2026届最新高考英语模拟三轮冲刺之七选五15篇（浙江专用）

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2026届最新高考模拟三轮冲刺卷之（浙江专用） 七选五15篇 Passage 1 Relocating from one country to another is exciting, but it is also a challenging experience. Shifting to a completely new culture almost always results in a culture shock for all people. 1 Some hardly notice its effect at all, while others can find it very difficult to adapt to their new environment. I grew up in a small town in Slovakia, where most of the information I had about America came from its movies, and the purpose of them is always to entertain viewers, while details of American life may not be precisely described. I had imagined a thousand possibilities of what life in America would be like. 2 Americans find it easy to make casual friends. They become friends first and build trust later if at all. Americans make friends and become relatively close in no time. 3 In my culture, we believe in building friendships and staying connected after the trust is built. Only after coming to America did I realize that my self-identification as a reserved person is part of my cultural identity with Slovakian culture. 4 Americans find it uncomfortable if others stand too close. When friends or family greet, they give a short hug and step aside to have some distance for conversation. We Slovakian people like to speak sitting or standing close to each other. Also, it’s considered disrespectful to keep a large distance during the conversation. Part of the excitement of living in a new culture is learning about how it differs from my own culture. 5 By learning to understand and navigate the culture of another country, I have become a more open-minded person. It has taught me to shape my own cultural identity. A．But it’s easy for them to disappear from one another’s life. B．Different people might experience culture shock differently. C．It is therefore necessary to know how to handle culture shock. D．I always compare my values and customs with those in America. E．Another shocking observation for me was the informality of the Americans. F．American culture is also different from mine in terms of a sense of personal space. G．But I had never expected that I would have a culture shock once I was actually there. 【答案】1．B 2．G 3．A 4．F 5．D 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者从斯洛伐克移居美国后经历的文化冲击，以及通过对比两国文化差异，作者变得更加开放包容的心路历程。 1．由上文“Shifting to a completely new culture almost always results in a culture shock for all people. (移居到一个全新的文化环境几乎总会给所有人带来文化冲击。)”以及下文“Some hardly notice its effect at all, while others can find it very difficult to adapt to their new environment.(有些人几乎完全注意不到它的影响，而另一些人则发现很难适应新环境。)”可知，本空要说不同的人对文化冲击的感受不同，B选项“Different people might experience culture shock differently. (不同的人可能会以不同的方式经历文化冲击。)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“culture shock”指代上文的“culture shock”，且该选项中的“differently”与下文的“Some...while others...”相呼应，表示人们对文化冲击的反应各不相同。 2．由上文“I had imagined a thousand possibilities of what life in America would be like. (我曾想象过在美国生活会是什么样的一千种可能。)”可知，本空要与上文形成转折，说明实际情况与想象不同，G选项“But I had never expected that I would have a culture shock once I was actually there. (但我从未想到一旦真正到了那里，我会经历文化冲击。)”能承接上文，符合题意，该选项中的“But”与上文形成转折关系，“there”指代上文的“America”。 3．由上文“Americans make friends and become relatively close in no time. (美国人交朋友并在短时间内变得相对亲密。)”以及下文“In my culture, we believe in building friendships and staying connected after the trust is built. (在我的文化中，我们相信建立友谊并在信任建立后保持联系。)”可知，本空要说美国交友方式的特点——容易亲近也容易疏远，A选项“But it’s easy for them to disappear from one another’s life. (但他们也很容易从彼此的生活中消失。)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“But”与上文形成转折，“them”指代上文的“Americans”，说明美国交友方式与斯洛伐克文化的差异。 4．由下文“Americans find it uncomfortable if others stand too close. (如果别人站得太近，美国人会感到不舒服。)”以及“We Slovakian people like to speak sitting or standing close to each other. (我们斯洛伐克人喜欢坐着或站着近距离交谈。)”可知，本空要说个人空间感的差异，F选项“American culture is also different from mine in terms of a sense of personal space. (美国文化在个人空间感方面也与我的文化不同。)”能引出下文，符合题意，该选项中的“a sense of personal space”与下文的“stand too close”“distance”相呼应，“also”表示这是另一个文化差异。 5．由上文“Part of the excitement of living in a new culture is learning about how it differs from my own culture. (生活在一种新文化中的兴奋部分在于了解它与我自己文化的不同之处。)”以及下文“By learning to understand and navigate the culture of another country, I have become a more open-minded person. (通过学会理解和驾驭另一种国家的文化，我变成了一个更加开放包容的人。)”可知，本空要说作者如何具体地对比两国文化，D选项“I always compare my values and customs with those in America. (我总是将自己的价值观和习俗与美国的进行比较。)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“compare...with...”与上文的“differs from”相呼应，“values and customs”也与下文的“shape my own cultural identity”相衔接。 Passage 2 In an age of digital distraction, speed is celebrated. We skim news headlines, scroll social media, and jump between texts, treating reading as a task to finish quickly rather than an experience to enjoy. 1 Yet a quiet movement called slow reading is encouraging people to rediscover the depth and joy of reading at a gentle pace. Slow reading is the practice of engaging with a text mindfully, taking time to understand ideas, appreciate language, and reflect on meaning. It contrasts sharply with speed reading, which prioritizes quantity over quality, and digital reading, which encourages skimming and multitasking. 2 It is a richer, more meaningful way to interact with written words. When we read slowly, we activate deeper parts of the brain involved in analysis, empathy, and reflection. The rise of digital media has made slow reading harder to practice. Screens are designed for quick consumption, with hyperlinks, notifications, and short paragraphs that discourage deep focus. 3 This “digital attention deficit（缺失）” affects learning, work, and mental well-being. 4 It applies to any text, from articles to poems. Simple techniques can help anyone adopt the practice: setting aside dedicated time without devices, reading aloud, taking notes, and pausing to reflect on key points. These small changes turn reading from a hurried chore into a calming, rewarding activity. The slow reading movement is not against technology or progress. It simply reminds us that reading is a human experience, not a performance criterion. By slowing down, we reconnect with the power of words to inspire, challenge, and transform us. In a fast-paced world, slow reading is not just a skill. 5 . A．It is a form of self-care. B．Slow reading is not just for books. C．It reduces stress and improves mental clarity. D．Advocates argue that slow reading is not inefficient. E．A wide range of content is easily accessible on digital devices. F．This rushed approach weakens comprehension, memory, and critical thinking. G．Many people admit failing to read a long article or book without feeling restless. 【答案】1．F 2．D 3．G 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文在数字时代人们普遍习惯快速碎片化阅读的背景下，介绍了慢阅读的定义、价值、实践方法与核心理念，倡导人们在快节奏生活中践行慢阅读，重新发掘阅读的深度与乐趣。 1．前文“We skim news headlines, scroll social media, and jump between texts, treating reading as a task to finish quickly rather than an experience to enjoy.(我们浏览新闻标题，滚动社交媒体，跳转阅读各种信息，把阅读当作一项要尽快完成的任务，而非一种值得享受的体验。)”描述了现在人们把阅读当成快速完成的任务，F项中“This rushed approach weakens comprehension, memory, and critical thinking.(这种匆忙的方式削弱了理解、记忆和批判性思维。)”中This rushed approach正好指代前文的快速阅读习惯，点明快读的危害，之后转折引出慢阅读运动，逻辑通顺。 2．前文“It contrasts sharply with speed reading, which prioritizes quantity over quality, and digital reading, which encourages skimming and multitasking.(它与注重数量而非质量的快速阅读以及鼓励略读和多任务处理的数字阅读形成了鲜明对比。)”对比了慢阅读和快读、数字阅读的区别，大众普遍会认为“慢=低效”，D选项提出“倡导者认为慢阅读并非低效”，紧接着后文解释慢阅读的优势，衔接自然。 3．前文“Screens are designed for quick consumption, with hyperlinks, notifications, and short paragraphs that discourage deep focus.(屏幕的设计旨在实现快速浏览，其中包含超链接、通知以及简短的段落，这些都不利于深度专注。)”提到数字媒体设计本身不利于深度专注，G选项“Many people admit failing to read a long article or book without feeling restless.(许多人承认，他们在阅读长篇文章或书籍时难以不感到焦躁不安。)”描述了当下人们的普遍现状，承接前文“难专注”的观点，又引出后文“这种数字注意力缺陷危害大”的结论。 4．空后“It applies to any text, from articles to poems.(它适用于任何文本，从文章到诗歌)”提到它适用于任何文本，B选项“Slow reading is not just for books.(慢阅读并非只适用于书籍)”和后文内容完美对应，衔接紧密。 5．空格处是最后一句，应该是总结升华，前文“In a fast-paced world, slow reading is not just a skill.(在这样一个快节奏的世界里，缓慢阅读已不仅仅是一种技能。)”提到了慢阅读不仅仅是一项技能，A选项“It is a form of self-care.(它是一种自我关怀)”符合总结升华的逻辑，点出慢阅读的深层意义。 Passage 3 We tend to respect and even admire those who exhibit a lot of willpower. The friend who hits up the gym five times a week. The colleague who manages to stay calm and focused in nearly every situation. Research suggests that these people are not only viewed as trustworthy but also morally superior. 1 Surveys show that many Americans are feeling heightened levels of anxiety and stress, which can make delaying gratification (满足感) and containing desires even harder. 2 While you can use willpower to manage your emotions or fight temptation (诱惑), it may not be the most effective method. To improve willpower, it boils down to just trying harder. But self-control involves a set of skills that can be learned. Preparation, mind-set and the ability to either avoid or reframe temptation can be far more effective than trying to force that desire down. Developing your self-control starts with self-empowerment. 3 After all, if you don’t think you can control yourself then why would you make any efforts to do so? Focus on the times when you have succeeded in accomplishing a goal related to the one you’re focused on now. You can also try thinking about times when a family member or friend was successful and ask them for any tips. 4 There are multiple strategies for improving self-control, like creating routines, monitoring your progress and editing your inner circle. Trying several is more effective than picking just one. And remember, attaining better self-control is not an all-or-nothing pursuit. 5 Even so, you can still make progress towards your goal. The key is to keep going. A．If they can do it, you can too. B．You may need support from others. C．But do not confuse willpower with self-control. D．Yet, willpower is in short supply in modern life. E．Self-control is important for people to achieve goals. F．Believing you are capable of it can help you succeed. G．You may slip up sometimes or allow yourself a cheat day. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．F 4．A 5．G 【导语】文章辨析意志力与自控力并介绍提升自控力的方法。 1．上文“We tend to respect and even admire those who exhibit a lot of willpower. The friend who hits up the gym five times a week. The colleague who manages to stay calm and focused in nearly every situation. Research suggests that these people are not only viewed as trustworthy but also morally superior. (我们往往会尊重甚至敬佩那些意志力顽强的人。每周去五次健身房的朋友，在几乎任何情况下都能保持冷静、专心投入的同事。研究表明，这类人不仅被认为值得信赖，在道德层面也更受人推崇)”说明意志力强的人受人尊重，下文“Surveys show that many Americans are feeling heightened levels of anxiety and stress, which can make delaying gratification (满足感) and containing desires even harder. (调查显示，许多美国人感到焦虑和压力加剧，这使得延迟满足和抑制欲望变得更加困难)”说明现代人面临很多压力，意志力缺乏，空处承上启下，D选项“然而，在现代生活中，意志力却很缺乏”与上文形成转折关系，同时引出下文意志力缺乏的现状，符合语境。 2．下文“While you can use willpower to manage your emotions or fight temptation (诱惑), it may not be the most effective method. To improve willpower, it boils down to just trying harder. But self-control involves a set of skills that can be learned. (虽然你可以用意志力控制情绪或抵御诱惑，但这或许并不是最有效的方法。想要提升意志力，人们往往归结为单纯更加努力。但自控力是一套可以后天习得的能力)”分别阐述意志力和自控力的不同作用，说明意志力并非最有效方式，自控力是可习得的技能。空处总起下文，区分两个概念，C选项“但不要把意志力和自控力混为一谈”引出下文对比，符合语境。 3．上文“Developing your self-control starts with self-empowerment. (培养自控力，要从自我赋能、相信自我开始)”说明培养自控力始于自我赋能，下文“After all, if you don’t think you can control yourself then why would you make any efforts to do so? (毕竟，如果你认为自己无法控制自己，那么你为什么还要努力这样做呢？)”说明相信自己能控制自己很重要，空处承上启下，F选项“相信自己有能力做到这一点可以帮助你成功”承接上文，直接对应下文的反问，说明了信念对成功的作用。 4．上文“You can also try thinking about times when a family member or friend was successful and ask them for any tips. (你也可以试着想想家人或朋友成功的时候，并向他们请教一些技巧)”说明可以向成功的人请教，空处顺承文意，由他人成功联想到自身，A选项“如果他们能做到，你也能”承接上文，说明向成功的人请教的效果，符合语境。 5．上文“And remember, attaining better self-control is not an all-or-nothing pursuit. (记住，培养更强的自控力并不是要么完美做到、要么彻底放弃的绝对追求)”说明培养自控力不是非成即败的追求，下文“Even so, you can still make progress towards your goal. (即便如此，你仍然可以朝着你的目标前进)”说明即使不能一下子完成，也可以慢慢进步，空处承上启下，G选项“你有时可能会犯错，或者允许自己有一天放纵一下”中的“slip up”和“cheat day”与上文“all-or-nothing”形成对比，下文“Even so”表示让步，前后逻辑连贯。 Passage 4 In an era dominated by 15-second video clips and algorithmic news feeds, the art of deep reading is facing an unprecedented crisis. We are becoming efficient scanners, adept at skimming for keywords, yet we are losing the capacity for “cognitive patience” — the ability to engage with complex texts for extended periods. This shift is not merely a change in habit; it is a fundamental alteration of our neural circuitry. 1 The human brain is not hardwired for reading; unlike spoken language, reading is an acquired skill that requires the brain to forge new connections. When we read deeply, we engage in a sophisticated process of inference, critical analysis, and empathy. We step into the shoes of characters and navigate intricate arguments. 2 Without this immersion, our ability to understand nuanced perspectives diminishes. The danger lies in what neuroscientists call “cognitive atrophy.” If we consistently opt for bite-sized information, the neural pathways required for deep comprehension may weaken. 3 We might find ourselves unable to follow a complex novel or a dense academic paper, not because we lack intelligence, but because our brains have adapted to a diet of intellectual fast food. However, reclaiming our ability to read deeply is entirely possible. It requires a conscious effort to disconnect from digital distractions and immerse oneself in long-form content. 4 It is about training the mind to resist the urge to click away and to find pleasure in the slow unraveling of a narrative or an argument. Ultimately, preserving the habit of deep reading is about preserving our humanity. It is the primary tool we have for cultivating a rich inner life and a critical mind. 5 If we allow this skill to perish, we risk becoming a society of superficial thinkers, easily swayed and incapable of deep reflection. A．This plasticity means that what we read and how we read shapes the very structure of our brains. B．Therefore, the decline of reading is actually a decline in our capacity for complex thought. C．Many people believe that technology has made information more accessible than ever before. D．This does not necessarily mean reading for hours on end, but rather reading with intent and focus. E．Such a loss would be irreversible, as the brain loses its ability to form new connections after a certain age. F．Instead of fostering a generation of critical thinkers, we risk raising a generation that skims the surface of reality. G．This deep engagement fosters empathy, allowing us to simulate the emotional lives of others within our own minds. 【答案】1．A 2．G 3．F 4．D 5．B 【导语】文章主要论述了深度阅读面临的危机及其重要性，并呼吁人们重拾深度阅读习惯。 1．上文“This shift is not merely a change in habit; it is a fundamental alteration of our neural circuitry.(这种转变不仅仅是习惯的改变，更是我们神经回路的根本改变)”说明阅读方式的转变对大脑神经回路有根本性影响。空处和前文为顺接关系，说明这种影响的具体表现。所以A项“这种可塑性意味着我们读什么以及如何读塑造了我们大脑的结构。”符合语境。A选项中的“This plasticity”与上文中的“a fundamental alteration of our neural circuitry”相呼应。 2．上文“When we read deeply, we engage in a sophisticated process of inference, critical analysis, and empathy. We step into the shoes of characters and navigate intricate arguments.(当我们深入阅读时，我们会进行复杂的推理、批判性分析和共情。我们设身处地地扮演角色，驾驭复杂的论点)”说明深度阅读的过程。空处和前文为顺接关系，说明深度阅读带来的具体好处。所以G项“这种深入的参与促进了共情，使我们能够在自己的头脑中模拟他人的情感生活。”符合语境。G选项中的“This deep engagement”与上文中的“When we read deeply”相呼应。 3．上文“If we consistently opt for bite-sized information, the neural pathways required for deep comprehension may weaken.(如果我们长期选择碎片化信息，深度理解所需的神经通路会弱化)”说明长期浅层阅读会弱化深度理解的神经通路。下文“We might find ourselves unable to follow a complex novel or a dense academic paper, not because we lack intelligence, but because our brains have adapted to a diet of intellectual fast food.(我们可能无法读懂复杂小说与学术文章，并非智力不足，而是大脑适配了碎片化快餐知识)”阐述神经退化带来的具体思维缺陷。空处承上启下，承接上文神经通路弱化的危害，引出下文人类思维浅层化的后果。所以F项“我们可能无法培养出善于思辨的一代人，只会造就流于表面认知现实的一代人”符合语境。 4．上文“It requires a conscious effort to disconnect from digital distractions and immerse oneself in long-form content.(这需要有意识地远离数字干扰，沉浸在长篇内容中)”说明重拾深度阅读需要付出的努力。空处和前文为顺接关系，说明这种努力的具体表现。所以D项“这并不一定意味着要连续阅读数小时，而是要有意图、有重点地阅读。”符合语境。D选项中的“reading with intent and focus”与上文中的“immerse oneself in long-form content”相呼应。 5．上文“It is the primary tool we have for cultivating a rich inner life and a critical mind.(深度阅读是丰富内心、培养批判性思维的主要方式)”点明深度阅读的重要价值。下文“If we allow this skill to perish, we risk becoming a society of superficial thinkers, easily swayed and incapable of deep reflection.(如果我们放任这项技能消失，社会或将充斥思维肤浅、缺乏深度思考的人)”阐述丧失深度阅读能力的严重后果。空处承上启下，为因果衔接关系，总结上文深度阅读的价值，铺垫下文思维浅层化的危害。所以B项“因此，阅读能力的衰退本质上是人类复杂思考能力的衰退”符合语境。 Passage 5 What Is a Lawnmower (割草机) Parent? You’ve heard of the “helicopter parent” — those overprotective caregivers who swoop in the moment their child meets a problem. Now a new term is sweeping playgrounds across the US: the “lawnmower parent.” 1 Lawnmower parents get their name because they mow down all challenges, conflicts or struggles their children might face before the kids have to deal with them themselves. Unlike helicopter parents who only keep a close watch, they completely remove obstacles before their kids even see them. 2 For example, a dad once rushed to school with an expensive water bottle just because his teen complained about the school’s water fountains. True story! This parenting style comes from deep love, but it brings serious long-term harm to kids’ growth. Clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Cohen says adults raised by lawnmower parents often struggle with basic life difficulties. 3 “When parents take away all conflict, kids lose the key skill of handling frustration and disappointment,” she explains. Many parents don’t even notice they’re acting this way. I’ll admit I’ve been both a helicopter and a lawnmower parent to my 3-year-old son. 4 I even asked others to blow on his hot sweet potato fries when I stepped away for a second. This bad habit starts early, even with little kids on the playground. Letting kids face challenges is the only way to help them grow into independent, healthy adults. 5 It may be tough at the beginning. It’s never easy to stand by while your kid goes through a hard time, but the ability to deal with setbacks is the most valuable life skill you can give them. A．They should seek suggestions from their parents. B．They can’t handle workplace stress or difficult relationships well. C．I’ve had similar overly protective moments with my own kid. D．The best time to break this parenting pattern is right now. E．Many parents pick up this parenting style from their own families. F．It describes an even more over-involved parenting style than helicopter parenting. G．These parents take extreme steps to keep their kids from any discomfort. 【答案】1．F 2．G 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍“割草机式父母”的定义、行为表现、对孩子的危害，并建议父母及时改变这种教育方式。 1．根据前文“You’ve heard of the “helicopter parent” — those overprotective caregivers who swoop in the moment their child meets a problem. Now a new term is sweeping playgrounds across the US: the “lawnmower parent.”(你可能听说过“直升机式父母”——那些过度保护孩子的照顾者，孩子一遇到问题就立刻冲上前。现在一个新说法正在美国各地校园流行：“割草机式父母”。)”可知，前文先介绍直升机式父母，再引出割草机式父母，F选项“It describes an even more over-involved parenting style than helicopter parenting.(它描述的是一种比直升机式育儿更加过度干预的教养方式。)”对割草机式父母进行解释，与前文形成对比，符合语境。故选F项。 2．根据前文“Unlike helicopter parents who only keep a close watch, they completely remove obstacles before their kids even see them.(与只会密切关注的直升机式父母不同，他们在孩子看到障碍之前就把障碍全部清除了。)”可知，前文说明这类父母会提前帮孩子扫清困难，G选项“These parents take extreme steps to keep their kids from any discomfort.(这些父母会采取极端措施，让孩子避免任何不适。)”进一步说明父母的行为，且与后文所举例子对应，符合语境。故选G项。 3．根据前文“Clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Cohen says adults raised by lawnmower parents often struggle with basic life difficulties.(临床心理学家伊丽莎白·科恩博士表示，由割草机式父母养大的成年人往往难以应对基本的生活困难。)”可知，前文指出这类孩子长大后会遇到生活难题，B选项“They can’t handle workplace stress or difficult relationships well.(他们无法很好地应对工作压力或复杂的人际关系。)”具体举例说明他们面临的困难，承接前文内容，符合语境。故选B项。 4．根据前文“I’ll admit I’ve been both a helicopter and a lawnmower parent to my 3-year-old son.(我承认，对我3岁的儿子，我既当过直升机式父母，也当过割草机式父母。)”可知，前文作者自述自己的过度保护行为，C选项“I’ve had similar overly protective moments with my own kid.(我对自己的孩子也有过类似的过度保护时刻。)”进一步补充自己的经历，与后文例子衔接，符合语境。故选C项。 5．根据前文“Letting kids face challenges is the only way to help them grow into independent, healthy adults.(让孩子面对挑战，是帮助他们成长为独立、健康成年人的唯一途径。)”可知，前文提出要让孩子直面困难，D选项“The best time to break this parenting pattern is right now.(打破这种教养模式的最佳时机就是现在。)”给出具体建议，引出后文的做法，符合语境。故选D项。 Passage 6 How to Develop a Strong Work Ethic A strong work ethic is the foundation of all meaningful labor and achievement. It is not merely about hard work, but about purpose, commitment, and excellence. Cultivating work ethic requires conscious effort and a shift in mindset. 1 2 Many people view work as a burden, which often leads to procrastination and half-hearted effort. However, those with a strong work ethic see labor as an opportunity for self-improvement and contribution, knowing that every task builds character and reliability. By reframing your perspective, you can find inner motivation beyond external rewards. Discipline is the basis of a solid work ethic. It means placing emphasis on responsibilities over immediate pleasure and staying focused even when motivation declines. 3 This might involve creating a structured schedule, eliminating distractions, or setting clear boundaries between work and leisure. True discipline is about consistency — showing up and giving your best effort, even on difficult days. Taking ownership of your work is another crucial element. This means not only completing assigned tasks but also going the extra mile to ensure quality. 4 It involves anticipating problems, taking initiative, and holding yourself responsible for the outcome. Taking pride in your labor may lead to better results and personal growth. Finally, embrace challenges and learn from failure. Labor is rarely smooth sailing; obstacles and mistakes are inevitable. 5 Instead of being discouraged by setbacks, view them as valuable learning experiences. This resilience not only strengthens your work ethic but also equips you with the mental strength to tackle greater challenges in life. In essence, a strong work ethic is the conscious choice to honor labor, respect effort, and strive for continuous improvement in all that you do. A．It starts with changing your attitude toward work. B．It is these very difficulties that build character and competence, though. C．This means avoiding the temptation to cut corners or do the bare minimum. D．Developing self-discipline requires setting realistic goals and tracking progress. E．Putting this principle into practice, however, requires several concrete strategies. F．To build this discipline, you must learn to manage your time and energy effectively. G．However, understanding why it matters is just as important as knowing how to develop it. 【答案】1．E 2．A 3．F 4．C 5．B 【导语】文章介绍培养良好职业道德的多种方法：转变职业道德、坚持自律、主动担当工作、直面挑战并从失败中学习，以此实现自我提升与长远成长。 1．根据上文“A strong work ethic is the foundation of all meaningful labor and achievement. It is not merely about hard work, but about purpose, commitment, and excellence. Cultivating work ethic requires conscious effort and a shift in mindset.(强烈的职业道德是一切有意义劳动与成就的基石。这不仅仅指埋头苦干，更关乎目标信念、责任担当与精益求精。培养职业道德，需要主动付出努力，同时转变思维观念。)”可知，空前讲述培养职业道德需要刻意努力与心态转变，E选项“然而，将这一原则付诸实践需要一系列具体的策略”承接上文，引出下文具体方法，衔接自然。 2．根据后文“Many people view work as a burden, which often leads to procrastination and half-hearted effort. However, those with a strong work ethic see labor as an opportunity for self-improvement and contribution, knowing that every task builds character and reliability. By reframing your perspective, you can find inner motivation beyond external rewards.(许多人将工作视为一种负担，这往往会导致拖延和敷衍了事。然而，那些有着强烈工作态度的人则将劳动视为自我提升和贡献的机会，他们明白每一项任务都能塑造性格和增强可靠性。通过重新审视自己的观点，你能够从外部奖励之外找到内在的动力)”可知，本段围绕对待工作的不同看法展开，A选项“它始于改变你对工作的态度”总起本段，点明首要方法是转变工作态度，契合段落主旨。 3．根据上文“Discipline is the basis of a solid work ethic. It means placing emphasis on responsibilities over immediate pleasure and staying focused even when motivation declines.(自律是良好职业道德的基础。它意味着要将责任置于即时的享乐之上，并且即便在动力减弱时也能保持专注)”可知，本段核心为自律，空前介绍自律内涵，F选项“要培养这种自律性，你必须学会有效地管理自己的时间和精力”承接，说明培养自律要合理管理时间与精力，呼应后文具体做法。 4．根据上文“Taking ownership of your work is another crucial element. This means not only completing assigned tasks but also going the extra mile to ensure quality.(对自己的工作负责是另一个至关重要的要素。这不仅意味着要完成分配给你的任务，还意味着要竭尽全力确保工作的质量)”可知，本段强调主动担当、保证工作质量，C选项“这意味着要避免偷工减料或只做最低限度的工作”解释认真负责、不敷衍应付，贴合 “主动尽责” 的内容。 5．根据上文“Finally, embrace challenges and learn from failure. Labor is rarely smooth sailing; obstacles and mistakes are inevitable.(最后，要勇敢迎接挑战，并从失败中吸取教训。工作往往并非一帆风顺，遇到的阻碍和失误在所难免)”可知，空前指出工作难免遇阻碍与失误，B选项“但正是这些困难塑造了你的品格和能力”转折衔接，说明困难能塑造品格与能力，引出正确看待挫折的观点。 Passage 7 It’s common for us to feel worn out nowadays, yet we keep striving to build balance back into our lives. 1 Neuroscientists say spending time near water can provide a range of benefits including reducing anxiety, easing mental fatigue and refreshing us. 2 In that state we become fully immersed in what we’re doing, thus calming the mind. Bodies of water also can produce a glorious sense of awe, and it can decrease stress and help us put things into perspective. Most importantly, water is dynamic. It moves rhythmically, producing a play of light, color and sound that is fascinating, which holds our attention and gives our brains a break. 3 ● You likely have some close by, even if it is just a creek alongside the road. Start there. Then branch out to urban water like rivers, canals, fountains on the weekend or a holiday. It has healing power. 4 For example, water in pools, bathtubs, and even sprinklers (喷水装置) keeps your spirits up. If you can’t get to actual water, paintings, photographs and videos can still provide similar benefits. ● Try a water sport and get good at it. This brings a flow state — time and worries fade away as you fully engage. Being proficient can change your brain: it forms faster neural pathways, which makes it easier to enter a state of flow again. ● You can spend time on the water anywhere, anytime in your mind. 5 And when the water you imagine is water you have enjoyed in real life, the positive effect will be even stronger. A．Maybe water can help. B．So does domestic water. C．Computer-generated water scenes boosted participants’ moods. D．Spending a similar amount of time in water has the same benefits. E．Here’s some advice on how to tap into the healing power of water. F．Doing water activities like swimming or surfing helps us enter a “flow state”. G．Visualize the sun sparkling on its surface or waves hitting against the shore. 【答案】1．A 2．F 3．E 4．B 5．G 【导语】主要讲述现代人普遍身心疲惫，介绍水域治愈身心的原理，并给出多种利用水缓解压力的实用方法。 1．根据前文“It’s common for us to feel worn out nowadays, yet we keep striving to build balance back into our lives.(如今我们常常感到疲惫不堪，却依旧努力找回生活的平衡。)”以及后文“Neuroscientists say spending time near water can provide a range of benefits including reducing anxiety, easing mental fatigue and refreshing us.(神经科学家表示，待在水边益处众多，能够缓解焦虑、减轻精神疲惫、使人恢复活力。)”可知，上文提出人们身心疲惫的困境，下文介绍靠近水的各类好处。A选项“Maybe water can help.(或许水可以提供帮助。)”承接上文生活疲惫的现状，引出下文关于水的治愈作用，起到承上启下的过渡作用，符合语境。 2．根据后文“In that state we become fully immersed in what we’re doing, thus calming the mind.(在这种状态下，我们会全身心投入正在做的事，进而平复心绪。)”可知，后文出现指示短语In that state，空格处需要引出具体的状态名称。F选项“Doing water activities like swimming or surfing helps us enter a “flow state”.(游泳、冲浪等水上活动能帮助我们进入“心流状态”。)”提出flow state这一概念，对应后文指代内容，同时契合本段讲解水舒缓身心原理的内容，符合语境。 3．根据后文分段列举的亲近周边水域、尝试水上运动、想象水景等具体做法可知，下文全部为可行性建议。E选项“Here’s some advice on how to tap into the healing power of water.(以下是一些如何利用水的治愈力量的建议。)”总领下文所有分点内容，由原理介绍过渡到实际方法，衔接自然，符合语境。 4．根据前文“It has healing power.(它拥有治愈的力量。)”以及后文“For example, water in pools, bathtubs, and even sprinklers keeps your spirits up.(例如，泳池、浴缸甚至喷水装置中的水都能让人保持心情愉悦。)”可知，前文讲述自然水域的治愈力，后文举例日常生活用水的积极作用。B选项“So does domestic water.(生活用水也是如此。)”承接上文自然水景，延伸至居家日常用水，引出下文举例说明，逻辑连贯，符合语境。 5．根据前文“You can spend time on the water anywhere, anytime in your mind.(你随时随地都可以在脑海中畅想水景。)”以及后文“And when the water you imagine is water you have enjoyed in real life, the positive effect will be even stronger.(当你想象的水景是现实中亲身感受过的景象时，积极效果会更加明显。)”可知，本段核心为依靠脑海想象水景舒缓情绪。G选项“Visualize the sun sparkling on its surface or waves hitting against the shore.(想象阳光在水面闪烁、海浪拍打海岸的画面。)”具体说明脑海想象的内容，贴合本段观点，前后呼应，符合语境。 Passage 8 Tips on Connecting With Your Family in the Car In our fast-paced world, quality time with family members is often the first thing we sacrifice. Due to last-minute work calls or running-late classes, Friday movie nights are canceled and Saturday outings are frequently postponed. 1 Both short school drives and long road trips can be transformed into valuable bonding experiences by being intentional. ·Remove digital distractions. Often, phones and tablets make every member stay in their own world. This creates a disconnected environment. 2 Use this time in the car to chat, observe the scenery, or simply enjoy shared silence, fostering an atmosphere where everyone can get fully involved. ·Start gentle and interesting conversations. 3 As a result, communication breaks down. Choosing light and positive topics like favorite things, funny stories or simple wishes is the key to keeping conversations flowing. Use open-ended questions like “Where would you choose if you could go anywhere?”. This encourages everyone to share more about their inner worlds. 4 Car rides need not be just about getting from A to B．They’re also a chance to share practical knowledge. When passing a gas station, talk to teens about budgeting. Upon spotting a road sign, explain to younger kids its meaning. Small exchanges spark curiosity and build practical wisdom for everyone. ·Create musical experiences. Road trips can be a painfully long stretch in the car. That’s where the magic of music — a powerful emotional connector — comes in. Allow each member to add a few of their favorite songs and create a family playlist together. During the trip, sing along to familiar tunes, or have silly family karaoke sessions. 5 Follow these tips and turn our next car trip into a lasting warm memory. A．Make good use of road signs. B．Turn long transportation into mini education. C．But what if we fully share the moments inside the car? D．Why not encourage everyone to put away all screens? E．These shared melodies help track your family’s highlights. F．Even Sunday trips are turned into family bonding occasions. G．Exchanges often fade or turn tense with grades and criticism. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．G 4．B 5．E 【导语】文章主要介绍了在快节奏生活中，人们缺少高质量的家庭相处时间，并给出四条实用建议，指导人们利用乘车出行的碎片化时光增进家人之间的沟通与情感联结。 1．根据前文“Due to last-minute work calls or running-late classes, Friday movie nights are canceled and Saturday outings are frequently postponed.(由于临时工作电话或延迟结束的课程，周五电影之夜被取消，周六外出活动也常常被推迟。)” 以及后文“Both short school drives and long road trips can be transformed into valuable bonding experiences by being intentional.(无论是短途上学路程还是长途自驾游，用心经营都能变成珍贵的家庭相处时光。)” 可知，空前讲述家庭聚会不断被搁置，空后提出车内时光可以增进亲情；空处需要转折设问，引出车内相处的新方式。选项C“But what if we fully share the moments inside the car?(但如果我们好好共享车内时光会怎样呢？)”衔接前后文意。 2．根据前文“Often, phones and tablets make every member stay in their own world. This creates a disconnected environment.(手机和平板常常让每个家人沉浸在自己的世界里，造成彼此疏远。)”以及后文“Use this time in the car to chat, observe the scenery, or simply enjoy shared silence, fostering an atmosphere where everyone can get fully involved.(利用车内时间聊天、欣赏风景或是安静相伴，营造一种人人都能充分参与的氛围。)”可知，本段核心是远离电子设备，专注陪伴家人。选项D“Why not encourage everyone to put away all screens?(为什么不鼓励大家收起所有电子屏幕呢？)”贴合本段去除数字干扰的主题。 3．根据后文“As a result, communication breaks down.(最终，沟通走向破裂。)”可知，空处应填入会破坏家庭谈话氛围的负面交流方式。选项G“Exchanges often fade or turn tense with grades and criticism.(谈论成绩、加以指责，往往会让交流变淡或变得紧张。)”可以引出后文沟通不畅的结果。 4．根据后文“They’re also a chance to share practical knowledge.(乘车也是分享实用知识的好机会。)”以及本段举例讲解油价、路标含义等内容可知，本段主要讲述利用路途时光开展简易科普与知识教育。选项B“Turn long transportation into mini education.(把漫长的路途变成小型教育课堂。)”为本段中心句，总领下文。 5．根据前文“Allow each member to add a few of their favorite songs and create a family playlist together. During the trip, sing along to familiar tunes, or have silly family karaoke sessions.(让每位成员添加几首自己喜欢的歌曲，共同创建一份家庭歌单。旅途途中，跟着熟悉的旋律一同歌唱，或是来一场轻松欢乐的家庭卡拉OK小派对。)”可知，本段围绕音乐营造家庭氛围展开。选项E“These shared melodies help track your family’s highlights.(这些共同聆听的旋律，能够留存家庭美好回忆。)”承接音乐带来的情感价值。 Passage 9 As a university lecturer, I cannot deny the widespread use of AI, which has already become an essential tool in education today. 1 I am deeply disappointed to see that some of our students use AI to complete their assignments. I observe that they are telling AI to think for them, rather than thinking with AI. I believe this trend will, over time, blunt (使……变钝) the minds of our youth, consequently weakening the value of our young generation’s human capital. AI has the potential to transform the way we learn, work, and think when used thoughtfully. 2 In the past, we had to go to bookstores to find reference books and workbooks to test our understanding. Even then, some workbooks were too difficult, while others were too easy and did not challenge our abilities. Based on our conversations with AI, it can alleviate this problem by tailoring specific learning materials and self-assessments to our level of understanding and ability. AI can be our debate opponent. Doing so not only sharpens our ability to argue effectively but also strengthens our capacity for critical thought. Numerous reports indicate that critical thinking ranks as the most vital skill across all industries in the 21st century. To further develop this skill, we can use AI to assess how deeply we understand an issue. 3 AI can provide feedback. 4 After doing exercises and debating with AI, it can summarize our progress by providing constructive feedback. Traditionally, we only receive feedback from teachers, however, the quality of feedback is dependent on a person’s mood as human feedback can change according to the situation and atmosphere. 5 AI doesn’t have moods like humans do. A．AI can help us personalize learning. B．But with AI, the feedback is more objective. C．This complements the points mentioned earlier. D．Therefore, we must set clear boundaries in the use of AI. E．AI can’t be an excellent tool to recognize our learning styles. F．It can also evaluate how capable we are of defending our position. G．However, AI is increasingly used to finish a given task by irresponsible users. 【答案】1．G 2．A 3．F 4．C 5．B 【导语】文章主要讨论了AI在教育中的广泛应用及其潜在影响，强调了合理使用AI的重要性。 1．上文“AI has already become an essential tool in education today.(AI现已成为教育必备工具)”说明了AI的积极作用，而后文指出学生滥用AI做作业的弊端，所以G项“然而，越来越多不负责任的使用者利用AI完成任务。”符合语境，与上文形成转折关系，并引出后文话题。 2．下文“In the past, we had to go to bookstores to find reference books and workbooks to test our understanding. Even then, some workbooks were too difficult, while others were too easy and did not challenge our abilities. Based on our conversations with AI, it can alleviate this problem by tailoring specific learning materials and self-assessments to our level of understanding and ability.(过去，我们不得不去书店找参考书和工作簿来测试我们的理解能力。即便如此，有些工作簿太难了，而另一些则太容易了，并没有挑战我们的能力。根据我们与人工智能的对话，它可以通过根据我们的理解和能力水平定制特定的学习材料和自我评估来缓解这个问题)”具体介绍AI个性化学习的优势。空处为本段主题句，应总领段落内容。所以A项“AI可以帮助我们实现个性化学习。”符合语境。 3．上文“To further develop this skill, we can use AI to assess how deeply we understand an issue.(为了进一步发展这项技能，我们可以使用人工智能来评估我们对一个问题的理解有多深入)”说明人工智能可以帮助我们评估对问题的理解深度。空处位于段末，应承接上文。所以F项“它还可以评估我们捍卫自己立场的能力。”符合语境。 4．上文介绍了AI助力个性化学习、锻炼思辨能力的作用。而本段“AI can provide feedback.(人工智能可以提供反馈)”说明本段主题为AI可以提供反馈。空处承接上文，说明反馈功能是对前文优势的补充。所以C项“这补充了前面提到的观点。”符合语境。 5．上文“Traditionally, we only receive feedback from teachers, however, the quality of feedback is dependent on a person’s mood as human feedback can change according to the situation and atmosphere.(传统上，我们只从老师那里得到反馈，然而，反馈的质量取决于一个人的情绪，因为人类的反馈会根据情况和气氛而变化)”说明人工反馈具有主观性。空处与前文对比，介绍AI反馈的特点。所以B项“但是有了人工智能，反馈更加客观。”符合语境。 Passage 10 As the college entrance examination was approaching, I was under great pressure in senior three. I fixed my mind entirely on review every day, wishing to improve my grades steadily. The constant chirps from a bird nest in the old banyan tree outside the window always disturbed my study. 1 I even discussed with my classmates whether we could ask the school to remove the nest. 2 He did not criticize our selfish idea at all. In his reply, he told us that every small life should be respected, and we needed to learn to live in harmony with birds while pursuing our dreams. To help us study better, the school prepared thick sound-proof curtains and changed part of our evening self-study time properly. We were moved by the headmaster’s kindness. 3 The teacher introduced that these birds were in their breeding period and would leave campus soon. She also told us the importance of protecting wild birds and keeping the ecological balance. My annoyance with the chirps disappeared little by little. One day after class, I went close to the banyan tree to watch the nest. I saw the mother bird flying back and forth with food for her babies. The warm picture made me feel soft in my heart. 4 This experience has changed my attitude towards life. 5 I finally understood that real growth is not only gaining excellent academic results but also learning to be tolerant, gentle and respectful to all lives around us. This warm memory will stay in my heart forever. A．I lost my focus completely. B．I no longer saw the chirps as noise. C．The headmaster replied to us warmly. D．We attended a special biology lecture. E．It taught me what real growth truly means. F．I tried to find a quiet place to study alone. G．Small and lovely lives deserve our care and protection 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．E 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在高三备考期间，被窗外鸟巢的鸟鸣声打扰，从最初想要移除鸟巢，到在校长的引导和生物课的学习下，最终学会与自然和谐相处并获得成长的故事。 1．上文“The constant chirps from a bird nest in the old banyan tree outside the window always disturbed my study.(窗外老榕树上一个鸟巢里持续不断的鸟鸣声总是打扰我的学习)”指出鸟鸣声对作者学习造成了干扰，A选项“I lost my focus completely.(我完全无法集中注意力)”承接上文，进一步说明这种干扰带来的后果——完全无法专注；下文“I even discussed with my classmates whether we could ask the school to remove the nest.(我甚至和同学们讨论是否可以请学校移除那个鸟巢)”中的“even”表明作者因无法专注而产生了极端的想法，与A选项构成因果关系，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。 2．上文提到作者与同学讨论是否可以请学校移除鸟巢，下文“He did not criticize our selfish idea at all.(他完全没有批评我们自私的想法)”中的“He”提示设空处应出现一位男性人物，C选项“The headmaster replied to us warmly.(校长热情地回复了我们)”引出校长这一男性人物，其中“replied”与上文中“discussed”和“ask the school”相呼应；且后文“In his reply, he told us that every small life should be respected (在他的回复中，他告诉我们每个小生命都应该被尊重)”具体说明校长回复的内容，与C选项中的“replied”形成完整的回应关系，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。 3．下文“The teacher introduced that these birds were in their breeding period and would leave campus soon.(老师介绍说这些鸟正处于繁殖期，不久就会离开校园)”提到老师向作者等人介绍鸟类的知识，是对D选项“We attended a special biology lecture.(我们参加了一堂特别的生物课)”中学校安排的生物课的内容说明；且下文中的“The teacher”与D选项中的“biology lecture”中的授课教师相呼应，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。 4．上文“I saw the mother bird flying back and forth with food for her babies. The warm picture made me feel soft in my heart.(我看到鸟妈妈为了她的宝宝们来回衔食。这温馨的画面让我的内心变得柔软)”描述了作者看到鸟妈妈哺育雏鸟的场景后内心的触动，B选项“I no longer saw the chirps as noise.(我不再把鸟鸣声视为噪音)”承接上文，说明作者心态的根本转变——从厌烦变为接纳，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。 5．上文“This experience has changed my attitude towards life.(这次经历改变了我对生活的态度)”指出这次经历带来了态度上的改变，E选项“It taught me what real growth truly means.(它教会了我真正成长的意义)”承接上文，具体说明改变的内容——对成长有了新的理解；下文“I finally understood that real growth is not only gaining excellent academic results but also learning to be tolerant, gentle and respectful to all lives around us.(我最终明白，真正的成长不仅仅是取得优异的学业成绩，更是学会对我们周围所有生命保持宽容、温柔和尊重)”是对E选项中“what real growth truly means”的具体阐释，上下文逻辑一致。故选E项。 Passage 11 I used to lose myself in books for hours as a child. During my exam years, I could study with remarkable focus, revising for hours without pause. 1 Endless scrolling (滚动) on my phone took over. And for someone who writes for a living, this is a professional danger as well as something that made me sad. So I made a quiet promise. Whenever I encountered a new word, I would look it up immediately and record it. 2 Each week, I’d spend a few minutes reading the list back in an attempt to get the word to stick in my memory. The list now spans almost 20 pages, and this has become my way of fighting back against mindless scrolling. 3 It is often extremely impractical. If I’m reading on crowded trains, I have to stop reading mid-sentence, pull out my phone and type while avoiding bumping into fellow passengers. It slows my reading significantly. I’ll admit I often skip the weekly review — but still, I kept going. The habit became a small discipline in my daily life. Most of these words never make it into my conversations. A few do, like “incorrigible” or “lugubrious”. The rest remain like museum pieces — admired and catalogued but rarely handled. That’s fine. The real value lies in the act of noticing itself. 4 It feels like a mental muscle waking up after years of sleep. Now my mind feels sharper. I find myself reaching less often for the same tired handful of adjectives, and more often for something precise and strong. 5 It’s like finding the missing puzzle piece that locks the picture into place. In a world designed to steal our attention, using my phone to think slowly feels almost rebellious (叛逆的). After years of passive scrolling, my mind is gradually waking up again. A．Not that it’s an easy habit to keep up. B．Nothing fancy, just a simple list on my phone. C．Each new word gives my brain a gentle stretch. D．It reminded me of happy memories I had forgotten. E．But in recent years, my concentration began to fade. F．I wanted to restore that mental flexibility to fight the brain rot. G．Few things are more satisfying than unearthing the exact word you were searching for. 【答案】1．E 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．G 【导语】作者讲述自己从前专注力极佳，后来因沉迷手机而导致专注力减退，然后，养成遇到生词及时查阅记录的习惯，以此对抗无意义的刷屏、锻炼思维、提升语言表达能力。 1．上文“I used to lose myself in books for hours as a child. During my exam years, I could study with remarkable focus, revising for hours without pause.(小时候我常常沉浸在书中一读数小时，求学备考期间专注力出众，能够连续复习数小时不休息。)”回忆往日良好的专注状态，选项E“But in recent years, my concentration began to fade.(但近些年，我的专注力开始减退。)”语意转折，承上启下，引出后文“Endless scrolling (滚动) on my phone took over.(我不断地在手机上滑动屏幕，沉浸其中。)”，讲述沉迷手机、专注力变差。 2．上文“Whenever I encountered a new word, I would look it up immediately and record it.(每当遇到生词，我都会立刻查阅并把它记录下来。)”介绍查阅并记录生词的做法，后文“Each week, I’d spend a few minutes reading the list back in an attempt to get the word to stick in my memory.(每周，我都会花几分钟读回清单，试图让这个词留在我的记忆中。)”提及每周回看单词清单，选项B“Nothing fancy, just a simple list on my phone.(没有什么特别的方式，只是在手机上做一个简单的清单。)”承接记录生词的具体形式，逻辑连贯，符合语境。 3．下文“It is often extremely impractical. If I’m reading on crowded trains, I have to stop reading mid-sentence, pull out my phone and type while avoiding bumping into fellow passengers.(这种做法往往非常不现实。如果在拥挤的列车上阅读，我不得不读到一半停下，拿出手机录入单词，同时还要避免撞到身边乘客。)”整段阐述坚持该习惯存在诸多不便，选项A“Not that it’s an easy habit to keep up.(并不是说这个习惯很容易坚持下去。)”总领下文内容，贴合段落主旨。 4．上文“The real value lies in the act of noticing itself.(真正的价值在于主动留意生词这一行为本身。)”点明习惯的内在意义，后文“It feels like a mental muscle waking up after years of sleep.(仿佛大脑的肌肉在沉睡多年后慢慢苏醒。)”说明对思维的锻炼作用，选项C“Each new word gives my brain a gentle stretch.(每一个生词都让我的大脑得到温和的舒展。)”承接文意，前后呼应，衔接自然。 5．上文“I find myself reaching less often for the same tired handful of adjectives, and more often for something precise and strong.(我不再反复使用那几个陈旧的形容词，而是能选用精准有力的表达。)”讲述自身语言表达的提升，后文“It’s like finding the missing puzzle piece that locks the picture into place.(这就像找到将图片锁定到位的缺失拼图块。)”将找到合适词汇比作补齐拼图，选项G“Few things are more satisfying than unearthing the exact word you were searching for.(没有什么比找出自己苦苦寻觅的那个精准词汇更让人有满足感了。)”承上启下，贴合语境。 Passage 12 A new study published in Neurology suggests that what you eat can directly impact the health of your brain as you age. The study tracked over 1,600 adults who closely followed the MIND diet for about 12 years and found a clear link between diet and brain shrinkage (萎缩). 1 The MIND diet is a mix of two healthy eating plans: the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet. 2 The key is to choose foods packed with nutrients that support brain function. These include green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, beans, and fish. At the same time, the diet recommends limiting foods that are less healthy, such as red meat, fried foods, and ultra-processed snacks. Starting a healthy diet doesn’t require a complete and sudden change to your eating habits. You can simply change your usual dessert for a bowl of mixed berries, or replace ground beef with ground chicken. 3 When done regularly, they can add up over time and contribute to better brain health. While eating fresh, organic foods might be ideal, it can sometimes be expensive. 4 One simple and effective strategy is to visit the frozen food section of your local grocery store. Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh ones. They are often more affordable and available year-round. 5 You can buy them in bulk (大量) without worrying about them going bad quickly. This not only saves money but also reduces food waste, making it a smart choice for both your health and your wallet. So, by making mindful choices at the grocery store, you can nourish your brain without breaking the bank. A．These small changes can make a difference. B．However, a brain-healthy diet doesn’t need to cost much. C．It focuses on foods that are particularly good for the brain. D．These mental benefits are why the MIND diet is so popular. E．Another benefit of frozen foods is that they help reduce waste. F．The study also found that exercise beats diet in preventing memory loss. G．This diet makes brains 2.5 years younger on scans than those following it least. 【答案】1．G 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．E 【导语】文章主要介绍了MIND饮食对大脑健康的益处，以及如何以经济实惠的方式进行这种饮食。 1．上文“The study tracked over 1,600 adults who closely followed the MIND diet for about 12 years and found a clear link between diet and brain shrinkage (萎缩).(该研究对1600多名严格坚持心智饮食法的成年人进行了约12年的追踪，发现饮食与大脑萎缩之间存在明显关联。)”刚介绍这项研究发现饮食和大脑萎缩有关，空处应继续承接研究结果。G项“这种饮食方式能让大脑扫描状态比极少坚持该饮食的人年轻2.5岁。”承接上文研究结论，符合语境。 2．上文“The MIND diet is a mix of two healthy eating plans: the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet.(心智饮食法融合了两种健康饮食方案：地中海饮食和终止高血压膳食疗法饮食。)”和下文“The key is to choose foods packed with nutrients that support brain function.( 关键在于选择富含营养、能够维护大脑机能的食材。)”上文介绍MIND饮食由两种健康饮食组合而成，下文讲核心是选有益大脑的营养食物，空处需解释MIND饮食的核心特点。C项“它主打对大脑特别有益的食物。”承上介绍这种饮食，启下引出健脑食物选择，完美衔接上下文。 3．上文“You can simply change your usual dessert for a bowl of mixed berries, or replace ground beef with ground chicken.(你只需把日常甜点换成一碗混合浆果，或是用鸡肉末替代牛肉末即可。)”和下文“When done regularly, they can add up over time and contribute to better brain health.(长期坚持这类细微调整，日积月累，就能助力大脑变得更健康。)”可知，上文列举日常饮食的小调整，下文强调坚持下来有效果。A项“这些小改变能带来不一样的效果”中的These small changes指代上文换甜品、换肉类的小调整，符合语境。 4．根据上文“While eating fresh, organic foods might be ideal, it can sometimes be expensive.( 虽然食用新鲜有机食品是理想选择，但这类食物有时价格不菲。)”和下文“One simple and effective strategy is to visit the frozen food section of your local grocery store. Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh ones.(一个简单又有效的办法就是去当地杂货店的冷冻食品区选购。冷冻果蔬的营养价值和新鲜果蔬别无二致。)”可知，上文转折说新鲜有机食物虽好但价格贵，下文给出平价解决方案（冷冻蔬果），空处需要转折过渡：健脑饮食不用花很多钱。B项“然而，健脑饮食并不需要花费太多。”承接 “昂贵”，引出下文平价吃法，符合语境。 5．下文“You can buy them in bulk without worrying about them going bad quickly. This not only saves money but also reduces food waste.(你可以大量囤货，不用担心食材很快变质。这不仅省钱，还能减少粮食浪费，对身体健康和日常开销来说都是明智之选。)”讲冷冻食品可大量购买、不易变质、减少食物浪费，空处应总起冷冻食品的这一优势。E项“冷冻食品的另一个好处是有助于减少浪费”总领下文不易坏、减少浪费的内容，符合语境。 Passage 13 Cut your sugar, get some exercise, eat your vegetables, sleep well. Every day, we are surrounded by information about how to live longer, healthier, happier lives. 1 It is to engage in the arts. Over the past few decades, evidence has been increasing to suggest that being more creative works wonders for our health. 2 And the results are astonishing, from music in surgery reducing the amount of painkillers and anti-anxiety medicines needed, to dance programs helping people with Parkinson’s disease to walk. But the arts aren’t just there for us when we are sick. As a public health scientist. I spend my days looking at data from studies — massive datasets that contain thousands of individuals who have completed questionnaires, had nurse interviews, donated blood samples and undergone brain imaging every few years of their lives. 3 Using complex statistical methods, we can look at the long-term relationship between everyday arts engagement and dozens of health outcomes. The results are remarkable. Children who engage more with the arts have a reduced risk of developing problems like depression later in life. Adults who participate more frequently in the arts and visit cultural venues are happier and feel more satisfied with their lives over the years and decades that follow 4 Kindergarteners who engage in music activities have increased prosocial skills as they head into primary school. Teenagers who are involved in bands, dance and editing school newspapers are less likely to get involved in antisocial behaviors or crime. I want to be clear: I am not suggesting the arts can solve all problems. 5 But the evidence remains that engaging regularly in creative activities that you enjoy is an investment in your health that is worth making. A．The benefits aren’t just psychological either. B．Regular arts engagement goes beyond boosting physical health. C．But there is one piece of advice I bet you have never been given. D．Many of these studies contain buried questions on arts engagement. E．Arts can be inaccessible to people because of cost and other reasons. F．Crafts, singing, theatre and writing are good for us as part of our daily lives. G．Programs being developed around the world are starting to integrate the arts into healthcare. 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．D 4．A 5．E 【导语】本文主要介绍了参与艺术活动对健康的益处，并通过科学研究数据支持了这一观点，说明将艺术融入日常生活是一种值得的健康投资。 1．根据上文“Cut your sugar, get some exercise, eat your vegetables, sleep well. Every day, we are surrounded by information about how to live longer, healthier, happier lives. (少吃糖、多运动、吃蔬菜、睡好觉。每天，我们都被如何活得更长久、更健康、更幸福的信息所包围。)”可知，这是在列举常见的生活建议。再结合下文“It is to engage in the arts. (那就是参与艺术活动。)” 可知，下文“It”指代一种建议，因此空处应引出一种与众不同的建议，与上文的常见建议形成对比。C选项“But there is one piece of advice I bet you have never been given. (但我打赌有一条建议你从未得到过。)” 以“But”转折，引出下文不常见的建议“参与艺术活动”，其中“one piece of advice”与下文的“It”指代一致，符合语境。 2．根据下文“And the results are astonishing, from music in surgery reducing the amount of painkillers and anti-anxiety medicines needed, to dance programs helping people with Parkinson’s disease to walk.(结果令人惊讶，从手术中的音乐减少了所需的止痛药和抗焦虑药物的数量，到舞蹈项目帮助帕金森病患者行走。)”可知，此处提到了艺术在医疗方面的应用，G选项“Programs being developed around the world are starting to integrate the arts into healthcare.(世界各地正在开发的项目开始将艺术融入医疗保健。)”引出了下文的医疗应用实例“music in surgery”和“dance programs”，符合语境。 3．根据上文“As a public health scientist. I spend my days looking at data from studies — massive datasets that contain thousands of individuals who have completed questionnaires, had nurse interviews, donated blood samples and undergone brain imaging every few years of their lives. (作为一名公共卫生科学家，我每天研究来自大量研究的数据集，其中包含数千名个体，他们每隔几年完成问卷、接受护士访谈、捐献血液样本并进行脑成像。)” 可知，这些研究数据集内容广泛。再根据下文“Using complex statistical methods, we can look at the long-term relationship between everyday arts engagement and dozens of health outcomes.(使用复杂的统计方法，我们可以研究日常艺术参与与数十种健康结果之间的长期关系。)”可知， 此处开始讨论“arts engagement”与健康的关系，因此空处应能建立起“庞大研究数据”与“艺术参与”之间的联系。D选项“Many of these studies contain buried questions on arts engagement.( 其中许多研究都包含了关于艺术参与的隐含问题。)”完美地起到了这个桥梁作用，说明这些庞大的数据集中也包含了关于艺术参与的信息，从而使得下文研究两者的长期关系成为可能，符合语境。 4．根据下文“Kindergarteners who engage in music activities have increased prosocial skills as they head into primary school. Teenagers who are involved in bands, dance and editing school newspapers are less likely to get involved in antisocial behaviors or crime.(参与音乐活动的幼儿园儿童在进入小学时亲社会技能有所提高。参与乐队、舞蹈和编辑校报的青少年不太可能参与反社会行为或犯罪。)”可知，此处提到了艺术参与对儿童心理和行为方面的益处，A选项“The benefits aren’t just psychological either.(这些益处不仅仅是心理上的。)”中的“psychological”总结上文（抑郁、幸福感、生活满意度），并用“aren’t just”自然引出下文的社会行为益处（亲社会技能、减少反社会行为），起到了承上启下作用。 5．根据上文“I want to be clear: I am not suggesting the arts can solve all problems. (我想澄清一点：我并不是说艺术能解决所有问题。)”可知，作者在客观地指出艺术的局限性。下文提到“But the evidence remains that engaging regularly in creative activities that you enjoy is an investment in your health that is worth making. (但证据仍然表明，定期参与你喜欢的创造性活动是对你健康的投资，是值得的。)”定期参加创造性活动有益处，这是一个转折，重申了艺术对健康的积极价值。因此，空处的内容应既能体现艺术的某种局限性（与上文“不能解决所有问题”呼应），又不能完全否定其价值，从而为下文的转折“But...”做铺垫。E选项“Arts can be inaccessible to people because of cost and other reasons. (艺术可能因为成本和其他原因而让一些人难以接触。) 指出了艺术的一个现实局限（可及性问题），这与“不能解决所有问题”的逻辑一致，同时为下文“但……值得投资”的转折提供了合理的过渡，符合语境。 Passage 14 A classic song says, “Everybody needs good neighbours.” But in 2026, do we still need them? Or have we forgotten how to be friendly with those around us? 1 But these days, many live next door for years without learning their names. Is neighbourliness disappearing? Studies show we have less contact with neighbours than before. One survey found that 76% of us believe people were closer to neighbours 20 years ago than today. 2 There are reasons behind this fact. People today move homes more often for work or family needs, making long-term connections harder. In smaller communities, people attend the same schools or shops, so they get to know each other easily. But in cities with larger populations, these chance meetings happen less often. 3 Long office hours or irregular remote work means neighbours may not see each other. At the same time, many of us care more about privacy. Often, our only interactions are arguments about noise or shared areas. 4 A global study found that knowing just six neighbours can reduce loneliness and help people feel safer. For older people or those in poor health, informal acts of support from neighbors can be life-changing. Age UK has highlighted how regular neighbourly contact can help older residents stay independent for longer, while reducing social isolation. Ultimately, there’s no hard and fast rulebook to being a good neighbour. 5 But at the very least, making sure to smile and offer a kind word can go much further than you might think. A．Our working patterns also play a part. B．However, having good neighbours still matters. C．Most people spend more time socializing than working. D．What feels caring to one may feel unwelcome to another. E．Once, our front doors remained unlocked for friendly faces. F．It also found that one in five have never spoken to neighbours. G．The survey also noted urban residents interact less with neighbours. 【答案】1．E 2．F 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了现代社会邻里关系疏远的现象、原因及拥有好邻居仍很重要。 1．上文“A classic song says, “Everybody needs good neighbours. “But in 2026, do we still need them? Or have we forgotten how to be friendly with those around us? (一首经典歌曲唱道：“每个人都需要好邻居。”但在2026年，我们还需要他们吗？还是我们已经忘记了如何与周围的人友好相处？)”通过经典歌曲引出关于邻里关系的讨论，并提出了对现代社会邻里关系现状的疑问。E选项“Once, our front doors remained unlocked for friendly faces. (曾经，我们的前门都不上锁，以便友善的邻居来访。)”描述了过去邻里关系友好、门户开放的状态，与上文提到的经典歌曲中的邻里友好理念相呼应，同时与下文“But these days, many live next door for years without learning their names. (但如今，许多人住在隔壁多年却不知道对方的名字。)”形成鲜明对比，突出了邻里关系的变化，符合语境。 2．上文“One survey found that 76% of us believe people were closer to neighbours 20 years ago than today. (一项调查发现，76%的人认为20年前人们与邻居的关系比现在更亲密。)”通过调查数据说明了过去邻里关系比现在更亲密。F选项“It also found that one in five have never spoken to neighbours. (该调查还发现，五分之一的人从未与邻居说过话。)”进一步补充了调查结果，揭示了现在邻里关系的疏远程度，与上文紧密相连，共同构成了对邻里关系变化的描述。 3．上文“There are reasons behind this fact. People today move homes more often for work or family needs, making long-term connections harder. In smaller communities, people attend the same schools or shops, so they get to know each other easily. But in cities with larger populations, these chance meetings happen less often. (这一现象背后有原因。如今，人们更频繁地因工作或家庭需要搬家，这使得建立长期关系变得更加困难。在较小的社区里，人们上同一所学校或去同一家商店，所以他们很容易认识彼此。但在人口较多的城市里，这种偶遇的机会就少了。)”分析了邻里关系疏远的原因，包括频繁搬家和城市人口多导致偶遇机会减少等，A选项“Our working patterns also play a part. (我们的工作模式也起到了一定作用。)”承接上文，并引出下文“Long office hours or irregular remote work means neighbours may not see each other. (长时间办公或不定期远程工作意味着邻居可能见不到彼此。)”中提到的长时间办公或远程工作等导致邻里之间难以见面的工作模式因素，共同构成了对邻里关系疏远原因的全面分析，符合语境。 4．下文“A global study found that knowing just six neighbours can reduce loneliness and help people feel safer. For older people or those in poor health, informal acts of support from neighbors can be life-changing. (一项全球研究发现，只要认识六个邻居就能减少孤独感，让人们感到更安全。对于老年人或健康状况不佳的人来说，邻居的非正式支持可能会改变他们的生活。)”通过全球研究的结果强调了邻里关系的重要性，特别是对减少孤独感和提供支持方面的作用。B选项“However, having good neighbours still matters. (然而，有好邻居仍然很重要。)”作为上文的转折和下文的引子，既总结了上文关于邻里关系疏远的讨论，又引出了下文关于邻里关系重要性的论述，起到了承上启下的作用。 5．上文“Ultimately, there’s no hard and fast rulebook to being a good neighbour. (最终，成为好邻居并没有固定的规则。)”以及下文“But at the very least, making sure to smile and offer a kind word can go much further than you might think. (但至少，确保微笑并说一句善意的话会比你想的更有用。)”指出成为好邻居没有固定规则，下文则提出了一个具体的建议，即微笑并说善意的话。D选项“What feels caring to one may feel unwelcome to another. (对一个人来说感到关心的行为，对另一个人来说可能不受欢迎。)”解释没有统一标准的原因，衔接顺畅，符合语境。 Passage 15 How many times do you find yourself in a conversation with someone, waiting for the other person to stop talking so you can say what you want to say? 1 This common experience shows a lack of active listening, because you are only thinking about how you want to respond. Communication that leads to real human connection involves active listening and empathy. Active listening includes eye contact as well as verbal and non-verbal acknowledgments that you are listening. 2 Empathy involves reflection, validation and a genuine concern for how others are feeling. This combination of active listening and empathy  —  empathetic listening — can improve relationships of all kinds. 3 Being brave enough to share with another person is a vulnerable position to be in. Imagine sharing something sad with a friend: “I studied so hard for the math exam, but I still failed it.” Consider these two potential responses and how they would make you feel. “Oh well, I’m glad I’m not the one taking that exam. Want to hang out?” “That must be so hard. Thank you for sharing with me. I am here for you.” The first response might leave one feeling dismissed. Why do people respond like that? Perhaps the comment comes from a place of the listener being uncomfortable with hearing something that taps into their own fears or vulnerability. 4 The second response, however, might make one feel heard, seen and supported. It shows the listener heard what the other person was saying, understanding and expressing concern. So how do you know what to say or not to say when someone shares something difficult with you? Sometimes, the best thing to do is to sit and listen. Brene Brown, a renowned researcher in this field, says it best: “Empathy is a strange and powerful thing. There is no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. 5 ” A．Shifting the topic might bring comfort to the speaker. B．These include nodding, confirming, and clarifying questions. C．Just be empathetic and you’ll have thought-provoking conversations. D．It’s simply listening, withholding judgment, and emotionally connecting. E．Everyone wants to feel understood for speaking their thoughts and feelings. F．The listener may want to shut down the conversation and move to a safer space. G．You might even expect the other person to completely tune into what you are saying. 【答案】1．G 2．B 3．E 4．F 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了积极倾听与共情在沟通中的重要性，通过对比不同回应方式，说明共情倾听能让人感到被理解、被支持，并阐释了共情倾听的核心内涵。 1．根据上文“How many times do you find yourself in a conversation with someone, waiting for the other person to stop talking so you can say what you want to say?(你有多少次在和别人交谈时，等着对方停下，好让你说出自己想说的话？)”可知，前文描述了一种常见的无效沟通场景，说明自己想说话，希望对方听，空处需要进一步补充这种心态。G选项(你甚至可能期待对方完全专注倾听你要说的内容。)承接上文的内心想法，与后文“只想着如何回应”形成呼应，符合语境。故选G项。 2．根据上文“Active listening includes eye contact as well as verbal and non-verbal acknowledgments that you are listening.(积极倾听包括眼神交流，以及表明你在倾听的语言和非语言反馈。)”可知，前文介绍积极倾听的表现，空处需要具体举例说明。B选项(这些包括点头、确认以及提出澄清问题。)具体列举了积极倾听的行为表现，对上文进行解释说明，符合语境。故选B项。 3．根据下文“Being brave enough to share with another person is a vulnerable position to be in.(有勇气向他人分享内心想法是一种脆弱的状态。)”可知，本段围绕“向他人倾诉”展开。E选项(每个人都希望在说出自己的想法和感受时被理解。)引出倾诉者的心理需求，总领本段内容，符合语境。故选E项。 4．根据上文“Perhaps the comment comes from a place of the listener being uncomfortable with hearing something that taps into their own fears or vulnerability.(也许这种回应源于倾听者听到触及自身恐惧或脆弱的内容而感到不适。)”可知，前文分析了第一种敷衍回应的原因，空处需要进一步说明倾听者的心理。F选项(倾听者可能想结束这段对话，转向更安全的话题。)承接上文倾听者的不适心理，解释其转移话题的动机，符合语境。故选F项。 5．根据上文“Empathy is a strange and powerful thing. There is no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it.(共情是一种奇妙而强大的东西。它没有固定脚本，也没有所谓正确或错误的方式。)”可知，前文总结共情没有固定模式，空处需要点明共情的本质。D选项(它只是倾听、不做评判，并在情感上产生联结。)精准概括共情倾听的核心，与上文观点一致，符合语境。故选D项。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026届最新高考模拟三轮冲刺卷之（浙江专用） 七选五15篇 Passage 1 Relocating from one country to another is exciting, but it is also a challenging experience. Shifting to a completely new culture almost always results in a culture shock for all people. 1 Some hardly notice its effect at all, while others can find it very difficult to adapt to their new environment. I grew up in a small town in Slovakia, where most of the information I had about America came from its movies, and the purpose of them is always to entertain viewers, while details of American life may not be precisely described. I had imagined a thousand possibilities of what life in America would be like. 2 Americans find it easy to make casual friends. They become friends first and build trust later if at all. Americans make friends and become relatively close in no time. 3 In my culture, we believe in building friendships and staying connected after the trust is built. Only after coming to America did I realize that my self-identification as a reserved person is part of my cultural identity with Slovakian culture. 4 Americans find it uncomfortable if others stand too close. When friends or family greet, they give a short hug and step aside to have some distance for conversation. We Slovakian people like to speak sitting or standing close to each other. Also, it’s considered disrespectful to keep a large distance during the conversation. Part of the excitement of living in a new culture is learning about how it differs from my own culture. 5 By learning to understand and navigate the culture of another country, I have become a more open-minded person. It has taught me to shape my own cultural identity. A．But it’s easy for them to disappear from one another’s life. B．Different people might experience culture shock differently. C．It is therefore necessary to know how to handle culture shock. D．I always compare my values and customs with those in America. E．Another shocking observation for me was the informality of the Americans. F．American culture is also different from mine in terms of a sense of personal space. G．But I had never expected that I would have a culture shock once I was actually there. Passage 2 In an age of digital distraction, speed is celebrated. We skim news headlines, scroll social media, and jump between texts, treating reading as a task to finish quickly rather than an experience to enjoy. 1 Yet a quiet movement called slow reading is encouraging people to rediscover the depth and joy of reading at a gentle pace. Slow reading is the practice of engaging with a text mindfully, taking time to understand ideas, appreciate language, and reflect on meaning. It contrasts sharply with speed reading, which prioritizes quantity over quality, and digital reading, which encourages skimming and multitasking. 2 It is a richer, more meaningful way to interact with written words. When we read slowly, we activate deeper parts of the brain involved in analysis, empathy, and reflection. The rise of digital media has made slow reading harder to practice. Screens are designed for quick consumption, with hyperlinks, notifications, and short paragraphs that discourage deep focus. 3 This “digital attention deficit（缺失）” affects learning, work, and mental well-being. 4 It applies to any text, from articles to poems. Simple techniques can help anyone adopt the practice: setting aside dedicated time without devices, reading aloud, taking notes, and pausing to reflect on key points. These small changes turn reading from a hurried chore into a calming, rewarding activity. The slow reading movement is not against technology or progress. It simply reminds us that reading is a human experience, not a performance criterion. By slowing down, we reconnect with the power of words to inspire, challenge, and transform us. In a fast-paced world, slow reading is not just a skill. 5 . A．It is a form of self-care. B．Slow reading is not just for books. C．It reduces stress and improves mental clarity. D．Advocates argue that slow reading is not inefficient. E．A wide range of content is easily accessible on digital devices. F．This rushed approach weakens comprehension, memory, and critical thinking. G．Many people admit failing to read a long article or book without feeling restless. Passage 3 We tend to respect and even admire those who exhibit a lot of willpower. The friend who hits up the gym five times a week. The colleague who manages to stay calm and focused in nearly every situation. Research suggests that these people are not only viewed as trustworthy but also morally superior. 1 Surveys show that many Americans are feeling heightened levels of anxiety and stress, which can make delaying gratification (满足感) and containing desires even harder. 2 While you can use willpower to manage your emotions or fight temptation (诱惑), it may not be the most effective method. To improve willpower, it boils down to just trying harder. But self-control involves a set of skills that can be learned. Preparation, mind-set and the ability to either avoid or reframe temptation can be far more effective than trying to force that desire down. Developing your self-control starts with self-empowerment. 3 After all, if you don’t think you can control yourself then why would you make any efforts to do so? Focus on the times when you have succeeded in accomplishing a goal related to the one you’re focused on now. You can also try thinking about times when a family member or friend was successful and ask them for any tips. 4 There are multiple strategies for improving self-control, like creating routines, monitoring your progress and editing your inner circle. Trying several is more effective than picking just one. And remember, attaining better self-control is not an all-or-nothing pursuit. 5 Even so, you can still make progress towards your goal. The key is to keep going. A．If they can do it, you can too. B．You may need support from others. C．But do not confuse willpower with self-control. D．Yet, willpower is in short supply in modern life. E．Self-control is important for people to achieve goals. F．Believing you are capable of it can help you succeed. G．You may slip up sometimes or allow yourself a cheat day. Passage 4 In an era dominated by 15-second video clips and algorithmic news feeds, the art of deep reading is facing an unprecedented crisis. We are becoming efficient scanners, adept at skimming for keywords, yet we are losing the capacity for “cognitive patience” — the ability to engage with complex texts for extended periods. This shift is not merely a change in habit; it is a fundamental alteration of our neural circuitry. 1 The human brain is not hardwired for reading; unlike spoken language, reading is an acquired skill that requires the brain to forge new connections. When we read deeply, we engage in a sophisticated process of inference, critical analysis, and empathy. We step into the shoes of characters and navigate intricate arguments. 2 Without this immersion, our ability to understand nuanced perspectives diminishes. The danger lies in what neuroscientists call “cognitive atrophy.” If we consistently opt for bite-sized information, the neural pathways required for deep comprehension may weaken. 3 We might find ourselves unable to follow a complex novel or a dense academic paper, not because we lack intelligence, but because our brains have adapted to a diet of intellectual fast food. However, reclaiming our ability to read deeply is entirely possible. It requires a conscious effort to disconnect from digital distractions and immerse oneself in long-form content. 4 It is about training the mind to resist the urge to click away and to find pleasure in the slow unraveling of a narrative or an argument. Ultimately, preserving the habit of deep reading is about preserving our humanity. It is the primary tool we have for cultivating a rich inner life and a critical mind. 5 If we allow this skill to perish, we risk becoming a society of superficial thinkers, easily swayed and incapable of deep reflection. A．This plasticity means that what we read and how we read shapes the very structure of our brains. B．Therefore, the decline of reading is actually a decline in our capacity for complex thought. C．Many people believe that technology has made information more accessible than ever before. D．This does not necessarily mean reading for hours on end, but rather reading with intent and focus. E．Such a loss would be irreversible, as the brain loses its ability to form new connections after a certain age. F．Instead of fostering a generation of critical thinkers, we risk raising a generation that skims the surface of reality. G．This deep engagement fosters empathy, allowing us to simulate the emotional lives of others within our own minds. Passage 5 What Is a Lawnmower (割草机) Parent? You’ve heard of the “helicopter parent” — those overprotective caregivers who swoop in the moment their child meets a problem. Now a new term is sweeping playgrounds across the US: the “lawnmower parent.” 1 Lawnmower parents get their name because they mow down all challenges, conflicts or struggles their children might face before the kids have to deal with them themselves. Unlike helicopter parents who only keep a close watch, they completely remove obstacles before their kids even see them. 2 For example, a dad once rushed to school with an expensive water bottle just because his teen complained about the school’s water fountains. True story! This parenting style comes from deep love, but it brings serious long-term harm to kids’ growth. Clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Cohen says adults raised by lawnmower parents often struggle with basic life difficulties. 3 “When parents take away all conflict, kids lose the key skill of handling frustration and disappointment,” she explains. Many parents don’t even notice they’re acting this way. I’ll admit I’ve been both a helicopter and a lawnmower parent to my 3-year-old son. 4 I even asked others to blow on his hot sweet potato fries when I stepped away for a second. This bad habit starts early, even with little kids on the playground. Letting kids face challenges is the only way to help them grow into independent, healthy adults. 5 It may be tough at the beginning. It’s never easy to stand by while your kid goes through a hard time, but the ability to deal with setbacks is the most valuable life skill you can give them. A．They should seek suggestions from their parents. B．They can’t handle workplace stress or difficult relationships well. C．I’ve had similar overly protective moments with my own kid. D．The best time to break this parenting pattern is right now. E．Many parents pick up this parenting style from their own families. F．It describes an even more over-involved parenting style than helicopter parenting. G．These parents take extreme steps to keep their kids from any discomfort. Passage 6 How to Develop a Strong Work Ethic A strong work ethic is the foundation of all meaningful labor and achievement. It is not merely about hard work, but about purpose, commitment, and excellence. Cultivating work ethic requires conscious effort and a shift in mindset. 1 2 Many people view work as a burden, which often leads to procrastination and half-hearted effort. However, those with a strong work ethic see labor as an opportunity for self-improvement and contribution, knowing that every task builds character and reliability. By reframing your perspective, you can find inner motivation beyond external rewards. Discipline is the basis of a solid work ethic. It means placing emphasis on responsibilities over immediate pleasure and staying focused even when motivation declines. 3 This might involve creating a structured schedule, eliminating distractions, or setting clear boundaries between work and leisure. True discipline is about consistency — showing up and giving your best effort, even on difficult days. Taking ownership of your work is another crucial element. This means not only completing assigned tasks but also going the extra mile to ensure quality. 4 It involves anticipating problems, taking initiative, and holding yourself responsible for the outcome. Taking pride in your labor may lead to better results and personal growth. Finally, embrace challenges and learn from failure. Labor is rarely smooth sailing; obstacles and mistakes are inevitable. 5 Instead of being discouraged by setbacks, view them as valuable learning experiences. This resilience not only strengthens your work ethic but also equips you with the mental strength to tackle greater challenges in life. In essence, a strong work ethic is the conscious choice to honor labor, respect effort, and strive for continuous improvement in all that you do. A．It starts with changing your attitude toward work. B．It is these very difficulties that build character and competence, though. C．This means avoiding the temptation to cut corners or do the bare minimum. D．Developing self-discipline requires setting realistic goals and tracking progress. E．Putting this principle into practice, however, requires several concrete strategies. F．To build this discipline, you must learn to manage your time and energy effectively. G．However, understanding why it matters is just as important as knowing how to develop it. Passage 7 It’s common for us to feel worn out nowadays, yet we keep striving to build balance back into our lives. 1 Neuroscientists say spending time near water can provide a range of benefits including reducing anxiety, easing mental fatigue and refreshing us. 2 In that state we become fully immersed in what we’re doing, thus calming the mind. Bodies of water also can produce a glorious sense of awe, and it can decrease stress and help us put things into perspective. Most importantly, water is dynamic. It moves rhythmically, producing a play of light, color and sound that is fascinating, which holds our attention and gives our brains a break. 3 ● You likely have some close by, even if it is just a creek alongside the road. Start there. Then branch out to urban water like rivers, canals, fountains on the weekend or a holiday. It has healing power. 4 For example, water in pools, bathtubs, and even sprinklers (喷水装置) keeps your spirits up. If you can’t get to actual water, paintings, photographs and videos can still provide similar benefits. ● Try a water sport and get good at it. This brings a flow state — time and worries fade away as you fully engage. Being proficient can change your brain: it forms faster neural pathways, which makes it easier to enter a state of flow again. ● You can spend time on the water anywhere, anytime in your mind. 5 And when the water you imagine is water you have enjoyed in real life, the positive effect will be even stronger. A．Maybe water can help. B．So does domestic water. C．Computer-generated water scenes boosted participants’ moods. D．Spending a similar amount of time in water has the same benefits. E．Here’s some advice on how to tap into the healing power of water. F．Doing water activities like swimming or surfing helps us enter a “flow state”. G．Visualize the sun sparkling on its surface or waves hitting against the shore. Passage 8 Tips on Connecting With Your Family in the Car In our fast-paced world, quality time with family members is often the first thing we sacrifice. Due to last-minute work calls or running-late classes, Friday movie nights are canceled and Saturday outings are frequently postponed. 1 Both short school drives and long road trips can be transformed into valuable bonding experiences by being intentional. ·Remove digital distractions. Often, phones and tablets make every member stay in their own world. This creates a disconnected environment. 2 Use this time in the car to chat, observe the scenery, or simply enjoy shared silence, fostering an atmosphere where everyone can get fully involved. ·Start gentle and interesting conversations. 3 As a result, communication breaks down. Choosing light and positive topics like favorite things, funny stories or simple wishes is the key to keeping conversations flowing. Use open-ended questions like “Where would you choose if you could go anywhere?”. This encourages everyone to share more about their inner worlds. 4 Car rides need not be just about getting from A to B．They’re also a chance to share practical knowledge. When passing a gas station, talk to teens about budgeting. Upon spotting a road sign, explain to younger kids its meaning. Small exchanges spark curiosity and build practical wisdom for everyone. ·Create musical experiences. Road trips can be a painfully long stretch in the car. That’s where the magic of music — a powerful emotional connector — comes in. Allow each member to add a few of their favorite songs and create a family playlist together. During the trip, sing along to familiar tunes, or have silly family karaoke sessions. 5 Follow these tips and turn our next car trip into a lasting warm memory. A．Make good use of road signs. B．Turn long transportation into mini education. C．But what if we fully share the moments inside the car? D．Why not encourage everyone to put away all screens? E．These shared melodies help track your family’s highlights. F．Even Sunday trips are turned into family bonding occasions. G．Exchanges often fade or turn tense with grades and criticism. Passage 9 As a university lecturer, I cannot deny the widespread use of AI, which has already become an essential tool in education today. 1 I am deeply disappointed to see that some of our students use AI to complete their assignments. I observe that they are telling AI to think for them, rather than thinking with AI. I believe this trend will, over time, blunt (使……变钝) the minds of our youth, consequently weakening the value of our young generation’s human capital. AI has the potential to transform the way we learn, work, and think when used thoughtfully. 2 In the past, we had to go to bookstores to find reference books and workbooks to test our understanding. Even then, some workbooks were too difficult, while others were too easy and did not challenge our abilities. Based on our conversations with AI, it can alleviate this problem by tailoring specific learning materials and self-assessments to our level of understanding and ability. AI can be our debate opponent. Doing so not only sharpens our ability to argue effectively but also strengthens our capacity for critical thought. Numerous reports indicate that critical thinking ranks as the most vital skill across all industries in the 21st century. To further develop this skill, we can use AI to assess how deeply we understand an issue. 3 AI can provide feedback. 4 After doing exercises and debating with AI, it can summarize our progress by providing constructive feedback. Traditionally, we only receive feedback from teachers, however, the quality of feedback is dependent on a person’s mood as human feedback can change according to the situation and atmosphere. 5 AI doesn’t have moods like humans do. A．AI can help us personalize learning. B．But with AI, the feedback is more objective. C．This complements the points mentioned earlier. D．Therefore, we must set clear boundaries in the use of AI. E．AI can’t be an excellent tool to recognize our learning styles. F．It can also evaluate how capable we are of defending our position. G．However, AI is increasingly used to finish a given task by irresponsible users. Passage 10 As the college entrance examination was approaching, I was under great pressure in senior three. I fixed my mind entirely on review every day, wishing to improve my grades steadily. The constant chirps from a bird nest in the old banyan tree outside the window always disturbed my study. 1 I even discussed with my classmates whether we could ask the school to remove the nest. 2 He did not criticize our selfish idea at all. In his reply, he told us that every small life should be respected, and we needed to learn to live in harmony with birds while pursuing our dreams. To help us study better, the school prepared thick sound-proof curtains and changed part of our evening self-study time properly. We were moved by the headmaster’s kindness. 3 The teacher introduced that these birds were in their breeding period and would leave campus soon. She also told us the importance of protecting wild birds and keeping the ecological balance. My annoyance with the chirps disappeared little by little. One day after class, I went close to the banyan tree to watch the nest. I saw the mother bird flying back and forth with food for her babies. The warm picture made me feel soft in my heart. 4 This experience has changed my attitude towards life. 5 I finally understood that real growth is not only gaining excellent academic results but also learning to be tolerant, gentle and respectful to all lives around us. This warm memory will stay in my heart forever. A．I lost my focus completely. B．I no longer saw the chirps as noise. C．The headmaster replied to us warmly. D．We attended a special biology lecture. E．It taught me what real growth truly means. F．I tried to find a quiet place to study alone. G．Small and lovely lives deserve our care and protection Passage 11 I used to lose myself in books for hours as a child. During my exam years, I could study with remarkable focus, revising for hours without pause. 1 Endless scrolling (滚动) on my phone took over. And for someone who writes for a living, this is a professional danger as well as something that made me sad. So I made a quiet promise. Whenever I encountered a new word, I would look it up immediately and record it. 2 Each week, I’d spend a few minutes reading the list back in an attempt to get the word to stick in my memory. The list now spans almost 20 pages, and this has become my way of fighting back against mindless scrolling. 3 It is often extremely impractical. If I’m reading on crowded trains, I have to stop reading mid-sentence, pull out my phone and type while avoiding bumping into fellow passengers. It slows my reading significantly. I’ll admit I often skip the weekly review — but still, I kept going. The habit became a small discipline in my daily life. Most of these words never make it into my conversations. A few do, like “incorrigible” or “lugubrious”. The rest remain like museum pieces — admired and catalogued but rarely handled. That’s fine. The real value lies in the act of noticing itself. 4 It feels like a mental muscle waking up after years of sleep. Now my mind feels sharper. I find myself reaching less often for the same tired handful of adjectives, and more often for something precise and strong. 5 It’s like finding the missing puzzle piece that locks the picture into place. In a world designed to steal our attention, using my phone to think slowly feels almost rebellious (叛逆的). After years of passive scrolling, my mind is gradually waking up again. A．Not that it’s an easy habit to keep up. B．Nothing fancy, just a simple list on my phone. C．Each new word gives my brain a gentle stretch. D．It reminded me of happy memories I had forgotten. E．But in recent years, my concentration began to fade. F．I wanted to restore that mental flexibility to fight the brain rot. G．Few things are more satisfying than unearthing the exact word you were searching for. Passage 12 A new study published in Neurology suggests that what you eat can directly impact the health of your brain as you age. The study tracked over 1,600 adults who closely followed the MIND diet for about 12 years and found a clear link between diet and brain shrinkage (萎缩). 1 The MIND diet is a mix of two healthy eating plans: the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet. 2 The key is to choose foods packed with nutrients that support brain function. These include green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, beans, and fish. At the same time, the diet recommends limiting foods that are less healthy, such as red meat, fried foods, and ultra-processed snacks. Starting a healthy diet doesn’t require a complete and sudden change to your eating habits. You can simply change your usual dessert for a bowl of mixed berries, or replace ground beef with ground chicken. 3 When done regularly, they can add up over time and contribute to better brain health. While eating fresh, organic foods might be ideal, it can sometimes be expensive. 4 One simple and effective strategy is to visit the frozen food section of your local grocery store. Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh ones. They are often more affordable and available year-round. 5 You can buy them in bulk (大量) without worrying about them going bad quickly. This not only saves money but also reduces food waste, making it a smart choice for both your health and your wallet. So, by making mindful choices at the grocery store, you can nourish your brain without breaking the bank. A．These small changes can make a difference. B．However, a brain-healthy diet doesn’t need to cost much. C．It focuses on foods that are particularly good for the brain. D．These mental benefits are why the MIND diet is so popular. E．Another benefit of frozen foods is that they help reduce waste. F．The study also found that exercise beats diet in preventing memory loss. G．This diet makes brains 2.5 years younger on scans than those following it least. Passage 13 Cut your sugar, get some exercise, eat your vegetables, sleep well. Every day, we are surrounded by information about how to live longer, healthier, happier lives. 1 It is to engage in the arts. Over the past few decades, evidence has been increasing to suggest that being more creative works wonders for our health. 2 And the results are astonishing, from music in surgery reducing the amount of painkillers and anti-anxiety medicines needed, to dance programs helping people with Parkinson’s disease to walk. But the arts aren’t just there for us when we are sick. As a public health scientist. I spend my days looking at data from studies — massive datasets that contain thousands of individuals who have completed questionnaires, had nurse interviews, donated blood samples and undergone brain imaging every few years of their lives. 3 Using complex statistical methods, we can look at the long-term relationship between everyday arts engagement and dozens of health outcomes. The results are remarkable. Children who engage more with the arts have a reduced risk of developing problems like depression later in life. Adults who participate more frequently in the arts and visit cultural venues are happier and feel more satisfied with their lives over the years and decades that follow 4 Kindergarteners who engage in music activities have increased prosocial skills as they head into primary school. Teenagers who are involved in bands, dance and editing school newspapers are less likely to get involved in antisocial behaviors or crime. I want to be clear: I am not suggesting the arts can solve all problems. 5 But the evidence remains that engaging regularly in creative activities that you enjoy is an investment in your health that is worth making. A．The benefits aren’t just psychological either. B．Regular arts engagement goes beyond boosting physical health. C．But there is one piece of advice I bet you have never been given. D．Many of these studies contain buried questions on arts engagement. E．Arts can be inaccessible to people because of cost and other reasons. F．Crafts, singing, theatre and writing are good for us as part of our daily lives. G．Programs being developed around the world are starting to integrate the arts into healthcare. Passage 14 A classic song says, “Everybody needs good neighbours.” But in 2026, do we still need them? Or have we forgotten how to be friendly with those around us? 1 But these days, many live next door for years without learning their names. Is neighbourliness disappearing? Studies show we have less contact with neighbours than before. One survey found that 76% of us believe people were closer to neighbours 20 years ago than today. 2 There are reasons behind this fact. People today move homes more often for work or family needs, making long-term connections harder. In smaller communities, people attend the same schools or shops, so they get to know each other easily. But in cities with larger populations, these chance meetings happen less often. 3 Long office hours or irregular remote work means neighbours may not see each other. At the same time, many of us care more about privacy. Often, our only interactions are arguments about noise or shared areas. 4 A global study found that knowing just six neighbours can reduce loneliness and help people feel safer. For older people or those in poor health, informal acts of support from neighbors can be life-changing. Age UK has highlighted how regular neighbourly contact can help older residents stay independent for longer, while reducing social isolation. Ultimately, there’s no hard and fast rulebook to being a good neighbour. 5 But at the very least, making sure to smile and offer a kind word can go much further than you might think. A．Our working patterns also play a part. B．However, having good neighbours still matters. C．Most people spend more time socializing than working. D．What feels caring to one may feel unwelcome to another. E．Once, our front doors remained unlocked for friendly faces. F．It also found that one in five have never spoken to neighbours. G．The survey also noted urban residents interact less with neighbours. Passage 15 How many times do you find yourself in a conversation with someone, waiting for the other person to stop talking so you can say what you want to say? 1 This common experience shows a lack of active listening, because you are only thinking about how you want to respond. Communication that leads to real human connection involves active listening and empathy. Active listening includes eye contact as well as verbal and non-verbal acknowledgments that you are listening. 2 Empathy involves reflection, validation and a genuine concern for how others are feeling. This combination of active listening and empathy  —  empathetic listening — can improve relationships of all kinds. 3 Being brave enough to share with another person is a vulnerable position to be in. Imagine sharing something sad with a friend: “I studied so hard for the math exam, but I still failed it.” Consider these two potential responses and how they would make you feel. “Oh well, I’m glad I’m not the one taking that exam. Want to hang out?” “That must be so hard. Thank you for sharing with me. I am here for you.” The first response might leave one feeling dismissed. Why do people respond like that? Perhaps the comment comes from a place of the listener being uncomfortable with hearing something that taps into their own fears or vulnerability. 4 The second response, however, might make one feel heard, seen and supported. It shows the listener heard what the other person was saying, understanding and expressing concern. So how do you know what to say or not to say when someone shares something difficult with you? Sometimes, the best thing to do is to sit and listen. Brene Brown, a renowned researcher in this field, says it best: “Empathy is a strange and powerful thing. There is no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. 5 ” A．Shifting the topic might bring comfort to the speaker. B．These include nodding, confirming, and clarifying questions. C．Just be empathetic and you’ll have thought-provoking conversations. D．It’s simply listening, withholding judgment, and emotionally connecting. E．Everyone wants to feel understood for speaking their thoughts and feelings. F．The listener may want to shut down the conversation and move to a safer space. G．You might even expect the other person to completely tune into what you are saying. 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $