北京高考英语阅读理解专项训练

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Remember your first day of school? How did your mum pick out your clothes the day before and how nervous did you feel when entering the classroom? Or what about the first time you rode a bike, with all of the excitement coursing through your veins(静脉)?Some memories stick with us and we can recall them like scenes in a movie. These are known as episodic memories.
A new study published in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has shown that certain cells, called time cells, make this type of memory possible. These cells help us form clear memories in chronological (时间顺序的) order. As memories are being formed, these time cells put a stamp on the memories. Later, this stamp helps us recount the exact sequence of events and experiences.
The 27 participants in the study had electrodes placed in their brains. This allowed scientists to measure cell activity in the hippocampus (海马体) and another area involved in the perception of time. The participants were shown sequences of 12 to 15 words on a computer screen in a period of about 30 seconds. Then they were asked to recall the words. During this time, the scientists looked at the activity of different brain cells. They found that specific cells fired signals during each sequence of words. “The time cells that we found are marking out discreet (不显眼的) segments (片段) of time within···this approximately 30-second window,”said Brad Lega, a neurosurgeon at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, US. This proves the possible existence of time cells in the human brain.
Gyorgy Buzsaki, a professor at New York University, said the study is important as it can explain memory problems found in people who suffered damage to their hippocampus. In one experiment, scientists compared the memories of people who had just taken a tour of a college campus. Those without damage to their hippocampus had similar stories. However, those who had suffered damage to this area of the brain were unable to recall the proper sequence of events.
The number of people suffering from memory disorders is increasing significantly. As of Sepetmber 2019, around 50 million people worldwide were suffering from dementia (痴呆), and the number will triple by 2050, according to the World Health Organization. Such studies will help scientists develop better medical interventions for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the cause of 60 to 70 percent of dementia cases.
1．What does the underlined word “recount” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Decide.
B．Tell.
C．Create.
D．Predict.
2．What can we learn from the study?
A．Most of the participants could not recall the word sequence.
B．Participants were required to speak out the words within 30 seconds.
C．People with damaged hippocampus could also recall the sequence of events.
D．While the participants were recalling the words, certain brain cells released signals.
3．What does the study try to find out?
A．How humans’ feeling of time changes over time.
B．How often brain cells send signals during an event.
C．How brain cells work to remember sequences of events.
D．How the brain memorizes events that people have experienced.
4．What can the study be applied to?
A．Finding the true cause of dementia.
B．Discovering time cells in creatures.
C．Finding ways to cure memory disorders.
D．Deciding the reason for Alzheimer’s disease.

I still remember how a pet mouse was popular among my classmates in Broadbeach State School. One day, my friends and I decided to buy a pet mouse. The pet shopkeeper wouldn’t sell us one until he got our parents’ letter that could show their permission for us to get a pet. So, having the neatest handwriting, I faked one. The store owner quickly saw through my handwriting and asked me to contact my mother to confirm the situation. My trick quickly failed, and it was all messed up.
My mum got very angry and felt that the punishment should fit the crime. Knowing that my writing was poor and always in need of improvement, she made me write letters to a few randomly selected relatives. One of them was my uncle whom I’d only met a few times when I was a kindergartner. I wrote a long letter detailing my life and listing my interests.
My punishment was complete. I forgot about this until I suddenly got a reply from my uncle.  “How lovely to hear from you,” he said, and went on to tell me all about his life. He’d love to hear about what subjects at school I enjoyed. And so started a correspondence(信件往来)that went on for several years. He turned out to be the most fascinating man.
Then out of the blue, he died. My mum took the phone call and she was shocked. She deeply regretted it as they had not really spoken for years because of their busy life and workload. I went upstairs and produced a box of letters, the last one being from just a few days before he had passed away. My mum began to read them and knew that although she hadn’t been in touch, I had grown close to him by writing to him, which relieved and calmed her. In fact, I then became close to his wife, whom I also wrote to for many years.
I often think about how that one naughty childhood crime led to such an enriching correspondence that stretched on for many years. It encouraged me to write to lots of other people in fact, and it’s something I keep up with to this day. Besides, receiving a letter is such a lovely surprise. Be bold and write to someone you maybe don’t know that well. Who knows where it will lead?
5．Why did the author’s mum ask him to write a letter to his uncle?
A．Because he did something wrong.
B．Because they hadn’t spoken for years.
C．Because his uncle wanted to hear from them.
D．Because he wanted to share his joy of owning a pet.
6．What can we learn about the author?
A．He ended the correspondence after his uncle passed away.
B．He found his uncle extremely interesting and attractive.
C．He was not interested in keeping in contact with his uncle.
D．His mum kept close contact with his uncle through letters.
7．How did the author’s mother feel when reading the letters?
A．Comforted.
B．Regretful.
C．Astonished.
D．Pleased.
8．What main message does the writer express in the passage?
A．We should appreciate something before it’s gone.
B．Writing letters can be a way to make up for past mistakes.
C．It’s important to tell the truth and be honest in your writing.
D．Writing letters has the power of strengthening bonds with others.

Through interacting with people and the outdoors, a cycling holiday can boost both your physical and mental well-being. We have researched the best routes for the perfect cycling holiday here in the UK. With locations across the UK, you’ll be sure to find your next cycling destination here.
Camel Trail
The best cycling route here in the UK is the Camel Trail in North Cornwall. Stretching 27.8 kms from Padstow to Wenfordbridge, this cycling route is not only a fairly flat cycle, but is also home to some breathtaking views of the coast and family-friendly camping spots. Perfect for families, the Camel Trail follows alongside sandy beaches and villages along the way, meaning there’s more to discover.
Tissington Trail
The Tissington Trail takes you from Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Dales, all the way up to Parsley Hay. Taking you through the south of the beautiful Peak District, the Tissington Trail follows an old railway line which still has the former station platforms. Filled with lots of history and nature, and only a 25-minute drive to Alton Towers for a bit of added fun, this holiday is jam-packed with plenty to do for the whole family.
Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail
The Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail stretches 21.4 kms from Derby to the market town of Loughborough. Taking you along the picturesque countryside, and waterside sections, this cycling route has it all. Local attractions on the route include Melboume Hall and Gardens, and Melboume Animal Farm.
Marriott’s Way
The Marriott’s Way is another long distance cycle and footpath that starts in Norwich and finishes in Reepham. Perfect for cycling through Norfolk’s picturesque woodlands, the Marriott’s Way also passes through picturesque small towns and villages including Attlebridge, Whitwell, and Theme Thorpe. The Marriott’s Way cycling trail has the steepest ascent out of the four best cycling holidays, so may be the best for those who are keen riders.
If you choose to venture out on a cycling holiday this year, you’ll feel the benefit of spending time with family and friends while exploring some of the UK’s most scenic and enjoyable cycling routes. Take your pick from our best cycling holidays in the UK for your next staycation, whether you’re a novice rider or looking for a challenge.
9．What can people gain from a cycling holiday?
A．Improved cycling skills.
B．Better mood and stronger body.
C．Increased knowledge of the ocean.
D．Deepened understanding of green travelling.
10．If you are interested in the beautiful scenery and history, you can choose________
A．Camel Trail
B．Tissington Trail
C．Derby Canal Path and Cloud Trail
D．Marriott’s Way
11．What is the main purpose of this passage?
A．To discuss the benefits of cycling.
B．To encourage people to go cycling.
C．To introduce some cycling holiday tracks.
D．To analyze the differences among the four routes.

“I can’t connect with your characters.”
I kept hearing the same feedback and was unable to understand why and not sure what to do. I was a character-driven writer. How could I mess up the one thing I was supposed to be good at? I was determined to convince my agent that these characters were real. After all, I knew they were real. My main character Lotus had lived inside me for years. I just needed to clarify her on the page.
I wrote and edited for a year, trying to respond to this agent’s feedback. But Lotus’ personality began to disappear. I tried to have her make “better” decisions, wear smarter fashion, and have more friends, as my agent said she acted “immature” and was “isolated”. And when this agent ultimately parted ways with me, I felt like I had failed. Now with time and distance, I realize I tried to fit Lotus into a neurotypical style to please my agent. And as a result, Lotus lost her Lotus-ness.
When that agent discouraged me from writing Lotus as autistic(自闭的), he said that would make Lotus seem more “vulnerable(脆弱的)” or an “obvious victim”. I didn’t want Lotus to seem vulnerable. Lotus’ autism is what makes her powerful, I tried to explain. But from a neurotypical perspective, Lotus’ autism could only be seen as a weakness.
Unsure of how to convince my agent of the strength and power autistic women hold, I began to write Lotus as “neurotypical”. And I failed miserably. After all, what do I know about being neurotypical? My whole life, autism was my default. Not being diagnosed until 2020, I assumed the way I saw the world was “normal”.
My current agent encourages me to write from my neurodivergent(神经多样性的) experience. With this invitation, I revisited Lotus and saw her the way I first wrote her. And when I did, the characters and the entire narrative began to make more sense.
Identifying my characters as neurodivergent not only gives me joy as a writer, but it has produced my strongest writing. For so long,I’ve combatted the advice to “write what I know”, in part because I didn’t know what I actually knew. I didn’t know I was neurodivergent. But as I mine the specificity of my lived experience, my writing is stronger. There is a power to our lived experience. It’s not a limitation on our craft, but a swinging open of the gates.
12．How did the author feel when receiving the repeated response from the first agent?
A．Confused. B．Convinced. C．Determined. D．Disappointed.
13．Lotus’ personality got lost because ______
A．Lotus no longer lived inside the author B．the author attempted to please the agent
C．the agent failed to sympathize with Lotus D．Lotus was considered childish and lonely
14．What do we know about the author?
A．She regretted parting with the agent.
B．She owed her success in life to autism.
C．She was aware of her autism in the early years.
D．She was empowered by her autistic experience.
15．What has the author learned from her own experience?
A．Stick to your dream despite discouragement.
B．Be true to yourself and write from your heart.
C．Giving in to authority is the barrier to success.
D．Everyone is born an original instead of a copy.

To a chef, the sounds of lip smacking, slurping and swallowing are the highest form of flattery (恭维). But to someone with a certain type of misophonia (恐音症), these same sounds can be torturous. Brain scans are now helping scientists start to understand why.
People with misophonia experience strong discomfort, annoyance or disgust when they hear particular triggers. These can include chewing, swallowing, slurping, throat clearing, coughing and even audible breathing. Researchers previously thought this reaction might be caused by the brain overactively processing certain sounds. Now, however, a new study published in Journal of Neuroscience has linked some forms of misophonia to heightened “mirroring” behavior in the brain: those affected feel distress while their brains act as if they were imitating the triggering mouth movements.
“This is the first breakthrough in misophonia research in 25 years,” says psychologist Jennifer J. Brout, who directs the International Misophonia Research Network and was not involved in the new study.
The research team, led by Neweastle University neuroscientist Sukhbinder Kumar, analyzed brain activity in people with and without misophonia when they were at rest and while they listened to sounds. These included misophonia triggers (such as chewing), generally unpleasant sounds (like a crying baby）, and neutral sounds. The brain’s auditory (听觉的) cortex, which processes sound, reacted similarly in subjects with and without misophonia. But in both the resting state and listening trials, people with misophonia showed stronger connections between the auditory cortex and brain regions that control movements of the face, mouth and throat, while the controlled group didn’t. Kumar found this connection became most active in participants with misophonia when they heard triggers specific to the condition.
“Just by listening to the sound, they activate the motor cortex more strongly. So in a way it was as if they were doing the action themselves,” Kumar says. Some mirroring is typical in most humans when witnessing others’ actions; the researchers do not yet know why an excessive(过分的) mirroring response might cause such a negative reaction, and hope to address that in future research. “Possibilities include a sense of loss of control, invasion of personal space, or interference with current goals and actions,” the study authors write.
Fatima Husain, an Illinois University professor of speech and hearing science, who was not involved in the study, says potential misophonia therapies could build on the new findings by counseling patients about handling unconscious motor responses to triggering sounds—not just coping with the sounds themselves. If this works, she adds, one should expect to see reduced connected activity between the auditory and motor cortices.
16．It can be learnt from the new study that ______.
A．misophonia sufferers can’t help imitating the triggers
B．people with misophonia are more likely to flatter chefs
C．the brains of people with misophonia overreact to sounds strongly
D．misophonia sufferers tend to have similar annoying activities in their brains
17．Compared with people without misophonia, people with misophonia ______.
A．suffer less severely at the resting state B．own markedly different brain structures
C．react more negatively at a mirroring response D．lose control of their facial movements easily
18．What might be the significance of the study?
A．Improving speech and hearing science. B．Developing a treatment for misophonia.
C．Drawing people’s attention to misophonia. D．Promoting human brain structure research.

Beethoven wrote many famous pieces of music, but he’s probably best known for his nine symphonies. A symphony is a long, complicated piece of classical music, usually divided into four parts. The four parts are often linked by “themes” — repeated musical ideas that tie the whole piece together.
When Beethoven died in 1827, he had some ideas for a 10th Symphony. But all that he left behind were some notes about the piece and a few “sketches” — short bits of written music.
In 2019, a special team of musicians, computer scientists, and historians was formed. Their goal: to try to complete Beethoven’s 10th Symphony to celebrate his 250th birthday. The team didn’t just want to complete the symphony, they wanted to come as close as possible to producing the symphony that Beethoven meant to write. That’s where deep learning came in. Deep learning — sometimes called Artificial Intelligence (AI) — describes computer programs that sort deeply through huge amounts of information. This allows them to find patterns humans may not have noticed. The programs can then use those patterns in new and surprising ways.
To train an AI to help with the symphony, the team turned every piece of music that Beethoven ever wrote into a form the computer could understand.
By feeding the program all of Beethoven’s music, the AI could look for patterns in the way Beethoven wrote. This included, for example, how he re-used simple melodies all through a piece to create a theme, or how he moved between different parts of the symphony.
Other members of the team studied Beethoven’s notes and sketches, and worked to figure out what Beethoven was planning to do. Where in the symphony did he plan to use each little bit of music that he left?
________. They played a few minutes of music created by the AI for Beethoven experts, musicians, and reporters. No one could tell which parts had been written by Beethoven and which parts the AI made up.
Finally, the AI had the challenge of trying to connect the little musical bits into a symphony. It took over two years, but the team was able to complete Beethoven’s 10th Symphony. Not simply a melody, but 40 minutes of music for a full orchestra — a large group of musicians playing everything from string instruments, like violins, to trumpets, flutes, drums, and piano. So Beethoven now has a 10th Symphony. And though Beethoven didn’t write it all, the team feels sure that the music is very much like what he might have written, if he’d had the chance.
19．What does “That” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A．How to improve Beethoven’s symphonies.
B．How to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday.
C．How to restore Beethoven’s original thought accurately.
D．How to complete Beethoven’s 10th Symphony efficiently.
20．Which of the following statement can be best filled in Paragraph 7?
A．The test showed the team was on the right track.
B．The newly created music was beyond comparison.
C．The 10th Symphony was presented to be successful.
D．The first attempt proved the symphony was a masterpiece.
21．What can be inferred about the application of AI in music?
A．They trained an AI to follow every note that Beethoven wrote.
B．Computer programs were written to turn these patterns into notes.
C．They taught AI to figure out how the music was played by Beethoven.
D．The AI managed to discover the patterns after processing the programs.
22．Which would be the best title for the passage?
A．AI Is Applied to Playing Classical Music.
B．AI Is Used to Finish Beethoven’s Music.
C．The Process of Beethoven’s Creation of Music.
D．Beethoven’s Last but the Most Famous Symphony.

If you’re interested in pushing yourself academically while experiencing college life, our Summer Programs for Pre-College students (SPP) can be ideal for you. In the programs, you will be able to make friends with fellow students, engage in social activities around the city and on campus, and experience pre-college summer study at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities.
Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college. With five exciting and challenging pre-college summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in university labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning.
Academic life
SPP invites you to join other highly motivated teens from 87 countries in our summer programs for high school students—and take the leap into college life and academics, which enables you to take on new academic challenges, explore a variety of interests and consider possible majors. You can take college courses alongside undergraduates either on campus or online. And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project. Or, you can immerse yourself in a variety of stimulating noncredit seminars that blend lectures with experiential learning, discussions,and projects.
Campus/Residence life
Embracing college life is an exciting experience. Whether you live on campus or commute, you’ll get to know the ins and outs of college and city life. If you live on campus,you will stay in the residence hall, sharing a room and participating in dorm activities. There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security. Resident program assistants provide guidance, coordinate and lead social activities, ranging from group activities that include comedy shows to field trips.
Your hard work will be combined with social events and fun activities—and you’ll still have time for your own adventures on campus! Email the SPP office at sppoffice@mail.edu.
23．SPP aims to ______.
A．help college students to achieve academic success
B．provide admission guidelines for pre-college students
C．get high school students well-prepared for college life
D．encourage students to participate in hands-on learning
24．What are students supposed to do to earn the required credits?
A．Carry out STEM research. B．Attend various seminars.
C．Finish the courses online. D．Join in experiential learning.
25．According to the passage, students living on campus ______.
A．can organize social activities B．will have access to a single room
C．are provided with good security D．are advised to direct comedy shows

Harvey Sutton spent nearly seven months hiking with his parents, walking the thousands of miles that make up the complete Appalachian Trail (AT). Harvey, or “Little Man”, was just 4 years old when he started, and celebrated his 5th birthday on the trail.
Harvey’s parents, Josh and Cassic Sution, have been hiking with Harvey since he was two. They prepared him for hiking the AT by starting out with lots of shorter walks and hikes.
It took Harvey and his family 209 days to complete the entire AT. Every day the family would wake up around 5:30 in the morning. They would have breakfast and pack up their tent and sleeping bags before setting off through the woods. In general, the family hiked about 16 kilometers a day before stopping to camp again.
During his days on the AT, Harvey liked to use his imagination. This helped him walk more quickly and have fun while he hiked. He played games with his mom and dad and other hikers. Harvey says he enjoyed playing the “cell phone game” where you pretend you are different people.
Harvey and his family made friends with other hikers on the trail. Along the way, Harvey earned the nickname of “Little Man”.
Karl Donus Sakas hiked with the Suttons through seven states. He helped make the hike fun for Harvey by creating a treasure hunt for him to complete.
But Harvey also enjoyed the sometimes hard work of hiking. “My favorite part was the rock scrambles,” he says, “because they were so fun and hard.”
Mr. Sakas says Harvey didn’t seem to get tired. When other hikers were worn out at the end of the day, Harvey was still eager for a game of freeze tag.
Completing the AT taught Harvey and his parents how to work as a team and how to take on challenges together. Harvey’s mom says that because of the experience, “We’re closer than ever before.”
26．According to the story, we know that .
A．Harvey Sutton started hiking at the age of 4.
B．Harvey is physically stronger than other hikers.
C．Harvey Sutton managed the trip through fun activities.
D．Harvey was accompanied by Karl Donus Sakas to complete the trail.
27．Which word can best describe the trail, according to Harvey?
A．Enjoyable. B．Tiring. C．Tough. D．Novel.
28．What can we learn from the story?
A．Success lies in perseverance. B．Many hands make light work.
C．Like father, like son. D．No pains, no gains.

Your college essay should convince admission officers, in less than ten minutes, that you would be a good match for their colleges. At the most basic level, the essay demonstrates your communication and writing skills. In addition, the essay allows admission officers to discover more about you as a person — a side of you not reflected in statistics like grades and Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores.
How the essay is evaluated
•Did you address the question asked?
•Is your writing mechanically sound? Is your writing style comfortable? Can you construct a good sentence? Can you put together a cogent paragraph?
•Can you discuss a theme? Is your argument logical? Did you begin and end the essay with some finesse?
•Do you write with style, nuance and creativity — and in a distinctive voice?
Choosing a topic
While there are no inherently bad essay topics, be careful about the following subjects:
•Winning or losing the big game
•Death of a pet
•Friendship problems
•Anything that suggests that you don't see the future beyond high school.
•Simple solutions to world problems.
•Remember to answer the question!
Polishing the essay
•Craft an interesting opening sentence to hook the reader. If it's dull, the reader will be bored.
•Be revealing...disclose things about yourself without being confessional.
•Beware of trying to impress admission officers with what you think they want to hear.
•Don't be afraid to use your imagination or to be unconventional.
•Have a teacher, parent or friend read your second draft. Ask them: Is it interesting? Does it sound like me? Was it fun to read?
Navigational hazards
The little details aren't the most important part of the essay, but you don't want the admission committee to think you're a careless writer.
•Always proofread before producing the final draft. If you are tired of the essay, let someone else proof it. Check for spelling errors; spellcheck won't catch everything!
•Don't plagiarize: admission officers have read widely and have sophisticated ways of checking content.
•Don't get overwhelmed about composing your essay — write what you feel, do it well...and you'll make a great impression!
29．According to the passage, students are expected to .
A．include all details of academic reports
B．offer solutions to complex world issues
C．describe school experiences of friendships
D．show their communication and writing ability
30．Which of the following makes a great college essay?
A．To create an appealing opening.
B．To skip the little unimportant details.
C．To double check the final draft by yourself.
D．To be careful enough with what you really feel.
31．Where can you most probably read this passage?
A．Academic journal. B．Newspaper column.
C．Teen magazine. D．University website.

Among the excitement of all things artificial intelligence, writers are increasingly wrestling with a hard truth: It appears robots are coming for their jobs. Little more than a plaything of researchers a decade ago, AI and automated robots are regularly producing countless articles on a daily basis.
Observes Mayur Bhatt, marketing head, SEO Services Guru: “It is only a matter of time before algorithms (算法) are able to write articles on any topic and for any target group.” Adds noted author Stephen Marche: “Whatever field you are in, if it uses language, it is about to be transformed.” People of writing driven by AI insist the robots are simply here ‘to serve humanity’. Robots will do the hard labor work, they say. Writers will be freed-up to engage in more interesting, more in-depth and more creative work.
But for the many writers and editors who have already lost their jobs to AI, that pleasant future is a tough sell. Consider Radar, a hyper-local news service that has been generating AI-written articles in the UK since 2017. Instead of using reporters to cover news beats, Radar relies on robots. Those automatons mine government databases on crime, health, environment and similar-and then auto-write stories from that data with an extremely local hook. For example: Radar's AI software can ingest a new government report on crime across the UK, and then auto-generate hundreds of customized stories from the study, based on localized data. Each story is hyper-localized to a town or even a smaller community by including data from the government report. The resulting micro-focused stories are sold to news outlets throughout Britain -as well as to any other news outlet that might be interested. Gary Rogers, editor-in-chief, Radar: “There is open data across all the main beats of news — health, crime, transport, etc. — filled with stories waiting to be told.”
So far, many writers are aware of the adoption of Al-generated writing via a few, well-publicized stories about the tech's use at major news organizations like Bloomberg, the BBC and The New York Times. But it turns out those above represent only smattering of what's really going on. A 2021 study found that 15% of news stories are now automatically generated at leading news outlets using AI. Moreover, the adoption of AI-generated writing has gone far beyond news-reporting, cropping-up across a wide range of writing jobs.
To date, human beings still best their robot competitors in writing of the highest quality. Even so, the hard fact remains that AI will be producing an increasing number of automated writing in coming years that competes in a world often entrapped in the icy hold of ‘good enough’.
32．What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A．Algorithms can write articles quickly. B．Writing is more than a plaything.
C．Writing is hard but interesting. D．AI writing has great potential.
33．How does Radar generate AI-written articles?
A．By quoting local stories. B．By including official data.
C．By selling customized stories. D．By reporting main news beats.
34．What does the underlined word “smattering” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A．An unfair fact. B．A small part.
C．An original idea. D．A basic research.
35．Which would be the best title for the passage?
A．How AI is Automating Writing Jobs
B．How AI Serves Humanity in Writing
C．How AI is Widely Accepted in Writing
D．How AI Entraps Writers in the Icy World












参考答案：
1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了情景记忆的形成机制、实验过程及意义。
1．词句猜测题。根据第二段的“These cells help us form clear memories in chronological (时间顺序的) order. As memories are being formed, these time cells put a stamp on the memories. (这些细胞帮助我们按照时间顺序形成清晰的记忆。当记忆形成时，这些时间细胞会在记忆上打上印记)”可知，时间细胞帮助我们按时间顺序形成清晰的记忆，并且打上印记。由此推知，后来这些“印记”就可以帮助我们按经历事件的顺序来讲述。即recount意为“讲述”，与tell同义。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段的“Then they were asked to recall the words. During this time, the scientists looked at the activity of different brain cells. They found that specific cells fired signals during each sequence of words.(然后他们被要求回忆这些单词。在此期间，科学家们观察了不同脑细胞的活动。他们发现，特定的细胞在每个单词序列中都会发出信号)”可知，当实验参与者们回忆这些单词时，特定的大脑细胞释放处了信号。故选D。
3．推理判断题。根据第二段“A new study published in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has shown that certain cells, called time cells, make this type of memory possible. These cells help us form clear memories in chronological (时间顺序的) order. As memories are being formed, these time cells put a stamp on the memories. Later, this stamp helps us recount the exact sequence of events and experiences.(发表在《美国国家科学院院刊》上的一项新研究表明，某些被称为时间细胞的细胞使这种记忆成为可能。这些细胞帮助我们按时间顺序形成清晰的记忆。随着记忆的形成，这些时间单元在记忆上打上了印记。后来，该印记帮助我们重新叙述事件和经历的确切顺序)”和第三段的“The participants were shown sequences of 12 to 15 words on a computer screen in a period of about 30 seconds. Then they were asked to recall the words. During this time, the scientists looked at the activity of different brain cells. They found that specific cells fired signals during each sequence of words.“The time cells that we found are marking out discreet(不显眼的)segments(片段)of time(在大约30秒的时间里，参与者在电脑屏幕上看到12到15个单词的序列。然后他们被要求回忆这些单词。在此期间，科学家们观察了不同脑细胞的活动。他们发现，特定的细胞在每个单词序列中都会发出信号。“我们发现的时间细胞正在谨慎地标记不显眼的片段……”)”推知，科学家们实验的目的是为了弄清楚脑细胞是如何按时间顺序记住一系列事件的。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Such studies will help scientists develop better medical interventions for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, the cause of 60 to 70 percent of dementia cases.(这些研究将帮助科学家为阿尔茨海默病患者制定更好的医疗干预措施，该病是60%至70%痴呆症的病因)”推知，该研究可以应用于确定阿尔茨海默病的病因，以便开发相应药物进行治疗。故选D。
5．A 6．B 7．A 8．D

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了小作者想要在店里买一只宠物，他伪造了一封信，表示母亲允许买宠物。事情败露，作为惩罚，妈妈要求他给亲戚写信，作者和他舅舅通信多年，直到舅舅去世时，妈妈很后悔没有和舅舅多多联系，得知孩子一直和舅舅通信感到很欣慰。作者认为，信心可以增进亲情。
5．推理判断题。根据第一段“My trick quickly failed, and it was all messed up.(我的把戏很快就失败了，一切都搞砸了)”及 第 二 段“My mum got very angry and felt that the punishment should fit the crime. Knowing that my writing was poor and always in need of improvement, she made me write letters to a few randomly selected relatives.(我妈妈非常生气，觉得惩罚应该与罪行相称。她知道我的文笔很差，总是需要改进，于是让我给几个随机挑选的亲戚写信)”可知，作者做错事假冒妈妈笔迹写信，妈妈让作者给亲戚写信是作为惩罚。故选A项。
6．推理判断题。根据第三段末句“He turned out to be the most fascinating man.(事实证明他原来是最迷人的人)”可知，作者对舅舅是赞美的，fascinating一词表明舅舅是很有趣很有魅力的人。故选B项。
7．推理判断题。根据第四段“My mum began to read them and knew that although she hadn’t been in touch, I had grown close to him by writing to him, which relieved and calmed her.(我妈妈开始读这些信，她知道虽然她还没有联系过，但我通过给他写信已经和他亲近了，这让她松了一口气，也让她平静了下来)”可知，妈妈得知作者舅舅去世时是很震惊，很难过，并且很后悔没有和他多联系。可是她知道作者和舅舅一直在通信，并且读了那些信件时心情好多了，感到很欣慰，难过的心情得到抚慰，comforted和relieved意思相近。故选A项。
8．推理判断题。根据最后一段“It encouraged me to write to lots of other people in fact, and it’s something I keep up with to this day. Besides, receiving a letter is such a lovely surprise. Be bold and write to someone you maybe don’t know that well. Who knows where it will lead?(事实上，它鼓励我给很多其他人写信，我一直坚持到今天。此外，收到一封信是一个如此可爱的惊喜。大胆地写信给你可能不太了解的人。谁知道会发生什么呢)”可知，作者建议大家给亲人写信。作者通过和之前不太熟悉的舅舅通信，和舅舅一直保持通信，和舅舅维系了亲情，并在舅舅去世妈妈伤心难过时，那些信安慰到了妈妈。由此可知，作者认为写信有着神奇的力量可以增进关系，并建议读者写信。故选D项。
9．B 10．B 11．C

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个在英国适合假期自行车骑行的最佳路线。
9．细节理解题。根据第一段首句“Through interacting with people and the outdoors, a cycling holiday can boost both your physical and mental well-being.(通过与人们和户外活动的互动，自行车假期可以促进你的身心健康)”可知，作者认为骑行过程可以强身健体，又能是心情舒畅。故选B项。
10．细节理解题。根据Tissington Trail部分“Taking you through the south of the beautiful Peak District, the Tissington Trail follows an old railway line which still has the former station platforms. Filled with lots of history and nature, and only a 25-minute drive to Alton Towers for a bit of added fun, this holiday is jam-packed with plenty to do for the whole family.(Tissington Trail将带您穿过美丽的山顶区(Peak District)南部，沿着一条古老的铁路线，这里仍然保留着以前的车站月台。这里充满了历史和自然风光，距离奥尔顿塔只有25分钟的车程，可以增加一点乐趣，这个假期为全家人提供了大量的活动)”可知，对美丽景色和历史感兴趣的骑行者会对Tissington Trail感兴趣。故选B项。
11．推理判断题。根据第一段“We have researched the best routes for the perfect cycling holiday here in the UK. With locations across the UK, you’ll be sure to find your next cycling destination here.(我们研究了在英国度过完美自行车假期的最佳路线。在英国各地，你一定会在这里找到你的下一个骑行目的地)”并结合下文可知，文章主要向读者介绍了四个适合假期自行车骑行的最佳路径。故选C项。
12．A 13．B 14．D 15．B

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了患有自闭症的作者写作的经历，告诉我们在写作时做真实的自己，写发自内心的东西。
12．推理判断题。根据文章第一段““I can’t connect with your characters.”(“我无法与你的角色产生共鸣。”)”和第二段“I kept hearing the same feedback and was unable to understand why and not sure what to do.( 我一直听到同样的反馈，不明白为什么，也不知道该怎么做。)”可以推知，当收到经纪人的反复回应时，作者感到不解。故选A。
13．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“I wrote and edited for a year, trying to respond to this agent’s feedback. But Lotus’ personality began to disappear.( 我写了一年，编辑了一年，试图回应这位经纪人的反馈。但是Lotus的个性开始消失。)”和“Now with time and distance, I realize I tried to fit Lotus into a neurotypical style to please my agent.(随着时间和距离的推移，我意识到我试图把Lotus塑造成一种典型的风格，以取悦我的经纪人。)”可知，Lotus的个性开始消失是因为作者试图取悦经纪人。故选B。
14．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“After all, what do I know about being neurotypical? My whole life, autism was my default. Not being diagnosed until 2020, I assumed the way I saw the world was “normal”.( 毕竟，我对正常神经又有什么了解呢？在我的一生中，自闭症是我的默认症状。直到2020年我才被确诊，我以为我看世界的方式是“正常的”。)”和文章最后一段“But as I mine the specificity of my lived experience, my writing is stronger.( 但当我挖掘我的生活经历的特殊性时，我的写作就更强大了。)”可知，作者的自闭症经历给了她力量。故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“My current agent encourages me to write from my neurodivergent(神经多样性的) experience. With this invitation, I revisited Lotus and saw her the way I first wrote her. And when I did, the characters and the entire narrative began to make more sense.(我现在的经纪人鼓励我根据我的神经发散经验来写作。带着这份邀请，我重新“拜访”了Lotus，看到了我第一次塑造她的样子。当我这样做的时候，角色和整个叙事开始变得更有意义。)”和文章最后一段“Identifying my characters as neurodivergent not only gives me joy as a writer, but it has produced my strongest writing. (把我的角色定位为神经发散者，不仅给了我作为作家的快乐，也让我写出了最精彩的作品。)”以及“But as I mine the specificity of my lived experience, my writing is stronger. There is a power to our lived experience. It’s not a limitation on our craft, but a swinging open of the gates.(但当我挖掘我的生活经历的特殊性时，我的写作就更强大了。我们的生活经历有一种力量。这并不是对我们的技术的限制，而是一扇敞开的大门。)”可知，作者从自己的经历中学到做真实的自己，写发自内心的东西。故选B。
16．D 17．C 18．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了发表在《神经科学杂志》上的一项新研究将某些形式的恐音症与大脑中强化的“镜像”行为联系起来:当受影响的人感到痛苦时，他们的大脑就像在模仿触发他们的嘴巴动作。
16．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“People with misophonia experience strong discomfort, annoyance or disgust when they hear particular triggers.(恐音症患者在听到特定的触发点时会感到强烈的不适、烦恼或厌恶。)”和“Now, however, a new study published in Journal of Neuroscience has linked some forms of misophonia to heightened “mirroring” behavior in the brain: those affected feel distress while their brains act as if they were imitating the triggering mouth movements.(然而，现在发表在《神经科学杂志》上的一项新研究将某些形式的恐音症与大脑中强化的“镜像”行为联系起来:当受影响的人感到痛苦时，他们的大脑就像在模仿触发他们的嘴巴动作。)”可知，恐音症患者的大脑中也有类似的恼人活动。故选D。
17．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“But in both the resting state and listening trials, people with misophonia showed stronger connections between the auditory cortex and brain regions that control movements of the face, mouth and throat, while the controlled group didn’t.(但在静息状态和听力测试中，恐音症患者的听觉皮层和控制面部、嘴巴和喉咙运动的大脑区域之间表现出更强的联系，而对照组则没有。)”和文章第五段“Some mirroring is typical in most humans when witnessing others’ actions; the researchers do not yet know why an excessive(过分的) mirroring response might cause such a negative reaction, and hope to address that in future research.(大多数人在目睹他人行为时，会出现一些典型的镜像；研究人员还不知道为什么过度的镜像反应会导致如此负面的反应，并希望在未来的研究中解决这个问题。)”可知，与没有恐音症的人相比，恐音症患者对镜像反应的反应更消极。故选C。
18．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Fatima Husain, an Illinois University professor of speech and hearing science, who was not involved in the study, says potential misophonia therapies could build on the new findings by counseling patients about handling unconscious motor responses to triggering sounds—not just coping with the sounds themselves. If this works, she adds, one should expect to see reduced connected activity between the auditory and motor cortices.(伊利诺伊大学语言和听力科学教授法蒂玛·侯赛因没有参与这项研究，她说，潜在的恐音症治疗方法可以建立在新发现的基础上，即咨询患者如何处理触发声音的无意识运动反应——而不仅仅是应对声音本身。她补充说，如果这种方法有效，人们应该会看到听觉和运动皮层之间的连接活动减少。)”可知，这个研究可能的重要意义在于开发一种治疗恐音症的方法。故选B。
19．C 20．A 21．C 22．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一支由音乐家、计算机科学家和历史学家组成的特别团队运用AI技术，完成了贝多芬的第十交响曲。
19．词句猜测题。根据第三段“The team didn’t just want to complete the symphony, they wanted to come as close as possible to producing the symphony that Beethoven meant to write. That’s where deep learning came in.(该团队不仅想完成交响乐，他们还想尽可能接近地创作贝多芬想要创作的交响乐。这就是机器学习的用武之地)”可知，That指代的是上文提及的尽可能接近地创作贝多芬想要创作的交响乐，即如何准确地还原贝多芬起初的思想。故选C。
20．推理判断题。根据第七段“They played a few minutes of music created by the AI for Beethoven experts, musicians, and reporters. No one could tell which parts had been written by Beethoven and which parts the AI made up.(他们播放了几分钟人工智能为贝多芬专家、音乐家和记者创作的音乐。没有人能说出哪些部分是贝多芬写的，哪些部分是人工智能编的)”可知，经过测试之后发现，人们无法分辨音乐是贝多芬所写还是人工智能所编，“测试表明这支队伍走在了正确的轨道上”引出下文，符合题意。故选A。
21．推理判断题。根据第四段“Deep learning—sometimes called Artificial Intelligence (AI)—describes computer programs that sort deeply through huge amounts of information. This allows them to find patterns humans may not have noticed. The programs can then use those patterns in new and surprising ways.(机器学习有时被称为人工智能（AI），描述的是对大量信息进行深度排序的计算机程序。这使它们能够找到人类可能没有注意到的模式。然后，程序可以以新的、令人惊讶的方式使用这些模式)”以及第五段“To train an AI to help with the symphony, the team turned every piece of music that Beethoven ever wrote into a form the computer could understand.(为了训练AI来帮助创作交响乐，该团队将贝多芬创作的每一首音乐都变成了计算机能够理解的形式)”可知，团队将贝多芬创作的音乐转变成计算机能够理解的形式，然后计算机程序可以处理进而使用这些模式，即他们教会人工智能弄清楚了贝多芬是如何演奏音乐的。故选C。
22．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Finally, the AI had the challenge of trying to connect the little musical bits into a symphony. It took over two years, but the team was able to complete Beethoven’s 10th Symphony.(最后，人工智能面临的挑战是试图将音乐的小片段连接成交响乐。虽然花了两年多的时间，但这支队伍还是完成了贝多芬的第十交响曲)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了一支由音乐家、计算机科学家和历史学家组成的特别团队运用AI技术，完成了贝多芬的第十交响曲，所以“人工智能被用来完成贝多芬的音乐”可以作为文章标题。故选B。
23．C 24．A 25．C

【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个大学预科学生暑期课程(SPP)。
23．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college.(我们长期的夏季学期大学预科课程包括一、二、三和六周的课程，为你在大学取得成功做好准备。)”可知，SPP的目标是让高中生为大学生活做好充分准备。故选C。
24．细节理解题。根据Academic life部分的“And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project.( 你还可以通过与个人导师或作为小组项目的一部分进行深入的STEM研究，获得最多8个大学学分。)”可知，学生应该通过进行STEM研究来获得所需的学分。故选A。
25．细节理解题。根据Campus/Residence life部分的“There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security.(每个房间通常住两名学生，安全是我们的首要任务：宿舍有住校工作人员和24小时保安。)”可知，住在校园里的学生有很好的安全保障。故选C。
26．C 27．A 28．B

【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述4岁的Harvey Sutton（哈维·萨顿）和父母一起历经将近7个月爬完了阿帕拉契亚山的事情。
26．细节理解题。根据第四段“During his days on the AT, Harvey liked to use his imagination. This helped him walk more quickly and have fun while he hiked. He played games with his mom and dad and other hikers. Harvey says he enjoyed playing the “cell phone game” where you pretend you are different people. (在爬阿帕拉契亚山的日子里，哈维喜欢发挥自己的想象力。这有助于他走得更快，在徒步旅行时也能玩得开心。他和他的父母以及其他徒步旅行者一起玩游戏。哈维说，他喜欢玩“手机游戏”，假装自己是不同的人)”可知，哈维通过有趣的活动进行这次旅行。故选C。
27．推理判断题。根据第七段“But Harvey also enjoyed the sometimes hard work of hiking. “My favorite part was the rock scrambles,” he says, “because they were so fun and hard.”(但哈维也喜欢有时艰苦的徒步旅行。“我最喜欢的部分是摇滚乐，”他说，“因为它们既有趣又艰难。”)”推知，在哈维看来，这次旅行是让他很愉快的。故选A。
28．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Completing the AT taught Harvey and his parents how to work as a team and how to take on challenges together. Harvey’s mom says that because of the experience, “We’re closer than ever before.”(爬阿帕拉契亚山教会了哈维和他的父母如何作为一个团队工作，以及如何共同应对挑战。哈维的妈妈说，因为这次经历，“我们比以往任何时候都更亲密了。”)”可知，哈维他们的爬山经历告诉我们要团结合作，共同应对挑战。故选B。
29．D 30．A 31．C

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要针对如何提升和完善你的大学论文提出了相关建议。
29．细节理解题。根据第一段中“At the most basic level, the essay demonstrates your communication and writing skills. (在最基本的层面上，这篇文章展示了你的沟通和写作技巧。)”可知，在该篇论文中期待学生们展示沟通和写作技能。故选D。
30．细节理解题。根据Polishing the essay部分中“Craft an interesting opening sentence to hook the reader. If it's dull, the reader will be bored.(写一个有趣的开场白来吸引读者。如果内容乏味，读者就会感到无聊。)”可知，写一个有趣的开场白来吸引读者，不会让读者感到无聊。这是一篇好的论文。故选A。
31．推理判断题。根据第一段中“In addition, the essay allows admission officers to discover more about you as a person — a side of you not reflected in statistics like grades and Scholastic Assessment Test（SAT）scores.(此外，这篇文章还能让招生官更多地了解你这个人——你没有在成绩和学术评估考试(SAT)分数等统计数据中反映出来的一面。)”可知，文章针对提升和完善大学论文提出了相关建议，通过该篇论文展示了没有在SAT（美国高考）分数等统计数据中反映出来的学生的另外一面，因此本文主要是针对即将考入大学的青少年们提出的完善大学论文写作的建议，由此推断文章出自青少年杂志。故选C。
32．D 33．B 34．B 35．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了人工智能是如何自动写文章的。
32．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Observes Mayur Bhatt, marketing head, SEO Services Guru: “It is only a matter of time before algorithms (算法) are able to write articles on any topic and for any target group.” Adds noted author Stephen Marche: “Whatever field you are in, if it uses language, it is about to be transformed.”(营销主管、搜索引擎优化服务大师Mayur Bhatt说:“算法能够针对任何主题和任何目标群体撰写文章只是时间问题。”著名作家Stephen Marche补充道:“无论你在哪个领域，只要它使用语言，它就会被改变。”)”可知，人工智能写作潜力很大。故选D项。
33．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Those automatons mine government databases on crime, health, environment and similar-and then auto-write stories from that data with an extremely local hook.For example: Radar's AI software can ingest a new government report on crime across the UK, and then auto-generate hundreds of customized stories from the study, based on localized data. (这些机器人挖掘政府关于犯罪、健康、环境等方面的数据库，然后根据这些数据自动编写故事。例如:Radar的人工智能软件可以吸收一份关于英国各地犯罪的新政府报告，然后根据本地化数据自动生成数百个定制故事。)”可知，Radar通过纳入官方数据，才得以使机器人能够根据数据编写故事。故选B项。
34．词义猜测题。根据文章倒数第二段“So far, many writers are aware of the adoption of Al-generated writing via a few, well-publicized stories about the tech's use at major news organizations like Bloomberg, the BBC and The New York Times.(到目前为止，通过彭博社(Bloomberg)、英国广播公司和《纽约时报》等主要新闻机构的几篇关于人工智能写作的广泛报道，许多作家都知道了人工智能写作的应用。)”可知，人工智能写作似乎受到广泛运用，而后文“A 2021 study found that 15% of news stories are now automatically generated at leading news outlets using AI.(2021年的一项研究发现，现在15%的新闻报道是由领先的新闻媒体使用人工智能自动生成的。)”表示只有15%的内容是人工智能生成的。并结合划线句前的but可以推测出，人工智能写作并没有大规模广泛运用，即那些报道只能代表小部分数据。故划线词与B项“小部分”意思相近。故选B项。
35．主旨大意题。根据第一段内容“Among the excitement of all things artificial intelligence, writers are increasingly wrestling with a hard truth: It appears robots are coming for their jobs. Little more than a plaything of researchers a decade ago, AI and automated robots are regularly producing countless articles on a daily basis.(在所有人工智能令人兴奋的事情中，作家们越来越多地在与一个残酷的事实作斗争:机器人似乎正在取代他们的工作。十年前，人工智能和自动化机器人还只是研究人员的玩物，如今每天都能写出无数篇文章。)”以及下文内容可知，文章主要讲述了人工智能和写作之间的关系，具体来说是人工智能如何自动生成文章，也就是如何使写作工作自动化。故A项为最佳标题。故选A项。