外刊改编题型组合练（五）-阅读理解+七选五 -2026届高三英语二轮复习专项

2026年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语模拟答题卡 （该答题卡仅包含：阅读理解 A-D 篇及阅读七选五部分） 姓名： 准考证号： 注意事项 ：1. 答题前，考生务必将姓名、准考证号填写清楚。2. 客观题必须使用 2B 铅笔填涂；注意题号顺序。 Ⅰ. 阅读理解（每小题 2.5 分，共 37.5 分） Passage A 1. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 2. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 3. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] Passage B 4. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 5. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 6. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 7. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] Passage C 8. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 9. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 10. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 11. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] Passage D 12. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 13. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 14. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 15. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] Ⅱ. 阅读七选五（每小题 2.5 分，共 12.5 分） 16. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] 17. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] 18. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] 19. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] 20. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年权威外刊改编的题型组合练（五）：阅读理解+阅读七选五 【解析版】 Ⅰ。阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共37.5分） A Beyond Spain’s vibrant cities lie 16 national parks, each preserving unique ecosystems and rich biodiversity. To help you make the most of your adventure, here are four top-rated parks to explore. Picos de Europa National Park As the country’s first national park (est. 1918), it is home to some of the best climbing walls and hiking routes, such as the 15-mile Ruta de Cares. Visitors can also hit the Desceceso de Sella, a famous kayaking route along the Gueña River, or take a bus ride up to the Lakes of Covadonga to visit nearby historical sanctuaries. Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park Located in the Pyrenees, this park boasts nearly 200 glacial lakes. It offers year-round activity, with ski slopes opening in winter and wild orchids blossoming in spring. For a convenient mountain experience, families can take 4x4 taxis up to Sant Maurici Lake, which serves as a good base for various hikes. Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park This protected archipelago （群岛） features untouched trails and white sand beaches with turquoise waters. The park is open only for self-guided visits from June to late September. Note that both the 45-minute ferry ride and the park entrance authorization must be secured in advance, as there are no accommodations on the islands except for campsites. Monfragüe National Park A global reference for birders, Monfragüe is the best spot for observing native species such as the Spanish imperial eagle. Visitors can also hike along the Ruta Roja Trail to see 9th-century Moorish towers, which offer 360-degree bird’s-eye views of the park’s rugged landscapes. All national parks in Spain are free to visitors and most are open year-round, as they are funded by taxpayers. 1. What can visitors do in Picos de Europa National Park? A. Take 4x4 taxis to glacial lakes. B. Go kayaking along the Gueña River. C. Stay overnight in luxury hotels. D. Visit in summer for wild orchid shows. 2. What is required for a visit to Islas Atlánticas de Galicia? A. Hiring a professional mountain guide. B. Booking the ferry and entry in advance. C. Bringing a personal kayak for transportation. D. Staying in a historical sanctuary on the island. 3. Which park is most suitable for a professional birdwatcher? A. Picos de Europa. B. Aigüestortes. C. Islas Atlánticas. D. Monfragüe. 答案与详解 [语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了西班牙四个著名的国家公园，包括它们的地理特色、代表性户外活动以及相关的游玩注意事项。 1. 答案：B 解析： 细节理解题。根据 Picos de Europa National Park 部分中 “Visitors can hit the Desceceso de Sella, a kayaking route along the Gueña River” 可知，游客可以在该公园沿 Gueña 河进行皮划艇运动。故选 B。 2. 答案：B 解析： 细节理解题。根据 Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park 部分中 “Both the ferry... and the park entrance authorization must be secured in advance” 可知，前往该公园需要提前预订轮渡和进入许可。故选 B。 3. 答案：D 解析： 细节理解题。根据 Monfragüe National Park 部分中 “A global reference for birders... the best spot for observing native species such as the Spanish imperial eagle” 可知，该公园是观鸟者的首选之地。故选 D。 【语料积累】 英语词汇及短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 biodiversity n. 生物多样性；sanctuary n. 圣殿，保护区；biosphere n. 生物圈；archipelago n. 群岛；authorization n. 批准，授权；ornithologist n. 鸟类学家 熟词生义 hit 常用义：v. 打，击；文章义：v. 到达，前往 (e.g., hit the kayaking route）；base 常用义：n. 基础，底部；文章义：n. 起点，基地 (e.g., a good base for hikes）；secure 常用义：adj. 安全的；文章义：v. 获得，订到 (e.g., secure authorization) 必备短语 thrive in 在……中繁荣/茁壮成长；be home to 是……的家园/所在地；straddle 跨越（地区、河流等）；year-round 全年的；bird’s-eye view 鸟瞰，俯视 B There are a lot of unwritten rules about which prices are OK to ask about and which aren't. I am, by my own admission, an oversharer. Someone compliments my dress, and I immediately reply, “Thank you! I got it for $20!” I’ll voluntarily tell people what I paid for my car, my shoes, or my kids’ sports equipment. Yet, when a new neighbor asked what we paid for our house, I suddenly became as silent as a stone. Why was I so rattled? My home’s sale price is literally a public record, yet I treated it like a secret. This raised a broader question: Is it really rude to ask what someone paid for something? One compelling reason for asking is consumer protection. We often overpay for things because we’re too polite to ask what others paid. Financial transparency helps us arm one another. This is becoming more urgent as more retailers roll out “dynamic pricing”—the practice of changing prices depending on demand or even your ZIP code. The most reliable way to know whether you’re getting a fair price is to ask another human being who bought the same thing. There’s also a social-bonding argument. Talking about money is sharing something very personal. It signals trust and invites closeness. It’s one of the few conversations where you can walk away actually knowing something useful about another person’s life. However, the case against asking is that it can be prying. If someone wanted you to know what they paid, they probably would have told you. Asking directly can feel overbearing or intrusive. It also puts people in an impossible position: if they answer, they feel exposed; if they don't, they feel rude. Ultimately, asking what someone paid is not inherently rude. But the way you ask—and whether you gracefully accept a “no”—makes the difference between a reasonable question and an invasive one. 4. What happened when the neighbor asked the author about her house price? A. She shared the price as she usually does. B. She felt uncomfortable and refused to answer. C. She directed the neighbor to look it up on Zillow. D. She immediately realized the neighbor was being rude. 5. Why is financial transparency considered beneficial according to the author? A. It prevents retailers from using digital shelf labels. B. It helps consumers protect themselves against unfair pricing. C. It allows neighbors to build trust without talking about money. D. It encourages people to hide their financial secrets more effectively. 6. What does the author imply about the "social-bonding" aspect of money talk? A. It is too personal for most people to handle. B. It is a sign of lack of respect for private life. C. It can help build genuine connections between people. D. It is the most efficient way to get accurate information. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Why We Should Stop Oversharing Our Finances B. The End of the Era of Fixed Price Tags in Retail C. Generation Gap: How Different Ages View Money D. Is It Really Rude to Ask About the Price of a Purchase? 答案与详解 [语篇解读] 本文是一篇社会生活类说明文。文章探讨了询问他人购买价格这一社交行为的利与弊。作者指出，虽然公开价格有助于消费者保护和人际互动，但也可能侵犯隐私。最终结论是，询问本身并无错，关键在于询问的方式。 4. 答案：B 解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“when a new neighbor asked... I suddenly became as silent as a stone”以及第三段“I found myself wondering why exactly I was so rattled”可知，作者在被问及房价时感到局促不安，并未像往常一样分享。故选B。 5. 答案：B 解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“Financial transparency is, in a very real sense, consumer protection... When we share what we paid, we arm one another”可知，财务透明能让消费者互相武装，防止被“动态定价”坑骗。故选B。 6. 答案：C 解析： 推理判断题。根据第六段“It signals trust and invites reciprocity. It’s one of the few conversations where you can walk away actually knowing something useful about another person’s life”可知，谈论金钱能传递信任并拉近人际关系。故选C。 7. 答案：D 解析： 主旨大意题。文章开篇提出问题，中间从正反两方面讨论询问价格的影响，最后给出结论。全文都在围绕“问价是否无礼”这一主题展开。故选D。 【语料积累】 英语词汇与短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 admission n. 承认；oversharer n. 过度分享者；transparency n. 透明度；ignorance n. 无知；negotiable adj. 可商议的；prying adj. 窥探的；intrusive adj. 侵入的，干涉的；reciprocity n. 互惠 熟词生义 break 常用义：v. 打碎；文章义：n. 机会 (e.g., lucky break）；deal 常用义：v. 处理；文章义：n. 交易，协议；fair 常用义：adj. 公平的；文章义：adj. 合理的 (e.g., a fair price) 必备短语 by one's own admission 据某人自认；rip off 敲竹杠，勒索；dwell on 详述，老是想着；arm one another 互相武装；around the clock 昼夜不停地 C In the 2022 film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the hero traveled across the multiverse to fight his doppelgängers. In the real world, hopping between such islands of existence would be no easy feat. However, superhero screenwriters aren't the only ones intrigued by the idea. Some physicists think a multiverse might really exist because it could answer deep questions about our own. One popular multiverse idea comes from cosmology. Shortly after the Big Bang, our universe went through a brief period of superfast expansion called inflation. During this time, tiny quantum fluctuations seeded galaxies. Physicist Andrei Linde suggests that at even larger scales, these "quantum blips" could have seeded regions of space with vastly different properties. While inflation has stopped in our observable universe, it may continue elsewhere, blowing up more "bubbles" of space. Each bubble would be so distant and distinct that they effectively become different universes. This scenario explains why the conditions in our universe are perfectly ripe for life; among countless bubbles, such a fit was bound to happen somewhere. Another concept arises from quantum mechanics. Traditionally, particles exist in multiple states until they are measured, at which point the scenario "collapses" into a single outcome. But this is odd because it requires a human measurer. In 1957, Hugh Everett III proposed that observation doesn't cause a collapse. Instead, all possibilities unfold in alternate realities. If you measure an electron, the universe splits, and different versions of you see the electron in different places. The chances of visiting these alternate realities are dim. In theory, wormholes—tunnels in the fabric of spacetime—might bridge these worlds. However, creating one would require the mass of an entire galaxy. "If there was a wormhole near Earth, Earth would be crushed almost immediately," says physicist Paul Halpern. So, while we may never team up with our alter egos, the bright side is that we probably won't have to fight an evil twin either. 8. Why are some physicists interested in the concept of a multiverse? A. To help screenwriters create more realistic superhero films. B. To find a way for humans to travel to other galaxies. C. To provide solutions to fundamental mysteries of our universe. D. To prove that the Big Bang never actually occurred. 9. What can be inferred about Andrei Linde’s "bubble" theory? A. All bubbles share the same physical properties like gravity. B. Life is a common feature across most of the bubble universes. C. Our universe is merely one possibility in a vast cosmic foam. D. Inflation will eventually stop across the entire multiverse. 10. What did Hugh Everett Ⅲ suggest about quantum observation? A. It causes multiple possibilities to collapse into one single reality. B. It functions correctly only when a human researcher is present. C. It results in the splitting of reality where all outcomes exist. D. It prevents particles from existing in multiple states at once. 11. What is the author’s conclusion about traveling between universes? A. It is a practical goal that current technology can soon achieve. B. It is virtually impossible due to extreme energy and safety risks. C. It can be easily done through secret wormholes in one's home. D. It is only possible for individuals with an "evil twin" doppelgänger. 答案与详解 [语篇解读] 本文是一篇关于“多重宇宙”的科学说明文。文章介绍了两种主流的多重宇宙理论：基于宇宙膨胀论的“泡泡宇宙”和基于量子力学的“平行世界”。同时，文章探讨了通过虫洞进行星际旅行的理论可能性及其现实中的巨大障碍。 8. 答案：C 解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段末尾“Because the existence of many other universes could answer deep questions about our own”可知，物理学家感兴趣是因为多重宇宙可能揭示关于我们自身宇宙的深层问题。故选C。 9. 答案：C 解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中“one bubble in a vast cosmic foam”以及“particle masses and force strengths were bound to pop up somewhere”可知， Linde认为我们的宇宙只是无数具有不同属性的泡泡中的一个。故选C。 10. 答案：C 解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“Perhaps all possibilities unfold in alternate realities... an observer splits into multiple copies”可知，Everett认为观察不会导致坍缩，而是让所有可能性在平行世界中展开。故选C。 11. 答案：B 解析： 观点态度题。根据最后一段中“require so much energy and mass that they would be well beyond current technology”以及“Earth would be crushed almost immediately”可知，作者认为跨宇宙旅行由于技术限制和巨大的安全风险而变得极其渺茫。故选B。 【语料积累】 英语知识汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 doppelgänger n. 相貌极像的人；cosmology n. 宇宙学；fluctuation n. 波动；fathomless adj. 深不可测的；collapse v. 坍缩，崩溃；warp v. 弯曲，扭曲；cataclysm n. 大灾变 熟词生义 seed 常用义：n. 种子；文章义：v. 播种，作为……的起源 (e.g., seeded galaxies）；break 常用义：v. 打碎；文章义：adj. 颠覆性的，打破常规的 (e.g., reality - breaking physics) 必备短语 hop between 在……之间跳跃；be ripe for 满足……的条件；unfold in 在……中展开；beyond current technology 超出现有技术水平 D The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, did more than just darken the skies across North America; it quieted the ground beneath our feet. While astronomers looked up, seismologists like Benjamin Fernando were looking down, discovering that the awe-inspiring event left a clear mark on seismic data. Seismic sensors are incredibly sensitive, capable of capturing the "thunderous excitement" of stadium concerts or the "tense quiet" of pandemic lockdowns. The 2024 eclipse provided a new data point. A recent analysis of about 250 seismometers across the continent revealed a significant "lull" in vibrations. This dip, however, was not universal. It appeared primarily in cities within the "path of totality"—where the moon completely masked the sun—but was absent in rural areas or cities outside this path. This finding suggests that the seismic changes weren't caused by the cosmic event itself, but by the "human hustle and bustle" coming to a standstill. As people stopped their cars and stepped out of offices to witness the spectacle, the world effectively "held its breath". Fernando focused on vibrations with frequencies from 1 to 50 hertz, the range where human-made rumbles from traffic and machinery are expected to be strongest. In Cleveland, ground vibrations were 8 to 9 decibels quieter during totality than the monthly average. This research highlights a growing field: using seismic instruments to monitor human behavior. Just as seismometers captured the hush over Seattle during the 2026 Super Bowl, they can offer insights into how we use our cities. "We could potentially use seismic signatures for monitoring human activity," says Caltech seismologist Gabrielle Tepp. This could prove invaluable for urban design or managing massive global gatherings like the World Cup or the Olympic Games. 12. What was the direct cause of the seismic "lull" during the eclipse? A. The moon's gravitational pull on the Earth's crust. B. A temporary decrease in North American traffic and industry. C. The sudden drop in temperature when the sun was masked. D. A technological failure of seismometers in the path of totality. 13. Why did Benjamin Fernando specifically examine vibrations in the 1 to 50 hertz range? A. Because seismic waves from earthquakes always stay within this range. B. To avoid interference from the sounds of people cheering in stadiums. C. Because it is the most active range for vibrations caused by human activities. D. To ensure the sensors could capture the low-frequency light of the eclipse. 14. What can be inferred about the seismic data from rural areas during the eclipse? A. It remained relatively stable because there was less human activity to pause. B. It showed a louder rumble due to the movement of nocturnal animals. C. It was used as a baseline to prove the solar expansion theory. D. It was more difficult to collect data from large cities like Cleveland than from smaller cities. 15. What is the broader significance of the study mentioned in the text? A. It provides a more accurate way to predict the occurrence of solar eclipses. B. It helps astronomers understand the internal structure of the moon. C. It offers a new tool for urban planning and managing large-scale events. D. It proves that human emotions like "awe" can generate physical seismic waves. 答案与详解 [语篇解读] 本文是一篇科技类说明文。文章探讨了2024年日全食期间，由于城市人口活动暂停，导致地面地震震动信号显著下降的现象。这一研究证明了地震监测仪在监测人类社会活动（如城市规划、大型赛事管理）中的潜在应用价值。 12. 答案：B 解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“seismic changes were due to human hustle and bustle coming to a standstill”以及第二段提到这种现象主要发生在城市而非农村可知，震动减弱是因为人类活动的暂停。故选B。 13. 答案：C 解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“focused on seismic rumbles with frequencies from about 1 to 50 hertz, because human-caused vibrations... are expected to be strongest in that range”可知，选择该频率是为了精准监测人类活动产生的震动。故选C。 14. 答案：A 解析： 推断题。根据第二段“But that pattern did not appear in rural areas”可知，农村地区没有出现震动骤降。结合第三段逻辑，这是因为农村地区本来就没有密集的人类活动（hustle and bustle），所以日食发生时没有显著的“停摆”对比。故选A。 15. 答案：C 解析： 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“useful for designing cities or planning for big events, from parades to the World Cup and the Olympic Games”可知，这项研究的深远意义在于利用地震信号监测人类活动，服务于城市设计和大型活动管理。故选C。 【语料积累】 词汇及短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 seismic adj. 地震的，地壳震动的；totality n. 日全食，全体；frequency n. 频率；lull n. 间歇，平静期；rhythm n. 节奏，规律；signature n. 签名，（此处指）特征，标识；invaluable adj. 极宝贵的 熟词生义 mask 常用义：n. 面具；文章义：v. 遮掩，遮蔽 (e.g., the moon completely masked the sun）；track 常用义：n. 轨道；文章义：n. 停下脚步，停止 (e.g., stopped observers in their tracks) 必备短语 hustle and bustle 喧嚣，忙忙碌碌；come to a standstill 陷入停顿；hold one’s breath 屏息凝神；around the clock 全天候，昼夜不停；glued to 吸引，（此处指）全神贯注于 Ⅱ。阅读七选五（每小题2.5分，共12.5分） Despite having clear goals or being objectively successful, you might still feel dissatisfied with your life. This is often because modern dissatisfaction is usually a reflection of imbalance rather than laziness. 16 Modern research suggests there are different categories of human needs that predict well-being in measurable ways. Stabilize Your Foundation Ambition is highly celebrated today, but stability is often overlooked. However, our safety needs—such as financial stability and health—are a non-negotiable psychological foundation. 17 . In turn, this instability makes it harder to think clearly about long-term growth. If you want to reach higher, the first thing you need to do is stabilize the ground beneath you. Reconnect in a Connected World Human beings are profoundly social by nature, making belonging a need rather than a luxury. 18 . Remote work reduces how much contact we have with others, and social media creates visibility without real intimacy. When the need for belonging remains unmet, all higher pursuits start to feel hollow. Success feels isolating instead of meaningful without loved ones to celebrate with. Internalize Your Self-Worth Esteem sits just below self-actualization. In theory, it should fuel growth. 19 . The more individuals tie their self-worth to online feedback or external promotions, the more volatile their emotional state becomes. If your self-worth depends on constant validation, even a small setback will feel catastrophic. A healthy, internally anchored sense of self-esteem will stabilize your ambitions. Ultimately, true fulfillment in life doesn't demand that you climb endlessly upward. 20 By finding balance across the layers of well-being, you can support the person you are becoming. A. Instead, you only need to find balance. B. Modern life often fragments our connections. C. Actually, wealth in itself does not matter much. D. One useful framework to understand this is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. E. Financial scarcity significantly reduces our cognitive bandwidth. F. However, many people outsource their esteem to external validation. G. Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of premature mortality. 答案与详解 [语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了人们破坏自身幸福感的三种常见方式。文章引用了马斯洛需求层次理论，强调了安全感、归属感和内部自尊在实现幸福生活中的平衡作用。 16.答案：D 解析： 空前提到现代人的不满通常是“不平衡”的体现；空后提到现代研究显示不同类别的需求能以衡量的方式预测幸福。D项“理解这一点的一个有用框架是马斯洛的需求层次理论”恰好引入了下文讨论的核心理论框架，起到承上启下的作用。 17.答案：E 解析： 本段主题是“安全感”。空前提到财务稳定是不可逾越的心理基础；空后提到这种不稳定性让人难以清晰思考长期增长。E项“财务匮乏会显著降低我们的认知带宽”从科学研究角度解释了为什么财务不稳定会影响心理基础，与空后“cognitive bandwidth”和“mental resources”的逻辑呼应。 18.答案：B 解析： 本段讨论“归属感”。空前强调归属感是需求而非奢侈品；空后列举了远程办公和社交媒体如何导致人际关系的碎片化。B项“现代生活常常使我们的联系变得碎片化”是对下文现象的高度概括，符合段落逻辑。 19.答案：F 解析： 空前提到自尊理论上应推动增长；空后描述了人们过度依赖网络反馈导致情绪波动的负面现实。F项“然而，许多人将自尊外包给了外部验证”通过However进行了逻辑转折，引出了现实中人们自尊感的错误来源，与下文“external metrics”和“validation”呼应。 20.答案：A 解析： 总结句。空前提到真正的满足并不要求你无止境地向上攀登；空后提到通过在不同层面的福祉中寻找平衡。A项“相反，你只需要找到平衡”与前文的“endlessly upward”形成对比，并与文章开头提出的“imbalance”主题呼应，完美总结全文。 【语料积累】 英语学习内容表 类别 内容 必备单词 imbalance n. 不平衡；scarcity n. 匮乏；cognitive adj. 认知的；mortality n. 死亡率；validation n. 认可，验证；volatile adj. 易变的，波动的；catastrophic adj. 灾难性的 熟词生义 base 常用义：n. 基地；文章义：n. （金字塔的） 底层；hollow 常用义：adj. 中空的；文章义：adj. 虚无的，无意义的；anchor 常用义：n. 锚；文章义：v. 使固定，使扎根 必备短语 go hand in hand 息息相关；on high alert 处于高度戒备状态；be aware of 意识到；in the long run 从长远来看 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年权威外刊改编的题型组合练（五）：阅读理解+阅读七选五 【原卷版】 Ⅰ。阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共37.5分） A Beyond Spain’s vibrant cities lie 16 national parks, each preserving unique ecosystems and rich biodiversity. To help you make the most of your adventure, here are four top-rated parks to explore. Picos de Europa National Park As the country’s first national park (est. 1918), it is home to some of the best climbing walls and hiking routes, such as the 15-mile Ruta de Cares. Visitors can also hit the Desceceso de Sella, a famous kayaking route along the Gueña River, or take a bus ride up to the Lakes of Covadonga to visit nearby historical sanctuaries. Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park Located in the Pyrenees, this park boasts nearly 200 glacial lakes. It offers year-round activity, with ski slopes opening in winter and wild orchids blossoming in spring. For a convenient mountain experience, families can take 4x4 taxis up to Sant Maurici Lake, which serves as a good base for various hikes. Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park This protected archipelago (群岛) features untouched trails and white sand beaches with turquoise waters. The park is open only for self-guided visits from June to late September. Note that both the 45-minute ferry ride and the park entrance authorization must be secured in advance, as there are no accommodations on the islands except for campsites. Monfragüe National Park A global reference for birders, Monfragüe is the best spot for observing native species such as the Spanish imperial eagle. Visitors can also hike along the Ruta Roja Trail to see 9th-century Moorish towers, which offer 360-degree bird’s-eye views of the park’s rugged landscapes. All national parks in Spain are free to visitors and most are open year-round, as they are funded by taxpayers. 1. What can visitors do in Picos de Europa National Park? A. Take 4x4 taxis to glacial lakes. B. Go kayaking along the Gueña River. C. Stay overnight in luxury hotels. D. Visit in summer for wild orchid shows. 2. What is required for a visit to Islas Atlánticas de Galicia? A. Hiring a professional mountain guide. B. Booking the ferry and entry in advance. C. Bringing a personal kayak for transportation. D. Staying in a historical sanctuary on the island. 3. Which park is most suitable for a professional birdwatcher? A. Picos de Europa. B. Aigüestortes. C. Islas Atlánticas. D. Monfragüe. 【语料积累】 英语词汇及短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 biodiversity n. 生物多样性；sanctuary n. 圣殿，保护区；biosphere n. 生物圈；archipelago n. 群岛；authorization n. 批准，授权；ornithologist n. 鸟类学家 熟词生义 hit 常用义：v. 打，击；文章义：v. 到达，前往 (e.g., hit the kayaking route)；base 常用义：n. 基础，底部；文章义：n. 起点，基地 (e.g., a good base for hikes)；secure 常用义：adj. 安全的；文章义：v. 获得，订到 (e.g., secure authorization) 必备短语 thrive in 在……中繁荣/茁壮成长；be home to 是……的家园/所在地；straddle 跨越（地区、河流等）；year-round 全年的；bird’s-eye view 鸟瞰，俯视 B There are a lot of unwritten rules about which prices are OK to ask about and which aren't. I am, by my own admission, an oversharer. Someone compliments my dress, and I immediately reply, “Thank you! I got it for $20!” I’ll voluntarily tell people what I paid for my car, my shoes, or my kids’ sports equipment. Yet, when a new neighbor asked what we paid for our house, I suddenly became as silent as a stone. Why was I so rattled? My home’s sale price is literally a public record, yet I treated it like a secret. This raised a broader question: Is it really rude to ask what someone paid for something? One compelling reason for asking is consumer protection. We often overpay for things because we’re too polite to ask what others paid. Financial transparency helps us arm one another. This is becoming more urgent as more retailers roll out "dynamic pricing"—the practice of changing prices depending on demand or even your ZIP code. The most reliable way to know whether you’re getting a fair price is to ask another human being who bought the same thing. There’s also a social-bonding argument. Talking about money is sharing something very personal. It signals trust and invites closeness. It’s one of the few conversations where you can walk away actually knowing something useful about another person’s life. However, the case against asking is that it can be prying. If someone wanted you to know what they paid, they probably would have told you. Asking directly can feel overbearing or intrusive. It also puts people in an impossible position: if they answer, they feel exposed; if they don't, they feel rude. Ultimately, asking what someone paid is not inherently rude. But the way you ask—and whether you gracefully accept a "no"—makes the difference between a reasonable question and an invasive one. 4. What happened when the neighbor asked the author about her house price? A. She shared the price as she usually does. B. She felt uncomfortable and refused to answer. C. She directed the neighbor to look it up on Zillow. D. She immediately realized the neighbor was being rude. 5. Why is financial transparency considered beneficial according to the author? A. It prevents retailers from using digital shelf labels. B. It helps consumers protect themselves against unfair pricing. C. It allows neighbors to build trust without talking about money. D. It encourages people to hide their financial secrets more effectively. 6. What does the author imply about the "social-bonding" aspect of money talk? A. It is too personal for most people to handle. B. It is a sign of lack of respect for private life. C. It can help build genuine connections between people. D. It is the most efficient way to get accurate information. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Why We Should Stop Oversharing Our Finances B. The End of the Era of Fixed Price Tags in Retail C. Generation Gap: How Different Ages View Money D. Is It Really Rude to Ask About the Price of a Purchase? 【语料积累】 英语词汇与短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 admission n. 承认；oversharer n. 过度分享者；transparency n. 透明度；ignorance n. 无知；negotiable adj. 可商议的；prying adj. 窥探的；intrusive adj. 侵入的，干涉的；reciprocity n. 互惠 熟词生义 break 常用义：v. 打碎；文章义：n. 机会 (e.g., lucky break)；deal 常用义：v. 处理；文章义：n. 交易，协议；fair 常用义：adj. 公平的；文章义：adj. 合理的 (e.g., a fair price) 必备短语 by one's own admission 据某人自认；rip off 敲竹杠，勒索；dwell on 详述，老是想着；arm one another 互相武装；around the clock 昼夜不停地 C In the 2022 film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the hero traveled across the multiverse to fight his doppelgängers. In the real world, hopping between such islands of existence would be no easy feat. However, superhero screenwriters aren't the only ones intrigued by the idea. Some physicists think a multiverse might really exist because it could answer deep questions about our own. One popular multiverse idea comes from cosmology. Shortly after the Big Bang, our universe went through a brief period of superfast expansion called inflation. During this time, tiny quantum fluctuations seeded galaxies. Physicist Andrei Linde suggests that at even larger scales, these "quantum blips" could have seeded regions of space with vastly different properties. While inflation has stopped in our observable universe, it may continue elsewhere, blowing up more "bubbles" of space. Each bubble would be so distant and distinct that they effectively become different universes. This scenario explains why the conditions in our universe are perfectly ripe for life; among countless bubbles, such a fit was bound to happen somewhere, Another concept arises from quantum mechanics. Traditionally, particles exist in multiple states until they are measured, at which point the scenario "collapses" into a single outcome. But this is odd because it requires a human measurer. In 1957, Hugh Everett III proposed that observation doesn't cause a collapse. Instead, all possibilities unfold in alternate realities. If you measure an electron, the universe splits, and different versions of you see the electron in different places. The chances of visiting these alternate realities are dim. In theory, wormholes—tunnels in the fabric of spacetime—might bridge these worlds. However, creating one would require the mass of an entire galaxy. "If there was a wormhole near Earth, Earth would be crushed almost immediately," says physicist Paul Halpern. So, while we may never team up with our alter egos, the bright side is that we probably won't have to fight an evil twin either. 8. Why are some physicists interested in the concept of a multiverse? A. To help screenwriters create more realistic superhero films. B. To find a way for humans to travel to other galaxies. C. To provide solutions to fundamental mysteries of our universe. D. To prove that the Big Bang never actually occurred. 9. What can be inferred about Andrei Linde’s "bubble" theory? A. All bubbles share the same physical properties, like gravity. B. Life is a common feature across most of the bubble universes. C. Our universe is merely one possibility in a vast cosmic foam. D. Inflation will eventually stop across the entire multiverse. 10. What did Hugh Everett III suggest about quantum observation? A. It causes multiple possibilities to collapse into one single reality. B. It functions correctly only when a human researcher is present. C. It results in the splitting of reality where all outcomes exist. D. It prevents particles from existing in multiple states at once. 11. What is the author’s conclusion about traveling between universes? A. It is a practical goal that current technology can soon achieve. B. It is virtually impossible due to extreme energy and safety risks. C. It can be easily done through secret wormholes in one's home. D. It is only possible for individuals with an "evil twin" doppelgänger. 【语料积累】 英语知识汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 doppelgänger n. 相貌极像的人；cosmology n. 宇宙学；fluctuation n. 波动；fathomless adj. 深不可测的；collapse v. 坍缩，崩溃；warp v. 弯曲，扭曲；cataclysm n. 大灾变 熟词生义 seed 常用义：n. 种子；文章义：v. 播种，作为……的起源 (e.g., seeded galaxies)；break 常用义：v. 打碎；文章义：adj. 颠覆性的，打破常规的 (e.g., reality - breaking physics) 必备短语 hop between 在……之间跳跃；be ripe for 满足……的条件；unfold in 在……中展开；beyond current technology 超出现有技术水平 D The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, did more than just darken the skies across North America; it quieted the ground beneath our feet. While astronomers looked up, seismologists like Benjamin Fernando were looking down, discovering that the awe-inspiring event left a clear mark on seismic data. Seismic sensors are incredibly sensitive, capable of capturing the "thunderous excitement" of stadium concerts or the "tense quiet" of pandemic lockdowns. The 2024 eclipse provided a new data point. A recent analysis of about 250 seismometers across the continent revealed a significant "lull" in vibrations. This dip, however, was not universal. It appeared primarily in cities within the "path of totality"—where the moon completely masked the sun—but was absent in rural areas or cities outside this path. This finding suggests that the seismic changes weren't caused by the cosmic event itself, but by the "human hustle and bustle" coming to a standstill. As people stopped their cars and stepped out of offices to witness the spectacle, the world effectively "held its breath". Fernando focused on vibrations with frequencies from 1 to 50 hertz, the range where human-made rumbles from traffic and machinery are expected to be strongest. In Cleveland, ground vibrations were 8 to 9 decibels quieter during totality than the monthly average. This research highlights a growing field: using seismic instruments to monitor human behavior. Just as seismometers captured the hush over Seattle during the 2026 Super Bowl, they can offer insights into how we use our cities. "We could potentially use seismic signatures for monitoring human activity," says Caltech seismologist Gabrielle Tepp. This could prove invaluable for urban design or managing massive global gatherings like the World Cup or the Olympic Games. 12. What was the direct cause of the seismic "lull" during the eclipse? A. The moon's gravitational pull on the Earth's crust. B. A temporary decrease in North American traffic and industry. C. The sudden drop in temperature when the sun was masked. D. A technological failure of seismometers in the path of totality. 13. Why did Benjamin Fernando specifically examine vibrations in the 1 to 50 hertz range? A. Because seismic waves from earthquakes always stay within this range. B. To avoid interference from the sounds of people cheering in stadiums. C. Because it is the most active range for vibrations caused by human activities. D. To ensure the sensors could capture the low-frequency light of the eclipse. 14. What can be inferred about the seismic data from rural areas during the eclipse? A. It remained relatively stable because there was less human activity to pause. B. It showed a louder rumble due to the movement of nocturnal animals. C. It was used as a baseline to prove the solar expansion theory. D. It was more difficult to collect data from large cities like Cleveland than from smaller cities. 15. What is the broader significance of the study mentioned in the text? A. It provides a more accurate way to predict the occurrence of solar eclipses. B. It helps astronomers understand the internal structure of the moon. C. It offers a new tool for urban planning and managing large-scale events. D. It proves that human emotions like "awe" can generate physical seismic waves. 【语料积累】 词汇及短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 seismic adj. 地震的，地壳震动的；totality n. 日全食，全体；frequency n. 频率；lull n. 间歇，平静期；rhythm n. 节奏，规律；signature n. 签名，（此处指）特征，标识；invaluable adj. 极宝贵的 熟词生义 mask 常用义：n. 面具；文章义：v. 遮掩，遮蔽 (e.g., the moon completely masked the sun)；track 常用义：n. 轨道；文章义：n. 停下脚步，停止 (e.g., stopped observers in their tracks) 必备短语 hustle and bustle 喧嚣，忙忙碌碌；come to a standstill 陷入停顿；hold one’s breath 屏息凝神；around the clock 全天候，昼夜不停；glued to 吸引，（此处指）全神贯注于 Ⅱ。阅读七选五（每小题2.5分，共12.5分） Despite having clear goals or being objectively successful, you might still feel dissatisfied with your life. This is often because modern dissatisfaction is usually a reflection of imbalance rather than laziness. 16 Modern research suggests there are different categories of human needs that predict well-being in measurable ways. Stabilize Your Foundation Ambition is highly celebrated today, but stability is often overlooked. However, our safety needs—such as financial stability and health—are a non-negotiable psychological foundation. 17 . In turn, this instability makes it harder to think clearly about long-term growth. If you want to reach higher, the first thing you need to do is stabilize the ground beneath you. Reconnect in a Connected World Human beings are profoundly social by nature, making belonging a need rather than a luxury. 18 . Remote work reduces how much contact we have with others, and social media creates visibility without real intimacy. When the need for belonging remains unmet, all higher pursuits start to feel hollow. Success feels isolating instead of meaningful without loved ones to celebrate with. Internalize Your Self-Worth Esteem sits just below self-actualization. In theory, it should fuel growth. 19 .The more individuals tie their self-worth to online feedback or external promotions, the more volatile their emotional state becomes. If your self-worth depends on constant validation, even a small setback will feel catastrophic. A healthy, internally anchored sense of self-esteem will stabilize your ambitions. Ultimately, true fulfillment in life doesn't demand that you climb endlessly upward. 20 By finding balance across the layers of well-being, you can support the person you are becoming. A. Instead, you only need to find balance. B. Modern life often fragments our connections. C. Actually, wealth in itself does not matter much. D. One useful framework to understand this is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. E. Financial scarcity significantly reduces our cognitive bandwidth. F. However, many people outsource their esteem to external validation. G. Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of premature mortality. 【语料积累】 英语学习内容表 类别 内容 必备单词 imbalance n. 不平衡；scarcity n. 匮乏；cognitive adj. 认知的；mortality n. 死亡率；validation n. 认可，验证；volatile adj. 易变的，波动的；catastrophic adj. 灾难性的 熟词生义 base 常用义：n. 基地；文章义：n. (金字塔的) 底层；hollow 常用义：adj. 中空的；文章义：adj. 虚无的，无意义的；anchor 常用义：n. 锚；文章义：v. 使固定，使扎根 必备短语 go hand in hand 息息相关；on high alert 处于高度戒备状态；be aware of 意识到；in the long run 从长远来看 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $