专题04 阅读理解（新闻报道+其他）（期中真题汇编，陕晋青宁专用）高二英语上学期

专题04 阅读理解（新闻报道+其他） 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·陕西宝鸡·期中）On October 18, 2025, the world lost a great physicist when Yang Zhenning passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. Tsinghua University, where he had worked for many years, issued an obituary calling him “one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century” and emphasizing his outstanding contributions to modern physics. Yang Zhenning’s academic career was filled with groundbreaking achievements. In 1954, he and his collaborator Robert Mills put forward the Yang-Mills Gauge Field Theory. This theory is so important that it is compared with Einstein’s general theory of relativity and Maxwell’s equations, and it laid the foundation for the later Standard Model of particle physics. Another famous contribution was his work on parity non-conservation in weak interactions, which he developed with Li Zhengdao. This revolutionary idea changed people’s understanding of symmetry in physics and earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. Beyond his scientific work, Yang Zhenning had a deep affection for his motherland. As early as 1971, when Sino-US relations were beginning to improve, he returned to China for a visit. This trip had a huge impact and encouraged many Chinese scholars living abroad to come back and serve the country. In 1999, he officially became a professor at Tsinghua University and later served as the honorary director of the university’s Institute for Advanced Study. Even in his 80s, he still taught undergraduate courses and worked hard to cultivate young physics talents. In 2021, Yang Zhenning donated more than 2,000 pieces of his collection, including books, manuscripts and images, to Tsinghua University, which set up a special “Yang Zhenning Resource Room” to preserve these precious materials. 1.Why did Yang Zhenning and Li Zhengdao win the Nobel Prize in Physics? A. For developing the Yang-Mills Gauge Field Theory. B. For proposing the idea of parity non-conservation. C. For establishing the Standard Model of particle physics. D. For donating precious materials to Tsinghua University. 2.What is the significance of the Yang-Mills Gauge Field Theory? A. It won Yang Zhenning the Nobel Prize alone. B. It laid the foundation for the Standard Model of particle physics. C. It changed people’s understanding of gravity. D. It was developed when Yang Zhenning worked at Tsinghua University. 3.What did Yang Zhenning do after 1999? A. He first returned to China for a visit. B. He put forward the Yang-Baxter Equation. C. He taught at Tsinghua University and cultivated talents. D. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics. 4.When did Yang Zhenning donate his collection to Tsinghua University? A. In 1957. B. In 1999. C. In 2021. D. In 2025. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·青海西宁大通县第二中学·期中）Sawang Janpram, a 105-year-old Thai athlete, recently added four more gold medals to his collection at the 2025 World Masters Games in Chinese Taipei. Since Janpram was the only competitor in the 100-plus age group, his participation itself was enough to secure victories in the 100-meter run, javelin throw, discus throw and shot put. This outstanding achievement brought his total number of World Masters Games medals to 60. “I’m proud he’s brought honor to our family,” said his 73-year-old daughter, Siripan, who also won three medals at the event. The World Masters Games is an international multi-sport event held every four years, similar to the Olympics. What sets it apart is that all participants are 30 years old or older, with competitors divided into age groups. The Games aim to promote continued sports participation among middle-aged and elderly athletes and encourage better health. Janpram began regular exercise after turning 80. According to the Games’ description, he started exercising with Siripan, who practices track and field, after seeing many of his friends become bedridden due to illness. He began competing in sports events at the age of 90. Today, Janpram walks daily, runs three to four times a week, and ensures he gets enough sleep. “When you eat well and sleep well, you will be in a good mood and live a regular life, and naturally, you will be healthy,” he said, He also believes that exercising outside the home is beneficial to the elderly as it allows them to make new friends. The 2025 World Masters Games featured nearly 26,000 athletes from 107 countries. Janpram is unsure if he will participate in the 2027 Games in Japan, stating that it will depend on his health. For now, he plans to continue his regular exercise, whether it is walking near his home or going to the grocery store with Siripan, “I’m so proud of my father that he can still do this and that he is strong,” she said, “People admire him wherever he goes.” 1.What do we know about Janpram in the 2025 World Masters Games? A. He won six medals in total. B. He was younger than all others. C. He was the only one in his age group. D. He competed with his daughter. 2.What is a purpose of the World Masters Games? A. To help teenagers lose weight. B. To hold more sports events in China. C. To train young athletes for the Olympics, D. To inspire the elderly to keep exercising. 3.What does the underlined word “bedridden” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Full of energy. B. Unable to leave bed. C. Sleeping well. D. Doing exercise. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. A 105-Year-Old Athlete’s Journey B. The 2025 World Masters Games C. Elderly Athletes in International Games D. Siripan’s Achievements in Sports Events 主题语境02 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高二上·山西省部分学校·期中）I’ve got to spend a lot of time with my 14-month-old grandson, Ewdin, these days. It’s the first time for me to spend a lot of time with a baby since my own sons were little. It was an eye-opening experience. Ewdin was interested in his new environments. His first experiences of rain. A whole new house with different lights, different floors, and new sets of toys. A different place to sleep, which he didn’t do enough because of all the other new things. Ewdin spent every day exploring and asking questions. Every drawer (抽屉) and cupboard had different kinds of new things. He had to take them out one by one to look at them—sometimes he threw them away, and sometimes he put them back carefully. Checking these drawers made him remember things. His dad had searched the same drawers more than 30 years earlier. What surprised me most was how Ewdin focused for hours. He tried new things and worked to figure out what was going on. With the stacking rings (堆积环), he tried them in different places. On the carpet, a ring stopped quickly. On the kitchen floor, it rolled or spun for a long time. Ewdin did these tests again and again with rings of different sizes, watching every move closely. When we are young, we are great learners because there is so much to discover. Some people keep this spirit all their lives, trying new things, reading and thinking to gain new understanding. Yet, many lose the desire to learn as they age. They rely only on what they know, or try to fit new information into old views. But the world changes every day. What we learned as children or young adults is not enough, and if we stop learning, we fall behind. Take some lessons from little Ewdin. Observe. Listen. Think. Try. These are lessons for success. 1.What can be learned about Ewdin? A. He has a curious mind. B. He prefers to play with old toys. C. He found new things scary. D. He struggled to adapt to changes. 2.Why does the author mention stacking rings in paragraph 3? A. To explain Ewdin’s playing habits. B. To display Ewdin’s endless energy. C. To illustrate Ewdin’s ability to concentrate. D. To show Ewdin’s ways to overcome difficulties. 3.What does the author say about many adults? A. They stick to old views. B. They are often challenged by the young. C. They are poor at observing. D. They fail to communicate with children effectively. 4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To compare. B. To describe. C. To prove. D. To suggest. 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 （25-26高二上·陕西榆林神木中学·期中）Tove Jansson, the Finnish writer and artist, wrote her first “Moomin” story, featuring a snout-nosed troll (长鼻子精灵) living in a magical land threatened by a rising flood in 1940. This was eventually published in 1945 as The Little Trolls and the Great Flood, the first of nine Moomin books that became Finnish literary classics. The Moomin characters achieved international recognition when Jansson adapted them into a comic series for The Evening News in London in 1954, and saw renewed popularity again in the 1990s with an animated series and feature film. However, Jansson’s life as an artist and peace activist is far less well-known. The newly opened exhibition in Paris, “Houses of Tove Jansson”, aimed to bring more attention to her work and the utopian vision (乌托邦愿景) that influenced it. It featured Moomin illustrations and cartoons, along with Jansson’s paintings, and designs for costumes and sets — many of them expressing a wish for peace and harmony. Exhibit organizer Tuukka Laurila said that many characters in the Moomin series were inspired by Jansson’s personal relationships. Moomin papa and Moomin mother are often seen as representations of Jansson’s parents. Snufkin is inspired by Atos Wirtanen, one of Tove Jansson’s close friends. Born in Helsinki in 1914, Jansson began drawing at a young age and worked with magazines, creating around 100 illustrations. From 1944, she lived for half the year on Klovharun, a tiny island with only one house, enjoying a simple lifestyle and welcoming guests. This open-door friendliness is mirrored in the Moomin stories, where home symbolizes safety yet faces various threats. Laurila shared that “Houses of Tove Jansson” encouraged visitors to explore her creativity and the important topics in her Moomin universe, from friendship to environmental awareness, making her impact significant even today. “She’s describing what we’re currently going through,” she added, “but it’s amazing to think that she wrote these about 80 years ago.” 1.What can we know about the Moomin characters? A. They didn’t appear on the screen. B. Jansson created them with other partners. C. They gained recognition in 1954 around the world. D. They lived in a peaceful and safe land. 2.How do Jansson’s personal relationships affect the creation of the Moomin series? A. By offering Jansson enough funding to support her creation. B. By helping Jansson solve problems in her creation process. C. By providing inspiration for many characters in the Moomin series. D. By helping Jansson promote the Moomin series to audiences worldwide. 3.What did Jansson do on Klovharun? A. She published most of her Moomin books there. B. She held small exhibitions of her paintings. C. She created over 100 illustrations for magazines. D. She lived a simple life and welcomed guests. 4.Which of the following may Laurila agree with? A. Jansson’s works still have important meaning today. B. Jansson’s Moomin stories have little to do with real-life issues. C. The exhibition mentioned failed to show Jansson’s creativity. D. The Moomin characters do not reflect Jansson’s personal life. 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高二上·山西三晋联盟山西名校·期中）At a summer camp in a Southern California suburb, the grandmas were in charge. Every week, they taught a group of 8-to-14-year- olds life skills like how to cook and sew (缝制). “Loneliness is something that seniors are challenged with, and they love having younger people around them,” said Zainab Hussain, a program manager at Olive Community Services, a nonprofit that hosted the camp to bring teens and elderly adults together. In the camp, a small room was filled with energy as the kids chatted and chewed on snacks. Some grandmas were around and watched, content to just be around the youngsters. Haqiqah Abdul Rahim, one of the grandmas serving as the instructor for sewing, said many kids don’t learn these skills at school, so they’re filling in a gap. She stood in front of the room at the start of the activity, holding up various tools and explaining what they were. Rahim also didn’t get to spend a lot of time with her grandchildren because they didn’t live close. “It is heartwarming to be able to interact with those who love being around you,” Rahim said. The summer camp was held in partnership with the Golden Connections Club, started by14-year-old high school student Leena Albinali. She lived with her grandma but realized other students didn't have the same opportunity to spend as much time with their grandparents. She also learned about ageism (年龄歧视) and other challenges faced by senior adults in one of her classes. “They treat us like we’re their grandchildren,” Albinali said.“ We share what we know about artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives, and the elders share their life stories and advice. One of the most important things they’ve shared with me is to live in the moment, something that’s taken on new meaning for me — The people we have right now are not going to be with us forever.” 1.What is the purpose of the summer camp? A. To teach kids life skills. B. To help seniors fight loneliness. C. To connect generations. D. To educate kids to respect seniors. 2.How does Rahim find her job of teaching sewing in the camp? A. It makes up for the lessons at school. B. It offers career options to kids in future. C. It inspires kids’ interest in her profession. D. It reminds her to contact her grandchildren. 3.What inspired Albinali to set up Golden Connections Club? A. Her school’s support. B. Her own experience. C. Seniors’ common voice. D. Ageism her grandma got. 4.What message does Albinali want to convey in the last paragraph? A. The shared challenges facing generations. B. The curiosity of seniors about technology. C. The wisdom of the seniors’ life experience. D. The enriching exchange across generations. 主题语境03 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高二上·山西大学附属中学·期中）As this year draws to a close, I still remember the fear I felt on a bright Saturday morning in late September, at a five-kilometer race in Clarkston, Georgia, as I waited for my 11-year-old son at the finish line. I knew he could run a 5k in about 30 minutes. When I didn't see him at the 35-minute mark, I began to wonder what had gone wrong. Had he gotten lost? Was he hit by a car? About an hour earlier, when we drove into town, my son noticed an insect on my car. It was bright green, no longer than a fingernail. And it was friendly. This little green thing hopped onto my son's finger, where it stayed for a long, long time. It stayed so long that we eventually gave it a name: Little Friend. A few minutes before the race, Little Friend jumped off my son’s hand and landed on the sidewalk. But pedestrian traffic was heavy and unpredictable. Little Friend was in danger. So my son knelt and reached out his hand. Little Friend came back. The race was about to start, and the tiny green insect was in for a wild ride. My son would run fast, and the race would be long, and his arms would swing, and Little Friend would eventually be shaken off. “You will lose Little Friend,” I told him. My son nodded, treating the moment with appropriate seriousness. The race began, and I lost sight of him. The excitement at the finish line gave way to anxiety when my son did not show up. I kept asking people if they'd seen him. No one had. And beyond the 40-minute mark, I was in a panic. But there he was, thank goodness, just ahead of the 45-minute mark. And there was Little Friend, riding on the upper crook of his right thumb like a very small captain on a very tall ship. My predictions had been wrong. My son had not run fast, and he had not lost Little Friend. And these two facts seemed somehow related. He blamed a cold he was getting over. I suspected it was more than that, but I didn’t question him too much about it. We walked back to the car, smiling, and found some bushes in the parking lot that seemed like a good place for my son to drop off Little Friend. “Be free,” my son said, and gently put it in the bushes. My son knew the truth. Sometimes life gives you something beautiful, a fragile, short-lived treasure in your hand. There is no need to rush ahead. Treat it gently. Enjoy each moment. Hold on while you can. One day my son will leave too, running off on his own adventure. 1.How did the writer probably feel when he finally saw his son appear in sight? A. Relieved. B. Depressed. C. Satisfied. D. Disappointed. 2.The son failed to run as fast as his father had expected probably because ________. A. he was lost B. he was recovering from a cold C. he was afraid to lose the tiny insect D. he was slowed down by the heavy traffic 3.As for the way his son treated Little Friend, the writer is ________. A. indifferent B. anxious C. appreciative D. doubtful 4.What will the writer most probably do after the race? A. Treasure every moment he has with his son. B. Encourage his son to take more adventures. C. Tell his son to take races seriously. D. Get more insects for his son. 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高二上·陕西榆林靖边中学·期中）Have you ever heard of the Internet hashtag (话题标签) “20 minutes for parks”? It refers to a theory that suggests that spending just 20 minutes in a park each day can help reduce stress, no matter how you choose to spend that time. In the Douban interest group “We Love Strolling in the Park”, enthusiasts from both home and abroad share their park experiences, post photos, and offer recommendations and reviews of parks. Huang Bingbing, a Shenzhen-based practitioner (实践者) of this idea, began visiting the small park located just downstairs from her company office during her weekday lunch breaks over three years ago. “On that piece of grass, I could connect with living plants and animals. It allowed me to refresh my mind and heal from the stress of work,” Huang explained. Huang believes that parks are private spaces. She considers herself a shy person, and parks serve as the perfect recharging spot for introverts. She often spends time alone in parks, free from worrying about social interactions. At the same time, parks also serve as public spaces. Cheng Yuyan, 25, the founder of the “We Love Strolling in the Park” interest group that Huang follows, observed something interesting during her visits to parks in America. She noticed that many park benches were donated by local residents and featured the donors’ nameplates. Additionally, many parks offered guidebooks detailing the history, geography, and blooming schedules of the plants within. Inspired by these practices, Cheng believes people can further deepen their connection with parks by fostering (培养) a sense of ownership. She plans to encourage members of her Douban group to adopt similar responsibilities. “I hope this group shows more social responsibility. Each of us can become a guardian and contributor to the parks and our city,” she said. 1.Why does the author write the first paragraph? A. To show the types of parks. B. To describe a scene. C. To compare scientists’ opinions. D. To lead into the topic. 2.What do Huang’s words show in Paragraph 3? A. The benefits she got from visiting the park. B. The main business of her company. C. Her opinions about the interest group. D. The reason why she worked in the company. 3.What can be known about parks in America? A. They provided a place for charging the cars. B. They often gave rewards to those who often took a walk. C. They never accepted park benches donated by people. D. They offered guidebooks with detailed information about plants. 4.What does Cheng Yuyan plan to do? A. To promote indoor activities. B. To protect and support parks. C. To exchange park experiences. D. To call on people to protect the environment. 主题语境05 人与自然-宇宙探索 （25-26高二上·山西省部分学校·期中）On April 14, 2025, the company Blue Origin sent its spaceship RSS Kármán Line into space. This spaceship carried the first all-women group to space. Before this, only Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova went to space alone in 1963. The New Shepard system used in Monday’s flight is designed for “space tourism”. The flight carried six women into space. Each of the passengers is well-known in her field. Though the six women were officially the “crew” of the task, the spacecraft flew completely by itself. None of the women had any duties on the flight. The spacecraft that took off from Texas would last just 10 minutes and 21 seconds. That may not sound much like a trip into space, but the spacecraft reached a height of 66 miles above sea level. That is well above the Kármán line, which is generally considered the edge of space. The Kármán line is 62 miles above sea level. Although the spaceflight marked a historic milestone in certain aspects, it has faced some criticism (指责). Many argue that the trip is a waste of money. They say it is just a big advertisement for Blue Origin. Some people point out that over 100 women have already gone to space — not just for a joyride, but to do actual work. But some people hold the opposite opinion, saying it sends an important message. Aisha Bowe, an aerospace engineer who used to work for NASA, says it’s important for young people to get a sense of what’s possible. She says in high school she was encouraged to get a job of doing makeup. Instead, she earned two degrees in aerospace engineering. She says the trip “is bigger than the criticism. ” 1.What can we learn about Blue Origin’s trip into space? A. It lasted shorter than scheduled. B. No pilots were in the spacecraft. C. All passengers were space experts. D. It was funded by a Russian company. 2.In what aspect do many people question about Blue Origin’s spaceflight? A. Its real purpose. B. Its selection of passengers. C. Its safety for the group. D. Its disturbance to space exploration. 3.What does Aisha Bowe think of the space trip? A. Meaningless. B. Costly. C. Encouraging. D. Smooth. 4.What would be the best title for the text? A. The Achievement of Blue Origin in Space B. Blue Origin Sends Six Women into Space C. The New Shepard System’s First Test Flight D. Women Have Played a Role in Space Exploration 主题语境01 人与社会-科学与技术 （25-26高二上·山西大学附属中学·期中）Imagine you can open your fridge, open an app on your phone and immediately know which items will go bad soon. This is one of the applications that a new technology developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego would enable. The technology combines a chip (芯片) integrated into product packaging and a software update on your phone. The phone becomes capable of identifying objects based on signals the chip sends out from specific frequencies, in this case Bluetooth or WiFi. In an industrial setting, a smartphone equipped with the software update could be used as a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader. The work uses breakthroughs in backscatter (反向散射) communication, which uses signals already generated by your smartphone and re-directs them back in a format your phone can understand. Effectively, this technique uses less power than the latest technology to generate WiFi signals. The custom chip, which is roughly the size of a grain of sand and costs only a few pennies to produce, needs so little power that it can be entirely powered by LTE signals, a technique for wireless broadband communication for mobile devices. The chip turns Bluetooth signals into WiFi signals, which can in turn be detected by a smartphone with that specific software update. The technology’s broader promise is the development of devices that do not need batteries because they can harvest power from LTE signals instead. This in turn would lead to devices that are significantly less expensive and last longer, said Dinesh Bharadia, one of the paper’s senior authors. “E-waste, especially batteries, is one of the biggest problems the planet is facing, after climate change,” Bharadia said. For future research, the team will integrate this technology into other projects to demonstrate its capabilities, and they also hope to commercialize it, either through a startup or through an industry partner. 1.How does the chip interact with the phone? A. By providing power for the phone. B. By producing LTE signals for the phone. C. By giving Bluetooth signals to the phone. D. By sending WiFi signals back to the phone. 2.What is the potential of the technology according to Bharadia? A. Reducing e-waste. B. Making batteries cheap. C. Supplying power to LTE signals. D. Decreasing the cost of LTE signals. 3.What will the team do in the future? A. Invest in new technologies. B. Bring the technology to market. C. Improve the quality of the device. D. Commercialize more research projects. 4.Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. New technology turns smartphones into RFID readers B. Smartphones need to be equipped with software updates C. RFID readers obtain new chips and have new functions D. Backscatter communication makes the best of smartphones 主题语境02 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高二上·山西卓越大联考·期中）For many, Olympic success is defined by gold, silver, and bronze. But author Doug Levy challenges that idea in his new book, Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar. Levy, who grew up on both the East and West Coasts, understands the power of different perspectives. His book, released on Jan. 28, profiles thirteen Olympic athletes from six continents, sharing their battles against injury, adversity (逆境) and even other factors. His research focused on competitors who didn’t necessarily win medals but demonstrated extraordinary courage, resilience, and sportsmanship. “I’ve always loved the Olympics,” Levy said. “But I’ve felt we only get part of the picture of what truly happens. We focus so much on the medalists — who absolutely deserve it — that we miss the deeper, often more heroic journeys happening behind the scenes.” Among the featured stories is that of Manteo Mitchell, who finished his relay race despite breaking his leg halfway, and Gabriela Andersen Schiess and John Stephen Akhwari, whose determination carried them to the finish line in marathons against all odds. The book also explores the broader impact of the Olympics, with two additional chapters dedicated to the efforts behind bringing and restoring Olympic venues. It also challenges traditional definitions of heroism, urging readers to reconsider what it means to be a true role model. “True heroes don’t seek attention or applause,” Levy said. “They just do what they believe is right, whether it’s on the Olympic stage or in everyday life — like teachers, healthcare workers, and delivery drivers who kept the world running during the pandemic.” Levy acknowledged that some readers may question his choice of athletes, but he hopes the book inspires people to look beyond medals when considering an athlete’s legacy. As the Paris 2024 Olympics fade into memory and the world looks ahead to the 2026 Winter Games, Hero Redefined offers a fresh perspective on what it truly means to compete on the world’s biggest stage. For more information, visit http://www.authordouglevy.com. 1.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A. Levy’s insight of Olympic spirit. B. The release of Levy’s latest book. C. Levy’s life experience in America. D. The traditional description of medalists. 2.Why does the author mention the athletes in Paragraph 3? A. To define a concept. B. To share some hints. C. To lead in a new topic. D. To introduce some examples. 3.What does the underlined word “acknowledged” in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Admitted. B. Suspected. C. Promised. D. Realized. 4.Where is the text probably taken from? A. A science magazine. B. A travel blog. C. A sports ad. D. An online newspaper. 主题语境03 人与自然-环境 （25-26高二上·陕西汉中十校·期中）The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has announced plans to take a limited amount of water from rivers that feed Mono Lake this year, a step that environmentalists say will help build on a recent rise in the lake’s level over the last year. DWP said it plans to import 4,500 acre-feet of water from the Mono Basin’s current year runoff (径流), the same amount that was diverted (外调) the previous year, and enough to supply about 18,000 households for a year. DWP officials detailed their expected water diversions from the region of the Eastern Sierra in an annual plan, which began in April. Environmentalists praised the decision by city officials as an important step. “It’s a historic decision in the history of Mono Lake,” said Mark Gold, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Environmentalists said it’s the first time in 30 years that city officials have announced plans to take less water than the maximum amount allowed under a 1994 ruling by the State Water Resources Control Board. However, DWP said in the plan that it will review water conditions in November, and at that point could still decide to import additional water if necessary, up to the limit of 16,000 acre-feet. The city has been diverting water from the Mono Basin since 1941, transporting it south through the Los Angeles Aqueduct. For decades, diverting water from the area’s rivers led to a sharp drop in the lake. Mono Lake houses endangered birds such as Wilson’s phalaropes, which feed on the insects near the lake. “The decision by city officials opens the door to have that conversation about how we go forward in the years ahead and make sure we achieve the protection at Mono Lake,” Gold said. 1.Why did DWP announce the plans about Mono Lake? A. To supply water to more families. B. To stop the rainwater flowing to it. C. To reduce the loss caused by floods. D. To make its water return to normal. 2.What will DWP probably do this November? A. Limit the water in the lake. B. Revise its plan as needed. C. Increase the price of water. D. Put an end to a 1994 policy. 3.What did Gold think of the water decision? A. It will be applied to other fields. B. It will threaten other native wildlife. C. It is good for the local ecosystem. D. It is protested by the city officials. 4.In which part of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Environment. B. Technology. C. Education. D. History. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $函学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 专题04阅读理解（新闻报道+其他） 基础必练 主题语境01人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 【答案】1.B2.B3.C4.C Passage 2 【答案】1.C2.D3.B4.A 主题语境02人与自我-生活与学习 【答案】1.A2.C3.A4.D 进阶提升 主题语境01人与社会-历史、社会与文化 【答案】1.C2.C3.D4.A 主题语境02人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 【答案】1.C2.A3.B4.D 主题语境03人与自我-做人与做事 【答案】1.A2.C3.C4.A 主题语境04人与自我-生活与学习 【答案】1.D2.A3.D4.B 112 西学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 主题语境05人与自然-宇宙探索 【答案】1.B2.A3.C4.B 拓展培优 主题语境01人与社会-科学与技术 【答案】1.D2.A3.B4.A 主题语境02人与自我-生活与学习 【答案】1.A2.D3.A4.D 主题语境03人与自然-环境 【答案】1.D2.B3.C4.A 212 专题04 阅读理解（新闻报道+其他） 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·陕西宝鸡·期中）On October 18, 2025, the world lost a great physicist when Yang Zhenning passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. Tsinghua University, where he had worked for many years, issued an obituary calling him “one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century” and emphasizing his outstanding contributions to modern physics. Yang Zhenning’s academic career was filled with groundbreaking achievements. In 1954, he and his collaborator Robert Mills put forward the Yang-Mills Gauge Field Theory. This theory is so important that it is compared with Einstein’s general theory of relativity and Maxwell’s equations, and it laid the foundation for the later Standard Model of particle physics. Another famous contribution was his work on parity non-conservation in weak interactions, which he developed with Li Zhengdao. This revolutionary idea changed people’s understanding of symmetry in physics and earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. Beyond his scientific work, Yang Zhenning had a deep affection for his motherland. As early as 1971, when Sino-US relations were beginning to improve, he returned to China for a visit. This trip had a huge impact and encouraged many Chinese scholars living abroad to come back and serve the country. In 1999, he officially became a professor at Tsinghua University and later served as the honorary director of the university’s Institute for Advanced Study. Even in his 80s, he still taught undergraduate courses and worked hard to cultivate young physics talents. In 2021, Yang Zhenning donated more than 2,000 pieces of his collection, including books, manuscripts and images, to Tsinghua University, which set up a special “Yang Zhenning Resource Room” to preserve these precious materials. 1.Why did Yang Zhenning and Li Zhengdao win the Nobel Prize in Physics? A. For developing the Yang-Mills Gauge Field Theory. B. For proposing the idea of parity non-conservation. C. For establishing the Standard Model of particle physics. D. For donating precious materials to Tsinghua University. 2.What is the significance of the Yang-Mills Gauge Field Theory? A. It won Yang Zhenning the Nobel Prize alone. B. It laid the foundation for the Standard Model of particle physics. C. It changed people’s understanding of gravity. D. It was developed when Yang Zhenning worked at Tsinghua University. 3.What did Yang Zhenning do after 1999? A. He first returned to China for a visit. B. He put forward the Yang-Baxter Equation. C. He taught at Tsinghua University and cultivated talents. D. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics. 4.When did Yang Zhenning donate his collection to Tsinghua University? A. In 1957. B. In 1999. C. In 2021. D. In 2025. 【答案】1. B　2. B　3. C　4. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了著名物理学家杨振宁的生平、学术成就、对祖国的热爱以及他对后辈人才的培养和贡献。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“Another famous contribution was his work on parity non-conservation in weak interactions, which he developed with Li Zhengdao. This revolutionary idea changed people’s understanding of symmetry in physics and earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957.(他的另一项著名贡献是与李政道合作研究的弱相互作用中的宇称不守恒现象。这一具有革命性的理论改变了人们对物理学中对称性的认知，并为他们赢得了1957年的诺贝尔物理学奖。)”可知，杨振宁和李政道获得诺贝尔物理学奖是因为他们提出了宇称不守恒定律。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“In 1954, he and his collaborator Robert Mills put forward the Yang-Mills Gauge Field Theory. This theory is so important that it is compared with Einstein’s general theory of relativity and Maxwell’s equations, and it laid the foundation for the later Standard Model of particle physics.(1954年，他与合作者罗伯特・米尔斯共同提出了杨-米尔斯规范场理论。该理论意义重大，常被比作爱因斯坦的广义相对论和麦克斯韦方程组，还为后来的粒子物理标准模型奠定了基础。)”可知，杨-米尔斯规范场论为粒子物理学的标准模型奠定了基础。故选B。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“In 1999, he officially became a professor at Tsinghua University and later served as the honorary director of the university’s Institute for Advanced Study. Even in his 80s, he still taught undergraduate courses and worked hard to cultivate young physics talents.(1999年，他正式成为清华大学教授，后来担任清华大学高等研究院名誉院长。即使在他80多岁的时候，他仍然教授本科课程，并努力培养年轻的物理学人才。)”可知，1999年后杨振宁在清华大学教书并培养人才。故选C。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段“In 2021, Yang Zhenning donated more than 2,000 pieces of his collection, including books, manuscripts and images, to Tsinghua University, which set up a special “Yang Zhenning Resource Room” to preserve these precious materials.(2021年，杨振宁将自己收藏的2000余件物品捐赠给清华大学，其中包括书籍、手稿与影像资料。清华大学为此专门设立了“杨振宁资料室”，用于保存这些珍贵材料。)”可知，杨振宁在2021年向清华大学捐赠了他的藏品。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·青海西宁大通县第二中学·期中）Sawang Janpram, a 105-year-old Thai athlete, recently added four more gold medals to his collection at the 2025 World Masters Games in Chinese Taipei. Since Janpram was the only competitor in the 100-plus age group, his participation itself was enough to secure victories in the 100-meter run, javelin throw, discus throw and shot put. This outstanding achievement brought his total number of World Masters Games medals to 60. “I’m proud he’s brought honor to our family,” said his 73-year-old daughter, Siripan, who also won three medals at the event. The World Masters Games is an international multi-sport event held every four years, similar to the Olympics. What sets it apart is that all participants are 30 years old or older, with competitors divided into age groups. The Games aim to promote continued sports participation among middle-aged and elderly athletes and encourage better health. Janpram began regular exercise after turning 80. According to the Games’ description, he started exercising with Siripan, who practices track and field, after seeing many of his friends become bedridden due to illness. He began competing in sports events at the age of 90. Today, Janpram walks daily, runs three to four times a week, and ensures he gets enough sleep. “When you eat well and sleep well, you will be in a good mood and live a regular life, and naturally, you will be healthy,” he said, He also believes that exercising outside the home is beneficial to the elderly as it allows them to make new friends. The 2025 World Masters Games featured nearly 26,000 athletes from 107 countries. Janpram is unsure if he will participate in the 2027 Games in Japan, stating that it will depend on his health. For now, he plans to continue his regular exercise, whether it is walking near his home or going to the grocery store with Siripan, “I’m so proud of my father that he can still do this and that he is strong,” she said, “People admire him wherever he goes.” 1.What do we know about Janpram in the 2025 World Masters Games? A. He won six medals in total. B. He was younger than all others. C. He was the only one in his age group. D. He competed with his daughter. 2.What is a purpose of the World Masters Games? A. To help teenagers lose weight. B. To hold more sports events in China. C. To train young athletes for the Olympics, D. To inspire the elderly to keep exercising. 3.What does the underlined word “bedridden” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Full of energy. B. Unable to leave bed. C. Sleeping well. D. Doing exercise. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. A 105-Year-Old Athlete’s Journey B. The 2025 World Masters Games C. Elderly Athletes in International Games D. Siripan’s Achievements in Sports Events 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. B　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。主要讲述105岁泰国运动员萨旺·詹普拉姆在2025年世界大师运动会斩获4枚金牌，介绍其运动经历、赛事背景及健康理念。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Since Janpram was the only competitor in the 100-plus age group, his participation itself was enough to secure victories in the 100-meter run, javelin throw, discus throw and shot put.(由于詹普拉姆是100岁以上年龄组的唯一参赛者，他的参赛本身就足以确保在100米跑、标枪、铁饼和铅球项目中获胜。)”可知，他是所在年龄组的唯一参赛者。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The Games aim to promote continued sports participation among middle-aged and elderly athletes and encourage better health.(该赛事旨在促进中老年运动员持续参与体育运动，鼓励他们保持健康。)”可知，世界大师运动会的目的之一是激励老年人坚持锻炼。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“he started exercising with Siripan, who practices track and field, after seeing many of his friends become bedridden due to illness.(看到许多朋友因病……，他开始和从事田径运动的西里潘一起锻炼。)”可知，“bedridden”是促使他锻炼的反面状态，结合“因病”语境，指“无法下床”。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Sawang Janpram, a 105-year-old Thai athlete, recently added four more gold medals to his collection at the 2025 World Masters Games in Chinese Taipei.(105 岁的泰国运动员萨旺・詹普拉姆（Sawang Janpram）近日在 2025 年中国台北世界大师运动会上，为自己的奖牌收藏再添 4 枚金牌)”可知，文章围绕105岁运动员詹普拉姆展开，讲述他的赛事成就、运动起步原因、日常锻炼及未来规划，核心是这位高龄运动员的运动历程。所以标题为“一位 105 岁运动员的逐梦之旅”。故选A项。 主题语境02 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高二上·山西省部分学校·期中）I’ve got to spend a lot of time with my 14-month-old grandson, Ewdin, these days. It’s the first time for me to spend a lot of time with a baby since my own sons were little. It was an eye-opening experience. Ewdin was interested in his new environments. His first experiences of rain. A whole new house with different lights, different floors, and new sets of toys. A different place to sleep, which he didn’t do enough because of all the other new things. Ewdin spent every day exploring and asking questions. Every drawer (抽屉) and cupboard had different kinds of new things. He had to take them out one by one to look at them—sometimes he threw them away, and sometimes he put them back carefully. Checking these drawers made him remember things. His dad had searched the same drawers more than 30 years earlier. What surprised me most was how Ewdin focused for hours. He tried new things and worked to figure out what was going on. With the stacking rings (堆积环), he tried them in different places. On the carpet, a ring stopped quickly. On the kitchen floor, it rolled or spun for a long time. Ewdin did these tests again and again with rings of different sizes, watching every move closely. When we are young, we are great learners because there is so much to discover. Some people keep this spirit all their lives, trying new things, reading and thinking to gain new understanding. Yet, many lose the desire to learn as they age. They rely only on what they know, or try to fit new information into old views. But the world changes every day. What we learned as children or young adults is not enough, and if we stop learning, we fall behind. Take some lessons from little Ewdin. Observe. Listen. Think. Try. These are lessons for success. 1.What can be learned about Ewdin? A. He has a curious mind. B. He prefers to play with old toys. C. He found new things scary. D. He struggled to adapt to changes. 2.Why does the author mention stacking rings in paragraph 3? A. To explain Ewdin’s playing habits. B. To display Ewdin’s endless energy. C. To illustrate Ewdin’s ability to concentrate. D. To show Ewdin’s ways to overcome difficulties. 3.What does the author say about many adults? A. They stick to old views. B. They are often challenged by the young. C. They are poor at observing. D. They fail to communicate with children effectively. 4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To compare. B. To describe. C. To prove. D. To suggest. 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. A　4. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者通过与14个月大的孙子Ewdin相处的经历，感悟到孩子天生具有好奇心和探索精神，并呼吁成年人应保持这种学习精神，不断观察、倾听、思考和尝试。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Ewdin spent every day exploring and asking questions. Every drawer (抽屉) and cupboard had different kinds of new things. He had to take them out one by one to look at them—sometimes he threw them away, and sometimes he put them back carefully.(Ewdin每天都花时间探索和提问。每个抽屉和橱柜里都有各种各样的新东西。他不得不把它们一个一个拿出来看——有时他把它们扔掉，有时又小心地把它们放回去。)”可知，Ewdin对周围的事物充满好奇，喜欢探索和提问，他有一颗好奇的心。故选A。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中“What surprised me most was how Ewdin focused for hours. He tried new things and worked to figure out what was going on. With the stacking rings (堆积环), he tried them in different places.(最让我惊讶的是Ewdin能专注几个小时。他尝试新事物，努力弄清楚发生了什么。他用堆积环，在不同的地方尝试。)”可知，作者提到堆积环是为了展示Ewdin能够长时间专注地做一件事，即他的专注力。故选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Yet, many lose the desire to learn as they age. They rely only on what they know, or try to fit new information into old views.(然而，许多人随着年龄的增长失去了学习的欲望。他们只依赖自己所知道的，或者试图将新信息融入旧观念中。)”可知，许多成年人固守旧观念，不愿意接受新事物。故选A。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Take some lessons from little Ewdin. Observe. Listen. Think. Try. These are lessons for success.(从小Ewdin身上吸取一些教训。观察。倾听。思考。尝试。这些是成功的经验。)”可知，作者写最后一段的目的是建议读者向Ewdin学习，保持观察、倾听、思考和尝试的精神。故选D。 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 （25-26高二上·陕西榆林神木中学·期中）Tove Jansson, the Finnish writer and artist, wrote her first “Moomin” story, featuring a snout-nosed troll (长鼻子精灵) living in a magical land threatened by a rising flood in 1940. This was eventually published in 1945 as The Little Trolls and the Great Flood, the first of nine Moomin books that became Finnish literary classics. The Moomin characters achieved international recognition when Jansson adapted them into a comic series for The Evening News in London in 1954, and saw renewed popularity again in the 1990s with an animated series and feature film. However, Jansson’s life as an artist and peace activist is far less well-known. The newly opened exhibition in Paris, “Houses of Tove Jansson”, aimed to bring more attention to her work and the utopian vision (乌托邦愿景) that influenced it. It featured Moomin illustrations and cartoons, along with Jansson’s paintings, and designs for costumes and sets — many of them expressing a wish for peace and harmony. Exhibit organizer Tuukka Laurila said that many characters in the Moomin series were inspired by Jansson’s personal relationships. Moomin papa and Moomin mother are often seen as representations of Jansson’s parents. Snufkin is inspired by Atos Wirtanen, one of Tove Jansson’s close friends. Born in Helsinki in 1914, Jansson began drawing at a young age and worked with magazines, creating around 100 illustrations. From 1944, she lived for half the year on Klovharun, a tiny island with only one house, enjoying a simple lifestyle and welcoming guests. This open-door friendliness is mirrored in the Moomin stories, where home symbolizes safety yet faces various threats. Laurila shared that “Houses of Tove Jansson” encouraged visitors to explore her creativity and the important topics in her Moomin universe, from friendship to environmental awareness, making her impact significant even today. “She’s describing what we’re currently going through,” she added, “but it’s amazing to think that she wrote these about 80 years ago.” 1.What can we know about the Moomin characters? A. They didn’t appear on the screen. B. Jansson created them with other partners. C. They gained recognition in 1954 around the world. D. They lived in a peaceful and safe land. 2.How do Jansson’s personal relationships affect the creation of the Moomin series? A. By offering Jansson enough funding to support her creation. B. By helping Jansson solve problems in her creation process. C. By providing inspiration for many characters in the Moomin series. D. By helping Jansson promote the Moomin series to audiences worldwide. 3.What did Jansson do on Klovharun? A. She published most of her Moomin books there. B. She held small exhibitions of her paintings. C. She created over 100 illustrations for magazines. D. She lived a simple life and welcomed guests. 4.Which of the following may Laurila agree with? A. Jansson’s works still have important meaning today. B. Jansson’s Moomin stories have little to do with real-life issues. C. The exhibition mentioned failed to show Jansson’s creativity. D. The Moomin characters do not reflect Jansson’s personal life. 【答案】1. C　2. C　3. D　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述在巴黎开幕的展览“托芙·扬松的故居”，向公众展示了芬兰女作家托芙·扬松创作的经典“姆明”系列作品，并讲述了其创作背后的故事和愿景。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The Moomin characters achieved international recognition when Jansson adapted them into a comic series for The Evening News in London in 1954 (1954年，当扬松将姆明角色改编成伦敦《晚间新闻》的漫画系列时，姆明角色获得了国际认可)”可知，姆明角色在1954年获得了国际认可。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Exhibit organizer Tuukka Laurila said that many characters in the Moomin series were inspired by Jansson’s personal relationships. (展览组织者图卡·劳里拉说，姆明系列中的许多角色都受到了扬松个人关系的启发。)”可知，扬松的个人关系为姆明系列中的许多角色提供了灵感。故选C。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“From 1944, she lived for half the year on Klovharun, a tiny island with only one house, enjoying a simple lifestyle and welcoming guests. (从1944年起，她每年有半年时间住在克洛夫哈伦，这是一个只有一座房子的小岛，她享受着简单的生活，欢迎客人的到来。)”可知，扬松在克洛夫哈伦过着简单的生活并欢迎客人。故选D。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Laurila shared that ‘Houses of Tove Jansson’ encouraged visitors to explore her creativity and the important topics in her Moomin universe, from friendship to environmental awareness, making her impact significant even today. (劳里拉分享说，“托芙·扬松的房子”鼓励游客探索她的创造力和姆明世界中的重要主题，从友谊到环保意识，使她的影响即使在今天也很重大。)”可知，劳里拉认为扬松的作品在今天仍然具有重要意义。故选A。 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高二上·山西三晋联盟山西名校·期中）At a summer camp in a Southern California suburb, the grandmas were in charge. Every week, they taught a group of 8-to-14-year- olds life skills like how to cook and sew (缝制). “Loneliness is something that seniors are challenged with, and they love having younger people around them,” said Zainab Hussain, a program manager at Olive Community Services, a nonprofit that hosted the camp to bring teens and elderly adults together. In the camp, a small room was filled with energy as the kids chatted and chewed on snacks. Some grandmas were around and watched, content to just be around the youngsters. Haqiqah Abdul Rahim, one of the grandmas serving as the instructor for sewing, said many kids don’t learn these skills at school, so they’re filling in a gap. She stood in front of the room at the start of the activity, holding up various tools and explaining what they were. Rahim also didn’t get to spend a lot of time with her grandchildren because they didn’t live close. “It is heartwarming to be able to interact with those who love being around you,” Rahim said. The summer camp was held in partnership with the Golden Connections Club, started by14-year-old high school student Leena Albinali. She lived with her grandma but realized other students didn't have the same opportunity to spend as much time with their grandparents. She also learned about ageism (年龄歧视) and other challenges faced by senior adults in one of her classes. “They treat us like we’re their grandchildren,” Albinali said.“ We share what we know about artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives, and the elders share their life stories and advice. One of the most important things they’ve shared with me is to live in the moment, something that’s taken on new meaning for me — The people we have right now are not going to be with us forever.” 1.What is the purpose of the summer camp? A. To teach kids life skills. B. To help seniors fight loneliness. C. To connect generations. D. To educate kids to respect seniors. 2.How does Rahim find her job of teaching sewing in the camp? A. It makes up for the lessons at school. B. It offers career options to kids in future. C. It inspires kids’ interest in her profession. D. It reminds her to contact her grandchildren. 3.What inspired Albinali to set up Golden Connections Club? A. Her school’s support. B. Her own experience. C. Seniors’ common voice. D. Ageism her grandma got. 4.What message does Albinali want to convey in the last paragraph? A. The shared challenges facing generations. B. The curiosity of seniors about technology. C. The wisdom of the seniors’ life experience. D. The enriching exchange across generations. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. B　4. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇新闻报道。美国加州一夏令营由非营利组织与俱乐部合作举办，让老年人教青少年烹饪、缝纫等技能，促进代际互动交流，彼此分享知识与人生智慧。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段““Loneliness is something that seniors are challenged with, and they love having younger people around them,” said Zainab Hussain, a program manager at Olive Community Services, a nonprofit that hosted the camp to bring teens and elderly adults together.(“孤独感是老年人需要应对的问题，而他们很乐意有年轻人陪伴在身边。”奥利夫社区服务组织的项目负责人扎伊纳布·胡赛因说道。该组织是一家非营利机构，举办此次夏令营旨在将青少年和老年人聚集在一起。)”可知，夏令营的目的是连接不同代际的人。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“Haqiqah Abdul Rahim, one of the grandmas serving as the instructor for sewing, said many kids don’t learn these skills at school, so they’re filling in a gap.(哈基卡・阿卜杜勒・拉希姆是担任缝纫指导老师的奶奶之一，她说很多孩子在学校里学不到这些技能，因此她们正在填补这一空白。)”可知，拉希姆认为她教缝纫的工作弥补了学校课程的不足。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“She lived with her grandma but realized other students didn’t have the same opportunity to spend as much time with their grandparents. She also learned about ageism (年龄歧视) and other challenges faced by senior adults in one of her classes.(她和奶奶住在一起，但意识到其他学生没有同样多的机会陪伴祖父母。她还在一门课上了解到年龄歧视和老年人面临的其他挑战。)”可知，阿尔比纳利的个人经历（与奶奶同住、了解到其他学生和老年人的困境）促使她成立俱乐部。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“We share what we know about artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives, and the elders share their life stories and advice.(我们分享我们所知道的人工智能及其对生活的影响，而长辈们分享他们的人生故事和建议。)”可知，阿尔比纳利想传达的是代际之间的丰富交流——年轻人分享科技知识，老年人分享人生智慧。故选D项。 主题语境03 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高二上·山西大学附属中学·期中）As this year draws to a close, I still remember the fear I felt on a bright Saturday morning in late September, at a five-kilometer race in Clarkston, Georgia, as I waited for my 11-year-old son at the finish line. I knew he could run a 5k in about 30 minutes. When I didn't see him at the 35-minute mark, I began to wonder what had gone wrong. Had he gotten lost? Was he hit by a car? About an hour earlier, when we drove into town, my son noticed an insect on my car. It was bright green, no longer than a fingernail. And it was friendly. This little green thing hopped onto my son's finger, where it stayed for a long, long time. It stayed so long that we eventually gave it a name: Little Friend. A few minutes before the race, Little Friend jumped off my son’s hand and landed on the sidewalk. But pedestrian traffic was heavy and unpredictable. Little Friend was in danger. So my son knelt and reached out his hand. Little Friend came back. The race was about to start, and the tiny green insect was in for a wild ride. My son would run fast, and the race would be long, and his arms would swing, and Little Friend would eventually be shaken off. “You will lose Little Friend,” I told him. My son nodded, treating the moment with appropriate seriousness. The race began, and I lost sight of him. The excitement at the finish line gave way to anxiety when my son did not show up. I kept asking people if they'd seen him. No one had. And beyond the 40-minute mark, I was in a panic. But there he was, thank goodness, just ahead of the 45-minute mark. And there was Little Friend, riding on the upper crook of his right thumb like a very small captain on a very tall ship. My predictions had been wrong. My son had not run fast, and he had not lost Little Friend. And these two facts seemed somehow related. He blamed a cold he was getting over. I suspected it was more than that, but I didn’t question him too much about it. We walked back to the car, smiling, and found some bushes in the parking lot that seemed like a good place for my son to drop off Little Friend. “Be free,” my son said, and gently put it in the bushes. My son knew the truth. Sometimes life gives you something beautiful, a fragile, short-lived treasure in your hand. There is no need to rush ahead. Treat it gently. Enjoy each moment. Hold on while you can. One day my son will leave too, running off on his own adventure. 1.How did the writer probably feel when he finally saw his son appear in sight? A. Relieved. B. Depressed. C. Satisfied. D. Disappointed. 2.The son failed to run as fast as his father had expected probably because ________. A. he was lost B. he was recovering from a cold C. he was afraid to lose the tiny insect D. he was slowed down by the heavy traffic 3.As for the way his son treated Little Friend, the writer is ________. A. indifferent B. anxious C. appreciative D. doubtful 4.What will the writer most probably do after the race? A. Treasure every moment he has with his son. B. Encourage his son to take more adventures. C. Tell his son to take races seriously. D. Get more insects for his son. 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. C　4. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者的儿子为了一个捡到的小虫子“小朋友”放弃跑步比赛，并最终放“小朋友”自由，这让作者意识到有时候，生活给你一些美丽的东西，是你手中脆弱的、短暂的财富。没有必要匆匆忙忙。温柔地对待它，享受每一刻。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第十段“But there he was, thank goodness, just ahead of the 45-minute mark.(但谢天谢地，他就在45分钟前出现了)”可推知，当作者终于看到他的儿子出现在他的视线里时，他可能感到如释重负。故选A。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“My son would run fast, and the race would be long, and his arms would swing, and Little Friend would eventually be shaken off.(我的儿子会跑得很快，比赛会很长，他的手臂会摆动，小朋友最终会被甩掉了)”第五段““You will lose Little Friend,” I told him.( “你会失去小朋友的，”我告诉他)”、文章第六段“My son nodded, treating the moment with appropriate seriousness.(我儿子点了点头，以适当的严肃态度对待这个时刻)”以及文章第十二段“My son had not run fast, and he had not lost Little Friend. And these two facts seemed somehow related. He blamed a cold he was getting over. I suspected it was more than that, but I didn’t question him too much about it.(我的儿子没有跑得快，他也没有失去小朋友。这两个事实似乎有某种联系。他把这归咎于他正在康复的感冒。我怀疑不止如此，但我没有问他太多)”可推知，儿子没有像父亲期望的那样跑得快，可能是因为他害怕失去那只小虫子。故选C。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第四段“We walked back to the car, smiling, and found some bushes in the parking lot that seemed like a good place for my son to drop off Little Friend.(我们微笑着走回车上，在停车场发现了一些灌木丛，我儿子把小朋友送到那里似乎是个好地方)”、文章倒数第三段““Be free,” my son said, and gently put it in the bushes.(“自由吧，”儿子说着，轻轻地把它放在灌木丛里)”以及文章倒数第二段“My son knew the truth. Sometimes life gives you something beautiful, a fragile, short-lived treasure in your hand. There is no need to rush ahead. Treat it gently. Enjoy each moment.(我儿子知道真相。有时候，生活给你一些美丽的东西，是你手中脆弱的、短暂的财富。没有必要匆匆忙忙。温柔地对待它。享受每一刻)”可推知，作者对儿子对待小朋友的方式感到欣赏。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“My son knew the truth. Sometimes life gives you something beautiful, a fragile, short-lived treasure in your hand. There is no need to rush ahead. Treat it gently. Enjoy each moment. Hold on while you can.(我儿子知道真相。有时候，生活给你一些美丽的东西，是你手中脆弱的、短暂的财富。没有必要匆匆忙忙。温柔地对待它。享受每一刻。趁你还能撑下去)”和文章最后一段“One day my son will leave too, running off on his own adventure.(总有一天，我的儿子也会离开，开始他自己的冒险)”可推知，作者在比赛之后可能会珍惜和儿子在一起的每一刻。故选A。 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高二上·陕西榆林靖边中学·期中）Have you ever heard of the Internet hashtag (话题标签) “20 minutes for parks”? It refers to a theory that suggests that spending just 20 minutes in a park each day can help reduce stress, no matter how you choose to spend that time. In the Douban interest group “We Love Strolling in the Park”, enthusiasts from both home and abroad share their park experiences, post photos, and offer recommendations and reviews of parks. Huang Bingbing, a Shenzhen-based practitioner (实践者) of this idea, began visiting the small park located just downstairs from her company office during her weekday lunch breaks over three years ago. “On that piece of grass, I could connect with living plants and animals. It allowed me to refresh my mind and heal from the stress of work,” Huang explained. Huang believes that parks are private spaces. She considers herself a shy person, and parks serve as the perfect recharging spot for introverts. She often spends time alone in parks, free from worrying about social interactions. At the same time, parks also serve as public spaces. Cheng Yuyan, 25, the founder of the “We Love Strolling in the Park” interest group that Huang follows, observed something interesting during her visits to parks in America. She noticed that many park benches were donated by local residents and featured the donors’ nameplates. Additionally, many parks offered guidebooks detailing the history, geography, and blooming schedules of the plants within. Inspired by these practices, Cheng believes people can further deepen their connection with parks by fostering (培养) a sense of ownership. She plans to encourage members of her Douban group to adopt similar responsibilities. “I hope this group shows more social responsibility. Each of us can become a guardian and contributor to the parks and our city,” she said. 1.Why does the author write the first paragraph? A. To show the types of parks. B. To describe a scene. C. To compare scientists’ opinions. D. To lead into the topic. 2.What do Huang’s words show in Paragraph 3? A. The benefits she got from visiting the park. B. The main business of her company. C. Her opinions about the interest group. D. The reason why she worked in the company. 3.What can be known about parks in America? A. They provided a place for charging the cars. B. They often gave rewards to those who often took a walk. C. They never accepted park benches donated by people. D. They offered guidebooks with detailed information about plants. 4.What does Cheng Yuyan plan to do? A. To promote indoor activities. B. To protect and support parks. C. To exchange park experiences. D. To call on people to protect the environment. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. D　4. B 【解析】【导语】 文章介绍了“公园20分钟”减压理念，结合两位爱好者的经历，讲述公园兼具独处休憩与公共属性，倡导大家守护共建公园。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段“Have you ever heard of the Internet hashtag (话题标签) “20 minutes for parks”? It refers to a theory that suggests that spending just 20 minutes in a park each day can help reduce stress, no matter how you choose to spend that time. (你听说过网络话题标签“公园20分钟”吗？这一理念认为，每日在公园停留短短二十分钟，无论以何种方式度过，都有助于舒缓压力。)”并结合后文可知，第一段介绍了“公园20分钟”减压理论，以此自然地引出下文关于人们逛公园的经历、感受以及对公园的责任等核心内容，因此，第一段的目的是引入主题。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中黄所说的话“It allowed me to refresh my mind and heal from the stress of work (它让我头脑清醒，从工作压力中恢复过来)”可知，她的话明确展示了她从逛公园中获得的身心放松等好处。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“Additionally, many parks offered guidebooks detailing the history, geography, and blooming schedules of the plants within. (此外，许多公园提供指南，详细介绍里面植物的历史、地理和开花时间表。)”可知，美国的公园会提供包含植物详细信息的指南。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“She plans to encourage members of her Douban group to adopt similar responsibilities.(她计划鼓励豆瓣小组的成员承担类似的责任。)”和“Each of us can become a guardian and contributor to the parks and our city (我们每个人都可以成为公园和我们城市的守护者和贡献者)”可知，她计划鼓励小组成员成为公园的守护者和贡献者，去保护和支持公园。 主题语境05 人与自然-宇宙探索 （25-26高二上·山西省部分学校·期中）On April 14, 2025, the company Blue Origin sent its spaceship RSS Kármán Line into space. This spaceship carried the first all-women group to space. Before this, only Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova went to space alone in 1963. The New Shepard system used in Monday’s flight is designed for “space tourism”. The flight carried six women into space. Each of the passengers is well-known in her field. Though the six women were officially the “crew” of the task, the spacecraft flew completely by itself. None of the women had any duties on the flight. The spacecraft that took off from Texas would last just 10 minutes and 21 seconds. That may not sound much like a trip into space, but the spacecraft reached a height of 66 miles above sea level. That is well above the Kármán line, which is generally considered the edge of space. The Kármán line is 62 miles above sea level. Although the spaceflight marked a historic milestone in certain aspects, it has faced some criticism (指责). Many argue that the trip is a waste of money. They say it is just a big advertisement for Blue Origin. Some people point out that over 100 women have already gone to space — not just for a joyride, but to do actual work. But some people hold the opposite opinion, saying it sends an important message. Aisha Bowe, an aerospace engineer who used to work for NASA, says it’s important for young people to get a sense of what’s possible. She says in high school she was encouraged to get a job of doing makeup. Instead, she earned two degrees in aerospace engineering. She says the trip “is bigger than the criticism. ” 1.What can we learn about Blue Origin’s trip into space? A. It lasted shorter than scheduled. B. No pilots were in the spacecraft. C. All passengers were space experts. D. It was funded by a Russian company. 2.In what aspect do many people question about Blue Origin’s spaceflight? A. Its real purpose. B. Its selection of passengers. C. Its safety for the group. D. Its disturbance to space exploration. 3.What does Aisha Bowe think of the space trip? A. Meaningless. B. Costly. C. Encouraging. D. Smooth. 4.What would be the best title for the text? A. The Achievement of Blue Origin in Space B. Blue Origin Sends Six Women into Space C. The New Shepard System’s First Test Flight D. Women Have Played a Role in Space Exploration 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. C　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。2025年4月14日，蓝色起源公司成功执行其首次全女性乘组飞行任务，将6名来自不同领域的著名女性送上太空。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Though the six women were officially the “crew” of the task, the spacecraft flew completely by itself. None of the women had any duties on the flight.(尽管这六名女性正式成为该任务的“机组人员”，但飞船完全自主飞行。这些女性在飞船上没有任何职责)”可知，飞船全程自动飞行，这六位女性在飞行过程中无需承担任何操作职责，因此船上没有真正的飞行员。故选B。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“They say it is just a big advertisement for Blue Origin. Some people point out that over 100 women have already gone to space — not just for a joyride, but to do actual work.(他们说这只是蓝色起源的一个大广告。有人指出，已经有100多名女性去了太空——不仅仅是为了兜风，而是为了做实际的工作)”可知，许多人认为这次任务只是蓝色起源的一次广告，还有人另外一些人指出之前去太空的100多名女性不仅仅是为了兜风，而是为了做实际工作，这些都是质疑蓝色起源这次飞行任务的目的。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Aisha Bowe, an aerospace engineer who used to work for NASA, says it’s important for young people to get a sense of what’s possible. She says in high school she was encouraged to get a job of doing makeup. Instead, she earned two degrees in aerospace engineering. She says the trip “is bigger than the criticism.”(曾为美国国家航空航天局工作的航空航天工程师Aisha Bowe表示，这对年轻人了解可能的事物很重要。她说，在高中时，她被鼓励找一份化妆的工作。相反，她获得了两个航空航天工程学位。她说这次旅行“比批评更重要”)”可知，Aisha Bowe表示让年轻人感受到可能性至关重要，还提到自己突破他人对职业的刻板建议、投身航天工程，最后认为此次任务的意义远超批评声，这些都体现出她认为这次旅行能给人带来鼓励，是“鼓舞人心的”。故选C。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“On April 14, 2025, the company Blue Origin sent its spaceship RSS Kármán Line into space. This spaceship carried the first all-women group to space.(2025年4月14日，蓝色起源公司将其宇宙飞船RSS卡门线送入太空。这艘宇宙飞船将第一个全女性团体送入太空)”和第二段的“The flight carried six women into space.(这次飞行将六名女性送入太空)”可知，本文介绍了美国蓝色起源公司成功执行其首次全女性乘组飞行任务，将6名来自不同领域的著名女性送上太空，这次飞行既受到了批评和质疑，也获得了肯定和赞扬。因此B项“蓝色起源将6名女性送入太空”最适合作本文标题。故选B。 主题语境01 人与社会-科学与技术 （25-26高二上·山西大学附属中学·期中）Imagine you can open your fridge, open an app on your phone and immediately know which items will go bad soon. This is one of the applications that a new technology developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego would enable. The technology combines a chip (芯片) integrated into product packaging and a software update on your phone. The phone becomes capable of identifying objects based on signals the chip sends out from specific frequencies, in this case Bluetooth or WiFi. In an industrial setting, a smartphone equipped with the software update could be used as a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader. The work uses breakthroughs in backscatter (反向散射) communication, which uses signals already generated by your smartphone and re-directs them back in a format your phone can understand. Effectively, this technique uses less power than the latest technology to generate WiFi signals. The custom chip, which is roughly the size of a grain of sand and costs only a few pennies to produce, needs so little power that it can be entirely powered by LTE signals, a technique for wireless broadband communication for mobile devices. The chip turns Bluetooth signals into WiFi signals, which can in turn be detected by a smartphone with that specific software update. The technology’s broader promise is the development of devices that do not need batteries because they can harvest power from LTE signals instead. This in turn would lead to devices that are significantly less expensive and last longer, said Dinesh Bharadia, one of the paper’s senior authors. “E-waste, especially batteries, is one of the biggest problems the planet is facing, after climate change,” Bharadia said. For future research, the team will integrate this technology into other projects to demonstrate its capabilities, and they also hope to commercialize it, either through a startup or through an industry partner. 1.How does the chip interact with the phone? A. By providing power for the phone. B. By producing LTE signals for the phone. C. By giving Bluetooth signals to the phone. D. By sending WiFi signals back to the phone. 2.What is the potential of the technology according to Bharadia? A. Reducing e-waste. B. Making batteries cheap. C. Supplying power to LTE signals. D. Decreasing the cost of LTE signals. 3.What will the team do in the future? A. Invest in new technologies. B. Bring the technology to market. C. Improve the quality of the device. D. Commercialize more research projects. 4.Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. New technology turns smartphones into RFID readers B. Smartphones need to be equipped with software updates C. RFID readers obtain new chips and have new functions D. Backscatter communication makes the best of smartphones 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. B　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了加州大学圣地亚哥分校的工程师们开发的一种新技术，该技术结合了集成在产品包装中的芯片和手机上的软件更新，使人们可以通过打开冰箱或手机应用程序立即知道哪些物品即将变质。文章介绍了这项技术的原理、应用和未来发展。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中“The phone becomes capable of identifying objects based on signals the chip sends out from specific frequencies, in this case Bluetooth or WiFi. (手机可以根据芯片从特定频率发出的信号来识别物体，在里是蓝牙或WiFi信号。)”和第四段中“The chip turns Bluetooth signals into WiFi signals, which can in turn be detected by a smartphone with that specific software update. (该芯片将蓝牙信号转换为WiFi信号，然后可以被安装了特定软件更新的智能手机检测到。)”可推知，芯片通过向手机发送WiFi信号来与手机互动。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段中“The technology’s broader promise is the development of devices that do not need batteries because they can harvest power from LTE signals instead. This in turn would lead to devices that are significantly less expensive that last longer, said Dinesh Bharadia (这项技术更广阔的前景是开发不需要电池的设备，因为它们可以从LTE信号中获取电力。迪内什·巴拉迪亚说，这反过来又会导致设备价格大幅降低，使用寿命更长)”和第六段中Bharadia的话“E-waste, especially batteries, is one of the biggest problems the planet is facing, after climate change (继气候变化之后，电子垃圾，尤其是电池，是地球面临的最大问题之一)”可知，Bharadia认为可以利用这项技术开发不需要电池的设备，由此推知，电池的减少也就意味着电子垃圾的减少。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“For future research, the team will integrate this technology into other projects to demonstrate its capabilities, and they also hope to commercialize it, either through a startup or through an industry partner. (对于未来的研究，该团队将把这项技术整合到其他项目中，以展示其能力，他们还希望通过创业公司或行业合作伙伴将其商业化。)”可知，这个团队将会把这项技术推向市场，使其商业化。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Imagine you can open your fridge, open an app on your phone and immediately know which items will go bad soon. (想象一下，你可以打开冰箱，打开手机上的一个应用程序，立即知道哪些食物很快就会变质。)”和第二段中“The technology combines a chip (芯片) integrated into product packaging and a software update on your phone. The phone becomes capable of identifying objects based on signals the chip sends out from specific frequencies, in this case Bluetooth or WiFi. In an industrial setting, a smartphone equipped with the software update could be used as a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader. (这项技术结合了集成在产品包装中的芯片和手机上的软件更新。手机可以根据芯片从特定频率发出的信号来识别物体，在这种情况下是蓝牙或WiFi。在工业环境中，安装了软件更新的智能手机可以用作射频识别(RFID)阅读器。)”可知，文章介绍了一项新的技术可以将手机变成射频识别(RFID)阅读器。因此“新技术将智能手机变成RFID阅读器”是文章最佳标题。故选A项。 主题语境02 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高二上·山西卓越大联考·期中）For many, Olympic success is defined by gold, silver, and bronze. But author Doug Levy challenges that idea in his new book, Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar. Levy, who grew up on both the East and West Coasts, understands the power of different perspectives. His book, released on Jan. 28, profiles thirteen Olympic athletes from six continents, sharing their battles against injury, adversity (逆境) and even other factors. His research focused on competitors who didn’t necessarily win medals but demonstrated extraordinary courage, resilience, and sportsmanship. “I’ve always loved the Olympics,” Levy said. “But I’ve felt we only get part of the picture of what truly happens. We focus so much on the medalists — who absolutely deserve it — that we miss the deeper, often more heroic journeys happening behind the scenes.” Among the featured stories is that of Manteo Mitchell, who finished his relay race despite breaking his leg halfway, and Gabriela Andersen Schiess and John Stephen Akhwari, whose determination carried them to the finish line in marathons against all odds. The book also explores the broader impact of the Olympics, with two additional chapters dedicated to the efforts behind bringing and restoring Olympic venues. It also challenges traditional definitions of heroism, urging readers to reconsider what it means to be a true role model. “True heroes don’t seek attention or applause,” Levy said. “They just do what they believe is right, whether it’s on the Olympic stage or in everyday life — like teachers, healthcare workers, and delivery drivers who kept the world running during the pandemic.” Levy acknowledged that some readers may question his choice of athletes, but he hopes the book inspires people to look beyond medals when considering an athlete’s legacy. As the Paris 2024 Olympics fade into memory and the world looks ahead to the 2026 Winter Games, Hero Redefined offers a fresh perspective on what it truly means to compete on the world’s biggest stage. For more information, visit http://www.authordouglevy.com. 1.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A. Levy’s insight of Olympic spirit. B. The release of Levy’s latest book. C. Levy’s life experience in America. D. The traditional description of medalists. 2.Why does the author mention the athletes in Paragraph 3? A. To define a concept. B. To share some hints. C. To lead in a new topic. D. To introduce some examples. 3.What does the underlined word “acknowledged” in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Admitted. B. Suspected. C. Promised. D. Realized. 4.Where is the text probably taken from? A. A science magazine. B. A travel blog. C. A sports ad. D. An online newspaper. 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. A　4. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了道格・利维的新书《重新定义英雄》，探讨了奥运会中超越奖牌的英雄内涵。 (1)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“Levy, who grew up on both the East and West Coasts, understands the power of different perspectives. His book, released on Jan. 28, profiles thirteen Olympic athletes from six continents, sharing their battles against injury, adversity and even other factors. His research focused on competitors who didn’t necessarily win medals but demonstrated extraordinary courage, resilience, and sportsmanship.(利维在东西海岸长大，深知不同视角带来的影响。他于1月28日出版的这本书，描绘了来自六大洲的13位奥运选手的形象，讲述了他们与伤病、逆境以及其他诸多因素抗争的故事。他的研究聚焦于那些未必获得奖牌，但展现出非凡勇气、韧性和体育精神的选手)”以及利维的言论可知，该段核心围绕利维对奥运精神的独特见解展开，既介绍了新书内容，也表达了他对奥运选手评价标准的看法。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Among the featured stories is that of Manteo Mitchell, who finished his relay race despite breaking his leg halfway, and Gabriela Andersen Schiess and John Stephen Akhwari, whose determination carried them to the finish line in marathons against all odds.(书中的经典故事包括曼特奥・米切尔 —— 他在接力赛中途腿部骨折，却依然完成了比赛；还有加夫列拉・安徒生・席斯和约翰・斯蒂芬・阿克瓦里，他们凭借坚定的意志，克服重重困难，跑完了马拉松全程)”可知，这些运动员都是书中重点介绍的人物，作者提及他们是为了举例说明书中所刻画的、未获奖牌却极具英雄气概的奥运选手形象。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第五段中的 “Levy acknowledged that some readers may question his choice of athletes, but he hopes the book inspires people to look beyond medals when considering an athlete’s legacy.(利维……，有些读者可能会质疑他对运动员的选择，但他希望这本书能启发人们在评价运动员的成就时，不要只盯着奖牌)”可知，前后句为转折关系，后句表达他的期望，前句应是利维对可能出现的质疑的坦诚态度。由此猜测，acknowledged在此处意为“承认”，与Admitted“承认”同义。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“As the Paris 2024 Olympics fade into memory and the world looks ahead to the 2026 Winter Games, Hero Redefined offers a fresh perspective on what it truly means to compete on the world’s biggest stage. For more information, visit http://www.authordouglevy.com.(随着2024年巴黎奥运会成为回忆，世界正展望2026年冬奥会，《重新定义英雄》这本书为我们提供了一个全新的视角，让我们思考在这个世界最大的舞台上竞争的真正意义。如需了解更多信息，请访问网址http://www.authordouglevy.com)”可知，文章介绍了新书内容、核心观点，还包含出版背景和官方网址，符合网络报纸的文体特征。故选D项。 主题语境03 人与自然-环境 （25-26高二上·陕西汉中十校·期中）The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has announced plans to take a limited amount of water from rivers that feed Mono Lake this year, a step that environmentalists say will help build on a recent rise in the lake’s level over the last year. DWP said it plans to import 4,500 acre-feet of water from the Mono Basin’s current year runoff (径流), the same amount that was diverted (外调) the previous year, and enough to supply about 18,000 households for a year. DWP officials detailed their expected water diversions from the region of the Eastern Sierra in an annual plan, which began in April. Environmentalists praised the decision by city officials as an important step. “It’s a historic decision in the history of Mono Lake,” said Mark Gold, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Environmentalists said it’s the first time in 30 years that city officials have announced plans to take less water than the maximum amount allowed under a 1994 ruling by the State Water Resources Control Board. However, DWP said in the plan that it will review water conditions in November, and at that point could still decide to import additional water if necessary, up to the limit of 16,000 acre-feet. The city has been diverting water from the Mono Basin since 1941, transporting it south through the Los Angeles Aqueduct. For decades, diverting water from the area’s rivers led to a sharp drop in the lake. Mono Lake houses endangered birds such as Wilson’s phalaropes, which feed on the insects near the lake. “The decision by city officials opens the door to have that conversation about how we go forward in the years ahead and make sure we achieve the protection at Mono Lake,” Gold said. 1.Why did DWP announce the plans about Mono Lake? A. To supply water to more families. B. To stop the rainwater flowing to it. C. To reduce the loss caused by floods. D. To make its water return to normal. 2.What will DWP probably do this November? A. Limit the water in the lake. B. Revise its plan as needed. C. Increase the price of water. D. Put an end to a 1994 policy. 3.What did Gold think of the water decision? A. It will be applied to other fields. B. It will threaten other native wildlife. C. It is good for the local ecosystem. D. It is protested by the city officials. 4.In which part of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Environment. B. Technology. C. Education. D. History. 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. C　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了洛杉矶水电局（DWP）宣布计划从流入莫诺湖的河流中抽取有限量的水，这一举措得到了环保主义者的赞扬，认为这将有助于莫诺湖水位在去年上升的基础上继续上升。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has announced plans to take a limited amount of water from rivers that feed Mono Lake this year, a step that environmentalists say will help build on a recent rise in the lake’s level over the last year.(洛杉矶水电局（DWP）宣布了今年从流入莫诺湖的河流中抽取有限水量的计划，环保人士称这一举措将助力延续去年该湖水位近期上涨的趋势)”可知，DWP宣布关于莫诺湖的计划是为了使其水位恢复正常。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“However, DWP said in the plan that it will review water conditions in November, and at that point could still decide to import additional water if necessary, up to the limit of 16,000 acre-feet.(不过，DWP在计划中称，将在11月评估水资源状况，届时若有必要，仍可能决定额外调水，最高可调水量为1.6万英亩英尺)”可知，DWP计划在11月评估水资源状况，并可能根据需要调整调水量（如增加调水），即DWP可能在今年11月根据需要修改其计划。故选B。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中““The decision by city officials opens the door to have that conversation about how we go forward in the years ahead and make sure we achieve the protection at Mono Lake,” Gold said.(Gold说：“市政府官员的决定为我们开启了对话之门，让我们得以探讨未来几年如何推进工作，确保实现对莫诺湖的保护。”)”以及前文提到莫诺湖是濒危鸟类栖息地可推知，Gold认为这项关于水的决定对当地的生态系统是有益的。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中“The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has announced plans to take a limited amount of water from rivers that feed Mono Lake this year, a step that environmentalists say will help build on a recent rise in the lake’s level over the last year.(洛杉矶水电局（DWP）宣布了今年从流入莫诺湖的河流中抽取有限水量的计划，环保人士称这一举措将助力延续去年该湖水位近期上涨的趋势)”结合全文内容可知，文章围绕洛杉矶水电局的调水计划对莫诺湖水位、生态系统（如濒危鸟类栖息地）的影响展开，核心讨论水资源管理与环境保护的关系，由此推断，文章可能出现在报纸的“环境”版面。故选A。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $