专题10 阅读表达（期中真题汇编，北京专用）高一英语上学期

专题10 阅读表达 （一） （25-26高一上·北京怀柔·期中）阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。 Time: 7:00 a.m. Emily Stupi dives into the pool. Cold water hits her, and it’s hard to catch her breath. Pulling her arms through the water, Emily begins her first of eight laps. She wants to complete the triathlon (铁人三项). Emily shakes with cold as she gets out of the pool. Along with three hundred other children and adults, she heads into the one-mile run, followed by a four-and-a-half-mile bike ride. The triathlon is being held in Glendale, Arizona, and the temperature is freezing on the late October morning. But seeing her father’s warm smile makes Emily forget about the cold. Emily feels lucky to have her father here today. Three years ago, doctors discovered that he had skin cancer. His treatments made him feel tired and sick, but he believed he was going to get better. Emily says, “Courage is something that all people have inside, and they use it to make the world a brave and happy place. My dad showed great courage when he got cancer.” Emily asked a lot of questions about her father’s illness. Her mom says, “We had a family discussion and gave her all the facts. We talked about what cancer is and how money is raised for aid (援助) and research.” Emily made a promise to herself and to her family that she would compete in the triathlon to raise money to help cancer patients. She trained hard for three months, swimming, running and biking several times a week, She then sent out 150 letters asking for donations (捐赠). Her dad matched the money, and Emily gave $7,000 to the American Cancer Society. Emily says she was nervous on the day of the race. “My stomach felt weak, and the water was cold.” But Emily completed the race and lived up to her promise to help fight cancer. 1. What is Emily doing at 7:00 a.m.? (不多于6个单词) 2. When Emily’s father had cancer, how did he feel? (不多于7个单词) 3. What did Emily do to help cancer patients? (不多于12个单词) 4. What is Emily like? (不多于1个单词) （二） （25-26高一上·北京延庆·期中）阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。 Billy Barr has been the only person who lives in the town of Gothic all year round. He works at Gothic’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL). Every summer, scientists come to RMBL for research. Billy becomes friends with them. But in winter, Billy is alone. He has always liked numbers, so he records snow and weather data in his notebooks. For Billy this is fun and he continues keeping records — for 50 years. One day, Billy mentioned his hobby to a scientist, who asked to see his records and realised immediately how important they were. Billy’s measurements showed snow is arriving later and disappearing earlier as the world warms. That is a worrying sign for millions of people in the drought-hit Southwest who depend on mountain snows to slowly melt throughout spring and summer to provide a continuous supply of water for cities, agriculture and ecosystems. Unpaid but driven by curiosity, Billy keeps measuring snowfall day after day, winter after winter. Now Billy’s records have been used in various research papers and there’s a short film about him called The Snow Guardian. Billy is well aware that modern equipment and computer models can now measure how much snow falls and foretell the amount of water from the melted snow. Yet scientists say some of those models wouldn’t be so precise (精确的) without his work. 1. Where does Billy work? (不多于六个单词) 2. Why does Billy record snow and weather data? (不多于六个单词) 3. How long has Billy continued keeping records? (不多于三个单词) 4. What did Billy’s measurements show? (不多于十一个单词) 5. What do you think of Billy’s records? (不多于一个单词) （三） （25-26高一上·北京房山·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 The move from middle school to high school brings significant learning and social changes, requiring greater independence in learning and time management. Here are some practical suggestions to help you adapt (适应) smoothly. First, make an effort to familiarize yourself with the new environment. Attend orientation sessions, and take time to explore the campus — locate key areas such as classrooms, the library, the cafeteria, and administrative offices. Knowing your way around will help reduce anxiety and save time once classes begin. High school includes more tasks, tests, and projects. Stay organized by using a planner or digital calendar to keep up with deadlines. Do important tasks first and avoid procrastination (拖延). When selecting courses, challenge yourself but also leave room for courses that match your interests, since balance is key to maintaining both school performance and well-being. Building positive relationships with teachers and classmates is also important. Don’t be afraid to ask teachers for help during office hours or after class. Join clubs, sports, or other activities to meet like-minded students. Remember, staying true to your values and being yourself will help you form true friendships. Finally, be active in managing your time and responsibilities. Learn to balance schoolwork, activities, and personal time. If you feel stressed, seek support from teachers, parents, or school counselors. High school is a valuable period for personal growth. By taking an active attitude and building good habits early, you’ll be well-prepared to make the most of these important years. Remember that adaptation takes time, so be patient with yourself throughout the process. With strong effort and the right approach, you’ll not only succeed in learning but also develop skills that will serve you well on your journey ahead. 1. What two main changes do students experience when entering high school? 2. Why should students select challenging courses and ones that match their interests? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ➢High school is a valuable time for personal growth, and you’ll soon adapt to it. 4. Which suggestion from this passage do you find most helpful, and how would you use it in your life? (In about 40 words) （四） （25-26高一上·北京西城·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Throughout my childhood, I have learned the importance of strong relationships and gained knowledge, and wisdom from my elders, parents, and peers. I have done this through my experiences playing high school sports. And among all the sports that I played, football was the most crucial one in my development as an individual. The conflict-solving and problem-solving skills I acquired from the team have influenced my development the most and inspired me to become a more courageous, truthful, and respectful person. During my senior year of high school, my coach appointed me a captain of my football team. This put me into a position where my younger teammates would look up to me, and carefully watch my every move. The coach would always tell me that I was laying the foundation so that my younger teammates could benefit from it when they grew up. The constant pressure of my peers and those younger than me looking up to me made me cautious of my every action, and that is what I found ironic. I asked myself: ‘What makes us act different when people are watching, and why can’t I act like people are watching the decisions I make all the time’. This point in my life strengthened the character traits in me such as respect, leadership, etc. Every sports team experiences disagreements and conflicts. As the season went on and things didn’t go as planned, I learned it isn’t as easy to be the person that everyone looks up to. However, as my coach used to say, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” I realized that how I carried myself could affect how everyone else on my team did, and that if they saw me sulking through the locker room, they would do the same. When the team was in a state of confusion and disappointment, I shall never give it up, but be more determined to step up and solve the problems head-on. Playing football brought me many challenges, but also invaluable lessons that I will never forget and hope to pass on to my children one day. 1. What skill(s) did the author learn from football that helped him the most? 2. How did the stress from his peers and younger teammates affect the author as team captain? 3. What do you think the underlined sentence means? （五） （24-25高一上·北京第十四中学·期中）阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。 As online learning becomes more common and more resources are changed to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and everyone should be given a tablet. Supporters of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are. However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources. A study done on tablet vs. book reading found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, remember 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read, compared to people who read the same information in print. Additionally, staring too long at a screen has been shown to cause health problems, including blurred vision, dizziness, dry eyes and headaches, at much higher instances than reading print does. We should not add to these problems by giving people, especially young people, more reasons to look at screens. It is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have a lot of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to talk to their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering questions, and keeping the community connected. One neighborhood found that, after a local library instituted community events such as play times for kids and parents, job fairs for teenagers, and meeting spaces for senior citizens, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community. Therefore, people see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, which are benefits that tablets can’t offer as well or as easily. While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the many issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many library benefits that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object. 1. Why do some people believe tablet reading can encourage more people to read? (不多于14个单词) 2. What does the study in paragraph 3 show? (不多于12个单词) 3. According to paragraph 4, what are the advantages of public libraries over tablets? (不多于15个单词) 4. Do you think public libraries will be replaced by tablets? Why or why not?(单词数不限) （一） （25-25高一·牛栏山一中·期中）Can an AI really write creative stories? Researchers at Stanford University, led by Dr. Elena Carter, have developed an intelligent writing system called Lumina. Dr. Carter, a linguist, computer scientist, and professor of creative technology, noticed that many writers struggled with writer’s block and wanted to create a tool that could assist with original story ideas. Lumina was trained on a large collection of works, from classic novels to modern short stories. Its creations have impressed many literary lovers. Before recent technological progress, AI applications were mainly used for repetitive tasks, but some people worry that advanced tools like Lumina might take away jobs from writers, journalists, and other creative professionals. Although the fear of a future where humans are fully replaced by AI isn’t unreasonable, a more probable scenario is that AI will collaborate with humans to enhance their creativity. Experts point out that AI will actually generate new job opportunities rather than eliminate existing ones. A recent report by the World Economic Forum stated that by 2035, AI will create over 5 million new jobs in the media, education, and content creation industries globally. Lumina is demonstrating what’s possible when AI doesn’t just work independently, but partners with humans. Instead of making writers unemployed, AI will challenge and inspire them to explore new writing styles and themes. The collaboration between humans and AI can produce unique and engaging stories that neither could create alone. Thanks to Dr. Carter and her team’s innovation, novel writing, scriptwriting, and even poetry composition may soon undergo exciting changes. 1. What can Lumina do? 2. Why did Dr. Elena Carter develop Lumina? 3. According to the passage, please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why. Nowadays AI generates many jobs for humans, but it has a bad influence on the work of writers. 4. As a student, what is your opinion about AI applied in your study? Why do you think so? (About 40 words) （二） （25-26高一上·北京十一学校顺义学校·期中）Sports are the base of my life. I have been into sports since I was six years old. I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills (操练) to develop my skills and reach the next level of play. When I was in Senior Two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski. I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before. I showed up to the tryouts and put out about 90% effort since I thought I’d make it with no problem. That was a big mistake. Brian Pawloski is the hardest-working coach I have ever met. He didn’t expect 100% effort; he expected 200% effort. Some think this is crazy, but it isn’t. After a tiring practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “Coach, that was the best practice I ever had.” I was completely sincere. This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school. He expects us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom. If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand life’s challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters. Unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how we did off the court. He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted. I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life. I will always remember my high-school basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual. 1. What did many coaches usually focus on? 2. What mistake did the author make when he was in Senior Two? 3. Please decide which part of the following statement is false, and then underline it and explain why. As a coach, Brian Pawloski not only gave me advice on how to be better in playing basketball, but also taught me knowledge in other subjects. 4. Who is the person that has influenced you the most? Please Explain. (In about 40 words) （三） （高一上·北京第五十五中学·期中）阅读下面短文， 根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 The Impact of Social Media on Adolescents Using social media has become a routine activity for most young people. In recent years, the number of young people using social media has increased dramatically, so a large part of their social and emotional development is occurring while they are on the Internet. Social media allows young people to achieve online many of the tasks that are important to them offline: staying connected with friends and family, making new friends, and exchanging ideas. Some schools successfully use blogs as teaching tools, which has the benefit of improving skills in written expression and creativity. At the same time, social media helps them get what they want, increase their knowledge and confidence in their academic performance. While social media provides many benefits, it can also have a negative impact on young people, both physically and mentally. It is easy to become addicted, and research shows that students who spend too much time on social media can suffer from poor sleep, eye fatigue, negative body image, depression, anxiety and more. Research also indicates that there are frequent online expressions of offline behaviours, which have introduced problems such as cyberbullying and online harassment (骚扰). Using social media becomes a risk to adolescents more than they can realise. When people go on to websites, they leave evidence of their visits. This ongoing record of online activity is called the “digital footprint”. One of the biggest threats to young people on social media is to their digital footprint and future reputations. Young people who lack an awareness of privacy issues often post inappropriate material without understanding that “what goes online stays online”. As a result, future jobs and college acceptance maybe put in danger by inexperienced clicks of the mouse. 