia technologies, the ceremony vividly presented the city’s long standing traditions. One of the most eye catching elements (元素) was the virtual firework display. This digital age innovation added a touch of modernity and wonder to the ceremony (第19届亚运会开幕式是一场壮观的展示，将高科技创新与杭州丰富的文化遗产紧密相连。通过使用先进的多媒体技术，开幕式生动地展示了这座城市的悠久传统。最引人注目的元素之一是虚拟烟花表演。这一数字时代的创新为开幕式增添了一抹现代感和奇妙感)”可知，第19届亚运会开幕式的特别之处是用高科技展示杭州文化，还有创新表演。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Athletes from diverse Asian countries engaged in intense competition. They showed remarkable athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship. Their pursuit was not merely for the glory of winning medals; rather, they struggled to build bridges of friendship and mutual respect among nations.(来自不同亚洲国家的运动员们进行了激烈的竞争。他们展现出了卓越的运动能力、决心和体育精神。他们的追求不仅仅是为了赢得奖牌的荣耀；相反，他们努力在各国之间架起友谊和相互尊重的桥梁)”可知，运动员们在亚运会上不仅为了奖牌，还为了友谊和尊重而拼搏。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“The volunteers, dressed in bright colored uniforms, were present everywhere. They offered warm greetings, provided useful information, and helped in various tasks, from guiding the audience to helping athletes with their needs. Their friendly and professional manners made every participant feel at home.(志愿者们穿着鲜艳的制服，到处都能看到他们的身影。他们热情问候，提供有用的信息，并在各种任务中提供帮助，从引导观众到满足运动员的需求。他们友好和专业的态度让每一位参与者都有宾至如归的感觉)”可知，志愿者们乐于助人，让人感觉受欢迎。故选D项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“This event not only showed the excellence of Asian sports but also promoted cross cultural understanding and cooperation, setting a positive example for future international sporting events.(这一活动不仅展示了亚洲体育的卓越成就，还促进了跨文化的理解与合作，为未来的国际体育赛事树立了积极的榜样)”可知，第19届杭州亚运会被认为是巨大的成功是因为它展示了卓越成就和跨文化理解。故选C项。 Passage 4 （24-25高一下·福建·期中） There were a number of impressive performances during the 34th Inner Mongolia Grassland Naadam Festival held in Xiliin Gol League, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region (自治区). After learning how to ride a horse at the age of 2, Aztai, now an experienced horseman at 7, competed in the 8-km and the 12-km races at the Naadam Festival. His father, Khas-Ochir, is a horse trainer, and also Aztai’s coach. “My son has always loved riding, and now I train with him every day,” says the proud father. In the competition, audiences can experience the excitement as skilled riders, often young children, race across the grassland on their strong Mongolian horses. Chilmeg, 12, won eighth place in the festival’s youth wrestling (摔跤) competition. Riding horses since the age of 6 and wrestling from 7, Chilmeg returned home during his summer vacation to train under the guidance of his father and uncle. “I watched videos of wrestlers on TV and found them powerful and strong. I aim to win the championship at the next Naadam fair,” Chilmeg says. On the archery (箭术) field at the Naadam event, Enirel, 13, won a medal. Traditional archery is a beloved sport among Mongolian people. Kicking off in middle July and running through to Sept. 15, Naadam is an annual festival celebrated by the Mongolian people. The festival dates back to the 12th century, if not earlier, originating as a series of preparations to keep fighters battle-ready. Today, the festival serves both as a competitive stage and meeting place. In 2006, Naadam was included in the national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) list. This year’s Naadam Festival not only features the traditional competitions in wrestling, archery and horse racing, but also includes events like youth Naadam, and car Naadam, along with a carefully prepared cheese festival and a lot of campfire parties and performances for visitors. 1. What competition did Aztai take part in? A. Wresting. B. Archery. C. Horse racing. D. Car Naadam. 2. At what age did Chilmeg start wrestling? A. 6. B. 7. C. 12. D. 13. 3. How long does the Naadam event last? A. Around two weeks. B. About one month. C. Around three weeks. D. About two months. 4. What can we know about this year’s Naadam? A. It helped train many young horsemen. B. It canceled the traditional competitions. C. It offered some new activities for visitors. D. It became a competitive stage for tourists only. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了那达慕节上的几位小选手，以及那达慕节的历史和今年的特色。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“After learning how to ride a horse at the age of 2, Aztai, now an experienced horseman at 7, competed in the 8-km and the 12-km races at the Naadam Festival. (阿兹泰在2岁学会骑马后，7岁就成为了一名经验丰富的骑手，参加了那达慕节的8公里和12公里比赛。)”可知，Aztai参加的是赛马比赛。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Riding horses since the age of 6 and wrestling from 7, Chilmeg returned home during his summer vacation to train under the guidance of his father and uncle. (Chilmeg从6岁开始骑马，从7岁开始摔跤，暑假回家在父亲和叔叔的指导下训练。)”可知，Chilmeg7岁开始摔跤。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第七段中“Kicking off in middle July and running through to Sept. 15, Naadam is an annual festival celebrated by the Mongolian people. (那达慕节从7月中旬开始，一直持续到9月15日，是蒙古人民每年都会庆祝的节日。)”可知，那达慕会持续大约两个月。故选D。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“This year’s Naadam Festival not only features the traditional competitions in wrestling, archery and horse racing, but also includes events like youth Naadam, and car Naadam, along with a carefully prepared cheese festival and a lot of campfire parties and performances for visitors. (今年的那达慕节不仅以摔跤、射箭和赛马等传统比赛为特色，还包括青年那达慕、汽车那达慕等活动，以及精心准备的奶酪节，以及为游客举办的许多篝火晚会和表演。)”可知，今年的那达慕为游客提供了一些新的活动。故选C。 Passage 5 （24-25高一下·辽宁锦州·期中） American actor James Dean has been dead for 64 years. James Dean, who died at the age of 25 in September 1955, starred in just three movies before he died in a car accident. They are Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden and Giant. Yet, he will star in a new movie about the Vietnam War thanks to digital technology, which generates (产生) images of James Dean by computer. The idea that one of the movies’ most beloved former stars would be recreated digitally for a new film has been met with criticism (批评). Captain America actor Chris Evans called the plans to use Dean’s image in the film disrespectful. However, Mark Roesler, the chairman of CMG said, “Dean has more than 183,000 followers on Instagram, and that he is still important today. He was known as. Hollywood’s ‘rebel (叛逆)’ who famously said ‘if a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live after he’s dead, then maybe he is a great man.’” Roesler added, “What was considered rebellious in. the 50’s is very different from what is rebellious today, and we feel confident that he would support this modern day act of rebellion.” Anton Ernst, the film’s director, said, “I respect Dean’s life and history. The movie is one of hope and love. There are still a lot of James Dean’s fans worldwide and there would always be critics. All we can do is tell a great story.” Ernst added, “The Dean family views this as his fourth movie, a movie he never got to make. We do not want to let his fans down.” 1. Which film did Chris Evans star in? A. Rebel Without a Cause. B. Captain America. C. East of Eden. D. Giant. 2. What can we infer from what Roesler said? A. James Dean’s rebellious spirit is about life and death. B. Roesler wanted to he a “rebellious” man like James Dean. C. James Dean thought he himself was a great man full of rebellion. D. Rorsler believes James Dean would support the digital technology. 3. Which is the main idea of the text? A. James Dean will star in a new film with the help of high technology. B. James Dean’s life story is boring and he always obeyed the rules. C. Latest digital technology is developing very faster than before. D. The new movie is popular with people of all ages. 4. What is the attitude of James’ family towards his fourth movie? A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Curious. D. Uninterested. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 4. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述美国演员詹姆斯・迪恩去世64年，将通过数字技术参演新电影，引发批评与支持之声。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Captain America actor Chris Evans called the plans to use Dean’s image in the film disrespectful. (《美国队长》演员克里斯・埃文斯称，在电影中使用迪恩的形象是不尊重的。)”可知，克里斯・埃文斯是《美国队长》的演员，即他出演的电影是《美国队长》。故选B项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段罗伊斯勒的话“What was considered rebellious in the 50’s is very different from what is rebellious today, and we feel confident that he would support this modern day act of rebellion. (20世纪50年代被认为是叛逆的事情与今天的叛逆截然不同，我们相信他会支持这种现代的叛逆行为。)”可知，罗伊斯勒认为詹姆斯・迪恩会支持利用数字技术让其参演新电影这一现代创新举措。故选D项。 【3题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章首段指出“Yet, he will star in a new movie about the Vietnam War thanks to digital technology, which generates images of James Dean by computer. (然而，多亏了数字技术，他将在一部关于越南战争的新电影中担任主角，该技术通过计算机生成詹姆斯・迪恩的图像。)”随后围绕这一事件展开讨论，包括各方的批评与支持。所以A选项James Dean’s rebellious spirit is about life and death. (詹姆斯・迪恩将借助高科技参演新电影)精准概括文章核心内容。故选A项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The Dean family views this as his fourth movie, a movie he never got to make. We do not want to let his fans down. (迪恩家族将其视为他的第四部电影，一部他从未有机会制作的电影。我们不想让他的粉丝失望。)”可知，迪恩家族将这部电影视为他未完成的作品，并希望不辜负粉丝，态度是支持的。故选A项。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·云南昆明·期中） When we think of holidays, we think of traveling, beaches, fun, and adventure. But the reality is, we spend most of our holidays on our personal devices (设备). Smartphones have taken the world by storm, influencing the manner we interact with each other. While it may seem that sending a quick text message or uploading a photo to WeChat doesn’t take so much time, these things eventually add up without us even knowing it. It was discovered in a study conducted by travel site LastMinute.com that 90 percent of Britons spend more than four hours a day using their devices while they are on holiday. If this is what you are experiencing, it sounds like you need a digital detox. Digital detox isn’t a new concept. Brown University defines it as a set period during which people avoid using electronic devices that have become a big part of daily life. A new study published in May, 2022 revealed that people avoiding social media for one week might result in obvious improvements in their well-being, depression, and anxiety. And now, many tour operators around the world have been providing visitors with digital detox trips. For example, Sheldon Chalet, a resort (度假区) in Alaska, US, has gone tech-free in an attempt to provide its guests with a truly relaxing off-line vacation. Owner Marne Sheldon hopes that guests can “spend their nights looking at shooting stars and the aurora (极光), rather than scrolling Instagram or watching the news”. In today’s environment of constant digital connection, it’s important to find time to stop and smell the roses—without taking a selfie at the same time. A digital detox may be just the thing you need to cleanse your mind body, and soul. 1. Why does the author mention the study by LastMinute.com in paragraph 2? A. To show how common device usage is during holidays. B. To stress that smartphones improve holiday experiences. C. To prove that Britons are the most frequent device users worldwide. D. To explain why the travel industry promotes technology dependency. 2. According to Brown University what is a “digital detox”? A. A medical treatment for smartphone addiction. B. A strict rule against using social media for a year. C. A vacation plan that includes limited Internet access. D. A period of time avoiding electronic devices in daily life. 3. What is the author’s attitude toward digital detox? A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Indifferent. D. Negative. 4. What is the main idea of the text? A. A resort for tech-free holidays. B. Digital detox for better vacations. C. Reasons for limiting screen time. D. Ways to reduce smartphone addiction. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人们在假期过度使用电子设备的现象，并提出了“数字排毒（digital detox）”的概念，强调其对于改善假期体验和身心健康的重要性。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第2段“It was discovered in a study conducted by travel site LastMinute.com that 90 percent of Britons spend more than four hours a day using their devices while they are on holiday.(一项由旅游网站“LastMinute.com”开展的研究发现，90%的英国人在度假期间每天都会使用电子设备超过4小时。）”可知，该网站的研究发现90%的英国人在度假期间还会每天使用电子设备超过4小时，由此可推知，作者引用该研究是为了说明假期中普遍存在过度使用电子设备的现象。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第3段内容“Brown University defines it as a set period during which people avoid using electronic devices that have become a big part of daily life.(布朗大学将其定义为一段特定的时间，在此期间人们避免使用已成为日常生活重要组成部分的电子设备。)”可知，布朗大学将其定义为“在一段特定时间内避免使用已成为日常生活重要部分的电子设备”，即D项“A period of time avoiding electronic devices in daily life.(一段在日常生活中远离电子设备的时期。)”。故选D项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段内容“A digital detox may be just the thing you need to cleanse your mind body, and soul.(进行一次“数字排毒”或许正是你所需要的，它能帮助你净化身心和灵魂。)”可知，作者认为这是人们所需要的，可净化身心和灵魂，由此推知，作者通过积极的语言表明支持态度。故选A项。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。通过阅读文章内容可知，文章第3段首句“If this is what you are experiencing, it sounds like you need a digital detox.(如果这就是你所经历的情况，那么听起来你可能需要进行一次“数字排毒”了。)”提出了核心话题“数字排毒”，同时在后文以阿拉斯加度假区为例，说明其如何帮助人们享受真正的放松，并在文章最后一段内容“A digital detox may be just the thing you need to cleanse your mind body, and soul.(进行一次“数字排毒”或许正是你所需要的，它能帮助你净化身心和灵魂。)”再次强调了其带来的好处。由此可知，选项B“Digital detox for better vacations.(数字排毒带来更好的假期。)”全面概括了文章核心。故选B项。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·陕西渭南·期中） There is no such thing as a quick Web search. For example, you just want to look up one thing. But before you know it, you are likely to find more than 37 sites, and 45 minutes are likely to be wasted on what should be a 30-second exercise. We used to waste our spare time in front of the TV. There is an old saying: No one can become successful sitting on the couch watching TV. The same is true of the Internet. And endlessly surfing the Web isn’t going to get your goals done. Nor is it going to magically make you successful. So reduce your endless surfing. But what should you do? If you really need to get work done without being disturbed, turn off the Internet. Use “airplane mode” on your phone. If you need a better way to do that, there are software apps that will let you block certain websites for a certain amount of time. These apps can block news but still let you do your work, research, etc. These days, information can be easily found through a click or Web search. But do you really need to know the answer to every bit of trivia (琐事) that pops up in the course of your day? Try not to immediately look everything up on the Internet. One search could end up costing you hours of time. If you must search the Internet, set a time limit on your Web adventure. You’d better set an actual time. This can prevent you from staying online for too long. Leave the Internet immediately when you’re reminded to do that. When you are surfing the Web, you may want to keep reading each linked (链接的) article. A great way to stop this is to save “other” articles and read them later. Use an app to save those articles. This allows you to save important information while preventing you from endlessly reading now. 1. The author writes the first two paragraphs to . A. compare televisions and computers B. show how to find information C. lead into the topic of the passage D. show the function of TV 2. What are the software apps mentioned in Paragraph 3 used for? A. Blocking advertisements online. B. Saving some money for you. C. Providing us with interesting news. D. Limiting our use on certain websites. 3. What does the author suggest doing in Paragraph 5? A. Staying away from the Internet. B. Not communicating with others online. C. Not reading other linked articles online. D. Setting a time limit for Web search. 4. In which column of a newspaper can you read the passage? A. Art and Style. B. Science and Technology. C. Nature and Geography. D. Sports and Health. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章指出网络搜索易浪费时间，分析其危害，从断网、限时、不盲目搜索等方面给出合理使用网络的建议。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“There is no such thing as a quick Web search. For example, you just want to look up one thing. But before you know it, you are likely to find more than 37 sites, and 45 minutes are likely to be wasted on what should be a 30-second exercise.(没有快速的网络搜索这回事。例如，你只是想查找一件事。但在你意识到之前，你可能会找到超过37个网站，而且很可能会在本应30秒完成的事情上浪费45分钟。)”以及第二段“We used to waste our spare time in front of the TV. There is an old saying: No one can become successful sitting on the couch watching TV. The same is true of the Internet. And endlessly surfing the Web isn’t going to get your goals done. Nor is it going to magically make you successful. So reduce your endless surfing. But what should you do?(我们过去常常在电视机前浪费业余时间。有句老话说：没有人能坐在沙发上看电视就获得成功。互联网也是如此。无休止地浏览网页不会让你实现目标。它也不会神奇地让你成功。所以减少你无休止的上网行为。但是你应该怎么做呢？)”可知，前两段通过讲述网络搜索浪费时间以及上网不能让人成功等内容，引出了本文关于如何减少无意义上网行为的话题，起到了引入文章主题的作用。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“If you need a better way to do that, there are software apps that will let you block certain websites for a certain amount of time. These apps can block news but still let you do your work, research, etc.(如果你需要一个更好的方法来做到这一点，有一些软件应用程序可以让你在一定时间内屏蔽某些网站。这些应用程序可以屏蔽新闻，但仍然让你做你的工作、研究等。)”可知，第三段提到的软件应用程序是用来限制我们在某些网站上的使用的。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“If you must search the Internet, set a time limit on your Web adventure. You’d better set an actual time. This can prevent you from staying online for too long. Leave the Internet immediately when you’re reminded to do that.(如果你必须上网搜索，为你的网络探索设定一个时间限制。你最好设定一个确切的时间。这可以防止你在网上停留太久。当你被提醒这样做时，立即离开网络。)”可知，作者在第五段建议为网络搜索设定一个时间限制。故选D项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了网络搜索浪费时间的问题，并提出了一些减少无意义上网行为的方法，如关闭网络、使用软件限制某些网站的使用、设定上网时间限制等，这些内容都与互联网技术相关。所以可以推断这篇文章可能会出现在报纸的“科学与技术”专栏。故选B项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高一下·湖南衡阳四中·期中） With the young unable to afford to leave home and the old at risk of isolation(孤独), more families are choosing to live together. The doorway to peace and quiet, for Nick Bright at least, leads straight to his mother-in-law, she lives on the ground floor, while he lives upstairs with his wife and their two daughters. Four years ago they all moved into a three-storey Victorian house in Bristol - one of a growing number of multigenerational families in the UK living together under the same roof. They share a front door and a washing machine, but Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room on the ground floor. “We floated the idea to my mum of sharing at a house,” says Kathryn Whitehead. Rita cuts in: “We spoke more with Nick because I think it’s a big thing for Nick to live with his mother-in-law.” And what does Nick think? “From my standpoint, it all seems to work very well. Would I recommend it? Yes, I think I would.” It’s hard to tell exactly how many people agree with him, but research indicates that the numbers have been rising for some time. Official reports suggest that the number of households with three generations living together had risen from 325,000 in 2001to 419,000 in 2013. Other varieties of multigenerational family are more common. Some people live with their elderly parents; many more adult children are returning to the family home, if they ever left. It is said that about 20% of 25-34-year-olds live with their parents, compared with 16% in 1991.The total number of all multigenerational households in Britain is thought to be about 1.8 million. Stories like that are more common in parts of the world where multigenerational living is more firmly rooted. In India, particularly outside cities, young women are expected to move in with their husband’s family when they get married. 1. Who mainly uses the ground floor in the Victorian house in Bristol? A. Nick. B. Rita. C. Kathryn D. The daughters. 2. What is Nick’s attitude towards sharing the house with his mother-in -law? A. Positive. B. Carefree. C. Tolerant. D. Unwilling. 3. What is the author’s statement about multigenerational family based on? A. Family traditions. B. Financial reports. C. Published statistics. D. Public opinions. 4. What is the text mainly about? A. Lifestyles in different countries. B. Conflicts between generations. C. A housing problem in Britain. D. A rising trend of living in the UK. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。短文报道了在英国，由于年轻人负担不起离家的费用，而老年人又面临着被孤立的风险，越来越多的家庭选择住在一起，出现了多世同堂的现象。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“ but Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room on the ground floor.”可知，但Rita在一楼有自己的厨房、浴室、卧室和客厅。由此可知，Rita 在布里斯托尔的维多利亚式住宅中使用一楼。故选B项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“And what does Nick think? “From my standpoint, it all seems to work very well. Would I recommend it? Yes, I think I would.”可知，尼克是怎么想的?“从我的角度来看，一切都很顺利。我推荐它吗?是的，我想我会推荐在一起居住的。”由此判断出，尼克对和和岳母合住房子的态度是积极的。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“ Official reports suggest that the number of households with three generations living together had risen from 325,000 in 2002 to 419,000 in 2013.”官方报告显示，三代同堂的家庭数量从2002年的32.5万户增加到2013年的41.9万户。根据第七段“It is said that about 20% of 25-34-year-olds live with their parents, compared with 16% in 1991.The total number of all multigenerational households in Britain is thought to be about 1.8 million.”可知，据说，25-34岁的年轻人中有20%和父母住在一起，而1991年这一比例为16%。据估计，英国多代同堂的家庭总数约为180万。由此可知，作者关于多世同堂家庭的论述基于发布的统计数据。故选C项。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“With the young unable to afford to leave home and the old at risk of isolation(孤独), more families are choosing to live together.”可知，由于年轻人负担不起离家的费用，而老年人又面临着被孤立的风险，越来越多的家庭选择住在一起。所以短文主要是关于英国生活方式的一种上升趋势。故选D项。 Passage 4 （24-25高一下·广东深圳·期中） Gratitude is a powerful tool for transforming negative attitudes and fostering a more positive outlook on life. Rooted in the simple act of recognizing and appreciating the good in our lives, gratitude has profound psychological, emotional, and social benefits. Gratitude can significantly improve mental health. When individuals focus on what they are thankful for, they tend to less dwell on negative thoughts and feelings. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can decrease symptoms of being depressed and anxious. This shift in focus can help reframe one’s mindset, promoting a more positive outlook.   Emotionally, gratitude fosters a sense of well-being and contentment. By acknowledging the positive aspects of life, people can have less feelings of envy, resentment, and regret. This emotional shift can lead to increased happiness and satisfaction. Furthermore, gratitude helps individuals build emotional strength, enabling them to better cope with stress and adversity. On a social level, gratitude strengthens relationships. Expressing appreciation to others enhances social bonds and fosters a sense of community. When people feel valued and acknowledged, they are more likely to reciprocate (回报), creating a positive cycle of kindness and support. This can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections with others. Integrating gratitude into our life on a daily basis is relatively simple but requires consistency (始终如一). Keeping a gratitude journal, where one writes down things they are thankful for each day, is a practical way to cultivate this habit. Another effective practice is expressing gratitude directly to others, whether through a heartfelt note, a verbal “thank you”, or a small act of kindness. Most importantly, scan your thoughts. Do they showcase negativity or scarcity? If so, stop. Consider something for which you are grateful in that moment. That thought will begin a shift in your awareness. Do it again. By the third grateful thought, you will be likely to have many more that naturally follow. You have now shifted your thinking from negative to positive, and as you stay in that flow, your mood will shift too. Gratitude is a simple yet powerful practice, which holds the potential to transform lives and cultivate a more positive, fulfilling existence. 1. What does the underlined phrase “dwell on” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Run into. B. Protest against. C. Reflect on. D. Settle for. 2. What is the benefit of performing gratitude? A. Curing psychological diseases. B. Increasing financial stability. C. Avoiding stress and adversity. D. Strengthening personal interaction. 3. What is a suggested method to carry out gratitude in daily life? A. Noting down a thankfulness diary. B. Giving away delicate notes. C. Writing down detailed thoughts. D. Focusing on small acts. 4. What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A. People should stop considering things when feeling negative. B. People should never switch to negative thinking flow. C. The negative thoughts will naturally follow positive thoughts. D. The practice of gratitude could generate satisfaction. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要指出感恩能减少负面思维、增强幸福感和人际关系，对心理、情感及社交层面产生积极影响，并建议通过写感恩日记或表达感谢来培养感恩。 【1题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线部分的下文“Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can decrease symptoms of being depressed and anxious. This shift in focus can help reframe one’s mindset, promoting a more positive outlook. (研究表明，练习感恩可以减少抑郁和焦虑的症状。这种注意力的转移可以帮助重塑一个人的心态，促进一个更积极的前景)”可知，练习感恩可以减弱抑郁和焦虑这样负面的情绪，让人变得积极，因此关注感激的事物可以让人不再纠结于消极想法和情绪，画线部分意思应该是“纠结于，细想”，与Reflect on“反思，考虑”意思相近。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“On a social level, gratitude strengthens relationships. Expressing appreciation to others enhances social bonds and fosters a sense of community. (在社交层面，感恩能强化人际关系。向他人表达感激会增强社会联系，培养集体归属感)”可知，表达感恩的好处是加强人际交往。故选D项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Keeping a gratitude journal, where one writes down things they are thankful for each day, is a practical way to cultivate this habit. (写感恩日记，记下每天让自己感恩的事情，是培养这种习惯的一种实用方法)”可知，作者建议通过记感恩日记在日常生活中表达感恩。故选A项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“You have now shifted your thinking from negative to positive, and as you stay in that flow, your mood will shift too. Gratitude is a simple yet powerful practice, which holds the potential to transform lives and cultivate a more positive, fulfilling existence. (你现在已经把你的想法从消极转变为积极，当你保持这种状态时，你的情绪也会改变。感恩是一种简单而有力的实践，它有可能改变生活，培养更积极、更充实的生活)”可知，感恩练习能引发积极情绪，让人去过更积极、更充实的生活，因此作者是在暗示练习感恩可以产生满足感。故选D项。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中） One of the biggest projects to handle plastic pollution in the UK began on 15 May. In the first Million Mile Beach Clean, around 50,000 volunteers armed with buckets and litter pickers cleaned up beaches across the UK. The volunteers hoped to remove rubbish and litter from thousands of miles of the coastline and areas of the countryside in seven days. The campaign wants to address the “crisis” of plastic waste in the ocean that affects sea creatures and harms the environment. It is thought that at least eight million pieces of plastic are washed into the world’s oceans each day. These items can take hundreds of years to break down. Surfers Against Sewage, an environmental charity based in Cornwall in England, organised the project. Hugo Tagholm, the head of the charity, said, “We are hoping the campaign will give people the opportunity to reconnect with nature and boost (提升) well-being, as well as having a positive impact on our oceans and wildlife.” The clean-up not only focused on beaches but also on streets, country lanes, parks and local waterways. There are nearly 600 registered clean-ups taking place and anyone can join in with them, or even start their own “mini clean” with fewer than 10 people. The campaign’s website beachcleans.org.uk has a list of all the cleaning that is taking place around the country, including in parks, rivers and streets. It also explains how you can start one in your own community. George, an 11-year-old volunteer from Bristol, told The Week Junior that he’s been helping to clean up his local river. “It makes me sad to see rubbish polluting the river, which is why I’m looking forward to taking part in the clean,” he said. “I also like to compete with my sister to see who can pick up the most litter and fill the most bags!” 1. What can we infer from the second paragraph? A. White pollution takes hundreds of years to stop. B. White pollution is very severe in the world. C. Sea creatures have a good effect on plastic pollution. D. Many sea creatures die of plastic pollution every year. 2. What does “It” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to? A. The list of all the cleaning. B. The campaign. C. The campaign’s website. D. The community. 