大题预测02 阅读理解说明文+语法填空(一)
一、阅读理解说明文
Passage（1）
【浙江省诸暨市牌头中学等多校2024-2025 学年高三下学期2 月适应性考试】It is common for us to
hear people saying “too busy”. Sometimes maybe they are really busy, however, more times it’s just because that’s
what they think they are supposed to say. That’s what important people say. That’s what people who get promoted
say. But the fact is working long hours doesn’t necessarily mean better results. Never taking a vacation won’t lead
to a promotion. So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time?
In 2016, researchers from Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown conducted a study to figure it out. They
found busy people are perceived to be of high status, and interestingly, these status attributions are heavily
influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility. In other words, the more we believe that one has the
opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who skip leisure and work all the
time are of higher standing.
That’s why we feel like we have to appear busy, and there’s a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in
meetings, emails and stress, then they’re probably a big deal. This culture of busyness is making it hard for
employees to find work-life balance. According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged employees is at risk of
burnout (精疲力竭).
Personally, I’m going to stop saying “busy” when people ask me how I am. It sounds self-righteous (自以为
是的) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like “I have limited access to email” and “I’ll respond as soon as I get back”
sound like you’re being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off.
That’s why we recently launched the Out of Office Email Generator, a free tool you can use before your next
long weekend or trip. You can share loud and proud that you won’t be checking emails until you’re back. Managers
need to think twice about emailing their teams on the weekend and talking about how busy they are. Leaders should
take time off themselves and encourage employees to do the same.
8．Why do people like to say “busy”?
A．They want to get promoted.
B．It makes them look important.
C．They have too much work to do.
D．They enjoy the feeling of being busy.
9．Why do we tend to think that busy people are of high status?
A．Our status can be attributed to our social mobility.
B．We hold the belief that hard work leads to success.
C．Our own opportunity for success never comes easily.
D．We find few people of high status have time for leisure.
10．What does “I have limited access to email” sound like according to the author?
A．One is too busy to check all emails in time.
B．One is simply enjoying their time off work.
C．One has difficulty dealing with the work issues.
D．One is forced by circumstances to stop working.
11．Why did the author launch the Out of Office Email Generator?
A．To ensure employees and employers have time off.
B．To stop managers talking about how busy they are.
C．To encourage employees to answer emails promptly.
D．To enable employees to spend less time checking emails.
Passage（2）
【山东省青岛市崂山区青岛第二中学2024-2025 学年高三上学期1 月期末】In our information-driven
society, shaping our worldview through the media is similar to forming an opinion about someone solely based on a
picture of their foot. While the media might not deliberately deceive us, it often fails to provide a comprehensive
view of reality.
Consequently, the question arises: Where, then, shall we get our information from if not from the media?
Who can we trust? How about experts- people who devote their working lives to understanding their chosen slice of
the world? However, even experts can fall prey to the allure of oversimplification, leading to the “single
perspective instinct” that hampers (阻碍) our ability to grasp the intricacies (错综复杂) of the world.
Simple ideas can be appealing because they offer a sense of understanding and certainty. And it is easy to
take off down a slippery slope, from one attention-grabbing simple idea to a feeling that this idea beautifully
explains, or is the beautiful solution for, lots of other things. The world becomes simple that way.
Yet, when we embrace a singular cause or solution for all problems, we risk oversimplifying complex issues.
For instance, championing the concept of equality may lead us to view all problems through the lens of inequality
and see resource distribution as the sole panacea. However, such rigidity prevents us from seeing the
multidimensional nature of challenges and hinders true comprehension of reality. This “single perspective instinct”
ultimately clouds our judgment and restricts our capacity to tackle complex issues effectively. Being always in
favor of or always against any particular idea makes you blind to information that doesn’t fit your perspective. This
is usually a bad approach if you would like to understand reality.
Instead, constantly test your favorite ideas for weaknesses. Be humble about the extent of your expertise. Be
curious about new information that doesn’t fit, and information from other fields. And rather than talking only to
people who agree with you, or collecting examples that fit your ideas, consult people who contradict you, disagree
with you, and put forward different ideas as a great resource for understanding the world. If this means you don’t
have time to form so may opinions, so what?
Wouldn’t you rather have few opinions that are right than many that are wrong?
12．What does the underlined word “allure” in Para.2 probably mean?
A．Temptation.
B．Tradition.
C．Convenience.
D．Consequence.
13．Why are simple ideas appealing according to the passage?
A．They meet people’s demand for high efficiency.
B．They generate a sense of complete understanding.
C．They are raised and supported by multiple experts.
D．They reflect the opinions of like-minded individuals.
14．What will the author probably agree with?
A．Simplifying matters releases energy for human brains.
B．Constant tests on our ideas help make up for our weakness.
C．A well-founded opinion counts more than many shallow ones.
D．People who disagree with us often have comprehensive views.
15．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A．Embracing Disagreement: Refusing Overcomplexity
B．Simplifying Information: Enhancing Comprehension
C．Understanding Differences: Establishing Relationships
D．Navigating Complexity: Challenging Oversimplification
Passage（3）
【吉林省东北师范大学附属中学2024-2025 年高三下学期开学】A novel design approach to gardening
has been gaining in popularity worldwide. Referred to as matrix planting, this approach aims for nature to do a lot
more of the heavy lifting in the garden, and even some of the designing. Eschewing fertilizers (化肥) and power
tools, it’s based on an elegantly simple principle: tó garden more like nature does.
The concept was born when German city planners sought to plant large areas of parkland after World War II
in a reproducible way that would need minimal maintenance. Planners created planting mixes that could be used
modularly ( 模块化) in a matrix garden, plants with similar cultural needs are grouped so that they will grow
together above and below ground, forming a cooperative ecosystem that conserves water and discourages weeds.
Dutch plantsman and designer Piet Oudolf’s gardens popularized this style, adding artistic flavors to the
planting mixes while playing with color and form, including four-season interest and serving the needs of wildlife.
Beautiful year-round, they invite you to enjoy the smallest detail, from the sound of grasses in the gentle wind to
the sculpture of odd-looking seed heads.
It takes a lot of thought to look this natural. While matrix gardens appear wild, they are carefully planned,
with cultural needs the first consideration. Led by the concept of “right plant, right place,”, they match plants that
enjoy the same soil, sun and weather conditions, and arrange them according to their patterns of growth.
The benefits are substantial for both gardener and planet. With human inputs dramatically reduced, the
garden’s ecology can develop well. Established, matrix gardens should not need the life support we give most
gardens: fertilizer, dividing, regular watering. Compared to traditional garden plots, they increase carbon
absorption, reduce stormwater runoff and boost habitat and biodiversity significantly.
8．What does the underlined word “Eschewing” in the first paragraph mean?
A．Running out of.
B．Keeping away from.
C．Putting up with.
D．Taking advantage of.
9．Why was the idea of matrix planting introduced?
A．To control weeds in large gardens.
B．To bring in foreign species of plants.
C．To conserve soil and water resources.
D．To develop low-maintenance parkland.
10．Which of the following best describes Pict Oudolf’s gardens?
A．Traditional.
B．Odd-looking.
C．Tasteful.
D．Well-protected.
11．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A．The future of gardening is WILD．
B．Nature treats all lives as EQUALS.
C．Matrix gardens need more CARE.
D．Old garden plots work WONDERS.
Passage（4）
【江西省吉安市六校协作体2025 学年高三上学期1 月联考】Archaeologists have uncovered evidence
that an Aboriginal ritual (仪式) may have been passed down 500 generations and survived 12,000 years, making it
the oldest known continuous cultural practice in the world.
While investigating Cloggs Cave in Australia, researchers found a piece of wood sticking out of the ground.
They cut it, and used carbon dating to determine that it’s about 12,000 years old. “12,000-year-old artifacts don’t
survive in the ground for that long. Normally they just break down,” said Bruno David, a professor at Monash
University in Australia.
They also uncovered another wooden stick which, though 1,000 years younger, was remarkably similar. Both
sticks were spread with animal or human fat, found next to small fireplaces, and both had been fleetingly burnt.
David and his colleagues were approached in2017 by the GunaiKurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal
Corporation (GLaWAC), which represents the GunaiKurnai people, to investigate the archaeological evidence of
this ritual, which had previously been documented by the 19th- century geologist Alfred Howitt.
