期末考前押题之阅读理解20篇（江苏专用）-2025-2026学年高一英语译林版必修第三册

**基本信息** 聚焦期末热点话题，按应用文、记叙文、说明文、议论文四大文体分类训练，覆盖信息提取、情感体悟、逻辑分析等阅读能力，强化语言能力与思维品质。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |应用文|5篇（夏令营/赛事/马拉松等）|细节查找、数字计算、信息匹配|从具体信息定位到实用文本功能理解，培养快速获取关键信息能力| |记叙文|5篇（个人经历/人物故事）|主旨归纳、情感态度、标题拟定|从情节梳理到深层情感与文化价值体悟，提升叙事逻辑分析能力| |说明文|5篇（科学研究/生活指导）|推理判断、词义猜测、结构分析|从现象描述到原理阐释，构建科学思维与逻辑推理框架| |议论文|5篇（社会现象/观点探讨）|论点识别、论据分析、作者态度|从观点辨析到批判性思维，强化辩证分析与价值判断能力|

期末复习之阅读理解20篇 （期末热点话题） 文章类型 篇目 核心主旨 应用文 Passage 1 LSU 暑期语言夏令营面向 6-11 岁孩子开设四国语言文化活动，公布时间、地点、收费与托管细则，开启报名 应用文 Passage 2 介绍国际语言学奥赛参赛要求、字母解谜样题、个人 / 团队赛事时长规则与金银铜奖牌配比规则 应用文 Passage 3 双洋马拉松开启报名，介绍赛事历史价值，公示超级马拉松、半马的时间、场地、关门时间、分人群报名费，报名送赛事 T 恤 应用文 Passage 4 GDA 公益组织招募 25-75 岁志愿者管理者，介绍工作内容、个人成长收获、今夏四个非洲国家四周 / 七周项目时间表 应用文 Passage 5 大都会城市博物馆夏季四大特展内容、参观限制、开放时段、票价与退票退费规则一览 记叙文 Passage 1 回忆童年搭配式家庭万圣节自制服装的温暖回忆，实地调研发现家庭主题节日服装至今依旧流行，温情回忆永存 记叙文 Passage 2 陕西殷玉珍扎根毛乌素荒漠，从零摸索种草固沙、分层植树的创新办法，数十年艰苦奋斗把荒漠改造成绿洲 记叙文 Passage 3 ZXMOTO 创始人张雪年少家境贫寒、辍学打工追梦赛车，历经跳槽、公司濒临破产等磨难，最终自主品牌拿下世界摩托车锦标赛冠军 记叙文 Passage 4 对比祖母凭经验手感无定量的家常烹饪与中世纪简易古食谱，感悟烹饪不止依靠精准配方，亲身实践与用心感知才是核心 记叙文 Passage 5 非遗金漆镶嵌传承人侯雪放弃美术编辑工作拜师学艺，忍受艰苦环境潜心修行，创新推出融合古今审美的工艺腕表，主张非遗贴合现代生活才有传承价值 说明文 Passage 1 权威研究证实定期助人可显著减缓中老年人认知衰退，日常随手帮扶和有组织志愿活动健脑效果相当，助人靠减压、扩社交保护大脑 说明文 Passage 2 研究表明 16-24 岁青少年周末补觉能降低抑郁风险，青少年生物钟自然后移导致工作日睡眠不足，需针对性干预青年抑郁问题 说明文 Passage 3 运动可有效缓解抑郁焦虑，梳理适配不同情绪问题的运动形式，从体内化学物质、动力机制、心理成就感三层解释运动改善情绪的原理 说明文 Passage 4 睡眠普遍存在于各类生物，睡眠可辅助大脑清理致病蛋白、助力减脂控血糖，同时学界仍有诸多睡眠相关谜题待科研探索 说明文 Passage 5 给出三条守护儿童网络安全的实操办法：保持开放沟通、设定合理上网规则、依据孩子年龄差异化管控上网权限 议论文 Passage 1 以家族语言兴衰案例切入，提出人类核心优势是跨领域认知转换能力；AI 仅擅长单一领域任务，未来成功者是善于跨界融会、平衡人机的人 议论文 Passage 2 分析当代年轻人热衷下厨做饭的多重原因：省钱、塑造自我爱好、远离电子设备静心、舒缓焦虑提升自信，做饭是极具价值的青年成长技能 议论文 Passage 3 “为成功穿搭” 不只是给他人留好印象，光环效应会由外到内影响自身心态；得体穿搭提升自我好感，促使人变得慷慨友善，形成正向行为循环 议论文 Passage 4 当下各大头部 AI 争相研发情绪智能，AI 可实时识别人类情绪并给出社交建议，但过度依赖 AI 社交指导会削弱人类天然共情与社交感知能力 议论文 Passage 5 轻微焦虑是提醒人们调整生活方式的预警信号；刷短视频等浅层线上娱乐只会加剧内心烦躁，建议直面焦虑，拒绝用数字娱乐逃避压力 应用文 Passage 1 LSU Summer Language Camp This summer, our camp will design a program for kids aged 6-11 to dive into a world of languages and cultures! Choose from four exciting options: Chinese, French, German, or Spanish. Learn through fun games, role-playing, and hands-on activities like cooking French pastries (点心), trying Chinese calligraphy, exploring Spanish festivals, or acting out German fairy tales. Time July 2-6 (9 am-4 pm) July 9-13 (9 am-4 pm) Place The LSU Summer Language Camp will take place at LSU’s World Language Lab & Resource Center located in Prescott Hall room 234. Prescott Hall is located on LSU’s Quad right in the heart of campus. Program Cost The two-week program cost is $550 plus a $50 registration fee. One-week options are also available, please contact Dr. Dettinger for details ($250 plus $50 registration fee). Program and registration costs will cover books, learning materials, and a daily snack. Please have a lunch for your child for Monday-Thursday. Friday lessons each week will focus on cooking lessons and lunch will be provided. Before and After Care Before care will be from 7:30-9 am and after care will be from 4-5 pm in Prescott Hall. One week before OR after care $50 One week before AND after care $100 Two weeks before OR after care $100 Two weeks before AND after care $200 Registration for the 2025 Summer Camp is now live!! Please contact Mike Dettinger at mbdett@lau.edu to register your child! 1．What will the program provide for children? A．Independent life and study skills. B．Cross-subject learning experience. C．Different languages and cultures. D．Experiential teaching methods. 2．What are parents supposed to do if their children attend the program? A．Design a program for them. B．Prepare lunches for four days. C．Engage in hands-on activities. D．Pick them up at 3pm every day. 3．What is the total cost of one-week program and two weeks before care? A．$700. B．$600. C．$500. D．$400. Passage 2 The International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) is a competition for pre-university students, held in a different country each year since 2003. It challenges participants, both individually and in teams, to solve linguistic (语言学的) puzzles. To compete at the IOL, no special knowledge is required, only basic language concepts, logic, patience, and creative thinking. Try this beginner sample to see if the IOL is right for you. A Puzzle The names of some South American countries are written in Georgian (格鲁吉亚语) with their English translations: The Solution The Georgian forms of “Peru” and “Uruguay” have the same number of letters as their English names, showing a direct letter match. The repeated U in “Uruguay” further confirms Georgian is written left-to-right. “Brazil” has fewer letters than the Georgian version, but thanks to the two other names, we already know: რ→ R, ა→ A, გ→ G, ე→ E. With these letters, the pattern არგენტინა can be translated as “A R G E _ _ _ A,” which is “Argentina.” ბრაზილია        Brazil პერუ            Peru ურუგვაი        Uruguay Q: What is the English name of this country “არგენტინა”? Contest Rules Each individual contestant or team must choose a working language for their problems and solutions, a choice that cannot be changed less than two weeks before the Olympiad begins. The individual contest involves solving five problems in six hours, whereas the team contest features one problem with two hours less. Unless instructed, giving multiple answers will receive zero marks. Besides, a detailed explanation is required for each answer; failure to provide one will result in a lower score. Awards The team contest will award up to one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals. In the individual contest, the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded shall be in the ratio 1: 2: 3, with the total number of medals being between one quarter and one third of the contestants. Click here to find out other awards. 1．Which is essential to solve the sample puzzle? A．Linguistic fluency. B．Reasoning ability. C．Geographic knowledge. D．Mathematical calculation. 2．What is different about the rules for the individual and team contest? A．The duration of the competition. B．The deadline for language choice. C．The result of giving multiple answers. D．The requirement for answer explanations. 3．If there are 240 individual contestants, how many medals could be awarded in total? A．40. B．54. C．72. D．84. Passage 3 We are pleased to announce that entries for Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) are now open! Widely regarded as the world’s most beautiful marathon, the event will return to Cape Town soon. Our history and vision Originating as the Celtic 35 Mile Road Race in 1970, TTOM has grown into a premier national sporting institution that contributes significantly to the economy of the Western Cape. It is best known for its breathtaking 56 km ultra marathon route, which guides runners along Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives. Beyond its economic impact, for over half a century, the race has tested endurance, united global runners, and woven itself into South Africa’s sporting soul. This year’s edition aims not only to honor this rich legacy but also to elevate the standards of excellence and inclusivity, placing every runner at the heart of the experience. Event information Ultra Marathon Half Marathon Event Date April 11th April 12th Start Venue Newlands Swimming Pool, Main Road, Newlands Newlands Swimming Pool, Main Road, Newlands Finish Venue UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch Cut-off Time 7 hours 3 hours 30 minutes Entry Fees Licensed SA Athletes: R840.00 Unlicensed SA Athletes: Not eligible Rest of Africa Athletes: R1030.00 International Athletes: R3080.00 Licensed SA Athletes: R450.00 Unlicensed SA Athletes: R525.00* Rest of Africa Athletes: R830.00 International Athletes: R2160.00 *Temporary license fee included. Don’t miss out All Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon entrants will receive an exclusive event T-shirt as part of the entry fee. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic event and secure your commemorative T-shirt! For detailed information and step-by-step registration instructions, please visit the official website. 1．What makes TTOM stand out according to the text? A．Its free T-shirts for all participants. B．Its status as the oldest marathon in the world. C．Its ultra marathon route along a coastal drive. D．Its role in promoting South Africa’s economy. 2．What is the cost of the temporary license for the Half Marathon? A．R75. B．R450. C．R525 D．R830. 3．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To compare two types of marathon events. B．To promote Cape Town as a tourist destination. C．To call for entries and provide key information. D．To analyze the economic impact of a sports event. Passage 4 Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and engage in meaningful pursuits? You can do all the three with Global Development Association (GDA). No matter what life stage you’re at, wherever you go, and whatever project you undertake with us, you’ll create positive changes in a poor and remote community. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and backgrounds. While the majority of our volunteers are between the ages of 17 and 24, we’re currently in need of volunteer managers aged 25 to 75, who play a very important role in the safe and effective operation of our programs. Our positions include project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers. Your chosen role could vary from enhancing a community’s access to clean drinking water to preserving valuable local cultures. Or perhaps you might design adventure challenges to train our young volunteers. Not only will you be aiding the personal growth of our young volunteers, but you’ll also be picking up new skills and expanding your cultural insights. You’ll likely meet individuals who could become lifelong friends. This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes: Country Schedule 4-week programmes 7-week programmes Algeria 5 Jul. — 1 Aug. 20 Jun. — 7 Aug. Egypt 24 Jul. — 20 Aug. 19 Jun. — 6 Aug. Kenya 20 Jul. — 16 Aug. 18 Jun. — 5 Aug. South Africa 2 Aug — 29 Aug. 15 Jun. — 2 Aug. GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities. There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities. Find out more about joining a GDA programme: Website: www.glodeve.org Email: humanresources@glodeve.org 1．What is the shared goal of GDA’s projects? A．To help communities in need. B．To protect the environment. C．To gain corporate benefit. D．To explore new cultures. 2．What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers? A．To seek local partners. B．To foster cultural awareness. C．To take in young volunteers. D．To carry out programmes. 3．The programme beginning in August will operate in ______. A．Egypt B．South Africa C．Kenya D．Algeria Passage 5 METRO CITY MUSEUM: SPECIAL EXHIBITION SEASON Welcome to the Metro City Museum! We are pleased to present four distinct exhibitions this summer that suit diverse interests. Botanical Wonders(Permanent; Garden Atrium) A hands-on workshop focused on plant care and sustainable gardening. Develop your gardening skills. Special Rule: Workshops are only held on Saturdays at 2:00 PM. Maximum 20 participants per session. City Canvas: Urban Art & Local Stories(June 1-Aug. 31; Grand Hall) A dynamic exhibition celebrating our city’s artistic rhythm, including street art murals (壁画) and a digital collection of community stories. Leave your own artistic mark. Special Rule: Visitors are encouraged to paint on the “Public Wall” provided. The Lost Empire(July 15-Sept. 15; West Wing) A multi-sensory guided experience exploring ancient empires through historical objects and interactive displays. Uncover secrets of the past. Special Rule: To protect the historical objects, no flash photography is allowed, and all backpacks must be checked at the entrance. Advance reservation is strictly required. Future Tech: AI & Robotics(Aug. 1-Oct. 5; Innovation Center) Hands-on activities introducing artificial intelligence and robotics. Build the world of tomorrow by designing your own mini-robot to take home! Special Rule: For safety reasons, this exhibition is strictly for ages 8 and above. Visitor Info ·Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; Closed on Mondays. ·Tickets: Adult: $25; Student (with ID): $15; Child (Under 12): $10; Family Pass: $60 (2 Adults+2 Kids). ·Cancellations: 100% money back (>48 hrs); 50% money back (24-48 hrs); No money back (<24 hrs). 1．Where can you experience the local artistic atmosphere? A．In Garden Atrium. B．In Grand Hall. C．In West Wing. D．In Innovation Center. 2．What is required for visitors to Future Tech: AI & Robotics? A．Photographing without flash. B．Booking tickets in advance. C．Receiving a backpack check. D．Reaching the minimum age. 3．How much can a student get back if he cancels on the exhibition day? A．$15. B．$10. C．$7.5. D．$0. 记叙文 Passage 1 Halloween is coming, and seeing everyone plan out their costumes got me thinking back to my childhood and the costumes I wore. As I grew older, I started having mixed feelings about Halloween. I still like Halloween, and always love a full pocket of candy, but it’s not the same excitement as when I was a kid. There’s just something about being a kid that made it so much better. And for me, that was something coordinated (搭配协调的) family costumes. It went like this: My parents would pick a theme and have each of us dress accordingly. Most of our Halloween costumes, whether family-themed or solo (单独的), were homemade. Unfortunately, I didn’t always appreciate that. In second grade, I broke tradition by wanting to get a store-bought butterfly costume. I really liked that costume; it was fun to wear. But looking back on it now, I loved our homemade costumes so much more because those costumes were memorable and made with love. Being dressed up all together and having that shared experience really strengthened our family connection and made Halloween something to look forward to. Recalling my experiences, I wondered if other families did the same. I decided to look around on some popular Halloween store websites to see if they had specific collections of family costumes. On Spirit Halloween’s website, there was a group and family costume section, so that was a good sign. Also, Party City had a very large collection of family Halloween costumes, which made me even more hopeful. To confirm, I called the local Party City and asked if the staff had observed families buying costumes together. To my delight, the manager said yes! She noticed that families buy them costumes every year. Whether it’s homemade or store-bought, it’s good to know family Halloween costumes aren’t dying. Although the days of coordinated family costumes for me have passed, the memories of those fun times will last forever. 1．What made the author’s childhood Halloween special? A．Candies. B．Events. C．Clothes. D．Atmosphere. 2．What does the author think of homemade Halloween costumes now? A．They are outdated. B．They are meaningful. C．They are costly. D．They are comfortable. 3．Why did the author visit some Halloween store websites? A．To learn how to make a Halloween costume B．To compare the prices of Halloween costumes C．To buy family Halloween costumes for himself D．To check the popularity of family Halloween costumes 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．DIY Halloween Costumes: A Creative Activity B．Family Halloween Costumes: A Timeless Tradition C．The Magic of Halloween: Costumes, Candy, and More D．Store-Bought or Homemade: A Hard Choice Passage 2 In 1985, 20-year-old Yin Yuzhen from Shaanxi Province got married and moved with her husband to the interior of the Maowusu Desert. The living conditions there were extremely tough. Everything around her was either sand or something covered in sand. The wind blew sand into their eyes, mouths, and nostrils, and after each storm, there was only silence. Yin and her husband were the only people living in that lonely, empty land. On the second day of her arrival, Yin resolved that she would not let the desert control her life. Despite her inability to read or write and being totally green when it came to planting, she chose to learn through practical experience. Over time, she figured out that the best way to fight the desert was by planting trees. Her idea was to first grow grass to hold the sand, then plant bushes, and later trees. At first, her efforts failed. Desert mice ate all the grass seeds. She tried planting them deeper, but the mice still found them. She racked her brains and came up with a great idea. She took one of their sheep and used its hoofprints (蹄印) to hide the seeds. The smell of the sheep disguised the seeds, and the grass began to grow. Yin didn’t stop there. She planted strong trees like poplars and Scotch pines along the outer edges to block the wind and sand. In the middle, she planted smaller trees and bushes. Her dream was to create a green “fortress” in the desert and grow fruits and crops in the protected center where they lived. Yin and her husband worked diligently for many years, showing remarkable perseverance. She once said, “I’d rather die of tiredness from fighting the sand than be challenged by it.” In the end, her hard work paid off. The desert that once seemed hopeless turned into a thriving green land. 1．