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选择性必修　第二册
UNIT 4　HUMOUR
题组训练1
Ⅰ.阅读
A
My friend and I recently took an art class together through our town’s community education programme.Our classmates were a mix of ages,stages of life,and experience with making art.We stood out in the class—not for our artistic talent,but for our consistent encouragement of ourselves,each other,and the group.It got me thinking how encouragement had become a routine.
It became something of a joke between the two of us to compliment (赞美) each other,give positive feedback when another student showed his or her work,and generally chat around the table about how fun our project was going.But reflecting back,our positiveness was anything but a joke.It was a bright spot in my week,a place where I knew I could be surrounded with kindness, gentleness,and positiveness.
Here’s the most special thing about it:My friend’s and my positive conversation wasn’t just encouraging,it was true.We didn’t go for cheap or false compliments like,“This painting should be in a museum!” Instead,we went for authentic (真实的) expressions of support and encouragement like,“I love how you did that cloud!”
Over time,the class became something of a sacred space,because we had made a habit of using encouraging,supportive language.Sentence-starters like,“I like” “I appreciate” “I want to try”,kept us present,positive,and honest.
The encouragement also kept us engaged in the work of making art.I feel sure that I learnt more—and practised more at home—because the activity was shown in such consistently positive terms,grounded in a growth mindset,self-acceptance,and encouragement.
Having a friend to share an encouragement habit is fantastic,but you can practise it on your own as pliment yourself in the mirror every morning.Keep a running “great work” list of things you are doing well today.Trust in your ability to find something loving—and true—to comment today and every day.
(　　)1.What do we know about the author’s classmates
A.They admired those talented in art. B.They didn’t take art class seriously.
C.They were of the same artistic level. D.They were on good terms in the class.
(　　)2.How did the classmates turn their class into a sacred space
A.By showing false compliments to others.
B.By decorating their class as a museum.
C.By displaying abstract art works in the class.
D.By offering supportive language around them.
(　　)3.What did the author think of the art project
A.It made him hopeful and confident.
B.It needed to provide more practice.
C.It was cheap and easy to carry out.
D.It promoted his communication skills.
(　　)4.What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A.To introduce a community education programme.
B.To call for good action to support those in need.
C.To describe how to make encouragement a habit.
D.To comment on the power of authentic expressions.
B
British humour has deep roots dating back to medieval times when jesters entertained royal courts with their witty antics.Over the centuries,it evolved from slapstick comedy to the satirical genius of writers like Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde.The British’s love for wordplay and absurdity found its voice in the works of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear.
British humour is as diverse as a pub menu,but certain characteristics underpin its charm.The British have a habit for self-mockery,and the ability to laugh at oneself is a hallmark of British wit.Sarcasm and irony are close friends,and understatement often delivers the funniest punchlines.
Puns,wordplay and the absurd are common tools in the humour arsenal.Whether it’s making fun at the weather or revelling in the delights of innuendo (暗指),British humour is all about embracing the sudden twists and oddities of life.
British humour boasts a rich tradition of comedic brilliance,and one of its shining stars is P.G. Wodehouse.Within the literary realm,Wodehouse’s work,particularly the misadventures of Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves,showcases a brand of humour that has delighted readers for generations.
Visiting Britain Prepare to be pleasantly confused.British humour can be disarming, especially if you are not used to the art of sarcasm and the subtlety of understatement.But it is all in good fun.Engage in friendly conversations with locals,try your hand at some humour and don’t be afraid to enjoy a healthy dose of irony.You might just find yourself laughing over a cup of coffee with newfound friends.
(　　)5.Where did British humour originate from
A.Slapstick comedy. B.A pub menu.
C.Medieval stories. D.The works of famous writers.
(　　)6.What’s the characteristic of British humour
A.Laughing at others. B.Criticism against friends.
C.Self-mockery. D.Praising oneself.
(　　)7.Which statement may a British most probably make during rainy days
A.No cross,no crown.
B.It never rains but pours.
C.Every cloud has a silver lining.
D.The sun always comes out after the rain and cloud.
(　　)8.What can we learn from the passage
A.Irony is always welcomed in British humour.
B.British humour excludes the sudden twists and oddities of life.
C.P.G. Wodehouse has depicted many serious figures in his works.
D.Understanding sarcasm and understatement is key to enjoying British humour.
Ⅱ.七选五
Like working out or eating healthily,being happy is something you have to work on.1.　　　 The good news is that a growing body of research shows there are simple things you can do to help you learn how to be happy at work,and they don’t require huge changes.
2.　　　 It affects how you feel at work for the rest of the day.In one study,researchers analysed the moods and performance of customer service representatives.Those who were in a good mood in the morning were more productive during the day and reported having more positive interactions with customers.3.　　　You can take a few minutes to enjoy your morning coffee and you can get some fresh air.
One of the hardest aspects of your job is perhaps making dozens of decisions daily,often with little or incomplete information.So how can you make fewer decisions Put some parts of your day on autopilot.For example,have the same thing for lunch or breakfast for a week.Then you can change it up the following work.4.　　　 Steve Jobs said that he wore the same clothes daily so that he wouldn’t have to spend energy deciding what to wear.
Helping others makes you happier.Helping your co-workers seems to create a virtuous cycle.Another study shows happier workers are 33% more likely to help their colleagues than those who aren’t happy.5.　　　Grab your colleague’s favourite drink when you get your coffee.Ask if they need help on a project.Offer to do something simple,like type up notes after a meeting.
A.It’s a skill that takes practice.
B.How you feel in the morning really matters a lot.
C.You don’t have to do anything huge or heroic to help.
D.You’ve just removed a bunch of decisions from your day.
E.You can write down three small things you will get done.
F.So do something in the morning that makes you feel good.
G.One simple way to do this is to put a reminder on your calendar.
题组训练2
Ⅰ.阅读
A
Noted for his profound description of life along the Chinese railways,Wang Fuchun passed away on March 13,2021,at the age of 78.His engaging photographs capture the substance of China’s ever-changing landscape.
Being artistic and good at painting and calligraphy,Wang found that photography bridged the two worlds: he could make art with his camera and increasingly he felt that his goal was not art,but life.
In the late 1970s,when he started taking his photographs,everyone on a railway platform looked reserved and orderly.By the late 1980s,a great rush to the cities had begun on the trains.He recorded young migrant workers shedding their shirts,running with sweat,seeking coolness on top of the seats.He did not ask anyone’s permission to take them,and he preferred to act secretly,like a thief in a way,as it captured the authentic moments of people’s lives—and so mirrored all the more clearly how China was changing.
His project was all-consuming.Over 40 years he estimated he had ridden on 1,000 trains and covered more than 100,000 kilometres,on every line in China.Each trip was neatly noted down in a notebook; he took about 200,000 pictures,and logged each by its place.From those pictures,he felt the migrants’ poverty too keenly,and he preferred to capture the hope that pushed people on to trains.
China was rushing to the modern world.Steam was fading; the green-skinned trains acquired fans and air-conditioning.Then came express trains,then high-speed rail.The aisles were clear,the windows sealed.However,in the reclining seats (躺椅座位),everyone reclined.In the ordinary seats,everyone’s noses were buried in their tablet computers and their phones.
He liked the message of hope; he was proud of what China had achieved.But how sad,he also thought that on that dashing train there was no mess,no collision of life and no good subjects for him,and that Chinese people should once again look so orderly,reserved and unconcerned about each other,even on a train.
(　　)1.How did Wang Fuchun reveal the changes in China with his camera
A.By creating art works on railway platforms.
B.By documenting migrant workers’ daily life.
C.By recording the transformation of life on the train.
D.By capturing a great rush to cities along the railway.
(　　)2.Why did Wang Fuchun prefer to take photographs secretly
A.To perform his duty.
B.To reflect reality better.
C.To avoid disturbing people.
D.To satisfy his curiosity.
(　　)3.What did Wang Fuchun find about the passengers on the modern train
A.They were only focused on themselves.
B.They were quite messy and disorganised.
C.They were interested in the reclining seats.
D.They were engaged in lively conversations.
(　　)4.Which of the following words can best describe Wang Fuchun
A.Friendly and considerate.
B.Devoted and observant.
C.Talented and humorous.
D.Optimistic and generous.
B
In the early years of televised news,Americans turned to the serious faces of newsmen as trusted sources for news of the important events in America and around the world,broadcast with controlled voices.The rise of comedy-news programmes raised concerns over the combination of entertainment and news.But could this combination actually help inform the public
A study from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania and the School of Communication at Ohio State University found that,when compared to non-humorous news clips (片段),viewers are not only more likely to share humorously presented news but are also more likely to remember the content from these clips.
“It is really important for young people to engage with news to be informed about public issues,” says senior author Emily Falk,Professor of Communication,Psychology,and Marketing at Annenberg.“We wanted to test whether humour might make news more socially related,and therefore encourage young people to remember it and share it.”
The researchers invited young adults (18—34 years old) to watch a variety of news clips,which they designed to vary,so that some ended with jokes and others did not.In addition to collecting data on participants’ brain activity using fMRI technology,the researchers did a memory test to find out how much information participants remembered after watching the clips.The researchers also asked participants to answer questions about how likely they would be to share the news clips with others.
Participants were more likely to remember information when it was presented in a humorous rather than non-humorous way and were more willing to share the information online.
“Our findings show that humour stimulates activity in brain regions,improves memory for news facts,and increases the desire to share information with others,” says lead author Jason Coronel,Assistant Professor of Communication at OSU.“This is very significant because entertainment-based media has become an important source of news,especially for young adults.”
(　　)5.What can we learn about early American viewers according to the first paragraph
A.They showed great interest in entertainment news.
B.They paid more attention to international news.
C.They enjoyed comedy programmes very much.
D.They preferred serious newsmen.
(　　)6.What did the study find
A.Humour makes news more reliable and professional.
B.Humour helps keep young adults informed about news.
C.Young adults are more likely to share news with each other.
D.Young adults are used to watching news clips on the Internet.
(　　)7.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A.How the study was carried out.
B.Why the study was different.
C.The importance of the study.
D.The results of the study.
(　　)8.What does Coronel say about the study
A.It has encouraged more young adults to major in journalism.
B.It has offered new ways to receive news for young adults.
C.It supports the importance of light-hearted news.
D.It will raise concerns over the news industry.
Ⅱ.完形填空
This was the big game.The boys were　1　 and excited.It was a clear night,and my son Andy’s baseball team,which had 　2　 all year,had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game.The atmosphere was 　3　:the other team’s slugger (击球强手),a big kid,was like a snake,dangerous and ready to 　4　.
Nervously,I looked out Andy’s way.I was 　5　 to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky! Obviously he wasn’t 　6　 on the game.I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming.
“Come on,Andy.　7　 out there,” I said to myself.
Luckily,the big kid made a mistake.We (Andy and I) had been 　8　,and our team still led by one run.
Andy ran up to me at the　9　.I was about to 　10　 him when he said loudly,“Did you see that shooting star ”
Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with 　11　.I paused.
“Yes,” I said.“Well,one inning (局) to go.Hit a home run (全垒打)!”
“Okay!” said Andy,and he ran back to his 　12　.
I suddenly realised it was nice that my son would take time out to　13　 the wonder and beauty in life.You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least 　14　 it.Andy hit a triple in that last inning.But I still wish I had 　15　 that shooting star,too.
(　　)1.A.nervous B.puzzled C.curious D.ashamed
(　　)2.A.won B.struggled C.prayed D.run
(　　)3.A.electric B.friendly C.casual D.romantic
(　　)4.A.flee B.climb C.jump D.strike
(　　)5.A.amused B.thrilled C.shocked D.satisfied
(　　)6.A.carrying B.reflecting C.commenting D.focusing
(　　)7.A.Settle down B.Stand up C.Wake up D.Lie down
(　　)8.A.informed B.punished C.warned D.spared
(　　)9.A.meeting B.break C.corner D.entrance
(　　)10.A.blame B.comfort C.entertain D.threaten
(　　)11.A.anger B.anxiety C.excitement D.confidence
(　　)12.A.teammates B.fans C.parents D.stars
(　　)13.A.create B.research C.explain D.appreciate
(　　)14.A.need B.expect C.afford D.suspect
(　　)15.A.become B.filmed C.seen D.followedUNIT 5　EDUCATION
题组训练1
Ⅰ.阅读
A
(2025·山东德州一模)
In a growing number of schools,educators believe that having students take part by starting with practical problems is a great motivator.Project-based learning that freely crosses disciplines provides an education superior to the traditional “maths at age nine,history at ten,literature at eleven” structure.Examples of projects applicable to the current situation are as follows:
Soil Superheroes Project King Middle School,Maine African Wildlife DNA Project High Tech High,California
　　Seventh graders learn about soil bacteria (细菌)by creating multimedia informational brochures.They consult professional microbiologists and cartoonists,conduct research,and then distribute their work to local garden centres and flower shops. 　　An eleventh-grade biology class uses DNA analysis to help protect African wildlife.Students share their findings with wildlife-conservation officials and have even travelled to Tanzania to lead bushmeat-identification workshops.
Water Wheel Project Ferryway School,Massachusetts Bridge Project Kentucky Elementary School,Ohio
　　Fifth-graders explore history,science,technology,and engineering by designing their own waterwheels.By the time they visit the nearby Saugus Iron Works,which dates back to the 1640s,they’ve already tested and mastered the centuries-old technology. 　　Students conduct surveys,do research,build models,and take field trips with the goal of determining the best kind of new bridge to build over the Ohio River.They don’t restrict themselves to one discipline but rather look into maths,literature,history,science—whatever is appropriate to the study.
(　　)1.What is the characteristic of project-based learning
A.Following strict disciplines.
B.Engaging in real-world issues.
C.Starting subjects at different ages.
D.Adopting teacher-centred class modes.
(　　)2.Which project includes a field trip to a historic site
A.Soil Superheroes Project. B.African Wildlife DNA Project.
C.Water Wheel Project. D.Bridge Project.
(　　)3.What is highlighted in Bridge Project
A.Convenience. B.Integration.
C.Efficiency. D.Popularity.
B
(2025·重庆巴蜀中学12月月考)
Sometimes one plus one does equal three, as was the case when McNee, a basketball coach, met Mandekic. When Mandekic, a math teacher, told McNee how hard it was to get students excited about math at a gathering, he suggested, “Why not throw in something they enjoy, like sports ” “You are kidding!” Mandekic dismissed his idea at the moment.
The idea of mixing basketball and mathematics got its first shot two years later, when Mandekic and McNee, the current colleagues — who had launched a non-profit tutoring — were invited to run a summer-school programme for kids who’d failed Grade 9 math at Vanier School.
When the students showed up for their first day, they weren’t exactly thrilled. Over the next few hours, Mandekic and McNee gave the kids techniques to improve their shooting while also helping them calculate their field-goal percentage—which, in turn, taught them math knowledge. At the end of the game, the winning team was determined based on which group had the highest total percentage and had done the most efficient math. “When the bell rang, they were so focused on collecting their data and figuring out which team won that they didn’t leave,” says Mandekic. The classes, later named BallMatics, soon spread to other schools.
Later, McNee and Mandekic established a private school. At the school, kids with excellent basketball skills study all subjects, train at their sport and work part-time helping out with the BallMatics after-school programmes. For the school’s first graduates, the value of BallMatics is clear: all of the 16 boys landed university scholarships for their performance in the classroom, not on the court. “The school’s commitment to academics is the key reason for our success. The coaches would put students who didn’t keep up in class on the bench.” Abbott, one of them, says, “At the school, we were student athletes, after all, not athlete students.”
(　　)4.How did McNee’s suggestion sound to Mandekic at first
A.Confusing. B.Absurd.
C.Practical. D.Professional.
(　　)5.Why did other schools welcome the classes
A.They enhanced students’ concentration.
B.They improved students’ shooting techniques.
C.They helped students learn math unknowingly.
D.They guaranteed students’ show-up percentage.
(　　)6.What can be inferred from Abbott’s words
A.Students got balanced development.
B.The coaches cared little about students.
C.The school attracted more and more students.
D.He doubted the education idea of the school.
(　　)7.What is the best title for the text
A.Big Win B.Math Struggling
C.Numbers Game D.Athlete Training
Ⅱ.七选五
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people,so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully.Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat.1.　　　 Make sure your cell phone is facing down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal.Even with all distractions removed,very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.2.　　　 It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
3.　　　 You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich.One way to slow down is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal.Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell,the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on (用力咀嚼) mindlessly.Put a small amount of snack food,like potato chips,in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.4.　　　 Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew.If you’re wolfing down (狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it.And chewing is an important part of digestion.5.　　　 Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth,acknowledge what you’re eating and chew,chew,chew.
A.Notice all the little details about your food.
B.Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C.It helps break up the food so it’s easier for absorption.
D.Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E.When you sit down to eat,spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F.If you have a whole bag of it,it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G.They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
题组训练2
Ⅰ.阅读
A
As young children went back to school across Sweden,many of their teachers were putting a new emphasis on printed books,quiet reading time and handwriting practice and devoting less time to tablet computers,independent online research and keyboarding skills.
The return to more traditional ways of learning is a response to experts’ doubt on the country’s over-digitalised approach to education,which has even introduced tablet computers into kindergartens.They are worried that it has already led to a decline in basic skills.
The rapid adoption of digital learning tools has also drawn concern from the United Nations’ education agency.The agency issued an urgent call for appropriate use of technology in education in a published report.The report urges countries to speed up Internet connections at schools,but at the same time warns that technology in education should be used in a way so that it never replaces in-person,teacher-led instruction and supports the shared objective of quality education for all.
However,online instruction is a hotly debated subject across Europe and other parts of the West.Germany has been famously slow in moving information of all kinds online,including education.Many students can complete their schooling without any kind of required digital instruction,such as coding.Most parents worry their children may not be able to compete in the job market with technologically better-trained young people from other countries.“If we don’t manage to make education digital,then we will no longer be a competitive country in 20 years,” said Sascha Lobo,one of the parents interviewed.
However,not all teachers are convinced that Sweden’s back-to-basics push is in the best interest for students.“Technology is just one part of a really complex network of factors in education,” said Catarina Branelius,a third grade teacher in the Swedish capital,Stockholm.“I use tablet computers in maths,but I don’t use tablet computers for writing text.Students under age 10 require time,practice,and exercise in handwriting...before you introduce them to write on a tablet computer.”
(　　)1.What did Sweden stress before this new school year
A.Printed books. B.Handwriting practice.
C.Quiet reading time. D.Independent online research.
(　　)2.Which can best describe the approach suggested by the United Nations’ education agency
A.Textbook-centred. B.Balanced.
C.Over-digitalised. D. Traditional.
(　　)3.What can be known from Paragraph 4
A.Students in Germany do not heavily rely on computers.
B.The German government is pushing for online instruction.
C.German parents are happy with their children’s education.
D.Teachers in Germany are ready to make education digital.
(　　)4.What is Catarina Branelius’s attitude to the new policy
A.Favourable. B.Unclear. C.Doubtful. D.Unconcerned.
B
Grammy (格莱美) Awards don’t only go to the people who produce and perform songs.In 2024,the award was presented to Annie Ray,a music teacher at a high school in Virginia,for her efforts to make music accessible to all students,particularly those with disabilities.However,in the award ceremony,she gave the credits to her students.
Inspired mostly by the diversity of the Annandale community including over 60 countries, Ray created an orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities.The orchestra is about much more than just making music.Ray says the programme gives students a chance to develop their collaboration skills,make mistakes and learn the art of refining something. And students teach her a lot in return—more than she could ever teach them.
She says her students completely changed her educational philosophy and approach of what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere.“I believe they have a truly powerful message to share with everyone,and especially with how we look at approaching music education and what that looks like,” she added.
Ray says the success was especially meaningful because not many people understand what exactly music educators do in the classroom or how much their work matters.While her administration is supportive,another challenge is that her school “desperately” needs new instruments.Ray says she will use some of her grant money (奖金) to buy more.
Ray plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate.She knows of several who want to go into music education themselves,which she finds especially rewarding.
“It is a hard profession,but it’s one that is truly,deeply personal and satisfying,” Ray said. “And there’s nothing else like it.”
(　　)5.Why did Ray win a Grammy Award
A.Pioneering teaching philosophy. B.Great musical talent.
C.Outstanding educational contribution. D.Extraordinary personal style.
(　　)6.What can Ray’s students gain from the orchestra at present
A.Avoiding mistakes. B. Winning scholarships.
C.Becoming cooperative. D.Developing intelligence.
(　　)7.What is the orchestra starving for
A.New instruments. B.Support from school.
C.Students’ participation. D.Sponsorship from government.
(　　)8.Which of the following is gratifying to Ray
A.More students majoring in music.
B.More students want to go into teaching music.
C.More awards for music educators.
D.More parents joining the orchestra.
Ⅱ.完形填空
As an assistant manager at a restaurant,I encountered a heart-warming experience.One day,a father and his young son　1　 the restaurant and spent a very long time looking through the menu.　2　,the father came up and started asking me about 　3　,because his son was allergic (过敏的) to some food.
At some point,the boy,who was probably six or seven,　4　 me a laminated (覆膜的) card that listed all his allergens.They were a lot.It was 　5　 for me to remember them all,and I didn’t know what the seasoning mixtures were,so I asked to borrow the 　6　 to go check.They
　7　,and off I went.
It　8　 that many of our seasoning and sauces contained allergens for the boy.After much effort,I found a 　9　 option for him and took extra precautions due to his meat allergy.The father was grateful and explained they had 　10　 to find suitable dining options.This 　11　 the beginning of a special connection,as they became 　12　customers,visiting at least once a week.
The positive　13　 I received was a heartening reminder that through genuine care and understanding,we can make a 　14　.It reinforces my commitment to ensure that each guest’s experience is memorable and that they can 　15　 their unique needs.
(　　)1.A.entered B.denied C.noticed D.checked
(　　)2.A.Formally B.Gradually C.Immediately D.Eventually
(　　)3.A.expenses B.ingredients C.tastes D.quantities
(　　)4.A.wrote B.drew C.handed D.lent
(　　)5.A.interesting B.enjoyable C.useless D.impossible
(　　)6.A.card B.boy C.money D.menu
(　　)7.A.hesitated B.agreed C.cried D.laughed
(　　)8.A.came to B.looked like C.ended up D.turned out
(　　)9.A.clever B.cheap C.safe D.new
(　　)10.A.struggled B.pretended C.decided D.forgotten
(　　)11.A.designed B.broke C.marked D.kept
(　　)12.A.private B.regular C.normal D.curious
(　　)13.A.lesson B.present C.envy D.response
(　　)14.A.difference B.change C.sense D.promise
(　　)15.A.accept B.promote C.tailor D.dismissUNIT 5　EDUCATION
题组训练1　　　　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　
Ⅰ.阅读
A
(2025·山东德州一模)
In a growing number of schools,educators believe that having students take part by starting with practical problems is a great motivator.Project-based learning that freely crosses disciplines provides an education superior to the traditional “maths at age nine,history at ten,literature at eleven” structure.Examples of projects applicable to the current situation are as follows:
Soil Superheroes Project King Middle School,Maine African Wildlife DNA Project High Tech High,California
　　Seventh graders learn about soil bacteria (细菌)by creating multimedia informational brochures.They consult professional microbiologists and cartoonists,conduct research,and then distribute their work to local garden centres and flower shops. 　　An eleventh-grade biology class uses DNA analysis to help protect African wildlife.Students share their findings with wildlife-conservation officials and have even travelled to Tanzania to lead bushmeat-identification workshops.
Water Wheel Project Ferryway School,Massachusetts Bridge Project Kentucky Elementary School,Ohio
　　Fifth-graders explore history,science,technology,and engineering by designing their own waterwheels.By the time they visit the nearby Saugus Iron Works,which dates back to the 1640s,they’ve already tested and mastered the centuries-old technology. 　　Students conduct surveys,do research,build models,and take field trips with the goal of determining the best kind of new bridge to build over the Ohio River.They don’t restrict themselves to one discipline but rather look into maths,literature,history,science—whatever is appropriate to the study.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了四个项目式学习的基本情况。
(　　)1.What is the characteristic of project-based learning
A.Following strict disciplines.
B.Engaging in real-world issues.
C.Starting subjects at different ages.
D.Adopting teacher-centred class modes.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段前两句可知,项目式学习是以真实情境中的问题为出发点的学习方式。故选B。
(　　)2.Which project includes a field trip to a historic site
A.Soil Superheroes Project.
B.African Wildlife DNA Project.
C.Water Wheel Project.
D.Bridge Project.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Water Wheel Project部分中的最后一句可知,Water Wheel Project包括对历史遗迹的实地考察。故选C。
(　　)3.What is highlighted in Bridge Project
A.Convenience. B.Integration.
C.Efficiency. D.Popularity.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Bridge Project部分中的最后一句可知,学生们不局限于一门学科,而是研究数学、文学、历史、科学——任何适合学习的学科;也就是说桥梁项目中突出的是融合。故选B。
B
(2025·重庆巴蜀中学12月月考)
Sometimes one plus one does equal three, as was the case when McNee, a basketball coach, met Mandekic. When Mandekic, a math teacher, told McNee how hard it was to get students excited about math at a gathering, he suggested, “Why not throw in something they enjoy, like sports ” “You are kidding!” Mandekic dismissed his idea at the moment.
The idea of mixing basketball and mathematics got its first shot two years later, when Mandekic and McNee, the current colleagues — who had launched a non-profit tutoring — were invited to run a summer-school programme for kids who’d failed Grade 9 math at Vanier School.
When the students showed up for their first day, they weren’t exactly thrilled. Over the next few hours, Mandekic and McNee gave the kids techniques to improve their shooting while also helping them calculate their field-goal percentage—which, in turn, taught them math knowledge. At the end of the game, the winning team was determined based on which group had the highest total percentage and had done the most efficient math. “When the bell rang, they were so focused on collecting their data and figuring out which team won that they didn’t leave,” says Mandekic. The classes, later named BallMatics, soon spread to other schools.
Later, McNee and Mandekic established a private school. At the school, kids with excellent basketball skills study all subjects, train at their sport and work part-time helping out with the BallMatics after-school programmes. For the school’s first graduates, the value of BallMatics is clear: all of the 16 boys landed university scholarships for their performance in the classroom, not on the court. “The school’s commitment to academics is the key reason for our success. The coaches would put students who didn’t keep up in class on the bench.” Abbott, one of them, says, “At the school, we were student athletes, after all, not athlete students.”
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述两位老师把数学和篮球结合起来教学,帮助了许多数学学习有困难的学生。
(　　)4.How did McNee’s suggestion sound to Mandekic at first
A.Confusing. B.Absurd.
C.Practical. D.Professional.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“‘You are kidding!’...at the moment.”可知,Mandekic最初听到McNee的建议时觉得他在开玩笑,觉得这一想法很荒谬,故选B。
(　　)5.Why did other schools welcome the classes
A.They enhanced students’ concentration.
B.They improved students’ shooting techniques.
C.They helped students learn math unknowingly.
D.They guaranteed students’ show-up percentage.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知,这些课程很快就推广到了其他学校,是因为这些课程可以提升孩子的专注力。故选A。
(　　)6.What can be inferred from Abbott’s words
A.Students got balanced development.
B.The coaches cared little about students.
C.The school attracted more and more students.
D.He doubted the education idea of the school.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“‘The school’s commitment to academics...after all, not athlete students.’”可知,在Abbott看来,这种教学方式是很成功的,他们让学生在运动和学习方面得到了均衡的发展。故选A。
(　　)7.What is the best title for the text
A.Big Win
B.Math Struggling
C.Numbers Game
D.Athlete Training
【答案】 A
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其是根据第三段最后一句和最后一段中的“‘The school’s commitment to academics ...after all, not athlete students.’”可知,BallMatics课程让学生们在运动和学习方面得到了均衡的发展,是很成功的措施。故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people,so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully.Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat.1.　　　 Make sure your cell phone is facing down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal.Even with all distractions removed,very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.2.　　　 It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
3.　　　 You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich.One way to slow down is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal.Ask yourself: What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell,the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on (用力咀嚼) mindlessly.Put a small amount of snack food,like potato chips,in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.4.　　　 Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew.If you’re wolfing down (狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it.And chewing is an important part of digestion.5.　　　 Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth,acknowledge what you’re eating and chew,chew,chew.
A.Notice all the little details about your food.
B.Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C.It helps break up the food so it’s easier for absorption.
D.Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E.When you sit down to eat,spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F.If you have a whole bag of it,it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G.They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一些正念饮食的技巧。
1.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据上文“吃饭时排除一切干扰”可知,本句应承接上文,说明吃饭时这么做的原因。G项“它们会限制你享受食物和注意自己何时吃饱的能力。”符合语境。故选G。
2.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据上下文可知,本段主要是对吃饭花费的时间提出建议。E项“当你坐下来吃饭时,至少花20分钟这样做。”符合语境,同时E项中的“20 minutes”与下文的“that time”相呼应。故选E。
3.【答案】 A
【解析】 下文提到注意你吃东西时产生的气味、味道和其他感觉,即建议注意食物的细节。A项“注意食物的所有小细节。”可以概括本段内容,符合语境。故选A。
4.【答案】 F
【解析】 上文建议把零食单独放在一个碗里,设空处应承接上文,说明这么做的原因。F项“如果你有一整袋,吃几口就停止是很困难的。”符合语境。故选F。
5.【答案】 C
【解析】 上文提到了咀嚼的重要性,C项“它有助于分解食物,这样食物更容易被吸收。”符合语境,说明了咀嚼的作用。故选C。
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Ⅰ.阅读
A
As young children went back to school across Sweden,many of their teachers were putting a new emphasis on printed books,quiet reading time and handwriting practice and devoting less time to tablet computers,independent online research and keyboarding skills.
The return to more traditional ways of learning is a response to experts’ doubt on the country’s over-digitalised approach to education,which has even introduced tablet computers into kindergartens.They are worried that it has already led to a decline in basic skills.
The rapid adoption of digital learning tools has also drawn concern from the United Nations’ education agency.The agency issued an urgent call for appropriate use of technology in education in a published report.The report urges countries to speed up Internet connections at schools,but at the same time warns that technology in education should be used in a way so that it never replaces in-person,teacher-led instruction and supports the shared objective of quality education for all.
However,online instruction is a hotly debated subject across Europe and other parts of the West.Germany has been famously slow in moving information of all kinds online,including education.Many students can complete their schooling without any kind of required digital instruction,such as coding.Most parents worry their children may not be able to compete in the job market with technologically better-trained young people from other countries.“If we don’t manage to make education digital,then we will no longer be a competitive country in 20 years,” said Sascha Lobo,one of the parents interviewed.
However,not all teachers are convinced that Sweden’s back-to-basics push is in the best interest for students.“Technology is just one part of a really complex network of factors in education,” said Catarina Branelius,a third grade teacher in the Swedish capital,Stockholm.“I use tablet computers in maths,but I don’t use tablet computers for writing text.Students under age 10 require time,practice,and exercise in handwriting...before you introduce them to write on a tablet computer.”
【语篇导读】 本文是新闻报道。文章主要介绍了瑞典在新学年推行的新政策:回归基础,避免教育过度数字化。
(　　)1.What did Sweden stress before this new school year
A.Printed books.
B.Handwriting practice.
C.Quiet reading time.
D.Independent online research.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,瑞典在新学期开始前强调了学生通过网络独立研究问题的能力。故选D。
(　　)2.Which can best describe the approach suggested by the United Nations’ education agency
A.Textbook-centred.
B.Balanced.
C.Over-digitalised.
D. Traditional.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的第二、三句可知,联合国教育机构建议在教育中适当使用技术,既敦促各国加快学校的互联网连接,又提醒不能让技术取代基础的教学。由此可推知,这种方法是均衡的。故选B。
(　　)3.What can be known from Paragraph 4
A.Students in Germany do not heavily rely on computers.
B.The German government is pushing for online instruction.
C.German parents are happy with their children’s education.
D.Teachers in Germany are ready to make education digital.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Germany has been...digital instruction,such as coding.”可知,德国在网上传输各种信息的速度很慢,许多学生可以在没有任何必要的数字教学的情况下完成学业。由此可推知,德国的学生不太依赖电脑。故选A。
(　　)4.What is Catarina Branelius’s attitude to the new policy
A.Favourable. B.Unclear.
C.Doubtful. D.Unconcerned.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Catarina Branelius所说的话可知,这位老师认为新政策可能错误地高估了技术在教育中的影响力,有点矫枉过正。由此可推知,Catarina Branelius对新政策持怀疑的态度。故选C。
B
Grammy (格莱美) Awards don’t only go to the people who produce and perform songs.In 2024,the award was presented to Annie Ray,a music teacher at a high school in Virginia,for her efforts to make music accessible to all students,particularly those with disabilities.However,in the award ceremony,she gave the credits to her students.
Inspired mostly by the diversity of the Annandale community including over 60 countries,
Ray created an orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities.The orchestra is about much more than just making music.Ray says the programme gives students a chance to develop their collaboration skills,make mistakes and learn the art of refining something.And students teach her a lot in return—more than she could ever teach them.
She says her students completely changed her educational philosophy and approach of what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere.“I believe they have a truly powerful message to share with everyone,and especially with how we look at approaching music education and what that looks like,” she added.
Ray says the success was especially meaningful because not many people understand what exactly music educators do in the classroom or how much their work matters.While her administration is supportive,another challenge is that her school “desperately” needs new instruments.Ray says she will use some of her grant money (奖金) to buy more.
Ray plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate.She knows of several who want to go into music education themselves,which she finds especially rewarding.
“It is a hard profession,but it’s one that is truly,deeply personal and satisfying,” Ray said.“And there’s nothing else like it.”
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了Annie Ray因为在教育方面的突出贡献在2024年获得了格莱美奖。
(　　)5.Why did Ray win a Grammy Award
A.Pioneering teaching philosophy.
B.Great musical talent.
C.Outstanding educational contribution.
D.Extraordinary personal style.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Grammy (格莱美) Awards don’t only go...particularly those with disabilities.”可知,Annie Ray因为在教育方面的突出贡献而获得了格莱美奖。故选C。
(　　)6.What can Ray’s students gain from the orchestra at present
A.Avoiding mistakes.
B. Winning scholarships.
C.Becoming cooperative.
D.Developing intelligence.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Ray says the programme...the art of refining something.”可知,这个项目让学生有机会发展他们的合作能力,由此可知,Ray的学生目前能从管弦乐队中获得的是合作能力。故选C。
(　　)7.What is the orchestra starving for
A.New instruments.
B.Support from school.
C.Students’ participation.
D.Sponsorship from government.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“While her administration is supportive...needs new instruments.”可知,管弦乐队急需新乐器。故选A。
(　　)8.Which of the following is gratifying to Ray
A.More students majoring in music.
B.More students want to go into teaching music.
C.More awards for music educators.
D.More parents joining the orchestra.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知,令Ray满意的是越来越多的学生想从事音乐教育。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空
As an assistant manager at a restaurant,I encountered a heart-warming experience.One day,a father and his young son　1　 the restaurant and spent a very long time looking through the menu.　2　,the father came up and started asking me about 　3　,because his son was allergic (过敏的) to some food.
At some point,the boy,who was probably six or seven,　4　 me a laminated (覆膜的) card that listed all his allergens.They were a lot.It was 　5　 for me to remember them all,and I didn’t know what the seasoning mixtures were,so I asked to borrow the 　6　 to go check.They
　7　,and off I went.
It　8　 that many of our seasoning and sauces contained allergens for the boy.After much effort,I found a 　9　 option for him and took extra precautions due to his meat allergy.The father was grateful and explained they had 　10　 to find suitable dining options.This 　11　 the beginning of a special connection,as they became 　12　customers,visiting at least once a week.
The positive　13　 I received was a heartening reminder that through genuine care and understanding,we can make a 　14　.It reinforces my commitment to ensure that each guest’s experience is memorable and that they can 　15　 their unique needs.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为一家餐厅的助理经理给对很多食物过敏的小男孩定制菜品的暖心故事。
[语篇脉络]
(　　)1.A.entered B.denied
C.noticed D.checked
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“spent a very long time looking through the menu”可知,应是一位父亲和他的儿子进入了(entered)餐厅,然后浏览菜单。故选A。
(　　)2.A.Formally B.Gradually
C.Immediately D.Eventually
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“spent a very long time looking through the menu”可知,这位父亲花了很长时间浏览菜单。最后(Eventually),他走过来开始问作者有关原料的问题。故选D。
(　　)3.A.expenses B.ingredients
C.tastes D.quantities
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“because his son was allergic (过敏的) to some food”可知,小男孩对一些食物过敏,所以这位父亲询问的应该是有关食物原料(ingredients)的问题。故选B。
(　　)4.A.wrote B.drew
C.handed D.lent
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“me a laminated (覆膜的) card that listed all his allergens”可知,男孩递给了(handed)作者一张卡片。故选C。
(　　)5.A.interesting B.enjoyable
C.useless D.impossible
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“They were a lot.”可知,男孩的过敏原很多,所以作者不可能(impossible)记住它们。故选D。
(　　)6.A.card B.boy
C.money D.menu
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“a laminated (覆膜的) card that listed all his allergens”可知,男孩有一张罗列过敏原的卡片,作者请求借卡片(card)以便查看。“card”在此处是原词复现。故选A。
(　　)7.A.hesitated B.agreed
C.cried D.laughed
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“and off I went”可知,他们同意了(agreed)作者的请求。故选B。
(　　)8.A.came to B.looked like
C.ended up D.turned out
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据句意可知,事实证明,作者所在餐厅的许多调味料和酱汁都含有男孩的过敏原。It turned out that...是固定句型,意为“结果证明;事实证明”,符合题意。故选D。
(　　)9.A.clever B.cheap
C.safe D.new
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“took extra precautions”可知,作者为小男孩找到了一个安全的(safe)选择,并采取了额外的预防措施。故选C。
(　　)10.A.struggled B.pretended
C.decided D.forgotten
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据本句的过去完成时态以及空后的“to find suitable dining options”可知,他们一直在努力(struggled)寻找合适的用餐选择。struggle to do sth意为“努力做某事”。故选A。
(　　)11.A.designed B.broke
C.marked D.kept
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“as they became 　12　 customers,visiting at least once a week”可知,那一次的就餐标志着(marked)一种特殊联系的开始。故选C。
(　　)12.A.private B.regular
C.normal D.curious
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“visiting at least once a week”可知,父子俩成了餐厅的常客。regular customers意为“常来的顾客”,符合题意。故选B。
(　　)13.A.lesson B.present
C.envy D.response
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文可知,父子俩成了餐厅的常客,一周至少来一次,所以这是作者得到的积极的回应(response)。故选D。
(　　)14.A.difference B.change
C.sense D.promise
【答案】 A
【解析】 make a difference为固定短语,意为“有影响;起(重要)作用”。此处指通过真正的关心和理解,我们可以有所作为。故选A。
(　　)15.A.accept B.promote
C.tailor D.dismiss
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“their unique needs”可知,设空处指顾客可以定制(tailor)自己的独特需求。故选C。选择性必修　第二册
UNIT 4　HUMOUR
题组训练1
Ⅰ.阅读
A
My friend and I recently took an art class together through our town’s community education programme.Our classmates were a mix of ages,stages of life,and experience with making art.We stood out in the class—not for our artistic talent,but for our consistent encouragement of ourselves,each other,and the group.It got me thinking how encouragement had become a routine.
It became something of a joke between the two of us to compliment (赞美) each other,give positive feedback when another student showed his or her work,and generally chat around the table about how fun our project was going.But reflecting back,our positiveness was anything but a joke.It was a bright spot in my week,a place where I knew I could be surrounded with kindness,
gentleness,and positiveness.
Here’s the most special thing about it:My friend’s and my positive conversation wasn’t just encouraging,it was true.We didn’t go for cheap or false compliments like,“This painting should be in a museum!” Instead,we went for authentic (真实的) expressions of support and encouragement like,“I love how you did that cloud!”
Over time,the class became something of a sacred space,because we had made a habit of using encouraging,supportive language.Sentence-starters like,“I like” “I appreciate” “I want to try”,kept us present,positive,and honest.
The encouragement also kept us engaged in the work of making art.I feel sure that I learnt more—and practised more at home—because the activity was shown in such consistently positive terms,grounded in a growth mindset,self-acceptance,and encouragement.
Having a friend to share an encouragement habit is fantastic,but you can practise it on your own as pliment yourself in the mirror every morning.Keep a running “great work” list of things you are doing well today.Trust in your ability to find something loving—and true—to comment today and every day.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要介绍了作者和朋友参加了一个艺术班,在班级里,随着时间的推移,大家养成了使用鼓励性和支持性语言的习惯。这个习惯还被作者带到了生活中,让作者充满信心和希望。作者最后建议读者都能够学习这种积极鼓励的习惯。
(　　)1.What do we know about the author’s classmates
A.They admired those talented in art.
B.They didn’t take art class seriously.
C.They were of the same artistic level.
D.They were on good terms in the class.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“We stood out in the class...and the group.”可知,班级里人们对自己、彼此和团队持续鼓励;结合第二段中的“It was a bright spot...and positiveness.”可知,作者感觉在这个空间里,自己能够被善良、温柔和积极所包围。由此推知,作者班里的同学们相处得非常好。故选D。
(　　)2.How did the classmates turn their class into a sacred space
A.By showing false compliments to others.
B.By decorating their class as a museum.
C.By displaying abstract art works in the class.
D.By offering supportive language around them.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知,同学们是通过使用鼓励性和支持性语言把班级变成了一个神圣的空间。故选D。
(　　)3.What did the author think of the art project
A.It made him hopeful and confident.
B.It needed to provide more practice.
C.It was cheap and easy to carry out.
D.It promoted his communication skills.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第五段最后一句可知,在作者看来这项活动是积极的,它以成长的心态、自我接纳和鼓励为基础。由此可推知,该活动给作者带来了积极的心态,让他充满了希望和信心。故选A。
(　　)4.What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A.To introduce a community education programme.
B.To call for good action to support those in need.
C.To describe how to make encouragement a habit.
D.To comment on the power of authentic expressions.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文可知,本文首段引出文章话题 “It got me thinking how encouragement had become a routine.”,并通过第二、三、四段详细叙述过程。最后一段总结全文,提出建议“与朋友分享鼓励或自己练习鼓励”。由此推断,作者写这篇文章是为了叙述“如何让鼓励成为习惯”。故选C。
B
British humour has deep roots dating back to medieval times when jesters entertained royal courts with their witty antics.Over the centuries,it evolved from slapstick comedy to the satirical genius of writers like Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde.The British’s love for wordplay and absurdity found its voice in the works of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear.
British humour is as diverse as a pub menu,but certain characteristics underpin its charm.The British have a habit for self-mockery,and the ability to laugh at oneself is a hallmark of British wit.Sarcasm and irony are close friends,and understatement often delivers the funniest punchlines.
Puns,wordplay and the absurd are common tools in the humour arsenal.Whether it’s making fun at the weather or revelling in the delights of innuendo(暗指),British humour is all about embracing the sudden twists and oddities of life.
British humour boasts a rich tradition of comedic brilliance,and one of its shining stars is P.G. Wodehouse.Within the literary realm,Wodehouse’s work,particularly the misadventures of Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves,showcases a brand of humour that has delighted readers for generations.
Visiting Britain Prepare to be pleasantly confused.British humour can be disarming,
especially if you are not used to the art of sarcasm and the subtlety of understatement.But it is all in good fun.Engage in friendly conversations with locals,try your hand at some humour and don’t be afraid to enjoy a healthy dose of irony.You might just find yourself laughing over a cup of coffee with newfound friends.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了英式幽默的历史和特征。
(　　)5.Where did British humour originate from
A.Slapstick comedy.
B.A pub menu.
C.Medieval stories.
D.The works of famous writers.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。 根据第一段中的“British humour has deep roots dating back to medieval times ...like Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde.”可知,英式幽默源于中世纪的宫廷闹剧喜剧。
故选A。
(　　)6.What’s the characteristic of British humour
A.Laughing at others.
B.Criticism against friends.
C.Self-mockery.
D.Praising oneself.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。 根据第二段中的“The British have a habit for self-mockery,and the ability to laugh at oneself is a hallmark of British wit.” 可知,英式幽默的特点是自嘲。故选C。
(　　)7.Which statement may a British most probably make during rainy days
A.No cross,no crown.
B.It never rains but pours.
C.Every cloud has a silver lining.
D.The sun always comes out after the rain and cloud.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。 根据第二段中的“Sarcasm and irony are close friends,and understatement often delivers the funniest punchlines.”可知,英式幽默包含很多讽刺、反讽和低调说法,B项“不雨则已,一雨倾盆”带有讽刺意味。故选B。
(　　)8.What can we learn from the passage
A.Irony is always welcomed in British humour.
B.British humour excludes the sudden twists and oddities of life.
C.P.G. Wodehouse has depicted many serious figures in his works.
D.Understanding sarcasm and understatement is key to enjoying British humour.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。 通读全文,尤其根据第一段中的“British humour has deep roots dating back to medieval times ...like Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde.”可知,本文主要介绍了英式幽默的历史、特征以及如何欣赏英式幽默的乐趣,理解讽刺和低调是欣赏英式幽默的关键。
故选D。
Ⅱ.七选五
Like working out or eating healthily,being happy is something you have to work on.1.　　　The good news is that a growing body of research shows there are simple things you can do to help you learn how to be happy at work,and they don’t require huge changes.
2.　　 　 It affects how you feel at work for the rest of the day.In one study,researchers analysed the moods and performance of customer service representatives.Those who were in a good mood in the morning were more productive during the day and reported having more positive interactions with customers.3.　　　You can take a few minutes to enjoy your morning coffee and you can get some fresh air.
One of the hardest aspects of your job is perhaps making dozens of decisions daily,often with little or incomplete information.So how can you make fewer decisions Put some parts of your day on autopilot.For example,have the same thing for lunch or breakfast for a week.Then you can change it up the following work.4.　　　 Steve Jobs said that he wore the same clothes daily so that he wouldn’t have to spend energy deciding what to wear.
Helping others makes you happier.Helping your co-workers seems to create a virtuous cycle.Another study shows happier workers are 33% more likely to help their colleagues than those who aren’t happy.5.　　　Grab your colleague’s favourite drink when you get your coffee.Ask if they need help on a project.Offer to do something simple,like type up notes after a meeting.
A.It’s a skill that takes practice.
B.How you feel in the morning really matters a lot.
C.You don’t have to do anything huge or heroic to help.
D.You’ve just removed a bunch of decisions from your day.
E.You can write down three small things you will get done.
F.So do something in the morning that makes you feel good.
G.One simple way to do this is to put a reminder on your calendar.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要从不同的角度介绍了如何让自己在职场中保持快乐的心情。
1.【答案】 A
【解析】 上文把快乐与锻炼、健康饮食进行比较,由此推测设空处是在说明其相似之处,即保持快乐的心情就像锻炼身体和健康饮食一样,需要你坚持去做,这与A项中的“takes practice”呼应。A项“这是一项需要练习的技能”符合语境。故选A。
2.【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“It affects how you feel at work for the rest of the day.”以及“Those who were in a good mood in the morning ...having more positive interactions with customers.”可知,本段主要讲述的是早上的心情会对一天的工作产生影响。B项是对本段中心内容的概述,是本段的主旨句,所以B项“你早上的感觉真的很重要”符合语境。故选B。
3.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据上文以及下文可知,早上心情好对一天的工作会产生积极的影响,空后的“enjoy your morning coffee”和“get some fresh air”是使人早上心情好的具体方法。F项中的“So”承接上文,“makes you feel good”又与下文的方法呼应,起到承上启下的作用。F项“所以早上做一些让你感觉良好的事情”符合语境。故选F。
4.【答案】 D
【解析】 根据本段第二句可知,本段是说如何做出较少的决定。结合本段举的例子“For example,have the same thing ...the following work.”可知,你可以提前定好每周的计划,到下一周再进行更改,而D项内容是这样做产生的结果,即避免了一天中做很多选择。所以D项“你刚刚从你的一天中删除了一堆决定”符合语境。故选D。
5.【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文可知,帮助自己的同事会让自己高兴,下文还提到做一些简单的事就能让同事们高兴,由此可推知,C项“你不需要做什么伟大的或英雄般的事情来帮忙”符合语境。
故选C。
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Ⅰ.阅读
A
Noted for his profound description of life along the Chinese railways,Wang Fuchun passed away on March 13,2021,at the age of 78.His engaging photographs capture the substance of China’s ever-changing landscape.
Being artistic and good at painting and calligraphy,Wang found that photography bridged the two worlds: he could make art with his camera and increasingly he felt that his goal was not art,but life.
In the late 1970s,when he started taking his photographs,everyone on a railway platform looked reserved and orderly.By the late 1980s,a great rush to the cities had begun on the trains.He recorded young migrant workers shedding their shirts,running with sweat,seeking coolness on top of the seats.He did not ask anyone’s permission to take them,and he preferred to act secretly,like a thief in a way,as it captured the authentic moments of people’s lives—and so mirrored all the more clearly how China was changing.
His project was all-consuming.Over 40 years he estimated he had ridden on 1,000 trains and covered more than 100,000 kilometres,on every line in China.Each trip was neatly noted down in a notebook; he took about 200,000 pictures,and logged each by its place.From those pictures,he felt the migrants’ poverty too keenly,and he preferred to capture the hope that pushed people on to trains.
China was rushing to the modern world.Steam was fading; the green-skinned trains acquired fans and air-conditioning.Then came express trains,then high-speed rail.The aisles were clear,the windows sealed.However,in the reclining seats (躺椅座位),everyone reclined.In the ordinary seats,everyone’s noses were buried in their tablet computers and their phones.
He liked the message of hope; he was proud of what China had achieved.But how sad,he also thought that on that dashing train there was no mess,no collision of life and no good subjects for him,and that Chinese people should once again look so orderly,reserved and unconcerned about each other,even on a train.
【语篇导读】 本文是新闻报道。文章主要介绍了著名摄影家王福春以深度描写中国铁路沿线的生活而闻名,他用引人入胜的照片捕捉了中国不断变化的风景的实质。
(　　)1.How did Wang Fuchun reveal the changes in China with his camera
A.By creating art works on railway platforms.
B.By documenting migrant workers’ daily life.
C.By recording the transformation of life on the train.
D.By capturing a great rush to cities along the railway.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,王福春是通过用相机记录火车上人们生活的变化来展示中国的变化的。故选C。
(　　)2.Why did Wang Fuchun prefer to take photographs secretly
A.To perform his duty.
B.To reflect reality better.
C.To avoid disturbing people.
D.To satisfy his curiosity.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句可知,王福春没有征求任何人的许可就拍摄了这些照片,他更喜欢悄悄地拍摄,在某种程度上就像一个小偷,因为它捕捉到了人们生活中真实的时刻——因此更清楚地反映了中国是如何变化的。由此可推知,王福春喜欢偷偷拍照的原因是为了更好地反映现实。故选B。
(　　)3.What did Wang Fuchun find about the passengers on the modern train
A.They were only focused on themselves.
B.They were quite messy and disorganised.
C.They were interested in the reclining seats.
D.They were engaged in lively conversations.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第五段最后两句以及第六段最后一句可知,在现代飞速奔驰的列车上,人们埋头于平板电脑和手机,只关注自己。故选A。
(　　)4.Which of the following words can best describe Wang Fuchun
A.Friendly and considerate.
B.Devoted and observant.
C.Talented and humorous.
D.Optimistic and generous.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知,四十多年里,王福春乘坐过1 000多次列车,行程超过了100 000千米,拍摄了约200 000张火车上人们的照片。由此可推知,他是一个热衷于专注一件事的人。再结合最后两段内容可知,作者从火车的变化以及火车上人们生活的变化,感受到了中国的变化,由此可推知,他又是一个善于观察的人。故选B。
B
In the early years of televised news,Americans turned to the serious faces of newsmen as trusted sources for news of the important events in America and around the world,broadcast with controlled voices.The rise of comedy-news programmes raised concerns over the combination of entertainment and news.But could this combination actually help inform the public
A study from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania and the School of Communication at Ohio State University found that,when compared to non-humorous news clips (片段),viewers are not only more likely to share humorously presented news but are also more likely to remember the content from these clips.
“It is really important for young people to engage with news to be informed about public issues,” says senior author Emily Falk,Professor of Communication,Psychology,and Marketing at Annenberg.“We wanted to test whether humour might make news more socially related,and therefore encourage young people to remember it and share it.”
The researchers invited young adults (18—34 years old) to watch a variety of news clips,which they designed to vary,so that some ended with jokes and others did not.In addition to collecting data on participants’ brain activity using fMRI technology,the researchers did a memory test to find out how much information participants remembered after watching the clips.The researchers also asked participants to answer questions about how likely they would be to share the news clips with others.
Participants were more likely to remember information when it was presented in a humorous rather than non-humorous way and were more willing to share the information online.
“Our findings show that humour stimulates activity in brain regions,improves memory for news facts,and increases the desire to share information with others,” says lead author Jason Coronel,Assistant Professor of Communication at OSU.“This is very significant because entertainment-based media has become an important source of news,especially for young adults.”
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一项最新研究,该研究表明新闻通过幽默的方式播报更容易被年轻人记住和分享。
(　　)5.What can we learn about early American viewers according to the first paragraph
A.They showed great interest in entertainment news.
B.They paid more attention to international news.
C.They enjoyed comedy programmes very much.
D.They preferred serious newsmen.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知,在电视新闻的早期,美国人把有着严肃面孔的新闻记者播报的新闻作为可靠的消息来源,他们以冷静的声音播报美国和世界各地的重大事件。由此可推知,早期的美国观众更喜欢严肃的新闻记者。故选D。
(　　)6.What did the study find
A.Humour makes news more reliable and professional.
B.Humour helps keep young adults informed about news.
C.Young adults are more likely to share news with each other.
D.Young adults are used to watching news clips on the Internet.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,这项研究发现,与非幽默的新闻片段相比,观众不仅更有可能分享幽默的新闻,而且更有可能记住这些片段的内容。结合第四段中的“The researchers invited young adults (18—34 years old) to watch a variety of news clips”可知,研究人员邀请年轻人(18—34岁)观看各种新闻剪辑。综上可知,该研究发现幽默的方式可以让年轻人更愿意了解和分享新闻。故选B。
(　　)7.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A.How the study was carried out.
B.Why the study was different.
C.The importance of the study.
D.The results of the study.
【答案】 A
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第四段内容可知,本段主要介绍的是该研究的实施过程。故选A。
(　　)8.What does Coronel say about the study
A.It has encouraged more young adults to major in journalism.
B.It has offered new ways to receive news for young adults.
C.It supports the importance of light-hearted news.
D.It will raise concerns over the news industry.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Jason Coronel所说的话可知,以娱乐为基础的媒体已经成为重要的新闻来源,尤其是对年轻人来说。由此可推知,Coronel认为该研究证明了轻松愉快的新闻的重要性。故选C。
Ⅱ.完形填空
This was the big game.The boys were　1　 and excited.It was a clear night,and my son Andy’s baseball team,which had 　2　 all year,had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game.The atmosphere was 　3　:the other team’s slugger (击球强手),a big kid,was like a snake,dangerous and ready to 　4　.
Nervously,I looked out Andy’s way.I was 　5　 to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky! Obviously he wasn’t 　6　 on the game.I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming.
“Come on,Andy.　7　 out there,” I said to myself.
Luckily,the big kid made a mistake.We (Andy and I) had been 　8　,and our team still led by one run.
Andy ran up to me at the　9　.I was about to 　10　 him when he said loudly,“Did you see that shooting star ”
Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with 　11　.I paused.
“Yes,” I said.“Well,one inning (局) to go.Hit a home run (全垒打)!”
“Okay!” said Andy,and he ran back to his 　12　.
I suddenly realised it was nice that my son would take time out to　13　 the wonder and beauty in life.You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least 　14　 it.Andy hit a triple in that last inning.But I still wish I had 　15　 that shooting star,too.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者儿子所在的棒球队进行重要比赛的时候,作者却发现儿子在盯着夜空看,休息的时候儿子过来问作者是否看到了夜空中的流星,作者意识到儿子能发现生活中的奇迹和美好是一件好事。
[语篇脉络]
(　　)1.A.nervous B.puzzled
C.curious D.ashamed
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“This was the big game.”可知,这是一场重要的比赛,所以男孩们既感到紧张(nervous),又很兴奋。故选A。
(　　)2.A.won B.struggled
C.prayed D.run
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“had shocked the better teams”可知,令其他更优秀的球队震惊了,说明作者儿子所在的球队之前的表现不怎么样,一整年都在努力拼搏(struggled)。故选B。
(　　)3.A.electric B.friendly
C.casual D.romantic
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“the other team’s slugger (击球强手)...and ready to”可知,对手准备出击,所以气氛很激烈(electric)。故选A。
(　　)4.A.flee B.climb
C.jump D.strike
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“like a snake,dangerous and ready to”可知,此处指对手准备出击(strike)。故选D。
(　　)5.A.amused B.thrilled
C.shocked D.satisfied
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky”可知,在这么重要的比赛上,儿子却在抬头看夜空,作者感到震惊(shocked)。故选C。
(　　)6.A.carrying B.reflecting
C.commenting D.focusing
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“Andy looking straight up at the night sky”可知,儿子没有集中注意力(focusing)在比赛上。故选D。
(　　)7.A.Settle down B.Stand up
C.Wake up D.Lie down
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming.”可知,作者在心里盼望儿子赶紧回过神(Wake up)来比赛。故选C。
(　　)8.A.informed B.punished
C.warned D.spared
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文可知,因为对方失误,所以安迪所在的队伍暂时没有被对方打败,即幸免(spared)一次。故选D。
(　　)9.A.meeting B.break
C.corner D.entrance
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“Andy ran up to me at the”可知,儿子跑向作者说明这是在休息(break)时间。故选B。
(　　)10.A.blame B.comfort
C.entertain D.threaten
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文可知,儿子在比赛的时候走神了,所以作者想要责备(blame)他。故选A。
(　　)11.A.anger B.anxiety
C.excitement D.confidence
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“Did you see that shooting star ”可知,安迪的眼睛因兴奋(excitement)而发亮,因为他看到了流星。故选C。
(　　)12.A.teammates B.fans
C.parents D.stars
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“he ran back to his”可知,儿子答应了作者以后,回到了队友(teammates)身边。故选A。
(　　)13.A.create B.research
C.explain D.appreciate
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“the wonder and beauty in life”以及儿子看到流星可知,儿子愿意去欣赏(appreciate)生活中的奇迹和美好。故选D。
(　　)14.A.need B.expect
C.afford D.suspect
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“You might be surprised by the beauty you can find”可知,此处指在最预料(expect)不到的时候发现了生活的美好。故选B。
(　　)15.A.become B.filmed
C.seen D.followed
【答案】 C
【解析】 此处呼应上文“Did you see that shooting star ”,指作者希望自己当时看到了(seen)流星。故选C。UNIT 6　THE MEDIA
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Ⅰ.阅读
A
SparkLit Book Club
Book of the week
Kay’s Incredible Inventions by Adam Kay,illustrated by Henry Paker
This entertaining new book takes you on a trip through the history of the world’s most incredible inventions—from the first ever toilet to the story of how velcro (魔术贴) was invented by a dog.Some of these inventions changed the world; others definitely did not.But they’re all fascinating to read about.
Readers’ comments
It’s amazing to see how everyday occurrences sparked people’s creativity.The inventors’ creativity and determination inspire me to dream big and make my ideas alive.(Jeff Kinney,16)
Win!
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Readers’ recommendations
“The ghostly winter silence had given way to the great spring murmur of awakening life.This murmur arose from all the land,fraught with the joy of living.” (The Call of the Wild)
Jack London was born almost 150 years ago on 12 January,1876.His novel,The Call of the Wild,is the story of Buck,a dog who has an epic adventure with gold hunters in the wilds of northern Canada.A must-read for animal lovers and enthusiasts of adventure stories! It will keep you on the edge of your seat.(Alistair,17)
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【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了火花读书俱乐部的推荐书籍Kay’s Incredible Inventions和相关活动。
(　　)1.What do readers need to do to win a copy of Kay’s Incredible Inventions
A.Fill in a form online as required.
B.Make a comment on the book.
C.Recommend a book to readers.
D.Send a photo to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Win!部分的内容可知,如果读者想要赢得Kay’s Incredible Inventions这本书,需要先按要求填写在线表格。故选A。
(　　)2.Who is the main character of the book by Jack London
A.Jack,a writer.
B.Henry,a hunter.
C.Alistair,an animal lover.
D.Buck,a dog.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Readers’ recommendations部分中的“Jack London was born almost 150 years ago ...in the wilds of northern Canada.”可知,杰克·伦敦的书中的主角是一只名为Buck的狗。故选D。
(　　)3.What can we learn about SparkLit Book Club
A.It hosts a weekly reading salon among its readers.
B.It has chosen Kay’s book as the best for this week.
C.It regularly holds competitions among readers.
D.It requires readers to comment on their favourite books.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Book of the week部分中的“Kay’s Incredible Inventions by Adam Kay,illustrated by Henry Paker”可知,火花读书俱乐部把亚当·凯的 Kay’s Incredible Inventions这本书选为本周最佳。故选B。
B
Researchers have developed a robotic sensor that combines artificial intelligence techniques to read Braille (盲文) at speeds roughly double that of most human readers.The research team,from the University of Cambridge,used machine learning algorithms (算法) to teach a robotic sensor to quickly slide over lines of Braille text.
The robotic sensor the researchers used has a camera in its “fingertip”,and reads by using a combination of the information from the camera and the sensors.“This is a hard problem for roboticists as there’s a lot of image processing that needs to be done to remove motion blur (模糊),which is time-consuming and energy-intensive,” said Parth Potdar from Cambridge’s Department of Engineering.
“There are existing robotic Braille readers,but they only read one letter at a time,which is not how humans read,” said Potdar.“Existing robotic Braille readers work in a static way: They touch one letter pattern,read it,pull up from the surface,move over,lower onto the next letter pattern,and so on.We want something that’s more realistic and far more efficient.”
The team developed machine learning algorithms so the robotic reader would be able to “deblur” the images before the sensor attempted to recognise the letters.They trained the algorithms on a set of sharp images of Braille with fake blur applied.After the algorithms had learnt to deblur the letters,they used a computer vision model to detect and classify each character.
Once the algorithms were incorporated,the researchers tested their reader by sliding it quickly along rows of Braille characters.The robotic Braille reader could read 315 words per minute with 87% accuracy,which is twice as fast and about as accurate as a human Braille reader.
“Braille reading speed is a great way to measure the dynamic performance of tactile (能触知的) sensing systems,so our findings could be applicable beyond Braille,for applications like detecting surface textures or slippage in robotic manipulation,” said Potdar.
In the future,the researchers are hoping to scale the technology to the size of a humanoid hand.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了剑桥大学研究团队开发的结合了人工智能技术的机器人传感器,它能以接近人类读者两倍的速度读取盲文。
(　　)4.What is difficult for roboticists to deal with in the reading process
A.Ridding of motion blur.
B.Teaching a robot to learn.
C.Processing robotic sensors.
D.Fixing a camera on the fingertip.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,需要进行大量的图像处理来消除运动模糊,既耗时又耗能。由此可知,对机器人专家来说,在阅读过程中很难消除运动模糊。故选A。
(　　)5.What does the underlined word “static” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Still. B.Fast.
C.Clever. D.Lazy.
【答案】 A
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据前面内容可知,人类阅读盲文是连续滑动,而现有的机器盲文阅读器一次只能读一个字母,说明它是不连续、不流动的。再结合画线词下文可知,现有的机器人盲文阅读器是以非动态的方式工作的,still符合语境。故选A。
(　　)6.What did Potdar want to express in Paragraph 6
A.The good performance of the robot sensor.
B.The promising future of their research results.
C.The factors in making the tactile sensing systems.
D.The way to ensure the accuracy of the technology.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第六段内容可知,研究团队的研究结果可以应用到其他方面,如检测表面纹理或机器人操作中的滑动。由此可推知,该研究结果是有前景的。故选B。
(　　)7.Which can be the best title for the text
A.Technology to Be Scaled to the Size of a Humanoid Hand
B.Robots Trained to Read Braille at Twice the Speed of Humans
C.A Great Way to Measure the Performance of Sensing Systems
D.Machine Learning Algorithms Are Expected to Change Braille Writing
【答案】 B
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据第一段内容可知,本文主要介绍了剑桥大学研究团队开发的结合了人工智能技术的机器人传感器,它能以接近人类读者两倍的速度读取盲文。所以B项“训练机器人以两倍于人类的速度阅读盲文”最适合作文章标题。故选B。
C
Talking to your children about the misinformation they may find online is a great idea.
Children don’t always have the judgment or critical thinking skills to test what they read or watch,but they’ll develop these abilities quickly if you help them figure out how to separate fact from fiction.We’re here to help you do just that!
Don’t wait for your kids to approach you with questions—instead,take a few minutes to sit down with them.Let them know that there’s a lot of content out there on the Internet,and not all of it is true.With everything going on in the world,remind your kids that they might be seeing a lot of confusing,false information going around on social media and other parts of the web.
It’s a good idea to turn news reports and TV shows into teachable moments.Look for small opportunities to start helpful conversations about misinformation with your kids.Take a TV show or a newspaper article and transform it into a helpful,easy way to understand what misinformation is,and how to avoid it.
Misinformation can be really upsetting and stressful for your kids to think about.Let them know that you’re always available to listen and answer their questions if they’re feeling confused.Reassure your kids that there are no stupid questions,and that you’re always willing to explain something for them.
Teach your kids a few tricks to fact-check misinformation online.Remind your kids to be on the lookout for strange-looking websites like those ending with co.Tell them to read through the headline.If it has a lot of mistakes,or if it’s written in all capital letters,there’s a good chance that it might be misinformation.Additionally,introduce your kids to official websites,which are quick and easy ways to fact-check information.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了家长教育孩子辨别网络信息真伪的方法。
(　　)8.Why should people talk to their children about online misinformation
A.There is no information holding true online.
B.There is no one else willing to teach the children.
C.Children lack the ability to judge the information.
D.Children can’t develop the judgement on their own.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Children don’t always have the judgment or critical thinking skills to test what they read or watch,but they’ll develop these abilities quickly if you help them figure out how to separate fact from fiction.”可知,我们要和孩子谈论网上的错误信息,这是因为孩子们缺少辨别网络信息真伪的能力。故选C。
(　　)9.The approach mentioned in Paragraph 4 aims to 　　　.
A.relieve children’s financial burden
B.approach children positively to help them
C.remind parents to seize every chance to teach
D.encourage children to communicate with parents
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容可推知,作者所列方法的目的是减轻孩子的心理负担,让他们大胆地与父母沟通。故选D。
(　　)10.Which of the following is most likely to be misinformation
A.A passage on the website www..
B.A passage on the website www..cn.
C.A passage titled with “Origins of the Mandela Effect”.
D.A passage titled with “SHOK!GAS RAN OUT YESTERDAY”.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“If it has a lot of mistakes,or if it’s written in all capital letters,there’s a good chance that it might be misinformation.”可知,标题全是大写字母或有错误的文章传达的往往是错误信息。故选D。
(　　)11.Who is the text intended for
A.Parents. B.Teenagers.
C.Students. D.Teachers.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是根据第一段中的“Talking to your children about the misinformation they may find online is a great idea.”可知,本文主要是写给父母的。故选A。
Ⅱ.语法填空
No structure is as symbolically significant or 1.　　　　 (cultural) important to China as the Great Wall.Architectural 2.　 　　　 (engineer) are part of a huge project to repair this centuries-old structure.
Jiankou 3.　　　　 (believe) to be one of the most rugged stretches of the relic.Some of the most dangerous work includes labourers hanging from towering heights.With ropes tied around
4.　　　　 (they) waists,repair workers spread cement on the wall’s steep sides,while others hold the ropes for support.5.　　　　(survive) a fall from the steep sides would be unlikely.A labourer explains why he risks his life to make repairs to the ancient structure,saying that it is
6.　　　　 honour to be part of such a great cause,and it is very 7.　　 　　 (meaning) to do so.
Getting supplies to this part of the wall is also a demanding effort.Because the path is so steep,donkeys and mules must be used to transport bricks,8.　　　　 can weigh as much as 150 kilogrammes each.The repair team goes to great lengths 9.　　　　 (keep) the principle of minimal intervention.“We have to stick 10.　　　　 the original format,the original material and the original craftsmanship,so that we can better preserve the historical and cultural values,” said Cheng Yongmao,the engineer leading Jiankou’s restoration work.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了长城最崎岖的部分之一——箭扣长城的修复工作。
1.【答案】 culturally
【解析】 考查副词。分析句子结构可知,设空处修饰形容词,所以应用副词。故填culturally。
2.【答案】 engineers
【解析】 考查名词复数。根据句意和空后的are可知,空处的名词应用复数形式。故填engineers。
3.【答案】 is believed
【解析】 考查动词的时态和语态。分析句子可知,believe与主语是逻辑上的动宾关系,所以应用被动语态;根据句意和下文的时态可知,本句需用一般现在时。所以此处应用一般现在时的被动语态。故填is believed。
4.【答案】 their
【解析】 考查代词。分析句子可知,设空处修饰名词,所以应用形容词性物主代词。故填their。
5.【答案】 Surviving
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知,设空处作主语,所以应用动名词。故填Surviving。
6.【答案】 an
【解析】 考查冠词。分析句子可知,此处指工人感觉能参与修复箭扣长城这一伟大事业是一种荣幸,honour作“荣幸”讲是单数名词,且以元音音素开头。故填an。
7.【答案】 meaningful
【解析】 考查形容词。根据空前的very可知,设空处应用形容词作表语。故填meaningful。
8.【答案】 which
【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子可知,设空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是物,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which。故填which。
9.【答案】 to keep
【解析】 考查固定搭配。go to great lengths to do sth意为“竭尽全力/不遗余力做某事”。故填to keep。
10.【答案】 to
【解析】 考查介词。固定短语stick to sth意为“坚持某事”。故填to。
题组训练2　　　　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　
Ⅰ.阅读
A
(2025·河北唐山二模)
Listen carefully to a spoken conversation and you’ll notice that the speakers use a lot of such interjections(感叹词)—huh ,mm-hmm, um and the like—that don’t convey any information about the topic of the conversation itself. For many decades, linguists (语言学家) regarded such utterances as largely irrelevant noise. But recent research suggests they are essential tools for communication, helping regulate conversation flow and establish understanding between each other.
“Here is this phenomenon that is obvious but barely noticed.” says Mark Dingemanse, a linguist at Radboud University in the Netherlands. “The research turns out to upend our previous ideas about it.” He highlights that interjections serve as “traffic signals” for interaction. For example, an um or uh from the speaker signals that they’re about to pause, but aren’t finished speaking. A quick huh or what from the listener, on the other hand, can signal a failure of communication that the speaker needs to repair.
Interjections also serve as “continuers”, such as mm-hmm, which signals active listening and encourages the speaker to proceed. Because mm-hmm is made with a closed mouth, it’s clear that the signaler does not intend to speak.
“Continuers matter to a conversation,” says Dingemanse. In one classic experiment, 34 students listened as another volunteer told them a story. Some gave the usual “I’m listening” signals, while others—who had been instructed to count the number of words beginning with the letter t—were too distracted to do so. The lack of normal signals from the listeners led to stories that were less well crafted. “That shows that these little words are quite consequential,” says Dingemanse.
And interjections also provide a window into interpersonal relationships. “These little markers say so much about what you think.” says Dingemanse. For example, “Do you want to go out for dinner ” is an invitation, and “Oh, so now you want to go out for dinner ” implies disagreement, doubt or a teasing tone.
These little words go right to the heart of language and what it is for. “Language exists because we need to interact with one another,” says B rstell.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了语言学家对 “huh ,mm-hmm, um” 等感叹词的研究。
(　　)1.What did the linguists think of the words like huh ,mm-hmm, um
A.They were speakers’ habits.
B.They were meaningless fillers.
C.They were difficult to understand.
D.They were irrelevant to each other.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段前两句可知,语言学家过去认为像“huh ,mm-hmm, um”这样的词是无意义的填充词。故选B。
(　　)2.What does the underlined word “upend” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Support. B.Explain.
C.Simplify. D.Challenge.
【答案】 D
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“But recent research suggests...for communication”以及第二段前两句可知,最近的研究表明它们是交流的重要工具,也就是说这项研究结果颠覆了语言学家之前对此的看法。因此“upend”应是意为“颠覆,挑战”,与D项意思相近,故选D。
(　　)3.What does the experiment prove
A.Listeners take interjections seriously.
B.The storyteller prefers to use interjections.
C.A smooth conversation rejects interjections.
D.Absence of interjections weakens communication.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“In one classic experiment ... that were less well crafted.”可推知,实验证明了感叹词的缺失会削弱交流。故选D。
(　　)4.What can we infer from Paragraph 5
A.Interjections convey attitudes.
B.Interjections are difficult to use.
C.Interjections cause problems.
D.Interjections are grammatically necessary.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的例子可知,感叹词能够传达态度。故选A。
B
I used to tell my children that they were smart,because I was impressed by their rapid growth.I remember clearly watching my daughter figure out how to build a house that would stand up on its own,and thinking: Look at this tiny architectural genius.
But decades of research now suggests that we should not tell our children they’re “smart” when they do impressive things.When I first heard it,I felt instinctively irritated.But after I dug into the research,I was persuaded.It all goes back to something called “growth” mindset,a term developed and popularised by Carol Dweck,a professor of psychology at Stanford.Professor Dweck believes that we can change our abilities through effort and strategy.The alternative to a growth mindset is a “fixed” mindset—the idea that our abilities are inborn and can’t be changed.When we praise our children for being “smart”,based on victories like doing well on a test,we’re unwittingly (无意地) encouraging them to believe that if they do poorly or make mistakes,they’re not smart.
It’s not just what we say that matters,but how we tolerate our children’s failures.A 2016 study by Dweck showed that parents’ “failure mindsets” affect their children more than their views on intelligence.In other words,if parents think that failure is shameful,their children are more likely to be afraid of making mistakes.The study concludes that everyone is actually a mixture of fixed and growth mindsets,continually evolving with experience.Whatever we say or don’t say to our kids,the key is to get them more comfortable with failures big or small.
It’s helpful for kids to understand that you make mistakes and learn how they happen.When you chat with them,you can describe what you learnt,or how you strategised a solution.“You don’t have to deny you have negative emotional reactions,” Dweck said.“We,as a society,don’t do that enough because we feel embarrassed when we make mistakes.” But if we discuss our missteps more and explain how we overcame them,our children can learn to do the same.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了“成长型”心态,以及每个人实际上都是固定心态和成长型心态的混合体,并随着经验不断进化。文章建议父母应该让孩子正确对待错误和失败。
(　　)5.How did the author feel about the research’s advice at first
A.He was confused.
B.He was annoyed.
C.He felt it was persuasive.
D.He felt it was encouraging.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段前两句可知,作者在第一次听到该研究的建议时,第一反应是恼怒。故选B。
(　　)6.What do the children with a growth mindset tend to believe
A.Smartness is the key to success.
B.Difficulties in daily life teach them a lot.
C.Their abilities can be improved through hard work.
D.They are impressive due to their good grades on tests.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It all goes back to something called ‘growth’ mindset ...through effort and strategy.”可知,心理学教授Carol Dweck 提出了“成长型”心态的概念,她认为我们可以通过努力和策略来改变自己的能力。由此可知,拥有“成长型”心态的孩子倾向于相信他们的能力可以通过努力得到提升。故选C。
(　　)7.What does Dweck suggest parents do
A.Help children face failures positively.
B.Hide their negative feelings from children.
C.Remind children to avoid making mistakes.
D. Pay attention to developing children’s intelligence.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“A 2016 study by Dweck showed ...afraid of making mistakes.”和“Whatever we say...with failures big or small.”以及最后一段中的“It’s helpful for kids to understand...strategised a solution.”和“But if we discuss our missteps...learn to do the same.”可知,父母的“失败心态”对孩子的影响很大,如果父母认为失败是可耻的,他们的孩子就更有可能害怕犯错。当和他们聊天时,父母如果能更多地讨论自己的错误,并解释是如何克服它们的,孩子们就能学着做同样的事情。由此可推知,Dweck建议父母帮助孩子积极地面对失败。故选A。
(　　)8.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A.Ways to Cultivate Smart Children
B.The Effect of a Fixed Mindset on Children
C.The Power of Proper Praise for Children’s Growth
D.The Importance of a Growth Mindset in Parenting
【答案】 D
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据文章整体内容,结合第二段中的“It all goes back to something ...
psychology at Stanford.”可知,文章主要介绍了心理学家Dweck 提出了“成长型”心态的理论,认为我们可以通过努力和策略来改变自己的能力,并强调了父母要引导孩子正确对待错误和失败,鼓励他们接受失败并从中学习。因此D项“成长型心态在养育子女中的重要性”最适合作文章标题。故选D。
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·浙江9+1高中联盟5月模拟)
The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar and people usually celebrate it by going mountain climbing.1.　　　 However,they are an important part of Chinese culture and we must protect and maintain them.
Traditional festivals teach us a lot about our nation’s history.The Dragon Boat Festival,for example,is celebrated in honour of Qu Yuan,a great poet living in the Warring States period of ancient China.2.　　　 Promoting traditional festivals helps spread knowledge about national history.
3.　　　 Many festivals,such as the Mid-Autumn Festival,have a caring,family-centered message at their heart.The full moon on the festival is considered to stand for family togetherness and family members will come back home even if they live very far away.With the celebrations of these festivals,younger generations learn to honour fine Chinese values.
Finally,traditional festivals are a source of national pride and help shape our national identity.For example,we celebrate the Hanshi Festival and the Laba Festival with unique customs,and these shared experiences bring us together as a nation.4.　　　
Traditional festivals have been passed down to us from previous generations.5.　　
A.Some will get together,appreciating the full moon.
B.It is our responsibility to protect them for the coming generations.
C.Memorising national history helps with our all-around development.
D.Traditional festivals also enable us to learn more about fine Chinese values.
E.Traditional festivals tell us who we are and fill us with pride in being Chinese.
F.Unluckily,many traditional festivals are becoming less popular in modern society.
G.By celebrating it with rice dumplings and dragon boat races,the story of Qu Yuan is passed down from generation to generation.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了保护传统节日的重要性。
1.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据下一句话可知,设空处与下一句是转折关系,指出在当今社会虽然许多传统节日不那么流行了,但它们仍是中华文化的重要组成部分,我们必须保护它们,F项符合语境。故
选F。
2.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据设空处上一句话可知,设空处讲的是与端午节相关的内容,G项讲人们通过吃粽子和赛龙舟来庆祝这一节日,屈原的故事就一代一代地流传下来了,切题且承接上文。故
选G。
3.【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文可知,本段主要讲庆祝传统节日可以让中国年轻一代学会尊重优秀的中国价值观。D项切题,且D项中的Chinese values与第三段最后一句的Chinese values相呼应。故选D。
4.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据本段第一句话可知,设空处与传统节日会给我们带来民族自豪感有关,E项讲传统节日可以让我们了解自己并因自己是中国人而充满自豪感,符合语境。故选E。
5.【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上一句话可知,传统节日是祖祖辈辈传下来的。B项和上文相呼应,表明要为后代保护好传统节日。故选B。UNIT 6　THE MEDIA
题组训练1
Ⅰ.阅读
A
SparkLit Book Club
Book of the week
Kay’s Incredible Inventions by Adam Kay,illustrated by Henry Paker
This entertaining new book takes you on a trip through the history of the world’s most incredible inventions—from the first ever toilet to the story of how velcro (魔术贴) was invented by a dog.Some of these inventions changed the world; others definitely did not.But they’re all fascinating to read about.
Readers’ comments
It’s amazing to see how everyday occurrences sparked people’s creativity.The inventors’ creativity and determination inspire me to dream big and make my ideas alive.(Jeff Kinney,16)
Win!
We have five copies of Kay’s Incredible Inventions to give away.For a chance to win a copy,just fill in the entry form at /twj-books before the closing date of 20 March at 8 pm.
Readers’ recommendations
“The ghostly winter silence had given way to the great spring murmur of awakening life.This murmur arose from all the land,fraught with the joy of living.” (The Call of the Wild)
Jack London was born almost 150 years ago on 12 January,1876.His novel,The Call of the Wild,is the story of Buck,a dog who has an epic adventure with gold hunters in the wilds of northern Canada.A must-read for animal lovers and enthusiasts of adventure stories! It will keep you on the edge of your seat.(Alistair,17)
On my shelf
Send a picture of your shelf showing the book titles clearly and tell us why you love them.Send it to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk with your name and age.
(　　)1.What do readers need to do to win a copy of Kay’s Incredible Inventions
A.Fill in a form online as required.
B.Make a comment on the book.
C.Recommend a book to readers.
D.Send a photo to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk.
(　　)2.Who is the main character of the book by Jack London
A.Jack,a writer. B.Henry,a hunter.
C.Alistair,an animal lover. D.Buck,a dog.
(　　)3.What can we learn about SparkLit Book Club
A.It hosts a weekly reading salon among its readers.
B.It has chosen Kay’s book as the best for this week.
C.It regularly holds competitions among readers.
D.It requires readers to comment on their favourite books.
B
Researchers have developed a robotic sensor that combines artificial intelligence techniques to read Braille (盲文) at speeds roughly double that of most human readers.The research team, from the University of Cambridge,used machine learning algorithms (算法) to teach a robotic sensor to quickly slide over lines of Braille text.
The robotic sensor the researchers used has a camera in its “fingertip”,and reads by using a combination of the information from the camera and the sensors.“This is a hard problem for roboticists as there’s a lot of image processing that needs to be done to remove motion blur (模糊),which is time-consuming and energy-intensive,” said Parth Potdar from Cambridge’s Department of Engineering.
“There are existing robotic Braille readers,but they only read one letter at a time,which is not how humans read,” said Potdar.“Existing robotic Braille readers work in a static way: They touch one letter pattern,read it,pull up from the surface,move over,lower onto the next letter pattern,and so on.We want something that’s more realistic and far more efficient.”
The team developed machine learning algorithms so the robotic reader would be able to “deblur” the images before the sensor attempted to recognise the letters.They trained the algorithms on a set of sharp images of Braille with fake blur applied.After the algorithms had learnt to deblur the letters,they used a computer vision model to detect and classify each character.
Once the algorithms were incorporated,the researchers tested their reader by sliding it quickly along rows of Braille characters.The robotic Braille reader could read 315 words per minute with 87% accuracy,which is twice as fast and about as accurate as a human Braille reader.
“Braille reading speed is a great way to measure the dynamic performance of tactile (能触知的) sensing systems,so our findings could be applicable beyond Braille,for applications like detecting surface textures or slippage in robotic manipulation,” said Potdar.
In the future,the researchers are hoping to scale the technology to the size of a humanoid hand.
(　　)4.What is difficult for roboticists to deal with in the reading process
A.Ridding of motion blur.
B.Teaching a robot to learn.
C.Processing robotic sensors.
D.Fixing a camera on the fingertip.
(　　)5.What does the underlined word “static” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Still. B.Fast.
C.Clever. D.Lazy.
(　　)6.What did Potdar want to express in Paragraph 6
A.The good performance of the robot sensor.
B.The promising future of their research results.
C.The factors in making the tactile sensing systems.
D.The way to ensure the accuracy of the technology.
(　　)7.Which can be the best title for the text
A.Technology to Be Scaled to the Size of a Humanoid Hand
B.Robots Trained to Read Braille at Twice the Speed of Humans
C.A Great Way to Measure the Performance of Sensing Systems
D.Machine Learning Algorithms Are Expected to Change Braille Writing
C
Talking to your children about the misinformation they may find online is a great idea. Children don’t always have the judgment or critical thinking skills to test what they read or watch,but they’ll develop these abilities quickly if you help them figure out how to separate fact from fiction.We’re here to help you do just that!
Don’t wait for your kids to approach you with questions—instead,take a few minutes to sit down with them.Let them know that there’s a lot of content out there on the Internet,and not all of it is true.With everything going on in the world,remind your kids that they might be seeing a lot of confusing,false information going around on social media and other parts of the web.
It’s a good idea to turn news reports and TV shows into teachable moments.Look for small opportunities to start helpful conversations about misinformation with your kids.Take a TV show or a newspaper article and transform it into a helpful,easy way to understand what misinformation is,and how to avoid it.
Misinformation can be really upsetting and stressful for your kids to think about.Let them know that you’re always available to listen and answer their questions if they’re feeling confused. Reassure your kids that there are no stupid questions,and that you’re always willing to explain something for them.
Teach your kids a few tricks to fact-check misinformation online.Remind your kids to be on the lookout for strange-looking websites like those ending with co.Tell them to read through the headline.If it has a lot of mistakes,or if it’s written in all capital letters,there’s a good chance that it might be misinformation.Additionally,introduce your kids to official websites,which are quick and easy ways to fact-check information.
(　　)8.Why should people talk to their children about online misinformation
A.There is no information holding true online.
B.There is no one else willing to teach the children.
C.Children lack the ability to judge the information.
D.Children can’t develop the judgement on their own.
(　　)9.The approach mentioned in Paragraph 4 aims to 　　　.
A.relieve children’s financial burden
B.approach children positively to help them
C.remind parents to seize every chance to teach
D.encourage children to communicate with parents
(　　)10.Which of the following is most likely to be misinformation
A.A passage on the website www..
B.A passage on the website www..cn.
C.A passage titled with “Origins of the Mandela Effect”.
D.A passage titled with “SHOK!GAS RAN OUT YESTERDAY”.
(　　)11.Who is the text intended for
A.Parents. B.Teenagers.
C.Students. D.Teachers.
Ⅱ.语法填空
No structure is as symbolically significant or 1.　　　　 (cultural) important to China as the Great Wall.Architectural 2.　　　　 (engineer) are part of a huge project to repair this centuries-old structure.
Jiankou 3.　　　　 (believe) to be one of the most rugged stretches of the relic.Some of the most dangerous work includes labourers hanging from towering heights.With ropes tied around
4.　　　　 (they) waists,repair workers spread cement on the wall’s steep sides,while others hold the ropes for support.5.　　　　(survive) a fall from the steep sides would be unlikely.A labourer explains why he risks his life to make repairs to the ancient structure,saying that it is
6.　　　　 honour to be part of such a great cause,and it is very 7.　　　 (meaning) to do so.
Getting supplies to this part of the wall is also a demanding effort.Because the path is so steep,donkeys and mules must be used to transport bricks,8.　　　　 can weigh as much as 150 kilogrammes each.The repair team goes to great lengths 9.　　　　 (keep) the principle of minimal intervention.“We have to stick 10.　　　　 the original format,the original material and the original craftsmanship,so that we can better preserve the historical and cultural values,” said Cheng Yongmao,the engineer leading Jiankou’s restoration work.
题组训练2
Ⅰ.阅读
A
(2025·河北唐山二模)
Listen carefully to a spoken conversation and you’ll notice that the speakers use a lot of such interjections(感叹词)—huh ,mm-hmm, um and the like—that don’t convey any information about the topic of the conversation itself. For many decades, linguists (语言学家) regarded such utterances as largely irrelevant noise. But recent research suggests they are essential tools for communication, helping regulate conversation flow and establish understanding between each other.
“Here is this phenomenon that is obvious but barely noticed.” says Mark Dingemanse, a linguist at Radboud University in the Netherlands. “The research turns out to upend our previous ideas about it.” He highlights that interjections serve as “traffic signals” for interaction. For example, an um or uh from the speaker signals that they’re about to pause, but aren’t finished speaking. A quick huh or what from the listener, on the other hand, can signal a failure of communication that the speaker needs to repair.
Interjections also serve as “continuers”, such as mm-hmm, which signals active listening and encourages the speaker to proceed. Because mm-hmm is made with a closed mouth, it’s clear that the signaler does not intend to speak.
“Continuers matter to a conversation,” says Dingemanse. In one classic experiment, 34 students listened as another volunteer told them a story. Some gave the usual “I’m listening” signals, while others—who had been instructed to count the number of words beginning with the letter t—were too distracted to do so. The lack of normal signals from the listeners led to stories that were less well crafted. “That shows that these little words are quite consequential,” says Dingemanse.
And interjections also provide a window into interpersonal relationships. “These little markers say so much about what you think.” says Dingemanse. For example, “Do you want to go out for dinner ” is an invitation, and “Oh, so now you want to go out for dinner ” implies disagreement, doubt or a teasing tone.
These little words go right to the heart of language and what it is for. “Language exists because we need to interact with one another,” says B rstell.
(　　)1.What did the linguists think of the words like huh ,mm-hmm, um
A.They were speakers’ habits.
B.They were meaningless fillers.
C.They were difficult to understand.
D.They were irrelevant to each other.
(　　)2.What does the underlined word “upend” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Support. B.Explain.
C.Simplify. D.Challenge.
(　　)3.What does the experiment prove
A.Listeners take interjections seriously.
B.The storyteller prefers to use interjections.
C.A smooth conversation rejects interjections.
D.Absence of interjections weakens communication.
(　　)4.What can we infer from Paragraph 5
A.Interjections convey attitudes.
B.Interjections are difficult to use.
C.Interjections cause problems.
D.Interjections are grammatically necessary.
B
I used to tell my children that they were smart,because I was impressed by their rapid growth. I remember clearly watching my daughter figure out how to build a house that would stand up on its own,and thinking: Look at this tiny architectural genius.
But decades of research now suggests that we should not tell our children they’re “smart” when they do impressive things.When I first heard it,I felt instinctively irritated.But after I dug into the research,I was persuaded.It all goes back to something called “growth” mindset,a term developed and popularised by Carol Dweck,a professor of psychology at Stanford.Professor Dweck believes that we can change our abilities through effort and strategy.The alternative to a growth mindset is a “fixed” mindset—the idea that our abilities are inborn and can’t be changed.When we praise our children for being “smart”,based on victories like doing well on a test,we’re unwittingly (无意地) encouraging them to believe that if they do poorly or make mistakes,they’re not smart.
It’s not just what we say that matters,but how we tolerate our children’s failures.A 2016 study by Dweck showed that parents’ “failure mindsets” affect their children more than their views on intelligence.In other words,if parents think that failure is shameful,their children are more likely to be afraid of making mistakes.The study concludes that everyone is actually a mixture of fixed and growth mindsets,continually evolving with experience.Whatever we say or don’t say to our kids,the key is to get them more comfortable with failures big or small.
It’s helpful for kids to understand that you make mistakes and learn how they happen.When you chat with them,you can describe what you learnt,or how you strategised a solution.“You don’t have to deny you have negative emotional reactions,” Dweck said.“We,as a society,don’t do that enough because we feel embarrassed when we make mistakes.” But if we discuss our missteps more and explain how we overcame them,our children can learn to do the same.
(　　)5.How did the author feel about the research’s advice at first
A.He was confused.
B.He was annoyed.
C.He felt it was persuasive.
D.He felt it was encouraging.
(　　)6.What do the children with a growth mindset tend to believe
A.Smartness is the key to success.
B.Difficulties in daily life teach them a lot.
C.Their abilities can be improved through hard work.
D.They are impressive due to their good grades on tests.
(　　)7.What does Dweck suggest parents do
A.Help children face failures positively.
B.Hide their negative feelings from children.
C.Remind children to avoid making mistakes.
D. Pay attention to developing children’s intelligence.
(　　)8.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A.Ways to Cultivate Smart Children
B.The Effect of a Fixed Mindset on Children
C.The Power of Proper Praise for Children’s Growth
D.The Importance of a Growth Mindset in Parenting
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·浙江9+1高中联盟5月模拟)
The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar and people usually celebrate it by going mountain climbing.1.　　　 However,they are an important part of Chinese culture and we must protect and maintain them.
Traditional festivals teach us a lot about our nation’s history.The Dragon Boat Festival,for example,is celebrated in honour of Qu Yuan,a great poet living in the Warring States period of ancient China.2.　　　 Promoting traditional festivals helps spread knowledge about national history.
3.　　　 Many festivals,such as the Mid-Autumn Festival,have a caring,family-centered message at their heart.The full moon on the festival is considered to stand for family togetherness and family members will come back home even if they live very far away.With the celebrations of these festivals,younger generations learn to honour fine Chinese values.
Finally,traditional festivals are a source of national pride and help shape our national identity. For example,we celebrate the Hanshi Festival and the Laba Festival with unique customs,and these shared experiences bring us together as a nation.4.　　　
Traditional festivals have been passed down to us from previous generations.5.　　
A.Some will get together,appreciating the full moon.
B.It is our responsibility to protect them for the coming generations.
C.Memorising national history helps with our all-around development.
D.Traditional festivals also enable us to learn more about fine Chinese values.
E.Traditional festivals tell us who we are and fill us with pride in being Chinese.
F.Unluckily,many traditional festivals are becoming less popular in modern society.
G.By celebrating it with rice dumplings and dragon boat races,the story of Qu Yuan is passed down from generation to generation.

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