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广东省汕头市潮阳实验学校2025-2026学年第二学期
高一英语阅读能力竞赛
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分75分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题3分，满分60分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Are you skilled at recognizing others’ feelings Then you probably also do well at figuring out what animals are trying to communicate.
A new Danish-Swiss research published in *Royal Society Open Science* shows that empathetic people can better understand animal sounds. Other elements also boost this ability—working with animals makes you more animal-empathetic, and this skill peaks at the age of 20 to 29, scientists note.
“Our findings prove that people can judge if an animal is upset or calm, and whether its feelings are positive or negative just by listening to its sounds,” said Elodie Briefer, a behavioural biologist at the University of Copenhagen. “This applies to many mammals. We also find that age, hands-on animal experience, and especially human empathy all shape our ability to understand animal sounds.”
The study collected responses from 1024 participants in 48 countries. They listened to sounds of six mammals: goats, cows, domestic horses, Asian wild horses, pigs and wild boars, along with actors’ meaningless human voices. Then participants judged the animals’ agitation level and emotional tone. After that, they took a test to measure their empathy for humans. “It’s a reliable test for human empathy,” Elodie Briefer noted, “and we found a clear link between it and understanding animal sounds.”
1．How does the author lead into the passage topic
A．By stating opinions.
B．By quoting a saying.
C．By giving an example.
D．By asking a question.
2．Who is most likely to excel at understanding animal emotions per the study
A．A 15-year-old diligent student.
B．A 25-year-old kind animal keeper.
C．A 29-year-old skilled hunter.
D．A 30-year-old warm teacher.
3．What does Elodie Briefer think of the test
A．Doubtful.
B．Reliable.
C．Ineffective.
D．Disappointing.
4．What is the best title for the text
A．Human empathy extends to animals
B．Emotion interpretation helps animals
C．Sound interpretation depends on ages
D．Emotion expression protects animals
B
Scientists at the University of Rochester have achieved a breakthrough: they transplanted a longevity gene from naked mole rats into mice, improving the mice’s health and extending their lifespan.
Naked mole rats rarely get diseases like cancer as they age, unlike many other creatures. Vera Gorbunova, Andrei Seluanov and their team have spent decades studying the special anti-aging and anti-disease mechanisms of naked mole rats. They found HMW-HA is key to their cancer resistance—naked mole rats have about 10 times more HMW-HA than mice and humans. Removing HMW-HA from their cells made tumor formation more likely.
“Our study proves that unique longevity mechanisms from long-lived mammals can be transferred to improve other mammals’ lifespans,” Gorbunova said. The team published their work in *Nature*, saying they successfully moved the HMW-HA-producing gene to mice, boosting their health and lengthening their lifespan by about 4.4 percent.
By inserting this gene for better cell repair into mice, researchers have opened new doors to unlocking aging secrets and extending human life. “It took us 10 years from finding HMW-HA in naked mole rats to proving it benefits mice’s health,” Gorbunova said. “Next, we aim to bring this benefit to humans.”
They believe this can be made feasible in two ways: slowing HMW-HA breakdown or boosting its production. “We hope our findings are the first of many examples of using long-lived species’ longevity traits to improve human health and lifespan,” Seluanov said.
5．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The helpful effects of HMW-HA on humans.
B．The process of transferring HMW-HA genes.
C．The longevity comparison between mice and humans.
D．The discovery of a special cancer-resistant mechanism.
6．What can we know about the Rochester researchers
A．They have unlocked human aging secrets.
B．They have stopped HMW-HA from weakening.
C．They plan to transfer longevity genes to humans.
D．They spent 10 years discovering HMW-HA.
7．What does the underlined word “feasible” in paragraph 5 mean
A．Practicable.
B．Theoretical.
C．Profitable.
D．Academical.
8．Which is the best title for the text
A．Promise Shown in Control of Human Genes
B．Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene
C．Achievement Made in Extending Human Lifespan
D．New Breakthrough Paves the Way for Curing Cancer
C
I chatted with my parents last night and for a moment forgot I was talking to their digital copies, not them. These voice assistants live in an app by HereAfter AI.
My parents are actually alive and well; their virtual versions were made to let me test the technology. Grief tech, which lets you “talk” to lost loved ones, was once only sci-fi. Now it’s real. Though some find it scary, many seek comfort from digital copies.
But it has a big flaw: these copies sound like your loved one but know nothing about you. Everyone gets the same reply. “The biggest problem is creating a one-size-fits-all virtual person,” said Justin Harrison, a tech service founder.
Talking with a more interactive virtual avatar helps you feel connected to lost loved ones, said clinical psychologist Erin Thompson. But grieving people must know these bots only capture a small part of a person and can’t replace real human relationships.
There are other risks: making a digital copy without the person’s consent raises moral problems. Is permission less important for the dead And what if the person is still alive If digital copies become popular, new rules for online legacies are needed. We should prevent misuse before widespread use.I feel lucky to still spend real, tech-free time with my parents in person.
9．Which is NOT a disadvantage of digital replicas
A．They can’t give personalized responses.
B．They can’t fully represent a person.
C．They may harm living people’s interests.
D．It’s hard to get consent from the dead.
10．What is the author’s attitude to grief tech
A．Favorable.
B．Reasonable.
C．Critical.
D．Indifferent.
11．What lesson does the author learn from the experience
A．Technology develops faster than expected.
B．Rules can fully avoid safety risks.
C．Replicas won’t be misused before popularity.
D．Cherish loved ones while they are here.
12．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Reflections on grief tech.
B．Ways to overcome grief.
C．Technology changing life.
D．Debate over digital replicas.
D
Lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation, means living costs and non-essential spending rise as income grows. In severe cases, this extra spending reduces savings.
It’s common among high earners but can affect anyone. Who hasn’t eaten out more after a small raise A more expensive lifestyle is tempting. If you can afford a bigger apartment, why not move
Improving living standards with higher income isn’t bad, but cutting savings does so creates financial risks. “Something’s got to give,” said Katie Waters, a financial planner.
To avoid lifestyle creep, stay moderate and plan ahead. Assign your raise or bonus to a goal right away: pay debts, save for a house, or add to retirement funds. If you already have lifestyle inflation, fix your spending: only put fixed monthly bills on credit cards. “Variable costs like food and clothing drain money easily,” Waters said. “Set aside savings each pay period into a separate account.”
“Balance is key to smart money management,” Waters said. “Enjoy life, but don’t let the tail wag the dog.”
13．What can we learn about lifestyle creep
A．It leads to pay raises.
B．It means a high living standard.
C．It sometimes affects personal savings.
D．It only affects high-income people.
14．Why does the author quote Katie Waters in paragraph 3
A．To list bad results of lifestyle creep.
B．To stress the importance of compromise.
C．To show lifestyle creep is understandable.
D．To support lifestyle creep causes financial trouble.
15．How to avoid lifestyle creep
A．Put all expenses on credit cards.
B．Save bonuses for non-essentials.
C．Raise monthly food and clothing costs.
D．Open separate accounts for specific uses.
16．What does “don’t let the tail wag the dog” mean
A．Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.
B．Don’t put the cart before the horse.
C．Don’t pretend to do something else.
D．Don’t count chickens before hatching.
E
Philosophers are often seen as writing in dull, dry ways. Academic philosophy values precision, clarity and detailed conceptual analysis.
Clarity and precision are good, but they aren’t the only way to do philosophy. Beyond journals, philosophical ideas are shared through stories, films and songs. A good story draws readers in and makes philosophy engaging instead of boring.
Unlike formal philosophy, stories hide their meanings and need interpretation, often presenting conflicting ideas for readers to think about.
Take the metaphysics of race: whether race is real. There are three views: biological realism (race is in genes), social constructionism (race is social, like days or money) and anti-realism (race is unreal, like mythical creatures).
George Schuyler’s *Black No More* shows social constructionism. A Black scientist Crookman invents a way to make Black people look white. Thousands pay for the treatment, leaving white racists unable to tell who is “truly” white. Later, treated people are paler than natural white people, so whites start sunbathing to darken their skin.
Such philosophically rich stories make complex works lively. They are stories to think with.
17．What does the author think of philosophical stories
A．Their meanings are very clear.
B．They are precise and formal.
C．They cause conflicts among readers.
D．They are attractive and inspire thinking.
18．Which group does “Christmas” belong to per paragraph 4
A．Social constructionism.
B．Anti-realism.
C．Biological realism.
D．Literary realism.
19．What is *Black No More* mainly about
A．Racial problems caused by skin color.
B．A social view on race and self-image.
C．Black people accepted by white society.
D．The start of sunbathing among whites.
20．What is the best title of the text
A．Stories Made Easy
B．Stories to Think with
C．Positions in Philosophy
D．Nature of Philosophical Writing
第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Emotional blackmail is serious. 21 . Being targeted harms mental health, causing confusion, shame, depression or self-doubt. Here are 4 practical ways to deal with it.
Point out unacceptable behavior. Manipulators often pretend ignorance when confronted. 22 . Calmly tell them their wrong actions and hold them responsible. For example: “I won’t accept your threats or conditions to get what you want anymore.”
23 . Manipulators look for weaknesses to exploit. Don’t show anger or pain when speaking up. Don’t beg or cry—they will use these against you.
Stop people-pleasing. People-pleasers are easy targets for emotional blackmail. 24 . Learn to say “No” firmly; this gives blackmailers nothing.
Step away from the situation. 25 . It’s okay to walk away, disconnect or ignore them. Protect yourself—blackmailers only care about their own needs. Set boundaries against manipulative people.
A．Keep your emotions in check
B．Let your feelings guide you
C．Actually, blackmailers just want attention
D．People-pleasers often find it hard to say no
E．Emotional blackmail is a form of emotional abuse
F．They also quickly blame you or others for their actions
G．Even with good steps, things may not go as you hope
第二部分 语言知识运用（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On the first day of school, our professor introduced a new classmate. I looked around and saw a 26 little lady smiling brightly at me.
Her name was Rose, 87 years old. She 27 asked me for a big hug and 28 her college life full of adventure and love. In fact, she had a 29 goal: to finish college and live her dream.
At the end of the term, we invited her to speak at our football dinner. She 30 her throat and said: “There are some 31 to stay young, happy and successful. Laugh and find humor every day. Keep dreams and have no 32 . Only people with regrets 33 death.”
Finally, she 34 her speech by singing “The Rose”bravely. She encouraged us to learn the 35 and live by them.
At the end of the year, Rose earned her college 36 as she’d long hoped. One week after graduation, Rose died 37 in her sleep. Over 2,000 students attended her funeral to 38 this amazing woman who taught us 39 : it’s never too late to be all you 40 can be.
26．A．exhausted B．wrinkled C．shaking D．demanding
27．A．enthusiastically B．sympathetically C．cautiously D．determinedly
28．A．complained about B．boasted about C．joked about D．dreamed about
29．A．newly-found B．widely-accepted C．long-held D．well-designed
30．A．examined B．cleared C．tightened D．scratched
31．A．messages B．lines C．reasons D．secrets
32．A．failures B．faults C．troubles D．regrets
33．A．fear B．defeat C．escape D．face
34．A．delivered B．concluded C．prepared D．repeated
35．A．lyrics B．tunes C．rhythms D．melodies
36．A．struggle B．application C．degree D．system
37．A．dramatically B．tragically C．peacefully D．courageously
38．A．miss B．mourn C．remember D．praise
39．A．on purpose B．by chance C．by example D．on schedule
40．A．possibly B．occasionally C．noticeably D．naturally
英语竞赛参考答案
1．D 2．B 3．B 4．A
5．D 6．C 7．A 8．B
9．C 10．B 11．D 12．A
13．C 14．D 15．D 16．B
17．D 18．A 19．B 20．B
21．E 22．F 23．A 24．D 25．G
26．B 27．A 28．C 29．C 30．B
31．D 32．D 33．A 34．B 35．A
36．C 37．C 38．B 39．C 40．A

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