专题 13 阅读表达(北京专用)
五年考情（2021-2025）
考点分布
命题趋势
年份 体裁 词数 话题 细节 推断 主旨 猜词 开放
表达 表达 表达 表达 思考
两位青少年发挥想象力并付 选材多元，题型设
2025 记叙文 278 3 0 0 0 1
诸实践的故事 计从简单信息提取
追求科学研究的独立过程中 转向复杂信息整
2024 记叙文 268 3 0 0 0 1
成长的故事 合，要求结合语境
习惯是如何形成的以及对人 分析修辞、句式效
2023 记叙文 280 3 0 0 0 1
的影响。 果，强化与现实关
联。考查注重高阶
发明一种适合所有年龄的人
2022 记叙文 286 3 0 0 0 1
思维，通过设置开
们可以喝的无糖的健康饮料
放性问题考查思维
解决争执减情绪负担
2021 说明文 322 3 0 0 0 1
深度。
(2025·北京·高考)
There’s something magical about the way imagination works. Around the world, kids are using imagination in
ways that were once only found in science fiction.
Take the story of Mark Lee. He loved biking around his neighbourhood but grew upset seeing that many
plastic bottles littered the parks and sidewalks. Instead of simply complaining, he decided to do something about it.
Using an old 3D printer, Mark started experimenting. He melted (熔化) plastic bottles down and tried shaping
them into small bricks. At first, everything went wrong — the plastic broke, the printer jammed, and the pieces
didn’t fit together. Friends laughed a little, and even Mark’s parents thought he should just give up.
But Mark had a different idea. He redesigned the bricks to lock together like puzzle (拼图) pieces and adjusted
the heating temperature carefully. After months of trial and error, he succeeded. With a little help from his school
and the local community centre, Mark used his bricks to build a small bike shelter for his neighbourhood.
And he’s not alone. Thirteen-year-old Sally Carter loved reading fantasy books. Inspired by magical maps in
her stories, she wondered: what if we could build a real-world app that helps people explore hidden places in their
own cities? She gathered friends, learned some basic programming, and together they created an app that maps
small local parks and gardens few people knew about. Their app quickly grew popular in town and even won a
local youth innovation award.Next time you see a young person lost in thought, don’t rush to pull them back. They might just be imagining
the next great idea.
40. What upset Mark when he was biking around his neighbourhood?
_____________________________________________________________
41. How does the app created by Sally and her friends help?
_____________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
> With encouragement from his friends and parents, Mark built a small bike shelter for his neighbourhood
after months of trial and error.
_____________________________________________________________
43. How can you put your imagination into practice as Mark and Sally did? (In about 40 words)
_____________________________________________________________
(2024·北京·高考)
Growing up, I idealised independence. I always wanted my own efforts to be enough. When I decided to
pursue a postgraduate degree, I wanted to develop a novel research programme and quickly establish myself as an
independent scientist. But I was unrealistically optimistic about what I could achieve.
As I began designing experiments, my committee members warned me about the challenges I would face. But
my need for independence drove me to push forward with my research plan. As a result, the first four years of my
postgraduate career were defined by a series of failures.
During my second year, I failed my comprehensive exam because my proposal was unclear. During my third
year, I discovered that after treating thousands of seeds, I obtained just one plant I could use for experiments. By
my fourth year, my desperation to succeed overshadowed my desire for independence.
My adviser and I devised (想出) a somewhat unusual solution: I would spend three months in a collaborating
(合作的) lab to obtain specialised training. I worked extensively with other students, constantly asked questions,
and helped with ongoing projects to learn everything I could. Finally, I conducted an elegant experiment that would
not have been possible without the help of the members in the lab.
My adviser saw this experience as a groundbreaking success, emphasising the collaborating skills I acquired.
A few months later, when I repeated the experiment in my home lab, I produced more publishable data. By learning
when to ask for help, I eventually found myself on the way to becoming an independent scientist.
40. In the beginning, what drove the author to push forward with the research plan?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
41. What was the solution by the adviser and the author after those repeated failures?
____________________________________________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
> The adviser considered the author’s experience in the lab a groundbreaking success because publishable data
had been produced.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
43. From this story, what can you learn about “independence”? (In about 40 words)___________________________________________________________________________________________
(2023·北京·高考)
Habit formation is the process by which behaviours become automatic. People develop countless habits as
they explore the world, whether they are aware of them or not. Understanding how habits take shape may be
helpful in changing bad habits.
Habits are built through learning and repetition. A person is thought to develop a habit in the course of
pursuing goals by beginning to associate certain cues(刺激) with behavioural responses that help meet the goal.
Over time, thoughts of the behaviour and ultimately the behaviour itself are likely to be triggered(触发) by these
cues.
A “habit loop(环)” is a way of describing several related elements that produce habits. These elements are
called the cue, the routine, and the reward. For example, stress could serve as a cue that one responds to by eating,
which produces the reward﹣the reduction of stress. While a routine involves repeated behaviour, it’s not
necessarily performed in response to a deep﹣rooted urge, as a habit is.
Old habits can be difficult to shake, and healthy habits are often harder to develop. But through repetition,
it’s possible to form new habits. The amount of time needed to build a habit will depend on multiple factors,
including the individual and the intended behaviour. While you are able to pickup a new habit in a few weeks, it
takes many months to build a healthy habit. Take some time to think about what leads to bad habits and re﹣
evaluate what you get out of them (or don’t). Consider and keep in mind why you want to make a change,
including how the change reflects your values.
40．How are habits built?
41．In what way is a routine different from a habit?
42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Picking up a new habit takes a few week, while building a healthy habit takes a shorter time.
43．What benefit(s) have you got from one of your good habits?(In about 40 words)
(2022·北京·高考)
Tom, a 15-year-old inventor and entrepreneur (创业者), witnessed at his own school the widespread
consumption of sugary drinks by kids. He knew there had to be a better portable drink solution and decided to
innovate from something he saw in his own home: fruit infused (浸泡) water.
Tom watched his mum make healthy fruit infusions but then struggle for a take-along option. From observing
his mum and from his desire to give kids better drink options, he came up with his original model for the Fun
Bottle. “I wanted to come up with a healthy, natural way for people to drink when on the go. A big part of my
mission is to get people of all ages off sugary drinks,” Tom explains.
The bottle is made with a strainer (滤网) that allows the great tastes and natural sugars of the various fruits
and vegetables you choose to come through the water, without any of the seeds or skins flowing through.Tom is proud of his design and excited to be selling the Fun Bottle on his website and in stores, but this 15-
year-old is most proud of the opportunities that Fun Bottle presents to others. It helps to provide healthy
alternatives to sugary drinks; and also Tom donates part of the profits to the Organisation for a Healthier Generation
(OHG).
Tom has been awarded several prizes, but this teenage innovator remains humble. When asked what advice
he’d give other entrepreneurial youth, he says, “Prepare and have your family’s support. It is important to know
from the beginning that there are a lot of highs and lows, and there is no such thing as overnight success.”
40. What did Tom witness at his own school?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
41. Where did Tom get the idea for the original model for the Fun Bottle?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Tom is most proud of the opportunities that Fun Bottle presents to others because he not only provides healthy
alternatives to sugary drinks but also donates all the profits to the OHG.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
43. Among Tom’s qualities, which one(s) do you think will be important for us? Why?(In about 40 words)
___________________________________________________________________________________________
(2021·北京·高考)
Recent research suggests that if an argument gets resolved，the emotional response tied to it is significantly
reduced or almost completely erased．Thus，it may be worth bringing up issues with your friends， family
members，or classmates rather than holding them back．
There is a difference between arguing and fighting．Arguing is that you and your opponent present your
concerns and discuss the feelings and issues related to those concerns．You can engage in an argument respectfully
without stirring up（激起） anger．Fighting，however，usually involves personal attacks，raising of voices，
and storming out．Discussing your issues and resolving them instead of stuffing them down can improve your
emotional health．In a study，2.000 people were asked to record their feelings and experiences for eight days in a
row．When people had an argument that they considered resolved， they had half the reactivity （情绪反应）
of those who avoided an argument．Reactivity is an increase in negative emotions or a decrease in positive
emotions．In other words，resolving an argument cuts your negative feelings by half．One day later， people
who had a resolved argument reported no increase of negative emotions compared with those who avoided an
argument． This means that resolving an argument can feel like you have reached a state of resolution——and
you are less likely to be annoyed．
Moreover，the older you are，the more likely you will come to a resolution after an argument．This may be
because more life experience usually leads to more defined priorities．You are more likely to distinguish between
what matters and what does not．
It is easier to avoid a discussion，but risking talking about it may eventually lead to a better outcome．40. According to this passage，what is arguing？
___________________________________________________________________________________________
41. Why is it that“the older you are， the more likely you will come to a resolution after an argument”？
___________________________________________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement，then underline it and explain why．
Resolving arguments can improve your emotional health，because it increases your reactivity and reduces the
chance of you getting angry．
___________________________________________________________________________________________
43.In addition to improving emotional health，what do you think are some other benefits of resolving an
argument？ （In about 40 words）
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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(2025届北京市第八中学高三下学期热身练英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在
答题卡指定区域作答。
Hogan was one of the greatest golfers of the 20th century, an accomplishment he achieved through tireless
practice. For him, every practice session had a purpose. He spent years breaking down each phase of the golf swing
and testing new methods for each part. The result was near perfection. Hogan finished his career with nine major
championships. During his prime, other golfers attributed his remarkable success to “Hogan’s secret”. Today,
experts have a new term for his style of improvement: deliberate practice.
Deliberate practice refers to a special type of practice that is purposeful and systematic. While regular
practice might include mindless repetitions, deliberate practice requires focused attention and is conducted with the
specific goal of improving performance. When Hogan carefully reconstructed each step of his golf swing, he was
engaging in deliberate practice. He was finely tuning his technique.
The greatest challenge of deliberate practice is to remain focused. In the beginning, showing up and putting
in your repeated practice is the most important thing. But after a while we begin to carelessly overlook small errors
and miss daily opportunities for improvement. This is because the natural tendency of the human brain is to
transform repeated behaviors into automatic habits. The more we repeat a task, the more mindless it becomes.
Mindless activity is the enemy of deliberate practice. The danger of practicing the same thing again and again is
that progress becomes assumed. Too often, we assume we are getting better simply because we are gaining
experience. In reality, we are merely reinforcing our current habits—not improving them.
Deliberate practice always follows the same pattern: break the overall process down into parts, identify your
weaknesses, test new strategies for each section, and then integrate your learning into the overall process.
Deliberate practice does not mean that you can fashion yourself into anything with enough work and effort,
though. While human beings do possess a remarkable ability to develop their skills, genes put limits on how far anyindividual can go. But genetics do not determine performance. It is deliberate practice that can help us maximize
our potential. It turns potential into reality.
1．What is deliberate practice according to the passage?
2．What is the danger of mindless repetition?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
According to the passage, we possess a remarkable ability to develop our skills, so we can achieve any
success through deliberate practice.
4．Use an example to show how you will use deliberate practice to develop your skills? (In about 40 words)
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(2025届北京市中国人民大学附属中学高三下学期三模英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。
Why does one plus one equal two? One possible answer is “It just does!” Math can seem like a world of
rules you just have to follow, which makes it seem rigid and boring. Whereas my love of math is somewhat driven
by my love of breaking rules, or at least pushing against them. Both of those impulses play an important role in
advancing human understanding, and in particular mathematical understanding.
So rather than think about why one plus one is two, let’s go a little further and question whether it’s even true
all the time. Sometimes, one plus one can equal more than two. If you and a friend each have enough money for
one cup of coffee, together you might afford three cups if you have slightly more than needed individually.
Sometimes, one plus one is just one, like if you put a pile of sand on top of another pile of sand, then you just get
one pile of sand. And in some situations, one plus one is actually zero. If I say “I’m not not hungry,” that means
“I’m hungry.” The point here is that one “not” plus one “not” is the same as zero “nots”.
Now, you might think that these aren’t really situations where one plus one equals something else, because
they aren’t really addition, or because those aren’t really numbers. You’re welcome to think that, but that’s not what
math does. Math instead isn’t really about getting the right answer; it’s about building good justifications. The
solidity of math comes from not wanting to trust things, but wanting to jump and swing and know that our
framework will hold up. One of the reasons the framework is so strong is precisely because we question it so
deeply.
I hope that we will start seeing mathematics as a place to pose questions and explore answers, rather than a
place where the answers are fixed and we’re supposed to know them. And I hope we will value those who follow
their curiosity on a journey that may be slow and without a clear destination, a quiet walk through the countryside
rather than a race to the finish.
1．Why does the author love math?
2．What’s the result when combining two “nots” in the language example?3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The solidity of math comes from not wanting to trust things, and questioning the framework deeply weakens its
foundation.
4．What do you think one plus one equals? Use an example in your life to illustrate. (In about 40 words)
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(2025届北京市八一学校高三下学期考前适应性练习英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问
题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A study published in the journal Organizational Behavior this month found that the same piece of work is
judged more harshly if it is handed in late than if it is handed in on time. Procrastination is harmful, the study
suggests, and it really does matter if you make the deadline.
This news didn’t strike fear into my heart for a couple of reasons. First, it feels intuitive. Second, I am a
punctual person. I meet the vast majority of my deadlines. But, for me, procrastination is integral to achieving that.
My ideal working day as a writer includes a certain amount of doing nothing. Not time off from working, strictly,
but time when I am just thinking. It looks like pure procrastination, it even feels like procrastination a lot of the
time — but I am passionate in my defense that it isn’t quite.
If I sit down to do a piece of work too soon, it perversely (反常地) takes me longer and turns out worse
overall. I need time for the task to pull itself into shape in the background while I do other things. I don’t think
writing is the only job for which this is true. I feel confident that any job that involves primarily mental rather than
physical labour benefits from a certain amount of this semi-procrastination.
That phrase “a certain amount”, though, is where things get interesting. Procrastination is less an art than an
extreme sport. Some is genuinely productive, but too much will ruin your life. So, the right amount of
procrastination — what exactly is that? I can’t help you here. It will vary from person to person and task to task. I
like to think I’ve got my procrastination timings pretty well worked out. But it’s a technique that requires careful
monitoring and recalibration (重新校对). The other factor here is fear. Personally, I need to be genuinely afraid that
I do not have enough time left to complete my work to a high standard in order to really get down to it.
It’s not a perfect system. In some ways I wish the procrastination portion of my work process did not exist.
Because it might work, broadly, but it often doesn’t feel good. I frequently fall prey to the worst of both worlds: not
properly working, but not resting and allowing thoughts to flourish either, just sort of pickling and worrying and
frittering around. But I would like my battle to continue to be how to procrastinate well, rather than how not to
procrastinate at all.
1．What does the author include in their ideal working day as a writer?
2．Why does the author need semi-procrastination?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The author believes his procrastination timings are well worked out and set in stone.4．Will you semi-procrastinate and why?(In about 40 words)
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(2025届北京市丰台区高三下学期二模英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题
卡指定区域作答。
“You Only Live Once” (YOLO), a concept made popular in contemporary society through social media,
conveys the desire to make the most of the present situation and cast aside all worries about the future. This
mindset is considered to be the characteristic of today’s youth. However, do young people truly embody the YOLO
mentality, or are they too concerned about planning their future to enjoy the present?
Some young people do tend to be overly absorbed in future planning and miss out on the present, largely
influenced by societal attitudes advocating the merits of working towards a life plan and future goal. In Asian
societies, young people plan their futures carefully to ensure financial security for the latter half of their lives. This
often means getting good education and jobs. So, many take extra classes, losing free time and hobbies. Their
excessive (过度的) focus on academics, which neglects their personal nature, brings mental stress and stops them
from following their passions.
Another factor driving young people to excessively plan for the future is the increasing number of world
challenges. Natural disasters, conflicts, wars, and pandemics are increasing, making the job market unstable. Young
people are now more pressured to consider their future in this changing world. As a result, they don’t enjoy their
youth as they should. Research conducted by University College London shows over half of 16-25-year-olds are
worried about their future, with 53% believing job prospects are worsening.
Nevertheless, it’s encouraging to see that more young people are stepping off the beaten path and embracing
the YOLO philosophy. The future is uncertain, and it’s natural for young people to feel anxious. However, living in
the moment and enjoying each experience is crucial. After all, isn’t life more about the journey than the
destination?
1．What mindset does YOLO convey?
2．What are the two main factors that cause some young people to focus more on future planning?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
In order to find their passions in life, young people in Asia plan their futures carefully.
4．How do you understand the sentence “Life is more about the journey than the destination.” in the passage? (In
about 40 words)
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(2025届北京市第十三中学高三下学期三模英语试题) 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
Why does one plus one equal two? One possible answer is “It just does!” Math can seem like a world of
rules you just have to follow, which makes it seem rigid and boring.Whereas my love of math is somewhat driven
by my love of breaking rules, or at least pushing against them. Both of those impulses play an important role inadvancing human understanding, and in particular mathematical understanding.
So rather than think about why one plus one is two, let’s go a little further and question whether it’s even true
all the time. Sometimes, one plus one can equal more than two. If you and a friend each have enough money for
one cup of coffee, together you might afford three cups if you have slightly more than needed individually.
Sometimes, one plus one is just one, like if you put a pile of sand on top of another pile of sand, then you just get
one pile of sand. And in some situations, one plus one is actually zero. If I say “I’m not not hungry,” that means
“I’m hungry.” The point here is that one “not” plus one “not” is the same as zero “nots.”
Now, you might think that these aren’t really situations where one plus one equals something else, because
they aren’t really addition, or because those aren’t really numbers. You’re welcome to think that, but that’s not what
math does. Math instead isn’t really about getting the right answer; it’s about building good justifications. The
solidity of math comes from not wanting to trust things, but wanting to jump and swing and know that our
framework will hold up. One of the reasons the framework is so strong is precisely because we question it so
deeply.
I hope that we will start seeing mathematics as a place to pose questions and explore answers, rather than a
place where the answers are fixed and we’re supposed to know them. And I hope we will value those who follow
their curiosity on a journey that may be slow and without a clear destination, a quiet walk through the countryside
rather than a race to the finish.
1．Why does the author love math?
2．What’s the result when combining two “nots” in the language example?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The solidity of math comes from not wanting to trust things, and questioning the framework deeply weakens its
foundation.
4．What do you think one plus one equals? Why? (In about 40 words)
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(2025届北京市精华学校高三下学期三模英语试题) 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。请在答题卡指
定区域作答。
Have you ever told yourself, “Just five more minutes” before bed, only to find yourself still awake an hour
later? If so, you’re not alone. Sleep procrastination (拖延) — delaying bedtime despite knowing the consequences
— isn’t unusual.
Stop blaming yourselves for lack of self-discipline. The truth is, sleep procrastination is more complex than
just poor time management. Both psychological and emotional factors make it difficult to simply go to bed earlier.
During the day, we are bombarded with responsibilities: school, homework, and endless tasks. When night
comes, we finally feel in control of our time, so we stay up late as a form of rebellion. Instead of resting, we seek
out distractions: scrolling through social media or playing games. These activities might relieve stress, but here’sthe kicker: Staying up late doesn’t actually make you feel better. Instead, it leaves you looking and feeling like an
exhausted raccoon (浣熊) , squinting (眯着眼看) at the classroom whiteboard, wondering if it’s a secret code
you’re too tired to crack.
The problem is that most of these activities are designed to keep us hooked. Social media apps, video
platforms and even games trigger dopamine releases, making it hard to stop. Our brains want the next small hit of
pleasure, even when our bodies are begging for sleep. It’s a vicious (恶性的) cycle. But it’s one that we can break.
First, we need to redefine relaxation by creating moments of pleasure during the day, so we don’t feel the
need to steal “me-time” at night. Next, we should form a sleep-friendly routine: dim the lights, avoid screens and
wind down with a book or a calming activity. Overstimulating activities, like action movies, intense gaming or
heated debates on social media right before bed, should be avoided.
Revenge bedtime procrastination may seem like a small win, but the real victory is waking up refreshed. So,
the next time that “five more minutes” thought comes, choose self-care and a well-functioning mind. Your future
self will be grateful.
1．What is sleep procrastination?
2．Why are social media designed to get us hooked?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Although staying up late can effectively release our stress, it leads us to vicious cycle of being exhausted.
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4．What other ways can you adopt to overcome sleep procrastination? Please explain. (In about 40 words)
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(2025届北京市昌平区高三下学期二模英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
In today’s fast-paced, achievement-oriented society, productivity is often associated with time management.
We often think that to be productive, we need to master time-management techniques. But have you ever noticed
that when you’re emotionally worn out, you struggle to stay organized or motivated? Or when you’re
overwhelmed, tasks like answering emails or doing laundry pile up?
Unresolved emotions, such as fears of disappointing others or missing out on opportunities, often drive
people to over-commit. Even with a well-organized calendar, you may find yourself squeezing in extra tasks, only
to feel overwhelmed and rushed, which can lead to anxiety or even depression. The problem is not your time-
management skills, but emotional overload.
True productivity isn’t about doing more in less time; it’s about managing your energy, emotions, and well-
being over the long term. Research shows that employees who practice emotional regulation experience 20-30%
higher productivity than those who rely only on time management.
The good news is that emotional management isn’t about grand gestures — it grows in small, intentional
shifts. Start by pausing before agreeing to new commitments. When someone asks you to take on an additional
task, don’t immediately agree. Ask for some time to consider it and review your other obligations. Besides, separateyour work outcomes from your self-worth. By shifting from a perfectionist mindset to a growth-oriented one, you
will focus on learning rather than only on achieving perfect outcomes.
To get out of a seemingly cruel cycle, it takes patience and sensibility within yourself. Change is hard, but
every step, no matter how small, is a step toward reclaiming your well-being.
1．What often make people over-commit?
2．What is true productivity about?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
By shifting from a perfectionist mindset to a growth-oriented one, you will concentrate on managing
emotions rather than only on achieving perfect outcomes.
4．Besides what is mentioned in the passage, what else can you do to better manage your emotions? (In about 40
words)
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(2025届北京市西城区高三下学期二模英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题
卡指定区域作答。
If you listen to some self-improvement lectures about success, you’ll hear a familiar saying: Hustle (忙碌)
harder. It sounds like success is just a matter of willpower and that the life of your dreams is within reach. Many
young people are buying into this mindset, spending every waking hour working toward ambitious goals, only to
find themselves worn out and unfulfilled.
Hustle culture promises success, but it often leads to burnout and disappointment. The truth is that success
and fulfillment don’t come from constant struggle. They come from something deeper and more sustainable:
persistence (坚持).
Hustle culture praises big goals. But what the experts won’t tell you is that most of those goals require a mix
of timing, luck, and sometimes even genetics. No matter how hard you hustle, success isn’t always within your
control. Persistence culture, on the other hand, takes a different approach. Instead of focusing on massive, high-risk
goals, it emphasizes consistent effort over time. It encourages growth, learning, and steady improvement—factors
that are within your control.
Hustle culture focuses on goals, ignoring the process. It tells you to chase success at all costs, even if that
means doing things you hate along the way. For example, you love podcasting (制作播客). You enjoy the
connection with your audience. But if you follow hustle culture, your focus shifts to profit, audience growth, and
social media engagement. To “succeed,” you have to learn marketing strategies that you don’t actually enjoy.
Persistence culture, in contrast, prioritizes the process itself. It asks: Do you enjoy what you’re doing? When
you love the process, you don’t need external approval to keep going. Success becomes a byproduct of consistency
and passion. Instead of measuring success by external factors, it asks: How can I improve? Maybe your podcast
isn’t getting millions of downloads, but are you becoming a better interviewer?Are you developing new skills? These are the measures that matter because they’re within your control.
1．How do many young people feel after following the “hustle harder” mindset?
2．Where do success and fulfillment come from?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
> Hustle culture focuses on massive, high-risk goals, measures success by external factors and prioritizes the
process.
4．How are you going to put “Persistence Culture” into practice in your daily life? (In about 40 words)
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(2025届北京市朝阳区高三下学期二模考试英语试题) 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
Good news for procrastinators (拖延者): There is a way to use procrastination to your advantage. Most
procrastinators make the mistake of doing nothing at all. But when you use procrastination as motivation to get
things done, you can avoid doing that one thing you really would rather not do and be quite productive. It’s what
essayist John Perry calls “structured procrastination”.
Let’s say, for example, you have a number of tasks you are avoiding, in order of urgency:1) Finishing an
essay; 2) Responding to emails; 3) Cleaning and doing laundry. A non-procrastinator would accomplish these tasks
in order of urgency. A procrastinator would avoid doing them altogether. But a structured procrastinator would do
them in reverse (反向) — using his desire to avoid writing the essay as motivation to do cleaning and respond to
emails. Since he can reprogram by working on other things that are still valuable, he is actually getting a lot done.
College senior Jordan Gonen is what you might call a structured procrastinator. When he is overcome with
fear of homework, he’ll preoccupy himself with what he calls “quick wins”—sending emails and writing articles
for his blog. “It’s still procrastinating my homework, but instead of doing nothing in the meantime, I’m still getting
a lot done,” Gonen says.
Once he gets through these tasks, Gonen can more easily get into the mindset of tackling his homework. “A
lot of these smaller tasks aren’t particularly fun or productive, but if you can really knock them out really quickly
over a certain period of time, then you can get a lot more done and it doesn’t feel necessarily worse — you’ re just
working 100 percent on whatever you’ re working on,” Gonen says.
1．What is “structured procrastination”?
2．How would structured procrastinators handle a number of tasks they are avoiding?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Gonen gets through his smaller tasks first because they are fun and productive.
4．Would you use structured procrastination in your daily life? Why or why not? (In about 40 words)10
(2025届北京市东城区高三下学期二模英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题
卡指定区域作答。
I started running competitively almost as soon as I could walk. I was three years old when I joined in my
first official race. My mom and both of my brothers were runners, so the sport was built into my life from the
beginning. When I was young, I enjoyed the freedom, joy, and sense of power running gave me. This pure,
concentrated love of the sport gave me wings that carried me through even the toughest practices and races.
However, as I got older, pressure began to build up. I was winning, but I lost sight of my real purpose as a
runner: to have fun. I even began to fear hard workouts, knowing I would be disappointed if I didn’t achieve my
goals. Before the final season in my high school career, I trained so hard that I got exhausted and hurt my calf.
Rather than pausing for treatment and recovery, I chose to get to the line. But at last, I had to step off the track
because the pain was simply unbearable.
Recovery was tough. When I was finally able to run again, I was out of shape and couldn’t keep up with my
team. Over the next three years, more injuries followed. But later, a famous long-distance runner Cathy’s post
changed everything for me. “Every day, I make the choice to show up and see what I’ve got, and to try and be
better. My advice: Keep showing up.” With just a few words, she reminded me how simple running really is. I
realized I didn’t have to be perfect every day. I just had to show up and give what I had.
Now, I still run every day and have completed four marathons. Joy and gratitude are the center of my
practice. Thanks to Cathy, I can always return to the calming belief that things will go my way if I just keep
showing up.
1．What did running bring to the author when she was young?
2．Why did the author no longer enjoy running later?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
> Inspired by Cathy’s post, the author realized that she had to focus on pursuing perfection.
4．From the story, what can you learn about “Keep showing up”? (In about 40 words)
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(2025届北京市海淀区高三下学期期末练习（二模）英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问
题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
“Your order is on its way!” Is there any notification that brings more joy than this? But there could be more
behind your motivations for hitting “buy now”. A survey found over a quarter of respondents reported “doom
spending” — splashing cash on unnecessary purchases despite economic concerns to cope with stress.
Doom spending can put you at risk of financial stress, cause tension in relationships, evoke feelings of
shame, and drain your bank balance of funds that could be spent otherwise. But why is it so hard to resist the urge
to spend?The reason we feel happy and satisfied when swiping our credit cards is the dopamine rush it offers.
Interestingly, the dopamine doesn’t turn up in the acquisition of something. It occurs in the impulse or the
motivation to go forth and hunt. In other words, it’s the try-on of the perfect shoes or the test drive of the new car
rather than the actual buying. So when feeling the urge to buy, pause, note the item and wait at least 24 hours before
acting, allowing time for dopamine’s effect to flow through the body. You may find that after the effect wears off,
you don’t have the urge to buy.
For some people, shopping serves as a coping mechanism — a way to find comfort and build self-esteem or
self-confidence. They often turn to that product again and again, hoping it will make them feel a little bit better.
However, this inability to properly self-soothe can result in a “treat yourself” mentality after a bad day. If you feel
the need for a treat or some self-care, put your credit card away and reach for something more wholesome and
long-lasting like meditation, spending time in nature, or connecting with friends. These alternatives not only
provide longer-lasting benefits but also help fill your emotional well-being.
But being mindful with money doesn’t have to mean avoiding spending on little things that bring you joy.
Little splurges and “treat yourself” moments can be a great way to bring happiness if they are controlled. Having
allocated funds for “splurge” purchases, and keeping a list on how much to spend from these can create a more
mindful approach to spending, rather than one that’s impulsive and stress-motivated.
1．According to the passage, what is “doom spending”?
2．What are the alternatives to comfort yourself instead of spending money?
3．Please decide which part of the following statement is false, then underline it and explain why.
Dopamine is released when people actually buy something, which makes them feel happy and satisfied.
4．What benefit(s) can you get from being mindful with money? (In about 40 words)
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(2025届北京市海淀区高三下学期一模英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
As a novice teacher at a kindergarten, I spent a lot of time observing the interaction between experienced
teachers and their students. Oftentimes when kids fall, they don’t start crying immediately. Usually kids will be OK
until they lock eyes with an adult: one that they trust and know can do something for them. When I noticed this, I
so wanted it to happen to me, because that meant I had earned a kid’s trust and had proven that I was able to help
them with anything.
One day it finally happened. Hearing a kid yell, “Teacher, Sam fell down.” I rushed out and found Sam, who
was looking puzzled. When our eyes locked, his lower lips started trembling and tears welled up in his eyes. He ran
towards me and let me give him a big hug. We checked to make sure he wasn’t hurt. It was in that moment that I
realized something odd. Sam’s vulnerability and coming to me for help was supposed to give me more power. But
strangely, the power,I felt,shifted more to Sam, because he was giving me a privilege: a gift for me to do something
for someone.
With everything I learned from teaching in the kindergarten, I went to conquer other things in life. Later Ilanded a job to work extensively with volunteers. I loved the relationship I was building there and the feeling of
being asked for help.
Over time, I increasingly pressured myself to stay busy and helpful. My self-worth became associated with
my performance at work, which brought about one of the lowest moments of my life. Even then, my mind was
running at a hyper speed into problem-solving mode and it didn’t even occur to me that I could ask for help. I was
surrounded by so many people who cared for me,but I just couldn’t see them. Finally, my good friend had to
literally hold me by my shoulders and force me to ask for help. With their ongoing support, I overcame one
difficulty after another.
I love helping others and I firmly believe others are willing to help me. We all want to be the best self in life:
strong, independent and self-reliant,but we don’t always have to be. Let’s start asking for help more often, because
helping Sams is a privilege and a gift.
1．Why did the author want the kids to turn to her for help?
2．What led to one of the author’s lowest moments in life?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The author overcame the difficulties on her own when she was having a tough time.
4．From this story, what can you learn about “help”? (In about 40 words)
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(2025届北京通州区高三一模英语试题)阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写
下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要结构正确，书写工整，字迹清楚。
In the quiet town of Bishop Stortford, there exists a unique Victorian shop called the Poetry Pharmacy(药房).
What appears to be a regular pharmacy from the outside is actually filled with books and literary gifts inside. The
founder, Deborah Alma, a poet herself, set up this magical place to bring poetry closer to people, where poems are
prescribed to comfort the soul.
Deborah originally started doing poetry prescriptions part-time, using an old ambulance that she was driving
around the country. She became known as “the emergency poet”, recommending poems to people at various events
like literary festivals.
After a few years, Deborah started getting tired of working outside, and she was looking for a change. “I’ve
been aware of a place for sale on and off for years. I went there, and looked through the windows — you can see all
these dusty shelves of an old hardware store which looked like an old pharmacy. And I said to my husband, ‘Can
you imagine all my pill bottles on those shelves? We could have a poetry pharmacy here!’”
Inside Deborah’s poetry pharmacy, there is a café, a library, and a few rooms — one of which gives home to
Deborah’s one-on-one consultations. These consultations are designed similarly to conventional therapy session is
people are asked to share their feelings and worries to get the right poems prescribed for them. “I ask what they
would like to be prescribed poems for — and it may be something quite light, or it can be quite a profound thing;like grief or heartbreak or lack of self-confidence or anxiety about their future. And having listened to them, I give
them the gift of a poem. These poems are all very resolved — they are all full of hope or optimism.”
1．What’s the purpose for Deborah Alma to set up the Poetry Pharmacy?
2．What made Deborah to have the idea of establishing the Poetry Pharmacy?
3．Decide which part of the following statement is wrong. Underline it and explain why.
During the consultations, people share their feelings and worries, so that Deborah can provide conventional
prescriptions for them.
4．What other way(s) can you think of to comfort the soul of others?
(In about 40 words)
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(2025届北京市顺义区高三下学期一模英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题
卡指定区域作答。
The famous marshmallow (棉花糖) test, where children were given the choice between eating one
marshmallow immediately or waiting for two later, may have revealed more than just willpower — it might help
explain why some people maintain sharper cognitive function as they age. A recent research suggests that the
ability to delay satisfaction could help protect people from developing memory or thinking problems.
Think of your brain as a muscle that gets stronger with practice. Every time you choose a long-term benefit
over immediate pleasure, you’re essentially doing a mental workout. This workout engages particularly the brain
area that is responsible for planning, reasoning, and controlling urges. Regularly exercising self-control may help
maintain cognitive function.
The science behind this connection is fascinating. When we resist immediate rewards, we stimulate “cool”
regulation strategies in the rational (理性的) reasoning center of decision-making. In contrast, giving in to
immediate satisfaction typically involves “hot” strategies in the brain areas associated with emotional decision-
making. The more we practice using these “cool” strategies, the stronger our brain pathways become. This could
help delay or prevent memory loss or thinking problems.
The good news is that these skills can be developed at any age. Simple strategies like setting specific goals,
creating detailed action plans, and using monitoring techniques can help. Also, physical activity plays a particularly
important role.
Remember, it’s never too late to start building these protective cognitive skills. The key is consistent practice
and a conscious (有意识的) effort to make choices that prioritize long-term benefits over immediate rewards.
1．According to the recent research, what could the ability to delay satisfaction help?
2．Which brain area does delayed satisfaction particularly work out?3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
As we grow older, we can strengthen our brain pathways that could help delay or prevent memory loss or
thinking problems.
4．Please share one of your experiences of delayed satisfaction. （In about 40words）
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(2025届北京市东城区高三下学期一模英语试题)阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题
卡指定区域作答。
Picture this: Your team is racing against time to submit a new proposal. You finally manage to put all the
documents together. The proposal looks great and you’re confident that you’ll probably win it. A week later, you
get an email: “We really liked your proposal, but we found a mistake in it. So...” You’re frustrated and angry. You
call your team in, blame them for not checking the documents carefully, and storm out of the room. What’s the
possible result? Your team probably thinks you’re thankless and unkind. Your relationship may be damaged.
A study shows that the brain responds more strongly to bad experiences than good ones. The authors
concluded that, “Good can only match or overcome bad by strength of numbers.” How much good can overcome
bad? Five positive experiences are about equal to one negative one.
We are all naturally wired to blame other people or circumstances when things go wrong. This is partially
psychological, driven by the fundamental attribution bias. We tend to believe that what people do reflects who they
are, rather than considering there may be other factors influencing their behaviour.
There is also a biological explanation. Recent research shows that positive events are processed by the
prefrontal cortex (大脑皮层)，which takes a while and tends to conclude that good things happen by luck.
Negative events, on the other hand, are processed by the amygdala, which controls our fight-or-flight response. The
amygdala usually concludes that bad things happen on purpose, and it comes to this conclusion lightning fast. So
fast that we don’t even notice we're making an assumption; we just know that the person closest to the problem
must have done it on purpose!
This leads to the second problem with blame-we don't notice how often we do it. This can be damaging. Our
brains interpret blame the same way they interpret a physical attack. When we are blamed, our prefrontal cortices
effectively shut down and direct all our energy to defending ourselves, which impacts our ability to solve the
problem for which we are being blamed.
Now that we better understand the psychology behind blame, what can we do to promote a blame-free
culture?
1．What might be the result when you blame others for a team failure?
2．What are Paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly about?
3．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
When we are blamed, our prefrontal cortices will effectively shut down and direct our efforts to reviewing
the problem.4．What can you do to help build a blame-free culture in daily life? (In about 40 words)
