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2026外研版高考英语突破练
Unit 2　Exploring English
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(2025·湖北武汉二模)
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.
【语境猜词】
①contribution(熟义:n.贡献)
　　　生义(文义):n.
②rephrase
③tight-lipped
④emotional
B(2026·河北沧州模拟)
A brief session of exercise before class could be the key to better focus and improved academic performance,according to a study from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
The research revealed that just nine minutes of high-intensity interval(间歇) training(HIIT) significantly improved children’s scores on a verbal comprehension test.Students who engaged in the quick workout scored higher than those who stayed seated before taking the test.
Professor Eric Drollette,the lead researcher,explained that while many teachers already encourage movement breaks to help students refocus,there was little scientific evidence to back this practice.Previous studies on exercise and brain function were mostly conducted in controlled lab environments and often involved longer sessions,making them impractical for real classrooms.
To address this,Drollette’s team developed a set of simple,equipment-free exercises that could be done in place,such as squats,high knees,jumping jacks,and lunges.Students aged 9 to 12 performed each exercise for 30 seconds,followed by a 30-second rest.All exercises were done at the students’ desks without any special equipment.
The study compared the effects of the HIIT session with other activities like sitting still or moderate cycling.Only the high-intensity workout led to a significant improvement in test scores.On average,students scored 8 points higher on the reading fluency test,a notable gain that showed a clear boost in their academic ability.
This study suggests that short exercise breaks could be an effective strategy for teachers to help students focus before challenging tasks like reading or testing.Teachers can easily incorporate these exercises into their schedules without needing extra space or equipment.
Looking ahead,Drollette’s team plan to investigate how regular exercise might improve students’ mental health and classroom behavior.They hope their future studies will further demonstrate the benefits of physical activity for overall well-being.
5.What does the study find about the HIIT session before taking tests
A.It boosts kids’ scores.
B.It can promote weight loss.
C.It is suitable for all ages.
D.It reveals the effect of rest.
6.How does Drollette’s experiment differ from previous studies
A.It requires longer training.
B.It involves lab-based setups.
C.It gives participants a treat.
D.It is set in a typical classroom.
7.What does the underlined word “incorporate” in paragraph 6 mean
A.Credit. B.Clarify.
C.Include. D.Review.
8.What do Drollette’s team intend to do next
A.Turn to PE teachers for help.
B.Conduct further research.
C.Develop a cure for depression.
D.Advocate a green lifestyle.
【语境猜词】
①significantly　　
②impractical
③equipment
④improvement
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·全国一卷)
One August afternoon,I sat in my kitchen staring at a glass vase that hadn’t seen daylight since my wedding.
My husband and I had just sold our house and we were busy 　9　 the beloved home our family had spent 23 years filling up.We had decided on key items for the 　10　 we were moving to in town,donated what we could,and rented a place to 　11　 our supposedly important objects.That left a house still 　12　 with things that,while not particularly 　13　,didn’t belong in a landfill(垃圾填埋场).
I took a picture of the vase and posted it online,for $10.A couple of messages came in,one wanting additional 　14　,another asking for a price cut.As our 　15　 day drew near,I settled on a new price ($0) and reposted it.The 　16　:“I hate this vase.Maybe you won’t.” In an instant,a woman raced into my house and left happily with the vase.
　17　,I posted more.My daily posts and the 　18　 I received became a precious ray of light in the chaos of my house.Each exchange provided a chance to 　19　 the landfill and to please another person I might not otherwise have 　20　.
I sit in my apartment today,loving each of the 　21　 that share our small space.I take 　22　 in knowing that,somewhere nearby,someone is 　23　 something that couldn’t come with us.
9.A.painting over B.looking around
C.emptying out D.pulling down
10.A.hotel B.office
C.cottage D.apartment
11.A.store B.display
C.sell D.repair
12.A.covered B.decorated
C.stuffed D.equipped
13.A.conventional B.valuable
C.complicated D.tolerable
14.A.fees B.photos
C.receipts D.models
15.A.move B.pay
C.market D.work
16.A.warning B.request
C.description D.reply
17.A.Confused B.Interested
C.Disappointed D.Encouraged
18.A.visits B.reports
C.advice D.money
19.A.remove B.spare
C.find D.check
20.A.investigated B.recognized
C.encountered D.recommended
21.A.giveaways B.posts
C.contributions D.belongings
22.A.joy B.part
C.care D.time
23.A.anticipating B.appreciating
C.delivering D.withdrawing
【语境猜词】
①beloved　　　　
②repost
③valuable
④belongings
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·湖南永州二模)
Liu is a third-year student at Xi’an International Studies University majoring in tourism management.She 24.　　　　　　　　(draw) to the countryside after coming 25.　　　　　　 an advertisement for “New Peasants”,a government initiative that connects students with internship(实习) opportunities at rural businesses.
The ad was for a position at a village hotel,which Liu thought 26.　　　　　(offer) an ideal opportunity to gain firsthand,27.　　　　　　　(practice) knowledge while experiencing life in the Chinese countryside,Foping.
Meanwhile,Xu Wen,an archival(档案的) science student at Northwest University in Xi’an,also arrived in Foping.She had been looking for a summer internship far 28.　　　　　　(remove) from her college major,believing only by having new experiences could she further 29.　　　　　　(her).
Xu now believes that 30.　　　　　　　(address) the issue of “homogeneity(同质化)” in China’s rural tourism requires tapping into local culture,which demands the effective use of both physical and online archives,31.　　　　　　 that the internship has awakened her imagination regarding the potential of archival science.
Now in its third year,the “New Peasants” program has received applications from thousands of university students,according to an online travel agency.“The 32.(eager) of young people for the countryside is more than 33.　　　　　　 we could have imagined,” the company said in a statement.
【语境猜词】
①firsthand　　　
②address(熟义:n.地址)
生义(文义):v.
参考答案
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者作为班级笔记编辑,负责收集、整理和编辑同学们投稿的班级笔记的工作内容和感受。
1.A　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“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”可知,作者需要对投稿进行编辑和调整,故选A项。
2.B　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The tough part is...”和“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.”可知,作者在第二段提到了这份工作的困难之外,接着通过举例说明了工作的困难,故选B项。
3.D　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I was also touched that my classmates suggested me for the job,their sensible reason being:‘You’re a writer.’”可推知,作者得到了她的同学们的认可,故选D项。
4.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“As a 65-year-old lady,I feel tired sometimes,but I’ve never stopped valuing every moment in this job.”可知,作者珍惜这份工作中的每一刻,认为这份工作很值得,故选B项。
【语境猜词】
①投稿;来稿　②改写;重新表述　③沉默寡言的;不愿多谈的
④情感上的;情绪的
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍研究发现课前简短HIIT训练可显著提升学生学业成绩,并阐述该研究的内容、过程与意义。
5.A　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The research revealed that just nine minutes of high-intensity interval(间歇) training (HIIT) significantly improved children’s scores on a verbal comprehension test.”可知,测试前进行HIIT可提高孩子分数,故选A项。
6.D　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Previous studies...mostly conducted in controlled lab environments”及第四段中的“All exercises were done at the students’ desks”可知,Drollette的实验与以往研究的不同在于设置于典型教室环境,故选D项。
7.C　词义猜测题。根据第六段中的“short exercise breaks could be an effective strategy...”及“these exercises into their schedules”可知,画线词“incorporate”意为“包含”,故选C项。
8.B　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Drollette’s team plan to investigate...”“their future studies”可知,该团队接下来打算进一步研究,故选B项。
【语境猜词】
①显著地　②不合实际的　③设备　④改进
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在搬家前,通过网络把自己不需要的物品赠送给了他人。这种行为既没有浪费物品,又满足了他人的需求,起到了物尽其用的效果,为我们处理自己不需要的物品提供了新思路。
9.C　根据空前的“I had just sold our house”可知,作者一家需要把23年来堆满的家给搬空(emptying out)。
10.D　根据空后的“we were moving to in town”可知,作者和丈夫已经决定好把那些重要的物品带去他们要搬去的镇上的公寓(apartment)。
11.A　根据“rented a place”可知,他们租了一个地方存放(store)他们所认为的重要的物品。
12.C　本句要注意left表示“使……处于某状态”。他们留下了一座仍旧充满(stuffed)许多东西的房子。
13.B　根据空后的“didn’t belong in a landfill”可知,房子里仍旧充满了虽然不是特别值钱(valuable),但是不应该属于垃圾填埋场的东西。
14.B　根据第三段第一句“I took a picture of the vase and posted it online”可知,此处表示其中一个想要更多的照片(photos),与picture相呼应。
15.A　根据第二段第二句中的“we were moving to in town”可知,此处表示作者搬家(move)的日子近了。
16.C　根据上一句可知,作者给花瓶重新定价,然后发到网上。说明“description”是:“我讨厌这个花瓶。也许你不讨厌。”description在本句中的含义是“说明,叙述”。
17.D　根据第三段最后一句可知,很快有人高兴地把花瓶带走了。受到这件事情的鼓励(Encouraged),作者在网上发了更多的物品的信息。
18.A　根据上一段最后一句有人过来高兴地把花瓶带走可知,作者发了更多的物品信息后,自然会有更多的人过来拜访(visits)。
19.B　根据上文语境以及下文“the landfill”可知,此处指作者用免费赠送旧物来代替将旧物作垃圾填埋,此处spare引申为“免去”,表示免得去垃圾填埋场丢东西。
20.C　根据上文“another person I might not otherwise”可知,此处指免费赠送旧物给作者提供了一个让原本不会遇见的人感到高兴的机会。
21.D　根据空后的“that share our small space”可知,此处表示作者喜欢自己家里的那些物品(belongings)。
22.A　根据本段第一句中的“loving”可知,作者喜欢自己带到新家的物品,同时,很高兴(joy)知道有些人在使用那些他们不能带走的物品。
23.B　根据本句句意可知,作者很高兴在附近的某个地方有人欣赏(appreciating)那些他们不能带走的物品。
【语境猜词】
①钟爱的　②重新发布(贴子)　③有价值的;宝贵的　④所有物;财产
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了西安两名大学生参加“新农人”计划,在农村企业实习,体验中国农村生活,并获得了实践经验的故事。
24.was drawn　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句子描述过去所发生的事情,用一般过去时,主语She和draw之间为被动关系,故填was drawn。
25.across　考查固定搭配。come across为固定短语,意为“偶然遇见;碰到”。
26.offered　考查动词时态。Liu thought是插入语,从句中缺少谓语动词,根据thought可知,句子使用一般过去时,故填offered。
27.practical　考查形容词。所填词修饰名词knowledge,需用形容词作定语,故填practical。
28.removed　考查固定搭配。far removed from为固定短语,意为“与……大相径庭”。
29.herself　考查代词。本句中的further是动词,意为“促进;增进”,所填词作宾语,指代主语she,需用反身代词,故填herself。
30.addressing　考查非谓语动词。believe后接宾语从句,从句中缺少主语,此处用动词-ing形式短语作主语,故填addressing。
31.and　考查连词。谓语动词believe后跟了两个并列的that引导的宾语从句,两个从句之间需用and进行连接。
32.eagerness　考查名词。所填词作主语,所以用名词形式,故填eagerness。
33.what　考查宾语从句。所填词引导宾语从句,从句中缺少宾语,表示“所能够想象的”,故填what。
【语境猜词】
①第一手的;直接的　②处理;解决
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