1. Why is a large part of young people’s social and emotional development occurring on the Internet? 2. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ▶Young people’s improper digital footprint may have an impact on cyberbullying and online harassment. 4. How do you make full use of social media to better your life and study? Please give one or two examples. (In about 40 words) （四） （25-26高一上·北京第十七中·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 In a fast-paced world, where stress and mental tiredness seem commonplace, we’re constantly looking for new ways to unwind. People may carry out a variety of activities to help them relax. But what about the birdsongs or other nature sounds? Could they also help people to let go of the tensions of modern life? According to a study by King’s College London in 2022, seeing or hearing birds could help to boost the mental wellbeing of people. Taking a trip to places rich in birdlife like parks, forests and canals and encountering birds singing to each other in the trees could even help to treat some mental health conditions. And it’s not just birds that could have a curative effect on our moods. Another study conducted by the National Trust compared the effects of woodland sounds with voiced meditation (冥想) apps. The study found listening to birdsong as well as other woodland sounds like leaves crunching underfoot or the gentle flow of a stream boosted feelings of relaxation 30% more than the apps do. Other sounds which may help to cool people down are waves lapping on the shore, gentle wind, and light rainfall. However, not all of us live in rural surroundings, and depending on where we live, a trip to the countryside to see birds may not be an option. But could the nature sounds that originate there still help you? According to research by California Polytechnic State University, even a recording of the sounds of birds had a profound effect on people’s mood, while other studies saw people listening to soundscapes of the coast and forests with similar outcomes to their wellbeing. So, wherever you live, you can access the wonderful sounds of birds and nature during a stroll through a wood or via some headphones. And maybe listening to the chirps, trills, warbles and whistles of some birds could help you to relax after a long, hard day. 1. What did the study by King’s College London in 2022 find? 2. How did the National Trust conduct the study? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. According to the passage, birds singing, voiced meditation apps and the recording of the sounds of nature have the same effect on people’s mood. 4. Besides what is mentioned in the passage, what do you usually do to help you relax in your daily life? (In about 40 words) （五） （25-26高一上·北京大学附属中学·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 The Indian monsoon, which usually begins around the start of June, brings three-quarters of the country’s annual rainfall, being essential for agriculture. But it is really hard to predict. This is driven by differences in temperature — between land and sea, the amount of snow cover on the Himalayas and soil moisture. Now, climate change is making the guessing game even harder. The India Meteorological (气象的) Department (IMD) does its best, using the numerical weather prediction (NWP) models that have been a fundamental tool of meteorology for decades. Those models allow the IMD to offer brand guidance a month or so ahead. But detailed information about what the rains will do day-by-day is not considered reliable more than about five days out. This year, though, the Indian government tried something new. About 38 m farmers received forecasts generated not by an NWP model, but by ones powered by artificial intelligence (AI) instead. These work in a different way: rather than going to the trouble of trying to simulate, equation by equation, exactly what is going on in the atmosphere, they mostly make their predictions by comparing the patterns they see in weather data with previous, similar patterns in the historical weather records on which they have been trained. The models aced their test. In some regions, they predicted when the rain would arrive 30 days ahead. They also forecast that rainfall would stall (暂停) in the middle of the season — as it did, for 20 days — despite this not appearing in the NWP forecasts. Almost half of the farmers who paid attention to the messages later said that the information influenced their decisions on what to plant and when — though it is still too early to assess whether this will influence their eventual earnings. However, it quickly became apparent that relying solely on AI came with problems of its own. Unconstrained by the laws of physics, forecasts could become worryingly unrealistic. Fed only past data, the models often struggled to predict rare or extreme events — the same “edge case” problem that has persistently troubled driverless cars. So the focus switched to trying to combine the best of the old and the new. It is hoped that meteorologists can create more accurate and accessible forecasts. 1. According to the author, what makes the Indian monsoon hard to predict? 2. What led the Indian government to try something new this year? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. The AI models were highly successful, predicting the arrival of rain and influencing farmers’ planting decisions and earnings. 4. What other problems might AI bring? (In about 40 words) （六） （25-26高一上·北京汇文中学·期中）阅读短文，根据要求用英文回答问题并在答题卡指定区域作答。 A Journey of Rediscovery in the Scottish Highlands The morning mist hung low over the green hills as our train slowly entered the small village of Glenfinnan. I had come to Scotland with a carefully made plan for my summer trip. My list included visiting the famous Loch Ness, walking through the streets of Edinburgh, and taking photos of the beautiful Glenfinnan Viaduct. After a busy final year in school, I hoped this trip would help me relax and clear my mind. However, the most wonderful travel experiences often come when we least expect them. On my second morning, while hiking to a popular viewpoint, I took a wrong turn and found myself on a quiet path. Curious about where it would lead, I followed the sound of running water and soon discovered a small family-owned woolen mill hidden in the valley. The owner, Mrs. Campbell, welcomed me warmly into her workshop. For the next two hours, she patiently showed me how they transformed local sheep’s wool into beautiful patterned cloth using traditional methods. She shared fascinating stories about her family’s history in the village and their deep connection to the land. Though I couldn’t understand all her words because of her strong accent, her kindness needed no translation. Later, I did visit all the famous places on my list, but that unexpected afternoon at the woolen mill remained the most precious memory of my trip. It taught me that while it’s good to have a plan, the real magic of travel lies in those unplanned moments when we truly connect with a place and its people. Sometimes, getting lost can help us find what we didn’t know we were looking for. 1. Where did the author’s journey take place? 2. What two things did Mrs. Campbell show or tell the author? 3. Read the following statement, underline the false part of it and explain the reason.  The author visited the woolen mill after he had already seen all the famous places on his travel list. 4. Do you prefer carefully planned trips or unplanned travel? Why? （七） （25-26高一上·北京北京理工大学附属中学~·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A Reflection about Change Change can be exciting and hard. It is also a fact of life in the world of education. I am a librarian at a high school. I have worked as a librarian for the past eleven years. This year my school is going through a tremendous transition. There is a new school building being constructed with a mid-year move planned. Additionally, due to some restructuring, I am working with a new teaching partner and two new grade levels. This is all incredibly exciting but also brings a level of uncertainty too. I could look at this in a negative way, but instead, I am going to focus on the upside to this transition. So here I share some ways I am embracing this change. Working with teachers, that I have not had an opportunity to work with before, will allow me to gain new perspectives about the needs of the students in my school. The library program has been something I have worked hard to build over the past nine years. I am very close to it. It will be helpful for someone who has an outside perspective to ask questions about our practices. It will allow me to reflect on why we do certain things and will make the program better moving forward. As I gain new perspectives from my colleagues, I also have an opportunity to share the mission of the library. It has given me a chance to highlight some of the great lessons and projects I have had the opportunity to be a part of in the past. Is this a hill I want to die on? This is about recognizing the things that I can change and making those work rather than worrying about things that I have no control over. It is about not sweating the small stuff. If I ask myself this question and the answer is no, then I have to let it go and move on! One of my wonderful colleagues, Cheri Dobbs, told me to give myself permission for things not to be perfect. Next year will be a year of growth. The library program will not be exactly like what we want it to be. That is OK! As long as we stay true to our goals and support students the best we can, then the rest will come together eventually. 1. What changes are happening to the author this year? 2. What will the author get from someone who has an outside perspective? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. To deal with change, we should work on the things that we can change and try our best to make the things we have no control over under control. 4. Besides the opinions mentioned in the passage, what are your thoughts on change? (In about 40 words) （一） （25-26高一上·北京丰台·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 My First Semester Away: Navigating Discomfort in a New World Stepping off the plane with a suitcase stuffed with winter clothes and a head full of expectations, I thought studying in the U.S. would be a smooth journey of self-discovery. Three weeks later, I sat in my dorm room, staring at an unopened bank form, and realized adaptation was harder than any textbook chapter I’d ever tackled. The first challenge came from daily life. Opening a bank account turned into a two-hour ordeal (磨难) — YouTube tutorials couldn’t translate terms like “overdraft fee,” and the teller’s rapid accent left me nodding blankly. Even meals felt alien: the cafeteria’s cold salads and iced water clashed (冲突) with my habit of warm, cooked vegetables, so I joined other Asian students in boiling lettuce in a shared pot, a small rebellion against the unfamiliar. Academic adaptation brought another set of challenges: professors expected us to interrupt with questions, and “critical thinking” meant arguing against theories instead of memorizing them — a skill I’d never practiced. I left my first essay feedback session in confusion, staring at comments like “lack of analysis.” Loneliness crept in fastest. My roommates were also international students, but language barriers and cultural gaps limited how much we could help each other. I’d scroll through photos of old friends gathering for dinner and feel a sharp pang of homesickness. Change began when I stopped waiting for comfort to find me. I joined a photography club, and through shared shots of campus sunsets, I bonded with a girl who’d once struggled with the same banking forms. In class, I started raising my hand with simple questions, and soon found professors appreciated the effort more than perfect English. Now, six months later, I still burn my coffee sometimes. But the bank form is filled out, I’ve learned to ask for “hot water, please,” and my last essay got a “good analysis” note. Adaptation isn’t about erasing the old to fit the new — it’s about stitching (缝合) the familiar into the foreign, one small win at a time. 1. What were the two aspects of the challenges the author faced? 2. What made it difficult for the author to get along with the roommates? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Six months later, I gradually adapt to the new environment and forget the old one. 4. List one effective way to deal with the stress caused by adapting to a new environment, and explain why it is helpful. (In about 40 words) （二） （25-26高一上·北京第八十中学-11月·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Nowadays, people are spending more hours on work. However, taking some time off is important for refreshing yourselves. If you’re having trouble making time for a break, the recent research by the UCLA’s Anderson School suggests that treating your weekends like a vacation can make you happier. The findings are based on a series of experiments. In one study of 441 workers, half of the test subjects were instructed to have a normal weekend, while the others had to “treat their weekend like a vacation.” The next Monday, the weekend vacationers reported that they felt happier and were generally more satisfied than those who had had a normal weekend. The vacationers also reported they spent more money in vacation mode—about 104. But it wasn’t the money that bought them happiness. The researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend. The vacationers were still happier than the ones who had experienced a typical weekend. The reason the vacation approach may have worked wonders: The vacation mindset allows people to be more attentive to the present moment. “We’re always trying to get through things to check off our to-do lists and treating the weekend like a vacation pushes us out of our continuous ‘doing’ mode,” said Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School. The study showed that getting into a vacation mindset during the weekend is relatively easy. Even if you can’t take the entire weekend “off”, you can manage to steal a piece of the weekend to gain the benefits of a vacation mindset. 1. What does the research of the UCLA’s Anderson School suggest? 2. Why may the vacation approach have worked wonders? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. When the researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend, the vacation group was unhappier than the other group. 4. What would you do to get into a vacation mindset at weekends? And explain why.(In about 40 words) （三） （25-26高一上·北京第十四中·期中）阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。 I always dreamed of pulling off the surprise prank (玩笑) of a lifetime. Well, thanks to a little determination, some luck, and the power of love, my dream became a reality. My family is Canadian, although my sister studied in Australia. She was graduating just before Christmas, but because my school schedule was busy, I would not be able to make it down in time for her graduation. She was understandably disappointed, and I felt guilty that I couldn’t be there for her on this most special occasion. While I was talking to my teacher the week before the big event, I mentioned that I would be missing my sister’s graduation. Surprisingly, she commented, “Well, if you want to go, I have no problem with it, so go ahead!” I couldn’t believe my luck! I nearly jumped for joy. Immediately, I called the airline. Amazingly, even during the busy Christmas season, I was able to change my ticket to arrive the day before my sister’s graduation. With this fantastic news, I was bursting to tell my sister. But, wait. For a grand surprise, I needed a much more dramatic arrival than just a ring of the doorbell. What if I could arrive in a box? That would be the best Christmas present for my sister. Although I was leaving in less than seventy-two hours, I started searching for delivery companies. The only one willing to go along with my Christmas surprise, was CouriersPlease. At first the manager said no, because Christmas was their busiest season. But then later, he kindly volunteered to deliver me himself. Upon arrival in Australia, the manager and his colleagues loaded me in the box and carried me all the way up to my sister’s, where they rang the doorbell and announced they had a delivery for her. I couldn’t see the look on my sister’s face, but I could tell from her voice that she was both shocked and excited to receive such a huge gift box. I will never forget the look on her face as she opened the box. It was such a great Christmas present for my sister, that is, for me to be able to go to her graduation, and in the process, show her how much I loved her. It also served as a lesson for me: _____________________. 1. Why was the author unable to go to his sister’s graduation? (不多于7个单词) 2. Who delivered the author to his sister’s? (不多于5个单词) 3. How did the author’s sister feel when she received the box? (不多于6个单词) 4. What lesson does the author learn from the experience? (单词数不限) （四） （25-26高一上·北京第三十五中学·期中）阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容回答问题。 It’s after midnight and you’ve been studying all day. Empty energy drinks line the table and you sigh, “Tomorrow, I’m getting ice cream. I deserve to treat myself.” This year, the so-called “treat yourself culture” has expanded far beyond what was once a reward-based mindset. Now, “treating yourself” has become more about stress-caused indulgence (放纵). It represents the more deep-seated issues with the stress we regularly put ourselves under. The root of the problem lies in our belief that we should be doing more work if it isn’t hard enough. Especially at a top university, I constantly find myself wanting to do more. I want more credits, a higher-grade point average, and more responsibilities I’ll later use as conversation topics in interviews. This drive is by no means a bad thing. We all are trying to eventually land in a place where we can relax and live a more enjoyable life. However, there are a lot of problems with this logic. Without sounding completely hopeless and pessimistic, it is possible that the future we imagine in our twenties will not become reality. Therefore, it is important to integrate things that make us happy with work, school or life induced stress. Psychology certainly supports this belief. While having good self-control was positively associated with happiness, being able to enjoy life’s little pleasures without feeling ashamed of doing so is just as important. For example, even if you have a busy schedule of work, make time to stop by your favorite coffee shop or spend ten minutes to go on a walk outdoors. I cannot urge you to give up your late nights of studying, energy drinks and all. I cannot tell you to always choose to do something that makes you happy over something you have or should do. Frankly, this is just not the way life works. We have to put up with the hard work and put in the time. Without pain, we’d also lose happiness and joy. It’s all about balance. So, instead of looking at everything as a way to handle the stress and something to “treat myself”, let’s try to make treating ourselves a far more common practice in the busy lives we lead. 1. What causes the so-called “treat yourself culture”? 2. What does “this logic” in Paragraph 3 refer to? 3. How should we treat ourselves according to the author? 4. Are you a follower of “treat yourself culture”? Why or why not?(In about 40 words) / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题10 阅读表达 （一） 【答案】1. She is swimming in the pool. 2. He felt tired and sick, but brave. 3. She competed in the triathlon to raise money to help cancer patients. 4. Kind-hearted./Strong-willed.(意思接近即可) （二） 【答案】1. At Gothic’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. 2. Because he likes numbers. 3. For 50 years. 4. Snow is arriving later and disappearing earlier. 5. Useful. （三） 【答案】1. Students experience significant learning changes and social changes. 2. Because balance is key to maintaining both school performance and well-being. 3. High school is a valuable time for personal growth, and you’ll soon adapt to it. The passage states that adaptation takes time and advises patience, so it may not happen quickly. 4. I find the suggestion of using a planner or digital calendar most helpful. I will use it to track deadlines and prioritize tasks, helping me manage schoolwork and personal time effectively. （四） 【答案】1. The conflict-solving and problem-solving skills. 2. It made him cautious of his every action and strengthened his character traits such as respect and leadership. 3. It means that when the situation becomes difficult, strong people will work harder and take action to overcome the challenges. （五） 【答案】1. Because people can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are. 2. Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems. 3. People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered. 4. Possible Answer 1: Yes. First, tablet reading is convenient, as one can access reading materials from anywhere and anytime. Second, it saves time because one does not need to travel to the library to borrow books. Therefore, libraries will be replaced by tablets. Possible Answer 2: No. First, we can borrow books for free from the library, which is more economical than buying e-books. Second, lots of people, especially students, enjoy reading in a public library given the quiet atmosphere. Therefore, libraries will not be replaced by tablets. （一） 【答案】1. It can assist with original story ideas and create creative stories that have impressed many literary lovers. 2. Because she noticed that many writers struggled with writer’s block and wanted to create a tool to assist them with original story ideas. 3. but it has a bad influence on the work of writers. Explanation: According to the passage, AI will collaborate with writers to enhance their creativity instead of having a bad influence on their work. 4. I think Al is beneficial in daily study. It helps me solve difficult problems quickly and provides personalized learning resources. It saves time and makes learning more efficient. I think AI is very helpful in daily study and life. It helps me with homework (e.g., language translation) and saves time on tedious tasks, allowing me to focus on creative learning. It’s a tool that improves efficiency when used properly. （二） 【答案】1. They usually focused on drills to develop the author’s skills and reach the next level of play. 2. He only put out about 90% effort in the school basketball team tryouts because he thought he would be selected without any problem. 3. As a coach, Brian Pawloski not only gave me advice on how to be better in playing basketball, but also taught me knowledge in other subjects. The reason is that Brian Pawloski only gave the author advice on basketball and life, but did not teach him knowledge in other subjects. 4. 开放性试题。答案可以为The person who has influenced me most is my English teacher. She always encouraged me when I failed exams and taught me effective learning methods, which helped me become confident in English. （三） 【答案】1. Because the number of young people using social media has increased dramatically in recent years. 2. It is mainly about the benefits of social media for young people. 3. Young people’s improper digital footprint may have an impact on cyberbullying and online harassment. 改为Young people’s frequent online expressions of offline behaviours may have an impact on cyberbullying and online harassment。 4. I make full use of social media to follow educational accounts, which provide me with useful learning resources and tips. Also, I join online study groups to discuss academic topics and share knowledge with others. （四） 【答案】1. Seeing or hearing birds could help to boost the mental wellbeing of people. 2. They compared the effects of woodland sounds with voiced meditation apps. 3. According to the passage, birds singing, voiced meditation apps and the recording of the sounds of nature have the same effect on people’s mood. The study found listening to birdsong as well as other sounds of nature boosted feelings of relaxation 30% more than the apps do. 4. In addition to what is mentioned in the passage, I usually listen to music, do some simple exercises, or engage in hobbies such as reading and painting to help me relax in daily life. （五） 【答案】1. Differences in temperature between land and sea, the amount of snow cover on the Himalayas, soil moisture and climate change. 2. That the old or traditional models failed to provide reliable and detailed information about what the rains will do day-by-day more than about five days out.或That AI (works in a different way and) provides more reliable forecast. 3. The AI models were highly successful, predicting the arrival of rain and influencing farmers’ planting decision and earnings. According to the passage, it is still too early to assess whether this will influence their eventual earnings. 4. AI may lead to job losses because automation allows machines to perform routine tasks faster and cheaper than humans. It can also cause data-privacy problems since AI systems require massive personal information for training, increasing the risk of misuse and information leaks. (42 words) （六） 【答案】1. In Scotland. 2. Mrs. Campbell showed the author how they transformed local sheep’s wool into beautiful patterned cloth using traditional methods and shared fascinating stories about her family’s history in the village and their deep connection to the land. 3. The author visited the woolen mill after he had already seen all the famous places on his travel list；The author visited the woolen mill before seeing all the famous places. 4. I prefer carefully planned trips because they allow me to make the most of my time and ensure that I see all the attractions I want to see. （七） 【答案】1. The author is working with a new teaching partner and two new grade levels. 2. The author will reflect on why he/she does certain things and will make the program better moving forward. 3. To deal with changes, we should work on the things that we can change and try our best to make the things we have no control over under control. Because there is no need to try our best to make the things that we have no control over and we’d better to do something within our control. 4. One possible version: Change is unavoidable. Accepting change is necessary and vital because only in this way can we make full use of change. Having a reasoning attitude towards change is also helpful. In that case, you can analyze it objectively and cope with it wisely. （一） 【答案】1. Daily life and academic adaptation. 2. Language barriers and culture gaps. 3. Six months later, I gradually adapt to the new environment and forget the old one. According to the passage, the author believes adaptation isn’t about erasing the old to fit the new — it’s about stitching the familiar into the foreign. 4. (I think) joining a club or workshop based on my hobbies is helpful. This gives me immediate social connection and shared joy, which directly helps me cope with loneliness and creates positive experiences in the new environment. （二） 【答案】1. Treating your weekends like a vacation can make you happier. 2. The vacation mindset allows people to be more attentive to the present moment. 3. When the researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend, the vacation group was unhappier than the other group. When the researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend, the vacationers were still happier than the ones who had experienced a typical weekend. 4. I treat the weekend like a vacation, which allows me to mentally get out of continuous work mode. Because we always want to get things done and check our to-do list, this can make us feel tense and stressed. （三） 【答案】1. Because the author’s school schedule was busy. 2. The manager and his colleagues. 3. She was both shocked and excited. 4. 至少提及the power of love; determination; help; luck中的两个关键点即可 （四） 【答案】1. Stress. 2. It refers to the idea that if we work hard we will eventually land in a place where we can relax and live a more enjoyable life. 3. According to the author, we should integrate small daily pleasures into life, make treating ourselves common, and balance enjoyment with responsibilities. 4. 言之有理即可。参考答案：Yes, I am. When stressed by exams or homework, I treat myself to a piece of cake or a short music break. It eases my pressure and helps me focus better later without neglecting my tasks. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题10 阅读表达 （一） （25-26高一上·北京怀柔·期中）阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。 Time: 7:00 a.m. Emily Stupi dives into the pool. Cold water hits her, and it’s hard to catch her breath. Pulling her arms through the water, Emily begins her first of eight laps. She wants to complete the triathlon (铁人三项). Emily shakes with cold as she gets out of the pool. Along with three hundred other children and adults, she heads into the one-mile run, followed by a four-and-a-half-mile bike ride. The triathlon is being held in Glendale, Arizona, and the temperature is freezing on the late October morning. But seeing her father’s warm smile makes Emily forget about the cold. Emily feels lucky to have her father here today. Three years ago, doctors discovered that he had skin cancer. His treatments made him feel tired and sick, but he believed he was going to get better. Emily says, “Courage is something that all people have inside, and they use it to make the world a brave and happy place. My dad showed great courage when he got cancer.” Emily asked a lot of questions about her father’s illness. Her mom says, “We had a family discussion and gave her all the facts. We talked about what cancer is and how money is raised for aid (援助) and research.” Emily made a promise to herself and to her family that she would compete in the triathlon to raise money to help cancer patients. She trained hard for three months, swimming, running and biking several times a week, She then sent out 150 letters asking for donations (捐赠). Her dad matched the money, and Emily gave $7,000 to the American Cancer Society. Emily says she was nervous on the day of the race. “My stomach felt weak, and the water was cold.” But Emily completed the race and lived up to her promise to help fight cancer. 1. What is Emily doing at 7:00 a.m.? (不多于6个单词) 2. When Emily’s father had cancer, how did he feel? (不多于7个单词) 3. What did Emily do to help cancer patients? (不多于12个单词) 4. What is Emily like? (不多于1个单词) 【答案】1. She is swimming in the pool. 2. He felt tired and sick, but brave. 3. She competed in the triathlon to raise money to help cancer patients. 4. Kind-hearted./Strong-willed.(意思接近即可) 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了Emily为帮助癌症患者，参加铁人三项比赛并筹集资金的故事，展现了她的爱心与勇气。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“Time: 7:00 a.m. Emily Stupi dives into the pool. Cold water hits her, and it’s hard to catch her breath. Pulling her arms through the water, Emily begins her first of eight laps. (时间：早上7点。艾米丽・斯图皮跳入泳池。冷水袭来，她难以呼吸。艾米丽划动双臂，开始了八圈中的第一圈。)”可知，早上7点艾米丽正在游泳池游泳。故填She is swimming in the pool. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第四段中的“His treatments made him feel tired and sick, but he believed he was going to get better. (治疗让他感到疲惫和不适，但他相信自己会好起来。)”和“My dad showed great courage when he got cancer. (我爸爸患癌症时表现出了极大的勇气。)”可知，艾米丽的父亲患癌症时，感到疲惫且不适，但很勇敢。故填He felt tired and sick, but brave. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第六段中的“Emily made a promise to herself and to her family that she would compete in the triathlon to raise money to help cancer patients. (艾米丽向自己和家人承诺，她将参加铁人三项比赛，筹集资金帮助癌症患者。)”可知，艾米丽通过参加铁人三项比赛来筹集资金帮助癌症患者。故填She competed in the triathlon to raise money to help cancer patients. (4)题解析： 考查推理判断。根据全文内容，尤其第六段中的“ Emily made a promise to herself and to her family that she would compete in the triathlon to raise money to help cancer patients. She trained hard for three months, swimming, running and biking several times a week, She then sent out 150 letters asking for donations (捐赠). (艾米丽向自己和家人承诺，她将参加铁人三项比赛，为帮助癌症患者筹集资金。她努力训练了三个月，每周游泳、跑步和骑自行车几次，然后她发出了150封信，请求捐款。)”可知，艾米丽为帮助癌症患者主动参加铁人三项并坚持训练，筹集资金，体现了她善良、有爱心，意志坚强的品质。故填Kind-hearted./Strong-willed.(意思接近即可) （二） （25-26高一上·北京延庆·期中）阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。 Billy Barr has been the only person who lives in the town of Gothic all year round. He works at Gothic’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL). Every summer, scientists come to RMBL for research. Billy becomes friends with them. But in winter, Billy is alone. He has always liked numbers, so he records snow and weather data in his notebooks. For Billy this is fun and he continues keeping records — for 50 years. One day, Billy mentioned his hobby to a scientist, who asked to see his records and realised immediately how important they were. Billy’s measurements showed snow is arriving later and disappearing earlier as the world warms. That is a worrying sign for millions of people in the drought-hit Southwest who depend on mountain snows to slowly melt throughout spring and summer to provide a continuous supply of water for cities, agriculture and ecosystems. Unpaid but driven by curiosity, Billy keeps measuring snowfall day after day, winter after winter. Now Billy’s records have been used in various research papers and there’s a short film about him called The Snow Guardian. Billy is well aware that modern equipment and computer models can now measure how much snow falls and foretell the amount of water from the melted snow. Yet scientists say some of those models wouldn’t be so precise (精确的) without his work. 1. Where does Billy work? (不多于六个单词) 2. Why does Billy record snow and weather data? (不多于六个单词) 3. How long has Billy continued keeping records? (不多于三个单词) 4. What did Billy’s measurements show? (不多于十一个单词) 5. What do you think of Billy’s records? (不多于一个单词) 【答案】1. At Gothic’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. 2. Because he likes numbers. 3. For 50 years. 4. Snow is arriving later and disappearing earlier. 5. Useful. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Billy Barr常年独自居住在Gothic镇，他在冬季记录降雪和天气数据，这些数据对科学研究有重要意义。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段“He works at Gothic’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL).(他在Gothic的落基山生物实验室工作)”可知，Billy在Gothic的落基山生物实验室工作。故答案为At Gothic’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段“He has always liked numbers, so he records snow and weather data in his notebooks.(他一直喜欢数字，所以他把降雪和天气数据记录在笔记本上)”可知，Billy记录降雪和天气数据是因为他喜欢数字。故答案为Because he likes numbers. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段“For Billy this is fun and he continues keeping records — for 50 years.(对Billy来说，这是一件有趣的事，他继续记录——持续了50年)”可知，Billy持续记录了50年。故答案为For 50 years. (4)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段“Billy’s measurements showed snow is arriving later and disappearing earlier as the world warms.(Billy的测量结果显示，随着全球变暖，降雪来得越来越晚，消失得越来越早)”可知，Billy的测量结果显示随着全球变暖，降雪来得越来越晚，消失得越来越早。故答案为Snow is arriving later and disappearing earlier. (5)题解析： 考查推理判断。根据最后一段“Yet scientists say some of those models wouldn’t be so precise (精确的) without his work.(然而，科学家们表示，如果没有他的工作，其中一些模型就不会那么精确)”可知，Billy的记录很有用。故答案为Useful. （三） （25-26高一上·北京房山·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 The move from middle school to high school brings significant learning and social changes, requiring greater independence in learning and time management. Here are some practical suggestions to help you adapt (适应) smoothly. First, make an effort to familiarize yourself with the new environment. Attend orientation sessions, and take time to explore the campus — locate key areas such as classrooms, the library, the cafeteria, and administrative offices. Knowing your way around will help reduce anxiety and save time once classes begin. High school includes more tasks, tests, and projects. Stay organized by using a planner or digital calendar to keep up with deadlines. Do important tasks first and avoid procrastination (拖延). When selecting courses, challenge yourself but also leave room for courses that match your interests, since balance is key to maintaining both school performance and well-being. Building positive relationships with teachers and classmates is also important. Don’t be afraid to ask teachers for help during office hours or after class. Join clubs, sports, or other activities to meet like-minded students. Remember, staying true to your values and being yourself will help you form true friendships. Finally, be active in managing your time and responsibilities. Learn to balance schoolwork, activities, and personal time. If you feel stressed, seek support from teachers, parents, or school counselors. High school is a valuable period for personal growth. By taking an active attitude and building good habits early, you’ll be well-prepared to make the most of these important years. Remember that adaptation takes time, so be patient with yourself throughout the process. With strong effort and the right approach, you’ll not only succeed in learning but also develop skills that will serve you well on your journey ahead. 1. What two main changes do students experience when entering high school? 2. Why should students select challenging courses and ones that match their interests? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ➢High school is a valuable time for personal growth, and you’ll soon adapt to it. 4. Which suggestion from this passage do you find most helpful, and how would you use it in your life? (In about 40 words) 【答案】1. Students experience significant learning changes and social changes. 2. Because balance is key to maintaining both school performance and well-being. 3. High school is a valuable time for personal growth, and you’ll soon adapt to it. The passage states that adaptation takes time and advises patience, so it may not happen quickly. 4. I find the suggestion of using a planner or digital calendar most helpful. I will use it to track deadlines and prioritize tasks, helping me manage schoolwork and personal time effectively. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章旨在为从初中升入高中的学生提供具体、实用的适应建议，帮助其顺利过渡到新阶段的学习与生活。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段“The move from middle school to high school brings significant learning and social changes, requiring greater independence in learning and time management.(从初中到高中的转变带来了重大的学习和社会变化，在学习和时间管理方面需要更大的独立性)”可知，学生进入高中后经历的两个主要变化是学习变化和社会变化。故回答：Students experience significant learning changes and social changes. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段“When selecting courses, challenge yourself but also leave room for courses that match your interests, since balance is key to maintaining both school performance and well-being.(在选择课程时，挑战自己，但也要为符合自己兴趣的课程留出空间，因为平衡是保持学业成绩和幸福的关键)”可知，选择具有挑战性的课程和符合他们兴趣的课程是因为平衡是保持学习成绩和幸福的关键。故回答：Because balance is key to maintaining both school performance and well-being. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据最后一段“High school is a valuable period for personal growth. By taking an active attitude and building good habits early, you’ll be well-prepared to make the most of these important years. Remember that adaptation takes time, so be patient with yourself throughout the process.(高中是个人成长的宝贵时期。通过采取积极的态度，及早养成良好的习惯，你将为充分利用这些重要的岁月做好充分的准备。记住，适应需要时间，所以在整个过程中要对自己有耐心)”可知，适应高中生活需要时间，整个过程中要对自己有耐心，不会很快适应，所以High school is a valuable time for personal growth, and you’ll soon adapt to it.中you’ll soon adapt to it的描述是错误的。故回答： High school is a valuable time for personal growth, and you’ll soon adapt to it. The passage states that adaptation takes time and advises patience, so it may not happen quickly. (4)题解析： 开放性问题。本文在适应高中生活方面给出了许多建议，包括努力使自己熟悉新环境；如何保持条理，如何选择课程，与老师和同学建立积极的关系以及积极管理你的时间和责任，其中我发现使用计划或电子日历的建议非常有用。我会用它来跟踪截止日期和优先处理任务，帮助我有效地管理学业和个人时间。故回答：I find the suggestion of using a planner or digital calendar most helpful. I will use it to track deadlines and prioritize tasks, helping me manage schoolwork and personal time effectively. （四） （25-26高一上·北京西城·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Throughout my childhood, I have learned the importance of strong relationships and gained knowledge, and wisdom from my elders, parents, and peers. I have done this through my experiences playing high school sports. And among all the sports that I played, football was the most crucial one in my development as an individual. The conflict-solving and problem-solving skills I acquired from the team have influenced my development the most and inspired me to become a more courageous, truthful, and respectful person. During my senior year of high school, my coach appointed me a captain of my football team. This put me into a position where my younger teammates would look up to me, and carefully watch my every move. The coach would always tell me that I was laying the foundation so that my younger teammates could benefit from it when they grew up. The constant pressure of my peers and those younger than me looking up to me made me cautious of my every action, and that is what I found ironic. I asked myself: ‘What makes us act different when people are watching, and why can’t I act like people are watching the decisions I make all the time’. This point in my life strengthened the character traits in me such as respect, leadership, etc. Every sports team experiences disagreements and conflicts. As the season went on and things didn’t go as planned, I learned it isn’t as easy to be the person that everyone looks up to. However, as my coach used to say, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” I realized that how I carried myself could affect how everyone else on my team did, and that if they saw me sulking through the locker room, they would do the same. When the team was in a state of confusion and disappointment, I shall never give it up, but be more determined to step up and solve the problems head-on. Playing football brought me many challenges, but also invaluable lessons that I will never forget and hope to pass on to my children one day. 1. What skill(s) did the author learn from football that helped him the most? 2. How did the stress from his peers and younger teammates affect the author as team captain? 3. What do you think the underlined sentence means? 【答案】1. The conflict-solving and problem-solving skills. 2. It made him cautious of his every action and strengthened his character traits such as respect and leadership. 3. It means that when the situation becomes difficult, strong people will work harder and take action to overcome the challenges. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者通过高中橄榄球运动收获技能、塑造品格的成长经历。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段中“The conflict-solving and problem-solving skills I acquired from the team have influenced my development the most and inspired me to become a more courageous, truthful, and respectful person.(我从球队中学到的冲突解决和问题解决能力，对我的成长影响最大，并激励我成为一个更勇敢、诚实且懂得尊重他人的人)”可知，作者从橄榄球运动中学到的对自己帮助最大的技能是冲突解决和问题解决能力。故答案为The conflict-solving and problem-solving skills. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段中“The constant pressure of my peers and those younger than me looking up to me made me cautious of my every action, and that is what I found ironic. I asked myself: ‘What makes us act different when people are watching, and why can’t I act like people are watching the decisions I make all the time’. This point in my life strengthened the character traits in me such as respect, leadership, etc.(来自同龄人和那些比我小的队员对我寄予厚望的持续压力，让我对自己的每一个行为都格外谨慎，这也是我觉得颇具讽刺意味的地方。我自问：“是什么让我们在有人注视的时候表现就不一样了，为什么我不能一直表现得像有人在注视着我的每一个决定一样呢。”这段人生经历强化了我身上诸如尊重、领导力之类的品格特质)”可知，作为球队队长，来自同龄人和年轻队员的压力让他对自己的每一个行为都很谨慎，还强化了他尊重、领导力等品格特质。故答案为It made him cautious of his every action and strengthened his character traits such as respect and leadership. (3)题解析： 考查词句猜测。根据第四段中“However, as my coach used to say, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” I realized that how I carried myself could affect how everyone else on my team did, and that if they saw me sulking through the locker room, they would do the same. When the team was in a state of confusion and disappointment, I shall never give it up, but be more determined to step up and solve the problems head-on.(但正如我的教练常说的那句话：“逆境出强者。”我意识到自己的言行举止会影响球队里的每一个人，如果他们看到我在更衣室里闷闷不乐，他们也会跟着这样做。当球队陷入困惑和沮丧时，我绝不能放弃，而是要更坚定地站出来直面问题、解决问题)”可知，这句话的含义是当处境变得艰难时，坚强的人会更加努力，主动采取行动去克服挑战。故答案为It means that when the situation becomes difficult, strong people will work harder and take action to overcome the challenges. （五） （24-25高一上·北京第十四中学·期中）阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。 As online learning becomes more common and more resources are changed to digital form, some people have suggested that public libraries should be shut down and everyone should be given a tablet. Supporters of this idea state that it will save local cities and towns money because libraries are expensive to maintain. They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are. However, it would be a serious mistake to replace libraries with tablets. Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources. A study done on tablet vs. book reading found that people read 20-30% slower on tablets, remember 20% less information, and understand 10% less of what they read, compared to people who read the same information in print. Additionally, staring too long at a screen has been shown to cause health problems, including blurred vision, dizziness, dry eyes and headaches, at much higher instances than reading print does. We should not add to these problems by giving people, especially young people, more reasons to look at screens. It is incredibly narrow-minded to assume that the only service libraries offer is book lending. Libraries have a lot of benefits, and many are only available if the library has a physical location. Some of these benefits include acting as a quiet study space, giving people a way to talk to their neighbors, holding classes on a variety of topics, providing jobs, answering questions, and keeping the community connected. One neighborhood found that, after a local library instituted community events such as play times for kids and parents, job fairs for teenagers, and meeting spaces for senior citizens, over a third of residents reported feeling more connected to their community. Therefore, people see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, which are benefits that tablets can’t offer as well or as easily. While replacing libraries with tablets may seem like a simple solution, it would encourage people to spend even more time looking at digital screens, despite the many issues surrounding them. It would also end access to many library benefits that people have come to rely on. In many areas, libraries are such an important part of the community network that they could never be replaced by a simple object. 1. Why do some people believe tablet reading can encourage more people to read? (不多于14个单词) 2. What does the study in paragraph 3 show? (不多于12个单词) 3. According to paragraph 4, what are the advantages of public libraries over tablets? (不多于15个单词) 4. Do you think public libraries will be replaced by tablets? Why or why not?(单词数不限) 【答案】1. Because people can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are. 2. Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems. 3. People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered. 4. Possible Answer 1: Yes. First, tablet reading is convenient, as one can access reading materials from anywhere and anytime. Second, it saves time because one does not need to travel to the library to borrow books. Therefore, libraries will be replaced by tablets. Possible Answer 2: No. First, we can borrow books for free from the library, which is more economical than buying e-books. Second, lots of people, especially students, enjoy reading in a public library given the quiet atmosphere. Therefore, libraries will not be replaced by tablets. 【解析】本是议论文，文章通过展示研究数据、举例说明和理论分析等方式驳斥了平板电脑可以代替传统图书馆这一观点，认为图书馆是社会网络的重要组成部分，它们永远不能被一个简单的物体所取代。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段“They also believe it will encourage more people to read because they can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are.(他们还认为这将鼓励更多的人阅读，因为无论他们在哪里。都可以简单地点击他们想读的东西， )”可知，平板电脑可以让阅读变得更方便，无论在哪里，只要简单地点击想读的东西这可以了，所以一些人认为平板电脑可以鼓励更多的人阅读。故答案为Because people can simply click on what they want to read wherever they are. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段中所列举的研究数据可知，该研究证明了中心句“Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems than print resources.(与印刷资源相比，数字书籍和资源与更少的学习和更多的问题相关联)”的正确，所以研究表明数字书籍和资源带来更少的学习和更多的问题。故答案为Digital books and resources are associated with less learning and more problems. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第四段“Therefore, people see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered, which are benefits that tablets can’t offer as well or as easily.(因此，人们将图书馆视为一种与他人联系和寻找答案的方式，而这些好处是平板电脑无法提供的 )”可知，图书馆是一种与他人联系和寻找答案的方式，这是平板电脑不具备的优点。故答案为People see libraries as a way to connect with others and get their questions answered. (4)题解析： 考查推理判断。本文是议论文，文章驳斥了平板电脑可以代替传统图书馆这一观点，认为图书馆是不能被取代的。对于这一观点，我们可以赞同，也可以反对，所以答案也有两种可能性。其一：图书馆会被取代平板电脑，第一，因为平板阅读非常方便，因为人们可以随时随地获取阅读材料，第二，它节省了时间，因为人们不需要去图书馆借书。因此，图书馆将被平板电脑取代；其二，图书馆不会被取代平板电脑，首先，我们可以从图书馆免费借书，这比购买电子书更经济，第二，很多人，尤其是学生，喜欢在公共图书馆安静的氛围中阅读。因此，图书馆不会被平板电脑取代。故答案为 Possible Answer 1: Yes. First, tablet reading is convenient, as one can access reading materials from anywhere and anytime. Second, it saves time because one does not need to travel to the library to borrow books. Therefore, libraries will be replaced by tablets. Possible Answer 2: No. First, we can borrow books for free from the library, which is more economical than buying e-books. Second, lots of people, especially students, enjoy reading in a public library given the quiet atmosphere. Therefore, libraries will not be replaced by tablets. （一） （25-25高一·牛栏山一中·期中）Can an AI really write creative stories? Researchers at Stanford University, led by Dr. Elena Carter, have developed an intelligent writing system called Lumina. Dr. Carter, a linguist, computer scientist, and professor of creative technology, noticed that many writers struggled with writer’s block and wanted to create a tool that could assist with original story ideas. Lumina was trained on a large collection of works, from classic novels to modern short stories. Its creations have impressed many literary lovers. Before recent technological progress, AI applications were mainly used for repetitive tasks, but some people worry that advanced tools like Lumina might take away jobs from writers, journalists, and other creative professionals. Although the fear of a future where humans are fully replaced by AI isn’t unreasonable, a more probable scenario is that AI will collaborate with humans to enhance their creativity. Experts point out that AI will actually generate new job opportunities rather than eliminate existing ones. A recent report by the World Economic Forum stated that by 2035, AI will create over 5 million new jobs in the media, education, and content creation industries globally. Lumina is demonstrating what’s possible when AI doesn’t just work independently, but partners with humans. Instead of making writers unemployed, AI will challenge and inspire them to explore new writing styles and themes. The collaboration between humans and AI can produce unique and engaging stories that neither could create alone. Thanks to Dr. Carter and her team’s innovation, novel writing, scriptwriting, and even poetry composition may soon undergo exciting changes. 1. What can Lumina do? 2. Why did Dr. Elena Carter develop Lumina? 3. According to the passage, please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why. Nowadays AI generates many jobs for humans, but it has a bad influence on the work of writers. 4. As a student, what is your opinion about AI applied in your study? Why do you think so? (About 40 words) 【答案】1. It can assist with original story ideas and create creative stories that have impressed many literary lovers. 2. Because she noticed that many writers struggled with writer’s block and wanted to create a tool to assist them with original story ideas. 3. but it has a bad influence on the work of writers. Explanation: According to the passage, AI will collaborate with writers to enhance their creativity instead of having a bad influence on their work. 4. I think Al is beneficial in daily study. It helps me solve difficult problems quickly and provides personalized learning resources. It saves time and makes learning more efficient. I think AI is very helpful in daily study and life. It helps me with homework (e.g., language translation) and saves time on tedious tasks, allowing me to focus on creative learning. It’s a tool that improves efficiency when used properly. 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。斯坦福大学的AI写作系统 Lumina 可辅助创作创意故事。虽有人担忧其导致失业，但专家称AI将与人类协作，催生新岗位并提升创造力。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“Dr. Carter, a linguist, computer scientist, and professor of creative technology, noticed that many writers struggled with writer’s block and wanted to create a tool that could assist with original story ideas.(卡特博士是语言学家、计算机科学家，同时也是创意技术学教授，她注意到许多作家都饱受创作瓶颈之苦，于是希望打造一款能助力他们构思原创故事灵感的工具。)”和“Its creations have impressed many literary lovers.(它的作品给许多文学爱好者留下了深刻印象。)”可知，Lumina的核心功能是协助构思原创故事灵感，并能创作出让文学爱好者认可的创意故事。故填It can assist with original story ideas and create creative stories that have impressed many literary lovers. (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段 “Dr. Carter, a linguist, computer scientist, and professor of creative technology, noticed that many writers struggled with writer’s block and wanted to create a tool that could assist with original story ideas.(卡特博士是语言学家、计算机科学家，同时也是创意技术学教授，她注意到许多作家都饱受创作瓶颈之苦，于是希望打造一款能助力他们构思原创故事灵感的工具。)”可知，卡特博士研发Lumina的直接原因是观察到作家面临创作瓶颈，希望提供一款辅助灵感构思的工具。故填Because she noticed that many writers struggled with writer’s block and wanted to create a tool to assist them with original story ideas. (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Lumina is demonstrating what’s possible when AI doesn’t just work independently, but partners with humans.(Lumina正在展示当人工智能不仅独立工作，而且与人类合作时的可能性。)”和“Instead of making writers unemployed, AI will challenge and inspire them to explore new writing styles and themes.(人工智能不会让作家失业，反而会挑战并激励他们探索新的写作风格和主题。)”可知，人工智能并非对作家的工作产生负面影响，而是通过合作提升作家的创造力。所以题干中“has a bad influence on the work of writers(对作家的作品有不良影响)”与原文表述矛盾，故该部分为错误内容。故填but it has a bad influence on the work of writers. Explanation: According to the passage, AI will collaborate with writers to enhance their creativity instead of having a bad influence on their work. (4)题解析： 开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案可以为：我认为人工智能在日常学习中很有益处。它能帮我快速解决难题，还能提供个性化学习资源，既节省时间，又能提高学习效率。或：我觉得人工智能在日常学习和生活中非常实用。它能辅助我完成作业（比如语言翻译），还能节省处理繁琐任务的时间，让我能专注于创造性学习。合理使用的话，它是一款能提升效率的工具。故填I think Al is beneficial in daily study. It helps me solve difficult problems quickly and provides personalized learning resources. It saves time and makes learning more efficient. 或I think AI is very helpful in daily study and life. It helps me with homework (e.g., language translation) and saves time on tedious tasks, allowing me to focus on creative learning. It’s a tool that improves efficiency when used properly. （二） （25-26高一上·北京十一学校顺义学校·期中）Sports are the base of my life. I have been into sports since I was six years old. I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills (操练) to develop my skills and reach the next level of play. When I was in Senior Two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski. I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before. I showed up to the tryouts and put out about 90% effort since I thought I’d make it with no problem. That was a big mistake. Brian Pawloski is the hardest-working coach I have ever met. He didn’t expect 100% effort; he expected 200% effort. Some think this is crazy, but it isn’t. After a tiring practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “Coach, that was the best practice I ever had.” I was completely sincere. This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school. He expects us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom. If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand life’s challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters. Unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how we did off the court. He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted. I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life. I will always remember my high-school basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual. 1. What did many coaches usually focus on? 2. What mistake did the author make when he was in Senior Two? 3. Please decide which part of the following statement is false, and then underline it and explain why. As a coach, Brian Pawloski not only gave me advice on how to be better in playing basketball, but also taught me knowledge in other subjects. 4. Who is the person that has influenced you the most? Please Explain. (In about 40 words) 【答案】1. They usually focused on drills to develop the author’s skills and reach the next level of play. 2. He only put out about 90% effort in the school basketball team tryouts because he thought he would be selected without any problem. 3. As a coach, Brian Pawloski not only gave me advice on how to be better in playing basketball, but also taught me knowledge in other subjects. The reason is that Brian Pawloski only gave the author advice on basketball and life, but did not teach him knowledge in other subjects. 4. 开放性试题。答案可以为The person who has influenced me most is my English teacher. She always encouraged me when I failed exams and taught me effective learning methods, which helped me become confident in English. 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者自幼热爱运动，高二时遇到篮球教练Brian，其要求极致努力且关注队员全面发展，对作者的篮球之路和人生影响深远。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills (操练) to develop my skills and reach the next level of play.(我认识很多教练，听过他们上百条建议，但他们通常侧重于通过操练来提升我的技能，帮助我在运动水平上更上一层楼。)”可知，很多教练通常侧重于通过训练来提升作者的运动技能，助力其运动水平提升。故填They usually focused on drills to develop the author’s skills and reach the next level of play. (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“I showed up to the tryouts and put out about 90% effort since I thought I’d make it with no problem. That was a big mistake.(我去参加了选拔赛，只付出了大约九成的努力，因为我觉得自己肯定能入选。那真是个大错误。)”可知，作者高二时犯的错误是参加校篮球队选拔仅付出约九成努力，因自认为入选毫无问题而未全力以赴。故填He only put out about 90% effort in the school basketball team tryouts because he thought he would be selected without any problem. (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life.(我可以坦诚地说，没有哪个教练像他这样，给过我这么多关于如何打好篮球的建议，更重要的是，还给了我很多关于如何经营人生的建议。)”可知，Brian教练只是给作者篮球和人生方面的建议，并未教其他学科知识。所以划线部分为taught me knowledge in other subjects。故填As a coach, Brian Pawloski not only gave me advice on how to be better in playing basketball, but also taught me knowledge in other subjects. The reason is that Brian Pawloski only gave the author advice on basketball and life, but did not teach him knowledge in other subjects. (4)题解析： 开放性试题，言之有理即可。答案可以为：对我影响最大的人是我的英语老师。当我考试不及格时，她总是鼓励我，教我有效的学习方法，这帮助我对英语充满信心。故填The person who has influenced me most is my English teacher. She always encouraged me when I failed exams and taught me effective learning methods, which helped me become confident in English. （三） （高一上·北京第五十五中学·期中）阅读下面短文， 根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 The Impact of Social Media on Adolescents Using social media has become a routine activity for most young people. In recent years, the number of young people using social media has increased dramatically, so a large part of their social and emotional development is occurring while they are on the Internet. Social media allows young people to achieve online many of the tasks that are important to them offline: staying connected with friends and family, making new friends, and exchanging ideas. Some schools successfully use blogs as teaching tools, which has the benefit of improving skills in written expression and creativity. At the same time, social media helps them get what they want, increase their knowledge and confidence in their academic performance. While social media provides many benefits, it can also have a negative impact on young people, both physically and mentally. It is easy to become addicted, and research shows that students who spend too much time on social media can suffer from poor sleep, eye fatigue, negative body image, depression, anxiety and more. Research also indicates that there are frequent online expressions of offline behaviours, which have introduced problems such as cyberbullying and online harassment (骚扰). Using social media becomes a risk to adolescents more than they can realise. When people go on to websites, they leave evidence of their visits. This ongoing record of online activity is called the “digital footprint”. One of the biggest threats to young people on social media is to their digital footprint and future reputations. Young people who lack an awareness of privacy issues often post inappropriate material without understanding that “what goes online stays online”. As a result, future jobs and college acceptance maybe put in danger by inexperienced clicks of the mouse. 1. Why is a large part of young people’s social and emotional development occurring on the Internet? 2. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ▶Young people’s improper digital footprint may have an impact on cyberbullying and online harassment. 4. How do you make full use of social media to better your life and study? Please give one or two examples. (In about 40 words) 【答案】1. Because the number of young people using social media has increased dramatically in recent years. 2. It is mainly about the benefits of social media for young people. 3. Young people’s improper digital footprint may have an impact on cyberbullying and online harassment. 改为Young people’s frequent online expressions of offline behaviours may have an impact on cyberbullying and online harassment。 4. I make full use of social media to follow educational accounts, which provide me with useful learning resources and tips. Also, I join online study groups to discuss academic topics and share knowledge with others. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章大意是讨论社交媒体对青少年的影响，包括正面影响如促进社交、学习和创造力，以及负面影响如上瘾、健康问题和网络欺凌等。文章还强调了数字足迹对未来声誉和机会的潜在威胁。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“Using social media has become a routine activity for most young people. In recent years, the number of young people using social media has increased dramatically, so a large part of their social and emotional development is occurring while they are on the Internet.(使用社交媒体已成为大多数年轻人的日常活动。近年来，使用社交媒体的年轻人数量急剧增加，因此他们的社交和情感发展的大部分都发生在互联网上)”可知，年轻人的社交和情感发展的大部分都发生在互联网上，是因为近年来，使用社交媒体的年轻人数量急剧增加。故填Because the number of young people using social media has increased dramatically in recent years. (2)题解析： 考查主旨大意。根据第二段“Social media allows young people to achieve online many of the tasks that are important to them offline: staying connected with friends and family, making new friends, and exchanging ideas. Some schools successfully use blogs as teaching tools, which has the benefit of improving skills in written expression and creativity. At the same time, social media helps them get what they want, increase their knowledge and confidence in their academic performance.(社交媒体让年轻人能够在网上完成许多对他们线下来说很重要的任务：与朋友和家人保持联系，结交新朋友，交流想法。一些学校成功地将博客作为教学工具，这有助于提高写作表达能力和创造力的技能。同时，社交媒体帮助他们得到他们想要的东西，增加他们的知识和对学业成绩的信心)”可知，本段提到了社交媒体让年轻人能够在网上完成许多对他们线下来说很重要的任务，同时，社交媒体帮助他们得到他们想要的东西，增加他们的知识和对学业成绩的信心，可推理出第二段主要讲了社交媒体对年轻人的好处。故填It is mainly about the benefits of social media for young people. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据文章第三段“Research also indicates that there are frequent online expressions of offline behaviours, which have introduced problems such as cyberbullying and online harassment.(研究还表明，网络上经常出现线下行为的表达，这引发了网络欺凌和在线骚扰等问题)”可知，网络欺凌和在线骚扰等问题是由线下行为的网络表达引发的，而不是由年轻人的不当数字足迹引起的，所以陈述中的“Young people’s improper digital footprint(年轻人的不当数字足迹)”表达是错误的，应改为Young people’s frequent online expressions of offline behaviours may have an impact on cyberbullying and online harassment，故填Young people’s improper digital footprint may have an impact on cyberbullying and online harassment. 改为Young people’s frequent online expressions of offline behaviours may have an impact on cyberbullying and online harassment. (4)题解析： 考查开放答题。根据第二段“Social media allows young people to achieve online many of the tasks that are important to them offline: staying connected with friends and family, making new friends, and exchanging ideas. Some schools successfully use blogs as teaching tools, which has the benefit of improving skills in written expression and creativity. At the same time, social media helps them get what they want, increase their knowledge and confidence in their academic performance.(社交媒体让年轻人能够在网上完成许多对他们线下来说很重要的任务：与朋友和家人保持联系，结交新朋友，交流想法。一些学校成功地将博客作为教学工具，这有助于提高写作表达能力和创造力的技能。同时，社交媒体帮助他们得到他们想要的东西，增加他们的知识和对学业成绩的信心) ”可知，可以充分利用社交媒体关注教育账号，因为它们为我提供有用的学习资源和技巧。此外，还加入在线学习小组，讨论学术话题，与他人分享知识。故填I make full use of social media to follow educational accounts, which provide me with useful learning resources and tips. Also, I join online study groups to discuss academic topics and share knowledge with others. （四） （25-26高一上·北京第十七中·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 In a fast-paced world, where stress and mental tiredness seem commonplace, we’re constantly looking for new ways to unwind. People may carry out a variety of activities to help them relax. But what about the birdsongs or other nature sounds? Could they also help people to let go of the tensions of modern life? According to a study by King’s College London in 2022, seeing or hearing birds could help to boost the mental wellbeing of people. Taking a trip to places rich in birdlife like parks, forests and canals and encountering birds singing to each other in the trees could even help to treat some mental health conditions. And it’s not just birds that could have a curative effect on our moods. Another study conducted by the National Trust compared the effects of woodland sounds with voiced meditation (冥想) apps. The study found listening to birdsong as well as other woodland sounds like leaves crunching underfoot or the gentle flow of a stream boosted feelings of relaxation 30% more than the apps do. Other sounds which may help to cool people down are waves lapping on the shore, gentle wind, and light rainfall. However, not all of us live in rural surroundings, and depending on where we live, a trip to the countryside to see birds may not be an option. But could the nature sounds that originate there still help you? According to research by California Polytechnic State University, even a recording of the sounds of birds had a profound effect on people’s mood, while other studies saw people listening to soundscapes of the coast and forests with similar outcomes to their wellbeing. So, wherever you live, you can access the wonderful sounds of birds and nature during a stroll through a wood or via some headphones. And maybe listening to the chirps, trills, warbles and whistles of some birds could help you to relax after a long, hard day. 1. What did the study by King’s College London in 2022 find? 2. How did the National Trust conduct the study? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. According to the passage, birds singing, voiced meditation apps and the recording of the sounds of nature have the same effect on people’s mood. 4. Besides what is mentioned in the passage, what do you usually do to help you relax in your daily life? (In about 40 words) 【答案】1. Seeing or hearing birds could help to boost the mental wellbeing of people. 2. They compared the effects of woodland sounds with voiced meditation apps. 3. According to the passage, birds singing, voiced meditation apps and the recording of the sounds of nature have the same effect on people’s mood. The study found listening to birdsong as well as other sounds of nature boosted feelings of relaxation 30% more than the apps do. 4. In addition to what is mentioned in the passage, I usually listen to music, do some simple exercises, or engage in hobbies such as reading and painting to help me relax in daily life. 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。主要说明了2022年伦敦国王学院的研究发现看到或听到鸟的声音有助于促进人们的心理健康。文章介绍了研究开展的经过以及发现等。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段“According to a study by King’s College London in 2022, seeing or hearing birds could help to boost the mental wellbeing of people.(根据伦敦国王学院2022年的一项研究，看到或听到鸟类有助于促进人们的心理健康)”可知，2022年伦敦国王学院的研究发现看到或听到鸟的声音有助于促进人们的心理健康。故答案为Seeing or hearing birds could help to boost the mental wellbeing of people. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段“Another study conducted by the National Trust compared the effects of woodland sounds with voiced meditation (冥想) apps.(国民信托组织进行的另一项研究比较了林地声音和语音冥想应用程序的影响)”可知，国民信托是比较了林地声音和有声冥想应用程序的效果来进行这项研究。故答案为They compared the effects of woodland sounds with voiced meditation apps. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段“The study found listening to birdsong as well as other woodland sounds like leaves crunching underfoot or the gentle flow of a stream boosted feelings of relaxation 30% more than the apps do.(研究发现，听鸟鸣以及其他林地的声音，如脚下树叶的嘎吱声或溪流的轻柔流水声，比应用程序能让人放松30%)”可知，错误的部分为“have the same effect on people’s mood”，研究发现，听鸟鸣和其他自然声音能比应用程序多增加30%的放松感。故答案为 (4)题解析： 考查开放题。根据“除了文中提到的，你在日常生活中通常做些什么来帮助你放松？”可回答：除了文章中提到的，我通常听音乐，做一些简单的练习，或从事爱好，如阅读和绘画，以帮助我放松在日常生活中。故答案为In addition to what is mentioned in the passage, I usually listen to music, do some simple exercises, or engage in hobbies such as reading and painting to help me relax in daily life. （五） （25-26高一上·北京大学附属中学·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 The Indian monsoon, which usually begins around the start of June, brings three-quarters of the country’s annual rainfall, being essential for agriculture. But it is really hard to predict. This is driven by differences in temperature — between land and sea, the amount of snow cover on the Himalayas and soil moisture. Now, climate change is making the guessing game even harder. The India Meteorological (气象的) Department (IMD) does its best, using the numerical weather prediction (NWP) models that have been a fundamental tool of meteorology for decades. Those models allow the IMD to offer brand guidance a month or so ahead. But detailed information about what the rains will do day-by-day is not considered reliable more than about five days out. This year, though, the Indian government tried something new. About 38 m farmers received forecasts generated not by an NWP model, but by ones powered by artificial intelligence (AI) instead. These work in a different way: rather than going to the trouble of trying to simulate, equation by equation, exactly what is going on in the atmosphere, they mostly make their predictions by comparing the patterns they see in weather data with previous, similar patterns in the historical weather records on which they have been trained. The models aced their test. In some regions, they predicted when the rain would arrive 30 days ahead. They also forecast that rainfall would stall (暂停) in the middle of the season — as it did, for 20 days — despite this not appearing in the NWP forecasts. Almost half of the farmers who paid attention to the messages later said that the information influenced their decisions on what to plant and when — though it is still too early to assess whether this will influence their eventual earnings. However, it quickly became apparent that relying solely on AI came with problems of its own. Unconstrained by the laws of physics, forecasts could become worryingly unrealistic. Fed only past data, the models often struggled to predict rare or extreme events — the same “edge case” problem that has persistently troubled driverless cars. So the focus switched to trying to combine the best of the old and the new. It is hoped that meteorologists can create more accurate and accessible forecasts. 1. According to the author, what makes the Indian monsoon hard to predict? 2. What led the Indian government to try something new this year? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. The AI models were highly successful, predicting the arrival of rain and influencing farmers’ planting decisions and earnings. 4. What other problems might AI bring? (In about 40 words) 【答案】1. Differences in temperature between land and sea, the amount of snow cover on the Himalayas, soil moisture and climate change. 2. That the old or traditional models failed to provide reliable and detailed information about what the rains will do day-by-day more than about five days out.或That AI (works in a different way and) provides more reliable forecast. 3. The AI models were highly successful, predicting the arrival of rain and influencing farmers’ planting decision and earnings. According to the passage, it is still too early to assess whether this will influence their eventual earnings. 4. AI may lead to job losses because automation allows machines to perform routine tasks faster and cheaper than humans. It can also cause data-privacy problems since AI systems require massive personal information for training, increasing the risk of misuse and information leaks. (42 words) 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。印度季风难预测，传统气象模型有局限，印度政府尝试AI预测获成效但存问题，未来将结合新旧模型打造更精准预报。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“This is driven by differences in temperature — between land and sea, the amount of snow cover on the Himalayas and soil moisture. Now, climate change is making the guessing game even harder.(这一现象由温度差异驱动 —— 包括陆地与海洋之间、喜马拉雅山脉积雪量以及土壤湿度所导致的温度不同。如今，气候变化让这种推测变得愈发困难)”可知，印度季风难以预测的原因包括海陆温差、喜马拉雅山积雪量、土壤湿度以及气候变化。故答案为：Differences in temperature between land and sea, the amount of snow cover on the Himalayas, soil moisture and climate change. (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“But it is really hard to predict.(但它真的很难预测)”和第二段“But detailed information about what the rains will do day-by-day is not considered reliable more than about five days out.(但关于每天降雨的具体情况，超过五天的详细信息被认为是不可靠的)”可知，传统数值天气预报模型预测不够精准且长期详细预报不可靠，这促使印度政府今年尝试新方法；或者根据第三段“This year, though, the Indian government tried something new. About 38 m farmers received forecasts generated not by an NWP model, but by ones powered by artificial intelligence (AI) instead. These work in a different way: rather than going to the trouble of trying to simulate, equation by equation, exactly what is going on in the atmosphere, they mostly make their predictions by comparing the patterns they see in weather data with previous, similar patterns in the historical weather records on which they have been trained.(然而今年，印度政府尝试了一项新举措。约 3800 万农民收到的预报，并非由数值天气预报（NWP）模型生成，而是由人工智能（AI）驱动的模型所提供。这类 AI 模型的运作方式截然不同：它们无需费力地逐方程模拟大气中发生的具体情况，而是主要通过将观测到的天气数据模式，与训练过程中所用的历史气象记录中的相似过往模式进行对比，来做出预测)”可知，人工智能（以不同的方式工作）提供了更可靠的预测。故答案为：That the old or traditional models failed to provide reliable and detailed information about what the rains will do day-by-day more than about five days out.或That AI (works in a different way and) provides more reliable forecast. (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“Almost half of the farmers who paid attention to the messages later said that the information influenced their decisions on what to plant and when — though it is still too early to assess whether this will influence their eventual earnings.(几乎一半关注这些信息的农民后来表示，这些信息影响了他们种植什么以及何时种植的决定 —— 尽管现在评估这是否会影响他们最终的收入还为时过早)”可知，AI模型确实影响了农民的种植决定，但尚未能确定是否会影响收入，因此原句中“earnings”部分错误。故答案为The AI models were highly successful, predicting the arrival of rain and influencing farmers’ planting decisions and earnings. According to the passage, it is still too early to assess whether this will influence their eventual earnings. (4)题解析： 开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案可以为：人工智能可能会导致失业，因为自动化让机器能够比人类更快、更低成本地完成常规任务。它还可能引发数据隐私问题，因为人工智能系统的训练需要海量个人信息，这会增加信息滥用和泄露的风险。故答案为：AI may lead to job losses because automation allows machines to perform routine tasks faster and cheaper than humans. It can also cause data-privacy problems since AI systems require massive personal information for training, increasing the risk of misuse and information leaks. （六） （25-26高一上·北京汇文中学·期中）阅读短文，根据要求用英文回答问题并在答题卡指定区域作答。 A Journey of Rediscovery in the Scottish Highlands The morning mist hung low over the green hills as our train slowly entered the small village of Glenfinnan. I had come to Scotland with a carefully made plan for my summer trip. My list included visiting the famous Loch Ness, walking through the streets of Edinburgh, and taking photos of the beautiful Glenfinnan Viaduct. After a busy final year in school, I hoped this trip would help me relax and clear my mind. However, the most wonderful travel experiences often come when we least expect them. On my second morning, while hiking to a popular viewpoint, I took a wrong turn and found myself on a quiet path. Curious about where it would lead, I followed the sound of running water and soon discovered a small family-owned woolen mill hidden in the valley. The owner, Mrs. Campbell, welcomed me warmly into her workshop. For the next two hours, she patiently showed me how they transformed local sheep’s wool into beautiful patterned cloth using traditional methods. She shared fascinating stories about her family’s history in the village and their deep connection to the land. Though I couldn’t understand all her words because of her strong accent, her kindness needed no translation. Later, I did visit all the famous places on my list, but that unexpected afternoon at the woolen mill remained the most precious memory of my trip. It taught me that while it’s good to have a plan, the real magic of travel lies in those unplanned moments when we truly connect with a place and its people. Sometimes, getting lost can help us find what we didn’t know we were looking for. 1. Where did the author’s journey take place? 2. What two things did Mrs. Campbell show or tell the author? 3. Read the following statement, underline the false part of it and explain the reason.  The author visited the woolen mill after he had already seen all the famous places on his travel list. 4. Do you prefer carefully planned trips or unplanned travel? Why? 【答案】1. In Scotland. 2. Mrs. Campbell showed the author how they transformed local sheep’s wool into beautiful patterned cloth using traditional methods and shared fascinating stories about her family’s history in the village and their deep connection to the land. 3. The author visited the woolen mill after he had already seen all the famous places on his travel list；The author visited the woolen mill before seeing all the famous places. 4. I prefer carefully planned trips because they allow me to make the most of my time and ensure that I see all the attractions I want to see. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在苏格兰高地的一次旅行经历，作者虽制定了详尽计划，但一次偶然迷路却发现了毛纺厂，这次意外邂逅成为旅行中最珍贵的记忆，让作者领悟到旅行真谛在于不期而遇的际遇。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段中“I had come to Scotland with a carefully made plan for my summer trip.(我来到苏格兰时，已经为这次夏季旅行制定了详尽的计划。)”可知，作者的这段旅程是发生在苏格兰。故答案为In Scotland。 (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段中“The owner, Mrs. Campbell, welcomed me warmly into her workshop. For the next two hours, she patiently showed me how they transformed local sheep’s wool into beautiful patterned cloth using traditional methods. She shared fascinating stories about her family’s history in the village and their deep connection to the land. (店主Campbell夫人热情地把我迎进她的工作室。接下来的两个小时里，她耐心地向我演示他们是如何运用传统工艺将当地的绵羊羊毛加工成精美图案的布料的。她还讲述了她家族在村里的历史以及他们与这片土地的深厚联系。)”可知，Campbell夫人展示了如何运用传统工艺将当地的绵羊羊毛加工成精美图案的布料以及讲述了家族在村里的历史以及他们与这片土地的深厚联系。故答案为Mrs. Campbell showed the author how they transformed local sheep’s wool into beautiful patterned cloth using traditional methods and shared fascinating stories about her family’s history in the village and their deep connection to the land. (3)题解析： 考查推理判断。根据最后一段中“Later, I did visit all the famous places on my list, but that unexpected afternoon at the woolen mill remained the most precious memory of my trip. (后来，我确实参观了清单上所有的著名景点，但那个在毛纺厂度过的意外下午，却成了我这次旅行中最珍贵的回忆。)”可知，作者参观的毛纺厂是清单上的著名景点，由此表明作者在游览完所有著名景点之前，先去了那家毛纺厂。题干中“The author visited the woolen mill after he had already seen all the famous places on his travel list.(作者在完成了行程中所有著名景点的参观之后，又去了那家毛纺厂。)”错误的部分是“after he had already seen all the famous places on his travel list.(在他已经游览了旅行清单上所有著名景点之后。)”。故答案为：The author visited the woolen mill after he had already seen all the famous places on his travel list；The author visited the woolen mill before seeing all the famous places. (4)题解析： 开放性试题。根据题干“Do you prefer carefully planned trips or unplanned travel? Why?(你更喜欢精心安排的旅行还是随性随意的出行呢？为什么？)”可知，本题为开放性试题，回答合理即可。本人认为：我更倾向于精心规划的旅行，因为这样能让我充分利用时间，并确保能看到所有想看的景点。故答案为：I prefer carefully planned trips because they allow me to make the most of my time and ensure that I see all the attractions I want to see. （七） （25-26高一上·北京北京理工大学附属中学~·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A Reflection about Change Change can be exciting and hard. It is also a fact of life in the world of education. I am a librarian at a high school. I have worked as a librarian for the past eleven years. This year my school is going through a tremendous transition. There is a new school building being constructed with a mid-year move planned. Additionally, due to some restructuring, I am working with a new teaching partner and two new grade levels. This is all incredibly exciting but also brings a level of uncertainty too. I could look at this in a negative way, but instead, I am going to focus on the upside to this transition. So here I share some ways I am embracing this change. Working with teachers, that I have not had an opportunity to work with before, will allow me to gain new perspectives about the needs of the students in my school. The library program has been something I have worked hard to build over the past nine years. I am very close to it. It will be helpful for someone who has an outside perspective to ask questions about our practices. It will allow me to reflect on why we do certain things and will make the program better moving forward. As I gain new perspectives from my colleagues, I also have an opportunity to share the mission of the library. It has given me a chance to highlight some of the great lessons and projects I have had the opportunity to be a part of in the past. Is this a hill I want to die on? This is about recognizing the things that I can change and making those work rather than worrying about things that I have no control over. It is about not sweating the small stuff. If I ask myself this question and the answer is no, then I have to let it go and move on! One of my wonderful colleagues, Cheri Dobbs, told me to give myself permission for things not to be perfect. Next year will be a year of growth. The library program will not be exactly like what we want it to be. That is OK! As long as we stay true to our goals and support students the best we can, then the rest will come together eventually. 1. What changes are happening to the author this year? 2. What will the author get from someone who has an outside perspective? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. To deal with change, we should work on the things that we can change and try our best to make the things we have no control over under control. 4. Besides the opinions mentioned in the passage, what are your thoughts on change? (In about 40 words) 【答案】1. The author is working with a new teaching partner and two new grade levels. 2. The author will reflect on why he/she does certain things and will make the program better moving forward. 3. To deal with changes, we should work on the things that we can change and try our best to make the things we have no control over under control. Because there is no need to try our best to make the things that we have no control over and we’d better to do something within our control. 4. One possible version: Change is unavoidable. Accepting change is necessary and vital because only in this way can we make full use of change. Having a reasoning attitude towards change is also helpful. In that case, you can analyze it objectively and cope with it wisely. 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇记叙文。主要描写作者关于变化的反思。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段“Additionally, due to some restructuring, I am working with a new teaching partner and two new grade levels.”(此外，由于一些重组，我正在与一个新的教学伙伴一起工作，并且教两个新的年级。)可知，作者今年面临着新的工作调整，即正在与一个新的教学伙伴一起工作，教两个新的年级。故答案为The author is working with a new teaching partner and two new grade levels. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段“It will allow me to reflect on why we do certain things and will make the program better moving forward.”(这将使我能够思考我们为什么要做某些事情，并将使该计划更好地向前推进。)可知，作者从这些人身上学到思考一些事情，更好地推进计划。故答案为The author will reflect on why he/she does certain things and will make the program better moving forward. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段“This is about recognizing the things that I can change and making those work rather than worrying about things that I have no control over.”(这是关于认识到我可以改变的事情并使其发挥作用，而不是担心我无法控制的事情。)可知，我们不应该去担心我们无法掌控的事，故“try our best to make the things we have no control over under control”(尽最大努力使我们无法控制的事情得到控制。)部分有误。故答案为To deal with changes, we should work on the things that we can change and try our best to make the things we have no control over under control. Because there is no need to try our best to make the things that we have no control over and we’d better to do something within our control. (4)题解析： 开放题，答案不唯一。题干问的是除了文章中提到的观点，你对改变有什么看法？答案言之有理即可，参考答案：改变是不可避免的，接受变化是必要和重要的，因为只有这样我们才能充分利用变化。对变化持理性态度也很有帮助。在这种情况下，你可以客观地分析并明智地应对。One possible version：Change is unavoidable. Accepting change is necessary and vital because only in this way can we make full use of change. Having a reasoning attitude towards change is also helpful. In that case, you can analyze it objectively and cope with it wisely. （一） （25-26高一上·北京丰台·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 My First Semester Away: Navigating Discomfort in a New World Stepping off the plane with a suitcase stuffed with winter clothes and a head full of expectations, I thought studying in the U.S. would be a smooth journey of self-discovery. Three weeks later, I sat in my dorm room, staring at an unopened bank form, and realized adaptation was harder than any textbook chapter I’d ever tackled. The first challenge came from daily life. Opening a bank account turned into a two-hour ordeal (磨难) — YouTube tutorials couldn’t translate terms like “overdraft fee,” and the teller’s rapid accent left me nodding blankly. Even meals felt alien: the cafeteria’s cold salads and iced water clashed (冲突) with my habit of warm, cooked vegetables, so I joined other Asian students in boiling lettuce in a shared pot, a small rebellion against the unfamiliar. Academic adaptation brought another set of challenges: professors expected us to interrupt with questions, and “critical thinking” meant arguing against theories instead of memorizing them — a skill I’d never practiced. I left my first essay feedback session in confusion, staring at comments like “lack of analysis.” Loneliness crept in fastest. My roommates were also international students, but language barriers and cultural gaps limited how much we could help each other. I’d scroll through photos of old friends gathering for dinner and feel a sharp pang of homesickness. Change began when I stopped waiting for comfort to find me. I joined a photography club, and through shared shots of campus sunsets, I bonded with a girl who’d once struggled with the same banking forms. In class, I started raising my hand with simple questions, and soon found professors appreciated the effort more than perfect English. Now, six months later, I still burn my coffee sometimes. But the bank form is filled out, I’ve learned to ask for “hot water, please,” and my last essay got a “good analysis” note. Adaptation isn’t about erasing the old to fit the new — it’s about stitching (缝合) the familiar into the foreign, one small win at a time. 1. What were the two aspects of the challenges the author faced? 2. What made it difficult for the author to get along with the roommates? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. Six months later, I gradually adapt to the new environment and forget the old one. 4. List one effective way to deal with the stress caused by adapting to a new environment, and explain why it is helpful. (In about 40 words) 【答案】1. Daily life and academic adaptation. 2. Language barriers and culture gaps. 3. Six months later, I gradually adapt to the new environment and forget the old one. According to the passage, the author believes adaptation isn’t about erasing the old to fit the new — it’s about stitching the familiar into the foreign. 4. (I think) joining a club or workshop based on my hobbies is helpful. This gives me immediate social connection and shared joy, which directly helps me cope with loneliness and creates positive experiences in the new environment. 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者赴美留学第一学期，在日常生活、学业和情感上遭遇的适应难题，以及通过主动改变逐步克服不适、实现成长的经历。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据文章第二段“The first challenge came from daily life.(第一个挑战来自日常生活。)”以及“Academic adaptation brought another set of challenges: professors expected us to interrupt with questions, and “critical thinking” meant arguing against theories instead of memorizing them — a skill I’d never practiced.(学术适应带来了另一组挑战：教授们希望我们用问题打断他们，而“批判性思维”意味着反驳理论，而不是死记硬背——这是我从未练习过的技能。)”可知，作者主要面对来自生活和学术上的挑战。故答案为Daily life and academic adaptation. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据文章第三段“My roommates were also international students, but language barriers and cultural gaps limited how much we could help each other.(我的室友也是国际学生，但语言障碍和文化差异限制了我们相互帮助的程度。)”可知，语言障碍和文化差异让作者很难与室友相处。故答案为Language barriers and culture gaps. (3)题解析： 考查推理判断。根据文章最后一段“Adaptation isn’t about erasing the old to fit the new — it’s about stitching (缝合) the familiar into the foreign, one small win at a time.(适应不是为了抹去旧的东西来适应新的东西，而是将熟悉的东西拼接成外国的东西，一次一个小小的胜利。)”可知，作者认为适应并不是为了适应新的东西而去旧的东西，而是把熟悉的东西和陌生的东西结合起来。因此原句中的“forget the old one”表述错误。故答案为Six months later, I gradually adapt to the new environment and forget the old one. According to the passage, the author believes adaptation isn’t about erasing the old to fit the new — it’s about stitching the familiar into the foreign. (4)题解析： 开放题。要求考生列出一种有效的方法来处理因适应新环境而产生的压力，并解释为什么它是有用的，考生言之有理即可。故参考答案为(I think) joining a club or workshop based on my hobbies is helpful. This gives me immediate social connection and shared joy, which directly helps me cope with loneliness and creates positive experiences in the new environment. （二） （25-26高一上·北京第八十中学-11月·期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Nowadays, people are spending more hours on work. However, taking some time off is important for refreshing yourselves. If you’re having trouble making time for a break, the recent research by the UCLA’s Anderson School suggests that treating your weekends like a vacation can make you happier. The findings are based on a series of experiments. In one study of 441 workers, half of the test subjects were instructed to have a normal weekend, while the others had to “treat their weekend like a vacation.” The next Monday, the weekend vacationers reported that they felt happier and were generally more satisfied than those who had had a normal weekend. The vacationers also reported they spent more money in vacation mode—about 104. But it wasn’t the money that bought them happiness. The researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend. The vacationers were still happier than the ones who had experienced a typical weekend. The reason the vacation approach may have worked wonders: The vacation mindset allows people to be more attentive to the present moment. “We’re always trying to get through things to check off our to-do lists and treating the weekend like a vacation pushes us out of our continuous ‘doing’ mode,” said Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School. The study showed that getting into a vacation mindset during the weekend is relatively easy. Even if you can’t take the entire weekend “off”, you can manage to steal a piece of the weekend to gain the benefits of a vacation mindset. 1. What does the research of the UCLA’s Anderson School suggest? 2. Why may the vacation approach have worked wonders? 3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. When the researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend, the vacation group was unhappier than the other group. 4. What would you do to get into a vacation mindset at weekends? And explain why.(In about 40 words) 【答案】1. Treating your weekends like a vacation can make you happier. 2. The vacation mindset allows people to be more attentive to the present moment. 3. When the researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend, the vacation group was unhappier than the other group. When the researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend, the vacationers were still happier than the ones who had experienced a typical weekend. 4. I treat the weekend like a vacation, which allows me to mentally get out of continuous work mode. Because we always want to get things done and check our to-do list, this can make us feel tense and stressed. 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如今，人们花在工作上的时间越来越多。然而，休息一段时间对恢复精神很重要。如果你找不到时间休息，加州大学洛杉矶分校安德森学院最近的研究表明，把周末当作假期可以让你更快乐。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第一段中“If you’re having trouble making time for a break, the recent research by the UCLA’s Anderson School suggests that treating your weekends like a vacation can make you happier.”（如果你找不到时间休息，加州大学洛杉矶分校安德森学院最近的研究表明，把周末当作假期可以让你更快乐。）可知，加州大学洛杉矶分校安德森商学院的研究表明了把周末当作假期可以让你更快乐。故答案为Treating your weekends like a vacation can make you happier. (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第三段中“The reason the vacation approach may have worked wonders: The vacation mindset allows people to be more attentive to the present moment.”（度假的方式可能会产生奇迹的原因是：度假的心态让人们更加关注当下。）可知，度假方式会产生奇迹是因为度假的心态让人们更加关注当下。故答案为The vacation mindset allows people to be more attentive to the present moment. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段中“The researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend. The vacationers were still happier than the ones who had experienced a typical weekend.”（研究人员控制了两组人可以花的钱。度假者仍然比那些过了一个普通周末的人更快乐。）可知，When the researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend, the vacation group was unhappier than the other group.（当研究人员控制两组人可以花的钱时，度假组比另一组更不快乐。）这项陈述中，“度假组比另一组更不快乐”这句话是错误的。正确的表述应为：当研究人员控制两组人可以花的钱时，度假者仍然比那些过了一个普通周末的人更快乐。故答案为When the researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend, the vacation group was unhappier than the other group. When the researchers controlled for the amount of money both groups could spend, the vacationers were still happier than the ones who had experienced a typical weekend. (4)题解析： 考查主观评价。根据文章大意以及倒数第二段中““We’re always trying to get through things to check off our to-do lists and treating the weekend like a vacation pushes us out of our continuous ‘doing’ mode,” said Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School.”（加州大学洛杉矶分校安德森学院(UCLA Anderson School)教授凯西·霍姆斯(Cassie Holmes)说：“我们总是想把事情做完，检查我们的待办事项清单，把周末当成假期，这让我们摆脱了连续不断的‘做’模式。”）以及题干的要求“你会怎么做才能在周末进入度假心态呢？并解释原因”，言之有理即可。参考答案：我会把周末当成假期，这让我从心理上摆脱了连续不断的工作模式。因为我们总是想把事情做完，检查我们的待办事项清单，这可能会让我们感到紧张和有压力。故答案为I treat the weekend like a vacation, which allows me to mentally get out of continuous work mode. Because we always want to get things done and check our to-do list, this can make us feel tense and stressed. （三） （25-26高一上·北京第十四中·期中）阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。 I always dreamed of pulling off the surprise prank (玩笑) of a lifetime. Well, thanks to a little determination, some luck, and the power of love, my dream became a reality. My family is Canadian, although my sister studied in Australia. She was graduating just before Christmas, but because my school schedule was busy, I would not be able to make it down in time for her graduation. She was understandably disappointed, and I felt guilty that I couldn’t be there for her on this most special occasion. While I was talking to my teacher the week before the big event, I mentioned that I would be missing my sister’s graduation. Surprisingly, she commented, “Well, if you want to go, I have no problem with it, so go ahead!” I couldn’t believe my luck! I nearly jumped for joy. Immediately, I called the airline. Amazingly, even during the busy Christmas season, I was able to change my ticket to arrive the day before my sister’s graduation. With this fantastic news, I was bursting to tell my sister. But, wait. For a grand surprise, I needed a much more dramatic arrival than just a ring of the doorbell. What if I could arrive in a box? That would be the best Christmas present for my sister. Although I was leaving in less than seventy-two hours, I started searching for delivery companies. The only one willing to go along with my Christmas surprise, was CouriersPlease. At first the manager said no, because Christmas was their busiest season. But then later, he kindly volunteered to deliver me himself. Upon arrival in Australia, the manager and his colleagues loaded me in the box and carried me all the way up to my sister’s, where they rang the doorbell and announced they had a delivery for her. I couldn’t see the look on my sister’s face, but I could tell from her voice that she was both shocked and excited to receive such a huge gift box. I will never forget the look on her face as she opened the box. It was such a great Christmas present for my sister, that is, for me to be able to go to her graduation, and in the process, show her how much I loved her. It also served as a lesson for me: _____________________. 1. Why was the author unable to go to his sister’s graduation? (不多于7个单词) 2. Who delivered the author to his sister’s? (不多于5个单词) 3. How did the author’s sister feel when she received the box? (不多于6个单词) 4. What lesson does the author learn from the experience? (单词数不限) 【答案】1. Because the author’s school schedule was busy. 2. The manager and his colleagues. 3. She was both shocked and excited. 4. 至少提及the power of love; determination; help; luck中的两个关键点即可 【解析】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了作者的妹妹就要在圣诞节前毕业了，但因为作者课业繁忙可能会错过参加她的毕业典礼。但没想到老师批准了她的假，之后的种种困难作者也顺利解决了，完美地给了妹妹一个大惊喜。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段中“She was graduating just before Christmas, but because my school schedule was busy, I would not be able to make it down in time for her graduation. (她就要在圣诞节前毕业了，但因为我的课业繁忙，我不能够及时赶去参加她的毕业典礼。)”可知，因为作者的课业很忙，所以不能去参加他妹妹的毕业典礼，故答案为Because the author’s school schedule was busy。 (2)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中“Upon arrival in Australia, the manager and his colleagues loaded me in the box and carried me all the way up to my sister’s, where they rang the doorbell and announced they had a delivery for her. (一到澳大利亚，经理和他的同事们就把我装进箱子，一路抬到我妹妹家，他们按响了门铃，说有快递给她。)”可知，是经理和他的同事把作者递送到妹妹家的，故答案为The manager and his colleagues。 (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中“ I couldn’t see the look on my sister’s face, but I could tell from her voice that she was both shocked and excited to receive such a huge gift box. (我看不见我妹妹的表情，但我能从她的声音里听出来，她既震惊又兴奋，因为她收到了这么大的礼盒。)”可知，收到盒子时， 妹妹她既震惊又激动。故答案为She was both shocked and excited。 (4)题解析： 考查推理判断。根据第五段中“Immediately, I called the airline. Amazingly, even during the busy Christmas season, I was able to change my ticket to arrive the day before my sister’s graduation. (我立刻打电话给航空公司。令人惊讶的是，即使是在繁忙的圣诞节期间，我也能更改机票，在我妹妹毕业的前一天到达。)”以及第六段中“At first the manager said no, because Christmas was their busiest season. But then later, he kindly volunteered to deliver me himself.（起初经理拒绝了，因为圣诞节是他们最忙的季节。但后来，他好心地自愿亲自把我送来。）”可知，作者从这次经历中学到了爱的力量能使你拥有战胜一切困难的决心，故答案为the power of love; determination; help; luck。 （四） （25-26高一上·北京第三十五中学·期中）阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容回答问题。 It’s after midnight and you’ve been studying all day. Empty energy drinks line the table and you sigh, “Tomorrow, I’m getting ice cream. I deserve to treat myself.” This year, the so-called “treat yourself culture” has expanded far beyond what was once a reward-based mindset. Now, “treating yourself” has become more about stress-caused indulgence (放纵). It represents the more deep-seated issues with the stress we regularly put ourselves under. The root of the problem lies in our belief that we should be doing more work if it isn’t hard enough. Especially at a top university, I constantly find myself wanting to do more. I want more credits, a higher-grade point average, and more responsibilities I’ll later use as conversation topics in interviews. This drive is by no means a bad thing. We all are trying to eventually land in a place where we can relax and live a more enjoyable life. However, there are a lot of problems with this logic. Without sounding completely hopeless and pessimistic, it is possible that the future we imagine in our twenties will not become reality. Therefore, it is important to integrate things that make us happy with work, school or life induced stress. Psychology certainly supports this belief. While having good self-control was positively associated with happiness, being able to enjoy life’s little pleasures without feeling ashamed of doing so is just as important. For example, even if you have a busy schedule of work, make time to stop by your favorite coffee shop or spend ten minutes to go on a walk outdoors. I cannot urge you to give up your late nights of studying, energy drinks and all. I cannot tell you to always choose to do something that makes you happy over something you have or should do. Frankly, this is just not the way life works. We have to put up with the hard work and put in the time. Without pain, we’d also lose happiness and joy. It’s all about balance. So, instead of looking at everything as a way to handle the stress and something to “treat myself”, let’s try to make treating ourselves a far more common practice in the busy lives we lead. 1. What causes the so-called “treat yourself culture”? 2. What does “this logic” in Paragraph 3 refer to? 3. How should we treat ourselves according to the author? 4. Are you a follower of “treat yourself culture”? Why or why not?(In about 40 words) 【答案】1. Stress. 2. It refers to the idea that if we work hard we will eventually land in a place where we can relax and live a more enjoyable life. 3. According to the author, we should integrate small daily pleasures into life, make treating ourselves common, and balance enjoyment with responsibilities. 4. 言之有理即可。参考答案：Yes, I am. When stressed by exams or homework, I treat myself to a piece of cake or a short music break. It eases my pressure and helps me focus better later without neglecting my tasks. 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“善待自己文化”，呼吁人们在忙碌的生活中更常见地对待自己。 (1)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“Now, “treating yourself” has become more about stress-caused indulgence (放纵). It represents the more deep-seated issues with the stress we regularly put ourselves under.(现在，“善待自己”更多地是关于压力引起的放纵。它代表了我们经常让自己承受的压力的更深层次的问题)”可知，是压力导致了所谓的“善待自己文化”。故答案为Stress. (2)题解析： 考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“We all are trying to eventually land in a place where we can relax and live a more enjoyable life. However, there are a lot of problems with this logic.(我们都试图最终到达一个我们可以放松的地方，过上更愉快的生活。然而，这种逻辑存在很多问题)”可知，这种逻辑指的是上文提到的我们都试图最终到达一个我们可以放松的地方，过上更愉快的生活。故答案为It refers to the idea that if we work hard we will eventually land in a place where we can relax and live a more enjoyable life. (3)题解析： 考查细节理解。根据第四段的“Psychology certainly supports this belief. While having good self-control was positively associated with happiness, being able to enjoy life’s little pleasures without feeling ashamed of doing so is just as important.(心理学确实支持这一观点。拥有良好的自我控制能力与幸福感之间存在正相关关系，而能够享受生活中的小乐趣，并且不因这样做而感到羞愧，这一点同样非常重要。)”，第五段的“Without pain, we’d also lose happiness and joy. It’s all about balance.(没有痛苦，我们也会失去快乐和喜悦。这一切都关乎平衡。)”以及第六段的“So, instead of looking at everything as a way to handle the stress and something to “treat myself”, let’s try to make treating ourselves a far more common practice in the busy lives we lead.(所以，与其将一切事物都视为应对压力的方式以及一种“自我犒劳”的手段，不如让我们尝试将“善待自己”变成我们忙碌生活中更为常见的行为。)”可知，作者建议，在忙碌中享受小乐趣，比如光顾喜欢的咖啡店、户外散步十分钟，无需为享受小快乐感到羞愧；强调不能放弃努力，也不能只追求快乐，让犒劳自己成为忙碌生活中的常态。故答案为According to the author, we should integrate small daily pleasures into life, make treating ourselves common, and balance enjoyment with responsibilities. (4)题解析： 开放式试题。本题考查你是否为“善待自己”文化的追随者以及原因。言之有理即可。以“是”为例，结合文章给出理由：当因考试或作业而感到压力时，我会给自己来一块蛋糕或者短暂地休息一下听听音乐。这样做能缓解我的压力，让我在之后能够更好地集中注意力，而且也不会忽略手头的任务。故参考答案为Yes, I am. When stressed by exams or homework, I treat myself to a piece of cake or a short music break. It eases my pressure and helps me focus better later without neglecting my tasks. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $