Unit 3 Curious Minds 语法选择（热点题型专练）英语新教材沪教版五四学制八年级上册

**基本信息** 以“好奇心与成长”主题为载体，通过分层语篇整合初中核心语法，实现基础巩固与拔高攻坚的系统性语法选择训练。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |巩固基础·专项突破|8篇语篇（每篇10题）|单句语法选择，聚焦主谓一致、副词、非谓语动词等基础语法|以“好奇心”成长历程为线索，在生活化语境中复现核心语法点，形成“概念理解-语境应用”逻辑链| |培优拔高·挑战攻坚|5篇语篇（每篇10题）|复杂语篇语法选择，涉及定语从句、非谓语进阶等难点|通过科学案例、历史故事等拓展语境，构建“基础语法-复杂结构-语篇逻辑”递进关系，提升语法综合运用能力|

Unit 3 Curious Minds 语法选择题型专练（话题：人与自我 —— 认知与成长） 热点题型概览 题型夯基提升 巩固基础·专项突破 Passage 1 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Do you like to ask questions? All children ____1____ curious. When babies see something new, they ____2____ reach for it. They want ____3____ what it is. When preschoolers get a toy, they try ____4____ it works. They take it apart and put it back together. School children ask countless questions ____5____ the world. They want to know why the sky is blue ____6____ birds can fly. Curiosity is ____7____ inborn ability. It means we are born ____8____ it. We don't need to learn ____9____ be curious. It comes ____10____ us naturally. ( ) 1．A．is B．are C．was ( ) 2．A．natural B．naturally C．more natural ( ) 3．A．know B．to know C．knowing ( ) 4．A．find out B．to find out C．finding out ( ) 5．A．about B．for C．with ( ) 6．A．and B．but C．or ( ) 7．A．a B．an C．the ( ) 8．A．with B．for C．at ( ) 9．A．for B．to C．with ( ) 10．A．for B．to C．from Passage 2 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Do you remember when you were ____1____ ? You asked “why” all the time. This is how children learn. They ask questions ____2____ they want to understand the world. Sometimes parents get ____3____ with all the questions. But these questions are very important. They help children ____4____ new things. When a child asks “why”, ____5____ brain is working hard. It is trying ____6____ connections. Curiosity makes learning ____7____ . Without curiosity, children would not learn ____8____ . So when a child asks you a question, please ____9____ it seriously. Give a good answer. This will encourage the child ____10____ curious. ( ) 1．A．young B．younger C．youngest ( ) 2．A．so B．because C．although ( ) 3．A．annoy B．annoying C．annoyed ( ) 4．A．learn B．to learn C．learning ( ) 5．A．his B．her C．their ( ) 6．A．make B．making C．to make ( ) 7．A．easy B．easier C．easiest ( ) 8．A．good B．well C．better ( ) 9．A．take B．to take C．taking ( ) 10．A．stay B．staying C．to stay Passage 3 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Many famous scientists were very curious when they were young. Isaac Newton saw an apple fall ____1____ a tree. He wondered why things fall down, not up ____2____ sideways. This curiosity ____3____ him to the idea of gravity. Archimedes noticed that water went down when he got out of ____4____ bath. He found that the water level was related to how much of his body was in the water. This was a very important ____5____ in physics. Qian Xuesen was curious about ____6____ paper planes could fly. He worked hard and became a pioneer in aerospace. These stories show us that curiosity can lead ____7____ great discoveries. It is the ____8____ of science. Without curiosity, we would not have many of the ____9____ we use today. So never stop ____10____ questions! ( ) 1．A．on B．from C．with ( ) 2．A．and B．so C．or ( ) 3．A．led B．leads C．leading ( ) 4．A．he B．him C．his ( ) 5．A．discover B．discovery C．discovered ( ) 6．A．what B．how C．that ( ) 7．A．for B．with C．to ( ) 8．A．begin B．beginning C．begun ( ) 9．A．invent B．invents C．inventions ( ) 10．A．ask B．to ask C．asking Passage 4 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Dr Gu is a psychology professor. He gave a speech to students at New Star Middle School. He talked about the ____1____ of curiosity. According to him, everyone is curious ____2____ nature. Babies are interested in new things. Preschoolers want to know how toys work. School children ask countless questions ____3____ the world. Dr Gu also shared some ____4____ findings. In a 2014 study, people who were very curious about a fact were 30% more likely ____5____ it. Curiosity also leads to more exciting ideas. In one experiment, the ____6____ curious group came up with more wonderful ideas. Curiosity encourages people ____7____ knowledge in different areas. Jeff Armstrong studied engineering because he was crazy ____8____ cars. Dr Fiona Grey studied medicine because she was curious about the human body. Dr Gu ____9____ the students to keep a curious mind. He said, "Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply ____10____ ." ( ) 1．A．benefit B．benefits C．benefited ( ) 2．A．by B．in C．for ( ) 3．A．about B．for C．with ( ) 4．A．interest B．interested C．interesting ( ) 5．A．remember B．to remember C．remembering ( ) 6．A．many B．more C．most ( ) 7．A．deepen B．to deepen C．deepening ( ) 8．A．about B．with C．for ( ) 9．A．encourage B．encouraged C．encouraging ( ) 10．A．enough B．too C．very Passage 5 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Curiosity is not just for children. Adults ____1____ be curious too. In fact, curiosity is important at every ____2____ of life. It helps us learn new skills and ____3____ new things. It makes life more interesting. ____4____ curiosity, we might stop learning and growing. Many successful people say that curiosity is the ____5____ to their success. They never stop asking questions. They always want ____6____ more. They read books, watch videos, and talk to experts. They are not afraid ____7____ mistakes. They see mistakes as opportunities ____8____ . They know that every question ____9____ them closer to the answer. So whether you are 8 or 80, keep your curiosity ____10____ . It will make your life richer and more meaningful. ( ) 1．A．can B．must C．should ( ) 2．A．step B．stage C．stair ( ) 3．A．discover B．to discover C．discovering ( ) 4．A．With B．Without C．For ( ) 5．A．key B．keys C．key’s ( ) 6．A．learn B．learning C．to learn ( ) 7．A．make B．to make C．of making ( ) 8．A．learn B．to learn C．learning ( ) 9．A．bring B．brings C．brought ( ) 10．A．live B．lively C．alive Passage 6 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Yiming and Bailing are talking about their National Day holiday. Bailing read seven books ____1____ her brother kept asking strange questions. Her brother asked ____2____ people have two eyes when they can see with just one. Bailing didn’t know the answer ____3____ , so she looked for it in books. She said, “The ____4____ I read, the more I wanted to find out.” Yiming thought that was ____5____ . He asked Bailing ____6____ some good books. Bailing recommended many books ____7____ him. She also warned him not to read them all at once ____8____ it would ruin his eyesight. Yiming joked, “Maybe that’s ____9____ we have two eyes instead of one---so we can read more!” Their conversation shows that curiosity can make learning ____10____ and fun. ( ) 1．A．so B．because C．but ( ) 2．A．what B．why C．how ( ) 3．A．too B．either C．also ( ) 4．A．much B．more C．most ( ) 5．A．great B．greater C．greatest ( ) 6．A．recommend B．to recommend C．recommending ( ) 7．A．for B．with C．to ( ) 8．A．or B．so C．and ( ) 9．A．what B．how C．why ( ) 10．A．excite B．excited C．exciting Passage 7 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 The school newspaper wants ____1____ a section about curiosity. They have decided ____2____ some suggestions from students. They hope ____3____ curious minds. Students can call or email ____4____ share their ideas. The editors want ____5____ the section interesting and helpful. They will include stories about curious minds in history. They will also invite students ____6____ their own curious experiences. One student, Wang Yiming, shared a funny story. The night before his seventh birthday, he heard a little yap. He ____7____ what it could be. Driven by curiosity, he decided ____8____ a look. He found a box shaking on a shelf. When he climbed down, the box fell and a puppy jumped out. This is how his curiosity ____9____ a birthday surprise! The editors think this story is very vivid and ____10____ . ( ) 1．A．start B．to start C．starting ( ) 2．A．get B．to get C．getting ( ) 3．A．encourage B．to encourage C．encouraging ( ) 4．A．for B．with C．to ( ) 5．A．make B．to make C．making ( ) 6．A．share B．to share C．sharing ( ) 7．A．wonder B．wonders C．wondered ( ) 8．A．have B．to have C．having ( ) 9．A．ruin B．ruins C．ruined ( ) 10．A．touch B．touching C．touched Passage 8 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Why do we ask “why”? This simple question is the ____1____ of all human progress. Every great invention and discovery started with someone ____2____ “why” or “what if”. When our ancestors ____3____ why fire burned, they learned to control it. When scientists asked why apples fell, they discovered gravity. When engineers asked why machines could not work ____4____ , they made them better. Curiosity is like a fire ____5____ our minds. It keeps us ____6____ and exploring. But curiosity ____7____ be nurtured. We need to create environments ____8____ children feel safe to ask questions. We need to celebrate curiosity in our schools and homes. We need to remember that every question, no matter ____9____ simple or strange, is valuable. Because every question is a step ____10____ knowledge and understanding. ( ) 1．A．start B．starts C．starting ( ) 2．A．ask B．asked C．asking ( ) 3．A．wonder B．wondered C．wondering ( ) 4．A．good B．better C．best ( ) 5．A．in B．on C．at ( ) 6．A．learn B．to learn C．learning ( ) 7．A．must B．might C．can ( ) 8．A．where B．which C．who ( ) 9．A．what B．how C．that ( ) 10．A．toward B．for C．with 培优拔高·挑战攻坚 Passage 1 阅读下面短文，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Curiosity is often described as the engine of intellectual growth. But what exactly makes it so powerful? ____1____ to recent studies, curiosity prepares the brain for learning. When we are curious about something, our brain enters a state ____2____ it is more ready to take in and retain information. This is ____3____ curious people tend to learn more effectively. However, curiosity is not a single, unchanging trait. It ____4____ in different forms at different ages. Babies show curiosity through sensory exploration---they touch, taste, and ____5____ everything they can reach. Preschoolers express curiosity by asking "why" questions endlessly. School children ____6____ their curiosity through more complex questioning and experimentation. Adults, ____7____ , often need to make a conscious effort to stay curious. The demands of daily life can dull our natural sense of wonder. The good news is that curiosity can be cultivated. We can train ourselves ____8____ more curious by asking open-ended questions, exploring new subjects, and embracing uncertainty. Schools can play a key role by creating learning environments ____9____ questioning is encouraged rather than discouraged. When we treat curiosity ____10____ a skill to be developed rather than a fixed trait, we open the door to lifelong learning and growth. ( ) 1．A．According B．According to C．According with ( ) 2．A．which B．where C．when ( ) 3．A．what B．how C．why ( ) 4．A．manifest B．manifests C．manifested ( ) 5．A．smell B．to smell C．smelling ( ) 6．A．express B．expresses C．expressed ( ) 7．A．however B．therefore C．otherwise ( ) 8．A．become B．to become C．becoming ( ) 9．A．which B．who C．where ( ) 10．A．as B．like C．for Passage 2 In his famous speech, Dr Gu shared a powerful message: curiosity is not just a nice-to-have quality---it is essential for success in almost every field. To support this view, he ____1____ several compelling pieces of evidence. First, he referred to a 2014 study ____2____ participants were asked to rate their curiosity about certain questions. The results showed that people ____3____ were highly curious about a fact were 30% more likely to remember it an hour later. This suggests that curiosity enhances memory ____4____ a biological level. Second, Dr Gu cited an experiment involving magic tricks. Participants were asked ____5____ their own magic tricks after learning about Harry Houdini's famous elephant disappearance. The more curious group ____6____ up with significantly more creative ideas than the less curious group. This demonstrates that curiosity fuels creativity. Third, Dr Gu shared real-life examples of ____7____ curiosity shaped successful careers. Jeff Armstrong's childhood curiosity about cars led him ____8____ engineering. Dr Fiona Grey's fascination with the human body guided her toward medicine. These stories illustrate that curiosity can serve ____9____ a compass, pointing us toward our true interests and ____10____ . ( ) 1．A．provide B．provides C．provided ( ) 2．A．which B．where C．when ( ) 3．A．which B．who C．whom ( ) 4．A．in B．on C．at ( ) 5．A．design B．to design C．designing ( ) 6．A．come B．comes C．came ( ) 7．A．what B．how C．that ( ) 8．A．study B．to study C．studying ( ) 9．A．as B．for C．with ( ) 10．A．passionate B．passion C．passionately Passage 3 The stories of curious minds throughout history remind us that questioning the world around us is one of the most human things we can do. Consider Isaac Newton, ____1____ curiosity about a falling apple led to the law of universal gravitation. Or Archimedes, who famously shouted “Eureka!” when he realized that the water level in his bath was connected to the volume of his body. These moments of insight did not happen by accident---they were the ____2____ of years of wondering, observing, and questioning. What makes these historical figures stand out is not just their intelligence, but their ____3____ willingness to ask “why” and “how.” They refused to accept the world ____4____ it was. They wanted to understand its underlying principles. This is the essence of curiosity: a deep, persistent desire ____5____ the unknown. In today’s world, curiosity is more important than ever. We are surrounded by information, ____6____ true understanding is often lacking. Curiosity helps us cut through the noise and seek out meaningful knowledge. It encourages us ____7____ beyond surface-level explanations and dig deeper. It gives us the courage ____8____ questions that others might consider foolish or unnecessary. Perhaps the greatest lesson we can learn from curious minds ____9____ history is this: curiosity is not a luxury---it is a necessity. It is the force that drives human progress, the spark that ignites innovation, and the light that ____10____ us through the darkness of ignorance. ( ) 1．A．who B．whose C．whom ( ) 2．A．result B．results C．resulted ( ) 3．A．unwaver B．unwavering C．unwaveringly ( ) 4．A．as B．like C．for ( ) 5．A．know B．to know C．knowing ( ) 6．A．but B．so C．and ( ) 7．A．look B．to look C．looking ( ) 8．A．ask B．to ask C．asking ( ) 9．A．from B．of C．in ( ) 10．A．guide B．guides C．guided Passage 4 In the field of education, curiosity has long been recognized as a key driver of learning. Yet many traditional classrooms, ____1____ their focus on standardized testing and rote memorization, often suppress rather than stimulate curiosity. This presents a significant challenge for educators who want ____2____ learning environments that nurture natural curiosity. Research suggests that curiosity operates through a reward mechanism in the brain. When we are curious, our brain releases dopamine, a chemical ____3____ makes us feel good. This positive feeling reinforces the behavior, ____4____ us to seek out more new information. In other words, curiosity is self-reinforcing---the more we use it, the ____5____ it becomes. But here is the catch: curiosity requires a certain level of safety. People are less likely ____6____ curious questions when they fear being judged or punished. This is why creating a "psychologically safe" environment is crucial for ____7____ curiosity in schools and workplaces. When people feel safe to express uncertainty and ask questions, curiosity flourishes. The implications of this research are profound. They suggest that ____8____ we want to foster curiosity, we need to shift our focus from providing answers to encouraging questions. We need to celebrate the questions ____9____ than just the answers. We need to recognize that uncertainty is not a weakness ____10____ an opportunity for growth. ( ) 1．A．in spite of B．because of C．instead of ( ) 2．A．create B．to create C．creating ( ) 3．A．who B．which C．whom ( ) 4．A．encourage B．encouraging C．encouraged ( ) 5．A．strong B．stronger C．strongest ( ) 6．A．ask B．to ask C．asking ( ) 7．A．foster B．fostering C．fostered ( ) 8．A．if B．unless C．although ( ) 9．A．other B．rather C．more ( ) 10．A．and B．so C．but Passage 5 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 “What if?” These two simple words have launched a thousand ships, inspired countless inventions, and changed the course of human history. They represent curiosity in its purest form---the willingness to imagine possibilities beyond the present reality. ____1____ the story of human progress is, in many ways, the story of “what if.” Consider the Wright brothers. ____2____ others saw birds flying and thought nothing of it, they asked, “What if we could fly too?” This question led them to years of experimentation, countless failures, and ultimately, the first powered flight. Or consider Marie Curie, ____3____ asked, “What if there are elements we haven't discovered yet?” Her curiosity led to the discovery of radium and polonium, ____4____ revolutionized science and medicine. But “What if?” is not just for scientists and inventors. It is a question that ____5____ all of us, in our daily lives. What if I tried a different approach to this problem? What if I learned a new skill? What if I challenged my own assumptions? These questions open doors ____6____ we didn’t know existed. The power of “What if?” lies in its ability to free us from the constraints of conventional thinking. It invites us ____7____ the world with fresh eyes. It gives us permission to be wrong, to fail, and to try again. In a world that often rewards certainty and punishes uncertainty, asking “What if?” is an act of courage. So ____8____ you find yourself stuck in a rut, ask “What if.” Let your mind wander into the realm of possibility. You never know ____9____ it might lead you. As the poet Mary Oliver once wrote, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Perhaps the answer begins with two simple words: “What ____10____ ?” ( ) 1．A．So B．But C．For ( ) 2．A．When B．While C．Because ( ) 3．A．which B．who C．whom ( ) 4．A．that B．which C．what ( ) 5．A．belong to B．belongs to C．belonged to ( ) 6．A．where B．which C．who ( ) 7．A．see B．to see C．seeing ( ) 8．A．whenever B．whatever C．however ( ) 9．A．what B．how C．where ( ) 10．A．unless B．until C．if 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Curious Minds 语法选择题型专练（话题：人与自我 —— 认知与成长） 参考答案 题型夯基提升 巩固基础·专项突破 Passage 1 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．B Passage 2 1． A 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．C 6．C 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．C Passage 3 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．B 7．C 8．B 9．C 10．C Passage 4 1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．A Passage 5 1．A 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．A 6．C 7．C 8．B 9．B 10．C Passage 6 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．A 9．C 10．C Passage 7 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．B 9．C 10．B Passage 8 1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．C 7．A 8．A 9．B 10．A 培优拔高·挑战攻坚 Passage 1 1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．A 8．B 9．C 10．A Passage 2 1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．B 6．C 7．B 8．A 9．A 10．B Passage 3 1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．B Passage 4 1．A 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．B 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．C Passage 5 1．C 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．C 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Curious Minds 语法选择题型专练（话题：人与自我 —— 认知与成长） 热点题型概览 题型夯基提升 巩固基础·专项突破 Passage 1 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Do you like to ask questions? All children ____1____ curious. When babies see something new, they ____2____ reach for it. They want ____3____ what it is. When preschoolers get a toy, they try ____4____ it works. They take it apart and put it back together. School children ask countless questions ____5____ the world. They want to know why the sky is blue ____6____ birds can fly. Curiosity is ____7____ inborn ability. It means we are born ____8____ it. We don't need to learn ____9____ be curious. It comes ____10____ us naturally. ( ) 1．A．is B．are C．was ( ) 2．A．natural B．naturally C．more natural ( ) 3．A．know B．to know C．knowing ( ) 4．A．find out B．to find out C．finding out ( ) 5．A．about B．for C．with ( ) 6．A．and B．but C．or ( ) 7．A．a B．an C．the ( ) 8．A．with B．for C．at ( ) 9．A．for B．to C．with ( ) 10．A．for B．to C．from 【答案】 1． B 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．B 【导语】本文介绍了好奇心是与生俱来的能力，从婴儿到学龄儿童在不同阶段的表现形式。 1．句意：所有的孩子都是好奇的。All children作主语，为复数，be动词用are。故选B。 2．句意：当婴儿看到新东西时，他们自然地伸手去拿。修饰动词reach应用副词naturally。故选B。 3．句意：他们想知道它是什么。want to do sth.表示“想要做某事”，不定式作宾语。故选B。 4．句意：他们试图弄清楚它是如何工作的。try to do sth.表示“努力/试图做某事”。故选B。 5．句意：学龄儿童问无数关于世界的问题。ask questions about表示“问关于……的问题”。故选A。 6．句意：他们想知道为什么天空是蓝色的以及为什么鸟会飞。and连接两个并列的疑问内容。故选A。 7．句意：好奇心是一种与生俱来的能力。inborn以元音音素开头，用不定冠词an。故选B。 8．句意：这意味着我们天生就拥有它。be born with表示“天生具有”。故选A。 9．句意：我们不需要学会好奇。learn to do sth.表示“学会做某事”。故选B。 10．句意：它自然而然地来自我们。come to sb.表示“来到某人身上/产生于某人”。故选B。 Passage 2 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Do you remember when you were ____1____ ? You asked “why” all the time. This is how children learn. They ask questions ____2____ they want to understand the world. Sometimes parents get ____3____ with all the questions. But these questions are very important. They help children ____4____ new things. When a child asks “why”, ____5____ brain is working hard. It is trying ____6____ connections. Curiosity makes learning ____7____ . Without curiosity, children would not learn ____8____ . So when a child asks you a question, please ____9____ it seriously. Give a good answer. This will encourage the child ____10____ curious. ( ) 1．A．young B．younger C．youngest ( ) 2．A．so B．because C．although ( ) 3．A．annoy B．annoying C．annoyed ( ) 4．A．learn B．to learn C．learning ( ) 5．A．his B．her C．their ( ) 6．A．make B．making C．to make ( ) 7．A．easy B．easier C．easiest ( ) 8．A．good B．well C．better ( ) 9．A．take B．to take C．taking ( ) 10．A．stay B．staying C．to stay 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．C 6．C 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．C 【导语】本文讲述了儿童通过提问来学习，好奇心对儿童大脑发育和学习的促进作用。 1．句意：你还记得你小时候吗？when you were young表示“当你小时候”，形容词原级。故选A。 2．句意：他们问问题是因为他们想理解世界。前后为因果关系，用because引导原因状语从句。故选B。 3．句意：有时父母对所有这些问题感到恼火。get annoyed with表示“对……感到恼火”，annoyed修饰人。故选C。 4．句意：它们帮助孩子学习新东西。help sb. do sth.表示“帮助某人做某事”，用动词原形。故选A。 5．句意：当孩子问“为什么”时，他们的大脑在努力运转。their指代children，表示“他们的”。故选C。 6．句意：它试图建立联系。try to do sth.表示“努力做某事”。故选C。 7．句意：好奇心使学习更容易。make sth. + adj.比较级，与没有好奇心的情况对比。故选B。 8．句意：没有好奇心，孩子们就学不好。修饰动词learn用副词well。故选B。 9．句意：请认真对待它。祈使句用动词原形take开头。故选A。 10．句意：这将鼓励孩子保持好奇。encourage sb. to do sth.表示“鼓励某人做某事”。故选C。 Passage 3 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Many famous scientists were very curious when they were young. Isaac Newton saw an apple fall ____1____ a tree. He wondered why things fall down, not up ____2____ sideways. This curiosity ____3____ him to the idea of gravity. Archimedes noticed that water went down when he got out of ____4____ bath. He found that the water level was related to how much of his body was in the water. This was a very important ____5____ in physics. Qian Xuesen was curious about ____6____ paper planes could fly. He worked hard and became a pioneer in aerospace. These stories show us that curiosity can lead ____7____ great discoveries. It is the ____8____ of science. Without curiosity, we would not have many of the ____9____ we use today. So never stop ____10____ questions! ( ) 1．A．on B．from C．with ( ) 2．A．and B．so C．or ( ) 3．A．led B．leads C．leading ( ) 4．A．he B．him C．his ( ) 5．A．discover B．discovery C．discovered ( ) 6．A．what B．how C．that ( ) 7．A．for B．with C．to ( ) 8．A．begin B．beginning C．begun ( ) 9．A．invent B．invents C．inventions ( ) 10．A．ask B．to ask C．asking 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．B 7．C 8．B 9．C 10．C 【导语】本文讲述了牛顿、阿基米德、钱学森等历史名人的好奇故事，说明好奇心如何推动科学发现。 1．句意：艾萨克·牛顿看到一个苹果从树上落下。fall from表示“从……落下”。故选B。 2．句意：他想知道为什么东西往下落，而不是往上或往侧面。否定句中用or连接并列成分。故选C。 3．句意：这种好奇心引导他得出了万有引力的概念。描述过去的事情，用一般过去时led。故选A。 4．句意：阿基米德注意到当他从自己的浴缸中出来时……。get out of one's bath，用形容词性物主代词his。故选C。 5．句意：这是物理学中一个非常重要的发现。冠词a后接名词discovery。故选B。 6．句意：钱学森对纸飞机为什么能飞感到好奇。be curious about how...表示“对如何……感到好奇”。故选B。 7．句意：好奇心可以导致伟大的发现。lead to表示“导致”，是固定搭配。故选C。 8．句意：它是科学的开端。the beginning of表示“……的开端”。故选B。 9．句意：我们今天使用的许多发明。many of后接可数名词复数inventions。故选C。 10．句意：所以永远不要停止提问。stop doing sth.表示“停止做某事”。故选C。 Passage 4 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Dr Gu is a psychology professor. He gave a speech to students at New Star Middle School. He talked about the ____1____ of curiosity. According to him, everyone is curious ____2____ nature. Babies are interested in new things. Preschoolers want to know how toys work. School children ask countless questions ____3____ the world. Dr Gu also shared some ____4____ findings. In a 2014 study, people who were very curious about a fact were 30% more likely ____5____ it. Curiosity also leads to more exciting ideas. In one experiment, the ____6____ curious group came up with more wonderful ideas. Curiosity encourages people ____7____ knowledge in different areas. Jeff Armstrong studied engineering because he was crazy ____8____ cars. Dr Fiona Grey studied medicine because she was curious about the human body. Dr Gu ____9____ the students to keep a curious mind. He said, "Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply ____10____ ." ( ) 1．A．benefit B．benefits C．benefited ( ) 2．A．by B．in C．for ( ) 3．A．about B．for C．with ( ) 4．A．interest B．interested C．interesting ( ) 5．A．remember B．to remember C．remembering ( ) 6．A．many B．more C．most ( ) 7．A．deepen B．to deepen C．deepening ( ) 8．A．about B．with C．for ( ) 9．A．encourage B．encouraged C．encouraging ( ) 10．A．enough B．too C．very 【答案】 1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．A 【导语】本文介绍了Dr Gu关于好奇心好处的演讲内容，包括科学研究证据和名人案例。 1．句意：他谈到了好奇心的好处。benefits为复数名词，表示“好处”。故选B。 2．句意：根据他的说法，每个人天生就是好奇的。by nature表示“天生地、本性上”。故选A。 3．句意：学龄儿童问无数关于世界的问题。ask questions about the world表示“问关于世界的问题”。故选A。 4．句意：Dr Gu还分享了一些有趣的发现。修饰findings应用形容词interesting。故选C。 5．句意：对一个事实非常好奇的人有30%的可能性记住它。be likely to do sth.表示“有可能做某事”。故选B。 6．句意：在其中一个实验中，更好奇的小组想出了更多精彩的点子。the more curious group表示“更好奇的组”，比较级作定语。故选B。 7．句意：好奇心鼓励人们加深不同领域的知识。encourage sb. to do sth.表示“鼓励某人做某事”。故选B。 8．句意：他对汽车非常着迷。be crazy about表示“对……着迷”。故选A。 9．句意：Dr Gu鼓励学生保持好奇的头脑。描述过去的事情，用一般过去时encouraged。故选B。 10．句意：如果你足够深入地研究它。deeply enough表示“足够深入地”，enough修饰副词。故选A。 Passage 5 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Curiosity is not just for children. Adults ____1____ be curious too. In fact, curiosity is important at every ____2____ of life. It helps us learn new skills and ____3____ new things. It makes life more interesting. ____4____ curiosity, we might stop learning and growing. Many successful people say that curiosity is the ____5____ to their success. They never stop asking questions. They always want ____6____ more. They read books, watch videos, and talk to experts. They are not afraid ____7____ mistakes. They see mistakes as opportunities ____8____ . They know that every question ____9____ them closer to the answer. So whether you are 8 or 80, keep your curiosity ____10____ . It will make your life richer and more meaningful. ( ) 1．A．can B．must C．should ( ) 2．A．step B．stage C．stair ( ) 3．A．discover B．to discover C．discovering ( ) 4．A．With B．Without C．For ( ) 5．A．key B．keys C．key’s ( ) 6．A．learn B．learning C．to learn ( ) 7．A．make B．to make C．of making ( ) 8．A．learn B．to learn C．learning ( ) 9．A．bring B．brings C．brought ( ) 10．A．live B．lively C．alive 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．A 6．C 7．C 8．B 9．B 10．C 【导语】本文探讨了好奇心在成年期的重要性，以及如何保持好奇心促进终身学习和成长。 1．句意：成年人也可以好奇。can表示“可以、能够”。故选A。 2．句意：事实上，好奇心在人生的每个阶段都很重要。stage表示“阶段”。故选B。 3．句意：它帮助我们学习新技能和发现新事物。help sb. do sth.，用动词原形discover与learn并列。故选A。 4．句意：没有好奇心，我们可能会停止学习和成长。Without表示“没有”。故选B。 5．句意：好奇心是他们成功的关键。the key to表示“……的关键”。故选A。 6．句意：他们总是想学更多。want to do sth.表示“想要做某事”。故选C。 7．句意：他们不怕犯错误。be afraid of doing sth.表示“害怕做某事”。故选C。 8．句意：他们把错误看作学习的机会。opportunities to do sth.表示“做某事的机会”，不定式作定语。故选B。 9．句意：他们知道每一个问题都让他们更接近答案。描述一般事实，every question为单数，brings用第三人称单数。故选B。 10．句意：保持你的好奇心活跃。keep sth. alive表示“让……保持活跃”。故选C。 Passage 6 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Yiming and Bailing are talking about their National Day holiday. Bailing read seven books ____1____ her brother kept asking strange questions. Her brother asked ____2____ people have two eyes when they can see with just one. Bailing didn’t know the answer ____3____ , so she looked for it in books. She said, “The ____4____ I read, the more I wanted to find out.” Yiming thought that was ____5____ . He asked Bailing ____6____ some good books. Bailing recommended many books ____7____ him. She also warned him not to read them all at once ____8____ it would ruin his eyesight. Yiming joked, “Maybe that’s ____9____ we have two eyes instead of one---so we can read more!” Their conversation shows that curiosity can make learning ____10____ and fun. ( ) 1．A．so B．because C．but ( ) 2．A．what B．why C．how ( ) 3．A．too B．either C．also ( ) 4．A．much B．more C．most ( ) 5．A．great B．greater C．greatest ( ) 6．A．recommend B．to recommend C．recommending ( ) 7．A．for B．with C．to ( ) 8．A．or B．so C．and ( ) 9．A．what B．how C．why ( ) 10．A．excite B．excited C．exciting 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．A 9．C 10．C 【导语】本文讲述了Yiming和Bailing之间关于好奇心的对话，展现了好奇心如何驱动学习和探索。 1．句意：Bailing读了七本书，因为她哥哥一直在问奇怪的问题。前后为因果关系，用because。故选B。 2．句意：她哥哥问为什么人有两只眼睛而用一只也能看见。ask后接why引导的宾语从句。故选B。 3．句意：Bailing也不知道答案。否定句句末用either表示“也”。故选B。 4．句意：我读得越多，就越想探索。the more...the more...表示“越……越……”。故选B。 5．句意：Yiming认为那很棒。that was great表示“那很棒”，形容词原级作表语。故选A。 6．句意：他让Bailing推荐一些好书。ask sb. to do sth.表示“叫某人做某事”。故选B。 7．句意：Bailing向他推荐了许多书。recommend sth. to sb.表示“向某人推荐某物”。故选C。 8．句意：她警告他不要一下子全部读完，否则会损害视力。or表示“否则”。故选A。 9．句意：也许那就是我们有两只眼睛而不是一只的原因。That is why...表示“那就是……的原因”。故选C。 10．句意：好奇心可以使学习变得令人兴奋。make sth. + adj.，exciting表示“令人兴奋的”。故选C。 Passage 7 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 The school newspaper wants ____1____ a section about curiosity. They have decided ____2____ some suggestions from students. They hope ____3____ curious minds. Students can call or email ____4____ share their ideas. The editors want ____5____ the section interesting and helpful. They will include stories about curious minds in history. They will also invite students ____6____ their own curious experiences. One student, Wang Yiming, shared a funny story. The night before his seventh birthday, he heard a little yap. He ____7____ what it could be. Driven by curiosity, he decided ____8____ a look. He found a box shaking on a shelf. When he climbed down, the box fell and a puppy jumped out. This is how his curiosity ____9____ a birthday surprise! The editors think this story is very vivid and ____10____ . ( ) 1．A．start B．to start C．starting ( ) 2．A．get B．to get C．getting ( ) 3．A．encourage B．to encourage C．encouraging ( ) 4．A．for B．with C．to ( ) 5．A．make B．to make C．making ( ) 6．A．share B．to share C．sharing ( ) 7．A．wonder B．wonders C．wondered ( ) 8．A．have B．to have C．having ( ) 9．A．ruin B．ruins C．ruined ( ) 10．A．touch B．touching C．touched 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．B 9．C 10．B 【导语】本文讲述了学校报纸计划开设好奇心专栏，并收录了学生Wang Yiming因好奇心而“破坏”生日惊喜的有趣故事。 1．句意：学校报纸想要开设一个关于好奇心的栏目。want to do sth.表示“想要做某事”。故选B。 2．句意：他们决定从学生那里获取建议。decide to do sth.表示“决定做某事”。故选B。 3．句意：他们希望鼓励好奇的头脑。hope to do sth.表示“希望做某事”。故选B。 4．句意：学生可以打电话或发邮件来分享他们的想法。不定式to share表目的。故选C。 5．句意：编辑们想让这个栏目有趣又有帮助。want sb. to do sth.表示“想要某人做某事”。故选A。 6．句意：他们还会邀请学生分享自己的好奇经历。invite sb. to do sth.表示“邀请某人做某事”。故选B。 7．句意：他想知道那可能是什么。描述过去的事情，用一般过去时wondered。故选C。 8．句意：在好奇心的驱使下，他决定去看一看。decide to do sth.表示“决定做某事”。故选B。 9．句意：这就是他的好奇心如何毁掉一个生日惊喜的。描述过去的事情，用一般过去时ruined。故选C。 10．句意：编辑们认为这个故事非常生动和感人。形容词touching表示“感人的”。故选B。 Passage 8 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Why do we ask “why”? This simple question is the ____1____ of all human progress. Every great invention and discovery started with someone ____2____ “why” or “what if”. When our ancestors ____3____ why fire burned, they learned to control it. When scientists asked why apples fell, they discovered gravity. When engineers asked why machines could not work ____4____ , they made them better. Curiosity is like a fire ____5____ our minds. It keeps us ____6____ and exploring. But curiosity ____7____ be nurtured. We need to create environments ____8____ children feel safe to ask questions. We need to celebrate curiosity in our schools and homes. We need to remember that every question, no matter ____9____ simple or strange, is valuable. Because every question is a step ____10____ knowledge and understanding. ( ) 1．A．start B．starts C．starting ( ) 2．A．ask B．asked C．asking ( ) 3．A．wonder B．wondered C．wondering ( ) 4．A．good B．better C．best ( ) 5．A．in B．on C．at ( ) 6．A．learn B．to learn C．learning ( ) 7．A．must B．might C．can ( ) 8．A．where B．which C．who ( ) 9．A．what B．how C．that ( ) 10．A．toward B．for C．with 【答案】 1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．C 7．A 8．A 9．B 10．A 【导语】本文论述了“为什么”这个问题是人类进步的起点，并探讨了如何培养和保护好奇心。 1．句意：这个简单的问题是所有人类进步的起点。the start of表示“……的起点”。故选A。 2．句意：每一个伟大的发明和发现都始于有人问“为什么”或“如果……会怎样”。with sb. doing sth.表示“伴随着某人做某事”。故选C。 3．句意：当我们的祖先想知道火为什么燃烧时，他们学会了控制它。描述过去的事情，用一般过去时wondered。故选B。 4．句意：当工程师问为什么机器不能更好地工作时，他们把它们改进得更好。work better表示“更好地工作”，比较级。故选B。 5．句意：好奇心就像我们心中的一团火。in our minds表示“在我们的心中”。故选A。 6．句意：它让我们持续学习和探索。keep sb. doing sth.表示“让某人持续做某事”。故选C。 7．句意：但好奇心必须被培养。must表示“必须”，表达必要性。故选A。 8．句意：我们需要创造让孩子们感到安全提问的环境。先行词为environments，指地点，用where引导定语从句。故选A。 9．句意：每一个问题，无论多么简单或奇怪。no matter how表示“无论多么”，后接形容词。故选B。 10．句意：因为每一个问题都是通向知识和理解的一步。a step toward表示“通向……的一步”。故选A。 培优拔高·挑战攻坚 Passage 1 阅读下面短文，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Curiosity is often described as the engine of intellectual growth. But what exactly makes it so powerful? ____1____ to recent studies, curiosity prepares the brain for learning. When we are curious about something, our brain enters a state ____2____ it is more ready to take in and retain information. This is ____3____ curious people tend to learn more effectively. However, curiosity is not a single, unchanging trait. It ____4____ in different forms at different ages. Babies show curiosity through sensory exploration---they touch, taste, and ____5____ everything they can reach. Preschoolers express curiosity by asking "why" questions endlessly. School children ____6____ their curiosity through more complex questioning and experimentation. Adults, ____7____ , often need to make a conscious effort to stay curious. The demands of daily life can dull our natural sense of wonder. The good news is that curiosity can be cultivated. We can train ourselves ____8____ more curious by asking open-ended questions, exploring new subjects, and embracing uncertainty. Schools can play a key role by creating learning environments ____9____ questioning is encouraged rather than discouraged. When we treat curiosity ____10____ a skill to be developed rather than a fixed trait, we open the door to lifelong learning and growth. ( ) 1．A．According B．According to C．According with ( ) 2．A．which B．where C．when ( ) 3．A．what B．how C．why ( ) 4．A．manifest B．manifests C．manifested ( ) 5．A．smell B．to smell C．smelling ( ) 6．A．express B．expresses C．expressed ( ) 7．A．however B．therefore C．otherwise ( ) 8．A．become B．to become C．becoming ( ) 9．A．which B．who C．where ( ) 10．A．as B．like C．for 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．A 8．B 9．C 10．A 【导语】本文从神经科学和发展心理学的角度探讨了好奇心的本质、不同年龄段的表现形式，以及如何培养好奇心。 1．句意：根据最近的研究，好奇心让大脑为学习做好准备。According to表示“根据”，是固定搭配。故选B。 2．句意：当我们对某事好奇时，我们的大脑进入一种更容易接收和保留信息的状态。先行词为a state，指地点/状态，用where引导定语从句。故选B。 3．句意：这就是为什么好奇的人往往学习更有效。This is why...表示“这就是为什么……”。故选C。 4．句意：它在不同年龄以不同形式表现。描述一般事实，主语It为单数，谓语用manifests。故选B。 5．句意：他们触摸、品尝和闻一切他们能够到的东西。and连接并列谓语，前为touch、taste，后也用动词原形smell。故选A。 6．句意：学龄儿童通过更复杂的提问和实验来表达他们的好奇心。主语School children为复数，谓语用express。故选A。 7．句意：然而，成年人往往需要有意识地努力保持好奇。however表示“然而”，表转折。故选A。 8．句意：我们可以训练自己变得更加好奇。train oneself to do sth.表示“训练自己做某事”。故选B。 9．句意：学校可以通过创造鼓励提问而非 discouraged 的学习环境来发挥关键作用。先行词为learning environments，指地点，用where引导定语从句。故选C。 10．句意：当我们把好奇心视为一种需要培养的技能而非固定特质时。treat...as...表示“把……视为……”。故选A。 Passage 2 In his famous speech, Dr Gu shared a powerful message: curiosity is not just a nice-to-have quality---it is essential for success in almost every field. To support this view, he ____1____ several compelling pieces of evidence. First, he referred to a 2014 study ____2____ participants were asked to rate their curiosity about certain questions. The results showed that people ____3____ were highly curious about a fact were 30% more likely to remember it an hour later. This suggests that curiosity enhances memory ____4____ a biological level. Second, Dr Gu cited an experiment involving magic tricks. Participants were asked ____5____ their own magic tricks after learning about Harry Houdini's famous elephant disappearance. The more curious group ____6____ up with significantly more creative ideas than the less curious group. This demonstrates that curiosity fuels creativity. Third, Dr Gu shared real-life examples of ____7____ curiosity shaped successful careers. Jeff Armstrong's childhood curiosity about cars led him ____8____ engineering. Dr Fiona Grey's fascination with the human body guided her toward medicine. These stories illustrate that curiosity can serve ____9____ a compass, pointing us toward our true interests and ____10____ . ( ) 1．A．provide B．provides C．provided ( ) 2．A．which B．where C．when ( ) 3．A．which B．who C．whom ( ) 4．A．in B．on C．at ( ) 5．A．design B．to design C．designing ( ) 6．A．come B．comes C．came ( ) 7．A．what B．how C．that ( ) 8．A．study B．to study C．studying ( ) 9．A．as B．for C．with ( ) 10．A．passionate B．passion C．passionately 【答案】 1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．B 6．C 7．B 8．A 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文详细阐述了Dr Gu演讲中支持好奇心价值的三类证据：科学研究、实验数据和真实人物案例。 1．句意：为了支持这一观点，他提供了几个令人信服的证据。描述过去的事情，用一般过去时provided。故选C。 2．句意：首先，他提到了一项2014年的研究，参与者被要求对他们对某些问题的好奇心进行评分。先行词为a 2014 study，指研究/情境，用where引导定语从句。故选B。 3．句意：结果显示，对一个事实高度好奇的人在小时后记住它的可能性高出30%。先行词为people，指人，用who引导定语从句。故选B。 4．句意：这表明好奇心在生物层面上增强了记忆。at a...level表示“在……层面上”。故选C。 5．句意：参与者被要求在设计他们自己的魔术。ask sb. to do sth.表示“要求某人做某事”，被动语态中不定式作主语补足语。故选B。 6．句意：更好奇的小组想出了比不好奇的小组明显更有创意的点子。描述过去的事情，用一般过去时came。故选C。 7．句意：第三，Dr Gu分享了好奇心如何塑造成功职业生涯的真实例子。how引导宾语从句，表示“如何”。故选B。 8．句意：Jeff Armstrong童年对汽车的好奇心引导他学习了工程学。lead sb. to do sth.表示“引导某人做某事”，led him to study engineering，engineering作study的宾语。故选B。 9．句意：这些故事说明好奇心可以像指南针一样。serve as表示“充当、用作”。故选A。 10．句意：将我们引向真正的兴趣和热情。and连接并列名词，passion表示“热情”。故选B。 Passage 3 The stories of curious minds throughout history remind us that questioning the world around us is one of the most human things we can do. Consider Isaac Newton, ____1____ curiosity about a falling apple led to the law of universal gravitation. Or Archimedes, who famously shouted “Eureka!” when he realized that the water level in his bath was connected to the volume of his body. These moments of insight did not happen by accident---they were the ____2____ of years of wondering, observing, and questioning. What makes these historical figures stand out is not just their intelligence, but their ____3____ willingness to ask “why” and “how.” They refused to accept the world ____4____ it was. They wanted to understand its underlying principles. This is the essence of curiosity: a deep, persistent desire ____5____ the unknown. In today’s world, curiosity is more important than ever. We are surrounded by information, ____6____ true understanding is often lacking. Curiosity helps us cut through the noise and seek out meaningful knowledge. It encourages us ____7____ beyond surface-level explanations and dig deeper. It gives us the courage ____8____ questions that others might consider foolish or unnecessary. Perhaps the greatest lesson we can learn from curious minds ____9____ history is this: curiosity is not a luxury---it is a necessity. It is the force that drives human progress, the spark that ignites innovation, and the light that ____10____ us through the darkness of ignorance. ( ) 1．A．who B．whose C．whom ( ) 2．A．result B．results C．resulted ( ) 3．A．unwaver B．unwavering C．unwaveringly ( ) 4．A．as B．like C．for ( ) 5．A．know B．to know C．knowing ( ) 6．A．but B．so C．and ( ) 7．A．look B．to look C．looking ( ) 8．A．ask B．to ask C．asking ( ) 9．A．from B．of C．in ( ) 10．A．guide B．guides C．guided 【答案】 1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文通过历史名人的好奇故事，探讨了好奇心的本质及其在当代社会的重要性。 1．句意：想一想艾萨克·牛顿，他对一个落下的苹果的好奇心导致了万有引力定律。whose引导非限制性定语从句，表示“他的”。故选B。 2．句意：它们是多年好奇、观察和提问的结果。the result of表示“……的结果”。故选A。 3．句意：而是他们坚定不移地愿意问“为什么”和“如何”。形容词unwavering修饰willingness。故选B。 4．句意：他们拒绝接受世界的本来面目。accept the world as it was表示“接受世界的本来样子”。故选A。 5．句意：对未知的深刻而持久的渴望。desire to do sth.表示“做某事的渴望”，不定式作定语。故选B。 6．句意：我们被信息包围，但真正的理解往往缺失。前后为转折关系，用but。故选A。 7．句意：它鼓励我们超越表面的解释，深入挖掘。encourage sb. to do sth.表示“鼓励某人做某事”。故选B。 8．句意：它给了我们勇气去问别人可能认为愚蠢或不必要的问题。courage to do sth.表示“做某事的勇气”，不定式作定语。故选B。 9．句意：也许我们能从历史上的好奇头脑中学到的最大的教训是。learn from表示“从……学习”。故选A。 10．句意：它是驱动人类进步的力量，点燃创新的火花，引导我们走出无知黑暗的光。that引导定语从句，先行词the light为单数，谓语用guides。故选B。 Passage 4 In the field of education, curiosity has long been recognized as a key driver of learning. Yet many traditional classrooms, ____1____ their focus on standardized testing and rote memorization, often suppress rather than stimulate curiosity. This presents a significant challenge for educators who want ____2____ learning environments that nurture natural curiosity. Research suggests that curiosity operates through a reward mechanism in the brain. When we are curious, our brain releases dopamine, a chemical ____3____ makes us feel good. This positive feeling reinforces the behavior, ____4____ us to seek out more new information. In other words, curiosity is self-reinforcing---the more we use it, the ____5____ it becomes. But here is the catch: curiosity requires a certain level of safety. People are less likely ____6____ curious questions when they fear being judged or punished. This is why creating a "psychologically safe" environment is crucial for ____7____ curiosity in schools and workplaces. When people feel safe to express uncertainty and ask questions, curiosity flourishes. The implications of this research are profound. They suggest that ____8____ we want to foster curiosity, we need to shift our focus from providing answers to encouraging questions. We need to celebrate the questions ____9____ than just the answers. We need to recognize that uncertainty is not a weakness ____10____ an opportunity for growth. ( ) 1．A．in spite of B．because of C．instead of ( ) 2．A．create B．to create C．creating ( ) 3．A．who B．which C．whom ( ) 4．A．encourage B．encouraging C．encouraged ( ) 5．A．strong B．stronger C．strongest ( ) 6．A．ask B．to ask C．asking ( ) 7．A．foster B．fostering C．fostered ( ) 8．A．if B．unless C．although ( ) 9．A．other B．rather C．more ( ) 10．A．and B．so C．but 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．B 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．C 【导语】本文从教育学和神经科学角度分析了好奇心的工作机制，以及如何创造有利于好奇心发展的环境。 1．句意：然而许多传统课堂，尽管注重标准化考试和死记硬背，往往抑制而非激发好奇心。in spite of表示“尽管”，表让步。故选A。 2．句意：这对想要创造培养自然好奇心学习环境的教育者来说是一个重大挑战。want to do sth.表示“想要做某事”。故选B。 3．句意：当我们好奇时，大脑释放多巴胺，一种让我们感觉良好的化学物质。先行词为chemical，指物，用which引导定语从句。故选B。 4．句意：这种积极的感觉强化了这种行为，鼓励我们寻找更多新信息。现在分词作结果状语，表示“从而鼓励”。故选B。 5．句意：我们使用得越多，它就变得越强大。the more...the stronger...表示“越……越……”。故选B。 6．句意：当人们害怕被评判或惩罚时，他们不太可能问好奇的问题。be likely to do sth.表示“可能做某事”。故选B。 7．句意：这就是为什么在学校和工作场所创造一个“心理安全”的环境对于培养好奇心至关重要。for后接动名词fostering作宾语。故选B。 8．句意：如果我们想培养好奇心，我们需要把重心从提供答案转向鼓励提问。if引导条件状语从句。故选A。 9．句意：我们需要赞美问题本身而不是仅仅赞美答案。rather than表示“而不是”。故选B。 10．句意：我们需要认识到不确定性不是弱点，而是成长的机会。not...but...表示“不是……而是……”。故选C。 Passage 5 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 “What if?” These two simple words have launched a thousand ships, inspired countless inventions, and changed the course of human history. They represent curiosity in its purest form---the willingness to imagine possibilities beyond the present reality. ____1____ the story of human progress is, in many ways, the story of “what if.” Consider the Wright brothers. ____2____ others saw birds flying and thought nothing of it, they asked, “What if we could fly too?” This question led them to years of experimentation, countless failures, and ultimately, the first powered flight. Or consider Marie Curie, ____3____ asked, “What if there are elements we haven't discovered yet?” Her curiosity led to the discovery of radium and polonium, ____4____ revolutionized science and medicine. But “What if?” is not just for scientists and inventors. It is a question that ____5____ all of us, in our daily lives. What if I tried a different approach to this problem? What if I learned a new skill? What if I challenged my own assumptions? These questions open doors ____6____ we didn’t know existed. The power of “What if?” lies in its ability to free us from the constraints of conventional thinking. It invites us ____7____ the world with fresh eyes. It gives us permission to be wrong, to fail, and to try again. In a world that often rewards certainty and punishes uncertainty, asking “What if?” is an act of courage. So ____8____ you find yourself stuck in a rut, ask “What if.” Let your mind wander into the realm of possibility. You never know ____9____ it might lead you. As the poet Mary Oliver once wrote, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Perhaps the answer begins with two simple words: “What ____10____ ?” ( ) 1．A．So B．But C．For ( ) 2．A．When B．While C．Because ( ) 3．A．which B．who C．whom ( ) 4．A．that B．which C．what ( ) 5．A．belong to B．belongs to C．belonged to ( ) 6．A．where B．which C．who ( ) 7．A．see B．to see C．seeing ( ) 8．A．whenever B．whatever C．however ( ) 9．A．what B．how C．where ( ) 10．A．unless B．until C．if 【答案】 1．C 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．B 6．A 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．C 【导语】本文深入探讨了“What if?”这个问题所代表的好奇心力量，以及它如何推动人类进步和个人成长。 1．句意：因为人类进步的故事在某种意义上就是“如果……会怎样”的故事。For表示“因为”，引出原因。故选C。 2．句意：当其他人看到鸟飞翔而不以为意时，他们问：“如果我们也飞呢？”While表示“当……时”，表对比。故选B。 3．句意：或者想想玛丽·居里，她问道：“如果还有我们尚未发现的元素呢？”who引导非限制性定语从句，指人。故选B。 4．句意：她的好奇心导致了镭和钋的发现，这彻底改变了科学和医学。which引导非限制性定语从句，指代前面整个句子。故选B。 5．句意：这是一个属于我们所有人的问题。that引导定语从句，先行词为a question，单数，belongs to表示“属于”。故选B。 6．句意：这些问题打开了通往我们不知道存在之处的门。先行词为doors，指地点，用where引导定语从句。故选A。 7．句意：它邀请我们用全新的眼光看世界。invite sb. to do sth.表示“邀请某人做某事”。故选B。 8．句意：所以每当你发现自己陷入困境时，问“如果……会怎样”。whenever表示“每当”，引导时间状语从句。故选A。 9．句意：你永远不知道它可能把你引向何方。where引导宾语从句，表示“到哪里”。故选C。 10．句意：也许答案始于两个简单的词：“如果……会怎样？”What if是固定表达。故选C。 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $