2024届高三英语4月份时文阅读理解专项训练（含解析）
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·“造梦工厂”迪士尼 A
For a century, Disney has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions worldwide. From a small animation(动画)studio to a global entertainment empire, Disney has created a miracle that has lasted for generations.
Over the years, Disney has continued to push the boundaries of creativity and technology. Walt Disney, the visionary founder, revolutionized(变革)the animation industry with the creation of Mickey Mouse in 1928,the world's first synchronized sound and color cartoon, setting the stage for the incredible journey that would follow. In 1937,Disney released the first-ever full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, establishing Disney as a leader in animation. This breakthrough also paved the way for the future of storytelling in cinema, including The Lion King and Frozen.
However, Disney's influence extends far beyond the silver screen. In 1955,the opening of Disneyland transformed Disney from a successful animation studio to a global entertainment giant. It revolutionized the concept of family entertainment and explored immersive theme park experiences by introducing the world to a magical kingdom where dreams come true, solidifying Disney's status as a leader in the entertainment industry. Moreover, Disney's acquisition(收购)of other entertainment companies, such as Pixar and Marvel, has allowed Disney to bring characters like Woody and Buzz Lightyear, Iron Man and Captain America into its ever-expanding universe, connecting storylines and experiences across multiple media, from films to television series to video games.
Walt Disney once said, "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things," and this spirit has been the foundation of the company's remarkable success. Disney's story demonstrates the power of dreams, creativity, and the belief that anything is possible. Nowadays, Disney has become the peak of success, a shining example of what can be accomplished when imagination knows no bounds.
1.Which work started Disney's leading role in the animation industry
A. Mickey Mouse.
B. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
C. The Lion King.
D. Frozen.
2.What do we know about the Disneyland according to paragraph 3
A. It is the first global theme park.
B. It was built jointly by several companies.
C. It brings many new characters to the silver screen.
D. It made Disney into an entertainment industry giant
3.What is the key to Disney's success according to the last paragraph
A. Innovative spirit.
B. Strong determination.
C. Good business strategies.
D. Advanced animation technology.
4.What is the purpose of the passage
A. To show the popularity of Disney.
B. To appeal to people to visit Disneyland.
C. To introduce the development of Disney.
D. To prove the significance of imagination.
·第三名才是真正赢家？ B
"Second place is just the first loser" is a well-known saying from the legendary NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt. Or as my late father put it jokingly, "It's not enough to win. Your friends have to lose too."
We may not want others to know our thoughts, but many of us think this way, because we are born to compete with each other. However, if left unmanaged, this can create conflicts between ourselves and others. Fortunately, there is a way to solve this problem: instead of always going for gold, aim for the bronze（铜牌）.
To expand on the wisdom of Earnhardt, although second place may be the first loser, third place can be the real winner, at least when it comes to happiness and longevity. A 1995 study discovered that bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than silver medalists, while another research in 2018 studied U.S. athletes in the Olympics from 1904 to 1936 and found that those whose best performance was silver lived to 72 on average. Gold medalists beat this by living to 76. But the first prize went to the bronze winners, who lived to 78.
The social concepts of upward and downward comparison help explain the difference. Silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they compare themselves only with the champions. In contrast, the bronze winners compare downwards with those who have never made it onto the podium（领奖台）at all. Therefore, they feel better about themselves and thus, happier. The emotion shows up in improved health and lifespan. In fact, researchers have found that comparing ourselves with the unfortunate lot of others is a reliable technique for reducing a negative mood. The comparison is not from a feeling of ill will, but because rewards in life are relative.
The worldly happiness strategy of working for gold every day is foolish. Stop spending most of your time feeling like a silver medalist: always pursuing and relying your happiness on a single outcome. Rather, aim for healthy competitions in which you do your best without the expectation of being the absolute winner.
1. What does the joke from the author's father imply
A. Everyone has his secret.
B. Defeat is common in battle.
C. Being competitive is human nature.
D.A true friend always stands by your side.
2. What does the underlined word "longevity" in paragraph 3 mean
A. Growth.
B. Pleasure.
C. Lifetime.
D. Pursuit.
3. What can we learn about downward comparison from paragraph 4
A. It brings real rewards.
B. It improves well-being.
C. It prevents conflicts.
D. It reflects negative intentions.
4.What is the best title for the text
A. The Key to Being a Winner
B. The Path to Worldly Happiness
C. The Wisdom of Dale Earnhardt
D. The Victory of Coming in Third
·乐观何时变成了“有毒的”正能量 C
Being optimistic has its benefits, but anything can be taken to an extreme. Very often, when people open up about their problems or negative thoughts, the first instinct of the other person is often to try to console them that everything will work out. People who try to make the troubled person feel better don't usually mean any harm, but they actually are forcing positivity on a person who can't see the lighter side of the situation at that moment. And that's when positivity becomes toxic(有毒的).
Toxic positivity means having "good vibes only" and dismissing any negative emotions. It is the belief that no matter how terrible a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. For example, toxic positivity is like a thick layer of paint applied in a hurry to a cracked wall. It may create the illusion(错觉) of a perfect surface, but underneath lies the unsolved issues and cracks that still exist. Just as the paint fails to address the structural or problems of the wall, toxic positivity masks genuine emotions and dismisses the challenges faced by individuals. It provides an illusion of happiness without solving the potential issues, holding back personal growth and preventing true emotional healing.
Unlike toxic positivity, real positivity recognizes the normality of experiencing a range of emotion and acknowledges both positive and negative emotions. It embraces a genuine and balanced mindset. Real positivity is not saying "Everything is absolutely fine" as the world falls apart around you. It is closer to, "Everything is not fine, yet, I am still in charge of my life. I can choose how I want to think about this situation and how I want to respond." It is finding bravery and personal responsibility in moments when conditions are not perfect, and allowing individuals to face their challenges and solve the potential issues for true emotional healing.
It is important to remember that true growth requires acknowledging all emotions, both positive and negative. By allowing ourselves to feel and express our emotions, seeking genuine support, and addressing the underlying issues, we can overcome life's challenges and find lasting happiness and well-being.
1.What does the underlined word "console" in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Upset.
B. Comfort.
C. Warn.
D. Promise.
2.Why does the author mention the example in paragraph 2
A. To show the importance of being positive.
B. To present an approach to facing challenges.
C. To explain the potential harm of toxic positivity.
D. To stress the difficulty of healing negative emotions.
3.How does toxic positivity differ from real positivity
A. It maintains a balanced mindset.
B. It acknowledges negative thoughts.
C. It improves personal independence.
D. It ignores individuals' true emotions.
4.What does the author intend to tell us
A. A negative mindset is a barrier to our growth.
B. True healing comes from embracing all emotions.
C. Support from others inspires us to face challenges.
D. Positive words give us bravery to address problems.
·培养“成长型”心态 D
I used to tell my children that they were smart, because I was impressed by their rapid growth. I remember clearly watching my daughter figure out how to build a Lego house that would stand up on its own, and thinking: Look at this tiny architectural genius.
But decades of research now suggest that we should not tell our children they're "smart" when they do impressive things. When I first heard it, I felt instinctively irritated. But after I dug into the research, I was persuaded. It all goes back to something called ＂growth＂ mindset （心态），a term developed and popularized by Carol Dweck, a professor of psychology at Stanford. Professor Dweck believes that we can change our abilities through effort and strategy. The alternative to a growth mindset is a "fixed" mindset-the idea that our abilities are inborn and can't be changed. When we praise our children for being "smart," based on victories like doing well on a test，we’re unwittingly（不知不觉地）encouraging them to believe that if they do poorly or make mistakes, they're not smart.
It's not just what we say that matters, but how we tolerate our children's failures. A 2016 study by Dweck showed that parents' "failure mind-sets" affect their children more than their views on intelligence. In other words, if parents think that failure is shameful, their children are more likely to be afraid of making mistakes. The study concludes that everyone is actually a mixture of fixed and growth mindsets, continually evolving with experience. Whatever we say or don't say to our kids, the key is to get them more comfortable with failures big or small.
It's helpful for kids to understand that you make mistakes and learn how they happen. When you chat with them, you can describe what you learned, or how you strategized a solution. "You don't have to deny you have negative emotional reactions," Dweck said. "We, as a society, don't do that enough because we feel embarrassed when we make mistakes." But if we discuss our missteps more and explain how we overcame them, our children can learn to do the same.
1.How did the author feel about the research advice at first
A. It was confusing.
B. It was annoying.
C. It was persuasive.
D. It was encouraging.
2. Children with a growth mindset tend to believe .
A. smartness is the key to success
B. difficulties in daily life teach them a lot
C. their abilities can be improved through hard work
D. they are impressive due to their good grades on tests
3. What does Dweck suggest parents do
A. Help children face failures positively.
B. Hide their negative feelings from children.
C. Remind children to avoid making mistakes.
D. Pay attention to develop children's intelligence.
4.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Ways to Cultivate Smart Children
B. The Effect of a Fixed Mindset on Children
C. The Power of Proper Praise for Children's Growth
D. The Importance of a Growth Mindset in Parenting
·AI成功预测地震！ E
Artificial intelligence (Al) is showing promise in earthquake prediction, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas， Austin， have developed an Al algorithm（算法）that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations for the predicted earthquakes.
The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach. The Al was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team's knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the Al provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings（隆隆声）in the Earth.
This work is clearly a milestone in research for Al-driven earthquake prediction. "You don't see earthquakes coming," explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program (TexNet). "It's a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that's a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide."
While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their Al algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT's Bureau TexNet has300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.
Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. "That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward," concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau's director.
1.How does the Al forecast earthquakes
A. By identifying data from the satellites.
B. By analyzing background sounds in the Earth.
C. By modeling data based on earthquake recordings.
D. By monitoring changes in the Earth's magnetic field.
2. What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in paragraph 3
A. The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes.
B. The importance of preparing for earthquakes.
C. The significance of developing the Al prediction.
D. The limitation of Al algorithms in earthquake prediction.
3.What does the follow-up research focus on
A. Conducting tests in different locations.
B. Applying the Al approach to other fields.
C. Building more earthquake stations in Texas.
D. Enlarging the database to train the calculation accuracy.
4. Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology
A. Stable but outdated.
B. Effective but costly.
C. Potential and economical.
D. Pioneering and promising.
·人工智能“复活”已故亲人 F
Over a decade ago, the science fiction series Black Mirror showed a story about using artificial intelligence to bring back loved ones. Thanks to technological advancement, the latest Al technology brings hope of recreating loved ones through virtual form.
Recently, it was revealed that renowned musician Tino Bao had created a digital version of his daughter, who in 2021 passed away due to a rare disease at the age of 22.With the help of Xiaoice, Microsoft Asia's Al branch based in China, Bao was able to recreate his daughter Bao Rong as an Al-powered virtual figure. Tino Bao, his family and the team went to great lengths to piece together pictures, audio-visual recordings, and narrated memories of Rong. After thousands of trials and errors, they presented the life-like digital human who speaks in both Mandarin and English. Bao has finally launched a company to bring the technological miracle to other families experiencing such loss.
However, this technological achievement has also been accompanied by many controversies. The idea of bringing back a loved one through Al may seem comforting. Still, researchers caution that constantly interacting with an Al version of a deceased loved one could potentially affect the natural grieving(悲伤) process, leaving individuals stuck in a state of denial. This could lead to prolonged grief and other mental health issues. Furthermore, there's a risk that people may become overly dependent on the technology, prioritizing their interactions with the Al version over forming new, real-life relationships.
With the case of Bao Rong out in the open, Al resurrection(复活)has become a business. From simple "talking pictures" that sound nothing like the loved ones to deepfake videos of actors speaking with the faces of those who passed away, the lower end of the market is more "artificial" than "Intelligent".
Therefore, it is crucial to establish proper regulations and ethical standards to ensure that the use of Al-resurrection technology is safe and responsible.
1.Why does the author mention Black Mirror in paragraph 1
A. To advertise Microsoft's virtual products
B. To lead to the discussion about Al resurrection.
C. To prove the predictive power of science fiction
D. To highlight the advancement of artificial intelligence
2.What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The popularity of Al-resurrection technology.
B. Reasons for making a digital version of Bao Rong.
C. Challenges of developing a life-like digital human.
D. The process of creating an Al-powered virtual figure.
3.What can we learn about Al-resurrection technology from paragraph 37
A. It still has some technical limitations.
B. It helps people build new real-life relationships.
C. It can be a person's obstacle to recovering from sadness.
D. It enables individuals to preserve good memories of loved ones
4.What does the author suggest people do
A. Strengthen the management of the technology.
B. Apply the technology to making pictures and videos.
C. Put the technology into the market as soon as possible
D. Educate the public about the potential risks of technology.
·食品运输下的碳排放 G
In recent years, the popular idea of reducing carbon footprints by eating locally to cut down food miles has come under close examination. However, a recent study published in Nature Food indicates that global food miles might account for as much as 20 percent of food-related emissions(排放),a significantly higher percentage than previous estimations. This statement begs the question: Are food miles more impactful than we initially believed
Food miles represent the distance food travels from production to consumption, with previous studies suggesting that the emissions from these miles are tiny compared to the emissions produced during the food growing process. For instance, producing one kilogram of beef generates almost 99 kg of CO2, while apples only produce 0.4 kg per kilogram. If the goal is to minimize dietary carbon footprints, it would be more beneficial to choose foods with lower overall carbon footprints, even if they have to travel a distance. Therefore, reducing meat and dairy intake could prove to be a more effective strategy.
The recent study doesn't contradict(相矛盾)this conclusion. The reason why the reported proportion is higher is that the calculation includes all transport involved, including the transportation of fertilizers, farm equipment, and pesticides(杀虫剂).Hannah Ritchie, a researcher at the University of Oxford, suggests that a term other than "food miles" would be more appropriate to avoid any confusion. If the study had followed the standard definition of food miles, the percentage would drop to 9 percent, which corresponds more closely with the 4 to 6 percent found in prior research.
Moreover, the study theorizes that even if all food was produced in the countries where it is consumed, the reduction in emissions would only be 1.7 percent overall. This is due to the fact that a larger proportion of food would be transported by road rather than by sea, with trucks producing higher emissions per ton of cargo than ships.
"So, overall, the bottom line is still that what you eat has a much bigger impact on emissions than the distance that food has to travel to reach you," said Ritchie.
1.What has the recent study found
A. Food production has caused a lot of carbon emissions.
B. Carbon emissions from food miles are increasing rapidly
C. Carbon emission reduction largely depends on eating locally.
D. Global food miles make up a higher share of carbon emissions.
2.Why does the author mention "beef" and "apples" in paragraph 2？
A. To criticize the belief of consuming animal products
B. To show the advantages of short-distance transportation.
C. To stress the effect of food production on carbon emissions.
D. To prove the importance of reducing dietary carbon footprints.
3.What does Ritchie think of the recent study
A. It is based on inaccurate data.
B. It expands the concept of food miles.
C. It only focuses on meat and dairy products.
D. It analyzes carbon emissions from different transport.
4.What might be a potential solution to food-related carbon footprints
A. Upgrading food transportation systems.
B. Supplying alternative plant-based foods.
C. Avoiding using chemical pesticides for plants.
D. Reducing the consumption of meat and dairy products
·“造梦工厂”迪士尼
1.B
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “In 1937，Disney released the first-ever full-length animated feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, establishing Disney as a leader in animation.”可知，1937年，迪士尼发行了第一部完整的长篇动画电影《白雪公主和七个小矮人》，这奠定了迪士尼在动画行业的领先地位。故选B项。
2.D
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “In 1955, the opening of Disneyland transformed Disney．．．as a leader in the entertainment industry.” 可知，1955年，迪士尼乐园的开业使迪士尼从一家成功的动画工作室变成了全球娱乐巨头。它彻底改变了家庭娱乐的概念，通过将世界带入梦想成真的神奇王国，探索沉浸式主题公园体验，巩固了迪士尼在娱乐行业的领导者地位。故选D项。
错项分析：A项文章未提及；B项是根据该段中的 “other entertainment companies”臆造的选项，文章仅提及迪士尼收购了皮克斯、漫威等其他娱乐公司，并未提及迪士尼乐园是由多家公司联合建造的，故排除B项；C 项是对该段最后一句的错误理解，文章提及迪士尼通过收购其他娱乐公司，将一些原本不属于迪士尼的电影、电视剧和电子游戏中的角色聚集在一起，产生了跨媒体的故事叙述和体验，并非是迪士尼乐园将一些新角色引进大荧幕，故排除C项。
3.A
解题思路：推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，Walt Disney曾经说过：“我们不断前进，打开新的大门，做新的事情。”这种精神是迪士尼公司取得巨大成功的基础。迪士尼的故事展示了梦想、创造力的力量，以及一切皆有可能的信念。由此可推知，迪士尼成功的关键在于其创新精神。故选A项。
4.C
解题思路：推理判断题。本文主要介绍了迪士尼从成立到发展壮大的过程，它从一个小的动画工作室成长到全球娱乐巨头，创造了一部部经典的动画影片，后来开设迪士尼乐园，改变了家庭娱乐的概念，并通过收购其他娱乐公司将更多角色融入其跨媒体的世界。迪士尼公司敢于尝试、不断推陈出新，这种创新精神使他们历经百年仍经久不衰。由此可推知，本文的写作目的是介绍迪士尼的发展。故选C项。
·第三名才是真正赢家？
1.C
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知，“第二名只是第一个失败者”是纳斯卡赛车传奇冠军Dale Earnhardt的格言，被众人熟知，或者就像作者已故的父亲开玩笑说的“赢是不够的，你的朋友也必须输”。再结合第二段第一句可知，我们可能不想让别人知道我们的想法，但我们中的许多人确实是这样想的，因为人生来注定要相互竞争。由此可推知，作者父亲的玩笑是为了表明竞争是人类的天性。故选C项。
2.C
解题思路：词义猜测题。根据画线词下文内容可知，1995年的一项研究发现，铜牌获得者平均比银牌获得者更快乐，而2018年的另一项研究调查了1904年至1936年参加奥运会的美国运动员，发现最好成绩为银牌的运动员平均活到了72岁。金牌得主可以活到76岁，但第一名是铜牌得主，他们活到了78岁。由此可推知，画线词所在句表示，虽然第二名可能是头号失败者，但第三名可能是真正的赢家，至少在幸福感和寿命方面是这样。 “lifetime” 意为“寿命”，故选C项。
3.B
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知，银牌获得者认为自己是头号失败者，因为他们只拿自己和冠军比较。相比之下，铜牌获得者将自己与那些从未登上领奖台的人相比较。因此，他们自我感觉更好，所以更快乐。这种情绪表现在健康和寿命的改善上。事实上，研究人员发现，把自己和其他不幸的人比较是一种减少消极情绪的可靠方法。这种比较并不是出于恶意，而是因为生活中的回报是相对的。由此可推知，向下竞争有助于提高幸福感。故选B项。
4.D
解题思路：主旨大意题。本文主要围绕“第三名是真正赢家”这一观点展开论述，通过引用以前的研究论证了其观点的合理性，并从“向上比较”和“向下比较”的差异对其进行了解释。D项能够概括文章主旨大意，故选D项。错项分析：文章并未对成为赢家的关键进行阐述，故A项偏离文章主旨；B项是文章最后一段的细节信息，不能概括文章主旨，故排除B项；文章首段引用了Dale Earnhardt的名言，表明人们爱竞争，旨在引出文章的主题，作者并未对这一名言隐含的智慧展开论述，故C项偏离文章主旨。
·乐观何时变成了“有毒的”正能量？
1.B
解题思路：词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知，很多时候，当人们敞开心扉谈论他们的问题或消极想法时，对方的第一反应是告诉他们一切都会迎刃而解的。再结合画线词下文内容可知，那些人试图让陷入困境的人感觉好一些，并没有任何恶意。由此可推知，画线词所在句意为对方的第一反应是试图“宽慰”陷入困境的人。 “comfort” 意为“安慰”，符合语境，故选B项。
2.C
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，有毒的正能量意味着“只传递正能量”，并排除任何负面情绪。它传递的理念是：无论情况多么糟糕，人们都应该保持积极的心态。举例而言，有毒的正能量就像匆忙涂在破裂的墙面上的一层厚油漆。它可能会给人营造一种表面完美无瑕的错觉，但在此之下，未解决的问题和裂缝仍然存在。就像油漆无法解决墙壁的结构性问题一样，有毒的正能量掩盖了真实的情绪，并忽视了个人面临的挑战。它并没有解决潜在的问题，只是提供了一种幸福的假象，阻碍了个人的成长和人们真正的情感愈合。由此可知，作者举例是为了解释有毒的正能量的潜在危害。故选C项。
3.D
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，与有毒的正能量不同，真正的乐观能够认识到经历情绪波动的正常性，并且能同时承认积极和消极的情绪。它包含了一种真诚和平衡的心态。真正的乐观不是当周围的世界崩溃时还说着“一切都很好”，而更像是“一切都不好，但我仍然掌控着我的生活。我可以选择如何看待这种情况以及如何应对”。在条件不完美的时候，追寻勇气和承担个人责任，让个人面对挑战，解决潜在的问题，以实现真正的情感治愈。由此可知，与真正的积极性相比，有毒的正能量忽略了人类真实的情感。故选D项。
4.B
解题思路：细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，真正的成长需要承认所有的情绪，无论是积极的还是消极的。允许自己去感受并表达自己的情绪，寻求真正的支持，解决潜在的问题，我们才能克服生活中的挑战，找到长久的幸福。由此可知，作者旨在表明真正的治愈来自于接纳所有的情绪。故选B项。
·培养“成长型”心态
1.B
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “When I first heard it，I felt instinctively irritated.” 可知，作者在第一次听到研究的建议时，第一反应是恼怒的。故选B项。
2.C
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第二段中的＂It all goes back to something called...change our abilities through effort and strategy.＂可知，斯坦福大学心理学教授Carol Dweck提出了“成长型”心态的概念，他认为我们可以通过努力和策略来改变自己的能力。由此可知，拥有“成长型”心态的孩子倾向于相信他们的能力可以通过努力得到提升。故选C项。
3.A
解题思路：推理判断题。根据文章最后两段内容可知，父母的“失败心态”对孩子的影响很大。如果父母认为失败是可耻的，他们的孩子就更有可能害怕犯错。无论我们对孩子说什么或不说什么，关键是让他们适应那些或大或小的失败，让孩子们知道错误是怎么产生的。当你和他们聊天时，你可以描述你学到了什么，或者你是如何制定解决方案的。Dweck表示父母不必否认自己有消极的情绪反应。我们做得不够是因为当我们犯错时，我们会感到尴尬。但是，如果我们能更多地讨论我们的错误，并解释我们是如何克服它们的，我们的孩子就能学会做同样的事情。由此可推知，Dweck建议家长要帮助孩子积极地面对失败。故选A项。
4.D
解题思路：主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了父母称赞孩子聪明可能会让孩子形成“固定型”心态，相信能力是天生的，不能改变。心理学家Dweck提出了“成长型”心态的理论，认为我们可以通过努力和策略来改变自己的能力，并强调了家长要引导孩子正确对待错误和失败，鼓励他们接受失败并从中学习。D项意为“成长型心态在养育子女中的重要性”，能够概括此内容，故选D项。
错项分析：文章的主旨在于培养孩子的“成长型”心态，并非培养聪明孩子的方法，也非称赞在儿童教育中的作用，故A、C两项偏离文章主旨；B项是第二段的细节信息，不能概括文章大意。
·AI成功预测地震！
1.B
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “The Al was provided...background rumblings in the Earth.” 可知，研究团队基于地震物理学知识，为人工智能提供了一组统计特征数据，然后训练它使用五年的地震记录数据库进行自我训练。训练完成后，AI通过听取地球的背景隆隆声来进行预测。由此可知，AI是通过分析地球的背景声音来进行预测的。故选B项。
2.C
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，这项工作显然是人工智能驱动地震预测研究中的一个里程碑。领导德克萨斯地震监测网络项目的资深研究科学家Alexandros Savvaidis解释道：“地震来临时你看不见它们。这只是几毫秒的事，你唯一能控制的就是你的准备情况。即使只有70％的准确率，这仍然是一个巨大的成果，可以帮助最大限度地减少经济和人员损失，并有望显著改善全球的地震预防工作。”由此可推知，Alexandros Savvaidis旨在说明开发人工智能预测地震的重要性。故选C项。
3.A
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第四段中的 “The next step...for these purposes.” 可知，研究人员接下来是在德克萨斯州测试人工智能，因为德州大学的地震监测网络局拥有300个地震台和超过六年的连续记录，这使其成为这些目的的理想地点。由此可知，后续研究的关注点是在不同地点进行测试。故选A项。
4.D
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第三段内容及第四段中的 “that their Al algorithm...earthquake tracking networks” 可知，AI在地震预测方面的应用是一个里程碑式的研究成果。该技术可以帮助减少经济和人力损失，并有望显着改善全球地震预防工作。如果在可靠的地震跟踪网络区域使用AI算法，它将能够产生更准确的预测。再结合最后一段内容，研究人员希望将该系统与基于物理的模型相结合，这种策略在数据贫乏或缺乏的地区可能尤为重要。由此可推知，该地震预测技术是富有开创性和前景很好的。故选D项。
·人工智能“复活”已故亲人
1.B
解题思路：推理判断题。作者在文章开头提及科幻电视剧《黑镜》里利用人工智能来“复活”逝去的亲人的故事，随后提及最新的人工智能技术也给人们带来了重新见到亲人的希望。针对这项技术，作者在后文开展了详细的讨论。由此可知，文章提及《黑镜》是为了引出后文对AI“复活”已故亲人这项技术的讨论。故选B项。
2.D
解题思路：段落大意题。根据文章第二段内容可知，著名音乐家Tino Bao在人工智能Xiaoice的帮助下，成功创造了一个AI虚拟人物：因罕见疾病去世的女儿Bao Rong。Tino Bao和他的家人以及团队竭尽全力拼凑照片，视听录音，以及Tino Bao的一些口述回忆。经过数千次的尝试和失败，他们设计出了这个既能说普通话，也会说英语的逼真的数字人物。Bao最终成立了一家公司，将这项技术带给了其他一些有这样遭遇的家庭。由此可知，该段主要介绍了这款虚拟人物的创造过程。故选D项。
3.C
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “researchers caution that constantly...AI version over forming new，real-life relationships.” 可知，研究人员表示与AI版本的已故亲人不断互动可能会影响人们的自然悲痛过程，使人们陷入否定的状态，这可能会导致悲痛时间延长和其他心理健康问题。此外，人们可能会过度依赖这项技术，花费大量时间与AI版本的人物互动而不去建立新的现实生活关系。由此可知，这项技术会成为人们从痛苦中恢复过来的障碍。故选C项。
4.A
解题思路：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的 “From simple talking pictures that sound nothing like the loved...the use of Al-resurrection technology is safe and responsible.” 可知，从之前听起来一点也不像亲人的“会说话的图像”，到后来用逝者换脸演员，形成深度伪造的假视频，市场的低端更多的是“人工”而不是“智能”。因此，进行适当的监管和建立道德标准非常重要，这可以确保使用AI复活技术是安全可靠的。由此可知，作者建议加强对这项技术的管理。故选A项。
·食品运输下的碳排放
1.D
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “However, a recent study...than previous estimations.” 可知，最近在《自然食品》杂志上发表的一项研究表明，全球食物里程可能占食品相关碳排放的20％，这一比例比之前估计的数字要高得多。由此可知，最新研究发现全球食物里程所占的碳排放份额更高。故选D项。
2.C
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，食物里程代表食物从生产到消费的距离。先前的研究表明，与食物生长过程中产生的碳排放量相比，食物里程造成的排放量很小。例如，生产一千克牛肉会产生近99千克的二氧化碳，而同等重量的苹果只产生0.4千克的二氧化碳。如果我们的目标是尽量减少饮食中的碳足迹，那么选择总体碳足迹较低的食物会更有益，即使它们必须经过一段距离的运输。由此可推知，第二段通过对比生产一千克牛肉与生产一千克苹果产生的碳排放量，旨在强调食物生产对碳排放的影响。故选C项。错项分析：该段提及肉类制品在生产过程中产生的碳排放量较大，这并非旨在指责摄入动物类产品的观念，A 项属于过度推断；第二段通过对比，旨在强调食物生产对碳排放的影响，而非展示短途运输的优势以及证明减少食品碳足迹的重要性，故排除B、D两项。
3.B
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，新研究与之前的研究结果其实并不是相矛盾的。在最新的研究报告中，食物里程在碳排放中的占比之所以较高，是因为计算中包括了所有涉及到的运输，包括化肥、农用设备和农药的运输。牛津大学的研究员Hannah Ritchie建议，为了避免混淆，应该使用一个比“食物里程”更合适的术语。如果这项研究遵循食物里程的标准定义，这一比例将降至9％，这与之前研究中发现的4％至6％更为接近。由此可推知，Ritchie认为最新的研究扩大了“食物里程”的概念范围。故选B项。
4.D
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第二段中的 “Therefore，reducing meat and dairy intake could prove to be a more effective strategy.” 以及最后一段内容可知，减少肉类和奶制品的摄入量可能是一种减少碳足迹的更有效策略。你的饮食对碳排放的影响要远比食物运输距离所产生的影响大得多。由此可推知，减少与食物有关的碳足迹的一个潜在解决方法是减少肉类和奶制品的摄入量。故选D项。
For a century, Disney has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions worldwide. From a small animation(动画)studio to a global entertainment empire, Disney has created a miracle that has lasted for generations.
Over the years, Disney has continued to push the boundaries of creativity and technology. Walt Disney, the visionary founder, revolutionized(变革)the animation industry with the creation of Mickey Mouse in 1928,the world's first synchronized sound and color cartoon, setting the stage for the incredible journey that would follow. In 1937,Disney released the first-ever full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, establishing Disney as a leader in animation. This breakthrough also paved the way for the future of storytelling in cinema, including The Lion King and Frozen.
However, Disney's influence extends far beyond the silver screen. In 1955,the opening of Disneyland transformed Disney from a successful animation studio to a global entertainment giant. It revolutionized the concept of family entertainment and explored immersive theme park experiences by introducing the world to a magical kingdom where dreams come true, solidifying Disney's status as a leader in the entertainment industry. Moreover, Disney's acquisition(收购)of other entertainment companies, such as Pixar and Marvel, has allowed Disney to bring characters like Woody and Buzz Lightyear, Iron Man and Captain America into its ever-expanding universe, connecting storylines and experiences across multiple media, from films to television series to video games.
Walt Disney once said, "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things," and this spirit has been the foundation of the company's remarkable success. Disney's story demonstrates the power of dreams, creativity, and the belief that anything is possible. Nowadays, Disney has become the peak of success, a shining example of what can be accomplished when imagination knows no bounds.
1.Which work started Disney's leading role in the animation industry
A. Mickey Mouse.
B. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
C. The Lion King.
D. Frozen.
2.What do we know about the Disneyland according to paragraph 3
A. It is the first global theme park.
B. It was built jointly by several companies.
C. It brings many new characters to the silver screen.
D. It made Disney into an entertainment industry giant
3.What is the key to Disney's success according to the last paragraph
A. Innovative spirit.
B. Strong determination.
C. Good business strategies.
D. Advanced animation technology.
4.What is the purpose of the passage
A. To show the popularity of Disney.
B. To appeal to people to visit Disneyland.
C. To introduce the development of Disney.
D. To prove the significance of imagination.
·第三名才是真正赢家？ B
"Second place is just the first loser" is a well-known saying from the legendary NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt. Or as my late father put it jokingly, "It's not enough to win. Your friends have to lose too."
We may not want others to know our thoughts, but many of us think this way, because we are born to compete with each other. However, if left unmanaged, this can create conflicts between ourselves and others. Fortunately, there is a way to solve this problem: instead of always going for gold, aim for the bronze（铜牌）.
To expand on the wisdom of Earnhardt, although second place may be the first loser, third place can be the real winner, at least when it comes to happiness and longevity. A 1995 study discovered that bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than silver medalists, while another research in 2018 studied U.S. athletes in the Olympics from 1904 to 1936 and found that those whose best performance was silver lived to 72 on average. Gold medalists beat this by living to 76. But the first prize went to the bronze winners, who lived to 78.
The social concepts of upward and downward comparison help explain the difference. Silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they compare themselves only with the champions. In contrast, the bronze winners compare downwards with those who have never made it onto the podium（领奖台）at all. Therefore, they feel better about themselves and thus, happier. The emotion shows up in improved health and lifespan. In fact, researchers have found that comparing ourselves with the unfortunate lot of others is a reliable technique for reducing a negative mood. The comparison is not from a feeling of ill will, but because rewards in life are relative.
The worldly happiness strategy of working for gold every day is foolish. Stop spending most of your time feeling like a silver medalist: always pursuing and relying your happiness on a single outcome. Rather, aim for healthy competitions in which you do your best without the expectation of being the absolute winner.
1. What does the joke from the author's father imply
A. Everyone has his secret.
B. Defeat is common in battle.
C. Being competitive is human nature.
D.A true friend always stands by your side.
2. What does the underlined word "longevity" in paragraph 3 mean
A. Growth.
B. Pleasure.
C. Lifetime.
D. Pursuit.
3. What can we learn about downward comparison from paragraph 4
A. It brings real rewards.
B. It improves well-being.
C. It prevents conflicts.
D. It reflects negative intentions.
4.What is the best title for the text
A. The Key to Being a Winner
B. The Path to Worldly Happiness
C. The Wisdom of Dale Earnhardt
D. The Victory of Coming in Third
·乐观何时变成了“有毒的”正能量 C
Being optimistic has its benefits, but anything can be taken to an extreme. Very often, when people open up about their problems or negative thoughts, the first instinct of the other person is often to try to console them that everything will work out. People who try to make the troubled person feel better don't usually mean any harm, but they actually are forcing positivity on a person who can't see the lighter side of the situation at that moment. And that's when positivity becomes toxic(有毒的).
Toxic positivity means having "good vibes only" and dismissing any negative emotions. It is the belief that no matter how terrible a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. For example, toxic positivity is like a thick layer of paint applied in a hurry to a cracked wall. It may create the illusion(错觉) of a perfect surface, but underneath lies the unsolved issues and cracks that still exist. Just as the paint fails to address the structural or problems of the wall, toxic positivity masks genuine emotions and dismisses the challenges faced by individuals. It provides an illusion of happiness without solving the potential issues, holding back personal growth and preventing true emotional healing.
Unlike toxic positivity, real positivity recognizes the normality of experiencing a range of emotion and acknowledges both positive and negative emotions. It embraces a genuine and balanced mindset. Real positivity is not saying "Everything is absolutely fine" as the world falls apart around you. It is closer to, "Everything is not fine, yet, I am still in charge of my life. I can choose how I want to think about this situation and how I want to respond." It is finding bravery and personal responsibility in moments when conditions are not perfect, and allowing individuals to face their challenges and solve the potential issues for true emotional healing.
It is important to remember that true growth requires acknowledging all emotions, both positive and negative. By allowing ourselves to feel and express our emotions, seeking genuine support, and addressing the underlying issues, we can overcome life's challenges and find lasting happiness and well-being.
1.What does the underlined word "console" in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Upset.
B. Comfort.
C. Warn.
D. Promise.
2.Why does the author mention the example in paragraph 2
A. To show the importance of being positive.
B. To present an approach to facing challenges.
C. To explain the potential harm of toxic positivity.
D. To stress the difficulty of healing negative emotions.
3.How does toxic positivity differ from real positivity
A. It maintains a balanced mindset.
B. It acknowledges negative thoughts.
C. It improves personal independence.
D. It ignores individuals' true emotions.
4.What does the author intend to tell us
A. A negative mindset is a barrier to our growth.
B. True healing comes from embracing all emotions.
C. Support from others inspires us to face challenges.
D. Positive words give us bravery to address problems.
·培养“成长型”心态 D
I used to tell my children that they were smart, because I was impressed by their rapid growth. I remember clearly watching my daughter figure out how to build a Lego house that would stand up on its own, and thinking: Look at this tiny architectural genius.
But decades of research now suggest that we should not tell our children they're "smart" when they do impressive things. When I first heard it, I felt instinctively irritated. But after I dug into the research, I was persuaded. It all goes back to something called ＂growth＂ mindset （心态），a term developed and popularized by Carol Dweck, a professor of psychology at Stanford. Professor Dweck believes that we can change our abilities through effort and strategy. The alternative to a growth mindset is a "fixed" mindset-the idea that our abilities are inborn and can't be changed. When we praise our children for being "smart," based on victories like doing well on a test，we’re unwittingly（不知不觉地）encouraging them to believe that if they do poorly or make mistakes, they're not smart.
It's not just what we say that matters, but how we tolerate our children's failures. A 2016 study by Dweck showed that parents' "failure mind-sets" affect their children more than their views on intelligence. In other words, if parents think that failure is shameful, their children are more likely to be afraid of making mistakes. The study concludes that everyone is actually a mixture of fixed and growth mindsets, continually evolving with experience. Whatever we say or don't say to our kids, the key is to get them more comfortable with failures big or small.
It's helpful for kids to understand that you make mistakes and learn how they happen. When you chat with them, you can describe what you learned, or how you strategized a solution. "You don't have to deny you have negative emotional reactions," Dweck said. "We, as a society, don't do that enough because we feel embarrassed when we make mistakes." But if we discuss our missteps more and explain how we overcame them, our children can learn to do the same.
1.How did the author feel about the research advice at first
A. It was confusing.
B. It was annoying.
C. It was persuasive.
D. It was encouraging.
2. Children with a growth mindset tend to believe .
A. smartness is the key to success
B. difficulties in daily life teach them a lot
C. their abilities can be improved through hard work
D. they are impressive due to their good grades on tests
3. What does Dweck suggest parents do
A. Help children face failures positively.
B. Hide their negative feelings from children.
C. Remind children to avoid making mistakes.
D. Pay attention to develop children's intelligence.
4.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Ways to Cultivate Smart Children
B. The Effect of a Fixed Mindset on Children
C. The Power of Proper Praise for Children's Growth
D. The Importance of a Growth Mindset in Parenting
·AI成功预测地震！ E
Artificial intelligence (Al) is showing promise in earthquake prediction, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas， Austin， have developed an Al algorithm（算法）that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations for the predicted earthquakes.
The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach. The Al was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team's knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the Al provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings（隆隆声）in the Earth.
This work is clearly a milestone in research for Al-driven earthquake prediction. "You don't see earthquakes coming," explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program (TexNet). "It's a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that's a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide."
While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their Al algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT's Bureau TexNet has300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.
Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. "That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward," concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau's director.
1.How does the Al forecast earthquakes
A. By identifying data from the satellites.
B. By analyzing background sounds in the Earth.
C. By modeling data based on earthquake recordings.
D. By monitoring changes in the Earth's magnetic field.
2. What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in paragraph 3
A. The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes.
B. The importance of preparing for earthquakes.
C. The significance of developing the Al prediction.
D. The limitation of Al algorithms in earthquake prediction.
3.What does the follow-up research focus on
A. Conducting tests in different locations.
B. Applying the Al approach to other fields.
C. Building more earthquake stations in Texas.
D. Enlarging the database to train the calculation accuracy.
4. Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology
A. Stable but outdated.
B. Effective but costly.
C. Potential and economical.
D. Pioneering and promising.
·人工智能“复活”已故亲人 F
Over a decade ago, the science fiction series Black Mirror showed a story about using artificial intelligence to bring back loved ones. Thanks to technological advancement, the latest Al technology brings hope of recreating loved ones through virtual form.
Recently, it was revealed that renowned musician Tino Bao had created a digital version of his daughter, who in 2021 passed away due to a rare disease at the age of 22.With the help of Xiaoice, Microsoft Asia's Al branch based in China, Bao was able to recreate his daughter Bao Rong as an Al-powered virtual figure. Tino Bao, his family and the team went to great lengths to piece together pictures, audio-visual recordings, and narrated memories of Rong. After thousands of trials and errors, they presented the life-like digital human who speaks in both Mandarin and English. Bao has finally launched a company to bring the technological miracle to other families experiencing such loss.
However, this technological achievement has also been accompanied by many controversies. The idea of bringing back a loved one through Al may seem comforting. Still, researchers caution that constantly interacting with an Al version of a deceased loved one could potentially affect the natural grieving(悲伤) process, leaving individuals stuck in a state of denial. This could lead to prolonged grief and other mental health issues. Furthermore, there's a risk that people may become overly dependent on the technology, prioritizing their interactions with the Al version over forming new, real-life relationships.
With the case of Bao Rong out in the open, Al resurrection(复活)has become a business. From simple "talking pictures" that sound nothing like the loved ones to deepfake videos of actors speaking with the faces of those who passed away, the lower end of the market is more "artificial" than "Intelligent".
Therefore, it is crucial to establish proper regulations and ethical standards to ensure that the use of Al-resurrection technology is safe and responsible.
1.Why does the author mention Black Mirror in paragraph 1
A. To advertise Microsoft's virtual products
B. To lead to the discussion about Al resurrection.
C. To prove the predictive power of science fiction
D. To highlight the advancement of artificial intelligence
2.What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The popularity of Al-resurrection technology.
B. Reasons for making a digital version of Bao Rong.
C. Challenges of developing a life-like digital human.
D. The process of creating an Al-powered virtual figure.
3.What can we learn about Al-resurrection technology from paragraph 37
A. It still has some technical limitations.
B. It helps people build new real-life relationships.
C. It can be a person's obstacle to recovering from sadness.
D. It enables individuals to preserve good memories of loved ones
4.What does the author suggest people do
A. Strengthen the management of the technology.
B. Apply the technology to making pictures and videos.
C. Put the technology into the market as soon as possible
D. Educate the public about the potential risks of technology.
·食品运输下的碳排放 G
In recent years, the popular idea of reducing carbon footprints by eating locally to cut down food miles has come under close examination. However, a recent study published in Nature Food indicates that global food miles might account for as much as 20 percent of food-related emissions(排放),a significantly higher percentage than previous estimations. This statement begs the question: Are food miles more impactful than we initially believed
Food miles represent the distance food travels from production to consumption, with previous studies suggesting that the emissions from these miles are tiny compared to the emissions produced during the food growing process. For instance, producing one kilogram of beef generates almost 99 kg of CO2, while apples only produce 0.4 kg per kilogram. If the goal is to minimize dietary carbon footprints, it would be more beneficial to choose foods with lower overall carbon footprints, even if they have to travel a distance. Therefore, reducing meat and dairy intake could prove to be a more effective strategy.
The recent study doesn't contradict(相矛盾)this conclusion. The reason why the reported proportion is higher is that the calculation includes all transport involved, including the transportation of fertilizers, farm equipment, and pesticides(杀虫剂).Hannah Ritchie, a researcher at the University of Oxford, suggests that a term other than "food miles" would be more appropriate to avoid any confusion. If the study had followed the standard definition of food miles, the percentage would drop to 9 percent, which corresponds more closely with the 4 to 6 percent found in prior research.
Moreover, the study theorizes that even if all food was produced in the countries where it is consumed, the reduction in emissions would only be 1.7 percent overall. This is due to the fact that a larger proportion of food would be transported by road rather than by sea, with trucks producing higher emissions per ton of cargo than ships.
"So, overall, the bottom line is still that what you eat has a much bigger impact on emissions than the distance that food has to travel to reach you," said Ritchie.
1.What has the recent study found
A. Food production has caused a lot of carbon emissions.
B. Carbon emissions from food miles are increasing rapidly
C. Carbon emission reduction largely depends on eating locally.
D. Global food miles make up a higher share of carbon emissions.
2.Why does the author mention "beef" and "apples" in paragraph 2？
A. To criticize the belief of consuming animal products
B. To show the advantages of short-distance transportation.
C. To stress the effect of food production on carbon emissions.
D. To prove the importance of reducing dietary carbon footprints.
3.What does Ritchie think of the recent study
A. It is based on inaccurate data.
B. It expands the concept of food miles.
C. It only focuses on meat and dairy products.
D. It analyzes carbon emissions from different transport.
4.What might be a potential solution to food-related carbon footprints
A. Upgrading food transportation systems.
B. Supplying alternative plant-based foods.
C. Avoiding using chemical pesticides for plants.
D. Reducing the consumption of meat and dairy products
·“造梦工厂”迪士尼
1.B
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “In 1937，Disney released the first-ever full-length animated feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, establishing Disney as a leader in animation.”可知，1937年，迪士尼发行了第一部完整的长篇动画电影《白雪公主和七个小矮人》，这奠定了迪士尼在动画行业的领先地位。故选B项。
2.D
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “In 1955, the opening of Disneyland transformed Disney．．．as a leader in the entertainment industry.” 可知，1955年，迪士尼乐园的开业使迪士尼从一家成功的动画工作室变成了全球娱乐巨头。它彻底改变了家庭娱乐的概念，通过将世界带入梦想成真的神奇王国，探索沉浸式主题公园体验，巩固了迪士尼在娱乐行业的领导者地位。故选D项。
错项分析：A项文章未提及；B项是根据该段中的 “other entertainment companies”臆造的选项，文章仅提及迪士尼收购了皮克斯、漫威等其他娱乐公司，并未提及迪士尼乐园是由多家公司联合建造的，故排除B项；C 项是对该段最后一句的错误理解，文章提及迪士尼通过收购其他娱乐公司，将一些原本不属于迪士尼的电影、电视剧和电子游戏中的角色聚集在一起，产生了跨媒体的故事叙述和体验，并非是迪士尼乐园将一些新角色引进大荧幕，故排除C项。
3.A
解题思路：推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，Walt Disney曾经说过：“我们不断前进，打开新的大门，做新的事情。”这种精神是迪士尼公司取得巨大成功的基础。迪士尼的故事展示了梦想、创造力的力量，以及一切皆有可能的信念。由此可推知，迪士尼成功的关键在于其创新精神。故选A项。
4.C
解题思路：推理判断题。本文主要介绍了迪士尼从成立到发展壮大的过程，它从一个小的动画工作室成长到全球娱乐巨头，创造了一部部经典的动画影片，后来开设迪士尼乐园，改变了家庭娱乐的概念，并通过收购其他娱乐公司将更多角色融入其跨媒体的世界。迪士尼公司敢于尝试、不断推陈出新，这种创新精神使他们历经百年仍经久不衰。由此可推知，本文的写作目的是介绍迪士尼的发展。故选C项。
·第三名才是真正赢家？
1.C
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知，“第二名只是第一个失败者”是纳斯卡赛车传奇冠军Dale Earnhardt的格言，被众人熟知，或者就像作者已故的父亲开玩笑说的“赢是不够的，你的朋友也必须输”。再结合第二段第一句可知，我们可能不想让别人知道我们的想法，但我们中的许多人确实是这样想的，因为人生来注定要相互竞争。由此可推知，作者父亲的玩笑是为了表明竞争是人类的天性。故选C项。
2.C
解题思路：词义猜测题。根据画线词下文内容可知，1995年的一项研究发现，铜牌获得者平均比银牌获得者更快乐，而2018年的另一项研究调查了1904年至1936年参加奥运会的美国运动员，发现最好成绩为银牌的运动员平均活到了72岁。金牌得主可以活到76岁，但第一名是铜牌得主，他们活到了78岁。由此可推知，画线词所在句表示，虽然第二名可能是头号失败者，但第三名可能是真正的赢家，至少在幸福感和寿命方面是这样。 “lifetime” 意为“寿命”，故选C项。
3.B
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知，银牌获得者认为自己是头号失败者，因为他们只拿自己和冠军比较。相比之下，铜牌获得者将自己与那些从未登上领奖台的人相比较。因此，他们自我感觉更好，所以更快乐。这种情绪表现在健康和寿命的改善上。事实上，研究人员发现，把自己和其他不幸的人比较是一种减少消极情绪的可靠方法。这种比较并不是出于恶意，而是因为生活中的回报是相对的。由此可推知，向下竞争有助于提高幸福感。故选B项。
4.D
解题思路：主旨大意题。本文主要围绕“第三名是真正赢家”这一观点展开论述，通过引用以前的研究论证了其观点的合理性，并从“向上比较”和“向下比较”的差异对其进行了解释。D项能够概括文章主旨大意，故选D项。错项分析：文章并未对成为赢家的关键进行阐述，故A项偏离文章主旨；B项是文章最后一段的细节信息，不能概括文章主旨，故排除B项；文章首段引用了Dale Earnhardt的名言，表明人们爱竞争，旨在引出文章的主题，作者并未对这一名言隐含的智慧展开论述，故C项偏离文章主旨。
·乐观何时变成了“有毒的”正能量？
1.B
解题思路：词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知，很多时候，当人们敞开心扉谈论他们的问题或消极想法时，对方的第一反应是告诉他们一切都会迎刃而解的。再结合画线词下文内容可知，那些人试图让陷入困境的人感觉好一些，并没有任何恶意。由此可推知，画线词所在句意为对方的第一反应是试图“宽慰”陷入困境的人。 “comfort” 意为“安慰”，符合语境，故选B项。
2.C
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，有毒的正能量意味着“只传递正能量”，并排除任何负面情绪。它传递的理念是：无论情况多么糟糕，人们都应该保持积极的心态。举例而言，有毒的正能量就像匆忙涂在破裂的墙面上的一层厚油漆。它可能会给人营造一种表面完美无瑕的错觉，但在此之下，未解决的问题和裂缝仍然存在。就像油漆无法解决墙壁的结构性问题一样，有毒的正能量掩盖了真实的情绪，并忽视了个人面临的挑战。它并没有解决潜在的问题，只是提供了一种幸福的假象，阻碍了个人的成长和人们真正的情感愈合。由此可知，作者举例是为了解释有毒的正能量的潜在危害。故选C项。
3.D
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，与有毒的正能量不同，真正的乐观能够认识到经历情绪波动的正常性，并且能同时承认积极和消极的情绪。它包含了一种真诚和平衡的心态。真正的乐观不是当周围的世界崩溃时还说着“一切都很好”，而更像是“一切都不好，但我仍然掌控着我的生活。我可以选择如何看待这种情况以及如何应对”。在条件不完美的时候，追寻勇气和承担个人责任，让个人面对挑战，解决潜在的问题，以实现真正的情感治愈。由此可知，与真正的积极性相比，有毒的正能量忽略了人类真实的情感。故选D项。
4.B
解题思路：细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，真正的成长需要承认所有的情绪，无论是积极的还是消极的。允许自己去感受并表达自己的情绪，寻求真正的支持，解决潜在的问题，我们才能克服生活中的挑战，找到长久的幸福。由此可知，作者旨在表明真正的治愈来自于接纳所有的情绪。故选B项。
·培养“成长型”心态
1.B
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “When I first heard it，I felt instinctively irritated.” 可知，作者在第一次听到研究的建议时，第一反应是恼怒的。故选B项。
2.C
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第二段中的＂It all goes back to something called...change our abilities through effort and strategy.＂可知，斯坦福大学心理学教授Carol Dweck提出了“成长型”心态的概念，他认为我们可以通过努力和策略来改变自己的能力。由此可知，拥有“成长型”心态的孩子倾向于相信他们的能力可以通过努力得到提升。故选C项。
3.A
解题思路：推理判断题。根据文章最后两段内容可知，父母的“失败心态”对孩子的影响很大。如果父母认为失败是可耻的，他们的孩子就更有可能害怕犯错。无论我们对孩子说什么或不说什么，关键是让他们适应那些或大或小的失败，让孩子们知道错误是怎么产生的。当你和他们聊天时，你可以描述你学到了什么，或者你是如何制定解决方案的。Dweck表示父母不必否认自己有消极的情绪反应。我们做得不够是因为当我们犯错时，我们会感到尴尬。但是，如果我们能更多地讨论我们的错误，并解释我们是如何克服它们的，我们的孩子就能学会做同样的事情。由此可推知，Dweck建议家长要帮助孩子积极地面对失败。故选A项。
4.D
解题思路：主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了父母称赞孩子聪明可能会让孩子形成“固定型”心态，相信能力是天生的，不能改变。心理学家Dweck提出了“成长型”心态的理论，认为我们可以通过努力和策略来改变自己的能力，并强调了家长要引导孩子正确对待错误和失败，鼓励他们接受失败并从中学习。D项意为“成长型心态在养育子女中的重要性”，能够概括此内容，故选D项。
错项分析：文章的主旨在于培养孩子的“成长型”心态，并非培养聪明孩子的方法，也非称赞在儿童教育中的作用，故A、C两项偏离文章主旨；B项是第二段的细节信息，不能概括文章大意。
·AI成功预测地震！
1.B
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “The Al was provided...background rumblings in the Earth.” 可知，研究团队基于地震物理学知识，为人工智能提供了一组统计特征数据，然后训练它使用五年的地震记录数据库进行自我训练。训练完成后，AI通过听取地球的背景隆隆声来进行预测。由此可知，AI是通过分析地球的背景声音来进行预测的。故选B项。
2.C
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，这项工作显然是人工智能驱动地震预测研究中的一个里程碑。领导德克萨斯地震监测网络项目的资深研究科学家Alexandros Savvaidis解释道：“地震来临时你看不见它们。这只是几毫秒的事，你唯一能控制的就是你的准备情况。即使只有70％的准确率，这仍然是一个巨大的成果，可以帮助最大限度地减少经济和人员损失，并有望显著改善全球的地震预防工作。”由此可推知，Alexandros Savvaidis旨在说明开发人工智能预测地震的重要性。故选C项。
3.A
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第四段中的 “The next step...for these purposes.” 可知，研究人员接下来是在德克萨斯州测试人工智能，因为德州大学的地震监测网络局拥有300个地震台和超过六年的连续记录，这使其成为这些目的的理想地点。由此可知，后续研究的关注点是在不同地点进行测试。故选A项。
4.D
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第三段内容及第四段中的 “that their Al algorithm...earthquake tracking networks” 可知，AI在地震预测方面的应用是一个里程碑式的研究成果。该技术可以帮助减少经济和人力损失，并有望显着改善全球地震预防工作。如果在可靠的地震跟踪网络区域使用AI算法，它将能够产生更准确的预测。再结合最后一段内容，研究人员希望将该系统与基于物理的模型相结合，这种策略在数据贫乏或缺乏的地区可能尤为重要。由此可推知，该地震预测技术是富有开创性和前景很好的。故选D项。
·人工智能“复活”已故亲人
1.B
解题思路：推理判断题。作者在文章开头提及科幻电视剧《黑镜》里利用人工智能来“复活”逝去的亲人的故事，随后提及最新的人工智能技术也给人们带来了重新见到亲人的希望。针对这项技术，作者在后文开展了详细的讨论。由此可知，文章提及《黑镜》是为了引出后文对AI“复活”已故亲人这项技术的讨论。故选B项。
2.D
解题思路：段落大意题。根据文章第二段内容可知，著名音乐家Tino Bao在人工智能Xiaoice的帮助下，成功创造了一个AI虚拟人物：因罕见疾病去世的女儿Bao Rong。Tino Bao和他的家人以及团队竭尽全力拼凑照片，视听录音，以及Tino Bao的一些口述回忆。经过数千次的尝试和失败，他们设计出了这个既能说普通话，也会说英语的逼真的数字人物。Bao最终成立了一家公司，将这项技术带给了其他一些有这样遭遇的家庭。由此可知，该段主要介绍了这款虚拟人物的创造过程。故选D项。
3.C
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “researchers caution that constantly...AI version over forming new，real-life relationships.” 可知，研究人员表示与AI版本的已故亲人不断互动可能会影响人们的自然悲痛过程，使人们陷入否定的状态，这可能会导致悲痛时间延长和其他心理健康问题。此外，人们可能会过度依赖这项技术，花费大量时间与AI版本的人物互动而不去建立新的现实生活关系。由此可知，这项技术会成为人们从痛苦中恢复过来的障碍。故选C项。
4.A
解题思路：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的 “From simple talking pictures that sound nothing like the loved...the use of Al-resurrection technology is safe and responsible.” 可知，从之前听起来一点也不像亲人的“会说话的图像”，到后来用逝者换脸演员，形成深度伪造的假视频，市场的低端更多的是“人工”而不是“智能”。因此，进行适当的监管和建立道德标准非常重要，这可以确保使用AI复活技术是安全可靠的。由此可知，作者建议加强对这项技术的管理。故选A项。
·食品运输下的碳排放
1.D
解题思路：细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “However, a recent study...than previous estimations.” 可知，最近在《自然食品》杂志上发表的一项研究表明，全球食物里程可能占食品相关碳排放的20％，这一比例比之前估计的数字要高得多。由此可知，最新研究发现全球食物里程所占的碳排放份额更高。故选D项。
2.C
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，食物里程代表食物从生产到消费的距离。先前的研究表明，与食物生长过程中产生的碳排放量相比，食物里程造成的排放量很小。例如，生产一千克牛肉会产生近99千克的二氧化碳，而同等重量的苹果只产生0.4千克的二氧化碳。如果我们的目标是尽量减少饮食中的碳足迹，那么选择总体碳足迹较低的食物会更有益，即使它们必须经过一段距离的运输。由此可推知，第二段通过对比生产一千克牛肉与生产一千克苹果产生的碳排放量，旨在强调食物生产对碳排放的影响。故选C项。错项分析：该段提及肉类制品在生产过程中产生的碳排放量较大，这并非旨在指责摄入动物类产品的观念，A 项属于过度推断；第二段通过对比，旨在强调食物生产对碳排放的影响，而非展示短途运输的优势以及证明减少食品碳足迹的重要性，故排除B、D两项。
3.B
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，新研究与之前的研究结果其实并不是相矛盾的。在最新的研究报告中，食物里程在碳排放中的占比之所以较高，是因为计算中包括了所有涉及到的运输，包括化肥、农用设备和农药的运输。牛津大学的研究员Hannah Ritchie建议，为了避免混淆，应该使用一个比“食物里程”更合适的术语。如果这项研究遵循食物里程的标准定义，这一比例将降至9％，这与之前研究中发现的4％至6％更为接近。由此可推知，Ritchie认为最新的研究扩大了“食物里程”的概念范围。故选B项。
4.D
解题思路：推理判断题。根据第二段中的 “Therefore，reducing meat and dairy intake could prove to be a more effective strategy.” 以及最后一段内容可知，减少肉类和奶制品的摄入量可能是一种减少碳足迹的更有效策略。你的饮食对碳排放的影响要远比食物运输距离所产生的影响大得多。由此可推知，减少与食物有关的碳足迹的一个潜在解决方法是减少肉类和奶制品的摄入量。故选D项。