28.【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 人与社会之世界上第一家3D打印酒店 说明文 适中（0.65） 2025届高三英语
C&D 2 人与社会之土著故事的重要性及保护措施 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 3 人与社会之地球上最大的生物——巨型真菌，强调其在森林生态系统中的重要性 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 4 人与社会之拖延可能对原创性有好处 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 5 人与社会之智齿的产生和变化以及智齿给生活带来的影响 说明文 适中（0.65）
【技巧点拨】
考英语阅读理解中说明文的语言风格通常具有准确性、客观性、逻辑性、简洁性等特点，以下是具体分析：
准确性
说明文要求语言精准，以确保传达的信息准确无误。对于说明对象的性质、特点、功能、原理等方面的描述，会使用确切的词汇和数据。例如在介绍某种科学仪器时，会精确说明其测量范围、精度等参数，如 “This microscope can achieve a magnification of up to 1000 times with an accuracy of 0.01 micrometers”。
常使用一些限定词和修饰语来增强表达的准确性，像 “almost”“nearly”“mainly”“primarily”“specifically” 等，表明程度、范围等。如 “Water is mainly composed of hydrogen and oxygen”。
客观性
作者通常以中立、客观的态度进行叙述，旨在呈现事实和信息，而不掺杂个人情感或主观判断。比如在介绍不同文化习俗时，只是客观描述不同文化中节日的庆祝方式、传统服饰的特点等，不会对其进行褒贬评价。
倾向于使用被动语态和第三人称视角，使叙述更显客观。如 “These ancient buildings were constructed by skilled craftsmen hundreds of years ago”，强调动作的承受者，突出信息的客观性。
逻辑性
会运用逻辑连接词来清晰地展现各部分内容之间的关系，如 “firstly...secondly...finally”“in addition”“moreover”“however”“therefore”“because” 等，使文章层次分明、条理清晰。比如在说明某种产品的生产流程时，会用 “First, the raw materials are collected. Then, they are processed in the factory. Finally, the finished products are packaged and shipped”。
文章结构一般遵循一定的逻辑顺序，如时间顺序（介绍历史事件或事物的发展历程）、空间顺序（描述建筑物的布局等）、逻辑顺序（从现象到本质、从原因到结果等），帮助读者更好地理解文章内容。
简洁性
语言简洁明了，用尽可能少的文字表达丰富的信息，避免冗长、复杂的表述。在介绍科学知识或技术原理时，会以简洁的语言解释复杂的概念，让读者能够快速理解关键信息。
会使用一些专业术语和缩略语来提高表达效率，这些术语和缩略语通常是在特定领域内被广泛认可的，如 “DNA”“AI”“GDP” 等，既准确又简洁地表达了特定的概念和事物。
知识性
内容以传递知识和信息为主要目的，涵盖自然科学、社会科学、人文历史、技术创新等各种领域，具有较强的知识性和专业性。比如可能会介绍宇宙黑洞的形成原理、人工智能的发展现状、某种历史文化现象的起源等。
【词汇清障】
第一组
C&D1 文章词汇题
compressive A. 计划；安排
contract B. 有压缩力的；压缩的
affordable C. 合同；契约
schedule D. 负担得起的；买得起的
conclude E. 结束；终止；达成
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - D；4 - A；5 - E
C&D2 文章词汇题
indigenous A. 真实性；确实性
norm B. 土著的；本土的
continuity C. 正常行为标准；规范
authenticity D. 连续性；连贯性
reinstate E. 恢复；使恢复原状
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - D；4 - A；5 - E
C&D3 文章词汇题
towering A. 消化；吸收
fungus B. 巨大的；高耸的
mycelium C. 真菌；蘑菇
digest D. 菌丝体
biodiversity E. 生物多样性
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - D；4 - A；5 - E
C&D4 文章词汇题
originality A. 随机地；随意地
procrastination B. 独创性；创意
novel C. 拖延；耽搁
randomly D. 新奇的；新颖的
submit E. 提交；呈递
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - D；4 - A；5 - E
C&D5 文章词汇题
permanent A. 蛀牙；龋齿
robust B. 永久的；永恒的
decay C. 强健的；结实的
gum D. 牙龈；口香糖
erupt E. （牙齿）长出；喷发
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - D；5 - E
第二组
C&D1 文章词汇题
robotics A. 扩张；扩大；扩展
expand B. 混凝土；具体的
concrete C. 机器人技术
carbon D. 合同；契约
contract E. 碳
答案：1 - C；2 - A；3 - B；4 - E；5 - D
C&D2 文章词汇题
moral A. 共鸣；同情；同感
empathy B. 精神的；心灵的
spiritual C. 道德的；道义上的
preservation D. 保存；保护
restoration E. 恢复；修复
答案：1 - C；2 - A；3 - B；4 - D；5 - E
C&D3 文章词汇题
acre A. 不可思议的；难以置信的
incredible B. 英亩
digest C. 分开；使分离
apart D. 消化；吸收
vital E. 至关重要的；生死攸关的
答案：1 - B；2 - A；3 - D；4 - C；5 - E
C&D4 文章词汇题
hesitate A. 最终；最后
ultimately B. 犹豫；踌躇
boost C. 使…… 落空；空出
vacate D. 促进；提高
seize E. 抓住；把握
答案：1 - B；2 - A；3 - D；4 - C；5 - E
C&D5 文章词汇题
molar A. 卡住；夹住
robust B. 臼齿
extinct C. 强健的；结实的
stuck D. 已灭绝的；绝种的
impact E. 对…… 有影响；冲击
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - D；4 - A；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·江西·期末）Everything including 3D printers is bigger in Texas. The Lone Star State will soon be the site of the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, El Cosmico, which has begun construction in the desert north of Marfa. Photos of the site show a large 46.5-foot-wide and 15.5-foot-tall 3D printer laying sand-colored material onto the foundations, creating sand-colored walls. This machine, called the Vulcan, was created by Texas-based 3D printing and robotics company ICON.
The project is a cooperation between Liz Lambert, El Cosmico’s owner, ICON and architects at Bjarke Ingels Group. Lambert wants to expand the existing El Cosmico hotel, adding 43 new units and 18 homes on a new 40-acre land. Model images of the hotel’s inside part show cream walls and rounded wooden surfaces full of colors that reflect the surrounding desert. In addition to the hotel, El Cosmico will include several 3D-printed homes, which are now priced for $2.29 million. It’s reported that the hotel units will cost between $200 and $450 per night.
The structures’ walls are made of a concrete called “lavacrete”, a particular low-carbon material created by ICON, which has a compressive(压力的) strength of 2,000 to 3,500 pounds per square inch.
ICON was founded in 2018, and its technology has since been used to build 3D-printed homes in Texas and Mexico. Besides printing houses and hotels, a few years ago, ICON built Mars Dune Alpha, a 3D-printed environment that copied conditions on the Red Planet’s surface. In 2022, the company got a $57 million contract for their Project Olympus, which is exploring ways to build 3D-printed structures on the moon using locally available materials.
Back on Earth, this 3D-printing technology has the potential to help deal with America’s affordable housing problem. In 2020, ICON constructed several houses for the Community First! Village in Austin, a program for people experiencing homelessness.
In the future, the expansion of El Cosmico may include affordable housing for hotel staff. Lambert said these plans were “in the background” but still moving forward. Construction on the new hotel is scheduled to conclude in 2026.
1．What is a feature of the 3D-printed hotel
A．It is eco-friendly as well as strong. B．It is surrounded by wooden houses.
C．It is out of place from the surroundings. D．It’s the result of a single company’s effort.
2．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Mars Dune Alpha
A．To recommend a high-end printed hotel. B．To urge people to learn 3D-printed structures.
C．To illustrate ICON’s strong technology. D．To push the protection of the environment.
3．What is ICON’s technology intended to do
A．Print food for the homeless. B．Address America’s housing crisis.
C．Create smart robots in space. D．Offer hotel staff chances to travel.
4．What might be the best title for the text
A．Housing Crisis: A Big Issue in America B．ICON’s Lavacrete: Changing Construction
C．ICON: Leading in 3D-Printing Technology D．El Cosmico: A Large Hotel Being 3D-Printed
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D
【难度】0.65
【知识点】发明与创造 、科学技术 、说明文
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了世界上第一家3D打印酒店 El Cosmico将在德克萨斯州的孤星之州建成，该酒店由El Cosmico的所有者Liz Lambert、ICON和Bjarke Ingels Group的建筑师合作完成，且使用特殊的低碳建筑材料，抗压性强。
1．细节理解题。根据第三段内容“The structures’walls are made of a concrete called ‘lavacrete’, a particular low-carbon material created by ICON, which has a compressive strength of 2,000 to 3,500 pounds per square inch.(这些建筑的墙壁由一种名为“熔岩混凝土”的混凝土制成，这是ICON公司生产的一种特殊的低碳材料，其抗压强度为每平方英寸2000至3500磅。)”可知，该3D打印酒店的建筑墙壁是一种低碳材料制成，且具有抗压性强的特点，即，3D打印酒店不仅环保而且抗压强。故选A项。
2．推理判断题。根据第四段内容“Besides printing houses and hotels, a few years ago, ICON built Mars Dune Alpha, a 3D-printed environment that copied conditions on the Red Planet’s surface.(除了打印房屋和酒店，几年前，ICON还建造了火星沙丘阿尔法，这是一个复制红色星球表面条件的3D打印环境。)”可知，除了打印住房和酒店，ICON还将技术应用到了航空领域，这说明其技术很强大。由此推知，作者提到 Mars Dune Alpha是为了表明 ICON 的3D打印技术很厉害。故选C项。
3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段内容“Back on Earth, this 3D-printing technology has the potential to help deal with America’s affordable housing problem.(回到地球上，这种3D打印技术有可能帮助解决美国的经济适用房问题。)”可知，ICON公司的科技有望来解决美国住房问题。故选B项。
4．主旨大意题。通读文章可知，第一段内容“The Lone Star State will soon be the site of the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, El Cosmico, which has begun construction in the desert north of Marfa.(孤星之州很快将成为世界上第一家3D打印酒店El Cosmico的所在地，该酒店已开始在马尔法以北的沙漠中建设。)”揭示了文章的核心话题，即，本文是围绕ICON公司建3D 打印酒店 El Cosmico这一话题展开的，并在后文中阐述了其技术应用和展望。选项D“El Cosmico: A Large Hotel Being 3D-Printed(El Cosmico：一家大型酒店正在进行3D打印)”贴合文章主题，可作最佳标题。故选D项。
C&D 2
（24-25高三上·江西·期末）Deeply rooted in the oral traditions of indigenous(土著的) communities, indigenous stories carry great significance. Such stories often convey moral lessons, societal norms and the shared wisdom of the community.Through these stories, the younger generations learn about their ancestors, the struggles they faced and the success they achieved. This develops a sense of continuity, strengthening the structure of indigenous societies.Moreover, by listening to and retelling these stories, community members contribute to the survival of indigenous languages.
Indigenous stories serve as windows into the different cultures worldwide. Each story is a unique expression of a community’s worldview, shaped by its history, environment and spiritual beliefs. Through these stories, we gain a deeper appreciation for the different ways people view the world. And by telling their stories, indigenous peoples invite others to look into their traditions, developing empathy(共情) and promoting a more interconnected world where different cultures are celebrated and respected.
Many indigenous stories explore themes of creation and the interconnectedness of the spiritual and material fields. Through these tales, individuals find a sense of purpose and connection to something greater than themselves.Indigenous stories provide stories of overcoming challenges, of not giving up in the face of hardship, and of the interconnectedness that combines communities together. In this way, storytelling promotes healing on both individual and communal levels.
While indigenous stories are of great importance, their continuation is threatened. For example, the impact of modernization has disturbed traditional storytelling practices. The use of indigenous stories for commercial purposes also hurts their authenticity(真实性). Fortunately, despite these challenges, there’s a growing global recognition of the need to preserve and reinstate indigenous stories.
Language restoration programs play an important role in preserving indigenous stories. They focus on teaching and bringing endangered languages back, which helps oral stories pass down. Cooperative projects between indigenous communities and external partners, such as researchers and storytellers, contribute to the record and preservation of oral traditions. Digital platforms, podcasts, and interactive media provide opportunities to share indigenous stories with a global audience, raising awareness about the importance of indigenous storytelling.
5．What can be learned about indigenous stories from paragraph 2
A．They teach people how to live worldwide. B．They improve our ability to tell stories.
C．They promote cross-culture understanding. D．They are a symbol of wisdom and spirits.
6．What do indigenous stories mean for people in trouble
A．Signs of identity. B．Forms of pleasure.
C．Means of survival. D．Sources of strength.
7．What does the underlined word“reinstate” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Learn. B．Restore. C．Interpret. D．Adapt.
8．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A．Efforts to preserve indigenous stories. B．Impacts of the interactive mass media.
C．Ways to share stories with the audience. D．Attitudes towards passing down stories.
【答案】5．C 6．D 7．B 8．A
【难度】0.65
【知识点】语言与文化 、文化保护、说明文
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了土著故事的重要性及其一些保护措施。
5．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Through these stories, we gain a deeper appreciation for the different ways people view the world. And by telling their stories, indigenous peoples invite others to look into their traditions, developing empathy(共情) and promoting a more interconnected world where different cultures are celebrated and respected.( 通过这些故事，我们对人们看待世界的不同方式有了更深的了解。通过讲述他们的故事，土著人民邀请其他人了解他们的传统，培养同情心，促进建立一个更加相互联系的世界，在这个世界上，不同的文化得到庆祝和尊重。)”可知，土著故事能让我们更深入地理解不同文化，促进跨文化理解。故选C项。
6．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Indigenous stories provide stories of overcoming challenges, of not giving up in the face of hardship, and of the interconnectedness that combines communities together. In this way, storytelling promotes healing on both individual and communal levels.( 土著居民的故事讲述了克服挑战、面对困难不放弃的故事，以及将社区团结在一起的相互联系。通过这种方式，讲故事促进了个人和社区层面的愈合。)”可知，土著故事能为处于困境中的人提供克服困难的力量，是力量的源泉。故选D项。
7．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“While indigenous stories are of great importance, their continuation is threatened.( 虽然土著故事非常重要，但它们的延续受到了威胁。)”可知土著故事的传承受到威胁，再结合第五段中“Language restoration programs play an important role in preserving indigenous stories.( 语言恢复项目在保护土著故事方面发挥着重要作用。)”等内容，说明需要保护和恢复土著故事，“reinstate”应与“restore”意思相近，意为 “恢复”。故选B项
8．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Language restoration programs play an important role in preserving indigenous stories. They focus on teaching and bringing endangered languages back, which helps oral stories pass down. Cooperative projects between indigenous communities and external partners, such as researchers and storytellers, contribute to the record and preservation of oral traditions. Digital platforms, podcasts, and interactive media provide opportunities to share indigenous stories with a global audience, raising awareness about the importance of indigenous storytelling.( 语言恢复项目在保护土著故事方面发挥着重要作用。他们专注于教学和恢复濒危语言，这有助于口头故事的流传。土著社区与外部伙伴（如研究人员和讲故事者）之间的合作项目有助于记录和保存口头传统。数字平台、播客和互动媒体提供了与全球观众分享土著故事的机会，提高了对土著故事重要性的认识。)”可知，最后一段主要讲的是为保护和振兴土著故事所做的努力。故选A项。
C&D 3
（24-25高三上·河南信阳·阶段练习）What is the largest living creature on our planet While many might guess it to be the giant blue whale or the towering sequoia tree (红杉树), they would be incorrect. The title actually goes to a species of fungus known as Armillaria ostoyae fungus, also called the “humongous fungus (巨型真菌)”.
Unlike a single mushroom popping up in a forest, the humongous fungus is a massive, complicated network of mycelium (菌丝体), the botanical part of a fungus like a web of tiny threads. Found mainly in Malheur National Forest in Oregon’s Blue Mountains, this underground marvel covers an incredible 2,385 acres, roughly equal to 1,665 football fields. Estimates suggest it is around 8,000 years old, making it one of the oldest living creatures on Earth.
The mycelium of the humongous fungus spreads beneath the forest floor, digesting enzymes (酶) which cause the wood and soil to rot. These threads are all part of a single-genetic individual, with mushrooms on the surface serving as the fruiting bodies. What sets this huge fungus apart is its uniqueness in being a single creature across such a vast territory.
Its importance in the forest ecosystem cannot be overstated. The humongous fungus breaks down wood and organic material, enriching the soil and providing vital nutrients for various species. Research conducted by the USDA Forest Service and institutions like Utah State University has highlighted its crucial role in maintaining forest health and biodiversity.
In summary, the humongous fungus is not just a record-holder for being the largest living organism on Earth. It is also a vital part of forest ecosystems, playing a crucial role in maintaining their health and biodiversity. Further research into this fascinating organism is essential for preserving our ecosystems and addressing the environmental challenges we face. Scientists are now investigating deeper into the humongous fungus, aiming to get valuable insights into forest health management and diverse species.
9．What does the underlined word “marvel” in paragraph 2 most likely mean
A．Disaster. B．Wonder. C．Puzzle. D．Creation.
10．What can we learn about the humongous fungus from the passage
A．It’s globally widespread. B．It destroys other plants.
C．It’s unique to Oregon. D．It could help control wood rot.
11．What is the main function of the humongous fungus in the forest ecosystem
A．To prevent forest fires. B．To provide shelter for animals.
C．To enrich the soil and provide nutrients. D．To compete with other plants for sunlight.
12．What can be inferred from the passage about the research on the humongous fungus
A．The fungus is not important for forest management.
B．All environmental problems have been solved by the research.
C．The research is focused on the fungus’s potential as a food source.
D．Scientists are studying the fungus to gain insights into forest health and biodiversity.
【答案】9．B 10．D 11．C 12．D
【难度】0.65
【知识点】人与动植物、说明文、植物
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了地球上最大的生物——巨型真菌，强调其在森林生态系统中的重要性。
9．词句猜测题。由文章第二段中“Found mainly in Malheur National Forest in Oregon’s Blue Mountains, this underground marvel covers an incredible 2,385 acres, roughly equal to 1,665 football fields. (它主要发现于俄勒冈州蓝山区的马尔赫尔国家森林公园，这个地下marvel覆盖了令人难以置信的2385英亩，大约相当于1665个足球场那么大。)”可知，这个地下奇迹（即巨型真菌）覆盖了令人难以置信的2385英亩，大约相当于1665个足球场，因此可以推断出marvel在此处的意思是“奇迹，奇观”，与“Wonder (奇迹)”意思相符。故选B。
10．推理判断题。由文章第三段中“The mycelium of the humongous fungus spreads beneath the forest floor, digesting enzymes (酶) which cause the wood and soil to rot. (巨型真菌的菌丝体在森林地表下蔓延，消化导致木材和土壤腐烂的酶。)”可知，巨型真菌有助于控制木材腐烂。故选D。
11．细节理解题。由文章第四段中“The humongous fungus breaks down wood and organic material, enriching the soil and providing vital nutrients for various species. (巨型真菌分解木材和有机物，丰富土壤，并为各种物种提供重要的营养物质。)”可知，巨型真菌在森林生态系统中的主要功能是丰富土壤和提供营养。故选C。
12．推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“Scientists are now investigating deeper into the humongous fungus, aiming to get valuable insights into forest health management and diverse species. (科学家们现在正在更深入地研究巨型真菌，旨在获得有关森林健康管理和物种多样性的宝贵见解。)”可知，科学家们正在研究巨型真菌以深入了解森林健康和生物多样性。故选D。
C&D 4
（2025·云南昆明·一模）In work and in life, we are constantly taught that acting early is the key to success, because “he who hesitates is lost.” But surprisingly, as I’ve studied originals, I’ve learned that the advantages of acting quickly are often outweighed by the disadvantages. It’s true that the early bird gets the worm, but we can’t forget that the early worm gets caught.
Recently, an unusually creative doctoral student named Jihae Shin approached me with an idea contrary to common sense: procrastination (拖延) might be helpful to originality. Shin proposed that when you put off a task, you buy yourself time to engage in different thinking rather than on one particular idea. As a result, you consider a wider range of original concepts and ultimately choose a more novel direction. I challenged her to test it.
Shin asked college students to write proposals for a business to fill a lot vacated (空出) by a convenience store. When they started the task immediately, they tended to propose conventional ideas. When Shin randomly assigned some of the participants to procrastinate, putting off the task to play computer games like Minesweeper, FreeCell, and Solitaire, they produced more novel business ideas, like a tutoring center and a storage facility. The research suggested that the proposals from the procrastinators were 28 percent more creative.
Although we were excited by these results, the experiment showed that neither playing games nor taking a break boosted creativity. When people played the games first, before learning about the task, they didn’t submit more novel proposals. To do that, they needed to actually be procrastinating while playing the games, keeping the business proposal task in the back of their minds. Delaying progress enabled them to spend more time considering different ways to accomplish it, rather than “seizing and freezing” on one particular strategy.
Being original doesn’t require being first. It just means being different and better.
13．What do most people think about the key to success
A．The quick-footed arrive first. B．Strike while the iron is hot.
C．The early worm gets caught. D．Actions speak louder than words.
14．How did Shin make his idea convinced
A．By writing a proposal. B．By doing a questionnaire.
C．By interviewing the students. D．By conducting an experiment.
15．How can creativity be boosted according to the text
A．Acting without hesitation. B．Playing computer games.
C．Taking a break before starting. D．Delaying with the task at heart.
16．What does the text mainly talk about
A．Early action is crucial to success. B．Procrastination may lead to originality.
C．Creativity can result in Delaying. D．Success is distinguished by original minds.
【答案】13．A 14．D 15．D 16．B
【难度】0.65
【知识点】科普知识 、说明文
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了实验表明拖延可能对原创性有好处。
13．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In work and in life, we are constantly taught that acting early is the key to success, because “he who hesitates is lost.”(在工作和生活中，我们经常被教导，及早行动是成功的关键，因为“犹豫不决的人会迷失方向”)”可知，大多数人认为成功的关键是及早行动，A项“捷足先登”符合题意。故选A。
14．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I challenged her to test it.(我向她挑战，让她试一试)”和第三段内容以及第四段第一句中的“the experiment”可知，Shin通过做实验来验证自己的想法。故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Recently, an unusually creative doctoral student named Jihae Shin approached me with an idea contrary to common sense: procrastination (拖延) might be helpful to originality.(最近，一位特别有创造性的博士生Jihae Shin向我提出了一个与常识相反的想法：拖延可能有助于原创性)”和第四段中的“To do that, they needed to actually be procrastinating while playing the games, keeping the business proposal task in the back of their minds.(要做到这一点，他们需要在玩游戏时拖延，把商业提案任务放在脑后)”可知，拖延对原创性有益，并指出，要激发创造力，需要把商业提案放在脑后，在玩游戏的时候拖延。由此可推测出，通过在心里拖延任务，可以激发创造力。故选D。
16．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第二段中的“Recently, an unusually creative doctoral student named Jihae Shin approached me with an idea contrary to common sense: procrastination (拖延) might be helpful to originality.(最近，一位特别有创造性的博士生Jihae Shin向我提出了一个与常识相反的想法：拖延可能有助于原创性)”可知，本文主要讲述了拖延可能对原创性有好处。故选B。
C&D 5
（24-25高三上·湖北·期末）Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars (臼齿) located at the very back of the mouth. They are the last of the 32 permanent teeth to appear, emerging between 17 and 25 years of age, when you are older and wiser. You might know that not everyone grows all four wisdom teeth. You might also know many people get them pulled. We study teeth and find the reason has a lot to do with the distant past and a bit about the present day, too.
A few million years ago, early human ancestors had larger jaws and teeth than humans do today. Scientists think robust jaws and teeth were needed because the foods early human ancestors ate were much more difficult to chew than food today. Softer, easier-to-chew food means teeth have a less challenging job. Therefore, modern human jaws have evolved to be smaller and faces to be flatter than our extinct ancestors’ were. Given these changes, the third molars might not be as important now as they once were.
About 25% of people today are missing at least one wisdom tooth completely. Sometimes, due to lack of space, wisdom teeth can get stuck inside the jawbone and never fully come up- or they only partially emerge. An impacted wisdom tooth will never come up properly. And it happens more often in the lower jaw than in the upper jaw. In cases where wisdom teeth are only partially up, people can sometimes experience pain, tooth decay (龋齿) or gum infection, which is why they have them pulled.
But wisdom teeth don’t usually need to be removed if they are fully erupted in the mouth, positioned correctly and healthily. Dentists can examine your mouth to see if your wisdom teeth are present, or look at X-ray pictures of your jaw if these last molars haven’t yet emerged and you suspect they may be impacted. Dentists can also advise you if any treatment or removal is recommended for your wisdom teeth. In the meantime, brushing at least twice a day will help keep all your teeth healthy.
17．What is the function of the first paragraph
A．To explain some reasons. B．To illustrate a concept.
C．To introduce the topic. D．To raise a question.
18．What does the underlined word “robust” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Flexible. B．Demanding. C．Rigid. D．Powerful.
19．What can be inferred about wisdom teeth from the passage
A．Some people get them pulled for convenience.
B．Our face is bound to become smaller by removing them.
C．Impacted wisdom teeth should be removed as early as possible.
D．The transformation of diet structure gives rise to their degeneration.
20．What is the best title for the passage
A．Wisdom teeth: the ache source. B．Wisdom teeth: To Pull or Not
C．Why do wisdom teeth disappear D．What influence will wisdom teeth bring
【答案】17．C 18．D 19．D 20．B
【难度】0.65
【知识点】科普知识 、说明文
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了智齿的产生和变化以及智齿给生活带来的影响。
17．推理判断题。根据第一段“Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars (臼齿) located at the very back of the mouth. They are the last of the 32 permanent teeth to appear, emerging between 17 and 25 years of age, when you are older and wiser. You might know that not everyone grows all four wisdom teeth. You might also know many people get them pulled. We study teeth and find the reason has a lot to do with the distant past and a bit about the present day, too.(智齿是位于口腔最后面的第三组臼齿。它们是32颗恒牙中最后长出来的，在17岁到25岁之间长出来，这时你长大了，也更聪明了。你可能知道并不是每个人都会长出四颗智齿。你可能也知道很多人都把他们拔掉了。我们研究牙齿，发现原因与遥远的过去有很大关系，也和现在有一点关系)”可知，第一段是为了引出文章关于智齿的主题，故选C。
18．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“because the foods early human ancestors ate were much more difficult to chew than food today(因为早期人类祖先吃的食物比今天的食物更难咀嚼)”可知，早期人类祖先吃的食物比今天的食物更难咀嚼，所以人类需要强健的下颚和牙齿，故划线词意思是“强健的”。故选D。
19．推理判断题。根据第二段“Softer, easier-to-chew food means teeth have a less challenging job. Therefore, modern human jaws have evolved to be smaller and faces to be flatter than our extinct ancestors’ were.(更柔软、更容易咀嚼的食物意味着牙齿的工作难度更小。因此，现代人类的下颚比我们已灭绝的祖先进化得更小，脸更平)”可知，饮食结构的转变导致了智齿的退化，故选D。
20．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“But wisdom teeth don’t usually need to be removed if they are fully erupted in the mouth, positioned correctly and healthily. Dentists can examine your mouth to see if your wisdom teeth are present, or look at X-ray pictures of your jaw if these last molars haven’t yet emerged and you suspect they may be impacted. Dentists can also advise you if any treatment or removal is recommended for your wisdom teeth.(但如果智齿在口腔中完全生长，位置正确且健康，通常不需要拔除。牙医可以检查你的口腔，看看你的智齿是否存在，或者看看你下巴的X光照片，如果这些最后的臼齿还没有出现，你怀疑它们可能受到了影响。牙医也可以告诉你是否有任何治疗或拔除智齿的建议)”以及文章介绍了智齿的产生和变化以及智齿给生活带来的影响。故B选项“智齿：拔还是不拔？”最符合文章标题。故选B。28.【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 人与社会之世界上第一家3D打印酒店 说明文 适中（0.65） 2025届高三英语
C&D 2 人与社会之土著故事的重要性及保护措施 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 3 人与社会之地球上最大的生物——巨型真菌，强调其在森林生态系统中的重要性 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 4 人与社会之拖延可能对原创性有好处 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 5 人与社会之智齿的产生和变化以及智齿给生活带来的影响 说明文 适中（0.65）
【技巧点拨】
考英语阅读理解中说明文的语言风格通常具有准确性、客观性、逻辑性、简洁性等特点，以下是具体分析：
准确性
说明文要求语言精准，以确保传达的信息准确无误。对于说明对象的性质、特点、功能、原理等方面的描述，会使用确切的词汇和数据。例如在介绍某种科学仪器时，会精确说明其测量范围、精度等参数，如 “This microscope can achieve a magnification of up to 1000 times with an accuracy of 0.01 micrometers”。
常使用一些限定词和修饰语来增强表达的准确性，像 “almost”“nearly”“mainly”“primarily”“specifically” 等，表明程度、范围等。如 “Water is mainly composed of hydrogen and oxygen”。
客观性
作者通常以中立、客观的态度进行叙述，旨在呈现事实和信息，而不掺杂个人情感或主观判断。比如在介绍不同文化习俗时，只是客观描述不同文化中节日的庆祝方式、传统服饰的特点等，不会对其进行褒贬评价。
倾向于使用被动语态和第三人称视角，使叙述更显客观。如 “These ancient buildings were constructed by skilled craftsmen hundreds of years ago”，强调动作的承受者，突出信息的客观性。
逻辑性
会运用逻辑连接词来清晰地展现各部分内容之间的关系，如 “firstly...secondly...finally”“in addition”“moreover”“however”“therefore”“because” 等，使文章层次分明、条理清晰。比如在说明某种产品的生产流程时，会用 “First, the raw materials are collected. Then, they are processed in the factory. Finally, the finished products are packaged and shipped”。
文章结构一般遵循一定的逻辑顺序，如时间顺序（介绍历史事件或事物的发展历程）、空间顺序（描述建筑物的布局等）、逻辑顺序（从现象到本质、从原因到结果等），帮助读者更好地理解文章内容。
简洁性
语言简洁明了，用尽可能少的文字表达丰富的信息，避免冗长、复杂的表述。在介绍科学知识或技术原理时，会以简洁的语言解释复杂的概念，让读者能够快速理解关键信息。
会使用一些专业术语和缩略语来提高表达效率，这些术语和缩略语通常是在特定领域内被广泛认可的，如 “DNA”“AI”“GDP” 等，既准确又简洁地表达了特定的概念和事物。
知识性
内容以传递知识和信息为主要目的，涵盖自然科学、社会科学、人文历史、技术创新等各种领域，具有较强的知识性和专业性。比如可能会介绍宇宙黑洞的形成原理、人工智能的发展现状、某种历史文化现象的起源等。
【词汇清障】
第一组
C&D1 文章词汇题
compressive A. 计划；安排
contract B. 有压缩力的；压缩的
affordable C. 合同；契约
schedule D. 负担得起的；买得起的
conclude E. 结束；终止；达成
C&D2 文章词汇题
indigenous A. 真实性；确实性
norm B. 土著的；本土的
continuity C. 正常行为标准；规范
authenticity D. 连续性；连贯性
reinstate E. 恢复；使恢复原状
C&D3 文章词汇题
towering A. 消化；吸收
fungus B. 巨大的；高耸的
mycelium C. 真菌；蘑菇
digest D. 菌丝体
biodiversity E. 生物多样性
C&D4 文章词汇题
originality A. 随机地；随意地
procrastination B. 独创性；创意
novel C. 拖延；耽搁
randomly D. 新奇的；新颖的
submit E. 提交；呈递
C&D5 文章词汇题
permanent A. 蛀牙；龋齿
robust B. 永久的；永恒的
decay C. 强健的；结实的
gum D. 牙龈；口香糖
erupt E. （牙齿）长出；喷发
第二组
C&D1 文章词汇题
robotics A. 扩张；扩大；扩展
expand B. 混凝土；具体的
concrete C. 机器人技术
carbon D. 合同；契约
contract E. 碳
C&D2 文章词汇题
moral A. 共鸣；同情；同感
empathy B. 精神的；心灵的
spiritual C. 道德的；道义上的
preservation D. 保存；保护
restoration E. 恢复；修复
C&D3 文章词汇题
acre A. 不可思议的；难以置信的
incredible B. 英亩
digest C. 分开；使分离
apart D. 消化；吸收
vital E. 至关重要的；生死攸关的
C&D4 文章词汇题
hesitate A. 最终；最后
ultimately B. 犹豫；踌躇
boost C. 使…… 落空；空出
vacate D. 促进；提高
seize E. 抓住；把握
C&D5 文章词汇题
molar A. 卡住；夹住
robust B. 臼齿
extinct C. 强健的；结实的
stuck D. 已灭绝的；绝种的
impact E. 对…… 有影响；冲击
【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·江西·期末）Everything including 3D printers is bigger in Texas. The Lone Star State will soon be the site of the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, El Cosmico, which has begun construction in the desert north of Marfa. Photos of the site show a large 46.5-foot-wide and 15.5-foot-tall 3D printer laying sand-colored material onto the foundations, creating sand-colored walls. This machine, called the Vulcan, was created by Texas-based 3D printing and robotics company ICON.
The project is a cooperation between Liz Lambert, El Cosmico’s owner, ICON and architects at Bjarke Ingels Group. Lambert wants to expand the existing El Cosmico hotel, adding 43 new units and 18 homes on a new 40-acre land. Model images of the hotel’s inside part show cream walls and rounded wooden surfaces full of colors that reflect the surrounding desert. In addition to the hotel, El Cosmico will include several 3D-printed homes, which are now priced for $2.29 million. It’s reported that the hotel units will cost between $200 and $450 per night.
The structures’ walls are made of a concrete called “lavacrete”, a particular low-carbon material created by ICON, which has a compressive(压力的) strength of 2,000 to 3,500 pounds per square inch.
ICON was founded in 2018, and its technology has since been used to build 3D-printed homes in Texas and Mexico. Besides printing houses and hotels, a few years ago, ICON built Mars Dune Alpha, a 3D-printed environment that copied conditions on the Red Planet’s surface. In 2022, the company got a $57 million contract for their Project Olympus, which is exploring ways to build 3D-printed structures on the moon using locally available materials.
Back on Earth, this 3D-printing technology has the potential to help deal with America’s affordable housing problem. In 2020, ICON constructed several houses for the Community First! Village in Austin, a program for people experiencing homelessness.
In the future, the expansion of El Cosmico may include affordable housing for hotel staff. Lambert said these plans were “in the background” but still moving forward. Construction on the new hotel is scheduled to conclude in 2026.
1．What is a feature of the 3D-printed hotel
A．It is eco-friendly as well as strong. B．It is surrounded by wooden houses.
C．It is out of place from the surroundings. D．It’s the result of a single company’s effort.
2．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Mars Dune Alpha
A．To recommend a high-end printed hotel. B．To urge people to learn 3D-printed structures.
C．To illustrate ICON’s strong technology. D．To push the protection of the environment.
3．What is ICON’s technology intended to do
A．Print food for the homeless. B．Address America’s housing crisis.
C．Create smart robots in space. D．Offer hotel staff chances to travel.
4．What might be the best title for the text
A．Housing Crisis: A Big Issue in America B．ICON’s Lavacrete: Changing Construction
C．ICON: Leading in 3D-Printing Technology D．El Cosmico: A Large Hotel Being 3D-Printed
C&D 2
（24-25高三上·江西·期末）Deeply rooted in the oral traditions of indigenous(土著的) communities, indigenous stories carry great significance. Such stories often convey moral lessons, societal norms and the shared wisdom of the community.Through these stories, the younger generations learn about their ancestors, the struggles they faced and the success they achieved. This develops a sense of continuity, strengthening the structure of indigenous societies.Moreover, by listening to and retelling these stories, community members contribute to the survival of indigenous languages.
Indigenous stories serve as windows into the different cultures worldwide. Each story is a unique expression of a community’s worldview, shaped by its history, environment and spiritual beliefs. Through these stories, we gain a deeper appreciation for the different ways people view the world. And by telling their stories, indigenous peoples invite others to look into their traditions, developing empathy(共情) and promoting a more interconnected world where different cultures are celebrated and respected.
Many indigenous stories explore themes of creation and the interconnectedness of the spiritual and material fields. Through these tales, individuals find a sense of purpose and connection to something greater than themselves.Indigenous stories provide stories of overcoming challenges, of not giving up in the face of hardship, and of the interconnectedness that combines communities together. In this way, storytelling promotes healing on both individual and communal levels.
While indigenous stories are of great importance, their continuation is threatened. For example, the impact of modernization has disturbed traditional storytelling practices. The use of indigenous stories for commercial purposes also hurts their authenticity(真实性). Fortunately, despite these challenges, there’s a growing global recognition of the need to preserve and reinstate indigenous stories.
Language restoration programs play an important role in preserving indigenous stories. They focus on teaching and bringing endangered languages back, which helps oral stories pass down. Cooperative projects between indigenous communities and external partners, such as researchers and storytellers, contribute to the record and preservation of oral traditions. Digital platforms, podcasts, and interactive media provide opportunities to share indigenous stories with a global audience, raising awareness about the importance of indigenous storytelling.
5．What can be learned about indigenous stories from paragraph 2
A．They teach people how to live worldwide. B．They improve our ability to tell stories.
C．They promote cross-culture understanding. D．They are a symbol of wisdom and spirits.
6．What do indigenous stories mean for people in trouble
A．Signs of identity. B．Forms of pleasure.
C．Means of survival. D．Sources of strength.
7．What does the underlined word“reinstate” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Learn. B．Restore. C．Interpret. D．Adapt.
8．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A．Efforts to preserve indigenous stories. B．Impacts of the interactive mass media.
C．Ways to share stories with the audience. D．Attitudes towards passing down stories.
C&D 3
（24-25高三上·河南信阳·阶段练习）What is the largest living creature on our planet While many might guess it to be the giant blue whale or the towering sequoia tree (红杉树), they would be incorrect. The title actually goes to a species of fungus known as Armillaria ostoyae fungus, also called the “humongous fungus (巨型真菌)”.
Unlike a single mushroom popping up in a forest, the humongous fungus is a massive, complicated network of mycelium (菌丝体), the botanical part of a fungus like a web of tiny threads. Found mainly in Malheur National Forest in Oregon’s Blue Mountains, this underground marvel covers an incredible 2,385 acres, roughly equal to 1,665 football fields. Estimates suggest it is around 8,000 years old, making it one of the oldest living creatures on Earth.
The mycelium of the humongous fungus spreads beneath the forest floor, digesting enzymes (酶) which cause the wood and soil to rot. These threads are all part of a single-genetic individual, with mushrooms on the surface serving as the fruiting bodies. What sets this huge fungus apart is its uniqueness in being a single creature across such a vast territory.
Its importance in the forest ecosystem cannot be overstated. The humongous fungus breaks down wood and organic material, enriching the soil and providing vital nutrients for various species. Research conducted by the USDA Forest Service and institutions like Utah State University has highlighted its crucial role in maintaining forest health and biodiversity.
In summary, the humongous fungus is not just a record-holder for being the largest living organism on Earth. It is also a vital part of forest ecosystems, playing a crucial role in maintaining their health and biodiversity. Further research into this fascinating organism is essential for preserving our ecosystems and addressing the environmental challenges we face. Scientists are now investigating deeper into the humongous fungus, aiming to get valuable insights into forest health management and diverse species.
9．What does the underlined word “marvel” in paragraph 2 most likely mean
A．Disaster. B．Wonder. C．Puzzle. D．Creation.
10．What can we learn about the humongous fungus from the passage
A．It’s globally widespread. B．It destroys other plants.
C．It’s unique to Oregon. D．It could help control wood rot.
11．What is the main function of the humongous fungus in the forest ecosystem
A．To prevent forest fires. B．To provide shelter for animals.
C．To enrich the soil and provide nutrients. D．To compete with other plants for sunlight.
12．What can be inferred from the passage about the research on the humongous fungus
A．The fungus is not important for forest management.
B．All environmental problems have been solved by the research.
C．The research is focused on the fungus’s potential as a food source.
D．Scientists are studying the fungus to gain insights into forest health and biodiversity.
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（2025·云南昆明·一模）In work and in life, we are constantly taught that acting early is the key to success, because “he who hesitates is lost.” But surprisingly, as I’ve studied originals, I’ve learned that the advantages of acting quickly are often outweighed by the disadvantages. It’s true that the early bird gets the worm, but we can’t forget that the early worm gets caught.
Recently, an unusually creative doctoral student named Jihae Shin approached me with an idea contrary to common sense: procrastination (拖延) might be helpful to originality. Shin proposed that when you put off a task, you buy yourself time to engage in different thinking rather than on one particular idea. As a result, you consider a wider range of original concepts and ultimately choose a more novel direction. I challenged her to test it.
Shin asked college students to write proposals for a business to fill a lot vacated (空出) by a convenience store. When they started the task immediately, they tended to propose conventional ideas. When Shin randomly assigned some of the participants to procrastinate, putting off the task to play computer games like Minesweeper, FreeCell, and Solitaire, they produced more novel business ideas, like a tutoring center and a storage facility. The research suggested that the proposals from the procrastinators were 28 percent more creative.
Although we were excited by these results, the experiment showed that neither playing games nor taking a break boosted creativity. When people played the games first, before learning about the task, they didn’t submit more novel proposals. To do that, they needed to actually be procrastinating while playing the games, keeping the business proposal task in the back of their minds. Delaying progress enabled them to spend more time considering different ways to accomplish it, rather than “seizing and freezing” on one particular strategy.
Being original doesn’t require being first. It just means being different and better.
13．What do most people think about the key to success
A．The quick-footed arrive first. B．Strike while the iron is hot.
C．The early worm gets caught. D．Actions speak louder than words.
14．How did Shin make his idea convinced
A．By writing a proposal. B．By doing a questionnaire.
C．By interviewing the students. D．By conducting an experiment.
15．How can creativity be boosted according to the text
A．Acting without hesitation. B．Playing computer games.
C．Taking a break before starting. D．Delaying with the task at heart.
16．What does the text mainly talk about
A．Early action is crucial to success. B．Procrastination may lead to originality.
C．Creativity can result in Delaying. D．Success is distinguished by original minds.
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（24-25高三上·湖北·期末）Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars (臼齿) located at the very back of the mouth. They are the last of the 32 permanent teeth to appear, emerging between 17 and 25 years of age, when you are older and wiser. You might know that not everyone grows all four wisdom teeth. You might also know many people get them pulled. We study teeth and find the reason has a lot to do with the distant past and a bit about the present day, too.
A few million years ago, early human ancestors had larger jaws and teeth than humans do today. Scientists think robust jaws and teeth were needed because the foods early human ancestors ate were much more difficult to chew than food today. Softer, easier-to-chew food means teeth have a less challenging job. Therefore, modern human jaws have evolved to be smaller and faces to be flatter than our extinct ancestors’ were. Given these changes, the third molars might not be as important now as they once were.
About 25% of people today are missing at least one wisdom tooth completely. Sometimes, due to lack of space, wisdom teeth can get stuck inside the jawbone and never fully come up- or they only partially emerge. An impacted wisdom tooth will never come up properly. And it happens more often in the lower jaw than in the upper jaw. In cases where wisdom teeth are only partially up, people can sometimes experience pain, tooth decay (龋齿) or gum infection, which is why they have them pulled.
But wisdom teeth don’t usually need to be removed if they are fully erupted in the mouth, positioned correctly and healthily. Dentists can examine your mouth to see if your wisdom teeth are present, or look at X-ray pictures of your jaw if these last molars haven’t yet emerged and you suspect they may be impacted. Dentists can also advise you if any treatment or removal is recommended for your wisdom teeth. In the meantime, brushing at least twice a day will help keep all your teeth healthy.
17．What is the function of the first paragraph
A．To explain some reasons. B．To illustrate a concept.
C．To introduce the topic. D．To raise a question.
18．What does the underlined word “robust” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Flexible. B．Demanding. C．Rigid. D．Powerful.
19．What can be inferred about wisdom teeth from the passage
A．Some people get them pulled for convenience.
B．Our face is bound to become smaller by removing them.
C．Impacted wisdom teeth should be removed as early as possible.
D．The transformation of diet structure gives rise to their degeneration.
20．What is the best title for the passage
A．Wisdom teeth: the ache source. B．Wisdom teeth: To Pull or Not
C．Why do wisdom teeth disappear D．What influence will wisdom teeth bring
