专题04 阅读理解（七选五）（期中真题汇编，江苏专用）高三英语上学期

专题04 阅读理解（七选五） Passage 1 （25-26高三上·江苏淮阴中学·期中）Finding classroom strategies to support young people’s reading motivation can be challenging. 1 To avoid the guesswork, you are offered some effective methods for your pupils. Set up book clubs. Discussing books in small groups can be a great way to encourage young people to engage with reading activities. 2 Instead, it becomes something that can be shared with others. Talking about books can also encourage young people to understand texts better. Shared activities like this build excitement about books. 3 A common idea is that having access to technology works against reading for pleasure, but it can be beneficial. For example, e-books and online reading can be more convenient for young people. Online reading forums can also support young people to find book recommendations. Short videos for class-assigned books even benefits students greatly. Organize spoken word activities. Reading is not just about following a series of words on a page; it’s about engaging with a story. Reading aloud can encourage young people to feel more confident about their reading skills. Performance can also play an important role in helping young people feel more connected to a text by bringing books to life. 4 Focus on literacy skills(读写技能). 5 However, improving literacy skills can make reading a more enjoyable experience. For example, develop reading comprehension and strategies for engagement with students’ desired texts. Classroom activities should get students interested in texts and talking about them with peers. These experiences will also help them become curious readers. A. Make full use of technology. B. Exchange reading materials online. C. Reading is no more a lonely pursuit for students. D. Parents had better look for the most effective ways. E. Young people at all literacy levels can read for pleasure. F. You might be using a bit of trial-and-error to find out what works best. G. It could be especially important for those having negative attitudes towards books. Passage 2 （25-26高三上·江苏南通市区、通州区、启东市、如东县联考·期中）“We are what we eat” — or so the saying goes. From high-calorie meals to low-fat lunches, much of our health depends on what we eat. 1 However, a growing body of evidence suggests that our mental well-being is also deeply influenced by how we prepare our food — the act of cooking itself. Some people are now advocating the therapeutic (疗法的) value of cooking food. It’s not just about the end result but the experience someone goes through. 2 They help patients develop planning skills, short-term memory and social skills — all of which suffer in mental illness. TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind. She loves to bake and became the champion of the TV show, The Great British Bake Off. She says that baking has never really been about the cake. 3 And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialization. Cooking some delicious food has helped some of us get through hard times; it’s helped take our mind off things and given us something to do. 4 Nicole Farmer, who studies how food impacts our behaviour and mental health, told BBC online that “cooking represents the shared human experience of taking care of people through food, so I think that’s where it creates positive emotions.” 5 As we start to mix with friends and family in the kitchen, we can put us all in the right frame of mind and enjoy the benefits of those shared moments. A. Cooking can also be a highly sociable activity. B. Actually, tasty food is linked to positive feelings. C. What matters is the sense of calm that baking brings. D. Baking and cooking have been confirmed as good therapies. E. For a long time, the focus has been on food’s nutritional value. F. Altogether, cooking benefits both our physical and mental well-being. G. Studies also show that creative tasks like cooking can boost happiness. Passage 3 （25-26高三上·江苏泗阳致远中学·期中）Bossy, dominant, controlling—have these labels ever come to mind when you think of others or yourself? Or have others used these terms to describe you? However, control isn’t purely negative. 1 Its role in our lives is far more complicated. Let’s unpack it. 2 Air traffic controllers ensure planes’ safe navigation. Teachers who manage classes effectively create a thriving environment. Self-control, too, is a cornerstone (基石) of personal growth, helping us pursue long term goals. These all show how control can be a force for order and progress. But when control changes into a strong desire to be in charge all the time and make others do exactly what you want, many problems will start to appear. Some individuals use threats, or even force to impose their will. 3 If you recognize such behavior in others or experience it yourself, seeking support from trusted adults is crucial—they can help address the harm. Psychologists link the desire for control to underlying anxiety. When we feel uncertain or that we don’t know what to do in life, the need to manage every little thing becomes a way to deal with our feelings. And gradually, it becomes a negative cycle which gains strength. 4 Life’s changes often spark control urges. Physical or emotional changes, family conflicts, or the loss of a loved one trigger feelings of powerlessness. Transitions like starting a new school or moving to a different city can also disrupt our sense of stability. In such moments, the need to regain control becomes intense. 5 A. This can be a form of abuse. B. Control has clear positive applications. C. This may worsen your self-confidence. D. It’s a natural response to life’s unpredictability. E. After all, your top priority is to rebuild certainty. F. Actually, control doesn’t fit neatly into “good” or “bad” boxes. G. If left unchecked, it can damage relationships and generate stress. Passage 1 （25-26高三上·江苏南京中华中学·期中）Have you ever walked away from a conversation with the sinking feeling that you said too much? Not because you were impolite or inconsiderate — but because you tried to explain yourself to someone who didn’t really want to understand? 1 Over-explaining happens often in our daily lives. This behavior originated in early survival strategies. For those raised in emotionally unpredictable households, clarity may be a form of self-protection to prevent punishment or emotional fallout. 2 People who have ever undergone trauma tend to explain a lot to avoid conflict or rejection. Regardless of origin, the pattern is the same: We spend unnecessary energy trying to justify our right to take up space, to say no, or to make choices others might not like. 3 Clear language like “I’ve made my decision,” and “Let’s shift the conversation,” can actually do the trick. These direct statements prioritize emotional honesty without over-disclosure. And they don’t leave space for negotiation where none is guaranteed. 4 You spend less of it in practicing, defending, or recovering, and you needn’t always react to others’ discomfort. You also start attracting a different kind of relationship. It is based not on performance or submission, but on mutual respect. 5 You begin healing the part of you that believed love had to be earned through explanation. The version of you who felt unsafe being misunderstood learns a new truth: Your worth was never conditional or dependent on being agreeable or persuasive. A. If so, you are not alone. B. But maybe the biggest shift is internal. C. Like any behavioral change, this takes practice. D. But it’s not impossible to rid ourselves of the trouble. E. When you stop over-explaining, you reclaim emotional energy. F. Have you ever explained to show your politeness and consideration? G. Over-explaining can also come from the way our brain is wired by past experiences. Passage 2 （25-26高三上·江苏如东高级中学·期中）In today’s world where artificial intelligence (AI) can copy our words, automate our decisions and even simulate emotions, understanding what sets us apart isn’t just philosophical. 1 Knowing what makes us unquestionably different from intelligent machines helps us protect and even expand our most valuable strengths— our creativity, emotional intelligence, life experiences and sense of purpose, so that we don’t just coexist with AI, but rise above it, shaping the future instead of being shaped by it. Here are three irreplaceable human attributes (属性). We have real-life experiences while AI has data. Experience is one of the most powerful things that shape us from the moment on which we’re born. 2 While AI, on the other hand, can analyze massive data, it doesn’t learn from pain, joy, failure, or success the way humans do. Experience isn’t just about information— it’s about personal growth. 3 We create stories to make sense of the world, find purpose in struggle and connect our past to our future. However, AI doesn’t wonder about “the why” behind what it does. Instead, it just processes requests and generates responses, without caring about the outcome beyond the goals that it’s pre-programmed to achieve. We have free will while AI has codes (代码). Humans can choose generosity over self- interest, forgiveness over hatred, and innovation over conformity. But AI only follows rules. No matter how advanced, it’s always bound by its programming. 4 AI may be extraordinarily useful and helpful, but it will likely never provide what makes us human—empathy (共情), true love, meaningful purpose and life experiences. 5 In this way, we can ensure that technology will serve humanity—not the other way around. A. It’s gaining popularity. B. Besides, it is deeply practical. C. We are considerate while AI is creative. D. We seek meaning while AI follows instructions. E. It doesn’t have desires, beliefs or independent thoughts. F. Every failure, success and challenge can influence our future decisions. G. So value our and others’ emotional depth, life experiences and creative potential. Passage 3 （25-26高三上·江苏南京·期中）How to Avoid Over-consumption: Expert Tips to Beat Shopping Traps Black Friday and holiday sales, now a global phenomenon, are designed to trigger impulsive (冲动的) overspending by taking advantage of human psychology. Consumer experts warn that these events use methods like urgency and pleasure-driven brain responses to cloud judgment — but simple strategies can help shoppers stay in control. Make a needs-based list and stick to it. 1 Start by drafting a strict list of necessary items, not wants. Note their pre-sale prices: many “discounts” raise costs first, so comparing historical prices reveals true bargains. Even small, unplanned buys can add up to significant costs over time. This list acts as a guide, reducing the urge to spend too much on unplanned purchases. 2 When attracted by a non-list item, stop for a second. Step away from the screen or take a 10-minute walk in-store, have a coffee, and let the initial excitement driven by excitement hormones (荷尔蒙) fade. 3 Research shows urgency-fueled desires weaken quickly once tension eases. Avoid high-pressure sale environments. It’s easy to get trapped in the excitement of limited-time offers. Sale settings crowded stores, flash-sale pop-ups increase fear of missing out and social pressure. If you struggle with overspending, skip these environments entirely. Shopping outside peak sale times removes the hype (炒作) that ruins sensible choices. 4 Check for regret before making a purchase. Remember: impulsive purchases often lead to regret. Studies show sale buyers feel more regret than regular shoppers, and repeated overspending can harm long-term financial well-being. 5 If the answer is “no”, walk away. By combining planning, patience, and self-awareness, shoppers can navigate sales season wisely — prioritizing needs over impulses while protecting their wallets. A. Relax and ignore appealing offers. B. Pause and let yourself calm down. C. Avoiding sale pages online also works. D. Do you often feel regret after overspending? E. Will I still value this item a few months from now? F. This cooling-off period often holds back the impulse to buy. G. This simple step helps separate genuine needs from temporary wants. Passage 4 （25-26高三上·江苏南通·期中）Leadership communication is how leaders inform and inspire others. Leaders must be skilled at communicating with others in countless settings. Effective leadership communication allows managers to deepen connections, build trust, and drive innovation through their daily interactions with others. 1 Be honest and sincere. Find your own voice, and avoid using a leader’s tone or sounding like someone you’re not. Let who you are, where you come from, and what you value come through in your communication. 2 People will never willingly follow someone they feel is insincere. Visibility is a form of communication. If you want to communicate well, be accessible. Emails and official letters aren’t enough. 3 Getting “out there” consistently and predictably. People need to see and feel you are there to feel connected to the work you want them to do. 4 Speak in specifics, use gestures to augment your words, and speak not just with facts but also with feelings and values. Clear instructions and confidence build trust and commitment with your team. Trust isn’t something you can direct. By modeling the values you hope to foster (培养) in your team, you can build trust. 5 When people feel secure with their team and organization, they’re more open to sharing ideas and taking risks, which can lead to more creativity and more innovation. A. Be present and available whenever necessary. B. People want, respect and will follow true leadership. C. They must also handle the rapid flows of information. D. Acknowledge your employees and make them feel valued. E. Be clear and confident when communicating with your team. F. Leaders should learn the skills to have effective communication. G. With this, you contribute to a culture of psychological safety at work. Passage 5 （25-26高三上·江苏苏州·期中）The only bad thing about a good creative day is that it ends, with no guarantee of repeating that productivity tomorrow. 1 These methods not only prevent creative gaps but also help build a continuous rhythm, making inspiration less dependent on luck. Ernest Hemingway had the smart trick of always calling it a day at a point when he knew what came next. 2 What a creative organizational tool! Knowing what comes next is like crocheting (钩针编织): The end of one day knits into the next, and you wind up with a garment (毛衣) that is flexible but strong. 3 Think about experienced stand-up comedians: they never perform until they’re totally tired. Instead, they end their shows when the audience is still begging for more. Apply this to your creative work: stop while you still have a little energy left. That unused fuel will become your perfect starting point tomorrow. Try this simple exercise for a week: every day, end your working day when you still have something in reserve. 4 Is it a few half-formed ideas you haven’t explored yet? Or a thought you wanted to share with someone but didn’t? Write down exactly what it is on a small card, put the card away, and don’t think about it for the rest of the day. Start the next day by looking at your note. Harry Truman had a wise habit: whenever he wrote a letter in anger, he’d put the letter away in a desk drawer for twenty-four hours before rereading it. 5 It’s the same with your note. When you look at it the next day, you’ll not only pick up yesterday’s reserve but also see room for improvement with a fresh mind. A. He built himself a bridge to the next day. B. Don’t push yourself to the point of total exhaustion. C. This pause lets him check if his initial anger still holds. D. Writing down ideas immediately helps avoid forgetting them. E. The key is knowing what exactly you’re saving for tomorrow. F. Fortunately, there are practical ways to keep creativity flowing. G. Many creative people struggle with keeping consistent inspiration. Passage 1 （25-26高三上·江苏无锡·期中）Have you felt tired and frustrated by your schedule or workload lately? If so, you may be overcommitted (过载的). Overcommitment occurs when you push your boundaries and take on more duties than you can handle at once. 1 There are plenty of solutions to stop it. Think before you commit. Before you say “yes” to something, take some time to evaluate the commitment and your schedule. Can you add this task or activity to your list? Is it something you can complete without stretching yourself too thin? 2 Set boundaries and stick to them. Making clear boundaries for your professional and personal life is a great and healthy way to avoid overcommitment. 