专题02 完形填空（热点新题速递第二期）15篇-备战2026年中考英语热点押题预测（上海专用）

**基本信息** 该专项聚焦中考完形填空，精选上海近三年真题及模考（60%）与押题（40%），分基础、提升、冲刺三模块，覆盖社会、环保、文化等高频主题，强化语言能力与思维品质。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |基础入门|5篇（如说谎现象、回收艺术）|语境词汇辨析、上下文逻辑推理|从基础词汇运用到简单篇章理解，培养语言感知能力| |提升培优|5篇（如果汁健康、马的成语）|长难句理解、文化背景关联|结合跨文化知识，提升语篇分析与思维深度| |满分冲刺|5篇（如AI学习、情绪价值）|深层逻辑推断、作者意图把握|整合语言能力与思维品质，适配中考难题突破|

备战2026年中考英语重难点热点押题预测系列，一线教师制作遴选。 备战2026年中考英语重难点热点押题预测系列，一线教师制作遴选。 专题02 完形填空（热点新题速递第二期）15篇 选题说明：本节选题60%来自于上海近三年真题及模考真题，40%为押题预测，难易适中，适合中考冲刺刷题使用。   押   题   精   练 基础入门限时练 Are you an honest person? Do you try to tell the truth at all times? In reality, nearly everyone lies from time to time. Some scientists even believe that to lie is human. They see lying as a natural part of who we are. Research 1 this view. In one study, they asked volunteers to keep a diary of their daily conversations. The results were surprising: just about everyone lied once or twice a day. Not every lie is a whopper (弥天大谎), of course. Many times we aren’t 2 with people in order to avoid hurting their feelings. At other times, we may lie to improve our own self-image. How big was that fish you caught? Well ... maybe you added a couple of inches to its length to impress your friends. And we also lie to try to 3 our mistakes or bad behavior. Scientists believe that lying probably got its start shortly after the development of 4 . Before humans had this ability, they could only communicate with gestures or by making different sounds. But once they learned to use words, they could share ideas—and also make up false ones. As ancient men competed for food and other resources, lying to others turned out to be a better way than fighting with them. Today, children begin to learn to lie between the ages of two and five. As we get older, we get better at lying. When we’re adults, most of us have become quite good at lying. However, humans 5 have a need to trust other people. This makes most of us quite poor at detecting (发现) the lies told by others. Scientists believe that there may also be some physical reasons for lying. They have found the brains of people who often lie are 6 . The differences enable them to lie more often and think up lies faster. 1．A．needs B．questions C．supports D．challenges 2．A．careful B．honest C．satisfied D．patient 3．A．realize B．make C．correct D．hide 4．A．language B．culture C．industry D．education 5．A．almost B．never C．also D．ever 6．A．different B．same C．strong D．unhealthy 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文探讨人人都会说谎的现象，介绍说谎的原因、起源、学习过程及相关生理差异。 1．句意：研究也支持这一观点。 上文提到科学家认为说谎是人的天性，空后用一项研究举例佐证该看法，supports意为“支持”，贴合上下文佐证观点的逻辑。needs“需要”、questions“质疑”、challenges“挑战”，均和后文研究佐证观点的语境相悖。 2．句意：很多时候我们不对他人坦诚，以免伤害他们的感情。 空后为避免伤害他人情感，结合生活常理人们会选择不说实话，honest意为“诚实的”，be honest with sb.为固定搭配，符合语境。careful“小心的”、satisfied“满意的”、patient“耐心的”，词义和“说谎不伤感情”的逻辑无关。 3．句意：我们也会说谎来试图掩盖自己的错误或不良行为。 空后搭配“mistakes or bad behavior”，结合日常行为逻辑，人们常会说谎遮掩过错，hide意为“掩盖、隐藏”，适配语境。realize“意识到”、make“制造”、correct“改正”，不符合语境。 4．句意：科学家认为，说谎可能在语言形成后不久就开始出现。 下文提到人类在此之前只能用手势、声音交流，学会用词后才会编造虚假话语，language意为“语言”，契合后文语境。culture“文化”、industry“工业”、education“教育”，均不符合人类交流方式演变的内容。 5．句意：然而，人类也有信任他人的需求。 上文讲到人们越来越擅长说谎，本句转折说明人类同样需要彼此信任，also意为“也”，契合转折并列的逻辑。almost“几乎”、never“从不”、ever“曾经”，语义无法衔接上下文转折关系。 6．句意：他们发现经常说谎的人的大脑是不一样的。 下句提到这些差异让他们更擅长、更快编造谎言，different意为“不同的”，和后文“differences”形成语义呼应。same“相同的”、strong“强壮的”、unhealthy“不健康的”，无法和下文的差异描述对应。 Imagine you are hiking in the woods. Suddenly you see a huge wooden giant under the trees. Don’t worry! It will not hurt you. It is a sculpture by Thomas Dambo, and it is made completely from trash. Thomas grew up in a poor family in Denmark. His father had a second-hand bike shop, which taught him from an early age that old things can still be valuable. As a child, he was 1 and a real “builder”. 2 he had no money to buy materials, riding his bike to collect waste from local bins and building sites became the most common thing he did in his childhood. He said, “If I have an idea, I must make it right away with things around me.” In 2005, he started his recycled art journey while studying design. At first, he made thousands of colorful birdhouses from recycled wood. These works made him understand that creating with trash was not just a hobby, but a way to 3 environmental ideas. Now Thomas’s art is famous all over the world. Most of his recent works are giants. These giants are very big. People can even sit inside some of them. He 4 these giants outside and into nature to make them look real and alive, such as resting on trees or sitting under bridges. They can be found in forests, mountains, and grasslands in many countries around the world. He wants people to experience the 5 of trees, lakes, and wildlife, and to get into places they may have never been before. His works attract 4.5 million visitors every year. He wants people to look at trash 6 and hopes to show everyone that trash can be beautiful and useful. Above all, he hopes his environmental message will be known to everyone. 1．A．careful B．strict C．creative D．helpful 2．A．Before B．Since C．If D．Unless 3．A．accept B．collect C．change D．spread 4．A．takes up B．puts up C．picks up D．sets up 5．A．beauty B．study C．health D．sound 6．A．naturally B．proudly C．differently D．seriously 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了丹麦艺术家托马斯・丹博从小用废品创作，长大后坚持用垃圾进行艺术创作，他在世界各地安置巨型雕塑，希望以此改变人们对垃圾的看法，传播环保理念。 1．句意：小时候的他很有创造力，是个十足的“建造者”。 根据后面的“a real ‘builder’”可知，此处指托马斯小时候很有创造力，用creative。careful“小心的，仔细的”、strict“严格的”和helpful“乐于助人的”均不符。 2．句意：因为没钱买材料，骑着自行车去当地垃圾桶和建筑工地捡废品成了他童年最常做的事。 “he had no money to buy materials”是“riding his bike to collect waste from local bins and building sites became the most common thing he did in his childhood”的原因，因此本空填Since引导原因状语从句。 3．句意：这些作品让他明白，用废品创作不仅是一种爱好，更是传播环保理念的一种方式。 本空修饰宾语“environmental ideas”，结合语境可知，这里指传播环保理念。spread ideas是固定搭配，意为“传播理念”。 accept“接受”、collect“收集”和change“改变”均不符。 4．句意：他把这些巨人安置在户外、融入自然中，让它们看起来真实又鲜活，比如靠在树上或坐在桥下。 根据“these giants outside and into nature”可知，这里指把巨人放在户外，用put up表示“安置”。takes up“占据；开始从事”、set up“建立”和picks up“捡起；接（某人）”均不符。 5．句意：他希望人们能感受树木、湖泊和野生动物的美，并走进那些他们以前从未去过的地方。 根据后面的“of trees, lakes, and wildlife”可知，这里指感受大自然的美，用beauty。study“学习；书房”、health“健康”和sound“声音”均不符。 6．句意：他希望人们能以不同的眼光看待垃圾，向所有人展示垃圾也可以既美丽又有用。 本文介绍托马斯用废品做艺术，打破了人们对“垃圾=无用/丑陋” 的固有认知，结合后面的“hopes to show everyone that trash can be beautiful and useful”可知，这里指托马斯希望人们用不同的方式看待垃圾，用differently。naturally“自然地”、proudly“自豪地”和seriously“严肃地”均不符。 Last winter, something strange happened in Maple Ridge Town—the stars disappeared. Not just a few. All of them. People first noticed it on a clear Monday night. The sky looked 1 dark. At first, residents thought it was thick clouds, but the weather report said the sky was perfectly clear. The next night, the same thing happened. Children stood outside 2 the sky. “Where are they?” they asked. Even the brightest stars were gone. Soon, the town became noisy with theories. Some blamed air pollution. Others thought a new factory light had covered the sky. A few joked that aliens stole the stars. Seeing the 3 , the town organized a “Night Sky Investigation Team” of students and teachers. They checked pollution levels, which were normal. They drove to the hills to see if stars were visible from higher places—but 4 changed. At last, a science teacher named Mr. Ray made a 5 discovery. A new shopping centre had recently installed extremely bright advertisements that lit up the entire sky. The lights were so strong they blocked the stars from view. The town official quickly ordered the lights to be turned down after 8 p.m. That night, the stars returned—first a few, then hundreds. People cheered from their windows. Students later created posters saying, “Less Light, More Stars,” 6 the town to use outdoor lights wisely. The stars had not disappeared—they had only been hidden. 1．A．unusually B．suddenly C．impossibly D．especially 2．A．waving at B．pointing at C．reaching for D．rising into 3．A．chance B．result C．worry D．damage 4．A．everything B．something C．nothing D．anything 5．A．curious B．possible C．medical D．surprising 6．A．allowing B．reminding C．inviting D．requiring 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了Maple Ridge Town的星星消失事件，居民们猜测纷纷，最终发现是新购物中心的强光广告遮挡了星星，事件解决后，学生们制作海报提醒大家合理使用户外灯光。 1．句意：天空看起来异常地黑。 后文“At first, residents thought it was thick clouds, but the weather report said the sky was perfectly clear”提到居民起初以为是乌云，但天气预报说天气晴朗，说明天空的黑暗是反常的，unusually“异常地”符合语境；suddenly“突然地”、impossibly“不可能地”、especially“尤其”均不符合。 2．句意：孩子们站在外面指着天空。 后文“‘Where are they?’ they asked. Even the brightest stars were gone”提到孩子们询问星星的去向，说明他们的动作是指向天空，pointing at“指着” 符合语境；waving at“朝……挥手”、reaching for“伸手去拿”、rising into“升入”均不符合。 3．句意：看到人们的担忧，镇上组织了由学生和老师组成的“夜空调查小组”。 前文“Soon, the town became noisy with theories. Some blamed air pollution. Others thought a new factory light had covered the sky. A few joked that aliens stole the stars”提到镇上流传着各种猜测，居民们对此事充满不安，worry“担忧” 符合语境；chance“机会”、result“结果”、damage“损害” 均不符合。 4．句意：他们开车到高处查看星星是否可见——但什么也没有改变。 前文“They checked pollution levels, which were normal”提到污染水平正常，结合此处的转折关系，说明调查没有发现任何变化，nothing“没有什么”符合语境；everything“一切”、something“某事”、anything“任何事”均不符合。 5．句意：最后，一位名叫雷先生的科学老师有了一个令人惊讶的发现。 后文“A new shopping centre had recently installed extremely bright advertisements that lit up the entire sky. The lights were so strong they blocked the stars from view”揭示了星星消失的真正原因是商场的强光广告，这个结果出人意料，surprising“令人惊讶的”符合语境；curious“好奇的”、possible“可能的”、medical“医学的”均不符合。 6．句意：学生们后来制作了写着 “少点灯光，多点星星” 的海报，提醒全镇明智使用户外灯光。 前文“The town official quickly ordered the lights to be turned down after 8 p.m. That night, the stars returned”提到灯光调暗后星星重新出现，学生们制作海报的目的是提醒居民合理使用灯光，reminding“提醒”符合语境；allowing“允许”、inviting“邀请”、requiring“要求”均不符合。 “Buy One Get One Free” is one of the most famous phrases in the shopping world. It sounds like a fantastic gift to customers, but it is actually a clever marketing trick. This simple deal makes people buy things they 1 planned to purchase. It is not just about selling products; it is about playing a fun game with our brains. The biggest reason BOGO works is the magic word: “free.” When human eyes see this word, logic (逻辑) often disappears. 2 we don’t really need a second bottle of shampoo, getting something for free makes us excited right away. It feels like winning a small prize, and nobody wants to miss out on that. Our brains care about only 3 , not the cost. Another way this trick works is that it changes the way we see value. Shoppers start comparing quantities (数量) instead of checking the actual price. We naturally tell ourselves, “Two is definitely 4 than one!” This makes the deal feel smarter and more rewarding. We often turn a blind eye to the fact that the shops perhaps have raised the price a little bit in advance. We just get too excited about having two items instead of one. BOGO is also great at stopping “purchase guilt.” When people spend money on things they don’t need, they might feel terrible. However, BOGO 5 this. We tell ourselves, “I am actually saving money!” This gives us an excuse to buy things we don’t really need. There is also a “stock-up” effect. People start thinking about the future. They tell themselves, “I will use this one day.” This makes shoppers fill their baskets faster. For stores, this is brilliant because it helps clear out unsold products 6 . All in all, BOGO is a winner because it is simple. It offers instant happiness without complex math. It is a perfect example of how a “free” gift is actually a powerful sales tool. 1．A．always B．often C．sometimes D．never 2．A．Because B．As soon as C．Even if D．Unless 3．A．the quality B．the benefit C． the magic D．the needs 4．A．better B．heavier C．stronger D．luckier 5．A．mentions B．allows C．fixes D．warns 6．A．carefully B．quickly C．gently D．separately 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文讲述了“买一送一”（BOGO）这一购物策略，它看似是给顾客的绝佳礼物，实则是巧妙的营销手段，通过利用人们对“免费”的渴望、改变对价值的认知、消除购买愧疚感以及引发囤货心理等方式，促使人们购买原本不打算购买的商品。 1．句意：这个简单的交易让人们购买他们从未计划购买的东西。 上文提到“Buy One Get One Free”是巧妙的营销手段，下文说它让人们买原本没打算买的东西，never“从不”符合语境，表示原本没有购买计划。always“总是”、often“经常”、sometimes“有时”均与这种营销手段促使人们购买非计划商品的意思不符。 2．句意：即使我们并不真的需要第二瓶洗发水，免费得到东西也会让我们立刻兴奋起来。 上文说看到“免费”逻辑常消失，下文说不真的需要第二瓶洗发水但免费会让人兴奋，even if“即使”符合语境，表示让步关系。because“因为”表原因；as soon as“一……就……”表时间顺序；unless“除非”表条件，均不符合此处逻辑。 3．句意：我们的大脑只关心好处，而不关心成本。 上文说免费让人兴奋像赢小奖，下文说大脑只关心某方面而非成本，the benefit“好处”符合语境，因为免费带来的是好处。the quality“质量”、the magic“魔力”、the needs“需求”均不符合大脑只关注免费带来好处的意思。 4．句意：两个肯定比一个好！ 上文说购物者开始比较数量而非实际价格，下文说这样让交易感觉更明智和更有回报，better“更好”符合语境，比较数量时觉得两个比一个好。heavier“更重”、stronger“更强壮”、luckier“更幸运”均与比较数量时对商品好坏的判断无关。 5．句意：然而，BOGO解决了这个问题。 上文说人们买不需要的东西会有愧疚感，下文说告诉自己是在省钱，fixes“解决”符合语境，BOGO解决了购买不需要东西的愧疚感问题。mentions“提到”、allows“允许”、warns“警告”均不符合此处BOGO对愧疚感的作用。 6．句意：对商店来说，这很棒，因为它有助于快速清理未售出的产品。 上文说“囤货”效应让购物者更快装满篮子，下文说对商店清理未售出产品的作用，quickly“快速地”符合语境，能体现这种效应对清理产品的速度影响。carefully“仔细地”、gently“温柔地”、separately“分别地”均不符合清理产品速度的语境。 We all have off-days that are usually quite unpleasant. For Joe, one day was a perfect example of such a terrible time. From early morning, unexpected and unlucky things kept happening, turning his common day into a total 1 . Joe later described the day like this: When I was making my breakfast, the milk bottle fell over after I opened it. The milk spilled all over the table and got me all wet. I was so upset, but there was hardly any time for me to clean up the mess or put on a clean shirt before the school bus came. And then everything just kept 2 , and I couldn’t figure out why. On the way to school, I caught sight of myself in a store window, which made me freeze right there. My hair stuck up high on one side, as if it was trying to reach the sky. And the shirt I put on 3 didn’t match my trousers at all. People walking by looked at me. Some of them snickered. One kid even pointed at me. I stood rooted to the sidewalk and couldn’t move. I felt so 4 that I just wanted to hide. After getting to school, I went straight to the water fountain. I wanted to wet my wild hair down. I pushed the button, but nothing came out. When I pushed it again and looked closely to see what was wrong, all of a sudden, the water shot up right into my face. My heart raced as I stood there, my face burning hot. Well, my hair looked a bit better, but now my shirt was 5 wet. And as if things couldn’t get any worse, I realized the water from the fountain had flowed all over my school bag too. I quietly sat down at my desk, hoping that 6 would notice me. But Mr. Stone looked right at me and smiled, “Joe, looks like you just had a water adventure today!” The whole class burst into laughter. 1．A．danger B．desire C．delay D．disaster 2．A．falling behind B．going wrong C．building up D．getting lost 3．A．in a hurry B．all the way C．with great care D．on time 4．A．limited B．frightened C．embarrassed D．wounded 5．A．completely B．finally C．exactly D．properly 6．A．somebody B．anybody C．everybody D．nobody 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．A 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了Joe经历的倒霉一天。 1．句意：从清晨开始，意外和不幸的事情不断发生，把他平常的一天变成了一场彻底的灾难。 根据上文“off-days that are usually quite unpleasant”、“such a terrible time”，以及下文一连串的倒霉遭遇，disaster意为 “灾难”，能精准概括这一天诸事不顺、完全失控的糟糕状态，契合全文的语境基调。 2．句意：然后一切都在出问题，我不明白为什么。 根据前文牛奶洒了、没时间收拾或换干净衬衫的状况，going wrong意为“不断出错、出问题”，延续了前文的倒霉节奏，体现了Joe觉得事情接连不顺的感受，符合上下文的逻辑。 3．句意：而且我匆忙穿的衬衫和我的裤子一点也不搭。 根据上文“there was hardly any time for me to clean up the mess or put on a clean shirt before the school bus came”，能看出Joe当时时间非常紧张，in a hurry意为“匆忙地”，精准对应了前文的时间线索，解释了衣服不搭配的原因。 4．句意：我感到如此尴尬，只想躲起来。 根据前文“People walking by looked at me. Some of them snickered. One kid even pointed at me.”的描述，路人的注视、窃笑和指指点点让Joe非常难堪，embarrassed意为“尴尬的”，能准确表达他当时无地自容、只想躲起来的心情，契合场景氛围。 5．句意：好吧，我的头发看起来好多了，但现在我的衬衫完全湿了。 根据前文“the water shot up right into my face”，以及下文“the water from the fountain had flowed all over my school bag too”，completely意为“完全地”，强调了衬衫被水浸湿的程度，和后文水漫过书包的糟糕状况相呼应。 6．句意：我安静地坐在座位上，希望没人注意到我。 结合前文Joe一路的狼狈遭遇，他此时只想低调待着，不想被人关注，nobody意为“没有人”，符合他希望不被任何人注意、躲开大家目光的心理，契合上下文的情绪逻辑。 提升培优限时练 Is Drinking Juice a Wise Choice? Juice tastes good. Many people, 1 kids, love drinking it. But is it wise and healthy to regularly drink juice? We asked three experts for their opinions. Bec Reynolds, a nutritionist (营养学家) Drinking water is the best choice. However, if you don’t like it and cannot drink milk, then it’s better to drink juice than to have drinks that are “worse”, like soft drinks. Both juice and soft drinks are sugary, but juice often contains some vitamins. It would be better to drink juice that has been made from many different vegetables. Fewer than one in 100 children eat 2 vegetables and vegetables are very important for the growth of your body. David Manton, a 3 There are two main problems with drinking fruit juice. First, the sugar in it feeds the bacteria (细菌) on your teeth. These bacteria can 4 causing tooth decay (蛀牙). Here in Australia, nearly half of all six-year-olds have at least one hole in their teeth. Drinks like fruit juice are part of the reason for this. Second, the acid in many different fruit juices can destroy the hard outer coating (覆盖层) of your teeth. Once it’s gone, it can’t grow back. Sandro Demaio, a doctor Fruits like oranges and apples contain fiber (纤维素). Fiber has many health 5 . First it slows down our eating. Second, it makes us feel full for longer. And third, it slows the release of the sugars from the fruit into our blood. This helps to reduce our chances of gaining weight which can lead to many health problems. When we turn apples into apple juice, we remove most of the fiber. Sometimes, even the vitamins are lost. What we don’t lose, though, is the sugar. 6 , it’s best not to drink juice. 1．A．only B．possibly C．suddenly D．especially 2．A．fresh B．boiled C．enough D．seasonal 3．A．cook B．dentist C．farmer D．scientist 4．A．end up B．focus on C．put off D．think about 5．A．solutions B．benefits C．organizations D．problems 6．A．Besides B．However C．In conclusion D．For example 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文围绕“喝果汁是否是明智健康的选择”这一问题，介绍了三位专家分享的各自不同观点。 1．句意：很多人，尤其是孩子，喜欢喝果汁。 根据原文“Many people, ___ kids, love drinking it.”，此处突出强调孩子是爱喝果汁的典型群体，especially符合语义。only仅仅，possibly可能，suddenly突然，均不符合此处语境。 2．句意：不到百分之一的儿童会吃足够的蔬菜，蔬菜对身体成长非常重要。 根据原文“Fewer than one in 100 children eat ___ vegetables and vegetables are very important for the growth of your body.”，此处表达儿童蔬菜摄入量不足，enough“足够的”符合语义。fresh新鲜的，boiled煮熟的，seasonal应季的，均不符合此处语境。 3．句意：大卫·曼顿，一名牙医。 根据下文他讲解果汁对牙齿的伤害，原文“There are two main problems with drinking fruit juice. First, the sugar in it feeds the bacteria on your teeth. These bacteria can ___ causing tooth decay”，由此可知他的职业是牙医，dentist符合语义。cook厨师，farmer农民，scientist科学家，均不符合语境。 4．句意：这些细菌最终会引发蛀牙。 根据原文“the sugar in it feeds the bacteria on your teeth. These bacteria can ___ causing tooth decay”，此处表达糖分滋养细菌后，细菌带来的最终结果就是蛀牙，end up符合语义。focus on专注于，put off推迟，think about思考，均不符合此处语境。 5．句意：纤维素有很多对健康的益处。 根据后文介绍纤维素的作用，原文“First it slows down our eating. Second, it makes us feel full for longer. And third, it slows the release of the sugars from the fruit into our blood. This helps to reduce our chances of gaining weight which can lead to many health problems”，这些都是纤维素带来的健康好处，benefits“益处”符合语义。solutions解决方案，organizations组织，problems问题，均不符合语境。 6．句意：综上所述，最好不要喝果汁。 根据前文介绍了果汁损伤牙齿、丢失纤维素糖分过多等诸多弊端，此处是总结全文观点，In conclusion“总而言之”符合语义。Besides此外，However然而，For example例如，均不符合此处总结观点的逻辑。 You may notice that horses appear in many Chinese idioms. These horse-related sayings offer fascinating glimpses into Chinese culture and ancient 1 . “A horse that covers a thousand miles” is perhaps the most famous horse idiom. It describes someone with extraordinary talent or potential. Chinese parents often use this phrase to 2 their children, expecting them to become “thousand-mile horses” who achieve great things. The idiom comes from ancient times when people believed certain legendary (传奇的) horses could run 1, 000 miles in a day. “A swift horse needs a good rider” adds another layer to this idea. While talented people (“swift horses”)might be common, good leaders who can recognize talent (“good riders”) are rare. This saying reminds us that having talent isn’t enough—you need someone who 3 you and gives you opportunities. “Ride a horse while looking for a better one” describes someone who keeps searching for better opportunities while staying in their present situation. Chinese people use this idiom to describe practical, 4 people who never stop improving themselves. “An old horse knows the way” celebrates the wisdom that comes with 5 . Just as an old horse remembers the safest paths through mountains, experienced people can guide others through difficult situations. This idiom shows Chinese respect for elders and their accumulated knowledge. “A painted horse won’t run” warns against valuing appearance over substance (实质). No matter how beautifully you paint a horse, it will never gallop (驰骋). 6 , fancy promises without real action are worthless. This idiom teaches Chinese to value practical results over empty words. These horse idioms reveal how ancient Chinese people observed horses’ strength, speed, and intelligence, turning these observations into timeless lessons about human, nature and success. 1．A．will B．wonder C．victory D．wisdom 2．A．praise B．encourage C．remind D．arrange 3．A．agrees with B．cares for C．depends on D．believes in 4．A．humorous B．shy C．ambitious D．lazy 5．A．ability B．growth C．experience D．honour 6．A．Simply B．Exactly C．Properly D．Similarly 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文介绍了几个与马有关的中国成语及其背后的文化智慧，包括“千里马”“好马需好骑手”“骑驴找马”“老马识途”和“画马不跑”。 1．句意：这些与马有关的谚语为我们了解中国文化和古代智慧提供了迷人的视角。 前文提到成语包含文化信息，后文每个成语都蕴含着人生道理，可知此处指古代智慧。wisdom“智慧”符合语境；will意志、wonder奇迹、victory胜利均不符合。 2．句意：中国父母经常用这个短语来鼓励孩子，期望他们成为成就大事的“千里马”。 前文“千里马”指有非凡才能的人，父母对孩子使用此词是为了激励他们。encourage“鼓励”符合语境；praise表扬、remind提醒、arrange安排均不符合。 3．句意：这个谚语告诉我们，光有天赋不够，你需要有人信任赏识你、给你机会。 前文提到有才华的人需要能识别才华的好领导，后文“give you opportunities”可知领导应信任你。believes in“信任、相信”符合语境；agrees with同意、cares for关心、depends on依赖均不符合。 4．句意：中国人用这个成语来形容那些务实、有抱负、从不停止提升自己的人。 前文描述“骑驴找马”的人不断寻找更好机会，可知他们是有进取心的。ambitious“有抱负的”符合语境；humorous幽默的、shy害羞的、lazy懒惰的均不符合。 5．句意：“老马识途”赞美了伴随经验而来的智慧。 后文提到老马记得最安全的路，有经验的人能指导他人，可知智慧来自经验。experience“经验”符合语境；ability能力、growth成长、honour荣誉均不符合。 6．句意：同样地，没有实际行动的空头承诺毫无价值。 前文说画得再美的马也不会奔跑，后文用fancy promises类比，前后逻辑一致，表示“同样地”。Similarly“同样地”符合语境；Simply简单地、Exactly确切地、Properly适当地均不符合。 Sempé’s World of Fun On a busy street in France, Little Nicolas and his friends ran across the road, shouting and laughing. Not even the traffic police could stop them. This playful chaos (混乱) is one of the funny scenes drawn by Jean-Jacques Sempé, a famous French 1 . Sempé did not just draw pictures. He told stories full of humor, rich details, and the joys of childhood. Sempé was born in 1932 in a small town in France. He had a hard childhood and spent part of it living with foster parents (养父养母). School was not easy for him, and he 2 exams for several different jobs. To earn money, he sold tooth powder door to door and delivered wine by bicycle. In 1950, he joined the army just to get a job and a place to sleep. Sometimes, he got into trouble for drawing 3 focusing on guard duty. After leaving the army, Sempé moved to Paris and worked with the writer René Goscinny. Together, they 4 Little Nicolas, a playful schoolboy who has made people laugh for decades. Sempé drew inspiration from his own childhood memories for the comics. At the same time, his unique drawings, often watercolors or single sketches, slowly became famous worldwide. His characters 5 spoke; instead, they told rich stories through pictures alone. Over the years, his artwork appeared on the cover of The New Yorker more than a hundred times. Sempé kept drawing every day, capturing (刻画) childhood, city life and quiet moments. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 89. “Sempé was full of gentle humor and clever ideas,” said French President Emmanuel Macron at the time. “We’ll not 6 him.” 1．A．cartoonist B．musician C．novelist D．soldier 2．A．avoided B．failed C．missed D．passed 3．A．apart from B．along with C．because of D．instead of 4．A．created B．followed C．saved D．taught 5．A．always B．often C．rarely D．sometimes 6．A．forget B．forgive C．stop D．understand 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文讲述了法国著名漫画家让-雅克·桑贝（Jean-Jacques Sempé）的生平事迹。他有着艰难的童年，曾从事多种工作，加入军队后还因画画不专注站岗而惹麻烦。离开军队后，他与作家勒内·戈西尼合作创造了经典漫画形象小尼古拉。他的画作风格独特，在世界范围内广受欢迎，他一生坚持画画，于2022年去世，法国总统对其给予了高度评价。 1．句意：这种充满趣味的混乱场景是法国著名漫画家让-雅克·桑贝所绘制的有趣场景之一。 根据后文“Sempé did not just draw pictures. He told stories full of humor, rich details, and the joys of childhood.”可知桑贝是画画的，且结合常识可知，绘制漫画场景的应该是漫画家，cartoonist“漫画家”符合。musician“音乐家”、novelist“小说家”、soldier“士兵”均与画画无关。 2．句意：学校生活对他来说并不轻松，他在参加不同工作的考试时都失败了。 根据前文“School was not easy for him”可知学校生活对他不容易，所以推测他参加不同工作的考试时情况不好，failed“失败”符合。avoided“避免”、missed“错过”、passed“通过”均不符合语境。 3．句意：有时，他会因为画画而不专注于站岗而惹上麻烦。 根据前文“got into trouble”可知他惹上麻烦，是因为画画而没有专注于站岗，instead of“而不是，代替”符合。apart from“除了……之外”、along with“和……一起”、because of“因为”均不符合逻辑。 4．句意：他们一起创造了小尼古拉这个几十年来让人们开怀大笑的调皮小学生形象。 根据后文“Sempé drew inspiration from his own childhood memories for the comics.”可知桑贝从自己的童年记忆中为漫画汲取灵感，说明他们一起创造了小尼古拉这个形象，created“创造”符合。followed“跟随”、saved“拯救”、taught“教”均不符合语境。 5．句意：他的角色很少说话；相反，他们仅仅通过图片讲述丰富的故事。 根据后文“instead, they told rich stories through pictures alone”可知他们仅仅通过图片讲述丰富的故事，说明角色很少说话，rarely“很少”符合。always“总是”、often“经常”、sometimes“有时”均不符合语境。 6．句意：我们不会忘记他。 根据前文“Sempé was full of gentle humor and clever ideas”可知桑贝充满温和的幽默和聪明的想法，所以推测人们不会忘记他，forget“忘记”符合。forgive“原谅”、stop“停止”、understand“理解”均不符合语境。 Buy less, recycle more—it’s easy to say, but what does it mean? Conscious consumption (环保型消费) is all about making smart choices that benefit both the planet and you. To practice it, you can follow a few key rules. Suppose you are at a supermarket now. After you pay for your things, remember to choose 1 receipts (收据). Today many stores don’t offer printed receipts and have them emailed to you instead, which can greatly reduce the waste of paper. When it comes to fashion, before heading to the store for new clothes, give your old clothes a second 2 . You can fix a broken jacket or a broken bag. In addition, many stylists also suggest taking photos of your own clothes. When you are not sure whether a new item is necessary, a quick check on your phone can help 3 buying items you already have. Buying new digital products usually costs a lot. The best way to prevent this is not to 4 the latest model. Shop to meet your everyday needs—not just to keep up with fashion. In addition, you can look after your equipment in daily life, which helps lower the risk of damage and make it last longer. For example, laptops and headphones should be cleaned 5 so that they can stay in good condition even after years of service. Sometimes, if the shop offers a longer warranty (保修期), just pay for it. Such a choice allows you to get repairs done for free or at a very low price for several years. These rules might seem too challenging to follow at first. But in 2021, a research team found that people who practice conscious consumption feel more satisfied with their decisions. 6 , conscious consumers are often happier. So start small, even with just one environmentally-friendly habit. 1．A．usual B．special C．simple D．electronic 2．A．chance B．look C．hand D．time 3．A．recommend B．collect C．avoid D．order 4．A．look for B．worry about C．go after D．think of 5．A．directly B．regularly C．separately D．immediately 6．A．By the way B．After all C．Above all D．In other words 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文围绕环保型消费展开，介绍了践行环保消费的几条关键原则，包括选择电子收据、循环利用旧衣物、理性购买电子产品等，阐述了环保消费对个人和地球的益处，鼓励人们从点滴小事做起，养成环保的消费习惯。 1．句意：付款后，记得选择电子收据。 根据后文“如今许多商店不提供纸质收据，而是可以通过电子邮件发送收据，大大减少纸张浪费”，可知此处应选择“electronic”电子的。“usual”通常的，“special”特别的，“simple”简单的，均不符合减少纸张浪费的语境。 2．句意：句意：说到时尚，去商店买新衣服之前，给你的旧衣服第二次机会。 根据后文“你可以修补破夹克或破包，也有造型师建议给旧衣服拍照”，可知此处指让旧衣服再被利用，应用“chance”机会。“look”样子，“hand”手，“time”时间，均不符合让旧衣服重新使用的语境。 3．句意：当你不确定一件新物品是否必要时，快速查看手机上的照片可以帮你避免购买已经有的东西。 前文提到先给旧衣服拍照再判断是否需要买新的，目的是避免重复购买，应用“avoid”避免。“recommend”推荐，“collect”收集，“order”订购，均不符合语境。 4．句意：避免这种情况的最好方法就是不要追求最新款。 根据后文“不只是为了跟上潮流”，可知此处指不盲目追求最新款，应用“go after”追求。“look for”寻找，“worry about”担心，“think of”想到，均不符合语境。 5．句意：例如，笔记本电脑和耳机应该定期清洁，这样即使使用多年也能保持良好状态。 根据后文“这样它们可以多年保持良好状态”，可知此处指定期保养设备，应用“regularly”定期地。“directly”直接地，“separately”分别地，“immediately”立即，均不符合保养设备的语境。 6．句意：换句话说，环保消费者通常更快乐。 前文提到践行环保消费的人对自己的决定更满意，此处是对前文内容的进一步解释，应用“In other words”换句话说。“By the way”顺便说一下，“After all”毕竟，“Above all”最重要的是，均不符合上下文逻辑。 Dear friends, I am writing from China’s Tiangong Space Station, 400 kilometers above Earth! I share my tiny “apartment” with three other mice. Six Chinese astronauts are taking care of us. Last night, we 1 the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft with three of them. The trip took just over three hours and was very smooth. For humans, this is already a familiar journey, but for us mice, it’s a historic first! We are the first mammals (哺乳动物) to live in the Chinese space station. Reaching space was not easy. We were not born “space mice.” We were chosen from 300 2 after more than 60 days of tough training. The training tests were extremely difficult. I will tell you about two of them. First, we had to stand on a fast-spinning (旋转) rod. I held on tightly with my front paws (爪子) and kept moving my back legs to avoid 3 . My paws hurt badly, but I managed to last for 115 seconds, which was an excellent result. Then, the best-performing mice were placed in a small chamber and spun rapidly in different directions-first for 30 seconds, then longer. Every time I came out, I felt dizzy (眩晕) and the world seemed to spin. 4 , I had to walk on a narrow balance beam without falling, and I succeeded. Now that I’m here in Tiangong, I want to make every moment 5 . We will stay for about one week before returning to Earth. After that, scientists will study the changes in our bodies. Their research will help everyone better understand the 6 of life in space. Here’s to our great adventure among the stars! 1．A．left B．repaired C．entered D．followed 2．A．mice B．groups C．friends D．passengers 3．A．sleeping B．crying C．calming down D．falling off 4．A．Instead B．Immediately C．Luckily D．Nowadays 5．A．boring B．comfortable C．meaningful D．strange 6．A．colors B．effects C．length D．temperature 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文以一只太空小鼠的口吻，介绍了它与同伴从300只小鼠中经严格训练入选，搭乘神舟21号飞船进入天宫空间站的过程，以及在空间站的短期停留将为太空生命研究提供数据，助力人类探索太空生命的奥秘。 1．句意：昨晚，我们和其中三名宇航员一起进入了神舟21号飞船。 left离开；repaired修理；entered进入；followed跟随。根据下文“The trip took just over three hours and was very smooth.”可知，此处是指登上飞船开启太空之旅，“entered”符合语境。故选C。 2．句意：我们是从300只小鼠中，经过60多天的艰苦训练选拔出来的。 mice小鼠；groups组；friends朋友；passengers乘客。根据上文“I share my tiny ‘apartment’ with three other mice.”可知，此处是指选拔的对象是小鼠，“mice”符合语境。故选A。 3．句意：我用前爪紧紧抓住，不停移动后腿以避免掉下来。 sleeping睡觉；crying哭；calming down冷静；falling off掉落。根据上文“First, we had to stand on a fast-spinning rod.”可知，站在快速旋转的杆上，核心动作是“保持平衡、不坠落”，“falling off”符合训练场景。故选D。 4．句意：我必须立刻走上一根狭窄的平衡木，不能掉下来，我做到了。 Instead相反；Immediately立刻、马上；Luckily幸运地；Nowadays如今。根据上文“Every time I came out, I felt dizzy and the world seemed to spin.”和下文“I had to walk on a narrow balance beam without falling,”可知，上文提到 “从旋转舱出来后感到眩晕”，下文紧接着说 “要走平衡木”，两者动作衔接紧密、无时间间隔。“Immediately”恰好能体现这种动作连贯性，符合语境。故选B。 5．句意：既然我已经来到了天宫，我想让这里的每一刻都充满意义。 boring无聊的；comfortable舒适的；meaningful有意义的；strange奇怪的。根据下文“We will stay for about one week before returning to Earth. After that, scientists will study the changes in our bodies.”可知，停留一周后返回地球，科学家会研究“我们”身体的变化，说明小鼠的太空之旅肩负科研使命，“meaningful”符合语境。故选C。 6．句意：他们的研究将帮助所有人更好地理解太空生活的影响。 colors颜色；effects影响；length长度；temperature温度。根据上文“After that, scientists will study the changes in our bodies.”可知，研究小鼠身体的变化，目的是探究太空生活带来的影响，“effects”符合科研逻辑。故选B。 满分冲刺限时练 In today’s world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how students learn and deal with information. Imagine having a super-smart helper that can give you a hand when you need help with homework, answer questions, and even 1 books that fit your reading level and interests. With tools like smart learning systems and study apps, AI can find out students’ strengths and weaknesses and provide practice to help them improve certain skills. 2 , students can understand difficult topics more easily and learn at their own speed. What’s more, AI makes learning easier for everyone. With just a 3 , students can use all kinds of online learning materials wherever they are, opening the door to learning. AI can also encourage creativity by pushing students to think outside the box and try new ideas. Whether it is making digital art or composing music, students can show their talents in new ways. AI 4 tools can also help by giving ideas, checking grammar, and helping students choose better words. Still, every coin has two sides. AI is not always as 5 as it seems, because it can sometimes give wrong information. Depending too much on technology may also make some students less willing to think 6 . Too much screen time can also be harmful to students’ health, as it often means less exercise and fewer chances to build real-life social skills. While AI offers many exciting ways to learn, it is important to use it wisely. 1．A．arrange B．suggest C．review D．exchange 2．A．However B．Instead C．As a result D．At first 3．A．click B．tip C．research D．dictionary 4．A．drawing B．filming C．translating D．writing 5．A．dangerous B．helpful C．confusing D．popular 6．A．properly B．seriously C．independently D．automatically 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文讲述了人工智能（AI）正在改变学生的学习方式和信息处理方式，介绍了人工智能在学习中的优势，同时也指出了过度依赖人工智能可能带来的问题。 1．句意：想象一下，有一个超级智能的助手，在你需要家庭作业帮助时可以帮你一把，回答你的问题，甚至推荐适合你阅读水平和兴趣的书籍。 空后为“books that fit your reading level and interests”（适合你阅读水平和兴趣的书籍），结合选项，suggest“推荐”符合语境。arrange“安排”、review“复习”、exchange“交换”均不符。 2．句意：因此，学生们可以更容易地理解难懂的话题，并按照自己的速度学习。 前文提到人工智能能发现学生的优缺点并提供练习帮助他们提高技能，后文是前文带来的结果，应用As a result“因此”。However“然而”表转折，Instead“相反”表替代，At first“起初”表时间，均不符。 3．句意：只需点击一下，学生们无论在哪里都可以使用各种在线学习资料，为学习打开了大门。 结合常识，使用在线学习资料通常只需点击操作，a click“一次点击”符合语境。tip“建议”、research“研究”、dictionary“字典”均不符。 4．句意：人工智能写作工具也可以通过提供思路、检查语法和帮助学生选择更好的词汇来提供帮助。 根据后文“checking grammar, and helping students choose better words”（检查语法，帮助学生选择更好的词汇），可知是写作相关工具，writing“写作”符合。drawing“绘画”、filming“拍摄”、translating“翻译”均不符。 5．句意：人工智能并不总是像看起来那样有用，因为它有时会给出错误的信息。 后文提到人工智能会给出错误信息，是其不足，结合转折关系，helpful“有用的”符合语境。dangerous“危险的”、confusing“令人困惑的”、popular“受欢迎的”均不符。 6．句意：过度依赖技术也可能使一些学生不太愿意独立思考。 前文说过度依赖人工智能，会导致学生不愿自己思考，independently“独立地”符合语境。properly“正确地”、seriously“认真地”、automatically“自动地”均不符。 Three months ago, I moved to Paris to start college. I left behind everything I knew- my home, friends, and routines. At first, it felt 1 and challenging, but I quickly realised that college gives us a lot of free time, more than I have ever had in my life. Even though I take many classes, work part-time, and join student clubs, I still have hours each day outside the classroom. Many students do not use this time well. They sleep late, spend hours on social media, or watch TV, and as a result, they 2 chances to learn new skills or improve themselves. Attending class and completing homework is only the first step. If you want to make progress and become very good at something, you need to use your free time 3 . You can read books to learn new words, practice writing, try personal projects, or attend talks and workshops. Reading and thinking can also help you stay calmer and more 4 . You should exercise your mind instead of getting lost in PC games or on your smartphones. Free time is also a chance to learn from other people. Talking with friends, asking questions, listening carefully, and sharing 5 can teach you new ways of thinking and help you understand others better. You can see how much you grow and develop in a year if you plan your free time carefully. Free time can be your greatest 6 or your biggest waste. Choose activities that help you learn, improve, or help others, and make the most of every day. 1．A．familiar B．strange C．serious D．stupid 2．A．miss B．take C．value D．create 3．A．happily B．openly C．wisely D．privately 4．A．interested B．pleased C．touched D．focused 5．A．gifts B．ideas C．details D．reasons 6．A．advantage B．invention C．challenge D．honour 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．B 6．A 【导语】本文讲述了作者搬到巴黎上大学后发现自由时间很多，并建议学生明智地利用课余时间来提升自己。 1．句意：起初，一切感觉陌生且充满挑战。 前文提到作者离开了熟悉的家、朋友和生活环境，来到新地方应感到陌生。strange“陌生的”符合语境；familiar“熟悉的”、serious“严肃的”、stupid“愚蠢的”均不符合。 2．句意：他们睡懒觉、花数小时刷社交媒体或看电视，结果错过了学习新技能或提升自己的机会。 前文提到许多学生没有好好利用自由时间，后文说这些行为会导致错过机会。miss“错过”符合语境；take“拿”、value“重视”、create“创造”均不符合。 3．句意：如果你想取得进步并变得非常擅长某事，你需要明智地利用自由时间。 作者建议学生好好利用自由时间，wisely“明智地”符合语境；happily“快乐地”、openly“公开地”、privately“私下地”均不符合。 4．句意：阅读和思考也能帮助你保持更冷静、更专注。 阅读和思考有助于集中注意力。focused“专注的”符合语境；interested“感兴趣的”、pleased“高兴的”、touched“感动的”均不符合。 5．句意：与朋友交谈、提问、仔细倾听以及分享想法，可以教会你新的思维方式，并帮助你更好地理解他人。 与朋友交流时分享的是各自的想法。ideas“想法”符合语境；gifts“礼物”、details“细节”、reasons“原因”均不符合。 6．句意：自由时间可以成为你最大的优势，也可以成为你最大的浪费。 前文提到明智利用自由时间可以带来成长，反之则是浪费，因此自由时间可以成为一种优势。advantage“优势”符合语境；invention“发明”、challenge“挑战”、honour“荣誉”均不符合。 In the children’s story “Frog and Toad”, two friends make a big packet of cookies. The cookies are so delicious that they cannot stop eating them. Frog and Toad try to use willpower, but only to eat more, again and again. Here is the fact: Willpower isn’t as powerful as we think. Successful people do not rely on willpower to control their desires. 1 , many of them use “situational agency”. This means they design their environment so that they do not need to use willpower in the first place. For example, Zadie Smith has chosen to stay off social media. She doesn’t own a smartphone in her life. For her, this is the easiest way to 2 social media use. Jennifer Lopez keeps herself healthy by carrying water, fresh fruit, and vegetables with her wherever she goes. Situational agency is not just for famous people—it 3 for everyone. If you hate exercising, walking outdoors instead of running in the gym can help you keep doing it. That’s because being outdoors is more fun. 4 , exercising with a friend or listening to a favourite song also makes the experience more enjoyable. When you find fun in something, you are more likely to do it again. Another way is to create 5 between yourself and temptations (诱惑). In one study, students who left their phones in another room while studying earned higher grades. In another study, adults who stored unhealthy food at the top of shelves ate more healthily days later. Schools also have the power to make the situation better. When students are asked not to bring their phones to schools, teachers report that students make more eye contact and talk to one another more often. The lunchroom becomes 6 —exactly as it should be. Situational agency helps you deal with a world full of temptations. You cannot change the world, but you can decide what comes into your personal space. At the end of the “Frog and Toad” story, the two friends take the cookies outside and give them to the birds. Problem solved. 1．A．Therefore B．However C．Instead D．Besides 2．A．study B．check C．monitor D．avoid 3．A．asks B．works C．pays D．waits 4．A．Actually B．Luckily C．Similarly D．Surprisingly 5．A．distance B．balance C．connections D．possibilities 6．A．cleaner B．noisier C．more crowded D．more polite 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．A 6．B 【导语】本文以青蛙和蟾蜍的故事引入，指出意志力并非万能，成功人士常用“情境主导法”，通过设计环境远离诱惑，该方法适用于所有人与校园场景。 1．句意：相反，他们很多人使用“情境主导法”。 “依赖意志力控制欲望”与“使用‘情境主导法’”是转折替代关系，“Instead”表示“相反、反而”，符合语境。 2．句意：对她而言，这是避免使用社交媒体最简单的方式。 前文“Zadie Smith has chosen to stay off social media. She doesn’t own a smartphone”提示她要远离社交媒体，“avoid”表示 “避免”，符合语境。 3．句意：情境主导法不只适用于名人，它对每个人都有效。 “not just for famous people”表明该方法对每个人都有效，“works”表示“起作用、有效”，符合语境。 4．句意：同样地，和朋友一起锻炼或听喜欢的歌也会让体验更愉快。 前文提到户外锻炼更有趣，后文列举同样让锻炼愉快的方式，“Similarly”表示“同样地”，符合逻辑。 5．句意：另一种方法是在自己和诱惑之间制造距离。 后文提到把手机留在了另一个房间、把不健康的食品放在了架子的最上面，因此是拉开与诱惑的距离，“distance”表示“距离”，符合语境。 6．句意：餐厅变得更喧闹，这正是它本该有的样子。 前文提到学生禁止带手机后交流增多，因此食堂会变得更嘈杂，且后文说“正如它应该的那样”，暗示食堂本应有热闹的交谈声，“noisier”表示“更喧闹的”，符合语境。 Do you ever feel like you should only want to get happiness? Think again! Emotions (情绪) that are often unpleasant to feel, like anger and sadness, can actually be 1 too, according to experts. At the Emotion Science Lab at Texas A & M University, emotions are studied to see how they 2 people. And Heather Lench, the director of the lab, says negative emotions can act like a “Swiss Army Knife”, helping us in certain situations. For example, sadness is an emotion which is caused by losing a goal or desired result. People aren’t able to do anything about it. While doing nothing might feel like a waste of time, Lench says it can help us recover from failure. And when people are sad, they spend more time thinking, and things like memory and judgment 3 . Now, you may have felt angry when your computer stops working, or when you have been treated 4 . But Lench says that, when angry, you feel ready to act and focus on a problem. This helps us, because we can think faster and respond more quickly to tasks. Many people experience anxiety before a big event or decision. It’s also our body’s way of getting ready to face challenges. According to Lench, when we are anxious, we’re quicker to pick out risks (风险). The emotion can increase performance on things like studying for an exam, and it can even make our eyes widen, giving us a better 5 of danger. While boredom (无聊) is a less understood emotion, Lench says it seems to happen when our situation doesn’t cause any other kind of emotion. And she says researchers think boredom may encourage us to make a 6 in our lives, whether big or small. So, the next time you’re feeling one of these emotions, remember—it could be trying to give you a helping hand! 1．A．helpful B．terrible C．strange D．gentle 2．A．serve B．protect C．satisfy D．influence 3．A．disappear B．improve C．rise D．fail 4．A．politely B．luckily C．badly D．mainly 5．A．hobby B．job C．view D．mood 6．A．speech B．complaint C．mistake D．change 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍情绪科学实验室的研究，客观解释了愤怒、悲伤、焦虑、无聊等负面情绪并非只有坏处，反而在特定情境下能起到积极作用。 1．句意：专家表示，那些通常让人不悦的情绪，比如愤怒和悲伤，实际上也可能是有益的。 helpful有益的；terrible糟糕的；strange奇怪的；gentle温和的。根据下文“And Heather Lench, the director of the lab, says negative emotions can act like a ‘Swiss Army Knife’, helping us in certain situations.”可知，此处指负面情绪也可能是有益的。故选A。 2．句意：在得克萨斯农工大学的情绪科学实验室，研究人员对情绪进行研究，以了解它们如何影响人类。 serve服务；protect保护；satisfy使满意；influence影响。根据“emotions are studied to see how they...people”以及后文对各种情绪作用的说明可知，此处指研究情绪如何影响人类。故选D。 3．句意：当人们感到悲伤时，他们会花更多时间思考，而记忆力和判断力这类能力会得到提升。 disappear消失；improve提升；rise上升；fail失败。根据上文“when people are sad, they spend more time thinking”以及前文提到负面情绪有益可知，此处指记忆力和判断力会提升。故选B。 4．句意：当你的电脑死机或者你受到不公正对待时，你可能会感到愤怒。 politely礼貌地；luckily幸运地；badly恶劣地、糟糕地；mainly主要地。根据上文“you may have felt angry”可知，受到恶劣对待会让人愤怒，treated badly表示“受到不公正/恶劣对待”。故选C。 5．句意：这种情绪能够提高备考之类事情的表现，甚至还能让我们的眼睛睁大，让我们更好地觉察危险。 hobby爱好；job工作；view视野、看法；mood情绪。根据“it can even make our eyes widen, giving us a better...of danger”可知，眼睛睁大能获得更好的视野来觉察危险。故选C。 6．句意：她还表示，研究人员认为无聊可能会促使我们在生活中做出改变，无论改变是大是小。 speech演讲；complaint抱怨；mistake错误；change改变。根据“boredom may encourage us to make a...in our lives”以及前文负面情绪的益处可知，此处指无聊会促使人们做出改变。故选D。 Finding My Own Path I’ve been motivated (有积极性的), and sometimes demotivated (失去积极性的) by other people’s achievements all my life. When I was a teenager, a neighborhood friend won a marathon race. Feeling 1 , I started running regularly, but then two things happened and my attitude changed. First, a girl I met told me she was training for a “super,” which meant a 52.4-mile double marathon. And the next day, I went on my longest run --- 15 miles. To be honest, I hated it! Then I decided the only reason I’d ever run again was if a big dog was running after me! 2 , the girl made my achievement seem small and jogging was really boring to me. So I turned to cycling. I got a good bike and rode a lot. I even dreamed of entering cycling races until I visited my sister in San Diego. One day while she was at work, I borrowed her bike and went for a ride. However, I’d never expected to face such 3 before. The roads there went through large valleys, and I had to ride uphill for miles at a time! That day, I was tired and passed by about 100 4 bikers who were used to those roads. When I returned home, cycling suddenly didn’t seem as attractive as before. Over time, I’ve realized that constantly comparing myself to others only leads to 5 . It’s natural to feel inspired by others, but don’t let their success decide your own journey. True motivation comes from within, not from matching someone else’s achievements. Instead of 6 what others have achieved, find what truly makes you happy and fulfilled. Thus, you’ll find your own path to success. Remember, life isn’t about competing with others; it’s about becoming the best of yourself. 1．A．satisfied B．excited C．surprised D．encouraged 2．A．In addition B．After all C．For example D．As a result 3．A．dangers B．opportunities C．challenges D．adventures 4．A．active B．quick C．foreign D．local 5．A．disappointment B．progress C．success D．regret 6．A．complaining about B．focusing on C．giving up D．showing off 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章通过作者受他人成就激励，效仿他人，却挫败的经历，阐述了“做最好的自己，不要和他人比较”的道理。 1．句意：感到备受鼓舞，我开始定期跑步，但两件事的发生让我的态度改变。 前文“a neighborhood friend won a marathon race”提到邻居朋友赢了马拉松，朋友的成就让我受到鼓舞，encouraged“受鼓舞的”符合语境。satisfied“满意的”；excited“兴奋的”和“surprised“惊讶的”与“受到朋友赢得马拉松的影响开始定期跑步”的语境不符。 2．句意：毕竟，女孩的成就让我的成绩相形见绌，慢跑对我来说真的很无聊。 根据“First, a girl I met told me she was training for a “super,” which meant a 52.4-mile double marathon. And the next day, I went on my longest run—15 miles. To be honest, I hated it!”可知，一个女孩在练习“超级马拉松”，作者受到刺激，第二天跑了最长的15英里，作者不喜欢跑这么长，同时作者跑了15英里，而女孩要跑52.4英里的超级马拉松，这使作者的成就显得渺小。此处After all符合语境，意为“毕竟”。In addition“此外”；For example“例如”和As a result“结果”与“女孩练习超级马拉松，而自己最长只跑了15英里受到刺激”的语境不符。 3．句意：然而，我从未预料到会面临如此多的挑战。 下文“The roads there went through large valleys, and I had to ride uphill for miles at a time!”提到道路穿过大山谷，要连续上坡骑行数英里，可知此处challenges符合语境，意为“挑战”。dangers“危险”；opportunities“机遇”和adventures“冒险”与“骑行中遇到的连续上坡路所面临的挑战”的语境不符。 4．句意：那天，我很累，并被大约100名习惯了这些道路的本地骑行者超过。 “bikers who were used to those roads”表示“习惯了这些道路的骑行者”，local意为“本地的”，符合“习惯道路”的语境。active“活跃的”；quick“快速的”和foreign“外国的”与“习惯道路”的语境不符。 5．句意：久而久之，我意识到不断地和他人比较只会带来失望。 根据前文“Then I decided the only reason I’d ever run again was if a big dog was running after me!”和“When I returned home, cycling suddenly didn’t seem as attractive as before.”可知，作者两次因模仿他人而受挫，所以得出“比较只会带来失望”的结论，disappointment“失望”符合语境。progress“进步”；success“成功”和regret“后悔”与“和他人比较”的语境不符。 6．句意：不要专注于他人所取得的成就，找到真正让你快乐和满足的事物。 根据“don’t let their success decide your own journey”和“find what truly makes you happy and fulfilled”可知，此处表达的是“不要专注于他人的成就”，focusing on“专注于”符合语境。complaining about“抱怨”；giving up“放弃”和showing off“炫耀”与“不要看着他人成功影响自己，而要找到真正让自己快乐和满足的事物”的语境不符。 2 备战新中考，天天有收获，周周有进步，月月有突破！ 1 备战新中考，天天有收获，周周有进步，月月有突破！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 备战2026年中考英语重难点热点押题预测系列，一线教师制作遴选。 备战2026年中考英语重难点热点押题预测系列，一线教师制作遴选。 专题02 完形填空（热点新题速递第二期）15篇 选题说明：本节选题60%来自于上海近三年真题及模考真题，40%为押题预测，难易适中，适合中考冲刺刷题使用。   押   题   精   练 基础入门限时练 Are you an honest person? Do you try to tell the truth at all times? In reality, nearly everyone lies from time to time. Some scientists even believe that to lie is human. They see lying as a natural part of who we are. Research 1 this view. In one study, they asked volunteers to keep a diary of their daily conversations. The results were surprising: just about everyone lied once or twice a day. Not every lie is a whopper (弥天大谎), of course. Many times we aren’t 2 with people in order to avoid hurting their feelings. At other times, we may lie to improve our own self-image. How big was that fish you caught? Well ... maybe you added a couple of inches to its length to impress your friends. And we also lie to try to 3 our mistakes or bad behavior. Scientists believe that lying probably got its start shortly after the development of 4 . Before humans had this ability, they could only communicate with gestures or by making different sounds. But once they learned to use words, they could share ideas—and also make up false ones. As ancient men competed for food and other resources, lying to others turned out to be a better way than fighting with them. Today, children begin to learn to lie between the ages of two and five. As we get older, we get better at lying. When we’re adults, most of us have become quite good at lying. However, humans 5 have a need to trust other people. This makes most of us quite poor at detecting (发现) the lies told by others. Scientists believe that there may also be some physical reasons for lying. They have found the brains of people who often lie are 6 . The differences enable them to lie more often and think up lies faster. 1．A．needs B．questions C．supports D．challenges 2．A．careful B．honest C．satisfied D．patient 3．A．realize B．make C．correct D．hide 4．A．language B．culture C．industry D．education 5．A．almost B．never C．also D．ever 6．A．different B．same C．strong D．unhealthy Imagine you are hiking in the woods. Suddenly you see a huge wooden giant under the trees. Don’t worry! It will not hurt you. It is a sculpture by Thomas Dambo, and it is made completely from trash. Thomas grew up in a poor family in Denmark. His father had a second-hand bike shop, which taught him from an early age that old things can still be valuable. As a child, he was 1 and a real “builder”. 2 he had no money to buy materials, riding his bike to collect waste from local bins and building sites became the most common thing he did in his childhood. He said, “If I have an idea, I must make it right away with things around me.” In 2005, he started his recycled art journey while studying design. At first, he made thousands of colorful birdhouses from recycled wood. These works made him understand that creating with trash was not just a hobby, but a way to 3 environmental ideas. Now Thomas’s art is famous all over the world. Most of his recent works are giants. These giants are very big. People can even sit inside some of them. He 4 these giants outside and into nature to make them look real and alive, such as resting on trees or sitting under bridges. They can be found in forests, mountains, and grasslands in many countries around the world. He wants people to experience the 5 of trees, lakes, and wildlife, and to get into places they may have never been before. His works attract 4.5 million visitors every year. He wants people to look at trash 6 and hopes to show everyone that trash can be beautiful and useful. Above all, he hopes his environmental message will be known to everyone. 1．A．careful B．strict C．creative D．helpful 2．A．Before B．Since C．If D．Unless 3．A．accept B．collect C．change D．spread 4．A．takes up B．puts up C．picks up D．sets up 5．A．beauty B．study C．health D．sound 6．A．naturally B．proudly C．differently D．seriously Last winter, something strange happened in Maple Ridge Town—the stars disappeared. Not just a few. All of them. People first noticed it on a clear Monday night. The sky looked 1 dark. At first, residents thought it was thick clouds, but the weather report said the sky was perfectly clear. The next night, the same thing happened. Children stood outside 2 the sky. “Where are they?” they asked. Even the brightest stars were gone. Soon, the town became noisy with theories. Some blamed air pollution. Others thought a new factory light had covered the sky. A few joked that aliens stole the stars. Seeing the 3 , the town organized a “Night Sky Investigation Team” of students and teachers. They checked pollution levels, which were normal. They drove to the hills to see if stars were visible from higher places—but 4 changed. At last, a science teacher named Mr. Ray made a 5 discovery. A new shopping centre had recently installed extremely bright advertisements that lit up the entire sky. The lights were so strong they blocked the stars from view. The town official quickly ordered the lights to be turned down after 8 p.m. That night, the stars returned—first a few, then hundreds. People cheered from their windows. Students later created posters saying, “Less Light, More Stars,” 6 the town to use outdoor lights wisely. The stars had not disappeared—they had only been hidden. 1．A．unusually B．suddenly C．impossibly D．especially 2．A．waving at B．pointing at C．reaching for D．rising into 3．A．chance B．result C．worry D．damage 4．A．everything B．something C．nothing D．anything 5．A．curious B．possible C．medical D．surprising 6．A．allowing B．reminding C．inviting D．requiring “Buy One Get One Free” is one of the most famous phrases in the shopping world. It sounds like a fantastic gift to customers, but it is actually a clever marketing trick. This simple deal makes people buy things they 1 planned to purchase. It is not just about selling products; it is about playing a fun game with our brains. The biggest reason BOGO works is the magic word: “free.” When human eyes see this word, logic (逻辑) often disappears. 2 we don’t really need a second bottle of shampoo, getting something for free makes us excited right away. It feels like winning a small prize, and nobody wants to miss out on that. Our brains care about only 3 , not the cost. Another way this trick works is that it changes the way we see value. Shoppers start comparing quantities (数量) instead of checking the actual price. We naturally tell ourselves, “Two is definitely 4 than one!” This makes the deal feel smarter and more rewarding. We often turn a blind eye to the fact that the shops perhaps have raised the price a little bit in advance. We just get too excited about having two items instead of one. BOGO is also great at stopping “purchase guilt.” When people spend money on things they don’t need, they might feel terrible. However, BOGO 5 this. We tell ourselves, “I am actually saving money!” This gives us an excuse to buy things we don’t really need. There is also a “stock-up” effect. People start thinking about the future. They tell themselves, “I will use this one day.” This makes shoppers fill their baskets faster. For stores, this is brilliant because it helps clear out unsold products 6 . All in all, BOGO is a winner because it is simple. It offers instant happiness without complex math. It is a perfect example of how a “free” gift is actually a powerful sales tool. 1．A．always B．often C．sometimes D．never 2．A．Because B．As soon as C．Even if D．Unless 3．A．the quality B．the benefit C． the magic D．the needs 4．A．better B．heavier C．stronger D．luckier 5．A．mentions B．allows C．fixes D．warns 6．A．carefully B．quickly C．gently D．separately We all have off-days that are usually quite unpleasant. For Joe, one day was a perfect example of such a terrible time. From early morning, unexpected and unlucky things kept happening, turning his common day into a total 1 . Joe later described the day like this: When I was making my breakfast, the milk bottle fell over after I opened it. The milk spilled all over the table and got me all wet. I was so upset, but there was hardly any time for me to clean up the mess or put on a clean shirt before the school bus came. And then everything just kept 2 , and I couldn’t figure out why. On the way to school, I caught sight of myself in a store window, which made me freeze right there. My hair stuck up high on one side, as if it was trying to reach the sky. And the shirt I put on 3 didn’t match my trousers at all. People walking by looked at me. Some of them snickered. One kid even pointed at me. I stood rooted to the sidewalk and couldn’t move. I felt so 4 that I just wanted to hide. After getting to school, I went straight to the water fountain. I wanted to wet my wild hair down. I pushed the button, but nothing came out. When I pushed it again and looked closely to see what was wrong, all of a sudden, the water shot up right into my face. My heart raced as I stood there, my face burning hot. Well, my hair looked a bit better, but now my shirt was 5 wet. And as if things couldn’t get any worse, I realized the water from the fountain had flowed all over my school bag too. I quietly sat down at my desk, hoping that 6 would notice me. But Mr. Stone looked right at me and smiled, “Joe, looks like you just had a water adventure today!” The whole class burst into laughter. 1．A．danger B．desire C．delay D．disaster 2．A．falling behind B．going wrong C．building up D．getting lost 3．A．in a hurry B．all the way C．with great care D．on time 4．A．limited B．frightened C．embarrassed D．wounded 5．A．completely B．finally C．exactly D．properly 6．A．somebody B．anybody C．everybody D．nobody 提升培优限时练 Is Drinking Juice a Wise Choice? Juice tastes good. Many people, 1 kids, love drinking it. But is it wise and healthy to regularly drink juice? We asked three experts for their opinions. Bec Reynolds, a nutritionist (营养学家) Drinking water is the best choice. However, if you don’t like it and cannot drink milk, then it’s better to drink juice than to have drinks that are “worse”, like soft drinks. Both juice and soft drinks are sugary, but juice often contains some vitamins. It would be better to drink juice that has been made from many different vegetables. Fewer than one in 100 children eat 2 vegetables and vegetables are very important for the growth of your body. David Manton, a 3 There are two main problems with drinking fruit juice. First, the sugar in it feeds the bacteria (细菌) on your teeth. These bacteria can 4 causing tooth decay (蛀牙). Here in Australia, nearly half of all six-year-olds have at least one hole in their teeth. Drinks like fruit juice are part of the reason for this. Second, the acid in many different fruit juices can destroy the hard outer coating (覆盖层) of your teeth. Once it’s gone, it can’t grow back. Sandro Demaio, a doctor Fruits like oranges and apples contain fiber (纤维素). Fiber has many health 5 . First it slows down our eating. Second, it makes us feel full for longer. And third, it slows the release of the sugars from the fruit into our blood. This helps to reduce our chances of gaining weight which can lead to many health problems. When we turn apples into apple juice, we remove most of the fiber. Sometimes, even the vitamins are lost. What we don’t lose, though, is the sugar. 6 , it’s best not to drink juice. 1．A．only B．possibly C．suddenly D．especially 2．A．fresh B．boiled C．enough D．seasonal 3．A．cook B．dentist C．farmer D．scientist 4．A．end up B．focus on C．put off D．think about 5．A．solutions B．benefits C．organizations D．problems 6．A．Besides B．However C．In conclusion D．For example You may notice that horses appear in many Chinese idioms. These horse-related sayings offer fascinating glimpses into Chinese culture and ancient 1 . “A horse that covers a thousand miles” is perhaps the most famous horse idiom. It describes someone with extraordinary talent or potential. Chinese parents often use this phrase to 2 their children, expecting them to become “thousand-mile horses” who achieve great things. The idiom comes from ancient times when people believed certain legendary (传奇的) horses could run 1, 000 miles in a day. “A swift horse needs a good rider” adds another layer to this idea. While talented people (“swift horses”)might be common, good leaders who can recognize talent (“good riders”) are rare. This saying reminds us that having talent isn’t enough—you need someone who 3 you and gives you opportunities. “Ride a horse while looking for a better one” describes someone who keeps searching for better opportunities while staying in their present situation. Chinese people use this idiom to describe practical, 4 people who never stop improving themselves. “An old horse knows the way” celebrates the wisdom that comes with 5 . Just as an old horse remembers the safest paths through mountains, experienced people can guide others through difficult situations. This idiom shows Chinese respect for elders and their accumulated knowledge. “A painted horse won’t run” warns against valuing appearance over substance (实质). No matter how beautifully you paint a horse, it will never gallop (驰骋). 6 , fancy promises without real action are worthless. This idiom teaches Chinese to value practical results over empty words. These horse idioms reveal how ancient Chinese people observed horses’ strength, speed, and intelligence, turning these observations into timeless lessons about human, nature and success. 1．A．will B．wonder C．victory D．wisdom 2．A．praise B．encourage C．remind D．arrange 3．A．agrees with B．cares for C．depends on D．believes in 4．A．humorous B．shy C．ambitious D．lazy 5．A．ability B．growth C．experience D．honour 6．A．Simply B．Exactly C．Properly D．Similarly Sempé’s World of Fun On a busy street in France, Little Nicolas and his friends ran across the road, shouting and laughing. Not even the traffic police could stop them. This playful chaos (混乱) is one of the funny scenes drawn by Jean-Jacques Sempé, a famous French 1 . Sempé did not just draw pictures. He told stories full of humor, rich details, and the joys of childhood. Sempé was born in 1932 in a small town in France. He had a hard childhood and spent part of it living with foster parents (养父养母). School was not easy for him, and he 2 exams for several different jobs. To earn money, he sold tooth powder door to door and delivered wine by bicycle. In 1950, he joined the army just to get a job and a place to sleep. Sometimes, he got into trouble for drawing 3 focusing on guard duty. After leaving the army, Sempé moved to Paris and worked with the writer René Goscinny. Together, they 4 Little Nicolas, a playful schoolboy who has made people laugh for decades. Sempé drew inspiration from his own childhood memories for the comics. At the same time, his unique drawings, often watercolors or single sketches, slowly became famous worldwide. His characters 5 spoke; instead, they told rich stories through pictures alone. Over the years, his artwork appeared on the cover of The New Yorker more than a hundred times. Sempé kept drawing every day, capturing (刻画) childhood, city life and quiet moments. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 89. “Sempé was full of gentle humor and clever ideas,” said French President Emmanuel Macron at the time. “We’ll not 6 him.” 1．A．cartoonist B．musician C．novelist D．soldier 2．A．avoided B．failed C．missed D．passed 3．A．apart from B．along with C．because of D．instead of 4．A．created B．followed C．saved D．taught 5．A．always B．often C．rarely D．sometimes 6．A．forget B．forgive C．stop D．understand Buy less, recycle more—it’s easy to say, but what does it mean? Conscious consumption (环保型消费) is all about making smart choices that benefit both the planet and you. To practice it, you can follow a few key rules. Suppose you are at a supermarket now. After you pay for your things, remember to choose 1 receipts (收据). Today many stores don’t offer printed receipts and have them emailed to you instead, which can greatly reduce the waste of paper. When it comes to fashion, before heading to the store for new clothes, give your old clothes a second 2 . You can fix a broken jacket or a broken bag. In addition, many stylists also suggest taking photos of your own clothes. When you are not sure whether a new item is necessary, a quick check on your phone can help 3 buying items you already have. Buying new digital products usually costs a lot. The best way to prevent this is not to 4 the latest model. Shop to meet your everyday needs—not just to keep up with fashion. In addition, you can look after your equipment in daily life, which helps lower the risk of damage and make it last longer. For example, laptops and headphones should be cleaned 5 so that they can stay in good condition even after years of service. Sometimes, if the shop offers a longer warranty (保修期), just pay for it. Such a choice allows you to get repairs done for free or at a very low price for several years. These rules might seem too challenging to follow at first. But in 2021, a research team found that people who practice conscious consumption feel more satisfied with their decisions. 6 , conscious consumers are often happier. So start small, even with just one environmentally-friendly habit. 1．A．usual B．special C．simple D．electronic 2．A．chance B．look C．hand D．time 3．A．recommend B．collect C．avoid D．order 4．A．look for B．worry about C．go after D．think of 5．A．directly B．regularly C．separately D．immediately 6．A．By the way B．After all C．Above all D．In other words Dear friends, I am writing from China’s Tiangong Space Station, 400 kilometers above Earth! I share my tiny “apartment” with three other mice. Six Chinese astronauts are taking care of us. Last night, we 1 the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft with three of them. The trip took just over three hours and was very smooth. For humans, this is already a familiar journey, but for us mice, it’s a historic first! We are the first mammals (哺乳动物) to live in the Chinese space station. Reaching space was not easy. We were not born “space mice.” We were chosen from 300 2 after more than 60 days of tough training. The training tests were extremely difficult. I will tell you about two of them. First, we had to stand on a fast-spinning (旋转) rod. I held on tightly with my front paws (爪子) and kept moving my back legs to avoid 3 . My paws hurt badly, but I managed to last for 115 seconds, which was an excellent result. Then, the best-performing mice were placed in a small chamber and spun rapidly in different directions-first for 30 seconds, then longer. Every time I came out, I felt dizzy (眩晕) and the world seemed to spin. 4 , I had to walk on a narrow balance beam without falling, and I succeeded. Now that I’m here in Tiangong, I want to make every moment 5 . We will stay for about one week before returning to Earth. After that, scientists will study the changes in our bodies. Their research will help everyone better understand the 6 of life in space. Here’s to our great adventure among the stars! 1．A．left B．repaired C．entered D．followed 2．A．mice B．groups C．friends D．passengers 3．A．sleeping B．crying C．calming down D．falling off 4．A．Instead B．Immediately C．Luckily D．Nowadays 5．A．boring B．comfortable C．meaningful D．strange 6．A．colors B．effects C．length D．temperature 满分冲刺限时练 In today’s world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how students learn and deal with information. Imagine having a super-smart helper that can give you a hand when you need help with homework, answer questions, and even 1 books that fit your reading level and interests. With tools like smart learning systems and study apps, AI can find out students’ strengths and weaknesses and provide practice to help them improve certain skills. 2 , students can understand difficult topics more easily and learn at their own speed. What’s more, AI makes learning easier for everyone. With just a 3 , students can use all kinds of online learning materials wherever they are, opening the door to learning. AI can also encourage creativity by pushing students to think outside the box and try new ideas. Whether it is making digital art or composing music, students can show their talents in new ways. AI 4 tools can also help by giving ideas, checking grammar, and helping students choose better words. Still, every coin has two sides. AI is not always as 5 as it seems, because it can sometimes give wrong information. Depending too much on technology may also make some students less willing to think 6 . Too much screen time can also be harmful to students’ health, as it often means less exercise and fewer chances to build real-life social skills. While AI offers many exciting ways to learn, it is important to use it wisely. 1．A．arrange B．suggest C．review D．exchange 2．A．However B．Instead C．As a result D．At first 3．A．click B．tip C．research D．dictionary 4．A．drawing B．filming C．translating D．writing 5．A．dangerous B．helpful C．confusing D．popular 6．A．properly B．seriously C．independently D．automatically Three months ago, I moved to Paris to start college. I left behind everything I knew- my home, friends, and routines. At first, it felt 1 and challenging, but I quickly realised that college gives us a lot of free time, more than I have ever had in my life. Even though I take many classes, work part-time, and join student clubs, I still have hours each day outside the classroom. Many students do not use this time well. They sleep late, spend hours on social media, or watch TV, and as a result, they 2 chances to learn new skills or improve themselves. Attending class and completing homework is only the first step. If you want to make progress and become very good at something, you need to use your free time 3 . You can read books to learn new words, practice writing, try personal projects, or attend talks and workshops. Reading and thinking can also help you stay calmer and more 4 . You should exercise your mind instead of getting lost in PC games or on your smartphones. Free time is also a chance to learn from other people. Talking with friends, asking questions, listening carefully, and sharing 5 can teach you new ways of thinking and help you understand others better. You can see how much you grow and develop in a year if you plan your free time carefully. Free time can be your greatest 6 or your biggest waste. Choose activities that help you learn, improve, or help others, and make the most of every day. 1．A．familiar B．strange C．serious D．stupid 2．A．miss B．take C．value D．create 3．A．happily B．openly C．wisely D．privately 4．A．interested B．pleased C．touched D．focused 5．A．gifts B．ideas C．details D．reasons 6．A．advantage B．invention C．challenge D．honour In the children’s story “Frog and Toad”, two friends make a big packet of cookies. The cookies are so delicious that they cannot stop eating them. Frog and Toad try to use willpower, but only to eat more, again and again. Here is the fact: Willpower isn’t as powerful as we think. Successful people do not rely on willpower to control their desires. 1 , many of them use “situational agency”. This means they design their environment so that they do not need to use willpower in the first place. For example, Zadie Smith has chosen to stay off social media. She doesn’t own a smartphone in her life. For her, this is the easiest way to 2 social media use. Jennifer Lopez keeps herself healthy by carrying water, fresh fruit, and vegetables with her wherever she goes. Situational agency is not just for famous people—it 3 for everyone. If you hate exercising, walking outdoors instead of running in the gym can help you keep doing it. That’s because being outdoors is more fun. 4 , exercising with a friend or listening to a favourite song also makes the experience more enjoyable. When you find fun in something, you are more likely to do it again. Another way is to create 5 between yourself and temptations (诱惑). In one study, students who left their phones in another room while studying earned higher grades. In another study, adults who stored unhealthy food at the top of shelves ate more healthily days later. Schools also have the power to make the situation better. When students are asked not to bring their phones to schools, teachers report that students make more eye contact and talk to one another more often. The lunchroom becomes 6 —exactly as it should be. Situational agency helps you deal with a world full of temptations. You cannot change the world, but you can decide what comes into your personal space. At the end of the “Frog and Toad” story, the two friends take the cookies outside and give them to the birds. Problem solved. 1．A．Therefore B．However C．Instead D．Besides 2．A．study B．check C．monitor D．avoid 3．A．asks B．works C．pays D．waits 4．A．Actually B．Luckily C．Similarly D．Surprisingly 5．A．distance B．balance C．connections D．possibilities 6．A．cleaner B．noisier C．more crowded D．more polite Do you ever feel like you should only want to get happiness? Think again! Emotions (情绪) that are often unpleasant to feel, like anger and sadness, can actually be 1 too, according to experts. At the Emotion Science Lab at Texas A & M University, emotions are studied to see how they 2 people. And Heather Lench, the director of the lab, says negative emotions can act like a “Swiss Army Knife”, helping us in certain situations. For example, sadness is an emotion which is caused by losing a goal or desired result. People aren’t able to do anything about it. While doing nothing might feel like a waste of time, Lench says it can help us recover from failure. And when people are sad, they spend more time thinking, and things like memory and judgment 3 . Now, you may have felt angry when your computer stops working, or when you have been treated 4 . But Lench says that, when angry, you feel ready to act and focus on a problem. This helps us, because we can think faster and respond more quickly to tasks. Many people experience anxiety before a big event or decision. It’s also our body’s way of getting ready to face challenges. According to Lench, when we are anxious, we’re quicker to pick out risks (风险). The emotion can increase performance on things like studying for an exam, and it can even make our eyes widen, giving us a better 5 of danger. While boredom (无聊) is a less understood emotion, Lench says it seems to happen when our situation doesn’t cause any other kind of emotion. And she says researchers think boredom may encourage us to make a 6 in our lives, whether big or small. So, the next time you’re feeling one of these emotions, remember—it could be trying to give you a helping hand! 1．A．helpful B．terrible C．strange D．gentle 2．A．serve B．protect C．satisfy D．influence 3．A．disappear B．improve C．rise D．fail 4．A．politely B．luckily C．badly D．mainly 5．A．hobby B．job C．view D．mood 6．A．speech B．complaint C．mistake D．change Finding My Own Path I’ve been motivated (有积极性的), and sometimes demotivated (失去积极性的) by other people’s achievements all my life. When I was a teenager, a neighborhood friend won a marathon race. Feeling 1 , I started running regularly, but then two things happened and my attitude changed. First, a girl I met told me she was training for a “super,” which meant a 52.4-mile double marathon. And the next day, I went on my longest run --- 15 miles. To be honest, I hated it! Then I decided the only reason I’d ever run again was if a big dog was running after me! 2 , the girl made my achievement seem small and jogging was really boring to me. So I turned to cycling. I got a good bike and rode a lot. I even dreamed of entering cycling races until I visited my sister in San Diego. One day while she was at work, I borrowed her bike and went for a ride. However, I’d never expected to face such 3 before. The roads there went through large valleys, and I had to ride uphill for miles at a time! That day, I was tired and passed by about 100 4 bikers who were used to those roads. When I returned home, cycling suddenly didn’t seem as attractive as before. Over time, I’ve realized that constantly comparing myself to others only leads to 5 . It’s natural to feel inspired by others, but don’t let their success decide your own journey. True motivation comes from within, not from matching someone else’s achievements. Instead of 6 what others have achieved, find what truly makes you happy and fulfilled. Thus, you’ll find your own path to success. Remember, life isn’t about competing with others; it’s about becoming the best of yourself. 1．A．satisfied B．excited C．surprised D．encouraged 2．A．In addition B．After all C．For example D．As a result 3．A．dangers B．opportunities C．challenges D．adventures 4．A．active B．quick C．foreign D．local 5．A．disappointment B．progress C．success D．regret 6．A．complaining about B．focusing on C．giving up D．showing off 8 备战新中考，天天有收获，周周有进步，月月有突破！ 13 备战新中考，天天有收获，周周有进步，月月有突破！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $