2025--2026年高考英语最新阅读理解单选题分类强化练习3【含解析】

2025--2026年高考英语最新阅读理解单选题分类强化练习3【含答案】
一、细节理解（本大题共5小题）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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The greening of planes, trains and automobiles
Moving goods and people around the world is responsible for a large part of global CO2 emissions (排放). As the world races to decarbonize everything, it faces particular problems with transportation — which accounts for about a quarter of our energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s the breakdown of the emissions in 2018 for different modes of transport.
The fuels for transport need to be not just green cheap and powerful, but also lightweight and safe enough to be carried around． Each mode of transport has its specific fuel needs. Much is still to be settled, but here are some of the solutions to get us going green.
PLANES — Synthetic hydrocarbons The hardest sector to decarbonize is aviation. One long-term option for sustainable fuel for planes is to make hydrocarbons from recycled air. CARS — Batteries Batteries are energy-efficient and electric cars can plug into existing systems and services. New solid-state batteries will take a car farther on a single charge．
TRAINS — Electricity Some trains are already electrified through rails or wires; others can be made electric in pretty simple ways. TRUCKS — Hydrogen fuel cells Hydrogen fuel cells are a lighter choice than batteries for trucks, but making green hydrogen is expensive． SHIPS — Liquid ammonia Liquid ammonia is easy to keep and transport, but it is hard to ignite (点燃) and requires an engine redesign.
This energy transition (变革) is global, and the amount of renewable energy the world will need is “a little bit mind-blowing,” says mechanical engineer Keith Wipke at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. It’s estimated that the global demand for electricity could more than double by 2050. Fortunately, analyses suggest that renewables are up to the task. “We need to speed up the development of green energy, and it will all get used,” says Wipke．
1． What percentage of global transport emissions did road vehicles account for in 2018
A． 11．6%. B． 45.1%. C． 74．5%. D． 86.1%.
2． Which mode of transport can go green comparatively easily
A． Planes. B． Trucks. C． Trains. D． Ships.
3． What does Wipke suggest regarding energy transition
A． Limiting fuel consumption. B． Putting more effort into renewables.
C． Improving energy efficiency. D． Making electricity more affordable．
We offer free STEM games online! Students’ games are designed with clear learning objectives, examined by our team of curriculum experts!
Tami’s Tower
It’s lunch time and Tami, the golden lion, is hungry! Help Tami reach the delicious fruit by building a tower. But watch out! Other animals can cause Tami’s tower to collapse. Tami’s Tower is an educational engineering design game that will help teach your students how to design a solution to a problem using basic engineering design principles.
Aww Snap
Aww snap, we have a mystery to solve! We need you to watch these bees closely and count how many times they visit the different color snapdragon flowers. Aww Snap is a life science game where players get to become field researchers. Observe, collect and process data. Then explain your findings and try to find your own answer to the mystery of the white snapdragons!
Pick Your Plate
Eat avocado toast in Australia and baobab fruit in Benin! Yum! Pick your favorite plates for morning, midday, and evening meals. Be sure to meet your daily nutritional needs while not going over your budget! Pick Your Plate is an educational nutrition game that will help teach students about building healthy meals while using nutritional guidelines from countries around the world!
Disaster Detector
The citizens of Smithsonville are in urgent need of a Disaster Detector! Use tools to make predictions and save the city from damage by helping citizens prepare properly. Disaster Detector teaches players how to analyze data on natural threats to forecast future disasters and how to apply tools to reduce the effects of those disasters.
4．What’s special about Tami’s Tower？
A．It has clear learning objectives. B．It applies engineering principles.
C．It makes a scientific field survey. D．It offers a solution to animal protection.
5．Which of the following concerns scientific diet
A．Tami’s Tower. B．Aww Snap. C．Pick Your Plate. D．Disaster Detector.
6．What do Aww Snap and Disaster Detector have in common
A．They do data analysis. B．They make animal observation.
C．They use prediction tools. D．They follow nutrition guidelines.
From carefully reconstructed sites like Chichen Itza to the ceremonial temples of Calakmul, these are the ancient Maya ruins not to miss in Mexico.
Chichen Itza
Named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, the beautifully preserved Chichen Itza in Yucatán is Mexico’s most famous Maya ruins. Despite the crowds, few are dissatisfied with El Castillo — a carefully restored pyramid that rises up 80ft and has 365 steps — the largest Maya ball court in the Americas.
Tulum
Built in the 13th century, Tulum was one of the last cities where the Maya people lived and the only one built on the coast. The pyramids here aren’t as large as other Maya ruins in Mexico, but the setting, on 40ft-high cliffs(悬崖) above the Caribbean waters south of Cancun, more than makes up for it.
Cobá
Home to the tallest pyramid in the state of Quintana Roo, Cobá was once one of the most important Maya cities in Yucatán. Located around 30 miles west of Tulum ruins, the city was built in around 600 CE and it eventually grew to 50,000 people living there. Though much of Cobá has yet to be excavated(发掘), travellers can climb the 138ft-high Nohoch Mul — a pyramid that offers sweeping views over the Yucatán rainforest.
Calakmul
In Campeche’s Calakmul Biosphere Reserve near the border with Guatemala, Calakmul is one of Mexico’s wildest Maya ruins. It has the largest and tallest pyramid in Yucatán and more than 6,000 buildings, many of them covered by rainforest. The site is particularly beautiful at sunrise, when the surrounding forest comes alive with birdsong.
7．Which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
A．Cobá. B．Tulum. C．Calakmul. D．Chichen Itza.
8．What is special about Tulum
A．It features 365 steps. B．It was hit by a flood in 2007.
C．It was built on the coast. D．It lies in the north of Cancun.
9．What can you do at Calakmul
A．Tour the largest Maya ball court. B．Visit the tallest pyramid in Yucatán.
C．Climb the 138ft-high Nohoch Mul. D．Have a bird’s-eye view of Yucatán.
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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10．Which book helps readers learn about a sport
A．A Big Day for Baseball.
B．Drummer Girl.
C．A Tale of Two Sloths.
D．Dragon Doctor.
11．How much is it if you buy a copy of Drummer Girl now
A．$ 12.59.
B．$ 9.89.
C．$ 10.48
D．$ 10.25.
12．Who does A Tale of Two Sloths talk about
A．Jack and Annie. B．Jasmine Toguchi. C．Joan Procter. D．Peter and Ernesto.
13．What is Dragon Doctor mainly about
A．Games. B．A girl’s interest. C．A talent show. D．Friendship.
Boston University Summer Journalism (新闻业) Academy
The Summer Journalism Academy at Boston University gives high school students the opportunity to expand their journalism skills and prepare for college. The academy offers two options:
● on-campus program —— three weeks, for students with journalism experience
● learn-from-home online program —— two weeks for all experience levels
For students interested in photography, we offer a special photojournalism track for both.
New for 2024 for on-campus students: Stories will be considered for publication in the Daily Free Press, one of the country’s top college newspapers.
Each option is organized into three parts:
● Classroom starts each day with a review of journalism fundamentals in a collegiate format. A university-level journalism textbook provides daily readings and writing assignments. Instructors cover story ideas, sources and research, interviewing, story structure, writing for broadcast and web, accuracy, and more.
● Newsroom provides time for students to apply what they learn in the Classroom part by reporting real news events near them. Students conduct interviews by phone, email and video to cover a wide range of stories.
● Guest Talks offer students advice and insight from journalism experts on topics such as radio reporting, media law and studying journalism in college. On-campus students also visit city newsrooms where they can hear directly from reporters at their workplaces, such as WBUR public radio and the Boston Globe.
14．What is required for on-campus students
A．A college education. B．An interest in photography.
C．A story published by the press. D．Previous experience in journalism.
15．What does “Newsroom” focus on
A．Practical application. B．Strategies for interviews.
C．Research about real news. D．Ways of communicating.
16．Which of the following can learn-from-home students do
A．Have their stories published. B．Study for three weeks.
C．Visit city newsrooms. D．Get advice from experts.
二、推理判断（本大题共12小题）
The only Hop on Hop off bus tours of Sydney and Bondi Beach stopping at 33 locations. Two tours in one ticket!
Explore Sydney and Bondi Beach on the Big Bus Sydney hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. This open top, double-decker (双层) tour takes you to 33 stops including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge. Darling Harbour. Centennial Park, Bondi Beach and more. Your ticket allows you to plan your own trip and both tours are included in your ticket price. Buses run frequently so rejoining the tour is easy! Full professional commentary (现场解说) is available in 8 languages. Free earphones are available from the driver.
Our distinctive, open-top, double-decker tour buses run all day and every day of the year.
Includes:
Hop-on hop-off bus tours of Sydney and Bondi Beach
Enjoy great views of Sydney’s highlights from the open-top, double-decker bus
Visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the world famous Bondi Beach among the 33 stops
Visit world famous Bondi Beach
Pre-recorded commentary available in 8 languages
Sightsee at your own pace with your ticket that is valid (有效) for 24 or 48 hours
Free Wifi now available onboard all buses
Live bus tracking available on free Big Bus App
Price:
Adult from$60
Child from$40
Family from$160
Children: A child ticket is valid for children between the ages of 5-15 years.
Children under the age 5 may travel free of charge. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Family: The family ticket is valid for two adults and two children.
17．What is the Hop on Hop off Bus’s selling point
A．Low price. B．Space. C．Unique appearance. D．Convenience.
18．What is not included in the ticket
A．Bondi Beach. B．Wifi. C．Accommodation. D．Big Bus APP.
19．How much will a couple with 3 children aged 5-15 years spend at least
A．$160. B．$200. C．$240. D．$300.
Are you fighting for your dreams Do you want to get some inspiration from others’ journeys If so, don’t miss the following books.Outliers
Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers explorers the factors that contribute to success. Through fascinating case studies, Gladwell argues that success is not only the result of individual talent but also a combination of opportunity, timing, and hard work. This book is perfect for anyone seeking to understand the secrets behind extraordinary achievements.The Glass Castle
Jeannette Walls’ inspiring memoir(回忆录), The Glass Castle, describes her poor childhood in an unstable environment, highlighting the strength needed to overcome adversity. This book is ideal for those who want to understand human resilience and the journey toward self-acceptance and healing.The Road Less Traveled
M. Scott Peck’s The Road Less Traveled is a powerful guide to personal growth and spiritual development. It discusses the challenges of living a meaningful life and offers insights on dealing with suffering, the importance of discipline, and spiritual maturity. This book helps readers find inner strength and live a more fulfilling life.Atomic Habits
James Clear’s Atomic Habits is a practical guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones. Clear provides actionable strategies for making small changes that lead to significant improvements in life. This book is perfect for anyone looking to create lasting change and achieve their goals.
20．What does the book Outliers write about success
A．It is a combination of factors. B．It depends on personal talent.
C．It is about understanding secrets. D．It means extraordinary achievements.
21．Which author grew up in poverty
A．Malcolm Gladwell. B．Jeannette Walls.
C．M. Scott Peck. D．James Clear.
22．What is the common theme of the four books
A．Entertainment. B．Historical facts.
C．Self-development. D．Scientific research.
In modern society, mobile phones have become an essential part of people’s lives. However, whether students should be allowed to bring mobile phones to school has become a controversial(有争议的) issue. Different people hold different opinions. In my view, students should not be allowed to bring mobile phones to school.
First of all, mobile phones can easily distract students from their study. In class, some students may secretly play games, chat with friends, or browse social media instead of listening to the teacher. Even during breaks, instead of reviewing lessons or doing some physical activities, they may be absorbed in their mobile phones. As a result, their study efficiency will be greatly reduced, and their grades may decline.
Secondly, overuse of mobile phones is harmful to students’ physical and mental health. Staring at the phone screen for a long time can cause eye problems, such as myopia. Also, some students may be exposed(接触) to inappropriate(不适合的) content on their phones, like violent or vulgar(粗俗的) information, which can have a negative impact on their psychological development. Moreover, too much time spent on mobile phones means less time for face-to-face communication with classmates and family, which may lead to problems in interpersonal relationships.
Some people may argue that mobile phones can be useful tools for study. For example, students can use them to look up information or watch educational videos. However, schools can provide other proper resources, like libraries and computer rooms, to meet students’ needs.
In conclusion, although mobile phones have their advantages, considering the negative impacts on students’ study and health, they should not be allowed in school. Schools and parents should work together to help students focus on their study and grow up healthily.
23．What is the main topic of the passage
A．How to use mobile phones properly.
B．The disadvantages of mobile phones.
C．The advantages of mobile phones.
D．Whether students should be allowed to bring mobile phones to school.
24．Why can mobile phones distract students from study
A．Because students can only use phones to review lessons.
B．Because students may use phones to do things not related to study in class.
C．Because phones are too heavy to carry.
D．Because phones have no educational function.
25．What harm can overusing mobile phones bring to students
A．It can improve students’ eyesight.
B．It can make students more confident.
C．It can cause eye problems and negative psychological impacts.
D．It can help students make more friends.
26．What do some people think about mobile phones for students
A．Mobile phones can be useful tools for study.
B．Mobile phones are completely useless for students.
C．Mobile phones should only be used at home.
D．Mobile phones should be banned forever.
27．What's the writer’s attitude towards students bringing mobile phones to school
A．Supportive. B．Opposed.
C．Neutral. D．Uncaring.
Power of Public Speaking has partnered with ASI Innovation Labs to integrate artificial intelligence into the Pops Classroom platform for improving public speaking skills. The first project is the Pops Advisor which provides an automatic evaluation of students’ video presentations with visual feedback.
The Advisor offers on-demand comments to students practicing public speaking from anywhere.This flexibility benefits instructors, who can be as hands-on or hands-off during practice. While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress.Criteria
Using machine learning models, the Pops Advisor analyzes the following criteria:
Delivery Introduction Body Conclusion
Vocal Style Vocal Quality Vocal Filler Eye Contact Body Language Credibility Attention Central Idea Preview Connective Support Language Connective Credibility Organization Signaling Ending Summary Memorable Ending Credibility
Feedback
The presenter receives feedback on the above four categories. And this feedback is given in the following formats:
Recommendations
To provide presenters with valuable feedback for the next practice, recommendations focus on specific aspects needing improvement. For instance, the recommendation can be “Your message is clear, but be sure you are grabbing your audience’s attention in your introduction to ensure they are listening.”
Speech Metrics (指标)
Useful speech metrics serve as quantitative descriptors on several aspects of the presentation including number of words, total presentation time, speaking rate and vocal fillers percentage.
Pops Advisor can be used in any classroom setting where students are presenting, particularly in the Basic Public Speaking Course. When you are considering what can be achieved by your students toward skill development in a single school semester, Advisor increases the overall development.
28．What is the Pops Advisor
A．A voice assistant. B．A video player. C．A time tracker. D．An evaluation tool.
29．Which of the following categories provides feedback on facial expressions
A．Delivery. B．Introduction. C．Body. D．Conclusion.
30．Who is the text intended for
A．Lab technicians. B．Public speech instructors.
C．Foreign language learners. D．Artificial Intelligence engineers.
Virtual Field Trips Your Kids Can Take
If you have a free morning or afternoon and want to keep curious kids busy, head to one of these virtual field trip sites. A virtual tour can be a learning experience in itself. For kids interested in science, these field trips may be a good choice.FarmFood 360°
Is your kid curious about how chickens, cows, or pigs are raised No problem! At FarmFood 360°, you can read about how some Canadian farms are run and watch a series of videos about each one, explaining everything from how a farmer spends their day to environmental sustainability (可持续性) of modern-day farms. Johnson Space Center
Mini Neil Armstrongs should check out the Johnson Space Center online for space technology education opportunities. Boeing and Discovery Education host two virtual field trips on space exploration: Innovating The Future and ecoAction. Both trips include a video series and companion educator guides, so you can apply your newfound knowledge over the course of a few days’ worth of lesson plans and activities. Museum of Science
The Museum of Science, a Boston-based science center, is worth a trip at some point in your life. Until you can get to Boston, the museum is hosting virtual content, including live animal demonstrations and chats about current science events.Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium is a good place for kids to learn about sea life. Check out what kinds of exhibits the aquarium houses on location through live cameras, activities, and fact sheets, and then head over to YouTube, where staff host a virtual field trip by walking-and-talking you through several of the species native to the Puget Sound in Washington that spend their days inside the aquarium.
31．Which trip includes videos about the protection of the environment
A．FarmFood 360°. B．Seattle Aquarium.
C．Museum of Science. D．Johnson Space Center.
32．What do we know about the trip to Seattle Aquarium
A．It includes three different parts. B．It goes on partly on YouTube.
C．It helps protect animal species in Canada. D．It provides information on the future of the sea.
33．What can we infer from the passage about these virtual field trips
A．They all provide hands-on experiments for kids. B．They offer video content to enhance learning.
C．They need to sign up on a specific platform. D．They focus merely on environmental science.
During the latter half of the 20th century, many people connected Belfast, Northern Ireland, with war. Actually, since the peace agreements were signed in 1998, the city Belfast has become a top tourist destination.
Belfast’s City Hall
Belfast’s City Hall, located in the center of the city, is a good place to begin touring. The splendid building, which opened in 1906, houses exhibits that are related to Belfast’s history and government. Outside, the gardens are full of impressive statues and memorials.
Botanic Gardens
Belfast Botanic Gardens started out as a private park in 1828 but opened to the public in 1895. Construction on the garden’s famous Palm House, a building of glass and iron, started in the 1830s. A wide variety of plants can be found there, including one that is over 400 years old.
Ulster Museum
The largest museum in Northern Ireland is Belfast’s splendid Ulster Museum. It has been called Northern Ireland’s treasure house of the past and present. From mummies to moon rocks, the museum possesses impressive art, natural science and history collections.
St. George’s Market
Award-winning St. George’s Market was built in the1890s and is Belfast’s last remaining market housed in a Victorian building. Visitors will find approximately 200 booths selling food, clothes, antiques, crafts and more. Go early for the market’s famous breakfast, and try a unique coffee or tea while listening to live music.
This is just a small taste of what Belfast has to offer. Everyone should take time to explore more in this beautiful city on the Lagan River.
34．Which place is worth visiting for students interested in varieties of plants
A．Belfast’s City Hall B．Ulster Museum
C．Botanic Gardens D．St. George’s Market
35．What do Belfast City Hall and St. George’s Market have in common
A．A large collection of treasures.
B．The live music and impressive statues.
C．Exhibits related to the history of Belfast.
D．The unique feature of the architecture itself.
36．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To introduce some splendid buildings to us.
B．To attract us to a fantastic city as the destination.
C．To share the interesting travel experiences with us.
D．To advertise some special food and souvenirs to us.
Do you find that during peak times-evenings and weekends-your internet is slower or buffering (缓冲) more It doesn’t seem fair, does it However, now there’s a new device that solves this and many more frustrating Wi-Fi problems!
How exactly does the invention work Plug a Wifi XtraBoost device into any socket, and that all soon changes. Wif XtraBoost is essentially two cutting-edge wifi router and a powerful amplifier (放大器), all in one tiny box. It works by receiving your existing WiFi signal, boosting it, and then transmitting the super-amplified Wi-Fi through anything: concrete walls, multiple floors and steel beam (横梁) - no problem!In short, you get WAY faster and stronger internet. Even during peak times, and even in previous WiFi ‘dead spots’ around your home.
What features does the Wifi Xtraboost have Compatible (可兼容的) with any internet brand or router A big transfer rate of up to 300Mbps Easy installation No installation CD necessary Universal applicability You need a Wif XtraBoost if you suffer:Slow internet despite full Wi-Fi reception Weak Wi-Fi speed when leaving the room Bad Skype or Facetime quality Wi-Fi ‘dead-spots’ in your home Brick or concrete walls in your property Unsatisfactory download or upload times
Why should I buy a Wifi XtraBoost now Right now Wifi XtraBoost is heavily discounted to raise product awareness. It’s now only $49 (was $99), a great price for a device that gives you so much. However, once the promo is over, it’s only going to get more expensive. Delivery takes only a few days if you are ordering in China. For the best price order your Wifi XtraBoost from the supplier’s website. SPECIAL PROMOTION:for a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping!
37．What is Wifi XtraBoost
A．A software that improves internet speed. B．A new type of socket for better internet connection.
C．A device that boosts the existing Wi-Fi signal. D．A special cable for transmitting Wi-Fi signals.
38．Which of the following is not the advantage of XtraBoost according to the passage
A．Signals can be amplified to go through walls and floors.
B．It is easy to install with any CD recorder.
C．It can reach a large transfer rate of up to 300Mbps
D．It is compatible with any internet brand or router.
39．For what reason is XtraBoost necessary at your home
A．To detect Wi-Fi dead-spots in the house. B．To boost reliance on video software.
C．To reduce the cost of internet service. D．To ensure stable connection during peak hours.
40．How can people get a Wifi XtraBoost at the best price
A．Purchase directly at any local electronics store. B．Wait until future promotion discounts.
C．Call the customer service for extra savings. D．Order now from supplier online with free shipping.
41．Where can this article most probably be found
A．A telecom website. B．An economic journal.
C．A product brochure. D．A technology blog.
Gong Linna, a famous Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods into practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots(寻根)practice concert of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23.
The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, refers to the classical poem Li Sao, “The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low.” “It’s arranged to be sung in the beginning by all performers, showing that we should all search high and low for our roots,” Gong Linna says.
To explore the education and popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong Linna established a research and development team, which includes musicologist(音乐学家), Du Yaxiong, and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to discuss her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music.
Gong Linna believed that popularization of Chinese music should depend on primary and secondary schools rather than music schools. The children’s strong love for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong Linna, “When singing, they are completely concentrated on the music. Music brings light and richness to one’s spiritual world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music.”
Lu Yueming, a teacher of the school’s art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong Linna’s instructions(讲授).Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music. I hope more Chinese students can benefit from the teaching practice in the near future.”
“Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them,” Lao Luo, Gong Linna’s husband said proudly. “It’s a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs,and they really need content related to Chinese culture.” Speaking about her future plans, Gong Linna told the reporter she would like to further popularize her teaching methods and Chinese music.
“Children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence,” she said at the end of the interview.
42．Why is the song Search High and Low arranged first at the concert
A．To stress the subject of the concert.
B．To recommend the song to the public.
C．To show Gong Linna’s teaching method is practical.
D．To prove Gong Linna is the best performer of the song.
43．Which group will Gong Linna choose to popularize the Chinese music
A．Students of music schools.
B．Officials of the government.
C．Primary and secondary schools.
D．Famous musicians across the country.
44．What can be learned about Gong Linna’s music teaching practice
A．It is refused by her husband.
B．It is well received at college.
C．It helps students love Chinese music.
D．It gets support from local government.
45．What does Gong Linna expect to do in the future
A．To write more songs for children.
B．To perform concerts around the world.
C．To establish more music training centers.
D．To promote her teaching methods among children.
A significant study, led by Sarah Gaither, a researcher from Duke University, shows that reminding children of their different social roles—like friend, neighbor, son, or daughter—can greatly improve their problem-solving skills and creative thinking. This research highlights the importance of self-awareness in early cognitive growth and gives useful advice for teachers and parents.
The experiment included 196 English-speaking children aged 6 to 10. The children were split into two groups. The first group was reminded that they had various roles, such as son, daughter, reader or helper, while the second group of children received information about other children’s many roles instead of their own. Both groups then did tasks to test creativity, flexibility, and analytical skills.
The results were clear. Children in the first group solved problems better. For example, when shown a picture of a bear looking at a high beehive (蜂巢), these children thought of more creative ideas—like using a stick to get honey or working with imaginary animals. They also adapted better when sorting facial photos. While the control group sorted faces by simple traits like gender or age, the first group used deeper details, like facial expressions or situations.
Gaither says the results show a simple but useful method for teachers. “By teaching children to think about their roles, schools can help them develop skills for adaptability and new ideas,” she says. This matches social identity theory, which states that knowing many group memberships broadens views and reduces fixed thinking.
“People often consider they belong to only one group at a time,” said Christopher Marlowe, a teacher in Durham, North Carolina, “When we make kids realize that they have different roles, they begin to think more and remember that there are many other groups. It will do good to their mental development.”
46．What is Sarah Gaither’s role in the study
A．A teacher designing classroom activities.
B．A psychologist analyzing social behaviors.
C．A journalist reporting on child development.
D．A university researcher leading the study.
47．What does Paragraph 2 suggest about the experiment design
A．The first group learned about their roles.
B．Children were grouped by their ages.
C．The second group received no tasks.
D．All participants listed family members.
48．Why does the author mention the example of the beehive
A．To emphasize the difficulty of the tests.
B．To criticize traditional teaching methods.
C．To show role awareness affects problem-solving.
D．To compare children’s creativity with that of animals.
49．What can be inferred about children aware of multiple roles
A．They struggle with group cooperation.
B．They develop broader views on social issues.
C．They rely more on adults for decision-making.
D．They prefer individual activities over teamwork.
50．Which of the following is the passage probably taken from
A．A history book.
B．An art magazine.
C．A science magazine.
D．A technical instruction book.
That people often experience trouble sleeping in a different bed in unfamiliar surroundings is a phenomenon known as the “first-night” effect. If a person stays in the same room the following night they tend to sleep more soundly. Yuka Sasaki and her colleagues at Brown University set out to investigate the origins of this effect.
Dr. Sasaki knew the first-night effect probably has something to do with how humans evolved. The puzzle was what benefit would be gained from it when performance might be affected the following day. She also knew from previous work conducted on birds and dolphins that these animals put half of their brains to sleep at a time so that they can rest while remaining alert enough to avoid predators. This led her to wonder if people might be doing the same thing. To take a closer look, her team studied 35 healthy people as they slept in the unfamiliar environment of the university’s Department of Psychological Sciences. The participants each slept in the department for two nights and were carefully monitored with techniques that looked at the activity of their brains. Dr. Sasaki found, as expected, the participants slept less well on their first night than they did on their second, taking more than twice as long to fall asleep and sleeping less overall. During deep sleep, the participants’ brains behaved in a similar manner seen in birds and dolphins. On the first night only, the left hemispheres (半球) of their brains did not sleep nearly as deeply as their right hemispheres did.
Curious if the left hemispheres were indeed remaining awake to process information detected in the surrounding environment, Dr. Sasaki re-ran the experiment while presenting the sleeping participants with a mix of regularly timed beeps (蜂鸣声) of the same tone and irregular beeps of a different tone during the night. She worked out that, if the left hemisphere was staying alert to keep guard in a strange environment, then it would react to the irregular beeps by stirring people from sleep and would ignore the regularly timed ones. This is precisely what she found.
51．What did researchers find puzzling about the first-night effect
A．To what extent it can trouble people. B．What role it has played in evolution.
C．What circumstances may trigger it. D．In what way it can be beneficial
52．What do we learn about Dr. Yuka Sasaki doing her research
A．She found birds and dolphins remain alert while asleep.
B．She found birds and dolphins sleep in much the same way.
C．She got some idea from previous studies on birds and dolphins
D．She conducted studies on birds' and dolphins' sleeping patterns
53．What did Dr. Sasaki do when she first did her experiment
A．She monitored the brain activity of participants sleeping in a new environment.
B．She recruited 35 participants from her Department of Psychological Sciences.
C．She studied the differences between the two sides of participants’ brains.
D．She tested her findings about birds and dolphins on human subjects.
54．What did Dr. Sasaki do when re-running her experiment
A．She analyzed the negative effect of irregular tones on brains.
B．She recorded participants’ adaptation to changed environment.
C．She exposed her participants to two different stimuli.
D．She compared the responses of different participants.
55．What did Dr. Sasaki find about the participants in her experiment
A．They tended to enjoy certain tones more than others.
B．They tended to perceive irregular beeps as a threat.
C．They felt sleepy when exposed to regular beeps.
D．They differed in their tolerance of irregular tones.
Just after hatching, many birds learn to identify and follow the first moving object they encounter—a process called imprinting, which can offer protection in the wild as it helps them stay near a parent. It doesn’t take much visual information for a bird to learn to prefer one object and follow it. Researchers wanted to know whether AI models called transformers could do a similar task with limited inputs.
Transformers are generic learning systems that can be trained to perform a wide variety of tasks, making them useful in both AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and in computer vision applications, such as autonomous car navigation.
“To directly compare learning algorithms (计算程序) to brains, we need to train them on the same experiences,” says Samantha Wood at Indiana University Bloomington. She first raised chicks in a box where the only visual stimulation came from a rotating 3D object presented on a screen. After the first week, she ran each chick through hundreds of test trials that showed that same object on one screen－presented from both familiar and unfamiliar perspectives－and displayed a second unfamiliar object on another screen. The chicks spent more of their time near the first object, suggesting they had imprinted on it.
The researcher then created a virtual simulation (仿造物) of the set-up and used a virtual agent to move through it while looking around and recording a first-person view. That provided tens of thousands of simulated images for training and evaluating four transformer models.
The AI models had just 300 milliseconds to learn from each simulated image－approximating (接近于) how long biological neurons (神经元) fire after being presented with an image. The researcher found that the AIs could learn to recognise a 3D object as quickly and accurately as the chicks.
The study is “a great piece of work” in comparing machine performance with biological brains, says Antone Martinho-Truswell at the University of Sydney. But he also notes, “We might be able to say that the chick ‘saw’its imprinting object, but that will have a component (成分) of experience to it. Particularly as imprinting is to do with identifying its mother, it would be unsurprising if that visual experience were combined with a suite of other components of experience: fear yielding to comfort, for example, as the chick comes to regard the object as its imprinted ‘mother’.”
56．Why do newborn birds engage in imprinting
A．To enhance their navigation skills.
B．To develop their social behaviour.
C．To improve their communication with other birds.
D．To establish a protective connection with a guardian.
57．How did Samantha Wood conduct the initial experiment with chicks
A．She raised them in an environment with a rotating visual element.
B．She exposed them to various visual stimulations in the wild.
C．She showed them various moving objects on screens.
D．She observed their behaviour in a natural habitat.
58．What role did the virtual simulation play in the research
A．To imitate the natural behaviour of birds.
B．To assess the effectiveness of virtual agents.
C．To examine the Al models’ability to identify a 3D object.
D．To create a visually diverse environment for the chicks.
59．According to Antone Martinho-Truswell, what poses a challenge in comparing machine performance with biological brains
A．Rapid learning pace of AI models.
B．Recreating real-world environments for experiments.
C．The complexity and diversity of biological experiences.
D．Conducting additional experiments with a range of animals.
A recent report by the Ministry of Education shows that the Beijing dialect is declining among the younger generation. The news doesn’t come as a surprise though, as previous studies have highlighted the “dialect crisis” in other parts of China as well.
He Hongzhi, of the Beijing Municipal Language Commission, owes this problem to migration and the promotion of Putonghua. “With rapid social development over recent years, an increasing number of migrants with different dialects can be found all over China. However, people are encouraged to speak Putonghua between each other, threatening the existence of dialects,” he told Beijing Daily.
“For many Chinese who live outside their hometowns, dialect is an important symbol of identity and a constant reminder of where they come from,” commentator Li Yue wrote on Daily Sunshine.
Dialects also reflect history and embody local culture. The Beijing dialect, for example, though being a language of the Han ethnic group, shows traces of Mongolian and Manchu languages. Mongolian and Manchu are ethnic groups who had ruled Beijing during the Yuan and Qing dynasties respectively. The Mongolian word hutong and the Manchu word Sachima (a common Chinese pastry) now appear in the Beijing dialect.
To preserve these valuable parts of history, the State Language Commission has maintained databases since 2008 to cover different local dialects, while may areas such as Beijing, Shanhai and Zhejiang province have established museums dedicated to local dialects.
But all these efforts are still not enough in keeping dialects from fading away. A more effective measure to keep them alive could be using elements such as pop songs and the “celebrity effect” to attract the young to use dialects. They need to realize that speaking their local dialect is something they can be proud of.
60．According to the passage, the Beijing dialect is declining because of ________.
A．its little attraction B．differences and the promotion of Putonghua
C．migration and the promotion of Putonghua D．rapid social development over recent years
61．Which of the following is TRUE about dialects
A．Dialects reflect a person’s hometown and education.
B．Dialects play an important role in Chinese history and culture.
C．Dialects make it hard for people to communicate with each other.
D．The Beijing dialect is mainly a mix of Mongolian and Manchu languages.
62．We can infer from the text that ________.
A．we should speak less Putonghua
B．the young hate to speak their dialects
C．the young may not realize the value of their dialects
D．the celebrities should use more dialects in daily life
63．What’s the author’s attitude towards preserving dialects
A．Doubtful. B．Supportive. C．Indifferent. D．Negative.
三、主旨大意（本大题共4小题）
In Chef Ana Manhao Sou’s mind, her restaurant, Belos Tempos, represents the home-cooked meals of Macao-born Portuguese.
Fluent in Cantonese, with a Western appearance, Sou was born and raised in Macao after her parents emigrated from Portugal in the 1950s. Following her retirement in 2013, she started her culinary (烹饪) business by opening Belos Tempos. Located in Rua da Felicidade, one of Macao’s most historic and tourist- centric streets, the small two- story restaurant serves Portuguese and Macao food. The menu s at the restaurant are written in English, Portuguese and Chinese. Sou is keen on creating Macao food and spreading the word about its traditional and cultural value. She is also enthusiastic about teaching young individuals how to cook all the dishes in her knowledge. She highlighted that a rich variety of spices is a notable characteristic. The culinary tradition embraces spices from India, Indonesia, and ingredients from other countries along the sea trade route, including curry, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric and saffron.
Tacho is one of Sou’s signature dishes, representing the typical flavors of a Portuguese household in Macao. According to her, the term tacho in Portuguese translates to big plate. This dish holds special significance for Portuguese families in Macao during Christmas, as Sou explains, “While turkey might not grace our table, tacho is a must, enjoyed only once a year.” Tacho is a culinary mixture, combining diverse Chinese and Western ingredients. Sou emphasizes the individuality of each family’s tacho, with variations reflecting treasured, handed-down mon components include stewed chicken, pig’s trotters, cured duck legs, sausages, fried pig skin, and cabbage.
Sou believes that the current trend of traditional cuisine is promising, thanks to the support from the local government. As Sou mentioned, Macao was named a Creative City of Gastronomy (美食) by UNESCO in 2017. The local government has since introduced a comprehensive set of initiatives to enhance the preservation and inheritance of its cuisine. Together with other chefs, Sou has been making a sustained effort to help this historical record of the city to continue to shine.
64．What do we know about Belos Tempos
A．It is co-managed by Sou and her parents. B．It is located in the quietest street of Macao.
C．It features a variety of spices from Portugal. D．It serves a mix of Eastern and Western foods.
65．How does Sou contribute to the culinary industry in Macao
A．By preserving and promoting traditional cuisine.
B．By creating multi-lingual menus for restaurants.
C．By teaching people to cook typical Chinese food.
D．By improving her family-treasured recipe of Tacho.
66．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．Sou is optimistic about the future of Portuguese cuisine.
B．Macao has been a creative city of cuisine since its foundation.
C．The Macao government highly encourages traditional cuisine.
D．Chefs’ efforts have led to the city’s sustainable development.
67．Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A．The Creation of Macao Food B．When Portugal Meets Macao
C．Sou’s Signature Dishes Shine D．Current Trends of Traditional Cuisine
“Shyness can stop you from doing all the things in life that you’d like to,” the Smiths once sang. However, research suggests that may not be the case when working as a team.
Researchers have found that when animals temper their personalities because of social rules, the efficiency of a group to undertake risky missions—such as foraging (觅食) for food—is boosted. “We see this phenomenon happening when we mix together a school of fish with wildly different personalities: the very fearless individuals and the very shy individuals tend to control what they would normally be doing when they stick with the rest of the group,” said Dr. Sean Rands, the lead author of the research at the University of Bristol.
Writing in the journal PLoS Computational Biology, the researchers reported how they built a computer model to investigate the impact of social conventions and animals’ personalities on the movement of individuals within a group. The model was based on an assumption in which a group of animals in a safe “home” set out to travel to a food foraging site some distance away.
The results revealed that when no social conventions were in place, their movements were governed by their personalities alone—in other words how fearless or shy they were determined how quickly they left home and arrived at the foraging site. However, when social conventions were introduced, so that the individuals had to keep an eye on each other and adjust their movements accordingly, the impact of personality reduced with less variation in how quickly they reached the destination. The team found where social conventions were present, the group foraged more efficiently than when individuals behaved independently. “We find that if individuals pay attention to the other members of the group, the group will tend to remain at the safe site for longer, but then travel faster towards the foraging site,” the team wrote.
Rands added that for many social animals, being part of a group can bring huge benefits, and these can outweigh the influence of personality.
68．Why are the Smiths’ words mentioned in paragraph 1
A．To give an example.
B．To make a comparison.
C．To lead in the topic.
D．To introduce the background.
69．What will individuals do while staying with a group
A．Adjust their behavior.
B．Take on risky missions.
C．Ignore social rules.
D．Travel to a distant foraging site.
70．What can we infer from the results
A．Personalities alone determine movements.
B．Individuals prefer to behave independently.
C．Group work increases exposure to potential risks.
D．Social conventions contribute to working efficiency.
71．What is the best title for the text
A．Be Part of a Group
B．Stay True to Yourself
C．Get Rid of Your Shyness
D．Control Your Personalities
When he was driving home one evening on a country road, he saw an old lady, stranded(抛锚的)on the side of the road. He stopped in front of her car and got out. Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. He looked poor and hungry. He knew how she felt. He said, “I am here to help you, madam. Why don’t you wait in the car where it’s warm By the way, my name is Joe. ”
She had a flat tire. Joe crawled under the car, changed the tire. But he got dirty and his hands hurt. She could not thank him enough and asked him how much she owed him. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Joe added, “And think of me.”
She drove off. A few miles down the road the lady saw a small restaurant. She went in. The waitress had a sweet smile, and was nearly eight months pregnant(怀孕的). The old lady wondered how someone like her who seemed poor could be so kind to a stranger. Then she remembered Joe. After the lady finished her meal, the waitress went to get her change from a hundred—dollar bill. But she stepped right out the door.
When the waitress came back，she noticed something written on a napkin, “I am helping you because someone once helped me. If you really want to pay me back, here’s what you do—Do not let the chain of love end with you .”
That night when she got home，she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written. She and her husband needed money with the baby due(预期的)next month. She knew how worried her husband was，and as he lay sleeping next to her, she whispered，“Everything’s going to be all right. I love you, Joe. ”
72．When Joe stopped to help the lady, she ________.
A．became excited B．was afraid to be hurt
C．refused his offer D．thanked him
73．At the restaurant, the lady ________.
A．received good service B．had an expensive meal
C．told the waitress Joe’s story D．met another poor guest
74．Why did the lady leave the restaurant without getting her change
A．She forgot it. B．She wanted to help Joe.
C．She would get it later. D．She wanted to give the waitress some help.
75．We can learn from the text that ________.
A．Joe’s boss fired him B．Joe worked as a driver
C．Joe’s wife was the waitress D．Joe had an unhappy marriage
76．By telling the story, the writer tries to show that ________.
A．helping others is helping oneself
B．kindness can be spread
C．poverty is not a threat to a happy marriage
D．a happy family depends on a happy marriage
Alongside the crisps in the snack aisle, supermarkets are now stacking shelves with roasted chickpeas, cheese bites, and beef jerky. An array of high-protein alternatives is appearing alongside low-fat and low-sugar foods. Dairy sections are packed with hard-to-pronounce fare such as skyr and kefir. High-protein diets have become mainstream.
On social media, food and fitness influencers recommend protein. Celebrities have made it trendy to look strong, rather than skinny. A trend is close to an obsession. Google searches for “high-protein diet” reached their highest point ever in January. Some 64% of Americans want to increase the amount of protein they eat. In Britain, Ocado, an online supermarket, figures over 40% of consumers have increased their protein intake over the past year. So what explains the constant appetite
Gym enthusiasts have been wolfing down protein for decades. More recently the less strong have also realised that protein can help them build muscle while feeling fuller for longer. Juergen Esser at Danone, a French dairy giant, says hunger for protein first took off among youngsters who want to look muscular. It soon spread to older people eager to stay strong and healthy. The pandemic got people worrying about their health and increased demand.
High-protein products are helping firms expand. Revenues at Danone increased by 4.3% in 2024, driven by high-protein yoghurts and drinks. The question is whether the trend has gone too far. The World Health Organisation recommends 0.83 grams a day per kilogram of body weight. By that measure, the average American or Briton consumes too much.
For food firms already, struggling to meet multiple requirements, it is yet another challenge. Consumers do not only want more protein and less/ultra-processing, but also more plant-based food and anything good for the gut (肠道). The Curators, a British snackmaker, has a balancing act to perform. When the firm began making soya and lentil chips, it settled on ten grams of protein per bag. Recipes with more were not as tasty. And as food crazes come and go, a pleasant flavour may be the most enduring requirement of all.
77．What can we learn about high-protein diets
A．High-protein foods on supermarket shelves are always low in fat and sugar.
B．Their popularity was largely driven by social media and celebrity influence.
C．The majority of Google users are obsessed with adopting high-protein diets.
D．The consumption of high-protein diets in America is higher than that in Britain.
78．How does the author develop the idea in Paragraph 3
A．By presenting a series of statistical data.
B．By tracing the spread of the trend over time.
C．By analyzing the benefits through expert opinions.
D．By comparing the attitudes across different groups.
79．What is the main challenge food companies face in the high-protein market
A．Ensuring that high-protein products satisfy nutritional guidelines.
B．Reducing the costs of protein-rich products to remain competitive.
C．Balancing the dietary preferences and health concerns of consumers.
D．Convincing consumers that high-protein diets are universally healthy.
80．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Fueling the Future: The Science Behind the Protein Obsession
B．Protein Revolution: Whether Modern Diets Have Gone Too Far
C．The Rise of Protein: How Demand Reshaped Consumer Behavior
D．from Gym to Shelves: A Growing Appetite for High-Protein Diets
四、词句猜测（本大题共9小题）
A new study suggests that dark markings on the planet Mars represent sand — not water. The research in 2015 suggested that lines on some Martian hills were evidence of water. Yet American scientists now say these lines appear more like dry, flows of sand. If water is present, it is likely to be a small amount. Water in liquid form would be necessary for microbial (微生物的) life.
NASA, the American space agency, said more research is needed. Michael Meyer is the lead scientist for NASA’s Mars exploration programme. He noted that the latest study does not reject the presence of water. But he admitted, “It just may not be as exciting as the idea of rivers going down the sides of cliffs (悬崖).”
The new findings come from a team led by Colin Dundas of the United States Geological Survey. His team measured 151 of these lines in 10 areas. Most of the lines end with slopes between 28 degrees and 35 degrees. These measurements are similar to active sand dunes (沙丘) on both Mars and Earth. A small covering of dust that moves and sometimes becomes lighter might help explain the markings. They usually appear in the Martian summertime, and then disappear until the next year. If these lines are dry. this suggests that recent Mars has not had large volumes of liquid water. Dundas and his research team say that many questions remain.
“I still think that Mars has a great potential for having had life early on in its history,” Meyer said. “As long as that’s true, we also have a reasonable possibility of life still being on Mars. It just happens to be cryptic or well hidden.”
NASA currently has no robotic vehicle — either on Mars or in development — with the ability to climb steep slopes. The lack of such equipment has engineers coming up with ideas like Mar-tian helicopters or planes without pilots.
81．What do American scientists find on Mars now according to their study
A．A lot of little life. B．An amount of water.
C．Some Martian hills. D．Dark markings are sand.
82．When do the markings come out
A．In Martian spring. B．In Martian summer.
C．In Martian autumn. D．In Martian winter.
83．What does the underlined word “cryptic” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Icy. B．Magical. C．Strange. D．Undiscovered
84．What’s Meyer’s opinion about having life on Mars
A．Doubtful. B．Trustful. C．Indifferent. D．Objective.
Gina Camelli didn't set out to be a hero. In fact, she didn't even mean to be recognized for her efforts. Instead, Camelli's task was simple: to give back to the community where she was raised. And that's just what she did.
Warren, Ohio, lies just thirteen miles north of Youngstown, the former center of steel production, and now one of the poorest cities in the country. Thirty years ago, Camelli was a student at Warren High School where she now teaches Advanced Placement Psychology. As the economy took a fall, Camelli started to notice that not enough students had access to basic necessities, such as food, clothing and personal daily products. This economic uncertainty can have a lasting influence on students — affecting everything from the way they learn, to their ability to deal with social and emotional issues. Knowing this, Camelli decided to organize Paw Pantry.
Whether it's for food, clothes, school supplies or personal daily products, students and their parents can register for the district's website and fill out a request form for Paw Pantry products. From there, they can choose to pick their goods up and have them delivered to their schools or homes. Over a year has passed since the Paw Pantry began. Camelli has collected a lot of food, clothing, lunch boxes, backpacks, school supplies - even home goods including a refrigerator, a washer and a stove, which she received from Hardee's, the fast-food chain. Still, Camelli tries to satisfy more than just her students' needs; students also respect Camelli for her emotional support.
For Camelli, this dedication just comes with the job. "Teaching isn't just something you do in the classroom, " Camelli explains. "I think of my kids as my responsibility, and I would give the shirt off my back for my students," she says. Camelli is a community activist, a mental health advocate', and by many people's standards, she's most certainly a hero, but she doesn't see herself that way. She just thinks of herself as a teacher.
85．Why did Gina Camelli organize Paw Pantry
A．To deal with increasing food quality issues.
B．To help students survive the economic problem.
C．To provide practical guidance on students' learning.
D．To satisfy the students' basic and emotional needs.
86．Which of the following is true according to the passage
A．Camelli's purpose was to be a hero.
B．Camelli both studied and worked in Warren.
C．Both teachers and students can get goods from Paw Pantry.
D．Hardee's even donated home goods including food, clothing and school supplies.
87．How do the poor students and their parents get their necessities
A．By writing to Gina Camelli. B．By telephoning Gina Camelli.
C．By visiting the district's website. D．By paying a visit to Gina Camelli.
88．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean
A．Gina Camelli will teach her students in a new way.
B．Gina Camelli is willing to try her best to help her students.
C．Gina Camelli supplies her students with clothes to keep warm.
D．Gina Camelli hopes to change her students' lives through education.
The notebook stared back at me. Yellowing paper and black-and-white photographs spilled out of its sides. In handwritten Spanish, the label on its cover read “Family History”. I opened it to the first page and began to read.
“I’m not sure what it is that I’m about to write, but I’ve had this idea for a number of years…”
This was clearly Grandpa’s handwriting. In his basement in the suburbs outside of London I read on in silence. Within the first few pages of the notebook, Grandpa had recounted our family’s history. What I held in my hands was an oral history, consisting of diaries, letters, and newspaper cuttings from Grandpa’s own youth, a treasure of research.
I didn’t tell Grandpa what I’d found in his basement until one day he happened to see me there, with his notebook open on the desk. My face reddened. “I’ve been looking at your writing. It’s very interesting.” Out of my expectation, he broke into a wide smile, and his eyes welled up with tears. Then he began to tell me the family story, explaining the parts I didn’t understand.
As both a grandson and a journalist, I asked questions that brought color to these histories. Why did my great-grandfather leave Iraq in such a hurry in the early 1900s Why did he work as a traveling salesman in the remote Andes Mountains Answers to these questions brought me a sense of excitement, sort of like unlocking a new world.
Recently, I was traveling the country to discuss a book I wrote about my search across Argentina for traces of my great-grandfather. What I’ve realized by talking with others is that time and energy remain our biggest barriers to hearing our families’ stories. They are the identities we create in worlds foreign and familiar, remembered now but forever in danger of being forgotten. I feel lucky to have asked before it’s too late, before the keepers of the answers are gone.
89．What did the author find in his grandpa’s basement
A．A long lost history book. B．Hidden family treasures.
C．Stories created by Grandpa. D．Records of family history.
90．How did Grandpa feel when he saw the author in the basement
A．Embarrassed and shy. B．Sad and then relieved.
C．Emotional and pleased. D．Annoyed but then forgiving.
91．What may the finding have inspired the author to do
A．To become a better journalist.
B．To explore his family further.
C．To do more international travel.
D．To collect more dying folk stories.
92．According to the author, what is the main challenge in protecting family stories
A．Lack of interest from younger generations.
B．The high cost of researching family history.
C．Time and energy required to collect the stories.
D．Difficulty in understanding old languages.
93．What does the underlined word “They” in the last paragraph refer to
A．The barriers. B．People we talked with.
C．The books we wrote. D．Our families’ stories.
Just off the Florida Keys lies the world’s third-largest coral reef (珊瑚礁), which was once an energetic habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species found there, including larger reef-building corals.
“This disease that is burning through the Florida Keys is an unbelievable event that is happening,” said Andrew Stamper, conservation science manager at Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment. “It’s like a wildfire.” Stamper said that would endanger Florida’s fishing industry and food supply. “Unfortunately, we do not know exactly what is causing this,” he said.
In order to save the reef, scientists have moved some species hundreds of miles away to a lab in Orlando. Scientists work to simulate breeding (繁殖) conditions in the lab. The conditions are exactly the same as the living conditions of the coral. The work needs a lot of care, effort and attention to detail. LED lights exactly copy the sun and moon cycles. Volunteers feed the coral in water treated to mimic its real habitat.
“This essentially is a gene bank,” said Jim Kinsler, leader of SeaWorld Orlando. “We’re trying to protect the genetics of these corals so that their offspring(后代)can eventually be returned back to the Florida reef area.”
The task of relocating the lab-grown coral to the sea is also a detailed task. Kinsler, who is part of a team of private and public partners operating the Florida Coral Rescue Center, said, “It’s the first time that many of them have been involved in rescuing an entire ecosystem,”
“We think the real challenge is just growing them out to a size, so we can test them in those waters, test their disease resistance (抵抗力), and then breed the successful corals by the hundreds of thousands literally,” said Andrew Walker, president of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.
94．What do we know about the Florida Keys
A．It owns the world’s largest coral reef.
B．A disease broke out among people there.
C．The world’s third-largest coral reef is close to it.
D．It is now the habitat of millions of plants and animals.
95．What do Andrew Stamper’s words mean
A．The root of the disease is unclear.
B．A wildfire broke out in the Florida Keys.
C．The disease will spread across the Earth.
D．The disease has caused a great loss to the locals.
96．What does the underlined word “simulate” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Copy. B．Contrast. C．Escape. D．Feature.
97．What is the purpose of the research according to Andrew Walker
A．To restore the coral in the lab.
B．To sell the coral in the normal size.
C．To make more people involved in protecting the ecosystem.
D．To produce masses of disease-resistant coral back to the sea.
“If you could have any three things, what would you want ” Eleven-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking that question, but it’s not a game. She asks it at nursing homes. Even more amazing, she then sets out to make the residents’ (住户) wishes come true.
Ruby Kate has long been close to older folks. Her mother, Amanda Chitsey, is a nurse who works