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2026外研版高考英语突破练
Unit 4　Breaking boundaries
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(2024·河南三门峡三模)
“Oh,but it’s okay for you,you’re really confident,”a friend says.As a journalist,I’ve been to war zones,interviewed politicians,and delivered after-dinner speeches.But deep down,these occasions are a struggle.While I can make up a game face when needed,the common day-to-day situation can leave me uncomfortable.I’ll do anything to avoid making phone calls by booking online or ordering takeaways via apps.I’ve spent years longing for the day when those feelings disappear.
That day may have come,thanks to a new book.When Viv Groskop decided on a career change from journalist to stand-up comedian,she knew she’d have to master confidence,so she made it her business to understand it.Since then she’s analysed research,interviewed people,and is sharing everything she’s discovered in a new book,Happy High Status,which is published this month.
So what is Happy High Status The way you feel when everything’s great—the calm,easy confidence that comes with low pressure situations and happy moments.The opposite is how we feel in stressful situations,when imposter syndrome,doubt about one’s own abilities despite achievements,is at an all-time high.“It’s how you are when you’re not questioning who you are.It’s just trying to bring out that more relaxed,calm version of yourself,” explains Groskop.
“You don’t need to think,when you have a physical reaction in a pressured situation,that there is something wrong with you.The trick is to take away the emotional stories you tell yourself,” she explains.“Yet you have no training as to how to feel confident when you’re doing those things.” Her advice is to take a moment—put your phone down,empty your mind of its inner worry and try to get to the low pressure version of you.
Perhaps everything I’ve worried about for so long is just part of being human,and being me,rather than some strange suffering.I’m not going to sweat it quite so much.I’m going to take a deep breath,channel the calmest,most relaxed version of me,and embrace my own Happy High Status.
1.Which is the author’s true self in daily life
A.A confident person.
B.A pessimistic person.
C.A shy person.
D.A sociable person.
2.What is the theme of the book Happy High Status
A.The way to get confidence.
B.The importance of being brave.
C.The way to pursue a happy life.
D.The importance of changing jobs.
3.What can be known about people when they have high imposter syndrome
A.They are in high spirits.
B.They believe in themselves.
C.They question people around.
D.They seem in difficult situations.
4.What is the suggestion from Groskop to deal with stress
A.Trying to stay eased.
B.Avoiding physical reaction.
C.Expecting less of ourselves.
D.Listening to emotional stories.
【语境猜词】
①journalist　　　　_______________________
②stand-up　　　_______________________
③channel(熟义:n.频道)
生义(文义):v. _______________________
④embrace(熟义:v.拥抱)
生义(文义):v. _______________________
⑤confidence _______________________
B(2025·河北衡水模拟)
It’s very common for students’ grades to experience a decline upon entering high school.Different teenagers deal with the newfound pressure differently,and while some tend to rise to the challenge,others can become overwhelmed(不知所措的) by stress.An interesting study conducted at The University of Texas has found that students’ views on learning and intelligence mindsets can make all the difference when it comes to fighting academic stress.
The research team set out to learn why some students overcame the stressful transition into high school and some struggled to maintain their academic skills and standards.Their findings pointed to a direct relationship between a student’s learning mindset and their stress resilience,especially when grades begin to decline.More specifically,students’ learning mindsets were defined as whether they considered intelligence a fixed characteristic that everyone is born with,or a constantly growing one that can be improved over time.
In all,499 ninth-graders from two public high schools in Texas were surveyed during their first term.Researchers assessed each student’s perceptions of intelligence,and asked each participant to fill out daily surveys on their academic stress levels.The results showed that 68% of students saw a decline in their grades during the first 12 weeks of high school.Those worsening grades,however,didn’t cause a higher stress response for everyone.
It turned out that worsening grades only caused greater stress responses in students who showed signs of a fixed intelligence mindset,while students with a growth mindset were able to bounce back much more quickly.Researchers theorise this is because these students are more active in solving academic issues,for example,by clarifying lessons with teachers after class if they don’t understand a particular topic.
“Declining grades may get ‘under the skin’ for high school students,” explains lead author Hae Yeon Lee.“But believing that intelligence can be developed or having what is called a growth mindset can reduce the effects of academic stress.”
5.What does the underlined word “resilience” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A.The feeling of being stressed.
B.The state of being very intelligent.
C.The process of learning new things.
D.The ability to recover from difficulties.
6.How did the researcher conduct the study
A.By observational study in classroom settings.
B.By experimental study with controlled variables.
C.By survey-based study with daily assessments.
D.By case study focusing on individual students.
7.What can be inferred about students with a fixed intelligence mindset
A.They are more likely to seek help from teachers.
B.They are less likely to experience academic stress.
C.They tend to give up easily when facing challenges.
D.They are more likely to improve their grades quickly.
8.What is the best title of the text
A.The Common Phenomenon of Grades Decline in High School
B.Ways to Improve High School Students’ Academic Performance
C.Fixed Intelligence:The Root of Worsening Grades for Students
D.Growth Mindset:A Key to Handling Academic Stress in High School
【语境猜词】
①mindset　　　　_______________________
②resilience _______________________
③bounce back(熟义:v.反弹)
生义(文义):v. _______________________
④transition _______________________
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·黑龙江模拟)
After a remarkable 13-year journey that spanned over 35,000 kilometers,my chapter as a long-distance cyclist came to a close as I neared my 75th birthday.While my physical strength may no longer allow me to 　9　 the tiring daily rides and steep ascents(陡坡) that were once routine,the treasury of 　10　 I’ve accumulated during those years remains lively and cherished.
The road behind is just memories,some soon to be forgotten,others to be 　11　 and enhanced with the retelling.A 6,000-kilometre cross-country ride initially appears discouraging,but,once done,it is simply done,much like the challenges that life 　12　.
Real joy would come when I was alone on my own.I enjoyed meeting and even 　13　 the daily targets I had set for myself.I enjoyed the technical 　14　 faced by tire bursts and loose handlebars,but admittedly not at that time.I loved 　15　 with a strong tailwind pushing me along and hated 　16　 into a strong headwind.I loved striking up 　17　 with a diversity of people and sincerely appreciated the support and comfort they 　18　.
Long distance cycling brings unbearable 　19　,long hours of anxiety,even fear and desperation,but these 　20　 into insignificance,compared to the joy and satisfaction of climbing huge mountains or seeing fantastic sights for the first time.The experiences add newness and 　21　 to my life and the memories are 　22　.
Most importantly,cycling taught me to know myself better.It eventually dawned on me that I had more toughness and courage than I ever imagined.The self-awareness and long-lasting memories will give me enormous 　23　 as I carry on my life journey.
9.A.appreciate　　　 　　B.choose
C.expect D.stand
10.A.memories B.hobbies
C.ideas D.methods
11.A.treasured B.explored
C.created D.discussed
12.A.overcomes B.greets
C.throws D.ignores
13.A.making B.changing
C.beating D.finalising
14.A.challenges B.skills
C.advantages D.concerns
15.A.hiking B.running
C.cycling D.driving
16.A.battling B.slipping
C.falling D.wandering
17.A.conversations B.games
C.instructions D.journeys
18.A.owned B.offered
C.mentioned D.promised
19.A.excitement B.exhaustion
C.puzzle D.destination
20.A.fit B.pale
C.run D.back
21.A.secrets B.rules
C.decisions D.dimensions
22.A.reliable B.flexible
C.inaccessible D.unforgettable
23.A.insight B.knowledge
C.power D.admiration
【语境猜词】
①cross-country　　　　_______________________
②desperation _______________________
③technical _______________________
④tailwind _______________________
⑤headwind _______________________
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·辽宁沈阳模拟)
In mid-July,there was a long line in the out patient hall of Jiangxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Many of the patients,24.　　　　　(include) a large number of young people,were coming for sanfutie.
The TCM treatment sanfutie is administered during sanfu days in the middle of summer.25. process involves placing small,square herbal plasters or bandages on 26.　　　　　　(vary) areas of the back and neck.
“Typically,sanfutie 27.　　　　　　　　(apply) in cycles of three years,requiring continuous application over this period 28.　　　　　　　　(achieve) better results,” said Xu Maolin,who tried sanfutie for the first time last year 29.　　　　　　 is now in her second year of treatment.The sanfu period refers to the hottest part of summer 30.　　　　　　(base) on the Chinese lunar calendar.It occurred from July 15 to August 14 this year.According to traditional Chinese medicine theory,sanfu days are an excellent time for health preservation and healing diseases.
In recent times,there 31.　　　　　　　　(be) a growing interest in TCM among young people in China,and scenes of people flocking to massage departments in leading hospitals in Beijing and Shanghai have been making headlines.According to data 32.　　　　　　(release) by CCTV Finance,in 2023 health-related consumption ranked third on the list of consumer preferences among young adults aged 18 to 35.While the 33.　　　　　　(popular) of TCM is growing,doctors emphasised the importance of proper guidance.
【语境猜词】
①herbal　　　　_______________________
②apply(熟义:v.申请)
生义(文义):v. _______________________
③popularity _______________________
参考答案
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了作者自身对于自信心的挣扎与追求,同时也介绍了一本新书对于这一问题的探讨。
1.C　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“But deep down,these occasions are a struggle.While I can make up a game face when needed,the common day-to-day situation can leave me uncomfortable.”可知,作者虽然表现得自信,但是其实不喜欢公众场合。由此推测,他是一个害羞的人,故选C项。
2.A　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When Viv Groskop decided on a career change from journalist to stand-up comedian,she knew she’d have to master confidence,so she made it her business to understand it.Since then she’s analysed research,interviewed people,and is sharing everything she’s discovered in a new book,Happy High Status,which is published this month.”可知,这本书主要讲述了获得自信的方法,故选A项。
3.D　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The opposite is how we feel in stressful situations,when imposter syndrome,doubt about one’s own abilities despite achievements,is at an all-time high.”可知,imposter syndrome是在压力大的时候出现的,所以对于患有high imposter syndrome的人,他们似乎处境艰难,故选D项。
4.A　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Her advice is to take a moment—put your phone down,empty your mind of its inner worry and try to get to the low pressure version of you.”可知,Groskop对应对压力的建议是试着保持放松,故选A项。
【语境猜词】
①记者　②单口喜剧的　③展现;引导　④欣然接受　⑤自信
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项研究结果:高中生的压力往往取决于他们拥有何种思维模式。
5.D　上文明确研究目的是“探究为何有些学生能克服高中过渡阶段的压力,而有些学生难以维持学业水平”,下文则进一步关联 “学生的学习心态” 与 “stress resilience” 的关系,且强调这一关联在“成绩开始下滑时” 尤为明显。由此可知,“stress resilience” 指学生在成绩下滑、面临压力时,能够调整并恢复学业状态的能力,故选D项。
6.C　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In all,499 ninth-graders from two public high schools in Texas were surveyed during their first term.Researchers assessed each student’s perceptions of intelligence,and asked each participant to fill out daily surveys on their academic stress levels.”可知,研究是基于调查的,并涉及每日评估,故选C项。
7.C　推理判断题。根据第四段中的“It turned out that worsening grades only caused greater stress responses in students who showed signs of a fixed intelligence mindset,while students with a growth mindset were able to bounce back much more quickly.”可知,具有固定型思维的学生可能在面对学术挑战时更加挣扎,并且更容易放弃,故选C项。
8.D　主旨大意题。文章开篇指出学生进入高中后成绩普遍下降,接着重点阐述了得克萨斯大学的研究发现,即学生的智力思维模式(成长型思维和固定型思维)对他们应对学业压力起着关键作用。拥有固定型思维的学生会产生更大的压力反应,而拥有成长型思维的学生在面对成绩下降时能更快恢复。D项“成长型思维:处理高中学业压力的关键”最符合作为文章标题。
【语境猜词】
①心态;思维模式　②适应力;恢复力　③恢复;振作　④过渡;转变
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章中作者回顾了自己长达13年的远程骑行生涯,讲述了骑行过程中的各种经历、感受以及骑行对作者自身的影响。
9.D　根据上文“While my physical strength may no longer allow me”可知,作者快75岁了,体力不允许他忍受(stand)每天累人的骑行。
10.A　根据下文的“The road behind is just memories”可知,此处填memories,与下文同词复现。
11.A　根据空后的“enhanced”以及上文“some soon to be forgotten”可推测,空处是一种比较,有些记忆会忘记,而有些则被珍藏(treasured)。
12.C　根据先行词“the challenges”以及从句主语“life”可知,这些挑战是生活加在(throws)我们身上的。
13.C　根据上文的“meeting”以及空前的“even”可推测,空处指的是比“meeting”更进一步,那么自然是超过(beating)自己所定的目标。
14.A　根据下文的“faced by tire bursts and loose handlebars”可知,此处指技术挑战(challenges)。
15.C　根据文章的第一句“my chapter as a long-distance cyclist came to a close”可知,作者喜欢在强劲的顺风推动下骑行(cycling)。
16.A　根据上文“I loved 　15　 with a strong tailwind pushing me along”可知,作者喜欢顺风骑行,那么相对的,作者讨厌的是逆风而上(battling)的艰难。
17.A　根据下文的“with a diversity of people and sincerely appreciated the support”可知,作者喜欢与各种各样的人交谈(conversations)。
18.B　根据先行词“the support and comfort”可知,作者感激的是这些人给自己提供的(offered)支持和安慰。
19.B　根据下文的“long hours of anxiety”可知,长途骑行带来了难以忍受的疲惫(exhaustion)。
20.B　根据语境可知,长途骑行带来的疲惫、焦虑以及绝望等,和其带来的愉悦相比,会显得微不足道。pale into insignificance意为“显得微不足道”。
21.D　根据空前“newness”以及句意可知,这些骑行的经历给作者的生活增添了维度(dimensions)。
22.D　根据上文“The road behind is just memories,some soon to be forgotten,others to be 　11　 and enhanced with the retelling.”可知,这些经历常常被再次想起、提及,是令人难忘的(unforgettable)。
23.C　根据上文“It eventually dawned on me that I had more toughness and courage than I ever imagined.”可知,作者意识到自己比想象中更具有韧性和勇气,而这种认知的提升给了作者继续人生旅程所需要的力量(power)。
【语境猜词】
①越野的　②绝望　③技术上的　④顺风　⑤逆风
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了三伏贴作为一种中医治疗方法在夏季三伏天受到许多人(包括大量年轻人)的追捧,以及其疗效、应用周期和近年来在年轻人中日益增长的受欢迎程度,同时医生也强调了正确使用三伏贴的重要性。
24.including　考查介词。句意:许多病人,包括大量的年轻人,都是来贴三伏贴的。根据句意可知,所填的词与后文a large number of young people构成介词短语,故填including。
25.The　考查冠词。process为可数名词,此处特指“贴三伏贴这个过程”,故用定冠词the。同时该空位于句首,句子开头单词首字母大写,故填The。
26.various　考查形容词。所填的词修饰名词areas,所以用形容词形式,故填various。
27.is applied　考查时态和语态。句子描述的是客观事实,所以用一般现在时,且主语为sanfutie,与谓语动词构成被动关系,故用一般现在时的被动语态,故填is applied。
28.to achieve　考查非谓语动词。分析句子成分可知,所填的词作目的状语,所以用动词不定式,故填to achieve。
29.and　考查连词。设空处使用连词,连接前后两个句子;结合前后文语境可知为顺承关系,故用连词and。
30.based　考查非谓语动词。base在句中应用非谓语动词形式,与逻辑主语period构成被动关系,故用过去分词作定语,故填based。
31.has been　考查时态。根据前文In recent times可知,句子应用现在完成时,故填has been。
32.released　考查非谓语动词。句中rank为谓语动词,设空处使用非谓语动词;release与逻辑主语data构成被动关系,所以用过去分词作定语,故填released。
33.popularity　考查名词。所填的词作主语,所以用名词形式,表示“受欢迎程度”,故填popularity。
【语境猜词】
①药草的　②贴;敷　③受欢迎程度
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