What’s the purpose of Paragraph 1? A．To introduce the background of the story. B．To compare city life and countryside life. C．To imply the significance of desert control. D．To show the relationship between the couple. 2．What does the underlined phrase “being totally green” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Loving green plants. B．Being very young in age. C．Protecting the environment. D．Having no experience at all. 3．What words can best describe Yin and her husband? A．Romantic and energetic. B．Determined and creative. C．Capable and adventurous. D．Knowledgeable and sensitive. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Maowusu Desert’s Bright Future B．The Impact of Strong Sandstorms C．Modern-day Young People’s Dreams D．A Woman’s Struggle Against the Desert Passage 3 Zhang Xue, founder of ZXMOTO, became famous after his motorcycles won two races at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) on March 28 and 29, 2026. This victory broke the long-term control of European and Japanese brands like Ducati and Yamaha in the field. His life started with great difficulty. Born in 1987 in a village in Hunan Province, Zhang had divorced parents. He left school at 14 to work in a motorcycle repair shop. In 2006, the 19-year-old mechanic rode 100 kilometers in the rain to ask for a chance to join a professional racing team. However, people laughed at him, and he even crashed his bike. Years later, he used the video of this experience for marketing, which made his hard struggle known to many people. In 2013, Zhang moved to Chongqing, the center of China’s motorcycle industry, with his wife and only 20,000 yuan. He put together his first bike by himself, then joined a company called Kove Moto. Later, he left the company because he had different ideas with his partners about developing engines. In March 2024, he started his own company ZXMOTO. Early in 2025, the company almost closed down because he couldn’t pay his workers’ salaries, but he saved it by borrowing money from others. The motorcycle that won the race, the 820RR-RS, is almost the same as the one sold to customers. It is much cheaper than similar products from other brands. Debise, a French rider who drove the bike to win the race, chose Zhang’s team because he was moved by Zhang’s passion. Zhang now hopes that Chinese motorcycle brands can take 50% to 70% of the global large-displacement motorcycle market in five years. He has also started programs to help young Chinese riders. When asked about his 20-year hard journey, Zhang said he never thought of giving up. He advised young people to make their goals clear and work hard for them with all their hearts: “If you want it badly enough and you work hard enough, you can achieve it.” 1．How can we describe Zhang Xue’s early life? A．Well-educated B．Poor and misunderstood C．Hardworking and famous D．Rich and highly-independent 2．Why did Zhang Xue leave Kove Moto? A．Unsatisfactory salary. B．Conflicts with colleagues. C．Differences in development ideas. D．Uncertain company prospects. 3．What can we infer about the racing bike 820RR-RS? A．It is economical. B．It is very expensive. C．It is only used in races. D．It is designed for foreigners. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．A French rider’s great success in world races. B．The development of world motorcycle markets. C．Competition between Chinese and foreign brands. D．Zhang Xue’s hard life and hard-won achievements. Passage 4 I used to think recipes were promises. If I followed every line, the cake would rise and dinner would turn out well. My grandmother would probably have laughed at that. She cooked from memory and attention. “Stop when it looks right,” she would say. “Add flour until the dough feels soft but not sticky.” To a child who wanted clear answers, this sounded almost unfair. Years later, I came across a medieval (中世纪的) recipe for sambocade, a kind of cheesecake. It gave no exact measurements. It simply told the cook to make a crust, prepare the curds, add sugar, egg whites and elderflowers, and bake it. At first, I found it nearly useless. How much sugar? How many eggs? How hot should the oven be? Then I understood: the recipe was not meant to teach a beginner from zero. It was more like a reminder, pointing back to knowledge learned by watching, touching, smelling and trying again. That was how my grandmother cooked. Her own recipes were only lists of ingredients kept in an old shoe box. After she died, my mother threw the box away, thinking it had no value without instructions. I understood her choice. To anyone else, “flour, eggs, milk, sugar” was hardly a recipe. Yet something was lost with that box — not complete knowledge, but traces of a way of knowing. Today, we often expect recipes to protect us from uncertainty. We want grams, minutes and temperatures. Careful measurement is useful, of course. But cooking is not only measurement. A good cook notices when butter begins to smell nutty, when dough resists the hand, and when a cake is pale enough to leave the oven. Such knowledge cannot be fully written down. It must be practiced in the body. Now, whenever I bake, I still hear my grandmother’s question: “Is it pale enough yet?” It is not exactly a rule. It is a way of paying attention. 1．Why did the author once find her grandmother’s instructions “almost unfair”? A．They sounded too old. B．They lacked clear rules. C．They changed too often. D．They used rare ingredients. 2．Why is the medieval recipe mentioned? A．To introduce a special sweet dessert. B．To prove old recipes are useless. C．To explain what Grandma’s cooking was like. D．To compare different kinds of dishes. 3．What does the shoe box mainly represent in paragraph 3? A．Lost family wealth. B．Complete cooking records. C．A forgotten dessert. D．Knowledge through practice. 4．What is the author’s view on recipes? A．Accuracy removes uncertainty. B．Practice gives recipes meaning. C．Old recipes work better. D．Good memory matters most. Passage 5 “It is the honor of a lifetime to repair precious ancient works,” says Hou Xue, a representative inheritor (继承人) of the state-level intangible cultural heritage of producing gold-inlaid lacquerware (金漆镶嵌漆器). Hou majored in art and design at the North China University of Technology. At that time, he hoped to find a job in a newspaper as an art editor. But, as chance would have it, he met Bai Qun, the inheritor of the craft of gold-inlaid lacquerware, who invited him to visit an exhibition of palace arts. Elegant works there appealed to Hou, and more importantly, he was surprised and deeply impressed by the extremely beautiful craftsmanship. Hou was so impressed that when Bai asked whether Hou would like to learn this craft and start a career, he nodded without hesitation. At Bai's recommendation, Hou formally joined Beijing Gold Lacquer Inlaid Co., Ltd. in 2009. Every day, he got up at 4 a.m. in order to be at work by 8 a.m., and took a bus to go back to his dormitory in the evening. In summer, it was very hot in the workshop, while in winter, it was freezing. From 2014 to 2016, he worked in the Palace Museum, focusing on protective restoration (修复) and replication (复制) work. Through several years of devoted study and practice, Hou has won many honors and titles. In early 2022, the company joined hands with other local museums to launch handcrafted watches. The highlight of these watches lies in their appearance, which combines Peony flowers, highly favored in the Tang Dynasty, and the artistic concept of Maurits Cornelis Escher, a famous Dutch printmaker. The watch was soon sold out after being put on the market. Hou was thus inspired by this experience. “Excellent intangible cultural heritage works are not those thrown into museums for exhibition, but those that live up to modern aesthetic (审美的) level and modern life,” he said. Hou said that he gauges an intangible cultural heritage item by the value it produces and the profits it brings, “If consumers are not interested in such works and inheritors can’t earn a living by doing the job, then these works have no value and the inheritance is worthless,” he added. 1．What made Hou Xue change his career plan? A．The advice from his college teachers B．A visit to a palace arts exhibition C．His great love for newspaper editing D．The high salary of the craft industry 2．What can we infer from Hou Xue's working experience? A．No pain, no gain B．Actions speak louder than words C．Many hands make light work D．Time and tide wait for no man 3．What does Hou Xue want to express in Paragraph 4? A．Tang Dynasty art is not popular among modern people B．Handcrafted watches are the most profitable intangible cultural heritage C．Great intangible cultural heritage should connect with modern life D．Museums should stop exhibiting traditional intangible cultural heritage works 4．What does the underlined word “gauges” probably mean in the last paragraph? A．Judges B．Invents C．Collects D．Describes 说明文 Passage 1 Strong social ties are often linked to better health, and new research adds a brain benefit to that list. A study led by researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and University of Massachusetts Boston reports that regularly helping people can clearly slow the drop in cognitive (认知的) ability in middle-aged and older adults. The research followed more than 30,000 US adults for 20 years. It found that those who often helped others — either through organized help or everyday acts — experienced a 15%-20% slower rate of age-related decline in cognitive ability. The most significant benefits were tied to spending about two to four hours per week helping others. “Everyday acts of support can have a lasting effect on the mind,” Sae Hwang Han, an assistant professor of human development and family sciences at UT who led the study, noted, “The benefits weren’t just short-term but built up over time, and were seen for both organized and everyday help.” The study is among the first to compare organized help with everyday help, which includes tasks like giving rides, looking after children, or helping with housework. “It was a pleasant surprise to find that everyday help offers benefits for the mind that are as good as organized help,” said Han, challenging the idea that it offers fewer benefits due to lack of public recognition. The researchers looked at national data, taking into account factors like wealth, health, and education. Even after adjusting for these, the decline in cognitive ability tended to slow when people began and kept up helping behaviors. The benefits appeared to grow when helping became a steady, yearly habit. Overall, helping others may support brain health by mitigating mental stress and strengthening social bonds that provide emotional support. As populations age, the findings highlight the importance of creating chances for people to give help, which may be especially useful for those already facing a drop in cognitive ability. 1．What do the findings suggest for the seniors? A．They need more professional medical care. B．Helping others may benefit their brain health. C．They should turn to others for more daily help. D．Strong social ties improve their quality of life. 2．What is Han’s attitude towards everyday help? A．Favorable. B．Doubtful. C．Unconcerned. D．Critical. 3．Why did the researchers consider other factors? A．To increase the sample size. B．To make the study more reliable. C．To stress the importance of social ties. D．To record different levels of education. 4．What does the underlined word “mitigating” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Causing. B．Standing. C．Reducing. D．Experiencing. Passage 2 You can’t help waking up your teenagers for fear of them wasting their day, but allowing them to sleep longer on weekends may actually be of benefit to their mental health. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, which found that young people aged 16-24 who caught up on lost sleep during the weekend had a significantly lower risk of being depressive (抑郁的). In the study, participants reported their usual bedtimes and wake-up times on both weekdays and weekends, allowing researchers to work out their “weekend catch-up sleep” — the difference between average weekend sleep and weekday sleep. Each subject was also asked about their emotional well-being. Researchers found teenagers and young adults who made up for lost sleep on weekends showed a lower risk of being depressive. The scientists recommend that teenagers get between 8 and 10 hours of sleep every night, but agree that perfect sleep schedules are often unrealistic for teens considering school, homework, extracurricular activities, social lives and — for many — part-time jobs. Biology plays a major role in the problem of lack of sleep among teenagers. During the teenage years, circadian rhythms — the body’s internal clock — move later, making it harder for teens to fall asleep early. “Instead of getting up early in the morning, you’re going to become more of a night owl,” Casement, the lead author of the study, explained. “And sleep onset keeps holding over until age 18 to 20. After that, you will get up early as usual again.” “Depression is one of the leading causes of disability among people aged 16 to 24,” Casement noted. In this context, disability refers broadly to damaged daily functioning, including difficulty in attending school or work, frequent absences (缺席) or lateness. “It makes that age range of particular interest in trying to understand risk factors for being depressive and how those might relate to delivery of interventions (干预措施),” Casement added. 1．How did the researchers measure “weekend catch-up sleep”? A．By doing a survey. B．By giving emotional comfort. C．By habit observation. D．By direct comparison. 2．What prevents teenagers from getting enough sleep on weekdays? A．Body clock change. B．Late night preference. C．Early parental waking. D．Lack of awareness. 3．What can we learn from Casement’s opinion from the last paragraph? A．Body clock worsens depression. B．Teen depression needs targeted help. C．Weekend sleep cures depression. D．Depression is common in young adults. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Tough Choice: Studying or Weekend Sleep B．Sleep Loss: A Hidden Risk for Teenagers C．Weekend Sleep: A Benefit for Mental Health D．Body Clock: Teen Sleep Patterns Explained Passage 3 For those in the doldrums, few things are more annoying than being told to exercise. But the advice is probably right. Many studies show that exercise improves mood and reduces anxiety. Two large reviews from earlier this year found that exercise works. The first review combined results from 69 studies on exercise and depression. The second looked at more than 1,000 trials with nearly 80,000 people. Both reached the same conclusion:exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety almost as much as standard treatments. However, there are some important problems. In exercise studies,people know whether they are exercising or not. This means their reports of mood changes may be influenced by what they hope or expect to happen. Also, the exercise studies were not directly compared with drug or treatment studies in the same trial. Some experts believe this makes the comparison unfair. Despite these problems, most researchers agree that exercise really does help improve mental health. So, what kind of exercise works best? Activities like running, walking, swimming, or cycling seem to be especially helpful. For people with depression, exercising in a group or under supervision (指导) works better than solo exercising. The benefits usually appear after several weeks or months of regular activity. For anxiety, lower-intensity exercise, such as gentle walking or yoga, appears to produce the best results. Why does exercise improve mood? Scientists are not completely sure. The old idea that exercise creates a “high” by releasing endorphins has little scientific support. A study in 2021 found that blocking endorphins did not reduce the good feelings runners reported after exercise. Instead, researchers now think that chemicals called endocannabinoids may be responsible. These are natural substances produced by the body that can lift mood and reduce anxiety. Exercise also helps the brain in other ways. Dopamine plays a key role in keeping effort and reward in balance; therefore,increased dopamine levels after exercise can help lessen the lack of motivation that frequently accompanies depression. Besides, exercise offers psychological benefits. It gives people a sense of achievement, control, and progress. All of these are known to improve mood. So there are plenty of good reasons to work up a sweat. 1．What does the underlined phrase “in the doldrums” in paragraph 1 mean? A．Feeling down. B．Being angry. C．Feeling energetic. D．Being confused. 2．What does paragraph 3 focus on? A．The steps of conducting a trial. B．The advantages of drug treatment. C．The limitations of previous studies. D．The causes of mood improvement. 3．Which type of exercise works best for depression? A．Low-intensity activity alone. B．Group or instructed exercise. C．Short and demanding workouts. D．Yoga and gentle walking. 4．Why does higher dopamine help with depression? A．It lessens flexibility in the brain. B．It restores the drive to act. C．It creates a feeling of achievement. D．It makes the brain work more slowly. Passage 4 Birds do it. Bees do it. Even animals without central nervous systems do it. And of course babies do it — yet less than their exhausted parents would like. But, despite its universality, sleep remains a mysterious process. Indeed, although sleep seems to be crucial for physical and mental well-being, scientists are still trying to work out its biological logic. Research points to a theory, which suggests that the brain needs to “reset” periodically to keep the mind in good operating order — with exciting hints that sleep’s effect on the gut (肠道) might also come into play. Not only is getting enough sleep satisfying in its own right, but it also has a broader effect on health. Evidence indicates that people who sleep less than six hours per night are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than people who sleep longer. A theory first proposed more than ten years ago holds that sleep helps the brain to clear out tau protein, which contributes to this neurodegenerative (神经退行) condition. But in the past years, a fierce scientific debate has arisen about the physiological (生理的) details of this connection. The resulting uncertainty has made it more difficult to take advantage of the correlation between sleep and Alzheimer’s to develop strategies to prevent the happening of this disastrous condition. Sleep can also help to address a less-severe and more-common health issue than dementia (痴呆): the desire to lose weight. A leading sleep specialist explains how longer sleep leads to people consuming fewer calories and losing kilograms. And weight loss lowers the risk of sleep apnoea, in which a person’s breathing during sleep is interrupted, and, in turn, lessens the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Sleep scientists have no shortage of questions to explore. These include the link between night-time illumination (照明) and mood disorders, the disappointing finding that napping might increase the risk of heart disease and the confirmation that early morning university classes discourage attendance and reduce learning. 1．What is the primary purpose of paragraph 1? A．To highlight the widespread nature of sleep. B．To explain why babies sleep less than adults. C．To introduce the biological definition of sleep. D．To compare the sleep habits of different species. 2．Why is it hard to develop Alzheimer’s prevention strategies based on sleep research? A．Proteins harm sleep indirectly. B．Short sleep prevents Alzheimer’s. C．No debate is over their connection. D．The sleep-Alzheimer’s link is unclear. 3．What can be inferred according to the last paragraph? A．Mood disorders directly lead to heart disease. B．Early morning classes are effective for weight loss. C．Some common habits carry unexpected health risks. D．Night-time illumination is beneficial for mental health. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Why Babies Need More Sleep B．Where Napping Benefits Our Body C．What Scientists Learn about Sleep D．How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Passage 5 Well, to pick up where we left off last time, I’m certain that you know all too well the dangers hiding on the World Wide Web. And whether it’s for schoolwork, entertainment, or just socialising with friends, the Internet will surely be a major part of your child’s life. So, it’s important to make sure they’re safe online. It’s not the easiest thing, but keeping open lines of communication is primary. Let them know they can share their online activities with you. Talk to them about their online presence as early as possible, ideally before they begin to use email, social media, or a smartphone. Discuss what they find interesting online and learn from them about popular websites and apps, which will create understanding and allow you to identify (识别) possible risks. Next, monitor without spying (暗中监视). Most kids learn to understand boundaries, like respecting others’ personal space, or not opening the cookie box without asking. Internet use is no different. It’s helpful for kids to have ground rules as to which websites they can visit, which apps they can use, and what they can share online. Remind them that if they feel uneasy with anything online, they need to alert an adult immediately. How you deal with your kids’ Internet usage will depend in large part on their age. There are sites and browsing (浏览) tools meant for younger kids, which aim to provide a safe online experience for children. Older kids may be allowed more freedom since they want to network and need to use the Internet for information-gathering. But you can set boundaries that feel right for you. Just limit access properly. Allowing your children to make good decisions online teaches them responsibility, shows that you trust them, and reminds them that rules may be tightened if they break them. 1．What might be talked about last time? A．The history of the World Wide Web. B．How the Internet influences people. C．The possible dangers of the Internet. D．What information the Internet offers. 2．What does Paragraph 2 suggest people do? A．Never be too strict. B．Communicate effectively. C．Share personal information. D．Identify risks with your children. 3．What does the underlined word “alert” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Tell. B．Suggest. C．Look after. D．Worry about. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．What Is Hidden on the Net? B．How to Make the Internet More Convenient? C．Be a Smarter Internet User D．Keep Your Kids Safe Online 议论文 Passage 1 My great-grandfather moved to Mexico more than 100 years ago. He learned Spanish and raised five children in a family with both German and Mexican culture, but he didn’t teach them German, and the language was lost in one generation. However, three generations later, my children rediscovered it during visits to Germany. This story is a case study about human cognition (认知) . When people who speak two languages switch between languages, they pick the right one by connecting situations to what they say and making sure they stay correct. This system works in many areas. Taxi drivers change their brain to remember thousands of routes and choose the best one. Musicians are always changing between musical notes, rhythms, and feelings, needing to adjust their thinking often. Learning, understanding, and changing are all like translation—matching what we expect with the world around us. This changes how we see intelligence. Intelligence isn’t just using one area of knowledge. It’s the skill to move between areas and turn ideas into actions. This is important now because of AI. Big language models can process huge amounts of information and do well in many tasks, but they get stuck in fixed systems. They fail when the environment changes in ways unforeseen by training data, lacking domain translation, physical experience, and real life. Humans survive change by switching their cognition. When one system doesn’t work, we turn to another — from using symbols to relying on our senses. This flexibility is our greatest power. We aren’t just information processors; we are translators between areas. If moving between areas is our main way to adapt, succeeding in the AI age means improving this skill: spotting when we’re trapped in one area, translating across them, and building thinking structures that help us switch. AI will keep getting better at tasks in one area, but only humans can jump between unrelated areas. The future won’t belong to those who process the most data, but to those who translate between humans and AI, different meaning systems, and our present and future. Adaptation is translation. And translation is what makes us truly human. 1．Why does the author mention the family story? A．To stress human capacity. B．To present a language problem. C．To praise family education. D．To explain a thinking system. 2．What is the new understanding of intelligence in paragraph 2? A．Translation between areas. B．Constant in thoughts. C．Effective action-taking. D．Large-scale calculations. 3．What is mainly discussed in paragraph 4? A．Human’s special thinking power. B．AI’s ability to adapt to many systems. C．Human’s cognitive advantage. D．AI’s huge information storage. 4．According to the last paragraph, who will succeed in the future? A．Those processing massive data. B．Those switching between different areas. C．Those focusing on one fixed field. D．Those creating new meaning rules. Passage 2 Cooking tutorials (教程) on the social media, which dish out entertaining, accessible cooking directions by and for young people, have millions of viewers, making it a major generational hobby and source of pride. 18-year-old Mia Kristensen is one of them. Cooking is something she enjoys, and preparing dinner all by herself has become an achievement. According to Mary Bliss, who researches habits among young people, saving money is an additional motivation to keep cooking. Indeed, knowing how to cook — even if it began as an economic consideration — has become a key identity marker for the young, who tend to define themselves through hobbies, like cooking. Cooking, as a hobby, can signal a number of values, noted researcher Kathy Sheehan. Young adults are particularly concerned with building their favorite lives, say, someone is interested in different cultures, or prefer local and seasonal produce. And cooking reflects this. As a creative act, cooking serves as a quiet break largely free from technology. For young people who’ve spent nearly their whole life with the internet, cooking can be calming. “It grounds you in a world that’s real,” Roberta Katz, a cultural professor said. Cooking means more to young people like Celeste Mosley, 21. After finding a rice pudding recipe on TikTok, making it has become the only thing that gets her out of bed and comforts her. This isn’t a surprise and Nicole Farmer who is studying behavior and nutrition has proved it: The process of cooking can improve one’s mood and relieve one’s anxiety and depression. Simply, cooking commands your full attention and all of your senses. You must balance various skills, whether properly slicing, cognitively planning, or creatively constructing leftovers into a new sweet dish. Besides, cooking boosts self-confidence and strengthens social bonding especially when meals are shared. Now in my 40s, I still remember one college summer. After long hours of working at a bakery, I proudly walked out with a bag of unsold bread, which were both filling and free for my roommates and me. Among the skills I acquired in the ups and downs of young adulthood, baking bread was the greatest one. 1．What does the underlined “this” refer to in Paragraph 2? A．Exploring diverse cultures. B．Tasting produce in season. C．Live a life as they wish. D．Planning for their future. 2．What is implied in Nicole Farmer’s studies? A．Cooking cures those who are physically ill. B．Cooking stops the young from getting up late. C．Cooking prepares the young to be great chefs. D．Cooking calls for all-round skills and minds. 3．For the author, baking is ________ A．a reminder of growth. B．a way to make friends. C．a symbol of success. D．a must to survive. 4．What is the best title of the text? A．Let the young cook B．TikTok: source of recipes C．Why do humans cook? D．Researches on cooking Passage 3 What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “dress for success”? Perhaps it’s a no-brainer for you — wearing a nice suit so others will take you more seriously. But the truth is more complex (复杂的) and important. How we present ourselves doesn’t just change how others see us. It also changes how we see ourselves — and that can influence how we act. A recent study shows this point well. When people believe that they look better, they act more kindly. They even donate twice as much to the poor as those who do not feel the same way. The researchers find that when people feel good about their appearance, they believe more people will notice them. This encourages them toward more generous (慷慨的) and helpful social behavior. This new finding mirrors what scientists call the “halo effect”: it is common for people to believe that those who look good also have other positive qualities. In this way, they are more likely to be treated kindly or trusted. However, the new discovery is that this effect also works inwardly. When we feel we look good, we don’t just benefit from others’ positive opinions. We start to behave in ways that strengthen them. This change can begin early, as research shows even children are kinder to those who are “nice-looking”. In short, our self-image and our generosity are closely connected. This can create a positive feedback loop (反馈循环): feeling good about our appearance builds up our confidence, which shapes our behavior in a positive way. In turn, the positive feedback from others strengthens our positive self-image. Therefore, dressing for success is not just about being seen by others. It is about becoming the kind of person who encourages kindness — both in yourself and in others. 1．Why does the author mention wearing a nice suit in Paragraph 1? A．To stress the importance of good behavior. B．To show the features of a formal lifestyle. C．To suggest a way of achieving success. D．To lead to more effects of dressing well. 2．How does feeling good about appearance affect a person according to the study? A．It promotes kind social acts. B．It improves job performance. C．It shapes one’s character. D．It causes self-centered behavior. 3．What is the new discovery about the “halo effect”? A．Its effect is self-directed. B．Its power works on others. C．Its basis is others’ kindness. D．Its influence is always strong. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Dress for Confidence: Feel Good. B．Dress for Confidence: Impress Others. C．Dress for Success: Gain Respect. D．Dress for Success: Encourage Kindness. Passage 4 Earlier this year, in a renovated (翻新的) loft in downtown San Francisco, a crowd of investors and entrepreneurs (企业家) gathered to witness the next frontier (前沿) of technology. Among the start-ups (初创公司) was Amotions AI, which presented an “emotionally intelligent real-time AI coach.” Its founder, Pianpian Xu Guthrie, explained that the model monitors video calls and offers real-time tips based on the other person’s tone and facial expression. If a salesperson’s potential customer looks “confused,” the AI system marks the signal and suggests exactly what to say next. Emotions have become the AI industry’s new focus. It is no longer enough for chatbots to be merely smart; major AI companies aim to make them “truly understand human feelings.” When OpenAI launched a new version of ChatGPT, it was described as “warmer by default and more conversational.” Anthropic has stated that its model, Claude, has a “functional version of emotions,” while Google claims its models are now capable of “reading the room”. Even Elon Musk’s xAI boasted that its bot, Grok, performed well on emotional intelligence (EQ) tests, such as telling whether a user feels “scapegoated” in a complex workplace situation. This shift toward EQ represents a big change from the early days of AI, which centered only on logic and data processing. By training models on massive amounts of human interaction data, developers hope to create tools that can handle the subtle differences in human social life. For example, an AI that recognizes frustration can calm an angry customer service call, and an AI that senses hesitation can help managers offer better support to employees. However, the rise of emotional AI also brings serious concerns. Critics question whether a machine can really “understand” emotions or just copy responses according to fixed patterns. There is also a worry that depending on an AI “coach” may weaken people’s natural social ability. If we rely on AI to tell us when others feel confused, we may gradually ignore those subtle human hints that have guided our social communication for thousands of years. 1．What is the primary function of the Amotions AI model? A．To record video calls for future legal evidence. B．To provide social guidance by analyzing human emotions. C．To help entrepreneurs find more investors in San Francisco. D．To replace human salespersons in downtown business lofts. 2．What do the major AI companies like OpenAI and Google have in common? A．They are focused on making AI models purely logical. B．They are trying to give AI the ability to understand feelings. C．They have rejected the idea of AI having any functional emotions. D．They are collaborating to build a single emotionally intelligent bot. 3．Why is the scenario (设想场景) about being “scapegoated” mentioned in paragraph 2? A．To illustrate a common problem in modern workplaces. B．To show that Grok is smarter than other AI models in logic. C．To provide an example of how AI’s EQ is being measured. D．To warn users about the dangers of lunchroom thefts. 4．What is the author’s concern regarding the use of AI social coaches? A．Humans might become overly reliant on AI for social cues (社交暗示). B．AI models are too expensive for the general public to afford. C．Video calls are not a reliable source for emotional data. D．AI’s “reading the room” ability might lead to more workplace conflicts. Passage 5 We feel anxious or a little worried if our minds lack inner peace, or when we feel disconnected from real life. This is not to say that something needs to be both relaxing and valuable to calm our nerves: watching short videos might be relaxing but hardly valuable, while finishing a long-term exercise plan is tiring but can undoubtedly bring a strong sense of value. In any case, when mild anxiety (轻微焦虑) appears, it should act as a warning to improve our present lifestyle. If we ignore such signals and fail to make timely changes, temporary anxiety may turn into long-term mental tiredness. This condition is linked to various troubles, including low motivation, sleep loss, low efficiency and many other negative results. Recent studies show that lasting mental tiredness is spreading widely, and this trend coincides with the rapid popularity of social media. Why do online platforms lead to this problem? Studies have proved that most people scroll through online content aimlessly to kill stress and clear negative feelings, yet this habit only makes inner unrest much worse in the long run. Online content can distract us temporarily, but most information we meet online is empty and lacks real value. It is common to open a social app for a short break, and end up wasting hours on meaningless posts, trivial news and endless online updates. Such frequent shallow entertainment stops deep thinking and sincere self-examination, leaving people unable to focus on real needs and long-term goals. If we slow down and think rationally, we can take charge of our life instead of being led by endless online information. The next time inner anxiety comes, do not try to eliminate it at once with digital entertainment (娱乐). Stop and reflect: are we escaping from pressure aimlessly, or looking for genuine relaxation, sincere communication with family, peaceful quiet time or meaningful personal growth? Those who dare to face mild anxiety instead of escaping it are more likely to keep a stable mind. Facing anxiety properly can be the key to a more balanced life: peaceful, productive and fulfilling. 1．How does the author develop his opinion in the first paragraph? A．By defining key terms. B．By presenting a contrast. C．By listing scientific data. D．By telling a personal story. 2．What is the function of mild anxiety according to Paragraph 2? A．A sign of serious illness. B．A cause of avoiding others. C．A warning for better living. D．A result of poor sleeping habits. 3．What does the underlined word “eliminate” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Remove. B．Create. C．Explain. D．Express. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To describe the signs of mild anxiety in detail. B．To prove that social media causes mental tiredness. C．To explain why watching short videos is a way to relax. D．To advise readers not to use digital entertainment to escape anxiety. 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 $ 期末复习之阅读理解20篇 （期末热点话题） 文章类型 篇目 核心主旨 应用文 Passage 1 LSU 暑期语言夏令营面向 6-11 岁孩子开设四国语言文化活动，公布时间、地点、收费与托管细则，开启报名 应用文 Passage 2 介绍国际语言学奥赛参赛要求、字母解谜样题、个人 / 团队赛事时长规则与金银铜奖牌配比规则 应用文 Passage 3 双洋马拉松开启报名，介绍赛事历史价值，公示超级马拉松、半马的时间、场地、关门时间、分人群报名费，报名送赛事 T 恤 应用文 Passage 4 GDA 公益组织招募 25-75 岁志愿者管理者，介绍工作内容、个人成长收获、今夏四个非洲国家四周 / 七周项目时间表 应用文 Passage 5 大都会城市博物馆夏季四大特展内容、参观限制、开放时段、票价与退票退费规则一览 记叙文 Passage 1 回忆童年搭配式家庭万圣节自制服装的温暖回忆，实地调研发现家庭主题节日服装至今依旧流行，温情回忆永存 记叙文 Passage 2 陕西殷玉珍扎根毛乌素荒漠，从零摸索种草固沙、分层植树的创新办法，数十年艰苦奋斗把荒漠改造成绿洲 记叙文 Passage 3 ZXMOTO 创始人张雪年少家境贫寒、辍学打工追梦赛车，历经跳槽、公司濒临破产等磨难，最终自主品牌拿下世界摩托车锦标赛冠军 记叙文 Passage 4 对比祖母凭经验手感无定量的家常烹饪与中世纪简易古食谱，感悟烹饪不止依靠精准配方，亲身实践与用心感知才是核心 记叙文 Passage 5 非遗金漆镶嵌传承人侯雪放弃美术编辑工作拜师学艺，忍受艰苦环境潜心修行，创新推出融合古今审美的工艺腕表，主张非遗贴合现代生活才有传承价值 说明文 Passage 1 权威研究证实定期助人可显著减缓中老年人认知衰退，日常随手帮扶和有组织志愿活动健脑效果相当，助人靠减压、扩社交保护大脑 说明文 Passage 2 研究表明 16-24 岁青少年周末补觉能降低抑郁风险，青少年生物钟自然后移导致工作日睡眠不足，需针对性干预青年抑郁问题 说明文 Passage 3 运动可有效缓解抑郁焦虑，梳理适配不同情绪问题的运动形式，从体内化学物质、动力机制、心理成就感三层解释运动改善情绪的原理 说明文 Passage 4 睡眠普遍存在于各类生物，睡眠可辅助大脑清理致病蛋白、助力减脂控血糖，同时学界仍有诸多睡眠相关谜题待科研探索 说明文 Passage 5 给出三条守护儿童网络安全的实操办法：保持开放沟通、设定合理上网规则、依据孩子年龄差异化管控上网权限 议论文 Passage 1 以家族语言兴衰案例切入，提出人类核心优势是跨领域认知转换能力；AI 仅擅长单一领域任务，未来成功者是善于跨界融会、平衡人机的人 议论文 Passage 2 分析当代年轻人热衷下厨做饭的多重原因：省钱、塑造自我爱好、远离电子设备静心、舒缓焦虑提升自信，做饭是极具价值的青年成长技能 议论文 Passage 3 “为成功穿搭” 不只是给他人留好印象，光环效应会由外到内影响自身心态；得体穿搭提升自我好感，促使人变得慷慨友善，形成正向行为循环 议论文 Passage 4 当下各大头部 AI 争相研发情绪智能，AI 可实时识别人类情绪并给出社交建议，但过度依赖 AI 社交指导会削弱人类天然共情与社交感知能力 议论文 Passage 5 轻微焦虑是提醒人们调整生活方式的预警信号；刷短视频等浅层线上娱乐只会加剧内心烦躁，建议直面焦虑，拒绝用数字娱乐逃避压力 应用文 Passage 1 LSU Summer Language Camp This summer, our camp will design a program for kids aged 6-11 to dive into a world of languages and cultures! Choose from four exciting options: Chinese, French, German, or Spanish. Learn through fun games, role-playing, and hands-on activities like cooking French pastries (点心), trying Chinese calligraphy, exploring Spanish festivals, or acting out German fairy tales. Time July 2-6 (9 am-4 pm) July 9-13 (9 am-4 pm) Place The LSU Summer Language Camp will take place at LSU’s World Language Lab & Resource Center located in Prescott Hall room 234. Prescott Hall is located on LSU’s Quad right in the heart of campus. Program Cost The two-week program cost is $550 plus a $50 registration fee. One-week options are also available, please contact Dr. Dettinger for details ($250 plus $50 registration fee). Program and registration costs will cover books, learning materials, and a daily snack. Please have a lunch for your child for Monday-Thursday. Friday lessons each week will focus on cooking lessons and lunch will be provided. Before and After Care Before care will be from 7:30-9 am and after care will be from 4-5 pm in Prescott Hall. One week before OR after care $50 One week before AND after care $100 Two weeks before OR after care $100 Two weeks before AND after care $200 Registration for the 2025 Summer Camp is now live!! Please contact Mike Dettinger at mbdett@lau.edu to register your child! 1．What will the program provide for children? A．Independent life and study skills. B．Cross-subject learning experience. C．Different languages and cultures. D．Experiential teaching methods. 2．What are parents supposed to do if their children attend the program? A．Design a program for them. B．Prepare lunches for four days. C．Engage in hands-on activities. D．Pick them up at 3pm every day. 3．What is the total cost of one-week program and two weeks before care? A．$700. B．$600. C．$500. D．$400. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 【导语】文章主要讲述了LSU夏令营的语言和文化项目安排及费用等信息。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“This summer, our camp will design a program for kids aged 6-11 to dive into a world of languages and cultures!(今年夏天，我们的夏令营将为6-11岁的孩子设计一个项目，让他们沉浸在语言和文化的世界中！)”可知，该项目将为孩子们提供不同的语言和文化。 2．细节理解题。根据Program Cost部分中“Please have a lunch for your child for Monday-Thursday.(请为您的孩子准备周一到周四的午餐。)”可知，如果孩子参加这个项目，父母需要为孩子准备四天的午餐。 3．细节理解题。根据Program Cost部分中“One-week options are also available, please contact Dr. Dettinger for details ($250 plus $50 registration fee).(也有为期一周的选项，详情请联系Dettinger博士（250美元加50美元注册费）。)”以及Before and After Care部分中“Two weeks before OR after care $100(两周的课前或课后护理100美元)”可知，一周课程和两周课前护理的总费用是250+50+100=400美元。 Passage 2 The International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) is a competition for pre-university students, held in a different country each year since 2003. It challenges participants, both individually and in teams, to solve linguistic (语言学的) puzzles. To compete at the IOL, no special knowledge is required, only basic language concepts, logic, patience, and creative thinking. Try this beginner sample to see if the IOL is right for you. A Puzzle The names of some South American countries are written in Georgian (格鲁吉亚语) with their English translations: The Solution The Georgian forms of “Peru” and “Uruguay” have the same number of letters as their English names, showing a direct letter match. The repeated U in “Uruguay” further confirms Georgian is written left-to-right. “Brazil” has fewer letters than the Georgian version, but thanks to the two other names, we already know: რ→ R, ა→ A, გ→ G, ე→ E. With these letters, the pattern არგენტინა can be translated as “A R G E _ _ _ A,” which is “Argentina.” ბრაზილია        Brazil პერუ            Peru ურუგვაი        Uruguay Q: What is the English name of this country “არგენტინა”? Contest Rules Each individual contestant or team must choose a working language for their problems and solutions, a choice that cannot be changed less than two weeks before the Olympiad begins. The individual contest involves solving five problems in six hours, whereas the team contest features one problem with two hours less. Unless instructed, giving multiple answers will receive zero marks. Besides, a detailed explanation is required for each answer; failure to provide one will result in a lower score. Awards The team contest will award up to one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals. In the individual contest, the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded shall be in the ratio 1: 2: 3, with the total number of medals being between one quarter and one third of the contestants. Click here to find out other awards. 1．Which is essential to solve the sample puzzle? A．Linguistic fluency. B．Reasoning ability. C．Geographic knowledge. D．Mathematical calculation. 2．What is different about the rules for the individual and team contest? A．The duration of the competition. B．The deadline for language choice. C．The result of giving multiple answers. D．The requirement for answer explanations. 3．If there are 240 individual contestants, how many medals could be awarded in total? A．40. B．54. C．72. D．84. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】文章介绍了国际语言学奥林匹克竞赛的基本情况，包括一个示例谜题、竞赛规则以及奖项设置。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“To compete at the IOL, no special knowledge is required, only basic language concepts, logic, patience, and creative thinking. (参加国际语言学奥林匹克竞赛不需要特殊知识，只需要基本的语言概念、逻辑、耐心和创造性思维。)”以及例题中通过匹配字母规律推断出“არგენტინა”对应“Argentina”的过程可知，解题的关键在于运用逻辑推理能力。 2．细节理解题。根据Contest Rules中的第二段“The individual contest involves solving five problems in six hours, whereas the team contest features one problem with two hours less. (个人竞赛包括在六小时内解决五个问题，而团队竞赛的特点是一个问题，时间少两小时。)”可知，个人竞赛为6小时，团队竞赛为4小时，两者在比赛时长上存在差异。 3．细节理解题。根据Awards中的第二句“In the individual contest, the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded shall be in the ratio 1: 2: 3, with the total number of medals being between one quarter and one third of the contestants. (在个人竞赛中，金、银、铜牌的数量比例应为1:2:3，且奖牌总数在参赛者人数的四分之一到三分之一之间。)”可知，参赛人数为240人时，奖牌总数下限为240×1/4=60枚，上限为240×1/3=80枚。选项中只有72枚位于60到80之间，且72符合1:2:3的比例，即12枚金牌、24枚银牌、36枚铜牌。 Passage 3 We are pleased to announce that entries for Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) are now open! Widely regarded as the world’s most beautiful marathon, the event will return to Cape Town soon. Our history and vision Originating as the Celtic 35 Mile Road Race in 1970, TTOM has grown into a premier national sporting institution that contributes significantly to the economy of the Western Cape. It is best known for its breathtaking 56 km ultra marathon route, which guides runners along Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives. Beyond its economic impact, for over half a century, the race has tested endurance, united global runners, and woven itself into South Africa’s sporting soul. This year’s edition aims not only to honor this rich legacy but also to elevate the standards of excellence and inclusivity, placing every runner at the heart of the experience. Event information Ultra Marathon Half Marathon Event Date April 11th April 12th Start Venue Newlands Swimming Pool, Main Road, Newlands Newlands Swimming Pool, Main Road, Newlands Finish Venue UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch Cut-off Time 7 hours 3 hours 30 minutes Entry Fees Licensed SA Athletes: R840.00 Unlicensed SA Athletes: Not eligible Rest of Africa Athletes: R1030.00 International Athletes: R3080.00 Licensed SA Athletes: R450.00 Unlicensed SA Athletes: R525.00* Rest of Africa Athletes: R830.00 International Athletes: R2160.00 *Temporary license fee included. Don’t miss out All Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon entrants will receive an exclusive event T-shirt as part of the entry fee. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic event and secure your commemorative T-shirt! For detailed information and step-by-step registration instructions, please visit the official website. 1．What makes TTOM stand out according to the text? A．Its free T-shirts for all participants. B．Its status as the oldest marathon in the world. C．Its ultra marathon route along a coastal drive. D．Its role in promoting South Africa’s economy. 2．What is the cost of the temporary license for the Half Marathon? A．R75. B．R450. C．R525 D．R830. 3．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To compare two types of marathon events. B．To promote Cape Town as a tourist destination. C．To call for entries and provide key information. D．To analyze the economic impact of a sports event. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 【导语】文章主要介绍双洋马拉松开启报名通道，讲述赛事发展历史、举办意义，同时详细公布比赛时间、起止地点、关门时长、报名费用等赛事信息，并告知报名福利与查询详情的渠道。 1．细节理解题。根据原文第二段“It is best known for its breathtaking 56 km ultra marathon route, which guides runners along Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives.(它以令人惊叹的56公里超级马拉松赛道闻名，这条赛道带领跑者途经世界上最壮美的滨海公路之一的查普曼峰。)”可知，沿着滨海公路设置的超级马拉松赛道是该赛事脱颖而出的原因。 2．细节理解题。根据原文Entry Fees板块“Unlicensed SA Athletes: R525.00*; *Temporary license fee included.(无南非运动执照运动员费用：525兰特，内含临时执照费用) 以及Licensed SA Athletes: R450.00 (持证南非运动员费用450兰特)”可知，计算得出临时执照费用为75兰特。 3．推理判断题。根据原文第一段“We are pleased to announce that entries for Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) are now open!(我们很高兴地宣布，双洋马拉松赛事报名现已开启！)”以及后文罗列各类赛事关键信息可知，本文主要目的是号召大家报名参赛并提供各项核心赛事信息。 Passage 4 Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and engage in meaningful pursuits? You can do all the three with Global Development Association (GDA). No matter what life stage you’re at, wherever you go, and whatever project you undertake with us, you’ll create positive changes in a poor and remote community. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and backgrounds. While the majority of our volunteers are between the ages of 17 and 24, we’re currently in need of volunteer managers aged 25 to 75, who play a very important role in the safe and effective operation of our programs. Our positions include project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers. Your chosen role could vary from enhancing a community’s access to clean drinking water to preserving valuable local cultures. Or perhaps you might design adventure challenges to train our young volunteers. Not only will you be aiding the personal growth of our young volunteers, but you’ll also be picking up new skills and expanding your cultural insights. You’ll likely meet individuals who could become lifelong friends. This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes: Country Schedule 4-week programmes 7-week programmes Algeria 5 Jul. — 1 Aug. 20 Jun. — 7 Aug. Egypt 24 Jul. — 20 Aug. 19 Jun. — 6 Aug. Kenya 20 Jul. — 16 Aug. 18 Jun. — 5 Aug. South Africa 2 Aug — 29 Aug. 15 Jun. — 2 Aug. GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities. There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities. Find out more about joining a GDA programme: Website: www.glodeve.org Email: humanresources@glodeve.org 1．What is the shared goal of GDA’s projects? A．To help communities in need. B．To protect the environment. C．To gain corporate benefit. D．To explore new cultures. 2．What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers? A．To seek local partners. B．To foster cultural awareness. C．To take in young volunteers. D．To carry out programmes. 3．The programme beginning in August will operate in ______. A．Egypt B．South Africa C．Kenya D．Algeria 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文是 GDA 的志愿者招募启事，招募 25-75 岁的志愿者管理者，介绍了其职责、个人收获及今夏四国项目时间，旨在助力贫困偏远社区发展。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“No matter what life stage you’re at, wherever you go, and whatever project you undertake with us, you’ll create positive changes in a poor and remote community. (无论您处于何种人生阶段，身处何地，参与何种项目，您都将为贫困且偏远的社区带来积极的改变。)”以及倒数第二段中“All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities. (我们所有的项目旨在促进贫困和偏远社区的发展。)”可知，GDA 所有项目的共同目标是帮助贫困偏远的有需要的社区。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“While the majority of our volunteers are between the ages of 17 and 24, we’re currently in need of volunteer managers aged 25 to 75, who play a very important role in the safe and effective operation of our programs. Our positions include project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers. (虽然我们的大多数志愿者年龄在 17 至 24 岁之间，但目前我们急需 25至75岁的志愿者管理人员，他们在我们项目的安全和有效运作中发挥着至关重要的作用。我们的职位包括项目经理、山地领队和宣传人员。)”可知，志愿者管理人员的主要职责是执行和运营各类项目。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据表格中的项目时间表内容可知，阿尔及利亚：最早6月20日开始，最晚 8月7日结束；埃及：最早6月19日开始，最晚8月20日结束；肯尼亚：最早6月18 日开始，最晚8月16日结束；南非：最早8月2日开始，8月29日结束。由此可知，只有南非的项目是在8月才开始的。故选B项。 Passage 5 METRO CITY MUSEUM: SPECIAL EXHIBITION SEASON Welcome to the Metro City Museum! We are pleased to present four distinct exhibitions this summer that suit diverse interests. Botanical Wonders(Permanent; Garden Atrium) A hands-on workshop focused on plant care and sustainable gardening. Develop your gardening skills. Special Rule: Workshops are only held on Saturdays at 2:00 PM. Maximum 20 participants per session. City Canvas: Urban Art & Local Stories(June 1-Aug. 31; Grand Hall) A dynamic exhibition celebrating our city’s artistic rhythm, including street art murals (壁画) and a digital collection of community stories. Leave your own artistic mark. Special Rule: Visitors are encouraged to paint on the “Public Wall” provided. The Lost Empire(July 15-Sept. 15; West Wing) A multi-sensory guided experience exploring ancient empires through historical objects and interactive displays. Uncover secrets of the past. Special Rule: To protect the historical objects, no flash photography is allowed, and all backpacks must be checked at the entrance. Advance reservation is strictly required. Future Tech: AI & Robotics(Aug. 1-Oct. 5; Innovation Center) Hands-on activities introducing artificial intelligence and robotics. Build the world of tomorrow by designing your own mini-robot to take home! Special Rule: For safety reasons, this exhibition is strictly for ages 8 and above. Visitor Info ·Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; Closed on Mondays. ·Tickets: Adult: $25; Student (with ID): $15; Child (Under 12): $10; Family Pass: $60 (2 Adults+2 Kids). ·Cancellations: 100% money back (>48 hrs); 50% money back (24-48 hrs); No money back (<24 hrs). 1．Where can you experience the local artistic atmosphere? A．In Garden Atrium. B．In Grand Hall. C．In West Wing. D．In Innovation Center. 2．What is required for visitors to Future Tech: AI & Robotics? A．Photographing without flash. B．Booking tickets in advance. C．Receiving a backpack check. D．Reaching the minimum age. 3．How much can a student get back if he cancels on the exhibition day? A．$15. B．$10. C．$7.5. D．$0. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了大都会城市博物馆夏季的四个特展及相关参观须知。 1．细节理解题。根据展览介绍中City Canvas: Urban Art & Local Stories部分“ (June 1-Aug. 31; Grand Hall) A dynamic exhibition celebrating our city’s artistic rhythm, including street art murals and a digital collection of community stories.(（6月1日—— 8月31日；大礼堂）一场展现我们城市艺术韵律的活力展览，包含街头艺术壁画和社区故事的数字合集)” 可知，这个展现本地艺术的展览位于大礼堂，在此可以体验当地艺术氛围。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据Future Tech: AI & Robotics部分的特殊规则“Special Rule: For safety reasons, this exhibition is strictly for ages 8 and above.(特殊规则：出于安全原因，该展览严格要求参观者年龄需在8岁及以上)”可知，该展览要求参观者达到最低年龄要求。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据Visitor Info部分取消政策的完整说明“Cancellations: 100% money back (>48 hrs); 50% money back (24-48 hrs); No money back (<24 hrs).(取消政策：提前48小时以上取消可全额退款；24-48小时内取消可退50%；24小时内取消不予退款)”可知，开展当天取消属于距离开展不足24小时的情况，按照规则不予退款，因此学生票可退款0美元。故选D。 记叙文 Passage 1 Halloween is coming, and seeing everyone plan out their costumes got me thinking back to my childhood and the costumes I wore. As I grew older, I started having mixed feelings about Halloween. I still like Halloween, and always love a full pocket of candy, but it’s not the same excitement as when I was a kid. There’s just something about being a kid that made it so much better. And for me, that was something coordinated (搭配协调的) family costumes. It went like this: My parents would pick a theme and have each of us dress accordingly. Most of our Halloween costumes, whether family-themed or solo (单独的), were homemade. Unfortunately, I didn’t always appreciate that. In second grade, I broke tradition by wanting to get a store-bought butterfly costume. I really liked that costume; it was fun to wear. But looking back on it now, I loved our homemade costumes so much more because those costumes were memorable and made with love. Being dressed up all together and having that shared experience really strengthened our family connection and made Halloween something to look forward to. Recalling my experiences, I wondered if other families did the same. I decided to look around on some popular Halloween store websites to see if they had specific collections of family costumes. On Spirit Halloween’s website, there was a group and family costume section, so that was a good sign. Also, Party City had a very large collection of family Halloween costumes, which made me even more hopeful. To confirm, I called the local Party City and asked if the staff had observed families buying costumes together. To my delight, the manager said yes! She noticed that families buy them costumes every year. Whether it’s homemade or store-bought, it’s good to know family Halloween costumes aren’t dying. Although the days of coordinated family costumes for me have passed, the memories of those fun times will last forever. 1．What made the author’s childhood Halloween special? A．Candies. B．Events. C．Clothes. D．Atmosphere. 2．What does the author think of homemade Halloween costumes now? A．They are outdated. B．They are meaningful. C．They are costly. D．They are comfortable. 3．Why did the author visit some Halloween store websites? A．To learn how to make a Halloween costume B．To compare the prices of Halloween costumes C．To buy family Halloween costumes for himself D．To check the popularity of family Halloween costumes 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．DIY Halloween Costumes: A Creative Activity B．Family Halloween Costumes: A Timeless Tradition C．The Magic of Halloween: Costumes, Candy, and More D．Store-Bought or Homemade: A Hard Choice 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者回忆童年时家庭搭配协调的万圣节服装，并探究如今家庭万圣节服装是否依旧流行。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“There’s just something about being a kid that made it so much better. And for me, that was something coordinated (搭配协调的) family costumes.(小时候的万圣节总有着一种特别的魔力，让一切都变得更美好。而对我来说，那份魔力就来自于搭配协调的家庭服装。)”可知，搭配协调的家庭服装让作者童年的万圣节很特别。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“But looking back on it now, I loved our homemade costumes so much more because those costumes were memorable and made with love.(但现在回想起来，我更喜欢我们自制的服装，因为那些服装令人难忘，而且是用爱制作的。)”可知，作者现在认为自制的万圣节服装很有意义。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Recalling my experiences, I wondered if other families did the same. I decided to look around on some popular Halloween store websites to see if they had specific collections of family costumes.(回想起我的经历，我想知道其他家庭是否也这样做。我决定在一些受欢迎的万圣节商店网站上看看是否有专门的家庭服装系列。)”可知，作者访问一些万圣节商店网站是为了查看家庭万圣节服装的流行程度。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了作者回忆童年时家庭搭配协调的万圣节服装，并探究如今家庭万圣节服装是否依旧流行，最后表明虽然作者童年搭配协调的万圣节服装的日子已经过去，但那些美好时光的记忆将永远留存，由此可知，B项“家庭万圣节服装：永恒的传统”最适合作文章标题。 Passage 2 In 1985, 20-year-old Yin Yuzhen from Shaanxi Province got married and moved with her husband to the interior of the Maowusu Desert. The living conditions there were extremely tough. Everything around her was either sand or something covered in sand. The wind blew sand into their eyes, mouths, and nostrils, and after each storm, there was only silence. Yin and her husband were the only people living in that lonely, empty land. On the second day of her arrival, Yin resolved that she would not let the desert control her life. Despite her inability to read or write and being totally green when it came to planting, she chose to learn through practical experience. Over time, she figured out that the best way to fight the desert was by planting trees. Her idea was to first grow grass to hold the sand, then plant bushes, and later trees. At first, her efforts failed. Desert mice ate all the grass seeds. She tried planting them deeper, but the mice still found them. She racked her brains and came up with a great idea. She took one of their sheep and used its hoofprints (蹄印) to hide the seeds. The smell of the sheep disguised the seeds, and the grass began to grow. Yin didn’t stop there. She planted strong trees like poplars and Scotch pines along the outer edges to block the wind and sand. In the middle, she planted smaller trees and bushes. Her dream was to create a green “fortress” in the desert and grow fruits and crops in the protected center where they lived. Yin and her husband worked diligently for many years, showing remarkable perseverance. She once said, “I’d rather die of tiredness from fighting the sand than be challenged by it.” In the end, her hard work paid off. The desert that once seemed hopeless turned into a thriving green land. 1．What’s the purpose of Paragraph 1? A．To introduce the background of the story. B．To compare city life and countryside life. C．To imply the significance of desert control. D．To show the relationship between the couple. 2．What does the underlined phrase “being totally green” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Loving green plants. B．Being very young in age. C．Protecting the environment. D．Having no experience at all. 3．What words can best describe Yin and her husband? A．Romantic and energetic. B．Determined and creative. C．Capable and adventurous. D．Knowledgeable and sensitive. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Maowusu Desert’s Bright Future B．The Impact of Strong Sandstorms C．Modern-day Young People’s Dreams D．A Woman’s Struggle Against the Desert 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】短文介绍了陕西殷玉珍不畏荒漠恶劣环境，坚持创新方法治沙，终让荒漠变绿洲。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“In 1985, 20-year-old Yin Yuzhen from Shaanxi Province got married and moved with her husband to the interior of the Maowusu Desert. The living conditions there were extremely tough. Everything around her was either sand or something covered in sand. The wind blew sand into their eyes, mouths, and nostrils, and after each storm, there was only silence. Yin and her husband were the only people living in that lonely, empty land.(1985年，20岁的陕西姑娘殷玉珍嫁到了毛乌素沙漠腹地。那里的生存环境极端恶劣，举目四望，除了沙子就是被沙覆盖的东西。狂风将沙尘灌进人们的眼睛、嘴巴和鼻孔，每次风暴过后，天地间只剩下死一般的寂静。在这片荒凉孤寂的土地上，只有殷玉珍和丈夫两人相依为命。)”可知，第一段主要介绍主人公所处的恶劣荒漠环境，交代故事的背景。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Despite her inability to read or write and being totally green when it comes to planting, she chose to learn through practical experience. Over time, she figured out that the best way to fight the desert was by planting trees. Her idea was to first grow grass to hold the sand, then plant bushes, and later trees.(尽管她目不识丁，在种植方面being totally green，她仍选择在实践中学习。久而久之，她悟出了一条治沙良策：先种草固沙，再栽灌木，最后种乔木。)”可知，她从零开始摸索种树治沙的方法，说明起初她完全没有经验，being totally green意为“完全没有经验”。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段中“On the second day of her arrival, Yin resolved that she would not let the desert control her life. (抵达的第二天，殷玉珍便下定决心，绝不让沙漠主宰自己的人生。)”以及第三段中“She racked her brains and came up with a great idea.(她绞尽脑汁想出了一个好办法。)”可知，夫妻二人意志坚定，且善于创新方法解决问题，有决心、有创造力。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了殷玉珍直面荒漠困境，坚持多年摸索创新方法治理荒漠，将荒漠变为绿洲的励志故事。D选项“A Woman’s Struggle Against the Desert(一名女子与沙漠的抗争)”符合题意。 Passage 3 Zhang Xue, founder of ZXMOTO, became famous after his motorcycles won two races at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) on March 28 and 29, 2026. This victory broke the long-term control of European and Japanese brands like Ducati and Yamaha in the field. His life started with great difficulty. Born in 1987 in a village in Hunan Province, Zhang had divorced parents. He left school at 14 to work in a motorcycle repair shop. In 2006, the 19-year-old mechanic rode 100 kilometers in the rain to ask for a chance to join a professional racing team. However, people laughed at him, and he even crashed his bike. Years later, he used the video of this experience for marketing, which made his hard struggle known to many people. In 2013, Zhang moved to Chongqing, the center of China’s motorcycle industry, with his wife and only 20,000 yuan. He put together his first bike by himself, then joined a company called Kove Moto. Later, he left the company because he had different ideas with his partners about developing engines. In March 2024, he started his own company ZXMOTO. Early in 2025, the company almost closed down because he couldn’t pay his workers’ salaries, but he saved it by borrowing money from others. The motorcycle that won the race, the 820RR-RS, is almost the same as the one sold to customers. It is much cheaper than similar products from other brands. Debise, a French rider who drove the bike to win the race, chose Zhang’s team because he was moved by Zhang’s passion. Zhang now hopes that Chinese motorcycle brands can take 50% to 70% of the global large-displacement motorcycle market in five years. He has also started programs to help young Chinese riders. When asked about his 20-year hard journey, Zhang said he never thought of giving up. He advised young people to make their goals clear and work hard for them with all their hearts: “If you want it badly enough and you work hard enough, you can achieve it.” 1．How can we describe Zhang Xue’s early life? A．Well-educated B．Poor and misunderstood C．Hardworking and famous D．Rich and highly-independent 2．Why did Zhang Xue leave Kove Moto? A．Unsatisfactory salary. B．Conflicts with colleagues. C．Differences in development ideas. D．Uncertain company prospects. 3．What can we infer about the racing bike 820RR-RS? A．It is economical. B．It is very expensive. C．It is only used in races. D．It is designed for foreigners. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．A French rider’s great success in world races. B．The development of world motorcycle markets. C．Competition between Chinese and foreign brands. D．Zhang Xue’s hard life and hard-won achievements. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】文章主要介绍了张雪历经重重困难创立摩托车品牌，并带领品牌在世界摩托车锦标赛中夺冠、实现人生突破的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据原文第二段“His life started with great difficulty. Born in 1987 in a village in Hunan Province, Zhang had divorced parents. He left school at 14 to work in a motorcycle repair shop. ... However, people laughed at him, and he even crashed his bike.(他的人生起步十分艰难。他1987年出生在湖南的一个乡村，父母离异。他 14 岁辍学去一家摩托车修理店打工。……然而人们都嘲笑他，他还摔了车。)”可知，张雪早年生活贫苦且不被他人理解。 2．细节理解题。根据原文第三段“Later, he left the company because he had different ideas with his partners about developing engines.(后来，他离开了这家公司，因为他和合作伙伴在发动机研发方面理念不一。)”可知，他离开凯越摩托是因为发展理念存在分歧。 3．推理判断题。根据原文第四段“The motorcycle that won the race, the 820RR-RS, is almost the same as the one sold to customers. It is much cheaper than similar products from other brands.(这款夺冠车型 820RR-RS 和面向消费者售卖的车型几乎一致，它比其他品牌的同类产品价格低得多。)”可知，这款赛车性价比高、经济实惠。 4．主旨大意题。根据原文第一段“Zhang Xue, founder of ZXMOTO, became famous after his motorcycles won two races at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) on March 28 and 29, 2026.(2026年3月28日至29日，ZXMOTO 创始人张雪旗下摩托车在世界超级摩托车锦标赛葡萄牙分站赛中接连斩获两场胜利，他也因此声名大噪。)”及全文内容可知，全文讲述了张雪坎坷的成长经历、创业路上的诸多磨难，以及他最终斩获赛事大奖、取得不俗成就的故事，由此可知文章主旨是介绍张雪艰辛的人生与来之不易的成就。 Passage 4 I used to think recipes were promises. If I followed every line, the cake would rise and dinner would turn out well. My grandmother would probably have laughed at that. She cooked from memory and attention. “Stop when it looks right,” she would say. “Add flour until the dough feels soft but not sticky.” To a child who wanted clear answers, this sounded almost unfair. Years later, I came across a medieval (中世纪的) recipe for sambocade, a kind of cheesecake. It gave no exact measurements. It simply told the cook to make a crust, prepare the curds, add sugar, egg whites and elderflowers, and bake it. At first, I found it nearly useless. How much sugar? How many eggs? How hot should the oven be? Then I understood: the recipe was not meant to teach a beginner from zero. It was more like a reminder, pointing back to knowledge learned by watching, touching, smelling and trying again. That was how my grandmother cooked. Her own recipes were only lists of ingredients kept in an old shoe box. After she died, my mother threw the box away, thinking it had no value without instructions. I understood her choice. To anyone else, “flour, eggs, milk, sugar” was hardly a recipe. Yet something was lost with that box — not complete knowledge, but traces of a way of knowing. Today, we often expect recipes to protect us from uncertainty. We want grams, minutes and temperatures. Careful measurement is useful, of course. But cooking is not only measurement. A good cook notices when butter begins to smell nutty, when dough resists the hand, and when a cake is pale enough to leave the oven. Such knowledge cannot be fully written down. It must be practiced in the body. Now, whenever I bake, I still hear my grandmother’s question: “Is it pale enough yet?” It is not exactly a rule. It is a way of paying attention. 1．Why did the author once find her grandmother’s instructions “almost unfair”? A．They sounded too old. B．They lacked clear rules. C．They changed too often. D．They used rare ingredients. 2．Why is the medieval recipe mentioned? A．To introduce a special sweet dessert. B．To prove old recipes are useless. C．To explain what Grandma’s cooking was like. D．To compare different kinds of dishes. 3．What does the shoe box mainly represent in paragraph 3? A．Lost family wealth. B．Complete cooking records. C．A forgotten dessert. D．Knowledge through practice. 4．What is the author’s view on recipes? A．Accuracy removes uncertainty. B．Practice gives recipes meaning. C．Old recipes work better. D．Good memory matters most. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲的是作者儿时信奉精准菜谱，对比祖母凭经验随心烹饪的方式，借中世纪无定量食谱感悟到烹饪不止依靠数据，更需要亲身实践与用心感知。 1．细节理解题。根据原文第一段““Stop when it looks right,” she would say. “Add flour until the dough feels soft but not sticky.” To a child who wanted clear answers, this sounded almost unfair.(“当看起来合适的时候就停下吧，”她会说。“往面团里加面粉，直到面团摸起来柔软但又不黏手。”对于那个渴望得到明确答案的孩子来说，这听起来似乎有些不公平。)”可知，祖母的烹饪指引没有清晰固定的标准。 2．推理判断题。根据原文第二段“Years later, I came across a medieval (中世纪的) recipe for sambocade, a kind of cheesecake. It gave no exact measurements.(多年后，我偶然发现一份中世纪的sambocade芝士蛋糕食谱。这份食谱没有标注精确用量。)”和第三段“That was how my grandmother cooked.(这正是奶奶的做菜方式。)”可知，提及中世纪食谱是为了解释祖母的烹饪风格。 3．推理判断题。根据原文第三段“Yet something was lost with that box — not complete knowledge, but traces of a way of knowing.(然而，随着那个盒子的丢失带走了某些东西——并非是完整的知识，而是某种认知方式的痕迹。)”可知，鞋盒代表着依托实践积累而来的烹饪心得。 4．推理判断题。根据原文第四段“Such knowledge cannot be fully written down. It must be practiced in the body.(这样的知识无法被完整地写下来。它必须在身体的实践中习得。)”可知，作者对食谱的观点是实操赋予食谱真正的内涵与价值。 Passage 5 “It is the honor of a lifetime to repair precious ancient works,” says Hou Xue, a representative inheritor (继承人) of the state-level intangible cultural heritage of producing gold-inlaid lacquerware (金漆镶嵌漆器). Hou majored in art and design at the North China University of Technology. At that time, he hoped to find a job in a newspaper as an art editor. But, as chance would have it, he met Bai Qun, the inheritor of the craft of gold-inlaid lacquerware, who invited him to visit an exhibition of palace arts. Elegant works there appealed to Hou, and more importantly, he was surprised and deeply impressed by the extremely beautiful craftsmanship. Hou was so impressed that when Bai asked whether Hou would like to learn this craft and start a career, he nodded without hesitation. At Bai's recommendation, Hou formally joined Beijing Gold Lacquer Inlaid Co., Ltd. in 2009. Every day, he got up at 4 a.m. in order to be at work by 8 a.m., and took a bus to go back to his dormitory in the evening. In summer, it was very hot in the workshop, while in winter, it was freezing. From 2014 to 2016, he worked in the Palace Museum, focusing on protective restoration (修复) and replication (复制) work. Through several years of devoted study and practice, Hou has won many honors and titles. In early 2022, the company joined hands with other local museums to launch handcrafted watches. The highlight of these watches lies in their appearance, which combines Peony flowers, highly favored in the Tang Dynasty, and the artistic concept of Maurits Cornelis Escher, a famous Dutch printmaker. The watch was soon sold out after being put on the market. Hou was thus inspired by this experience. “Excellent intangible cultural heritage works are not those thrown into museums for exhibition, but those that live up to modern aesthetic (审美的) level and modern life,” he said. Hou said that he gauges an intangible cultural heritage item by the value it produces and the profits it brings, “If consumers are not interested in such works and inheritors can’t earn a living by doing the job, then these works have no value and the inheritance is worthless,” he added. 1．What made Hou Xue change his career plan? A．The advice from his college teachers B．A visit to a palace arts exhibition C．His great love for newspaper editing D．The high salary of the craft industry 2．What can we infer from Hou Xue's working experience? A．No pain, no gain B．Actions speak louder than words C．Many hands make light work D．Time and tide wait for no man 3．What does Hou Xue want to express in Paragraph 4? A．Tang Dynasty art is not popular among modern people B．Handcrafted watches are the most profitable intangible cultural heritage C．Great intangible cultural heritage should connect with modern life D．Museums should stop exhibiting traditional intangible cultural heritage works 4．What does the underlined word “gauges” probably mean in the last paragraph? A．Judges B．Invents C．Collects D．Describes 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文讲述非遗传承人侯雪转行研习金漆镶嵌工艺，潜心钻研技艺、创新传承非遗，主张非遗要融入现代生活，并以实际价值衡量传承意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But, as chance would have it, he met Bai Qun, the inheritor of the craft of gold-inlaid lacquerware, who invited him to visit an exhibition of palace arts. Elegant works there appealed to Hou, and more importantly, he was surprised and deeply impressed by the extremely beautiful craftsmanship.(但机缘巧合，他遇到了金漆镶嵌工艺传承人白群，对方邀请他参观宫廷艺术展。展会上精美的作品吸引了侯雪，极致精湛的工艺给他留下了深刻震撼)”可知，一次宫廷艺术展的参观经历改变了他原本的职业规划。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Every day, he got up at 4 a.m. in order to be at work by 8 a.m., and took a bus to go back to his dormitory in the evening. In summer, it was very hot in the workshop, while in winter, it was freezing. Through several years of devoted study and practice, Hou has won many honors and titles.(他每天凌晨4点起床，只为8点前到岗，傍晚乘公交返回宿舍。工作室夏天酷热、冬天严寒。经过多年潜心学习和实践，侯雪斩获了诸多荣誉和头衔)”可知，侯雪历经艰辛付出终获成就，符合“一分耕耘，一分收获”的道理。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Excellent intangible cultural heritage works are not those thrown into museums for exhibition, but those that live up to modern aesthetic level and modern life.(优秀的非物质文化遗产作品，不是被束之高阁放进博物馆展览的，而是那些符合现代审美水平、贴近现代生活的作品)”可知，侯雪想要表达的是优秀的非物质文化遗产应当接轨现代生活。 4．词句猜测题。根据末段画线词“gauges”后面的“by the value it produces and the profits it brings(通过它所产生的价值以及它所带来的利润)”以及后文侯雪说的话“ If consumers are not interested in such works and inheritors can’t earn a living by doing the job, then these works have no value and the inheritance is worthless(如果消费者对这类作品不感兴趣，且继承人无法通过从事该工作谋生，那么这些作品便毫无价值，遗产也一文不值)”可知，侯雪通过非物质文化遗产所创造的价值和带来的利润来衡量其价值。gauges表示“评判、评价”之意，与A项同义。 说明文 Passage 1 Strong social ties are often linked to better health, and new research adds a brain benefit to that list. A study led by researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and University of Massachusetts Boston reports that regularly helping people can clearly slow the drop in cognitive (认知的) ability in middle-aged and older adults. The research followed more than 30,000 US adults for 20 years. It found that those who often helped others — either through organized help or everyday acts — experienced a 15%-20% slower rate of age-related decline in cognitive ability. The most significant benefits were tied to spending about two to four hours per week helping others. “Everyday acts of support can have a lasting effect on the mind,” Sae Hwang Han, an assistant professor of human development and family sciences at UT who led the study, noted, “The benefits weren’t just short-term but built up over time, and were seen for both organized and everyday help.” The study is among the first to compare organized help with everyday help, which includes tasks like giving rides, looking after children, or helping with housework. “It was a pleasant surprise to find that everyday help offers benefits for the mind that are as good as organized help,” said Han, challenging the idea that it offers fewer benefits due to lack of public recognition. The researchers looked at national data, taking into account factors like wealth, health, and education. Even after adjusting for these, the decline in cognitive ability tended to slow when people began and kept up helping behaviors. The benefits appeared to grow when helping became a steady, yearly habit. Overall, helping others may support brain health by mitigating mental stress and strengthening social bonds that provide emotional support. As populations age, the findings highlight the importance of creating chances for people to give help, which may be especially useful for those already facing a drop in cognitive ability. 1．What do the findings suggest for the seniors? A．They need more professional medical care. B．Helping others may benefit their brain health. C．They should turn to others for more daily help. D．Strong social ties improve their quality of life. 2．What is Han’s attitude towards everyday help? A．Favorable. B．Doubtful. C．Unconcerned. D．Critical. 3．Why did the researchers consider other factors? A．To increase the sample size. B．To make the study more reliable. C．To stress the importance of social ties. D．To record different levels of education. 4．What does the underlined word “mitigating” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Causing. B．Standing. C．Reducing. D．Experiencing. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍的是一项研究发现：中老年人定期帮助他人，能显著减缓认知能力衰退，且日常帮助与有组织的帮助效果相当。 1． 细节理解题。根据第一段“A study led by researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and University of Massachusetts Boston reports that regularly helping people can clearly slow the drop in cognitive (认知的) ability in middle-aged and older adults. (得克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校和马萨诸塞大学波士顿分校的研究人员开展的一项研究表明，定期帮助他人可以显著减缓中老年人的认知能力下降。)”可知，研究结果表明帮助别人有助于老年人的大脑健康。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“‘It was a pleasant surprise to find that everyday help offers benefits for the mind that are as good as organized help,’ said Han, challenging the idea that it offers fewer benefits due to lack of public recognition. (韩说：‘发现日常帮助对大脑的益处与有组织的帮助相当，这是一个令人惊喜的发现。’这一观点对‘日常帮助因缺乏公众认可而益处更少’的看法提出了质疑。)”可推知，Han对于日常帮助持积极态度。 3． 推理判断题。根据第五段“The researchers looked at national data, taking into account factors like wealth, health, and education. Even after adjusting for these, the decline in cognitive ability tended to slow when people began and kept up helping behaviors. (研究人员查阅了全国性数据，考虑了财富、健康和教育等因素。即使在对这些因素进行调整之后，当人们开始并持续保持助人行为时，认知能力的衰退速度也往往会放缓。)”可推知，研究人员考虑其他因素，这是控制变量、排除干扰因素的研究方法，目的是让研究结论更严谨、可靠。 4．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“Overal, helping others may support brain health by mitigating mental stress and strengthening social bonds that provide emotional support. (帮助他人可以通过mitigating心理压力、加强能提供情感支持的社会联系来维护大脑健康。)”可知，帮助别人对大脑健康有好处。由此推测，它可以降低心理压力。因画线词的意思应该是“降低；减少”，与reduce同义。 Passage 2 You can’t help waking up your teenagers for fear of them wasting their day, but allowing them to sleep longer on weekends may actually be of benefit to their mental health. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, which found that young people aged 16-24 who caught up on lost sleep during the weekend had a significantly lower risk of being depressive (抑郁的). In the study, participants reported their usual bedtimes and wake-up times on both weekdays and weekends, allowing researchers to work out their “weekend catch-up sleep” — the difference between average weekend sleep and weekday sleep. Each subject was also asked about their emotional well-being. Researchers found teenagers and young adults who made up for lost sleep on weekends showed a lower risk of being depressive. The scientists recommend that teenagers get between 8 and 10 hours of sleep every night, but agree that perfect sleep schedules are often unrealistic for teens considering school, homework, extracurricular activities, social lives and — for many — part-time jobs. Biology plays a major role in the problem of lack of sleep among teenagers. During the teenage years, circadian rhythms — the body’s internal clock — move later, making it harder for teens to fall asleep early. “Instead of getting up early in the morning, you’re going to become more of a night owl,” Casement, the lead author of the study, explained. “And sleep onset keeps holding over until age 18 to 20. After that, you will get up early as usual again.” “Depression is one of the leading causes of disability among people aged 16 to 24,” Casement noted. In this context, disability refers broadly to damaged daily functioning, including difficulty in attending school or work, frequent absences (缺席) or lateness. “It makes that age range of particular interest in trying to understand risk factors for being depressive and how those might relate to delivery of interventions (干预措施),” Casement added. 1．How did the researchers measure “weekend catch-up sleep”? A．By doing a survey. B．By giving emotional comfort. C．By habit observation. D．By direct comparison. 2．What prevents teenagers from getting enough sleep on weekdays? A．Body clock change. B．Late night preference. C．Early parental waking. D．Lack of awareness. 3．What can we learn from Casement’s opinion from the last paragraph? A．Body clock worsens depression. B．Teen depression needs targeted help. C．Weekend sleep cures depression. D．Depression is common in young adults. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Tough Choice: Studying or Weekend Sleep B．Sleep Loss: A Hidden Risk for Teenagers C．Weekend Sleep: A Benefit for Mental Health D．Body Clock: Teen Sleep Patterns Explained 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】文章主要介绍了周末补觉能降低青少年抑郁风险的研究发现。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“In the study, participants reported their usual bedtimes and wake-up times on both weekdays and weekends, allowing researchers to work out their “weekend catch-up sleep” — the difference between average weekend sleep and weekday sleep.(在研究中，参与者上报了工作日和周末固定的作息时间，研究人员由此算出“周末补觉时长”，即周末与工作日平均睡眠时间的差值。)”可知，研究人员通过直接对比得出数据。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“During the teenage years, circadian rhythms — the body’s internal clock — move later, making it harder for teens to fall asleep early.(在青少年时期，昼夜节律——身体的内部时钟——会向后推移，这使得青少年更难早睡。)”可知，阻碍青少年在工作日获得充足睡眠的主要原因是生物钟的变化。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中““It makes that age range of particular interest in trying to understand risk factors for being depressive and how those might relate to delivery of interventions (干预措施),” Casement added.(“这使得这个年龄段特别值得关注，有助于我们理解抑郁的风险因素，以及这些因素与干预措施的实施有何关联，”Casement补充道。)”可推断，Casement认为需要针对青少年抑郁的风险因素提供帮助，即青少年抑郁症需要针对性的干预。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, which found that young people aged 16-24 who caught up on lost sleep during the weekend had a significantly lower risk of being depressive (抑郁的).(俄勒冈大学等机构的研究得出该结论：16 至 24 岁人群周末补觉，抑郁风险会大幅降低。)”可知，文章核心是周末睡眠对心理健康的益处。因此最佳标题是C项“周末睡眠：对健康有好处” Passage 3 For those in the doldrums, few things are more annoying than being told to exercise. But the advice is probably right. Many studies show that exercise improves mood and reduces anxiety. Two large reviews from earlier this year found that exercise works. The first review combined results from 69 studies on exercise and depression. The second looked at more than 1,000 trials with nearly 80,000 people. Both reached the same conclusion:exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety almost as much as standard treatments. However, there are some important problems. In exercise studies,people know whether they are exercising or not. This means their reports of mood changes may be influenced by what they hope or expect to happen. Also, the exercise studies were not directly compared with drug or treatment studies in the same trial. Some experts believe this makes the comparison unfair. Despite these problems, most researchers agree that exercise really does help improve mental health. So, what kind of exercise works best? Activities like running, walking, swimming, or cycling seem to be especially helpful. For people with depression, exercising in a group or under supervision (指导) works better than solo exercising. The benefits usually appear after several weeks or months of regular activity. For anxiety, lower-intensity exercise, such as gentle walking or yoga, appears to produce the best results. Why does exercise improve mood? Scientists are not completely sure. The old idea that exercise creates a “high” by releasing endorphins has little scientific support. A study in 2021 found that blocking endorphins did not reduce the good feelings runners reported after exercise. Instead, researchers now think that chemicals called endocannabinoids may be responsible. These are natural substances produced by the body that can lift mood and reduce anxiety. Exercise also helps the brain in other ways. Dopamine plays a key role in keeping effort and reward in balance; therefore,increased dopamine levels after exercise can help lessen the lack of motivation that frequently accompanies depression. Besides, exercise offers psychological benefits. It gives people a sense of achievement, control, and progress. All of these are known to improve mood. So there are plenty of good reasons to work up a sweat. 1．What does the underlined phrase “in the doldrums” in paragraph 1 mean? A．Feeling down. B．Being angry. C．Feeling energetic. D．Being confused. 2．What does paragraph 3 focus on? A．The steps of conducting a trial. B．The advantages of drug treatment. C．The limitations of previous studies. D．The causes of mood improvement. 3．Which type of exercise works best for depression? A．Low-intensity activity alone. B．Group or instructed exercise. C．Short and demanding workouts. D．Yoga and gentle walking. 4．Why does higher dopamine help with depression? A．It lessens flexibility in the brain. B．It restores the drive to act. C．It creates a feeling of achievement. D．It makes the brain work more slowly. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】文章证实运动可缓解抑郁焦虑，指出相关研究存在不足，介绍适配不同情绪问题的运动类型，并从物质与心理层面分析运动改善情绪的原因。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段“For those in the doldrums, few things are more annoying than being told to exercise.(对于in the doldrums的人来说，没有什么比被劝去运动更让人烦躁的了。)”和“But the advice is probably right. Many studies show that exercise improves mood and reduces anxiety.(但这个建议或许是对的，多项研究表明运动能改善情绪、缓解焦虑。)”可知，这里讲运动能改善情绪、缓解焦虑，所以猜测in the doldrums意为“情绪低落、心情不佳”。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段“However, there are some important problems. In exercise studies,people know whether they are exercising or not. This means their reports of mood changes may be influenced by what they hope or expect to happen. Also, the exercise studies were not directly compared with drug or treatment studies in the same trial. Some experts believe this makes the comparison unfair. (然而，这项研究还存在一些关键问题。在运动相关研究中，受试者清楚自己是否进行了运动。这就意味着他们所反馈的情绪变化，可能会受到自身主观期许与预判的影响。此外，这些运动类研究并未在同一试验中与药物疗法相关研究进行直接对照。部分专家认为，这样一来对比结果便有失公允。)” 可知，第三段主要讲述以往相关研究存在的局限性与不足之处。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“For people with depression, exercising in a group or under supervision (指导) works better than solo exercising. (对于抑郁症患者来说，集体运动或是在指导下运动，效果比独自运动更好。)”可知，适合抑郁症患者的最佳运动形式是集体运动或有人指导的运动。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Dopamine plays a key role in keeping effort and reward in balance; therefore, increased dopamine levels after exercise can help lessen the lack of motivation that frequently accompanies depression.(多巴胺能平衡付出与回报，运动后多巴胺增多，能够缓解抑郁症常伴随的动力缺失问题。)”可知，多巴胺含量升高可以重拾行动动力，改善抑郁状态。 Passage 4 Birds do it. Bees do it. Even animals without central nervous systems do it. And of course babies do it — yet less than their exhausted parents would like. But, despite its universality, sleep remains a mysterious process. Indeed, although sleep seems to be crucial for physical and mental well-being, scientists are still trying to work out its biological logic. Research points to a theory, which suggests that the brain needs to “reset” periodically to keep the mind in good operating order — with exciting hints that sleep’s effect on the gut (肠道) might also come into play. Not only is getting enough sleep satisfying in its own right, but it also has a broader effect on health. Evidence indicates that people who sleep less than six hours per night are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than people who sleep longer. A theory first proposed more than ten years ago holds that sleep helps the brain to clear out tau protein, which contributes to this neurodegenerative (神经退行) condition. But in the past years, a fierce scientific debate has arisen about the physiological (生理的) details of this connection. The resulting uncertainty has made it more difficult to take advantage of the correlation between sleep and Alzheimer’s to develop strategies to prevent the happening of this disastrous condition. Sleep can also help to address a less-severe and more-common health issue than dementia (痴呆): the desire to lose weight. A leading sleep specialist explains how longer sleep leads to people consuming fewer calories and losing kilograms. And weight loss lowers the risk of sleep apnoea, in which a person’s breathing during sleep is interrupted, and, in turn, lessens the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Sleep scientists have no shortage of questions to explore. These include the link between night-time illumination (照明) and mood disorders, the disappointing finding that napping might increase the risk of heart disease and the confirmation that early morning university classes discourage attendance and reduce learning. 1．What is the primary purpose of paragraph 1? A．To highlight the widespread nature of sleep. B．To explain why babies sleep less than adults. C．To introduce the biological definition of sleep. D．To compare the sleep habits of different species. 2．Why is it hard to develop Alzheimer’s prevention strategies based on sleep research? A．Proteins harm sleep indirectly. B．Short sleep prevents Alzheimer’s. C．No debate is over their connection. D．The sleep-Alzheimer’s link is unclear. 3．What can be inferred according to the last paragraph? A．Mood disorders directly lead to heart disease. B．Early morning classes are effective for weight loss. C．Some common habits carry unexpected health risks. D．Night-time illumination is beneficial for mental health. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Why Babies Need More Sleep B．Where Napping Benefits Our Body C．What Scientists Learn about Sleep D．How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】文章主要讲述了睡眠对大脑、阿尔茨海默病、体重等健康的影响及科学家的最新研究与未解之谜。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Birds do it. Bees do it. Even animals without central nervous systems do it. And of course babies do it(鸟会睡觉，蜜蜂会睡觉，甚至没有中枢神经系统的动物也会睡觉。当然婴儿也会睡觉)”可知，第一段通过列举鸟、蜜蜂、无中枢神经的动物、婴儿等不同物种都会睡觉，目的是说明睡眠是一种普遍现象。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“But in the past years, a fierce scientific debate has arisen about the physiological (生理的) details of this connection. The resulting uncertainty has made it more difficult to take advantage of the correlation between sleep and Alzheimer’s to develop strategies to prevent the happening of this disastrous condition.(但在过去几年里，关于这种关联背后的生理学机制，科学界展开了一场激烈的争论。由此产生的不确定性，使得我们更难利用睡眠与阿尔茨海默病之间的相关性，去制定预防这种毁灭性疾病发生的策略。)”可知，由于睡眠与阿尔茨海默病之间的生理联系尚存争议、不够明确，导致难以据此开发预防策略。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“These include the link between night-time illumination (照明) and mood disorders, the disappointing finding that napping might increase the risk of heart disease and the confirmation that early morning university classes discourage attendance and reduce learning.(其中包括夜间照明与情绪障碍之间的关联、午睡反而可能增加心脏病风险的令人沮丧的发现，以及证实大学过早的早课会打击出勤率并影响学习效果的那些研究。)”可知，午睡和早课都是常见习惯，却分别带来健康风险和学习效率下降等意想不到的负面影响。一些常见习惯带有意想不到的健康风险。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章从睡眠的普遍性入手，介绍了睡眠对大脑重置、阿尔茨海默病、体重管理等方面的科学发现，并指出许多问题仍在争论中。C选项“What Scientists Learn about Sleep(科学家对睡眠的了解)”最能概括全文主旨。 Passage 5 Well, to pick up where we left off last time, I’m certain that you know all too well the dangers hiding on the World Wide Web. And whether it’s for schoolwork, entertainment, or just socialising with friends, the Internet will surely be a major part of your child’s life. So, it’s important to make sure they’re safe online. It’s not the easiest thing, but keeping open lines of communication is primary. Let them know they can share their online activities with you. Talk to them about their online presence as early as possible, ideally before they begin to use email, social media, or a smartphone. Discuss what they find interesting online and learn from them about popular websites and apps, which will create understanding and allow you to identify (识别) possible risks. Next, monitor without spying (暗中监视). Most kids learn to understand boundaries, like respecting others’ personal space, or not opening the cookie box without asking. Internet use is no different. It’s helpful for kids to have ground rules as to which websites they can visit, which apps they can use, and what they can share online. Remind them that if they feel uneasy with anything online, they need to alert an adult immediately. How you deal with your kids’ Internet usage will depend in large part on their age. There are sites and browsing (浏览) tools meant for younger kids, which aim to provide a safe online experience for children. Older kids may be allowed more freedom since they want to network and need to use the Internet for information-gathering. But you can set boundaries that feel right for you. Just limit access properly. Allowing your children to make good decisions online teaches them responsibility, shows that you trust them, and reminds them that rules may be tightened if they break them. 1．What might be talked about last time? A．The history of the World Wide Web. B．How the Internet influences people. C．The possible dangers of the Internet. D．What information the Internet offers. 2．What does Paragraph 2 suggest people do? A．Never be too strict. B．Communicate effectively. C．Share personal information. D．Identify risks with your children. 3．What does the underlined word “alert” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Tell. B．Suggest. C．Look after. D．Worry about. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．What Is Hidden on the Net? B．How to Make the Internet More Convenient? C．Be a Smarter Internet User D．Keep Your Kids Safe Online 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】文章主要介绍了如何保障孩子的网络安全，并给出了沟通、制定规则、根据年龄管控上网行为等相关建议。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Well, to pick up where we left off last time, I’m certain that you know all too well the dangers hiding on the World Wide Web.(好了，我们接着上次的内容继续聊，我相信大家都十分清楚互联网中潜藏的危险。)”可知，上次谈论的内容可能是互联网存在的潜在危险。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s not the easiest thing, but keeping open lines of communication is primary.(这并非易事，但保持顺畅的沟通是首要之举。)”可知，第二段建议人们和孩子进行有效沟通。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Remind them that if they feel uneasy with anything online, they need to alert an adult immediately.(提醒孩子们，如果在网上遇到任何让自己不安的事情，要立刻alert成年人。)”可知，孩子们在网上遇到任何让自己不安的事情，需要告知成年人，画线单词alert意为 “告知”。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“So, it’s important to make sure they’re safe online.(因此，确保孩子们上网安全至关重要。)” 以及全文内容可知，文章围绕保障孩子网络安全展开，最佳标题是“保障孩子上网安全”。 议论文 Passage 1 My great-grandfather moved to Mexico more than 100 years ago. He learned Spanish and raised five children in a family with both German and Mexican culture, but he didn’t teach them German, and the language was lost in one generation. However, three generations later, my children rediscovered it during visits to Germany. This story is a case study about human cognition (认知) . When people who speak two languages switch between languages, they pick the right one by connecting situations to what they say and making sure they stay correct. This system works in many areas. Taxi drivers change their brain to remember thousands of routes and choose the best one. Musicians are always changing between musical notes, rhythms, and feelings, needing to adjust their thinking often. Learning, understanding, and changing are all like translation—matching what we expect with the world around us. This changes how we see intelligence. Intelligence isn’t just using one area of knowledge. It’s the skill to move between areas and turn ideas into actions. This is important now because of AI. Big language models can process huge amounts of information and do well in many tasks, but they get stuck in fixed systems. They fail when the environment changes in ways unforeseen by training data, lacking domain translation, physical experience, and real life. Humans survive change by switching their cognition. When one system doesn’t work, we turn to another — from using symbols to relying on our senses. This flexibility is our greatest power. We aren’t just information processors; we are translators between areas. If moving between areas is our main way to adapt, succeeding in the AI age means improving this skill: spotting when we’re trapped in one area, translating across them, and building thinking structures that help us switch. AI will keep getting better at tasks in one area, but only humans can jump between unrelated areas. The future won’t belong to those who process the most data, but to those who translate between humans and AI, different meaning systems, and our present and future. Adaptation is translation. And translation is what makes us truly human. 1．Why does the author mention the family story? A．To stress human capacity. B．To present a language problem. C．To praise family education. D．To explain a thinking system. 2．What is the new understanding of intelligence in paragraph 2? A．Translation between areas. B．Constant in thoughts. C．Effective action-taking. D．Large-scale calculations. 3．What is mainly discussed in paragraph 4? A．Human’s special thinking power. B．AI’s ability to adapt to many systems. C．Human’s cognitive advantage. D．AI’s huge information storage. 4．According to the last paragraph, who will succeed in the future? A．Those processing massive data. B．Those switching between different areas. C．Those focusing on one fixed field. D．Those creating new meaning rules. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】文章主要探讨了人类认知中的跨领域转换能力，强调这是人类区别于人工智能的核心优势，并指出未来属于那些能够在不同领域间进行有效转换和翻译的人。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“My great-grandfather moved to Mexico more than 100 years ago. He learned Spanish and raised five children in a family with both German and Mexican culture, but he didn’t teach them German, and the language was lost in one generation. However, three generations later, my children rediscovered it during visits to Germany. This story is a case study about human cognition (认知).(我的曾祖父一百多年前移居墨西哥。他在一个融合了德国和墨西哥文化的家庭中学习西班牙语并养育了五个孩子，但他没有教他们德语，因此这门语言在一代人中逐渐消失。然而，三代之后，我的孩子们在访问德国时重新发现了它。这个故事是一个关于人类认知的案例研究)”和第二段“When people who speak two languages switch between languages, they pick the right one by connecting situations to what they say and making sure they stay correct. This system works in many areas.(当说两种语言的人在切换语言时，他们会通过将情境与自己的表达联系起来，并确保保持正确，从而选择合适的语言。这种系统在许多领域都有效)”可知，作者提到家庭故事是为了说明一种机制，即人类认知中的跨领域转换能力。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Intelligence isn’t just using one area of knowledge. It’s the skill to move between areas and turn ideas into actions.(智慧不仅仅是运用某一领域的知识，更是能够在不同领域之间切换，并将想法转化为行动的能力)”可知，智力的新理解是跨领域之间的转换。 3．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Humans survive change by switching their cognition. When one system doesn’t work, we turn to another— from using symbols to relying on our senses. This flexibility is our greatest power. We aren’t just information processors; we are translators between areas. If moving between areas is our main way to adapt, succeeding in the AI age means improving this skill: spotting when we’re trapped in one area, translating across them, and building thinking structures that help us switch.(人类通过改变认知来适应变化。当一个系统失效时，我们就会转向另一个——从依赖符号转为依靠感官。这种灵活性正是我们最大的优势。我们不仅仅是信息处理者，更是不同领域之间的翻译者。如果在不同领域之间切换是我们的主要适应方式，那么在人工智能时代取得成功，就意味着要提升这项能力：识别自己陷入某一领域的困境，跨越不同领域进行转换，并构建有助于我们切换的思维结构)”可知，第四段主要讲的是人类的认知优势，即人类能够通过转换认知领域来适应变化。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“AI will keep getting better at tasks in one area, but only humans can jump between unrelated areas. The future won’t belong to those who process the most data, but to those who translate between humans and AI, different meaning systems, and our present and future. Adaptation is translation. And translation is what makes us truly human.(人工智能在某一领域任务上会不断变得越来越擅长，但只有人类才能在不同领域之间自由切换。未来不会属于那些处理最多数据的人，而是属于那些在人类与人工智能、不同的意义系统以及我们当下与未来之间进行桥梁连接的人。适应就是翻译，而翻译正是让我们真正成为人类的关键)”可知，那些在不同领域之间转换的人将在未来取得成功。 Passage 2 Cooking tutorials (教程) on the social media, which dish out entertaining, accessible cooking directions by and for young people, have millions of viewers, making it a major generational hobby and source of pride. 18-year-old Mia Kristensen is one of them. Cooking is something she enjoys, and preparing dinner all by herself has become an achievement. According to Mary Bliss, who researches habits among young people, saving money is an additional motivation to keep cooking. Indeed, knowing how to cook — even if it began as an economic consideration — has become a key identity marker for the young, who tend to define themselves through hobbies, like cooking. Cooking, as a hobby, can signal a number of values, noted researcher Kathy Sheehan. Young adults are particularly concerned with building their favorite lives, say, someone is interested in different cultures, or prefer local and seasonal produce. And cooking reflects this. As a creative act, cooking serves as a quiet break largely free from technology. For young people who’ve spent nearly their whole life with the internet, cooking can be calming. “It grounds you in a world that’s real,” Roberta Katz, a cultural professor said. Cooking means more to young people like Celeste Mosley, 21. After finding a rice pudding recipe on TikTok, making it has become the only thing that gets her out of bed and comforts her. This isn’t a surprise and Nicole Farmer who is studying behavior and nutrition has proved it: The process of cooking can improve one’s mood and relieve one’s anxiety and depression. Simply, cooking commands your full attention and all of your senses. You must balance various skills, whether properly slicing, cognitively planning, or creatively constructing leftovers into a new sweet dish. Besides, cooking boosts self-confidence and strengthens social bonding especially when meals are shared. Now in my 40s, I still remember one college summer. After long hours of working at a bakery, I proudly walked out with a bag of unsold bread, which were both filling and free for my roommates and me. Among the skills I acquired in the ups and downs of young adulthood, baking bread was the greatest one. 1．What does the underlined “this” refer to in Paragraph 2? A．Exploring diverse cultures. B．Tasting produce in season. C．Live a life as they wish. D．Planning for their future. 2．What is implied in Nicole Farmer’s studies? A．Cooking cures those who are physically ill. B．Cooking stops the young from getting up late. C．Cooking prepares the young to be great chefs. D．Cooking calls for all-round skills and minds. 3．For the author, baking is ________ A．a reminder of growth. B．a way to make friends. C．a symbol of success. D．a must to survive. 4．What is the best title of the text? A．Let the young cook B．TikTok: source of recipes C．Why do humans cook? D．Researches on cooking 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A 【导语】文章主要讲述如今年轻人热衷下厨做饭，介绍做饭省钱、舒缓情绪、提升自信等多重意义与价值。 1．词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Young adults are particularly concerned with building their favorite lives, say, someone is interested in different cultures, or prefer local and seasonal produce. And cooking reflects this.(年轻人尤其热衷于打造自己心仪的生活，比如有人喜爱多元异域文化，有人偏爱本土应季食材，而烹饪恰好能体现出这类生活追求)”可知，前文点明年轻人追求打造属于自己喜爱的生活，后文举例说明这类生活的具体表现，代词this指代前文所说的按照自己的心意去过想要的生活。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“You must balance various skills, whether properly slicing, cognitively planning, or creatively constructing leftovers into a new sweet dish.(你需要兼顾各类本领，无论是精准切配食材、理性统筹安排，还是巧用剩菜创意制作出新的甜品)”可知，研究表明烹饪需要全方位的技巧与思维能力。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Among the skills I acquired in the ups and downs of young adulthood, baking bread was the greatest one.(在青年时期起起落落的岁月里学到的诸多本领中，烤面包是我收获最珍贵的一项)”可知，烘焙对于作者而言是成长路上的印记，是成长的见证。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是首段中的“Cooking tutorials (教程) on the social media, which dish out entertaining, accessible cooking directions by and for young people, have millions of viewers, making it a major generational hobby and source of pride.(社交媒体上面向年轻人的烹饪教程受众众多，做饭已然成为当代年轻人的主流爱好与骄傲)”可知，文章围绕年轻人喜爱烹饪展开，全面阐述烹饪带给年轻人的诸多好处与积极影响，所以“Let the young cook(让年轻人下厨)”最能概括全文核心，适合作为最佳标题。 Passage 3 What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “dress for success”? Perhaps it’s a no-brainer for you — wearing a nice suit so others will take you more seriously. But the truth is more complex (复杂的) and important. How we present ourselves doesn’t just change how others see us. It also changes how we see ourselves — and that can influence how we act. A recent study shows this point well. When people believe that they look better, they act more kindly. They even donate twice as much to the poor as those who do not feel the same way. The researchers find that when people feel good about their appearance, they believe more people will notice them. This encourages them toward more generous (慷慨的) and helpful social behavior. This new finding mirrors what scientists call the “halo effect”: it is common for people to believe that those who look good also have other positive qualities. In this way, they are more likely to be treated kindly or trusted. However, the new discovery is that this effect also works inwardly. When we feel we look good, we don’t just benefit from others’ positive opinions. We start to behave in ways that strengthen them. This change can begin early, as research shows even children are kinder to those who are “nice-looking”. In short, our self-image and our generosity are closely connected. This can create a positive feedback loop (反馈循环): feeling good about our appearance builds up our confidence, which shapes our behavior in a positive way. In turn, the positive feedback from others strengthens our positive self-image. Therefore, dressing for success is not just about being seen by others. It is about becoming the kind of person who encourages kindness — both in yourself and in others. 1．Why does the author mention wearing a nice suit in Paragraph 1? A．To stress the importance of good behavior. B．To show the features of a formal lifestyle. C．To suggest a way of achieving success. D．To lead to more effects of dressing well. 2．How does feeling good about appearance affect a person according to the study? A．It promotes kind social acts. B．It improves job performance. C．It shapes one’s character. D．It causes self-centered behavior. 3．What is the new discovery about the “halo effect”? A．Its effect is self-directed. B．Its power works on others. C．Its basis is others’ kindness. D．Its influence is always strong. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Dress for Confidence: Feel Good. B．Dress for Confidence: Impress Others. C．Dress for Success: Gain Respect. D．Dress for Success: Encourage Kindness. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．D 【导语】文章探讨“为成功着装”的深层意义：良好形象不仅影响他人看法，还通过内心作用让人更友善慷慨，形成积极循环，真正意义在于激发自身与他人的善意。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “dress for success”? Perhaps it’s a no-brainer for you — wearing a nice suit so others will take you more seriously. But the truth is more complex (复杂的) and important. How we present ourselves doesn’t just change how others see us. It also changes how we see ourselves — and that can influence how we act.(当你听到“穿着得体以求成功”这句话时，脑海中会浮现出什么画面呢？对于你来说，这可能是个显而易见的道理——穿上一套得体的西装，以便让别人更重视你。但事实却要复杂得多，也更为重要。我们如何展现自己不仅会影响别人对我们的看法，还会改变我们对自己的看法——而这又会影响我们的行为方式)”可知，作者在第1段中提及穿一套漂亮的西装是为了以此引入一个新的话题。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“When people believe that they look better, they act more kindly. They even donate twice as much to the poor as those who do not feel the same way. The researchers find that when people feel good about their appearance, they believe more people will notice them. This encourages them toward more generous (慷慨的) and helpful social behavior.(当人们认为自己外表更出众时，他们的行为也会变得更加友善。他们甚至向贫困者捐赠的金额是那些没有这种想法的人的两倍。研究人员发现，当人们对自己的外表感到满意时，他们就会认为会有更多的人注意到自己。这促使他们展现出更慷慨和乐于助人的社交行为)”可知，根据最近的研究，对自己外貌感到满意会促进友善的社交行为。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“However, the new discovery is that this effect also works inwardly. When we feel we look good, we don’t just benefit from others’ positive opinions. We start to behave in ways that strengthen them. This change can begin early, as research shows even children are kinder to those who are “nice-looking”.(然而，新的发现是，这种效应在内心层面也同样起作用。当我们觉得自己外表出众时，我们不仅会受益于他人对我们的正面评价。我们还会开始以更能强化这种感觉的方式行事。这种变化可能在很早的时候就开始了，因为研究表明，就连儿童也会更友善地对待那些“长相出众”的人)”可知，“光环效应”的新发现是其影响是自我导向的。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“But the truth is more complex (复杂的) and important. How we present ourselves doesn’t just change how others see us. It also changes how we see ourselves — and that can influence how we act.(但事实却要复杂得多，也更为重要。我们如何展现自己不仅会影响别人对我们的看法，还会改变我们对自己的看法——而这又会影响我们的行为方式)”结合文章探讨“为成功着装”的深层意义：良好形象不仅影响他人看法，还通过内心作用让人更友善慷慨，形成积极循环，真正意义在于激发自身与他人的善意。可知，D选项“穿着得体：鼓励友善”最符合文章标题。 Passage 4 Earlier this year, in a renovated (翻新的) loft in downtown San Francisco, a crowd of investors and entrepreneurs (企业家) gathered to witness the next frontier (前沿) of technology. Among the start-ups (初创公司) was Amotions AI, which presented an “emotionally intelligent real-time AI coach.” Its founder, Pianpian Xu Guthrie, explained that the model monitors video calls and offers real-time tips based on the other person’s tone and facial expression. If a salesperson’s potential customer looks “confused,” the AI system marks the signal and suggests exactly what to say next. Emotions have become the AI industry’s new focus. It is no longer enough for chatbots to be merely smart; major AI companies aim to make them “truly understand human feelings.” When OpenAI launched a new version of ChatGPT, it was described as “warmer by default and more conversational.” Anthropic has stated that its model, Claude, has a “functional version of emotions,” while Google claims its models are now capable of “reading the room”. Even Elon Musk’s xAI boasted that its bot, Grok, performed well on emotional intelligence (EQ) tests, such as telling whether a user feels “scapegoated” in a complex workplace situation. This shift toward EQ represents a big change from the early days of AI, which centered only on logic and data processing. By training models on massive amounts of human interaction data, developers hope to create tools that can handle the subtle differences in human social life. For example, an AI that recognizes frustration can calm an angry customer service call, and an AI that senses hesitation can help managers offer better support to employees. However, the rise of emotional AI also brings serious concerns. Critics question whether a machine can really “understand” emotions or just copy responses according to fixed patterns. There is also a worry that depending on an AI “coach” may weaken people’s natural social ability. If we rely on AI to tell us when others feel confused, we may gradually ignore those subtle human hints that have guided our social communication for thousands of years. 1．What is the primary function of the Amotions AI model? A．To record video calls for future legal evidence. B．To provide social guidance by analyzing human emotions. C．To help entrepreneurs find more investors in San Francisco. D．To replace human salespersons in downtown business lofts. 2．What do the major AI companies like OpenAI and Google have in common? A．They are focused on making AI models purely logical. B．They are trying to give AI the ability to understand feelings. C．They have rejected the idea of AI having any functional emotions. D．They are collaborating to build a single emotionally intelligent bot. 3．Why is the scenario (设想场景) about being “scapegoated” mentioned in paragraph 2? A．To illustrate a common problem in modern workplaces. B．To show that Grok is smarter than other AI models in logic. C．To provide an example of how AI’s EQ is being measured. D．To warn users about the dangers of lunchroom thefts. 4．What is the author’s concern regarding the use of AI social coaches? A．Humans might become overly reliant on AI for social cues (社交暗示). B．AI models are too expensive for the general public to afford. C．Video calls are not a reliable source for emotional data. D．AI’s “reading the room” ability might lead to more workplace conflicts. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】文章主要讲述了AI转向情感智能的趋势、应用及引发的担忧。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“the model monitors video calls and offers real-time tips based on the other person’s tone and facial expression. If a salesperson’s potential customer looks “confused,” the AI system marks the signal and suggests exactly what to say next.(该模型监控视频通话，并根据对方的语气和面部表情提供实时建议。如果销售人员的潜在客户看起来“困惑”，AI系统会标记该信号并建议接下来该说什么)”可知，其核心功能是通过分析人类情绪提供社交指导。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Emotions have become the AI industry’s new focus. It is no longer enough for chatbots to be merely smart; major AI companies aim to make them “truly understand human feelings.” When OpenAI launched a new version of ChatGPT, it was described as “warmer by default and more conversational.” Anthropic has stated that its model, Claude, has a “functional version of emotions,” while Google claims its models are now capable of “reading the room”. Even Elon Musk’s xAI boasted that its bot, Grok, performed well on emotional intelligence (EQ) tests, such as telling whether a user feels “scapegoated” in a complex workplace situation.(情绪感知已然成为人工智能行业的新焦点。如今，聊天机器人仅具备智能能力已远远不够。各大人工智能企业都致力于让产品“真正读懂人类情绪”。开放人工智能公司推出新版聊天生成预训练转换器时，称其“默认风格更亲和，对话感更强”。安索皮克公司表示，旗下模型克劳德已实现“功能性情绪模拟”；谷歌也宣称其现有模型能够察言观色。就连埃隆・马斯克旗下的埃克斯人工智能公司也宣称，其机器人格罗克在情商测试中表现出色，比如可以判断用户在复杂职场环境中是否有“被当作替罪羊”的感受。)”可知，它们都在尝试赋予AI理解情感的能力。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Even Elon Musk’s xAI boasted that its bot, Grok, performed well on emotional intelligence (EQ) tests, such as telling whether a user feels “scapegoated” in a complex workplace situation.(就连埃隆・马斯克旗下的埃克斯人工智能公司也宣称，其机器人格罗克在情商测试中表现出色，比如可以判断用户在复杂职场环境中是否有“被当作替罪羊”的感受。)”可知，这举例是为了说明人工智能情商的测试方式。 4．细节理解题。 根据最后一段中“If we rely on AI to tell us when others feel confused, we may gradually ignore those subtle human hints that have guided our social communication for thousands of years.(如果我们依赖AI来告诉我们别人何时感到困惑，我们可能会逐渐忽略那些几千年来一直指导我们社交沟通的微妙人类暗示。)”可知，作者担心人类可能过度依赖AI来获取社交暗示。 Passage 5 We feel anxious or a little worried if our minds lack inner peace, or when we feel disconnected from real life. This is not to say that something needs to be both relaxing and valuable to calm our nerves: watching short videos might be relaxing but hardly valuable, while finishing a long-term exercise plan is tiring but can undoubtedly bring a strong sense of value. In any case, when mild anxiety (轻微焦虑) appears, it should act as a warning to improve our present lifestyle. If we ignore such signals and fail to make timely changes, temporary anxiety may turn into long-term mental tiredness. This condition is linked to various troubles, including low motivation, sleep loss, low efficiency and many other negative results. Recent studies show that lasting mental tiredness is spreading widely, and this trend coincides with the rapid popularity of social media. Why do online platforms lead to this problem? Studies have proved that most people scroll through online content aimlessly to kill stress and clear negative feelings, yet this habit only makes inner unrest much worse in the long run. Online content can distract us temporarily, but most information we meet online is empty and lacks real value. It is common to open a social app for a short break, and end up wasting hours on meaningless posts, trivial news and endless online updates. Such frequent shallow entertainment stops deep thinking and sincere self-examination, leaving people unable to focus on real needs and long-term goals. If we slow down and think rationally, we can take charge of our life instead of being led by endless online information. The next time inner anxiety comes, do not try to eliminate it at once with digital entertainment (娱乐). Stop and reflect: are we escaping from pressure aimlessly, or looking for genuine relaxation, sincere communication with family, peaceful quiet time or meaningful personal growth? Those who dare to face mild anxiety instead of escaping it are more likely to keep a stable mind. Facing anxiety properly can be the key to a more balanced life: peaceful, productive and fulfilling. 1．How does the author develop his opinion in the first paragraph? A．By defining key terms. B．By presenting a contrast. C．By listing scientific data. D．By telling a personal story. 2．What is the function of mild anxiety according to Paragraph 2? A．A sign of serious illness. B．A cause of avoiding others. C．A warning for better living. D．A result of poor sleeping habits. 3．What does the underlined word “eliminate” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Remove. B．Create. C．Explain. D．Express. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To describe the signs of mild anxiety in detail. B．To prove that social media causes mental tiredness. C．To explain why watching short videos is a way to relax. D．To advise readers not to use digital entertainment to escape anxiety. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要探讨了轻微焦虑的积极意义，分析了社交媒体和浅层线上娱乐导致精神疲惫的原因，并建议人们不要用数字娱乐逃避焦虑，而应正视焦虑、回归有价值的生活方式。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“watching short videos might be relaxing but hardly valuable, while finishing a long-term exercise plan is tiring but can undoubtedly bring a strong sense of value. (刷短视频可能很放松但几乎没有价值，而完成一项长期锻炼计划虽然累但无疑能带来强烈的价值感。)”可知，作者通过对比“刷短视频（放松但无价值）”与“完成长期锻炼计划（累但有价值）”这两种情况来展开观点。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“In any case, when mild anxiety (轻微焦虑) appears, it should act as a warning to improve our present lifestyle. (无论如何，当出现轻度焦虑时，这应作为改善当前生活方式的警示信号。)”可知，轻微焦虑的功能是提醒我们改善生活方式的警告信号。 3．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“do not try to eliminate it at once with digital entertainment (不要立刻借助数字娱乐去____焦虑)”，结合后文建议直面焦虑而非逃避，可推知句意是不要立刻消除焦虑，eliminate意为“消除、除掉”，与Remove同义。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The next time inner anxiety comes, do not try to eliminate it at once with digital entertainment (娱乐). Stop and reflect: are we escaping from pressure aimlessly, or looking for genuine relaxation, sincere communication with family, peaceful quiet time or meaningful personal growth? Those who dare to face mild anxiety instead of escaping it are more likely to keep a stable mind. (下次内心焦虑来袭时，切勿试图通过数字娱乐立即消除它。请停下来思考：我们究竟是无目的地逃避压力，还是在寻求真正的放松、与家人真诚沟通、享受宁静的独处时光，或是实现有意义的个人成长？那些敢于直面轻度焦虑而非逃避其影响的人，更有可能保持心理稳定。)”可知，作者写作的目的是建议读者不要用数字娱乐逃避焦虑。 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 $