《2026年水木金卷高考模拟试卷精编英语》

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I do think that a book can inspire ideas and ways of thinking that have the power to transform our lives. Here are some books to serve the purpose.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman is a Nobel Prize winner who has written an amazing book that dives into the mysterious world of our conscious and unconscious thinking patterns. By reading this book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to make decisions and react to certain things in your life. Yes, this is a super thick book that seems challenging, but somehow the author makes it accessible and really fun to read.
The Power of Habit
Written by award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg, this book is an awesome mix of research, stories, and revelations (启示) about habits: how we form them, how we can change them, and how knowledge about human habits is transforming everything.
The Road Less Traveled
The first words in this classic and powerful book are: Life is difficult. Without hiding the true realities of life which is filled with conflicts, difficulties, and challenging decisions, M. Scott Peck guides us to a deeper level of self-understanding and creates a path we can follow to a fuller, more peaceful life.
The Power of Now
The key message of the book is simple and powerful: The way to true happiness is through learning to live in the now, without reliving the past or racing to the future. Eckhart Tolle helps us understand how our thoughts and emotions get in the way and what to do about it.
36. What do we learn about Thinking, Fast and Slow?
A. It's too abstract to understand.
B. It helps readers to overcome difficulties.
C. It divides our thinking patterns into different types.
D. It enables readers to understand themselves better.
37. Whose book is helpful for a person who wants to quit smoking?
A. Daniel Kahneman's.
B. Charles Duhigg's.
C. M. Scott Peck's.
D. Eckhart Tolle's.
38. What is The Road Less Traveled mainly about?
A. The challenges of life.
B. A path to a better life.
C. M. Scott Peck's understanding of humans.
D. The best way to settle conflicts.
39. Which book tells us the way to achieve true happiness?
A. Thinking, Fast and Slow.
B. The Power of Habit.
C. The Power of Now.
D. The Road Less Traveled.
40. What do these books above have in common?
A. They are inspiring and helpful.
B. They are classic and refreshing.
C. They are accessible and full of fun.
D. They are adventurous and challenging.

答案： 36.D 细节理解题。题干意为:关于《思考,快与慢》,我们知道什么?根据 Thinking, Fast and Slow 部分中“an amazing book that dives into the mysterious world of our conscious and unconscious thinking patterns”可知,《思考,快与慢》这本书探讨我们有意识和无意识思维模式的神秘世界。由此可知,这本书能够让我们更好地了解自己。故选 D。
37.B 推理判断题。题干意为:谁的书对一个想要戒烟的人有帮助?根据 The Power of Habit 部分中“Written by... Charles Duhigg, this book is... about habits: how we form them, how we can change them”可知,Charles Duhigg 所著的《习惯的力量》介绍了习惯是如何形成的,以及如何改变习惯。由此可推知,这本书对想要改变吸烟习惯(即戒烟)的人有帮助。故选 B。
38.B 推理判断题。题干意为:《少有人走的路》主要是关于什么的?根据 The Road Less Traveled 部分中“M. Scott Peck guides us to a deeper level of self-understanding and creates a path we can follow to a fuller, more peaceful life”可知,这本书引导我们进入更深层次的自我理解,并创造一条我们可以遵循的道路,过上更充实、更平和的生活。由此可推知,此书主要是关于我们过得更好的路径的。故选 B。
39.C 细节理解题。题干意为:哪一本书告诉我们实现真正幸福的方法?根据 The Power of Now 部分中“The key message of the book is simple and powerful: The way to true happiness is through learning to live in the now, without reliving the past or racing to the future.”可知,《当下的力量》主要告诉了我们实现真正幸福的方法。故选 C。
40.A 推理判断题。题干意为:上述这些书有什么共同之处?通读全文,并根据第一段中“I do think that a book can inspire ideas and ways of thinking that have the power to transform our lives. Here are some books to serve the purpose.”可知,本文主要介绍了四本可以激发思想和思维方式,从而改变生活的书。由此可推知,这些书是激发灵感且有帮助的。故选 A。