2025-2026学年福建省泉州市部分学校高一上学期第二次阶段测试英语试题

高级中学名校试卷PAGEPAGE1福建省泉州市部分学校2025-2026年高一上学期第二次阶段测试英语试题第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读（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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AGlobalSmartphoneUsageTrends(2023-2025)Smartphoneshavebecomeanessentialpartofmodernlife,butexcessiveusemayleadtohealthandsocialproblems.Recentstudiesrevealsignificantchangesinglobalsmartphoneusagepatternsfrom2023to2025.Thefollowingdataprovidesinsightsintodailyusagetime,purposes,andrelatedissues.1:AverageDailySmartphoneUsage(Hours/Day)AgeGroup202320242025(predict)Teens(13-19)5.25.55.8YoungAdults(20-35)4.85.05.3Middle-aged(36-55)3.53.74.0Seniors(55+)2.83.03.22:PrimarySmartphoneActivities(2023-2025)YearSocialMediaEntertainmentWork/StudyOthers202342%35%15%8%202445%33%14%8%202547%31%13%9%3:ReportedNegativeEffects(2024Survey)■EyeStrain:38%■SleepDisorders:25%■ReducedProductivity:20%■OtherIssues:12%Analysis:Thedataindicatesasteadyincreaseinsmartphoneusageacrossallagegroups,withteenagersspendingnearly6hoursdailyontheirdevicesby2025.Socialmediaconsumptionshowsthemostsignificantgrowth,risingfrom42%in2023toaprojected47%in2025.Meanwhile,timespentonwork/studyrelatedactivitiescontinuestodecline.Healthprofessionalsexpressconcernaboutthe25%ofusersreportingsleepdisordersand38%experiencingeyestrain.Theseproblemsareparticularlycommonamongheavyuserswhospendover5hoursdailyontheirphones.Expertssuggest:Settingdailyusagelimits(especiallybeforebedtime).Takingregularbreakstoresteyes.Balancingonlineandofflinesocialinteractions.Usingproductivityappstomonitorandcontrolusage.Withoutpropermanagement,excessivesmartphoneusemayleadtomoreserioushealthissuesandsocialproblemsinthecomingyears.21.Whichagegroupisprojectedtospendthemosttimeonsmartphonesin2025?A.Teens. B.YoungAdults. C.Middle-aged. D.Seniors.22.Accordingtothe2024Survey,whatisthepercentageofhealthdamageofsmartphoneuse?A.About38%. B.About25%. C.About63%. D.About32%.23.Whatdotheexpertsadviseustodo?A.Toenjoyeverydayphoneuse. B.Toincreaseregularworkouttime.C.Tomakeonlineinteractiondiverse. D.Totakeadvantageofmonitoringapps.BTenyearsago,aprivateinvestigatorappearedatmydoor.“I’mheretoinvestigatethepersonwholiveshere,”sheannounced,thenenteredmyhomeandslowlyexplored.HereyessweptfromthedecorationsonthewalltotheredTurkishmatonthefloor.Shestoppedataglassandyellowcaketrolley—agiftfrommymother.Ontopsatamanuscript:thehandwrittenmemoirsofaninety-nine-year-oldWorldWarIIveteran.Hisdaughterhadaskedformyhelpturninghisstoriesintoaliteraryfamilylegacy.Theinvestigatormovedtothelivingroom.Acurtain,trimmedwithcrystalbeads,hungfromaFrenchwindow.Thesunlightmadethecrystalsswing,castingrainbowsontheceiling.“Imadeitmyself,”Isaid.“Ilovethecherry-redfabric.”Shenoddedandapproachedthebookshelf.Sheranherfingeralongthespines,mouthingtitlesofautobiography,thenmovedtoapinkwardrobefilledwithfamilyphotos,aglobe,andtravelsouvenirs.Roombyroom,shemadenotes.Whenshefinished,shesaid,“I’vegoteverythingIneed.Afullprofileonyou.”AsIreadheranalysis,Ilearnedmoreaboutmypreferences,talents,andstyle—thingsIhadn’tfullyrecognizedbefore.Thisprofilebecamethefirststeptowarddesigningalifealignedwithmyuniquejoysandskills.Intruth,theprivateinvestigatorwasme.Ilearnedofthisself-discoveryexercisecalledThePrivate-EyeGame.Itopenedmyeyestomyauthenticself,guidingmetocreatealifestylethattrulyreflectedmytalentsanddesires.Theexerciseissimple:examineyourlifefromthisdetectiveperspective.Inyourhomeorworkspace,lookcloselyatyourbelongingsandnotewhattheyrevealaboutyou.Searchforsubtlecluesthattellyouaboutyourinterestsandtalents.Onceyou’vegatheredinformation,writea“portraitofyourself”—adetailedprofile.Reflectonit:Aretheresurprises?WhenIdidthis,Irealizedmywardrobechoicesdidn’treflectmytruestyle.Ipreferredcomfortandlightcolorsoverhighheelsandreds.Idiscoveredmyloveoftravel,curiosityaboutcultures,andtalentfordrawingoutpeople’sstories.Theseinsightshelpedmecraftaricher,morefulfillinglife.Whatmightyouuncover?Yourpersonalspaceholdscluesaboutyourtalents,interests,anddesires—thingsyoumayhaveoverlooked.Withgreaterclarity,youcanmakeconsciouschoicestolivemoreauthentically,beyondjustyourhome.24.Whatwastheinvestigatordoingintheauthor’sroom?A.Investigatingacrime. B.Appreciatingtheroom.C.Collectinginformation. D.Searchingforamanuscript.25.WhatisThePrivate-EyeGameintendedfor?A.Buildingavirtuallife. B.Discoveringone’strueself.C.Creatingapersonalspace. D.Developingone’spotential.26.Whatcanweknowaboutthewriter?A.Shelikesredstuff. B.Sheignoresherstrengths.C.Sheisgoodatstorywriting. D.Shedislikestidyinguprooms.27.Whatcanwelearnfromthestory?A.Peoplewithadetailedprofileenjoyafulfillinglife.B.Ashiftinperspectiverevealsone’shiddenaspects.C.Self-discoveryrequiresreevaluatingpossessions.D.Anoriginalportraitdisplaysone’sinnerworld.CArarelookinsidethehumanbrainmighthelptoexplainhowitclearsawaywaste.ScientistssaythefailuretoclearawaysuchwastecanleadtoAlzheimer’sdiseaseandotherbraindisorders.Braincellsusealotofnutrients(营养).Thismeanstheyproducealotofwaste.Scientistsbelievethebrainhasspecialsystemstotakeoutthiswaste,especiallyduringsleep.Theyhavereportedobservingthisprocesshappeninginmice.Buttheyhadnoclearevidencethatthishappensinhumans.Recentlypublishedresearchappearstohaveidentifiedasystem,ornetwork,ofverysmallwaste-clearingchannelsinthebrainsoflivinghumans.Theresearchersusedascanningtechnologytostudythenetwork.OneoftheresearcherswasDr.JuanPiantinoofOregonHealth&ScienceUniversity.Piantinosaidthenewresearchwasimportantevidence.“Weneededthispiecetosaythishappensinhumanstoo.”hesaid.HisteamrecentlypublisheditsfindingsinProceedingsoftheNationalAcademyofSciences.Thebrainisveryactiveduringsleep.Duringsleepinghours,thebrainappearstocleanitself.Theideahasgottentheattentionofresearchers.Anight’ssleepdeprivationcancausepeople’sthinkingtobeunclear.Buthowdoesthebraincleanitself?Over12yearsago,scientistsattheUniversityofRochesterfirstreportedfindinganetworktheynamedthe“glymphaticsystem.”Fluid(液体)fromthebrain,calledcerebrospinalfluid,travelsthroughchannelssurroundingbloodvessels(血管)tocarrywasteoutofthebrain.Itisnotclearexactlyhowthesystemworks.However,someresearchhasshownthatthemovementofbloodvesselsmighthelpmovethewaste-clearingfluidwhereitneedstogo.Findingthesysteminhumansisnoteasy.RegularMRI(MagneticResonanceImaging)scanscanshowsomeofthefluid-filledchannels.28.Whatkindofprocessdidscientistsobserveinmice’sbrains?A.Theyremovewasteduringsleep.B.Theyproducemorewasteduringsleep.C.Theyusemorenutrientsduringsleep.D.Theystopproducingwasteduringsleep.29.Whatdoestheunderlinedwordinparagraph4referto?A.Increase. B.Decline.C.Loss. D.Difficulty.30.Howisthewasteinahuman’sbraincleared?A.Itistakeninasnutrientsbythebody.B.Itischangedintofluidflowingoutofthebrain.C.Itiscarriedoutofthebrainthroughthebloodvessels.D.Itistakenoutofthebrainalongcertainpathsaroundbloodvessels.31.Whatisthepurposeofthepassage?A.Topresentastudy. B.Toreasonatheory.C.Toshareexperiences. D.Topersuadereaders.DAtthe2025WorldSmartIndustryExpositioninChongqing,ahumanoidrobotchattedandplayedgameswithvisitors,showingsmoothinteraction.Daysearlier,theworld’sfirstrobotsportscompetitiondreweyes—thesemachinesran,fell,stoodupagain,andkeptgoinguntiltheycrossedthefinishline.Thesevividsceneshavepushedpeople’sunderstandingofartificialintelligence(AI)toanewlevel.AI’sinfluenceisalsostronginthestockmarket.AI-relatedstockshaverisennonstoptohitall-timehighs,aclearsignthatthecapitalmarketismostlyoptimisticaboutAI’sfuture.InChina,integratingAIintoproductionanddailylifehasbecomeakeynationalplan.Later,theStateCouncilreleasedadocumentonthe“AI+”action.ThisplanaimstomixAIwithallindustriesover10years,splitintothreestagescoveringsixmajorareas,anditsgoalistobuildanewintelligentsocialandeconomicstructure.Asurveythisyearfound53.1%ofpeoplefeelexcitedaboutAI,26%arepleasantlysurprised,andonly11%holdnegativeviews.MostbelieveAIwillchangelifelikethemobileinternetdid.SinceChinalaunchedthe“Internet+”plan10yearsago,theinternethasdevelopedwidely,drivingindustrialupgrades,consumptionshifts,andbetterlivingconditions.Buttechnologyisadouble-edgedsword.ManyworryAI“workers”maytakehumanjobs;someexpertswarnover-relianceonAIforthinkingcouldweakenhumancriticalthinkingandcreativity.AstudybyMITevenshowedAIusershaveweakerneuralconnectionsthanthosewhodon’tusesuchtools.AIalsofacesurgentissues:its“blackbox”makesoutputhardtopredict,and“modelhallucinations”producewrongcontent.Still,AIiskeytoglobalcompetition—noinnovation-poweredcountrywantstomissthischance.Aswewelcomeitsdevelopment,weneedto“fastenourseatbelts.”Luckily,China’splanputs“safetyandcontrol”first,suggestingstrongermeasurestopreventmisuse.LeaderslikeOpenAI’sSamAltmanandChina’sUnitreeRoboticsfounderWangXingxingagree:AIneedstimetodevelopandwillreshapetheworldstepbystep.32.Whatdothevividscenesinthefirstparagraphshow?A.Robotsarebetteratsportsthanhumans. B.TherapidprogressinAItechnology.C.AIhasreplacedhumanworkersinmanyfields. D.HowAIrobotsaredesignedandbuilt.33.WhatisthemainpurposeofChina’s“AI+”actionreleasedbytheStateCouncil?A.TomakeChinatheworld’sbiggestAImarket.B.ToreplacehumanworkerswithAI“workers”inmostjobs.C.TofocusonlyonthedevelopmentofAIinthestockmarket.D.TointegrateAIintoallindustriesandbuildanewsocio-economicstructure.34.What’sthewriter’sattitudetowardsthedevelopmentofAI?A.Positive B.Negative C.Cautious D.Indifferent35.Whichisthebesttitleofthepassage?A.AI’sPotential:FromRobotCompetitionstoStockMarketSuccessB.The“AI+”ActionPlan:China’sBlueprintforTechnologicalDominanceC.AIAdvancements:OpportunitiesandChallengesintheIntelligentEraD.PublicOpiniononAI:FromExcitementtoDoubt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。HopontheSilentWalkingTrendSilentwalkinginvolveswalkingoutdoorswithoutdistractionslikemusicorconversations,focusingonthemind-body-natureconnection.____36____That’saslower,lower-impactwaytorelaxandisgreatforfitness.Here’severythingyouneedtoknowaboutthetrend.Selectanaturalsettingandfullyengageyoursenses.Forgainingthementalhealthbenefits,itisrecommendedtofindaquietandpeacefulnaturallocation.____37____Meanwhile,consciouslyobservingthesights,sounds,smells,andphysicalsensationsduringthewalkcansignificantlyimpactcognitive(认知的)andemotionalwell-being.Tostimulate(刺激)themind,considerexploringdifferentroutesthanusual.Withoutyourfavouritepodcastorplaylist,youmightslipintoboredomonyourwalk.____38____Anditmightevenbegoodforyourbrain.Scientistsapplaudthevirtuesofboredomforbrainhealth,believingthatitboostscreativityandimprovessocialconnections.Andifyoudogetbored,restassuredthatitshowsyou’vedisconnectedfromexternaldistractions.Gowithit,andmakesureyoutakeadifferentrouteeachtime—it’llkeepyoumotivated.Startoffwithfive-minutesilentwalksandeventuallybuilduptothirtyminutes.Ifyou’reusuallyaheadphonewearer,itwillfeelsuperweirdtowalkwithoutyourgo-totunes,butgiveyourselfasecondtoadjust.Chancesare,onceyou’reafewminutesintoyoursilentwalk,you’llfeelthemagicstarttowork.____39____Regularreflectionandongoingdocumentationareessential.Aftercompletingasilentwalk,taketimetoreflectuponanyemergingthoughts,feelings,orinsights.____40____Journalingabouttheexperiencecanalsosolidifyconnectionsbetweenthoughtsandideas,providingavaluabletoolforself-reflectionandgrowth.A.Butbeingboredwon’thurtyou.B.Takingdifferentpathscanleadtoexcitingdiscoveries.C.You’llalsostartnoticingthelittlethingsaroundyoumoreclearly.D.Adjustingtheroutinegraduallycanhelpadapttotheexperienceeasily.E.Unlikewalkingforexercise,itisn’taboutreachingacertainspeedorsteps.F.Theycandeepenunderstandingandserveasarecordofpersonalgrowth.G.Insuchanenvironment,youcanloseyourselfinthenaturalsoundscape(音景).第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。PorrasandherdaughterElenahavebeentakingweightliftingclassestogetherforfiveyears,thoughElenaisparalyzed(瘫痪)fromthewaistdown.WhenElenawasborn,shewasdiagnosed(诊断)withacancerwhich___41___fromimmature(发育未全的)nervecells.Thisresultedinher___42___towalk.Porraswasinsucha(n)___43___thatsheneededtoseeapsychiatristherself.Shewas___44___tocreatealong-termplanforlifeandstart___45___.Alocalhealthclubtrainerrecommendedweightlifting.OncePorrasstartedattendingthestrengthtrainingclasses,she___46___Elenawithher,“Shesawmebecome___47___againandstarttohavemycommunity.Iwantedhertobeapartofthat,too.”NowElenadoes___48___trainingwithhermom.Together,theyhavebecomestronger,bothmentallyandphysically.Outoftheirexpectation,amiracle___49___.Monthsago,Porraswasaboutto___50___Elenaintothecarfromherwheelchair,buthadtogobackto___51___thedoor.“WhenIturnedaroundandfoundherinthefrontseat,Iwas___52___.”Porrassaid.“Igotinbymyself,Mom.I’m___53___likeyou.”saidElena.Today,Elenaisinasurvivorshipclinic(诊所)and___54___numerousteststogetherhealth___55___.However,asElenagetsolder,theyhavetofacemore___56___.Luckily,allofherefforts___57___.“EachyearIfindmyselfmore___58___andmentallystronger,”saidPorras.Meanwhile,Elena’sworkoutshave___59___hergrowth.“Youcanbehappyorsad,butI___60___tobehappy.”saidElena.41.A.excused B.drew C.suffered D.developed42.A.inability B.potential C.power D.reaction43.A.silence B.depression C.joy D.excitement44.A.refused B.warned C.advised D.stopped45.A.dieting B.exercising C.learning D.sleeping46.A.trained B.replaced C.bothered D.brought47.A.happy B.weak C.proud D.emotional48.A.math B.skill C.strength D.will49.A.began B.ended C.awaited D.arose50.A.push B.carry C.guide D.rush51.A.fix B.lock C.answer D.remove52.A.interested B.bored C.astonished D.frightened53.A.smart B.fast C.flexible D.strong54.A.sets B.passes C.undergoes D.runs55.A.monitored B.done C.relieved D.covered56.A.interruption B.chances C.attention D.challenges57.A.takeoff B.turnon C.payoff D.setup58.A.capable B.effective C.strict D.creative59.A.saw B.checked C.delayed D.forgot60.A.deserve B.choose C.mean D.fail第二节选词填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据下列句子语境从所给词块中选择合适的词块填空，所给词块中有两个多余。A.takeadvantageofB.tryingoutforC.ingoodshapeD.putupE.arecapableofF.arefedupwithG.signingup61.Theoldbicycleisstill______________becausemyfathercleansandchecksitregularly.62.Thestudentunion____________colorfulpostersabouttheupcomingsportsmeetingonthewall.63.Wecan______________newtechnologytofinishthetaskmorequickly.64.Manypeople_______________theconstantnoisefromtheconstructionsitenearthecommunity.65.Hepracticedhardforamonthbefore_______________theleadroleintheclassplay.第三节语法填空（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。TheSpringFestivalmarksthebeginningof____66____newyearinChinaandisthemostimportanttraditionalfestivalforChinesepeople.Thefestival,alongwithafullrangeofpracticesandcelebrations,____67____(add)toUNESCO’sRepresentativeListoftheIntangibleCulturalHeritageofHumanityin2024.____68____thefirstseasonoftheyear,springsymbolizeslifeandhopeinChineseagrarianculture,____69____Chinesepeoplehavealwaysplacedgreatsignificanceonthisseed-sowingseason.CelebrationsfortheSpringFestivalarethereforeoftengrand.PreparationsfortheSpringFestivaltraditionallybeginaroundonemonthinadvanceduringtheLabaFestival,____70____occursontheeighthdayofthe12thlunarmonth.Duringtherun-up(准备阶段)totheSpringFestival,____71____(family)carefullypreparetowelcomethenewyear.Folkcustoms,suchascleaningthehouse,worshipingdeities,pastingblessingdecorationsandmakingspecialdishes,are____72____(wide)practicedacrossthecountry.Whilethecustomsmayvaryacrossdifferentregions,theyallcarrysimilargoodwishesfora____73____(bright)newyear.ChineseNewYear’sEveisundoubtedlythehighlightofthefestivalseason,____74____(connect)theoldandthenew.Asasymboloffamilyreunion,theannualNewYear’sEvefeastisextremelyimportant,andreturninghomeforthemealisatraditiondeeply____75____(root)ineveryChinesepersonnomatterwheretheyare.第四部分读后续写（满分25分）76.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。Ittookaday’sdrive,butdistancewasbesidethepoint.Ialwaysenjoyedlongjourneysinmyfather’scarwithmyfamily.However,thingswentdifferentthattime.Weweremovingtoanewtown,notforanytouristdestination,buttosettledown,formyfatherhadanewjobthere.Mymother,sittingonthepassengerseatinthefront,wastalkingwithmyfather.Shelookedexcitedforthecomingnewlife.ButIwasdown,feelingnervousaboutstartinganewschoollife.Enteringanewschoolmeantadaptingtoacompletelydifferentenvironmentandmeetingnewclassmatesandteachers,whichIwasnotgoodat.Onmyfirstdayatthenewschool,Ifeltlostandoutofplace.Thestudentsalreadykneweachotherwell,andtheychattedhappilyduringbreaks.ImissedmyoldfriendsterriblyandwishedIcouldgobacktomyoldschool.Feelinglonely.Ioftenspenttimealoneduringbreaksandafterclasses,readingbooksinthelibraryordrawingpicturesintheartroom.ImissedthegooddaysIhadwithmyoldfriendsandlongedforthatsenseofbelonging.Asthedayswentby,Istillfoundithardtofitin.Iwasshyandfounditdifficulttostrikeupconversationswithmyclassmates.Someofthekidsinmyclassnoticedmydiscomfortandtriedtobefriendly,butIcouldn’tshakeoffthefeelingofbeinganoutsider.Ionlyhadwordswithmydeskmate,Alex,whennecessary.ThingstookaturnfortheworsewhenIknockedoffAlex’swaterbottlebyaccident,althoughIpickedupthebottleimmediatelyandapologizedtohim.Hegotmadatmeandseemednottoforgiveme.SoonIfoundwewereavoidingeachother.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.However,IwasassignedtopairupwithAlextodesignaposter.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Alexproudlyintroducedthatthefantasticpicturewasdrawnbyme.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________福建省泉州市部分学校2025-2026年高一上学期第二次阶段测试英语试题第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读（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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AGlobalSmartphoneUsageTrends(2023-2025)Smartphoneshavebecomeanessentialpartofmodernlife,butexcessiveusemayleadtohealthandsocialproblems.Recentstudiesrevealsignificantchangesinglobalsmartphoneusagepatternsfrom2023to2025.Thefollowingdataprovidesinsightsintodailyusagetime,purposes,andrelatedissues.1:AverageDailySmartphoneUsage(Hours/Day)AgeGroup202320242025(predict)Teens(13-19)5.25.55.8YoungAdults(20-35)4.85.05.3Middle-aged(36-55)3.53.74.0Seniors(55+)2.83.03.22:PrimarySmartphoneActivities(2023-2025)YearSocialMediaEntertainmentWork/StudyOthers202342%35%15%8%202445%33%14%8%202547%31%13%9%3:ReportedNegativeEffects(2024Survey)■EyeStrain:38%■SleepDisorders:25%■ReducedProductivity:20%■OtherIssues:12%Analysis:Thedataindicatesasteadyincreaseinsmartphoneusageacrossallagegroups,withteenagersspendingnearly6hoursdailyontheirdevicesby2025.Socialmediaconsumptionshowsthemostsignificantgrowth,risingfrom42%in2023toaprojected47%in2025.Meanwhile,timespentonwork/studyrelatedactivitiescontinuestodecline.Healthprofessionalsexpressconcernaboutthe25%ofusersreportingsleepdisordersand38%experiencingeyestrain.Theseproblemsareparticularlycommonamongheavyuserswhospendover5hoursdailyontheirphones.Expertssuggest:Settingdailyusagelimits(especiallybeforebedtime).Takingregularbreakstoresteyes.Balancingonlineandofflinesocialinteractions.Usingproductivityappstomonitorandcontrolusage.Withoutpropermanagement,excessivesmartphoneusemayleadtomoreserioushealthissuesandsocialproblemsinthecomingyears.21.Whichagegroupisprojectedtospendthemosttimeonsmartphonesin2025?A.Teens. B.YoungAdults. C.Middle-aged. D.Seniors.22.Accordingtothe2024Survey,whatisthepercentageofhealthdamageofsmartphoneuse?A.About38%. B.About25%. C.About63%. D.About32%.23.Whatdotheexpertsadviseustodo?A.Toenjoyeverydayphoneuse. B.Toincreaseregularworkouttime.C.Tomakeonlineinteractiondiverse. D.Totakeadvantageofmonitoringapps.BTenyearsago,aprivateinvestigatorappearedatmydoor.“I’mheretoinvestigatethepersonwholiveshere,”sheannounced,thenenteredmyhomeandslowlyexplored.HereyessweptfromthedecorationsonthewalltotheredTurkishmatonthefloor.Shestoppedataglassandyellowcaketrolley—agiftfrommymother.Ontopsatamanuscript:thehandwrittenmemoirsofaninety-nine-year-oldWorldWarIIveteran.Hisdaughterhadaskedformyhelpturninghisstoriesintoaliteraryfamilylegacy.Theinvestigatormovedtothelivingroom.Acurtain,trimmedwithcrystalbeads,hungfromaFrenchwindow.Thesunlightmadethecrystalsswing,castingrainbowsontheceiling.“Imadeitmyself,”Isaid.“Ilovethecherry-redfabric.”Shenoddedandapproachedthebookshelf.Sheranherfingeralongthespines,mouthingtitlesofautobiography,thenmovedtoapinkwardrobefilledwithfamilyphotos,aglobe,andtravelsouvenirs.Roombyroom,shemadenotes.Whenshefinished,shesaid,“I’vegoteverythingIneed.Afullprofileonyou.”AsIreadheranalysis,Ilearnedmoreaboutmypreferences,talents,andstyle—thingsIhadn’tfullyrecognizedbefore.Thisprofilebecamethefirststeptowarddesigningalifealignedwithmyuniquejoysandskills.Intruth,theprivateinvestigatorwasme.Ilearnedofthisself-discoveryexercisecalledThePrivate-EyeGame.Itopenedmyeyestomyauthenticself,guidingmetocreatealifestylethattrulyreflectedmytalentsanddesires.Theexerciseissimple:examineyourlifefromthisdetectiveperspective.Inyourhomeorworkspace,lookcloselyatyourbelongingsandnotewhattheyrevealaboutyou.Searchforsubtlecluesthattellyouaboutyourinterestsandtalents.Onceyou’vegatheredinformation,writea“portraitofyourself”—adetailedprofile.Reflectonit:Aretheresurprises?WhenIdidthis,Irealizedmywardrobechoicesdidn’treflectmytruestyle.Ipreferredcomfortandlightcolorsoverhighheelsandreds.Idiscoveredmyloveoftravel,curiosityaboutcultures,andtalentfordrawingoutpeople’sstories.Theseinsightshelpedmecraftaricher,morefulfillinglife.Whatmightyouuncover?Yourpersonalspaceholdscluesaboutyourtalents,interests,anddesires—thingsyoumayhaveoverlooked.Withgreaterclarity,youcanmakeconsciouschoicestolivemoreauthentically,beyondjustyourhome.24.Whatwastheinvestigatordoingintheauthor’sroom?A.Investigatingacrime. B.Appreciatingtheroom.C.Collectinginformation. D.Searchingforamanuscript.25.WhatisThePrivate-EyeGameintendedfor?A.Buildingavirtuallife. B.Discoveringone’strueself.C.Creatingapersonalspace. D.Developingone’spotential.26.Whatcanweknowaboutthewriter?A.Shelikesredstuff. B.Sheignoresherstrengths.C.Sheisgoodatstorywriting. D.Shedislikestidyinguprooms.27.Whatcanwelearnfromthestory?A.Peoplewithadetailedprofileenjoyafulfillinglife.B.Ashiftinperspectiverevealsone’shiddenaspects.C.Self-discoveryrequiresreevaluatingpossessions.D.Anoriginalportraitdisplaysone’sinnerworld.CArarelookinsidethehumanbrainmighthelptoexplainhowitclearsawaywaste.ScientistssaythefailuretoclearawaysuchwastecanleadtoAlzheimer’sdiseaseandotherbraindisorders.Braincellsusealotofnutrients(营养).Thismeanstheyproducealotofwaste.Scientistsbelievethebrainhasspecialsystemstotakeoutthiswaste,especiallyduringsleep.Theyhavereportedobservingthisprocesshappeninginmice.Buttheyhadnoclearevidencethatthishappensinhumans.Recentlypublishedresearchappearstohaveidentifiedasystem,ornetwork,ofverysmallwaste-clearingchannelsinthebrainsoflivinghumans.Theresearchersusedascanningtechnologytostudythenetwork.OneoftheresearcherswasDr.JuanPiantinoofOregonHealth&ScienceUniversity.Piantinosaidthenewresearchwasimportantevidence.“Weneededthispiecetosaythishappensinhuma