30.【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 人与社会之人工智能在缩小健康差距方面发挥的作用 说明文 适中（0.65） 2025届高三英语
C&D 2 人与社会之狗所具有的归家本能和敏锐的感官 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 3 人与社会之微重力环境对于宇航员的身体的影响 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 4 人与社会之大脑能够处理饥饿和危险等直接风险 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 5 人与社会之创造力与大脑之间的关系的各种观点和误解 说明文 适中（0.65）
【技巧点拨】
高考英语阅读理解说明文的长难句常见结构包括从句嵌套、非谓语动词、特殊句式等，以下是详细介绍及示例：
并列和排比结构
并列句连接：通过并列连词如 “and”“but”“or” 等连接两个或多个并列的句子成分或句子，形成较长的句子。例如：“The researchers collected a lot of data and analyzed it carefully, but they still couldn't find the answer they were looking for.” 此句中 “and” 连接了 “collected a lot of data” 和 “analyzed it carefully” 两个并列的谓语动词短语，“but” 连接了两个并列句。
排比结构增强气势：为了强调某些内容或使文章更有节奏感，会使用排比结构，即三个或三个以上结构相似、意思相关的句子成分或句子排列在一起。如：“The new technology can improve efficiency, can reduce costs, and can enhance the competitiveness of the company.”
其他特殊结构
强调句：强调句 “It is/was + 被强调部分 + that/who + 其他部分” 在高考英语说明文长难句中时有出现，用来突出强调某个句子成分。例如：“It was the new method that the scientist developed that made a significant difference in the experiment.” 此句中第一个 “that” 引导的是定语从句修饰 “the new method”，第二个 “that” 是强调句中的连接词，强调 “the new method”。
倒装句：为了强调或保持句子平衡等，会使用倒装结构。如：“Only when all the factors are taken into account can we get an accurate result.” 这是一个部分倒装句，“Only + 状语从句” 位于句首，句子要用部分倒装，即把情态动词 “can” 提到主语 “we” 前面。
插入语：插入语是在句子中插入的一个成分，通常用逗号或破折号与句子其他部分隔开，用来补充说明、解释或发表评论等。如：“The experiment, as we expected, turned out to be a great success.” 其中 “as we expected” 是插入语。
【词汇清障】
第一组
C&D1 文章词汇题
lifespan A. 不平等；不公平
inequality B. 寿命
dignity C. 干预；介入
inequity D. 尊严；自尊
intervention E. 不公平；不公正
答案：1 - B；2 - A；3 - D；4 - E；5 - C
C&D2 文章词汇题
rescue A. 追踪；跟踪
navigation B. 救援；营救
track C. 导航；航行
landmark D. 迁徙的；迁移的
migratory E. 地标；陆标
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - E；5 - D
C&D3 文章词汇题
microgravity A. 自发的；自然的
fluid B. 微重力
trigger C. 液体；流体
spontaneous D. 指标；指示物
indicator E. 引发；触发
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - E；4 - A；5 - D
C&D4 文章词汇题
wolf down A. 风险感知
obesity B. 狼吞虎咽
risk perception C. 得出结论
jump to conclusions D. 肥胖；肥胖症
outsource E. 外包；外购
答案：1 - B；2 - D；3 - A；4 - C；5 - E
C&D5 文章词汇题
syndrome A. 抛弃；遗弃
myth B. 假设；前提
precondition C. 综合征；症状
desert D. 谬见；错误的看法
simplistic E. 过分简单化的
答案：1 - C；2 - D；3 - B；4 - A；5 - E
第二组
C&D1 文章词汇题
access A. 系统的；体系的
persistent B. 获得；使用
systemic C. 持续存在的；坚持不懈的
tailor D. 强调；着重
emphasize E. 专门制作；定制
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - E；5 - D
C&D2 文章词汇题
accomplish A. 熟悉；使熟悉
possess B. 完成；实现
familiarize C. 能力；才能
capability D. 拥有；具有
recruit E. 招募；征募
答案：1 - B；2 - D；3 - A；4 - C；5 - E
C&D3 文章词汇题
mission A. 分布；分配
departure B. 任务；使命
distribute C. 浮肿；肿胀
puffiness D. 离开；出发
critically E. 严重地；危急地
答案：1 - B；2 - D；3 - A；4 - C；5 - E
C&D4 文章词汇题
evolved A. 策略；战略
immediate B. 进化的；演变的
strategy C. 立即的；直接的
rational D. 理性的；合理的
humanity E. 人类；人性
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - D；5 - E
C&D5 文章词汇题
propose A. 叙述；讲述
conflicting B. 提议；提出
back up C. 冲突的；矛盾的
originate D. 支持；证实
narrative E. 起源；发源
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - D；4 - E；5 - A
【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
（2025·山西临汾·一模）The differences in health outcomes are neither new nor unknown. From differences in life span to uneven access to quality healthcare, the so-called “Health Gap” is a persistent and troubling indication of inequality. People living in low and middle-income countries are far more likely to die from preventable and treatable causes. According to the World Health Organization, obvious differences in health outcomes persist (持续存在) within countries, cutting along socioeconomic and geographic lines.
Closing these health gaps is both a moral and practical need because every human being has a right to a healthy, dignified life; practical because health inequities bring about substantial economic and social costs. Health inequities could cost the U. S. economy approximately $ 320 billion annually and rise to $ 1 trillion by 2040 if not addressed. These figures emphasize the need for systemic solutions that look at the root causes.
Artificial intelligence has entered the scene as a new tool in the attempt to remake the health system. Broadly speaking, pattern recognition and personalized care are the two focuses in that context. AI applications can detect diseases—often earlier and more accurately than humans—tailor treatments to individual patients, and support healthcare professionals in managing complex caseloads (病例). Preventive interventions can save lives and resources while increasing the quality of life of humans. AI-powered prediction models have been used to identify patients at high risk of complications or chronic (慢性病) conditions such as kidney disease, which otherwise often goes unnoticed until significant damage is done to the body.
Beyond clinical settings, AI-driven analyses of large datasets — from hospital records to socioeconomic indicators — can highlight at-risk communities, helping policymakers and health organizations distribute resources more effectively. By locating under-served areas and identifying populations least likely to access preventive services, AI can guide targeted community interventions, mobile clinics, health education programs, and other initiatives to close the health gap.
While the potential is large, AI’s effectiveness in closing the health gap depends on more than just technological advancement. AI must be deliberately designed, trained, tested, and targeted to bring out the best in and for people and the planet.
1．What can we learn about the health gap from paragraph 1
A．It rarely exists in wealthy countries. B．It is the root of economic difference.
C．It refers to unfairness in health outcomes. D．It shows the equal distribution of resources.
2．What do the figures indicate in paragraph 2
A．Economic trouble in US. B．Costly medical expenses in US.
C．The urgency of closing health gap. D．The moral dilemma facing Americans.
3．What can AI do to improve the health system
A．Prevent the spread of diseases. B．Cure patients with chronic conditions.
C．Replace doctors to manage caseloads. D．Detect diseases and offer tailored treatments.
4．What is the passage mainly about
A．How AI serves to get rid of inequality. B．What role AI plays in closing health gap.
C．What challenges AI faces in medical field. D．How AI stimulates technological advancement.
【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．B
【难度】0.65
【知识点】说明文、人工智能
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人工智能在缩小健康差距方面发挥的作用。
1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“From differences in life span to uneven access to quality healthcare, the so-called “Health Gap” is a persistent and troubling indication of inequality.(从寿命的差异到获得优质医疗服务的不均衡，这种所谓的“健康差距”是持续存在的令人困扰的不平等现象)”可知，健康差距指的是健康结果的公平性问题。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Health inequities could cost the U. S. economy approximately $ 320 billion annually and rise to $ 1 trillion by 2040 if not addressed. These figures emphasize the need for systemic solutions that look at the root causes.(如果不解决，健康不平等每年可能会使美国经济损失约3200亿美元，到2040年将上升到1万亿美元。这些数字强调需要从根源上寻找系统性解决方案)”可以推测出，数据表明解决健康差距的紧迫性。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Artificial intelligence has entered the scene as a new tool in the attempt to remake the health system. Broadly speaking, pattern recognition and personalized care are the two focuses in that context. AI applications can detect diseases—often earlier and more accurately than humans—tailor treatments to individual patients, and support healthcare professionals in managing complex caseloads (病例).(人工智能作为一种重塑健康系统的新工具出现在眼前。广泛地说，模式识别和个性化护理是其中的两个焦点。AI应用程序可以检测疾病——通常比人类更早且更准确——为个别患者定制治疗，并支持医疗专业人员管理复杂的病例)”可知，人工智能可以检测疾病并提供个性化治疗。故选D。
4．主旨大意题。根据文章内容和最后一段“While the potential is large, AI’s effectiveness in closing the health gap depends on more than just technological advancement. AI must be deliberately designed, trained, tested, and targeted to bring out the best in and for people and the planet.(虽然潜力巨大，但人工智能在缩小健康差距方面的有效性不仅取决于技术进步。人工智能必须经过精心设计、训练、测试，并有针对性地为人类和地球带来最好的东西)”可以推断出，文章主要讲述了人工智能在缩小健康差距方面发挥的作用。故选B。
C&D 2
（2025·云南昭通·模拟预测）In 2015, Georgia May, a rescue dog, made a 35-mile hike home after running away during a hike in San Dirgo, California. And back in 1924, Bobbie, a collie mix (混种牧羊犬) that got separated from his family during a mad trip, made his way from Indiana ha ck home to Silverton, Oregon — a 2,800-mile-hike that look six months and crossed multiple mountain ranges.
So how do dogs accomplish such impressive journeys They possess a powerful combination of homing instincts (本能) and sharp senses, experts say.
Tracking, or following a smell trail, is one method dogs use to navigate (导航) and familiarize themselves with their surroundings. Dogs have a sense of smell 10,000 to 100,000 times greater than ours, which gives them the capability to sniff out everything. Dogs can also recognize familiar landmarks by sight, smell, and sound. Some dogs likely establish direction themselves by recognizing the relative position of a familiar landmark to their home and their current location relative to that same landmark.
Migratory birds and whales are a handful of the animals known to make use of Earth’s magnetic field (磁场). Dogs may also possess this puzzling capability. In a study published in 2020, researchers in Czechia recruited 27 hunting dogs to participate in a three-year experiment. During more than 600 field trials, scientists placed GPS trackers and cameras on the dogs before releasing them into an unfamiliar forested area. They then tracked the animals when their owners called them back home. All of the study dogs ran an average of nearly a mile into the woods.
Nearly 60 percent of the dogs in the study used their sense of smell to retrace their steps and sniff their way back to their owners. But another 30 percent of the dog participants did something else. These dogs took a novel route by running a short distance along the forest’s north-south axis (中轴), regardless of where their owner was located. Without any familiar visual signal to draw from, the study dogs were likely navigating by Earth’s magnetic field.
5．What do Georgia: May and Bobbie have in common
A．They once got lost. B．They were from Indiana.
C．They were adorable pet dogs. D．They were enthusiastic about hiking.
6．How are dogs likely to establish direction according to paragraph 3
A．By finding their favorite food. B．By communicating with other dogs.
C．By identifying familiar landmarks. D．By listening to their owners’ voices.
7．What can be inferred from the study published in 2020
A．Most of the dogs took a new route. B．Dogs need more freedom to explore forests.
C．Dogs have a certain similarity to whales. D．Dogs can find their owners with GPS trackers.
8．What is the text mainly about
A．The challenges for dogs to get home. B．The characteristics possessed by dogs.
C．The dogs’ absolute loyalty to their owners. D．The home instincts and sharp senses of dogs.
【答案】5．A 6．C 7．C 8．D
【难度】0.65
【知识点】动物、说明文
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了狗所具有的归家本能和敏锐的感官，帮助它们总是能找到回家的路。
5．细节理解题。根据第一段“In 2015, Georgia May, a rescue dog, made a 35-mile hike home after running away during a hike in San Dirgo, California. And back in 1924, Bobbie, a collie mix that got separated from his family during a mad trip, made his way from Indiana ha ck home to Silverton, Oregon — a 2,800-mile-hike that look six months and crossed multiple mountain ranges.( 2015年，一只名叫乔治亚·梅的救援犬在加州圣迪戈徒步旅行中走失后，徒步走了35英里回家。早在1924年，一只混血牧羊犬博比在一次疯狂的旅行中与家人走失，他从印第安纳州回到俄勒冈州的西尔弗顿，徒步旅行了2800英里，耗时6个月，跨越了多个山脉)”可知，乔治亚·梅和博比的共同之处在于它们都曾经迷路。故选A。
6．细节理解题。根据第三段“Some dogs likely establish direction themselves by recognizing the relative position of a familiar landmark to their home and their current location relative to that same landmark.(有些狗可能会通过识别熟悉的地标到它们家的相对位置以及它们目前相对于同一地标的位置来确定自己的方向)”可知，狗通过识别熟悉的地标确定方向。故选C。
7．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Migratory birds and whales are a handful of the animals known to make use of Earth’s magnetic field. Dogs may also possess this puzzling capability. In a study published in 2020, researchers in Czechia recruited 27 hunting dogs to participate in a three-year experiment.(候鸟和鲸鱼是少数已知利用地球磁场的动物。狗可能也拥有这种令人困惑的能力。在2020年发表的一项研究中，捷克的研究人员招募了27只猎犬参加一项为期三年的实验)”及最后一段“ Without any familiar visual signal to draw from, the study dogs were likely navigating by Earth’s magnetic field. (没有任何熟悉的视觉信号作为参考，参与研究的犬只很可能是通过地球磁场导航的。)”可知，狗和鲸鱼有某种相似之处，可能会利用地球磁场导航。故选C。
8．主旨大意题。根据第二段“So how do dogs accomplish such impressive journeys They possess a powerful combination of homing instincts and sharp senses, experts say.(那么，狗是如何完成如此令人印象深刻的旅程的呢？专家说，它们拥有强大的归途本能和敏锐的感官)”结合文章主要介绍了狗所具有的归家本能和敏锐的感官，帮助它们总是能找到回家的路。可知，这篇文章的主要内容是狗的归途本能和敏锐的感觉。故选D。
C&D 3
（24-25高三上·湖北·期末）Climate change, pollution and fast-paced life got you down Wish you could buy a ticket on the Europa Clipper spacecraft Before you decide to leave Earth behind, consider the life of an astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS).
Two NASA astronauts have been living aboard the ISS since their departure from Earth on June 5. Their mission, originally meant to last around a week, will have gone on for over eight months. NASA’s accepted odds for loss of crew during the extended stay, or chances they two won’t make it back to Earth alive, are 1 in 270. Although chances of death on their mission are relatively low, the effects of their long term stay in space will likely have an impact on their bodies.
Living in microgravity causes bodily fluids to become more evenly distributed, with up to two extra liters of blood in the upper body, triggering constant feelings of puffiness (浮肿), especially in the head and face. Captain Kelly, a former NASA astronaut, describes the feeling, “It feels a little like standing on your head 24 hours a day.” The way fluids redistribute themselves in space also causes urine (尿液) to float along the sides of the bladder (膀胱), which can prevent astronauts from feeling a need to urinate until their bladders become completely full, leading to an unexpected, spontaneous need to urinate.
Discoveries made during NASA’s study found extended time in space also impacts telomeres (端粒). During almost a year in space, Captain Kelly’s telomeres had actually lengthened, which is usually an indicator of lower odds of age-related diseases. However, during the months after returning to Earth, the length of his telomeres was discovered to be critically shorter than his preflight levels.
If you are planning a trip to space as your next luxury vacation, prepare to encounter many more serious health consequences in a completely new environment. For astronauts like Captain Kelly, the impact space has on the body is a small price to pay to explore the solar system. For those of us who haven’t been to space yet, health conditions caused by living in microgravity can be a reminder of how comfortable life is here on Earth.
9．What can we know about the two astronauts from Paragraph 2
A．NASA has accepted the fact of losing them.
B．They postpone their missions to eight months later.
C．Staying in space has potential damage to their physical conditions.
D．The longer they stay in space, the lower chances they have of returning alive.
10．How do the bodily fluids affect astronauts living in microgravity
A．They make astronauts’ whole bodies puffy.
B．They greatly weaken astronauts’ urges to urinate.
C．They accumulate more in the upper body than the lower.
D．They cause astronauts to feel like standing 24 hours a day.
11．What can we learn from Captain Kelly
A．He was less likely to suffer age-related diseases.
B．He reminded us that living on Earth was comfortable.
C．Living in space had no significant impact on his overall health.
D．His telomeres lengthened first and then shortened after returning from space.
12．What does the author intend to imply according to this article
A．It is not worth exploring the solar system.
B．Travelling in space is an affordable journey.
C．It is possible to travel to space as a vacation.
D．Exploring the space takes devotion and sacrifice.
【答案】9．C 10．B 11．D 12．D
【难度】0.65
【知识点】科普知识 、说明文、航空航天
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍微重力环境对于宇航员的身体的影响。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Although chances of death on their mission are relatively low, the effects of their long term stay in space will likely have an impact on their bodies. (虽然他们在执行任务时死亡的几率相对较低，但他们在太空长期停留的影响可能会对他们的身体产生影响。)”可知，长时间留在太空有可能对宇航员的身体状况有潜在的损害。故选C项。
10．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The way fluids redistribute themselves in space also causes urine (尿液) to float along the sides of the bladder (膀胱), which can prevent astronauts from feeling a need to urinate until their bladders become completely full, leading to an unexpected, spontaneous need to urinate. (液体在太空中重新分配自己的方式也会导致尿液漂浮在膀胱两侧，这可能会使宇航员在膀胱完全充满之前感觉不到小便的需要，从而导致意外的、自发的小便需要。)”可知，体液会削弱生活在微重力环境中的宇航员的尿意。故选B项。
11．细节理解题。根据第四段中“During almost a year in space, Captain Kelly’s telomeres had actually lengthened, which is usually an indicator of lower odds of age-related diseases. However, during the months after returning to Earth, the length of his telomeres was discovered to be critically shorter than his preflight levels. (在近一年的太空生活中，Captain Kelly的端粒实际上变长了，这通常是患与年龄有关疾病的几率较低的一个指标。然而，在返回地球后的几个月里，他的端粒长度被发现比他飞行前的水平短得多。)”可知，从太空回来后，Captain Kelly的端粒先是变长，然后又变短。故选D项。
12．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“If you are planning a trip to space as your next luxury vacation, prepare to encounter many more serious health consequences in a completely new environment. For astronauts like Captain Kelly, the impact space has on the body is a small price to pay to explore the solar system. For those of us who haven’t been to space yet, health conditions caused by living in microgravity can be a reminder of how comfortable life is here on Earth.(如果你打算去太空旅行作为你的下一个豪华假期，准备在一个全新的环境中遇到更多严重的健康后果。对于像Captain Kelly这样的宇航员来说，太空对身体的影响是探索太阳系的一个小代价。对于我们这些还没有去过太空的人来说，生活在微重力下引起的健康问题可以提醒我们地球上的生活是多么舒适。)”可知，作者想暗示探索太空需要奉献和牺牲。故选D项。
C&D 4
（2025·云南昭通·模拟预测）Do you ever feel like your brain isn’t meant for modern times, like it’s a relic of a past era After all, we wolf down fatty foods like our next meal isn’t a sure thing, even though most of us have access to many more calories than we need. We are afraid of snakes and spiders, even though we rarely encounter them now.
The human brain evolved (进化) over thousands of years to deal with immediate risks, like hunger and danger, but the vast majority of humans today are neither starving nor in danger of being bitten by a poisonous creature. Instead, the risks we face now are obesity, climate change and pollution. It seems that our brain’s threat and thinking systems are unadaptable to deal with them.
“Our brain is inborn, and the chemistry of the brain guarantees that we feel first and think second,” said David Ropeik, an expert in risk perception (感知). “That worked pretty well when the risks were lions, tigers and bears. It’s not as good now when we need to reason and use the facts more with the complicated risks.”
What can we do to overcome that “If the brain jumps to conclusions out of emotion first, just assume that your first decision might not be the best one,” Ropeik said. “Get more information. Take more time to think.”
Dan Ariely from Duke University suggests another strategy. “When you think about your own life, you’re trapped within your own angle. You’re trapped within your own emotions and feelings and so on,” said Ariely. “But if you can think about a problem with a third-person viewpoint, you’ll likely reach a more rational (理性的) decision.”
You can also outsource your brain’s thought process to friends or family. Simply asking others for advice is a great way to tackle problems more rationally, Ariely said. For him, seeking wisdom from a team fits well with Paul Bloom’s idea: A human may be irrational, but humanity can be quite rational.
13．What do we know about our preference for fatty food
A．It has an evolutionary root.
B．It gives us a sense of uncertainty.
C．It is a relatively rational behavior.
D．It contributes to serious food waste.
14．What is implied in David Ropeik’s words in paragraph 3
A．It’s terrible to feel first and think second.
B．Too much information confuses our brain.
C．The human brain is outdated to some extent.
D．We can’t deal with immediate risks well now.
15．What is Dan Ariely’s suggestion on making a decision
A．Staying calm in any situation.
B．Collecting as many facts as possible.
C．Learning from your past experiences.
D．Thinking from an outsider’s angle.
16．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To introduce a healthier lifestyle.
B．To offer solutions to a problem.
C．To list some problems of our brain.
D．To discuss how to avoid risks.
【答案】13．B 14．C 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，主要讲述了经过数十万年的进化，我们的大脑能够处理饥饿和危险等直接风险，这使得我们往往会先感觉后思考，但这并不适用于现代人所面临的复杂风险，对此专家提出了几种克服的办法。
13．推理判断题。由第一段中“After all, we wolf down fatty foods like our next meal isn’t a sure thing, even though most of us have access to many more calories than we need.(毕竟，我们狼吞虎咽地吃高脂肪食物，就像我们的下一餐不确定一样，尽管我们大多数人摄入的卡路里比我们需要的要多得多)”可知，尽管大多数人摄入的卡路里比需要的要多得多故，但在好像下一餐不确定的感觉下，人们会吃很多高脂肪食物，可得出人们对高脂肪食物的偏好是因为它给了我们一种不确定性。选B项。
14．推理判断题。由第三段““Our brain is inborn, and the chemistry of the brain guarantees that we feel first and think second,” said David Ropeik, an expert in risk perception. “That worked pretty well when the risks were lions, tigers and bears. It’s not as good now when we need to reason and use the facts more with the complicated risks.”(风险感知专家David Ropeik说，“我们的大脑是天生的，大脑的化学物质保证了我们先感觉，后思考。当风险是狮子、老虎和熊的时候，大脑工作很好。现在，当我们需要在复杂的风险中更多地推理和利用事实时，情况就不那么好了。”)”可知，David Ropeik认为大脑在处理狮子、老虎和熊这些风险的时候能够运转良好，因为我们的大脑习惯于先感觉后思考，但在面临现代的复杂风险时，由于需要推理和利用事实，大脑就没那么好用了。由此可推测出，从David Ropeik的话中我们可以总结出：在某种程度上大脑已经有点过时了。故选C项。
15．细节理解题。由倒数第二段中“But if you can think about a problem with a third-person viewpoint, you’ll likely reach a more rational decision.(但如果你能从第三人称的角度思考问题，你可能会做出更理性的决定)”可知，Dan Ariely建议从旁观者的角度思考问题，从而作出更理性的决定。故选D项。
16．推理判断题。通读全文可知，第一至三段主要讲述了我们大脑在现代所面临的局限性；第四段首句“What can we do to overcome that (我们能做些什么来克服这一点？)”以问句的形式引出接下来专家Ropeik和Dan Ariely分别提出的克服大脑局限性的方法。由此可推测出，本文主要是为了提供解决大脑如今所面临的挑战的一些办法。故选B项。
C&D 5
（24-25高三上·北京昌平·期末）Creativity is a product of the human mind. But why are some people more creative than others
Having a unique brain has been proposed as one possibility. Take Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's musical creativity. It has been suggested that he had Tourette's syndrome, a brain condition linked to a range of symptoms, which could have played a role. Other proposals link creativity to intelligence or even to the use of certain drugs.
In the Creative Brain: Myths and truths, scientist Anna Abraham examines these ideas and four more, describing them as myths (谬见) and each is discussed in a chapter. But rather than fully debunk them, Abraham's precondition is that they all contain a truth.
She researches into how these beliefs developed and spread — and why they are so hard to desert. Her focus is on how misinformation is often related to conflicting results in the scientific evidence that is supposed to back them up.
Take the common idea that the brain's right hemisphere (脑半球) is associated with creativity. Both behavioral and brain-based studies have explored this, but findings are hard to compare because the ways of measuring different aspects, such as the level of creativity, vary greatly. This means we can find evidence supporting both the right and left hemispheres being dominant in creative activities, as well as the joint involvement of the two.
Such problems, says Abraham, originate in the fact that creativity typically involves many elements but the focus is often drawn to just one, the imagination needed to make something new. Other aspects — such as the drive to create, the hard work involved and the ability to produce something that sympathizes with an audience — are also crucial. Many explanations, she says, treat creativity too simplistically: for example, taking certain drugs can make someone more open, and thus better able to think creatively, but may not affect their motivation.
Abraham provides a good summarization of the relationship between creativity and the brain, covering a lot of ground while doing so. She encourages readers to think more deeply about brain-based creativity theories, even if they seem backed up by evidence. How creativity originates in the brain is complex and probably can't be explained by a simple narrative. Perhaps we need a new approach.
17．What does the word “debunk” underlined in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Deny. B．Expose. C．Approve. D．Clarify.
18．What can we learn about creativity from the passage
A．It helps to sympathize with an audience. B．It is dominated by the brain's right hemisphere.
C．It is a complex process involving many factors. D．It can be enhanced by hard work and motivation.
19．As for brain-based creativity theories, Abraham is __________.
A．appreciative B．disapproving C．unconcerned D．objective
20．What is the main purpose of the passage
A．To explore the myths and truths about creativity and the brain.
B．To prove that creativity is greatly linked with a unique brain.
C．To argue that creativity is mainly determined by intelligence.
D．To encourage the use of drugs to partly enhance creativity.
【答案】17．A 18．C 19．D 20．A
【难度】0.65
【知识点】科普知识 、说明文
【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要探讨关于创造力与大脑之间的关系的各种观点和误解，并分析了这些观点的形成原因。
17．词句猜测题。根据文章第三段“But rather than fully debunk them, Abraham’s precondition is that they all contain a truth.(而不是完全 debunk它们，亚伯拉罕假设它们都含有某种真理)”可知，假设它们都含有某种真理，所以亚伯拉罕没有完全地去否定这些观点。debunk意思为“揭穿，否认”。故选A。
18．细节理解题。根据文章第六段“Such problems, says Abraham, originate in the fact that creativity typically involves many elements but the focus is often drawn to just one, the imagination needed to make something new.(亚伯拉罕说，这样的问题源于创造力通常涉及许多元素，但重点常常集中在一个元素上，即创造新事物所需要的想象力)”及第六段“Other aspects — such as the drive to create, the hard work involved and the ability to produce something that sympathizes with an audience — are also crucial.(其他方面——如创造的动力、所需的努力以及创作出能引起观众共鸣的能力——也是至关重要的)”可知，创造力是一个涉及许多因素的复杂过程。故选C。
19．推理判断题。根据第六段“Many explanations, she says, treat creativity too simplistically(她说，许多解释过于简单地对待创造力)”和最后一段“She encourages readers to think more deeply about brain-based creativity theories, even if they seem backed up by evidence.(她鼓励读者更加深入地思考基于大脑的创造力理论，即使这些理论似乎有证据支持)”可知，Abraham对大脑与创造力之间关系的观点是客观的。故选D。
20．推理判断题。根据第一段“But why are some people more creative than others (但为什么有些人比其他人更有创造力？)以及第二段“Having a unique brain has been proposed as one possibility(一个独特的大脑已被提出作为一种可能性)”和最后一段“She encourages readers to think more deeply about brain-based creativity theories…(她鼓励读者更加深入地思考基于大脑的创造力理论……)”可知，本文旨在探索关于创造力和大脑的神秘和真相。故选A。30.【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 人与社会之人工智能在缩小健康差距方面发挥的作用 说明文 适中（0.65） 2025届高三英语
C&D 2 人与社会之狗所具有的归家本能和敏锐的感官 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 3 人与社会之微重力环境对于宇航员的身体的影响 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 4 人与社会之大脑能够处理饥饿和危险等直接风险 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 5 人与社会之创造力与大脑之间的关系的各种观点和误解 说明文 适中（0.65）
【技巧点拨】
高考英语阅读理解说明文的长难句常见结构包括从句嵌套、非谓语动词、特殊句式等，以下是详细介绍及示例：
并列和排比结构
并列句连接：通过并列连词如 “and”“but”“or” 等连接两个或多个并列的句子成分或句子，形成较长的句子。例如：“The researchers collected a lot of data and analyzed it carefully, but they still couldn't find the answer they were looking for.” 此句中 “and” 连接了 “collected a lot of data” 和 “analyzed it carefully” 两个并列的谓语动词短语，“but” 连接了两个并列句。
排比结构增强气势：为了强调某些内容或使文章更有节奏感，会使用排比结构，即三个或三个以上结构相似、意思相关的句子成分或句子排列在一起。如：“The new technology can improve efficiency, can reduce costs, and can enhance the competitiveness of the company.”
其他特殊结构
强调句：强调句 “It is/was + 被强调部分 + that/who + 其他部分” 在高考英语说明文长难句中时有出现，用来突出强调某个句子成分。例如：“It was the new method that the scientist developed that made a significant difference in the experiment.” 此句中第一个 “that” 引导的是定语从句修饰 “the new method”，第二个 “that” 是强调句中的连接词，强调 “the new method”。
倒装句：为了强调或保持句子平衡等，会使用倒装结构。如：“Only when all the factors are taken into account can we get an accurate result.” 这是一个部分倒装句，“Only + 状语从句” 位于句首，句子要用部分倒装，即把情态动词 “can” 提到主语 “we” 前面。
插入语：插入语是在句子中插入的一个成分，通常用逗号或破折号与句子其他部分隔开，用来补充说明、解释或发表评论等。如：“The experiment, as we expected, turned out to be a great success.” 其中 “as we expected” 是插入语。
【词汇清障】
第一组
C&D1 文章词汇题
lifespan A. 不平等；不公平
inequality B. 寿命
dignity C. 干预；介入
inequity D. 尊严；自尊
intervention E. 不公平；不公正
C&D2 文章词汇题
rescue A. 追踪；跟踪
navigation B. 救援；营救
track C. 导航；航行
landmark D. 迁徙的；迁移的
migratory E. 地标；陆标
C&D3 文章词汇题
microgravity A. 自发的；自然的
fluid B. 微重力
trigger C. 液体；流体
spontaneous D. 指标；指示物
indicator E. 引发；触发
C&D4 文章词汇题
wolf down A. 风险感知
obesity B. 狼吞虎咽
risk perception C. 得出结论
jump to conclusions D. 肥胖；肥胖症
outsource E. 外包；外购
C&D5 文章词汇题
syndrome A. 抛弃；遗弃
myth B. 假设；前提
precondition C. 综合征；症状
desert D. 谬见；错误的看法
simplistic E. 过分简单化的
第二组
C&D1 文章词汇题
access A. 系统的；体系的
persistent B. 获得；使用
systemic C. 持续存在的；坚持不懈的
tailor D. 强调；着重
emphasize E. 专门制作；定制
C&D2 文章词汇题
accomplish A. 熟悉；使熟悉
possess B. 完成；实现
familiarize C. 能力；才能
capability D. 拥有；具有
recruit E. 招募；征募
C&D3 文章词汇题
mission A. 分布；分配
departure B. 任务；使命
distribute C. 浮肿；肿胀
puffiness D. 离开；出发
critically E. 严重地；危急地
C&D4 文章词汇题
evolved A. 策略；战略
immediate B. 进化的；演变的
strategy C. 立即的；直接的
rational D. 理性的；合理的
humanity E. 人类；人性
C&D5 文章词汇题
propose A. 叙述；讲述
conflicting B. 提议；提出
back up C. 冲突的；矛盾的
originate D. 支持；证实
narrative E. 起源；发源
【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
（2025·山西临汾·一模）The differences in health outcomes are neither new nor unknown. From differences in life span to uneven access to quality healthcare, the so-called “Health Gap” is a persistent and troubling indication of inequality. People living in low and middle-income countries are far more likely to die from preventable and treatable causes. According to the World Health Organization, obvious differences in health outcomes persist (持续存在) within countries, cutting along socioeconomic and geographic lines.
Closing these health gaps is both a moral and practical need because every human being has a right to a healthy, dignified life; practical because health inequities bring about substantial economic and social costs. Health inequities could cost the U. S. economy approximately $ 320 billion annually and rise to $ 1 trillion by 2040 if not addressed. These figures emphasize the need for systemic solutions that look at the root causes.
Artificial intelligence has entered the scene as a new tool in the attempt to remake the health system. Broadly speaking, pattern recognition and personalized care are the two focuses in that context. AI applications can detect diseases—often earlier and more accurately than humans—tailor treatments to individual patients, and support healthcare professionals in managing complex caseloads (病例). Preventive interventions can save lives and resources while increasing the quality of life of humans. AI-powered prediction models have been used to identify patients at high risk of complications or chronic (慢性病) conditions such as kidney disease, which otherwise often goes unnoticed until significant damage is done to the body.
Beyond clinical settings, AI-driven analyses of large datasets — from hospital records to socioeconomic indicators — can highlight at-risk communities, helping policymakers and health organizations distribute resources more effectively. By locating under-served areas and identifying populations least likely to access preventive services, AI can guide targeted community interventions, mobile clinics, health education programs, and other initiatives to close the health gap.
While the potential is large, AI’s effectiveness in closing the health gap depends on more than just technological advancement. AI must be deliberately designed, trained, tested, and targeted to bring out the best in and for people and the planet.
1．What can we learn about the health gap from paragraph 1
A．It rarely exists in wealthy countries. B．It is the root of economic difference.
C．It refers to unfairness in health outcomes. D．It shows the equal distribution of resources.
2．What do the figures indicate in paragraph 2
A．Economic trouble in US. B．Costly medical expenses in US.
C．The urgency of closing health gap. D．The moral dilemma facing Americans.
3．What can AI do to improve the health system
A．Prevent the spread of diseases. B．Cure patients with chronic conditions.
C．Replace doctors to manage caseloads. D．Detect diseases and offer tailored treatments.
4．What is the passage mainly about
A．How AI serves to get rid of inequality. B．What role AI plays in closing health gap.
C．What challenges AI faces in medical field. D．How AI stimulates technological advancement.
C&D 2
（2025·云南昭通·模拟预测）In 2015, Georgia May, a rescue dog, made a 35-mile hike home after running away during a hike in San Dirgo, California. And back in 1924, Bobbie, a collie mix (混种牧羊犬) that got separated from his family during a mad trip, made his way from Indiana ha ck home to Silverton, Oregon — a 2,800-mile-hike that look six months and crossed multiple mountain ranges.
So how do dogs accomplish such impressive journeys They possess a powerful combination of homing instincts (本能) and sharp senses, experts say.
Tracking, or following a smell trail, is one method dogs use to navigate (导航) and familiarize themselves with their surroundings. Dogs have a sense of smell 10,000 to 100,000 times greater than ours, which gives them the capability to sniff out everything. Dogs can also recognize familiar landmarks by sight, smell, and sound. Some dogs likely establish direction themselves by recognizing the relative position of a familiar landmark to their home and their current location relative to that same landmark.
Migratory birds and whales are a handful of the animals known to make use of Earth’s magnetic field (磁场). Dogs may also possess this puzzling capability. In a study published in 2020, researchers in Czechia recruited 27 hunting dogs to participate in a three-year experiment. During more than 600 field trials, scientists placed GPS trackers and cameras on the dogs before releasing them into an unfamiliar forested area. They then tracked the animals when their owners called them back home. All of the study dogs ran an average of nearly a mile into the woods.
Nearly 60 percent of the dogs in the study used their sense of smell to retrace their steps and sniff their way back to their owners. But another 30 percent of the dog participants did something else. These dogs took a novel route by running a short distance along the forest’s north-south axis (中轴), regardless of where their owner was located. Without any familiar visual signal to draw from, the study dogs were likely navigating by Earth’s magnetic field.
5．What do Georgia: May and Bobbie have in common
A．They once got lost. B．They were from Indiana.
C．They were adorable pet dogs. D．They were enthusiastic about hiking.
6．How are dogs likely to establish direction according to paragraph 3
A．By finding their favorite food. B．By communicating with other dogs.
C．By identifying familiar landmarks. D．By listening to their owners’ voices.
7．What can be inferred from the study published in 2020
A．Most of the dogs took a new route. B．Dogs need more freedom to explore forests.
C．Dogs have a certain similarity to whales. D．Dogs can find their owners with GPS trackers.
8．What is the text mainly about
A．The challenges for dogs to get home. B．The characteristics possessed by dogs.
C．The dogs’ absolute loyalty to their owners. D．The home instincts and sharp senses of dogs.
C&D 3
（24-25高三上·湖北·期末）Climate change, pollution and fast-paced life got you down Wish you could buy a ticket on the Europa Clipper spacecraft Before you decide to leave Earth behind, consider the life of an astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS).
Two NASA astronauts have been living aboard the ISS since their departure from Earth on June 5. Their mission, originally meant to last around a week, will have gone on for over eight months. NASA’s accepted odds for loss of crew during the extended stay, or chances they two won’t make it back to Earth alive, are 1 in 270. Although chances of death on their mission are relatively low, the effects of their long term stay in space will likely have an impact on their bodies.
Living in microgravity causes bodily fluids to become more evenly distributed, with up to two extra liters of blood in the upper body, triggering constant feelings of puffiness (浮肿), especially in the head and face. Captain Kelly, a former NASA astronaut, describes the feeling, “It feels a little like standing on your head 24 hours a day.” The way fluids redistribute themselves in space also causes urine (尿液) to float along the sides of the bladder (膀胱), which can prevent astronauts from feeling a need to urinate until their bladders become completely full, leading to an unexpected, spontaneous need to urinate.
Discoveries made during NASA’s study found extended time in space also impacts telomeres (端粒). During almost a year in space, Captain Kelly’s telomeres had actually lengthened, which is usually an indicator of lower odds of age-related diseases. However, during the months after returning to Earth, the length of his telomeres was discovered to be critically shorter than his preflight levels.
If you are planning a trip to space as your next luxury vacation, prepare to encounter many more serious health consequences in a completely new environment. For astronauts like Captain Kelly, the impact space has on the body is a small price to pay to explore the solar system. For those of us who haven’t been to space yet, health conditions caused by living in microgravity can be a reminder of how comfortable life is here on Earth.
9．What can we know about the two astronauts from Paragraph 2
A．NASA has accepted the fact of losing them.
B．They postpone their missions to eight months later.
C．Staying in space has potential damage to their physical conditions.
D．The longer they stay in space, the lower chances they have of returning alive.
10．How do the bodily fluids affect astronauts living in microgravity
A．They make astronauts’ whole bodies puffy.
B．They greatly weaken astronauts’ urges to urinate.
C．They accumulate more in the upper body than the lower.
D．They cause astronauts to feel like standing 24 hours a day.
11．What can we learn from Captain Kelly
A．He was less likely to suffer age-related diseases.
B．He reminded us that living on Earth was comfortable.
C．Living in space had no significant impact on his overall health.
D．His telomeres lengthened first and then shortened after returning from space.
12．What does the author intend to imply according to this article
A．It is not worth exploring the solar system.
B．Travelling in space is an affordable journey.
C．It is possible to travel to space as a vacation.
D．Exploring the space takes devotion and sacrifice.
C&D 4
（2025·云南昭通·模拟预测）Do you ever feel like your brain isn’t meant for modern times, like it’s a relic of a past era After all, we wolf down fatty foods like our next meal isn’t a sure thing, even though most of us have access to many more calories than we need. We are afraid of snakes and spiders, even though we rarely encounter them now.
The human brain evolved (进化) over thousands of years to deal with immediate risks, like hunger and danger, but the vast majority of humans today are neither starving nor in danger of being bitten by a poisonous creature. Instead, the risks we face now are obesity, climate change and pollution. It seems that our brain’s threat and thinking systems are unadaptable to deal with them.
“Our brain is inborn, and the chemistry of the brain guarantees that we feel first and think second,” said David Ropeik, an expert in risk perception (感知). “That worked pretty well when the risks were lions, tigers and bears. It’s not as good now when we need to reason and use the facts more with the complicated risks.”
What can we do to overcome that “If the brain jumps to conclusions out of emotion first, just assume that your first decision might not be the best one,” Ropeik said. “Get more information. Take more time to think.”
Dan Ariely from Duke University suggests another strategy. “When you think about your own life, you’re trapped within your own angle. You’re trapped within your own emotions and feelings and so on,” said Ariely. “But if you can think about a problem with a third-person viewpoint, you’ll likely reach a more rational (理性的) decision.”
You can also outsource your brain’s thought process to friends or family. Simply asking others for advice is a great way to tackle problems more rationally, Ariely said. For him, seeking wisdom from a team fits well with Paul Bloom’s idea: A human may be irrational, but humanity can be quite rational.
13．What do we know about our preference for fatty food
A．It has an evolutionary root.
B．It gives us a sense of uncertainty.
C．It is a relatively rational behavior.
D．It contributes to serious food waste.
14．What is implied in David Ropeik’s words in paragraph 3
A．It’s terrible to feel first and think second.
B．Too much information confuses our brain.
C．The human brain is outdated to some extent.
D．We can’t deal with immediate risks well now.
15．What is Dan Ariely’s suggestion on making a decision
A．Staying calm in any situation.
B．Collecting as many facts as possible.
C．Learning from your past experiences.
D．Thinking from an outsider’s angle.
16．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To introduce a healthier lifestyle.
B．To offer solutions to a problem.
C．To list some problems of our brain.
D．To discuss how to avoid risks.
C&D 5
（24-25高三上·北京昌平·期末）Creativity is a product of the human mind. But why are some people more creative than others
Having a unique brain has been proposed as one possibility. Take Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's musical creativity. It has been suggested that he had Tourette's syndrome, a brain condition linked to a range of symptoms, which could have played a role. Other proposals link creativity to intelligence or even to the use of certain drugs.
In the Creative Brain: Myths and truths, scientist Anna Abraham examines these ideas and four more, describing them as myths (谬见) and each is discussed in a chapter. But rather than fully debunk them, Abraham's precondition is that they all contain a truth.
She researches into how these beliefs developed and spread — and why they are so hard to desert. Her focus is on how misinformation is often related to conflicting results in the scientific evidence that is supposed to back them up.
Take the common idea that the brain's right hemisphere (脑半球) is associated with creativity. Both behavioral and brain-based studies have explored this, but findings are hard to compare because the ways of measuring different aspects, such as the level of creativity, vary greatly. This means we can find evidence supporting both the right and left hemispheres being dominant in creative activities, as well as the joint involvement of the two.
Such problems, says Abraham, originate in the fact that creativity typically involves many elements but the focus is often drawn to just one, the imagination needed to make something new. Other aspects — such as the drive to create, the hard work involved and the ability to produce something that sympathizes with an audience — are also crucial. Many explanations, she says, treat creativity too simplistically: for example, taking certain drugs can make someone more open, and thus better able to think creatively, but may not affect their motivation.
Abraham provides a good summarization of the relationship between creativity and the brain, covering a lot of ground while doing so. She encourages readers to think more deeply about brain-based creativity theories, even if they seem backed up by evidence. How creativity originates in the brain is complex and probably can't be explained by a simple narrative. Perhaps we need a new approach.
17．What does the word “debunk” underlined in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Deny. B．Expose. C．Approve. D．Clarify.
18．What can we learn about creativity from the passage
A．It helps to sympathize with an audience. B．It is dominated by the brain's right hemisphere.
C．It is a complex process involving many factors. D．It can be enhanced by hard work and motivation.
19．As for brain-based creativity theories, Abraham is __________.
A．appreciative B．disapproving C．unconcerned D．objective
20．What is the main purpose of the passage
A．To explore the myths and truths about creativity and the brain.
B．To prove that creativity is greatly linked with a unique brain.
C．To argue that creativity is mainly determined by intelligence.
D．To encourage the use of drugs to partly enhance creativity.
