专题03 阅读理解（说明文）（期中真题汇编，河北专用）高一英语上学期

专题03 阅读理解（说明文） 主题语境01 人与社会-中国文化 （25-26高一上·河北六校联合体·期中）The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, is one of the most important traditional holidays in China. It is a time for family reunions, much like Thanksgiving in the West. The festival’s core themes are unity, harmony, and giving thanks for the harvest. The most iconic symbol of the festival is the mooncake, a rich, round pastry typically filled with sweet bean paste or lotus seed paste and salted egg yolks. The round shape symbolizes completeness and family reunion. Under the bright full moon, families gather to enjoy mooncakes, admire the moon, and share stories. However, traditions are evolving. While the essence of family remains central, new customs are emerging. For instance, with many young people working far from home, virtual family gatherings via video call have become common. Eco-friendly and health-conscious mooncakes with less sugar and innovative fillings are also gaining popularity. Despite these modern twists, the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival remains unchanged. It continues to be a powerful cultural force that strengthens family bonds and connects Chinese people worldwide to their heritage. 1.What is the primary purpose of the Mid-Autumn Festival? A. To celebrate the beginning of autumn. B. To encourage the eating of mooncakes. C. To honor the ancient Chinese poets. D. To promote family gathering and harmony. 2.Why is the mooncake round in shape? A. Because it is easy to make and carry. B. Because it represents the full moon and completeness. C. Because it is a tradition from Western countries. D. Because it cooks evenly in the oven. 3.What is a modern change in the celebration of the festival? A. The festival is no longer considered important. B. Families have stopped eating mooncakes. C. Virtual reunions are used to connect distant family members. D. People only celebrate it with their friends instead of family. 4.What can be inferred from the passage about traditional festivals? A. Their forms may change, but their core values can remain. B. They are becoming less popular among young people. C. They are resisted by modern society. D. Their customs never change over time. 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. C　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国中秋节的时间、核心主题、传统习俗及现代演变，强调其核心精神始终不变。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It is a time for family reunions, much like Thanksgiving in the West. The festival’s core themes are unity, harmony, and giving thanks for the harvest.(这是一个家庭团聚的时刻，很像西方的感恩节。中秋节的核心主题是团圆、和谐与感恩丰收)”可知，中秋节的主要目的是促进家庭团聚与和谐。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The round shape symbolizes completeness and family reunion.(圆形象征着圆满和家庭团聚)”可知，月饼做成圆形是因为它代表圆满与家庭团聚。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“While the essence of family remains central, new customs are emerging. For instance, with many young people working far from home, virtual family gatherings via video call have become common.(虽然家庭的核心本质依然不变，但新的习俗正在兴起。例如，由于许多年轻人离家工作，通过视频通话进行虚拟家庭团聚已变得普遍)”可知，中秋节庆祝方式的现代变化之一是虚拟团聚成为异地家庭成员的连接方式。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段“However, traditions are evolving. While the essence of family remains central, new customs are emerging.(然而，传统正在不断演变。尽管家庭的核心本质依然是节日的核心，但新的习俗正在逐渐兴起)”和第四段“Despite these modern twists, the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival remains unchanged.(尽管有这些现代变化，中秋节的精神依然不变)”可推知，传统节日的形式可能会随时代变化，但核心价值观（如家庭团聚、和谐）可以保持不变。故选A项。 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高一上·河北枣强中学·期中）Why do we travel around the world? There are certainly as many reasons to go on a world tour as there are world travelers. And if you are reading these lines, it is because you may already have yours. We travel to have time which we often lack (缺少) in our daily lives to admire a sunset, to meet new people, to go hiking for several days, or just to do nothing. To meet people from all over the world and to learn more about their culture and way of life are two main reasons. To gain new experiences and to get out of the well-known comfort zone are other reasons. Now that you have a good reason and make the decision to go on a round-the-world trip, all you have to do is to prepare your trip around the world. To be honest, we love this period of travel preparations. We spend our time reading travel blogs, sharing our desires for destinations and things to do during the journey. It is a very exciting time before our journey gets started. However, there are certainly less fun aspects of the preparations for a round-the-world trip, like the money things. You may ask yourself, “How much does a round-the-world trip cost?” The budget (预算) for such a trip will depend on many factors such as your travel style, the destinations you want to visit, activities, accommodations, airline tickets, visas and so on. But don’t worry, you don’t need to be a millionaire to go around the world. And we’re here to help you. We have written all the important steps in preparing for a long distance trip in our new book Destination Tour du Monde. 1.Why do people travel according to the text? A. To buy gifts. B. To enjoy the time they rarely have. C. To avoid doing homework. D. To become travel bloggers. 2.What did the author think of the travel preparation period? A. Difficult. B. Boring. C. Perfect. D. Amazing. 3.What should be considered in the budget for a round-the-world trip? A. The spots you plan to visit. B. The travel blogs you follow. C. The gifts you buy after the trip. D. The cameras you take with you. 4.What will the author probably talk about next? A. Reasons for being a writer. B. Stories of famous travelers. C. Planning examples in the book. D. Recommendation of restaurants. 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. A　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。作者先列举人们环游世界的种种理由，然后分享了自己对“行前准备期”的喜爱、指出预算方面的顾虑，最后推出了新书为读者解决规划难题。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“We travel to have time which we often lack (缺少) in our daily lives to admire a sunset, to meet new people, to go hiking for several days, or just to do nothing. To meet people from all over the world and to learn more about their culture and way of life are two main reasons. To gain new experiences and to get out of the well-known comfort zone are other reasons.(我们旅行是为了能拥有那些在日常生活中常常缺失的闲暇时光，比如欣赏日落、结识新朋友、进行数日的徒步旅行，或者只是无所事事。与来自世界各地的人们交流，并更多地了解他们的文化与生活方式是两大主要原因。获得新的体验以及走出熟悉的舒适圈则是其他原因)”可知，旅行是为了享受难得拥有的时间。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“It is a very exciting time before our journey gets started.(在我们的旅程即将启程之前，这是一个非常令人兴奋的时刻)”可知，作者认为旅行准备阶段非常棒。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“The budget (预算) for such a trip will depend on many factors such as your travel style, the destinations you want to visit, activities, accommodations, airline tickets, visas and so on.(此次旅行的预算会受到诸多因素的影响，比如您的旅行方式、您想去的旅游目的地、活动安排、住宿条件、机票费用、签证费用等等)”可知，所去目的地是在考虑预算时应被考虑在内的因素。故选A。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“We have written all the important steps in preparing for a long distance trip in our new book Destination Tour du Monde.(我们在新出版的《环球之旅》一书中详细记录了进行长途旅行所应遵循的重要步骤)”可推知，作者接下来可能会谈论书中的规划示例。故选C。 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北六校联合体·期中）Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept of science fiction; it is rapidly changing our daily lives. From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation systems on Netflix and Taobao, AI is here to make our lives more convenient. However, like any powerful tool, it comes with its own set of challenges. One major benefit of AI is its efficiency. It can process vast amounts of data much faster than any human, leading to breakthroughs in fields like medical research and climate forecasting. In our homes, smart devices powered by AI can control lighting, temperature, and security, saving us time and energy. Yet, the rise of AI also raises important questions. Will AI take away jobs? While it’s true that some repetitive jobs may be automated, AI is also creating new roles that require skills in managing and working alongside intelligent systems. Another concern is data privacy. As AI systems learn from our data, who has access to this information, and how is it being used? The key is not to fear AI but to understand and guide its development. By focusing on education and creating clear rules, we can ensure that AI serves humanity positively. 1.How does the author introduce AI in the first paragraph? A. By comparing it with science fiction. B. By listing its various applications. C. By discussing its technical problems. D. By describing its complex development process. 2.What is a positive effect of AI mentioned in the text? A. It guarantees everyone’s job security. B. It processes data quickly and accurately. C. It has solved the problem of climate change. D. It makes all home devices free of charge. 3.What is the main concern associated with AI discussed in the passage? A. Its high cost of development. B. Its inability to understand human emotions. C. Its potential threat to employment and privacy. D. Its slow learning speed in new environments. 4.What is the author’s overall attitude towards the development of AI? A. Fearful and opposed. B. Doubtful and cautious. C. Objective and hopeful. D. Indifferent and neutral. 【答案】1. B　2. B　3. C　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨人工智能的广泛应用、积极作用、引发的担忧及作者对其发展的客观态度。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation systems on Netflix and Taobao, AI is here to make our lives more convenient.(从Siri和Alexa等语音助手到Netflix和淘宝上的推荐系统，人工智能正让我们的生活更加便捷。)”可知，作者通过列举人工智能在语音助手、影视和电商平台推荐系统等方面的具体应用，引出人工智能这一主题。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“One major benefit of AI is its efficiency. It can process vast amounts of data much faster than any human, leading to breakthroughs in fields like medical research and climate forecasting.(人工智能的一个主要优势是其高效性。它能比人类更快地处理大量数据，在医学研究和气候预测等领域带来突破。)”可知，人工智能的积极影响之一是处理数据快速高效.故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Will AI take away jobs?... Another concern is data privacy.(人工智能会夺走工作吗？……另一个担忧是数据隐私。)”可知，文章讨论的与人工智能相关的主要担忧是其对就业的潜在威胁和数据隐私问题。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。通读全文，作者既在第一段和第二段介绍了人工智能的广泛应用和高效性等积极方面，又在第三段客观指出了其引发的就业和隐私担忧，最后在第四段提出“关键不是害怕人工智能，而是理解并引导其发展”，强调通过教育和制定规则确保人工智能对人类产生积极作用。由此可见，作者对人工智能发展的态度是客观且充满希望的。故选C项。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北保定唐县第一中学·期中）Black Friday isn’t what it once was. Less than 15 years ago, it was common for people to wake up at early hours to drive to a store, where they would stand in line, waiting for the doors to open in order to get the best deals. Those people stay, but not in the numbers they used to, thanks to online shopping. But as AI becomes entrenched in people’s habits, it could have an increasingly large role in Black Friday. A growing number of buyers will be depending on AI to help them find deals. Some 33% of the people in a 2025 survey said they plan to use AI as part of their holiday shopping double the number who did last year. Many say the tech could help them with gift ideas and product discovery. A separate study from another marketing platform (平台) found that 56% of buyers say they’ll use AI tools among black Friday. AI can do a lot more than help people think of creative gifts, of course. GenAI can research prices and recommend the best deal, in some cases even buying the products for you. And a growing number of people are taking advantage of that. Traffic from AI platforms to retail (零售) sites in July was up by 4,700%. And the company says there will be an increase in AI usage of between 515% and 550% this holiday season, compared to 2024. To use AI for finding deals, first make a clear list of what you want to buy. Be very specific (确切的) about the product details when asking the chatbot. For example, if you want a computer, mention the exact model and your preferences. The AI will then search for the best prices and may also suggest cash-back apps. However, always check the results on the store’s website yourself, as prices can change quickly. This method saves you time and makes holiday shopping easier. 1.What does the underlined word “entrenched in” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Deeply fixed in. B. Greatly influenced by. C. Free from. D. Subject to. 2.What can be inferred from the numbers in the 3rd and 4th paragraphs? A. Human shoppers prefer off-season shopping. B. Traditional shopping is out of daily life. C. Retailers use AI to design better deals. D. AI has reshaped our shopping habits. 3.What is suggested for using AI to find deals? A. Asking AI for gift ideas . B. Checking the real-time prices. C. Avoiding using cash-back apps. D. Making general product descriptions. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Risks of Using AI. B. The Fall of Black Friday. C. AI: A Game Changer for Shopping. D. Online Shopping: A Way to Change Holidays. 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. B　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍黑色星期五购物模式的变化，AI已深度融入人们的购物习惯，在找优惠、选礼物等方面发挥重要作用，重塑了购物方式。 (1)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“But as AI becomes entrenched in people’s habits, it could have an increasingly large role in Black Friday.(但随着人工智能 entrenched in，成为人们习惯中根深蒂固的一部分，它在黑色星期五可能会发挥越来越大的作用。)”以及第三段中提到的2025年调查显示33%的人计划使用AI购物、56%的买家会在黑色星期五使用AI工具等数据可知，AI在购物中的使用越来越普遍，已深度融入人们的习惯。因此“entrenched in”意为“深深植根于、牢固确立于”。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Some 33% of the people in a 2025 survey said they plan to use AI as part of their holiday shopping, double the number who did last year.(2025年的一项调查显示，约33%的人计划将人工智能作为假日购物的一部分，这一数字是去年的两倍。)”以及第四段中的“Traffic from AI platforms to retail sites in July was up by 4,700%. And the company says there will be an increase in AI usage of between 515% and 550% this holiday season, compared to 2024.(7月份，从人工智能平台到零售网站的流量增长了4700%。该公司表示，与2024年相比，今年假日季的人工智能使用率将增长515%至550%。)”可知，这些数据表明使用AI购物的人数和流量均大幅增长，说明AI已改变了人们的购物习惯。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“However, always check the results on the store’s website yourself, as prices can change quickly.(不过，一定要亲自在商店的网站上核对结果，因为价格变化很快。)”可知，使用AI找优惠时，建议自行核对实时价格。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中的“But as AI becomes entrenched in people’s habits, it could have an increasingly large role in Black Friday.(但是随着人工智能逐渐深入人心，成为人们习惯中根深蒂固的一部分，它在黑色星期五可能会发挥越来越大的作用。)”、第三段中AI购物使用率的数据以及第四段中AI在购物中的具体功能可知，文章围绕AI对购物，尤其是黑色星期五购物的影响展开，强调AI已成为改变购物方式的重要因素，所以“AI：购物的颠覆者”概括了全文的主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选C项。 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北五校联合教研体·期中）Online shopping has become something very common for young people. However, it’s not easy for old people. Therefore, buy-for-you shops are becoming popular among the old. Mr. Li, a 65-year-old man, is crazy about this way of shopping. He says, “I can’t use the Internet. After I happened to find a buy-for-you shop, I decided to try it. Finally I got what I wanted. I was so happy.” The shopkeeper, Mu Lan, says she started the business of offline buy-for-you in order to help people like Mr. Li. In only about ten days since the start of the business, she has received more than 20 orders from customers. Mu Lan is not the only one who finds the large need for offline buy-for-you business in the market. In her city, over 300 such shops opened their doors only in April. In order to attract more customers, they have opened their shops in communities. And they charge a suitable service fee. For example, when buying things that cost less than 200 yuan for customers, they usually get 5 yuan as a service fee. What if there is any problem with the ordered thing, let’s say, like a quality problem? The shopkeepers say they will deal with any quality problems if people use their buy-for-you service. 1.Why do some people go to a buy-for-you shop? A. Because they don’t like shopping. B. Because they want to save some money C. Because they’re tired of online shopping. D. Because they aren’t able to use the Internet. 2.The underlined word “charge” in Paragraph 4 means “________”. A. ask for some money B. spend some money C. lend some money D. borrow some money 3.Which of the following is Not true about buy-for-you shops? A. They are usually in the neighborhood. B. They get at least 5 yuan as a service fee. C. They don’t care about the quality of goods. D. They are popular among old people. 4.What can we know from the passage? A. Mr. Li won’t use buy-for-you service any more. B. Buy-for-you business is in great need. C. Mu Lan is the first person to start the business. D. There are 300 buy-for-you shops in the city. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. C　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了因老年人网购不便，线下代买店兴起，介绍了其服务对象、运营情况及相关保障。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“However, it’s not easy for old people. Therefore, buy-for-you shops are becoming popular among the old.(但对老年人而言却并不容易。因此，代买店在老年人群体中越来越受欢迎。)”以及第二段“He says, “I can’t use the Internet. After I happened to find a buy-for-you shop, I decided to try it. Finally I got what I wanted. I was so happy.”(他说：“我不会用互联网。偶然发现一家代买店后，我决定试一试，最后买到了想要的东西，特别开心。”)”可知，部分人（尤其是老年人）前往代买店是因为他们不会使用互联网，无法自主网购。故选D。 (2)题解析： 词义猜测题。根据划线单词所在语境“In order to attract more customers, they have opened their shops in communities. And they charge a suitable service fee. For example, when buying things that cost less than 200 yuan for customers, they usually get 5 yuan as a service fee.(为了吸引更多顾客，这些店铺开在社区里，并且……合理的服务费。例如，帮顾客购买200元以下的商品时，他们通常收取5元服务费。)”中所举例子可知，帮顾客买200元以下商品收5元服务费。由此可推测，“charge”在此处表示“收取费用”。选项A“ask for some money”意为“索要一些钱”，与此相符。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“The shopkeepers say they will deal with any quality problems if people use their buy-for-you service.(店主们表示，只要顾客使用了他们的代买服务，他们会负责处理任何质量问题。)”可知，店主表示会处理任何质量问题。选项C“They don’t care about the quality of goods.”意为“他们不关心商品质量”，与此不符。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Mu Lan is not the only one who finds the large need for offline buy-for-you business in the market. In her city, over 300 such shops opened their doors only in April.(穆兰并非唯一一个发现市场对线下代买服务存在巨大需求的人——在她所在的城市，仅4月份就有超过300家这样的店铺开张。)”可推测，代买业务需求旺盛。故选B。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北NT20名校联合体·期中）Sleeping in a noisy room isn’t just distracting (使人分心的) — it can also harm your health. While researchers have known for decades that long-term loud noises are harmful, it’s only recently been recognized as a widespread problem. A new review by researchers from Germany and Denmark examined how noises, such as airplanes or jackhammers, affect (影响) our hearts. Most obviously, loud sounds can wake you up. But even if you don’t remember the noise or leave your bed, it can still harm your body in ways you may not notice. “Noise is not just causing annoyance, but it actually makes us sick,” said Dr Thomas Münzel, a professor at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. “Regardless of where the sound is coming from, if it gets louder than 60 decibels (分贝), it can increase the risk of heart disease.” When our body hears these noises, our body feels stress. In this case, these sudden and unexpected noises cause hormones (荷尔蒙) to speed up and eventually impair the heart. Although the chance that a single noise will affect you is unlikely, it’s the continuous contact with the sound that can finally affect you. “But our heart health isn’t the only cause for concern. Long-term noise may also raise the risk of other diseases such as type 2 diabetes, depression, and anxiety disorders,” he warns. In the future, Münzel plans to examine how noises from cars, planes, and other vehicles affect the brain. But despite the amount or the depth of research he leads, it’ll need help from politicians to improve the effect of noise on our health. “Politicians have to take into consideration, in particular, the new findings,” Münzel said, “As for airplane noise and airports, it is important to make new laws and set new lower noise limits that protect people living close by the airport instead of the owners of the airport.” 1.What is the most obvious effect of loud noises according to the new review? A. They may wake people up at night. B. They can make the brain stop working. C. They will certainly cause heart disease. D. They help people remember things better. 2.What does the underlined word “impair” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Lose. B. Protect. C. Improve. D. Damage. 3.Whom does Münzel give advice to in the end? A. Doctors. B. Researchers. C. Lawmakers. D. Airport workers. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. How Noise Affects Our Health. B. Where People Sleep Well at Night. C. Why Loud Sounds Are Annoying. D. When People Should Go to Sleep. 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. C　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍长期噪音不仅使人分心，还会危害心脏健康，增加多种疾病风险，同时呼吁立法者采取措施降低噪音影响。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Most obviously, loud sounds can wake you up.(最明显的是，大的声音会把你吵醒。)”可知，新研究指出噪音最明显的影响是可能在夜间把人们吵醒。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Regardless of where the sound is coming from, if it gets louder than 60 decibels (分贝), it can increase the risk of heart disease.(不管声音来自哪里，如果声音超过60分贝，就会增加患心脏病的风险。)”以及第四段中的“When our body hears these noises, our body feels stress. In this case, these sudden and unexpected noises cause hormones (荷尔蒙) to speed up and eventually impair the heart.(当我们的身体听到这些噪音时，会感到压力。在这种情况下，这些突然且意外的噪音会导致荷尔蒙分泌加快，最终impair心脏。)”可知，噪音有害健康，增加患心脏病的风险，由此推知，划线词所在句指“突然且意外的噪音会导致荷尔蒙分泌加快，损害心脏”，“impair”意为“损害”。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的““Politicians have to take into consideration, in particular, the new findings,” Münzel said, “As for airplane noise and airports, it is important to make new laws and set new lower noise limits that protect people living close by the airport instead of the owners of the airport.(“政客们必须特别考虑这些新发现，” 明策尔（Münzel）表示，“至于飞机噪音和机场问题，制定新法律并设定更低的噪音限值至关重要，这些规定应保护居住在机场附近的居民，而非机场所有者。”)”可知，Münzel最终向立法者提出了建议。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“Sleeping in a noisy room isn't just distracting (使人分心的) —it can also harm your health. While researchers have known for decades that long-term loud noises are harmful, it's only recently been recognized as a widespread problem.(在嘈杂的房间里睡觉不仅会让人分心，还会损害健康。尽管研究人员数十年前就已知道长期的巨大噪音有害，但它直到最近才被认定为一个普遍存在的问题)”可知，文章围绕噪音对健康的影响展开，包括损害心脏、增加糖尿病、抑郁症等疾病风险，并呼吁相关措施。A项“噪音如何影响我们的健康”为最佳标题。故选A项。 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北保定五校·期中）About 4,700 years ago, King Djoser, the first ruler of Egypt’s Third Dynasty, built a pyramid in Saqqara, an ancient burial site in Egypt. No one knows exactly how the pyramid was built. It took millions of massive blocks. Some of those blocks weighed up to 2,500 kilograms. Experts have proposed several techniques-including ramps and cranes — to move such heavy stone blocks. They have also thought about rope-and-pulley devices and wooden rollers. Researchers now suggest that ancient people used a water-powered system to construct this pyramid. How? Builders would have controlled flows of water into and out of a large shaft (竖井) inside the pyramid. The water’s movement would have lifted and lowered a platform that carried building stones to higher levels. This idea comes from a study led by Xavier Landreau, a scientist who researches ancient technology. The team found that a branch of the Nile River once flowed near 31 pyramids, including Djoser’s. It’s dried up now. But boats carrying workers and building blocks could have traveled this branch of the Nile between 3,700 and 4,700 years ago. Landreau believes designers of Djoser’s pyramid developed techniques for controlling water flow. Landreau’s team created a computer model using data from the pyramid, underground waterways, and satellite images of the region. The model also included a nearby structure called Gisr el-Mudir, which may have collected rainwater. During heavy rains, this area might have turned into a lake, sending water into the pyramid’s shaft. Inside the shaft, a huge wooden float (浮子) may have been connected to ropes and pulleys. When water filled the shaft, the float would rise, lowering a platform to pick up stones. As the water drained (排空), the float would sink, pulling the platform and stones upward. Not all experts agree with this idea. Kamil Kuraszkiewicz, an Egyptologist at the University of Warsaw in Poland, questions whether the lake Gisr el-Mudir existed, as ancient records do not mention it. “Building the water-powered system,” he says, “would have required much more effort than to move the stone blocks using just manpower.” 1.What can we know about building the pyramid? A. Scientists have reached an agreement on it. B. Few stone blocks were transported by boat. C. There’s no widely accepted explanation for it. D. Rope-and-pulley devices were the main method. 2.What does Landreau’s study find? A. Waterpower likely gave a big lift to the pyramid builders. B. The branches of the Nile River were once badly polluted. C. The 3D model offers insights into the life in ancient times. D. Pyramid designers developed techniques for fighting floods. 3.What does the author want to explain in paragraph 5? A. The exact purpose of Gisr el-Mudir. B. How the water-powered system works. C. The discovery of an underground river. D. Why Djoser’s pyramid was constructed. 4.What is Kamil’s attitude towards the new finding? A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Uncaring. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. B　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了关于古埃及第三王朝国王乔塞金字塔的建造之谜。研究人员提出了一种新的观点，认为该金字塔可能是由水动力系统建造的，但也有专家对此表示质疑。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“No one knows exactly how the pyramid was built.(没人确切知道金字塔是如何建造的)”以及最后一段“Not all experts agree with this idea.(并非所有专家都同意这一观点)”可知，对于金字塔的建造，没有一个被广泛认可的解释。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“Researchers now suggest that ancient people used a water-powered system to construct this pyramid. How? Builders would have controlled flows of water into and out of a large shaft inside the pyramid. The water’s movement would have lifted and lowered a platform that carried building stones to higher levels.(研究人员现在认为，古人利用水力系统建造了这座金字塔。怎么建造的？建造者必须控制金字塔内一个大竖井的水流进出。水的运动可能会抬升和降低一个平台，将建筑石块运送到更高的地方)”及第四段 This idea comes from a study led byXavier Landreau, a scientist who researches ancient technology. ... Landreau believes designers of Djoser’s pyramid developed techniques for controlling water flow.(这个想法来自研究古代技术的科学家Xavier Landreau领导的一项研究。……Landreau认为，乔塞金字塔的设计者开发了控制水流的技术) 可知，Landreau的研究发现水力可能对金字塔建造者有很大的帮助。故选A。 (3)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第五段“Inside the shaft, a huge wooden float may have been connected to ropes and pulleys. When water filled the shaft, the float would rise, lowering a platform to pick up stones. As the water drained, the float would sink, pulling the platform and stones upward.(在竖井内，一个巨大的木制浮子可能与绳索和滑轮相连。当水充满竖井时，浮子会上升，放下平台来抬起石头。当水排空时，浮子会下沉，将平台和石头向上拉)”可知，第五段主要解释了水力系统是如何运作的。故选B。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Kamil Kuraszkiewicz, an Egyptologist at the University of Warsaw in Poland, questions whether the lake Gisr el-Mudir existed, as ancient records do not mention it. “Building the water-powered system,” he says, “would have required much more effort than to move the stone blocks using just manpower.(波兰华沙大学的埃及古物学家Kamil Kuraszkiewicz质疑Gisr el-Mudir湖是否存在，因为古代记录没有提到它。他说：“建造水动力系统比仅仅用人力移动石块需要付出更多的努力”)”可推知，Kamil对新发现持怀疑态度。故选B。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北保定五校·期中）A new study looked at data from more than 10,000 12- and 13-year-olds and their parents, who were asked about their screen-use habits, including texting, social media, video chatting, watching videos and surfing the Internet. The researchers also asked if their screen-use caused problems, like struggling to stop using screens or having trouble with school and daily life. One key finding stood out: One of the biggest factors of how much time kids spend on screens — and whether that use is problematic — is how much parents themselves use their screens when they are around their kids. “It’s really important to role-model screen behaviors for your children,” says Jason Nagata, lead author of the study. “Even if teens don’t think they are influenced by their parents, the data shows they are.” “Instead of beating ourselves up about it,” says Jenny Radesky, a researcher at the University of Michigan, “it’s important for parents to realize that just like kids, we are open to the draws of technology that is purposely designed to keep us scrolling (浏览).” But even if parents are fighting against bigger forces designed to keep us glued to screens, that doesn’t mean we are completely helpless. Nagata’s research also looked for solutions that worked best to limit screen-use specifically among teenagers because we tend to see kids spending a lot more time on social media once they hit their teenage years. Keeping meal times and bedtime screen-free helps kids spend less time on screens. Nagata’s earlier research also found that keeping screens out of bedrooms helps kids sleep better. Another key point: When parents use screens too much, kids notice that. Teens often feel their parents are distracted (注意力分散的) and unavailable because they are focused on their own phones. Given the design of technology, Radesky says the message shouldn’t be to blame (指责) the parents. The message should be to talk with your kids about why you feel so pulled in by screens. 1.What were the parents and kids asked to do during the study? A. Record their daily lives. B. Answer some questions. C. Send texts to each other. D. Have a chat with friends. 2.Who does the study show are a bigger influence on kids’ screen behaviors? A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Classmates. D. Researchers. 3.What does the underlined word “draws” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Concerns. B. Principles. C. Attractions. D. Achievements. 4.What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The primary goals of Nagata’s research. B. Reasons why parents act as a role model. C. The advantages of living a screen-free life. D. Strategies for limiting screen time for kids. 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了一项研究发现，父母对孩子的屏幕行为产生很大影响及其原因。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“A new study looked at data from more than 10,000 12- and 13-year-olds and their parents, who were asked about their screen-use habits, including texting, social media, video chatting, watching videos and surfing the Internet. (一项新的研究调查了10000多名12岁和13岁儿童及其父母的数据，这些人被问及他们的屏幕使用习惯，包括发短信、社交媒体、视频聊天、看视频和上网。)”可知，在研究过程中，父母和孩子被要求回答一些问题，涉及他们的屏幕使用习惯，包括发短信、社交媒体、视频聊天、看视频和上网，由此可知，在研究过程中，父母和孩子被要求回答一些问题。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“One key finding stood out: One of the biggest factors of how much time kids spend on screens — and whether that use is problematic—is how much parents themselves use their screens when they are around their kids. (一个关键的发现脱颖而出：孩子在屏幕上花费多少时间以及这种使用是否有问题的最大因素之一是父母在孩子身边时自己使用屏幕的次数。)”可知，影响孩子在屏幕上花费多少时间的最大因素之一是父母在孩子身边时自己使用屏幕的次数，由此可知，研究表明，父母对孩子的屏幕行为影响更大。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 词义猜测题。根据画线单词句中“…technology that is purposely designed to keep us scrolling (……旨在让我们滚动屏幕的技术)”可知，技术的目的是吸引我们不断地滚动屏幕，浏览网页或视频，由此可知，这项技术对我们来说是有吸引力的，“Attractions”意为“吸引力”，能够表达画线单词在句中所要表达的意思。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Keeping meal times and bedtime screen-free helps kids spend less time on screens. (保持用餐时间和睡前不看屏幕有助于孩子们减少看屏幕的时间。)”可知，最后一段主要介绍了限制儿童屏幕时间的方法，例如保持用餐时间和睡前不看屏幕，由此可知，最后一段主要介绍了限制儿童屏幕时间的策略。故选D项。 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高一上·河北辛集中学·期中）It can be incredibly difficult to encourage ourselves to go for a run during winter, particularly when it’s wet and windy outside. But new research has found that even a super-quick run could have great health benefits. In fact, it seems that just a 10-minute session will not only make us feel better, but could actually improve brain health, too. Now, we all know that exercise can improve mental and physical health in many ways. But when it comes to mental well-being, there’s been relatively little research done on the specific benefits of running, compared with other physical activities, such as cycling. So this was something put to the test during a recent study. Researchers from University of Tsukuba in Japan asked participants (参加者) to run on a treadmill (跑步机) for just 10 minutes. They then had to take a Stroop Color and Word Test which is used to measure reaction time in brain processing. Results showed there was a highest point in self-reported pleasure and an increase in degree of activity of the brain. In other words, runners were found to have an increase in blood flow in the part of the brain that’s associated with dealing with functions and controlling mood (情绪). Researchers then compared these results to a similar study on cycling, which also showed improved cognition (认知), but no mood improvement. Therefore, it seems various types of exercise can make us feel differently. The authors noted, “Given exercise is medicine, the effects of drugs differ depending on the type of drug, and different types of exercise such as running and cycling should be observed to have different effects on mental health and brain functions as well.” So pushing ourselves to get outside for a run really will make us feel better, probably more than other fitness activities. And these findings show that we don’t necessarily need to do a lot of exercise to feel the benefit of it. 1.What did the new research find? A. Running fast benefits all of us. B. Running is the best exercise. C. A short time run can be beneficial. D. A healthy mind encourages us to run. 2.How did the researchers get the result? A. By using different drugs on participants. B. By interviewing some sportsmen. C. By collecting information on the Internet. D. By doing experiments and comparisons. 3.Which is related to our happiness? A. Cycling. B. Medicine. C. Blood flow. D. Colors. 4.What is the main idea of the text? A. We should go for a run in winter. B. Running really benefits us mentally. C. We don’t need a lot of exercise. D. Running on a treadmill is better than running outside. 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. C　4. B 【解析】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究发现即使短时间的跑步也有益于人们的身心健康。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段的“But new research has found that even a super-quick run could have great health benefits. In fact, it seems just a 10-minute session will not only make us feel better, but also could actually improve brain health, too. (但新的研究发现，即使是超快跑也会对健康有很大的好处。事实上，10分钟的训练似乎不仅能让我们感觉更好，而且还能改善大脑健康)”可知，短时间的跑步是有益的。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Researchers from University of Tsukuba in Japan asked participants to run on a treadmill (跑步机) for just 10 minutes. They then had to take a Stroop Color and Word Test which is used to measure reaction times in brain processing. (日本筑波大学的研究人员要求参与者在跑步机上跑10分钟。然后，他们必须接受Stroop颜色和文字测试，这是用来测量大脑处理过程中的反应时间)”可知，研究人员是通过做实验和对比受试者反应的时间来获得实验结果的。故选D。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段的“In other words, runners were found to have an increase in blood flow in the part of the brain that’s associated with dealing with functions and controlling mood (情绪). (换句话说，跑步者被发现大脑中与处理功能和控制情绪相关的部分血液流量增加)”推知，血液流量和我们的快乐有关。故选C。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其第一段的“But new research has found that even a super-quick run could have great health benefits. In fact, it seems just a 10-minute session will not only make us feel better, but also could actually improve brain health, too. Now, we all know that exercise can improve mental and physical health in many ways. (但新的研究发现，即使是超快跑也会对健康有很大的好处。事实上，10分钟的训练似乎不仅能让我们感觉更好，而且还能改善大脑健康。现在，我们都知道锻炼可以在许多方面改善身心健康)”可知，本文主要介绍了跑步对我们的身心都有好处。故选B。 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北保定河北定州中学·期中）When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic (有氧的) exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure. Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This type of training is known as isometric exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length, and the joints involved don’t move, facilitating stability of the body. Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight. “These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,” said study coauthor Dr. Jamie O’Driscoll in a news release. The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks, on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023. From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure. It’s also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure. These include keeping to a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication. More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said. 1.What does the underlined part “isometric exercise” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Exercise that is done with extra weights. B. Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction. C. Exercise that focuses on stability of the body. D. Exercise that engages muscles without movement. 2.How did the researchers carry out the study? A. By providing statistics. B. By interviewing experts. C. By doing experiments. D. By making comparisons. 3.What does the author suggest the future studies about isometric exercise focus on? A. Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness. B. Demonstrating its influences on mental health. C. Assessing its suitability for different populations. D. Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure. 4.What is the text mainly about? A. The benefits of aerobic exercises. B. The best exercise for blood pressure. C. The effects of various types of exercises. D. The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle. 【答案】1. D　2. D　3. A　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是一项新的研究表明在没有运动的情况下锻炼肌肉可能最适合降低血压。 (1)题解析： 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.(2023年7月发表在《英国运动医学杂志》(British Journal of Sports Medicine)上的一项大型研究表明，不动的肌肉锻炼，比如蹲墙和平板支撑，可能是降血压的最佳方式。)”可知，不动的肌肉锻炼可能是降血压的最佳方式，结合划线短语“This type of training”可知，这种类型的训练指的是上文中提到的“不动的肌肉锻炼”，由此可知，划线短语应与“不动的肌肉锻炼”意义相近。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure.(研究人员对15827名参与者的270项试验进行了回顾，发现在HIIT(高强度间歇训练)、等长运动、有氧运动、动态阻力训练以及后两者的结合中，等长运动能最大程度地降低血压。)”可知，此项研究是对以前的研究数据进行分析，通过比较得出的研究结论——等长运动能最大程度地降低血压，由此可知，该项实验是通过对比进行的。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据尾段中的“More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said.(作者说，需要更多的研究来确定为什么等长运动比其他类型的训练更能降低血压。)”可知，接下来需要更多的研究确定为什么等长运动比其他运动更能降低血压，由此可知，作者建议未来关于等长运动的研究重点是探究其有效性的原因。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据首段中的“Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure.(最近的研究表明，另一种类型的体育活动值得作为预防和治疗高血压的有效工具。)”以及下文中介绍的该项研究的研究过程和分析可知，新的研究发现一种体育活动值得作为预防和治疗高血压的有效工具，由此可知，本文主要讲述的是一项对降血压最好的运动。故选B项。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北NT20名校联合体·期中）Artificial intelligence (人工智能), or AI in short, is the science of giving computers and machines ability to think and work like humans. AI scientists and engineers have made a lot of cool technologies. AI is rapidly catching up with the human ability to read faces. As a result, facial recognition is used a lot in the world. Chinese police use this technology to find out criminals (罪犯). Once they caught a criminal when he attended a concert. It also checks the ID of ride-hailing (网约车) drivers and lets people pay for things with a smile. AI is also used in self-driving cars, which are believed to be the future of driving. Most drivers may wave or nod at passers-by to let them cross the street, but self-driving cars don't have this ability. Car makers are testing a light signal system to help them “speak” to humans. The system can show what self-driving cars will do. For example, if a driverless car is giving way, it will flash two white lights side to side. A rapidly flashing light tells passers-by that the car is about to speed up. Service robots also show you how powerful AI is. Imagine this — you come back home from school and your robot housekeeper is waiting for you at the door. After dinner, it teaches you to play the piano, just like a real music teacher. Such thoughts will soon happen in the real world. In the future, more and more service robots will become good home helpers. AI is so powerful that it can help human beings and even replace us in many jobs. But while we enjoy its convenience, we also need to think about how to use it wisely — like protecting personal information and making sure it serves people in a safe and fair way. 1.How does the author mainly develop paragraph 2? A. By comparing AI with human intelligence. B. By explaining the history of AI technology. C. By giving some examples of AI in daily life. D. By describing the difficulties in building AI. 2.What do we know about the service robots? A. They mainly work in schools. B. They are very expensive to buy. C. They are already in many homes. D. They can make life easier for people. 3.What problem about AI does the author worry about? A. Its high cost. B. Its effect on safety. C. Its mistakes in daily life. D. Its popularity on social media. 4.Where is this text probably from? A. A novel. B. A travel website. C. A guide. D. A science journal. 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. B　4. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能的定义、在人脸识别、自动驾驶和服务机器人等领域的应用，以及使用时需注意的问题。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中的 “Chinese police use this technology to find out criminals (罪犯).(中国警方利用这项技术抓捕罪犯)”和“It also checks the ID of ride-hailing (网约车) drivers and lets people pay for things with a smile.(它还会核查网约车司机的身份，让人们可以刷脸支付)”以及“Car makers are testing a light signal system to help them “speak” to humans(汽车制造商正在测试一种灯光信号系统，帮助自动驾驶汽车与人类“交流”)”可知，第二段通过列举人脸识别和自动驾驶汽车的应用案例展开论述。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“Service robots also show you how powerful AI is. Imagine this — you come back home from school and your robot housekeeper is waiting for you at the door. After dinner, it teaches you to play the piano, just like a real music teacher. Such thoughts will soon happen in the real world. In the future, more and more service robots will become good home helpers.(服务型机器人也向你展示了人工智能的强大。想象一下——你放学回家，你的机器人管家在门口等着你。晚饭后，它教你弹钢琴，就像一个真正的音乐老师。这样的想法很快就会在现实世界中发生。在未来，越来越多的服务型机器人将成为优秀的家庭帮手)” 可知，服务机器人能为人们的生活提供帮助，让生活更便捷。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“But while we enjoy its convenience, we also need to think about how to use it wisely — like protecting personal information and making sure it serves people in a safe and fair way.(但是，当我们享受它的便利时，我们也需要思考如何明智地使用它 —— 比如保护个人信息，确保它以安全、公平的方式为人们服务)”可知，作者担心人工智能的安全使用问题。故选B。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。通读全文，并根据第一段中的“Artificial intelligence, or AI in short, is the science of giving computers and machines ability to think and work like humans.(人工智能，简称AI，是一门赋予计算机和机器像人类一样思考和工作能力的科学)”可知，文章开篇对人工智能进行了科学定义，后文又陆续介绍了人工智能在人脸识别、自动驾驶、服务机器人等领域的科技应用，以及合理使用人工智能的注意事项，整体内容属于科技知识普及范畴，最有可能来自科学期刊。故选 D。 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高一上·河北沧州南皮县第一中学·期中）Can you survive an unannounced storm? Although there is expert broadcasting and we are equipped with cellphones, there are still some examples when the violent weather takes us by surprise. While most Atlantic hurricanes form off the coast of Africa giving plenty of early warning, sudden Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico hurricanes form and move rapidly in less than a day’s time, endangering everyone and everything in their path. There have been oil workers trapped off the coast when sudden storms appeared. Field archaeologists have been stuck in seaside areas without storm warnings. A few decades ago, a Texas National Guard group was trapped on the beach by rain-forced flooding and had to ride out a major hurricane during a training exercise. There’ve been a few cases where travelers were trapped on an island or in a seaside area and unable to escape in time. Escaping from the storm-threatened areas is generally a choice for most of us - but not for all. Each year thousands of islanders across the Caribbean face the danger of hurricanes without a public shelter to hide in. Most ride out the storm in their homes. But there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself for some unexpected emergencies. Being prepared for the unexpected may be your best and only defense. If you’re headed outdoors for a few days or weeks, you should always carry a flashlight (手电筒) with extra batteries, a GPS device (装置), and a basic medical box. If you’re traveling in your car, remember you may suffer from high winds. You’d better not stay inside to avoid being blown away along with your car. Keeping your head and your courage up is crucial to survival in any type of danger. Let common sense guide you and always be prepared for the worst. 1.According to the text, most Atlantic hurricanes ________. A. form in the Caribbean Sea B. come from Gulf of Mexico C. develop off the coast of Africa D. are from the Pacific Ocean 2.What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The bad situations of oil workers. B. People trapped by sudden storms. C. The danger of traveling on an island. D. The Texas National Guard group. 3.What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To give some advice. B. To encourage traveling. C. To underline the danger of hurricanes. D. To give some warnings. 4.In which part of a website would you most probably find the text? A. Food. B. Sports. C. Life. D. Culture. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. A　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是飓风给人们带来的危害，同时给读者提供了一些应对突如其来的飓风的建议。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段的“While most Atlantic hurricanes form off the coast of Africa giving plenty of early warning, sudden Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico hurricanes form and move rapidly in less than a day’s time, endangering everyone and everything in their path.(虽然大多数大西洋飓风形成于非洲海岸，可以提供大量的早期预警，但突然出现的加勒比和墨西哥湾飓风在不到一天的时间内形成并迅速移动，危及其路径上的所有人和一切。)”可知，大部分的大西洋飓风是在非洲沿岸形成的。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第三段“There have been oil workers trapped off the coast when sudden storms appeared. Field archaeologists have been stuck in seaside areas without storm warnings. A few decades ago, a Texas National Guard group was trapped on the beach by rain-forced flooding and had to ride out a major hurricane during a training exercise. There’ve been a few cases where travelers were trapped on an island or in a seaside area and unable to escape in time.(突然的风暴出现时，有石油工人被困在海岸外。现场考古学家被困在没有风暴警报的海边地区。几十年前，德克萨斯州国民警卫队的一个小组在一次训练演习中被雨水引发的洪水困在海滩上，不得不在一次大型飓风中逃生。有一些旅行者被困在岛上或海边地区，无法及时逃离。)”可知，本段提到了“oil workers”、“Field archeologists”、“a Texas National Guard group”和“travelers”被飓风所困，由此可知，本段主要讲述的是被飓风所困的人。故选 B项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“But there’re a few things you can do to prepare yourself for some unexpected emergencies. Being prepared for the unexpected may be your best and only defense. (但是你可以做一些事情来为一些意想不到的紧急情况做准备。为意外做好准备可能是你最好的也是唯一的防御。)”以及下文中对预料之外的情况发生时的处理建议可知，本段的目的是给出一些应对预料之外的紧急情况的建议。故选 A项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据首段中的“Can you survive an unannounced storm? Although there is expert broadcasting and we are equipped with cellphones, there are still some examples when the violent weather takes us by surprise.(你能在突如其来的风暴中幸存下来吗？虽然有专业的广播，我们配备了手机，但仍然有一些例子，当恶劣的天气让我们措手不及。)”并结合下文中介绍的飓风给人们带来的危害，同时给读者提供了一些应对突如其来的飓风的建议可知，这些内容都和人们的生活密切相关。故选C项。 主题语境05 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北沧州泊头市八县联考·期中）Are you a fan of spending your lunch breaks in an urban (城市的) park? Or do you walk your dog around it each morning and evening? Well, we have good news: spending just 20 minutes in a park every day will make you happier and less stressed — whether or not you’re exercising while you’re there. Two new studies have shown the benefits of spending time in parks. The latest, from the University of Michigan, suggests spending at least 20 minutes walking or sitting in a place where you’re in contact with nature greatly lowers stress levels. Lead researcher MaryCarol Hunter said, “You don’t have to travel to the wild lands. Getting out of an office building and sitting next to a tree can be enough.” In a separate study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers found people who visited their local urban parks felt happier. “Overall, we found park visitors reported an improvement in emotional (情绪的) well-being after the park visit,” said lead researcher Hon Yuen. “We did not find that levels of physical activity were related to improved emotional well-being. Instead, we found that time spent in the park was related to improved emotional well-being.” The results are perhaps unsurprising — many studies have highlighted the benefits of nature on a person’s emotional health. A review of nature treatments for emotional health care found that nature-based activities contributed to a reduction in levels of anxiety and stress. Meanwhile, a separate study by King’s College London researchers found being outdoors, seeing trees, hearing birdsong, looking at the sky, and feeling in contact with nature were connected with higher levels of emotional well-being. In some cases, these benefits influence people positively for up to seven hours afterwards. All of these studies show the need to design greener cities for the future and protect our parks. 1.What does MaryCarol Hunter mean in paragraph 2? A. Wild lands are disappearing rapidly. B. Urban nature can be beneficial enough. C. Traveling in wild lands can be dangerous. D. Office buildings are the main cause of stress. 2.What is the key finding of the University of Alabama study? A. Larger park areas lead to greater happiness. B. Physical activity is key to emotional health. C. Park visits help improve emotional happiness. D. Dog walking is preferred among park activities. 3.What is the author’s attitude towards nature’s lasting effects? A. Doubtful. B. Unfavorable. C. Positive. D. Uninterested. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. The History of Urban Park Design B. Exercise Matters: A Guide to Health C. Scientists’ Advice on Stress Reduction D. New Studies: Why Parks Make You Happier 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究发现，每天花20分钟在城市公园活动、接触大自然，有助于人的情绪健康，减轻压力，提升幸福感。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段MaryCarol Hunter所说的话“You don’t have to travel to the wild lands. Getting out of an office building and sitting next to a tree can be enough.(你不必前往荒野之地，只需走出办公楼，坐在一棵树旁就足够了。)”可知，MaryCarol认为当你有压力时，只需要到大自然中，哪怕只是坐在一棵树旁，也足以缓解压力，即城市的自然环境足以有益于人的情绪健康。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“In a separate study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers found people who visited their local urban parks felt happier.(阿拉巴马大学伯明翰分校的另一项研究发现，去当地城市公园游玩的人会感到更快乐。)”可知，阿拉巴马大学的关键发现是去公园游玩有助于提升人们的幸福感。故选C。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段“In some cases, these benefits influence people positively for up to seven hours afterwards.(在某些情况下，这些益处能对人产生长达七小时的积极影响。)”和最后一段“All of these studies show the need to design greener cities for the future and protect our parks.(所有这些研究表明，未来需要设计更环保的城市并保护我们的公园。)”可推知，作者认为自然环境对人能产生长期有效的积极的影响，所以我们应该要保护我们的公园，加强城市的环保，故作者对自然环境的长期效果持肯定、支持的态度。故选C。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Well, we have good news: spending just 20 minutes in a park every day will make you happier and less stressed — whether or not you’re exercising while you’re there.(好消息是：每天只需在公园里待上20分钟，不论是否运动，都能让你更快乐、减轻压力。)”和最后一段“All of these studies show the need to design greener cities for the future and protect our parks.(所有这些研究表明，未来需要设计更环保的城市并保护我们的公园。)”以及第二至第五段描述的具体研究可知，本文主要是通过分析一些新的研究成果和发现来说明为什么每天去公园游玩可以让你更快乐，所以“新研究：为什么公园让你更快乐”适合作为文章标题。故选D。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北石家庄第二中学·期中）A new study published on Aug. 20th in the journal Science shows that far fewer Americans are reading for pleasure than 20 years ago. Researchers from the University of Florida and University College London surveyed more than 236,000 people between 2003 and 2023. They found that the share of Americans who read for fun on a given day dropped from 28 percent in 2004 to 16 percent in 2023. According to Jill Sonke, a co-author of the study, this is not just a small drop — it’s an ongoing decline, calling the results “deeply alarming”. She explained that reading for pleasure has always been a simple and effective activity to spark(激发) creativity and improve your overall well-being. However, the decline was not equal for everyone. The researchers found bigger drops among African Americans, people in the countryside and those with lower income or education. Women still read more than men, but rates(比率) fell for both groups. “The people who could get the most for their health are actually getting the least,” said co-author Daisy Fancourt, according to The Guardian. Why is this happening? There are different reasons. Sonke pointed to digital culture, economic worries and little free time. In an NPR interview on Feb. 20th, hosts Alisa Chang and Brittany Luse explored the topic further. Luse said she had spoken with writer Elaine Castillo, who said that social media companies have taken our attention, pushing people toward screening and social media instead of books. Luse also shared comments from Abdullah Shihipar, a researcher at Brown University, who pointed to studies showing that reading on screens leads to weaker thinking and understanding. Others point out differences in different areas. Kate Laughlin, an executive director of the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, told the Los Angeles Times that when you say “reading for pleasure”, you mean that reading is fun. If someone struggles with the act of reading and understanding the words, that’s not fun; that feels like work. 1.What is the main finding of the new study? A. Economic worries limit free time. B. Social media replace reading habits. C. Pleasure reading has declined greatly. D. Screen reading weakens deeper thinking. 2.What does Jill Sonke think of the new finding? A. It is worrying. B. It is acceptable. C. It is no surprise. D. It won’t last long. 3.Which group saw a more obvious drop in reading? A. Young adult readers. B. Habitual library users. C. Those with higher education. D. People from disadvantaged groups. 4.What is listed as a reason for the reading decline? A. The high cost of living. B. The rise of social media. C. The loss of reading skills. D. The shortage of new books. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. D　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新研究的结果，该研究显示与20年前相比，以阅读为乐的美国人大大减少，并探讨了导致这一现象的原因。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“A new study published on Aug. 20th in the journal Science shows that far fewer Americans are reading for pleasure than 20 years ago.(8月20日发表在《Science》杂志上的一项新研究表明，与20年前相比，以阅读为乐的美国人大大减少了。)”可知，这项新研究的主要发现是以阅读为乐的人数大大减少了。故选C。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段“According to Jill Sonke, a co-author of the study, this is not just a small drop— it’s an ongoing decline, calling the results “deeply alarming”.(据该研究的合著者Jill Sonke说，这不仅仅是一个小的下降，而是一个持续的下降，她称结果“令人深感担忧。”)”可知，Jill Sonke认为新发现令人担忧。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“The researchers found bigger drops among African Americans, people in the countryside and those with lower income or education.(研究人员发现，非裔美国人、农村地区的人以及收入或教育程度较低的人的阅读量下降幅度更大。)”可知，来自弱势群体的人阅读量下降更明显。故选D。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“Luse also shared comments from Abdullah Shihipar, a researcher at Brown University, who pointed to studies showing that reading on screens leads to weaker thinking and understanding.(Luse还分享了布朗大学研究员Abdullah Shihipar的评论，他指出研究表明，在屏幕上阅读会导致思维和理解能力下降。)”和倒数第二段“Luse said she had spoken with writer Elaine Castillo, who said that social media companies have taken our attention, pushing people toward screening and social media instead of books.(Luse说，她曾与作家Elaine Castillo交谈过，后者说社交媒体公司已经吸引了我们的注意力，将人们推向屏幕和社交媒体，而不是书籍。)”可知，社交媒体的兴起是导致阅读量下降的原因。故选B。 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北枣强中学·期中）The UK is dealing with major river issues this year. A report by the Angling Trust says this spring was the hottest and driest ever recorded, causing serious pollution in many rivers. This is especially worrying because healthy rivers are important for drinking water, wildlife, and outdoor activities. Only 14% of the country’s rivers are in good health. The high temperatures have made chemical pollution worse, showing that climate change is putting “heavy pressure” on Britain’s waterways. From March to June, the UK experienced extremely hot and dry weather, leading to severe ecological impacts on rivers. With temperatures higher than normal and significantly reduced rainfall, river water levels dropped sharply. This concentrated pollution from farms, urban runoff and treated wastewater worsened water quality. The results of low oxygen level, high temperatures and increased poison have caused mass fish deaths — 87 incidents reported by the Angling Trust so far this year. In extreme cases, such as the River Teme and River Redlake, emergency fish rescues were required to prevent further losses. A study by a water testing team also found that many river water samples contained too many harmful substances. Over half had too much nitrate (硝酸盐), which makes algae (藻类) grow too fast. Algae can use up all the oxygen in the water, impairing other living things. Another harmful chemical, ammonia, was also higher than in past years, making the water quality even worse. Small insects and plants that fish rely on for food are also disappearing due to these changes. To save water, some areas like Yorkshire have banned the use of garden hoses (橡皮管). People are not allowed to water plants, wash cars, or fill pools with hoses. Those who ignore the rules may have to pay a fine of up to £1,000. Experts said climate change is causing more hot and dry weather. This puts a lot of stress on water supplies, river animals, and the environment. The Angling Trust warns that action must be taken now — before it’s too late. 1.What worsened the river issues? A. The extreme weather. B. The overuse of drinking water. C. The chemical pollution. D. The wastewater pollution. 2.What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The method of protecting fish. B. The impacts of weather on rivers. C. A sharp drop in water level. D. The fish in need of rescue. 3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “impairing” in paragraph 4? A. Annoying. B. Impressing. C. Exploring. D. Hurting. 4.What’s the purpose of the text? A. To inspire people to protect wild animals. B. To call on people to protect the rivers in the UK. C. To inform a latest study about harmful material. D. To encourage a positive attitude to climate change. 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. D　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍英国今年因极端干旱炎热天气导致河流污染严重，生态受损，并呼吁采取行动保护河流。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中“A report by the Angling Trust says this spring was the hottest and driest ever recorded, causing serious pollution in many rivers.(钓鱼信托基金的一份报告称，今年春天是有记录以来最热、最干旱的，导致许多河流出现严重污染)”及第三段中“From March to June, the UK experienced extremely hot and dry weather, leading to severe ecological impacts on rivers.(3月至6月，英国经历了极端炎热干燥的天气，对河流造成了严重的生态影响)”可知，极端天气加剧了河流问题。故选A。 (2)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第三段中“From March to June, the UK experienced extremely hot and dry weather, leading to severe ecological impacts on rivers.(3 月至 6 月，英国经历了极端炎热干燥的天气，对河流造成了严重的生态影响)”及后文“河流水位下降、污染集中、鱼类大量死亡、紧急救援”等内容可知，该段主要讲述天气对河流的影响。故选B。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第四段中“Algae can use up all the oxygen in the water, impairing other living things.(藻类会耗尽水中的所有氧气，impairing其他生物)”可知，藻类会耗尽水中的氧气，这对其他生物是有害的，所以“impairing”意为“伤害”。故选D。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The Angling Trust warns that action must be taken now — before it’s too late.(英国钓鱼信托基金会警告说，现在必须采取行动——否则就太晚了)”以及全文内容可推知，文章的目的是呼吁人们保护英国的河流。故选B。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北石家庄第二中学·期中）In Europe, the Netherlands is known for dikes (堤坝) that hold back the sea. Without dikes, this nation’s low-lying peatland (泥炭地) would be underwater. These areas weren’t always below sea level. Around the year 900, the peatland “was about 2 meters above sea level,” says Wils, a scientist at Utrecht University. Peatland was too wet to make good farmland. So the Dutch began to dry them. That’s when their land sinking (沉降) started, Wils says. Today, the Dutch use their peatlands to raise cows. But they must first remove extra water. Otherwise, this land is too wet to support the cows. So the land continues to sink. The Dutch peatlands now lie 2 meters below sea level—a drop of 4 meters in most areas. Wils is studying new ways to reduce sinking while supporting the land and people here. One method is called wet farming. That’s a term for “growing plants in wet environments,” Wils explains. Adding water back to the land makes the peat lighter and softer. It also allows new peat to form, which raises the height of the land. Of course, not all news is good about this wet farming. Flooded fields can give off methane(CH4). This is a strong greenhouse gas that is much worse for the climate than carbon dioxide(CO2). Flooded rice fields commonly give off methane. So Wils is studying ways to cut their release of this gas. He doesn’t want a fix for sinking that worsens climate change. Wet farming isn’t just a choice for the Netherlands. It’s also used in Germany, Switzerland and the United States. Peatlands can not only stop flooding, but also provide natural beauty for people to enjoy. “It makes sense to develop a landscape that supports the cities and provides relaxation,” Wils says. “These are actually very easy to combine.” 1.What might be the reason for the Netherlands’s peatland sinking? A. The building of dikes. B. The rise of sea levels. C. The removal of its water. D. The weight of the cows. 2.What is the main idea of paragraph 3? A. Effects of wet farming. B. Development of peatland. C. Causes of land sinking. D. Formation of greenhouse gases. 3.What is Wils’ attitude toward the future of wet farming? A. Uncaring. B. Doubtful. C. Worried. D. Hopeful. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The Birth of Wet Farming B. The Fix for Sinking Land C. The Application of Peatlands D. The Seriousness of Land Sinking 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. D　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了荷兰的泥炭地因排水而沉降的问题，以及科学家Wils提出的湿耕法作为解决方案，同时探讨了该方法的潜在问题和全球应用前景。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“Peatland was too wet to make good farmland. So the Dutch began to dry them. That’s when their land sinking started, Wils says.(泥炭地太湿，无法成为良好的农田。所以荷兰人开始把它们晒干。Wils说，这就是他们的土地开始下沉的时候。)”可知，荷兰泥炭地沉降的原因是水的去除。故选C。 (2)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第三段“Adding water back to the land makes the peat lighter and softer. It also allows new peat to form, which raises the height of the land.(把水加回土地使泥炭变得更轻更软。它还允许新的泥炭形成，从而提高土地的高度。)”可知，本段主要介绍了湿耕的效果。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Peatlands can not only stop flooding, but also provide natural beauty for people to enjoy. “It makes sense to develop a landscape that supports the cities and provides relaxation,” Wils says. “These are actually very easy to combine”.(泥炭地不仅可以阻止洪水，还可以为人们提供自然美景。Wils说：“开发一种既能支持城市又能提供休闲的景观是有意义的。这些实际上很容易结合。”)”可知，Wils认为湿耕的未来是有希望的。故选D。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了荷兰的泥炭地因排水而沉降的问题，以及科学家Wils提出的湿耕法作为解决方案，同时探讨了该方法的潜在问题和全球应用前景。由此可知，短文主要围绕解决土地沉降的办法进行描述。故选B。 主题语境07 人与自然-自然生态 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北唐山开滦第一中学·期中）A new study from a German research group says climate change will reduce everyone’s income (收入) by about 19 percent over the next 25 years. That would be about $38 trillion per year. But the report warns it could get worse between 25 and 75 years from now if nothing is done soon. Developed countries such as Germany, the United States and France would face smaller decreases. The researchers foresaw that people living in those countries would see 11 to 13 percent less income. The greatest economic effect will be felt by people in the least-developed nations. The researchers first estimated (估算) what the world’s economic growth would be without climate change. They then applied those values to the damage to economies if climate change continues at its present pace. There will still be economic growth, but it will be 19 percent lower in most places once the damage of climate change is taken into consideration. Most at the research group have been centering on extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, typhoons, hurricanes and other large storms. However, the effects are still mainly driven by average warming or overall temperature increases. The average world temperature last year was a record. That number was 1.35 ℃ above the average during pre-industrial times, before modern technology. In the US, the southeastern and southwestern states such as New Mexico and Arizona are estimated to suffer the largest economic effects. In Europe, Spain and Italy are likely to feel the effects more than countries like Denmark and Germany. Areas that are usually cold for most of the year — Canada, Russia, Norway, Finland, and Sweden — will have good results from warming. Experts note that the world’s poorest countries are also the least prepared to adapt to climate change. Those countries are least responsible for the change, but they will agonize 60 percent more income loss than wealthy nations. 1.What does the new study mainly show? A. The causes of climate change. B. The process of climate change. C. The economic losses caused by climate change. D. The health problems caused by climate change. 2.What have most of the researchers been focusing on? A. Application value. B. Temperature decreases. C. Modern technology. D. Natural disasters. 3.Why is Canada less affected by climate change? A. It has a large area. B. It has cold weather. C. It is underdeveloped. D. It has a small population. 4.What does the underlined word “agonize” in the last paragraph mean? A. Research. B. Suffer. C. Avoid. D. Reduce. 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. B　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了新研究表明，未来25年内气候变化将导致全球人均收入减少约19%，其中最不发达国家受影响最大，而发达国家如德国、美国和法国将面临较小幅度的收入减少。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中“A new study from a German research group says climate change will reduce everyone’s income (收入) by about 19 percent over the next 25 years. (德国一个研究小组的一项新研究表明，气候变化将在未来25年内使每个人的收入减少约19%)”可知，这项新的研究主要显示了气候变化造成的经济损失。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Most at the research group have been centering on extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, typhoons, hurricanes and other large storms. (该研究小组的大多数人一直专注于极端天气事件，如热浪、洪水、台风、飓风和其他大型风暴)”可知，大多数研究人员一直专注于自然灾害。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Areas that are usually cold for most of the year — Canada, Russia, Norway, Finland, and Sweden — will have good results from warming. (加拿大、俄罗斯、挪威、芬兰和瑞典等一年中大部分时间都很冷的地区将从变暖中受益)”可知，加拿大受气候变化的影响较小，因为它天气寒冷。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据划线词的上文“Experts note that the world’s poorest countries are also the least prepared to adapt to climate change. Those countries are least responsible for the change (专家指出，世界上最贫穷的国家也最没有准备好适应气候变化。这些国家对这种变化的责任最小)”和表示转折的“but”可知，世界上最贫穷的国家虽然对气候变化的责任小，但因为没有准备，所以与富裕国家相比，将多承受60%的收入损失。画线词意思应该是“受苦，受折磨”，与Suffer意思相近。故选B项。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北石家庄第二中学·期中）It seems the fish were always a smart lot. Only, humans took some time to realise the fact. Some years ago, scientists had discovered that they recognize family members by their smell. Now, scientists in Glasgow University, have discovered something new, according to a report in the journal New Scientist. They have discovered that the salmon fish go a step further. They actually keep a nose out for fish that smell like outsiders and not like family. Then they get tough with them. The reason may be that they use smell to mark out land, the scientists feel. And so, when they got a very strong smell of outsiders, they feel threatened (威胁). How did the scientists discover this? They brought up 44 salmon from two different families and kept them in several water tanks (缸). All the water tanks had members of both families. In some tanks, water was let in and let out. In other tanks they kept using the same water. When that happened, the fish smells also got stronger. For water gathers more and more of the smell with time. The results were very interesting. In the tanks where water was let in and let out, the fish did not get very strong smells of family or outsiders. But in the tanks where the same water was used again and again, the fish smells were much stronger. The salmon in these tanks could easily tell apart the family members from outsiders. They got unpleasant and then attacked and bit the latter. Scientists feel this discovery will help people who raise wild fisheries. Now they know that if they put salmon belonging to the same family in fast-flowing (流动的) water, they will not develop very strong connections. But if they put them in pools they will grow together and reproduce, leading to increased production. 1.What do scientists in Glasgow University discover about salmon fish? A. They attack outsiders by their smell. B. They can recognize family members. C. They grow better in flowing water. D. They use smells to find food. 2.How was the experiment carried out? A. By comparing different types of fish. B. By training fish to recognize smells. C. By using different water conditions. D. By observing fish in flowing water. 3.What do scientists suggest salmon farmers do? A. Mix different families in pools. B. Control water flow in raising. C. Change the food for salmon. D. Remove the salmon’s smell. 4.Where is the text probably taken from? A. A travel guide. B. A science magazine. C. A TV advertisement. D. A biology textbook. 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. B　4. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍格拉斯哥大学科学家发现三文鱼能通过气味识别外来者并发起攻击，还说明了实验过程及该发现对三文鱼养殖的指导意义。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They have discovered that the salmon fish go a step further. They actually keep a nose out for fish that smell like outsiders and not like family. Then they get tough with them.(他们发现三文鱼更进一步。它们实际上会留意那些气味像外来者而非同类的鱼，然后对它们采取强硬态度。)”可知，格拉斯哥大学的科学家发现三文鱼会通过气味识别外来者并对其发起攻击。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In some tanks, water was let in and let out. In other tanks they kept using the same water.(在一些水缸中，水是可以进出的。在其他水缸中，他们一直使用相同的水。)”可知，实验通过设置“流水”和“静水”两种不同的水质环境来开展。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Now they know that if they put salmon belonging to the same family in fast-flowing (流动的) water, they will not develop very strong connections. But if they put them in pools they will grow together and reproduce, leading to increased production.(现在他们知道，如果将同一家族的三文鱼放入快速流动的水中，它们不会建立很强的联系。但如果将它们放入水池中，它们会一起生长繁殖，从而提高产量。)”可知，科学家建议三文鱼养殖户控制养殖环境中的水流情况，以达到不同的养殖目的。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Now, scientists in Glasgow University, have discovered something new, according to a report in the journal New Scientist.(据《新科学家》杂志报道，现在格拉斯哥大学的科学家有了新发现。)”以及全文围绕科学发现、实验过程和应用价值展开可知，文章最可能来自科学杂志。故选B项。 主题语境01 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高一上·河北石家庄第一中学·期中）In Spain, children and their families are riding bikes to school together in large groups. The program is called ‌“bicibus” or bike bus. In Barcelona, the program started recently with only five children and grew quickly to hundreds of riders. This fall, children in the Eixample area of Barcelona have a new way to get to school on Fridays — they ride their bikes. In September, a group of five children began biking to school with their parents on Fridays: Soon the group grew to 150 or more. The bike bus begins around 8:25 every Friday morning. The route it will follow is always posted ahead of time, so everyone knows where to join. Instead of riding in bike lanes (道) or on sidewalks, the bicibus takes over the entire street. The commute (通勤) of these bikers takes about 25 minutes. And with the ever-growing cycling and skating kids taking part in this bike bus culture, the local police are helping stop traffic by riding in front of the bicibus and behind it. This further makes the parents happy that the additional security means their children will travel safely to school. With music playing and bike bells ringing, the bicibus feels like a party. ‌“The best part of the bicibus is that we ride along and pick up my friends and we ride together,” nine-year-old Maria Pitarch says. Some parents have made the bicibus the way they get to work on Fridays. Parents are hoping that the bicibus will help change ideas about how people can get around in the city. They want the city to create wider, kid-friendly bike lanes that are separate from car traffic. They point out that the bicibus also helps cut down on pollution. Recently, pictures and videos of the Eixample bicibus got a lot of attention on the social media site. Many people pointed out what a simple idea it is, and how easy it is to get started. Already some other areas in Barcelona are also organizing bike buses. 1.What can we learn about the bicibus? A. It has a flexible schedule. B. Its path is made known in advance. C. It takes over the whole sidewalks. D. Its safety is a concern for parents. 2.Why does the author mention Maria Pitarch in the fourth paragraph? A. To introduce more about the bike bus. B. To encourage readers to join the bike bus. C. To praise the performance of the kids. D. To show the enjoyment kids get from the program. 3.What do the parents expect the local government to do? A. Cut down on pollution. B. Focus on traffic problems. C. Build safer bike lanes for kids. D. Promote the bicibus program. 4.What is the public’s attitude toward the bus bike? A. Doubtful. B. Tolerant. (宽容的) C. Cautious. (谨慎的) D. Supportive. 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了西班牙巴塞罗那推行的“bicibus”或称自行车巴士项目，该项目旨在鼓励孩子和家人一起骑车上学，减少污染，并得到了社会的广泛关注和支持。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The bike bus begins around 8:25 every Friday morning. The route it will follow is always posted ahead of time, so everyone knows where to join.(自行车巴士每周五早上8点25分左右出发。它将遵循的路线总是提前公布的，所以每个人都知道在哪里加入)”可知，自行车巴士的路线会提前公布，即其路径会提前告知。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中““The best part of the bicibus is that we ride along and pick up my friends and we ride together,” nine-year-old Maria Pitarch says.(“自行车巴士最棒的地方就是我们骑着车去接我的朋友，然后一起骑车，”九岁的Maria Pitarch说)”可知，作者提到Maria Pitarch是为了展示孩子们从这个项目中获得的乐趣，他们喜欢一起骑车。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Parents are hoping that the bicibus will help change ideas about how people can get around in the city. They want the city to create wider, kid-friendly bike lanes that are separate from car traffic.(家长们希望自行车巴士能够改变人们对城市交通的看法。他们希望这座城市能开辟更宽阔、更适合儿童骑行的自行车道，与汽车交通分开)”可知，家长们期望地方政府为孩子们建造更安全的自行车道。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Recently, pictures and videos of the Eixample bicibus got a lot of attention on the social media site. Many people pointed out what a simple idea it is, and how easy it is to get started. Already some other areas in Barcelona are also organizing bike buses.(最近，Eixample自行车巴士的照片和视频在社交媒体上引起了广泛关注。许多人指出这是一个多么简单的想法，以及开始是多么容易。巴塞罗那的其他一些地区也已经在组织自行车巴士了)”可推知，公众对自行车巴士持支持态度。故选D项。 主题语境02 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北张家口第一中学·期中）The sun is setting, brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think. Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychology professor at the University of California, Irvine. So we get the photo but kind of lose the memory. Photography “outsources” memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’re so distracted by the process that we miss the moment altogether. The first explanation is the loss of memory. People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember. Similarly, if you write down someone’s phone number, you’re less likely to remember it offhand because your brain tells you there’s just no need. That’s all well and good—until that piece of paper goes missing. The other is distraction. We’re distracted by the process of taking a photo how we hold our phone, composing the photo, such as smiling faces, the background to our liking and clear image, all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize. However, taking photos can benefit memory — when done mindfully. While taking a photo may be distracting, the act of preparation by focusing on visual details around has some upsides. When people take the time to zoom in (拉近镜头) on specific things, memories become strengthened. Another benefit is that we recall moments more accurately with the photos. Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences. Thus, photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened. Memories die away without a visual record backing them up. Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further. 1.What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To introduce the topic of the passage. B. To call on readers not to take photos. C. To show the interest in taking photos. D. To explain how to take perfect photos. 2.Why does photography “outsource” memories? A. Photos are more detailed than memories. B. Many sources influence people’s memories. C. People depend more on photos to remember. D. Taking photos is helpful for us to memorize. 3.What will be discussed next? A. Situations when taking photos is better. B. When distraction is most likely to happen. C. How to use photo-taking to memorize better. D. How to stay focused while taking photos. 4.What may be a suitable title for the text? A. Remember the moment and take photos properly. B. Fewer photos, stronger memories. C. Photos’ effects on memory recall. D. Better skills, sharper memory. 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. D　4. C 【解析】【导语】 这篇文章是一篇说明文，主要探讨了拍照对记忆的影响，包括其潜在的负面影响和正面效益。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The sun is setting, brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think.(夕阳西下，孩子们在浪花中玩耍，他们的脸庞被映照得格外明亮。你伸手去拿手机，想要记录下这美好的瞬间。但在此之前，先了解一下这个令人惊讶的科学发现：拍照并不是你想象中保留记忆的完美方式。)”可知，第一段的主要目的是引出文章的主题，即拍照对记忆的影响。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“Photography ‘outsources‘ memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’re so distracted by the process that we miss the moment altogether.(摄影‘外包’了记忆。它有两种方式：要么我们在拍照时摆脱了记住瞬间的责任，要么我们被这个过程分散了注意力，以至于完全错过了那个瞬间。)”和第四段提到的“People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember.(人们知道他们的相机正在记录那一刻，所以他们不去努力记住。)”可知，摄影会“外包”记忆是因为人们更多地依赖照片来记忆。故选C。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further.(因此，照片是一个很好的工具，当有目的性地拍摄时，它有助于记忆，这值得进一步探讨。)”可推测出，接下来可能会讨论如何有目的性地拍照，即如何在拍照时保持专注，以更好地利用照片来帮助记忆。故选D。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。短文主要讨论了拍照对记忆的影响，包括其潜在的负面影响，如分散注意力和记忆外包，以及积极作用，如有助于更准确地回忆时刻。因此，C项“照片对记忆回忆的影响”这个标题最能概括短文的主题。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北盐山中学·期中）For years, you’ve been told that stress can be deadly and is something to be avoided. Therefore, an anxious situation is often accompanied by a sense of fear. However, recent studies suggest that stress-related harmful effects on your health are not unavoidable. One study followed 30,000 people over eight years and measured their stress levels. Those who believed that stress is harmful died at a higher rate than those who were under stress but didn’t acknowledge the so-called negative effects. The latter group was healthier, and many of them lived long, happy lives. Stressful feelings start out in a small region of the brain that affects how people feel emotions, especially fear. The small region is very sensitive to possible threats. When it senses danger, it alerts the brain, and feelings of fear or stress can result. These feelings give people a warning message when they need to pay attention and when they need to take action. For instance, when the sight of a speeding car triggers (触发) the region to release a lightning-fast message, we know immediately to move out of the way! Another study carried by Health psychologist Dr. McGonigal found a link between stress and the amount of sympathy people showed to others. Researchers tracked 1,000 adults, their descriptions of the level of stress in their lives and the amount of time spent helping others. With each major stressful event, such as a family tragedy or financial crisis, the risk of dying increased by 30 percent. But for the group who spent time helping others, there was no increase in stress-related deaths, even for those who had faced their own personal tragedies. According to Dr. McGonigal, “Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort. Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows.” 1.What does the study in paragraph 2 suggest? A. Stress caused many deaths over eight years. B. Stress won’t hurt you if you don’t acknowledge its presence. C. It is not the stress but our response to it that creates problems. D. Those without stress usually live long and happy lives. 2.What do we know about stress from paragraph 3? A. Stress is harmful to the brain. B. Stress can cause danger. C. Stress can be a threat to us. D. Stress can lead to timely action. 3.What can we learn from Dr. McGonigal’s study? A. People without stress spend more time caring others. B. Stress often causes a family tragedy or financial crisis. C. Stress can be avoided by helping others. D. People chasing meaning in life suffer less from stress. 4.Which may be the best title for the text? A. Stress Is Not Your Enemy B. Man Can Conquer Stress C. We Need Remove Stress D. Stress Is Nearly Harmless 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. D　4. A 【解析】 这是一篇说明文。本文通过科学研究得出压力本身不会给我们带来问题，我们对压力的态度影响了生活。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段“One study followed 30,000 people over eight years and measured their stress levels. Those who believed that stress is harmful died at a higher rate than those who were under stress but didn’t acknowledge the so-called negative effects. The latter group was healthier, and many of them lived long, happy lives.(一项研究对30000人进行了为期八年的跟踪调查，并测量了他们的压力水平。那些认为压力有害的人的死亡率高于那些处于压力下，但不承认所谓的有负面影响的人。后一组人更健康，他们中的许多人生活幸福且长寿)”可知，死亡率高的测试组中的人们认为压力有害，另一组则不认为压力有不良影响，由测试的研究结果可见，造成问题的不是压力，而是我们对压力的态度。故选C。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段“When it senses danger, it alerts the brain, and feelings of fear or stress can result. These feelings give people a warning message when they need to pay attention and when they need to take action. For instance, when the sight of a speeding car triggers (触发) the region to release a lightning-fast message, we know immediately to move out of the way!(当它感觉到危险时，它会提醒大脑，从而产生恐惧或压力的感觉。当人们需要注意和采取行动时，这些感觉会给他们一个警告信息。例如，当看到一辆超速行驶的汽车时，该区域会快速地释放出信号，我们立即知道要让开！)”可知，压力感(feelings of stress)会给人们发出信息，从而让人做出应变，及时采取行动。故选D。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“With each major stressful event, such as a family tragedy or financial crisis, the risk of dying increased by 30 percent. But for the group who spent time helping others, there was no increase in stress-related deaths, even for those who had faced their own personal tragedies.(每发生一次重大压力事件，如家庭悲剧或金融危机，死亡风险都会增加30%。但对于那些花时间帮助他人的人来说，与压力相关的死亡人数没有增加，即使是那些曾经经历过个人悲剧的人)”及“Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort.(追求生活的意义比避免生活中的不幸对你的健康更好)”可知，追求生活意义的人承受的压力更小。故选D。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。本文通过科学研究得出压力本身不会给我们带来问题，我们对压力的态度影响了生活，结合最后一句“Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows.(追求在生活中创造意义的东西，然后相信自己能够处理随之而来的压力)”可知，“Stress Is Not Your Enemy (压力不是你的敌人)”适合作为本文的标题。故选A。 主题语境03 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北石家庄第一中学·期中）At just 19 years old, Akiša Peters teaches at the Sisseton Wahpeton Tribal College. He specializes in a language that is thousands of years old, the Dakota language, spoken by the Dakota people. “The Dakota language is the most important aspect of Dakota culture. Without it, our Dakota culture would no longer exist.” Peters claimed. “I was lucky to grow up around many first-language Dakota speakers. But now the elderly continually passed away and at the end of their lives, they just wanted to know their families would continue to have the language. One of the problems our people have is finding ways to get at-length and ongoing exposure (接触) to the language.” Aside from instructing at the college level, Peters uses social media to share videos that combine humor, culture, and basic-level conversation to help teach Dakota. In his free time, he visits Dakota elders. He also started an online group of youth to converse and share the knowledge of the language in a safe and supportive space. Akiša Peters wants to tell the youth that if they want to learn their own language, sit with their elders and learn from them. Endless vocabulary sheets could discourage them from learning. Standards created by non-speakers could also do that. “Within the next decade, I believe my colleagues, other Dakota-learning relatives and I will have children and start a new generation of Dakota. I also hope my brothers and sisters will take the path we laid out for them and continue to learn and speak Dakota. On my reservation there are numerous young people working on the comeback of the language. I’m hopeful because I’m definitely not alone.” Akiša Peters told Teenvogue. 1.Why does Akiša Peters teach the Dakota language? A. To enrich his experience. B. To record its written form. C. To prevent it dying out. D. To make it known globally. 2.What can we say about Akiša Peters according to Paragraph 3? A. Learned. B. Creative. C. Humorous. D. Cooperative. 3.What does Akiša Peters expect the young people to do? A. Deal with vocabulary sheets. B. Keep to the given standards. C. Communicate with their elders. D. Learn from their teachers. 4.Which section of a website is the text probably taken from? A. Research. B. Business. C. Fashion. D. Culture. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了19岁的Akiša Peters教授达科他语，通过多种方式努力保护这一语言，并对年轻人学习该语言提出期望。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“The Dakota language is the most important aspect of Dakota culture. Without it, our Dakota culture would no longer exist. (达科他语是达科他文化中最重要的方面。没有它，我们的达科他文化将不复存在)”以及“But now the elderly continually passed away and at the end of their lives, they just wanted to know their families would continue to have the language. (但是现在不断有老人去世，在他们生命的尽头，他们只是想知道他们的家人会继续使用这种语言)”可知，Akíša Peters教授达科他语是为了防止它消亡。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段“Aside from instructing at the college level, Peters uses social media to share videos that combine humor, culture, and basic-level conversation to help teach Dakota. In his free time, he visits Dakota elders. He also started an online group of youth to converse and share the knowledge of the language in a safe and supportive space. (除了在大学授课外，彼得斯还利用社交媒体分享结合幽默、文化和基础对话的视频来帮助教授达科他语。在空闲时间，他拜访达科他的长辈。他还成立了一个年轻人在线小组，在一个安全和支持的空间里交流和分享语言知识)”可推知，Akíša Peters富有创造力。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“Akiša Peters wants to tell the youth that if they want to learn their own language, sit with their elders and learn from them. (Akíša Peters想告诉年轻人，如果他们想学习自己的语言，就和长辈们坐在一起向他们学习)”可知，Akíša Peters希望年轻人与长辈交流。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。第一段介绍Akiša Peters教授达科他语，该语言是达科他人传承数千年的文化载体。第二段引用Peters的话，强调达科他语言是达科他文化最重要的方面，并说明达科他语传承面临的困境。第三段讲述Peters通过大学教学、社交媒体、线上青年团体等多种方式推广达科他语。第四段表达Peters对达科他语传承的期望。文章整体围绕达科他语言与文化的传承展开，属于文化范畴，因此可能来自网站的文化版块。故选D项。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北张家口第一中学·期中）“Long time no see.” is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend’s e-mail, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish. Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation (直译) of the Chinese greeting with wrong English grammar! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all. So I did research on Google.com. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages containing “Long time no see.” Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Interestingly, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected. Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan’s movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective named “Charlie Chan” on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. “Long time no see.” was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, “Long time no see.” became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies. Some scholars compare America to a huge melting pot. All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together and they change the color and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed pot. You can have some examples from other countries, such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American’s melting pot keeps adding richness. 1.Why did the writer himself feel surprised? A. “Long time no see.” is a Chinglish expression. B. He’s found Americans use the expression formally every day. C. So many literal translations of expressions are used in America. D. “Longtime no see.” is used as a standard American English greeting. 2.What do the underlined words “a huge melting pot” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. A large boiling cooker. B. Cross-cultural mixture. C. A kind of cooked dish. D. Confucius’s famous words. 3.What can be inferred from the passage? A. Detectives translated the phrase “Long time no see.” B. Cultures cannot be changed in the huge melting pot. C. Hollywood probably made “Longtime no see.” popular. D. The huge melting pot greatly affects all kinds of languages. 4.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Some American expressions can be used in China. B. Americans have a strong interest in Chinese culture. C. American English keeps being enriched by different cultures. D. Some Chinese daily expressions are introduced into English. 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. C　4. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要通过“Long time no see”这一表达是标准的美式问候语，说明了美国的语言融合了不同的文化。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all.(后来，我的朋友告诉我这是标准的美国问候语。我太惊讶了，不敢相信她)”可知，作者感到惊讶是因为发现“Longtime no see”是一句标准的美式问候语。故选D。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together and they change the color and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed pot.(各种文化混合在一起，它们改变了彼此的颜色和味道。语言通常是首先受到影响的东西)”可知，美国将各种文化混合在一起，导致语言受到影响，即它进行了跨文化融合。故划线词意思是“跨文化融合”。故选B。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段“In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective named “Charlie Chan” on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. “Long time no see.” was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, “Long time no see.” became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies.(20世纪30年代，好莱坞电影制作人成功地在大银幕上塑造了一位享誉全球的华裔侦探“陈查理”。陈侦探喜欢引用孔子的话来教美国人一些中国智慧。“Longtime no see.”是他的象征。在陈查理说“Longtime no see.”后由于这些电影的流行，在美国成为一个流行的表达)”可推知，可能是好莱坞让“Longtime no see.”变得受欢迎。故选C。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“You can have some examples from other countries, such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American’s melting pot keeps adding richness.(你可以从其他国家找到一些例子，比如意大利的披萨，日本的寿司，法国的déjà vu等等。名单很长！由于现在美国人越来越欣赏中国文化，我相信将来会有更多的汉语词汇成为美式英语。通过这种方式，美国的大熔炉不断增添丰富)”结合文章主要通过“Long time no see”这一表达是标准的美式问候语，说明了美国的语言融合了不同的文化。可知，这篇文章的主旨是不同的文化不断丰富着美国英语。故选C。 主题语境04 人与自然-环境 （25-26高一上·河北保定唐县第一中学·期中）Among the world’s waste-recycling pioneers, Germany is the leader. The country has quite a detailed way of sorting their waste-down to the color of glass waste, the type of paper, the separate bin for metals, etc. Here below are what you should know about Germany’s waste sorting system： ◇You are expected to gather your waste in your apartment/housing area’s local public garbage bins. ◇There are commonly several types of public garbage bins available in the German’s apartment/housing areas： Blue bin — for paper and cardboard Green and white bin — for glass, different bins for differently colored glass, not available for holiday decorations and lights Yellow/orange bin — for plastic and metals Brown bin — for goods that can be changed naturally by bacteria into substances that don’t harm the environment, like leftovers, fruit and vegetables Gray/black bin — for everything else that can’t be recycled such as used cat litter and animal waste ◇Some items don’t belong in these public garbage bins. Items like used batteries, electronics, unused paints, and lights must be returned to the special agent/locations so they can be properly recycled. Other items such as clothes, shoes, and oversized rubbish and furniture are advised to be donated or sold. ◇There’s this thing called Pfand in Germany, a certain part of the price for a bottled drink that you get back if you send back the bottle to certified (有资历的) shops. German law requires shops over a certain size selling bottled drinks have a Pfandruckgabestelle, or place for bottles with deposits (押金). These bottles usually made of glass or plastic will be refilled. Of course, there’re strict health regulations. 1.Which bin should the fallen leaves be classified into？ A. The blue bin. B. The brown bin. C. The grey/black bin. D. The green and white bin. 2.How can Germans deal with some used sneakers？ A. By returning it to special agents. B. By placing it in a specific location. C. By giving it away to those in need. D. By donating it to a Pfandruckgabestelle. 3.What is the aim of Pfand？ A. To collect money for some shops. B. To help shops reuse plastic or glass. C. To reduce the broken bottles. D. To encourage bottles to be returned. 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. D 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了德国是如何进行垃圾分类和回收的。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据“Brown bin”部分关键句“for goods that can be changed naturally by bacteria into substances that don’t harm the environment, like leftovers, fruit and vegetables”（对于那些可以被细菌自然转化为对环境无害的物质的物品，如吃剩的食物、水果和蔬菜）可知，棕色垃圾桶用来回收那些可以被细菌自然转化为对环境无害的物质的物品，落叶可以被细菌可以被细菌自然转化为对环境无害的物质的物品，从而推知，落叶应被归入棕色垃圾桶。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段关键句“Other items such as clothes, shoes, and oversized rubbish and furniture are advised to be donated or sold.”（建议捐赠或出售衣服、鞋子、超大垃圾和家具等其他物品。）可知，在德国，建议将衣服、鞋子、超大垃圾和家具等物品捐赠或出售，从而推知，德国人可能会把二手运动鞋捐赠给那些有需要的人。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段关键句“There’s this thing called Pfand in Germany, a certain part of the price for a bottled drink that you get back if you send back the bottle to certified shops.”（在德国有一种叫做Pfand的东西，它是瓶装饮料价格的一部分，如果你把瓶子送回经过认证的商店，你会得到它。）可知，Pfand是瓶装饮料价格的一部分，如果你把饮料瓶子送回经过认证的商店，就会得到这部分钱，这是一种鼓励消费者退回瓶子的方法，由此可推断出，Pfand的功能是鼓励消费者退回瓶子。故选D项。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解（说明文） 主题语境01 人与社会-中国文化 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. C　4. A 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. A　4. C 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 【答案】1. B　2. B　3. C　4. C Passage 2 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. B　4. C 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. C　4. B Passage 2 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. C　4. A 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. B　4. B Passage 2 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. C　4. D 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. C　4. B 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 【答案】1. D　2. D　3. A　4. B Passage 2 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. B　4. D 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. A　4. C 主题语境05 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. C　4. D Passage 2 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. D　4. B 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 Passage 1 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. D　4. B Passage 2 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. D　4. B 主题语境07 人与自然-自然生态 Passage 1 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. B　4. B Passage 2 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. B　4. B 主题语境01 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. C　4. D 主题语境02 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. D　4. C Passage 2 【答案】1. C　2. D　3. D　4. A 主题语境03 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. C　4. D Passage 2 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. C　4. C 主题语境04 人与自然-环境 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. D / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解（说明文） 主题语境01 人与社会-中国文化 （25-26高一上·河北六校联合体·期中）The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, is one of the most important traditional holidays in China. It is a time for family reunions, much like Thanksgiving in the West. The festival’s core themes are unity, harmony, and giving thanks for the harvest. The most iconic symbol of the festival is the mooncake, a rich, round pastry typically filled with sweet bean paste or lotus seed paste and salted egg yolks. The round shape symbolizes completeness and family reunion. Under the bright full moon, families gather to enjoy mooncakes, admire the moon, and share stories. However, traditions are evolving. While the essence of family remains central, new customs are emerging. For instance, with many young people working far from home, virtual family gatherings via video call have become common. Eco-friendly and health-conscious mooncakes with less sugar and innovative fillings are also gaining popularity. Despite these modern twists, the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival remains unchanged. It continues to be a powerful cultural force that strengthens family bonds and connects Chinese people worldwide to their heritage. 1.What is the primary purpose of the Mid-Autumn Festival? A. To celebrate the beginning of autumn. B. To encourage the eating of mooncakes. C. To honor the ancient Chinese poets. D. To promote family gathering and harmony. 2.Why is the mooncake round in shape? A. Because it is easy to make and carry. B. Because it represents the full moon and completeness. C. Because it is a tradition from Western countries. D. Because it cooks evenly in the oven. 3.What is a modern change in the celebration of the festival? A. The festival is no longer considered important. B. Families have stopped eating mooncakes. C. Virtual reunions are used to connect distant family members. D. People only celebrate it with their friends instead of family. 4.What can be inferred from the passage about traditional festivals? A. Their forms may change, but their core values can remain. B. They are becoming less popular among young people. C. They are resisted by modern society. D. Their customs never change over time. 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高一上·河北枣强中学·期中）Why do we travel around the world? There are certainly as many reasons to go on a world tour as there are world travelers. And if you are reading these lines, it is because you may already have yours. We travel to have time which we often lack (缺少) in our daily lives to admire a sunset, to meet new people, to go hiking for several days, or just to do nothing. To meet people from all over the world and to learn more about their culture and way of life are two main reasons. To gain new experiences and to get out of the well-known comfort zone are other reasons. Now that you have a good reason and make the decision to go on a round-the-world trip, all you have to do is to prepare your trip around the world. To be honest, we love this period of travel preparations. We spend our time reading travel blogs, sharing our desires for destinations and things to do during the journey. It is a very exciting time before our journey gets started. However, there are certainly less fun aspects of the preparations for a round-the-world trip, like the money things. You may ask yourself, “How much does a round-the-world trip cost?” The budget (预算) for such a trip will depend on many factors such as your travel style, the destinations you want to visit, activities, accommodations, airline tickets, visas and so on. But don’t worry, you don’t need to be a millionaire to go around the world. And we’re here to help you. We have written all the important steps in preparing for a long distance trip in our new book Destination Tour du Monde. 1.Why do people travel according to the text? A. To buy gifts. B. To enjoy the time they rarely have. C. To avoid doing homework. D. To become travel bloggers. 2.What did the author think of the travel preparation period? A. Difficult. B. Boring. C. Perfect. D. Amazing. 3.What should be considered in the budget for a round-the-world trip? A. The spots you plan to visit. B. The travel blogs you follow. C. The gifts you buy after the trip. D. The cameras you take with you. 4.What will the author probably talk about next? A. Reasons for being a writer. B. Stories of famous travelers. C. Planning examples in the book. D. Recommendation of restaurants. 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北六校联合体·期中）Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept of science fiction; it is rapidly changing our daily lives. From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation systems on Netflix and Taobao, AI is here to make our lives more convenient. However, like any powerful tool, it comes with its own set of challenges. One major benefit of AI is its efficiency. It can process vast amounts of data much faster than any human, leading to breakthroughs in fields like medical research and climate forecasting. In our homes, smart devices powered by AI can control lighting, temperature, and security, saving us time and energy. Yet, the rise of AI also raises important questions. Will AI take away jobs? While it’s true that some repetitive jobs may be automated, AI is also creating new roles that require skills in managing and working alongside intelligent systems. Another concern is data privacy. As AI systems learn from our data, who has access to this information, and how is it being used? The key is not to fear AI but to understand and guide its development. By focusing on education and creating clear rules, we can ensure that AI serves humanity positively. 1.How does the author introduce AI in the first paragraph? A. By comparing it with science fiction. B. By listing its various applications. C. By discussing its technical problems. D. By describing its complex development process. 2.What is a positive effect of AI mentioned in the text? A. It guarantees everyone’s job security. B. It processes data quickly and accurately. C. It has solved the problem of climate change. D. It makes all home devices free of charge. 3.What is the main concern associated with AI discussed in the passage? A. Its high cost of development. B. Its inability to understand human emotions. C. Its potential threat to employment and privacy. D. Its slow learning speed in new environments. 4.What is the author’s overall attitude towards the development of AI? A. Fearful and opposed. B. Doubtful and cautious. C. Objective and hopeful. D. Indifferent and neutral. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北保定唐县第一中学·期中）Black Friday isn’t what it once was. Less than 15 years ago, it was common for people to wake up at early hours to drive to a store, where they would stand in line, waiting for the doors to open in order to get the best deals. Those people stay, but not in the numbers they used to, thanks to online shopping. But as AI becomes entrenched in people’s habits, it could have an increasingly large role in Black Friday. A growing number of buyers will be depending on AI to help them find deals. Some 33% of the people in a 2025 survey said they plan to use AI as part of their holiday shopping double the number who did last year. Many say the tech could help them with gift ideas and product discovery. A separate study from another marketing platform (平台) found that 56% of buyers say they’ll use AI tools among black Friday. AI can do a lot more than help people think of creative gifts, of course. GenAI can research prices and recommend the best deal, in some cases even buying the products for you. And a growing number of people are taking advantage of that. Traffic from AI platforms to retail (零售) sites in July was up by 4,700%. And the company says there will be an increase in AI usage of between 515% and 550% this holiday season, compared to 2024. To use AI for finding deals, first make a clear list of what you want to buy. Be very specific (确切的) about the product details when asking the chatbot. For example, if you want a computer, mention the exact model and your preferences. The AI will then search for the best prices and may also suggest cash-back apps. However, always check the results on the store’s website yourself, as prices can change quickly. This method saves you time and makes holiday shopping easier. 1.What does the underlined word “entrenched in” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Deeply fixed in. B. Greatly influenced by. C. Free from. D. Subject to. 2.What can be inferred from the numbers in the 3rd and 4th paragraphs? A. Human shoppers prefer off-season shopping. B. Traditional shopping is out of daily life. C. Retailers use AI to design better deals. D. AI has reshaped our shopping habits. 3.What is suggested for using AI to find deals? A. Asking AI for gift ideas . B. Checking the real-time prices. C. Avoiding using cash-back apps. D. Making general product descriptions. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Risks of Using AI. B. The Fall of Black Friday. C. AI: A Game Changer for Shopping. D. Online Shopping: A Way to Change Holidays. 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北五校联合教研体·期中）Online shopping has become something very common for young people. However, it’s not easy for old people. Therefore, buy-for-you shops are becoming popular among the old. Mr. Li, a 65-year-old man, is crazy about this way of shopping. He says, “I can’t use the Internet. After I happened to find a buy-for-you shop, I decided to try it. Finally I got what I wanted. I was so happy.” The shopkeeper, Mu Lan, says she started the business of offline buy-for-you in order to help people like Mr. Li. In only about ten days since the start of the business, she has received more than 20 orders from customers. Mu Lan is not the only one who finds the large need for offline buy-for-you business in the market. In her city, over 300 such shops opened their doors only in April. In order to attract more customers, they have opened their shops in communities. And they charge a suitable service fee. For example, when buying things that cost less than 200 yuan for customers, they usually get 5 yuan as a service fee. What if there is any problem with the ordered thing, let’s say, like a quality problem? The shopkeepers say they will deal with any quality problems if people use their buy-for-you service. 1.Why do some people go to a buy-for-you shop? A. Because they don’t like shopping. B. Because they want to save some money C. Because they’re tired of online shopping. D. Because they aren’t able to use the Internet. 2.The underlined word “charge” in Paragraph 4 means “________”. A. ask for some money B. spend some money C. lend some money D. borrow some money 3.Which of the following is Not true about buy-for-you shops? A. They are usually in the neighborhood. B. They get at least 5 yuan as a service fee. C. They don’t care about the quality of goods. D. They are popular among old people. 4.What can we know from the passage? A. Mr. Li won’t use buy-for-you service any more. B. Buy-for-you business is in great need. C. Mu Lan is the first person to start the business. D. There are 300 buy-for-you shops in the city. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北NT20名校联合体·期中）Sleeping in a noisy room isn’t just distracting (使人分心的) — it can also harm your health. While researchers have known for decades that long-term loud noises are harmful, it’s only recently been recognized as a widespread problem. A new review by researchers from Germany and Denmark examined how noises, such as airplanes or jackhammers, affect (影响) our hearts. Most obviously, loud sounds can wake you up. But even if you don’t remember the noise or leave your bed, it can still harm your body in ways you may not notice. “Noise is not just causing annoyance, but it actually makes us sick,” said Dr Thomas Münzel, a professor at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. “Regardless of where the sound is coming from, if it gets louder than 60 decibels (分贝), it can increase the risk of heart disease.” When our body hears these noises, our body feels stress. In this case, these sudden and unexpected noises cause hormones (荷尔蒙) to speed up and eventually impair the heart. Although the chance that a single noise will affect you is unlikely, it’s the continuous contact with the sound that can finally affect you. “But our heart health isn’t the only cause for concern. Long-term noise may also raise the risk of other diseases such as type 2 diabetes, depression, and anxiety disorders,” he warns. In the future, Münzel plans to examine how noises from cars, planes, and other vehicles affect the brain. But despite the amount or the depth of research he leads, it’ll need help from politicians to improve the effect of noise on our health. “Politicians have to take into consideration, in particular, the new findings,” Münzel said, “As for airplane noise and airports, it is important to make new laws and set new lower noise limits that protect people living close by the airport instead of the owners of the airport.” 1.What is the most obvious effect of loud noises according to the new review? A. They may wake people up at night. B. They can make the brain stop working. C. They will certainly cause heart disease. D. They help people remember things better. 2.What does the underlined word “impair” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Lose. B. Protect. C. Improve. D. Damage. 3.Whom does Münzel give advice to in the end? A. Doctors. B. Researchers. C. Lawmakers. D. Airport workers. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. How Noise Affects Our Health. B. Where People Sleep Well at Night. C. Why Loud Sounds Are Annoying. D. When People Should Go to Sleep. 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北保定五校·期中）About 4,700 years ago, King Djoser, the first ruler of Egypt’s Third Dynasty, built a pyramid in Saqqara, an ancient burial site in Egypt. No one knows exactly how the pyramid was built. It took millions of massive blocks. Some of those blocks weighed up to 2,500 kilograms. Experts have proposed several techniques-including ramps and cranes — to move such heavy stone blocks. They have also thought about rope-and-pulley devices and wooden rollers. Researchers now suggest that ancient people used a water-powered system to construct this pyramid. How? Builders would have controlled flows of water into and out of a large shaft (竖井) inside the pyramid. The water’s movement would have lifted and lowered a platform that carried building stones to higher levels. This idea comes from a study led by Xavier Landreau, a scientist who researches ancient technology. The team found that a branch of the Nile River once flowed near 31 pyramids, including Djoser’s. It’s dried up now. But boats carrying workers and building blocks could have traveled this branch of the Nile between 3,700 and 4,700 years ago. Landreau believes designers of Djoser’s pyramid developed techniques for controlling water flow. Landreau’s team created a computer model using data from the pyramid, underground waterways, and satellite images of the region. The model also included a nearby structure called Gisr el-Mudir, which may have collected rainwater. During heavy rains, this area might have turned into a lake, sending water into the pyramid’s shaft. Inside the shaft, a huge wooden float (浮子) may have been connected to ropes and pulleys. When water filled the shaft, the float would rise, lowering a platform to pick up stones. As the water drained (排空), the float would sink, pulling the platform and stones upward. Not all experts agree with this idea. Kamil Kuraszkiewicz, an Egyptologist at the University of Warsaw in Poland, questions whether the lake Gisr el-Mudir existed, as ancient records do not mention it. “Building the water-powered system,” he says, “would have required much more effort than to move the stone blocks using just manpower.” 1.What can we know about building the pyramid? A. Scientists have reached an agreement on it. B. Few stone blocks were transported by boat. C. There’s no widely accepted explanation for it. D. Rope-and-pulley devices were the main method. 2.What does Landreau’s study find? A. Waterpower likely gave a big lift to the pyramid builders. B. The branches of the Nile River were once badly polluted. C. The 3D model offers insights into the life in ancient times. D. Pyramid designers developed techniques for fighting floods. 3.What does the author want to explain in paragraph 5? A. The exact purpose of Gisr el-Mudir. B. How the water-powered system works. C. The discovery of an underground river. D. Why Djoser’s pyramid was constructed. 4.What is Kamil’s attitude towards the new finding? A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Uncaring. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北保定五校·期中）A new study looked at data from more than 10,000 12- and 13-year-olds and their parents, who were asked about their screen-use habits, including texting, social media, video chatting, watching videos and surfing the Internet. The researchers also asked if their screen-use caused problems, like struggling to stop using screens or having trouble with school and daily life. One key finding stood out: One of the biggest factors of how much time kids spend on screens — and whether that use is problematic — is how much parents themselves use their screens when they are around their kids. “It’s really important to role-model screen behaviors for your children,” says Jason Nagata, lead author of the study. “Even if teens don’t think they are influenced by their parents, the data shows they are.” “Instead of beating ourselves up about it,” says Jenny Radesky, a researcher at the University of Michigan, “it’s important for parents to realize that just like kids, we are open to the draws of technology that is purposely designed to keep us scrolling (浏览).” But even if parents are fighting against bigger forces designed to keep us glued to screens, that doesn’t mean we are completely helpless. Nagata’s research also looked for solutions that worked best to limit screen-use specifically among teenagers because we tend to see kids spending a lot more time on social media once they hit their teenage years. Keeping meal times and bedtime screen-free helps kids spend less time on screens. Nagata’s earlier research also found that keeping screens out of bedrooms helps kids sleep better. Another key point: When parents use screens too much, kids notice that. Teens often feel their parents are distracted (注意力分散的) and unavailable because they are focused on their own phones. Given the design of technology, Radesky says the message shouldn’t be to blame (指责) the parents. The message should be to talk with your kids about why you feel so pulled in by screens. 1.What were the parents and kids asked to do during the study? A. Record their daily lives. B. Answer some questions. C. Send texts to each other. D. Have a chat with friends. 2.Who does the study show are a bigger influence on kids’ screen behaviors? A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Classmates. D. Researchers. 3.What does the underlined word “draws” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Concerns. B. Principles. C. Attractions. D. Achievements. 4.What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The primary goals of Nagata’s research. B. Reasons why parents act as a role model. C. The advantages of living a screen-free life. D. Strategies for limiting screen time for kids. 主题语境02 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高一上·河北辛集中学·期中）It can be incredibly difficult to encourage ourselves to go for a run during winter, particularly when it’s wet and windy outside. But new research has found that even a super-quick run could have great health benefits. In fact, it seems that just a 10-minute session will not only make us feel better, but could actually improve brain health, too. Now, we all know that exercise can improve mental and physical health in many ways. But when it comes to mental well-being, there’s been relatively little research done on the specific benefits of running, compared with other physical activities, such as cycling. So this was something put to the test during a recent study. Researchers from University of Tsukuba in Japan asked participants (参加者) to run on a treadmill (跑步机) for just 10 minutes. They then had to take a Stroop Color and Word Test which is used to measure reaction time in brain processing. Results showed there was a highest point in self-reported pleasure and an increase in degree of activity of the brain. In other words, runners were found to have an increase in blood flow in the part of the brain that’s associated with dealing with functions and controlling mood (情绪). Researchers then compared these results to a similar study on cycling, which also showed improved cognition (认知), but no mood improvement. Therefore, it seems various types of exercise can make us feel differently. The authors noted, “Given exercise is medicine, the effects of drugs differ depending on the type of drug, and different types of exercise such as running and cycling should be observed to have different effects on mental health and brain functions as well.” So pushing ourselves to get outside for a run really will make us feel better, probably more than other fitness activities. And these findings show that we don’t necessarily need to do a lot of exercise to feel the benefit of it. 1.What did the new research find? A. Running fast benefits all of us. B. Running is the best exercise. C. A short time run can be beneficial. D. A healthy mind encourages us to run. 2.How did the researchers get the result? A. By using different drugs on participants. B. By interviewing some sportsmen. C. By collecting information on the Internet. D. By doing experiments and comparisons. 3.Which is related to our happiness? A. Cycling. B. Medicine. C. Blood flow. D. Colors. 4.What is the main idea of the text? A. We should go for a run in winter. B. Running really benefits us mentally. C. We don’t need a lot of exercise. D. Running on a treadmill is better than running outside. 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北保定河北定州中学·期中）When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic (有氧的) exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat high blood pressure. Exercises that engage muscles without movement, such as wall squats and planks, may be best for lowering blood pressure, according to a large study published in July, 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This type of training is known as isometric exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic. Isometric muscle action happens when muscles contract but do not visibly change length, and the joints involved don’t move, facilitating stability of the body. Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight. “These findings provide a comprehensive data-driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure,” said study coauthor Dr. Jamie O’Driscoll in a news release. The researchers looked into randomized controlled trials that had reported the effects of exercise interventions, lasting two or more weeks, on blood pressure between 1990 and February 2023. From a review of 270 trials with 15,827 participants, the researchers found that among HIIT (high intensity interval training), isometric exercise, aerobic exercise, dynamic resistance training and a combination of the latter two, isometric exercise led to the greatest reductions in blood pressure. It’s also important to note that there are other lifestyle changes as well as exercise that can benefit your blood pressure. These include keeping to a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, cutting down on salt, not drinking too much alcohol and ensuring that you continue to take any prescribed medication. More research is needed to determine exactly why isometric exercises might be better for lowering blood pressure than other types of training, the authors said. 1.What does the underlined part “isometric exercise” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Exercise that is done with extra weights. B. Exercise that involves visible muscle contraction. C. Exercise that focuses on stability of the body. D. Exercise that engages muscles without movement. 2.How did the researchers carry out the study? A. By providing statistics. B. By interviewing experts. C. By doing experiments. D. By making comparisons. 3.What does the author suggest the future studies about isometric exercise focus on? A. Exploring the reasons for its effectiveness. B. Demonstrating its influences on mental health. C. Assessing its suitability for different populations. D. Determining its long-term impacts on blood pressure. 4.What is the text mainly about? A. The benefits of aerobic exercises. B. The best exercise for blood pressure. C. The effects of various types of exercises. D. The importance of keeping a healthy lifestyle. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北NT20名校联合体·期中）Artificial intelligence (人工智能), or AI in short, is the science of giving computers and machines ability to think and work like humans. AI scientists and engineers have made a lot of cool technologies. AI is rapidly catching up with the human ability to read faces. As a result, facial recognition is used a lot in the world. Chinese police use this technology to find out criminals (罪犯). Once they caught a criminal when he attended a concert. It also checks the ID of ride-hailing (网约车) drivers and lets people pay for things with a smile. AI is also used in self-driving cars, which are believed to be the future of driving. Most drivers may wave or nod at passers-by to let them cross the street, but self-driving cars don't have this ability. Car makers are testing a light signal system to help them “speak” to humans. The system can show what self-driving cars will do. For example, if a driverless car is giving way, it will flash two white lights side to side. A rapidly flashing light tells passers-by that the car is about to speed up. Service robots also show you how powerful AI is. Imagine this — you come back home from school and your robot housekeeper is waiting for you at the door. After dinner, it teaches you to play the piano, just like a real music teacher. Such thoughts will soon happen in the real world. In the future, more and more service robots will become good home helpers. AI is so powerful that it can help human beings and even replace us in many jobs. But while we enjoy its convenience, we also need to think about how to use it wisely — like protecting personal information and making sure it serves people in a safe and fair way. 1.How does the author mainly develop paragraph 2? A. By comparing AI with human intelligence. B. By explaining the history of AI technology. C. By giving some examples of AI in daily life. D. By describing the difficulties in building AI. 2.What do we know about the service robots? A. They mainly work in schools. B. They are very expensive to buy. C. They are already in many homes. D. They can make life easier for people. 3.What problem about AI does the author worry about? A. Its high cost. B. Its effect on safety. C. Its mistakes in daily life. D. Its popularity on social media. 4.Where is this text probably from? A. A novel. B. A travel website. C. A guide. D. A science journal. 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高一上·河北沧州南皮县第一中学·期中）Can you survive an unannounced storm? Although there is expert broadcasting and we are equipped with cellphones, there are still some examples when the violent weather takes us by surprise. While most Atlantic hurricanes form off the coast of Africa giving plenty of early warning, sudden Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico hurricanes form and move rapidly in less than a day’s time, endangering everyone and everything in their path. There have been oil workers trapped off the coast when sudden storms appeared. Field archaeologists have been stuck in seaside areas without storm warnings. A few decades ago, a Texas National Guard group was trapped on the beach by rain-forced flooding and had to ride out a major hurricane during a training exercise. There’ve been a few cases where travelers were trapped on an island or in a seaside area and unable to escape in time. Escaping from the storm-threatened areas is generally a choice for most of us - but not for all. Each year thousands of islanders across the Caribbean face the danger of hurricanes without a public shelter to hide in. Most ride out the storm in their homes. But there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself for some unexpected emergencies. Being prepared for the unexpected may be your best and only defense. If you’re headed outdoors for a few days or weeks, you should always carry a flashlight (手电筒) with extra batteries, a GPS device (装置), and a basic medical box. If you’re traveling in your car, remember you may suffer from high winds. You’d better not stay inside to avoid being blown away along with your car. Keeping your head and your courage up is crucial to survival in any type of danger. Let common sense guide you and always be prepared for the worst. 1.According to the text, most Atlantic hurricanes ________. A. form in the Caribbean Sea B. come from Gulf of Mexico C. develop off the coast of Africa D. are from the Pacific Ocean 2.What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The bad situations of oil workers. B. People trapped by sudden storms. C. The danger of traveling on an island. D. The Texas National Guard group. 3.What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To give some advice. B. To encourage traveling. C. To underline the danger of hurricanes. D. To give some warnings. 4.In which part of a website would you most probably find the text? A. Food. B. Sports. C. Life. D. Culture. 主题语境05 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北沧州泊头市八县联考·期中）Are you a fan of spending your lunch breaks in an urban (城市的) park? Or do you walk your dog around it each morning and evening? Well, we have good news: spending just 20 minutes in a park every day will make you happier and less stressed — whether or not you’re exercising while you’re there. Two new studies have shown the benefits of spending time in parks. The latest, from the University of Michigan, suggests spending at least 20 minutes walking or sitting in a place where you’re in contact with nature greatly lowers stress levels. Lead researcher MaryCarol Hunter said, “You don’t have to travel to the wild lands. Getting out of an office building and sitting next to a tree can be enough.” In a separate study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers found people who visited their local urban parks felt happier. “Overall, we found park visitors reported an improvement in emotional (情绪的) well-being after the park visit,” said lead researcher Hon Yuen. “We did not find that levels of physical activity were related to improved emotional well-being. Instead, we found that time spent in the park was related to improved emotional well-being.” The results are perhaps unsurprising — many studies have highlighted the benefits of nature on a person’s emotional health. A review of nature treatments for emotional health care found that nature-based activities contributed to a reduction in levels of anxiety and stress. Meanwhile, a separate study by King’s College London researchers found being outdoors, seeing trees, hearing birdsong, looking at the sky, and feeling in contact with nature were connected with higher levels of emotional well-being. In some cases, these benefits influence people positively for up to seven hours afterwards. All of these studies show the need to design greener cities for the future and protect our parks. 1.What does MaryCarol Hunter mean in paragraph 2? A. Wild lands are disappearing rapidly. B. Urban nature can be beneficial enough. C. Traveling in wild lands can be dangerous. D. Office buildings are the main cause of stress. 2.What is the key finding of the University of Alabama study? A. Larger park areas lead to greater happiness. B. Physical activity is key to emotional health. C. Park visits help improve emotional happiness. D. Dog walking is preferred among park activities. 3.What is the author’s attitude towards nature’s lasting effects? A. Doubtful. B. Unfavorable. C. Positive. D. Uninterested. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. The History of Urban Park Design B. Exercise Matters: A Guide to Health C. Scientists’ Advice on Stress Reduction D. New Studies: Why Parks Make You Happier Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北石家庄第二中学·期中）A new study published on Aug. 20th in the journal Science shows that far fewer Americans are reading for pleasure than 20 years ago. Researchers from the University of Florida and University College London surveyed more than 236,000 people between 2003 and 2023. They found that the share of Americans who read for fun on a given day dropped from 28 percent in 2004 to 16 percent in 2023. According to Jill Sonke, a co-author of the study, this is not just a small drop — it’s an ongoing decline, calling the results “deeply alarming”. She explained that reading for pleasure has always been a simple and effective activity to spark(激发) creativity and improve your overall well-being. However, the decline was not equal for everyone. The researchers found bigger drops among African Americans, people in the countryside and those with lower income or education. Women still read more than men, but rates(比率) fell for both groups. “The people who could get the most for their health are actually getting the least,” said co-author Daisy Fancourt, according to The Guardian. Why is this happening? There are different reasons. Sonke pointed to digital culture, economic worries and little free time. In an NPR interview on Feb. 20th, hosts Alisa Chang and Brittany Luse explored the topic further. Luse said she had spoken with writer Elaine Castillo, who said that social media companies have taken our attention, pushing people toward screening and social media instead of books. Luse also shared comments from Abdullah Shihipar, a researcher at Brown University, who pointed to studies showing that reading on screens leads to weaker thinking and understanding. Others point out differences in different areas. Kate Laughlin, an executive director of the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, told the Los Angeles Times that when you say “reading for pleasure”, you mean that reading is fun. If someone struggles with the act of reading and understanding the words, that’s not fun; that feels like work. 1.What is the main finding of the new study? A. Economic worries limit free time. B. Social media replace reading habits. C. Pleasure reading has declined greatly. D. Screen reading weakens deeper thinking. 2.What does Jill Sonke think of the new finding? A. It is worrying. B. It is acceptable. C. It is no surprise. D. It won’t last long. 3.Which group saw a more obvious drop in reading? A. Young adult readers. B. Habitual library users. C. Those with higher education. D. People from disadvantaged groups. 4.What is listed as a reason for the reading decline? A. The high cost of living. B. The rise of social media. C. The loss of reading skills. D. The shortage of new books. 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北枣强中学·期中）The UK is dealing with major river issues this year. A report by the Angling Trust says this spring was the hottest and driest ever recorded, causing serious pollution in many rivers. This is especially worrying because healthy rivers are important for drinking water, wildlife, and outdoor activities. Only 14% of the country’s rivers are in good health. The high temperatures have made chemical pollution worse, showing that climate change is putting “heavy pressure” on Britain’s waterways. From March to June, the UK experienced extremely hot and dry weather, leading to severe ecological impacts on rivers. With temperatures higher than normal and significantly reduced rainfall, river water levels dropped sharply. This concentrated pollution from farms, urban runoff and treated wastewater worsened water quality. The results of low oxygen level, high temperatures and increased poison have caused mass fish deaths — 87 incidents reported by the Angling Trust so far this year. In extreme cases, such as the River Teme and River Redlake, emergency fish rescues were required to prevent further losses. A study by a water testing team also found that many river water samples contained too many harmful substances. Over half had too much nitrate (硝酸盐), which makes algae (藻类) grow too fast. Algae can use up all the oxygen in the water, impairing other living things. Another harmful chemical, ammonia, was also higher than in past years, making the water quality even worse. Small insects and plants that fish rely on for food are also disappearing due to these changes. To save water, some areas like Yorkshire have banned the use of garden hoses (橡皮管). People are not allowed to water plants, wash cars, or fill pools with hoses. Those who ignore the rules may have to pay a fine of up to £1,000. Experts said climate change is causing more hot and dry weather. This puts a lot of stress on water supplies, river animals, and the environment. The Angling Trust warns that action must be taken now — before it’s too late. 1.What worsened the river issues? A. The extreme weather. B. The overuse of drinking water. C. The chemical pollution. D. The wastewater pollution. 2.What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The method of protecting fish. B. The impacts of weather on rivers. C. A sharp drop in water level. D. The fish in need of rescue. 3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “impairing” in paragraph 4? A. Annoying. B. Impressing. C. Exploring. D. Hurting. 4.What’s the purpose of the text? A. To inspire people to protect wild animals. B. To call on people to protect the rivers in the UK. C. To inform a latest study about harmful material. D. To encourage a positive attitude to climate change. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北石家庄第二中学·期中）In Europe, the Netherlands is known for dikes (堤坝) that hold back the sea. Without dikes, this nation’s low-lying peatland (泥炭地) would be underwater. These areas weren’t always below sea level. Around the year 900, the peatland “was about 2 meters above sea level,” says Wils, a scientist at Utrecht University. Peatland was too wet to make good farmland. So the Dutch began to dry them. That’s when their land sinking (沉降) started, Wils says. Today, the Dutch use their peatlands to raise cows. But they must first remove extra water. Otherwise, this land is too wet to support the cows. So the land continues to sink. The Dutch peatlands now lie 2 meters below sea level—a drop of 4 meters in most areas. Wils is studying new ways to reduce sinking while supporting the land and people here. One method is called wet farming. That’s a term for “growing plants in wet environments,” Wils explains. Adding water back to the land makes the peat lighter and softer. It also allows new peat to form, which raises the height of the land. Of course, not all news is good about this wet farming. Flooded fields can give off methane(CH4). This is a strong greenhouse gas that is much worse for the climate than carbon dioxide(CO2). Flooded rice fields commonly give off methane. So Wils is studying ways to cut their release of this gas. He doesn’t want a fix for sinking that worsens climate change. Wet farming isn’t just a choice for the Netherlands. It’s also used in Germany, Switzerland and the United States. Peatlands can not only stop flooding, but also provide natural beauty for people to enjoy. “It makes sense to develop a landscape that supports the cities and provides relaxation,” Wils says. “These are actually very easy to combine.” 1.What might be the reason for the Netherlands’s peatland sinking? A. The building of dikes. B. The rise of sea levels. C. The removal of its water. D. The weight of the cows. 2.What is the main idea of paragraph 3? A. Effects of wet farming. B. Development of peatland. C. Causes of land sinking. D. Formation of greenhouse gases. 3.What is Wils’ attitude toward the future of wet farming? A. Uncaring. B. Doubtful. C. Worried. D. Hopeful. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The Birth of Wet Farming B. The Fix for Sinking Land C. The Application of Peatlands D. The Seriousness of Land Sinking 主题语境07 人与自然-自然生态 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北唐山开滦第一中学·期中）A new study from a German research group says climate change will reduce everyone’s income (收入) by about 19 percent over the next 25 years. That would be about $38 trillion per year. But the report warns it could get worse between 25 and 75 years from now if nothing is done soon. Developed countries such as Germany, the United States and France would face smaller decreases. The researchers foresaw that people living in those countries would see 11 to 13 percent less income. The greatest economic effect will be felt by people in the least-developed nations. The researchers first estimated (估算) what the world’s economic growth would be without climate change. They then applied those values to the damage to economies if climate change continues at its present pace. There will still be economic growth, but it will be 19 percent lower in most places once the damage of climate change is taken into consideration. Most at the research group have been centering on extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, typhoons, hurricanes and other large storms. However, the effects are still mainly driven by average warming or overall temperature increases. The average world temperature last year was a record. That number was 1.35 ℃ above the average during pre-industrial times, before modern technology. In the US, the southeastern and southwestern states such as New Mexico and Arizona are estimated to suffer the largest economic effects. In Europe, Spain and Italy are likely to feel the effects more than countries like Denmark and Germany. Areas that are usually cold for most of the year — Canada, Russia, Norway, Finland, and Sweden — will have good results from warming. Experts note that the world’s poorest countries are also the least prepared to adapt to climate change. Those countries are least responsible for the change, but they will agonize 60 percent more income loss than wealthy nations. 1.What does the new study mainly show? A. The causes of climate change. B. The process of climate change. C. The economic losses caused by climate change. D. The health problems caused by climate change. 2.What have most of the researchers been focusing on? A. Application value. B. Temperature decreases. C. Modern technology. D. Natural disasters. 3.Why is Canada less affected by climate change? A. It has a large area. B. It has cold weather. C. It is underdeveloped. D. It has a small population. 4.What does the underlined word “agonize” in the last paragraph mean? A. Research. B. Suffer. C. Avoid. D. Reduce. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北石家庄第二中学·期中）It seems the fish were always a smart lot. Only, humans took some time to realise the fact. Some years ago, scientists had discovered that they recognize family members by their smell. Now, scientists in Glasgow University, have discovered something new, according to a report in the journal New Scientist. They have discovered that the salmon fish go a step further. They actually keep a nose out for fish that smell like outsiders and not like family. Then they get tough with them. The reason may be that they use smell to mark out land, the scientists feel. And so, when they got a very strong smell of outsiders, they feel threatened (威胁). How did the scientists discover this? They brought up 44 salmon from two different families and kept them in several water tanks (缸). All the water tanks had members of both families. In some tanks, water was let in and let out. In other tanks they kept using the same water. When that happened, the fish smells also got stronger. For water gathers more and more of the smell with time. The results were very interesting. In the tanks where water was let in and let out, the fish did not get very strong smells of family or outsiders. But in the tanks where the same water was used again and again, the fish smells were much stronger. The salmon in these tanks could easily tell apart the family members from outsiders. They got unpleasant and then attacked and bit the latter. Scientists feel this discovery will help people who raise wild fisheries. Now they know that if they put salmon belonging to the same family in fast-flowing (流动的) water, they will not develop very strong connections. But if they put them in pools they will grow together and reproduce, leading to increased production. 1.What do scientists in Glasgow University discover about salmon fish? A. They attack outsiders by their smell. B. They can recognize family members. C. They grow better in flowing water. D. They use smells to find food. 2.How was the experiment carried out? A. By comparing different types of fish. B. By training fish to recognize smells. C. By using different water conditions. D. By observing fish in flowing water. 3.What do scientists suggest salmon farmers do? A. Mix different families in pools. B. Control water flow in raising. C. Change the food for salmon. D. Remove the salmon’s smell. 4.Where is the text probably taken from? A. A travel guide. B. A science magazine. C. A TV advertisement. D. A biology textbook. 主题语境01 人与社会-文学、艺术与体育 （25-26高一上·河北石家庄第一中学·期中）In Spain, children and their families are riding bikes to school together in large groups. The program is called ‌“bicibus” or bike bus. In Barcelona, the program started recently with only five children and grew quickly to hundreds of riders. This fall, children in the Eixample area of Barcelona have a new way to get to school on Fridays — they ride their bikes. In September, a group of five children began biking to school with their parents on Fridays: Soon the group grew to 150 or more. The bike bus begins around 8:25 every Friday morning. The route it will follow is always posted ahead of time, so everyone knows where to join. Instead of riding in bike lanes (道) or on sidewalks, the bicibus takes over the entire street. The commute (通勤) of these bikers takes about 25 minutes. And with the ever-growing cycling and skating kids taking part in this bike bus culture, the local police are helping stop traffic by riding in front of the bicibus and behind it. This further makes the parents happy that the additional security means their children will travel safely to school. With music playing and bike bells ringing, the bicibus feels like a party. ‌“The best part of the bicibus is that we ride along and pick up my friends and we ride together,” nine-year-old Maria Pitarch says. Some parents have made the bicibus the way they get to work on Fridays. Parents are hoping that the bicibus will help change ideas about how people can get around in the city. They want the city to create wider, kid-friendly bike lanes that are separate from car traffic. They point out that the bicibus also helps cut down on pollution. Recently, pictures and videos of the Eixample bicibus got a lot of attention on the social media site. Many people pointed out what a simple idea it is, and how easy it is to get started. Already some other areas in Barcelona are also organizing bike buses. 1.What can we learn about the bicibus? A. It has a flexible schedule. B. Its path is made known in advance. C. It takes over the whole sidewalks. D. Its safety is a concern for parents. 2.Why does the author mention Maria Pitarch in the fourth paragraph? A. To introduce more about the bike bus. B. To encourage readers to join the bike bus. C. To praise the performance of the kids. D. To show the enjoyment kids get from the program. 3.What do the parents expect the local government to do? A. Cut down on pollution. B. Focus on traffic problems. C. Build safer bike lanes for kids. D. Promote the bicibus program. 4.What is the public’s attitude toward the bus bike? A. Doubtful. B. Tolerant. (宽容的) C. Cautious. (谨慎的) D. Supportive. 主题语境02 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北张家口第一中学·期中）The sun is setting, brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think. Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychology professor at the University of California, Irvine. So we get the photo but kind of lose the memory. Photography “outsources” memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’re so distracted by the process that we miss the moment altogether. The first explanation is the loss of memory. People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember. Similarly, if you write down someone’s phone number, you’re less likely to remember it offhand because your brain tells you there’s just no need. That’s all well and good—until that piece of paper goes missing. The other is distraction. We’re distracted by the process of taking a photo how we hold our phone, composing the photo, such as smiling faces, the background to our liking and clear image, all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize. However, taking photos can benefit memory — when done mindfully. While taking a photo may be distracting, the act of preparation by focusing on visual details around has some upsides. When people take the time to zoom in (拉近镜头) on specific things, memories become strengthened. Another benefit is that we recall moments more accurately with the photos. Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences. Thus, photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened. Memories die away without a visual record backing them up. Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further. 1.What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To introduce the topic of the passage. B. To call on readers not to take photos. C. To show the interest in taking photos. D. To explain how to take perfect photos. 2.Why does photography “outsource” memories? A. Photos are more detailed than memories. B. Many sources influence people’s memories. C. People depend more on photos to remember. D. Taking photos is helpful for us to memorize. 3.What will be discussed next? A. Situations when taking photos is better. B. When distraction is most likely to happen. C. How to use photo-taking to memorize better. D. How to stay focused while taking photos. 4.What may be a suitable title for the text? A. Remember the moment and take photos properly. B. Fewer photos, stronger memories. C. Photos’ effects on memory recall. D. Better skills, sharper memory. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北盐山中学·期中）For years, you’ve been told that stress can be deadly and is something to be avoided. Therefore, an anxious situation is often accompanied by a sense of fear. However, recent studies suggest that stress-related harmful effects on your health are not unavoidable. One study followed 30,000 people over eight years and measured their stress levels. Those who believed that stress is harmful died at a higher rate than those who were under stress but didn’t acknowledge the so-called negative effects. The latter group was healthier, and many of them lived long, happy lives. Stressful feelings start out in a small region of the brain that affects how people feel emotions, especially fear. The small region is very sensitive to possible threats. When it senses danger, it alerts the brain, and feelings of fear or stress can result. These feelings give people a warning message when they need to pay attention and when they need to take action. For instance, when the sight of a speeding car triggers (触发) the region to release a lightning-fast message, we know immediately to move out of the way! Another study carried by Health psychologist Dr. McGonigal found a link between stress and the amount of sympathy people showed to others. Researchers tracked 1,000 adults, their descriptions of the level of stress in their lives and the amount of time spent helping others. With each major stressful event, such as a family tragedy or financial crisis, the risk of dying increased by 30 percent. But for the group who spent time helping others, there was no increase in stress-related deaths, even for those who had faced their own personal tragedies. According to Dr. McGonigal, “Chasing meaning is better for your health than trying to avoid discomfort. Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life and then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows.” 1.What does the study in paragraph 2 suggest? A. Stress caused many deaths over eight years. B. Stress won’t hurt you if you don’t acknowledge its presence. C. It is not the stress but our response to it that creates problems. D. Those without stress usually live long and happy lives. 2.What do we know about stress from paragraph 3? A. Stress is harmful to the brain. B. Stress can cause danger. C. Stress can be a threat to us. D. Stress can lead to timely action. 3.What can we learn from Dr. McGonigal’s study? A. People without stress spend more time caring others. B. Stress often causes a family tragedy or financial crisis. C. Stress can be avoided by helping others. D. People chasing meaning in life suffer less from stress. 4.Which may be the best title for the text? A. Stress Is Not Your Enemy B. Man Can Conquer Stress C. We Need Remove Stress D. Stress Is Nearly Harmless 主题语境03 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高一上·河北石家庄第一中学·期中）At just 19 years old, Akiša Peters teaches at the Sisseton Wahpeton Tribal College. He specializes in a language that is thousands of years old, the Dakota language, spoken by the Dakota people. “The Dakota language is the most important aspect of Dakota culture. Without it, our Dakota culture would no longer exist.” Peters claimed. “I was lucky to grow up around many first-language Dakota speakers. But now the elderly continually passed away and at the end of their lives, they just wanted to know their families would continue to have the language. One of the problems our people have is finding ways to get at-length and ongoing exposure (接触) to the language.” Aside from instructing at the college level, Peters uses social media to share videos that combine humor, culture, and basic-level conversation to help teach Dakota. In his free time, he visits Dakota elders. He also started an online group of youth to converse and share the knowledge of the language in a safe and supportive space. Akiša Peters wants to tell the youth that if they want to learn their own language, sit with their elders and learn from them. Endless vocabulary sheets could discourage them from learning. Standards created by non-speakers could also do that. “Within the next decade, I believe my colleagues, other Dakota-learning relatives and I will have children and start a new generation of Dakota. I also hope my brothers and sisters will take the path we laid out for them and continue to learn and speak Dakota. On my reservation there are numerous young people working on the comeback of the language. I’m hopeful because I’m definitely not alone.” Akiša Peters told Teenvogue. 1.Why does Akiša Peters teach the Dakota language? A. To enrich his experience. B. To record its written form. C. To prevent it dying out. D. To make it known globally. 2.What can we say about Akiša Peters according to Paragraph 3? A. Learned. B. Creative. C. Humorous. D. Cooperative. 3.What does Akiša Peters expect the young people to do? A. Deal with vocabulary sheets. B. Keep to the given standards. C. Communicate with their elders. D. Learn from their teachers. 4.Which section of a website is the text probably taken from? A. Research. B. Business. C. Fashion. D. Culture. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·河北张家口第一中学·期中）“Long time no see.” is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend’s e-mail, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish. Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation (直译) of the Chinese greeting with wrong English grammar! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all. So I did research on Google.com. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages containing “Long time no see.” Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Interestingly, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected. Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan’s movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective named “Charlie Chan” on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. “Long time no see.” was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, “Long time no see.” became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies. Some scholars compare America to a huge melting pot. All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together and they change the color and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed pot. You can have some examples from other countries, such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American’s melting pot keeps adding richness. 1.Why did the writer himself feel surprised? A. “Long time no see.” is a Chinglish expression. B. He’s found Americans use the expression formally every day. C. So many literal translations of expressions are used in America. D. “Longtime no see.” is used as a standard American English greeting. 2.What do the underlined words “a huge melting pot” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. A large boiling cooker. B. Cross-cultural mixture. C. A kind of cooked dish. D. Confucius’s famous words. 3.What can be inferred from the passage? A. Detectives translated the phrase “Long time no see.” B. Cultures cannot be changed in the huge melting pot. C. Hollywood probably made “Longtime no see.” popular. D. The huge melting pot greatly affects all kinds of languages. 4.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Some American expressions can be used in China. B. Americans have a strong interest in Chinese culture. C. American English keeps being enriched by different cultures. D. Some Chinese daily expressions are introduced into English. 主题语境04 人与自然-环境 （25-26高一上·河北保定唐县第一中学·期中）Among the world’s waste-recycling pioneers, Germany is the leader. The country has quite a detailed way of sorting their waste-down to the color of glass waste, the type of paper, the separate bin for metals, etc. Here below are what you should know about Germany’s waste sorting system： ◇You are expected to gather your waste in your apartment/housing area’s local public garbage bins. ◇There are commonly several types of public garbage bins available in the German’s apartment/housing areas： Blue bin — for paper and cardboard Green and white bin — for glass, different bins for differently colored glass, not available for holiday decorations and lights Yellow/orange bin — for plastic and metals Brown bin — for goods that can be changed naturally by bacteria into substances that don’t harm the environment, like leftovers, fruit and vegetables Gray/black bin — for everything else that can’t be recycled such as used cat litter and animal waste ◇Some items don’t belong in these public garbage bins. Items like used batteries, electronics, unused paints, and lights must be returned to the special agent/locations so they can be properly recycled. Other items such as clothes, shoes, and oversized rubbish and furniture are advised to be donated or sold. ◇There’s this thing called Pfand in Germany, a certain part of the price for a bottled drink that you get back if you send back the bottle to certified (有资历的) shops. German law requires shops over a certain size selling bottled drinks have a Pfandruckgabestelle, or place for bottles with deposits (押金). These bottles usually made of glass or plastic will be refilled. Of course, there’re strict health regulations. 1.Which bin should the fallen leaves be classified into？ A. The blue bin. B. The brown bin. C. The grey/black bin. D. The green and white bin. 2.How can Germans deal with some used sneakers？ A. By returning it to special agents. B. By placing it in a specific location. C. By giving it away to those in need. D. By donating it to a Pfandruckgabestelle. 3.What is the aim of Pfand？ A. To collect money for some shops. B. To help shops reuse plastic or glass. C. To reduce the broken bottles. D. To encourage bottles to be returned. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $