【高考押题卷】2025年高考英语二轮复习提高卷 议论文阅读理解（含答案与解析）

2025年高考英语二轮复习提高卷 议论文阅读理解
一．阅读理解（共20小题）
1．（2025 南京模拟） There's an intrinsic （固有的） desire amongst most people to explore our planet.There's this sense in modern society that somehow we will find a better existence or we'll find happiness by going on holiday.I think we've almost been conditioned to become tourists，to the extent that a lot of people engage in tourism without actually considering why they're doing so.
There are plenty of people who will go to the same place every year，because they're comfortable and familiar with it.People are experiencing less and less the places they are at.They might be there in body，but not necessarily in mind，because a lot of people are constantly thinking： "How am I going to present myself to my social media group back home through my posts on Facebook or Instagram？"
But this is just one side of the problem.On the other side，our travel has taken a toll on the environment.It is reported that the carbon emissions from air travel accounted for 2.5% of global emissions in 2019，and this figure may triple （增至三倍） by 2050.
I admit that there has been a considerable increase in people's awareness about the environment.And some people say that this can eventually lead to a shift in our behavior as tourists.However，I can't share their optimism.A lot of research has been done into the extent to which tourists are willing to adapt their behavior.And even those people who regularly consume or behave in an environmentally friendly fashion actually temporarily forget their environmental commitments，and behave like normal tourists.They do suffer some kind of eco﹣guilt，but nevertheless they continue to travel，and they continue to fly.
I'm old enough to remember when tourism was just the summer holiday，and you would look forward to those two weeks a year when you would go on holiday.It was special and meaningful，but nowadays it is so easy to travel.Travel is now seen as a right，not as a privilege.However，to some extent，I hope there will be a significant rise in the cost of travel，or at least in air travel.In my opinion，only in this way can people realize the value of travel experience and really enjoy it.Also，only in this way can many problems arising with the development of tourism be properly solved.
（1）What is the problem with most tourists according to the author？ 　 　
A.They don't care about our planet at all.
B.They post too many photos on social media.
C.They can hardly find the right place to explore.
D.They fail to have a meaningful traveling experience.
（2）What does the underlined part "taken a toll on" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？ 　 　
A.Improved.
B.Damaged.
C.Saved.
D.Shaped.
（3）What can we learn from Paragraph 4？ 　 　
A.Tourists can hardly be affected by environmental awareness.
B.Tourists are unaware of the effect of their behavior.
C.Tourists' environmental awareness has been increased.
D.Tourists find it hard to travel without harming the environment.
（4）Why does the author hope airline tickets will be more expensive？ 　 　
A.To limit the development of tourism.
B.To create a sense of equality in society.
C.To help people value their traveling experience.
D.To make people less excited about travelling.
2．（2025 江西一模） The telephone has been used for over 100 years，allowing us to chat with our friends happily while we're doing dishes.But there are many young people for whom the idea of answering a phone call is like being trapped underwater.If the only way to survive that imaginary situation were to answer the ringing phone，they might give up.
Many never answer such a call for fear of the unknown.Some understandably don't answer the phone because some calls are unnecessarily time﹣consuming and the information can better be communicated through text or email，and sometimes people who enjoy talking on the phone tend to use it as a platform for awkwardly drawn﹣out and too personal conversations.
This fear goes beyond all that，and many are afraid even if the incoming phone call is totally innocent.A recent survey has found that most young people show anxiety before making a phone call.What is going on here？
When talking on the phone，a person typically has to respond live and may not be mentally prepared enough to put a carefully﹣worded response together，a prospect which is even more difficult when talking to someone you don't know.In young people's world filled with their preferred emails and instant messages，a phone call feels like an arrow shooting through the boundary and buffer （缓冲） such forms of communication normally afford them.
Many think phone calls should be made for urgent and serious issues，but I'd argue that line of thinking is complicated in nature.Those kinds of emergency calls are rare，and when you think that's what phone calls should be made for，you tend to see them all that way.But the phone call，properly made and timed，is meant to negotiate that line when other options are unavailable，and provides a different kind of closeness and familiarity.
So if the phone starts ringing in front of you，try picking it up，which will give you strength to deal with other scary unknowns.Besides，you can always respond with one pleasure；hanging up.
（1）What is the imaginary situation in paragraph 1 intended to show？ 　 　
A.Pleasure from interacting with others on the phone.
B.Young people's unwillingness to answer the phone.
C.The terrible consequence of answering a phone call.
D.The reason why young people advocate phone calls.
（2）Why do young people prefer the use of emails according to the text？ 　 　
A.It doesn't require live responses.
B.It can boost their critical thinking.
C.It better reveals their true emotions.
D.It is able to break many boundaries.
（3）Which of the following shows the author's opinion on phone calls？ 　 　
A.They are likely to be prior to other options.
B.They had better be avoided among strangers.
C.They should always be a signal of serious issues.
D.They are not necessarily reserved for emergencies.
（4）Which of the following is the best title for the text？ 　 　
A.Should Young People Give Up Their Phones？
B.Are Young People Ready to Make a Phone Call？
C.Why Are Young People Frightened of Phone Calls？
D.How Can Young People Overcome Phone Anxiety？
3．（2025 张家界模拟） ON HOLIDAY，MANY will find themselves in places where they do not speak the language.Once upon a time，they might have carried a phrasebook.The rise of English has made that less necessary.But most people—at least seven of the world's eight billion—still do not speak English.That leaves options like gestures，a willingness to be surprised by what arrives at dinner—or，increasingly，technology.
More and more people are using simple，free tools.With translation apps，you talk into a phone and a spoken translation is heard moments later；the apps can also listen for another language and produce a translation in yours.
You may still get a surprise or two.Google Translate may be the best﹣known name in machine translation，but it often makes mistakes.Take"my wife is gluten （麸质）﹣free"，the kind of thing you might say at a restaurant abroad.In French or Italian，Google Translate translates this into"my wife is without gluten"—true to the words rather than the meaning.
The best tool may not be a translation app at all.Though not marketed for the purpose，ChatGPT，which produces texts according to users' prompts（提示词），is multilingual.
Some are concerned that apps are turning language acquisition into a declining pursuit.Douglas Hofstadter，a writer，has argued that something profound will vanish when people talk through machines.He describes giving a speech in broken Mandarin，which required efforts but offered a sense of accomplishment at last.Who would boast of （吹嘘） taking a helicopter to the top of Mount Everest？
Others are less worried.Most people do not have the kind of sustained contact with a foreign culture that requires them to put in the work to become fluent.On their holiday，they just want a beer and the spaghetti without incident.
But a focus on the learner alone may miss the fundamentally social nature of language.When you try to ask directions in broken Japanese，you are making direct contact with someone.And when you speak a language well enough to tell a story fluently，it is more profound still.The best relationships probably do not require a medium.
（1）What may happen for a person without any knowledge of English travelling in UK？ 　 　
A.What he orders may not be what he wants.
B.He may get the 'my wife is gluten﹣free' dish.
C.He may get lost easily in some tourist attraction.
D.AI will help him out without any fail.
（2）What does author think of GPT？ 　 　
A.We must believe in it.
B.It lacks translation ability.
C.It is a multi﹣functional tool.
D.It is a professional translation app.
（3）Which idea may Hofstadter agree with？ 　 　
A.We should use resources available to get over difficulties.
B.We should live by the sweat of our brow.
C.We should enjoy the benefits brought by the modern technology.
D.We should avoid taking a helicopter.
（4）What is the author's attitude toward using AI to learn foreign languages？ 　 　
A.negative.
B.approving.
C.supportive.
D.cautious.
4．（2025 景德镇二模） Since the industrial revolution，there have been concerns that new machines would replace human jobs.Today，this fear is becoming a reality as robots and artificial intelligence（AI） are advancing into various job sectors.
According to a March 2023 Goldman Sachs report，AI could do a quarter of all the work currently done by humans.In the EU and US alone，300 million jobs might be at risk due to automation.Author Martin Ford warns that this shift could be systematic，affecting many people in the meantime with potential widespread economic applications.
However，not all hope is lost.There remain areas where human qualities，such as emotional intelligence and creative thinking，are indispensable.Jobs in three categories are likely to be more secure against AI：
1.Truly creative roles，especially those in science，medicine，law，and business strategy.While some creative fields like graphic design may be vulnerable to AI，others that involve coming up with novel ideas will still need humans.
2.Positions requiring complicated interpersonal skills，including nursing，consulting，and investigative journalism.These jobs demand a deep understanding of human relationships，which AI cannot easily copy.
3.Occupations needing mobility，proficiency，and problem﹣solving skill in unpredictable environments，such as trade jobs.Electricians，plumbers，and welders（焊工） face situations that constantly change，making these roles challenging for automation.
Ford emphasizes that neither advanced education nor high﹣income positions guarantee safety from AI.White﹣collar workers，who often write reports or analyze data，may find their jobs more threatened by AI than less educated workers in physically demanding roles，like cleaning hotel rooms，which are harder to automate.
In conclusion，seeking employment in dynamic environments that involve unpredictable tasks can help safeguard against job loss to AI，at least for now.For students preparing for their future careers，it's wise to consider fields that emphasize creativity，human interaction，and adaptability in complex settings.
（1）What can we learn from the report in paragraph2？ 　 　
A.A significant number of jobs may be affected by AI.
B.Automation will create more jobs than it removes.
C.The effect of AI on employment will be mild.
D.Only low﹣skill jobs will be replaced by artificial intelligence.
（2）Which of the following jobs is considered more secure against AI replacement？ 　 　
A.Graphic design.
B.Data analysis.
C.Report writing.
D.Investigative journalism.
（3）What does Martin Ford stress about the impact of AI on employment？ 　 　
A.It will not affect the high﹣paying jobs.
B.It could primarily replace uneducated workers.
C.It could pose a less threat to the physically demanding jobs.
D.It will probably not influence white﹣collar jobs.
（4）What suggestion does the passage provide for the students regarding the future career？ 　 　
A.To focus on careers that require routine and predictable tasks.
B.To seek employment only within dynamic and rapidly changing industries.
C.To consider occupations that highlight innovation，communication and adaptability.
D.To avoid any jobs that could potentially be affected by automation.
5．（2025 乌鲁木齐一模）
Shared Development
Connectivity is a priority in the BRI（the Belt and Road Initiative）.Over the past decade，under
the BRI connectivity framework，the following infrastructure projects have helped participating
countries realize their dream of shared prosperity.
74，000 trips China﹣Europe Railway Express The China﹣Europe Railway Express has now reached more than 200 cities in 25 European countries，comprising 86 routes passing through the main regions of the Eurasian hinterland at an average speed of 120 kilometers per hour. By the end of June，2023，the cumulative volume of the China﹣Europe Railway Express had exceeded 74，000 trips，transporting nearly 7 million TEUs（集装箱） and over 50，000 types of goods in 53 categories.
20.79 m passenger trips China﹣Laos Railway The railway is an electrified railway directly connecting Kunming City in China's Yunnan Province with Vientiane，capital of Laos.The railway officially opened for business on December 3rd，2021.On April 13th，2023，the railway started cross﹣border passenger services.By August 1st，2023，the railway had recorded a total of 20.79 million passenger trips and carried 25.22 million tons of cargo.
2% to Kenya's economic growth Mombasa﹣Nairobi Railway As from August 31st，2023，the railway in Kenya is operating an average of six passenger trains per day；a total of million passengers have been carried and the average occupancy rate is above 95 percent；an average of 17 freight（货运） trains operate daily，and a total of 28 million tons of goods have been transported. According to the Kenyan government's estimates，the railway has added 2 percent to Kenya's economic growth.
7.43 m tons of goods Addis Ababa﹣Djibouti Railway The railway in Ethiopia has delivered a total of 7.43 million tons of goods and nearly 53，000 passenger trips over the past five years.Total transportation revenue has maintained an average annual growth rate of more than 35 percent.
（1）Which railway project has the largest number of passenger trips？ 　 　
A.China﹣Europe Railway Express.
B.China﹣Laos Railway.
C.Mombasa﹣Nairobi Railway.
D.Addis Ababa﹣Djibouti Railway.
（2）How many routes does China﹣Europe Railway Express comprise？ 　 　
A.25.
B.53.
C.86.
D.200.
（3）What can be learned about Mombasa﹣Nairobi Railway？ 　 　
A.It took 6 years to be built.
B.It links China and Ethiopia.
C.It contributes to Kenya's economy.
D.It runs more passenger trains than freight trains.
6．（2025 重庆模拟） If you could work from any location in the world，where would you go？Picture filling in a spreadsheet on a sandy Caribbean island，or maybe a little rooftop cafe in Rome where you can sip great coffee while editing a social media video.More and more countries are offering digital nomad（游民） visas and therefore the chance to work remotely，from wherever you'd like to.
This trend is growing，with a 2023 report indicating 11% of US workers identifying as digital nomads，a figure projected to rise by over 20 million in five years.Initially，digital nomads were mostly freelancers like social media managers or software developers，but now even traditional professionals like accountants and lawyers are embracing this lifestyle.But what is the life of a digital nomad really like？
Rowena Hennigan，who writes for Harvard Business Review，is a digital nomad along with her family.They have a"home base" in Spain but frequently go away for workcations that can last from weeks to months.She says，"compared to a traditional model of raising children，remote working has allowed my family to move away from that kind of intensity，and this way，we all get to move at a more sustainable and healthy pace".Plus，her family are regularly exposed to new cultures，languages and natural beauty.
However，it doesn't work for everyone.Francesca Specter，a writer for The Guardian，decided to country﹣hop and her"office" included beaches，cafes and coworking spaces.But along with struggling to find reliable wi﹣fi and fighting terrible loneliness，she wrote that she felt envious as she cooled her overheating laptop in the shade while holidaymakers relaxed by the pool.She said，"I was firefighting dull concerns，such as missing luggage or sleep loss after an overnight flight delay."
So，it's not for everyone，but if you ever feel like escaping the rat﹣race，why not give it a go？
（1）What is the advantage of being a digital nomad according to the text？　 　
A.A higher income.
B.A better work﹣life balance.
C.A flexible work location.
D.A faster career promotion.
（2）Who was probably a digital nomad originally？　 　
A.A blogger.
B.A lawyer.
C.An athlete.
D.An accountant.
（3）What does the word"workcations" in paragraph 3 probably mean？　 　
A.Changing jobs frequently.
B.Working while on vacation.
C.Touring in different countries.
D.Taking breaks between jobs.
（4）What is the author's attitude towards digital nomads？　 　
A.Oppositive.
B.Supportive.
C.Dismissive.
D.Indifferent.
7．（2025 重庆模拟） It is Nobel Prize week，the one week every year when people from all corners of the globe celebrate science.It is also the one week when science is guaranteed some prime headline space on mainstream news outlets.And yet the science Nobels （in medicine，physics，and chemistry） present an outdated view of science.
The problem starts with the number of prize﹣winners selected every year.The rules governing the Nobel Prize limit it to just three winners in each category.This means that for every achievement that is awarded a Nobel，the vast majority of contributing scientists end up being ignored.
As a matter of fact，science has never been an individual task.Isaac Newton stood on the"shoulders of giants"，Neil Armstrong's "one small step" was a dream realized by hundreds of thousands of engineers and scientists.Science is，and always has been，a repeated process where individuals draw on discoveries made by others to gradually expand the boundaries of human knowledge.
To make matters worse，typical of the Nobel Prizes，none of the winners was a first author on any of the publications cited by the prize announcements.The first author of a scientific paper is typically the person who did the laboratory work，usually a graduate student or young post﹣doctoral researcher.It is precisely these early﹣career researchers who are in greater need of the Nobel Prize money than their generally tenured （终身的） mentors.
More fundamentally，awarding the prize to only three scientists spreads a vision of science as an individual enterprise.By ensuring that graduate students are not given due recognition，the prizes reinforce the mistaken image of a scientist as an old white man in a lab coat.This can only increase gender and racial inequalities in science，especially further along in an academic career.
Any one of the these reasons is sufficient to reform the Nobel Prizes.Here is one idea：award the Nobel Prizes not to researchers but for discoveries；donate the prize money to an international science fund to promote further exploration in each year's prize﹣winning fields of research.A science﹣oriented Nobel rather than a scientist﹣oriented one would educate the public in the most important scientific developments and ，in turn stimulate new scientific progress.
（1）Which of the following can NOT account for the author's attitude towards the science Nobels？　 　
A.The limited number of winners in each category.
B.The ignorance of the role of first authors.
C.The traditional image of the winners.
D.The small amount of prize money awarded.
（2）The examples applied in paragraph 3 are meant to indicate that 　 　.
A.there no boundary to knowledge.
B.science show team﹣work spirit.
C.it's not easy to win a science Nobel.
D.the science Nobels are not authoritative.
（3）According the passage，the problem with how the science Nobels are awarded most probably 　 　.
A.damages the world economy.
B.worsens academic dishonesty.
C.strengthens the stereotypes in science.
D.increases educational inequality.
（4）According to the author，which of the following is the best way to use the Nobel Prize money？　 　
A.It should be donated back to the Nobel Foundation.
B.It should go to the first authors of the research papers.
C.It should fund future research in a given field.
D.It should be split among the scientists involved.
8．（2025 广东模拟） Possessing a considerable amount of familiarity with Toastmasters，an association dedicated to assisting individuals in surmounting the trepidation associated with public oratory，I became a member several years in the past，harboring aspirations of enhancing my own capabilities in addressing an audience.Subsequent to the delivery of one of my discourses，the remarks I garnered were rather severe.Irrespective of whether they were intended to be beneficial or not，the criticism was challenging to accept，and I couldn't help but feel a sense of emotional distress.
During my tenure with Toastmasters，I gleaned a multitude of insights，one of which pertained to the significance of efficacious feedback.For adults，embracing the critiques of others is a formidable task，even when such critiques are proffered with the best of intentions.Consequently，it is only logical to anticipate that children will encounter similar difficulties in this regard.However，the feedback that our progeny receive from educators and parental figures is instrumental in their overall growth and maturation.Thus，as parents，it is incumbent upon us to master the art of delivering feedback in a manner that is both effective and constructive，and we must also endeavor to educate our children on how to receive such feedback with an open mind and sagacious discernment.
The manner in which parents convey their feedback is of equal import to the precise terminology employed.It is entirely feasible to have the most altruistic of intentions，yet if the feedback is communicated ineptly，it can prove to be detrimental rather than advantageous.
Establishing a domestic environment that is both welcoming and secure for the reception and assimilation of feedback is of paramount importance.Particularly within the dynamic between a child and their parent，the feedback exchanged should be salutary，edifying，and consistent.
The choice of words utilized is equally significant.In an article published in The New York Times，authored by Dr.Adam Grant，an organizational psychologist affiliated with the Wharton School，he posits that employing nouns as opposed to verbs when encouraging children is "22 to 29 percent more effective." However，when dispensing negative feedback，it is generally more advantageous to utilize verbs.
The feedback provided by a parent serves as the foundational framework that shapes how a child will subsequently manage their internal dialogue.To illustrate，consider a conversation you might engage in with your child regarding their aspirations.Your feedback has the potential not only to prompt them to concentrate on their current position but also to reflect upon the progress they have made thus far.This type of feedback can act as a catalyst，spur them forward to achieve their ultimate objectives.
（1）Why does the author mention his experience with Toastmasters？ 　 　
A.To tell us what is good feedback.
B.To tell us to join Toastmasters.
C.To show the main function of feedback.
D.To show the necessity of proper feedback.
（2）Which of the following feedback is effective according to Dr.Adam Grant？ 　 　
①You're a big helper.
②You're a poor math learner.
③You've been helpful this afternoon.
④You didn't do well on this math test.
A. ①②
B. ①④
C. ②③
D. ③④
（3）What does the underlined word "spur" in the last paragraph mean？ 　 　
A.Limit.
B.Monitor.
C.Persuade.
D.Inspire.
（4）Which can be the best title for the passage？ 　 　
A.The way to respond to feedback
B.The value of accepting feedback
C.How to give effective feedback
D.How to become a better speaker
9．（2024 黑龙江模拟） I was talking to a friend about plans for her preschooler Cathy.Their home language is English，but my friend's father is French，and I wondered if she would let Cathy attend the local French immersion（沉浸式）kindergarten.
She surprised me by saying that her dad advised against doing that，saying，"You have a very bright little girl who's curious about everything.French is only one subject.You don't need to make it the center of her education for the important early years of school."
Yes，there are many benefits of speaking more than one language，but that doesn't mean it's always a good idea to make your kindergartener receive an immersion program.
If you look up "second language learning"，you'll see much about the advantages of being bilingual （双语的），mostly written to advertise language schools and maps.But if you dig deeper，you'll have trouble finding solid research into the advantages of second language learning，other than in older age groups where it does have strong cognitive（认知的）benefits.
My clinical experience with kids is consistent with my friend's father's observation and with th finding of the British Academy that second language learning can be great for kids，but isn't always.I depends on a lot of complex factors.
For some young children，immersion classes in French or other languages can make school more interesting，enriching their lives and enlarging their sense of the world.Children who enter school with strong first language and mathematical skills can enjoy learning another language，finding new ways of understanding and thinking about what they have already known.
For others，these programs can be curiosity﹣crushing.I've worked with many very smart young kids who are deeply frustrated at school because their scientific，technological，or mathematical interests far outperform their ability to discuss their enthusiasm in a new language.
When looking for a school for your preschooler，consider their individual learning needs，strengths and challenges，and look for what you think might be the best match.
（1）Why did Cathy's grandpa oppose her attending the local French immersion kindergarten？ 　 　
A.It might hold back Cathy's curiosity.
B.Cathy was too small to learn well.
C.It might affect Cathy's friendship.
D.Cathy had no gift for languages.
（2）What does the research reveal about seniors' learning a second language？ 　 　
A.It's challenging.
B.It's beneficial.
C.It's controversial.
D.It's energy﹣consuming.
（3）What may the author advise parents to do when choosing a kindergarten？ 　 　
A.Select the school closest to their home.
B.Make sure the teachers are native speakers.
C.Consider their children's learning styles and needs.
D.Focus on the quality of schools' language immersion programs.
（4）What is the text mainly about？ 　 　
A.The benefits of early bilingual learning.
B.The suitable age to start learning a second language.
C.Best ways to prepare kids for language immersion programs.
D."My"reflections on immersing preschools in foreign language programs.
10．（2024 吉林模拟） Anyone who has left that spark of joy when a favourite song comes on the radio at just the right moment —or wept along with a singer who is expressing heartache —will understand the emotional resonance （共鸣） of music.But now，a growing body of scientific evidence is actually demonstrating that music can be medicine，too.
In a review of 400 research papers looking into the neurochemistry of music，Daniel Levitin，a psychologist and neuroscientist in Montreal，found that playing and listening to music had clear mental and physical health benefits.
One 2007 study from a team of Spanish researchers found that listening to music before surgery had the same effect in reducing pre﹣operative anxiety as taking diazepam （安定） —an important finding，as anxiety before a major surgery can affect post﹣operative pain and recovery time.Another Spanish study，conducted in 2018，found that patients participating in a music﹣therapy （疗法） programme experienced significant decreases in tiredness，anxiety and breathing difficulties，as well as an increase in feelings of well﹣being.
The Centre for Music and Medicine in Baltimor is taking music into the "precision medicine" （精准医疗） field.The Center is the brainchild of Dr Alexander Pantelyat，who specialises in movement disorders like Parkinson's.Applying this kind of treatment to movement disorders is relatively new；previously，it was mainly the field of cancer therapies.Pantelyat explains， "Amazingly there is an understanding in the field of music medicine that there can be tailored interventions using music that a person actually likes，that speaks to them culturally，personally or autobiographically."
Kerry Devlin，the Centre's senior music therapist，says there can be folks experiencing intensive symptoms，like a decline in their ability to verbally communicate.Music，she notes，can sometimes help such patients find ways to respond again. "I've had the honour of making music with people and all of a sudden they're coming up with new words.It turns into this beautiful unexpected moment.It's a powerful thing to witness someone find themselves again for a moment，and a song is the vehicle for that shift."
（1）What can be learnt about music from paragraph 1？ 　 　
A.It merely brings happiness to people.
B.It can indeed serve as a form of therapy.
C.It is mainly used for entertainment purposes.
D.Its emotional resonance isn't supported scientifically.
（2）How does listening to music affect patients according to researchers？ 　 　
A.They can soon recover as well as before.
B.They don't need to take medicine before an operation.
C.They feel less energetic，anxious and breathless.
D.They have their worry greatly reduced before an operation.
（3）What is special about music therapy according to Pantelyat？ 　 　
A.It is a brand new therapy method.
B.It can be flexibly personalized.
C.It applies to movement disorders all along.
D.It plays a main role in cancer treatment.
（4）What can be inferred from Kerry Devlin's words？ 　 　
A.Everyone can benefit from music.
B.The music moment is powerful.
C.Music may help improve the weakened speech.
D.Songs can guarantee the speech recovery.
11．（2024 泉州模拟） No matter how your 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？
Joe 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 tears 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.
（1）What may be affected most by AI？ 　 　
A.Managing human resources.
B.Reporting taxes.
C.Making decisions.
D.Releasing new products.
（2）What might Apfelbaum and Monson agree with？ 　 　
A.We can't stop AI controlling our life.
B.We needn't overestimate AI's impact.
C.Adopting AI makes humans lazy.
D.Employing AI in life is effortless.
（3）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.
（4）What is the function of the last paragraph？ 　 　
A.To discuss ways to get relevant to AI.
B.To explore human emotions AI affects.
C.To present arguments AI has caused.
D.To exhibit AI's creativity in workplaces.
12．（2024 桃城区校级模拟） Before the Internet age，critical thinking was the most important skill of people.But in the digital age，according to Anastasia Kozyreva，a famous psychologist，a more important skill is critical ugnoring.
As researchers point out，we live in an attention economy where content producers on the Internet compete for our attention.They attract us with many eye﹣catching stories while providing little useful information，so they can expose us to profit﹣generating advertisements.Therefore，we are not customers but products，and each link we click is a sale of our time and attention.To protect ourselves from this，Kozyreva advocates（提倡） for learning the skill of critical ignoring，in which readers can control their information environment to reduce exposure to raise information.
According to Kozyreva，critical ignoring includes three strategies.The first is to design our environments，which includes removing low﹣quality yet hard﹣to﹣resist（难以抵制的） information from around.Successful dieters need to keep unhealthy food out of their homes.Similarly，we need to set up a digital environment where attention﹣grabbing items are kept out of sight.Like dieting，if one tries to depend on willpower not to click eye﹣catching "news""，he'll surely fail.So，it's better to keep them out of sight at first!
The next is to evaluate the reliability（可靠性） of information，whose purpose is to protect you from false information.It can be realized by checking the source in the mainstream，news agencies，which are trustworthy.
The last is："never feed the trolls."Trolls are some people who spread false information online to cause harm.Do not correct them，because they do not care about whether the information is correct.Annoying others is their goal.So，never respond to their bad behaviour with our attention.
By using the above critical ignoring skills，we can make the most of the Internet while avoiding falling victim（受害者） to those who try to control our attention，time，and minds.
（1）What can we learn about the attention economy from paragraph 2？ 　 　
A.It offers more information.
B.It features depressing stories.
C.It saves time for Internet users.
D.It seeks profits from each click.
（2）Why does the author mention dieters in paragraph 3？ 　 　
A.To discuss the quality of information.
B.To prove the benefits of healthy food.
C.To show the importance of environments.
D.To explain the effectiveness of willpower.
（3）What should we do to deal with Internet trolls according to the text？ 　 　
A.Review their intention.
B.Turn a deaf ear to them.
C.Correct their behaviour.
D.Send hard facts to them.
（4）What is the text mainly about？ 　 　
A.Reasons for critical thinking in the attention economy.
B.Practising the skills of critical ignoring in the digital age.
C.Maximizing（使最大化） the benefits of critical ignoring on the Internet.
D.Strategies of giving up critical thinking for Internet users.
13．（2024 韶关模拟） The field of anti﹣ageing medicine has exploded in recent years due to discoveries about the fundamental biology of ageing which are translated into experimental therapies （疗法） .The latest fountain of youth to pour from the lab comes in the form of vaccines （疫苗） against age﹣related conditions—cancer，heart disease，dementia and more.The first of these could be available by the end of the decade.All﹣purpose anti﹣ageing injections are also in development.
The upsides of such vaccines are clear.Anything that limits the impact of age﹣related conditions on people who live into old age—not to mention on the loved ones who often end up caring for them—has to be welcomed.They also promise to lessen effect on the increasingly societal and economic costs of these diseases.
But as with all anti﹣ageing interventions，there are potential downsides too.If millions of people live significantly longer，we risk a population explosion on a planet whose resources are already overstretched.If the vaccines merely delay the beginning of age﹣related conditions，they will only postpone the burden on people and society.And as Nobel prizewinner Venki Ramakrishnan told us earlier this year.a long﹣lived society is likely to be an unmoving one.These are familiar fears.The common answer is that the goal is increased healthspan.That means people living for longer，free from the diseases of old age，then suddenly declining and dying.
We won't know the﹣outcome until：the therapies have been widely used，at which point it will be too late to put the genie back in the bottle.But there is really no turning back anyway.If vaccines and other anti﹣ageing therapies work and are affordable，they will be used.Besides，nobody would argue that innovations like antibiotics，vaccines and advanced diagnostics were a bad idea even though they marked the beginning of our era of age﹣related diseases.Similarly，we shouldn't fear life﹣saving medical advances on the basis of unintended consequences.If we can make lies longer and less painful，the downsides are a price worth paying.
（1）Why is the field of anti﹣ageing medicine growing rapidly？ 　 　
A.The biology of ageing is better applied.
B.The trend of healthy lifestyle is rising.
C.The demand for longer life is increasing.
D.The number of elderly is rising globally.
（2）How do anti﹣ageing vaccines benefit society？ 　 　
A.By increasing the workforce.
B.By curing people of diseases.
C.By boosting economic growth.
D.By reducing healthcare expense.
（3）What does the underlined phrase "put the genie back in the bottle" mean？ 　 　
A.To stop the process of ageing.
B.To erase the impact of the therapies.
C.To create a new medical breakthrough.
D.To delay the development of technology.
（4）What is the best title for this article？ 　 　
A.Can Anti﹣Ageing Medicine Really Work？
B.What Is the Risk of Anti﹣Ageing Medicine？
C.How to Stay Young with Anti﹣Ageing Medicine？
D.Is It Worthwhile Using Anti﹣Ageing Medicine？
14．（2024 广西二模） On Monday，a lawsuit （诉讼） in the US got huge headlines around the world.It deals with a truly 21st century issue—whether human genes （基因） may be patented.
Myriad Genetics，a biotechnology company，discovered two genes —BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 —that are highly related to breast cancer.Myriad patented its discoveries and a group of researchers challenged that the patent was illegal.
The US patent law protects the temporary economic rewards inventors get from their inventions.But it also says a product of nature or a law of nature can't be patented.For example，Einstein couldn't patent on his discovery of E＝mc2.
And until relatively recently，many of the medical researchers voluntarily gave up patents on their inventions.When Dr.Jonas Salk，the inventor of the polio vaccine （小儿麻痹症疫苗），was asked in 1955 whether he had a patent on the vaccine，he replied， "Could you patent the sun？"
Myriad Genetics，however，says that the genes it identified are not like the sun.It notes that there are 20，000 genes in the human body and that it has sorted through all those genes and found the two that are closely related to breast cancer.
Not so，say those challenging the patent.Human genes are products of nature.They are just a part of the human body. "All Myriad does is take the part out of the body，" says the challengers' lawyer，Christopher Hansen. "Can the person who first takes the heart out of the body patent on hearts？"
Rochelle Dreyfuss，a patent expert who is not associated with this case，is a little more down to earth. "At some level it is about money，" he says， "because medicine doesn't happen for free.The patent system is very important to encourage companies to spend more money on scientific research and development."
Then how do other countries handle this tricky situation？Most countries approve patents on genes，but they also allow other scientists to use the genes freely to do research and develop new medicines and testing methods.
（1）Which of the following can be patented according to the US patent law？ 　 　
A.The law of gravity force.
B.A unique orbit found in space.
C.A new medicine based on BRCA 1.
D.The basic working principle of planes.
（2）What is Christopher Hansen's argument against the patent？ 　 　
A.A product of nature can't be patented.
B.Public interests should be put before profits.
C.It is unacceptable to the other countries in the world.
D.The connection between genes and cancers is not obvious.
（3）What does the underlined phrase "down to earth" in paragraph 7 mean？ 　 　
A.Angry.
B.Rude.
C.Smart.
D.Practical.
（4）What is the last paragraph mainly about？ 　 　
A.The consequences of the lawsuit.
B.Other countries' solution to the case.
C.The public reactions to the news.
D.Some scientists' support for the patent.
15．（2024 富平县模拟） Olympic athletes pour everything into training for the Games，routinely pushing their physical and mental bounds to the limit—and beyond—for a shot at a gold medal.Yet they are often accompanied by an emotional comedown.
Emotions are heightened by the nature of the event itself.The Olympics is a massive cultural event—a combination of global public attention，financial investment and media coverage.New international celebrities are created，and some competitors' reputations are ruined during various accusations.Athletes are under the pressure of representing their country and winning medals in front of worldwide audience."But then all of that publicity and intensity around being an Olympian falls off very quickly，"says Cogan，a lead sport psychologist.It's more about making a map of how to get to a destination.Once you get there，it's like， "Now what？"
A 2023 paper explained the identity crises athletes face as a result of overfocus on performance，leaving their non﹣sporting personalities underdeveloped.In a 2018 paper，Howells wrote that athletes with a greater"myopic （近视的）"focus are more at risk of the"blues"."It is common for top competitors to have this very high athletic identity，"says Howells."They've sacrificed every other aspect of their identity for the purpose of being an Olympian.They seem unable to realize that their actions might have negative consequences in the future."
Efforts to minimize this mindset have helped some athletes to open up more about their mental health.Experts advise Olympians to start conversations about mental health support well before the Games begin.Olympians should also discuss mental health monitoring strategies before，during and after the Games.Athletes and experts say the sporting industry has，in the last decade，been promoting better work﹣life balance outside of the game.Briana，a soccer goalkeeper，says that her team and coaches actively encourage spending quality time with families and significant others，as well as finding hobbies that feel joyful and rewarding.
（1）What mainly causes Olympic athletes' mental breakdown？ 　 　
A.A sense of loss.
B.The pressure of competition.
C.The media coverage.
D.The audience's attention.
（2）What can we know from Paragraph 3？ 　 　
A.It's common for every athlete to have high athletic identity.
B.The athletes never sacrifice every other aspect of their identity.
C.Short﹣sighted athletes are much easier to feel depressed.
D.Howells wrote a paper about the athletic identity in 2022.
（3）What might be a fundamental solution to the athletes' identity crisis？ 　 　
A.Having higher athletic identity.
B.Developing a sense of identity outside the sport.
C.Discussing their problems publicly.
D.Making greater achievements in sporting industry.
（4）In which column of a newspaper can you read the passage？ 　 　
A.Geography.
B.Education.
C.Literature.
D.Sports.
16．（2024 富平县模拟） 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.
（1）How does the writer start the passage？ 　 　
A.By making an explanation.
B.By giving examples.
C.By asking questions.
D.By listing numbers.
（2）What may be affected most by AI？ 　 　
A.Reporting taxes.
B.Managing human resources.
C.Making decisions.
D.Releasing new products.
（3）What might Apfelbaum and Monson agree with？ 　 　
A.We can't stop AI controlling our life.
B.Employing AI in life is effortless.
C.Adopting AI makes humans lazy.
D.We needn't overestimate AI's impact.
（4）What is the function of the last paragraph？ 　 　
A.To explore human emotions AI affects.
B.To discuss ways to get relevant to AI.
C.To present arguments AI has caused.
D.To exhibit AI's creativity in workplaces.
17．（2024 广东模拟） A radiant grin is a reflection of inner joy.Have you ever been in a public space and received a smile from a stranger？Perhaps you were feeling low，yet their warm and amicable expression could lift your spirits.That person's smile had the power to shift your gloomy mood.It's astonishing how such a minor action can influence your emotions so profoundly，and I can attest to this，as I'm sure many of you can.
This phenomenon isn't just a feeling；it's backed by science.What causes these positive emotions？When you smile at someone，you might feel a fleeting sense of joy.This is because your brain releases endorphins，which are like natural painkillers and can boost your self﹣esteem.Smiling is a straightforward act of kindness that can also enhance your self﹣regard.
To illustrate，consider someone attending a job interview with their head held high and a smile on their face.They are more likely to be successful.Employers often note that a candidate who avoids eye contact and hides their smile may seem untrustworthy.In contrast，a person with a genuine smile exudes confidence.Regardless of your appearance，a smile can speak volumes and convey sincerity.
I find great satisfaction in helping individuals of all ages build their self﹣esteem.Witnessing the joy and newfound confidence in my clients after our sessions is immensely rewarding.I firmly believe that a genuine，heartfelt smile can bridge gaps between people，even without words.
（1）What does the underlined word "subsided" mean in Paragraph 1？ 　 　
A.Faded.
B.Strengthened.
C.Multiplied.
D.Returned.
（2）What is the role of endorphins？ 　 　
A.They induce a sense of happiness.
B.They inspire acts of kindness.
C.They accelerate brain function.
D.They cure certain illnesses.
（3）Why might someone who doesn't smile have difficulty getting a job？ 　 　
A.They hold their head too high.
B.They look down on others.
C.They appear somewhat dishonest.
D.They are overly confident.
（4）What kind of profession might the author have？ 　 　
A.An educator.
B.A philanthropist.
C.A researcher.
D.A counselor.
18．（2023 花山区校级模拟） The Internet offers us an opportunity to know more people（without actually needing to"know them"），with very little effort.But are online friendships the same as in﹣real﹣life（IRL） friendships？
How people see online friendships and IRL friendships depends on their age.While digital immigrants（such as I）support scientist John Suler's belief that people"separate their online lives from their offline lives"，the digital natives growing with Facebook and Instagram find differences between online and offline friendships more unclear.
The Pew Research Center（PRC） finds that 57% of American teens make new friends online.But，it also finds that most "digital friendships" stay in the digital space with only 20% of teens having met an online friend in person.It seems that real﹣time friendships are considered more valuable than digital friendships even among the digital natives.Best friends meet most often at schools and homes，although online meetings come a close third.The reason why online friendships are placed below IRL friendships is the absence of physical intimacy（亲密）.
So，is the Internet bad for relationships？Obviously not.But for the net，I could have never kept in touch with or met my high school friend after a quarter of a century.But even if there is no physical separation，the digital native seems to find online interactions with real﹣life friends beneficial.83% of teen social media users believe that social media makes them feel more connected to their friends' lives.78% of online gaming teens（mostly boys）feel more connected to existing friends with whom they play games.
However，online interactions can have an adverse effect on existing relationships.68% of teen social media users report having experienced unpleasant feelings toward their friends on social media and 26% of all teens have had an argument with a friend over something that happened online or over text messages.
The Internet is undoubtedly an invaluable link between people separated by distance.But this link must be based on intimacy and familiarity and a balance of online and offline interactions will pave the way for better relationships in the world.
（1）Which of the following may digital natives agree with？ 　 　
A.Online friendships are long﹣lasting.
B.Online friendships just remain digital.
C.Online friendships clearly differ from IRL ones.
D.Online friendships are less valuable than IRL ones.
（2）What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us？ 　 　
A.Why many teens choose online friendships.
B.How real﹣life friends make online interactions.
C.The influence of online interactions on teens' lives.
D.The benefits of online interactions to IRL friendships.
（3）What does the underlined word "adverse"in paragraph 5 mean？ 　 　
A.Lasting.
B.Harmful.
C.Decisive.
D.Noticeable.
（4）What opinion does the author express in the last paragraph？ 　 　
A.The Internet is good for people's relationships.
B.Good relationships don't exist without intimacy.
C.It is good to balance online and offline communication.
D.Honesty matters to both online and offline communication.
19．（2023 青羊区校级模拟）When I mentioned to some friends that we all have accents，most of them proudly replied， "Well，I speak perfect English/Chinese/etc." But this kind of misses the point.
More often than not，what we mean when we say someone "has an accent" is that their accent is different from the local one，or that pronunciations are different from our own.But this definition of accents is limiting and could give rise to prejudice.Funnily enough，in terms of the language study，every person speaks with an accent.It is the regular differences in how we produce sounds that define our accents.Even if you don't hear it yourself，you speak with some sort of accent.In this sense，it's pointless to point out that someone"has an accent".We all do!
Every person speaks a dialect （方言），too.In the field of language study，a dialect is a version of a language that is characterized by its variations of structure，phrases and words.For instance，" You got eat or not？ "（meaning "Have you eaten？"）is an acceptable and understood question in Singapore Oral English.The fact that this expression would cause a standard American English speaker to take pause doesn't mean that Singapore Oral English is "wrong" or "ungrammatical".The sentence is well﹣formed and clearly communicative，according to native Singapore English speakers' solid system of grammar.Why should it be wrong just because it's different？
We need to move beyond a narrow conception of accents and dialects — for the benefit of everyone.
Language differences like these provide insights into people's cultural experiences and backgrounds.In a global age，the way one speaks is a distinct part of one's identity.Most people would be happy to talk about the cultures behind their speech.We'd learn more about the world we live in and make friends along the way.
（1）What does the author think of his/ her friends' response in paragraph 1？ 　 　
A．It reflects their self confidence.
B．It reflects their language levels.
C．It misses the point of communication.
D．It misses the real meaning of accents.
（2）Why does the author use the example of Singapore Oral English？ 　 　
A．To justify the use of dialects.
B．To show the diversity of dialects.
C．To correct a grammatical mistake.
D．To highlight a traditional approach.
（3）What does the author recommend us to do in the last paragraph？ 　 　
A．Learn to speak with your local dialect.
B．Seek for an official definition of accents.
C．Appreciate the value of accents and dialects.
D．Distinguish our local languages from others'.
（4）What can be a suitable title for this passage？ 　 　
A．Everyone Has an Accent
B．Accents Enhance Our Identities
C．Dialects Lead to Misunderstanding
D．Standard English Is at Risk
20．（2023 东阿县校级二模） Danone Portugal introduced a new yogurt named Juntos.For every pack of yogurt that a person bought，he would donate yogurt to a family in need.Danone had done its research.Increasingly，people say they want to buy from brands that give them a sense of purpose.Surely a yogurt that helped the needy would be appealing.But Juntos was a failure.Despite sinking millions into a marketing campaign，Danone pulled Juntos from the market only months after it was launched.Now the same product is simply marketed as a tasty yogurt.
What happened？To find the reason behind Juntos' failure，Lawrence Williams and his colleagues did an experiment where they showed people some products and asked these people to pick one option.They reminded some to focus on the "purposeful and valuable" aspect while others were told to "enjoy themselves" and focus on "delight and pleasure." They found that participants who prioritized meaning preferred the less expensive product when compared with people who put pleasure in the first place.
So why were meaning﹣seekers cheaping out？Lawrence Williams asked participants to explain their decision﹣making to find out.He learned that meaning﹣oriented people were not thinking about how the product they might buy could bring meaning to their lives.Instead，they were occupied with what else they could do with their money.
I am all for people making wise and strategic financial choices.But cheap products can create many problems.Inexpensive options often do not last as long as the higher﹣end ones.As a result，we shop more often，which is ultimately worse for our wallets.Plus，that spending pattern can do a greater damage to the environment.Thanks in part to fast fashion，people buy 60 percent more clothing today than they did 15 years ago.The fashion industry alone emits more greenhouse gases than international flights and maritime （海洋的） shipping combined.
So before you dive into your wallet for some deals，try not to fix only on what you are spending or saving.Think carefully about what you are buying，too.
（1）What is the main reason for the failure of Juntos？ 　 　
A．It ignored marketing strategies.
B．It priced itself relatively high.
C．It lacked a particularly good taste.
D．It focused on delight and pleasure.
（2）What can be inferred about meaning seekers？ 　 　
A．They frequent high﹣end stores.
B．They think products extend their lives.
C．They hesitate to make decisions.
D．They make more purchases with money.
（3）How is Paragraph 4 mainly developed？ 　 　
A．By giving some examples.
B．By listing numbers and data.
C．By explaining reasons.
D．By making some comparisons.
（4）Which is the most suitable title for the text？ 　 　
A．Innovation：a Product's Life.
B．To Buy or not to Buy.
C．Meaning seekers or Quality﹣pursuers.
D．Fast Fashion：a Hit to Your Wallet.
2025年高考英语二轮复习提高卷 议论文阅读理解
参考答案与试题解析
一．阅读理解（共20小题）
1．（2025 南京模拟） There's an intrinsic （固有的） desire amongst most people to explore our planet.There's this sense in modern society that somehow we will find a better existence or we'll find happiness by going on holiday.I think we've almost been conditioned to become tourists，to the extent that a lot of people engage in tourism without actually considering why they're doing so.
There are plenty of people who will go to the same place every year，because they're comfortable and familiar with it.People are experiencing less and less the places they are at.They might be there in body，but not necessarily in mind，because a lot of people are constantly thinking： "How am I going to present myself to my social media group back home through my posts on Facebook or Instagram？"
But this is just one side of the problem.On the other side，our travel has taken a toll on the environment.It is reported that the carbon emissions from air travel accounted for 2.5% of global emissions in 2019，and this figure may triple （增至三倍） by 2050.
I admit that there has been a considerable increase in people's awareness about the environment.And some people say that this can eventually lead to a shift in our behavior as tourists.However，I can't share their optimism.A lot of research has been done into the extent to which tourists are willing to adapt their behavior.And even those people who regularly consume or behave in an environmentally friendly fashion actually temporarily forget their environmental commitments，and behave like normal tourists.They do suffer some kind of eco﹣guilt，but nevertheless they continue to travel，and they continue to fly.
I'm old enough to remember when tourism was just the summer holiday，and you would look forward to those two weeks a year when you would go on holiday.It was special and meaningful，but nowadays it is so easy to travel.Travel is now seen as a right，not as a privilege.However，to some extent，I hope there will be a significant rise in the cost of travel，or at least in air travel.In my opinion，only in this way can people realize the value of travel experience and really enjoy it.Also，only in this way can many problems arising with the development of tourism be properly solved.
（1）What is the problem with most tourists according to the author？ 　D　
A.They don't care about our planet at all.
B.They post too many photos on social media.
C.They can hardly find the right place to explore.
D.They fail to have a meaningful traveling experience.
（2）What does the underlined part "taken a toll on" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？ 　B　
A.Improved.
B.Damaged.
C.Saved.
D.Shaped.
（3）What can we learn from Paragraph 4？ 　B　
A.Tourists can hardly be affected by environmental awareness.
B.Tourists are unaware of the effect of their behavior.
C.Tourists' environmental awareness has been increased.
D.Tourists find it hard to travel without harming the environment.
（4）Why does the author hope airline tickets will be more expensive？ 　C　
A.To limit the development of tourism.
B.To create a sense of equality in society.
C.To help people value their traveling experience.
D.To make people less excited about travelling.
【答案】DBBC
【分析】短文主要探讨了现代社会中人们旅游的动机、行为及其对环境的影响。作者指出，许多人旅游时更多关注社交媒体展示而非真正体验目的地，同时旅游业对环境造成了显著负担，尤其是航空旅行的碳排放问题。尽管环保意识有所提升，但实际行为改变有限。作者怀念过去旅游的特殊意义，并希望未来旅行成本上升，以促使人们更加珍惜旅行体验并解决相关问题。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段People are experiencing less and less the places they are at.They might be there in body，but not necessarily in mind，because a lot of people are constantly thinking： "How am I going to present myself to my social media group back home through my posts on Facebook or Instagram？"（人们对他们所在的地方体验越来越少。他们可能身体在那里，但思想不一定在，因为很多人一直在想："我要如何通过在脸书或照片墙上的帖子向我家乡的社交媒体圈子展示自己？"）可知，很多游客只是想着在社交媒体展示自己，没有真正去体验旅行，所以没有获得有意义的旅行体验。故选D。
（2）词义猜测题。根据第三段划线词所在句But this is just one side of the problem.On the other side，our travel has taken a toll on the environment.It is reported that the carbon emissions from air travel accounted for 2.5% of global emissions in 2019，and this figure may triple （增至三倍） by 2050.（但这只是问题的一方面。另一方面，我们的旅行对环境造成了损害。据报道，2019年航空旅行的碳排放占全球排放的2.5%，到2050年这个数字可能会增至三倍。）可知，从后文提到的航空旅行碳排放数据可知旅行对环境造成了不好的影响，"taken a toll on"意思是"损害"。A.Improved提高；B.Damaged破坏；C.Saved节省；D.Shaped塑造。故选B。
（3）推理判断题。根据第四段And even those people who regularly consume or behave in an environmentally friendly fashion actually temporarily forget their environmental commitments，and behave like normal tourists.They do suffer some kind of eco ﹣ guilt，but nevertheless they continue to travel，and they continue to fly.（甚至那些经常以环保方式消费或行事的人实际上也暂时忘记了他们的环保承诺，表现得像普通游客一样。他们确实会有某种生态负罪感，但尽管如此，他们还是继续旅行，继续乘坐飞机。）可知，从这些人暂时忘记环保承诺可知，游客没有意识到他们行为的影响。故选B。
（4）推理判断题。根据最后一段In my opinion，only in this way can people realize the value of travel experience and really enjoy it.（在我看来，只有这样人们才能意识到旅行体验的价值并真正享受它。）可知，作者希望机票更贵，是觉得这样人们会意识到旅行体验的价值，也就是帮助人们重视他们的旅行体验。故选C。
【点评】做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
2．（2025 江西一模） The telephone has been used for over 100 years，allowing us to chat with our friends happily while we're doing dishes.But there are many young people for whom the idea of answering a phone call is like being trapped underwater.If the only way to survive that imaginary situation were to answer the ringing phone，they might give up.
Many never answer such a call for fear of the unknown.Some understandably don't answer the phone because some calls are unnecessarily time﹣consuming and the information can better be communicated through text or email，and sometimes people who enjoy talking on the phone tend to use it as a platform for awkwardly drawn﹣out and too personal conversations.
This fear goes beyond all that，and many are afraid even if the incoming phone call is totally innocent.A recent survey has found that most young people show anxiety before making a phone call.What is going on here？
When talking on the phone，a person typically has