2025-2026学年广东省深圳市多校联考高三上学期开学英语试题

高级中学名校试卷PAGEPAGE1广东省深圳市多校联考2025-2026学年高三上学期开学英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AVOLUNTEERINGINSRILANKAExploreInternationalVolunteerHeadquarters’excitingSriLankavolunteerabroadprogram.Withaffordablefeesandtop-ratedprojectstrustedbyover142,000travelers,IVHQisthebestvolunteerorganizationinSriLanka.HIGHLIGHTS·Airportpick-up,welcomesession,mealsand24/7in-countrysupport;·Accommodationinvolunteerhousesinmanyregions;·AspecialCulturalIntroductionWeekavailableasanadd-on.PROJECTSChildcareinKandy·ProgramFeesfrom$390·BasedatdaycarecentersAssistinunder-resourcedchildcarecentersaroundKandy,helpingwithlessons,playtime,andgeneraltaskswhereveryourhelpisneeded.ConstructionandRepairinKandy·ProgramFeesfrom$390·BasedattemplesandschoolsHelptorestorelocaltemplesandschoolstotheirformerbeautybypaintingandcleaningthem.Learnaboutthelocalcultureandseeyourprogressinfrontofyoureyes!ElephantWelfareinRandeniya·ProgramFeesfrom$1020·BasedatareserveinRandeniyaVolunteeratanelephantreserve.Helpcareforelephantsthathavebeenintoughworkingconditionsandboosttheirphysicalandmentalwell-being.Women’sEducationinKandy·ProgramFeesfrom$390·BasedwithalocalorganizationAssistlocalwomenfromdifficultbackgroundstoovercomegenderinequalityissuesandhelpthemdeveloplifeskillsinasafeenvironment.IMPORTANTTHINGSTONOTEAllprogramsrequireaRegistrationFeeof$299perparticipantinadditiontotheProgramFee.Recommendedspendingmoney:Volunteerstypicallyneed$50perweekforexpenses.1.WhatwillIVHQvolunteersenjoy?A.Travelguidance. B.Welcomegifts.C.Freeaccommodation. D.Considerateservices.2.Whichprojectmayattractwildlifeenthusiasts?A.ChildcareinKandy. B.Women’sEducationinKandy.C.ElephantWelfareinRandeniya. D.ConstructionandRepairinKandy.3.WhatisthecostfortwoapplicantsfortheWomen’sEducationproject?A.$1,378. B.$780. C.$1,079. D.$689.BAsafreelance(自由职业的)writer,thestructureofmyworkdaycanoftenvarywildly.Sometimes,itfeelsasifIhavetoomuchtodo—otherdays,toolittle.Yetnomattertheshapeofmy9to5,onethingremainsconstant:emails.Aboutayearago,Ifoundmyemail-checkinghabithadbecomemoredistractingthanusual.Whenworkingonmycomputer,Ifoundmyselfnervouslycheckingmyphoneforunreademailswheneverhittingamentalblock.Evenworse,duringlunchorwalks,thathabitofcheckingwouldcomewithme,makingmybreaksanextensionoftheworkday.ThelittlereddotonmyGmailapphadbecomeamarkerofmyprofessionalimage:thefasterIresponded,themoreIwasseenasreliablebymypaymasters.Byrespondingtoeveryoneimmediately,IconvincedmyselfIcouldsecuremorework—afterall,Ineededtopaymyelectricitybills.However,speeddidn’talwaysmeanquality.Itookontoomuchwork,notallowingmyselfspacetoreflectonthevalueofmyoutput.Thecontentmachinekeptrunning,andIwasbusyproducing“wordsalad”ontotheinternet.Afteraparticularlycrazyweekofnon-stopemailing,Ideletedtheemailapp.Thedifferencewasimmediatelynoticeable.Ibegantorestbetter.Now,myworkdaysremainunpredictable,butI’verealizedthatalackofstructurewouldn’tstopmefromsettingboundariesformyself.UninterruptedbreakshelpmefocuswhenIreturntowork.Takingafewhourstorespondtomessages—insteadofjustminutes—oftenmakesnodifferencetothesenderandallowsmetodigestrequestsproperly.Iamstillsurvivingasafreelancerinafast-pacedindustry,butnowIcanspendmytimeendlesslycheckingmyphoneforInstagramstoriesinstead.4.Howdidtheemail-checkinghabitaffecttheauthor?A.Itkepthimextremelyimpatient.B.Itmadehimstressfulandburdened.C.Itchangedthestructureofhiswork.D.Itcausedhimseriousmentaldisorder.5.Whydidtheauthorfeeltheneedtorespondtoemailsquickly?A.Hewantedtoavoidlongworkinghours.B.Hesoughthighpaytocoverelectricitybills.C.Hethoughtitmadehimseemmoretrustworthy.D.Hebelievedmultitaskingensuredemployment.6.Whatdoestheauthorimplybymentioning“wordsalad”inparagraph4?A.Hisproductivityreacheditspeak.B.Hisworklackedmeaningfulcontent.C.Hehaddifficultyworkingwithmachines.D.Hemanagedtobalancequalityandquantity.7.Whatdoestheauthorlearnafterdeletingtheemailapp?A.Emailsenderspreferthoughtfulreplies.B.Socialmediaismoreimportantthanemail.C.Settingboundariescanimproveworkefficiency.D.Freelancersshouldgetusedtoafast-pacedlifestyle.CFormorethanadecade,ateamofresearchershavestudiedthedynamicsoftheGreenlandIceSheetasitrespondstoawarmingclimate.Butwhilemuchoftheirfocushasbeenonwater’simpactsonicesheetchange,theirmostrecentresearchfindingshaveoverturnedtheorderoftheirthinking.Meierbachtol,HarperandtheirteamdiscoveredthatchangesintheicesheethavearealimpactonthemassivegroundwatersystemunderlyingGreenland.Thislatestdiscoveryoccurredthankstoamarriageofdrillingtechniques.Internationalcooperatorsmadeanangledhole650metersthroughbedrockunderneathaGreenlandglacier(冰川)tomeasuregroundwaterconditionsundertheice.Meanwhile,researchersdrilled32holesfromatoptheglacier,throughnearlyakilometerofice,tomeasurewaterconditionsattheareabetweeniceandbedrock,whichformsanimportantboundarycontrollinggroundwaterflowbelow.Afterdrilling,theteamfixedsensorsintheicecolumnandattheicesheetbedtomeasureicedynamicsandwaterconditionsaswaterflowsundertheice.“Bystudyingareascoveredbyice10,000yearsago,wehaveknownthatthehugemassandvastamountsofwaterfrommeltingicecanimpacttheunderlyinggroundwater,”Meierbachtolsaid.“It’sgenerallyacceptedthatthegroundwaterissleepingoverdecadestocenturiesanditsresponsetoicesheetchangeislong:thousandsofyears.Butwhatwe’veshownhereisthatitisimmediate.”ThisnewunderstandingcouldhaveimportantsubsequenteffectsonhowGreenland’sthinningimpactstheArctic.Thethinningicecouldreducetherateofgroundwaterflowtotheocean,changingthewatertemperatureandsalinity(盐度)balancethatisimportantforoceancirculation(循环)patterns.“InthinkingaboutthecomplexfeedbacksfromGreenland’songoingchange,wehavereallyignoredthegroundwatercomponent,”Harpersaid.8.Howdotheresearchersfeelabouttheresultoftherecentstudy?A.Surprised. B.Doubtful. C.Satisfied. D.Disappointed.9.WhatcontributesmosttothenewresearchabouttheGreenlandIceSheet?A.Jointeffortsfromglobalexperts.B.Advancedsensorstrackingicedynamics.C.Idealbedrockstabilityformeasurements.D.Acombinationoftwodrillingapproaches.10.Whatisamisunderstandingofthegroundwaterunderglaciers?A.Itscomponentiscomplex.B.Itisinactiveforalongtime.C.Ithasaverylargevolume.D.Itstemperatureischangeable.11.Whatdoesthetextmainlytalkabout?A.Long-lastingeffectsofglobalwarmingontheArctic.B.WaterimpactsontheGreenland’spermanenticesheet.C.NewlydiscoveredgroundwaterresourcesinGreenland.D.Greenland’sgroundwaterchangeswiththinningicesheet.DAcornplantknowshowtofindwaterinsoilwiththeverytipsofitsroots,butsomevarieties,includingmanyusedfordevelopinghigh-outputcornintheU.S.,appeartohavelostpartofthatability,accordingtoaStanford-ledstudy.Withclimatechangeincreasingdroughts,thefindingsholdpotentialfordevelopingmoredrought-resistantvarietiesofcorn.Thestudy,publishedinthejournalScience,uncoversgeneticmechanisms(遗传机制)behind“hydropatterning”,orhowplantrootsbranchtowardwaterandavoiddryspacesinsoil.Inparticular,theresearchersdiscoveredthatethylene,aplanthormone(激素)knowntohelpbananasripen,alsoinfluenceshowrootsgrowtoseekwater.Forthisstudy,theresearchersdevelopedanew,simplifiedwaytostudywatersensitivityinroots.TheyfoundcornvarietiesadaptedtohotandwetregionslikeMexicowereverygoodatmakingnewrootbranchestowardwaterandavoidingdryareas.Incontrast,thevarietiesadaptedtomoderateregionsofNorthAmericafrequentlygrewrootsrandomlywithoutdistinguishingbetweendryandwetareasinthesoil.“Interestingly,theplantsthatarebetteratsensingwherethewaterisarealsomakingdeeperrootsystems,”saidleadauthorJohannesScharwies.“Oneideaisthatiftheplantdoesn’twastetimegrowingrootbranchesintoplaceswhereitdoesn’tfindanywaterandnutrients,thenithasmoreenergytogrowdeeperdownwherewaterismorelikely.”Geneticanalysesrevealtwoplanthormones,auxinandethylene,playaroleinhowcornrootsrespondtowater.Whileauxinwasalreadyknowntohelpcontrolthisprocess,ethylene’sinvolvementwasanewdiscovery.Inexperimentswiththalecress—amodelplantoftenusedinresearch—theresearchersfoundauxinsignalingpromotesrootbranchdevelopmenttowardwater,whileethylenestopsbranchingwhentherootisexposedtoair.Furtherresearchisneededtobetterunderstandtheinteractionofthesegeneticpathwaysbeforecornvarietiescanbedevelopedwithmoredrought-resistantrootsystems,butthefindingshighlightthesignificanceofstudyingtheselocalizedresponsesatroottips,researcherssaid.12.WhatistheprimaryfocusoftheStanford-ledstudy?A.Drought-resistantcornvarieties.B.Ethylene’seffectonfruitripening.C.Geneticregulationofrootbranching.D.Impactofclimatechangeonplantroots.13.WhatcanbeinferredfromJohannesScharwies’remarks?A.Planthormonesmakeabigdifferencetorootgrowth.B.Nutrientsguaranteebetterwater-seekingrootsystems.C.Rootbranchingconservesenergyforhigherproduction.D.Strongerhydropatterningwaslinkedtogreaterrootdepth.14.Whatdoesparagraph5mainlytalkabout?A.Modelplantsinresearch.B.Hormones’roleinrootgrowth.C.Geneticanalysismethods.D.Findingsofpreviousresearch.15.Whatdoesthelastparagraphsuggestfutureresearchdo?A.Prioritizedevelopmentofnewcornvarieties.B.Workoutthemechanismsofgeneticinteractions.C.Concentratemerelyonlocalizedrootresponses.D.Expandpracticalapplicationsofhydropatterning.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Creativewritinghasnowrittenformula(公式)andnostrictlaws._____16_____Therefore,wehavemorefreedomtoexpressideas,thoughtsandimaginationincreativewriting.Butitdoesn’tmeancreativewritingneedsnotechniques.Followthesetipsifyouwanttoboostyourcreativityandimprovethewayyouwrite.AlwaysbewritingYouneverknowwhatwillinspireyourwriting.Keepanotepadordownloadanotesapptoyourpersonaldevicesoyoucanrecordanyideasyouhave._____17_____Embracerewriting.Eventhegreatestwriterrarelygetsitrightinthefirstdraft._____18_____Or,insomecases,startover.Storytellingandwordbuildingtakealotoftimeandthought,andonlythroughrewritingwillyoubeabletocraftaversionthatworksbest.Knowyouraudience.Askyourselfwhetherthisstoryisforyourcreativewritingstudentsorawiderpopulation.Maybeyouareanovelistwithaspecificreadership.Maybeyouareanacademicwritertryingtobreakintotheyoungadultmarket._____19_____It’sessentialtoknowyouraudience,narrowdownthetoneandworkinwaysthatappealtoyourtargetaudience.ShowDon’tTell.Thisisaneffectivetoolandausefulruleforallwriters.Fictionisforentertainment,soentertainyourreaders!_____20_____Letthemsee,hear,feelandsmell.Showthemwhatishappeningthroughdetails,facialexpressionsandimages,ratherthansimplytellingthem.A.Makethemfeelamusedbyyourstory.B.Itisallaboutoriginalityandcreativity.C.Anyonecanmakegreatcreativewriting.D.Givethemavividpictureofwhatyouhavecreated.E.Don’tbeafraidtoreeditanderasewhatdoesn’twork.F.Don’tignoretherandomideasthatpopintoyourhead.G.It’srareforapieceofwritingtoappealtoallthepeople.第二部分语言运用（共三节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Allalong,I’velivedbyothers’definitionsofthe“right”way.Asakid,Iwasshortand____21____.WhenIplayedbasketball,Ihadtoputmytinybodybehindtheballandthrowitunderhandatthehoop(篮筐).Kidslaughedandcalledmy____22____style“grandmashot.”Ilookedstrange,butI____23____everytime.Iwonmultiplefreethrowcompetitionsusingmy“grandmashot”,soI____24____it.Butmyvictoriescamewithgreat____25____—Ihadn’tdoneitthe“right”way.Butdidsuccessonlycountifitlookedthewayothers____26____?Yearslater,whenIclosedmyeyes,Irecalledstandingonthefreethrowlineat10yearsold,____27____thenoise,andfocusingonthebasket.My“grandmashot”____28____,andeveryonecheered.ThewayIshotwasodd,butitdid____29____therules.Suddenly,IrealizedI’dspentmylifelettingthe“right”way____30____myachievements.Iwasafreelancer(自由职业者)whodoesn’thaveastableincome,andI’dalwaysfeltIwasdoingsomething____31____.However,Iearnedscholarships,builtbusinesses,andshapedmylifewith____32____steps.NowIknowit’snotthe____33____thatmatters,butthejoyyoufindthroughoutthejourney.There’snoonerightorwrongway.____34____,therearecountlesspaths.There’sno____35____inthat—sometimes,itleadstogreatsuccess.21.A.underweight B.overconfident C.undervalued D.overambitious22.A.careless B.powerful C.smooth D.awkward23.A.worried B.defended C.scored D.worsened24.A.simplified B.continued C.ignored D.blamed25.A.gratitude B.surprise C.anger D.regret26.A.expected B.denied C.knew D.misunderstood27.A.coveringup B.blockingout C.livingwith D.complainingabout28.A.mattered B.improved C.worked D.changed29.A.follow B.break C.reshape D.set30.A.record B.celebrate C.cloud D.spotlight31.A.flexible B.valuable C.normal D.wrong32.A.curious B.risky C.random D.unique33.A.wealth B.approach C.goal D.result34.A.However B.Instead C.Additionally D.Similarly35.A.sense B.meaning C.shame D.confusion第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。TheDongjiangRiverinsouthernChinaprovidesdrinkingwaterfor40millionpeople,includingthoseinHongKongandruralareas.However,thisvitalresourcehadbecome_____36_____(critical)threatenedbysewage(污水).Withcontinuouspollutantemissions,itnolongerqualifies_____37_____asafesourceofdrinkingwater.Toaddressthischallenge,anature-inspiredsystemwhichharmonizes_____38_____(engineer)practicesandnature’swisdomwasputintoplace.Thissystem,which_____39_____(function)similarlytowetlandsinpurifyingwater,islowbothincostandmaintenance.Theseartificialecosystems,_____40_____pollutantsareabsorbedandbrokendown,arehighlyeffective.Comparedtoconventionalmethods,theyaremuch_____41_____(efficient)inreducingpollution.Theprojectalsoprovides_____42_____invitinghabitatforlocalwildlife,includingfish,frogandinsects.Sincetheprojectbegan,residents_____43_____(see)asteadyriseintheamountofwildlifeinthearea.Thisinnovationmakesitself_____44_____(recognize)asamodelofinnovationinenvironmentalconservation.Byadoptingnature-inspiredstrategies,itoffers_____45_____(insight)solutionstopreservethelocalecosystemsandpromotesustainabledevelopmentatthesametime.第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节应用文写作（满分15分）46.假定你是李华，学校外教Mr.Wilson下学期拟开设“校园生态摄影”的选修课，现征集课程设计建议。请你给他写邮件，内容包括：1.推荐拍摄主题并说明理由;2.提出作品展示方案。注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。DearMr.Wilson,___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Bestregards,LiHua第二节（满分25分）47.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Ethanhadalwayslivedbychecklists—preciseanddetailed.Atschool,hedouble-checkedhisanswers,rewrotenotesinperfecthandwriting,andorganizedhispensbysizeandcolor.Buttheworldoftenrefusedtofollowhisplan.Amissedquestion,agroupprojectgoneofftrack,orevenamessydeskcouldsendhimintohoursofself-blame.Duringaschoolevent,hewasstruckbywhatwasadvertisedontheposterofapotteryclass,“Joinus.Create,relax,andjustbeyourself.”Heeagerlysignedup,hopingitmighteasetheanxietythathadwrappedhimaroundforlong.Onthefirstdayoftheirpotteryworkshop,Ethanarrivedearlier,andspentalmostanhourarrangingandrearrangingallthetools,thewheel,carvingknives,brushes,andmeasuringcups...Hecarefullylinedthemuplikesurgicalinstruments.Hehadevenwatchedtwelveinstructionalvideosthenightbefore,determinedtogeteverythingright.Yetsomehow,histhirdattemptatasimplebowlthatdaystillexplodedinthekiln(窑).Maybetheshapewasnotright,Ethanthought.Ms.Alvarez,theirinstructor,approachedEthanandsaidwithawarmsmile,“Beginner’stip.Don’tworryaboutmakingitperfect.”Ethanfroze.Theword“Perfect”hungintheair,sharpandcold.Hewantedtoexplain,tosaythat“perfect”wastheonlywayheknewhowtofeelsafe.Butthewordsstayedinside.Aroundhim,theothersweremakinguneven(歪歪扭扭的)bowlsandplateswithfunny-lookingcurves.Somewereevenlaughingattheirown“disasters”.Nooneseemedtomindgettingitwrong.Ethanlookeddownathishands,stilllightlydustedwithclay(黏土).Foramoment,hejuststared,andthenrealizedmaybe“notbeingperfect”wasn’tasscaryashehadalwaysthought.Heletoutasmall,hesitantsmile,turnedbacktothesoftclayonhistable,andbeganshapingit—readyforafourthattempt.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。“Forgetaboutmakingitperfect.”Ms.Alvarez’swordsgentlylandedbesidehim.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“Now,”Ms.AlvarezsaidtoEthanwithasmile,“let’swait.”___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________广东省深圳市多校联考2025-2026学年高三上学期开学英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AVOLUNTEERINGINSRILANKAExploreInternationalVolunteerHeadquarters’excitingSriLankavolunteerabroadprogram.Withaffordablefeesandtop-ratedprojectstrustedbyover142,000travelers,IVHQisthebestvolunteerorganizationinSriLanka.HIGHLIGHTS·Airportpick-up,welcomesession,mealsand24/7in-countrysupport;·Accommodationinvolunteerhousesinmanyregions;·AspecialCulturalIntroductionWeekavailableasanadd-on.PROJECTSChildcareinKandy·ProgramFeesfrom$390·BasedatdaycarecentersAssistinunder-resourcedchildcarecentersaroundKandy,helpingwithlessons,playtime,andgeneraltaskswhereveryourhelpisneeded.ConstructionandRepairinKandy·ProgramFeesfrom$390·BasedattemplesandschoolsHelptorestorelocaltemplesandschoolstotheirformerbeautybypaintingandcleaningthem.Learnaboutthelocalcultureandseeyourprogressinfrontofyoureyes!ElephantWelfareinRandeniya·ProgramFeesfrom$1020·BasedatareserveinRandeniyaVolunteeratanelephantreserve.Helpcareforelephantsthathavebeenintoughworkingconditionsandboosttheirphysicalandmentalwell-being.Women’sEducationinKandy·ProgramFeesfrom$390·BasedwithalocalorganizationAssistlocalwomenfromdifficultbackgroundstoovercomegenderinequalityissuesandhelpthemdeveloplifeskillsinasafeenvironment.IMPORTANTTHINGSTONOTEAllprogramsrequireaRegistrationFeeof$299perparticipantinadditiontotheProgramFee.Recommendedspendingmoney:Volunteerstypicallyneed$50perweekforexpenses.1.WhatwillIVHQvolunteersenjoy?A.Travelguidance. B.Welcomegifts.C.Freeaccommodation. D.Considerateservices.2.Whichprojectmayattractwildlifeenthusiasts?A.ChildcareinKandy. B.Women’sEducationinKandy.C.ElephantWelfareinRandeniya. D.ConstructionandRepairinKandy.3.WhatisthecostfortwoapplicantsfortheWomen’sEducationproject?A.$1,378. B.$780. C.$1,079. D.$689.BAsafreelance(自由职业的)writer,thestructureofmyworkdaycanoftenvarywildly.Sometimes,itfeelsasifIhavetoomuchtodo—otherdays,toolittle.Yetnomattertheshapeofmy9to5,onethingremainsconstant:emails.Aboutayearago,Ifoundmyemail-checkinghabithadbecomemoredistractingthanusual.Whenworkingonmycomputer,Ifoundmyselfnervouslycheckingmyphoneforunreademailswheneverhittingamentalblock.Evenworse,duringlunchorwalks,thathabitofcheckingwouldcomewithme,makingmybreaksanextensionoftheworkday.ThelittlereddotonmyGmailapphadbecomeamarkerofmyprofessionalimage:thefasterIresponded,themoreIwasseenasreliablebymypaymasters.Byrespondingtoeveryoneimmediately,IconvincedmyselfIcouldsecuremorework—afterall,Ineededtopaymyelectricitybills.However,speeddidn’talwaysmeanquality.Itookontoomuchwork,notallowingmyselfspacetoreflectonthevalueofmyoutput.Thecontentmachinekeptrunning,andIwasbusyproducing“wordsalad”ontotheinternet.Afteraparticularlycrazyweekofnon-stopemailing,Ideletedtheemailapp.Thedifferencewasimmediatelynoticeable.Ibegantorestbetter.Now,myworkdaysremainunpredictable,butI’verealizedthatalackofstructurewouldn’tstopmefromsettingboundariesformyself.UninterruptedbreakshelpmefocuswhenIreturntowork.Takingafewhourstorespondtomessages—insteadofjustminutes—oftenmakesnodifferencetothesenderandallowsmetodigestrequestsproperly.Iamstillsurvivingasafreelancerinafast-pacedindustry,butnowIcanspendmytimeendlesslycheckingmyphoneforInstagramstoriesinstead.4.Howdidtheemail-checkinghabitaffecttheauthor?A.Itkepthimextremelyimpatient.B.Itmadehimstressfulandburdened.C.Itchangedthestructureofhiswork.D.Itcausedhimseriousmentaldisorder.5.Whydidtheauthorfeeltheneedtorespondtoemailsquickly?A.Hewantedtoavoidlongworkinghours.B.Hesoughthighpaytocoverelectricitybills.C.Hethoughtitmadehimseemmoretrustworthy.D.Hebelievedmultitaskingensuredemployment.6.Whatdoestheauthorimplybymentioning“wordsalad”inparagraph4?A.Hisproductivityreacheditspeak.B.Hisworklackedmeaningfulcontent.C.Hehaddifficultyworkingwithmachines.D.Hemanagedtobalancequalityandquantity.7.Whatdoestheauthorlearnafterdeletingtheemailapp?A.Emailsenderspreferthoughtfulreplies.B.Socialmediaismoreimportantthanemail.C.Settingboundariescanimproveworkefficiency.D.Freelancersshouldgetusedtoafast-pacedlifestyle.CFormorethanadecade,ateamofresearchershavestudiedthedynamicsoftheGreenlandIceSheetasitrespondstoawarmingclimate.Butwhilemuchoftheirfocushasbeenonwater’simpactsonicesheetchange,theirmostrecentresearchfindingshaveoverturnedtheorderoftheirthinking.Meierbachtol,HarperandtheirteamdiscoveredthatchangesintheicesheethavearealimpactonthemassivegroundwatersystemunderlyingGreenland.Thislatestdiscoveryoccurredthankstoamarriageofdrillingtechniques.Internationalcooperatorsmadeanangledhole650metersthroughbedrockunderneathaGreenlandglacier(冰川)tomeasuregroundwaterconditionsundertheice.Meanwhile,researchersdrilled32holesfromatoptheglacier,throughnearlyakilometerofice,tomeasurewaterconditionsattheareabetweeniceandbedrock,whichformsanimportantboundarycontrollinggroundwaterflowbelow.Afterdrilling,theteamfixedsensorsintheicecolumnandattheicesheetbedtomeasureicedynamicsandwaterconditionsaswaterflowsundertheice.“Bystudyingareascoveredbyice10,000yearsago,wehaveknownthatthehugemassandvastamountsofwaterfrommeltingicecanimpacttheunderlyinggroundwater,”Meierbachtolsaid.“It’sgenerallyacceptedthatthegroundwaterissleepingoverdecadestocenturiesanditsresponsetoicesheetchangeislong:thousandsofyears.Butwhatwe’veshownhereisthatitisimmediate.”ThisnewunderstandingcouldhaveimportantsubsequenteffectsonhowGreenland’sthinningimpactstheArctic.Thethinningicecouldreducetherateofgroundwaterflowtotheocean,changingthewatertemperatureandsalinity(盐度)balancethatisimportantforoceancirculation(循环)patterns.“InthinkingaboutthecomplexfeedbacksfromGreenland’songoingchange,wehavereallyignoredthegroundwatercomponent,”Harpersaid.8.Howdotheresearchersfeelabouttheresultoftherecentstudy?A.Surprised. B.Doubtful. C.Satisfied. D.Disappointed.9.WhatcontributesmosttothenewresearchabouttheGreenlandIceSheet?A.Jointeffortsfromglobalexperts.B.Advancedsensorstrackingicedynamics.C.Idealbedrockstabilityformeasurements.D.Acombinationoftwodrillingapproaches.10.Whatisamisunderstandingofthegroundwaterunderglaciers?A.Itscomponentiscomplex.B.Itisinactiveforalongtime.C.Ithasaverylargevolume.D.Itstemperatureischangeable.11.Whatdoesthetextmainlytalkabout?A.Long-lastingeffectsofglobalwarmingontheArctic.B.WaterimpactsontheGreenland’spermanenticesheet.C.NewlydiscoveredgroundwaterresourcesinGreenland.D.Greenland’sgroundwaterchangeswiththinningicesheet.DAcornplantknowshowtofindwaterinsoilwiththeverytipsofitsroots,butsomevarieties,includingmanyusedfordevelopin