2026届高三英语各地模考或重点中学（联考）阅读专项训练十四（C篇）

2026届高三英语各地模考或重点中学（联考）阅读专项训练十四（C篇）及答案详解 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一. （2026·黑龙江哈尔滨·一模） There was nearly a world without horses. At the end of the last ice age, warming temperatures turned the grasslands where horses roamed into swamps (沼泽地) and forests. Humans hunted them heavily for meat. Wild horses did, in fact, go extinct in North America around 7,600-12,000 years ago. You could say that by stopping hunting and starting to domesticate (驯养) them, humans saved horses. Humans were forever changed by their horse partnership. Able to gallop at more than 64 kph and to convey heavy objects, horses altered the course of empires and determined victors and losers in battle. They also transformed the way people could hunt, communicate, trade and even dress. Trousers spread only after horses were domesticated, as an innovation for riding. The oldest surviving pairs, dating to 1300 BC, belonged to horsemen.       A number of new books have come out looking at the horse’s impact on human history. David Chaffetz, a scholar of Asian history, focuses his deeply researched, elegantly written Raiders, Rulers and Traders on the interplay, a defining aspect of Chinese, Indian and Persian civilizations, between horse-borne nomads (游牧民族) and settled people. He argues, “What we now call the Silk Road should more accurately be called the Horse Road, for it was the horse, and not silk, that drew buyers and sellers together to form the first large-scale international trading routes.” Superior horses and horsemanship continued to determine sweeping population movements. Mastery of mounts brought the Huns into Europe, the Arabs into Spain and the Turks into India and Anatolia. Horses also spread the vast Mongol armies under Genghis Khan across nearly the whole of the Eurasian land mass. A look at the “biotechnology” of the horse explains its usefulness. In terms of power, a horse packs more than ten times that of a human. People still use “horsepower” as a way to quantify power. It is only in the past 100 years, since the invention and spread of automobiles, that horses have become less essential to human civilization and people’s daily lives. However, as these books make clear, it would be unwise to set horses aside in people’s memories. They deserve enduring respect, for their presence changed the world. 1．What caused the extinction of wild horses in North America? A．Habitat loss and failure to adapt. B．Urban expansion and domestication. C．Overpopulation and natural enemies. D．Environmental changes and overhunting. 2．Which of the following will David agree with according to his book? A．Horses were mainly raised and used by settled people. B．Nomadic people benefited greatly from horse-related trade. C．Horses were more crucial than silk in trade along ancient routes. D．Horses were mainly used by settled people for long-distance trade. 3．What is the author’s attitude to the historical role of horses? A．Critical. B．Admiring. C．Dismissive. D．Neutral. 4．Which can serve as the best title of the text? A．Humans’ Impact on the Horse and Its Civilization Role B．The Horse: A Forgotten Animal in Human History C．The Horse: Shaping the Course of Human Civilization D．The Biological Advantages of Domesticated Horses 二. （2026·河北邯郸·一模） When humans search for food — whether by gathering, hunting or fishing — they rely not only on personal experience but also on information gained from observing others. A large-scale field study has explored how social information shapes such decisions, using ice-fishing competitions in Finland as a natural research setting. The study, published in Science, was conducted by an international research team that observed 74 experienced ice fishers during competitions in eastern Finland. Using GPS watches and wearable cameras, the researchers recorded more than 16,000 decisions across 477 fishing trips on ten lakes, tracking where the participants chose to fish and when they decided to move on. Based on these detailed movement and contextual data, the scientists developed computational models to uncover the decision-making strategies behind the fishers’ behavior. Their analysis showed that the participants combined three main sources of information: personal catch experience, the actions of other anglers (垂钓者), and ecological features such as the structure of the lakebed. The study found that success influenced how much people relied on social information. The fishers who caught fish tended to trust their own experience, while those who were unsuccessful paid closer attention to where others were fishing. After catching a fish, the participants often focused their search in nearby areas, a pattern known as “area-restricted search”, which became stronger in crowded locations. The decisions to leave a spot were relatively simple: Those who went a long time without a catch were more likely to move elsewhere. The differences also emerged across age and gender. Women relied more on social cues than men, while older participants tended to stay longer in one place and were less likely to avoid unproductive areas. In lakes with more fish, anglers changed locations more frequently. Beyond fishing, the study demonstrates the value of combining real-world data with the decision models to study human behavior outside laboratory settings. The researchers suggest that this approach could inform resource and conservation management, helping explain how hotspots form and how overuse, such as overfishing, might be prevented. 5．How did the researchers collect information about the ice fishers’ behavior? A．By reviewing reports published in Science. B．By interviewing 74 experienced participants. C．By recording the movements and actions using wearable devices. D．By observing the participants in controlled laboratory experiments. 6．When did the fishers rely more on social information according to the study? A．When the fishing areas were less crowded. B．When the ice fishing competitions reached the final. C．When they were confident in their own fishing skills. D．When they failed to achieve good results by themselves. 7．Why does the author mention age and gender in paragraph 5? A．To conduct a further analysis. B．To describe a detailed process. C．To propose a practical solution. D．To confirm a reasonable assumption. 8．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning the study? A．Its limitations. B．Its significance. C．Its scientific principles. D．Its sampling methods. 三.（2026·湖北·一模） Culture clash means the tensions and conflicts caused by different working habits, communication styles, and ways of thinking inside a company. This often happens between employees of different generations, separate departments, or people from various cultural backgrounds. With the rapid growth of remote work and the wide use of AI technology, workplaces have become more complex. This leads to more frequent misunderstandings and frictions among colleagues. There are three main factors that cause such conflicts. First, employees at different career stages often have different ideas about company development and management. For example, young workers may want quick changes, while senior staff may prefer stability. Disagreements about corporate culture often push many talented employees to leave their jobs. Second, cross-cultural differences can easily cause misunderstandings when companies do business internationally. What is polite in one culture may be rude in another. Third, company mergers often lead to clear culture clashes because the two companies usually have very different values and rules. Although culture clash is hard to avoid in modern companies, effective methods can be used to reduce its bad influence. Respecting cultural differences and valuing the strengths of each group are very necessary. Clear and regular communication helps build trust and understanding. Providing professional cross-cultural training can also improve cooperation and cut down on unnecessary conflicts. If managed correctly, culture clash will not hurt the organization. Instead, it can help create a more positive and active working environment, strengthen team spirit and cooperation, and further improve the company’s overall competitiveness in the global market. 9．What is the text mainly about? A．Keys to managing cross-cultural conflicts B．Reasons for global market success. C．Ways to reduce employee stress. D．Causes and solutions to culture clash. 10．According to the text, why might talented employees choose to leave their jobs? A．They are unwilling to accept different working styles. B．They prefer working in companies with different rules. C．They find it hard to agree with the company’s culture. D．They are dissatisfied with their salary and benefits. 11．What can be inferred from the last paragraph about culture clash? A．It can be a driving force for company growth. B．It has little impact on a company’s development. C．It is the main cause of employee turnover. D．It should be possibly avoided in global business. 12．What is the author’s attitude towards culture clash? A．Doubtful. B．Hopeful. C．Worried. D．Uncaring. 四. （2026·云南·模拟预测） Cross-cultural study tours, exemplified by international students’ experiences in Chinese universities, have come out as a vital component of global education. Far beyond tourism, these programs cultivate competencies essential for navigating an interconnected world, as illustrated by the journey of Ada, an American student in Beijing. Participants often face linguistic and cultural barriers. Ada initially struggled with rapid Mandarin in physics classes and conflicts between collectivist lab norms (emphasizing group effort) and her individualist learning style. Such challenges, however, became opportunities to develop adaptability — a core 21st-century skill. By working with a bilingual “culture buddy”, she learned to reframe “differences” as complementary (互补) perspectives, turning potential frustration into cognitive growth. The tours emphasize experiential learning over textbook knowledge. Ada’s field trip to study bird migration, where she combined Western data analysis with Chinese ink-wash sketching, demonstrated how cross-cultural integration enriches problem-solving. Joint projects, like mapping the village ecosystem, further nourished teamwork and respect for diverse approaches. These experience allow a sense of shared responsibility for global issues, from environment conservation to cultural preservation. Living with local peers and participating in daily routines — from trying spicy cuisine to using mobile payments — breaks down stereotypes. Ada’s initial hesitation gave way to genuine connections: she presented American holidays to classmates and received handwritten notes in return. This joint exchange boosts empathy, teaching students to see the world through others’ eyes. Essentially, cross-cultural study tours transform “strangers” into “global neighbors”. By integrating challenges, cooperation, and immersion, they equip students with the mindset and skills to thrive in a diverse world — proving that education’s true value lies not in avoiding differences, but in celebrating them. 13．What can be inferred about Ada’s initial experience? A．She made difficulties into chances for growth. B．She skillfully handled cultural barriers first. C．The culture buddy totally solved her problems. D．The challenges made her give up her studies. 14．What does Ada’s bird migration study prove about cross-cultural mixing? A．It urges scientific research. B．It enhances problem-solving. C．It assists experiential learning. D．It promotes the application of data. 15．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Ada’s personal hobbies in China. B．Mobile payments’ popularity abroad. C．Sharing culture builds cultural empathy. D．Holidays bridge culture recognition gap. 16．What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．Ada’s Experience in China: Breaking Ice B．Cross-cultural Output: Defeating Barriers C．Ada’s Journey: From Frustration to Friendship D．Cultural Exchange: A Path to Global Neighbors 五.（2026·浙江·二模） Swindale Beck meanders (蜿蜒) through fields, farmland and valleys. However, not long ago, the river took a far more straight course. A healthy river should be winding, free flowing and filled with wildlife. The ideal river is “very dynamic, messy and chaotic”, says Glen Swainson, a manager of RSPB．In Britain, however, 97% of rivers are broken up by artificial barriers. And for centuries rivers have been slowly artificially straightened to stop water from flooding and spilling onto farmland and houses. But removing a river’s natural meanders has, in fact, achieved the opposite effect. Instead, it has disrupted the flow of rivers and destroyed water habitats, water quality and heightened flood risk. As the poor health of Europe’s rivers and streams continues to make news, communities are turning towards natural solutions to restore their rivers. According to Tom Hayek, a natural flood management specialist, adding meanders into rivers has two benefits — it changes both the volume and the speed of water. Firstly, it decreases what’s known as flow conveyance. “When the length of the river is increased, you spread water over a wider area. This allows more water to sit up in the headwaters.” The second impact is on speed. Put simply, the more structure you add to the shape of a river, the slower the water will move down it. If it’s straight, water will “fly” through, says Hayek. When the flow of water is slowed, it creates deeper pools for fish to gather and rest. With meanders added to Swindale Beck, the results were astonishing, says Annabel Rushton, a visitor experience manager. “Within three months of that river being re-wiggled, the salmon (鲑鱼) were spawning (产卵) in that one kilometre area for the first time in over150 years,” she says. Scientists have also noted an increase in fish gathering. Then, there were the knock-on effects. Water-loving plants returned, providing cover for young fish to feed and hide. 17．Why were many rivers in Britain artificially straightened in the past? A．To increase the natural flow of rivers. B．To improve water habitats for wildlife. C．To create barriers for flood management. D．To protect people and land from floods. 18．What problem may be caused by removing a river’s meanders? A．Lower water levels. B．Poorer farming land. C．Worse water quality. D．Drier wildlife habitats. 19．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．The benefits of adding meanders. B．The impacts of straightening rivers. C．The examples of controlling floods. D．The needs of increasing water speed. 20．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Nature conservation is often a long game. B．Species co-exist and function as a whole. C．Eco-recovery can happen at a high speed. D．Bio-diversity relies on human intervention. 六.（2026·广东·一模） In recent years, wooden buildings have reached new heights, with rocketing timber skyscrapers completed or underway in countries like Norway, Switzerland and Australia. Now, real estate developer Atrium Ljungberg has announced plans to build the world’s largest “wooden city”, which will be constructed in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, from 2025. Stockholm Wood City will feature 7,000 office spaces and 2,000 homes in the city’s southeast, and will offer “a dynamic, urban environment with a mixture of workplaces, housing, restaurants and shops”, according to a press release. Set across 250,000 square meters, it has been described by its developer as “the world’s largest known construction project in wood”. Timber has been championed as a sustainable alternative to concrete and steel, with expensive new construction projects using wood besides single-family homes and office buildings. However, a mixed-use development of such size would be “a historic milestone for Swedish innovation capability”, said Annica Anas, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg. Although some experts have raised concerns over fire risks posed by wooden buildings, advocates argue that engineered timber burns at a relatively slow and predictable rate, making it safer than many conventional steel structures. Timber is also a “carbon sink”, which means that carbon dioxide removed from the air by trees is stored in the material rather than being returned to the atmosphere. Wooden buildings have been found to enjoy better indoor air quality and can be constructed with significantly lower carbon emissions than those made with conventional materials. The construction will not be as noisy as it is built from concrete and bricks, adds Ms Anas. This makes wooden buildings particularly suitable for urban redevelopment in general, since putting them up is less likely to annoy the neighbours. It should also be profitable. The wooden city is supposed to make commute easier and shorter. The website for the project describes Stockholm Wood City as a “five-minute city”, meaning that anywhere one would need to go would only be a five-minute walk. The first buildings in Stockholm Wood City are set to be completed in 2027. 21．What is Annica Anas’s attitude towards the “wooden city” developed in Stockholm? A．Critical. B．Doubtful. C．Appreciative D．Dismissive. 22．What is the advantage of wooden buildings over concrete and steel ones? A．They are much greener. B．They are built on a more solid base. C．They are more comfortable to live in. D．They are much stronger to resist heat. 23．Why are wooden buildings more appropriate for urban redevelopment? A．They are to the taste of all neighbours. B．Less noise is produced in construction. C．They can be built more quickly than other buildings. D．They can bring more profits to the developers. 24．What will the future life in the wooden city be probably like? A．It’s secure. B．It’s care-free. C．It’s unbearable. D．It’s convenient. 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 《2026届高三英语各地模考或重点中学（联考）阅读专项训练十四（C篇）及答案详解》参考答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 D C B C C D A B D C 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A B A B C D D C A C 题号 21 22 23 24 答案 C A B D 一. 1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 【难度】0.7 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述马曾濒临灭绝，被人类驯养后，深刻影响人类战争、贸易、文明进程，塑造人类文明，值得人类长久尊重与铭记。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“At the end of the last ice age, warming temperatures turned the grasslands where horses roamed into swamps (沼泽地) and forests. Humans hunted them heavily for meat. Wild horses did, in fact, go extinct in North America around 7,600-12,000 years ago.(在上个冰河时代末期，气温升高将马匹栖息的草原变成了沼泽和森林。人类为了获取肉类大量捕杀它们。事实上，野生马匹大约在7600到12000年前在北美灭绝了。)”可知，北美野生马灭绝的原因是环境变化和过度捕猎。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“He argues, “What we now call the Silk Road should more accurately be called the Horse Road, for it was the horse, and not silk, that drew buyers and sellers together to form the first large-scale international trading routes.”(他主张：“我们现在所说的丝绸之路应该更准确地称为马道，因为是马匹而非丝绸将买卖双方聚集在一起，形成了最初的大型国际贸易通道。”)”可知，David认为在古代商路中，马匹比丝绸更重要。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, as these books make clear, it would be unwise to set horses aside in people’s memories. They deserve enduring respect, for their presence changed the world.(然而，正如这些书籍所明确的那样，将马匹从人们的记忆中搁置一旁是不明智的。它们值得长久的尊重，因为它们的存在改变了世界。)”可知，作者对马匹的历史作用持赞赏态度。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文特别是最后一段“A look at the “biotechnology” of the horse explains its usefulness. In terms of power, a horse packs more than ten times that of a human. People still use “horsepower” as a way to quantify power. It is only in the past 100 years, since the invention and spread of automobiles, that horses have become less essential to human civilization and people’s daily lives. However, as these books make clear, it would be unwise to set horses aside in people’s memories. They deserve enduring respect, for their presence changed the world.(审视马的“生物技术”，便能明白其用途之广。论力量，马的体能是人类的十倍有余。如今人们仍在用“马力（horsepower）”来计量动力。直到近百年汽车发明并普及后，马对人类文明与日常生活的重要性才逐渐消退。但正如这些书籍所阐明的，将马从记忆中彻底搁置并非明智之举。它们改变了世界，值得我们永远铭记与敬重。)”可知，文章阐述了马匹从灭绝边缘被拯救后，如何深刻影响人类历史进程、改变帝国命运、推动贸易扩张，最终塑造人类文明，所以C项“The Horse: Shaping the Course of Human Civilization(马：塑造人类文明的历程)”符合文意。故选C项。 二. 5．C 6．D 7．A 8．B 【难度】0.73 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍一项关于人类在冰上捕鱼时如何结合个人经验与社会信息做决策的实地研究及其发现和意义。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Using GPS watches and wearable cameras, the researchers recorded more than 16,000 decisions across 477 fishing trips on ten lakes, tracking where the participants chose to fish and when they decided to move on.(研究人员使用GPS手表和可穿戴相机，在10个湖泊的477次捕鱼行程中记录了超过16000个决策，追踪参与者选择在哪里捕鱼以及何时决定离开。)”可知，研究人员通过可穿戴设备记录渔民的行动和行为来收集信息。故选C项。 6．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The fishers who caught fish tended to trust their own experience, while those who were unsuccessful paid closer attention to where others were fishing.(捕到鱼的渔民倾向于相信自己的经验，而那些没有成功的渔民则更关注其他人在哪里捕鱼。)”可知，当渔民自己没能取得好成果时，会更依赖社会信息。故选D项。 7．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“The differences also emerged across age and gender. Women relied more on social cues than men, while older participants tended to stay longer in one place and were less likely to avoid unproductive areas.(年龄和性别方面也出现了差异。女性比男性更依赖社会线索，而年长的参与者往往在一个地方待得更久，也不太会避开无收获的区域。)”可知，作者提到年龄和性别是为了进行进一步的分析。故选A项。 8．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“Beyond fishing, the study demonstrates the value of combining real-world data with the decision models to study human behavior outside laboratory settings. The researchers suggest that this approach could inform resource and conservation management, helping explain how hotspots form and how overuse, such as overfishing, might be prevented.(除了捕鱼之外，这项研究证明了将真实世界数据与决策模型相结合来研究实验室环境之外的人类行为的价值。研究人员表示，这种方法可以为资源和保护管理提供参考，有助于解释热点区域如何形成，以及如何防止过度捕捞等过度使用行为。)”可知，最后一段主要讲这项研究的意义。故选B项。 三. 9．D 10．C 11．A 12．B 【难度】0.75 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了职场中文化冲突的成因、影响以及如何将其转化为积极因素，促进公司发展。   9．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章第一段“Culture clash means the tensions and conflicts caused by different working habits, communication styles, and ways of thinking inside a company. This often happens between employees of different generations, separate departments, or people from various cultural backgrounds.(文化冲突是指公司内部由于不同的工作习惯、沟通方式和思维方式而引起的紧张和冲突。这种情况经常发生在不同年龄、不同部门或不同文化背景的员工之间)”介绍文化冲突的定义与发生场景；第二段中心句为“There are three main factors that cause such conflicts.(造成这种冲突的主要因素有三个)”，本段详细说明文化冲突产生的三大原因；第三段中心句为“Although culture clash is hard to avoid in modern companies, effective methods can be used to reduce its bad influence.(虽然在现代企业中，文化冲突是难以避免的，但可以采取有效的方法来减少其不良影响)”，本段阐述缓解文化冲突负面影响的有效方法；第四段说明合理管理文化冲突的积极意义。根据全文内容可知，文章主要围绕文化冲突的成因与解决办法展开论述。故选D。 10．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Disagreements about corporate culture often push many talented employees to leave their jobs.(关于企业文化的分歧常常迫使许多有才华的员工离职)”可知，有才华的员工离职是因为无法认同公司的文化。故选C。 11．推理判断题。根据最后一段“If managed correctly, culture clash will not hurt the organization. Instead, it can help create a more positive and active working environment, strengthen team spirit and cooperation, and further improve the company’s overall competitiveness in the global market.(如果管理得当，文化冲突不会伤害组织。相反，它可以帮助创造一个更加积极主动的工作环境，加强团队精神和合作，进一步提高公司在全球市场上的整体竞争力)”可推断，文化冲突若处理得当，可以成为公司发展的动力。故选A。 12．推理判断题。根据最后一段作者指出文化冲突若管理得当可带来积极影响，如“create a more positive and active working environment, strengthen team spirit and cooperation, and further improve the company’s overall competitiveness(创造一个更加积极主动的工作环境，加强团队精神和合作，进一步提高公司在全球市场上的整体竞争力)”，可以看出作者对文化冲突持积极、抱有希望的态度。故选B。 四. 13．A 14．B 15．C 16．D 【难度】0.75 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章以美国学生Ada在中国的经历为例，介绍跨文化研学旅行的意义及对学生能力的培养。 13．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Ada initially struggled with rapid Mandarin in physics classes and conflicts between collectivist lab norms (emphasizing group effort) and her individualist learning style. (Ada 最初在物理课上难以适应语速较快的普通话，也面临着集体主义实验室规范（强调团队努力）与她个人主义学习风格之间的冲突)”以及“Such challenges, however, became opportunities to develop adaptability — a core 21st-century skill. (然而，这些挑战成为了培养适应能力的机会 —— 这是 21 世纪的一项核心技能)”可推断，Ada最初的经历中，她将遇到的困难转化成了成长的机会。故选A项。 14．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Ada’s field trip to study bird migration, where she combined Western data analysis with Chinese ink-wash sketching, demonstrated how cross-cultural integration enriches problem-solving. (Ada 去研究鸟类迁徙的实地考察中，将西方的数据分析与中国的水墨画素描相结合，这展示了跨文化融合如何丰富解决问题的方式)”可知，Ada 的鸟类迁徙研究证明了跨文化融合能增强解决问题的能力。故选B项。 15．主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“Living with local peers and participating in daily routines — from trying spicy cuisine to using mobile payments — breaks down stereotypes. (与当地同龄人同住，参与日常生活 —— 从尝试辛辣美食到使用移动支付 —— 打破了刻板印象)”以及“This joint exchange boosts empathy, teaching students to see the world through others’ eyes. (这种联合交流增强了同理心，教会学生从他人的角度看世界)”可知，该段主要讲述了通过文化分享，Ada与当地同学建立联系，增强了文化同理心。故选C项。 16．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章开篇点明跨文化研学旅行是全球教育的重要组成部分，接着以Ada的经历为例，介绍了跨文化研学旅行如何帮助学生克服障碍、增强能力、建立同理心，最后总结跨文化研学旅行能将“陌生人”变成 “全球邻居”。D选项“文化交流：通往全球邻居的道路”能概括全文主旨，适合作本文标题。故选D项。 五. 17．D 18．C 19．A 20．C 【难度】0.75 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述英国很多河流被截弯取直以防止洪水泛滥，事实上，这反而产生了相反的效果，专家指出恢复河流弯道具有生态与防洪效益。 17．细节理解题。根据第二段中“And for centuries rivers have been slowly artificially straightened to stop water from flooding and spilling onto farmland and houses.(而且数百年来，河流一直被人为地逐渐拉直，以防止洪水泛滥并避免水流溢出农田和房屋)”可知，河流被人工拉直是为了保护农田和人员免受洪水侵害。故选D。 18．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Instead, it has disrupted the flow of rivers and destroyed water habitats, water quality and heightened flood risk.(相反，这破坏了河流的流动并破坏了水生生物的栖息地、水质，并增加了洪水风险)”可知，这样做使得水质变差。故选C。 19．主旨大意题。根据第四段内容，结合首句“According to Tom Hayek, a natural flood management specialist, adding meanders into rivers has two benefits — it changes both the volume and the speed of water.(据自然洪水管理专家Tom Hayek称，在河流中增加弯道有两个好处——它既能改变水流的量，也能改变水流的速度)”可知，该段主要通过专家之口解释了增加河流弯道如何通过物理机制降低流速并减少洪灾风险，旨在说明增加弯道带来的积极影响，故选A。 20．推理判断题。根据最后一段“With meanders added to Swindale Beck, the results were astonishing, says Annabel Rushton, a visitor experience manager. “Within three months of that river being re-wiggled, the salmon (鲑鱼) were spawning (产卵) in that one kilometre area for the first time in over150 years,” she says. Scientists have also noted an increase in fish gathering. Then, there were the knock-on effects. Water-loving plants returned, providing cover for young fish to feed and hide.(Annabel Rushton是一位游客体验经理，她表示，当斯温戴尔河增加了弯曲部分后，结果令人震惊。“在那条河重新弯曲后的三个月内，这条河的一公里范围内（出现了）鲑鱼产卵的现象，这是超过 150 年来首次发生的情况。”她说。科学家还注意到鱼类聚集的数量有所增加。此外，还有连锁反应。喜水的植物重新生长，为幼鱼提供了遮蔽处，让它们能够觅食和躲避)”可知，河流重新蜿蜒后，其结果是“惊人的：短短三个月内，鲑鱼就在此产卵，这是150年来的第一次。同时其他鱼类数量增加，水生植物也随之恢复，这些事实有力地证明了生态恢复的速度可以非常之快。故选C。 六. 21．C 22．A 23．B 24．D 【难度】0.75 【导语】这篇文章是一篇说明文。主要介绍了房地产开发商计划在斯德哥尔摩建造世界上最大的“木城”，阐述了木结构建筑相比传统混凝土和钢结构在环保、防火、施工噪音以及居住便捷性等方面的优势。 21．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“However, a mixed-use development of such size would be “a historic milestone for Swedish innovation capability”, said Annica Anas, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg. (然而，Atrium Ljungberg的首席执行官安妮卡·阿纳斯（Annica Anas）表示，如此规模的混合用途开发项目将是“瑞典创新能力的历史性里程碑”。)”可知，首席执行官将这一项目称为“历史性里程碑”，这是极高的评价，表明她对此持赞赏态度。故选C项。 22．细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二、三句“Timber is also a “carbon sink”, which means that carbon dioxide removed from the air by trees is stored in the material rather than being returned to the atmosphere. Wooden buildings have been found to enjoy better indoor air quality and can be constructed with significantly lower carbon emissions than those made with conventional materials. (木材也是一种“碳汇”，这意味着树木从空气中吸收的二氧化碳储存在材料中，而不是返回到大气中。研究发现，木结构建筑的室内空气质量更好，并且与传统材料建造的建筑相比，其施工过程中的碳排放量要低得多。)”可知，木结构建筑在固碳、改善室内空气质量和降低碳排放方面都优于传统建筑，这些都体现了其更环保的特点。故选A项。 23．细节理解题。根据文章第五段前两句“The construction will not be as noisy as it is built from concrete and bricks, adds Ms Anas. This makes wooden buildings particularly suitable for urban redevelopment in general, since putting them up is less likely to annoy the neighbours. (阿纳斯（Anas）女士补充说，这种建筑的噪音不像用混凝土和砖块建造那么大。这使得木结构建筑总体上特别适合城市再开发，因为建造它们不太可能打扰邻居。)”可知，木结构建筑更适合城市再开发的原因是施工过程中产生的噪音较小。故选B项。 24．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段第二句“The website for the project describes Stockholm Wood City as a “five-minute city”, meaning that anywhere one would need to go would only be a five-minute walk. (该项目网站将斯德哥尔摩木城描述为一个“五分钟城市”，这意味着人们需要去的任何地方都只需步行五分钟。)”可知，未来的木城去各个地方都在步行五分钟范围内，表明未来的生活将非常便捷。故选D项。 答案第1页，共2页 答案第1页，共2页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $