专题10 选词填空15 篇 (上海专用)
【题型知识点细目表】
题号
难度
知识点
1
适中
人与环境
2
适中
支付方式,社会问题与社会现象
3
适中
社会问题与社会现象
4
适中
社会问题与社会现象
5
较难
社会问题与社会现象
6
较难
哲理感悟
7
较难
发明与创造 ,可持续农业
8
适中
旅游观光,个人经历
9
适中
环境保护,环境污染
10
较难
社会问题与社会现象,广告/布告
11
适中
社会问题与社会现象,旅游观光
12
较难
人与动植物,生活故事
13
适中
中国城市,旅游观光
14
较难
科学技术 ,人工智能
15
适中
社会问题与社会现象,社会关系
【高考典例】
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note
that there is one word more than you need.
A．applauding B．entry-level C． struck D．fascination E. back-seat F. stuck G.
stand H. promoter I. hook J. dominant K. empowered
The nature is part of us. Therefore, it holds a mysterious 1 for me. In my memory, the valley was
quiet and calm, only to see the wheat all over the mountains waving together in rhythm when the wind blew
through, like a ballet troupe. The sun rose every morning as usual, sweeping across the valley and ultimately
falling behind the peaks. The snow that falls in winter always melts in spring, bringing new hope to this nature
where everything was pleasant and beautiful.
Led by fate, I have became an environmentalist and had the honor of being invited to address students
about my green lifestyle for a long time. The students were surprised at my lifestyle and maybe they thought my
lifestyle was no longer suitable for modern life. Fortunately, they were still listened to whole lecture, saluting or
2 me——to some extent the applause implied their encouragement to me. As I began to interact with them
under the stage, I was 3 by kids’ lack of knowledge of nature so that they had little knowledge of
protecting environment.
After the address, I put up a stand in the 4 offering green food, hoping them interested in it to get
the 5 experiencing a first-hand feeling of the green lifestyle no one shows any interest in. So I decided
to team up with the concert 6 to run a campaign: “anyone who can answer a(n) 7
environmental question is qualified to attend the concert. Soon the music can 8 them coming here”.
Since then , I have been considering why kids today do not have the same deep appreciation for nature that
I do. One of the significant factors may be that the former rural civilization has been replaced by the urban
civilization. In the past, the poor played the 9 role in the nature, so they cleared the wasteland, planted
crops and reproduced civilization. With the massive invasion of industrialization and urbanization, people were
forced to move away from nature. The struggle between tradition and modernity, the confrontation between
humans and nature has led people to believe that they are the masters of the universe. Is this really the case? It is
time to think about who 10 us to destroy nature.
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note
that there is one word more than you need.
A．empowers B．hands C．innovative D．mean E.prints
F.notes G.shaving H.store I.tip J.traceable K.uneconomic
The health food chain Tossed has just opened the UK’s firstcashless cafe.It’s another step towards the death
of cash.
This is nothing 1 . Money is tech.The casting of coins made shells, whales’ teeth and other such
primitive forms of money redundant (多余的). The printing press did the same for precious metals: we started
using paper 2 instead. Electronic banking put paid to the cheque. Contactless payment is now doing the
same to cash, which is becoming less and less convenient. In the marketplace convenience usually wins.
In a world without cash, every payment you make will be 3 . Do you want governments (which
are not always benevolent), banks or payment processors to have potential access to that information? The power
this 4 them is enormous and the potential scope for Orwellian levels of surveillance is terrifying.
Cash, on the other hand, 5 its users. It enables them to buy and sell, and 6 their
wealth, without being dependent on anyone else. They can stay outside the financial system, if so desired.
Cash has its uses for small transactions — a chocolate bar, a newspaper, a pint of milk — which, in the UK,
are still 7 to process by other means. It will always be the fastest and most direct form of payment there
is. I like to 8 waiters, for example, in cash, knowing they will receive that money, without it being
siphoned (转移) off by some 9 employer. I also like to shop in markets, where I can buy directly from
the producer knowing they will receive the money, without middle men 10 off their percentages.
Cash means total financial inclusion, a luxury the better-off take for granted. Without financial inclusion —
and there will always be some who, for whatever reason, won’t have it — you are trapped in poverty. So beware
the war on cash.
Directions：Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．pursuits B．interests C． comparable D．innovation E. schedule F.
options
G. realization H. routes I. subjects J. recipes K. motivated
Creativity Is a Human Quality That Exists in Us
When you think about creativity, it might be highly creative people like Mozart, Da Vinci or Einstein who
spring to mind. They were all considered to be “geniuses” for their somewhat unique talents that led to global 1
in their fields. Their type of creativity is what's known as “Big C creativity” (or historical) and is not very
common in everyday life. Not all of us can create works of art or music or scientific theories that are new to the
world.
But while we can’t all be Mozart, Da Vinci or Einstein,many people do enjoy creative activity — through
hobbies such as water colour painting or playing the piano. And these types of 2 are often what people
think of when asked what being creative looks like. Our finished pieces may not be 3 with the likes of
the great masters, but often the process is therapeutic and the end result can be aesthetically pleasing.
On top of hobbies and 4 , we all possess creative attributes that can help as we solve life’s
problems and make decisions. It is this type of creativity that enables us to plan different 5 to get to the
same destination, or how to fit in a trip to the supermarket when our 6 looks full.
It might not sound very creative, but this aspect of creativity relies on our ability to consider 7
and assess their suitability, as well as how to make decisions based on personal prior experience or what we have
learnt formally or informally. These examples are known as “Small C creativity” or “personal everyday
creativity”.
While Big C creativity is valued and celebrated, it is often Small C creativity that has allowed humans to
flourish over thousands of years.It sets us apart from other animals and it is also the type of creativity which can
be fostered through our education system and beyond into the workplace.
Traditionally, research tells us that creativity has been largely associated with the arts. Our previous
research has shown that teachers are often able to give examples of creative activity in arts 8 , but find it
harder to do so when asked to describe creativity in subjects such as science.
But there is a growing 9 that opportunities to be creative are found across a broader range of
subjects. For instance, engineering provides opportunities to be Creative through problem solving, and history
gives the opportunity to think creatively about why events happened, and what 10 those involved.
【热点话题练习】
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．mark B．reduced C． aiming D．appreciated E. binding AB．scheme
AC． complex AD．mirror AE. dropped BC． subject BD．hardworking
Plan to speed up house sales
UK Ministers have pledged to cut the time and cost of buying a new home to kick-start Britain’s sluggish
(疲软的) property market.
The home buying process in the UK remains far too long, too 1 too uncertain and has seen far
less digital innovation than many other sectors. In a package of measures, house sellers will be required to provide
upfront information on the condition of their property, leasehold (租赁) costs and whether the sale is 2
to a chain from the moment it goes on the market. The government is also considering introducing 3
contracts into house purchase agreements to prevent buyers or sellers from changing their offer at the last minute
to try to get a better deal. Ministers claim that the changes would cut the average transaction time by at least a
month and save first-time buyers £710.
However, the cost to sellers would increase as they would be required to provide and pay for more
information upfront. The government said that overall the measures would reduce the number of transactions that
fall through from one in three to one in seven. This 4 failure rate, it said, could directly save consumers
about £255 million per year, on top of avoiding the stress of failed transactions.
The reforms 5 changes to the housing market that were proposed when Labour was last in power.
It introduced home information packs to give buyers more information beforehand, but the scheme was 6
when the Republicans came into power in the 2010 coalition.
One of the criticisms of that proposal was that buyers would not want to rely on a basic home condition
report provided by the seller and would end up having to pay for a separate survey. However, ministers insisted
that the new 7 would help kick-start the housing market and make it easier and cheaper for first-time
buyers to get on the ladder. Steve Reed, the housing secretary, said: “Our reforms will fix the broken system so
8 people can focus on the next chapter of their lives.”
The changes have been 9 by some in the sector who said that they would drive modernisation.
“The home-moving process involves many fragmented parts, and there’s simply too much uncertainty and costs
along the way,” said Johan Svanstrom, chief executive of Rightmove. “We welcome the announcement today
10 to drive forward that much needed change and modernisation.”
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．adjust B．deliberating C． disadvantage D．nod
E. wisdom AB．distant AC． discount AD．awake
AE. mounting BC． menu BD．prize
Can I Give You Some Advice?
I’d tell you not to read this article, but you’d probably ignore me and simply press ahead. You wouldn’t be
alone.
These findings come from a sweeping new study led by psychologist Igor Grossmann that suggests our
instinct to politely 1 along to the advice we hear and then carry on with our own judgment is something
we all do.
Involving more than 3,500 adults across a dozen countries, Grossmann found that when people face tough
decisions, they are far more likely to rely on intuition or reasoning than to take guidance from friends, family, or
experts. Even in interdependent cultures that 2 group harmony, self reliance proved more durable than
the advice of others.
“Realizing that most of us instinctively ‘go it alone’ helps explain why we often ignore good counsel,
despite 3 evidence that such counsel may help us make wiser decisions,” Grossman said.
To examine this, Grossmann set up a simple experimental questionnaire asking participants to imagine
tricky dilemmas. A team of anthropologists, linguists, and psychologists helped 4 the questions so they
were relevant to the society where they were being asked. The researchers also probed decisions that would
involve making choices that might 5 the one doing the choosing — whether to help a neighbor with
their farm before the rainy season sets in, which might put tending to your own harvest in danger, or whether to
help an academically struggling friend during your own study time.
Participants were then asked which strategies they would use to make their decisions. Would they follow
intuition? Seek advice from friends or family? Turn to the 6 of their larger group by, say, throwing the
question to social media? By giving subjects a 7 of possible strategies, the researchers could see which
approaches felt most natural.
What emerged was a striking consistency. Across cultures, ages, and social backgrounds, self-reliant
strategies — 8 alone or trusting intuition — topped the list. Seeking advice came in a (n) 9
second. In fact, only about one in 10 participants reported that consulting others would be their primary approach
to handling a tough decision.
“People were more likely to 10 others’ perspectives when it came to decisions involving social
dilemmas—helping a friend or protecting one’s own interests — as compared to a choice between equally
attractive options, for instance, which university to go to,” he wrote me. “But even in the latter case, people still
favored self-reliant decision strategies.” Grossmann added.
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．self-entitled B．pride C． count D．overwhelming E. deliberate AB．occurrence
AC． Isolated AD．Weight AE. Distinct BC． Scent BD．unsettling
Can Anyone Truly Be An Individual?
The constant working engine that drives the majority of human action is, undoubtedly, the sweet dream of
individualism. And while the presence of its 1 is undeniable throughout the worlds entirely, its value is
worshiped to such an extent in a land no other than that of America.
However, though most 2 themselves in their individualistic state, perhaps humans, when stripped
to their core, are everything but.
It is no new discovery that people are the sum of their experiences — this is a thought that has been quoted
by numerous individuals throughout time. Yet, the 3 of this truth is often taken for granted. The 4
majority of human experience involves other humans, along with the interactions and relationships between them.
It is a rare 5 when a life is built upon events devoid of (缺乏) this stimulus.
Indeed, interaction is the core of experience. Therefore, in order that humans are the sum of their
experiences, they must be the sum of the people that they meet, just as well.
As an Americanized teen, the discovery that not only my 6 individualism was false, but that I, as
a being, was a product, grew increasingly 7 to accept. Questions bothered me such as “If I am bits and
pieces of everyone I have met — my family, my teachers, all of my friends, and even strangers — then what is left
that is just me? What part of me is truly defining? How much of myself is the combination of different parts of
different people?”
Such are inquiries that I will continue to 8 on, as I have come to accept that they will remain a
mystery. In fact, it is questionable whether there is a part of humans that remains uninfluenced at all. Therefore,
with the allowance of this question, the response must be a change in the definition of “oneself”. The previously
mentioned questions no longer concern me, as I have put a stop to the mindset that the “real” me is some lost 9
island atop an ocean of influence.
I realized that my personality cannot depend on a distinction between influence, and an individualism, as
such is a line that cannot be 10 . Instead, I must be a person whose composure is a beautifully hazy
mixture, and a steady question. Thus, there exists a commonly unnoticed, enduring mystery: the frustration felt by
those who can see through the lie of individualism. Hopefully, they will come to terms with this.
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．modified B．edge C． track D．interfere E. answer F. innocent
G. mechanism H. aim I. tailored J. selection K. regulate
RNA-based Pesticides Enter the Field
Insecticides can be a blunt weapon, killing 1 species along with pests. This year, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved what could be a solution: an RNA-based pesticide spray 2
to a gene in its intended target. Proponents believe this new, precise approach will be safer than existing chemicals
and could work for many pests.
The first RNA pesticide product takes 3 at the Colorado potato beetle, which has evolved
resistance to existing chemicals and causes half a billion dollars in lost crops per year around the world. Invented
by the company GreenLight Biosciences, Calantha is to 4 with a gene unique to the beetle. When larvae
chew on leaves that have been sprayed, the RNA blocks expression of a key protein, and they die within days.
This 5 , known as RNA interference (RNAi), is a natural process that most cells use to 6 gene
expression and to defend themselves from viruses.
After the discovery in 2007 that double-stranded RNA can cross the gut lining of insects and efficiently kill
them, researchers tried to turn RNAi into a weapon against bark beetles, mosquitoes, and other insects. A
genetically 7 variety of corn that makes its own RNA to kill corn rootworms came on the market in
2023. GreenLight is now developing another pesticide to kill the varroa mite, a notorious scourge of bee hives.
Researchers now hope to adapt RNAi to kill moths and other so-called lepidopteran insects, which include
some of the most damaging crop pests, such as the diamondback moth and the fall armyworm. Unlike beetles,
however, lepidopterans have gut enzymes that easily destroy RNA before it can harm them. One potential 8
, packaging RNA inside a tiny protective shell, has become a hot research area.
Insects and other pests are notorious for quickly evolving resistance to toxins, and researchers are already
wondering how long it will take natural 9 to counter RNA insecticides. Lab tests have revealed the
Colorado potato beetle and the corn rootworm can evolve resistance to RNA, if exposed to high enough doses.
Like all inventions that try to take on nature, RNA insecticides will have to be used responsibly to keep their 10
.
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．exclusively B．fading C． portion D．pressed E. reluctant F. revealing
G. streaming H. stuffed I. tide J. unremarkably K. unspoilt
The West Highland Line: Follow the Rail of Hogwarts Express
Soaring mountains, expansive lakes and famous bridges have earned Scotland’s West Highland Line a place
among the best railway journeys in the world. Starting in Glasgow, traveling north through historic villages and
ending in the coastal village of Mallaig, this line is an easy and sustainable way to discover the Scottish
Highlands.
My journey on this scenic train route started rather 1 . The 08:12 train required me to begin my
day alongside thousands of passengers 2 into Queen Street Station — many of whom held coffees and
kept their eyes cast down ahead of another day in the office. And I was almost the only one traveling against the
3 .
All of a sudden, we were in the southern reaches of the Highlands, where all was mirrored lakes and valleys
4 with Scots pine. Morning mist rolled between hills, hiding and then 5 more of this perfect
landscape. The dying days of autumn were exceedingly beautiful and we were just an hour into the journey.
Passengers’ phones and noses were 6 to windows. Some urgently tried to post their experience in real
time to social media, but the Wi-Fi signal was weak in the mountains and I didn’t want to miss the extraordinary
landscape.
An indisputable highlight along this section is the Glenfinnan Viaduct (高架桥), which staff took time to
announce in a small break. Fans of the Harry Potter films often lose their minds at this 7 of the 120-
year-old line-the Hogwarts Express passes over this old viaduct in several of the movies. And I could easily see
why it’s simply breathtaking to behold and attracts visitors from across the globe. It’s the longest concrete railway
bridge in Scotland and spans about a thousand feet over the River Finnan around one hundred feet above the
ground, passing through some of the most atmospheric and 8 scenery.
By the time we left Mallaig at 16: 05, the mid — November daylight was already 9 , meaning my
long journey back to Glasgow happened almost 10 in the dark. Not much was visible through the
window as we started chugging south, but even in the blackness, I knew there was magic out there somewhere.
Directions: Complete the following passages by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．conclusive B．documented C． implications D．interests E. landscapes
AB．hit AC． set AD．overall AE. urgency BC． uses BD．volume
Microplastics: harmful pollution must be contained
New and concerning findings from environmental scientists about the impact of microplastics on crops and
marine creatures add to a growing body of evidence about the damage caused to living systems by plastic
pollution. The results, from a team led by Prof Huan Zhong at Nanjing University, China, are not 1 and
require confirmation. But analysis showing that plastics could limit photosynthesis (the change of sunlight into
chemical energy) must be taken seriously. If the researchers are correct, and main food crops are being reduced by
about 12%, there are huge 2 for global agriculture and food supplies. This could add new 3
to efforts to tackle plastic pollution.
There is no single route by which microplastic particles prevent plants from growing. The 4
effect is due to a combination of blocked sunlight and nutrients, and damage to soil and cells. When the
researchers modelled the crop losses caused by an effect of this size, they found Asia was hardest 5 ,
potentially contributing to food insecurity and worsening hunger.
The extent of the pollution of the Earth by microplastics has been widely 6 . The tiny particles
that are formed when plastics break down in the environment have been found in breast milk, brains, livers and
bones, and in remote areas including the Arctic seas. Plastic is already understood to pose serious threats to
animals including sea creatures. It also ruins 7 , seriously impacting the people who live in them and
anyone trying to make a living from tourism.
Talks aimed at agreeing a UN treaty on plastic pollution ended in failure. Almost all single-use plastics are
made from fossil fuels, and fossil-fuel businesses oppose any limits on production. But the enormous 8
of plastic waste, and the growing evidence of the range of harms it causes, mean action must be taken. Plastic will
continue to have its 9 , but the growth of single-use items, including packaging, is out of control. Just
9% of plastic gets recycled. Fossil-fuel 10 must be held accountable for plastic pollution just as they are
challenged over global heating caused by coal, oil and gas.
Directions: Complete the following passages by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．abuse B．baked C． block D．broken E. catching AB．escaping
AC． morality AD．profile AE. sea BC． underlying BD．unwritten
Ad Blockers and the Headache at the Heart of the Modern Web
The great philosopher Homer Simpson once memorably described alcohol as “the cause of and solution to
all of life’s problems.” Internet advertising is a bit like that — the funder of and terrible headache 1 into
everything you do online.
Advertising sustains pretty much all the content you enjoy on the web, and many of the world’s most useful
technologies may never have come about without online advertising. But at the same time, ads and the vast,
hidden, data-sucking machinery that they depend on to track and 2 you are routinely the most terrible
things about the Internet.
Now, more and more web users are 3 the daily storm of online advertising by installing an ad
blocker. This simple, free software lets you surf the web without encountering any ads that show up between you
and the content you want to read or watch.
Well, everyone may be 4 on. Ad blocking has been around for years, but adoption is now rising
sharply, at a pace that some in the ad industry say could prove disastrous for the economic structure 5
the web. That has sparked a debate about the 6 of ad blocking. Some publishers and advertisers say ad
blocking goes against the 7 contract that rules the Internet — the idea that in return for free content, we
all tolerate constant appearance of ads.
But in the long run, there could be a hidden benefit to blocking ads for advertisers and publishers. Ad
blockers could end up saving the ad industry from its worst 8 . If blocking becomes widespread, the ad
industry will be pushed to produce ads that are simpler, less aggressive, and are far more open about the way
they’re handling our data, or risk getting blocked forever if they fail.
“It’s clear to us that the ads ecosystem is 9 ,” said Ben Williams, a spokesman for Eyeo, the
German company that makes Adblock Plus, the most popular ad-blocking software. “What we need is a(n) 10
change in the industry to get to a place where we have a good amount of better ads out there, ads that users
accept.”
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．cyclical B．drags C． fixes D．harmonizing
E. milestones F. naturally G. rebound H. respectively
I. seasonal J. sentiment K. signals
Global Tourism Rebalancing in 2025
The strain of overtourism continues to test well-known destinations worldwide. Iconic sites from
Amsterdam to Mount Fuji now grapple with mounting pressures, including buckling infrastructure and growing
resident discontent. Cities have adopted varied 1 : Venice imposes visitor fees, while Barcelona tightens
short-term rental rules, yet their long-term success remains uncertain.
Post-pandemic travel surged to unprecedented heights, yet 2024’s modest 2 over pre-COVID
levels masked an unsustainable trend. The tourism industry now prioritizes 3 economic gains with
community welfare, a shift from its earlier growth-at-all-costs mindset.
Emerging 4 point to 2025 bringing a slowdown. Declining traffic to travel platforms and eased
price growth suggest the market is self-correcting. Analysts view this shift with cautious optimism, interpreting it
as part of the sector’s natural 5 patterns.
Strategic destination management offers the most feasible path forward. Thoughtful measures such as 6
dispersion(spreading visitors across peak and off-peak times)and optimizing visitor flow aim to maximize benefits
while minimizing disruptions. London, for instance, accommodates nearly 19 million annual visitors 7
proving balance is achievable.
Opting for restrictive policies instead 8 down economic prospects. Competing destinations, by
contrast, actively court expanding travel markets through relaxed regulations. Public 9 data reveals
most residents still recognize tourism’s value, even amid localized challenges.
This transitional phase presents an opportunity to redefine sustainable tourism models. The coming year
may establish new 10 for harmonizing visitor experiences with community needs. Successful
destinations will be those adopting innovative, data-driven solutions rather than merely reacting to issues as they
arise.
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．distress B．pin C． scare D．coexisting
E. unfold F. channelling G. single H. familiarity
I. barely J. restorative K. unlikely
The Healing Power of Caring for a Pigeon (鸽子)
Like many people, I have always considered pigeons to be annoying and dirty virus-carriers. These birds,
often said to 1 off smaller, prettier species, had never interested me until Brian Buckbee’s memoir We
Should All Be Birds changed my perception.
One evening in 2020, Buckbee spotted a pigeon on a walk near his home in Missoula, MT. It was standing
on one leg and staring right at him. “He had the funniest look in his eye, one of 2 , as if we had known
each other for a long, long time.” This description showcases one of Buckbee’s remarkable skills: 3 a
sense of personality into birds.
As it turned out, the pigeon’s bent leg was injured, leaving it 4 able to fly and near starvation, so
Buckbee brought it home, where he was no longer alone for the first time since the health crisis began, and he
named the bird Two-Step.
Like the bird, Buckbee was in 5 . He was once an ocean-swimming world traveller, but for the
past few years, he had struggled with a disease that has no known cause, no clear cure.
His memoir is about his 6 friendship with Two-Step, and with a dozen or so other sick pigeons
that he later takes in. It is about more than 7 with wild creatures. It’s also about sorrow, loss, pain,
loneliness, and the 8 power of love. It’s a striking illustration of how caring for another living creature
— even a wild bird — can give life meaning.
We Should All Be Birds takes place between May 2020 and January 2023, but Buckbee moves around in
time to 9 the backstory — his relationship with a woman, his trips to Southeast Asia that might have
caused the illness, and his memories of his mother. It joins a growing collection of books by writers who have
bonded with birds and other animals. However, Buckbee’s humour, warm tone and delicate physical condition
10 this book out from the rest.
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note
that there is one word more than you need.
A．architectural B．tiredness C． concentrated D．raised E. appetite F. reportedly G.
resulted H. Blessed I. precisely J. engagement K. diverse
To Stand out Again, Ancient Towns Must Readapt
Featuring bridges over flowing streams and antique-looking architecture, ancient towns and cities have
been cultural tourist hot spots nationwide. However, a recent news report about Dayong Ancient City in Central
China’s Hunan Province has 1 doubts about whether such ancient towns still hold appeal.
2 with the unmatched advantage of being in the famous Chinese tourism city Zhangjiajie, the
Dayong site has visitors few and far between and has 3 accumulated over 1 billion yuan ($140 million)
in losses during its four-year trial operation. Its shocking drop has not just exposed the site’s failure, but also
serves as a sharp reminder to the ancient town tourism industry: Travelers are losing their 4 for ancient
town attractions amid the abundant choices available.
Rooted in the country’s 5 regional cultures, China’s rich ancient town resources actually present
a good starting point for the sector’s tourism growth. According to a report released by the China Tourism
Academy, as of 2024, China’s ancient towns were largely 6 in six provinces including Sichuan, Zhejiang
and Jiangsu, gathering more than half of the ancient town tourism sites of the country.
However, in order to quickly “jump into the pool,” like what Zhang Jianchi, the director of Zhangjiajie
Tourism Group who manages the Dayong Ancient City, told media, many ancient towns have all starting to carry
out artificial redesigns. It is 7 such common designs that have made many ancient towns look similar
when it comes to not only their 8 style or commercial layout, but even the experiences they offer.
“Roasted sausages and squid (鱿鱼) , they all sell pretty much the same things. Looking through my
photos, I can’t even tell which one I’ve visited,” Yao Yinghong, a 53-year-old visitor, told the Global Times.
Yao’s experience actually reveals how the similarity of ancient towns has caused visual 9 in
visitors. Today, travelers have shifted from mere “check-ins” to an “experience-first” mindset, valuing absorbing
10 over photos. They no longer visit just to “take memories home” but to “create stories worth telling.” This
change in demand signals a crucial lesson for ancient towns’ future development: Finding more creative ways to
tell the story of local narratives.
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．accurate B．artificial C． captured D．corresponding E. decoding F. dreamscape G.
impact H. perspective I. previously J. repeatedly K. scanned
Dream catchers
Do androids (人形机器人), as science fiction novelist Philip K. Dick asked, really dream of electric
sheep? The purpose and meaning of dreams have long been debated. Now scientists are getting closer to 1
what humans see as they sleep — and how a robot can reproduce it.
In 2013, a neuroscientist who specializes in the nervous system and its 2 on behaviour.
conducted an experiment with some test subjects. He had them take hundreds of brief naps in an MRI machine,
3 waking them so they could describe their dreams. He had already isolated the unique brain patterns for
certain objects he’d shown subjects while awake. Their brains were 4 for those patterns as they napped,
and a computer program automatically turned the basic contents of their dreams into short videos. The study
found these were 70 percent 5 compared with what subjects remembered of their real dreams.
Two years later Google engineers also 6 the dreamlike images of a computer. They fed
millions of images into a brain-inspired computer program — a network of 7 nerve cells — to study
how it learned to identify objects. Then they put it through Deep Dream, a program that enables the network to
build its own program-fueled 8 by finding shapes in an image of random visual noise, like the
disturbing noisy images you see on an old TV. The computer generated a fantastical scene from its machine-
learned knowledge. As in a dream, 9 seen images were rearranged into new patterns.
It won’t be possible to produce a precise recording of human dreams until scientists discover how
dreams originate in the brain, says Jack Gallant, a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley — or they build a
databank of brain activity 10 to every thought. He compares it to building a language translation
program:”You have a language but nothing it refers to. “
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
Note that there is one word more than you need.
A．abstract B．bonding C． conflict D．constructively
E. deepen F. massively G. mean H. pretending
I. redefine J. shame K. tempting
In Defense of Gossip
Culturally, gossip has a poor reputation. It is often seen as a female activity or simply as talking badly about
others. However, the social and emotional functions of gossip are 1 overlooked.
Gossip allows us to make sense of 2 thought: When we gossip about people productively, we are
analyzing their behavioral patterns, which includes contextualizing their actions with their motives and influences.
Hence, good-faith gossip can 3 understanding and empathy (共鸣), better equipping individuals to find
the right way to resolve referenced conflicts.
On another level, we are 4 with people we gossip with. Sharing worries or frustrations with
trusted friends builds closeness. It lets us be honest instead of 5 to always be patient. It shows we trust
our friends not to use our words against others.
Of course, gossip can sometimes become 6 . It can spread false information or 7
people. Private information can be shared without permission, causing hurt. But these problems come from how
gossip is used, not from gossip itself. We can’t simply say gossip is morally wrong. What matters is whether it is
used to understand and help, not to harm. When there are an intention and an effort to gossip 8 rather
than destructively, we use gossip as a social and emotional tool that gives us a space to process, empathize,
connect, and relax.
Every day, we can decide to be kinder individuals and to fulfill the obligations (责任) as sensible beings.
We cannot entirely stay away from gossip because of its bad reputation. Instead, we must 9 it.
“Quitting” gossip is not as productive as thinking of it as a nonjudgmental method of social observation and 10
resolution.
After all, gossip isn’t only about what we say about others: It’s about how we choose to understand them.
