2025年高考英语考试易错题(新高考通用)易错点13阅读理解词义猜测题(学生版+解析)

易错点13 阅读理解词义猜测题
目 录
01 易错陷阱（3大陷阱）
02 举一反三
【易错点提醒一】词义/词组指代易混易错点
【易错点提醒二】代词指代猜测易混易错点
【易错点提醒三】句意猜测易混易错点
03 易错题通关
易错陷阱1：词义/词组指代易混易错点。
【分析】
这类题错误主要因为，根据构词法猜词是阅读理解必不可少的能力。平时应当大量积累单词，同时利用前后的同位关系或后面的词义或句意进行猜测。
易错陷阱2：代词指代猜测易混易错点。
【分析】 阅读材料中的。有时代词与指代的对象相隔较远，应当对前面提到的内容进行总结，认真查找，才能得出代词所指代的事。
易错陷阱3：句意猜测易混易错点。
【分析】此类题型应当定位画线句子，充分利用语法和逻辑关系分析原句。同时分析理解画线句前后的语境，合理归纳总结找出与原句意思相同的选项并代入画线处验证。切不可因为句中出现熟词，而脱离语境，望文生义。
【易错点提醒一】 词义/词组指代易混易错点
【例1】 （24-25高三上·湖南长沙·阶段练习）Engaging your brain actively at work can benefit you in more ways than just advancing your career — it may also safeguard your cognitive (认知的) abilities and help prevent dementia (痴呆症) as you get older, a new study found.
The study, published in Neurology, analyzed health and occupational data on 7,000 Norwegians who were followed from their 30s until they retired in their 60s. “Many other studies on this topic have looked at the most recent jobs that people have,” said lead author Dr. Trine Edwin, a researcher at University of Oslo, “but due to the national database we have in Norway, we were able to follow people over much of their lifetimes.”
To do the analysis, Edwin categorized the cognitive demands of 305 occupations in Norway. More cognitively demanding jobs were not based on routine tasks, even though repetition was required at times. “There were lawyers, doctors, accountants, and people in public service in this group, but the most common occupation was teaching,” Edwin said, “as effective communication outside of the classroom and school matters. It always depends on teachers’ understandings of students’ different situations and teachers’ empathy.”
Having a routine job with little mental stimulation during your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s is linked to a 66% higher risk of mild cognitive impairment (损伤) and a 37% greater risk of dementia after the age of 70, when compared with having an occupation — that requires more complex thinking. “The occupational environment is paramount in promoting cognitive well-being.” said Edwin. “Similarly, just like we can use physical exercise to grow and maintain our muscles, exercising our brain through more challenging work assignments seems to help fight dementia.”
“While I’d guess that people at risk for dementia would be well served by taking advantage of professional advancement opportunities, learning new job tasks, and refining (改进) their skills at work over a period of time, further studies will need to clarify which specific activities have the most brain healthy benefits,” Edwin added.
What does “paramount” underlined in paragraph 4 mean
A．Vital. B．Urgent.
C．Realistic. D．Sufficient.
【变式1】（24-25高三上·云南德宏·阶段练习）A pilot program in North County is teaching students about nutrition and where their food comes from. The five-week Farm to School program is a partnership between Escondido Union School District and the Farm to Institution Center. It encourages elementary school children to try vegetables they may not have tried before.
“I think that understanding just the roots of where our food comes from and how it gets to our table is meaningful,” said Jeremy Lyche, principal of Bernardo Elementary School. “You saw the kids’ excitement today. They love it.”
The students in Paul Erickson’s class have been in the program for over a month. “We’ve been doing multiple lessons where we’re learning about and teaching about local farms in our community, as well as some healthier choices like produce, just getting students engaged in farming,” Erickson said.
Once a week for the past five weeks, Alexis Anderson from the Farm to Institution Center has been coming by to teach these kids more about farming and what it takes to get fresh produce to their tables. Wednesday was the students’ last session in the program. She said the main takeaway for the kids is learning where their food comes from.
“And eating locally and supporting local because it not only benefits their community economically, but also benefits their health and just education overall of knowing what’s available,” Anderson said.
After Wednesday’s lesson, the students went to the school garden for a game of bingo to identify the things they’ve learned. One of the goals of the school garden is for the students to try new things. For Escondido Union School District, the ultimate goal for the school garden is for the produce to end up in the cafeteria for the children to eat. But there are some health regulations the district still needs to overcome before that can happen.
What does the underlined word “takeaway” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A．Gain. B．Focus. C．Adventure. D．Issue.
【变式2】（24-25高三上·四川内江·阶段练习）Scientists today are making greater effort to study ocean currents. Most do it using satellites and other high-tech equipment. However, ocean expert Curtis Ebbesmeyer does it in a special way — by studying movements of random floating garbage. A scientist with many years’ experience, he started this type of research in the early 1990s when he heard about hundreds of athletic shoes washing up on the shores of the northwest coast of the United States. There were so many shoes that people were setting up swap meets to try and match left and right shoes to sell or wear.
Ebbesmeyer found out in his researches that the shoes — about 60, 000 in total — fell into the ocean in a shipping accident. He phoned the shoe company and asked if they wanted the shoes back. As expected, the company told him that they didn’t. Ebbesmeyer realized this could be a great experiment. If he learned when and where the shoes went into the water and tracked where they landed, he could learn a lot about the patterns of ocean currents.
The Pacific Northwest is one of the world’s best areas for beachcombing (海滩搜寻) because winds and currents join here, and as a result, there is a group of serious beachcombers in the area. Ebbesmeyer got to know a lot of them and asked for their help in collecting information about where the shoes landed. In a year he collected reliable information on 1, 600 shoes. With this data, he and a colleague were able to test and improve a computer program designed to model ocean currents, and publish the findings of their study.
As the result of his work, Ebbesmeyer has become known as the scientist to call with questions about any unusual objects found floating in the ocean. He has even started an association of beachcombers and ocean experts, with 500 subscribers from West Africa to New Zealand. They have recorded all lost objects ranging from potatoes to golf gloves.
The underlined phrase “swap meets” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A．fitting rooms B．trading fairs C．business talks D．group meetings
【变式3】（24-25高三上·江苏常州·阶段练习）Olivia Munn’s 22-month-old son, Malcolm, is shining in class! The mother posted a new video of her teaching him Mandarin (普通话) before bedtime, and he nailed it!
“Chinese lessons,” she captioned (标注字幕) a video of herself and Malcolm reading a book together before bedtime. Standing beside his mom, Malcolm joined in as she pronounced the Mandarin words, repeating them back in his adorable little voice, followed by a smile and a hug for her. In the background, someone can be heard saying “Aww!”, likely his dad, John Mulaney. Malcolm appeared to be very proud of himself, and he looked absolutely adorable!
In her caption, Munn explained that the book was a gift from comedian Ali Wong. “Thank you @aliwong for our First 100 Mandarin Words book! Malcolm loves it!” she said.
This video went viral. Actress Melanie Lynskey commented, “The love!!” Whitney Cummings commented, “My heart.” “Growing up multilingual (多语种的) is a magical gift,” one person said, “I’ll always be grateful for my mother insisting on speaking Arabic to us & giving us lessons.” Another person commented, “I love this family so much and it’s definitely the cutest family I’ve ever seen.”
The mother frequently shares aspects of Malcolm’s Asian root with him. They cook noodles together for Lunar New Year and visit an Asian market called H Mart. Now he’s also picking up Mandarin, which is absolutely charming.
In her latest video, Munn is reading My First Mandarin Words with Gordon & Li Li, written by Michele Wong. The official Gordon and Li Li account commented, “This is the sweetest! We’re so happy your little guy is having FUN learning Mandarin with Gordon & Li Li! Big thanks to @aliwong for sharing the Mandarin love!”
What is the likely meaning of the underlined phrase “nailed it”
A．Got a rich reward. B．Hit the nail hard.
C．Messed things up. D．Did a fantastic job.
【易错点提醒二】 代词指代猜测易混易错点
【例2】 （24-25高三上·江西宜春·阶段练习）At Beijing’s 798 art zone, Italian artist Jacopo Della Ragione's work titled Conquista attracted many visitors. Born and raised in Florence, the art capital of Italy, Jacopo showed a strong interest in art in his childhood. Before coming to China, Jacopo knew almost nothing about China except Marco Polo’s adventure to the mysterious oriental land in the 12th century. With a strong curiosity about China, Jacopo moved to Beijing in 2001. “I planned to spend two weeks knowing about China, but later I found the time was far from enough, and I have stayed here for more than 20 years until now,” said Jacopo.
Jacopo first worked as an art and creative director for design and advertising agencies, and media companies in China. In 2018, he quit the job and decided to become a full-time artist who mainly created abstract paintings.
Architecture, music, traditional art... everything in China can be the fountain of Jacopo’s art creation. The happiest moment for Jacopo is when some visitors who don’t understand contemporary art begin to show interest in it and realize art is part of their life after enjoying his artworks.
Having lived in China for more than two decades, he said he was amazed by the country’s rapid development. Jacopo points out that he also sees a big potential in contemporary Chinese art, especially through the young Chinese artists who have done great work in studying and inheriting traditional Chinese culture.
Besides art creation, Jacopo sometimes works as an exhibition organizer, offering Chinese people a platform to feel the unique charm of Italian culture. At present, he hopes to create more dialogues between artists, cultural institutions and academies. People can enjoy each other’s works and start talking as well as understanding each other through them. He believes it is good for the cultural exchanges between China and Italy.
What does the underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refer to
A．Exhibitions. B．Artists. C．Academies. D．Dialogues.
【变式1】（24-25高三上·江西·阶段练习）The Arctic has seen the largest and most steady declines in sea ice’s cooling power since1980, but until recently, the South Pole had appeared more adaptive to the changing climate, according to new research led by scientists in University of Michigan. Its sea ice cover had remained relatively stable from 2007 to the 2010s, and the cooling power of the Antarctic sea ice was actually trending up at that time.
That view suddenly changed in 2016, when an area larger than Texas melted on one of the continent’s largest ice shelves. The Antarctic lost sea ice then too, and its cooling power hasn’t recovered. As a result, 2016 and the following seven years have had the weakest global sea ice cooling effect since the early 1980s.
Beyond the disappearing ice cover, the remaining ice is also becoming less reflective as warming temperatures and increased rainfall create thinner and wetter ice and more melt ponds that reflect less solar radiation. This effect has been most obvious in the Arctic, where sea ice has become less reflective in the sunniest parts of the year, and the new study raises the possibility that it could be an important factor in the Antarctic, too— in addition to lost sea ice cover.
“The changes to Antarctic sea ice since 2016 boost the warming feedback from sea ice loss by 40%. By not accounting for this change in the radiative effect of sea ice in Antarctica, we could be missing a considerable part of the total global energy absorption,” said the study’s first author.
The research team hopes to provide their updated estimates of sea ice’s cooling power and climate feedback from less reflective ice to the climate science community via a website that is updated whenever new satellite data is available.
“Climate change adaptation plans should bring aboard these new numbers as part of the overall calculus(计算)on how rapidly and how widely the impacts of cryospheric(冰冻圈的)radiative cooling loss will clearly show on the global climate system,” said the first author.
What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．The study. B．The warming temperature.
C．The sea ice. D．The effect.
【变式2】（2024·福建泉州·一模）No matter how you feel about it. AI is here. So, which types of jobs are most at risk What’s the best way to stay relevant
According-to a Goldman Sachs study, most jobs and industries are only partially exposed to automation and are thus more likely to be complemented (辅助) rather than replaced by AI So, which are the most endangered
Joc Apfelbaum, who teaches how to use AI through his course, says most at risk are jobs that use a process that can be done faster and cheaper with AI like forming products or filing tax returns.
Shannan Monson, a founder and educator, says the outlook is not that negative. “We didn’t stop washing our dishes just because the dishwasher was invented. We simply get to do it faster, easier, and with less effort.” Paul Canetti, a professor at Columbia Business School, says that decision-makers and people managers are safe because AI can’t motivate or relate to humans.
As AI develops, its application might not be as fast as we think. But those who are well-learned in it quickly are at more of an advantage. Canetti says there is going to be “a long period of transition (过渡期),where you can perform incredibly well at your job by taking advantage of these new tools before the average person does.”
Experts agree that distinctly human skills will remain the most valuable. Humans are uniquely qualified there and human-to-human work is going to be hardest to replace. “Focus on building your skills as a team player and a team leader” Monson says. Apfelbaum argues that it’s not just about reskilling, but rather people need to get over their fears and get complete with who they are so they can show up with all their creativity since AI does not have passion and real human creativity.
What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 5 refer to
A．AI’s outlook. B．AI’s development. C．AI’s application. D．AI’s advantage.
【易错点提醒三】 句意猜测易混易错点
【例3】（24-25高三上·山东德州·阶段练习）Qi Xia woke up at a large round table, with the other nine people waking up. He saw a strange man wearing a sheep mask, “Everyone, please start our game.” Everyone realized they couldn’t move, so they had no choice but to play that. “It’s a game of honesty, whose goal is to find the only liar. “But Qi Xia quickly understood the essence of the game when others were suspicious of each other. Then he said to others, “My name is Qi Xia, and I will start to tell a lie!”
All above is the beginning of the novel The End of the Final Ten Days (《十日终焉》). This book is about a strange place called “The End”(终焉之地) and a special man, the protagonist of the story, Qi Xia, who try to find the truth of the world and himself.
What attracts readers most is its distinctive feature, which focuses on the gambling of intelligence quotient. IQ is something that a strong man in this place must have. It just so happens that Qi Xia is a wise man who has enough power to support him forward. For example, when faced with a very difficult question, he remained calm and gave an answer. The question is: You are free to assign fifty black chess pieces and fifty white chess pieces to two jars, and then you have to be blindfolded to pick the jars that are out of order. Then you have to pick a piece in this jar while blindfolded, and if you get a black one, you will win the game. But Qi Xia only gave the answer after a short thought. He put one piece into one jar and the other ninety-nine into the other, and got the highest probability. Then he won the game with a little psychological skill.
Another attractive feature is the magical power, the echo (回响), which is about the faith and can provide an auxiliary effect. The power is different from person to person. The “scapegoat” (替罪) can allows owner to die in the place of someone else. The “imputation” (嫁祸) can transfer the pain to someone else. The “crazy man (癫人) ” can copy the power of others’ echo. And Qi Xia got the most special echo in “The End”, which shocked almost everyone.
Qi Xia met another smart man, Chu Tianqiu, who always remained mysterious. When Qi wanted to meet him for the first time, Chu knew Qi is very smart and then sent a message from his men to tell Qi, “The king does not want to show himself to another king”. Later, Qi found Chu has an extremely crazy plan that shocks him. This will lead to exciting confrontations between the two. Qi Xia has some very strange questions of his own. He always has a girl called “Yu Nianan” in his mind, but he can’t be sure if she was real. He has lost a lot of memories and has some secrets that even he doesn’t know.
If you like to enjoy brainstorming and exciting wits fights, please read it in person, and you’re sure to be immersed in it.
What the real meaning of the underlined sentence might be
A．He doesn't think Qi has enough IQ to be qualified.
B．He admits that Qi is powerful, but he doesn’t want to show himself up now.
C．He thinks Qi should be a crazy king like himself.
D．He will offer to meet Qi next time.
【变式1】（24-25高三上·湖北黄冈·阶段练习）“Good morning, passengers! Welcome aboard Bus No. 38.” At 6:30 AM, the cool morning breeze blows as Feng Zhiliang, a 43-year-old driver with 15 years’ experience at Handan Public Transport, greets the first passengers. Seated in the driver’s cab, he fastens his seatbelt, ready to set off.
Feng’s recent viral video comes from his bilingual (双语的) stop announcements in Chinese and English, captivating netizens. Some remark, “It’s like a luxurious flight for just two yuan!”, praising Handan’s harmonious combination of tradition and modernity.
This transformation started when Feng greeted a group of foreign passengers with “Hello. Happy New Year!” during the Spring Festival. Encouraged by their positive feedback, he saw an opportunity to serve the many foreigners riding his bus. Determined to improve communication, Feng started an English learning journey.
Starting from zero, he was buried in online courses, sought English materials, and used translation software to enhance his skills. Today, his bilingual announcements reflect his dedication and Handan’s cultural charm.
Each evening, after dropping off his last passengers, Feng returned home around 9:00 pm, exhausted but determined. Despite his tiredness, he’d continue studying for an hour, even making the best of his 20-minute break.
Inspired by his colleagues and after three years of unstopped preparation, Feng boldly tried bilingual announcements during peak hours in early 2023. Initially nervous, he received overwhelming encouragement from passengers, strengthening his resolve to make bilingual announcements an essential part.
“Taking that first step was discouraging, but the positive feedback fueled my passion,” Feng recalled. “It’s become a goal and a cherished wish.”
Now, over a year and a half later, Feng’s bilingual announcements have gathered a devoted fan base. Passengers eagerly board the No. 38 bus to immerse themselves in his enriching language experience, while parents bring their children along for the educational ride. Feng’s dedication has transformed his routine bus rides into linguistic adventures, captivating hearts and minds alike.
What does the underlined sentence imply in Para. 2
A．Feng’s oral English is perfect.
B．Feng drives the bus as fast as a plane.
C．Feng’s bus offers the same luxury and comfort as a plane.
D．Feng’s bus provides a bilingual atmosphere similar to that of plane.
【变式2】（24-25高三上·江西·阶段练习）As the growth of AI increased last year, writers and illustrators of comic books and animations continue to be particularly concerned about its potential impact on them.
AI can never reproduce the quality of humans when it comes to storytelling, argues Shawnee Gibbs. “This is an incredibly unique medium (comics and animation) that gets its DNA from the collaboration of writers and artists. I can’t imagine that kind of cooperation when you generate stories from AI,” says Shawnee. However, her sister Shawnelle says, “AI will change the industry in ways we can’t even understand at the moment.” She wants to see laws emerge that protect human creators as AI technology evolves.
Rob Edwards is a writer of graphic novels. “A world of writers using AI is a world of unoriginal, recycled, impersonal ideas,” he says. “Right now, there’s a kid out there drawing the next weird but innovative comic book that could inspire millions. My concern is that AI will talk that kid out of it before anybody sees it. If you think the animated movies you watch are predictable now, just wait until computers are writing them.”
One person who has created comic books whose images were all drawn by AI is artist Steve Coulson. He says that using AI to create individual images “can be a pretty simple exercise”. However, he says that when you want to tell a story over multiple images, “it is a tougher nut to crack”, as you have to “enable the system to produce consistent characters, settings, stylings and so on, in order to tell a whole story”.
Despite the growing popularity of all these apps, Jonathan Kendrick says, “AI cannot create an image the way a human mind can. It’s like having a bad writer help you—sure it will get an outline done, but if you need something with emotional weight, an AI isn’t going to get you an Oscar. AI can never surprise us in the way we want our stories and art to be portrayed. Because of this, AI is simply a tool to be used by humans, not to replace them. Otherwise, we sacrifice the originality and creativity that consumers know and love.”
What does the underlined part mean
A．It is rewarding. B．It is thrilling.
C．It is challenging. D．It is entertaining.
【变式3】（2024·湖北孝感高三模拟）
As soon as I started pedaling again, my pants got caught in the chain, and I fell flat on my face and hit my nose. Since that happened t my granddad decided to call it a day and try again the next morning. The next morning I woke up bright and early, and was very eager to try to ride my bike. My nose felt better, so I wasn’t that afraid of falling anymore.
......
26．What does the underlined part in the passage mean
A．Remember what happened this day.
B．Make the author feel happy.
C．Stop practicing bicycling.
D．Go on to ride a bike.
（2025·河南安阳·一模）When you hit middle age, there are some universal truths you begin to notice and accept, and that goes double when you’re traveling with your parents. You really are turning into your mother(or father) … and maybe that is not such a terrible thing. I recently spent six days visiting my parents in their winter snowbird home just outside of Tampa, Florida. Mom and Dad were delighted in the tour guide role here in this middle ground, not our Indiana hometown and not British Columbia, where I’ve been living with my kids for years.
It felt strange at first, me being a “kid” again at age 50. It was a rare window when I wasn’t caring for my own kids and my parents, who were still healthy and mobile and didn’t yet need my care. I could relax. I could play. Without any responsibilities or distractions, I could savor (尽情享受) just being a daughter.
On this trip, I realized just how much I see myself in my parents. I was a little surprised to realize this fact didn’t make me roll my eyes and make an “I’m turning into my mother” joke. Instead, I found myself smiling and embracing turning into my mother and father, because that’s exactly who I’ve always been.
Traveling with my aging parents, I not only realized how lucky I am, but also knew this could be our last trip together, just the three of us. I couldn’t help but reflect on how delicate life is and how precious these moments of being together are. My parents are still together, in good health, and have mobility. I can’t think of anyone at my age who is in the same situation with their parents.
On the drive to the airport, Dad launched into his usual sort of closing paragraph that he does at the end of every visit. He mentioned the highlights of the week and asked about everyone else’s favorite memories from our time together. Then he shifted to what we wanted to do the next time. I smiled, realizing I do this closing paragraph too, when I’m saying goodbye to my girls.
1．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph l refer to
A．Traveling with parents at middle age.
B．Getting a deeper understanding of life.
C．Turning into a copy of one’s parents.
D．Finding more time to accompany parents.
（2024·内蒙古通辽·模拟预测）Prince Caspian’s parents died. He lived with his uncle, Miraz, the King of Narnia and his aunt. Though he had wonderful toys, he liked best the last hour of the day when the toys had all been put away and Nurse would tell him stories.
He didn’t care much for his uncle and aunt, but about twice a week his uncle would ask him to come and have a walk together.
One day, while they were doing this, the King said, “Well, boy, we must soon teach you to ride and use a sword. You know we have no children, so it looks as if you might have to be King when I’m gone. How shall you like that, eh ”
“I don’t know, Uncle,” said Caspian. “What do you wish ” asked the King. “I wish-I wish — I wish I could have lived in the Old Days,” said Caspian.
Up till now the King had been talking in a tiresome way, which made it quite clear that he wasn’t really interested in what they were saying, but he suddenly gave Caspian a sharp (锐利的) look.
“Eh What’s that ” he said. “What old days ”
“Oh, don’t you know, Uncle ” said Caspian. “Once there was a White Witch (女巫) and she made herself Queen of the whole country. And she made it so that it was always winter. And then two boys and two girls came from somewhere and killed the Witch and they were made Kings and Queens of Narnia. And so they ruled for a long time and everyone had a lovely time, and it was all because of Aslan.”
“Who’s she ” said the King. If Caspian had been a little older, the tone(语气) of his uncle’s voice would have warned him it would be wiser to shut up. But he talked on...
What does the underlined word “tiresome” in Paragraph 5 mean
A．Fantastic. B．Boring. C．Funny. D．Wrong.
（24-25高三上·陕西咸阳·开学考试）Kids can boost their brainpower by cooking, gardening and cleaning around the house, according to new research. A study of 207 children found regular household tasks—like making meals and caring for plants — are associated with better planning, self-regulation and remembering instructions. Lead researcher Deanna Tepper said the results suggest housework could have benefits for children’s executive (执行的) functioning.
Collected from children aged 5 to 13, the results show older children are more likely to do housework than younger ones and girls do more housework than boys. For example, only 49 percent of boys but 70 percent of girls make their own bed. Loading the dishwasher is a job for 55 percent of children, including 50 percent of boys and 61 percent of girls. Only 34 percent of five to seven-year-olds do this task, rising to 64 percent of those aged 11 to 13. “Parents may be able to use age- and ability-appropriate housework to assist with the development of executive functions,” Ms Tepper said.
“Children who cook a family meal or weed the garden on a regular basis may be more likely to excel in other aspects of life — like schoolwork or problem solving.” Ms Tepper said making a meal or cooking for others is linked to better working memory and the ability to think before acting.
“Typically, these skills begin to develop in early childhood and continue to develop into late adolescence (青春期) and early adulthood,” Ms Tepper said. “Damage or delays in executive functioning development can lead to difficulties in the ability to self-regulate, plan and problem-solve, having effects later in life on reading performance and mathematical ability, as well as overall academic achievement in later childhood.”
The study was conducted during Covid lockdowns, with half of parents reporting that their child was doing the same amount of housework as before the pandemic (流行病) and 37 percent saying their child was doing more.
What does the underlined word “excel” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Be better. B．Be calmer. C．Be braver. D．Be lovelier.
（24-25高三上·云南昆明·阶段练习）If you recently had trouble figuring out if an image of a person is real or generated through artificial intelligence (AI), you’re not alone. A new study from University of Waterloo researchers found that people had more difficulty than was expected distinguishing who is a real person and who is artificially generated.
The Waterloo study saw 260 participants provided with 20 unlabeled pictures: 10 of which were of real people obtained from Google searches, and the other 10 generated by Stable Diffusion or DALL-E, two commonly used AI programs that generate images.
Participants were asked to label each image as real or AI-generated and explain why they made their decision. Only 61% of participants could tell the difference between AI-generated people and real ones, far below the 85% threshold (门槛) that researchers expected. “People are not as adept at making the distinction as they think they are,” said Andreea Pocol, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo.
Participants paid attention to details such as fingers, teeth, and eyes as possible indicators when looking for AI-generated content - but their assessments weren’t always correct. Pocol noted that the nature of the study allowed participants to compare photos in detail, while most Internet users look at images in passing. “People who are just doomscrolling (滚动) or don’t have time won’t pick up on these clues,” Pocol said.
Pocol added that the extremely rapid rate at which AI technology is developing makes it particularly difficult to understand the potential for malicious or illegal action posed by AI-generated images. The pace of academic research and legislation (立法) isn’t often able to keep up: AI-generated images have become even more realistic since the study began in late 2022.
“Disinformation isn’t new, but the tools of disinformation have been constantly shifting and progressing,” Pocol said. “It may get to a point where people, no matter how trained they are, will still struggle to differentiate real images from fakes. That’s why we need to develop tools to identify and counter this.”
What does the underlined word “adept” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Expert. B．Quick. C．Alarmed. D．Puzzled.
（24-25高三上·四川雅安·开学考试）When my father died last year, I received messages from my friends and family sharing their condolences (吊唁). While I appreciated everyone who reached out, I was especially grateful to two of my roommates who surprised my family with a delivery of bagels (百吉圈) for breakfast. Despite a mix- up in the address and the fact that we never received those bagels, this act of kindness stayed with me. It mattered more than the actual food.
There’s a difference between being nice and being kind. Being nice often involves politeness and the purpose of pleasing others. It can be used as a strategy to leave a good impression, as noted by Dr Manly, a psychologist. Think about the last time you praised someone’s clothes but didn’t actually mean it. If you’ re people- pleasing, you may also expect others to respond in a certain way. But being kind is less self- serving. A kind person tries to really understand what someone else is going through so he could offer assistance. He is acting out of genuine concern for another without expecting anything in return.
Practicing kindness benefits people’s health. When people act kindly, the brain releases a substance called oxytocin, which dampens activity in a region of the brain involved in fear and anxiety. If you have ever felt less stressed from helping others, it’s all thanks to the calming effects of oxytocin. Besides, acts of kindness get your brain to release feel- good chemicals like endorphins. They promote pleasure and act as a natural pain reliever.
Being kind provides the same health benefits, no matter how big or small the gesture is. Below are some good deeds you can do and start right now: pick up litter, be an active listener, cook a meal for someone in need. Initially, acts of kindness might feel unfamiliar and out of character. However, this feeling will go away if you practice more. Soon enough, it will become so familiar and you’ll notice the benefits to yourself and others.
What does the underlined word “dampens” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Reflects B．Stimulates C．Weakens D．Assesses
（24-25高三上·四川·开学考试）The meeting continues, and you feel your eyes getting heavy, your mind drowsy (昏昏欲睡). Suddenly you wake up and get a very attentive wakefulness — did anyone see me doze off (打盹) You’ve fallen into a microsleep, a very brief sleep that ends almost as soon as it begins. When you’re trying to be awake and active, these may make you feel anxious or, if they happen behind the wheel, justifiably terrified.
Microsleeps don’t make us feel rested or restored, like longer periods of uninterrupted sleep would. Yet a new study shows that nesting chinstrap penguins (帽带企鹅) sleep just this way more than 10, 000 times a day. Incredibly, our experiments prove that this strange sleep cycle seems to do the birds no obvious harm.
“What is really weird is that the penguin can sustain this in-between wake and sleep state constantly,” explains co-author Paul-Antoine Libourel, who studies the biology of sleep. Simply watching the penguins nod and blink gave the appearance that they were drowsy, he adds, but the extent of their sleeping was a surprise.
To study these penguins, for two weeks, the scientists used some sensors to record data to measure the birds’ sleep-related brain activity. Other sensors recorded the birds’ positions (standing, lying, diving), tracked their location via GPS, and collected environmental data like temperature. The authors also did continuous video monitoring of the same nesting birds so that their observable behaviors could be matched with simultaneous data on their brain activity.
Researchers discovered that the birds nodded off thousands of times per day, engaging in microsleeps that averaged just four seconds each but added up to more than 11 hours of sleep per day.
Why would the birds adopt this fascinating sleep cycle The need to sleep briefly could simply be a consequence of living in a noisy group where sleep is constantly interrupted. The constant guard also help keep the nests safe from the brown skua bird, which feeds on penguin eggs and chicks. Having only seconds of sleep at a time would allow the birds to react to any possible dangers.
What does the underlined word “weird” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Inspiring. B．Strange. C．Worrying. D．Meaningful.
（24-25高三上·云南昆明·阶段练习）We’ve all encountered that person who comes back from the gym or a run seemingly high on life. Scientists say that even a single exercise period can alter your neurochemistry in ways that create feelings of hope, calm, connection, and a generally better mood. However, some people feel worn out after a workout. “It’s normal not to find exercise rewarding,” said Daniel Lieberman, a scientist at Harvard University. “There’s nothing wrong with you.”
Recent discoveries reveal that exercise produces a complex cocktail of “feel-good” chemicals, not just endorphins. Key players include endocannabinoids, which create a rush of excitement, dopamine, which creates a sense of reward, serotonin, which helps you feel focused and calm, and oxytocin, which enhances social connections.
The body likely evolved to respond to physical activity to help early humans endure hours of hunting and gathering. The first 20 to 30 minutes of exercise often feel challenging because it takes about that long for the endocannabinoid system to lift your mood. Consistent exercise over about three weeks helps develop a strong dopamine reward system, making exercise more rewarding over time.
Exercising with friends or in groups can provide an additional oxytocin boost, enhancing social connections. All types of exercise, including aerobic, resistance, and mindfulness practices like yoga, release mood- enhancing chemicals. It’s beneficial to find activities you enjoy or at least don’t hate to ensure consistent engagement.
To optimize your exercise routine, experiment with different types of activities until you find one you love, and track your mood and enjoyment to guide your choices.
1．What does the phrase “high on life” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．Exploring something novel. B．Experiencing overall happiness.
C．Achieving a new perspective. D．Cultivating a sense of gratitude.
（24-25高三上·山西阳泉·阶段练习）There are many ways to be healthy in the modern era due to the innovations in medicine and fitness. Working out, eating clean, and taking our vitamins and supplements are all great ways to be healthy. Healthy distancing is another way to remove toxins (毒素) from our minds and bodies.
A few years ago, the world came to a stop from a pandemic (大流行病), and the term social distance came about to be. Similarly, based on a common principle, we sometimes have to distance ourselves from what can be a mind virus that is more sophisticated than any known biological disease. It’s completely OK to give ourselves space from those who don’t mean well to us. Misery is infectious and weakens our immune system to become bitter.
Usually, due to our internal defense mechanisms and instinctual reactions, we are alerted if a situation or person is not suitable for our well-being in a positive, self-preserving manner. If a relative or a friend is being harmful in their actions, the proper way to handle the form of abuse is to separate ourselves from the situation.
Verify your self-worth in this world. Hang around more positive and productive people. We are the company we keep around. That is not an outdated saying. The company we keep close to reflects aspects of how we see ourselves. Our company reveals how far off or how close we are to the good andbad of this world.
Learn to be OK with alone time, but don’t overdo it. It’s easy to get lost in the dense forest of seclusion (隔绝；隐居). Alone time is needed, but so many mental llnesses can come from remaining atracted to and separated from people. Depression, anger problems, paranoia, and a laundry list of self-inflicted injuries from the addiction of idolizing ourselves alone.
Healthy distancing isn’t cutting someone off forever but making a mature decision to make sure our peace and happiness are solid. Healthy distancing maintains a balance of a stable mind, body, and spirit.
What does the underlined word “sophisticated” mean in paragraph 2
A．Complicated. B．Sensitive. C．Intelligent. D．Delicate.
21世纪教育网(www.21cnjy.com)易错点13 阅读理解词义猜测题
目 录
01 易错陷阱（3大陷阱）
02 举一反三
【易错点提醒一】词义/词组指代易混易错点
【易错点提醒二】代词指代猜测易混易错点
【易错点提醒三】句意猜测易混易错点
03 易错题通关
易错陷阱1：词义/词组指代易混易错点。
【分析】
这类题错误主要因为基础词汇量积累和词根词缀积累不足，根据构词法猜词是阅读理解必不可少的能力。平时应当大量积累单词，同时利用前后的同位关系或后面的词义或句意进行猜测。
易错陷阱2：代词指代猜测易混易错点。
【分析】 阅读材料中的每个词与它前面的词语或句子甚至段落都有着密切的关联。有时代词与指代的对象相隔较远，应当对前面提到的内容进行总结，认真查找，才能得出代词所指代的事。
易错陷阱3：句意猜测易混易错点。
【分析】此类题型应当定位画线句子，充分利用语法和逻辑关系分析原句。同时分析理解画线句前后的语境，合理归纳总结找出与原句意思相同的选项并代入画线处验证。切不可因为句中出现熟词，而脱离语境，望文生义。
【易错点提醒一】 词义/词组指代易混易错点
【例1】 （24-25高三上·湖南长沙·阶段练习）Engaging your brain actively at work can benefit you in more ways than just advancing your career — it may also safeguard your cognitive (认知的) abilities and help prevent dementia (痴呆症) as you get older, a new study found.
The study, published in Neurology, analyzed health and occupational data on 7,000 Norwegians who were followed from their 30s until they retired in their 60s. “Many other studies on this topic have looked at the most recent jobs that people have,” said lead author Dr. Trine Edwin, a researcher at University of Oslo, “but due to the national database we have in Norway, we were able to follow people over much of their lifetimes.”
To do the analysis, Edwin categorized the cognitive demands of 305 occupations in Norway. More cognitively demanding jobs were not based on routine tasks, even though repetition was required at times. “There were lawyers, doctors, accountants, and people in public service in this group, but the most common occupation was teaching,” Edwin said, “as effective communication outside of the classroom and school matters. It always depends on teachers’ understandings of students’ different situations and teachers’ empathy.”
Having a routine job with little mental stimulation during your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s is linked to a 66% higher risk of mild cognitive impairment (损伤) and a 37% greater risk of dementia after the age of 70, when compared with having an occupation — that requires more complex thinking. “The occupational environment is paramount in promoting cognitive well-being.” said Edwin. “Similarly, just like we can use physical exercise to grow and maintain our muscles, exercising our brain through more challenging work assignments seems to help fight dementia.”
“While I’d guess that people at risk for dementia would be well served by taking advantage of professional advancement opportunities, learning new job tasks, and refining (改进) their skills at work over a period of time, further studies will need to clarify which specific activities have the most brain healthy benefits,” Edwin added.
67．What does “paramount” underlined in paragraph 4 mean
A．Vital. B．Urgent.
C．Realistic. D．Sufficient.
易错分析：未能根据上下文判断熟词生义。
【答案】A
【解析】词义猜测题。根据划线单词前的“Having a routine job with little mental stimulation during your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s is linked to a 66% higher risk of mild cognitive impairment (损伤) and a 37% greater risk of dementia after the age of 70, when compared with having an occupation — that requires more complex thinking.(与需要更复杂思维的职业相比，在30多岁、40多岁、50多岁和60多岁做一份没有什么精神刺激的常规工作，患轻度认知障碍的风险要高出66%，70岁后患痴呆症的风险要高出37%。)”可知，没有什么精神刺激的常规工作会提高患上轻度认知障碍和痴呆症的风险，即职业环境在促进认知健康方面是至关重要的，由此可知，划线单词的意思与“重要的”意义相近。故选 A。
【变式1】（24-25高三上·云南德宏·阶段练习）A pilot program in North County is teaching students about nutrition and where their food comes from. The five-week Farm to School program is a partnership between Escondido Union School District and the Farm to Institution Center. It encourages elementary school children to try vegetables they may not have tried before.
“I think that understanding just the roots of where our food comes from and how it gets to our table is meaningful,” said Jeremy Lyche, principal of Bernardo Elementary School. “You saw the kids’ excitement today. They love it.”
The students in Paul Erickson’s class have been in the program for over a month. “We’ve been doing multiple lessons where we’re learning about and teaching about local farms in our community, as well as some healthier choices like produce, just getting students engaged in farming,” Erickson said.
Once a week for the past five weeks, Alexis Anderson from the Farm to Institution Center has been coming by to teach these kids more about farming and what it takes to get fresh produce to their tables. Wednesday was the students’ last session in the program. She said the main takeaway for the kids is learning where their food comes from.
“And eating locally and supporting local because it not only benefits their community economically, but also benefits their health and just education overall of knowing what’s available,” Anderson said.
After Wednesday’s lesson, the students went to the school garden for a game of bingo to identify the things they’ve learned. One of the goals of the school garden is for the students to try new things. For Escondido Union School District, the ultimate goal for the school garden is for the produce to end up in the cafeteria for the children to eat. But there are some health regulations the district still needs to overcome before that can happen.
78．What does the underlined word “takeaway” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A．Gain. B．Focus. C．Adventure. D．Issue.
【答案】A
【解析】词句猜测题。根据前文“Once a week for the past five weeks, Alexis Anderson from the Farm to Institution Center has been coming by to teach these kids more about farming and what it takes to get fresh produce to their tables. Wednesday was the students’ last session in the program.(在过去的五周里，来自农场到机构中心的亚历克西斯·安德森每周都会来一次，教这些孩子更多关于农业的知识，以及如何将新鲜农产品送到他们的餐桌上。周三是学生们参加该项目的最后一节课)”可知，亚历克西斯·安德森每周都会来一次，教这些孩子更多关于农业的知识，以及如何将新鲜农产品送到他们的餐桌上，所以孩子们的主要收获是了解他们的食物来自哪里，推知takeaway是“收获”之意，和A项意思相近。故选A项。
【变式2】（24-25高三上·四川内江·阶段练习）Scientists today are making greater effort to study ocean currents. Most do it using satellites and other high-tech equipment. However, ocean expert Curtis Ebbesmeyer does it in a special way — by studying movements of random floating garbage. A scientist with many years’ experience, he started this type of research in the early 1990s when he heard about hundreds of athletic shoes washing up on the shores of the northwest coast of the United States. There were so many shoes that people were setting up swap meets to try and match left and right shoes to sell or wear.
Ebbesmeyer found out in his researches that the shoes — about 60, 000 in total — fell into the ocean in a shipping accident. He phoned the shoe company and asked if they wanted the shoes back. As expected, the company told him that they didn’t. Ebbesmeyer realized this could be a great experiment. If he learned when and where the shoes went into the water and tracked where they landed, he could learn a lot about the patterns of ocean currents.
The Pacific Northwest is one of the world’s best areas for beachcombing (海滩搜寻) because winds and currents join here, and as a result, there is a group of serious beachcombers in the area. Ebbesmeyer got to know a lot of them and asked for their help in collecting information about where the shoes landed. In a year he collected reliable information on 1, 600 shoes. With this data, he and a colleague were able to test and improve a computer program designed to model ocean currents, and publish the findings of their study.
As the result of his work, Ebbesmeyer has become known as the scientist to call with questions about any unusual objects found floating in the ocean. He has even started an association of beachcombers and ocean experts, with 500 subscribers from West Africa to New Zealand. They have recorded all lost objects ranging from potatoes to golf gloves.
The underlined phrase “swap meets” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A．fitting rooms B．trading fairs C．business talks D．group meetings
【答案】 B
【解析】 词句猜测题。根据划线词前“There were so many shoes(有如此多的鞋)”及下文“to try and match left and right shoes to sell or wear(试图将左鞋和右鞋配对以便出售或穿着)”可推断出，swap meets指的是交换或交易的地方，即“交易会”，与B选项trading fairs“交易会”意思相近。故选B。
【变式3】（24-25高三上·江苏常州·阶段练习）Olivia Munn’s 22-month-old son, Malcolm, is shining in class! The mother posted a new video of her teaching him Mandarin (普通话) before bedtime, and he nailed it!
“Chinese lessons,” she captioned (标注字幕) a video of herself and Malcolm reading a book together before bedtime. Standing beside his mom, Malcolm joined in as she pronounced the Mandarin words, repeating them back in his adorable little voice, followed by a smile and a hug for her. In the background, someone can be heard saying “Aww!”, likely his dad, John Mulaney. Malcolm appeared to be very proud of himself, and he looked absolutely adorable!
In her caption, Munn explained that the book was a gift from comedian Ali Wong. “Thank you @aliwong for our First 100 Mandarin Words book! Malcolm loves it!” she said.
This video went viral. Actress Melanie Lynskey commented, “The love!!” Whitney Cummings commented, “My heart.” “Growing up multilingual (多语种的) is a magical gift,” one person said, “I’ll always be grateful for my mother insisting on speaking Arabic to us & giving us lessons.” Another person commented, “I love this family so much and it’s definitely the cutest family I’ve ever seen.”
The mother frequently shares aspects of Malcolm’s Asian root with him. They cook noodles together for Lunar New Year and visit an Asian market called H Mart. Now he’s also picking up Mandarin, which is absolutely charming.
In her latest video, Munn is reading My First Mandarin Words with Gordon & Li Li, written by Michele Wong. The official Gordon and Li Li account commented, “This is the sweetest! We’re so happy your little guy is having FUN learning Mandarin with Gordon & Li Li! Big thanks to @aliwong for sharing the Mandarin love!”
What is the likely meaning of the underlined phrase “nailed it”
A．Got a rich reward. B．Hit the nail hard.
C．Messed things up. D．Did a fantastic job.
【答案】D
【解析】词句猜测题。根据前文“The mother posted a new video of her teaching him Mandarin (普通话) before bedtime(这位母亲上传了一段睡前教儿子普通话的新视频)”和第二段“Standing beside his mom, Malcolm joined in as she pronounced the Mandarin words, repeating them back in his adorable little voice, followed by a smile and a hug for her.(Malcolm站在妈妈身边，跟着妈妈念普通话，用他可爱的小声音重复了一遍，然后笑了笑，拥抱了她。)”可知，她的儿子学习普通话学得很好，说明划线词的意思是“做得非常好”，和“Did a fantastic job(做得非常出色)”意思相近。故选D。
【易错点提醒二】 代词指代猜测易混易错点
【例2】 （24-25高三上·江西宜春·阶段练习）At Beijing’s 798 art zone, Italian artist Jacopo Della Ragione's work titled Conquista attracted many visitors. Born and raised in Florence, the art capital of Italy, Jacopo showed a strong interest in art in his childhood. Before coming to China, Jacopo knew almost nothing about China except Marco Polo’s adventure to the mysterious oriental land in the 12th century. With a strong curiosity about China, Jacopo moved to Beijing in 2001. “I planned to spend two weeks knowing about China, but later I found the time was far from enough, and I have stayed here for more than 20 years until now,” said Jacopo.
Jacopo first worked as an art and creative director for design and advertising agencies, and media companies in China. In 2018, he quit the job and decided to become a full-time artist who mainly created abstract paintings.
Architecture, music, traditional art... everything in China can be the fountain of Jacopo’s art creation. The happiest moment for Jacopo is when some visitors who don’t understand contemporary art begin to show interest in it and realize art is part of their life after enjoying his artworks.
Having lived in China for more than two decades, he said he was amazed by the country’s rapid development. Jacopo points out that he also sees a big potential in contemporary Chinese art, especially through the young Chinese artists who have done great work in studying and inheriting traditional Chinese culture.
Besides art creation, Jacopo sometimes works as an exhibition organizer, offering Chinese people a platform to feel the unique charm of Italian culture. At present, he hopes to create more dialogues between artists, cultural institutions and academies. People can enjoy each other’s works and start talking as well as understanding each other through them. He believes it is good for the cultural exchanges between China and Italy.
What does the underlined word “them” in the last paragraph refer to
A．Exhibitions. B．Artists. C．Academies. D．Dialogues.
易错分析：本题容易脱离话题，主观臆断。不可烦躁，浮于表面，应严密查找上文语句和词语之间的逻辑联系。
【答案】A
【导语】词句猜测题。根据最后一段的“Besides art creation, Jacopo sometimes works as an exhibition organizer, offering Chinese people a platform to feel the unique charm of Italian culture. At present, he hopes to create more dialogues between artists, cultural institutions and academies. People can enjoy each other's works and start talking as well as understanding each other through them.(除了艺术创作，Jacopo有时也会作为展览组织者，为中国人提供一个感受意大利文化独特魅力的平台。目前，他希望在艺术家、文化机构和学院之间建立更多的对话。人们可以欣赏彼此的作品，并通过它们开始交谈和理解彼此)”可知，画线词指代展品，故选A。
【变式1】（24-25高三上·江西·阶段练习）The Arctic has seen the largest and most steady declines in sea ice’s cooling power since1980, but until recently, the South Pole had appeared more adaptive to the changing climate, according to new research led by scientists in University of Michigan. Its sea ice cover had remained relatively stable from 2007 to the 2010s, and the cooling power of the Antarctic sea ice was actually trending up at that time.
That view suddenly changed in 2016, when an area larger than Texas melted on one of the continent’s largest ice shelves. The Antarctic lost sea ice then too, and its cooling power hasn’t recovered. As a result, 2016 and the following seven years have had the weakest global sea ice cooling effect since the early 1980s.
Beyond the disappearing ice cover, the remaining ice is also becoming less reflective as warming temperatures and increased rainfall create thinner and wetter ice and more melt ponds that reflect less solar radiation. This effect has been most obvious in the Arctic, where sea ice has become less reflective in the sunniest parts of the year, and the new study raises the possibility that it could be an important factor in the Antarctic, too— in addition to lost sea ice cover.
“The changes to Antarctic sea ice since 2016 boost the warming feedback from sea ice loss by 40%. By not accounting for this change in the radiative effect of sea ice in Antarctica, we could be missing a considerable part of the total global energy absorption,” said the study’s first author.
The research team hopes to provide their updated estimates of sea ice’s cooling power and climate feedback from less reflective ice to the climate science community via a website that is updated whenever new satellite data is available.
“Climate change adaptation plans should bring aboard these new numbers as part of the overall calculus(计算)on how rapidly and how widely the impacts of cryospheric(冰冻圈的)radiative cooling loss will clearly show on the global climate system,” said the first author.
What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．The study. B．The warming temperature.
C．The sea ice. D．The effect.
词句猜测题。根据第三段第三行“This effect has been most obvious in the Arctic,…(这种影响在北极最为明显)”及划线词后面“it could be an important factor in the Antarctic, too(这也可能是南极的一个重要因素)”尤其too一词可推测，这两个句子应该主语相同。故选D项。
【变式2】（2024·福建泉州·一模）No matter how you feel about it. AI is here. So, which types of jobs are most at risk What’s the best way to stay relevant
According-to a Goldman Sachs study, most jobs and industries are only partially exposed to automation and are thus more likely to be complemented (辅助) rather than replaced by AI So, which are the most endangered
Joc Apfelbaum, who teaches how to use AI through his course, says most at risk are jobs that use a process that can be done faster and cheaper with AI like forming products or filing tax returns.
Shannan Monson, a founder and educator, says the outlook is not that negative. “We didn’t stop washing our dishes just because the dishwasher was invented. We simply get to do it faster, easier, and with less effort.” Paul Canetti, a professor at Columbia Business School, says that decision-makers and people managers are safe because AI can’t motivate or relate to humans.
As AI develops, its application might not be as fast as we think. But those who are well-learned in it quickly are at more of an advantage. Canetti says there is going to be “a long period of transition (过渡期),where you can perform incredibly well at your job by taking advantage of these new tools before the average person does.”
Experts agree that distinctly human skills will remain the most valuable. Humans are uniquely qualified there and human-to-human work is going to be hardest to replace. “Focus on building your skills as a team player and a team leader” Monson says. Apfelbaum argues that it’s not just about reskilling, but rather people need to get over their fears and get complete with who they are so they can show up with all their creativity since AI does not have passion and real human creativity.
What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 5 refer to
A．AI’s outlook. B．AI’s development. C．AI’s application. D．AI’s advantage.
词义猜测题。根据第五段划线it所在句“As AI develops, its application might not be as fast as we think. But those who are well-learned in it quickly are at more of an advantage.（随着AI的发展，其应用可能不会像我们想的那么快。但那些擅长学习它的人会占得先机）”可知，此处衔接上一句，显然指能更快学习、掌握AI应用的人会在未来占得先机。故选C项。
【易错点提醒三】 句意猜测易混易错点
【例3】（24-25高三上·山东德州·阶段练习）Qi Xia woke up at a large round table, with the other nine people waking up. He saw a strange man wearing a sheep mask, “Everyone, please start our game.” Everyone realized they couldn’t move, so they had no choice but to play that. “It’s a game of honesty, whose goal is to find the only liar. “But Qi Xia quickly understood the essence of the game when others were suspicious of each other. Then he said to others, “My name is Qi Xia, and I will start to tell a lie!”
All above is the beginning of the novel The End of the Final Ten Days (《十日终焉》). This book is about a strange place called “The End”(终焉之地) and a special man, the protagonist of the story, Qi Xia, who try to find the truth of the world and himself.
What attracts readers most is its distinctive feature, which focuses on the gambling of intelligence quotient. IQ is something that a strong man in this place must have. It just so happens that Qi Xia is a wise man who has enough power to support him forward. For example, when faced with a very difficult question, he remained calm and gave an answer. The question is: You are free to assign fifty black chess pieces and fifty white chess pieces to two jars, and then you have to be blindfolded to pick the jars that are out of order. Then you have to pick a piece in this jar while blindfolded, and if you get a black one, you will win the game. But Qi Xia only gave the answer after a short thought. He put one piece into one jar and the other ninety-nine into the other, and got the highest probability. Then he won the game with a little psychological skill.
Another attractive feature is the magical power, the echo (回响), which is about the faith and can provide an auxiliary effect. The power is different from person to person. The “scapegoat” (替罪) can allows owner to die in the place of someone else. The “imputation” (嫁祸) can transfer the pain to someone else. The “crazy man (癫人) ” can copy the power of others’ echo. And Qi Xia got the most special echo in “The End”, which shocked almost everyone.
Qi Xia met another smart man, Chu Tianqiu, who always remained mysterious. When Qi wanted to meet him for the first time, Chu knew Qi is very smart and then sent a message from his men to tell Qi, “The king does not want to show himself to another king”. Later, Qi found Chu has an extremely crazy plan that shocks him. This will lead to exciting confrontations between the two. Qi Xia has some very strange questions of his own. He always has a girl called “Yu Nianan” in his mind, but he can’t be sure if she was real. He has lost a lot of memories and has some secrets that even he doesn’t know.
If you like to enjoy brainstorming and exciting wits fights, please read it in person, and you’re sure to be immersed in it.
What the real meaning of the underlined sentence might be
A．He doesn't think Qi has enough IQ to be qualified.
B．He admits that Qi is powerful, but he doesn’t want to show himself up now.
C．He thinks Qi should be a crazy king like himself.
D．He will offer to meet Qi next time.
易错分析：拘泥于字面意思，易误选C、D，应根据上句，理解深层含义。
【答案】B
【解析】词句猜测题。根据文章倒数第二段“Qi Xia met another smart man, Chu Tianqiu, who always remained mysterious. When Qi wanted to meet him for the first time, Chu knew Qi is very smart and then sent a message from his men to tell Qi(齐夏遇到了另一个聪明的人，楚天秋，他始终保持着神秘。当齐第一次想见他时，楚知道齐很聪明，便派人传话给齐)”及划线句“The king does not want to show himself to another king(国王不想让其他国王看到自己)”可知，楚天秋承认齐夏很强大，但他现在不想暴露自己。他将自己比喻为king。故选B。
【变式1】（24-25高三上·湖北黄冈·阶段练习）“Good morning, passengers! Welcome aboard Bus No. 38.” At 6:30 AM, the cool morning breeze blows as Feng Zhiliang, a 43-year-old driver with 15 years’ experience at Handan Public Transport, greets the first passengers. Seated in the driver’s cab, he fastens his seatbelt, ready to set off.
Feng’s recent viral video comes from his bilingual (双语的) stop announcements in Chinese and English, captivating netizens. Some remark, “It’s like a luxurious flight for just two yuan!”, praising Handan’s harmonious combination of tradition and modernity.
This transformation started when Feng greeted a group of foreign passengers with “Hello. Happy New Year!” during the Spring Festival. Encouraged by their positive feedback, he saw an opportunity to serve the many foreigners riding his bus. Determined to improve communication, Feng started an English learning journey.
Starting from zero, he was buried in online courses, sought English materials, and used translation software to enhance his skills. Today, his bilingual announcements reflect his dedication and Handan’s cultural charm.
Each evening, after dropping off his last passengers, Feng returned home around 9:00 pm, exhausted but determined. Despite his tiredness, he’d continue studying for an hour, even making the best of his 20-minute break.
Inspired by his colleagues and after three years of unstopped preparation, Feng boldly tried bilingual announcements during peak hours in early 2023. Initially nervous, he received overwhelming encouragement from passengers, strengthening his resolve to make bilingual announcements an essential part.
“Taking that first step was discouraging, but the positive feedback fueled my passion,” Feng recalled. “It’s become a goal and a cherished wish.”
Now, over a year and a half later, Feng’s bilingual announcements have gathered a devoted fan base. Passengers eagerly board the No. 38 bus to immerse themselves in his enriching language experience, while parents bring their children along for the educational ride. Feng’s dedication has transformed his routine bus rides into linguistic adventures, captivating hearts and minds alike.
What does the underlined sentence imply in Para. 2
A．Feng’s oral English is perfect.
B．Feng drives the bus as fast as a plane.
C．Feng’s bus offers the same luxury and comfort as a plane.
D．Feng’s bus provides a bilingual atmosphere similar to that of plane.
【答案】D
【分析】词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Feng’s recent viral video comes from his bilingual (双语的) stop announcements in Chinese and English, captivating netizens.(冯最近迅速传播的视频来自他的中英文双语停站公告，吸引了网民。)”可知，冯志亮的公交车采用双语播报，让乘客们仅用两块钱就体验到了坐飞机时双语播音的感觉。故答案为D。
【变式2】（24-25高三上·江西·阶段练习）As the growth of AI increased last year, writers and illustrators of comic books and animations continue to be particularly concerned about its potential impact on them.
AI can never reproduce the quality of humans when it comes to storytelling, argues Shawnee Gibbs. “This is an incredibly unique medium (comics and animation) that gets its DNA from the collaboration of writers and artists. I can’t imagine that kind of cooperation when you generate stories from AI,” says Shawnee. However, her sister Shawnelle says, “AI will change the industry in ways we can’t even understand at the moment.” She wants to see laws emerge that protect human creators as AI technology evolves.
Rob Edwards is a writer of graphic novels. “A world of writers using AI is a world of unoriginal, recycled, impersonal ideas,” he says. “Right now, there’s a kid out there drawing the next weird but innovative comic book that could inspire millions. My concern is that AI will talk that kid out of it before anybody sees it. If you think the animated movies you watch are predictable now, just wait until computers are writing them.”
One person who has created comic books whose images were all drawn by AI is artist Steve Coulson. He says that using AI to create individual images “can be a pretty simple exercise”. However, he says that when you want to tell a story over multiple images, “it is a tougher nut to crack”, as you have to “enable the system to produce consistent characters, settings, stylings and so on, in order to tell a whole story”.
Despite the growing popularity of all these apps, Jonathan Kendrick says, “AI cannot create an image the way a human mind can. It’s like having a bad writer help you—sure it will get an outline done, but if you need something with emotional weight, an AI isn’t going to get you an Oscar. AI can never surprise us in the way we want our stories and art to be portrayed. Because of this, AI is simply a tool to be used by humans, not to replace them. Otherwise, we sacrifice the originality and creativity that consumers know and love.”
What does the underlined part mean
A．It is rewarding. B．It is thrilling.
C．It is challenging. D．It is entertaining.
词句猜测题。由文章第四段“However, he says that when you want to tell a story over multiple images, ‘it is a tougher nut to crack’, as you have to ‘enable the system to produce consistent characters, settings, stylings and so on, in order to tell a whole story’.(然而，他说，当你想在多张图片上讲述一个故事时，‘ ’，因为你必须‘使系统能够产生一致的角色、设置、风格等，才能讲述一个完整的故事’。)”可知，要想通过多幅图像来讲述一个故事，这是很困难的，因此划线部分的意思是“这是具有挑战性的”的意思。故选C项。
【变式3】（2024·湖北孝感高三模拟）
As soon as I started pedaling again, my pants got caught in the chain, and I fell flat on my face and hit my nose. Since that happened t my granddad decided to call it a day and try again the next morning. The next morning I woke up bright and early, and was very eager to try to ride my bike. My nose felt better, so I wasn’t that afraid of falling anymore.
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26．What does the underlined part in the passage mean
A．Remember what happened this day.
B．Make the author feel happy.
C．Stop practicing bicycling.
D．Go on to ride a bike.
【答案】C
【分析】词义猜测题。下文and try again the next morning.说第二天早晨再尝试，可猜测出my granddad decided to call it a day的意思是我的祖父决定暂停，故选C。
（2025·河南安阳·一模）When you hit middle age, there are some universal truths you begin to notice and accept, and that goes double when you’re traveling with your parents. You really are turning into your mother(or father) … and maybe that is not such a terrible thing. I recently spent six days visiting my parents in their winter snowbird home just outside of Tampa, Florida. Mom and Dad were delighted in the tour guide role here in this middle ground, not our Indiana hometown and not British Columbia, where I’ve been living with my kids for years.
It felt strange at first, me being a “kid” again at age 50. It was a rare window when I wasn’t caring for my own kids and my parents, who were still healthy and mobile and didn’t yet need my care. I could relax. I could play. Without any responsibilities or distractions, I could savor (尽情享受) just being a daughter.
On this trip, I realized just how much I see myself in my parents. I was a little surprised to realize this fact didn’t make me roll my eyes and make an “I’m turning into my mother” joke. Instead, I found myself smiling and embracing turning into my mother and father, because that’s exactly who I’ve always been.
Traveling with my aging parents, I not only realized how lucky I am, but also knew this could be our last trip together, just the three of us. I couldn’t help but reflect on how delicate life is and how precious these moments of being together are. My parents are still together, in good health, and have mobility. I can’t think of anyone at my age who is in the same situation with their parents.
On the drive to the airport, Dad launched into his usual sort of closing paragraph that he does at the end of every visit. He mentioned the highlights of the week and asked about everyone else’s favorite memories from our time together. Then he shifted to what we wanted to do the next time. I smiled, realizing I do this closing paragraph too, when I’m saying goodbye to my girls.
1．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph l refer to
A．Traveling with parents at middle age.
B．Getting a deeper understanding of life.
C．Turning into a copy of one’s parents.
D．Finding more time to accompany parents.
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了人到中年与年迈父母旅游的感悟。
1．词句猜测题。根据第一段中的“You really are turning into your mother(or father) … and maybe that is not such a terrible thing.”（你真的在变成你的母亲(或父亲)，也许这并不是一件可怕的事情。）可知，变成父母的翻版并不是一件可怕的事情。所以划线词“that”指的是“变成父母的翻版”。故选C。
（2024·内蒙古通辽·模拟预测）Prince Caspian’s parents died. He lived with his uncle, Miraz, the King of Narnia and his aunt. Though he had wonderful toys, he liked best the last hour of the day when the toys had all been put away and Nurse would tell him stories.
He didn’t care much for his uncle and aunt, but about twice a week his uncle would ask him to come and have a walk together.
One day, while they were doing this, the King said, “Well, boy, we must soon teach you to ride and use a sword. You know we have no children, so it looks as if you might have to be King when I’m gone. How shall you like that, eh ”
“I don’t know, Uncle,” said Caspian. “What do you wish ” asked the King. “I wish-I wish — I wish I could have lived in the Old Days,” said Caspian.
Up till now the King had been talking in a tiresome way, which made it quite clear that he wasn’t really interested in what they were saying, but he suddenly gave Caspian a sharp (锐利的) look.
“Eh What’s that ” he said. “What old days ”
“Oh, don’t you know, Uncle ” said Caspian. “Once there was a White Witch (女巫) and she made herself Queen of the whole country. And she made it so that it was always winter. And then two boys and two girls came from somewhere and killed the Witch and they were made Kings and Queens of Narnia. And so they ruled for a long time and everyone had a lovely time, and it was all because of Aslan.”
“Who’s she ” said the King. If Caspian had been a little older, the tone(语气) of his uncle’s voice would have warned him it would be wiser to shut up. But he talked on...
What does the underlined word “tiresome” in Paragraph 5 mean
A．Fantastic. B．Boring. C．Funny. D．Wrong.
词句猜测题。根据划线单词后的非限制性定语从句“which made it quite clear that he wasn’t really interested in what they were saying, but he suddenly gave Caspian a sharp (锐利的) look.(显然他对他们说的话并不感兴趣，但他突然狠狠地看了Caspian一眼。)”可猜测，国王用了一种令人无聊的方式进行对话。结合选项可知，tiresome的意思为“令人厌烦的”，和boring意思相近。故选B。
（24-25高三上·陕西咸阳·开学考试）Kids can boost their brainpower by cooking, gardening and cleaning around the house, according to new research. A study of 207 children found regular household tasks—like making meals and caring for plants — are associated with better planning, self-regulation and remembering instructions. Lead researcher Deanna Tepper said the results suggest housework could have benefits for children’s executive (执行的) functioning.
Collected from children aged 5 to 13, the results show older children are more likely to do housework than younger ones and girls do more housework than boys. For example, only 49 percent of boys but 70 percent of girls make their own bed. Loading the dishwasher is a job for 55 percent of children, including 50 percent of boys and 61 percent of girls. Only 34 percent of five to seven-year-olds do this task, rising to 64 percent of those aged 11 to 13. “Parents may be able to use age- and ability-appropriate housework to assist with the development of executive functions,” Ms Tepper said.
“Children who cook a family meal or weed the garden on a regular basis may be more likely to excel in other aspects of life — like schoolwork or problem solving.” Ms Tepper said making a meal or cooking for others is linked to better working memory and the ability to think before acting.
“Typically, these skills begin to develop in early childhood and continue to develop into late adolescence (青春期) and early adulthood,” Ms Tepper said. “Damage or delays in executive functioning development can lead to difficulties in the ability to self-regulate, plan and problem-solve, having effects later in life on reading performance and mathematical ability, as well as overall academic achievement in later childhood.”
The study was conducted during Covid lockdowns, with half of parents reporting that their child was doing the same amount of housework as before the pandemic (流行病) and 37 percent saying their child was doing more.
What does the underlined word “excel” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Be better. B．Be calmer. C．Be braver. D．Be lovelier.
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于做家务的研究：孩子们可以通过做饭、园艺和打扫房间来提高他们的智力。
词义猜测题。根据文章第三段“Ms Tepper said making a meal or cooking for others is linked to better working memory and the ability to think before acting. (泰珀女士说，为别人做饭或做饭与更好的工作记忆和行动前思考的能力有关。)”可知，画线的单词的意思指的是在其他的方面更好。故选A。
（24-25高三上·云南昆明·阶段练习）If you recently had trouble figuring out if an image of a person is real or generated through artificial intelligence (AI), you’re not alone. A new study from University of Waterloo researchers found that people had more difficulty than was expected distinguishing who is a real person and who is artificially generated.
The Waterloo study saw 260 participants provided with 20 unlabeled pictures: 10 of which were of real people obtained from Google searches, and the other 10 generated by Stable Diffusion or DALL-E, two commonly used AI programs that generate images.
Participants were asked to label each image as real or AI-generated and explain why they made their decision. Only 61% of participants could tell the difference between AI-generated people and real ones, far below the 85% threshold (门槛) that researchers expected. “People are not as adept at making the distinction as they think they are,” said Andreea Pocol, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo.
Participants paid attention to details such as fingers, teeth, and eyes as possible indicators when looking for AI-generated content - but their assessments weren’t always correct. Pocol noted that the nature of the study allowed participants to compare photos in detail, while most Internet users look at images in passing. “People who are just doomscrolling (滚动) or don’t have time won’t pick up on these clues,” Pocol said.
Pocol added that the extremely rapid rate at which AI technology is developing makes it particularly difficult to understand the potential for malicious or illegal action posed by AI-generated images. The pace of academic research and legislation (立法) isn’t often able to keep up: AI-generated images have become even more realistic since the study began in late 2022.
“Disinformation isn’t new, but the tools of disinformation have been constantly shifting and progressing,” Pocol said. “It may get to a point where people, no matter how trained they are, will still struggle to differentiate real images from fakes. That’s why we need to develop tools to identify and counter this.”
What does the underlined word “adept” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Expert. B．Quick. C．Alarmed. D．Puzzled.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了滑铁卢大学研究人员发现人们在区分真实人物图像与AI生成图像时遇到的困难，并介绍了研究的具体情况及结果。
词句猜测题。根据第三段“Only 61% of participants could tell the difference between AI-generated people and real ones, far below the 85% threshold (门槛) that researchers expected.(只有61%的参与者能够分辨出人工智能生成的人和真实人物之间的区别，远低于研究人员预期的85%的门槛)”可知，人们并不像自己认为的那样善于区分。所以划线词的意思是“擅长的，熟练的”与A选项“熟练的”同义。故选A项。
（24-25高三上·四川雅安·开学考试）When my father died last year, I received messages from my friends and family sharing their condolences (吊唁). While I appreciated everyone who reached out, I was especially grateful to two of my roommates who surprised my family with a delivery of bagels (百吉圈) for breakfast. Despite a mix- up in the address and the fact that we never received those bagels, this act of kindness stayed with me. It mattered more than the actual food.
There’s a difference between being nice and being kind. Being nice often involves politeness and the purpose of pleasing others. It can be used as a strategy to leave a good impression, as noted by Dr Manly, a psychologist. Think about the last time you praised someone’s clothes but didn’t actually mean it. If you’ re people- pleasing, you may also expect others to respond in a certain way. But being kind is less self- serving. A kind person tries to really understand what someone else is going through so he could offer assistance. He is acting out of genuine concern for another without expecting anything in return.
Practicing kindness benefits people’s health. When people act kindly, the brain releases a substance called oxytocin, which dampens activity in a region of the brain involved in fear and anxiety. If you have ever felt less stressed from helping others, it’s all thanks to the calming effects of oxytocin. Besides, acts of kindness get your brain to release feel- good chemicals like endorphins. They promote pleasure and act as a natural pain reliever.
Being kind provides the same health benefits, no matter how big or small the gesture is. Below are some good deeds you can do and start right now: pick up litter, be an active listener, cook a meal for someone in need. Initially, acts of kindness might feel unfamiliar and out of character. However, this feeling will go away if you practice more. Soon enough, it will become so familiar and you’ll notice the benefits to yourself and others.
What does the underlined word “dampens” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Reflects B．Stimulates C．Weakens D．Assesses
【导语】这篇文章的体裁是说明文。文章解释了善良（kindness）与仅仅表现友好（niceness）之间的区别，并探讨了善良行为对健康的好处，并给出了实践善良的具体建议。
3．词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“activity in a region of the brain involved in fear and anxiety (大脑中与恐惧和焦虑有关的区域的活动)”和“If you have ever felt less stressed from helping others, it’s all thanks to the calming effects of oxytocin. (如果你曾经因为帮助别人而感到压力减轻，这都要归功于催产素的镇静作用。)”可知，催产素会减弱大脑中与恐惧和焦虑相关的区域的活动。dampens的词义为“减弱”。A. Reflects反射；Stimulates刺激；Weakens削弱，减弱；Assesses评估。故选C。
（24-25高三上·四川·开学考试）The meeting continues, and you feel your eyes getting heavy, your mind drowsy (昏昏欲睡). Suddenly you wake up and get a very attentive wakefulness — did anyone see me doze off (打盹) You’ve fallen into a microsleep, a very brief sleep that ends almost as soon as it begins. When you’re trying to be awake and active, these may make you feel anxious or, if they happen behind the wheel, justifiably terrified.
Microsleeps don’t make us feel rested or restored, like longer periods of uninterrupted sleep would. Yet a new study shows that nesting chinstrap penguins (帽带企鹅) sleep just this way more than 10, 000 times a day. Incredibly, our experiments prove that this strange sleep cycle seems to do the birds no obvious harm.
“What is really weird is that the penguin can sustain this in-between wake and sleep state constantly,” explains co-author Paul-Antoine Libourel, who studies the biology of sleep. Simply watching the penguins nod and blink gave the appearance that they were drowsy, he adds, but the extent of their sleeping was a surprise.
To study these penguins, for two weeks, the scientists used some sensors to record data to measure the birds’ sleep-related brain activity. Other sensors recorded the birds’ positions (standing, lying, diving), tracked their location via GPS, and collected environmental data like temperature. The authors also did continuous video monitoring of the same nesting birds so that their observable behaviors could be matched with simultaneous data on their brain activity.
Researchers discovered that the birds nodded off thousands of times per day, engaging in microsleeps that averaged just four seconds each but added up to more than 11 hours of sleep per day.
Why would the birds adopt this fascinating sleep cycle The need to sleep briefly could simply be a consequence of living in a noisy group where sleep is constantly interrupted. The constant guard also help keep the nests safe from the brown skua bird, which feeds on penguin eggs and chicks. Having only seconds of sleep at a time would allow the birds to react to any possible dangers.
What does the underlined word “weird” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Inspiring. B．Strange. C．Worrying. D．Meaningful.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了帽带企鹅的特殊的睡眠模式，这种睡眠模式可以让企鹅一直介于清醒和睡眠之间的状态，让它们能够持续保持对外界的警觉。
词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“Incredibly, our experiments prove that this strange sleep cycle seems to do the birds no obvious harm.(令人难以置信的是，我们的实验证明，这种奇怪的睡眠周期似乎对鸟类没有明显的伤害。)”以及“第三段“but the extent of their sleeping was a surprise(但他们的睡眠程度令人惊讶)”“What is really weird is that the penguin can sustain this in- between wake and sleep state constantly(真正weird的是，企鹅可以持续保持这种介于清醒和睡眠之间的状态)”可知，企鹅可以持续保持这种介于清醒和睡眠之间的状态是奇怪的，所以weird的意思与“奇怪的”意义相近。故选B。
（24-25高三上·云南昆明·阶段练习）We’ve all encountered that person who comes back from the gym or a run seemingly high on life. Scientists say that even a single exercise period can alter your neurochemistry in ways that create feelings of hope, calm, connection, and a generally better mood. However, some people feel worn out after a workout. “It’s normal not to find exercise rewarding,” said Daniel Lieberman, a scientist at Harvard University. “There’s nothing wrong with you.”
Recent discoveries reveal that exercise produces a complex cocktail of “feel-good” chemicals, not just endorphins. Key players include endocannabinoids, which create a rush of excitement, dopamine, which creates a sense of reward, serotonin, which helps you feel focused and calm, and oxytocin, which enhances social connections.
The body likely evolved to respond to physical activity to help early humans endure hours of hunting and gathering. The first 20 to 30 minutes of exercise often feel challenging because it takes about that long for the endocannabinoid system to lift your mood. Consistent exercise over about three weeks helps develop a strong dopamine reward system, making exercise more rewarding over time.
Exercising with friends or in groups can provide an additional oxytocin boost, enhancing social connections. All types of exercise, including aerobic, resistance, and mindfulness practices like yoga, release mood- enhancing chemicals. It’s beneficial to find activities you enjoy or at least don’t hate to ensure consistent engagement.
To optimize your exercise routine, experiment with different types of activities until you find one you love, and track your mood and enjoyment to guide your choices.
1．What does the phrase “high on life” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．Exploring something novel. B．Experiencing overall happiness.
C．Achieving a new perspective. D．Cultivating a sense of gratitude.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要探讨了锻炼对于情绪的影响，解释了锻炼后产生愉悦感的科学依据，同时提到了不同人对于锻炼后的反应差异，并建议找到自己喜欢的活动来维持长期的锻炼习惯。
词义猜测题。根据第一段划线词上文“We’ve all encountered that person who comes back from the gym or a run seemingly(我们都遇到过那种从健身房或跑步回来似乎……的人)”以及下文“Scientists say that even a single exercise period can alter your neurochemistry in ways that create feelings of hope, calm, connection, and a generally better mood（科学家们说，即使是一次锻炼也能改变你的神经化学，从而产生希望、平静、联系和总体上更好的心情的感觉。）”可知，从健身房或跑步回来的人有产生希望、平静、联系和总体上更好的心情的感觉，可推理出“high on life”在此处指的是体验到的整体幸福感。故选B项。
（24-25高三上·山西阳泉·阶段练习）There are many ways to be healthy in the modern era due to the innovations in medicine and fitness. Working out, eating clean, and taking our vitamins and supplements are all great ways to be healthy. Healthy distancing is another way to remove toxins (毒素) from our minds and bodies.
A few years ago, the world came to a stop from a pandemic (大流行病), and the term social distance came about to be. Similarly, based on a common principle, we sometimes have to distance ourselves from what can be a mind virus that is more sophisticated than any known biological disease. It’s completely OK to give ourselves space from those who don’t mean well to us. Misery is infectious and weakens our immune system to become bitter.
Usually, due to our internal defense mechanisms and instinctual reactions, we are alerted if a situation or person is not suitable for our well-being in a positive, self-preserving manner. If a relative or a friend is being harmful in their actions, the proper way to handle the form of abuse is to separate ourselves from the situation.
Verify your self-worth in this world. Hang around more positive and productive people. We are the company we keep around. That is not an outdated saying. The company we keep close to reflects aspects of how we see ourselves. Our company reveals how far off or how close we are to the good andbad of this world.
Learn to be OK with alone time, but don’t overdo it. It’s easy to get lost in the dense forest of seclusion (隔绝；隐居). Alone time is needed, but so many mental llnesses can come from remaining atracted to and separated from people. Depression, anger problems, paranoia, and a laundry list of self-inflicted injuries from the addiction of idolizing ourselves alone.
Healthy distancing isn’t cutting someone off forever but making a mature decision to make sure our peace and happiness are solid. Healthy distancing maintains a balance of a stable mind, body, and spirit.
What does the underlined word “sophisticated” mean in paragraph 2
A．Complicated. B．Sensitive. C．Intelligent. D．Delicate.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了保持健康的方法，除了锻炼、饮食和补充维生素之外，还提到了健康疏远的概念，即在心理和情绪上保持距离，以远离对我们不利的人和事。
词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“we sometimes have to distance ourselves from what can be a mind virus that is more sophisticated than any known biological disease.”（我们有时不得不疏远那些可能比任何已知的生物疾病都要更sophisticated的心灵病毒。）可知，句中将对我们不利的人或事比作“mind virus(心灵病毒)”，并将其与“biological disease(生物疾病)”进行了类比，结合选项，“心灵病毒”比任何已知的“生物疾病”都要“更复杂”，所以我们也要与其保持距离。划线词sophisticated在此处的意思是“复杂的”。故选A项。
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