2025-2026学年江苏省泰州市兴化市六校联考高三上学期期中考试英语试题

高级中学名校试卷PAGEPAGE1江苏省泰州市兴化市六校联考2025-2026学年高三上学期期中考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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ADukeUniversityMarine（海洋的）LabLocatedonthecoastofNorthCarolina,theDukeMarineLaboffersauniqueinteractiveexperienceforpre-collegeparticipants.Studentsliveandlearnonsite,withclassestaughtbyexperiencedinstructorsandindustryprofessionalswhilehavingaccesstolabs,boats,andotherMarineLabresources.Courseswillincludesustainability,conservation,marinebiologyandmore.ProgramInformation

MiddleschoolprogramHighschoolprogramMinimumAge1315Grades6-89-11DatesJune29-July5June21-27Programfee$3,720$3,720DukePre-CollegedoesnotoffertransportationtoBeaufort,NCortotheMarineLab.Thisincludestoandfromairports,busstations,andothertransportationoptions.Aparent/guardianmusttransporttheparticipanttotheDukeUniversityMarineLabonthearrivalday.What’sIncludedAllboardandlodging（宿舍）duringtheprogram;Classes9a.m.-4p.m.eachdaywithprofessional,seasonedinstructorsandteachingassociates;allbooksandsupplies;guestspeakers;entrancechargesandtransportationtotours;CollegeConnectionsseminars（研讨会）andotherclubactivities;eveningandweekendsocialevents;guidedvisitstomaincampusandsportingequipment.CoursesCourseTimeLocationReal-timeStatusMarineEcology:AFineArtsStudyofBiodiversitywithinMarineHabitatsJun29,2025-Jul5,20259:00AM-4:00PMDukeUniversityMarineLabWait-listavailable1.WhichserviceoractivitydoesDukePre-Collegeexclude?A.Ticketstotours. B.Mealsanddorms.C.Stationpick-ups. D.Sportingfacilities.2.Whatdothetwoprogramshaveincommon?A.Theyendinthesamemonth. B.Theycostabout$530perday.C.Theyacceptstudentsaged13. D.Theyprovidewait-listcolumns.3.Whatisspecialaboutthissummerprogram?A.Itfacilitatesadmissiontouniversity. B.Itoffersmanyhands-onexperiences.C.Itfeaturesstudents’all-roundgrowth. D.Itstressestheabilitytosurviveatsea.BIhavetosayitisratheruncommonformalesofmyagetobeclassicalmusicenthusiasts.Iwasnotbornintoamusicalfamilyandneitherofmyparentslearnedclassicalmusic.Therewasn’tmuchmusicinmyhomeeither.So,howdiditallstart?ThestorydatesbacktothetimeswhenIwasinkindergarten,whichhasclassicalmusicCDstoofferparents.Thinkingthatitwouldn’tbeabadideatogetmesomemusictolistento,myparentsorderedthemwithoutanyambitionofdevelopinganinterestinclassicalmusicorwhatsoever.WithoutknowingwhoBach,VivaldiandChopinwereorwhattoexpect,IjustplayedtheCDsoneafteroneandgrewincreasinglyfondofthem.Whattookplacemeanwhilewasmypianostudies,whichagainexposedmetoclassicalmusic.ButIhavetoadmitthebeginnerpiecessoundedratheruninspiredanddulltome.ThankstoYouTube,Iwasabletoexploremorethanwhatmyfirstpianoteacheroffered—frompianotoorchestralmusic,fromBachtoScriabin.Veryoften,Ididn’tpractisethepiecesmyteacherassigned,butthepiecesItrulyloved!It’salsothroughtheInternetthatIdiscoveredoneofmypianoidolslater,GrigorySokolov.Lateron,Ibecameinterestedinnotonlythemusicitself,butalsocomposersandmusichistory.Istillrememberina28-dayoutdoorprograminAustraliaorganizedbymyhighschool,weweren’tallowedtouseourmobilephonesandtherewasn’tanypianoeither.WhatIcouldonlydowastorepeatedlyrecallChopin’sPreludes(前奏曲)Op.28whenwalkingupthehills.Ifeltpeacefulasusual,butevenhappierwithgrowingenthusiasmformusic.Tome,classicalmusicexploresthedeepestemotionsofhumanitybutcanbesohumorousaswell.Themagicofitliesinitsabilitytocastlightonaspectsofhumanconditionsand,atthesametime,togobeyondthereality.4.Whatdoweknowabouttheauthor’sparents?A.Theyknewnothingaboutmusic. B.TheyhadtopurchasemusicCDs.C.Theyneverpushedhimtolovemusic. D.Theyrarelyvaluedhiscreatingtalent.5.Whatcanbeinferredfromtheauthor’spianostudies?A.Onlineresourcesbenefitedhimalot. B.Musichistoryseemedmoreinviting.C.Herecognizedtheteacher’sadvice. D.Thepianoclassesmadehimsleepy.6.Whydoestheauthormentionthe28-dayoutdoorprogram?A.Tostresshiseagernesstosing. B.Toshowhispassionformusic.C.Tocomplainaboutitsstrictrules. D.Toprovemusic’sroleincalming.7.Whatdoestheauthorthinkofclassicalmusic?A.Itfocusesonpoeticlyrics. B.Itescapesfromthereality.C.Itgivesinsightsintolife. D.Itisapeace-seekingart.CYetlonelinesshasbecomesowidespreadthatitisoftentermedamodernepidemic.Why?Acommonexplanationisthelossof“socialconnection.”Whatdoesitreallymeantobesociallyconnected?Isitquantifiedbythenumberofone’sfriendsbothonlineandoffline,orisitdefinedbythequalityanddepthoftheserelationships?However,someexpertsarguethatlonelinesstranscendsmeresocialisolation.Itispossibletomaintainhundredsofdigitalconnectionsyetstillendureprofoundfeelingsofloneliness.NorwegianwriterHildeØstby,inherbookSoLonely,suggeststhatlonelinessemergeswhenthere’sagapbetweenthesocialconnectionswedesireandthoseweactuallypossess.Individualsindenselypopulatedurbanareasfrequentlyreporthigherlevelsoflonelinessthanthoseinruralcommunities.Whilestrongsocialtiescanreduceloneliness,close-knitsocietiesreporthighlonelinessrates.Østbyfurtherinvestigatesthepsychologicalandphysicaleffectsofloneliness.Itislinkedtoemotionslikegriefandshame,anditcanevenharmone’shealth.Shebelievesthatlonelinessissometimescausedbysocialdivision—marginalization(边缘化)duetoracism,sexism,orotherformsofprejudice.Shecoinstheword“lonelify”todescribethisprocess—howpeoplearedeliberatelymadetofeelexcluded.However,lonelinessisnotonlycausedbysocialexclusion.Itcanaffectanyone,regardlessofageorbackground.Althoughtechnologyandcontemporarylifestylesmaycontributetotheproblem,atitscore,lonelinessremainsaprofoundlyhumanexperience.Østby’sbookencouragesustorethinkloneliness—notjustasapersonalissue,butasasocialone.Shecallsformoreinclusivecommunitiesandremindsusthatsmallactsofkindness,likeasmileoraconversation,canhelpothersfeellessalone.Afterall,inaworldwheresomanyfeellonely,connectionmightbethecureweallneed.8.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“transcends”inparagraph1mostprobablymean?A.resultsfrom. B.goesbeyond. C.dependson. D.equals.9.WhatfactordoesHildeØstbybelieveleadstoloneliness?A.Numerousonlinefriendsonly. B.Urbanlivingenvironments.C.Agapinsocialconnections. D.Long-termsocialisolation.10.Whatcanweinferfromtheauthor’sdiscussionofØstby’sviews?A.Needsindividualandsocietalefforts. B.Technologyistherootcause.C.Mainlyaffectsmarginalizedgroups. D.Smallkindnessesaremosteffective.11.Whatisthepassage’smainpurpose?A.Explainloneliness’scausesandsolutions. B.Analyzesocialconnectionsandloneliness.C.Arguelonelinessisasocietalissue. D.Introduceabookanditsinsights.DBytheageof5,childrenaremuchbetterthanbothyoungandadultmonkeysatshiftingtheirattentionfromonesetofrulestoanother.Theirfindingsaddtoevidencethatuniquecognitivechangesoccurinhumansbeforetheyreach5yearsofage.Likememoryandself-control,switchingbetween“mentalsets”,suchasrulesorinstructions,isacorecognitiveabilitydevelopedatyoungage.Itletsusquicklyadjusttochangesintheenvironment,forexample,choosingadifferentwaytogetsomewherewhenourfocusisblockedEvaReindlattheUniversityofStAndrewsintheUKandhercolleaguesdesignedasetoftaskstocompareattention-shiftingabilitiesinhumansandmonkeysofdifferentages.Childrenandmonkeys,whichrangedfrom5to36yearsinage,weretrainedtodeterminewhichoffourcupsontwodifferentsetsofshelvescontainedareward—stickersforchildrenandbananasforchimps.Onthegreenshelves,agreencupheldthetreats,whileontheblueshelves,itwasapinkcup.Whentheyhadtoswitchfromonesetofshelvestoanother,themonkeyssuccessfullyselectedtherightcup52percentofthetime.Thisiscomparableto3-year-oldchildren,whohadasuccessrateof50percent,and4-year-olds,whochosecorrectlyin59percentofcases.Among5-year-olds,thesuccessratewasfarhigher,at80percent.“There’sdefinitelysomethinggoingonfrom5yearsofage,”saysReindl.Theimprovementonthetaskwithageinchildrenisprobablyduetobiologicalchangessuchasthedevelopmentofthebrain’sfrontallobes(额叶),saysReindl.Butculturaldevelopmentmayplayamoreimportantrole.Justasadultsvoicephonenumbersordirectionsaloudtorememberthem,languagemayhavehelpedtheolderchildrentoswitchbetweenthetworules.Althoughtestingtendencymakesithardtocomparehumanswithothermonkeys,thegeneralfindingsarestraight-forward,saysFransatEmoryUniversityinAtlanta,Georgia.“It’shardtoarguewiththeconclusionthat5-year-oldchildrendobetterthanyoungeronesandbetterthanmonkeysofvariousages,includingadults.”12.Whatcanweinferfromthefirstparagraph?A.Self-controlisacognitiveabilityuniquetoadultmonkeys.B.Humancognitiveabilitiesdon’tstartuntil5yearsold.C.Adultmonkeysaremoredisciplinedthan5-year-oldkids.D.5-year-oldkidshavebetterflexiblethinkingthanmonkeys.13.HowdidEvaReindlmakethefindings?A.Byconsultingotherresearchers.B.Byobservingmonkeys’rewardingsystem.C.Bycollectingdatafromreferencebooks.D.Bycomparingbehaviorsofkidsandmonkeys.14.WhatdoesReindlthinkleadstocognitivechangesinchildrenbesidesage?A.Theireatinghabits. B.Theirfamilyincome.C.Theculturethey’velivedin. D.Thenumberoftheirtoys.15.WhatisFrans’sattitudetowardsthefindings?A.Opposed. B.Supportive. C.Unclear. D.Indifferent.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。Intoday’sworld,weareconstantlysurroundedbymedia—fromnewspapersandtelevisiontosocialmedia.Facedwiththisfloodofmessages,howcanwetellwhat’strue,what’sbiased(有偏见的),andwhat’smeanttoinfluenceus?____16____Medialiteracy(素养)istheabilitytoaccess,analyze,evaluateandcreatemediainavarietyofforms.It’srecognizedasakeyskillinthe21stcentury.____17____Therefore,medialiteracyisnolongeroptional.It’sessentialforinformedparticipationinourdailylives.Theconceptofmedialiteracyhasalonghistory.Asearlyasthe1920s,organizationsintheUKencouragedpeopletobemorethoughtfulmediausers.Atthetime,thegoalwasmostlytoprotectaudiences,especiallyyoungpeople,frommediainfluence.However,withtheriseoftelevision,mediaconsumptiononlygrew,____18____ThingsbegantochangeagainwiththearrivaloftheInternetandmobiledevices.Now,peoplecanaccessmediaanytimeandanywhere.Thisshiftlededucatorsandresearcherstorenewtheirfocus—notonavoidingmedia,butonusingitwisely.Researchconfirmsthebenefitsofmedialiteracyeducation.Medialiteracyprogramscanreducebodydissatisfaction,especiallyamongyoungwomenexposedtounrealisticbeautystandards.____19____Thesefindingssuggestthatmedialiteracynotonlyprotectsusfromharm,butalsosupportshealthier,morethoughtfulliving.____20____Expertssuggestexaminingmediathroughfourlenses:cognitive,emotional,aesthetic,andmoral.Bydoingso,webecomemoreactiveandempoweredmediausers.A.That’swheremedialiteracycomesin.B.So,howcanwepracticemedialiteracy?C.Theycanalsopreventthespreadofmisinformation.D.whileinterestinteachingmedialiteracydeclined.E.Thisisalsolikelytopromoteyourhealthandhappiness.F.Studiesshowthatmediacaninfluenceourbehaviors,oftenwithoutusrealizingit.G.somodernmedialiteracyeducationteachespeopletoquestionwhattheyseeandhear.第三部分语言运用(共两节，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四个选项中选出最佳选项。Mysonjustgothisdrivingpermit.Onthewayhome,I___21___ontoasideroad,unbuckled(解开)myseatbelt,and___22___placeswithhim.Hisbodywas___23___,unwillingtoacceptthe___24___.“It’sokay,”Isaid,“atsomepoint,youjusthavetogoforit.”“No,Iamnotready.YoualwayssayIshouldn’tletanyonemakemedosomethingI’mnotcomfortablewith.”Hetookadeepbreathand___25___myfather’swords,“Don’teverapologizeforknowingyour___26___.”Foramoment,time___27___.Memoriesfromthatsummervacation___28___throughmymind.Ourfamilydecidedtoridetherollercoaster(过山车).___29___thefactthatmostfamilymembersagreed,I___30___myfearandjoinedthem.Butwhenitwastimetostepintothewaitingseat,mybodywasstiffwithfear,andinthatmomentIknew:Ijustcouldn’tdoit.So,I___31___.Theygotbackfromtherollercoastersoonafter.Tomysurprise,noonelookedvery___32___abouttheirexperience.Dadsaidhewasproudofmydecision.Thiswastheexact___33___ofmyexpectation.Instantly,Iunderstoodhowmysonfelt.Iknewhewas___34___right.Icouldn’tmakehimdoit.Knowingyourlimitsisn’ta___35___ofweakness.It’sactuallyanindicationofstrength.21.A.spedup B.pulledover C.pulleddown D.leftfor22.A.traded B.earned C.kept D.discovered23.A.aching B.tense C.injured D.weak24.A.plan B.program C.experiment D.proposal25.A.echoed B.questioned C.ignored D.answered26.A.secrets B.limits C.boundaries D.abilities27.A.raced B.slowed C.froze D.healed28.A.flowed B.faded C.gave D.flashed29.A.Considering B.Once C.Unless D.Supposing30.A.sensed B.explored C.overcame D.swallowed31.A.encouraged B.enjoyed C.withdrew D.composed32.A.curious B.upset C.exhausted D.excited33.A.opposite B.answer C.explanation D.remark34.A.hardly B.seldom C.absolutely D.rarely35.A.cause B.signal C.sign D.result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。Chinahaslongbeenknownasthe“factoryoftheworld”,withtheMade-in-Chinalabeloftenlinkedwithcheapandlow-quality___36___(good).Thisimpressionisnowbecomingathingof___37___past.DrivenbyrisingR&Dinvestmentandconsumptionupgrades,manyChinesemanufacturers(制造商)are___38___(gradual)movingupthevaluechainandgaininggroundinthehigh-endmarket.BEIJING—Paris’LouvreMuseumhasbecomethelatesthotspotfortoycollectors,withloversliningup___39___exclusivedesignertoysfromChinesepopculturebrandPOPMART,___40___well-knowncharacterslikeLabubuareredesignedafterWesternartmasterpiecessuchastheMonaLisa,VanGogh’sself-portrait(自画像)andManet’sTheFifer.POPMART___41___(open)a60-square-meterstorenearthemuseumlastsummeraspartofitsoverseasmarket___42___(enlarge),drawingfansfromacrossEurope.Victoire,aPOPMARTfanfromFrance,hasbeencollectingthebrand’sblindboxfigurines(小像)forayearandahalf.“I’mfascinatedwiththeideastheblindboxescontain.Theyare___43___(invite)andcolorful.Theybringjoytotheinnerchildwithinme,”theladyinher20stoldXinhua.Fordecades,Chinahasbeenknownasthe“factoryoftheworld”forsimpleandlow-endproducts,___44___POPMART’sdesignertoysstandasanexampleofanewwaveofinnovativeChineseproducts,____45____(reshape)globalopinionson“MadeinChina”withinthetoyindustry.第四部分书面表达(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)46.假定你是李华，你交换的澳洲高中决定增加一个新的校园网站栏目。校方提出“GrowingPains”和“BacktoThePast”两个选择。请给校方写一封邮件，内容包括：1.你的选择；2.说明理由。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。DearSirorMadam,Ireallyliketheideaofaddinganewcolumntoourcampuswebsite.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours-sincerely,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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。TheForgottenBirthdayJordansatontheedgeofherbed,staringattheballoonsanddecorationsthatherparentshadhelpedherputupforherbirthdayparty.Thehousewasbuzzingwithexcitementandlaughter,butshecouldn’tshakeoffthefeelingofdisappointment.Herbestfriend,Sam,hadn’tshownup.Shehadtextedhimafewtimes,buttherewasnoresponse.Thefollowingdayatschool,JordanfinallysawSaminthehallway.Herheartpoundedwithanticipation,hopinghehadagoodreasonformissingherbirthday.Butassheapproachedhim,shecouldn’thideherhurtfeelings.“Hey,Sam,”shesaid,trying,tosoundcasual.“Youmissedmybirthdayyesterday.”Sam’sfaceturnedpale,andhelookedgenuinelyshocked.“Ohno,Jordan,I’msosorry.Icompletelyforgot.I’vehadsomuchgoingonlately.”Jordan’seyeswelledupwithtears.“Forgot?Howcouldyouforget?We’vebeenbestfriendssincekindergarten,andyou’venevermissedmybirthdaybefore.”Samreachedouttotouchherarm,butshepulledaway.“Jordan,pleaseletmeexplain.Mygrandmotherhasbeenreallysick,andI’ve-been-tendingherbecausemyparentsareonbusiness.It’sbeenoverwhelming,andIjustlosttrackoftime.”Jordan’sjawtightened,strugglingtokeepheremotionsincheck.“Doyouknowhowembarrassingitwastotelleveryonemybestfriendforgotmybirthday?”Sam’sexpressionsoftened,andhetookastepcloser.“Jordan,Iunderstandhowyoufeel,andI’mreallysorry.Ishouldhavetoldyouwhatwasgoingon.”Jordanturnedaway.FortherestofthedayJordancouldn’tstopthinkingaboutSam’ssituation.Shereplayedtheirconversationinhermind,feelingamixofangerandguilt.SheknewSamwasdealingwithalot,butshecouldn’thelpbutfeelhurtbyhisforgetfulness.Herthoughtskeptherawakethatnight,andthenextmorning,shewasvisiblyexhausted.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。Jordan’smomnoticedhersadnessandaskedwhatwaswrong.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Backhomethatevening,SamwassurprisedtoseeJordansittingbesidehisgrandmother.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________江苏省泰州市兴化市六校联考2025-2026学年高三上学期期中考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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ADukeUniversityMarine（海洋的）LabLocatedonthecoastofNorthCarolina,theDukeMarineLaboffersauniqueinteractiveexperienceforpre-collegeparticipants.Studentsliveandlearnonsite,withclassestaughtbyexperiencedinstructorsandindustryprofessionalswhilehavingaccesstolabs,boats,andotherMarineLabresources.Courseswillincludesustainability,conservation,marinebiologyandmore.ProgramInformation

MiddleschoolprogramHighschoolprogramMinimumAge1315Grades6-89-11DatesJune29-July5June21-27Programfee$3,720$3,720DukePre-CollegedoesnotoffertransportationtoBeaufort,NCortotheMarineLab.Thisincludestoandfromairports,busstations,andothertransportationoptions.Aparent/guardianmusttransporttheparticipanttotheDukeUniversityMarineLabonthearrivalday.What’sIncludedAllboardandlodging（宿舍）duringtheprogram;Classes9a.m.-4p.m.eachdaywithprofessional,seasonedinstructorsandteachingassociates;allbooksandsupplies;guestspeakers;entrancechargesandtransportationtotours;CollegeConnectionsseminars（研讨会）andotherclubactivities;eveningandweekendsocialevents;guidedvisitstomaincampusandsportingequipment.CoursesCourseTimeLocationReal-timeStatusMarineEcology:AFineArtsStudyofBiodiversitywithinMarineHabitatsJun29,2025-Jul5,20259:00AM-4:00PMDukeUniversityMarineLabWait-listavailable1.WhichserviceoractivitydoesDukePre-Collegeexclude?A.Ticketstotours. B.Mealsanddorms.C.Stationpick-ups. D.Sportingfacilities.2.Whatdothetwoprogramshaveincommon?A.Theyendinthesamemonth. B.Theycostabout$530perday.C.Theyacceptstudentsaged13. D.Theyprovidewait-listcolumns.3.Whatisspecialaboutthissummerprogram?A.Itfacilitatesadmissiontouniversity. B.Itoffersmanyhands-onexperiences.C.Itfeaturesstudents’all-roundgrowth. D.Itstressestheabilitytosurviveatsea.BIhavetosayitisratheruncommonformalesofmyagetobeclassicalmusicenthusiasts.Iwasnotbornintoamusicalfamilyandneitherofmyparentslearnedclassicalmusic.Therewasn’tmuchmusicinmyhomeeither.So,howdiditallstart?ThestorydatesbacktothetimeswhenIwasinkindergarten,whichhasclassicalmusicCDstoofferparents.Thinkingthatitwouldn’tbeabadideatogetmesomemusictolistento,myparentsorderedthemwithoutanyambitionofdevelopinganinterestinclassicalmusicorwhatsoever.WithoutknowingwhoBach,VivaldiandChopinwereorwhattoexpect,IjustplayedtheCDsoneafteroneandgrewincreasinglyfondofthem.Whattookplacemeanwhilewasmypianostudies,whichagainexposedmetoclassicalmusic.ButIhavetoadmitthebeginnerpiecessoundedratheruninspiredanddulltome.ThankstoYouTube,Iwasabletoexploremorethanwhatmyfirstpianoteacheroffered—frompianotoorchestralmusic,fromBachtoScriabin.Veryoften,Ididn’tpractisethepiecesmyteacherassigned,butthepiecesItrulyloved!It’salsothroughtheInternetthatIdiscoveredoneofmypianoidolslater,GrigorySokolov.Lateron,Ibecameinterestedinnotonlythemusicitself,butalsocomposersandmusichistory.Istillrememberina28-dayoutdoorprograminAustraliaorganizedbymyhighschool,weweren’tallowedtouseourmobilephonesandtherewasn’tanypianoeither.WhatIcouldonlydowastorepeatedlyrecallChopin’sPreludes(前奏曲)Op.28whenwalkingupthehills.Ifeltpeacefulasusual,butevenhappierwithgrowingenthusiasmformusic.Tome,classicalmusicexploresthedeepestemotionsofhumanitybutcanbesohumorousaswell.Themagicofitliesinitsabilitytocastlightonaspectsofhumanconditionsand,atthesametime,togobeyondthereality.4.Whatdoweknowabouttheauthor’sparents?A.Theyknewnothingaboutmusic. B.TheyhadtopurchasemusicCDs.C.Theyneverpushedhimtolovemusic. D.Theyrarelyvaluedhiscreatingtalent.5.Whatcanbeinferredfromtheauthor’spianostudies?A.Onlineresourcesbenefitedhimalot. B.Musichistoryseemedmoreinviting.C.Herecognizedtheteacher’sadvice. D.Thepianoclassesmadehimsleepy.6.Whydoestheauthormentionthe28-dayoutdoorprogram?A.Tostresshiseagernesstosing. B.Toshowhispassionformusic.C.Tocomplainaboutitsstrictrules. D.Toprovemusic’sroleincalming.7.Whatdoestheauthorthinkofclassicalmusic?A.Itfocusesonpoeticlyrics. B.Itescapesfromthereality.C.Itgivesinsightsintolife. D.Itisapeace-seekingart.CYetlonelinesshasbecomesowidespreadthatitisoftentermedamodernepidemic.Why?Acommonexplanationisthelossof“socialconnection.”Whatdoesitreallymeantobesociallyconnected?Isitquantifiedbythenumberofone’sfriendsbothonlineandoffline,orisitdefinedbythequalityanddepthoftheserelationships?However,someexpertsarguethatlonelinesstranscendsmeresocialisolation.Itispossibletomaintainhundredsofdigitalconnectionsyetstillendureprofoundfeelingsofloneliness.NorwegianwriterHildeØstby,inherbookSoLonely,suggeststhatlonelinessemergeswhenthere’sagapbetweenthesocialconnectionswedesireandthoseweactuallypossess.Individualsindenselypopulatedurbanareasfrequentlyreporthigherlevelsoflonelinessthanthoseinruralcommunities.Whilestrongsocialtiescanreduceloneliness,close-knitsocietiesreporthighlonelinessrates.Østbyfurtherinvestigatesthepsychologicalandphysicaleffectsofloneliness.Itislinkedtoemotionslikegriefandshame,anditcanevenharmone’shealth.Shebelievesthatlonelinessissometimescausedbysocialdivision—marginalization(边缘化)duetoracism,sexism,orotherformsofprejudice.Shecoinstheword“lonelify”todescribethisprocess—howpeoplearedeliberatelymadetofeelexcluded.However,lonelinessisnotonlycausedbysocialexclusion.Itcanaffectanyone,regardlessofageorbackground.Althoughtechnologyandcontemporarylifestylesmaycontributetotheproblem,atitscore,lonelinessremainsaprofoundlyhumanexperience.Østby’sbookencouragesustorethinkloneliness—notjustasapersonalissue,butasasocialone.Shecallsformoreinclusivecommunitiesandremindsusthatsmallactsofkindness,likeasmileoraconversation,canhelpothersfeellessalone.Afterall,inaworldwheresomanyfeellonely,connectionmightbethecureweallneed.8.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“transcends”inparagraph1mostprobablymean?A.resultsfrom. B.goesbeyond. C.dependson. D.equals.9.WhatfactordoesHildeØstbybelieveleadstoloneliness?A.Numerousonlinefriendsonly. B.Urbanlivingenvironments.C.Agapinsocialconnections. D.Long-termsocialisolation.10.Whatcanweinferfromtheauthor’sdiscussionofØstby’sviews?A.Needsindividualandsocietalefforts. B.Technologyistherootcause.C.Mainlyaffectsmarginalizedgroups. D.Smallkindnessesaremosteffective.11.Whatisthepassage’smainpurpose?A.Explainloneliness’scausesandsolutions. B.Analyzesocialconnectionsandloneliness.C.Arguelonelinessisasocietalissue. D.Introduceabookanditsinsights.DBytheageof5,childrenaremuchbetterthanbothyoungandadultmonkeysats