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Ⅰ。阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
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Beyond Spain’s vibrant cities lie 16 national parks, each preserving unique ecosystems and rich biodiversity. To help you make the most of your adventure, here are four top-rated parks to explore.
Picos de Europa National Park
As the country’s first national park (est. 1918), it is home to some of the best climbing walls and hiking routes, such as the 15-mile Ruta de Cares. Visitors can also hit the Desceceso de Sella, a famous kayaking route along the Gue a River, or take a bus ride up to the Lakes of Covadonga to visit nearby historical sanctuaries.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
Located in the Pyrenees, this park boasts nearly 200 glacial lakes. It offers year-round activity, with ski slopes opening in winter and wild orchids blossoming in spring. For a convenient mountain experience, families can take 4x4 taxis up to Sant Maurici Lake, which serves as a good base for various hikes.
Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park
This protected archipelago (群岛) features untouched trails and white sand beaches with turquoise waters. The park is open only for self-guided visits from June to late September. Note that both the 45-minute ferry ride and the park entrance authorization must be secured in advance, as there are no accommodations on the islands except for campsites.
Monfragüe National Park
A global reference for birders, Monfragüe is the best spot for observing native species such as the Spanish imperial eagle. Visitors can also hike along the Ruta Roja Trail to see 9th-century Moorish towers, which offer 360-degree bird’s-eye views of the park’s rugged landscapes.
All national parks in Spain are free to visitors and most are open year-round, as they are funded by taxpayers.
1. What can visitors do in Picos de Europa National Park
A. Take 4x4 taxis to glacial lakes.
B. Go kayaking along the Gue a River.
C. Stay overnight in luxury hotels.
D. Visit in summer for wild orchid shows.
2. What is required for a visit to Islas Atlánticas de Galicia
A. Hiring a professional mountain guide.
B. Booking the ferry and entry in advance.
C. Bringing a personal kayak for transportation.
D. Staying in a historical sanctuary on the island.
3. Which park is most suitable for a professional birdwatcher
A. Picos de Europa.
B. Aigüestortes.
C. Islas Atlánticas.
D. Monfragüe.
B
There are a lot of unwritten rules about which prices are OK to ask about and which aren't. I am, by my own admission, an oversharer. Someone compliments my dress, and I immediately reply, “Thank you! I got it for $20!” I’ll voluntarily tell people what I paid for my car, my shoes, or my kids’ sports equipment. Yet, when a new neighbor asked what we paid for our house, I suddenly became as silent as a stone.
Why was I so rattled My home’s sale price is literally a public record, yet I treated it like a secret. This raised a broader question: Is it really rude to ask what someone paid for something
One compelling reason for asking is consumer protection. We often overpay for things because we’re too polite to ask what others paid. Financial transparency helps us arm one another. This is becoming more urgent as more retailers roll out "dynamic pricing"—the practice of changing prices depending on demand or even your ZIP code. The most reliable way to know whether you’re getting a fair price is to ask another human being who bought the same thing.
There’s also a social-bonding argument. Talking about money is sharing something very personal. It signals trust and invites closeness. It’s one of the few conversations where you can walk away actually knowing something useful about another person’s life.
However, the case against asking is that it can be prying. If someone wanted you to know what they paid, they probably would have told you. Asking directly can feel overbearing or intrusive. It also puts people in an impossible position: if they answer, they feel exposed; if they don't, they feel rude.
Ultimately, asking what someone paid is not inherently rude. But the way you ask—and whether you gracefully accept a "no"—makes the difference between a reasonable question and an invasive one.
4. What happened when the neighbor asked the author about her house price
A. She shared the price as she usually does.
B. She felt uncomfortable and refused to answer.
C. She directed the neighbor to look it up on Zillow.
D. She immediately realized the neighbor was being rude.
5. Why is financial transparency considered beneficial according to the author
A. It prevents retailers from using digital shelf labels.
B. It helps consumers protect themselves against unfair pricing.
C. It allows neighbors to build trust without talking about money.
D. It encourages people to hide their financial secrets more effectively.
6. What does the author imply about the "social-bonding" aspect of money talk
A. It is too personal for most people to handle.
B. It is a sign of lack of respect for private life.
C. It can help build genuine connections between people.
D. It is the most efficient way to get accurate information.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Why We Should Stop Oversharing Our Finances
B. The End of the Era of Fixed Price Tags in Retail
C. Generation Gap: How Different Ages View Money
D. Is It Really Rude to Ask About the Price of a Purchase
C
In the 2022 film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the hero traveled across the multiverse to fight his doppelg ngers. In the real world, hopping between such islands of existence would be no easy feat. However, superhero screenwriters aren't the only ones intrigued by the idea. Some physicists think a multiverse might really exist because it could answer deep questions about our own.
One popular multiverse idea comes from cosmology. Shortly after the Big Bang, our universe went through a brief period of superfast expansion called inflation. During this time, tiny quantum fluctuations seeded galaxies. Physicist Andrei Linde suggests that at even larger scales, these "quantum blips" could have seeded regions of space with vastly different properties. While inflation has stopped in our observable universe, it may continue elsewhere, blowing up more "bubbles" of space. Each bubble would be so distant and distinct that they effectively become different universes. This scenario explains why the conditions in our universe are perfectly ripe for life; among countless bubbles, such a fit was bound to happen somewhere,
Another concept arises from quantum mechanics. Traditionally, particles exist in multiple states until they are measured, at which point the scenario "collapses" into a single outcome. But this is odd because it requires a human measurer. In 1957, Hugh Everett III proposed that observation doesn't cause a collapse. Instead, all possibilities unfold in alternate realities. If you measure an electron, the universe splits, and different versions of you see the electron in different places.
The chances of visiting these alternate realities are dim. In theory, wormholes—tunnels in the fabric of spacetime—might bridge these worlds. However, creating one would require the mass of an entire galaxy. "If there was a wormhole near Earth, Earth would be crushed almost immediately," says physicist Paul Halpern. So, while we may never team up with our alter egos, the bright side is that we probably won't have to fight an evil twin either.
8. Why are some physicists interested in the concept of a multiverse
A. To help screenwriters create more realistic superhero films.
B. To find a way for humans to travel to other galaxies.
C. To provide solutions to fundamental mysteries of our universe.
D. To prove that the Big Bang never actually occurred.
9. What can be inferred about Andrei Linde’s "bubble" theory
A. All bubbles share the same physical properties, like gravity.
B. Life is a common feature across most of the bubble universes.
C. Our universe is merely one possibility in a vast cosmic foam.
D. Inflation will eventually stop across the entire multiverse.
10. What did Hugh Everett III suggest about quantum observation
A. It causes multiple possibilities to collapse into one single reality.
B. It functions correctly only when a human researcher is present.
C. It results in the splitting of reality where all outcomes exist.
D. It prevents particles from existing in multiple states at once.
11. What is the author’s conclusion about traveling between universes
A. It is a practical goal that current technology can soon achieve.
B. It is virtually impossible due to extreme energy and safety risks.
C. It can be easily done through secret wormholes in one's home.
D. It is only possible for individuals with an "evil twin" doppelg nger.
D
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, did more than just darken the skies across North America; it quieted the ground beneath our feet. While astronomers looked up, seismologists like Benjamin Fernando were looking down, discovering that the awe-inspiring event left a clear mark on seismic data.
Seismic sensors are incredibly sensitive, capable of capturing the "thunderous excitement" of stadium concerts or the "tense quiet" of pandemic lockdowns. The 2024 eclipse provided a new data point. A recent analysis of about 250 seismometers across the continent revealed a significant "lull" in vibrations. This dip, however, was not universal. It appeared primarily in cities within the "path of totality"—where the moon completely masked the sun—but was absent in rural areas or cities outside this path.
This finding suggests that the seismic changes weren't caused by the cosmic event itself, but by the "human hustle and bustle" coming to a standstill. As people stopped their cars and stepped out of offices to witness the spectacle, the world effectively "held its breath". Fernando focused on vibrations with frequencies from 1 to 50 hertz, the range where human-made rumbles from traffic and machinery are expected to be strongest. In Cleveland, ground vibrations were 8 to 9 decibels quieter during totality than the monthly average.
This research highlights a growing field: using seismic instruments to monitor human behavior. Just as seismometers captured the hush over Seattle during the 2026 Super Bowl, they can offer insights into how we use our cities. "We could potentially use seismic signatures for monitoring human activity," says Caltech seismologist Gabrielle Tepp. This could prove invaluable for urban design or managing massive global gatherings like the World Cup or the Olympic Games.
12. What was the direct cause of the seismic "lull" during the eclipse
A. The moon's gravitational pull on the Earth's crust.
B. A temporary decrease in North American traffic and industry.
C. The sudden drop in temperature when the sun was masked.
D. A technological failure of seismometers in the path of totality.
13. Why did Benjamin Fernando specifically examine vibrations in the 1 to 50 hertz range
A. Because seismic waves from earthquakes always stay within this range.
B. To avoid interference from the sounds of people cheering in stadiums.
C. Because it is the most active range for vibrations caused by human activities.
D. To ensure the sensors could capture the low-frequency light of the eclipse.
14. What can be inferred about the seismic data from rural areas during the eclipse
A. It remained relatively stable because there was less human activity to pause.
B. It showed a louder rumble due to the movement of nocturnal animals.
C. It was used as a baseline to prove the solar expansion theory.
D. It was more difficult to collect data from large cities like Cleveland than from smaller cities.
15. What is the broader significance of the study mentioned in the text
A. It provides a more accurate way to predict the occurrence of solar eclipses.
B. It helps astronomers understand the internal structure of the moon.
C. It offers a new tool for urban planning and managing large-scale events.
D. It proves that human emotions like "awe" can generate physical seismic waves.
Ⅱ。阅读七选五（每小题2.5分，共12.5分）
Despite having clear goals or being objectively successful, you might still feel dissatisfied with your life. This is often because modern dissatisfaction is usually a reflection of imbalance rather than laziness. 16 Modern research suggests there are different categories of human needs that predict well-being in measurable ways.
Stabilize Your Foundation
Ambition is highly celebrated today, but stability is often overlooked. However, our safety needs—such as financial stability and health—are a non-negotiable psychological foundation. 17 . In turn, this instability makes it harder to think clearly about long-term growth. If you want to reach higher, the first thing you need to do is stabilize the ground beneath you.
Reconnect in a Connected World
Human beings are profoundly social by nature, making belonging a need rather than a luxury. 18 . Remote work reduces how much contact we have with others, and social media creates visibility without real intimacy. When the need for belonging remains unmet, all higher pursuits start to feel hollow. Success feels isolating instead of meaningful without loved ones to celebrate with.
Internalize Your Self-Worth
Esteem sits just below self-actualization. In theory, it should fuel growth. 19 .The more individuals tie their self-worth to online feedback or external promotions, the more volatile their emotional state becomes. If your self-worth depends on constant validation, even a small setback will feel catastrophic. A healthy, internally anchored sense of self-esteem will stabilize your ambitions.
Ultimately, true fulfillment in life doesn't demand that you climb endlessly upward. 20 By finding balance across the layers of well-being, you can support the person you are becoming.
A. Instead, you only need to find balance.
B. Modern life often fragments our connections.
C. Actually, wealth in itself does not matter much.
D. One useful framework to understand this is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
E. Financial scarcity significantly reduces our cognitive bandwidth.
F. However, many people outsource their esteem to external validation.
G. Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of premature mortality.答 案
A
1. 答案：B
2. 答案：B
3. 答案：D
B
4. 答案：B
5. 答案：B
6. 答案：C
7. 答案：D
C
8. 答案：C
9. 答案：C
10. 答案：C
11. 答案：B
D
12. 答案：B
13. 答案：C
14. 答案：A
15. 答案：C
Ⅱ。阅读七选五
16.答案：D
17.答案：E
18.答案：B
19.答案：F
20.答案：A

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