3 This can be as simple as turning off your phone at a specific point each night or leaving work behind at the office. 4 Not everything is set in stone. If a new duty comes around that’s more important than others, do your best to rearrange your to-do list. For instance, when you receive an email from your boss asking you to complete an assignment for tomorrow morning’s meeting by the end of the day, you can replace the time to work on a task due at the end of the week with the high-priority task. Ask for help when you need it. There’s no shame in getting a little extra help now and then, especially when you’re stressed out. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your boss, coworker, or loved one if you need an extra hand with a commitment. 5 It is important to remember that it is not weak to ask for help. In fact, it shows that you are strong enough to voice your own needs. A. Accommodate to a tight schedule. B. Adjust your commitments to your schedule. C. Ask these questions to help decide which task is your top priority. D. You know your limits, so set them to protect your overall well-being. E. While many people face overcommitment, it doesn’t have to be a permanent feeling. F. Sometimes, having even the smallest thing taken off your plate can make a big difference. G. Ask yourself these questions to help decide whether or not a commitment is worth your energy. Passage 2 （25-26高三上·江苏前黄中学·期中）When I show people this image and ask what they see, they mostly say a question mark with two periods. They often add that the two periods represent your past and future, and the question mark is today. They wouldn’t be wrong. As a society, we are either focused on not repeating the past mistakes or what we’ll do in the future. We make lists, track what we read, study, watch, or listen to, and think a lot on injustices that demand equality. 1 What if I tell you that there’s more white space than actual markings in the image? White space — also called negative space — exists in design as the unprinted area that is purposeful. 2 Jocelyn K. Glei describes it as balancing the page by letting elements breathe, enhancing focus. 3 Glei suggests applying white space to daily schedules to foster innovation and imagination. Other writings describe it as cultivating the mental capacity to play, explore, learn, and rest without guilt or distraction. By shifting focus to the white space, we invite creativity and transcend the ordinary, helping us become who we’re meant to be. Simply put, wherever you have goals and dreams, this is where you need white space in your life. 4 Rather than being continually active, rushing from one activity to the next, set aside time to just hold hands. Do you want to be more creative and productive when you are trying to build a business or create income through writing? Then schedule white space into your calendar to nurture creativity. White space isn’t laziness; it’s intentional time for wisdom to flow. So, how can we introduce this concept into our daily routines? You can create white space by intentionally setting electronics aside and walking away from your smartphone. 5 Just like a webpage’s white space draws the eye, a life with scheduled white space draws in possibility. A. But here is where we get our focus all wrong. B. It supports visual integrity and draws attention. C. But our focus tends to skip the present moment. D. It creates an environment that fuels innovation and imagination. E. White space also comes from taking a walk or gazing at the breeze. F. Do you desire a deeper relationship with the special one in your life? G. If white space works so well in design, could it also improve our lives? / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $可学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 专题04阅读理解（七选五） 基础必练 Passage 1 【答案】1.F 2.C 3.A4.G 5.E Passage 2 【答案】1.E 2.D3.C 4.G 5.A Passage 3 【答案】1.F 2.B 3.A 4.G 5.D 进阶提升 Passage 1 【答案】1.A 2.G3.D 4.E 5.B Passage 2 【答案】1.B 2.F3.D4.E 5.G Passage 3 【答案】1.G 2.B3.F4.C 5.E Passage 4 【答案】1.F 2.B3.A4.E 5.G Passage 5 【答案】1.F 2.A 3.B 4.E 5.c 拓展培优 Passage 1 【答案】1.E 2.G3.D 4.B 5.F Passage 2 112 学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 【答案】1.A2.B3.G4.F5.E 212 专题04 阅读理解（七选五） Passage 1 （25-26高三上·江苏淮阴中学·期中）Finding classroom strategies to support young people’s reading motivation can be challenging. 1 To avoid the guesswork, you are offered some effective methods for your pupils. Set up book clubs. Discussing books in small groups can be a great way to encourage young people to engage with reading activities. 2 Instead, it becomes something that can be shared with others. Talking about books can also encourage young people to understand texts better. Shared activities like this build excitement about books. 3 A common idea is that having access to technology works against reading for pleasure, but it can be beneficial. For example, e-books and online reading can be more convenient for young people. Online reading forums can also support young people to find book recommendations. Short videos for class-assigned books even benefits students greatly. Organize spoken word activities. Reading is not just about following a series of words on a page; it’s about engaging with a story. Reading aloud can encourage young people to feel more confident about their reading skills. Performance can also play an important role in helping young people feel more connected to a text by bringing books to life. 4 Focus on literacy skills(读写技能). 5 However, improving literacy skills can make reading a more enjoyable experience. For example, develop reading comprehension and strategies for engagement with students’ desired texts. Classroom activities should get students interested in texts and talking about them with peers. These experiences will also help them become curious readers. A. Make full use of technology. B. Exchange reading materials online. C. Reading is no more a lonely pursuit for students. D. Parents had better look for the most effective ways. E. Young people at all literacy levels can read for pleasure. F. You might be using a bit of trial-and-error to find out what works best. G. It could be especially important for those having negative attitudes towards books. 【答案】1. F 2. C 3. A 4. G 5. E 【解析】【导语】 本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了提高青少年阅读积极性的一些课堂教学方法。 (1)题解析： 前文“Finding classroom strategies to support young people’s reading motivation can be challenging.(寻找能够激发青少年阅读积极性的课堂教学方法可能颇具难度)”说明激发青少年阅读积极性颇具难度，后文“To avoid the guesswork, you are offered some effective methods for your pupils.(为了避免猜测，我们为你的学生提供了一些行之有效的方法)”引出下文方法，同时提出，老师在培养阅读积极性时会难以避免猜测，F选项“你可能是在不断尝试中摸索出最佳方案。”表示老师在猜测、探索中找到最佳方案，符合上下文语境。故选F。 (2)题解析： 前文“Discussing books in small groups can be a great way to encourage young people to engage with reading activities.(以小组形式讨论书籍是一种很好的方式，能够激励年轻人积极参与阅读活动)”表示可以组织小组形式谈论书籍，后文“Instead, it becomes something that can be shared with others.(相反，它变成了可以与他人分享的东西)”表示谈论可以与别人分享，且前后文通过Instead意思相反，C选项“对于学生而言，阅读已不再是一种孤独的活动了。”符合语境，将前文单独阅读和小组讨论的对比。故选C。 (3)题解析： 后文“A common idea is that having access to technology works against reading for pleasure, but it can be beneficial.(一种普遍的观点认为，拥有科技设备会妨碍人们进行纯粹的阅读活动，但实际上这可能反而对阅读有益)”可知，本段介绍了应利用科技设备辅助阅读，会带来好处，且本句为段落首句，为祈使句，A选项“充分利用科技。”符合本段主旨。故选A。 (4)题解析： 前文“Performance can also play an important role in helping young people feel more connected to a text by bringing books to life.(此外，表演也能在很大程度上帮助年轻人更好地理解文本，因为它能让书籍变得生动起来，从而增强他们与文本之间的联系感)”表示应将阅读的内容用语言形式表达出来，会变得生动，G选项“这对于那些对书籍持有负面看法的人来说可能尤为重要。”补充说明指出尤其针对讨厌阅读的人特别有效。故选G。 (5)题解析： 前文“Focus on literacy skills(读写技能).(注重读写能力的培养)”表明应注重能力培养，后文“However, improving literacy skills can make reading a more enjoyable experience.(然而，提高读写技能能够使阅读过程变得更加有趣)”表示提高读写能力帮助阅读更有趣，E选项“在各个读写水平上的青少年都能因兴趣而阅读。”表示孩子会处于兴趣阅读，其中literacy levels与前文literacy skills呼应，且引出后文“提高能力会反过来增加兴趣”的观点，语境一致。故选E。 Passage 2 （25-26高三上·江苏南通市区、通州区、启东市、如东县联考·期中）“We are what we eat” — or so the saying goes. From high-calorie meals to low-fat lunches, much of our health depends on what we eat. 1 However, a growing body of evidence suggests that our mental well-being is also deeply influenced by how we prepare our food — the act of cooking itself. Some people are now advocating the therapeutic (疗法的) value of cooking food. It’s not just about the end result but the experience someone goes through. 2 They help patients develop planning skills, short-term memory and social skills — all of which suffer in mental illness. TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind. She loves to bake and became the champion of the TV show, The Great British Bake Off. She says that baking has never really been about the cake. 3 And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialization. Cooking some delicious food has helped some of us get through hard times; it’s helped take our mind off things and given us something to do. 4 Nicole Farmer, who studies how food impacts our behaviour and mental health, told BBC online that “cooking represents the shared human experience of taking care of people through food, so I think that’s where it creates positive emotions.” 5 As we start to mix with friends and family in the kitchen, we can put us all in the right frame of mind and enjoy the benefits of those shared moments. A. Cooking can also be a highly sociable activity. B. Actually, tasty food is linked to positive feelings. C. What matters is the sense of calm that baking brings. D. Baking and cooking have been confirmed as good therapies. E. For a long time, the focus has been on food’s nutritional value. F. Altogether, cooking benefits both our physical and mental well-being. G. Studies also show that creative tasks like cooking can boost happiness. 【答案】1. E 2. D 3. C 4. G 5. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。介绍了俗语“民以食为天”体现饮食对健康的影响，而越来越多证据表明烹饪本身亦深刻关乎心理健康。它兼具治疗价值、能带来平静与幸福感，还是社交活动，有益身心。 (1)题解析： 根据上文““We are what we eat” — or so the saying goes. From high-calorie meals to low-fat lunches, much of our health depends on what we eat.(“我们吃什么就成为什么样的人”——这种说法是这么讲的。从高热量的餐食到低脂肪的午餐，我们的健康状况很大程度上取决于我们所吃的食物)”以及后文“However, a growing body of evidence suggests that our mental well-being is also deeply influenced by how we prepare our food — the act of cooking itself.(然而，越来越多的证据表明，我们的心理健康也深受我们烹饪方式的影响——也就是烹饪这一行为本身)”可知，前文提到“我们的健康很大程度上取决于饮食”，后文用“However”转折，强调“心理健康也受烹饪行为影响”。E项“长期以来，人们关注的是食物的营养价值”承接前文“饮食与健康”的话题，同时通过“长期关注营养”与后文“新发现烹饪影响心理”形成转折对比，逻辑衔接自然。故选E。 (2)题解析： 根据上文“Some people are now advocating the therapeutic value of cooking food. It’s not just about the end result but the experience someone goes through.(如今，有一些人开始强调烹饪食物所具有的治疗作用。这不仅仅关乎最终的成果，更在于人们所经历的过程)”以及后文“They help patients develop planning skills, short-term memory and social skills — all of which suffer in mental illness.(它们帮助患者培养规划能力、短期记忆能力和社交能力——而这些能力在精神疾病患者身上往往会受到损害)”可知，本段核心是“烹饪的治疗价值”，前文提到“烹饪的体验而非结果更重要”，后文衔接“它们帮助患者培养规划能力、短期记忆和社交技能”。D项“烘焙和烹饪已被证实是有效的疗法”，既呼应“治疗价值”的主题，又为后文“帮助患者”的具体作用提供依据，承上启下。故选D。 (3)题解析： 根据上文“TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind. She loves to bake and became the champion of the TV show, The Great British Bake Off. She says that baking has never really been about the cake.(电视烹饪节目主持人兼作家纳迪亚·侯赛因认为烹饪对我们的大脑有益。她喜欢烘焙，并在电视节目《英国烘焙大赛》中夺冠。她表示，烘焙其实并非仅仅关乎蛋糕本身)”以及后文“And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialization. (而且她认为烘焙是促进我们社交的重要方式)”可知，前文引用Nadiya的观点“烘焙从来都不只是为了蛋糕”，C项“重要的是烘焙带来的平静感”直接解释了“不只是为了蛋糕”的核心——烘焙的心理价值，与后文“烘焙是社交的重要工具”共同构成Nadiya支持“烹饪有益心理”的理由，逻辑连贯。故选C。 (4)题解析： 根据上文“Cooking some delicious food has helped some of us get through hard times; it’s helped take our mind off things and given us something to do.(做一些美味的食物曾帮助我们度过了一些艰难的时刻；它能让我们暂时忘却烦恼，还能给我们带来一些事情可做)”以及后文“Nicole Farmer, who studies how food impacts our behaviour and mental health, told BBC online that “cooking represents the shared human experience of taking care of people through food, so I think that’s where it creates positive emotions.”(研究食物如何影响我们的行为和心理健康的妮可·法默尔在接受BBC网站采访时表示：“烹饪代表着人类通过食物来关爱他人的共同经历，所以我认为这就是它能带来积极情绪的原因所在。”)”可知，前文提到“烹饪帮助我们度过困难时期，转移注意力”，后文引用Nicole的研究“烹饪通过照顾他人创造积极情绪”。G项“研究还表明，烹饪等创造性任务能提升幸福感”既承接前文“烹饪的心理作用”，又以“研究”引出后文专家观点，形成“具体体验—研究佐证—专家解读”的递进逻辑，“also”体现与前文的衔接。故选G。 (5)题解析： 根据后文“As we start to mix with friends and family in the kitchen, we can put us all in the right frame of mind and enjoy the benefits of those shared moments.(当我们与亲朋好友在厨房里相聚时，我们能够让自己处于恰当的心境之中，从而享受那些共同时光所带来的种种好处)”可知，后文提到“当我们开始与朋友家人在厨房互动时，能保持良好心态，享受共享时光”，核心是“烹饪的社交属性”。A项“烹饪也可以是一种高度社交的活动”作为段落主旨句，直接点明主题，后文围绕“与亲友在厨房互动”展开，具体阐释社交属性带来的积极影响，衔接紧密。故选A。 Passage 3 （25-26高三上·江苏泗阳致远中学·期中）Bossy, dominant, controlling—have these labels ever come to mind when you think of others or yourself? Or have others used these terms to describe you? However, control isn’t purely negative. 1 Its role in our lives is far more complicated. Let’s unpack it. 2 Air traffic controllers ensure planes’ safe navigation. Teachers who manage classes effectively create a thriving environment. Self-control, too, is a cornerstone (基石) of personal growth, helping us pursue long term goals. These all show how control can be a force for order and progress. But when control changes into a strong desire to be in charge all the time and make others do exactly what you want, many problems will start to appear. Some individuals use threats, or even force to impose their will. 3 If you recognize such behavior in others or experience it yourself, seeking support from trusted adults is crucial—they can help address the harm. Psychologists link the desire for control to underlying anxiety. When we feel uncertain or that we don’t know what to do in life, the need to manage every little thing becomes a way to deal with our feelings. And gradually, it becomes a negative cycle which gains strength. 4 Life’s changes often spark control urges. Physical or emotional changes, family conflicts, or the loss of a loved one trigger feelings of powerlessness. Transitions like starting a new school or moving to a different city can also disrupt our sense of stability. In such moments, the need to regain control becomes intense. 5 A. This can be a form of abuse. B. Control has clear positive applications. C. This may worsen your self-confidence. D. It’s a natural response to life’s unpredictability. E. After all, your top priority is to rebuild certainty. F. Actually, control doesn’t fit neatly into “good” or “bad” boxes. G. If left unchecked, it can damage relationships and generate stress. 【答案】1. F 2. B 3. A 4. G 5. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨控制并非纯负面，分析其正负作用及产生控制欲的原因。 (1)题解析： 上文“However, control isn’t purely negative.(然而，控制并不完全是负面的。)”及下文“Its role in our lives is far more complicated.(它在我们生活中的作用要复杂得多。)”说明控制的作用很复杂，选项F“Actually, control doesn’t fit neatly into “good” or “bad” boxes.(实际上，控制并不能简单地被归入“好”或“坏”的范畴。)”中的“doesn’t fit neatly into “good” or “bad” boxes”与下文中的“far more complicated”相呼应，说明不能将控制简单地归为“好”或“坏”，因此承上启下，符合语境。故选F。 (2)题解析： 下文“These all show how control can be a force for order and progress.(这些都表明，控制可以成为秩序与进步的推动力。)”说明控制是有积极作用的，空处应该引出下文，选项B“Control has clear positive applications.(控制具有明显的积极用途。)”中的“positive”与下文中的“a force for order and progress”相呼应，引出控制的积极作用，符合语境，故选B。 (3)题解析： 上文“Some individuals use threats, or even force to impose their will.(有些人会使用威胁，甚至暴力来强行推行自己的意志。)”及下文“If you recognize such behavior in others or experience it yourself, seeking support from trusted adults is crucial—they can help address the harm.(如果你在他人的行为中识别出这种表现，或自己正经历这种情况，向可信赖的成年人寻求帮助至关重要——他们可以帮助应对由此造成的伤害。)”说明控制欲失控，是一种伤害，经历的人应该向别人寻求帮助，选项A“This can be a form of abuse.(这可能是一种虐待行为。)”中的“abuse”与下文中的“such behavior”相呼应，因此符合语境，故选A。 (4)题解析： 上文“When we feel uncertain or that we don’t know what to do in life, the need to manage every little thing becomes a way to deal with our feelings. And gradually, it becomes a negative cycle which gains strength.(当我们感到不确定，或对生活感到迷茫时，掌控每一个细节的需求就成了应对情绪的一种方式。久而久之，这会形成一个不断强化的负面循环。)”说明我们不能放任这种负面情绪不管，选项G“If left unchecked, it can damage relationships and generate stress.(如果不加约束，控制可能会破坏人际关系并引发压力。)”中的“it”与上文中的“the need to manage every little thing”相呼应，说明如果不控制负面情绪会导致的结果，故选G。 (5)题解析： 空前“Life’s changes often spark control urges. Physical or emotional changes, family conflicts, or the loss of a loved one trigger feelings of powerlessness. Transitions like starting a new school or moving to a different city can also disrupt our sense of stability. In such moments, the need to regain control becomes intense.(生活的变化常常会激起人们对掌控感的渴望。身体或情感上的变化、家庭冲突，或是失去至爱之人，都会引发无力感。像开启新学校生活或搬到另一座城市这样的转变，也可能打破我们内心的稳定感。在这些时刻，重新获得掌控的需求会变得异常强烈。)”说明了生活的变化会让人想要获得掌控，空格处应该对这种行为进行评述，D选项“It’s a natural response to life’s unpredictability.(这是对生活中不可预测性的一种自然反应。)”承接上文，是对上文描述事情的评述，符合语境，故选D。 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·江苏南京中华中学·期中）Have you ever walked away from a conversation with the sinking feeling that you said too much? Not because you were impolite or inconsiderate — but because you tried to explain yourself to someone who didn’t really want to understand? 1 Over-explaining happens often in our daily lives. This behavior originated in early survival strategies. For those raised in emotionally unpredictable households, clarity may be a form of self-protection to prevent punishment or emotional fallout. 2 People who have ever undergone trauma tend to explain a lot to avoid conflict or rejection. Regardless of origin, the pattern is the same: We spend unnecessary energy trying to justify our right to take up space, to say no, or to make choices others might not like. 3 Clear language like “I’ve made my decision,” and “Let’s shift the conversation,” can actually do the trick. These direct statements prioritize emotional honesty without over-disclosure. And they don’t leave space for negotiation where none is guaranteed. 4 You spend less of it in practicing, defending, or recovering, and you needn’t always react to others’ discomfort. You also start attracting a different kind of relationship. It is based not on performance or submission, but on mutual respect. 5 You begin healing the part of you that believed love had to be earned through explanation. The version of you who felt unsafe being misunderstood learns a new truth: Your worth was never conditional or dependent on being agreeable or persuasive. A. If so, you are not alone. B. But maybe the biggest shift is internal. C. Like any behavioral change, this takes practice. D. But it’s not impossible to rid ourselves of the trouble. E. When you stop over-explaining, you reclaim emotional energy. F. Have you ever explained to show your politeness and consideration? G. Over-explaining can also come from the way our brain is wired by past experiences. 【答案】1. A 2. G 3. D 4. E 5. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇议论文。文章以生活中“对话后因过度解释而不安”的常见场景引入，深入分析了过度解释的起源，随后提出改变过度解释的方法，最后阐述停止过度解释带来的积极影响。 (1)题解析： 根据前文“Have you ever walked away from a conversation with the sinking feeling that you said too much? Not because you were impolite or inconsiderate — but because you tried to explain yourself to someone who didn’t really want to understand? (你是否曾在一场对话后离开时，带着一种自己说得太多的不安感？不是因为你无礼或考虑不周——而是因为你试图向一个根本不想理解你的人解释自己？)”引出“过度解释”的话题，可知，此空需回应这种经历是否普遍。A选项“If so, you are not alone. (如果是这样，你并不孤单。)”中“if so”直接承接前文的设问场景，又自然过渡到下文“Over-explaining happens often in our daily life. (过度解释在日常生活中很常见。)”的论述，符合语境。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 根据前文“Over-explaining happens often in our daily lives. This behavior originated in early survival strategies. For those raised in emotionally unpredictable households, clarity may be a form of self-protection to prevent punishment or emotional fallout. (过度解释在日常生活中很常见。这种行为源于早期的生存策略。对于在情绪不稳定的家庭中长大的人来说，清晰的解释可能是一种自我保护方式，以防止惩罚或情绪波动。)”可知，前文已提及过度解释的一个起源（早期生存策略与家庭环境），此空需补充其他起源。G选项“Over-explaining can also come from the way our brain is wired by past experiences. (过度解释也可能源于过去经历塑造的我们的大脑思维模式。)”中“also”体现递进关系，补充了“过往经历”这一起源，符合语境。故选G项。 (3)题解析： 根据前文“Regardless of origin, the pattern is the same: We spend unnecessary energy trying to justify our right to take up space, to say no, or to make choices others might not like. (无论起源如何，这种模式都是相同的：我们花费不必要的精力，试图证明自己有权利占据空间、说“不”或做出别人可能不喜欢的选择。)”可知，前文指出了过度解释的问题与负面影响，此空需转折并引出解决方法。D选项“But it’s not impossible to rid ourselves of the trouble. (但要摆脱这个困扰并非不可能。)”中“but”形成转折，打破前文“过度解释带来困扰”的负面氛围，“not impossible”传递出“可改变”的积极信号，自然引出后文“Clear language like “I’ve made my decision,” and “Let’s shift the conversation,” can actually do the trick. (像‘我已经做了决定’和‘我们换个话题吧’这样简洁的表达其实能解决问题。)”的具体方法，符合语境。故选D项。 (4)题解析： 根据后文“You spend less of it in practicing, defending, or recovering, and you needn’t always react to others’ discomfort. (你会少花精力去练习、辩解或恢复，也不必总是对别人的不适做出反应。)”可知，后文描述的是“停止过度解释”后节省精力的好处，此空需总领该内容。E选项“When you stop over-explaining, you reclaim emotional energy. (当你停止过度解释时，你会重新获得情感能量。)”中“reclaim emotional energy”直接概括了后文“少花精力在辩解、恢复”的核心好处，符合语境。故选E项。 (5)题解析： 根据前文“You also start attracting a different kind of relationship. It is based not on performance or submission, but on mutual respect. (你还会开始吸引一种不同类型的关系。这种关系不基于表现或顺从，而是基于相互尊重。)”及后文“You begin healing the part of you that believed love had to be earned through explanation. (你开始疗愈内心那个认为“爱需要通过解释来争取”的部分。)”可知，前文阐述的是停止过度解释带来的“外在关系”变化，后文说明内在变化，故此空需转折并深入到“内在”层面。B选项“But maybe the biggest shift is internal. (但或许最大的改变在于内在。)”符合语境，引起下文。故选B项。 Passage 2 （25-26高三上·江苏如东高级中学·期中）In today’s world where artificial intelligence (AI) can copy our words, automate our decisions and even simulate emotions, understanding what sets us apart isn’t just philosophical. 1 Knowing what makes us unquestionably different from intelligent machines helps us protect and even expand our most valuable strengths— our creativity, emotional intelligence, life experiences and sense of purpose, so that we don’t just coexist with AI, but rise above it, shaping the future instead of being shaped by it. Here are three irreplaceable human attributes (属性). We have real-life experiences while AI has data. Experience is one of the most powerful things that shape us from the moment on which we’re born. 2 While AI, on the other hand, can analyze massive data, it doesn’t learn from pain, joy, failure, or success the way humans do. Experience isn’t just about information— it’s about personal growth. 3 We create stories to make sense of the world, find purpose in struggle and connect our past to our future. However, AI doesn’t wonder about “the why” behind what it does. Instead, it just processes requests and generates responses, without caring about the outcome beyond the goals that it’s pre-programmed to achieve. We have free will while AI has codes (代码). Humans can choose generosity over self- interest, forgiveness over hatred, and innovation over conformity. But AI only follows rules. No matter how advanced, it’s always bound by its programming. 4 AI may be extraordinarily useful and helpful, but it will likely never provide what makes us human—empathy (共情), true love, meaningful purpose and life experiences. 5 In this way, we can ensure that technology will serve humanity—not the other way around. A. It’s gaining popularity. B. Besides, it is deeply practical. C. We are considerate while AI is creative. D. We seek meaning while AI follows instructions. E. It doesn’t have desires, beliefs or independent thoughts. F. Every failure, success and challenge can influence our future decisions. G. So value our and others’ emotional depth, life experiences and creative potential. 【答案】1. B 2. F 3. D 4. E 5. G 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章阐述了在人工智能能模仿人类诸多行为的当下，了解人类与AI的区别至关重要，并介绍了人类三项不可替代的属性。 (1)题解析： 上文“In today’s world where artificial intelligence (AI) can copy our words, automate our decisions and even simulate emotions, understanding what sets us apart isn’t just philosophical. (在当今世界，人工智能（AI）能够模仿我们的语言、自动做出决策，甚至模拟情感，了解是什么让我们与众不同，这不仅仅是一个哲学层面的问题)”说明了解人类与AI的区别不只是哲学上的，空处承接上文，进一步说明其性质，B选项“此外，它还非常实用”中的“Besides”与上文形成递进关系，同时呼应下文“Knowing what makes us unquestionably different from intelligent machines helps us protect and even expand our most valuable strengths— our creativity, emotional intelligence, life experiences and sense of purpose, so that we don’t just coexist with AI, but rise above it, shaping the future instead of being shaped by it. (弄清楚是什么让我们与智能机器有着不容置疑的区别，有助于我们保护甚至拓展自身最宝贵的优势——创造力、情商、生活阅历以及目标感，这样一来，我们就不仅仅是与人工智能共存，而是要超越它，主动塑造未来，而非被它所塑造)，提到的了解区别能帮助我们保护和拓展自身优势，符合语境。故选B。 (2)题解析： 上文“Experience is one of the most powerful things that shape us from the moment on which we’re born. (从出生那一刻起，经历就是塑造我们最强大的力量之一)”，强调经历对人的塑造作用，F选项“每一次失败、成功和挑战都会影响我们未来的决定”，具体阐述了不同经历对人未来决策的影响，符合语境。故选F。 (3)题解析： 下文“We create stories to make sense of the world, find purpose in struggle and connect our past to our future. However, AI doesn’t wonder about “the why” behind what it does. (我们通过创造故事来理解世界，在奋斗中寻找目标，并将过去与未来联系起来。然而，人工智能不会去思考它所做事情背后的“原因”)”，对比了人类和AI在对待事物“原因”“意义”上的不同，D选项“我们寻求意义，而人工智能遵循指令”准确概括了人类追求意义、AI仅按指令行事的区别，概括上文的对比，符合语境。故选D。 (4)题解析： 上文“But AI only follows rules. No matter how advanced, it’s always bound by its programming. (但人工智能只遵循规则。无论多么先进，它总是受其程序的约束)”说明AI受程序限制，空处承接上文，进一步说明AI的局限性，E选项“它没有欲望、信念或独立思考”是对AI受程序约束、缺乏自主性的进一步阐述，符合语境。故选E。 (5)题解析： 上文“AI may be extraordinarily useful and helpful, but it will likely never provide what makes us human—empathy (共情), true love, meaningful purpose and life experiences. (人工智能可能非常有用和有帮助，但它很可能永远无法提供那些使我们成为人的东西——共情、真爱、有意义的目标和生活经历)”，强调了人类所拥有的独特品质是AI无法提供的，G选项“所以要珍视我们自己和他人的情感深度、生活经历和创造潜力”承接上文，呼吁人们重视自身独特品质，与下文“In this way, we can ensure that technology will serve humanity—not the other way around. (通过这种方式，我们可以确保技术将服务于人类——而不是反过来人类服务于技术)”，确保技术服务于人类相呼应，符合语境。故选G。 Passage 3 （25-26高三上·江苏南京·期中）How to Avoid Over-consumption: Expert Tips to Beat Shopping Traps Black Friday and holiday sales, now a global phenomenon, are designed to trigger impulsive (冲动的) overspending by taking advantage of human psychology. Consumer experts warn that these events use methods like urgency and pleasure-driven brain responses to cloud judgment — but simple strategies can help shoppers stay in control. Make a needs-based list and stick to it. 1 Start by drafting a strict list of necessary items, not wants. Note their pre-sale prices: many “discounts” raise costs first, so comparing historical prices reveals true bargains. Even small, unplanned buys can add up to significant costs over time. This list acts as a guide, reducing the urge to spend too much on unplanned purchases. 2 When attracted by a non-list item, stop for a second. Step away from the screen or take a 10-minute walk in-store, have a coffee, and let the initial excitement driven by excitement hormones (荷尔蒙) fade. 3 Research shows urgency-fueled desires weaken quickly once tension eases. Avoid high-pressure sale environments. It’s easy to get trapped in the excitement of limited-time offers. Sale settings crowded stores, flash-sale pop-ups increase fear of missing out and social pressure. If you struggle with overspending, skip these environments entirely. Shopping outside peak sale times removes the hype (炒作) that ruins sensible choices. 4 Check for regret before making a purchase. Remember: impulsive purchases often lead to regret. Studies show sale buyers feel more regret than regular shoppers, and repeated overspending can harm long-term financial well-being. 5 If the answer is “no”, walk away. By combining planning, patience, and self-awareness, shoppers can navigate sales season wisely — prioritizing needs over impulses while protecting their wallets. A. Relax and ignore appealing offers. B. Pause and let yourself calm down. C. Avoiding sale pages online also works. D. Do you often feel regret after overspending? E. Will I still value this item a few months from now? F. This cooling-off period often holds back the impulse to buy. G. This simple step helps separate genuine needs from temporary wants. 【答案】1. G 2. B 3. F 4. C 5. E 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了帮助消费者避免冲动消费，实现理性购物的一些具体策略。 (1)题解析： 本段标题为“Make a needs-based list and stick to it. (列一个需求清单并坚持执行。)”，后文“Start by drafting a strict list of necessary items, not wants. (从起草一份严格的必要物品清单开始，而不是想要的。)”指出清单需区分必要和想要，因此G项“This simple step helps separate genuine needs from temporary wants. (这一简单步骤能帮助区分真实需求和临时欲望。)”符合语境，点明列清单的作用，呼应标题，引出后文的具体做法。故选G。 (2)题解析： 后文“When attracted by a non-list item, stop for a second. Step away from the screen or take a 10-minute walk in-store, have a coffee, and let the initial excitement driven by excitement hormones (荷尔蒙) fade. (当被清单外的物品吸引时，停下来一秒钟。离开屏幕，或者在商店里散步10分钟，喝杯咖啡，让最初由兴奋激素驱动的兴奋消退。)”给出被非清单商品吸引时，暂停行动的具体方法，空处是段落标题，应总的建议暂停以保持冷静，且需和其他段落标题一样使用祈使句的形式，因此B项“Pause and let yourself calm down. (暂停并让自己冷静下来。)”符合语境，概括该段核心策略。故选B。 (3)题解析： 前文“Step away from the screen or take a 10-minute walk in-store, have a coffee, and let the initial excitement driven by excitement hormones (荷尔蒙) fade. (离开屏幕，或者在商店里散步10分钟，喝杯咖啡，让最初由兴奋激素驱动的兴奋消退。)”描述暂停后兴奋感消退，后文“Research shows urgency-fueled desires weaken quickly once tension eases. (研究表明，一旦紧张缓解，由紧迫感引发的欲望会迅速减弱。)”用研究解释欲望减弱的原因，因此F项“This cooling-off period often holds back the impulse to buy. (这段冷静期通常会抑制购买冲动。)”符合语境，指出冷静期的作用，承前启后。故选F。 (4)题解析： 前文“If you struggle with overspending, skip these environments entirely. Shopping outside peak sale times removes the hype (炒作) that ruins sensible choices. (如果你挣扎于过度消费，完全跳过这些环境。在销售旺季之外购物，可以避免那些破坏明智选择的炒作。)”建议避开线下的促销场景，因此C项“Avoiding sale pages online also works. (避开网上的促销页面同样有效。)”符合语境，建议避开线上的促销页面，和前文是并列关系。故选C。 (5)题解析： 前文“Remember: impulsive purchases often lead to regret. Studies show sale buyers feel more regret than regular shoppers, and repeated overspending can harm long-term financial well-being. (记住：冲动购物往往会导致后悔。研究表明，购买打折商品的人比普通消费者更后悔，反复的过度消费会损害长期的财务状况。)”指出冲动消费会后悔，以及长期过度消费的损害，后文“If the answer is “no”, walk away. (如果答案是“不”，那就走开。)”给出问题的答案及相应做法，因此E项“Will I still value this item a few months from now? (几个月后我还会重视这件物品吗？)”符合语境，自问价值持续性，承前启后。故选E。 Passage 4 （25-26高三上·江苏南通·期中）Leadership communication is how leaders inform and inspire others. Leaders must be skilled at communicating with others in countless settings. Effective leadership communication allows managers to deepen connections, build trust, and drive innovation through their daily interactions with others. 1 Be honest and sincere. Find your own voice, and avoid using a leader’s tone or sounding like someone you’re not. Let who you are, where you come from, and what you value come through in your communication. 2 People will never willingly follow someone they feel is insincere. Visibility is a form of communication. If you want to communicate well, be accessible. Emails and official letters aren’t enough. 3 Getting “out there” consistently and predictably. People need to see and feel you are there to feel connected to the work you want them to do. 4 Speak in specifics, use gestures to augment your words, and speak not just with facts but also with feelings and values. Clear instructions and confidence build trust and commitment with your team. Trust isn’t something you can direct. By modeling the values you hope to foster (培养) in your team, you can build trust. 5 When people feel secure with their team and organization, they’re more open to sharing ideas and taking risks, which can lead to more creativity and more innovation. A. Be present and available whenever necessary. B. People want, respect and will follow true leadership. C. They must also handle the rapid flows of information. D. Acknowledge your employees and make them feel valued. E. Be clear and confident when communicating with your team. F. Leaders should learn the skills to have effective communication. G. With this, you contribute to a culture of psychological safety at work. 【答案】1. F 2. B 3. A 4. E 5. G 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。本文围绕领导力沟通展开，先定义领导力沟通及其重要性，随后从真诚沟通、保持可见性、清晰自信表达和建立信任四个维度，给出提升领导力沟通效果的具体方法，旨在帮助领导者通过有效沟通深化关系、建立信任并推动创新。 (1)题解析： 前文“Effective leadership communication allows managers to deepen connections, build trust, and drive innovation through their daily interactions with others.(有效的领导力沟通能够使管理者通过与他人的日常交流来加深彼此之间的联系、建立信任，并推动创新)”提及有效的领导力沟通使管理者能够通过日常互动与他人加深联系，建立信任，并推动创新，下文是如何培养有效的领导力沟通的具体技能，F选项“领导者应该学习有效沟通的技能”承接前文有效的领导力沟通的益处，开启下文如何培养有效的领导力沟通的具体技能，符合语境逻辑。故选F。 (2)题解析： 本段核心是“Be honest and sincere.(诚实和真诚)”以及上文“Let who you are, where you come from, and what you value come through in your communication.(让你的真实身份、来自何方以及你所珍视的东西在你的交流中得以展现出来)”强调要展现真实自我，后文“People will never willingly follow someone they feel is insincere.(人们永远不会心甘情愿地追随那些他们觉得不真诚的人)”指出人们不愿追随不真诚的人，B选项“人们渴望、尊重并愿意追随真正的领导力”衔接上下文，突出真诚对于领导力的重要性，契合段落主旨。故选B。 (3)题解析： 根据上文“Visibility is a form of communication. If you want to communicate well, be accessible. Emails and official letters aren’t enough.(可见度也是一种交流方式。若想进行良好的沟通，就必须保持易于联系的状态。仅仅发送电子邮件或写正式信件是远远不够的)”可知，本段围绕“可见性”展开，强调领导者要易于接触，不能仅依赖邮件和公函，A选项“必要时保持在场并随时提供帮助”具体阐释了如何提升可见性，与后文“Getting “out there” consistently and predictably.(持续且有规律地“走出去”)”相呼应。故选A。 (4)题解析： 根据后文“Speak in specifics, use gestures to augment your words, and speak not just with facts but also with feelings and values. Clear instructions and confidence build trust and commitment with your team.(要具体说明，通过手势来辅助表达，不仅要陈述事实，还要融入情感和价值观。清晰的指示和自信能够赢得团队的信任与忠诚)”可知，后文提到沟通要具体、用手势辅助表达，兼顾事实、情感和价值观，清晰的指令和自信能建立信任，E选项“与团队沟通时要清晰自信”作为段落主旨句，精准概括了后文的核心内容。故选E。 (5)题解析： 根据前文“Trust isn’t something you can direct. By modeling the values you hope to foster (培养) in your team, you can build trust.(信任并非是你能够刻意强加的东西。通过树立你希望在团队中培养的那些价值观，你就能建立起信任)”指出通过树立榜样培养团队价值观可以建立信任，G选项“通过这样做，你有助于在工作中营造心理安全感文化”承接前文，说明建立信任带来的具体成效，与后文“When people feel secure with their team and organization, they’re more open to sharing ideas and taking risks, which can lead to more creativity and more innovation.(当人们对自己所在的团队和组织感到安心时，他们就会更愿意分享想法并勇于冒险，这往往能激发更多的创造力和创新精神)”提到的人们在安全环境中更愿意分享想法、承担风险的内容衔接自然。故选G。 Passage 5 （25-26高三上·江苏苏州·期中）The only bad thing about a good creative day is that it ends, with no guarantee of repeating that productivity tomorrow. 1 These methods not only prevent creative gaps but also help build a continuous rhythm, making inspiration less dependent on luck. Ernest Hemingway had the smart trick of always calling it a day at a point when he knew what came next. 2 What a creative organizational tool! Knowing what comes next is like crocheting (钩针编织): The end of one day knits into the next, and you wind up with a garment (毛衣) that is flexible but strong. 3 Think about experienced stand-up comedians: they never perform until they’re totally tired. Instead, they end their shows when the audience is still begging for more. Apply this to your creative work: stop while you still have a little energy left. That unused fuel will become your perfect starting point tomorrow. Try this simple exercise for a week: every day, end your working day when you still have something in reserve. 4 Is it a few half-formed ideas you haven’t explored yet? Or a thought you wanted to share with someone but didn’t? Write down exactly what it is on a small card, put the card away, and don’t think about it for the rest of the day. Start the next day by looking at your note. Harry Truman had a wise habit: whenever he wrote a letter in anger, he’d put the letter away in a desk drawer for twenty-four hours before rereading it. 5 It’s the same with your note. When you look at it the next day, you’ll not only pick up yesterday’s reserve but also see room for improvement with a fresh mind. A. He built himself a bridge to the next day. B. Don’t push yourself to the point of total exhaustion. C. This pause lets him check if his initial anger still holds. D. Writing down ideas immediately helps avoid forgetting them. E. The key is knowing what exactly you’re saving for tomorrow. F. Fortunately, there are practical ways to keep creativity flowing. G. Many creative people struggle with keeping consistent inspiration. 【答案】1. F 2. A 3. B 4. E 5. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章针对创意难以持续的问题，分享了海明威预留创作衔接点、避免过度疲惫、记录预留内容等实用方法，助力保持创意连贯性，让灵感不依赖运气。 (1)题解析： 根据上文“The only bad thing about a good creative day is that it ends, with no guarantee of repeating that productivity tomorrow.(一个充满创造力的好日子唯一的不足之处在于它终将结束，而且无法保证明天还能保持这种高效率的状态)”以及后文“These methods not only prevent creative gaps but also help build a continuous rhythm, making inspiration less dependent on luck.(这些方法不仅能消除创新上的障碍，还能帮助形成一种稳定的节奏，从而使灵感不再完全依赖于运气)”可知，前文提出“创意满满的一天的遗憾是总会结束，且无法保证次日仍有同等效率”的问题，后文紧接着介绍“这些方法能避免创意断层、建立持续节奏”。F选项“幸运的是，有切实可行的方法让创意持续流动”既承接前文的“创意中断”痛点，又引出后文的具体方法，起到承上启下的作用，符合逻辑。故选F。 (2)题解析： 根据后文“What a creative organizational tool! Knowing what comes next is like crocheting (钩针编织): The end of one day knits into the next, and you wind up with a garment (毛衣) that is flexible but strong.(这真是一个极具创意的组织工具！了解接下来会发生什么就像编织一样：一天结束的部分会与下一天的部分相互连接，最终你会得到一件既灵活又坚固的成品)”可知，前文提到海明威的技巧：“在知道接下来要写什么的时候结束一天的工作”。A选项“他为自己搭建了一座通往第二天的桥梁”，恰好呼应“知道下一步内容”的做法——这种方式让次日工作能无缝衔接，是对海明威技巧的总结和升华，衔接自然。故选A。 (3)题解析： 根据后文“Think about experienced stand-up comedians: they never perform until they’ re totally tired. Instead, they end their shows when the audience is still begging for more. Apply this to your creative work: stop while you still have a little energy left. That unused fuel will become your perfect starting point tomorrow.(想想那些经验丰富的脱口秀演员吧：他们绝不会在极度疲惫的状态下登台表演。相反，他们会等到观众已经迫不及待想要继续听下去的时候才结束表演。将这种做法应用到你的创作工作中：当你还有一点精力剩余时就停下来。那些未被利用的能量将会成为你明天完美的起点)”可知，后文以喜剧演员“从不表演到筋疲力尽，而是在观众意犹未尽时结束”为例，引出核心建议：“在仍有余力时停止创意工作，未用完的精力会成为次日的起点”。B选项“不要把自己逼到完全疲惫的地步”是对该建议的概括，作为段落主旨句，统领后文的例子和具体做法。故选B。 (4)题解析： 根据上文“Try this simple exercise for a week: every day, end your working day when you still have something in reserve.(试着做这样一个简单的练习，持续一周：每天，在工作结束时，都要确保还有剩余的时间或精力)”以及后文“Is it a few half-formed ideas you haven’t explored yet? Or a thought you wanted to share with someone but didn’t? Write down exactly what it is on a small card, put the card away, and don’t think about it for the rest of the day. Start the next day by looking at your note.(是那些尚未充分思考的零散想法吗？还是你原本想与人分享但最终没有说出口的想法？就在一张小卡片上准确地写下具体的内容，然后把卡片收起来，接下来的一整天都不要再去想它。第二天早上看看你的笔记吧)”可知，前文建议“每天在仍有储备时结束工作”，后文连续提问“你预留的是未探索的想法？还是未分享的观点？”，并要求“写下具体内容”。E选项“关键是明确知道你为明天预留了什么”既承接前文的“预留精力/想法”，又引出后文对“预留内容”的具体追问和操作，逻辑连贯。故选E。 (5)题解析： 根据上文“Harry Truman had a wise habit: whenever he wrote a letter in anger, he’d put the letter away in a desk drawer for twenty-four hours before rereading it.(哈里·杜鲁门有一个明智的习惯：每当他因愤怒而写信时，他都会将信件放在书桌抽屉里存放 24 小时，然后再重新阅读)”以及后文“It’s the same with your note. When you look at it the next day, you’ll not only pick up yesterday’s reserve but also see room for improvement with a fresh mind.(这一点对于你的笔记也同样适用。当你第二天再查看它时，你不仅能找回昨天的思路，还能以全新的视角发现其中有待改进的地方)”可知，前文介绍杜鲁门的习惯：“愤怒时写的信会存放24小时再重读”，后文类比“你的便条也是如此，次日查看时能以清新的思路发现改进空间”。C选项“这个停顿让他确认最初的愤怒是否依然存在”解释了杜鲁门做法的目的，既贴合前文的“愤怒写信”场景，又通过“停顿”与后文“次日查看便条”的逻辑一致（均为通过时间间隔获得客观视角），衔接紧密。故选C。 Passage 1 （25-26高三上·江苏无锡·期中）Have you felt tired and frustrated by your schedule or workload lately? If so, you may be overcommitted (过载的). Overcommitment occurs when you push your boundaries and take on more duties than you can handle at once. 1 There are plenty of solutions to stop it. Think before you commit. Before you say “yes” to something, take some time to evaluate the commitment and your schedule. Can you add this task or activity to your list? Is it something you can complete without stretching yourself too thin? 2 Set boundaries and stick to them. Making clear boundaries for your professional and personal life is a great and healthy way to avoid overcommitment. 3 This can be as simple as turning off your phone at a specific point each night or leaving work behind at the office. 4 Not everything is set in stone. If a new duty comes around that’s more important than others, do your best to rearrange your to-do list. For instance, when you receive an email from your boss asking you to complete an assignment for tomorrow morning’s meeting by the end of the day, you can replace the time to work on a task due at the end of the week with the high-priority task. Ask for help when you need it. There’s no shame in getting a little extra help now and then, especially when you’re stressed out. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your boss, coworker, or loved one if you need an extra hand with a commitment. 5 It is important to remember that it is not weak to ask for help. In fact, it shows that you are strong enough to voice your own needs. A. Accommodate to a tight schedule. B. Adjust your commitments to your schedule. C. Ask these questions to help decide which task is your top priority. D. You know your limits, so set them to protect your overall well-being. E. While many people face overcommitment, it doesn’t have to be a permanent feeling. F. Sometimes, having even the smallest thing taken off your plate can make a big difference. G. Ask yourself these questions to help decide whether or not a commitment is worth your energy. 【答案】1. E 2. G 3. D 4. B 5. F 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是如何应对和避免过载的问题。 (1)题解析： 空前“Overcommitment occurs when you push your boundaries and take on more duties than you can handle at once.(过载是指你超越自身极限，一次性承担了超出你处理能力的更多职责。)”说明了过载是在什么时候发生的，空后“There are plenty of solutions to stop it.(有很多办法可以阻止它。)”说明有方法可以阻止过载，E选项“While many people face overcommitment, it doesn’t have to be a permanent feeling.(虽然很多人都面临过载的问题，但这并不一定是一种长期持续的感觉。)”说明过载不一定会长期存在，引出了后文的阻止方法，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选E。 (2)题解析： 空前“Can you add this task or activity to your list? Is it something you can complete without stretching yourself too thin?(你能把这个任务或活动添加到你的列表中吗？你能在不让自己分身乏术的情况下完成这件事吗？)”提到了一些要问自己的问题，空格处应该陈述问这些问题有什么意义，G选项“Ask yourself these questions to help decide whether or not a commitment is worth your energy.(问问自己这些问题，以帮助你决定一项承诺是否值得你付出精力。)”说明了问这些问题的好处，承接上文，符合语境，故选G。 (3)题解析： 空前“Set boundaries and stick to them. Making clear boundaries for your professional and personal life is a great and healthy way to avoid overcommitment.(设定界限并坚持下去。为你的职业和个人生活划清界限是一种避免过载的好方法。)”说明了要设定工作和生活之间的界限，D选项“You know your limits, so set them to protect your overall well-being.(你知道你的极限，所以设定它们来保护你的整体健康。)”中的them指代的是前面的boundaries，说明了设定界限的好处，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选D。 (4)题解析： 空格处是本段主旨句，由空后“Not everything is set in stone. If a new duty comes around that’s more important than others, do your best to rearrange your to-do list.(并非所有事情都是一成不变的。如果一项比其他任务更重要的新任务出现了，尽你所能重新安排你的任务清单。)”可知，本段主要讲的是要重新安排任务清单，B选项“Adjust your commitments to your schedule.(根据你的时间表调整你的承诺。)”说明的是要根据时间表调整承诺，概括了本段内容，可作为主旨句，故选B。 (5)题解析： 空前“There’s no shame in getting a little extra help now and then, especially when you’re stressed out. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your boss, coworker, or loved one if you need an extra hand with a commitment.(偶尔得到一点额外的帮助并不可耻，尤其是当你压力很大的时候。如果你需要别人的帮助，可以毫不犹豫地向你的老板、同事或爱人求助。)”说明要向他人求助，空格处应该说向他人求助的好处，F选项“Sometimes, having even the smallest thing taken off your plate can make a big difference.(有时候，哪怕只是从你的任务清单中去掉一件最小的事情，也能产生很大的影响。)”说明的是朋友帮你做一件最小的事情也是很有意义的，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选F。 Passage 2 （25-26高三上·江苏前黄中学·期中）When I show people this image and ask what they see, they mostly say a question mark with two periods. They often add that the two periods represent your past and future, and the question mark is today. They wouldn’t be wrong. As a society, we are either focused on not repeating the past mistakes or what we’ll do in the future. We make lists, track what we read, study, watch, or listen to, and think a lot on injustices that demand equality. 1 What if I tell you that there’s more white space than actual markings in the image? White space — also called negative space — exists in design as the unprinted area that is purposeful. 2 Jocelyn K. Glei describes it as balancing the page by letting elements breathe, enhancing focus. 3 Glei suggests applying white space to daily schedules to foster innovation and imagination. Other writings describe it as cultivating the mental capacity to play, explore, learn, and rest without guilt or distraction. By shifting focus to the white space, we invite creativity and transcend the ordinary, helping us become who we’re meant to be. Simply put, wherever you have goals and dreams, this is where you need white space in your life. 4 Rather than being continually active, rushing from one activity to the next, set aside time to just hold hands. Do you want to be more creative and productive when you are trying to build a business or create income through writing? Then schedule white space into your calendar to nurture creativity. White space isn’t laziness; it’s intentional time for wisdom to flow. So, how can we introduce this concept into our daily routines? You can create white space by intentionally setting electronics aside and walking away from your smartphone. 5 Just like a webpage’s white space draws the eye, a life with scheduled white space draws in possibility. A. But here is where we get our focus all wrong. B. It supports visual integrity and draws attention. C. But our focus tends to skip the present moment. D. It creates an environment that fuels innovation and imagination. E. White space also comes from taking a walk or gazing at the breeze. F. Do you desire a deeper relationship with the special one in your life? G. If white space works so well in design, could it also improve our lives? 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. G 4. F 5. E 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇议论文。文章通过一张问号与两个圆点的图片引出核心观点 —— 人们常过度关注过去（圆点）与未来（圆点），却忽视了当下；进而引入设计领域的“留白”概念，论证其在生活中的重要性，并给出将留白融入日常生活的建议。 (1)题解析： 上文“As a society, we are either focused on not repeating the past mistakes or what we’ll do in the future. We make lists, track what we read, study, watch, or listen to, and think a lot on injustices that demand equality.(作为一个社会群体，我们要么专注于不重复过去的错误，要么专注于未来要做什么。我们列清单，记录自己读了什么、学了什么、看了什么、听了什么，还会反复思考那些需要平等对待的不公之事)”指出人们的注意力集中在“过去”和“未来”，围绕这两者展开各种行动与思考，结合下文谈论“留白”的重要性可知，我们的关注点错了。选项A“但这就是我们的关注点完全错误的地方。”符合语境，承上启下。故选A。 (2)题解析： 上文“White space — also called negative space — exists in design as the unprinted area that is purposeful.(留白 —— 也叫负空间 —— 在设计领域指具有特定目的的未印刷区域)”定义了设计中“留白”的概念，强调其“有目的”的属性。选项 B“它支持视觉完整性并吸引注意力”符合题意，是设计领域中留白的典型功能，与“设计”场景匹配。故选B。 (3)题解析： 下文“Glei suggests applying white space to daily schedules to foster innovation and imagination. Other writings describe it as cultivating the mental capacity to play, explore, learn, and rest without guilt or distraction.(格莱建议将留白应用到日常日程中，以培养创新和想象力。其他文献则将其描述为培养一种无负罪感、无干扰地玩耍、探索、学习和休息的心理能力)”说明将“留白”从设计领域延伸到日常生活，并阐述其在生活中的作用。选项G“如果留白在设计中效果这么好，那它也能改善我们的生活吗？”符合语境，从“设计中留白有效”自然过渡到“是否能改善生活”，与上下文衔接自然。故选G。 (4)题解析： 上文“Simply put, wherever you have goals and dreams, this is where you need white space in your life.(简单来说，无论你在哪些方面有目标和梦想，那些方面就是你生活中需要留白的地方)”指出生活中有目标和梦想的地方，就需要留白。下文“Rather than being continually active, rushing from one activity to the next, set aside time to just hold hands.(与其一直忙碌，从一项活动匆忙赶到另一项活动，不如留出时间，仅仅是牵着手（陪伴）)”指出通过“留出时间陪伴”的例子，具体解释生活中的留白。选项F“你渴望与生命中那个特别的人建立更深厚的关系吗？”符合语境，既属于“生活目标”的范畴，又能自然引出下文“留出时间陪伴”的具体做法。故选F。 (5)题解析： 上文“So, how can we introduce this concept into our daily routines? You can create white space by intentionally setting electronics aside and walking away from your smartphone.(那么，我们如何将这个概念引入日常生活呢？你可以通过刻意放下电子设备、远离智能手机来创造留白)”提出如何将留白融入日常的问题，并给出第一个方法 —— 远离电子设备。选项E“留白也可以是散步或凝望微风。”符合语境，与上文“远离电子设备”构成并列建议。故选E。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $