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2026外研版高考英语突破练
Unit 5　Into the unknown & Unit 6　Space and beyond
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(2025·河北名校模拟)
At 40 years old,I decided to go back to university.I had experience working with children ranging in age from birth to 18 years old,including those with diverse abilities and disabilities.During that time,I had the pleasure of working with some wonderful Occupational Therapists (OT)(职业治疗师).One day I just thought:“I should be doing this.” So,I took a chance and decided to sign up for an OT course at the University of the West of England.
As part of the course,I was given an opportunity to do a placement at a Leonard Cheshire care home.This was Gloucestershire House which supports adults with physical disabilities and neurological conditions.It’s been great to put my skills into practice.My daily life has varied at Gloucestershire House,from practical to personal.I’ve helped with everything from eating solutions to wheelchair assessments.I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the residents,what they want to achieve and what’s important to them.
During my placement,I was immersed in some really enriching projects and I was deeply involved in them.Our Valentine’s Day coffee shop morning and activity day was one of them.I got to work with two amazing residents,Paula and Rachel,who currently volunteered at Leonard Lounge,the care home’s coffee shop.It was important for these two ladies to make the Valentine’s Day coffee morning special for everyone.
Instead of buying products like cakes and biscuits,we made them on our own.This involved looking at recipes,creating shopping lists and buying ingredients.The morning had a brilliant response,and Paula and Rachel were so proud of all the hard work they had poured into it.It was amazing to be a part of it!
My time at Gloucestershire House has helped me develop my knowledge and skills.The whole experience is something I’ll never forget.
1.What can we know about the author before she decided to go back to university
A.She worked as an OT.
B.She managed a care home.
C.She was a teacher in a university.
D.She worked with different children.
2.What does the underlined phrase “was immersed in” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A.Got rid of.
B.Engaged in.
C.Made the most of.
D.Was slightly interested in.
3.What does the author think of her time at Gloucestershire House
A.Boring.　　　　　　B.Ordinary.
C.Rewarding. D.Demanding.
4.What is mainly discussed in the text
A.The author’s dream of becoming an OT.
B.The author’s wonderful projects at a care home.
C.The author’s experience of attending a top university.
D.The author’s gains during her placement at a care home.
【语境猜词】
①placement(熟义:n.安置)
生义(文义):n.　　　_______________________
②neurological　　_______________________
③wheelchair _______________________
B(2025·河南信阳模拟)
Every year,tens of thousands of people around the world apply for research jobs armed with postgraduate qualifications and specialised knowledge,only for their carefully crafted applications to seemingly disappear into a digital blank.At the same time,recruiters(招聘者) report that they are unable to find appropriate candidates for open positions.
One key cause of this mismatch is the perception that someone with science qualifications is fully qualified for research work.The reality is that,often,a PhD or a first postdoctoral post is corresponding to an entry-level qualification,with the holder needing further advice,guidance,mentoring and experience before they can work independently.
Shifting generational priorities also play a part.For example,most current early-career scientists are millennials(千禧一代),born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s.They are often digitally skilled and bring with them a strong cooperative nature and a desire to see their work have a societal impact.They also tend to value work-life balance and career flexibility,which might not always agree with the priorities of the scientists interviewing them for jobs.
Meanwhile,employers report that candidates often lack creative thinking,problem-solving and communication skills and qualities such as persistence,passion and determination.
Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach.Universities and other research training institutions can do more to expand the focus of PhD training beyond the academic track.This means providing advice and guidance about what career paths and job opportunities might be available for researchers in companies,the public sector and non-governmental organisations.Employers need to consider the benefits of structured training for early-career researchers,as a way to boost critical thinking and analytical skills.This could be done by reproducing the training schemes commonly used by large technology,consulting,finance and legal firms.
The path forward requires jobseekers and recruiters to understand each other better.Candidates would benefit from learning why recruiters are dissatisfied with the competence of applicants.Institutions,for their part,must see themselves as architects of scientific careers.This means acknowledging that professional preparation isn’t a distraction from research excellence—it is an essential component of it.
5.Why do postgraduates fail to find satisfying jobs
A.Inadequate academic preparation.
B.Limited job information sources.
C.Absence of proper job-seeking skills.
D.Misjudgment of qualification suitability.
6.Which priority of millennials affect their job seeking
A.High cooperation ability.
B.Emphasis on digital tech use.
C.Pursuit of work-life balance.
D.Freedom for mind and body.
7.What training should be given to PhD researchers
A.Career-related advice.
B.General skill building.
C.Financial management tips.
D.Academic-focused guidance.
8.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A.Role of institutions in research.
B.Importance of skill development.
C.Discontent of recruiters with applicants.
D.Significance of understanding each other.
【语境猜词】
①multifaceted　　_______________________
②distraction _______________________
③postdoctoral _______________________
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·广东江门一模)
I walked into a part-time role at Moonmilk,our community’s beloved cake and ice cream shop,seeking to increase my summer earnings.My trial day was a mix of mastering how to make ice cream and 　9　 in a conversation with the manager,which quickly revealed the shop’s 　10　 and welcoming atmosphere.The 　11　 formed here have been more 　12　 than any paycheck.
A local theatre’s union representative 　13　 a cake to celebrate their victory against being forced out,and our owner’s heartfelt 　14　 of providing it without charge was answered with free movie tickets for our team.
The caring attention of our senior female customers and the genuine 　15　 from a loyal client about our ice cream are 　16　 of my job.The amusing persistence of a gentleman 　17　 a seasonal chocolate orange flavour,which we only stock at Christmas,also 　18　 my day.
Though the repetitive motion of scooping can 　19　 my wrist and the indecision of some customers can be challenging,the sense of 　20　 I’ve gained from my time at Moonmilk is 　21　.As my full-time work becomes more demanding with the changing seasons,I’ll have to reduce my hours,but the 　22　 of the connections I’ve made will 　23　,keeping me company until the return of summer—and hopefully,the much-anticipated chocolate orange ice cream.
9.A.engaging B.calculating
C.earning D.forecasting
10.A.friendly B.unique
C.competitive D.tense
11.A.contracts B.bonuses
C.friendships D.expenses
12.A.economic B.temporary
C.financial D.rewarding
13.A.ignored B.ordered
C.criticised D.planned
14.A.profit B.gesture
C.charge D.payment
15.A.complaints B.suggestions
C.compliments D.requests
16.A.challenges B.advantages
C.struggles D.highlights
17.A.inquiring about B.dismissing from
C.advocating for D.arguing about
18.A.annoys B.brightens
C.depresses D.weighs
19.A.comfort B.heal
C.strain D.strengthen
20.A.urgency B.safety
C.tension D.community
21.A.priceless B.worthless
C.important D.common
22.A.regrets B.conflicts
C.novelty D.warmth
23.A.end B.increase
C.remain D.fade
【语境猜词】
①heartfelt　　　　_______________________
②persistence _______________________
③representative _______________________
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·海南三模)
Many Chinese places have wide appeal to foreigners.Yunnan,a Chinese province 24.　　　　　　(border) three Southeast Asian countries—Laos,Vietnam and Myanmar,makes Terd,a researcher from Thailand,feel “at home”.
Working as a professor at Chiang Mai University,Terd first visited Yunnan in 2018 through a program for creative scientists.In Yunnan,Terd learned Mandarin and became 25.　　　　　　(passion) about Chinese tea culture.Currently,he is working on a unique Thai tea 26.　　　　　(produce) through a special process,aiming to establish the first Thai fermented tea brand.
“Every time I felt homesick,I would take a bullet train to Dali.China’s railway 27.　　　　　　(construct) is extremely impressive.Dali is a fantastic place and people can refresh their souls with tea anywhere,anytime,” he said.
Like Terd,about 200 Thai students study at Kunming University of Science and Technology each year.28.　　　　　　　　　(attract) more foreign students,various education programs are conducted in many universities across China.And 29.　　　　　 the same time,official statistics show that over the past decade,more than 20,000 Chinese students 30.　　　　　　　　　　(take) study tours to Thailand annually.At Chiang Mai University’s Department of Biology,31.　　　　　　 Terd now works,there are several Chinese students as well.
In March,China and Thailand announced that they would quit visa requirements 32.　　　　　　　(permanent),a move that Terd believes will strengthen 33.　　　　　 bond between the two countries,fostering more people-to-people exchanges.
【语境猜词】
①border　　　　_______________________
②produce _______________________
③construction _______________________
参考答案
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在40岁时决定回到大学学习职业治疗课程,并分享了其在格洛斯特郡之家康复中心实习的经历。
1.D　细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“I had experience working with children ranging in age from birth to 18 years old,including those with diverse abilities and disabilities.”可知,作者在决定重返大学之前,有跟年龄从出生到18岁不等的孩子共事的经历,其中包括各种能力水平的孩子和身患残疾的孩子,故选D项。
2.B　词句猜测题。根据画线短语所在句可知,作者在实习期间参与了一些很有意义的项目,并且深入其中,还举例说明了情人节咖啡厅早间活动日这个项目,作者和两位实习医生一起工作。画线短语的意思和“参与”相似。选项B“Engaged in.”意为“参与、从事”,与此相符,故选B项。
3.C　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“My time at Gloucestershire House has helped me develop my knowledge and skills.The whole experience is something I’ll never forget.”可知,作者在格洛斯特郡之家的时光帮助她增长了知识,提升了技能,这段经历令她终生难忘。由此可知,作者认为她在格洛斯特郡之家的时光是值得的,故选C项。
4.D　主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章开篇讲述作者40岁决定重返大学学习职业治疗课程,接着详细描述了作为课程一部分在格洛斯特郡之家康复中心实习的经历,包括参与的各种工作和项目,如帮助解决住客进食问题、轮椅评估,以及参与情人节咖啡厅活动等,最后强调这段时光帮助作者提升了知识和技能,让她难以忘怀。整体围绕作者在康复中心实习期间的收获展开。D项“The author’s gains during her placement at a care home.(作者在康复中心实习期间的收获。)”准确概括了文章主要内容。
【语境猜词】
①实习　②神经学的　③轮椅
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了全球研究生学历求职者与职位供需不匹配的原因以及解决方向。
5.D　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“One key cause of this mismatch is the perception that someone with science qualifications is fully qualified for research work.”及下文内容可知,研究生找不到满意的工作是由于资质与岗位需求的差距,人们认为具有科学资格的人完全有资格从事研究工作,但现实是博士学位或博士后学位被视为“入门资格”,仍需更多建议、指导和经验,由此可知D项“资质适合性判断错误”正确,故选D项。
6.C　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“They also tend to value work-life balance and career flexibility,which might not always square with the priorities of the scientists interviewing them for jobs.”可知,追求工作和生活的平衡对“千禧一代”求职有影响,故选C项。
7.A　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“This means providing advice and guidance about what career paths and job opportunities might be available for researchers in companies,the public sector and non-governmental organisations.”可知,大学需扩展博士培训范围,提供学术职业指导,故选A项。
8.D　主旨大意题。最后一段提到“前进的道路需要求职者和招聘人员更好地相互理解。求职者可以从了解为什么招聘人员对求职者的能力不满意中受益。就科研机构而言,它们必须把自己视为科学事业的建筑师。这意味着要承认专业的准备工作不会干扰研究的卓越性——它是研究的重要组成部分。”由此可知,本段主要讲述求职者和招聘人员相互理解的重要性,故选D项。
【语境猜词】
①多方面的　②干扰;分心之事　③博士后的
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在Moonmilk蛋糕和冰激凌店兼职的经历,描述了工作中的收获、与顾客的互动以及店铺的温馨氛围。
9.A　根据下文“in a conversation with the manager”可知,作者与经理进行了对话,所以这里是说作者参与(engaging)到和经理的对话中。
10.A　根据下文“welcoming atmosphere”可知,店铺的氛围是友好的(friendly)。
11.C　根据上文“revealed the shop’s 　10　 and welcoming atmosphere”可知,在这样友好的氛围下,作者强调在这里建立的是友谊(friendships)。
12.D　根据上文“revealed the shop’s 　10　 and welcoming atmosphere”可知,在这种友好氛围下建立的友谊比薪水更有意义(rewarding)。
13.B　根据下文“a cake to celebrate their victory against being forced out”可知,工会代表为了庆祝他们没有被赶出剧院订购了(ordered)蛋糕。
14.B　根据下文“providing it without charge”可知,店主免费提供蛋糕的行为是一种善意之举(gesture)。
15.C　根据下文“a loyal client”可知,作为忠实客户,对冰激凌的评价是赞美(compliments)。
16.D　根据上文“the genuine 　15　 from a loyal client about our ice cream are”可知,客户的赞美是工作的亮点(highlights)。
17.A　根据上文“The amusing persistence”可知,这位先生一直坚持在询问(inquiring about)只在圣诞节才有存货的时令巧克力橙味。
18.B　根据上文“welcoming atmosphere”可知,气氛是欢快的,这位先生有趣的询问让作者的心情变得愉快(brightens)。
19.C　根据上文“Though the repetitive motion of scooping”可知,重复的舀取动作可能会使手腕感到不适(strain)。
20.D　根据下文“at Moonmilk”可知,作者在这家社区店铺工作,获得的是社区感(community)。
21.A　根据上文“The 　11　 formed here have been more 　12　 than any paycheck.”可知,这里建立的情谊很有价值,所以社区感是无价的(priceless)。
22.D　根据上文“　10　 and welcoming”可知,作者强调在友好氛围下所建立的联系的温暖(warmth)。
23.C　根据下文“keeping me company until the return of summer”可知,这种温暖会保持(remain)并陪伴作者。
【语境猜词】
①真诚的;由衷的　②坚持;锲而不舍　③代表
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍泰国研究员Terd在中国云南的经历和感受,以及中泰之间在教育和文化交流方面的互动,展现了中泰两国之间的友好关系和人文交流的活跃。
24.bordering　考查非谓语动词。句子中已有谓语动词makes,所以border应用非谓语动词形式,由于“a Chinese province”与“border”之间是主动关系,需用动词-ing形式作后置定语,故填bordering。
25.passionate　考查形容词。所填的词作表语,所以用形容词形式,故填passionate。
26.produced　考查非谓语动词。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语,Thai tea和produce为逻辑上的动宾关系,需用过去分词,故填produced。
27.construction　考查名词。所填的词被“China’s”修饰,所以用名词形式,故填construction。
28.To attract　考查非谓语动词。所填的词作目的状语,所以用动词不定式,位于句首,首字母需大写,故填To attract。
29.at　考查介词。固定搭配at the same time,意为“同时”。
30.have taken　考查动词时态。根据时间状语“over the past decade”可知,此处应使用现在完成时,主语为复数名词,故填have taken。
31.where　考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词Chiang Mai University’s Department of Biology,关系词在定语从句中作地点状语,故填where。
32.permanently　考查副词。所填的词修饰动词would quit,所以用副词形式作状语,故填permanently。
33.the　考查冠词。bond between the two countries表示“两国之间的联系”,是特指,所以应使用定冠词the。
【语境猜词】
①与……接壤　②生产　③建设
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