期末复习之阅读表达15篇（期末热点话题）（天津专用）-2025-2026学年高二英语外研版选择性必修第四册

**基本信息** 聚焦“人与自我/社会/自然”三大主题，15篇阅读表达训练覆盖期末热点，通过细节理解、词义猜测等多元题型培养语言能力与思维品质。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |人与自我|5篇|含科学探究、个人成长等子话题，以细节题（如原因分析）、词义猜测为主|围绕自我认知与发展，构建“现象-分析-启示”逻辑链| |人与社会|5篇|涉及校园管理、科技未来等热点，包含推理判断与开放题|立足社会现象，形成“问题-影响-反思”认知框架| |人与自然|5篇|涵盖环保、动物互助等主题，融合事实理解与价值判断|遵循“自然观察-关系认知-责任担当”思维路径|

期末复习之阅读表达15篇 （期末热点话题） 分类 篇目 核心主题 人与自我 Passage 1 科学探究跑步愉悦感的真正成因，运动可舒缓抑郁情绪 人与自我 Passage 2 退休医生受自然启发，搁置 15 年终完成原创童书 人与自我 Passage 3 作者从情感逃避，领悟真诚关注与理解他人的相处之道 人与自我 Passage 4 贫苦出身的父亲坚持全家每日学习，传递终身学习理念 人与自我 Passage 5 探讨祖父母节，手工礼物比商品更能传递真挚孝心 人与社会 Passage 1 中学推行手机锁袋制度，师生见证无手机校园的积极改变 人与社会 Passage 2 畅想 2050 年校园，AI、3D 打印、智能设备重塑教学模式 人与社会 Passage 3 少年依靠想象力动手实践，用创意解决身边现实问题 人与社会 Passage 4 美术生比赛遇创作瓶颈，在自然中顿悟艺术重在表达本心 人与社会 Passage 5 作者从厌恶体育到爱上武术，建议大家多多尝试适配运动 人与自然 Passage 1 回顾挑战者号航天爆炸事故，人类探索太空不惧挫折牺牲 人与自然 Passage 2 介绍地球一小时熄灯活动，呼吁提升全球变暖环保意识 人与自然 Passage 3 学生参与溪流水质检测、清理垃圾，感悟环境美丽又脆弱 人与自然 Passage 4 天鹅合力救助冻在冰面的大雁，启示人类互助向善 人与自然 Passage 5 女孩用摄影帮收容所黑狗拍摄美照，提高狗狗领养率 人与自我 Passage 1 Running is often tiring and a lot of hard work, but nothing beats the feeling you get after finishing a long workout around the track. But while it’s long been believed that endorphins (内啡肽) — chemicals in the body that cause happiness — are behind the so-called “runner’s high”, a study suggested that there may be more to this phenomenon than we previously knew. According to a recent study published by a group of scientists from several German universities, a group of chemicals called eCBs (内源性大麻素) may actually be responsible for this familiar great feeling. To test this theory, the scientists turned to mice. Both mice and humans release high levels of endorphins and eCBs after exercise. After exercising on running wheels, the mice seemed happy and relaxed and displayed no signs of anxiety. But after being given a drug to block their endorphins, the mice’s behavior didn’t seem to change. However, when their eCBs were blocked with a different drug, their runners’ high symptoms seemed to fade. “The long-held notion of endorphins being responsible for the runner’s high is false. Endorphins are effective pain relievers, but only when it comes to the pain in your body and muscles you feel after working out,” Patrick Lucas Austin wrote on science blog Lifhacker. Similar studies are yet to be carried out on humans, but it’s already known that exercise is a highly effective way to get rid of stress or anxiety. Regular exercise can improve your mood if you have depression, and it’s especially useful for people with mild to moderate (中等的) depression,” it wrote on its website. It seems like nothing can beat that feeling we get after a good workout, even if we don’t fully understand where it comes from. At least if we’re feeling down, we know that all we have to do is to put on our running shoes. 1．What did the recent study by German scientists find about the cause of “runner’s high”? (No more than 10 words) 2．Why did the scientists give mice drugs in their experiment? (No more than 10 words) 3．What does the underlined word “notion” most probably mean? (1 word) 4．According to the studies, what benefit can regular exercise bring to people with depression? (No more than 10 words) 5．Besides running, what other ways do you know to relax yourself when stressed? Give an example. (No more than 25 words)(开放题) 【答案】1．eCBs may cause the runner’s high./A group of chemicals called eCBS is the cause. 2．To identify what causes the runner’s high. (只写“To test the theory”给一分) 3．Opinion/Belief/Idea/View 4．It can improve their mood. 5．When stressed, I will listen to music or talk with friends. Because these two ways can help me relieve my anxiety and rebuild my confidence. 【导语】文章介绍了一项最新研究发现，导致“跑步者高潮”的并非人们长期认为的内啡肽，而是一种名为eCBs (内源性大麻素)的化学物质。文章还指出定期运动对缓解抑郁有显著效果，鼓励人们通过运动改善心情。 1．考查细节理解。根据第三段“a group of chemicals called eCBs (内源性大麻素) may actually be responsible for this familiar great feeling. (一种名为eCBs的化学物质可能才是这种熟悉的美妙感觉的真正原因。)”可知，德国科学家发现eCBs可能是导致“跑步者高潮”的原因。 2．考查细节理解。根据第四段“To test this theory, the scientists turned to mice. Both mice and humans release high levels of endorphins and eCBs after exercise. After exercising on running wheels, the mice seemed happy and relaxed and displayed no signs of anxiety. But after being given a drug to block their endorphins, the mice’s behavior didn’t seem to change. However, when their eCBs were blocked with a different drug, their runners’ high symptoms seemed to fade. (为了验证这一理论，科学家们将研究对象转向了小鼠。无论是小鼠还是人类，在运动后都会释放大量内啡肽和eCBs。在跑步轮上运动后，小鼠看起来快乐放松，没有任何焦虑迹象。然而，当研究人员用一种药物阻断其内啡肽时，小鼠的行为似乎并未改变。但当使用另一种药物阻断其eCBs后，小鼠的“跑步高”症状却明显减轻。)”可知，科学家给老鼠服药是为了验证理论/找出导致“跑步者高潮”的真正原因。 3．考查词句猜测。根据第五段“endorphins being responsible for the runner’s high. (内啡肽导致跑步者高潮)”可知，“内啡肽导致跑步者高潮”是人们长期、普遍的观点，但近期的研究表明该观点是错误的。因此notion意为“观点/看法/信念”。 4．考查细节理解。根据第六段“Regular exercise can improve your mood if you have depression (如果你有抑郁症，定期运动可以改善你的情绪)”可知，定期运动能改善抑郁患者的情绪。 5．考查开放作答。根据题意需给出除跑步外缓解压力的方式并举例，言之有理即可。比如当感到压力时，我会听音乐或和朋友聊天。因为这两种方式能帮助我缓解焦虑，并重建自信。 Passage 2 阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Did I ever want to write a book? The idea first took root 15 years ago, but I was so busy and life got in the way. It all began after I retired from a 33-year career as a military doctor. I built a home near a small lake. One day, I noticed a tree on the edge of my property. What caught my eye was that nearly every leaf was covered with tiny black caterpillars (毛毛虫), eating so hungrily I could hear the soft munching sounds from my doorstep! Within two days, the tree was completely bare. It stood there, looking dead, and I was sure it was the end for it. Yet, to my surprise, two months later, it was once again covered in green leaves, as if nothing had happened. Soon, a second group of caterpillars showed up. This time, I got curious and did some research. I learned about a quiet, ongoing conversation between species: these caterpillars, this particular tree, and a type of small predatory wasp (捕食性黄蜂) that naturally hunts the caterpillars, keeping their population balanced. This hidden dance of nature in my own backyard fascinated me. I thought, “Kids would love this story!” Well, that was 15 years ago. The idea just sat there. But during a long stretch at home recently, I finally told myself, “It’s time.” Last month, my book was published. Titled Do Caterpillars Really Have Lips?, it was a labor of love. The process was deeply gratifying, not just because of the finished book, but because of the journey itself—the long nights of writing and painting sessions, filling the pages with both words and colors I created myself. I had not only written the story but also painted 65 watercolor pictures to go with it. 1．Why didn’t the author write a book 15 years ago? (no more than 8 words) 2．What happened to the tree two months after the caterpillars ate all its leaves? (no more than 10 words) 3．According to the author’s research, how do the wasps help the trees? (no more than 10 words) 4．What does the underlined word “gratifying” in Para. 4 probably mean? (1 word) 5．What can you learn from the author’s experience of writing the book? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1．He was busy and life got in the way. 2．It was once again covered in green leaves./It grew green leaves once again. 3．By hunting caterpillars to keep their population balanced./They hunt caterpillars to keep their population balanced. 4．Satisfying. /Rewarding. /Pleasing. /Fulfilling. 5．(Open) It is never too late to pursue our dreams./We should enjoy the journey of achieving our goals. /Observing nature carefully can inspire us to create wonderful things./We should keep curiosity about nature and follow our dreams regardless of age. 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者退休后受自然现象启发，15年后终于出版书籍的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The idea first took root 15 years ago, but I was so busy and life got in the way.(这个想法15年前就萌芽了，但我太忙了，生活阻碍了我。)”可知，作者15年前没有写书的原因是生活繁忙、诸事牵绊。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Yet, to my surprise, two months later, it was once again covered in green leaves, as if nothing had happened.(然而，令我惊讶的是，两个月后，它又长满了绿叶，就好像什么都没发生过一样。)”可知，毛毛虫吃光树叶两个月后，这棵树又长满了绿叶。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“I learned about a quiet, ongoing conversation between species: these caterpillars, this particular tree, and a type of small predatory wasp (捕食性黄蜂) that naturally hunts the caterpillars, keeping their population balanced.(我了解到物种之间正在进行一场安静的对话：这些毛毛虫、这棵特定的树，以及一种自然捕食毛毛虫的小型捕食性黄蜂，它们保持着毛毛虫数量的平衡。)”可知，黄蜂通过捕食毛毛虫来帮助树木，保持毛毛虫数量的平衡。 4．词句猜测题。根据最后一段中“The process was deeply gratifying, not just because of the finished book, but because of the journey itself—the long nights of writing and painting sessions, filling the pages with both words and colors I created myself.(整个创作过程令人深感gratifying，不只是因为最终成书，更在于这段经历本身：无数个伏案写作、潜心作画的深夜，我亲手用文字与色彩，一页页填满了整本书的内容。)”可知，作者不仅仅是因为完成的这本书，而是因为这段旅程本身而感到满足，故gratifying意思是“令人满足的，有成就感的，令人愉快的”。 5．开放性题目，此题要求回答：你能从作者写这本书的经历中学到什么？（不超过20字）答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：追逐梦想，永远为时不晚。/我们应享受追梦路上的过程。/用心观察自然，能启发我们创作出美好的事物。/论年岁几何，都应保持对自然的好奇、坚守心中梦想。 Passage 3 阅读表达 The culture of my upbringing could be summed up by “Jewish thinking and British manners”. We were quiet and reserved. In our house, we had all the love but never uttered the three little words out loud. Whether it was nature or nurture, I grew into a person who was a bit detached, which was good for a career in journalism but not for emotional availability or a joyous life. In truth, I was a practiced escape artist. If you revealed some vulnerable attachment to me, I was good at making meaningful eye contact with your shoes and then excusing myself to keep a vitally important appointment with my dry cleaner. Life has a way of tenderizing you, though. I’m not an exceptional person, but I am a grower. I’ve noticed along the way that people want to connect. Above almost any other need, human beings long to have another person look into their faces with love and acceptance. The issue is that we lack practical knowledge about how to give one another the attention we long for. It seems like we have intentionally built a society that gives people little guidance on how to perform the most important activities of life. I’ve noticed along the way that some people are much better at seeing people than others are. In any collection of humans, there are diminishers and there are illuminators. Diminishers are so into themselves; they make others feel insignificant. They stereotype and label. If they learn one thing about you, they proceed to make a series of assumptions about who you must be. Illuminators, on the other hand, have a persistent curiosity about other people. They have been trained or have trained themselves in the craft of understanding others. They shine the brightness of their care on people and make them feel respected. A person who radiates warmth will bring out the glowing sides of the people he meets, while a person who conveys formality can meet the same people and find them stiff and disconnected. “Attention,” the psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist writes, “is a moral act: It creates, brings aspects of things into being.” I wanted to learn these skills for moral reasons. If I can shine positive attention on others, I can help them to blossom. If I see potential in others, they may come to see potential in themselves. True understanding is one of the most generous gifts any of us can give to another. 1．What does the example of “making eye contact with shoes and excusing himself” show about the author’s personality? (no more than 10 words) 2．What does the underlined word “tenderizing” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? (1 word) 3．How do people expect to be treated by others according to para. 4? (no more than 10 words) 4．What is the essential difference between diminishers and illuminators in the way they treat and judge others? (no more than 15 words) 5．According to the passage, what should we do to get along well with others in daily life? Why? Please explain in your own words. (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1．He is a bit detached and a practiced escape artist. 2．Polishing/Shaping/Refining. 3．They hope to be looked at with love and acceptance. 4．Diminishers judge casually by stereotypes and assumptions while illuminators understand others with curiosity and respect. 5． We should care for others sincerely because it helps inspire their potential./We should avoid labeling others casually because everyone desires respect and warmth./We should give positive attention to others because it is a precious moral gift. 【导语】讲述了作者个人成长经历、性格变化以及对人际关系的感悟。作者从最初情感疏离、习惯逃避，到意识到人们渴望被爱与接纳，进而倡导用积极的关注和理解去照亮他人。 1．考查细节理解。第二段中“Whether it was nature or nurture, I grew into a person who was a bit detached, which was good for a career in journalism but not for emotional availability or a joyous life. In truth, I was a practiced escape artist.(无论是天性还是教养所致，我最终长成了一个有些疏离的人——这对从事新闻事业有好处，但对情感的可及性或快乐的生活无益。事实上，我是一个训练有素的逃避艺术家。)”作者首先点明自己性格疏离、是一个训练有素的逃避艺术家，习惯逃避亲密情感流露；下文“If you revealed some vulnerable attachment to me, I was good at making meaningful eye contact with your shoes and then excusing myself to keep a vitally important appointment with my dry cleaner.(如果你对我表现出一些脆弱的依恋，我擅长与你的鞋子进行有意义的眼神交流，然后找借口去和我的干洗店赴约。)”举例子正是为了印证这一点；因此“与鞋子进行眼神交流并为自己找借口”表明作者是性格疏离、训练有素的逃避艺术家。 2．考查词句猜测。文章第二段中作者说自己性格疏离、习惯逃避亲密情感流露；根据第三段中“Life has a way of tenderizing you, though. I’m not an exceptional person, but I am a grower.(不过，生活总有办法 tenderizing你。我不是一个特别的人，但我是一个会成长的人。)”以及最后一段“I wanted to learn these skills for moral reasons. If I can shine positive attention on others, I can help them to blossom. If I see potential in others, they may come to see potential in themselves. (出于道德上的原因，我想学习这些技能。如果我能向他人投射积极的关注，我就能帮助他们绽放。如果我看到他人身上的潜力，他们可能也会看到自己身上的潜力。)”可知，作者一直在成长、观念发生转变，他渴望与他人建立联系并希望学习相关技能，由此可推断，生活让原本冷漠疏离的作者变得柔软，懂得连接，即生活改善/塑造了作者性格，“tenderizing”指“改善，塑造”，与polishing/shaping/refining意思相近。 3．考查细节理解。根据第四段中“human beings long to have another person look into their faces with love and acceptance.(人类最渴望的是有另一个人带着爱与接纳注视他们的脸庞)”可知，人们期望被他人以爱和接纳的方式看待。 4．考查细节理解。根据第五段中“Diminishers are so into themselves; they make others feel insignificant... Illuminators... have a persistent curiosity about other people.(贬低者过于自我，他们让别人感到自己无足轻重。他们喜欢贴标签和刻板印象。如果他们了解到关于你的一件事，他们就会对你必须是什么样的人做出一连串的假设。而照亮者则不同，他们对他人怀有持久的好奇心。他们接受过训练，或者自己训练了自己，掌握了理解他人的技艺。他们用关爱的光芒照亮他人，让人们感到被尊重。)”可知，在对待和评价他人的方式上，贬低者和照亮者之间的本质区别是：贬低者随意地根据刻板印象和假设来判断，而照亮者则带着好奇和尊重来理解他人。 5．开放性题目，此题要求回答日常生活中如何与人好好相处并说明原因。根据最后一段“If I can shine positive attention on others, I can help them to blossom. If I see potential in others, they may come to see potential in themselves. True understanding is one of the most generous gifts any of us can give to another.(如果我能向他人投射积极的关注，我就能帮助他们绽放。如果我看到他人身上的潜力，他们可能也会看到自己身上的潜力。真正的理解是我们能给予他人的最慷慨的礼物之一。)”以及全文主旨可知，作者倡导给他人积极关注、温暖、理解与尊重，因为这能帮助他人发掘潜能、能创造并激发他人美好的一面，要成为“照亮者”，不要成为“贬低者”。答案合理即可。例如：我们应该真诚地关心别人，因为这有助于激发他们的潜力。/我们应该避免随便给别人贴标签，因为每个人都渴望尊重和温暖。/我们应该给予别人积极的关注，因为这是一种宝贵的道德礼物。 Passage 4 阅读短文, 按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Papa, as a son of a dirt poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, he was determined that none of his children would be denied an education. Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point. Then came the moment — the time to share the day’s new learning. Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen. “Felice,” he’d say, “tell me what you learned today.” “I learned that the population of Nepal is...” Silence. Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation of the world would depend upon it. “The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well...” he’d say. “Get the map; let’s see where Nepal is.” And the whole family went on a search for Nepal. This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts. As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one another’s education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher. Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all along — the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. 1．What did the author’s father think of his children’s education? (no more than 10 words) 2．What does the underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to? (no more than 2 words) 3．Why did the author’s father ask the family to search for Nepal on the map? (no more than 15 words) 4．What has served the author well all his life? (no more than 8 words) 5．How are you inspired by the author’s father? Please explain. (no more than 25 words) 【答案】1．- He thought none of his children should be denied an education. - He was determined that all his children must receive education. - Education was so important that every child must get it. - He believed every child deserved a chance to learn. 32．- Daily news. - The news. 33．- To find out where Nepal is located on the map. - To locate Nepal and make the fact more concrete. - To make sure they truly understood the new fact. - To help them clearly understand what they had learned. 34．- His father’s technique of continual learning. - The value of lifelong learning. - His father’s educational method. - Papa’s way of teaching. 35．- I’m inspired to value daily learning and make it a family activity, just like Papa did. - He teaches me to listen patiently and help others discover knowledge themselves. - I learn that small daily habits, like sharing new facts, can build strong character. - His respect for children’s input reminds me to treat everyone’s ideas with dignity. - I will follow his example: turn every dinner into a chance to learn together. 【导语】文章主要讲述了父亲重视教育并鼓励家人持续学习的故事。 1．考查细节理解。根据第一段“So, he was determined that none of his children would be denied an education. (因此，他下定决心，绝不让自己的任何一个孩子失去受教育的机会。)”可知，作者的父亲认为他的孩子们都不应该被剥夺受教育的权利，即他决心让所有孩子都接受教育，认为教育对每个孩子都很重要，每个孩子都应有机会学习。 2．考查词句猜测。根据第二段“We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. (我们会谈论当天的新闻；无论它多么微不足道，都绝不会被轻视。)”可知，“it”指代的是“每日新闻”或“新闻”。 3．考查细节理解。根据倒数第四段““Get the map; let’s see where Nepal is.” And the whole family went on a search for Nepal. (“拿来地图；我们看看尼泊尔在哪儿。”于是全家人开始一起查找尼泊尔的位置。)”和倒数第三段“Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts. (只有当我们对至少五六个这样的事实有了清晰的理解之后，晚餐才会结束。)”可知，作者的父亲让家人在地图上寻找尼泊尔，是为了确定尼泊尔在地图上的位置，确保他们真正理解了这个新事实，帮助他们清楚地理解所学内容。 4．考查细节理解。根据最后一段“They were imparting what Papa had known all along — the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. (他们传授的正是父亲一直以来所深知的东西——持续学习的价值。他的教育方法让我终生受益。)”可知，让作者一生受益的是他父亲不断学习的技巧，即终身学习的价值、父亲的教育方法或教学方式。 5．开放性题目。此题要求谈谈作者父亲的做法对你有哪些启发，并简要解释，答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：作者父亲的做法启发了我，让我重视日常学习，并像他那样把它变成一项家庭活动。/ 他教会我要耐心倾听，并帮助他人自己去发现知识。/ 我明白了，像分享新知识这样的小小日常习惯，能够塑造坚强的品格。/ 他尊重孩子的见解，这提醒我要以尊重的态度对待每个人的想法。/ 我将以他为榜样：把每一次晚餐都变成共同学习的机会。 Passage 5 Grandparents’ Day is a warm holiday that allows children and adults an opportunity to show their appreciation for their Grandparents. Grandparents’ Day and the weeks just before it are the time when children all over the country start thinking about what to get their Grandmothers and Grandfathers as presents for Grandparents’ Day. Of course, giving presents is just one way of celebrating Grandparents’ Day, but how to give gifts requires planning. Choosing presents for Grandparents’ Day can be a very difficult task. Because Grandparents’ Day and holidays of its kind are meant to honor some of the most important people in our lives, the task of choosing presents that will be appropriate can be challenging. You don’t know what they like and what can show how much you love and care for them. Especially for those children who do not have much money, finding the suitable Grandparents’ Day present at the right price is a very difficult task. One solution to the difficulty is not to buy anything at all. Rather than buying a material item that is almost sure to be short of expressing the depth and sincerity (诚心诚意) of your feelings for your Grandmother or Grandfather, consider another kind of choice entirely. One way that you can show a Grandparent that you really care is to make them something. A handmade card or flower or a written poem can go a long way towards expressing your love on Grandparents’ Day. Of course, there are also a lot more other ways to celebrate Grandparents’ Day than by just giving presents to your parents. 1．What is the main purpose of Grandparents’ Day according to the passage? (No more than 12 words) 2．Why is it challenging for children to choose appropriate gifts for their grandparents? (No more than 20 words) 3．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “appropriate”? (1 word) 4．What does the author suggest as a better way to express love on Grandparent’ Day instead of buying gifts? (No more than 12 words) 5．Do you agree with the author that handmade gifts are better than bought ones for Grandparents’ Day? Why or why not? (No more than 25 words) 【答案】1．To allow people to show appreciation for their grandparents. 2．Because they don’t know grandparents’ preferences and may have little money. 3．Suitable. 4．Making handmade gifts for grandparents. 5．Yes. Because handmade gifts can better show sincere love and care for grandparents. 【导语】文章主要讲述了祖父母节的意义，孩子为祖父母挑选合适礼物的困难，以及提出制作手工礼物等更好的表达爱意的方式。 1．考查细节理解。根据第一段“Grandparents’ Day is a warm holiday that allows children and adults an opportunity to show their appreciation for their Grandparents. (祖父母节是一个温馨的节日，它让孩子们和成年人有机会向他们的祖父母表达感激之情。)”可知，祖父母节的主要目的是让人们向祖父母表达感激之情。 2．考查细节理解。根据第二段“You don’t know what they like and what can show how much you love and care for them. Especially for those children who do not have much money, finding the suitable Grandparents’ Day present at the right price is a very difficult task. (你不知道他们喜欢什么，也不知道什么能表达你对他们的爱和关心。尤其是对于那些没有多少钱的孩子来说，以合适的价格找到合适的祖父母节礼物是一项非常困难的任务。)”可知，孩子们为祖父母选择合适的礼物具有挑战性是因为他们不知道祖父母的喜好，并且可能没有多少钱。 3．考查词句猜测。根据第二段“Because Grandparents’ Day and holidays of its kind are meant to honor some of the most important people in our lives, the task of choosing presents that will be appropriate can be challenging. (因为祖父母节和类似的节日是为了纪念我们生活中一些最重要的人，所以选择appropriate礼物的任务可能具有挑战性。)”以及后文提到孩子们不知道祖父母的喜好，很难选择到合适的礼物，可推测出“appropriate”意为“合适的”，与“Suitable”同义。 4．考查细节理解。根据第三段“One way that you can show a Grandparent that you really care is to make them something. A handmade card or flower or a written poem can go a long way towards expressing your love on Grandparents’ Day. (向祖父母表达你真正关心他们的一种方式是给他们做点什么。一张手工制作的卡片、一朵花或一首写好的诗，都能在祖父母节表达你的爱意。)”可知，作者建议，在祖父母节，除了买礼物，制作手工礼物是更好的表达爱意的方式。 5．考查观点表达。这是一个开放性问题，同意或不同意作者的观点均可，只要给出合理的理由即可。如果同意作者的观点，可以说手工制作的礼物能更好地表达对祖父母的真诚的爱和关心；如果不同意作者的观点，可以说买来的礼物也可能很精美，能表达对祖父母的爱意。以下给出的是同意作者观点的答案及解析。根据第三段中“Rather than buying a material item that is almost sure to be short of expressing the depth and sincerity (诚心诚意) of your feelings for your Grandmother or Grandfather, consider another kind of choice entirely. One way that you can show a Grandparent that you really care is to make them something. A handmade card or flower or a written poem can go a long way towards expressing your love on Grandparents’ Day. (与其买一件几乎肯定无法表达你对祖父母感情深度与诚心诚意的物质物品，不如完全考虑另一种选择。向祖父母表达你真正关心他们的一种方式是为他们做些东西。一张手工卡片、一朵花或一首写好的诗，在祖父母节表达你的爱意方面大有帮助)”可知，手工礼物能更好地表达真诚的爱与关心，故可给出肯定回答及理由（因为手工制作的礼物更能充分体现出对祖父母真挚的爱与关怀）。 人与社会 Passage 1 When students got their textbooks at the beginning of the year at San Mateo High School, they also received the Yondr pouch, a locking device for their phones. The phone slides into it and gets locked through a magnetic device. It’s not unlocked again until the final bell rings. The procedure will repeat every day for the rest of the school year. Adam Gelb, an assistant head teacher, ran a pilot (试验性的) project last year with 20 students and decided to do a school-wide, bell to bell program for this school year. The Yondr pouch is the product of a start-up in San Francisco with a mission to create phone-free spaces, something that resonated (引起共鸣) with Gelb. “I really think it’s about being present and engaging in the adult that’s trying to teach you and your peers that might be in your small group,” he said. Brad Friedman, another teacher at the school, said he was becoming concerned about the overuse of phones at school. He said he often saw students completely lost in their phones, some not socializing at all with other students. This week, he’s already seeing the difference. “Everyone was socializing and eating lunch together; that’s what I wasn’t seeing enough of when phone usage is at its worst,” he said. A senior at San Mateo High School Djelani Phillips-Diop said he definitely panicked at first when he heard he had to lock his phone. “Last year when we had phones, I used it every day,” he said. In case of emergency, every classroom has the unlocking device. Teachers still have access to their own cell phones. “We’ve gotten all 1,700 students unlocked in a few minutes. We spoke to four students who, despite their initial panic, agreed that a phone-free school experience has its benefits,” said Gelb. “You’re constantly comparing yourself to other women on your Facebook and it definitely takes a toll on your self-image,” said Lea Wadhams, another senior at SMHS, who supported the program. 1．What is the purpose of the Yondr pouch? (no more than 5 words) 2．What changes did Brad Friedman find in his students? (no more than 10 words) 3．What is the attitude of the four students towards the bell to bell program? (1 word) 4．What does the underlined part in the last paragraph probably mean? (no more than 5 words) 5．What do you think of students taking mobile phones to class? Why? (no more than 25 words) 【答案】1．To lock students’ phones. 2．They began socializing and eating lunch together. 3．Positive. / Supportive. / Approving. 4．Badly affects. / Has a bad effect on. / Damages. / Is bad for. / Does harm to. 5．I don’t think students should bring mobile phones to class, which will distract them. Or: I think it is OK as long as it doesn’t distract their attention, because in an emergency, students can contact their families. 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了某高中推行手机锁袋政策及师生对此的不同反应与看法。 1．考查细节理解。根据第一段中“When students got their textbooks at the beginning of the year at San Mateo High School, they also received the Yondr pouch, a locking device for their phones. (在圣马特奥高中，开学初学生们领取课本时，还会领到一Yondr手机锁袋，用来锁住他们的手机。)”可知，Yondr pouch的目的是锁住学生手机。故答案为To lock students’ phones. 2．考查细节理解。根据第四段中“This week, he’s already seeing the difference. “Everyone was socializing and eating lunch together; that’s what I wasn’t seeing enough of when phone usage is at its worst,” he said. (这周，他已经看到了变化。“大家都在社交，一起吃午餐；这在手机使用最泛滥的时候，是我极少能看到的景象。”)”可知，Brad Friedman发现他的学生们开始在一起社交和吃午饭。故答案为They began socializing and eating lunch together. 3．考查推理判断。根据倒数第二段中““We’ve gotten all 1,700 students unlocked in a few minutes. We spoke to four students who, despite their initial panic, agreed that a phone-free school experience has its benefits,” said Gelb. (“我们能在几分钟内为所有1700名学生解锁手机。我们与四名学生进行了交流，尽管他们起初有些慌乱，但都认同无手机的校园体验有其益处，”格尔布说道。)”可知，这四名学生对这个项目持积极的/支持的态度。故答案为Positive. / Supportive. / Approving. 4．考查细节理解。根据最后一段中“You’re constantly comparing yourself to other women on your Facebook and it definitely takes a toll on your self-image (你总是在Facebook上拿自己和其他女人比较，这绝对会takes a toll on你的自我形象)”可知，这种比较会对自我形象产生不良影响，因此划线部分意为“对……有坏影响”。故答案为Badly affects. / Has a bad effect on. / Damages. / Is bad for. / Does harm to. 5．开放性题目。此题要求表达对于学生带手机进课堂的看法并说明原因，答案不唯一，合理即可。例如，我认为学生不应该带手机进课堂，因为这会分散他们的注意力。或者，如果手机不会分散他们的注意力，那么带手机进课堂也是可以的，因为在紧急情况下，学生可以联系他们的家人。故答案为I don’t think students should bring mobile phones to class, which will distract them. Or: I think it is OK as long as it doesn’t distract their attention, because in an emergency, students can contact their families. Passage 2 What Could the School of 2050 Look Like? Thanks to technology-driven advances in education, the school of 2050 may look different in many ways. For example, on entering the classroom, biometric scanning (生物识别扫描) will allow students to check in. Teachers will be able to gather attendance data automatically. For the school of the future, there will be no need to deal with heavy curtains or dust-covered blinds; we’ll have smart glass. Windows can automatically adjust their colors, protecting both our eyes and screens. By 2050, 3D printers will have become a standard appliance, both in the home and at school. As a learning aid, they’ll have become crucial, allowing teachers more flexibility to explain difficult concepts. Adaptive learning systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI) will have become integrated into the school environment by 2050. Personalized learning experiences will take into account learning styles and create adaptive assessments that adjust in real time based on performance. AI may also be used to analyze pupils’ work, even so far as predicting future performance, helping teachers understand which students need more guidance on a particular concept before they fall behind. Students will be able to get immediate feedback (反馈), with suggested areas for improvement and more personalized tutoring (辅导) based on their strengths and weaknesses. And homework assignments will mostly be online. From downloading the assignment at the end of the lesson to submitting it remotely, students will be able to view their coursework, see the percentage completed, and track general assessments. Gone will be the days of carrying heavy textbooks, and hurriedly putting them into lockers after lessons. Students of the future can look forward to having recommended reading materials right at their fingertips via e-readers and tablet devices which can be operated through virtual reality. As a result, dependence on paper products will be reduced. Though paper won’t disappear completely, it’ll be eco-friendly, either recycled or made from fast-growing plants like bamboo. 1．What technology will help students check into the classroom in 2050? (No more than 5 words) 2．What advantage do 3D printers bring to teaching? (No more than 10 words) 3．What does the underlined word “crucial” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? (no more than 2 words) 4．What changes will probably happen to textbooks in the future? (No more than 8 words) 5．What do you think is the biggest benefit of AI in future schools? Why? (No more than 25 words) (开放题) 【答案】1．Biometric scanning. 2．They help teachers explain difficult concepts more flexibly. 3．Extremely important or essential/vital/critical 4．They may be replaced by digital ones./The students’ dependence on them will be reduced. 5．(open) It can provide personalized learning for the students. Because personalized learning helps students build confidence and develop their own interests. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了受科技发展的影响，2050年的学校在签到、教学设备、人工智能应用、作业形式和教材等方面将会出现的诸多变化。 1．考查细节理解。根据第一段中“For example, on entering the classroom, biometric scanning (生物识别扫描) will allow students to check in.(例如，进入教室时，生物识别扫描将允许学生进行签到)”可知，在2050年，生物识别扫描技术将会帮助学生在教室进行签到。故答案为Biometric scanning. 2．考查细节理解。根据第二段中“As a learning aid, they’ll have become crucial, allowing teachers more flexibility to explain difficult concepts.(作为一种学习辅助工具，它们将变得至关重要，使教师能够更灵活地讲解难懂的概念)”可知，3D打印机给教学带来的优势是帮助教师更灵活地讲解难懂的概念。故答案为They help teachers explain difficult concepts more flexibly. 3．考查词义猜测。根据第二段中“By 2050, 3D printers will have become a standard appliance, both in the home and at school. As a learning aid, they’ll have become crucial, allowing teachers more flexibility to explain difficult concepts.(到2050年，3D打印机将成为家庭和学校的标准设备。作为一种学习辅助工具，它们将变得crucial，使教师能够更灵活地讲解难懂的概念)”可知，3D打印机成为标配且能有效辅助教学，使教师能够更灵活地讲解难懂的概念，说明它非常重要，故画线词意思是“极其重要的”。故答案为Extremely important or essential/vital/critical. 4．考查细节理解。根据最后一段中“Gone will be the days of carrying heavy textbooks, and hurriedly putting them into lockers after lessons. Students of the future can look forward to having recommended reading materials right at their fingertips via e-readers and tablet devices which can be operated through virtual reality. As a result, dependence on paper products will be reduced. (背着沉重的课本、下课后匆匆把它们塞进储物柜的日子将一去不复返。未来的学生可以通过可由虚拟现实操控的电子阅读器和平板设备，轻松获取推荐阅读资料。如此一来，对纸质用品的依赖将会降低。)”可知，未来课本可能会被电子课本取代，或者学生对纸质课本的依赖会降低。故答案为They may be replaced by digital ones./The students’ dependence on them will be reduced. 5．开放回答题。本题为开放性试题，答案合理即可，不超过25个单词。结合人工智能提供个性化学习，帮助学生建立自信、培养兴趣作答。故答案为It can provide personalized learning for the students. Because personalized learning helps students build confidence and develop their own interests. Passage 3 阅读表达 There’s something magical about the way imagination works. Around the world, kids are using imagination in ways that were once only found in science fiction. Take the story of Mark Lee. He loved biking around his neighbourhood but grew upset seeing that many plastic bottles littered the parks and sidewalks. Instead of simply complaining, he decided to do something about it. Using an old 3D printer, Mark started experimenting. He melted (熔化) plastic bottles down and tried shaping them into small bricks. At first, everything went wrong — the plastic broke, the printer jammed, and the pieces didn’t fit together. Friends laughed a little, and even Mark’s parents thought he should just forsake. But Mark had a different idea. He redesigned the bricks to lock together like puzzle (拼图) pieces and adjusted the heating temperature carefully. After months of trial and error, he succeeded. With a little help from his school and the local community centre, Mark used his bricks to build a small bike shelter for his neighbourhood. And he’s not alone. Thirteen-year-old Sally Carter loved reading fantasy books. Inspired by magical maps in her stories, she wondered: what if we could build a real-world app that helps people explore hidden places in their own cities? She gathered friends, learned some basic programming, and together they created an app that maps small local parks and gardens few people knew about. Their app quickly grew popular in town and even won a local youth innovation award. Next time you see a young person lost in thought, don’t rush to pull them back. They might just be imagining the next great idea. 1．What problem did Mark decide to solve? (no more than 8 words) 2．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (1 word) 3．How does the app created by Sally and her friends help? (no more than 20 words) 4．What quality helped Mark succeed finally? (no more than 10 words) 5．What is the text mainly trying to tell us? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1．Plastic bottles littered the parks and sidewalks. 2．Quit/Give up/ Abandon. 3．It helps people explore hidden places in their own cities by mapping small local parks and gardens. 4．Persistence/Not giving up easily. 5．Young people can create great ideas with their imagination. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Mark和Sally等年轻人通过发挥想象力，用创意和行动解决身边问题的故事。 1．考查细节理解。根据第二段“He loved biking around his neighbourhood but grew upset seeing that many plastic bottles littered the parks and sidewalks. Instead of simply complaining, he decided to do something about it.(他喜欢在附近骑自行车，但看到公园和人行道上散落着许多塑料瓶，他感到很沮丧。他没有只是抱怨，而是决定做点什么)”可知，Mark决定解决的问题是公园和人行道上散落着许多塑料瓶。故答案为Plastic bottles littered the parks and sidewalks。 2．考查词义猜测。根据第三段“Friends laughed a little, and even Mark’s parents thought he should just forsake.(朋友们笑了笑，甚至Mark的父母也认为他应该forsake)”和第四段“But Mark had a different idea. He redesigned the bricks to lock together like puzzle (拼图) pieces and adjusted the heating temperature carefully. After months of trial and error, he succeeded.(但Mark有不同的想法。他重新设计了砖块，使它们像拼图一样拼合在一起，并仔细调整了加热温度。经过几个月的反复试验，他成功了)”可知，Mark没有放弃，而是重新设计了砖块，经过几个月的反复试验，他成功了，所以forsake意思是“放弃”。故答案为Quit/Give up/ Abandon。 3．考查细节理解。根据第五段“She gathered friends, learned some basic programming, and together they created an app that maps small local parks and gardens few people knew about.(她召集了朋友，学习了一些基本的编程知识，然后他们一起创建了一个应用程序，可以绘制出鲜为人知的小型本地公园和花园的地图)”可知，Sally和她的朋友们创建的应用程序可以绘制出鲜为人知的小型本地公园和花园的地图，帮助人们探索城市中隐藏的地方。故答案为It helps people explore hidden places in their own cities by mapping small local parks and gardens. 4．考查细节理解。根据第四段“But Mark had a different idea. He redesigned the bricks to lock together like puzzle (拼图) pieces and adjusted the heating temperature carefully. After months of trial and error, he succeeded.(但Mark有不同的想法。他重新设计了砖块，使它们像拼图一样拼合在一起，并仔细调整了加热温度。经过几个月的反复试验，他成功了)”可知，Mark重新设计了砖块，仔细调整了加热温度，经过几个月的反复试验，他成功了，所以是坚持不懈帮助Mark最终取得了成功。故答案为Persistence/Not giving up easily。 5．考查主旨大意。根据最后一段“Next time you see a young person lost in thought, don’t rush to pull them back. They might just be imagining the next great idea.(下次当你看到一个年轻人陷入沉思时，不要急于把他们拉回来。他们可能只是在想象下一个伟大的想法)”以及文章内容可知，文章主要讲述了Mark和Sally等年轻人通过发挥想象力，用创意和行动解决身边问题的故事，所以文章主要告诉我们年轻人可以用他们的想象力创造伟大的想法。故答案为Young people can create great ideas with their imagination. Passage 4 阅读下列短文并回答问题。 Sophia had always been the best art student in her class. Her paintings were colorful and full of energy, and her teacher often praised her skill. So when the school announced an art competition with the theme “Connection,” everyone expected Sophia to win. However, for the first time, Sophia found herself staring at a blank sheet of paper, unsure of where to start. Sophia found the word “connection” vague and difficult to explain. She tried drawing different ideas — a family holding hands, a busy marketplace — but none of them seemed to capture the deeper meaning she felt the theme required. “Is it just about people being together?” she wondered. “Or something more invisible, like feelings or memories?” Her classmates eagerly talked about their ideas, showing their early drawings and laughing as they worked. Sophia, however, felt stuck, and the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations only made things worse. One afternoon, Sophia decided to take a walk in the park to relax. As she wandered, she noticed a young boy trying to fly a kite. The kite shook in the air before falling to the ground. The boy sighed but didn’t give up. He carefully adjusted the string, ran faster, and tried again. His face showed how determined he was as he focused on the kite. Finally, the kite rose high into the sky, and the boy’s face lit up with happiness. Watching him, Sophia stopped in her tracks. She suddenly felt inspired, as if the boy’s patience and determination had unlocked her own creativity. She rushed home and began painting, showing the boy’s hard work, the kite’s bright colors, and the invisible connection between them. Her brush moved quickly, and her style was simple and direct, unlike her usual detailed work. On the day of the competition, Sophia showed her painting. Some classmates whispered that it wasn’t her best work. Sophia felt unsure but stood by her piece. Though she didn’t win first place, she received a special award for “Most Creative Artwork.” As Sophia packed up her painting, she realized art wasn’t about being perfect — it was about showing what truly mattered. 1．What made Sophia stand out as an art student? (no more than 10 words) 2．What does the underlined word “vague” mean in Paragraph 2? (no more than 3 words) 3．What did Sophia see in the park that helped her with her painting? (no more than 15 words) 4．What did Sophia learn about art at the end? (no more than 10 words) 5．Do you think Sophia’s painting deserved the special award? Why or why not? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1．Her colorful, energetic paintings and praised skill. 2．Unclear. /Indistinct. /Confusing. /Hard to explain. /Not clearly defined. /Hard to understand. /Hard to explain. 3．A boy trying many times to fly a kite until he did it. 4．Art was about showing what matters, not being perfect. 5．Yes, it deserved the award for its creativity and unique “Connection” expression. Or: No, it might not deserve it as it lacked her usual detailed skill. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Sophia在艺术比赛中从困惑到获得灵感，最终创作出展现真正重要事物的作品并赢得特别奖的故事。 1．考查细节理解。由文章第一段中“Her paintings were colorful and full of energy, and her teacher often praised her skill. (她的画色彩丰富，充满活力，老师经常表扬她的技巧。)”可知，Sophia色彩丰富、充满活力的画作和备受赞誉的技巧使她作为一名艺术生脱颖而出。故答案为：Her colorful, energetic paintings and praised skill. 2．考查词句猜测。由文章第二段中“Sophia found the word “connection” vague and difficult to explain. She tried drawing different ideas — a family holding hands, a busy marketplace — but none of them seemed to capture the deeper meaning she felt the theme required. (Sophia发现“connection”这个词很vague，很难解释。)”可知，Sophia觉得connection这个词很难解释，故推测vague表示“不清楚的，模糊的”。故答案为：Unclear. /Indistinct. /Confusing. /Hard to explain. /Not clearly defined. /Hard to understand. /Hard to explain. 3．考查细节理解。由文章第三段中“One afternoon, Sophia decided to take a walk in the park to relax. As she wandered, she noticed a young boy trying to fly a kite. (一天下午，Sophia决定去公园散步放松一下。当她四处游荡时，她注意到一个小男孩正在放风筝。)”和第四段中“She rushed home and began painting, showing the boy’s hard work, the kite’s bright colors, and the invisible connection between them. (她冲回家开始画画，画的是男孩的努力，风筝鲜艳的颜色，以及他们之间无形的联系。)”可知，Sophia在公园里看到一个小男孩多次尝试放风筝，直到成功，这帮助她完成了画作。故答案为：A boy trying many times to fly a kite until he did it. 4．考查细节理解。由文章最后一段中“As Sophia packed up her painting, she realized art wasn’t about being perfect — it was about showing what truly mattered. (当Sophia收拾她的画时，她意识到艺术不是关于完美，而是关于展示真正重要的东西。)”可知，Sophia最后明白了艺术是关于展示真正重要的东西，而不是完美。故答案为：Art was about showing what matters, not being perfect. 5．开放性题目，此题要求回答会：你认为Sophia的画配得上这个特别奖吗？为什么或为什么不呢？（不超过20字）答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：是的，它因其创造力和独特的“连接”表达而当之无愧。或者：不，这可能不值得，因为它缺乏她通常的细节技巧。参考答案为：Yes, it deserved the award for its creativity and unique “Connection” expression. Or: No, it might not deserve it as it lacked her usual detailed skill. 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Passage 5 As a teenager, I hated P. E. lessons. I was not very good at sports, and I hated team sports because I always felt like I was disappointing the rest of the team. During these years, I sometimes felt disconnected from my body, like only my brain was “me” and my body was just a vehicle for carrying my brain around. When I started university, I decided to try Kung Fu Club. To my surprise, I loved it! In my first year most of us were beginners. I used to go two or three times a week. Because it is not a team sport, I didn’t feel guilty about not being very good. And because it is a combat (格斗) sport, you train in pairs, which means that you get to meet people and talk to them. I also appreciated that the focus of the classes was on getting better at kung fu, rather than exercising to change my body. When I was doing kung fu, I got stronger and quicker, but these were a side effect of the sport, instead of the goal. When I moved to Italy this year, I decided to start doing a combat sport again. I joined a local martial arts (武术) club and I love it. We do lots of sparring (用拳轻击). I think that sparring is like chess, but much faster and much more fun! If your sparring partner tries to hit you hard with his fist, you have to move quickly to avoid him, block or even catch his arm and then throw him to the mat. When I was a teenager, I would say I just wasn’t a sporty person and that I just didn’t like sport and never would. Now I think that everyone should try as many sports as possible because I believe there is something out there for everyone! I feel connected to my body and I am happier and have more energy when I have been doing sport. 1．Why did the author hate P. E. lessons when he was a teenager? (no more than 7 words) 2．What club did the author go to when he was at university? (no more than 3 words) 3．How did doing kung fu change the author? (no more than 5 words) 4．What did the author do after he moved to Italy? (no more than 7 words) 5．What suggestion did the author give for a teenager who is not sporty? (no more than 8 words) 【答案】1．He wasn’t good at sports. 2．Kung Fu Club. 3．Felt connected to body. 4．He joined a local martial arts club. 5．Try as many sports as possible. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者青少年时期讨厌体育课，大学时尝试功夫俱乐部后爱上运动，移居意大利后继续参与武术运动，最终转变对运动的看法并给出建议的经历。 1．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“I was not very good at sports, and I hated team sports because I always felt like I was disappointing the rest of the team.(我不太擅长运动，而且讨厌团队运动，因为我总觉得自己让团队其他成员失望了)”可知，作者青少年时讨厌体育课是因为不擅长运动且怕拖累团队。故填He wasn’t good at sports. 2．考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“When I started university, I decided to try Kung Fu Club.(上大学时，我决定尝试功夫俱乐部)”可知，作者大学时加入了功夫俱乐部。故填Kung Fu Club. 3．考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“ I feel connected to my body and I am happier and have more energy when I have been doing sport.(运动之后，我感觉自己与身体的联结更加紧密，人也变得更快乐、更有活力)”可知，功夫让作者与身体建立了联结。故填Felt connected to body. 4．考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“When I moved to Italy this year, I decided to start doing a combat sport again. I joined a local martial arts (武术) club and I love it.(今年移居意大利后，我决定再次开始一项格斗运动。我加入了当地的一家武术俱乐部，而且很喜欢)”可知，作者移居意大利后加入了当地武术俱乐部。故填He joined a local martial arts club. 5．考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“Now I think that everyone should try as many sports as possible because I believe there is something out there for everyone!(如今我认为，每个人都应该尽可能多地尝试各类运动，因为我相信，总有一款适合自己的运动！)”可知，作者建议不擅长运动的青少年多尝试运动。故填Try as many sports as possible. 人与自然 Passage 1 On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong’s moon landing on the Apollo 11 mission, marked by his iconic words, made space travel seem more within reach. Despite the mission being guided by a relatively weak computer compared to modern ones, all astronauts returned safely. This remarkable event gradually acclimated the public to space adventures. By the 1980s, the space shuttle replaced the traditional rockets in the American space program. The 1986 launch of the Challenger was particularly special as Christa McAuliffe, a 37-year-old teacher, was set to be the first civilian in space. With plans to conduct two lessons from orbit to inspire students, her journey was closely watched by millions. However, tragedy struck. Just over a minute after take-off in Florida, the Challenger exploded, killing all seven crew members. This was a huge shock, as most people had underestimated the risks. A student’s vivid recollection of watching the launch, seeing the explosion, and the ensuing screams, captures the public’s horror. In the aftermath, space shuttle flights were suspended for nearly three years. During this time, the cause of the disaster was investigated, and components were redesigned. But the spirit of manned space exploration remained unbroken. In 1988, the space shuttle program resumed with the successful launch of Discovery. Even over 30 years after the Challenger disaster, the memory of the crew lives on. Their sacrifice is remembered alongside other space heroes, inspiring future generations to continue the pursuit of space exploration, whatever the challenges. 1．Why was the 1986 launch of the Challenger space shuttle special? (No more than 15 words) 2．What can we learn about the public from their reaction to the Challenger disaster? (No more than 10 words) 3．What does the underlined word “recollection” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (No more than 1 words) 4．What happened to the American space shuttle program after the Challenger disaster? (No more than 10 words) 5．What lesson do you think we can learn from the tragedy of the Challenger? (No more than 20 words) 【答案】1．Because Christa McAuliffe / a teacher would be /was the first civilian in space. 2．They underestimated the risks of space travel. 3．Memory. 4．It was suspended for nearly three years, then resumed. 5．We should never underestimate risks in scientific exploration. 【导语】文章主要讲述了美国航天史上挑战者号航天飞机的发射背景、1986年爆炸事故的经过、公众反应、项目暂停与复飞，以及这一悲剧对后世的启示，展现了人类航天探索中风险与勇气并存的历程。 1．考查细节理解。根据第二段“The 1986 launch of the Challenger was particularly special as Christa McAuliffe, a 37-year-old teacher, was set to be the first civilian in space.(1986年挑战者号的发射特别引人注目，因为37岁的教师克里斯塔·麦考利夫将成为首位进入太空的平民)”可知，此次发射的特殊之处在于一位教师即将成为首位平民宇航员。 2．考查推理判断。根据第三段“This was a huge shock, as most people had underestimated the risks. (这是一个巨大的冲击，因为大多数人此前低估了风险)”可推知，公众对挑战者号灾难的反应表明他们低估了太空旅行的危险性。 3．考查词句猜测。根据划线词所在句“A student’s vivid recollection of watching the launch, seeing the explosion, and the ensuing screams, captures the public’s horror. (一名学生对观看发射、目睹爆炸以及随后尖叫声的生动recollection，捕捉到了公众的恐惧)”可知，划线词recollection指学生对过去所见情景的“记忆或回忆”。 4．考查细节理解。根据第四段“In the aftermath, space shuttle flights were suspended for nearly three years.(事故发生后，航天飞机飞行暂停了近三年)”及“In 1988, the space shuttle program resumed with the successful launch of Discovery.(1988年，航天飞机项目得以恢复，随后“发现号”成功发射升空)”可知，美国航天飞机项目在事故后暂停近三年，随后恢复。 5．考查推理判断。根据第三段“This was a huge shock, as most people had underestimated the risks.(这实在是一个巨大的打击，因为大多数人此前都低估了这些风险)”以及全文对事故教训的总结可推知，挑战者号的悲剧告诉我们：在科学探索中绝不能低估潜在风险，同时人类追求太空探索的精神不应因挫折而中断。 Passage 2 阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 LONDON/SAN FRANCISCO —The Sydney Opera House and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge went dark as people switched off lights in their homes and city views got dark around the world on Saturday to show concern about global warming. Up to 30 million people were expected to have turned off their lights for 60 minutes by the time “Earth Hour” — which started in Suva in Fiji and Christchurch in New Zealand — completed its cycle westward. More than 380 towns and cities and 3,500 businesses in 35 countries signed up for the campaign that is in its second year after it began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia’s largest city. “Earth Hour shows that every day people are prepared to pull together to find a solution to climate change. It can be done,” said James Leape of WWF International, which was running the campaign. Lights at Sydney’s Opera House and Harbour Bridge were lowered as Australians held candle-lit beach parties, played poker by candlelight and floated candles down rivers. In Bangkok, some of the city’s business districts, shopping malls and billboards went dark, although street lights stayed on. One major hotel invited guests to dine by candle light and reported brisk business. In Copenhagen, the Tivoli Gardens and the Royal Palace and the opera darkened for an hour, along with many street lights. “In the central square a lot of people were standing looking at the stars,” said Ida Thuesen, spokeswoman for WWF Denmark. “It’s not often you can see the stars in a city.” “It is not just about turning off the lights, it is about raising awareness,” San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said. “Energy efficiency is low-hanging fruit. Energy efficiency is the easiest thing we can do to reduce global warming.” Buildings account for about one-third of the carbon emissions(碳排放). Scientists say these emissions will raise the world’s average temperature by 1.4 to 4.0 degrees Celsius this century. This will cause floods and food shortages, and put millions of people in danger. Organizers of Earth Hour said that though turning off lights for one hour would have almost no effect on carbon emissions, the fact that so many people joined in showed how much people care about the climate problem. This concern has become strong. 1．What’s the main idea of the first paragraph? (No more than 15 words.) 2．According to the passage, what does this activity “Earth Hour” show? (No more than 15 words.) 3．What does the underlined words “account for” mean in Paragraph 9 in English? (No more than 2 words.) 4．What’s the purpose of writing this passage? (No more than 5 words.) 5．What do you think of “Earth Hour”? (No more than 20 words) 【答案】1．People turned off lights to show concern about global warming. 2．It shows people are prepared to find a solution to climate change. 3．Make up. 4．To introduce Earth Hour. 5．It’s a meaningful activity to raise awareness about climate change. 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了“地球一小时”活动，全球多地民众熄灯一小时以示对全球变暖的关注。活动旨在提高公众环保意识，呼吁节能减排，共同应对气候变化挑战。 1．考查主旨大意。根据第一段中“The Sydney Opera House and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge went dark as people switched off lights in their homes and city views got dark around the world on Saturday to show concern about global warming.(周六，悉尼歌剧院和旧金山的金门大桥都熄灭了灯光，与此同时，世界各地的人们纷纷关闭自家的电灯，城市上空的景色也变得一片昏暗，以此来表达对全球变暖问题的担忧。)”可知，第一段主要描述的是人们纷纷关灯，以此来表达对全球变暖问题的担忧。故答案为：People turned off lights to show concern about global warming. 2．考查细节理解。根据第三段中“‘Earth Hour shows that every day people are prepared to pull together to find a solution to climate change. It can be done,’ said James Leape of WWF International, which was running the campaign.(世界自然基金会国际组织的詹姆斯·利普说:“‘地球一小时’活动表明，人们每天都愿意齐心协力，为气候变化寻找解决方案。这是可以做到的。”该组织正在开展这项活动。)”可知，这项活动“地球一小时”表明人们准备为气候变化寻找解决方案。故答案为：It shows people are prepared to find a solution to climate change. 3．考查词义猜测。根据第九段中“Buildings account for about one-third of the carbon emissions(碳排放). Scientists say these emissions will raise the world’s average temperature by 1.4 to 4.0 degrees Celsius this century.(建筑物的碳排放量约……碳排放总量的三分之一。科学家表示，这些排放量将使本世纪全球平均气温上升1.4至4.0摄氏度。)”可知，建筑物产生排放量将使本世纪全球平均气温上升1.4至4.0摄氏度，因此与建筑物有关的碳排放量是在全球碳排放量中占有一定比例的，此处是指占据了三分之一，由此可知，“account for”意为“占……比例”，与“make up”意思相近。故答案为：Make up. 4．考查推理判断。根据第一段中“LONDON/SAN FRANCISCO —The Sydney Opera House and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge went dark as people switched off lights in their homes and city views got dark around the world on Saturday to show concern about global warming.(伦敦/旧金山——周六，悉尼歌剧院和旧金山的金门大桥都熄灭了灯光，与此同时，世界各地的人们纷纷关闭自家的电灯，城市上空的景色也变得一片昏暗，以此来表达对全球变暖问题的担忧。)”以及根据第三段中“‘Earth Hour shows that every day people are prepared to pull together to find a solution to climate change. It can be done,’ said James Leape of WWF International, which was running the campaign.(世界自然基金会国际组织的詹姆斯·利普说:“‘地球一小时’活动表明，人们每天都愿意齐心协力，为气候变化寻找解决方案。这是可以做到的。”该组织正在开展这项活动。)”以及最后一段中“Organizers of Earth Hour said that though turning off lights for one hour would have almost no effect on carbon emissions, the fact that so many people joined in showed how much people care about the climate problem. (“地球一小时”活动的组织者表示，尽管仅仅关闭一小时的灯光对碳排放量几乎不会产生任何影响，但如此众多的人参与其中这一事实却表明了人们对于气候问题有多么关注。)”可知，文章对“地球一小时”活动内容以及产生影响等进行了介绍，故本文的目的是介绍“地球一小时”活动。故答案为：To introduce Earth Hour. 5．开放性试题。本题为开放性试题，回答合理即可。结合个人情况，本人认为“地球一小时”活动是一个提高人们对气候变化意识的有意义的活动。故答案为：It’s a meaningful activity to raise awareness about climate change. Passage 3 I took one of the nets and walked over to the edge of the stream with other students. It was a cold morning, and this was just the beginning of our all-day field trip organized by our environmental science teacher. Together, we stood looking at the water flowing over rocks below us, with each of us silently daring someone else to be the first to walk into the cold. But no one was bold enough to make the first attempt. Finally, one student said, “I’m not afraid. Let me be the first one.” He slipped in the mud and fell down the short bank into the stream. Laughing, we followed him in, bringing our nets and buckets with us to collect samples of creatures in the water. Before long, the cold water completely wet my shoes. However, after a while, I paid no attention to them, because I was having a really good time in this little stream and was so busy catching and identifying our samples, like the giant crayfish (淡水螯虾). At last, with the samples we had caught, which we would use to determine water quality, we got on our school bus and headed back. A week later I took part in another activity organized by my environmental science teacher to protect the stream running alongside my high school. We picked up plastics, glass, metal, clothes, and paper thrown alongside the stream and in it. We filled several bags with them and had them recycled. Through many classes like the ones mentioned above, I have learned first-hand how beautiful our earth is, by spending days in the outdoors and drinking in the wonder of it. Meanwhile, I have also learned how fragile (脆弱的) the environment is. Humans have caused many of the problems that our Mother Nature suffers, and it’s our responsibility to protect our Mother Nature. We should work together to protect the environment. With time and hard work, I believe that we can make it. 1．How do you understand the underlined sentence in paragraph 1? (no more than 8 words) 2．Why did the author ignore his completely wet shoes later? (no more than 10 words) 3．What did the author and his classmates do in the second activity? (no more than 10 words) 4．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? (no more than 10 words) 5．What will you do to protect the environment in your neighborhood? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1．Nobody dared to have a try first. 2．Because he was absorbed in the sightings and the work. 3．They collected garbage and had it recycled. 4．What the author has learned from his environmental science classes. 5．I’ll encourage people around me to sort out rubbish and avoid littering in daily life to protect the environment. 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者参与两次环保活动，从溪流采样到捡垃圾回收，进而领悟地球之美与环境脆弱，强调人类需共同环保。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段中划线句前一句“Together, we stood looking at the water flowing over rocks below us, with each of us silently daring someone else to be the first to walk into the cold. (我们一起站着，望着下方岩石上流淌的溪水，每个人都在心里默默盼着，能有人先鼓起勇气踏进这冰冷的水里。)”可知，大家都看着冰冷的溪水，自己不敢下去，都在默默怂恿别人先行动。由此可推断划线句意为“没有人敢先试试”。故填Nobody dared to have a try first. 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“However, after a while, I paid no attention to them, because I was having a really good time in this little stream and was so busy catching and identifying our samples, like the giant crayfish (淡水螯虾). (但过了一会儿，我就没心思管他们了——因为我在这条小溪里玩得特别尽兴，忙着捕捉并辨认我们的样本，比如那只巨型淡水螯虾。)”可知，作者忽略湿鞋子是因为他忙着捕捉和辨认样本，即“专注于观察和相关工作”。故填Because he was absorbed in the sightings and the work. 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“We picked up plastics, glass, metal, clothes, and paper thrown alongside the stream and in it. We filled several bags with them and had them recycled.(我们捡起扔在小溪边和小溪里的塑料、玻璃、金属、衣服和纸张，把它们装满了几个袋子，然后送去回收。)”可知，第二次活动中作者和同学捡垃圾并进行了回收。故填They collected garbage and had it recycled. 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Through many classes like the ones mentioned above, I have learned first-hand how beautiful our earth is, by spending days in the outdoors and drinking in the wonder of it. Meanwhile, I have also learned how fragile (脆弱的) the environment is. (通过多节上述这类课程，我在户外待了好些天，尽情感受着地球的奇妙，也因此亲身体会到我们的地球有多美。与此同时，我也认识到环境其实十分脆弱。)”可知，该段核心是作者从这些环境科学课中获得的认知。故填What the author has learned from his environmental science classes. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。答案可以为：我会鼓励周围的人在日常生活中清理垃圾，避免乱扔垃圾，以保护环境。故填I’ll encourage people around me to sort out rubbish and avoid littering in daily life to protect the environment. Passage 4 阅读下列短文并回答问题。 This is a true story. One winter morning near Oxford, Maryland, a friend of mine set the breakfast table beside a large window with a view of the Tred Avon River. Across the river, beyond the dock, the snow covered the edge of the shore in white. For a moment, she stood quietly, looking at what the night’s storm had created. Suddenly, she leaned forward and peered through the icy window, trying to examine what she had seen more carefully. “It really is true,” she cried out loud. “There is a goose out there.” She saw a large Canadian goose, very still, its wings held tightly to its sides, and its feet stuck to the ice. From the dark skies, a group of swans (天鹅) appeared, flying in a straight line. They moved gracefully, bravely, and freely. Suddenly, they came down from the sky and surrounded the frozen goose. Seeing this, my friend feared the swans might hurt the goose with their strong beaks (鸟喙). Instead, their beaks began to break the ice around the goose. Eventually, the goose was surrounded by a small area of ice instead of being stuck in the frozen river. The swans flew up again, circling above, waiting to see if their work had helped. The goose lifted its head, pulled its body free, and stood on the ice. Four swans came down again, cleaning the goose’s wings with their beaks and removing the ice stuck to its feathers. The goose stretched its wings as far as it could. When its wings were fully open, the swans flew back up and continued their journey. Behind them, the goose rose into the sky with joy and joined the end of the elegant line. My friend was moved to tears. Even birds help those in trouble. I often think of this story and remind myself, “If birds can do this, why can’t humans?” 1．What does the underlined word “peered” mean in the first paragraph? (no more than 2 words) 2．What was wrong with the goose? (no more than 10 words) 3．What did the swans do when they surrounded the goose? (no more than 15 words) 4．How did the swans help the goose after it stood up? (no more than 15 words) 5．What lesson does the story of the goose teach you for the future? (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1．Looked closely/carefully. / Examined carefully./ Observed carefully./ Inspected carefully./ Studied closely./Stared./ Examined./ Studied./ Observed. 2．Its feet were frozen, and it couldn’t move. 3．They used their beaks to break the ice around the goose. 4．They cleaned its wings and removed the ice from its feathers. 5．It teaches me to be kind, care for others, and support those in need around me. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一群天鹅救助一只被困在冰面上的加拿大鹅的感人故事。 1．考查词义猜测。根据第一段中“Suddenly, she leaned forward and peered through the icy window, trying to examine what she had seen more carefully.(突然，她向前倾身，透过结霜的窗户peered，试图更仔细地观察她看到的东西)”可知，此处描述朋友努力看清窗外景象的动作，划线词peered的意思为“仔细看”。结合语境和语法要求（不超过2词），答案可为Looked closely/carefully. /Examined carefully./Observed carefully./Inspected carefully./Studied closely./Stared./ Examined./Studied./Observed. 2．考查细节理解。根据第一段最后一句“She saw a large Canadian goose, very still, its wings held tightly to its sides, and its feet stuck to the ice.(她看见一只大加拿大鹅，一动不动，翅膀紧紧地贴在身体两侧，它的脚冻在冰里)”可知，鹅的问题是脚被冰困住无法移动。故答案为 Its feet were frozen, and it couldn’t move. 3．考查细节理解。根据第二段中“Instead, their beaks began to break the ice around the goose.(相反，它们用喙打破鹅周围的冰)”可知，天鹅围住鹅后立即展开救助。答案需突出“用喙破冰”的动作，故答案为They used their beaks to break the ice around the goose. 4．考查细节理解。根据第三段中“The goose lifted its head, pulled its body free, and stood on the ice. Four swans came down again, cleaning the goose’s wings with their beaks and removing the ice stuck to its feathers.(那只鹅抬起头，挣脱身体，站在冰上。四只天鹅再次飞下，用喙清理鹅的翅膀并去除羽毛上的冰)”可知，天鹅在鹅站立后继续帮助清理残冰。故答案为They cleaned its wings and removed the ice from its feathers. 5．考查主旨归纳。根据最后一段中“Even birds help those in trouble. If birds can do this, why can’t humans?(连鸟类都会帮助困境中的同类，人类更应如此)”可知，故事通过动物互助行为呼吁人类传递善意。故答案为 It teaches me to be kind, care for others, and support those in need around me。 Passage 5 阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Maggie Epling was looking for a chance to do something good during her summer break. She wanted to find an activity that combined her interests and she found the perfect opportunity at a local animal shelter. “I thought about volunteering and I’ve always loved animals and photography, ” she said. For the past two weeks, Epling has been taking pictures of dogs at an animal shelter in Kentucky. The idea came to her after she learned from adopters that they usually preferred adopting dogs with good photos and that those without such photos might be overlooked. After hearing from other volunteers that black dogs struggle to get adopted, she has been especially devoted to making sure that those animals get great pictures. Epling gets to know the dogs before taking their pictures. There’s Binky, who absolutely loves to go out and run and she is a super sweet dog that loves taking photos. She just smiles at everything. There’s also Jersey, a one-year-old female dog that Epling describes as calm and well-mannered. The phenomenon of pet adopters disliking black dogs is called black dog syndrome(综合征). But it is unclear how much the issue actually affects pet adoptions. A recent study found that black fur negatively influenced adoption rates for dogs. According to the report, black dogs had the least possibility of being adopted compared to dogs of all other colors. Epling said at least one of her dogs had been adopted. Winona, a black beagle(小猎兔犬), found a forever home several weeks ago. “When I came in today, the shelter staff told me that many people talked about how the photos made them want to come to the shelter, ” she said proudly. 1．Why did Epling volunteer at a local animal shelter? (no more than 10 words) 2．How do you understand the underlined part in paragraph 2? (no more than 10 words) 3．What can we know about Jersey according to Epling’s description? (no more than 5words) 4．What result did Epling’s photos produce? (no more than 10 words) 5．How do you find Epling? Please explain. (no more than 20 words) 【答案】1．Because she wanted to do something good and interesting./ To combine her love for animals and interest in photography. 2．Dogs without attractive photos were less likely to be adopted./ Dogs without good photos might not be accepted (be unaccepted). 3．She is calm and well-mannered. 4．They brought the shelter to public attention./ Dogs were adopted or attracted people to the shelter. 5．She is kind-heated and creative because she helped animals find homes effectively by means of photography. / She is smart and sympathetic. She combined photography and helping animals, increasing adoption chances. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Maggie Epling在暑假期间，利用自己的摄影爱好和动物喜爱，在当地动物收容所为狗狗们拍照，特别是那些因为“黑色狗综合征”而难以被领养的黑狗。通过她的努力，至少有一只黑狗Winona找到了永远的家。 1．考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“Maggie Epling was looking for a chance to do something good during her summer break. She wanted to find an activity that combined her interests and she found the perfect opportunity at a local animal shelter. “I thought about volunteering and I’ve always loved animals and photography, ” she said.(Maggie Epling在暑假期间一直在寻找一个做好事的机会。她想找一项能结合自己兴趣的活动，而她在当地的一家动物收容所找到了绝佳的契机。“我考虑过做志愿者，而且我一直都很喜欢动物和摄影。”她说。)”可知，Maggie Epling在动物收容所做志愿者是因为她想做些既有益又有趣的事，所以她决定将她对动物的喜爱和对摄影的兴趣结合起来。故答案为Because she wanted to do something good and interesting./ To combine her love for animals and interest in photography. 2．考查推理判断。根据文章划线句子所在句“The idea came to her after she learned from adopters that they usually preferred adopting dogs with good photos and that those without such photos might be overlooked.(这个想法源于她从收养者那里了解到，他们通常更愿意收养那些有好看照片的狗，而那些没有好看照片的狗可能会被忽视。)”可知，划线句子的意思是没有好看照片的狗狗可能就不会被人们领养。故答案为Dogs without attractive photos were less likely to be adopted./ Dogs without good photos might not be accepted (be unaccepted). 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“There’s also Jersey, a one-year-old female dog that Epling describes as calm and well-mannered.(还有一只叫Jersey的一岁母狗，Epling形容它很安静，举止得体。)”可知，Epling认为Jersey很冷静，举止得体。故答案为She is calm and well-mannered. 4．考查推理判断。根据文章最后一段“Epling said at least one of her dogs had been adopted. Winona, a black beagle(小猎兔犬), found a forever home several weeks ago. “When I came in today, the shelter staff told me that many people talked about how the photos made them want to come to the shelter, ” she said proudly.(Epling说，她拍过照片的狗中至少有一只已经被收养了。Winona，一只黑色的小猎兔犬，几周前找到了一个永久的家。“今天我来的时候，收容所的工作人员告诉我，很多人都说这些照片让他们很想到收容所来。”她自豪地说道。)”可知，Epling所拍的狗狗的照片让更多的人想到动物收容所来，也就是说，这些照片让动物收容所受到了公众的关注。故答案为They brought the shelter to public attention./ Dogs were adopted or attracted people to the shelter. 5．考查推理判断。根据文章第一段“Maggie Epling was looking for a chance to do something good during her summer break. She wanted to find an activity that combined her interests and she found the perfect opportunity at a local animal shelter. “I thought about volunteering and I’ve always loved animals and photography, ” she said.(Maggie Epling在暑假期间一直在寻找一个做好事的机会。她想找一项能结合自己兴趣的活动，而她在当地的一家动物收容所找到了绝佳的契机。“我考虑过做志愿者，而且我一直都很喜欢动物和摄影。”她说。)”以及文章最后一段“Epling said at least one of her dogs had been adopted. Winona, a black beagle(小猎兔犬), found a forever home several weeks ago. “When I came in today, the shelter staff told me that many people talked about how the photos made them want to come to the shelter, ” she said proudly.(Epling说，她拍过照片的狗中至少有一只已经被收养了。Winona，一只黑色的小猎兔犬，几周前找到了一个永久的家。“今天我来的时候，收容所的工作人员告诉我，很多人都说这些照片让他们很想到收容所来。”她自豪地说道。)”可知，Epling心地善良且富有创造力，因为她通过摄影有效地帮助动物找到了家。而且她很聪明且有同情心，因为她将摄影和帮助动物结合起来，增加了动物被领养的机会。故参考答案为She is kind-heated and creative because she helped animals find homes effectively by means of photography. / She is smart and sympathetic. She combined photography and helping animals, increasing adoption chances. 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 $ 期末复习之阅读表达15篇 （期末热点话题） 分类 篇目 核心主题 人与自我 Passage 1 科学探究跑步愉悦感的真正成因，运动可舒缓抑郁情绪 人与自我 Passage 2 退休医生受自然启发，搁置 15 年终完成原创童书 人与自我 Passage 3 作者从情感逃避，领悟真诚关注与理解他人的相处之道 人与自我 Passage 4 贫苦出身的父亲坚持全家每日学习，传递终身学习理念 人与自我 Passage 5 探讨祖父母节，手工礼物比商品更能传递真挚孝心 人与社会 Passage 1 中学推行手机锁袋制度，师生见证无手机校园的积极改变 人与社会 Passage 2 畅想 2050 年校园，AI、3D 打印、智能设备重塑教学模式 人与社会 Passage 3 少年依靠想象力动手实践，用创意解决身边现实问题 人与社会 Passage 4 美术生比赛遇创作瓶颈，在自然中顿悟艺术重在表达本心 人与社会 Passage 5 作者从厌恶体育到爱上武术，建议大家多多尝试适配运动 人与自然 Passage 1 回顾挑战者号航天爆炸事故，人类探索太空不惧挫折牺牲 人与自然 Passage 2 介绍地球一小时熄灯活动，呼吁提升全球变暖环保意识 人与自然 Passage 3 学生参与溪流水质检测、清理垃圾，感悟环境美丽又脆弱 人与自然 Passage 4 天鹅合力救助冻在冰面的大雁，启示人类互助向善 人与自然 Passage 5 女孩用摄影帮收容所黑狗拍摄美照，提高狗狗领养率 人与自我 Passage 1 Running is often tiring and a lot of hard work, but nothing beats the feeling you get after finishing a long workout around the track. But while it’s long been believed that endorphins (内啡肽) — chemicals in the body that cause happiness — are behind the so-called “runner’s high”, a study suggested that there may be more to this phenomenon than we previously knew. According to a recent study published by a group of scientists from several German universities, a group of chemicals called eCBs (内源性大麻素) may actually be responsible for this familiar great feeling. To test this theory, the scientists turned to mice. Both mice and humans release high levels of endorphins and eCBs after exercise. After exercising on running wheels, the mice seemed happy and relaxed and displayed no signs of anxiety. But after being given a drug to block their endorphins, the mice’s behavior didn’t seem to change. However, when their eCBs were blocked with a different drug, their runners’ high symptoms seemed to fade. “The long-held notion of endorphins being responsible for the runner’s high is false. Endorphins are effective pain relievers, but only when it comes to the pain in your body and muscles you feel after working out,” Patrick Lucas Austin wrote on science blog Lifhacker. Similar studies are yet to be carried out on humans, but it’s already known that exercise is a highly effective way to get rid of stress or anxiety. Regular exercise can improve your mood if you have depression, and it’s especially useful for people with mild to moderate (中等的) depression,” it wrote on its website. It seems like nothing can beat that feeling we get after a good workout, even if we don’t fully understand where it comes from. At least if we’re feeling down, we know that all we have to do is to put on our running shoes. 1．What did the recent study by German scientists find about the cause of “runner’s high”? (No more than 10 words) 2．Why did the scientists give mice drugs in their experiment? (No more than 10 words) 3．What does the underlined word “notion” most probably mean? (1 word) 4．According to the studies, what benefit can regular exercise bring to people with depression? (No more than 10 words) 5．Besides running, what other ways do you know to relax yourself when stressed? Give an example. (No more than 25 words)(开放题) Passage 2 阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Did I ever want to write a book? The idea first took root 15 years ago, but I was so busy and life got in the way. It all began after I retired from a 33-year career as a military doctor. I built a home near a small lake. One day, I noticed a tree on the edge of my property. What caught my eye was that nearly every leaf was covered with tiny black caterpillars (毛毛虫), eating so hungrily I could hear the soft munching sounds from my doorstep! Within two days, the tree was completely bare. It stood there, looking dead, and I was sure it was the end for it. Yet, to my surprise, two months later, it was once again covered in green leaves, as if nothing had happened. Soon, a second group of caterpillars showed up. This time, I got curious and did some research. I learned about a quiet, ongoing conversation between species: these caterpillars, this particular tree, and a type of small predatory wasp (捕食性黄蜂) that naturally hunts the caterpillars, keeping their population balanced. This hidden dance of nature in my own backyard fascinated me. I thought, “Kids would love this story!” Well, that was 15 years ago. The idea just sat there. But during a long stretch at home recently, I finally told myself, “It’s time.” Last month, my book was published. Titled Do Caterpillars Really Have Lips?, it was a labor of love. The process was deeply gratifying, not just because of the finished book, but because of the journey itself—the long nights of writing and painting sessions, filling the pages with both words and colors I created myself. I had not only written the story but also painted 65 watercolor pictures to go with it. 1．Why didn’t the author write a book 15 years ago? (no more than 8 words) 2．What happened to the tree two months after the caterpillars ate all its leaves? (no more than 10 words) 3．According to the author’s research, how do the wasps help the trees? (no more than 10 words) 4．What does the underlined word “gratifying” in Para. 4 probably mean? (1 word) 5．What can you learn from the author’s experience of writing the book? (no more than 20 words) Passage 3 阅读表达 The culture of my upbringing could be summed up by “Jewish thinking and British manners”. We were quiet and reserved. In our house, we had all the love but never uttered the three little words out loud. Whether it was nature or nurture, I grew into a person who was a bit detached, which was good for a career in journalism but not for emotional availability or a joyous life. In truth, I was a practiced escape artist. If you revealed some vulnerable attachment to me, I was good at making meaningful eye contact with your shoes and then excusing myself to keep a vitally important appointment with my dry cleaner. Life has a way of tenderizing you, though. I’m not an exceptional person, but I am a grower. I’ve noticed along the way that people want to connect. Above almost any other need, human beings long to have another person look into their faces with love and acceptance. The issue is that we lack practical knowledge about how to give one another the attention we long for. It seems like we have intentionally built a society that gives people little guidance on how to perform the most important activities of life. I’ve noticed along the way that some people are much better at seeing people than others are. In any collection of humans, there are diminishers and there are illuminators. Diminishers are so into themselves; they make others feel insignificant. They stereotype and label. If they learn one thing about you, they proceed to make a series of assumptions about who you must be. Illuminators, on the other hand, have a persistent curiosity about other people. They have been trained or have trained themselves in the craft of understanding others. They shine the brightness of their care on people and make them feel respected. A person who radiates warmth will bring out the glowing sides of the people he meets, while a person who conveys formality can meet the same people and find them stiff and disconnected. “Attention,” the psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist writes, “is a moral act: It creates, brings aspects of things into being.” I wanted to learn these skills for moral reasons. If I can shine positive attention on others, I can help them to blossom. If I see potential in others, they may come to see potential in themselves. True understanding is one of the most generous gifts any of us can give to another. 1．What does the example of “making eye contact with shoes and excusing himself” show about the author’s personality? (no more than 10 words) 2．What does the underlined word “tenderizing” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? (1 word) 3．How do people expect to be treated by others according to para. 4? (no more than 10 words) 4．What is the essential difference between diminishers and illuminators in the way they treat and judge others? (no more than 15 words) 5．According to the passage, what should we do to get along well with others in daily life? Why? Please explain in your own words. (no more than 20 words) Passage 4 阅读短文, 按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Papa, as a son of a dirt poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, he was determined that none of his children would be denied an education. Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point. Then came the moment — the time to share the day’s new learning. Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen. “Felice,” he’d say, “tell me what you learned today.” “I learned that the population of Nepal is...” Silence. Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation of the world would depend upon it. “The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well...” he’d say. “Get the map; let’s see where Nepal is.” And the whole family went on a search for Nepal. This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts. As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one another’s education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher. Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all along — the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. 1．What did the author’s father think of his children’s education? (no more than 10 words) 2．What does the underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to? (no more than 2 words) 3．Why did the author’s father ask the family to search for Nepal on the map? (no more than 15 words) 4．What has served the author well all his life? (no more than 8 words) 5．How are you inspired by the author’s father? Please explain. (no more than 25 words) Passage 5 Grandparents’ Day is a warm holiday that allows children and adults an opportunity to show their appreciation for their Grandparents. Grandparents’ Day and the weeks just before it are the time when children all over the country start thinking about what to get their Grandmothers and Grandfathers as presents for Grandparents’ Day. Of course, giving presents is just one way of celebrating Grandparents’ Day, but how to give gifts requires planning. Choosing presents for Grandparents’ Day can be a very difficult task. Because Grandparents’ Day and holidays of its kind are meant to honor some of the most important people in our lives, the task of choosing presents that will be appropriate can be challenging. You don’t know what they like and what can show how much you love and care for them. Especially for those children who do not have much money, finding the suitable Grandparents’ Day present at the right price is a very difficult task. One solution to the difficulty is not to buy anything at all. Rather than buying a material item that is almost sure to be short of expressing the depth and sincerity (诚心诚意) of your feelings for your Grandmother or Grandfather, consider another kind of choice entirely. One way that you can show a Grandparent that you really care is to make them something. A handmade card or flower or a written poem can go a long way towards expressing your love on Grandparents’ Day. Of course, there are also a lot more other ways to celebrate Grandparents’ Day than by just giving presents to your parents. 1．What is the main purpose of Grandparents’ Day according to the passage? (No more than 12 words) 2．Why is it challenging for children to choose appropriate gifts for their grandparents? (No more than 20 words) 3．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “appropriate”? (1 word) 4．What does the author suggest as a better way to express love on Grandparent’ Day instead of buying gifts? (No more than 12 words) 5．Do you agree with the author that handmade gifts are better than bought ones for Grandparents’ Day? Why or why not? (No more than 25 words) 人与社会 Passage 1 When students got their textbooks at the beginning of the year at San Mateo High School, they also received the Yondr pouch, a locking device for their phones. The phone slides into it and gets locked through a magnetic device. It’s not unlocked again until the final bell rings. The procedure will repeat every day for the rest of the school year. Adam Gelb, an assistant head teacher, ran a pilot (试验性的) project last year with 20 students and decided to do a school-wide, bell to bell program for this school year. The Yondr pouch is the product of a start-up in San Francisco with a mission to create phone-free spaces, something that resonated (引起共鸣) with Gelb. “I really think it’s about being present and engaging in the adult that’s trying to teach you and your peers that might be in your small group,” he said. Brad Friedman, another teacher at the school, said he was becoming concerned about the overuse of phones at school. He said he often saw students completely lost in their phones, some not socializing at all with other students. This week, he’s already seeing the difference. “Everyone was socializing and eating lunch together; that’s what I wasn’t seeing enough of when phone usage is at its worst,” he said. A senior at San Mateo High School Djelani Phillips-Diop said he definitely panicked at first when he heard he had to lock his phone. “Last year when we had phones, I used it every day,” he said. In case of emergency, every classroom has the unlocking device. Teachers still have access to their own cell phones. “We’ve gotten all 1,700 students unlocked in a few minutes. We spoke to four students who, despite their initial panic, agreed that a phone-free school experience has its benefits,” said Gelb. “You’re constantly comparing yourself to other women on your Facebook and it definitely takes a toll on your self-image,” said Lea Wadhams, another senior at SMHS, who supported the program. 1．What is the purpose of the Yondr pouch? (no more than 5 words) 2．What changes did Brad Friedman find in his students? (no more than 10 words) 3．What is the attitude of the four students towards the bell to bell program? (1 word) 4．What does the underlined part in the last paragraph probably mean? (no more than 5 words) 5．What do you think of students taking mobile phones to class? Why? (no more than 25 words) Passage 2 What Could the School of 2050 Look Like? Thanks to technology-driven advances in education, the school of 2050 may look different in many ways. For example, on entering the classroom, biometric scanning (生物识别扫描) will allow students to check in. Teachers will be able to gather attendance data automatically. For the school of the future, there will be no need to deal with heavy curtains or dust-covered blinds; we’ll have smart glass. Windows can automatically adjust their colors, protecting both our eyes and screens. By 2050, 3D printers will have become a standard appliance, both in the home and at school. As a learning aid, they’ll have become crucial, allowing teachers more flexibility to explain difficult concepts. Adaptive learning systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI) will have become integrated into the school environment by 2050. Personalized learning experiences will take into account learning styles and create adaptive assessments that adjust in real time based on performance. AI may also be used to analyze pupils’ work, even so far as predicting future performance, helping teachers understand which students need more guidance on a particular concept before they fall behind. Students will be able to get immediate feedback (反馈), with suggested areas for improvement and more personalized tutoring (辅导) based on their strengths and weaknesses. And homework assignments will mostly be online. From downloading the assignment at the end of the lesson to submitting it remotely, students will be able to view their coursework, see the percentage completed, and track general assessments. Gone will be the days of carrying heavy textbooks, and hurriedly putting them into lockers after lessons. Students of the future can look forward to having recommended reading materials right at their fingertips via e-readers and tablet devices which can be operated through virtual reality. As a result, dependence on paper products will be reduced. Though paper won’t disappear completely, it’ll be eco-friendly, either recycled or made from fast-growing plants like bamboo. 1．What technology will help students check into the classroom in 2050? (No more than 5 words) 2．What advantage do 3D printers bring to teaching? (No more than 10 words) 3．What does the underlined word “crucial” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? (no more than 2 words) 4．What changes will probably happen to textbooks in the future? (No more than 8 words) 5．What do you think is the biggest benefit of AI in future schools? Why? (No more than 25 words) (开放题) Passage 3 阅读表达 There’s something magical about the way imagination works. Around the world, kids are using imagination in ways that were once only found in science fiction. Take the story of Mark Lee. He loved biking around his neighbourhood but grew upset seeing that many plastic bottles littered the parks and sidewalks. Instead of simply complaining, he decided to do something about it. Using an old 3D printer, Mark started experimenting. He melted (熔化) plastic bottles down and tried shaping them into small bricks. At first, everything went wrong — the plastic broke, the printer jammed, and the pieces didn’t fit together. Friends laughed a little, and even Mark’s parents thought he should just forsake. But Mark had a different idea. He redesigned the bricks to lock together like puzzle (拼图) pieces and adjusted the heating temperature carefully. After months of trial and error, he succeeded. With a little help from his school and the local community centre, Mark used his bricks to build a small bike shelter for his neighbourhood. And he’s not alone. Thirteen-year-old Sally Carter loved reading fantasy books. Inspired by magical maps in her stories, she wondered: what if we could build a real-world app that helps people explore hidden places in their own cities? She gathered friends, learned some basic programming, and together they created an app that maps small local parks and gardens few people knew about. Their app quickly grew popular in town and even won a local youth innovation award. Next time you see a young person lost in thought, don’t rush to pull them back. They might just be imagining the next great idea. 1．What problem did Mark decide to solve? (no more than 8 words) 2．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (1 word) 3．How does the app created by Sally and her friends help? (no more than 20 words) 4．What quality helped Mark succeed finally? (no more than 10 words) 5．What is the text mainly trying to tell us? (no more than 20 words) Passage 4 阅读下列短文并回答问题。 Sophia had always been the best art student in her class. Her paintings were colorful and full of energy, and her teacher often praised her skill. So when the school announced an art competition with the theme “Connection,” everyone expected Sophia to win. However, for the first time, Sophia found herself staring at a blank sheet of paper, unsure of where to start. Sophia found the word “connection” vague and difficult to explain. She tried drawing different ideas — a family holding hands, a busy marketplace — but none of them seemed to capture the deeper meaning she felt the theme required. “Is it just about people being together?” she wondered. “Or something more invisible, like feelings or memories?” Her classmates eagerly talked about their ideas, showing their early drawings and laughing as they worked. Sophia, however, felt stuck, and the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations only made things worse. One afternoon, Sophia decided to take a walk in the park to relax. As she wandered, she noticed a young boy trying to fly a kite. The kite shook in the air before falling to the ground. The boy sighed but didn’t give up. He carefully adjusted the string, ran faster, and tried again. His face showed how determined he was as he focused on the kite. Finally, the kite rose high into the sky, and the boy’s face lit up with happiness. Watching him, Sophia stopped in her tracks. She suddenly felt inspired, as if the boy’s patience and determination had unlocked her own creativity. She rushed home and began painting, showing the boy’s hard work, the kite’s bright colors, and the invisible connection between them. Her brush moved quickly, and her style was simple and direct, unlike her usual detailed work. On the day of the competition, Sophia showed her painting. Some classmates whispered that it wasn’t her best work. Sophia felt unsure but stood by her piece. Though she didn’t win first place, she received a special award for “Most Creative Artwork.” As Sophia packed up her painting, she realized art wasn’t about being perfect — it was about showing what truly mattered. 1．What made Sophia stand out as an art student? (no more than 10 words) 2．What does the underlined word “vague” mean in Paragraph 2? (no more than 3 words) 3．What did Sophia see in the park that helped her with her painting? (no more than 15 words) 4．What did Sophia learn about art at the end? (no more than 10 words) 5．Do you think Sophia’s painting deserved the special award? Why or why not? (no more than 20 words) Passage 5 As a teenager, I hated P. E. lessons. I was not very good at sports, and I hated team sports because I always felt like I was disappointing the rest of the team. During these years, I sometimes felt disconnected from my body, like only my brain was “me” and my body was just a vehicle for carrying my brain around. When I started university, I decided to try Kung Fu Club. To my surprise, I loved it! In my first year most of us were beginners. I used to go two or three times a week. Because it is not a team sport, I didn’t feel guilty about not being very good. And because it is a combat (格斗) sport, you train in pairs, which means that you get to meet people and talk to them. I also appreciated that the focus of the classes was on getting better at kung fu, rather than exercising to change my body. When I was doing kung fu, I got stronger and quicker, but these were a side effect of the sport, instead of the goal. When I moved to Italy this year, I decided to start doing a combat sport again. I joined a local martial arts (武术) club and I love it. We do lots of sparring (用拳轻击). I think that sparring is like chess, but much faster and much more fun! If your sparring partner tries to hit you hard with his fist, you have to move quickly to avoid him, block or even catch his arm and then throw him to the mat. When I was a teenager, I would say I just wasn’t a sporty person and that I just didn’t like sport and never would. Now I think that everyone should try as many sports as possible because I believe there is something out there for everyone! I feel connected to my body and I am happier and have more energy when I have been doing sport. 1．Why did the author hate P. E. lessons when he was a teenager? (no more than 7 words) 2．What club did the author go to when he was at university? (no more than 3 words) 3．How did doing kung fu change the author? (no more than 5 words) 4．What did the author do after he moved to Italy? (no more than 7 words) 5．What suggestion did the author give for a teenager who is not sporty? (no more than 8 words) 人与自然 Passage 1 On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong’s moon landing on the Apollo 11 mission, marked by his iconic words, made space travel seem more within reach. Despite the mission being guided by a relatively weak computer compared to modern ones, all astronauts returned safely. This remarkable event gradually acclimated the public to space adventures. By the 1980s, the space shuttle replaced the traditional rockets in the American space program. The 1986 launch of the Challenger was particularly special as Christa McAuliffe, a 37-year-old teacher, was set to be the first civilian in space. With plans to conduct two lessons from orbit to inspire students, her journey was closely watched by millions. However, tragedy struck. Just over a minute after take-off in Florida, the Challenger exploded, killing all seven crew members. This was a huge shock, as most people had underestimated the risks. A student’s vivid recollection of watching the launch, seeing the explosion, and the ensuing screams, captures the public’s horror. In the aftermath, space shuttle flights were suspended for nearly three years. During this time, the cause of the disaster was investigated, and components were redesigned. But the spirit of manned space exploration remained unbroken. In 1988, the space shuttle program resumed with the successful launch of Discovery. Even over 30 years after the Challenger disaster, the memory of the crew lives on. Their sacrifice is remembered alongside other space heroes, inspiring future generations to continue the pursuit of space exploration, whatever the challenges. 1．Why was the 1986 launch of the Challenger space shuttle special? (No more than 15 words) 2．What can we learn about the public from their reaction to the Challenger disaster? (No more than 10 words) 3．What does the underlined word “recollection” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (No more than 1 words) 4．What happened to the American space shuttle program after the Challenger disaster? (No more than 10 words) 5．What lesson do you think we can learn from the tragedy of the Challenger? (No more than 20 words) Passage 2 阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 LONDON/SAN FRANCISCO —The Sydney Opera House and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge went dark as people switched off lights in their homes and city views got dark around the world on Saturday to show concern about global warming. Up to 30 million people were expected to have turned off their lights for 60 minutes by the time “Earth Hour” — which started in Suva in Fiji and Christchurch in New Zealand — completed its cycle westward. More than 380 towns and cities and 3,500 businesses in 35 countries signed up for the campaign that is in its second year after it began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia’s largest city. “Earth Hour shows that every day people are prepared to pull together to find a solution to climate change. It can be done,” said James Leape of WWF International, which was running the campaign. Lights at Sydney’s Opera House and Harbour Bridge were lowered as Australians held candle-lit beach parties, played poker by candlelight and floated candles down rivers. In Bangkok, some of the city’s business districts, shopping malls and billboards went dark, although street lights stayed on. One major hotel invited guests to dine by candle light and reported brisk business. In Copenhagen, the Tivoli Gardens and the Royal Palace and the opera darkened for an hour, along with many street lights. “In the central square a lot of people were standing looking at the stars,” said Ida Thuesen, spokeswoman for WWF Denmark. “It’s not often you can see the stars in a city.” “It is not just about turning off the lights, it is about raising awareness,” San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said. “Energy efficiency is low-hanging fruit. Energy efficiency is the easiest thing we can do to reduce global warming.” Buildings account for about one-third of the carbon emissions(碳排放). Scientists say these emissions will raise the world’s average temperature by 1.4 to 4.0 degrees Celsius this century. This will cause floods and food shortages, and put millions of people in danger. Organizers of Earth Hour said that though turning off lights for one hour would have almost no effect on carbon emissions, the fact that so many people joined in showed how much people care about the climate problem. This concern has become strong. 1．What’s the main idea of the first paragraph? (No more than 15 words.) 2．According to the passage, what does this activity “Earth Hour” show? (No more than 15 words.) 3．What does the underlined words “account for” mean in Paragraph 9 in English? (No more than 2 words.) 4．What’s the purpose of writing this passage? (No more than 5 words.) 5．What do you think of “Earth Hour”? (No more than 20 words) Passage 3 I took one of the nets and walked over to the edge of the stream with other students. It was a cold morning, and this was just the beginning of our all-day field trip organized by our environmental science teacher. Together, we stood looking at the water flowing over rocks below us, with each of us silently daring someone else to be the first to walk into the cold. But no one was bold enough to make the first attempt. Finally, one student said, “I’m not afraid. Let me be the first one.” He slipped in the mud and fell down the short bank into the stream. Laughing, we followed him in, bringing our nets and buckets with us to collect samples of creatures in the water. Before long, the cold water completely wet my shoes. However, after a while, I paid no attention to them, because I was having a really good time in this little stream and was so busy catching and identifying our samples, like the giant crayfish (淡水螯虾). At last, with the samples we had caught, which we would use to determine water quality, we got on our school bus and headed back. A week later I took part in another activity organized by my environmental science teacher to protect the stream running alongside my high school. We picked up plastics, glass, metal, clothes, and paper thrown alongside the stream and in it. We filled several bags with them and had them recycled. Through many classes like the ones mentioned above, I have learned first-hand how beautiful our earth is, by spending days in the outdoors and drinking in the wonder of it. Meanwhile, I have also learned how fragile (脆弱的) the environment is. Humans have caused many of the problems that our Mother Nature suffers, and it’s our responsibility to protect our Mother Nature. We should work together to protect the environment. With time and hard work, I believe that we can make it. 1．How do you understand the underlined sentence in paragraph 1? (no more than 8 words) 2．Why did the author ignore his completely wet shoes later? (no more than 10 words) 3．What did the author and his classmates do in the second activity? (no more than 10 words) 4．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? (no more than 10 words) 5．What will you do to protect the environment in your neighborhood? (no more than 20 words) Passage 4 阅读下列短文并回答问题。 This is a true story. One winter morning near Oxford, Maryland, a friend of mine set the breakfast table beside a large window with a view of the Tred Avon River. Across the river, beyond the dock, the snow covered the edge of the shore in white. For a moment, she stood quietly, looking at what the night’s storm had created. Suddenly, she leaned forward and peered through the icy window, trying to examine what she had seen more carefully. “It really is true,” she cried out loud. “There is a goose out there.” She saw a large Canadian goose, very still, its wings held tightly to its sides, and its feet stuck to the ice. From the dark skies, a group of swans (天鹅) appeared, flying in a straight line. They moved gracefully, bravely, and freely. Suddenly, they came down from the sky and surrounded the frozen goose. Seeing this, my friend feared the swans might hurt the goose with their strong beaks (鸟喙). Instead, their beaks began to break the ice around the goose. Eventually, the goose was surrounded by a small area of ice instead of being stuck in the frozen river. The swans flew up again, circling above, waiting to see if their work had helped. The goose lifted its head, pulled its body free, and stood on the ice. Four swans came down again, cleaning the goose’s wings with their beaks and removing the ice stuck to its feathers. The goose stretched its wings as far as it could. When its wings were fully open, the swans flew back up and continued their journey. Behind them, the goose rose into the sky with joy and joined the end of the elegant line. My friend was moved to tears. Even birds help those in trouble. I often think of this story and remind myself, “If birds can do this, why can’t humans?” 1．What does the underlined word “peered” mean in the first paragraph? (no more than 2 words) 2．What was wrong with the goose? (no more than 10 words) 3．What did the swans do when they surrounded the goose? (no more than 15 words) 4．How did the swans help the goose after it stood up? (no more than 15 words) 5．What lesson does the story of the goose teach you for the future? (no more than 20 words) Passage 5 阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Maggie Epling was looking for a chance to do something good during her summer break. She wanted to find an activity that combined her interests and she found the perfect opportunity at a local animal shelter. “I thought about volunteering and I’ve always loved animals and photography, ” she said. For the past two weeks, Epling has been taking pictures of dogs at an animal shelter in Kentucky. The idea came to her after she learned from adopters that they usually preferred adopting dogs with good photos and that those without such photos might be overlooked. After hearing from other volunteers that black dogs struggle to get adopted, she has been especially devoted to making sure that those animals get great pictures. Epling gets to know the dogs before taking their pictures. There’s Binky, who absolutely loves to go out and run and she is a super sweet dog that loves taking photos. She just smiles at everything. There’s also Jersey, a one-year-old female dog that Epling describes as calm and well-mannered. The phenomenon of pet adopters disliking black dogs is called black dog syndrome(综合征). But it is unclear how much the issue actually affects pet adoptions. A recent study found that black fur negatively influenced adoption rates for dogs. According to the report, black dogs had the least possibility of being adopted compared to dogs of all other colors. Epling said at least one of her dogs had been adopted. Winona, a black beagle(小猎兔犬), found a forever home several weeks ago. “When I came in today, the shelter staff told me that many people talked about how the photos made them want to come to the shelter, ” she said proudly. 1．Why did Epling volunteer at a local animal shelter? (no more than 10 words) 2．How do you understand the underlined part in paragraph 2? (no more than 10 words) 3．What can we know about Jersey according to Epling’s description? (no more than 5words) 4．What result did Epling’s photos produce? (no more than 10 words) 5．How do you find Epling? Please explain. (no more than 20 words) 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 $