UNIT 2 Section Ⅱ Reading and Thinking（1）(课时跟踪检测)(学用Word)-【优学精讲】2025-2026学年高中英语必修第三册（人教版）

Section Ⅱ　Reading and Thinking（1） Ⅰ.阅读理解 A 　　（2025·浙江省杭州高级中学高一检测）If you’re searching for a vacation spot that hits both your fix for city life and access to nature， Seattle is the perfect place to visit.Located in Washington， it’s home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the country. Space Needle 　　You’ll get the opportunity to climb to a few levels of the observation tower and admire the impressive views of the Mississippi River and the mountains.You’ll also be able to visit the Loupe Lounge to enjoy a circling glass floor experience and a seat on a Skyriser — an angled glass bench on the open-air observation deck. Underground History Tour 　　This one-hour， small-group tour will take you into the fascinating world beneath Seattle’s streets.You’ll travel along the underground pathways constructed over a century ago and learn details about Seattle’s early history from your knowledgeable guide.You’ll hear stories of the Klondike Gold Rush， Skid Row and the area’s original inhabitants （居民）. Seattle Harbor Cruise 　　On this guided cruise， you’ll get a chance to admire the sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and learn more about the history of the city.You’ll head to Puget Sound to see a variety of wildlife in the inland body of water.The cruise comes with a full-service bar aboard where you can purchase cocktails， local wine， beer， snacks and much more while relaxing on the tour. Museum of Flight 　　You can explore the fascinating exhibits of the Museum of Flight.Inside， you’ll find 175 aircraft and spacecraft， thousands of artefacts and rare photographs.You’ll learn about the history of flight from humble beginnings to the fighter planes of World War Ⅰ and Ⅱ.You can even step aboard a Boeing plane and view a space shuttle in the Aviation Pavilion. 1.Which place will help you learn about space adventure？（　　） A.Space Needle. B.Underground History Tour. C.Museum of Flight. D.Seattle Harbor Cruise. 2.What can visitors do on Seattle Harbor Cruise？（　　） A.Overlook from the Olympic Mountains. B.Enjoy various kinds of food and drink. C.See a variety of wildlife in deep oceans. D.Admire splendid views of the Mississippi. 3.What can you get in all the four tourist spots？（　　） A.Mental relaxation. B.Historical knowledge. C.A free guide. D.A flying experience. B 　　（2025·深圳高一期末）Growing up on a remote Michigan farm， Henry Ford knew little of all this — but he soon showed his interest more in the industrial future than in the agricultural past.His father， William， hoped his eldest son would join him on the farm， and finally take it over.But Henry hated farm work and did everything he could to avoid it.It was not that he was lazy but that the repeated daily life on the farm upset him. 　　If given a mechanical （机械的） job to do， he would be set to work eagerly.When he was twelve， he became almost uncontrollably interested in clocks and watches.Soon he was repairing clocks and watches for friends. 　　In 1876， his wife died in childbirth.Henry suffered a blow and decided to get away from the farm as soon as he could.Three years later， he worked as a mechanic in Detroit.One day in 1877， when he first saw a steam-driven locomotive （蒸汽机车）， Henry went to the locomotive driver and asked him plenty of questions about the engine’s performance.From then on， Henry became crazy about steam engines.Later， with the help of an old co-worker， Henry got an engineer position at the Edison Detroit Electricity Company. 　　Although Henry quickly became chief engineer at the Detroit power factory， his interest in fuel engines took up his life.He spent most of his spare time trying to build an engine according to his own design.Henry went through the hard way to build an engine by hand from the beginning.It was two years before he succeeded in building a working car.It was unattractive-looking on bicycle wheels and driven by a rubber belt that connected the engine.Henry called it the “Quadricycle （四轮自行车）”. 4.What appealed to Henry Ford most when he was very young？（　　） A.Sports. B.Farm work. C.Machines. D.Art. 5.How did Ford’s wife lose her life？（　　） A.When she was giving birth. B.Because of a serious disease. C.Owing to a psychological problem. D.When she was experiencing a natural disaster. 6.When did Ford become mad about steam engines？（　　） A.Before he went to university to learn machinery. B.Before he got an engineer position at a company. C.After he made friends with the locomotive driver. D.After he asked some questions about a locomotive. 7.Which part of the working car is mentioned in the last paragraph？（　　） A.Objects that people can sit on in a vehicle. B.An object in a vehicle that can make it go slower or stop. C.Round objects under a vehicle that can turn when it moves. D.An object a driver can turn to control the direction that a vehicle goes in. C 　　Book fan， Drupta Vangapally， who goes to Highfield Primary School in Whinmoor， has been a member of Leeds Libraries from a young age and a regular visitor to nearby Whinmoor Library， borrowing an armful of books each time. 　　“I love going to the library and have an interest in various genres （类型）， but my favourites are the Horrible Histories books，” Drupta said. 　　When Whinmoor closed during the COVID-19 pandemic， Drupta was determined that when it reopened it would be better than ever.“I planned to buy some new books for other children to enjoy.I raised ￡150 by reading my favourite books online and Leeds Libraries doubled this.I got to choose all the new books， and I picked the types of books that my classmates would enjoy， such as Harry Potter and Horrible Histories，” he said. 　　The books chosen by Drupta for Whinmoor Library have also been bought for all the other libraries in Leeds so that children across the whole city can enjoy his selection. 　　“Joining the library is a fantastic way to introduce children to the exciting world of books and reading.Children can join the library for free as soon as they are born， and there are many activities for them，” said Andrea Ellison， Chief Librarian at Leeds City Council （市议会）.“And with many families in Leeds now on a budget （拮据）， our libraries are also fantastic places where children can simply spend time with their family， as well as enjoying events and activities that are either low cost or completely free.” 　　Mary Harland， Leeds City Council executive member for communities， expressed her thanks for Drupta’s fantastic efforts for Whinmoor Library.“He is a great example of how libraries can inspire and fire the imaginations of children of all ages.So， if your child is not already registered with Leeds Libraries， go ahead，” she said. 8.What can we learn about Drupta？（　　） A.He is a famous young writer. B.He has a strong love for reading. C.He likes to find second-hand books. D.He is good at organizing books by genre. 9.What did Drupta do for Whinmoor Library？（　　） A.He added new books to it. B.He attracted more children to it. C.He brought an online reading feature to it. D.He borrowed books from other libraries for it. 10.What did Andrea say about the library？（　　） A.It helps children discover their true interests. B.It shows children the wide impact of reading on life. C.It teaches children how to get along with their families. D.It offers an affordable and enjoyable space to children. 11.What can be the best title for the text？（　　） A.Reading the Books Drupta Has Read B.Turning Pages， Inspiring Changes C.Sharing Stories， Making Friends D.Visiting Every Library in Leeds D 　　（2025·淄博高一检测） Babies blink and cry — and a few weeks into their lives， they might smile.But do these movements mean that newborns have conscious （有意识的） experiences of understanding the world around them？ 　　Based on recent studies valuing babies’ brain activities and eye movements， the case for consciousness in newborns is increasingly strong.“We still don’t have a final answer， but new evidence has contributed to an increasing agreement that consciousness starts early， in comparison with other theories that claim we need more cognitive （认知的） development for babies to become conscious，” says Ferreira， professor of biology at the NYU School. 　　This new evidence for consciousness relies on methods that creatively value brain activities in newborns.Babies can’t respond to directions and sleep quite a bit， making their minds difficult to study.Ferreira’s new article discusses the new ways that scientists value whether babies are conscious： measuring brainwave responses to unexpected sounds， using imaging to value the brain’s networks， and tracking eye movements such as blinks to see how babies react to different stimuli （刺激）. 　　Knowing when and how consciousness arises is really important for parents’ relationships with babies.Parents usually already believe that their babies are conscious creatures and can experience suffering and pleasure.They try to make their babies comfortable and make sure that they have a better environment for their development.If we have a better understanding of babies’ conscious minds， we may be able to better the way we relate to babies. 　　This may also be useful for baby care.Until quite recently， people thought that babies needed more brain development to be able to feel pain.Now we know that even though the baby brain is still developing， the feeling of pain seems to already be there. 12.How did Ferreira get the new evidence？（　　） A.By measuring babies’ brain activities. B.By searching for related experience. C.By collecting unknown sounds. D.By comparing different pictures. 13.What is the challenge of studying consciousness in babies？（　　） A.Behavior observation is unreliable. B.Babies can’t follow researchers’ directions. C.Babies’ sleep state is completely different. D.Valuing the brain’s networks is not scientific. 14.What does the underlined word “This” in the last paragraph refer to？（　　） A.Tracking brains’ networks. B.The ways of stimulating eyes. C.Understanding how and when consciousness appears. D.Parents’ previous belief on taking care of kids. 15.What does the author imply in the last two paragraphs？（　　） A.Our knowledge of babies’ consciousness needs improvement. B.The development of the brain causes the feeling of pain. C.A comfortable environment cannot be ignored. D.The quality of present baby care is of low level. Ⅱ.阅读七选五 　　（2025·郑州部分学校高一开学联考）What happiness means is different for each person and may change over a lifetime.Many things are at play when we go for a happier life， but the key comes down to one main thing： quality relationships.The people who are connected to other people live longer， stay physically healthier and feel happier than lonely people.16.（　　）.Having one or two good friends is enough. 　　What can you do to live your happiest life？ Here are several tips. 　　Don’t ignore the basics 　　17.（　　） .The people who take care of their health live longer and have more years when they are free of illness as they get older.It means exercising regularly， eating well， sleeping enough， and not becoming too fat.Those things matter a lot. 　　18.（　　） 　　If you feel you don’t have enough people in your life to whom you’re connected， you can take active steps to make more relationships， to bring more people into your life.Then you should take small actions to stay in touch and to connect with people and keep the relationships strong. 　　Accept and greet changes 　　People change all the time， and it means relationships are changing， too.You need to learn to accommodate （适应） these changes.Bring as much curiosity as you can to the relationship.First of all， it helps the other person feel that you genuinely want to know.19.（　　）. 　　We hope these tips help put you on a path to what you consider to be a good， happy life.And remember： No life is happy all the time.20.（　　）.It’s not true for anybody that， “I just have to do everything right， and then I’ll be happy all the time.” A.Level up your social life B.Happiness changes from moment to moment C.Pay more attention to your own physical health D.These efforts don’t necessarily require heavy lifting E.Think about the key values that you couldn’t imagine your life without F.It also allows you to learn more about why they are thinking that way G.However， it doesn’t mean people without more partners are sure to get short or unhappy lives 5 / 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Section Ⅱ　Reading and Thinking（1） Ⅰ. 语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了西雅图的四个度假胜地。 1.C　细节理解题。根据Museum of Flight部分后三句可知，Museum of Flight能帮助你了解太空冒险。 2.B　细节理解题。根据Seattle Harbor Cruise部分最后一句可知，在Seattle Harbor Cruise，游客可以享受各种各样的美食和饮料。 3.A　细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，在这四个旅游景点，你可以适应城市生活并接触自然，你能得到精神放松。 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了亨利·福特从小对机械产生浓厚兴趣，并最终通过自己的努力成功制造出第一辆汽车的故事。 4.C　细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，亨利·福特小时候，机器最吸引他。 5.A　细节理解题。根据第三段首句可知，福特的妻子是在分娩时去世的。 6.D　细节理解题。根据第三段第四、五两句可知，福特是在问了司机一些关于蒸汽机车的问题之后对蒸汽机着迷的。 7.C　细节理解题。根据最后一段后三句可知，此处提到了最初汽车使用的轮子，即位于车辆下方且在移动时可以转动的圆形物体。 语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了小学生Drupta Vangapally筹钱为当地图书馆捐赠新书的故事。 8.B　细节理解题。根据第一段内容和第二段中的首句可知，Drupta 从小就是图书馆的常客，对各种类型的书都有兴趣，这充分体现了他非常热爱阅读。 9.A　细节理解题。根据第三、四段内容可知，Drupta为Whinmoor Library捐了一些新书。 10.D　推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知， Andrea提到在当前很多家庭都经济拮据的情况下，利兹市的图书馆为孩子们提供了一个和家人共处，低成本或免费参与活动的绝佳场所。由此可推知， Andrea认为图书馆为孩子们提供了一个负担得起的快乐空间。 11.B　标题归纳题。文章主要围绕Drupta对阅读的热爱以及他为Whinmoor Library捐赠新书的善举展开。Andrea的话强调了图书馆的重要性，为理解Drupta为图书馆捐书这一行为背后的深远意义做了铺垫。Drupta的举动让图书馆的资源更丰富，使更多孩子能在阅读中受益，彰显出阅读可以带来积极改变的力量。故B项最能概括文章的主旨。 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Ferreira的最新研究结果。新的证据使越来越多的人同意婴儿的意识开始得早这一理论，而其他理论声称我们需要让婴儿获得更多的认知发展才能让他们变得有意识。 12.A　细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，Ferreira是通过评估婴儿的大脑活动来获得新证据的。 13.B　细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，研究婴儿意识过程中的挑战是婴儿无法听从研究人员的指示。 14.C　代词指代题。画线词上段首句说明知道婴儿何时以及如何产生意识，对父母与婴儿的关系非常重要，从而推知，画线词为“理解意识如何以及何时出现”的意思。 15.A　推理判断题。根据最后两段可推知，作者在最后两段暗示了我们对婴儿意识的认知有待提高。 Ⅱ. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了追求幸福生活的关键要素及建议，强调关系质量、健康习惯、提升社交和适应变化。 16.G　由空前一句和空后一句可知，此处强调的是社交关系对幸福感的重要性，但并不需要大量的社交关系，有一两个好朋友就足够。G项强调了社交关系的质量而非数量，能承上启下，符合题意。 17.C　由小标题Don’t ignore the basics和空后内容可知，此处为段首句，强调的是关注自身健康的重要性。 18.A　由下段内容可知，本段建议提升社交生活。A项适合作为本段标题，概括了本段的主要内容。 19.F　由空前句可知，上文强调的是在人际关系中表现出好奇心和接纳变化的重要性，本空应承接上文，强调这样做的好处。F项进一步解释了表现出好奇心的好处，即能了解对方的想法，与上文相符。 20.B　由空前一句可知，本空应强调的是幸福感的变化性。B项能承接上文，强调了幸福感的动态性，符合题意。 5 / 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $