主题四　成长与规划--2027通用版高考英语第一轮主题练（含答案）

中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
2027通用版高考英语第一轮
主题四　成长与规划
组合练1　阅读(2)&七选五
1.三年模拟(2026届江浙皖高中发展共同体联考,B) 主题 完善自我
　　Ginny MacColl was 63 when she accepted her daughter's challenge to complete a pull-up. It took nine months to nail it. Now, a decade on, MacColl can pump out 17 of them in a row. MacColl has since competed three times in a reality TV show. She's the oldest person to complete an obstacle, according to Guinness World Records.
“When I grew up, women weren't encouraged to lift weights,” MacColl says. Seeing her daughter, Jessie Graff, a stuntwoman(女特技替身演员) in action, MacColl saw “such strength and grace”. She says, “I realized that the things people had always said about muscles were so wrong. It was a disservice to women.”
MacColl was enrolled in dance lessons by her parents, initially to draw her out of her shell. In 1974, she landed a part in a Broadway show. She branched out into TV commercials during the 70s and 80s, acting as “a housewife and mum, smiling with my product beside me... Folgers coffee, Jordache jeans...” She got married and had two children, even shooting one commercial three days after giving birth.
But “all good things come to an end”, and MacColl got divorced after 13 years of marriage. However, the biggest obstacle she has overcome in life, MacColl says, is failure itself. She felt like a failure at school, when she and her classmates were lined up in order of their IQ scores, and also when her first marriage ended.
“It took me a while to get over that,” she says. “There's a saying I like to tell myself: ‘Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.' So I try to look at failure as a motivator. I will get this. Social media was my way of getting out of the depression. I started posting some of the things I could do.”
She has more than 130,000 followers on Instagram, and has landed parts in films. She has just filmed her next appearance on American Ninja Warrior. MacColl believes she can continue to get stronger into her 80s and 90s. “Muscle is the organ of longevity,” she says.
1. What made MacColl take up pull-ups
A. She was inspired by her daughter. 　B. She was eager to become an actress.
C. She wanted to prove her worth as a woman. 　D. She desired to break a Guinness world record.
2. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. The busy life of a housewife. 　 B. The popularity of TV commercials.
C. The golden time in MacColl's career. 　 D. MacColl's daily routine as a celebrity.
3. How did MacColl get over her failure
A. By leaving it as it was. 　 B. By making a mental shift.
C. By turning to social media. 　 D. By drawing lessons from it.
4. What message does MacColl's story convey
A. All's well that ends well.
B. Rome was not built in a day.
C. It's never too late to get stronger.
D. It takes courage to change one's life.
2.三年模拟(2026届湖南名校联盟质量检测,C) 主题 健康成长
“Being shouted at by their parents reshapes children's brains and makes them more likely to have mental ill-health and struggle to maintain friendships,” members of Parliament (议会) were told by experts. Verbal (言语的) abuse by adults can leave children unable to enjoy pleasure and seeing the world as threatening, experts in child development and mental health told a meeting at Westminster.
“As children we believe what we are told, deeply folding the words of adults into our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. When those words are mean, disrespectful, or hurtful, they can affect a person for their whole life,” said Prof Eamon McCrory, a clinical psychologist.
Scans (扫描) of children's brains have shown that “sustained exposure to abuse, including verbal abuse, leads to significant biological alterations in the brain's structure and function”, McCrory said. It can change both the “threats” and “rewards” circuits in a child's brain, which play a key role in helping them to understand and deal with the world and also in building and maintaining relationships.
McCrory and other leading experts warned people from various political parties that verbal abuse of children by parents, teachers and activity leaders during their early years is widespread and “the most common form of child maltreatment”. The World Health Organisation views emotional abuse, including verbal abuse, as a key form of maltreatment of and violence against children. Two in five children (41%) in the UK are subjected to verbal abuse some of the time or regularly, according to a research study in 2023.
The meeting with parliamentarians, organised by the charity Words Matter, is part of an effort to “bring verbal abuse out of the shadows and give it the same attention as other forms of maltreatment”, said Prof Peter Fonagy, the head of the division of psychology and language sciences at UCL.
Jessica Bondy, the founder of Words Matter, urged ministers to act. “If the government truly wants the healthiest generation in history, tackling verbal abuse must become a core part of the national mental health strategy,” she said.
1. What effect does verbal abuse have on children
A. It improves their social skills.
B. It makes them more violent.
C. It causes potential mental health problems.
D. It helps them understand the world better.
2. What does the underlined word “alterations” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Repairs. B. Changes.
C. Improvements. D. Discoveries.
3. What is the main purpose of the meeting organised by the charity Words Matter
A. To raise awareness of verbal abuse.
B. To encourage the use of proper language.
C. To address the drawbacks of verbal abuse.
D. To tackle the issue of mental maltreatment.
4. What is the experts' collective attitude to verbal abuse
A. It has no link to long-term growth.
B. It is unavoidable in child development.
C. It is a minor issue compared to other maltreatment.
D. It should be prioritized in mental health problems.
3.五年高考(2025全国一) 主题 成长与规划
An Unsung Hero
Need a break between classes or just a quick pick-me-up in the morning The College Cafe has just that, and more. 1.　　
Catherine Murphy, a cafe worker in a green shirt and black hat, makes sure that each customer gets exactly what they order. She goes back and forth between machines to make the drinks. 2.　　　 As the customer grabs the drink from her hand, she smiles and says, “Hello, how is your day ” Even when the line is getting longer, she doesn't let it get in the way of her genuine conversations.
Murphy gets up at a quarter to five and drives thirty minutes every day to get to work on time. 3.　　　 “I do so because I like to make coffee for the students. I know they need it in the morning,” Murphy said. Being a mother and wife has helped her become the woman she is. She believes she is here to serve.
One thing Murphy may not know is that her smile is contagious(有感染力) and can be the difference in a student having a much better day than they were having before seeing her. Joanna Wright, a senior political science major, loves coffee and goes to the cafe at least six days a week. 4.　　　 “Catherine always has a huge smile on her face, which always puts me in a cheerful mood,” Wright said.
“I enjoy working in the cafe,” Murphy said. 5.　　　 She has every intention of staying and continuing doing what she loves.
A. The cafe closes at 9 pm every day.
B. She has two children aged eight and four.
C. Sometimes she arrives early to serve the students early.
D. After finishing an order,she calls out the name on the cup.
E. Not only does this cafe serve up drinks, it also serves up smiles.
F. Going to the cafe starts her day off good and gets her ready for class.
G. She has served here for 17 years and can't imagine working anywhere else.
组合练2　阅读(2)&完形
1.五年高考(2021新高考Ⅱ,A) 主题 完善自我
Things to Do in Yorkshire This Summer
Harrogate Music Festival
Since its birth, Harrogate Music Festival has gone from strength to strength. This year, we are celebrating our 50th anniversary. We begin on 1st June with Manchester Camerata and Nicola Benedetti, presenting an amazing programme of Mozart pieces.
Dates:1 June-31 July　　Tickets:￡12-￡96
Jodie's Fitness Summer Classes
As the summer months roll in, our Georgian country estate makes the perfect setting for an outdoor fitness session. Come and work out with our qualified personal trainer, Jodie McGregor, on the grounds of the Middleton Lodge estate.
We will be holding a free taster session on 23rd May, at 10 am, to demonstrate the variety of effective and active exercises. There are eight spaces available for the taster session. Advance bookings are required (info@middletonlodge.co.uk).
Dates: 23 May-11 July　　Tickets:￡7.50 per session
Felt Picture Making
Working from an inspirational picture, this workshop at Helmsley Arts Centre will teach you the techniques you will need to recreate your picture in wool.
We will also discuss the origins of felt (毛毡), what enables wool fibres to become felt and how the processes we use work.
Dates: 12 June-12 July　　Tickets:￡40 including materials
Figure It Out!—Playing with Math
A new exhibition in Halifax uses everyday activities to explain the hidden math principles we all use on a regular basis. Pack a bag, cut a cake, guess which juice container holds the most liquid, and much more. Discover how architects, product designers and scientists use similar skills in their work.
Dates:7 May-10 June　　Tickets:Free
1. What should you do if you want to attend the taster session of Jodie's fitness classes
A. Join a fitness club.　 B. Pay a registration fee.
C. Make a booking.　 D. Hire a personal trainer.
2. How much is the ticket for Felt Picture Making
A. ￡7.50.　B. ￡12.　C. ￡40.　D. ￡96.
3. Which of the following starts earliest
A. Harrogate Music Festival.　 B. Jodie's Fitness Summer Classes.
C. Felt Picture Making.　 D. Figure It Out!—Playing with Math.
2.三年模拟(2026届四川绵阳南山中学月考,D) 主题 认识自我
　　Are you a logical thinker, or would you say that you're more free-spirited and artistic If you're the former, somebody's probably told you at some point that you're a left-brained person, and if you're the latter, right-brained. The idea that the right half of the brain is the creative half and the left half is the analytical (分析的) half and that our individual characteristics are determined by which half is dominant is widespread in popular psychology. However, this idea is a fiction.
Although we all obviously have different personalities and talents, there's no reason to believe these differences can be explained by the dominance of one half of the brain over the other half. Recent research using brain imaging technology hasn't found any evidence of hemispheric (脑半球的) dominance. Math, for example, requires logical thought and, thus, is generally said to be connected with the left brain. But mathematics involves a highly creative effort in addition to being a logical one. So would a gifted mathematician be a right-brained or a left-brained person
If there's no evidence for the fiction of right-brained and left-brained people, why do so many people accept it Perhaps it just makes intuitive (直觉的) sense that people's brains would be dominant on one side or the other just as their hands, feet, or eyes are. It may also have something to do with our seemingly unlimited appetite that allows us to sort ourselves (and our friends) into “types” based on our emotional and intellectual characteristics.
When people are offered general descriptive statements that are presented as individualized descriptions of their own personalities, they tend to accept them as meaningful and true, especially if the statements are positive. The “insights” they generate are both universal and congenial (合意的). After all, who would reject a description of themselves as “artistic and creative” or “reasonable and analytical” The fiction is popular, in the end, because it gives us a “scientific” way to talk about our favorite subject—ourselves.
1. Which is a common belief about people's individual characteristics
A. A logical thinker is right-brained.
B. An artist and poet is left-brained.
C. The dominant half of the brain determines one's characteristics.
D. The dominant half of the brain is not related to one's characteristics.
2. Why does the author mention mathematics in paragraph 2
A. To contradict a popular belief.
B. To show math is a logical subject.
C. To emphasize the significance of creativity.
D. To highlight the importance of logical thinking.
3. Why do many people believe in the left-brain/right-brain theory
A. This theory is widespread and popular.
B. It provides a way for them to sort personalities.
C. Scientific studies have already confirmed its accuracy.
D. The brain imaging technique has shown hemispheric differences.
4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. Why Are Left-Brained People Smarter
B. The Science of Math: Left or Right Brain
C. The Truth Behind Hemispheric Dominance
D. Ways to Develop Logical and Creative Thinking
3.三年模拟(2026届江浙皖高中发展共同体联考)主题 个人成长
　　I often heard about people who became fluent in French within three months of moving to Paris. I 　1　 I'd do the same. But two years after arriving in Paris, I was 　2　. I could get by, but I was still speaking English. Then, one day, I came across Le Bar Commun—a volunteer-run bar in the neighbourhood. I volunteered to work some 　3　 pulling pints and assembling cheese plates.
The first nights were terrifying. There were so many nouns I hadn't yet 　4　, most to do with cleaning. When such items were 　5　, I'd run into the kitchen to “check” if we had them, putting the words into Google Translate before dashing back out with my 　6　. Slowly, my language skills improved, and eventually I stopped 　7　 from customers in the kitchen. When I was first asked to 　8　 a manager shift, I turned it down for lack of 　9　, but my colleagues didn't give up on me.
I was soon running the show for three hours on Wednesday night, walking home with a warm sense of 　10　. The most important thing I learned at the bar was to stop my habit of constantly 　11　 for my French. The customers 　12　 me as I was, which let me accept myself and 　13　.
It's been a long time since I've put in a shift at Le Bar Commun. I moved away and life became 　14　—I began working for French employers and joining a community gardening group. None of it would have been 　15　 without those nights spent behind the bar.
1. A. suspected　 B. assumed 　 C. acknowledged 　 D. demanded
2. A. struggling　 B. celebrating 　 C. moving 　 D. dreaming
3. A. wonders　 B. plans 　 C. problems 　 D. shifts
4. A. forgotten　 B. quoted 　 C. encountered 　 D. explained
5. A. requested　 B. promoted 　 C. purchased 　 D. consumed
6. A. payment　 B. response 　 C. permission 　 D. guidance
7. A. learning　 B. benefiting 　 C. suffering 　 D. hiding
8. A. stick to　 B. make out 　 C. take on 　 D. hand over
9. A. challenge　 B. confidence 　 C. support 　 D. safety
10. A. guilt　 B. tiredness 　 C. satisfaction 　 D. regret
11. A. apologizing　 B. complaining 　 C. joking 　 D. bothering
12. A. pardoned　 B. convinced 　 C. accepted 　 D. shaped
13. A. progress　 B. escape 　 C. reflect 　 D. wander
14. A. tough　 B. busy 　 C. boring 　 D. calm
15. A. risky　 B. complex 　 C. intense 　 D. possible
组合练3　阅读&七选五&语法填空
1.五年高考(2021新高考Ⅰ,B) 主题 丰富自我
　　By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare time though he goes on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova—not as a musician but as her page turner. “I'm not a trained musician, but I've learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.”
Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group's official page turner for the past four years. His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn't have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.
“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don't turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot,”Mr Titterton explained.
Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to 50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.
But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. “I was turning the page to get ready for the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand,” Mr Titterton said. “Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”
Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.
“My husband is the worst page turner,” she laughed. “He's interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say:‘Turn, turn!’”“Robert is the best page turner I've had in my entire life.”
1. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner
A. Read music.　B. Play the piano.　
C. Sing songs. 　D. Fix the instruments.
2. Which of the following best describes Titterton's job on stage
A. Boring. 　B. Well-paid.　C. Demanding. 　D. Dangerous.
3. What does Titterton need to practise
A. Counting the pages.　 B. Recognizing the “nodding”.
C. Catching falling objects. 　D. Performing in his own style.
4. Why is Ms Raspopova's husband “the worst page turner”
A. He has very poor eyesight.
B. He ignores the audience.
C. He has no interest in music.
D. He forgets to do his job.
2.三年模拟(2025浙江温州第三次适应性考试) 主题 个人成长
　　Parenting is a constant balancing act. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also maintaining harmony at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts. 1.　　
Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $28 phone case. Her old one wasn't broken or worn out; she was just bored of it. 2.　　　 However, saying “no” in moments like this isn't easy. The request felt small, but I knew there was a bigger lesson to teach. It's about teaching our children to think critically about their spending. At the same time, we don't want to come across as overly strict or dismissive of their feelings.
In this case, I realized my daughter's request wasn't just about the phone case; it was about her desire for something new, trendy, and exciting. 3.　　　 After all, to a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big deal, a way to express themselves or fit in with their friends. So how do we find the middle ground
Instead of shutting down the conversation, I used it as an opportunity to talk about wants and needs. I explained that we must prioritize what's essential over impulse(冲动) purchases. 4.　　　 I also acknowledged her feelings. “I get it,” I told her. Sometimes we just want something new because it feels exciting. This softened the conversation and made her more willing to listen. Instead of a flat-out “no”, I suggested a compromise(折中方案). I offered her three options: earn it, wait it out or explore alternatives.
5.　　　 It was about guiding my daughter toward better decision-making without damaging our relationship.
A. But I didn't stop there.
B. For me, it was a firm no.
C. That conversation wasn't just about a phone case.
D. I promoted the habit of saving for things she wanted.
E. It felt important to her, even if it seemed unnecessary to me.
F. This balancing act can be tricky, especially when parenting teens.
G. Sometimes, the most valuable lessons aren't about the money at all.
3.五年高考(2024浙江一考) 主题 理性消费
　　The shelves in most supermarkets are full of family-size this and multi-buy that. However, if you're shopping for one, buying extra 1.　　　　　　(benefit) from price reductions doesn't make sense. Either your shopping is then too heavy to carry home 2.　　　　　　 you can't use what you've bought while it's still fresh.
Of course, shops are not charities—they price goods in the way 3.　　　　　　 will make them the most money. If most of their customers are happy to buy larger quantities, that's 4.　　　　　　 they'll promote. But that leaves the solo(单独) customers out of pocket and disappointed.
Many supermarkets are no longer doing “buy one get one free” promotions because of the 5.　　　　　　(criticize) that they lead to waste. Consumers prefer money off individual items. However, though it's nice to get a few cents off a pack of sausages, it would help even more if they could sometimes 6.　　　　　　(offer) in smaller packs. Even the biggest sausage fan doesn't want to eat them every day.
If your supermarket sells loose produce, then buying smaller quantities is easier. Over the last two years, some supermarkets 7.　　　　　　(start) selling chicken or salad in packs 8.　　　　　　(design) with two halves containing separate portions(份). Then, when you use one section, 9.　　　　　　 other stays fresh.
Who knows, perhaps some of the more forward-looking 10.　　　　　　(one) may yet come out with a whole range of “just for you” pack sizes with special offers as well.
组合练4　阅读&七选五&完形
1.三年模拟(2026届河北示范高中联盟月考,C) 主题 认识自我
　　“Why does Grandpa have ear hair ” “How can I make more friends ” Just a few years ago my child was so curious to know “why” and “how” that we had to cut off her questions five minutes before bedtime. Now a soon-to-be fourth grader, she says that she dislikes school because “it is not fun.” I am taken aback. As a scientist and parent, I have done everything I can to promote a love of learning in my children. Where did I go wrong
My child's experience is not unique. Developmental psychologist Susan Engel notes that curiosity—defined as “spontaneous (自发的) investigation and eagerness for new information”—drops dramatically in children by the fourth grade.
In Wonder: Childhood and the Lifelong Love of Science, Yale psychologist Frank C. Keil details the development of wonder—a spontaneous passion to explore, discover, and understand. He takes us on a journey from its early development, when wonder drives common sense and scientific reasoning, through the drop-off in wonder that often occurs, to the trap of life in a society that devalues wonder.
As Keil notes, children are particularly rich in wonder while they are rapidly developing causal mechanisms (因果机制) in the preschool and early elementary school years. They are sensitive to the others' knowledge and goals, and they expertly use their desire for questioning. Children's questions, particularly those about “why” and “how”, support the development of causal mechanisms which can be used to help their day-to-day reasoning.
Unfortunately, as Keil notes, “adults greatly underestimate young children's causal mechanisms.” In the book, Wonder, Keil shows that we can support children's ongoing wonder by playing games with them as partners, encouraging question-asking, and focusing on their abilities to reason and conclude.
A decline in wonder is not unavoidable. Keil reminds us that we can accept wonder as a desirable positive quality that exists in everyone. I value wonder deeply, and Wonder has given me hope by proposing a future for my children that will remain wonder-full.
1. What does the underlined phrase “taken aback” probably mean in paragraph 1
A. Underestimated.　B. Tricked.　C. Attracted.　D. Shocked.
2. What is the main idea of paragraph 4
A. Desires lead to questions.　 B. Curiosity aids reasoning.
C. Curiosity will fade away.　 D. Childhood is important.
3. What does Keil suggest adults do to help kids develop causal thinking
A. Try to be their playmates.　 B. Give them more homework.
C. Avoid answering questions.　 D. Punish wrong conclusions.
4. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To discuss kids' wonder decline.　B. To promote the writer of Wonder.
C. To teach parenting skills.　 D. To explain causal mechanisms.
2.五年高考(2023新课标Ⅰ) 主题 完善自我
Personal Forgiveness
Taking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don't beat yourself up about them. To err(犯错) is human. 1.　　　 You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.
In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal strengths.” 2.　　　 Are you caring Creative Generous A good listener Fun to be around They don't have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that you're proud of.
At the top of a second page, put the heading “Acts of kindness.” On this one, list all the positive things you've done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day. 3.　　
You could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list. 4.　　　 That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact, don't wait until you've made a mistake to try this—it's a great way to boost self-confidence at any time.
It's something of a cliché(陈词滥调) that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, it's true. 5.　　　 We're all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.
　　A. A little self-forgiveness also goes a long way.
B. Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself.
C. They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise.
D. It's just as important to show yourself some forgiveness.
E. It doesn't mean you have to ignore what's happened or forget it.
F. Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down.
G. Whatever the mistake, remember it isn't a fixed aspect of your personality.
3.三年模拟(2026届福建百校联合测评) 主题 个人成长
　　“I want to be a champion jockey(赛马骑师),” Billy Loughnane says, with the smile that is already something of a trademark. He was being talked about as a future 　1　 well before he started to discuss the idea himself.
“There are pictures of me a couple of months after I was born, 　2　 on a horse,” Loughnane says. “I 　3　 around race horses and it's been my dream job since I was a baby. I've been 　4　 since I started racing.” Loughnane won several small awards less than a year after his first success in November 2022.
In April 2024, he achieved his first 　5　 race win. Just two months later, he had another big victory at Royal Ascot—one of the most important events of horse racing. 　6　 a horse named Rashabar, whose chances of winning were 　7　, he calmly won the Coventry Stakes, a high-level race. That was the only time he ever rode that horse, and it was Rashabar's only win in its recent ten races.
Amid all the quickfire success and the unavoidable 　8　 that followed, Loughnane's awareness and calmness have been 　9　 by a strikingly clear-eyed sense of how far he still has to travel. How has he managed to stay so 　10　 “Everyone asks me the question,” he says, “and I just focus on my rides.”
In 2025, Loughnane has not simply been 　11　, but the busiest rider in Britain, with 771 rides. Every ride involves much more than the one or two minutes on the 　12　. “A lot goes in before the race,” he says, “looking at my horse's 　13　 races and its run style, and making a plan on what to do with the trainer before the race. I'm riding seven days a week,” he says, “but I'm happy to be busy and I'd be 　14　 if I just sat at home with no 　15　.”
1. A. agent　 B. boss 　 C. champion 　 D. runner
2. A. standing　 B. seated 　 C. playing 　 D. tied
3. A. played a part　 B. trained hard 　 C. worked out 　 D. grew up
4. A. lucky　 B. brave 　 C. anxious 　 D. famous
5. A. possible　 B. major 　 C. local 　 D. official
6. A. Feeding　 B. Owning 　 C. Photographing 　 D. Riding
7. A. decent　 B. reasonable 　 C. slim 　 D. known
8. A. attention　 B. performance 　 C. demand 　 D. criticism
9. A. replaced　 B. matched 　 C. driven 　 D. challenged
10. A. sharp-eyed　 B. relaxed 　 C. grounded 　 D. open-minded
11. A. busy　 B. optimistic 　 C. reserved 　 D. tired
12. A. roads　 B. tracks 　 C. edges 　 D. platforms
13. A. previous　 B. restricted 　 C. difficult 　 D. exciting
14. A. dreaming　 B. worrying 　 C. forgiving 　 D. escaping
15. A. company　 B. prospect 　 C. rides 　 D. hobbies
组合练5　阅读(2)&七选五
1.三年模拟(2025河北部分学校联考,C)主题 完善自我
　　In a new study, conducted by The Ohio State University, researchers set out to explain why children often gather more information than they need to complete a task, exploring new ways to solve it even when they know the best solution and have applied it many times before.
“Children can't seem to stop themselves from gathering more information than they need to complete a task, even when they know exactly what they need,” Vladimir Sloutsky, co-author of the study and professor of psychology at The Ohio State University said.
Sloutsky thought this might be because children's brains aren't mature enough to understand the task or pay proper attention, or because they lack the control to focus. But, to his surprise, he found that the most likely reason for this “over-exploring” is that working memory is not fully developed in children. Therefore, while adults can easily remember the best way to complete a task, children are forced to question their often correct memories and re-explore tasks they've done before.
Simply, children don't hold information they need to complete a task in their memory for very long, the study suggests.
Speaking about one of the tasks children were asked to complete in the study, where they were asked to identify an animal by uncovering parts of a hidden picture of it, Sloutsky explained that even though it became obvious after a few tries that the tail was the easiest and quickest part to uncover in order to identify the animal, the kids “just kept uncovering more body parts before they made their choice.”
“The children learned that one body part will tell them what the creature is, but they may be concerned that they don't remember correctly. Their working memory is still under development,” Sloutsky said. “They want to resolve this uncertainty by continuing to sample, by looking at other body parts to see if they line up with what they think.”
The children in the study were aged between four and six, with more research set to uncover exactly when children's working memory improves and gives them the confidence to “act more like adults do” when it comes to completing tasks.
1. What likely explains kids' over-exploring a task
A. Their short-term attention. 　 B. Their hunger for more knowledge.
C. Their underdeveloped memory. 　 D. Their inability to understand the task.
2. What were children asked to do in the experiment
A. Identify the tail of an animal. 　 B. Confirm a creature by its body parts.
C. Uncover the picture on a creature. 　 D. Choose the picture of a hidden animal.
3. How did the children perform in the experiment
A. Really smart. 　B. Very flexible. 　C. Rather excited. 　D. Less confident.
4. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. How Do Children Explore the World
B. What Is Behind Children's Poor Memory
C. Why Should We Inspire Children's Curiosity
D. Why Do Children Like “Useless” Information
2.五年高考(2024浙江一考,D) 主题 完善自我
　　The Stanford marshmallow(棉花糖) test was originally conducted by psychologist Walter Mischel in the late 1960s. Children aged four to six at a nursery school were placed in a room. A single sugary treat, selected by the child, was placed on a table. Each child was told if they waited for 15 minutes before eating the treat, they would be given a second treat. Then they were left alone in the room. Follow-up studies with the children later in life showed a connection between an ability to wait long enough to obtain a second treat and various forms of success.
As adults we face a version of the marshmallow test every day. We're not tempted(诱惑)by sugary treats, but by our computers, phones, and tablets—all the devices that connect us to the global delivery system for various types of information that do to us what marshmallows do to preschoolers.
We are tempted by sugary treats because our ancestors lived in a calorie-poor world, and our brains developed a response mechanism to these treats that reflected their value—a feeling of reward and satisfaction. But as we've reshaped the world around us, dramatically reducing the cost and effort involved in obtaining calories, we still have the same brains we had thousands of years ago, and this mismatch is at the heart of why so many of us struggle to resist tempting foods that we know we shouldn't eat.
A similar process is at work in our response to information. Our formative environment as a species was information-poor, so our brains developed a mechanism that prized new information. But global connectivity has greatly changed our information environment. We are now ceaselessly bombarded(轰炸) with new information. Therefore, just as we need to be more thoughtful about our caloric consumption, we also need to be more thoughtful about our information consumption, resisting the temptation of the mental “junk food” in order to manage our time most effectively.
1. What did the children need to do to get a second treat in Mischel's test
A. Take an examination alone.　 B. Show respect for the researchers.
C. Share their treats with others.　 D. Delay eating for fifteen minutes.
2. According to paragraph 3, there is a mismatch between 　　　.
A. the calorie-poor world and our good appetites
B. the shortage of sugar and our nutritional needs
C. the rich food supply and our unchanged brains
D. the tempting foods and our efforts to keep fit
3. What does the author suggest readers do
A. Absorb new information readily.
B. Be selective information consumers.
C. Use diverse information sources.
D. Protect the information environment.
4. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Eat Less, Read More　 B. The Bitter Truth about Early Humans
C. The Later, the Better　 D. The Marshmallow Test for Grownups
3.三年模拟(2025河北部分学校联考) 主题 学业规划
How High School Juniors Can Prepare for College in Advance
Preparing for college can be a difficult task, but starting early can make it smoother and less stressful. Here are some effective ways high school juniors can get a head start on their college journey.
1.　　　 Academics are the cornerstone of college preparation. High school juniors should put their grades first and take challenging courses that will strengthen their college applications.
Make preparations for exams. 2.　　　 Juniors should start studying well in advance, using resources such as prep books, online courses, and practice tests. Many students find it beneficial to take these exams in the spring of their junior year, allowing time for retakes if necessary.
Develop extra-curricular(课外的) involvement. 3.　　　 So juniors should not only pay attention to their grades but also engage in extra-curricular activities. They should focus on a few key activities that they are passionate about, whether they are sports, clubs, or part-time jobs. Leadership roles and commitment in these activities are particularly impressive to admissions committees.
Take care of mental and physical health. Preparing for college can be stressful, so it's important for juniors to take care of their mental and physical health. 4.　　　 Additionally, practicing stress-relief techniques can help manage anxiety.
Research colleges. Juniors should begin researching colleges to understand what each institution offers and to identify which schools are fit for their goals and interests. Factors to consider include location, size, academic programs, campus culture, and financial aid options. 5.　　
By taking these steps, high school juniors can position themselves for success in the college admissions process. Starting early not only reduces stress but also allows students to make informed decisions and put their best foot forward.
A. Challenge yourself bravely.
B. Attach importance to your studies.
C. Colleges look for well-rounded students.
D. These factors are important to your development.
E. Visiting campuses, if possible, can provide valuable insights.
F. Getting ready for formal tests like the SAT or ACT is important.
G. Regular exercise, healthy eating and enough sleep can improve your focus.
组合练6　阅读(2)&应用文写作
1.五年高考(2021新高考Ⅰ,D) 主题 完善自我
　　Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional(情感的)intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person's makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.
We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims.Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.
Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis (重视) on emotion by employers,educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.
Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives(视角)from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.
1. What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence
A. It can be measured by an IQ test.　 B. It helps to exercise a person's mind.
C. It includes a set of emotional skills.　 D. It refers to a person's positive qualities.
2. Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2
A. To explain a rule.　 B. To clarify a concept.
C. To present a fact.　 D. To make a prediction.
3. What is the author's attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence
A. Favorable.　B. Intolerant.　C. Doubtful.　D. Unclear.
4. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence
A. Its appeal to the public.　 B. Expectations for future studies.
C. Its practical application.　 D. Scientists with new perspectives.
2.五年高考(2021全国甲,D) 主题 认识自我
　　Who is a genius This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.
Let's state clearly:Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us And who are they
In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.
A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别) are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief:Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up It doesn't take a genius to know the answer:absolutely not.
Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素) like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”
1. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club
A. They're unfair.　 B. They're conservative.
C. They're objective.　D. They're strict.
2. What can we infer about girls from the study in Science
A. They think themselves smart.
B. They look up to great thinkers.
C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.
D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs.
3. Why are more geniuses known to the public
A. Improved global communication.　B. Less discrimination against women.
C. Acceptance of victors' concepts.　 D. Changes in people's social positions.
4. What is the best title for the text
A. Geniuses Think Alike　 B. Genius Takes Many Forms
C. Genius and Intelligence　 D. Genius and Luck
3.三年模拟(2026届江苏泰州、靖江期中)
　　　演讲稿假设你要参加学校英语演讲比赛,请你以“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”为题,写一篇英文演讲稿,内容包括:
1. 你对该句的理解;
2. 举例阐释。
注意:词数80左右。
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
组合练7　七选五&读后续写
1.五年高考(2023全国甲)主题 完善自我
Tricks To Becoming A More Patient Person
Here's a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common There's one answer:1.　　　.
In the Digital Age, we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we'd be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
Practice gratitude(感激)
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic. 2.　　　. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
Make yourself wait
Instant gratification(满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. 3.　　　. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You'll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
4.　　
So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself,“5.　　　.” You'll then gradually become more patient.
　　A. Find your causes
B. Start with small tasks
C. Accept the uncomfortable
D. All this adds up to a state of hurry
E. It can also help us practice more patience
F. This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable
G. They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience
2.五年高考(2024浙江一考) 主题 个人成长
　　阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
　　Eva spent the first week of high school trying to keep her head above water. One of the major headaches for her was finding her way in the huge school building. It was a six-story building. On each floor, hallways stretched in four directions, leading to classrooms, laboratories, and teachers' offices. Somewhere in the building, there was also a library, a cafeteria, and a gym.
Having a poor sense of direction, Eva found it impossible to get around in such a huge building. All the different hallways and rooms were too much to think about, let alone commit to memory. She decided that she would memorize where her classes were and then pretend that the rest of the place didn't exist.
In her first P.E. class, Eva was shocked when Coach Pitt announced that everyone had to run one mile around the track outside. She searched the faces of her classmates for signs of panic. There was nothing she feared more than having to run a whole mile. To Eva, “a mile” was used to describe long distances. It was ten miles from her home to her grandfather's, and that always seemed like a long way, even in a car!
When Coach Pitt blew his whistle(哨子), Eva figured she would be left in the dust. However, while some of her classmates edged ahead, others actually fell behind. “It's just the beginning,” she thought. “I'll come in last for sure.”
Soon Eva began to breathe hard, with her heart pounding and legs shaking. Feeling desperate, Eva started using a mind trick on herself. She stopped thinking about the word “mile.” Instead, she focused on reaching the shadow cast on the track by an oak tree up ahead. Then she concentrated on jogging to the spot where the track curved(拐弯). After that, she tried to see if she could complete her first lap. One lap turned into two, then three, then four.
　　注意: 续写词数应为150个左右。
　　When Coach Pitt said “Nice work!” to her at the finish line, Eva was surprised.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　Eva decided to use the same trick to deal with the school building.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
组合练8　应用文写作&读后续写
1.五年高考(2023全国乙)
　　　记叙描写学校英文报组织同学们分享自己在假期中学到的新技能,请你以此为主题写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:
1. 简要描述;
2. 体验和感受。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目已为你写好。
Learning A New Skill
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
2.三年模拟(2025江苏南通基地大联考) 主题 个人成长
　　阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
　　Sophia was a teenager going through changes in her behaviour and dressing style. One day after school, Sophia's mother prepared a plate of delicious vegetables and rice and asked Sophia to have dinner, but she refused to eat it, insisting it wasn't what she liked. Then she absent-mindedly knocked over a vase filled with beautiful roses. Her mother ignored it, but moments later, Sophia asked loudly,“Mummy! Why did you throw away some of my clothes and change the setting of my room ” Her mother was shocked as Sophia had never raised her voice so high.
At night when Sophia's father came home, her mother discussed the matter with him. He listened carefully and asked Sophia's mother to remain calm, no matter what Sophia did. “It's time that we stepped back. Don't do anything for her—no cooking, no laundry(洗衣物), no searching for her missing things...” he said.
The next day, Sophia overslept. Her mother didn't wake her up or prepare breakfast, just putting some money on the table. Sophia grabbed the money and rushed to school. That afternoon, when Sophia returned home, she found there wasn't any food prepared. Feeling unnoticed, Sophia went into her room, locked the door, and began to cry as if releasing the emotions she had bottled up for a long time.
After about 20 minutes, the doorbell rang. Quickly, Sophia dried her eyes and stepped out of her room. When she saw her mother return with a handful of shopping bags, she came in front of her, asking the reason for no breakfast or dinner. Her mother said gently,“Now that you have grown up and have your own thoughts, I'll let you make some personal choices.” Then her mother headed to the kitchen, signaling Sophia to follow. Feeling confused, Sophia came into the kitchen with her mother.
　　注意:续写词数应为150左右。
　　Her mother opened the bags and asked Sophia to look and choose by herself. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　The next morning, Sophia woke up with the determination to change. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
组合练9　完形&读后续写
1.三年模拟(2025福建福州第四次质量检测) 主题 个人成长
　　Mariatou, a woman from a small village in Senegal, had always dreamed of building a better life for her family. However, her husband's illness and the lack of 　1　 in her village made life extremely challenging. Cooking in the dark was a daily 　2　. Children also had difficulty studying, 　3　 kerosene (煤油) lamps that were inefficient.
When Barefoot College International 　4　 a solar training program in her village, Mariatou was initially 　5　 due to her inability to read and fear of the unknown. But driven by her love for her family and the 　6　 need for electricity in her community, she decided to 　7　 and sign up. She recalled, “I thought, ‘You cannot always find all the 　8　 in your village; sometimes you have to go out to explore more'.” The training 　9　 her life. She went from being a woman with limited opportunities to a skilled solar engineer, 　10　 of setting up and maintaining solar products. This 　11　 knowledge gave her the confidence to handle new challenges and spread her techniques to others.
Now, Mariatou is ready to bring light and 　12　 to her village. She is grateful to Barefoot College International and all those who 　13　 her journey. Her story proves the power of 　14　 and access to resources. It shows that with determination and 　15　, even the wildest dreams can become reality. Mariatou's success not only benefits her family but also serves as an inspiration to others in her community.
1. A. electricity　 B. water　 C. sunlight　 D. food
2. A. joy　 B. lesson　 C. target　 D. struggle
3. A. hanging up　 B. relying on　 C. turning down　 D. cleaning up
4. A. completed　 B. joined　 C. offered　 D. expanded
5. A. hesitant　 B. curious　 C. excited　 D. surprised
6. A. emotional　 B. urgent　 C. equal　 D. social
7. A. make a point　 B. take a chance　 C. have an excuse　 D. do a favour
8. A. solutions　 B. choices　 C. problems　 D. promises
9. A. saved　 B. enriched　 C. risked　 D. transformed
10. A. afraid　 B. aware　 C. capable　 D. sick
11. A. limited　 B. self-taught　 C. detailed　 D. new-found
12. A. hope　 B. business　 C. fame　 D. success
13. A. followed　 B. supported　 C. shared　 D. recorded
14. A. culture　 B. nature　 C. education　 D. friendship
15. A. patience　 B. gratitude　 C. cooperation　 D. opportunity
2.五年高考(2022新高考Ⅰ、Ⅱ) 主题 个人成长
　　阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up and walking the route through thick evergreen forest.
I looked around and finally spotted David, who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. He was small for ten years old. His usual big toothy smile was absent today. I walked over and asked him why he wasn't with the other children. He hesitated and then said he had decided not to run.
What was wrong He had worked so hard for this event!
I quickly searched the crowd for the school's coach and asked him what had happened. “I was afraid that kids from other schools would laugh at him,” he explained uncomfortably. “I gave him the choice to run or not, and let him decide.”
I bit back my frustration(懊恼). I knew the coach meant well—he thought he was doing the right thing. After making sure that David could run if he wanted, I turned to find him coming towards me, his small body rocking from side to side as he swung his feet forward.
David had a brain disease which prevented him from walking or running like other children, but at school his classmates thought of him as a regular kid. He always participated to the best of his ability in whatever they were doing. That was why none of the children thought it unusual that David had decided to join the cross-country team. It just took him longer—that's all. David had not missed a single practice, and although he always finished his run long after the other children, he did always finish. As a special education teacher at the school, I was familiar with the challenges David faced and was proud of his strong determination.
　　注意:续写词数应为150左右。
　　We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn't look at me.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
主题四　成长与规划
组合练1　阅读(2)&七选五
1.三年模拟(2026届江浙皖高中发展共同体联考,B) 主题 完善自我
　　Ginny MacColl was 63 when she accepted her daughter's challenge to complete a pull-up. It took nine months to nail it. Now, a decade on, MacColl can pump out 17 of them in a row. MacColl has since competed three times in a reality TV show. She's the oldest person to complete an obstacle, according to Guinness World Records.
“When I grew up, women weren't encouraged to lift weights,” MacColl says. Seeing her daughter, Jessie Graff, a stuntwoman(女特技替身演员) in action, MacColl saw “such strength and grace”. She says, “I realized that the things people had always said about muscles were so wrong. It was a disservice to women.”
MacColl was enrolled in dance lessons by her parents, initially to draw her out of her shell. In 1974, she landed a part in a Broadway show. She branched out into TV commercials during the 70s and 80s, acting as “a housewife and mum, smiling with my product beside me... Folgers coffee, Jordache jeans...” She got married and had two children, even shooting one commercial three days after giving birth.
But “all good things come to an end”, and MacColl got divorced after 13 years of marriage. However, the biggest obstacle she has overcome in life, MacColl says, is failure itself. She felt like a failure at school, when she and her classmates were lined up in order of their IQ scores, and also when her first marriage ended.
“It took me a while to get over that,” she says. “There's a saying I like to tell myself: ‘Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change.' So I try to look at failure as a motivator. I will get this. Social media was my way of getting out of the depression. I started posting some of the things I could do.”
She has more than 130,000 followers on Instagram, and has landed parts in films. She has just filmed her next appearance on American Ninja Warrior. MacColl believes she can continue to get stronger into her 80s and 90s. “Muscle is the organ of longevity,” she says.
1. What made MacColl take up pull-ups
A. She was inspired by her daughter. 　B. She was eager to become an actress.
C. She wanted to prove her worth as a woman. 　D. She desired to break a Guinness world record.
2. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. The busy life of a housewife. 　 B. The popularity of TV commercials.
C. The golden time in MacColl's career. 　 D. MacColl's daily routine as a celebrity.
3. How did MacColl get over her failure
A. By leaving it as it was. 　 B. By making a mental shift.
C. By turning to social media. 　 D. By drawing lessons from it.
4. What message does MacColl's story convey
A. All's well that ends well.
B. Rome was not built in a day.
C. It's never too late to get stronger.
D. It takes courage to change one's life.
答案
1. A　2. C　3. B　4. C　
2.三年模拟(2026届湖南名校联盟质量检测,C) 主题 健康成长
“Being shouted at by their parents reshapes children's brains and makes them more likely to have mental ill-health and struggle to maintain friendships,” members of Parliament (议会) were told by experts. Verbal (言语的) abuse by adults can leave children unable to enjoy pleasure and seeing the world as threatening, experts in child development and mental health told a meeting at Westminster.
“As children we believe what we are told, deeply folding the words of adults into our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. When those words are mean, disrespectful, or hurtful, they can affect a person for their whole life,” said Prof Eamon McCrory, a clinical psychologist.
Scans (扫描) of children's brains have shown that “sustained exposure to abuse, including verbal abuse, leads to significant biological alterations in the brain's structure and function”, McCrory said. It can change both the “threats” and “rewards” circuits in a child's brain, which play a key role in helping them to understand and deal with the world and also in building and maintaining relationships.
McCrory and other leading experts warned people from various political parties that verbal abuse of children by parents, teachers and activity leaders during their early years is widespread and “the most common form of child maltreatment”. The World Health Organisation views emotional abuse, including verbal abuse, as a key form of maltreatment of and violence against children. Two in five children (41%) in the UK are subjected to verbal abuse some of the time or regularly, according to a research study in 2023.
The meeting with parliamentarians, organised by the charity Words Matter, is part of an effort to “bring verbal abuse out of the shadows and give it the same attention as other forms of maltreatment”, said Prof Peter Fonagy, the head of the division of psychology and language sciences at UCL.
Jessica Bondy, the founder of Words Matter, urged ministers to act. “If the government truly wants the healthiest generation in history, tackling verbal abuse must become a core part of the national mental health strategy,” she said.
1. What effect does verbal abuse have on children
A. It improves their social skills.
B. It makes them more violent.
C. It causes potential mental health problems.
D. It helps them understand the world better.
2. What does the underlined word “alterations” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Repairs. B. Changes.
C. Improvements. D. Discoveries.
3. What is the main purpose of the meeting organised by the charity Words Matter
A. To raise awareness of verbal abuse.
B. To encourage the use of proper language.
C. To address the drawbacks of verbal abuse.
D. To tackle the issue of mental maltreatment.
4. What is the experts' collective attitude to verbal abuse
A. It has no link to long-term growth.
B. It is unavoidable in child development.
C. It is a minor issue compared to other maltreatment.
D. It should be prioritized in mental health problems.
答案
1. C　2. B　3. A　4. D　
3.五年高考(2025全国一) 主题 成长与规划
An Unsung Hero
Need a break between classes or just a quick pick-me-up in the morning The College Cafe has just that, and more. 1.　　
Catherine Murphy, a cafe worker in a green shirt and black hat, makes sure that each customer gets exactly what they order. She goes back and forth between machines to make the drinks. 2.　　　 As the customer grabs the drink from her hand, she smiles and says, “Hello, how is your day ” Even when the line is getting longer, she doesn't let it get in the way of her genuine conversations.
Murphy gets up at a quarter to five and drives thirty minutes every day to get to work on time. 3.　　　 “I do so because I like to make coffee for the students. I know they need it in the morning,” Murphy said. Being a mother and wife has helped her become the woman she is. She believes she is here to serve.
One thing Murphy may not know is that her smile is contagious(有感染力) and can be the difference in a student having a much better day than they were having before seeing her. Joanna Wright, a senior political science major, loves coffee and goes to the cafe at least six days a week. 4.　　　 “Catherine always has a huge smile on her face, which always puts me in a cheerful mood,” Wright said.
“I enjoy working in the cafe,” Murphy said. 5.　　　 She has every intention of staying and continuing doing what she loves.
A. The cafe closes at 9 pm every day.
B. She has two children aged eight and four.
C. Sometimes she arrives early to serve the students early.
D. After finishing an order,she calls out the name on the cup.
E. Not only does this cafe serve up drinks, it also serves up smiles.
F. Going to the cafe starts her day off good and gets her ready for class.
G. She has served here for 17 years and can't imagine working anywhere else.
答案
1. E　2. D　3. C　4. F　5. G　
组合练2　阅读(2)&完形
1.五年高考(2021新高考Ⅱ,A) 主题 完善自我
Things to Do in Yorkshire This Summer
Harrogate Music Festival
Since its birth, Harrogate Music Festival has gone from strength to strength. This year, we are celebrating our 50th anniversary. We begin on 1st June with Manchester Camerata and Nicola Benedetti, presenting an amazing programme of Mozart pieces.
Dates:1 June-31 July　　Tickets:￡12-￡96
Jodie's Fitness Summer Classes
As the summer months roll in, our Georgian country estate makes the perfect setting for an outdoor fitness session. Come and work out with our qualified personal trainer, Jodie McGregor, on the grounds of the Middleton Lodge estate.
We will be holding a free taster session on 23rd May, at 10 am, to demonstrate the variety of effective and active exercises. There are eight spaces available for the taster session. Advance bookings are required (info@middletonlodge.co.uk).
Dates: 23 May-11 July　　Tickets:￡7.50 per session
Felt Picture Making
Working from an inspirational picture, this workshop at Helmsley Arts Centre will teach you the techniques you will need to recreate your picture in wool.
We will also discuss the origins of felt (毛毡), what enables wool fibres to become felt and how the processes we use work.
Dates: 12 June-12 July　　Tickets:￡40 including materials
Figure It Out!—Playing with Math
A new exhibition in Halifax uses everyday activities to explain the hidden math principles we all use on a regular basis. Pack a bag, cut a cake, guess which juice container holds the most liquid, and much more. Discover how architects, product designers and scientists use similar skills in their work.
Dates:7 May-10 June　　Tickets:Free
1. What should you do if you want to attend the taster session of Jodie's fitness classes
A. Join a fitness club.　 B. Pay a registration fee.
C. Make a booking.　 D. Hire a personal trainer.
2. How much is the ticket for Felt Picture Making
A. ￡7.50.　B. ￡12.　C. ￡40.　D. ￡96.
3. Which of the following starts earliest
A. Harrogate Music Festival.　 B. Jodie's Fitness Summer Classes.
C. Felt Picture Making.　 D. Figure It Out!—Playing with Math.
答案
1. C　2. C　3. D　
2.三年模拟(2026届四川绵阳南山中学月考,D) 主题 认识自我
　　Are you a logical thinker, or would you say that you're more free-spirited and artistic If you're the former, somebody's probably told you at some point that you're a left-brained person, and if you're the latter, right-brained. The idea that the right half of the brain is the creative half and the left half is the analytical (分析的) half and that our individual characteristics are determined by which half is dominant is widespread in popular psychology. However, this idea is a fiction.
Although we all obviously have different personalities