Unit 2 Exploring English A卷·学业水平达标卷-【金卷1号】2026-2027学年高中英语必修第一册单元检测AB卷（外研版）

Unit 2 Exploring English 赳 A卷·学业水平达标卷 (时间：90分钟满分：120分) 第一部分基础知识检测 器 一、单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分） 1.She seems very much (oppose)to your going abroad. 圜 2.The bomb blast killed several (harm)passers-by. 3.The heat (reflect)from the white sand formed a mirage. 4.Her unexpected arrival (confuse)all our plans. p 5.Travelers are (remind)that malaria tablets are advisable. 典 6.You can visit the whole palace except for the private a 赖 7.He's giving her French lessons in e for her teaching him English. 8.Prime Minister c that no decision had yet been made. 9.He has a very n attitude to his work 数 10.White lines divide the playing area into s 二、完成句子（每空限一个词）（共10小题，每小题1分） 罗 there before. 他全家人和他都没去过那儿。 荞 they look the same,they are twins! 难怪他们看起来那么像，他们是双胞胎啊！ his bike was broken. e 他迟到的原因是他的自行车坏了。 4.My view yours. 的 我的看法和你的相反。 5.I'm not quite sure 我不太确定你是否正确。 7 6.The committee seven members. 委员会由7人组成。 7.We leave when you telephoned. 你打电话来时，我们正要动身。 8.Jim has been working hard and spending his vacation lying on the beach doing nothing. 吉姆一直工作努力，他渴望能躺在海边什么也不干，度过假期。 9. it had completely disappeared. 使我惊讶的是，它消失得无影无踪了。 10.You sound like you this morning. 你今天早上听起来声音有点儿嘶哑。 三、把下列词转化为名词（共10小题，每小题1分） 1.able 2.happy 3.traditional 4.silent 5.resist 6.move 7.fluent 8.confuse 9.educate 10.active 第二部分 一、阅读理解（共4个小题；每小题2.5分，满分10分） Children who often move house are more likely to suffer poor health,research suggests.Moving several times before the age of 18 can affect the health,psychological distress and increase the chance that a child may use illegal drugs. The study included information for 850 people,followed-up for a period of 20 years. Scientists found changing home several times could cause psychological distress in children. By the age of 18,59 percent had moved house once or twice while one in five had moved at least three times.Some 20 percent had stayed in the same house during their childhood. Children of single parents or those with step-parents were more likely to move home, as were those with two or three brothers or sisters.Those with four or more brothers and sisters were more likely to stay in the same house. —18 Experts found that people who moved at least once had an increased risk of poor health,some of this could be because of changing schools.Those who had moved three times or more were three times as likely to have had suicidal thoughts as those who stayed in the same house. Dr Denise Brown said,"For many people,moving house is a good experience as it may lead to improved family conditions.But for some family members,especially children, moving can be bad and may lead to poor health outcomes and behaviors in adulthood.The bad effect on health in adulthood appears to be somewhat accounted for by a high number of school moves.” 1.What has caused children's health problems according to the passage? A.Psychological distress. B.Using illegal drugs. C.Moving house often. D.Not staying with parents. 2.In the study some 20 percent of children probably A.have single parents B.have step-parents C.have two or three brothers and sisters D.have four or more brothers and sisters 3.Compared with children staying in the same house,more children of those who had moved over 3 times A.changed schools B.had suicidal thought C.used illegal drugs D.had poor health problem 4.From what Dr Denise Brown said we can learn that A.people who moved at least once had an increased risk of poorer health B.moving house is actually a good thing for the family,especially children C.to improve family conditions,children should face moving house bravely D.the poor health is caused partly by a high number of school moves 二、阅读七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） Five Steps to Better Handwriting Some kids love handwriting,but others hate when it's time to put their pen to paper. Maybe they are worried about their handwriting.Are you one of them?1 Here are five steps that really work! 19 Get a great grasp Try this-hold your pencil at the top and try to write your name.Pretty hard?But when you hold your pencil the correct way,writing is much easier.2 Hold it in place with your thumb,and your index(and middle fingers. Let the lines be your guide Lined paper is your friend!Those lines can help you create letters that are the right size and proportion().3 Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely. Those capital letters should be from the bottom line to the top one. Slow down If your writing is hard to read,try slowing down a little.If you rush,it's hard to control where you stop and start your letters. Lower the pressure(压力) 4 That makes it harder to make the smooth lines.Try easing up and don't hold the pencil too tightly. 5 Lots of games require you to write or draw pictures.So even though it's not schoolwork,you're still using the skills you need to control your pen better. A.Play games B.Ask for more advice C.So“a”should be half the height of a capital“A”. D.You've been writing since you were a little kid. E.Some kids press down really hard when they write. F.The good news is that just about everyone can improve their handwriting. G.The best way to hold a pen or pencil is to let it rest next to the base of your thumb. 第三部分 一、完形填空（共15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分） Our family enjoyed a beautiful house plant for over three decades.It had stayed with us through 1 years and good times,pain and joy.I had never thought of 2 it. 20 However,two weeks ago,we 3 some changes of its leaves,which began to discolor.We watered and fed it even to the point of 4 it,like a child.But it just showed no sign of 5.We finally picked a few half-dead leaves and tried replanting them in a small pot. What 6 us was that these leaves just rooted in the new pot and grew strong while the original plant finally died.When we dug it out of its pot,it all became 7 to us-its roots were in ,8,completely tangling up(绞在一起).They had grown so massive (that they 9 to burst the sides of its pot.Our once-beautiful plant died because it outgrew its environment-一it became root--bound(根部受到束缚的). People,too,can become root-bound.Those who 10 personal growth or development often want to make 11 that can lead to greater achievements or much more happiness. 12 they more often find they outgrow their environment and want to 13 Their views expand and they need 14 environment to live in. They need people who will make 15 for their growth.If they cannot be satisfied, some problems are sure to arise. So if your new-found growth causes you to push against the old ways,you may need to realize you are bigger now. 1.A.peaceful B.pleasant C.hard D.busy 2.A.decorating B.losing C.overcoming D.selling 3.A.made B.recorded C.tracked D.discovered 4.A.begging B.spoiling C.protecting D.punishing 5.A.strength B.struggle C.growth D.recovery 6.A.astonished B.puzzled C.convinced D.amused 7.A.familiar B.useful C.true D.clear 8.A.condition B.disorder C.danger D.place 9.A.threatened B.managed C.stopped D.deserved 10.A.depend on B.seek for C.account for D.react to 11.A.suggestions B.studies C.explanations D.changes 21 12.A.However B.Therefore C.Fortunately D.Interestingly 13.A.calm down B.carry on C.break out D.set off 14.A.larger B.brighter C.safer D.taller 15.A.chances B.promises C.time D.room 二、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） Going to a British high school for one year 1. a very enjoyable and exciting experience for me. On the first day all of the new students attended an assembly.I sat next to a girl 2. name was Diane.We soon became best friends.During the assembly,the headmaster told us about the rules of the school.He also told us that the best way to earn respect from the school was to devote ourselves to 3. (study)hard and achieve high 4.(grade).This sounded like my school in China. My English improved a lot,5. I used English every day and spent an hour each day 6. (read)English books in the library.I 7.(usual)went to the Computer Club during the lunch break,8.I could send e-mails to my family and friends back home for free.I also had 9.extra French Class on Tuesday evenings. I was very 10. (luck)to experience this different way of life,and I really hope to go back to study in Manchester again. 第四部分写作（共两节） 一、应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校即将举行国际中学生科学论坛活动，你想报名做一名志愿者。请 用英文写一封邮件申请参加。主要内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.自我介绍； 3.希望获准。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 22 Dear Sir or Madam, I'm writing this letter to With all my best regards. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 二、读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构 成一篇完整的短文。 On a Friday evening in December,two weeks before Christmas,I lost my job.I hadn't seen it coming.I was excited for the weekend,when my daughter,Kristil,then 12,and I planned to get our Christmas tree.Then I listened to my voicemail"We're sorry,but your work assignment has ended."My heart sank. I wasn't just a single parent;I was the only parent.I did everything I could to give Kristil a good life,but there were some things my love couldn't fix.The next day as we searched for our tree,I struggled to be cheerful as I eyed the Christmas tree prices.Empty- handed,we returned home. Over the next week,I furiously applied for jobs as my bank account grew smaller.All applications ended in vain.I felt as if the world was closing in on me.On a weekend afternoon,I dropped Kristil in a wealthy gated community for a birthday party of her classmate.I watched as she went in,surrounded by all the nice things we couldn't afford.I drove home defeated. 23 Back at home,I glanced out the window.It had been snowing on and off all morning. I noticed a small woman with short white hair struggling to open her car door against the wind.She got out.I realized it was my old professor,Esther Heffernan.I hadn't seen her since we'd met for lunch three months ago.I'd first met Esther 10 years earlier,when I was her student at Edgewood College in Madison,Wisconsin.Kristil was 2 at the time,and I sometimes took her to class.Esther was understanding and would bring coloring books to occupy Kristil.After I graduated,she kept in touch,meeting me for lunch every few months.I had grown to love her like family. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph 1: I rushed out of the house,waving my hands. Paragraph 2: When I opened the envelope,inside I found some money and a note. 2458.confidence[考查名词。my是形容词性物主 代词，修饰名词，作定语，故用confidence。] 59.shutting[考查非谓语动词。shut和句子主语I 构成逻辑上的主谓关系，故用现在分词作状语。] 60.after[考查连词。根据语境可知，此处应用 连词after,.表示“在…之后”。] 6l.depressed[考查形容词。由句子的主语I和 该空前的逗号可知，应用形容词depressed在 句子中作状语。] 62.the most precious[考查形容词最高级。根 据空格前的“one of”并结合语境可知，此处用 最高级修饰名词moments,表示“最珍贵的时 刻之一”，故用the most precious。] 63.had noticed[考查过去完成时。notice的动 作发生在said之前，表示过去的过去，故用过 去完成时。] 64.hers[考查代词。介词后跟名词、代词或动名 词作宾语，且由空格前的“my hands”可知，此 处用名词性物主代词hers,表示她的手。] 65.who[考查非限制性定语从句。who引导非限 制性定语从句，在从句中作主语，修饰先行词the head-master。.] 第四部分 第一节 【参考范文】 Dear teacher, How time flies!It's almost two months since my senior school life began. First,I want to say“Thank you very much'” from the bottom of my heart,because you helped me greatly with my study so that I could make great progress in my English study. Now I also feel lucky to know more excellent classmates and teachers in my new senior school.We make friends,help each other greatly and get along pleasantly with each other.However,in the new envi- ronment,some problems come along with my study and daily life.With so many excellent students in our new class,I am afraid I may fall behind others in my study.What's worse,this is the first time I have been away from my home,I miss my family very much and always look back on my time in my junior school,which even makes me unable to concentrate in class.So I hope you can answer my letter and give me some advice. I'm looking forward to seeing you again.I wish you happy and healthy all the time. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 【参考范文】 Paragraph 1: Time passed quickly that year,and be fore we all knew it,it was the last day of school. Our school had a very special tradition on the last day.All the teachers filled the sidewalk,waving goodbye to the kids as the buses pulled out with their horns honking.But on that particular day,Steven walked slowly to the bus,his head down,tears in his eyes.He boarded the bus reluctantly,hesitated,and then ran back off the bus to hug Mr.Rowe."I don't want to leave you."He sobbed with red- rimmed eyes.Mr.Rowe comforted him,"I will miss you,to0.” Paragraph 2: Many years later,Mr.Rowe and I were surprised when a handsome young man walked into our classroom,dressed in the Marine Corps uniform.The young man stood tall and proud.It was Steven!Mr.Rowe and I couldn't believe our eyes.He saluted and hugged Mr.Rowe tightly! "I have come back to school today just to say thanks to you!"It is my hope that every teacher is blessed with such an experience of a former student coming back to say,simply to say a very simple THANKS. Unit 2 Exploring English A卷·学业水平达标卷 第一部分 一、l.opposed2.harmless3.reflected 4.confused 5.reminded 6.apartments 7.exchange 8.commented 9.negative 10.sections 二、l.Neither his family nor he has been 2.No wonder 3.The reason why he was late was that 4.is opposite to 5.whether you are right 6.is made up of 7.were about to 8.looks forward to 9.To my astonishment 10.have a frog in your throat 1.ability 2.happiness 3.tradition 4.silence 5.resistance 6.movement 7.fluency 8.confusion 9.education 10.activity 第二部分 一、【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明： 经常搬家的孩子更有可能身体不好。 l.C[细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Children who often move house are more likely to suffer poor health,research suggests.”研究表明，经常 搬家的孩子更有可能健康状况不佳。故选C。] 2.D[推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Some20 percent had stayed in the same house during their childhood.”大约有20%的人在童年时期 住在同一所房子里；以及第四段中的“Those with four or more brothers and sisters were more likely to stay in the same house..”那些有 四个或更多兄弟姐妹的人更有可能住在同一所 房子里。可知选D。] 3.B[考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的“Those who had moved three times or more were three times as likely to have had suicidal thoughts as those who stayed in the same house.”可知，那些搬了三 次或更多的人有自杀念头的可能性是其他住在同 一所房子里的人的三倍。故选B。] 4.D[细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The bad effect on health in adulthood appears to be some- what accounted for by a high number of school moves.”可知，成年后对健康的不良影响在某种程 度上是由于学校的搬迁次数过多。故选D。] 二、【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，就如何改善 孩子们的书法，作者提出了五点建议。 1.F[考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根 据空前“Some kids love handwriting,but others hate when it's time to put their pen to paper.May- be they are worried about their handwriting.Are you one of them?”以及空后“Here are five steps that really work!”可知这里想说好消息是每个人 都能提高他们的书法，故选F。] 2.G[考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根 据该段标题“Get a great grasp”可知，这一段讲 了握笔姿势，故选G。] 3.C[考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根 据空前“Lined paper is your friend!Those lines can help you create letters that are the right size and proportion(均衡).”可知，大写的 A是小写的a的一倍，故选C。] 4.E[考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根 据空后“That makes it harder to make the smooth lines.Try easing up and don't hold the pencil too tightly..”可知这里想说有的小孩，当 他们写字时太用力往下按了，故选E。] 5.A[考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根 据'空后“Lots of games require you to write or draw pictures.So even though it's not schoolwork, you're still using the skills you need to control your pen better.”可知这里的标题应该是玩游戏， 故选A。] 第三部分 一、【语篇导读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。 文章主要讲述的是作者养了30多年的漂亮的绿 植由于根满盆而逐渐死亡，但是将它的叶子移到 12 新的盆子里却很好的活了。由此联想到我们的人 生，也会经常遇到达到瓶颈的这种状态，所以如果 要想有更好的发展，就必须寻求新的更好的环境。 1.C[考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它伴随我们 度过了艰难的和开心的时光，度过了痛苦和欢 乐。A.peaceful和平的；安静的；B.pleasant令 人愉快的；C.hard艰难的；D.busy繁忙的。根 据空后的“years and good times,pain and joy.” 可知此处指它伴随我们度过了艰难的和开心的 时光。故选C项。] 2.B[考查动词词义辨析。句意：我从没有想过失 去它。A.decorating装饰；B.losing失去； C.overcoming克服；D.selling卖。根据后文“Our once-beautiful plant died because it outgrew its environment-一it became root--bound(根部受到束缚 的).”可知，作者从没想过有一天会失去这棵树。 故选B项。] 3.D[考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，两周前， 我们发现叶子发生了一些变化，叶子开始失去 了颜色。A.made制作；B.recorded记录；记载； C.tracked追踪；D.discovered发现。根据空后 "some changes of its leaves,which began to discolor.”可知，我们发现叶子发生了变化。故 选D项。] 4.B[考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们给它浇水， 照顾它，甚至到了像溺爱一个孩子的地步。 A.begging乞求；B.spoiling溺爱；糟蹋； C.protecting保护；D.punishing惩罚。根据 “We watered and fed it even to the point of'”及 空后“like a child.”可知作者一家像溺爱孩子一 样来照顾绿植。故选B项。] 5.D[考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是它没有活过 来的迹象。A.strength力量；强度；B.struggle斗 争；C.growth成长；D.recovery恢复。根据后文 "We finally picked a few half-dead leaves and tried replanting them in a small pot.”可知我们精心照料 它是为了让它活过来，但它还是死掉了。故选 D项。] 6.A[考查动词辨析。句意：让我们吃惊的是这 些被移植到新盆子里的叶子长的很强壮。 A.astonished震惊的；B.puzzled困惑的； C.convinced使人信服的；D.amused觉得好笑 的。根据后文“that these leaves just rooted in the new pot and grew strong while the original plant finally died.”可知这些被移植的叶子长的 很健壮让我们出乎意料的。故选A项。] 7.D[考查形容词辨析。句意：当我们把它从花 盆里挖出来时，一切都清楚了一它的根杂乱 无章，完全缠在一起了。A.familiar熟悉的； B.useful有用的；C.true真正的；D.clear清晰 的。根据后文“its roots were in8 completely tangling up(绞在一起).They had grown so massive(大量的)that they9 to burst the sides of its pot..”可知绿植死掉的 原因变的清晰了。故选D项。] 8.B[考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们把它从 花盆里挖出来时，一切都清楚了一它的根杂 乱无章，完全缠在一起了。A.condition条件； 状况；B.disorder混乱；C.danger危险；D.place 位置。根据空后“completely tangling up(绞在 一起).They had grown so massive(大量的) that they 9 to burst the sides of its pot”可知它的根缠在了一起，变得杂乱无章。 故选B项。] 9.A[考查动词词义辨析。句意：它们长得如此 之大，几乎要把花盆的两边都挤爆了。 A.threatened危及；B.managed管理；设法； C.stopped停止；D.deserved值得。根据空前 “They had grown so massive(大量的)that they”以及空后“to burst the sides of its pot”可 知绿植的根长得太大了以至于都把花盆要撑破 了。故选A项。] 10.B[考查动词短语辨析。句意：那些寻求个人成 长和发展的人常常想改变，以取得更大的成就，或 获得更大的快乐。A.depend on依靠；B.seek for 寻求；C.account for解释；占比例；D.react to 对…做出反应。根据空后“personal growth or development often want to make 11 that can lead to greater achievements or much more happiness.”可知，这些人是经常寻求个人成长 和发展的。故选B项。] 11.D[考查名词词义辨析。句意：那些寻求个人 成长和发展的人常常想改变，以取得更大的成 就，或获得更大的快乐。A.suggestion建议； B.studies学习，研究；C.explanations解释； D.changes.改变。根据空后“that can lead to greater achievements or much more happiness. 可知既然这些人寻求个人成长和发展，就必然 想做出改变。故选D项。] 12.A[考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，他们往往 发现自己的成长超出了环境，想要爆发。A However然而；B.Therefore因此；C.Fortunately 幸运地是；D.Interestingly有趣地。根据前文 “Those who10 personal growth or development often want to make 11 that can lead to greater achievements or much more hap- piness..”以及空后“they more often find they out- grow their environment and want to 13 可知想要发展获得更大的改变和突破自己的 成长环境之间是转折关系。故选A项。] 13.C[考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，他们往 往发现自己的成长超出了环境，想要爆发。 12 A.calm down平静下来；B.carry on继续； C.break out爆发；D.set off动身，出发。根据 上句“they more often find they outgrow their environment”可知，他们想要出去，离开现在 的环境。想要爆发。故选C项。] 14.A[考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们的视野 变得更广阔，需要更大的环境生存。A.larger 更大的；B.brighter;更明亮的C.safer更安全 的；D.taller更高的。根据空前“Their views expand and they need”以及空后“environment to live in.”可知，他们需要更大的环境生存。 故选A项。] 15.D[考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们需要能为 他们的成长腾出空间的人。A.chances机会； B.promises承诺；C.time时间；D.room空间。 根据上文“Their views expand and they need 14 environment to live in.”可知，他 们需要更大成长的环境即成长空间。故选 D项。] 二、【语篇导读】本文属于记叙文。讲述了作者 去英国留学的经历。 l.was[考查主谓一致。主语为动名词，所以用 第三人称单数谓语。故填was。] 2.whose[考查定语从句。先行词指人，关系词 在定语从句中作定语，所以用whose引导。] 3.studying[考查动名词。devote oneself to do ing意为“致力于”。故填studying。] 4.grades[考查名词。根据句意：你必须努力学习， 取得好成绩。grade作为名词“成绩，等级”讲是可 数的，故填grades。] 5.as[考查连词。表示“随着”，用连词as引导时 间状语从句。故填as。] 6.reading[考查动名词。spend time(in)doing sth.意为“花费时间做某事”。故填reading。] 7.usually[考查副词。修饰动词went用副词。 故填usually。] 8.where[考查定语从句。先行词为地，点名词， 在定语从句中作地点状语。所以用where引 导。故填where。] 9.an[考查冠词。这里表示泛指，一节额外的法 语课，extra以元音音素开头，故填an。] 10.lucky[考查形容词。作表语，所以用形容词。 故填lucky。] 第四部分 一、【参考范文】 Dear Sir or Madam, I'm writing this letter to apply to work as a volunteer you have advertised for.In my opinion, not only can volunteer work help me enrich my knowledge and experience,but also it can help the visitors to know better about our school. I am good at English.In addition,in the past three years I have taken part in many social activ- ities in which I performed well and gained rich experience.Furthermore,my interest and skill in communication and teamwork contribute to my application for the job. I would appreciate an interview at your con- venience.I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. With all my best regards. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 二、【参考范文】 Paragraph 1: I rushed out of the house,waving my hands. "What are you doing out in this weather?"I asked as we hugged.Esther said she called my office and knew I wasn't working there anymore,so she came to see me.I gave her a warm welcome and led her into my room. Upon arriving,she told me urgently,"Hearing the news that you were fired from the work,I felt greatly worried.I know you are raising a big family and bearing a large life financial pressure. So I come here and give the gifts for you and Kristil.She said as she kissed me on the cheek. While saying,she handed me a big package and a Christmas card. Paragraph 2: When I opened the envelope,inside I found some money and a note.Into the package placed a doll and a large envelope.I tore the envelope carefully and hundred- dollar bills poured onto the floor.Tears of gratitude pud- dled in my eyes as I picked up the precious gift,which could help me get through the tough time and buy the Christmas tree that I promised to give my daughter. Feeling gratitude,I hugged Esther tightly and thanked her sincerely. B卷·高考水平达标卷 【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。《神经病学》杂志 发布的一则研究显示，需要大量的分析思考、细致 规划和其他管理技能的有挑战性的工作，有可能 会帮助你的大脑随着年龄的增长而保持敏锐。 2l.D[细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Research- ers from the University of Leipzig in Germany gathered more than 1,000 retired workers who were over age 75 and assessed the volunteers' memory and thinking skills through a battery of tests.（来自德国菜比锡大学的研究人员召 集了1000多名75岁以上的退休老人，并通过 一系列的测试对他们的记忆力和思维能力进 行了评估。)”可知，科学家让志愿者做测试是 为了测试他们的心智能力。故选D项。] 11 22.B[推理判断题。根据第四段中Francisca Then说的话“This works just like physical exercise,(这就像体育锻炼一样有效。)”及接 下来进一步的解释“长跑后人就会感到痛苦和 疲惫，但它确实能强身健体。工作一天下来会 感到劳累，但这也使你的大脑处于健康状态” 可知，Francisca Then是通过与“身体锻炼”作 比较来解释他的发现的。故选B项。] 23.C[主旨大意题。第一段“Challenging work that requires lots of analytical thinking,planning and other managerial skills might help your brain stay sharp as you aget(需要大量的分析思考、细致规划 和其他管理技能的有挑战性的工作，有可能会帮 助你的大脑随着年龄的增长而保持敏锐。)”是本 文的主题句，结合全文内容可知，文章主要讲 述了有挑战性的工作可能会使大脑保持敏捷， 所以C项“困难的工作可能有助于大脑保持敏 捷”适合作本文标题。故选C项。] 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要记叙了 Vinnie Ream向林肯总统提出给他做一个全身雕 像的请求，一开始林肯总统对此表示怀疑，在Vin nie的不断努力争取后，最终第二天Vinnie收到了 林肯总统的邀请。 24.B[细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I wouldn't have dared to ask you,but my teacher,Mr. Mills,says I am ready.I plan to make it in an ad- mirable manner..”可知，我本来不敢问你，但我的 老师Mls先生说我准备好了。我打算用一种令 人钦佩的方式来做这件事。由此可知，Mlls先生 的话给了Vinnie向林肯总统提出要求的底气。 故选B。] 25.D[推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Of course-I shouldn't have asked.A full-length pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size.”可知，当然-我不 应该问的。对于你这种身材的年轻女性来说， 全身雕像太大了。由此可推知，林肯总统首先 对Vinnie的请求表示怀疑。故选D] 26.C[细节理解题。根据第六段中的“IT've driv en teams of horses and carried water.Making a full-length clay figure would not exhaust my strength-and this is what I intend to do!”可 知，我赶过马队，提过水。做一个全身雕像不 会耗尽我的力量一我还正想这样呢！此可 知，Vinnie通过强调她以前所做的繁重劳动， 证实了她有能力制作一个全身雕像。故 选C。] 27.D[推理判断题。根据倒数第四段中的“Miss Ream,”he sighed,“I'd like to let you do it, but as you know,we are in the middle of a war.How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now?I hardly have a mi- 12