词汇清单07 新高考阅读理解高频词清单及对点训练
必识新高考阅读理解高频词清单
性格/特点
abnormal adj.不正常的 accustomed adj.惯常的
acute adj.敏锐的 admirable adj.可钦佩的
advanced adj.先进的 alike adj.相像的，十分相似的
antique adj.古老的 apparent adj.显而易见的
authentic adj.真实的 automatic adj.无意识的；自动的
bent adj.弯曲的；不正派的 bored adj.烦闷的，无聊的
brief adj.简短的；短暂的 capable adj.有能力的；有才能的
cautious adj.谨慎的 classic adj.经典的；一流的
classical adj.古典的 clumsy adj.笨拙的
competent adj.能胜任的 complex adj.复杂的
considerate adj.考虑周到的 cooperative adj.有合作精神的
critical adj.批判性的；挑剔的 deadly adj.致命的
devoted adj.忠诚的 dull adj.枯燥无味的
efficient adj.有效率的 elegant adj.优雅的；文雅的
energetic adj.精力充沛的 enthusiastic adj.热情的
essential adj.必要的 faithful adj.忠诚的
fierce adj.凶猛的；猛烈的 firm adj.强有力的；坚定的
forgetful adj.健忘的 fragile adj.易碎的；脆弱的
frank adj.坦率的 generous adj.慷慨的，大方的
gentle adj.温和的 grand adj.壮丽的；宏伟的
handy adj.易使用的；便利的 humorous adj.幽默的
mean adj.吝啬的；刻薄的 mild adj.轻微的；温和的
modest adj.谦虚的，谦逊的 narrow adj.狭隘的；勉强的
noble adj.崇高的 novel adj.新颖的
objective adj.客观的 optimistic adj.乐观的
outstanding adj.杰出的 passionate adj.充满热情的
passive adj.被动的；消极的 pessimistic adj.悲观的
realistic adj.现实的 reliable adj.可信赖的
responsible adj.负责的 rough adj.粗野的；粗糙的
selfish adj.自私的 sincere adj.真诚的
stable adj.稳固的，稳定的 still adj.静止的；寂静的
stubborn adj.顽固的 stupid adj.糊涂的；笨的
thoughtful adj.深思的 tough adj.严厉的；坚强的
vain adj.徒劳的；自负的 vivid adj.生动的；鲜明的
voluntary adj.无偿的；自愿的
身心健康
adolescence n．青春期 be accustomed to 习惯于
be addicted to 对……上瘾 break down(健康状况)垮掉
depression n．抑郁 disease n．疾病
headache n．头疼 infect v．感染
nutrition n．营养 obesity n．肥胖
operation n．手术 organ n．器官
potential n．潜质；潜力 adj.潜在的 protein n．蛋白质
psychologically adv.心理上 recovery n．康复
refresh v．使恢复精力 surgeon n．外科医生
symptom n．症状
命令/要求
abolish v．废除 appoint v．委派，委任
assign v．指派；委派 ban n．禁令 v．禁止
command/instruct v．命令 convention n．协定，协议
demand v．强烈要求 n．要求，需求 insist on 坚决要求
instruction n．指示；命令 permission n．许可；批准
position n．姿态，立场 prevent v．阻止
request n．& v．要求，请求 require v．要求
查找/检查
check vt.检查；查看 collect v．搜集；采集
consult v．查询，查阅 discover v．发现
examine vt.检查；测验 explore v．探索
find out 查明 go over 仔细检查
hunt for 搜寻 inspect vt.仔细检查；视察
look for(＝seek)寻找 search v．搜寻，搜查
答复
accept v．同意；接受 admit v．承认
advocate v．支持；提倡 agree v．同意
adopt v．采纳 approve v．批准；同意
confirm v．确认；批准 be opposed to 反对
consider v．仔细考虑 decision n．决定
decline v．谢绝；拒绝 do sb a favo(u)r 帮助某人
favo(u)r n．赞同；偏爱；帮助 in favo(u)r of 支持
guarantee/promise v．保证 object to 反对
react vi.(对……)作出反应 refuse v．拒绝
respond v．回应 reject v．拒绝接受
reply v．回复 state v．声明；陈述；说明
make/come to/reach a decision 作出决定
估计
assessment n．评估；评定 beyond expectations 超出预期
estimate v．估计 contrary to expectations 和预期相反
expectation n．预料；期待 suppose v．假定；推断
value v．给……估价
写/画
cartoon n．漫画 contribute v．投稿
copy n．复制品 diagram n．图表，简图
dictate v．口述 drop sb a line 给某人写信
edition n．版本 image n．图像；画像
issue v．出版；发表 outline n．概要；轮廓
paint v．用颜料画 plot v．画出；标出
portrait n．肖像 represent v．描述；描绘
script n．笔迹 set/take/write down 写下，记录
version n．版本
说/建议
account for 解释，说 address v．演讲
advertise v．宣传(自己的事) announce v．宣布
appeal v．呼吁；恳求 argument n．争吵；辩论
bargain v．讨价还价 broadcast v．广播；传播
case n．理由，论据 chat v．聊天
claim v．宣称 clarify v．阐明，澄清
complain v．抱怨 debate v．辩论
declare v．宣布 describe v．描述
disclose v．揭露；泄露 discuss v．讨论
direct v．指示 explain v．解释
expose v．揭露 inform v．告知
introduce v．介绍 mention v．提到
publish v．公布 pronounce v．发音；正式宣布
reason v．推理，推断 recognize v．承认
remind v．提醒 vow v．发誓
repeat v．重说；重复 whisper v．耳语
warn sb of sth 提醒某人某事
人物动作/行为
catch sight of 看见 gaze v．凝视
glance v．匆匆一看 glare v．怒目而视
glimpse v．瞥见 look sb up and down 上下打量某人
look up 抬头往上看 observe v．观察；注意到
regard v．把……视为 resemble v．看起来像，像
scan v．细看；审视；浏览 skim v．略读
spot v．看见，看出 stare v．盯着看，凝视
uncover v．发现 witness v．目击；见证
look down on/upon 蔑视 advance v．前进
cover v．行走(一段路程) escape v．逃走
flee v．逃离 jog v．慢跑
march v．行进 pace v．踱步
slide v．滑行 slip v．悄悄疾行
step v．迈步 wander v．游荡
beat(＝defeat) v．打败 behave(＝conduct) v．表现得体；表现
believe v．相信 bite v．咬
blow v．吹；吹奏 break v．打破
burst v．猛冲 convey v．传递
destroy v．破坏 donate v．捐赠
fetch v．(去)拿来 govern v．治理
handle v．处理；负责 hit v．打击
hold v．拿着；抓住 hug v．拥抱
kick v．踢 knock v．敲
lay v．铺；放置 manage v．经营，管理
seize v．抓住；夺取 stick v．戳，刺
touch v．触摸 wave v．招手
wear v．穿，戴；蓄(发，须) whip v．鞭打
wipe v．擦；消除 cope with(成功地)对付
see sb off 为某人送行 take hold of 抓住
burst into tears＝burst out crying 突然大哭起来
burst into laughter＝burst out laughing 突然大笑起来
grin v．咧着嘴笑 laugh at 嘲笑
mock v．取笑，嘲弄 sob v．抽噎
weep v．哭泣 wail v．号啕大哭
情感/态度
admire v．赞赏；赞美；钦佩 appreciate v．欣赏
amuse v．逗乐 alarm n．惊恐 v．使惊恐
ashamed adj.惭愧的，羞愧的 awful adj.极坏的；可怕的
awkward adj.令人尴尬的 blame v．责备
condemn v．谴责 criticize v．批评
devotion n．奉献；热爱 disgusting adj.令人厌恶的
embarrassed adj.尴尬的 excellent adj.极好的
false adj.错误的；假的 fantastic adj.极好的
favorite adj.最喜欢的 impressive adj.令人赞叹的
indifferent adj.漠不关心的 fright n．惊吓
horror n．恐惧 panic n．& v．惊慌
prefer v．更喜欢 scare v．受惊吓
praise v．& n．高度赞扬 suspicious/sceptical adj.怀疑的
terror n．恐惧 uninterested adj.不感兴趣的
worried adj.担心的 be crazy about 迷恋，热衷于
speak highly of 高度赞扬
得到/拥有
achieve v．取得 acquire v．获得
acquisition n．获得；得到 afford v．买得起
attain v．获得 contain v．含有；容纳
earn v．挣得，赚得 gain vt.获得；赢得
obtain vt.获得，得到 occupy v．占有；占据
own(＝possess) v．拥有 reserve v．贮备
share v．共有
职业/身份
accountant n．会计 agent n．代理人；代理商
applicant n．申请人 architect n．建筑师
assistant n．助手 authority n．当权者；当局
candidate n．候选人 captain n．船长；机长；队长
clerk n．职员 coach n．教练
colleague n．同事 companion n．同伴，伙伴
competitor n．竞争者 director n．董事；导演
editor n．编辑 employee n．雇员
employer n．雇主 fellow n．同事
guide n．导游 inspector n．视察员
interviewee n．接受采访者 interviewer n．采访者；面试官
judge n．法官；裁判 lawyer n．律师
model n．模特 official n．高级职员，官员
partner n．合伙人 pilot n．飞行员
poet n．诗人 principal n．首长；校长
producer n．制片人 receptionist n．接待员
secretary n．秘书 scholar n．学者
superior n．上级，上司
文化艺术
adapt v．改编；使适应 bachelor n．学士
biography n．传记 civilize v．使文明，开化
comedy n．喜剧 compose v．创作，作曲
comprehension n．理解 comprise v．由……组成
compulsory courses 必修课 concrete adj.具体的
consciousness n．意识；观念 coordination n．协调
criterion n．标准 discipline n．纪律
fictional adj.虚构的 heritage n．(文化)遗产
illustrate v．阐明 literature n．文学；文献，资料
masterpiece n．杰作 modify v．调整；修饰
optional courses 选修课 original adj.首创的 n．原作
pursuit n．追求；消遣 subscribe v．订阅
tragedy n．悲剧
科技创新
access v．存取(计算机数据) calculate v．计算，核算
cyberspace n．网络空间 database n．数据库
electronic adj.电子的 patent n．专利；专利证书
hardware n．硬件 illogical adj.不合逻辑的
statistic data 统计数据 systematic adj.系统的
transmit v．传送，传输 approximately adv.大约
assumption n．假定，假设 breakthrough n．突破
clone v．克隆 density n．密度
elementary adj.基本的 evolution n．演变；进化
graph n．图表，曲线图 artificial intelligence(AI)人工智能
high-tech adj.高科技的 inescapable adj.不可避免的
infinite adj.无限的 inquiry n．探究；调查
intelligence n．智力，智慧 react with 与……起化学反应
sensor n．传感器 specialized adj.专用的
transplant v．& n．移植
社会热点
accelerate v．(使)加速，加快 allocate vt.分配
assess v．评估；估算 bankrupt adj.破产的
boost v．提高；推动；使增长 cater for 适合，满足需要
celebrity n．名人 critic n．批评家，评论家
critically adv.批判性地 depressed adj.萧条的
distinction n．差别，区别 distribute v．分发；散布
emergence n．兴起 financial squeeze 财政困难
flourish v．繁荣 genuine adj.真的；真诚的
impose v．把……强加于 indicate v．指出；象征；显示
initiative n．倡议，新方案 restore v．恢复；归还
setting n．环境，背景 sponsor n．赞助者 v．赞助
squeeze v．压榨 tend v．倾向
thrive v．旺盛，繁荣 abandoned adj.废弃的
alternative energy 替代能源 atmosphere n．大气
be poisonous to 对……有毒 botany n．植物学
climate change 气候变化 creature n．生物，动物
die out 灭绝 ecological adj.生态(学)的
endangered species 濒危物种 environmentally friendly 环保的
extinction n．灭绝，绝种 organic adj.有机的
preserve v．保护 sustainable adj.可持续的
chemical n．化学制品 circumstance n．条件，环境
dispose of 丢弃 garbage n．(生活)垃圾
garbage sorting 垃圾分类 punishment n．惩罚，处罚
recycle v．再利用 renewable adj.可再生的
severe adj.十分严重的 widespread adj.分布广的
catastrophe n．灾难 charity n．施舍；慈善机构
crisis n．危机 destructive adj.毁灭性的
drought n．干旱，旱灾 eruption n．(火山)爆发
miserable adj.痛苦的 stricken adj.遭受……的；受……之困的
victim n．受害者 volcanic adj.火山的
welfare n．福利
巩固提升
一、选词填空
从所给方框中选择适当的单词完成句子，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑(有两个多余的选项)。
A．diminished B．gravity C． nutritional D．insight
E. conventional F. trait G. compulsory H. reproduced
1．The potential to improve the quality and value of the vegetables and animals we eat seem unlimited.
2．Frequent hand washing is and proper toilets are provided for workers in the field.
3．On the other hand, the techniques of genetic engineering are new, and quite different from breeding.
4．During the study, the amount of pesticide (杀虫剂) used by farmers because they saw less need for it.
5．This combination of biological and engineering pragmatism is vital to success in biomimetics, and has
led to several promising technologies.
6．Humans have been altering the genetic of plants for thousands of years by keeping seeds from the best
crops.
选词填空
bother adjust embarrass slight vital anxious approve reveal rely interpret
Body language is of 7 importance to our daily communication. Unlike words, it can help us
distinguish our true feelings. For instance, when someone is 8 , they may avoid eye contact with his face
reddened. A speaker who stands straight with his head up and chest out demonstrates he is more 9 , while
someone who might weep or bend under pressure 10 inner pain. Similarly, a 11 gesture can
suggest rejection or 12 in different cultures.
Understanding body language requires us 13 signals correctly. For example, a seemingly happy
person wears a fake smile, but their internal 14 might be visible through constant hand movements.
15 our body language to be appropriate in different settings matters. What is acceptable in one
culture is likely 16 people in another. By learning to perceive these subtle signs, we can improve our
interactions and build stronger connections.
短语填空
fight a losing battle over time be meant to do live up to cheer up
take advantage of stick to make a difference in the wrong in any case
through thick and thin count on look forward to at a loss shoot up
17．When facing such a complex math problem, many students were and didn’t know how to start.
18．The meeting last Friday solve the project problem, but we still didn’t reach an agreement.
19．Last year, the prices of fresh vegetables because of the bad weather affecting the harvest.
20．I know I can you to help me when I encounter troubles in my study.
21． , we must finish the group project before the deadline, no matter what difficulties we meet.
22．Small acts of kindness can really to those in need.
23．True friends will stand by your side , not just when you are successful.
24．Let’s go to the cinema this weekend to our friend who has been in low spirits lately.
25．The young athlete is training hard every day so he can his coach’s expectations and perform well
in the upcoming competition next week.
26．When preparing for the final exam last semester, Lily the resources available in the school library
to improve her study.
27．You can’t blame others for this mistake — actually, you are for not following the rules.
28． , people have gradually realized the importance of protecting the environment and taken more active
actions.
29．Trying to change his bad habits in just one day is like — it’s almost impossible.
30．All the students are the coming winter holiday that will allow them to relax fully.
31．Even when the project got difficult, he his original plan and finally finished it.
用方框中的词或词组的正确形式完成下列句子，每个词或词组只能用一次。
benefit society relieve strength frequency pay off deal with
try out for be fed up with
32．News of their safety came as a great .
33．I believe that life in the countryside is more for children.
34．The exercises are designed to your stomach muscles.
35．All my hard work in the end, and I finally passed the exam.
36．There are contacts between the peoples of the two countries.
37．These workers being at the bottom of the pile when it comes to pay.
38．Paul had a strong desire to play for the team, so he making the team many times.
39．These stories about struggles also told students how the scientists these obstacles.
40．Jane was invited to a big gathering, but because of her quiet nature, she politely refused.
冲刺突破
Passage 1
So Lite Glide
Traditional walkers simply aren’t designed well. If you’ve ever watched someone shuffling (拖着脚走) along,
bent over an old-fashioned standard walker, the advantages of a So Lite Glide quickly become obvious. The Glide
helps you walk the way you’ve always walked: Upright rather than bent over, facing ahead rather than looking
down. This is a safer walk, one that allows better visibility, encourages personal pride and seriously reduces
backache. With the Glide upright walker, you’ll feel better about yourself.
Features:
So many of its features focus on safety, including always-accessible and lockable handbrakes, reflectors (后
视镜) and the already-noted increased visibility.
The comfortable armrests, and the greater width that allows the user to actually step in and participate more
fully in the walk, are easily adjusted to user size and preference. There’s 10 inches of height adjustment from
34.75” to 44.75”, allowing for a larger range of adjustment than many other upright walkers can offer.
Ease of use is another essential, of course. That’s why there’s an easy and convenient one-button height
control adjustment to attain the height you need-nothing to remove. The sit-to-stand handles make standing up
easier after you’ve been seated and resting. There’s a one-touch leg that folds for easy transport and storage.
·Only 19 pounds!
·Comes fully equipped
·Comes in two colors
·Large, comfortable backrest
·Removable carry bag
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Lite Glide expert.
1．What makes the So Lite Glide stand out from traditional walkers?
A．It is cheaper.
B．It weighs 19 pounds.
C．It offers more color options.
D．It helps the user walk naturally.
2．Which of the following is a feature of the So Lite Glide?
A．It is 34.75 inches wide.
B．It folds up easily.
C．It moves automatically.
D．It is self-adjustable.
3．Who is the So Lite Glide probably designed for?
A．The physically inconvenienced.
B．The blind and deaf.
C．Healthcare workers.
D．Mountain climbers.
Passage 2
Originally, I wasn’t meant to be a police officer. In 1990, I was finishing my hairdressing and beauty course
at college, and I was also participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (计划). I completed part of my
award at Filton Police station, where a police officer gave us a talk and mentioned dog handlers. I was highly
interested in the role and applied to join the police almost immediately — a completely different career path than I
had expected.
After joining Avon and Somerset Police in June 1990, I was posted to “The Bridewell”, or Central as it was
called back then, and I completed my two years’ probation (试用期) there. From the moment I started, I aimed to
become a dog handler. I made sure that when I could eventually apply, that I would fit the criteria, ensuring that I
completed response training and had experience in Neighbourhood Policing as well.
When the time was right, I approached the Inspector to ask about applying, who very nicely told me that I
couldn’t apply to be a dog handler because I was a woman. I didn’t realize this would be a hindrance, so naturally I
inquired why. I was met with a now very outdated attitude of women not being suitable for dog handling.
There weren’t any female dog handlers in Avon and Somerset at the time. That fact didn’t stop me from
applying for the role, and neither did the demanding application process. With a great support system, I joined a
club and took up running alongside specific preparations for the role. I passed the assessment and landed my dream
job — a tough process and one of the hardest physical challenges of my life.
I won the National Dog Action of the Year award in 1999. This was a great achievement. It’s a whole new
world in dog handling now. It’s more open and honest to those who want to join, and I’m so grateful and pleased
that I can be at this point in my career.
4．What made the author decide to become a police dog handler?
A．A police officer’s talk.
B．Her college course.
C．Her probation experience.
D．The award she won.
5．What does the underlined word “hindrance” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Surprise.
B．Barrier.
C．Chance.
D．Choice.
6．How does the author feel about the current state of dog handling?
A．Confused.
B．Concerned.
C．Satisfied.
D．Disappointed.
7．What is the main idea of the text?
A．The challenges of training police dogs.
B．Becoming a police officer with great difficulties.
C．The development of police-dog operations in the force.
D．Overcoming gender prejudice to achieve a dream career.
Passage 3
Looking at his pile of unpaid bills always makes Giuseppe Del Giudice feel uneasy. Sometimes he got late
fees because of his habit of putting things off, but in many ways the emotional loss is worse. “The longer the bills
go unpaid,” says Del Giudice, “the more anxious I get.”
Everyone procrastinates (拖延). “It’s common,” says procrastination researcher Tim Pychyl, a psychology
professor at Carleton University, Canada. “One of the ways we cope is to run away, and that’s what procrastination
comes down to.”
You can procrastinate on nearly anything, even pleasant tasks such as planning a vacation. Research has
shown that the top tasks people delay are cleaning, advancing their careers, taking care of their health and planning
their finances.
One big factor for them is fear of being judged by others and themselves. Kelli Saginak procrastinated about
looking for a new job for years. “It’s totally fear of failure and of not living up to expectations,” says Saginak. “If I
don’t take the risk, I don’t have to face the judgment. Yet it’s simply me judging myself.” Some people embrace
procrastination, believing that they perform well under pressure. Researchers have uncovered the truth. Most of
them did worse than non-procrastinators, but they thought they did better.
Whatever the motivation, procrastination is usually not going to be good for you. Procrastinators experience
higher levels of stress, both from leaving things to the last minute and from their own negative and self-critical
feelings about their procrastination. Some of the research has also shown that this stress increases the risks of many
diseases. “We used to believe behaviours follow attitude, but if you take immediate action, you’ll make progress,
thus motivating yourself.” Pychyl says. So next time you procrastinate on starting an exercise routine, just put on
your walking shoes at once.
8．Why does the author mention Del Giudice in Paragraph 1?
A．To introduce the topic.
B．To spark the interest.
C．To explain the reason.
D．To take the example.
9．What do researchers identify as the main reason for most procrastination?
A．Too many urgent tasks to handle at once.
B．A lack of proper time-management skills.
C．Fear of self-assessment and external evaluation.
D．The enjoyment of working under tight deadlines.
10．How can you deal with procrastination according to the text?
A．By finding what drives you.
B．By taking a positive attitude.
C．By getting started right now.
D．By making a routine schedule.
11．What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．The solutions to procrastination.
B．An introduction to procrastination.
C．The dangers of procrastination.
D．The main causes of procrastination.
Passage 4
Pride is often considered a negative force in human existence — the opposite of humility and a source of
social conflicts. But is it? According to psychologist Jessica Tracy, pride can have many boons. She argues that
pride, like other human emotions, is part of our evolutionary heritage, helping us to survive and thrive in
cooperative societies by inspiring us to be the best human we can be.
Pride makes us feel good, and it’s an indication to ourselves that we are behaving in a way consistent with
the values of our society. Tracy argues that those who regularly experience pride tend to be “outgoing, friendly,
agreeable, calm and honest”, and “are generally communally oriented, meaning they place a high value on their
relationships and friendships”. In this way, having pride makes people want to gain approval and respect from their
communities.
But that doesn’t mean that pride is all for the good. It has a dark side, too, when it leads to hubris. Hubris is
pride that has been falsely assumed without merit in order to drive away an inner sense of insecurity. If individuals
exaggerate their importance, take credit for others’ achievements, bully others, or act aggressively toward anyone
who questions them, it’s a sign that pride has turned to hubris. Moreover, people having hubris are more likely to be
prejudiced and less likely to show empathy.
Can authentic pride lead to hubris? It depends, says Tracy. If you feel authentic pride and it inspires you to
do good by your community’s standards, great. But if you start feeling the need to live up to others’ expectations
and earn their admiration by cheating, chalices are you are leaning toward hubris.
To avoid pride slipping toward hubris, Tracy warns people not to lose their heads over the positive regard
they receive for their accomplishments. “When we start to receive the gains — be they increased status, fame, or
fortune — it becomes exceedingly easy to forget that these outcomes are indirect consequences of striving to be a
good person,” says Tracy. “We should always remind ourselves that these accomplishments are not our primary
goals.”
12．What does the underlined word “boons” in paragraph 1 mean?
A．benefits.
B．limitations.
C．forms.
D．controversies.
13．Why can pride help people develop good moral characters?
A．Pride can encourage people to work harder.
B．Pride can make people value social recognition.
C．Pride can give people a sense of responsibility.
D．Pride can help people better control their emotions.
14．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?
A．To offer a solution to hubris.
B．To describe specific behavior of hubris.
C．To explain the motivation behind hubris.D．To stress the terrible consequences of hubris.
15．Which of the following can make authentic pride turn into hubris?
A．Trying to win other people’s admiration.B．Lowering expectations for achievements.
C．Failing to receive the well-deserved rewards. D．Regarding external rewards as the ultimate pursuit.
Passage 5
Ten years ago I found it difficult to read books. When I got to a passage that required more intense focus, I
put the book aside and reached for my phone which seemed to be always ringing. Since literature has always been
important in my life, I was disappointed and surprised. As a psychiatrist ( 精神病学家) with an interest in what
shapes our behaviors, I wondered why.
I thought of the Nobel Prize-winning researcher Nikolaas Tinbergen’s experiment with herring gulls (银鸥).
Herring gulls have a red spot on their beak. When the chicks are hungry, they peck (啄) at the parent’s spot and are
fed. In the 1940s, Tinbergen painted a red spot on a pencil, a spot larger than the one on the beak. When he put the
pencil in the nest, something strange happened: The chicks stopped pecking at their parents and pecked at the
pencil. Even though the parents were in the nest and the pen didn’t give them any food, the hungry birds chose the
pencil again and again. Tinbergen called the large red spot on the pencil a “superstimulus”, which is so strong that it
beats what nature has developed.
I came to realize why my interest in books fell flat. Hand in hand with time spent on screens, our ability to
focus has worsened. With evolving artificial intelligence, companies, like Facebook and TikTok, for whom our time
is their money have managed to grab our attention. They have been given the opportunity to create content so
tailored to each of us that it feels as if it is coming from someone who knows our innermost being and there is
nothing as rewarding in the real world-which thus becomes even more difficult to ignore.
Any way out? Instead of jumping in the discussion whether we are for or against technology, just be aware
that every time we log in, an artificial intelligence worth billions of dollars is trying to figure out: How can I get
him or her not to log out? But long story short, with the distraction device in another room, I am able to read as
usual.
16．What was the author’s problem?
A．He was experiencing vision loss.
B．His mobile phone failed to work.
C．He was tired of reading literature.
D．His lifelong hobby was outcompeted.
17．The author mentions Nikolaas Tinbergen’s experiment to ______.
A．explain a mystery of herring gulls
B．figure out a solution to his problem
C．present differences between species
D．throw light on the cause of his confusion
18．With what do Facebook and TikTok seize our attention?
A．Up-to-date content.
B．Handsome rewards.
C．Immediate comfort.
D．Personalized newsfeed.
19．What is the author’s proposed solution in the last paragraph?
A．Launching an open discussion.
B．Quitting using electric devices.
C．Keeping the screens out of reach.
D．Developing decision-making abilities.
Passage 6
The global celebration of “Zootopia 2” at Shanghai Disneyland has become a hot topic across social media.
Fans from different cities rushed to Shanghai to participate in the event, and related topics have received millions of
views online.
The success of this celebration is closely related to the influence of the “Zootopia” IP. The first “Zootopia”
movie won the love of audiences around the world with its wonderful plot and positive values. The sequel
“Zootopia 2” has been highly anticipated since it was announced, and the global celebration has further boosted
fans’ enthusiasm.
In addition to the charm of the IP itself, the careful arrangement of the event also contributed to its success.
The float parade allowed fans to interact with their favorite characters up close. The plot-based transformation of
the park made the visit more interesting. Many parents brought their children to the event, and the whole family
enjoyed a happy time together.
Industry insiders said that this event is a successful example of the integration of animated IP and theme park
operations. It provides valuable experience for the development of the entertainment industry.
20．Why did the “Zootopia 2” global celebration become a hot topic?
A．Because the park gave away free gifts.
B．Because of the influence of the “Zootopia” IP and careful event arrangement.
C．Because it was held on a holiday.
D．Because many celebrities attended it.
21．What made the first “Zootopia” movie popular?
A．Its wonderful plot and positive values.
B．Its low ticket price.
C．Its short duration.
D．Its famous directors.
22．Who participated in the celebration?
A．Only young fans.
B．Only old fans.
C．Fans of all ages, including families.
D．Only movie actors.
23．What does the event mean for the entertainment industry?
A．It is a successful example of IP and theme park integration.
B．It shows that animated movies are not popular anymore.
C．It makes theme parks less attractive.
D．It has no impact on the industry.
Passage 7
Every day, we speak to and spend time with the people who mean the most to us. However, think about how
many people you interact with in a typical week are the ones you wouldn’t consider as close connections. 24
. In sociology, these are known as our “weak ties”, referred to as such to differentiate them from our strong ties, like
close friends and family members.
25 . For example, if you spoke about your job hunt to a group of close friends, they might only be
aware of the same job opportunities as you because you move in the same circles. However, mentioning it to an
acquaintance, like a regular waiter, connects you to people outside your own social circle, which can provide
unexpected job opportunities.
“Weak ties can serve special functions not served by close ties, including providing access to unique
information and resources,” says Susan Sprecher, distinguished professor at Illinois State University. “Additionally,
many people interact with more weak ties throughout a day than they do with close ties. 26 .”
Indeed, weak ties can give us a real mental health boost. A recent study done by Sprecher indicated people
with wider connections of weak ties tend to be happier. 27 . They reported feeling more happiness and
greater feelings of belonging on days when they interacted with more classmates than usual.
Given they have such a strong impact on our lives, why not create weak ties? 28 . Often, this will
mean going outside and speaking to people, whether it’s those you pass in the street, who serve you in shops, or
with whom you share a class.
A．The research involved students
B．You find yourself in a better mood
C．We just need to engage with other people
D．Weak ties can have a smaller effect than you might think
E．This diverse social network is related with good health and well-being
F．For example, you chat with the guys who regularly serve you at the store
G．Strong ties tend to form closed social groups with limited new information
Passage 8
It has long been known that sleep also plays a significant role in physical and emotional health. Now,
researchers from the University of South Australia have published a new study in the Journal of Neuroscience.
29 This is good news for anyone who wants to study a foreign language.
According to a blog on Everywhere English, there are two phases that the brain cycles through when
sleeping. 30 During this phase, which usually happens about an hour and a half after a person has fallen
asleep, brain activity is high and shows levels that are similar to when that person is awake. This is when dreams
occur. In non-REM sleep, brain activity is low.
31 But in fact, the researchers from the University of South Australia found that just the opposite is
true.
According to a University of South Australia press release, the researchers conducted an experiment with 35
native English speakers. Half of the students learned the language in the morning and then went on with their days.
32 This way the researchers could record their brainwaves. Both groups were tested on their knowledge in the
morning. The group that had slept soon after they studied performed significantly better than those who had not.
“ 33 It’s an active, transformative state for the brain,” Dr. Scott Cousins, a researcher at the
University of South Australia, said in the press release.
A．Sleep is not just restful.
B．The first is called REM sleep.
C．Is sleep help you learn language?
D．If you are active, you’ll have a good memory.
E．It investigates the way sleep helps people learn language.
F．But the other half studied in the evening and then slept at the lab.
G．One may think that memory and learning are gained when the brain is active.