Howitt detailed this ritual in his book. He wrote that the ritual would seek to help the sick people recover
quickly by finding something belonging to the subject, attaching it to a throwing stick along with animal fat. The
stick was then stuck in the ground before a fire, and it is placed in such a position that by-and-by it falls down.
Excavations (挖掘) that took place 50 years ago without consulting the GunaiKurnai people uncovered the
small fireplaces around which these rituals centered, but researchers didn’t analyze the wooden sticks in any
significant detail.
As well as dating and determining the use of these sticks, archaeologists also concluded that the caves were
used almost specifically as a ritual site. This finding matches with the current GunaiKurnai knowledge. “Nowhere
else on Earth has archaeological evidence of a very specific cultural practice whose performance is known from
elders and has previously been tracked so far back in time,” said David.
28．How did Bruno David feel when mentioning the finding?
A．Doubtful.
B．Surprised.
C．Confident.
D．Satisfied.
29．Why did David and his colleagues investigate Cloggs Cave?
A．To find evidence of a documented ritual.
B．To prove the wisdom of Aboriginal people.
C．To determine the age of an ethnic minority.
D．To uncover the secret of some buried sticks.
30．What do we know about the ritual from the text?
A．It was carried out around after a big fire.
B．It was performed to heal the sick people.
C．It was forgotten by the GunaiKurnai people.
D．It regained public attention in the 20th century.
31．What is a suitable title for the text?
A．World’s Oldest Ritual Dates So Far back in Time
B．Some Sticks Determine the Rich Cultural Practice
C．Scientists Have Proved Howitt’s Description of a Ritual
D．Archaeologists Try to Determine the Use of Some Sticks
Passage（5）
【江西省赣州市赣抚吉十五校联考2024-2025 学年高三上学期12 月月考】“To get ahead in this
world, don’t we need a little bit of perfectionism?” As someone who has researched perfectionism for over a
decade, I’m asked this question a lot. And I used to think that was true. It’s hard to succeed nowadays. You’ve got
to sacrifice yourself, keep pushing well beyond what’s comfortable, and live life on your tiptoes. That’s just the
common things in a competitive society where there are only a few winners, I believed.
Yet, research finds that perfectionism has no relationship with performance. Perfectionistic people struggle
really hard, but they’re no more likely to be successful. One reason is that perfectionistic people work hard but
unsustainably so. They often find themselves in the sapping zone and opposite returns on their efforts.
Another is that many perfectionists are world champions at self-doubt. When things get tough, when it looks
like failure is heading their way, the anticipated shame and embarrassment are so fierce that perfectionistic people
are unwilling to put forth any further effort that might allow others to discover their shortcomings. So, they simply
give up to avoid fears of failure, which makes failure more likely.
For perfectionists, dialing down goals and aiming for excellence instead doesn’t usually work. On the
contrary, it’s important to learn to embrace the inevitability of setbacks, failures, and things not going quite as
planned. It’s important to be able to sit comfortably with these humanizing experiences, to let them be, and not need
to drive them out of existence.
So we shouldn’t struggle to be perfect because perfectionism doesn’t lead to success. Instead, do recognize
that learning to embrace imperfections and setbacks helps us to accept ourselves and keep moving forward.
12．What is the author’s initial belief about perfectionism?
A．It has no relationship with performance.
B．It leads to self-doubt and fear of failure.
C．It is unsustainable and leads to burnout.
D．It is necessary for success in tough society.
13．What does the underlined word “sapping” mean in paragraph 2?
A．Falling.
B．Reserving.
C．Exciting
D．Refreshing.
14．Why do many perfectionists give up when faced with challenges?
A．They are not willing to work hard.
B．They are afraid of shame from failure.
C．They are unwilling to accept any failure.
D．They are unable to dial down their goals.
15．What is the best title of the text?
A．Why You Should Embrace “Good Enough”
B．Why Kids Need “Intelligent Failure”
C．What Is A Better Way To Seek Guidance
D．What We Can benefit From Perfectionism
Passage（6）
【吉林省长春市实验中学2024-2025 学年高三上学期期末】[1] Antibiotic resistance (抗生素耐药性) is
a growing threat to global health. In 2019, it caused over 1.27 million deaths worldwide and it’s projected that it
may contribute to ten million deaths per year by 2050.
[2] Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. But their misuse and overuse have contributed to the
emergence of bacteria which carry genes that enable them to resist the killing power of antibiotics. This results in
infections that are much harder to treat. Antibiotic resistance mainly spreads to humans through polluted food or
water.
[3] But a recent study suggests this isn’t the only way resistant bacteria can spread. According to researchers
from China and the UK, air pollution may also be spreading antibiotic resistance. This is the first study to
comprehensively estimate the link between increased antibiotic resistance and air pollution globally. They looked at
12 research studies conducted across 116 countries. These studies estimated the amplification of antibiotic resistant
bacteria or genes in the atmosphere.
[4] The study looked specifically at the most dangerous type of air pollution — PM2.5. The study found that
antibiotic resistance rose alongside increasing PM2.5 concentrations ( 浓度) in the air. Every 10% rise in the
concentration of PM2.5 was linked with a 1.1% global increase in antibiotic resistance and 43,654 deaths from its
infections. The highest levels of antibiotic resistance were seen in north Africa and west Asia. These areas also had
the most severe PM2.5 pollution. In comparison, Europe and North America which had the lowest average levels of
PM2.5 pollution — also had lower levels of antibiotic resistance.
[5] It shows there’s a significant relationship between air pollution and antibiotic resistance. Although the
authors didn’t show evidence of causation between the two factors, they did find antibiotic resistance genes in the
DNA of bacteria sequenced from air samples. This indicates that PM2.5 could facilitate the spread of antibiotic
resistant bacteria and genes via the air.
[6] However, it’s still unclear what underlying mechanisms (机制) may allow antibiotic resistance to spread
in air pollution. It will be important for future studies to investigate this. It will also be important for researchers to
investigate the role of other factors that can contribute to antibiotic resistance.
12．What is the study about?
A．How resistant bacteria spread to humans.
B．How the PM2.5 contributes to antibiotic resistance.
C．The distribution of levels of antibiotic resistance globally.
D．The relation between air pollution and antibiotic resistance.
13．What does the underlined word “amplification” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Increase.
B．Improvement.
C．Application.
D．Disappearance.
14．What can be learned from the fourth paragraph?
A．North Africa is less polluted than North America.
B．Antibiotic resistance rises with the increase in PM2.5.
C．PM2.5 pollution is the direct cause of antibiotic resistance.
D．Air pollution is the biggest contributor to antibiotic resistance.
15．What will the follow-up study focus on?
A．How to improve the air quality.
B．How other factors contribute to air pollution.
C．How to stop the spread of antibiotic resistance.
D．How antibiotic resistance spreads in air pollution.
Passage（7）
【湖南省长沙四大名校2024-2025 学年高三下学期2 月月考】The ocean covers approximately 70% of
Earth's surface. It's the largest livable space on our planet, and there's more life there than anywhere else on Earth.
Through exploration, we’re learning more about its biological, chemical, physical, and geological aspects.
Exploration leads to discovery, but before we can truly explore, we must map.
Seafloor mapping provides a sense of what may lie beneath and guides decisions about where to explore.
While the entire seafloor has been mapped using data collected from satellites, these data provide only a general
picture of what's there. Detail is limited on these maps, so some important geographical features like seamounts and
objects like shipwrecks remain unseen.
As of 2023, 24.9% of the global seafloor had been mapped with modern high-resolution technology, usually
fixed on ships, which can reveal the seafloor in greater detail. While almost 50% of the seafloor beneath U. S.
waters had been mapped to these modern standards, the nation's seafloor is larger than the land area of all 50 states.
Thus, there's still a significant amount of seafloor left to be mapped at high resolution.
More is known about the seafloor than the species that call the ocean home. Seafloor maps can provide
information about potential habitats, but they can't identify species on the seafloor or provide information about
how they interact with each other and their environments. Scientists estimate there may be between 700,000 and 1
million species in the ocean. Roughly two-thirds of these species have yet to be discovered or officially described,
with almost 2,000 new species accepted by the scientific community each year.
We have a great deal more to learn about our ocean and what lives in it, but progress is being made. We learn
more and more each year. But the ocean will never be fully explored. Earth is constantly changing, and it's
important to understand these changes given the importance of the ocean in our everyday lives.
8．Why is seafloor mapping important for exploring the ocean?
A．It reveals all objects on the seafloor.
B．It shows the seafloor in greater detail.
C．It guides decisions about where to sail.
D．It provides a general picture of the earth.
9．Why is the seafloor beneath U. S. waters mentioned in paragraph 3?
A．To stress the further task of mapping the seafloor.
B．To explain the standards of mapping the seafloor.
C．To illustrate the geographical features of the seafloor.
D．To highlight the significance of mapping the seafloor.
10．What do we know from the seafloor maps?
A．The quality of seawater.
B．The environment of the ocean.
C．The likely homes of sea species.
D．The exact number of sea species.
11．What is the best title of the text?
A．How can the seafloor be mapped?
B．What species are living in the ocean?
C．Why is it important to map the seafloor?D．What difficulty is there in exploring the ocean?
Passage（8）
【湖南师范大学附属中学2024-2025 学年高三下学期2 月月考】There’s a whiteboard on the refrigerator
in the du Plessises’ kitchen the couple uses to plan dinners. But with two young children, full-time jobs and the
nearest supermarket 20 minutes away, figuring out what to eat can sometimes be challenging. To lighten the load,
Mr. du Plessis regularly uses a grocery delivery service and meal kits (半成品净菜) are their favorites.
America’s appetite for online grocery sales rocketed more than 50%, from $62 billion in 2019 to $96 billion
in 2020, according to the Food and Drug Administration. One in five consumers now has groceries delivered to
their door at least once a month. Meanwhile, there’s been a steep increase in demand for restaurant takeout. Meal
kits which come with premeasured ingredients are also experiencing strong growth. As food production and
transportation make up as much as 1/3 of a typical US household’s annual contribution to climate change-inducing
emissions, such a trend in food industry arouse some concerns.
“It’s crossed my mind,” Mr. du Plessis says about the environmental impact. “Unfortunately, it’s one of those
things like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. It’s like we have to meet our basic needs before we can be concerned
about the bigger picture.”
In 2022, researchers from the University of Michigan modeled a single 36-item grocery cart to compare
greenhouse emissions from an e-commerce grocery delivery and a traditional trip to the store to get the same items.
They found that using an electric vehicle to pick up groceries could cut emissions by as much as half, compared to
a gas-powered vehicle. They also found that home delivery could be an even better option. That’s because with a
delivery vehicle, orders are often clustered, with a driver dropping off not just your groceries, but also hitting
neighbors during the same run.
While some might worry about more waste and carbon foot print that meal kits cause, a 2019 study
conducted by Shelie Miller from the University of Michigan found that, comparatively, meal kits could be one of
the best options for lower greenhouse gas emissions. The meal kits “did have more packaging overall and more
impact associated with that packaging,” Miller says. “But what we really saw was that the meal kits had more
efficient use of food.” On average, the greenhouse gas emissions for a meal made with ingredients purchased at a
grocery store are 33% higher than a comparable prepackaged kit, the study found.
8．Why does the author mention Mr. du Plessis’ kitchen?
A．To reach a conclusion.
B．To stress a social problem.
C．To call on healthy diets.
D．To introduce the topic.
9．What concern comes along with the rise of food delivery?
A．Poor goods quality.
B．Environmental impact.
C．Commercial disorder.
D．Jammed transportation.
10．What does the underlined word “clustered” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Grouped together.
B．Separated individually.
C．Delivered randomly.
D．Packed tightly.
11．What does Miller’s research indicate?
A．Meal kits are delicately packaged.
B．Meal kits help with cooking skills.
C．Meal kits are efficient in cooking.
D．Meal kits comparatively waste less.
二、语法填空
Passage（1）
【2025 届河南省郑州市中原区郑州中学高三上学期12 月模拟预测】Chinese hit video game Black
Myth: Wukong has taken the gaming world by storm since its release, 56 (sell) more than 10 million copies
across all platforms in just three days.
57 (consider) the first Chinese-developed “Triple-A” title, Black Myth: Wukong topped the “most-
played games” list on Steam, a leading gaming platform, 58 (mere) an hour after its debut (问世) on
Tuesday morning.
The game, drawing inspiration from the classic 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West, is being
seen as a rare example of popular media broadcasting Chinese 59 (story) on an international stage.
Black Myth: Wukong is a single-player action game, in 60 players take on the role of the Destined
One — a monkey with supernatural powers. The Destined One is based on the character of Sun Wukong, or the
Monkey King, a key character in Journey to the West.
Journey to the West, one of the four great Chinese novels, 61 (write) in the Ming Dynasty(1368—
1644) by Wu Chengen. It’s a story of mythology, religion and adventure, focusing on Tang Sanzang and his three
disciples (Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing) going to the western regions 62 (obtain) Buddhism
scriptures. The plot of 63 book is filled with fantasy, integrating Buddhism, Taoism and 64
(tradition) Chinese culture, contrasting good 65 evil. It has inspired hundreds of international films, TV
shows an cartoons over the years.
Passage（2）
【2025 届山东省日照市高三下学期一模】Sophie Chen, a 35-year-old vlogger from Chester, England, has
emerged as a cultural “ambassador (大使)” promoting Liuzhou in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous
Region through social media.
In 2012, drawn by the growing interest in Mandarin Chinese across the United Kingdom, she 36
(begin) her journey in China in a rural village 37 locals welcomed her warmly. Later that year, she settled
in Liuzhou, finding similarities between her new home and Chester, both 38 (feature) pristine rivers,
cultural heritage and 39 (industry) bases.
Chen has documented her life in Liuzhou through short 40 (video), capturing both her personal
growth and the city’s development. For instance, in one video about the Liujiang River, she highlighted the city’s
nationally 41 (recognize) water quality, which has ranked first in China for surface water quality since
2020.
She credits luosifen, the city’s famous river snail rice noodles, as a key factor in her attachment 42
Liuzhou. She has adopted local customs, from using chopsticks to trying traditional practices like guasha, 43
therapeutic(治疗的) scraping technique. Chen noted that many people worldwide are curious about China and have
warm feelings toward the country. She uses her social media presence to share 44 she sees in Liuzhou,
helping more people understand the beauty of Liuzhou and Guangxi, as well as the charm of China.
Having witnessed Liuzhou’s development for over 12 years, Chen expressed her commitment 45
(continue) documenting the city’s evolution and sharing authentic stories about China through her video content.
Passage（3）
【安徽省合肥市第一中学2024-2025 学年高三上学期12 月阶段性诊断检测】The exquisite
craftsmanship of leaf-vein embroidery ( 叶脉刺绣) in Tongren city, Guizhou Province, has made Guizhou
embroidery one of the major 36 (style) of embroidery in China. Leaf-vein embroidery first 37
(appear) in the Song Dynasty (960-1272), and has been used to transmit information by several ethnic groups in the
southwestern region.
Yang Li, 38 inheritor of this technique, has included the traditional embroidery of the Miao, Tujia
and Dong ethnic groups into the leaves, 39 (showcase) the blending of traditional aesthetics and
contemporary craftsmanship.
Leaf-vein embroidery artwork boasts a highly 40 (art) value due to its complex production process.
Sourced from rare plants in the primitive forests of the Fanjing Mountain scenic area in Tongren, the leaves with
harder veins 41 are about to fall in autumn serve 42 the best raw material. After the leaves 43
(nature) soften over the next 20 days, they are warmed to preserve them. When soft, the leaves are also extremely
fragile. Patterns inspired by ancient stories and nature 44 (draw) on the processed veins.
In 2011, Yang opened a processing factory and 45 (offer) jobs to more than 500 female workers,
rural women and people with disabilities. In 2022, Yang established the Guizhou embroidery intangible cultural
heritage industry base, and since then has used social media to showcase the traditional techniques of leaf-vein
embroidery through short videos.
Passage（4）
【广东省红岭中学2024-2025 学年高三下学期第五次统一考试】Chinese Artisan Creates 28-meter
Masterpiece
Yu Fangze, an inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage of weaving straw dragons, is preserving
36 ancient tradition in Hukou county, Jiujiang city, east China’s Jiangxi Province.
His latest creation measures 27.8 meters in 37 (long) and requires over 90,000 pieces of straw. The
craft dates back to the Sui and Tang dynasties (581-907). Traditionally, local farmers made straw dragons 38
(celebrate) harvests and pray for good weather.
Yu has been weaving straw dragons for 72 years. His passion began in childhood 39 he learned
techniques from skilled craftsmen, enventually becoming a renowned artisan 40 (he).
Creating perfectly crafted straw dragons 41 (involve) at least 12 intricate (错综复杂的) steps,
including carefully selecting glutinous rice straw, bamboo and wood. “The most 42 (challenge) part is
making the dragon’s skeleton, which has strict angle and size requirements,” said Yu.
Yu has improved the dragon scale-making (鳞片制作) process by using wheat stalks (茎秆)instead of rice
straw 43 a shinier appearance. A single 28-meter straw dragon requires 1,400 scales, each deliberately
44 (make) from nine uniform wheat stalks.
To date, Yu’s straw dragons 45 (display) in local museums and featured in major celebrations in
Jiangxi Province.
Passage（5）
【湖南省长沙四大名校2024-2025 学年高三下学期2 月月考】Fenghuang or Phoenix Ancient Town, is a
charming and ancient small town 36 (locate) in the beautiful landscape of western Hunan Province. It is
surrounded by breath-taking mountains and the Tuojiang River 37 (flow) through it.
The architecture is a blend of traditional styles, 38 (show) amazing woodwork and unique designs.
The narrow streets are lined with antique 39 (wood) houses, some decorated with beautiful carvings, which
add 40 touch of mystery to the ancient town. The local culture is vibrant, with folk music and performances
full of festive atmosphere, 41 you can experience the unique customs and 42 (delicacy) here.
The ancient town also offers a glimpse into the lives of its past residents, with museums and historical sites
providing insights 43 its heritage. At night, the illuminated town is a sight to behold, casting a magical glow
over the entire area.
Fenghuang Ancient Town is truly a remarkable place 44 history, culture, and natural beauty come
together, attracting countless tourists across the whole country 45 (explore) its beauty.
Passage（6）
【江苏省苏州中学、海门中学、姜堰中学、淮阴中学等四校2024-2025 学年高三下学期2 月联考】
Two models of the CR450 high-speed train, unveiled on Sunday in Beijing, can reach a test speed of 450 kilometers
per hour, 36 means the CR450 will become the fastest high-speed train in the world once 37
(bring) into commercial service. Excelling in many key areas, the CR450 38 (set) new global standards so
far, according to China State Railway Group.
39 it runs a higher speed, the CR450 has braking efficiency similar to trains running at 350 km/h. It
also prioritizes passenger comfort, 40 (aim) to offer a smooth and quiet ride, even at an operational speed
of 400 km/h. Advanced noise-reduction technologies ensure that the noise levels are comparable to those of the 350
km/h trains, providing a peaceful travel experience.
Another standout feature of the CR450 is its 41 (exception) energy efficiency. The train’s running
42 (resist) has been reduced by 22 percent and its weight cut by 10percent, leading to improved fuel efficiency.
The train’s internal part has been redesigned for comfort and convenience, 43 adjustable luggage
racks and a flexible storage area catering to passenger needs.
Li Yongheng, an official of China State Railway Group, said that to further boost China’s edge inHSR
technology, 44 to better serve Chinese modernization, the company, along with the relevant ministries
and organizations, as well as research institutes, universities, enterprises and other scientific research resources,
established an innovative team that 45 (joint) tackles key technological challenges.
Passage（7）
【江西省吉安市六校协作体2025 学年高三上学期1 月联考】Caviar (鱼子酱) is a term 56
(use)to describe fish eggs of sturgeon ( 鲟鱼). It is sometimes attached to the eggs of other fish 57
(category). There are three kinds of Caspian Sea caviar, each of 58 was named after the types of sturgeon
that produces it. Sevruga, from the smallest fish, is fine-grained, 59 (intense) black and very salty.
Oscetra, from a bigger fish, is larger-grained, often paler, with a “rich, almost, fruity or earthy flavor”. Beluga is
from the largest, whitest and rarest fish, 60 (have) a delicate flavor. Caviar is a staple (主食) of Russian
cuisine and is traditionally enjoyed on New Year’s Eve. In the old days caviar 61 (be) a staple, not a
luxury. Works from the early 18th century make a description that caviar was sold on street corners.
An egg-filled sturgeon from the Caspian Sea is regarded as one of the world’s most 62 (value)
fishes. The caviar from a quality sturgeon can sell 63 several hundred dollars an ounce. The eggs from a
single white sturgeon can fetch more than $100,000.
Caviar can vary in color from black to pale grey to gold and even ivory. If it 64 (dry), refrigerated
and properly stored at -2℃, it can stay good for 18 months.
Russians like eating caviar on thickly-buttered toast or bread. In the early 2000s, world caviar prices were
rising sharply, as demand increased and supply decreased. Prices doubled and international authorities tried to crack
down on fake by carrying out 65 labeling system.
Passage（8）
【辽宁省丹东市五校协作体2024-2025 学年高三上学期12 月月考】Located at the foot of Wushan
Mountain in the southern scenic area of Hangzhou, Qinghefang Historic & Culture Feature Street sits just
several hundred meters away from West Lake. It ranks as 56 must-visit destination for culture and history
lovers.
Huqingyutang Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum, 57 (lie) on Qinghefang Street, is an ancient
wooden building 58 combines commerce and art. It’s also the best- preserved commercial building from
the late Qing Dynasty. In 1874, a local resident named Hu Xueyan started his pharmacy ( 药房) here. He invited
famous doctors from around Zhejiang 59 (visit) and learn from each other. He also studied the
prescriptions (处方) used by 60 (early) generations. Based on its selected and authentic medicines, this
pharmacy gained a high reputation, and Hu Xueyan 61 (praise) as the "Pharmaceutical King" of that area.
Over the following century, the pharmacy experienced much change, including the transformation from a privately-
run business to a state- owned one. In 1991, Huqingyutang Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum 62
(official) opened at the site of this famous former pharmacy.
Handheld folding fans available at Wangxingji Fan, a shop on Qinghefang Street, 63 (be) among
the most highly ranked in Hangzhou. The shop offers a 64 (various) of fans. The black paper fan, made of
brown bamboo and mulberry paper, is particularly famous 65 its versatility (多功能). It’s locally
referred to as “half an umbrella in one fan”.
Passage（9）
【山东省青岛市崂山区青岛第二中学2024-2025 学年高三上学期1 月期末】The revitalization (复苏) of
abandoned properties in rural China is on the rise. Each 36 (locate) in remote Chinese towns, the
following three striking hotels are far from the hustle of the city.
WuYuan Skywells Hotel in Jiangxi province, a previously neglected 300-year-old mansion, was 37
(incredible) restored to its former glory, while maintaining its regional architectural feature tian jing, a narrow and
tall courtyard pulling sunlight inside, 38 introducing elements of modern comfort.
Similarly, by the end of 2022, designers 39 (restore) the Bamboo Craft village near Chengdu,
preserving the construction traditions to build an extremely 40 (impress) roof. Seen from above, the
shape of this building is like a figure “8” or the infinity sign“∞”.
The Treewow Tribe in Zhejiang province features houses 41 are surrounded by a sea of bamboo
trees to provide tourists 42 comfortable privacy. Notably, the free-form roof imitates the free-flowing
lines of nature, gracefully 43 (invite) the green landscape into the private space.
Marrying the charm of traditional Chinese designs and the 44 (rich) of modern living, these hotels
will definitely offer you 45 unforgettable experience and a perfect getaway.
Passage（10）
【浙江省诸暨市牌头中学等多校2024-2025 学年高三下学期2 月适应性考试】Mandarin is the official
language of China and one of the official languages of the United Nations. It is generally referred to as “Chinese”.
But in fact, Mandarin is just one of the Chinese dialects. China is 36 old and vast country and the
mountain ranges, rivers, and deserts create region 37 (border). In ancient times, it was difficult for people
in different places to communicate with each other and many regions 38 (develop) their own spoken
languages. There are over 80 Chinese dialects 39 existence now, including Wu, Xiang, Hakka,
Cantonese, Min and many other dialects. Classifying these Chinese languages as dialects or languages is a
controversial topic. A Cantonese 40 (speak) and a person speaking Min will not be able to communicate
with each other. Similarly, a person speaking Hakka will not be able to understand Xiang. 41 (give) these
major difference, they could be regarded as languages. However, they all share a common 42 (write)
system—Chinese characters. Even though the characters can 43 (pronounce) in completely different
ways depending on the dialect one speaks, the language on paper is 44 (understand) between people of
different regions. So from 45 is talked above, it is reasonable to say that they are all dialects of the
official Chinese language—Mandarin.
