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阅读理解必练 01（新高考）
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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。
A
【来源】浙江省强基联盟2024-2025学年高三12月联考英语试题
Digital Discovery Workshops
PacSci’s Digital Discovery Workshops bring unique science experiences to you on your own schedule.
PacSci educators join you live from our Digital Learning Studio to engage learners in STEM concepts through real-
time demonstrations, sample close-ups, and interactive software and videos.
Who Are these for?
Digital Discovery Workshops are designed for Pre K-12 graders joining from classrooms, after-school
settings, library programs, or other community groups.
Costs & Booking
·1 - 99 participants:$250
·100 - 199 participants:$350
·200 - 299 participants:$450
·300+ participants:$550
Qualified low-income schools may receive up to 100% off Digital Discovery Workshops rates. Programs
should be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. We book on a rolling calendar year so we can schedule as far in
advance as you like!
How They Work
·PacSci educators send you a private Zoom link, or join a virtual platform of your choice.
·PacSci educators guide participants through demonstrations and activities as they facilitate active student
participation.
·Each program includes an optional follow-along worksheet, as well as connected extension activities,
reading lists, and videos to use before and after the program.
What You Will Need
·One shared device with a large screen and speakers or individual devices
·Internet connection
·Access to your selected virtual platform, such as Zoom
·A webcam and microphone on participant device(s)
·An adult or volunteer must be present to help facilitate
1．What is the aim of the Digital Discovery Workshops?
A．To promote digital learning. B．To improve science education.
C．To discover talented learners. D．To enjoy interactive experience.2．What do we know the Digital Discovery Workshops?
A．They always employ famous educators. B．They cover full costs on some conditions.
C．They accept advance booking at any time.D．They are appropriate for university students.
3．What are participants expected to do?
A．Share personal devices. B．Access popular platforms.
C．Engage with assistance. D．Take photos via webcams.
B
【来源】江苏省南京市六校联合体2024-2025学年高三上学期11月联考英语试题
One day, my 11-year-old daughter told me that she wanted to return a pair of pants on Amazon. “You need to
keep clicking the ‘something else’ button if you want to talk to a real person,” I told her. She followed my word,
and after a bit of clicking, she managed to talk to a real person and get the pants returned. In the process, I had the
chance to think about what this everyday interaction was teaching my daughter.
I thought about what it meant to constantly ask for “something else”. It’s not only about having a real person
to talk with. It’s equally about the quality of our communication. It’s about thinking something, then saying it, and
then having another person think and say something back to you. It seems simple and yet it may become the
exception, not the rule. In many cases, it already has.
With the “quick responses” at the bottom of Gmail, potential responses often appear right in front of us.
“Yes, sure.” “Of course!” or “I got it.” The responses, I’ve noticed, are mostly okay. Sometimes, they’re exactly
what I want to say. Occasionally, they’re wildly wrong. At first, I told myself I wouldn’t use those pre-made
responses. Soon enough, though, I got in a rush and found they were good.
What would happen if our language got automated in general in this way? What if, instead of generating
responses, we simply pointed and clicked? Choosing a response is a kind of thinking, but it’s far less accurate than
the kind needed to generate content. It has to do more with recognizing a “good enough” response. Instead of
starting with a blank board, we critique (评判) things. That’s not useless, but it doesn’t replace thinking in a
generative way. If kids only critique something, they won’t have original thoughts. They may become great editors,
but they’ll likely struggle to create ideas in fresh ways.
There’s no simple solution and certainly no way to turn back the clock on automated talk. Yet, as we move
forward, we need to consider carefully how simple changes in communication can have serious effects. If we want
to help our kids, the “something else” we searched for — authentic human conversation — should not be the
exception, but the rule.
4．What contributes to high-quality communication according to paragraph 2?
A．The clear goals. B．The exact expressions.
C．The process of thinking. D．The immediate response.
5．How does the author feel about using the pre-made responses?
A．Excited and eager to try them out.
B．Annoyed and not interested in them.C．Disappointed by their inaccurate suggestions.
D．Unwilling but finally aware of their convenience.
6．What would happen to kids with the automation of language?
A．Their creativity will suffer. B．Their critical thinking ability will increase.
C．Their editing skills will hardly improve. D．Their expressions will be more accurate and efficient.
7．What can be the best title for the text?
A．My Reflections on Automated Talk B．My Unforgettable Online Return Experience
C．The Art of Guiding Children’s Creativity D．The Benefits of Using Automation in Communication
C
【来源】湖南省部分名校2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中联合考试英语
The impacts of smoking on the immune system remain long after a smoker’s last smoking, according to a
study. The analysis is part of an effort to determine why immune responses vary so widely from person to person.
In addition to cigarette smoking, the study found that having a higher-than-average body mass index (体重指数)
and having previously been infected with a typical virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV,巨细胞病毒) also affect the
immune response.
Biologist Saint-André and her colleagues analysed blood samples and questionnaires collected by the Milieu
Intérieur Consortium from 1,000 healthy people who live in Brittany, France. The researchers exposed the blood
samples to microorganisms, viruses and so on known to activate the immune system. They then gauged the effect
of them on the production of proteins called cytokines (细胞因子) , which regulate the body’s inflammatory (炎症
的) responses.
The authors combined these results with information about 136 personal traits drawn from population
studies, environmental and clinical data. They found that three factors stood out as having particularly strong
associations with cytokine responses: cigarette smoking, body mass index and previous cytomegalovirus infection.
The data on cigarette consumption were particularly striking; the effect of smoking on cytokine responses
was as large as the effects of age, sex and genetics. And these effects remained for years after participants had given
up cigarettes.
But the study still needs to be repeated to ensure that the results are convincing, says Saint-Andre. And in
future, it should include a more diverse group of participants. The team has now expanded their study to include
participants from Senegal and Hong Kong, she says. The researchers have also gone back to the original
participants, and have collected fresh blood samples from 415 of them 10 years after the original samples were
taken.
“It would be valuable to learn more about how smoking influences immune cell function, and, in turn, what
the body’s responses to infection are,” says professor Luo. “That could offer valuable insights into the broader
health consequences of smoking.”
8．How did the researchers identify the three influencing factors?
A．By repeating the study.B．By contrasting the personal traits.
C．By referring to studies of other fields.
D．By researching up to 136 people.
9．Who might have the worst immune system according to the text?
A．Someone who has quit smoking for many years.
B．Someone whose relatives have a smoking habit.
C．Someone who has a below normal body mass index.
D．Someone who lives with a CMV infected person.
10．What did researchers do to ensure the results were CORRECT?
A．They invited more participants of the same race.
B．They expanded their research all over the world.
C．They got on well with the original participants.
D．They restudied some original participants years later.
11．What can we know from what Luo said?
A．It is useful and valuable to give up smoking.
B．The result of the study is complete.
C．Smoking has something to do with infection.
D．The study aids to learn the effects of smoking.
D
【来源】2025届广东省三校“决胜高考，梦圆乙巳”第一次联合模拟一模英语试题
In the quest to understand and compare the educational paradigms shaping the minds of future generations,
researchers have delved into the intricate dynamics of Chinese and Western pedagogical approaches. Today, the
discourse on education systems is often framed by ideological debates and cultural perspectives. Yet, a new
comprehensive study aims to dissect these systems beyond surface-level observations, exploring the underlying
philosophies and their impact on students.
“With the proliferation of educational theories, it is crucial for us to examine the core principles that drive
different educational systems,” said Dr. Li Wei, lead author of the study and a professor of comparative education at
the University of Beijing. “These systems now influence the lives of millions of students worldwide, and as we
increasingly rely on them to shape the minds of our youth, I wanted to know: How do they compare?”
Using a diverse set of educational case studies and outcomes from various countries, Dr. Li and her team
scrutinized the effectiveness and philosophical underpinnings of Chinese and Western education systems.
“We were particularly interested in identifying the factors that contribute to the distinct characteristics of
each system, such as the emphasis on rote learning in some cultures versus the focus on critical thinking in others,”
said Dr. Li.
Their study revealed that the educational outcomes are not solely determined by the amount of content
covered but also by the pedagogical approach. Moreover, these systems are biased towards certain types of learnersand intellectual development. This is expected since the educational systems are often a reflection of the cultural
values and societal expectations of the regions they serve.
What can we learn from the comparative analysis of these educational systems?
“A great deal,” Dr. Li explained. “Educational policymakers can use our study to inform the development of
curricula that balance the need for knowledge retention with the cultivation of critical thinking skills. To improve
the adaptability of educational systems, we can also encourage the incorporation of diverse teaching methods that
cater to a range of learning styles.”
12．What do we know about the current state of educational records and observations?
A．They are becoming outdated.
B．They are mostly based on theoretical models.
C．They are limited in scope.
D．They are used for comparative analysis.
13．What does Dr. Li’s study focus on?
A．Teaching methodologies.
B．Educational infrastructure.
C．Observational data.
D．Student performance metrics.
14．What has led to the differences between the Chinese and Western education systems according to the study?
A．Cultural and historical factors.
B．Technological advancements.
C．Economic disparities.
D．Government policies.
15．What is Dr. Li’s suggestion for improving educational systems?
A．Integrate more technology into classrooms.
B．Standardize curriculums across different regions.
C．Provide guidance to educators on diverse teaching methods.
D．Focus on a single pedagogical approach for all subjects.
