专题03 阅读理解（说明文）（期中真题汇编，河北专用）高二英语上学期

专题03 阅读理解（说明文） 主题语境01 人与社会-中国文化 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. B　4. C 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 【答案】1. B　2. A　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. A　3. D　4. C Passage 2 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. D　4. C 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 Passage 1 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. C　4. B Passage 2 【答案】1. B　2. B　3. C 主题语境05 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. C Passage 2 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. A　4. C 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. B　4. C 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. C　4. D Passage 2 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. C　4. A 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. D　4. B 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 【答案】1. C　2. C　3. A　4. A Passage 2 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. A 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. B Passage 2 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. D　4. A 主题语境05 人与自然-自然生态 Passage 1 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. A　4. A Passage 2 【答案】1. B　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. A　2. B　3. C　4. D Passage 2 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. A　4. C 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 【答案】1. B　2. B　3. C　4. C 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. B　4. A Passage 2 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. C　4. A 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 【答案】1. D　2. C　3. A　4. C / 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高二上·河北五校联合教研体·期中）Paper-cut is a kind of Chinese traditional art. Since the invention (发明) of paper, paper-cut has become popular in many places of China. The material and tools used for paper cutting are simple, paper and scissors. Paper-cuts are usually made of red paper, because red is associated with happiness in traditional Chinese culture. Therefore, on festive (喜庆的) occasions such as weddings, red paper-cuts are the first choice for decorating doors and windows. Everything can become the theme of paper-cuts, from people to things that can be found in everyday life. They are often pasted on the windows, walls, doors or lanterns to express the feelings of joy, happiness and hope in life. There are different styles of paper-cuts, the most famous of which are the southern and northern styles. The style in the southern area of China is delicate (精巧的), with scenery, birds and flowers as the main subjects. The northern style is simpler and more expressive because of its rough (粗犷的) lines and designs. 1.Paper-cut ________. A. has a short history B. has a long history C. is a modern invention D. is a new invention 2.On festive occasions, ________ paper-cuts are usually used. A. red B. yellow C. black D. blue 3.What material and tools are commonly used in paper cutting? A. Doors and windows. B. Paper and scissors. C. Birds and flowers. D. Lanterns and walls. 4.________ feelings are usually expressed by the paper-cuts. A. Angry B. Sad C. Happy D. Calm 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. B　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统剪纸艺术，包括其历史、所用材料工具、主题寓意及南北方不同的风格特点。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Since the invention of paper, paper-cut has become popular in many places of China.(自纸发明以来，剪纸就在中国许多地方流行起来)”可知，纸的发明历史悠久，剪纸自纸发明后便流行。由此可推知，剪纸具有悠久的历史。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Paper-cuts are usually made of red paper, because red is associated with happiness in traditional Chinese culture. Therefore, on festive occasions such as weddings, red paper-cuts are the first choice for decorating doors and windows.(剪纸通常由红纸制成，因为在中国传统文化中，红色与喜庆相关。因此，在婚礼等喜庆场合，红色剪纸是装饰门窗的首选)”可知，喜庆场合通常使用红色剪纸。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The material and tools used for paper cutting are simple, paper and scissors.(剪纸所用的材料和工具很简单，就是纸和剪刀)”可知，剪纸常用的材料和工具是纸和剪刀。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They are often pasted on the windows, walls, doors or lanterns to express the feelings of joy, happiness and hope in life.(它们常被贴在窗户、墙壁、门上或灯笼上，以表达生活中的喜悦、幸福和希望之情)”可知，剪纸通常表达快乐的情感。故选C项。 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高二上·河北沧州多校联考·期中）Recent research challenges decades of belief about money and happiness. While past studies claimed wealth weakly affects happiness in rich nations, new findings prove income comparison powerfully shapes joy. The key is “relative wealth” — feeling richer than others brings more happiness than high income or education alone. Researchers analyzed 357 global surveys covering 2.3 million people. Participants ranked themselves on a 10-level “status ladder (地位等级)” comparing their position to society. Results revealed social comparison drives over 70% of money’s impact on happiness — far outweighing actual resources. “Money gains power when measured against others,” explains lead researcher Dr. Lee. The researchers also found that the effect of social comparison was stronger in countries, such as Singapore. Resource competition forces constant social evaluation. Yet upward comparisons often backfire. As Mark Twain observed, “Comparison is the death of joy.” Having just a little more money than your parents doesn’t bring much satisfaction, because nowadays the neighbors are clearly much wealthier. Critically, economic growth sometimes fails to improve national happiness. Why? The study suggests unequal progress makes many feel left behind despite personal gains. True well-being requires advancing both personally and relatively within society’s position ladder. Lawmakers thus must balance wealth creation with fair competition policies. 1.How does the study measure “relative wealth”? A. By measuring education levels. B. By using a 10-level status ladder. C. By researching job satisfaction forms. D. By analyzing spending habits. 2.Why does the author mention Mark Twain’s words? A. To criticize social comparison. B. To claim historical wisdom is outdated. C. To emphasize Singapore’s uniqueness. D. To indicate money’s declining importance. 3.What can be inferred about traditional economic policies? A. They overvalue absolute income growth. B. They effectively use social comparison. C. They prioritize education over wealth. D. They ignore resource competition. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Absolute Wealth: Real Path to Happiness B. Why Money Fails to Buy Joy in Modern Society C. The Hidden Power of Relative Wealth Comparison D. Education vs. Income: New Research Findings 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. A　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了新研究发现，相对于绝对财富，人们对“相对财富”的感知更能影响幸福感。研究通过分析全球调查数据得出结论，社会比较在金钱对幸福感的影响中起关键作用，因此实现个人与社会的同步进步对提升幸福感至关重要。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Participants ranked themselves on a 10-level “status ladder (地位等级)” comparing their position to society.(参与者在一个10级的“地位等级”上对自己进行排名，将自己的地位与社会地位进行比较。)”可知，该研究通过使用一个10级的地位等级来衡量“相对财富”。故选B。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第三段中的“Yet upward comparisons often backfire. As Mark Twain observed, ‘Comparison is the death of joy.’(然而，向上的比较往往会适得其反。正如马克·吐温所观察到的，“比较是快乐的死敌。”)”可知，作者提到马克·吐温的话是为了强调社会比较带来的负面影响，即批评社会比较。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“Critically, economic growth sometimes fails to improve national happiness. Why? The study suggests unequal progress makes many feel left behind despite personal gains. True well-being requires advancing both personally and relatively within society’s position ladder.(重要的是，经济增长有时并不能提高国民幸福感。为什么？研究表明，尽管个人有所收获，但不平等的发展让许多人感到被甩在后面。真正的幸福需要在社会的地位阶梯上个人和相对地位都得到提升。)”以及“Lawmakers thus must balance wealth creation with fair competition policies.(因此，立法者必须在创造财富和公平竞争政策之间取得平衡。)”可以推断出，传统的经济政策可能过于重视绝对收入的增长，而忽视了相对财富和社会公平的重要性。故选A。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容，特别是第一段中的“The key is ‘relative wealth’ — feeling richer than others brings more happiness than high income or education alone.(关键是“相对财富”——感觉比别人更富有比单纯的高收入或高教育带来更多的幸福感。)”以及全文围绕“相对财富”对社会幸福感的影响展开讨论，可以得出文章的主旨是探讨相对财富比较的隐藏力量。C选项“The Hidden Power of Relative Wealth Comparison(相对财富比较的隐性力量)”概括文章主要内容，符合标题。故选C。 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北强基联盟·期中）Cloud storage is a flexible and convenient way to store data with complete peace of mind. It enables you to store your data on hosted servers (服务器). This means you can store all your digital things remotely, without taking up space on your computer. There are two options available: public cloud storage allows you to share hosting space with other users; private cloud storage is the ideal choice for companies who want to have their data stored in their own environment. Cloud storage is very simple to use. Once you have registered and set up your account, you simply save your files via the Internet using your username and password. This ensures your data remains secure and inaccessible to anyone else. Should you choose, you can put certain permissions in place, which makes it easy to share your data with your colleagues or your family. When you sign up to cloud storage, you can choose the amount of space you need. You can start with a small amount and increase the storage size later on. You can store anything digital; all your files, videos and pictures. Whether you want to use this storage solution to store your family photographs or you want to use it to store your work documentation, you will find it quite convenient. Is it better than your computer or an external drive (硬盘)? The answer is a definite yes. Computers crash all the time. This is the most common cause of lost work and memories. External hard drives can still break, or fail. Here you also have the added risk of misplacing it or having it stolen. There are so many advantages to cloud computing, from the ability to access your data from wherever, whenever, to not needing expensive external storage devices. The only disadvantage, however, is that you need Internet to access files. 1.What is cloud storage? A. To store data with peaceful emotions. B. To store data on remote servers. C. To store data on others’ computers. D. To store data on local machines. 2.How to start cloud storage? A. Register your account via the Internet. B. Keep your data secure and inaccessible. C. Share your password to your families. D. Access your files under permissions. 3.What is the advantage of cloud storage compared to the local machine? A. It decides any amount of space. B. It resets computer system once for all. C. It stores any digital files, videos and pictures. D. It offers secure, cheap and convenient access. 4.What is the best title for the passage? A. Cloud Storage Is Double-edged B. Cloud Storage Needs No Computers C. Cloud Storage Pushes Boundaries D. Cloud Storage Cheaps The Internet 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. D　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。介绍了现代科技中的新发展：云存储。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“It enables you to store your data on hosted servers (服务器). This means you can store all your digital things remotely, without taking up space on your computer.(它能让你将数据存储在托管服务器上。这意味着你可以将所有数字内容远程保存，而无需占用电脑上的空间)”可知，云存储是指将数据存储在远程服务器上。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“Once you have registered and set up your account, you simply save your files via the internet using your username and password.(一旦你完成注册并设置好账户，你只需通过互联网使用你的用户名和密码来保存您的文件即可)”可知，通过互联网注册您的账户来开启云存储服务。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Is it better than your computer or an external drive (硬盘)? The answer is a definite yes. Computers crash all the time. This is the most common cause of lost work and memories. External hard drives can still break, or fail. Here you also have the added risk of misplacing it or having it stolen. There are so many advantages to cloud computing, from the ability to access your data from wherever, whenever, to not needing expensive external storage devices. The only disadvantage, however, is that you need Internet to access files.(它是否比你的电脑或者外接硬盘更好呢？答案绝对是肯定的。电脑经常会出现故障。这是导致工作丢失和信息丢失的最常见原因。外接硬盘也可能出现损坏或者故障的情况。此外，您还面临着丢失它或者被盗取的风险。云计算有很多优点，比如可以随时随地访问您的数据，而且无需使用昂贵的外接存储设备。然而，唯一的缺点是您需要网络才能访问文件)”可知，与本地设备相比，云存储的优势是提供了安全、经济且便捷的访问方式。故选D项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第一段“It enables you to store your data on hosted servers (服务器). This means you can store all your digital things remotely, without taking up space on your computer.(它能让你将数据存储在托管服务器上。这意味着你可以将所有数字内容远程保存，而无需占用电脑上的空间)”以及本篇文章介绍了云存储的特点：通过网络，安全的存储、方便的远程访问，超越了本地机的一些限制，故C项“云存储突破（数字时代的某些）界限”最符合文章标题。故选C项。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北石家庄第二十四中学·期中）A 23-year-old British woman has invented a product that she hopes will one day take the place of single-use plastic. The new product is made by combining fishing waste and algae (藻类). Lucy Hughes created the material, called MarinaTex, for her final year project at the University of Sussex. She continued her research after she left the university. On November 13, the James Dyson Foundation announced that Hughes was the international winner of the 2019 James Dyson Award for design. MarinaTex is edible, meaning it can be eaten without danger. Hughes says it also is strong and stable. But unlike plastic, MarinaTex breaks down in four to six weeks under normal conditions and does not pollute the soil. The inventor said she is concerned about the growing amounts of plastics in ocean waters. She noted one report that there would be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by the year 2050. The United Nations estimates that 100 million tons of plastic waste has already been left in the oceans. Hughes also was investigating ways to reduce the amount of waste from the fishing industry. The industry produces an estimated 50 million tons of waste worldwide each year, UN officials say. Hughes told Reuters that she was “trying to work out how I could use the waste stream and add value to that waste.” Examining fish parts left over from processing helped to give her the idea for a material that was useful and did not harm the environment. To create a strong material, Hughes added the molecule chatoyant (猫眼石), which comes from sea creatures like crabs, and agar, a material from red algae. After months of testing, Hughes produced a strong, flexible sheet that forms at temperatures below 100 degrees Celsius. Inventor James Dyson said that MarinaTex is “stronger, safer and much more sustainable” than the plastic polyethylene (聚乙烯). It is also easier to break down than other possible replacement products for polyethylene, the material that single-use plastic bags are made of. Hughes will receive about $41,000 in prize money as the first place winner of the James Dyson Award. She told Reuters that she plans to use the money to better develop the product and ways to mass produce it. 1.When did Lucy Hughes create MarinaTex? A. After graduation. B. At university. C. Before going to university. D. After winning the James Dyson Award. 2.What’s true about MarinaTex? A. It is environmentally friendly. B. It is delicious and cheap. C. It is a type of plastics. D. It exists for a long time in nature. 3.What helped to give her the idea for MarinaTex? A. Observing the process of fishing. B. Studying different parts of a fish. C. Examining left-over fish parts after cooking. D. Checking waste from the fishing industry 4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Entertainment. B. Education. C. Technology. D. Lifestyle. 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. D　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了23岁的英国女性发明了一种有望取代一次性塑料的环保产品。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“Lucy Hughes created the material, called MarinaTex, for her final year project at the University of Sussex.(Lucy Hughes在Sussex大学完成最后一年的学业时，创造了这种名为“MarinaTex”的材料。)”可知，Lucy Hughes在上大学时创造了MarinaTex。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“But unlike plastic, MarinaTex breaks down in four to six weeks under normal conditions and does not pollute the soil.(但与塑料不同，MarinaTex在正常条件下四到六周就能分解，且不会污染土壤。)”可知，与塑料不同的是，MarinaTex在正常情况下会在4到6周内分解，不会污染土壤，由此可知，MarinaTex是环保的，故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“Examining fish parts left over from processing helped to give her the idea for a material that was useful and did not harm the environment.(检查鱼类加工后剩余的部分，帮助她产生了发明一种既实用又不会危害环境的材料的想法。)”可知，检查渔业废料让Lucy Hughes产生了发明MarinaTex的想法，故选D。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段“A 23-year-old British woman has invented a product that she hopes will one day take the place of single-use plastic.(一位23岁的英国女性发明了一种产品，她希望有朝一日该产品能取代一次性塑料制品。)”可知，本文主要介绍了23岁的英国女性发明了一种有望取代一次性塑料的环保产品，这属于技术范畴，因此文章最有可能出现在报纸的技术版块，故选C。 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北石家庄第一中学·期中）I am an active playgoer and play-reader, and perhaps my best reason for editing this book is a hope of sharing my enthusiasm for the theater with others. To do this I have searched through dozens of plays to find the ones that I think best show the power and purpose of the short play. Each play has a theme or central idea which the playwright(剧作家) hopes to get across through dialogue and action. A few characters are used to create a single impression growing out of the theme. It is not my intention to point out the central theme of each of the plays in this collection, for that would, indeed, ruin the pleasure of reading, discussing, and thinking about the plays and the effectiveness of the playwright. However, a variety of types is represented here. These include comedy, satire, poignant drama, historical and regional drama. To show the versatility(多面性) of the short play, I have included a guidance play, a radio play and a television play. Among the writers of the plays in this collection, Paul Green, Susan Glaspell, Maxwell Anderson, Thornton Wilder, William Saroyan, and Tennessee Williams have all received Pulitzer Prizes for their contributions to the theater. More information about the playwrights will be found at the end of this book. To get the most out of reading these plays, try to picture the play on stage, with you, the reader, in the audience. The houselights dim(变暗). The curtains are about to open, and in a few minutes the action and dialogue will tell you the story. 1.What do we know about the author from the first paragraph? A. He has written dozens of plays. B. He has a deep love for the theater. C. He is a professional stage actor. D. He likes reading short plays to others. 2.What does the author avoid doing in his work? A. Stating the plays’ central ideas. B. Selecting works by famous playwrights. C. Including various types of plays. D. Offering information on the playwrights. 3.What does the author suggest readers do while reading the plays? A. Control their feelings. B. Apply their acting skills. C. Use their imagination. D. Keep their audience in mind. 4.What is this text? A. A short story. B. An introduction to a book. C. A play review. D. An advertisement for a theater. 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. C　4. B 【解析】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者的书籍的序言部分，包括其编写目的，书籍内容主体，以及如何实现有乐趣的阅读本书的建议。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第一段内容“…and perhaps my best reason for editing this book is a hope of sharing my enthusiasm for the theater with others”可知，作者编辑这本书的最好的原因是希望与他人分享对戏剧的热情，因此可知作者对于戏剧饱含热情。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“It is not my intention to point out the central theme of each of the plays in this collection, for that would, indeed, ruin the pleasure of reading, discussing, and thinking about the plays and the effectiveness of the playwright.”可知，作者并不想指出这本书中每一部戏剧的中心主题，因为那样确实会破坏阅读、讨论和思考戏剧以及剧作家的有效性的乐趣。A项“Stating the plays”central ideas(陈述戏剧的中心思想)”与原文表达信息一致。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章末尾段内容“To get the most out of the reading these plays, try to picture the play on stage, with you, the reader, in the audience.”可知，作者建议读者试着想象戏剧在舞台上上演，不再是读者而是成为观众，才能实现最佳的阅读乐趣。C项“Use their imagination”与原文“try to picture the play on the stage”表达信息一致。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章首段内容“I am an active playgoer and play-reader, and perhaps my best reason for editing this book is a hope of sharing my enthusiasm for the theater with others”可知，该句内容应是书籍的“自序”内容，且结合末尾“To get the most out of the reading these plays, try to picture the play on stage, with you, the reader, in the audience.”可知，在讲述如何更好地实现阅读乐趣，再结合全文内容可推知，作者通过该文章介绍自己的一本书。故选B项。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北秦皇岛第三中学·期中）When the serious virus (病毒) broke out last year, all the students had to study at home online. A student became popular on the Internet because he was sitting on the roof (屋顶) and studying carefully through his neighbour's Wi-Fi. This hard-working student reminds us of the importance of self-discipline (自律). It is one of the best habits. As we all know, good habits can make people better. For students, here are several steps you can follow to develop a good habit. Set your study plan and goal. Before you begin to work on your new plan, make sure that your goal can be achieved and can be completed within a certain time step by step. Find a habit you want to develop. Having good habits helps to achieve your goals. It's said that it takes only 21 days to develop a good habit. Try one you are really interested in and then it will lead you to a better life. Give yourself enough time and stick to your plan. Starting a new study plan is difficult at first, but it is worth (值得) as long as you keep it up. Each person's situation is different. Everyone should set a proper time according to their own actual condition. As you start to go for it, just keep it in mind and never give up. 1.The text gives us ______ steps on how to develop good habits. A. two B. three C. four D. five 2.Once you begin to develop your new habit, you should ______. A. work hard and never stay up late B. keep it in mind and never give up C. finish it in a short time D. take some time to think about your goal 3.What is the best title of the text? A. A Popular Student on the Internet. B. The Importance of Self-discipline. C. How to Develop a Good Habit. D. How to Set a Study Goal. 【答案】1. B　2. B　3. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要通过疫情期间上网课的学生案例引出自律的重要性，并给出培养良好习惯的具体步骤。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文中“Set your study plan and goal.(制定你的学习计划与目标)”“Find a habit you want to develop.(找到一个你想培养的习惯)”“Give yourself enough time and stick to your plan.(给自己充足的时间，并坚持你的计划)”可知，文章共给出了三个培养好习惯的步骤。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“As you start to go for it, just keep it in mind and never give up. (当你开始去做的时候，要牢记在心，永不放弃。)”可知，开始培养新习惯后，应该牢记并坚持，绝不放弃。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据文中“Set your study plan and goal.(制定你的学习计划与目标)”“Find a habit you want to develop.(找到一个你想培养的习惯)”“Give yourself enough time and stick to your plan.(给自己充足的时间，并坚持你的计划)”可知，文章共给出了三个培养好习惯的步骤。所以最佳标题文“如何培养好习惯”。故选C项。 主题语境05 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北衡水武邑中学·期中）With globally famous literary festivals, specialty bookshops and a rich cultural well to draw from, Toronto is a literature lover’s dream. Here are two festivals. When Word on the Street was first held in Toronto in 1990, it was designed to celebrate Canada’s rich literary culture. Now it’s become the largest festival in the country devoted to books and magazines. It’s free for attendees. Of course, you have to pay if you buy books here. Then, the contemporary-literature-focused Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) will come next month-each October. TIFA Kids takes place at the same time, making for a literary escape for the whole family. How about specialty bookshops? Flying Books is a bookstore, book publisher and writing school founded by book editor Martha Sharpe. You can find Sharpe’s selection of titles at The Good Neighbor Espresso Bar and the Gladstone House. Extend your literature experience from home with its virtual classes on criticism, journalism, memoir and more, taught by experienced Canadian authors. Ben McNally Books (possibly the city’s most beautiful bookstore) is in the east of the Financial District, whose owner is regularly on-site to assist you with recommendations. Type Books across from green Trinity Bellwoods Park which is the perfect spot to read under the trees is co-owned by a former literature professor and best for general interest. West end’s Monkey’s Paw, where you can find rare books, and unique finds, specializes in secondhand and ancient books. Queen Books in Leslieville has an excellent kids’ section where you can buy the latest children’s books. 1.What do we know about Word on the Street? A. It has grown gradually. B. It is held each October. C. It charges participants. D. It is of TIFA origin. 2.What can Flying Books help you do? A. Become a book editor faster. B. Build up a personal library. C. Get the free books from authors. D. Improve your literary skills online. 3.Which bookstore will you go to find a good place to read after buying books? A. Queen Books. B. Ben McNally Books. C. Type Books. D. Monkey’s Paw. 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了多伦多一些特色书店的情况。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“When Word on the Street was first held in Toronto in 1990, it was designed to celebrate Canada’s rich literary culture. Now it’s become the largest festival in the country devoted to books and magazines.( 1990年，Word on Street首次在多伦多举办，旨在庆祝加拿大丰富的文学文化。现在它已经成为美国最大的书籍和杂志节日)”可知，Word on the Street是逐渐增长的。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Extend your literature experience from home with its virtual classes on criticism, journalism, memoir and more, taught by experienced Canadian authors.(通过由经验丰富的加拿大作家教授的批评、新闻、回忆录等虚拟课程，扩展您在家中的文学体验)”可知，Flying Books可以在线提高你的文学技能。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Type Books across from green Trinity Bellwoods Park which is the perfect spot to read under the trees is co-owned by a former literature professor and best for general interest.(绿色的Trinity Bellwoods公园对面的Type Books是在树下阅读的最佳地点，由一位前文学教授共同拥有，最适合大众兴趣)”可知，买完书你会去Type Books找个好地方看书。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北石家庄第二十四中学·期中）Almost none of us have the time to read everything we’d like to read. Yet we lose countless hours to daily activities that bring us little joy like taking buses and waiting in line. What if we could turn these little blocks of unoccupied time into precious and rewarding moments for learning and reflection? Founded in 2022,iReader, a micro-learning app on mobile phones, brings the biggest ideas from best-selling books through 15-minute audio (音频) and text. So far, more than 3,000 books have been included, ranging from psychology and parenting to management and economics, with new titles added every day. iReader is pioneering a new method of reading, with over 9 million users enjoying the benefits already. According to the Pew Research Center (PRC), the British read just 4 paper books a year and over 25% haven’t read a single paper book this year, but reading isn’t dying. There are now more ways for the British to read than ever before, due to the widespread use of e-books and audio books. The books in iReader are rewritten to ensure it is easy to remember the main content. The way the content is edited has been specifically designed to ensure it is useful in practice. Besides, the content is rewritten with relevant examples in real life, which means users are more likely to remember and apply what is helpful to them. Holger Seim, German co-founder of this app, declares,“iReader gives you the biggest ideas in the shortest possible time. It transforms great ideas into little, packs you can listen to or read in just 15 minutes.” 1.What does the author suggest people do in the unoccupied time? A. Write and share. B. Read and think. C. Avoid taking buses. D. Bring joy to daily routines. 2.What can we infer from the PRC findings? A. The British benefit a lot from reading. B. Reading methods are more important than before. C. Digital technology is taking the place of paper books. D. New forms of books are changing the way the British read. 3.How does iReader make the content easy to remember? A. By making it useful. B. By bringing fun to it. C. By using artistic designs. D. By taking users as examples. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. iReader Prevents Reading from Dying B. iReader Unites Worldwide Book-lovers C. iReader: Big Ideas in Small Packages D. iReader: The Best New App Creation 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. A　4. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章讲述2022年推出的微学习应用iReader，将畅销书核心内容浓缩为15分钟的音频和文本，助用户利用碎片时间高效学习。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段“What if we could turn these little blocks of unoccupied time into precious and rewarding moments for learning and reflection? (要是我们能把这些零散的闲暇时间，变成宝贵且有意义的学习与思考时刻，会怎么样呢？)”可知，作者建议人们在空闲时间进行阅读和思考。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段“According to the Pew Research Center (PRC), the British read just 4 paper books a year and over 25% haven't read a single paper book this year, but reading isn't dying. There are now more ways for the British to read than ever before, due to the widespread use of e-books and audio books. (皮尤研究中心的数据显示，英国人每年只读4本纸质书，超过25%的人今年一本纸质书都没读，但阅读并未消亡。由于电子书和有声书的普及，英国人如今的阅读方式比以往任何时候都要多。)”可知，新型书籍形式正在改变英国人的阅读方式。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“The books in iReader are rewritten to ensure it is easy to remember the main content. The way the content is edited has been specifically designed to ensure it is useful in practice. Besides, the content is rewritten with relevant examples in real life, which means users are more likely to remember and apply what is helpful to them. (iReader中的书籍经过改写，确保用户容易记住核心内容。内容的编辑方式经过专门设计，保证其实用性。此外，内容还融入了相关的现实案例，这让用户更有可能记住并运用那些对自己有帮助的知识。)”可知，iReader通过让内容具备实用性来使其更易被记住。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据最后一段德国联合创始人Holger Seim的表述“iReader gives you the biggest ideas in the shortest possible time. It transforms great ideas into little, packs you can listen to or read in just 15 minutes. (iReader能在最短时间内为你呈现书中的核心观点。它将宏大的思想浓缩成小篇幅内容，你只需15分钟就能收听或阅读完毕。)”并结合全文对这款微学习APP的介绍可知，文章讲述2022年推出的微学习应用iReader，将畅销书核心内容浓缩为15分钟音视频，助用户利用碎片时间高效学习。所以C项iReader: Big Ideas in Small Packages(iReader：小包装中的大创意)最能概括文章主旨。故选C项。 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 （25-26高二上·河北秦皇岛第三中学·期中）After a 10-year project to count tuna (金枪鱼) and other large fish in the world’s oceans, scientists have made a very surprising discovery: These fish are almost gone. Because of too much fishing, almost 90 percent of the worldwide population of large fish — the ones we usually eat — has disappeared. If we don’t act, these animals will totally disappear. That will influence every animal in the ocean. The demand for fish is growing. Almost a billion people around the world get their protein (蛋白质) mostly from fish. Doctors praise seafood for being low in fat. But what seems like a healthy choice for humans is causing a disaster to our oceans. “People are consuming (消费) too much,” says Lance Morgan, a scientist at the Marine Conservation Biology Institute. A dish of tuna in restaurants costs more than just one animal’s life. When fish like tuna disappear from the ecosystem (生态系统), the ocean’s food chain (链) breaks down. Animals such as sharks, which normally eat tuna, may die because they find no food. The news may be scary, but taking action from now on can prevent harm that hasn’t happened yet. World organizations are ordering countries to stop fishing too much. The Monterey Bay Aquarium gives seafood choices to anyone hoping to keep healthy without destroying the environment. “If you care about wildlife, first spend time and think about your own values and beliefs,”says Morgan. “Then decide what you’re going to eat.” 1.How does the writer start the text? A. By giving a fact. B. By asking a question. C. By telling a story. D. By using a saying. 2.What does the underlined word “demand” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Wish. B. Support. C. Need. D. Price. 3.What’s the purpose of the text? A. To tell people to stop polluting our oceans. B. To tell people to protect wildlife in oceans. C. To tell people to avoid eating too much seafood. D. To tell people to live a balanced and healthy life. 4.What does the last paragraph of the article explain? A. We need to care about wildlife. B. We need to eat wild animals. C. We need to reflect on our own values and beliefs. D. We don’t want to protect wild animals. 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. B　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍全球大型鱼类因过度捕捞濒临消失的现状、带来的生态影响，以及呼吁人们采取行动保护海洋野生动物。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“After a 10-year project to count tuna and other large fish in the world’s oceans, scientists have made a very surprising discovery: These fish are almost gone. (经过一项为期10年的全球海洋金枪鱼及其他大型鱼类计数项目，科学家们有了一个惊人的发现：这些鱼类几乎消失了。)”可知，作者以一个科学研究得出的事实开篇。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Almost a billion people around the world get their protein mostly from fish. (全球近10亿人主要从鱼类中获取蛋白质。)”可知，人们对鱼类的需求在增长，“demand”此处意为“需求”，与“Need”同义。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。通读全文，文章核心围绕过度捕捞导致海洋大型鱼类濒临消失展开，强调这一现象对海洋生态链的破坏，并呼吁人们反思饮食选择、采取行动保护海洋野生动物。最终目的是告知人们要保护海洋中的野生动物，避免生态链崩溃。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“If you care about wildlife, first spend time and think about your own values and beliefs (如果你关心野生动物，首先花时间思考自己的价值观和信念)”可知，该段主要说明我们需要反思自身的价值观和信念，进而做出合理的饮食选择以保护野生动物。故选C项。 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北沧州四校联考·期中）Getting rid of dirt , in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt. In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French King had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the King of England in 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, King of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the King ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease,the nobleman should not go out. Though the belief in the asset of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbour ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health.Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War Ⅱ. Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far? Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist (免疫学家) encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground. 1.Why did the King of France close the bath houses in the 16th century? A. He lived healthily in a dirty environment. B. He thought bath houses were too dirty to stay in. C. He believed disease could be spread in public baths. D. He considered bathing as the cause of skin disease. 2.What does the underlined word “asset” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Advantage. B. Lack. C. Development. D. Shortcoming. 3.How does the text mainly develop? A. By providing examples. B. By making comparisons. C. By following the order of time. D. By following the order of importance. 4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To stress the role of dirt. B. To introduce the history of dirt. C. To call attention to the danger of dirt. D. To present the change of views on dirt. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了人们对污垢的态度并非固定不变，从16世纪认为污垢能抵御疾病，到18世纪后认为清洁有益健康，再到如今观点仍有分歧的演变过程。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French King had closed the bath houses in his kingdom.(在16世纪早期，人们认为皮肤上的污垢是抵御疾病的一种手段，因为当时的医学观点认为，用热水洗掉污垢会使皮肤张开，让疾病侵入。公共浴室被认为存在特别的危险。到1538年，法国国王关闭了王国里的浴室。)”可知，法国国王关闭浴室是因为他认为公共浴室可能会传播疾病。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. (在16世纪早期，人们认为皮肤上的污垢是抵御疾病的一种手段，因为当时的医学观点认为，用热水洗掉污垢会使皮肤毛孔张开，让疾病侵入。)”以及第三段中的“Though the belief in the asset of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbour ever since the 18th century.(尽管对污垢价值的信念由来已久，但自18世纪以来，污垢不再被视为友好的伙伴。)”可知，16世纪人们认为污垢有抵御疾病的好处，这种信念持续了很久，因此“asset”意为“好处、优势”，与“Advantage”含义一致。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“In the early 16th century(在16世纪早期)”“By 1538(到1538年)”以及“in 1546(在1546年)”，第三段中的“since the 18th century(自18世纪以来)”和“since World War Ⅱ(自二战以来)”，以及第四段中的“nowadays(如今)”可知，文章按照时间顺序展开，介绍了不同时期人们对污垢的态度变化。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其第一段“Getting rid of dirt , in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.(在大多数人看来，清除污垢是一件好事。然而，人们对污垢的态度并非一成不变。)”以及尾段中的“Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays.(如今，人们对污垢的态度仍然大相径庭。)”可知，文章核心是呈现人们对污垢观点的演变，因此作者的写作目的是介绍人们对污垢看法的变化。故选D项。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北秦皇岛第三中学·期中）I can’t remember the last time I used cash (现金) in China. With WeChat and Alipay, I can pay for everything with my mobile phone. But when I went back to the UK for a holiday, I had some culture shock in my home country. Many things I thought of as commonplaces (寻常事物) in my everyday life in China were quite fresh in the eyes of my old friends. Mobile payment wasn’t accepted in most shops. I had to take out my wallet and went back to using notes. I couldn’t order takeout (外卖) at any time I like because the delivery service would take too much time. If I wanted to try something delicious, I would have to go to the restaurant in person. Of course, we can pay electronically in the UK. People have their bank cards. But most people still use cash. They worry that using mobile payment will lead to their money being stolen by online thieves. They don’t put too much trust in mobile payment systems. This is understandable. According to a 2022 report, more than £4 billion was stolen online in the UK and online shopping accounted for (占) about one third of the thefts. But still, it seems that mobile or at least digital (数字的) payment will lead the way in the future in the UK, just as it is here now in China. According to the gov.uk website, the Bank of England is now looking at using a digital pound. But the real question is: Will the British public be willing to trust it? 1.What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A. The writer seldom uses WeChat and Alipay in China. B. People usually have culture shock when living in other countries. C. Using mobile payment is a common thing in China. D. The writer's old friends probably think using cash is a fresh thing. 2.Why did the writer have culture shock in the UK? A. Because mobile payment was totally unaccepted. B. Because the life there wasn't as convenient as that in China. C. Because he couldn't order takeouts with his mobile phone. D. Because the food in the UK wasn't as delicious as that in China. 3.What is the writer’s purpose in mentioning the 2022 report? A. To prove that mobile payment is popular in the UK B. To show that few people in the UK want to pay electronically. C. To show that there is really a danger in mobile payment. D. To prove that people should never depend on mobile payment. 4.What's the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the digital pound? A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Satisfied. D. Interested. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. C　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。作者通过回国度假时在英国必须使用现金、无法随时点外卖等不便经历，对比中国移动支付普及带来的高效生活。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段的句子“I can’t remember the last time I used cash (现金) in China. With WeChat and Alipay, I can pay for everything with my mobile phone.(我都不记得上次在中国使用现金是什么时候了。有了微信和支付宝，我可以用手机支付任何东西)”可知，在中国用手机支付是寻常事。