备战2026年高考英语新热点时文阅读8（含答案与解析）

中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台 备战2026年高考时文阅读8 （每个2.5分，共40分） 文章导读 阅读理解 A篇： 一位名叫 Pat 的客户逐步走出亲子关系伤痛的心理成长历程。 B篇： 吸引工程人才方面的挑战和解决办法 C篇： Harriet Minter 对圣诞长袜的看法，强调了圣诞长袜里装满了爱与关怀 D篇： 甲烷减排为《巴黎协定》带来新希望 A In “The final session”, we follow the story of Pat, a client whose adult son cut her out of his life a year ago. This painful event left Pat struggling with a complex mix of self - blame, grief, and despair. Each time she met with her coach, while there seemed to be some progress, the pain remained palpable. A coach's role isn't about fixing everything for clients; rather, it's about helping them build a sense of self - empowerment and effectiveness. Over the past 12 months, the coach assisted Pat in developing self - care and survival strategies, aiming to help her find happiness, friendship, and purpose. They worked together on scripts to respond to common questions like “Do you have children ” which could be triggering for Pat. During the final coaching session, Pat was still blaming herself, wondering what she did wrong. The coach shared a personal story about offering sweets and the unexpected reactions from others, highlighting that sometimes our self - blame when faced with unkindness from others may be unfounded. Pat took a deep breath and admitted that it was easier to blame herself than accept that her son didn't want her in his life, suggesting he might not be a very nice person. Eventually, Pat accepted that she couldn't influence the situation and decided to move on with her life. A few weeks later, the coach received an invitation from Pat's chosen family, a support group she joined. Being invited to be part of this “family” was a significant honor for the coach, showing the positive impact of their coaching on Pat's journey of self - discovery and acceptance. 1. What was Pat's main problem when she first came to the coach A. She had trouble getting along with her family members. B. Her adult son cut off contact with her, causing her great pain. C. She lacked self - confidence and couldn't find a job. D. She had a complex about her appearance. 2. What is the main role of a coach according to the passage A. To solve all the problems for clients. B. To help clients blame others for their troubles. C. To assist clients in building self - care and a sense of effectiveness. D. To offer clients financial support. 3. Why did the coach share the story about offering sweets A. To show how popular she was. B. To prove that people are always kind. C. To tell Pat that her self - blame might be unnecessary. D. To make Pat laugh. 4. What can we infer from the fact that the coach was invited to Pat's chosen family A. Pat no longer needed the coach's help. B. The coach became a real family member of Pat. C. Pat's situation had not improved at all. D. The coaching had a positive effect on Pat. B The debate around net - zero ambitions has been a ... ...