3. What’s George’s attitude towards to the clean-up campaign? A. Unconcerned. B. Positive. C. Disappointed. D. Negative. 4. What’s the passage mainly about? A. A meaningful campaign will take place. B. Plastic pollution is worse and worse. C. Volunteers deal with plastic waste. D. The coastline clean-up is very necessary. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是志愿者们参加英国为应对塑料污染而开展的一项大型环保项目。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“It is thought that at least eight million pieces of plastic are washed into the world’s oceans each day. These items can take hundreds of years to break down.(人们认为，每天至少有800万件塑料被冲入世界海洋。这些物品可能需要数百年才能分解。)”可知，从第二段我们可以推断出白色污染在世界上非常严重。故选B。 【2题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段“The campaign’s website beachcleans.org.uk has a list of all the cleaning that is taking place around the country, including in parks, rivers and streets. It also explains how you can start one in your own community.(该运动的网站beachclean.org.uk列出了全国各地正在进行的清洁活动，包括公园、河流和街道。它还解释了如何在你自己的社区中创建一个。)”可知，本段的it指代的是该活动的网站。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““It makes me sad to see rubbish polluting the river, which is why I’m looking forward to taking part in the clean,” he said. “I also like to compete with my sister to see who can pick up the most litter and fill the most bags!”(他说：“看到垃圾污染这条河让我很难过，这就是为什么我期待参加这次清洁活动。”“我还喜欢和我妹妹比赛，看谁捡的垃圾最多，谁装的袋子最多！”)”可知，乔治对清理运动的态度是积极的，故选B。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“In the first Million Mile Beach Clean, around 50,000 volunteers armed with buckets and litter pickers cleaned up beaches across the UK. The volunteers hoped to remove rubbish and litter from thousands of miles of the coastline and areas of the countryside in seven days.(在第一届“百万英里海滩清洁”活动中，约5万名志愿者带着水桶和捡垃圾的人清理了英国各地的海滩。志愿者们希望在七天内清除数千英里海岸线和农村地区的垃圾和垃圾。)”可知，本文主要讲的是志愿者们参加英国为应对塑料污染而开展的一项大型环保项目，因此主旨是C选项“Volunteers deal with plastic waste.(志愿者处理塑料垃圾。)”。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·新疆伊犁·期中） Do you ever throw old things into the dustbin? Yes, we all have this kind of experience, but many of us still haven’t taken part in a festival for that. In a small town in California, the community center hosts a monthly recycling festival where residents bring various recyclables like old newspapers, plastic bottles, and metal cans and local volunteers are on-hand to guide the proper sorting. Moreover, people exchange ideas on recycling, and children are taught how different materials can be transformed into new items. “I used to throw everything in one bin. But after coming to these festivals, I understand the importance of sorting,” said a local resident, Sarah. What other things can we do for the environment? The government set a rule for gardening with native plants across the nation. Native plants are adapted to the local climate, requiring less water and fewer pesticides. In Portland, Oregon, many households have replaced their traditional lawns (草坪) with gardens filled with native flowers and grasses. These gardens not only beautify the neighborhood but also provide habitats for local wildlife. “Our garden has become a home for bees and butterflies. It’s wonderful to see them flying around, and it’s all thanks to our choice of native plants,” said Tom, a Portland homeowner. Another popular environmental proposal is the use of reusable items. In cities like New York, coffee shops advertise the benefits of recycling and encourage customers to bring their own reusable cups by offering a small discount. Grocery stores also promote the use of reusable bags with posters telling people the benefits of reusing bags. A shopper, Lisa, shared, “I always carry a reusable bag with me when I go shopping. It’s a simple step, but it helps reduce plastic waste significantly.” 1. What is the main purpose of the monthly recycling festival in California? A. To provide jobs for local volunteers. B. To sell recycled products to residents. C. To promote sorting of recyclables. D. To teach children how to use old materials. 2. What is the main feature of the local plants in the gardening? A. Adjusting to the local climate. B. Creating habitats for wildlife. C. Growing faster than traditional lawns. D. Attracting bees and butterflies. 3. How do New York coffee shops encourage reusable cups? A. By providing more coffee. B. By giving a reduction. C. By offering free drinks. D. By gifting a bag. 4. What is the key factor in successfully promoting environmental actions? A. Strict government regulations. B. Combination of education and participation. C. Large-scale financial investments. D. Advanced technological innovations. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章通过真实案例展示环保措施的多样性，鼓励读者参与环保实践。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。由第二段中“In a small town in California, the community center hosts a monthly recycling festival where residents bring various recyclables like old newspapers, plastic bottles, and metal cans and local volunteers are on-hand to guide the proper sorting.(在加利福尼亚州的一个小镇上，社区中心每月举办一次回收节，居民们会带来各种可回收物，如旧报纸、塑料瓶和金属罐，当地志愿者也在现场指导正确的分类)”和当地居民Sarah说的话“But after coming to these festivals, I understand the importance of sorting(但在参加了这些节日后，我明白了分类的重要性)”可知，加州每月一次的回收节的核心是通过志愿者的指导帮助居民正确分类可回收物，且居民明确表示因此学会了分类的重要性，说明活动的主要目的是推广分类行为。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由第三段中“Native plants are adapted to the local climate, requiring less water and fewer pesticides.(当地植物适应当地气候，需要更少的水和更少的杀虫)”可知，本地植物的主要特点是适应本地气候。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。由第四段中“In cities like New York, coffee shops advertise the benefits of recycling and encourage customers to bring their own reusable cups by offering a small discount.(在纽约等城市，咖啡店宣传回收利用的好处，并通过提供小折扣鼓励顾客自带可重复使用的杯子)”可知，纽约咖啡店通过提供小折扣鼓励顾客自带可重复使用的杯子。故选B项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。全文通过多个案例说明环保行动的成功需要教育和实践结合。例如：回收节通过志愿指导（教育）和居民参与（实践）；种植本地植物有政府规定（政策）和居民主动改造（参与）；咖啡店通过宣传（教育）和优惠（激励），B选项“教育与实践结合”全面概括了这些措施的共同点。故选B项。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·广东汕头·期中） Sally Rooney’s fans have all been speculating (猜测) about a television adaptation of her third book, Beautiful World, Where Are You. The expectations have grown after Normal People and Conversations with Friends were adapted into TV shows. However, Rooney has settled the speculation once and for all, saying that this book will not be adapted anytime soon. In interviews with the media, Rooney said she had not yet considered offers for TV adaptations of the book, citing that it was “time to take a break from that” and let the novel be its own thing in literature. It goes along with her feelings about the world of TV, which she says isn’t one she feels like she’s meant to be in. Sally Rooney has refused to adapt her third novel for the screen because of what occurred with her previous works. In a September 2024 interview, she explained that after the media attention around Normal People, the discourse (讨论) and public interest in the project began to overwhelm her. “It was a really big job,” Rooney said, reflecting on the adaptation process of her hit novel. Reminding everyone of the huge attention an adaptation can bring, she said that the wide media coverage and audience reaction made her realize that her true home is in books. “Now I know that my books are where I belong, and that’s all I want to be doing,” she said. While Beautiful World, Where Are You is not heading to TV anytime soon, Sally Rooney has not entirely ruled out the possibility of future adaptations. “I just feel it is time to take a break from TV,” she told Deadline in a September 2024 interview. These adaptations have arguably shifted the direction of her career, but for now, the author seems fairly comfortable relying on her literary roots. On September 24, 2024, Rooney published the novel Intermezzo. Whether this new book, or even Beautiful World, Where Are You, will eventually be adapted remains to be seen, but Sally Rooney is happy to let her writing speak for itself without the need for the silver screen. 1. What do we know about Rooney’s response to the TV adaptation of her third book? A. Her fans prefer the TV adaptation of her third book. B. She has no plan to adapt her third book into TV plays yet. C. She is confident in the status of her books in literature. D. She doesn’t have good impressions of the TV world. 2. What contributed to Rooney’s rejection to bringing her third book to the screen? A. The unpleasant experiences in previous adaptations. B. The public criticism and countless TV interviews. C. The peace and comfort she could find only in books. D. The pressure from adaptations and audience reaction. 3. What can we infer from the passage? A. Rooney’s fans still have a chance to see her third work on TV. B. Rooney will never adapt her third book as she only relies on books. C. Rooney won’t let adaptations change the direction of her career. D. Rooney is too exhausted from adaptations and wants to have a rest. 4. Which column of a website does this passage belong to? A. Book Review. B. Celebrity. C. Literature. D. Weekly charts. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了Sally Rooney明确表示，她的第三本小说Beautiful World, Where Are You暂时不会改编成电视剧。她解释了自己拒绝改编的原因，包括之前作品改编带来的巨大压力和公众关注，以及她对文学创作的深厚归属感。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In interviews with the media, Rooney said she had not yet considered offers for TV adaptations of the book, citing that it was “time to take a break from that” and let the novel be its own thing in literature.(在接受媒体采访时，Rooney表示她尚未考虑过将这本书改编成电视剧的提议，并称现在是“从这件事中休息一下”的时候了，让这部小说在文学领域中独立存在)”可知，Rooney明确表示她暂时没有考虑将第三本书Beautiful World, Where Are You改编成电视剧，并强调现在是时候从电视改编中“休息一下”，因此她还没有计划将第三本书改编成电视剧。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In a September 2024 interview, she explained that after the media attention around Normal People, the discourse (讨论) and public interest in the project began to overwhelm her. “It was a really big job,” Rooney said, reflecting on the adaptation process of her hit novel. Reminding everyone of the huge attention an adaptation can bring, she said that the wide media coverage and audience reaction made her realize that her true home is in books.(在2024年9月的一次采访中，她解释说，在Normal People引起媒体关注后，关于该项目的讨论和公众兴趣开始让她感到压力巨大。“这真是一份巨大的工作，” Rooney在回顾她畅销小说的改编过程时说道。她提醒人们，改编可能带来的巨大关注，媒体的广泛报道和观众的反应让她意识到，自己的真正归属是书籍)”可知，Rooney提到之前的作品改编后带来的媒体关注和公众讨论让她感到压力巨大，这种压力和观众反应让她意识到，自己的真正归属是书籍，因此拒绝将第三本书改编。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“While Beautiful World, Where Are You is not heading to TV anytime soon, Sally Rooney has not entirely ruled out the possibility of future adaptations. “I just feel it is time to take a break from TV,” she told Deadline in a September 2024 interview.(虽然Beautiful World, Where Are You暂时不会搬上电视，但Sally Rooney并未完全排除未来改编的可能性。“我只是觉得现在是时候从电视中休息一下了，”她在2024年9月接受《截止日》采访时表示)”可知，虽然Rooney目前拒绝改编，但她并没有完全排除未来的可能性，只是表示“现在”需要休息。故可推知，粉丝未来仍有机会看到她的第三本书被改编。故选A。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Sally Rooney’s fans have all been speculating (猜测) about a television adaptation of her third book, Beautiful World, Where Are You. The expectations have grown after Normal People and Conversations with Friends were adapted into TV shows. However, Rooney has settled the speculation once and for all, saying that this book will not be adapted anytime soon.( Sally Rooney的粉丝们一直在猜测她的第三本书Beautiful World, Where Are You是否会被改编成电视剧。在Normal People和Conversations with Friends被改编成电视剧后，这种期待愈发强烈。然而，Rooney最终明确表示，这本书暂时不会改编成电视剧)”可知，这篇文章主要讨论了Sally Rooney的小说及其对电视改编的态度，属于文学领域的报道，因此应归类为文学栏目。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·重庆·期中） About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics. Kvle Chayka, a writer for The New Yorker, discusses this topic in his book, Filterworld. He explains that algorithms analyze user data to predict and influence what they will likely engage with. This means that instead of a simple, chronological (按时间顺序的) feed, users encounter a dynamic stream, constantly adapting to their preferences. Chayka examines how these algorithmic recommendations control what we consume, from music and movies to food and travel destinations. He argues that this machine-driven selection process has turned us into passive consumers, making our preferences and tastes more similar. Chayka points out that algorithms make us passive by always showing us content that we’re unlikely to click away from but won’t find too unexpected or challenging. This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors. Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms. For instance, musicians on Spotify or TikTok might focus on creating catchy hooks at the beginning of their songs to grab the listener’s attention. Despite the strong presence of these algorithms, Chayka believes that regulation could reduce their influence. He suggests that if Meta, the parent company of Facebook, were required to separate its various services, like Instagram or WhatsApp, and make them compete with each other, it could give users more control and choice over their digital consumption. In summary, the change from simple, time-ordered social media posts to algorithm-driven content has a big impact on both the viewers and the creators, influencing what we see, hear, and even think. Chayka’s insights highlight the need for greater awareness and potentially more regulation in our increasingly digital world. 1. According to the text, how have social media platforms changed in the past ten years? A. They show posts in a time-based order. B. They prioritize posts from friends and family. C. They make adjustments to satisfy users’ needs. D. They provide more content to meet different needs. 2. What does Kyle Chayka think of algorithmic recommendations? A. They make users more active consumers. B. They shape users’ preferences and behaviors. C. They reduce the influence of content creators. D. They expose users to diverse and challenging content. 3. How do algorithms influence musicians’ work on digital platforms? A. By encouraging musicians to create longer songs. B. By discouraging musicians from using catchy hooks. C. By giving musicians more control and choice over their music. D. By requiring musicians to create their work to fit the platforms. 4. Which is the best title for the passage? A. The History of Social Media Development B. How Algorithms Control What We See and Create C. The Many Benefits of Personalized Content D. The Reasons Why People Prefer Chronological Feeds 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讨论了社交媒体平台从按时间顺序展示内容转变为依靠算法推荐内容这一变化，及其对用户和内容创作者的影响。作者通过《纽约客》作家凯尔・查伊卡（Kvle Chayka）在其著作《过滤世界》中的观点，阐述了算法如何控制我们看到的内容以及影响内容创作，强调在数字世界中对此需要更多认知和监管。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“About ten years ago, logging into Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram would mostly show posts from friends and family in the order they were posted. Today, these platforms present a mix of content, tailored by algorithms (算法) to match users’ interests, whether it’s plants, sports, cats, or politics.(大约十年前，登录Facebook、Twitter或Instagram，看到的大多是朋友和家人发布的帖子，顺序是先后的。如今，这些平台呈现的内容是多种多样的，通过算法进行定制，以匹配用户的兴趣，无论是植物、体育、猫还是政治)”可知，社交媒体平台在过去的十年里会根据用户的需求进行调整。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“This constant stream of recommendations reduces our exposure to diverse or challenging content, subtly shaping our preferences and behaviors.(这种源源不断的推荐减少了我们接触多样化或具有挑战性的内容，微妙地塑造了我们的偏好和行为)”可知，Kyle Chayka认为算法推荐塑造了用户的偏好和行为。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Moreover, Chayka points out that algorithms also pressure content creators, like musicians and artists, to tailor their work to fit these digital platforms.(此外，Chayka还指出，算法还会迫使音乐家和艺术家等内容创作者调整自己的作品，以适应这些数字平台)”可知，算法要求音乐家创作适合平台的作品。故选D项。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。主要讨论了社交媒体平台从按时间顺序展示内容转变为依靠算法推荐内容这一变化，及其对用户和内容创作者的影响。作者通过《纽约客》作家凯尔・查伊卡（Kvle Chayka）在其著作《过滤世界》中的观点，阐述了算法如何控制我们看到的内容以及影响内容创作，强调在数字世界中对此需要更多认知和监管。选项 B“算法如何控制我们所看到的和创作的内容”为最佳标题。故选B。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高一下·广东广州白云中学·期中） For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative. “It’s no secret that China has always been a source(来源) of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion(时尚) shows. Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences. “China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion — they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are today’s top Western designers being influenced by China—some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs—and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill. For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China—its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.” 1. What can we learn about the exhibition in New York? A. It promoted the sales of artworks. B. It attracted a large number of visitors. C. It showed ancient Chinese clothes. D. It aimed to introduce Chinese models. 2. What does Hill say about Chinese women? A. They are setting the fashion. B. They start many fashion campaigns. C. They admire super models. D. They do business all over the world. 3. What do the underlined words “taking on” in paragraph 4 mean? A. learning from B. looking down on C. working with D. competing against 4. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Young Models Selling Dreams to the World B. A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New York C. Differences Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics D. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇议论文。文章论述了中国文化及中国美学对国际时尚界的影响。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.可知，此次展览吸引的参观者人数创下了记录，显示出人们对中国影响的浓厚兴趣。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中Hill所说的话“Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion — they are central to its movement.”(中国模特是向世界各地的女性推销梦想的美丽和时尚运动的面孔，这意味着中国女性不仅仅是时尚的消费者——她们是这场运动的核心。)可知，Hill说中国女性正在引领新时尚，故选A。 【3题详解】 词义猜测题。根据下文and beating them hands down in design and sales说在设计和销售上击败他们，由此推断出上文Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Mare Jacobs的意思是Vera Wang、Alexander Wang和Jason Wu正在与Galliano、Albaz和 Mare Jacobs竞争。taking on意思是“竞争”，故选D。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。本文通过Amanda Hill的评论，论述了中国文化、中国艺术、中国设计师等等在国际时尚中发挥着非常重要的作用。因此，“中国文化刺激着国际时尚的发展和潮流”最能概括文章大意。故选D。 Passage 4 （24-25学年高一下·广东顺德德顺中学·期中） It is widely known that any English conversation begins with The Weather. Such a fixation with the weather finds expression in Dr. Johnson’s famous comment that “When two English meet, their first talk is of weather.” Though Johnson’s observation is as accurate now as it was over two hundred years ago, most commentators(评论员) fail to come up with a convincing explanation for this English weather-speak. Bill Bryson, for example, concludes that, as the English weather is not at all exciting, the obsession with it can hardly be understood. He argues that” To an outsider, the most striking thing about the English weather is that there is not very much of it.” Simply, the reason is that the unusual and unpredictable weather is almost unknown in the British Isles. Jeremy Paxman, however, disagrees with Bryson, arguing that the English weather is by nature attractive. Bryson is wrong, he says, “because the English preference for the weather has nothing to do with the natural phenomena(现象).” The interest is less in the phenomena themselves, but in uncertainty.” According to him, the weather in England is very changeable and uncertain and it attracts the English as well as the outsider. Bryson and Paxman stand for common misconceptions about the weather-speak among the English. Both commentators, somehow, are missing the point. The English weather conversation is not really about the weather at all. English weather-speak is a system of signs ,which is developed to help the speakers overcome the natural reserve and actually talk to each other. Everyone knows conversations starting with weather-speak are not requests for weather data. Rather, they are routine greetings, conversation starters or the blank “fillers”, In other words, English weather-speak is a means of social bonding. 1. The author mentions Dr. Johnson’s comment to show that________. A. most commentators agree with Dr. Johnson B. Dr. Johnson is famous for his weather observation C. the comment was accurate two hundred years ago D. English conversations usually start with the weather 2. What does the underlined word “obsession” most probably refer to? A. A social trend. B. An emotional state. C. A historical concept. D. An unknown phenomenon. 3. According to the passage, Jeremy Paxman believes that________. A. Bill Bryson has little knowledge of the weather B. there is nothing special about the English weather C. the English weather attracts people to the British Isles D. English people talk about the weather for its uncertainty 4. What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage? A. To explain what English weather-speak is about. B. To analyze misconceptions about the English weather. C. To find fault with both Bill Bryson and Jeremy Paxman. D. To convince people that the English weather is changeable. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D 4. A 【解析】 【分析】本文为一篇议论文。由于英格兰的天气是多变的，所以英国人谈论天气被认为是见面或者搭讪的合理开场白是再熟悉不过的了，本文就此从不同的角度进行了解释。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。本文第一句话就给出了答案，作者提到Dr.Johnson的评论旨在说明英国人见面总是以谈论天气开始，故答案为D项。 【2题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段最后一句话“……那些不常见、难以预料的天气在不列颠群岛几乎是不被人知道的”可知，英国的天气根本不令人兴奋，随之而来的一种情绪也是几乎不能被理解的。obsession可以理解成是一种谈论天气的“强迫症”，故它是一种情绪的状态，所以答案为B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Jeremy所说的话可知，他反驳Bryson的观点，他认为英格兰的天气是多变而又不确定的，这吸引着英国人和外来者，所以答案为D项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段的介绍和最后一段的总结可知，本文主要是解析英国人的weather speak到底是关于什么的。所以答案为A项。B、C两项陈述有误，D项“使人们信服英国的天气是多变的”不是文章的主要谈论内容。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·江苏无锡·期中） To early childhood educator Erika Christakis, schooling and learning are two different things. According to one study she cites in her well-researched book, The Importance of Being Little 25% of Los Angeles kindergarteners were allowed no time at all for free play. Three and four-year-olds can make discoveries for themselves if given the mental space to do so and freed from typical overplanned activities. But too often teachers themselves are managed by higher-ups (with too much attention to details), expected to hew to fixed lesson plans, and given little flexibility. Some say they have little time to bond with their students. “Kids are being too much talked at rather than listened to.” This “crushes (毁坏)” their curiosity. In America, reading, writing, and the cognitive (认知的) demands that have been traditionally introduced in second or third grades have been pushed forward to preschools — to 3-year-olds “who lack the motor skills and attention span (持续时间) to be successful.” Christakis argues that forcing academic rigor (严格) at such an early age has led preschoolers to do worse, not better. She admires the philosophies of Waldorf and Steiner schools, which teach young children handiwork such as weaving or woodwork “as part of an imaginative and story-driven curriculum (课程).” They have nature outings for children aged three to six. They sleep in tents with only their teachers and other children (no texting nor parents allowed everywhere near for days). They learn from nature and everyday experience, invent their own games, choose their own playmates, and settle their own conflicts. They learn to dress themselves, make meals, and help one another. At night they sing around a campfire. Here at home, early education in Christakis’s telling seems to have been overtaken by well-intentioned politicians who don’t understand the first thing about how children actually learn. Alphabets, slogans, and rhymes on the walls are too much for “young children when they can’t even yet read.” Students need less “desk work” and vocabulary drills, she says, and more talking with and listening to adults who “invite the child to be reflective.” 1. Which of the following best explains “hew to” underlined in paragraph 1? A. Give up. B. Break up. C. Contribute to. D. Stick to. 2. What is Erika Christakis’s opinion on American preschool education? A. It focuses too much on traditional subjects. B. It negatively affects children’s development. C. It fails to teach children reading and writing skills. D. It is disconnected from the reality of primary schools. 3. What does paragraph 3 tell us about Waldorf and Steiner schools? A. They disallow texting in the classrooms. B. Their communication with parents is effective. C. They advocate an outdoor learning environment. D. Their courses rely heavily on teacher involvement. 4. What do children actually need according to Erika Christakis? A. Inspiring conversations. B. Appropriate learning resources. C. Repetitive reading exercises. D. Quality family time. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文主要讲述了幼儿教育专家Erika Christakis对幼儿教育的看法，她认为学校教育和学习是两回事，过早地强迫孩子进行严格的学术训练会对孩子的发展产生负面影响，强调幼儿教育应该注重玩耍和探索。 【1题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“But too often teachers themselves are managed by higher-ups (with too much attention to details), expected to hew to fixed lesson plans, and given little flexibility.(但很多时候，教师本身受到上级的管理（过于注重细节），被期望_____固定的课程计划，并且几乎没有灵活性。)”中的“fixed lesson plans”和“given little flexibility”可知，教师需要按照固定的课程计划进行教学，几乎没有灵活性，由此可知，hew to意为“坚持”。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Christakis argues that forcing academic rigor at such an early age has led preschoolers to do worse, not better.(Christakis认为，在这么小的年纪就强迫进行严格的学术训练，导致学前儿童的表现更差，而不是更好。)”可知，Erika Christakis认为过早地强迫孩子进行严格的学术训练会对孩子的发展产生负面影响。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“They have nature outings for children aged three to six.(他们为三到六岁的孩子安排了自然郊游。)”可知，Waldorf和Steiner学校提倡户外学习环境。故选C。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Students need less “desk work” and vocabulary drills, she says, and more talking with and listening to adults who “invite the child to be reflective”.(她说，学生需要更少的“课桌作业”和词汇练习，而需要更多地与那些“邀请孩子进行反思”的成年人交谈和倾听。)”可知，Erika Christakis认为孩子们实际上需要的是与成年人进行鼓舞人心的对话。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·陕西渭南·期中） Nowadays, handwriting seems to become less necessary, for young children learn to tap and touch screens before they have even learned to pick up a pencil or tie their shoelaces. Most of our written communication is done through texting on mobile phones or typing on a keyboard. And voice recognition softwares are becoming more and more advanced — making even keyboards unnecessary! So, are handwriting skills important to your child? Actually, handwriting is an exercise in eye-hand coordination (协调), an important part of visual-motor (视觉运动) skills, which are connected with achievements in study. Scientists found that developing fine visual-motor skills in early childhood can lead to not only writing success, but better performance in reading and math in elementary school. It was also found that kids who fail to write neatly and efficiently are often accused of being lazy, and this may affect their behavior and self-worth. Moreover, a study showed that when a group of children were asked to come up with ideas for an article, the ones with better handwriting were more active and had quicker minds. In some ways, handwriting helps their brains’ development. The first attempts at writing can be challenging for pre-school children — whose fine motor skills are not yet fully developed. But some skills to prepare for handwriting are simple to build at home and in preschool. Parents should provide lots of opportunities for kids to copy and draw shapes and simple pictures in early childhood before letters are introduced. Let your child copy your shapes in sand, or with chalks on a board before trying to draw the shapes on their own. Encourage your child to spend less time on electronic devices and more time on activities to improve eye-hand coordination. Let’s face it — technology is certain to continue developing and more research is needed to find the best ways to teach handwriting to young children. But, there’s plenty of evidence that the handwriting practice can provide young children with a good start in developing skills needed for a healthy and successful journey in school. 1. According to Paragraph 1, handwriting is ________. A. easy to learn on a touch screen B. used less frequently (频繁的) now C. more difficult than typewriting D. totally replaced (取代) by softwares 2. How does the author explain the benefits of handwriting? A. By mentioning examples of the kids around him. B. By providing data (数据) about pupils with good grades. C. By giving some news reports on hand-writing. D. By presenting some research findings (研究发现) . 3. What does the author suggest parents do? A. Keep young children away from electronic devices. B. Teach pre-school children to write letters with chalks. C. Help children get ready for handwriting before school. D. Encourage children to face writing challenges bravely. 4. What can be the best title for the text? A. Does poor handwriting really mean being lazy? B. How can handwriting affect children’s self-confidence? C. Should homework be done through handwriting or typewriting? D. Should handwriting be taken seriously in children’s growth? 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了在数字化时代手写技能对孩子成长是否仍应被重视的问题。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Nowadays, handwriting seems to become less necessary, for young children learn to tap and touch screens before they have even learned to pick up a pencil or tie their shoelaces. (如今，手写似乎变得不那么必要了，因为孩子们在学会拿起铅笔或系鞋带之前就已经学会了点击和触摸屏幕。)”可知，手写现在使用频率较低。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Scientists found that developing fine visual-motor skills in early childhood can lead to not only writing success, but better performance in reading and math in elementary school. (科学家发现，在幼儿期发展精细的视觉运动技能不仅可以带来书写上的成功，还可以在小学阶段提高阅读和数学成绩。)”以及“Moreover, a study showed that when a group of children were asked to come up with ideas for an article, the ones with better handwriting were more active and had quicker minds. (此外，一项研究表明，当一群孩子被要求为一篇文章想出点子时，书写较好的孩子更活跃，思维更敏捷。)”可知，作者通过呈现一些研究发现来解释手写的好处。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“But some skills to prepare for handwriting are simple to build at home and in preschool. Parents should provide lots of opportunities for kids to copy and draw shapes and simple pictures in early childhood before letters are introduced. (但是，一些为手写做准备的技能在家里和幼儿园就可以很容易地培养。父母应该在孩子识字之前，为他们提供很多在幼儿时期复制和绘制形状和简单图片的机会。)”可知，作者建议父母帮助孩子在上学前为手写做好准备。故选C。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是最后一段“But, there’s plenty of evidence that the handwriting practice can provide young children with a good start in developing skills needed for a healthy and successful journey in school. (但是，有充分的证据表明，手写练习可以为幼儿提供一个良好的开端，帮助他们发展在学校健康和成功旅程中所需的技能。)”可知，文章主要讨论了在孩子成长过程中是否应该重视手写技能的问题，因此D选项“Should handwriting be taken seriously in children’s growth? (在孩子成长过程中是否应该重视手写？)”是最合适的标题。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25高一下·江苏南通·期中） When planning my wedding. I was determined not to get caught up in the “perfect day”, but to have a relaxed, informal celebration. My husband and I ended up having a lovely time. “Pursuit (追求) of perfection is a prison,” says Moya Sarner, an NHS psychotherapist (心理医生). Many of us are driven by the unconscious (下意识的) wish that if we could just have the perfect body, the perfect job and the perfect family, then we would be happy. For that reason, it can get in the way to happiness in life. The psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott wrote about the importance of the “good enough mother” who meets her baby’s needs timely, but is not perfect. He said perfect is harmful. To meet every need immediately, whenever it is demanded, slows down a baby’s growth, robbing them of the opportunity to feel disappointed and learn to get the toy for themselves. Winnicott believed that while perfection is not a good thing, acceptance of imperfection is. If we cannot develop the ability to accept imperfection in ourselves and in those around us, we can have no self-confidence, no sustainable relationships and no fulfilling career. If we’re always trying to build a perfect life, we aren’t really living the one we’re in. How do I know all this? I am a perfectionist in recovery. I’ve started to recognize my pursuit of perfection has influenced my relationship and my parenting. How can you be a good partner if you expect everyone else to fit your own narrow expectations? How can your child grow if they sense that they always need to color precisely inside the lines you’ve drawn out for them? We need to go further than accepting imperfections. We need to learn to appreciate their humanity and beauty. Imperfections are why people will pay a calligrapher to handwrite invitations when a computer can produce a perfect version of the same invitation for less money and in less time. So for a more delicious life, and ultimately a better one, I choose imperfectionism. 1. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By presenting a successful life. B. By showing her firm determination. C. By describing her personal experience D. By introducing her perfect marriage. 2. What can we learn from the example of the “good enough mother”? A. Raising a child brings a mother much joy. B. Pursuing perfection is the duty of mothers. C. Meeting babies’ demands is very challenging D. Quick responses are not good for babies’ growth. 3. What is the function of the two questions at the end of Paragraph 5? A. To attract interest. B. To lead to the topic. C. To encourage thinking. D. To make assumptions. 4. Which of the following might the author agree with? A. Close enough is good enough. B. A miss is as good as a mile. C. A wise head makes a close mouth. D. Actions speak louder than words. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C 4. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，作者通过自身经历引出追求完美的话题，借助心理医生和精神分析学家的观点阐述追求完美的弊端，强调接受并欣赏不完美的重要性。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“When planning my wedding. I was determined not to get caught up in the “perfect day”, but to have a relaxed, informal celebration. My husband and I ended up having a lovely time.(在计划我的婚礼时，我决心不陷入“完美的一天”这种观念，而是举办一场轻松、非正式的庆祝活动。我和丈夫最终度过了一段愉快的时光)” 可知，作者通过描述自己婚礼的个人经历来引入话题。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“To meet every need immediately, whenever it is demanded, slows down a baby’s growth, robbing them of the opportunity to feel disappointed and learn to get the toy for themselves.(无论何时，只要有需求就立即满足，这会减缓婴儿的成长，剥夺他们感受失望并学会自己获取玩具的机会)” 可知，从“足够好的母亲” 的例子中可得知，快速回应婴儿需求不利于其成长。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“How can you be a good partner if you expect everyone else to fit your own narrow expectations? How can your child grow if they sense that they always need to color precisely inside the lines you’ve drawn out for them?(如果你期望其他人都符合你狭隘的期望，你怎么能成为一个好伴侣呢？如果你的孩子觉得他们总是需要严格按照你为他们画的线来涂色，他们又怎么能成长呢？)”可知， 第五段末的两个问题是引导读者思考追求完美对人际关系和孩子成长的影响。故选C。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，并根据最后一段“We need to go further than accepting imperfections. We need to learn to appreciate their humanity and beauty. Imperfections are why people will pay a calligrapher to handwrite invitations when a computer can produce a perfect version of the same invitation for less money and in less time. So for a more delicious life, and ultimately a better one, I choose imperfectionism.(我们不能仅仅满足于接受不完美，还需学会欣赏其中的人性与美好。这就是为什么，尽管电脑能在更短时间内以更低成本制作出完美的请柬，人们却还是愿意花钱请书法家手写请柬。所以，为了让生活更加有滋有味，最终过上更美好的日子，我选择奉行不完美主义)”可知，作者通过自身经历引出追求完美的话题，借助心理医生和精神分析学家的观点阐述追求完美的弊端，强调接受并欣赏不完美的重要性。所以作者可能同意足够接近就足够好。故选A。 Passage 4 （24-25学年高一下·广东广州白云中学·期中） As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remember less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how. In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it. In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location (位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called “transactive memory (交互记忆)” According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing. 1. The passage begins with two questions to ________. A. introduce the main topic B. show the author’s attitude C. describe how to use the Internet D. explain how to store information 2. What can we learn about the first experiment? A. Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer. B. The two groups remembered the information equally well. C. The first group did not try to remember the information. D. The second group did not understand the information. 3. In transactive memory, people ________. A. keep the information in mind B. change the quantity of information C. organize information like a computer D. remember how to find the information 4. What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow's research? A. We are using memory differently. B. We are becoming more intelligent. C. We have poorer memories than before. D. We need a better way to access information. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 【解析】 【分析】本文是议论文。文章主要讲的是互联网给人类的记忆带来的影响。互联网使用者越来越依赖互联网来储存信息，人们这样做是否会丧失记忆事物的能力呢？专家怀疑互联网可能正在改变人们的记忆内容和方式。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.”专家们想知道，互联网是否正在改变我们的记忆，以及如何改变我们的记忆？这是本文的中心话题。因此推断，作者使用两个问句是为了引出要讨论的话题。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.”可知第一组没有试着记住信息。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called "transactive memory (交互记忆)"”可知，在交互记忆里，人们记得怎样找到信息。故选D。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing”可知，互联网对人们的记忆产生的影响是它改变了我们使用记忆力的方式。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·河北衡水·期中） The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has announced plans to take a limited amount of water from rivers that feed Mono Lake this year, a step that environmentalists say will help build on a recent rise in the lake’s level over the last year. DWP said it plans to import 4,500 acre-feet of water from the Mono Basin’s current year runoff (径流), the same amount that was diverted (外调) the previous year, and enough to supply about 18,000 households for a year. DWP officials detailed their expected water diversions from the region of the Eastern Sierra in an annual plan, which began in April. Environmentalists praised the decision by city officials as an important step. “It’s a historic decision in the history of Mono Lake,” said Mark Gold, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Environmentalists said it’s the first time in 30 years that city officials have announced plans to take less water than the maximum amount allowed under a 1994 ruling by the State Water Resources Control Board. However, DWP said in the plan that it will review water conditions in November, and at that point could still decide to import additional water if necessary, up to the limit of 16,000 acre-feet. The city has been diverting water from the Mono Basin since 1941, transporting it south through the Los Angeles Aqueduct. For decades, diverting water from the area’s rivers led to a sharp drop in the lake. Mono Lake houses endangered birds such as Wilson’s phalaropes, which feed on the insects near the lake. “The decision by city officials opens the door to have that conversation about how we go forward in the years ahead and make sure we achieve the protection at Mono Lake,” Gold said. 1. Why did DWP announce the plans about Mono Lake? A. To supply water to more families. B. To stop the rainwater flowing to it. C. To reduce the loss caused by floods. D. To make its water return to normal. 2. What will DWP probably do this November? A. Limit the water in the lake. B. Revise its plan as needed. C. Increase the price of water. D. Put an end to a 1994 policy. 3. What did Gold think of the water decision? A. It will be applied to other fields. B. It will threaten other native wildlife. C. It is good for the local ecosystem. D. It is protested by the city officials. 4. In which part of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Environment. B. Technology. C. Education. D. History. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了洛杉矶水电局（DWP）宣布计划从流入莫诺湖的河流中抽取有限量的水，这一举措得到了环保主义者的赞扬，认为这将有助于莫诺湖水位在去年上升的基础上继续上升。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has announced plans to take a limited amount of water from rivers that feed Mono Lake this year, a step that environmentalists say will help build on a recent rise in the lake’s level over the last year.(洛杉矶水电局（DWP）宣布了今年从流入莫诺湖的河流中抽取有限水量的计划，环保人士称这一举措将助力延续去年该湖水位近期上涨的趋势)”可知，DWP宣布关于莫诺湖的计划是为了使其水位恢复正常。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“However, DWP said in the plan that it will review water conditions in November, and at that point could still decide to import additional water if necessary, up to the limit of 16,000 acre-feet.(不过，DWP在计划中称，将在11月评估水资源状况，届时若有必要，仍可能决定额外调水，最高可调水量为1.6万英亩英尺)”可知，DWP计划在11月评估水资源状况，并可能根据需要调整调水量（如增加调水），即DWP可能在今年11月根据需要修改其计划。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中““The decision by city officials opens the door to have that conversation about how we go forward in the years ahead and make sure we achieve the protection at Mono Lake,” Gold said.(Gold说：“市政府官员的决定为我们开启了对话之门，让我们得以探讨未来几年如何推进工作，确保实现对莫诺湖的保护。”)”以及前文提到莫诺湖是濒危鸟类栖息地可推知，Gold认为这项关于水的决定对当地的生态系统是有益的。故选C。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has announced plans to take a limited amount of water from rivers that feed Mono Lake this year, a step that environmentalists say will help build on a recent rise in the lake’s level over the last year.(洛杉矶水电局（DWP）宣布了今年从流入莫诺湖的河流中抽取有限水量的计划，环保人士称这一举措将助力延续去年该湖水位近期上涨的趋势)”结合全文内容可知，文章围绕洛杉矶水电局的调水计划对莫诺湖水位、生态系统（如濒危鸟类栖息地）的影响展开，核心讨论水资源管理与环境保护的关系，由此推断，文章可能出现在报纸的“环境”版面。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·河南商丘·期中） Big storms and tornadoes hit Oklahoma late at night on Sunday. They threw cars around and uprooted trees and sent debris (碎片) flying through the air. Many people got hurt, and 11 needed to go to the hospital. Much of the damage was reported in the state capital of Oklahoma City, near the state’s center, but it happened in other places too. The early morning storms set off tornado warnings that extended (延伸) south to the Arkansas state line. Rain caused floods, and lightning started a house fire. More than 99,000 Oklahoma homes and stores lost power during the overnight storms. Richard Thompson, the main weather forecaster in Oklahoma, thought six or more tornadoes would hit the state overnight. He told people to get ready for more rain and severe weather on Monday. “We’re not done yet,” he said. A warning for tornadoes was in place for central and southeast Oklahoma until 8 pm on Sunday. Other places were warned about thunderstorms and floods. In the town of Choctaw, east of Oklahoma City, firefighters and police checked houses to see if anyone was hurt. The town’s mayor, Chad Allcox, said a whole neighborhood was destroyed with power lines down everywhere and lots of roads blocked, which made it hard to find and help people. As recovery efforts began, Oklahoma would face more challenges ahead with people coming together to rebuild and support those affected by the storms. 1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A. How the storms formed. B. Types of natural disasters. C. Measures to deal with storms. D. The damage caused by storms and tornadoes. 2. What did Richard Thompson say about the weather in Oklahoma on Monday? A. The tornadoes would stop. B. It would improve soon. C. The bad weather would continue. D. The temperature would drop significantly. 3. What did firefighters and police do after the disaster in Choctaw? A. They set up roadblocks. B. They went door to door to check for injuries. C. They gave out food and water. D. They helped with the cleanup. 4. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A news report. B. A history textbook. C. A travel magazine. D. A health guideline. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了Oklahoma及其周边地区遭遇强烈风暴和所受到的影响。 【1题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Big storms and tornadoes hit Oklahoma late at night on Sunday. They threw cars around and uprooted trees and sent debris (碎片) flying through the air. Many people got hurt, and 11 needed to go to the hospital. Much of the damage was reported in the state capital of Oklahoma City, near the state’s center, but it happened in other places too. The early morning storms set off tornado warnings that extended (延伸) south to the Arkansas state line. Rain caused floods, and lightning started a house fire. More than 99,000 Oklahoma homes and stores lost power during the overnight storms. (周日深夜，大风暴和龙卷风袭击了俄克拉荷马州。他们把汽车掀翻，连根拔起树木，把碎片吹到空中。许多人受伤，11人需要去医院。据报道，大部分破坏发生在俄克拉荷马城，靠近该州中心，但其他地方也发生了这种情况。清晨的风暴引发了龙卷风警报，警报范围向南延伸至阿肯色州边界。降雨引发洪水，闪电引发房屋火灾。在夜间风暴中，俄克拉荷马州超过9.9万户家庭和商店断电)”可知，第一段主要讲述了暴风雨和龙卷风造成的破坏。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Richard Thompson, the main weather forecaster in Oklahoma, thought six or more tornadoes would hit the state overnight. He told people to get ready for more rain and severe weather on Monday.(俄克拉荷马州的主要天气预报员理查德·汤普森认为，一夜之间将有六个或更多的龙卷风袭击该州。他告诉人们，要为周一更多的降雨和恶劣天气做好准备)”以及第三段““We’re not done yet,” he said. A warning for tornadoes was in place for central and southeast Oklahoma until 8 pm on Sunday. Other places were warned about thunderstorms and floods.(“我们还没结束呢，”他说。俄克拉荷马州中部和东南部的龙卷风警报将持续到周日晚上8点。其他地方则收到了雷暴和洪水的警告)”可知，Richard Thompson表示周一还会有更多的降雨和恶劣天气，即恶劣天气会持续，故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In the town of Choctaw, east of Oklahoma City, firefighters and police checked houses to see if anyone was hurt. (在俄克拉荷马城东部的乔克托镇，消防队员和警察挨家挨户检查房屋，看看是否有人受伤)”可知，消防队员和警察在乔克托镇的灾后工作中，是挨家挨户检查房屋，看是否有人受伤。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Big storms and tornadoes hit Oklahoma late at night on Sunday. (周日深夜，大风暴和龙卷风袭击了俄克拉荷马州) ”可知，文章主要报道了俄克拉荷马州周日深夜遭遇的暴风雨和龙卷风灾害，包括灾害造成的破坏、气象专家的预警以及灾后的救援和恢复工作，这符合新闻报道的特点，即及时报道突发事件及其相关情况，因此文章最可能来自一篇新闻报道。故选A。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $