专题08 阅读表达10篇
（2023下·北京大兴·高一统考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。
Do you have trouble finishing your work within a given time Do you find yourself having to scramble (艰难完成) through your work because time is running out It is important to manage your time properly.
First, you should write down your tasks on paper. This is to make sure that you do not miss any of them. Having them written down somewhere ensures that you will get the task completed even if you forget about it. Of course, you need to make sure that the task list is always within your sight. Make sure you have a clear view of your tasks. You can write them down in a diary.
After you have written down your tasks, it is time to plan your action. Which tasks need not be completed as urgently How much time are you going to give each task I suggest that you complete the urgent tasks first, but at the same time, be sure to include some time to take breaks in between. The breaks ensure that you have a moment to run away from stress until you return to continue from where you left off.
Above all, however, don’t procrastinate because it is your number one enemy. Procrastination can also mean that you will not be focused when you do your work. Time is valuable, so do not waste it by procrastinating. Focus on completing the task and get it over once and for all.
1．Where can you write your tasks down
2．Why should we take breaks between tasks
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Our biggest enemy when we manage our time properly is that we will not be focused.
4．Do you think it is important to manage your time properly Why or why not (About 40 words)
【答案】1．On paper. 2．Because we can have a moment to run away from stress. 3．Our biggest enemy when we manage our time properly is that we will not be focused. Our biggest enemy is procrastination. 4．Yes, I do. Because time is precious and limited, managing our time properly can improve our efficiency, improve our quality of life and increase our productivity and contribute to our success.
【导语】本文是说明文。文章讲述了如何合理的安排自己的时间，在给定的时间内完成工作。给了我们三点建议，首先列一张任务清单，并确保这张清单在自己的视野范围之内；其次完成紧要任务后给自己一个放松的时间；最后不要因为拖延而浪费时间。
1．考查细节理解。根据第二段“First, you should write down your tasks on paper. (首先，你应该把你的任务写在纸上。)”可知，可以在纸上写下任务。故填On paper。
2．考查推理判断。根据第三段“I suggest that you complete the urgent tasks first, but at the same time, be sure to include some time to take breaks in between. The breaks ensure that you have a moment to run away from stress until you return to continue from where you left off. (我建议你先完成紧急的任务，但与此同时，一定要留出一些休息的时间。休息确保你有时间逃离压力，直到你回到你离开的地方继续。)可知，任务之间要休息一下是因为这样做我们可以有时间逃离压力。故填Because we can have a moment to run away from stress。
3．考查细节理解。根据最后一段“Above all, however, don’t procrastinate because it is your number one enemy. (但最重要的是，不要拖延，因为拖延是你的头号敌人。)可知，最大的敌人是拖延而不是没有关注，因此we will not be focused错误。故填Our biggest enemy when we manage our time properly is that we will not be focused. Because our biggest enemy is procrastination。
4．开放回答题。答案不唯一， 表述合理恰当即可，例如我认为合理管理时间很重要，因为时间很宝贵也很有限，合理管理时间能提高我们的效率，增加我们的生产力，提高我们的生活质量，更有助于我们获得成功。故填Yes, I think so. Because time is precious and limited, managing our time properly can improve our efficiency, improve our quality of life and increase our productivity and contribute to our success。
（2023上·北京·高一北京市第六十六中学校考期中）阅读表达
Traci Ruble, a psychotherapist (心理治疗师), felt worried that people today were experiencing loneliness and a shortage of personal connections. She understood that with busy lives and challenging jobs, people were unable to make these connections.
So on a spring day in 2015, Ruble and a small number of volunteers set up chairs on sidewalks in 12 locations around San Francisco, California and invited people passing by to sit for a few minutes and chat. This was the beginning of Sidewalk Talk, an organization whose mission is to create public spaces of connections where the people are.
Today, the organization has more than 4,000 volunteers in 40 cities. Around 25 percent of the volunteers are licensed therapists (持证治疗师).They come from different backgrounds and are a mixed group. Volunteers receive training from the organization.
Listening activities are held several times a month along with other organizations. In San Francisco, Sidewalk Talk partners with Lava Mae, a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that brings mobile showers to homeless people.
Sidewalk Talk gives people a chance to speak and be listened to but it is not therapy, according to Ruble. “I’m not interacting as a therapist out there. I’m not there to solve someone’s problems,” she said. “I’m there to practice being human.”
Ruble stressed that therapy is one-sided and that therapists are taught to avoid self-disclosure (自我表露) but by “being human” she could carry out interactions by sharing her own life and showing empathy (同感) with the people she talks with.
According to a report, 31 percent of all Americans experience serious loneliness, including 61 percent of young adults. To fix that, rebuilding community relationships is very important. While listening activities will not solve the loneliness problem, these chats could help someone have a brighter day. Knowing that there are empathetic people who are willing to fully listen and share your feelings could make all the difference to a lonely person.
5．What is Traci Ruble’s worry about people nowadays
6．Why was Sidewalk Talk set up
7．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
In Ruble’s opinion, Sidewalk Talk gives people a chance to talk with therapists who can give them special treatment and solve their problems.
8．In addition to rebuilding community relationships, what do you think are some other ways to solve the loneliness problem (About 40 words)
【答案】5．People were experiencing loneliness and a shortage of personal connections. 6．To create public spaces of connections where the people gather. 7．In Ruble’s opinion, Sidewalk Talk gives people a chance to talk with therapists who can give them special treatment and solve their problems.
The reason is that while Sidewalk Talk may give people a chance to talk, Ruble says it is not therapy and she is not there to solve someone’s problems. Volunteers are there to practice being human and to listen and empathize with those they talk with, not to provide special treatment. 8．To solve the loneliness problem, we can establish more social groups and activities to encourage people to interact and communicate with each other. This can help people feel more connected and reduce their sense of isolation.
【导语】本文为一篇报道。文章主要报道了一名心理治疗师建立了一个名为“Sidewalk Talk”的组织，该组织在人们聚集的地方创造公共空间，从而给人们提供了一个说话和被倾听的机会。
5．考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“Traci Ruble, a psychotherapist(心理治疗师), felt worried that people today were experiencing loneliness and a shortage of personal connections. She understood that with busy lives and challenging jobs, people were unable to make these connections.(心理治疗师Traci Ruble担心，今天的人们正在感到孤独，缺乏人际关系。她明白，忙碌的生活和富有挑战性的工作，人们无法建立这些联系)”可知，Traci Ruble担心如今的人感到孤独，缺乏人际关系。故答案为People were experiencing loneliness and a shortage of personal connections.
6．考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“Traci Ruble, a psychotherapist(心理治疗师), felt worried that people today were experiencing loneliness and a shortage of personal connections. She understood that with busy lives and challenging jobs, people were unable to make these connections.(心理治疗师Traci Ruble担心，今天的人们正在感到孤独，缺乏人际关系。她明白，忙碌的生活和富有挑战性的工作，人们无法建立这些联系。)”可知，现在的人们正在感到孤独，缺乏人际关系，忙碌的生活和富有挑战性的工作让人们无法建立这些联系。再根据文章第二段“So on a spring day in 2015, Ruble and a small number of volunteers set up chairs on sidewalks in 12 locations around San Francisco, California and invited people passing by to sit for a few minutes and chat. This was the beginning of Sidewalk Talk, an organization whose mission is to create public spaces of connections where the people are.(因此，在2015年春天的一天，Ruble和少数志愿者在加利福尼亚州旧金山周围的12个地点的人行道上放置了椅子，并邀请路过的人坐下来聊几分钟。这就是“Sidewalk Talk”的开始，这个组织的使命是在人们聚集的地方创造公共空间)”，可知，Sidewalk Talk的开创是为了创造公共空间，供人们聊天，从而解决人们感到孤独、缺乏人际关系的问题。故答案为To create public spaces of connections where the people gather.
7．考查细节理解。根据文章第五段“Sidewalk Talk gives people a chance to speak and be listened to but it is not therapy, according to Ruble. “I’m not interacting as a therapist out there. I’m not there to solve someone’s problems,” she said. “I’m there to practice being human.”(Ruble说，“Sidewalk Talk”给人们提供了一个说话和被倾听的机会，但这不是治疗。“我不是在以治疗师的身份进行互动。我不是去解决别人的问题，我是来练习做人的。”她说。)”以及第六段“Ruble stressed that therapy is one-sided and that therapists are taught to avoid self-disclosure(自我表露)but by “being human” she could carry out interactions by sharing her own life and showing empathy(同感)with the people she talks with. (Ruble强调，治疗是片面的，治疗师被教导要避免自我表露，但通过“同为人”，她可以通过分享自己的生活和对她谈话的人表现出同情来进行互动。)”可知，在Ruble看来，Sidewalk Talk是为人们提供了一个机会让人们可以说话和被倾听，是一种互动而不是去解决问题。故答案为In Ruble’s opinion, Sidewalk Talk gives people a chance to talk with therapists who can give them special treatment and solve their problems. The reason is that while Sidewalk Talk may give people a chance to talk, Ruble says it is not therapy and she is not there to solve someone’s problems. Volunteers are there to practice being human and to listen and empathize with those they talk with, not to provide special treatment.
8．开放题。要求考生谈谈如何解决孤独问题，考生言之有理即可。参考答案为To solve the loneliness problem, we can establish more social groups and activities to encourage people to interact and communicate with each other. This can help people feel more connected and reduce their sense of isolation.
（2023上·北京·高一北京市第五十中学校考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
We often hear about the negative aspects of anxiety, but could there be any advantages or benefits that come from living with anxiety Anxiety is a feeling that is often characterized by intense fear and worry.
Many individuals with anxiety describe it as a feeling of nervousness and fear that can be distracting and all-consuming. It is typically experienced on many levels, affecting one’s emotions and leading to uncomfortable physical sensations, and negative thoughts. However, have you ever considered some of the possible positive effects that may come with having anxiety Scientists have learned that some degree of stress or anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Good stress, something now referred to as eustress, keeps us motivated and excited about life. It appears that some degree of anxiety may have similar “silver linings”.
Anxiety may be just the warning sign you need to bring awareness to your current situation and make some necessary changes in your life. For example, you may find that you have a friendship that is no longer working, or perhaps your job is causing a great deal of stress. Your anxiety can be difficult to manage, but exploring and coping with your anxiety can be a real opportunity for self-growth.
Anxiety may help you feel more motivated and prepared when faced with challenges. Research has shown that students and athletes who experienced some anxiety actually performed better on tests or in competitive sports. For instance, perhaps your anxiety assists you in putting extra effort into work or personal tasks, making a good impression, or moving towards your goals.
People who have dealt with anxiety may be more sympathetic and understanding to the problems that others face. Having gone through personal struggles yourself, you may be more sensitive, loving, and accepting when friends and family members are dealing with personal challenges.
Even though there can be some potential benefits to experiencing anxiety, it is worthwhile to point that it can also become a real challenge to many aspects of your life. If anxiety is preventing you from living the life you desire, then it may be time to get professional help.
9．What is anxiety according to the passage
10．Why can students with some anxiety perform better on tests
11．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Since there can be some potential benefits to experiencing anxiety, people should work hard to beat it, whatever anxiety they meet.
12．How will you deal with anxiety in your life (In about 40 words)
【答案】9．Anxiety is a feeling that is often characterized by intense fear and worry. 10．Anxiety may help you feel more motivated and prepared when faced with challenges. 11．If anxiety is indeed preventing you from living the life you desire, then it may be time to get professional help. 12．In our daily life we can deal with anxiety by accommodating more or removing the volume that was creating the most pressure. For example, when I feel anxious, I will go running to release the pressure in this way.
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了焦虑的一些症状以及对人正反面的影响。
9．考查细节理解。根据第一段中“Anxiety is a feeling that is often characterized by intense fear and worry.”（焦虑是一种通常以强烈的恐惧和担心为特征的感觉）可知，焦虑是一种以强烈的恐惧和担心为特征的感觉。故答案为Anxiety is a feeling that is often characterized by intense fear and worry.
10．考查细节理解。根据第四段中“Anxiety may help you feel more motivated and prepared when faced with challenges.”（焦虑可以帮助你在面对挑战时更有动力和准备）可知，有些焦虑的学生在考试中表现得更好是因为焦虑焦虑可以帮助你在面对挑战时更有动力和准备。故答案为Anxiety may help you feel more motivated and prepared when faced with challenges.
11．考查推理判断。根据最后一段“Even though there can be some potential benefits to experiencing anxiety, it is worthwhile to point that it can also become a real challenge to many aspects of your life. If anxiety is preventing you from living the life you desire, then it may be time to get professional help.”（尽管经历焦虑可能有一些潜在的好处，但值得指出的是，它也可能成为你生活中许多方面的真正挑战。如果焦虑让你无法过上想要的生活，那么也许是时候寻求专业帮助了。）可知，错误部分为“people should work hard to beat it, whatever anxiety they meet.”，因为如果焦虑真的让你无法过上想要的生活，那么也许是时候寻求专业帮助了，并不是不管遇到什么焦虑，都应该努力战胜它。故答案为If anxiety is indeed preventing you from living the life you desire, then it may be time to get professional help.
12．考查主观评价。根据题干：你将如何处理生活中的焦虑？可回答：在我们的日常生活中，我们可以通过容纳更多或移除产生最大压力的体积来处理焦虑。例如，当我感到焦虑的时候，我会去跑步，用这种方式来释放压力。故答案为In our daily life we can deal with anxiety by accommodating more or removing the volume that was creating the most pressure. For example, when I feel anxious, I will go running to release the pressure in this way.
（2023上·北京·高一校考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
Stress
It is commonly believed that only rich middle-aged businessmen suffer from stress. In fact anyone may become ill as a result of stress . If they experience a lot of worry over a long period and their health is not especially good.
Stress can be a friend or an enemy: it can warn you that you are under too much pressure and should change your way of life. It can kill you if you don’t notice the warning signals.
Doctors agree that it is probably the biggest single cause of illness in the Western world. When we are very frightened and worried，our bodies produce certain chemicals to help us fight what is troubling us. Unfortunately, these chemicals produce the energy needed to run away fast from an object of fear, and in modern life that’s often impossible. If we don’t use up these chemicals, or if we produce too many of them, they may actually harm us.
The parts of the body that are most affected by stress are the stomach, heart, skin, head and back. Stress can cause car accidents, heart attacks, and alcoholism, and may even drive people to suicide.
Our living and working conditions may put us under stress. Overcrowding in large cities, traffic jams, competition for jobs, worry about the future, any big changes in our lives, may cause stress. Some British doctors have pointed out that one of Britain’s worst waves of influenza happened soon after the new coins came into use. Also if you have changed jobs or moved house in recent months you are more likely to fall ill than if you haven’t. And more people commit suicide in times of inflation.
As with all illnesses, prevention is better than cure. If you find you can’t relax, it is a sign of danger. “When you’re taking work home, when you can’t enjoy an evening with friends, when you haven’t time for outdoor exercise —that is the time to stop and ask yourself whether your present life really suits you.” Says one family doctor. Then it’s time to join a relaxation class, or take up dancing, painting or gardening.”
13．What often leads to people’s illness in western countries according to the passage
14．Some British doctors have pointed out that one of Britain’s worst waves of influenza happened soon after the new coins came into use. Why is this example given
15．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Finding cure is the most important thing to any illnesses.
16．What tips do you give to let out stress when we face challenge
【答案】13．Stress. 14．To show that big changes in life may cause stress. 15．Finding cure is the most important thing to any illnesses. Because not every disease has a cure, preventing illness is more important than curing it. 16．Exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your physical and mental health. Or spending time with friends and family can help you reduce stress and anxiety, and provide you with emotional support.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了压力、其原因和有害影响，并提供了一些应对压力的建议。
13．考查细节理解。根据第一段“In fact anyone may become ill as a result of stress. (事实上，任何人都可能因为压力而生病。)”和第三段“Doctors agree that it is probably the biggest single cause of illness in the Western world. (医生们一致认为，这可能是西方世界最大的单一致病原因。)”可知，在西方国家，压力可能是导致人们生病的最大的单一原因。故答案为Stress.
14．考查细节理解。根据第五段“Our living and working conditions may put us under stress. Overcrowding in large cities, traffic jams, competition for jobs, worry about the future, any big changes in our lives, may cause stress. (我们的生活和工作条件可能使我们处于压力之下。大城市的过度拥挤，交通堵塞，工作竞争，对未来的担忧，我们生活中的任何重大变化，都可能导致压力。)”可知，作者给出这个例子是为了说明我们生活中的重大变化可能会导致压力。故答案为To show that big changes in life may cause stress.
15．考查细节理解。根据最后一段“As with all illnesses, prevention is better than cure. (和所有疾病一样，预防胜于治疗。)”可知，对于所有疾病来说，预防比治疗更重要，因为并非所有疾病都是找到治疗方法。故答案为Finding cure is the most important thing to any illnesses. Because not every disease has a cure, preventing illness is more important than curing it.
16．开放题。要求考生写出当我们面临挑战时的减压建议，言之有理即可。参考答案为Exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your physical and mental health. Or spending time with friends and family can help you reduce stress and anxiety, and provide you with emotional support.
（2023下·北京大兴·高一北京市第三十五中学统考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。
The musician Moby once said, “Music has no form whatsoever — all it is air moving just a little bit differently. It’s the only art form that you can’t touch.” It is true that we cannot touch music, but that does not mean that music is an invisible art form. There is, in fact, a way to “see” music.
How can we see music Neuroscientists, people study the human brain, use MRI machines (magnetic resonance imaging machines) to look inside the brain. These tools let them see what actually happens in the brain when people are doing things. For example, the tools let them see the neurons (神经细胞), or brain cells that are in use when people are listening to music. Computer screens linked to MRIs show neurons lighting up when they are in use. And when people listen to music, neurons light up in many parts of the brain.
Neuroscientists have discovered that it isn’t necessary to hear music for the neurons to light up. Even when you just think about a song, these neurons light up. In addition, the same neural activity in the same part of the brain happens when people experience other pleasurable activities. For example, some of the same neurons light up when we eat something delicious or hug a loved one. This is because these neurons are in the areas of the brain that reward us by making us feel good. Negative feelings such as fear or anxiety make neurons in a different area light up. However, when an anxious or frightened person listens to pleasurable music, these neurons stop lighting up.
Now that neuroscientists can “see” the, effects of music on the brain, they want to know what the benefits of music are. It turns out there are many benefits. Neuroscientists have discovered that music can help memory and may keep our brain young. Recent studies show that an elderly musician often has a better visual memory than an elderly non-musician. For example, elderly musicians are better at memorizing a written list of words than their non-musician peers.
Why does music have so many benefits The answer may be because it uses so many different parts of the brain. According to neuroscientists, using many parts of the brain at one time gives your brain a good “workout.” In fact, one of the best brain “works” is to read music and play a musical instrument at the same time. Reading music while playing an instrument is a challenging task. It uses more parts of the brain simultaneously than most other activities and requires excellent coordination (协调性). It involves both physical movement and mental activity, much like playing a sport such as soccer.
So, although Moby is completely correct that we cannot touch music, it is possible to “see” the effect of music on our brains. There is still a lot to learn about the effects of music on our brains. However, there is no doubt that scientists have shown that music is an extremely powerful art form with many positive effects.
17．How do MRIs help people “see” music
18．Why did the author mention the elderly musician in paragraph 4
19．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Pleasurable activities and negative feelings activate neurons in the same part of the brain, but in a different way.
20．Now that you know the many benefits of music, how do you think, music may be able to help you solve your problems in your life (in about 40 words)
【答案】17．Computer screens linked to MRIs show neurons lighting up when they are in use. And when people listen to music, neurons light up in many parts of the brain. 18．To support the idea that music can help memory and keep our brain young. 19．Pleasurable activities and negative feelings activate neurons in the same part of the brain, but in a different way.
According to the article, negative feelings make neurons in different area light up. 20．言之有理即可。Music plays an important part in my life. Whenever I go through hard times and feel discouraged, lisening to music always gives me hope and strength， and brings me relief and a sense of satisfaction。
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了神经科学家使用核磁共振成像机来观察音乐对大脑的影响，以及音乐对人类有诸多益处的原因。
17．考查细节理解。根据第二段“How can we see music Neuroscientists, people study the human brain, use MRI machines (magnetic resonance imaging machines) to look inside the brain. These tools let them see what actually happens in the brain when people are doing things. For example, the tools let them see the neurons (神经细胞), or brain cells that are in use when people are listening to music. Computer screens linked to MRIs show neurons lighting up when they are in use. And when people listen to music, neurons light up in many parts of the brain.(我们怎么能看到音乐？神经科学家，研究人类大脑的人，使用核磁共振成像机来观察大脑内部。这些工具让他们看到人们在做事时大脑里到底发生了什么。例如，这些工具可以让他们看到人们听音乐时正在使用的神经元或脑细胞。与核磁共振成像相连的电脑屏幕显示，当神经元被使用时，它们会发光。当人们听音乐时，大脑许多部位的神经元都会亮起来。)”可知，通过与核磁共振成像相连的电脑屏幕人们能够“看到”音乐，与核磁共振成像相连的电脑屏幕显示，当神经元被使用时，它们会发光；当人们听音乐时，大脑许多部位的神经元都会亮起来。故答案为Computer screens linked to MRIs show neurons lighting up when they are in use. And when people listen to music, neurons light up in many parts of the brain.
18．考查推理判断。根据第四段中“Neuroscientists have discovered that music can help memory and may keep our brain young. Recent studies show that an elderly musician often has a better visual memory than an elderly non-musician. For example, elderly musicians are better at memorizing a written list of words than their non-musician peers.(既然神经科学家可以“看到”音乐对大脑的影响，他们想知道音乐的好处是什么。事实证明，这样做有很多好处。神经科学家发现，音乐可以帮助记忆，让我们的大脑保持年轻。最近的研究表明，一个年老的音乐家通常比一个年老的非音乐家有更好的视觉记忆。例如，年长的音乐家比非音乐家的同龄人更擅长记忆书面单词列表。)”可知，文中提到了年老的音乐家是为了支持文中所阐述的“music can help memory and may keep our brain young(音乐可以帮助记忆和保持大脑年轻)”这一观点。故答案为To support the idea that music can help memory and keep our brain young.
19．考查细节理解。根据第三段中“In addition, the same neural activity in the same part of the brain happens when people experience other pleasurable activities. For example, some of the same neurons light up when we eat something delicious or hug a loved one. This is because these neurons are in the areas of the brain that reward us by making us feel good. Negative feelings such as fear or anxiety make neurons in a different area light up. However, when an anxious or frightened person listens to pleasurable music, these neurons stop lighting up.(此外，当人们经历其他愉快的活动时，大脑的同一部分也会发生相同的神经活动。例如，当我们吃美味的东西或拥抱所爱的人时，一些相同的神经元会被激活。这是因为这些神经元位于大脑中通过让我们感觉良好来奖励我们的区域。恐惧或焦虑等负面情绪会让另一个区域的神经元兴奋起来。然而，当一个焦虑或害怕的人听愉快的音乐时，这些神经元就会停止发光。)”可知，当人们经历愉快的活动时，一些相同的神经元会被激活，而负面情绪会让另一个区域的神经元兴奋起来。故答案为：Pleasurable activities and negative feelings activate neurons in the same part of the brain, but in a different way. According to the article, negative feelings make neurons in different area light up.
20．开放性试题，言之有理即可。根据题干“现在你知道了音乐的许多好处，对于音乐可能会帮助你解决你生活中的问题，你是怎么想的”可知，此处可以举例说明音乐在生活中的重性，故答案为：Music plays an important part in my life. Whenever I go through hard times and feel discouraged, lisening to music always gives me hope and strength, and brings me relief and a sense of satisfaction。
（2023下·北京·高一北京师大附中校考期中）阅读表达
The word “spiritual” comes from the Latin spiritus, which means “breath.” Originally, that which was spiritual was simply that which was breathtaking. From this perspective, a spiritual experience is anything that is awe-inspiring. People of all religions—or none at all—can equally experience such awe-inspiring events. Spirituality doesn’t rely on a set system of teachings or beliefs; it is merely the joy of being present in the moment and experiencing the awe (敬畏) and wonder of living.
Definitions of ecospirituality include “an expression of the spiritual connection between human beings and the environment” and “understanding the interrelationships between all living beings on earth and recognizing their interdependency while appreciating their value for maintaining ecobalance.” Others feel ecospirituality is the connectedness between the science of ecology and spirituality. Put simply, it is the personal experience of spirituality in nature. Although definitions may vary, all point to a sense of oneness with nature, and address our basic need for reconnecting with the environment.
Although there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to ecospirituality, there are a few common concepts throughout the practice. Things like feeling connected with the universe, knowing the risks involved in creating an imbalance in the ecosystem, protecting nature—and most importantly—sensing a feeling of “awe” in learning about our environment and ecosystem are all included in ecospirituality. Embracing a way of life that honors all living beings on our planet is what ecospirituality involves.
At this point, you’re probably wondering what you can do to integrate ecospirituality into your life. And the answer is simple! Start with a daily gratitude practice, focusing on what you are grateful for in nature every day. This simple exercise will not only positively benefit your outlook on life, but it will also motivate you to take actionable steps in preserving Earth’s many gifts.
Once you have a solid gratitude practice in place, consider spending more time in nature. Studies show that something as simple as taking a mindful walk outdoors can reduce stress and overthinking. And remember to be mindful while participating in nature! The key to ecospirituality is to let our beautiful planet take your breath away. And how can you do that if you don’t stop to smell the roses
21．What is spirituality
22．How does a daily gratitude practice affect people
23．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Ecospirituality involves various aspects such as experiencing a sense of connection with the universe and ignoring the risks of creating an imbalance in the ecosystem.
24．What else can you do in daily life to better connect with nature (In about 40 words)
【答案】21．Spirituality is the joy of being present and experiencing the awe and wonder of living. 22．A daily gratitude practice will positively benefit people’s outlook on life and motivate people to protect the Earth’s many gifts. 23．Ecospirituality involves various aspects such as experiencing a sense of connection with the universe and ignoring the risks of creating an imbalance in the ecosystem. Because Ecospirituality involves experiencing a sense of connection with the universe and knowing the risks of creating an imbalance in the ecosystem. 24．We can take care of abandoned animals, because they are also a part of this world and have the right to exist. Besides, we can remove marks human carved in some scenic spots, because these spots are natural heritage and we should appreciate them in awe rather than doing harm to them.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是对生态灵性的理解以及如何将生态灵性融入生活中。
21．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“Spirituality doesn’t rely on a set system of teachings or beliefs; it is merely the joy of being present in the moment and experiencing the awe(敬畏)and wonder of living.(灵性不依赖于一套教义或信仰体系;它只是活在当下的快乐，体验生活的敬畏和奇妙)”可知，灵性指的是活在当下的快乐以及体验生活的敬畏和奇迹。故答案是Spirituality is the joy of being present and experiencing the awe and wonder of living.
22．考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的“This simple exercise will not only positively benefit your outlook on life, but it will also motivate you to take actionable steps in preserving Earth’s many gifts. (这个简单的练习不仅会对你的人生观产生积极的影响，也会激励你采取切实可行的措施来保护地球的许多礼物)”可知，日常感激训练不仅会对人生观产生积极的影响，还会激励人们采取措施保护地球给人类的馈赠。故答案是A daily gratitude practice will positively benefit people’s outlook on life and motivate people to protect the Earth’s many gifts.
23．考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“Things like feeling connected with the universe, knowing the risks involved in creating an imbalance in the ecosystem, protecting nature—and most importantly—sensing a feeling of “awe” in learning about our environment and ecosystem are all included in ecospirituality.(像感觉与宇宙的联系，知道在生态系统中造成不平衡的风险，保护自然——最重要的是——在了解我们的环境和生态系统时感受到一种“敬畏”的感觉，这些都包括在生态灵性中)”可知，生态灵性中包含着了解造成生态系统不平衡所涉及的风险，而不是忽略生态系统不平衡所涉及的风险，故答案是Ecospirituality involves various aspects such as experiencing a sense of connection with the universe and ignoring the risks of creating an imbalance in the ecosystem. Because Ecospirituality involves experiencing a sense of connection with the universe and knowing the risks of creating an imbalance in the ecosystem.
24．开放性题目。根据文章内容可知，与自然联系时我们应该带着敬畏、感恩之心，认识到物种之间相互依赖并且都有助于生态平衡。故答案可为：We can take care of abandoned animals, because they are also a part of this world and have the right to exist. Besides, we can remove marks human carved in some scenic spots, because these spots are natural heritage and we should appreciate them in awe rather than doing harm to them.
（2023下·北京·高一北京市广渠门中学校考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
For millions of Facebook users, choosing which photo to use for an online profile is an important decision. According to a study by researchers at the UT Dallas Center, the photos we select may reflect individual preferences, but they also appear to reflect more deeply rooted, unconscious cultural differences. Previous research has shown that culture can affect not only language and custom, but also how we experience the world and process information. Western cultures, for example, condition people to think of themselves as highly independent entities (实体), whereas East Asian cultures stress collectivism and interdependence.
Dr. Denise Park, co-director of the Center at UT Dallas, and former graduate student Dr. Chih-Mao Huang of the University of Illinois, were curious about whether these patterns of cultural influence extend to cyberspace. In a paper published in the International Journal of Psychology, they examined the profile photographs of more than 500 active Facebook users from the United States and East Asia. Overall, they found that profile photos of Americans are more likely to focus on the individual’s face, while the profiles of East Asians tend to less emphasize the face and include more background features. Americans also show greater smile intensity compared to East Asian Facebook users.
The findings show marked cultural differences in the focus of attention among East Asian and American Facebook users. Moreover, they echo previous research on cultural influences on visual sense, attention, and reasoning in the offline world.
“We believe these findings relate to a cultural difference to be more individualistic and independent in the US and more communal and interdependent in Asia,” said Park.
The research also found that cultural influences over our self-presentation online can shift over time and from place to place. In one of the study samples, Americans studying in Japan and Japanese studying in the United States both showed a tendency to adjust their profile photos to the general preferences of their host country.
“Facebook constitutes an extended social context in which personal profiles mirror various individual characteristics, private thoughts, and social behaviors,” noted Huang. “As such, the study presents a new approach to investigate cognition and behaviors across cultures by using Facebook as a data collection platform.”
25．What may an online profile photo reflect
26．According to the research, how are American and East Asian Facebook users different in choosing their profile photos
27．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
In one of the study samples, Americans studying in Japan showed a tendency to adjust their profile photos to the general preferences of America.
28．Apart from cultural differences, what other factors might influence one’s choice of profile photo on social media And give some examples. (In about 40 words)
【答案】25．It may reflect individual preferences and more deeply rooted, unconscious cultural differences. 26．Facebook users in America are more likely to use profile photos that focus on their faces, while the photos of East Asians tend to less emphasize the face and include more background features. Americans also show greater smile intensity compared to East Asian Facebook users. 27．In one of the study samples, Americans studying in Japan showed a tendency to adjust their profile photos to the general preferences of America.
Americans studying in Japan showed a tendency to adjust their profile photos to the general preferences of their host country because the culture of their host country has an influence on their self-presentation online, which means they may show the preferences of Japan. 28．I think apart from cultural differences, ages, hobbies and jobs may affect choices of profile photos on social media. For example, if a person is retired and likes travelling, he may likes to choose the beautiful scenery as his profile photo to reflect his state of life.
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了我们在社交媒体选择照片作为自己的头像可能反映了个人偏好，但它们也反映了更根深蒂固的无意识的文化差异。
25．考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“According to a study by researchers at the UT Dallas Center, the photos we select may reflect individual preferences, but they also appear to reflect more deeply rooted, unconscious cultural differences. (根据德克萨斯大学达拉斯中心研究人员的一项研究，我们选择的照片可能反映了个人偏好，但它们似乎也反映了更根深蒂固的、无意识的文化差异。)”可知，一张网上的个人资料照片可能反映了个人偏好和更根深蒂固的、无意识的文化差异。故答案是：It may reflect individual preferences and more deeply rooted, unconscious cultural differences.
26．考查细节理解。根据文章第二段“Overall, they found that profile photos of Americans are more likely to focus on the individual’s face, while the profiles of East Asians tend to less emphasize the face and include more background features. Americans also show greater smile intensity compared to East Asian Facebook users. (总的来说，他们发现美国人的个人资料照片更倾向于关注个人的脸，而东亚人的个人资料往往不太强调脸，而是包括更多的背景特征。与东亚Facebook用户相比，美国人的微笑强度也更高。)”可知，美国的Facebook用户更倾向于使用以脸为重点的头像，而东亚人的头像往往不那么强调脸，而是包含更多的背景特征。与东亚Facebook用户相比，美国人的微笑强度也更高。故答案是：Facebook users in America are more likely to use profile photos that focus on their faces, while the photos of East Asians tend to less emphasize the face and include more background features. Americans also show greater smile intensity compared to East Asian Facebook users.
27．考查细节理解。根据文章第五段“In one of the study samples, Americans studying in Japan and Japanese studying in the United States both showed a tendency to adjust their profile photos to the general preferences of their host country. (在其中一个研究样本中，在日本留学的美国人和在美国留学的日本人都倾向于根据东道国的总体偏好调整他们的头像。)”可知，在日本留学的美国人倾向于根据所在国的总体喜好来调整个人资料照片，因为所在国文化会影响他们在网上的自我表现。故答案是：In one of the study samples, Americans studying in Japan showed a tendency to adjust their profile photos to the general preferences of America.
Americans studying in Japan showed a tendency to adjust their profile photos to the general preferences of their host country because the culture of their host country has an influence on their self-presentation online, which means they may show the preferences of Japan.
28．考查开放性试题。本题为开放能力题，言之有理即可。故答案是：I think apart from cultural differences, ages, hobbies and jobs may affect choices of profile photos on social media. For example, if a person is retired and likes travelling, he may likes to choose the beautiful scenery as his profile photo to reflect his state of life.（答案仅供参考）
（2023下·北京·高一人大附中校考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
At the 2020 Grammy Award Show, 20-year-old Lil Nas X took the stage to perform his mega-hit, “Old Town Road” Wearing a cowboy outfit, he was joined by some top artists. Together, they created a show-stealing moment. As he danced across the stage to thunderous applause, it was hard to believe that just a year before, few people had even heard of Lil Nas X. It had been quite the year.
Lil Nas X was born in 1999 near Atlanta, Georgia. His parents divorced when he was young, and he spent his lonely teenage years on the Internet, especially Twitter. He was always into music, but he never saw himself doing music.
That changed after high school. At 19, Lil Nas was a college dropout working at a fast-food restaurant. One night, he found a beat online that made him think of a “loner cowboy runaway”. He bought the beat for $30 and built a song around it. Soon after, he released “Old Town Road”. It was a strange song-a mix of hip-hop and country-and it was about to take the world by storm.
Thanks to Lil Nas’ social-media promotion, “Old Town Road” went viral on TikTok, racked up massive streams, and started climbing the charts. Within a few months, Lil Nas X had a great number of fans, and a deal with Columbia Records.
The spotlight brought challenges, though. Billboard pulled “Old Town Road” from the country charts, arguing that it didn’t sound enough like country, a move that some criticized as having racial overtones. Then Lil Nas came out as gay-a difficult and brave decision considering that country music and hip-hop hadn’t always been welcoming to gay artists.
But Lil Nas emerged stronger from the hurdles. He recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road” that shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for a record-breaking 19 weeks.
Lil Nas X’s unusual path to superstardom has inspired a new generation of musicians. Other rappers have since landed major record deals after promoting their music on social media. As Billy Ray Cyrus put it, think a lot of artists out there can look at this and say, “Hey man, this is a green light.”
As for Lil Nas himself, he shows no signs of slowing down. He has more music on the way, and he says although his newfound fame can be overwhelming, he’s enjoying the ride. “Everything lined up for this moment to take me to this place ”
29．What inspired Lil Nas to create the song “Old Town Road”
30．How did Lil Nas overcome the challenges brought by the spotlight
31．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Lil Nas says his newfound fame is so overwhelming that he wishes he had done things quite differently.
32．What personal quality do you see in Lil Nas Support your point with evidence from the text. (In about 40 words)
【答案】29．The beat he found online. 30．He recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road”. 31．Lil Nas says his newfound fame is so overwhelming that he wishes he had done things quite differently. Because he’s enjoying the ride. 32．He is creative, because he created a song from a beat found online. He is determined because he recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road” to solve the problem brought by spotlight.
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是Lil Nas X成名的经历和他的奋斗历程。
29．考查细节理解。根据第三段的“One night, he found a beat online that made him think of a “loner cowboy runaway” He bought the beat for $30 and built a song around it. Soon after, he released “Old Town Road”. (一天晚上，他在网上发现了一个节奏，让他想到了一个“孤独的牛仔逃跑”。他花了30美元买下了这个节奏，并围绕它创作了一首歌。不久之后，他发行了Old Town Road。)”可知，激发了Lil Nas创作“Old Town Road”的是他在网上找到的节奏，故答案为The beat he found online.
30．考查细节理解。根据倒数第三段的“But Lil Nas emerged stronger from the hurdles. He recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road” that shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for a record-breaking 19 weeks. (但Lil Nas克服了重重障碍，变得更加坚强。他找来一位乡村歌手和他一起混音Old Town Road，这首歌登上了公告牌百强单曲榜的榜首，并破纪录地保持了19周。)”可知，Lil Nas通过请来一位乡村歌手和他一起混音Old Town Road来克服聚光灯带来的挑战，故答案为He recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road”.
31．考查细节理解。根据最后一段的“He has more music on the way, and he says although his newfound fame can be overwhelming, he’s enjoying the ride. (他有更多的音乐在路上，他说，虽然他的新名声可能是压倒性的，他很享受这个过程。)”可知，他很享受这个过程，并没有希望自己当初的做法完全不同，因此错误的部分的“he wishes he had done things quite differently”，故答案为Lil Nas says his newfound fame is so overwhelming that he wishes he had done things quite differently. Because he’s enjoying the ride.
32．推理判断题。根据第三段的“One night, he found a beat online that made him think of a “loner cowboy runaway”. He bought the beat for $30 and built a song around it. Soon after, he released “Old Town Road”. (一天晚上，他在网上发现了一个节奏，这让他想到了一个“孤独的牛仔逃跑”。他花了30美元买下了这个节奏，并围绕它创作了一首歌。不久之后，他发行了Old Town Road。)”可知，他从一个网上发现的节奏创作了一首歌，说明他有创造力；根据倒数第三段的“But Lil Nas emerged stronger from the hurdles. (但Lil Nas克服了重重障碍，变得更加坚强。)”可知，他意志坚定，故答案为He is creative, because he created a song from a beat found online. He is determined because he recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road” to solve the problem brought by spotlight.
（2022上·北京·高一校考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。
Is traffic a big problem where you live Increased cycling may be the answer. Where are the best places to live and cycle A new report lists the best bike—friendly cities around the world.
Top of the list is Amsterdam, the bike capital of the world. An incredible 40% of all traffic movements are by bicycle. There’s an extensive network of safe, fast and comfortable cycle routes. Copenhagen, the city of bikes, is a city where 32% of workers cycle to work because it’s fast and easy. Berlin is another European city that’s great for cycling. The city has about 80 kilometres of bike lanes, and 50kilometres of pavement paths. Cycling accounts for 12% of total street traffic.
Barcelona has been praised for its cycle service “Bicing”. It’s a bicycle service that allows users to take bicycles from any of the 100 stations spread around the city. Later, they can leave them at any other bike station inside the urban area of the city. The city has created a “green ring” that surrounds the city area with a bike path. There are 3,250 parking spaces for bikes at street level at present. Barcelona City is also building a new underground car park for bicycles.
The UK has its cycle friendly cities too. Bristol is the birthplace of “Sustrans” the cycle-route charity which was formed 30 years ago. One of their projects was turning an old rail line between Bristol and Bath into a bike route. Other bike friendly cities in the UK include Cambridge and York. Cambridge is an old city but has still managed to build good cycle infrastructure (基础设施), and cyclists are considered at every stage of any new developments.
Bicycle is a most popular means of transportation in China. Nowadays, riding a bicycle is also a good way to support low-carbon living. Beijing can be one of the best bike-friendly cities in China. There are many riding routes in Beijing for outdoor-lovers to explore. Cyclists can get close enough to experience the history and culture of Beijing, including the Forbidden City, Drum Tower, the Water Cube etc.
33．What are the bike-friendly cities mentioned in the passage
34．What makes Amsterdam the bike capital of the world
35．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
·Cyclists can leave their bikes anywhere in Barcelona.
36．As far as you know, what has been done to make Beijing a bike-friendly city
【答案】33．Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, Barcelona, Bristol, Cambridge, York and Beijing are the bike-friendly cities mentioned in the passage. 34． The fact that an incredible 40% of all traffic movements are by bicycle in Amsterdam. 35．Cyclists can leave their bikes anywhere in Barcelona. According to the passage, cyclists should leave the bikes at a bike station inside theurban area of the city. 36．The Beijing Commission of Transport has created 20 characteristic rural cycling routes in combination with the scenic and cultural corridors in the suburbs, so that people can experience the rural scenery at close range.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些世界上对自行车最友好的城市。
33．考查细节理解。根据第二段中“Top of the list is Amsterdam, the bike capital of the world.(排名第一的是阿姆斯特丹，世界自行车之都)”和“Copenhagen, the city of bikes, is a city where 32% of workers cycle to work because it’s fast and easy.(哥本哈根，自行车之城，32%的上班族骑自行车上班，因为它又快又方便)”以及“Berlin is another European city that’s great for cycling.(柏林是另一个适合骑行的欧洲城市)”，第三段中“Barcelona has been praised for its cycle service “Bicing”.(巴塞罗那因其自行车服务“Bicing”而受到称赞)”，第四段中“Bristol is the birthplace of “Sustrans” the cycle—route charity which was formed 30 years ago.(布里斯托尔是“Sustrans”的诞生地，这是一个30年前成立的自行车路线慈善组织)”以及“Other bike friendly cities in the UK include Cambridge and York.(英国其他对自行车友好的城市包括剑桥和约克)”，最后一段中“Beijing can be one of the best bike—friendly cities in China.(北京可能是中国最好的自行车友好型城市之一)”可知，文中提到了Amsterdam，Copenhagen，Berlin，Barcelona，Bristol，Cambridge，York and Beijing八个城市。故回答：Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, Barcelona, Bristol, Cambridge, York and Beijing are the bike-friendly cities mentioned in the passage.
34．考查细节理解。根据第二段中“Top of the list is Amsterdam, the bike capital of the world. An incredible 40% of all traffic movements are by bicycle.(排名第一的是阿姆斯特丹，世界自行车之都。不可思议的是，40%的交通工具是自行车)”可知，阿姆斯特丹成为世界自行车之都的原因是因为城市中40%的交通工具是自行车。故回答：The fact that an incredible 40% of all traffic movements are by bicycle in Amsterdam.
35．考查细节理解。根据第三段中“It’s a bicycle service that allows users to take bicycles from any of the 100 stations spread around the city. Later, they can leave them at any other bike station inside the urban area of the city.(这是一项自行车服务，允许用户从分布在城市的100个站点中的任何一个骑自行车。之后，他们可以把自行车停在市区内的任何其他自行车站)”可知，用户可以在巴塞罗拉任何地方停自行车是错误的，应该是把自行车停在城市市区内的自行车站。故回答：Cyclists can leave their bikes anywhere in Barcelona. According to the passage, cyclists should leave the bikes at a bike station inside theurban area of the city.
36．考查开放题型。据我所知北京为了打造自行车友好城市，北京交通委结合郊区的风景文化走廊等打造20条特色乡村骑行路线，让人们近距离感受乡村风貌。故回答：The Beijing Commission of Transport has created 20 characteristic rural cycling routes in combination with the scenic and cultural corridors in the suburbs, so that people can experience the rural scenery at close range.
（2022上·北京·高一校考期中）阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题
I got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year. I’d never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles was very exciting to me. I had just turned 30, and I’d been married for a year. I told my wife that I wanted to quit my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldn’t work since most start-ups don’t and I wasn’t sure what to expect. She told me I should go for it. As a young boy, I had been a garage inventor. I had always wanted to be an inventor, and she wanted me to follow my passion.
I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a bunch of very smart people and a brilliant boss that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him that I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park, listened carefully to me and finally said, “That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didn’t already have a good job.” That logic made some sense to me, and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours before making a final decision. Seen in that light, it really was a difficult choice, but ultimately, I decided I had to give it a shot. I didn’t think I would regret trying and failing. And I suspected that I would always be haunted by a decision to not try at all.
After much consideration, I took the less secure path to follow my passion, and I’m proud of that choice. For all of us, in the end, we are our choices.
37．What inspired the author to start Amazon 16 years ago
38．How did the author’s wife react to his idea of starting a company online
39．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
When the author wanted to start a company online, his boss thought it a good idea and suitable for him.
40．Please introduce one of your experiences where passion(强烈的爱好，热爱) has played an important role. (about 40 words)
【答案】37．The fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year. 38．She told him that he should go for it. 39．When the author wanted to start a company online, his boss thought it a good idea and suitable for him. Because the second paragraph of the article mentioned that “That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didn’t already have a good job.” So we know that the boss thought it a good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didn’t already have a good job. 40．When I watched a playing of piano, I found it was so wonderful that I became addicted to it, so I made up my mind to learn it, even though I was no longer young at that time.
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者创办亚马逊网上书店的起因、所作的思想斗争以及身边的人对此的看法。
37．考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“I got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year. I’d never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles was very exciting to me.（16年前，我萌生了创办亚马逊的想法。我偶然发现互联网的使用以每年2300% 的速度增长。我从未见过或听说过有什么东西发展得如此之快，建立一个拥有数百万种书籍的网上书店的想法让我非常兴奋。）”可知作者在发现互联网的使用以每年2300% 的速度增长之后，激励作者创办亚马逊；故答案是The fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year.
38．考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“I told my wife that I wanted to quit my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldn’t work since most start-ups don’t and I wasn’t sure what to expect. She told me I should go for it.（我告诉妻子，我想辞掉工作，去做一件可能不会成功的疯狂事情，因为大多数初创企业都不会成功，我不知道会发生什么。她告诉我，我应该去争取。）”可知作者把他想辞职创建线上公司的事情告诉妻子时，他的妻子说他应该去争取，尽管他说可能不会成功，也不知道会发生什么；故答案是She told him that he should go for it.
39．考查细节理解。根据文章第二段““That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didn’t already have a good job.”.（“这听起来确实是个好主意，但对于那些还没拥有好工作的人来说，这是个更好的主意。”）”可知作者的老板认为这听起来是一个好主意，但是这对于那些没有好工作的人来说可能更好；故答案是When the author wanted to start a company online, his boss thought it a good idea and suitable for him.
40．开放性问题。When I watched a playing of piano, I found it was so wonderful that I became addicted to it, so I made up my mind to learn it, even though I was no longer young at that time.（当我在看一场钢琴表演的时候，我发现它太美妙了以至于我对它沉迷，所以我下定决心要学习弹钢琴，尽管那时候我已经不年轻了）可知我在看一场钢琴表演的时候被激起了对钢琴的兴趣，然后下决定要学习弹钢琴，尽管岁数已经不小了；故答案是When I watched a playing of piano, I found it was so wonderful that I became addicted to it, so I made up my mind to learn it, even though I was no longer young at that time.专题08 阅读表达10篇
（2023下·北京大兴·高一统考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。
Do you have trouble finishing your work within a given time Do you find yourself having to scramble (艰难完成) through your work because time is running out It is important to manage your time properly.
First, you should write down your tasks on paper. This is to make sure that you do not miss any of them. Having them written down somewhere ensures that you will get the task completed even if you forget about it. Of course, you need to make sure that the task list is always within your sight. Make sure you have a clear view of your tasks. You can write them down in a diary.
After you have written down your tasks, it is time to plan your action. Which tasks need not be completed as urgently How much time are you going to give each task I suggest that you complete the urgent tasks first, but at the same time, be sure to include some time to take breaks in between. The breaks ensure that you have a moment to run away from stress until you return to continue from where you left off.
Above all, however, don’t procrastinate because it is your number one enemy. Procrastination can also mean that you will not be focused when you do your work. Time is valuable, so do not waste it by procrastinating. Focus on completing the task and get it over once and for all.
1．Where can you write your tasks down
2．Why should we take breaks between tasks
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Our biggest enemy when we manage our time properly is that we will not be focused.
4．Do you think it is important to manage your time properly Why or why not (About 40 words)
（2023上·北京·高一北京市第六十六中学校考期中）阅读表达
Traci Ruble, a psychotherapist (心理治疗师), felt worried that people today were experiencing loneliness and a shortage of personal connections. She understood that with busy lives and challenging jobs, people were unable to make these connections.
So on a spring day in 2015, Ruble and a small number of volunteers set up chairs on sidewalks in 12 locations around San Francisco, California and invited people passing by to sit for a few minutes and chat. This was the beginning of Sidewalk Talk, an organization whose mission is to create public spaces of connections where the people are.
Today, the organization has more than 4,000 volunteers in 40 cities. Around 25 percent of the volunteers are licensed therapists (持证治疗师).They come from different backgrounds and are a mixed group. Volunteers receive training from the organization.
Listening activities are held several times a month along with other organizations. In San Francisco, Sidewalk Talk partners with Lava Mae, a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that brings mobile showers to homeless people.
Sidewalk Talk gives people a chance to speak and be listened to but it is not therapy, according to Ruble. “I’m not interacting as a therapist out there. I’m not there to solve someone’s problems,” she said. “I’m there to practice being human.”
Ruble stressed that therapy is one-sided and that therapists are taught to avoid self-disclosure (自我表露) but by “being human” she could carry out interactions by sharing her own life and showing empathy (同感) with the people she talks with.
According to a report, 31 percent of all Americans experience serious loneliness, including 61 percent of young adults. To fix that, rebuilding community relationships is very important. While listening activities will not solve the loneliness problem, these chats could help someone have a brighter day. Knowing that there are empathetic people who are willing to fully listen and share your feelings could make all the difference to a lonely person.
5．What is Traci Ruble’s worry about people nowadays
6．Why was Sidewalk Talk set up
7．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
In Ruble’s opinion, Sidewalk Talk gives people a chance to talk with therapists who can give them special treatment and solve their problems.
8．In addition to rebuilding community relationships, what do you think are some other ways to solve the loneliness problem (About 40 words)
（2023上·北京·高一北京市第五十中学校考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
We often hear about the negative aspects of anxiety, but could there be any advantages or benefits that come from living with anxiety Anxiety is a feeling that is often characterized by intense fear and worry.
Many individuals with anxiety describe it as a feeling of nervousness and fear that can be distracting and all-consuming. It is typically experienced on many levels, affecting one’s emotions and leading to uncomfortable physical sensations, and negative thoughts. However, have you ever considered some of the possible positive effects that may come with having anxiety Scientists have learned that some degree of stress or anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Good stress, something now referred to as eustress, keeps us motivated and excited about life. It appears that some degree of anxiety may have similar “silver linings”.
Anxiety may be just the warning sign you need to bring awareness to your current situation and make some necessary changes in your life. For example, you may find that you have a friendship that is no longer working, or perhaps your job is causing a great deal of stress. Your anxiety can be difficult to manage, but exploring and coping with your anxiety can be a real opportunity for self-growth.
Anxiety may help you feel more motivated and prepared when faced with challenges. Research has shown that students and athletes who experienced some anxiety actually performed better on tests or in competitive sports. For instance, perhaps your anxiety assists you in putting extra effort into work or personal tasks, making a good impression, or moving towards your goals.
People who have dealt with anxiety may be more sympathetic and understanding to the problems that others face. Having gone through personal struggles yourself, you may be more sensitive, loving, and accepting when friends and family members are dealing with personal challenges.
Even though there can be some potential benefits to experiencing anxiety, it is worthwhile to point that it can also become a real challenge to many aspects of your life. If anxiety is preventing you from living the life you desire, then it may be time to get professional help.
9．What is anxiety according to the passage
10．Why can students with some anxiety perform better on tests
11．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Since there can be some potential benefits to experiencing anxiety, people should work hard to beat it, whatever anxiety they meet.
12．How will you deal with anxiety in your life (In about 40 words)
（2023上·北京·高一校考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
Stress
It is commonly believed that only rich middle-aged businessmen suffer from stress. In fact anyone may become ill as a result of stress . If they experience a lot of worry over a long period and their health is not especially good.
Stress can be a friend or an enemy: it can warn you that you are under too much pressure and should change your way of life. It can kill you if you don’t notice the warning signals.
Doctors agree that it is probably the biggest single cause of illness in the Western world. When we are very frightened and worried，our bodies produce certain chemicals to help us fight what is troubling us. Unfortunately, these chemicals produce the energy needed to run away fast from an object of fear, and in modern life that’s often impossible. If we don’t use up these chemicals, or if we produce too many of them, they may actually harm us.
The parts of the body that are most affected by stress are the stomach, heart, skin, head and back. Stress can cause car accidents, heart attacks, and alcoholism, and may even drive people to suicide.
Our living and working conditions may put us under stress. Overcrowding in large cities, traffic jams, competition for jobs, worry about the future, any big changes in our lives, may cause stress. Some British doctors have pointed out that one of Britain’s worst waves of influenza happened soon after the new coins came into use. Also if you have changed jobs or moved house in recent months you are more likely to fall ill than if you haven’t. And more people commit suicide in times of inflation.
As with all illnesses, prevention is better than cure. If you find you can’t relax, it is a sign of danger. “When you’re taking work home, when you can’t enjoy an evening with friends, when you haven’t time for outdoor exercise —that is the time to stop and ask yourself whether your present life really suits you.” Says one family doctor. Then it’s time to join a relaxation class, or take up dancing, painting or gardening.”
13．What often leads to people’s illness in western countries according to the passage
14．Some British doctors have pointed out that one of Britain’s worst waves of influenza happened soon after the new coins came into use. Why is this example given
15．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Finding cure is the most important thing to any illnesses.
16．What tips do you give to let out stress when we face challenge
（2023下·北京大兴·高一北京市第三十五中学统考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。
The musician Moby once said, “Music has no form whatsoever — all it is air moving just a little bit differently. It’s the only art form that you can’t touch.” It is true that we cannot touch music, but that does not mean that music is an invisible art form. There is, in fact, a way to “see” music.
How can we see music Neuroscientists, people study the human brain, use MRI machines (magnetic resonance imaging machines) to look inside the brain. These tools let them see what actually happens in the brain when people are doing things. For example, the tools let them see the neurons (神经细胞), or brain cells that are in use when people are listening to music. Computer screens linked to MRIs show neurons lighting up when they are in use. And when people listen to music, neurons light up in many parts of the brain.
Neuroscientists have discovered that it isn’t necessary to hear music for the neurons to light up. Even when you just think about a song, these neurons light up. In addition, the same neural activity in the same part of the brain happens when people experience other pleasurable activities. For example, some of the same neurons light up when we eat something delicious or hug a loved one. This is because these neurons are in the areas of the brain that reward us by making us feel good. Negative feelings such as fear or anxiety make neurons in a different area light up. However, when an anxious or frightened person listens to pleasurable music, these neurons stop lighting up.
Now that neuroscientists can “see” the, effects of music on the brain, they want to know what the benefits of music are. It turns out there are many benefits. Neuroscientists have discovered that music can help memory and may keep our brain young. Recent studies show that an elderly musician often has a better visual memory than an elderly non-musician. For example, elderly musicians are better at memorizing a written list of words than their non-musician peers.
Why does music have so many benefits The answer may be because it uses so many different parts of the brain. According to neuroscientists, using many parts of the brain at one time gives your brain a good “workout.” In fact, one of the best brain “works” is to read music and play a musical instrument at the same time. Reading music while playing an instrument is a challenging task. It uses more parts of the brain simultaneously than most other activities and requires excellent coordination (协调性). It involves both physical movement and mental activity, much like playing a sport such as soccer.
So, although Moby is completely correct that we cannot touch music, it is possible to “see” the effect of music on our brains. There is still a lot to learn about the effects of music on our brains. However, there is no doubt that scientists have shown that music is an extremely powerful art form with many positive effects.
17．How do MRIs help people “see” music
18．Why did the author mention the elderly musician in paragraph 4
19．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Pleasurable activities and negative feelings activate neurons in the same part of the brain, but in a different way.
20．Now that you know the many benefits of music, how do you think, music may be able to help you solve your problems in your life (in about 40 words)
（2023下·北京·高一北京师大附中校考期中）阅读表达
The word “spiritual” comes from the Latin spiritus, which means “breath.” Originally, that which was spiritual was simply that which was breathtaking. From this perspective, a spiritual experience is anything that is awe-inspiring. People of all religions—or none at all—can equally experience such awe-inspiring events. Spirituality doesn’t rely on a set system of teachings or beliefs; it is merely the joy of being present in the moment and experiencing the awe (敬畏) and wonder of living.
Definitions of ecospirituality include “an expression of the spiritual connection between human beings and the environment” and “understanding the interrelationships between all living beings on earth and recognizing their interdependency while appreciating their value for maintaining ecobalance.” Others feel ecospirituality is the connectedness between the science of ecology and spirituality. Put simply, it is the personal experience of spirituality in nature. Although definitions may vary, all point to a sense of oneness with nature, and address our basic need for reconnecting with the environment.
Although there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to ecospirituality, there are a few common concepts throughout the practice. Things like feeling connected with the universe, knowing the risks involved in creating an imbalance in the ecosystem, protecting nature—and most importantly—sensing a feeling of “awe” in learning about our environment and ecosystem are all included in ecospirituality. Embracing a way of life that honors all living beings on our planet is what ecospirituality involves.
At this point, you’re probably wondering what you can do to integrate ecospirituality into your life. And the answer is simple! Start with a daily gratitude practice, focusing on what you are grateful for in nature every day. This simple exercise will not only positively benefit your outlook on life, but it will also motivate you to take actionable steps in preserving Earth’s many gifts.
Once you have a solid gratitude practice in place, consider spending more time in nature. Studies show that something as simple as taking a mindful walk outdoors can reduce stress and overthinking. And remember to be mindful while participating in nature! The key to ecospirituality is to let our beautiful planet take your breath away. And how can you do that if you don’t stop to smell the roses
21．What is spirituality
22．How does a daily gratitude practice affect people
23．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Ecospirituality involves various aspects such as experiencing a sense of connection with the universe and ignoring the risks of creating an imbalance in the ecosystem.
24．What else can you do in daily life to better connect with nature (In about 40 words)
（2023下·北京·高一北京市广渠门中学校考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
For millions of Facebook users, choosing which photo to use for an online profile is an important decision. According to a study by researchers at the UT Dallas Center, the photos we select may reflect individual preferences, but they also appear to reflect more deeply rooted, unconscious cultural differences. Previous research has shown that culture can affect not only language and custom, but also how we experience the world and process information. Western cultures, for example, condition people to think of themselves as highly independent entities (实体), whereas East Asian cultures stress collectivism and interdependence.
Dr. Denise Park, co-director of the Center at UT Dallas, and former graduate student Dr. Chih-Mao Huang of the University of Illinois, were curious about whether these patterns of cultural influence extend to cyberspace. In a paper published in the International Journal of Psychology, they examined the profile photographs of more than 500 active Facebook users from the United States and East Asia. Overall, they found that profile photos of Americans are more likely to focus on the individual’s face, while the profiles of East Asians tend to less emphasize the face and include more background features. Americans also show greater smile intensity compared to East Asian Facebook users.
The findings show marked cultural differences in the focus of attention among East Asian and American Facebook users. Moreover, they echo previous research on cultural influences on visual sense, attention, and reasoning in the offline world.
“We believe these findings relate to a cultural difference to be more individualistic and independent in the US and more communal and interdependent in Asia,” said Park.
The research also found that cultural influences over our self-presentation online can shift over time and from place to place. In one of the study samples, Americans studying in Japan and Japanese studying in the United States both showed a tendency to adjust their profile photos to the general preferences of their host country.
“Facebook constitutes an extended social context in which personal profiles mirror various individual characteristics, private thoughts, and social behaviors,” noted Huang. “As such, the study presents a new approach to investigate cognition and behaviors across cultures by using Facebook as a data collection platform.”
25．What may an online profile photo reflect
26．According to the research, how are American and East Asian Facebook users different in choosing their profile photos
27．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
In one of the study samples, Americans studying in Japan showed a tendency to adjust their profile photos to the general preferences of America.
28．Apart from cultural differences, what other factors might influence one’s choice of profile photo on social media And give some examples. (In about 40 words)
（2023下·北京·高一人大附中校考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
At the 2020 Grammy Award Show, 20-year-old Lil Nas X took the stage to perform his mega-hit, “Old Town Road” Wearing a cowboy outfit, he was joined by some top artists. Together, they created a show-stealing moment. As he danced across the stage to thunderous applause, it was hard to believe that just a year before, few people had even heard of Lil Nas X. It had been quite the year.
Lil Nas X was born in 1999 near Atlanta, Georgia. His parents divorced when he was young, and he spent his lonely teenage years on the Internet, especially Twitter. He was always into music, but he never saw himself doing music.
That changed after high school. At 19, Lil Nas was a college dropout working at a fast-food restaurant. One night, he found a beat online that made him think of a “loner cowboy runaway”. He bought the beat for $30 and built a song around it. Soon after, he released “Old Town Road”. It was a strange song-a mix of hip-hop and country-and it was about to take the world by storm.
Thanks to Lil Nas’ social-media promotion, “Old Town Road” went viral on TikTok, racked up massive streams, and started climbing the charts. Within a few months, Lil Nas X had a great number of fans, and a deal with Columbia Records.
The spotlight brought challenges, though. Billboard pulled “Old Town Road” from the country charts, arguing that it didn’t sound enough like country, a move that some criticized as having racial overtones. Then Lil Nas came out as gay-a difficult and brave decision considering that country music and hip-hop hadn’t always been welcoming to gay artists.
But Lil Nas emerged stronger from the hurdles. He recruited a country singer to join him in a remix of “Old Town Road” that shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for a record-breaking 19 weeks.
Lil Nas X’s unusual path to superstardom has inspired a new generation of musicians. Other rappers have since landed major record deals after promoting their music on social media. As Billy Ray Cyrus put it, think a lot of artists out there can look at this and say, “Hey man, this is a green light.”
As for Lil Nas himself, he shows no signs of slowing down. He has more music on the way, and he says although his newfound fame can be overwhelming, he’s enjoying the ride. “Everything lined up for this moment to take me to this place ”
29．What inspired Lil Nas to create the song “Old Town Road”
30．How did Lil Nas overcome the challenges brought by the spotlight
31．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Lil Nas says his newfound fame is so overwhelming that he wishes he had done things quite differently.
32．What personal quality do you see in Lil Nas Support your point with evidence from the text. (In about 40 words)
（2022上·北京·高一校考期中）阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。
Is traffic a big problem where you live Increased cycling may be the answer. Where are the best places to live and cycle A new report lists the best bike—friendly cities around the world.
Top of the list is Amsterdam, the bike capital of the world. An incredible 40% of all traffic movements are by bicycle. There’s an extensive network of safe, fast and comfortable cycle routes. Copenhagen, the city of bikes, is a city where 32% of workers cycle to work because it’s fast and easy. Berlin is another European city that’s great for cycling. The city has about 80 kilometres of bike lanes, and 50kilometres of pavement paths. Cycling accounts for 12% of total street traffic.
Barcelona has been praised for its cycle service “Bicing”. It’s a bicycle service that allows users to take bicycles from any of the 100 stations spread around the city. Later, they can leave them at any other bike station inside the urban area of the city. The city has created a “green ring” that surrounds the city area with a bike path. There are 3,250 parking spaces for bikes at street level at present. Barcelona City is also building a new underground car park for bicycles.
The UK has its cycle friendly cities too. Bristol is the birthplace of “Sustrans” the cycle-route charity which was formed 30 years ago. One of their projects was turning an old rail line between Bristol and Bath into a bike route. Other bike friendly cities in the UK include Cambridge and York. Cambridge is an old city but has still managed to build good cycle infrastructure (基础设施), and cyclists are considered at every stage of any new developments.
Bicycle is a most popular means of transportation in China. Nowadays, riding a bicycle is also a good way to support low-carbon living. Beijing can be one of the best bike-friendly cities in China. There are many riding routes in Beijing for outdoor-lovers to explore. Cyclists can get close enough to experience the history and culture of Beijing, including the Forbidden City, Drum Tower, the Water Cube etc.
33．What are the bike-friendly cities mentioned in the passage
34．What makes Amsterdam the bike capital of the world
35．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
·Cyclists can leave their bikes anywhere in Barcelona.
36．As far as you know, what has been done to make Beijing a bike-friendly city
（2022上·北京·高一校考期中）阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题
I got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year. I’d never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles was very exciting to me. I had just turned 30, and I’d been married for a year. I told my wife that I wanted to quit my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldn’t work since most start-ups don’t and I wasn’t sure what to expect. She told me I should go for it. As a young boy, I had been a garage inventor. I had always wanted to be an inventor, and she wanted me to follow my passion.
I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a bunch of very smart people and a brilliant boss that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him that I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park, listened carefully to me and finally said, “That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didn’t already have a good job.” That logic made some sense to me, and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours before making a final decision. Seen in that light, it really was a difficult choice, but ultimately, I decided I had to give it a shot. I didn’t think I would regret trying and failing. And I suspected that I would always be haunted by a decision to not try at all.
After much consideration, I took the less secure path to follow my passion, and I’m proud of that choice. For all of us, in the end, we are our choices.
37．What inspired the author to start Amazon 16 years ago
38．How did the author’s wife react to his idea of starting a company online
39．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
When the author wanted to start a company online, his boss thought it a good idea and suitable for him.
40．Please introduce one of your experiences where passion(强烈的爱好，热爱) has played an important role. (about 40 words)
