Unit 2 Making a Better World（单元阅读精练）英语新教材北师大版九年级下册

Unit 2 Making a Better World 单元阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文 阅读 Passage1 阅读理解 议论文 255 以“小行动汇聚大改变”为论点，说明志愿服务与日常善举如何改善社区，呼吁普通人从今天做起。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 214 从出行、居家两方面介绍低碳生活的具体做法，说明绿色生活不是放弃舒适，而是更明智地使用资源。 实战 演练 Passage1 完形填空 记叙文 403 讲述志愿者Isabel在飓风来临前冷静应对、转移并解救小鸟的故事，展现勇气与责任。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 295 介绍2023年中央一号文件提出的九项任务，重点说明保障粮食安全与防止返贫等举措。 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 308 以浙江下姜村为例，讲述乡村振兴给住房、交通和旅游带来的巨大变化。 Passage4 阅读理解 图表调查报告 158 由印度人口将超中国引入，说明低出生率与老龄化现状，以及我国三孩政策与配套支持。 Passage5 阅读理解 说明文 267 介绍“中华水塔”三江源的重要生态地位，以及藏羚羊从被盗猎到数量回升的保护成效。 Passage6 阅读理解 议论文 445 借“棉花糖实验”与亚里士多德的观点，论证延迟满足对成功与幸福的意义。 Passage7 阅读理解 说明文 232 介绍上海普陀区一家专为老年人设计的用品店，用适老产品帮助老人独立生活。 Passage8 阅读理解 说明文 327 讲述青海塔拉沙漠借光伏电站与“光伏羊”模式，实现发电、治沙与牧民增收。 Passage9 阅读理解 说明文 306 介绍丝绸之路的路线、贸易内容与运输方式，说明其在东西方交流中的重要作用。 Passage10 阅读理解 说明文 323 以李宁等品牌为例，介绍国潮兴起的背景、表现与意义。 Passage11 阅读理解 议论文 452 论述面对选择时的两条道路，说明延迟满足虽痛苦却能带来长远收获。 Passage12 阅读理解 议论文 271 介绍中国抗击新冠疫情的努力与成效，以及疫情中展现的民族精神。 Passage13 阅读理解 议论文 303 说明AI是实用工具，但在情感、创造力和判断力上无法真正取代人类。 Passage14 阅读理解 议论文 303 从无情感、缺创造力、无是非判断三方面，论证人工智能不能取代人类。 Passage15 阅读理解 说明文 344 介绍神舟十三号发射、航天员在轨任务及其意义，展现中国航天成就。 Passage1 Small Acts, Big Changes English 中文翻译 A better world does not appear overnight. It is built by millions of small acts that happen every day. When you help an old neighbour carry her bags, or spend an afternoon cleaning a park, you are already making your community a kinder place. 一个更美好的世界不会一夜之间出现，它是由每天发生的千千万万个小行动构建起来的。当你帮老邻居提东西，或用一个下午打扫公园时，你已经在让自己的社区变得更友善了。 Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to start. You do not need special skills or a lot of money. A middle school student can read to younger children, collect books for a village library, or visit a nursing home with classmates. What matters is not how big the act is, but whether you keep doing it. 志愿服务是最容易开始的途径之一。你不需要特殊技能，也不需要很多钱。一名中学生可以为更小的孩子读书，为乡村图书馆募集图书，或者和同学一起去养老院探望老人。重要的不是行动有多大，而是能否坚持下去。 Small acts also spread. When people see someone picking up litter, they often follow. A single volunteer may soon become a whole team. In this way, one person's good habit can slowly change the air of a whole neighbourhood. 小行动还会传播。当人们看到有人在捡垃圾时，他们常常也会跟着做。一个志愿者可能很快变成一整支队伍。就这样，一个人的好习惯可以慢慢改变整个社区的风气。 Of course, big problems like pollution and poverty need governments and scientists. But that does not mean ordinary people should wait. Everyone can play a part, and together these parts add up to real change. A better world is not a dream for the future; it is something we build today, one small act at a time. 当然，污染和贫困这样的大问题需要政府和科学家来解决。但这并不意味着普通人只能等待。每个人都能出一份力，而这些力量汇聚起来就是真正的改变。更美好的世界不是对未来的梦想，而是我们用一个个小行动在今天就建造起来的东西。 You do not have to wait until you grow up to begin. A class can adopt a nearby street and clean it once a month. A family can save old clothes for people in need. These habits may look small, but they teach us that helping others is not a special event — it is a way of life. 你不必等到长大才开始。一个班级可以认领附近的一条街道，每月打扫一次；一个家庭可以把旧衣物留给需要的人。这些习惯看似微小，却教会我们：帮助他人不是某个特别的活动，而是一种生活方式。 【长难句分析】 1. 原句：A better world does not appear overnight. It is built by millions of small acts that happen every day. 翻译：一个更美好的世界不会一夜之间出现，它是由每天发生的千千万万个小行动构建起来的。 重点：被动语态 is built by；that 引导定语从句修饰 small acts；overnight 作副词，意为“一夜之间”。 2. 原句：What matters is not how big the act is, but whether you keep doing it. 翻译：重要的不是行动有多大，而是你能否坚持下去。 重点：What matters 为主语从句；not...but... 连接两个表语从句 how big... 与 whether...；keep doing sth. 表示“坚持做某事”。 3. 原句：A better world is not a dream for the future; it is something we build today, one small act at a time. 翻译：更美好的世界不是对未来的梦想，而是我们今天就一点点建造起来的东西。 重点：分号连接两个并列分句；something 后接省略 that 的定语从句；one small act at a time 作方式状语。 【重难词汇梳理】 1. overnight /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt/ adv. 一夜之间 6. spread /spred/ v. 传播 2. volunteer /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ n. & v. 志愿者；自愿做 7. litter /ˈlɪtə(r)/ n. 垃圾 3. community /kəˈmjuːnəti/ n. 社区 8. neighbourhood /ˈneɪbəhʊd/ n. 街区，社区 4. collect /kəˈlekt/ v. 收集，募集 9. pollution /pəˈluːʃn/ n. 污染 5. matter /ˈmætə(r)/ v. 要紧，有关系 10. ordinary /ˈɔːdnri/ adj. 普通的 Passage2 A Greener Way to Live English 中文翻译 Many people want to protect the environment but feel that one person can do little. In fact, a greener life starts with the choices we make every day — what we buy, how we travel and how we use energy at home. 许多人都想保护环境，却觉得一个人做不了什么。事实上，更环保的生活始于我们每天做出的选择——买什么、怎样出行，以及在家里怎样使用能源。 Transport is a good place to begin. For short trips, walking or cycling is not only clean but also good exercise. For longer journeys, buses and underground trains carry many people at once, so they produce much less pollution per person than private cars. 交通是一个很好的起点。短途出行时，步行或骑车不仅清洁，而且是有益的锻炼。较长距离出行时，公交车和地铁一次能载很多人，因此人均产生的污染比私家车少得多。 At home, small habits matter too. Turning off lights when you leave a room, taking shorter showers and sorting waste all save resources. Repairing a broken chair instead of throwing it away keeps useful materials out of the rubbish bin. 在家里，小习惯同样重要。离开房间时关灯、缩短洗澡时间、进行垃圾分类，都能节约资源。把坏了的椅子修好而不是扔掉，可以让有用的材料不进入垃圾桶。 These choices may seem unimportant, but they add up. If every family in a city saved a little water and electricity, the total would be huge. A green life is not about giving up comfort; it is about using what we have more wisely. 这些选择也许看起来无关紧要，但它们会累积起来。如果一座城市的每个家庭都节约一点水和电，总数将非常可观。绿色生活并不是要放弃舒适，而是更明智地使用我们所拥有的东西。 Food is another place to think about. Buying only what we can finish keeps good food out of the bin, and eating more vegetables is healthier for us and for the planet. Small choices like these, made by millions of people, can change the world. 食物是另一个值得考虑的地方。只买能吃完的量，可以让好好的食物不进入垃圾桶；多吃蔬菜对我们和地球都更健康。像这样的小选择，由千千万万人一起做出，就能改变世界。 【长难句分析】 1. 原句：For longer journeys, buses and underground trains carry many people at once, so they produce much less pollution per person than private cars. 翻译：较长距离出行时，公交车和地铁一次能载很多人，因此人均产生的污染比私家车少得多。 重点：so 引导结果状语从句；much 修饰比较级 less；per person 意为“人均”。 2. 原句：Repairing a broken chair instead of throwing it away keeps useful materials out of the rubbish bin. 翻译：把坏了的椅子修好而不是扔掉，可以让有用的材料不进入垃圾桶。 重点：动名词短语 Repairing... 作主语；instead of 为介词短语，后接动名词；keep...out of... 意为“使……不进入……”。 3. 原句：A green life is not about giving up comfort; it is about using what we have more wisely. 翻译：绿色生活并不是要放弃舒适，而是更明智地使用我们所拥有的东西。 重点：be about doing sth. 表示“关乎做某事”；what we have 为宾语从句；not...; it is... 构成对比结构。 【重难词汇梳理】 1. environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ n. 环境 6. sort /sɔːt/ v. 分类 2. transport /ˈtrænspɔːt/ n. 交通 7. rubbish /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ n. 垃圾 3. cycling /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/ n. 骑车 8. repair /rɪˈpeə(r)/ v. 修理 4. pollution /pəˈluːʃn/ n. 污染 9. electricity /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/ n. 电 5. resource /rɪˈsɔːs/ n. 资源 10. comfort /ˈkʌmfət/ n. 舒适 Passage1 Isabel was tired of filling paper into folders (文件夹) at the Gateway Nature Center’s office. She wanted badly to work with birds. But her mom, Mrs. Moreno, who was the center’s director, said Isabel was too young, “I know more about 1 than almost anyone here,” she sighed (叹气). She had never been good at speaking up for herself, and who would listen to a shy seventh grader anyway? Amy, another volunteer, older than Isabel, suddenly broke in. “They, Isabel, I’ve got a job for you,” she barked (厉声发令) like she owned the place, 2 a hand on Isabel’s shoulder. Isabel willed herself to remain still. Just then, Isabel’s mother rushed in with Mr. Garza, the guardian. “The hurricane (飓风) is coming,” Mrs. Moreno reported. “We may get some heavy winds. I need you girls to help Mr. Garza get the storm shutters (防风窗) down.” Isabel felt excited to have the 3 to finally help the birds. Mrs. Moreno had to go down because The Gulf Shore Preserve (海湾海岸保护区) needed help preparing for the storm. “Girls, stay with Mr. Garza after you get the storm shutters down. And Amy, call me if there are any problems,” she 4 . Mr. Garza and the girls worked quickly. When Mr. Garza found a weather report on the computer, a worried look 5 his face. “A storm is heading our way,” he announced. “We’re in for some flooding.” Amy called Isabel’s mother, but she sounded 6 when she hung up. “They’re stuck because of the flood! What do we do?” she cried. Mr. Garza and Amy seemed anxious at first. After silently considering the dilemma (困境), Isabel pulled herself together and said calmly, “We should move the birds to the reptile house (爬虫屋). It’s on higher ground.” They hurried to carry the cages up. The hawks (老鹰) beat their wings when they felt the wind. Isabel spoke softly to them, and they soon grew calmer. Amy watched in amaze. Just as the water in the bird house had risen to their knees, they finished 7 the birds. At last, Mrs. Moreno finally returned to the center after several hours. Mr. Garza told her Isabel’s cool thinking had saved the birds. Mrs. Moreno looked at her daughter 8 . “How did you get such confidence and courage?” “I’m not sure. All I could think about was how scared the birds must have felt in their cages.” “I’m proud of you, Isabel,” said Mrs. Moreno. “I guess I’m proud of myself, Mom!” 1．A．cages B．computers C．wings D．birds 2．A．giving B．raising C．planting D．waving 3．A．opportunity B．confidence C．courage D．ability 4．A．directed B．discussed C．argued D．reported 5．A．made B．crossed C．lit D．cleaned 6．A．calm B．scared C．excited D．angry 7．A．comforting B．freeing C．feeding D．moving 8．A．silently B．seriously C．admiringly D．coldly Passage2 On Feb. 13 China released（发布）its “No. 1 central document(中央一号文件）” for 2023. It lists nine tasks for comprehensively promoting rural vitalization (全面促进乡村振兴) this year, Xinhua reported. For 20 years in a row, China’s first policy statement has focused on agriculture(农业)and rural areas.   For the first time, the idea of building a strong agricultural country was seen in the No. 1 central document. The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China put forward the idea of moving faster to build up China’s strength in agriculture. Now the document brings specific measures (措施) to make it come true, experts said. The first most important is to ensure (确保) food security. China’s grain output (粮食产量) has reached above 650 billion kilograms for eight years in a row, according to Tang Renjian, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部部长). However, with a growing population and more consumption (消费), the need for grain is still growing. And the uncertain global agricultural trade makes it harder to ensure food supply, Tang said. China will protect its planting area while increasing production levels. The document has shown specific ways to protect fields such as banning(禁止）the stealing of black soil（黑土）and stopping catching earthworms (蚯蚓) with electricity. It also encourages projects to increase the yields (产量) of soybeans（大豆）and corn, and develop smart facilities (设施) in farming. Another highlight (亮点) of the document is to ensure no large-scale return to poverty(贫穷）. How to increase farmers’ income（收入）is always a central task in agriculture, said Wu Hongyao, an officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. China will work hard to develop business and help workers keep their jobs. More than 60 percent of the central government subsidies (补贴) for rural vitalization are used to develop local business, according to the document. Over 30 million people who have shaken off poverty will get jobs, too. 9．What idea was seen in the No. 1 central document for the first time? A．Protecting planting area. B．Building a strong agricultural country. C．Increasing production levels. 10．What does the underlined phrase “food security” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．粮食安全 B．食品生产 C．食品质量 11．How will our country help farmers to increase their income according to the document? A．Catch earthworms with electricity. B．Steal black soil. C．Develop local business. 12．How many specific ways to protect fields are mentioned in Paragraph 4? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. Passage3 With rural revitalization (乡村振兴) and the fast development of economy (经济) and technology, many Chinese villages have changed a lot. Xiajiang Village in Zhejiang Province is a good example. It has turned from a quiet and poor place into a modern and lively one, especially in housing and travelling. In the past, villagers in Xiajiang Village lived in old houses made of wood and mud (泥). The walls were thin, so the houses were cold in winter and hot in summer. There were no clean toilets, and people had to carry water from a river far away every day. Life was hard and inconvenient. Now, with government support and more money from the growing economy, these old houses are gone. New houses stand in rows in Xiajiang Village, with bright rooms and clean yards. They use clean energy for lighting and heating, which helps reduce pollution. Villagers in Xiajiang Village now live comfortably and safely. Travelling in Xiajiang Village has improved greatly too. Years ago, the village only had narrow dirt roads. When it rained, the roads became dirty. Villagers walked or rode bikes to the town, which took several hours. Selling produce was difficult because of bad roads. Today, wide new roads connect Xiajiang Village to the city. Buses run four times a day, and many families in the village have their own cars. More tourists come to visit Xiajiang Village and local farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables to big cities quickly. New ways of travelling bring more jobs and money to Xiajiang Village. These changes in Xiajiang Village take place because of rural revitalization. It gives the village support and money. Economy provides enough money for building houses and roads, while technology makes life easier and smarter. Xiajiang Village is becoming richer and more beautiful. It is believed that all Chinese villages will have a bright future. 13．What’s the characteristic of the new houses in Xiajiang Village? A．They are usually built in a circle. B．They are made of stone and wood. C．They are environmentally friendly. D．They are joined to a river far away. 14．How does the writer describe travelling in Paragraph 3? A．By showing reasons and results. B．By showing experiences and feelings. C．By comparing the past with the present. D．By comparing advantages with disadvantages. 15．What leads to the increase in tourists to Xiajiang Village? A．Its beautiful view. B．Its perfect position. C．Its new technology. D．Its improved traffic. 16．Which can be the best title (标题) for the text? A．From Mud to Hope B．Fast Travel, Slow Life C．From Home to Traffic D．Small House, Big Village Passage4 In 2023, India might have a larger population than China. That means the Earth is getting more crowded because there will be more people in the world. However, the growth may not last forever. Low birth rate(率) While the global population is still growing, its growth rate is at its slowest since 1950 because of fewer babies. It’s reported that fertility has greatly fallen in recent years in many countries and areas. More older people A low birth rate means fewer young people to care for the growing aging population worldwide. By 2025, the world should expect to see far more people with gray hair living longer. China recorded 10.62 million births in 2021, a drop of 11.5 percent from 12 million in 2020. China’s population growth is set to turn negative (负的) by 2025. In a major push to deal with the problem, the government said on May 31, 2021 that all families can have up to three children. It introduced a number of supportive ways to encourage births. Housing Families with more than one child are more likely to get public rental housing. Work Companies may give workers time to send and pick up children from school. Education Kindergartens should receive younger children aged 2—3. Normally they only receive children older than age 3. Baby care rooms Public areas shall build more baby care rooms for mothers to feed their babies or change diapers (尿布). 17．Which country of the following might have the largest population in 2023? A．China. B．The US. C．India. D．Pakistan. 18．The underlined word “fertility” probably means “________” in Chinese. A．人口老龄 B．人口生育 C．人口红利 D．人口普查 19．From the last paragraph, what do we know about supportive ways? A．Families with no child are more likely to get public rental housing. B．Kindergartens should receive younger children aged 3—4. C．Public areas will build more baby care rooms for mothers. D．Companies must give workers money to send and pick up children from school. 20．The passage may come from ________. A．a newspaper B．a dictionary C．a storybook D．an advertisement Passage5 If you have ever been to Qinghai, you may get the sense of water falling from the sky. In the south of Qinghai Province lies Sanjiangyuan, the meeting place of waters that give birth to the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Lancang River, which is known to the world as the Mekong (湄公河). Each year, Sanjiangyuan sends nearly 60 billion cubic metres of clean fresh water to 18 provinces in China and 5 other countries. It is the lifeline of hundreds of millions of people. For much of China, it is a main water source and is called the “Water-Tower of the Nation”. As the saying goes, “When Sanjiangyuan sneezes (打喷嚏), the Yangtze and the Yellow River catch a cold.” But this land is rich not only in water. Rising at an average (平均的) height of 3,500 to 4,800 metres, Sanjiangyuan rests in the heart of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原)—the Roof of the World. It is the highest place on Earth where so many living things can be found. Here, nature protects some of its most precious forms of life. However, this area was once in danger from poaching (非法捕猎). The Tibetan antelope (藏羚羊) suffered the most, with numbers falling sharply from around 200,000 to fewer than 20,000. To save Sanjiangyuan and Tibetan antelope, people took effective actions. The government made strict laws against poaching and built nature reserves (保护区), while volunteers helped protect animals. As a result, the numbers of the Tibetan antelope are rising, and the beautiful land is well protected. Remember, our efforts today will keep the “Water Tower of the Nation” alive for tomorrow. So let’s learn to be responsible guardians of our planet. 21．What is Sanjiangyuan mainly described as in Paragraph 1? A．The birthplace of three big rivers. B．A famous tourist attraction. C．The highest plateau in China. 22．What does the underlined phrase “catch a cold” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Make people feel sick. B．Experience colder weather. C．Have serious water problems. 23．What caused the number of Tibetan antelope to drop? A．Climate change. B．Animal hunting. C．Water pollution. 24．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To suggest visiting Sanjiangyuan. B．To call for environmental protection. C．To introduce nature reserves in Qinghai. Passage6 Are you avoiding pain or living with a purpose? There are two paths we can take in any given situation: One is the path of avoiding pain at the moment, and the other is the more difficult path of delaying (推迟) pleasure for a bigger purpose. Some people don’t see the value in having patience during difficult times or working towards a goal. They would rather buy the latest, greatest cellphone than save for retirement (退休). We often make our life choices according to how we can avoid pain at the moment and, in doing so, fail to see that the path of delaying gratification (满足) is sometimes where the real solutions to our problems lie. Studies show that delaying gratification is one of the most effective personal qualities of successful people. People who learn how to manage their needs that need to be satisfied at the moment thrive (蓬勃发展) more in their careers, relationships and health than people who give in to them. A well-known study conducted at Stanford University in the 1960s explains a lot about why it’s beneficial to delay gratification. In the study, children were placed in a room with one marshmallow on a plate. The leading researcher gave the children an easy instruction: You can eat the marshmallow now, or wait 15 minutes and receive two marshmallows. The researchers found that the children who were able to wait for the second marshmallow without eating the first one scored higher on standardized tests, had better health, and were less likely to have behavior problems. Consider the result of this study, and think about yourself and your actions. Are you able to wait for things you really want, even if it involves giving up pleasure and satisfaction now? Do you make decisions based on your life purpose or on what feels good now? Do you sometimes give up too soon? Can you think of a time when you successfully completed a difficult task? How did it make you feel about yourself? What were the results of waiting? Delaying gratification isn’t a new concept. Back in 300 BC, Aristotle saw that the reason why so many people were unhappy was that they confused pleasure with true happiness. True happiness, according to Aristotle, is about developing habits and surrounding yourself with people who grow your soul (灵魂). This allows you to move towards your greatest natural ability. True happiness needs delaying pleasure, and putting in the time, discipline and patience required to achieve a goal instead of feeling good now. A life of purposes, aligned (保持一致) with the pursuit of true happiness, creates real joy. It keeps your happiness pretty steady (稳定的) throughout your life. So, which path would you like to take? 25．People who delay gratification will probably ________. A．avoid pain and give up at the moment B．work hard patiently for a bigger goal C．fail to see where the real solutions to their problems lie D．fail easily in their careers, relationships and health 26．Why does the writer mention the well-known study in Paragraph 4? A．To show children’s different choices. B．To tell readers the study was a very scientific one. C．To prove the value of putting off gratification. D．To explain why some children were more successful. 27．The writer probably agrees that ________. A．a purposeful life can bring us real joy B．pleasure helps us to make correct decisions C．pleasure plays a key role in a life of purposes D．true happiness is about avoiding pain at the moment 28．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To encourage us to delay pleasure for a bigger purpose. B．To explain the meanings of pleasure and true happiness. C．To compare two different paths to a life of purposes. D．To discuss the good effects of delaying gratification. Passage7 A new 1,200-square-meter store in Shanghai’s Putuo district is becoming a big hit with the city’s seniors. Since opening in late 2024, the Shanghai Modern Aging Store has seen booming (蓬勃发展的) sales. Many visitors, some even in their 90s, travel across the city with newspaper clippings (剪报) in hand to find it. This special shop is designed just for older people, helping them find tools and gadgets (小装置) that make their daily lives easier and more comfortable. Inside, the store looks like a real home. There are “model rooms” where seniors can test special beds and toilets that help reduce knee pain. One of the most exciting sections features (以……为特色) “exoskeleton robots”. These are smart machines people wear to help them walk more easily. Because many seniors find it hard to buy technology online, the store has friendly staff to show them exactly how everything works. This way, they can try things on and make sure they are happy before buying. The store isn’t just about high-tech robots. It also sells simple things that are hard to find elsewhere. For example, 75-year-old Lin Lan visited to find warm pants that weren’t just for “young people”. Experts say this store is important because over 37% of Shanghai’s residents (居民) are now over 60 years old. By providing a place to touch, feel, and test products, the city is helping its older citizens stay independent, active, and connected to the modern world. 29．How do many elderly people find the special aging store? A．They learn about it from TV news. B．They follow the online introduction. C．They go there with newspaper clippings. 30．Why is the store popular among the old? A．It offers enough space to the old. B．It provides things in need for them . C．It is widely advertised in the newspapers. 31．What can we know from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A．The store’s service is in great need and meaningful. B．Shanghai has the largest number of seniors in China. C．Seniors in Shanghai are more independent than those in other cities. 32．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．A Special Store for Seniors in Shanghai B．A High-Tech Helper for Seniors in Shanghai C．A Comfortable Home for Seniors in Shanghai Passage8 In the past, the Tala Desert in Qinghai was described by the saying, “When the wind blows, stones roll and no grass grows.” Covering more than 600 square kilometers, 98.5% of this empty land has turned into desert. Almost nothing could live there. Yet, because it receives plenty of sunlight, this “lifeless place” was chosen as the site for one of China’s biggest solar power stations. In 2012, the first sets of solar panels (太阳能板) were set up. They were only meant to collect sunlight to produce electricity, but something unexpected happened for the environment. The panels worked like large sunshades. They reduced direct sunlight, slowed down wind erosion (侵蚀), and helped the soil keep its moisture. In just a few years, plant coverage increased from less than 2% to 80%. However, new problems soon arose. The rapidly growing grass started to block sunlight from reaching the panels. This reduced electricity production and raised the risk of fires. Using chemical weed killers damaged the weak ecosystem, and asking people to cut the grass cost millions of yuan every year. Then, a local herder (牧民) half-jokingly suggested, “Why not let sheep eat the grass?” In 2016, 600 Tibetan sheep officially “started working.” They ate the grass under the panels, keeping it short and improving the soil with their waste. In return, the sheep grew healthier. The herders voluntarily joined the project and even formed a small group to take turns managing the areas, making sure the grass and sheep stay in balance. This created a lasting system of “solar power above, sheep below.” The power station saved on cleaning costs, herders made more money, and the land became healthier. Today, the Tala Desert now supplies over 100 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually and the number of sheep has increased to over 20,000, creating millions of yuan in value every year. The tale of the “photovoltaic sheep” (光伏羊) shows that when humans cooperate with nature instead of fighting it, even the toughest desert can glow with the hope of sustainable development (可持续发展). 33．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A．To introduce the problem in the desert. B．To provide the background for the solar project. C．To show the view of the Tala Desert. D．To explain how solar energy works. 34．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．The fast-growing grass helped increase electricity production. B．A local scientist first thought of letting sheep eat the grass. C．Using chemical weed killers was useful and helpful. D．Asking people to cut grass cost a great deal of money. 35．What are the achievements of the whole project? ①It generates tons of clean electricity. ②It stopped the wind from blowing in the desert. ③It greatly improved the local environment. ④It helps the local herders to raise sheep. A．①②④ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①②③ 36．What can we infer from the text? A．Local herders supported the project and took part in it actively. B．The project will be widely used in all deserts around China. C．The main goal of the solar power station was to improve the environment. D．The success of the “photovoltaic sheep” project only happened by chance. Passage9 The Silk Road (丝绸之路) is neither an actual road nor a single route (路线). The term instead refers to a network of routes used by traders for more than 1,500 years, which went from China to Eastern Europe. The Silk Road went along the northern borders of China, through India, and Persia and ended up in Eastern Europe near today’s Türkiye and the Mediterranean Sea. It was called the Silk Road because one of the major traded products was silk cloth from China. Besides silk, the Chinese also exported (出口) tea, salt, sugar, porcelain, and spices. Most of what was traded was expensive luxury goods. This was because it was a long trip and merchants (商人) didn’t have a lot of room for goods. They imported, or bought, goods like cotton, ivory, wool, gold, and silver. Merchants traveled in large caravans (车队). They would have many guards with them. Traveling in this way helped in defending from bandits (土匪). Camels were popular animals for transport because much of the route was through dry and harsh land. Although there had been some trade between China and the rest of the world for some time, the silk trade was significantly expanded (发展) by the Han Dynasty. Later, under the rule of the Yuan Dynasty, set up by Kublai Khan of the Mongols, trade from China along the Silk Road would reach its peak. During this time the Mongols controlled a significant portion (部分) of the trade route, enabling Chinese merchants to travel safely. The Silk Road was important because it helped to generate trade between a number of different kingdoms and empires. This helped for ideas, culture, inventions, and unique products to spread across much of the settled world. The Silk Road was over 4,000 miles long. There wasn’t just one route, but many routes. Some were shorter, but more dangerous. Others took longer, but were safer. 37．Along the Silk Road, the Chinese traded these goods EXCEPT ________. A．salt, sugar and tea B．spices and porcelain C．oil, wood and paper D．cotton, ivory and wool 38．The underlined part “in this way” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________. A．in a big group like a caravan B．by going through the dry land C．without any guards D．on the back of a camel 39．What’s the fifth paragraph mainly about? A．The history of the Silk Road. B．The importance of the Silk Road. C．The reason for being called the Silk Road. D．The interesting facts about the Silk Road. 40．Which of the following can best describe the Silk Road? A．A trade route between India and Europe. B．A number of trade routes going between China and Eastern Europe. C．A short road covered with silk between China and Türkiye. D．A paved highway used by the ancient Chinese emperors. Passage10 Walking around the city, you will see girls wearing hanfu on the underground or people wearing T-shirts with Chinese characters in the streets. A new trend (趋势) is getting popular in China. It is guochao or China-Chic. Guochao adds traditional Chinese culture into products, and it shows the rising of China’s native fashion. Guochao got people’s attention in 2018. Before that, the market was controlled by foreign companies. There were few Chinese brands (品牌). In the past, to win the market share, many brands followed the footsteps of these western brands and some of the Chinese brands even used the English names. In 2018, Chinese sportswear Li-Ning made changes to the situation. It introduced its Wu Dao collection to the world. The collection not only looked fashionable but also included elements of traditional Chinese culture. It quickly caught people’s attention at home and abroad. It created amazing sales. Later, many Chinese brands, from food, drinks and clothing to mobile phones and cars, started to add Chinese culture to their products. Even the film and music industries made every effort to create Chinese styles. “We want our products to be the ones that young people would like to share,” they said. These brands got what they wanted. Young people gradually changed their attention from western culture to guochao. They accepted it with pleasure. What’s more, they started to develop their interest in traditional Chinese art and literature. Now they wear traditional clothes, practice Chinese calligraphy (书法) and play Chinese musical instruments. Some of them are working together to spread Chinese culture to people around the world. At the same time, people of different ages start to choose products “made in China”. According to a survey, 68% of Chinese people prefer Chinese brands. Among them, 62% say they are open to international brands, but local brands remain the first choice. No matter how guochao develops, there is one thing that won’t change — People’s confidence in our country’s development and culture is growing. 41．From Paragraph 1, who DOESN’T follow the trend of guochao? A．Li Meng, a girl who wears the traditional clothes which were popular in Han Dynasty B．Sun Yue, a student performing a piece of music by erhu. C．Hu Ming, a boy carrying a handbag with the picture of the famous poet Li Bai. 42．According to the passage, why did many Chinese brands use some English names in the past? A．Because the English names were very fashionable. B．Because the English names were easy to remember. C．Because they wanted to sell more products. 43．What does the underlined word “elements” mean in Chinese in Paragraph 2? A．结构 B．元素 C．发展 44．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To introduce some Chinese brands and western brands to people. B．To call on more and more people to love our traditional culture. C．To tell us that a new kind of fashion called guochao is becoming popular in China. Passage11 Are you avoiding pain or living with purpose? There are two paths we can take in any given situation: one is the path of avoiding pain in the moment, and the other is the more difficult path of delaying (推迟) pleasure for a bigger purpose. Some people don’t see the value in having patience during difficult times or working toward a goal; they want to lose the weight now and would rather buy the latest, greatest cell phone than save for retirement (退休). We often make our life choices according to how we can avoid pain in the moment and, in doing so, fail to see that the path of delayed gratification (满足) is sometimes where the real solutions to our problems lie. Studies show that delayed gratification is one of the most effective personal qualities of successful people. People who learn how to manage their need to be satisfied in the moment thrive (蓬勃发展) more in their careers, relationships and health than people who give in to it. A well-known study conducted at Stanford University in the 1960s explains a lot about why it’s beneficial to delay gratification. In the study, children were placed in a room with one marshmallow on a plate. The lead researcher gave the children an easy instruction: You can eat the marshmallow now, or wait 15 minutes and receive two marshmallows. The researchers found that the children who were able to wait for the second marshmallow without eating the first one scored higher on standardized tests, had better health, and were less likely to have behavior problems. Consider the results of this study, and think about yourself and your actions. Are you able to wait for things you really want, even if it involves giving up pleasure and satisfaction now? Do you make decisions based on your life purpose or on what feels good now? Do you sometimes give up too soon? Can you think of a time when you successfully completed a difficult task? How did it make you feel about yourself? What were the results of waiting? Delaying gratification isn’t a new concept. Back in 300 B．C．, Aristotle saw that the reason why so many people were unhappy was that they confused pleasure for true happiness. True happiness, according to Aristotle, is about developing habits and surrounding yourself with people who grow your soul (灵魂). This allows you to move toward your greatest natural ability. True happiness needs delaying pleasure, and putting in the time, discipline and patience required to achieve a goal instead of feeling good now. A life of purpose, aligned (保持一致) with the seeking of true happiness, creates real joy. It keeps your happiness meter pretty steady (稳定的) throughout your life. So, which path would you like to take? 45．People who delay gratification will probably ________. A．avoid pain and give up in the moment B．work hard patiently for a bigger goal C．fail to see where the real solutions to their problems lie D．succeed easily in their careers, relationships and health 46．Why does the writer mention the well-known study in Paragraph 5? A．To show children’s different choices. B．To tell readers the study was very scientific. C．To prove the value of putting off gratification. D．To explain why some children were more successful. 47．The writer probably agrees that ________. A．a purposeful life can bring us real joy B．pleasure helps us to make correct decisions C．pleasure plays a key role in a life of purpose D．true happiness is about avoiding pain in the moment 48．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To encourage us to delay pleasure for a bigger purpose. B．To explain the meanings of pleasure and true happiness. C．To compare two different paths to a life of purpose. D．To discuss the good effects of delayed gratification. Passage12 [1]On March 10, 2020, President Xi Jinping made the remark(谈论)during his inspection tour to Wuhan, capital of Hubei province. [2]Although the we have made progress in the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus outbreak(新冠肺炎的爆发)，it is still the most important task. In Hubei and Wuhan the spread of the novel coronavirus has been controlled in part. [3]Xi also encouraged local residents and front-line workers to make prevention and control efforts to defend(保卫)Hubei and Wuhan and fight for victory in the war against the disease. He praised local medical workers, medical teams from other provinces, People's Liberation Army leaders and soldiers, community workers, police officers, officials and volunteers for their bravery and hard work in the prevention and control of the disease. [4]The positive trend(积极地趋势)in preventing and controlling the novel coronavirus outbreak could not be achieved without the hard efforts of the people of Wuhan, Xi said. Wuhan people have developed the spirit of China, as well as the Chinese people's love for the family and the nation, which makes them thick and thin. They will be remembered in history for the final victory against the disease and the whole Party and nation are deeply moved by Wuhan people. [5] Xi went straight to Huoshenshan Hospital immediately after his arrival in Wuhan on Tuesday morning. The hospital was built in just 10 days, which has 1000 beds to treat the patients. After leaving the hospital, Xi went to the Donghti Xincheng residential community(居民社区)and greeted people who were quarantined in their homes(居家隔离). He pointed that the needs of people should be met in time, especially the elderly, children, poor families and disabled people. 49．What is the most important task in Wuhan and Hubei now? A．The prevention and control of the novel coronavirus outbreak. B．Stabilizing the situation(维护社会稳定). C．Develop social economy(发展社会经济). D．Getting medical help from other provinces. 50．What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us? A．Wuhan people will be remembered because of the victory against the disease. B．Wuhan people have made great contributions(贡献)in preventing and controlling the disease. C．It is the love for the family and the nation that makes people get through the hard time. D．We have made great progress in defend Wuhan and Hubei and fight for victory in the war against the disease. 51．What does the word "immediately" in Paragraph 5 probably means? A．突然地 B．秘密地 C．毫不拖延地 D．安全地 52．Which of the following is NOT true? A．On Tuesday morning Xi went to Huoshenshan Hospital after his arrival in Wuhan. B．Medical help form other provinces were offered to Wuhan and Hubei unselfishly(无私地). C．The government should meet the needs of people who are already in trouble in time. D．In Hubei and Wuhan the spread of the novel coronavirus has been controlled completely. Passage13 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a common tool in our daily lives. From helping us draw and write to finding answers in seconds, AI is getting smarter every day. With its rapid development, some people worry that AI might one day take over human jobs and even replace (替代) humans in many areas. However, I believe AI will never truly replace humans. Here are several reasons to support this view. First of all, AI doesn’t have feelings. It can generate a beautiful painting in just a few seconds, but it does so without any feeling. It does not experience joy, sadness, or love while creating. Human art, on the other hand, is full of emotion. Only humans can truly express what is in their hearts, and only humans can care for others in a deep and meaningful way. Secondly, humans are naturally creative. We can think in new ways and come up with original (独创的) ideas. AI, by contrast, can only work with the data (数据) it has been given. It learns from what we teach it and cannot produce anything truly new or original. Human imagination allows us to dream, explore, and innovate in ways that machines simply cannot. Third, humans have the ability to tell right from wrong. We make decisions based on values, morals and empathy (价值观、道德和同理心). AI may follow data and logic, but it does not truly understand the importance of its actions. It cannot feel guilty, sympathy, or a sense of justice. In conclusion, AI is a powerful and helpful tool, but it is not a replacement for human beings. It can help us, make us more efficient, and inspire new ideas, but it cannot feel, imagine, or judge like we do. To succeed in the future, we must continue to develop our hearts and minds — qualities that make us unique (独特的) human. 53．What can AI do according to the passage? A．It can feel happy or sad. B．It can think like a human. C．It can tell right from wrong. D．It can help us draw and write. 54．Which of the following would the writer most likely agree with? A．To succeed in the future, we should let AI do everything for us. B．Humans should keep learning and growing their own abilities. C．Creativity is not important in the age of AI. D．AI can teach humans how to be more creative. 55．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．AI can feel joy when it creates art. B．Humans and AI both have the ability to tell right from wrong. C．The writer thinks AI will soon replace humans in most areas. D．AI can only work with the data it has been given. 56．What is the main idea of the passage? A．AI can work by itself without any human data. B．AI is better than humans at being creative. C．Humans should stop using AI because it is dangerous. D．AI is useful, but humans have unique qualities that cannot be replaced. Passage14 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a common tool in our daily lives. From helping us draw and write to finding answers in seconds, AI is getting smarter every day. With its rapid development, some people worry that AI might one day take over human jobs and even replace (替代) humans in many areas. However, I believe AI will never truly replace humans. Here are some reasons to support this view.   First of all, AI doesn’t have feelings. It can generate a beautiful painting in just a few seconds, but it does so without any feeling. It does not experience joy, sadness, or love while creating. Human art, on the other hand, is full of emotion. Only humans can truly express what is in their hearts, and only humans can care for others in a deep and meaningful way.   Secondly, humans are naturally creative. We can think in new ways and come up with original (独创的) ideas. AI, by contrast, can only work with the data (数据) it has been given. It learns from what we teach it and cannot produce anything truly new or original. Human imagination allows us to dream, explore, and innovate in ways that machines simply cannot.   Third, humans have the ability to tell right from wrong. We make decisions based on values, morals and empathy (价值观、道德和同理心). AI may follow data and logic, but it does not truly understand the importance of its actions. It cannot feel guilty, sympathy, or a sense of justice.   In conclusion, AI is a powerful and helpful tool, but it is not a replacement for human beings. It can help us, make us more efficient, and inspire new ideas, but it cannot feel, imagine, or judge like we do. To succeed in the future, we must continue to develop our hearts and minds — qualities that make us unique (独特的) human. 57．What can AI do according to the passage? A．It can feel happy or sad. B．It can think like a human. C．It can tell right from wrong. D．It can help us draw and write. 58．How many reasons did the writer give to support his or her view? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 59．Which of the following would the writer most likely agree with? A．Creativity is not important in the age of AI. B．AI can teach humans how to be more creative. C．Humans should keep learning and growing their own abilities. D．To succeed in the future, we should let AI do everything for us. 60．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To explain how powerful AI is. B．To encourage the use of AI. C．To compare humans with AI. D．To state AI can’t replace humans. Passage15 Five, four, three, two, one, blast off (发射升空)! At 00:23 on Oct 16, 2021, the Shenzhou XIII spacecraft rose into the sky from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu. Three Chinese astronauts—Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu—set off for the Tiangong space station. The spacecraft (宇宙飞船) successfully docked (对接) with the space station core module Tianhe. The crew (机组人员) will stay in space for six months, carrying out the longest-ever space mission by Chinese astronauts. Shenzhou XIII is the fourth spacecraft to visit the Tiangong station and the second manned ship to transport astronauts to the orbiting outpost (轨道位置). Before it, Shenzhou XII manned spacecraft was launched on June 17, carrying three astronauts—Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo. They stayed in the space station for three months and returned to Earth on Sept 17. The Shenzhou XIII astronauts have a wide range of assignments (任务), such as doing medical experiments, setting up robotic (机械的) arms and checking the devices (设备) inside the station. They have performed (执行) two space walks to work outside the station—one was on Nov 7, with Wang becoming China’s first female spacewalker, while the other was on Dec 26. The mission is a valuable (有价值的) opportunity for China’s science community (团体) because it allows the astronauts to carry out in-orbit experiments that take a lot of time and manual work, Pang Zhihao, a former analyst (分析师) at the China Academy of Space Technology, toldChina Daily. The Shenzhou XIII mission has fueled (点燃) teenagers’ passion for space exploration as well. On Dec 9, the astronauts gave a science lecture to millions of students on Earth. They showed the kids a glimpse (一瞥) of their space life and did some fun science experiments. For example, Wang made a water ball to show that water in space is different from that on Earth. It will not flow downward (向下) if you try to pour it into a cup. Denis Simon, executive (执行的) director of the Center for Innovation Policy at Duke University in the US, toldXinhuathat China’s success in space continues to be impressive. “China is now well on its way to being a leader in space exploration,” he said. 61．What do we know about the mission of Shenzhou XIII? A．It has the most astronauts ever sent into space. B．It is the first mission to send astronauts to an orbiting outpost. C．The spacecraft is the first one to visit the Tiangong space station. D．It is the longest-ever space mission by Chinese astronauts. 62．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Devices astronauts used to finish their tasks. B．Who spacewalkers are. C．How the space walks were performed. D．The tasks for Shenzhou XIII astronauts. 63．What do we know about water in space? A．It does not flow downward. B．Its color is different from water on Earth. C．It flows quicker than it does on Earth. D．It will break a cup if people try to pour it. 64．What does Denis Simon mean in the last paragraph? A．There will be more success in space exploration around the world. B．Cooperation between China and the US is going well. C．China has followed the laws of space exploration. D．China has done a great job in space exploration. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 Making a Better World 单元阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文 阅读 Passage1 阅读理解 议论文 255 以“小行动汇聚大改变”为论点，说明志愿服务与日常善举如何改善社区，呼吁普通人从今天做起。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 214 从出行、居家两方面介绍低碳生活的具体做法，说明绿色生活不是放弃舒适，而是更明智地使用资源。 实战 演练 Passage1 完形填空 记叙文 403 讲述志愿者Isabel在飓风来临前冷静应对、转移并解救小鸟的故事，展现勇气与责任。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 295 介绍2023年中央一号文件提出的九项任务，重点说明保障粮食安全与防止返贫等举措。 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 308 以浙江下姜村为例，讲述乡村振兴给住房、交通和旅游带来的巨大变化。 Passage4 阅读理解 图表调查报告 158 由印度人口将超中国引入，说明低出生率与老龄化现状，以及我国三孩政策与配套支持。 Passage5 阅读理解 说明文 267 介绍“中华水塔”三江源的重要生态地位，以及藏羚羊从被盗猎到数量回升的保护成效。 Passage6 阅读理解 议论文 445 借“棉花糖实验”与亚里士多德的观点，论证延迟满足对成功与幸福的意义。 Passage7 阅读理解 说明文 232 介绍上海普陀区一家专为老年人设计的用品店，用适老产品帮助老人独立生活。 Passage8 阅读理解 说明文 327 讲述青海塔拉沙漠借光伏电站与“光伏羊”模式，实现发电、治沙与牧民增收。 Passage9 阅读理解 说明文 306 介绍丝绸之路的路线、贸易内容与运输方式，说明其在东西方交流中的重要作用。 Passage10 阅读理解 说明文 323 以李宁等品牌为例，介绍国潮兴起的背景、表现与意义。 Passage11 阅读理解 议论文 452 论述面对选择时的两条道路，说明延迟满足虽痛苦却能带来长远收获。 Passage12 阅读理解 议论文 271 介绍中国抗击新冠疫情的努力与成效，以及疫情中展现的民族精神。 Passage13 阅读理解 议论文 303 说明AI是实用工具，但在情感、创造力和判断力上无法真正取代人类。 Passage14 阅读理解 议论文 303 从无情感、缺创造力、无是非判断三方面，论证人工智能不能取代人类。 Passage15 阅读理解 说明文 344 介绍神舟十三号发射、航天员在轨任务及其意义，展现中国航天成就。 Passage1 Small Acts, Big Changes English 中文翻译 A better world does not appear overnight. It is built by millions of small acts that happen every day. When you help an old neighbour carry her bags, or spend an afternoon cleaning a park, you are already making your community a kinder place. 一个更美好的世界不会一夜之间出现，它是由每天发生的千千万万个小行动构建起来的。当你帮老邻居提东西，或用一个下午打扫公园时，你已经在让自己的社区变得更友善了。 Volunteering is one of the easiest ways to start. You do not need special skills or a lot of money. A middle school student can read to younger children, collect books for a village library, or visit a nursing home with classmates. What matters is not how big the act is, but whether you keep doing it. 志愿服务是最容易开始的途径之一。你不需要特殊技能，也不需要很多钱。一名中学生可以为更小的孩子读书，为乡村图书馆募集图书，或者和同学一起去养老院探望老人。重要的不是行动有多大，而是能否坚持下去。 Small acts also spread. When people see someone picking up litter, they often follow. A single volunteer may soon become a whole team. In this way, one person's good habit can slowly change the air of a whole neighbourhood. 小行动还会传播。当人们看到有人在捡垃圾时，他们常常也会跟着做。一个志愿者可能很快变成一整支队伍。就这样，一个人的好习惯可以慢慢改变整个社区的风气。 Of course, big problems like pollution and poverty need governments and scientists. But that does not mean ordinary people should wait. Everyone can play a part, and together these parts add up to real change. A better world is not a dream for the future; it is something we build today, one small act at a time. 当然，污染和贫困这样的大问题需要政府和科学家来解决。但这并不意味着普通人只能等待。每个人都能出一份力，而这些力量汇聚起来就是真正的改变。更美好的世界不是对未来的梦想，而是我们用一个个小行动在今天就建造起来的东西。 You do not have to wait until you grow up to begin. A class can adopt a nearby street and clean it once a month. A family can save old clothes for people in need. These habits may look small, but they teach us that helping others is not a special event — it is a way of life. 你不必等到长大才开始。一个班级可以认领附近的一条街道，每月打扫一次；一个家庭可以把旧衣物留给需要的人。这些习惯看似微小，却教会我们：帮助他人不是某个特别的活动，而是一种生活方式。 【长难句分析】 1. 原句：A better world does not appear overnight. It is built by millions of small acts that happen every day. 翻译：一个更美好的世界不会一夜之间出现，它是由每天发生的千千万万个小行动构建起来的。 重点：被动语态 is built by；that 引导定语从句修饰 small acts；overnight 作副词，意为“一夜之间”。 2. 原句：What matters is not how big the act is, but whether you keep doing it. 翻译：重要的不是行动有多大，而是你能否坚持下去。 重点：What matters 为主语从句；not...but... 连接两个表语从句 how big... 与 whether...；keep doing sth. 表示“坚持做某事”。 3. 原句：A better world is not a dream for the future; it is something we build today, one small act at a time. 翻译：更美好的世界不是对未来的梦想，而是我们今天就一点点建造起来的东西。 重点：分号连接两个并列分句；something 后接省略 that 的定语从句；one small act at a time 作方式状语。 【重难词汇梳理】 1. overnight /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt/ adv. 一夜之间 6. spread /spred/ v. 传播 2. volunteer /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ n. & v. 志愿者；自愿做 7. litter /ˈlɪtə(r)/ n. 垃圾 3. community /kəˈmjuːnəti/ n. 社区 8. neighbourhood /ˈneɪbəhʊd/ n. 街区，社区 4. collect /kəˈlekt/ v. 收集，募集 9. pollution /pəˈluːʃn/ n. 污染 5. matter /ˈmætə(r)/ v. 要紧，有关系 10. ordinary /ˈɔːdnri/ adj. 普通的 Passage2 A Greener Way to Live English 中文翻译 Many people want to protect the environment but feel that one person can do little. In fact, a greener life starts with the choices we make every day — what we buy, how we travel and how we use energy at home. 许多人都想保护环境，却觉得一个人做不了什么。事实上，更环保的生活始于我们每天做出的选择——买什么、怎样出行，以及在家里怎样使用能源。 Transport is a good place to begin. For short trips, walking or cycling is not only clean but also good exercise. For longer journeys, buses and underground trains carry many people at once, so they produce much less pollution per person than private cars. 交通是一个很好的起点。短途出行时，步行或骑车不仅清洁，而且是有益的锻炼。较长距离出行时，公交车和地铁一次能载很多人，因此人均产生的污染比私家车少得多。 At home, small habits matter too. Turning off lights when you leave a room, taking shorter showers and sorting waste all save resources. Repairing a broken chair instead of throwing it away keeps useful materials out of the rubbish bin. 在家里，小习惯同样重要。离开房间时关灯、缩短洗澡时间、进行垃圾分类，都能节约资源。把坏了的椅子修好而不是扔掉，可以让有用的材料不进入垃圾桶。 These choices may seem unimportant, but they add up. If every family in a city saved a little water and electricity, the total would be huge. A green life is not about giving up comfort; it is about using what we have more wisely. 这些选择也许看起来无关紧要，但它们会累积起来。如果一座城市的每个家庭都节约一点水和电，总数将非常可观。绿色生活并不是要放弃舒适，而是更明智地使用我们所拥有的东西。 Food is another place to think about. Buying only what we can finish keeps good food out of the bin, and eating more vegetables is healthier for us and for the planet. Small choices like these, made by millions of people, can change the world. 食物是另一个值得考虑的地方。只买能吃完的量，可以让好好的食物不进入垃圾桶；多吃蔬菜对我们和地球都更健康。像这样的小选择，由千千万万人一起做出，就能改变世界。 【长难句分析】 1. 原句：For longer journeys, buses and underground trains carry many people at once, so they produce much less pollution per person than private cars. 翻译：较长距离出行时，公交车和地铁一次能载很多人，因此人均产生的污染比私家车少得多。 重点：so 引导结果状语从句；much 修饰比较级 less；per person 意为“人均”。 2. 原句：Repairing a broken chair instead of throwing it away keeps useful materials out of the rubbish bin. 翻译：把坏了的椅子修好而不是扔掉，可以让有用的材料不进入垃圾桶。 重点：动名词短语 Repairing... 作主语；instead of 为介词短语，后接动名词；keep...out of... 意为“使……不进入……”。 3. 原句：A green life is not about giving up comfort; it is about using what we have more wisely. 翻译：绿色生活并不是要放弃舒适，而是更明智地使用我们所拥有的东西。 重点：be about doing sth. 表示“关乎做某事”；what we have 为宾语从句；not...; it is... 构成对比结构。 【重难词汇梳理】 1. environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ n. 环境 6. sort /sɔːt/ v. 分类 2. transport /ˈtrænspɔːt/ n. 交通 7. rubbish /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ n. 垃圾 3. cycling /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/ n. 骑车 8. repair /rɪˈpeə(r)/ v. 修理 4. pollution /pəˈluːʃn/ n. 污染 9. electricity /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/ n. 电 5. resource /rɪˈsɔːs/ n. 资源 10. comfort /ˈkʌmfət/ n. 舒适 Passage1 Isabel was tired of filling paper into folders (文件夹) at the Gateway Nature Center’s office. She wanted badly to work with birds. But her mom, Mrs. Moreno, who was the center’s director, said Isabel was too young, “I know more about 1 than almost anyone here,” she sighed (叹气). She had never been good at speaking up for herself, and who would listen to a shy seventh grader anyway? Amy, another volunteer, older than Isabel, suddenly broke in. “They, Isabel, I’ve got a job for you,” she barked (厉声发令) like she owned the place, 2 a hand on Isabel’s shoulder. Isabel willed herself to remain still. Just then, Isabel’s mother rushed in with Mr. Garza, the guardian. “The hurricane (飓风) is coming,” Mrs. Moreno reported. “We may get some heavy winds. I need you girls to help Mr. Garza get the storm shutters (防风窗) down.” Isabel felt excited to have the 3 to finally help the birds. Mrs. Moreno had to go down because The Gulf Shore Preserve (海湾海岸保护区) needed help preparing for the storm. “Girls, stay with Mr. Garza after you get the storm shutters down. And Amy, call me if there are any problems,” she 4 . Mr. Garza and the girls worked quickly. When Mr. Garza found a weather report on the computer, a worried look 5 his face. “A storm is heading our way,” he announced. “We’re in for some flooding.” Amy called Isabel’s mother, but she sounded 6 when she hung up. “They’re stuck because of the flood! What do we do?” she cried. Mr. Garza and Amy seemed anxious at first. After silently considering the dilemma (困境), Isabel pulled herself together and said calmly, “We should move the birds to the reptile house (爬虫屋). It’s on higher ground.” They hurried to carry the cages up. The hawks (老鹰) beat their wings when they felt the wind. Isabel spoke softly to them, and they soon grew calmer. Amy watched in amaze. Just as the water in the bird house had risen to their knees, they finished 7 the birds. At last, Mrs. Moreno finally returned to the center after several hours. Mr. Garza told her Isabel’s cool thinking had saved the birds. Mrs. Moreno looked at her daughter 8 . “How did you get such confidence and courage?” “I’m not sure. All I could think about was how scared the birds must have felt in their cages.” “I’m proud of you, Isabel,” said Mrs. Moreno. “I guess I’m proud of myself, Mom!” 1．A．cages B．computers C．wings D．birds 2．A．giving B．raising C．planting D．waving 3．A．opportunity B．confidence C．courage D．ability 4．A．directed B．discussed C．argued D．reported 5．A．made B．crossed C．lit D．cleaned 6．A．calm B．scared C．excited D．angry 7．A．comforting B．freeing C．feeding D．moving 8．A．silently B．seriously C．admiringly D．coldly 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．A 5．B 6．B 7．D 8．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了Isabel在Gateway Nature Center做志愿者，在一次暴风雨要来临时，冷静思考并成功解救遇到困境中的小鸟的故事。 【详解】1．句意：我比这里几乎任何人都更了解鸟类。 cages笼子；computers电脑；wings翅膀；birds鸟。根据“She wanted badly to work with birds.”可知，此处是指比其他人更了解鸟。故选D。 2．句意：她厉声发令，就像她拥有这个地方一样，把一只手放在Isabel的肩膀上。 giving给；raising上升；planting放置；waving挥手。根据“... a hand on Isabel’s shoulder”可知，是指把手放在肩膀上。故选C。 3．句意：Isabel感到兴奋，终于有机会帮助这些鸟了。 opportunity机会；confidence自信；courage勇气；ability能力。根据“Isabel felt excited to have the ... to finally help the birds.”可知，是指对自己终于有机会帮助这些鸟儿感到兴奋。故选A。 4．句意：“姑娘们，在你们把防风百叶窗放下来后，和加尔扎先生待在一起。Amy，如果有什么问题，给我打电话，”她指示道。 directed指示；discussed讨论；argued争论；reported报告。根据“Girls, stay with Mr. Garza after you get the storm shutters down. And Amy, call me if there are any problems”可知，这是她指示女孩们要做的事情。故选A。 5．句意：当加尔扎先生在电脑上看到天气预报时，他脸上掠过一丝担忧。 made制作；crossed穿过；lit点燃；cleaned打扫。根据“a worried look ... his face”可知，是指脸上掠过一丝担忧。故选B。 6．句意：Amy给Isabel的母亲打了电话，但当她挂断电话时，她听起来很害怕。 calm平静的；scared害怕的；excited兴奋的；angry生气的。根据“‘They’re stuck because of the flood! What do we do?’ she cried.”可知，她应该是感到害怕的。故选B。 7．句意：就在鸟屋里的水涨到他们的膝盖时，他们完成了移动鸟的任务。 comforting使舒服；freeing释放；feeding喂养；moving移动。根据“We should move the birds to the reptile house (爬虫屋).”可知，是完成移动鸟的任务。故选D。 8．句意：莫雷诺夫人钦佩地看着她的女儿。 silently沉默地；seriously严肃地；admiringly钦佩地；coldly冷淡地。根据“How did you get such confidence and courage?”可知，她因为自己女儿的行为而对她产生钦佩之情。故选C。 Passage2 On Feb. 13 China released（发布）its “No. 1 central document(中央一号文件）” for 2023. It lists nine tasks for comprehensively promoting rural vitalization (全面促进乡村振兴) this year, Xinhua reported. For 20 years in a row, China’s first policy statement has focused on agriculture(农业)and rural areas.   For the first time, the idea of building a strong agricultural country was seen in the No. 1 central document. The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China put forward the idea of moving faster to build up China’s strength in agriculture. Now the document brings specific measures (措施) to make it come true, experts said. The first most important is to ensure (确保) food security. China’s grain output (粮食产量) has reached above 650 billion kilograms for eight years in a row, according to Tang Renjian, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部部长). However, with a growing population and more consumption (消费), the need for grain is still growing. And the uncertain global agricultural trade makes it harder to ensure food supply, Tang said. China will protect its planting area while increasing production levels. The document has shown specific ways to protect fields such as banning(禁止）the stealing of black soil（黑土）and stopping catching earthworms (蚯蚓) with electricity. It also encourages projects to increase the yields (产量) of soybeans（大豆）and corn, and develop smart facilities (设施) in farming. Another highlight (亮点) of the document is to ensure no large-scale return to poverty(贫穷）. How to increase farmers’ income（收入）is always a central task in agriculture, said Wu Hongyao, an officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. China will work hard to develop business and help workers keep their jobs. More than 60 percent of the central government subsidies (补贴) for rural vitalization are used to develop local business, according to the document. Over 30 million people who have shaken off poverty will get jobs, too. 9．What idea was seen in the No. 1 central document for the first time? A．Protecting planting area. B．Building a strong agricultural country. C．Increasing production levels. 10．What does the underlined phrase “food security” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．粮食安全 B．食品生产 C．食品质量 11．How will our country help farmers to increase their income according to the document? A．Catch earthworms with electricity. B．Steal black soil. C．Develop local business. 12．How many specific ways to protect fields are mentioned in Paragraph 4? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 【答案】9．B 10．A 11．C 12．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了乡村振兴的一系列举措。 【详解】9．细节理解题。根据“For the first time, the idea of building a strong agricultural country was seen in the No. 1 central document.”可知，建造农业强国第一次出现在文件里面。故选B。 10．词句猜测题。根据“China’s grain output has reached above 650 billion kilograms for eight years in a row,”可知，此处是在说粮食。故选A。 11．细节理解题。根据“More than 60 percent of the central government subsidies for rural vitalization are used to develop local business, according to the document.”可知，通过发展本地产业提高农民收入。故选C。 12．细节理解题。根据“ The document has shown specific ways to protect fields such as banning the stealing of black soil and stopping catching earthworms with electricity. It also encourages projects to increase the yields of soybeans and corn, and develop smart facilities in farming.”可知，一共提了四条具体的方法。故选C。 Passage3 With rural revitalization (乡村振兴) and the fast development of economy (经济) and technology, many Chinese villages have changed a lot. Xiajiang Village in Zhejiang Province is a good example. It has turned from a quiet and poor place into a modern and lively one, especially in housing and travelling. In the past, villagers in Xiajiang Village lived in old houses made of wood and mud (泥). The walls were thin, so the houses were cold in winter and hot in summer. There were no clean toilets, and people had to carry water from a river far away every day. Life was hard and inconvenient. Now, with government support and more money from the growing economy, these old houses are gone. New houses stand in rows in Xiajiang Village, with bright rooms and clean yards. They use clean energy for lighting and heating, which helps reduce pollution. Villagers in Xiajiang Village now live comfortably and safely. Travelling in Xiajiang Village has improved greatly too. Years ago, the village only had narrow dirt roads. When it rained, the roads became dirty. Villagers walked or rode bikes to the town, which took several hours. Selling produce was difficult because of bad roads. Today, wide new roads connect Xiajiang Village to the city. Buses run four times a day, and many families in the village have their own cars. More tourists come to visit Xiajiang Village and local farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables to big cities quickly. New ways of travelling bring more jobs and money to Xiajiang Village. These changes in Xiajiang Village take place because of rural revitalization. It gives the village support and money. Economy provides enough money for building houses and roads, while technology makes life easier and smarter. Xiajiang Village is becoming richer and more beautiful. It is believed that all Chinese villages will have a bright future. 13．What’s the characteristic of the new houses in Xiajiang Village? A．They are usually built in a circle. B．They are made of stone and wood. C．They are environmentally friendly. D．They are joined to a river far away. 14．How does the writer describe travelling in Paragraph 3? A．By showing reasons and results. B．By showing experiences and feelings. C．By comparing the past with the present. D．By comparing advantages with disadvantages. 15．What leads to the increase in tourists to Xiajiang Village? A．Its beautiful view. B．Its perfect position. C．Its new technology. D．Its improved traffic. 16．Which can be the best title (标题) for the text? A．From Mud to Hope B．Fast Travel, Slow Life C．From Home to Traffic D．Small House, Big Village 【答案】13．C 14．C 15．D 16．A 【导语】本文主要以浙江省下姜村为典型案例，讲述了乡村振兴战略推动下，中国乡村在居住条件、交通旅游等领域发生的巨大变化，展现了乡村发展的成果，展望了中国乡村未来的光明前景。 【详解】13．根据第二段中“They use clean energy for lighting and heating, which helps reduce pollution.”可知新房子使用清洁能源，具有环保的特点。 14．第三段首先用“Years ago…”描述了过去的道路和交通状况，接着用“Today…”描述了现在的状况。作者通过对比“past”和“present”来展现交通的巨大改善。 15．根据第三段内容，宽新的道路连接了村庄与城市，公交车和私家车增多，紧接着提到“More tourists come to visit Xiajiang Village”。由此可见，交通状况的改善（improved traffic）是游客增多的直接原因。 16．文章核心讲述下姜村从过去贫穷泥泞的旧村庄，在乡村振兴带动下变成富裕美丽、充满希望的新村，“From Mud to Hope”精准概括了村庄的发展变化与前景。 Passage4 In 2023, India might have a larger population than China. That means the Earth is getting more crowded because there will be more people in the world. However, the growth may not last forever. Low birth rate(率) While the global population is still growing, its growth rate is at its slowest since 1950 because of fewer babies. It’s reported that fertility has greatly fallen in recent years in many countries and areas. More older people A low birth rate means fewer young people to care for the growing aging population worldwide. By 2025, the world should expect to see far more people with gray hair living longer. China recorded 10.62 million births in 2021, a drop of 11.5 percent from 12 million in 2020. China’s population growth is set to turn negative (负的) by 2025. In a major push to deal with the problem, the government said on May 31, 2021 that all families can have up to three children. It introduced a number of supportive ways to encourage births. Housing Families with more than one child are more likely to get public rental housing. Work Companies may give workers time to send and pick up children from school. Education Kindergartens should receive younger children aged 2—3. Normally they only receive children older than age 3. Baby care rooms Public areas shall build more baby care rooms for mothers to feed their babies or change diapers (尿布). 17．Which country of the following might have the largest population in 2023? A．China. B．The US. C．India. D．Pakistan. 18．The underlined word “fertility” probably means “________” in Chinese. A．人口老龄 B．人口生育 C．人口红利 D．人口普查 19．From the last paragraph, what do we know about supportive ways? A．Families with no child are more likely to get public rental housing. B．Kindergartens should receive younger children aged 3—4. C．Public areas will build more baby care rooms for mothers. D．Companies must give workers money to send and pick up children from school. 20．The passage may come from ________. A．a newspaper B．a dictionary C．a storybook D．an advertisement 【答案】17．C 18．B 19．C 20．A 【导语】本文绍了目前婴儿的低出生率以及全球老龄化的现象，以及中国为了应对这一问题，允许所有家庭最多可以生三个孩子，同时引入了一些支持性的方式来鼓励生育。所以文章可能在报纸上看到。 【详解】17．细节理解题。根据“In 2023, India might have a larger population than China”可知，到2023年，印度的人口可能会超过中国。故选C。 18．词义猜测题。根据“While the global population is still growing, its growth rate is at its slowest since 1950 because of fewer babies.”可知，尽管全球人口仍在增长，但由于婴儿数量减少，其增长速度是1950年以来最慢的。所以fertility指的应该是“人口生育”，故选B。 19．细节理解题。根据“Public areas shall build more baby care rooms for mothers to feed their babies or change diapers (尿布).”可知，公共区域将为妈妈们建造更多的婴儿护理室。故选C。 20．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了目前婴儿的低出生率以及全球老龄化的现象，以及中国为了应对这一问题，允许所有家庭最多可以生三个孩子，同时引入了一些支持性的方式来鼓励生育。所以文章可能在报纸上看到，故选A。 Passage5 If you have ever been to Qinghai, you may get the sense of water falling from the sky. In the south of Qinghai Province lies Sanjiangyuan, the meeting place of waters that give birth to the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Lancang River, which is known to the world as the Mekong (湄公河). Each year, Sanjiangyuan sends nearly 60 billion cubic metres of clean fresh water to 18 provinces in China and 5 other countries. It is the lifeline of hundreds of millions of people. For much of China, it is a main water source and is called the “Water-Tower of the Nation”. As the saying goes, “When Sanjiangyuan sneezes (打喷嚏), the Yangtze and the Yellow River catch a cold.” But this land is rich not only in water. Rising at an average (平均的) height of 3,500 to 4,800 metres, Sanjiangyuan rests in the heart of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原)—the Roof of the World. It is the highest place on Earth where so many living things can be found. Here, nature protects some of its most precious forms of life. However, this area was once in danger from poaching (非法捕猎). The Tibetan antelope (藏羚羊) suffered the most, with numbers falling sharply from around 200,000 to fewer than 20,000. To save Sanjiangyuan and Tibetan antelope, people took effective actions. The government made strict laws against poaching and built nature reserves (保护区), while volunteers helped protect animals. As a result, the numbers of the Tibetan antelope are rising, and the beautiful land is well protected. Remember, our efforts today will keep the “Water Tower of the Nation” alive for tomorrow. So let’s learn to be responsible guardians of our planet. 21．What is Sanjiangyuan mainly described as in Paragraph 1? A．The birthplace of three big rivers. B．A famous tourist attraction. C．The highest plateau in China. 22．What does the underlined phrase “catch a cold” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Make people feel sick. B．Experience colder weather. C．Have serious water problems. 23．What caused the number of Tibetan antelope to drop? A．Climate change. B．Animal hunting. C．Water pollution. 24．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To suggest visiting Sanjiangyuan. B．To call for environmental protection. C．To introduce nature reserves in Qinghai. 【答案】21．A 22．C 23．B 24．B 【导语】本文介绍了三江源作为 “中华水塔” 的重要地位，以及藏羚羊曾因非法捕猎数量锐减，后来通过保护措施数量回升的情况，呼吁人们保护地球环境。 【详解】21．第一段明确提到 “Sanjiangyuan, the meeting place of waters that give birth to the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Lancang River”，直接说明三江源是长江、黄河、澜沧江这三条大河的发源地，与选项 A 表述一致。 22．第二段提到“For much of China, it is a main water source and is called the ‘Water-Tower of the Nation’”说明三江源是中华水塔，是数百万人的生命线，因此这句谚语“When Sanjiangyuan sneezes, the Yangtze and the Yellow River catch a cold.” 用比喻的方式，说明三江源的环境一旦出问题，长江、黄河也会面临严重的水资源问题，而不是字面意思的“生病”或“天气变冷”。 23．第三段明确提到“this area was once in danger from poaching (非法捕猎). The Tibetan antelope suffered the most, with numbers falling sharply...”，直接指出非法捕猎（即动物猎杀）是藏羚羊数量锐减的原因，与选项 B 一致。 24．文章介绍了三江源的重要性、面临的危机与保护成果，结尾发出呼吁“Let’s learn to be responsible guardians of our planet”，核心目的是号召大家保护环境。 Passage6 Are you avoiding pain or living with a purpose? There are two paths we can take in any given situation: One is the path of avoiding pain at the moment, and the other is the more difficult path of delaying (推迟) pleasure for a bigger purpose. Some people don’t see the value in having patience during difficult times or working towards a goal. They would rather buy the latest, greatest cellphone than save for retirement (退休). We often make our life choices according to how we can avoid pain at the moment and, in doing so, fail to see that the path of delaying gratification (满足) is sometimes where the real solutions to our problems lie. Studies show that delaying gratification is one of the most effective personal qualities of successful people. People who learn how to manage their needs that need to be satisfied at the moment thrive (蓬勃发展) more in their careers, relationships and health than people who give in to them. A well-known study conducted at Stanford University in the 1960s explains a lot about why it’s beneficial to delay gratification. In the study, children were placed in a room with one marshmallow on a plate. The leading researcher gave the children an easy instruction: You can eat the marshmallow now, or wait 15 minutes and receive two marshmallows. The researchers found that the children who were able to wait for the second marshmallow without eating the first one scored higher on standardized tests, had better health, and were less likely to have behavior problems. Consider the result of this study, and think about yourself and your actions. Are you able to wait for things you really want, even if it involves giving up pleasure and satisfaction now? Do you make decisions based on your life purpose or on what feels good now? Do you sometimes give up too soon? Can you think of a time when you successfully completed a difficult task? How did it make you feel about yourself? What were the results of waiting? Delaying gratification isn’t a new concept. Back in 300 BC, Aristotle saw that the reason why so many people were unhappy was that they confused pleasure with true happiness. True happiness, according to Aristotle, is about developing habits and surrounding yourself with people who grow your soul (灵魂). This allows you to move towards your greatest natural ability. True happiness needs delaying pleasure, and putting in the time, discipline and patience required to achieve a goal instead of feeling good now. A life of purposes, aligned (保持一致) with the pursuit of true happiness, creates real joy. It keeps your happiness pretty steady (稳定的) throughout your life. So, which path would you like to take? 25．People who delay gratification will probably ________. A．avoid pain and give up at the moment B．work hard patiently for a bigger goal C．fail to see where the real solutions to their problems lie D．fail easily in their careers, relationships and health 26．Why does the writer mention the well-known study in Paragraph 4? A．To show children’s different choices. B．To tell readers the study was a very scientific one. C．To prove the value of putting off gratification. D．To explain why some children were more successful. 27．The writer probably agrees that ________. A．a purposeful life can bring us real joy B．pleasure helps us to make correct decisions C．pleasure plays a key role in a life of purposes D．true happiness is about avoiding pain at the moment 28．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To encourage us to delay pleasure for a bigger purpose. B．To explain the meanings of pleasure and true happiness. C．To compare two different paths to a life of purposes. D．To discuss the good effects of delaying gratification. 【答案】25．B 26．C 27．A 28．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要探讨了人们在生活中面临的两个选择：一是避免当下的痛苦，二是为了更大的目标而延迟满足。文章通过斯坦福大学的“棉花糖实验”和亚里士多德的哲学观点，论证了延迟满足对个人成功和真正幸福的重要性，并鼓励读者选择有目标的生活路径。 【详解】25．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“Studies show that delaying gratification is one of the most effective personal qualities of successful people… thrive more in their careers, relationships and health”可知，延迟满足的人更可能在事业、人际关系和健康方面蓬勃发展。第四段通过实验进一步说明，能够等待更大回报的人往往有更好的结果。故选B。 26．推理判断题。第四段提到斯坦福大学的“棉花糖实验”，旨在说明延迟满足的益处。实验结果显示，能等待的孩子未来表现更佳，这直接支持了“延迟满足有价值”的观点。可知，证明延迟满足的价值。故选C。 27．观点态度题。根据最后一段“A life of purposes… creates real joy… keeps your happiness steady”（有目标的生活带来真正的快乐，保持幸福稳定）可知，作者认为有目标的生活能带来真正的快乐。故选A。 28．主旨大意题。全文通过对比两种生活路径（即时享乐和延迟满足）和实验论证，引用实验和哲学观点，最终呼吁读者选择有目标的生活。选项A“鼓励为更大目标延迟满足”概括了作者的写作意图。故选A。 Passage7 A new 1,200-square-meter store in Shanghai’s Putuo district is becoming a big hit with the city’s seniors. Since opening in late 2024, the Shanghai Modern Aging Store has seen booming (蓬勃发展的) sales. Many visitors, some even in their 90s, travel across the city with newspaper clippings (剪报) in hand to find it. This special shop is designed just for older people, helping them find tools and gadgets (小装置) that make their daily lives easier and more comfortable. Inside, the store looks like a real home. There are “model rooms” where seniors can test special beds and toilets that help reduce knee pain. One of the most exciting sections features (以……为特色) “exoskeleton robots”. These are smart machines people wear to help them walk more easily. Because many seniors find it hard to buy technology online, the store has friendly staff to show them exactly how everything works. This way, they can try things on and make sure they are happy before buying. The store isn’t just about high-tech robots. It also sells simple things that are hard to find elsewhere. For example, 75-year-old Lin Lan visited to find warm pants that weren’t just for “young people”. Experts say this store is important because over 37% of Shanghai’s residents (居民) are now over 60 years old. By providing a place to touch, feel, and test products, the city is helping its older citizens stay independent, active, and connected to the modern world. 29．How do many elderly people find the special aging store? A．They learn about it from TV news. B．They follow the online introduction. C．They go there with newspaper clippings. 30．Why is the store popular among the old? A．It offers enough space to the old. B．It provides things in need for them . C．It is widely advertised in the newspapers. 31．What can we know from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A．The store’s service is in great need and meaningful. B．Shanghai has the largest number of seniors in China. C．Seniors in Shanghai are more independent than those in other cities. 32．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．A Special Store for Seniors in Shanghai B．A High-Tech Helper for Seniors in Shanghai C．A Comfortable Home for Seniors in Shanghai 【答案】29．C 30．B 31．A 32．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了上海普陀区一家专为老年人设计的“上海老龄用品商店”，店内提供从高科技外骨骼机器人到日常保暖裤等各种适老产品，帮助老年人保持独立和积极的生活状态。 【详解】29．文章第一段指出“Many visitors ... travel across the city with newspaper clippings in hand to find it.”，说明许多老年人带着剪报找到这家商店。 30．文章第一段指出“helping them find tools and gadgets that make their daily lives easier and more comfortable”，说明这家商店受欢迎是因为它提供了老年人需要的物品。 31．文章最后一段划线句子指出“over 37% of Shanghai’s residents are now over 60 years old”，说明上海老年人口比例很高，因此这家商店的服务很有必要且有意义。 32．文章通篇介绍上海这家专为老年人设计的商店，包括其产品、服务和意义，因此最佳标题为“A Special Store for Seniors in Shanghai”。 Passage8 In the past, the Tala Desert in Qinghai was described by the saying, “When the wind blows, stones roll and no grass grows.” Covering more than 600 square kilometers, 98.5% of this empty land has turned into desert. Almost nothing could live there. Yet, because it receives plenty of sunlight, this “lifeless place” was chosen as the site for one of China’s biggest solar power stations. In 2012, the first sets of solar panels (太阳能板) were set up. They were only meant to collect sunlight to produce electricity, but something unexpected happened for the environment. The panels worked like large sunshades. They reduced direct sunlight, slowed down wind erosion (侵蚀), and helped the soil keep its moisture. In just a few years, plant coverage increased from less than 2% to 80%. However, new problems soon arose. The rapidly growing grass started to block sunlight from reaching the panels. This reduced electricity production and raised the risk of fires. Using chemical weed killers damaged the weak ecosystem, and asking people to cut the grass cost millions of yuan every year. Then, a local herder (牧民) half-jokingly suggested, “Why not let sheep eat the grass?” In 2016, 600 Tibetan sheep officially “started working.” They ate the grass under the panels, keeping it short and improving the soil with their waste. In return, the sheep grew healthier. The herders voluntarily joined the project and even formed a small group to take turns managing the areas, making sure the grass and sheep stay in balance. This created a lasting system of “solar power above, sheep below.” The power station saved on cleaning costs, herders made more money, and the land became healthier. Today, the Tala Desert now supplies over 100 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually and the number of sheep has increased to over 20,000, creating millions of yuan in value every year. The tale of the “photovoltaic sheep” (光伏羊) shows that when humans cooperate with nature instead of fighting it, even the toughest desert can glow with the hope of sustainable development (可持续发展). 33．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A．To introduce the problem in the desert. B．To provide the background for the solar project. C．To show the view of the Tala Desert. D．To explain how solar energy works. 34．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．The fast-growing grass helped increase electricity production. B．A local scientist first thought of letting sheep eat the grass. C．Using chemical weed killers was useful and helpful. D．Asking people to cut grass cost a great deal of money. 35．What are the achievements of the whole project? ①It generates tons of clean electricity. ②It stopped the wind from blowing in the desert. ③It greatly improved the local environment. ④It helps the local herders to raise sheep. A．①②④ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①②③ 36．What can we infer from the text? A．Local herders supported the project and took part in it actively. B．The project will be widely used in all deserts around China. C．The main goal of the solar power station was to improve the environment. D．The success of the “photovoltaic sheep” project only happened by chance. 【答案】33．B 34．D 35．B 36．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了青海塔拉沙漠从“寸草不生”的荒漠，通过建设太阳能电站并引入“光伏羊”模式，实现了发电、生态修复与牧民增收的可持续发展。 【详解】33．推理判断题。根据“Yet, because it receives plenty of sunlight, this ‘lifeless place’ was chosen as the site for one of China’s biggest solar power stations”可知，第一段先描述沙漠的荒凉，再引出其因光照充足被选为太阳能电站选址，是为太阳能项目做背景铺垫。故选B。 34．细节理解题。根据“asking people to cut the grass cost millions of yuan every year”可知，让人割草每年要花费数百万元，即花费了大量资金。故选D。 35．细节理解题。根据“supplies over 100 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually”（对应①）、“plant coverage increased from less than 2% to 80%”（对应③）、“the number of sheep has increased to over 20,000”（对应④）可知，①③④是项目成果；文中未提“阻止了风的吹动”，②错误。故选B。 36．推理判断题。根据“The herders voluntarily joined the project and even formed a small group to take turns managing the areas”可知，牧民自愿加入项目并参与管理，说明他们积极支持并参与。故选A。 Passage9 The Silk Road (丝绸之路) is neither an actual road nor a single route (路线). The term instead refers to a network of routes used by traders for more than 1,500 years, which went from China to Eastern Europe. The Silk Road went along the northern borders of China, through India, and Persia and ended up in Eastern Europe near today’s Türkiye and the Mediterranean Sea. It was called the Silk Road because one of the major traded products was silk cloth from China. Besides silk, the Chinese also exported (出口) tea, salt, sugar, porcelain, and spices. Most of what was traded was expensive luxury goods. This was because it was a long trip and merchants (商人) didn’t have a lot of room for goods. They imported, or bought, goods like cotton, ivory, wool, gold, and silver. Merchants traveled in large caravans (车队). They would have many guards with them. Traveling in this way helped in defending from bandits (土匪). Camels were popular animals for transport because much of the route was through dry and harsh land. Although there had been some trade between China and the rest of the world for some time, the silk trade was significantly expanded (发展) by the Han Dynasty. Later, under the rule of the Yuan Dynasty, set up by Kublai Khan of the Mongols, trade from China along the Silk Road would reach its peak. During this time the Mongols controlled a significant portion (部分) of the trade route, enabling Chinese merchants to travel safely. The Silk Road was important because it helped to generate trade between a number of different kingdoms and empires. This helped for ideas, culture, inventions, and unique products to spread across much of the settled world. The Silk Road was over 4,000 miles long. There wasn’t just one route, but many routes. Some were shorter, but more dangerous. Others took longer, but were safer. 37．Along the Silk Road, the Chinese traded these goods EXCEPT ________. A．salt, sugar and tea B．spices and porcelain C．oil, wood and paper D．cotton, ivory and wool 38．The underlined part “in this way” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________. A．in a big group like a caravan B．by going through the dry land C．without any guards D．on the back of a camel 39．What’s the fifth paragraph mainly about? A．The history of the Silk Road. B．The importance of the Silk Road. C．The reason for being called the Silk Road. D．The interesting facts about the Silk Road. 40．Which of the following can best describe the Silk Road? A．A trade route between India and Europe. B．A number of trade routes going between China and Eastern Europe. C．A short road covered with silk between China and Türkiye. D．A paved highway used by the ancient Chinese emperors. 【答案】37．C 38．A 39．B 40．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了丝绸之路的历史、贸易内容、运输方式及其重要性。 【详解】37．细节理解题。根据“Besides silk, the Chinese also exported (出口) tea, salt, sugar, porcelain, and spices.”及“They imported, or bought, goods like cotton, ivory, wool, gold, and silver.”可知，贸易的物品中不包括石油、木材及纸。故选C。 38．词义猜测题。根据“Merchants traveled in large caravans (车队). They would have many guards with them. Traveling in this way helped in defending from bandits (土匪).”可知，商人会组成大型车队旅行。他们会有许多护卫随行。这种旅行方式有助于防御土匪，“in this way”指代的是“以大型车队的形式”。故选A。 39．主旨大意题。根据“The Silk Road was important because it helped to generate trade between a number of different kingdoms and empires.”可知，本段主要讲述的是丝绸之路的重要性。故选B。 40．细节理解题。根据“The Silk Road (丝绸之路) is neither an actual road nor a single route (路线). The term instead refers to a network of routes used by traders for more than 1,500 years, which went from China to Eastern Europe.”及“The Silk Road was over 4,000 miles long. There wasn’t just one route, but many routes.”可知，丝绸之路有很多条贸易路线，连接着中国和东欧。故选B。 Passage10 Walking around the city, you will see girls wearing hanfu on the underground or people wearing T-shirts with Chinese characters in the streets. A new trend (趋势) is getting popular in China. It is guochao or China-Chic. Guochao adds traditional Chinese culture into products, and it shows the rising of China’s native fashion. Guochao got people’s attention in 2018. Before that, the market was controlled by foreign companies. There were few Chinese brands (品牌). In the past, to win the market share, many brands followed the footsteps of these western brands and some of the Chinese brands even used the English names. In 2018, Chinese sportswear Li-Ning made changes to the situation. It introduced its Wu Dao collection to the world. The collection not only looked fashionable but also included elements of traditional Chinese culture. It quickly caught people’s attention at home and abroad. It created amazing sales. Later, many Chinese brands, from food, drinks and clothing to mobile phones and cars, started to add Chinese culture to their products. Even the film and music industries made every effort to create Chinese styles. “We want our products to be the ones that young people would like to share,” they said. These brands got what they wanted. Young people gradually changed their attention from western culture to guochao. They accepted it with pleasure. What’s more, they started to develop their interest in traditional Chinese art and literature. Now they wear traditional clothes, practice Chinese calligraphy (书法) and play Chinese musical instruments. Some of them are working together to spread Chinese culture to people around the world. At the same time, people of different ages start to choose products “made in China”. According to a survey, 68% of Chinese people prefer Chinese brands. Among them, 62% say they are open to international brands, but local brands remain the first choice. No matter how guochao develops, there is one thing that won’t change — People’s confidence in our country’s development and culture is growing. 41．From Paragraph 1, who DOESN’T follow the trend of guochao? A．Li Meng, a girl who wears the traditional clothes which were popular in Han Dynasty B．Sun Yue, a student performing a piece of music by erhu. C．Hu Ming, a boy carrying a handbag with the picture of the famous poet Li Bai. 42．According to the passage, why did many Chinese brands use some English names in the past? A．Because the English names were very fashionable. B．Because the English names were easy to remember. C．Because they wanted to sell more products. 43．What does the underlined word “elements” mean in Chinese in Paragraph 2? A．结构 B．元素 C．发展 44．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To introduce some Chinese brands and western brands to people. B．To call on more and more people to love our traditional culture. C．To tell us that a new kind of fashion called guochao is becoming popular in China. 【答案】41．B 42．C 43．B 44．C 【导语】本文介绍了中国国潮的兴起。 【详解】41．细节理解题。根据“Walking around the city, you will see girls wearing hanfu on the underground or people wearing T-shirts with Chinese characters in the streets. A new trend (趋势) is getting popular in China.”可知学生孙悦演奏二胡乐曲不是新国潮。故选B。 42．细节理解题。根据“In the past, to win the market share, many brands followed the footsteps of these western brands and some of the Chinese brands even used the English names.”可知为了赢得市场份额，许多品牌跟随这些西方品牌的脚步，一些中国品牌甚至使用英文名称。故选C。 43．词义猜测题。根据“The collection not only looked fashionable but also included elements of traditional Chinese culture.”可知不仅看起来时尚，还包含了中国传统文化的元素。此处elements指的是元素，故选B。 44．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了中国国潮的兴起，因此选项C“告诉我们一种叫做国潮的新时尚正在中国流行。”符合，故选C。 Passage11 Are you avoiding pain or living with purpose? There are two paths we can take in any given situation: one is the path of avoiding pain in the moment, and the other is the more difficult path of delaying (推迟) pleasure for a bigger purpose. Some people don’t see the value in having patience during difficult times or working toward a goal; they want to lose the weight now and would rather buy the latest, greatest cell phone than save for retirement (退休). We often make our life choices according to how we can avoid pain in the moment and, in doing so, fail to see that the path of delayed gratification (满足) is sometimes where the real solutions to our problems lie. Studies show that delayed gratification is one of the most effective personal qualities of successful people. People who learn how to manage their need to be satisfied in the moment thrive (蓬勃发展) more in their careers, relationships and health than people who give in to it. A well-known study conducted at Stanford University in the 1960s explains a lot about why it’s beneficial to delay gratification. In the study, children were placed in a room with one marshmallow on a plate. The lead researcher gave the children an easy instruction: You can eat the marshmallow now, or wait 15 minutes and receive two marshmallows. The researchers found that the children who were able to wait for the second marshmallow without eating the first one scored higher on standardized tests, had better health, and were less likely to have behavior problems. Consider the results of this study, and think about yourself and your actions. Are you able to wait for things you really want, even if it involves giving up pleasure and satisfaction now? Do you make decisions based on your life purpose or on what feels good now? Do you sometimes give up too soon? Can you think of a time when you successfully completed a difficult task? How did it make you feel about yourself? What were the results of waiting? Delaying gratification isn’t a new concept. Back in 300 B．C．, Aristotle saw that the reason why so many people were unhappy was that they confused pleasure for true happiness. True happiness, according to Aristotle, is about developing habits and surrounding yourself with people who grow your soul (灵魂). This allows you to move toward your greatest natural ability. True happiness needs delaying pleasure, and putting in the time, discipline and patience required to achieve a goal instead of feeling good now. A life of purpose, aligned (保持一致) with the seeking of true happiness, creates real joy. It keeps your happiness meter pretty steady (稳定的) throughout your life. So, which path would you like to take? 45．People who delay gratification will probably ________. A．avoid pain and give up in the moment B．work hard patiently for a bigger goal C．fail to see where the real solutions to their problems lie D．succeed easily in their careers, relationships and health 46．Why does the writer mention the well-known study in Paragraph 5? A．To show children’s different choices. B．To tell readers the study was very scientific. C．To prove the value of putting off gratification. D．To explain why some children were more successful. 47．The writer probably agrees that ________. A．a purposeful life can bring us real joy B．pleasure helps us to make correct decisions C．pleasure plays a key role in a life of purpose D．true happiness is about avoiding pain in the moment 48．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To encourage us to delay pleasure for a bigger purpose. B．To explain the meanings of pleasure and true happiness. C．To compare two different paths to a life of purpose. D．To discuss the good effects of delayed gratification. 【答案】45．B 46．C 47．A 48．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了我们面对选择之时可以做两条路，一条是避免当时的痛苦，另一条是更难走的路——以更高的目标推迟享受。延迟满足虽然痛苦，但可以帮助我们走上正确的道路。 【详解】45．推理判断题。根据“People who learn how to manage their need to be satisfied in the moment thrive (蓬勃发展) more in their careers, relationships and health than people who give in to it.”可知，那些学会如何管理自己当下需要得到满足的人，在事业、人际关系和健康方面比那些屈服于这种需求的人更蓬勃发展。因此那些延迟满足的人会为更大的目标而耐心地努力。故选B。 46．推理判断题。根据“A well-known study conducted at Stanford University in the 1960s explains a lot about why it’s beneficial to delay gratification.”可知，斯坦福大学在20世纪60年代进行的一项著名研究解释了为什么延迟满足是有益的。因此作者第5段提到著名的研究是想证明推迟满足的价值。故选C。 47．推理判断题。根据“A life of purpose, aligned (保持一致) with the seeking of true happiness, creates real joy. It keeps your happiness meter pretty steady (稳定的) throughout your life. ”可知，作者会认同有目标的人生能给我们带来真正的快乐。故选A。 48．主旨大意题。根据“People who learn how to manage their need to be satisfied in the moment thrive (蓬勃发展) more in their careers, relationships and health than people who give in to it.”以及“True happiness needs delaying pleasure, and putting in the time, discipline and patience required to achieve a goal instead of feeling good now.”并通读全文可知，作者鼓励我们为了更大的目标而推迟享乐。故选A。 President Xi Inspects(视察)in Wuhan Passage12 [1]On March 10, 2020, President Xi Jinping made the remark(谈论)during his inspection tour to Wuhan, capital of Hubei province. [2]Although the we have made progress in the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus outbreak(新冠肺炎的爆发)，it is still the most important task. In Hubei and Wuhan the spread of the novel coronavirus has been controlled in part. [3]Xi also encouraged local residents and front-line workers to make prevention and control efforts to defend(保卫)Hubei and Wuhan and fight for victory in the war against the disease. He praised local medical workers, medical teams from other provinces, People's Liberation Army leaders and soldiers, community workers, police officers, officials and volunteers for their bravery and hard work in the prevention and control of the disease. [4]The positive trend(积极地趋势)in preventing and controlling the novel coronavirus outbreak could not be achieved without the hard efforts of the people of Wuhan, Xi said. Wuhan people have developed the spirit of China, as well as the Chinese people's love for the family and the nation, which makes them thick and thin. They will be remembered in history for the final victory against the disease and the whole Party and nation are deeply moved by Wuhan people. [5] Xi went straight to Huoshenshan Hospital immediately after his arrival in Wuhan on Tuesday morning. The hospital was built in just 10 days, which has 1000 beds to treat the patients. After leaving the hospital, Xi went to the Donghti Xincheng residential community(居民社区)and greeted people who were quarantined in their homes(居家隔离). He pointed that the needs of people should be met in time, especially the elderly, children, poor families and disabled people. 49．What is the most important task in Wuhan and Hubei now? A．The prevention and control of the novel coronavirus outbreak. B．Stabilizing the situation(维护社会稳定). C．Develop social economy(发展社会经济). D．Getting medical help from other provinces. 50．What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us? A．Wuhan people will be remembered because of the victory against the disease. B．Wuhan people have made great contributions(贡献)in preventing and controlling the disease. C．It is the love for the family and the nation that makes people get through the hard time. D．We have made great progress in defend Wuhan and Hubei and fight for victory in the war against the disease. 51．What does the word "immediately" in Paragraph 5 probably means? A．突然地 B．秘密地 C．毫不拖延地 D．安全地 52．Which of the following is NOT true? A．On Tuesday morning Xi went to Huoshenshan Hospital after his arrival in Wuhan. B．Medical help form other provinces were offered to Wuhan and Hubei unselfishly(无私地). C．The government should meet the needs of people who are already in trouble in time. D．In Hubei and Wuhan the spread of the novel coronavirus has been controlled completely. 【答案】49．A 50．B 51．C 52．D 【导语】本文介绍中国在抗击新冠疫情期间采取的措施与取得的成效，以及疫情中展现出的中国精神。 【详解】文章大意：本文是新闻报道。习主席于2020年3月10日视察了湖北省省会武汉。习主席提到：虽然我们在预防和控制新的冠状病毒爆发方面取得了进展，但仍然是最重要的任务。在湖北和武汉，这种新型冠状病毒的传播已得到部分控制。习近平还鼓励当地居民和一线工作人员做好防控工作，保卫湖北、武汉，为夺取防疫战争胜利而奋斗。他指出，要及时满足人民群众的需要，特别是老年人、儿童、贫困家庭和残疾人。 49．细节理解题。根据文中“Although the we have made progress in the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus outbreak(新冠肺炎的爆发)，it is still the most important task.” 虽然我们在预防和控制新的冠状病毒爆发方面取得了进展，但仍然是最重要的任务。可知，武汉、湖北现在最重要的任务是新型冠状病毒暴发的防治，故选A。 50．细节理解题。根据文中“Wuhan people have developed the spirit of China, as well as the Chinese people's love for the family and the nation, which makes them thick and thin.” 武汉人发扬了中国精神，也培养了中国人对家庭和民族的热爱，使他们积极向上。可知，第4段主要告诉我们武汉人在防治疾病方面做出了巨大贡献。故选B。 51．词义猜测题。根据文中“Xi went straight to Huoshenshan Hospital immediately after his arrival in Wuhan on Tuesday morning.” 习近平周二上午抵达武汉后，立即直接前往火神山医院。可知，第5段中的“immediately”一词是“立即”的意思，故选C。 52．细节理解题。根据“In Hubei and Wuhan the spread of the novel coronavirus has been controlled in part.” 可知，在湖北和武汉，这种新型冠状病毒的传播已得到部分控制，所以D选项是错误的，故选D。 Passage13 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a common tool in our daily lives. From helping us draw and write to finding answers in seconds, AI is getting smarter every day. With its rapid development, some people worry that AI might one day take over human jobs and even replace (替代) humans in many areas. However, I believe AI will never truly replace humans. Here are several reasons to support this view. First of all, AI doesn’t have feelings. It can generate a beautiful painting in just a few seconds, but it does so without any feeling. It does not experience joy, sadness, or love while creating. Human art, on the other hand, is full of emotion. Only humans can truly express what is in their hearts, and only humans can care for others in a deep and meaningful way. Secondly, humans are naturally creative. We can think in new ways and come up with original (独创的) ideas. AI, by contrast, can only work with the data (数据) it has been given. It learns from what we teach it and cannot produce anything truly new or original. Human imagination allows us to dream, explore, and innovate in ways that machines simply cannot. Third, humans have the ability to tell right from wrong. We make decisions based on values, morals and empathy (价值观、道德和同理心). AI may follow data and logic, but it does not truly understand the importance of its actions. It cannot feel guilty, sympathy, or a sense of justice. In conclusion, AI is a powerful and helpful tool, but it is not a replacement for human beings. It can help us, make us more efficient, and inspire new ideas, but it cannot feel, imagine, or judge like we do. To succeed in the future, we must continue to develop our hearts and minds — qualities that make us unique (独特的) human. 53．What can AI do according to the passage? A．It can feel happy or sad. B．It can think like a human. C．It can tell right from wrong. D．It can help us draw and write. 54．Which of the following would the writer most likely agree with? A．To succeed in the future, we should let AI do everything for us. B．Humans should keep learning and growing their own abilities. C．Creativity is not important in the age of AI. D．AI can teach humans how to be more creative. 55．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．AI can feel joy when it creates art. B．Humans and AI both have the ability to tell right from wrong. C．The writer thinks AI will soon replace humans in most areas. D．AI can only work with the data it has been given. 56．What is the main idea of the passage? A．AI can work by itself without any human data. B．AI is better than humans at being creative. C．Humans should stop using AI because it is dangerous. D．AI is useful, but humans have unique qualities that cannot be replaced. 【答案】53．D 54．B 55．D 56．D 【导语】本文讨论了人工智能（AI）的作用与局限，说明AI是实用工具，但人类的情感、创造力等特质无法被替代。 【详解】53．第1段提到“From helping us draw and write to finding answers in seconds”，可知AI能帮助我们画画和写作。 54．最后一段提到“To succeed in the future, we must continue to develop our hearts and minds”，说明作者认为人类应持续学习、提升自身能力。 55．第4段明确“AI can only work with the data it has been given”，可知该表述符合原文。 56．文中提到“AI is a powerful and helpful tool, but it is not a replacement for human beings”，同时指出人类拥有“feel, imagine, or judge”等独特特质，全文核心是：AI是有用的，但人类的独特品质无法被替代。 Passage14 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a common tool in our daily lives. From helping us draw and write to finding answers in seconds, AI is getting smarter every day. With its rapid development, some people worry that AI might one day take over human jobs and even replace (替代) humans in many areas. However, I believe AI will never truly replace humans. Here are some reasons to support this view.   First of all, AI doesn’t have feelings. It can generate a beautiful painting in just a few seconds, but it does so without any feeling. It does not experience joy, sadness, or love while creating. Human art, on the other hand, is full of emotion. Only humans can truly express what is in their hearts, and only humans can care for others in a deep and meaningful way.   Secondly, humans are naturally creative. We can think in new ways and come up with original (独创的) ideas. AI, by contrast, can only work with the data (数据) it has been given. It learns from what we teach it and cannot produce anything truly new or original. Human imagination allows us to dream, explore, and innovate in ways that machines simply cannot.   Third, humans have the ability to tell right from wrong. We make decisions based on values, morals and empathy (价值观、道德和同理心). AI may follow data and logic, but it does not truly understand the importance of its actions. It cannot feel guilty, sympathy, or a sense of justice.   In conclusion, AI is a powerful and helpful tool, but it is not a replacement for human beings. It can help us, make us more efficient, and inspire new ideas, but it cannot feel, imagine, or judge like we do. To succeed in the future, we must continue to develop our hearts and minds — qualities that make us unique (独特的) human. 57．What can AI do according to the passage? A．It can feel happy or sad. B．It can think like a human. C．It can tell right from wrong. D．It can help us draw and write. 58．How many reasons did the writer give to support his or her view? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 59．Which of the following would the writer most likely agree with? A．Creativity is not important in the age of AI. B．AI can teach humans how to be more creative. C．Humans should keep learning and growing their own abilities. D．To succeed in the future, we should let AI do everything for us. 60．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To explain how powerful AI is. B．To encourage the use of AI. C．To compare humans with AI. D．To state AI can’t replace humans. 【答案】57．D 58．B 59．C 60．D 【导语】本文围绕人工智能展开，从没有情感、缺乏独创创造力、没有是非判断力三个方面，论证人工智能永远无法真正取代人类。 【详解】57．文章第一段“From helping us draw and write to finding answers in seconds”，直接说明AI可以帮我们画画、写作。其余选项都是人类独有，AI不具备。 58．文中用“First of all、Secondly、Third”列出三条理由。 59．文章末尾提到我们要不断提升心智与自身特质，对应人类应坚持学习、提升自身能力。 60．全文主旨鲜明，核心观点AI永远无法取代人类。 Passage15 Five, four, three, two, one, blast off (发射升空)! At 00:23 on Oct 16, 2021, the Shenzhou XIII spacecraft rose into the sky from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu. Three Chinese astronauts—Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu—set off for the Tiangong space station. The spacecraft (宇宙飞船) successfully docked (对接) with the space station core module Tianhe. The crew (机组人员) will stay in space for six months, carrying out the longest-ever space mission by Chinese astronauts. Shenzhou XIII is the fourth spacecraft to visit the Tiangong station and the second manned ship to transport astronauts to the orbiting outpost (轨道位置). Before it, Shenzhou XII manned spacecraft was launched on June 17, carrying three astronauts—Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo. They stayed in the space station for three months and returned to Earth on Sept 17. The Shenzhou XIII astronauts have a wide range of assignments (任务), such as doing medical experiments, setting up robotic (机械的) arms and checking the devices (设备) inside the station. They have performed (执行) two space walks to work outside the station—one was on Nov 7, with Wang becoming China’s first female spacewalker, while the other was on Dec 26. The mission is a valuable (有价值的) opportunity for China’s science community (团体) because it allows the astronauts to carry out in-orbit experiments that take a lot of time and manual work, Pang Zhihao, a former analyst (分析师) at the China Academy of Space Technology, toldChina Daily. The Shenzhou XIII mission has fueled (点燃) teenagers’ passion for space exploration as well. On Dec 9, the astronauts gave a science lecture to millions of students on Earth. They showed the kids a glimpse (一瞥) of their space life and did some fun science experiments. For example, Wang made a water ball to show that water in space is different from that on Earth. It will not flow downward (向下) if you try to pour it into a cup. Denis Simon, executive (执行的) director of the Center for Innovation Policy at Duke University in the US, toldXinhuathat China’s success in space continues to be impressive. “China is now well on its way to being a leader in space exploration,” he said. 61．What do we know about the mission of Shenzhou XIII? A．It has the most astronauts ever sent into space. B．It is the first mission to send astronauts to an orbiting outpost. C．The spacecraft is the first one to visit the Tiangong space station. D．It is the longest-ever space mission by Chinese astronauts. 62．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Devices astronauts used to finish their tasks. B．Who spacewalkers are. C．How the space walks were performed. D．The tasks for Shenzhou XIII astronauts. 63．What do we know about water in space? A．It does not flow downward. B．Its color is different from water on Earth. C．It flows quicker than it does on Earth. D．It will break a cup if people try to pour it. 64．What does Denis Simon mean in the last paragraph? A．There will be more success in space exploration around the world. B．Cooperation between China and the US is going well. C．China has followed the laws of space exploration. D．China has done a great job in space exploration. 【答案】61．D 62．D 63．A 64．D 【导语】本文介绍神舟13号成功发射，中国宇航员在太空中的任务以及意义，及中国在航天上的成就。 【详解】61．细节理解题。根据第二段“The crew will stay in space for six months, carrying out the longest-ever space mission by Chinese astronauts.”可知，机组人员将在太空停留六个月，执行中国宇航员有史以来时间最长的太空任务，故选D。 62．段落大意题。根据第四段“The Shenzhou XIII astronauts have a wide range of assignments”可知，本段是介绍这次太空之旅宇航员们要执行的任务，故选D。 63．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Wang made a water ball to show that water in space is different from that on Earth. It will not flow downward if you try to pour it into a cup.”可知，王制作了一个水球来说明太空中的水和地球上的水是不同的。如果你想把它倒进杯子里，它不会往下流，所以说明太空中的水不会向下流动，故选A。 64．推理判断题。根据最后一段“China is now well on its way to being a leader in space exploration”可知，中国在太空探索中已经取得很大成就，故选D。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $