Unit 3 Times change! 新旧时代社会和生活等的对比及改变（单元阅读精练）英语外研版选择性必修第二册

**基本信息** 聚焦“新旧时代对比”主题，融合阅读分析、语法解构与文化反思，构建“现象描述-影响分析-价值思辨”逻辑链条，通过高考真题与模拟题联动提升语言能力与思维品质。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|方法提炼|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |单元阅读精练|1篇对比类文本|通过“抓标志-判类型”解析复杂句结构|从书信文化（历史价值）到数字沟通（变革影响），建立“传统-现代”对比框架| |高考真题链接|1篇2025新高考Ⅰ卷阅读|细节定位、主旨归纳等阅读策略|以“街道设计变迁”为例，延伸“社会发展与人文需求”关系| |综合实战演练|10篇（含阅读/完形/语法填空）|对比类文本解题技巧（如观点对比、影响分析）|从具体案例（社区变迁、传统手艺复兴）到抽象思辨（技术与幸福、快与慢平衡），语言知识与文化意识融合|

Unit 3 Times change! 新旧时代社会和生活等的对比及改变 单元阅读精练 Not long ago, I came across a box of letters my grandmother had kept for over sixty years. The envelopes were yellowed, the handwriting elegant and precise. Each letter told a story—of a first date, of wartime separation, of a parent's pride in a child's achievement. As I read them, I realized that I was holding something increasingly rare: evidence of a slower, more deliberate way of communicating. In my grandmother's youth, writing a letter was an event. You sat down with paper and pen, composed your thoughts carefully, and sent your words into the world with no guarantee of a reply. Letters could take weeks to arrive. They could be lost, delayed, or misdirected. And yet, people wrote. They wrote because it was the only way to bridge distance, to maintain relationships, to say the things that needed to be said. Today, we communicate at the speed of light. A text message travels across the world in milliseconds. We can video-call someone on the other side of the planet as if they were in the same room. We share our thoughts, our meals, our moods with hundreds of people instantly. The barriers of time and space that once defined human connection have all but disappeared. But something has been lost in this transition. The letter required patience—not just in the writing, but in the waiting. It required commitment; you couldn't take back a word once the ink had dried. It required thought; you couldn't dash off a letter the way you dash off a text. The letter was a gift of time, and receiving one felt like being honored. The text message, by contrast, is disposable. It arrives, we read it, we reply, and it disappears into the digital noise. We send dozens, hundreds, thousands of messages, and few of them are worth remembering. The convenience is undeniable, but so is the shallowness. We have gained speed and lost depth; we have gained reach and lost intimacy. This is not to say that we should abandon modern communication and return to quill and ink. The benefits of digital connection are real and powerful. We can maintain friendships across continents, collaborate with colleagues in different time zones, and access information instantly. The world is more connected than ever before. Yet perhaps we can learn something from my grandmother's letters. Perhaps we can slow down, if only occasionally, and choose our words with care. Perhaps we can recognize that not all communication is created equal—that some messages deserve more than a thumb-typed emoji. Perhaps we can remember that technology is a tool, not a replacement for human connection. The times have changed. They always do. But the human need for meaning, for connection, for words that matter—that has not changed at all. In the end, what matters is not the medium but the message, not the speed but the sincerity. My grandmother knew this. The question is whether we, in our rush to keep up with the times, have forgotten it. 不久前，我偶然发现了一盒祖母保存了六十多年的信件。信封已经泛黄，字迹优雅而工整。每一封信都讲述着一个故事——一次初次约会、战时的分离、父母对孩子成就的骄傲。当我阅读这些信件时，我意识到我手中握着的是某种日益稀有的东西：一种更缓慢、更审慎的沟通方式的证据。 在祖母年轻的时代，写信是一件大事。你坐下来，拿出纸和笔，仔细斟酌你的想法，然后把你的话语送入世界，不保证会有回复。信件可能需要数周才能到达。它们可能丢失、延误或投递错误。然而，人们仍然写信。他们写信，因为这是跨越距离、维系关系、说出需要说的话的唯一方式。 今天，我们以光速沟通。一条短信在毫秒内穿越世界。我们可以视频呼叫地球另一端的人，仿佛他们就在同一个房间。我们即刻与数百人分享我们的想法、我们的餐食、我们的情绪。曾经定义人际联系的时空障碍几乎完全消失了。 但在这场转变中，我们也失去了一些东西。信件需要耐心——不仅是写信的耐心，还有等待的耐心。它需要承诺；墨水一旦干透，你就无法收回任何一个字。它需要思考；你不能像发短信那样匆匆写就一封信。信件是时间的礼物，收到一封就像被赋予了荣耀。 相比之下，短信是一次性的。它到达，我们阅读，我们回复，然后它消失在数字噪音中。我们发送几十条、几百条、几千条信息，其中几乎没有几条值得记住。便利性不可否认，但浅薄也是如此。我们获得了速度，却失去了深度；我们获得了广度，却失去了亲密。 这并不是说我们应该放弃现代通信，回到羽毛笔和墨水。数字连接的好处是真实而强大的。我们可以跨越大陆维持友谊，与不同时区的同事合作，即时获取信息。世界比以往任何时候都更加紧密相连。 然而，也许我们可以从祖母的信件中学到一些东西。也许我们可以放慢脚步，哪怕只是偶尔，用心选择我们的词语。也许我们可以认识到，并非所有的沟通都是平等的——有些信息值得的不仅仅是一个用拇指打出的表情符号。也许我们可以记住，技术是工具，而不是人际连接的替代品。 时代变了。它们总是在变。但人类对意义、对连接、对重要话语的需求——从未改变。归根结底，重要的不是媒介，而是信息；不是速度，而是真诚。我的祖母明白这一点。问题在于，在我们急于跟上时代的步伐时，我们是否已经忘记了这一点。 deliberate [dɪˈlɪbərət] adj. 审慎的，故意的 evidence [ˈevɪdəns] n. 证据，迹象 compose [kəmˈpəʊz] v. 撰写，组成 guarantee [ˌɡærənˈtiː] n. 保证，担保 misdirect [ˌmɪsdəˈrekt] v. 误导，寄错 bridge [brɪdʒ] v. 弥合，架桥 transition [trænˈzɪʃn] n. 过渡，转变 commitment [kəˈmɪtmənt] n. 承诺，投入 一、书信文化的历史价值 在数字时代之前，书信是远距离沟通的主要方式。书信不仅是信息传递的工具，更是情感和思想的载体。历史上的许多重要书信——如美国开国元勋的通信、艺术家的书信集——至今仍是研究历史和文化的重要资料。书信的书写过程本身就是一种思考和情感表达的训练。 二、数字时代的沟通变革 互联网和移动通信技术彻底改变了人类的沟通方式。即时通讯工具（如微信、WhatsApp）、社交媒体平台（如Facebook、Instagram）和视频通话技术让人与人之间的联系变得更加便捷和即时。据估计，全球每天发送的短信数量超过200亿条。然而，这种便利也带来了注意力分散、沟通浅表化等问题。 三、传统与现代的平衡 面对技术变革，如何在享受便利的同时保持沟通的深度和质量，成为当代人需要思考的问题。一些学者和作家提倡“数字极简主义”，即有意识地减少数字设备的使用，回归更有意义的沟通方式。这并非反对技术进步，而是呼吁在快与慢、浅与深之间找到平衡。 come across偶然发现 bridge the distance跨越距离 maintain relationships维系关系 dash off匆忙写就 digital noise数字噪音 slow down放慢脚步 keep up with the times跟上时代 all but disappeared几乎完全消失 by contrast相比之下 created equal生而平等（此处引申为“同等重要”） 【高考真题链接】 （2025·新高考全国Ⅰ卷·阅读理解C篇） While safety improvements might have been made to our streets in recent years, transport studies also show declines in pedestrian (行人) mobility, especially among young children. Many parents say there’s too much traffic on the roads for their children to walk safely to school, so they pack them into the car instead. Dutch authors Thalia Verkade and Marco te Brömmelstroet are bothered by facts like these. In their new book Movement: How to Take Back Our Streets and Transform Our Lives, they call for a rethink of our streets and the role they play in our lives. Life on city streets started to change decades ago. Whole neighbourhoods were destroyed to make way for new road networks and kids had to play elsewhere. Some communities fought back. Most famously, a Canadian journalist who had moved her family to Manhattan in the early 1950s led a campaign to stop the destruction of her local park. Describing her alarm at its proposed replacement with an expressway, Jane Jacobs called on her mayor (市长) to champion “New York as a decent place to live, and not just rush through.” Similar campaigns occurred in Australia in the late 1960s and 1970s as well. Although these campaigns were widespread, the reality is that the majority of the western cities were completely redesigned around the needs of the motor car. The number of cars on roads has been increasing rapidly. In Australia we now have over twenty million cars for just over twenty-six million people, among the highest rate of car ownership in the world. We invest a lot in roads that help us rush through, but we fail to account for the true costs. Do we really recognise what it costs us as a society when children can’t move safely around our communities? The authors of Movement have it right: it’s time to think differently about that street outside your front door. 1. What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1? A. Cars often get stuck on the road. B. Traffic accidents occur frequently. C. People walk less and drive more. D. Pedestrians fail to follow the rules. 2. What were the Canadian journalist and other campaigners trying to do? A. Keep their cities livable. B. Promote cultural diversity. C. Help the needy families. D. Make expressways accessible. 3. What can be inferred about the campaigns in Australia in the late 1960s and 1970s? A. They boosted the sales of cars. B. They turned out largely ineffective. C. They won government support. D. They advocated building new parks. 4. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Why the Rush? B. What‘s Next? C. Where to Stay? D. Who to Blame? ( 1 ． Most famously, a Canadian journalist who had moved her family to Manhattan in the early 1950s led a campaign to stop the destruction of her local park. 抓标志： 关系代词 who 引导定语从句；不定式短语 to stop... 作目的状语 判类型： 主句＋ who 引导的定语从句（修饰 journalist ）＋不定式短语作目的状语 试翻译： 最著名的是，一位在 20 世纪 50 年代初将家搬到曼哈顿的加拿大记者发起了一场运动，以阻止当地公园被毁。 2 ． Although these campaigns were widespread, the reality is that the majority of the western cities were completely redesigned around the needs of the motor car. 抓标志： 从属连词 Although 引导让步状语从句；连接词 that 引导表语从句 判类型： Although 引导的让步状语从句＋主句（含 that 引导的表语从句） 试翻译： 尽管这些运动非常普遍，但现实是大多数西方城市完全围绕汽车的需求进行了重新设计。 ) ( 词汇 / 短语 词性 释义 pedestrian n./adj. 行人；步行的 mobility n. 流动性，移动能力 pack v. 把 …… 装进，塞进 bother v. 使烦恼，使担忧 call for 短语 呼吁，要求 rethink n./v. 重新思考，反思 destruction n. 摧毁，破坏 make way for 短语 为 …… 让路 campaign n. 运动，活动 expressway n. 高速公路 decent adj. 体面的，像样的 ownership n. 所有权，拥有 account for 短语 说明，解释；占 …… 比例 recognise v. 认识到，承认 ) 【综合实战演练】 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 302 从书信到电子邮件：沟通方式的百年变迁 Passage 2 阅读理解 记叙文 318 一位老人眼中的社区变迁 Passage 3 阅读理解 议论文 290 技术进步是否让我们更幸福？ Passage 4 阅读理解 说明文 310 传统手艺在数字时代的复兴 Passage 5 阅读理解 记叙文 298 重回纸质阅读的旅程 Passage 6 阅读理解七选五 夹叙夹议 212 拥抱变化还是坚守传统？ Passage 7 阅读理解七选五 说明文 348 如何适应快速变化的世界 Passage 8 完形填空 说明文 276 数字时代对人际关系的重塑 Passage 9 完形填空 记叙文 264 一个关于时代变迁的个人故事 Passage 10 语法填空 说明文 252 社交媒体如何改变我们沟通的方式 Passage 1 （2024-2025学年广东广州高一下期末）From Letters to Emails: A Century of Communication Change A century ago, if you wanted to communicate with someone far away, you wrote a letter. You would sit down with paper and pen, carefully compose your thoughts, and then wait—sometimes for weeks—for a reply. The process was slow, but it was also thoughtful. Every word mattered. Today, we communicate instantly. Emails, text messages, and social media posts allow us to share our thoughts in seconds. We can reach anyone, anywhere, at any time. This speed has transformed the way we live and work. Business deals are made in minutes. Friendships are maintained across continents. Information spreads faster than ever before. However, this convenience comes at a cost. Studies show that the average person now receives over 100 messages a day. Many of these messages are brief and superficial. We have become so accustomed to speed that we often forget to think before we send. A careless email can damage a relationship. A thoughtless post can ruin a reputation. The contrast between the two eras raises an important question: Have we gained more than we have lost? On one hand, instant communication has made the world smaller and more connected. On the other hand, we seem to have sacrificed depth for speed, quality for quantity. Perhaps the answer lies not in choosing one over the other, but in learning when to be fast and when to be slow. Some messages deserve careful thought. Some relationships require more than a quick text. In our rush to keep up with the times, we must not forget the value of taking our time. 1. What does the author say about letter writing a century ago? A. It was fast and efficient. B. It required careful thought. C. It was only used for business. D. It was replaced by telegrams. 2. What is one disadvantage of modern communication mentioned in the passage? A. It is too expensive for most people. B. It has made the world less connected. C. Many messages are brief and superficial. D. It takes too long to send a message. 3. What does the author suggest we should do? A. Abandon modern communication completely. B. Learn when to communicate quickly and when to slow down. C. Only use letters for important messages. D. Send fewer messages every day. 4. What is the best title for the passage? A. The History of Letter Writing B. The Speed of Modern Communication C. Communication Then and Now: Gains and Losses D. Why We Should Write More Letters Passage 2 （2024-2025学年湖北武汉高一下期中）A Neighbourhood Transformed When Mr. Chen moved into his Shanghai neighbourhood fifty years ago, it was a quiet place. Children played in the streets. Neighbours sat outside in the evenings, chatting and sharing news. Everyone knew everyone. The local market was filled with familiar faces. Life moved at a gentle pace. Today, the neighbourhood is almost unrecognizable. The old houses have been replaced by high-rise apartments. The narrow streets are now wide roads filled with cars. The market has become a modern supermarket. Many of the old neighbours have moved away, replaced by young professionals who are too busy to stop and chat. "Sometimes I miss the old days," Mr. Chen says with a sigh. "We had less money, but we had more time for each other. Now everyone is rushing. They look at their phones instead of each other." Yet Mr. Chen is not entirely negative about the changes. "There are good things too," he admits. "My grandchildren have better schools. The hospitals are better. We have more choices in everything—food, entertainment, travel. Life is more convenient in many ways." His daughter, who lives in the same neighbourhood, sees things differently. "I understand why Dad misses the past," she says. "But I didn't grow up in that world. For me, this is normal. I like the convenience. I like being connected to the whole world through my phone. I don't think we should romanticize the past—it wasn't perfect either." The contrast between father and daughter reflects a broader truth about change: it is neither entirely good nor entirely bad. Each generation sees the world through its own experience. What one person loses, another gains. The challenge is not to stop change—that is impossible—but to find meaning in both the old and the new. 1. How does Mr. Chen describe the neighbourhood fifty years ago? A. Busy and crowded. B. Quiet and close-knit. C. Poor and uncomfortable. D. Modern and convenient. 2. What does Mr. Chen miss most about the old days? A. The better schools. B. The modern supermarkets. C. The time people had for each other. D. The high-rise apartments. 3. How does Mr. Chen's daughter view the changes? A. She completely agrees with her father. B. She thinks the past was perfect. C. She accepts the changes as normal. D. She wants to move to a different place. 4. What is the author's main message about change? A. Change is always for the better . B. Change should be stopped. C. Change brings both gains and losses. D. Only older people understand change. Passage 3 （2024-2025学年山东青岛高一下期末） Does Technology Make Us Happier? In the past fifty years, technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives. We can now communicate with anyone, anywhere, at any time. We have access to more information than any generation in history. We can travel faster, work more efficiently, and entertain ourselves in ways our grandparents could never have imagined. Yet despite all this progress, studies show that levels of happiness have not increased significantly in developed countries. In fact, some research suggests that people today are more anxious and depressed than previous generations. If technology makes life so much easier, why aren't we happier? One explanation is that technology has changed our expectations. In the past, people accepted that life had its difficulties. They did not expect instant gratification. Today, we have become accustomed to getting what we want immediately. When we have to wait—even for a few seconds—we become impatient and frustrated. Another explanation is that technology has reduced face-to-face interaction. While we may have hundreds of "friends" on social media, many of us have fewer close relationships than people did in the past. Studies consistently show that the quality of our relationships is one of the strongest predictors of happiness. More time spent on screens often means less time spent with loved ones. Technology is not the enemy. It has brought many genuine benefits. But we need to use it wisely. We need to recognize that convenience is not the same as happiness. We need to make time for the things that truly matter: real conversations, meaningful relationships, and moments of quiet reflection. 1. What does the author say about happiness levels in developed countries? A. They have increased significantly. B. They have not increased much. C. They are higher than ever before. D. They are impossible to measure. 2. According to the passage, how has technology changed our expectations? A. We expect things to happen immediately. B. We expect life to be more difficult. C. We expect to have fewer choices. D. We expect to have more face-to-face time. 3. What does the author say about social media "friends"? A. They are always genuine friends. B. They replace the need for real relationships. C. They may not replace close relationships. D. They are the best predictor of happiness. 4. What is the author's advice about technology? A. Abandon technology completely. B. Use technology wisely and make time for real connections. C. Spend more time on social media. D. Only use technology for work purposes. Passage 4 （2024-2025学年湖南长沙高一下月考）The Revival of Traditional Crafts in the Digital Age In an age of mass production and digital convenience, one might expect traditional crafts to be dying out. Yet the opposite is happening. From hand-thrown pottery to woven textiles, traditional crafts are experiencing a remarkable revival. Part of this revival is driven by a reaction against the impersonal nature of modern life. "When everything is made by machines, nothing feels special," says Li Wei, a young potter who left a corporate job to pursue ceramics. "There's something deeply satisfying about creating something with your hands—something that has its own imperfections and character." Social media has played an unexpected role in this revival. Platforms like Instagram and Xiaohongshu have allowed artisans to reach global audiences. Videos of craftspeople at work—throwing clay, weaving fabric, carving wood—attract millions of views. The appeal is not just aesthetic; it is also aspirational. People are drawn to the idea of a slower, more meaningful way of life. Educational institutions have also contributed to the trend. Many universities now offer courses in traditional crafts alongside more conventional subjects. Young people are increasingly interested in learning skills that connect them to their cultural heritage. However, the revival is not without its challenges. Traditional crafts are often labor-intensive and difficult to sustain economically. Many artisans struggle to make a living from their work. There is also the risk that crafts become commodified—reduced to mere decorations rather than living traditions. Despite these challenges, the revival of traditional crafts offers an important lesson: in a world of constant change, there is still value in the old ways. The crafts remind us that some things—beauty, skill, human touch—cannot be replicated by machines. 