《2026年一本密卷高考英语》

B(2025·山西太原·高三检测)
College professors these days face an ever-higher bar to grab the attention of their students. Yet, Tatiana Erukhimova, who teaches physics at Texas A & M University in the United States, has managed to get her students excited about science.
Known as "Dr. Tatiana", the professor performs physics tricks with boundless energy and enthusiasm. Videos of her theatrical demonstrations have racked up (积累) hundreds of millions of views across social media platforms. In the videos, Erukhimova uses a range of everyday objects in her experiments, from ping pong balls and toilet paper to bicycle wheels and hair dryers.
It's clear she knows what it takes to get young people excited about a hard science. But it isn't always that way. When she first started teaching college freshman classes almost two decades ago, she struggled to grab the attention of her younger students. She was used to teaching juniors (大三学生) and found it easier to teach them. "By junior year, students enrolled in physics are determined to learn," she says. "But when it comes to teaching a large lecture hall of 100-plus first-year students, first impressions are important. Unfortunately, I did not grab their attention on the first day-that was my mistake!"
By the second semester, she found her footing, adjusting her approach to make her lecture halls feel smaller and get her students engaged. "Talk to your students before and after class. Walk up and down the stairs when you teach your class rather than stay on the stage," she says. "And add showy demonstrations, which help students connect the abstract concepts with real life."
Erukhimova has earned more than just recognition on social media. In October 2023, she was honored with a national award for science outreach "for leadership in bringing the excitement of physics through innovative education programs."
4. What can we infer about Erukhimova from the first two paragraphs?
A. She excites widespread interest in science.
B. She wants to be popular on social media.
C. She is passionate about making online videos.
D. She likes to play tricks on her students.
5. Why did Erukhimova find it easier to teach juniors?
A. Juniors could study entirely on their own.
B. She used simpler teaching methods for juniors.
C. She didn't have to worry about first impressions.
D. Juniors showed a higher level of commitment to learning.
6. How did Erukhimova find her footing in the second semester?
A. By engaging them in smaller groups.
B. By following a traditional teaching method.
C. By reducing the number of students in the class.
D. By making herself approachable and her teaching engaging.
7. Which of the following best describes Erukhimova?
A. Humorous.
B. Enthusiastic.
C. Stubborn.
D. Demanding.

答案： 4.A 5.D 6.D 7.B