34.【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 人与社会之伦敦艺术家Ian Berry使用牛仔布创作的《秘密花园》艺术展览 说明文 适中（0.65） 2025届高三英语
C&D 2 人与社会之达尔豪西大学的研究人员利用人工智能解码鸡的语言 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 3 人与社会之远程工作的普及，视频会议使用激增，人们感到精神疲惫 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 4 人与社会之狗凭借其卓越的嗅觉能力，在保护濒危物种、打击非法野生动物交易等方面发挥重要作用 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 5 人与社会之可穿戴设备的未来，以及目前所面临的挑战 说明文 适中（0.65）
【技巧点拨】
高考阅读理解试题说明文的选项通常有以下特点：
逻辑关系特点
因果关系：选项中可能会涉及到对原文中因果关系的考查，要么直接问某个现象的原因或结果，要么通过选项来呈现错误的因果关系，如把原因和结果颠倒，或者强加因果关系。例如原文说 “A leads to B”，选项可能会写成 “B causes A” 或者 “C causes B”（C 在原文中与 B 并无因果关系）。
对比关系：会出现对不同事物或同一事物不同方面的对比，正确选项能够准确反映原文中的对比内容和结果，干扰选项则可能会歪曲对比关系，如夸大或缩小差异等。
并列关系：当原文中有多个并列的信息时，选项可能会考查考生对这些并列内容的理解和把握，是否能够准确识别哪些是并列关系，哪些是其他关系，以及是否能正确理解并列内容的具体含义。
内容设置特点
主题相关：所有选项都与文章的主题紧密相关，不会出现与主题完全无关的选项。它们会围绕文章所讨论的对象、现象、观点等进行设置，即使是干扰选项，也会在主题的大框架内进行误导性表述。
层次多样：选项会从不同层次设置，有关于文章宏观主旨的选项，也有关于具体细节、局部观点等微观层面的选项。例如既有要求考生把握文章整体目的或主要内容的选项，也有针对某一段落中具体事例作用的选项，考查考生对文章不同层次的理解能力。
【词汇清障】
C&D1
denim A. 肖像
portrait B. 创新的
innovative C. 可持续性
sustainability D. 牛仔布
interact E. 互动
——————————————————————————————————
exhibit A. 画廊
gallery B. 反映
reflect C. 展示
inspire D. 激发
impressive E. 令人印象深刻的
C&D2
communicate A. 洞察力
insight B. 应用
apply C. 家禽
poultry D. 解码
decode E. 交流
——————————————————————————————————
algorithm A. 情感的
emotional B. 算法
informed C. 有见识的
unlock D. 解锁
welfare E. 福利
C&D3
remote A. 专业的
professional B. 虚拟的
virtual C. 远程的
exhausting D. 令人疲惫的
fatigue E. 疲劳
norm A. 消除
remove B. 规范
cue C. 线索
nerve - wracking D. 令人紧张的
ambiguous E. 模糊的
C&D4
conservationist A. 追踪
possess B. 保护主义者
accuracy C. 拥有
track D. 准确性
sample E. 样本
——————————————————————————————————
habitat A. 非法的
tackle B. 栖息地
illegal C. 处理
ultimate D. 最终的
biodiversity E. 生物多样性
C&D5
wearable A. 集成
spotlight B. 可穿戴设备
integrate C. 聚光灯
launch D. 预览
preview E. 推出
——————————————————————————————————
multimodal A. 幻觉
hallucinate B. 多模式的
concern C. 估计
estimate D. 担忧
outperform E. 胜过
【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·山西晋城·期末）For many, denim (牛仔布) is a type of cloth; but for London-based artist Ian Berry, it’s a creative medium. For the last two decades, Berry has used the navy blue cloth to create various portraits (肖像), and even photorealistic descriptions of California. And his latest creation continues to reveal the unexpected and innovative ways denim can be used. Titled Secret Garden and recently on display at the Garden Museum in London, this work reimagines a peaceful setting with a fish pond, flowers, and plants — all made from recycled denim jeans.
The Secret Garden show was first exhibited at the Children’s Museum of the Arts in New York in 2017 and has since been displayed in various site-specific locations and galleries worldwide. Originally designing it for a young audience, Berry aimed to inspire children to reflect on our interaction with nature.
“The idea came from thinking many kids don’t have their own gardens and thinking of community gardens located between buildings and trying to inspire them to seek them out,” Berry says. “It also gave the opportunity to talk about sustainability as well as helping young minds think about where things come from.” The artist even showed the kids a cotton plant to explain where jeans come from. “It was amazing to see so many confused at the idea,” he recalls. “It enabled educators to talk about how in the show plants were turned into pants, then back to plants again.”
While the most recent Secret Garden show isn’t specifically designed for children, it still arouses a childlike sense of wonder. Visitors can walk through the denim garden path and find plants hanging above them. Various plants and flowers are depicted in shades of indigo (靛蓝色). There’s even a peaceful pond at the heart of the garden, featuring denim koi fish, and a central water feature. Every area of the garden showcases such an impressive level of details that it’s easy to forget that the entire show is handmade from denim.
1．What did Ian Berry use denim for
A．A kind of cloth for clothing. B．Covers for various portraits.
C．Bags for flowers and plants. D．Materials for his works of art.
2．What’s the aim of the Secret Garden show
A．To raise children’s awareness of nature. B．To get children in New York interested in art.
C．To tell the great use of denim in daily life. D．To explain how to recycle denim jeans.
3．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A．Children’s lack of nature knowledge. B．People’s confusion about Berry’s art.
C．Motivation of Berry’s artistic creation. D．Process of plant of different periods.
4．What is the characteristic of the show described in the last paragraph
A．Costly. B．Complicated. C．Abstract. D．Lifelike.
C&D 2
（24-25高三上·山西晋城·期末）Have you ever wondered what chickens are talking about Chickens are quite the communicators — their clucks, squawks and purrs are not just random sounds but a complex language system. These sounds are their way of interacting with the world and expressing joy, fear, and social connection to one another.
Like humans, the “language” of chickens varies with age, environment, and surprisingly, domestication (驯化), giving us insights into their social structures and behaviours. Understanding these sounds can transform our approach to poultry (家禽) farming, enhancing chicken welfare and quality of life.
Our research at Dalhousie University applies artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the language of chickens. It’s a project that is set to revolutionize our understanding of these feathered creatures and their communication methods, offering a window into their world that was previously closed to us. The use of AI and machine learning is like having a universal translator for chicken speech. AI can analyze vast amounts of audio data. Our algorithms (算法) are learning to recognize patterns and tiny differences in chicken sounds. This isn’t a simple task — chickens have a range of sounds that vary in pitch, tone, and context. But by using advanced data analysis techniques, we’re beginning to crack their code. This breakthrough in animal communication is not just a scientific achievement; it’s a step towards more humane and empathetic treatment of farm animals.
One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds. Are they stressed Are they content By understanding their emotional state, we can make more informed decisions about their care and environment.
This project isn’t just about academic curiosity; it has real-world implications. We’re not only unlocking the secrets of avian (鸟类的) communication but also setting new standards for animal welfare.
5．What can be learned about chickens
A．They lack emotions. B．They behave randomly.
C．They are communicative. D．They talk oddly.
6．What benefit will chickens get from the project
A．Better care. B．Faster growth rates.
C．Better food quality. D．Enhanced social skills.
7．What is a highlight of the research
A．Revealing chickens’ behaviours. B．Understanding chickens’ emotions.
C．Analyzing chickens’ living environment. D．Discovering advanced feeding methods.
8．What is the text mainly about
A．Enhancing animal welfare by AI. B．The secret of chickens’ life.
C．Unlocking chickens’ language by AI. D．The future of poultry farming.
C&D 3
（24-25高三上·山东日照·期末）In recent years, as an increasing number of people are allowed to work remotely, video calls have exploded. For remote workers, video conferencing programs like Zoom, Skype and Google Hangouts are absorbing more time in the day. They’re used for professional meetings and virtual happy hours, then for catching up with friends and family over dinner or while going for a walk. Jodi Eichler-Levine, a professor at Lehigh University, uses video conferencing to run discussion-heavy courses. As she tells National Geographic, the experience is exhausting, leading to an after-class crash.
And Eichler-Levine isn't alone — people reporting “Zoom fatigue” find themselves mentally exhausted after what can be hours of staring at images of friends and colleagues. “When we’re actually face to face, we don’t stare at each other’s eyes for that long,” Stanford psychologist Jeremy says. “People have their own personal norms about the proper space one should leave between themselves and others, but video calls can push that line depending on how someone chooses to frame their face.”
Video calls also remove several nonverbal cues (非语言暗示) that humans rely on for communication. Micro-expressions don't come through on video feeds and sitting at a desk leaves little room for body language. At the same time, you’re aware that you’re being watched.
“When you’re on a video conference, you know everybody’s looking at you; you are on stage, so there comes the social pressure and feeling like you need to perform,” Clemson University psychologist Marissa Shuffler tells the BBC． “Being behaviorally nerve-wracking and more stressful.”
However, this isn’t the only way that people are experiencing the change to videoconferencing. John Upton, an editor at Climate Central who recently found out he is autistic (自闭症的), tells National Geographic that the move to video conferencing has reduced the small talk around meetings and the number of people talking at a time. The change has made the “ambiguous tension” of the workplace insignificant, he says.
9．What does “Zoom fatigue” underlined in paragraph 2 mean
A．Mental tiredness caused by video calls.
B．Physical exhaustion from using Zoom.
C．Poor eyesight from too much screen exposure.
D．Serious depression created by little communication.
10．Jeremy thinks the difference between face-to-face communication and video calls is ________.
A．the level of formality
B．the amount of body language
C．the awareness of privacy
D．the duration of staring at each other
11．What is a disadvantage of video calls
A．They make it hard to hear clearly.
B．They cause misunderstandings easily.
C．They limit nonverbal communication.
D．They reduce the communication pace.
12．What is John Upton’s attitude to videoconferencing
A．Unconcerned. B．Cautious. C．Critical. D．Favorable.
C&D 4
（2025·安徽合肥·一模）It might surprise you to learn that dogs are playing an increasingly important role as conservationists. For centuries, they have been known as man’s best friends. Now, their unique. abilities are being made use of to help protect some of the world’s most threatened species.
Quick and loyal, dogs possess many qualities that make them ideal for fieldwork, but it’s their extraordinary sense of smell that makes them invaluable for conservation work. With around 220 million olfactory receptors (嗅觉受体) compared to just 5 million in humans, dogs can detect scents (气味) and analyze them with astonishing accuracy, devoting 40 times more of their brain to scent analysis than we do.
Thanks to this incredible ability, some dogs are now being trained to save at-risk animals by sniffing (嗅) out their droppings. At the University of Washington’s Conservation Cannes facility,20specially trained dogs have successfully tracked killer whale droppings, which only float briefly on the ocean’s surface. Analyzing these samples enables scientists to monitor the health of killer whale populations, which are under significant stress from food shortages, pollution, and boat traffic.
Beyond tracking animal droppings, conservation dogs are also trained for live animal detection, further showcasing their abilities. They can locate rare species in their natural habitats. Additionally, they are now used to tackle the non-native species that threaten the survival of the local wildlife. Dogs also take on other important roles. For example, at Kenya’s Mombasa port, dogs sniff out illegal wildlife products such as rhino horns and ivory. Across Africa, they work on the frontlines against illegal hunting, serving as a powerful security force enhancer.
While dogs may not be the ultimate solution to every conservation challenge. their incomparable abilities make them invaluable companions in the fight to protect our planet’s biodiversity.
13．Why are the figures mentioned in the second paragraph
A．To highlight the superiority of dogs’ sense of smell.
B．To suggest the amazing accuracy of dogs’ analysis.
C．To recognize the importance of conservation work.
D．To show dogs’ impressive achievements in fieldwork.
14．How do dogs help protect killer whales
A．By tracking their movements.
B．By detecting their droppings.
C．By monitoring their populations.
D．By analyzing the collected samples.
15．What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 4
A．Wildlife products are popular in African countries.
B．Non-native species affect the survival of local wildlife.
C．Dogs are used to detect and prevent illegal wildlife trade.
D．Dogs can accurately locate the natural habitats of rare species.
16．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To appeal to people to protect biodiversity.
B．To report various environmental challenges.
C．To introduce dogs’ roles in conservation efforts.
D．To prove the conventional claim of dogs’ qualities.
C&D 5
（2025·福建泉州·二模）Wearables are back in the spotlight in 2024, becoming one of the trendiest topics in the tech world. Beyond tracking steps, heart rate and blood-oxygen levels, future wearable devices will take the form of smart glasses or futuristic spectacles (眼镜), reflecting the tech industry's drive to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into these innovative devices.
As reported by The Information, tech companies including OpenAI, Meta, Google and Snapchat are all competing to launch AI-powered smart glasses that respond intelligently to users’ visual input. Earlier this year, Snapchat previewed its revolutionary (革命性的) AI-powered glasses with camera and video functions, Meta has introduced experimental AI object recognition in Ray-Ban smart spectacles, which could answer questions like “Is this a tea caffeine-tree ” by taking a photo and analysing it.
The power behind this revolution lies in the new multimodal AI technology, which creates responses by integrating multiple sources of data including images, texts, and other forms of data. It expands on most users’ experiences of using text-only AI chatbots and would be a natural fit for smart spectacles with front-looking cameras.
However, AI systems aren’t all-powerful and still have many shortcomings. During testing, Meta’s Ray-Ban smart spectacles were found to “hallucinate”, seeing-things that weren’t really there. There are also legal concerns surrounding these devices. Small companies may find it difficult to manage employees using AI-powered face-worn cameras. The business risks are complex. Google faced similar trouble with its Glass device, being questioned by authorities on privacy issues. If new smart glasses become popular, such problems will reappear.
Despite these challenges, the wearable AI revolution holds great promise. New opportunities should crop up for small businesses to develop adaptable apps and access the growing wearables market. With an estimated annual growth rate of nearly 15 percent until 2030, the global wearables market is expected to outperform that of the smartphones. As this revolutionary technology unfolds, it will be interesting to see how it shapes our lives and businesses.
17．How does the author demonstrate the new trend of wearables
A．By reporting findings. B．By using examples.
C．By making comparisons. D．By raising questions.
18．What makes the revolution possible
A．AI’s capability to process multimodal data. B．Smart devices’ fast response speed.
C．AI’s advance in object recognition. D．Front-looking cameras’ accuracy.
19．What is a major concern in developing the wearables
A．Lack in technical innovation. B．Limit on spectacle glasses` clarity.
C．Security of personal information. D．Comfort level of device wearing.
20．What is the passage mainly about
A．Impact of AI on smart devices. B．Prospect of Al-driven wearables.
C．Growth of the global tech industry. D．Argument of smart glasses technology.34.【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 人与社会之伦敦艺术家Ian Berry使用牛仔布创作的《秘密花园》艺术展览 说明文 适中（0.65） 2025届高三英语
C&D 2 人与社会之达尔豪西大学的研究人员利用人工智能解码鸡的语言 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 3 人与社会之远程工作的普及，视频会议使用激增，人们感到精神疲惫 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 4 人与社会之狗凭借其卓越的嗅觉能力，在保护濒危物种、打击非法野生动物交易等方面发挥重要作用 说明文 适中（0.65）
C&D 5 人与社会之可穿戴设备的未来，以及目前所面临的挑战 说明文 适中（0.65）
【技巧点拨】
高考阅读理解试题说明文的选项通常有以下特点：
逻辑关系特点
因果关系：选项中可能会涉及到对原文中因果关系的考查，要么直接问某个现象的原因或结果，要么通过选项来呈现错误的因果关系，如把原因和结果颠倒，或者强加因果关系。例如原文说 “A leads to B”，选项可能会写成 “B causes A” 或者 “C causes B”（C 在原文中与 B 并无因果关系）。
对比关系：会出现对不同事物或同一事物不同方面的对比，正确选项能够准确反映原文中的对比内容和结果，干扰选项则可能会歪曲对比关系，如夸大或缩小差异等。
并列关系：当原文中有多个并列的信息时，选项可能会考查考生对这些并列内容的理解和把握，是否能够准确识别哪些是并列关系，哪些是其他关系，以及是否能正确理解并列内容的具体含义。
内容设置特点
主题相关：所有选项都与文章的主题紧密相关，不会出现与主题完全无关的选项。它们会围绕文章所讨论的对象、现象、观点等进行设置，即使是干扰选项，也会在主题的大框架内进行误导性表述。
层次多样：选项会从不同层次设置，有关于文章宏观主旨的选项，也有关于具体细节、局部观点等微观层面的选项。例如既有要求考生把握文章整体目的或主要内容的选项，也有针对某一段落中具体事例作用的选项，考查考生对文章不同层次的理解能力。
【词汇清障】
C&D1
denim A. 肖像
portrait B. 创新的
innovative C. 可持续性
sustainability D. 牛仔布
interact E. 互动
答案：1 - D；2 - A；3 - B；4 - C；5 - E
exhibit A. 画廊
gallery B. 反映
reflect C. 展示
inspire D. 激发
impressive E. 令人印象深刻的
答案：6 - C；7 - A；8 - B；9 - D；10 - E
C&D2
communicate A. 洞察力
insight B. 应用
apply C. 家禽
poultry D. 解码
decode E. 交流
答案：1 - E；2 - A；3 - B；4 - C；5 - D
algorithm A. 情感的
emotional B. 算法
informed C. 有见识的
unlock D. 解锁
welfare E. 福利
答案：6 - B；7 - A；8 - C；9 - D；10 - E
C&D3
remote A. 专业的
professional B. 虚拟的
virtual C. 远程的
exhausting D. 令人疲惫的
fatigue E. 疲劳
答案：1 - C；2 - A；3 - B；4 - D；5 - E
norm A. 消除
remove B. 规范
cue C. 线索
nerve - wracking D. 令人紧张的
ambiguous E. 模糊的
答案：6 - B；7 - A；8 - C；9 - D；10 - E
C&D4
conservationist A. 追踪
possess B. 保护主义者
accuracy C. 拥有
track D. 准确性
sample E. 样本
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - D；4 - A；5 - E
habitat A. 非法的
tackle B. 栖息地
illegal C. 处理
ultimate D. 最终的
biodiversity E. 生物多样性
答案：6 - B；7 - C；8 - A；9 - D；10 - E
C&D5
wearable A. 集成
spotlight B. 可穿戴设备
integrate C. 聚光灯
launch D. 预览
preview E. 推出
答案：1 - B；2 - C；3 - A；4 - E；5 - D
multimodal A. 幻觉
hallucinate B. 多模式的
concern C. 估计
estimate D. 担忧
outperform E. 胜过
答案：6 - B；7 - A；8 - D；9 - C；10 - 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·山西晋城·期末）For many, denim (牛仔布) is a type of cloth; but for London-based artist Ian Berry, it’s a creative medium. For the last two decades, Berry has used the navy blue cloth to create various portraits (肖像), and even photorealistic descriptions of California. And his latest creation continues to reveal the unexpected and innovative ways denim can be used. Titled Secret Garden and recently on display at the Garden Museum in London, this work reimagines a peaceful setting with a fish pond, flowers, and plants — all made from recycled denim jeans.
The Secret Garden show was first exhibited at the Children’s Museum of the Arts in New York in 2017 and has since been displayed in various site-specific locations and galleries worldwide. Originally designing it for a young audience, Berry aimed to inspire children to reflect on our interaction with nature.
“The idea came from thinking many kids don’t have their own gardens and thinking of community gardens located between buildings and trying to inspire them to seek them out,” Berry says. “It also gave the opportunity to talk about sustainability as well as helping young minds think about where things come from.” The artist even showed the kids a cotton plant to explain where jeans come from. “It was amazing to see so many confused at the idea,” he recalls. “It enabled educators to talk about how in the show plants were turned into pants, then back to plants again.”
While the most recent Secret Garden show isn’t specifically designed for children, it still arouses a childlike sense of wonder. Visitors can walk through the denim garden path and find plants hanging above them. Various plants and flowers are depicted in shades of indigo (靛蓝色). There’s even a peaceful pond at the heart of the garden, featuring denim koi fish, and a central water feature. Every area of the garden showcases such an impressive level of details that it’s easy to forget that the entire show is handmade from denim.
1．What did Ian Berry use denim for
A．A kind of cloth for clothing. B．Covers for various portraits.
C．Bags for flowers and plants. D．Materials for his works of art.
2．What’s the aim of the Secret Garden show
A．To raise children’s awareness of nature. B．To get children in New York interested in art.
C．To tell the great use of denim in daily life. D．To explain how to recycle denim jeans.
3．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A．Children’s lack of nature knowledge. B．People’s confusion about Berry’s art.
C．Motivation of Berry’s artistic creation. D．Process of plant of different periods.
4．What is the characteristic of the show described in the last paragraph
A．Costly. B．Complicated. C．Abstract. D．Lifelike.
【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D
【难度】0.65
【知识点】美术与摄影、说明文
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了伦敦艺术家Ian Berry使用牛仔布创作的《秘密花园》艺术展览，该展览旨在激发儿童对自然的兴趣并传递可持续发展的理念。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“For the last two decades, Berry has used the navy blue cloth to create various portraits, and even photorealistic descriptions of California. And his latest creation continues to reveal the unexpected and innovative ways denim can be used.(在过去的二十年里，Berry一直用这种深蓝色布料创作各种肖像，甚至是对加利福尼亚州的写实描述。而他最新的创作继续揭示了牛仔布可以被使用的令人意想不到和创新的方式)”可知，Ian Berry用牛仔布作为他艺术创作的材料。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Originally designing it for a young audience, Berry aimed to inspire children to reflect on our interaction with nature.(Berry最初的设计是针对年轻观众的，他的目的是激发孩子们思考我们与自然的互动)”可知，《秘密花园》展览的目的是提高儿童对自然的意识。故选A。
3．主旨大意题。根据第三段“The idea came from thinking many kids don’t have their own gardens and thinking of community gardens located between buildings and trying to inspire them to seek them out…It also gave the opportunity to talk about sustainability as well as helping young minds think about where things come from.(这个想法来自于想到很多孩子没有自己的花园，想到位于建筑之间的社区花园，并试图激励他们去寻找它们……这也给了人们谈论可持续性的机会，同时帮助年轻人思考事物的来源)”可知，第三段主要讲了Berry艺术创作的动机。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Every area of the garden showcases such an impressive level of details that it’s easy to forget that the entire show is handmade from denim.(花园的每个区域都展示了令人印象深刻的细节水平，以至于人们很容易忘记整个展览都是手工用牛仔布制作的)”可推知，最后一段描述的展览的特点是栩栩如生的。故选D。
C&D 2
（24-25高三上·山西晋城·期末）Have you ever wondered what chickens are talking about Chickens are quite the communicators — their clucks, squawks and purrs are not just random sounds but a complex language system. These sounds are their way of interacting with the world and expressing joy, fear, and social connection to one another.
Like humans, the “language” of chickens varies with age, environment, and surprisingly, domestication (驯化), giving us insights into their social structures and behaviours. Understanding these sounds can transform our approach to poultry (家禽) farming, enhancing chicken welfare and quality of life.
Our research at Dalhousie University applies artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the language of chickens. It’s a project that is set to revolutionize our understanding of these feathered creatures and their communication methods, offering a window into their world that was previously closed to us. The use of AI and machine learning is like having a universal translator for chicken speech. AI can analyze vast amounts of audio data. Our algorithms (算法) are learning to recognize patterns and tiny differences in chicken sounds. This isn’t a simple task — chickens have a range of sounds that vary in pitch, tone, and context. But by using advanced data analysis techniques, we’re beginning to crack their code. This breakthrough in animal communication is not just a scientific achievement; it’s a step towards more humane and empathetic treatment of farm animals.
One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds. Are they stressed Are they content By understanding their emotional state, we can make more informed decisions about their care and environment.
This project isn’t just about academic curiosity; it has real-world implications. We’re not only unlocking the secrets of avian (鸟类的) communication but also setting new standards for animal welfare.
5．What can be learned about chickens
A．They lack emotions. B．They behave randomly.
C．They are communicative. D．They talk oddly.
6．What benefit will chickens get from the project
A．Better care. B．Faster growth rates.
C．Better food quality. D．Enhanced social skills.
7．What is a highlight of the research
A．Revealing chickens’ behaviours. B．Understanding chickens’ emotions.
C．Analyzing chickens’ living environment. D．Discovering advanced feeding methods.
8．What is the text mainly about
A．Enhancing animal welfare by AI. B．The secret of chickens’ life.
C．Unlocking chickens’ language by AI. D．The future of poultry farming.
【答案】5．C 6．A 7．B 8．C
【难度】0.65
【知识点】科学技术 、说明文
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了达尔豪西大学的研究人员利用人工智能解码鸡的语言，这一突破不仅是一项科学成就，更是朝着更人道、更有同理心地对待农场动物迈出的一步。
5．细节理解题。根据第一段“Chickens are quite the communicators — their clucks, squawks and purrs are not just random sounds but a complex language system.(鸡是非常善于交流的动物——它们的咯咯声、尖叫声和咕噜声不仅仅是随机的声音，而是一个复杂的语言系统。)”可知，鸡是非常善于交流的。故选C。
6．推理判断题。根据第二段“Understanding these sounds can transform our approach to poultry (家禽) farming, enhancing chicken welfare and quality of life.(理解这些声音能够改变我们的家禽饲养方式，从而提升鸡的福利和生活质量。)”和第三段“This breakthrough in animal communication is not just a scientific achievement; it’s a step towards more humane and empathetic treatment of farm animals.(这一在动物交流方面的突破不仅仅是一项科学成就；它是朝着更人道、更有同理心地对待农场动物迈出的一步。)”可推知，鸡从这个项目中能得到更好的照顾。故选A。
7．细节理解题。根据第四段“One of the most exciting aspects of this research is understanding the emotional content behind these sounds.(这项研究最令人兴奋的方面之一是理解这些声音背后的情感内容。)”可知，这项研究的亮点是理解鸡的情感。故选B。
8．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段提到“Our research at Dalhousie University applies artificial intelligence (AI) to decode the language of chickens. It’s a project that is set to revolutionize our understanding of these feathered creatures and their communication methods, offering a window into their world that was previously closed to us.(我们在达尔豪西大学的研究利用人工智能解码鸡的语言。这个项目将彻底改变我们对这些有羽毛的生物及其交流方式的理解，为我们打开了一扇通往它们世界的窗户，而这扇窗户以前对我们来说是关闭的。)”可知，本文主要讲的是达尔豪西大学的研究人员利用人工智能解码鸡的语言。故选C。
C&D 3
（24-25高三上·山东日照·期末）In recent years, as an increasing number of people are allowed to work remotely, video calls have exploded. For remote workers, video conferencing programs like Zoom, Skype and Google Hangouts are absorbing more time in the day. They’re used for professional meetings and virtual happy hours, then for catching up with friends and family over dinner or while going for a walk. Jodi Eichler-Levine, a professor at Lehigh University, uses video conferencing to run discussion-heavy courses. As she tells National Geographic, the experience is exhausting, leading to an after-class crash.
And Eichler-Levine isn't alone — people reporting “Zoom fatigue” find themselves mentally exhausted after what can be hours of staring at images of friends and colleagues. “When we’re actually face to face, we don’t stare at each other’s eyes for that long,” Stanford psychologist Jeremy says. “People have their own personal norms about the proper space one should leave between themselves and others, but video calls can push that line depending on how someone chooses to frame their face.”
Video calls also remove several nonverbal cues (非语言暗示) that humans rely on for communication. Micro-expressions don't come through on video feeds and sitting at a desk leaves little room for body language. At the same time, you’re aware that you’re being watched.
“When you’re on a video conference, you know everybody’s looking at you; you are on stage, so there comes the social pressure and feeling like you need to perform,” Clemson University psychologist Marissa Shuffler tells the BBC． “Being behaviorally nerve-wracking and more stressful.”
However, this isn’t the only way that people are experiencing the change to videoconferencing. John Upton, an editor at Climate Central who recently found out he is autistic (自闭症的), tells National Geographic that the move to video conferencing has reduced the small talk around meetings and the number of people talking at a time. The change has made the “ambiguous tension” of the workplace insignificant, he says.
9．What does “Zoom fatigue” underlined in paragraph 2 mean
A．Mental tiredness caused by video calls.
B．Physical exhaustion from using Zoom.
C．Poor eyesight from too much screen exposure.
D．Serious depression created by little communication.
10．Jeremy thinks the difference between face-to-face communication and video calls is ________.
A．the level of formality
B．the amount of body language
C．the awareness of privacy
D．the duration of staring at each other
11．What is a disadvantage of video calls
A．They make it hard to hear clearly.
B．They cause misunderstandings easily.
C．They limit nonverbal communication.
D．They reduce the communication pace.
12．What is John Upton’s attitude to videoconferencing
A．Unconcerned. B．Cautious. C．Critical. D．Favorable.
【答案】9．A 10．D 11．C 12．D
【难度】0.65
【知识点】社会问题与社会现象、说明文
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲了近年来，随着远程工作的普及，视频会议使用激增，人们感到精神疲惫。视频通话还减少了非语言线索和增加了表演压力。然而，对自闭症编辑约翰 厄普顿来说，视频会议减少了闲聊，使工作场所的紧张变得微不足道。
9．词句猜测题。由文章在第一段最后一句“As she tells National Geographic, the experience is exhausting, leading to an after-class crash.(正如她告诉National Geographic的那样，这段经历令人疲惫，导致了一场课后崩溃。)”以及整个第二段可知“And Eichler-Levine isn’t alone—people reporting ‘Zoom fatigue’ find themselves mentally exhausted after what can be hours of staring at images of friends and colleagues.(Eichler Levine并不孤单——那些报告‘Zoom fatigue’的人在盯着朋友和同事的照片看了几个小时后，发现自己精神疲惫。)”可知，Zoom fatigue的意思是视频会议给人们带来的精神上的疲劳。故选A项。
10．细节理解题。从文章第三段“When we’re actually face to face, we don’t stare at each other’s eyes for that long,(当我们真正面对面时，我们不会盯着对方的眼睛看那么久，)”可知，Jeremy认为面对面交流和视频会议之间的区别是盯着对方看的时间的持久性不一致。故选D项。
11． 细节理解题。从文章第四段“Video calls also remove several nonverbal cues (非语言暗示) that humans rely on for communication. Micro-expressions don't come through on video feeds and sitting at a desk leaves little room for body language. (视频通话还消除了人类赖以交流的几个非言语线索。微表情不会出现在视频流中，坐在办公桌前几乎没有肢体语言的空间。)”可知，视频会议限制了人们非语言方面的交流。故选C项。
12．推理判断题。从最后一段“John Upton, an editor at Climate Central who recently found out he is autistic (自闭症的), tells National Geographic that the move to video conferencing has reduced the small talk around meetings and the number of people talking at a time. The change has made the ‘ambiguous tension’ of the workplace insignificant, he says.(气候中心（Climate Central）的编辑约翰·厄普顿（John Upton）最近发现自己患有自闭症，他告诉《美国国家地理》（National Geographic），视频会议的转变减少了会议上的小讨论，也减少了一次谈话的人数。他说，这一变化使工作场所的‘模糊紧张’变得无关紧要。)”可推断出，作者对视频会议是持赞同态度的。故选D项。
C&D 4
（2025·安徽合肥·一模）It might surprise you to learn that dogs are playing an increasingly important role as conservationists. For centuries, they have been known as man’s best friends. Now, their unique. abilities are being made use of to help protect some of the world’s most threatened species.
Quick and loyal, dogs possess many qualities that make them ideal for fieldwork, but it’s their extraordinary sense of smell that makes them invaluable for conservation work. With around 220 million olfactory receptors (嗅觉受体) compared to just 5 million in humans, dogs can detect scents (气味) and analyze them with astonishing accuracy, devoting 40 times more of their brain to scent analysis than we do.
Thanks to this incredible ability, some dogs are now being trained to save at-risk animals by sniffing (嗅) out their droppings. At the University of Washington’s Conservation Cannes facility,20specially trained dogs have successfully tracked killer whale droppings, which only float briefly on the ocean’s surface. Analyzing these samples enables scientists to monitor the health of killer whale populations, which are under significant stress from food shortages, pollution, and boat traffic.
Beyond tracking animal droppings, conservation dogs are also trained for live animal detection, further showcasing their abilities. They can locate rare species in their natural habitats. Additionally, they are now used to tackle the non-native species that threaten the survival of the local wildlife. Dogs also take on other important roles. For example, at Kenya’s Mombasa port, dogs sniff out illegal wildlife products such as rhino horns and ivory. Across Africa, they work on the frontlines against illegal hunting, serving as a powerful security force enhancer.
While dogs may not be the ultimate solution to every conservation challenge. their incomparable abilities make them invaluable companions in the fight to protect our planet’s biodiversity.
13．Why are the figures mentioned in the second paragraph
A．To highlight the superiority of dogs’ sense of smell.
B．To suggest the amazing accuracy of dogs’ analysis.
C．To recognize the importance of conservation work.
D．To show dogs’ impressive achievements in fieldwork.
14．How do dogs help protect killer whales
A．By tracking their movements.
B．By detecting their droppings.
C．By monitoring their populations.
D．By analyzing the collected samples.
15．What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 4
A．Wildlife products are popular in African countries.
B．Non-native species affect the survival of local wildlife.
C．Dogs are used to detect and prevent illegal wildlife trade.
D．Dogs can accurately locate the natural habitats of rare species.
16．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To appeal to people to protect biodiversity.
B．To report various environmental challenges.
C．To introduce dogs’ roles in conservation efforts.
D．To prove the conventional claim of dogs’ qualities.
【答案】13．A 14．B 15．C 16．C
【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。主要介绍的是狗凭借其卓越的嗅觉能力，在保护濒危物种、打击非法野生动物交易等方面发挥重要作用，成为生态保护中的宝贵助手。
13．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“With around 220 million olfactory receptors (嗅觉受体) compared to just 5 million in humans, dogs can detect scents (气味) and analyze them with astonishing accuracy, devoting 40 times more of their brain to scent analysis than we do.(狗拥有大约2.2亿个嗅觉受体，而人类仅有500万个，狗能以惊人的准确性检测和分析气味，它们用于气味分析的大脑部分比人类多出40倍。)”可知，本段使用了具体的数字来比较狗和人类的嗅觉受体数量以及大脑用于分析气味的比例，以此突出狗的嗅觉能力远超人类。故选A项。
14．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“At the University of Washington’s Conservation Canines facility, 20 specially trained dogs have successfully tracked killer whale droppings, which only float briefly on the ocean’s surface. Analyzing these samples enables scientists to monitor the health of killer whale populations, which are under significant stress from food shortages, pollution, and boat traffic. (在华盛顿大学的保护犬设施，20只特别训练的狗已经成功追踪到了虎鲸的粪便，这些粪便仅在海面上短暂漂浮。分析这些样本使科学家能够监测虎鲸种群的健康状况，这些种群正因食物短缺、污染和船只交通而承受着巨大的压力。)”可知，经过特别训练的狗可以追踪到虎鲸的粪便，进而科学家分析这些粪便样本监测虎鲸种群的健康状况，由此可知，通过嗅探虎鲸的粪便帮助保护虎鲸。故选B项。
15．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Dogs also take on other important roles. For example, at Kenya’s Mombasa port, dogs sniff out illegal wildlife products such as rhino horns and ivory. Across Africa, they work on the frontlines against illegal hunting, serving as a powerful security force enhancer.(狗还承担着其他重要角色。例如，在肯尼亚的蒙巴萨港，狗嗅探出非法的野生动物产品，如犀牛角和象牙。在整个非洲，它们在打击非法狩猎的第一线工作，充当强大的安保力量增强者。)”可知，狗还承担其他重要的角色，进而在下文中列举了狗嗅探出非法的野生动物产品，由此可知，本段举例说明狗在打击非法野生动物交易方面的作用。故选C项。
16．推理判断题。根据首段中的“It might surprise you to learn that dogs are playing an increasingly important role as conservationists.(你可能会惊讶地发现，狗作为保护者正发挥着越来越重要的作用。)”以及尾段“While dogs may not be the ultimate solution to every conservation challenge. their incomparable abilities make them invaluable companions in the fight to protect our planet’s biodiversity.(虽然狗可能不是解决每个保护挑战的最终方案，但它们无与伦比的能力使它们成为保护地球生物多样性斗争中不可或缺的伙伴。)”以及作者描述的狗在保护工作中扮演的不同角色，包括追踪动物排泄物、现场活体探测、定位稀有物种、应对威胁本地野生动物生存的非本土物种、以及打击非法狩猎等，由此可知，文章旨在向读者介绍狗在保护生物多样性方面所发挥的重要作用。故选C项。
C&D 5
（2025·福建泉州·二模）Wearables are back in the spotlight in 2024, becoming one of the trendiest topics in the tech world. Beyond tracking steps, heart rate and blood-oxygen levels, future wearable devices will take the form of smart glasses or futuristic spectacles (眼镜), reflecting the tech industry's drive to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into these innovative devices.
As reported by The Information, tech companies including OpenAI, Meta, Google and Snapchat are all competing to launch AI-powered smart glasses that respond intelligently to users’ visual input. Earlier this year, Snapchat previewed its revolutionary (革命性的) AI-powered glasses with camera and video functions, Meta has introduced experimental AI object recognition in Ray-Ban smart spectacles, which could answer questions like “Is this a tea caffeine-tree ” by taking a photo and analysing it.
The power behind this revolution lies in the new multimodal AI technology, which creates responses by integrating multiple sources of data including images, texts, and other forms of data. It expands on most users’ experiences of using text-only AI chatbots and would be a natural fit for smart spectacles with front-looking cameras.
However, AI systems aren’t all-powerful and still have many shortcomings. During testing, Meta’s Ray-Ban smart spectacles were found to “hallucinate”, seeing-things that weren’t really there. There are also legal concerns surrounding these devices. Small companies may find it difficult to manage employees using AI-powered face-worn cameras. The business risks are complex. Google faced similar trouble with its Glass device, being questioned by authorities on privacy issues. If new smart glasses become popular, such problems will reappear.
Despite these challenges, the wearable AI revolution holds great promise. New opportunities should crop up for small businesses to develop adaptable apps and access the growing wearables market. With an estimated annual growth rate of nearly 15 percent until 2030, the global wearables market is expected to outperform that of the smartphones. As this revolutionary technology unfolds, it will be interesting to see how it shapes our lives and businesses.
17．How does the author demonstrate the new trend of wearables
A．By reporting findings. B．By using examples.
C．By making comparisons. D．By raising questions.
18．What makes the revolution possible
A．AI’s capability to process multimodal data. B．Smart devices’ fast response speed.
C．AI’s advance in object recognition. D．Front-looking cameras’ accuracy.
19．What is a major concern in developing the wearables
A．Lack in technical innovation. B．Limit on spectacle glasses` clarity.
C．Security of personal information. D．Comfort level of device wearing.
20．What is the passage mainly about
A．Impact of AI on smart devices. B．Prospect of Al-driven wearables.
C．Growth of the global tech industry. D．Argument of smart glasses technology.
【答案】17．B 18．A 19．C 20．B
【难度】0.65
【知识点】科学技术 、说明文、人工智能
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了可穿戴设备的未来，以及目前所面临的挑战。
17．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Earlier this year, Snapchat previewed its revolutionary (革命性的) AI-powered glasses with camera and video functions, Meta has introduced experimental AI object recognition in Ray-Ban smart spectacles, which could answer questions like “Is this a tea caffeine-tree ” by taking a photo and analysing it. (今年早些时候，Snapchat预览了其具有相机和视频功能的革命性人工智能眼镜，Meta在雷朋智能眼镜中引入了实验性的人工智能物体识别，可以回答诸如“这是茶咖啡因树吗？”通过拍照和分析。)”可推知，作者是通过举例来展示可穿戴设备的新趋势。故选B项。
18．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The power behind this revolution lies in the new multimodal AI technology, which creates responses by integrating multiple sources of data including images, texts, and other forms of data.( 这场革命背后的力量在于新的多模式人工智能技术，该技术通过整合包括图像、文本和其他形式的数据在内的多个数据源来创建响应。)”可知，人工智能处理多模式数据的能力让这场革命成为可能。故选A项。
19．细节理解题。根据第四段中“There are also legal concerns surrounding these devices. Small companies may find it difficult to manage employees using AI-powered face-worn cameras. The business risks are complex. Google faced similar trouble with its Glass device, being questioned by authorities on privacy issues. If new smart glasses become popular, such problems will reappear.( 这些设备也存在法律问题。小公司可能会发现很难管理使用人工智能面部摄像头的员工。商业风险是复杂的。谷歌的谷歌眼镜也遇到了类似的问题，在隐私问题上受到了当局的质疑。如果新的智能眼镜流行起来，这样的问题将再次出现。)”可知，开发可穿戴设备的主要关注点是个人信息安全。故选C项。
20．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中“Despite these challenges, the wearable AI revolution holds great promise. New opportunities should crop up for small businesses to develop adaptable apps and access the growing wearables market. With an estimated annual growth rate of nearly 15 percent until 2030, the global wearables market is expected to outperform that of the smartphones.( 尽管存在这些挑战，可穿戴人工智能革命仍充满希望。对于小型企业来说，开发适应性强的应用程序并进入不断增长的可穿戴设备市场应该会出现新的机会。据估计，到2030年，全球可穿戴设备市场的年增长率将接近15%，预计将超过智能手机市场。)”可知，这篇文章主要讲的是人工智能驱动可穿戴设备的前景。故选B项。