1. What does the author say about traditional crafts today? A. They are dying out quickly. B. They are experiencing a revival. C. They are only popular among older people. D. They have been replaced by machines. 2. Why does Li Wei prefer making pottery by hand? A. It is faster than machine production. B. It allows him to make more money. C. There is satisfaction in creating something with imperfections. D. He wants to impress his friends. 3. How has social media contributed to the craft revival? A. By allowing artisans to reach wider audiences. B. By making crafts cheaper to buy. C. By replacing traditional marketing methods. D. By teaching crafts to young people. 4. What challenge do traditional crafts face? A. They are too easy to learn. B. They are not popular with young people. C. They are difficult to sustain economically. D. They have become too commercialized. Passage 5 （2024-2025学年福建厦门高一下期中）My Journey Back to Paper For years, I was a devoted digital reader. My e-reader held thousands of books. I could carry an entire library in my bag. I loved the convenience—instant downloads, adjustable fonts, and the ability to read in the dark. I could not imagine ever going back to paper. Then, during a long power outage, my e-reader died. With nothing else to do, I picked up a dusty paperback from my shelf. The experience was unexpected. The weight of the book in my hands, the smell of the paper, the satisfaction of turning each page—I had forgotten how much I enjoyed these sensations. I started alternating between digital and paper reading. What I discovered surprised me. When I read on my e-reader, I often skimmed. I read quickly, jumping from one book to another. My attention was fragmented. When I read a physical book, however, I read more slowly and carefully. I remembered more of what I read. I found myself thinking more deeply about the content. This is not to say that digital reading is bad. It is incredibly convenient and has made reading more accessible to millions of people. But I have come to appreciate that different media suit different purposes. For quick information, digital is ideal. For deep engagement, paper has its advantages. Now, I use both. I read news and articles on my devices. But for books I want to truly absorb—the ones that demand my full attention—I turn to paper. I have learned that in our rush to embrace the new, we should not forget what the old still has to offer. 1. What was the author's attitude toward digital reading before the power outage? A. He was skeptical about it. B. He strongly preferred it. C. He had never tried it. D. He thought it was too expensive. 2. What happened during the power outage? A. The author's e-reader broke permanently. B. The author discovered the pleasure of paper reading. C. The author decided to stop reading. D. The author bought a new e-reader. 3. How did the author's reading behaviour differ between digital and paper? A. He read faster on paper. B. He remembered more from paper reading. C. He preferred digital for deep reading. D. He read the same way on both media. 4. What is the author's final conclusion about reading media? A. Digital reading should be abandoned. B. Paper reading is always better. C. Different media suit different purposes. D. Only physical books are worth reading. Passage 6 （2024-2025学年广东深圳高一下期末） Change is the only constant in life. [1] Some people embrace it with open arms, while others resist it with all their might. The difference in our responses often determines how well we navigate life's transitions. [2]_____They see change as a threat to their comfort and security. They prefer the familiar, even when the familiar is no longer serving them well. This resistance often stems from fear—fear of the unknown, fear of failure, or fear of losing control. On the other hand, those who embrace change tend to be more adaptable and resilient. [3 ]_____They understand that growth requires stepping out of comfort zones. They view challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles. The good news is that our attitude toward change is not fixed. [4]_____It starts with small steps: trying new things, meeting new people, or simply changing our daily routines. Each small act of embracing change builds our confidence and flexibility. [5]_____While it is important to adapt, it is equally important to know what should remain constant—our values, our integrity, and our relationships with loved ones. The wise person knows when to change and when to stand firm. Ultimately, change is neither good nor bad in itself. It is our response to change that determines its impact on our lives. By developing a healthier relationship with change, we can transform it from a source of anxiety into a source of growth. A．Change can be frightening for many people. B．It is a skill that can be developed over time. C．We are constantly surrounded by change in every aspect of life. D．Embracing change does not mean abandoning everything that matters. E．They see change as an opportunity for learning and self-improvement. F．The pace of change in the modern world is faster than ever before. G．Some changes are welcome, while others are not. Passage 7 （2024-2025学年湖北武汉高一下期末） The world is changing faster than ever before. Technology, society, and culture are all in constant flux. [1]_____Yet many people find change difficult to handle. Here are some strategies to help you adapt more effectively. First, acknowledge your feelings about change. It is normal to feel anxious, uncertain, or even fearful when facing something new. [2]_____By recognizing these emotions, you can begin to work through them rather than being controlled by them. Second, focus on what you can control. [3]_____Rather than worrying about things beyond your influence, direct your energy toward areas where you can make a difference—your own actions, your responses, and your choices. Third, maintain a growth mindset. [4]_____Instead of seeing challenges as threats, view them as opportunities to learn and develop. Ask yourself: "What can I learn from this experience?" This shift in perspective can transform anxiety into excitement. Fourth, build a support network. [5]_____Sharing your concerns and experiences with others can provide comfort, perspective, and practical advice. Knowing that you are not alone in facing change can make it feel less overwhelming. Finally, practice self-compassion. Adapting to change takes time. Be patient with yourself. Celebrate small victories along the way. Remember that every person—even those who seem to handle change effortlessly—experiences difficulty and uncertainty at times. A．Some changes are within our control, while others are not. B．In times of change, connection with others becomes even more important. C．Many of us struggle to keep up with the pace of modern life. D．People with a growth mindset believe that abilities can be developed through effort. E．Acknowledging your feelings is the first step toward managing them. F．Change is inevitable, but suffering is optional. G．Try to find the positive side of every change. Passage 8 （2024-2025学年山东济南高一下期末） In 1980, a young man named Steve Jobs visited Xerox's research center and saw something that would change the world: a graphical user interface (GUI) with icons, windows, and a mouse. He was so [1]_____by what he saw that he immediately set his team to work on creating a similar system for Apple computers. The result was the Macintosh, [2]_____revolutionized personal computing. What made Jobs different from others who had seen the same technology was his [3]_____to recognize its potential. While Xerox's researchers viewed the GUI as an interesting experiment, Jobs saw it as the [4]_____of computing's future. He understood that technology was not just about [5]_____—it was about how people would interact with machines. This story [6]_____an important lesson about change: it is not enough to simply observe change; we must also be willing to [7]_____it. Throughout history, those who have [8]_____the greatest impact are not those who merely witnessed change, but those who actively [9]_____it. Consider the [10]_____of photography. When digital cameras first appeared, many traditional photographers dismissed them as [11]_____. They insisted that film was superior. Today, film photography is a niche hobby, while digital photography is [12]_____. The photographers who [13]_____digital technology early on thrived; those who resisted it were left behind. The same pattern [14]_____in almost every field—from music to medicine, from education to transportation. Those who [15]_____change often find themselves obsolete. Those who embrace it find new opportunities. 1. A. confused B. impressed C. worried D. amused 2. A. who B. which C. what D. whom 3. A. ability B. desire C. courage D. excuse 4. A. end B. beginning C. middle D. opposite 5. A. art B. entertainment C. functionality D. complexity 6. A. ignores B. challenges C. illustrates D. complicates 7. A. ignore B. embrace C. observe D. oppose 8. A. avoided B. faced C. made D. reduced 9. A. resisted B. shaped C. watched D. feared 10. A. history B. future C. invention D. decline 11. A. revolutionary B. outdated C. expensive D. inferior 12. A. rare B. expensive C. universal D. declining 13. A. rejected B. feared C. adopted D. avoided 14. A. disappears B. repeats C. originates D. ends 15. A. resist B. welcome C. study D. ignore Passage 9 （2024-2025学年湖南长沙高一下期中） My grandfather was born in 1940, in a world very different from today. He grew up without television, let alone smartphones or the internet. His [1]_____of communication was the handwritten letter, and his [2]_____of news was the daily newspaper. When I was a child, I found his stories about the "old days" [3]_____. I could not imagine a world without instant messaging and video calls. To me, his world seemed [4]_____and inconvenient. I [5]_____him for not using a computer, for still writing letters by hand, for preferring the radio to streaming services. Then, one summer, I spent three weeks with him without my phone. At first, I felt [6]_____and restless. I kept reaching for a device that wasn't there. But gradually, something [7]_____. I started to notice things I had been missing—the sound of birds in the morning, the [8]_____of a good book, the pleasure of a long conversation without interruptions. My grandfather taught me to play chess, a game he had learned from his own father. We played every evening. There were no notifications, no distractions—just the [9]_____of the pieces on the board and the quiet satisfaction of thinking. I [10]_____that his world was not inferior to mine; it was simply different. When I returned home, I did not abandon my devices. But I [11]_____some of my grandfather's habits. I started writing letters to friends. I [12]_____my phone during meals. I made time for quiet moments. The times have changed, and I would not want to go back. But I have learned that progress does not mean [13]_____everything old. The [14]_____is not between old and new, but between mindless consumption and [15]_____engagement. My grandfather taught me that. 1. A. method B. invention C. discovery D. creation 2. A. production B. source C. quality D. speed 3. A. exciting B. boring C. fascinating D. confusing 4. A. modern B. efficient C. advanced D. slow 5. A. thanked B. admired C. pitied D. respected 6. A. free B. anxious C. relieved D. confident 7. A. changed B. remained C. disappeared D. worsened 8. A. cover B. price C. smell D. weight 9. A. noise B. movement C. colour D. shape 10. A. doubted B. realized C. denied D. forgot 11. A. abandoned B. criticized C. adopted D. rejected 12. A. checked B. answered C. used D. put away 13. A. preserving B. rejecting C. improving D. remembering 14. A. choice B. conflict C. similarity D. connection 15. A. mindless B. casual C. meaningful D. occasional Passage 10 （2024-2025学年广东广州高一下期末） The way we communicate has changed dramatically over the past century. In the early 1900s, the [1]______ (write) letter was the primary means of long-distance communication. People would spend hours composing their thoughts, carefully choosing each word before [2]______ (seal) the envelope and sending it on its journey. The invention of the telephone [3]______ (bring) a revolutionary change. For the first time, people could hear each other's voices across great distances. However, early telephone calls were expensive and often [4]______ (limit) to short conversations. The late 20th century saw the rise of email and instant messaging. These technologies made communication faster and [5]______ (convenient) than ever before. A message that once took weeks to arrive could now be delivered in seconds. The world was becoming smaller, [6]______ connections were becoming easier. Today, we live in the age of social media. Platforms like WeChat, TikTok, and Instagram allow us to share our lives with hundreds of people instantly. We post photos, update our status, and respond to messages [7]______ (immediate). The speed of communication is [8]______ (believable). Yet with all this convenience comes a question: have we lost something in the process? The art of letter writing, with [9]______ patience and thoughtfulness it required, is largely forgotten. Many young people have never written a letter [10]______ hand. While we are more connected than ever, some argue that we are also more disconnected from each other in meaningful ways. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ ( 1 / 16 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Times change! 新旧时代社会和生活等的对比及改变 单元阅读精练 Not long ago, I came across a box of letters my grandmother had kept for over sixty years. The envelopes were yellowed, the handwriting elegant and precise. Each letter told a story—of a first date, of wartime separation, of a parent's pride in a child's achievement. As I read them, I realized that I was holding something increasingly rare: evidence of a slower, more deliberate way of communicating. In my grandmother's youth, writing a letter was an event. You sat down with paper and pen, composed your thoughts carefully, and sent your words into the world with no guarantee of a reply. Letters could take weeks to arrive. They could be lost, delayed, or misdirected. And yet, people wrote. They wrote because it was the only way to bridge distance, to maintain relationships, to say the things that needed to be said. Today, we communicate at the speed of light. A text message travels across the world in milliseconds. We can video-call someone on the other side of the planet as if they were in the same room. We share our thoughts, our meals, our moods with hundreds of people instantly. The barriers of time and space that once defined human connection have all but disappeared. But something has been lost in this transition. The letter required patience—not just in the writing, but in the waiting. It required commitment; you couldn't take back a word once the ink had dried. It required thought; you couldn't dash off a letter the way you dash off a text. The letter was a gift of time, and receiving one felt like being honored. The text message, by contrast, is disposable. It arrives, we read it, we reply, and it disappears into the digital noise. We send dozens, hundreds, thousands of messages, and few of them are worth remembering. The convenience is undeniable, but so is the shallowness. We have gained speed and lost depth; we have gained reach and lost intimacy. This is not to say that we should abandon modern communication and return to quill and ink. The benefits of digital connection are real and powerful. We can maintain friendships across continents, collaborate with colleagues in different time zones, and access information instantly. The world is more connected than ever before. Yet perhaps we can learn something from my grandmother's letters. Perhaps we can slow down, if only occasionally, and choose our words with care. Perhaps we can recognize that not all communication is created equal—that some messages deserve more than a thumb-typed emoji. Perhaps we can remember that technology is a tool, not a replacement for human connection. The times have changed. They always do. But the human need for meaning, for connection, for words that matter—that has not changed at all. In the end, what matters is not the medium but the message, not the speed but the sincerity. My grandmother knew this. The question is whether we, in our rush to keep up with the times, have forgotten it. 【译文欣赏】 不久前，我偶然发现了一盒祖母保存了六十多年的信件。信封已经泛黄，字迹优雅而工整。每一封信都讲述着一个故事——一次初次约会、战时的分离、父母对孩子成就的骄傲。当我阅读这些信件时，我意识到我手中握着的是某种日益稀有的东西：一种更缓慢、更审慎的沟通方式的证据。 在祖母年轻的时代，写信是一件大事。你坐下来，拿出纸和笔，仔细斟酌你的想法，然后把你的话语送入世界，不保证会有回复。信件可能需要数周才能到达。它们可能丢失、延误或投递错误。然而，人们仍然写信。他们写信，因为这是跨越距离、维系关系、说出需要说的话的唯一方式。 今天，我们以光速沟通。一条短信在毫秒内穿越世界。我们可以视频呼叫地球另一端的人，仿佛他们就在同一个房间。我们即刻与数百人分享我们的想法、我们的餐食、我们的情绪。曾经定义人际联系的时空障碍几乎完全消失了。 但在这场转变中，我们也失去了一些东西。信件需要耐心——不仅是写信的耐心，还有等待的耐心。它需要承诺；墨水一旦干透，你就无法收回任何一个字。它需要思考；你不能像发短信那样匆匆写就一封信。信件是时间的礼物，收到一封就像被赋予了荣耀。 相比之下，短信是一次性的。它到达，我们阅读，我们回复，然后它消失在数字噪音中。我们发送几十条、几百条、几千条信息，其中几乎没有几条值得记住。便利性不可否认，但浅薄也是如此。我们获得了速度，却失去了深度；我们获得了广度，却失去了亲密。 这并不是说我们应该放弃现代通信，回到羽毛笔和墨水。数字连接的好处是真实而强大的。我们可以跨越大陆维持友谊，与不同时区的同事合作，即时获取信息。世界比以往任何时候都更加紧密相连。 然而，也许我们可以从祖母的信件中学到一些东西。也许我们可以放慢脚步，哪怕只是偶尔，用心选择我们的词语。也许我们可以认识到，并非所有的沟通都是平等的——有些信息值得的不仅仅是一个用拇指打出的表情符号。也许我们可以记住，技术是工具，而不是人际连接的替代品。 时代变了。它们总是在变。但人类对意义、对连接、对重要话语的需求——从未改变。归根结底，重要的不是媒介，而是信息；不是速度，而是真诚。我的祖母明白这一点。问题在于，在我们急于跟上时代的步伐时，我们是否已经忘记了这一点。 【词汇积累】 deliberate [dɪˈlɪbərət] adj. 审慎的，故意的 evidence [ˈevɪdəns] n. 证据，迹象 compose [kəmˈpəʊz] v. 撰写，组成 guarantee [ˌɡærənˈtiː] n. 保证，担保 misdirect [ˌmɪsdəˈrekt] v. 误导，寄错 bridge [brɪdʒ] v. 弥合，架桥 transition [trænˈzɪʃn] n. 过渡，转变 commitment [kəˈmɪtmənt] n. 承诺，投入 【知识拓展】 一、书信文化的历史价值 在数字时代之前，书信是远距离沟通的主要方式。书信不仅是信息传递的工具，更是情感和思想的载体。历史上的许多重要书信——如美国开国元勋的通信、艺术家的书信集——至今仍是研究历史和文化的重要资料。书信的书写过程本身就是一种思考和情感表达的训练。 二、数字时代的沟通变革 互联网和移动通信技术彻底改变了人类的沟通方式。即时通讯工具（如微信、WhatsApp）、社交媒体平台（如Facebook、Instagram）和视频通话技术让人与人之间的联系变得更加便捷和即时。据估计，全球每天发送的短信数量超过200亿条。然而，这种便利也带来了注意力分散、沟通浅表化等问题。 三、传统与现代的平衡 面对技术变革，如何在享受便利的同时保持沟通的深度和质量，成为当代人需要思考的问题。一些学者和作家提倡“数字极简主义”，即有意识地减少数字设备的使用，回归更有意义的沟通方式。这并非反对技术进步，而是呼吁在快与慢、浅与深之间找到平衡。 【词汇延伸】 come across偶然发现 bridge the distance跨越距离 maintain relationships维系关系 dash off匆忙写就 digital noise数字噪音 slow down放慢脚步 keep up with the times跟上时代 all but disappeared几乎完全消失 by contrast相比之下 created equal生而平等（此处引申为“同等重要”） 【高考真题链接】 （2025·新高考全国Ⅰ卷·阅读理解C篇） While safety improvements might have been made to our streets in recent years, transport studies also show declines in pedestrian (行人) mobility, especially among young children. Many parents say there’s too much traffic on the roads for their children to walk safely to school, so they pack them into the car instead. Dutch authors Thalia Verkade and Marco te Brömmelstroet are bothered by facts like these. In their new book Movement: How to Take Back Our Streets and Transform Our Lives, they call for a rethink of our streets and the role they play in our lives. Life on city streets started to change decades ago. Whole neighbourhoods were destroyed to make way for new road networks and kids had to play elsewhere. Some communities fought back. Most famously, a Canadian journalist who had moved her family to Manhattan in the early 1950s led a campaign to stop the destruction of her local park. Describing her alarm at its proposed replacement with an expressway, Jane Jacobs called on her mayor (市长) to champion “New York as a decent place to live, and not just rush through.” Similar campaigns occurred in Australia in the late 1960s and 1970s as well. Although these campaigns were widespread, the reality is that the majority of the western cities were completely redesigned around the needs of the motor car. The number of cars on roads has been increasing rapidly. In Australia we now have over twenty million cars for just over twenty-six million people, among the highest rate of car ownership in the world. We invest a lot in roads that help us rush through, but we fail to account for the true costs. Do we really recognise what it costs us as a society when children can’t move safely around our communities? The authors of Movement have it right: it’s time to think differently about that street outside your front door. 1. What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1? A. Cars often get stuck on the road. B. Traffic accidents occur frequently. C. People walk less and drive more. D. Pedestrians fail to follow the rules. 2. What were the Canadian journalist and other campaigners trying to do? A. Keep their cities livable. B. Promote cultural diversity. C. Help the needy families. D. Make expressways accessible. 3. What can be inferred about the campaigns in Australia in the late 1960s and 1970s? A. They boosted the sales of cars. B. They turned out largely ineffective. C. They won government support. D. They advocated building new parks. 4. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Why the Rush? B. What‘s Next? C. Where to Stay? D. Who to Blame? 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章以交通方式变迁为切入点，通过分析“车轮上的生活”对传统生活方式的冲击——从社区被道路网络摧毁、儿童失去户外活动空间，到汽车拥有量持续攀升——揭示了现代城市在为汽车让路的过程中所付出的社会代价。文章启发读者运用批判性思维反思城市规划中的可持续发展理念，呼吁重新思考街道在我们生活中应扮演的角色。 【答案与解析】 1. C 【解析】细节理解题。 根据文章第一段“transport studies also show declines in pedestrian mobility, especially among young children. Many parents say there’s too much traffic on the roads for their children to walk safely to school, so they pack them into the car instead.（交通研究也显示行人流动性下降，尤其是年幼儿童。许多家长表示路上车辆太多，孩子无法安全步行上学，于是他们选择开车送孩子。）”可知，作者指出的现象是人们步行减少、开车增多。选项C“People walk less and drive more.（人们步行减少，开车增多）”准确概括了此现象。选项A（汽车经常堵在路上）和选项B（交通事故频发）文中未提及；选项D（行人不遵守规则）与原文“步行减少”的原因不符。 2. A 【解析】细节理解题。 根据文章第三段，加拿大记者简·雅各布斯发起运动阻止当地公园被高速公路取代，她呼吁市长将纽约建设成“a decent place to live, and not just rush through（一个适合居住的地方，而不仅仅是匆匆穿行的地方）”。由此可知，她和其他的活动人士试图保持城市的宜居性。选项A“Keep their cities livable.（保持城市宜居）”正确。选项B（促进文化多样性）、选项C（帮助贫困家庭）和选项D（让高速公路更便利）均与文意不符——雅各布斯恰恰是反对修建高速公路的。 3. B 【解析】推理判断题。 根据文章第四段“Although these campaigns were widespread, the reality is that the majority of the western cities were completely redesigned around the needs of the motor car.（尽管这些运动非常普遍，但现实是大多数西方城市完全围绕汽车的需求进行了重新设计。）”可知，虽然澳大利亚等地的抗议运动很普遍，但并未改变城市被汽车主导的结局，汽车数量仍在迅速增长。由此可推断，这些运动“largely ineffective（在很大程度上未取得成效）”。选项B正确。选项A（它们促进了汽车销售）和选项D（它们倡导建设新公园）在文中无依据；选项C（它们赢得了政府支持）与事实相反——城市最终被重新设计以满足汽车需求，说明运动并未获得政府支持。 4. A 【解析】主旨大意题。 本文围绕“交通方式的变迁及其对城市生活的影响”展开。文章开篇指出现代人步行减少、开车增多的现象，继而回顾了街道生活被道路网络改变的历史，最后指出“we invest a lot in roads that help us rush through（我们在帮助我们匆匆穿行的道路上投入了大量资金）”，但忽视了真正的社会代价。全文反复出现“rush through”这一意象，且原文选自题为 Why the rush? 的文章。选项A“Why the Rush?（为何如此匆忙？）”既点明了汽车时代人们匆匆穿行的现象，又引导读者反思这一现象背后的代价，是最佳标题。选项B“What‘s Next?（接下来是什么？）”过于空泛；选项C“Where to Stay?（该留在哪里？）”偏离主 ( 命题特点 标题归纳题是阅读理解中的高频题型，主要考查考生对文章整体内容的理解和概括能力。它要求考生在通读全文的基础上，用最简洁、最准确的语言提炼出文章的核心主题。标题归纳题在高考中通常出现在说明文或议论文的最后一题，选项往往以疑问句或短语形式呈现，具有较强的概括性和吸引力。 命题规律 1. 文章 首尾段常考 ：说明文和议论文的首段通常引出话题，尾段进行总结升华，标题往往可以从首尾段的呼应中找到线索。 2. 反复出现的关键词常考：文章中多次出现的关键词或核心概念往往是标题的重要线索。 3. 原文标题常考：高考阅读文章多选自外刊，原文标题有时会被保留或改编为选项。 标题归纳题解题思维 1. 通读全文，抓住核心话题：明确文章围绕什么主题展开，是 “ 什么现象 ”“ 什么问题 ” 还是 “ 什么观点 ” 。 2. 关注首尾段：首段引出的话题和尾段总结的观点往往指向文章的核心。 3. 寻找关键词：文章中反复出现的词汇通常是标题的核心要素。 并确定可推论的依据，准确理解文中的已知部分，再结合语境和常识推论出未知部分和作者的言外之意。 4. 排除干扰选项： - 过于宽泛：选项涵盖范围大于文章实际内容。 - 过于片面：选项只概括了文章的某一部分。 - 偏离主题：选项与文章核心话题无关。 - 哗众取宠：选项 虽吸引 眼球但与内容不符。 )题；选项D“Who to Blame?（该怪谁？）”带有指责意味，不符合文章客观分析的基调。 ( 1 ． Most famously, a Canadian journalist who had moved her family to Manhattan in the early 1950s led a campaign to stop the destruction of her local park. 抓标志： 关系代词 who 引导定语从句；不定式短语 to stop... 作目的状语 判类型： 主句＋ who 引导的定语从句（修饰 journalist ）＋不定式短语作目的状语 试翻译： 最著名的是，一位在 20 世纪 50 年代初将家搬到曼哈顿的加拿大记者发起了一场运动，以阻止当地公园被毁。 2 ． Although these campaigns were widespread, the reality is that the majority of the western cities were completely redesigned around the needs of the motor car. 抓标志： 从属连词 Although 引导让步状语从句；连接词 that 引导表语从句 判类型： Although 引导的让步状语从句＋主句（含 that 引导的表语从句） 试翻译： 尽管这些运动非常普遍，但现实是大多数西方城市完全围绕汽车的需求进行了重新设计。 ) ( 词汇 / 短语 词性 释义 pedestrian n./adj. 行人；步行的 mobility n. 流动性，移动能力 pack v. 把 …… 装进，塞进 bother v. 使烦恼，使担忧 call for 短语 呼吁，要求 rethink n./v. 重新思考，反思 destruction n. 摧毁，破坏 make way for 短语 为 …… 让路 campaign n. 运动，活动 expressway n. 高速公路 decent adj. 体面的，像样的 ownership n. 所有权，拥有 account for 短语 说明，解释；占 …… 比例 recognise v. 认识到，承认 ) 【综合实战演练】 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 302 从书信到电子邮件：沟通方式的百年变迁 Passage 2 阅读理解 记叙文 318 一位老人眼中的社区变迁 Passage 3 阅读理解 议论文 290 技术进步是否让我们更幸福？ Passage 4 阅读理解 说明文 310 传统手艺在数字时代的复兴 Passage 5 阅读理解 记叙文 298 重回纸质阅读的旅程 Passage 6 阅读理解七选五 夹叙夹议 212 拥抱变化还是坚守传统？ Passage 7 阅读理解七选五 说明文 348 如何适应快速变化的世界 Passage 8 完形填空 说明文 276 数字时代对人际关系的重塑 Passage 9 完形填空 记叙文 264 一个关于时代变迁的个人故事 Passage 10 语法填空 说明文 252 社交媒体如何改变我们沟通的方式 Passage 1 （2024-2025学年广东广州高一下期末）From Letters to Emails: A Century of Communication Change A century ago, if you wanted to communicate with someone far away, you wrote a letter. You would sit down with paper and pen, carefully compose your thoughts, and then wait—sometimes for weeks—for a reply. The process was slow, but it was also thoughtful. Every word mattered. Today, we communicate instantly. Emails, text messages, and social media posts allow us to share our thoughts in seconds. We can reach anyone, anywhere, at any time. This speed has transformed the way we live and work. Business deals are made in minutes. Friendships are maintained across continents. Information spreads faster than ever before. However, this convenience comes at a cost. Studies show that the average person now receives over 100 messages a day. Many of these messages are brief and superficial. We have become so accustomed to speed that we often forget to think before we send. A careless email can damage a relationship. A thoughtless post can ruin a reputation. The contrast between the two eras raises an important question: Have we gained more than we have lost? On one hand, instant communication has made the world smaller and more connected. On the other hand, we seem to have sacrificed depth for speed, quality for quantity. Perhaps the answer lies not in choosing one over the other, but in learning when to be fast and when to be slow. Some messages deserve careful thought. Some relationships require more than a quick text. In our rush to keep up with the times, we must not forget the value of taking our time. 1. What does the author say about letter writing a century ago? A. It was fast and efficient. B. It required careful thought. C. It was only used for business. D. It was replaced by telegrams. 2. What is one disadvantage of modern communication mentioned in the passage? A. It is too expensive for most people. B. It has made the world less connected. C. Many messages are brief and superficial. D. It takes too long to send a message. 3. What does the author suggest we should do? A. Abandon modern communication completely. B. Learn when to communicate quickly and when to slow down. C. Only use letters for important messages. D. Send fewer messages every day. 4. What is the best title for the passage? A. The History of Letter Writing B. The Speed of Modern Communication C. Communication Then and Now: Gains and Losses D. Why We Should Write More Letters 【答案】1.B 2.C 3.B 4.C 【解析】1. 细节理解题。根据第一段"You would sit down with paper and pen, carefully compose your thoughts"可知，过去的书信写作需要仔细思考。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段"Many of these messages are brief and superficial"可知，现代沟通的缺点之一是许多信息简短而肤浅。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段"learning when to be fast and when to be slow"可知，作者建议学会在何时快速沟通、何时放慢脚步。故选B。 4. 主旨大意题。文章对比了过去书信沟通与现代即时通讯的得失，标题C"沟通的过去与现在：得与失"最符合主旨。故选C。 Passage 2 （2024-2025学年湖北武汉高一下期中）A Neighbourhood Transformed When Mr. Chen moved into his Shanghai neighbourhood fifty years ago, it was a quiet place. Children played in the streets. Neighbours sat outside in the evenings, chatting and sharing news. Everyone knew everyone. The local market was filled with familiar faces. Life moved at a gentle pace. Today, the neighbourhood is almost unrecognizable. The old houses have been replaced by high-rise apartments. The narrow streets are now wide roads filled with cars. The market has become a modern supermarket. Many of the old neighbours have moved away, replaced by young professionals who are too busy to stop and chat. "Sometimes I miss the old days," Mr. Chen says with a sigh. "We had less money, but we had more time for each other. Now everyone is rushing. They look at their phones instead of each other." Yet Mr. Chen is not entirely negative about the changes. "There are good things too," he admits. "My grandchildren have better schools. The hospitals are better. We have more choices in everything—food, entertainment, travel. Life is more convenient in many ways." His daughter, who lives in the same neighbourhood, sees things differently. "I understand why Dad misses the past," she says. "But I didn't grow up in that world. For me, this is normal. I like the convenience. I like being connected to the whole world through my phone. I don't think we should romanticize the past—it wasn't perfect either." The contrast between father and daughter reflects a broader truth about change: it is neither entirely good nor entirely bad. Each generation sees the world through its own experience. What one person loses, another gains. The challenge is not to stop change—that is impossible—but to find meaning in both the old and the new. 1. How does Mr. Chen describe the neighbourhood fifty years ago? A. Busy and crowded. B. Quiet and close-knit. C. Poor and uncomfortable. D. Modern and convenient. 2. What does Mr. Chen miss most about the old days? A. The better schools. B. The modern supermarkets. C. The time people had for each other. D. The high-rise apartments. 3. How does Mr. Chen's daughter view the changes? A. She completely agrees with her father. B. She thinks the past was perfect. C. She accepts the changes as normal. D. She wants to move to a different place. 4. What is the author's main message about change? A. Change is always for the better . B. Change should be stopped. C. Change brings both gains and losses. D. Only older people understand change. 【答案】1.B 2.C 3.C 4.C 【解析】1. 细节理解题。根据第一段"it was a quiet place"和"Everyone knew everyone"可知，五十年前的社区安静而紧密。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段"We had less money, but we had more time for each other"可知，陈先生最怀念的是人们有更多时间彼此相处。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据第五段"For me, this is normal"可知，女儿认为变化是正常的。故选C。 4. 主旨大意题。根据最后一段"it is neither entirely good nor entirely bad"和"find meaning in both the old and the new"可知，作者认为变化带来得与失。故选C。 Passage 3 （2024-2025学年山东青岛高一下期末） Does Technology Make Us Happier? In the past fifty years, technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives. We can now communicate with anyone, anywhere, at any time. We have access to more information than any generation in history. We can travel faster, work more efficiently, and entertain ourselves in ways our grandparents could never have imagined. Yet despite all this progress, studies show that levels of happiness have not increased significantly in developed countries. In fact, some research suggests that people today are more anxious and depressed than previous generations. If technology makes life so much easier, why aren't we happier? One explanation is that technology has changed our expectations. In the past, people accepted that life had its difficulties. They did not expect instant gratification. Today, we have become accustomed to getting what we want immediately. When we have to wait—even for a few seconds—we become impatient and frustrated. Another explanation is that technology has reduced face-to-face interaction. While we may have hundreds of "friends" on social media, many of us have fewer close relationships than people did in the past. Studies consistently show that the quality of our relationships is one of the strongest predictors of happiness. More time spent on screens often means less time spent with loved ones. Technology is not the enemy. It has brought many genuine benefits. But we need to use it wisely. We need to recognize that convenience is not the same as happiness. We need to make time for the things that truly matter: real conversations, meaningful relationships, and moments of quiet reflection. 1. What does the author say about happiness levels in developed countries? A. They have increased significantly. B. They have not increased much. C. They are higher than ever before. D. They are impossible to measure. 2. According to the passage, how has technology changed our expectations? A. We expect things to happen immediately. B. We expect life to be more difficult. C. We expect to have fewer choices. D. We expect to have more face-to-face time. 3. What does the author say about social media "friends"? A. They are always genuine friends. B. They replace the need for real relationships. C. They may not replace close relationships. D. They are the best predictor of happiness. 4. What is the author's advice about technology? A. Abandon technology completely. B. Use technology wisely and make time for real connections. C. Spend more time on social media. D. Only use technology for work purposes. 【答案】1.B 2.A 3.C 4.B 【解析】1. 细节理解题。根据第二段"levels of happiness have not increased significantly in developed countries"可知，发达国家的幸福感水平并未显著提高。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段"today, we have become accustomed to getting what we want immediately"可知，技术让我们习惯了立即得到想要的东西。故选A。 3. 细节理解题。根据第四段"While we may have hundreds of 'friends' on social media, many of us have fewer close relationships"可知，社交媒体上的朋友可能无法替代亲密关系。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段"use it wisely"和"make time for the things that truly matter"可知，作者建议明智地使用技术，为真正重要的事情留出时间。故选B。 Passage 4 （2024-2025学年湖南长沙高一下月考）The Revival of Traditional Crafts in the Digital Age In an age of mass production and digital convenience, one might expect traditional crafts to be dying out. Yet the opposite is happening. From hand-thrown pottery to woven textiles, traditional crafts are experiencing a remarkable revival. Part of this revival is driven by a reaction against the impersonal nature of modern life. "When everything is made by machines, nothing feels special," says Li Wei, a young potter who left a corporate job to pursue ceramics. "There's something deeply satisfying about creating something with your hands—something that has its own imperfections and character." Social media has played an unexpected role in this revival. Platforms like Instagram and Xiaohongshu have allowed artisans to reach global audiences. Videos of craftspeople at work—throwing clay, weaving fabric, carving wood—attract millions of views. The appeal is not just aesthetic; it is also aspirational. People are drawn to the idea of a slower, more meaningful way of life. Educational institutions have also contributed to the trend. Many universities now offer courses in traditional crafts alongside more conventional subjects. Young people are increasingly interested in learning skills that connect them to their cultural heritage. However, the revival is not without its challenges. Traditional crafts are often labor-intensive and difficult to sustain economically. Many artisans struggle to make a living from their work. There is also the risk that crafts become commodified—reduced to mere decorations rather than living traditions. Despite these challenges, the revival of traditional crafts offers an important lesson: in a world of constant change, there is still value in the old ways. The crafts remind us that some things—beauty, skill, human touch—cannot be replicated by machines. 1. What does the author say about traditional crafts today? A. They are dying out quickly. B. They are experiencing a revival. C. They are only popular among older people. D. They have been replaced by machines. 2. Why does Li Wei prefer making pottery by hand? A. It is faster than machine production. B. It allows him to make more money. C. There is satisfaction in creating something with imperfections. D. He wants to impress his friends. 3. How has social media contributed to the craft revival? A. By allowing artisans to reach wider audiences. B. By making crafts cheaper to buy. C. By replacing traditional marketing methods. D. By teaching crafts to young people. 4. What challenge do traditional crafts face? A. They are too easy to learn. B. They are not popular with young people. C. They are difficult to sustain economically. D. They have become too commercialized. 【答案】1.B 2.C 3.A 4.C 【解析】1. 细节理解题。根据第一段"traditional crafts are experiencing a remarkable revival"可知，传统手工艺正在经历复兴。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段"There's something deeply satisfying about creating something with your hands—something that has its own imperfections and character"可知，李伟喜欢用手制作有瑕疵和个性的东西带来的满足感。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段"allowed artisans to reach global audiences"可知，社交媒体让手工艺人接触到更广泛的受众。故选A。 4. 细节理解题。根据第五段"Traditional crafts are often labor-intensive and difficult to sustain economically"可知，传统手工艺面临经济可持续性的挑战。故选C。 Passage 5 （2024-2025学年福建厦门高一下期中）My Journey Back to Paper For years, I was a devoted digital reader. My e-reader held thousands of books. I could carry an entire library in my bag. I loved the convenience—instant downloads, adjustable fonts, and the ability to read in the dark. I could not imagine ever going back to paper. Then, during a long power outage, my e-reader died. With nothing else to do, I picked up a dusty paperback from my shelf. The experience was unexpected. The weight of the book in my hands, the smell of the paper, the satisfaction of turning each page—I had forgotten how much I enjoyed these sensations. I started alternating between digital and paper reading. What I discovered surprised me. When I read on my e-reader, I often skimmed. I read quickly, jumping from one book to another. My attention was fragmented. When I read a physical book, however, I read more slowly and carefully. I remembered more of what I read. I found myself thinking more deeply about the content. This is not to say that digital reading is bad. It is incredibly convenient and has made reading more accessible to millions of people. But I have come to appreciate that different media suit different purposes. For quick information, digital is ideal. For deep engagement, paper has its advantages. Now, I use both. I read news and articles on my devices. But for books I want to truly absorb—the ones that demand my full attention—I turn to paper. I have learned that in our rush to embrace the new, we should not forget what the old still has to offer. 1. What was the author's attitude toward digital reading before the power outage? A. He was skeptical about it. B. He strongly preferred it. C. He had never tried it. D. He thought it was too expensive. 2. What happened during the power outage? A. The author's e-reader broke permanently. B. The author discovered the pleasure of paper reading. C. The author decided to stop reading. D. The author bought a new e-reader. 3. How did the author's reading behaviour differ between digital and paper? A. He read faster on paper. B. He remembered more from paper reading. C. He preferred digital for deep reading. D. He read the same way on both media. 4. What is the author's final conclusion about reading media? A. Digital reading should be abandoned. B. Paper reading is always better. C. Different media suit different purposes. D. Only physical books are worth reading. 【答案】1.B 2.B 3.B 4.C 【解析】1. 推理判断题。根据第一段"I could not imagine ever going back to paper"可知，作者强烈偏好数字阅读。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段，停电期间作者拿起纸质书阅读，发现重新发现了纸质阅读的乐趣。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段"When I read a physical book, however, I read more slowly and carefully. I remembered more of what I read"可知，纸质阅读时记得更多。故选B。 4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段"different media suit different purposes"可知，作者认为不同的媒介适合不同的目的。故选C。 Passage 6 （2024-2025学年广东深圳高一下期末） Change is the only constant in life. [1] Some people embrace it with open arms, while others resist it with all their might. The difference in our responses often determines how well we navigate life's transitions. [2]_____They see change as a threat to their comfort and security. They prefer the familiar, even when the familiar is no longer serving them well. This resistance often stems from fear—fear of the unknown, fear of failure, or fear of losing control. On the other hand, those who embrace change tend to be more adaptable and resilient. [3 ]_____They understand that growth requires stepping out of comfort zones. They view challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles. The good news is that our attitude toward change is not fixed. [4]_____It starts with small steps: trying new things, meeting new people, or simply changing our daily routines. Each small act of embracing change builds our confidence and flexibility. [5]_____While it is important to adapt, it is equally important to know what should remain constant—our values, our integrity, and our relationships with loved ones. The wise person knows when to change and when to stand firm. Ultimately, change is neither good nor bad in itself. It is our response to change that determines its impact on our lives. By developing a healthier relationship with change, we can transform it from a source of anxiety into a source of growth. A．Change can be frightening for many people. B．It is a skill that can be developed over time. C．We are constantly surrounded by change in every aspect of life. D．Embracing change does not mean abandoning everything that matters. E．They see change as an opportunity for learning and self-improvement. F．The pace of change in the modern world is faster than ever before. G．Some changes are welcome, while others are not. 【答案】1.C 2.A 3.E 4.B 5.D 【解析】1. 前文"Change is the only constant in life"引出变化是生活中唯一不变的主题，C项"我们在生活的方方面面都不断被变化所包围"承接前文，进一步阐述变化的普遍性。故选C。 2. 后文"They see change as a threat to their comfort and security"描述了有些人将变化视为威胁，A项"变化对许多人来说可能令人恐惧"概括了这类人的心理，符合语境。故选A。 3. 前文"those who embrace change tend to be more adaptable"描述了拥抱变化的人的特点，E项"他们将变化视为学习和自我提升的机会"具体说明了这类人的态度，与前文一致。故选E。 4. 前文"our attitude toward change is not fixed"说明态度可以改变，B项"这是一项可以随着时间发展的技能"承接前文，指出这种改变需要时间和练习。故选B。 5. 后文"it is equally important to know what should remain constant"强调坚守不变的事物的重要性，D项"拥抱变化并不意味着放弃重要的事物"作为段落主题句，概括了本段核心观点。故选D。 Passage 7 （2024-2025学年湖北武汉高一下期末） The world is changing faster than ever before. Technology, society, and culture are all in constant flux. [1]_____Yet many people find change difficult to handle. Here are some strategies to help you adapt more effectively. First, acknowledge your feelings about change. It is normal to feel anxious, uncertain, or even fearful when facing something new. [2]_____By recognizing these emotions, you can begin to work through them rather than being controlled by them. Second, focus on what you can control. [3]_____Rather than worrying about things beyond your influence, direct your energy toward areas where you can make a difference—your own actions, your responses, and your choices. Third, maintain a growth mindset. [4]_____Instead of seeing challenges as threats, view them as opportunities to learn and develop. Ask yourself: "What can I learn from this experience?" This shift in perspective can transform anxiety into excitement. Fourth, build a support network. [5]_____Sharing your concerns and experiences with others can provide comfort, perspective, and practical advice. Knowing that you are not alone in facing change can make it feel less overwhelming. Finally, practice self-compassion. Adapting to change takes time. Be patient with yourself. Celebrate small victories along the way. Remember that every person—even those who seem to handle change effortlessly—experiences difficulty and uncertainty at times. A．Some changes are within our control, while others are not. B．In times of change, connection with others becomes even more important. C．Many of us struggle to keep up with the pace of modern life. D．People with a growth mindset believe that abilities can be developed through effort. E．Acknowledging your feelings is the first step toward managing them. F．Change is inevitable, but suffering is optional. G．Try to find the positive side of every change. 【答案】1.C 2.E 3.A 4.D 5.B 【解析】1. 前文提到世界变化越来越快，C项"我们许多人都难以跟上现代生活的节奏"承接前文，指出人们面对快速变化的困境，引出后文应对策略。故选C。 2. 前文提到承认对变化的感受是正常的，E项"承认你的感受是管理它们的第一步"承接前文，强调承认感受的重要性。故选E。 3. 后文"Rather than worrying about things beyond your influence, direct your energy toward areas where you can make a difference"建议关注可控之事，A项"有些变化在我们的控制范围内，有些则不是"作为段落主题句，概括了本段核心观点。故选A。 4. 前文提到"growth mindset"，D项"拥有成长型思维的人相信能力可以通过努力来发展"解释了成长型思维的内涵，与后文"将挑战视为学习机会"相呼应。故选D。 5. 后文"Sharing your concerns and experiences with others"强调与他人分享的重要性，B项"在变化的时代，与他人的联系变得更加重要"作为段落主题句，概括了建立支持网络的意义。故选B。 Passage 8 （2024-2025学年山东济南高一下期末） In 1980, a young man named Steve Jobs visited Xerox's research center and saw something that would change the world: a graphical user interface (GUI) with icons, windows, and a mouse. He was so [1]_____by what he saw that he immediately set his team to work on creating a similar system for Apple computers. The result was the Macintosh, [2]_____revolutionized personal computing. What made Jobs different from others who had seen the same technology was his [3]_____to recognize its potential. While Xerox's researchers viewed the GUI as an interesting experiment, Jobs saw it as the [4]_____of computing's future. He understood that technology was not just about [5]_____—it was about how people would interact with machines. This story [6]_____an important lesson about change: it is not enough to simply observe change; we must also be willing to [7]_____it. Throughout history, those who have [8]_____the greatest impact are not those who merely witnessed change, but those who actively [9]_____it. Consider the [10]_____of photography. When digital cameras first appeared, many traditional photographers dismissed them as [11]_____. They insisted that film was superior. Today, film photography is a niche hobby, while digital photography is [12]_____. The photographers who [13]_____digital technology early on thrived; those who resisted it were left behind. The same pattern [14]_____in almost every field—from music to medicine, from education to transportation. Those who [15]_____change often find themselves obsolete. Those who embrace it find new opportunities. 1. A. confused B. impressed C. worried D. amused 2. A. who B. which C. what D. whom 3. A. ability B. desire C. courage D. excuse 4. A. end B. beginning C. middle D. opposite 5. A. art B. entertainment C. functionality D. complexity 6. A. ignores B. challenges C. illustrates D. complicates 7. A. ignore B. embrace C. observe D. oppose 8. A. avoided B. faced C. made D. reduced 9. A. resisted B. shaped C. watched D. feared 10. A. history B. future C. invention D. decline 11. A. revolutionary B. outdated C. expensive D. inferior 12. A. rare B. expensive C. universal D. declining 13. A. rejected B. feared C. adopted D. avoided 14. A. disappears B. repeats C. originates D. ends 15. A. resist B. welcome C. study D. ignore 【答案】1.B 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.C 7.B 8.C 9.B 10.A 11.D 12.C 13.C 14.B 15.A 【解析】1. 考查动词词义辨析。根据后文"he immediately set his team to work"可知，乔布斯对所看到的技术印象深刻。impressed意为"印象深刻的"。故选B。 2. 考查定语从句关系词。先行词为Macintosh，指物，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，应用which。故选B。 3. 考查名词词义辨析。乔布斯与众不同的是他识别潜力的能力。ability意为"能力"。故选A。 4. 考查名词词义辨析。乔布斯将GUI视为计算未来的开端。beginning意为"开端"。故选B。 5. 考查名词词义辨析。根据后文"how people would interact with machines"可知，技术不仅是关于功能，还关乎人与机器的交互方式。functionality意为"功能性"。故选C。 6. 考查动词词义辨析。这个故事说明了一个重要道理。illustrates意为"说明，阐明"。故选C。 7. 考查动词词义辨析。仅仅观察变化是不够的，还必须愿意拥抱变化。embrace意为"拥抱，接受"。故选B。 8. 考查动词词义辨析。产生最大影响的人。make impact为固定搭配，意为"产生影响"。故选C。 9. 考查动词词义辨析。那些积极塑造变化的人。shaped意为"塑造"。故选B。 10. 考查名词词义辨析。考虑摄影的历史。history意为"历史"。故选A。 11. 考查形容词词义辨析。传统摄影师认为数码相机不如胶片相机。inferior意为"低劣的，不如……的"。故选D。 12. 考查形容词词义辨析。如今数码摄影无处不在。universal意为"普遍的，无处不在的"。故选C。 13. 考查动词词义辨析。早期采用数码技术的摄影师蓬勃发展。adopted意为"采用，采纳"。故选C。 14. 考查动词词义辨析。同样的模式在几乎每个领域重复出现。repeats意为"重复"。故选B。 15. 考查动词词义辨析。那些抵制变化的人往往发现自己过时了。resist意为"抵制，抗拒"。故选A。 Passage 9 （2024-2025学年湖南长沙高一下期中） My grandfather was born in 1940, in a world very different from today. He grew up without television, let alone smartphones or the internet. His [1]_____of communication was the handwritten letter, and his [2]_____of news was the daily newspaper. When I was a child, I found his stories about the "old days" [3]_____. I could not imagine a world without instant messaging and video calls. To me, his world seemed [4]_____and inconvenient. I [5]_____him for not using a computer, for still writing letters by hand, for preferring the radio to streaming services. Then, one summer, I spent three weeks with him without my phone. At first, I felt [6]_____and restless. I kept reaching for a device that wasn't there. But gradually, something [7]_____. I started to notice things I had been missing—the sound of birds in the morning, the [8]_____of a good book, the pleasure of a long conversation without interruptions. My grandfather taught me to play chess, a game he had learned from his own father. We played every evening. There were no notifications, no distractions—just the [9]_____of the pieces on the board and the quiet satisfaction of thinking. I [10]_____that his world was not inferior to mine; it was simply different. When I returned home, I did not abandon my devices. But I [11]_____some of my grandfather's habits. I started writing letters to friends. I [12]_____my phone during meals. I made time for quiet moments. The times have changed, and I would not want to go back. But I have learned that progress does not mean [13]_____everything old. The [14]_____is not between old and new, but between mindless consumption and [15]_____engagement. My grandfather taught me that. 1. A. method B. invention C. discovery D. creation 2. A. production B. source C. quality D. speed 3. A. exciting B. boring C. fascinating D. confusing 4. A. modern B. efficient C. advanced D. slow 5. A. thanked B. admired C. pitied D. respected 6. A. free B. anxious C. relieved D. confident 7. A. changed B. remained C. disappeared D. worsened 8. A. cover B. price C. smell D. weight 9. A. noise B. movement C. colour D. shape 10. A. doubted B. realized C. denied D. forgot 11. A. abandoned B. criticized C. adopted D. rejected 12. A. checked B. answered C. used D. put away 13. A. preserving B. rejecting C. improving D. remembering 14. A. choice B. conflict C. similarity D. connection 15. A. mindless B. casual C. meaningful D. occasional 【答案】1.A 2.B 3.B 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.B 11.C 12.D 13.B 14.A 15.C 【解析】1. 考查名词词义辨析。祖父的沟通方式是手写信件。method意为"方式，方法"。故选A。 2. 考查名词词义辨析。他的新闻来源是日报。source意为"来源"。故选B。 3. 考查形容词词义辨析。作者觉得祖父关于"过去"的故事很无聊。boring意为"无聊的"。故选B。 4. 考查形容词词义辨析。在作者看来，祖父的世界似乎缓慢而不便。slow意为"缓慢的"。故选D。 5. 考查动词词义辨析。作者同情祖父不使用电脑等。pitied意为"同情"。故选C。 6. 考查形容词词义辨析。没有手机，作者感到焦虑不安。anxious意为"焦虑的"。故选B。 7. 考查动词词义辨析。逐渐地，一些事情发生了变化。changed意为"改变"。故选A。 8. 考查名词词义辨析。作者开始注意到一本书的"味道"——指纸质书的独特气味。smell意为"气味"。故选C。 9. 考查名词词义辨析。只有棋盘上棋子的移动。movement意为"移动"。故选B。 10. 考查动词词义辨析。作者意识到祖父的世界并不比自己的差。realized意为"意识到"。故选B。 11. 考查动词词义辨析。作者采纳了祖父的一些习惯。adopted意为"采纳，采取"。故选C。 12. 考查动词短语辨析。作者在用餐时收起手机。put away意为"收起，放好"。故选D。 13. 考查动词词义辨析。进步并不意味着拒绝一切旧事物。rejecting意为"拒绝，摒弃"。故选B。 14. 考查名词词义辨析。选择不在于新旧之间。choice意为"选择"。故选A。 15. 考查形容词词义辨析。而在于无意义的消费和有意义的投入之间。meaningful意为"有意义的"。故选C。 Passage 10 （2024-2025学年广东广州高一下期末） The way we communicate has changed dramatically over the past century. In the early 1900s, the [1]______ (write) letter was the primary means of long-distance communication. People would spend hours composing their thoughts, carefully choosing each word before [2]______ (seal) the envelope and sending it on its journey. The invention of the telephone [3]______ (bring) a revolutionary change. For the first time, people could hear each other's voices across great distances. However, early telephone calls were expensive and often [4]______ (limit) to short conversations. The late 20th century saw the rise of email and instant messaging. These technologies made communication faster and [5]______ (convenient) than ever before. A message that once took weeks to arrive could now be delivered in seconds. The world was becoming smaller, [6]______ connections were becoming easier. Today, we live in the age of social media. Platforms like WeChat, TikTok, and Instagram allow us to share our lives with hundreds of people instantly. We post photos, update our status, and respond to messages [7]______ (immediate). The speed of communication is [8]______ (believable). Yet with all this convenience comes a question: have we lost something in the process? The art of letter writing, with [9]______ patience and thoughtfulness it required, is largely forgotten. Many young people have never written a letter [10]______ hand. While we are more connected than ever, some argue that we are also more disconnected from each other in meaningful ways. 【答案】1. written 2. sealing 3. brought 4. limited 5. more convenient 6. and 7. immediately 8. unbelievable 9. its 10. by 【解析】1. 考查非谓语动词。letter与write之间为被动关系，用过去分词作定语，written letter意为"手写信件"。故填written。 2. 考查非谓语动词。介词before后接动名词作宾语。故填sealing。 3. 考查动词时态。描述过去发生的事件，用一般过去时。故填brought。 4. 考查动词时态和语态。主语calls与limit之间为被动关系，描述过去情况，用一般过去时的被动语态。故填limited。 5. 考查形容词比较级。and连接并列成分，faster and more convenient意为"更快更方便"。故填more convenient。 6. 考查连词。前后句为并列关系，用and连接。故填and。 7. 考查副词。修饰动词respond，用副词形式。故填immediately。 8. 考查形容词。系动词is后接形容词作表语，believable的否定形式unbelievable意为"难以置信的"。故填unbelievable。 9. 考查代词。指代"letter writing"，用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。 10. 考查介词。by hand为固定短语，意为"用手工"。故填by。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ ( 1 / 29 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $