考前押题03 七选五6大常考话题（期中复习专项训练）高二英语下学期译林版

专题03 七选五6大常考话题 话题1 科学技术 话题4 亲情友情 话题2 校园生活 话题5 运动健康 话题3 成长经历 话题6 生态环保 话题1 科学技术 Passage 1 As digital technology develops rapidly, cyber fraud is causing more and more financial losses around the world. According to the World Economic Forum, the cost of cyber fraud could double between 2023 and 2027. Government agencies, companies, and ordinary people can all become targets. 1 Therefore, it is very important to take action. Here are some best practices to keep your data and money safe. Continually update your computer and mobile devices Cybercriminals often use known flaws in software to attack your devices. They look for holes in operating systems and browsers. 2 This is the most effective measure you can take. Regular updates fix security holes. They also reduce the risk of being attacked. You should turn on automatic updates whenever possible. Use antivirus software and anti-malware protection Besides using software flaws, criminals also use viruses and malware to take control of your computer. These attacks can happen without you knowing. Many new computers come with a free trial of antivirus software. You can buy it after the trial ends. Choose a good software solution. Keep it updated with the latest virus definitions. 3 Use good password habits Passwords are the keys to your online life. For each account, use a long and different password. Update it regularly. Create strong passwords by combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. 4 Never use the same password for multiple accounts. Do not write passwords down or share them. For mobile devices, set a PIN or facial recognition. Turn on the auto-lock feature. For computers, set up separate profiles for family members. This allows you to apply restrictions to specific accounts. 5 Finally, do not forget about your home network. Cyber attackers may use it to steal your private information. Your Wi-Fi network is a common target. Start by setting a strong password for your Wi-Fi. Then choose good encryption, such as WPA2. Update your router’s software regularly. You can also hide your network from public view. Keeping it concealed from unauthorized connections adds extra protection. These steps will help keep your home network secure. A. Buy new computers annually. B. Strengthen your home network. C. In fact, no one is completely safe. D. Also, run a full scan at least once per week. E. The best defense is to keep everything updated. F. Avoid using personal information like your birthday. G. Employ a computer engineer to be your own assistant. Passage 2 How AI Is Used in Schools Today AI is no longer just a future idea. 1 Schools are learning where these tools are helpful and where limits are needed. Many districts are combining AI with a K-12 online learning platform. This brings adaptive instruction, digital materials, and classroom resources together in one place. Personalizing Learning 2 They adjust difficulty right away. For example, students now do math tasks where AI gives hints to those who are stuck. It also adapts the same work for students who have already mastered the skill. One student told me, “It keeps me from getting stuck too long.” The teacher said it let her work with small groups. No one gets left behind. Giving Teachers Time Back. Ask almost any teacher what they need more of. The answer is almost always the same: time. Time to plan well. Time to give meaningful feedback. Time to focus on students instead of paperwork. Used thoughtfully, AI can help reclaim some of that lost time. Teachers already use it to draft lesson outlines. 3 They spot patterns in student data. They identify common writing errors. They generate practice questions or examples. When AI handles these routine tasks, teachers gain something valuable. They get flexibility to focus on instruction and relationships. They can better meet student needs. Used the right way, AI gives teachers hours back each day. It creates initial drafts. It removes planning tasks. Teachers can now refine their lessons. They adjust their instruction. They meet their students’ needs. 4 AI tools help schools find academic or behavioral concerns sooner. They detect patterns like attendance issues, missing work, or common errors. This allows us to respond earlier. Problems can be fixed before they grow bigger. Using this information in data meetings helps us focus our discussions. We make better-informed decisions about student support. Expanding Access to Learning. AI tools remove barriers for multilingual learners. They help struggling readers and students with disabilities. They provide translation, captioning, and speech-to-text. They offer read-aloud features, vocabulary support, and visual explanations. Students can now engage with grade-level content more independently. Instruction does not slow down. 5 A. Supporting Early Intervention B. Teaching approaches are more important. C. Adaptive AI programs study student work. D. AI is not necessary in classroom nowadays. E. They create leveled texts on the same topic. F. No one is left behind, and no one is held back. G. It is already being used in classrooms every day. Passage 3 According to road safety charity Brake, of the 1,000 drivers it interviewed, 45% of men confessed to micro-sleeping while driving, as did 22% of women. 1 Micro-sleep is an incidence where the brain goes to sleep involuntarily for five to 10 seconds. 2 People wake up suddenly, often with a shock of the head. “Your eyelids start drooping and you start to lose contact with reality,” says Prof. Jim Horne, director of Loughborough University's Sleep Research Centre. “You’re asleep a few seconds, then wake up, often with a shock.” This sudden head movement is how people normally know they have been micro-sleeping. 3 “Sleep has to last beyond a minute or two for your brain to remember it,” says Prof. Jim Horne, who studied driver tiredness for 10 years. “With micro-sleep, you are just left with a feeling of not knowing if you are coming or going.” Obviously, it is caused by fatigue, you fall into a good sleep. Drivers are exceptionally vulnerable as driving can be tiring. The risk is higher in the afternoon as the body experiences a drop in energy levels. It is also riskier at night when a person usually asleep. 4 Young people need more sleep in general, so are more impaired by sleep loss. According to the Department for Transport, almost 20% of accidents on boring major roads are caused by micro-sleep. Drivers have no excuse, says Prof. Jim Horne, "Sleep doesn't come from out of the blue. You can’t drive along alert one minute and falling asleep the next. There’s always adequate time to realise how sleepy you are." His advice is, to safely park, have a drink containing about 150 mg of caffeine, take a 15-minute nap, and then freshen up for five minutes before continuing the journey. 5 A. Young drivers too are more likely at risk. B. The brain does not remember such short naps. C. Caffeine will not kick in for at least 20 minutes. D. It is “horrifying” statistic, but what does this mean? E. It is sleep that is more likely happen in a tiring situation. F. Caffeine intake will cause uncontrollable sleepiness over a period of time. G. Young people are the drivers with the lowest accident rate caused by micro-sleep. Passage 4 We have two sides to our brain, the right and the left side. The right side is often used when we're being creative. 1 When we want to do this, we tend to rely on the left side of the brain. If you want to improve your memory, one trick is to try bringing the right side of the brain into use. 2 A memory palace can simply be a place you know well, such as your house or flat, the route to your local shops, your school or your college. Because you know this place so well, it's easy to plan your journey through it knowing where everything is and what comes next. 3 For example, let's use a shopping list to see how it works. With your memory palace organized, you simply place one of the items from your shopping list in each place. Let’s imagine your memory palace is the walk to your nearest supermarket and the first thing on your shopping list is a pair of trainers. So, imagine a pair of trainers waiting at your front door, jumping up and down waiting to go out. It's good to make the picture in your head funny to help you remember. The next stop is the gate to your house and the next item is a bunch of bananas. So, imagine a row of bananas hanging from your gate, each wearing a pair of sunglasses! And so on. As you follow the route to the supermarket, place one of the items at one of your easy-to-remember places on the journey. 4 It might be hard to see how this can be used to remember some of the subjects you might be studying. 5 For example, maybe you have to remember a list of dates, the steps necessary in making something or some historical events. Just remember to get that right side of your brain working to come up with scenes that are easy to remember, and put them in a familiar place. A. But why not try? B. But what if it doesn't work? C. Now imagine you have to remember something. D. However, some things can't be remembered this way. E. One method of doing this is to create a memory palace. F. On the other hand, the right side works in a different way. G. Using your imagination like this will make it easy to remember. H. However, we don't often use this side to help us remember things. 话题2 校园生活 Passage 1 I'm studying English at a school in the UK at the moment and having a wonderful time, meeting new friends and getting to know the country. We have the chance to go on lots of trips and recently we visited the famous town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. 1 Our English teacher wanted us to do more than that. Before we went, we prepared for the trip. 2 Some students did one on the environment, while another group wrote some questions about hobbies and interests. There were five groups altogether. I'm really interested in business studies and my group had questions to ask local businesspeople and shopkeepers. We were there for the whole day and we all thought it would be best to do the research in the morning. 3 When we arrived in Stratford, each group went off around the town to ask local people their questions. It was really good fun. We had the chance to practise our English and the local people were very friendly and helpful. In fact， they told our teacher how polite they thought we all were. Stratford is a lovely town and we spent the afternoon enjoying the sights. After lunch we looked round Holy Trinity Church, and of course we visited the house where the world's most famous playwright was born and grew up. 4 I got home feeling exhausted but I had had a fantastic day out. Apart from being fun it was a great way to practise our English, and not only because we were able to speak to local people. 5 We took it in turns to stand up and explain to the other groups what our questions were about and the things we found out. We all enjoyed it so much we're hoping to repeat it later in the year in a new location. A. However, many of the shops were closed. B. We could then relax in the afternoon and go sightseeing. C. But we didn’t just walk around the town taking photographs. D. On the other hand, the weather was better than we had expected. E. That was followed by some fun boating on the river before we left. F. In class the next day we presented the results of our questionnaires. G. We worked in teams and created some questionnaires on different subjects. Passage 2 Why I Never Went To University As I finished my last year of high school, there was one question I heard over and over: "Which university are you going to?" The truth is, I never planned on going to university. 1 Don't get me wrong, I'm a firm believer in education. However, I just felt that traditional university education wasn't for me. One of the main reasons is that I've always been more practical. 2 I enjoyed hands-on projects, whether it was fixing a bicycle or creating a website. The thought of spending four years in classrooms didn't appeal to me. Instead of university, I opted for an apprenticeship in a local IT company. 3 This gave me a chance to gain practical skills and experience in the real world. At the same time, I was earning a salary, which was a bonus. Furthermore, I noticed that many successful people in my field didn't necessarily have a degree. 4 This showed me that a university degree wasn't the only pathway to success. Finally, I wanted to avoid student debt. Many of my friends who went to university are now struggling with loan payments. 5 Instead, I was able to save money during my apprenticeship and buy my first home much earlier than my peers. Looking back, I have no regrets about my decision. I've managed to build a successful career without a university degree. My experience shows that there are different paths to success, and each person must choose the one that suits them best. A. I think we are too quick to label people. B. I simply didn't want to take on that financial burden at such a young age. C. People often looked at me strangely when I told them I wasn't going to university. D. I was always told that university was the best path for everyone, but I had my doubts. E. I've always been more interested in doing things rather than learning about them in theory. F. The work was challenging and exciting, and I was learning more than I ever did in a classroom. G. The most successful IT entrepreneurs, such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, are university dropouts. Passage 3 Alice Waters, a chef and restaurant owner, is sitting in the kitchen garden of the Martin Luther King School in Berkeley, California. This garden is called the Edible Schoolyard, and students are preparing a vegetable bed as part of a lesson. Later, they will cook what they pick for lunch. 1 Each student receives 18 to 40 hours of tuition here a year, and much of the food grown is used in school meals. Waters started a campaign in 1996 to raise funds for the Edible Schoolyard and the School Lunch Initiative. 2 Waters hopes these projects will set an example for the rest of the country. “Bad eating habits are a huge problem in the US,” she says. “Teaching about food cannot be left to parents.” Marsha Guerrero, director of the School Lunch Initiative, explains, “This is mainly a teaching garden. 3 ” Nearby farms therefore supply additional food for school lunches, using fresh organic ingredients when possible. In one gardening lesson, students choose a personal spot in the garden for the year. They observe and record insect life, soil changes, and plant growth. 4 Kitchen classes link to academic subjects: science is taught through nutrition and cooking techniques, geography through seasons and global eating habits. Has Waters succeeded? Judging by the happiness among these ordinary children, the answer is yes. Waters believes that growing, smelling, and cooking good food makes children care about what they eat. 5 A. Keeping notes in this way is viewed as an essential part of experimental learning. B. Lessons like this take place in the garden and kitchen and form part of the curriculum. C. We couldn’t possibly produce enough food in this small space to feed all 300 children. D. The problem, according to some critics, is that such projects may be too expensive to run. E. Just seeing a child saying to another, “Would you like some?” – that is the essential thing. F. One lesson on European diets in the Middle Ages ends with children cooking roasted vegetables with herbs and garlic. G. These two projects aim to provide 10,000 Berkeley public school students with good food while placing food at the heart of the curriculum. Passage 4 My First Job I still remember my first job very clearly when I was still in my high school. It was at a small local bakery in my hometown, a cosy place that always smelled of fresh bread. 1 Every morning, I'd wake up early, way before the sun, and head to the bakery to help prepare for the day ahead. It was a nice, simple way to start the workday. My main task was to arrange the freshly baked bread and pastries (油酥面团) in the display cases. The bakery prided itself on the variety of its goods, from plain baguettes to chocolate croissants. 2 I also had to ensure that the bakery was clean and tidy at all times, which meant a lot of sweeping and wiping. 3 Sometimes, that meant working on the tills taking money from customers. Although the work could be tiring, and sometimes repetitive, I enjoyed it a lot. The best part of the job was definitely the people I worked with. They were all so kind and friendly, always ready to lend a helping hand. 4 We often shared jokes and stories as we worked, which made the days pass quickly. The friendship made the long hours bearable. Of course, not everything about the job was easy. There were times when we were very busy, especially during the holiday season. We had to deal with long queues of customers, all wanting their holiday treats. 5 Still, I learned a lot from the experience, about hard work, patience and the importance of a positive attitude. Looking back, I can honestly say that my first job taught me many valuable lessons. It taught me the importance of hard work, punctuality, and teamwork. It was a great start to my working life, and the experiences I had and the skills I learnt have shaped the person I am today. A. It was hectic and demanding, but we managed. B. However, I was always ready to help wherever I was needed. C. I learned a lot from them and they made me feel part of the team. D. My first day was a bit overwhelming, but I soon got the hang of it. E. It was my responsibility to make sure they looked appealing to the customers. F. The smell of freshly baked bread early in the morning is something I'll never forget. G. I got the job when I was 15, looking for a part-time job during the summer holidays. 话题3 成长经历 Passage 1 My Life In A Lighthouse I've always been attracted to the sea, so when I saw an advertisement for a lighthouse keeper, I knew I had to apply. The job was to maintain a lighthouse on a small island off the coast of Scotland. 1 To my surprise, they hired me, and soon I was on my way to my new home. The lighthouse itself is over a hundred years old, and it's full of history. Many wild storms over the decades would have sunk many ships if the lighthouse hadn't been there warning them away. Every day, I'm responsible for ensuring that the light shines brightly, warning ships away from the dangerous rocks. 2 The work can be hard, but it's very rewarding. Living on a small island can be lonely, but I don't mind. I have the sea birds for company, and I enjoy the peace and quiet. I spend my days taking care of the lighthouse and my nights watching the stars. 3 It's a simple life, but a fulfilling one. One of the biggest challenges of living here is the weather. It can be very unpredictable and sometimes quite extreme. But I've learned to adapt and be prepared for anything. 4 And despite the occasional storm, I wouldn't trade this life for anything. If I weren't here, I'd be sitting in a boring office doing a job to pay the bills. I know which I prefer! Being a lighthouse keeper is not just a job, it's a way of life. It's hard work and it can be lonely, but the rewards are worth it. I get to live in a place of beauty and peace, and every day I have the satisfaction of knowing that I'm helping to keep sailors safe. 5 A. It's a responsibility I take very seriously. B. The isolation can be difficult, but I'm never bored. C. I don't have many neighbours, but I do have the whole sky. D. But I'm always on call, ready to respond if there's a problem. E. But in the end, it's the loneliness and the sea that keep me here. F. Storms can come up suddenly, and I've learned to always have supplies ready. G. I told them about my love for the sea and my experience with maintenance work. Passage 2 International star Romany has just published a book about her life. Her story describes how she dealt with personal problems and eventually realized her dream of becoming a magician. Her book is a very honest account of her life. 1 As a child, Romany loved ballet. She was convinced that one day she would be discovered and have a life on the stage. At the age of fifteen, she was given a role in a show. 2 She managed to stay very slim but it was not good for her. She developed a serious eating problem. After that, she decided that ballet was not for her. She got a degree and got a job in sales. But she never stopped being attracted to performing. In her free time, she joined a circus club. Before long, she was offered occasional jobs. 3 She was working all day, and spending all her free time doing circus work. She became very stressed and tired and her eating problems returned. She knew that her life could not continue in this way. So she took a long look at her life and thought about what she really wanted. She realized she really wanted to work on stage. However, she wasn’t sure what to do. 4 But then she had an idea. She quit her job and applied to the National Centre of Circus Arts to study magic. Now Romany travels the world performing magic tricks on cruise ships. She is also often asked to tell the story of her life. 5 Romany teaches them that life is difficult for everybody. But if you have a dream and work hard to achieve it, anything is possible. A. Many people are inspired by the story of her life. B. But to take part, she had to stay on a very strict diet. C. She had never spoken about some of her issues before writing it. D. One day, she was inspired by a female magician to study magic. E. However, life on board a ship isn’t always the dream she expected. F. She was too old to dance and could not act or play a musical instrument. G. Although this was a successful time in Romany’s life, she was not happy. Passage 3 The Last Chimney Sweep In Manchester In the busy city of Manchester, one man stands out among the crowd — John Watson, the last chimney sweep. John didn't choose this career out of the blue. 1 He was taught by his father, who had been a chimney sweep for more than 40 years. Since he was a young boy, John spent his school holidays assisting his father, slowly mastering the craft. A typical day for John begins very early in the morning. "You have to get up with the birds," he says with a smile. 2 He spends his day visiting homes and businesses across Manchester, ensuring their chimneys are clean and safe. "It's a physical job, but it keeps you fit," John comments. One of the allowances of the job, according to John, is the sense of history and tradition. 3 It's a connection to the past that he values greatly. He also takes pride in the skill required to do his job well, ensuring that every chimney he works on is perfectly clean. But being a chimney sweep is not all fun and games. The job can be tough and dirty. 4 There is also a certain amount of risk involved, as John often has to climb onto rooftops to access chimneys. Yet despite the challenges, John has no plans to hang up his brushes anytime soon. He loves his work, and he hopes to continue for as long as he is able. After all, someone needs to keep Manchester's chimneys clean! 5 A. I feel like I'm a part of Manchester's rich industrial history. B. Even in our modern age, there is a demand for his unique skills. C. My father was a chimney sweep, and so was his father before him. D. Despite the soot and grime, John wouldn't trade his job for anything else. E. After a big breakfast, he loads his truck with all the necessary equipment. F. When his father retired, it felt natural for him to carry on the family trade. G. Climbing up and down ladders and crawling through narrow spaces can be tiring. Passage 4 I Went One Week Without My Smartphone! The idea to give up my smartphone for a week came to me after realising just how much time I was spending looking through social media feeds. I knew it was a bit too much, but when I found out I was on my phone for seven hours a day, that was it! I was curious to see how I would cope without it. 1 On the first day, I won't lie, it was tough. I found myself instinctively reaching for my phone, only to remember that I had decided not to use it. 2 But, as the day progressed, I found myself adjusting to this new reality. With the absence of my phone, I had so much free time on my hands. I filled it with reading books, going for walks, and spending time with family. 3 These activities were so much more fulfilling than endless browsing. One of the most noticeable differences was my sleep. Without the glow of my screen keeping me awake, I found myself going to bed earlier and waking up more rested. 4 It was an unexpected, but welcome change. By the end of the week, I realised I wasn't missing much. Yes, I had missed a few messages and updates, but nothing that couldn't wait. 5 It had been a rewarding experiment. Overall, going without a smartphone for a week was a challenging but educational experience. It made me realise how much time I was wasting on it, and I've since made a conscious effort to reduce my screen time. (256 words) A. The feeling I had was one of panic. B. Instead, I realised how much I had gained. C. I was sceptical but excited to decide on this digital addiction. D. Some of my friends were not happy that I was so hard to reach. E. The constant notifications and sounds weren't there to interrupt my sleep. F. I even found time to take up painting, a hobby I'd been interested in for a while. G. I was more present and engaged in conversations, without the distraction of my phone. 话题4 亲情友情 Passage 1 My Journey To Music As a child, I was always surrounded by music. My grandmother had been a famous opera singer many years before although I had never heard her singing myself. My mother was a piano teacher, and our house was filled with the sounds of piano melodies from dawn till dusk. My older sister played the violin, and my father had a beautiful baritone voice. 1 Every evening, after dinner, we used to gather in the living room. My mother would sit at the piano, my sister would take up her violin, and my father would stand ready to sing. 2 I would sit on the floor, watching and listening, completely fascinated. When I was six, my mother started teaching me the piano. I was an eager student, ready to embrace the musical world that was so dear to my family. 3 My progress was slow at first, but I was persistent. I practised every day, improving little by little. By the time I reached my teenage years, I had become quite skilled at the piano. 4 It was not just a hobby for me anymore, but a passion. I decided then to dedicate my life to music. Today, I am a concert pianist, travelling the world and playing at some of the most renowned concert halls. 5 I often look back on those early years with gratitude, as they laid the foundation for my musical journey. A. Yet, I always felt a bit out of place. B. It was a unique family bond that I cherished. C. But my journey wasn't without its challenges. D. It wasn't an easy task, but it was definitely worth it. E. Each note I played seemed to bring me closer to them. F. That's when I truly felt a part of my family's musical world. G. I owe it all to those evenings in our living room and the lessons with my mother. Passage 2 Growing Up An Only Child Growing up an only child was a unique experience for me. A lot of people think it must be lonely, but I never felt that way. 1 I was the only focus of my parents' attention, which had its pros and cons. 2 They always had time to help me with my homework or play games with me. However, it also meant I was under constant and careful examination. Whatever I was doing, whatever I was thinking of doing, there were two pairs of eyes on me at all times! Another advantage of being an only child was that I had a lot of time for myself. I didn't have to share my toys or fight over the TV remote. 3 But at the same time, it also made me value friendship more since I didn't have siblings (兄弟姐妹) to play with at home. I built up a good strong group of friends that I am close to even today. As an only child, I was often perceived as being spoilt. 4 This was a stereotype (固定、刻板的印象) I constantly had to fight against. But honestly, I was just like any other kid, my parents set boundaries and expected me to follow rules. Finally, being an only child helped me to become independent at a young age. 5 This helped me a lot when I left home to go to university. Looking back, being an only child has shaped who I am today. While there were challenges, I enjoyed my childhood and wouldn't change it for anything. (252 words) A. In my case, it wasn't lonely at all. B. They also had high expectations for me. C. I was the only one they cheered for at school events. D. Since I had no siblings, I often had to do things on my own. E. Yes, I had all the toys I wanted, but it didn't mean I was spoilt. F. Even something simple like a birthday became a problem for me. G. The house was always quiet, which was nice, but could also be a bit lonely. Passage 3 A Beloved Grandmother Mei had been taken care of by her paternal grandmother since she was a newborn. Her mother has passed away while giving birth to her. Her grandmother was loving and. caring but also firm when Mei needed to be disciplined. Mei rarely saw her father as he often had to go overseas for business. Soon it was time for Mei to go to college. 1 She was excited to go to college but at the same time she felt sad to leave her grandmother. She promised she would come and visit her as often as he could. One day during her semester break, Mei went back home. 2 Grandma was very glad to see her. She was so busy chatting with Mel that she forgot about the cake which was in the oven. The cake was burnt. Grandma was very angry with herself. She then confessed this was not the first time that she forgot she was baking something and food got burnt. 3 During the next visit, Mei’s grandmother looked confused when Mei greeted her. 4 Mei felt worried. Her father was home at that time and so she told him her worries about Grandma. Her father too had noticed that she was no longer her usual self. They decided to take her to a doctor. The doctor pronounced that Mel's grandmother had Alzheimer’s and at the moment there was no cure. Mel broke down and cried. She never expected this to happen to Grandma. Her father decided to get a caretaker for her. Mel told him that they did not need a caretaker. 5 Mei's father agreed to her coming back home but he still wanted her to continue her studies. He said Mei could go to a college in her hometown. She agreed to his decision. Mel and her father then get a caretaker for Grandma. The caretaker was a nice lady called Flora. Whenever Mel went to a college or was busy studying, Flora would take care of Grandma. However whenever Mei was so free, she herself would take care of her. Even though Grandma got progressively worse later and did not even know who she was, Mei still felt glad that she was taking care of her. Her grandmother had done so much for her. Mei felt it was time she repaid her beloved grandmother for everything. A. She only recognized Mei after a long time. B. People will never forget that happy moment. C. She found her grandmother baking in the kitchen. D. The caretaker liked taking care of Mei's grandmother. E. Instead, she would come back home and take care of Grandma. F. Her hometown was in Johor Bharu while her college was in Kuala Lumpur. G. Mei did not think anything of it and assumed it was just normal forgetfulness due to old age. Passage 4 What do we need to do to make classes more popular? Encouraging young people to take up physical exercise is really important. 1 But reports out recently show that only half of girls who were questioned by researchers enjoy doing sport at school. 2 And the reasons? Because of their dislike of the clothes they are asked to wear and the lack of facilities to do their hair afterwards. As more girls than boys fail to take part in physical activity, this is seen as a problem that needs dealing with. Many of the girls questioned said they disliked wearing the skirts that are often part of PE kits and that the kit should be more comfortable to wear. The girls wanted to have the chance to say what the PE kit should look like. They suggested clothing that covered more of their bodies, such as leggings and high necked shirts. 3 Another key issue the girls reported was not having the facilities available to do their hair after they have taken part in exercise. The girls being interviewed wanted private spaces where they could get changed. They also felt schools should supply hairdryers or somewhere they could plug their own one in so they can style their hair. 4 They could use this time to do their hair and make sure they looked the same as they did before the class. The researchers argue that since girls worry a great deal about how they look during their teenage years, it is important that schools take these issues seriously. 5 Some teachers feel sport should be a way of taking teenagers’ minds off how they look. It should help them see the value of keeping physically fit, enjoying team sports and perhaps achieving sporting success and not worrying about what their hair looks like. A. And the teachers completely agree. B. And a quarter of them actually avoid taking part. C. Girls had the following problems with PE classes. D. However, not everyone agrees with the suggestions. E. PE classes are one way of getting young people to do this. F. They also requested 15 minutes at the end of the PE class. G. They also thought the materials used should be more comfortable to wear. 话题5 运动健康 Passage 1 A Colourful Adventure Paintball is a fun and exciting game that many people enjoy around the world. It started in the United States in the early 1980s. 1 Two friends, Hayes Noel and Charles Gaines, thought of using these guns for a survival game. This led to the first paintball game in New Hampshire in 1982. Paintball then spread around the world as millions of people discovered this fun activity Paintball is a team game, where players try to hit each other with balls of paint. These paintballs are shot from a special gun. When a player is hit, they are 'out' of the game. 2 It's a fast game that requires quick thinking and good team work. Over the years, paintball has grown a lot. Now, it is played in over 40 countries and it's also a professional sport. There are even world championships where teams from different countries compete. 3 Paintball is not just about winning or losing. It's also a great way to make friends, have fun, and get some exercise. 4 And, it helps people learn how to work together in a team. While paintball is a lot of fun, it's important to play safely. Players must always wear protective gear (设备、服装), like helmets and special clothing. 5 In the end, paintball is more than just a game. It's a colourful adventure that brings people together. If you are interested in getting involved, contact your local paintballing club and go along to the next meeting they have for beginners. You won't regret it! A. You have to run, hide, and make quick decisions. B. This is because the paint can hurt if it hits your skin. C. It's also a good way to spend time outdoors and enjoy nature. D. And the team that hits all the players of the other team first wins. E. And more and more people are watching these games on TV and online. F. Older people need to speak to a doctor before they begin such an activity. G. It started with guns used by farmers and foresters to mark trees and cattle. Passage 2 Children today spend hours in front of the television playing video games. Video games were first introduced in the 1970s, but it wasn’t until the 1980s that they became very popular. 1 If we take a look at some of the games available, we will see that many of them have violence as the underlying theme. According to experts, these games allow children to be destructive without fear of being reprimanded. Recent psychological experiments have shown that playing these violent games can stimulate some degree of cruelty in children and adults. It increases aggressive behaviour. Another effect of the violence in these video games is that it can lead children to violence. 2 However, not everyone views video games negatively. Some people believe that it is better for a child to actively play video games rather than to passively watch television. 3 Some video games contain educational values. Some programmes are designed to allow children to explore different places or environments while others are developed to teach and drill specific facts or academic skills. As a leisure activity, playing such games can be fun, challenging, exciting and it is also a part of a kid’s world. When children own a PC or a video game system, it creates opportunities for them to invite their friends to play, therefore enhancing or establishing friendships. 4 Thus, it is important for parents to draw the line. Instead, they should spend more time with their children by playing outdoor games or go for some leisure activities. Besides, parents should set the example of instilling in themselves the habit of reading. This will enable their children to be interested in reading. Moreover, they should not use video games as babysitters. 5 Parents and professionals should also seek creative ways to increase the acceptance, popularity and availability of games that are relatively pro-social, educational and fun. In recent years, computer games have attracted much attention. There have been questions raised on whether computer games have had negative effects on children or whether society has overreacted. Thus, the potential effects should be looked into. A. Some professionals claim that by playing video games, certain children can develop a sense of proficiency which they might not otherwise achieve. B. It can give them the idea that violence is an acceptable way to deal with problems and conflict. C. There have been questions raised on whether computer games have had negative effects on children or whether society has overreacted. D. While playing video games is fun, it can be addictive. E. This is because, as parents are busy these days, they expose their children to such video games to keep their children occupied. F. A recent study shows that the two most preferred categories are games that involve martial arts and sports. G. They can stay indoors watching television rather than hanging out with their friends outdoors. Passage 3 For centuries, psychologists have been interested by the emotion “anger”. 1 . People usually think of anger as a negative emotion, but some of the traits (特性) reflect positive emotions. A new study led by Henk Aarts of Utrecht University in the Netherlands reveals that associating as object with anger actually motivates people to desire the object. Such behaviours are typically associated with positive emotions. 2 Positive emotions generally motivate people to target something. “People are motivated to do some or obtain a certain object in the world because it's rewarding for them. Usually this means that the object is positive and makes you happy,” says Aarts. His research team wanted to explore whether there is also a connection between anger as a negative emotion and the desire to get your hands on something. In the first experiment, each participant watched a computer screen while images of common objects, like a mobile phone or a pen, appeared on the screen. Immediately before each object appeared, the screen flashed either a neutral face, an anger face, or a fearful face. 3 At the end of the experiment, the participants indicated how much they wanted each object. In a second experiment, the participants had to squeeze a handgrip to get the desired object — 4 Findings from the experiments confirm that people put more effort in action to obtain objects associated with anger faces, but not fearful ones. “This makes sense if you think about the evolution of human motivation”, says Aarts. For example, if there is limited food in the environment, people that associate food with anger and turn anger into an attack response to get the food, are more likely to survive. "if the food does not make you angry or doesn't produce aggression in your system, you may starve and lose the battle”, explains Aarts.“When you ask people why they work harder to get it, they say, ‘ 5 ’ ”adds Aarts. That demonstrates how little we know about our own motivation, he says. A. It's just because I like it. B. Anger is a common yet unusual emotion. C. Anger is an emotion that expresses our dissatisfaction. D. Those who squeezed (挤压) harder were more likely to win it. E. This subliminal image (潜意识图)tied an emotion to each object. F. This experiment is aimed to prove the importance of anger management. G. Anger activates an area on the left side of the brain that is associated with many positive emotions. Passage 4 Fast food advertising is big business. Every year, companies spent over 10 billion dollars on fast food advertising to entice children to consume their products. 1 and monopoly game pieces to tempt children to crave for their food and drinks that are usually high in fat, sugar, calories, salt and low in nutrients. Effectively, they use television advertisements to get children to pine for their products since many kids have televisions in their bedrooms. On an average, children view over 40,000 commercials annually. 2 As it is almost impossible to curtail children from television viewing, businesses capitalise on this and spend money to promote their products to the children. They know that marketing to children will be more effective to improve sales. Moreover, children today have more purchases. They are the consumers of tomorrow. This opens a whole new audience for marketers. Children today are very persuasive and are much more vocal than they used to be. They are not afraid to speak up, to kick and scream when they want something. 3 Fast food advertising to children is all about Pester Power. Pester Power consists of persistence nagging and importance nagging. 4 It leverages the guilt that comes with not being available enough for their kids. Therefore, instead of marketing to parents directly. Besides television, viral marketing and the internet are other venues for fast food advertising to children. Internet marketers know that children love to click on links and are addicted to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. Many websites offer free ringtones and music downloads. 5 This leads to email marketing which is more cost-effective. Parents cannot stop fast food advertising to children, but they can control the television viewing time. Less time in front of the television could reduce the pestering for fast food. It is up to the parents to create a more nutritious and healthy family environment. A. Advertisers call this as Pester Power. B. They offer free stuff such as toys to attract children. C. In order to get the freebie, an email address is required. D. Besides, children love rare collectible toys from fast-food restaurants. E. These companies used various tactics such as toys included with meals. F. Most of these commercials are for candies, cereals, toys, and fast-food restaurants. G. Marketers rely on importance nagging to persuade parents to provide for their children. 话题6 生态环保 Passage 1 The Red Squirrel: A Lovely Sight In The UK The red squirrel is a lovely sight in the UK. It has bright red fur, a big tail, and ear tufts (耳簇羽). It races around gardens or woodland, looking for new food or trying to remember where it hid something it found the last time. It is smaller than the grey squirrel, which you can also see a lot in the UK. 1 Red squirrels live in many parts of Europe and Asia, and there are a lot of them in the UK. They like living in woods, especially where there are pine trees. Pine trees give them their favourite food —seeds and cones (松树球果). 2 But, in a development that causes sadness in a lot of British people, the number of red squirrels in the UK has been getting lower for many years. This is mainly because of the grey squirrel, which was brought from North America in the 19th century. 3 Today, people are working hard to protect the red squirrel. They are looking after their living areas, teaching people about them, and sometimes, controlling the number of grey squirrels. 4 But, it is still not certain what will happen to the red squirrel in the UK and an animal which has long been part of history and literature may not survive. The problems faced by the red squirrel show us a bigger issue: how people's actions can harm animals that lived here before us. As we move forward, it's important to think about how what we do can change nature. 5 A. They also eat many different things like nuts, fruits, and insects. B. They are fun to watch when they move quickly up and down trees. C. Losing their homes and getting sick has also made their numbers lower. D. It is a reminder that we need to look after and save the world around us. E. Making sure they have safe places to live is a very important part of saving them. F. The different look the two species have shows how interesting and different the animals in the UK can be. G. Sadly, grey squirrels, which are bigger and better at surviving, often take away food and space from red squirrels. Passage 2 A Day In The Life Of A Zookeeper In the heart of the bustling city, there lies a shelter for wildlife — the city zoo. This is where I work as a zookeeper, a job that is both rewarding and challenging. 1 Ever since I was a kid, I've always been fascinated by animals. Therefore, when the opportunity to work at the zoo presented itself, I jumped at the chance. A typical day for me starts early, as animals don't follow human schedules. At the crack of dawn, I'm already at the zoo, ready to start my work. 2 It's crucial to check that all animals are well and none have fallen ill overnight. Next, it's feeding time, one of the most demanding parts of my day. Each species has a specific diet, and it's my responsibility to ensure they get the nutrition they need. 3 This task requires careful planning and preparation. Then it's time to clean the cages, which is quite the workout! Despite being a messy job, it's vital for the animals' health and wellbeing. 4 After cleaning, I set about improving the animals' environment with toys or puzzles to keep them stimulated. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is the educational aspect. I often give talks to visitors about the animals and the importance of conservation. 5 It's so rewarding to see people leave with a better understanding and appreciation of wildlife. Despite the hard work and early starts, I absolutely love my job. Each day brings something new and I continually learn more about these incredible creatures. Working as a zookeeper has given me a unique perspective on wildlife and I wouldn't trade it for anything. A. No two days are the same, that's what makes it so exciting. B. It's about more than just feeding animals and cleaning cages. C. I have to admit that it can be a bit smelly, but you get used to it D. There is something incredibly peaceful about the zoo in the early morning. E. Their reactions and curiosity are a constant reminder of why I do what I do. F. I've always had a love for animals, so it seemed like the perfect career for me. G. I ensure that the diet is tailored to each animal's age, health status, and specific needs. Passage 3 How to Save Petrol and the Environment We all know how important it is to protect the environment. 1 For example, if you're a motorist jumping in the car to go somewhere is balanced against the knowledge of how harmful each journey can be. But did you know that making a few simple changes to your driving habits will not only do less damage to our world but will also save you money and could even be good for your health? Do you really need to take the car? 2 If the service is reliable you'll soon get used to using buses and trains. In fact, for shorter journeys why not take the opportunity to get into shape and go on foot. Why not share the journey! How often do you see cars with just one occupant with the driver making the same journey as others living nearby? Why not car share and half the cost of the journey? 3 Try changing your habits. When you must use the car plan your journey so you can go to all the places you need to visit rather taking the car out again and again. If you get caught in a traffic jam switch off the engine when you're stationary for a long time. Try not to brake too sharply or accelerate too quickly as this will lead to you using up more fuel. On cold mornings don't warm up the engine before you start your journey and when you next put fuel in your car think about whether you really need to fill up the tank. 4 Taking care of your car is very important. 5 And keep your car regularly serviced so that it runs as efficiently as possible. Steps like this will save you money and help you do your bit to protect the environment. A. Try making more use of public transport. B. If your car is this old it may need replacing. C. These problems mainly affect the city centres. D. But sometimes it's difficult for us to do the right thing. E. There are websites where people can arrange to meet up. F. All that extra weight will put more pressure on the engine. G. Make sure you carry out basic maintenance like checking the tyre pressure regularly. Passage 4 The Threat to The Survival of Animals Man has always been a threat to the survival of animals. In the last two hundred years, this process has accelerated. Population growth, industrial civilization and hunting are the main enemies of animals. Animals have been driven from their natural habitats for the sake of development. Among the most tragically endangered species is the mountain gorilla. It is now one of the rarest animals in the world. Mountain gorillas live only in the dense tropical rainforest of the Virunga Volcanic region of central Africa. Although they live far away in the forest, they are not spared of the threat from human. 1 Birds have been flying the skies for centuries. Today a number of species of birds are slowly becoming extinct. Many of them have already extinct and many more are on the endangered list. Their reduction in number has been mainly due to the loss of habitat. Many wetlands， the home of several species of birds, are being converted to developed land for housing and industries. 2 Oil spills and the dumping of mineral waste are constantly contaminating the sea. Aquatic birds, while looking for food in these waters, find their feathers coated with grease and filth. This does not only make it difficult for them to fly but also prevents them from staying afloat in the water. Fifty years ago, there were hundreds of thousands of elephants in Africa. 3 In the last ten years, they have taken the lives of approximately eighty thousand elephants in the vast continent. They are hunted for their tusks, which are priceless. For centuries, craftsmen have used ivory to make statues, jewellery, piano keys and other articles. These magnificent animals may one day become extinct if this unnecessary killing is not stopped. Every year, about fifty thousand baby seals are slaughtered in the annual seal cull. 4 They have been killed brutally for the sake of their pelts which are made into coats, handbags and hats. Many people, concerned about the conservation of seals, have joined hands to protest these merciless killings. They are aware of the plight of these animals and are coming together to save the seals. These conscientious people have stopped using goods made of their skin or the fur of other animals. Prohibiting the hunting of rare animals alone is no longer sufficient to ensure their survival. We should allow them adequate natural habitats to live in. 5 A . Since then, the number of poachers has increased. B. The decision to let them survive lies with us. C. These animals are struggling to survive in the hand of man. D. Pollution too has taken its toll on their population. E. These people must change their attitudes towards animals. F. Agricultural development and forestry have reduced their number greatly G. These cute, shy animals are mostly clubbed to death or sometimes shot. 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 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 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题03 七选五6大常考话题 话题1 科学技术 Passage 1 【答案】1. C 2. E 3. D 4. F 5. B Passage 2 【答案】1. G 2. C 3. E 4. A 5. F Passage 3 【答案】1.D 2. B 3. E 4. A 5.C Passage 4 【答案】1.G 2.E 3.C 4.F 5.A 话题2 校园生活 Passage 1 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．B 4．E 5．F Passage 2 【答案】1．D 2．E 3．F 4．G 5．B Passage 3 【答案】1．B 2．G 3．C 4．A 5．E Passage 4 【答案】1．G 2．E 3．B 4．C 5．A 话题3 成长经历 Passage 1 【答案】1．B 2．G 3．D 4．E 5．A Passage 2 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．G 4．F 5．A Passage 3 【答案】1．F 2．E 3．A 4．G 5．B Passage 4 【答案】1．F 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．C 话题4 亲情友情 Passage 1 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. F 5. G Passage 2 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．G 4．E 5．D Passage 3 【答案】1．F 2．C 3．G 4．A 5．E Passage 4 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．G 4．F 5．D 话题5 运动健康 Passage 1 【答案】1．G 2．D 3．E 4．A 5．B Passage 2 【答案】1．C 2．B 3． A 4．D 5．E Passage 3 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．E 4．D 5．A Passage 4 【答案】1．E 2．F 3．A 4．G 5．C 话题6 生态环保 Passage 1 【答案】1．F 2．A 3．G 4．E 5．D Passage 2 【答案】1．F 2．D 3．G 4．C 5．E Passage 3 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．E 4．F 5．G Passage 4 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．G 5．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 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 七选五6大常考话题 话题1 科学技术 话题4 亲情友情 话题2 校园生活 话题5 运动健康 话题3 成长经历 话题6 生态环保 话题1 科学技术 Passage 1 As digital technology develops rapidly, cyber fraud is causing more and more financial losses around the world. According to the World Economic Forum, the cost of cyber fraud could double between 2023 and 2027. Government agencies, companies, and ordinary people can all become targets. 1 Therefore, it is very important to take action. Here are some best practices to keep your data and money safe. Continually update your computer and mobile devices Cybercriminals often use known flaws in software to attack your devices. They look for holes in operating systems and browsers. 2 This is the most effective measure you can take. Regular updates fix security holes. They also reduce the risk of being attacked. You should turn on automatic updates whenever possible. Use antivirus software and anti-malware protection Besides using software flaws, criminals also use viruses and malware to take control of your computer. These attacks can happen without you knowing. Many new computers come with a free trial of antivirus software. You can buy it after the trial ends. Choose a good software solution. Keep it updated with the latest virus definitions. 3 Use good password habits Passwords are the keys to your online life. For each account, use a long and different password. Update it regularly. Create strong passwords by combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. 4 Never use the same password for multiple accounts. Do not write passwords down or share them. For mobile devices, set a PIN or facial recognition. Turn on the auto-lock feature. For computers, set up separate profiles for family members. This allows you to apply restrictions to specific accounts. 5 Finally, do not forget about your home network. Cyber attackers may use it to steal your private information. Your Wi-Fi network is a common target. Start by setting a strong password for your Wi-Fi. Then choose good encryption, such as WPA2. Update your router’s software regularly. You can also hide your network from public view. Keeping it concealed from unauthorized connections adds extra protection. These steps will help keep your home network secure. A. Buy new computers annually. B. Strengthen your home network. C. In fact, no one is completely safe. D. Also, run a full scan at least once per week. E. The best defense is to keep everything updated. F. Avoid using personal information like your birthday. G. Employ a computer engineer to be your own assistant. 【答案】1. C 2. E 3. D 4. F 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在数字时代防范网络欺诈的几项实用措施，包括及时更新设备、使用杀毒软件、养成良好密码习惯以及加强家庭网络安全。文章结构清晰，层次分明。 1. 【答案】C 【解析】考查段内逻辑衔接。空格位于第一段末尾“Therefore”之前。前文提到政府机构、公司和个人都可能成为目标，空格后说“因此采取行动非常重要”。C项“In fact, no one is completely safe.”（事实上，没有人是完全安全的）是对前文的进一步强调和总结，自然引出后文的“因此需要采取行动”。A项“每年购买新电脑”与上下文无关；G项“雇佣计算机工程师做助理”文中未提及。故选C。 2. 【答案】E 【解析】考查段落主旨与承上启下。本段标题为“持续更新设备”。空格前提到犯罪分子利用软件漏洞攻击设备，空格后说“这是你能采取的最有效措施”。E项“The best defense is to keep everything updated.”（最好的防御是保持一切更新）承上启下，既回应了前文的“漏洞”问题，又引出了后文的“最有效措施”。A项“每年购买新电脑”过于极端且不切实际；G项“雇佣助理”与本段主题无关。故选E。 3. 【答案】D 【解析】考查段落细节衔接。本段主题是“使用杀毒软件”。空格前提到“保持软件更新最新的病毒定义”，D项“Also, run a full scan at least once per week.”（此外，每周至少运行一次全盘扫描）是对前文的补充和延伸，符合段落中“多项建议并列”的逻辑结构。A项“每年购买新电脑”与本段内容无关；G项“雇佣助理”不符合段落主旨。故选D。 4. 【答案】F 【解析】考查段落细节衔接。本段主题是“良好的密码习惯”。空格前提到“通过组合大写字母、小写字母、数字和特殊字符来创建强密码”，空格后说“不要为多个账户使用相同的密码”。F项“Avoid using personal information like your birthday.”（避免使用生日等个人信息）是创建强密码的另一个重要原则，位于两者之间，逻辑连贯自然。A项“每年购买新电脑”与本段无关；G项“雇佣助理”与密码习惯无关。故选F。 5. 【答案】B 【解析】考查段落小标题选择。空格后是一段完整的关于家庭网络安全的建议，包括设置Wi-Fi密码、选择加密方式、更新路由器软件等。B项“Strengthen your home network.”（加强你的家庭网络）准确概括了本段的核心内容，且与上文其他小标题（更新设备、使用杀毒软件、良好密码习惯）在结构和风格上保持一致。A项“每年购买新电脑”不是本段主题；G项“雇佣助理”与本段内容无关。故选B。 Passage 2 How AI Is Used in Schools Today AI is no longer just a future idea. 1 Schools are learning where these tools are helpful and where limits are needed. Many districts are combining AI with a K-12 online learning platform. This brings adaptive instruction, digital materials, and classroom resources together in one place. Personalizing Learning 2 They adjust difficulty right away. For example, students now do math tasks where AI gives hints to those who are stuck. It also adapts the same work for students who have already mastered the skill. One student told me, “It keeps me from getting stuck too long.” The teacher said it let her work with small groups. No one gets left behind. Giving Teachers Time Back. Ask almost any teacher what they need more of. The answer is almost always the same: time. Time to plan well. Time to give meaningful feedback. Time to focus on students instead of paperwork. Used thoughtfully, AI can help reclaim some of that lost time. Teachers already use it to draft lesson outlines. 3 They spot patterns in student data. They identify common writing errors. They generate practice questions or examples. When AI handles these routine tasks, teachers gain something valuable. They get flexibility to focus on instruction and relationships. They can better meet student needs. Used the right way, AI gives teachers hours back each day. It creates initial drafts. It removes planning tasks. Teachers can now refine their lessons. They adjust their instruction. They meet their students’ needs. 4 AI tools help schools find academic or behavioral concerns sooner. They detect patterns like attendance issues, missing work, or common errors. This allows us to respond earlier. Problems can be fixed before they grow bigger. Using this information in data meetings helps us focus our discussions. We make better-informed decisions about student support. Expanding Access to Learning. AI tools remove barriers for multilingual learners. They help struggling readers and students with disabilities. They provide translation, captioning, and speech-to-text. They offer read-aloud features, vocabulary support, and visual explanations. Students can now engage with grade-level content more independently. Instruction does not slow down. 5 A. Supporting Early Intervention B. Teaching approaches are more important. C. Adaptive AI programs study student work. D. AI is not necessary in classroom nowadays. E. They create leveled texts on the same topic. F. No one is left behind, and no one is held back. G. It is already being used in classrooms every day. 【答案】1. G 2. C 3. E 4. A 5. F 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了人工智能在课堂教学中的多种应用方式，包括个性化学习、为教师节省时间、支持早期干预以及扩展学习机会等。 1. 【答案】G 【解析】考查段内逻辑衔接。空格位于第一段段首，前一句说“AI不再只是一个未来的想法”，后文说“学校正在学习这些工具有哪些帮助以及哪里需要限制”。G项“It is already being used in classrooms every day.”（它已经被每天用于课堂中）承上启下，既呼应了“不再是未来想法”，又引出了后文学校的具体使用情况。D项“AI在当今课堂上并不必要”与文意相反；B项“教学方法更重要”与上下文无关。故选G。 2. 【答案】C 【解析】考查段落主旨与细节衔接。本段标题为“个性化学习”。空格后说“它们会立即调整难度”，并举例说明AI在数学任务中的自适应功能。C项“Adaptive AI programs study student work.”（自适应AI程序会研究学生的作业）中的“study student work”解释了AI如何获取信息，“adaptive”与后文的“adjust difficulty”直接呼应。A项“支持早期干预”是第四段的小标题；B项“教学方法更重要”与本段主题无关。故选C。 3. 【答案】E 【解析】考查段落细节衔接。本段主题为“为教师节省时间”。空格前提到教师已经用AI起草课程大纲，空格后说“他们发现学生数据中的模式”“识别常见的写作错误”“生成练习题或例子”。E项“They create leveled texts on the same topic.”（他们创建同一主题的分级文本）是AI帮助教师完成的具体任务之一，与前后文形成并列关系，共同说明AI如何处理常规任务。A项是下一段的小标题；F项“没有人被落下，也没有人被拖住”是最后一段的总结句，与本段内容无关。故选E。 4. 【答案】A 【解析】考查段落小标题选择。空格后一段讲述了AI帮助学校更早发现学业或行为问题，如出勤问题、遗漏作业、常见错误等，从而实现早期干预。A项“Supporting Early Intervention”（支持早期干预）准确概括了本段的核心内容，且与上下文的标题（Personalizing Learning、Giving Teachers Time Back、Expanding Access to Learning）在结构和风格上保持一致。B项“教学方法更重要”与段落内容无关；F项与本段主旨不符。故选A。 5. 【答案】F 【解析】考查段落总结与逻辑衔接。本段主题为“扩展学习机会”。段尾空格前一句说“教学进度不会放慢”，F项“No one is left behind, and no one is held back.”（没有人被落下，也没有人被拖住）与这一句形成完美呼应，同时总结了AI辅助学习的双重好处：学习有困难的学生得到了支持（不被落下），能力强的学生也不会被拖慢进度（不被拖住）。句式简洁、对仗工整，符合高考英语说明文段尾总结的特点。B项“教学方法更重要”与本段内容无关；D项与全文主旨相反。故选F。 Passage 3 According to road safety charity Brake, of the 1,000 drivers it interviewed, 45% of men confessed to micro-sleeping while driving, as did 22% of women. 1 Micro-sleep is an incidence where the brain goes to sleep involuntarily for five to 10 seconds. 2 People wake up suddenly, often with a shock of the head. “Your eyelids start drooping and you start to lose contact with reality,” says Prof. Jim Horne, director of Loughborough University's Sleep Research Centre. “You’re asleep a few seconds, then wake up, often with a shock.” This sudden head movement is how people normally know they have been micro-sleeping. 3 “Sleep has to last beyond a minute or two for your brain to remember it,” says Prof. Jim Horne, who studied driver tiredness for 10 years. “With micro-sleep, you are just left with a feeling of not knowing if you are coming or going.” Obviously, it is caused by fatigue, you fall into a good sleep. Drivers are exceptionally vulnerable as driving can be tiring. The risk is higher in the afternoon as the body experiences a drop in energy levels. It is also riskier at night when a person usually asleep. 4 Young people need more sleep in general, so are more impaired by sleep loss. According to the Department for Transport, almost 20% of accidents on boring major roads are caused by micro-sleep. Drivers have no excuse, says Prof. Jim Horne, "Sleep doesn't come from out of the blue. You can’t drive along alert one minute and falling asleep the next. There’s always adequate time to realise how sleepy you are." His advice is, to safely park, have a drink containing about 150 mg of caffeine, take a 15-minute nap, and then freshen up for five minutes before continuing the journey. 5 A. Young drivers too are more likely at risk. B. The brain does not remember such short naps. C. Caffeine will not kick in for at least 20 minutes. D. It is “horrifying” statistic, but what does this mean? E. It is sleep that is more likely happen in a tiring situation. F. Caffeine intake will cause uncontrollable sleepiness over a period of time. G. Young people are the drivers with the lowest accident rate caused by micro-sleep. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．E 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了微睡眠（micro-sleep）的现象、成因及其对驾驶安全的危害，并引用专家建议说明如何应对驾驶中的困倦。 1．前文给出了具体的统计数据：45%的男性和22%的女性承认在驾驶时出现过微睡眠。空处应是对这一数据的评论或引出下文的过渡句。因此D项“It is ‘horrifying’ statistic, but what does this mean?”（这是一个“可怕的”统计数据，但这意味着什么？）符合语境，先对数据表示震惊，再用问句引出下文对微睡眠的解释。故选D。 2．前文定义了微睡眠是大脑不自主进入睡眠状态5到10秒，后文描述人们突然醒来时常常伴随头部猛动。空处应说明微睡眠的一个关键特征——大脑不会记住这段时间。因此B项“The brain does not remember such short naps.”（大脑记不住这么短的小睡。）符合语境，解释了为什么人们只知道头部猛动却不记得睡着过，与后文的“wake up suddenly”逻辑连贯。故选B。 3．前文提到头部突然猛动是人们意识到自己发生了微睡眠的方式，后文引用专家的话说明睡眠需要持续一两分钟以上大脑才能记住。空处应进一步说明微睡眠更容易在单调环境下发生。因此E项“It is sleep that is more likely happen in a monotonous situation.”（这种睡眠更可能在单调的环境下发生。）符合语境，承上启下，既承接前文对微睡眠特征的描述，又引出下文对驾驶环境（单调）的讨论。故选E。 4．前文提到下午和夜间驾驶风险更高，因为身体能量水平下降或处于正常睡眠时间。后文提到年轻人总体上需要更多睡眠，因此更容易受睡眠不足影响。空处应引出年轻人这一高风险群体。因此A项“Young drivers too are more at risk.”（年轻司机也面临更高风险。）符合语境，与前文讨论的时间因素并列，引出后文对年轻人群体的具体说明。故选A。 5．前文给出专家建议：安全停车、摄入含约150毫克咖啡因的饮料、小睡15分钟、然后清醒5分钟再继续驾驶。空处应补充说明咖啡因发挥作用的时间。因此C项“Caffeine will not kick in for at least 20 minutes.”（咖啡因至少需要20分钟才能起效。）符合语境，解释了为什么建议先摄入咖啡因再小睡15分钟——这样醒来后咖啡因正好开始起作用，与后文“freshen up for five minutes”形成完整的恢复流程。故选C。 Passage 4 We have two sides to our brain, the right and the left side. The right side is often used when we're being creative. 1 When we want to do this, we tend to rely on the left side of the brain. If you want to improve your memory, one trick is to try bringing the right side of the brain into use. 2 A memory palace can simply be a place you know well, such as your house or flat, the route to your local shops, your school or your college. Because you know this place so well, it's easy to plan your journey through it knowing where everything is and what comes next. 3 For example, let's use a shopping list to see how it works. With your memory palace organized, you simply place one of the items from your shopping list in each place. Let’s imagine your memory palace is the walk to your nearest supermarket and the first thing on your shopping list is a pair of trainers. So, imagine a pair of trainers waiting at your front door, jumping up and down waiting to go out. It's good to make the picture in your head funny to help you remember. The next stop is the gate to your house and the next item is a bunch of bananas. So, imagine a row of bananas hanging from your gate, each wearing a pair of sunglasses! And so on. As you follow the route to the supermarket, place one of the items at one of your easy-to-remember places on the journey. 4 It might be hard to see how this can be used to remember some of the subjects you might be studying. 5 For example, maybe you have to remember a list of dates, the steps necessary in making something or some historical events. Just remember to get that right side of your brain working to come up with scenes that are easy to remember, and put them in a familiar place. A. But why not try? B. But what if it doesn't work? C. Now imagine you have to remember something. D. However, some things can't be remembered this way. E. One method of doing this is to create a memory palace. F. Using your imagination like this will make it easy to remember. G. However, we don't often use this side to help us remember things. 【答案】1．G 2．E 3．C 4．F 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“记忆宫殿”这一提升记忆力的方法，强调调动右脑的想象力来帮助记忆。 1．【解析】前文指出右脑常在创造性活动中使用，后文说“当我们想要做这件事时，我们倾向于依赖左脑”。这里的“do this”指代前文的“being creative”。然而这与常识矛盾（创造力通常与右脑相关），因此空处应是一个转折，解释为什么会出现这种情况。G项“However, we don't often use this side to help us remember things.”（然而，我们并不常用这一侧大脑来帮助记忆。）——这里的“this side”指右脑。逻辑链为：右脑用于创造 → 但我们不常用右脑来记忆 → 所以当我们想记忆时反而依赖左脑 → 因此要主动调动右脑。故选G。 2．【解析】前一句提出要调动右脑，后一段详细解释记忆宫殿是什么。空处应引出具体方法。E项“One method of doing this is to create a memory palace.”（做到这一点的一个方法是创建记忆宫殿。）——“doing this”指代“bringing the right side of the brain into use”，完美承上启下。故选E。 3．【解析】后文开始以购物清单为例进行说明，空处应引导读者进入想象练习。C项“Now imagine you have to remember something.”（现在想象你需要记住某样东西。）——自然引出后面的例子。故选C。 4．【解析】本段详细描述了在记忆宫殿中放置物品的想象过程，空处位于段落末尾，应总结这种方法的效果。F项“Using your imagination like this will make it easy to remember.”（像这样运用想象力会让记忆变得容易。）——符合段落结尾的总结作用。故选F。 5．【解析】前一句说“这可能很难看出如何用于记忆学习科目”，后一句举例说明可以用于记忆日期、步骤、历史事件等。空处应是一个转折或鼓励尝试的句子。A项“But why not try?”（但为什么不试试呢？）——先承认困难，再鼓励尝试，自然引出后文的例子。故选A。 话题2 校园生活 Passage 1 I'm studying English at a school in the UK at the moment and having a wonderful time, meeting new friends and getting to know the country. We have the chance to go on lots of trips and recently we visited the famous town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. 1 Our English teacher wanted us to do more than that. Before we went, we prepared for the trip. 2 Some students did one on the environment, while another group wrote some questions about hobbies and interests. There were five groups altogether. I'm really interested in business studies and my group had questions to ask local businesspeople and shopkeepers. We were there for the whole day and we all thought it would be best to do the research in the morning. 3 When we arrived in Stratford, each group went off around the town to ask local people their questions. It was really good fun. We had the chance to practise our English and the local people were very friendly and helpful. In fact， they told our teacher how polite they thought we all were. Stratford is a lovely town and we spent the afternoon enjoying the sights. After lunch we looked round Holy Trinity Church, and of course we visited the house where the world's most famous playwright was born and grew up. 4 I got home feeling exhausted but I had had a fantastic day out. Apart from being fun it was a great way to practise our English, and not only because we were able to speak to local people. 5 We took it in turns to stand up and explain to the other groups what our questions were about and the things we found out. We all enjoyed it so much we're hoping to repeat it later in the year in a new location. A. However, many of the shops were closed. B. We could then relax in the afternoon and go sightseeing. C. But we didn’t just walk around the town taking photographs. D. On the other hand, the weather was better than we had expected. E. That was followed by some fun boating on the river before we left. F. In class the next day we presented the results of our questionnaires. G. We worked in teams and created some questionnaires on different subjects. 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．B 4．E 5．F 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在英国学习英语期间，学校组织参观莎士比亚故乡斯特拉特福镇的经历，包括旅行前的准备、镇上的调研活动、下午的观光以及回校后的成果展示。 1．前文说最近参观了莎士比亚的出生地斯特拉特福镇，后文说英语老师想让我们做更多。空处应说明仅仅参观是不够的。C项“但我们不只是绕着小镇走走拍照”符合逻辑，与上文“visited the famous town”形成转折，引出下文老师想让他们做更多事情。故选C。 2．前文说旅行前我们做了准备，后文说一些学生做了关于环境的问卷，另一组写了关于爱好兴趣的问题。空处应总述准备工作的内容。G项“我们分组合作，制作了不同主题的问卷”符合语境，与下文“Some students did one on the environment, while another group...”形成总分关系。故选G。 3．前文说我们觉得最好在上午做调研，后文说到达后各组分散去问当地人问题。空处应说明上午调研的原因。B项“这样我们下午就可以放松并去观光”符合逻辑，解释了为什么上午做调研，与后文“spent the afternoon enjoying the sights”形成呼应。故选b。 4．前文说参观了圣三一教堂和莎士比亚故居，后文说作者回到家感到筋疲力尽但度过了美好的一天。空处应补充离开前的其他活动。E项“那之后我们在离开前还在河上划了船，很有趣”符合时间顺序，与上文“After lunch...visited the house”以及下文“got home feeling exhausted”形成完整的下午活动描述。故选E。 5．前文说这次旅行不仅是练习英语的好方法，而且不只是因为能和当地人说话，后文说我们轮流站起来向其他组解释我们的问题和发现。空处应说明练习英语的另一种方式。F项“第二天在课堂上我们展示了问卷的结果”符合逻辑，与上文“not only because we were able to speak to local people”形成递进，与下文“took it in turns to stand up and explain”直接对应。故选F。 Passage 2 Why I Never Went To University As I finished my last year of high school, there was one question I heard over and over: "Which university are you going to?" The truth is, I never planned on going to university. 1 Don't get me wrong, I'm a firm believer in education. However, I just felt that traditional university education wasn't for me. One of the main reasons is that I've always been more practical. 2 I enjoyed hands-on projects, whether it was fixing a bicycle or creating a website. The thought of spending four years in classrooms didn't appeal to me. Instead of university, I opted for an apprenticeship in a local IT company. 3 This gave me a chance to gain practical skills and experience in the real world. At the same time, I was earning a salary, which was a bonus. Furthermore, I noticed that many successful people in my field didn't necessarily have a degree. 4 This showed me that a university degree wasn't the only pathway to success. Finally, I wanted to avoid student debt. Many of my friends who went to university are now struggling with loan payments. 5 Instead, I was able to save money during my apprenticeship and buy my first home much earlier than my peers. Looking back, I have no regrets about my decision. I've managed to build a successful career without a university degree. My experience shows that there are different paths to success, and each person must choose the one that suits them best. A. I think we are too quick to label people. B. I simply didn't want to take on that financial burden at such a young age. C. People often looked at me strangely when I told them I wasn't going to university. D. I was always told that university was the best path for everyone, but I had my doubts. E. I've always been more interested in doing things rather than learning about them in theory. F. The work was challenging and exciting, and I was learning more than I ever did in a classroom. G. The most successful IT entrepreneurs, such as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, are university dropouts. 【答案】1．D 2．E 3．F 4．G 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者选择不上大学，而是通过学徒制进入IT行业并获得成功的经历，以及做出这一决定的多方面原因。 1．前文说作者从未计划上大学，后文说不要误会，作者相信教育，只是觉得传统大学教育不适合自己。空处应表达做出这个决定并不轻松。D项“选择不上大学对我来说不是一个轻松的决定”符合逻辑，与上文“never planned”以及下文“don’t get me wrong”形成转折与解释关系，表明这是经过深思熟虑的选择。故选D。 2．前文说作者一直更注重实践，后文说作者喜欢动手项目，无论是修自行车还是建网站。空处应进一步解释“注重实践”的具体含义。E项“我一直对做事情更感兴趣，而不是在理论上学习它们”符合语境，与上文“more practical”形成呼应，与下文“hands-on projects”形成具体例证。故选E。 3．前文说作者选择了当地IT公司的学徒制，后文说这给了作者获得实践技能和真实世界经验的机会，同时还能挣工资。空处应描述学徒制下的工作学习体验。F项“工作既具挑战性又令人兴奋，我学到的比在教室里学到的还要多”符合逻辑，与上文“apprenticeship”以及下文“practical skills and experience”形成完整的描述。故选F。 4．前文说作者注意到所在领域的许多成功人士不一定有学位，后文说这向作者展示了大学学位不是成功的唯一途径。空处应举例说明这些成功人士。G项“最成功的IT企业家，比如比尔·盖茨和马克·扎克伯格，都是大学辍学生”符合语境，具体化了“many successful people”，为后文的结论提供了证据。故选G。 5．前文说许多上大学的朋友现在 struggling with loan payments，后文说作者在学徒期间能存钱，比同龄人更早买了第一套房。空处应表达作者不想承担学生债务的负担。B项“我只是不想在这么年轻的年纪就承担那种经济负担”符合逻辑，与上文“student debt”以及“loan payments”形成因果对应，与后文“save money”形成鲜明对比。故选B。 Passage 3 Alice Waters, a chef and restaurant owner, is sitting in the kitchen garden of the Martin Luther King School in Berkeley, California. This garden is called the Edible Schoolyard, and students are preparing a vegetable bed as part of a lesson. Later, they will cook what they pick for lunch. 1 Each student receives 18 to 40 hours of tuition here a year, and much of the food grown is used in school meals. Waters started a campaign in 1996 to raise funds for the Edible Schoolyard and the School Lunch Initiative. 2 Waters hopes these projects will set an example for the rest of the country. “Bad eating habits are a huge problem in the US,” she says. “Teaching about food cannot be left to parents.” Marsha Guerrero, director of the School Lunch Initiative, explains, “This is mainly a teaching garden. 3 ” Nearby farms therefore supply additional food for school lunches, using fresh organic ingredients when possible. In one gardening lesson, students choose a personal spot in the garden for the year. They observe and record insect life, soil changes, and plant growth. 4 Kitchen classes link to academic subjects: science is taught through nutrition and cooking techniques, geography through seasons and global eating habits. Has Waters succeeded? Judging by the happiness among these ordinary children, the answer is yes. Waters believes that growing, smelling, and cooking good food makes children care about what they eat. 5 A. Keeping notes in this way is viewed as an essential part of experimental learning. B. Lessons like this take place in the garden and kitchen and form part of the curriculum. C. We couldn’t possibly produce enough food in this small space to feed all 300 children. D. The problem, according to some critics, is that such projects may be too expensive to run. E. Just seeing a child saying to another, “Would you like some?” – that is the essential thing. F. One lesson on European diets in the Middle Ages ends with children cooking roasted vegetables with herbs and garlic. G. These two projects aim to provide 10,000 Berkeley public school students with good food while placing food at the heart of the curriculum. 【答案】1．B 2．G 3．C 4．A 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国加州一所学校通过“可食用校园”项目，将种植和烹饪融入课程，帮助学生改善饮食习惯的故事。 1．【答案】B 【解析】前文提到学生们在菜园里准备菜床，之后会烹饪所采摘的蔬菜作为午餐。空后提到每个学生每年在这里接受18到40小时的教学，且种植的大部分食物用于学校餐食。空处应是对这类课程性质的总结，因此E项“Lessons like this take place in the garden and kitchen and form part of the curriculum.（像这样的课程在菜园和厨房中进行，并成为课程的一部分）”符合语境，既承接了前文的具体活动，又引出了后文关于课时和食物用途的说明。故选B。 2．【答案】G 【解析】前文提到Waters在1996年发起募资，支持Edible Schoolyard和School Lunch Initiative两个项目。空后提到Waters希望这些项目能为全国树立榜样。空处应具体说明这两个项目的目标，因此G项“These two projects aim to provide 10,000 Berkeley public school students with good food while placing food at the heart of the curriculum.（这两个项目旨在为伯克利公立学校的10,000名学生提供优质食物，同时将食物置于课程核心）”符合语境，其中“These two projects”与前文呼应，其内容也为后文的“set an example”提供了依据。故选G。 3．【答案】C 【解析】前文Marsha Guerrero说“这主要是一个教学菜园”。空后提到附近的农场也为学校午餐提供食物。空处应解释为什么需要农场补充供应，因此C项“We couldn’t possibly produce enough food in this small space to feed all 300 children.（我们不可能在这个小空间里生产出足够300个孩子吃的食物）”符合语境，说明菜园产量不足，与后文的“附近农场也供应食物”形成因果关系。故选C。 4．【答案】A 【解析】前文描述了学生在菜园中选择一个个人地点，观察并记录昆虫、土壤和植物的变化。空处应评价这种记录方式的意义，因此A项“Keeping notes in this way is viewed as an essential part of experimental learning.（以这种方式做笔记被视为体验式学习的重要部分）”符合语境，对前文的具体行为进行了总结和提升。故选A。 5．【答案】E 【解析】前文提到Waters认为种植、闻香和烹饪好食物让孩子关心所吃的东西。空处位于段尾，应提供一个具体的场景来印证这一理念，因此F项“Just seeing a child saying to another, ‘Would you like some?’ – that is the essential thing.（仅仅看到一个孩子对另一个孩子说‘你想来一点吗？’——那才是最重要的）”符合语境，用孩子之间分享食物的温暖画面作为文章的收束，且与Waters在原文结尾的原话一致。故选E。 Passage 4 My First Job I still remember my first job very clearly when I was still in my high school. It was at a small local bakery in my hometown, a cosy place that always smelled of fresh bread. 1 Every morning, I'd wake up early, way before the sun, and head to the bakery to help prepare for the day ahead. It was a nice, simple way to start the workday. My main task was to arrange the freshly baked bread and pastries (油酥面团) in the display cases. The bakery prided itself on the variety of its goods, from plain baguettes to chocolate croissants. 2 I also had to ensure that the bakery was clean and tidy at all times, which meant a lot of sweeping and wiping. 3 Sometimes, that meant working on the tills taking money from customers. Although the work could be tiring, and sometimes repetitive, I enjoyed it a lot. The best part of the job was definitely the people I worked with. They were all so kind and friendly, always ready to lend a helping hand. 4 We often shared jokes and stories as we worked, which made the days pass quickly. The friendship made the long hours bearable. Of course, not everything about the job was easy. There were times when we were very busy, especially during the holiday season. We had to deal with long queues of customers, all wanting their holiday treats. 5 Still, I learned a lot from the experience, about hard work, patience and the importance of a positive attitude. Looking back, I can honestly say that my first job taught me many valuable lessons. It taught me the importance of hard work, punctuality, and teamwork. It was a great start to my working life, and the experiences I had and the skills I learnt have shaped the person I am today. A. It was hectic and demanding, but we managed. B. However, I was always ready to help wherever I was needed. C. I learned a lot from them and they made me feel part of the team. D. My first day was a bit overwhelming, but I soon got the hang of it. E. It was my responsibility to make sure they looked appealing to the customers. F. The smell of freshly baked bread early in the morning is something I'll never forget. G. I got the job when I was 15, looking for a part-time job during the summer holidays. 【答案】1．G 2．E 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者第一份工作——在当地一家小面包店工作的经历、职责、同事关系以及从中获得的宝贵人生经验。 1. “I still remember my first job very clearly. It was at a small local bakery... a cosy place that always smelled of fresh bread.” 紧接着需要补充关于这份工作的基本信息。G项交代了这份工作的背景：15岁时得到这份工作，暑假找兼职。 这符合“第一段介绍工作来历”的叙事结构：先说是什么工作（面包店），再说怎么得到的（15岁，暑假兼职）。 “looking for a part-time job during the summer holidays”也解释了为什么一个15岁的孩子会去面包店工作。 后文“Every morning, I'd wake up early...”自然衔接——因为是暑假兼职，所以可以早起去帮忙。 为什么不选F？ F项“The smell of freshly baked bread early in the morning is something I'll never forget”虽然优美，但更适合作为细节描写放在第二段或结尾回忆，不适合在第一段就打断“得到工作”的叙述顺序。而且D项没有推进“我如何得到这份工作”的情节。故选G。 2．前文说面包店以品种丰富为傲，从普通法棍到巧克力可颂应有尽有。空处应说明作者对这些产品的具体职责。E项“让它们对顾客看起来有吸引力是我的责任”符合逻辑，与前文“my main task was to arrange”以及“prided itself on the variety”形成连贯的工作描述。故选E。 3．前文说作者要确保面包店始终干净整洁，这意味着大量清扫和擦拭工作。后文说有时需要在收银台工作收钱。空处应表达作者愿意承担多种任务的态度。B项“然而，我总是随时准备在需要的地方帮忙”承上启下，与后文的“Sometimes, that meant...”形成逻辑对应，体现了作者的积极工作态度。故选B。 4．前文说同事们都善良友好，总是乐于助人。后文说大家一起分享笑话和故事。空处应进一步说明作者与同事的关系。C项“我从他们身上学到了很多，他们让我感觉自己就是团队的一员”符合语境，与上文“kind and friendly”以及下文“friendship”形成完整的情感链条。故选C。 5．前文说假期期间非常忙碌，要应对长长的顾客队伍。空处应总结这种忙碌状态并表明作者和同事们的应对态度。A项“虽然紧张又费力，但我们应付下来了”与上文“long queues”形成因果关系，与后文“我从中学会了很多”逻辑一致，体现了积极正面的总结。故选A。 话题3 成长经历 Passage 1 My Life In A Lighthouse I've always been attracted to the sea, so when I saw an advertisement for a lighthouse keeper, I knew I had to apply. The job was to maintain a lighthouse on a small island off the coast of Scotland. 1 To my surprise, they hired me, and soon I was on my way to my new home. The lighthouse itself is over a hundred years old, and it's full of history. Many wild storms over the decades would have sunk many ships if the lighthouse hadn't been there warning them away. Every day, I'm responsible for ensuring that the light shines brightly, warning ships away from the dangerous rocks. 2 The work can be hard, but it's very rewarding. Living on a small island can be lonely, but I don't mind. I have the sea birds for company, and I enjoy the peace and quiet. I spend my days taking care of the lighthouse and my nights watching the stars. 3 It's a simple life, but a fulfilling one. One of the biggest challenges of living here is the weather. It can be very unpredictable and sometimes quite extreme. But I've learned to adapt and be prepared for anything. 4 And despite the occasional storm, I wouldn't trade this life for anything. If I weren't here, I'd be sitting in a boring office doing a job to pay the bills. I know which I prefer! Being a lighthouse keeper is not just a job, it's a way of life. It's hard work and it can be lonely, but the rewards are worth it. I get to live in a place of beauty and peace, and every day I have the satisfaction of knowing that I'm helping to keep sailors safe. 5 A. It's a responsibility I take very seriously. B. The isolation can be difficult, but I'm never bored. C. I don't have many neighbours, but I do have the whole sky. D. But I'm always on call, ready to respond if there's a problem. E. But in the end, it's the loneliness and the sea that keep me here. F. Storms can come up suddenly, and I've learned to always have supplies ready. G. I told them about my love for the sea and my experience with maintenance work. 【答案】1．B 2．G 3．D 4．E 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者作为一名灯塔守护人在苏格兰沿海小岛上的生活经历、日常工作、面临的挑战以及他对这份生活的热爱。 1．前文说作者看到招聘灯塔守护人的广告后决定申请，后文说他们雇用了作者。空处应描述作者在申请过程中做了什么。B项“我告诉他们我对大海的热爱以及我在维护工作方面的经验”符合逻辑，解释了为什么他被录用，与前后文形成完整的申请—录用流程。故选B。 2．前文说作者每天负责确保灯光明亮，警告船只远离危险岩石。空处应表达作者对这份责任的态度。G项“这是我非常认真对待的责任”与上文直接相关，强调了作者的责任感，同时引出后文“工作虽辛苦但很有价值”。故选G。 3．前文说作者白天照料灯塔，晚上看星星，后文说这是简单而充实的生活。空处应进一步描述这种独居生活的体验。D项“我没有很多邻居，但我拥有整片天空”与上文“看星星”呼应，生动描绘了岛上的孤独与美好，与后文“简单而充实”一致。故选D。 4．前文说最大的挑战是天气，不可预测且有时极端，但作者学会了适应和为任何事情做准备。空处应具体举例说明如何做准备。E项“暴风雨会突然来临，我学会了时刻准备好物资”承接上文，具体描述了应对极端天气的方式，与“be prepared for anything”逻辑一致。故选E。 5. 最后一段总结：灯塔管理员不仅是一份工作，更是一种生活方式。虽然辛苦、孤独，但回报值得——住在美丽宁静的地方，每天帮助保护海员安全。 为什么选A？A项中的“in the end”适合做全文总结。前文提到过“lonely”（第四段）和“sea”（第一段、全文贯穿），A项将这两个核心元素并列为留在这里的原因。逻辑：尽管辛苦孤独，但正是孤独和大海本身让作者愿意留下——这是一种深刻的、非功利的情感归属。 与前一句形成递进：前一句说“回报值得（帮助海员安全）”，A项进一步说“更深层的原因是大海和孤独本身”。这种结尾有哲思和情感深度，非常适合作为回忆性文章的收束。 Passage 2 International star Romany has just published a book about her life. Her story describes how she dealt with personal problems and eventually realized her dream of becoming a magician. Her book is a very honest account of her life. 1 As a child, Romany loved ballet. She was convinced that one day she would be discovered and have a life on the stage. At the age of fifteen, she was given a role in a show. 2 She managed to stay very slim but it was not good for her. She developed a serious eating problem. After that, she decided that ballet was not for her. She got a degree and got a job in sales. But she never stopped being attracted to performing. In her free time, she joined a circus club. Before long, she was offered occasional jobs. 3 She was working all day, and spending all her free time doing circus work. She became very stressed and tired and her eating problems returned. She knew that her life could not continue in this way. So she took a long look at her life and thought about what she really wanted. She realized she really wanted to work on stage. However, she wasn’t sure what to do. 4 But then she had an idea. She quit her job and applied to the National Centre of Circus Arts to study magic. Now Romany travels the world performing magic tricks on cruise ships. She is also often asked to tell the story of her life. 5 Romany teaches them that life is difficult for everybody. But if you have a dream and work hard to achieve it, anything is possible. A. Many people are inspired by the story of her life. B. But to take part, she had to stay on a very strict diet. C. She had never spoken about some of her issues before writing it. D. One day, she was inspired by a female magician to study magic. E. However, life on board a ship isn’t always the dream she expected. F. She was too old to dance and could not act or play a musical instrument. G. Although this was a successful time in Romany’s life, she was not happy. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．G 4．F 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了国际明星Romany如何应对个人问题，最终实现成为魔术师梦想的故事。 【解析】 1．前文提到Romany出版了一本关于她生活的书，并且这本书是对她生活非常坦诚的记述。空处位于第一段末尾，应进一步说明这本书坦诚到什么程度。F项“She had never spoken about some of her issues before writing it.（在写这本书之前，她从未谈过自己的一些问题）”符合语境，说明书中内容是她以前从未公开过的，与前文“very honest account”形成递进关系。故选C。 2．前文提到15岁时，她在一个演出中获得了一个角色。空后提到她设法保持非常苗条，但这对她不好，还导致了严重的饮食问题。空处应解释为什么她必须保持苗条。B项“But to take part, she had to stay on a very strict diet.（但要参加演出，她必须严格控制饮食）”符合语境，承接前文的“获得角色”，并引出后文关于苗条和饮食问题的描述。故选B。 3．前文提到她在业余时间加入马戏团俱乐部，不久后获得了一些零散的工作。空后提到她整天工作，所有空闲时间都用来做马戏团的工作，变得压力大、疲惫，饮食问题复发。空处应总结这一时期的整体感受。G项“Although this was a successful time in Romany’s life, she was not happy.（尽管这是Romany生活中成功的时期，但她并不快乐）”符合语境，与后文描述的疲惫和问题复发形成转折关系，也与本段末尾的负面状态相呼应。故选G。 4．前文提到她意识到自己真正想要的是在舞台上工作，但不确定该做什么。空后提到“但后来她有了一个主意”，她辞职去学魔术。空处应说明她起初觉得自己无法走舞台这条路的原因。F项“She was too old to dance and could not act or play a musical instrument.（她年龄太大不能跳舞，也不会表演或演奏乐器）”符合语境，解释了她为什么不确定该做什么，从而为后文的“有了主意”和改学魔术做铺垫。故选F。 5．前文提到她经常被邀请讲述自己的人生故事。空后提到Romany告诉人们生活对每个人都是艰难的，但只要有梦想并努力，一切皆有可能。空处应说明听众或读者对她故事的反应。A项“Many people are inspired by the story of her life.（许多人受到她人生故事的鼓舞）”符合语境，承接前文的“被邀请讲述故事”，并引出后文她教导别人的具体内容。故选A。 【干扰项分析】 A项“However, life on board a ship isn’t always the dream she expected.（然而，船上的生活并不总是她期望的梦想）：文中提到她现在在游轮上表演魔术，但全文并未描述船上生活的负面情况，此项与上下文无关，属于无中生有的干扰。 C项“One day, she was inspired by a female magician to study magic.（有一天，她受到一位女魔术师的启发去学魔术）：文中她是在产生想法后直接申请去学魔术，并未提到受某位女魔术师启发，此项与原文信息不符，属于细节干扰。 H项“She went to college to do a course in story-telling.（她上大学去学讲故事课程）：文中她辞职后申请的是国家马戏艺术中心学习魔术，并未提及学习讲故事，此项与原文事实不符，属于错误信息干扰。 Passage 3 The Last Chimney Sweep In Manchester In the busy city of Manchester, one man stands out among the crowd — John Watson, the last chimney sweep. John didn't choose this career out of the blue. 1 He was taught by his father, who had been a chimney sweep for more than 40 years. Since he was a young boy, John spent his school holidays assisting his father, slowly mastering the craft. A typical day for John begins very early in the morning. "You have to get up with the birds," he says with a smile. 2 He spends his day visiting homes and businesses across Manchester, ensuring their chimneys are clean and safe. "It's a physical job, but it keeps you fit," John comments. One of the allowances of the job, according to John, is the sense of history and tradition. 3 It's a connection to the past that he values greatly. He also takes pride in the skill required to do his job well, ensuring that every chimney he works on is perfectly clean. But being a chimney sweep is not all fun and games. The job can be tough and dirty. 4 There is also a certain amount of risk involved, as John often has to climb onto rooftops to access chimneys. Yet despite the challenges, John has no plans to hang up his brushes anytime soon. He loves his work, and he hopes to continue for as long as he is able. After all, someone needs to keep Manchester's chimneys clean! 5 A. I feel like I'm a part of Manchester's rich industrial history. B. Even in our modern age, there is a demand for his unique skills. C. My father was a chimney sweep, and so was his father before him. D. Despite the soot and grime, John wouldn't trade his job for anything else. E. After a big breakfast, he loads his truck with all the necessary equipment. F. When his father retired, it felt natural for him to carry on the family trade. G. Climbing up and down ladders and crawling through narrow spaces can be tiring. 【答案】1．F 2．E 3．A 4．G 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了曼彻斯特最后一位烟囱清扫工约翰·沃森的职业选择、日常工作、对传统的情感以及他坚持这份工作的原因。 1．第一段开头说约翰·沃森是曼彻斯特最后一位扫烟囱工人。然后说：“John didn't choose this career out of the blue.”（他不是突然心血来潮选择这个职业的。）接着需要解释他为什么成为扫烟囱工人。 F项说：当父亲退休时，他自然而然地继承了这门家族手艺。这与前文“不是心血来潮”形成直接呼应——他是有家族传承背景的。 后文“He was taught by his father, who had been a chimney sweep for more than 40 years. Since he was a young boy, John spent his school holidays assisting his father...”是对F项的具体展开：先总说继承家业，再细说父亲教他、他从小帮忙。 逻辑链条：不是心血来潮 → 父亲退休后自然继承（F） → 父亲教了他40多年 → 他从小帮忙。非常顺畅。 2．前文说约翰每天很早就开始工作，“你得和鸟儿一起起床”，后文说他花时间走访各地确保烟囱清洁安全。空处应描述他早起后的具体活动。E项“吃完一顿丰盛的早餐后，他把所有必要设备装上货车”符合时间顺序，承接上文“起得很早”，引出下文“走访各地”。故选E。 3．前文说这份工作的好处之一是历史感和传统感，后文说这是与他珍视的过去的联系。空处应直接表达约翰与历史的连接感。A项“我觉得自己是曼彻斯特丰富工业历史的一部分”符合语境，具体化了“sense of history”，与后文“connection to the past”逻辑一致。故选A。 4．前文说工作又脏又累，后文说还有一定风险，经常要爬上屋顶。空处应进一步描述工作的辛苦之处。E项“爬上爬下梯子、在狭窄空间里爬行会让人疲惫”符合逻辑，具体化了“tough”，与后文“risk involved”共同构成对工作挑战的描述。故选G。 5．前文说约翰热爱工作，希望能继续做下去，因为总得有人保持曼彻斯特烟囱的清洁。空处应说明在现代社会这份独特技能仍有需求。B项“即使在现代，他独特的技能仍然有需求”与上文呼应，解释了为什么他能继续这份工作，同时作为全文结尾，点明这份传统职业在现代社会的价值。故选B。 Passage 4 I Went One Week Without My Smartphone! The idea to give up my smartphone for a week came to me after realising just how much time I was spending looking through social media feeds. I knew it was a bit too much, but when I found out I was on my phone for seven hours a day, that was it! I was curious to see how I would cope without it. 1 On the first day, I won't lie, it was tough. I found myself instinctively reaching for my phone, only to remember that I had decided not to use it. 2 But, as the day progressed, I found myself adjusting to this new reality. With the absence of my phone, I had so much free time on my hands. I filled it with reading books, going for walks, and spending time with family. 3 These activities were so much more fulfilling than endless browsing. One of the most noticeable differences was my sleep. Without the glow of my screen keeping me awake, I found myself going to bed earlier and waking up more rested. 4 It was an unexpected, but welcome change. By the end of the week, I realised I wasn't missing much. Yes, I had missed a few messages and updates, but nothing that couldn't wait. 5 It had been a rewarding experiment. Overall, going without a smartphone for a week was a challenging but educational experience. It made me realise how much time I was wasting on it, and I've since made a conscious effort to reduce my screen time. (256 words) A. The feeling I had was one of panic. B. Instead, I realised how much I had gained. C. I was sceptical but excited to decide on this digital addiction. D. Some of my friends were not happy that I was so hard to reach. E. The constant notifications and sounds weren't there to interrupt my sleep. F. I even found time to take up painting, a hobby I'd been interested in for a while. G. I was more present and engaged in conversations, without the distraction of my phone. 【答案】1．F 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者决定一周不使用智能手机的经历、感受以及从中获得的启示。 1．前文说作者发现自己每天用手机七小时后决定停用一周，想看看没有手机自己会如何应对。空处应表达作者对这一实验的态度。F项“我对此持怀疑态度，但也很兴奋地开始这次数字排毒”符合逻辑，“sceptical but excited”准确反映了既好奇又怀疑的复杂心态，与后文的具体经历形成呼应。故选F。 2．前文说第一天很难，作者会下意识地去够手机，然后想起自己决定不用它。空处应描述这种下意识动作带来的感受。A项“我当时的感受是恐慌”符合语境，与上文“instinctively reaching for my phone”以及“tough”形成情绪上的连贯描述，为后文“adjusting to this new reality”做铺垫。故选A。 3．前文说没有手机后有了很多空闲时间，用来读书、散步、陪家人。空处应补充其他填补时间的活动。B项“我甚至找到了时间开始画画，这是一个我感兴趣已久的爱好”符合逻辑，与上文“reading books, going for walks, spending time with family”并列，共同说明如何填充空闲时间。故选B。 4．前文说最显著的变化之一是睡眠：没有屏幕光亮，作者睡得更早，醒来更精神。空处应进一步描述这种睡眠体验。D项“这是我很久没有体验过的事情”符合语境，与上文“going to bed earlier and waking up more rested”形成总结，强调这种优质睡眠的难得。故选D。 5．前文说一周结束时，作者意识到自己并没有错过太多，错过的消息和更新都不是不能等的。空处应总结这一周的整体收获。C项“相反，我意识到自己获得了多少”符合逻辑，与上文“wasn’t missing much”形成转折对比，引出后文“这是一次有益的实验”。故选C。 话题4 亲情友情 Passage 1 My Journey To Music As a child, I was always surrounded by music. My grandmother had been a famous opera singer many years before although I had never heard her singing myself. My mother was a piano teacher, and our house was filled with the sounds of piano melodies from dawn till dusk. My older sister played the violin, and my father had a beautiful baritone voice. 1 Every evening, after dinner, we used to gather in the living room. My mother would sit at the piano, my sister would take up her violin, and my father would stand ready to sing. 2 I would sit on the floor, watching and listening, completely fascinated. When I was six, my mother started teaching me the piano. I was an eager student, ready to embrace the musical world that was so dear to my family. 3 My progress was slow at first, but I was persistent. I practised every day, improving little by little. By the time I reached my teenage years, I had become quite skilled at the piano. 4 It was not just a hobby for me anymore, but a passion. I decided then to dedicate my life to music. Today, I am a concert pianist, travelling the world and playing at some of the most renowned concert halls. 5 I often look back on those early years with gratitude, as they laid the foundation for my musical journey. A. Yet, I always felt a bit out of place. B. It was a unique family bond that I cherished. C. But my journey wasn't without its challenges. D. It wasn't an easy task, but it was definitely worth it. E. Each note I played seemed to bring me closer to them. F. That's when I truly felt a part of my family's musical world. G. I owe it all to those evenings in our living room and the lessons with my mother. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. F 5. G 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从小在充满音乐氛围的家庭中成长，最终成为一名音乐会钢琴家的音乐之旅。 【答案】A 【解析】前文语境：作者描述家人个个精通音乐，家里充满音乐声。逻辑转折：虽然家人都是音乐高手，但作者作为孩子，可能感到自己还没有真正融入。用“Yet”转折自然。作用：为后文“我后来开始学钢琴并逐渐融入”埋下伏笔。 【答案】B 【解析】前文语境：第二段描述每晚家庭音乐会——母亲弹钢琴、姐姐拉小提琴、父亲唱歌，作者坐在地上观看聆听。逻辑衔接：这段描写突出了全家一起做音乐的场景，自然引出“这是一种我珍视的独特家庭纽带”。作用：承接第二段的具体描写，进行情感升华。 【答案】C 【解析】前文语境：作者6岁开始学钢琴，很 eager，想拥抱这个家庭珍视的音乐世界。逻辑转折：虽然热情很高，但学琴不可能一帆风顺。用“But”引出挑战。作用：为后文“进步很慢，但我很坚持”做铺垫。 【答案】F 【解析】前文语境：到青少年时期，作者钢琴已相当熟练，从爱好变成 passion，决定献身音乐。逻辑衔接：前面第一段说“felt out of place”，经过多年练习和成长，到了这个时刻，作者终于真正感到自己是家庭音乐世界的一部分了。作用：与第一段的 A 形成完美的首尾呼应。 【答案】G 【解析】前文语境：作者现在是 concert pianist，世界巡演，然后感谢早年经历。逻辑衔接：最后一句之前是“I often look back... with gratitude”。在这个感恩之后，用 G 来总结全文——虽然这条路不容易，但一切都值得。作用：G 中的“not an easy task”呼应了前面的 C。 Passage 2 Growing Up An Only Child Growing up an only child was a unique experience for me. A lot of people think it must be lonely, but I never felt that way. 1 I was the only focus of my parents' attention, which had its pros and cons. 2 They always had time to help me with my homework or play games with me. However, it also meant I was under constant and careful examination. Whatever I was doing, whatever I was thinking of doing, there were two pairs of eyes on me at all times! Another advantage of being an only child was that I had a lot of time for myself. I didn't have to share my toys or fight over the TV remote. 3 But at the same time, it also made me value friendship more since I didn't have siblings (兄弟姐妹) to play with at home. I built up a good strong group of friends that I am close to even today. As an only child, I was often perceived as being spoilt. 4 This was a stereotype (固定、刻板的印象) I constantly had to fight against. But honestly, I was just like any other kid, my parents set boundaries and expected me to follow rules. Finally, being an only child helped me to become independent at a young age. 5 This helped me a lot when I left home to go to university. Looking back, being an only child has shaped who I am today. While there were challenges, I enjoyed my childhood and wouldn't change it for anything. (252 words) A. In my case, it wasn't lonely at all. B. They also had high expectations for me. C. I was the only one they cheered for at school events. D. Since I had no siblings, I often had to do things on my own. E. Yes, I had all the toys I wanted, but it didn't mean I was spoilt. F. Even something simple like a birthday became a problem for me. G. The house was always quiet, which was nice, but could also be a bit lonely. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．G 4．E 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者作为独生子女的成长经历、优缺点以及这一身份如何塑造了现在的自己。 1．前文说很多人认为独生子女一定很孤独，但作者从不这么觉得。空处应进一步强调自己不孤独的观点。A项“就我而言，一点也不孤独”符合逻辑，与上文“never felt that way”形成直接呼应，同时引出后文关于父母关注的具体描述。故选A。 2．前文说作者是父母关注的唯一焦点，这有利有弊，后文说父母总有时间帮忙做作业或一起玩游戏。空处应具体说明“利”的一方面。C项“在学校活动中，我是他们唯一为之加油的人”符合语境，与后文“always had time to help me”并列，共同构成作为唯一焦点的积极面。故选C。 3．前文说作为独生子女有很多属于自己的时间，不用分享玩具或争抢电视遥控器，后文说这也让作者更珍惜友谊。空处应描述这种独处时光带来的积极影响。G 项“我常常需要自己娱乐自己，这培养了丰富的想象力”符合逻辑，与上文“had a lot of time for myself”形成因果关系，与后文“value friendship”形成对比但不矛盾。故选G。 4．前文说作者常被认为是被宠坏的，后文说这是作者必须不断抗争的刻板印象。空处应承认部分事实但加以澄清。E 项“是的，我拥有所有我想要的玩具，但这并不意味着我被宠坏了”符合语境，与上文“perceived as being spoilt”形成回应，与后文“stereotype I constantly had to fight against”逻辑一致。故选E 。 5．前文说独生子女帮助作者在很小的时候就变得独立，后文说这对作者离开家上大学很有帮助。空处应解释如何变得独立。D项“因为没有兄弟姐妹，我常常不得不自己做事”符合逻辑，与上文“become independent”形成因果解释，与后文“left home to go to university”形成铺垫。故选D。 Passage 3 A Beloved Grandmother Mei had been taken care of by her paternal grandmother since she was a newborn. Her mother has passed away while giving birth to her. Her grandmother was loving and. caring but also firm when Mei needed to be disciplined. Mei rarely saw her father as he often had to go overseas for business. Soon it was time for Mei to go to college. 1 She was excited to go to college but at the same time she felt sad to leave her grandmother. She promised she would come and visit her as often as he could. One day during her semester break, Mei went back home. 2 Grandma was very glad to see her. She was so busy chatting with Mel that she forgot about the cake which was in the oven. The cake was burnt. Grandma was very angry with herself. She then confessed this was not the first time that she forgot she was baking something and food got burnt. 3 During the next visit, Mei’s grandmother looked confused when Mei greeted her. 4 Mei felt worried. Her father was home at that time and so she told him her worries about Grandma. Her father too had noticed that she was no longer her usual self. They decided to take her to a doctor. The doctor pronounced that Mel's grandmother had Alzheimer’s and at the moment there was no cure. Mel broke down and cried. She never expected this to happen to Grandma. Her father decided to get a caretaker for her. Mel told him that they did not need a caretaker. 5 Mei's father agreed to her coming back home but he still wanted her to continue her studies. He said Mei could go to a college in her hometown. She agreed to his decision. Mel and her father then get a caretaker for Grandma. The caretaker was a nice lady called Flora. Whenever Mel went to a college or was busy studying, Flora would take care of Grandma. However whenever Mei was so free, she herself would take care of her. Even though Grandma got progressively worse later and did not even know who she was, Mei still felt glad that she was taking care of her. Her grandmother had done so much for her. Mei felt it was time she repaid her beloved grandmother for everything. (386 words) A. She only recognized Mei after a long time. B. People will never forget that happy moment. C. She found her grandmother baking in the kitchen. D. The caretaker liked taking care of Mei's grandmother. E. Instead, she would come back home and take care of Grandma. F. Her hometown was in Johor Bharu while her college was in Kuala Lumpur. G. Mei did not think anything of it and assumed it was just normal forgetfulness due to old age. 【答案】1．F 2．C 3．G 4．A 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Mei由祖母抚养长大，上大学后祖母被诊断出阿尔茨海默症，Mei决定回家照顾祖母的故事。 【解析】 1．前文说Mei很快要上大学了，后文说她很兴奋但也很难过要离开祖母。空处应说明她的家乡和大学所在地。F项“她的家乡在新山，而她的大学在吉隆坡”符合逻辑，解释了为什么上大学意味着要离开祖母，与后文“sad to leave”形成因果关系。故选F。 2．前文说学期假期Mei回家，后文说祖母很高兴见到她，忙着聊天忘了烤箱里的蛋糕。空处应描述Mei回家时看到的情景。C项“她发现祖母在厨房里烤蛋糕”符合语境，与后文“cake which was in the oven”以及“cake was burnt”形成连贯的情节发展。故选C。 3．前文说祖母承认这不是第一次忘记烤箱里的食物而烤焦了。空处应描述Mei对此事的反应。G项“Mei没太在意，以为这只是年老带来的正常健忘”符合逻辑，与上文祖母的“confessed”以及下文后来病情加重形成铺垫和对比。故选G。 4．前文说下次拜访时祖母看到Mei显得困惑，后文说Mei感到担心。空处应描述祖母认出Mei的过程。A项“过了很久她才认出Mei”符合语境，与上文“looked confused”以及下文“felt worried”形成连贯的情感递进。故选A。 5．前文说父亲决定请看护，Mei说他们不需要看护，后文说父亲同意她回家但仍希望她继续学业。空处应说明Mei提出的替代方案。B项“相反，她会回家照顾祖母”符合逻辑，与上文“did not need a caretaker”形成直接回应，与下文父亲同意她回家形成因果对应。故选B。 6．前文说Mei和父亲为祖母请了看护，后文说每当Mei去上学或忙于学习时，Flora会照顾祖母。空处应介绍这位看护。E项“看护是一位善良的女士，名叫Flora”符合语境，与后文“Flora would take care of Grandma”中的名字直接对应。故选E。 Passage 4 What do we need to do to make classes more popular? Encouraging young people to take up physical exercise is really important. 1 But reports out recently show that only half of girls who were questioned by researchers enjoy doing sport at school. 2 And the reasons? Because of their dislike of the clothes they are asked to wear and the lack of facilities to do their hair afterwards. As more girls than boys fail to take part in physical activity, this is seen as a problem that needs dealing with. Many of the girls questioned said they disliked wearing the skirts that are often part of PE kits and that the kit should be more comfortable to wear. The girls wanted to have the chance to say what the PE kit should look like. They suggested clothing that covered more of their bodies, such as leggings and high necked shirts. 3 Another key issue the girls reported was not having the facilities available to do their hair after they have taken part in exercise. The girls being interviewed wanted private spaces where they could get changed. They also felt schools should supply hairdryers or somewhere they could plug their own one in so they can style their hair. 4 They could use this time to do their hair and make sure they looked the same as they did before the class. The researchers argue that since girls worry a great deal about how they look during their teenage years, it is important that schools take these issues seriously. 5 Some teachers feel sport should be a way of taking teenagers’ minds off how they look. It should help them see the value of keeping physically fit, enjoying team sports and perhaps achieving sporting success and not worrying about what their hair looks like. A. And the teachers completely agree. B. And a quarter of them actually avoid taking part. C. Girls had the following problems with PE classes. D. However, not everyone agrees with the suggestions. E. PE classes are one way of getting young people to do this. F. They also requested 15 minutes at the end of the PE class. G. They also thought the materials used should be more comfortable to wear. 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．G 4．F 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了女孩在体育课上面临的两个主要问题（运动服不舒适、运动后无处理头发的设施），并指出并非所有人都认同研究者提出的解决方案。 1．【解析】前文说“鼓励年轻人参加体育锻炼非常重要”，后文说“但最近的报告显示……”。空处应承接第一句，指出体育课是实现这一目标的途径之一。E项“PE classes are one way of getting young people to do this.”（体育课是让年轻人做到这一点的一种方式。）——“this”指代前文的“take up physical exercise”，自然过渡到后文对体育课问题的讨论。故选E。 2．【解析】前文说“只有一半接受调查的女孩喜欢在学校做运动”，空后说“原因是什么？”。空处应进一步说明不喜欢运动的比例或情况。B项“And a quarter of them actually avoid taking part.”（实际上其中有四分之一的人避免参加。）——前文说50%喜欢，暗示50%不喜欢；这里进一步说明这50%中有四分之一（即总数的12.5%）直接逃避参加，逻辑递进，引出下文的原因分析。故选B。 3．【解析】本段讨论女孩对运动服的不满：不喜欢裙子，希望有更舒适的衣物，如紧身裤和高领衫。空处应补充她们对运动服材质的看法。G项“They also thought the materials used should be more comfortable to wear.”（她们还认为使用的材质应该更舒适。）——“also”承接前文对服装样式的建议，进一步提出对材质的要求，符合段落逻辑。故选G。 4．【解析】前文说女孩希望学校提供吹风机或插座，空后说“她们可以用这段时间做头发……”。空处应提出对“时间”的需求。F项“They also requested 15 minutes at the end of the PE class.”（她们还要求在体育课结束时有15分钟的时间。）——“also”承接前文的设施需求，后文“this time”指代这15分钟，逻辑连贯。故选F。 5．【解析】前文说“研究者认为学校应该认真对待这些问题”，空后说“有些老师认为体育应该让学生不再关注外表……”。空处应表达并非所有人都同意这些建议。D项“However, not everyone agrees with the suggestions.”（然而，并非所有人都同意这些建议。）——“however”表示转折，引出老师的相反观点，完美衔接。故选D。 话题5 运动健康 Passage 1 A Colourful Adventure Paintball is a fun and exciting game that many people enjoy around the world. It started in the United States in the early 1980s. 1 Two friends, Hayes Noel and Charles Gaines, thought of using these guns for a survival game. This led to the first paintball game in New Hampshire in 1982. Paintball then spread around the world as millions of people discovered this fun activity Paintball is a team game, where players try to hit each other with balls of paint. These paintballs are shot from a special gun. When a player is hit, they are 'out' of the game. 2 It's a fast game that requires quick thinking and good team work. Over the years, paintball has grown a lot. Now, it is played in over 40 countries and it's also a professional sport. There are even world championships where teams from different countries compete. 3 Paintball is not just about winning or losing. It's also a great way to make friends, have fun, and get some exercise. 4 And, it helps people learn how to work together in a team. While paintball is a lot of fun, it's important to play safely. Players must always wear protective gear (设备、服装), like helmets and special clothing. 5 In the end, paintball is more than just a game. It's a colourful adventure that brings people together. If you are interested in getting involved, contact your local paintballing club and go along to the next meeting they have for beginners. You won't regret it! A. You have to run, hide, and make quick decisions. B. This is because the paint can hurt if it hits your skin. C. It's also a good way to spend time outdoors and enjoy nature. D. And the team that hits all the players of the other team first wins. E. And more and more people are watching these games on TV and online. F. Older people need to speak to a doctor before they begin such an activity. G. It started with guns used by farmers and foresters to mark trees and cattle. 【答案】1．G 2．D 3．E 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了彩弹球运动的起源、玩法、发展、意义以及安全注意事项。 1．前文提到彩弹球运动始于20世纪80年代初的美国，后文说两位朋友想到用这些枪进行生存游戏。空处应说明“这些枪”最初是干什么用的。G项“它始于农民和林务员用来标记树木和牲畜的枪”符合逻辑，解释了彩弹枪的原始用途，与后文的“these guns”指代一致。故选G。 2．前文说当玩家被击中时，他就“出局”了。后文说这是一个需要快速思考和团队合作的快速游戏。空处应说明游戏的胜负规则。D项“最先击中对方所有玩家的队伍获胜”承接上文，完整描述了游戏规则，与前后句形成连贯的逻辑链条。故选D。 3．前文提到彩弹球已成为职业运动，有世界锦标赛，各国队伍参赛。空处应进一步说明其发展现状。E项“越来越多的人在电视和网络上观看这些比赛”符合语境，补充了观众层面的发展，使描述更全面。故选E。 4．前文说彩弹球不仅是输赢，还能交朋友、获得乐趣和锻炼，后文说它帮助人们学习团队合作。空处应补充其他益处。A项“你需要跑、躲藏并快速做出决定”描述了游戏过程中的具体体验，与前后的抽象益处形成互补。故选A。 5．前文说玩家必须佩戴护具，如头盔和特殊服装。空处应解释为什么需要这些防护措施。B项“这是因为如果颜料击中皮肤会造成伤害”说明了原因，与前文形成因果关系，逻辑严密。故选B。 Passage 2 Children today spend hours in front of the television playing video games. Video games were first introduced in the 1970s, but it wasn’t until the 1980s that they became very popular. 1 If we take a look at some of the games available, we will see that many of them have violence as the underlying theme. According to experts, these games allow children to be destructive without fear of being reprimanded. Recent psychological experiments have shown that playing these violent games can stimulate some degree of cruelty in children and adults. It increases aggressive behaviour. Another effect of the violence in these video games is that it can lead children to violence. 2 However, not everyone views video games negatively. Some people believe that it is better for a child to actively play video games rather than to passively watch television. 3 Some video games contain educational values. Some programmes are designed to allow children to explore different places or environments while others are developed to teach and drill specific facts or academic skills. As a leisure activity, playing such games can be fun, challenging, exciting and it is also a part of a kid’s world. When children own a PC or a video game system, it creates opportunities for them to invite their friends to play, therefore enhancing or establishing friendships. 4 Thus, it is important for parents to draw the line. Instead, they should spend more time with their children by playing outdoor games or go for some leisure activities. Besides, parents should set the example of instilling in themselves the habit of reading. This will enable their children to be interested in reading. Moreover, they should not use video games as babysitters. 5 Parents and professionals should also seek creative ways to increase the acceptance, popularity and availability of games that are relatively pro-social, educational and fun. In recent years, computer games have attracted much attention. There have been questions raised on whether computer games have had negative effects on children or whether society has overreacted. Thus, the potential effects should be looked into. A. Some professionals claim that by playing video games, certain children can develop a sense of proficiency which they might not otherwise achieve. B. It can give them the idea that violence is an acceptable way to deal with problems and conflict. C. There have been questions raised on whether computer games have had negative effects on children or whether society has overreacted. D. While playing video games is fun, it can be addictive. E. This is because, as parents are busy these days, they expose their children to such video games to keep their children occupied. F. A recent study shows that the two most preferred categories are games that involve martial arts and sports. G. They can stay indoors watching television rather than hanging out with their friends outdoors. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3． A 4．D 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了电子游戏对儿童的负面影响和正面价值，并呼吁家长和社会采取合理措施引导儿童健康娱乐。 1．【答案】C 【解析】考查段内逻辑衔接。前文提到电子游戏在20世纪80年代变得非常流行，后文则指出许多游戏以暴力为主题。空处应起到过渡作用，引出关于电子游戏影响的讨论。C项“人们提出了这样的问题：电脑游戏是否对儿童产生了负面影响，还是社会反应过度了？”符合语境，承上启下，引出后文对暴力游戏影响的探讨。故选C。 2．【答案】B 【解析】考查段内细节衔接。前文指出暴力游戏会导致儿童产生暴力倾向，并提到“it can lead children to violence”，空处应进一步解释这种暴力的具体表现。B项“这会让他们认为暴力是处理问题和冲突的可接受方式”符合语境，具体说明暴力游戏如何导致儿童走向暴力，与上文形成因果关系。故选B。 3．【答案】A 【解析】考查段落细节衔接。前文提到一些人认为主动玩电子游戏比被动看电视更好，空处应继续说明电子游戏的积极价值。后文提到“一些电子游戏具有教育价值”。A项“一些专业人士声称，通过玩电子游戏，某些孩子可以培养出他们在其他情况下无法获得的熟练感”符合语境，与后文的教育价值并列，共同说明电子游戏的正面作用。故选A。 4．【答案】D 【解析】考查段内逻辑衔接。前文提到玩电子游戏可以增强或建立友谊，后文指出“因此，家长设定界限很重要”。空处应说明为什么要设定界限，即电子游戏可能带来负面影响。D项“虽然玩电子游戏很有趣，但它可能会上瘾”符合语境，指出游戏成瘾的风险，为后文家长需要干预提供理由。故选D。 5．【答案】E 【解析】考查段内因果逻辑。前文提到家长不应该把电子游戏当作“临时保姆”，空处应解释为什么家长会这样做。后文则建议家长和专业人士寻求更具亲社会性的游戏。E项“这是因为，如今家长很忙，他们让孩子玩这些电子游戏来让孩子有事可做”符合语境，解释家长将游戏当作保姆的原因，与后文的建议形成逻辑衔接。故选E。 Passage 3 For centuries, psychologists have been interested by the emotion “anger”. 1 . People usually think of anger as a negative emotion, but some of the traits (特性) reflect positive emotions. A new study led by Henk Aarts of Utrecht University in the Netherlands reveals that associating as object with anger actually motivates people to desire the object. Such behaviours are typically associated with positive emotions. 2 Positive emotions generally motivate people to target something. “People are motivated to do some or obtain a certain object in the world because it's rewarding for them. Usually this means that the object is positive and makes you happy,” says Aarts. His research team wanted to explore whether there is also a connection between anger as a negative emotion and the desire to get your hands on something. In the first experiment, each participant watched a computer screen while images of common objects, like a mobile phone or a pen, appeared on the screen. Immediately before each object appeared, the screen flashed either a neutral face, an anger face, or a fearful face. 3 At the end of the experiment, the participants indicated how much they wanted each object. In a second experiment, the participants had to squeeze a handgrip to get the desired object — 4 Findings from the experiments confirm that people put more effort in action to obtain objects associated with anger faces, but not fearful ones. “This makes sense if you think about the evolution of human motivation”, says Aarts. For example, if there is limited food in the environment, people that associate food with anger and turn anger into an attack response to get the food, are more likely to survive. "if the food does not make you angry or doesn't produce aggression in your system, you may starve and lose the battle”, explains Aarts.“When you ask people why they work harder to get it, they say, ‘ 5 ’ ”adds Aarts. That demonstrates how little we know about our own motivation, he says. A. It's just because I like it. B. Anger is a common yet unusual emotion. C. Anger is an emotion that expresses our dissatisfaction. D. Those who squeezed (挤压) harder were more likely to win it. E. This subliminal image (潜意识图)tied an emotion to each object. F. This experiment is aimed to prove the importance of anger management. G. Anger activates an area on the left side of the brain that is associated with many positive emotions. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．E 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了心理学上关于愤怒情绪的一项新研究，该研究发现愤怒情绪可以像积极情绪一样激发人们的行动动机和获取欲望。 1．前文提到心理学家几个世纪以来一直对愤怒情绪感兴趣，后文指出人们通常认为愤怒是消极情绪，但其中一些特征反映积极情绪。空处应承接前文，引出关于愤怒性质的讨论。因此E项“Anger is an emotion that expresses our dissatisfaction.”（愤怒是一种表达不满的情绪。）符合语境，先给出愤怒的基本定义，再引出后文对其看似矛盾性质的讨论。故选C。 2．前文指出愤怒带有一些积极情绪的特征，后文开始讨论积极情绪如何激励人们瞄准目标，并引出研究团队想探索愤怒是否也有类似作用。空处应起到承上启下的作用。因此B项“Anger is a common yet unusual emotion.”（愤怒是一种常见却不寻常的情绪。）符合语境，其中“unusual”呼应前文愤怒反映积极情绪这一反常现象，同时自然引出下文对积极情绪与动机关系的讨论。故选B。 3．前文描述了第一项实验的过程：物体出现前会快速闪过中性、愤怒或恐惧的面孔。空处应说明这种操作的目的或效果。后文提到实验结束时参与者评价他们对每个物体的渴望程度。因此E项“This subliminal image tied an emotion to each object.”（这个潜意识图像将一种情绪与每个物体联系起来。）符合语境，解释前面描述的闪画面孔的作用，即为每个物体绑定一种情绪。故选E。 4．前文提到在第二项实验中，参与者需要挤压手部握力器来获得想要的物体。空处应补充说明挤压行为与获得物体之间的关系。因此D项“Those who squeezed harder were more likely to win it.”（那些挤压得更用力的人更有可能赢得它。）符合语境，说明实验的具体机制。故选D。 5．前文提到当问人们为什么更努力去获取某个东西时，他们会说……。空处应填入人们通常给出的表面化理由，后文指出这说明人们对自身动机了解很少。因此A项“It’s just because I like it.”（只是因为我喜欢它。）符合语境，这是一个典型的表层解释，而实验证明真正的原因是与愤怒情绪的条件反射有关。故选A。 Passage 4 Fast food advertising is big business. Every year, companies spent over 10 billion dollars on fast food advertising to entice children to consume their products. 1 and monopoly game pieces to tempt children to crave for their food and drinks that are usually high in fat, sugar, calories, salt and low in nutrients. Effectively, they use television advertisements to get children to pine for their products since many kids have televisions in their bedrooms. On an average, children view over 40,000 commercials annually. 2 As it is almost impossible to curtail children from television viewing, businesses capitalise on this and spend money to promote their products to the children. They know that marketing to children will be more effective to improve sales. Moreover, children today have more purchases. They are the consumers of tomorrow. This opens a whole new audience for marketers. Children today are very persuasive and are much more vocal than they used to be. They are not afraid to speak up, to kick and scream when they want something. 3 Fast food advertising to children is all about Pester Power. Pester Power consists of persistence nagging and importance nagging. 4 It leverages the guilt that comes with not being available enough for their kids. Therefore, instead of marketing to parents directly. Besides television, viral marketing and the internet are other venues for fast food advertising to children. Internet marketers know that children love to click on links and are addicted to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. Many websites offer free ringtones and music downloads. 5 This leads to email marketing which is more cost-effective. Parents cannot stop fast food advertising to children, but they can control the television viewing time. Less time in front of the television could reduce the pestering for fast food. It is up to the parents to create a more nutritious and healthy family environment. A. Advertisers call this as Pester Power. B. They offer free stuff such as toys to attract children. C. In order to get the freebie, an email address is required. D. Besides, children love rare collectible toys from fast-food restaurants. E. These companies used various tactics such as toys included with meals. F. Most of these commercials are for candies, cereals, toys, and fast-food restaurants. G. Marketers rely on importance nagging to persuade parents to provide for their children. 【答案】1．E 2．F 3．A 4．G 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了快餐广告如何通过各种策略吸引儿童，并利用“Pester Power”（纠缠力）迫使父母购买不健康的快餐产品，同时建议家长控制孩子的电视观看时间以营造更健康的家庭环境。 1．前文提到快餐公司花费巨额广告费吸引儿童消费，后文提到“and monopoly game pieces”（以及大富翁游戏棋子），说明空处应列举另一种吸引儿童的策略。因此E项“These companies used various tactics such as toys included with meals.”（这些公司使用各种策略，例如随餐附赠玩具。）符合语境，与后文的“monopoly game pieces”并列，共同说明吸引儿童的具体手段。故选E。 2．前文提到儿童平均每年观看超过40,000条商业广告，后文提到既然几乎不可能限制儿童看电视，企业便利用这一点。空处应说明这些广告的主要类型。因此F项“Most of these commercials are for candies, cereals, toys, and fast-food restaurants.”（这些商业广告大多针对糖果、谷物、玩具和快餐店。）符合语境，具体说明前文提到的40,000条广告的内容，为后文企业利用电视广告做铺垫。故选F。 3．前文提到现在的孩子很有说服力，想要某样东西时会大声哭闹，后文提到“Pester Power”（纠缠力）。空处应引出这一概念。因此A项“Advertisers call this as Pester Power.”（广告商称这种现象为纠缠力。）符合语境，其中“this”指代前文描述的儿童哭闹要东西的行为，并引出后文对Pester Power的进一步解释。故选A。 4．前文解释了Pester Power的两种类型：持续性纠缠和重要性纠缠，后文提到它利用了父母因无法充分陪伴孩子而产生的内疚感。空处应具体说明重要性纠缠如何发挥作用。因此G项“Marketers rely on importance nagging to persuade parents to provide for their children.”（营销人员依靠重要性纠缠来说服父母满足孩子的需求。）符合语境，具体说明“importance nagging”的作用机制，与后文“it leverages the guilt”逻辑连贯。故选G。 5．前文提到许多网站提供免费的铃声和音乐下载，后文提到这引出了更具成本效益的电子邮件营销。空处应说明获取免费赠品需要什么条件。因此C项“In order to get the freebie, an email address is required.”（为了获得免费赠品，需要提供电子邮件地址。）符合语境，解释了为什么免费下载会导致电子邮件营销，承上启下。故选C。 话题6 生态环保 Passage 1 The Red Squirrel: A Lovely Sight In The UK The red squirrel is a lovely sight in the UK. It has bright red fur, a big tail, and ear tufts (耳簇羽). It races around gardens or woodland, looking for new food or trying to remember where it hid something it found the last time. It is smaller than the grey squirrel, which you can also see a lot in the UK. 1 Red squirrels live in many parts of Europe and Asia, and there are a lot of them in the UK. They like living in woods, especially where there are pine trees. Pine trees give them their favourite food —seeds and cones (松树球果). 2 But, in a development that causes sadness in a lot of British people, the number of red squirrels in the UK has been getting lower for many years. This is mainly because of the grey squirrel, which was brought from North America in the 19th century. 3 Today, people are working hard to protect the red squirrel. They are looking after their living areas, teaching people about them, and sometimes, controlling the number of grey squirrels. 4 But, it is still not certain what will happen to the red squirrel in the UK and an animal which has long been part of history and literature may not survive. The problems faced by the red squirrel show us a bigger issue: how people's actions can harm animals that lived here before us. As we move forward, it's important to think about how what we do can change nature. 5 A. They also eat many different things like nuts, fruits, and insects. B. They are fun to watch when they move quickly up and down trees. C. Losing their homes and getting sick has also made their numbers lower. D. It is a reminder that we need to look after and save the world around us. E. Making sure they have safe places to live is a very important part of saving them. F. The different look the two species have shows how interesting and different the animals in the UK can be. G. Sadly, grey squirrels, which are bigger and better at surviving, often take away food and space from red squirrels. 【答案】1．F 2．A 3．G 4．E 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英国红松鼠的外貌特征、生活习性、数量减少的原因、保护措施以及由此引发的关于人类活动影响自然的思考。 前文语境： 1. 【答案】 F 【解析】第一段先描写红松鼠的外貌（红毛、大尾巴、耳簇羽）、行为，然后明确指出：“It is smaller than the grey squirrel, which you can also see a lot in the UK.”（它比灰松鼠小，灰松鼠在英国也很多见。） 前文刚把红松鼠和灰松鼠放在一起比较（体型大小不同）。F项直接承接这个比较，总结说“这两种松鼠外貌上的差异，展示了英国动物是多么有趣和多样”。 这是一个承上但不启下的句子：它结束了对两种松鼠外观的对比，语气上像是一个段落的收束。 第一段的功能是引入两种松鼠，F项恰好完成了这个引入后的总结。 为什么不选其他常见干扰项？ 比如F（它们上下树很有趣）虽然也描写红松鼠，但放在第一段末尾会显得与前文的“比较”逻辑脱节，且F项更直接呼应了“grey squirrel”的出现。 2．【答案】 A 【解析】前文说红松鼠喜欢住在有松树的林地，松树提供它们最爱的食物——种子和球果。空处应补充红松鼠的其他食物来源，使介绍更完整。A项“它们也吃很多不同的东西，比如坚果、水果和昆虫”符合逻辑，说明红松鼠的食性多样，与上文形成递进关系。故选A。 3．【答案】 G 【解析】前文指出红松鼠数量减少的主要原因是19世纪引入的灰松鼠。空处应具体解释灰松鼠如何对红松鼠造成威胁。G项“可悲的是，更大、生存能力更强的灰松鼠经常夺走红松鼠的食物和空间”直接说明了竞争关系，与上文因果关系一致。故选G。 4．【答案】 E 【解析】前文提到人们正在通过照顾栖息地、宣传教育、控制灰松鼠数量等方式保护红松鼠。空处应总结这些保护工作的核心要点。E项“确保它们有安全的居住场所是拯救它们非常重要的一部分”与“looking after their living areas”直接对应，是对前文保护措施的概括。故选E。 5．【答案】 D 【解析】前文指出红松鼠的问题反映了人类行为如何伤害本土动物，并强调思考人类行为对自然的影响很重要。空处应作为结尾句，呼吁人们采取行动保护自然。D项“这提醒我们需要关心并拯救我们周围的世界”总结了文章主旨，与全文主题一致。故选D。 Passage 2 A Day In The Life Of A Zookeeper In the heart of the bustling city, there lies a shelter for wildlife — the city zoo. This is where I work as a zookeeper, a job that is both rewarding and challenging. 1 Ever since I was a kid, I've always been fascinated by animals. Therefore, when the opportunity to work at the zoo presented itself, I jumped at the chance. A typical day for me starts early, as animals don't follow human schedules. At the crack of dawn, I'm already at the zoo, ready to start my work. 2 It's crucial to check that all animals are well and none have fallen ill overnight. Next, it's feeding time, one of the most demanding parts of my day. Each species has a specific diet, and it's my responsibility to ensure they get the nutrition they need. 3 This task requires careful planning and preparation. Then it's time to clean the cages, which is quite the workout! Despite being a messy job, it's vital for the animals' health and wellbeing. 4 After cleaning, I set about improving the animals' environment with toys or puzzles to keep them stimulated. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is the educational aspect. I often give talks to visitors about the animals and the importance of conservation. 5 It's so rewarding to see people leave with a better understanding and appreciation of wildlife. Despite the hard work and early starts, I absolutely love my job. Each day brings something new and I continually learn more about these incredible creatures. Working as a zookeeper has given me a unique perspective on wildlife and I wouldn't trade it for anything. A. No two days are the same, that's what makes it so exciting. B. It's about more than just feeding animals and cleaning cages. C. I have to admit that it can be a bit smelly, but you get used to it D. There is something incredibly peaceful about the zoo in the early morning. E. Their reactions and curiosity are a constant reminder of why I do what I do. F. I've always had a love for animals, so it seemed like the perfect career for me. G. I ensure that the diet is tailored to each animal's age, health status, and specific needs. 【答案】1．F 2．D 3．G 4．C 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者作为一名动物园管理员的日常工作内容、职责以及他对这份工作的热爱。 1．前文说动物园管理员的工作既有回报又有挑战，后文说作者从小就对动物着迷，所以有机会时立刻抓住了。空处应进一步说明作者与这份工作的契合度。F项“我一直热爱动物，所以这对我来说似乎是完美的职业”符合逻辑，与上文“rewarding and challenging”以及下文“fascinated by animals”形成连贯的自我介绍。故选F。 2．前文说作者天一亮就到动物园开始工作，后文说检查所有动物是否健康、有没有生病至关重要。空处应描述清晨动物园的氛围。D项“清晨的动物园有一种令人难以置信的宁静”符合语境，与上文“at the crack of dawn”呼应，同时为下文的工作内容营造背景氛围。故选D。 3．前文说每个物种有特定的饮食，作者负责确保它们获得所需营养，后文说这项任务需要仔细规划和准备。空处应具体说明如何调整饮食。G项“我确保饮食根据每只动物的年龄、健康状况和具体需求来定制”符合逻辑，具体化了“get the nutrition they need”，与后文“careful planning”形成因果对应。故选G。 4．前文说清理笼子虽然脏乱但对动物健康至关重要，后文说清理后会用玩具或谜题来丰富动物环境。空处应补充关于清理工作的真实感受。C项“我得承认这有点臭，但你会习惯的”符合语境，与上文“messy job”形成具体化描述，语气真实自然，与后文积极的工作态度形成对比但不矛盾。故选C。 5．前文说作者经常向游客讲解动物和保护的重要性，后文说看到人们带着更好的理解和欣赏离开非常有成就感。空处应描述游客的反应。E项“他们的反应和好奇心不断提醒着我为什么做这份工作”符合逻辑，与上文“give talks”以及下文“rewarding”形成完整的情感链条。故选E。 Passage 3 How to Save Petrol and the Environment We all know how important it is to protect the environment. 1 For example, if you're a motorist jumping in the car to go somewhere is balanced against the knowledge of how harmful each journey can be. But did you know that making a few simple changes to your driving habits will not only do less damage to our world but will also save you money and could even be good for your health? Do you really need to take the car? 2 If the service is reliable you'll soon get used to using buses and trains. In fact, for shorter journeys why not take the opportunity to get into shape and go on foot. Why not share the journey! How often do you see cars with just one occupant with the driver making the same journey as others living nearby? Why not car share and half the cost of the journey? 3 Try changing your habits. When you must use the car plan your journey so you can go to all the places you need to visit rather taking the car out again and again. If you get caught in a traffic jam switch off the engine when you're stationary for a long time. Try not to brake too sharply or accelerate too quickly as this will lead to you using up more fuel. On cold mornings don't warm up the engine before you start your journey and when you next put fuel in your car think about whether you really need to fill up the tank. 4 Taking care of your car is very important. 5 And keep your car regularly serviced so that it runs as efficiently as possible. Steps like this will save you money and help you do your bit to protect the environment. A. Try making more use of public transport. B. If your car is this old it may need replacing. C. These problems mainly affect the city centres. D. But sometimes it's difficult for us to do the right thing. E. There are websites where people can arrange to meet up. F. All that extra weight will put more pressure on the engine. G. Make sure you carry out basic maintenance like checking the tyre pressure regularly. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．E 4．F 5．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了驾车者可以通过改变驾驶习惯、使用公共交通、共享出行、保养车辆等方式来节省汽油并保护环境。 1．前文说我们都知道保护环境的重要性，后文举例说驾车者每次出行都清楚其危害。空处应表达“做正确的事有时很难”这一转折。D项“但有时我们很难做正确的事”符合逻辑，与上文“know how important”形成转折，引出下文驾车者的内心矛盾。故选D。 2．本段小标题问“你真的需要开车吗？”，后文说如果公共交通可靠，你会习惯使用公交和火车。空处应建议使用公共交通。A项“尝试更多地使用公共交通工具”符合语境，直接回应小标题的问题，与后文“buses and trains”形成具体说明。故选A。 3．本段讲共享出行，前文说为什么不拼车分摊费用，空处应补充如何实现拼车。E项“有些网站可以让人安排见面”符合逻辑，为拼车提供了可行的方法，与上文“car share”形成完整建议。故选E。 4．本段讲改变习惯，前文提到冷天不要开车前预热引擎，加油时考虑是否真的需要加满。空处应说明加满油的弊端。F项“所有那些额外的重量会给引擎带来更大压力”符合逻辑，解释了为什么不必加满油，与上文“whether you really need to fill up the tank”形成因果解释。故选F。 5．本段讲保养汽车很重要，后文说定期保养汽车使其尽可能高效运行。空处应具体说明基本的保养措施。G项“确保进行基本的保养，如定期检查胎压”符合语境，与后文“regularly serviced”并列，共同构成车辆保养的具体建议。故选G。 Passage 4 The Threat to The Survival of Animals Man has always been a threat to the survival of animals. In the last two hundred years, this process has accelerated. Population growth, industrial civilization and hunting are the main enemies of animals. Animals have been driven from their natural habitats for the sake of development. Among the most tragically endangered species is the mountain gorilla. It is now one of the rarest animals in the world. Mountain gorillas live only in the dense tropical rainforest of the Virunga Volcanic region of central Africa. Although they live far away in the forest, they are not spared of the threat from human. 1 Birds have been flying the skies for centuries. Today a number of species of birds are slowly becoming extinct. Many of them have already extinct and many more are on the endangered list. Their reduction in number has been mainly due to the loss of habitat. Many wetlands， the home of several species of birds, are being converted to developed land for housing and industries. 2 Oil spills and the dumping of mineral waste are constantly contaminating the sea. Aquatic birds, while looking for food in these waters, find their feathers coated with grease and filth. This does not only make it difficult for them to fly but also prevents them from staying afloat in the water. Fifty years ago, there were hundreds of thousands of elephants in Africa. 3 In the last ten years, they have taken the lives of approximately eighty thousand elephants in the vast continent. They are hunted for their tusks, which are priceless. For centuries, craftsmen have used ivory to make statues, jewellery, piano keys and other articles. These magnificent animals may one day become extinct if this unnecessary killing is not stopped. Every year, about fifty thousand baby seals are slaughtered in the annual seal cull. 4 They have been killed brutally for the sake of their pelts which are made into coats, handbags and hats. Many people, concerned about the conservation of seals, have joined hands to protest these merciless killings. They are aware of the plight of these animals and are coming together to save the seals. These conscientious people have stopped using goods made of their skin or the fur of other animals. Prohibiting the hunting of rare animals alone is no longer sufficient to ensure their survival. We should allow them adequate natural habitats to live in. 5 A . Since then, the number of poachers has increased. B. The decision to let them survive lies with us. C. These animals are struggling to survive in the hand of man. D. Pollution too has taken its toll on their population. E. These people must change their attitudes towards animals. F. Agricultural development and forestry have reduced their number greatly G. These cute, shy animals are mostly clubbed to death or sometimes shot. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．G 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讨论了人类活动（人口增长、工业文明、狩猎、污染等）对动物生存的威胁，并分别以山地大猩猩、鸟类、大象和海豹为例进行说明。 1．前文说山地大猩猩生活在非洲中部的热带雨林中，尽管远离人类，但仍无法幸免于人类的威胁。空处应总结这些动物在人类手中的挣扎。C项“这些动物在人类手中艰难求生”符合语境，与上文“not spared of the threat from human”形成承接，概括了山地大猩猩的处境。故选C。 2．前文提到鸟类数量减少的主要原因是栖息地丧失，湿地被开发用于住房和工业。空后提到石油泄漏和矿物废料污染海洋，导致水鸟羽毛被油污覆盖。因此空处应引出另一个威胁因素——污染。D项“污染也对其种群数量造成了损失”承上启下，既承接栖息地丧失，又引出污染问题。故选D。 3．前文说五十年前非洲有数十万头大象。空后提到在过去十年中，偷猎者杀害了约八万头大象。因此空处应说明偷猎者数量增加。A项“从那时起，偷猎者数量增加了”中的“Since then”与“Fifty years ago”形成时间对应，引出下文偷猎行为。故选A。 4．前文提到每年约五万只幼海豹被宰杀。空后提到它们因皮毛被残忍杀害。本段主题为海豹，空处应说明其数量减少的另一原因——农业和林业开发导致栖息地减少。G项“农业和林业发展使它们的数量大大减少”与鸟类段中栖息地丧失的威胁相呼应，说明海豹也面临类似问题。故选G。（注意：本题中H项虽描述杀害方式，但G项更贴合“人类活动威胁”的整体逻辑，且与下文的“保护海豹”形成对比） 5．前文指出仅禁止猎杀稀有动物不足以确保其生存，人类应给予它们足够的自然栖息地。空处作为全文结尾，应强调人类对动物生存的决定权。B项“让它们生存下去的决定权在我们手中”与“We should allow them adequate natural habitats to live in”直接呼应，并升华主题。故选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 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 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $