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1．（2025 岳麓区校级模拟） Vivien He is a senior at a high school in Rolling Hills Estates.Growing up in Southern California，where earthquakes often happen，this 18﹣year﹣old girl has spent lots of time hiding under her school desk during earthquake drills.These ground tremors（small earthquakes） are the world's deadliest natural disasters.And they' re often unpredictable.
Earthquake early warning systems do exist.One is the Shake Alert system on the U.S.West Coast.Earthquake monitoring stations in the Shake Alert network detect ground shaking when a quake strikes.Those stations then alert people that the ground under them may soon start to shake.But it's hard to predict how much the ground will shake at any given place.And people closest to an earthquake's source are out of luck.They'll feel the shaking before they can get an alert.
Therefore，Vivien built an at﹣home earthquake sensor.Called the Qube，this device uses a motion sensor called a geophone to feel tremors that may mark the beginning of a bigger quake.Then，it can warn users by sounding the alarm or sending text alerts.To build it，Vivien bought a machine and watched YouTube videos to learn how to use it.Then she went to work in a spare bathroom.
During nine months of testing，Vivien's Qube detected all earthquakes over magnitude 3 around Los Angeles.The motion data captured by her Qube also matched those from a nearby seismometer（地震仪） in the Southern California Seismic Network.
Vivien is now building up a network of Qubes around Los Angeles. "I have eight devices in different homes，" she says.A widespread Qube network could serve as a role similar to that of Shake Alert seismic stations.When one Qube starts to shake，it could alert users across town to an oncoming quake.But unlike earthquake monitoring stations，Qubes are tiny and inexpensive.About the size of a Rubik's cube，one Qube costs less than ＄100 to make.So，many more of them could be installed around a city.
（1）What can we learn about Vivien He when she was little？　 　
A.She used to like playing hide and seek in school.
B.She was often at risk of experiencing an earthquake.
C.She once got injured severely in an earthquake drill.
D.She showed no interest in studying natural disasters.
（2）Why does the author mention the Shake Alert system？　 　
A.To prove the necessity of early earthquake monitoring stations.
B.To compare Shake Alert with Vivien's Qube in terms of accuracy.
C.To highlight the technological advancements in earthquake detection.
D.To show the drawback of existing earthquake early warning systems.
（3）What's the main function of Vivien He's device？　 　
A.Monitoring tremors and sending alarms.
B.Collecting data about minor earthquakes.
C.Predicting the center of an earthquake.
D.Assessing the sizes of earthquakes.
（4）What's implied about the network of Qubes？　 　
A.It's very challenging to build it.
B.It has limitations in large cities.
C.It can be easily applied at a low cost.
D.It just requires eight devices in each place.
2．（2025 贵港三模） Even when Luc was busy，he always welcomed me and let me explore his back room.Luc owned a small，respected piano shop in the city and loved pianos.When it was quieter，he enjoyed my company and told me about the newly arrived pianos.He believed every piano was unique，even if they were from the same maker.Sometimes he knew all about the pianos and their owners.
Other times，he only knew what he could see or hear.Most pianos came from charity sales，with unknown histories.But like an expert，he could tell if a piano was played a lot，kept in the right environment，or had children around it.He could even guess if it was recently shipped.He acted like a detective.His attitude toward pianos mirrored his philosophy of life.While regretting the damage caused by children on keyboard and strings，he found it tolerable because the piano was used and"at the heart of the family."He thought pianos were more than just furniture and that accidental drinking drops were a small price to pay for introducing young people to a joy that comes from comfort，not awe.
I started playing the violin at six，and now I'm seventy﹣six.It's been a big part of my life.It can't talk，but the instrument can respond with an astonishing range of substance and emotion.This is a special kind of relationship.There are other moments，however，when the violin stubbornly refuses to do as I want﹣when it only unwillingly plays in tune，or makes the sound I want，or delivers the music's essence for which I pursue.Then I have to persuade，negotiate，or adjust to its every desire.
Luc's ideas connected with me.Luc's ideas connected with me deeply，reminding me that the relationship between musician and instrument is not just about control，but about respect and understanding.In the end，it's the passion and love we pour into our instruments that truly bring music to life.
（1）How does Luc view pianos in his shop？ 　 　
A.As priceless antiques to be preserved.
B.As instruments that need love and use.
C.As objects that should never be touched.
D.As commercial products with valuable history.
（2）Which of the following would best describe Luc's philosophy of life？ 　 　
A.Cherish and protect life all the time.
B.Always live with devotions and practice.
C.Don't take life's opportunities for granted.
D.Live with imperfections instead of doing nothing.
（3）What is the author's attitude towards his violin？ 　 　
A.Encouraging and patient.
B.Controlling but cherishing.
C.Affectionate but demanding.
D.Respectful and connected.
（4）What is the main idea of the passage？ 　 　
A.It highlights the benefits of playing instruments.
B.It discusses the roles instruments play in daily life.
C.It compares the values of instruments to life understandings.
D.It explores the relationship between humans and instruments.
3．（2025 青羊区校级模拟） As I walked into the George Eastman Museum's Dryden Theater，I felt as though I had stepped into a time machine.On the way to the traditional，old﹣timey box office，tons of vintage movie posters and the theater entrance made me feel like I was on Broadway.As everyone took their seats，an older gentleman who looked like he walked straight out of the 1920s gave the attendees a historical background of the film we were seeing —The Barker.
The film itself，which was released in 1928，is considered a "part﹣talkie".Before films included synchronized （同步的） sound，films were played with live accompaniment and contained subtitles to add context.With the invention of synchronized sound，films slowly added talking dialogue in scenes throughout the film；these films were considered "part﹣talkies".
The Barker，which explores the lives of carnival workers，is the talking debut （首次登场） of all of the main cast.The film was revolutionary not only for the technology but also for the actors.My film experience consists of mostly talkies，so when I finished The Barker，I felt like I witnessed something brand new for the first time.
The experience I had at Dryden Theater was unlike any movie﹣going experience I had ever had.The music，the film，and the atmosphere itself were completely unique!Since viewing films has gradually been switched to streaming services，especially since the pandemic，this has both increased the accessibility of films and robbed us of reliance on a social experience to watch a movie —one that attending The Barker reminded me of.
"Barbenheimer"，a phenomenon that contrasts the obvious differences in the recently released movies Barbie and Oppenheimer，allowed us to return to the movie﹣going adventure.Finally，everyone wanted big screens and surround sound rather than the tiny screens in bedrooms.More importantly，we were all able to interact with a piece of content alongside other people."Barbenheimer" brought back the pastime of going to the cinema —one that I think we should continue to engage in.I say we take a page out of the 1920s playbook and return to the cinema.
（1）Who made the audience of The Barker know better about its background？ 　 　
A.A star who was cast in the movie.
B.A man who had a look of the past.
C.An elderly gentleman from the 1920s.
D.A staff member working at the box office.
（2）Which of the following is true of "part﹣talkies"？ 　 　
A.The Barker is a "part﹣talkie".
B. "Part﹣talkies" are totally silent.
C. "Part﹣talkies" involve live accompaniment.
D.The films before The Barker are "part﹣talkies".
（3）What is the author's attitude towards the streaming film services？ 　 　
A.Ambiguous.
B.Approving.
C.Critical.
D.Objective.
（4）What does the author imply about the "1920s playbook" in the final paragraph？ 　 　
A.Modern cinemas should mimic Broadway﹣style theaters.
B.Filmmakers should focus on historical themes.
C.Audiences should value shared viewing traditions.
D.Theaters need larger screens to compete with streaming.
4．（2025 宁波模拟） My fingers trembled as I signed the pre﹣medical application form.The watercolor brushes on my desk stared back at me like abandoned friends.I'm Lora，an 18﹣year﹣old who secretly drew brain diagrams on napkins while classmates drew cartoons."Art feeds the soul but starves the body，Mom always said.Her words haunted me as my biology textbooks slowly buried my drawing pads.
Then came the school career fair that changed everything.Dr.Eleanor Whitman from Harvard asked us to list our"hidden skills".My hand shook as I wrote"observing details"﹣something I'd learned from painting flower petals."That's medical research's most needed skill!"she exclaimed，sharing how a student turned microbiology notes into textbook illustrations.My lab partner whispered，"Remember our photosynthesis（光合作用） comic？"For the first time，my two worlds didn't feel so separate.
The real surprise came during hospital volunteering.Watching surgeries，I noticed something﹣the steady hands of doctors reminded me of my brushwork.When a boy struggled to describe his pain，I drew a fire﹣breathing dragon on his cast."You made medicine speak，"the nurse said.Slowly，my drawing pads filled with cells that looked like colored﹣glass art and X﹣rays arranged like abstract paintings.
Mr.Dawson，our career counselor，helped connect these dots.On his whiteboard，my medical knowledge and art skills overlapped in a bright yellow circle labeled"Medical Illustration".He showed me job listings I never knew existed﹣graphic designers for science apps，3 D modelers for anatomy（解剖）classes."Your 'impractical' skill makes you stand out，"he said，pointing to my dragon drawing now used in pain management workshops.
Today，my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk.The same hands that once hesitated between them now create 3 D models of viruses for vaccine education.Sometimes I teach young patients to draw their feelings instead of describing them.My story isn't about heart and reality canceling each other out﹣they just multiply possibilities.
（1）What can be inferred about Lora from paragraph 1？ 　 　
A.She had given up the hobby of drawing.
B.She was excited about studying medicine.
C.She felt torn between art and medical study.
D.She regretted not practicing painting earlier.
（2）Dr.Eleanor thought of Lora's "hidden skills"as 　 　 .
A.a plus
B.a leisure
C.a distraction
D.a burden
（3）How did Lora's hospital experience influence her？ 　 　
A.It helped develop her surgical skills.
B.It directed her toward doctor training.
C.It boosted her enthusiasm for abstract art.
D.It convinced her of art's role in healthcare.
（4）What message does the author want to convey？ 　 　
A.Follow the beaten track to success.
B.A picture is worth a thousand words.
C.Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
D.Two strings to your bow light the way.
5．（2025 武汉模拟） These days，I have been gathering contributions for Class Notes from my classmates at the Brearley School.Seven contributions have come in.They are long or short，emotional or matter﹣of﹣fact，and now my job will be to cut and select，rephrase and quote，and count words from each contributor﹣ our entire collection will have to add up to no more than six hundred and fifty words.
The tough part is trying to give more or less equal space to each of these life accounts，since some of us tend to relate incidents in great detail while others are tight﹣lipped.If nine of us altogether，including me，contribute notes，then each note is allowed a little over seventy words.If another contribution comes in at the last minute，we all go down to about sixty﹣five.Do I cut out the trip to Costa Rica，or the visit to the nephew in New Jersey？The recent grandchild，broken leg，or Scrabble （拼字游戏） competition？
Why did I decide I would not mind being a class﹣notes agent？I suppose I pursue any piece of writing for two main reasons.First，I like the challenge of trying a new form.In this case，my task is to rearrange the writings of a range of personalities to create one fairly smooth whole.The second reason is always emotional.Here，one source of my emotion was the years﹣long experience of the school itself.I was also touched that my classmates suggested me for the job，their sensible reason being： "You're a writer. "
As a 65﹣year﹣old lady，I feel tired sometimes，but I've never stopped valuing every moment in this job.For me，my classmates are still full of youthful energy，passion，or disgust or tearful hurt.I'm not sure I'm naturally gifted at turning all these colorful details into a brief and entertaining account.That's how I do it —quote their own words as often as I can.
（1）What does the author need to do with the contributions？ 　 　
A.Edit and adjust them.
B.Collect and grade them.
C.Ensure the variety of them.
D.Add personal comments to them.
（2）How does the author explain the difficulty of the job？ 　 　
A.By citing quotes.
B.By listing examples.
C.By making comparisons.
D.By giving definitions.
（3）What can we infer about the author from paragraph 3？ 　 　
A.She prioritizes new forms.
B.She prefers emotional writing.
C.She is hesitant about the role.
D.She is acknowledged by her classmates.
（4）What does the author think of the job？ 　 　
A.It's stressful.
B.It's worthwhile.
C.It's straightforward.
D.It's troublesome.
6．（2025 宽城区校级模拟） Onstage，21﹣year﹣old Jiang Zhounan brings stories to life，while offstage，she finds great joy and excitement in her own passionate story with speeding motorcycle.Born in 2003，Jiang represents the elegance of the stage and the freedom of the open road.Her life combines the grace of traditional Yueju Opera with the thrill of biking.
Her journey into the world of art began with a serendipitous（凑巧的）moment in her second year of junior middle school.During a singing practice，Jiang's clear voice and heartfelt emotion captured the attention of her teacher.Recognizing her talent，the teacher handed her an enrollment brochure for the Zhejiang Vocational Academy of Art，setting her on the path to becoming a Yueju Opera performer.
At the academy，Jiang was fortunate to find a teacher who provided academic guidance and personal support，allowing her to fully engage herself in the study of the art form.Upon graduating in 2022，she joined the Yueju Opera troupe（剧团）at the Nantong Art Theater，where she focuses on laodan （senior female roles） while also performing zhengdan （young female roles）.Her solid vocal skills and nuanced （细致入微的） performances quickly made her a standout member of the troupe.Yueju Opera is a traditional style of opera popular in the Yangtze River Delta region.Its male roles are typically played by women.
But in her free time，Jiang embraces a different kind of performance.Shortly after starting her career，she met a group of female motorcyclists during an outreach performance in the countryside.Their confident，spirited behaviour fascinated her，stimulating a passion for the speed and the freedom of motorcycling.In 2022，she bought herself a motorcycle，transforming from a graceful Yueju Opera performer to a dynamic，cool rider.
Jiang doesn't see her two person as as conflicting.She believes everyone has multiple dimensions to their character，with the stage reflecting just one side of her life and motorcycling marking the shift from work to personal life.
（1）Why did Jiang Zhounan pursue a career in Yueju Opera？ 　 　
A.Her teacher recognized her talent.
B.She won a local talent competition.
C.She was inspired by an opera singer.
D.She was interested in performing arts.
（2）What roles does Jiang Zhounan specialize in at the Yueju Opera troupe？ 　 　
A.Only young female roles.
B.Only senior male roles.
C.Both senior and young female roles.
D.Both senior and young male roles.
（3）Which of the following can best describe Jiang Zhounan？ 　 　
A.Talented and shy.
B.Devoted and adventurous.
C.Responsible and gentle.
D.Traditional and clumsy.
（4）What message does the author seem to convey in the text？ 　 　
A.The early bird catches the worm.
B.When one door closes，another opens.
C.The grass is always greener on the other side.
D.A man has many sides like a multi﹣faceted diamond.
7．（2025 岳阳模拟） In Kibaha，Tanzania，near the capital Dar es Salaam，architects are set to build a new village with "earth printing".Funded by charity One Heart，Hope Village has been designed by architecture firms Hassell and ClarkeHopkinsClarke to help and house children from across the country who have experienced hardship or unsafe home environments.
The village will offer schooling for up to 480 children，as well as accommodation，childcare and skills training for 3﹣to 18﹣year﹣old girls.The landmark building for Hope Village is its community center，a 3 D﹣printed design that will serve as a school hall and cafeteria during the week and open to the wider community for events at weekends.
"We wanted to make sure that we're able to create walls that could circulate air in the building，but at the same time also bring in light，"said Xavier De Kestclier，Hassell's head of design and innovation，"and turning to 3 D printing allowed for an open，"porous'（多孔的） wall design."
The earth suitable for printing typically contains 15% to 30% clay，giving it natural bonding characteristics.The walls will not be load﹣bearing，as a metal structure will support the roof that covers the walls and protects them from the elements.The roof will be made from short lengths of locally sourced wood，connected in an interlocking design on the ground before being raised up and covering the frame like a fabric tent and finished with sheet metal，explained De Kestelier.
"The plan is not just to use technology but to bring technology to the site in Tanzania and leave it there，"said De Kestelier.As part of the project's commitment to community outreach and skills training，the constructors will teach locals how to use the printer so the community can construct further buildings in the future.
（1）What is Hope Village in Kibaha aimed at？ 　 　
A.Engaging in charity activities.
B.Restoring unsafe environments.
C.Experimenting with earth printing.
D.Providing shelter for disadvantaged children.
（2）What do we know about the community center？ 　 　
A.Its walls bear heavy weight.
B.It offers children schooling.
C.It's a 3 D﹣printed building.
D.It opens to all during weekdays.
（3）What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about？ 　 　
A.Environmental benefits of clay.
B.Materials and design of the building.
C.3 D printing for wall construction.
D.Techniques in modern architecture.
（4）What is the principle of the project？ 　 　
A.Teach a man to fish.
B.Innovation is the key to growth.
C.A good beginning is half done.
D.Share knowledge，share success.
8．（2025 皇姑区二模） Last month，I completed my Level 2 Chinese lessons.As the class wound up and we bid farewells to our teacher，there was little confusion in my mind on what to do next：to visit a sacred spot dedicated to a man who laid the groundwork for China's modern educational system millennia ago.
On a bright Sunday afternoon，I visited the Confucius Temple.Once inside，I quickly realized that this was actually my second visit.The first in late 2009 had been a rushed affair as I had unfortunately included it in a trip to the Yonghegong Lama Temple，which took much longer to explore.Since I did not remember much in the way of details from back then，this second visit，thankfully，felt as good as new.
What stood out vividly as soon as I entered the courtyard was a statue of the great man right before the doors.Visitors were busy taking photographs and a middle﹣aged man was urging a young boy，possibly his grandson，to pose and pray.It must seem awe﹣inspiring for the little one.As he grows up，the schoolboy will no doubt come to appreciate what a groundbreaking change this man brought on basic literacy by giving everyone an equal opportunity to attend school，an unheard﹣of thing in those days.
There is much to thank Confucius for；his remarkable contribution to the country's moral compass，his near﹣single﹣handed effort to teach future generations the value of honesty，hard work，and respect for fellow beings —in short，the Confucian ethos （道德观） —that are in essence what we find in abundance in Chinese society，even today.
As I explored every corner of the temple with crowds of well﹣behaved citizens，the fruits of a seed sown long ago became quite apparent to me.This visit to the Confucius Temple was not merely a tour；it was a pilgrimage （朝圣） ，allowing me to pay respect to the profound wisdom that has continued to shape Chinese society for thousands of years.
（1）Why did the author find the second visit as good as new？ 　 　
A.He was quite familiar with it.
B.His memories of the first visit faded.
C.He spent more time in exploring it.
D.The temple had changed quite a lot.
（2）What contribution did Confucius make to the Chinese educational system？ 　 　
A.He built the Confucius Temple.
B.He invented a new method of teaching.
C.He established the first university in China.
D.He made education accessible to all people.
（3）What can be learnt about Confucianism in contemporary China？ 　 　
A.Its values are still widely practiced.
B.It is far more influential than before.
C.It has lost its relevance in today's society.
D.It is followed and practiced by few scholars.
（4）Which of the following is the best title for the text？ 　 　
A.Confucius' Enduring Influence：A Modern Pilgrimage
B.Confucius and Education：Revisiting a Timeless Legacy
C.Language Lessons and Cultural Heritage：A Confucian Journey
D.My Second Visit to the Temple：Memories of Confucius
9．（2025 武汉模拟） Heidi Tait，co﹣founder of Tangaroa Blue，an organization committed to beach cleaning，was puzzled when she and her teammates started finding strange tire﹣shaped capsules washed ashore along the Cape York coast，near Australia's northeastern tip.But Tait eventually connected with Satlink —a Spanish satellite communications company.Satlink's GPS﹣enabled buoys（浮标），the ones the beach cleaners kept finding，help commercial fishers track their nets，lines etc.Tait had a brainwave that would see the buoys not just recycled but reused.
For more than a decade，boat crews working farther west，in Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria，had been telling Tait about how abandoned fishing nets were circling the gulf，hurting sea creatures.These so﹣called ghost （幽灵）nets had either broken free from commercial fishing boats and gotten lost，or were cut loose by fishers after getting caught on rocks.Weighing a few tonnes each，the nets that boat crews had chanced upon in the gulf were often too big for them to pull out of the water.They'd typically report the finds to the authorities，but by the time anyone with an appropriately equipped boat could head out to get one，the mass of messy rope had often gone from sight.
However，once one of the GPS﹣enabled buoys is attached，it sends its location every few hours to a website，which lets Tangaroa Blue monitor the nets' movements' and warns the organization of danger.So far，the reused GPS trackers have helped Tangaroa Blue recover three ghost nets from Australian waters.
Tangaroa Blue's idea to track ghost nets isn't entirely new；researchers with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation （CSIRO），Australia's national science agency，suggested it a decade ago.Taking the idea on board，the authorities tried using battery﹣powered trackers to monitor a few ghost nets.Tangaroa Blue's approach differs in that its recycled buoys are solar powered and require less upkeep.
（1）What were the tire﹣shaped capsules originally used for？ 　 　
A.Removing beach waste.
B.Recycling vehicle tires.
C.Locating fishing equipment.
D.Strengthening satellite signals.
（2）What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2？ 　 　
A.Illustrate a future possibility.
B.Describe a technical process.
C.Present a practical solution.
D.Frame a problem context.
（3）How do Tangaroa Blue's buoys outperform earlier trackers？ 　 　
A.They need less maintenance.
B.They monitor broader regions.
C.They receive government funding.
D.They provide precise tracking data.
（4）What is the best title for the text？ 　 　
A.Turning Waste into Treasure：A Fix to Ghost Nets
B.Fighting Threats：The Hidden Harm of Ghost Nets
C.Financing Change：Innovative Ocean Cleanup Plans
D.Protecting Seas from Waste：An Activist of Conservation
10．（2025 泉州模拟） An internationally praised cultural thing has introduced the attractive tale of Sun Wukong to audiences worldwide.But for Ghaffar Pourazar，a British﹣American dual citizen living in California，this legendary figure has been a part of his identity for decades.
Pourazar's lifelong passion for Peking Opera began by chance.In 1993，Pourazar attended a performance at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall and was instantly captured.He went backstage right after the show and made friends with the Chinese performers.With their help，Pourazar was enrolled at an opera school.Just three months later，he left his life in Britain behind and moved to Beijing to train in the martial roles of the art.
Starting as an adult was not easy，as Peking Opera is a complex mixture of vocal performance，mime，martial arts，dance and acrobatics.In addition to the physical demands，mastering the Chinese language posed another problem. "I was constantly reciting the subtitles and songs，whether I was eating，bathing，walking，or even dreaming，" Pourazar said.
Pourazar believes that great art transcends （超越） languages.Over the years，he has devoted himself to introducing Peking Opera and Sun Wukong to international audiences.He has also been teaching courses and organizing workshops in the United﹣States，bringing Peking Opera to curious Western learners.To better connect with Western audiences and learners，he adapted some classic plays such as The Monkey King：Uproar in Heaven into English versions and he also adapted Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream into Poking Opera.
In recognition of his contributions，Pourazar received the Great Wall Friendship Award from the Beijing government in 2014. "Cultural exchange should be reciprocal （互惠的）.I aim to blend my expertise in opera with my multicultural background to create enriching artistic experiences for the audiences，" said Pourazar.
（1）What is the author's intention of writing paragraph 1？ 　 　
A.To prove Ghaffar Pourazar's achievement.
B.To introduce a cultural influence on an individual.
C.To explain the cultural significance of Sun Wukong.
D.To highlight the fascination of ancient Chinese tales.
（2）What do we know about Pourazar's experience of learning Peking Opera？ 　 　
A.Language was a significant barrier for him.
B.The performers he met backstage taught him the art.
C.Queen Elizabeth made him interested in Peking Opera.
D.His enthusiasm for Peking Opera started at an early age.
（3）Why did Pourazar adapt Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream into Peking Opera？ 　 　
A.To show off his talent in adapting different plays.
B.To add more complexity to traditional opera forms.
C.To prove that Peking Opera is superior to other art forms.
D.To make Peking Opera more accessible to Western audiences.
（4）Which of the following words best describe Pourazar？ 　 　
A.Determined and creative.
B.Passionate and reserved.
C.Humorous and charming.
D.Traditional and cautious.
11．（2025 晋中模拟） Here's what I remember：The day it happened，I was around 8 years old.It was definitely a Sunday because we never went anywhere on Saturdays.On that day，my dad decided to take me to the Museum of Modern Art to see some paintings.As we were walking in a big room，something on the wall grabbed my eyes.
It was a woodland scene，with some colorful rocks in the foreground and tall trees branching into a blue sky.It had no people or anything extraordinary in it.But with a force，it almost pulled me to it.As I moved closer，it tightened its grip and I could barely move.Nothing like that had ever happened to me.
Wondering where I'd gone，my dad turned around and found me standing a few feet from the image.When he came up behind me，I asked him，"What is this？"And he，without looking for a label，answered，"This is a Cezanne."
Cezanne is known to produce little worlds that almost lose their balance，but somehow hold themselves together，creating beauty，tension and danger all at once.
But I knew nothing about painting or art history then.To this day，I cannot explain why the crazy painting could appeal to an 8﹣year﹣old.The fact that it kept happening﹣keeps happening，all these 60 years since﹣is one of the mysteries of my life.
All I can think is that we are born with a sort of mood in us.Deep down，it keeps looking for someone to share itself with.When we come across the right musician，or，in this case，the right artist，then we are pulled into a conversation we've apparently been longing to have.
And that's what happened to me that day.When I left the museum，I felt like I had a personal talk with an artist who had already been dead for 50 years.
（1）What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 1 refer to？　 　
A.A search for Cezanne's painting.
B.A decision to stay home that day.
C.A"conversation"with a dead artist.
D.A trip to the Museum of Modern Art.
（2）What did the little boy think of the painting？　 　
A.Amazing.
B.Stupid.
C.Boring.
D.Funny.
（3）What does the author suggest in paragraph 6？　 　
A.Most of us feel lonely in the world.
B.Anyone can find comfort in nice artworks.
C.Art is a necessity for human beings.
D.Human beings are born with a taste for art.
（4）Where is the text most probably taken from？　 　
A.A novel.
B.A biography.
C.A science report.
D.An artwork review.
12．（2025 昌黎县校级二模） Despite being born without hands，12﹣year﹣old Aubrey Sauvie has never let limitations hold her back.From mastering martial arts（武术） to expressing herself through art，she advances bravely in a world that often prioritizes physical ability.However，her passion for drumming presented a special barrier：how could she hold the drumsticks without slipping out？
Aware of Aubrey's problem，her band director proposed her for Tech Engineering for Kids，a program which is run through a junior﹣level engineering course of the Tennessee Tech University.It involves students working in teams to design a form of custom assistive technology for children with special needs.Up to now，they have created toys and devices for children with sensory disorder.
Learning about Aubrey's story，a team of ten engineering students of the program decided to create 3 D﹣printed prostheses（义肢） specifically designed for drumming.They would send a certain design to Aubrey，who would then provide feedback，like"I think this is good，but it's a little bit long.Could it be shortened？"or"It's a little bit hot on my arm.Could you potentially，like，make it a little bit more breathable？" The team created about six iterations of the prostheses until they were satisfied with the final product，which was not only hard﹣wearing but also flexible，allowing for drumstick attachments on both arms.This innovation not only improved sound quality but also provided the flexibility needed for advanced drumming techniques.
Aubrey was very grateful for this technical solution."I was really excited that I was going to be able to use the new prostheses and try them out，"she remarked."They are becoming a very useful and resourceful tool to help me with my drumming."With her newfound drumming freedom，Aubrey sets her sights on mastering a full drum set.Meanwhile，Tech Engineering for Kids readies itself to extend its reach，bridging the gap between limitations and ambitions through technology.
（1）What troubles Aubrey a lot？ 　 　
A.Lacking passion for sports.
B.Owning no talent for music.
C.Inaccessibility to expert training.
D.Inability to operate an instrument.
（2）What is Tech Engineering for Kids intended to do？ 　 　
A.Offer engineering courses.
B.Design sustainable devices.
C.Create personalized adaptive tools.
D.Improve overall users' experience.
（3）Which can replace the underlined word "iterations"in Paragraph 3？ 　 　
A.Uses.
B.Versions.
C.Materials.
D.Kinds.
（4）What does the text mainly tell us？ 　 　
A.Limitation brings down people's creativity.
B.Ambition fuels the desires of the disabled.
C.Science breaks down the barriers among people.
D.Technology empowers people to pursue dreams.
13．（2025 山东模拟） At 19，Mahmood Akram has made a remarkable achievement.He can read，write，and type in 400 languages and speak 46 fluently.This incredible ability showcases his deeprooted passion for languages.
Akram's language learning journey started at the age of four，under the guidance of his father who is proficient in 16 languages.Akram mastered the English alphabet（字母表）in just six days and the 299 alphabets of Tamil in three weeks.By the time he was six，he had already surpassed his father's language knowledge and was eager to explore more languages independently.
At eight，he became the youngest multilingual（多语言的）typist，setting his first world record.At ten，he wrote the Indian national anthem in 20 languages within an hour，achieving his second world record.By 12，he could handle 400 languages and won a German award in a competition against 70 linguistic experts.
However，Akram's passion for languages brought challenges to his traditional education.After fifth﹣grade，he couldn't find a language﹣focused school in India，so he studied online.Later，he received a scholarship to study in Austria.Currently，he is pursuing multiple degrees in English literature，and animation.
For Akram，his achievements are part of a bigger goal.He has found that many people believe English is enough for global communication and he wants to change that and encourage people to learn more languages.Starting to teach at the Akram Global Languages Institute founded by his father at 14，he now conducts language workshops abroad in countries like Thailand，and Indonesia.He believes that learning languages can build connections between people and dreams of translating Tamil literary masterpieces.
From a curious four﹣year﹣old learning alphabets in Chennai to a world record﹣holding polyglot，Mahmood Akram's journey is a powerful reminder of the impact of passion and perseverance.He hopes to inspire others to value linguistic diversity. "I want to be a language professor and a role model for others.Knowing a language is a powerful way to make people feel at home，appreciating linguistic diversity and embracing their cultural identities."
（1）What role did Akram's father play in his language learning journey？ 　 　
A．Teach him to speak fluently.
B．Help him set a world record.
C．Send him to a language school.
D．Equip him with learning methods.
（2）How was Akram challenged in elementary education？ 　 　
A．He had a lack of resources.
B．He had to drop out of school.
C．He was rejected for scholarship.
D．He pursued several degrees at a time.
（3）What might be Akram's attitude towards Tamil masterpieces？ 　 　
A．Admiring.
B．Dismissive.
C．Critical.
D．Thrilled.
（4）What can be inferred from Akram's words？ 　 　
A．Learning a language requires talent.
B．Inspiration serves as a motivation for life.
C．Language enhances a sense of belonging.
D．Passion can transform into a profession.
14．（2025 腾冲市校级二模） About 6 months ago，I joined a gym.Every morning，there is one personal trainer there that works out.Meanwhile，my little group do our workout.He does his routine with such a quiet determination that he makes it all look very easy，although I know how hard he is working.
A couple of weeks ago，I was watching him do chin ups.I broke away from my group and asked him if I could try a chin﹣up.I had never tried it before.He eagerly stepped aside and encouraged me to step up to the bar.I pulled myself up without thinking.Once…then twice.That was all I had in me，I having no strength left.I told him that was all I had，so he stepped up behind me and pushed me up for a third and fourth "poll".A burst of content sweeping over me.I felt strong and good.The next day when I was doing my workout，I asked him to assist me again.Again，I did two.Again on day three.I thought it was disappointing that I could only do two，but when I finished my workout in the gym on day four，he was standing there just waving his hand at me.When I asked him what was up，he said he was impressed with my chin ups.He explained that most people couldn't do them at all，and that he was impressed by what I could.He further told me that if I practiced every day，I would be doing 5 or 6 in no time.At this point I should probably add that I am 50 years old…and female.
I have a new approach now.I have experienced first hand how good it feels to rush in so innocently.To trust that we can do it and go on to accomplish exactly what we set out to do，as no one tells us we can't.I've learned how crucial it is to support others and ourselves in our attempts and to let them know that we believe they can do it rather than telling them we think that they can't.
（1）How did the author feel after trying her first chin ups？ 　 　
A．Satisfied.
B．Regretful.
C．Relieved.
D．Ashamed.
（2）Why did the trainer wave his hand at the author？ 　 　
A．Because he was concerned about her health.
B．Because she made an appointment with him.
C．Because she did what most people couldn't do.
D．Because he felt like pointing out the author's weakness
（3）What does the author suggest in the last paragraph？ 　 　
A．Recognizing our restriction.
B．Motivating others to achieve goals.
C．Having faith in others' words.
D．Weighing what you can and can't.
（4）Which might be the best title of the text？ 　 　
A．Walk Out of Comfort Zone
B．Because I Believe I Can
C．Say No to Challenges
D．Under No Circumstances Can We Quit
15．（2025 武功县校级二模） After cycling 1，328 kilometers in 15 days，Ding Wenxin arrived at his destination—Peking University in Beijing for registration.
Ding，who hails from Xinyu city in Jiangxi province，is a freshman﹣to﹣be majoring in sociology at Peking University，one of the most prestigious universities in China and his dream school.
"I hope my youth can be richer，leave more beautiful memories，and also want to exercise my ability." Ding Wenxin said.Just after the end of the college entrance examination，Ding Wenxin bought a bicycle for himself and specially trained for riding to improve his physical fitness and athletic ability.After being accepted，Ding wanted to kick off his college life in a special way：cycling to the university.Considering factors including his physical fitness，the weather and traffic conditions，he decided to start his cycling journey from Shanghai.
Along the way，Ding Wenxin saw shooting stars across the night sky，rainbows after the rain and the sun rising on the top of the mountain，and met many warm﹣hearted friends.At the same time，Ding Wenxin also experienced heat stroke，encountered a rainstorm，homeless，food impermanence，day and night reversal，flat tire，bad brakes is a common thing.Despite the hardships，Ding Wenxin never thought of giving up halfway.Once you start，you have to work hard to the end.
It was not an easy journey. "I tried my best to complete the trip.Struggling to cycle day and night，I felt quite tired.However，there was a specific destination in my mind all the way，which gave me the courage to continue my journey，" Ding said.
Ding arrived at Peking University on Aug.19，the registration day for undergraduates.The university's official account on the Sina Weibo micro﹣blogging platform posted a message on that day to welcome Ding and send good wishes for his future life.
Ding hopes to join student societies such as the Cycling Association and Mountaineering Association of Peking University and explore faraway places with like﹣minded friends，enriching his university life.
（1）Where was Ding Wenxin born？ 　 　
A.Jiangxi.
B.Shanghai.
C.Beijing.
D.Hebei.
（2）What kind of person is Ding Wenxin？ 　 　
A.Persevering.
B.Adventurous.
C.Ambitious.
D.Caring.
（3）After Ding Wenxin arrived at the school，what was the attitude of the school？ 　 　
A.Bland.
B.Cautious.
C.Salutatory.
D.Neutral.
（4）What can we infer from the last paragraph？ 　 　
A.Ding hopes to join the Cycling Association.
B.Ding wants to explore distant places with friends.
C.Ding is full of longing for his future college life.
D.Ding hopes to join the Mountaineering Association.
16．（2025 梅河口市校级二模） A few Thursdays ago was a wrap.For my brief acting career，that is.One of the benefits of having a writer's schedule in a city like Paris is the ability to say yes to the random opportunities that pop up.When an announcement flashed across a WhatsApp group that a Hollywood comedy﹣thriller was looking for extras（群演），I thought why not ﹣and sent in a few headshots.
I had little idea of exactly what to expect.Being an extra often involves a lot of waiting and a movie act is a phone﹣free space，In our case，when we weren't actively involved in scenes，but still on set without our phones，what else was there to do but…talk to each other？There was an intense awareness of many meetings of many eyes，It was gloriously old school.A glimpse into what life must have been like before everyone's head was leaning forward and staring at the screen while people wait for whoever they're waiting for.
Among the people I met were an art student from Quehec，an early career Parisian actor and a Franco﹣Dutch programme coordinator，We chatted，we read，we played charades，we gossiped.In between takes，personalities seemed to pop out of the surprisingly heavy hitting cast，as well as from fellow extras.During one scene，the programme coordinator and I were wandering around in the background，having a conversation.As the scene was shot，and reshot，and shot again，it couldn't help but result in a quick friendship.
It struck me that around the time I graduated from college，technology seemed to stop bringing us together.Instead，social media grabbed and then destroyed our attention spans.The process of bringing the world to life on screen brought us to life in a way that we normally ignore.There's an irony（讽刺） here﹣playing roles in a faked representation of the world brought us，for a time，back to what is most real.And whether I make it into the final cuts or not，for that alone，the early morning wake﹣ups and the sometimes endless waiting were far more than worth it.
（1）What do we know about the author？ 　 　
A.He is into shooting headshots.
B.He played a major role in a movie.
C.He has a tight schedule as a writer.
D.He seized the chance to be an extra.
（2）What did the author see while waiting on set？ 　 　
A.An old﹣fashioned school.
B.In﹣person communication.
C.Intense competition.
D.Smartphone addicts.
（3）What does the author think of the experience as an extra？ 　 　
A.Time﹣consuming.
B.Stress﹣relieving.
C.Rewarding.
D.Frustrating.
（4）What is the passage mainly about？ 　 　
A.Locked phones，unlocked connection.
B.Faked performances，genuine emotion.
C.The struggles and joys of being an extra.
D.A glimpse into Hollywood's film﹣making.
17．（2025 嘉兴三模） As a freelance （自由职业的） writer，the structure of my workday can often vary wildly.Sometimes，it feels as if I have too much to do —other days，too little.Yet no matter the shape of my 9 to 5，one thing remains constant：emails.
About a year ago，I found my email﹣checking habit had become more distracting （分心的） than usual.When working on my computer，I found myself nervously checking my phone for unread emails whenever hitting a mental block.Even worse，during lunch or walks，that habit of checking would come with me，making my breaks an extension of the workday.
The little red dot on my Gmail app had become a marker of my professional image：the more unread emails，the more I felt I was failing.By quickly responding to everyone，I convinced myself I was seen as reliable by my paymasters and therefore worthy of the work I needed to pay my electricity bills，so I could charge my phone，read my emails and carry on the endless cycle.
However，speed doesn't always mean quality.I was always contactable —but at what cost？I took on too much work，not allowing myself space to reflect on the value of my work.The content machine kept running and I was busy，producing "word salad" onto the internet.Something needed to change.After a particularly crazy week of nonstop emailing，I deleted the email app.
The difference was immediately noticeable.I began to rest better.Now，my workdays remain unpredictable，but I've realised that a lack of structure needn't stop me setting boundaries （边界） for myself.Uninterrupted breaks help me focus when I get back to work.Taking a few hours to respond to messages —instead of just minutes —often makes no difference to the sender and allows me to digest the content properly.
I am still surviving as a freelancer in a fast﹣paced industry，but now I can spend my time endlessly checking my phone for Instagram stories instead.
（1）How did the email﹣checking habit affect the author？ 　 　
A.It caused him mental disorder.
B.It made his breaks less relaxing.
C.It kept him extremely impatient.
D.It changed the structure of his workday.
（2）Why did the author feel the need to respond to emails quickly？ 　 　
A.He wanted to avoid long working hours.
B.He sought high pay to cover electricity bills.
C.He desired to maintain a professional image.
D.He believed multitasking ensured employment.
（3）What does the author imply by mentioning "word salad" in paragraph 4？ 　 　
A.He was far from productive.
B.He valued quality over quantity.
C.His work was creative and tasteful.
D.His work lacked meaningful content.
（4）What does the author learn after deleting the email app？ 　 　
A.Email senders prefer thoughtful replies.
B.Social media is more important than email.
C.Setting boundaries can improve work efficiency.
D.Freelancers should get used to a fast﹣paced lifestyle.
18．（2025 湖北模拟） For close to three years，Gamini Singla stayed away from friends，did not go on a vacation and avoided family meetings and celebrations.She stopped going to the cinema and stepped away from social media.Instead，at her family home near the northern Indian city of Chandigarh，she woke up at the crack of dawn，dug into text books and studied for up to 10 hours a day.She crammed（死记硬背），did mock tests，and read newspapers and self﹣help books.Her parents and brother became her only companions.Loneliness was her companion.
She was preparing for the country's civil service exams，one of the toughest tests in the world.India's Union Public Service Commission（UPSC） exams enable young men and women every year to join in the country's vast civil service.
Singla was an engineering graduate.Like the others，she had her sights set on eventually becoming a civil servant.Singla's story of endurance and sacrifice at an age when many don't have a clue about what to do with their lives offers a glimpse into India's unnerciful exam system：endless cramming，involvement of the family，finding ways to save time and avoiding any distraction from the world.
The marathon also became a shared experience with her family.Singla's parents，both government doctors，and her brother，a teacher，all joined in enthusiastically.They read at least three newspapers daily﹣"newspapers make up 80% of your preparations for the exams"﹣and marked the important news to speed up his daughter's current affairs knowledge.They also stopped socializing and avoided family gatherings so Singla did not feel left out or isolated.
Singla was finally qualified to become a part of the elite（精英） IAS after so many hardships（Indian administrative service），which mostly runs the country through collectors of India's districts，senior government officials and managers of state﹣owned companies.Singla says becoming a civil servant gives her a"great opportunity to make a true difference and impact many lives"in a vast and complex country.
（1）Why did Singla study tirelessly day and night？ 　 　
A.To be admitted to a key university.
B.To be chosen as a civil servant.
C.To become a foreign student to China.
D.To reward her parents and brother.
（2）What can we infer from the process of Singla' preparing for the India's UPSC exams？ 　 　
A.Nothing can be done without instruction.
B.Knowledge starts with practice.
C.Everything is difficult before it's easy.
D.There is strength in numbers.
（3）How does the author like India's UPSC exams？ 　 　
A.Fair and pitiful.
B.Cruel and embarrassing.
C.Tough and pitiless.
D.Incredible and unacceptable.
（4）What's the main idea of this text？ 　 　
A.Where there is life，there is hope.
B.Nothing is to be got without pains.
C.Everyone's flowering season is different.
D.Life is challenging for everyone.
19．（2025 丽水二模） Keira Knightley，a British actress，has undeniably left an indelible mark on the film industry.With her strikingly delicate yet expressive features，she is famed for roles in films like Pirates of the Caribbean series and Atonement，starting her acting career at a young age and achieving significant success in the film industry.But she may have gotten her start in Hollywood too early.
At age 16，the London﹣born actress appeared in the unexpected 2002 box﹣office hit Bend It Like Beckham.She soon found herself in near﹣constant demand，in both the U.K.and the U.S."I had a five﹣year period between the ages of 17 and 21﹣ish，and I'm never going to have that kind of success again，"says Knightley，now 39.Knightley admits that this period of intense success is unlikely to happen again.She also expresses her sadness about the loss of privacy during her teenage years，"It's very cruel to have your privacy taken away in your teenage years."
Reflecting on her role in 2003's Love Actually，she considers it inappropriate for her age.In one scene，her newly married character opens the front door to her husband's best friend，played by Andrew Lincoln，then 30，who conveys his love to her with a series of cue cards.Moved as she is，in the end，she rejects his love.While filming the scene，director Richard Curtis told her to stop reacting as if the gesture was inappropriate."And I'm like，"but it is quite strange.Also，I knew I was 17.It only seems like a few years ago that everybody else realized I was 17."
Having started acting professionally at 6，Knightley is hesitant to let her daughters，aged 9 and 5，follow the same path.Interestingly，they haven't shown an inclination either."One wants to be a sweet﹣shop owner，she says."The other one a bear.I don't think that's going to work，but personally speaking，premature fame is not necessarily a good thing."
（1）What film made Knightley unexpectedly popular？ 　 　
A.Pirates of the Caribbean.
B.Atonement.
C.Bend It Like Beckham.
D.Love Actually.
（2）Why did Knightley feel uncomfortable in her scene in Love Actually？ 　 　
A.It misrepresented young love.
B.It didn't match her acting style.
C.It stressed the age gap with the actor.
D.It was a bit mature for her young age.
（3）What made Knightley unwilling for her daughters to be actresses？ 　 　
A.The same repetitive life.
B.Her first﹣hand experience.
C.Their lack of acting skills.
D.The competitive film industry.
（4）Where is the text probably from？ 　 　
A.A book review.
B.A magazine.
C.A drama script.
D.An autobiography.
20．（2025 台州模拟） Olivia and I became instant friends in a writing class many years ago.I made a joke about a poorly crafted story.While others just stared blankly，Olivia laughed.That moment marked the beginning of our bond.It's an example of how friendship often forms unexpectedly.
Recent research reveals that the development of closeness is actually more complex.Sociologists and psychologists have identified delicate but profound factors that draw people together，and even determine what defines a"best friend."These interactions are extremely small but important；they are the"dark matter"of friendship.
Closeness and routine encounters lay the foundation for friendship.A classic study has shown that people often befriend those who they regularly interact with ﹣neighbors，colleagues or classmates.However，physical closeness alone isn't enough.Shared interests like hobbies or humor spark connections.In reality，true friendship blossoms when we go deeper and open up to each other.
Self﹣disclosure marks the shift from casual acquaintance to true friendship.A simple"Can I talk to you for a minute？"might initiate a deeper connection.As Sociologist Beverley Fehr explains in her book Friendship Processes，transforming from acquaintanceship to friendship involves gradually sharing more personal information.It's a reciprocal（互惠的）process：one person opens up，and the other responds in kind.
Reciprocity is the most decisive in developing friendship.When I started my first job in a bookstore，I grew close to an assistant.Almost every day we shared lunch with each other and bonded while working for a difficult boss.However，when she moved to a new job，our relationship began to change.I started sharing more about my personal life，but she never did the same.Eventually，our lunches petered out to once a month，before she drifted out of my life for good.I was eager to tell her my problems，but she was unwilling to share hers.The necessary reciprocity was missing，so our acquaintanceship never tipped over into friendship.
（1）Why is Olivia mentioned in paragraph 1？ 　 　
A.To show a keen interest in writing.
B.To describe a mixed reaction to a joke.
C.To initiate the topic of friendship formation.
D.To illustrate the importance of humour sense.
（2）What does"dark matter"in paragraph 2 mean？ 　 　
A.Conflict﹣free social factors.
B.Simple yet close connections.
C.Non﹣light﹣emitting materials.
D.Minute but significant interactions.
（3）What stopped the author developing friendship with the assistant？ 　 　
A.The author's talkative personality.
B.The company's tight schedule.
C.The assistant's unresponsive behavior.
D.The boss's unpleasant character.
（4）What contributes most to a true friendship？ 　 　
A.Regular meeting.
B.Mutual openness.
C.Common ground.
D.Comfortable distance.
高考英语考前冲刺押题预测 记叙文阅读理解
参考答案与试题解析
一．阅读理解（共20小题）
1．（2025 岳麓区校级模拟） Vivien He is a senior at a high school in Rolling Hills Estates.Growing up in Southern California，where earthquakes often happen，this 18﹣year﹣old girl has spent lots of time hiding under her school desk during earthquake drills.These ground tremors（small earthquakes） are the world's deadliest natural disasters.And they' re often unpredictable.
Earthquake early warning systems do exist.One is the Shake Alert system on the U.S.West Coast.Earthquake monitoring stations in the Shake Alert network detect ground shaking when a quake strikes.Those stations then alert people that the ground under them may soon start to shake.But it's hard to predict how much the ground will shake at any given place.And people closest to an earthquake's source are out of luck.They'll feel the shaking before they can get an alert.
Therefore，Vivien built an at﹣home earthquake sensor.Called the Qube，this device uses a motion sensor called a geophone to feel tremors that may mark the beginning of a bigger quake.Then，it can warn users by sounding the alarm or sending text alerts.To build it，Vivien bought a machine and watched YouTube videos to learn how to use it.Then she went to work in a spare bathroom.
During nine months of testing，Vivien's Qube detected all earthquakes over magnitude 3 around Los Angeles.The motion data captured by her Qube also matched those from a nearby seismometer（地震仪） in the Southern California Seismic Network.
Vivien is now building up a network of Qubes around Los Angeles. "I have eight devices in different homes，" she says.A widespread Qube network could serve as a role similar to that of Shake Alert seismic stations.When one Qube starts to shake，it could alert users across town to an oncoming quake.But unlike earthquake monitoring stations，Qubes are tiny and inexpensive.About the size of a Rubik's cube，one Qube costs less than ＄100 to make.So，many more of them could be installed around a city.
（1）What can we learn about Vivien He when she was little？　B　
A.She used to like playing hide and seek in school.
B.She was often at risk of experiencing an earthquake.
C.She once got injured severely in an earthquake drill.
D.She showed no interest in studying natural disasters.
（2）Why does the author mention the Shake Alert system？　D　
A.To prove the necessity of early earthquake monitoring stations.
B.To compare Shake Alert with Vivien's Qube in terms of accuracy.
C.To highlight the technological advancements in earthquake detection.
D.To show the drawback of existing earthquake early warning systems.
（3）What's the main function of Vivien He's device？　A　
A.Monitoring tremors and sending alarms.
B.Collecting data about minor earthquakes.
C.Predicting the center of an earthquake.
D.Assessing the sizes of earthquakes.
（4）What's implied about the network of Qubes？　C　
A.It's very challenging to build it.
B.It has limitations in large cities.
C.It can be easily applied at a low cost.
D.It just requires eight devices in each place.
【答案】BDAC
【分析】Vivien He是南加州Rolling Hills Estates的一名高中生，在地震多发地区长大，常参与地震演习。现有的地震预警系统存在局限性，难以精准预测各地震动程度且震源附近人员难获预警。Vivien自制了名为Qube的家用地震传感器，利用 geophone感知震动，可发声或发短信警报，她通过自学和在备用浴室工作完成制作。经9个月测试，Qube能检测到洛杉矶3级以上地震，数据与附近地震仪匹配。如今她正在洛杉矶周边组建Qube网络，其小巧廉价，有望像地震监测站一样发挥作用，且可在城市大量安装。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段Growing up in Southern California，where earthquakes often happen，this 18 ﹣ year ﹣ old girl has spent lots of time hiding under her school desk during earthquake drills.（在地震频发的南加州长大，这位18岁的女孩在地震演习期间，很多时候都躲在课桌下。），可知她常处于可能经历地震的风险中。故选B。
（2）推理判断题。根据第二段Earthquake early warning systems do exist...But it's hard to predict how much the ground will shake at any given place.And people closest to an earthquake's source are out of luck.（地震预警系统确实存在……但很难预测在任何给定的地方地面会摇晃多少。离震源最近的人就没那么幸运了。）可知作者提及Shake Alert系统是为了展示现有地震预警系统的不足。故选D。
（3）细节理解题。根据第三段Called the Qube，this device uses a motion sensor called a geophone to feel tremors that may mark the beginning of a bigger quake.Then，it can warn users by sounding the alarm or sending text alerts.（这个名为Qube的设备使用一种称为检波器的运动传感器来感知可能预示着更大地震开始的震动。然后，它可以通过发出警报声或发送短信提醒来警告用户。）可知其主要功能是监测震动并发出警报。故选A。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段But unlike earthquake monitoring stations，Qubes are tiny and inexpensive.About the size of a Rubik's cube，one Qube costs less than ＄100 to make.So，many more of them could be installed around a city."（但与地震监测站不同，Qube小巧且成本低廉。大约一个魔方大小，制作一个Qube成本不到100美元。因此，可以在城市周围安装更多这样的设备。）可推断出Qube网络能以低成本轻松安装。故选C。
【点评】做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
2．（2025 贵港三模） Even when Luc was busy，he always welcomed me and let me explore his back room.Luc owned a small，respected piano shop in the city and loved pianos.When it was quieter，he enjoyed my company and told me about the newly arrived pianos.He believed every piano was unique，even if they were from the same maker.Sometimes he knew all about the pianos and their owners.
Other times，he only knew what he could see or hear.Most pianos came from charity sales，with unknown histories.But like an expert，he could tell if a piano was played a lot，kept in the right environment，or had children around it.He could even guess if it was recently shipped.He acted like a detective.His attitude toward pianos mirrored his philosophy of life.While regretting the damage caused by children on keyboard and strings，he found it tolerable because the piano was used and"at the heart of the family."He thought pianos were more than just furniture and that accidental drinking drops were a small price to pay for introducing young people to a joy that comes from comfort，not awe.
I started playing the violin at six，and now I'm seventy﹣six.It's been a big part of my life.It can't talk，but the instrument can respond with an astonishing range of substance and emotion.This is a special kind of relationship.There are other moments，however，when the violin stubbornly refuses to do as I want﹣when it only unwillingly plays in tune，or makes the sound I want，or delivers the music's essence for which I pursue.Then I have to persuade，negotiate，or adjust to its every desire.
Luc's ideas connected with me.Luc's ideas connected with me deeply，reminding me that the relationship between musician and instrument is not just about control，but about respect and understanding.In the end，it's the passion and love we pour into our instruments that truly bring music to life.
（1）How does Luc view pianos in his shop？ 　B　
A.As priceless antiques to be preserved.
B.As instruments that need love and use.
C.As objects that should never be touched.
D.As commercial products with valuable history.
（2）Which of the following would best describe Luc's philosophy of life？ 　D　
A.Cherish and protect life all the time.
B.Always live with devotions and practice.
C.Don't take life's opportunities for granted.
D.Live with imperfections instead of doing nothing.
（3）What is the author's attitude towards his violin？ 　D　
A.Encouraging and patient.
B.Controlling but cherishing.
C.Affectionate but demanding.
D.Respectful and connected.
（4）What is the main idea of the passage？ 　D　
A.It highlights the benefits of playing instruments.
B.It discusses the roles instruments play in daily life.
C.It compares the values of instruments to life understandings.
D.It explores the relationship between humans and instruments.
【答案】BDDD
【分析】短文主要讲述了作者与钢琴店老板Luc的交往，Luc对每架钢琴的独特见解及其背后哲学，以及作者由此联想到自己与小提琴的关系，强调音乐家与乐器之间不仅是控制，更是尊重、理解和热爱。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段He thought pianos were more than just furniture and that accidental drinking drops were a small price to pay for introducing young people to a joy that comes from comfort，not awe.（他认为钢琴不仅仅是家具，意外洒上的水滴，对于让年轻人从舒适而非敬畏中获得快乐来说，只是一个小小的代价。）可知，Luc认为钢琴需要被使用，被人们喜爱。故选B。
（2）推理判断题。根据第二段While regretting the damage caused by children on keyboard and strings，he found it tolerable because the piano was used and "at the heart of the family."（虽然对孩子们在琴键和弦线上造成的损坏感到遗憾，但他觉得这是可以容忍的，因为钢琴被使用着，而且处于家庭的核心位置。）可知，Luc认为即使钢琴有损坏，但只要被使用、融入生活就好，即与其什么都不做，不如带着不完美生活。故选D。
（3）推理判断题。根据最后一段Luc's ideas connected with me deeply，reminding me that the relationship between musician and instrument is not just about control，but about respect and understanding.（卢克的想法深深地触动了我，让我想起音乐家和乐器之间的关系不仅仅是控制，更是尊重和理解。）可知，作者认为自己和小提琴之间是一种特殊关系，需要尊重并顺应乐器特性，也就是尊重并与之建立联系。故选D。
（4）主旨大意题。文章讲述了Luc对钢琴的态度以及作者与小提琴的关系，通过这些表明乐器和人之间存在特殊联系，需要尊重与理解。D选项"它探索了人类和乐器之间的关系"符合文章主旨。故选D。

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