期中复习之阅读理解15篇（说明文）（江苏专用）2026-2027学年译林版英语九年级上册

**基本信息** 期中复习说明文阅读理解专项训练，含15篇不同主题文本（如科技前沿、文化传承、社会热点），适配初中英语期中复习，通过多元情境提升语言能力与思维品质。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解选择题|15篇（每篇4-5题）|细节理解、推理判断、主旨大意、词义猜测|情境具时代性（如可降解机器人、Vision Pro）；文化传承素材（传统中国色彩、快板艺术）；问题设计梯度分明，基础题（如细节题）与能力题（如推理题）结合，培养思维品质|

期中复习之阅读理解15篇（说明文） （江苏专用） When we are at an early age, we do not exactly know who we are and what kind of person we want to be. For most people, they cannot fully understand this world and set up a lifelong goal (目标) at a young age. However, knowing what you want could quicken the pace (步伐) to understand yourself and pin down the direction of your development. How to find your potential (潜力) is a serious question. The earlier you know, the better it will help you in your later life. If you are uncertain about yourself, keep reading and refer to the tips below. Firstly, try to know yourself from your most intimate relationships. They can be your family members, relatives, and they can also be your close friends. Since birth, we are influenced by our families. We take after our parents and they are our first teachers. So why not talk to them and let them give you some advice? If you are still not sure about what you are meant to do, reach out to some of your mentors for advice. Secondly, explore yourself in the social settings. Your goals could be influenced by your social connections. You can join some Student Unions or clubs to find where your interests lie. While you interact with others who share similar interests, you will get to know more about yourself and have a clearer idea what you want to do in the future. Thirdly, read more books. Books allow you to learn about other people’s lives. When you learn about others’ experiences, your horizon (视野) will be broadened, and in turn you will know more about yourself as a person. So, why not read more? As a matter of fact, there are many ways to find yourself. The key is you have to take action. Knowing yourself is essential for preparing for your direction in advance. 1．What can we infer from the sentence “knowing what you want could quicken the pace to understand yourself”? A．It is impossible to understand yourself without goals. B．Understanding yourself helps you set better goals first. C．Goals are more important than understanding yourself. D．Having clear goals helps you understand yourself faster. 2．How does reading books help us understand ourselves better according to the passage? A．It teaches how to write better. B．It provides knowledge for exams. C．It gets us to make more friends. D．It helps learn about others’ experiences. 3．What does the author most probably agree with? A．Taking action is the key point to finding oneself. B．Reading is the only way to know yourself better. C．The young could set a lifelong goal at a young age. D．Family influence is the most important for knowing oneself. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To compare different types of social activities. B．To discuss the importance of reading books in life. C．To provide advice on how to discover one’s potential. D．To explain the importance of family and close friends. No one knows when the first kite was made. The first record of a kite was more than 2,000 years ago in China. Han Xin, the leader of an army, wanted to bring down a king. He decided to dig a tunnel (隧道) into the king’s palace. He flew a kite over the wall of the palace to make sure the length of its string (线). In this way, he could determine how long the tunnel should be. His men in the tunnel took the kite string with them. When they reached the end of the string, they knew to dig up. Kites have been flown in Japan for hundreds of years. In the 1700s, kites were flown in autumn to give thanks for a good harvest. They were also flown to send good wishes to couples who had their first son. Today in Japan, kites are often flown as part of a celebration, such as the beginning of a new year. And kite festivals are held each year in many parts of the country. Kites have been used for scientific purposes in the Western world. In 1752, Benjamin Franklin tied a key to a kite and flew it in a storm to find out that lightning was a form of electricity. In the 1890s, Lawrence Hargrave invented the box kite to test ideas about flight. From 1898 until 1933, the United States Weather Bureau (气象局) used box kites to collect weather data. The Wright brothers also experimented (试验) with kites. What they learnt helped them make the first airplane flight in 1903. 1．Why did Han Xin want to dig a tunnel? A．To pull down the palace. B．To fight against the king. C．To search for the king’s treasure. D．To find out the length of the kite string. 2．What does the underlined word “determine” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A．notice B．control C．discuss D．know 3．One of the purposes of flying kites in Japan is ________. A．to give thanks for a good harvest in summer B．to express good wishes to the first-born daughter C．to celebrate the beginning of a new year D．to hold kite festivals all over the country 4．When did the United States Weather Bureau begin to use box kites? A．In 1752. B．In 1898. C．In 1903. D．In 1933. 5．What would be the best title for the text? A．The History of Kites B．The Experiments of Kites C．The Invention of a Kite D．The First Record of a Kite ①To get a better idea of how far bees usually travel, researchers at Penn State worked to develop a way to follow bees. Bees are usually studied in a lab or nearby. But the researchers wanted to develop a system that could work anywhere and be used by anyone. Let’s see what they have done. ②Researchers worked with engineers to create “AprilTags”, which are similar to QR codes (二维码). These codes are easy for cameras to find and read, even when the light isn’t good. They are smaller than a coin, and can be stuck on the back of bees without causing any harm. ③But sticking thousands of “AprilTags” was a lot of work. The researchers mainly studied young bees, tagging (贴标签) 600 of them every two weeks. Over the spring and summer, the researchers tagged over 32,000 bees spread across six different hives (蜂箱). By putting a camera powered by the sun and a tiny computer above the door to each hive, they could follow the tagged bees. They could show when each bee left the hive and when it returned. ④The new system gave the researchers a lot of information about the bees’ flying. They found that most trips outside the hive lasted 1 to 4 minutes. They thought these short trips were used for quick jobs like checking the weather. Even longer trips were shorter than 20 minutes. But about 34% of the bees took trips that lasted longer than two hours. The researchers said this could show that the bees were making longer trips to collect food. And they noticed that the bees spent more time out collecting when there were fewer flowers around. ⑤All these findings help us understand bees better. Bees are known to communicate with each other about where to collect food through a special “dance”. Now the researchers want to see how their new findings match up with the special dance. They plan to teach beekeepers and other researchers how to use their system. 1．What are the advantages of “AprilTags” according to the passage? ①Easy to read.   ②Safe to bees.   ③Cheap to buy.   ④Small in size.   ⑤Shiny in the dark. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③⑤ D．②④⑤ 2．What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．Bees change their flying time according to the environment. B．Short trips are used for dangerous tasks like checking weather. C．About 66% of the bees take short trips between 1 and 4 minutes. D．Young bees are chosen because they use the special dance better. 3．What is the structure of this passage? (①=Paragraph 1,②=Paragraph 2…) A．①②/③/④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①/②③/④⑤ D．①②③/④/⑤ 4．What will the researchers do next with their new findings? A．Tag more young bees every two weeks. B．Study how bees communicate with each other. C．Compare the special “dance” with their findings. D．Teach beekeepers how to take better care of bees. As I grow up, I know that life plays a very important role (角色) in my education I really wanted to achieve. What I mean is that life can teach you things no one else can. Luckily for you, it’s time to have lessons of life. Pay attention, and you can know what I call the school of life. Use your head You have to be smart to survive in this world. Anytime you need to make a move, stop and think. Obviously there will be times when you need to take action first, but if you’ve been taking the time to plan, you’ll always make the right choice. Fail to plan, plan to fail. Set your goals In my team, if you don’t finish the job well, we will fire you. Your goals should be on building a basis of solid and complete work. Make a list of what you have to do and start with the biggest and most difficult task. The key here is goals. Respect your superiors (上级) Your boss is in his position for a reason, no matter what you think of him. If he’s not the best one, be patient—he’ll be out of there soon. In the meantime, you have to respect him as your superior. That means following orders and closing your mouth. If you don’t respect your boss, how will you expect the people under you to do the same? Keep your cool You should never let your emotions (情绪) control you. You should learn to keep calm. Never lose your cool when dealing in business, or it will ruin the whole thing. The school of life can be hard, but if you’re smart and play your cards right, you can come out with an A+. Just treat every situation as a learning experience. 1．According to the passage, what is the key to finishing work well? A．Asking superiors for help. B．Setting clear goals. C．Starting with easy tasks. D．Working with teammates. 2．What should you do when you disagree with your boss? A．Argue with him directly. B．Ignore his orders. C．Respect him and follow his instructions. D．Quit the job immediately. 3．What will happen if you let emotions control you in business? A．You will get a promotion. B．You will ruin the whole thing. C．You will make more friends. D．You will finish work faster. 4．What does the writer suggest readers treat every situation as? A．A game. B．A learning experience. C．A challenge to avoid. D．A chance to show off. If a stranger (陌生人) knocked on your door asking to use your phone, would you help? How about lending them five dollars for the bus, if they said they’d return and pay you back? Nowadays, many people find it hard to trust strangers. A recent study found that our ability to trust strangers may be more than just a social or psychological characteristic—it could come from our DNA．This is important, in fact, as it turns out that trusting people might live longer and healthier lives compared to those who like to doubt others. ①________ ②________ Two main theories have appeared to explain why some people are more trusting than others. One suggests trust is a stable characteristic shaped by early life experiences. The other thinks it’s influenced by what a person always thinks about the world around them. We can easily guess the answer to the question “Would you say that most people can be trusted?” would depend on whether you’d been robbed the day before or if you’d had your missing wallet returned. ③________ This is where the recent research comes in. Edgerton, a researcher from Lund University, and his teammates have been doing research about trust. In their most recent study, with 33,882 Danish blood donors, they found a single gene (基因)—PLPP4, which has a strong connection to the personality of trusting others, and that the PLPP4 gene explained 6% of the difference in social trust among the people in the study. If you take two people who have similar education and life experiences, this gene alone could account for 6% of the difference in how much they trust others. ④________ They believe that the PLPP4 gene may soften our “fight-or-flight” survival response (反应). If our fight-or-flight system is less strong when we meet new people, it makes sense that trusting others could greatly improve our health. Indeed, if trusting others acts as something against stress, it may lower the risk of cardiovascular (心血管的) disease. As people continue to uncover the mysteries of trust, one thing is clear: understanding its genetic roots may hold the key to developing healthier communities in the world. 1．Why does the writer begin the passage with questions? A．To test the readers’ sense of safety. B．To show how dangerous it is to trust strangers. C．To challenge readers to make a difficult choice. D．To introduce the topic by connecting to readers’ own lives. 2．According to paragraph 3, what might make you trust people less today? A．If you had a happy childhood. B．If you once faced difficulties at work. C．If you were not educated well at a young age. D．If you were treated in a dishonest way by others. 3．The following sentence can be put at ________. What makes some people more trusting? A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 4．What can we know from the passage? A．We should trust strangers more so that we can live longer. B．Trust may come from our body and is good for our health. C．The PLPP4 gene may lead to our natural fear response to strangers. D．People’s trust levels are mainly shaped by their childhood experiences. Foreigners like growing flowers in the garden and enjoy the nice smell in spring. However, Chinese people prefer growing vegetables and get a harvest in autumn. For Chinese, bottles, even plastic bags are perfect for growing vegetables. It’s said that there is a “vegetable gene (基因)” in every Chinese person. After all, they have farmed for thousands of years and gained rich experience in growing vegetables. Because of this, they grow vegetables around the world, creating conditions for planting before there are any. A group of parents of Chinese students once grew vegetables at Yale University in the USA．This area used to be covered with weeds (杂草). To help change the situation, these Chinese parents worked together and finally turned weeds into vegetables. Some areas in Africa are underdeveloped. Many hard-working and kind-hearted Chinese workers went there to help. They helped build roads as well as taught Africans how to farm. All kinds of fruits and vegetables have been grown in Africa since then. The soldiers (士兵) on the islands of the South China Sea also created a vegetable garden through their own efforts. It used to be difficult for the soldiers to eat fresh vegetables on the islands. But recently, they harvested 750 kg of vegetables on sandy beaches. Everyone was excited. With the development of science and technology in China, Chinese people have grown vegetables all over the world, from Europe to Africa. The days of planting potatoes on Mars (火星) will not be far away. 1．The writer started this passage by________. A．listing some numbers B．asking some questions C．telling different jokes D．comparing (比较) different facts 2．Which of the following is NOT the fact to show Chinese people’s “vegetable gene”? A．Chinese people have much farming experience and create conditions for planting before there are any. B．Chinese people have already planted potatoes in outer space, such as on Mars. C．Chinese soldiers on the islands of the South China Sea harvested 750 kg vegetables on sandy beaches. D．Parents of Chinese students at Yale University worked together and turned weeds into vegetables. 3．The structure of the passage may be________. A． B． C． D． 4．The writer wrote this passage in a ________ tone (语气). A．polite B．proud C．serious D．bored Imagine a robot. What comes to your mind first? A machine stronger than the human body? However, this quality is not without a big problem—it’s creating tons of long-lasting e-waste that could flood our planet. What if, instead, the machines we use were designed to break down and disappear just as living things do? For a study published in Science Advances, researchers made a robotic arm and a controller using materials from animals and plants. These materials are strong enough to work but can easily break down in a natural environment. After testing, both parts were gone in the soil within weeks. Biodegradable (可生物降解的) robotics often falls under the umbrella of soft robotics, which takes ideas from nature. “This field started in materials science and chemistry rather than traditional robots that come from mechanical (机械的) engineering,” says Florian Hartmann, a materials scientist from Germany. However, many early soft robotics models still used man-made materials that cause pollution. Wei, a scientist who studies natural materials in Hangzhou, worked together with his friend Zhang and other researchers to build robots for the new study. They started with cellulose (纤维素) taken from cotton. Then, they added glycerol (甘油) to make a new material that is soft and easy to change shapes. After that, they allowed it to dry so it became strong. “Cellulose is cheap and easy to work with,” says Wei. They found that the controller and the robotic arm stood up to both heavy use and a week of inactivity. Finally, they buried (埋) them both in a hole. Within eight weeks, these two parts were almost completely gone. With soft and living components, robots like these can be used to deal with dangerous waste and then disappear naturally. They also hope that such robots can aid doctors in operations and then safely break down inside the body. However, it’s important to note that the technology is still in very early stages. “If we truly want to have a biodegradable robot,” Hartmann says, “We also need to make sure its electronics and power parts are biodegradable.” 1．What is special about the robotic arm and the controller in Paragraph 2? A．They are green. B．They are hard. C．They are intelligent. D．They are affordable. 2．What is mentioned in Paragraph 5 about soft robots? A．Their operation (运行). B．Their applications (应用). C．Their challenges. D．Their performance. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Soft robots are widely used to clean up e-waste. B．Soft robots have to rest for a week after heavy use. C．The designing of soft robots borrows ideas from nature. D．Mechanical engineering offers new ways to run soft robots. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To explain the technical process (过程) of making a biodegradable robot. B．To introduce a new solution to the problem of e-waste from robots. C．To compare the advantages and disadvantages of soft and traditional robots. D．To predict the future widespread use of robots in medicine and waste management. Have you ever noticed how much time you spend on your phone every day? According to a recent study, the average teenager spends about 7 hours a day looking at screens. That’s more time than they spend sleeping! While smartphones bring us many conveniences, they also cause some problems. Too much screen time can lead to eye strain (疲劳), poor sleep, and even anxiety. What’s worse, it may affect our ability to communicate face-to-face. So how can we reduce our screen time? Here are some tips: First, set a specific “no-phone time” every day. For example, you can decide to put away your phone during meals or one hour before bedtime. Second, find other activities to fill your free time. You could read a book, play a sport, or learn a new hobby. These activities are not only good for your health but also help you develop new skills. Third, use apps that track (追踪) your screen time. Many phones now come with built-in features that show how much time you spend on different apps. Seeing the numbers might surprise you and encourage you to make changes. Remember, you are the one in control of your phone, not the other way around. Try to spend more time on real-life experiences and less time on screens. Your eyes, your mind, and your relationships will thank you. 1．How many hours does the average teenager spend on screens a day? A．About 5 hours. B．About 6 hours. C．About 7 hours. D．About 8 hours. 2．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem caused by too much screen time? A．Eye strain. B．Poor sleep. C．Weight gain. D．Anxiety. 3．What is the purpose of setting a “no-phone time”? A．To save battery. B．To reduce screen time. C．To play games better. D．To talk on the phone. 4．According to the passage, which of the following is a good way to reduce screen time? A．Using your phone more often. B．Reading a book instead of using the phone. C．Sleeping less at night. D．Eating more during meals. 5．What does the author mean by saying “you are the one in control of your phone, not the other way around”? A．You should let your phone control your life. B．You can use your phone as much as you want. C．You should decide how to use your phone, not be controlled by it. D．Your phone is more important than you. Apple’s recent Vision Pro goggles may seem like a fun new piece of tech, but researchers are warning that using this product, especially over the long period, can cause a lot of problems. We already know how virtual (虚拟的) reality can influence us over the short period. For example, those who are trying to post videos of themselves doing activities like driving or skating with these headsets on are going to end up in real trouble, potentially (潜在地) harming themselves and others. The users can’t feel the right sizes and shapes of objects, especially when they move their head. The research team wore Vision Pro and Quest goggles for a few weeks while trying to carry out their everyday activities. For the safety of participants (参与者), a minder stayed nearby to make sure they did not walk into walls; Apple’s Vision Pro User Guide warns that it cannot tell all dangerous conditions, so users could be hurt when they put the goggles on. The participants reported they might have headaches. Moreover, they had problems finding the way around them, like bringing food right to their mouth while eating. Even if they were able to get used to the distance after a while, the harms were already done. These don’t go away once someone takes the goggles off as the body needs time to recover. As a result, someone who is working all day inside these goggles could go home with their system off, potentially causing an accident or harming themselves. The researchers also suggested that it can also influence social communications, because the users can’t reply in time or they may miss social signals from the conversations. This can lead to the impression of being non-human. Another problem is its potential harm on the eyes. The goggles use low-powered lasers (激光器) pointed at your eyes for near and far sensing. It is so dangerous that they warn users to stop using it if they experience changes to their vision, such as double vision or unclear vision. Besides these problems, there is another warning to consider: The Vision Pro collects lots of information about its environment. This includes everything from the user’s eye movements to the people and rooms around them, exposing (泄露) personal information about people and their environment, including their behaviors,locations and preferences. Private information could easily be shared by others if users are not careful. 1．Which phrase has the closest meaning to “recover”? A．show up B．calm down C．get better D．turn over 2．The following paragraph can best go after ________. According to the director of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford, there are some strong reasons people should not be wearing these products for long periods. A．Paragraph 1 B．Paragraph 2 C．Paragraph 3 D．Paragraph 4 3．What can we infer from the passage about Apple’s Vision Pro goggles? A．Users make smooth conversations with others. B．Users can go upstairs safely with goggles on. C．Harms to the eyes are able to be cured. D．Users should control the using time for safety. 4．The main purpose of the passage is to show _________. A．the problems caused by goggles B．the working science of goggles C．the reasons for buying goggles D．the advice on wearing goggles Traditional Chinese colors play a key role in Chinese aesthetics. However, they are more than just beautiful shades—they have deep cultural meanings. These colors are not chosen randomly (随机). Instead, they are closely connected to history, nature, and social values. Let’s explore how these colors are used and what they stand for. In ancient China, there were five primary colors: cyan (青色), red, yellow, white, and black. Unlike the modern Western primary color system, these colors were linked to Wu Xing (the Five Elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, water. They also stood for directions and seasons. This connection made them more than just pretty colors. Yellow stood for the earth and the center. It became the color of the emperor. In the Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties, only the royal family could wear bright yellow. The emperor’s clothes and palace roofs (like those of the Forbidden City) were yellow, showing the highest power. Red means fire, the south, and summer. It stands for joy and good luck. During the Chinese New Year, people hang red lanterns and give red packets. At weddings, people wear red and use red decorations to keep away bad luck and celebrate new starts. Even today, red is still the top choice for important and happy events. By mixing the five primary colors, people made secondary colors. For example, green comes from cyan and yellow. It means life and nature. In Chinese gardens, green plants and ponds create a peaceful feeling. Pink, from red and white, means grace. It was often used in women’s clothes. In art, colors are used to express feelings. Ink paintings use black and white in light to dark shades to show mountains, rivers, and feelings. Blue and white porcelain (青花瓷) has a blue design on a white base (基底). It looks clear and elegant. It became famous around the world through the Silk Road. The contrast (对比) between dark blue and bright white creates a clean and timeless beauty with special Eastern magic. It was once popular along the Silk Road, making it a global symbol of Chinese culture. 1．What does the underlined word “aesthetics” in the first paragraph probably mean? A．The study of beauty and taste. B．The study of history and society. C．The study of colors and shapes. D．The study of nature and elements. 2．How does the writer talk about secondary colours in the passage? A．By telling a story of how secondary colors were invented. B．By explaining what they are and giving examples. C．By comparing them with Western secondary colors. D．By listing problems of using secondary colors. 3．According to the passage, why did blue and white porcelain become a global symbol of Chinese culture? A．Because it was only used by Chinese emperors. B．Because making it is very simple. C．Because it has special Eastern beauty and was spread widely. D．Because it uses all five traditional primary colors. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．The history of Chinese ink paintings. B．The making of blue and white porcelain. C．The cultural meanings and uses of traditional Chinese colors. D．The differences between Chinese and Western color systems. For most of us, taking the rubbish out to the rubbish bin on the roadside is a fine example of boring jobs. But for cockatoos, seeing a rubbish bin can mean mealtime. In recent years, there have been reports of cockatoos opening the lids (盖子) of rubbish bins to look for food in Sydney. At first, only cockatoos in a few areas of Sydney could do the trick. But two years later, it spread to cockatoos in many other areas. And it’s amazing that they picked up the skill by copying each other. They’re really good learners. Cockatoos are amazing birds. They live in Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. They are beautiful, smart and social, which makes them well-liked as pets. Cockatoos have a pretty crest (羽冠) on their heads. When a cockatoo is excited or scared, it raises its crest to show how it feels. Cockatoos have strong beaks that help them open seeds and nuts or rubbish bin lids. They are also good at using tools. In the wild, some cockatoos use sticks to get insects out of trees. Others use small stones to open nuts. Cockatoos are also very social. In the wild, they like to be together in big groups. They make different sounds to communicate with one another. As pets, cockatoos can become close friends with their owners. But keeping cockatoos as pets is not an easy job. They need a lot of care. If they don’t get it, they can become bored and break things. Instead of caring for one at home, enjoy the birds in the wild. Who knows what trick they will learn next! 1．Cockatoos learn to open the lids of rubbish bins by ________. A．making different sounds B．copying others’ action C．watching human’s moves D．looking for some tools 2．What can we know about cockatoos? A．They enjoy living in small groups. B．They live mainly in Southeast Asia. C．They are clever enough to use tools. D．They raise crests when feeling excited only. 3．What does the underlined it refer to in Paragraph 5? A．The job. B．The care. C．The thing. D．The wild. 4．What’s the writer’s purpose for writing the passage? A．To invite us to go bird-watching. B．To guide us to build more rubbish bins. C．To tell us the importance of protecting nature. D．To introduce us a kind of beautiful and smart bird. A new robot helps plants breed (育种), producing more food. Chinese scientists have created the world’s first robot, GEAIR, that can finish all the steps of plant breeding. This is important for hybrid breeding (杂交育种). Hybrid breeding helps plants grow stronger and produce more food. Yuan Longping created hybrid rice that has fed many Chinese people. According to the report, hybrid breeding usually means taking away the stamens (雄蕊) of the female plant and then putting pollen (花粉) from the male plant onto the female plant. This helps the new plants get the best qualities from both parents. For example, if you mix a male plant that doesn’t get sick easily with a female plant that makes a lot of fruit, you can get a new plant that has both of these great qualities. However, hybrid breeding needs workers to move pollen from one flower to another again and again in a short time. This work takes a lot of time and energy. GEAIR solves the problem. It uses AI visual recognition and positioning technology (视觉识别和定位技术) to move among crops. After finding flowers, it uses robotic arms to do cross-pollination and finish the whole process. Building the robot was difficult because leaves get in the way, and flowers are very small. Traditional computer rules cannot easily find them in real time. To fix this, the research team trained a new model with 12,800 pictures of flowers. With this model, GEAIR can pollinate each flower in 15 seconds at a cost much lower than a worker’s yearly pay. 1．What is hybrid breeding according to Paragraph 2? A．It is a tool that farmers use to pick fruits from plants more quickly. B．It is a kind of rice that can feed a large number of people in the world. C．It is a method to help make plants grow bigger by giving them more water. D．It is a way to mix male and female plants for new ones with the best qualities. 2．Which of the following can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．GEAIR can only be used in the breeding of hybrid rice. B．GEAIR will make plant breeding much faster and cheaper in the future. C．Hybrid breeding will not be needed anymore with the help of GEAIR. D．The research team spent only 15 seconds training the flower recognition model. 3．What can be the best title for the passage? A．Difficulties in Creating GEAIR. B．An Introduction to Hybrid Breeding. C．The World’s First Plant Breeding Robot. D．The History and Development of GEAIR. The folk art form, kuaiban, which has a long history, can be performed by a group or a single person. With one or two pairs of bamboo clappers (板)—a kind of traditional Chinese musical instrument in their hands, performers tell stories in the local dialect (方言). These stories are usually folk tales or about social life. Recently, Liu Jiming and Wan Yifu made and shared three short videos by using kuaiban which were viewed about 4 million times. As a result, Liu and Wan have gained more than 1 million followers on the Internet. They’ve created many new works to raise people’s awareness. Some of their works are about the danger of drunken driving and food safety. According to Liu and Wan, people can understand kuaiban pieces without difficulty. The stories told in kuaiban pieces are close to people’s daily lives. So they consider that it is a fun way to introduce the Chinese folk culture through kuaiban. And the most important is that both young people and old people begin to know the charm of the art form, kuaiban, which may not be paid much attention to, compared (比较) to other traditional art forms. Folk art forms, like xiangsheng, pingshu and kuaiban, share a lot in common. These traditional art forms show the beauty and value of traditional Chinese culture so they should be known by more people and get to more areas. Luckily, through the Internet, more and more performers who go on sharing kuaiban pieces like Liu and Wan are playing an active role. Hopefully these Chinese folk art forms will be alive with the times. 1．How many views did Liu and Wan's kuaiban videos get? A．About 1 million. B．About 2 million. C．About 3 million. D．About 4 million. 2．What topics are some of Liu and Wan’s kuaiban works about? A．Space travel and robots. B．Drunken driving and food safety. C．Foreign cultures and languages. D．Computer games and movies. 3．What does the underlined word “charm” mean? A．beauty B．difficulty C．symbol D．number 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Kuaiban is only popular among old people. B．Kuaiban stories are far from people’s daily lives. C．Kuaiban is a way to spread Chinese folk culture. D．Liu and Wan don’t want the young to know kuaiban. For a long time, many parents told their children to get jobs in science and technology. They thought these jobs were safe and had a bright future. But now, some parents are changing their minds. They are starting to think that jobs in the humanities, arts or skilled trades like electricians (电工) might be better. One major reason is the quick growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI can now do many tasks related to technology. This makes people worry that soon, there could be too many workers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Between 2011 and 2024, the number of university students in computer science grew a lot, increasing by nearly three times. So, is focusing only on tech still the best plan? A man named Dan Dumont, who is an engineering director, thought about this for his own kids. He even asked an AI for advice. The AI’s answer surprised him. It said that building creativity and people skills is more important than just focusing on technology. This made Dumont think that skilled jobs, like being an electrician, might be safer because AI cannot easily replace them. Schools that teach hands-on job skills are becoming more popular. For example, in Massachusetts, one in every five students now chooses this kind of school. Some of these schools are so full that students have to wait to get in. Also, regular schools are starting to offer classes again where students can learn to build and fix things, like in wood shop. These schools are popular because they mix basic school subjects with hands-on training. This prepares students for both university and a job right after school, giving them more choices. Parents like this idea. It helps their kids get ready for a future where technology changes quickly, making sure they can adapt no matter what happens. 1．According to the first paragraph, parents are starting to think that jobs in ________ might be better. A．only science and technology fields B．the humanities, arts or skilled trades C．developing AI technologies D．traditional school teaching 2．How did the number of university students studying computer science change between 2011 and 2024? A．It decreased slightly over the years. B．It remained almost the same level. C．It grew greatly to nearly three times. D．It changed quickly due to new rules. 3．According to the text, why are some schools that teach hands-on job skills becoming more popular? A．They mix school subjects with practical skills training. B．They focus only on preparing students for university studies. C．They mainly help students avoid working with technology. D．They are easier to get into than regular schools. 4．What is the best title for this passage? A．Why AI is Making All Jobs Disappear B．The Problems with Today’s Schools C．New Ideas About Choosing a Future Job D．Why Students Should Only Study Science Many teenagers want to know more about themselves. They want to understand their personality, strengths (优点), and interests. Personality tests are one way to do this. These tests ask questions about how people feel, think, and act in different situations. By answering honestly, teenagers can learn more about who they are and what makes them special. One popular type of personality test is the quiz (小测试). These quizzes ask simple questions, like “Do you enjoy working alone or in a group?” or “Do you make decisions quickly or slowly?” Each answer gives points, and the total points show a personality type. For example, some people may be outgoing and social, while others are quiet and thoughtful. These quizzes are easy to take and can be found online. Another tool is writing diaries. In the diary, teenagers write about their daily activities, feelings, and reactions to events. Over time, through entries, teenagers may see that they may enjoy helping friends, solving problems, or creating art. Keeping diaries helps teenagers know themselves better and can help them make choices about school, hobbies, and friends. Group activities and discussions are also helpful. Teachers sometimes organize exercises where teenagers work in teams and talk about their experiences. These activities show how people act with others and what abilities they have. Teenagers can learn about leading, working together, and solving problems by watching and hearing advice. Group work is a useful way to see personality in real life. Personality tests and tools cannot tell everything, but they can give helpful ideas. They help teenagers see their good points, weak points, and likes. By knowing more about themselves, teens can make better choices, build skills, and feel sure of themselves. Learning about personality is an important part of growing up, and using tests, diaries, and group work can make this easier and more fun. 1．Why do many teenagers take personality tests? A．To understand themselves better. B．To make more friends online. C．To get better grades at school. D．To learn how to organize group activities. 2．What do we know about personality quizzes? A．They can be found in school textbooks. B．Each answer in the quizzes gives points. C．They require teens to write proper articles. D．They have the same personality result for everyone. 3．What does the word “entries” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．The things written in a diary. B．The friends met in daily life. C．The problems solved at school. D．The hobbies developed recently. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to write a good diary in our daily life as a teenager. B．Why personality tests are the most popular tool for teenagers. C．Why group activities are better than personality tests for teens. D．How teenagers can use different tools to learn more about themselves. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解15篇（说明文） （江苏专用） When we are at an early age, we do not exactly know who we are and what kind of person we want to be. For most people, they cannot fully understand this world and set up a lifelong goal (目标) at a young age. However, knowing what you want could quicken the pace (步伐) to understand yourself and pin down the direction of your development. How to find your potential (潜力) is a serious question. The earlier you know, the better it will help you in your later life. If you are uncertain about yourself, keep reading and refer to the tips below. Firstly, try to know yourself from your most intimate relationships. They can be your family members, relatives, and they can also be your close friends. Since birth, we are influenced by our families. We take after our parents and they are our first teachers. So why not talk to them and let them give you some advice? If you are still not sure about what you are meant to do, reach out to some of your mentors for advice. Secondly, explore yourself in the social settings. Your goals could be influenced by your social connections. You can join some Student Unions or clubs to find where your interests lie. While you interact with others who share similar interests, you will get to know more about yourself and have a clearer idea what you want to do in the future. Thirdly, read more books. Books allow you to learn about other people’s lives. When you learn about others’ experiences, your horizon (视野) will be broadened, and in turn you will know more about yourself as a person. So, why not read more? As a matter of fact, there are many ways to find yourself. The key is you have to take action. Knowing yourself is essential for preparing for your direction in advance. 1．What can we infer from the sentence “knowing what you want could quicken the pace to understand yourself”? A．It is impossible to understand yourself without goals. B．Understanding yourself helps you set better goals first. C．Goals are more important than understanding yourself. D．Having clear goals helps you understand yourself faster. 2．How does reading books help us understand ourselves better according to the passage? A．It teaches how to write better. B．It provides knowledge for exams. C．It gets us to make more friends. D．It helps learn about others’ experiences. 3．What does the author most probably agree with? A．Taking action is the key point to finding oneself. B．Reading is the only way to know yourself better. C．The young could set a lifelong goal at a young age. D．Family influence is the most important for knowing oneself. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To compare different types of social activities. B．To discuss the importance of reading books in life. C．To provide advice on how to discover one’s potential. D．To explain the importance of family and close friends. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了发现自身潜力、了解自己的方法，包括从亲密关系中认识自己、在社交环境中探索自己以及多读书等，同时强调了解自己对提前规划发展方向的重要性，并指出关键是要采取行动。 1．根据第一段第三句“knowing what you want could quicken the pace to understand yourself”可知，知道自己想要什么可以加快了解自己的步伐。选项 D“Having clear goals helps you understand yourself faster”与此意相符，“quicken the pace”对应“faster”。 2．根据第四段第二、三句“Books allow you to learn about other peoples’ lives. When you learn about others’ experiences... you will know more about yourself”可知，读书通过让我们了解他人的生活和经历，从而帮助我们更好地了解自己。 3．根据最后一段第二句“The key is you have to take action.”可知，作者认为行动是发现自己的关键。选项A“Taking action is the key point to finding oneself”与此一致。选项B太绝对，选项C与第一段内容矛盾，选项 D文中未提及家庭影响是“最重要的”。 4．文章第一段提出问题“How to find your potential... refer to the tips below”，随后第二、三、四段分别给出了三条具体建议，最后一段总结行动的重要性。因此，文章的主要目的是提供关于如何发现自身潜力的建议。选项C概括最准确。 No one knows when the first kite was made. The first record of a kite was more than 2,000 years ago in China. Han Xin, the leader of an army, wanted to bring down a king. He decided to dig a tunnel (隧道) into the king’s palace. He flew a kite over the wall of the palace to make sure the length of its string (线). In this way, he could determine how long the tunnel should be. His men in the tunnel took the kite string with them. When they reached the end of the string, they knew to dig up. Kites have been flown in Japan for hundreds of years. In the 1700s, kites were flown in autumn to give thanks for a good harvest. They were also flown to send good wishes to couples who had their first son. Today in Japan, kites are often flown as part of a celebration, such as the beginning of a new year. And kite festivals are held each year in many parts of the country. Kites have been used for scientific purposes in the Western world. In 1752, Benjamin Franklin tied a key to a kite and flew it in a storm to find out that lightning was a form of electricity. In the 1890s, Lawrence Hargrave invented the box kite to test ideas about flight. From 1898 until 1933, the United States Weather Bureau (气象局) used box kites to collect weather data. The Wright brothers also experimented (试验) with kites. What they learnt helped them make the first airplane flight in 1903. 1．Why did Han Xin want to dig a tunnel? A．To pull down the palace. B．To fight against the king. C．To search for the king’s treasure. D．To find out the length of the kite string. 2．What does the underlined word “determine” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A．notice B．control C．discuss D．know 3．One of the purposes of flying kites in Japan is ________. A．to give thanks for a good harvest in summer B．to express good wishes to the first-born daughter C．to celebrate the beginning of a new year D．to hold kite festivals all over the country 4．When did the United States Weather Bureau begin to use box kites? A．In 1752. B．In 1898. C．In 1903. D．In 1933. 5．What would be the best title for the text? A．The History of Kites B．The Experiments of Kites C．The Invention of a Kite D．The First Record of a Kite 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍风筝的最早文字记载、风筝在中国古代、日本以及西方国家的不同用途与相关历史故事。 1．第一段指出：“Han Xin, the leader of an army, wanted to bring down a king. He decided to dig a tunnel (隧道) into the king’s palace.”，“bring down a king”意为推翻君主，对应和君主对抗。 2．第一段指出：“He flew a kite over the wall of the palace to make sure the length of its string (线). In this way, he could determine how long the tunnel should be.”，说明放风筝是为确认线长，以此知晓隧道该挖多长，由此推断determine含义为know，依据上下文逻辑得出答案。 3．第二段第四句指出：“Today in Japan, kites are often flown as part of a celebration, such as the beginning of a new year.”，直接说明日本放风筝的用途之一是庆祝新年，为原文直接信息。 4．第三段第四句指出：“From 1898 until 1933, the United States Weather Bureau (气象局) used box kites to collect weather data.”，给出明确起始年份1898，是文中精准数字，直接提取作答。 5．文章首段讲中国古代风筝用于军事，第二段讲日本传统民俗用途，第三段讲西方科学实验用途，分别介绍不同地区、不同时代风筝的应用，完整讲述风筝的发展历史，因此最佳标题为风筝的历史。 ①To get a better idea of how far bees usually travel, researchers at Penn State worked to develop a way to follow bees. Bees are usually studied in a lab or nearby. But the researchers wanted to develop a system that could work anywhere and be used by anyone. Let’s see what they have done. ②Researchers worked with engineers to create “AprilTags”, which are similar to QR codes (二维码). These codes are easy for cameras to find and read, even when the light isn’t good. They are smaller than a coin, and can be stuck on the back of bees without causing any harm. ③But sticking thousands of “AprilTags” was a lot of work. The researchers mainly studied young bees, tagging (贴标签) 600 of them every two weeks. Over the spring and summer, the researchers tagged over 32,000 bees spread across six different hives (蜂箱). By putting a camera powered by the sun and a tiny computer above the door to each hive, they could follow the tagged bees. They could show when each bee left the hive and when it returned. ④The new system gave the researchers a lot of information about the bees’ flying. They found that most trips outside the hive lasted 1 to 4 minutes. They thought these short trips were used for quick jobs like checking the weather. Even longer trips were shorter than 20 minutes. But about 34% of the bees took trips that lasted longer than two hours. The researchers said this could show that the bees were making longer trips to collect food. And they noticed that the bees spent more time out collecting when there were fewer flowers around. ⑤All these findings help us understand bees better. Bees are known to communicate with each other about where to collect food through a special “dance”. Now the researchers want to see how their new findings match up with the special dance. They plan to teach beekeepers and other researchers how to use their system. 1．What are the advantages of “AprilTags” according to the passage? ①Easy to read.   ②Safe to bees.   ③Cheap to buy.   ④Small in size.   ⑤Shiny in the dark. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③⑤ D．②④⑤ 2．What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．Bees change their flying time according to the environment. B．Short trips are used for dangerous tasks like checking weather. C．About 66% of the bees take short trips between 1 and 4 minutes. D．Young bees are chosen because they use the special dance better. 3．What is the structure of this passage? (①=Paragraph 1,②=Paragraph 2…) A．①②/③/④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①/②③/④⑤ D．①②③/④/⑤ 4．What will the researchers do next with their new findings? A．Tag more young bees every two weeks. B．Study how bees communicate with each other. C．Compare the special “dance” with their findings. D．Teach beekeepers how to take better care of bees. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述宾夕法尼亚州立大学的研究者研发追踪蜜蜂的 AprilTags 标签系统，介绍标签优势、大规模标记蜜蜂的实验过程、蜜蜂飞行规律相关发现，以及研究者后续的研究计划。 1．第②段说明AprilTags的优势：“These codes are easy for cameras to find and read”（易识别读取，对应①Easy to read）；“can be stuck on the back of bees without causing any harm”（对蜜蜂无伤害，对应②Safe to bees）；“They are smaller than a coin”（尺寸小巧，对应④Small in size）。文中未提及标签价格低廉、黑暗中发光，因此①②④正确，故选B。 2．第④段提到：蜜蜂外出短途飞行多为1-4分钟；花朵稀少时，蜜蜂外出采蜜耗时更长；约34%的蜜蜂外出时长超2小时。由此可推断蜜蜂会根据环境（花朵多少）改变飞行时长，故选A。 3．文章分层结构：①段：总起，介绍研究目的——研发可通用的蜜蜂追踪系统；②③④段：分述，依次介绍追踪标签AprilTags、大规模标记蜜蜂的实验操作、实验得到的蜜蜂飞行数据；⑤段：总结，说明研究发现的意义与后续研究规划。分层为①/②③④/⑤，故选B。 4．第⑤段明确说明后续计划：“They plan to see how their new findings match up with the special dance”，即对比蜜蜂独特的“舞蹈交流”和本次实验新发现，故选C。 As I grow up, I know that life plays a very important role (角色) in my education I really wanted to achieve. What I mean is that life can teach you things no one else can. Luckily for you, it’s time to have lessons of life. Pay attention, and you can know what I call the school of life. Use your head You have to be smart to survive in this world. Anytime you need to make a move, stop and think. Obviously there will be times when you need to take action first, but if you’ve been taking the time to plan, you’ll always make the right choice. Fail to plan, plan to fail. Set your goals In my team, if you don’t finish the job well, we will fire you. Your goals should be on building a basis of solid and complete work. Make a list of what you have to do and start with the biggest and most difficult task. The key here is goals. Respect your superiors (上级) Your boss is in his position for a reason, no matter what you think of him. If he’s not the best one, be patient—he’ll be out of there soon. In the meantime, you have to respect him as your superior. That means following orders and closing your mouth. If you don’t respect your boss, how will you expect the people under you to do the same? Keep your cool You should never let your emotions (情绪) control you. You should learn to keep calm. Never lose your cool when dealing in business, or it will ruin the whole thing. The school of life can be hard, but if you’re smart and play your cards right, you can come out with an A+. Just treat every situation as a learning experience. 1．According to the passage, what is the key to finishing work well? A．Asking superiors for help. B．Setting clear goals. C．Starting with easy tasks. D．Working with teammates. 2．What should you do when you disagree with your boss? A．Argue with him directly. B．Ignore his orders. C．Respect him and follow his instructions. D．Quit the job immediately. 3．What will happen if you let emotions control you in business? A．You will get a promotion. B．You will ruin the whole thing. C．You will make more friends. D．You will finish work faster. 4．What does the writer suggest readers treat every situation as? A．A game. B．A learning experience. C．A challenge to avoid. D．A chance to show off. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，作者介绍“生活学校”传授的几门人生功课，分别讲述遇事思考、设定目标、尊重上级、保持冷静的重要意义，建议人们把每一种境遇都当作学习经历。 1．原文Set your goals段落结尾“The key here is goals.”，说明出色完成工作的关键是设定清晰目标。 2．原文Respect your superiors段落提到“In the meantime, you have to respect him as your superior”，即便你对上司有看法，依然要尊重他、服从指令。因此不认同老板时应当尊重他并遵守安排。 3．原文Keep your cool段落“Never lose your cool when dealing in business, or it will ruin the whole thing.”，如果在工作中被情绪支配，会搞砸整件事。 4．文章末尾“Just treat every situation as a learning experience.”，作者建议读者把每一段境遇看作一次学习经历。 If a stranger (陌生人) knocked on your door asking to use your phone, would you help? How about lending them five dollars for the bus, if they said they’d return and pay you back? Nowadays, many people find it hard to trust strangers. A recent study found that our ability to trust strangers may be more than just a social or psychological characteristic—it could come from our DNA．This is important, in fact, as it turns out that trusting people might live longer and healthier lives compared to those who like to doubt others. ①________ ②________ Two main theories have appeared to explain why some people are more trusting than others. One suggests trust is a stable characteristic shaped by early life experiences. The other thinks it’s influenced by what a person always thinks about the world around them. We can easily guess the answer to the question “Would you say that most people can be trusted?” would depend on whether you’d been robbed the day before or if you’d had your missing wallet returned. ③________ This is where the recent research comes in. Edgerton, a researcher from Lund University, and his teammates have been doing research about trust. In their most recent study, with 33,882 Danish blood donors, they found a single gene (基因)—PLPP4, which has a strong connection to the personality of trusting others, and that the PLPP4 gene explained 6% of the difference in social trust among the people in the study. If you take two people who have similar education and life experiences, this gene alone could account for 6% of the difference in how much they trust others. ④________ They believe that the PLPP4 gene may soften our “fight-or-flight” survival response (反应). If our fight-or-flight system is less strong when we meet new people, it makes sense that trusting others could greatly improve our health. Indeed, if trusting others acts as something against stress, it may lower the risk of cardiovascular (心血管的) disease. As people continue to uncover the mysteries of trust, one thing is clear: understanding its genetic roots may hold the key to developing healthier communities in the world. 1．Why does the writer begin the passage with questions? A．To test the readers’ sense of safety. B．To show how dangerous it is to trust strangers. C．To challenge readers to make a difficult choice. D．To introduce the topic by connecting to readers’ own lives. 2．According to paragraph 3, what might make you trust people less today? A．If you had a happy childhood. B．If you once faced difficulties at work. C．If you were not educated well at a young age. D．If you were treated in a dishonest way by others. 3．The following sentence can be put at ________. What makes some people more trusting? A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 4．What can we know from the passage? A．We should trust strangers more so that we can live longer. B．Trust may come from our body and is good for our health. C．The PLPP4 gene may lead to our natural fear response to strangers. D．People’s trust levels are mainly shaped by their childhood experiences. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文主要探讨了人类信任感的来源。文章从“是否愿意帮助陌生人”这一生活场景切入，引出信任感可能源于DNA（特别是PLPP4基因）的研究发现，并阐述了信任他人对身心健康的积极影响及其背后的生理机制。 1．文章第1段“If a stranger (陌生人) knocked on your door asking to use your phone, would you help?”，作者通过假设一个读者在生活中可能遇到的真实情境来开篇。这种方式能让读者产生代入感，从而自然地引出关于“信任陌生人”这一核心话题的讨论。 2．文章第3段“We can easily guess the answer to the question ‘Would you say that most people can be trusted?’ would depend on whether you’d been robbed the day before or if you’d had your missing wallet returned.”表明如果不被他人诚实对待，会降低对他人的信任。 3．文章第3段“Two main theories have appeared to explain why some people are more trusting than others...”主要介绍了关于信任的两个理论，句子“What makes some people more trusting?”放在②处，引出下文两种理论，逻辑衔接通顺。 4．文章第2段“our ability to trust strangers may be more than just a social or psychological characteristic—it could come from our DNA...trusting people might live longer and healthier lives” 表明信任陌生人的能力源于DNA，信任他人的人寿命更长、身体更健康。 Foreigners like growing flowers in the garden and enjoy the nice smell in spring. However, Chinese people prefer growing vegetables and get a harvest in autumn. For Chinese, bottles, even plastic bags are perfect for growing vegetables. It’s said that there is a “vegetable gene (基因)” in every Chinese person. After all, they have farmed for thousands of years and gained rich experience in growing vegetables. Because of this, they grow vegetables around the world, creating conditions for planting before there are any. A group of parents of Chinese students once grew vegetables at Yale University in the USA．This area used to be covered with weeds (杂草). To help change the situation, these Chinese parents worked together and finally turned weeds into vegetables. Some areas in Africa are underdeveloped. Many hard-working and kind-hearted Chinese workers went there to help. They helped build roads as well as taught Africans how to farm. All kinds of fruits and vegetables have been grown in Africa since then. The soldiers (士兵) on the islands of the South China Sea also created a vegetable garden through their own efforts. It used to be difficult for the soldiers to eat fresh vegetables on the islands. But recently, they harvested 750 kg of vegetables on sandy beaches. Everyone was excited. With the development of science and technology in China, Chinese people have grown vegetables all over the world, from Europe to Africa. The days of planting potatoes on Mars (火星) will not be far away. 1．The writer started this passage by________. A．listing some numbers B．asking some questions C．telling different jokes D．comparing (比较) different facts 2．Which of the following is NOT the fact to show Chinese people’s “vegetable gene”? A．Chinese people have much farming experience and create conditions for planting before there are any. B．Chinese people have already planted potatoes in outer space, such as on Mars. C．Chinese soldiers on the islands of the South China Sea harvested 750 kg vegetables on sandy beaches. D．Parents of Chinese students at Yale University worked together and turned weeds into vegetables. 3．The structure of the passage may be________. A． B． C． D． 4．The writer wrote this passage in a ________ tone (语气). A．polite B．proud C．serious D．bored 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要对比了外国人和中国人的种植偏好，提出中国人血脉中刻着“蔬菜基因”，接着列举了耶鲁留美中国家长开荒种菜、中国工人在非洲教当地人种菜、中国南海岛礁士兵在沙滩成功收获蔬菜三个实例佐证观点，最后展望未来，指出随着中国科技发展，中国人未来甚至有望在火星种植蔬菜。 1．文章开头“Foreigners like growing flowers in the garden and enjoy the nice smell in spring. However, Chinese people prefer growing vegetables and get a harvest in autumn.”对比了“外国人种花、中国人种蔬菜”两种不同的种植习惯，通过比较不同事实引出话题。 2．原文最后一段中“The days of planting potatoes on Mars will not be far away.”明确说明在火星种土豆的日子还没有到来，只是不远了，B选项说明“中国人已经在火星种植土豆”和原文内容不符，不属于已发生的事实。 3．梳理全文六段的内容分工：第①、②段：对比引入话题，提出“中国人有蔬菜基因”的核心观点，属于Lead in“引入”，包含①②两段；第③、④、⑤段：分别给出三个实例证明观点，属于Examples“举例”，包含③④⑤三段；第⑥段：展望未来收束全文，属于Look to the future“展望未来”，包含⑥一段；该结构完全对应图片1的结构。 4．通读全文，作者列举中国人在全球各处成功种菜的成就，结尾“With the development of science and technology in China,…”提到随着中国科技发展，未来种菜甚至能拓展到火星，字里行间透露出对中国人植根于千年农耕文化的能力的自豪感，因此语气是骄傲自豪的。 Imagine a robot. What comes to your mind first? A machine stronger than the human body? However, this quality is not without a big problem—it’s creating tons of long-lasting e-waste that could flood our planet. What if, instead, the machines we use were designed to break down and disappear just as living things do? For a study published in Science Advances, researchers made a robotic arm and a controller using materials from animals and plants. These materials are strong enough to work but can easily break down in a natural environment. After testing, both parts were gone in the soil within weeks. Biodegradable (可生物降解的) robotics often falls under the umbrella of soft robotics, which takes ideas from nature. “This field started in materials science and chemistry rather than traditional robots that come from mechanical (机械的) engineering,” says Florian Hartmann, a materials scientist from Germany. However, many early soft robotics models still used man-made materials that cause pollution. Wei, a scientist who studies natural materials in Hangzhou, worked together with his friend Zhang and other researchers to build robots for the new study. They started with cellulose (纤维素) taken from cotton. Then, they added glycerol (甘油) to make a new material that is soft and easy to change shapes. After that, they allowed it to dry so it became strong. “Cellulose is cheap and easy to work with,” says Wei. They found that the controller and the robotic arm stood up to both heavy use and a week of inactivity. Finally, they buried (埋) them both in a hole. Within eight weeks, these two parts were almost completely gone. With soft and living components, robots like these can be used to deal with dangerous waste and then disappear naturally. They also hope that such robots can aid doctors in operations and then safely break down inside the body. However, it’s important to note that the technology is still in very early stages. “If we truly want to have a biodegradable robot,” Hartmann says, “We also need to make sure its electronics and power parts are biodegradable.” 1．What is special about the robotic arm and the controller in Paragraph 2? A．They are green. B．They are hard. C．They are intelligent. D．They are affordable. 2．What is mentioned in Paragraph 5 about soft robots? A．Their operation (运行). B．Their applications (应用). C．Their challenges. D．Their performance. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Soft robots are widely used to clean up e-waste. B．Soft robots have to rest for a week after heavy use. C．The designing of soft robots borrows ideas from nature. D．Mechanical engineering offers new ways to run soft robots. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To explain the technical process (过程) of making a biodegradable robot. B．To introduce a new solution to the problem of e-waste from robots. C．To compare the advantages and disadvantages of soft and traditional robots. D．To predict the future widespread use of robots in medicine and waste management. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文讲述传统机器人易产生电子垃圾，科学家研发出可自然降解的新型软体机器人，为环保与医疗带来全新可能。 1．根据第二段“using materials from animals and plants... can easily break down in a natural environment”可知，该机械臂和控制器由动植物材料制成且可自然分解，具有环保特性。 2．第五段提到“used to deal with dangerous waste”和“aid doctors in operations”，主要阐述了软体机器人的具体用途和应用场景。 3．根据第三段“soft robotics, which takes ideas from nature”可知，软体机器人的设计灵感来自自然，C 项正确；A 项与最后一段“早期阶段”不符；B 项曲解了第四段“经受住一周不活动”的含义；D 项与第三段提到的起源领域不符。 4．文章第一段提出传统机器人造成电子垃圾的问题，随后全文围绕可生物降解机器人这一新解决方案展开，介绍其材料、应用及现状，旨在介绍解决电子垃圾问题的新方案。 Have you ever noticed how much time you spend on your phone every day? According to a recent study, the average teenager spends about 7 hours a day looking at screens. That’s more time than they spend sleeping! While smartphones bring us many conveniences, they also cause some problems. Too much screen time can lead to eye strain (疲劳), poor sleep, and even anxiety. What’s worse, it may affect our ability to communicate face-to-face. So how can we reduce our screen time? Here are some tips: First, set a specific “no-phone time” every day. For example, you can decide to put away your phone during meals or one hour before bedtime. Second, find other activities to fill your free time. You could read a book, play a sport, or learn a new hobby. These activities are not only good for your health but also help you develop new skills. Third, use apps that track (追踪) your screen time. Many phones now come with built-in features that show how much time you spend on different apps. Seeing the numbers might surprise you and encourage you to make changes. Remember, you are the one in control of your phone, not the other way around. Try to spend more time on real-life experiences and less time on screens. Your eyes, your mind, and your relationships will thank you. 1．How many hours does the average teenager spend on screens a day? A．About 5 hours. B．About 6 hours. C．About 7 hours. D．About 8 hours. 2．Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem caused by too much screen time? A．Eye strain. B．Poor sleep. C．Weight gain. D．Anxiety. 3．What is the purpose of setting a “no-phone time”? A．To save battery. B．To reduce screen time. C．To play games better. D．To talk on the phone. 4．According to the passage, which of the following is a good way to reduce screen time? A．Using your phone more often. B．Reading a book instead of using the phone. C．Sleeping less at night. D．Eating more during meals. 5．What does the author mean by saying “you are the one in control of your phone, not the other way around”? A．You should let your phone control your life. B．You can use your phone as much as you want. C．You should decide how to use your phone, not be controlled by it. D．Your phone is more important than you. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了青少年每天在屏幕前花费大量时间及其带来的问题，并提出了减少屏幕时间的三条建议。 1．第一段第二句直接指出：“According to a recent study, the average teenager spends about 7 hours a day looking at screens.” 因此，青少年平均每天在屏幕前花费大约7小时。 2．根据文章第二段第二句“Too much screen time can lead to eye strain (疲劳), poor sleep, and even anxiety.”可知，过多的屏幕时间会导致眼睛疲劳、睡眠不佳，甚至焦虑，文中提到了A、B、D选项，唯独未提及C选项“Weight gain（体重增加）”。 3．根据文章第三段“So how can we reduce our screen time? Here are some tips:”以及紧接着的第四段建议设定“no-phone time”可知，这一建议的目的是为了减少屏幕使用时间。 4．根据文章第五段“Second, find other activities to fill your free time. You could read a book, play a sport, or learn a new hobby.”可知，读书是减少屏幕时间的好方法。 5．这句话的字面意思是“你是控制手机的人，而不是反过来”。结合最后一段语境“Try to spend more time on real-life experiences and less time on screens.”可知，作者意在强调人应该主宰手机的使用，而不是被手机控制生活。选项C符合此意。 Apple’s recent Vision Pro goggles may seem like a fun new piece of tech, but researchers are warning that using this product, especially over the long period, can cause a lot of problems. We already know how virtual (虚拟的) reality can influence us over the short period. For example, those who are trying to post videos of themselves doing activities like driving or skating with these headsets on are going to end up in real trouble, potentially (潜在地) harming themselves and others. The users can’t feel the right sizes and shapes of objects, especially when they move their head. The research team wore Vision Pro and Quest goggles for a few weeks while trying to carry out their everyday activities. For the safety of participants (参与者), a minder stayed nearby to make sure they did not walk into walls; Apple’s Vision Pro User Guide warns that it cannot tell all dangerous conditions, so users could be hurt when they put the goggles on. The participants reported they might have headaches. Moreover, they had problems finding the way around them, like bringing food right to their mouth while eating. Even if they were able to get used to the distance after a while, the harms were already done. These don’t go away once someone takes the goggles off as the body needs time to recover. As a result, someone who is working all day inside these goggles could go home with their system off, potentially causing an accident or harming themselves. The researchers also suggested that it can also influence social communications, because the users can’t reply in time or they may miss social signals from the conversations. This can lead to the impression of being non-human. Another problem is its potential harm on the eyes. The goggles use low-powered lasers (激光器) pointed at your eyes for near and far sensing. It is so dangerous that they warn users to stop using it if they experience changes to their vision, such as double vision or unclear vision. Besides these problems, there is another warning to consider: The Vision Pro collects lots of information about its environment. This includes everything from the user’s eye movements to the people and rooms around them, exposing (泄露) personal information about people and their environment, including their behaviors,locations and preferences. Private information could easily be shared by others if users are not careful. 1．Which phrase has the closest meaning to “recover”? A．show up B．calm down C．get better D．turn over 2．The following paragraph can best go after ________. According to the director of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford, there are some strong reasons people should not be wearing these products for long periods. A．Paragraph 1 B．Paragraph 2 C．Paragraph 3 D．Paragraph 4 3．What can we infer from the passage about Apple’s Vision Pro goggles? A．Users make smooth conversations with others. B．Users can go upstairs safely with goggles on. C．Harms to the eyes are able to be cured. D．Users should control the using time for safety. 4．The main purpose of the passage is to show _________. A．the problems caused by goggles B．the working science of goggles C．the reasons for buying goggles D．the advice on wearing goggles 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了Apple Vision Pro这类VR头显长时间使用带来的身体伤害、社交障碍、眼部损伤及隐私泄露等问题。 1．第四段提到“the body needs time to recover”，表示身体需要时间恢复，与get better（好转、恢复）意思最接近；show up出现，calm down冷静，turn over翻转，均不符合。 2．该句是对前文的概括或引出下文对“长时间佩戴的危害”的强调。原文第3、4、5段都在具体描述危害，但第1段已提出长期使用会有问题，第2段在讲短期已知风险，因此把该句放在第1段之后，作为总起后续危害的过渡最合适。 3．全文多次强调长时间使用带来伤害，可推断出用户为安全应控制使用时间，D项正确；其余选项均与原文内容相反。 4．文章从头到尾围绕Vision Pro带来的安全、健康、社交、隐私等问题展开，主要目的是说明眼镜带来的问题。 Traditional Chinese colors play a key role in Chinese aesthetics. However, they are more than just beautiful shades—they have deep cultural meanings. These colors are not chosen randomly (随机). Instead, they are closely connected to history, nature, and social values. Let’s explore how these colors are used and what they stand for. In ancient China, there were five primary colors: cyan (青色), red, yellow, white, and black. Unlike the modern Western primary color system, these colors were linked to Wu Xing (the Five Elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, water. They also stood for directions and seasons. This connection made them more than just pretty colors. Yellow stood for the earth and the center. It became the color of the emperor. In the Tang, Ming, and Qing dynasties, only the royal family could wear bright yellow. The emperor’s clothes and palace roofs (like those of the Forbidden City) were yellow, showing the highest power. Red means fire, the south, and summer. It stands for joy and good luck. During the Chinese New Year, people hang red lanterns and give red packets. At weddings, people wear red and use red decorations to keep away bad luck and celebrate new starts. Even today, red is still the top choice for important and happy events. By mixing the five primary colors, people made secondary colors. For example, green comes from cyan and yellow. It means life and nature. In Chinese gardens, green plants and ponds create a peaceful feeling. Pink, from red and white, means grace. It was often used in women’s clothes. In art, colors are used to express feelings. Ink paintings use black and white in light to dark shades to show mountains, rivers, and feelings. Blue and white porcelain (青花瓷) has a blue design on a white base (基底). It looks clear and elegant. It became famous around the world through the Silk Road. The contrast (对比) between dark blue and bright white creates a clean and timeless beauty with special Eastern magic. It was once popular along the Silk Road, making it a global symbol of Chinese culture. 1．What does the underlined word “aesthetics” in the first paragraph probably mean? A．The study of beauty and taste. B．The study of history and society. C．The study of colors and shapes. D．The study of nature and elements. 2．How does the writer talk about secondary colours in the passage? A．By telling a story of how secondary colors were invented. B．By explaining what they are and giving examples. C．By comparing them with Western secondary colors. D．By listing problems of using secondary colors. 3．According to the passage, why did blue and white porcelain become a global symbol of Chinese culture? A．Because it was only used by Chinese emperors. B．Because making it is very simple. C．Because it has special Eastern beauty and was spread widely. D．Because it uses all five traditional primary colors. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．The history of Chinese ink paintings. B．The making of blue and white porcelain. C．The cultural meanings and uses of traditional Chinese colors. D．The differences between Chinese and Western color systems. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国传统色彩在中国美学中的重要作用，以及它们所承载的深厚文化内涵。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段“Traditional Chinese colors play a key role in Chinese aesthetics. However, they are more than just beautiful shades—they have deep cultural meanings.”可知，中国传统色彩在中国美学中扮演着关键角色，且它们不仅仅是美丽的色调，还具有深厚的文化意义。由此可推测，“aesthetics”指的是与美和品味相关的研究。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第五段“By mixing the five primary colors, people made secondary colors. For example, green comes from cyan and yellow. It means life and nature. In Chinese gardens, green plants and ponds create a peaceful feeling. Pink, from red and white, means grace. It was often used in women’s clothes.”可知，作者通过解释什么是次要色彩，并举例说明绿色和粉色的来源及意义来谈论次要色彩。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Blue and white porcelain (青花瓷) has a blue design on a white base. It looks clear and elegant. It became famous around the world through the Silk Road. The contrast between dark blue and bright white creates a clean and timeless beauty with special Eastern magic. It was once popular along the Silk Road, making it a global symbol of Chinese culture.”可知，青花瓷通过丝绸之路闻名世界，深蓝色和亮白色的对比创造出一种干净而永恒的美，具有特殊的东方魅力，因此它成为了中国文化的全球象征。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Traditional Chinese colors play a key role in Chinese aesthetics. However, they are more than just beautiful shades—they have deep cultural meanings.”以及全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了中国传统色彩的文化意义和用途。故选C。 For most of us, taking the rubbish out to the rubbish bin on the roadside is a fine example of boring jobs. But for cockatoos, seeing a rubbish bin can mean mealtime. In recent years, there have been reports of cockatoos opening the lids (盖子) of rubbish bins to look for food in Sydney. At first, only cockatoos in a few areas of Sydney could do the trick. But two years later, it spread to cockatoos in many other areas. And it’s amazing that they picked up the skill by copying each other. They’re really good learners. Cockatoos are amazing birds. They live in Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. They are beautiful, smart and social, which makes them well-liked as pets. Cockatoos have a pretty crest (羽冠) on their heads. When a cockatoo is excited or scared, it raises its crest to show how it feels. Cockatoos have strong beaks that help them open seeds and nuts or rubbish bin lids. They are also good at using tools. In the wild, some cockatoos use sticks to get insects out of trees. Others use small stones to open nuts. Cockatoos are also very social. In the wild, they like to be together in big groups. They make different sounds to communicate with one another. As pets, cockatoos can become close friends with their owners. But keeping cockatoos as pets is not an easy job. They need a lot of care. If they don’t get it, they can become bored and break things. Instead of caring for one at home, enjoy the birds in the wild. Who knows what trick they will learn next! 1．Cockatoos learn to open the lids of rubbish bins by ________. A．making different sounds B．copying others’ action C．watching human’s moves D．looking for some tools 2．What can we know about cockatoos? A．They enjoy living in small groups. B．They live mainly in Southeast Asia. C．They are clever enough to use tools. D．They raise crests when feeling excited only. 3．What does the underlined it refer to in Paragraph 5? A．The job. B．The care. C．The thing. D．The wild. 4．What’s the writer’s purpose for writing the passage? A．To invite us to go bird-watching. B．To guide us to build more rubbish bins. C．To tell us the importance of protecting nature. D．To introduce us a kind of beautiful and smart bird. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了一种生活在澳大利亚和东南亚的部分地区的既美丽又聪明的鸟——凤头鹦鹉。 1．细节理解题。根据“At first, only cockatoos in a few areas of Sydney could do the trick. But two years later, it spread to cockatoos in many other areas. And it’s amazing that they picked up the skill by copying each other.”可知，凤头鹦鹉通过互相模仿学习开垃圾桶盖子的技能。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“They are also good at using tools. In the wild, some cockatoos use sticks to get insects out of trees. Others use small stones to open nuts.”可知，凤头鹦鹉擅长使用工具。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“They need a lot of care. If they don’t get it, they can become bored and break things.”可知，这里“it”是指前面提到的“care”。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文可知，本文主要介绍了一种生活在澳大利亚和东南亚的部分地区的既美丽又聪明的鸟——凤头鹦鹉。所以，作者写这段文字的目的是向我们介绍一种既美丽又聪明的鸟。故选D。 A new robot helps plants breed (育种), producing more food. Chinese scientists have created the world’s first robot, GEAIR, that can finish all the steps of plant breeding. This is important for hybrid breeding (杂交育种). Hybrid breeding helps plants grow stronger and produce more food. Yuan Longping created hybrid rice that has fed many Chinese people. According to the report, hybrid breeding usually means taking away the stamens (雄蕊) of the female plant and then putting pollen (花粉) from the male plant onto the female plant. This helps the new plants get the best qualities from both parents. For example, if you mix a male plant that doesn’t get sick easily with a female plant that makes a lot of fruit, you can get a new plant that has both of these great qualities. However, hybrid breeding needs workers to move pollen from one flower to another again and again in a short time. This work takes a lot of time and energy. GEAIR solves the problem. It uses AI visual recognition and positioning technology (视觉识别和定位技术) to move among crops. After finding flowers, it uses robotic arms to do cross-pollination and finish the whole process. Building the robot was difficult because leaves get in the way, and flowers are very small. Traditional computer rules cannot easily find them in real time. To fix this, the research team trained a new model with 12,800 pictures of flowers. With this model, GEAIR can pollinate each flower in 15 seconds at a cost much lower than a worker’s yearly pay. 1．What is hybrid breeding according to Paragraph 2? A．It is a tool that farmers use to pick fruits from plants more quickly. B．It is a kind of rice that can feed a large number of people in the world. C．It is a method to help make plants grow bigger by giving them more water. D．It is a way to mix male and female plants for new ones with the best qualities. 2．Which of the following can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．GEAIR can only be used in the breeding of hybrid rice. B．GEAIR will make plant breeding much faster and cheaper in the future. C．Hybrid breeding will not be needed anymore with the help of GEAIR. D．The research team spent only 15 seconds training the flower recognition model. 3．What can be the best title for the passage? A．Difficulties in Creating GEAIR. B．An Introduction to Hybrid Breeding. C．The World’s First Plant Breeding Robot. D．The History and Development of GEAIR. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文介绍世界首款植物育种机器人GEAIR，它能完成杂交育种全流程，解决人工育种耗时耗力的问题，提升育种效率。 1．细节理解题。根据“According to the report, hybrid breeding usually means taking away the stamens (雄蕊) of the female plant and then putting pollen (花粉) from the male plant onto the female plant. This helps the new plants get the best qualities from both parents.”可知，杂交育种是将雌雄植株的花粉结合，培育出兼具双亲优良特性的新植株的方法，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“With this model, GEAIR can pollinate each flower in 15 seconds at a cost much lower than a worker’s yearly pay.”可知，GEAIR授粉速度快且成本低，由此可推断它未来会让植物育种变得更快更便宜，故选B。 3．最佳标题题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要围绕世界上第一款能完成植物杂交育种全流程的机器人GEAIR展开介绍，最佳标题是“The World’s First Plant Breeding Robot.”，故选C。 The folk art form, kuaiban, which has a long history, can be performed by a group or a single person. With one or two pairs of bamboo clappers (板)—a kind of traditional Chinese musical instrument in their hands, performers tell stories in the local dialect (方言). These stories are usually folk tales or about social life. Recently, Liu Jiming and Wan Yifu made and shared three short videos by using kuaiban which were viewed about 4 million times. As a result, Liu and Wan have gained more than 1 million followers on the Internet. They’ve created many new works to raise people’s awareness. Some of their works are about the danger of drunken driving and food safety. According to Liu and Wan, people can understand kuaiban pieces without difficulty. The stories told in kuaiban pieces are close to people’s daily lives. So they consider that it is a fun way to introduce the Chinese folk culture through kuaiban. And the most important is that both young people and old people begin to know the charm of the art form, kuaiban, which may not be paid much attention to, compared (比较) to other traditional art forms. Folk art forms, like xiangsheng, pingshu and kuaiban, share a lot in common. These traditional art forms show the beauty and value of traditional Chinese culture so they should be known by more people and get to more areas. Luckily, through the Internet, more and more performers who go on sharing kuaiban pieces like Liu and Wan are playing an active role. Hopefully these Chinese folk art forms will be alive with the times. 1．How many views did Liu and Wan's kuaiban videos get? A．About 1 million. B．About 2 million. C．About 3 million. D．About 4 million. 2．What topics are some of Liu and Wan’s kuaiban works about? A．Space travel and robots. B．Drunken driving and food safety. C．Foreign cultures and languages. D．Computer games and movies. 3．What does the underlined word “charm” mean? A．beauty B．difficulty C．symbol D．number 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Kuaiban is only popular among old people. B．Kuaiban stories are far from people’s daily lives. C．Kuaiban is a way to spread Chinese folk culture. D．Liu and Wan don’t want the young to know kuaiban. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了历史悠久的民间艺术形式快板，介绍了其表演形式，还讲述了刘继明和万一夫通过制作分享快板短视频走红，并用快板创作作品传播文化、提升人们意识的事迹，最后强调了快板等民间艺术的文化价值及借助互联网与时俱进传承的希望。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Recently, Liu Jiming and Wan Yifu made and shared three short videos by using kuaiban which were viewed about 4 million times.”可知，刘继明和万一夫的快板视频获得了大约400万次观看。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Some of their works are about the danger of drunken driving and food safety.”可知，他们的一些快板作品是关于酒后驾驶的危险和食品安全的。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章第三段“And the most important is that both young people and old people begin to know the charm of the art form, kuaiban, which may not be paid much attention to, compared to other traditional art forms.”可知，此处指年轻人和老年人都开始了解快板这一艺术形式的魅力，结合选项，charm与beauty“美感、魅力”意思相近。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“So they consider that it is a fun way to introduce the Chinese folk culture through kuaiban.”可推知，快板是传播中国民间文化的一种方式。故选C。 For a long time, many parents told their children to get jobs in science and technology. They thought these jobs were safe and had a bright future. But now, some parents are changing their minds. They are starting to think that jobs in the humanities, arts or skilled trades like electricians (电工) might be better. One major reason is the quick growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI can now do many tasks related to technology. This makes people worry that soon, there could be too many workers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Between 2011 and 2024, the number of university students in computer science grew a lot, increasing by nearly three times. So, is focusing only on tech still the best plan? A man named Dan Dumont, who is an engineering director, thought about this for his own kids. He even asked an AI for advice. The AI’s answer surprised him. It said that building creativity and people skills is more important than just focusing on technology. This made Dumont think that skilled jobs, like being an electrician, might be safer because AI cannot easily replace them. Schools that teach hands-on job skills are becoming more popular. For example, in Massachusetts, one in every five students now chooses this kind of school. Some of these schools are so full that students have to wait to get in. Also, regular schools are starting to offer classes again where students can learn to build and fix things, like in wood shop. These schools are popular because they mix basic school subjects with hands-on training. This prepares students for both university and a job right after school, giving them more choices. Parents like this idea. It helps their kids get ready for a future where technology changes quickly, making sure they can adapt no matter what happens. 1．According to the first paragraph, parents are starting to think that jobs in ________ might be better. A．only science and technology fields B．the humanities, arts or skilled trades C．developing AI technologies D．traditional school teaching 2．How did the number of university students studying computer science change between 2011 and 2024? A．It decreased slightly over the years. B．It remained almost the same level. C．It grew greatly to nearly three times. D．It changed quickly due to new rules. 3．According to the text, why are some schools that teach hands-on job skills becoming more popular? A．They mix school subjects with practical skills training. B．They focus only on preparing students for university studies. C．They mainly help students avoid working with technology. D．They are easier to get into than regular schools. 4．What is the best title for this passage? A．Why AI is Making All Jobs Disappear B．The Problems with Today’s Schools C．New Ideas About Choosing a Future Job D．Why Students Should Only Study Science 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文讲述许多父母原本建议孩子从事科技类工作，如今因AI发展，转而认为人文、艺术或技工类工作更好，相关实操技能学校也更受欢迎。 1．细节理解题。根据“They are starting to think that jobs in the humanities, arts or skilled trades like electricians (电工) might be better.”可知，父母开始认为人文、艺术或技工类工作可能更好，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Between 2011 and 2024, the number of university students in computer science grew a lot, increasing by nearly three times.”可知，计算机专业大学生数量大幅增长至近三倍，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“These schools are popular because they mix basic school subjects with hands-on training.”可知，这类学校受欢迎是因为它们将学科知识与实操训练结合，故选A。 4．最佳标题题。全文围绕AI时代下职业选择观念的变化展开，讨论科技与人文/技术工种的新权衡，故选C。 Many teenagers want to know more about themselves. They want to understand their personality, strengths (优点), and interests. Personality tests are one way to do this. These tests ask questions about how people feel, think, and act in different situations. By answering honestly, teenagers can learn more about who they are and what makes them special. One popular type of personality test is the quiz (小测试). These quizzes ask simple questions, like “Do you enjoy working alone or in a group?” or “Do you make decisions quickly or slowly?” Each answer gives points, and the total points show a personality type. For example, some people may be outgoing and social, while others are quiet and thoughtful. These quizzes are easy to take and can be found online. Another tool is writing diaries. In the diary, teenagers write about their daily activities, feelings, and reactions to events. Over time, through entries, teenagers may see that they may enjoy helping friends, solving problems, or creating art. Keeping diaries helps teenagers know themselves better and can help them make choices about school, hobbies, and friends. Group activities and discussions are also helpful. Teachers sometimes organize exercises where teenagers work in teams and talk about their experiences. These activities show how people act with others and what abilities they have. Teenagers can learn about leading, working together, and solving problems by watching and hearing advice. Group work is a useful way to see personality in real life. Personality tests and tools cannot tell everything, but they can give helpful ideas. They help teenagers see their good points, weak points, and likes. By knowing more about themselves, teens can make better choices, build skills, and feel sure of themselves. Learning about personality is an important part of growing up, and using tests, diaries, and group work can make this easier and more fun. 1．Why do many teenagers take personality tests? A．To understand themselves better. B．To make more friends online. C．To get better grades at school. D．To learn how to organize group activities. 2．What do we know about personality quizzes? A．They can be found in school textbooks. B．Each answer in the quizzes gives points. C．They require teens to write proper articles. D．They have the same personality result for everyone. 3．What does the word “entries” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．The things written in a diary. B．The friends met in daily life. C．The problems solved at school. D．The hobbies developed recently. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How to write a good diary in our daily life as a teenager. B．Why personality tests are the most popular tool for teenagers. C．Why group activities are better than personality tests for teens. D．How teenagers can use different tools to learn more about themselves. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了青少年可通过人格测试、写日记、参与小组活动等多种方式，来更好地了解自己的性格、兴趣与特长。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Many teenagers want to know more about themselves. They want to understand their personality, strengths (优点), and interests. Personality tests are one way to do this.”可知，青少年做性格测试是为了更好地了解自己。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Each answer gives points, and the total points show a personality type.”可知，性格小测试里的每个答案都会对应分数，总分能显示出性格类型。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Another tool is writing diaries. In the diary, teenagers write about their daily activities, feelings, and reactions to events. Over time, through entries, teenagers may see that they may enjoy helping friends, solving problems, or creating art.”可知，划线词前文明确提到“写日记”是了解自己的工具，且说明日记里会记录日常活动、感受等内容；随后“through entries”承接“写日记”的语境，指的是“通过（日记里记录的）这些内容”，由此可推断，“entries”的含义是“日记里写的内容”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文并根据最后一段“Personality tests and tools cannot tell everything, but they can give helpful ideas. They help teenagers see their good points, weak points, and likes. By knowing more about themselves, teens can make better choices, build skills, and feel sure of themselves. Learning about personality is an important part of growing up, and using tests, diaries, and group work can make this easier and more fun.”可知，文章第一段引出青少年想了解自己，后几段分别介绍性格小测试、写日记、小组活动这些工具，最后一段总结这些工具对于了解自己的作用，所以文章主要讲青少年可以通过不同工具来更多地了解自己。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $