选择性必修第4册 UNIT 10 CONNECTIONS 作业44（Word练习）-【精讲精练】2027年高考英语一轮复习（北师大版）

作业(四十四)

(限时：40分钟)

说明：阅读理解每题2.5分，完形填空每题1分，语法填空每题1.5分，本试卷共50分。

Ⅰ.阅读理解

A

(2026·辽宁大连检测)When diagnosed (诊断) with final cancer, Professor Chen, a 42­year­old literature scholar made an unusual decision—to film 1，862 lecture videos until his final days.His declaration “Teaching is my life” during a weakly delivered yet deeply moving last lecture stimulated nationwide reflection on life's true value.

Modern neuroscience provides biological evidence for Chen's choice.A 2023 Cambridge study demonstrated that instructing others sets off 28% stronger dopamine (多巴胺) release than personal achievements.This explains why Chen, despite physical condition, insisted on grading papers—an act psychologists' term “legacy (遗产) motivation”．His approach contrasts with Western models like Professor Randy Pausch's celebrated “Last Lecture”， which emphasized realizing childhood dreams.Eastern traditions, particularly Confucian ideals, prioritize generational wisdom pass­down over individual achievements.

The social impact was measurable.Chen's online courses gained 90 million views, with 72% viewers aged 18－25.This popularity reveals a hunger for purpose beyond material success.A Peking University survey on Chinese youth found 68% considered happiness the same as wealth, yet 89% admitted feeling empty after attaining targets.Chen's legacy challenges this mindset; his worn­out lecture notes and student letters displayed at Nanjing University Museum demonstrate how ordinary devotion builds up extraordinary meaning.

Ultimately, Chen redefined life value not through memorial but through multiplied understanding—each student internalizing his teachings becomes a living continuation of his intellectual journey.In our achievement­pursued era, his story whispers an essential truth：significance often resides not in shining moments but in patient and daily investments in others' growth.

[语篇解读]　这是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了患癌的陈教授坚持录制讲座视频，以及其背后的意义和影响。

1．What can we know about teaching others in the 2023 Cambridge study?

A．It produces more dopamine than personal success.

B．It reduces pain for people with physical conditions.

C．It helps achieve childhood dreams in the long term.

D．It stimulates people's reflection on life's true value.

解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“A 2023 Cambridge study demonstrated that instructing others sets off 28% stronger dopamine release than personal achievements.”可知，2023 年剑桥大学的一项研究表明，教导他人比个人成就释放的多巴胺多28%，即教导他人比个人成功产生更多的多巴胺。故选A。

答案　A

2．How is the difference between Chen's actions and Western models presented?

A．By explaining psychologists' terms.

B．By comparing prioritized life values.

C．By listing different teaching methods.

D．By emphasizing respective drawbacks.

解析　推理判断题。根据第二段中“His approach contrasts with Western models like...prioritize generational wisdom pass­down over individual achievements.”可推知，文章通过比较优先考虑的人生价值观来呈现陈教授的行为与西方模式之间的差异。故选B。

答案　B

3．What can we infer about most young Chinese from paragraph 3?

A．They ignore traditional teaching methods.

B．They lose interest in materialistic success.

C.They feel unsatisfied after gaining wealth.

D．They prefer online courses to on­site class.

解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中“A Peking University survey on Chinese youth found 68% considered happiness the same as wealth, yet 89% admitted feeling empty after attaining targets.”可知，89%的人承认在实现目标后感到空虚。由此可推知，大多数中国年轻人在获得财富后感到不满意。故选C。

答案　C

4．What does the author want to show by telling Professor Chen's story?

A．Scientific research is essential for meaningful education.

B．The value of teaching is determined by online popularity.

C．Lasting significance is from consistent devotion to others.

D．Individual legacy is best preserved in the public museums.

解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，陈教授的故事传达了一个重要的真理，即意义

存在于对他人成长的耐心且日常的付出之中。由此可推知，作者想通过讲述陈教授的故事来展示持久的价值源于对他人的持续奉献。故选C。

答案　C

B

(2026·江西南昌模拟)What if everything happens for a reason? It's a theory that we've all heard more than once.And in many ways, burnt toast theory can be seen as a modern take on this classic idea, implying that every little inconvenience we experience in our day­to­day lives happens for a bigger reason.

We've all been there.Say you accidentally burn your toast before leaving for work.According to burnt toast theory, this single, tiny inconvenience is enough to have a domino effect (多米诺骨牌效应).Your morning is then pushed back by what, maybe three to five minutes? Perhaps that is enough time to leave the house a little bit later than usual, and to avoid getting in a car accident.Or it might mean you end up getting a later train, and avoid bumping into someone who you'd really rather avoid.

In other words, the burnt toast theory is a reminder to shift your thinking pattern.When we choose to view the world in a more positive light, we can help to reduce feelings of anxiety, and release our fear of being out of control of the world around us.It prevents us from thinking over something that isn't really all that bad in the grand perspective of things and encourages us to make meaning of challenges we may experience, thus making us more adaptive to the future setbacks.The next time you feel yourself becoming annoyed or frustrated by an inconvenience in your life, try reshaping your thoughts by telling yourself why you're grateful for the inconvenience.

While maintaining a positive mindset can go a long way, burnt toast theory is not without its drawbacks.Be mindful that only allowing yourself to focus on positive thoughts can mean that you are denying yourself the chance to properly engage with challenging or difficult emotions, instead focusing on creating a false positive profile.

[语篇解读]　这是一篇议论文。文章主要介绍的是烧焦面包理论，即通过积极视角看待生活中的不便，将其视为有意义的转折点，同时也探讨了该理论的潜在局限性。

5．What may be a case of the burnt toast theory?

A．Gaining rewards after paying efforts.

B．Losing a job after forgetting to set an alarm.

C．Meeting a future employer after missing a flight.

D．Mending friendship after clearing misunder­standings.

解析　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“And in many ways, burnt toast theory can be seen as