考前押题03 阅读理解常考话题（期中专项训练）高一英语上学期沪教版

考前押题03 阅读理解常考话题 话题1 学校生活 话题2 研究发现（常考点） 话题3 人与社会（常考点） 话题4 运动与健康 话题5 科技与生活（难点） 话题6 环境保护（难点） 推断只推一小步，原句照搬要警惕；主旨切忌看片段，标题大小要适宜； 六选四看前后句，代词逻辑是钥匙；常识再好不算数，忠于原文是第一。 话题1 学校生活（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·重庆渝北中学·期中）The County School Board of Henrico County, Virginia, will hold the following meetings: a work session at 2:30 p. m. and a monthly meeting at 6:30 p. m. The meetings will take place in the auditorium of the New Bridge Learning Center, 5915 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Virginia. The meetings are open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. There will be a public forum (座谈会) during the monthly meeting for interested citizens to address the board in person on any matter of concern about the school division. A reminder for citizens: please secure your spot in advance by completing the form on the Internet or calling the clerk (804-652-3837) before 4:30 p. m. this coming Wednesday, September 25. To ensure the School Board has the opportunity to hear as many voices as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. Written comments must be submitted (提交) by 11:59 p. m. on Wednesday, September 25. People can go to the web page of the School Board at www.Henrico.schools and click “Upcoming Meetings and Work Sessions”. Written comments using the online form and submitted before the deadline are officially part of the public record for the meeting and will be posted for public view in Board Docs, where all meeting materials are stored. Board members will receive written comments, and equal consideration and attention will be given to both written and personal comments. 1.How can you sign up for the meetings? A. By filling in a form online. B. By going to the spot in person. C. By visiting the clerk before 4:30 p. m. D. By calling the clerk on Wednesdays. 2.Why is only one member of a family allowed to speak up? A. To save time. B. To allow for a variety of perspectives. C. To ensure the quality of the speeches. D. To choose the best from as many voices as possible. 3.Which of the following is true about written comments? A. Participants must submit comments on the scene. B. All written comments will be posted for public view. C. The submission deadline is Thursday, September 25. D. Written comments and personal comments are valued equally. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·湖北十堰郧阳中学·期中）To improve their city, some students from the Kansas City Art Institute take on a special art project. They have spent the past several months designing and painting colorful murals (壁画) in the alleys (小巷) between homes in the historic Northeast neighborhood. “By creating artworks, we aim to turn these old, forgotten alleyways into bright, welcoming spaces,” said Héctor Casanova, the painting professor leading the project. These students are not working alone. They are teaming up with Linda Fleischman, a former leader in the local neighborhood. “Before the students start, they ask local people for ideas about what the murals should show. We want everyone to feel like this is their art, too. It’s important that they have a voice in what goes on the walls,” said Fleischman. “We painted wings on one side of the alley, which make you feel you’re flying. On the other side, other students painted vegetables and chickens, which reflect local life. Not only is it beautiful, but it is a little place for people to take photos,” Eku Uresti, one of the art students joining the project, said. “These buildings used to be covered in messy graffiti (涂鸦). But after the murals were added, graffiti almost completely stopped. People who live here walk more to check the murals out and they are meeting each other and talking more. You can feel that the area has become more lively. It’s helping the neighborhood grow stronger,” said Casanova. “We all have different styles. It’s no easy job to work as a team,” Carly, one of the art students, said. “But we’re learning how to work together. Sometimes I ask myself, ‘Why am I doing this?’ But when I see the joy it brings to people, I find all my efforts worthwhile. Now we’re turning the alleys into places where people can meet and relax.” 1.What is the primary purpose of the mural project? A. To attract new visitors. B. To practice painting skills. C. To beautify the neighborhood. D. To protect some ancient walls. 2.How do the local people support the project? A. By suggesting the painting themes. B. By attending mural-opening events. C. By helping students clean the walls. D. By organizing painting competitions. 3.What change have the murals brought? A. Encouraging daily artistic practices. B. Connecting community people. C. Marketing modern buildings. D. Making local artists popular. 4.What does Carly think of the art project? A. Easy and relaxing. B. Tiring and confusing. C. Boring but educational. D. Challenging but meaningful. Passage 3 （25-26高一上·广东深圳罗湖高级中学·期中）In middle school, I was one of the “gifted” kids. I felt like I was on top of the world. I was able to even use my “gifted” title to get accepted into a famous private high school, something I’d never expected. Then high school began. All of a sudden, I was no longer at the top of my class. Teachers didn’t look to me for the correct answer. My papers were filled with corrections, not praise. To put it simply, all the straight-As on my report card were quickly disappearing. My parents’ concern grew — they began to search for tutors and would constantly ask me as if they were trying to find out what was wrong with me. My concern grew too — the pressure to live up to their expectations only became greater and I found myself constantly anxious, and worrying about school. Last week, watching Simone Biles pull out of the Olympics reminded me of this feeling. Simone Biles: the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). If there was any one person we knew we could depend on to win gold in her event, it was Simone. But that kind of pressure is unbearable. Imagine having to practically carry the Olympics on your back because all of the United States feels as though they can rely on you. However, unlike me and my freshman-year identity crisis, Simone recognized the pressure she was under. She had the bravery and self-reflective skills to be able to realize that the pressure of perfection was too much for her to handle. Simone Biles has taught me a very important lesson: to be the greatest person of all time, mental health must come first. Instead of getting down on myself for not performing the way I wanted to, I need to take a note from Simone and be kind to myself, taking a break and asking for help when necessary. Taking care of yourself and your mental health is nothing to be ashamed of. After all, if GOAT can do it, so can we! 1.How might the author find her middle school life? A. Challenging. B. Peaceful. C. Meaningless. D. Satisfying. 2.What may be a reason for the author’s anxiety? A. Disappointing her parents. B. Caring about her appearance. C. Failing to be admitted to college. D. Being unable to complete her papers. 3.What might Simone Biles be? A. A professional athlete. B. An Olympic official. C. An event organizer. D. A medal presenter. 4.What did the author learn from Biles? A. Deal with pressure on our own. B. Taking care of ourselves matters. C. Never seek help whatever happens. D. Winning comes first in all the fields. 话题2 研究发现（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·广东惠州第八中学-12月·期中）Jane Goodall is a name deeply connected with wildlife protection. Her groundbreaking work, which began in 1960 in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, completely changed scientists’ ideas about how smart animals are and what makes humans unique. Without a college degree at first, Goodall used great patience and an open mind to study chimpanzees (黑猩猩). She didn’t see them just as animals, but as individuals with their own personalities, feelings, and social lives. A key moment came when a chimpanzee she named David Greybeard allowed her to watch him closely. She saw him change a twig (小枝) by removing its leaves and use it to “fish” for termites (白蚁). This was an important discovery because, at that time, scientists believed only humans could make and use tools. This finding challenged the idea that humans were completely different from other animals. As the well-known anthropologist (人类学家) Louis Leakey said, it forced science to rethink the definition of “human.” Over time, Goodall formed close friendships with the chimpanzees, especially with a mother named Flo and her family. These strong personal connections allowed her to see into their world and deeply understand their family life and social behavior. Her unusual path — earning a PhD from Cambridge University without first getting a bachelor’s degree — showed her strong devotion. Knowing she needed to do more, she started the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) in 1977. This organization leads global protection efforts and runs youth programs like “Roots & Shoots,” while also supporting women in science. Jane Goodall’s legacy (传承) goes far beyond her scientific discoveries. She showed the world that animals have complex emotions and intelligence, which helps people respect nature more. Even into her nineties, she continued to encourage people to protect wildlife and the environment around them. Through her life’s work, Goodall taught us that understanding and valuing other species is important for the health of our planet and for our own humanity. 1.Why is Jane Goodall’s work called “groundbreaking”? A. Changed views on animal intelligence. B. Proved all animals use tools. C. Created new research methods. D. Showed women can be scientists. 2.How did Goodall discover chimpanzees using tools? A. By reviewing existing theories. B. By doing experiments. C. By watching David Greybeard. D. By contacting local guides. 3.What does Goodall’s bond with Flo show? A. Long-term studies are effective. B. Tool usage requires long learning. C. A PhD degree ensures discovery. D. Emotional connection deepens research. 4.How does the text develop its main idea about Goodall? A. By comparing different research methods. B. By moving from discovery to influence. C. By listing life events in time order. D. By focusing on early African research Passage 2 （25-26高一上·广东多校联考·期中）From childhood to adulthood, you go through a lot of changes — jobs, regrettable haircuts and relationships that come and go. But what about who you are? As you grow older, does your personality change? Personality is the pattern of thoughts, feelings and behaviors unique to a person. People always think of personality as fixed. But according to psychologists, that’s not how it works. “Personality is developing. It’s not just something that you’re stuck with and can’t get over,” said Brent Roberts, a psychologist at the University of Illinois. That’s not to say that you’re a different person each day you wake up. In the short term, change can be nearly impossible to see, Roberts told Live Science. Longitudinal studies, in which researchers survey the personalities of participants regularly over many years, suggest that our personality is actually stable in the short term. But those years add up, throughout which our personality is still changing, but slowly, Roberts said. “It’s something that’s unnoticeable,” he added. You don’t feel it on that five-to-10-year time period, but in the long term, it becomes obvious. In 1960, psychologists surveyed over 440,000 high school students — around 5% of all students in the country at that time. The students answered questions about everything from how they behaved in emotional situations to how well and effectively they got work done. Fifty years later, researchers tracked down 1,952 of these former students and gave them the same survey. The results found that in their 60s, participants scored much higher than they had as teenagers. Some people might change less than others, but in general, the maturity (成熟) principle goes for everyone. That makes personality change even harder to realize in ourselves — how your personality compares with that of your peers doesn’t change as much as our overall change in personality, because everyone else is changing right along with you. “It has been proved that the self-control of a 30-year-old is higher than a 20-year-old,” Donnellan said. “At the same time, people who are more self-controlled at 18 are also possibly more self-controlled at age 30.” 1.What does the writer think of personality? A. It changes obviously from day to day. B. It is fixed since you were born. C. It works when we meet difficulties. D. It is what makes you different from others. 2.What does the underlined word “stable” in paragraph 3 mean? A. not easily upset. B. not likely to change. C. easy to change. D. difficult to destroy. 3.How does the writer support his idea? A. By providing research results. B. By stating arguments. C. By explaining causes. D. By giving examples. 4.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A. Everyone Has a Unique Personality. B. We Grow Older but Change Less. C. Self-control Makes All the Difference. D. Our Personality Changes as We Get Older. Passage 3 （25-26高一上·山东济南第一中学·期中）Since ancient times, food has been a base for cultures worldwide. It is important for our survival, which is why attention on food is a universal rule that connects us all. To feed our hungry brains, our ancestors invented fire and cooking, which passed digestion to culture. In fact, a culture’s food vocabulary is a window into its values and priorities. The cultural psychologist Paul Rozin has found that when French and American research participants are asked what comes to mind when thinking of fried eggs, the French say “breakfast” while Americans say “cholesterol (胆固醇) ”. The French think of the cooking experience; Americans think of what is entering the bloodstream. Sometimes, slurping (出声地吃) noodles is seen as the preferred way to interact with the delicious dish. There is a great scene in Juzo Itami’s film, Tampopo (1985) where a group of women in a hotel are being taught table manners and told to eat their Italian pasta noodles slowly and quietly. Another diner sitting nearby happily is slurping his noodles and the joy he gets from audibly (声音地) and physically interacting with his food is infectious. Before they know it, even the teacher is also slurping her noodles. Besides, specific dishes never represent an unchanging tradition. “My grandma’s Egg Foo Young looks and tastes completely different from what you might find in a restaurant or in somebody else’s home. After asking about her version, I realized that she learned how to make it by picking up different cooking styles as she traveled from Jiangxi, Macao, and Hong Kong,” said Shirley Ting, a Canadian researcher. If we treat culture as a defined thing, then we can see food as an important part of culture — food practices and traditions help communicate cultural values, reproduce those values over time and across generations, and help improve a group’s sense of having a distinct identity, different from other groups. 1.What may we learn from Paul Rozin’s research on food? A. Food vocabulary increases with cultural exchanges. B. People have the same food-related health concerns. C. Different cultures prioritize different aspects of food. D. Americans and the French have similar cooking methods. 2.Why does the author mention the scene in Tampopo? A. To highlight different food preferences. B. To stress the appeal of pleasurable dining. C. To criticize rude manners in public places. D. To compare dining habits in films and daily life. 3.Which function of food is referred to in the last paragraph? A. Passing down traditional cooking techniques. B. Encouraging cultural appreciation globally. C. Presenting cultural gaps and differences. D. Strengthening cultural values and uniqueness. 4.What does the text mainly talk about? A. Diet can impact health. B. Food is a bridge to culture. C. Noodles can be a cultural symbol. D. Global views are different about food trends. 话题3 人与社会（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·重庆九校联盟·期中）Sometimes, when you say “hello,” try to make small talk, or order food, a young person might give you a blank look. This expression, often with little emotion, is now called the “Gen Z stare.” Many people wonder why some Gen Z members seem to have such empty eyes during conversations, creating awkward silences. As people discuss the Gen Z stare, they also talk about other generations’ typical silent moments. Some Gen Zers explain that they might glare when listening to a difficult customer at work or when thinking about how to respond. However, others believe this “resting retail face” is not just for Gen Z but common among all young service workers. What makes a stare a Gen Z stare? It is a blank look when a response is clearly expected. Brenda Alarcon, a 20-year-old student and part-time waitress, says she has seen many of these stares. She tries to be extra friendly to make up for her coworkers. “I would never give the Gen Z stare,” she says. “I’m the type to ask stupid questions by mistake, even if I’m tired or the menu is right in front of me.” Sometimes, she also receives the stare when ordering food from young workers. “It makes me feel so uncomfortable that I just leave,” she adds. Jarrod Benson, a 33-year-old content creator, thinks that Gen Z’s constant use of social media and the isolation from the pandemic have created a “perfect storm”, making this generation less comfortable in social situations. He once had a waiter who stayed completely silent while taking orders, just looking at each person. “He said, ‘It’s like they’re always watching a video and don’t feel the need to respond. Small talk can be hard, but we do it because it’s socially expected. They won’t.’” Benson also mentions the “millennial pause”-waiting a second or two before speaking in a video-and the “boomer stare,” a similar expression from older people. In the end, these generational habits are often discussed in a light-hearted way. As each generation grows older, they develop more habits that others find funny or awkward. Still, Benson jokes, “The generation born after 2010 is going to be terrible.” 1.What is the “Gen Z stare” mainly described as? A. A happy and excited look. B. A blank and emotionless expression. C. A angry face shown to friends. D. A funny reaction to jokes. 2.Why do some Gen Zers give the stare, according to the text? A. They are always very tired. B. They are thinking or dealing with a difficult situation. C. They do not like food. D. They are watching videos. 3.How does Brenda Alarcon act at her job? A. She gives the Gen Z stare often. B. She tries to be very nice and kind. C. She avoids talking to customers. D. She asks her coworkers to respond. 4.What does Jarrod Benson think caused the Gen Z stare? A. Difficulties at work. B. Working in restaurants. C. Social media and pandemic isolation. D. Editing videos. 5.What is the writer’s overall tone about generational habits? A. Very serious and worried. B. Angry and critical. C. Light-hearted and humorous. D. Sad and disappointed. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·重庆九校联盟·期中）Muniba Mazari, often known as the “Iron Lady of Pakistan”, is a true inspiration for countless people around the world. Her story is a testament (证明) to the power of toughness, courage and firm determination. Muniba’s life took a dramatic turn when she was involved in a terrible car accident that left her unable to move from the waist down. At the young age of 21, she found herself stuck in a wheelchair, facing a future very different from the one she had imagined. However, Muniba refused to let her disability define her. Instead, she embraced her new reality with incredible strength and optimism. She discovered her passion for art and began to paint using her mouth, showing remarkable talent and creativity. Through her artwork, she found a way to express her emotions and inspire others. But Muniba’s toughness didn’t stop there. She became an important motivational (激励的) speaker, sharing her story of victory over adversity (困境) with people worldwide. Muniba’s powerful words and positive attitude affected people from all walks of life. She encouraged others to embrace their challenges, accept themselves as they are and pursue their dreams despite difficulties. In addition to her work as an artist and speaker, Muniba became Pakistan’s first female Goodwill Ambassador (亲善大使) for UN Women, advocating for gender (性别) equality and women’s rights. Her advocacy work aimed to help women and girls, encouraging them to break societal limits and pursue their ambitions. Muniba’s story is like a guiding light of hope, showing that disability isn’t something that stops one from achieving greatness. With her courage and determination, she has inspired millions, teaching the importance of self-love, acceptance and the limitless power of the human spirit. Her journey reminds us that despite challenges, with toughness and will, we can overcome adversity and create a meaningful life. 1.What was the turning point in Muniba’s life? A. She became a public speaker. B. She discovered her passion for art. C. She experienced a serious car accident. D. She became a Goodwill Ambassador. 2.How did Muniba express her emotions after the accident? A. By writing books about her life. B. By painting with her mouth. C. By talking to people around the world. D. By working for women’s rights. 3.What did Muniba do in her advocacy work? A. She taught painting to disabled people. B. She spoke about her accident around the world. C. She supported gender equality and women’s rights. D. She helped people accept their physical challenges. 4.What can we learn from Muniba’s story? A. Learning is a never-ending journey B. Good things come to those who work hard. C. Be happy with who you are and what you have. D. Difficulties can be overcome with toughness and determination. Passage 3 （25-26高一上·湖北襄阳第四中学·期中）Bike Batman is a 30-year-old married engineer who lives in Seattle, Washington. He’s a cyclist who also buys and sells bikes as a hobby. About three years ago, he was looking for a bike for his wife. He found one on Craigslist, a website where people list things they want to sell. As he often did, he also looked at Bike Index, a popular website that allows users to register their bikes and post reports when they’re taken. The bike, which he was considering purchasing, clearly matched one reported stolen on Bike Index. Then he called the person who claimed (声称) to be the bike’s owner and arranged to meet him — supposedly to complete the sale. When the two men met, Batman told the thief, “You’ve got two options. You can wait until a police officer gets here, or you can just get out of here.” You can imagine what the thief did. After that first success, Bike Batman developed a safer routine. When he sees questionable bike ads on Craigslist, he cross-references the image with bikes reported on Bike Index. Once he has checked and confirmed (确认) it with the owner, he arranges a meet-up with the thief and will call the Seattle police department so that officers can participate in the action. In more than half of the 22 cases in which he has got back and returned bikes, the thieves have been arrested (逮捕). In one case, Bike Batman even helped a family recover a wide range of prized possessions that suspects (嫌疑犯) had stolen during a home burglary (入室盗窃). His nickname came from a discussion with a police officer who suggested he be called “Robin Hood”. Since he wasn’t exactly stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, “Batman” seemed a better fit. The idea of a superhero punishing criminals (罪犯) feels pretty silly to him, but the main reason he continues his work is to keep up Seattle’s fame as a friendly city. 1.What will Bike Batman first do when discovering a questionable bike? A. He’ll contact the real bike owner. B. He’ll arrange to meet the thief. C. He’ll call the police department. D. He’ll look up the bike’s information. 2.What does the underlined word “cross-reference” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Compare. B. Post. C. Provide. D. Beautify. 3.Bike Batman helps find the lost bikes to __________. A. become famous B. help poor people C. punish bike thieves D. build a harmonious city 4.What can we learn from the passage? A. The police failed to perform their duties. B. He found it silly to see the thieves arrested. C. Bike Batman began his good actions by accident. D. The thieves were usually unwilling to return the bikes. 话题4 运动与健康（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·重庆合川瑞山中学·期中）No one wants others to have wrong ideas about what they can do. But sometimes, when people learn someone has a disability, they may not see the person's true potential. That's why, on World Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) Day, the National Down Syndrome Society made a strong advertisement (广告). It focuses on an actress who has Down syndrome. The advertisement starts with this person talking about driving — many think she can't do it. Then, the person talks about other things and important life moments. All these things have one thing in common. People think someone with Down syndrome can't do them. These include living alone learning about Shakespeare, and going to parties. Unluckily, when people think this way, it can make those wrong ideas come true. The organization says in the advertisement, “When we have bad thoughts about people with Down syndrome, we might treat them in a way that makes those thoughts real. In sociology (社会学), this is called a self-fulfilling prophecy (自证预言).” We should notice the thoughts we have about others because of their disability or other things. Then we can change how we act. In this way, more people with Down syndrome will get encouragement, help, and support. These things will let them live their real lives fully. This advertisement is perfect for World Down Syndrome Day, but its message matters every day. The organization also says, “Let's change how we look at things. If we have positive thoughts about people with Down syndrome, we can give them more chances at school, at work, in sports, and in social life. Maybe these positive thoughts will finally become real too.” We all need to pay more attention to people with Down syndrome. Listen to their needs, support their dreams, and let them show what they can do. Everyone deserves a chance to live a happy and meaningful life. 1.What does the advertisement mainly show about the actress? A. Her illness. B. Her potential. C. Her learning to drive. D. Her study experience. 2.How should we deal with the self-fulfilling prophecy about Down syndrome? A. We should ignore its impact. B. We should live a happy life. C. We should discuss it with others. D. We should change the bad thoughts. 3.What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To explain reasons. B. To offer suggestions. C. To show backgrounds. D. To provide descriptions. 4.What may be the best title for the text? A. The self-fulfilling prophecy is explained in sociology B. We should support people with various disabilities C. Positive thoughts help people with Down syndrome D. An advertisement for World Down Syndrome Day is shown Passage 2 （25-26高一上·湖北鄂东南联考·期中）When you’re tired out, the idea of pushing yourself to work out can feel impossible. But a casual walk or stretching exercise might not seem out of reach. A new fitness trend has renamed these super low-intensity (强度) forms of movement as “zone zero” exercise. As the name suggests, zone zero training is meant to be so easy that it feels almost effortless, and it generally refers to any activity in which your heart rate stays below half of its maximum capacity. “It’s a new term for an old concept,” which is that any amount of physical activity is good for you, said Dr. Julia, a sports medicine physician. Many people can benefit from a no-stress approach, she added, especially if they’re used to “no pain, no gain” fitness messaging that suggests the only workout worth doing is one that feels like work. Less active people may benefit more from zone zero. If you spend most of your time sitting, even adding a modest amount of movement to your day can help to improve key measures of health like circulation, blood pressure and blood sugar, said Dr. Eli Friedman, who directs the sports cardiology (心脏病学) program. “The people who go from doing nothing to something get the most bang for the buck,” Dr. Friedman said. Over time, he added, moving gradually more and at gradually higher intensities can improve your balance and muscle strength. Zone zero shouldn’t replace more intense exercise. If you regularly exercise at middle or high intensities, zone zero training can be a useful complement to your fitness routine-but it’s not a substitute (替代). But on rest days, it can be a worthwhile form of active rest or recovery, which can help relieve muscle pain. Don’t overcomplicate it. Giving the activities of everyday life a seemingly formal name may motivate some people-especially those who have felt frightened by or excluded from more intense fitness spaces. But the key point is to increase your daily movement in whatever way feels manageable and sustainable. 1.What is a key feature of zone zero exercise according to the text? A. It causes slight muscle pain. B. It requires high muscle strength. C. It replaces middle-intensity exercise. D. It keeps the heart rate under half of the highest. 2.What does the underlined phrase “get the most bang for the buck” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Waste the most time. B. Gain the most benefits. C. Spend the most money. D. Face the most difficulties. 3.What is the author most likely to discuss next? A. Athletes’ promotion of zone zero. B. History of low-intensity exercise. C. Daily examples of zone zero exercise. D. Data of zone zero vs intense exercise. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. No Pain, No Gain: Outdated Fitness messaging. B. Active Rest: The Best Way to Relieve Muscle Pain. C. Zone Zero Exercise: A Substitute to Intense Exercise. D. Zone Zero Exercise: An Easy-to-do Way to Improve Health. Passage 3 （25-26高一上·湖北武汉东湖高新区·期中）A burn victim as a child, the Brazilian hurdler Alison dos Santos is thankful that track gave him a new life as a teen, when he was vulnerable and insecure. When a pot of hot oil tipped over onto 10-month-old Alison dos Santos, his grandfather’s quick actions saved his life. The permanent scars on his face, chest and arms are reminders of that day. Dos Santos said he often wondered, “Am I different?” His teenage years made things worse. Even his friends would sometimes make hurtful comments about his scars. “I had to go through some dark times, but I had to understand that I wouldn’t be myself if I didn’t have the burns,” he said. His track friends, however, saw him another way — not as the guy with scars, but as a nice person with a good sense of humor who could really run. That helped Dos Santos create a different kind of life. He now travels the world, winning medals in the highly competitive men’s 400-meter hurdles, where he rivals world-record holders and Olympic champions like Karsten Warholm and Rai Benjamin. Dos Santos believes the progress in their event was significantly inspired by Qatari hurdler Abderrahman Samba. When Samba broke 47 seconds in 2018, he changed the mentality: Everything is possible. “When you see Samba doing that, you think, I’ve got to train harder,” Dos Santos explained. Just as Samba inspired him, Dos Santos hopes his own story serves as an inspiration. He sees a connection between the hurdles on the track and the obstacles he overcame in life. “I’m able to share that everyone is unique, everyone is special in their own way,” he said. “You can achieve great things, no matter how hard things are in your life.” 1.Why was Dos Santos’s teenage years harder? A. He failed to win any track competitions. B. He was laughed at by his friends. C. He was often troubled by family economy. D. He couldn’t keep up with his friends. 2.What helped Dos Santos make achievements in sports? A. The recognition from his track friends. B. The attraction of his personality. C. The experience from traveling around. D. The encouragement from an Olympic champion. 3.What does the underlined word “mentality” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Progress. B. Effort. C. Method. D. Belief. 4.What does Dos Santos’ experience show? A. Knowledge is power. B. Practice makes perfect. C. Still waters run deep. D. Recognition makes a difference. 话题5 科技与生活（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·重庆渝北中学·期中）Some specialists doubt often using noise-cancelling headphones against background noise may hurt people’s hearing skills. Renee Almeida, an audiologist (听力师) at a healthcare trust, has seen a rise in adults who visit her clinic with various hearing issues but tests suggest their hearing is fine. The problem is with their brain, not their ears. They may fail to locate where a sound is from, or follow a conversation with full attention. The condition, known as auditory (听觉的) processing disorder (APD), is often found in children, making them struggle to hear in classrooms or focus on a conversation. The rise in adults with similar issues struck Almeida as strange. She doubts that the widespread use of noise-cancelling headphones may cause ear infections (感染) and affect the process children learn to focus on sounds. For adults, it may make their brain lazy processing sounds, just as muscles weaken without exercise. There’s no scientific evidence that noise-cancelling headphones cause APD, but APD affects about 3%-5% of school-aged children. According to Harvey, a professor at the University of Manchester, listening experience affects our ability to separate background noise. Interrupting what is heard can be more problematic for children than adults. If a child has repeated ear infections before age five, they’ll find it hard later to focus on sounds from one direction. Surprisingly, many don’t catch up and need to learn the skill through training on apps such as Sound Storm. Professor Dani at the University of Melbourne says people who use noise-cancelling headphones for long periods may find listening harder when they take them off. But she says the benefits should not be overlooked for managing sensory inputs. “Instead of suggesting abandoning noise-cancelling headphones, we need to stress the need for more comprehensive research studies,” she adds. For now, Professor Dani recommends bone conduction (骨传导) headphones and hearing training. She urges patients to listen to radio debates and to take down the lyrics of rap songs. “There’s great bouncing ability in the brain. Make an effort to listen to what’s being said.” 1.What problem do noise-cancelling headphones bring about to the wearers? A. Affecting their focus of attention. B. Their ears’ failure to locate the sound. C. Resulting in damage to their hearing. D. Causing failure to follow a conversation. 2.What can be learned from Paragraph 3? A. Adults recover from hearing interruption more easily than children. B. Most children with early ear infections will develop normal hearing. C. The ability to separate background noise can not be affected by experience. D. Early childhood ear infections can cause later auditory processing problems. 3.Why does Professor Dani suggest listening to radio debates? A. It’s for improving bouncing ability in the ears. B. It’s effective for children under the age of five. C. It helps train the brain to better process and focus. D. It’s helpful for people to abandon noise-canceling headphones. 4.What is a suitable title for the text? A. APD Can Be Cured with Proper Exercise. B. Specialists Call Attention to APD Disease. C. Headphones Are Beneficial to Most Adults. D. Noise-Cancelling Headphones May Cause a Condition. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·湖北襄阳第四中学·期中）Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare (噩梦). But it should not be exactly unable to be accepted. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious. Anxiety rates increased by 25% globally. Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide. All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored. Though these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills. For example, GPS has undoubtedly changed how we travel. But a 2020 study found that frequent GPS users struggle more with self-guided navigation (航行). Over time, those who depended more on GPS showed a sharp loss in spatial memory and problem-solving skills. However, reducing dependence on these conveniences can lead to discomfort. In seeking comfort today, we might be trading away some discomfort. That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us. Viewing stress, a kind of discomfort, as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better results. Research shows that mild stress can improve adaptability. Neuroscience (神经科学) shows that neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to form new connections — is improved through challenging experiences. This adaptability is important for developing resilience (抗逆力), a process fueled by both mental challenges and active effort. But this doesn’t mean we should reject comfort entirely; it’s to balance it with intentional discomfort. Think of it as “micro-dosing hardship”—a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand. These small acts are enough to reawaken the resilience we’ve buried under layers of ease. So, the next time you feel the pull of ease, pause. Ask yourself: Is this momentary comfort helping me grow or is it keeping me stuck? Choosing discomfort isn’t easy, but sometimes, it’s worth it. 1.What is the main concern raised by the author in the first two paragraphs? A. The high cost of replacing lost smartphones. B. The growing popularity of social media worldwide. C. The failure of technology to provide efficient services. D. The rise in mental problems linked to digital dependency. 2.What may digital conveniences cause according to the text? A. The meaningful engagement. B. The fast but worthless relief. C. The lack of necessary comfort. D. The decrease of thinking ability. 3.Which is a real-life application of “micro-dosing hardship”? A. Ordering take- out food after work. B. Taking the stairs instead of the lift. C. Writing an email using voice- to- text. D. Exploring a new city by using GPS. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. GPS: the unseen cost of convenience. B. Stress: the main cause of brain damage. C. Smartphones: blocks to human progress. D. Discomfort: a hidden source of resilience. Passage 3 （25-26高一上·湖北襄阳第一中学·期中）Imagine a customer-service center that speaks your language, no matter what it is. Alorica, a company in Irvine, California, which runs customer-service centers around the world, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) translation tool that lets its workers talk with customers who speak 200 different languages and 75 dialects. So an Alorica worker who speaks, say, only Spanish can deal with a complaint about an incorrect bank statement from a Cantonese speaker in Hong Kong. And it wouldn’t need to hire an employee who speaks Cantonese. However, Alorica isn’t cutting jobs. It will increasingly hire those who are comfortable with new technology. Potentially, the threat: Perhaps companies won’t need as many employees — and will cut some jobs — if chatbots can handle the workload instead. Consider Suumit Shah, an Indian businessman who caused an uproar last year by saying that he had replaced 90% of his customer support staff with a chatbot named Lina. The move at Shah’s company, Dukaan, which helps customers set up e-commerce sites, reduced the response time to an inquiry from 1 minute, 44 seconds to “instant”. It also cut the typical time needed to solve problems from more than two hours to just over three minutes. Similarly, researchers at Harvard Business School found in a study last year that job postings for writers, coders and artists decreased greatly within eight months of the arrival of ChatGPT. But being exposed to AI doesn’t necessarily mean losing your job to it. The Swedish furniture retailer IKEA, for example, introduced a customer-service chatbot in 2021 to handle simple inquiries. Instead of cutting jobs, IKEA retrained 8,500 customer-service workers to handle such tasks as advising customers on interior design and fielding complex customer calls. The experience at Alorica and IKEA suggests that AI may not prove to be the job killer that many people fear. Instead, the technology might turn out to be more like breakthroughs of the past—the steam engine, electricity and the Internet, which get rid of some jobs while creating others and probably make workers more productive in general to the eventual benefit of workers themselves, their employers and the economy. 1.What does the author want to tell us by the example in paragraph 1? A. The power of AI. B. The threat from humans. C. The customer requirements. D. The tips on language learning. 2.What advantage does Lina have over other staff? A. Winning the trust of customers. B. Responding to customers faster. C. Selling more products to customers. D. Having a great relationship with Shah. 3.What were IKEA’s customer-service workers asked to do in 2021? A. Take on other duties. B. Leave their company. C. Move to HongKong. D. Develop latest chatbots. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. How Will AI Change Our Lives? B. How Should We Use AI Effectively? C. Will AI Take Away Many Human Jobs? D. What Is the Future of Traditional Companies? 话题6 环境保护（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·重庆渝北中学·期中）One of the world’s poorest countries has been hit by a deadly 6.0 quake, which took place on 31st August in 2025, completely destroying several villages. Earthquakes are a constant danger in Afghanistan—a country which sits across three geological break lines. The previous magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck in October 2023 and was followed by strong aftershocks. It was Afghanistan’s deadliest natural disaster in recent memory, with the Taliban government estimating (估计) 4,000 were killed, though the UN gave a far lower number of around 1,500. This most recent tectonic (地质的) cracks near the city of Jalalabad-leaving more than 800 people dead—represents the third major quake in the past four years. But the people of this poor nation are vulnerable in a number of ways. The impact of foreign aid cuts. Since the Taliban took control in 2021, the international community has reduced much of the economic support which formed the large part of government spending in Afghanistan. Even humanitarian (人道主义的) aid, which generally goes around government institutions, has reduced greatly—from $3.8bn (052.8bn) in 2022 to $767m (05566.6m) this year. The US government, through its international development arm USAID, provided 45% of all assistance given to Afghanistan last year—but the Trump administration has cut those sums. The UK, along with France, Germany, Sweden, and others have also made deep cuts to humanitarian aid. As a result, hundreds of hospitals and local health clinics in the country have been shut this year and related medical posts have been lost. This crisis comes as the country tries to absorb millions of people who escaped when the Taliban took power. More than two million have come back this year, with Pakistan and Iran taking measures to force their return. On arrival, they discover a country where more than half the population requires immediate humanitarian assistance, according to the UN—with millions suffering from lack of food. Large parts of northern Afghanistan have been stricken with the long-term drought. A disaster worsened in a nation that ranks as one of the poorest—and most hopeless—on Earth. 1.What can we know about earthquakes in Afghanistan? A. They are common disasters in Afghanistan. B. The 2025 earthquake has the largest magnitude in recent years. C. The 2023 earthquake is the deadliest one in history. D. The 2023 earthquake caused about 1,500 people to lose their lives. 2.What does the underlined word “vulnerable” mean in paragraph 2? A. deeply shocked B. easily harmed C. physically weak D. mentally disordered 3.How does the Afghanistan government usually get through natural disasters? A. By leaving them to chance. B. By standing on its own feet. C. By depending on outside help. D. By getting economic support from Taliban. 4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Many people’s returns to the homeland will worsen the crisis. B. The government is well-prepared to accommodate the returning millions. C. Many people are forced to return to their homeland to fight against the disaster. D. The natural disasters cause Afghanistan to be one of the poorest countries. Passage 2 （25-26高一上·重庆第一中学校·期中）Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z is often referred to as “digital (数码的) natives”. Therefore, it may come as a surprise that Gen Z is turning away from screens and heading outdoors. From forest bathing to camping trips, more young adults are embracing nature as part of their lives. Digital tiredness is driving change. Gen Z spends more time online than any other generation, with daily screen time averaging 6-9 hours. According to a recent survey by Pew Research Centre, over 60% of Gen Z respondents reported feeling stressed out by the pressures of staying digitally connected. Therefore, nature offers an escape. For Gen Z, being outdoors isn’t just leisure, it’s a form of essential self-care. Surprisingly, the very platforms driving digital tiredness are now fueling nature engagement. Social media is not just part of the problem but it’s also part of the solution. Popular tags such as #Hiking, #IceBathing, #RunningClubs, and #VanLife have received billions of views online. Health and lifestyle influencers share experiences of these activities, transforming the image of nature as desirable and reachable. Although access to nature is still limited by safety concerns, cost, and urban density, Gen Z is adapting as best as they can. From sharing equipment to joining outdoor clubs, they’re finding creative ways to regain access to public spaces. Reconnecting with nature is also driven by environmental values. From ecotourism to zero-waste hiking, Gen Z spends outdoor time with purpose. Gen Z is reshaping global movements, using social media to spread ideas of climate action and redefine sustainable living. This generation is embracing outdoor experiences that are low-cost, low-tech, and deeply fulfilling. Among all these activities, run clubs and social fitness events have taken off in popularity. With a growing number of Gen Z passionate about spending time outdoors, it’s evident that many are turning to nature to restore balance, foster connection, and contribute to a healthier world. 1.What do the numbers in paragraph 2 show? A. Gen Z’s digital overload. B. Gen Z’s preference for screens. C. The necessity of digital connection. D. The phenomenon of online addiction. 2.Which best describes social media’s role for Gen Z? A. Two-sided. B. Up-to-date. C. Problem-causing. D. Space-saving. 3.What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A. Online platforms support ecotourism. B. Gen Z has strong environmental awareness. C. Embracing outdoor activities is challenging. D. Social fitness events require shared equipment. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. From Online to Outdoors: The Call of the Wild B. Beyond the Screen: The Truth of Outdoor Lives C. Gen Z is replacing Screen Time for Green Time D. Social Media is Leading Gen Z to Outdoor Trips Passage 3 （25-26高一上·重庆第一中学校·期中）Weather experts say extreme cold in many parts of the United States this winter has been driven by a polar vortex (涡旋). But what is this weather system and how does it work? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines a polar vortex as a set of powerful westerly winds — not a single storm, but a steady atmospheric pattern, which usually takes shape each year in the Arctic stratosphere, a layer 16 to 48 kilometers above the surface of the northernmost point on Earth, and remains active mainly during the cold winter period. At times, the polar vortex weakens, making cold air masses escape and move south, while pushing warmer air north. This winter, several such events have hit the U.S. and Europe, as Arctic weather forces combined to drive cold air southward. Windchill readings — temperature readings that take into consideration the effects of wind — fell to minus 51 degrees Celsius in the U.S. Midwest, colder than actual air temperatures. The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) warned of possible dangers such as frostbite and hypothermia for unprotected skin, as well as frozen and burst home water pipes due to prolonged cold, adding that most states would face low windchill temperatures, with exceptions including those with milder climates like Hawaii, California and Florida. The midwestern region, covering states such as Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, was expected to be hit the hardest. NOAA notes the polar vortex surrounds not just the Arctic but both of Earth’s poles, strengthening in winter and weakening in summer. About once a year, it weakens further, shifting off the pole or breaking apart, which pushes surface cold air south. NOAA’s models predict low temperatures for states like Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Iowa, as well as Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas. Some storms may also bring heavy snow or flooding. 1.Which of the following is NOAA’s feature of the polar vortex according to NOAA’s definition? A. Strong B. Systemic C. Regular D. Destructive 2.Why are windchill readings mentioned in the passage? A. To explain how Arctic weather forces work. B. To stress the seriousness of the extreme cold. C. To compare temperatures in different U.S. states. D. To show the actual air temperature in the Midwest. 3.What can be learned about the U.S. states affected by low windchill? A. Hawaii will face slight windchill due to its location. B. Midwest states are more easily affected by extreme cold. C. California is likely to experience the coldest temperatures. D. Florida’s climate makes it impossible to have low temperatures. 4.What will the author most probably discuss next? A. The history of polar vortex events in Europe. B. Why California and Florida are less affected by cold. C. NOAA’s plans to improve weather prediction models. D. How to protect oneself from the polar vortex’s harmful effect. 麻省理工学院的研究人员发现，使用AI(如ChatGPT)辅助写作会降低学生大脑活跃度和记忆力，可能降低学习效果。 【25-26高一上·山东百师联盟·期中】As more and more students use AI to help with schoolwork, we still aren’t sure about the effect it’s having on learning. To look into this, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) asked 54 people aged 18 to 39 to write three essays (文章) in 20 minutes. One group wrote all three essays with the help of popular AI chatbot ChatGPT. Another group used only the Internet for help, with AI answers turned off. And a third group used no outside sources at all. The essays were on topics about deep thinking, like whether we need to help others in order to be truly happy, or whether books and movies can truly change people’s lives. People taking part wore special headsets that recorded their brains’ electrical activity while they wrote. Those using ChatGPT showed the lowest levels of brain connectivity, while those using only the Internet had greater brain connectivity. Those using no outside sources had the most connectivity. After they’d finished, the ChatGPT group was also the least able to repeat sentences from their essays. Eighteen people were later called back to rewrite one of their essays. This time the groups were changed — those who had used ChatGPT before now had to write with no outside sources, and those who had used no outside sources before could now use ChatGPT. It found that all nine people from the no-outside-sources group could remember all the topics they had written about before. But only three of those who had used ChatGPT could remember all of their topics. And those who had used ChatGPT before still showed weaker brain connectivity even now that they were writing without using any outside sources. The study has not yet been checked by other experts. However, the researchers decided to share their results right away without waiting because of how important the findings may be for children’s education — and they felt the results should be seen as soon as possible. 1.Why did researchers carry out the study? A. To test Internet’s practical value. B. To improve students’ writing skills. C. To know AI’s effect on learning. D. To teach students to use ChatGPT. 2.What made the three groups different from each other? A. The number of essays. B. Sources used for writing. C. Time for writing essays. D. Topics of their essays. 3.What can be found from the further study according to paragraph 4? A. ChatGPT users forgot more topics. B. Internet users wrote better essays. C. No-source users repeated most essays. D. AI users had stronger brain connectivity. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Ways to Use Outside Sources. B. Why AI Is Less Helpful to Students. C. AI Might Decrease Learning Effect. D. How Memory Directly Affects Writing Process. 2 / 24 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题03 阅读理解常考话题 话题1 学校生活 话题2 研究发现（常考点） 话题3 人与社会（常考点） 话题4 运动与健康 话题5 科技与生活（难点） 话题6 环境保护（难点） 推断只推一小步，原句照搬要警惕；主旨切忌看片段，标题大小要适宜； 六选四看前后句，代词逻辑是钥匙；常识再好不算数，忠于原文是第一。 话题1 学校生活（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·重庆渝北中学·期中）The County School Board of Henrico County, Virginia, will hold the following meetings: a work session at 2:30 p. m. and a monthly meeting at 6:30 p. m. The meetings will take place in the auditorium of the New Bridge Learning Center, 5915 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, Virginia. The meetings are open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. There will be a public forum (座谈会) during the monthly meeting for interested citizens to address the board in person on any matter of concern about the school division. A reminder for citizens: please secure your spot in advance by completing the form on the Internet or calling the clerk (804-652-3837) before 4:30 p. m. this coming Wednesday, September 25. To ensure the School Board has the opportunity to hear as many voices as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. Written comments must be submitted (提交) by 11:59 p. m. on Wednesday, September 25. People can go to the web page of the School Board at www.Henrico.schools and click “Upcoming Meetings and Work Sessions”. Written comments using the online form and submitted before the deadline are officially part of the public record for the meeting and will be posted for public view in Board Docs, where all meeting materials are stored. Board members will receive written comments, and equal consideration and attention will be given to both written and personal comments. 1.How can you sign up for the meetings? A. By filling in a form online. B. By going to the spot in person. C. By visiting the clerk before 4:30 p. m. D. By calling the clerk on Wednesdays. 2.Why is only one member of a family allowed to speak up? A. To save time. B. To allow for a variety of perspectives. C. To ensure the quality of the speeches. D. To choose the best from as many voices as possible. 3.Which of the following is true about written comments? A. Participants must submit comments on the scene. B. All written comments will be posted for public view. C. The submission deadline is Thursday, September 25. D. Written comments and personal comments are valued equally. 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. D 【解析】【导语】这篇文章是一篇应用文。主要介绍了弗吉尼亚州亨利科县教育委员会即将召开的“工作例会”与“月度公开会议”的通知，重点说明报名方式、发言规则及书面意见提交要求。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“A reminder for citizens: please secure your spot in advance by completing the form on the Internet or calling the clerk (804-652-3837) before 4:30 p. m. this coming Wednesday, September 25. (提醒市民：请于9月25日（本周三）下午4:30前，通过网上填写表格或致电书记员804-652-3837提前登记名额。)”可知，登记参会途径只有两种：网上填表或电话预约。A选项“通过网上填表”是报名方式之一。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“To ensure the School Board has the opportunity to hear as many voices as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. (为了让教育委员会有机会听到尽可能多的声音，恳请每个家庭只派一名代表发言。)”可知，限制每个家庭发言人数的目的是为了多听到一些来自不同家庭的声音，顾及到多样的视角。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“Board members will receive written comments, and equal consideration and attention will be given to both written and personal comments. (委员会成员将会收到书面意见，并且书面意见与现场发言将得到同等的重视。)”可知，书面和现场两种形式的意见会被同等对待。故选D项。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·湖北十堰郧阳中学·期中）To improve their city, some students from the Kansas City Art Institute take on a special art project. They have spent the past several months designing and painting colorful murals (壁画) in the alleys (小巷) between homes in the historic Northeast neighborhood. “By creating artworks, we aim to turn these old, forgotten alleyways into bright, welcoming spaces,” said Héctor Casanova, the painting professor leading the project. These students are not working alone. They are teaming up with Linda Fleischman, a former leader in the local neighborhood. “Before the students start, they ask local people for ideas about what the murals should show. We want everyone to feel like this is their art, too. It’s important that they have a voice in what goes on the walls,” said Fleischman. “We painted wings on one side of the alley, which make you feel you’re flying. On the other side, other students painted vegetables and chickens, which reflect local life. Not only is it beautiful, but it is a little place for people to take photos,” Eku Uresti, one of the art students joining the project, said. “These buildings used to be covered in messy graffiti (涂鸦). But after the murals were added, graffiti almost completely stopped. People who live here walk more to check the murals out and they are meeting each other and talking more. You can feel that the area has become more lively. It’s helping the neighborhood grow stronger,” said Casanova. “We all have different styles. It’s no easy job to work as a team,” Carly, one of the art students, said. “But we’re learning how to work together. Sometimes I ask myself, ‘Why am I doing this?’ But when I see the joy it brings to people, I find all my efforts worthwhile. Now we’re turning the alleys into places where people can meet and relax.” 1.What is the primary purpose of the mural project? A. To attract new visitors. B. To practice painting skills. C. To beautify the neighborhood. D. To protect some ancient walls. 2.How do the local people support the project? A. By suggesting the painting themes. B. By attending mural-opening events. C. By helping students clean the walls. D. By organizing painting competitions. 3.What change have the murals brought? A. Encouraging daily artistic practices. B. Connecting community people. C. Marketing modern buildings. D. Making local artists popular. 4.What does Carly think of the art project? A. Easy and relaxing. B. Tiring and confusing. C. Boring but educational. D. Challenging but meaningful. 【答案】1. C　2. A　3. B　4. D 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了堪萨斯城艺术学院的学生通过绘制壁画美化历史街区，促进社区交流并增强社区凝聚力。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中““By creating artworks, we aim to turn these old, forgotten alleyways into bright, welcoming spaces,” said Héctor Casanova, the painting professor leading the project.(“通过创作艺术品，我们的目标是将这些老旧、被遗忘的小巷变成明亮、宜人的空间，”领导该项目的绘画教授Héctor Casanova说)”可知，壁画项目的主要目的是美化社区。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中““Before the students start, they ask local people for ideas about what the murals should show. We want everyone to feel like this is their art, too. It’s important that they have a voice in what goes on the walls,” said Fleischman.(“在学生们开始之前，他们会向当地人征求关于壁画应该表现什么的想法。我们希望每个人都觉得这也是他们的艺术。重要的是，他们对墙上的东西有发言权，”弗莱希曼说)”可知，当地人通过建议绘画主题来支持这个项目。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“People who live here walk more to check the murals out and they are meeting each other and talking more. You can feel that the area has become more lively.(住在这里的人会更多地走动来欣赏壁画，他们会更多地见面和交谈。你可以感觉到这个地区变得更加热闹了)”可知，壁画让社区的人联系在了一起。故选B。 (4)题解析： 逻辑推理题。根据最后一段中““We all have different styles. It’s no easy job to work as a team,” Carly, one of the art students, said. “But we’re learning how to work together. Sometimes I ask myself, ‘Why am I doing this?’ But when I see the joy it brings to people, I find all my efforts worthwhile.(“我们都有不同的风格。团队合作不是一件容易的事，”艺术学生Carly说，“但我们正在学习如何合作。有时我会问自己，‘我为什么要这么做？’但当我看到它给人们带来的快乐时，我觉得我所有的努力都是值得的)”可知，Carly认为这个艺术项目很有挑战性，但也很有意义。故选D。 Passage 3 （25-26高一上·广东深圳罗湖高级中学·期中）In middle school, I was one of the “gifted” kids. I felt like I was on top of the world. I was able to even use my “gifted” title to get accepted into a famous private high school, something I’d never expected. Then high school began. All of a sudden, I was no longer at the top of my class. Teachers didn’t look to me for the correct answer. My papers were filled with corrections, not praise. To put it simply, all the straight-As on my report card were quickly disappearing. My parents’ concern grew — they began to search for tutors and would constantly ask me as if they were trying to find out what was wrong with me. My concern grew too — the pressure to live up to their expectations only became greater and I found myself constantly anxious, and worrying about school. Last week, watching Simone Biles pull out of the Olympics reminded me of this feeling. Simone Biles: the GOAT (Greatest of All Time). If there was any one person we knew we could depend on to win gold in her event, it was Simone. But that kind of pressure is unbearable. Imagine having to practically carry the Olympics on your back because all of the United States feels as though they can rely on you. However, unlike me and my freshman-year identity crisis, Simone recognized the pressure she was under. She had the bravery and self-reflective skills to be able to realize that the pressure of perfection was too much for her to handle. Simone Biles has taught me a very important lesson: to be the greatest person of all time, mental health must come first. Instead of getting down on myself for not performing the way I wanted to, I need to take a note from Simone and be kind to myself, taking a break and asking for help when necessary. Taking care of yourself and your mental health is nothing to be ashamed of. After all, if GOAT can do it, so can we! 1.How might the author find her middle school life? A. Challenging. B. Peaceful. C. Meaningless. D. Satisfying. 2.What may be a reason for the author’s anxiety? A. Disappointing her parents. B. Caring about her appearance. C. Failing to be admitted to college. D. Being unable to complete her papers. 3.What might Simone Biles be? A. A professional athlete. B. An Olympic official. C. An event organizer. D. A medal presenter. 4.What did the author learn from Biles? A. Deal with pressure on our own. B. Taking care of ourselves matters. C. Never seek help whatever happens. D. Winning comes first in all the fields. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. A　4. B 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从中学的“天才”学生到高中面临的挑战，以及从Simone Biles退赛中得到的心理健康的启示。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。由文章第一段中“In middle school, I was one of the “gifted” kids. I felt like I was on top of the world. (在中学，我是一个“天才”的孩子。我觉得自己站在了世界之巅。)”可知，在中学时，作者是“天才”孩子之一，感觉自己站在了世界之巅。因此，作者可能会觉得她的中学生活是令人满意的。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。由文章第三段“My parents’ concern grew — they began to search for tutors and would constantly ask me as if they were trying to find out what was wrong with me. My concern grew too — the pressure to live up to their expectations only became greater and I found myself constantly anxious, and worrying about school. (我的父母越来越担心——他们开始寻找家庭教师，并不断地问我，好像他们想找出我哪里出了问题。我的担忧也在增加——达到他们期望的压力只会越来越大，我发现自己总是焦虑，担心学业。)”可知，作者焦虑的原因可能是怕让父母失望。故选A。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。由文章第四段中“Last week, watching Simone Biles pull out of the Olympics reminded me of this feeling. (上周，观看Simone Biles退出奥运会的情景让我想起了这种感觉)”可知，Simone Biles斯可能是一名专业运动员。故选A。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。由文章最后一段中“Simone Biles has taught me a very important lesson: to be the greatest person of all time, mental health must come first. Instead of getting down on myself for not performing the way I wanted to, I need to take a note from Simone and be kind to myself, taking a break and asking for help when necessary. Taking care of yourself and your mental health is nothing to be ashamed of. (Simone Biles给我上了非常重要的一课：要成为有史以来最伟大的人，心理健康必须放在第一位。我需要从Simone那里吸取教训，对自己好一点，休息一下，必要的时候寻求帮助，而不是因为没有按照自己想要的方式表现而沮丧。照顾好自己和自己的心理健康没什么好羞耻的。)”可知，作者从Biles身上学到的是照顾好自己很重要。故选B。 话题2 研究发现（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·广东惠州第八中学-12月·期中）Jane Goodall is a name deeply connected with wildlife protection. Her groundbreaking work, which began in 1960 in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, completely changed scientists’ ideas about how smart animals are and what makes humans unique. Without a college degree at first, Goodall used great patience and an open mind to study chimpanzees (黑猩猩). She didn’t see them just as animals, but as individuals with their own personalities, feelings, and social lives. A key moment came when a chimpanzee she named David Greybeard allowed her to watch him closely. She saw him change a twig (小枝) by removing its leaves and use it to “fish” for termites (白蚁). This was an important discovery because, at that time, scientists believed only humans could make and use tools. This finding challenged the idea that humans were completely different from other animals. As the well-known anthropologist (人类学家) Louis Leakey said, it forced science to rethink the definition of “human.” Over time, Goodall formed close friendships with the chimpanzees, especially with a mother named Flo and her family. These strong personal connections allowed her to see into their world and deeply understand their family life and social behavior. Her unusual path — earning a PhD from Cambridge University without first getting a bachelor’s degree — showed her strong devotion. Knowing she needed to do more, she started the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) in 1977. This organization leads global protection efforts and runs youth programs like “Roots & Shoots,” while also supporting women in science. Jane Goodall’s legacy (传承) goes far beyond her scientific discoveries. She showed the world that animals have complex emotions and intelligence, which helps people respect nature more. Even into her nineties, she continued to encourage people to protect wildlife and the environment around them. Through her life’s work, Goodall taught us that understanding and valuing other species is important for the health of our planet and for our own humanity. 1.Why is Jane Goodall’s work called “groundbreaking”? A. Changed views on animal intelligence. B. Proved all animals use tools. C. Created new research methods. D. Showed women can be scientists. 2.How did Goodall discover chimpanzees using tools? A. By reviewing existing theories. B. By doing experiments. C. By watching David Greybeard. D. By contacting local guides. 3.What does Goodall’s bond with Flo show? A. Long-term studies are effective. B. Tool usage requires long learning. C. A PhD degree ensures discovery. D. Emotional connection deepens research. 4.How does the text develop its main idea about Goodall? A. By comparing different research methods. B. By moving from discovery to influence. C. By listing life events in time order. D. By focusing on early African research 【答案】1. A　2. C　3. D　4. B 【解析】【导语】这是一篇记叙文。简・古道尔自 1960 年起研究坦桑尼亚黑猩猩，发现其会使用工具等，成立相关机构，推动野生动物保护，留下深远影响。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“Her groundbreaking work, which began in 1960 in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, completely changed scientists’ ideas about how smart animals are and what makes humans unique. (她开创性的研究始于1960年坦桑尼亚的贡贝溪国家公园，彻底改变了科学家们对动物智慧水平以及人类独特性的认知。)”可知，古道尔的研究被称为“开创性”是因为它改变了人们对动物智慧的看法。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“A key moment came when a chimpanzee she named David Greybeard allowed her to watch him closely. She saw him change a twig (小枝) by removing its leaves and use it to “fish” for termites (白蚁). (一个关键时刻出现了：她命名为David Greybeard的黑猩猩允许她近距离观察自己。她看到它去掉小枝上的叶子，并用它来“钓”白蚁。)”可知，古道尔通过观察David Greybeard发现了黑猩猩会使用工具。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段“Over time, Goodall formed close friendships with the chimpanzees, especially with a mother named Flo and her family. These strong personal connections allowed her to see into their world and deeply understand their family life and social behavior. (久而久之，古道尔与黑猩猩建立了深厚的友谊，尤其是与一只名叫 Flo的母黑猩猩及其家人。这些牢固的情感联结让她得以深入它们的世界，深刻理解它们的家庭生活和社会行为。)”可知，古道尔与Flo的情感联结表明，情感联系能加深研究。故选D项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段“Her groundbreaking work, which began in 1960 in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park, completely changed scientists’ ideas about how smart animals are and what makes humans unique. (她开创性的研究始于1960年坦桑尼亚的贡贝溪国家公园，彻底改变了科学家们对动物智慧水平以及人类独特性的认知。)”以及后文可知，文章先介绍古道尔的核心科学发现（黑猩猩使用工具、有复杂情感和社会生活），再讲述她成立研究所、开展青少年项目等后续行动，最后阐述她的研究传承和对全球野生动物保护、人类认知的深远影响，是按照“发现——影响”的逻辑展开的。故选B项。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·广东多校联考·期中）From childhood to adulthood, you go through a lot of changes — jobs, regrettable haircuts and relationships that come and go. But what about who you are? As you grow older, does your personality change? Personality is the pattern of thoughts, feelings and behaviors unique to a person. People always think of personality as fixed. But according to psychologists, that’s not how it works. “Personality is developing. It’s not just something that you’re stuck with and can’t get over,” said Brent Roberts, a psychologist at the University of Illinois. That’s not to say that you’re a different person each day you wake up. In the short term, change can be nearly impossible to see, Roberts told Live Science. Longitudinal studies, in which researchers survey the personalities of participants regularly over many years, suggest that our personality is actually stable in the short term. But those years add up, throughout which our personality is still changing, but slowly, Roberts said. “It’s something that’s unnoticeable,” he added. You don’t feel it on that five-to-10-year time period, but in the long term, it becomes obvious. In 1960, psychologists surveyed over 440,000 high school students — around 5% of all students in the country at that time. The students answered questions about everything from how they behaved in emotional situations to how well and effectively they got work done. Fifty years later, researchers tracked down 1,952 of these former students and gave them the same survey. The results found that in their 60s, participants scored much higher than they had as teenagers. Some people might change less than others, but in general, the maturity (成熟) principle goes for everyone. That makes personality change even harder to realize in ourselves — how your personality compares with that of your peers doesn’t change as much as our overall change in personality, because everyone else is changing right along with you. “It has been proved that the self-control of a 30-year-old is higher than a 20-year-old,” Donnellan said. “At the same time, people who are more self-controlled at 18 are also possibly more self-controlled at age 30.” 1.What does the writer think of personality? A. It changes obviously from day to day. B. It is fixed since you were born. C. It works when we meet difficulties. D. It is what makes you different from others. 2.What does the underlined word “stable” in paragraph 3 mean? A. not easily upset. B. not likely to change. C. easy to change. D. difficult to destroy. 3.How does the writer support his idea? A. By providing research results. B. By stating arguments. C. By explaining causes. D. By giving examples. 4.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A. Everyone Has a Unique Personality. B. We Grow Older but Change Less. C. Self-control Makes All the Difference. D. Our Personality Changes as We Get Older. 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. A　4. D 【解析】【导语】这是一篇议论文。在文中作者通过一些专业人员的研究成果证明随着年龄的增长一个人的性格也是变化的。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“Personality is the pattern of thoughts, feelings and behaviors unique to a person.(个性是一个人所特有的思想、感情和行为模式)”可知，作者认为“personality”使一个人不同于别人。unique to a person与different from others意思相近。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第三段“In the short term, change can be nearly impossible to see, Roberts told Live Science.(罗伯茨告诉《生活科学》杂志，在短期内，几乎不可能看到变化)”可知，短期来看，一个人的性格变化是几乎看不出来的，由此推测，stable的意思是“没什么变化的，稳定的”，这里指短期内，一个人的性格使没有很大变化的。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中“But according to psychologists, that’s not how it works. “Personality is developing. It’s not just something that you’re stuck with and can’t get over,” said Brent Roberts, a psychologist at the University of Illinois. (但心理学家认为，事实并非如此。‘个性在发展。这不仅仅是你无法摆脱的事情，’伊利诺伊大学的心理学家Brent Roberts说)”及第三段中“Longitudinal studies, in which researchers survey the personalities of participants regularly over many years, suggest that our personality is actually stable in the short term.(在纵向研究中，研究人员多年来定期调查参与者的性格，结果表明我们的性格在短期内实际上是稳定的)”及第四段中“In 1960, psychologists surveyed over 440,000 high school students…(1960年，心理学家调查了44万多名高中生)”和“Fifty years later, researchers tracked down 1,952 of these former students and gave them the same survey. The results found that in their 60s, participants scored much higher than they had as teenagers.(50年后，研究人员找到1952名曾经的学生，对他们进行了同样的调查。结果发现，参与者在60多岁时的得分远高于青少年时期)”可知，作者是通过提供相关研究成果来支持自己的论点的。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第一段“From childhood to adulthood, you go through a lot of changes — jobs, regrettable haircuts and relationships that come and go. But what about who you are? As you grow older, does your personality change?(从童年到成年，你经历了很多变化——工作、令你后悔的发型和来来去去的关系。但你是谁呢？随着年龄的增长，你的性格会改变吗？)”及第四段“But those years add up, throughout which our personality is still changing, but slowly(但随着时间的推移，我们的性格仍在发生变化，但变化缓慢)”可知，本文的主题是随着年龄的增长，一个人性格也是变化的。故选D项。 Passage 3 （25-26高一上·山东济南第一中学·期中）Since ancient times, food has been a base for cultures worldwide. It is important for our survival, which is why attention on food is a universal rule that connects us all. To feed our hungry brains, our ancestors invented fire and cooking, which passed digestion to culture. In fact, a culture’s food vocabulary is a window into its values and priorities. The cultural psychologist Paul Rozin has found that when French and American research participants are asked what comes to mind when thinking of fried eggs, the French say “breakfast” while Americans say “cholesterol (胆固醇) ”. The French think of the cooking experience; Americans think of what is entering the bloodstream. Sometimes, slurping (出声地吃) noodles is seen as the preferred way to interact with the delicious dish. There is a great scene in Juzo Itami’s film, Tampopo (1985) where a group of women in a hotel are being taught table manners and told to eat their Italian pasta noodles slowly and quietly. Another diner sitting nearby happily is slurping his noodles and the joy he gets from audibly (声音地) and physically interacting with his food is infectious. Before they know it, even the teacher is also slurping her noodles. Besides, specific dishes never represent an unchanging tradition. “My grandma’s Egg Foo Young looks and tastes completely different from what you might find in a restaurant or in somebody else’s home. After asking about her version, I realized that she learned how to make it by picking up different cooking styles as she traveled from Jiangxi, Macao, and Hong Kong,” said Shirley Ting, a Canadian researcher. If we treat culture as a defined thing, then we can see food as an important part of culture — food practices and traditions help communicate cultural values, reproduce those values over time and across generations, and help improve a group’s sense of having a distinct identity, different from other groups. 1.What may we learn from Paul Rozin’s research on food? A. Food vocabulary increases with cultural exchanges. B. People have the same food-related health concerns. C. Different cultures prioritize different aspects of food. D. Americans and the French have similar cooking methods. 2.Why does the author mention the scene in Tampopo? A. To highlight different food preferences. B. To stress the appeal of pleasurable dining. C. To criticize rude manners in public places. D. To compare dining habits in films and daily life. 3.Which function of food is referred to in the last paragraph? A. Passing down traditional cooking techniques. B. Encouraging cultural appreciation globally. C. Presenting cultural gaps and differences. D. Strengthening cultural values and uniqueness. 4.What does the text mainly talk about? A. Diet can impact health. B. Food is a bridge to culture. C. Noodles can be a cultural symbol. D. Global views are different about food trends. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. D　4. B 【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了食物是文化的基础，食物的词汇是一个了解其价值观和优先级的窗口，食物是文化的重要组成部分。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The cultural psychologist Paul Rozin has found that when French and American research participants are asked what comes to mind when thinking of fried eggs, the French say “breakfast” while Americans say “cholesterol (胆固醇) ”. The French think of the cooking experience; Americans think of what is entering the bloodstream.( 文化心理学家保罗·罗津（Paul Rozin）发现，当法国和美国的研究参与者被问及想到煎蛋时脑海中浮现的是什么时，法国人说是“早餐”，而美国人说是“胆固醇”。法国人想到的是烹饪体验；美国人考虑的是进入血液的是什么)”可知，法国人想到的是烹饪体验，而美国人想到的是食物进入血液后对健康的影响。这表明不同文化对食物的关注点不同，即不同文化在食物的不同方面有优先考虑的点。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Another diner sitting nearby happily is slurping his noodles and the joy he gets from audibly (声音地) and physically interacting with his food is infectious. Before they know it, even the teacher is also slurping her noodles.( 另一位坐在附近的食客正在开心地吃着面条，他从声音和身体上与食物互动中获得的快乐是有传染性的。在他们意识到之前，就连老师也在吃面条时发出声音)”可知，旁边一位食客开心地出声吃面条，他从与食物的互动中获得的快乐是有感染力的，甚至老师也受影响开始出声吃面条。这强调了愉快用餐的吸引力。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“food practices and traditions help communicate cultural values, reproduce those values over time and across generations, and help improve a group’s sense of having a distinct identity, different from other groups.( 饮食习惯和传统有助于文化价值观的交流，随着时间的推移和代际的变化，这些价值观得以复制，并有助于提高一个群体的独特身份感，与其他群体不同)”可知，食物习俗和传统有助于传达文化价值观，在时间和代际间传承这些价值观，并有助于提升一个群体有别于其他群体的独特身份感。这体现了食物加强文化价值观和独特性的功能。故选D项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章第一段指出食物是世界各地文化的基础，能将人们联系起来；接着通过保罗・罗津的研究、电影《蒲公英》中的场景以及不同人对菜肴的不同做法等例子，阐述了食物与文化的关系；最后一段总结食物习俗和传统对传达文化价值观、提升群体独特身份感的作用。所以文章主要讲述的是食物是连接文化的桥梁。故选B项。 话题3 人与社会（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·重庆九校联盟·期中）Sometimes, when you say “hello,” try to make small talk, or order food, a young person might give you a blank look. This expression, often with little emotion, is now called the “Gen Z stare.” Many people wonder why some Gen Z members seem to have such empty eyes during conversations, creating awkward silences. As people discuss the Gen Z stare, they also talk about other generations’ typical silent moments. Some Gen Zers explain that they might glare when listening to a difficult customer at work or when thinking about how to respond. However, others believe this “resting retail face” is not just for Gen Z but common among all young service workers. What makes a stare a Gen Z stare? It is a blank look when a response is clearly expected. Brenda Alarcon, a 20-year-old student and part-time waitress, says she has seen many of these stares. She tries to be extra friendly to make up for her coworkers. “I would never give the Gen Z stare,” she says. “I’m the type to ask stupid questions by mistake, even if I’m tired or the menu is right in front of me.” Sometimes, she also receives the stare when ordering food from young workers. “It makes me feel so uncomfortable that I just leave,” she adds. Jarrod Benson, a 33-year-old content creator, thinks that Gen Z’s constant use of social media and the isolation from the pandemic have created a “perfect storm”, making this generation less comfortable in social situations. He once had a waiter who stayed completely silent while taking orders, just looking at each person. “He said, ‘It’s like they’re always watching a video and don’t feel the need to respond. Small talk can be hard, but we do it because it’s socially expected. They won’t.’” Benson also mentions the “millennial pause”-waiting a second or two before speaking in a video-and the “boomer stare,” a similar expression from older people. In the end, these generational habits are often discussed in a light-hearted way. As each generation grows older, they develop more habits that others find funny or awkward. Still, Benson jokes, “The generation born after 2010 is going to be terrible.” 1.What is the “Gen Z stare” mainly described as? A. A happy and excited look. B. A blank and emotionless expression. C. A angry face shown to friends. D. A funny reaction to jokes. 2.Why do some Gen Zers give the stare, according to the text? A. They are always very tired. B. They are thinking or dealing with a difficult situation. C. They do not like food. D. They are watching videos. 3.How does Brenda Alarcon act at her job? A. She gives the Gen Z stare often. B. She tries to be very nice and kind. C. She avoids talking to customers. D. She asks her coworkers to respond. 4.What does Jarrod Benson think caused the Gen Z stare? A. Difficulties at work. B. Working in restaurants. C. Social media and pandemic isolation. D. Editing videos. 5.What is the writer’s overall tone about generational habits? A. Very serious and worried. B. Angry and critical. C. Light-hearted and humorous. D. Sad and disappointed. 【答案】1. B　2. B　3. B　4. C　5. C 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍“Z世代凝视”的定义、相关群体反应及背后成因，以轻松视角探讨代际习惯差异。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This expression, often with little emotion, is now called the ‘Gen Z stare.’(这种通常没什么情绪的表情，现在被称为‘Z世代凝视’。)”以及第三段中的“It is a blank look when a response is clearly expected.(它是在明显需要回应时，露出的一种茫然表情。)”可知，“Z世代凝视”主要被描述为一种茫然且缺乏情绪的表情。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Some Gen Zers explain that they might glare when listening to a difficult customer at work or when thinking about how to respond.(一些Z世代解释说，当在工作中面对难缠的顾客，或者思考如何回应时，他们可能会露出这样的凝视。)”可知，部分Z世代露出这种凝视是因为他们正在思考或处理棘手的情况。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Brenda Alarcon, a 20-year-old student and part-time waitress... She tries to be extra friendly to make up for her coworkers.(20岁的学生兼兼职服务员布伦达·阿拉孔……她努力表现得格外友好，以弥补同事们的不足。)”可知，布伦达在工作中会努力表现得非常友善。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第六段中的“Jarrod Benson, a 33-year-old content creator, thinks that Gen Z’s constant use of social media and the isolation from the pandemic have created a ‘perfect storm’, making this generation less comfortable in social situations.(33岁的内容创作者贾罗德·本森认为，Z世代频繁使用社交媒体以及疫情带来的隔离，形成了一场‘完美风暴’，让这一代人在社交场合中感到不太自在。)”可知，贾罗德认为社交媒体的频繁使用和疫情隔离是导致“Z世代凝视”的原因。故选C项。 (5)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“In the end, these generational habits are often discussed in a light-hearted way.(最后，这些代际习惯的讨论往往是以一种轻松的方式进行的。)”以及“Still, Benson jokes, ‘The generation born after 2010 is going to be terrible.’(不过，本森开玩笑说：‘2010年后出生的那一代人将会很糟糕。’)”可知，作者对代际习惯的整体语气是轻松且幽默的。故选C项。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·重庆九校联盟·期中）Muniba Mazari, often known as the “Iron Lady of Pakistan”, is a true inspiration for countless people around the world. Her story is a testament (证明) to the power of toughness, courage and firm determination. Muniba’s life took a dramatic turn when she was involved in a terrible car accident that left her unable to move from the waist down. At the young age of 21, she found herself stuck in a wheelchair, facing a future very different from the one she had imagined. However, Muniba refused to let her disability define her. Instead, she embraced her new reality with incredible strength and optimism. She discovered her passion for art and began to paint using her mouth, showing remarkable talent and creativity. Through her artwork, she found a way to express her emotions and inspire others. But Muniba’s toughness didn’t stop there. She became an important motivational (激励的) speaker, sharing her story of victory over adversity (困境) with people worldwide. Muniba’s powerful words and positive attitude affected people from all walks of life. She encouraged others to embrace their challenges, accept themselves as they are and pursue their dreams despite difficulties. In addition to her work as an artist and speaker, Muniba became Pakistan’s first female Goodwill Ambassador (亲善大使) for UN Women, advocating for gender (性别) equality and women’s rights. Her advocacy work aimed to help women and girls, encouraging them to break societal limits and pursue their ambitions. Muniba’s story is like a guiding light of hope, showing that disability isn’t something that stops one from achieving greatness. With her courage and determination, she has inspired millions, teaching the importance of self-love, acceptance and the limitless power of the human spirit. Her journey reminds us that despite challenges, with toughness and will, we can overcome adversity and create a meaningful life. 1.What was the turning point in Muniba’s life? A. She became a public speaker. B. She discovered her passion for art. C. She experienced a serious car accident. D. She became a Goodwill Ambassador. 2.How did Muniba express her emotions after the accident? A. By writing books about her life. B. By painting with her mouth. C. By talking to people around the world. D. By working for women’s rights. 3.What did Muniba do in her advocacy work? A. She taught painting to disabled people. B. She spoke about her accident around the world. C. She supported gender equality and women’s rights. D. She helped people accept their physical challenges. 4.What can we learn from Muniba’s story? A. Learning is a never-ending journey B. Good things come to those who work hard. C. Be happy with who you are and what you have. D. Difficulties can be overcome with toughness and determination. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了巴基斯坦“铁娘子”穆尼巴·马扎里在遭遇车祸致残后，以非凡的坚韧和乐观精神，通过艺术创作、激励性演讲以及倡导性别平等，活出精彩人生并激励全球数百万人的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Muniba’s life took a dramatic turn when she was involved in a terrible car accident that left her unable to move from the waist down.(当Muniba遭遇一场可怕的车祸，导致她腰部以下无法移动时，她的人生发生了戏剧性的转变。)”可知，一场严重的车祸是Muniba人生的转折点。故选C项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“She discovered her passion for art and began to paint using her mouth, showing remarkable talent and creativity. Through her artwork, she found a way to express her emotions and inspire others.(她发现了自己对艺术的热爱，并开始用嘴画画，展现出非凡的天赋和创造力。通过她的艺术作品，她找到了表达情感和激励他人的方式。)”可知，Muniba在车祸后通过用嘴画画来表达自己的情感。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段“In addition to her work as an artist and speaker, Muniba became Pakistan’s first female Goodwill Ambassador (亲善大使) for UN Women, advocating for gender (性别) equality and women’s rights. Her advocacy work aimed to help women and girls, encouraging them to break societal limits and pursue their ambitions.(除了身兼艺术家与演说家的身份之外，Muniba还成为了联合国妇女署巴基斯坦首位女性亲善大使，倡导性别平等与女性权利。她的倡导工作旨在帮扶妇女和女孩，鼓励她们冲破社会的束缚，追寻自己的远大抱负。)”可知，Muniba的倡导工作是支持性别平等和女性权利。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Muniba’s story is like a guiding light of hope, showing that disability isn’t something that stops one from achieving greatness. With her courage and determination, she has inspired millions, teaching the importance of self-love, acceptance and the limitless power of the human spirit. Her journey reminds us that despite challenges, with toughness and will, we can overcome adversity and create a meaningful life.(Muniba的人生故事犹如一盏希望的引路明灯，它向人们昭示：残疾并非阻碍人成就非凡的绊脚石。凭借勇气与决心，她鼓舞了数百万人，让人们懂得自爱、接纳自我以及人类精神所蕴含的无限力量。她的人生历程提醒我们：纵使前路坎坷，只要心怀坚韧与意志，我们定能克服逆境，活出有意义的人生。)”可知，Muniba的故事告诉我们，凭借坚韧和决心可以战胜困难。故选D项。 Passage 3 （25-26高一上·湖北襄阳第四中学·期中）Bike Batman is a 30-year-old married engineer who lives in Seattle, Washington. He’s a cyclist who also buys and sells bikes as a hobby. About three years ago, he was looking for a bike for his wife. He found one on Craigslist, a website where people list things they want to sell. As he often did, he also looked at Bike Index, a popular website that allows users to register their bikes and post reports when they’re taken. The bike, which he was considering purchasing, clearly matched one reported stolen on Bike Index. Then he called the person who claimed (声称) to be the bike’s owner and arranged to meet him — supposedly to complete the sale. When the two men met, Batman told the thief, “You’ve got two options. You can wait until a police officer gets here, or you can just get out of here.” You can imagine what the thief did. After that first success, Bike Batman developed a safer routine. When he sees questionable bike ads on Craigslist, he cross-references the image with bikes reported on Bike Index. Once he has checked and confirmed (确认) it with the owner, he arranges a meet-up with the thief and will call the Seattle police department so that officers can participate in the action. In more than half of the 22 cases in which he has got back and returned bikes, the thieves have been arrested (逮捕). In one case, Bike Batman even helped a family recover a wide range of prized possessions that suspects (嫌疑犯) had stolen during a home burglary (入室盗窃). His nickname came from a discussion with a police officer who suggested he be called “Robin Hood”. Since he wasn’t exactly stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, “Batman” seemed a better fit. The idea of a superhero punishing criminals (罪犯) feels pretty silly to him, but the main reason he continues his work is to keep up Seattle’s fame as a friendly city. 1.What will Bike Batman first do when discovering a questionable bike? A. He’ll contact the real bike owner. B. He’ll arrange to meet the thief. C. He’ll call the police department. D. He’ll look up the bike’s information. 2.What does the underlined word “cross-reference” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Compare. B. Post. C. Provide. D. Beautify. 3.Bike Batman helps find the lost bikes to __________. A. become famous B. help poor people C. punish bike thieves D. build a harmonious city 4.What can we learn from the passage? A. The police failed to perform their duties. B. He found it silly to see the thieves arrested. C. Bike Batman began his good actions by accident. D. The thieves were usually unwilling to return the bikes. 【答案】1. D　2. A　3. D　4. C 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了“自行车蝙蝠侠”通过帮助找回被盗自行车打击犯罪，维护西雅图友好城市形象的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“When he sees questionable bike ads on Craigslist, he cross-references the image with bikes reported on Bike Index.(当他在Craigslist上看到可疑的自行车广告时，他会将图片与Bike Index上报告的自行车进行交叉比对。)”可知，当发现可疑的自行车时，“自行车蝙蝠侠”首先会查找自行车的信息。故选D。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“When he sees questionable bike ads on Craigslist, he cross-references the image with bikes reported on Bike Index. Once he has checked and confirmed (确认) it with the owner, he arranges a meet-up with the thief and will call the Seattle police department so that officers can participate in the action.(当他在Craigslist上看到可疑的自行车广告时，他会将图片与Bike Index上报告的自行车进行cross-reference。一旦他与车主核实并确认后，他会安排与小偷见面，并会打电话给西雅图警察局，以便警察能够参与行动。)”可知，当他在Craigslist上看到可疑的自行车广告时，他会将图片与Bike Index上报告的自行车进行比对，cross-reference在此处的意思是“比对，对照”，与Compare意思相近。故选A。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The idea of a superhero punishing criminals (罪犯) feels pretty silly to him, but the main reason he continues his work is to keep up Seattle’s fame as a friendly city.(一个超级英雄惩罚罪犯的想法对他来说相当愚蠢，但他继续工作的主要原因是为了保持西雅图作为一个友好城市的声誉。)”可知，“自行车蝙蝠侠”帮助寻找丢失的自行车是为了建设一个和谐的城市。故选D。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段“About three years ago, he was looking for a bike for his wife. He found one on Craigslist, a website where people list things they want to sell. As he often did, he also looked at Bike Index, a popular website that allows users to register their bikes and post reports when they’re taken. The bike, which he was considering purchasing, clearly matched one reported stolen on Bike Index. Then he called the person who claimed (声称) to be the bike’s owner and arranged to meet him — supposedly to complete the sale. When the two men met, Batman told the thief, “You’ve got two options. You can wait until a police officer gets here, or you can just get out of here.” You can imagine what the thief did.(大约三年前，他在为妻子找自行车。他在Craigslist上找到了一辆，这是一个人们列出他们想卖的东西的网站。像他经常做的那样，他还查看了Bike Index，这是一个受欢迎的网站，允许用户注册他们的自行车，并在自行车被盗时发布报告。他考虑购买的这辆自行车显然与Bike Index上报告被盗的一辆相匹配。然后他打电话给那个声称是自行车主人的人，并安排与他见面——据说是为了完成交易。当两个人见面时，蝙蝠侠告诉小偷：“你有两个选择。你可以等警察来，或者你可以离开这里。”你可以想象小偷做了什么。)”可知，“自行车蝙蝠侠”最初的善举是偶然开始的。故选C。 话题4 运动与健康（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·重庆合川瑞山中学·期中）No one wants others to have wrong ideas about what they can do. But sometimes, when people learn someone has a disability, they may not see the person's true potential. That's why, on World Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) Day, the National Down Syndrome Society made a strong advertisement (广告). It focuses on an actress who has Down syndrome. The advertisement starts with this person talking about driving — many think she can't do it. Then, the person talks about other things and important life moments. All these things have one thing in common. People think someone with Down syndrome can't do them. These include living alone learning about Shakespeare, and going to parties. Unluckily, when people think this way, it can make those wrong ideas come true. The organization says in the advertisement, “When we have bad thoughts about people with Down syndrome, we might treat them in a way that makes those thoughts real. In sociology (社会学), this is called a self-fulfilling prophecy (自证预言).” We should notice the thoughts we have about others because of their disability or other things. Then we can change how we act. In this way, more people with Down syndrome will get encouragement, help, and support. These things will let them live their real lives fully. This advertisement is perfect for World Down Syndrome Day, but its message matters every day. The organization also says, “Let's change how we look at things. If we have positive thoughts about people with Down syndrome, we can give them more chances at school, at work, in sports, and in social life. Maybe these positive thoughts will finally become real too.” We all need to pay more attention to people with Down syndrome. Listen to their needs, support their dreams, and let them show what they can do. Everyone deserves a chance to live a happy and meaningful life. 1.What does the advertisement mainly show about the actress? A. Her illness. B. Her potential. C. Her learning to drive. D. Her study experience. 2.How should we deal with the self-fulfilling prophecy about Down syndrome? A. We should ignore its impact. B. We should live a happy life. C. We should discuss it with others. D. We should change the bad thoughts. 3.What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To explain reasons. B. To offer suggestions. C. To show backgrounds. D. To provide descriptions. 4.What may be the best title for the text? A. The self-fulfilling prophecy is explained in sociology B. We should support people with various disabilities C. Positive thoughts help people with Down syndrome D. An advertisement for World Down Syndrome Day is shown 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. B　4. C 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了积极看待唐氏综合征患者的重要性。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中“But sometimes, when people learn someone has a disability, they may not see the person's true potential. That's why, on World Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) Day, the National Down Syndrome Society made a strong advertisement (广告). It focuses on an actress who has Down syndrome. (但有时，当人们得知某人患有残疾时，可能看不到这个人真正的潜力。这就是为什么在世界唐氏综合征日，美国国家唐氏综合征协会制作了一则有影响力的广告，主角是一位患有唐氏综合征的女演员)”可知，广告通过唐氏综合征女演员的事例，展现她被认为不能做但实际可能做到的事，核心是体现她的潜力。故选B。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中“We should notice the thoughts we have about others because of their disability or other things. Then we can change how we act. (我们应该留意自己因他人的残疾或其他情况而产生的想法。然后我们可以改变我们的行为方式)”及第五段中“The organization also says, “Let's change how we look at things. If we have positive thoughts about people with Down syndrome, we can give them more chances at school, at work, in sports, and in social life. Maybe these positive thoughts will finally become real too.” (该组织还表示：“让我们改变看待事物的方式。如果我们对唐氏综合征患者抱有积极的想法，我们就能在学校、工作、体育运动以及社交生活中给予他们更多机会。也许这些积极的想法最终也会成为现实。”)”可推知，应对这种自证预言需改变负面想法，树立积极认知。故选D。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段“We all need to pay more attention to people with Down syndrome. Listen to their needs, support their dreams, and let them show what they can do. Everyone deserves a chance to live a happy and meaningful life.. (我们都需要更加关注唐氏综合征患者。倾听他们的需求，支持他们的梦想，让他们展现自身能力。每个人都应有机会过上幸福且有意义的生活)”可推知，该段通过“需要关注、倾听需求、支持梦想”等表述，提出了对待唐氏综合征患者的具体建议。故选B。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据最后一段“We all need to pay more attention to people with Down syndrome. Listen to their needs, support their dreams, and let them show what they can do. Everyone deserves a chance to live a happy and meaningful life. (我们都需要更加关注唐氏综合征患者。倾听他们的需求，支持他们的梦想，让他们展现自身能力。每个人都应有机会过上幸福且有意义的生活)”可知，文章围绕唐氏综合征相关广告展开，核心强调改变负面想法、树立积极认知对唐氏综合征患者的重要性，最终会让积极想法成为现实。由此可知，C选项“Positive thoughts help people with Down syndrome (积极的想法帮助唐氏综合征患者)”贴合文章核心主旨，是文章的最佳标题。故选C。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·湖北鄂东南联考·期中）When you’re tired out, the idea of pushing yourself to work out can feel impossible. But a casual walk or stretching exercise might not seem out of reach. A new fitness trend has renamed these super low-intensity (强度) forms of movement as “zone zero” exercise. As the name suggests, zone zero training is meant to be so easy that it feels almost effortless, and it generally refers to any activity in which your heart rate stays below half of its maximum capacity. “It’s a new term for an old concept,” which is that any amount of physical activity is good for you, said Dr. Julia, a sports medicine physician. Many people can benefit from a no-stress approach, she added, especially if they’re used to “no pain, no gain” fitness messaging that suggests the only workout worth doing is one that feels like work. Less active people may benefit more from zone zero. If you spend most of your time sitting, even adding a modest amount of movement to your day can help to improve key measures of health like circulation, blood pressure and blood sugar, said Dr. Eli Friedman, who directs the sports cardiology (心脏病学) program. “The people who go from doing nothing to something get the most bang for the buck,” Dr. Friedman said. Over time, he added, moving gradually more and at gradually higher intensities can improve your balance and muscle strength. Zone zero shouldn’t replace more intense exercise. If you regularly exercise at middle or high intensities, zone zero training can be a useful complement to your fitness routine-but it’s not a substitute (替代). But on rest days, it can be a worthwhile form of active rest or recovery, which can help relieve muscle pain. Don’t overcomplicate it. Giving the activities of everyday life a seemingly formal name may motivate some people-especially those who have felt frightened by or excluded from more intense fitness spaces. But the key point is to increase your daily movement in whatever way feels manageable and sustainable. 1.What is a key feature of zone zero exercise according to the text? A. It causes slight muscle pain. B. It requires high muscle strength. C. It replaces middle-intensity exercise. D. It keeps the heart rate under half of the highest. 2.What does the underlined phrase “get the most bang for the buck” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Waste the most time. B. Gain the most benefits. C. Spend the most money. D. Face the most difficulties. 3.What is the author most likely to discuss next? A. Athletes’ promotion of zone zero. B. History of low-intensity exercise. C. Daily examples of zone zero exercise. D. Data of zone zero vs intense exercise. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. No Pain, No Gain: Outdated Fitness messaging. B. Active Rest: The Best Way to Relieve Muscle Pain. C. Zone Zero Exercise: A Substitute to Intense Exercise. D. Zone Zero Exercise: An Easy-to-do Way to Improve Health. 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍“零区运动”这一低强度健身新趋势，包括其特点、益处、适用场景及注意事项。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“As the name suggests, zone zero training is meant to be so easy that it feels almost effortless, and it generally refers to any activity in which your heart rate stays below half of its maximum capacity.(顾名思义，零区训练非常轻松，几乎不费力气，通常指任何心率保持在最大心率一半以下的活动。)”可知，零区运动的核心特征是心率不超过最大心率的一半。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“If you spend most of your time sitting, even adding a modest amount of movement to your day can help to improve key measures of health like circulation, blood pressure and blood sugar(如果你大部分时间都坐着，即使每天增加少量运动，也有助于改善循环、血压和血糖等关键健康指标)”及“Over time, he added, moving gradually more and at gradually higher intensities can improve your balance and muscle strength.(他补充说，随着时间的推移，逐渐增加运动量和强度可以改善平衡能力和肌肉力量)”可知，从不运动到开始做零区运动的人能获得诸多健康益处，故选B项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But the key point is to increase your daily movement in whatever way feels manageable and sustainable.(但关键是要以任何感觉可行且可持续的方式增加日常活动量)”可知，作者强调零区运动的核心是“日常可执行的轻微运动”，前文已介绍其定义、益处和注意事项，接下来最可能列举日常中属于零区运动的具体例子，帮助读者理解如何实践。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，第一段引出“零区运动”这一低强度健身趋势；第二段解释其定义和核心特征；第三段说明其对缺乏运动人群的健康益处；第四段强调其不能替代高强度运动，但可作为积极休息方式；最后一段呼吁以简单可行的方式增加日常运动。全文围绕“零区运动是一种轻松易做的健康改善方式”展开，D项“零区运动：一种轻松易践行的健康改善方式”为最佳标题。故选D项。 Passage 3 （25-26高一上·湖北武汉东湖高新区·期中）A burn victim as a child, the Brazilian hurdler Alison dos Santos is thankful that track gave him a new life as a teen, when he was vulnerable and insecure. When a pot of hot oil tipped over onto 10-month-old Alison dos Santos, his grandfather’s quick actions saved his life. The permanent scars on his face, chest and arms are reminders of that day. Dos Santos said he often wondered, “Am I different?” His teenage years made things worse. Even his friends would sometimes make hurtful comments about his scars. “I had to go through some dark times, but I had to understand that I wouldn’t be myself if I didn’t have the burns,” he said. His track friends, however, saw him another way — not as the guy with scars, but as a nice person with a good sense of humor who could really run. That helped Dos Santos create a different kind of life. He now travels the world, winning medals in the highly competitive men’s 400-meter hurdles, where he rivals world-record holders and Olympic champions like Karsten Warholm and Rai Benjamin. Dos Santos believes the progress in their event was significantly inspired by Qatari hurdler Abderrahman Samba. When Samba broke 47 seconds in 2018, he changed the mentality: Everything is possible. “When you see Samba doing that, you think, I’ve got to train harder,” Dos Santos explained. Just as Samba inspired him, Dos Santos hopes his own story serves as an inspiration. He sees a connection between the hurdles on the track and the obstacles he overcame in life. “I’m able to share that everyone is unique, everyone is special in their own way,” he said. “You can achieve great things, no matter how hard things are in your life.” 1.Why was Dos Santos’s teenage years harder? A. He failed to win any track competitions. B. He was laughed at by his friends. C. He was often troubled by family economy. D. He couldn’t keep up with his friends. 2.What helped Dos Santos make achievements in sports? A. The recognition from his track friends. B. The attraction of his personality. C. The experience from traveling around. D. The encouragement from an Olympic champion. 3.What does the underlined word “mentality” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Progress. B. Effort. C. Method. D. Belief. 4.What does Dos Santos’ experience show? A. Knowledge is power. B. Practice makes perfect. C. Still waters run deep. D. Recognition makes a difference. 【答案】1. B　2. A　3. D　4. D 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了巴西跨栏运动员艾莉森·多斯桑托斯克服童年烧伤带来的心理障碍，在田径赛场上取得辉煌成就并激励他人的故事。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“His teenage years made things worse. Even his friends would sometimes make hurtful comments about his scars.(他的青少年时期让事情变得更糟糕。甚至他的朋友有时也会对他的伤疤发表伤人的评论。)”可知，多斯桑托斯的青少年时期更加艰难是因为他被朋友嘲笑。故选B。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“His track friends, however, saw him another way-not as the guy with scars, but as a nice person with a good sense of humor who could really run. That helped Dos Santos create a different kind of life.(然而，他在田径队的朋友们却以另一种方式看待他——不是把他看作那个有伤疤的人，而是把他看作一个幽默风趣、跑得很快的好人。这帮助多斯桑托斯创造了另一种生活。)”可知，是田径队朋友们的认可帮助多斯桑托斯在体育上取得成就。故选A。 (3)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第四段中“When Samba broke 47 seconds in 2018, he changed the mentality: Everything is possible.(当桑巴在2018年突破47秒大关时，他改变了这种mentality：一切皆有可能。)”可知，桑巴突破47秒大关，改变了人们认为不可能的信念，故mentality意为“信念”。故选D。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中“His track friends, however, saw him another way-not as the guy with scars, but as a nice person with a good sense of humor who could really run. That helped Dos Santos create a different kind of life.(然而，他在田径队的朋友们却以另一种方式看待他——不是把他看作那个有伤疤的人，而是把他看作一个幽默风趣、跑得很快的好人。这帮助多斯桑托斯创造了另一种生活。)”可知，多斯桑托斯的经历表明了认可会带来改变。故选D。 话题5 科技与生活（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·重庆渝北中学·期中）Some specialists doubt often using noise-cancelling headphones against background noise may hurt people’s hearing skills. Renee Almeida, an audiologist (听力师) at a healthcare trust, has seen a rise in adults who visit her clinic with various hearing issues but tests suggest their hearing is fine. The problem is with their brain, not their ears. They may fail to locate where a sound is from, or follow a conversation with full attention. The condition, known as auditory (听觉的) processing disorder (APD), is often found in children, making them struggle to hear in classrooms or focus on a conversation. The rise in adults with similar issues struck Almeida as strange. She doubts that the widespread use of noise-cancelling headphones may cause ear infections (感染) and affect the process children learn to focus on sounds. For adults, it may make their brain lazy processing sounds, just as muscles weaken without exercise. There’s no scientific evidence that noise-cancelling headphones cause APD, but APD affects about 3%-5% of school-aged children. According to Harvey, a professor at the University of Manchester, listening experience affects our ability to separate background noise. Interrupting what is heard can be more problematic for children than adults. If a child has repeated ear infections before age five, they’ll find it hard later to focus on sounds from one direction. Surprisingly, many don’t catch up and need to learn the skill through training on apps such as Sound Storm. Professor Dani at the University of Melbourne says people who use noise-cancelling headphones for long periods may find listening harder when they take them off. But she says the benefits should not be overlooked for managing sensory inputs. “Instead of suggesting abandoning noise-cancelling headphones, we need to stress the need for more comprehensive research studies,” she adds. For now, Professor Dani recommends bone conduction (骨传导) headphones and hearing training. She urges patients to listen to radio debates and to take down the lyrics of rap songs. “There’s great bouncing ability in the brain. Make an effort to listen to what’s being said.” 1.What problem do noise-cancelling headphones bring about to the wearers? A. Affecting their focus of attention. B. Their ears’ failure to locate the sound. C. Resulting in damage to their hearing. D. Causing failure to follow a conversation. 2.What can be learned from Paragraph 3? A. Adults recover from hearing interruption more easily than children. B. Most children with early ear infections will develop normal hearing. C. The ability to separate background noise can not be affected by experience. D. Early childhood ear infections can cause later auditory processing problems. 3.Why does Professor Dani suggest listening to radio debates? A. It’s for improving bouncing ability in the ears. B. It’s effective for children under the age of five. C. It helps train the brain to better process and focus. D. It’s helpful for people to abandon noise-canceling headphones. 4.What is a suitable title for the text? A. APD Can Be Cured with Proper Exercise. B. Specialists Call Attention to APD Disease. C. Headphones Are Beneficial to Most Adults. D. Noise-Cancelling Headphones May Cause a Condition. 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. C　4. D 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了降噪耳机可能引发听觉处理障碍这一问题，专家对此进行了相关研究并给出建议。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“Some specialists doubt often using noise-cancelling headphones against background noise may hurt people’s hearing skills. Renee Almeida, an audiologist (听力师) at a healthcare trust, has seen a rise in adults who visit her clinic with various hearing issues but tests suggest their hearing is fine. The problem is with their brain, not their ears. They may fail to locate where a sound is from, or follow a conversation with full attention.(一些专家怀疑，经常使用降噪耳机来对抗背景噪音可能会损害人们的听力技能。Renee Almeida是一家医疗信托机构的听力学家，她发现有越来越多的成年人因各种听力问题前往她的诊所，但测试表明他们的听力正常。问题出在他们的大脑，而不是耳朵。他们可能无法找到声音的来源，或者无法全神贯注地听对话)”可知，降噪耳机影响佩戴者注意力集中。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段“If a child has repeated ear infections before age five, they’ll find it hard later to focus on sounds from one direction. (如果一个孩子在五岁前反复出现耳部感染，那么他们以后会发现很难集中注意力听来自一个方向的声音)”可知，幼儿时期的耳部感染会导致后来的听觉处理问题。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段“She urges patients to listen to radio debates and to take down the lyrics of rap songs. “There’s great bouncing ability in the brain. Make an effort to listen to what’s being said.” (她敦促患者听广播辩论并记下说唱歌词。“大脑有很强的可塑性。努力听别人在说什么。”)”可知，教授建议听广播辩论是因为它可以训练大脑更好地处理和集中注意力。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第二段“There’s no scientific evidence that noise-cancelling headphones cause APD, but APD affects about 3%-5% of school-aged children. (没有科学证据表明降噪耳机会导致听觉处理障碍，但听觉处理障碍会影响约3%-5%的学龄儿童)”以及全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了降噪耳机可能引发听觉处理障碍这一问题。故选D项。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·湖北襄阳第四中学·期中）Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare (噩梦). But it should not be exactly unable to be accepted. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious. Anxiety rates increased by 25% globally. Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide. All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored. Though these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills. For example, GPS has undoubtedly changed how we travel. But a 2020 study found that frequent GPS users struggle more with self-guided navigation (航行). Over time, those who depended more on GPS showed a sharp loss in spatial memory and problem-solving skills. However, reducing dependence on these conveniences can lead to discomfort. In seeking comfort today, we might be trading away some discomfort. That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us. Viewing stress, a kind of discomfort, as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better results. Research shows that mild stress can improve adaptability. Neuroscience (神经科学) shows that neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to form new connections — is improved through challenging experiences. This adaptability is important for developing resilience (抗逆力), a process fueled by both mental challenges and active effort. But this doesn’t mean we should reject comfort entirely; it’s to balance it with intentional discomfort. Think of it as “micro-dosing hardship”—a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand. These small acts are enough to reawaken the resilience we’ve buried under layers of ease. So, the next time you feel the pull of ease, pause. Ask yourself: Is this momentary comfort helping me grow or is it keeping me stuck? Choosing discomfort isn’t easy, but sometimes, it’s worth it. 1.What is the main concern raised by the author in the first two paragraphs? A. The high cost of replacing lost smartphones. B. The growing popularity of social media worldwide. C. The failure of technology to provide efficient services. D. The rise in mental problems linked to digital dependency. 2.What may digital conveniences cause according to the text? A. The meaningful engagement. B. The fast but worthless relief. C. The lack of necessary comfort. D. The decrease of thinking ability. 3.Which is a real-life application of “micro-dosing hardship”? A. Ordering take- out food after work. B. Taking the stairs instead of the lift. C. Writing an email using voice- to- text. D. Exploring a new city by using GPS. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. GPS: the unseen cost of convenience. B. Stress: the main cause of brain damage. C. Smartphones: blocks to human progress. D. Discomfort: a hidden source of resilience. 【答案】1. D　2. D　3. B　4. D 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了数字依赖导致的心理问题，并强调适度体验不适感对增强抗逆力的重要性。 (1)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious. Anxiety rates increased by 25% globally. Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide. All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored.(尽管我们比以往任何时候都更加数字化连接，但我们更加孤独和焦虑。全球焦虑率上升了25%。抑郁症现在影响着全球超过2.8亿人。所有这些都是由于我们越来越依赖社交媒体和智能技术，这些技术旨在提供快速缓解，但往往以牺牲深入、有意义的参与为代价，这可能会进一步导致我们失去一些容易被忽视的东西。)”可知，作者在前两段中提出的主要担忧是与数字依赖相关的心理问题上升。故选D。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Though these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills.(虽然这些便利提供了短期的缓解，但它们可能会削弱我们的思维能力。)”可知，数字便利可能会导致思维能力的下降。故选D。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Think of it as “micro-dosing hardship”—a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand.(把它看作是“微剂量的困难”——一系列小的、可管理的困难，可以保持我们的精神和情感肌肉强壮，比如用钢笔写字，或者用手洗碗。)”可知，“微剂量的困难”指的是一系列小的、可管理的困难，这些困难可以保持我们的精神和情感肌肉强壮，如用钢笔写字或手洗碗。“走楼梯而不是乘电梯。”符合这一描述，因为它是一个小的、可管理的困难，可以锻炼我们的身体。故选B。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第四段“That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us. Viewing stress, a kind of discomfort, as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better results. Research shows that mild stress can improve adaptability. Neuroscience (神经科学) shows that neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to form new connections — is improved through challenging experiences. This adaptability is important for developing resilience (抗逆力), a process fueled by both mental challenges and active effort.(这就是问题所在：我们避免的不适感往往正是让我们变得更强大的东西。将压力这种不适感视为挑战而非威胁会带来更好的结果。研究表明，适度的压力可以提高适应能力。神经科学表明，神经可塑性——大脑形成新连接的能力——通过挑战性的经历得到改善。这种适应能力对于培养抗逆力很重要，抗逆力是一个由心理挑战和积极努力共同推动的过程。)”可知，文章主要讨论了数字依赖导致的心理问题，并强调了适度体验不适感对于增强抗逆力的重要性。因此，一个合适的标题是“Discomfort: a hidden source of resilience.(不适感：抗逆力的隐藏来源。)”。故选D。 Passage 3 （25-26高一上·湖北襄阳第一中学·期中）Imagine a customer-service center that speaks your language, no matter what it is. Alorica, a company in Irvine, California, which runs customer-service centers around the world, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) translation tool that lets its workers talk with customers who speak 200 different languages and 75 dialects. So an Alorica worker who speaks, say, only Spanish can deal with a complaint about an incorrect bank statement from a Cantonese speaker in Hong Kong. And it wouldn’t need to hire an employee who speaks Cantonese. However, Alorica isn’t cutting jobs. It will increasingly hire those who are comfortable with new technology. Potentially, the threat: Perhaps companies won’t need as many employees — and will cut some jobs — if chatbots can handle the workload instead. Consider Suumit Shah, an Indian businessman who caused an uproar last year by saying that he had replaced 90% of his customer support staff with a chatbot named Lina. The move at Shah’s company, Dukaan, which helps customers set up e-commerce sites, reduced the response time to an inquiry from 1 minute, 44 seconds to “instant”. It also cut the typical time needed to solve problems from more than two hours to just over three minutes. Similarly, researchers at Harvard Business School found in a study last year that job postings for writers, coders and artists decreased greatly within eight months of the arrival of ChatGPT. But being exposed to AI doesn’t necessarily mean losing your job to it. The Swedish furniture retailer IKEA, for example, introduced a customer-service chatbot in 2021 to handle simple inquiries. Instead of cutting jobs, IKEA retrained 8,500 customer-service workers to handle such tasks as advising customers on interior design and fielding complex customer calls. The experience at Alorica and IKEA suggests that AI may not prove to be the job killer that many people fear. Instead, the technology might turn out to be more like breakthroughs of the past—the steam engine, electricity and the Internet, which get rid of some jobs while creating others and probably make workers more productive in general to the eventual benefit of workers themselves, their employers and the economy. 1.What does the author want to tell us by the example in paragraph 1? A. The power of AI. B. The threat from humans. C. The customer requirements. D. The tips on language learning. 2.What advantage does Lina have over other staff? A. Winning the trust of customers. B. Responding to customers faster. C. Selling more products to customers. D. Having a great relationship with Shah. 3.What were IKEA’s customer-service workers asked to do in 2021? A. Take on other duties. B. Leave their company. C. Move to HongKong. D. Develop latest chatbots. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. How Will AI Change Our Lives? B. How Should We Use AI Effectively? C. Will AI Take Away Many Human Jobs? D. What Is the Future of Traditional Companies? 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. A　4. C 【解析】【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要通过实例介绍了人工智能可能不会抢走人类的很多工作。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段关键句“Alorica, a company in Irvine, California, which runs customer-service centers around the world, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) translation tool that lets its workers talk with customers who speak 200 different languages and 75 dialects. (Alorica是一家位于加利福尼亚州尔湾的公司，在世界各地设有客户服务中心，该公司推出了一种人工智能（AI）翻译工具，可以让员工与说200种不同语言和75种方言的客户交谈)”可知，这种人工智能翻译工具有强大的力量，可以让员工与说200种不同语言和75种方言的客户交谈，并列举了下文与香港客户交谈的例子。由此推知，作者想通过第一段中的例子告诉我们人工智能的力量。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段关键句“Consider Suumit Shah, an Indian businessman who caused an uproar last year by saying that he had replaced 90% of his customer support staff with a chatbot named Lina. The move at Shah’s company, Dukaan, which helps customers set up e-commerce sites, reduced the response time to an inquiry from 1 minute, 44 seconds to “instant”. (以印度商人苏米特·沙阿为例，他去年表示，他已经用一个名为Lina的聊天机器人取代了90%的客户支持人员，这引起了轩然大波。沙阿的公司Dukaan帮助客户建立电子商务网站，此举将查询的响应时间从1分44秒缩短到“即时”)”可知，名为Lina的聊天机器人将查询的响应时间从1分44秒缩短到“即时”。由此可知，Lina比其他员工有的优势是能够更快地回应客户。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段关键句“Instead of cutting jobs, IKEA retrained 8,500 customer-service workers to handle such tasks as advising customers on interior design and fielding complex customer calls. (宜家没有裁员，而是对8500名客户服务人员进行了再培训，以处理室内设计咨询和接听复杂客户电话等任务)”可知，宜家要求原来的客户服务人员处理室内设计咨询和接听复杂客户电话等任务。由此可知，2021年，宜家的客服人员被要求承担其他职责。故选A项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合最后一段关键句“The experience at Alorica and IKEA suggests that AI may not prove to be the job killer that many people fear. (Alorica和宜家的经验表明，人工智能可能不会成为许多人担心的就业杀手)”可知，文章通过不同公司的例子告诉我们，人工智能不会成为人类的就业杀手。由此可知，“Will AI Take Away Many Human Jobs?(人工智能会夺走许多人类工作吗？)”能够概括文章主题。故选C项。 话题6 环境保护（共3篇） Passage 1 （25-26高一上·重庆渝北中学·期中）One of the world’s poorest countries has been hit by a deadly 6.0 quake, which took place on 31st August in 2025, completely destroying several villages. Earthquakes are a constant danger in Afghanistan—a country which sits across three geological break lines. The previous magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck in October 2023 and was followed by strong aftershocks. It was Afghanistan’s deadliest natural disaster in recent memory, with the Taliban government estimating (估计) 4,000 were killed, though the UN gave a far lower number of around 1,500. This most recent tectonic (地质的) cracks near the city of Jalalabad-leaving more than 800 people dead—represents the third major quake in the past four years. But the people of this poor nation are vulnerable in a number of ways. The impact of foreign aid cuts. Since the Taliban took control in 2021, the international community has reduced much of the economic support which formed the large part of government spending in Afghanistan. Even humanitarian (人道主义的) aid, which generally goes around government institutions, has reduced greatly—from $3.8bn (052.8bn) in 2022 to $767m (05566.6m) this year. The US government, through its international development arm USAID, provided 45% of all assistance given to Afghanistan last year—but the Trump administration has cut those sums. The UK, along with France, Germany, Sweden, and others have also made deep cuts to humanitarian aid. As a result, hundreds of hospitals and local health clinics in the country have been shut this year and related medical posts have been lost. This crisis comes as the country tries to absorb millions of people who escaped when the Taliban took power. More than two million have come back this year, with Pakistan and Iran taking measures to force their return. On arrival, they discover a country where more than half the population requires immediate humanitarian assistance, according to the UN—with millions suffering from lack of food. Large parts of northern Afghanistan have been stricken with the long-term drought. A disaster worsened in a nation that ranks as one of the poorest—and most hopeless—on Earth. 1.What can we know about earthquakes in Afghanistan? A. They are common disasters in Afghanistan. B. The 2025 earthquake has the largest magnitude in recent years. C. The 2023 earthquake is the deadliest one in history. D. The 2023 earthquake caused about 1,500 people to lose their lives. 2.What does the underlined word “vulnerable” mean in paragraph 2? A. deeply shocked B. easily harmed C. physically weak D. mentally disordered 3.How does the Afghanistan government usually get through natural disasters? A. By leaving them to chance. B. By standing on its own feet. C. By depending on outside help. D. By getting economic support from Taliban. 4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Many people’s returns to the homeland will worsen the crisis. B. The government is well-prepared to accommodate the returning millions. C. Many people are forced to return to their homeland to fight against the disaster. D. The natural disasters cause Afghanistan to be one of the poorest countries. 【答案】1. A　2. B　3. C　4. A 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍阿富汗频发地震，且因外援缩减、难民回流等问题，在灾害面前处境艰难的现状。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Earthquakes are a constant danger in Afghanistan—a country which sits across three geological break lines.(地震在阿富汗是一种常见的危险，这个国家地处三条地质断裂带上。)”可知，地震在阿富汗是常见灾害。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“The impact of foreign aid cuts. Since the Taliban took control in 2021, the international community has reduced much of the economic support which formed the large part of government spending in Afghanistan. Even humanitarian (人道主义的) aid, which generally goes around government institutions, has reduced greatly—from $3.8bn (052.8bn) in 2022 to $767m (05566.6m) this year.(对外援助削减的影响不容忽视。自 2021 年塔利班掌权以来，国际社会大幅削减了此前占阿富汗政府开支很大一部分的经济援助。即便通常绕过政府机构发放的人道主义援助，也出现了大幅缩减 —— 从 2022 年的 38 亿美元（约合 262.8 亿元人民币）降至今年的 7.67 亿美元（约合 556.6 亿元人民币）)”，再结合后文提到医院关闭、民生艰难等内容，可推测阿富汗民众在诸多方面都容易受到伤害。结合“vulnerable”的英文释义为“易受攻击的；易受伤害的”，可知该词此处意为“easily harmed”。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“the international community has reduced much of the economic support which formed the large part of government spending in Afghanistan. Even humanitarian (人道主义的) aid... has reduced greatly(国际社会大幅削减了此前占阿富汗政府开支很大一部分的经济援助，就连人道主义援助也大幅减少)”可知，阿富汗政府以往应对自然灾害主要依靠外部援助。故选C项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“As a result, hundreds of hospitals and local health clinics in the country have been shut this year and related medical posts have been lost. This crisis comes as the country tries to absorb millions of people who escaped when the Taliban took power. More than two million have come back this year, with Pakistan and Iran taking measures to force their return. On arrival, they discover a country where more than half the population requires immediate humanitarian assistance, according to the UN—with millions suffering from lack of food.(因此，该国今年已有数百所医院和地方卫生诊所关闭，相关医疗岗位也随之流失。这场危机恰逢阿富汗正试图接纳数百万在塔利班掌权时逃离的民众之际。今年已有超过 200 万人回国，巴基斯坦和伊朗采取了强制措施遣返他们。联合国称，这些人抵达后发现，这个国家超半数人口需要紧急人道主义援助，数百万人正遭受饥荒之苦。)”可推知，大量民众回流会进一步加重阿富汗本就严峻的危机。故选A项。 Passage 2 （25-26高一上·重庆第一中学校·期中）Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z is often referred to as “digital (数码的) natives”. Therefore, it may come as a surprise that Gen Z is turning away from screens and heading outdoors. From forest bathing to camping trips, more young adults are embracing nature as part of their lives. Digital tiredness is driving change. Gen Z spends more time online than any other generation, with daily screen time averaging 6-9 hours. According to a recent survey by Pew Research Centre, over 60% of Gen Z respondents reported feeling stressed out by the pressures of staying digitally connected. Therefore, nature offers an escape. For Gen Z, being outdoors isn’t just leisure, it’s a form of essential self-care. Surprisingly, the very platforms driving digital tiredness are now fueling nature engagement. Social media is not just part of the problem but it’s also part of the solution. Popular tags such as #Hiking, #IceBathing, #RunningClubs, and #VanLife have received billions of views online. Health and lifestyle influencers share experiences of these activities, transforming the image of nature as desirable and reachable. Although access to nature is still limited by safety concerns, cost, and urban density, Gen Z is adapting as best as they can. From sharing equipment to joining outdoor clubs, they’re finding creative ways to regain access to public spaces. Reconnecting with nature is also driven by environmental values. From ecotourism to zero-waste hiking, Gen Z spends outdoor time with purpose. Gen Z is reshaping global movements, using social media to spread ideas of climate action and redefine sustainable living. This generation is embracing outdoor experiences that are low-cost, low-tech, and deeply fulfilling. Among all these activities, run clubs and social fitness events have taken off in popularity. With a growing number of Gen Z passionate about spending time outdoors, it’s evident that many are turning to nature to restore balance, foster connection, and contribute to a healthier world. 1.What do the numbers in paragraph 2 show? A. Gen Z’s digital overload. B. Gen Z’s preference for screens. C. The necessity of digital connection. D. The phenomenon of online addiction. 2.Which best describes social media’s role for Gen Z? A. Two-sided. B. Up-to-date. C. Problem-causing. D. Space-saving. 3.What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A. Online platforms support ecotourism. B. Gen Z has strong environmental awareness. C. Embracing outdoor activities is challenging. D. Social fitness events require shared equipment. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. From Online to Outdoors: The Call of the Wild B. Beyond the Screen: The Truth of Outdoor Lives C. Gen Z is replacing Screen Time for Green Time D. Social Media is Leading Gen Z to Outdoor Trips 【答案】1. A　2. A　3. B　4. C 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍Z世代虽为数字原住民，却因数字疲劳转向户外，同时借助社交媒体推动自然活动，践行环保理念的趋势。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Gen Z spends more time online than any other generation, with daily screen time averaging 6-9 hours. According to a recent survey by Pew Research Centre, over 60% of Gen Z respondents reported feeling stressed out by the pressures of staying digitally connected. (Z世代比其他任何一代人上网时间都长，日均屏幕使用时长达到6到9小时。根据皮尤研究中心近期的一项调查，超60%的Z世代受访者表示，维持线上社交的压力让他们感到焦虑。)”可知，这些数据体现出Z世代存在数字过度使用的问题。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Surprisingly, the very platforms driving digital tiredness are now fueling nature engagement. Social media is not just part of the problem but it’s also part of the solution. (令人惊讶的是，那些催生数字疲劳的平台如今正推动着人们走进自然。社交媒体不仅是问题的制造者，也是解决方案的一部分。)”可知，社交媒体对Z世代而言具有双面性。故选A项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Reconnecting with nature is also driven by environmental values. From ecotourism to zero-waste hiking, Gen Z spends outdoor time with purpose. Gen Z is reshaping global movements, using social media to spread ideas of climate action and redefine sustainable living. (与自然重新建立联系，同样是由环保价值观驱动的。从生态旅游到零废弃徒步旅行，Z世代的户外活动都带有明确的目的性。Z世代正在重塑全球环保运动，利用社交媒体传播气候行动理念，重新定义可持续生活方式。)”可知，Z世代具备强烈的环保意识。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z is often referred to as “digital (数码的) natives”. Therefore, it may come as a surprise that Gen Z is turning away from screens and heading outdoors. (出生于20世纪90年代中期至21世纪10年代初的Z世代常被称为“数字原住民”。因此，Z世代正远离屏幕、走向户外的现象可能会令人感到意外。)”可知，全文核心是Z世代减少屏幕使用时间，增加户外活动时间，因此“Z世代正用绿色时光取代屏幕时间”概括了文章主题，最适合作为文章标题。故选C项。 Passage 3 （25-26高一上·重庆第一中学校·期中）Weather experts say extreme cold in many parts of the United States this winter has been driven by a polar vortex (涡旋). But what is this weather system and how does it work? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines a polar vortex as a set of powerful westerly winds — not a single storm, but a steady atmospheric pattern, which usually takes shape each year in the Arctic stratosphere, a layer 16 to 48 kilometers above the surface of the northernmost point on Earth, and remains active mainly during the cold winter period. At times, the polar vortex weakens, making cold air masses escape and move south, while pushing warmer air north. This winter, several such events have hit the U.S. and Europe, as Arctic weather forces combined to drive cold air southward. Windchill readings — temperature readings that take into consideration the effects of wind — fell to minus 51 degrees Celsius in the U.S. Midwest, colder than actual air temperatures. The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) warned of possible dangers such as frostbite and hypothermia for unprotected skin, as well as frozen and burst home water pipes due to prolonged cold, adding that most states would face low windchill temperatures, with exceptions including those with milder climates like Hawaii, California and Florida. The midwestern region, covering states such as Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, was expected to be hit the hardest. NOAA notes the polar vortex surrounds not just the Arctic but both of Earth’s poles, strengthening in winter and weakening in summer. About once a year, it weakens further, shifting off the pole or breaking apart, which pushes surface cold air south. NOAA’s models predict low temperatures for states like Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Iowa, as well as Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas. Some storms may also bring heavy snow or flooding. 1.Which of the following is NOAA’s feature of the polar vortex according to NOAA’s definition? A. Strong B. Systemic C. Regular D. Destructive 2.Why are windchill readings mentioned in the passage? A. To explain how Arctic weather forces work. B. To stress the seriousness of the extreme cold. C. To compare temperatures in different U.S. states. D. To show the actual air temperature in the Midwest. 3.What can be learned about the U.S. states affected by low windchill? A. Hawaii will face slight windchill due to its location. B. Midwest states are more easily affected by extreme cold. C. California is likely to experience the coldest temperatures. D. Florida’s climate makes it impossible to have low temperatures. 4.What will the author most probably discuss next? A. The history of polar vortex events in Europe. B. Why California and Florida are less affected by cold. C. NOAA’s plans to improve weather prediction models. D. How to protect oneself from the polar vortex’s harmful effect. 【答案】1. D　2. B　3. B　4. D 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍极涡这一气象系统的定义、运行机制，以及它引发美国冬季极端严寒天气的影响和相关预警。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines a polar vortex as a set of powerful westerly winds — not a single storm, but a steady atmospheric pattern, which usually takes shape each year in the Arctic stratosphere, a layer 16 to 48 kilometers above the surface of the northernmost point on Earth, and remains active mainly during the cold winter period. (美国国家海洋和大气管理局将极涡定义为一股强劲的西风带——它并非单一风暴，而是一种稳定的大气模式，通常每年在北极平流层形成，该层位于地球最北端表面上方16至48公里处，且主要在寒冷的冬季保持活跃。)”可知，NOAA定义的极涡具有强劲、系统性、规律性的特点，破坏性未被提及。故选D项。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) warned of possible dangers such as frostbite and hypothermia for unprotected skin, as well as frozen and burst home water pipes due to prolonged cold, adding that most states would face low windchill temperatures, with exceptions including those with milder climates like Hawaii, California and Florida. (风寒温度——一种计入风的影响的气温读数——在美国中西部降至零下51摄氏度，比实际气温更低。美国国家气象局提醒，裸露的皮肤可能会面临冻伤、体温过低等风险，长时间的严寒还会导致家用水管冻结破裂，并补充称，除夏威夷、加利福尼亚和佛罗里达等气候较为温和的州外，大部分州都将遭遇低温风寒天气。)”可知，文中提及风寒指数是为了强调极端严寒的严重性。故选B项。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The midwestern region, covering states such as Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, was expected to be hit the hardest. (包括堪萨斯州、内布拉斯加州和密苏里州在内的中西部地区预计受影响最为严重。)”可知，美国中西部各州更容易受到极端寒冷天气的影响。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) warned of possible dangers such as frostbite and hypothermia for unprotected skin, as well as frozen and burst home water pipes due to prolonged cold, adding that most states would face low windchill temperatures, with exceptions including those with milder climates like Hawaii, California and Florida. (风寒温度——一种计入风的影响的气温读数——在美国中西部降至零下51摄氏度，比实际气温更低。美国国家气象局提醒，裸露的皮肤可能会面临冻伤、体温过低等风险，长时间的严寒还会导致家用水管冻结破裂，并补充称，除夏威夷、加利福尼亚和佛罗里达等气候较为温和的州外，大部分州都将遭遇低温风寒天气。)”以及第六段中的“NOAA’s models predict low temperatures for states like Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Iowa, as well as Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas. Some storms may also bring heavy snow or flooding. (美国国家海洋和大气管理局的模型预测，俄克拉荷马州、科罗拉多州、伊利诺伊州、爱荷华州以及怀俄明州、蒙大拿州和达科他州将出现低温天气。部分风暴还可能带来强降雪或洪水灾害。)”可知，文章前文重点阐述了极涡带来的低温、严寒及各类灾害风险，按照行文逻辑，接下来最有可能讨论的是如何应对这些风险、保护自身安全的相关内容。故选D项。 麻省理工学院的研究人员发现，使用AI(如ChatGPT)辅助写作会降低学生大脑活跃度和记忆力，可能降低学习效果。 【25-26高一上·山东百师联盟·期中】As more and more students use AI to help with schoolwork, we still aren’t sure about the effect it’s having on learning. To look into this, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) asked 54 people aged 18 to 39 to write three essays (文章) in 20 minutes. One group wrote all three essays with the help of popular AI chatbot ChatGPT. Another group used only the Internet for help, with AI answers turned off. And a third group used no outside sources at all. The essays were on topics about deep thinking, like whether we need to help others in order to be truly happy, or whether books and movies can truly change people’s lives. People taking part wore special headsets that recorded their brains’ electrical activity while they wrote. Those using ChatGPT showed the lowest levels of brain connectivity, while those using only the Internet had greater brain connectivity. Those using no outside sources had the most connectivity. After they’d finished, the ChatGPT group was also the least able to repeat sentences from their essays. Eighteen people were later called back to rewrite one of their essays. This time the groups were changed — those who had used ChatGPT before now had to write with no outside sources, and those who had used no outside sources before could now use ChatGPT. It found that all nine people from the no-outside-sources group could remember all the topics they had written about before. But only three of those who had used ChatGPT could remember all of their topics. And those who had used ChatGPT before still showed weaker brain connectivity even now that they were writing without using any outside sources. The study has not yet been checked by other experts. However, the researchers decided to share their results right away without waiting because of how important the findings may be for children’s education — and they felt the results should be seen as soon as possible. 1.Why did researchers carry out the study? A. To test Internet’s practical value. B. To improve students’ writing skills. C. To know AI’s effect on learning. D. To teach students to use ChatGPT. 2.What made the three groups different from each other? A. The number of essays. B. Sources used for writing. C. Time for writing essays. D. Topics of their essays. 3.What can be found from the further study according to paragraph 4? A. ChatGPT users forgot more topics. B. Internet users wrote better essays. C. No-source users repeated most essays. D. AI users had stronger brain connectivity. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Ways to Use Outside Sources. B. Why AI Is Less Helpful to Students. C. AI Might Decrease Learning Effect. D. How Memory Directly Affects Writing Process. 【答案】1. C　2. B　3. A　4. C 【解析】 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“As more and more students use AI to help with schoolwork, we still aren’t sure about the effect it’s having on learning. (随着越来越多的学生使用AI 来帮助完成作业，我们仍然不确定它对学习的影响。)”和第二段“To look into this, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...(为了研究这个问题，麻省理工学院的研究人员……)”可知，this指代第一段提出的“AI对学习的影响”，因此，该研究目的是了解AI对学习的影响。故选C。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中“One group wrote all three essays with the help of popular AI chatbot ChatGPT. Another group used only the Internet for help, with AI answers turned off. And a third group used no outside sources at all. (一组在流行的AI聊天机器人ChatGPT的帮助下写了全部三篇文章。另一组只使用互联网寻求帮助，关闭AI的回答。第三组则完全不使用任何外部资源。)”可知，这三组的不同之处在于写作时所使用的资料来源。故选B。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段中“It found that all nine people from the no-outside-sources group could remember all the topics they had written about before. But only three of those who had used ChatGPT could remember all of their topics. (研究发现，来自无外部资源组的所有九个人都能记住他们之前写过的所有主题。但在那些使用过ChatGPT的人中，只有三人能记住他们所有的主题。)”可知，从进一步的研究中可以发现，ChatGPT用户忘记了更多的主题。故选A。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据文章第一段“As more and more students use AI to help with schoolwork, we still aren’t sure about the effect it’s having on learning. (随着越来越多的学生使用AI 来帮助完成作业，我们仍然不确定它对学习的影响。)”，第三段“Those using ChatGPT showed the lowest levels of brain connectivity (使用ChatGPT的人表现出最低水平的大脑连接)”和第四段“those who had used ChatGPT before still showed weaker brain connectivity even now that they were writing without using any outside sources. (那些之前使用过ChatGPT的人，即使现在在没有使用任何外部资源的情况下写作，仍然表现出较弱的大脑连接。)”可知，文章围绕“AI对学习的影响”展开，通过研究，发现使用AI(如ChatGPT)可能会降低学习效果，影响大脑活动和记忆力。C项“AI可能会降低学习效果”准确概括了这一核心内容。故选C。 2 / 24 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $