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Unit 5　A delicate world
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Most birds,in particular,exhibit some degree of patterns and colours.Australia’s zebra finch (斑胸草雀),for example,was so named because of the zebra-like black and white bars on its tail.But it also has many other colours and patterns,from a bright orange bill to fine white spots along its reddish-brown sides.It’s not uncommon to spot the bird in the drier parts of Australia.
We tend to suppose all individuals of that species have their spots and bars in the same places.Look closer yet we’ll see that the quantity and design of these patterns vary between individuals.And somehow a bird exhibits a more obvious feather variation.Occasionally,we see one that has larger than usual pale areas of feathers or,more rarely,has lost its normal patterning altogether.
Colouration and patterning in all animals are caused by a range of pigments (色素).Melanin (黑色素) is responsible for blacks and browns,and a lack of this pigment can cause a partial or total loss of an individual’s dark patterning.The two main terms that describe these abnormalities are albinism and leucism.Both conditions are genetic and both can lead to a very similar physical appearance.Leucism,however,causes a lack of the pigment cells that produce melanin.But albinism causes the production of melanin to be reduced or absent.
Can we distinguish between the two conditions without the help of a cellular biologist Yes.Albino animals have fully unpigmented red eyes.Leucistic animals,on the other hand,never completely lose pigment from the eye,although they can have blue eyes due to a partial loss of pigment.
Why don’t we see more albino or leucistic birds Because the lack of melanin reduces the strength and lastingness of the affected birds’ feathers,making them more easily broken.Additionally,the birds’ vision and hearing are negatively affected,making them less able to hunt.The brighter feathers and lack of patterning also make them easier for attackers to see.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了澳大利亚斑胸草雀羽毛的颜色和图案,以及色素缺失对鸟类的影响。
(　　)1.What can we learn about Australia’s zebra finch
A. It is one of the rarest birds in Australia.
B. It is mostly covered with bright orange feathers.
C. It acquires its name from its tail colours and patterns.
D. It has the same spots and bars in the same places.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段的第二句可知,斑胸草雀因其尾部的颜色和图案而得名。故选C。
(　　)2.How is the third paragraph developed
A. By giving explanations.
B. By presenting opinions.
C. By setting assumptions.
D. By drawing conclusions.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知,第三段主要解释了色素对动物皮毛的颜色和图案的影响,以及白化病和白变的区别,因此,这一段是通过给出解释展开的。故选A。
(　　)3.What can a lack of melanin lead to
A. Total loss of patterns.
B. Genetically-born abnormalities.
C. Darkened feathers.
D. Abnormal formation of wings.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Melanin (黑色素) is responsible for...a very similar physical appearance.”可知,缺乏黑色素会导致遗传异常。故选B。
(　　)4.Which of the following correctly showcases albino or leucistic birds
A. They have quite good hearing.
B. They have completely red eyes.
C. They have excellent hunting skills.
D. They have easily broken feathers.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知,白化病或白变的鸟类的羽毛更容易断裂。故选D。
B
(2025·广东佛山二模)
Wildfires are getting worse across the world. Twenty-one years of satellite data shows severe fires have more than doubled in frequency since 2003 and the six most extreme years since records began have come since 2017, causing more deaths and destruction.
One European Union (EU) pilot programme, the Life Landscape Fire Project (LLFP), is now using hungry mountain goats to prevent wildfires before they start. It involves a combination of controlled fires and hungry goats grazing (吃草) to reduce plant cover that can dry up in summer and fuel the rapid spread of fires. Controlled fires help burn older plants that goats don’t eat, allowing fresh green vegetation to grow which grazers like goats and cows do eat. The experimental project pays shepherds (牧羊人) to guide their goats to areas where they want the plant cover reduced, and they also build shelters and watering areas to attract free grazers to the desired spots.That’s how mountain goats and cows become mobile fire prevention units.
LLFP director Mota oversees this EU-funded project. “We are in one of the most affected regions by wildfires, historically speaking,” said Mota. “Last September we had a wildfire with extreme behaviour that burned almost everything in its path. But our parcels managed to keep green.” A video from Mota showed that one half of the mountain was black and burned and the other green, the parts which controlled fires and hungry goats had made unlikely to burn. “We believe this proves that, when scaled up from a pilot project to a full solution, it works,” he added.
The sound of goat bells rings out as the goats move peacefully on their way, offering hope in a region directly in the path of climate chaos.
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章介绍了全球野火情况日益恶化,欧盟的生命景观火灾项目(LLFP)采用控制燃烧和让山羊吃草等综合方法来预防野火,且成效显著。
(　　)5.What do we know about the LLFP
A.It protects mountain goats.
B.It employs integrated methods.
C. It has been conducted across Europe.
D.It wins shepherds’ unconditional support.
【答案】 B
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It involves a ... the rapid spread of fires.”可知,LLFP采用了包括控制燃烧和让饥饿的山羊吃草相结合的综合方法。故选B。
(　　)6.What do the underlined words “the desired spots” refer to
A.Free grazers’ favourite destinations.
B.Places far from shepherds’ activities.
C. Spots with abundant water resources.
D.Areas in need of vegetation reduction.
【答案】 D
【解析】猜测短语题。根据画线短语所在句中的“guide their goats to areas where they want the plant cover reduced”可推知,他们想要把山羊引导到需要减少植被覆盖的地区,所以“the desired spots”指的是“需要减少植被覆盖的地区”。故选D。
(　　)7.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A.The influence of wildfires.
B.The effectiveness of the LLFP.
C. The challenges faced by the LLFP.
D.The importance of preventing fires.
【答案】 B
【解析】段落大意题。根据第三段中的“Last September we had a wildfire with extreme behaviour ...managed to keep green.”和“‘We believe this proves that, when scaled up from a pilot project to a full solution, it works,’ he added.”可知,该段主要通过举例说明了LLFP的有效性。故选B。
(　　)8.What message is conveyed in the last paragraph
A.Goats stand as a symbol of peace.
B.Goats ring the alarm for quick action.
C. Goats provide hope for wildfire prevention.
D.Goats offer an ideal solution to climate change.
【答案】 C
【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,本段想要传达的信息是,用山羊来减少植被覆盖,为野火预防带来了希望。故选C。
Ⅱ.读后续写(助人篇)
　　阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
　　From the day Tony was born,Jeff refused to let his son’s disabilities hold him back.Tony has cerebral palsy (大脑性瘫痪),making it difficult for him to walk.Determined to show Tony that he could pursue his dream of being an athlete,when he was 15 years old,Jeff signed him up with an organisation that helps kids with disabilities engage in endurance (耐力) sports.
“It gave me a new perspective on life,”Tony said.He even dreamt of walking a marathon one day.From then on,Tony became addicted to racing,and Jeff also wanted to be a part of it.Though Jeff had been a minor league baseball player,endurance sports were new to him.He made up his mind to achieve Tony’s dream and started doing things he never dreamt about.He began waking up at 4 am.So he could run in the silent street while pushing Tony in a special wheelchair called a racing chair.Every morning,he drove himself to run increasingly longer distances.Soon,he and Tony were entering 5K races,then on to Ironman triathlons.
Finishing the Ironman competition in under 16 hours would be another dream for Jeff and Tony.The big day came.The race began with a swim in the river.Jeff helped Tony into a kayak (皮艇).With one end of a rope tied to a belt around his back and the other end to the kayak,Jeff eased himself into the water.Swimming while dragging another person is quite tough.The pair completed the swim in 90 minutes,and then it was on to the next leg—a bicycle ride.Their custom-built bike had an additional seat in the back for Tony that faced backward.
After completing the demanding bike part in roughly nine hours,they set their sights on the final leg of the race—a marathon with Jeff pushing Tony in the racing chair.They’d been competing for 10 hours,with only 6 hours left for the race.The first 7 kilometres went smoothly.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
But at kilometre 19,Jeff began to worry they were going too slow.
Paragraph 2:
Jeff handed Tony his rolling walker (助行器).
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who Tony and Jeff 坚定的 担心 坚持不懈 开心、 骄傲
When When Tony was 15 years old
Where Various race locations (river,bike paths,marathon course)
What Jeff helped Tony pursue his dream of becoming an athlete by participating in endurance sports.
Conflict & Clue Conflict:The challenge of Tony’s disabilities versus his dream of being an athlete Clue:Jeff’s determination and effort,Tony’s awakening and resolve
Theme The persevering spirit and the deep bond between parents and children
Para.1 But at kilometre 19,Jeff began to worry they were going too slow. Q1:What motivated Jeff to pick up the pace Q2:How did the audience react to their efforts Q3: What did this moment signify for Jeff and Tony
Para.2 Jeff handed Tony his rolling walker (助行器). Q1:How had Tony’s journey changed him Q2:What did Jeff do at the finishing line Q3: How did Tony feel about his father’s role in this moment
　　One possible version:
But at kilometre 19,Jeff began to worry they were going too slow.Somehow he found the energy to pick up the pace. With Tony’s dream deeply imprinted in his mind,he realised he was not alone in this battle. Clenching his teeth,Jeff used all his strength and willpower to push the racing chair.The audience couldn’t help cheering for them.With thunderous applause,they were close to the finishing line.Jeff knew it was time to fulfil Tony’s wish.
Jeff handed Tony his rolling walker (助行器).Not that long ago,Tony could barely walk several steps.But after years of painstaking practice,he increased his step count and was determined to finish the race on his own.After 15 hours and 5 minutes,with just five minutes to spare,the father and son crossed the finishing line together. As the crowd engulfed and cheered on an overwhelmed Tony,a weary Jeff kept a low profile.“He didn’t want his finishing line moment,” said Tony.“He wanted it to be mine.”
点津:为with复合结构;
中的Clenching his teeth为现在分词作伴随状语,后半句为动作描写;
为as引导的时间状语从句。Unit 6　Survival
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·广东茂名二模)
It’s a hot night on the western coast of Sri Lanka. A team of volunteers is patrolling (巡逻) a popular tourist beach on the outskirts of Colombo, searching for turtle (海龟) nesting sites. They gather in a circle, digging in the sand at dusk.
Turtle eggs have long been stolen as a food source by coastal communities, but more recently it is human activity of another kind that has proved a greater threat. As the city has expanded, restaurants and other tourist facilities have mushroomed along most parts of the country’s western coast, bringing in more people, noisy music, and much plastic and chemical waste, all of which harms turtle nesting during the reproducing season.
Aware that life for the turtles was becoming more difficult, Katuwawala, one of the volunteers, expanded the activities of the Pearl Protectors to include regular patrols. Working with the coastguard, the volunteers help to find eggs laid in hazardous areas and remove them to a safe nesting place on the beach until they hatch.
Nevertheless, a significant threat to the turtles comes from the illegal hunters because once they find a nest, all the eggs are usually taken. “Certain restaurants and hotels sell these eggs to the foreigners as a novel food, at a good price,” Katuwawala says. “So turtle eggs now have commercial demand.” He says patrolling alone will not create a lasting impact on turtle conservation and it needs to be combined with educating coastal communities.
Another volunteer, Lara, agrees. “It makes a difference to the community in how they perceive the problem and the solution,” she says. “And it makes a difference to the volunteers in how they approach the problem. It bridges the gap.”
In the southern part of the island, the Turtle Conservation Project has gone a step further by employing hunters to protect nests, providing an alternative income.
“When you finally see the baby turtles going into the ocean, it’s really nice to know that you helped a life to live,” Fernando, another volunteer, says.
(　　)1.What is a greater threat to turtle nesting recently
A.Urban expansion.
B.Illegal hunting.
C. Industrial activity.
D.Destructive overfishing.
(　　)2.What does the underlined word “hazardous” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Risky. B. Scenic.
C. Public. D.Crowded.
(　　)3.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4 and 5
A.The business value of turtle eggs.
B.The threat of illegal hunting to turtle eggs.
C. The role of volunteer efforts in conservation.
D.The need of combining patrolling and educating.
(　　)4.Which is a suitable title for the text
A.Economic Benefits of Turtle Eggs
B.Joint Efforts in Turtle Conservation
C. Traditional Practices in Turtle Protection
D.Coastal Tourism Challenges in Sri Lanka
B
(2025·湖南师大附中一模)
From Beijing, more than 400 kilometres away, all the way up north, the temperature gradually drops. With the emergence of fire prevention warnings, Saihanba (塞罕坝), known as a “miracle on earth”, begins to come into view. In October, the cold wind blowing from Siberia has dyed (染色) Saihanba golden.
In Mongolian, Saihanba means beautiful high mountains. However, Saihanba was a desert of “yellow sand covering the sky and flying birds without inhabiting trees” 62 years ago. Whenever the north wind blew, the windy sand located in Inner Mongolia would drive southward, reaching Beijing and Tianjin.
After more than half a century of forest plantation, people who have come to Saihanba can hardly imagine the arid (干旱的) scene. Occasionally, a gust of wind passes by, and they would just sigh and shout how strong the wind is, but they would not feel sandblasted (喷沙).
One day, watchmen Liu Jun and Wang Juan were observing the surrounding forest area on a watchtower in Saihanba Forest Farm in Hebei Province. Liu is in charge of the observation and Wang keeps recording.
“Spring and autumn are the critical fire prevention periods for our forest farm. We need to stay here for three months, have three meals a day, work and live in the building,” says Liu Jun, who has been engaged in observation for 13 years. Simple as it looks, the job is quite the burden on their shoulders. Only by enjoying loneliness can they keep this forest safe and sound.
Saihanba today is not only a “green Great Wall” for windbreak and sand fixation (固化), but also a timber (林木) source. Many people would doubt why the trees that have grown up here are to be cut down in a planned way. Liu explains that most of the trees here are planted forest, and the forest species are relatively single, unlike natural forests that can adapt on their own and survive the fittest. The selective cutting of plantation forests is more like thinning when farmers plant crops. Only in this way can the nutrient area be expanded and diseased plants also be removed to ensure the healthy development of the forest areas.
(　　)5.What can be learnt about Saihanba from the first three paragraphs
A.It is suffering from a cold wind.
B.Its desertification is under control.
C. It is weathering a sandstorm.
D.Its climate is beyond expectation.
(　　)6.Which of the following best describes the watchmen
A.Bored but attentive.
B.Simple but responsible.
C. Tired but engaged.
D.Lonely but committed.
(　　)7.What does the underlined word “thinning” in the last paragraph probably mean
A.Making something more beautiful and attractive.
B.Making something stronger and healthier.
C. Making something less thick or dense.
D.Making something more valuable and useful.
(　　)8.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.The Green Guardian
B.The Sand Wasteland
C. The Timber Farm
D.The Golden Miracle
C
Batik is a traditional Indonesian colouring method used to make designs and drawings,
usually on cloth and finished textiles.Batik makers use dyes(染料)—colours added to cloth and other materials—to create the colourful designs.
In central Indonesia,many batik makers are using natural dyes instead of manufactured ones.The natural dyes come from mangrove forests (红树林) that grow along the coast.The trees grow in salty water on a complex system of tall roots.
Mangrove forests serve an important purpose.They provide a barrier against destructive ocean waves called tsunamis.They are also important to underwater creatures like fish and crabs.And the forests are more effective in taking in carbon dioxide,a gas linked to climate change,than rainforests or similar environments.
Erwin Ardli is a mangrove ecologist at Indonesia’s Jenderal Soedirman University.He says the natural dyes may not be as bright as manufactured ones.But they are better for the environment.
Ardli said,“We’ve seen the interest in natural dyes increasing,and especially for middle-class and upper-class people,they seem proud to wear clothes using these natural dyes rather than synthetic (合成的) ones.”
Iiting Budiarti,who owns an art gallery that shows batik designs,agreed with Ardli,adding that objects with natural dyes can cost two or three times more than the synthetic ones.
Forty-eight-year-old Sodikin is a batik maker.Over the past four years,he and his group of batik makers have changed from using chemical materials for dyes to mangrove-based products.The change has reduced their costs and helped the environment.Harvesting involves gathering a handful of what looks like string beans—seeds within a covering.Sodikin then takes the mangrove fruit home to make natural dyes from them.
“We use natural materials so as to preserve the mangrove forest at the same time,”Sodikin said.“We do not cut down the trees,” he added,“and we only take fruits or leaves that have fallen.”
(　　)9.What does “Batik” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A.A traditional Indonesian colour.
B.A way of colouring.
C. A kind of cloth.
D.A material for designs.
(　　)10.Why does the author introduce the mangrove forests in Paragraph 3
A.To research the source of the natural dyes.
B.To explain why mangroves are there.
C. To show the importance of mangroves.
D.To compare mangroves with other trees.
(　　)11.What can we say about the natural dyes in Indonesia
A.They are bright enough.
B.They are expensive.
C. They are hard to get.
D.They are environmentally friendly.
(　　)12.Which of the following can be the best title
A.Natural Dyes for Cloth Design Can Help Mangrove Forests
B.The Mangrove Forests in Indonesia
C. A New Colouring Method
D.The Natural Dyes and Synthetic Ones
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·江西模拟预测)
To some, oysters are a culinary (食物的) delight or the creators of shining pearls. But for Demi Johnson, these seemingly　1　 shellfish can play their parts in another way. 　2　, just a single oyster can clean up 50 gallons of seawater daily by filtering (过滤) out harmful substances. When many oysters gather together, they form reefs (礁) that offer 　3　 to countless marine species.
Demi discovered oysters’　4　 power through oyster gardening—a(n) 　5　 that oysters are raised in cages underwater. Back in 2022 when she firstly 　6　 the work, she was totally a green hand. Recently, after completing the free training course 　7　 by Mississippi Oyster Gardening Programme, she now becomes well 　8　 about the subject.
Every week, Demi heads to her cages, dragging them up and shaking to　9　 them of seaweed and mud while checking for 　10　 like crabs and snails that might harm oysters. Once her oysters grow mature enough, she will “transplant” them to reefs, where they will help
　11　 the oyster population. New baby oysters need attachment to these adult oyster shells to grow on. Demi’s work creates a cycle of 　12　.
So far, Demi has successfully raised over 1,500 oysters. Her　13　 even earned her a National Geographic award. 　14　 keeping $1,000 prize for herself, she donated to further conservation work. For Demi, the real 　15　 is the satisfaction of knowing she’s making a real difference to marine ecosystems.
(　　)1.A.humble B.odd
C. symbolic D.alternative
(　　)2.A.Annually B.Strangely
C. Initially D.Amazingly
(　　)3.A.energy B.shelter
C. bonus D.qualification
(　　)4.A.electrical B.temporary
C. ecological D.imaginary
(　　)5.A.practice B.opportunity
C. resolution D.sample
(　　)6.A.broke down B.related to
C. withdrew from D.took up
(　　)7.A.shut B.run
C. restricted D.skipped
(　　)8.A.organised B.received
C. convinced D.informed
(　　)9.A.rid B.remind
C. rob D.cure
(　　)10.A.witnesses B.conductors
C. hunters D.competitors
(　　)11.A.control B.boost
C. count D.estimate
(　　)12.A.life B.kindness
C. wisdom D.strength
(　　)13.A.cooperation B.tone
C. commitment D.slogan
(　　)14.A.In case of B.On account of
C. Other than D.Rather than
(　　)15.A.reaction B.reward
C. root D.regulationUnit 4　Breaking boundaries
以读促写
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2025·湖南长沙模拟预测)
Abbas El-Said,an Egyptian tour guide,has become a living bridge between China and Egypt through his passion for cultural exchange.His story,reported twice in People’s Daily (in 2012 and 2023),reflects his dedication to connecting the two ancient civilisations.
Abbas’s love for China began in childhood after reading a book about the East.Later,he studied Chinese at Ain Shams University,where he practised thinking in Chinese to master the language.His efforts paid off,and after graduating in 2006,he pursued tourism studies,becoming a professional Chinese-speaking guide in 2009.
In 2010,Abbas worked as an assistant director at the China Cultural Centre in Cairo,calling it “a window to Chinese culture”.For three years,he organised events like the Chinese New Year temple fair,introducing Egyptian students to traditions such as the 12 Chinese zodiac animals.A photo of him teaching these stories appeared in People’s Daily in 2012,which he still treasures today.
Abbas sees the BRI(China’s Belt and Road Initiative) as a modern revival of the ancient Silk Road.He highlights its benefits for Egypt,including the Central Business District in Cairo—home to Africa’s tallest building—and the 10th of Ramadan Light Rail,built with Chinese technology.“My life is splendid because of the BRI,” he says,noting how these projects create jobs and improve infrastructure.
With tourism between Egypt and China growing,Abbas now guides 23 Chinese groups monthly.He plans to start a company to further strengthen cultural and economic ties.Meanwhile,Chinese language learning is booming in Egypt.Since September 2022,Chinese has been taught in secondary schools,reflecting the country’s enthusiasm for deeper cooperation.
Abbas believes mutual understanding starts with people.His journey—from a curious child to a cultural envoy—shows how individual passion can foster friendship between nations.As he puts it,“The strongest potential of Sino-Egypt cooperation lies in people-to-people bonds.”
【语篇导读】 本文是新闻报道。文章主要讲述了埃及导游阿巴斯通过热爱与努力成为中埃文化交流桥梁的故事。
(　　)1.What first sparked Abbas’s passion for Chinese culture
A.An introductory book about Eastern civilisations.
B.A university course on Chinese language.
C. A job as a guide.
D.A report in People’s Daily.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Abbas’s love for China began in childhood after reading a book about the East.”可知,最初激发阿巴斯对中国文化热情的是一本介绍东方文明的书。故选A。
(　　)2.What was Abbas’s primary role at the China Cultural Centre
A.A Chinese language proficiency evaluator.
B.A researcher of historical documents.
C. A facilitator of bilateral trade agreements.
D.An organiser of intercultural exchange programmes.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In 2010,Abbas worked as an assistant director at the...such as the 12 Chinese zodiac animals.”可知,阿巴斯在中国文化中心的主要工作是组织跨文化交流活动。故选D。
(　　)3.How does Abbas feel about the BRI’s impact
A.Doubtful. B.Grateful.
C. Indifferent. D.Critical.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“‘My life is splendid because of the BRI,’he says,noting how these projects create jobs and improve infrastructure.”可知,阿巴斯认为“一带一路”倡议让他的生活变得精彩,并肯定其带来的实际益处,对该倡议充满感激之情。故选B。
(　　)4.What key factor does Abbas’s story demonstrate in building Sino-Egypt relations
A.Government policies drive all meaningful cooperation.
B.Economic projects automatically ensure cultural exchange.
C. Personal connections create lasting bilateral foundations.
D.Tourism growth is the only reliable measure of success.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可知,阿巴斯的故事强调了个人之间的联系和情感在构建中埃关系中的核心作用,证明人际纽带是双边关系持久发展的基础。故选C。
Ⅱ.完形填空
I invite my 24-person team to a joyful and special dinner at my place.To 　1　 the needs of all my team members,I usually 　2　 different kinds of typical food from different religions.
I think this　3　 reflects the wider philosophy(哲学) of my science lab:we aim to be a 　4　 yet united group of people working in a global scientific network.My lab 　5　 people with different 　6　.One of the most obvious 　7　 is our religions.
Yet when people　8　 my lab,they gather together,first through their common 　9　 for science,and then as they get to know one another and enjoy spare time activities,we become a cohesive (有凝聚力的) team.I am 　10　 this cohesion and the new friendships in my lab,and do my best to encourage them.
I’m also really 　11　,while looking for new members.I interview many people before I
　12　 the right ones for my lab.They must be 　13　 capable(有能力的) of course,but it’s just as important that they’re friendly,interesting and interested in others.They should be prepared to
　14　 various points of view and cultures.
As the person in charge of the lab,I see preserving a variety of cultural backgrounds as an important part of my job.Such an accessible,varied and supportive 　15　 promotes new ideas and scientific breakthroughs.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者如何使自己的科研团队成为一个包含不同文化背景的有凝聚力的团队。
(　　)1.A.accommodate B.avoid
C. change D.control
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“the needs of all my team members”以及“different kinds of typical food from different religions”可推知,作者准备了丰富多样的晚餐,以满足(accommodate)所有成员的需求。故选A。
(　　)2.A.enjoy B.throw
C. prepare D.taste
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“different kinds of typical food from different religions”可知,此处表示作者为组员准备(prepare)食物。故选C。
(　　)3.A.dream B.tradition
C. promise D.debate
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上下文语境以及该句中的“reflects the wider philosophy (哲学) of my science lab”可推知,作者认为这种传统(tradition)反映了自己的科学实验室中更广泛的哲学。故选B。
(　　)4.A.strange B.conservative
C. poor D.diverse
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“yet united group of people working in a global scientific network”可知,此处表示他们的目标是成为一个在全球科学网络中工作的既多元化(diverse)又团结的团队。故选D。
(　　)5.A.gives up B.turns down
C. consists of D.leaves out
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据句意以及该句中的“people with different　6　”可推知,作者的实验室团队由不同背景的人组成,consist of意为“由……组成”。故选C。
(　　)6.A.breakthroughs B.backgrounds
C. ambitions D.hobbies
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“One of the most obvious　7　 is our religions.”可推知,此处表示作者实验室里的人具有不同的背景(backgrounds)。故选B。
(　　)7.A.differences B.recipes
C. requirements D.standards
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文内容以及该句中的“is our religions”可知,成员们中的一个最大的不同之处(differences)是他们的宗教信仰。故选A。
(　　)8.A.visit B.praise
C. join D.aid
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“they gather together”可知,此处指当人们加入(join)作者的实验室时,他们会聚集在一起。故选C。
(　　)9.A.regret B.charge
C. sympathy D.love
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据句意以及下文“and then as they get to know...a cohesive (有凝聚力的) team”可知,人们加入作者的实验室,首先是凭借着对科学的共同热爱(love)。故选D。
(　　)10.A.surprised at B.proud of
C. interested in D.worried about
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“we become a cohesive (有凝聚力的) team”以及下文“the new friendships in my lab”可知,作者为实验室里的这种凝聚力和新的友谊感到自豪,be proud of意为“因……而自豪”。故选B。
(　　)11.A.curious B.casual
C. careful D.relaxed
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“I interview many people before I　12　 the right ones for my lab.”以及语境可推知,此处表示作者在为实验室选择合适的人选之前会进行面试。由此可知,作者是很小心谨慎的(careful)。故选C。
(　　)12.A.thank B.defeat
C. compare D.choose
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“the right ones for my lab”可知,作者通过面试为自己的实验室挑选(choose)合适的人选。故选D。
(　　)13.A.scientifically B.physically
C. mentally D.financially
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文中的“for my lab”以及下文中的“capable (有能力的) of course”,再结合语境可知,此处指招收的成员必须有科学方面(scientifically)的能力。故选A。
(　　)14.A.respect B.protect
C. stand D.doubt
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据语境以及该句中的“various points of view and cultures”可知,此处表示成员们需要尊重(respect)不同的观点和文化。故选A。
(　　)15.A.chance B.position
C. lecture D.environment
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“promotes new ideas and scientific breakthroughs”以及语境可推知,作者认为这种无障碍、多样化和支持性的环境(environment)可以促进新思想和科学突破的产生。故选D。
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·山西临汾一模)
From Chancay to Shanghai
China and Peru are located on opposite sides of the world,1.　　　　 (separate) by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean.In the past,this distance seemed unimaginable.However,a new port project is making such a distant journey less difficult.
Chancay,situated about 78 km north of Lima,the Peruvian capital,is a natural deep-water port.China and Peru began 2.　　 　 　(construct) of the Chancay port project in 2021.Once
3.　　　　 operation,it will become a major gateway to the oceans and a crucial hub in the South Pacific.
“From Chancay to Shanghai” has become a catchphrase in Peru,4.　　　　 (indicate) a bright future of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two nations.As a flagship Belt and Road Initiative project,the port will not just boost trade between the two countries,5.　　　　 strengthen connectivity within and beyond the continent.
Peru is a native place of potatoes,and China is a leading potato producing country in the world.Victor Otazu,6.　　　　 agriculturalist from the International Potato Centre,found that the highlands in Qinghai Province in China showed certain similarities with places 7.　　　　 his experimental stations are located in Peru.The local climate and geological conditions are 8.　　　　 (favour) for potato seed production,which means Qinghai Province in China could be an important potato producer.The Qingshu-9 type of potato bred in Qinghai Province is now 9.　　　　 (wide) grown in China.The long cooperation in potato research and breeding 10.　　　　 (yield) fruitful results for decades.China and Peru will open the door to more cooperation.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国和秘鲁合作建设的Chancay港口项目,以及该项目对两国贸易和合作的积极影响,同时以土豆为例,展示了中秘在农业领域的合作
成果。
1.【答案】 separated
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。此处在句中作状语,应用非谓语动词,separate与其逻辑主语China and Peru之间是被动关系,应用过去分词形式表被动。故填separated。
2.【答案】 construction
【解析】 考查名词。提示词作及物动词began的宾语,且其后有介词短语of the Chancay port project修饰,应用名词形式construction,意为“建设”,为不可数名词。故填construction。
3.【答案】 in
【解析】 考查介词。in operation是固定短语,意为“在运转中;在运营中”。故填in。
4.【答案】 indicating
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。此处在句中作伴随状语,应用非谓语动词,indicate与其逻辑主语“From Chancay to Shanghai”之间是主动关系,应用现在分词形式表主动。故填indicating。
5.【答案】 but
【解析】 考查连词。not just...but...是固定搭配,意为“不仅……而且……”。故填but。
6.【答案】 an
【解析】 考查冠词。可数名词agriculturalist在句中表示“农学家”,此处是泛指,且agriculturalist是发音以元音音素开头的单词,应用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。
7.【答案】 where
【解析】 考查定语从句。“　　　　 his experimental stations are located in Peru”为限制性定语从句,修饰先行词places,关系词在定语从句中作地点状语,应用关系副词where引导该从句。故填where。
8.【答案】 favourable
【解析】 考查形容词。be favourable for是固定短语,意为“有利于……”,形容词favourable作表语。故填favourable。
9.【答案】 widely
【解析】 考查副词。修饰动词grown应用副词形式作状语,意为“广泛地”。故填widely。
10.【答案】 has yielded
【解析】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。yield是谓语动词,与主语The long cooperation之间是主动关系,且根据时间状语for decades可知,应用现在完成时;主语是不可数名词,谓语动词应用单数形式。故填has yielded。
1.pay off 取得成功
2.foster friendship between...增进……之间的友谊
3.aim to do sth 旨在做某事;力求做某事
4.consist of 由……组成
5.become a major gateway to成为通往……的主要门户
6.mutually beneficial cooperation互利合作
1.a lack of 缺乏/缺少……
2.it is vital to do sth 做某事是至关重要的
3.a growing sense of pride 一种日益增长的自豪感
4.be amazed to do sth 对做某事感到惊讶
5.be responsible for 对……负责;是……的原因
6.make a joint effort to do sth 共同努力做某事
7.have a better understanding of 更好地理解……
8.look to 展望;指望,依靠
1.鉴于中国已经成为当今世界上最具影响力的国家之一,我主张我们所有人都应该尽自己最大努力用英语传播中国文化。(since引导原因状语从句;宾语从句)
Since China has been one of the most influential countries in the world today,I advocate that all of us should do our best to spread Chinese culture in English.
2.英语在世界各地被广泛使用,所以用英语作为一个很好的工具,让世界各地的人们了解中国文化是至关重要的。(it作形式主语;make+宾语+宾语补足语)
English is widely used all over the world,so it is vital to use English as a good tool to make Chinese culture accessible to people around the globe.
3.致力于用英语传播中国文化,我们可以建立一个网站,学生们可以在上面用英语发表有关中国文化的文章。(过去分词作状语;定语从句)
Devoted to spreading Chinese culture in English,we can set up a website where students can post articles about Chinese culture in English.
4.当代学生的重要使命之一,就是帮助更多的人更好地了解我们的国家和文化。(动词不定式作表语)
One of the important missions for contemporary students is to help more people have a better understanding of our country and culture.
　　假设你是班级的英语课代表李华,请根据以下提示,用英文写一份倡议书,提倡全班同学学会用英语向世界传播中国文化。
1.提出倡议;
2.用英语传播中国文化的意义。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
　　One possible version:
Dear fellow students,
Since China has been one of the most influential countries in the world today,I advocate that all of us should do our best to spread Chinese culture in English.
English is widely used all over the world,so it is vital to use English as a good tool to make Chinese culture accessible to people around the globe.Accordingly,as a reward for cultural spreading,our cultural confidence can be better strengthened.
One of the important missions for contemporary students is to help more people have a better understanding of our country and culture, furthering mutually beneficial cooperation.Let’s take action right now.
点津:为since引导的原因状语从句;
为that引导的宾语从句;
为it作形式主语,动词不定式作真正的主语;
为动词不定式作表语;
为现在分词短语作状语。Unit 3　Times change!
以读促写
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·海南海口三模)
You’ve probably heard that brick-and-mortar retail (实体零售) is in trouble.Even industry giants are closing hundreds of stores.Given retail’s gradual change from physical stores to mobile and e-commerce (电子商务),you may be wondering,“What will retail look like in the future ” Nobody knows.But here are a few things you can expect to see based on current technology.
Super-fast delivery is coming.Today,the normal practice is two-day delivery.But if you’ve been paying attention,you know that’s changing.In fact,up to 25% of consumers said that they would abandon their orders if one-day delivery wasn’t available.Of course,that’s just the beginning.Two-hour delivery is coming in the foreseeable future,and an e-commerce company has already been trying 30-minute delivery.
Your kitchen will resupply itself.You won’t have to worry about running out of essentials like coffee,pet food or snacks because your containers will sense stocks (库存) and replace those items without you having to lift a finger.No more waking up to find your coffee jar is empty or to make a last-minute rush to the grocery store because you forget to buy pet food.
Know exactly what’s in stock and where to get it.Have you ever gone to a store hoping to buy something,only to learn that it was out of stock A new feature from smart home allows people to ask the assistant to find in-stock products at the closest store.For example:“Hi,where can I find the wireless headphones ” The assistant will tell you how many stores have it right away and how close they are.Of course,it isn’t currently available for all stores in all locations,but you can already see the future when it becomes standard.
Convenience,experience,and options—retail will take on a new look.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要围绕“未来零售业”这一话题,从未来快递的速度提升、智能厨房的运作方式以及先进的搜索功能等方面展望了零售业未来的模样。
(　　)1.What can we know from Paragraph 2
A.It is possible to deliver goods within two hours in the future.
B.Consumers can’t get their orders in one day now.
C. The delivery will be in two days in the future.
D.Super-fast delivery has widely been used now.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,两个小时就能到的快递在不久的将来就能够实现。故选A。
(　　)2.How does the author primarily illustrate the future of retail
A.By analysing data and citing research.
B.By listing examples of future tech applications.
C. By comparing pros and cons of online and physical retail.
D.By proposing theories and using logical arguments.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句、第三段中的“Your kitchen will resupply itself...having to lift a finger.”以及第四段中的“A new feature from...at the closest store.”可知,这些都是未来科技应用的例子,因此作者主要通过列举未来科技应用的例子来说明零售业的未来。故选B。
(　　)3.According to the passage,what will happen in the future
A.Retail will disappear gradually.
B.Industrial giants will rule the whole retail trade.
C. People will ask the assistant to purchase goods.
D.Shopping will be more convenient and effective.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句以及第四段中的“A new feature from...at the closest store.”可知,在不久的将来快递的速度会更快,并且智能助手可以帮助人们就近找到所需产品;再结合最后一段的内容可推知,未来购物会更加方便快捷。故选D。
(　　)4.What’s the best title for the passage
A.How Will New Technology Change the World
B.What Will Retail Be Like in the Future
C. How Will We Run the Retail Trade in the Future
D.What Benefits Will High-Tech Bring in the Future
【答案】 B
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据第一段的内容可知,首段引出本篇文章的主要话题,即未来零售业会是什么样;再结合下文可知,整篇文章主要介绍了未来零售业的样子,所以B项最能概括全文,适合作为文章标题。故选B。
B
Feeling a hug from each other via the Internet may be a possibility in the near future.A research team led by City University of Hong Kong developed a wireless,soft e-skin that can both detect and deliver the sense of touch,and form a touch network allowing one-to-multiuser interaction.It offers great potential for improving the distance touch communication.
While there are numerous devices in the market to simulate (模拟) the sense of touch in the virtual world,they provide only touch sensing or touch response.The uniqueness of the novel e-skin is that it can perform self-sensing and touch-reproducing functions on the same interface.
The e-skin is a 7 cm×10 cm,4.2 mm-thick device containing 16 flexible actuators (驱动器),a microcontroller unit,a Bluetooth module,and other electronics on a flexible circuit board.The actuator serves as the core part of the e-skin. Once the actuator is pressed and released by a force,a current is produced to provide electrical signals that are turned into digital signals by a converter (转换器) and then sent to another e-skin via Bluetooth.When the signals are received,a current is caused to reproduce the touch response on the receiver’s e-skin through mechanical vibrations (振动).The process can be reversed to deliver vibrations from the receiver’s e-skin to the corresponding actuator of the sender’s.
The e-skin can communicate with Bluetooth devices and send data through the Internet with smartphones and computers to perform long-distance touch,and to form a touch Internet of Things (IoT) system,where one-to-one and one-to-multiple touch delivery could be realised.Friends and family in different places could use it to “feel” each other.This form of touch overcomes the limitations of space and greatly reduces the sense of distance in human communication.
Next,the research team will focus on practical applications for people with visual disability,who could wear the e-skin to gain remote directional guidance and read Braille messages.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一种可以让人们通过互联网感受“拥抱”的电子皮肤。
(　　)5.What is the unique feature of the e-skin
A.It provides hugs for users.
B.It builds a social network.
C. It provides touch sensing and copying.
D.It monitors the process of self-sensing.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句可知,这种电子皮肤的独特之处是具备触觉感知和触觉再现的功能。故选C。
(　　)6.What does the underlined word “reversed” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Started. B.Disturbed.
C. Completed. D.Exchanged.
【答案】 D
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词上下文语境可知,接收器可以接收信号并模拟触觉,也可以将接收者的电子皮肤产生的震动发送给信号发出者的驱动器。由此可知,这个过程是可以互换的,故画线词reversed意为“互换”,与exchanged同义。故选D。
(　　)7.What can we learn about e-skin
A.It strengthens bonds across distance.
B.Its converter vibrates when working.
C. It sends electrical signals to receivers.
D.Its system delivers touch with phones.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段的最后两句可知,这种电子皮肤减少了人们交流中的距离感,即它可以加强远距离的联系。故选A。
(　　)8.What would be the best title of the text
A.A Signal-Sending Application
B.An Invention for the Disabled
C. A Device for Virtual Interaction
D.A Long-Distance Communication
【答案】 C
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了一种可以让人们通过互联网感受“拥抱”的电子皮肤,它通过提供和传递触感减少人们交流中的距离感。因此C项最适合作本文的标题。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五
Happy,angry,amazed—these are some of the emotions we like to express these days when we’re sending a message on our phones! That’s why many of us now add little pictures to our texts to brighten up someone’s mobile screen and we’re also using them as a quick way of telling someone how we’re feeling.1.　　
Emojis came from Japan in the late 1990s,as a non-verbal expression of emotion,which was a substitute for facial expression in face-to-face communication.It was once believed that emojis were just decorative,additional and unnecessary.After being introduced into the Unicode Standard in 2010,emojis have become popular and attracted the attention of many scholars.2.　　　 They show that there are four main motivations: information transmission,conversation strategies, entertainment and efficiency.
Different styles of emojis can affect the circumstances under which they appear,which provides an angle for analysing the usages and functions of different emojis.It has been found that the emojis usually occur before or after a complete statement or question,and rarely appear in the middle of a sentence.3.　　
Researchers have found that when netizens communicate with casual acquaintances,the diversity and the preference of using emojis to express information are significantly lower than those of family members,close friends,classmates and colleagues.4.　　　 In contrast to it,the usage of emojis will be limited when they’re communicating with people who are more distant from each other.
5.　　　 People have not reached a common understanding of the same emoji;even there are significant differences.In task-based communication,people may prefer to use notional words to convey information clearly so as to avoid communication difficulties caused by different interpretations of emojis.
A.The emoji has its internal ambiguity of expression.
B.Emojis have become a vital tool for communication.
C.Emojis are named as the world’s fastest growing language.
D.There are many questionnaires about the reasons to use emojis.
E.People can choose more emojis when facing close relationships.
F.People also use them to show their enthusiasm and encouragement.
G.Besides,it is common to repeat emojis to express the intensity of emotions.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了表情符号的相关情况。
1.【答案】 B
【解析】 上文“That’s why many of us...how we’re feeling.”提到表情符号是一种交流方式,第二段中的“After being introduced into...of many scholars.”表明表情符号大受欢迎。由此可知,B项承上启下,符合语境。故选B。
2.【答案】 D
【解析】 下文“They show that...entertainment and efficiency.”谈及人们使用表情符号的四个主要动机。D项提到关于使用表情符号的原因的调查问卷,引出下文,符合语境。故选D。
3.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据上文“Different styles of emojis...and functions of different emojis.”可知,不同风格的表情符号会影响它们出现的情境,这有利于分析不同表情符号的用法和功能,且上文“It has been found that...of a sentence.”提到研究发现的表情符号的用法——通常出现在完整的陈述句或疑问句之前或之后,设空处应进一步讲研究发现的有关表情符号的使用功能的内容,G项符合语境。故选G。
4.【答案】 E
【解析】 下文“In contrast to it...from each other.”提到相比之下,当与彼此距离较远的人交流时,表情符号的使用会受到限制。E项与下文形成对比关系,表明人们的关系越亲密,表情符号使用越多。故选E。
5.【答案】 A
【解析】 下文指出人们对同一个表情符号的理解尚未达成共识,甚至存在显著差异。在基于任务的交流中,人们可能更喜欢使用概念性词语来清晰地传达信息,以避免对表情符号的不同理解造成的交流困难。A项与下文形成因果关系,符合语境。故选A。
1.(be) based on 基于……
2.run out of 用完,用光
3.wake up to 醒来发现;意识到
4.focus on 专注于;关注;聚焦于
5.communicate with 与……交流/沟通
6.a substitute for ……的替代品
7.in contrast (to) (与……)形成对比;相比之下
1.prefer doing/to do sth 更喜欢做某事
2.pop up 突然出现,冒出来
3.pave the way 铺平道路;创造条件
4.have a great influence on 对……有重大影响
5.with the development of 随着……的发展
6.have advantages over 比……更有优势,优于……
7.have a tendency to do sth 倾向于做某事
1.基于当前技术,人工智能让我们的日常生活变得如此便捷,以至于无论人们遇到什么困难,醒来时都不会再感到茫然无措。(非谓语动词作状语;so...that...结构;让步状语从句)
Based on the current technology,artificial intelligence makes our daily lives so convenient that there will be no more waking up to be at a loss no matter what difficulties people encounter.
2.随着科学技术的发展铺平了道路,越来越多的科学发明被创造出来,给我们的日常生活带来了极大的便利,其中之一就是空调。(with复合结构;非谓语动词作状语;非限制性定语从句)
With the development of science and technology paving the way,more and more scientific inventions have been created,bringing great convenience to our daily lives,one of which is the air conditioner.
3.越来越多的人倾向于使用空调,因为空调明显比电风扇更有优势,这使得电风扇在不久的将来完全消失成为可能。(as引导原因状语从句;非谓语动词作状语)
More and more people have a tendency to use air conditioners,as air conditioners have clear advantages over electric fans,making it possible for electric fans to completely disappear in the near future.
　　请以“The Electric Fan: a Thing of the Past”为题写一篇关于夏季降温方式变化的短文。过去人们用电风扇给房间降温,但是风扇不能给整个房间降温,而且只能放在地上或桌子上,占据空间;相比之下,空调不仅可以设定温度,给整个房间降温,还可以挂在墙上,省空间。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
　　One possible version:
The Electric Fan: a Thing of the Past
More and more people have a tendency to use air conditioners, as air conditioners have clear advantages over electric fans, making it possible for electric fans to completely disappear in the near future.
　　Firstly,the reason why electric fans are far less effective in cooling a room is that they do not lower the overall temperature.Not only do air conditioners achieve this,but their settings can be adjusted so that they can reach a specific ideal temperature.As a consequence,the room is more comfortable to live in.
　　Secondly,electric fans are usually placed on either the floor or a table and take up much room;in contrast,air conditioners can be fixed on walls.I wonder if you intend to throw away your electric fan.
点津:为as引导的原因状语从句;
为现在分词短语作结果状语;
为why引导的定语从句以及that引导的表语从句;
为so that引导的目的状语从句。Unit 4　Breaking boundaries
以读促写
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2025·湖南长沙模拟预测)
Abbas El-Said,an Egyptian tour guide,has become a living bridge between China and Egypt through his passion for cultural exchange.His story,reported twice in People’s Daily (in 2012 and 2023),reflects his dedication to connecting the two ancient civilisations.
Abbas’s love for China began in childhood after reading a book about the East.Later,he studied Chinese at Ain Shams University,where he practised thinking in Chinese to master the language.His efforts paid off,and after graduating in 2006,he pursued tourism studies,becoming a professional Chinese-speaking guide in 2009.
In 2010,Abbas worked as an assistant director at the China Cultural Centre in Cairo,calling it “a window to Chinese culture”.For three years,he organised events like the Chinese New Year temple fair,introducing Egyptian students to traditions such as the 12 Chinese zodiac animals.A photo of him teaching these stories appeared in People’s Daily in 2012,which he still treasures today.
Abbas sees the BRI(China’s Belt and Road Initiative) as a modern revival of the ancient Silk Road.He highlights its benefits for Egypt,including the Central Business District in Cairo—home to Africa’s tallest building—and the 10th of Ramadan Light Rail,built with Chinese technology.
“My life is splendid because of the BRI,” he says,noting how these projects create jobs and improve infrastructure.
With tourism between Egypt and China growing,Abbas now guides 23 Chinese groups monthly.He plans to start a company to further strengthen cultural and economic ties.Meanwhile,
Chinese language learning is booming in Egypt.Since September 2022,Chinese has been taught in secondary schools,reflecting the country’s enthusiasm for deeper cooperation.
Abbas believes mutual understanding starts with people.His journey—from a curious child to a cultural envoy—shows how individual passion can foster friendship between nations.As he puts it,“The strongest potential of Sino-Egypt cooperation lies in people-to-people bonds.”
(　　)1.What first sparked Abbas’s passion for Chinese culture
A.An introductory book about Eastern civilisations.
B.A university course on Chinese language.
C. A job as a guide.
D.A report in People’s Daily.
(　　)2.What was Abbas’s primary role at the China Cultural Centre
A.A Chinese language proficiency evaluator.
B.A researcher of historical documents.
C. A facilitator of bilateral trade agreements.
D.An organiser of intercultural exchange programmes.
(　　)3.How does Abbas feel about the BRI’s impact
A.Doubtful. B.Grateful.
C. Indifferent. D.Critical.
(　　)4.What key factor does Abbas’s story demonstrate in building Sino-Egypt relations
A.Government policies drive all meaningful cooperation.
B.Economic projects automatically ensure cultural exchange.
C. Personal connections create lasting bilateral foundations.
D.Tourism growth is the only reliable measure of success.
Ⅱ.完形填空
I invite my 24-person team to a joyful and special dinner at my place.To 　1　 the needs of all my team members,I usually 　2　 different kinds of typical food from different religions.
I think this　3　 reflects the wider philosophy (哲学) of my science lab:we aim to be a
　4　 yet united group of people working in a global scientific network.My lab 　5　 people with different 　6　.One of the most obvious 　7　 is our religions.
Yet when people　8　 my lab,they gather together,first through their common 　9　 for science,and then as they get to know one another and enjoy spare time activities,we become a cohesive (有凝聚力的) team.I am 　10　 this cohesion and the new friendships in my lab,and do my best to encourage them.
I’m also really 　11　,while looking for new members.I interview many people before I
　12　 the right ones for my lab.They must be 　13　 capable(有能力的) of course,but it’s just as important that they’re friendly,interesting and interested in others.They should be prepared to
　14　 various points of view and cultures.
As the person in charge of the lab,I see preserving a variety of cultural backgrounds as an important part of my job.Such an accessible,varied and supportive 　15　 promotes new ideas and scientific breakthroughs.
(　　)1.A.accommodate B.avoid
C. change D.control
(　　)2.A.enjoy B.throw
C. prepare D.taste
(　　)3.A.dream B.tradition
C. promise D.debate
(　　)4.A.strange B.conservative
C. poor D.diverse
(　　)5.A.gives up B.turns down
C. consists of D.leaves out
(　　)6.A.breakthroughs B.backgrounds
C. ambitions D.hobbies
(　　)7.A.differences B.recipes
C. requirements D.standards
(　　)8.A.visit B.praise
C. join D.aid
(　　)9.A.regret B.charge
C. sympathy D.love
(　　)10.A.surprised at B.proud of
C. interested in D.worried about
(　　)11.A.curious B.casual
C. careful D.relaxed
(　　)12.A.thank B.defeat
C. compare D.choose
(　　)13.A.scientifically B.physically
C. mentally D.financially
(　　)14.A.respect B.protect
C. stand D.doubt
(　　)15.A.chance B.position
C. lecture D.environment
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·山西临汾一模)
From Chancay to Shanghai
China and Peru are located on opposite sides of the world,1.　　　　 (separate) by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean.In the past,this distance seemed unimaginable.However,a new port project is making such a distant journey less difficult.
Chancay,situated about 78 km north of Lima,the Peruvian capital,is a natural deep-water port.China and Peru began 2.　　　　(construct) of the Chancay port project in 2021.Once
3.　　　　 operation,it will become a major gateway to the oceans and a crucial hub in the South Pacific.
“From Chancay to Shanghai” has become a catchphrase in Peru,4.　　　　 (indicate) a bright future of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two nations.As a flagship Belt and Road Initiative project,the port will not just boost trade between the two countries,5.　　　 　 strengthen connectivity within and beyond the continent.
Peru is a native place of potatoes,and China is a leading potato producing country in the world.Victor Otazu,6.　　　　 agriculturalist from the International Potato Centre,found that the highlands in Qinghai Province in China showed certain similarities with places 7.　　　　 his experimental stations are located in Peru.The local climate and geological conditions are
8.　　　　 (favour) for potato seed production,which means Qinghai Province in China could be an important potato producer.The Qingshu-9 type of potato bred in Qinghai Province is now
9.　　　　 (wide) grown in China.The long cooperation in potato research and breeding
10.　　　　 (yield) fruitful results for decades.China and Peru will open the door to more cooperation.
1.pay off 取得成功
2.foster friendship between...增进……之间的友谊
3.aim to do sth 旨在做某事;力求做某事
4.consist of 由……组成
5.become a major gateway to成为通往……的主要门户
6.mutually beneficial cooperation互利合作
1.a lack of 缺乏/缺少……
2.it is vital to do sth 做某事是至关重要的
3.a growing sense of pride 一种日益增长的自豪感
4.be amazed to do sth 对做某事感到惊讶
5.be responsible for 对……负责;是……的原因
6.make a joint effort to do sth 共同努力做某事
7.have a better understanding of 更好地理解……
8.look to 展望;指望,依靠
1.鉴于中国已经成为当今世界上最具影响力的国家之一,我主张我们所有人都应该尽自己最大努力用英语传播中国文化。(since引导原因状语从句;宾语从句)
2.英语在世界各地被广泛使用,所以用英语作为一个很好的工具,让世界各地的人们了解中国文化是至关重要的。(it作形式主语;make+宾语+宾语补足语)
3.致力于用英语传播中国文化,我们可以建立一个网站,学生们可以在上面用英语发表有关中国文化的文章。(过去分词作状语;定语从句)
4.当代学生的重要使命之一,就是帮助更多的人更好地了解我们的国家和文化。(动词不定式作表语)
　　假设你是班级的英语课代表李华,请根据以下提示,用英文写一份倡议书,提倡全班同学学会用英语向世界传播中国文化。
1.提出倡议;
2.用英语传播中国文化的意义。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。Unit 2　Improving yourself
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·河南二模)
On a sunny Sunday morning,I went to my first ballet class.But I didn’t do any dancing.This was Class on Stage,a rare opportunity to watch dancers warm up during their daily 75-minute class.I went in knowing that I would be impressed by the physicality of it.Top athletes aren’t born; they’re made.
Forty-five minutes into the class,the dancers didn’t even look tired.While watching dancers quietly plié (下蹲屈膝) with complete control was calming,watching the floor exercises that came next was anything but.The sequences were short but became increasingly complicated,so I stopped paying attention to the directions I couldn’t follow,and simply allowed myself to observe the remarkable results.At the end of the class,I applauded and watched the dancers leave the stage.They had already accomplished so much with their day,and I was left in complete awe,not just of my inadequacy,but also of their effort.
As I headed home,I tried to think of the last time I worked as hard as those dancers at anything in my own life.So much has been made easier by technology: I can listen to any song I want,whenever I want.I can have pretty much anything delivered.I can stay in touch with friends without making the time to see them.But instead of taking shortcuts,maybe I should look for challenges.Because once you start doing hard things,they become easier,and then you know you can do them.
With the determination and discipline of ballet dancers still fresh in my mind,I commit to doing some hard things: I get back in the habit of practising a language I’ve been trying to learn.I lift heavier weights.I take the stairs.I write the essay.
Nothing demands as much of me as what ballet demands of those dancers every day.They inspire me.So,I guess what I’m trying to say is that sometimes a fitness class can change your life,even if you’re not the one taking it.
(　　)1.According to the passage,what can be known about the ballet class
A.The writer learnt a lot of ballet moves.
B.The floor exercises calmed the writer down.
C. Despite the physicality,the dancers didn’t look tired.
D.The dancers did their warm-up for 45 minutes that day.
(　　)2.At the end of the class,how did the writer feel
A.She felt impressed by the dancers’ effort.
B.She felt ashamed of her lack of willpower.
C. She felt confident of overcoming life’s challenges.
D.She felt regretful about not trying hard enough at ballet.
(　　)3.What does the writer mean by mentioning the technology that has made life easier
A.Modern technology is to blame for people’s taking shortcuts.
B.Technology can help people work better and more efficiently.
C. People should avoid using technology to enjoy the simplicity of life.
D.Technology offers us shortcuts,which prevents us from seeking challenges.
(　　)4.What has the writer learnt from her first ballet lesson
A.We need to push ourselves forward by looking for challenges.
B.Hard things are worth trying as long as you enjoy doing them.
C. Fitness classes can make people physically and mentally strong.
D.Watching others practise ballet is a good way to improve ourselves.
B
(2025·八省联考)
Jim Johnson,a mail carrier,was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland,Westhaven and Westover Hills neighbourhoods,just north of downtown Wilmington,where he delivered much more than the mail.He knew all the kids and their pets by name;he carried in the groceries;he took note of unlocked doors,offered gardening advice,and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball.When he wasn’t doing all that,Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns (草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now,the trust in local postal service lives on.In many communities,that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine,greeting cards,social security checks,college acceptance letters—even the bills—appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades,Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other.He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day.Butch,a dog who belonged to one of the neighbours,was waiting just like every day before.And just like every day before,he got into the jump seat and they were off.On the route,Jim and Butch had become inseparable.Now,the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together.At every stop,Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own.There were tears and laughter,and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route,but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier.That’s what the postal service means to us.
(　　)5.What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph
A.He’s open-minded.
B.He’s sharp-eyed.
C. He’s warm-hearted.
D.He’s strong-willed.
(　　)6.What does the underlined word “disparaged” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Refused. B.Criticised.
C. Investigated. D.Suspended.
(　　)7.What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work
A.He drove Butch to its owner.
B.He sent presents to his friends.
C. He prepared a retirement party.
D.He said goodbye to the neighbours.
(　　)8.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A.To remember a respected mail carrier.
B.To record an unforgettable experience.
C. To raise funds for the postal service.
D.To call for harmony in the community.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·湖南长沙三模)
How to Build Healthy Habits That Last
Developing healthy habits can feel challenging,but with the right approach,you can make positive changes that stick.Here are some practical tips to help you succeed.
1.　　　 When starting a new habit,aim for small,achievable goals.For example,instead of saying “I’ll exercise for an hour daily”,begin with 15-minute walks three times a week.This helps build confidence and makes the habit feel manageable.
Create reminders to keep you on track.Place your running shoes by the door or set phone alerts for water breaks.2.　　　 Visual cues work especially well because they serve as constant physical reminders of your commitment.
Track your progress.Keep a simple journal or use a habit-tracking app.Seeing your success recorded can be very motivating.3.　　　 Celebrate small victories like completing one week of your new routine.
Don’t be discouraged by occasional slip-ups.Everyone misses a day sometimes.4.　　 　 What matters most is getting back on track the next day.Progress isn’t about being perfect,but about consistent effort.
Finally,connect your new habit to something you enjoy.If you dislike running but love music,create an upbeat playlist for your walks.5.　　　 This positive connection makes the habit more enjoyable and sustainable.
A.The key is to start with realistic expectations.
B.Healthy habits are only suitable for young people.
C.Pairing activities you love increases your chances of success.
D.Buying expensive exercise equipment will speed up your progress.
E.This gradual approach prevents you from feeling overwhelmed.
F.Remember that improvement matters more than perfection.
G.Scientific research shows habits form in exactly 21 days.
Ⅲ.语法填空
How to Become More Creative
Creativity is a skill that can be learnt.So,how can you become more creative
First of all,1.　　　　 has been well accepted that looking for connections inspires creativity.Things or ideas that seem unrelated are like dots in isolation,and when 2.　　
(connect),they can form different pictures.This can become much 3.　　　　 (easy) by acquiring good subject knowledge,developing a broad understanding of human experience,and keeping a note of things you have observed as well as ideas you 4.　　　　 (come) up with.The more dots you have,the more connections you are capable of making.Another means to improve creativity
5.　　　　(be) to work with others.You don’t have to be creative all on your own.As different people have different mindsets,skills and abilities,sharing ideas and combining their 6.　　　　
(strength) would give rise to new perspectives,ideas and approaches,and ultimately lead to creative innovations.Last but not least,you must be ready to fight the fear of failure,7.　　　　 is often believed to be one of the biggest obstacles to creativity.
In order to be creative,you need to be willing to take risks.Creativity is about experimenting and 8.　　　　(explore).It is about trial and error.You need to accept that the process of innovation is 9.　　　　 journey in which there will be both right and wrong turns.As long as you can reflect on the mistakes and make corrections accordingly,taking wrong turns is nothing
10.　　　　(fear). Unit 5　A delicate world
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Most birds,in particular,exhibit some degree of patterns and colours.Australia’s zebra finch (斑胸草雀),for example,was so named because of the zebra-like black and white bars on its tail.But it also has many other colours and patterns,from a bright orange bill to fine white spots along its reddish-brown sides.It’s not uncommon to spot the bird in the drier parts of Australia.
We tend to suppose all individuals of that species have their spots and bars in the same places.Look closer yet we’ll see that the quantity and design of these patterns vary between individuals.And somehow a bird exhibits a more obvious feather variation.Occasionally,we see one that has larger than usual pale areas of feathers or,more rarely,has lost its normal patterning altogether.
Colouration and patterning in all animals are caused by a range of pigments (色素).Melanin (黑色素) is responsible for blacks and browns,and a lack of this pigment can cause a partial or total loss of an individual’s dark patterning.The two main terms that describe these abnormalities are albinism and leucism.Both conditions are genetic and both can lead to a very similar physical appearance.Leucism,however,causes a lack of the pigment cells that produce melanin.But albinism causes the production of melanin to be reduced or absent.
Can we distinguish between the two conditions without the help of a cellular biologist Yes.Albino animals have fully unpigmented red eyes.Leucistic animals,on the other hand,never completely lose pigment from the eye,although they can have blue eyes due to a partial loss of pigment.
Why don’t we see more albino or leucistic birds Because the lack of melanin reduces the strength and lastingness of the affected birds’ feathers,making them more easily broken.
Additionally,the birds’ vision and hearing are negatively affected,making them less able to hunt.The brighter feathers and lack of patterning also make them easier for attackers to see.
(　　)1.What can we learn about Australia’s zebra finch
A. It is one of the rarest birds in Australia.
B. It is mostly covered with bright orange feathers.
C. It acquires its name from its tail colours and patterns.
D. It has the same spots and bars in the same places.
(　　)2.How is the third paragraph developed
A. By giving explanations.
B. By presenting opinions.
C. By setting assumptions.
D. By drawing conclusions.
(　　)3.What can a lack of melanin lead to
A. Total loss of patterns.
B. Genetically-born abnormalities.
C. Darkened feathers.
D. Abnormal formation of wings.
(　　)4.Which of the following correctly showcases albino or leucistic birds
A.They have quite good hearing.
B.They have completely red eyes.
C. They have excellent hunting skills.
D.They have easily broken feathers.
B
(2025·广东佛山二模)
Wildfires are getting worse across the world. Twenty-one years of satellite data shows severe fires have more than doubled in frequency since 2003 and the six most extreme years since records began have come since 2017, causing more deaths and destruction.
One European Union (EU) pilot programme, the Life Landscape Fire Project (LLFP), is now using hungry mountain goats to prevent wildfires before they start. It involves a combination of controlled fires and hungry goats grazing (吃草) to reduce plant cover that can dry up in summer and fuel the rapid spread of fires. Controlled fires help burn older plants that goats don’t eat, allowing fresh green vegetation to grow which grazers like goats and cows do eat. The experimental project pays shepherds (牧羊人) to guide their goats to areas where they want the plant cover reduced, and they also build shelters and watering areas to attract free grazers to the desired spots.That’s how mountain goats and cows become mobile fire prevention units.
LLFP director Mota oversees this EU-funded project. “We are in one of the most affected regions by wildfires, historically speaking,” said Mota. “Last September we had a wildfire with extreme behaviour that burned almost everything in its path. But our parcels managed to keep green.” A video from Mota showed that one half of the mountain was black and burned and the other green, the parts which controlled fires and hungry goats had made unlikely to burn. “We believe this proves that, when scaled up from a pilot project to a full solution, it works,” he added.
The sound of goat bells rings out as the goats move peacefully on their way, offering hope in a region directly in the path of climate chaos.
(　　)5.What do we know about the LLFP
A.It protects mountain goats.
B.It employs integrated methods.
C. It has been conducted across Europe.
D.It wins shepherds’ unconditional support.
(　　)6.What do the underlined words “the desired spots” refer to
A.Free grazers’ favourite destinations.
B.Places far from shepherds’ activities.
C. Spots with abundant water resources.
D.Areas in need of vegetation reduction.
(　　)7.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A.The influence of wildfires.
B.The effectiveness of the LLFP.
C. The challenges faced by the LLFP.
D.The importance of preventing fires.
(　　)8.What message is conveyed in the last paragraph
A.Goats stand as a symbol of peace.
B.Goats ring the alarm for quick action.
C. Goats provide hope for wildfire prevention.
D.Goats offer an ideal solution to climate change.
Ⅱ.读后续写(助人篇)
　　阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
　　From the day Tony was born,Jeff refused to let his son’s disabilities hold him back.Tony has cerebral palsy (大脑性瘫痪),making it difficult for him to walk.Determined to show Tony that he could pursue his dream of being an athlete,when he was 15 years old,Jeff signed him up with an organisation that helps kids with disabilities engage in endurance (耐力) sports.
“It gave me a new perspective on life,”Tony said.He even dreamt of walking a marathon one day.From then on,Tony became addicted to racing,and Jeff also wanted to be a part of it.Though Jeff had been a minor league baseball player,endurance sports were new to him.He made up his mind to achieve Tony’s dream and started doing things he never dreamt about.He began waking up at 4 am.So he could run in the silent street while pushing Tony in a special wheelchair called a racing chair.Every morning,he drove himself to run increasingly longer distances.Soon,he and Tony were entering 5K races,then on to Ironman triathlons.
Finishing the Ironman competition in under 16 hours would be another dream for Jeff and Tony.The big day came.The race began with a swim in the river.Jeff helped Tony into a kayak (皮艇).With one end of a rope tied to a belt around his back and the other end to the kayak,Jeff eased himself into the water.Swimming while dragging another person is quite tough.The pair completed the swim in 90 minutes,and then it was on to the next leg—a bicycle ride.Their custom-built bike had an additional seat in the back for Tony that faced backward.
After completing the demanding bike part in roughly nine hours,they set their sights on the final leg of the race—a marathon with Jeff pushing Tony in the racing chair.They’d been competing for 10 hours,with only 6 hours left for the race.The first 7 kilometres went smoothly.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
But at kilometre 19,Jeff began to worry they were going too slow.
Paragraph 2:
Jeff handed Tony his rolling walker (助行器).
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
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以读促写
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·海南海口三模)
You’ve probably heard that brick-and-mortar retail (实体零售) is in trouble.Even industry giants are closing hundreds of stores.Given retail’s gradual change from physical stores to mobile and e-commerce (电子商务),you may be wondering,“What will retail look like in the future ” Nobody knows.But here are a few things you can expect to see based on current technology.
Super-fast delivery is coming.Today,the normal practice is two-day delivery.But if you’ve been paying attention,you know that’s changing.In fact,up to 25% of consumers said that they would abandon their orders if one-day delivery wasn’t available.Of course,that’s just the beginning.Two-hour delivery is coming in the foreseeable future,and an e-commerce company has already been trying 30-minute delivery.
Your kitchen will resupply itself.You won’t have to worry about running out of essentials like coffee,pet food or snacks because your containers will sense stocks (库存) and replace those items without you having to lift a finger.No more waking up to find your coffee jar is empty or to make a last-minute rush to the grocery store because you forget to buy pet food.
Know exactly what’s in stock and where to get it.Have you ever gone to a store hoping to buy something,only to learn that it was out of stock A new feature from smart home allows people to ask the assistant to find in-stock products at the closest store.For example:“Hi,where can I find the wireless headphones ” The assistant will tell you how many stores have it right away and how close they are.Of course,it isn’t currently available for all stores in all locations,but you can already see the future when it becomes standard.
Convenience,experience,and options—retail will take on a new look.
(　　)1.What can we know from Paragraph 2
A.It is possible to deliver goods within two hours in the future.
B.Consumers can’t get their orders in one day now.
C. The delivery will be in two days in the future.
D.Super-fast delivery has widely been used now.
(　　)2.How does the author primarily illustrate the future of retail
A.By analysing data and citing research.
B.By listing examples of future tech applications.
C. By comparing pros and cons of online and physical retail.
D.By proposing theories and using logical arguments.
(　　)3.According to the passage,what will happen in the future
A.Retail will disappear gradually.
B.Industrial giants will rule the whole retail trade.
C. People will ask the assistant to purchase goods.
D.Shopping will be more convenient and effective.
(　　)4.What’s the best title for the passage
A.How Will New Technology Change the World
B.What Will Retail Be Like in the Future
C. How Will We Run the Retail Trade in the Future
D.What Benefits Will High-Tech Bring in the Future
B
Feeling a hug from each other via the Internet may be a possibility in the near future.A research team led by City University of Hong Kong developed a wireless,soft e-skin that can both detect and deliver the sense of touch,and form a touch network allowing one-to-multiuser interaction.It offers great potential for improving the distance touch communication.
While there are numerous devices in the market to simulate (模拟) the sense of touch in the virtual world,they provide only touch sensing or touch response.The uniqueness of the novel e-skin is that it can perform self-sensing and touch-reproducing functions on the same interface.
The e-skin is a 7 cm×10 cm,4.2 mm-thick device containing 16 flexible actuators (驱动器),a microcontroller unit,a Bluetooth module,and other electronics on a flexible circuit board.The actuator serves as the core part of the e-skin. Once the actuator is pressed and released by a force,a current is produced to provide electrical signals that are turned into digital signals by a converter (转换器) and then sent to another e-skin via Bluetooth.When the signals are received,a current is caused to reproduce the touch response on the receiver’s e-skin through mechanical vibrations (振动).The process can be reversed to deliver vibrations from the receiver’s e-skin to the corresponding actuator of the sender’s.
The e-skin can communicate with Bluetooth devices and send data through the Internet with smartphones and computers to perform long-distance touch,and to form a touch Internet of Things (IoT) system,where one-to-one and one-to-multiple touch delivery could be realised.Friends and family in different places could use it to “feel” each other.This form of touch overcomes the limitations of space and greatly reduces the sense of distance in human communication.
Next,the research team will focus on practical applications for people with visual disability,who could wear the e-skin to gain remote directional guidance and read Braille messages.
(　　)5.What is the unique feature of the e-skin
A.It provides hugs for users.
B.It builds a social network.
C. It provides touch sensing and copying.
D.It monitors the process of self-sensing.
(　　)6.What does the underlined word “reversed” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Started. B.Disturbed.
C. Completed. D.Exchanged.
(　　)7.What can we learn about e-skin
A.It strengthens bonds across distance.
B.Its converter vibrates when working.
C. It sends electrical signals to receivers.
D.Its system delivers touch with phones.
(　　)8.What would be the best title of the text
A.A Signal-Sending Application
B.An Invention for the Disabled
C. A Device for Virtual Interaction
D.A Long-Distance Communication
Ⅱ.七选五
Happy,angry,amazed—these are some of the emotions we like to express these days when we’re sending a message on our phones! That’s why many of us now add little pictures to our texts to brighten up someone’s mobile screen and we’re also using them as a quick way of telling someone how we’re feeling.1.　　
Emojis came from Japan in the late 1990s,as a non-verbal expression of emotion,which was a substitute for facial expression in face-to-face communication.It was once believed that emojis were just decorative,additional and unnecessary.After being introduced into the Unicode Standard in 2010,emojis have become popular and attracted the attention of many scholars.2.　　　 They show that there are four main motivations: information transmission,conversation strategies,
entertainment and efficiency.
Different styles of emojis can affect the circumstances under which they appear,which provides an angle for analysing the usages and functions of different emojis.It has been found that the emojis usually occur before or after a complete statement or question,and rarely appear in the middle of a sentence.3.　　
Researchers have found that when netizens communicate with casual acquaintances,the diversity and the preference of using emojis to express information are significantly lower than those of family members,close friends,classmates and colleagues.4.　　　 In contrast to it,the usage of emojis will be limited when they’re communicating with people who are more distant from each other.
5.　　　 People have not reached a common understanding of the same emoji;even there are significant differences.In task-based communication,people may prefer to use notional words to convey information clearly so as to avoid communication difficulties caused by different interpretations of emojis.
A.The emoji has its internal ambiguity of expression.
B.Emojis have become a vital tool for communication.
C.Emojis are named as the world’s fastest growing language.
D.There are many questionnaires about the reasons to use emojis.
E.People can choose more emojis when facing close relationships.
F.People also use them to show their enthusiasm and encouragement.
G.Besides,it is common to repeat emojis to express the intensity of emotions.
1.(be) based on 基于……
2.run out of 用完,用光
3.wake up to 醒来发现;意识到
4.focus on 专注于;关注;聚焦于
5.communicate with 与……交流/沟通
6.a substitute for ……的替代品
7.in contrast (to) (与……)形成对比;相比之下
1.prefer doing/to do sth 更喜欢做某事
2.pop up 突然出现,冒出来
3.pave the way 铺平道路;创造条件
4.have a great influence on 对……有重大影响
5.with the development of 随着……的发展
6.have advantages over 比……更有优势,优于……
7.have a tendency to do sth 倾向于做某事
1.基于当前技术,人工智能让我们的日常生活变得如此便捷,以至于无论人们遇到什么困难,醒来时都不会再感到茫然无措。(非谓语动词作状语;so...that...结构;让步状语从句)
2.随着科学技术的发展铺平了道路,越来越多的科学发明被创造出来,给我们的日常生活带来了极大的便利,其中之一就是空调。(with复合结构;非谓语动词作状语;非限制性定语从句)
3.越来越多的人倾向于使用空调,因为空调明显比电风扇更有优势,这使得电风扇在不久的将来完全消失成为可能。(as引导原因状语从句;非谓语动词作状语)
　　请以“The Electric Fan: a Thing of the Past”为题写一篇关于夏季降温方式变化的短文。过去人们用电风扇给房间降温,但是风扇不能给整个房间降温,而且只能放在地上或桌子上,占据空间;相比之下,空调不仅可以设定温度,给整个房间降温,还可以挂在墙上,省空间。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。选择性必修　第二册
Unit 1　Growing up
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·安徽合肥高三检测)
It was my birthday,and I was celebrating it as I had for years:Watching the annual Perseid meteor shower (流星雨).But this time,as the meteors flashed across the sky,I,a junior girl,began to question,“Could my lifelong love for astronomy be more than a hobby ”
I grew up in a small town,where even graduating from high school was not a given for many students.But I was driven to pursue my education,and like my best friend’s dad—a pharmacist (药剂师),one of the few professional role models in my neighbourhood,therefore,I chose to major in pharmacy,the science of preparing medicines,at the University of North Carolina.
The university was only a 3.5-hour drive away,but it felt across the universe.In the weeks since I began my pharmacy degree,I had met people with jobs and PhDs in different branches of science I had never considered—neuroscience,archaeology,and even astrophysics.Their passion and knowledge opened my eyes to worlds I had never imagined.As my birthday and the Perseid meteor shower approached,I was faced with a decision:Should I stick to my long-standing plans or take a step into the unknown
Ultimately,a solar eclipse (日食) helped me make my decision.As the Moon gradually shaded the Sun,the world darkened around me.The stillness of the water,the desperate calls of birds,and the fading sunset deeply moved me.I knew what I had to do.I dropped out of the pharmacy school to pursue previously unimagined options.
Facing years of challenges and growth,I worked odd jobs before earning a second degree in physics,starting a PhD in astronomy,and realised that the night sky’s vastness inspired me to overcome doubts and follow my dreams.As I approached the final year of my PhD,I realised that growing up with the night sky gave me a valuable gift.It gave me an insight into life:On the scale of our vast universe,our individual needs,desires,fears,and insecurities shrink to insignificance,
bringing humanity together.It liberated me from allowing earthly worries,shame,or self-doubt to stand in the way of pursuing new dreams.
(　　)1.What motivated the author to major in pharmacy
A.Her ambition to become a doctor.
B.The encouragement of her friend.
C. Her childhood passion for pharmacy.
D.The influence of her best friend’s father.
(　　)2.How did the author’s experience at university shape her
A.It helped her stick to her belief.
B.It opened her mind to new ideas.
C. It enhanced her pharmacy study.
D.It developed her thinking abilities.
(　　)3.What can we learn from the author’s understanding of life
A.Accepting insecurities helps us handle challenges.
B.Personal problems still matter in the vast universe.
C. It’s vital to pursue dreams despite personal challenges.
D.It is small and unimportant things that mean a lot to us.
(　　)4.Which of the following best describes the author
A.Caring and patient.
B.Modest and honest.
C. Generous and helpful.
D.Curious and determined.
B
When I was a child,the new year’s activity for my family was making dumplings,but it’s been years since I last experienced the uniquely carefree comfort and connection I felt during those moments.My family has changed a lot,and gatherings like these simply don’t come together with the same ease as they once did.
This year,I came home in the evening to a dark house with pieces missing.I noticed things that I wouldn’t have noticed before,like how my family slept earlier and got up later and how my dog had more trouble jumping up on my bed.After all,it’s easier to become blind to its subtle changes when you occupy it virtually every day of the year,and much harder when you must be exposed to months of accumulated changes all at once.
Personally,the most precious childhood privilege is not the free extra snacks from flight attendants,but the privilege of thinking of the people and relationships around you with a sense of permanence.I mean this in the sense that it escaped my eight-year-old brain to think about how my parents were aging as I did or about the sacrifices they made for me until suddenly,I was an adult as they were.
I’ll turn 20 in a couple of months,so I’ve been seized with a feeling of adulthood,which feels far stronger than the transition into legal adulthood at 18 ever felt.It seems as if the “teen” part of “19” keeps me attached to the same category as the one my newly 13-year-old self occupied,
carrying with it a certain comfort in the social allowances made for the immaturity inherent (固有的) to youth.But marching into 20 is different.
I’d so desperately wanted to move away and get a taste of independence upon starting college,but now I know that such freedom comes with loss and responsibility.Now I start to understand the governance of a circularity (循环性) inherent to our lives and have a newfound appreciation for the things that remain the same.
(　　)5.What does the underlined word “subtle” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Obvious. B.Sudden.
C. Unusual. D.Unnoticeable.
(　　)6.Which of the following might the author agree with when he was eight
A.Everything would be the same.
B.His parents were becoming old.
C. Free extra snacks were common.
D.His parents had done a lot to him.
(　　)7.In what way are 20-year-olds different according to the author
A.Physical maturity.
B.The social expectation.
C. The loss of freedom.
D.The shift into legal adulthood.
(　　)8.What can be the best title of the passage
A.A Newfound Appreciation for Life
B.The Difference between Teens and Adults
C. My Passing Memories of Childhood
D.My Reflection on the Switch into Adulthood
C
(2025·全国九省10月联考)
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus taught that you can’t step into the same river twice,for you aren’t the same person at each visit,and the water is ever flowing.It is a powerful way to represent the reality that everything is always changing.
Yet so many of us have difficulty adapting to change.We deny it,resist it or attempt to control it,the result of which is almost always some combination of stress,anxiety and burnout.
It doesn’t have to be that way.No doubt,change can,and often does,hurt.But with the right mindset,it can also be a force for growth.It’s not as if we have any choice in the matter.Like it or not,life is change.We’d be wise to shift our position from useless resistance to being in conversation with change instead.
A concept called allostasis can help.Developed in the late 1980s by Peter Sterling and Joseph Eyer,allostasis is defined as “stability through change”.In other words,the way to stay stable through the process of change is by changing,at least to some extent.
From neuroscience to pain science and psychology,allostasis has become the standard model for understanding change in the scientific community.The brain is at its best when it is constantly making new connections.Overcoming pain,be it physical or psychological,is not about resistance (which often worsens the experience) or trying to get back to where you were before a distressing event or situation.It’s about balancing acceptance with problem-solving and moving forward to a new normal.
Yet this concept is still little known to ordinary people and it is time to start practising it now.Over the past few years,the river of change has been flowing mercilessly,and it shows no signs of letting up.Hardly a decade after the widespread adoption of social media,a new technology that may be far more powerful,artificial intelligence,is being widely used.
It’s like what our friend Heraclitus advised:Take part in change by focusing on what we can control and trying to let go of what we can’t.Our ability to work with these changes is directly related to our life satisfaction.
(　　)9.What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph
A.We could have a right mindset.
B.Philosophy exists everywhere.
C. Some people are wiser than others.
D.Change is unavoidable in life.
(　　)10.How should we deal with changes according to the author
A.Ignore them.
B.Participate in them.
C. Fight against them.
D.Put them under control.
(　　)11.What does the underlined phrase “letting up” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A.Slowing down.
B.Setting off.
C. Marching on.
D.Pulling in.
(　　)12.What is the best title for the text
A.Why Can’t We Adapt to Changes in Life
B.How Can We Increase Our Life Satisfaction
C. Let’s Transform Our Relationship with Change
D.Try to Help the Public to Understand Allostasis
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·山西晋城二模)
In 2020,when Angela was just 10 years old,she entered her first piano competition.On the day of the 　1　,each participant had to go on stage one by one and 　2　 their piece.At first,Angela was excited.But when she was next up to play,　3　 began to flood her mind.
“What if I play the wrong notes What if I forget the notes What if I just 　4　 ” Angela remembered thinking.
As these doubts 　5　 through her mind,Angela watched another girl perform.Once the girl finished,she walked off the stage to where Angela was waiting and did something 　6　.
“She 　7　 me and smiled with a thumbs-up,” Angela said.“Her smile made me think that the stage is just 　8　 for me.Most importantly,that smile made me feel 　9　 that today I can perform on the stage.”
Angela walked to the piano and performed her piece.When she 　10　,she saw her 　11　 clapping for her.The show of her 　12　 has stuck with Angela over the years.
“That day,she gave me the courage to 　13　 the stage,” Angela said.“Her kind smile remained in my 　14　 for years.And I still take that smile as a 　15　 gift.”
(　　)1.A.celebration B.event
C. ceremony D.test
(　　)2.A.read B.recite
C. write D.perform
(　　)3.A.doubts B.pictures
C. fantasies D.clouds
(　　)4.A.fall down B.walk away
C. mess up D.set off
(　　)5.A.raced B.pulled
C. wandered D.saw
(　　)6.A.annoying B.funny
C. unexpected D.wise
(　　)7.A.relied on B.looked at
C. laughed at D.stepped on
(　　)8.A.unsafe B.certain
C. unlucky D.right
(　　)9.A.confident B.scared
C. amused D.uncomfortable
(　　)10.A.started B.finished
C. agreed D.disappeared
(　　)11.A.friend B.conductor
C. competitor D.coach
(　　)12.A.cruelty B.patience
C. cooperation D.kindness
(　　)13.A.design B.face
C. leave D.decorate
(　　)14.A.memory B.account
C. bank D.home
(　　)15.A.formal B.cheap
C. precious D.selfishUnit 6　Survival
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·广东茂名二模)
It’s a hot night on the western coast of Sri Lanka. A team of volunteers is patrolling (巡逻) a popular tourist beach on the outskirts of Colombo, searching for turtle (海龟) nesting sites. They gather in a circle, digging in the sand at dusk.
Turtle eggs have long been stolen as a food source by coastal communities, but more recently it is human activity of another kind that has proved a greater threat. As the city has expanded, restaurants and other tourist facilities have mushroomed along most parts of the country’s western coast, bringing in more people, noisy music, and much plastic and chemical waste, all of which harms turtle nesting during the reproducing season.
Aware that life for the turtles was becoming more difficult, Katuwawala, one of the volunteers, expanded the activities of the Pearl Protectors to include regular patrols. Working with the coastguard, the volunteers help to find eggs laid in hazardous areas and remove them to a safe nesting place on the beach until they hatch.
Nevertheless, a significant threat to the turtles comes from the illegal hunters because once they find a nest, all the eggs are usually taken. “Certain restaurants and hotels sell these eggs to the foreigners as a novel food, at a good price,” Katuwawala says. “So turtle eggs now have commercial demand.” He says patrolling alone will not create a lasting impact on turtle conservation and it needs to be combined with educating coastal communities.
Another volunteer, Lara, agrees. “It makes a difference to the community in how they perceive the problem and the solution,” she says. “And it makes a difference to the volunteers in how they approach the problem. It bridges the gap.”
In the southern part of the island, the Turtle Conservation Project has gone a step further by employing hunters to protect nests, providing an alternative income.
“When you finally see the baby turtles going into the ocean, it’s really nice to know that you helped a life to live,” Fernando, another volunteer, says.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了斯里兰卡西部海岸志愿者和社区联合保护海龟免受城市扩张和非法捕猎威胁的努力。
(　　)1.What is a greater threat to turtle nesting recently
A.Urban expansion.
B.Illegal hunting.
C. Industrial activity.
D.Destructive overfishing.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知,最近对海龟筑巢的更大威胁是城市扩张。故选A。
(　　)2.What does the underlined word “hazardous” in Paragraph 3 mean
A.Risky. B. Scenic.
C. Public. D.Crowded.
【答案】 A
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词所在句可知,“hazardous”与“safe(安全的)”是相对的,志愿者们帮忙把在危险区域产下的蛋转移到安全的地方,直到孵化,因此hazardous意为“有危险的”。故选A。
(　　)3.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4 and 5
A.The business value of turtle eggs.
B.The threat of illegal hunting to turtle eggs.
C. The role of volunteer efforts in conservation.
D.The need of combining patrolling and educating.
【答案】 D
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第四段中的“He says patrolling alone will not...with educating coastal communities.”和第五段的内容可知,第四段和第五段主要讨论了巡逻和教育相结合的必要性。故选D。
(　　)4.Which is a suitable title for the text
A.Economic Benefits of Turtle Eggs
B.Joint Efforts in Turtle Conservation
C. Traditional Practices in Turtle Protection
D.Coastal Tourism Challenges in Sri Lanka
【答案】 B
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据全文内容,结合第三段中的“Aware that life for the turtles...to include regular patrols.”可知,文章主要讲述了志愿者们为保护海龟所做出的努力,包括巡逻、转移海龟蛋、教育沿海社区等,B项适合作文章标题。故选B。
B
(2025·湖南师大附中一模)
From Beijing, more than 400 kilometres away, all the way up north, the temperature gradually drops. With the emergence of fire prevention warnings, Saihanba (塞罕坝), known as a “miracle on earth”, begins to come into view. In October, the cold wind blowing from Siberia has dyed (染色) Saihanba golden.
In Mongolian, Saihanba means beautiful high mountains. However, Saihanba was a desert of “yellow sand covering the sky and flying birds without inhabiting trees” 62 years ago. Whenever the north wind blew, the windy sand located in Inner Mongolia would drive southward, reaching Beijing and Tianjin.
After more than half a century of forest plantation, people who have come to Saihanba can hardly imagine the arid (干旱的) scene. Occasionally, a gust of wind passes by, and they would just sigh and shout how strong the wind is, but they would not feel sandblasted (喷沙).
One day, watchmen Liu Jun and Wang Juan were observing the surrounding forest area on a watchtower in Saihanba Forest Farm in Hebei Province. Liu is in charge of the observation and Wang keeps recording.
“Spring and autumn are the critical fire prevention periods for our forest farm. We need to stay here for three months, have three meals a day, work and live in the building,” says Liu Jun, who has been engaged in observation for 13 years. Simple as it looks, the job is quite the burden on their shoulders. Only by enjoying loneliness can they keep this forest safe and sound.
Saihanba today is not only a “green Great Wall” for windbreak and sand fixation (固化), but also a timber (林木) source. Many people would doubt why the trees that have grown up here are to be cut down in a planned way. Liu explains that most of the trees here are planted forest, and the forest species are relatively single, unlike natural forests that can adapt on their own and survive the fittest. The selective cutting of plantation forests is more like thinning when farmers plant crops. Only in this way can the nutrient area be expanded and diseased plants also be removed to ensure the healthy development of the forest areas.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章通过塞罕坝从沙漠到绿洲的蜕变,展现了中国生态治理的成就,强调了护林员的坚守与科学管理的重要性。
(　　)5.What can be learnt about Saihanba from the first three paragraphs
A.It is suffering from a cold wind.
B.Its desertification is under control.
C. It is weathering a sandstorm.
D.Its climate is beyond expectation.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知,塞罕坝的沙漠化已被控制。故选B。
(　　)6.Which of the following best describes the watchmen
A.Bored but attentive.
B.Simple but responsible.
C. Tired but engaged.
D.Lonely but committed.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Only by enjoying loneliness can they keep this forest safe and sound.”可知,护林员长期驻守瞭望塔,忍受孤独,保证林区的安全,这体现了他们孤独但尽责。故选D。
(　　)7.What does the underlined word “thinning” in the last paragraph probably mean
A.Making something more beautiful and attractive.
B.Making something stronger and healthier.
C. Making something less thick or dense.
D.Making something more valuable and useful.
【答案】 C
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据最后一段画线词后文“Only in this way can the nutrient area...healthy development of the forest areas.”可知,这种方式可以清除病死的苗木,使树木数量减少,由此可以推断“thinning”指减少树木的数量,C选项与“减少数量”含义接近。故选C。
(　　)8.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.The Green Guardian
B.The Sand Wasteland
C. The Timber Farm
D.The Golden Miracle
【答案】 A
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据全文内容,特别是最后一段中的“Saihanba today is not only a ‘green Great Wall’ for windbreak and sand fixation (固化), but also a timber (林木)source. ”可知,通过植树造林和护林员的努力,塞罕坝从沙漠变为生态屏障,护林员和森林都是绿色守护者。A选项既可以指森林,也可以指护林员,一语双关,适合作为文章标题。故选A。
C
Batik is a traditional Indonesian colouring method used to make designs and drawings, usually on cloth and finished textiles.Batik makers use dyes(染料)—colours added to cloth and other materials—to create the colourful designs.
In central Indonesia,many batik makers are using natural dyes instead of manufactured ones.The natural dyes come from mangrove forests (红树林) that grow along the coast.The trees grow in salty water on a complex system of tall roots.
Mangrove forests serve an important purpose.They provide a barrier against destructive ocean waves called tsunamis.They are also important to underwater creatures like fish and crabs.And the forests are more effective in taking in carbon dioxide,a gas linked to climate change,than rainforests or similar environments.
Erwin Ardli is a mangrove ecologist at Indonesia’s Jenderal Soedirman University.He says the natural dyes may not be as bright as manufactured ones.But they are better for the environment.
Ardli said,“We’ve seen the interest in natural dyes increasing,and especially for middle-class and upper-class people,they seem proud to wear clothes using these natural dyes rather than synthetic (合成的) ones.”
Iiting Budiarti,who owns an art gallery that shows batik designs,agreed with Ardli,adding that objects with natural dyes can cost two or three times more than the synthetic ones.
Forty-eight-year-old Sodikin is a batik maker.Over the past four years,he and his group of batik makers have changed from using chemical materials for dyes to mangrove-based products.The change has reduced their costs and helped the environment.Harvesting involves gathering a handful of what looks like string beans—seeds within a covering.Sodikin then takes the mangrove fruit home to make natural dyes from them.
“We use natural materials so as to preserve the mangrove forest at the same time,”Sodikin said.“We do not cut down the trees,” he added,“and we only take fruits or leaves that have fallen.”
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了印度尼西亚中部很多蜡染从业者利用自然染料对布料进行染色,而这种自然染料来自红树林,红树林有助于保护环境,同时红树林也是对抗海啸的屏障。
(　　)9.What does “Batik” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A.A traditional Indonesian colour.
B.A way of colouring.
C. A kind of cloth.
D.A material for designs.
【答案】 B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据第一段第一句中的“Batik is a traditional Indonesian colouring method”可知,蜡染是印度尼西亚传统的着色方法。故选B。
(　　)10.Why does the author introduce the mangrove forests in Paragraph 3
A.To research the source of the natural dyes.
B.To explain why mangroves are there.
C. To show the importance of mangroves.
D.To compare mangroves with other trees.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。第三段的第一句“Mangrove forests serve an important purpose.”为本段的主题句,该段主要讲了红树林起着重要的作用,从而为下文讲的“使用来自红树林的自然染料对环境有好处”作铺垫。故选C。
(　　)11.What can we say about the natural dyes in Indonesia
A.They are bright enough.
B.They are expensive.
C. They are hard to get.
D.They are environmentally friendly.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知,天然染料没有人造染料鲜艳,但更环保。故选D。
(　　)12.Which of the following can be the best title
A.Natural Dyes for Cloth Design Can Help Mangrove Forests
B.The Mangrove Forests in Indonesia
C. A New Colouring Method
D.The Natural Dyes and Synthetic Ones
【答案】 A
【解析】 标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了印度尼西亚中部很多蜡染从业者利用自然染料对布料进行染色,而这种自然染料来自红树林的果实和叶子,所以这种自然染料的应用不但不需要砍伐红树林,反而保护了红树林,而且还有助于保护环境。所以A项适合作文章标题。故选A。
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·江西模拟预测)
To some, oysters are a culinary (食物的) delight or the creators of shining pearls. But for Demi Johnson, these seemingly　1　 shellfish can play their parts in another way. 　2　, just a single oyster can clean up 50 gallons of seawater daily by filtering (过滤) out harmful substances. When many oysters gather together, they form reefs (礁) that offer 　3　 to countless marine species.
Demi discovered oysters’　4　 power through oyster gardening—a(n) 　5　 that oysters are raised in cages underwater. Back in 2022 when she firstly 　6　 the work, she was totally a green hand. Recently, after completing the free training course 　7　 by Mississippi Oyster Gardening Programme, she now becomes well 　8　 about the subject.
Every week, Demi heads to her cages, dragging them up and shaking to　9　 them of seaweed and mud while checking for 　10　 like crabs and snails that might harm oysters. Once her oysters grow mature enough, she will “transplant” them to reefs, where they will help 　11　 the oyster population. New baby oysters need attachment to these adult oyster shells to grow on. Demi’s work creates a cycle of 　12　.
So far, Demi has successfully raised over 1,500 oysters. Her　13　 even earned her a National Geographic award. 　14　 keeping $1,000 prize for herself, she donated to further conservation work. For Demi, the real 　15　 is the satisfaction of knowing she’s making a real difference to marine ecosystems.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Demi Johnson通过养殖牡蛎来净化海水并促进海洋生态系统恢复的故事,强调个人也能对环境保护做贡献。
(　　)1.A.humble B.odd
C. symbolic D.alternative
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据后文“just a single oyster can clean up 50 gallons of seawater daily by filtering (过滤) out harmful substances”可知,这里强调的是牡蛎看似不起眼,但却有重要作用。故选A。
(　　)2.A.Annually B.Strangely
C. Initially D.Amazingly
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据后文“just a single oyster can clean up 50 gallons of seawater daily”可知,一只牡蛎每天能净化大量海水,这是令人惊讶的。故选D。
(　　)3.A.energy B.shelter
C. bonus D.qualification
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据前文“they form reefs (礁)”以及常识可知,礁石可以为海洋生物提供庇护所。故选B。
(　　)4.A.electrical B.temporary
C. ecological D.imaginary
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据前文“just a single oyster can clean up...to countless marine species”可知,牡蛎能净化海水,为海洋生物提供庇护所,这些都体现了它们的生态作用。故选C。
(　　)5.A.practice B.opportunity
C. resolution D.sample
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据后文“that oysters are raised in cages underwater”可知,这里描述的是一种养殖牡蛎的做法。故选A。
(　　)6.A.broke down B.related to
C. withdrew from D.took up
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据后文“she was totally a green hand”可知,这里说的是她开始从事牡蛎养殖这项工作。故选D。
(　　)7.A.shut B.run
C. restricted D.skipped
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文“by Mississippi Oyster Gardening Programme”可知,这个培训课程是由密西西比牡蛎养殖项目举办的。故选B。
(　　)8.A.organised B.received
C. convinced D.informed
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据前文“after completing the free training course”可知,完成培训课程后,她对这个主题有了充分的了解。故选D。
(　　)9.A.rid B.remind
C. rob D.cure
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据后文“them of seaweed and mud”可知,这里表示去除笼子上的海藻和泥巴,所以用rid...of...,意为“去除……,使……摆脱……”。故选A。
(　　)10.A.witnesses B.conductors
C. hunters D.competitors
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据后文“like crabs and snails that might harm oysters”可知,螃蟹和蜗牛是可能伤害牡蛎的捕食者。故选C。
(　　)11.A.control B.boost
C. count D.estimate
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文“New baby oysters need attachment to these adult oyster shells to grow on.”可知,新的牡蛎幼体需要附着在成年牡蛎壳上才能生长,所以将成熟的牡蛎移植到礁石上可以让更多的新的牡蛎幼体生长,这样有助于增加牡蛎的数量。故选B。
(　　)12.A.life B.kindness
C. wisdom D.strength
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据前文“New baby oysters need attachment...Demi’s work creates a cycle of”可知,这里描述的是牡蛎从幼体到成熟体再到繁殖新幼体的生命循环。故选A。
(　　)13.A.cooperation B.tone
C. commitment D.slogan
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据前文“So far, Demi has successfully raised over 1,500 oysters.”可知,Demi在牡蛎养殖方面做出了很大的贡献,所以这里表示她做出的贡献为她赢得了奖项。故选C。
(　　)14.A.In case of B.On account of
C. Other than D.Rather than
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据后文“she donated to further conservation work”可知,她没有自己留着奖金,而是捐了出去,所以用rather than,意为“而不是”。故选D。
(　　)15.A.reaction B.reward
C. root D.regulation
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文“the satisfaction of knowing she’s making a real difference to marine ecosystems”可知,知道自己对海洋生态系统有积极影响而感到满足,这对她来说是真正的回报。故选B。Unit 2　Improving yourself
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·河南二模)
On a sunny Sunday morning,I went to my first ballet class.But I didn’t do any dancing.This was Class on Stage,a rare opportunity to watch dancers warm up during their daily 75-minute class.I went in knowing that I would be impressed by the physicality of it.Top athletes aren’t born; they’re made.
Forty-five minutes into the class,the dancers didn’t even look tired.While watching dancers quietly plié (下蹲屈膝) with complete control was calming,watching the floor exercises that came next was anything but.The sequences were short but became increasingly complicated,so I stopped paying attention to the directions I couldn’t follow,and simply allowed myself to observe the remarkable results.At the end of the class,I applauded and watched the dancers leave the stage.They had already accomplished so much with their day,and I was left in complete awe,not just of my inadequacy,but also of their effort.
As I headed home,I tried to think of the last time I worked as hard as those dancers at anything in my own life.So much has been made easier by technology: I can listen to any song I want,whenever I want.I can have pretty much anything delivered.I can stay in touch with friends without making the time to see them.But instead of taking shortcuts,maybe I should look for challenges.Because once you start doing hard things,they become easier,and then you know you can do them.
With the determination and discipline of ballet dancers still fresh in my mind,I commit to doing some hard things: I get back in the habit of practising a language I’ve been trying to learn.I lift heavier weights.I take the stairs.I write the essay.
Nothing demands as much of me as what ballet demands of those dancers every day.They inspire me.So,I guess what I’m trying to say is that sometimes a fitness class can change your life,even if you’re not the one taking it.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者通过观察专业芭蕾舞者的日常训练课,被他们的自律和努力所震撼,从而反思自己生活中缺乏挑战精神,并决心在生活中设立更多需要毅力的目标。
(　　)1.According to the passage,what can be known about the ballet class
A.The writer learnt a lot of ballet moves.
B.The floor exercises calmed the writer down.
C. Despite the physicality,the dancers didn’t look tired.
D.The dancers did their warm-up for 45 minutes that day.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Forty-five minutes into...was anything but.”可知,尽管训练强度大,但舞者们看起来并不疲惫。故选C。
(　　)2.At the end of the class,how did the writer feel
A.She felt impressed by the dancers’ effort.
B.She felt ashamed of her lack of willpower.
C. She felt confident of overcoming life’s challenges.
D.She felt regretful about not trying hard enough at ballet.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可推知,作者对舞者们的努力印象深刻。故选A。
(　　)3.What does the writer mean by mentioning the technology that has made life easier
A.Modern technology is to blame for people’s taking shortcuts.
B.Technology can help people work better and more efficiently.
C. People should avoid using technology to enjoy the simplicity of life.
D.Technology offers us shortcuts,which prevents us from seeking challenges.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知,作者提到科技让生活变得更容易,如能随时听想听的歌、能让东西送货上门、不用见面就能和朋友保持联系等,接着作者说自己也许应该寻找挑战,而不是走捷径。这表明科技提供了捷径,阻止人们去寻求挑战。故选D。
(　　)4.What has the writer learnt from her first ballet lesson
A.We need to push ourselves forward by looking for challenges.
B.Hard things are worth trying as long as you enjoy doing them.
C. Fitness classes can make people physically and mentally strong.
D.Watching others practise ballet is a good way to improve ourselves.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是根据最后一段的内容可知,文章主要讲述了作者观看芭蕾舞课,看到舞者的努力后意识到自己生活中因科技走了很多捷径,从而决定寻找挑战,像芭蕾舞舞者们一样努力。由此可推知,作者从她的第一堂芭蕾舞课中学到了“我们需要通过寻找挑战来推动自己前进”这个道理。故选A。
B
(2025·八省联考)
Jim Johnson,a mail carrier,was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland,Westhaven and Westover Hills neighbourhoods,just north of downtown Wilmington,where he delivered much more than the mail.He knew all the kids and their pets by name;he carried in the groceries;he took note of unlocked doors,offered gardening advice,and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball.When he wasn’t doing all that,Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns (草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now,the trust in local postal service lives on.In many communities,that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine,greeting cards,social security checks,college acceptance letters—even the bills—appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades,Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other.He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day.Butch,a dog who belonged to one of the neighbours,was waiting just like every day before.And just like every day before,he got into the jump seat and they were off.On the route,Jim and Butch had become inseparable.Now,the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together.At every stop,Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own.There were tears and laughter,and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route,but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier.That’s what the postal service means to us.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了一位深受社区居民爱戴的邮递员Jim Johnson的工作经历和他退休时的感人故事,彰显了邮递员与社区之间的深厚情谊。
(　　)5.What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph
A.He’s open-minded.
B.He’s sharp-eyed.
C. He’s warm-hearted.
D.He’s strong-willed.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,Jim Johnson不仅送邮件,还知道所有孩子和他们宠物的名字,帮忙搬杂货、留意没锁的门、提供园艺方面的建议,还教小男孩们投曲线球的技巧等,这些都体现出他热心肠、乐于助人的特点。故选C。
(　　)6.What does the underlined word “disparaged” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Refused. B.Criticised.
C. Investigated. D.Suspended.
【答案】 B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词所在句可知,逗号前后是转折关系,后半句说对当地邮政服务的信任依然存在,那么前半句应该是说邮政服务经常被看不起或被批评。由此可知,画线词disparaged与criticised(批评)意思相近。故选B。
(　　)7.What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work
A.He drove Butch to its owner.
B.He sent presents to his friends.
C. He prepared a retirement party.
D.He said goodbye to the neighbours.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。第三段最后两句提到每到一站,Jim都会接受那些已经成为自己家人的人们的告别祝福。有泪水,有欢笑,有充满温暖回忆的拥抱。由此可知,Jim在工作的最后几天除了每天送货外,还向邻居们告别。故选D。
(　　)8.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A.To remember a respected mail carrier.
B.To record an unforgettable experience.
C. To raise funds for the postal service.
D.To call for harmony in the community.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。文章主要讲述了Jim Johnson这位邮递员在工作中热心帮助邻里,与大家建立了深厚感情,在他退休33年后,作者依然记得他,表达了对他的怀念。由此推知,作者写这篇文章的目的是纪念一位受人尊敬的邮递员。故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·湖南长沙三模)
How to Build Healthy Habits That Last
Developing healthy habits can feel challenging,but with the right approach,you can make positive changes that stick.Here are some practical tips to help you succeed.
1.　　　 When starting a new habit,aim for small,achievable goals.For example,instead of saying “I’ll exercise for an hour daily”,begin with 15-minute walks three times a week.This helps build confidence and makes the habit feel manageable.
Create reminders to keep you on track.Place your running shoes by the door or set phone alerts for water breaks.2.　　　 Visual cues work especially well because they serve as constant physical reminders of your commitment.
Track your progress.Keep a simple journal or use a habit-tracking app.Seeing your success recorded can be very motivating.3.　　　 Celebrate small victories like completing one week of your new routine.
Don’t be discouraged by occasional slip-ups.Everyone misses a day sometimes.4.　　　 What matters most is getting back on track the next day.Progress isn’t about being perfect,but about consistent effort.
Finally,connect your new habit to something you enjoy.If you dislike running but love music,create an upbeat playlist for your walks.5.　　　 This positive connection makes the habit more enjoyable and sustainable.
A.The key is to start with realistic expectations.
B.Healthy habits are only suitable for young people.
C.Pairing activities you love increases your chances of success.
D.Buying expensive exercise equipment will speed up your progress.
E.This gradual approach prevents you from feeling overwhelmed.
F.Remember that improvement matters more than perfection.
G.Scientific research shows habits form in exactly 21 days.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要就如何培养好习惯提出了一些建议。
1.【答案】 A
【解析】 根据设空处下文内容“When starting a new habit...and makes the habit feel manageable.”可知,本段主要建议通过设定可实现的目标来养成习惯。A项符合语境,故选A。
2.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据上文“Place your running shoes...for water breaks.”以及下文“Visual cues work especially well...your commitment.”可知,上文强调通过视觉提醒保持习惯,下文解释视觉提示为何有效,所以此处应说明这种方法的作用。E项符合语境,故选E。
3.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据上文“Track your progress.Keep a simple journal...be very motivating.”可知,上文说明记录自己的进步有激励作用。本句应表明好习惯的养成需要时间和耐心。G项符合语境,故选G。
4.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据上文“Don’t be discouraged by occasional slip-ups.Everyone misses a day sometimes.”可知,此处应承接上文,说明进步比追求完美更重要。F项符合语境,故选F。
5.【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“Finally,connect your new habit to something you enjoy.If you dislike...your walks.”可知,上文建议将习惯与爱好结合,此处应承接上文,说明这么做的好处。C项符合语境,故选C。
Ⅲ.语法填空
How to Become More Creative
Creativity is a skill that can be learnt.So,how can you become more creative
First of all,1.　　　 has been well accepted that looking for connections inspires creativity. Things or ideas that seem unrelated are like dots in isolation,and when 2.　　　　(connect),they can form different pictures.This can become much 3.　　　　 (easy) by acquiring good subject knowledge,developing a broad understanding of human experience,and keeping a note of things you have observed as well as ideas you 4.　　　　 (come) up with.The more dots you have,the more connections you are capable of making.Another means to improve creativity 5.　　　　(be) to work with others.You don’t have to be creative all on your own.As different people have different mindsets,skills and abilities,sharing ideas and combining their 6.　　　　(strength) would give rise to new perspectives,ideas and approaches,and ultimately lead to creative innovations.Last but not least,you must be ready to fight the fear of failure,7.　　　　 is often believed to be one of the biggest obstacles to creativity.
In order to be creative,you need to be willing to take risks.Creativity is about experimenting and 8.　　　　(explore).It is about trial and error.You need to accept that the process of innovation is 9.　　　　 journey in which there will be both right and wrong turns.As long as you can reflect on the mistakes and make corrections accordingly,taking wrong turns is nothing
10.　　　　(fear).
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要说明了如何激发创造力,完善自我,丰富自我。
1.【答案】 it
【解析】 考查固定句型。分析句子结构可知,此处表示“人们普遍认为……”,句型为it be well accepted that...,it作形式主语。故填it。
2.【答案】 connected
【解析】 考查状语从句的省略。分析句子结构可知,此处是when引导的时间状语从句的省略句,从句主语是they,即Things or ideas,与从句谓语动词connect之间是被动关系,从句主语与主句主语一致且从句含有be动词时,常省略从句的主语和be动词。故填connected。
3.【答案】 easier
【解析】 考查形容词的比较级。根据much以及句意可知,此处应用形容词的比较级形式作表语。故填easier。
4.【答案】 have come
【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据上文“you have observed as well as”可知,此处应用现在完成时,从句主语为you,助动词用have。故填have come。
5.【答案】 is
【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,陈述客观事实应用一般现在时,主语为Another means to improve creativity,谓语动词应用单数。故填is。
6.【答案】 strengths
【解析】 考查名词复数。分析句子结构可知,strength表示“优势”时,为可数名词,再根据空前的their可知,应用复数形式。故填strengths。
7.【答案】 which
【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,设空处引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词the fear of failure,指物,从句中缺少主语,应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
8.【答案】 exploring
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,设空处作介词about的宾语,且与前面的experimenting并列,应用动名词形式。故填exploring。
9.【答案】 a
【解析】 考查冠词。分析句子结构可知,此处为泛指且journey以辅音音素开头,应用不定冠词a。故填a。
10.【答案】 to fear
【解析】 考查动词不定式。分析句子结构可知,设空处修饰复合不定代词nothing,应用动词不定式作后置定语。故填to fear。选择性必修　第二册
Unit 1　Growing up
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·安徽合肥高三检测)
It was my birthday,and I was celebrating it as I had for years:Watching the annual Perseid meteor shower (流星雨).But this time,as the meteors flashed across the sky,I,a junior girl,began to question,“Could my lifelong love for astronomy be more than a hobby ”
I grew up in a small town,where even graduating from high school was not a given for many students.But I was driven to pursue my education,and like my best friend’s dad—a pharmacist (药剂师),one of the few professional role models in my neighbourhood, therefore,I chose to major in pharmacy,the science of preparing medicines,at the University of North Carolina.
The university was only a 3.5-hour drive away,but it felt across the universe.In the weeks since I began my pharmacy degree,I had met people with jobs and PhDs in different branches of science I had never considered—neuroscience,archaeology,and even astrophysics.Their passion and knowledge opened my eyes to worlds I had never imagined.As my birthday and the Perseid meteor shower approached,I was faced with a decision:Should I stick to my long-standing plans or take a step into the unknown
Ultimately,a solar eclipse (日食) helped me make my decision.As the Moon gradually shaded the Sun,the world darkened around me.The stillness of the water,the desperate calls of birds,and the fading sunset deeply moved me.I knew what I had to do.I dropped out of the pharmacy school to pursue previously unimagined options.
Facing years of challenges and growth,I worked odd jobs before earning a second degree in physics,starting a PhD in astronomy,and realised that the night sky’s vastness inspired me to overcome doubts and follow my dreams.As I approached the final year of my PhD,I realised that growing up with the night sky gave me a valuable gift.It gave me an insight into life:On the scale of our vast universe,our individual needs,desires,fears,and insecurities shrink to insignificance,bringing humanity together.It liberated me from allowing earthly worries,shame,or self-doubt to stand in the way of pursuing new dreams.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在主修药学学位的过程中,因对天文学的热爱和一次日食的经历,最终决定追随梦想,转而投身天文学的故事。
(　　)1.What motivated the author to major in pharmacy
A.Her ambition to become a doctor.
B.The encouragement of her friend.
C. Her childhood passion for pharmacy.
D.The influence of her best friend’s father.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But I was driven to...the University of North Carolina.”可知,作者选择药学专业是受到了她最好的朋友的父亲的影响。故选D。
(　　)2.How did the author’s experience at university shape her
A.It helped her stick to her belief.
B.It opened her mind to new ideas.
C. It enhanced her pharmacy study.
D.It developed her thinking abilities.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I had met people with jobs...I had never imagined”可知,进入大学后作者了解到更多的专业,而且从事这些不同专业的人的激情和知识开阔了作者的眼界。由此可知,大学的经历为作者打开了新思路。故选B。
(　　)3.What can we learn from the author’s understanding of life
A.Accepting insecurities helps us handle challenges.
B.Personal problems still matter in the vast universe.
C. It’s vital to pursue dreams despite personal challenges.
D.It is small and unimportant things that mean a lot to us.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的第一句以及最后一句可知,作者认为尽管面临个人挑战,但追求梦想是非常重要的。故选C。
(　　)4.Which of the following best describes the author
A.Caring and patient.
B.Modest and honest.
C. Generous and helpful.
D.Curious and determined.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In the weeks since...or take a step into the unknown ”可知,作者遇到了从事不同科学分支工作的人,这些经历开阔了她的眼界,体现了她对新知识和新领域的探索欲,且作者在生日时观看一年一度的英仙座流星雨,并开始思考自己对天文学的热爱是否可以超越爱好,这显示了她对宇宙的好奇心;再结合最后一段第一句可知,作者意识到夜空的广袤激励她克服疑虑、追随梦想,这表明了她在追逐梦想道路上的坚定不移。综合以上信息可知,作者是一个好奇心强且意志坚定的人。故选D。
B
When I was a child,the new year’s activity for my family was making dumplings,but it’s been years since I last experienced the uniquely carefree comfort and connection I felt during those moments.My family has changed a lot,and gatherings like these simply don’t come together with the same ease as they once did.
This year,I came home in the evening to a dark house with pieces missing.I noticed things that I wouldn’t have noticed before,like how my family slept earlier and got up later and how my dog had more trouble jumping up on my bed.After all,it’s easier to become blind to its subtle changes when you occupy it virtually every day of the year,and much harder when you must be exposed to months of accumulated changes all at once.
Personally,the most precious childhood privilege is not the free extra snacks from flight attendants,but the privilege of thinking of the people and relationships around you with a sense of permanence.I mean this in the sense that it escaped my eight-year-old brain to think about how my parents were aging as I did or about the sacrifices they made for me until suddenly,I was an adult as they were.
I’ll turn 20 in a couple of months,so I’ve been seized with a feeling of adulthood,which feels far stronger than the transition into legal adulthood at 18 ever felt.It seems as if the “teen” part of “19” keeps me attached to the same category as the one my newly 13-year-old self occupied, carrying with it a certain comfort in the social allowances made for the immaturity inherent (固有的) to youth.But marching into 20 is different.
I’d so desperately wanted to move away and get a taste of independence upon starting college,but now I know that such freedom comes with loss and responsibility.Now I start to understand the governance of a circularity (循环性) inherent to our lives and have a newfound appreciation for the things that remain the same.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者对于步入成年阶段的思考。
(　　)5.What does the underlined word “subtle” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Obvious. B.Sudden.
C. Unusual. D.Unnoticeable.
【答案】 D
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词上文“This year,I came home...jumping up on my bed.”以及后文“changes when you occupy it...all at once”可知,作者今年回家后突然注意到一些不同的事情,以前没有注意到是因为每天都住在这里,变化不明显。由此可推知,画线词意为“不明显的”。故选D。
(　　)6.Which of the following might the author agree with when he was eight
A.Everything would be the same.
B.His parents were becoming old.
C. Free extra snacks were common.
D.His parents had done a lot to him.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,作者8岁时认为一切都会是一样的。故选A。
(　　)7.In what way are 20-year-olds different according to the author
A.Physical maturity.
B.The social expectation.
C. The loss of freedom.
D.The shift into legal adulthood.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段内容可知,在作者看来,20岁的人社会期望不同。故选B。
(　　)8.What can be the best title of the passage
A.A Newfound Appreciation for Life
B.The Difference between Teens and Adults
C. My Passing Memories of Childhood
D.My Reflection on the Switch into Adulthood
【答案】 D
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据最后一段内容并结合文章主要讲述了作者对于步入成年阶段的思考可知,D项最适合作本文标题。故选D。
C
(2025·全国九省10月联考)
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus taught that you can’t step into the same river twice,for you aren’t the same person at each visit,and the water is ever flowing.It is a powerful way to represent the reality that everything is always changing.
Yet so many of us have difficulty adapting to change.We deny it,resist it or attempt to control it,the result of which is almost always some combination of stress,anxiety and burnout.
It doesn’t have to be that way.No doubt,change can,and often does,hurt.But with the right mindset,it can also be a force for growth.It’s not as if we have any choice in the matter.Like it or not,life is change.We’d be wise to shift our position from useless resistance to being in conversation with change instead.
A concept called allostasis can help.Developed in the late 1980s by Peter Sterling and Joseph Eyer,allostasis is defined as “stability through change”.In other words,the way to stay stable through the process of change is by changing,at least to some extent.
From neuroscience to pain science and psychology,allostasis has become the standard model for understanding change in the scientific community.The brain is at its best when it is constantly making new connections.Overcoming pain,be it physical or psychological,is not about resistance (which often worsens the experience) or trying to get back to where you were before a distressing event or situation.It’s about balancing acceptance with problem-solving and moving forward to a new normal.
Yet this concept is still little known to ordinary people and it is time to start practising it now.Over the past few years,the river of change has been flowing mercilessly,and it shows no signs of letting up.Hardly a decade after the widespread adoption of social media,a new technology that may be far more powerful,artificial intelligence,is being widely used.
It’s like what our friend Heraclitus advised:Take part in change by focusing on what we can control and trying to let go of what we can’t.Our ability to work with these changes is directly related to our life satisfaction.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文。生命中唯一不变的就是变化。作者认为我们要学会适应无法改变的变化,积极地在变化中成长。
(　　)9.What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph
A.We could have a right mindset.
B.Philosophy exists everywhere.
C. Some people are wiser than others.
D.Change is unavoidable in life.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,一切都在变化,变化是不可避免的。故选D。
(　　)10.How should we deal with changes according to the author
A.Ignore them.
B.Participate in them.
C. Fight against them.
D.Put them under control.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句及最后一段第一句可知,作者认为应对变化比较可行的态度是积极参与到变化中来。故选B。
(　　)11.What does the underlined phrase “letting up” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A.Slowing down.
B.Setting off.
C. Marching on.
D.Pulling in.
【答案】 A
【解析】 猜测短语题。根据画线短语后一句可推断,事物的变化还没有放慢的迹象,故画线短语意为“减缓,放慢”。故选A。
(　　)12.What is the best title for the text
A.Why Can’t We Adapt to Changes in Life
B.How Can We Increase Our Life Satisfaction
C. Let’s Transform Our Relationship with Change
D.Try to Help the Public to Understand Allostasis
【答案】 C
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文,特别是第三段及第四段可知,作者希望我们能改变心态去适应无法改变的变化,并积极地在变化中成长。C项适合作文章标题。故选C。
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·山西晋城二模)
In 2020,when Angela was just 10 years old,she entered her first piano competition.On the day of the 　1　,each participant had to go on stage one by one and 　2　 their piece.At first,Angela was excited.But when she was next up to play,　3　 began to flood her mind.
“What if I play the wrong notes What if I forget the notes What if I just 　4　 ” Angela remembered thinking.
As these doubts 　5　 through her mind,Angela watched another girl perform.Once the girl finished,she walked off the stage to where Angela was waiting and did something 　6　.
“She 　7　 me and smiled with a thumbs-up,” Angela said.“Her smile made me think that the stage is just 　8　 for me.Most importantly,that smile made me feel 　9　 that today I can perform on the stage.”
Angela walked to the piano and performed her piece.When she 　10　,she saw her 　11　 clapping for her.The show of her 　12　 has stuck with Angela over the years.
“That day,she gave me the courage to 　13　 the stage,” Angela said.“Her kind smile remained in my 　14　 for years.And I still take that smile as a 　15　 gift.”
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了Angela在一次钢琴比赛中因一位陌生女孩的微笑而获得勇气,最终克服紧张并成功表演的故事。
(　　)1.A.celebration B.event
C. ceremony D.test
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文的“In 2020,when Angela...her first piano competition.”可知,年仅10岁的Angela参加了她的第一次钢琴比赛(event)。故选B。
(　　)2.A.read B.recite
C. write D.perform
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据语境和下文的“As these doubts...watched another girl perform.”可知,此处指的是参赛者登台表演(perform)他们的曲目。故选D。
(　　)3.A.doubts B.pictures
C. fantasies D.clouds
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“What if...the notes ”以及“As these doubts 　5　 through her mind”可知,Angela的脑海中充满疑虑(doubts)。故选A。
(　　)4.A.fall down B.walk away
C. mess up D.set off
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文的“What if...the notes ”可知,当轮到Angela表演时,她担心自己会弹错音符,忘掉谱子。由此可知,Angela担心自己会搞砸(mess up)这次表演。故选C。
(　　)5.A.raced B.pulled
C. wandered D.saw
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据语境可知,此处指的是这些疑虑在她的脑海中快速闪现,race through one’s mind表示“在脑海中一闪而过”。故选A。
(　　)6.A.annoying B.funny
C. unexpected D.wise
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文的“She 　7　 me and smiled with a thumbs-up”可知,女孩表演结束后走下舞台,微笑着向Angela竖起了大拇指。由此可知,这一行为是意想不到的(unexpected)。故选C。
(　　)7.A.relied on B.looked at
C. laughed at D.stepped on
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文的“and smiled with a thumbs-up”可知,那个女孩微笑着竖起了大拇指。由此可推断,此处指的是女孩看着(looked at)Angela,符合语境。故选B。
(　　)8.A.unsafe B.certain
C. unlucky D.right
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文的“Most importantly,that smile...on the stage.”可知,那个微笑让Angela觉得这个舞台是为自己准备的,所以此处right(合适的)符合语境。故选D。
(　　)9.A.confident B.scared
C. amused D.uncomfortable
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文的“Her smile made me think that the stage is just 　8　 for me.”可知,此处指的是那个女孩的微笑让她感到自信(confident)。故选A。
(　　)10.A.started B.finished
C. agreed D.disappeared
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文的“Angela walked to the piano and performed her piece.”以及下文的“clapping for her”可推断,此处指的是Angela上台表演完成(finished)后,那个女孩为她鼓掌。故选B。
(　　)11.A.friend B.conductor
C. competitor D.coach
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文的“each participant had to go on stage one by one and 　2　 their piece”可知,参赛者要逐一登台表演。由此可知,这位女孩是另一位参赛者(competitor)。故选C。
(　　)12.A.cruelty B.patience
C. cooperation D.kindness
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据语境可知,那个女孩表现出的善意(kindness)多年来一直留在Angela心中。故选D。
(　　)13.A.design B.face
C. leave D.decorate
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据语境可知,此处指的是面对(face)舞台的勇气。故选B。
(　　)14.A.memory B.account
C. bank D.home
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据语境可知,此处指的是女孩的友善微笑多年来一直留存在Angela的记忆(memory)中。故选A。
(　　)15.A.formal B.cheap
C. precious D.selfish
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据语境可知,那个微笑对Angela来说是珍贵的(precious)礼物。故选C。

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