26.【2025年高考英语分类练】阅读理解C&D篇能力提升组组合卷
（试题说明+技巧点拨+单词清障+最新全国各地真题模拟题精选） 教师版
【试题说明】
语篇 主题语境 体裁 难度系数 适合阶段
C&D 1 人与社会之火灾损害的建筑进行快速评估的人工智能系统DamageMap 说明文 适中（0.65） 2025届高三英语
C&D 2 人与社会之键盘和屏幕已经悄悄地取代了我们日常生活中的手写 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 3 人与社会之水熊虫的极端生存能力 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 4 人与社会之无现金交易和订阅制经济对企业和消费者的影响 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 5 人与社会之忙碌文化对员工的影响 说明文 适中（0.65）
【技巧点拨】
高考英语阅读理解说明文的语言具有专业性、客观性、逻辑性强等特点，以下是具体分析：
句子结构
长难句较多：为完整、准确地表达复杂的科学概念、原理或逻辑关系，常使用结构复杂的长难句。句子可能包含多个从句，如定语从句、状语从句、宾语从句等，还可能有非谓语动词短语、介词短语等多种修饰成分。例如 “In the field of artificial intelligence, researchers are developing algorithms that can analyze vast amounts of data and make predictions based on patterns they identify, which will greatly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of decision-making processes.”
被动语态频繁：为突出客观事实和动作的承受者，被动语态使用频率较高。如 “Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.”“The experiment was conducted under strict conditions.” 等，这样能使描述更具客观性，强调信息的重点在于事物本身或动作的结果。
复杂修饰语：会使用大量的形容词、副词、介词短语、分词短语等作修饰语，对中心词进行详细描述和限定，使表达更加精确。如 “The large, ancient oak tree in the middle of the park, with its thick branches and deep roots, has withstood many storms over the years.”
【词汇清障】
第一组
C&D1 文章词汇题
aerial A. 补充的；附加的
supplementary B. 航空的；空中的
accuracy C. 倒塌的；坍塌的
collapsed D. 精确；准确
classify E. 分类；归类
答案：1 - B；2 - A；3 - D；4 - C；5 - E
C&D2 文章词汇题
cognitive A. 脑电图
faint B. 认知的；感知的
electroencephalogram C. 微弱的；模糊的
activate D. 课程；全部课程
curriculum E. 激活；使活动
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - E；5 - D
C&D3 文章词汇题
durability A. 隐生（现象）
immortal B. 耐久性；耐用性
cryptobiosis C. 不朽的；长生不老的
vacuum D. 真空；空白
radiation E. 辐射；放射线
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - D；5 - E
C&D4 文章词汇题
subscription A. 流失率
allure B. 订阅；订购
tangible C. 吸引力；诱惑
churn rate D. 有形的；切实的
constraint E. 限制；约束
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - D；4 - A；5 - E
C&D5 文章词汇题
promote A. 自以为是的
perceive B. 促进；提升；推销
mobility C. 理解；认知；察觉
self - righteous D. 流动性；移动性
launch E. 发起；推出；发射
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - D；4 - A；5 - E
第二组
C&D1 文章词汇题
assess A. 黑色的；变黑的
rely B. 评估；评定
blackened C. 依靠；依赖
identify D. 倒塌；坍塌
collapse E. 识别；认出；鉴定
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - E；5 - D
C&D2 文章词汇题
routine A. 参与者
faint B. 常规；惯例；例行公事
participant C. 微弱的；模糊的
capture D. 捕获；获取；抓住
perseveration E. 持续；保留
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - D；5 - E
C&D3 文章词汇题
nicknames A. 新陈代谢
terrestrial B. 绰号；昵称
metabolism C. 陆地的；陆生的
withstand D. 使暴露；揭露
expose E. 承受；抵住
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - E；5 - D
C&D4 文章词汇题
transform A. 无形的；触摸不到的
foster B. 转变；转换
tangible C. 促进；培养
unnoticed D. 未被注意的；被忽视的
budget E. 预算
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - D；5 - E
C&D5 文章词汇题
skip A. 处于困境；忙得不可开交
knee - deep B. 跳过；略过；不参加
burnout C. 精疲力竭；倦怠
opposed D. 相反的；对立的
superior E. 上级；上司；较好的
答案：1 - B；2 - A；3 - C；4 - D；5 - E
【习题精做】
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
C&D 1
（24-25高三上·山东济宁·阶段练习）People around the globe have suffered the anxiety of waiting months to find out if their homes have been damaged by wildfires. Now, once the smoke has cleared for aerial photography, researchers have found a way to identify building damage within minutes. Through a system called DamageMap, a team at Stanford University has brought an AI approach to building assessment: Instead of comparing before-and-after photos, they’ve trained a program using machine learning to rely only on post-fire images.
The current method of assessing damage involves people going door-to-door to check every building. While DamageMap is not intended to replace in-person damage assessment, it could be used as a supplementary tool by offering immediate results and providing the exact locations of the affected buildings. The researchers tested it using a variety of satellite and aerial photography with at least 92 percent accuracy.
Most computational systems now cannot efficiently classify building damage because the AI compares post-disaster photos with pre-disaster images that must use the same satellite, camera angle and lighting conditions, which can be expensive to obtain or unavailable. Therefore, DamageMap first uses pre-fire photos to map the area and confirm building locations. Then, the program analyzes post-wildfire images to identify damage through features like blackened surfaces, collapsed roofs or the absence of structures.
Structural damage from wildfires in California is typically divided into four categories: almost no damage, minor damage, major damage or destroyed. Because DamageMap is based on aerial images, the researchers quickly realized the system could not make such detailed assessments and trained the machine to simply determine if there was a fire damage or not.
Because the team used a deep learning technique, their model can continue to be improved by feeding it more data. The researchers said the tool can be applied to any area suffering from wildfires and hope it could also be trained to classify damages from other disasters, such as floods or hurricanes. “So far our results suggest that this can be generalized, and we can keep improving it,” said lead study author Marios Galanis, a graduate student at Stanford’s School of Engineering.
1．What is the advantage of using DamageMap
A．It helps improve the evaluation efficiency.
B．It operates automatically after self-learning.
C．It analyzes large numbers of disaster photos.
D．It takes the place of the traditional measures.
2．How does DamageMap work
A．It identifies damage with pre-fire photos.
B．It confirms locations with post-fire photos.
C．It assesses damage through the features of buildings.
D．It maps the fire-affected area through comparing photos.
3．What would the future study focus on according to Marios Galanis
A．Accuracy improvement. B．A wider range of application.
C．Techniques development. D．A higher speed of machine learning.
4．What does the text mainly talk about
A．The impact of wildfires on local residents.
B．Main challenges to classify structural damage.
C．Possible solutions to identify natural disasters.
D．An AI system for rapid fire damage evaluation.
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D
【难度】0.65
【知识点】自然灾害与防范、说明文、人工智能
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了可以对火灾损害的建筑进行快速评估的人工智能系统DamageMap。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“People around the globe have suffered the anxiety of waiting months to find out if their homes have been damaged by wildfires. Now, once the smoke has cleared for aerial photography, researchers have found a way to identify building damage within minutes. Through a system called DamageMap, a team at Stanford University has brought an AI approach to building assessment: Instead of comparing before-and-after photos, they’ve trained a program using machine learning to rely only on post-fire images.(世界各地的人们都在焦急地等待几个月，想知道他们的家园是否被野火破坏。现在，一旦烟雾消散，研究人员已经找到了一种方法，可以在几分钟内确定建筑物的损坏情况。斯坦福大学的一个团队通过一个名为DamageMap的系统，引入了一种人工智能方法来进行评估：他们没有比较火灾前后的照片，而是使用机器学习训练了一个程序，只依赖火灾后的图像。)”可知，使用DamageMap的优势是它有助于提高评估效率。故选A项。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段的句子“Therefore, DamageMap first uses pre-fire photos to map the area and confirm building locations. Then, the program analyzes post-wildfire images to identify damage through features like blackened surfaces, collapsed roofs or the absence of structures.(因此，DamageMap首先使用火灾前的照片来绘制该区域并确认建筑物位置。然后，该程序分析野火后的图像，通过诸如变黑的表面、倒塌的屋顶或缺乏结构等特征来识别损害。)”可知，DamageMap通过建筑物的特征来评估损失。故选C项。
3．细节理解题。根据第五段的句子“The researchers said the tool can be applied to any area suffering from wildfires and hope it could also be trained to classify damages from other disasters, such as floods or hurricanes. “So far our results suggest that this can be generalized, and we can keep improving it,” said lead study author Marios Galanis, a graduate student at Stanford’s School of Engineering.(研究人员表示，该工具可以应用于任何遭受野火的地区，并希望它也可以被训练来分类其他灾害造成的损失，如洪水或飓风。“到目前为止，我们的研究结果表明，这是可以推广的，我们可以不断改进它，”该研究的主要作者、斯坦福大学工程学院的研究生马里奥斯·加拉尼斯说。)”可知，未来的研究方向是该AI系统更广泛的应用。故选B项。
4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，特别是第一段“People around the globe have suffered the anxiety of waiting months to find out if their homes have been damaged by wildfires. Now, once the smoke has cleared for aerial photography, researchers have found a way to identify building damage within minutes. Through a system called DamageMap, a team at Stanford University has brought an AI approach to building assessment: Instead of comparing before-and-after photos, they’ve trained a program using machine learning to rely only on post-fire images.(世界各地的人们都在焦急地等待几个月，想知道他们的家园是否被野火破坏。现在，一旦烟雾消散，研究人员已经找到了一种方法，可以在几分钟内确定建筑物的损坏情况。斯坦福大学的一个团队通过一个名为DamageMap的系统，引入了一种人工智能方法来进行评估：他们没有比较火灾前后的照片，而是使用机器学习训练了一个程序，只依赖火灾后的图像。)”可知，本文主要介绍了一个快速评估受灾建筑的人工智能系统DamageMap。所以，D项“An AI system for rapid fire damage evaluation.(用于快速火灾损害评估的人工智能系统。)”可以概况本文的大意。故选D项。
C&D 2
（24-25高三上·山东济宁·阶段练习）Think back to the last time you take down a quick note or made a grocery list. Chances are, it wasn’t with pen and paper. Over the past decade, keyboards and screens have quietly replaced handwriting in our daily routines, from classrooms to office meetings. Yet, research shows that putting pen to paper offers cognitive(认知的) benefits that digital tools can’t copy.
Brain networks in children are like faint and winding paths in a forest, says Audrey Meer, a professor of neuropsychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. With practice and experience, these paths can become motorways that connect different parts of the brain to transport information fast and efficiently.
In a study published last January, Audrey Meer and her co-author Ruud Weel looked at brain scans of 36 children who performed writing tasks. The students were asked to write words using a digital pen on a touchscreen device or typing them on a keyboard. The participants’ brain activity during each task was captured through electroencephalogram (EEG) techniques.
“The most surprising thing was that the whole brain was active when they were writing by hand, while much smaller areas were active when they were typewriting,” Audrey Meer says. “This suggests that when you are writing by hand you are using most of your brain to get the job done.”
Moreover, the study reported that the different parts of the brain activated by handwriting communicated with each other through brain waves associated with learning. Audrey Meer says, “We found those variations were active during handwriting but not during typewriting.”
As a result, researchers are encouraging the perseveration of handwriting skills. In Norway, many schools stopped teaching handwriting, instead asking pupils to write and read on an iPad, a trend Audrey Meer hopes to change through her research.
“I think we should have at least a minimum of handwriting in primary school curricula simply because it is so good for the developing brain,” she says.
5．What message do the underlined words in paragraph 2 seem to convey
A．The Brain networks in children are efficient and clear.
B．The Brain networks in children are positive and stable.
C．The Brain networks in children are associated and simple.
D．The Brain networks in children are weak and indirect.
6．How was the study carried out
A．By testing EEG techniques. B．By assigning writing tasks.
C．By studying published findings. D．By questioning the participants.
7．Why does the handwriting outweigh type writing according to Audrey Meer
A．It engages more areas of the brain.
B．It ensures higher efficiency in note-taking.
C．It represents a person’s thoughts more accurately.
D．It improves children’s spelling and grammar skills.
8．What is the experts’ suggestion for the schools
A．Focusing on teaching typing skills.
B．Encouraging the use of electronic devices.
C．Offering a certain amount of handwriting lessons.
D．Holding various activities for students’ communication.
【答案】5．D 6．B 7．A 8．C
【难度】0.65
【知识点】科普知识 、说明文、习惯养成教育
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文说明了在过去的十年里，从教室到办公室会议，键盘和屏幕已经悄悄地取代了我们日常生活中的手写。然而，研究表明，在纸上笔写的好处是数字工具无法比拟的。
5．词句猜测题。根据划线句后文内容“With practice and experience, these paths can become motorways that connect different parts of the brain to transport information fast and efficiently.(通过实践和经验，这些路径可以成为连接大脑不同部分的高速公路，快速有效地传输信息。)可知，儿童的大脑经过实践和经验之后，就会像高速公路一样快速有效地传递信息，而划线句“Brain networks in children are like faint and winding paths in a forest(儿童的大脑网络就像森林中模糊而蜿蜒的路径)”则将孩子的大脑网络比作了森林里的小路。森林里的小路和高速公路对比，森林里的小路是曲折的，狭小模糊的。由此推测，通过画线部分作者想要表达的是一开始的大脑网络联系是模糊且曲折的。故选D项。
6．细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容“The students were asked to write words using a digital pen on a touchscreen device or typing them on a keyboard. The participants’ brain activity during each task was captured through electroencephalogram (EEG) techniques.(学生们被要求在触屏设备上用数字笔写字，或者在键盘上打字。通过脑电图（EEG）技术捕捉参与者在每个任务中的大脑活动。)”可知，研究活动的开展是通过让学生以手写和打字的两种不同方式完成书写任务，专家观察其任务过程中不同的脑部活动完成的。故选B项。
7．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The most surprising thing was that the whole brain was active when they were writing by hand, while much smaller areas were active when they were typewriting(最令人惊讶的是，当他们用手写字时，整个大脑都是活跃的，而当他们打字时，活跃的区域要小得多)”，以及第五段内容“We found those variations were active during handwriting but not during typewriting.(我们发现这些变化在手写时是活跃的，但在打字时不是。)”可知，在Audrey Meer的结论中，手写时整个大脑都是活跃的，而打字时却不是，即， 手写时大脑的参与更多，因此，Audrey Meer认为手写比打字更重要。故选A项。
8．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“As a result, researchers are encouraging the perseveration of handwriting skills.(因此，研究人员鼓励人们坚持书写技能。)和最后一段的“I think we should have at least a minimum of handwriting in primary school curricula simply because it is so good for the developing brain(我认为我们应该在小学课程中保留至少最小量的手写课程，因为它有利于大脑发育)”可知，专家给学校的建议是提供一定量的手写课程。故选C项。
C&D 3
（2025·云南大理·二模）Tardigrades, with nicknames like “water bear”, may be the toughest animals on Earth. They have been around for at least 500 million years or so, possibly sharing a common ancestor with arthropods (节肢动物). Over 1,000 species are known today, including marine, freshwater, and terrestrial tardigrades. Tardigrades are near the edge of visibility for most human eyes. A typical tardigrade is about 0.5 mm long, and even the largest ones are less than 2 mm in length.
Perhaps the most famous thing about tardigrades is their strange and mysterious durability. Tardigrades are not immortal, but they have a powerful adaptation that allows them to survive for decades in extreme conditions. To endure environmental stress, tardigrades suspend their metabolism (新陈代谢) through a process called cryptobiosis.
Some tardigrades in a tun can handle pressure as high as 600 megapascals (MPa) . That’s nearly 6, 000 atmospheres, or 6, 000 times the pressure of Earth’s atmosphere at sea level, and it’s about six times higher than the pressure found in the planet’s deepest ocean trenches. Even half as much pressure, 300 MPa, would kill most multicellular life and bacteria.
Two tardigrade species flew into low-Earth orbit on the FOTON-M3 mission in 2007, becoming the first animals known to survive direct exposure to space. The 12-day mission proved that exposure to the vacuum was no problem for them, and the lack of gravity had little effect, either. Some tardigrades even laid eggs during the mission. Research has shown tardigrades can survive roughly 1,000 times more radiation than a human.
Chinese scientists have decoded the key mechanisms that make tardigrades radiation-resistant, which could shed light on how to make human beings stronger against radiation and how to increase the stress tolerance of human cells in the future, according to a study published in the journal Science in October 2024.
9．How does the author introduce the features of tardigrades in Paragraph 1
A．By making comparisons. B．By analyzing cause and effect.
C．By showing examples. D．By listing figures.
10．Why can tardigrades possibly survive in extreme conditions according to this passage
A．Because they are immortal.
B．Because they can change extreme conditions.
C．Because they can regain life from death for many times.
D．Because they slow down their metabolism.
11．When tardigrades face pressure or space, what is a possible condition
A．They can’t handle pressure more than 500 Mpa.
B．They can only survive indirect exposure to space.
C．They are almost not affected by the lack of gravity.
D．They will be killed by the pressure about 300 Mpa.
12．What is the importance of the study of Chinese scientists
A．Their findings can be applied to help human beings.
B．They focus on the reproduction of tardigrades.
C．They study the dietary habits of tardigrades.
D．They proved tardigrades radiant-resistant.
【答案】9．D 10．D 11．C 12．A
【难度】0.65
【知识点】动物、科普知识 、说明文
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍水熊虫的极端生存能力。它们能够在地球上一些最极端的条件下生存，可耐受超强辐射、干燥等极端生存环境。针对水熊虫这种神奇的极端生命体抗辐射等机制的研究，有助于帮助人类更好地研究如何提高人类的抗辐射能力和抗压能力。
9．推理判断题。根据第一段“Tardigrades have been around for at least 500 million years or so, possibly sharing a common ancestor with arthropods (节肢动物). Over 1,000 species are known today, including marine, fresh water and terrestrial tardigrades. Tardigrades are near the edge of visibility for most human eyes. A typical tardigrade is about 0.5mm long, and even the largest ones are less than 2 mm in length.(水熊虫已经存在了至少5亿年左右，可能与节肢动物有共同的祖先。目前已知的水熊虫有1000多种，包括海洋、淡水和陆地缓步动物。水熊虫接近大多数人眼可见的边缘。典型的水熊虫体长约0.5毫米，最大的也不到2毫米)”可知，本段以列数字的方式介绍了水熊虫的存在历史以及水熊虫的躯体特征。故选D。
10．细节理解题。根据第二段“To endure environmental stress, tardigrades suspend their metabolism (新陈代谢) through a process called cryptobiosis.(为了承受环境压力，水熊虫通过一种被称为隐生的过程暂停新陈代谢)”可知，水熊虫可以在极端条件下生存是因为它们减缓了新陈代谢。故选D。
11．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The 12-day mission proved that exposure to the vacuum was no problem for them, and the lack of gravity had little effect, either. Some tardigrades even laid eggs during the mission. Research has shown tardigrades can survive roughly 1,000 times more radiation than a human.(这次为期12天的任务证明，暴露在真空中对它们来说没有问题，而且没有重力也没有什么影响。一些水熊虫甚至在任务期间产卵。研究表明，水熊虫的生存能力是人类的1000倍)”可知，当水熊虫面临压力或真空时，它们几乎不受缺乏重力的影响。故选C。
12．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Chinese scientists have decoded the key mechanisms that make tardigrades radiation-resistant, which could shed light on how to make human beings stronger against radiation and how to incrnease the stress tolerance of human cells in the future, according to a study published in the journal Science in Octobern 2024.(根据2024年10月发表在《科学》杂志上的一项研究，中国科学家已经破译了水熊虫抗辐射的关键机制，这可能会揭示如何使人类更强地抵抗辐射，以及如何在未来提高人体细胞的耐受力)”可知，中国科学家研究的重要性是其发现可以应用于帮助人类。故选 A。
C&D 4
（24-25高三上·江西·期末） Over the last decade, the majority of businesses have changed to cashless transactions (交易). This shift to a subscription-based economy has been seen as a win-win for businesses and consumers alike, offering predictable income streams for companies and user convenience. However, it seems that the consumers may not be benefiting as much as we think.
At its core, the subscription model is economically advantageous for businesses. It transforms unpredictable purchases into steady income. This predictability is gold for companies, enabling better financial planning, investment, and growth strategies. For startups and established businesses alike, the allure of a subscription model lies in its ability to foster customer loyalty and generate consistent cash flow, elements crucial for survival and expansion in competitive markets.
For consumers, recognizing the negative effects of the subscription model requires a deeper understanding of its impact on spending behavior, particularly in the context of digital transactions. This model influences how consumers perceive and engage with their spending. The transition from traditional one-time purchases to a subscription-based approach capitalizes on the less tangible nature of digital payments, which can often lead to increased consumer spending.
This problem worsens in the context of subscription services, where consumers typically forget their subscriptions due to automated payments. Subscriptions tend to use the psychological principle of “set it and forget it.” This aspect is particularly beneficial for companies as it reduces churn rates (流失率) and increases customer lifetime value while allowing targeted marketing that further enhances profitability. However, this negatively impacts the consumers and it is easy for companies to raise prices without us fully realizing it.
Subscription culture has reshaped consumer behavior and financial habits with a combination of convenience and continuous access. Although these services offer a steady income model for businesses, they pose a risk of unnoticed financial loss, especially for people with budget constraints. The solution lies in users’ carefully managing subscriptions and ensuring that their chosen services provide ongoing value rather than serving as silent financial stress.
13．What does the underlined word “allure” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Principle. B．Precondition. C．Attraction. D．Challenge.
14．What disadvantage of cashless transactions is mentioned
A．The possibility of overspending. B．The damage to individual credit.
C．The dependence on online banking. D．The difficulty in withdrawing the payment.
15．What is most likely to be the author’s advice
A．Seek legal help when necessary. B．Manage subscriptions with care.
C．Keep track of the businesses closely. D．Cancel automated payment on the phone.
16．What is the author’s attitude toward the subscription-based economy
A．Objective. B．Doubtful. C．Optimistic. D．Critical.
【答案】13．C 14．A 15．B 16．A
【难度】0.65
【知识点】社会问题与社会现象、说明文、市场与经济
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了无现金交易和订阅制经济对企业和消费者的影响，指出虽然这种模式对企业有诸多好处，但消费者可能并未如我们所想的那样受益，甚至可能面临过度消费的风险。
13．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“It transforms unpredictable purchases into steady income. This predictability is gold for companies, enabling better financial planning, investment, and growth strategies.(它将不可预测的购买转化为稳定的收入。这种可预测性对公司来说是金子，可以使公司更好地进行财务规划、投资和增长战略)”和划线词所在句“for startups and established businesses alike, the allure of a subscription model lies in its ability to foster customer loyalty and generate consistent cash flow, elements crucial for survival and expansion in competitive markets.(对于初创企业和成熟企业来说，订阅模式的allure在于它能够培养客户忠诚度并产生稳定的现金流，这是在竞争激烈的市场中生存和扩张的关键因素)”可知，订阅模式对公司有很多好处，所以对公司很有“吸引力”。由此可推知，划线词allure意为“吸引力”，与Attraction同义。故选C项。
14．细节理解题。根据第三段中“This model influences how consumers perceive and engage with their spending. The transition from traditional one-time purchases to a subscription-based approach capitalizes on the less tangible nature of digital payments, which can often lead to increased consumer spending.(这种模式影响了消费者对消费的理解和参与方式。从传统的一次性购买过渡到基于订阅的方式，利用了数字支付较不具体的特性，这往往会导致消费者支出增加)”可知，无现金交易的缺点是可能导致过度消费。故选A项。
15．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The solution lies in users’ carefully managing subscriptions and ensuring that their chosen services provide ongoing value rather than serving as silent financial stress.(解决方案在于用户要仔细管理订阅，并确保他们选择的服务能提供持续的价值，而不是成为无声的财务压力)”可知，作者最有可能给出的建议是谨慎管理订阅。故选B项。
16．推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Over the last decade, the majority of businesses have changed to cashless transactions (交易). This shift to a subscription-based economy has been seen as a win-win for businesses and consumers alike, offering predictable income streams for companies and user convenience. However, it seems that the consumers may not be benefiting as much as we think.(在过去的十年里，大多数企业已经转变为无现金交易。这种向订阅制经济的转变被视为对企业和消费者都有利的双赢，为公司提供可预测的收入流，并为用户提供便利。然而，消费者似乎并没有像我们想象的那样受益良多)”可知，作者客观地分析了订阅制经济对企业和消费者的影响，既指出了其对企业的好处，也指出了消费者可能面临的问题，由此可推知，作者对订阅制经济持客观态度。故选A项。
C&D 5
（2025·山西临汾·一模）One of my bad habits is saying “busy” when people ask me how I’m doing. Sometimes it’s because I actually am busy, but other times it’s because that’s what I think I’m supposed to say. That’s what important people say. That’s what people who get promoted say. But working long hours doesn’t drive better results. Never taking a vacation won’t lead to a promotion. So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time
In 2016, researchers from Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown conducted a study to figure it out. They found busy people are perceived to be of high status, and interestingly, these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility. In other words, the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who skip leisure and work all the time are of higher standing.
That’s why we feel like we have to appear busy, and there’s a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in meetings, emails and stress, then they’re probably a big deal. This culture of busyness is making it hard for employees to find work-life balance. According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged employees are at risk of burnout.
Personally, I’m going to stop saying “busy” when people ask me how I am. It sounds self-righteous (自以为是的) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like “I have limited access to email” and “I’ll respond as soon as I get back” sound like you’re being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off.
That’s why we recently launched the Out of Office Email Generator, a free tool you can use before your next long weekend or trip. You can share loud and proud that you won’t be checking email until you’re back. Managers need to think twice about emailing their teams on the weekend and talking about how busy they are. Leaders should take time off themselves and encourage employees to do the same.
17．Why do people tend to say they are busy
A．Busyness ensures accomplishments.
B．Busyness is a symbol of social status.
C．Opportunities for success never come easily.
D．Busy employees are favored by their superiors.
18．What will the author reply when asked how he is on weekends
A．I’m enjoying every bit of my vacation. B．I have limited access to email.
C．I’m knee-deep in meetings and emails. D．I’m buried in a pile of work.
19．Why was the Out of Office Email Generator launched
A．To remind employees to answer emails immediately.
B．To ensure employees make the best of their time off.
C．To inspire leaders to set an example by taking time off.
D．To encourage managers to feel free to email their teams.
20．What message does the author want to convey
A．Live life to the fullest. B．Promote the culture of busyness.
C．Make work-life balance a priority. D．Work harder to achieve higher status.
【答案】17．B 18．A 19．B 20．C
【难度】0.65
【知识点】社会问题与社会现象、说明文
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了人们为什么说自己忙以及忙碌文化对员工的影响，作者呼吁要重视工作与生活的平衡。
17．细节理解题。根据第一段中“So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time (那么，为什么我们总是如此自豪地谈论我们有多忙呢？)”和第二段中“In 2016, researchers from Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown conducted a study to figure it out. They found busy people are perceived to be of high status, and interestingly, these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility.(2016年，来自哥伦比亚大学、哈佛大学和乔治城大学的研究人员进行了一项研究来解决这个问题。他们发现忙碌的人被认为地位高，有趣的是，这些地位归属在很大程度上受到我们自己对社会流动性的看法的影响)”可知，人们倾向于说自己忙是因为忙碌是社会地位的象征。故选B项。
18．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Personally, I’m going to stop saying ‘busy’ when people ask me how I am. It sounds self-righteous (自以为是的) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like ‘I have limited access to email’ and ‘I’ll respond as soon as I get back’ sound like you’re being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off.(就我个人而言，当别人问我近况时，我不会再说“忙”了。这听起来很自以为是，而且定下了错误的基调。“我很少查看电子邮件”和“我一回来就回复”这样的话听起来就像你是被迫工作，而不是在充分利用你的休息时间)”可知，当作者被问到周末过得怎么样时，他不会再说“忙”，而是回复“我正在享受自己假期”。故选A项。
19．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“That’s why we recently launched the Out of Office Email Generator, a free tool you can use before your next long weekend or trip. You can share loud and proud that you won’t be checking email until you’re back.(这就是为什么我们最近推出了“不在办公室邮件生成器”，这是一个免费的工具，你可以在下一个长周末或旅行前使用它。你可以大声而自豪地告诉大家，在你回来之前不会查看电子邮件)”可推知，推出“不在办公室邮件生成器”是让大家知道员工在休假，以确保员工充分利用他们的休息时间。故选B项。
20．推理判断题。通读全文，结合第三段中的“This culture of busyness is making it hard for employees to find work-life balance.(这种忙碌的文化让员工很难找到工作与生活的平衡)”和最后一段中的“Leaders should take time off themselves and encourage employees to do the same.(领导者应该自己休假，并鼓励员工也这样做)”可知，文章指出忙碌不一定能带来好结果，忙碌文化影响工作与生活的平衡，并倡导停止宣扬忙碌，推出工具鼓励享受假期。所以作者想要传达的信息是停止宣扬忙碌，要把工作与生活的平衡放在首位。故选C项。26.【2025年高考英语分类练】阅读理解C&D篇能力提升组组合卷
（试题说明+技巧点拨+单词清障+最新全国各地真题模拟题精选） 学生版
【试题说明】
语篇 主题语境 体裁 难度系数 适合阶段
C&D 1 人与社会之火灾损害的建筑进行快速评估的人工智能系统DamageMap 说明文 适中（0.65） 2025届高三英语
C&D 2 人与社会之键盘和屏幕已经悄悄地取代了我们日常生活中的手写 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 3 人与社会之水熊虫的极端生存能力 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 4 人与社会之无现金交易和订阅制经济对企业和消费者的影响 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 5 人与社会之忙碌文化对员工的影响 说明文 适中（0.65）
【技巧点拨】
高考英语阅读理解说明文的语言具有专业性、客观性、逻辑性强等特点，以下是具体分析：
句子结构
长难句较多：为完整、准确地表达复杂的科学概念、原理或逻辑关系，常使用结构复杂的长难句。句子可能包含多个从句，如定语从句、状语从句、宾语从句等，还可能有非谓语动词短语、介词短语等多种修饰成分。例如 “In the field of artificial intelligence, researchers are developing algorithms that can analyze vast amounts of data and make predictions based on patterns they identify, which will greatly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of decision-making processes.”
被动语态频繁：为突出客观事实和动作的承受者，被动语态使用频率较高。如 “Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.”“The experiment was conducted under strict conditions.” 等，这样能使描述更具客观性，强调信息的重点在于事物本身或动作的结果。
复杂修饰语：会使用大量的形容词、副词、介词短语、分词短语等作修饰语，对中心词进行详细描述和限定，使表达更加精确。如 “The large, ancient oak tree in the middle of the park, with its thick branches and deep roots, has withstood many storms over the years.”
【词汇清障】
第一组
C&D1 文章词汇题
aerial A. 补充的；附加的
supplementary B. 航空的；空中的
accuracy C. 倒塌的；坍塌的
collapsed D. 精确；准确
classify E. 分类；归类
C&D2 文章词汇题
cognitive A. 脑电图
faint B. 认知的；感知的
electroencephalogram C. 微弱的；模糊的
activate D. 课程；全部课程
curriculum E. 激活；使活动
C&D3 文章词汇题
durability A. 隐生（现象）
immortal B. 耐久性；耐用性
cryptobiosis C. 不朽的；长生不老的
vacuum D. 真空；空白
radiation E. 辐射；放射线
C&D4 文章词汇题
subscription A. 流失率
allure B. 订阅；订购
tangible C. 吸引力；诱惑
churn rate D. 有形的；切实的
constraint E. 限制；约束
C&D5 文章词汇题
promote A. 自以为是的
perceive B. 促进；提升；推销
mobility C. 理解；认知；察觉
self - righteous D. 流动性；移动性
launch E. 发起；推出；发射
第二组
C&D1 文章词汇题
assess A. 黑色的；变黑的
rely B. 评估；评定
blackened C. 依靠；依赖
identify D. 倒塌；坍塌
collapse E. 识别；认出；鉴定
C&D2 文章词汇题
routine A. 参与者
faint B. 常规；惯例；例行公事
participant C. 微弱的；模糊的
capture D. 捕获；获取；抓住
perseveration E. 持续；保留
C&D3 文章词汇题
nicknames A. 新陈代谢
terrestrial B. 绰号；昵称
metabolism C. 陆地的；陆生的
withstand D. 使暴露；揭露
expose E. 承受；抵住
C&D4 文章词汇题
transform A. 无形的；触摸不到的
foster B. 转变；转换
tangible C. 促进；培养
unnoticed D. 未被注意的；被忽视的
budget E. 预算
C&D5 文章词汇题
skip A. 处于困境；忙得不可开交
knee - deep B. 跳过；略过；不参加
burnout C. 精疲力竭；倦怠
opposed D. 相反的；对立的
superior E. 上级；上司；较好的
【习题精做】
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
C&D 1
（24-25高三上·山东济宁·阶段练习）People around the globe have suffered the anxiety of waiting months to find out if their homes have been damaged by wildfires. Now, once the smoke has cleared for aerial photography, researchers have found a way to identify building damage within minutes. Through a system called DamageMap, a team at Stanford University has brought an AI approach to building assessment: Instead of comparing before-and-after photos, they’ve trained a program using machine learning to rely only on post-fire images.
The current method of assessing damage involves people going door-to-door to check every building. While DamageMap is not intended to replace in-person damage assessment, it could be used as a supplementary tool by offering immediate results and providing the exact locations of the affected buildings. The researchers tested it using a variety of satellite and aerial photography with at least 92 percent accuracy.
Most computational systems now cannot efficiently classify building damage because the AI compares post-disaster photos with pre-disaster images that must use the same satellite, camera angle and lighting conditions, which can be expensive to obtain or unavailable. Therefore, DamageMap first uses pre-fire photos to map the area and confirm building locations. Then, the program analyzes post-wildfire images to identify damage through features like blackened surfaces, collapsed roofs or the absence of structures.
Structural damage from wildfires in California is typically divided into four categories: almost no damage, minor damage, major damage or destroyed. Because DamageMap is based on aerial images, the researchers quickly realized the system could not make such detailed assessments and trained the machine to simply determine if there was a fire damage or not.
Because the team used a deep learning technique, their model can continue to be improved by feeding it more data. The researchers said the tool can be applied to any area suffering from wildfires and hope it could also be trained to classify damages from other disasters, such as floods or hurricanes. “So far our results suggest that this can be generalized, and we can keep improving it,” said lead study author Marios Galanis, a graduate student at Stanford’s School of Engineering.
1．What is the advantage of using DamageMap
A．It helps improve the evaluation efficiency.
B．It operates automatically after self-learning.
C．It analyzes large numbers of disaster photos.
D．It takes the place of the traditional measures.
2．How does DamageMap work
A．It identifies damage with pre-fire photos.
B．It confirms locations with post-fire photos.
C．It assesses damage through the features of buildings.
D．It maps the fire-affected area through comparing photos.
3．What would the future study focus on according to Marios Galanis
A．Accuracy improvement. B．A wider range of application.
C．Techniques development. D．A higher speed of machine learning.
4．What does the text mainly talk about
A．The impact of wildfires on local residents.
B．Main challenges to classify structural damage.
C．Possible solutions to identify natural disasters.
D．An AI system for rapid fire damage evaluation.
C&D 2
（24-25高三上·山东济宁·阶段练习）Think back to the last time you take down a quick note or made a grocery list. Chances are, it wasn’t with pen and paper. Over the past decade, keyboards and screens have quietly replaced handwriting in our daily routines, from classrooms to office meetings. Yet, research shows that putting pen to paper offers cognitive(认知的) benefits that digital tools can’t copy.
Brain networks in children are like faint and winding paths in a forest, says Audrey Meer, a professor of neuropsychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. With practice and experience, these paths can become motorways that connect different parts of the brain to transport information fast and efficiently.
In a study published last January, Audrey Meer and her co-author Ruud Weel looked at brain scans of 36 children who performed writing tasks. The students were asked to write words using a digital pen on a touchscreen device or typing them on a keyboard. The participants’ brain activity during each task was captured through electroencephalogram (EEG) techniques.
“The most surprising thing was that the whole brain was active when they were writing by hand, while much smaller areas were active when they were typewriting,” Audrey Meer says. “This suggests that when you are writing by hand you are using most of your brain to get the job done.”
Moreover, the study reported that the different parts of the brain activated by handwriting communicated with each other through brain waves associated with learning. Audrey Meer says, “We found those variations were active during handwriting but not during typewriting.”
As a result, researchers are encouraging the perseveration of handwriting skills. In Norway, many schools stopped teaching handwriting, instead asking pupils to write and read on an iPad, a trend Audrey Meer hopes to change through her research.
“I think we should have at least a minimum of handwriting in primary school curricula simply because it is so good for the developing brain,” she says.
5．What message do the underlined words in paragraph 2 seem to convey
A．The Brain networks in children are efficient and clear.
B．The Brain networks in children are positive and stable.
C．The Brain networks in children are associated and simple.
D．The Brain networks in children are weak and indirect.
6．How was the study carried out
A．By testing EEG techniques. B．By assigning writing tasks.
C．By studying published findings. D．By questioning the participants.
7．Why does the handwriting outweigh type writing according to Audrey Meer
A．It engages more areas of the brain.
B．It ensures higher efficiency in note-taking.
C．It represents a person’s thoughts more accurately.
D．It improves children’s spelling and grammar skills.
8．What is the experts’ suggestion for the schools
A．Focusing on teaching typing skills.
B．Encouraging the use of electronic devices.
C．Offering a certain amount of handwriting lessons.
D．Holding various activities for students’ communication.
C&D 3
（2025·云南大理·二模）Tardigrades, with nicknames like “water bear”, may be the toughest animals on Earth. They have been around for at least 500 million years or so, possibly sharing a common ancestor with arthropods (节肢动物). Over 1,000 species are known today, including marine, freshwater, and terrestrial tardigrades. Tardigrades are near the edge of visibility for most human eyes. A typical tardigrade is about 0.5 mm long, and even the largest ones are less than 2 mm in length.
Perhaps the most famous thing about tardigrades is their strange and mysterious durability. Tardigrades are not immortal, but they have a powerful adaptation that allows them to survive for decades in extreme conditions. To endure environmental stress, tardigrades suspend their metabolism (新陈代谢) through a process called cryptobiosis.
Some tardigrades in a tun can handle pressure as high as 600 megapascals (MPa) . That’s nearly 6, 000 atmospheres, or 6, 000 times the pressure of Earth’s atmosphere at sea level, and it’s about six times higher than the pressure found in the planet’s deepest ocean trenches. Even half as much pressure, 300 MPa, would kill most multicellular life and bacteria.
Two tardigrade species flew into low-Earth orbit on the FOTON-M3 mission in 2007, becoming the first animals known to survive direct exposure to space. The 12-day mission proved that exposure to the vacuum was no problem for them, and the lack of gravity had little effect, either. Some tardigrades even laid eggs during the mission. Research has shown tardigrades can survive roughly 1,000 times more radiation than a human.
Chinese scientists have decoded the key mechanisms that make tardigrades radiation-resistant, which could shed light on how to make human beings stronger against radiation and how to increase the stress tolerance of human cells in the future, according to a study published in the journal Science in October 2024.
9．How does the author introduce the features of tardigrades in Paragraph 1
A．By making comparisons. B．By analyzing cause and effect.
C．By showing examples. D．By listing figures.
10．Why can tardigrades possibly survive in extreme conditions according to this passage
A．Because they are immortal.
B．Because they can change extreme conditions.
C．Because they can regain life from death for many times.
D．Because they slow down their metabolism.
11．When tardigrades face pressure or space, what is a possible condition
A．They can’t handle pressure more than 500 Mpa.
B．They can only survive indirect exposure to space.
C．They are almost not affected by the lack of gravity.
D．They will be killed by the pressure about 300 Mpa.
12．What is the importance of the study of Chinese scientists
A．Their findings can be applied to help human beings.
B．They focus on the reproduction of tardigrades.
C．They study the dietary habits of tardigrades.
D．They proved tardigrades radiant-resistant.
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（24-25高三上·江西·期末） Over the last decade, the majority of businesses have changed to cashless transactions (交易). This shift to a subscription-based economy has been seen as a win-win for businesses and consumers alike, offering predictable income streams for companies and user convenience. However, it seems that the consumers may not be benefiting as much as we think.
At its core, the subscription model is economically advantageous for businesses. It transforms unpredictable purchases into steady income. This predictability is gold for companies, enabling better financial planning, investment, and growth strategies. For startups and established businesses alike, the allure of a subscription model lies in its ability to foster customer loyalty and generate consistent cash flow, elements crucial for survival and expansion in competitive markets.
For consumers, recognizing the negative effects of the subscription model requires a deeper understanding of its impact on spending behavior, particularly in the context of digital transactions. This model influences how consumers perceive and engage with their spending. The transition from traditional one-time purchases to a subscription-based approach capitalizes on the less tangible nature of digital payments, which can often lead to increased consumer spending.
This problem worsens in the context of subscription services, where consumers typically forget their subscriptions due to automated payments. Subscriptions tend to use the psychological principle of “set it and forget it.” This aspect is particularly beneficial for companies as it reduces churn rates (流失率) and increases customer lifetime value while allowing targeted marketing that further enhances profitability. However, this negatively impacts the consumers and it is easy for companies to raise prices without us fully realizing it.
Subscription culture has reshaped consumer behavior and financial habits with a combination of convenience and continuous access. Although these services offer a steady income model for businesses, they pose a risk of unnoticed financial loss, especially for people with budget constraints. The solution lies in users’ carefully managing subscriptions and ensuring that their chosen services provide ongoing value rather than serving as silent financial stress.
13．What does the underlined word “allure” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Principle. B．Precondition. C．Attraction. D．Challenge.
14．What disadvantage of cashless transactions is mentioned
A．The possibility of overspending. B．The damage to individual credit.
C．The dependence on online banking. D．The difficulty in withdrawing the payment.
15．What is most likely to be the author’s advice
A．Seek legal help when necessary. B．Manage subscriptions with care.
C．Keep track of the businesses closely. D．Cancel automated payment on the phone.
16．What is the author’s attitude toward the subscription-based economy
A．Objective. B．Doubtful. C．Optimistic. D．Critical.
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（2025·山西临汾·一模）One of my bad habits is saying “busy” when people ask me how I’m doing. Sometimes it’s because I actually am busy, but other times it’s because that’s what I think I’m supposed to say. That’s what important people say. That’s what people who get promoted say. But working long hours doesn’t drive better results. Never taking a vacation won’t lead to a promotion. So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time
In 2016, researchers from Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown conducted a study to figure it out. They found busy people are perceived to be of high status, and interestingly, these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility. In other words, the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who skip leisure and work all the time are of higher standing.
That’s why we feel like we have to appear busy, and there’s a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in meetings, emails and stress, then they’re probably a big deal. This culture of busyness is making it hard for employees to find work-life balance. According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged employees are at risk of burnout.
Personally, I’m going to stop saying “busy” when people ask me how I am. It sounds self-righteous (自以为是的) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like “I have limited access to email” and “I’ll respond as soon as I get back” sound like you’re being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off.
That’s why we recently launched the Out of Office Email Generator, a free tool you can use before your next long weekend or trip. You can share loud and proud that you won’t be checking email until you’re back. Managers need to think twice about emailing their teams on the weekend and talking about how busy they are. Leaders should take time off themselves and encourage employees to do the same.
17．Why do people tend to say they are busy
A．Busyness ensures accomplishments.
B．Busyness is a symbol of social status.
C．Opportunities for success never come easily.
D．Busy employees are favored by their superiors.
18．What will the author reply when asked how he is on weekends
A．I’m enjoying every bit of my vacation. B．I have limited access to email.
C．I’m knee-deep in meetings and emails. D．I’m buried in a pile of work.
19．Why was the Out of Office Email Generator launched
A．To remind employees to answer emails immediately.
B．To ensure employees make the best of their time off.
C．To inspire leaders to set an example by taking time off.
D．To encourage managers to feel free to email their teams.
20．What message does the author want to convey
A．Live life to the fullest. B．Promote the culture of busyness.
C．Make work-life balance a priority. D．Work harder to achieve higher status.
