考前押题01 阅读理解6大常考话题（期中复习专项训练）高二英语下学期人教版

考前押题01 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 环境保护 话题4 发明与创造 话题2 个人经历 话题5 艺术家 话题3 社会问题与社会现象 话题6 个人保健 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 环境保护 Passage 1 Monet: The Immersive Experience, a captivating venture situated in the city of Liège, beckons enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the artistic realm of Claude Monet, a luminary of the French Impressionist movement and a paragon of nineteenth-century creativity. This innovative exhibition, designed to transport visitors into the very essence of Monet’s oeuvre, utilizes a cutting-edge digital format that encompasses a panoramic 360-degree display. Employing the latest in multimedia technology, the exhibition features monumental projections of Monet’s canvases, adorning the walls and floors of the venue, accompanied by an auditory symphony, the aromatic essence of flora, and narrated descriptions delivered in a multitude of languages, thereby breathing life into the artworks in an unprecedented manner. To delve deeply into the French master’s universe, patrons are ushered through a trilogy of thematic chambers, each a spectacle in its own right. These chambers not only offer a glimpse into Monet’s existence, but also bestow upon the visitors a trove of novel encounters and perspectives on his life, his artistic endeavors, and his celebrated creations. For those seeking logistical details: The exhibition commences from the month of March in the year 2024. The operational hours are as follows: On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the doors open at the tenth hour of the morning and close at the seventh hour of the evening. Fridays extend the closing time to the eighth hour of the evening, while Saturdays commence at the ninth hour of the morning and conclude at the eighth hour of the evening. Sundays follow a similar schedule, opening at the ninth hour and closing at the seventh hour, with Mondays and Tuesdays observing a closure. The anticipated duration for the visit is estimated to span between sixty to seventy-five minutes. The venue is located at Eglise Saint-Pholien, situated on Rue Saint-Pholien, with the postal code 4020 in the city of Liège. For further inquiries, it is advisable to peruse the Frequently Asked Questions section pertaining to this immersive experience. 1．How does the exhibition help visitors explore Monet’s paintings? A．It offers stages to visitors. B．It gives lectures on art. C．It uses digital technology. D．It provides language services. 2．What will visitors experience in the three rooms? A．A unique journey to Monet’s world. B．An introductory tour of painters. C．An exploration on French art. D．An encounter with Monet-inspired artworks. 3．Which of the following is a recommended visiting time? A．11:30 am (Wed, Feb 21). B．4:00 pm (Sun, Apr 7). C．8:30 am (Thur, Mar 28). D．10:00 am (Tue, Mar 19). Passage 2 The global shipping industry is alone responsible for three percent of the total greenhouse gas emissions (排放) humans produce. If left unaddressed, in a few decades, it will account for over 10 percent of the total man-made emissions. A new study from MIT researchers reveals a practical solution to this problem. The study authors have developed an emission-free approach to produce hydrogen (H₂) fuel, which generates only water when burned, for commercial ships. They also claim they can make hydrogen fuel using easily accessible resources. This isn’t the first study proposing the use of aluminum (a silver-gray metal that soda cans are made from) for producing hydrogen fuel. It’s already well known that when aluminum and water react, hydrogen is formed as one of the byproducts. Such chemical reactions, however, come with a sort of a dilemma: It only works when aluminum is used in its pure state. The moment aluminum meets with oxygen, such as in air, its surface immediately forms a protective layer that prevents further reactions.   During their study, the researchers turned recycled soda cans into small aluminum balls. They pretreated the aluminum balls with a rare-metal alloy (合金) that effectively purifies aluminum, making it into a pure form that can react with seawater to generate hydrogen. The salt ions (离子) in the seawater can in turn attract and recover the alloy, which can be reused to generate more hydrogen. The team found that this reaction successfully produced hydrogen gas, though slowly. They experimented with different chemicals including the ones that are typically found in kitchens and realized that adding coffee made a difference. “A low concentration of caffeine is enough to produce the same amount of hydrogen in just five minutes, compared to two hours without it,” the study authors note. “The next part is to figure out how to use this for trucks, trains, and maybe airplanes,” Aly Kombargi, lead study author, said. 4．How can the MIT researchers contribute to the shipping industry? A．By providing a clean energy source. B．By developing new fuel storage methods. C．By improving fuel efficiency in existing ships. D．By planning more convenient shipping routes 5．What is the challenge when making hydrogen from aluminum? A．Hydrogen is too expensive to make. B．The chemical reaction happens too slow. C．Aluminum easily reacts with oxygen. D．The metal surface prevents further reactions. 6．What can be inferred about the MIT researchers’ hydrogen generation process? A．It requires large quantities of alloy. B．It produces significant waste chemicals. C．It creates hydrogen in a sustainable cycle. D．It generates hydrogen with low purity. 7．What can be the best title for the text? A．Hydrogen Fuel: A Game Changer of Transportation B．Cans+ Seawater+ Coffee: A Greener Shipping Future C．Coffee: The Secret Substance for Clean Shipping Fuel D．Aluminum: A Pioneering Material for Hydrogen Production Passage 3 California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s according to a study published on Tuesday. The number of trees larger than two feet across has decreased by 50 percent on more than 46,000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decrease was nearly 75 percent. So serious is this issue that many environmentalists show their concern and try to figure out the main reasons behind it. Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters preferred big trees. Housing development encroached on the woods. Heavy wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources. But a study of California forests also documented a widespread death of big trees that was clear even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development. The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress by calculating how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into consideration such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness (潮湿) of soil and the timing of snowmelt (融雪). “Since the 1930s”, McIntyre said, “the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season. Although the government and organizations have been taking measures to deal with these problems, we may see even fewer big trees surviving in the next few decades, if these trends continue.” 8．What’s the purpose of the figures listed in Paragraph 1? A．To prove the seriousness of big-tree loss in California. B．To present the distribution of big trees in California forests. C．To compare the differences of big trees in the north and south. D．To show the different decrease of big trees in different regions. 9．What does the underlined phrase “encroached on” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Do good to. B．Take advantage of. C．Kept away from. D．Gave way to. 10．What is McIntyre’s attitude towards the current situation of big trees from the last paragraph? A．Confident. B．Doubtful. C．Concerned. D．Praising. 11．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．California’s Forests: Why Are Big Trees Important? B．California’s Big Trees: Will Cutting Be Prohibited Soon? C．California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone? D．California’s Big Trees: Should More Be Grown in California? Passage 4 What if there were a technology that could help to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions (排放), air pollution and environmental degradation, while improving health, reducing social inequality and boosting economic growth? There is, and in January 2026, it just turned 200. According to the International Energy Agency, transport currently accounts for around one-quarter of global CO2 emissions. Per passenger-kilometre, rail transport produces one-fifth of the emissions of car transport, and less than one-quarter of those of flying. Direct emissions can be cut to zero if trains are powered by fully renewable electricity. Rail transport also produces few air-polluting small particles (颗粒), which are harmful to health. This is particularly important in a world where cities are growing rapidly. Better public transport systems based on rail could help to reduce the unordered expansion of cities, as well as the land needed for roads, car parks and other car-related facilities. Cities with fewer cars and traffic jams are more liveable places where people are more willing to walk and cycle, obtaining the health benefits of these activities. They are also more inclusive, particularly for younger and older people who are less likely to own a vehicle. But it is not just cities. The United Kingdom is the birth place of the railways, but the country also offers an example of the effects disinvestment in railways can have. A 2024 study examined a sustained programme of cuts made to the nation’s railway network from the 1950s to the 1980s. It found that the rural areas most affected by the cuts saw population declines, job losses and drops in the number of skilled workers, relative to areas that were unaffected. Despite its benefits, since the mid-twentieth century, railway development in most countries has been overtaken by growth in road and air travel. As railways travel into their third century, it’s time to turn the tables. Research from across disciplines — including engineering, environmental science and urban planning — can help achieve a much-needed comeback of railways. 12．Why does the author ask the question in paragraph 1? A．To highlight the benefits of rail transport. B．To clarify the urgency of environmental problems. C．To explain the history of technology development. D．To present the great potentials of economic development. 13．What does the author try to illustrate by the figures in paragraph 2? A．Rail transport causes less pollution. B．Most people prefer to travel by plane. C．Renewable electricity is badly needed. D．Transport consumes most global energy. 14．What impact did the UK’s railway cuts have on badly affected rural areas? A．Failure in transport investment. B．Decline in people’s living space. C．Low-efficiency railway network. D．Socio-economic downturn. 15．What will be talked about next? A．Why policies are significant. B．Why various research is crucial. C．Why railways are more sustainable. D．Why economic growth is unstoppable. 话题2 个人经历 Passage 1 The Chinese Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu is often called the sage (圣人) of poetry. Unlike Li Bai, this poet wrote in various styles, and his works were often innovative (创新的) in language and subject matter. His poems were also filled with meaning. His innovation was not at all welcome. The readers of his time rarely showed much appreciation of his original and innovative works. The masses in fact hated and scolded them. Like many artists, Du Fu was only recognised for his genius long after his death. Du Fu was born in Luoyang, Henan Province. Although he came from an influential literary family, his early attempts to gain a position in the government by way of the exam system failed repeatedly. He was 43 years old when he finally managed to hold an official position. This was the time when Emperor Xuanzong was attracted to the beautiful Yang Yuhuan and made her his concubine (妃子), which Du Fu severely criticised in his Song of the Beautiful Ladies. As the emperor got distracted from important government affairs, some military leaders were becoming too powerful. Du Fu took office in 755, and in the same year a rebel(叛乱) leader An Lushan led his army into the capital of Tang Dynasty. The emperor fled to the west and left the governing of the state to his son. Du Fu and his family took the road north to escape the rebels. The poet left his family and tried to get to the headquarters of the new emperor, but he was caught and held prisoner by the rebels in Chang’an. After order was restored again, Du Fu got back his position in the capital. However, he did not enjoy the favour of the new emperor and was given a minor provincial post. In 759 he finally left this disgraceful position and spent the rest of his life wandering around the country. 1．What do we know about Li Bai’s poems? A．They were consistent in style. B．They were like the poems of Du Fu. C．They used more complex language. D．They were written in various styles. 2．What can we infer about Du Fu from the third paragraph? A．He didn’t like to be an official. B．He was not loyal to the emperor. C．He became an official in his thirties. D．He cared about government affairs. 3．What happened in the late years of Du Fu’s life? A．He changed his writing style. B．He wandered around the country. C．He was called back by the emperor. D．He enjoyed his minor provincial post. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Du Fu’s political career. B．Du Fu’s poetry and his life. C．The rule of Emperor Xuanzong. D．Du Fu’s contribution to the Tang Dynasty. Passage 2 Born and raised in the US, Michael used to be a smart and cheerful child who brightened every room he entered. However, his life took an unexpected turn when a severe illness forced him to miss numerous school days, leaving him struggling to keep up with his studies. Later, when he downgraded to a new class, he encountered bullies who made his school days a nightmare (噩梦). That summer, right after his graduating from his primary school, he, together with his parents, visited his grandma in Chongqing, China. Michael immediately fell in love with the city. Well aware of Michael’s situation in the US, his mother decided that they would make Chongqing their new home, hoping that the new environment could provide her son with a fresh start. For Michael, the transition to a local middle school came with its own set of challenges. He struggled with the unfamiliar dialect, the different teaching methods, and school schedules With determination, Michael put himself in his studies, diligently completing his assignments, constantly seeking guidance from his teachers and peers, and he went so far as to set his alarm for 5 a. m. each morning, all in the name of squeezing in some extra time to memorize Literary Chinese passages (文言文篇目). His hard work paid off. Michael gradually achieved remarkable academic progress, ultimately securing a place in a great local high school. During his senior year, Michael’s substitute English teacher, Linda CHEN, was deeply impressed by his language abilities and shared a video of him confidently speaking English outside of his classroom. The video quickly went viral, and Michael instantly became a sensation (轰动的人物) on campus due to his extraordinary linguistic skills and charming personality. Despite the newfound attention, Michael remained grounded and stayed committed to his studies, prioritizing his academic pursuits above all else. Michael’s diligence bore fruit when he was accepted into the Artificial Intelligence Institute of Wuhan University. His journey showcased the power of determination and resilience (适应能力), proving that even in the face of adversity (困境), one can achieve remarkable success. 5．Why did Michael’s mother decide to make Chongqing their new home? A．To escape from the atmosphere of insecurity. B．To get better medical care. C．To seek help from relatives and friends. D．To pursue his dream of Chinese learning. 6．What helped Michael improve his academic performance in the new school? A．Constant tolerance from teachers B．Michael’s enrolling in additional afterschool programs C．Michael’s participating in extracurricular activities D．Michael’s self-discipline and strong willpower 7．How did Michael become popular on campus? A．By attending a talent show B．Through the recommendation of his teachers C．By having his talent acknowledged. D．By taking advantage of his good appearance 8．What lesson can we learn from Michael’s experience? A．The importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. B．The benefits of moving to a new city for educational opportunities. C．The significance of learning a foreign language. D．The key impact of a supportive school environment on students’ success. Passage 3 It was my first academic conference as a Ph. D．student, and I should have been excited. It was a chance to show my research and meet new people. However, I stayed by the coffee station, too nervous to talk to anyone. I wanted to make connections, but I was afraid of being awkward or not important. By the end of the day, my business cards were still in my pocket. I was relieved it was over, but I also regretted missing another chance to make connections. I’m reflective and observant by nature, someone who prefers quiet moments to the bustle (喧闹) of crowds. The idea of stepping into formal networking situations felt scary. When I started my Ph.D．, I saw successful researchers worked with many people. I realized networking helped them. To succeed, I knew I needed to learn to network. It wasn’t easy. I tried at another conference with the best of intentions but still came up empty. My lab mate easily talked to someone and got invited to write a paper with a famous team. I stood there, right beside her — and yet, I let the moment slip by. That’s when it hit me: Networking wasn’t about impressing everyone in the room. It was about speaking up, embracing a bit of vulnerability (脆弱), and finding value in even the smallest exchanges. I’d been waiting for the perfect words, the ideal opening, the “right” moment — but I realized those moments rarely arrive on their own. The key was to let go of perfection and instead seek connection. So I started trying. I went to many events. At first, I was very nervous. My hands sweated, I forgot what to say, and my voice sometimes shook. I worried I sounded silly. But I kept trying. I hoped it would become easier. And it did. I learned to focus on making real connections, not on perfect networking. I started with small talks. For example, I once chatted with another student in a lunch line. We talked about our research and laughed about how strange academic events can be. It wasn’t a big career step, but it was a real connection. 9．How did the author feel at his first conference? A．Eager to distribute all his business cards. B．Anxious about interacting and stayed alone. C．Excited and confident to present his research. D．Disappointed by the quality of the coffee station. 10．What did the author realize about successful researchers? A．They always work hard and alone. B．Networking plays a key role in their success. C．They never feel awkward in social situations. D．Attending every conference leads to their success. 11．What was essential for improving the author’s networking? A．Attending only the biggest events. B．Memorizing a business card script. C．Focusing on connection rather than perfection. D．Waiting for the perfect networking opportunity. 12．What can we learn from the passage? A．Networking skills are more important than research abilities. B．Academic success depends entirely on one’s ability to network. C．Networking becomes effortless once you understand its principles. D．Even small social interactions can be meaningful networking steps. Passage 4 From a young age, I had dreamed of becoming a professional musician. I spent hours practicing the violin, imagining myself performing on grand stages. So, when I auditioned (试音) for a famed music academy, I believed it was my chance to take a major step toward my goal. The day the results were released, I rushed to check my email. My heart pounded as I opened the message. “We appreciate your audition” and “The competition was intense” were followed by “Unfortunately, we are unable to offer you a spot.” I stared at the screen in disbelief. All my dedication, all the years of effort — had they been for nothing? For weeks, I struggled with self-doubt. I questioned whether I had any talent at all. Every time I picked up my violin, I felt an overwhelming sense of failure. Just as I was about to give up, my music teacher sat me down for a conversation. She told me that rejection was not the end, but rather a redirection. She encouraged me to join a community orchestra (乐队), where I could continue to develop my skills and play music for the complete joy of it. At first, I hesitated. I had always associated success with first-rate programs and distinguished titles. But after some thought, I decided to give it a try. To my surprise, playing in the orchestra reawakened my passion. Unlike the competitive atmosphere of auditions, here I played purely for the love of music. I met musicians from all walks of life and even had the chance to teach younger students. I began to see that fulfillment wasn’t just about fame — it was about sharing music in a meaningful way. Later, when I auditioned for another music program, I still felt nervous. But this time, rejection wouldn’t shake me. I had learned that my dream wasn’t about being accepted into one specific school — it was about the joy of music itself. No rejection could take that away from me. 13．How did the author feel before reading the rejection email? A．Anxious. B．Angry. C．Surprised. D．Settled. 14．What did the author’s music teacher suggest? A．To find a career outside of music. B．To redirect and just enjoy the music. C．To practice harder for the next audition. D．To pursue another famed music academy. 15．Why did the author enjoy playing in the orchestra? A．It offered a path to fame and success. B．It was recommended by a famous musician. C．It was less competitive and more meaningful. D．It presented an easier opportunity for auditioning. 16．What lesson did the author learn from this experience? A．Rejection is a sign to give up. B．Fame is the motivation for action. C．Passion matters more than recognition. D．Success comes only from top institutions. 话题3 社会问题与社会现象 Passage 1 Today, the widespread ability to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in online retail is transforming how consumers pay for purchases. Rather than relying on traditional payment methods, consumers are increasingly using BNPL services to spread payments across interest-free installments (免息分期付款). In new research, we found that BNPL adoption led to immediate and substantial increases in spending. Consumers who adopted BNPL were more likely to purchase, with purchase probability increasing from 17% to 26%. Furthermore, when adopting consumers made purchases, their basket sizes were 10% larger on average than before the introduction of BNPL. Furthermore, the data also reveals a significant aspect of BNPL’s influence on consumer spending patterns. In subsequent tracking studies, it was observed that these increases in spending were not transitory: They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending. To understand how BNPL increases spending, we conducted experiments and found that participants who paid in installments felt less financially constrained (财务受限) than those who paid in full. BNPL’s ability to divide payments into smaller amounts gives consumers a sense of better control over their budget. Smaller payments seemed more manageable, even when larger payments were delayed. Additionally, the smaller amounts made consumers feel the cost was less important, encouraging them to add more items to their purchases. At first glance, BNPL may seem like a win-win for both sellers and consumers. However, our findings suggest that sellers are most likely to see increased spending from financially constrained consumers who rely on credit cards. Given that BNPL can encourage overborrowing and lead to financial pressure, it’s important to be careful about who is offered BNPL and how much they can use. Like a tempting dessert, BNPL can seem appealing short-term but carries risks if overused, leading to a financial “sugar crash”. 1．What do we know about BNPL? A．It boosts consumer spending. B．It involves high-interest fees. C．It raises the price of products. D．It sets up a minimum purchase. 2．What does the underlined word “transitory” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Rapid. B．Fixed. C．Temporary. D．Permanent. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Ways of using BNPL services. B．BNPL’s influence on consumers. C．Disadvantages of paying in installments. D．A comparison of different payment methods. 4．Why does the author mention “tempting dessert” in the last paragraph? A．To urge people to stop using BNPL. B．To show the wide application of BNPL. C．To state the benefits of BNPL for sellers. D．To warn people to be cautious about BNPL. Passage 2 In February, the CEO of Wendy’s, a popular American fast-food chain, said that they would start experimenting with dynamic pricing. For example, the bacon might cost $7.99 at 7 a.m. when everyone eats breakfast, and $6.99 three hours later when it’s not breakfast time, but also not lunch time either. “Load balancing” is a similar concept in energy and transportation. Utilities (公用事业) charge less for power overnight, and transit (运输)  agencies charge higher fares during rush hour to encourage users to shift toward off-peak times, when energy and trains are in less demand. And there is “peak-period pricing” on ride-hailing (打车) platforms, which is meant to quickly stimulate more drivers to start picking up passengers. In an era before the Internet, changing prices was costly, requiring updating signs or applying markdown stickers by hand. As restaurants, retailers, parking garages, gyms, hair salons became more automated, price changes became effortless even at physical stores. It’s easy to understand why companies want to change prices more frequently: to make more money. But does that mean that as dynamic pricing spreads, prices will be higher on average? Senator Sherrod Brown, Democrat of Ohio, posed the question to the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome H. Powell, calling the technique “just another way for corporations to make it harder for consumers to seek out lower prices”. Mr. Powell responded that dynamic pricing lowers prices as well as raises them, and the overall impact on price levels isn’t yet known. When one company dominates the market, dynamic pricing is more likely to raise prices overall. But in a competitive environment, dynamic pricing can also lead to price wars that benefit consumers. 5．Which of the following situations belongs to “dynamic pricing”? A．Lower ticket prices on weekdays. B．Lower room prices for advance booking. C．Higher food prices for non-members. D．Higher product prices for large amounts. 6．Why is “load balancing” employed according to paragraph 2? A．To manage resources. B．To maximize profits. C．To stimulate economy. D．To benefit customers. 7．What is the attitude of Senator Sherrod Brown to dynamic pricing? A．Supportive. B．Critical. C．Objective. D．Indifferent. 8．Which is the best title for the text? A．History of Food price Policies. B．Innovations on Fast Food Menus. C．Great Influence of Dynamic Pricing. D．Dynamic Pricing in Modern Economy. Passage 3 Have you experienced bullying (欺凌)? In a study of 100 young people in the UK aged 12-20, half of them said they had been bullied. Bullying is not just physical, like hitting or kicking someone. Bullying can also be with words — saying or writing things that are not nice. Another type of bullying is social — choosing not to include someone, embarrassing someone or telling other people not to be friends with them. Bullying can happen at school, when you’re walking home, online...In fact, it can happen anywhere. Bullying involves (涉及) an imbalance of power — one person (or a group of people) that is more powerful than another. Maybe this person is more popular, or maybe they are physically bigger and stronger. There are the people who bully and those who are bullied. Sometimes other people help the bully or they join in. Then there are the kids that support — they don’t bully anyone directly, but they support the bullying by keeping silent. They encourage the children who are bullying in other ways. This is why it’s important for everyone to work together against bullying. To stop bullying we need everyone to be brave and take a stand (立场). What can we do to prevent bullying? Why don’t we create a student anti-bullying group? This group can do many things. Let the head teacher know how well the school is doing with fighting bullying and give them advice. Choose an anti-bullying slogan (标语) for your school, make posters or take over the school’s social media for a week to send out anti-bullying messages. Bullying is a social problem and it needs everyone to work together. The next time you see someone being bullied, take a stand! Don’t laugh at others or ignore what’s happening — tell an adult as soon as possible and help everyone to understand that bullying is not OK. 9．______ people said they had been bullied. A．6 B．10 C．30 D．50 10．According to the passage, ______ is NOT bullying. A．kicking or hitting someone B．laughing loudly with friends C．saying something unfriendly D．choosing not to include others 11．In which part of the school life can you probably read this passage? A．Safety. B．Foods. C．Sports. D．Study. 12．The writer’s main purpose in writing the passage is to ______ . A．show readers more types of bullying B．tell readers bullying is really common C．encourage everyone to stop bullying D．help those people who bully others 12．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段“Bullying is a social problem and it needs everyone to work together. The next time you see someone being bullied, take a stand! Don’t laugh at others or ignore what’s happening — tell an adult as soon as possible and help everyone to understand that bullying is not OK.(欺凌是一个社会问题，需要大家共同努力。下次当你看到有人被欺凌时，请表明自己的立场！不要嘲笑他人或对发生的事情视而不见——尽快告诉成年人，并帮助每个人明白欺凌是不对的。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是鼓励大家共同抵制欺凌。故选C。 Passage 4 A Cross-Cultural Bridge Built by Social Media In January 2025, the U.S. government banned TikTok over national security concerns. Unexpectedly, this move led thousands of American users to Xiaohongshu (also known as Red Note), a Chinese lifestyle app. This cultural shift has created heartwarming connections between young people in the U.S. and China, proving that shared interests can transcend language barriers. One popular trend on Xiaohongshu involves American users attempting Chinese recipes. For example, Leah Saifi, a New York influencer, posted a video of her making jiggly Chinese steamed eggs, inspired by a well-known Chinese tutorial. Her video received over 160, 000 likes and encouraging comments from Chinese users who suggested adding ingredients like ham or vegetables. Similarly, a Canadian couple’s attempt at the dish quickly gained 70, 000 likes, with Chinese users joking, “Foreigners made steamed eggs better than me! ” Another trend is about Li Hua, a fictional character from China’s national college entrance exam (gaokao). For years, Chinese students wrote letters as Li Hua to imaginary foreign friends. Now, real foreign users on Xiaohongshu are replying. American user Douglas posted, “Dear Li Hua, I’m sorry I didn’t get your letters... Now I’m here to reply. ” Sarah Dale from Mississippi expressed gratitude for a world where “every Li Hua’s letter is returned with love. ” These interactions highlight Xiaohongshu’s role in breaking stereotypes (刻板印象). Tsinghua University professor Shi Anbin noted, “The app offers unique experiences not found on Western platforms, helping global users understand China’s tech-savvy youth.” Despite efforts by some governments to hide China’s reality, ordinary people are building bonds through shared humanity. As Sarah Thrush from the U.S. wrote, “Love and friendship transcend distance. ” 13．What does the underlined word “transcend” in the text mean? A．Increase B．Change C．Overcome D．Reduce 14．Why did American users start using Xiaohongshu? A．They wanted to learn Chinese cooking. B．TikTok was banned in the U.S. C．Xiaohongshu is more popular than TikTok. D．They needed a platform to reply to Li Hua. 15．The example of Li Hua shows that foreign users on Xiaohongshu ________. A．are familiar with Chinese education systems B．are helping Chinese students with exams C．are welcoming cultural exchanges creatively D．are better at English than Chinese users 16．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To criticize the U.S. ban on TikTok. B．To introduce Xiaohongshu’s features to Chinese users. C．To illustrate cross-cultural connections via Xiaohongshu. D．To compare TikTok and Xiaohongshu’s user bases. 话题4 发明与创造 Passage 1 Bioengineers have introduced a new method of food production that could dramatically reshape agriculture, potentially making it more eco-friendly, and adaptable to environments like space. Called “electro-agriculture ”, this system would replace traditional photosynthesis (光合作用) — a process that only changes around 1% of light energy into usable chemical energy in plants — with a solar-powered reaction that effectively changes carbon dioxide (CO₂) into an organic molecule (有机分子) that plants could use as food. The current version of electro-agriculture achieves about 4% efficiency — four times higher than photosynthesis. “Since electro-agriculture is not dependent on climate conditions like traditional farming, it could serve as a precious method for producing additional food when necessary. With global climate change affecting agriculture, new food production technologies are becoming increasingly vital to balancing food markets and supporting a growing population”, senior author Feng Jiao said. In electro-agriculture, solar plates would be used to power a chemical reaction between CO₂ and water, producing acetate (醋酸盐). Plants would be reengineered to use this acetate as a primary energy source instead of relying on photosynthesis. Robert Jinkerson, a biological engineer, sees this technology as a major move forward. “If we don’t need to grow plants with sunlight anymore, then we can decouple agriculture from the environment and grow food in indoor, controlled environments,” he said. The change could move agriculture into upright, multi-story indoor farms where solar power is collected outside the building to drive plant growth inside. So far, researchers have engineered plants that can use acetate in combination with photosynthesis, but the ultimate goal is to create plants that rely entirely on acetate for energy. While plant research is still in its early stages, other species like mushrooms have already naturally used acetate as an energy source. This means the technology could be applied to these food-producing beings much sooner in the market. 1．What is the key to electro-agriculture? A．Promoting energy change efficiency. B．Increasing plants’ adaptation to light. C．Offering plants sufficient nutrition. D．Reproducing photosynthesis indoors. 2．What did Feng Jiao take electro-agriculture as? A．A short-term fix for climate change. B．A valuable solution for food supply. C．A new exploration of traditional farming. D．A possible replacement for organic farming. 3．What does the underlined word “decouple” mean in paragraph 5? A．Protect. B．Separate. C．Recover. D．Choose. 4．What would be the best title of the text? A．Climate change affects agriculture. B．Electro-agriculture will replace traditional agriculture. C．Plants need no photosynthesis. D．Electro-agriculture makes indoor farms possible. Passage 2 Air pollution is among the biggest threats to humans, which causes seven million early deaths a year. To fight this problem, four friends put their heads together and designed CityTree, which is a mobile structure that can capture as many pollutants as a forest made up of 275 trees. What makes the ‘tree’ special is that it’s not a regular tree at all; it is made up of moss cultures(苔藓培养物) that do a great job of absorption. “Moss cultures have a much larger surface than any other plant,” Zhengliang Wu, co-founder of Green City Solutions, explained to CNN. “That means we can capture more pollutants.” The entire ‘tree’ sustains itself using solar panels that generate electricity so that it can collect rainwater itself. To monitor the health of the moss, the CityTree has sensors which measure temperature and water quality. Now, about 20 CityTrees can be found in major cities like Oslo, and Paris. The team also has plans to introduce the CityTree to cities in lower-income countries, which may have worse air pollution. However, Gary Fuller, an expert on air pollution, thinks that the concept of an urban air purifier might be too ambitious. “Even if you had a perfect air cleaner, getting the surrounding air in contact with it is really hard,” he said. Pollution made by cars, for example, spreads upwards a few kilometers into the air. “Efforts would be better put into stopping the pollution from forming in the first place,” he added. In response, the CityTree inventors say that they are aware of this and choose the location of each CityTree carefully. They are also testing a system to create their own air flow that draws the pollution to the “tree”. 5．How does the CityTree sustain itself according to the passage? A．By absorbing pollutants from nearby factories. B．Using wind turbines to power its systems. C．By relying on regular tree photosynthesis. D．Through solar panels that produce electricity and gather rainwater. 6．What is Gary Fuller’s attitude to the CityTree? A．Doubtful. B．Intolerant. C．Worried. D．Unclear. 7．What can be inferred from Gary Fuller’s comments about the CityTree? A．He believes the CityTree is the best solution to air pollution. B．He thinks stopping pollution at its source is more effective than using air cleaners. C．He fully supports the widespread use of CityTrees in all cities. D．He claims the CityTree can easily purify air several kilometers above the ground. 8．What will the CityTree inventors probably do? A．Develop a new type of air cleaner. B．Make improvements to the structure. C．Redirect efforts to make greener cars. D．Expand their business in rich countries. Passage 3 Water droplets (水滴) falling through a tube have generated enough electricity to power 12 LED lights. Such an approach could one day be used in roof-based systems to harvest lots of clean power from rain. “Rain falls on Earth every day. However, all the energy is dissipated due to the lack of a system to harvest rain energy, “ says Siowling Soh at the National University of Singapore. Normally, when we generate electricity from water, we use the movement of lots of it to drive a turbine (涡轮机) in a river, the sea or even in drinking water pipes. But water flowing over an electric surface can generate its own electrical charge through a process called charge separation. The phenomenon is usually an inefficient way of generating electricity because the electric charge is created only on the surface the water touches, and if you use micro or nanoscale (纳米级) channels to increase the surface area, you end up requiring more energy to pump the water into them than you get back out. Now, Soh and his colleagues have created a simple set-up that relies on gravity to move water down a vertical (竖的) tube that is 32 centimeters tall. Water flows out of the bottom of a container via a flat needle, then falls towards the tube below. As the rain-like water droplets crashed at the top of the tube, they catch pockets of air. Wires at the top and bottom of the tube then harvest the generated electricity. The amount of electricity generated might not seem particularly impressive, but Soh says the set-up changed more than 10 per cent of the energy of the water falling through the tubes into electricity, which is five orders of magnitude (数量级) more electricity than obtained from water flowing through the tube s in a continuous stream. “If it could be developed in a way that could be useful on a house-by-house basis, that could be a really useful thing,” says Shannon at the Hydropower Institute. 9．What does the underlined word “dissipated” in paragraph I mean? A．Collected. B．Wasted. C．Generated. D．Improved. 10．What is a feature of charge separation in normal electric generation? A．It forces water out without losing energy. B．It enables a turbine to generate more power. C．It ensures a larger surface to create electricity. D．It produces electrical charge in a limited way. 11．What is, the third paragraph mainly about? A．Why Soh’s method proves efficient. B．What helps the set-up function smoothly. C．How Soh’s team generates electricity. D．Whether electrical device needs improving. 12．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．Smart Rain Pipes: Power Your Home for Free. B．Electric Rain Tubes: Double the Power Instantly. C．Solar-Powered Rain Drops: Turn Turbines’ Power On. D．Rain Power Breakthrough: Tiny Droplets Light up LEDs. Passage 4 Every year across the world, vaccines (疫苗) prevent as many as five million people from dying. Unfortunately, most vaccines need to be kept cool to stop them from going off. This makes it difficult to transport them to remote areas, because if they get too warm they won’t work. This is what Dr Asel Sartbaeva has been attempting to solve. Growing up, Asel Sartbaeva always looked up to scientists like Michael Faraday and Marie Curie. When she studied at Cambridge University in England, she met an award-winning physicist called Brian Josephson. “My jaw dropped,” she said, “It felt like a ‘big thing’ for me to be working in the same place as scientists I had looked up to for so long.” In 2010, Asel Sartbaeva took her daughter Melinda to be vaccinated. She noticed the doctor had kept the vaccines in the fridge. When she got home, she started reading about it online and found that there are places around the world where vaccines can’t be delivered because they can’t be refrigerated for the whole journey — meaning some people miss out on getting vaccines. Sartbaeva wanted to invent a way to keep vaccines stable at all temperatures, so she came up with ensilication. Over the next few years, Sartbaeva and her team have tested out a number of different ways to see if the ensilicated vaccines can be kept stable when they’re out of the fridge. One of these experiments involved sending some vaccines in the post from Bath to Newcastle. The journey is more than 300 miles, which can take a day or two by post, but the vaccines were still safe to use when they arrived. In 2021, Sartbaeva was named a UNICEF Ambassador for Girls in Science project. She designed experiments to get more girls interested in the science-based subjects. “In addition to my scientific and teaching work, I want to make scientific discoveries closer and more understandable to people,” she said. 13．What does the underlined phrase “going off” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Boiling. B．Being misused. C．Failing. D．Being polluted. 14．How did Sartbaeva feel about her meeting with Brian Josephson? A．Honored. B．Scared. C．Amused. D．Embarrassed. 15．What inspired Sartbaeva’s idea of ensilication? A．Limitations of the vaccine storage. B．Vaccine shortages in some places. C．Her daughter’s unexpected illness. D．The children’s high demand for vaccines. 16．Why does the author mention the journey in paragraph 4? A．To introduce the core of ensilication. B．To show the effectiveness of ensilication. C．To compare different means of transportation. D．To emphasize the hardship of the experiment. 话题5 艺术家 Passage 1 For the creatively minded, snow represents a large blank canvas (空白画布) for art. But often, it’s limited to snowmen or other snow statues. Simon Beck had a different idea, and over the course of a decade he has carved a path for himself in the snow art world. He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow. Combined with light and shadow, his artistic designs can only be fully appreciated when viewed from above. Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby. “It started just as a joke one day really,” Beck explained. “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to have pleasure…” “I really had no idea how good it would look when I made that first drawing, but it really went beyond my expectation.” he said of his first ever creation that he looked down on from a ski lift. To create this work, Beck stepped his way through the snow using only snowshoes and a ski pole for measurement with nothing else but the image of a design idea in his head. It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience. But as his designs developed and became more complex, Beck said he began to start drawing them on paper first. Beck’s paintings have become a huge hit since his work was first shared. “Most of the time I had been doing failed careers, and people around me are asking what’s the quickest way of getting rid of this person,” Beck said. “And for the first time, I felt people actually wanted me. I felt like a more valued member of society.” 1．Where does Simon Beck create art? A．On canvas. B．In the sky. C．On snow fields. D．At soccer courts. 2．Why did Beck create his first drawing? A．To seek fun. B．To prove his talent. C．To develop a new hobby. D．To enhance his former career. 3．What contributes to Beck’s art creation? A．His passion for skiing. B．His competitive nature. C．His dream to be an artist. D．His experience of making maps. 4．What did Beck think of his painting work? A．Boring. B．Rewarding. C．Demanding. D．Discouraging. Passage 2 A leading dancer with National Ballet of China has inspired audiences with her talent and determination. Starting ballet at nine, she joined the Affiliated Secondary School of Beijing Dance Academy and quickly rose to fame. By 16, she had claimed gold at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition and joined National Ballet of China at 17. Her breakthrough came when she starred in Romeo and Juliet shortly after joining the company. “That’s when I truly fell in love with ballet,” she recalled. Known for her technical excellence and dedication, she often practiced over 12 hours daily to perfect multiple roles. “Ballet isn’t just a job — it’s my life’s purpose,” she said. However, her career faced a crisis in 2013 during a performance of The Little Mermaid, where she suffered a severe spinal injury. “My sacrum was distorted. I almost quit,” she admitted. For two years, she underwent painful recovery while starring in a war-themed film, Ballet in the Flames of War. “I refused to give up,” she explained. Returning to the stage in 2015, she shifted her focus from technical perfection to emotional storytelling. “Though my injury limits some moves, I now express deeper feelings through dance,” she said. Her performances gained international acclaim as she toured globally with National Ballet of China. “Sharing Chinese ballet worldwide is my greatest pride, and dance has become part of my soul,” she emphasized. Her story highlights the sacrifices behind artistic success. While admitting ballet demands extraordinary commitment, she finds joy in its rewards. “Every drop of sweat is worth it when I step onto the stage,” she said. Today, she continues to inspire as both a dancer and a symbol of resilience, proving that passion can overcome even the toughest challenges. 5．Why did the dancer continue pursuing ballet despite her injury? A．Ballet became a key part of her identity. B．Her team pressured her to return quickly. C．She extremely desired financial stability. D．She wanted to prove her technical superiority. 6．What can we know about the dancer in the war-themed film? A．It marked her permanent retirement from ballet. B．The film aimed to criticize the impact of war on artists. C．She was fully recovered from her injury during filming. D．It reflected her determination to stay connected to dance. 7．What occurred in the dancer’s performance style after 2015? A．She reduced her practice hours to avoid injuries. B．She prioritized physical techniques over emotions. C．She abandoned classical roles for modern productions. D．She valued more emotional storytelling than technique. 8．What is the text mainly about? A．The physical risks of professional sports. B．The role of luck in achieving artistic fame. C．A dancer’s career and her comeback in ballet. D．The balance between personal life and career. Passage 3 Wang Sibo, the first person in Chinese light painting art, is good at creating light paintings in a Chinese style. Using light as ink and night as canvas (画布), he adds ancient cultural elements into modern art to create amazing works. For creators of light paintings, it does not require highly advanced painting skills. However, it is easier said than done. Wang Sibo once stated, “Light painting requires a strong sense of space and memory, as each stroke (笔画) of the brush is moving very fast and does not leave any mark. Therefore, one can only rely on their feelings and memories to paint in the air.” Since Wang Sibo began his journey in light painting, he has continuously improved his skills. He has a special fondness for Chinese dragons. To perfectly present the form and charm of dragons, Wang Sibo and his team devoted countless hours and efforts. After two years of hard work, they finally presented a surprising masterpiece. On a night in 2018, Wang Sibo and his team made history near Wangfujing Street, creating “Dragon Dance in China” — a 670-square-meter light painting that set the Guinness World Record for the “largest light painting pattern”. However, this was just the beginning. In 2021, they once again broke the world record for the largest light painting with “The Elegy of Light,” a 2021-square-meter masterpiece. Not stopping there, Wang Sibo made a new breakthrough in 2023 with “Awakening Lion,” completed by 328 people, earning the first-ever record for “the most people meanwhile creating a light painting.” In this way, Wang Sibo, with his Chinese-style light painting, has stood at the top of the world many times. For Wang Sibo, light painting is not only an art form, but also a means of expressing his inner self and releasing his emotions. He will continue to use light as a tool to illuminate (照亮) the path of traditional culture and convey its value and significance to the audience. 9．What is unique about Wang Sibo’s light painting? A．He only paints during the daytime. B．He needs special brushes and paints. C．He uses digital technology to create art. D．He combines traditional Chinese culture with modern art. 10．What can be inferred from Wang Sibo’s words? A．Light painting is quite challenging. B．Canvases of light paintings are in the air. C．Light painting can only be done by masters of painting. D．Creators of light painting should have strong emotions. 11．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The significance of Wang Sibo’s light paintings. B．The unique charm of Wang Sibo’s light paintings. C．Wang Sibo’s remarkable achievements in light painting. D．The efforts Wang Sibo has made to set the Guinness World Record. 12．In which column of a magazine is this text most likely to appear? A．Pioneer. B．Fashion. C．Culture. D．Lifestyle. Passage 4 Toronto-based artist Ava Roth is unlike other cooperative artists: instead of working with people, she works with bees. As a painter, embroiderer (刺绣师) and mixed-media artist, she has spent the past decade experimenting with the unique medium of honeycomb (蜂巢). In her latest collection, Roth employs the help of local honeybees to create amazing pieces that perfectly represent the co-existence of human beings and nature. Her works combine various man-made materials with the complex pattern of a raw honeycomb. During the cooperation, Roth’s part of work comes in the form of art picture hung in embroidery circles. Using her mastery of embroidery techniques, she creates designs with thread while including locally found materials, such as wood, plants and horsehair. After she arranges these elements to her liking, the bees come in to add their touch. Roth then attaches the circle to beekeeping frames and places it in a bee box. Over time, thousands of bees fill the frame with honeycomb, changing the piece into its final, fascinating form. The artistic cooperation between the honeybees and Roth’s creativity results in a unique and original work of art. Her direct cooperation with bees is just one aspect of her work. Roth also uses honeycomb in other collections, including sewn paintings, embroideries, and works on paper. In her work, Roth integrates the theme of the human relationship to the natural world, reflecting on how people shape nature to meet their needs and imaging a more beautiful outcome of our encounter. With the role honeybees play in pollinating many of the world’s crops, the species is vital to food production. Despite their essential duty, honeybee populations have been facing a growing decline worldwide, caused by factors such as climate change, habitat loss and pesticides. Roth raises awareness of this extraordinary species’ depopulation through her unique practice, exhibiting their exceptional architectural abilities and essential role in human life. 13．What is special about Ava Roth’s artistic practice? A．She focuses on the theme of nature. B．She employs bees to create artworks. C．She doesn’t cooperate with other artists. D．She only uses natural materials for her art. 14．What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3? A．The design of different elements. B．The complex results of art making. C．The difficulty of bonding with bees. D．The unique process of art creation. 15．What can we know about Roth’s work from the text? A．It highlights the exploration of nature. B．It reflects on how nature influences people. C．It advocates the harmony between man and nature. D．It aims to solve the issue of honeybee depopulation. 16．Which of the following best describes the impact of Roth’s practice? A．Far-reaching. B．Unidentifiable. C．Short-lived. D．Flexible. 话题6 个人保健 Passage 1 That annoying kid brother or sister who broke your stuff and got you in trouble all the time may have actually done you a favour: A new study suggests that younger siblings (弟弟妹妹) might be good for your health. Children who didn’t welcome a baby brother or sister into the family before first grade had almost three times the likelihood of obesity (肥胖) compared with kids who experienced the birth of a sibling when they were around 3 to 4 years old, the study found. “It is possibly because when there is a younger sibling in the family, a child might become more active — for example, running around more with their younger sibling,” said Julie Lumeng, a public health researcher at the University of Michigan. “Maybe families are more likely to take the kids to the park when there is a younger sibling, or maybe the children are less likely to sit, watching TV, when there is a younger sibling to ask them to join more active pretend play,” she added. Mealtimes might also be different with a second kid at the table. Parents of only child can often focus too much on what their kid eats, which can lead to bad eating habits, some previous research suggests. “When parents use restrictive or pressure-to-eat feeding practices, children have an increased risk of being overweight,” said Jerica Berge, a researcher at the University of Minnesota. “When a new child is introduced, parents may relax their focus on the older child’s eating behaviours, making it possible for the older child to self-regulate their eating,” said Berge. “This self-regulation may lead to a healthier weight for the child with a sibling.” For their study, Lumeng and her colleagues followed 697 US children from birth through age 6. However, the authors acknowledged that their study lacked objectively measured birth weights and information on events such as a divorce, a move or a job loss in the family — all of which can influence the odds (可能性) of children becoming obese. 1．Compared to children with younger siblings, an only child may ________. A．become selfish B．become overweight C．have a healthier lifestyle D．get better parental guidance 2．How may children change when they have a younger sibling? A．They may refuse to play at home. B．They may feel annoyed and unhappy. C．They may have more physical activities. D．They may spend more time with their parents. 3．For parents, which of the following may be good for their children’s health? A．Allowing kids to control their eating. B．Using some restrictive feeding practices. C．Paying more attention to kids’ eating habits. D．Letting the older child regulate the diet of the younger child. 4．What was the limitation of the study? A．It was based on other researchers’ studies. B．It used an old-fashioned research method. C．It did research only on dozens of families. D．It failed to include other aspects influencing children’s health. Passage 2 The world has many beautiful sounds. We can hear the songs of birds and the laughter of people. We can listen to cool music and news reports. And it’s all because of our ears! They bring us a world of sounds. But some people can’t hear any sound at all. Some are born deaf. Others can hear well in their childhood, but too many loud sounds hurt their ears later on. Many people in China can’t hear ordinary sounds clearly. A large number of them are children. Most of them are born with good hearing. But 6 children every 1,000 have hearing problems when they are born. And if a child has hearing problems, he or she usually will also have learning problems at school. A lot of things can cause hearing problems. For example, too much earwax is not good for our hearing. And noise louder than 85 decibels (分贝) can hurt our ears and make us lose our hearing for a short time or even forever. Hearing is important for all of us. So we should do our best to give our ears special care. Don’t forget to do the followings. 1. Try to stay away from places with too much noise. If you have to go, wear earplugs. A pair of good earplugs can cut the noise by 30 decibels. 2. When swimming, remember to put earplugs into your ears to stop water from getting in. 3. Never put anything sharp into your ears. If you think you have too much earwax, ask your mum or dad to help you clean it out. Keep these things in mind! Then you won’t be saying “WHAT? WHAT?” when you are older. 5．What does the underlined word “earwax” mean in the passage? A．耳膜 B．耳鸣 C．耳垢 D．耳疾 6．In the first paragraph, the writer wants to _______. A．tell us many beautiful sounds. B．describe the uses of ears. C．explain the kinds. D．show the importance of ears. 7．Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the writer? A．Hearing problems caused diseases. B．People with hearing problems. C．Ways to protect our ears. D．Danger of loud noise. 8．The underlined sentence means _______. A．when you get older, you know it’s not polite to ask “what”. B．when you get older you still have good hearing. C．when you get older, you won’t ask questions. D．the older you are, the fewer questions you’ll have. Passage 3 Nowadays, many teenagers are addicted to digital devices. They spend hours on end playing mobile games, watching videos on social media, or chatting with friends online. This not only takes up a large amount of their study and exercise time but also has a negative impact on their eyesight and mental health. According to a recent research, over 60% of teenagers in a certain area suffer from myopia, and a significant number of them show signs of anxiety and depression due to excessive use of digital devices. Another common problem among teenagers is lack of physical activity. With the popularity of sedentary activities like watching TV and playing computer games, many teenagers rarely engage in outdoor sports. A study shows that only about 30% of teenagers meet the recommended amount of physical activity per week. This lack of exercise can lead to weight gain, weak muscles, and a higher risk of developing various diseases in the long run. However, there are many ways for teenagers to develop a healthy lifestyle. Firstly, they should limit their screen time. Set a specific time limit for using digital devices every day, for example, no more than two hours. Instead of spending hours on the phone, they can pick up a book to read, which can expand their knowledge and improve their language skills. Secondly, regular physical exercise is essential. Joining a sports club or simply going for a jog in the park three to four times a week can make a big difference. Exercise not only helps to keep fit but also releases stress and makes people feel more energetic. Thirdly, a balanced diet is also crucial. Teenagers should eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and reduce the intake of junk food like hamburgers, fries, and sugary drinks. In conclusion, although modern life brings many conveniences, it also poses threats to the health of teenagers. By being aware of these problems and taking active measures, such as limiting screen time, exercising regularly, and maintaining a balanced diet, teenagers can lead a healthy lifestyle and grow up healthily. 9．What is the main problem with teenagers’ lifestyle nowadays according to the passage? A．They don’t have enough sleep. B．They are addicted to digital devices and lack physical activity. C．They eat too much junk food. D．They don’t communicate well with their parents. 10．What percentage of teenagers meet the recommended amount of physical activity per week? A．Over 60%. B．About 30%. C．Only 20%. D．Nearly 50%. 11．Which of the following is a good way for teenagers to develop a healthy lifestyle? A．Spending more time on mobile games. B．Eating more junk food. C．Limiting screen time and doing regular exercise. D．Staying up late to study. 12．What would be the best title for the passage? A．The Popularity of Digital Devices Among Teenagers B．The Importance of Physical Activity C．How Teenagers Can Develop a Healthy Lifestyle D．The Harm of Junk Food Passage 4 Last year, I realized I needed to make a change when I couldn’t even run for the bus without getting out of breath. My doctor warned me about my rising blood pressure and suggested I adopt a healthier lifestyle. Determined to improve, I decided to combine regular exercise with a balanced diet. I started with simple morning walks, gradually increasing to jogging. At first, it was exhausting, but within weeks I noticed my stamina improving. Meanwhile, I replaced sugary snacks with fruits and swapped white bread for whole grains. The most challenging part was cutting down on takeout, but learning to cook simple, nutritious meals made it easier. Six months later, the results amazed me. Not only had I lost 8 kilograms, but my blood pressure returned to normal. More importantly, I felt more energetic and confident. This experience taught me that small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in health. 13．What made the author decide to change his lifestyle? A．A friend’s suggestion B．Failing a physical test C．Doctor’s warning about his health D．Seeing an inspiring movie 14．How did the author begin his exercise routine? A．By joining a gym B．With morning walks C．Through swimming lessons D．By hiring a personal trainer 15．The word “stamina” (Paragraph 2) most likely means ________. A．speed B．endurance C．strength D．flexibility 16．What was the most difficult dietary change for the author? A．Eating more vegetables B．Giving up takeout food C．Drinking less coffee D．Avoiding red meat $ 考前押题01 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 环境保护 Passage 1 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B Passage 2 【答案】4．A 5．D 6．C 7．B Passage 3 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．C 11．C Passage 4 【答案】12．A 13．A 14．D 15．B 话题2 个人经历 Passage 1 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．B Passage 2 【答案】5．A 6．D 7．C 8．A Passage 3 【答案】9．B 10．B 11．C 12．D Passage 4 【答案】13．A 14．B 15．C 16．C 话题3 社会问题与社会现象 Passage 1 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D Passage 2 【答案】5．A 6．A 7．B 8．D Passage 3 【答案】9．D 10．B 11．A 12．C Passage 4 【答案】13．C 14．B 15．C 16．C 话题4 发明与创造 Passage 1 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D Passage 2 【答案】5．D 6．A 7．B 8．B Passage 3 【答案】9．B 10．D 11．C 12．D Passage 4 【答案】13．C 14．A 15．A 16．B 话题5 艺术家 Passage 1 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B Passage 2 【答案】5．A 6．D 7．D 8．C Passage 3 【答案】9．D 10．A 11．C 12．A Passage 4 【答案】13．B 14．D 15．C 16．A 话题6 个人保健 Passage 1 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D Passage 2 【答案】5．C 6．D 7．A 8．B Passage 3 【答案】9．B 10．B 11．C 12．C Passage 4 【答案】13．C 14．B 15．B 16．B 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $考前押题01 阅读理解6大常考话题 话题1 环境保护 话题4 发明与创造 话题2 个人经历 话题5 艺术家 话题3 社会问题与社会现象 话题6 个人保健 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 环境保护 Passage 1 Monet: The Immersive Experience, a captivating venture situated in the city of Liège, beckons enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the artistic realm of Claude Monet, a luminary of the French Impressionist movement and a paragon of nineteenth-century creativity. This innovative exhibition, designed to transport visitors into the very essence of Monet’s oeuvre, utilizes a cutting-edge digital format that encompasses a panoramic 360-degree display. Employing the latest in multimedia technology, the exhibition features monumental projections of Monet’s canvases, adorning the walls and floors of the venue, accompanied by an auditory symphony, the aromatic essence of flora, and narrated descriptions delivered in a multitude of languages, thereby breathing life into the artworks in an unprecedented manner. To delve deeply into the French master’s universe, patrons are ushered through a trilogy of thematic chambers, each a spectacle in its own right. These chambers not only offer a glimpse into Monet’s existence, but also bestow upon the visitors a trove of novel encounters and perspectives on his life, his artistic endeavors, and his celebrated creations. For those seeking logistical details: The exhibition commences from the month of March in the year 2024. The operational hours are as follows: On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the doors open at the tenth hour of the morning and close at the seventh hour of the evening. Fridays extend the closing time to the eighth hour of the evening, while Saturdays commence at the ninth hour of the morning and conclude at the eighth hour of the evening. Sundays follow a similar schedule, opening at the ninth hour and closing at the seventh hour, with Mondays and Tuesdays observing a closure. The anticipated duration for the visit is estimated to span between sixty to seventy-five minutes. The venue is located at Eglise Saint-Pholien, situated on Rue Saint-Pholien, with the postal code 4020 in the city of Liège. For further inquiries, it is advisable to peruse the Frequently Asked Questions section pertaining to this immersive experience. 1．How does the exhibition help visitors explore Monet’s paintings? A．It offers stages to visitors. B．It gives lectures on art. C．It uses digital technology. D．It provides language services. 2．What will visitors experience in the three rooms? A．A unique journey to Monet’s world. B．An introductory tour of painters. C．An exploration on French art. D．An encounter with Monet-inspired artworks. 3．Which of the following is a recommended visiting time? A．11:30 am (Wed, Feb 21). B．4:00 pm (Sun, Apr 7). C．8:30 am (Thur, Mar 28). D．10:00 am (Tue, Mar 19). 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了“莫奈：沉浸式体验”展览的相关情况。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“This innovative exhibition, designed to transport visitors into the very essence of Monet’s oeuvre, utilizes a cutting-edge digital format that encompasses a panoramic 360-degree display.(这个创新的展览旨在将参观者带入莫奈作品的精髓，采用了一种尖端的数字格式，包括全景360度显示。)”可知，展览使用了先进的数字格式，包括全景360度显示，帮助游客探索莫奈的画作，即使用了数字技术。故选C 。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“To delve deeply into the French master’s universe, patrons are ushered through a trilogy of thematic chambers, each a spectacle in its own right. These chambers not only offer a glimpse into Monet’s existence, but also bestow upon the visitors a trove of novel encounters and perspectives on his life, his artistic endeavors, and his celebrated creations.(为了深入了解这位法国大师的世界，顾客们被领进了三个主题展厅，每个展厅都有自己的特色。这些展室不仅提供了对莫奈生活的一瞥，而且还向游客提供了他的生活，他的艺术努力和他著名的创作的新遭遇和观点的宝库。)”可知，在三个主题展厅中，游客将体验到一次独特的旅程，深入了解莫奈的世界。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“The exhibition commences from the month of March in the year 2024.(展览从2024年3月开始。)”和第六段“The operational hours are as follows: On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the doors open at the tenth hour of the morning and close at the seventh hour of the evening. Fridays extend the closing time to the eighth hour of the evening, while Saturdays commence at the ninth hour of the morning and conclude at the eighth hour of the evening. Sundays follow a similar schedule, opening at the ninth hour and closing at the seventh hour, with Mondays and Tuesdays observing a closure.(营业时间如下：周三和周四，在早上10点开门，晚上7点关闭。周五的闭馆时间延长到晚上8点，而周六从早上9点开始，到晚上8点钟结束。周日遵循类似的时间表，在早上9点开放，在晚上7点关闭，周一和周二休息。)”可知，展览从2024年3月开始，周一和周二休息，周三和周四营业时间为上午10点至晚上7点，周五闭馆时间延长至晚上8点，周六营业时间为上午9点至晚上8点，周日营业时间为上午9点至晚上7点。四个选项中，只有B项“4: 00 pm (Sun, Apr 7)”符合这个时间表，是参观时间。故选B。 Passage 2 The global shipping industry is alone responsible for three percent of the total greenhouse gas emissions (排放) humans produce. If left unaddressed, in a few decades, it will account for over 10 percent of the total man-made emissions. A new study from MIT researchers reveals a practical solution to this problem. The study authors have developed an emission-free approach to produce hydrogen (H₂) fuel, which generates only water when burned, for commercial ships. They also claim they can make hydrogen fuel using easily accessible resources. This isn’t the first study proposing the use of aluminum (a silver-gray metal that soda cans are made from) for producing hydrogen fuel. It’s already well known that when aluminum and water react, hydrogen is formed as one of the byproducts. Such chemical reactions, however, come with a sort of a dilemma: It only works when aluminum is used in its pure state. The moment aluminum meets with oxygen, such as in air, its surface immediately forms a protective layer that prevents further reactions.   During their study, the researchers turned recycled soda cans into small aluminum balls. They pretreated the aluminum balls with a rare-metal alloy (合金) that effectively purifies aluminum, making it into a pure form that can react with seawater to generate hydrogen. The salt ions (离子) in the seawater can in turn attract and recover the alloy, which can be reused to generate more hydrogen. The team found that this reaction successfully produced hydrogen gas, though slowly. They experimented with different chemicals including the ones that are typically found in kitchens and realized that adding coffee made a difference. “A low concentration of caffeine is enough to produce the same amount of hydrogen in just five minutes, compared to two hours without it,” the study authors note. “The next part is to figure out how to use this for trucks, trains, and maybe airplanes,” Aly Kombargi, lead study author, said. 4．How can the MIT researchers contribute to the shipping industry? A．By providing a clean energy source. B．By developing new fuel storage methods. C．By improving fuel efficiency in existing ships. D．By planning more convenient shipping routes 5．What is the challenge when making hydrogen from aluminum? A．Hydrogen is too expensive to make. B．The chemical reaction happens too slow. C．Aluminum easily reacts with oxygen. D．The metal surface prevents further reactions. 6．What can be inferred about the MIT researchers’ hydrogen generation process? A．It requires large quantities of alloy. B．It produces significant waste chemicals. C．It creates hydrogen in a sustainable cycle. D．It generates hydrogen with low purity. 7．What can be the best title for the text? A．Hydrogen Fuel: A Game Changer of Transportation B．Cans+ Seawater+ Coffee: A Greener Shipping Future C．Coffee: The Secret Substance for Clean Shipping Fuel D．Aluminum: A Pioneering Material for Hydrogen Production 【答案】4．A 5．D 6．C 7．B 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。MIT研究人员提出一种利用回收铝罐、海水和咖啡因可持续生产氢燃料的创新方法，以解决航运业温室气体排放问题。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“A new study from MIT researchers reveals a practical solution to this problem. The study authors have developed an emission-free approach to produce hydrogen (H₂) fuel, which generates only water when burned, for commercial ships.(麻省理工学院研究人员的一项新研究为这个问题提供了一个实用的解决方案。该研究的作者开发了一种零排放的方法，可以生产用于商船的氢燃料，氢燃料燃烧时只产生水。)”可知，麻省理工学院的研究人员通过提供清洁的能源来源为航运业做出了贡献。故选A项。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The moment aluminum meets with oxygen, such as in air, its surface immediately forms a protective layer that prevents further reactions.(当铝与氧气接触时，比如在空气中，其表面会立即形成一层保护膜，从而阻止进一步的反应。)”可知，从铝中制取氢气时会面临的挑战是金属表面起到了阻止进一步反应的作用。故选D项。 6．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“During their study, the researchers turned recycled soda cans into small aluminum balls. They pretreated the aluminum balls with a rare-metal alloy(合金)that effectively purifies aluminum, making it into a pure form that can react with seawater to generate hydrogen. The salt ions(离子)in the seawater can in turn attract and recover the alloy, which can be reused to generate more hydrogen.(在研究过程中，研究人员将回收的碳酸饮料罐加工成了小块的铝球。他们先用一种稀有金属合金对这些铝球进行预处理，这种合金能有效净化铝，使其变成一种纯净的形式，能够与海水发生反应从而产生氢气。海水中的盐离子能够反过来吸引并吸附这种合金，从而使其得以回收利用，进而能够再次用于制取更多的氢气。)”可知，麻省理工学院研究人员的氢气生成过程是在一个可持续的循环过程中生成氢气。故选C项。 7．主旨大意题。分析全文内容可知，MIT研究人员提出一种利用回收铝罐、海水和咖啡因可持续生产氢燃料的创新方法，以解决航运业温室气体排放问题，B选项“罐子+海水+咖啡：更环保的航运未来”涵盖三个核心要素（铝罐/海水/咖啡）和环保目标，适合用作文章标题。故选B项。 Passage 3 California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s according to a study published on Tuesday. The number of trees larger than two feet across has decreased by 50 percent on more than 46,000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decrease was nearly 75 percent. So serious is this issue that many environmentalists show their concern and try to figure out the main reasons behind it. Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters preferred big trees. Housing development encroached on the woods. Heavy wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources. But a study of California forests also documented a widespread death of big trees that was clear even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development. The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress by calculating how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into consideration such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness (潮湿) of soil and the timing of snowmelt (融雪). “Since the 1930s”, McIntyre said, “the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season. Although the government and organizations have been taking measures to deal with these problems, we may see even fewer big trees surviving in the next few decades, if these trends continue.” 8．What’s the purpose of the figures listed in Paragraph 1? A．To prove the seriousness of big-tree loss in California. B．To present the distribution of big trees in California forests. C．To compare the differences of big trees in the north and south. D．To show the different decrease of big trees in different regions. 9．What does the underlined phrase “encroached on” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Do good to. B．Take advantage of. C．Kept away from. D．Gave way to. 10．What is McIntyre’s attitude towards the current situation of big trees from the last paragraph? A．Confident. B．Doubtful. C．Concerned. D．Praising. 11．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．California’s Forests: Why Are Big Trees Important? B．California’s Big Trees: Will Cutting Be Prohibited Soon? C．California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone? D．California’s Big Trees: Should More Be Grown in California? 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．C 11．C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了加利福尼亚州自20世纪30年代以来大型树木数量急剧减少的现象，分析了导致这一现象的多种因素，并表达了生态学家对未来树木生存状况的担忧。 8．推理判断题。根据第一段中“California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s according to a study published on Tuesday. The number of trees larger than two feet across has decreased by 50 percent on more than 46,000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. (根据周二发表的一项研究，自20世纪30年代以来，加州已经失去了一半的大树。这项新研究发现，在加州超过46000平方英里的森林中，直径超过两英尺的树木数量减少了50%)”和“In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decrease was nearly 75 percent.(在塞拉高原地区，大树的数量减少了55%以上；在南加州部分地区，这一数字下降了近75%)”可知，作者在第一段中列举这些数字是为了证明加利福尼亚州大树损失的严重性。故选A项。 9．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s according to a study published on Tuesday. The number of trees larger than two feet across has decreased by 50 percent on more than 46,000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds(根据周二公布的一项研究，自20世纪30年代以来，加州已经失去了一半的大树。这项新研究发现，在超过4.6万平方英里的加州森林中，直径超过两英尺的树木数量减少了50%)”以及根据第二段中划线短语上文“Many factors contributed to the decline(许多因素导致了（大树的）减少)”可知，划线短语所在句“Housing development encroached on the woods. (住房开发encroached on森林)”阐述了大树减少的原因之一，指房屋开发会占用森林的空间，使得森林面积减少，所以encroached on意为“侵占；占便宜”，与B项“Take advantage of”意思相近。故选B项。 10．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Although the government and organizations have been taking measures to deal with these problems, we may see even fewer big trees surviving in the next few decades, if these trends continue. (尽管政府和组织一直在采取措施应对这些问题，但如果这些趋势持续下去，未来几十年我们可能会看到存活的大树更少)”可知，McIntyre认为未来几十年存活的大树会更少，说明他对于当前大树的生存状况表示担忧。故选C项。 11．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s according to a study published on Tuesday. (根据周二发表的一项研究，自20世纪30年代以来，加州已经失去了一半的大树)”可知，本文主要介绍了加利福尼亚州自20世纪30年代以来大型树木数量急剧减少的现象，并分析了原因。故C项“California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone? (加州的森林：所有的大树都去哪儿了？)”概括了文章的主要内容，适合作为文章标题。故选C项。 Passage 4 What if there were a technology that could help to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions (排放), air pollution and environmental degradation, while improving health, reducing social inequality and boosting economic growth? There is, and in January 2026, it just turned 200. According to the International Energy Agency, transport currently accounts for around one-quarter of global CO2 emissions. Per passenger-kilometre, rail transport produces one-fifth of the emissions of car transport, and less than one-quarter of those of flying. Direct emissions can be cut to zero if trains are powered by fully renewable electricity. Rail transport also produces few air-polluting small particles (颗粒), which are harmful to health. This is particularly important in a world where cities are growing rapidly. Better public transport systems based on rail could help to reduce the unordered expansion of cities, as well as the land needed for roads, car parks and other car-related facilities. Cities with fewer cars and traffic jams are more liveable places where people are more willing to walk and cycle, obtaining the health benefits of these activities. They are also more inclusive, particularly for younger and older people who are less likely to own a vehicle. But it is not just cities. The United Kingdom is the birth place of the railways, but the country also offers an example of the effects disinvestment in railways can have. A 2024 study examined a sustained programme of cuts made to the nation’s railway network from the 1950s to the 1980s. It found that the rural areas most affected by the cuts saw population declines, job losses and drops in the number of skilled workers, relative to areas that were unaffected. Despite its benefits, since the mid-twentieth century, railway development in most countries has been overtaken by growth in road and air travel. As railways travel into their third century, it’s time to turn the tables. Research from across disciplines — including engineering, environmental science and urban planning — can help achieve a much-needed comeback of railways. 12．Why does the author ask the question in paragraph 1? A．To highlight the benefits of rail transport. B．To clarify the urgency of environmental problems. C．To explain the history of technology development. D．To present the great potentials of economic development. 13．What does the author try to illustrate by the figures in paragraph 2? A．Rail transport causes less pollution. B．Most people prefer to travel by plane. C．Renewable electricity is badly needed. D．Transport consumes most global energy. 14．What impact did the UK’s railway cuts have on badly affected rural areas? A．Failure in transport investment. B．Decline in people’s living space. C．Low-efficiency railway network. D．Socio-economic downturn. 15．What will be talked about next? A．Why policies are significant. B．Why various research is crucial. C．Why railways are more sustainable. D．Why economic growth is unstoppable. 【答案】12．A 13．A 14．D 15．B 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述铁路运输益处众多，可减少污染、改善健康等，但发展滞后，多学科研究助力其实现复兴。 12．推理判断题。根据第一段“What if there were a technology that could help to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions (排放), air pollution and environmental degradation, while improving health, reducing social inequality and boosting economic growth? There is, and in January 2026, it just turned 200.(如果有一项技术既能帮助减少温室气体排放、空气污染和环境恶化，又能改善健康、减少社会不平等并促进经济增长，会怎么样？确实存在这样一项技术，并且在2026年1月，它刚刚迎来200周年。)”可知，作者提出该问题是为了突出铁路运输的诸多益处。故选A项。 13．细节理解题。根据第二段“According to the International Energy Agency, transport currently accounts for around one-quarter of global CO2 emissions. Per passenger-kilometre, rail transport produces one-fifth of the emissions of car transport, and less than one-quarter of those of flying.(据国际能源署称，交通运输目前约占全球二氧化碳排放量的四分之一。按每乘客公里计算，铁路运输的排放量是汽车运输的五分之一，不到航空运输的四分之一。)”可知，作者用这些数据是为了说明铁路运输污染更小。故选A项。 14．细节理解题。根据第四段“It found that the rural areas most affected by the cuts saw population declines, job losses and drops in the number of skilled workers, relative to areas that were unaffected.(研究发现，与未受影响的地区相比，受削减措施影响最严重的农村地区出现了人口减少、失业以及技术工人数量下降的情况。)”可知，英国铁路削减导致相关农村地区社会经济下滑。故选D项。 15．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Research from across disciplines — including engineering, environmental science and urban planning — can help achieve a much-needed comeback of railways.(包括工程学、环境科学和城市规划在内的多学科研究有助于实现铁路亟需的复兴。)” 可知，接下来文章会谈论为什么各类研究至关重要。故选B项。 话题2 个人经历 Passage 1 The Chinese Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu is often called the sage (圣人) of poetry. Unlike Li Bai, this poet wrote in various styles, and his works were often innovative (创新的) in language and subject matter. His poems were also filled with meaning. His innovation was not at all welcome. The readers of his time rarely showed much appreciation of his original and innovative works. The masses in fact hated and scolded them. Like many artists, Du Fu was only recognised for his genius long after his death. Du Fu was born in Luoyang, Henan Province. Although he came from an influential literary family, his early attempts to gain a position in the government by way of the exam system failed repeatedly. He was 43 years old when he finally managed to hold an official position. This was the time when Emperor Xuanzong was attracted to the beautiful Yang Yuhuan and made her his concubine (妃子), which Du Fu severely criticised in his Song of the Beautiful Ladies. As the emperor got distracted from important government affairs, some military leaders were becoming too powerful. Du Fu took office in 755, and in the same year a rebel(叛乱) leader An Lushan led his army into the capital of Tang Dynasty. The emperor fled to the west and left the governing of the state to his son. Du Fu and his family took the road north to escape the rebels. The poet left his family and tried to get to the headquarters of the new emperor, but he was caught and held prisoner by the rebels in Chang’an. After order was restored again, Du Fu got back his position in the capital. However, he did not enjoy the favour of the new emperor and was given a minor provincial post. In 759 he finally left this disgraceful position and spent the rest of his life wandering around the country. 1．What do we know about Li Bai’s poems? A．They were consistent in style. B．They were like the poems of Du Fu. C．They used more complex language. D．They were written in various styles. 2．What can we infer about Du Fu from the third paragraph? A．He didn’t like to be an official. B．He was not loyal to the emperor. C．He became an official in his thirties. D．He cared about government affairs. 3．What happened in the late years of Du Fu’s life? A．He changed his writing style. B．He wandered around the country. C．He was called back by the emperor. D．He enjoyed his minor provincial post. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Du Fu’s political career. B．Du Fu’s poetry and his life. C．The rule of Emperor Xuanzong. D．Du Fu’s contribution to the Tang Dynasty. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了唐朝诗人杜甫的生平。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Unlike Li Bai, this poet wrote in various styles, and his works were often innovative (创新的) in language and subject matter. His poems were also filled with meaning.(与李白不同，这位诗人以各种风格写作，他的作品在语言和主题上经常是创新的。他的诗也充满了意义。)”可知，李白的诗风格始终如一。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“This was the time when Emperor Xuanzong was attracted to the beautiful Yang Yuhuan and made her his concubine (妃子), which Du Fu severely criticised in his Song of the Beautiful Ladies.(这是唐玄宗被美丽的杨玉环所吸引，并册封她为妾的时候，杜甫在他的《丽人行》中严厉批评了这一点。)”可知，对于唐玄宗和杨贵妃的事情，杜甫在诗歌中加以猛烈抨击，说明他关心政务。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“In 759 he finally left this disgraceful position and spent the  rest of his life wandering around the country. (759年，他终于离开了这个不光彩的职位，在全国各地度过了余生。)”可知，杜甫晚年周游全国。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。纵观全文可知，本文前面对杜甫的诗歌略作介绍，后面重点介绍了他的生平，所以文章的主要内容是杜甫的诗与生平。故选B。 Passage 2 Born and raised in the US, Michael used to be a smart and cheerful child who brightened every room he entered. However, his life took an unexpected turn when a severe illness forced him to miss numerous school days, leaving him struggling to keep up with his studies. Later, when he downgraded to a new class, he encountered bullies who made his school days a nightmare (噩梦). That summer, right after his graduating from his primary school, he, together with his parents, visited his grandma in Chongqing, China. Michael immediately fell in love with the city. Well aware of Michael’s situation in the US, his mother decided that they would make Chongqing their new home, hoping that the new environment could provide her son with a fresh start. For Michael, the transition to a local middle school came with its own set of challenges. He struggled with the unfamiliar dialect, the different teaching methods, and school schedules With determination, Michael put himself in his studies, diligently completing his assignments, constantly seeking guidance from his teachers and peers, and he went so far as to set his alarm for 5 a. m. each morning, all in the name of squeezing in some extra time to memorize Literary Chinese passages (文言文篇目). His hard work paid off. Michael gradually achieved remarkable academic progress, ultimately securing a place in a great local high school. During his senior year, Michael’s substitute English teacher, Linda CHEN, was deeply impressed by his language abilities and shared a video of him confidently speaking English outside of his classroom. The video quickly went viral, and Michael instantly became a sensation (轰动的人物) on campus due to his extraordinary linguistic skills and charming personality. Despite the newfound attention, Michael remained grounded and stayed committed to his studies, prioritizing his academic pursuits above all else. Michael’s diligence bore fruit when he was accepted into the Artificial Intelligence Institute of Wuhan University. His journey showcased the power of determination and resilience (适应能力), proving that even in the face of adversity (困境), one can achieve remarkable success. 5．Why did Michael’s mother decide to make Chongqing their new home? A．To escape from the atmosphere of insecurity. B．To get better medical care. C．To seek help from relatives and friends. D．To pursue his dream of Chinese learning. 6．What helped Michael improve his academic performance in the new school? A．Constant tolerance from teachers B．Michael’s enrolling in additional afterschool programs C．Michael’s participating in extracurricular activities D．Michael’s self-discipline and strong willpower 7．How did Michael become popular on campus? A．By attending a talent show B．Through the recommendation of his teachers C．By having his talent acknowledged. D．By taking advantage of his good appearance 8．What lesson can we learn from Michael’s experience? A．The importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. B．The benefits of moving to a new city for educational opportunities. C．The significance of learning a foreign language. D．The key impact of a supportive school environment on students’ success. 【答案】5．A 6．D 7．C 8．A 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了出生在美国的Michael的经历。 5．细节理解题。根据第一段“Later, when he downgraded to a new class, he encountered bullies who made his school days a nightmare (噩梦). (后来，当他降级到一个新班级时，他遇到了恶霸，这些恶霸使他的学校生活成为一场噩梦。)”和第二段“Well aware of Michael’s situation in the US, his mother decided that they would make Chongqing their new home, hoping that the new environment could provide her son with a fresh start. (深知Michael在美国的处境，他的母亲决定将重庆作为他们的新家，希望新的环境能给儿子一个新的开始。)”可知，母亲是为了让他逃离不安全的环境（校园霸凌）。故选A。 6．推理判断题。根据第三段“With determination, Michael put himself in his studies, diligently completing his assignments, constantly seeking guidance from his teachers and peers, and he went so far as to set his alarm for 5 a. m. each morning, all in the name of squeezing in some extra time to memorize Literary Chinese passages (文言文篇目). (有了决心，迈克尔把自己投入到学习中，勤奋地完成作业，不断地向老师和同学寻求指导，他甚至把闹钟定在每天早上5点，这一切都是为了挤出一些额外的时间来背诵文言文篇目。)”可推断，这些体现了迈克尔的自律和坚强的意志力。故选D。 7．细节理解题。根据四段“During his senior year, Michael’s substitute English teacher, Linda CHEN, was deeply impressed by his language abilities and shared a video of him confidently speaking English outside of his classroom. The video quickly went viral, and Michael instantly became a sensation (轰动的人物) on campus due to his extraordinary linguistic skills and charming personality. (在他高三的时候，Michael的英语代课老师Linda CHEN对他的语言能力印象深刻，并分享了他在课堂外自信地说英语的视频。这段视频迅速走红，迈克尔也因其非凡的语言能力和迷人的个性迅速成为校园里的红人。)”可知，他的语言天赋被认可后走红。故选C。 8．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Michael’s diligence bore fruit when he was accepted into the Artificial Intelligence Institute of Wuhan University. His journey showcased the power of determination and resilience (适应能力), proving that even in the face of adversity (困境), one can achieve remarkable success. (Michael的勤奋得到了回报，他被武汉大学人工智能研究所录取。他的旅程展示了决心和韧性的力量，证明了即使在逆境中，一个人也可以取得非凡的成功。)”可推断，我们能从迈克尔的经历中学到面对挑战时坚持不懈的重要性。故选A。 Passage 3 It was my first academic conference as a Ph. D．student, and I should have been excited. It was a chance to show my research and meet new people. However, I stayed by the coffee station, too nervous to talk to anyone. I wanted to make connections, but I was afraid of being awkward or not important. By the end of the day, my business cards were still in my pocket. I was relieved it was over, but I also regretted missing another chance to make connections. I’m reflective and observant by nature, someone who prefers quiet moments to the bustle (喧闹) of crowds. The idea of stepping into formal networking situations felt scary. When I started my Ph.D．, I saw successful researchers worked with many people. I realized networking helped them. To succeed, I knew I needed to learn to network. It wasn’t easy. I tried at another conference with the best of intentions but still came up empty. My lab mate easily talked to someone and got invited to write a paper with a famous team. I stood there, right beside her — and yet, I let the moment slip by. That’s when it hit me: Networking wasn’t about impressing everyone in the room. It was about speaking up, embracing a bit of vulnerability (脆弱), and finding value in even the smallest exchanges. I’d been waiting for the perfect words, the ideal opening, the “right” moment — but I realized those moments rarely arrive on their own. The key was to let go of perfection and instead seek connection. So I started trying. I went to many events. At first, I was very nervous. My hands sweated, I forgot what to say, and my voice sometimes shook. I worried I sounded silly. But I kept trying. I hoped it would become easier. And it did. I learned to focus on making real connections, not on perfect networking. I started with small talks. For example, I once chatted with another student in a lunch line. We talked about our research and laughed about how strange academic events can be. It wasn’t a big career step, but it was a real connection. 9．How did the author feel at his first conference? A．Eager to distribute all his business cards. B．Anxious about interacting and stayed alone. C．Excited and confident to present his research. D．Disappointed by the quality of the coffee station. 10．What did the author realize about successful researchers? A．They always work hard and alone. B．Networking plays a key role in their success. C．They never feel awkward in social situations. D．Attending every conference leads to their success. 11．What was essential for improving the author’s networking? A．Attending only the biggest events. B．Memorizing a business card script. C．Focusing on connection rather than perfection. D．Waiting for the perfect networking opportunity. 12．What can we learn from the passage? A．Networking skills are more important than research abilities. B．Academic success depends entirely on one’s ability to network. C．Networking becomes effortless once you understand its principles. D．Even small social interactions can be meaningful networking steps. 【答案】9．B 10．B 11．C 12．D 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为博士生起初害怕社交，在学术会议上错失机会，后领悟社交在于真诚连接而非完美，通过努力逐渐学会建立真实联系。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段“However, I stayed by the coffee station, too nervous to talk to anyone. I wanted to make connections, but I was afraid of being awkward or not important. (然而，我则留在咖啡机旁，紧张得不敢与任何人交谈。我本想建立联系，但又害怕会显得笨拙或者觉得自己不重要。)”可知，作者在他第一次参加会议时，对于交流感到紧张，并且一直独自一人。故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据第二段“When I started my Ph.D., I saw successful researchers worked with many people. I realized networking helped them. (当我开始攻读博士学位时，我看到那些成功的研究人员总是与很多人合作。我意识到人脉关系对他们而言确实有所帮助。)”可知，作者认为成功研究人员的人际网络在他们的成功中起着关键作用。故选B。 11．细节理解题。根据第三段“The key was to let go of perfection and instead seek connection. (关键在于放下对完美的追求，转而寻求联系。)”可知，对于提升作者的社交网络而言，关键因素是专注于建立联系而非追求完美。故选C。 12．细节理解题。根据最后一段“I learned to focus on making real connections, not on perfect networking. I started with small talks. For example, I once chatted with another student in a lunch line. We talked about our research and laughed about how strange academic events can be. It wasn’t a big career step, but it was a real connection. (我学会了专注于建立真正的联系，而非一味追求完美的人际网络。我先从简单的交谈开始。比如，有一次我在排队买午餐时与另一位同学聊了起来。我们谈论了自己的研究，并且还一起笑谈了学术活动的种种奇特之处。这并非什么重大的职业发展，但却是一种真正的联系。)”可知，即使是简单的社交互动也能成为有意义的社交步骤。故选D。 Passage 4 From a young age, I had dreamed of becoming a professional musician. I spent hours practicing the violin, imagining myself performing on grand stages. So, when I auditioned (试音) for a famed music academy, I believed it was my chance to take a major step toward my goal. The day the results were released, I rushed to check my email. My heart pounded as I opened the message. “We appreciate your audition” and “The competition was intense” were followed by “Unfortunately, we are unable to offer you a spot.” I stared at the screen in disbelief. All my dedication, all the years of effort — had they been for nothing? For weeks, I struggled with self-doubt. I questioned whether I had any talent at all. Every time I picked up my violin, I felt an overwhelming sense of failure. Just as I was about to give up, my music teacher sat me down for a conversation. She told me that rejection was not the end, but rather a redirection. She encouraged me to join a community orchestra (乐队), where I could continue to develop my skills and play music for the complete joy of it. At first, I hesitated. I had always associated success with first-rate programs and distinguished titles. But after some thought, I decided to give it a try. To my surprise, playing in the orchestra reawakened my passion. Unlike the competitive atmosphere of auditions, here I played purely for the love of music. I met musicians from all walks of life and even had the chance to teach younger students. I began to see that fulfillment wasn’t just about fame — it was about sharing music in a meaningful way. Later, when I auditioned for another music program, I still felt nervous. But this time, rejection wouldn’t shake me. I had learned that my dream wasn’t about being accepted into one specific school — it was about the joy of music itself. No rejection could take that away from me. 13．How did the author feel before reading the rejection email? A．Anxious. B．Angry. C．Surprised. D．Settled. 14．What did the author’s music teacher suggest? A．To find a career outside of music. B．To redirect and just enjoy the music. C．To practice harder for the next audition. D．To pursue another famed music academy. 15．Why did the author enjoy playing in the orchestra? A．It offered a path to fame and success. B．It was recommended by a famous musician. C．It was less competitive and more meaningful. D．It presented an easier opportunity for auditioning. 16．What lesson did the author learn from this experience? A．Rejection is a sign to give up. B．Fame is the motivation for action. C．Passion matters more than recognition. D．Success comes only from top institutions. 【答案】13．A 14．B 15．C 16．C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者追求音乐梦想受挫后，在老师鼓励下通过加入社区乐队重燃热情并领悟到音乐真谛的故事。 13．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The day the results were released, I rushed to check my email. My heart pounded as I opened the message.(公布结果的那天，我急忙查看邮件。当我打开邮件时，我的心怦怦直跳)”可知，作者在打开邮件前感到焦虑。故选A。 14．细节理解题。根据第三段中“She told me that rejection was not the end, but rather a redirection. She encouraged me to join a community orchestra (乐队), where I could continue to develop my skills and play music for the complete joy of it.(她告诉我，被拒绝不是终点，而是重新定位。她鼓励我加入社区管弦乐队，在那里我可以继续发展我的技能，纯粹为了音乐的乐趣而演奏)”可知，老师建议作者调整方向并享受音乐。故选B。 15．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Unlike the competitive atmosphere of auditions, here I played purely for the love of music. I met musicians from all walks of life and even had the chance to teach younger students. I began to see that fulfillment wasn’t just about fame — it was about sharing music in a meaningful way.(与试镜的竞争氛围不同，在这里我纯粹是为了热爱音乐而演奏。我遇到了来自各行各业的音乐家，甚至有机会教年轻的学生。我开始意识到，成就感不仅仅来自名气，还来自以有意义的方式分享音乐)”可知，作者喜欢在乐队演奏是因为竞争较少且更有意义。故选C。 16．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I had learned that my dream wasn’t about being accepted into one specific school — it was about the joy of music itself. No rejection could take that away from me.(我明白了我的梦想不是被某一所特定的学校录取，而是关于音乐本身的快乐。没有什么拒绝能夺走这一点)”可知，作者领悟到热情比认可更重要。故选C。 话题3 社会问题与社会现象 Passage 1 Today, the widespread ability to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in online retail is transforming how consumers pay for purchases. Rather than relying on traditional payment methods, consumers are increasingly using BNPL services to spread payments across interest-free installments (免息分期付款). In new research, we found that BNPL adoption led to immediate and substantial increases in spending. Consumers who adopted BNPL were more likely to purchase, with purchase probability increasing from 17% to 26%. Furthermore, when adopting consumers made purchases, their basket sizes were 10% larger on average than before the introduction of BNPL. Furthermore, the data also reveals a significant aspect of BNPL’s influence on consumer spending patterns. In subsequent tracking studies, it was observed that these increases in spending were not transitory: They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending. To understand how BNPL increases spending, we conducted experiments and found that participants who paid in installments felt less financially constrained (财务受限) than those who paid in full. BNPL’s ability to divide payments into smaller amounts gives consumers a sense of better control over their budget. Smaller payments seemed more manageable, even when larger payments were delayed. Additionally, the smaller amounts made consumers feel the cost was less important, encouraging them to add more items to their purchases. At first glance, BNPL may seem like a win-win for both sellers and consumers. However, our findings suggest that sellers are most likely to see increased spending from financially constrained consumers who rely on credit cards. Given that BNPL can encourage overborrowing and lead to financial pressure, it’s important to be careful about who is offered BNPL and how much they can use. Like a tempting dessert, BNPL can seem appealing short-term but carries risks if overused, leading to a financial “sugar crash”. 1．What do we know about BNPL? A．It boosts consumer spending. B．It involves high-interest fees. C．It raises the price of products. D．It sets up a minimum purchase. 2．What does the underlined word “transitory” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Rapid. B．Fixed. C．Temporary. D．Permanent. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Ways of using BNPL services. B．BNPL’s influence on consumers. C．Disadvantages of paying in installments. D．A comparison of different payment methods. 4．Why does the author mention “tempting dessert” in the last paragraph? A．To urge people to stop using BNPL. B．To show the wide application of BNPL. C．To state the benefits of BNPL for sellers. D．To warn people to be cautious about BNPL. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章围绕“先买后付（BNPL）”服务展开，介绍其对消费者支出的影响、作用机制及潜在风险。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“In new research, we found that BNPL adoption led to immediate and substantial increases in spending. (在新的研究中，我们发现BNPL的采用立即导致了支出的显著增加。)” 以及第三段中“They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending.(这些支出增长持续了近6个月，表明BNPL推动了消费者支出的持续增长，而非短期增长。)”可知，BNPL会促进消费者支出。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“In subsequent tracking studies, it was observed that these increases in spending were not transitory: They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending.(在随后的跟踪研究中，观察到这些支出增长并非transitory：它们持续了近六个月，表明 BNPL 驱动了消费者支出的持续增长，而非短期增长。)”可知，句中not transitory与lasted for close to six months、lasting gains呼应，说明增长不是短期的，因此transitory意为“暂时的”。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据第四段“To understand how BNPL increases spending, we conducted experiments and found that participants who paid in installments felt less financially constrained (财务受限) than those who paid in full. BNPL’s ability to divide payments into smaller amounts gives consumers a sense of better control over their budget. Smaller payments seemed more manageable, even when larger payments were delayed. Additionally, the smaller amounts made consumers feel the cost was less important, encouraging them to add more items to their purchases.(为了理解 BNPL 如何增加支出，我们进行了实验，发现分期支付的参与者比全额支付的参与者感受到的财务压力更小。BNPL 能够将支付分割成更小的金额，这让消费者对自己的预算有了更好的控制感。即使大额支付被推迟，小额支付似乎也更容易管理。此外，小额支付让消费者觉得成本不那么重要，鼓励他们在购买中添加更多物品。)”可知，本段主要阐述了BNPL对消费者的影响（如减少财务约束感、促进多购物等）。故选B。 4．推理判断题。最后一段中“Like a tempting dessert, BNPL can seem appealing short-term but carries risks if overused, leading to a financial ‘sugar crash’.(就像诱人的甜点一样，先买后付短期内可能看起来很有吸引力，但如果过度使用就会带来风险，导致财务上的“糖崩溃”)”，通过“诱人的甜点”类比 BNPL，说明其虽有吸引力但过度使用有风险，目的是警告人们要谨慎使用BNPL。故选D。 Passage 2 In February, the CEO of Wendy’s, a popular American fast-food chain, said that they would start experimenting with dynamic pricing. For example, the bacon might cost $7.99 at 7 a.m. when everyone eats breakfast, and $6.99 three hours later when it’s not breakfast time, but also not lunch time either. “Load balancing” is a similar concept in energy and transportation. Utilities (公用事业) charge less for power overnight, and transit (运输)  agencies charge higher fares during rush hour to encourage users to shift toward off-peak times, when energy and trains are in less demand. And there is “peak-period pricing” on ride-hailing (打车) platforms, which is meant to quickly stimulate more drivers to start picking up passengers. In an era before the Internet, changing prices was costly, requiring updating signs or applying markdown stickers by hand. As restaurants, retailers, parking garages, gyms, hair salons became more automated, price changes became effortless even at physical stores. It’s easy to understand why companies want to change prices more frequently: to make more money. But does that mean that as dynamic pricing spreads, prices will be higher on average? Senator Sherrod Brown, Democrat of Ohio, posed the question to the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome H. Powell, calling the technique “just another way for corporations to make it harder for consumers to seek out lower prices”. Mr. Powell responded that dynamic pricing lowers prices as well as raises them, and the overall impact on price levels isn’t yet known. When one company dominates the market, dynamic pricing is more likely to raise prices overall. But in a competitive environment, dynamic pricing can also lead to price wars that benefit consumers. 5．Which of the following situations belongs to “dynamic pricing”? A．Lower ticket prices on weekdays. B．Lower room prices for advance booking. C．Higher food prices for non-members. D．Higher product prices for large amounts. 6．Why is “load balancing” employed according to paragraph 2? A．To manage resources. B．To maximize profits. C．To stimulate economy. D．To benefit customers. 7．What is the attitude of Senator Sherrod Brown to dynamic pricing? A．Supportive. B．Critical. C．Objective. D．Indifferent. 8．Which is the best title for the text? A．History of Food price Policies. B．Innovations on Fast Food Menus. C．Great Influence of Dynamic Pricing. D．Dynamic Pricing in Modern Economy. 【答案】5．A 6．A 7．B 8．D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了现代经济中的动态定价策略及其影响。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段中“For example, the bacon might cost $7.99 at 7 a. m. when everyone eats breakfast, and $6.99 three hours later when it’s not breakfast time, but also not lunch time either.(例如，早上7点大家吃早餐时，培根可能卖7.99美元，三小时后，既不是早餐时间，也不是午餐时间，培根可能卖6.99美元)”可知，动态定价是指根据不同时间段或需求情况来调整价格。工作日票价较低属于根据需求情况调整价格，符合动态定价的特点。故选A。 6．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Utilities charge less for power overnight, and transit agencies charge higher fares during rush hour to encourage users to shift toward off-peak times, when energy and trains are in less demand.(公用事业公司在夜间电费较低，交通机构在高峰时段收取更高的票价，以鼓励用户在能源和火车需求较少的非高峰时段出行)”可知，“负载平衡”策略的实施是为了管理资源，使资源在不同时间段得到更合理的利用。故选A。 7．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Senator Sherrod Brown. Democrat of Ohio, posed the question to the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome H. Powell, calling the technique “just another way for corporations to make it harder for consumers to seek out lower prices”.(俄亥俄州民主党参议员谢罗德·布朗向美联储主席杰罗姆·H·鲍威尔提出了这个问题，称这种定价方式“不过是企业让消费者更难找到低价的又一种手段”)”可知，参议员谢罗德·布朗对动态定价持批评态度，认为这是企业让消费者更难找到低价的又一种手段。故选B。 8．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“In February, the CEO of Wendy’s, a popular American fast-food chain, said that they would start experimenting with dynamic pricing.(今年2月，美国热门快餐连锁店Wendy’s的首席执行官表示，他们将开始尝试动态定价)”可知，文章主要介绍了现代经济中的动态定价策略及其影响，故D项“现代经济中的动态定价”概括文章大意，适合作为文章的标题。故选D。 Passage 3 Have you experienced bullying (欺凌)? In a study of 100 young people in the UK aged 12-20, half of them said they had been bullied. Bullying is not just physical, like hitting or kicking someone. Bullying can also be with words — saying or writing things that are not nice. Another type of bullying is social — choosing not to include someone, embarrassing someone or telling other people not to be friends with them. Bullying can happen at school, when you’re walking home, online...In fact, it can happen anywhere. Bullying involves (涉及) an imbalance of power — one person (or a group of people) that is more powerful than another. Maybe this person is more popular, or maybe they are physically bigger and stronger. There are the people who bully and those who are bullied. Sometimes other people help the bully or they join in. Then there are the kids that support — they don’t bully anyone directly, but they support the bullying by keeping silent. They encourage the children who are bullying in other ways. This is why it’s important for everyone to work together against bullying. To stop bullying we need everyone to be brave and take a stand (立场). What can we do to prevent bullying? Why don’t we create a student anti-bullying group? This group can do many things. Let the head teacher know how well the school is doing with fighting bullying and give them advice. Choose an anti-bullying slogan (标语) for your school, make posters or take over the school’s social media for a week to send out anti-bullying messages. Bullying is a social problem and it needs everyone to work together. The next time you see someone being bullied, take a stand! Don’t laugh at others or ignore what’s happening — tell an adult as soon as possible and help everyone to understand that bullying is not OK. 9．______ people said they had been bullied. A．6 B．10 C．30 D．50 10．According to the passage, ______ is NOT bullying. A．kicking or hitting someone B．laughing loudly with friends C．saying something unfriendly D．choosing not to include others 11．In which part of the school life can you probably read this passage? A．Safety. B．Foods. C．Sports. D．Study. 12．The writer’s main purpose in writing the passage is to ______ . A．show readers more types of bullying B．tell readers bullying is really common C．encourage everyone to stop bullying D．help those people who bully others 【答案】9．D 10．B 11．A 12．C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了英国一项针对12-20岁年轻人的调查中一半人遭受过欺凌，介绍了欺凌类型、涉及人员，并呼吁大家共同抵制欺凌。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In a study of 100 young people in the UK aged 12-20, half of them said they had been bullied.(在一项针对英国100名12-20岁年轻人的研究中，其中一半的人表示自己曾遭受过欺凌。)”可知，有50人表示自己曾遭受过欺凌。故选D。 10．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Bullying is not just physical, like hitting or kicking someone. Bullying can also be with words — saying or writing things that are not nice. Another type of bullying is social — choosing not to include someone, embarrassing someone or telling other people not to be friends with them.(欺凌也可能表现为言语上的——说出或写下不友善的话语。另一种欺凌形式则是社交上的——故意排斥某人、让某人难堪，或者告诉其他人不要与他们交朋友。)”可知，和朋友大声笑不是欺凌。故选B。 11．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“Have you experienced bullying (欺凌)? In a study of 100 young people in the UK aged 12-20, half of them said they had been bullied.(你经历过欺凌吗？在一项针对英国100名12-20岁年轻人的研究中，其中一半的人表示他们曾被欺负过。)”可知，文章主要讲述了欺凌的类型、涉及人员以及呼吁大家共同抵制欺凌，可推测出，这篇文章可能出现在学校生活的“安全”部分。故选A。 12．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段“Bullying is a social problem and it needs everyone to work together. The next time you see someone being bullied, take a stand! Don’t laugh at others or ignore what’s happening — tell an adult as soon as possible and help everyone to understand that bullying is not OK.(欺凌是一个社会问题，需要大家共同努力。下次当你看到有人被欺凌时，请表明自己的立场！不要嘲笑他人或对发生的事情视而不见——尽快告诉成年人，并帮助每个人明白欺凌是不对的。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是鼓励大家共同抵制欺凌。故选C。 Passage 4 A Cross-Cultural Bridge Built by Social Media In January 2025, the U.S. government banned TikTok over national security concerns. Unexpectedly, this move led thousands of American users to Xiaohongshu (also known as Red Note), a Chinese lifestyle app. This cultural shift has created heartwarming connections between young people in the U.S. and China, proving that shared interests can transcend language barriers. One popular trend on Xiaohongshu involves American users attempting Chinese recipes. For example, Leah Saifi, a New York influencer, posted a video of her making jiggly Chinese steamed eggs, inspired by a well-known Chinese tutorial. Her video received over 160, 000 likes and encouraging comments from Chinese users who suggested adding ingredients like ham or vegetables. Similarly, a Canadian couple’s attempt at the dish quickly gained 70, 000 likes, with Chinese users joking, “Foreigners made steamed eggs better than me! ” Another trend is about Li Hua, a fictional character from China’s national college entrance exam (gaokao). For years, Chinese students wrote letters as Li Hua to imaginary foreign friends. Now, real foreign users on Xiaohongshu are replying. American user Douglas posted, “Dear Li Hua, I’m sorry I didn’t get your letters... Now I’m here to reply. ” Sarah Dale from Mississippi expressed gratitude for a world where “every Li Hua’s letter is returned with love. ” These interactions highlight Xiaohongshu’s role in breaking stereotypes (刻板印象). Tsinghua University professor Shi Anbin noted, “The app offers unique experiences not found on Western platforms, helping global users understand China’s tech-savvy youth.” Despite efforts by some governments to hide China’s reality, ordinary people are building bonds through shared humanity. As Sarah Thrush from the U.S. wrote, “Love and friendship transcend distance. ” 13．What does the underlined word “transcend” in the text mean? A．Increase B．Change C．Overcome D．Reduce 14．Why did American users start using Xiaohongshu? A．They wanted to learn Chinese cooking. B．TikTok was banned in the U.S. C．Xiaohongshu is more popular than TikTok. D．They needed a platform to reply to Li Hua. 15．The example of Li Hua shows that foreign users on Xiaohongshu ________. A．are familiar with Chinese education systems B．are helping Chinese students with exams C．are welcoming cultural exchanges creatively D．are better at English than Chinese users 16．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To criticize the U.S. ban on TikTok. B．To introduce Xiaohongshu’s features to Chinese users. C．To illustrate cross-cultural connections via Xiaohongshu. D．To compare TikTok and Xiaohongshu’s user bases. 【答案】13．C 14．B 15．C 16．C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国用户因TikTok被禁转而使用小红书，并在该平台上与中国用户展开多种文化交流，展现了社交媒体搭建的跨文化桥梁。 13．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“This cultural shift has created heartwarming connections between young people in the U.S. and China, proving that shared interests can transcend language barriers. (这种文化转变在美国和中国的年轻人之间建立了温暖的联系，证明了共同的兴趣可以transcend语言障碍)”可知，这种文化转变让美国和中国年轻人之间建立了温暖联系，说明共同兴趣能跨越语言障碍，也就是克服、超越语言障碍。所以transcend在此处意思是“Overcome (克服、超越)”。故选C。 14．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In January 2025, the U.S. government banned TikTok over national security concerns. Unexpectedly, this move led thousands of American users to Xiaohongshu (also known as Red Note), a Chinese lifestyle app. (2025年1月，美国政府出于国家安全考虑禁止了TikTok。出乎意料的是，这一举措导致数千名美国用户转向使用中国生活方式应用小红书 (又称Red Note))”可知，美国用户开始使用小红书是因为TikTok在美国被禁。故选B。 15．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Another trend is about Li Hua, a fictional character from China’s national college entrance exam (gaokao). For years, Chinese students wrote letters as Li Hua to imaginary foreign friends. Now, real foreign users on Xiaohongshu are replying. American user Douglas posted, “Dear Li Hua, I’m sorry I didn’t get your letters... Now I’m here to reply. ” Sarah Dale from Mississippi expressed gratitude for a world where “every Li Hua’s letter is returned with love. ” (另一个趋势是关于李华，他是中国高考中的一个虚构人物。多年来，中国学生以李华的名义给想象中的外国朋友写信。现在，小红书上真正的外国用户正在回复。美国用户道格拉斯发帖说：‘亲爱的李华，很抱歉我没收到你的信……现在我来回复了。’密西西比州的莎拉·戴尔对这个世界表示感激，在这个世界里，‘每一封李华的信都得到了爱的回应。’)”可知，李华这个例子表明小红书上的外国用户正以富有创意的方式欢迎文化交流。故选C。 16．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段中“In January 2025, the U.S. government banned TikTok over national security concerns. Unexpectedly, this move led thousands of American users to Xiaohongshu (also known as Red Note), a Chinese lifestyle app. (2025年1月，美国政府出于国家安全考虑禁止了TikTok。出乎意料的是，这一举措导致数千名美国用户转向使用中国生活方式应用小红书 (又称Red Note))”及最后一段中“As Sarah Thrush from the U.S. wrote, ‘Love and friendship transcend distance. ’(正如来自美国的莎拉·思拉什所写：‘爱和友谊超越距离。’)” 可知，本文介绍了美国用户因TikTok被禁转而使用小红书，并在该平台上与中国用户展开多种文化交流，展现了社交媒体搭建的跨文化桥梁。进而推知，文章主要目的是通过小红书展示跨文化联系。故选C。 话题4 发明与创造 Passage 1 Bioengineers have introduced a new method of food production that could dramatically reshape agriculture, potentially making it more eco-friendly, and adaptable to environments like space. Called “electro-agriculture ”, this system would replace traditional photosynthesis (光合作用) — a process that only changes around 1% of light energy into usable chemical energy in plants — with a solar-powered reaction that effectively changes carbon dioxide (CO₂) into an organic molecule (有机分子) that plants could use as food. The current version of electro-agriculture achieves about 4% efficiency — four times higher than photosynthesis. “Since electro-agriculture is not dependent on climate conditions like traditional farming, it could serve as a precious method for producing additional food when necessary. With global climate change affecting agriculture, new food production technologies are becoming increasingly vital to balancing food markets and supporting a growing population”, senior author Feng Jiao said. In electro-agriculture, solar plates would be used to power a chemical reaction between CO₂ and water, producing acetate (醋酸盐). Plants would be reengineered to use this acetate as a primary energy source instead of relying on photosynthesis. Robert Jinkerson, a biological engineer, sees this technology as a major move forward. “If we don’t need to grow plants with sunlight anymore, then we can decouple agriculture from the environment and grow food in indoor, controlled environments,” he said. The change could move agriculture into upright, multi-story indoor farms where solar power is collected outside the building to drive plant growth inside. So far, researchers have engineered plants that can use acetate in combination with photosynthesis, but the ultimate goal is to create plants that rely entirely on acetate for energy. While plant research is still in its early stages, other species like mushrooms have already naturally used acetate as an energy source. This means the technology could be applied to these food-producing beings much sooner in the market. 1．What is the key to electro-agriculture? A．Promoting energy change efficiency. B．Increasing plants’ adaptation to light. C．Offering plants sufficient nutrition. D．Reproducing photosynthesis indoors. 2．What did Feng Jiao take electro-agriculture as? A．A short-term fix for climate change. B．A valuable solution for food supply. C．A new exploration of traditional farming. D．A possible replacement for organic farming. 3．What does the underlined word “decouple” mean in paragraph 5? A．Protect. B．Separate. C．Recover. D．Choose. 4．What would be the best title of the text? A．Climate change affects agriculture. B．Electro-agriculture will replace traditional agriculture. C．Plants need no photosynthesis. D．Electro-agriculture makes indoor farms possible. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了生物工程师引入的一种新的食品生产方法，这种方法可能会极大地重塑农业，有可能使其更加环保，并适应太空等环境，这个系统被称为“电农业”。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Called “electro-agriculture ”, this system would replace traditional photosynthesis (光合作用) —a process that only changes around 1% of light energy into usable chemical energy in plants — with a solar-powered reaction that effectively changes carbon dioxide (CO₂) into an organic molecule (有机分子) that plants could use as food. The current version of electro-agriculture achieves about 4% efficiency — four times higher than photosynthesis.(被称为“电农业”，它将取代传统的光合作用——在植物中，光合作用只能将大约 1%的光能转化为可用的化学能——而太阳能反应可以有效地将二氧化碳转化为植物可以用作食物的有机分子。目前的电子农业可以达到4%的效率，是光合作用的四倍)”可知，电农业系统的关键就是提升能量转化的效率。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Since electro-agriculture is not dependent on climate conditions like traditional farming, it could serve as a precious method for producing additional food when necessary. With global climate change affecting agriculture, new food production technologies are becoming increasingly vital to balancing food markets and supporting a growing population(由于电农业不像传统农业那样依赖于气候条件，它可以作为一种宝贵的方法，在必要时生产额外的食物。随着全球气候变化对农业的影响，新的粮食生产技术对于平衡粮食市场和支持不断增长的人口变得越来越重要)”可知，冯娇认为在全球变化和人口增长背景下电农业是一个有价值的食物供应解决方案。故选B项。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词后“grow food in indoor, controlled environments (在室内可控的环境中种植粮食)”可推测，电农业使农业种植与环境分离，不再依赖阳光等自然气候，由此推测，划线词的意思是“分离”。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，介绍新型农业 Eletro-agriculture 的技术突破，技术原理和发展前景，得出该技术将使农业摆脱气候的影响，由此可知，D项“在室内建农场成为可能”是最好的标题。故选D项。 Passage 2 Air pollution is among the biggest threats to humans, which causes seven million early deaths a year. To fight this problem, four friends put their heads together and designed CityTree, which is a mobile structure that can capture as many pollutants as a forest made up of 275 trees. What makes the ‘tree’ special is that it’s not a regular tree at all; it is made up of moss cultures(苔藓培养物) that do a great job of absorption. “Moss cultures have a much larger surface than any other plant,” Zhengliang Wu, co-founder of Green City Solutions, explained to CNN. “That means we can capture more pollutants.” The entire ‘tree’ sustains itself using solar panels that generate electricity so that it can collect rainwater itself. To monitor the health of the moss, the CityTree has sensors which measure temperature and water quality. Now, about 20 CityTrees can be found in major cities like Oslo, and Paris. The team also has plans to introduce the CityTree to cities in lower-income countries, which may have worse air pollution. However, Gary Fuller, an expert on air pollution, thinks that the concept of an urban air purifier might be too ambitious. “Even if you had a perfect air cleaner, getting the surrounding air in contact with it is really hard,” he said. Pollution made by cars, for example, spreads upwards a few kilometers into the air. “Efforts would be better put into stopping the pollution from forming in the first place,” he added. In response, the CityTree inventors say that they are aware of this and choose the location of each CityTree carefully. They are also testing a system to create their own air flow that draws the pollution to the “tree”. 5．How does the CityTree sustain itself according to the passage? A．By absorbing pollutants from nearby factories. B．Using wind turbines to power its systems. C．By relying on regular tree photosynthesis. D．Through solar panels that produce electricity and gather rainwater. 6．What is Gary Fuller’s attitude to the CityTree? A．Doubtful. B．Intolerant. C．Worried. D．Unclear. 7．What can be inferred from Gary Fuller’s comments about the CityTree? A．He believes the CityTree is the best solution to air pollution. B．He thinks stopping pollution at its source is more effective than using air cleaners. C．He fully supports the widespread use of CityTrees in all cities. D．He claims the CityTree can easily purify air several kilometers above the ground. 8．What will the CityTree inventors probably do? A．Develop a new type of air cleaner. B．Make improvements to the structure. C．Redirect efforts to make greener cars. D．Expand their business in rich countries. 【答案】5．D 6．A 7．B 8．B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“CityTree”这一创新发明，它是一种移动结构，能够像由275棵树组成的森林一样捕捉污染物，从而对抗空气污染问题。 5．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The entire‘tree’sustains itself using solar panels that generate electricity so that it can collect rainwater itself. To monitor the health of the moss, the CityTree has sensors which measure temperature and water quality.(整棵“树”通过太阳能板发电实现自给自足，还能自行收集雨水。为监测苔藓的健康状况，“城市树”配备了测量温度和水质的传感器)”可知，“城市树”通过太阳能板发电实现自给自足，并利用电力收集雨水。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“However, Gary Fuller, an expert on air pollution, thinks that the concept of an urban air purifier might be too ambitious. “Even if you had a perfect air cleaner, getting the surrounding air in contact with it is really hard,” he said. Pollution made by cars, for example, spreads upwards a few kilometers into the air. “Efforts would be better put into stopping the pollution from forming in the first place,” he added.(然而，空气污染专家Gary Fuller认为，城市空气净化器的概念或许过于理想化。“即便有一台完美的空气净化器，让周围空气与其充分接触也非常困难，”他说，“例如，汽车排放的污染物会向上扩散至数公里的高空。”他补充道：“更有效的做法是从源头遏制污染的产生。”)”可知，空气污染专家 Gary Fuller 认为城市空气净化器的概念过于理想化，并指出即使有完美的净化器，让周围空气与其接触也很困难，更强调应从源头遏制污染。这些表述体现了他对 CityTree 实际效果的怀疑。故选A。 7．推理判断题。根据文章第四段““Even if you had a perfect air cleaner, getting the surrounding air in contact with it is really hard,”he said. Pollution made by cars, for example, spreads upwards a few kilometers into the air. “Efforts would be better put into stopping the pollution from forming in the first place,” he added.(“即便有一台完美的空气净化器，让周围空气与其充分接触也非常困难，”他说，“例如，汽车排放的污染物会向上扩散至数公里的高空。”他补充道：“更有效的做法是从源头遏制污染的产生。”)”可知，他认为相比使用空气净化器，从源头遏制污染更为有效。故选B。 8．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“In response, the CityTree inventors say that they are aware of this and choose the location of each CityTree carefully. They are also testing a system to create their own air flow that draws the pollution to the“tree”.(对此，“城市树”的发明者表示，他们已意识到这一点，并会谨慎选择每棵“城市树”的安放位置。团队还在测试一种系统，通过制造气流将污染物吸引至“树”旁)”可知，“城市树”的发明者意识到Gary Fuller提出的问题，并已开始谨慎选择安放位置，同时测试产生气流的系统。这些举措表明他们在对现有结构进行改进，以优化污染物吸附效果。故选B。 Passage 3 Water droplets (水滴) falling through a tube have generated enough electricity to power 12 LED lights. Such an approach could one day be used in roof-based systems to harvest lots of clean power from rain. “Rain falls on Earth every day. However, all the energy is dissipated due to the lack of a system to harvest rain energy, “ says Siowling Soh at the National University of Singapore. Normally, when we generate electricity from water, we use the movement of lots of it to drive a turbine (涡轮机) in a river, the sea or even in drinking water pipes. But water flowing over an electric surface can generate its own electrical charge through a process called charge separation. The phenomenon is usually an inefficient way of generating electricity because the electric charge is created only on the surface the water touches, and if you use micro or nanoscale (纳米级) channels to increase the surface area, you end up requiring more energy to pump the water into them than you get back out. Now, Soh and his colleagues have created a simple set-up that relies on gravity to move water down a vertical (竖的) tube that is 32 centimeters tall. Water flows out of the bottom of a container via a flat needle, then falls towards the tube below. As the rain-like water droplets crashed at the top of the tube, they catch pockets of air. Wires at the top and bottom of the tube then harvest the generated electricity. The amount of electricity generated might not seem particularly impressive, but Soh says the set-up changed more than 10 per cent of the energy of the water falling through the tubes into electricity, which is five orders of magnitude (数量级) more electricity than obtained from water flowing through the tube s in a continuous stream. “If it could be developed in a way that could be useful on a house-by-house basis, that could be a really useful thing,” says Shannon at the Hydropower Institute. 9．What does the underlined word “dissipated” in paragraph I mean? A．Collected. B．Wasted. C．Generated. D．Improved. 10．What is a feature of charge separation in normal electric generation? A．It forces water out without losing energy. B．It enables a turbine to generate more power. C．It ensures a larger surface to create electricity. D．It produces electrical charge in a limited way. 11．What is, the third paragraph mainly about? A．Why Soh’s method proves efficient. B．What helps the set-up function smoothly. C．How Soh’s team generates electricity. D．Whether electrical device needs improving. 12．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．Smart Rain Pipes: Power Your Home for Free. B．Electric Rain Tubes: Double the Power Instantly. C．Solar-Powered Rain Drops: Turn Turbines’ Power On. D．Rain Power Breakthrough: Tiny Droplets Light up LEDs. 【答案】9．B 10．D 11．C 12．D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了新加坡国立大学的研究团队通过水滴穿过管道发电的新方法，包括其原理、优势及应用前景。 9．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“However, all the energy is dissipated due to the lack of a system to harvest rain energy. (然而，由于缺乏收集雨水能量的系统，所有能量都dissipated)”可知，由于缺乏收集系统，导致雨水能量无法被利用，dissipated与wasted具有相同词意，意为“浪费”。故选B项。 10．细节理解题。根据第二段中“But water flowing over an electric surface can generate its own electrical charge through a process called charge separation. The phenomenon is usually an inefficient way of generating electricity because the electric charge is created only on the surface the water touches, and if you use micro or nanoscale (纳米级) channels to increase the surface area, you end up requiring more energy to pump the water into them than you get back out. (但水流过带电表面时，会通过一种称为电荷分离的过程产生自身的电荷。这种现象通常是一种低效的发电方式，因为电荷仅在水接触的表面产生，而且如果你使用微米或纳米级的通道来增加表面积，最终会发现将水抽入这些通道所需的能量比输出的能量还要多)”可知，传统的电荷分离现象发电效率低，电荷产生的方式有限。故选D项。 11．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Now, Soh and his colleagues have created a simple set-up that relies on gravity to move water down a vertical (竖的) tube that is 32 centimeters tall. Water flows out of the bottom of a container via a flat needle, then falls towards the tube below. As the rain-like water droplets crashed at the top of the tube, they catch pockets of air. Wires at the top and bottom of the tube then harvest the generated electricity. (现在，Soh和他的同事们设计了一个简单的装置，该装置依靠重力让水沿一根32厘米高的竖管向下流动。水通过一根扁平的针头从容器底部流出，然后朝着下方的管子落下。当类似雨滴的水滴撞击管子顶部时，会困住气穴。随后，管子顶部和底部的导线会收集产生的电力)”可知，第三段详细描述了Soh及其团队如何通过重力让水从垂直管中落下，水滴撞击管顶并捕获空气泡，再通过上下两端的电线收集电能的过程。这是在解释Soh团队如何发电。故选C项。 12．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段中“Water droplets falling through a tube have generated enough electricity to power 12 LED lights. (水滴通过管道下落产生的电能足以点亮12盏LED灯)”及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍新加坡团队通过水滴落管发电，成功为 12 个LED灯供电，突破了传统雨水发电效率低的问题，D项“雨水发电突破：小水滴点亮LED灯”既体现创新性，又紧扣实验成果，最适合作为标题。故选D项。 Passage 4 Every year across the world, vaccines (疫苗) prevent as many as five million people from dying. Unfortunately, most vaccines need to be kept cool to stop them from going off. This makes it difficult to transport them to remote areas, because if they get too warm they won’t work. This is what Dr Asel Sartbaeva has been attempting to solve. Growing up, Asel Sartbaeva always looked up to scientists like Michael Faraday and Marie Curie. When she studied at Cambridge University in England, she met an award-winning physicist called Brian Josephson. “My jaw dropped,” she said, “It felt like a ‘big thing’ for me to be working in the same place as scientists I had looked up to for so long.” In 2010, Asel Sartbaeva took her daughter Melinda to be vaccinated. She noticed the doctor had kept the vaccines in the fridge. When she got home, she started reading about it online and found that there are places around the world where vaccines can’t be delivered because they can’t be refrigerated for the whole journey — meaning some people miss out on getting vaccines. Sartbaeva wanted to invent a way to keep vaccines stable at all temperatures, so she came up with ensilication. Over the next few years, Sartbaeva and her team have tested out a number of different ways to see if the ensilicated vaccines can be kept stable when they’re out of the fridge. One of these experiments involved sending some vaccines in the post from Bath to Newcastle. The journey is more than 300 miles, which can take a day or two by post, but the vaccines were still safe to use when they arrived. In 2021, Sartbaeva was named a UNICEF Ambassador for Girls in Science project. She designed experiments to get more girls interested in the science-based subjects. “In addition to my scientific and teaching work, I want to make scientific discoveries closer and more understandable to people,” she said. 13．What does the underlined phrase “going off” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Boiling. B．Being misused. C．Failing. D．Being polluted. 14．How did Sartbaeva feel about her meeting with Brian Josephson? A．Honored. B．Scared. C．Amused. D．Embarrassed. 15．What inspired Sartbaeva’s idea of ensilication? A．Limitations of the vaccine storage. B．Vaccine shortages in some places. C．Her daughter’s unexpected illness. D．The children’s high demand for vaccines. 16．Why does the author mention the journey in paragraph 4? A．To introduce the core of ensilication. B．To show the effectiveness of ensilication. C．To compare different means of transportation. D．To emphasize the hardship of the experiment. 【答案】13．C 14．A 15．A 16．B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了科学家Asel Sartbaeva受童年偶像影响，致力于解决疫苗保存难题并取得突破性成果的成长与科研历程。 13．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“Unfortunately, most vaccines need to be kept cool to stop them from going off. This makes it difficult to transport them to remote areas, because if they get too warm they won’t work. (遗憾的是，大多数疫苗需要冷藏以防止going off。这使得将它们运输到偏远地区变得困难，因为如果温度过高，疫苗就会失去作用)”可知，疫苗需冷藏以防 “失效”。“going off”在此处意为“失效”，与“Failing(失去效力)”语义相符。故选C。 14．推理判断题。根据第二段“Growing up, Asel Sartbaeva always looked up to scientists like Michael Faraday and Marie Curie. When she studied at Cambridge University in England, she met an award-winning physicist called Brian Josephson. “My jaw dropped,” she said, “It felt like a ‘big thing’ for me to be working in the same place as scientists I had looked up to for so long.”(从小到大，Asel Sartbaeva一直敬仰Michael Faraday和Marie Curie这样的科学家。当她在英国剑桥大学学习时，遇到了一位名叫Brian Josephson的获奖物理学家。她说：“我惊讶得合不拢嘴，能和我敬仰已久的科学家在同一个地方工作，对我来说是件‘大事’)” 可推知，当Sartbaeva在剑桥大学遇到获奖物理学家Brian Josephson时，她感到非常荣幸。故选A。 15．细节理解题。根据第三段中“When she got home, she started reading about it online and found that there are places around the world where vaccines can’t be delivered because they can’t be refrigerated for the whole journey — meaning some people miss out on getting vaccines. Sartbaeva wanted to invent a way to keep vaccines stable at all temperatures, so she came up with ensilication.(回到家后，她开始在网上查阅相关信息，发现世界上有些地方无法送达疫苗，因为疫苗在整个运输过程中无法冷藏——这意味着一些人错过了接种疫苗的机会。Sartbaeva想发明一种能让疫苗在所有温度下都保持稳定的方法，于是她提出了ensilication的想法)”可知，疫苗储存的局限性（需冷藏才能运输）启发了她的ensilication的想法。故选A。 16．推理判断题。根据第四段中“One of these experiments involved sending some vaccines in the post from Bath to Newcastle. The journey is more than 300 miles, which can take a day or two by post, but the vaccines were still safe to use when they arrived.(其中一项实验包括将一些疫苗通过邮政从巴斯寄往纽卡斯尔。这段路程超过300英里，邮寄可能需要一两天时间，但疫苗抵达时仍可安全使用)”可推知，该实验是为了证明ensilication技术能让疫苗在非冷藏条件下保持稳定，即展示其有效性。故选B。 话题5 艺术家 Passage 1 For the creatively minded, snow represents a large blank canvas (空白画布) for art. But often, it’s limited to snowmen or other snow statues. Simon Beck had a different idea, and over the course of a decade he has carved a path for himself in the snow art world. He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow. Combined with light and shadow, his artistic designs can only be fully appreciated when viewed from above. Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby. “It started just as a joke one day really,” Beck explained. “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to have pleasure…” “I really had no idea how good it would look when I made that first drawing, but it really went beyond my expectation.” he said of his first ever creation that he looked down on from a ski lift. To create this work, Beck stepped his way through the snow using only snowshoes and a ski pole for measurement with nothing else but the image of a design idea in his head. It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience. But as his designs developed and became more complex, Beck said he began to start drawing them on paper first. Beck’s paintings have become a huge hit since his work was first shared. “Most of the time I had been doing failed careers, and people around me are asking what’s the quickest way of getting rid of this person,” Beck said. “And for the first time, I felt people actually wanted me. I felt like a more valued member of society.” 1．Where does Simon Beck create art? A．On canvas. B．In the sky. C．On snow fields. D．At soccer courts. 2．Why did Beck create his first drawing? A．To seek fun. B．To prove his talent. C．To develop a new hobby. D．To enhance his former career. 3．What contributes to Beck’s art creation? A．His passion for skiing. B．His competitive nature. C．His dream to be an artist. D．His experience of making maps. 4．What did Beck think of his painting work? A．Boring. B．Rewarding. C．Demanding. D．Discouraging. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了雪地艺术家Simon Beck的创作经历和成就。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow. (他通过在未被踩踏过的雪地上行走，创造出巨大的大地艺术作品，这些雪地覆盖的区域有足球场那么大)”可知，Simon Beck在雪地上创作艺术作品。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“It started just as a joke one day really,” Beck explained. “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to have pleasure…” (“这真的只是有一天作为一个玩笑开始的，”Beck解释说。“有一天滑雪后，我决定在雪地上画一幅画来取乐……”)”可知，Beck创作第一幅画是为了寻求乐趣。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中“It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience. But as his designs developed and became more complex, Beck said he began to start drawing them on paper first. (由于他以前的工作经验，这一点也不具有挑战性。但随着他的设计不断发展，变得越来越复杂，Beck说，他开始先在纸上画出设计图)”以及第二段“Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby. (59岁的Beck曾经是一名地图制作师，后来因为晚年决定追求自己的爱好而成为了一名雪地艺术家)”可知，Beck以前是制作地图的，这对他后来在雪地上创作艺术作品很有帮助。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Beck’s paintings have become a huge hit since his work was first shared.(自从Beck的作品首次被分享以来，他的画作就受到了极大的欢迎)”以及最后一段“And for the first time, I felt people actually wanted me. I felt like a more valued member of society. (第一次，我觉得人们真的需要我。我觉得自己像是社会上更有价值的一员)”可知，Beck认为自己的绘画工作是有意义的，是值得的。故选B。 Passage 2 A leading dancer with National Ballet of China has inspired audiences with her talent and determination. Starting ballet at nine, she joined the Affiliated Secondary School of Beijing Dance Academy and quickly rose to fame. By 16, she had claimed gold at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition and joined National Ballet of China at 17. Her breakthrough came when she starred in Romeo and Juliet shortly after joining the company. “That’s when I truly fell in love with ballet,” she recalled. Known for her technical excellence and dedication, she often practiced over 12 hours daily to perfect multiple roles. “Ballet isn’t just a job — it’s my life’s purpose,” she said. However, her career faced a crisis in 2013 during a performance of The Little Mermaid, where she suffered a severe spinal injury. “My sacrum was distorted. I almost quit,” she admitted. For two years, she underwent painful recovery while starring in a war-themed film, Ballet in the Flames of War. “I refused to give up,” she explained. Returning to the stage in 2015, she shifted her focus from technical perfection to emotional storytelling. “Though my injury limits some moves, I now express deeper feelings through dance,” she said. Her performances gained international acclaim as she toured globally with National Ballet of China. “Sharing Chinese ballet worldwide is my greatest pride, and dance has become part of my soul,” she emphasized. Her story highlights the sacrifices behind artistic success. While admitting ballet demands extraordinary commitment, she finds joy in its rewards. “Every drop of sweat is worth it when I step onto the stage,” she said. Today, she continues to inspire as both a dancer and a symbol of resilience, proving that passion can overcome even the toughest challenges. 5．Why did the dancer continue pursuing ballet despite her injury? A．Ballet became a key part of her identity. B．Her team pressured her to return quickly. C．She extremely desired financial stability. D．She wanted to prove her technical superiority. 6．What can we know about the dancer in the war-themed film? A．It marked her permanent retirement from ballet. B．The film aimed to criticize the impact of war on artists. C．She was fully recovered from her injury during filming. D．It reflected her determination to stay connected to dance. 7．What occurred in the dancer’s performance style after 2015? A．She reduced her practice hours to avoid injuries. B．She prioritized physical techniques over emotions. C．She abandoned classical roles for modern productions. D．She valued more emotional storytelling than technique. 8．What is the text mainly about? A．The physical risks of professional sports. B．The role of luck in achieving artistic fame. C．A dancer’s career and her comeback in ballet. D．The balance between personal life and career. 【答案】5．A 6．D 7．D 8．C 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中国国家芭舞团首席舞者曹舒慈在重伤后努力克服困难，重返舞台的故事。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段““Ballet isn’t just a job — it’s my life’s purpose,” she said.(“芭蕾舞不仅仅是一份工作——它是我人生的目标。”她说道)”可知，芭蕾不仅是一份工作，更是曹舒慈的人生日标，即她身份的重要组成部分，因此，即使受了重伤，她仍维续从事芭蕾舞表演。故选A。 6．推理判断题。根据第三段“For two years, she underwent painful recovery while starring in a war-themed film, Ballet in the Flames of War. “I refused to give up,” she explained.(两年来，她一边承受着痛苦的康复过程，一边参演了一部以战争为主题的电影《战火中的芭蕾》。“我从未想过放弃。”她解释道)”可知，曹舒慈在拍摄以战争为主题的电影期间坚持康复训练。因此这反映了她与舞蹈保持联系的决心。故选D。 7．细节理解题。根据第四段“Returning to the stage in 2015, she shifted her focus from technical perfection to emotional storytelling.(2015年重返舞台后，她将重心从技术上的完美追求转向了情感的叙事表达)”可知，2015年重返舞台后，曹舒慈将重心从技术上的完美转向情感的讲述。故选D。 8．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Her story highlights the sacrifices behind artistic success. While admitting ballet demands extraordinary commitment, she finds joy in its rewards. “Every drop of sweat is worth it when I step onto the stage,” she said. Today, she continues to inspire as both a dancer and a symbol of resilience, proving that passion can overcome even the toughest challenges.(她的故事凸显了艺术成就背后所付出的牺牲。尽管她承认芭蕾舞需要极大的投入，但她从其带来的回报中找到了快乐。她说：“当我登上舞台时，每一滴汗水都是值得的。”如今，她不仅作为舞者继续激励着人们，还作为坚韧不拔的象征继续鼓舞着众人，证明了激情能够战胜任何艰难险阻)”通读全文可知，文章讲述了中国国家芭蕾舞团首席舞者曹舒慈在重伤后努力克服困难，重返舞台的故事。故选C。 Passage 3 Wang Sibo, the first person in Chinese light painting art, is good at creating light paintings in a Chinese style. Using light as ink and night as canvas (画布), he adds ancient cultural elements into modern art to create amazing works. For creators of light paintings, it does not require highly advanced painting skills. However, it is easier said than done. Wang Sibo once stated, “Light painting requires a strong sense of space and memory, as each stroke (笔画) of the brush is moving very fast and does not leave any mark. Therefore, one can only rely on their feelings and memories to paint in the air.” Since Wang Sibo began his journey in light painting, he has continuously improved his skills. He has a special fondness for Chinese dragons. To perfectly present the form and charm of dragons, Wang Sibo and his team devoted countless hours and efforts. After two years of hard work, they finally presented a surprising masterpiece. On a night in 2018, Wang Sibo and his team made history near Wangfujing Street, creating “Dragon Dance in China” — a 670-square-meter light painting that set the Guinness World Record for the “largest light painting pattern”. However, this was just the beginning. In 2021, they once again broke the world record for the largest light painting with “The Elegy of Light,” a 2021-square-meter masterpiece. Not stopping there, Wang Sibo made a new breakthrough in 2023 with “Awakening Lion,” completed by 328 people, earning the first-ever record for “the most people meanwhile creating a light painting.” In this way, Wang Sibo, with his Chinese-style light painting, has stood at the top of the world many times. For Wang Sibo, light painting is not only an art form, but also a means of expressing his inner self and releasing his emotions. He will continue to use light as a tool to illuminate (照亮) the path of traditional culture and convey its value and significance to the audience. 9．What is unique about Wang Sibo’s light painting? A．He only paints during the daytime. B．He needs special brushes and paints. C．He uses digital technology to create art. D．He combines traditional Chinese culture with modern art. 10．What can be inferred from Wang Sibo’s words? A．Light painting is quite challenging. B．Canvases of light paintings are in the air. C．Light painting can only be done by masters of painting. D．Creators of light painting should have strong emotions. 11．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The significance of Wang Sibo’s light paintings. B．The unique charm of Wang Sibo’s light paintings. C．Wang Sibo’s remarkable achievements in light painting. D．The efforts Wang Sibo has made to set the Guinness World Record. 12．In which column of a magazine is this text most likely to appear? A．Pioneer. B．Fashion. C．Culture. D．Lifestyle. 【答案】9．D 10．A 11．C 12．A 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。中国光绘艺术第一人王思博擅长中式光绘，凭空间感和记忆创作，其团队多次打破吉尼斯纪录，他以光绘传承传统文化。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段“Using light as ink and night as canvas (画布), he adds ancient cultural elements into modern art to create amazing works.(他以光为墨，以夜为画布，将古老的文化元素融入现代艺术之中，创作出令人惊叹的作品)”可知，王思博的光绘作品将中国传统文化与现代艺术相结合。故选D。 10．推理判断题。根据第二段“Wang Sibo once stated, “Light painting requires a strong sense of space and memory, as each stroke (笔画) of the brush is moving very fast and does not leave any mark. Therefore, one can only rely on their feelings and memories to paint in the air.”(王思博曾表示：“光绘需要很强的空间感和记忆力，因为画笔的每一笔移动都非常迅速，不会留下任何痕迹。因此，只能依靠自己的感觉和记忆在空中作画。”)”可知，光绘创作相当具有挑战性。故选A。 11．主旨大意题。根据第四段“On a night in 2018, Wang Sibo and his team made history near Wangfujing Street, creating “Dragon Dance in China” — a 670-square-meter light painting that set the Guinness World Record for the “largest light painting pattern”. However, this was just the beginning. In 2021, they once again broke the world record for the largest light painting with “The Elegy of Light,” a 2021-square-meter masterpiece. Not stopping there, Wang Sibo made a new breakthrough in 2023 with “Awakening Lion,” completed by 328 people, earning the first-ever record for “the most people meanwhile creating a light painting.” In this way, Wang Sibo, with his Chinese-style light painting, has stood at the top of the world many times.(2018 年的一个夜晚，王思博和他的团队在王府井大街附近创造了历史，他们创作了“中国龙舞”——一幅 670 平方米的光影画作，该作品打破了“最大光影画图案”的吉尼斯世界纪录。然而这只是开始。2021 年，他们再次打破了最大光影画的纪录，创作了《光之哀歌》，这是一幅 2021 平方米的杰作。不仅如此，王思博在 2023 年又取得了新的突破，创作了《觉醒的狮子》，由 328 人共同完成，获得了“同时创作光影画的人数最多”的首个世界纪录。就这样，王思博凭借他的中式光影画，在世界舞台上多次登顶)”可知，第四段主要讲的是王思博在光绘方面取得的非凡成就。故选C。 12．推理判断题。根据第一段“Wang Sibo, the first person in Chinese light painting art, is good at creating light paintings in a Chinese style. Using light as ink and night as canvas (画布), he adds ancient cultural elements into modern art to create amazing works.(王思博是首位在中国开展光绘艺术创作的人，他擅长以中国风格创作光绘作品。他以光为墨、以夜为画布，将古代文化元素融入现代艺术之中，创作出令人惊叹的作品)”结合文章主要说明了中国光绘艺术第一人王思博擅长中式光绘，凭空间感和记忆创作，其团队多次打破吉尼斯纪录，他以光绘传承传统文化。可知，这篇文章最有可能出现在《先锋》的杂志上，故选A。 Passage 4 Toronto-based artist Ava Roth is unlike other cooperative artists: instead of working with people, she works with bees. As a painter, embroiderer (刺绣师) and mixed-media artist, she has spent the past decade experimenting with the unique medium of honeycomb (蜂巢). In her latest collection, Roth employs the help of local honeybees to create amazing pieces that perfectly represent the co-existence of human beings and nature. Her works combine various man-made materials with the complex pattern of a raw honeycomb. During the cooperation, Roth’s part of work comes in the form of art picture hung in embroidery circles. Using her mastery of embroidery techniques, she creates designs with thread while including locally found materials, such as wood, plants and horsehair. After she arranges these elements to her liking, the bees come in to add their touch. Roth then attaches the circle to beekeeping frames and places it in a bee box. Over time, thousands of bees fill the frame with honeycomb, changing the piece into its final, fascinating form. The artistic cooperation between the honeybees and Roth’s creativity results in a unique and original work of art. Her direct cooperation with bees is just one aspect of her work. Roth also uses honeycomb in other collections, including sewn paintings, embroideries, and works on paper. In her work, Roth integrates the theme of the human relationship to the natural world, reflecting on how people shape nature to meet their needs and imaging a more beautiful outcome of our encounter. With the role honeybees play in pollinating many of the world’s crops, the species is vital to food production. Despite their essential duty, honeybee populations have been facing a growing decline worldwide, caused by factors such as climate change, habitat loss and pesticides. Roth raises awareness of this extraordinary species’ depopulation through her unique practice, exhibiting their exceptional architectural abilities and essential role in human life. 13．What is special about Ava Roth’s artistic practice? A．She focuses on the theme of nature. B．She employs bees to create artworks. C．She doesn’t cooperate with other artists. D．She only uses natural materials for her art. 14．What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3? A．The design of different elements. B．The complex results of art making. C．The difficulty of bonding with bees. D．The unique process of art creation. 15．What can we know about Roth’s work from the text? A．It highlights the exploration of nature. B．It reflects on how nature influences people. C．It advocates the harmony between man and nature. D．It aims to solve the issue of honeybee depopulation. 16．Which of the following best describes the impact of Roth’s practice? A．Far-reaching. B．Unidentifiable. C．Short-lived. D．Flexible. 【答案】13．B 14．D 15．C 16．A 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍多伦多艺术家艾娃·罗斯与蜜蜂合作创作艺术作品及其环保意义。 13．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Toronto-based artist Ava Roth is unlike other cooperative artists: instead of working with people, she works with bees. As a painter, embroiderer (刺绣师) and mixed-media artist, she has spent the past decade experimenting with the unique medium of honeycomb (蜂巢). (多伦多艺术家艾娃·罗斯不同于其他合作艺术家：她不与人合作，而是与蜜蜂合作。作为画家、刺绣师和混合媒体艺术家，她在过去十年中一直尝试用蜂巢这种独特的媒介进行创作。)”可知，她艺术实践的特殊性在于利用蜜蜂参与艺术创作。故选B项。 14．主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“During the cooperation, Roth’s part of work comes in the form of art picture hung in embroidery circles. Using her mastery of embroidery techniques, she creates designs with thread while including locally found materials, such as wood, plants and horsehair. After she arranges these elements to her liking, the bees come in to add their touch. Roth then attaches the circle to beekeeping frames and places it in a bee box. Over time, thousands of bees fill the frame with honeycomb, changing the piece into its final, fascinating form. (在合作过程中，罗斯的工作以悬挂在刺绣圈中的艺术画形式开始。她运用精湛的刺绣技巧，用线设计图案，并融入当地材料，如木材、植物和马毛。在按自己的喜好排列好这些元素后，蜜蜂开始参与创作。随后，罗斯将绣圈固定在养蜂框架上，并放入蜂箱。随着时间的推移，成千上万的蜜蜂用蜂巢填满框架，将作品变成最终迷人的形态。)”可知，该段详细阐述了她与蜜蜂合作创作艺术品的完整流程，突出其独特的创作过程。故选D项。 15．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“In her work, Roth integrates the theme of the human relationship to the natural world, reflecting on how people shape nature to meet their needs and imagining a more beautiful outcome of our encounter. (在作品中，罗斯融入了人类与自然世界关系的主题，反思人们如何塑造自然以满足自身需求，并想象我们与自然相遇的更美好结果。)”可知，她的作品核心在于倡导人类与自然和谐共处的理念。故选C项。 16．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Roth raises awareness of this extraordinary species’ depopulation through her unique practice, exhibiting their exceptional architectural abilities and essential role in human life. (罗斯通过独特的实践提高了人们对这一特殊物种数量减少的认识，展示了它们卓越的构建能力和在人类生活中的重要作用。)”可知，她的艺术实践通过视觉化的创作，引发人们对蜜蜂生态价值的长期关注，产生了深远的影响。故选A项。 话题6 个人保健 Passage 1 That annoying kid brother or sister who broke your stuff and got you in trouble all the time may have actually done you a favour: A new study suggests that younger siblings (弟弟妹妹) might be good for your health. Children who didn’t welcome a baby brother or sister into the family before first grade had almost three times the likelihood of obesity (肥胖) compared with kids who experienced the birth of a sibling when they were around 3 to 4 years old, the study found. “It is possibly because when there is a younger sibling in the family, a child might become more active — for example, running around more with their younger sibling,” said Julie Lumeng, a public health researcher at the University of Michigan. “Maybe families are more likely to take the kids to the park when there is a younger sibling, or maybe the children are less likely to sit, watching TV, when there is a younger sibling to ask them to join more active pretend play,” she added. Mealtimes might also be different with a second kid at the table. Parents of only child can often focus too much on what their kid eats, which can lead to bad eating habits, some previous research suggests. “When parents use restrictive or pressure-to-eat feeding practices, children have an increased risk of being overweight,” said Jerica Berge, a researcher at the University of Minnesota. “When a new child is introduced, parents may relax their focus on the older child’s eating behaviours, making it possible for the older child to self-regulate their eating,” said Berge. “This self-regulation may lead to a healthier weight for the child with a sibling.” For their study, Lumeng and her colleagues followed 697 US children from birth through age 6. However, the authors acknowledged that their study lacked objectively measured birth weights and information on events such as a divorce, a move or a job loss in the family — all of which can influence the odds (可能性) of children becoming obese. 1．Compared to children with younger siblings, an only child may ________. A．become selfish B．become overweight C．have a healthier lifestyle D．get better parental guidance 2．How may children change when they have a younger sibling? A．They may refuse to play at home. B．They may feel annoyed and unhappy. C．They may have more physical activities. D．They may spend more time with their parents. 3．For parents, which of the following may be good for their children’s health? A．Allowing kids to control their eating. B．Using some restrictive feeding practices. C．Paying more attention to kids’ eating habits. D．Letting the older child regulate the diet of the younger child. 4．What was the limitation of the study? A．It was based on other researchers’ studies. B．It used an old-fashioned research method. C．It did research only on dozens of families. D．It failed to include other aspects influencing children’s health. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了一项新的研究发现弟弟妹妹对年长孩子的健康有益，尤其是能降低其肥胖的可能性，并分析了背后的原因，同时也指出了该研究存在的局限性。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Children who didn’t welcome a baby brother or sister into the family before first grade had almost three times the likelihood of obesity compared with kids who experienced the birth of a sibling when they were around 3 to 4 years old, the study found. (研究发现，一年级前家中未迎来弟弟或妹妹的孩子，其患上肥胖的概率是那些在3到4岁时迎来弟妹的孩子的近三倍。)”可知，无弟妹的孩子肥胖概率远高于有弟妹的孩子，即独生子女相比有弟妹的孩子，更有可能超重。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“It is possibly because when there is a younger sibling in the family, a child might become more active — for example, running around more with their younger sibling. (这可能是因为当家里有了弟弟妹妹后，年长的孩子可能会变得更活跃——比如，会和弟妹一起更多地跑来跑去)”可知，家中有了弟妹后，年长的孩子会变得更活跃，也就意味着会进行更多的身体活动，这是有弟妹带来的具体变化。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第七段中的“When a new child is introduced, parents may relax their focus on the older child’s eating behaviours, making it possible for the older child to self-regulate their eating. This self-regulation may lead to a healthier weight for the child with a sibling. (当家里迎来新的孩子后，父母可能会放松对年长孩子饮食行为的关注，这让年长的孩子能够自主调节自己的饮食。这种自主调节可能会让有弟妹的孩子拥有更健康的体重。)”可知，让孩子自主调节饮食能使其拥有更健康的体重，即父母允许孩子掌控自己的饮食，对孩子的健康是有益的。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第九段中的“However, the authors acknowledged that their study lacked objectively measured birth weights and information on events such as a divorce, a move or a job loss in the family — all of which can influence the odds of children becoming obese. (然而，该研究的作者承认，他们的研究缺乏客观测量的出生体重数据，也缺少关于家庭离异、搬家或家人失业等事件的相关信息——所有这些因素都可能影响孩子患上肥胖症的概率。) ”可知，研究缺少部分能影响儿童肥胖概率的相关数据和信息，即该研究未能纳入其他影响孩子健康的相关方面，这是其局限性所在。故选D。 Passage 2 The world has many beautiful sounds. We can hear the songs of birds and the laughter of people. We can listen to cool music and news reports. And it’s all because of our ears! They bring us a world of sounds. But some people can’t hear any sound at all. Some are born deaf. Others can hear well in their childhood, but too many loud sounds hurt their ears later on. Many people in China can’t hear ordinary sounds clearly. A large number of them are children. Most of them are born with good hearing. But 6 children every 1,000 have hearing problems when they are born. And if a child has hearing problems, he or she usually will also have learning problems at school. A lot of things can cause hearing problems. For example, too much earwax is not good for our hearing. And noise louder than 85 decibels (分贝) can hurt our ears and make us lose our hearing for a short time or even forever. Hearing is important for all of us. So we should do our best to give our ears special care. Don’t forget to do the followings. 1. Try to stay away from places with too much noise. If you have to go, wear earplugs. A pair of good earplugs can cut the noise by 30 decibels. 2. When swimming, remember to put earplugs into your ears to stop water from getting in. 3. Never put anything sharp into your ears. If you think you have too much earwax, ask your mum or dad to help you clean it out. Keep these things in mind! Then you won’t be saying “WHAT? WHAT?” when you are older. 5．What does the underlined word “earwax” mean in the passage? A．耳膜 B．耳鸣 C．耳垢 D．耳疾 6．In the first paragraph, the writer wants to _______. A．tell us many beautiful sounds. B．describe the uses of ears. C．explain the kinds. D．show the importance of ears. 7．Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the writer? A．Hearing problems caused diseases. B．People with hearing problems. C．Ways to protect our ears. D．Danger of loud noise. 8．The underlined sentence means _______. A．when you get older, you know it’s not polite to ask “what”. B．when you get older you still have good hearing. C．when you get older, you won’t ask questions. D．the older you are, the fewer questions you’ll have. 【答案】5．C 6．D 7．A 8．B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过分析听力损伤的原因，提出三项护耳建议，强调听力保护的终身重要性。 5．词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“is not good for our hearing (对我们的听力不好)”以及倒数第二段中“ask your mum or dad to help you clean it out (请让你的爸爸妈妈帮你清理它)”可知，“耳垢”对听力不好，且需要清理，画线词意思是“耳垢”。故选C项。 6．推理判断题。根据第一段“The world has many beautiful sounds. We can hear the songs of birds and the laughter of people. We can listen to cool music and news reports. And it’s all because of our ears! They bring us a world of sounds. But some people can’t hear any sound at all. Some are born deaf. Others can hear well in their childhood, but too many loud sounds hurt their ears later on. (这个世界充满美妙的声音。我们能听见鸟儿的歌唱和人们的欢笑，可以聆听酷炫的音乐和新闻报道。这一切都归功于我们的耳朵！它们为我们带来了声音的世界。但有些人完全听不见声音——有人天生失聪，也有人童年时听力正常，却因长期暴露在巨大噪音中导致听力受损)”可知，作者先描述声音之美，转而指出听力丧失的后果，在可听声音的人群和失聪人群的对比中，凸显耳朵的功能和价值，其目的是展示耳朵的重要性。故选D项。 7．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Many people in China can’t hear ordinary sounds clearly. A large number of them are children. (在中国，许多人无法听清日常生活中的声音，其中儿童占很大比例)”、第三段中“And noise louder than 85 decibels (分贝) can hurt our ears and make us lose our hearing for a short time or even forever. (超过85分贝的噪音会损伤我们的耳朵，可能导致暂时性甚至永久性听力丧失)”和第四段中“So we should do our best to give our ears special care. Don’t forget to do the followings. (因此，我们必须尽力给予耳朵特别的呵护。请务必做到以下几点)”可知，文中提到了有听力问题的人、噪音大的危险以及保护耳朵的方法，并未提及听力问题导致的疾病。故选A项。 8．词句猜测题。画线句的上文“Keep these things in mind! (请谨记这些要点)”呼吁做好保护耳朵的措施，画线句是这一条件带来的结果：延缓听力衰退，因此画线句意思是“年老时仍能保持良好听力”。故选B项。 Passage 3 Nowadays, many teenagers are addicted to digital devices. They spend hours on end playing mobile games, watching videos on social media, or chatting with friends online. This not only takes up a large amount of their study and exercise time but also has a negative impact on their eyesight and mental health. According to a recent research, over 60% of teenagers in a certain area suffer from myopia, and a significant number of them show signs of anxiety and depression due to excessive use of digital devices. Another common problem among teenagers is lack of physical activity. With the popularity of sedentary activities like watching TV and playing computer games, many teenagers rarely engage in outdoor sports. A study shows that only about 30% of teenagers meet the recommended amount of physical activity per week. This lack of exercise can lead to weight gain, weak muscles, and a higher risk of developing various diseases in the long run. However, there are many ways for teenagers to develop a healthy lifestyle. Firstly, they should limit their screen time. Set a specific time limit for using digital devices every day, for example, no more than two hours. Instead of spending hours on the phone, they can pick up a book to read, which can expand their knowledge and improve their language skills. Secondly, regular physical exercise is essential. Joining a sports club or simply going for a jog in the park three to four times a week can make a big difference. Exercise not only helps to keep fit but also releases stress and makes people feel more energetic. Thirdly, a balanced diet is also crucial. Teenagers should eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and reduce the intake of junk food like hamburgers, fries, and sugary drinks. In conclusion, although modern life brings many conveniences, it also poses threats to the health of teenagers. By being aware of these problems and taking active measures, such as limiting screen time, exercising regularly, and maintaining a balanced diet, teenagers can lead a healthy lifestyle and grow up healthily. 9．What is the main problem with teenagers’ lifestyle nowadays according to the passage? A．They don’t have enough sleep. B．They are addicted to digital devices and lack physical activity. C．They eat too much junk food. D．They don’t communicate well with their parents. 10．What percentage of teenagers meet the recommended amount of physical activity per week? A．Over 60%. B．About 30%. C．Only 20%. D．Nearly 50%. 11．Which of the following is a good way for teenagers to develop a healthy lifestyle? A．Spending more time on mobile games. B．Eating more junk food. C．Limiting screen time and doing regular exercise. D．Staying up late to study. 12．What would be the best title for the passage? A．The Popularity of Digital Devices Among Teenagers B．The Importance of Physical Activity C．How Teenagers Can Develop a Healthy Lifestyle D．The Harm of Junk Food 【答案】9．B 10．B 11．C 12．C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了现代青少年面临的两大健康问题——沉迷数字设备和缺乏体育活动，并针对这些问题提出了相应的解决方案，以帮助青少年养成健康的生活方式。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段“Nowadays, many teenagers are addicted to digital devices.(如今，许多青少年沉迷于数字设备)”和第二段“Another common problem among teenagers is lack of physical activity.(青少年的另一个常见问题是缺乏体育锻炼)”可知，当下青少年生活方式的主要问题是沉迷数字设备且缺乏体育活动，故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据第二段“A study shows that only about 30% of teenagers meet the recommended amount of physical activity per week.(一项研究表明，只有大约30%的青少年达到了每周推荐的运动量)”可知，只有约30%的青少年达到每周推荐的体育活动量，故选B。 11．细节理解题。根据第三段“Firstly, they should limit their screen time.(首先，他们应该限制看屏幕的时间)”和“Secondly, regular physical exercise is essential.(其次，定期的体育锻炼是必不可少的)”可知，限制屏幕时间和进行规律锻炼是青少年养成健康生活方式的好方法，故选C。 12．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是倒数第二段“However, there are many ways for teenagers to develop a healthy lifestyle. Firstly, they should limit their screen time. Set a specific time limit for using digital devices every day, for example, no more than two hours. Instead of spending hours on the phone, they can pick up a book to read, which can expand their knowledge and improve their language skills. Secondly, regular physical exercise is essential. Joining a sports club or simply going for a jog in the park three to four times a week can make a big difference. Exercise not only helps to keep fit but also releases stress and makes people feel more energetic. Thirdly, a balanced diet is also crucial. Teenagers should eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and reduce the intake of junk food like hamburgers, fries, and sugary drinks.(然而，有很多方法可以让青少年养成健康的生活方式。首先，他们应该限制看屏幕的时间。设定每天使用电子设备的具体时间限制，例如不超过两个小时。他们可以拿起一本书来阅读，而不是花几个小时打电话，这可以扩展他们的知识，提高他们的语言技能。其次，定期的体育锻炼是必不可少的。参加一个体育俱乐部，或者只是每周去公园慢跑三到四次，都会有很大的不同。运动不仅有助于保持健康，而且还能释放压力，使人感到更有活力。第三，均衡的饮食也很重要。青少年应该多吃水果、蔬菜和全谷物，减少垃圾食品的摄入，比如汉堡、薯条和含糖饮料)”可知，本文主要讲述了现代青少年面临的两大健康问题——沉迷数字设备和缺乏体育活动，并针对这些问题提出了相应的解决方案，以帮助青少年养成健康的生活方式，因此最好的题目是C选项“How Teenagers Can Develop a Healthy Lifestyle(青少年如何养成健康的生活方式)”。故选C。 Passage 4 Last year, I realized I needed to make a change when I couldn’t even run for the bus without getting out of breath. My doctor warned me about my rising blood pressure and suggested I adopt a healthier lifestyle. Determined to improve, I decided to combine regular exercise with a balanced diet. I started with simple morning walks, gradually increasing to jogging. At first, it was exhausting, but within weeks I noticed my stamina improving. Meanwhile, I replaced sugary snacks with fruits and swapped white bread for whole grains. The most challenging part was cutting down on takeout, but learning to cook simple, nutritious meals made it easier. Six months l$