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段的句子“But when I went back to the UK for a holiday, I had some culture shock in my home country. Many things I thought of as commonplaces (寻常事物) in my everyday life in China were quite fresh in the eyes of my old friends.(但是当我回到英国度假时，我在我的祖国遇到了一些文化冲击。在中国的日常生活中，我认为司空见惯的许多事情，在我的老朋友眼中都是新鲜的)”和第二段“Mobile payment wasn’t accepted in most shops. I had to take out my wallet and went back to using notes. I couldn’t order takeout (外卖) at any time I like because the delivery service would take too much time. If I wanted to try something delicious, I would have to go to the restaurant in person.(大多数商店不接受移动支付。我不得不拿出钱包，重新开始使用纸币。我不能随时叫外卖，因为送外卖要花太多时间。如果我想尝尝美味的东西，我就得亲自去餐馆)”可知，作者感到“文化冲击”是因为英国生活不如中国便捷。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段的句子“But most people still use cash. They worry that using mobile payment will lead to their money being stolen by online thieves. They don't put too much trust in mobile payment systems. This is understandable. According to a 2022 report, more than £4 billion was stolen online in the UK and online shopping accounted (占) about one third of the thefts.(但大多数人仍然使用现金。他们担心使用移动支付会导致他们的钱被网上的小偷偷走。他们对移动支付系统不太信任。这是可以理解的。根据2022年的一份报告，英国有超过40亿英镑的网上失窃，其中网上购物占了大约三分之一)”可知，作者引用“2022年英国网络诈骗超40亿英镑”的数据，意在说明移动支付确实存在风险，以解释英国人不愿使用的原因。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段的句子“According to the gov.uk website, the Bank of England is now looking at using a digital pound. But the real question is: Will the British public be willing to trust it?(根据英国政府网站的信息，英格兰银行目前正考虑采用数字货币“英镑”。但真正的问题在于：英国民众是否愿意信任这种新形式的货币呢？)”可知，作者对数字英镑能否获得公众信任持怀疑态度。故选A项。 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高二上·河北衡水武邑中学·期中）My name is Jacob Cramer. I am a freshman at Orange High School. In 2013, I founded an organization called Love For The Elderly. Many elderly people have no one to care for them, no one to look after them, no one to love them. The elderly have paved the pathway of success for my generation. They deserve to be shown appreciation and kindness but are often ignored. I am sure all of you have someone in your heart who has been at a nursing home. Think of them while I say this: they deserve the best and nothing but the best. The elderly are such an outstanding group, and their wisdom can most definitely be learned from. This idea of appreciating the elderly reverberated (回响) inside my head until finally, I decided it was time to step up and make a difference. My passion for writing led me to create an organization, where people from all across the globe send letters filled with kindness and joy, from Iceland, Romania, Finland, Australia, and more. I then send these letters to senior centers, nursing homes, and retirement communities located all across the country. To this date, I have collected over 1000 letters, and the response I have received has been truly unbelievable. This past month, I had the opportunity (机会) to receive $100 from KindSpring through their monthly kindness contest to help my organization. This money has been of great help. We do not receive much money, and so it helped to pay for many costs, including postage and envelopes. This gesture of kindness has been very beneficial to my organization, and I could not be more appreciative. Thank you so much to KindSpring for this amazing opportunity. If any of you would like to get involved in my organization, please visit lovefortheelderly.org. 1.What does the author tell us about the elderly’s life? A. All are in bad condition. B. Most get little love or care. C. A few live a successful life. D. They appreciate others’ kindness. 2.Which of the following can best describe the author? A. Outgoing and honest. B. Aggressive but careful. C. Ambitious and kind. D. Considerate but silent. 3.Why does the author mention KindSpring? A. To advertise for the organization. B. To appeal to others to donate money. C. To show mean behaviors of the organization. D. To express his thanks to the organization. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. Volunteer in Senior Centers—Your Choice. B. Love for the Elderly—a Chance to Show Kindness C. Stay Alone after Retirement—the Elderly’s Suffering D. Letters to Parents—the Way of Expressing Love 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. D　4. B 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者建立“关爱老人之家”组织的缘由以及该组织得到的资助，并以此号召更多的人参与进来。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“Many elderly people have no one to care for them, no one to look after them, no one to love them. (许多老年人没有人关心他们，没有人照顾他们，没有人爱他们)”可知，作者表示，大部分老人很少得到关爱。故选B。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段“This idea of appreciating the elderly reverberated (回响) inside my head until finally, I decided it was time to step up and make a difference. (这种感激老人的想法在我的脑海里回荡，直到最后，我决定是时候挺身而出，做出改变了)”以及第四段中“My passion for writing led me to create an organization, where people from all across the globe send letters filled with kindness and joy, from Iceland, Romania, Finland, Australia, and more. (我对写信的热情促使我创建了一个组织，让来自世界各地的人们寄来充满善意和欢乐的信，他们来自冰岛、罗马尼亚、芬兰、澳大利亚等地)”可知，出于对老人的感激，作者决定建立一个组织，收集来自世界各地的信件，然后给予老人们回馈。由此可推知，作者是善良且有志向的。故选C。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Thank you so much to KindSpring for this amazing opportunity. (非常感谢KindSpring给我这个难得的机会)”可推知，作者提到KindSpring是为了感激该组织给作者的捐赠。故选D。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第二段“In 2013, I founded an organization called Love For The Elderly. Many elderly people have no one to care for them, no one to look after them, no one to love them. (2013年，我创立了一个名为“关爱老人”的组织。许多老年人没有人关心他们，没有人照顾他们，没有人爱他们)”以及文章主要介绍了作者建立“关爱老人之家”组织的缘由以及该组织得到的资助，并以此号召更多的人参与进来。故B项“关爱老年人—一个表达善意的机会”概括了文章大意，是本文的最佳标题。故选B。 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北唐山第二中学·期中）About a year ago, my partner and I got a little black and white cat. We called her Hashtag and a parental instinct (本能) in my body kicked in. If I don’t see Hashtag for a while, I worry that something terrible has happened to her. Thus, I bought a tiny tracker made by a company called Tile, which attaches to her collar. It meant that even if I can’t see her. I can pull out my phone and connect to Tile using Bluetooth. If the connection is made successfully, it means that she must be nearby. But there was still a problem: what if Hashtag were to get out of the house and run further away? Bluetooth range only extends to around ten meters, so any further and her location would be a mystery. This is why I was delighted when earlier this year Apple released the AirTag, its own Bluetooth tracker. AirTags work the same way as Tile. But Apple has added a twist: instead of just using your own iPhone to look for your own trackers, every iPhone in the world works together to find tracking tags (跟踪器). This means even if you personally aren’t in range of your AirTag, as long as there’s an iPhone nearby, you can see updates on where it is-and more importantly, where your cat, keys, or whatever you have attached to it are. As you can probably tell, I find this new technology strangely mind-blowing, Apple has created an entirely new, massive network of physical objects that covers pretty much the entire world. And, slightly scanty, it is only possible because there are a billion iPhones out there. Though Samsung has announced a similar tracking product that uses its phones, it won’t have the same reach as Apple’s network in the short term. In the not-too-distant future, it’ll be the case that everything we buy of certain value that we might lose will have an AirTag built in. Your headphones, your fancy camera, your suitcase, and so on. So, if Hashtag ever does escape, then at least I can invite the entire world to help look for her. 1.How does the author express her affection for Hashtag? A. By giving it a nickname. B. By detailing her caring acts. C. By telling a specific story. D. By using a comparison. 2.According to the author, in what way is the AirTag better than the tiny tracker by Tile? A. Every iPhone is uniquely connected to its AirTag. B. Apple provides better customer services than Tile. C. iPhones throughout the world can help track tags. D. An AirTag covers larger range than its opponents. 3.Which of the following statements is true? A. AirTag’s success is quite difficult to copy. B. Samsung has posed much challenge to Apple. C. It’s a long way before AirTag gains popularity. D. Overuse of AirTags makes a mess of our life. 4.What is probably the best title for the passage? A. Lost and found. B. Say no to trackers. C. No worries for pets. D. To track or to follow. 【答案】1. C　2. C　3. A　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了作者为防止宠物猫走失而使用的追踪设备，并重点介绍了苹果AirTag的优点和功能。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“If I don’t see Hashtag for a while, I worry that something terrible has happened to her. (如果我一会儿没看到 Hashtag，就会担心她发生了可怕的事)”和第二段“Thus, I bought a tiny tracker made by a company called Tile, which attaches to her collar. It meant that even if I can’t see her. I can pull out my phone and connect to Tile using Bluetooth. If the connection is made successfully, it means that she must be nearby. (因此，我买了一个由一家名为Tile的公司制造的微型追踪器，它附着在她的衣领上。这意味着即使我看不见她。我可以拿出手机，使用蓝牙连接到Tile。如果连接成功，则说明她一定在附近)”可知，作者通过讲述一个具体的小故事来说明自己对猫咪的喜爱，一刻都离不开，生怕丢了。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段“But Apple has added a twist: instead of just using your own iPhone to look for your own trackers, every iPhone in the world works together to find tracking tags. (但苹果增加了一个创新点：并非只能用自己的 iPhone 寻找追踪器，全球所有的 iPhone 都会协同工作来查找追踪标签)”可知，AirTag的优势在于全球iPhone可协助追踪。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段“Though Samsung has announced a similar tracking product that uses its phones, it won’t have the same reach as Apple’s network in the short term. (尽管三星已宣布推出一款使用其手机的类似追踪产品，但短期内其覆盖范围无法与苹果的网络相媲美)”可知，AirTag的成功难以复制，这一表述正确。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。文章围绕作者为猫咪选择追踪器展开，介绍了Tile和AirTag的功能差异，核心是“追踪”技术解决物品或宠物丢失问题，“Lost and found. (失物招领)”既贴合主题又简洁凝练，适合作为文章标题。故选A项。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北唐山第二中学·期中）When we encounter new information, the brain quickly goes into the pattern-recognition mode. If it reminds us of something we’ve encountered before, we know how to respond. But what will happen when the new information doesn’t “fit” with the existing understanding? That’s when the brain really gets excited. The brain doesn’t just detect new information — it needs novelty. As Judy Willis, MD explains in How Your Child Learns Best, a part of the brain called the Reticular Activating System (RAS) filters (过滤) incoming information, deciding which data can be processed automatically and which deserves our full attention. Surprise and novelty are the attention-grabbers. In the classroom, this means that changing routines, asking students to analyze similarities and differences, organizing field trips, and inviting guest visitors all help keep learning fresh. In his article How the Brain Learns Best, psychiatrist and child psychologist Bruce Perry explains why repetitive classroom activities, such as lectures or worksheets, limit the brain’s desire for novelty and can interfere with learning. “Only four to eight minutes of pure factual lecture can be tolerated before the brain seeks other information, either internal (daydreaming) or external (Who is that man walking down the hall?). If the teacher is not providing that novelty, the brain will go elsewhere,” he writes. Integrating a strong arts program is one way educators can capture students’ curiosity and keep them engaged. According to a recent landmark report from the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, the benefits of studying the arts go far beyond enrichment. Research found that a high-quality program can improve student engagement, focus attention, heighten educational ambitions, and increase intellectual risk-taking. And planning inquiry-driven projects that are consistent with students’ interests will boost engagement and cut down on boredom, which is actually a stressor for young brains. 1.How does the brain deal with information according to Judy Willis, MD? A. It classifies the information. B. It ignores familiar information. C. It spends long time analyzing the information. D. It stores new information automatically. 2.What does Bruce Perry argue in his article? A. Keeping routines improves learning. B. Giving lectures is the most effective way of teaching. C. The brain longs for novelty to stay engaged in learning. D. External surroundings mean more than internal seeking regarding novelty. 3.What can be the best title for the text? A. The Importance of Novelty in Education B. The Brain’s Response to New Information C. Effective Classroom Activities for Learning D. Understanding the Reticular Activating System 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了大脑处理信息的特点，包括对新奇信息的偏好，以及在教育领域如何利用大脑的这一特性来提高学生的学习参与度和学习效果。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“As Judy Willis, MD explains in How Your Child Learns Best, a part of the brain, the Reticular Activating System (RAS), filters (过滤) incoming information, deciding which data can be processed automatically and which deserves our full attention. (正如医学博士朱迪·威利斯在《如何让孩子学得最好》一书中所解释的，大脑中的网状激活系统（RAS）会过滤接收到的信息，决定哪些数据可以自动处理，哪些数据值得我们全神贯注。令人惊讶和新奇的事物最能吸引注意力。)”可知，Judy Willis医生认为大脑会对信息进行分类处理。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的““Only four to eight minutes of pure factual lecture can be tolerated before the brain seeks other information, either internal (daydreaming) or external (Who is that man walking down the hall?). If the teacher is not providing that novelty, the brain will go elsewhere,” he writes. (他写道：“大脑只能忍受四到八分钟纯粹的事实讲解，之后就会主动去搜寻其他信息 —— 要么是内部信息（比如走神、做白日梦。），要么是外部信息（比如那个沿着走廊走的男人是谁？）。如果教师不能提供这种新鲜感，大脑就会转向别处。””可知，Bruce Perry认为大脑渴望新奇的事物以保持学习的参与度。故选C。 (3)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，第一段提出“大脑需要新奇感”的核心观点；第二段引用专家观点说明大脑对新奇信息的过滤机制及课堂中创造新奇的方式；第三段指出重复性活动对学习的阻碍，强调新奇感的必要性；第四段给出教育中融入新奇感的具体方法（艺术课程、探究式项目）。全文围绕“新奇性在教育中的重要作用”展开，所以短文的最佳标题为A“新奇在教育中的重要性”。故选A。 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北唐山开滦第一中学·期中）Because coffee contains caffeine (咖啡因) , people have long wondered whether drinking it might “jazz up” the heart, resulting in sensations such as a skipped, missed, rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat. However, people who drink moderate amounts of coffee — such as one to three cups per day — appear to have a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (心房颤动) , according to a 2019 study co-authored by Dr. Gaziano. The study found that those who drank more or less coffee were neither more nor less likely to develop this condition. Like much of the dietary research, that study was observational: participants reported what they consumed, and researchers tracked their health over many years. However, the new study took a different approach, directly measuring the short-term effects of coffee consumption. “This new study provides an important piece of the puzzle,” says Dr. Gaziano. One finding — that people took more steps on coffee-drinking days — supports other research showing that caffeine can slightly improve physical performance. On the other hand, caffeine’s negative effects on sleep are well known, and insufficient sleep is increasingly recognized as a risk to cardiovascular health. Over time, consistently poor sleep can lead to more serious health problems than just heart palpitations (悸动) . It is hard to know whether the extra exercise compensates for the reduced sleep that may result from drinking coffee. Most people understand how their bodies react to coffee and adjust their intake accordingly, notes Dr. Gaziano. Individual differences in caffeine metabolism also mean that the same amount of coffee can affect people very differently. Like all studies, however, this one has limitations. For instance, it included only relatively young, healthy coffee drinkers. Therefore, the findings may not apply to older people, who are more likely to experience palpitations. In fact, those who avoid coffee — and thus were not included in the study — may do so precisely because they notice it causes palpitations. 1.How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A. By picturing situations. B. By providing statistics. C. By posing a problem. D. By quoting an expert. 2.Why does Dr. Gaziano mention sleep and exercise? A. To show coffee’s mixed effects. B. To compare two research types. C. To suggest methods to stay healthy. D. To prove coffee energizes drinkers. 3.What limits the new study’s findings? A. Improper data processing. B. Narrow participant range. C. Small sample size. D. Short study period. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. B 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要探讨咖啡中的咖啡因对心脏的影响，结合过往观察性研究与新研究的发现，分析咖啡的利弊及研究局限性。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Because coffee contains caffeine (咖啡因) , people have long wondered whether drinking it might “jazz up” the heart, resulting in sensations such as a skipped, missed, rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat.(由于咖啡含有咖啡因，长期以来人们一直疑惑饮用咖啡是否会“刺激”心脏，进而引发诸如心跳漏跳、过快、过强或不规律等不适感。)”可知，作者通过提出“喝咖啡是否会影响心脏”这一问题引出文章主题。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“One finding — that people took more steps on coffee-drinking days — supports other research showing that caffeine can slightly improve physical performance. On the other hand, caffeine’s negative effects on sleep are well known, and insufficient sleep is increasingly recognized as a risk to cardiovascular health.(其中一项发现——人们在喝咖啡的日子里步数更多——支持了其他研究表明咖啡因能轻微提升体能表现的观点。另一方面，咖啡因对睡眠的负面影响是众所周知的，睡眠不足越来越被认为是心血管健康的一个风险。)”可知，Dr. Gaziano同时提到咖啡对运动（正面影响）和睡眠（负面影响）的作用，是为了展示咖啡的混合效应。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“For instance, it included only relatively young, healthy coffee drinkers. Therefore, the findings may not apply to older people, who are more likely to experience palpitations.(例如，该研究仅纳入了相对年轻、健康的咖啡饮用者。因此，这些发现可能不适用于老年人，他们更容易出现心悸。)”可知，新研究的局限性在于参与者范围狭窄（仅年轻健康人群），无法推广到其他群体。故选B项。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北石家庄第一中学·期中）We all know that unpleasant feeling when we’re talking about something interesting and halfway through our sentence we’re interrupted. But was that really an interruption? The answer depends on whom you ask, according to new research led by Katherine Hilton from Stanford University. Using a set of controlled audio clips (录音片段), Hilton surveyed 5, 000 American English speakers to better understand what affects people’s perceptions of interruptions. She had participants listen to audio clips and then answer questions about whether the speakers seemed to be friendly and engaged, listening to one another, or trying to interrupt. Hilton found that American English speakers have different conversational styles. She identified two distinct groups: high and low intensity speakers. High intensity speakers are generally uncomfortable with moments of silence in conversation and consider talking at the same time a sign of engagement. Low intensity speakers find it rude to talk at the same time and prefer people to speak one after another in conversation. The differences in conversational styles became evident when participants listened to audio clips in which two people spoke at the same time but were agreeing with each other and stayed on topic, Hilton said. The high intensity group reported that conversations where people spoke at the same time when expressing agreement were not interruptive but engaged and friendlier than the conversations with moments of silence in between speaking turns. In contrast, the low intensity group perceived any amount of simultaneous (同时) chat as a rude interruption, regardless of what the speakers were saying. “People care about being interrupted, and those small interruptions can have a massive effect on the overall communication,” Hilton said. “Breaking apart what an interruption means is essential if we want to understand how humans interact with each other.” 1.What does Hilton’s research focus on? A. What interruptions mean to people. B. Whether interruption is good or not. C. How to avoid getting interrupted. D. Why speakers interrupt each other. 2.What do participants of the study need to do? A. Record an audio clip. B. Answer some questions. C. Listen to one another. D. Have a chat with a friend. 3.What do low intensity speakers think of simultaneous chat? A. It’s important. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s inefficient. D. It’s impolite. 4.What can we learn from Hilton’s research? A. Human interaction is complex. B. Communication is the basis of life. C. Interruptions promote thinking. D. Language barriers will always exist. 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. D　4. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。研究表明，在谈话中被打断是否会带来不愉快，因人而异。 (1)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第一段第二句“But was that really an interruption? The answer depends on whom you ask, according to new research led by Katherine Hilton from Stanford University.(但这真的是打扰吗？根据斯坦福大学凯瑟琳·希尔顿领导的一项新研究，答案取决于你问谁)”和第四段第二、三句“The high intensity group reported that conversations where people spoke at the same time when expressing agreement were not interruptive but engaged and friendlier than the conversations with moments of silence in between speaking turns. In contrast, the low intensity group perceived any amount of simultaneous chat as a rude interruption, regardless of what the speakers were saying.(高强度组报告说，人们在表达同意的同时说话的对话不会被打断，而是比在说话之间保持沉默的对话更投入、更友好。相比之下，低强度组认为任何数量的同时聊天都是粗鲁的打断，不管说话人在说什么)”可知，文章主要说明了“打断”对不同的人来说，意义不同，即“打断”对人们意味着什么。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“ She had participants listen to audio clips and then answer questions about whether the speakers seemed to be friendly and engaged, listening to one another, or trying to interrupt.(她让参与者听一些音频片段，然后回答一些问题，比如说话者看起来是否友好、投入、彼此倾听，还是试图打断)”可知，参与者们需要在听完音频后回答一些问题。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“Low intensity speakers find it rude to talk at the same time and prefer people to speak one after another in conversation.(低强度说话者觉得同时说话很不礼貌，他们更喜欢人们在谈话中一个接一个地说话)”可推知，对于低强度聊天者来说，同时聊天是粗鲁的，不礼貌的。故选D项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段““People care about being interrupted, and those small interruptions can have a massive effect on the overall communication,” Hilton said. “Breaking apart what an interruption means is essential if we want to understand how humans interact with each other. ”(“人们很在意被打断，而这些小的干扰会对整体交流产生巨大影响，”希尔顿说。“如果我们想了解人类之间是如何互动的，就必须分解中断的含义。”)”可推知，人类的交流是复杂的。故选A项。 主题语境05 人与自然-自然生态 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北石家庄第一中学·期中）Scientists today are concerned about the growing number of species in the world that may soon become extinct. The United Nations, along with many governments, are trying to save these endangered species. To help resolve this issue, scientists have been trying to learn why species become endangered. In the United States, loss of habitats is the main reason for species becoming endangered. As populations grow and cities or towns expand, nature is destroyed and the ecosystem is affected. Even small changes in one part of an ecosystem can have a big impact on another part of it. For example, deforestation may result in a change in ground temperature, which may kill off a certain kind of plant in the forest. Animals that eat this plant may suddenly find that there is no available food so they starve to death. Another possible cause of endangered or extinct species is climate change and rising sea levels. As the Earth gets warmer, this has profound effects on animal and plant life everywhere. For example, rising sea levels make coastal areas unfit for birds to live in. Warmer temperatures melt the ice where polar bears live, wrecking their habitat and making it harder for them to find food. The rising seas also make it harder for polar bears to swim from the cold waters to frozen packs of ice so many of them drown. There are several ways that people are trying to help endangered species recover. Ecologists study different species and try to find out more information about them to try and help. In Finland, for example, scientists found that a decrease in the number of bogs(沼泽) was responsible for the falling butterfly population. Once they understood this, they could manage the butterfly population and help it recover. Governments are also passing laws to protect endangered animals. One example of this is an area near Hawaii with a seriously low fish population. The United States’ government has made it illegal for fishing boats to enter this area. 1.What can we infer from paragraph 2? A. Most endangered species are located in the United States. B. Cities and towns in the United States are growing too fast. C. Ecosystem changes can result in habitat loss and animal death. D. More trees need to be planted to prevent animals from dying out. 2.What does the underlined word “wrecking” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Conserving. B. Damaging. C. Providing. D. Dominating. 3.Which is the best title for this text? A. Saving Endangered Species B. A List of Endangered Species C. The Causes of Global Warming D. How Polar Bears Became Extinct 4.What will the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows? A. Some other ways to help endangered species recover. B. A brief discussion of polar bears and their diet habits. C. The impact of fishing laws on the development of Hawaii. D. Various opinions and debates concerning the cause of global warming. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. A　4. A 【解析】 本文为一篇说明文，介绍了珍惜物种濒临灭绝的原因，同时提出了一些帮助濒危物种恢复的方法。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第二段关键句“Even small changes in one part of an ecosystem can have a big impact on another part of it. ”（生态系统的一个部分即使很小的变化也会对另一部分产生巨大的影响。）及下文给出的例子“For example, deforestation may result in a change in ground temperature, which may kill off a certain kind of plant in the forest. Animals that eat this plant may suddenly find that there is no available food so they starve to death.”（例如，森林砍伐可能导致地温的变化，这可能杀死森林中的某种植物。吃这种植物的动物可能会突然发现没有可用的食物，所以它们会饿死。）可以推测，生态系统的变化会导致栖息地的丧失和动物的死亡。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 词义猜测题。根据文章第三段关键句“Warmer temperatures melt the ice where polar bears live, wrecking their habitat and making it harder for them to find food.”（温暖的温度融化了北极熊生活的地方的冰，_____它们的栖息地，使它们更难找到食物。）可以推测，此处为分词作结果状语，高温融化了北极熊生活环境中的冰，破坏了它们的栖息地，因此wrecking与damaging意思一致。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段关键句“Scientists today are concerned about the growing number of species in the world that may soon become extinct. The United Nations, along with many governments, are trying to save these endangered species.”（如今，科学家们对世界上物种数量的增长感到担忧，这些物种可能很快会灭绝。联合国和许多国家的政府正在努力拯救这些濒临灭绝的物种。）并结合全文内容可知，此文主要目的为呼吁我们应该拯救濒危物种。A选项“Saving Endangered Species”（拯救濒危物种）作为本题的标题，符合文意。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段第一句“There are several ways that people are trying to help endangered species recover.”（有几种方法可以帮助濒危物种恢复。）及下文所给出的例子可知，作者在下段应该介绍一些其余帮助濒危物种恢复的方法。故选A项。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北名校联考·期中）If you’ve spent any time in the gardening corners of social media lately, you’ve likely come across a trend called“chaos (混乱) gardening.” The name alone is eye-catching—equal parts fun, rebellious (叛逆的) and slightly alarming. Picture someone throwing seeds into bare soil aimlessly, watering once or twice, and ending up with a backyard full of bright flowers everywhere. No rows, no color coordination (搭配), no spacing charts—just spread the seeds and hope for the best. As a landscape specialist at Colorado State University Extension, I think a lot about how to help people make designed landscapes more environmentally friendly. But what is chaos gardening, really? Chaos gardening is the practice of mixing a wide variety of seeds and scattering (撒) them over a planting area with minimal planning. For many, it’s a low-pressure, joyful way to experiment. One reason chaos gardening may be catching on is that it sidesteps the rules of garden design. A traditional landscape design approach is effective and appropriate for many settings, but it is time-consuming and can feel stressful. Even that easy, messy look of a cottage garden still needs lots of planning. Chaos gardening, by contrast, lets go of control. There’s also the allure of ease. People want gardening to be simple. If chaos gardening brings more people into the joy and mess of growing things, I consider that a win in itself. Broader research has found that emotional connection and accessibility are major motivators for gardening, often more than environmental impact. Chaos gardening might not replace the structured borders of a well-cut garden, but it might get newcomers into the garden. It might make things feel less risky, encourage experimentation, and help people see beauty in richness rather than in control. If that’s the entry point someone needs, then let the chaos begin. 1.What is the primary characteristic of chaos gardening? A. Sticking to ecological restoration principles. B. Sowing diverse seeds with little prior planning. C. Planning carefully and coordinating plant colors. D. Focusing on a single type of plant for maximum harvest. 2.Why is chaos gardening becoming popular? A. It requires a lot of time and effort. B. It follows the traditional garden design. C. It has a positive impact on the environment. D. It avoids the rules of garden design and is easy to do. 3.What does the underlined word “allure” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Improvement. B. Possibility. C. Attraction. D. Tradition. 4.What does the author imply about chaos gardening? A. It serves as a gateway. B. It challenges experts. C. It might replace formal gardens. D. It ensures perfect results. 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. C　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍社交媒体上流行的“混乱园艺”的特点、流行原因及对园艺新手的积极意义。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Chaos gardening is the practice of mixing a wide variety of seeds and scattering(撒) them over a planting area with minimal planning.(混乱园艺是将多种种子混合，在种植区域撒播且几乎不做规划的种植方式。)”可知，混乱园艺的主要特征是播种多样的种子，且前期几乎不做规划。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“One reason chaos gardening may be catching on is that it sidesteps the rules of garden design.(混乱园艺流行的一个原因是它避开了园艺设计的规则。)”和第五段中的“There’s also the allure of ease.(它还具有便捷的吸引力。)”可知，混乱园艺流行是因为它既避开了园艺设计规则，又简单易操作。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第五段中的“People want gardening to be simple. If chaos gardening brings more people into the joy and mess of growing things, I consider that a win in itself.(人们希望园艺变得简单。如果混乱园艺能让更多人感受到种植的乐趣和混乱，我本身就认为这是一种成功。)”可知，“便捷性”是吸引人们选择混乱园艺的点，因此画线词“allure”意为“吸引力”。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Chaos gardening might not replace the structured borders of a well-cut garden, but it might get newcomers into the garden. It might make things feel less risky, encourage experimentation, and help people see beauty in richness rather than in control. If that’s the entry point someone needs, then let the chaos begin.(混乱园艺或许无法取代修剪整齐的花园中那些规整的边界，但它可能会吸引新手走进园艺世界。它或许能降低尝试的风险感，鼓励人们大胆尝试，还能帮助人们发现丰富多元的美，而非刻意掌控的美。如果这正是某人所需要的入门契机，那就让这场“混乱”开始吧。)”可知，作者暗示混乱园艺是新手进入园艺领域的敲门砖。故选A项。 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北保定四校·期中）The concept of “China chic”, or guochao, has become popular in recent years. According to relevant data, the search volume for the keyword “Guochao” increased by 392.66% year-on-year from January to July 2022. The Baidu 2021 Guochao Pride Search Big Data Report revealed that interest in guochao has skyrocketed over the past 10 years. Domestic products are now in fashion, and domestic consumption has increasingly become an important choice for the new generation of consumers. China chic integrates unique cultural elements with the latest trends across various industries. It not only meets younger consumers’ desire for personality and fashion but also helps revive traditional culture. The rise of China chic is a result of China’s rapid economic development and is driven by certain cultural motivations. Additionally, the continuous improvement of Chinese people’s consumption power is an important factor behind the rise of China chic. Most importantly, cultural confidence is the driving force behind the rise of China chic. Five thousand years of Chinese civilization have left behind a rich cultural heritage. In many ways, guochao is the perfect representative of the new wave of Chinese cultural pride. Originating in the fashion industry, this trend reflects Chinese consumers’ renewed interest in their cultural heritage. The guochao trend is strongest among young adults who have grown up in an increasingly powerful China and thus possess a strong sense of national pride. China’s national strength is growing, and its soft power is also on the rise. Even so, we still have a long way to go in promoting China chic. But as it has become a part of people’s lives, there is no doubt that even more diverse China chic products will emerge in the future to showcase Chinese charm. 1.What does the underlined word “skyrocketed” in the first paragraph mean? A. Risen sharply. B. Dropped obviously. C. Remained stable. D. Changed slightly. 2.Which best describes “China chic”? A. It aims mainly to promote Chinese exports. B. It mixes traditional culture with current trends. C. It attracts mostly middle-aged and older consumers. D. It draws major inspiration from Western fashion styles. 3.What is identified as the primary driver behind the rise of China chic? A. The expansion of China’s economy. B. The growth in people’s purchasing power. C. A renewed sense of cultural identity. D. The influence of social media on the youth. 4.What does the author imply about the future of China chic? A. It will soon lead global fashion. B. It will need more policy support. C. It will remain a small market. D. It will continue to develop and diversify. 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍国潮的流行、特点及发展动因与前景。 (1)题解析： 词义猜测题。根据第一段中“According to relevant data, the search volume for the keyword “Guochao” increased by 392.66% year-on-year from January to July 2022. (根据相关数据显示，2022年1月至7月，“国潮”关键词的搜索量同比增长了392.66%)”可知，国潮关键词搜索量同比大幅增长，由此可推测划线词与选项A含义相近，意为“急剧上升”。故选A。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“China chic integrates unique cultural elements with the latest trends across various industries. (“国潮”将独特的文化元素与各行业的最新潮流相融合)”可知，国潮将独特文化元素与最新潮流融合。故选B。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Most importantly, cultural confidence is the driving force behind the rise of China chic. (最重要的是，文化自信是国潮兴起的核心驱动力)”可知，国潮兴起的核心驱动力是文化自信，即“重新焕发的文化认同感”。故选C。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“But as it has become a part of people’s lives, there is no doubt that even more diverse China chic products will emerge in the future to showcase Chinese charm. (但随着它已逐渐融入人们的日常生活，毫无疑问，未来将涌现出更多样化的国潮产品，向世界展现独特的中国魅力)”可知，作者认为未来会出现更多元的国潮产品，即国潮将“继续发展并多元化”。故选D。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北唐山开滦第一中学·期中）Inclusive education ensures all students learn alongside their same-age peers in regular classrooms, regardless of ability or disability. Its core philosophy is simple: every child can learn in their own way, belongs in mainstream education, and benefits from this shared experience. A defining feature is that students of all abilities learn together for most of the day. Simply housing children with disabilities in the same building but keeping them segregated does not count as inclusion. The curriculum should assume competence and set high standards while adapting to each child’s abilities. We must shift from asking how best to educate children with disabilities to how best to educate all students together in meaningful ways. Inclusion considers the whole child — academic development, emotional intelligence, social skills — and finds ways to include everyone. The entire school environment matters, from physical spaces to teacher training and curriculum design. Despite its strong philosophical foundation, a persistent question about inclusive education remains: “Does it actually work?” Research spanning over 30 years confirms its effectiveness. A common concern is that inclusion might hinder non-disabled peers’ progress, but studies disprove this. A 2013 study showed no significant difference in achievement between inclusive and non-inclusive settings. Earlier research found most non-disabled students experienced no negative effects or even positive ones. For students with disabilities, effects were overwhelmingly positive. A U.S. study tracking 11,000 students linked more time in general education to better attendance, fewer behavioral issues, and improved post-school outcomes. Beyond academics, inclusive education fosters social skills, problem-solving abilities, and respect for diversity, preparing all children for life in an inclusive society. Ultimately, if schools aim to prepare children for adult life, inclusive education becomes essential. It affirms disabled individuals as valued members of society and demonstrates that when every person is supported to reach their potential, the entire community benefits. 1.What does the underlined word “segregated” in the second paragraph mean? A. Cared for properly. B. Taught specially. C. Treated equally. D. Separated from others. 2.How does the author counter the concern about academic progress? A. By redefining educational goals. B. By citing research findings. C. By improving classroom support. D. By comparing test scores. 3.What is the fundamental basis for implementing inclusive education? A. Shared learning experiences. B. Standardized testing results. C. Specialized classroom settings. D. Individual learning targets. 4.How does inclusive education benefit society as a whole? A. By offering separate learning tracks. B. By promoting individual competition. C. By developing socially cohesive communities. D. By tailoring instruction to each child’s abilities. 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. A　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了全纳教育的核心理念、实施特点、实际效果及其对社会整体的好处，强调了全纳教育在促进学生全面发展和社会包容性方面的重要性。 (1)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“A defining feature is that students of all abilities learn together for most of the day. Simply housing children with disabilities in the same building but keeping them segregated does not count as inclusion. (一个关键标准是：不同能力水平的学生在每日大部分时间共同学习。仅仅让残疾学生与其他学生同处一栋教学楼却实施segregated，并不能算作真正的融合教育。)”可知，全纳教育强调的是所有学生一起学习，而仅仅把残疾儿童安置在同一栋楼里，却不让他们与正常学生一起学习，这种做法并不符合全纳教育的理念。由此可推知，segregated 指让他们与别人分离，与D项“Separated from others”意思一致。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段中“A common concern is that inclusion might hinder non-disabled peers’ progress, but studies disprove this. A 2013 study showed no significant difference in achievement between inclusive and non-inclusive settings. (一个常见的担忧是，全纳教育可能会阻碍非残疾同伴的进步，但研究否定了这一点。2013年的一项研究表明，全纳和非全纳环境下的成绩没有显著差异。)”可知，作者通过引用研究结果来反驳关于全纳教育可能阻碍非残疾学生学业进步的担忧。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Its core philosophy is simple: every child can learn in their own way, belongs in mainstream education, and benefits from this shared experience. (其核心理念很简单：每个孩子都能以自己的方式学习，都属于主流教育，并从这种共享的经验中受益。)”以及第三段中“Inclusion considers the whole child — academic development, emotional intelligence, social skills — and finds ways to include everyone. (全纳教育考虑的是孩子的全面发展——学术发展、情商、社交技能——并找到让每个人都参与进来的方法。)”可知，实施全纳教育的基本依据是共享的学习经验，即每个孩子都能在主流教育中以自己的方式学习，并从这种共享的经验中受益。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Ultimately, if schools aim to prepare children for adult life, inclusive education becomes essential. It affirms disabled individuals as valued members of society and demonstrates that when every person is supported to reach their potential, the entire community benefits. (最终，如果学校的目标是让孩子为成年生活做好准备，那么全纳教育就变得至关重要。它肯定了残疾人是社会中有价值的成员，并表明当每个人都得到支持以发挥其潜力时，整个社会都会受益。)”可推知，全纳教育通过培养具有社会凝聚力的社区，使整个社会受益。故选C项。 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高二上·河北沧州多校联考·期中）Imagine walking into a room filled with strangers, you haven’t spoken a word. You haven’t heard one either. Yet something is already being said. You might feel the slight pressure of a look from across the room. You sense comfort in the way another person smiles—not just with their lips, but with their whole face. You know who is confident, who is nervous, who seems open, and who seems closed. All this happens before a single word is spoken. This isn’t magic. It’s the mind’s secret language. It’s the silent, invisible force beneath every human interaction, shaping our relationships, influencing our judgments, and connecting us in ways that words never could. Long before you learned to talk, you were already a master of silent communication. Babies just days old can detect eye contact. They respond to tone, rhythm and facial expressions. They cry to signal need and smile to build bonds (联系). No vocabulary is needed. This is the foundation of what neuroscientists call social cognition—the brain’s ability to understand and respond to others. Our brains are built for connection. We don’t just observe others: we simulate (模仿) their actions inside ourselves. When you see someone smile, your brain activates the same regions that fire when you yourself smile. This is the basis of mirror neurons, a system discovered in the 1990s that helps explain how we “feel” what others feel. From babyhood, we start building a theory of mind. This means understanding that others have their own separate thoughts, feelings and intentions. We use this knowledge constantly, mostly without speaking. You don’t need someone to say, “I’m depressed.” You recognize it in how they shut a door firmly or avoid meeting your eyes. This skill to sense others—to read their mental state from their face, posture, gestures, voice tone and even silences—is the essential foundation of human connection. It explains our talent for storytelling, teamwork, and caring. It’s also why misunderstandings can happen so easily. 1.What can we learn about babies according to paragraph 3? A. They learn words quickly. B. They bond through smiles. C. They ignore facial expressions. D. They rarely signal needs. 2.Why does the author mention “mirror neurons”? A. To describe brain diseases. B. To explain sharing others’ feelings. C. To argue against social cognition. D. To prove speech’s importance. 3.What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. How brains process language. B. Why people avoid eye contact. C. The role of the theory of mind. D. The discovery of babies’ abilities. 4.What ability is a key function of the theory of mind? A. Predicting weather changes. B. Creating complex vocabulary. C. Understanding others’ intentions. D. Memorizing scientific terms. 【答案】1. B　2. B　3. C　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人类无声交流的能力，包括通过表情、姿势等感知他人情绪（镜像神经元），以及理解他人意图的“心智理论”。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“They cry to signal need and smile to build bonds (联系). No vocabulary is needed.(婴儿们通过哭泣来表达需求，通过微笑来建立联系，不需要词汇)”可知，婴儿通过微笑来建立联系。故选B。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“When you see someone smile, your brain activates the same regions that fire when you yourself smile. This is the basis of mirror neurons, a system discovered in the 1990s that helps explain how we “feel” what others feel.(当你看到别人微笑时，你的大脑会激活与你自己微笑时相同的区域。这就是镜像神经元的基础，这个系统是在20世纪90年代被发现的，它有助于解释我们如何“感受”别人的感受)”可知，作者提到“镜像神经元”是为了解释我们如何分享别人的感受。故选B。 (3)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据文章第五段中的“From babyhood, we start building a theory of mind. This means understanding that others have their own separate thoughts, feelings and intentions.(从婴儿时期开始，我们就开始建立一种心理理论，即理解别人有自己独立的思想、感情和意图)”以及“We use this knowledge constantly, mostly without speaking. You don’t need someone to say, “I’m depressed.” You recognize it in how they shut a door firmly or avoid meeting your eyes.( 我们经常运用这种认知能力，但往往无需言语表达。你无需有人告诉你说“我很沮丧”。你能够通过他们紧闭房门的动作或者避免与你对视的方式察觉出这种情绪。)”可知，本段描述了我们在日常生活中如何使用我们婴儿时期所建立的“心理理论”，即本段讲述了心理理论的作用。故选C。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第五段中的“From babyhood, we start building a theory of mind. This means understanding that others have their own separate thoughts, feelings and intentions.(从婴儿时期开始，我们就开始建立一种心理理论，即理解别人有自己独立的思想、感情和意图)”可知，理解别人的意图是心理理论的一个关键功能。故选C。 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北武强中学·期中）Eight-year-old Xiao Ming sat with his head in his hands, muttering to himself as he tried to beat an AI-powered robot at a game of chess. But this was not in an AI showroom or lab — the robot was living on a coffee table in a Beijing apartment, along with Xiao Ming. “It’s like a little teacher or a little friend,” the boy said, as he showed his mum the next move he was considering on the chessboard. China is actively employing AI in its bid to become a tech superpower by 2030. DeepSeek, the breakthrough Chinese chatbot that caught the world’s attention in January, was just the first shot of that ambition. Beijing plans to invest 100 billion Chinese yuan ($13.7 billion; €12.9 billion) over the next 15 years as it competes with Washington to gain the edge in advanced tech. AI funding got yet another boost at the government’s annual political gathering, which is currently underway. This comes on the heels of a 60-billion-yuan AI investment fund created in January, just days after the US further tightened export controls for advanced chips and placed more Chinese firms on a trade blacklist. But DeepSeek has shown that Chinese companies can overcome these barriers. And that’s what has surprised Silicon Valley and industry experts — they did not expect China to catch up so soon. “DeepSeek’s rapid rise has caused hostile reactions from some in the West,” a commentary in the state-run Beijing Daily noted, adding that “the development environment for China’s AI models remains highly uncertain.” But China’s AI firms are not discouraged. Rather, they believe thrifty innovation (节俭创新) will win them an undeniable advantage — because it was DeepSeek’s claim that it could rival ChatGPT for a tiny amount of the cost that shocked the AI industry. 1.Why is Xiao Ming mentioned in paragraph 1? A. To lead in the topic. B. To present detailed information. C. To provide an argument. D. To illustrate China’s AI firms. 2.What can be inferred from Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3? A. China has already had many successful AI achievements. B. China invested 100-billion-yuan investment fund in January. C. DeepSeek has suggested China’s determination to cooperate with others. D. DeepSeek was just the first step for China to become a tech giant. 3.What is the attitude of some Western countries towards DeepSeek’s booming? A. Supportive. B. Unfriendly C. Indifferent. D. Admiring. 4.What do we know from the passage? A. Chinese AI firms could outweigh due to its less expense. B. The cost of DeepSeek is much higher than that of ChatGPT. C. China’s AI development will face no difficulty in the future. D. All countries are making joint efforts in the development of AI. 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. B　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国在人工智能领域的发展现状，包括AI技术的应用场景、政府的投资规划、中国企业突破技术壁垒的案例，以及面临的国际竞争与挑战。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段“Eight-year-old Xiao Ming sat with his head in his hands, muttering to himself as he tried to beat an AI-powered robot at a game of chess. (八岁的小明双手抱头坐着，一边喃喃自语，一边试图在国际象棋比赛中击败一个人工智能机器人)”可知，通过描述小明与AI机器人下棋的场景，以具体事例引出中国AI技术已融入日常生活这一话题，进而自然过渡到后文对中国AI发展战略的介绍。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段“DeepSeek, the breakthrough Chinese chatbot that caught the world’s attention in January, was just the first shot of that ambition. Beijing plans to invest 100 billion Chinese yuan ($13.7 billion; €12.9 billion) over the next 15 years as it competes with Washington to gain the edge in advanced tech. (DeepSeek是一款突破性的中国聊天机器人，在1月份引起了全世界的关注，这只是这一雄心壮志的第一步。北京计划在未来15年投资1000亿元人民币（137亿美元；129亿欧元），与华盛顿竞争在先进技术领域的优势)”可知，DeepSeek仅仅是伟大理想的初次实践。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段“DeepSeek’s rapid rise has caused hostile reactions from some in the West. (DeepSeek的迅速崛起引起了西方一些国家的敌对反应)”可知，部分西方国家对其态度是不友好的。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Rather, they believe thrifty innovation (节俭创新) will win them an undeniable advantage — because it was DeepSeek’s claim that it could rival ChatGPT for a tiny amount of the cost that shocked the AI industry.(相反，他们相信节俭创新将为他们赢得不可否认的优势——因为DeepSeek声称，它可以以极低的成本与ChatGPT竞争，这震惊了人工智能行业)”可知，中国AI企业的优势在于低成本高效能。故选A项。 Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北武强中学·期中）Honey is a sweet treat that most people take for granted. But it is more than just a topping for cakes or a sweetener for tea. It’s a miracle of sorts. Honey is the only food product made by an insect that humans eat. Even with all our technical abilities, no one has figured out how to make artificial honey. There’s really no substitute (替代品). A single pound of honey may require a beehive of up to 60,000 bees to visit two million flowers. No wonder some people call it liquid gold! Although amber-colored clover honey tends to be most common, honey comes in a variety of shades and flavors, depending on the flowers that the bees gather nectar (花蜜) from. Honey has been used throughout history in a number of ways. One of the most remarkable things about it is that it never goes bad. It may crystallize, meaning that it becomes solid in parts, but simply warming it slightly will melt the crystals and return the honey to its liquid form. No one knows exactly how long honey has been used by humans, but Spanish cave paintings dated at 7,000BC show early evidence of beekeeping. Honey was also used by the ancient Egyptians as a sweetener, as a gift to the gods, and even as an element used to create mummies. Honey has been found inside the Egyptian pyramids, and although that honey was more than 3,000 years old, it would still taste like honey and be safe to eat. No other food has such lasting power! Besides its many uses as a sweetener, honey has long been used as a medicinal remedy (疗法). Because it’s difficult for any kind of bacteria (细菌) to survive in honey, it makes a perfect barrier on cuts and can prevent infection. Honey is also an effective remedy to relieve a painful throat. It has even been found to be as effective in easing coughs in children. The next time a bee flies through your garden or you spread some honey on a piece of toast, think about the miracle of honey. 1.According to the passage, what makes honey unique among the foods that humans eat? A. Its various shades. B. Its natural creation. C. Its delightful sweetness. D. Its remarkable history. 2.Why does the author mention the honey in the Egyptian pyramids? A. To illustrate that it never goes bad. B. To show the cleverness of Egyptians. C. To compare it with the honey in Spain. D. To inform that it originates from Egypt. 3.What is one of the medicinal uses of honey? A. Promoting bacterial growth. B. Curing throat pain. C. Preventing infection in wounds. D. Resisting common colds. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Honey: a Sweet Miracle of Nature B. Honey: a Timeless Treasure C. Honey: a Natural Medicinal Remedy D. Honey: a Common Sweetener 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. C　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了蜂蜜不只是一种常见的甜味剂，更是一种堪称奇迹的自然产物。通过介绍蜂蜜是由昆虫制造的唯一性、获取过程的不易、在历史长河中的多样用途以及在医学方面的诸多功效等内容，突出强调了蜂蜜的独特价值，呼吁人们重新认识并重视蜂蜜这种来自大自然的“甜蜜奇迹”。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题，根据第二段“Honey is the only food product that humans cat that is made by an insect. Even with all our technical abilities, no one has figured out how to make artificial honey. There’s really no substitute (替代品). (蜂蜜是人类食用的唯一一种由昆虫制造的食品。即使我们拥有所有的技术能力，也没有人想出如何制造人造蜂蜜。真的没有替代品。)”可知，蜂蜜是人类食用的唯一由昆虫制造的食物产品，这是它在人类所食用的食物中独一无二的地方，即它的天然形成方式。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段中“Honey was also used by the ancient Egyptians as a sweetener, as a gift to the gods, and even as an element used to create mummies. Honey has been found inside the Egyptian pyramids, and although that honey was more than 3,000 years old, it would still taste like honey and be safe to eat. No other food has such lasting power! (蜂蜜也被古埃及人用作甜味剂、送给神的礼物，甚至用作制作木乃伊的元素。在埃及金字塔内发现了蜂蜜，虽然这种蜂蜜已有3,000多年的历史，但它的味道仍然像蜂蜜，可以安全食用。没有其他食物具有如此持久的力量！)”可知，作者提到埃及金字塔里的蜂蜜是为了说明蜂蜜不会变质的这一特性，即便过了三千多年，它尝起来还是蜂蜜的味道且能安全食用，其他食物没有这种持久的特性。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第六段中“Because it’s difficult for any kind of bacteria (细菌) to survive in honey, it makes a perfect barrier on cuts and can prevent infection. (因为任何种类的细菌都很难在蜂蜜中生存，所以它在切口上形成了完美的屏障，可以防止感染。)”可知，蜂蜜的药用用途之一是它能在伤口上形成一道屏障，防止感染。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Honey is a sweet treat that most people take for granted. But it is more than just a topping for cakes or a sweetener for tea. It’s a miracle of sorts. (蜂蜜是一种大多数人认为理所当然的甜食。但它不仅仅是蛋糕的配料或茶的甜味剂。它在某种程度上是一个奇迹。)”可知，蜂蜜不只是人们习以为常的用于蛋糕或茶的东西，而是一种奇迹般的存在，结合最后一段“The next time a bee flies through your garden or you spread some honey on a piece of toast, think about the miracle of honey. (下次蜜蜂飞过您的花园或您在吐司上涂抹一些蜂蜜时，想想蜂蜜的奇迹。)”再次呼吁人们在看到蜜蜂或食用蜂蜜时思考蜂蜜的奇迹之处。综合全文，都是围绕蜂蜜是大自然赋予的一种甜蜜奇迹来展开叙述的，A项“Honey: a Sweet Miracle of Nature”最能概括文章主旨。故选A项。 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高二上·河北衡水中学·期中）As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. While it may sound like good advice, it’s not the best or fastest path because practice can only get you so far, says Scott Young, author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. “Practice is not a cure- all.” Young explains. “It doesn’t necessarily improve your skills but rather makes them more automatic and fluent.” In his book, Young clarifies this concept with the game Tetris where players fit falling blocks to complete lines. The more you practice the faster and more accurate you become at placing the blocks. However, simply practicing doesn’t guarantee higher scores. To reach higher proficiency (精通度), one must go beyond repetitive practice and use the correct techniques. Young said, “It’s important to do the correct technique from the beginning. That’s why piano teachers and tennis coaches prefer to train someone who has had no experience rather than someone who has had a lot of experience. By starting with the correct techniques, beginners can grasp skills more quickly. Without established habits to break, they are more likely to build a strong base for long- term improvement.” Malcolm Gladwell popularized the 10,000- hour rule in his book Outliers: The Story of Success, suggesting that proficiency in any field requires about 10,000 hours of practice. Yet Anders Ericsson, whose research was a big inspiration for this concept, disagreed. He argued for the idea of deliberate practice, which was not just practice but practice under the guidance with immediate feedback (反馈) about your performance. He stressed that learning from outcomes through corrective feedback is essential for developing true proficiency, otherwise you just spend time getting fluency and confidence. Getting high- quality feedback will depend on how you ask for it. Simply asking someone “What do you think?” is not enough. “There’s just no way in our social network that someone could give you really honest feedback and not cause harm to the relationship,” Young says. Instead, he suggests asking, “If you were going to make this better, what would you do?” By asking how to improve it, we shift the focus from judgment to practical steps for addressing any concerns. 1.What idea does Scott Young put forward in his book? A. High scores need consistent practice. B. Fluency comes from regular practice. C. Right skills don’t guarantee success. D. Practice may not ensure excellence. 2.Why did Young mention piano teachers and tennis coaches in paragraph 3? A. To introduce a new idea. B. To make a comparison. C. To illustrate a point. D. To confirm a guess 3.What does Anders Ericsson advocate? A. Practicing under effective guidance. B. Increasing the frequency of practice. C. Enhancing the fluency of performance. D. Getting confident from positive feedback. 4.What is a better way to ask for feedback in Young’s opinion? A. Turning to strangers for help. B. Not expecting honest response. C. Asking for ways of improving. D. Preparing for any judgment. 【答案】1. D　2. C　3. A　4. C 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇说明文。文章探讨了实践与精通的关系，Scott Young主张单纯的练习不足以达到精通，需要正确方法和高质量反馈。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段“As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. While it may sound like good advice, it’s not the best or fastest path because practice can only get you so far, says Scott Young, author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. (俗话说，熟能生巧。《在任何事情上都做得更好：精通的12条格言》一书的作者斯科特·杨说，虽然这听起来像是好建议，但这并不是最好或最快的方法，因为练习只能让你走到这一步。)”和“Practice is not a cure-all. (练习并非万能药。)”可知Scott Young在其书中提出的想法是练习可能不能保证卓越。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段的“It’s important to do the correct technique from the beginning. That’s why piano teachers and tennis coaches prefer to train someone who has had no experience rather than someone who has had a lot of experience. By starting with the correct techniques, beginners can grasp skills more quickly. Without established habits to break, they are more likely to build a strong base for long-term improvement. (从一开始就掌握正确的技术很重要。这就是为什么钢琴老师和网球教练更喜欢训练没有经验的人，而不是有很多经验的人。通过从正确的技术开始，初学者可以更快地掌握技能。没有既定的习惯可以打破，他们更有可能为长期进步奠定坚实的基础。)”可知，通过从正确的技术开始，初学者可以更快地掌握技能。)可知，Young提到钢琴老师和网球教练是为了说明一个观点，即从一开始就使用正确技术的重要性。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段的“He argued for the idea of deliberate practice, which was not just practice but practice under the guidance with immediate feedback about your performance. (他主张有意图的练习，这种练习不仅仅是练习，而是在指导下的练习，并且立即得到关于你表现的反馈。)”可知Anders Ericsson提倡的是在有效指导下的练习。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Instead, he suggests asking, ‘If you were going to make this better, what would you do?’ By asking how to improve it, we shift the focus from judgment to practical steps for addressing any concerns. (相反，他建议问，“如果你要让这变得更好，你会怎么做？”通过询问如何改进，我们将注意力从评判转移到解决任何问题的实际步骤上。)”可知，在Young看来，更好的寻求反馈的方式是询问改进的方法。故选C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 （25-26高二上·河北五校联合教研体·期中）Paper-cut is a kind of Chinese traditional art. Since the invention (发明) of paper, paper-cut has become popular in many places of China. The material and tools used for paper cutting are simple, paper and scissors. Paper-cuts are usually made of red paper, because red is associated with happiness in traditional Chinese culture. Therefore, on festive (喜庆的) occasions such as weddings, red paper-cuts are the first choice for decorating doors and windows. Everything can become the theme of paper-cuts, from people to things that can be found in everyday life. They are often pasted on the windows, walls, doors or lanterns to express the feelings of joy, happiness and hope in life. There are different styles of paper-cuts, the most famous of which are the southern and northern styles. The style in the southern area of China is delicate (精巧的), with scenery, birds and flowers as the main subjects. The northern style is simpler and more expressive because of its rough (粗犷的) lines and designs. 1.Paper-cut ________. A. has a short history B. has a long history C. is a modern invention D. is a new invention 2.On festive occasions, ________ paper-cuts are usually used. A. red B. yellow C. black D. blue 3.What material and tools are commonly used in paper cutting? A. Doors and windows. B. Paper and scissors. C. Birds and flowers. D. Lanterns and walls. 4.________ feelings are usually expressed by the paper-cuts. A. Angry B. Sad C. Happy D. Calm 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高二上·河北沧州多校联考·期中）Recent research challenges decades of belief about money and happiness. While past studies claimed wealth weakly affects happiness in rich nations, new findings prove income comparison powerfully shapes joy. The key is “relative wealth” — feeling richer than others brings more happiness than high income or education alone. Researchers analyzed 357 global surveys covering 2.3 million people. Participants ranked themselves on a 10-level “status ladder (地位等级)” comparing their position to society. Results revealed social comparison drives over 70% of money’s impact on happiness — far outweighing actual resources. “Money gains power when measured against others,” explains lead researcher Dr. Lee. The researchers also found that the effect of social comparison was stronger in countries, such as Singapore. Resource competition forces constant social evaluation. Yet upward comparisons often backfire. As Mark Twain observed, “Comparison is the death of joy.” Having just a little more money than your parents doesn’t bring much satisfaction, because nowadays the neighbors are clearly much wealthier. Critically, economic growth sometimes fails to improve national happiness. Why? The study suggests unequal progress makes many feel left behind despite personal gains. True well-being requires advancing both personally and relatively within society’s position ladder. Lawmakers thus must balance wealth creation with fair competition policies. 1.How does the study measure “relative wealth”? A. By measuring education levels. B. By using a 10-level status ladder. C. By researching job satisfaction forms. D. By analyzing spending habits. 2.Why does the author mention Mark Twain’s words? A. To criticize social comparison. B. To claim historical wisdom is outdated. C. To emphasize Singapore’s uniqueness. D. To indicate money’s declining importance. 3.What can be inferred about traditional economic policies? A. They overvalue absolute income growth. B. They effectively use social comparison. C. They prioritize education over wealth. D. They ignore resource competition. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Absolute Wealth: Real Path to Happiness B. Why Money Fails to Buy Joy in Modern Society C. The Hidden Power of Relative Wealth Comparison D. Education vs. Income: New Research Findings 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北强基联盟·期中）Cloud storage is a flexible and convenient way to store data with complete peace of mind. It enables you to store your data on hosted servers (服务器). This means you can store all your digital things remotely, without taking up space on your computer. There are two options available: public cloud storage allows you to share hosting space with other users; private cloud storage is the ideal choice for companies who want to have their data stored in their own environment. Cloud storage is very simple to use. Once you have registered and set up your account, you simply save your files via the Internet using your username and password. This ensures your data remains secure and inaccessible to anyone else. Should you choose, you can put certain permissions in place, which makes it easy to share your data with your colleagues or your family. When you sign up to cloud storage, you can choose the amount of space you need. You can start with a small amount and increase the storage size later on. You can store anything digital; all your files, videos and pictures. Whether you want to use this storage solution to store your family photographs or you want to use it to store your work documentation, you will find it quite convenient. Is it better than your computer or an external drive (硬盘)? The answer is a definite yes. Computers crash all the time. This is the most common cause of lost work and memories. External hard drives can still break, or fail. Here you also have the added risk of misplacing it or having it stolen. There are so many advantages to cloud computing, from the ability to access your data from wherever, whenever, to not needing expensive external storage devices. The only disadvantage, however, is that you need Internet to access files. 1.What is cloud storage? A. To store data with peaceful emotions. B. To store data on remote servers. C. To store data on others’ computers. D. To store data on local machines. 2.How to start cloud storage? A. Register your account via the Internet. B. Keep your data secure and inaccessible. C. Share your password to your families. D. Access your files under permissions. 3.What is the advantage of cloud storage compared to the local machine? A. It decides any amount of space. B. It resets computer system once for all. C. It stores any digital files, videos and pictures. D. It offers secure, cheap and convenient access. 4.What is the best title for the passage? A. Cloud Storage Is Double-edged B. Cloud Storage Needs No Computers C. Cloud Storage Pushes Boundaries D. Cloud Storage Cheaps The Internet Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北石家庄第二十四中学·期中）A 23-year-old British woman has invented a product that she hopes will one day take the place of single-use plastic. The new product is made by combining fishing waste and algae (藻类). Lucy Hughes created the material, called MarinaTex, for her final year project at the University of Sussex. She continued her research after she left the university. On November 13, the James Dyson Foundation announced that Hughes was the international winner of the 2019 James Dyson Award for design. MarinaTex is edible, meaning it can be eaten without danger. Hughes says it also is strong and stable. But unlike plastic, MarinaTex breaks down in four to six weeks under normal conditions and does not pollute the soil. The inventor said she is concerned about the growing amounts of plastics in ocean waters. She noted one report that there would be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by the year 2050. The United Nations estimates that 100 million tons of plastic waste has already been left in the oceans. Hughes also was investigating ways to reduce the amount of waste from the fishing industry. The industry produces an estimated 50 million tons of waste worldwide each year, UN officials say. Hughes told Reuters that she was “trying to work out how I could use the waste stream and add value to that waste.” Examining fish parts left over from processing helped to give her the idea for a material that was useful and did not harm the environment. To create a strong material, Hughes added the molecule chatoyant (猫眼石), which comes from sea creatures like crabs, and agar, a material from red algae. After months of testing, Hughes produced a strong, flexible sheet that forms at temperatures below 100 degrees Celsius. Inventor James Dyson said that MarinaTex is “stronger, safer and much more sustainable” than the plastic polyethylene (聚乙烯). It is also easier to break down than other possible replacement products for polyethylene, the material that single-use plastic bags are made of. Hughes will receive about $41,000 in prize money as the first place winner of the James Dyson Award. She told Reuters that she plans to use the money to better develop the product and ways to mass produce it. 1.When did Lucy Hughes create MarinaTex? A. After graduation. B. At university. C. Before going to university. D. After winning the James Dyson Award. 2.What’s true about MarinaTex? A. It is environmentally friendly. B. It is delicious and cheap. C. It is a type of plastics. D. It exists for a long time in nature. 3.What helped to give her the idea for MarinaTex? A. Observing the process of fishing. B. Studying different parts of a fish. C. Examining left-over fish parts after cooking. D. Checking waste from the fishing industry 4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Entertainment. B. Education. C. Technology. D. Lifestyle. 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北石家庄第一中学·期中）I am an active playgoer and play-reader, and perhaps my best reason for editing this book is a hope of sharing my enthusiasm for the theater with others. To do this I have searched through dozens of plays to find the ones that I think best show the power and purpose of the short play. Each play has a theme or central idea which the playwright(剧作家) hopes to get across through dialogue and action. A few characters are used to create a single impression growing out of the theme. It is not my intention to point out the central theme of each of the plays in this collection, for that would, indeed, ruin the pleasure of reading, discussing, and thinking about the plays and the effectiveness of the playwright. However, a variety of types is represented here. These include comedy, satire, poignant drama, historical and regional drama. To show the versatility(多面性) of the short play, I have included a guidance play, a radio play and a television play. Among the writers of the plays in this collection, Paul Green, Susan Glaspell, Maxwell Anderson, Thornton Wilder, William Saroyan, and Tennessee Williams have all received Pulitzer Prizes for their contributions to the theater. More information about the playwrights will be found at the end of this book. To get the most out of reading these plays, try to picture the play on stage, with you, the reader, in the audience. The houselights dim(变暗). The curtains are about to open, and in a few minutes the action and dialogue will tell you the story. 1.What do we know about the author from the first paragraph? A. He has written dozens of plays. B. He has a deep love for the theater. C. He is a professional stage actor. D. He likes reading short plays to others. 2.What does the author avoid doing in his work? A. Stating the plays’ central ideas. B. Selecting works by famous playwrights. C. Including various types of plays. D. Offering information on the playwrights. 3.What does the author suggest readers do while reading the plays? A. Control their feelings. B. Apply their acting skills. C. Use their imagination. D. Keep their audience in mind. 4.What is this text? A. A short story. B. An introduction to a book. C. A play review. D. An advertisement for a theater. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北秦皇岛第三中学·期中）When the serious virus (病毒) broke out last year, all the students had to study at home online. A student became popular on the Internet because he was sitting on the roof (屋顶) and studying carefully through his neighbour's Wi-Fi. This hard-working student reminds us of the importance of self-discipline (自律). It is one of the best habits. As we all know, good habits can make people better. For students, here are several steps you can follow to develop a good habit. Set your study plan and goal. Before you begin to work on your new plan, make sure that your goal can be achieved and can be completed within a certain time step by step. Find a habit you want to develop. Having good habits helps to achieve your goals. It's said that it takes only 21 days to develop a good habit. Try one you are really interested in and then it will lead you to a better life. Give yourself enough time and stick to your plan. Starting a new study plan is difficult at first, but it is worth (值得) as long as you keep it up. Each person's situation is different. Everyone should set a proper time according to their own actual condition. As you start to go for it, just keep it in mind and never give up. 1.The text gives us ______ steps on how to develop good habits. A. two B. three C. four D. five 2.Once you begin to develop your new habit, you should ______. A. work hard and never stay up late B. keep it in mind and never give up C. finish it in a short time D. take some time to think about your goal 3.What is the best title of the text? A. A Popular Student on the Internet. B. The Importance of Self-discipline. C. How to Develop a Good Habit. D. How to Set a Study Goal. 主题语境05 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北衡水武邑中学·期中）With globally famous literary festivals, specialty bookshops and a rich cultural well to draw from, Toronto is a literature lover’s dream. Here are two festivals. When Word on the Street was first held in Toronto in 1990, it was designed to celebrate Canada’s rich literary culture. Now it’s become the largest festival in the country devoted to books and magazines. It’s free for attendees. Of course, you have to pay if you buy books here. Then, the contemporary-literature-focused Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) will come next month-each October. TIFA Kids takes place at the same time, making for a literary escape for the whole family. How about specialty bookshops? Flying Books is a bookstore, book publisher and writing school founded by book editor Martha Sharpe. You can find Sharpe’s selection of titles at The Good Neighbor Espresso Bar and the Gladstone House. Extend your literature experience from home with its virtual classes on criticism, journalism, memoir and more, taught by experienced Canadian authors. Ben McNally Books (possibly the city’s most beautiful bookstore) is in the east of the Financial District, whose owner is regularly on-site to assist you with recommendations. Type Books across from green Trinity Bellwoods Park which is the perfect spot to read under the trees is co-owned by a former literature professor and best for general interest. West end’s Monkey’s Paw, where you can find rare books, and unique finds, specializes in secondhand and ancient books. Queen Books in Leslieville has an excellent kids’ section where you can buy the latest children’s books. 1.What do we know about Word on the Street? A. It has grown gradually. B. It is held each October. C. It charges participants. D. It is of TIFA origin. 2.What can Flying Books help you do? A. Become a book editor faster. B. Build up a personal library. C. Get the free books from authors. D. Improve your literary skills online. 3.Which bookstore will you go to find a good place to read after buying books? A. Queen Books. B. Ben McNally Books. C. Type Books. D. Monkey’s Paw. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北石家庄第二十四中学·期中）Almost none of us have the time to read everything we’d like to read. Yet we lose countless hours to daily activities that bring us little joy like taking buses and waiting in line. What if we could turn these little blocks of unoccupied time into precious and rewarding moments for learning and reflection? Founded in 2022,iReader, a micro-learning app on mobile phones, brings the biggest ideas from best-selling books through 15-minute audio (音频) and text. So far, more than 3,000 books have been included, ranging from psychology and parenting to management and economics, with new titles added every day. iReader is pioneering a new method of reading, with over 9 million users enjoying the benefits already. According to the Pew Research Center (PRC), the British read just 4 paper books a year and over 25% haven’t read a single paper book this year, but reading isn’t dying. There are now more ways for the British to read than ever before, due to the widespread use of e-books and audio books. The books in iReader are rewritten to ensure it is easy to remember the main content. The way the content is edited has been specifically designed to ensure it is useful in practice. Besides, the content is rewritten with relevant examples in real life, which means users are more likely to remember and apply what is helpful to them. Holger Seim, German co-founder of this app, declares,“iReader gives you the biggest ideas in the shortest possible time. It transforms great ideas into little, packs you can listen to or read in just 15 minutes.” 1.What does the author suggest people do in the unoccupied time? A. Write and share. B. Read and think. C. Avoid taking buses. D. Bring joy to daily routines. 2.What can we infer from the PRC findings? A. The British benefit a lot from reading. B. Reading methods are more important than before. C. Digital technology is taking the place of paper books. D. New forms of books are changing the way the British read. 3.How does iReader make the content easy to remember? A. By making it useful. B. By bringing fun to it. C. By using artistic designs. D. By taking users as examples. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. iReader Prevents Reading from Dying B. iReader Unites Worldwide Book-lovers C. iReader: Big Ideas in Small Packages D. iReader: The Best New App Creation 主题语境06 人与自然-环境 （25-26高二上·河北秦皇岛第三中学·期中）After a 10-year project to count tuna (金枪鱼) and other large fish in the world’s oceans, scientists have made a very surprising discovery: These fish are almost gone. Because of too much fishing, almost 90 percent of the worldwide population of large fish — the ones we usually eat — has disappeared. If we don’t act, these animals will totally disappear. That will influence every animal in the ocean. The demand for fish is growing. Almost a billion people around the world get their protein (蛋白质) mostly from fish. Doctors praise seafood for being low in fat. But what seems like a healthy choice for humans is causing a disaster to our oceans. “People are consuming (消费) too much,” says Lance Morgan, a scientist at the Marine Conservation Biology Institute. A dish of tuna in restaurants costs more than just one animal’s life. When fish like tuna disappear from the ecosystem (生态系统), the ocean’s food chain (链) breaks down. Animals such as sharks, which normally eat tuna, may die because they find no food. The news may be scary, but taking action from now on can prevent harm that hasn’t happened yet. World organizations are ordering countries to stop fishing too much. The Monterey Bay Aquarium gives seafood choices to anyone hoping to keep healthy without destroying the environment. “If you care about wildlife, first spend time and think about your own values and beliefs,”says Morgan. “Then decide what you’re going to eat.” 1.How does the writer start the text? A. By giving a fact. B. By asking a question. C. By telling a story. D. By using a saying. 2.What does the underlined word “demand” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Wish. B. Support. C. Need. D. Price. 3.What’s the purpose of the text? A. To tell people to stop polluting our oceans. B. To tell people to protect wildlife in oceans. C. To tell people to avoid eating too much seafood. D. To tell people to live a balanced and healthy life. 4.What does the last paragraph of the article explain? A. We need to care about wildlife. B. We need to eat wild animals. C. We need to reflect on our own values and beliefs. D. We don’t want to protect wild animals. 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北沧州四校联考·期中）Getting rid of dirt , in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt. In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French King had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the King of England in 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, King of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the King ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease,the nobleman should not go out. Though the belief in the asset of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbour ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health.Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War Ⅱ. Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far? Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist (免疫学家) encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground. 1.Why did the King of France close the bath houses in the 16th century? A. He lived healthily in a dirty environment. B. He thought bath houses were too dirty to stay in. C. He believed disease could be spread in public baths. D. He considered bathing as the cause of skin disease. 2.What does the underlined word “asset” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Advantage. B. Lack. C. Development. D. Shortcoming. 3.How does the text mainly develop? A. By providing examples. B. By making comparisons. C. By following the order of time. D. By following the order of importance. 4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To stress the role of dirt. B. To introduce the history of dirt. C. To call attention to the danger of dirt. D. To present the change of views on dirt. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北秦皇岛第三中学·期中）I can’t remember the last time I used cash (现金) in China. With WeChat and Alipay, I can pay for everything with my mobile phone. But when I went back to the UK for a holiday, I had some culture shock in my home country. Many things I thought of as commonplaces (寻常事物) in my everyday life in China were quite fresh in the eyes of my old friends. Mobile payment wasn’t accepted in most shops. I had to take out my wallet and went back to using notes. I couldn’t order takeout (外卖) at any time I like because the delivery service would take too much time. If I wanted to try something delicious, I would have to go to the restaurant in person. Of course, we can pay electronically in the UK. People have their bank cards. But most people still use cash. They worry that using mobile payment will lead to their money being stolen by online thieves. They don’t put too much trust in mobile payment systems. This is understandable. According to a 2022 report, more than £4 billion was stolen online in the UK and online shopping accounted for (占) about one third of the thefts. But still, it seems that mobile or at least digital (数字的) payment will lead the way in the future in the UK, just as it is here now in China. According to the gov.uk website, the Bank of England is now looking at using a digital pound. But the real question is: Will the British public be willing to trust it? 1.What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A. The writer seldom uses WeChat and Alipay in China. B. People usually have culture shock when living in other countries. C. Using mobile payment is a common thing in China. D. The writer's old friends probably think using cash is a fresh thing. 2.Why did the writer have culture shock in the UK? A. Because mobile payment was totally unaccepted. B. Because the life there wasn't as convenient as that in China. C. Because he couldn't order takeouts with his mobile phone. D. Because the food in the UK wasn't as delicious as that in China. 3.What is the writer’s purpose in mentioning the 2022 report? A. To prove that mobile payment is popular in the UK B. To show that few people in the UK want to pay electronically. C. To show that there is really a danger in mobile payment. D. To prove that people should never depend on mobile payment. 4.What's the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the digital pound? A. Doubtful. B. Hopeful. C. Satisfied. D. Interested. 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高二上·河北衡水武邑中学·期中）My name is Jacob Cramer. I am a freshman at Orange High School. In 2013, I founded an organization called Love For The Elderly. Many elderly people have no one to care for them, no one to look after them, no one to love them. The elderly have paved the pathway of success for my generation. They deserve to be shown appreciation and kindness but are often ignored. I am sure all of you have someone in your heart who has been at a nursing home. Think of them while I say this: they deserve the best and nothing but the best. The elderly are such an outstanding group, and their wisdom can most definitely be learned from. This idea of appreciating the elderly reverberated (回响) inside my head until finally, I decided it was time to step up and make a difference. My passion for writing led me to create an organization, where people from all across the globe send letters filled with kindness and joy, from Iceland, Romania, Finland, Australia, and more. I then send these letters to senior centers, nursing homes, and retirement communities located all across the country. To this date, I have collected over 1000 letters, and the response I have received has been truly unbelievable. This past month, I had the opportunity (机会) to receive $100 from KindSpring through their monthly kindness contest to help my organization. This money has been of great help. We do not receive much money, and so it helped to pay for many costs, including postage and envelopes. This gesture of kindness has been very beneficial to my organization, and I could not be more appreciative. Thank you so much to KindSpring for this amazing opportunity. If any of you would like to get involved in my organization, please visit lovefortheelderly.org. 1.What does the author tell us about the elderly’s life? A. All are in bad condition. B. Most get little love or care. C. A few live a successful life. D. They appreciate others’ kindness. 2.Which of the following can best describe the author? A. Outgoing and honest. B. Aggressive but careful. C. Ambitious and kind. D. Considerate but silent. 3.Why does the author mention KindSpring? A. To advertise for the organization. B. To appeal to others to donate money. C. To show mean behaviors of the organization. D. To express his thanks to the organization. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. Volunteer in Senior Centers—Your Choice. B. Love for the Elderly—a Chance to Show Kindness C. Stay Alone after Retirement—the Elderly’s Suffering D. Letters to Parents—the Way of Expressing Love 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北唐山第二中学·期中）About a year ago, my partner and I got a little black and white cat. We called her Hashtag and a parental instinct (本能) in my body kicked in. If I don’t see Hashtag for a while, I worry that something terrible has happened to her. Thus, I bought a tiny tracker made by a company called Tile, which attaches to her collar. It meant that even if I can’t see her. I can pull out my phone and connect to Tile using Bluetooth. If the connection is made successfully, it means that she must be nearby. But there was still a problem: what if Hashtag were to get out of the house and run further away? Bluetooth range only extends to around ten meters, so any further and her location would be a mystery. This is why I was delighted when earlier this year Apple released the AirTag, its own Bluetooth tracker. AirTags work the same way as Tile. But Apple has added a twist: instead of just using your own iPhone to look for your own trackers, every iPhone in the world works together to find tracking tags (跟踪器). This means even if you personally aren’t in range of your AirTag, as long as there’s an iPhone nearby, you can see updates on where it is-and more importantly, where your cat, keys, or whatever you have attached to it are. As you can probably tell, I find this new technology strangely mind-blowing, Apple has created an entirely new, massive network of physical objects that covers pretty much the entire world. And, slightly scanty, it is only possible because there are a billion iPhones out there. Though Samsung has announced a similar tracking product that uses its phones, it won’t have the same reach as Apple’s network in the short term. In the not-too-distant future, it’ll be the case that everything we buy of certain value that we might lose will have an AirTag built in. Your headphones, your fancy camera, your suitcase, and so on. So, if Hashtag ever does escape, then at least I can invite the entire world to help look for her. 1.How does the author express her affection for Hashtag? A. By giving it a nickname. B. By detailing her caring acts. C. By telling a specific story. D. By using a comparison. 2.According to the author, in what way is the AirTag better than the tiny tracker by Tile? A. Every iPhone is uniquely connected to its AirTag. B. Apple provides better customer services than Tile. C. iPhones throughout the world can help track tags. D. An AirTag covers larger range than its opponents. 3.Which of the following statements is true? A. AirTag’s success is quite difficult to copy. B. Samsung has posed much challenge to Apple. C. It’s a long way before AirTag gains popularity. D. Overuse of AirTags makes a mess of our life. 4.What is probably the best title for the passage? A. Lost and found. B. Say no to trackers. C. No worries for pets. D. To track or to follow. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北唐山第二中学·期中）When we encounter new information, the brain quickly goes into the pattern-recognition mode. If it reminds us of something we’ve encountered before, we know how to respond. But what will happen when the new information doesn’t “fit” with the existing understanding? That’s when the brain really gets excited. The brain doesn’t just detect new information — it needs novelty. As Judy Willis, MD explains in How Your Child Learns Best, a part of the brain called the Reticular Activating System (RAS) filters (过滤) incoming information, deciding which data can be processed automatically and which deserves our full attention. Surprise and novelty are the attention-grabbers. In the classroom, this means that changing routines, asking students to analyze similarities and differences, organizing field trips, and inviting guest visitors all help keep learning fresh. In his article How the Brain Learns Best, psychiatrist and child psychologist Bruce Perry explains why repetitive classroom activities, such as lectures or worksheets, limit the brain’s desire for novelty and can interfere with learning. “Only four to eight minutes of pure factual lecture can be tolerated before the brain seeks other information, either internal (daydreaming) or external (Who is that man walking down the hall?). If the teacher is not providing that novelty, the brain will go elsewhere,” he writes. Integrating a strong arts program is one way educators can capture students’ curiosity and keep them engaged. According to a recent landmark report from the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, the benefits of studying the arts go far beyond enrichment. Research found that a high-quality program can improve student engagement, focus attention, heighten educational ambitions, and increase intellectual risk-taking. And planning inquiry-driven projects that are consistent with students’ interests will boost engagement and cut down on boredom, which is actually a stressor for young brains. 1.How does the brain deal with information according to Judy Willis, MD? A. It classifies the information. B. It ignores familiar information. C. It spends long time analyzing the information. D. It stores new information automatically. 2.What does Bruce Perry argue in his article? A. Keeping routines improves learning. B. Giving lectures is the most effective way of teaching. C. The brain longs for novelty to stay engaged in learning. D. External surroundings mean more than internal seeking regarding novelty. 3.What can be the best title for the text? A. The Importance of Novelty in Education B. The Brain’s Response to New Information C. Effective Classroom Activities for Learning D. Understanding the Reticular Activating System 主题语境04 人与自我-生活与学习 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北唐山开滦第一中学·期中）Because coffee contains caffeine (咖啡因) , people have long wondered whether drinking it might “jazz up” the heart, resulting in sensations such as a skipped, missed, rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat. However, people who drink moderate amounts of coffee — such as one to three cups per day — appear to have a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (心房颤动) , according to a 2019 study co-authored by Dr. Gaziano. The study found that those who drank more or less coffee were neither more nor less likely to develop this condition. Like much of the dietary research, that study was observational: participants reported what they consumed, and researchers tracked their health over many years. However, the new study took a different approach, directly measuring the short-term effects of coffee consumption. “This new study provides an important piece of the puzzle,” says Dr. Gaziano. One finding — that people took more steps on coffee-drinking days — supports other research showing that caffeine can slightly improve physical performance. On the other hand, caffeine’s negative effects on sleep are well known, and insufficient sleep is increasingly recognized as a risk to cardiovascular health. Over time, consistently poor sleep can lead to more serious health problems than just heart palpitations (悸动) . It is hard to know whether the extra exercise compensates for the reduced sleep that may result from drinking coffee. Most people understand how their bodies react to coffee and adjust their intake accordingly, notes Dr. Gaziano. Individual differences in caffeine metabolism also mean that the same amount of coffee can affect people very differently. Like all studies, however, this one has limitations. For instance, it included only relatively young, healthy coffee drinkers. Therefore, the findings may not apply to older people, who are more likely to experience palpitations. In fact, those who avoid coffee — and thus were not included in the study — may do so precisely because they notice it causes palpitations. 1.How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A. By picturing situations. B. By providing statistics. C. By posing a problem. D. By quoting an expert. 2.Why does Dr. Gaziano mention sleep and exercise? A. To show coffee’s mixed effects. B. To compare two research types. C. To suggest methods to stay healthy. D. To prove coffee energizes drinkers. 3.What limits the new study’s findings? A. Improper data processing. B. Narrow participant range. C. Small sample size. D. Short study period. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北石家庄第一中学·期中）We all know that unpleasant feeling when we’re talking about something interesting and halfway through our sentence we’re interrupted. But was that really an interruption? The answer depends on whom you ask, according to new research led by Katherine Hilton from Stanford University. Using a set of controlled audio clips (录音片段), Hilton surveyed 5, 000 American English speakers to better understand what affects people’s perceptions of interruptions. She had participants listen to audio clips and then answer questions about whether the speakers seemed to be friendly and engaged, listening to one another, or trying to interrupt. Hilton found that American English speakers have different conversational styles. She identified two distinct groups: high and low intensity speakers. High intensity speakers are generally uncomfortable with moments of silence in conversation and consider talking at the same time a sign of engagement. Low intensity speakers find it rude to talk at the same time and prefer people to speak one after another in conversation. The differences in conversational styles became evident when participants listened to audio clips in which two people spoke at the same time but were agreeing with each other and stayed on topic, Hilton said. The high intensity group reported that conversations where people spoke at the same time when expressing agreement were not interruptive but engaged and friendlier than the conversations with moments of silence in between speaking turns. In contrast, the low intensity group perceived any amount of simultaneous (同时) chat as a rude interruption, regardless of what the speakers were saying. “People care about being interrupted, and those small interruptions can have a massive effect on the overall communication,” Hilton said. “Breaking apart what an interruption means is essential if we want to understand how humans interact with each other.” 1.What does Hilton’s research focus on? A. What interruptions mean to people. B. Whether interruption is good or not. C. How to avoid getting interrupted. D. Why speakers interrupt each other. 2.What do participants of the study need to do? A. Record an audio clip. B. Answer some questions. C. Listen to one another. D. Have a chat with a friend. 3.What do low intensity speakers think of simultaneous chat? A. It’s important. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s inefficient. D. It’s impolite. 4.What can we learn from Hilton’s research? A. Human interaction is complex. B. Communication is the basis of life. C. Interruptions promote thinking. D. Language barriers will always exist. 主题语境05 人与自然-自然生态 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北石家庄第一中学·期中）Scientists today are concerned about the growing number of species in the world that may soon become extinct. The United Nations, along with many governments, are trying to save these endangered species. To help resolve this issue, scientists have been trying to learn why species become endangered. In the United States, loss of habitats is the main reason for species becoming endangered. As populations grow and cities or towns expand, nature is destroyed and the ecosystem is affected. Even small changes in one part of an ecosystem can have a big impact on another part of it. For example, deforestation may result in a change in ground temperature, which may kill off a certain kind of plant in the forest. Animals that eat this plant may suddenly find that there is no available food so they starve to death. Another possible cause of endangered or extinct species is climate change and rising sea levels. As the Earth gets warmer, this has profound effects on animal and plant life everywhere. For example, rising sea levels make coastal areas unfit for birds to live in. Warmer temperatures melt the ice where polar bears live, wrecking their habitat and making it harder for them to find food. The rising seas also make it harder for polar bears to swim from the cold waters to frozen packs of ice so many of them drown. There are several ways that people are trying to help endangered species recover. Ecologists study different species and try to find out more information about them to try and help. In Finland, for example, scientists found that a decrease in the number of bogs(沼泽) was responsible for the falling butterfly population. Once they understood this, they could manage the butterfly population and help it recover. Governments are also passing laws to protect endangered animals. One example of this is an area near Hawaii with a seriously low fish population. The United States’ government has made it illegal for fishing boats to enter this area. 1.What can we infer from paragraph 2? A. Most endangered species are located in the United States. B. Cities and towns in the United States are growing too fast. C. Ecosystem changes can result in habitat loss and animal death. D. More trees need to be planted to prevent animals from dying out. 2.What does the underlined word “wrecking” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Conserving. B. Damaging. C. Providing. D. Dominating. 3.Which is the best title for this text? A. Saving Endangered Species B. A List of Endangered Species C. The Causes of Global Warming D. How Polar Bears Became Extinct 4.What will the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows? A. Some other ways to help endangered species recover. B. A brief discussion of polar bears and their diet habits. C. The impact of fishing laws on the development of Hawaii. D. Various opinions and debates concerning the cause of global warming. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北名校联考·期中）If you’ve spent any time in the gardening corners of social media lately, you’ve likely come across a trend called“chaos (混乱) gardening.” The name alone is eye-catching—equal parts fun, rebellious (叛逆的) and slightly alarming. Picture someone throwing seeds into bare soil aimlessly, watering once or twice, and ending up with a backyard full of bright flowers everywhere. No rows, no color coordination (搭配), no spacing charts—just spread the seeds and hope for the best. As a landscape specialist at Colorado State University Extension, I think a lot about how to help people make designed landscapes more environmentally friendly. But what is chaos gardening, really? Chaos gardening is the practice of mixing a wide variety of seeds and scattering (撒) them over a planting area with minimal planning. For many, it’s a low-pressure, joyful way to experiment. One reason chaos gardening may be catching on is that it sidesteps the rules of garden design. A traditional landscape design approach is effective and appropriate for many settings, but it is time-consuming and can feel stressful. Even that easy, messy look of a cottage garden still needs lots of planning. Chaos gardening, by contrast, lets go of control. There’s also the allure of ease. People want gardening to be simple. If chaos gardening brings more people into the joy and mess of growing things, I consider that a win in itself. Broader research has found that emotional connection and accessibility are major motivators for gardening, often more than environmental impact. Chaos gardening might not replace the structured borders of a well-cut garden, but it might get newcomers into the garden. It might make things feel less risky, encourage experimentation, and help people see beauty in richness rather than in control. If that’s the entry point someone needs, then let the chaos begin. 1.What is the primary characteristic of chaos gardening? A. Sticking to ecological restoration principles. B. Sowing diverse seeds with little prior planning. C. Planning carefully and coordinating plant colors. D. Focusing on a single type of plant for maximum harvest. 2.Why is chaos gardening becoming popular? A. It requires a lot of time and effort. B. It follows the traditional garden design. C. It has a positive impact on the environment. D. It avoids the rules of garden design and is easy to do. 3.What does the underlined word “allure” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Improvement. B. Possibility. C. Attraction. D. Tradition. 4.What does the author imply about chaos gardening? A. It serves as a gateway. B. It challenges experts. C. It might replace formal gardens. D. It ensures perfect results. 主题语境01 人与社会-历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北保定四校·期中）The concept of “China chic”, or guochao, has become popular in recent years. According to relevant data, the search volume for the keyword “Guochao” increased by 392.66% year-on-year from January to July 2022. The Baidu 2021 Guochao Pride Search Big Data Report revealed that interest in guochao has skyrocketed over the past 10 years. Domestic products are now in fashion, and domestic consumption has increasingly become an important choice for the new generation of consumers. China chic integrates unique cultural elements with the latest trends across various industries. It not only meets younger consumers’ desire for personality and fashion but also helps revive traditional culture. The rise of China chic is a result of China’s rapid economic development and is driven by certain cultural motivations. Additionally, the continuous improvement of Chinese people’s consumption power is an important factor behind the rise of China chic. Most importantly, cultural confidence is the driving force behind the rise of China chic. Five thousand years of Chinese civilization have left behind a rich cultural heritage. In many ways, guochao is the perfect representative of the new wave of Chinese cultural pride. Originating in the fashion industry, this trend reflects Chinese consumers’ renewed interest in their cultural heritage. The guochao trend is strongest among young adults who have grown up in an increasingly powerful China and thus possess a strong sense of national pride. China’s national strength is growing, and its soft power is also on the rise. Even so, we still have a long way to go in promoting China chic. But as it has become a part of people’s lives, there is no doubt that even more diverse China chic products will emerge in the future to showcase Chinese charm. 1.What does the underlined word “skyrocketed” in the first paragraph mean? A. Risen sharply. B. Dropped obviously. C. Remained stable. D. Changed slightly. 2.Which best describes “China chic”? A. It aims mainly to promote Chinese exports. B. It mixes traditional culture with current trends. C. It attracts mostly middle-aged and older consumers. D. It draws major inspiration from Western fashion styles. 3.What is identified as the primary driver behind the rise of China chic? A. The expansion of China’s economy. B. The growth in people’s purchasing power. C. A renewed sense of cultural identity. D. The influence of social media on the youth. 4.What does the author imply about the future of China chic? A. It will soon lead global fashion. B. It will need more policy support. C. It will remain a small market. D. It will continue to develop and diversify. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北唐山开滦第一中学·期中）Inclusive education ensures all students learn alongside their same-age peers in regular classrooms, regardless of ability or disability. Its core philosophy is simple: every child can learn in their own way, belongs in mainstream education, and benefits from this shared experience. A defining feature is that students of all abilities learn together for most of the day. Simply housing children with disabilities in the same building but keeping them segregated does not count as inclusion. The curriculum should assume competence and set high standards while adapting to each child’s abilities. We must shift from asking how best to educate children with disabilities to how best to educate all students together in meaningful ways. Inclusion considers the whole child — academic development, emotional intelligence, social skills — and finds ways to include everyone. The entire school environment matters, from physical spaces to teacher training and curriculum design. Despite its strong philosophical foundation, a persistent question about inclusive education remains: “Does it actually work?” Research spanning over 30 years confirms its effectiveness. A common concern is that inclusion might hinder non-disabled peers’ progress, but studies disprove this. A 2013 study showed no significant difference in achievement between inclusive and non-inclusive settings. Earlier research found most non-disabled students experienced no negative effects or even positive ones. For students with disabilities, effects were overwhelmingly positive. A U.S. study tracking 11,000 students linked more time in general education to better attendance, fewer behavioral issues, and improved post-school outcomes. Beyond academics, inclusive education fosters social skills, problem-solving abilities, and respect for diversity, preparing all children for life in an inclusive society. Ultimately, if schools aim to prepare children for adult life, inclusive education becomes essential. It affirms disabled individuals as valued members of society and demonstrates that when every person is supported to reach their potential, the entire community benefits. 1.What does the underlined word “segregated” in the second paragraph mean? A. Cared for properly. B. Taught specially. C. Treated equally. D. Separated from others. 2.How does the author counter the concern about academic progress? A. By redefining educational goals. B. By citing research findings. C. By improving classroom support. D. By comparing test scores. 3.What is the fundamental basis for implementing inclusive education? A. Shared learning experiences. B. Standardized testing results. C. Specialized classroom settings. D. Individual learning targets. 4.How does inclusive education benefit society as a whole? A. By offering separate learning tracks. B. By promoting individual competition. C. By developing socially cohesive communities. D. By tailoring instruction to each child’s abilities. 主题语境02 人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 （25-26高二上·河北沧州多校联考·期中）Imagine walking into a room filled with strangers, you haven’t spoken a word. You haven’t heard one either. Yet something is already being said. You might feel the slight pressure of a look from across the room. You sense comfort in the way another person smiles—not just with their lips, but with their whole face. You know who is confident, who is nervous, who seems open, and who seems closed. All this happens before a single word is spoken. This isn’t magic. It’s the mind’s secret language. It’s the silent, invisible force beneath every human interaction, shaping our relationships, influencing our judgments, and connecting us in ways that words never could. Long before you learned to talk, you were already a master of silent communication. Babies just days old can detect eye contact. They respond to tone, rhythm and facial expressions. They cry to signal need and smile to build bonds (联系). No vocabulary is needed. This is the foundation of what neuroscientists call social cognition—the brain’s ability to understand and respond to others. Our brains are built for connection. We don’t just observe others: we simulate (模仿) their actions inside ourselves. When you see someone smile, your brain activates the same regions that fire when you yourself smile. This is the basis of mirror neurons, a system discovered in the 1990s that helps explain how we “feel” what others feel. From babyhood, we start building a theory of mind. This means understanding that others have their own separate thoughts, feelings and intentions. We use this knowledge constantly, mostly without speaking. You don’t need someone to say, “I’m depressed.” You recognize it in how they shut a door firmly or avoid meeting your eyes. This skill to sense others—to read their mental state from their face, posture, gestures, voice tone and even silences—is the essential foundation of human connection. It explains our talent for storytelling, teamwork, and caring. It’s also why misunderstandings can happen so easily. 1.What can we learn about babies according to paragraph 3? A. They learn words quickly. B. They bond through smiles. C. They ignore facial expressions. D. They rarely signal needs. 2.Why does the author mention “mirror neurons”? A. To describe brain diseases. B. To explain sharing others’ feelings. C. To argue against social cognition. D. To prove speech’s importance. 3.What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. How brains process language. B. Why people avoid eye contact. C. The role of the theory of mind. D. The discovery of babies’ abilities. 4.What ability is a key function of the theory of mind? A. Predicting weather changes. B. Creating complex vocabulary. C. Understanding others’ intentions. D. Memorizing scientific terms. 主题语境03 人与社会-科学与技术 Passage 1 （25-26高二上·河北武强中学·期中）Eight-year-old Xiao Ming sat with his head in his hands, muttering to himself as he tried to beat an AI-powered robot at a game of chess. But this was not in an AI showroom or lab — the robot was living on a coffee table in a Beijing apartment, along with Xiao Ming. “It’s like a little teacher or a little friend,” the boy said, as he showed his mum the next move he was considering on the chessboard. China is actively employing AI in its bid to become a tech superpower by 2030. DeepSeek, the breakthrough Chinese chatbot that caught the world’s attention in January, was just the first shot of that ambition. Beijing plans to invest 100 billion Chinese yuan ($13.7 billion; €12.9 billion) over the next 15 years as it competes with Washington to gain the edge in advanced tech. AI funding got yet another boost at the government’s annual political gathering, which is currently underway. This comes on the heels of a 60-billion-yuan AI investment fund created in January, just days after the US further tightened export controls for advanced chips and placed more Chinese firms on a trade blacklist. But DeepSeek has shown that Chinese companies can overcome these barriers. And that’s what has surprised Silicon Valley and industry experts — they did not expect China to catch up so soon. “DeepSeek’s rapid rise has caused hostile reactions from some in the West,” a commentary in the state-run Beijing Daily noted, adding that “the development environment for China’s AI models remains highly uncertain.” But China’s AI firms are not discouraged. Rather, they believe thrifty innovation (节俭创新) will win them an undeniable advantage — because it was DeepSeek’s claim that it could rival ChatGPT for a tiny amount of the cost that shocked the AI industry. 1.Why is Xiao Ming mentioned in paragraph 1? A. To lead in the topic. B. To present detailed information. C. To provide an argument. D. To illustrate China’s AI firms. 2.What can be inferred from Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3? A. China has already had many successful AI achievements. B. China invested 100-billion-yuan investment fund in January. C. DeepSeek has suggested China’s determination to cooperate with others. D. DeepSeek was just the first step for China to become a tech giant. 3.What is the attitude of some Western countries towards DeepSeek’s booming? A. Supportive. B. Unfriendly C. Indifferent. D. Admiring. 4.What do we know from the passage? A. Chinese AI firms could outweigh due to its less expense. B. The cost of DeepSeek is much higher than that of ChatGPT. C. China’s AI development will face no difficulty in the future. D. All countries are making joint efforts in the development of AI. Passage 2 （25-26高二上·河北武强中学·期中）Honey is a sweet treat that most people take for granted. But it is more than just a topping for cakes or a sweetener for tea. It’s a miracle of sorts. Honey is the only food product made by an insect that humans eat. Even with all our technical abilities, no one has figured out how to make artificial honey. There’s really no substitute (替代品). A single pound of honey may require a beehive of up to 60,000 bees to visit two million flowers. No wonder some people call it liquid gold! Although amber-colored clover honey tends to be most common, honey comes in a variety of shades and flavors, depending on the flowers that the bees gather nectar (花蜜) from. Honey has been used throughout history in a number of ways. One of the most remarkable things about it is that it never goes bad. It may crystallize, meaning that it becomes solid in parts, but simply warming it slightly will melt the crystals and return the honey to its liquid form. No one knows exactly how long honey has been used by humans, but Spanish cave paintings dated at 7,000BC show early evidence of beekeeping. Honey was also used by the ancient Egyptians as a sweetener, as a gift to the gods, and even as an element used to create mummies. Honey has been found inside the Egyptian pyramids, and although that honey was more than 3,000 years old, it would still taste like honey and be safe to eat. No other food has such lasting power! Besides its many uses as a sweetener, honey has long been used as a medicinal remedy (疗法). Because it’s difficult for any kind of bacteria (细菌) to survive in honey, it makes a perfect barrier on cuts and can prevent infection. Honey is also an effective remedy to relieve a painful throat. It has even been found to be as effective in easing coughs in children. The next time a bee flies through your garden or you spread some honey on a piece of toast, think about the miracle of honey. 1.According to the passage, what makes honey unique among the foods that humans eat? A. Its various shades. B. Its natural creation. C. Its delightful sweetness. D. Its remarkable history. 2.Why does the author mention the honey in the Egyptian pyramids? A. To illustrate that it never goes bad. B. To show the cleverness of Egyptians. C. To compare it with the honey in Spain. D. To inform that it originates from Egypt. 3.What is one of the medicinal uses of honey? A. Promoting bacterial growth. B. Curing throat pain. C. Preventing infection in wounds. D. Resisting common colds. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Honey: a Sweet Miracle of Nature B. Honey: a Timeless Treasure C. Honey: a Natural Medicinal Remedy D. Honey: a Common Sweetener 主题语境04 人与自我-做人与做事 （25-26高二上·河北衡水中学·期中）As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. While it may sound like good advice, it’s not the best or fastest path because practice can only get you so far, says Scott Young, author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. “Practice is not a cure- all.” Young explains. “It doesn’t necessarily improve your skills but rather makes them more automatic and fluent.” In his book, Young clarifies this concept with the game Tetris where players fit falling blocks to complete lines. The more you practice the faster and more accurate you become at placing the blocks. However, simply practicing doesn’t guarantee higher scores. To reach higher proficiency (精通度), one must go beyond repetitive practice and use the correct techniques. Young said, “It’s important to do the correct technique from the beginning. That’s why piano teachers and tennis coaches prefer to train someone who has had no experience rather than someone who has had a lot of experience. By starting with the correct techniques, beginners can grasp skills more quickly. Without established habits to break, they are more likely to build a strong base for long- term improvement.” Malcolm Gladwell popularized the 10,000- hour rule in his book Outliers: The Story of Success, suggesting that proficiency in any field requires about 10,000 hours of practice. Yet Anders Ericsson, whose research was a big inspiration for this concept, disagreed. He argued for the idea of deliberate practice, which was not just practice but practice under the guidance with immediate feedback (反馈) about your performance. He stressed that learning from outcomes through corrective feedback is essential for developing true proficiency, otherwise you just spend time getting fluency and confidence. Getting high- quality feedback will depend on how you ask for it. Simply asking someone “What do you think?” is not enough. “There’s just no way in our social network that someone could give you really honest feedback and not cause harm to the relationship,” Young says. Instead, he suggests asking, “If you were going to make this better, what would you do?” By asking how to improve it, we shift the focus from judgment to practical steps for addressing any concerns. 1.What idea does Scott Young put forward in his book? A. High scores need consistent practice. B. Fluency comes from regular practice. C. Right skills don’t guarantee success. D. Practice may not ensure excellence. 2.Why did Young mention piano teachers and tennis coaches in paragraph 3? A. To introduce a new idea. B. To make a comparison. C. To illustrate a point. D. To confirm a guess 3.What does Anders Ericsson advocate? A. Practicing under effective guidance. B. Increasing the frequency of practice. C. Enhancing the fluency of performance. D. Getting confident from positive feedback. 4.What is a better way to ask for feedback in Young’s opinion? A. Turning to strangers for help. B. Not expecting honest response. C. Asking for ways of improving. D. Preparing for any judgment. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $