专题01 阅读理解(应用文+记叙文)-2024年浙江省高考英语精选模拟题分类汇编.zip

专题01 阅读理解应用文 + 记叙文 Passage1.【2024·浙江杭州·模拟预测】 Summer may well be the favourite season of classical music lovers, with numerous festivals spanning all genres and composers taking place worldwide. And what’s better than enjoying a live performance of your favourite piece? Enjoying it in the great outdoors, of course! Verbier Festival, Switzerland Nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps at 1500 metres altitude is a picturesque little village called Verbier. Its magical two-week celebration festival has become known for attracting the biggest soloists in the world, and this year, marking its 30th anniversary, is no exception with its all-star cast: Chinese pianist Yuja Wang, the young superstar cellist Sheku-Kanneh Mason and many others. July 14 — July 30, verbierfestival.com Granada International Festival, Spain Since 1952, the International Festival of Music and Dance of Granada has taken up residence in Alhambra Palace and its gardens during the months of June and July, to showcase classical music, opera ballet, Spanish dance and flamenco. The outdoor Generalife Theatre presents the visual spectaculars of the Spanish National Ballet, Hamburg Ballet and Spain’s National Dance Company. Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will also draw crowds to the breathtaking Generalife. June 21 — July 19, grandafestival.org Edinburgh International Festival, Scotland With the Edinburgh International Festival around every corner, there’s a wonderful atmosphere on the historic streets of Edinburgh in August. Historic squares become circles as people gather to watch miraculous performers. This year, it welcomes violinist Nicola Benedetti as festival director with a fresh programme that invites international guests including the Alvin Ailey from American Dance Theatre, and South Korea’s KBS Symphony Orchestra in their first ever UK performance. August 4 — August 27, eif.co.uk Grand Tet on Music Festival, USA Located at the base of the Tet on mountain range in Wyoming and within easy reach of Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Teton Music Festival offers unrivalled access to the natural world as well as eight weeks of music. The programme will open with a cycle of Beethoven piano concertos with local pianist Garrick Ohlsson and close with concert performances of Puccini’s La bohème. July 3 — August 27, gtmf.org 1．Which festival is suitable for ballet enthusiasts? A．Verbier Festival. B．Grand Teton Music Festival. C．Granada International Festival. D．Edinburgh International Festival. 2．What do these four festivals have in common? A．They are all held in mountains. B．They are all over three weeks long. C．They all offer outdoor venues to enjoy music. D．They all invite famous musicians from home and abroad. 3．Where is the text most probably taken from? A．A music magazine. B．A travel brochure. C．A commercial advertisement. D．An art guidebook. Passage2.【2024·浙江绍兴·模拟预测】 The Best Maldives Island for Your Travel Style Every resort (度假地) in Maldives is its own private island but choosing the right one for you can be difficult. Want to kick off your Indian Ocean holiday in style? Our guide will help you know what to look for in the hunt for your ideal island.Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi You’ll never go hungry at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, which has 11 restaurants, including ones specializing in garden-to-table cuisine. There are regular food-themed events, too — our favorites include Arabian Night and the Twilight Seafood Barbecue.Four Seasons Resort Maldives Considered one of the best spots in the Maldives for honeymoons, the Four Seasons Resort Maldives has a huge range of room categories and offers a brilliant selection of packages, including Island Romance packages that feature fantastic extras designed with couples in mind.Fairmont Maldives There are numerous reasons to visit the Fairmont Maldives, including the fact that it’s a great place to learn about sustainability, whether it’s at the Sustainability Lab, where guests can turn discarded plastic bottles into jewelry or during excursions with marine biologists from a charity created to protect sea turtles.Heritance Aarah Heritance Aarah recently opened its Live Maldivian Village Museum, which focuses on 4,000 years of Maldivian history. Guests can learn about the art of coral stone carving and find out why locals are known as some of the world’s best boat builders. To ensure you experience the Maldives’ best bits, schedule a holiday every month without fail. We’re joking, but you get the point: think what you want to see and do, and brush up on the different areas’ seasonal selling points. 4．Who are the target readers of the article? A．Sports lovers. B．Travel enthusiasts. C．Wilderness explorers. D．Travel agents. 5．What do you know about the four islands recommended? A．They are the first four most-visited sites. B．They have their own unique characteristics. C．They are just tailored for young couples. D．They feature absolute peace and tranquility. 6．Why does the author make suggestions in the last paragraph? A．To persuade you to journey to Maldives. B．To urge you to start a holiday early. C．To remind you not to miss selling points. D．To help you choose the ideal island. Passage3.【2024·浙江温州·二模】 Art Gallery of NSW(New South Wales) Exhibition Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day? 25 November 2023-28 April 2024 Day and night, love and rage, calm and chaos. Enter a world of emotional extremes in this exhibition of the art of Louise Bourgeois, one of the most influential artists of the past century. Born in Paris in 1911 and living and working in New York until her death in 2010, Bourgeois is well-known for her fearless exploration of human relationships across a seven-decade career. Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day? reveals the extraordinary reach and intensity of Bourgeois’ art, from unforgettable sculptures of the 1940s to her tough yet tender weaving works of the 1990s and 2000s. It also reveals the psychological tensions that powered her search, through a dramatic presentation in two contrasting exhibition spaces. Moving from the well-lit rooms of “Day” to the darkened area of “Night”, viewers will encounter more than 120 works, including many never seen before in Australia. Tickets can be booked online via the exhibition or event page on our website, or in person at the welcome desk at the Art Gallery. Tickets cannot be exchanged, but if something unexpected happens that prevents you from attending, you can change the date of your reservation in your confirmation email. 7．What do we know about Louise Bourgeois? A．Her art is conservative. B．She was an emotional artist. C．She was raised in Paris. D．Her art explores human relationships. 8．What does the exhibition feature? A．Various themes. B．Contrasting layout. C．Intensive colors. D．Extraordinary paintings. 9．What can you do if you can’t attend the exhibition? A．Reschedule the date. B．Cancel the booking. C．Claim the money back. D．Exchange the event. Passage4.【2024·浙江杭州·一模】 Apply for the 2024 –2025 School Year We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively. Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. Our application for the 2024 - 2025 school year will be available late September with a January 22, 2024 deadline. Importantly, Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due. Important Dates September 2023 - March 2024 Marist School admissions events Late September 2023 Marist 2024 - 2025 application available in Ravenna October 2023 - January 2024 Required SSAT testing December 3, 2023 Open Heuse January 22, 2024 Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due February 1, 2024 Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials;   transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due February 12, 2024 Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application March 30, 2024 AAAIS common notification date April 11, 2024 Deadline to respond to offer of admission 10．Who is this article mainly intended for? A．Students in all grades. B．Students in 6th or 8th grades. C．Parents of children in 6th or 8th grades. D．Parents of children in 7th to 9th grades. 11．What do we know about Ravenna? A．It deals with entry applications. B．It promotes school management. C．It is accessible the whole school year. D．It monitors the admissions process. 12．Which can be a possible date for applicants to submit teacher evaluations? A．August 30, 2023. B．January 26, 2024. C．February 3, 2024. D．March 30, 2024. Passage5.【2024·浙江绍兴·三模】 Sandoval, who comes from Los Angeles, has traveled and filmed in over 50 countries across seven continents and now lives in China. “In 2008, tired of my studio work in the U.S, I came to China, thinking I would be here one or two years, but it has turned out to be 16 years!” he said. He hopes his photographs will inspire others to embark on adventures as well. Sandoval is a professional photographer and learned commercial photography at what was then the Brooks Institute of Photography. With the hope of trying something different for himself, he went to Chengdu in Southwest China to live in October 2008 and has traveled throughout the country since then. In the beginning, he did editorial work for magazines both in and outside Sichuan, such as Vogue. Then he worked with the Sichuan tourism department to produce travel brochures, and also on ad campaigns for destinations for corporate companies. To him, Chengdu is the capital of a laid-back lifestyle. He was delighted to see that residents, dressed stylishly or comfortably, strolled in the streets “as slowly as snails”. Almost a “walking encyclopedia” of Chengdu, Sandoval covered every corner of Chengdu and recorded Chengduese and their lives with his camera, listening to the sound of mahjong tiles being shuffled and music from traditional stringed instruments. He also goes from place to place with his heavy travel kit. The varied culture and vast, beautiful land has kept him in China much longer than he had planned in the beginning. He remembers a wide range of adventures like exploring a local vineyard and local wine in Yinchuan City, a riding performance by a Mongolian ethnic group in the Shuidonggou Horse Riding Show, and then the totally different experience of visiting the Hainan Free Trade Port in the south. He thinks he has done a lot in “this beautiful and vast country” with his “travel photos”. “I try to show people the beauty of where I go. I try to inspire them to travel and go to places. I’m hoping to do more international work,” he said. 13．Why did Sandoval come to China? A．He was not good at studio work. B．He wanted to step out of the comfort zone. C．He had a preference for international work. D．He was attracted by the picturesque nature of China. 14．What does the underlined word “laid-back” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Leisurely. B．Simple. C．Luxurious. D．Healthy. 15．Sandoval’s experiences around China are mentioned in Paragraph 5 to show _______. A．Sandoval’s diverse hobbies B．Sandoval’s desire for new careers C．Sandoval’s superb photo technique D．Sandoval’s fascination for Chinese culture 16．What is the writing purpose of this passage? A．To call on readers to take up photography. B．To praise Sandoval for spreading Chinese culture. C．To facilitate the development of tourism in Chengdu. D．To introduce the experience of a professional photographer. Passage6.【2024·浙江杭州·一模】 Diana was out shopping in a busy department store after work one evening. Just five minutes before closing time, she heard a staff member saying, “someone is having a seizure (癫痫)”: Walking quickly towards the staff member, Diana saw a fellow shopper on the ground. She had fallen and was lying on the floor, jerking uncontrollably. A small group of people had gathered to help the woman and a staff member called an ambulance. Dian a knew that she could use what she had learned on her first aid course to help as well. Knowing it was important to keep the woman safe, one of the employees brought over a staff jacket and they put it under the woman’s head so she wouldn’t injure herself. “The seizure probably lasted only a few minutes, but it seemed much longer while it was going on,” Diana said. “When the jerking stopped, a man helped turn the woman on to her side. I then tilted her head back to help her keep breathing. After the seizure, the woman seemed not to be able to understand what we were saying and couldn’t speak. Luckily, I had learned that this can happen after a seizure and it may take some time for people to get back to normal.” “It was such a comfort when she very tentatively answered that she was OK. By this time, the ambulance was on its way, the store had closed for the night and the other shoppers who had helped at first had left.” “We all a-greed that the woman was in safe hands with the first aider and a nurse who had also stopped to help, so I started to make my way out of the store.” “As I was leaving, one of the store’s employees said, ‘thank you for your kindness’”. “I was very touched by her words, and I told her that I’d learned first aid in case something like this ever happened, and now it had. Even though the incident left me feeling very shaken, I was glad I knew what to do to help.” 17．What did Diana do to help the woman suffering from a seizure? A．She called an ambulance for her. B．She helped turn the woman to one side. C．She brought over a staff jacket to keep her warm. D．She made sure the woman could breathe easily. 18．How did Diana feel after the incident? A．Grateful. B．Relieved. C．Anxious. D．Regretful. 19．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A．Diana stayed to help when the ambulance arrived. B．The woman could not answer their questions because of pain. C．It was essential to learn some knowledge of first aid. D．The employee was too frightened to offer a helping hand. 20．Which proverb can be applied to Diana’s actions in this situation? A．Actions speak louder than words. B．Constant dropping water wears the stone. C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. D．Where there is a will, there is a way. Passage7.【2024·浙江绍兴·二模】 Scott McKenzie and Jeremy Uhrich, two dads from Huntingdon, have transformed their passion for baking into a heartwarming community effort. This journey began when McKenzie, 58, found himself laid off and decided to learn a new skill every week. Baking was one of these new skills, and he was pleasantly surprised by the quality of his first batch of cookies. Proudly, he shared his creation on social media, catching the attention of Uhrich,a longtime friend, who playfully challenged him to a bake-off. Uhrich, 42, baked with his sons that same day and proposed a competition to McKenzie. The two agreed to let community workers in the community judge the treats as a thank-you for their help during the challenging times. The competition was a success, but McKenzie and Uhrich didn’t stop there. They decided to deliver the rest of the cookies to community workers, sparking an idea that would eventually become Cookies for Caregivers. The timing couldn’t have been more crucial—the community had recently experienced a terrible earthquake, leaving many homes destroyed and families displaced. As part of the rebuilding efforts, a Facebook group, Cookies for Caregivers was born. McKenzie and Uhrich allowed their neighbors to volunteer to make treats for first responders and business owners who were working tirelessly in the aftermath of the earthquake. Since the disaster struck, more than 100 people have joined the group, baking and delivering more than 15,000 cookies to workers at hospitals, grocery stores, fire departments, and more. The impact of Cookies for Caregivers has been profound. Uhrich says “they’ve seen a lot of smiles and tears during deliveries”. The project has brought together members of the community who may have never interacted otherwise, all with a common goal of showing gratitude to those on the front lines of the rebuilding efforts after the earthquake. McKenzie says “they plan on continuing the effort because they are immensely grateful for the selfless contributions and want to express their appreciation to as many people as possible”. 21．What happened to Scott McKenzie before he started to bake? A．He was unfortunately out of work. B．He challenged Uhrich on social media. C．He suffered a lot during the hard times. D．He worked as a judge in the community. 22．What initially led to Cookies for Caregivers? A．Smiles and tears during deliveries. B．A bake-off between McKenzie and Uhrich. C．Positive responses to the delicious cookies. D．The rebuilding efforts after a terrible earthquake. 23．What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A．A description of a terrible earthquake. B．An introduction to Cookless for Caregivers. C．The impact of Cookies for Caregivers. D．The effort by responders and business owners. 24．What message is conveyed in the passage? A．It’s never too old to legent. B．Two heads are holler than one. C．Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. D．A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Passage8.【2024·浙江宁波·二模】 The day I met Hani Irmawati, she stood alone in the parking lot of the International school, a shy seventeen-year-old in worn clothing. Despite the school’s policy against Indonesian students, she approached me, begging to improve her English. When I inquired about her motivation, expecting a local job search, she quietly expressed her dream of attending an American university. Moved by her determination, I volunteered to help her after school. Each day, Hani woke at dawn, studying on the bus to her public high school, then joining me in the afternoon, exhausted but eager to learn. Despite her struggles with college-level English, her perseverance amazed me. Hani’s family lived modestly, her parents working as a custodian and a maid. Their income couldn’t support her American university aspirations, dampening my initial optimism. In December 1998, a scholarship opportunity arose, but upon reviewing the requirements, I despaired. Hani lacked the extracurricular experience and standardized test scores typical of applicants. Despite my discouragement, she remained resolute, asking me to submit her application. Unable to refuse, I completed the application, highlighting her courage and perseverance. I warned her of slim acceptance odds, but she remained steadfast. In the following weeks, Hani intensified her English studies, and I arranged for her to take the Test of English Fluency. The computerized test posed a significant challenge for her. Just before departing for the test, she received a letter from the scholarship association. I began reading the letter with her, only to discover she’d been accepted. Overjoyed, I celebrated while Hani stood quietly, perhaps bewildered by my shock. In that moment, I realized what Hani had known all along: success requires not just intelligence, but also the drive to persevere and the courage to believe in oneself. 25．What motivated Hani to improve her English? A．Pressure from family members. B．Curiosity about foreign languages. C．Job prospects in the local community. D．Ambition of entering an American university. 26．What can we infer about the difficulties that Hani had? A．Hani’s parents were unsupportive of her dream. B．Hani was uninterested in extracurricular activities. C．Hani’s application form was not submitted on time. D．Hani was not academically qualified for the scholarship. 27．How did the author likely feel upon discovering Hani’s acceptance to the scholarship? A．Surprised and proud. B．Relieved but envious. C．Touched and honored. D．Shocked but concerned. 28．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．From Shyness to Success B．A Scholar’s Journey C．The Power of Perseverance D．Hani’s Unrealistic Dream Passage9.【2024·浙江嘉兴·模拟预测】 Sweat slips down my cheek as I glide (滑动) my fingers through the cool water. I’ve reached the turnaround point of the day’s kayaking (皮划艇) trip. I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining freshwater to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is awesome. Solo (独自的) outings had never crossed my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was tough. In October 2020, I decided to take adventure on a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) to admire the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so alive. I was more aware of my surroundings than I’d ever been while hiking that day. I studied the markings of trees, focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. Every word bubble in my mind pointed to a newfound truth-solo hiking is my happy place. When spring arrived, I decided to check off another solo sport: kayaking. My chest, initially tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river that I’d long admired back on shore. Since that first solo hiking, adventuring alone has become like medicine for me. It has also pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social media, my adventure-friend circle has ballooned. But at least once per month, I schedule time to hit nature with my favorite friend: me. 29．What pushed the author to start going on solo outings? A．A longing for a peaceful life. B．A desire to challenge herself. C．Living close to a national park. D．Difficulty in finding companions. 30．What did the author do during her first solo hiking trip in CVNP? A．She explored a new route for hiking. B．She paid attention to her inner voice. C．She collected a variety of autumn leaves. D．She recorded the forest sounds on her phone. 31．How did the author feel after her first kayaking trip? A．Surprised. B．Delighted. C．Nervous. D．Lonely. 32．What does the underlined word “ballooned” in the last paragraph mean? A．restarted B．transformed C．disappeared D．expanded Passage10.【2024·浙江杭州·一模】 In 1959, Handler changed how toy dolls were made when she introduced “Barbie” to the world. With her mature figure, Barbie was one of the first “grown-up” dolls to hit the retail market. Handler wanted to create a toy that was different from the baby dolls that dominated little girls’ toy boxes. She wanted a doll that girls could project their future dreams upon and allowed for limitless clothing and career choices. Inspired by paper dolls of the time, Handler, to much disagreement, made sure Barbie had the body of a grown woman. “My own philosophy of Barbie,” Handler wrote in her autobiography, “was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman had choices.” There’s even a Barbie for cancer patients — Brave Barbie — a partnership between Mattel and CureSearch that sends a bald (光头的) Barbie to families affected by cancer. “Gifting my daughter a Barbie who suffered from cancer was tremendous,” Michelle, a cancer survivor said, “We would play with that Barbie together and I’d heartbreakingly watch her pretend to take the doll to the hospital for chemo (化疗), or place its long wig on top of its head and tell the doll ‘It’s time to be beautiful again.’” Bald Barbie was super brave and went on awesome adventures after chemo. Sometimes she felt sick and needed to sleep, but would feel much better after a rest. Bald Barbie always beat the cancer and went on to live a long and happy life with her family. That Barbie became so much more than a plastic doll — she was a means of communication and a coping mechanism during an extremely distressing time for little families. 33．Why did Handler create Barbie? A．To make a hit in the retail market. B．To appeal to girls with her diverse outfits. C．To do a project on women’s career choices. D．To inspire girls to make choices as they wish. 34．How might Michelle feel when watching her daughter with Brave Barbie? A．Sad yet comforted. B．Envious yet proud. C．Overwhelmed and ashamed. D．Heartbroken and regretful. 35．What does Brave Barbie mean to Michelle’s family? A．A reliable emotional support. B．A glue for broken relationships. C．An effective practical treatment. D．A secret medium of negotiation. 36．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A medical journal. B．A charity brochure. C．A financial report. D．A story collection. Passage11.【2024·浙江嘉兴.二模】 I have always been proud of my handwriting, a skill I was taught in grade school. The teacher was teaching us the Palmer Penmanship Method, drilling into us the importance of forming big flowing lines when we wrote g’s and s’s as well as beautiful f’s that in my mind were like fairy tale princesses wearing fancy hats while extending their right foot. We were strictly prohibited from using block letters on our homework, as they lack the beauty. Now it becomes apparent that young people no longer learn cursive(草书). They type everything, mostly on their phones. Beautiful handwriting is a thing of the past. This has become a source of great sadness among traditionalists. But recently something happened that shook my faith in cursive. To my complete disbelief, not one but two of my close friends complained about the handwriting on my postcards. They were grateful for the beautiful postcards I regularly sent, but they said they honestly couldn't read a thing I had written. One friend went so far as to ask if I could use block letters next time so that she could understand what I was writing. Initially, I was angry. I had made the effort to cover an entire postcard with what I viewed as not just handwriting but calligraphy. But then I showed an English friend a postcard I'd just written, and he said that the only thing that was readily understandable was the letters “U. S. A．” The rest of it, he politely suggested, looked like “chicken scrawl”. Looking at the postcard dispassionately, I unwillingly admit that he has a point. All the m’s and n’s run together, and the l’s look like l’s. The a’s are indistinguishable from the q’s. So, from now on, I'm taking their advice and using block letters to communicate. In fact, I just now sent an old friend a postcard. But this time, I simply wrote—in big block letters: DEAR ALICE: HI. JOE. I hope she gets the message. 37．What do we know about the Palmer Penmanship Method? A．It is characterized by big flowing lines. B．It is rarely appreciated by traditionalists. C．It was not allowed in students'homework. D．It is viewed as a trend in handwriting styles. 38．What weakened the writer’s belief in cursive? A．The popularity of block letters in recent times. B．The younger generation’s disinterest in cursive. C．His friends’ failure to comprehend his postcards. D．His English friend's suggestion on postcard design. 39．Why did the writer switch to block letters for communication? A．To deliver his message clearly. B．To improve his handwriting skills. C．To win praise from his friends. D．To show his passion for calligraphy. 40．What is the text mainly about? A．The wide use of cursive. B．The sad decline of cursive. C．The value of preserving cursive. D．The technique of writing in cursive. Passage12.【2024·浙江金华·模拟预测】 As a hockey parent, while watching my son played from Mite to Bantam, House League to Travel, I’ve learned that losing may be best for kids. In his third season in 2019, my son’s team never lost more than three straight games. There was happiness, boasting, celebration, pizza. In short, it was a typically good youth hockey season. He improved as a player, but did not much change as a person. However, what happened the next year added its story to the legends of sporting incompetence. Not merely weak but prettily bad, this team lost 40 of their first 50 games, most of the defeats coming in the course of two losing streaks. For a time, I worried that these streaks would kill my child’s love of the game. But that’s not what happened. As bad as it got, the losing was clarifying. It weeded out the kids who were in it less for the game than the glory, leaving just the die-hards behind. What started as a list of 17 of the team was cut down to 12. It was especially instructive for the kids. It taught him a great truth of the world: For everyone good, there is someone better. What’s more, the kids were learning the game in a way that only losing can teach. Each player got to play everywhere, to learn and appreciate the role of every position on the ice. They kept an eye on their opponents too, studying and incorporating the tricks of success. In an effort to break the streak, they went back to basics, accepted the wisdom of the hockey ancients: If playing like a team, they can defeat a collection of all-stars; If doing small and unappreciated tasks well, they can get the goal. This new team had character and could never be counted out, no matter the score. They had learned the most important lesson: You can lose without being beaten. They squeaked into the state tournament, then made it all the way to the final, where the winner was decided in overtime. When they lost that game and went into the handshake line, it was not as runners-up but as a team that had been made into winners in the only way that will stick — by losing. 41．What does the author think about the son’s team in the third season in 2019? A．The team had a bad performance. B．The team didn’t live up to the author’s expectations. C．The team played typically well and won all the games. D．The team didn’t have the spirit of facing failure. 42．What does the underlined word “clarify” refer to? A．The losing made the kids better understand hockey. B．The losing helped the kids learn a great truth of the world. C．The losing separated true player from those playing for glory. D．The losing boosted the kids’ teamwork. 43．According to the author, what have the son’s team learned? A．For everything big, there is something bigger. B．Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. C．God helps those who help themselves. D．The hardest battle you’re going to fight is the battle to be just you. 44．What is the best title for the passage? A．How Kids Can Deal With Losing B．What Kids Can Learn From Losing C．Why Kids Can Benefit From Losing D．How Kids Can Get Over From Losing Passage13.【2024·浙江杭州·模拟预测】 My wife always wanted a Vizsla, so when we got the house, the garden and everything sorted, we did some research and found a lovely breeder (饲养员) based in Scotland. He was in charge of everything, so a few months go by and the next thing I know, we’ve got a puppy! I’ve grown up with animals all my life, and I’m so glad I have. I love the fact that I was never afraid of any animals. Although you do obviously have to be careful when introducing children to a dog they don’t know, because you don’t know how it’s going to behave, it always saddens me when I see children scared when they walk past Pedro. I think it’s great for kids to learn how to look after an animal. And obviously for us, as a family, it’s brilliant because we take Pedro for so many walks. It’s a bit of a family bonding experience getting out in the fresh air; taking Pedro for a walk multiple times a day is just really lovely. Meanwhile, the most rewarding, I think, is just seeing how amazing he is with the kids. He is so calm, so protective, so loving, and we are his world. I think the most challenging aspects with Pedro were when he was a puppy (小狗). He was pretty hard work. He was never aggressive, but he was quite bitey as puppies are, constantly pulling out your clothes and putting holes in them, which is very annoying. He chewed the furniture-my sofas are barely standing up; their wooden legs are almost in pieces. Obviously, the dog training in the house was quite stressful and his jumping at strangers in the park and running off was always quite scary. As a new puppy owner, you’re overloaded with advice from social media, magazines, other dog owners and friends, so finding a source of information you trust is so important and can be a real turning point. I know what it’s like to be bombarded with conflicting information, so I would have really welcomed Royal Canin’s “One in a Billion” platform as a new puppy owner. It’s a one-stop shop for new dog owners: a single source of credible information that is so helpful in navigating the early stages of your puppy’s life. 45．What do we know about the author? A．He is inexperienced in raising pets. B．He is unsupportive of his wife’s desire. C．He feels it a pity that children shy away from pets. D．He thinks one should be cautious about raising pets. 46．How does the author think of Pedro? A．Dangerous but loyal. B．Playful and gentle. C．Adorable but troublesome. D．Annoying and fierce. 47．What can we infer according to paragraph 4? A．Dogs are man’s best friends. B．It is worthless to have a dog. C．Puppies are unfriendly to humans. D．It is challenging to train a puppy. 48．What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A．To recommend a reliable platform. B．To share a fun experience. C．To offer evidence for an argument. D．To advertise a practical product. Passage14.【2024·浙江绍兴·二模】 Have you heard of these four monuments? Carhenge. Floralis Genérica. Traffic Light Tree. Hand of the Desert — these are four unusual monuments from around the world you might like to visit. • Carhenge Carhenge is in Alliance, Nebraska (USA). As the name suggests, it has a lot in common with Stonehenge, the famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain. But while Stonehenge was built with stones, Carhenge was created with cars. The monument was made in 1987 by a local artist Jim Reinders and his family. He used old cars and even an ambulance. At first, the people of Alliance didn’t like it, but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with tourists, who brought lots of money to the town. • Floralis Genérica Floralis Genérica is a massive statue of a flower. It stands in a pool of water in front of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Eduardo Catalano, a native of Argentina, gave the statue as a gift to the city in 2002. Every morning, the flower opens. Ask anyone who has seen it and they’ll tell you that watching it open is an unforgettable sight. In fact, many people believe it is one of the most beautiful statues in the world. • Traffic Light Tree The Traffic Light Tree is situated at Heron Quay, in one of London’s financial districts. The tree has 75 sets of traffic lights. It was created by French artist, Pierre Vivant, and was installed in 1998. A computer controls the lights, which are turned on and off randomly. The roundabout where the tree is was voted the most popular roundabout in the UK in a recent survey. • Mano del Desierto (Hand of the Desert) The Hand of the Desert is in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The sculpture was designed by the Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrazabal. From a distance, it looks as if there’s a giant in the sand who has stuck his hand out of the ground. If you’re looking for something new to see, you know where to go! 49．Why did the people of Alliance change their attitude toward Carhenge? A．It reminded them of Stonehenge. B．It brought them financial benefits. C．It added beauty to their community. D．It displayed the creativity of the designer. 50．Which of the four monuments was designed by a foreign artist? A．Carhenge. B．Floralis Genérica. C．Traffic Light Tree. D．Mano del Desierto. 51．Where is the text probably from? A．A guide book. B．A news report. C．A science magazine. D．An architecture advertisement. Passage15.【2024·浙江嘉兴·二模】 Virtual Winter Math Contest Preparation Club registrations are now open! Winter Contest Preparation Club(January 10—February 3,2023,Online) Math Enrichment Courses (February 7——March 3,2023,Online) Course Streams •Contest Courses are designed to cover contest questions and problem-solving strategies. Instructions focus on the fundamentals of problem solving in fun ways, and improving skills in assessing how to solve a problem by recognizing its type. •Programming Courses focus on exploring the relationship between math and programming. Building on math knowledge, solving math puzzles, and learning programming concepts, students program together to solve challenges and projects. •Enrichment Courses are designed for students who are comfortable in math concepts at their grade level and are looking for greater challenges and new ways to stimulate their interest in math. Program Fees and Financial Support •Online Grades 1-8 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses: $225 •Online Grades 9-12 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses: $240+tax If you are unable to pay for the full program because you have been financially affected, please apply for a scholarship. Further information and an application form can be found here. Refund Policy There is a $50 administrative fee for cancellation requests. Cancellations made 48hours before the first class will receive a full refund minus the administrative fee. Requests for refunds after the deadline will not be processed. Registration To register for any class, you must create an account on our registration system by clicking the button below. 52．What is the focus of Contest Courses? A．Designing projects. B．Tackling problems. C．Improving math levels. D．Grasping programming concepts. 53．Who can apply for a scholarship? A．A student who is short of money. B．A student who has rich math knowledge. C．A student who is well prepared for the contest. D．A student who has an account on the registration system. 54．How much can a 6th grader be refunded if he cancels registration 3 days in advance? A．$175. B．$190. C．$225. D．$240. Passage16.【2024·浙江温州·一模】 Five-year-old Mustafa is smiling for the first time in ages. She did not receive a new toy or her favorite candy; rather, she got a wig (假发). Mustafa had to go through painful procedures after being diagnosed with cancer at an early age. Her father expressed her sadness when she lost her hair after months of chemotherapy (化疗). “She saw children of her age jumping in playgrounds and spending hours styling their hair, while she couldn’t. Losing her hair made her hopeless, negatively impacting her response to treatment,” the girl’s father said. Coming from a less fortunate family, Mustafa now sits in a humble hairdresser’s in Cairo, sliding her fingers through her new long hair as she looks in the mirror with fresh enthusiasm. Behind that smile and renewed confidence is Salam, from Egypt, who has been personally funding and designing free wigs for children with cancer to give them power to defeat their illness. Salam took up his mission when he saw a viral video on social media of a young cancer patient who was excited at receiving a new wig. It was the moment when he decided to provide free wigs to children with cancer to lift up their spirits. “Many families can barely afford expensive cancer treatment costs, let alone costly cosmetic services that can play a huge role in restoring children’s confidence and giving them strength to continue their treatment,” said Salam. As part of the self-funded initiative, Salam purchases the necessary requirements to make a wig, while his father helps design hairstyles to serve different children. So far, Salam has helped over 15 children walk out of his shop empowered with big smiles. Despite the several challenges, Salam said making wigs gives him as much happiness as it does for his young customers. “Children need the emotional and moral support to go through this tough illness.” He added, “Losing their hair drives them to withdraw into themselves out of fear and embarrassment. I cannot help in their treatment, but I can help them get through it.” 55．Why are a toy and candy mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To indicate the girl’s age. B．To imply a serious illness. C．To show the shortage of toys and candies. D．To highlight the value of the wig. 56．What can be learned from the father’s words? A．Hairstyle matters much. B．Sports benefit Mustafa. C．Hair loss depressed Mustafa. D．Mustafa’s treatment failed. 57．What led to Salam’s decision on the mission? A．His sympathy. B．Family support. C．Government fund. D．Mustafa’s enthusiasm. 58．What kind of person is Salam according to the passage? A．Cautious and innovative. B．Inspiring and talented. C．Sensitive and empathetic. D．Ambitious and sensible. ( 2 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题01 阅读理解应用文 + 记叙文 Passage1.【2024·浙江杭州·模拟预测】 Summer may well be the favourite season of classical music lovers, with numerous festivals spanning all genres and composers taking place worldwide. And what’s better than enjoying a live performance of your favourite piece? Enjoying it in the great outdoors, of course! Verbier Festival, Switzerland Nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps at 1500 metres altitude is a picturesque little village called Verbier. Its magical two-week celebration festival has become known for attracting the biggest soloists in the world, and this year, marking its 30th anniversary, is no exception with its all-star cast: Chinese pianist Yuja Wang, the young superstar cellist Sheku-Kanneh Mason and many others. July 14 — July 30, verbierfestival.com Granada International Festival, Spain Since 1952, the International Festival of Music and Dance of Granada has taken up residence in Alhambra Palace and its gardens during the months of June and July, to showcase classical music, opera ballet, Spanish dance and flamenco. The outdoor Generalife Theatre presents the visual spectaculars of the Spanish National Ballet, Hamburg Ballet and Spain’s National Dance Company. Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will also draw crowds to the breathtaking Generalife. June 21 — July 19, grandafestival.org Edinburgh International Festival, Scotland With the Edinburgh International Festival around every corner, there’s a wonderful atmosphere on the historic streets of Edinburgh in August. Historic squares become circles as people gather to watch miraculous performers. This year, it welcomes violinist Nicola Benedetti as festival director with a fresh programme that invites international guests including the Alvin Ailey from American Dance Theatre, and South Korea’s KBS Symphony Orchestra in their first ever UK performance. August 4 — August 27, eif.co.uk Grand Tet on Music Festival, USA Located at the base of the Tet on mountain range in Wyoming and within easy reach of Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Teton Music Festival offers unrivalled access to the natural world as well as eight weeks of music. The programme will open with a cycle of Beethoven piano concertos with local pianist Garrick Ohlsson and close with concert performances of Puccini’s La bohème. July 3 — August 27, gtmf.org 1．Which festival is suitable for ballet enthusiasts? A．Verbier Festival. B．Grand Teton Music Festival. C．Granada International Festival. D．Edinburgh International Festival. 2．What do these four festivals have in common? A．They are all held in mountains. B．They are all over three weeks long. C．They all offer outdoor venues to enjoy music. D．They all invite famous musicians from home and abroad. 3．Where is the text most probably taken from? A．A music magazine. B．A travel brochure. C．A commercial advertisement. D．An art guidebook. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个在不同国家举行的夏季音乐节。 1．细节理解题。根据“Granada International Festival, Spain”部分中的“The outdoor Generalife Theatre presents the visual spectaculars of the Spanish National Ballet, Hamburg Ballet and Spain’s National Dance Company.(户外的Generalife剧院呈现了西班牙国家芭蕾舞团、汉堡芭蕾舞团和西班牙国家舞蹈公司的视觉壮观表演。)”可知，Granada International Festival适合芭蕾爱好者。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据“Verbier Festival, Switzerland”部分中的“Enjoying it in the great outdoors, of course!（当然，在户外欣赏它！）”、Granada International Festival, Spain部分中的“The outdoor Generalife Theatre（户外的Generalife剧院）”、Edinburgh International Festival, Scotland部分中的“Historic squares become circles as people gather to watch miraculous performers.（当人们聚集在一起观看奇迹般的表演者时，历史悠久的广场变成了圆形。）”以及Grand Teton Music Festival, USA部分中的“the natural world as well as eight weeks of music（自然世界以及八周的音乐）”可知，这四个音乐节的共同点是它们都提供了户外场所来享受音乐。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“Summer may well be the favourite season of classical music lovers, with numerous festivals spanning all genres and composers taking place worldwide. And what’s better than enjoying a live performance of your favourite piece? Enjoying it in the great outdoors, of course!（夏季很可能是古典音乐爱好者最喜欢的季节，世界各地都有各种流派和作曲家的节日。还有什么比欣赏你最喜欢的作品的现场表演更好呢？当然是在户外享受它了！）”以及下文对四个音乐节的介绍可知，介绍不同国家夏季音乐节的文章，它提供了关于音乐节的时间、地点、特色表演者和节目的信息。这些信息通常在音乐杂志中找到，音乐杂志会涵盖音乐节、表演和其他音乐相关活动的信息。因此，这篇文章最有可能来自音乐杂志。故选A项。 Passage2.【2024·浙江绍兴·模拟预测】 The Best Maldives Island for Your Travel Style Every resort (度假地) in Maldives is its own private island but choosing the right one for you can be difficult. Want to kick off your Indian Ocean holiday in style? Our guide will help you know what to look for in the hunt for your ideal island.Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi You’ll never go hungry at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, which has 11 restaurants, including ones specializing in garden-to-table cuisine. There are regular food-themed events, too — our favorites include Arabian Night and the Twilight Seafood Barbecue.Four Seasons Resort Maldives Considered one of the best spots in the Maldives for honeymoons, the Four Seasons Resort Maldives has a huge range of room categories and offers a brilliant selection of packages, including Island Romance packages that feature fantastic extras designed with couples in mind.Fairmont Maldives There are numerous reasons to visit the Fairmont Maldives, including the fact that it’s a great place to learn about sustainability, whether it’s at the Sustainability Lab, where guests can turn discarded plastic bottles into jewelry or during excursions with marine biologists from a charity created to protect sea turtles.Heritance Aarah Heritance Aarah recently opened its Live Maldivian Village Museum, which focuses on 4,000 years of Maldivian history. Guests can learn about the art of coral stone carving and find out why locals are known as some of the world’s best boat builders. To ensure you experience the Maldives’ best bits, schedule a holiday every month without fail. We’re joking, but you get the point: think what you want to see and do, and brush up on the different areas’ seasonal selling points. 4．Who are the target readers of the article? A．Sports lovers. B．Travel enthusiasts. C．Wilderness explorers. D．Travel agents. 5．What do you know about the four islands recommended? A．They are the first four most-visited sites. B．They have their own unique characteristics. C．They are just tailored for young couples. D．They feature absolute peace and tranquility. 6．Why does the author make suggestions in the last paragraph? A．To persuade you to journey to Maldives. B．To urge you to start a holiday early. C．To remind you not to miss selling points. D．To help you choose the ideal island. 【答案】4．B 5．B 6．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在马尔代夫岛观光时可以去的四个岛屿。 4．推理判断题。由第一段中“Every resort (度假地) in Maldives is its own private island but choosing the right one for you can be difficult. (马尔代夫的每个度假胜地都有自己的私人岛屿，但为你选择合适的岛屿可能很困难)”和“Our guide will help you know what to look for in the hunt for your ideal island. (我们的导游将帮助您了解在寻找理想岛屿的过程中应该寻找什么)”，下文关于四个岛屿的介绍和最后一段中“To ensure you experience the Maldives’ best bits, schedule a holiday every month without fail. (为了确保您体验马尔代夫最好的景点，请每月安排一次假期)”可知，文章主要介绍了在马尔代夫岛观光时可以去的四个岛屿，其目标读者是旅游爱好者。故选B项。 5．细节理解题。由Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi中“There are regular food-themed events, too — our favorites include Arabian Night and the Twilight Seafood Barbecue. (这里也有定期的美食主题活动——我们最喜欢的包括阿拉伯之夜和黄昏海鲜烧烤)”，Four Seasons Resort Maldives中“Considered one of the best spots in the Maldives for honeymoons, the Four Seasons Resort Maldives has a huge range of room categories and offers a brilliant selection of packages, including Island Romance packages that feature fantastic extras designed with couples in mind. (马尔代夫四季度假酒店被认为是马尔代夫最适合度蜜月的地方之一，它有各种各样的房间类别，提供各种各样的套餐，包括Island Romance套餐，其中包括为情侣设计的奇妙附加功能)”，Fairmont Maldives中“There are numerous reasons to visit the Fairmont Maldives, including the fact that it’s a great place to learn about sustainability, whether it’s at the Sustainability Lab, where guests can turn discarded plastic bottles into jewelry or during excursions with marine biologists from a charity created to protect sea turtles. (参观马尔代夫费尔蒙特有很多原因，包括这是一个学习可持续发展的好地方，无论是在可持续发展实验室，客人可以在那里把丢弃的塑料瓶变成珠宝，还是在与一家为保护海龟而设的慈善机构的海洋生物学家一起游览时)”和Heritance Aarah中“Heritance Aarah recently opened its Live Maldivian Village Museum, which focuses on 4,000 years of Maldivian history. Guests can learn about the art of coral stone carving and find out why locals are known as some of the world’s best boat builders. (Heritance Aarah最近开设了马尔代夫乡村博物馆，重点展示了4000年的马尔代夫历史。客人可以了解珊瑚石雕刻的艺术，并了解为什么当地人被称为世界上最好的造船师)”可知，推荐的四个岛屿有自己独特的特点。故选B项。 6．推理判断题。由最后一段“To ensure you experience the Maldives’ best bits, schedule a holiday every month without fail. We’re joking, but you get the point: think what you want to see and do, and brush up on the different areas’ seasonal selling points. (为了确保您体验马尔代夫最好的景点，请每月安排一次假期。我们在开玩笑，但你要抓住要点：想想你想看什么、想做什么，然后重温一下不同地区的季节性卖点)”可知，作者以开玩笑的方式建议读者每月安排一次去马尔代夫的假期，其目的还是希望帮助游客选择理想的岛屿以供其游玩。故选D项。 Passage3.【2024·浙江温州·二模】 Art Gallery of NSW(New South Wales) Exhibition Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day? 25 November 2023-28 April 2024 Day and night, love and rage, calm and chaos. Enter a world of emotional extremes in this exhibition of the art of Louise Bourgeois, one of the most influential artists of the past century. Born in Paris in 1911 and living and working in New York until her death in 2010, Bourgeois is well-known for her fearless exploration of human relationships across a seven-decade career. Louise Bourgeois: Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day? reveals the extraordinary reach and intensity of Bourgeois’ art, from unforgettable sculptures of the 1940s to her tough yet tender weaving works of the 1990s and 2000s. It also reveals the psychological tensions that powered her search, through a dramatic presentation in two contrasting exhibition spaces. Moving from the well-lit rooms of “Day” to the darkened area of “Night”, viewers will encounter more than 120 works, including many never seen before in Australia. Tickets can be booked online via the exhibition or event page on our website, or in person at the welcome desk at the Art Gallery. Tickets cannot be exchanged, but if something unexpected happens that prevents you from attending, you can change the date of your reservation in your confirmation email. 7．What do we know about Louise Bourgeois? A．Her art is conservative. B．She was an emotional artist. C．She was raised in Paris. D．Her art explores human relationships. 8．What does the exhibition feature? A．Various themes. B．Contrasting layout. C．Intensive colors. D．Extraordinary paintings. 9．What can you do if you can’t attend the exhibition? A．Reschedule the date. B．Cancel the booking. C．Claim the money back. D．Exchange the event. 【答案】7．D 8．B 9．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章详细介绍了即将在新南威尔士州艺术画廊举行的路易斯·布尔乔亚艺术展览的相关信息，包括展览的主题、展期、艺术家介绍、展览内容以及门票预订方式等。 7．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Born in Paris in 1911 and living and working in New York until her death in 2010, Bourgeois is well-known for her fearless exploration of human relationships across a seven-decade career.( Bourgeois 1911年出生于巴黎，在纽约生活和工作，直到2010年去世。在她70年的职业生涯中，她以对人际关系的大胆探索而闻名。)”和第二段“It also reveals the psychological tensions that powered her search, through a dramatic presentation in two contrasting exhibition spaces.(通过两个对比鲜明的展览空间的戏剧性展示，它也揭示了推动她探索的心理紧张。)”可推断，Bourgeois的艺术展示了她对人际关系的探索。故选D。 8．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“It also reveals the psychological tensions that powered her search, through a dramatic presentation in two contrasting exhibition spaces. Moving from the well-lit rooms of “Day” to the darkened area of “Night”, viewers will encounter more than 120 works, including many never seen before in Australia.(通过两个对比鲜明的展览空间的戏剧性展示，它也揭示了推动她探索的心理紧张。从“白天”的明亮房间到“夜晚”的黑暗区域，观众将看到120多件作品，其中包括许多在澳大利亚从未见过的作品。)”可知，本次展览在布局上采用了对比的设计，即“白天”和“夜晚”两个不同主题的展区，形成了鲜明的对比。这种对比布局不仅有助于展示艺术家作品的多样性，还能够凸显出作品之间的张力和冲突，从而增强观众的观展体验。故选B。 9．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Tickets cannot be exchanged, but if something unexpected happens that prevents you from attending, you can change the date of your reservation in your confirmation email.(门票不能交换，但如果发生意外事件使您无法参加，您可以在确认邮件中更改预订日期。)”可知，如果订票后不能参加展览会，我们可以更改时间。故选A。 Passage4.【2024·浙江杭州·一模】 Apply for the 2024 –2025 School Year We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively. Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. Our application for the 2024 - 2025 school year will be available late September with a January 22, 2024 deadline. Importantly, Marist continues to require the SSAT as part of the application process. On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Marist will serve as a community test site for the SSAT. This is the last national testing day prior to our application deadline when a first set of SSAT scores is due. Important Dates September 2023 - March 2024 Marist School admissions events Late September 2023 Marist 2024 - 2025 application available in Ravenna October 2023 - January 2024 Required SSAT testing December 3, 2023 Open Heuse January 22, 2024 Deadline to apply to Marist; preliminary application and fee, parent and student questionnaires, and a first set of SSAT scores are due February 1, 2024 Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials;   transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due February 12, 2024 Deadline to submit separate tuition assistance application March 30, 2024 AAAIS common notification date April 11, 2024 Deadline to respond to offer of admission 10．Who is this article mainly intended for? A．Students in all grades. B．Students in 6th or 8th grades. C．Parents of children in 6th or 8th grades. D．Parents of children in 7th to 9th grades. 11．What do we know about Ravenna? A．It deals with entry applications. B．It promotes school management. C．It is accessible the whole school year. D．It monitors the admissions process. 12．Which can be a possible date for applicants to submit teacher evaluations? A．August 30, 2023. B．January 26, 2024. C．February 3, 2024. D．March 30, 2024. 【答案】10．C 11．A 12．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是Marist School写给孩子要申请该校2024——2025学年6年级和8年级的家长的，希望他们注意申请时应该注意哪些方面，尤其是各个事项的截止点。 10．推理判断题。根据第一段的“We are thrilled you are considering Marist School for your child’s next chapter. Marist has two primary entry points for students in 7th and 9th grades to which we typically accept 150 and 50 students respectively.(我们很高兴你考虑在圣母学校开启你孩子的下一个篇章。马里斯特大学为七年级和九年级的学生提供两个主要入学点，我们通常分别接收150名和50名学生)”可知，圣母学校开启孩子的下一个篇章，招收7年级和9年级的学生，因此推断本文针对的读者是孩子即将入读七年级和九年级的家长们，现在应该是6年级和8年级学生家长。故选C。 11．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Marist School utilizes Ravenna, an application management system, for all aspects of the admissions process. Through Ravenna, parents can access the Marist application, submit supporting materials, track application status, and view admission decisions. (玛丽斯特学校在招生过程的各个方面都使用了申请管理系统Ravenna。通过Ravenna，家长可以访问马里斯特申请，提交支持材料，跟踪申请状态，并查看录取决定)”可知，Ravenna可处理入学申请。故选A。 12．细节理解题。根据表格左上角“September 2023 - March 2024(2023年9月- 2024年3月)”和第六栏“Deadline for Marist to receive any outstanding supplemental materials; transcripts, teacher and administrator evaluations, and parish/church verification form are due(Marist收到任何未完成的补充材料的截止日期；成绩单，教师和行政人员的评估，以及教区/教堂的验证表)”以及时间“February 1, 2024(2024年2月1日)”可知，学校重大事件安排的总体时间为2023年9月- 2024年3月，而接收教师评定的截止日是2024年2月1日，结合选项，B项“2024年1月26日”符合要求。故选B。 Passage5.【2024·浙江绍兴·三模】 Sandoval, who comes from Los Angeles, has traveled and filmed in over 50 countries across seven continents and now lives in China. “In 2008, tired of my studio work in the U.S, I came to China, thinking I would be here one or two years, but it has turned out to be 16 years!” he said. He hopes his photographs will inspire others to embark on adventures as well. Sandoval is a professional photographer and learned commercial photography at what was then the Brooks Institute of Photography. With the hope of trying something different for himself, he went to Chengdu in Southwest China to live in October 2008 and has traveled throughout the country since then. In the beginning, he did editorial work for magazines both in and outside Sichuan, such as Vogue. Then he worked with the Sichuan tourism department to produce travel brochures, and also on ad campaigns for destinations for corporate companies. To him, Chengdu is the capital of a laid-back lifestyle. He was delighted to see that residents, dressed stylishly or comfortably, strolled in the streets “as slowly as snails”. Almost a “walking encyclopedia” of Chengdu, Sandoval covered every corner of Chengdu and recorded Chengduese and their lives with his camera, listening to the sound of mahjong tiles being shuffled and music from traditional stringed instruments. He also goes from place to place with his heavy travel kit. The varied culture and vast, beautiful land has kept him in China much longer than he had planned in the beginning. He remembers a wide range of adventures like exploring a local vineyard and local wine in Yinchuan City, a riding performance by a Mongolian ethnic group in the Shuidonggou Horse Riding Show, and then the totally different experience of visiting the Hainan Free Trade Port in the south. He thinks he has done a lot in “this beautiful and vast country” with his “travel photos”. “I try to show people the beauty of where I go. I try to inspire them to travel and go to places. I’m hoping to do more international work,” he said. 13．Why did Sandoval come to China? A．He was not good at studio work. B．He wanted to step out of the comfort zone. C．He had a preference for international work. D．He was attracted by the picturesque nature of China. 14．What does the underlined word “laid-back” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Leisurely. B．Simple. C．Luxurious. D．Healthy. 15．Sandoval’s experiences around China are mentioned in Paragraph 5 to show _______. A．Sandoval’s diverse hobbies B．Sandoval’s desire for new careers C．Sandoval’s superb photo technique D．Sandoval’s fascination for Chinese culture 16．What is the writing purpose of this passage? A．To call on readers to take up photography. B．To praise Sandoval for spreading Chinese culture. C．To facilitate the development of tourism in Chengdu. D．To introduce the experience of a professional photographer. 【答案】13．B 14．A 15．D 16．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了专业摄影师Sandoval的故事，他来自洛杉矶，曾在全球50多个国家旅行和拍摄，后来为了寻求新的生活体验来到中国，原本计划只待一两年，却意外地在中国生活了16年，通过照片展示了中国的美丽，还记录下了成都人和他们的生活。 13．细节理解题。根据第二段中“With the hope of trying something different for himself, he went to Chengdu in Southwest China to live in October 2008 and has traveled throughout the country since then. (2008年10月，怀揣着尝试一些不同的东西的希望，他去了中国西南部的成都生活，从那时起，他就在全国各地旅行)”可知，Sandoval到中国来是因为他想走出自己的舒适区，尝试一些不同的东西。故选B项。 14．词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“He was delighted to see that residents, dressed stylishly or comfortably, strolled in the streets “as slowly as snails”. (他很高兴看到居民们穿着时髦或舒适，在街上“像蜗牛一样慢”地散步)”可知，成都的居民们非常自如地在街上慢慢地散步。由此可知，当地的生活方式是悠闲的，画线词意思应该是“悠闲的，闲散的”，与Leisurely意思相近。故选A项。 15．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“The varied culture and vast, beautiful land has kept him in China much longer than he had planned in the beginning. He remembers a wide range of adventures like exploring a local vineyard and local wine in Yinchuan City, a riding performance by a Mongolian ethnic group in the Shuidonggou Horse Riding Show, and then the totally different experience of visiting the Hainan Free Trade Port in the south. (多样的文化和广袤美丽的土地使他在中国停留的时间比他最初计划的要长得多。他记得各种各样的冒险经历，比如在银川市探索当地的葡萄园和当地的葡萄酒，在水洞沟骑马表演中观看蒙古民族的骑马表演，然后参观南方海南自由贸易港的完全不同的体验)”可推知，这里提到了Sandoval在中国的经历，以显示他对中国文化的迷恋。故选D项。 16．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“Sandoval, who comes from Los Angeles, has traveled and filmed in over 50 countries across seven continents and now lives in China. (Sandoval来自洛杉矶，曾在七大洲的50多个国家旅行和拍摄，现在住在中国)”可知，文章讲述了专业摄影师Sandoval的故事。他来自洛杉矶，曾在全球50多个国家旅行和拍摄，后来为了寻求新的生活体验来到中国，原本计划只待一两年，却意外地在中国生活了16年，通过照片展示了中国的美丽，还记录下了成都人和他们的生活。因此，文章的目的应该是介绍一位专业摄影师的经历。故选D项。 Passage6.【2024·浙江杭州·一模】 Diana was out shopping in a busy department store after work one evening. Just five minutes before closing time, she heard a staff member saying, “someone is having a seizure (癫痫)”: Walking quickly towards the staff member, Diana saw a fellow shopper on the ground. She had fallen and was lying on the floor, jerking uncontrollably. A small group of people had gathered to help the woman and a staff member called an ambulance. Dian a knew that she could use what she had learned on her first aid course to help as well. Knowing it was important to keep the woman safe, one of the employees brought over a staff jacket and they put it under the woman’s head so she wouldn’t injure herself. “The seizure probably lasted only a few minutes, but it seemed much longer while it was going on,” Diana said. “When the jerking stopped, a man helped turn the woman on to her side. I then tilted her head back to help her keep breathing. After the seizure, the woman seemed not to be able to understand what we were saying and couldn’t speak. Luckily, I had learned that this can happen after a seizure and it may take some time for people to get back to normal.” “It was such a comfort when she very tentatively answered that she was OK. By this time, the ambulance was on its way, the store had closed for the night and the other shoppers who had helped at first had left.” “We all a-greed that the woman was in safe hands with the first aider and a nurse who had also stopped to help, so I started to make my way out of the store.” “As I was leaving, one of the store’s employees said, ‘thank you for your kindness’”. “I was very touched by her words, and I told her that I’d learned first aid in case something like this ever happened, and now it had. Even though the incident left me feeling very shaken, I was glad I knew what to do to help.” 17．What did Diana do to help the woman suffering from a seizure? A．She called an ambulance for her. B．She helped turn the woman to one side. C．She brought over a staff jacket to keep her warm. D．She made sure the woman could breathe easily. 18．How did Diana feel after the incident? A．Grateful. B．Relieved. C．Anxious. D．Regretful. 19．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A．Diana stayed to help when the ambulance arrived. B．The woman could not answer their questions because of pain. C．It was essential to learn some knowledge of first aid. D．The employee was too frightened to offer a helping hand. 20．Which proverb can be applied to Diana’s actions in this situation? A．Actions speak louder than words. B．Constant dropping water wears the stone. C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. D．Where there is a will, there is a way. 【答案】17．D 18．B 19．C 20．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了戴安娜在百货公司购物的时候，一名顾客突发癫痫，于是戴安娜用自己学过的急救知识帮助了这名顾客。 17．细节理解题。根据第二段“I then tilted her head back to help her keep breathing.(然后我把她的头向后倾斜，帮助她保持呼吸)”可知，戴安娜确保那个女人可以轻松呼吸来帮助那个癫痫发作的女人。故选D。 18．细节理解题。根据第三段“It was such a comfort when she very tentatively answered that she was OK.(当她非常试探性地回答说她没事时，我感到很欣慰)”可知，事发后戴安娜感到松了一口气。故选B。 19．细节理解题。根据最后一段“I was very touched by her words, and I told her that I’d learned first aid in case something like this ever happened, and now it had.(我被她的话感动了，我告诉她我学过急救，以防类似的事情发生，现在真的发生了)”可知，学习一些急救知识是必要的。故选C。 20．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Even though the incident left me feeling very shaken, I was glad I knew what to do to help.(尽管这件事让我感到非常震惊，但我很高兴我知道该怎么做才能提供帮助)”结合文章主要讲述了戴安娜在百货公司购物的时候，一名顾客突发癫痫，于是戴安娜用自己学过的急救知识帮助了这名顾客。可知，戴安娜的故事告诉我们行动比语言更响亮。故选A。 Passage7.【2024·浙江绍兴·二模】 Scott McKenzie and Jeremy Uhrich, two dads from Huntingdon, have transformed their passion for baking into a heartwarming community effort. This journey began when McKenzie, 58, found himself laid off and decided to learn a new skill every week. Baking was one of these new skills, and he was pleasantly surprised by the quality of his first batch of cookies. Proudly, he shared his creation on social media, catching the attention of Uhrich,a longtime friend, who playfully challenged him to a bake-off. Uhrich, 42, baked with his sons that same day and proposed a competition to McKenzie. The two agreed to let community workers in the community judge the treats as a thank-you for their help during the challenging times. The competition was a success, but McKenzie and Uhrich didn’t stop there. They decided to deliver the rest of the cookies to community workers, sparking an idea that would eventually become Cookies for Caregivers. The timing couldn’t have been more crucial—the community had recently experienced a terrible earthquake, leaving many homes destroyed and families displaced. As part of the rebuilding efforts, a Facebook group, Cookies for Caregivers was born. McKenzie and Uhrich allowed their neighbors to volunteer to make treats for first responders and business owners who were working tirelessly in the aftermath of the earthquake. Since the disaster struck, more than 100 people have joined the group, baking and delivering more than 15,000 cookies to workers at hospitals, grocery stores, fire departments, and more. The impact of Cookies for Caregivers has been profound. Uhrich says “they’ve seen a lot of smiles and tears during deliveries”. The project has brought together members of the community who may have never interacted otherwise, all with a common goal of showing gratitude to those on the front lines of the rebuilding efforts after the earthquake. McKenzie says “they plan on continuing the effort because they are immensely grateful for the selfless contributions and want to express their appreciation to as many people as possible”. 21．What happened to Scott McKenzie before he started to bake? A．He was unfortunately out of work. B．He challenged Uhrich on social media. C．He suffered a lot during the hard times. D．He worked as a judge in the community. 22．What initially led to Cookies for Caregivers? A．Smiles and tears during deliveries. B．A bake-off between McKenzie and Uhrich. C．Positive responses to the delicious cookies. D．The rebuilding efforts after a terrible earthquake. 23．What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A．A description of a terrible earthquake. B．An introduction to Cookless for Caregivers. C．The impact of Cookies for Caregivers. D．The effort by responders and business owners. 24．What message is conveyed in the passage? A．It’s never too old to legent. B．Two heads are holler than one. C．Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. D．A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 【答案】21．A 22．B 23．B 24．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了两位父亲将自己对烘焙的热爱转换为了暖心的社区努力，他们发起了“关爱者的饼干”项目，给在地震中努力工作的急救人员和企业主送饼干。 21．细节理解题。根据第一段中“This journey began when McKenzie, 58, found himself laid off and decided to learn a new skill every week. Baking was one of these new skills, and he was pleasantly surprised by the quality of his first batch of cookies.”（这段旅程始于58岁的麦肯齐，他发现自己被解雇了，于是决定每周学习一项新技能。烘焙是其中一项新技能，他对第一批饼干的质量感到惊喜。）可知，斯科特·麦肯齐在开始烘焙之前他不幸失业了。故选A项。 22．细节理解题。根据第二段“Uhrich, 42, baked with his sons that same day and proposed a competition to McKenzie. The two agreed to let community workers in the community judge the treats as a thank-you for their help during the challenging times. The competition was a success, but McKenzie and Uhrich didn’t stop there. They decided to deliver the rest of the cookies to community workers, sparking an idea that would eventually become Cookies for Caregivers.”（同一天，42岁的乌里奇和他的儿子们一起烘焙，并向麦肯齐提出了一项竞赛。两人同意让社区工作人员来评判这些食物，以感谢他们在艰难时期的帮助。比赛取得了成功，但麦肯齐和乌里希并没有就此止步。他们决定把剩下的饼干送给社区工作人员，这激发了一个想法，最终成为了“关爱者的饼干”。）可知，最初麦肯齐和乌里奇之间的烘焙比赛导致了“关爱者的饼干”这个项目。故选B项。 23．主旨大意题。根据第三段“The timing couldn’t have been more crucial—the community had recently experienced a terrible earthquake, leaving many homes destroyed and families displaced. As part of the rebuilding efforts, a Facebook group, Cookies for Caregivers was born. McKenzie and Uhrich allowed their neighbors to volunteer to make treats for first responders and business owners who were working tirelessly in the aftermath of the earthquake. Since the disaster struck, more than 100 people have joined the group, baking and delivering more than 15,000 cookies to workers at hospitals, grocery stores, fire departments, and more.”（这个时机非常关键——这个社区最近经历了一场可怕的地震，许多房屋被毁，许多家庭流离失所。作为重建工作的一部分，Facebook上一个名为“照顾者的饼干”的小组诞生了。麦肯齐和乌里希让他们的邻居自愿为在地震后不知疲倦地工作的急救人员和企业主们做点心。自灾难发生以来，已有100多人加入了该组织，为医院、杂货店、消防部门等工作人员烘焙并分发了1.5万多块饼干。）可知，第三段主要讲的是介绍“关爱者的饼干”这个项目。故选B项。 24．推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中“The project has brought together members of the community who may have never interacted otherwise, all with a common goal of showing gratitude to those on the front lines of the rebuilding efforts after the earthquake. McKenzie says “they plan on continuing the effort because they are immensely grateful for the selfless contributions and want to express their appreciation to as many people as possible”.”（该项目将原本从未互动过的社区成员聚集在一起，所有人都有一个共同的目标，即向那些在地震后重建工作的第一线的人表示感谢。麦肯齐说：“他们计划继续努力，因为他们非常感谢无私的贡献，并希望向尽可能多的人表达他们的感激之情。”）可推知，这篇文章传达了小小的善举可以产生很大的影响。故选C项。 Passage8.【2024·浙江宁波·二模】 The day I met Hani Irmawati, she stood alone in the parking lot of the International school, a shy seventeen-year-old in worn clothing. Despite the school’s policy against Indonesian students, she approached me, begging to improve her English. When I inquired about her motivation, expecting a local job search, she quietly expressed her dream of attending an American university. Moved by her determination, I volunteered to help her after school. Each day, Hani woke at dawn, studying on the bus to her public high school, then joining me in the afternoon, exhausted but eager to learn. Despite her struggles with college-level English, her perseverance amazed me. Hani’s family lived modestly, her parents working as a custodian and a maid. Their income couldn’t support her American university aspirations, dampening my initial optimism. In December 1998, a scholarship opportunity arose, but upon reviewing the requirements, I despaired. Hani lacked the extracurricular experience and standardized test scores typical of applicants. Despite my discouragement, she remained resolute, asking me to submit her application. Unable to refuse, I completed the application, highlighting her courage and perseverance. I warned her of slim acceptance odds, but she remained steadfast. In the following weeks, Hani intensified her English studies, and I arranged for her to take the Test of English Fluency. The computerized test posed a significant challenge for her. Just before departing for the test, she received a letter from the scholarship association. I began reading the letter with her, only to discover she’d been accepted. Overjoyed, I celebrated while Hani stood quietly, perhaps bewildered by my shock. In that moment, I realized what Hani had known all along: success requires not just intelligence, but also the drive to persevere and the courage to believe in oneself. 25．What motivated Hani to improve her English? A．Pressure from family members. B．Curiosity about foreign languages. C．Job prospects in the local community. D．Ambition of entering an American university. 26．What can we infer about the difficulties that Hani had? A．Hani’s parents were unsupportive of her dream. B．Hani was uninterested in extracurricular activities. C．Hani’s application form was not submitted on time. D．Hani was not academically qualified for the scholarship. 27．How did the author likely feel upon discovering Hani’s acceptance to the scholarship? A．Surprised and proud. B．Relieved but envious. C．Touched and honored. D．Shocked but concerned. 28．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．From Shyness to Success B．A Scholar’s Journey C．The Power of Perseverance D．Hani’s Unrealistic Dream 【答案】25．D 26．D 27．A 28．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了17岁女孩Hani Irmawati为了自己上大学的梦想，努力学习英语，最终获得了奖学金被大学录取的故事。 25．细节理解题。根据第一段“When I inquired about her motivation, expecting a local job search, she quietly expressed her dream of attending an American university.(当我询问她的动机时，她希望在当地找工作，她平静地表达了她上美国大学的梦想)”可知，进入美国大学这一抱负促使哈尼提高她的英语水平。故选D。 26．推理判断题。根据第四段“Hani lacked the extracurricular experience and standardized test scores typical of applicants.(哈尼缺乏申请者典型的课外经验和标准化考试成绩)”可知，哈尼在学术上不符合获得奖学金的条件。故选D。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Overjoyed, I celebrated while Hani stood quietly, perhaps bewildered by my shock. In that moment, I realized what Hani had known all along: success requires not just intelligence, but also the drive to persevere and the courage to believe in oneself.(我喜出望外地庆祝，而哈尼静静地站在那里，也许被我的震惊弄糊涂了。在那一刻，我意识到哈尼一直都知道的事情：成功不仅需要智慧，还需要坚持不懈的动力和相信自己的勇气)”可知，当作者得知哈尼获得奖学金时，他感到惊讶和自豪。故选A。 28．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Overjoyed, I celebrated while Hani stood quietly, perhaps bewildered by my shock. In that moment, I realized what Hani had known all along: success requires not just intelligence, but also the drive to persevere and the courage to believe in oneself.(我喜出望外地庆祝，而哈尼静静地站在那里，也许被我的震惊弄糊涂了。在那一刻，我意识到哈尼一直都知道的事情：成功不仅需要智慧，还需要坚持不懈的动力和相信自己的勇气)”结合文章主要讲述了17岁女孩Hani Irmawati为了自己上大学的梦想，努力学习英语，最终获得了奖学金被大学录取的故事。可知，C选项“毅力的力量”最符合文章标题。故选C。 Passage9.【2024·浙江嘉兴·模拟预测】 Sweat slips down my cheek as I glide (滑动) my fingers through the cool water. I’ve reached the turnaround point of the day’s kayaking (皮划艇) trip. I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seabirds, and shining freshwater to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is awesome. Solo (独自的) outings had never crossed my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was tough. In October 2020, I decided to take adventure on a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) to admire the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so alive. I was more aware of my surroundings than I’d ever been while hiking that day. I studied the markings of trees, focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. Every word bubble in my mind pointed to a newfound truth-solo hiking is my happy place. When spring arrived, I decided to check off another solo sport: kayaking. My chest, initially tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river that I’d long admired back on shore. Since that first solo hiking, adventuring alone has become like medicine for me. It has also pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social media, my adventure-friend circle has ballooned. But at least once per month, I schedule time to hit nature with my favorite friend: me. 29．What pushed the author to start going on solo outings? A．A longing for a peaceful life. B．A desire to challenge herself. C．Living close to a national park. D．Difficulty in finding companions. 30．What did the author do during her first solo hiking trip in CVNP? A．She explored a new route for hiking. B．She paid attention to her inner voice. C．She collected a variety of autumn leaves. D．She recorded the forest sounds on her phone. 31．How did the author feel after her first kayaking trip? A．Surprised. B．Delighted. C．Nervous. D．Lonely. 32．What does the underlined word “ballooned” in the last paragraph mean? A．restarted B．transformed C．disappeared D．expanded 【答案】29．D 30．B 31．B 32．D 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者以前从未尝试过独自出门旅行，因为总有人陪伴她。后来作者决定独自去徒步旅行。第一次独自徒步旅行给作者带来了极大的快乐，她学会了享受个人时光，并且从中获得勇气去结识新朋友。 29．细节理解题。由第二段“Solo (独自的) outings had never crossed my mind before because I always had a friend with me. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city was tough. (我以前从来没有想过独自出游，因为我总是有一个朋友和我在一起。但三年前，我搬到了克利夫兰。在一个新城市与朋友见面很艰难)”可知，作者以前从未尝试过独自出游，因为总有人陪伴她，搬家后，因为难以找到（一起出游的）同伴，作者决定独自出游。故选D项。 30．细节理解题。由第三段中“I studied the markings of trees, focused my ears on each forest sound and did something I almost never made time for: I listened to my own thoughts. (我研究了树木的标记，把耳朵集中在每一个森林的声音上，做了一件我几乎从来没有抽出时间的事情：我倾听自己的想法)”可知，作者在CVNP的第一次独自徒步旅行中，注意（或倾听）了自己内心的声音。故选B项。 31．细节理解题。由第四段中“My chest, initially tightened by nerves, was bursting with happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river that I’d long admired back on shore. (当我终于到达河中央时，最初因紧张而绷紧的胸部此刻充满了幸福，我在岸边欣赏了很久)”可知，作者在第一次皮划艇旅行后感觉幸福、高兴。故选B项。 32．词句猜测题。由上文讲“因为难以找到（一起出游的）同伴，作者决定独自出游”和最后一段中“It has also pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social media, my adventure-friend circle has ballooned. (它也促使我走出舒适区，结识新朋友。通过聚会和社交媒体，我的冒险朋友圈ballooned)”可知，独自出游使作者结识新朋友，因此通过聚会和社交媒体，作者的朋友多了，其冒险朋友圈扩大了，画线词意为“扩大（expanded）”。故选D项。 Passage10.【2024·浙江杭州·一模】 In 1959, Handler changed how toy dolls were made when she introduced “Barbie” to the world. With her mature figure, Barbie was one of the first “grown-up” dolls to hit the retail market. Handler wanted to create a toy that was different from the baby dolls that dominated little girls’ toy boxes. She wanted a doll that girls could project their future dreams upon and allowed for limitless clothing and career choices. Inspired by paper dolls of the time, Handler, to much disagreement, made sure Barbie had the body of a grown woman. “My own philosophy of Barbie,” Handler wrote in her autobiography, “was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman had choices.” There’s even a Barbie for cancer patients — Brave Barbie — a partnership between Mattel and CureSearch that sends a bald (光头的) Barbie to families affected by cancer. “Gifting my daughter a Barbie who suffered from cancer was tremendous,” Michelle, a cancer survivor said, “We would play with that Barbie together and I’d heartbreakingly watch her pretend to take the doll to the hospital for chemo (化疗), or place its long wig on top of its head and tell the doll ‘It’s time to be beautiful again.’” Bald Barbie was super brave and went on awesome adventures after chemo. Sometimes she felt sick and needed to sleep, but would feel much better after a rest. Bald Barbie always beat the cancer and went on to live a long and happy life with her family. That Barbie became so much more than a plastic doll — she was a means of communication and a coping mechanism during an extremely distressing time for little families. 33．Why did Handler create Barbie? A．To make a hit in the retail market. B．To appeal to girls with her diverse outfits. C．To do a project on women’s career choices. D．To inspire girls to make choices as they wish. 34．How might Michelle feel when watching her daughter with Brave Barbie? A．Sad yet comforted. B．Envious yet proud. C．Overwhelmed and ashamed. D．Heartbroken and regretful. 35．What does Brave Barbie mean to Michelle’s family? A．A reliable emotional support. B．A glue for broken relationships. C．An effective practical treatment. D．A secret medium of negotiation. 36．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A medical journal. B．A charity brochure. C．A financial report. D．A story collection. 【答案】33．D 34．A 35．A 36．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Handler创造芭比娃娃的初衷，以及其中一个名为Brave Barbie的洋娃娃对一个癌症女孩的帮助。 33．推理判断题。根据第二段的“She wanted a doll that girls could project their future dreams upon and allowed for limitless clothing and career choices. (她想要一个女孩们可以投射未来梦想的娃娃，并允许无限的服装和职业选择)”和第三段的“the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman had choices.(通过这个娃娃，小女孩可以成为任何她想成为的人。芭比娃娃一直代表着女性拥有选择权的事实)”可推知， Handler创造Barbie的目的是让激励女孩根据自己的意愿做出选择。故选D。 34．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的““Gifting my daughter a Barbie who suffered from cancer was tremendous,” Michelle, a cancer survivor said, “We would play with that Barbie together and I’d heartbreakingly watch her pretend to take the doll to the hospital for chemo (化疗), or place its long wig on top of its head and tell the doll ‘It’s time to be beautiful again.’”(“送给我患癌症的女儿一个芭比娃娃真是太棒了，”癌症幸存者米歇尔说，“给我的女儿一个患了癌症的芭比娃娃是一件非常美妙的事情。我们会一起玩那个芭比娃娃，我心碎地看着她假装带着芭比娃娃去医院化疗，或者把它的长假发戴在它的头上，告诉它‘是时候变漂亮了’”)”可推知，Michelle看到女儿和Brave Barbie一起感到欣慰的同时也很难过。故选A。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Bald Barbie always beat the cancer and went on to live a long and happy life with her family. That Barbie became so much more than a plastic doll — she was a means of communication and a coping mechanism during an extremely distressing time for little families.(秃头芭比总是战胜癌症，并继续与她的家人过着漫长而幸福的生活。芭比娃娃不仅仅是一个塑料娃娃——她是一个沟通的工具，也是一个在小家庭极度痛苦时期的应对机制)”可推知，Brave Barbie对于米歇尔一家而言是可靠的情感支持，帮助女儿和这个家庭应对极度痛苦的阶段。故选A。 36．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Handler创造芭比娃娃的初衷，以及其中一个名为Brave Barbie的洋娃娃对一个癌症女孩和其家庭的帮助。由此推知，本文很有可能来自一本故事集。故选D。 Passage11.【2024·浙江嘉兴.二模】 I have always been proud of my handwriting, a skill I was taught in grade school. The teacher was teaching us the Palmer Penmanship Method, drilling into us the importance of forming big flowing lines when we wrote g’s and s’s as well as beautiful f’s that in my mind were like fairy tale princesses wearing fancy hats while extending their right foot. We were strictly prohibited from using block letters on our homework, as they lack the beauty. Now it becomes apparent that young people no longer learn cursive(草书). They type everything, mostly on their phones. Beautiful handwriting is a thing of the past. This has become a source of great sadness among traditionalists. But recently something happened that shook my faith in cursive. To my complete disbelief, not one but two of my close friends complained about the handwriting on my postcards. They were grateful for the beautiful postcards I regularly sent, but they said they honestly couldn't read a thing I had written. One friend went so far as to ask if I could use block letters next time so that she could understand what I was writing. Initially, I was angry. I had made the effort to cover an entire postcard with what I viewed as not just handwriting but calligraphy. But then I showed an English friend a postcard I'd just written, and he said that the only thing that was readily understandable was the letters “U. S. A．” The rest of it, he politely suggested, looked like “chicken scrawl”. Looking at the postcard dispassionately, I unwillingly admit that he has a point. All the m’s and n’s run together, and the l’s look like l’s. The a’s are indistinguishable from the q’s. So, from now on, I'm taking their advice and using block letters to communicate. In fact, I just now sent an old friend a postcard. But this time, I simply wrote—in big block letters: DEAR ALICE: HI. JOE. I hope she gets the message. 37．What do we know about the Palmer Penmanship Method? A．It is characterized by big flowing lines. B．It is rarely appreciated by traditionalists. C．It was not allowed in students'homework. D．It is viewed as a trend in handwriting styles. 38．What weakened the writer’s belief in cursive? A．The popularity of block letters in recent times. B．The younger generation’s disinterest in cursive. C．His friends’ failure to comprehend his postcards. D．His English friend's suggestion on postcard design. 39．Why did the writer switch to block letters for communication? A．To deliver his message clearly. B．To improve his handwriting skills. C．To win praise from his friends. D．To show his passion for calligraphy. 40．What is the text mainly about? A．The wide use of cursive. B．The sad decline of cursive. C．The value of preserving cursive. D．The technique of writing in cursive. 【答案】37．A 38．C 39．A 40．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者从小学时对自己的草书书法感到自豪，到意识到现代趋势使草书变得不那么实用和容易理解的历程。尽管作者的朋友们很欣赏草书的美丽，但看不懂他们手写的明信片，所以为了清晰起见，他决定改用印刷体。这一转变象征着一个更广泛的社会转变，从手写交流向打字交流转变，显示了传统美感与实际易读性之间的斗争。 37．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The teacher was teaching us the Palmer Penmanship Method, drilling into us the importance of forming big flowing lines when we wrote g’s and s’s as well as beautiful f’s that in my mind were like fairy tale princesses wearing fancy hats while extending their right foot.”（老师正在教我们帕尔默书法法，在我们写g和s以及美丽的f时，向我们灌输形成大而流畅的线条的重要性，在我的脑海中，f就像童话故事中的公主戴着华丽的帽子，同时伸出右脚）可知，帕尔默书法它的特点是线条大而流畅。故选A项。 38．细节理解题。根据第三段中“But recently something happened that shook my faith in cursive.  To my complete disbelief, not one but two of my close friends complained about the handwriting on my postcards. They were grateful for the beautiful postcards I regularly sent, but they said they honestly couldn't read a thing I had written.”（但最近发生的一件事动摇了我对草书的信心。让我完全难以置信的是，我的两个好朋友竟然抱怨我明信片上的字迹。他们很感激我定期寄给他们的漂亮明信片，但他们说他们真的看不懂我写的东西）可知，作者朋友们无法理解他的明信片削弱了作者对草书的信念。故选C项。 39．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Looking at the postcard dispassionately, I unwillingly admit that he has a point. All the m’s and n’s run together, and the l’s look like l’s. The a’s are indistinguishable from the q’s. So, from now on, I'm taking their advice and using block letters to communicate.”（冷静地看着明信片，我不情愿地承认他说得有道理。所有的m和n连在一起，l看起来像l。a和q是无法区分的。所以，从现在开始，我接受他们的建议，用大写字母交流）可知，作者改用大写字母来交流是为了清楚地传达他的信息。故选A项。 40．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第二段“Now it becomes apparent that young people no longer learn cursive. They type everything, mostly on their phones. Beautiful handwriting is a thing of the past. This has become a source of great sadness among traditionalists.”（现在很明显，年轻人不再学草书了。他们用手机打字。漂亮的书法是过去的事了。这已经成为传统主义者巨大悲伤的来源）可知，文章主要讲的是草书可悲的衰落。故选B项。 Passage12.【2024·浙江金华·模拟预测】 As a hockey parent, while watching my son played from Mite to Bantam, House League to Travel, I’ve learned that losing may be best for kids. In his third season in 2019, my son’s team never lost more than three straight games. There was happiness, boasting, celebration, pizza. In short, it was a typically good youth hockey season. He improved as a player, but did not much change as a person. However, what happened the next year added its story to the legends of sporting incompetence. Not merely weak but prettily bad, this team lost 40 of their first 50 games, most of the defeats coming in the course of two losing streaks. For a time, I worried that these streaks would kill my child’s love of the game. But that’s not what happened. As bad as it got, the losing was clarifying. It weeded out the kids who were in it less for the game than the glory, leaving just the die-hards behind. What started as a list of 17 of the team was cut down to 12. It was especially instructive for the kids. It taught him a great truth of the world: For everyone good, there is someone better. What’s more, the kids were learning the game in a way that only losing can teach. Each player got to play everywhere, to learn and appreciate the role of every position on the ice. They kept an eye on their opponents too, studying and incorporating the tricks of success. In an effort to break the streak, they went back to basics, accepted the wisdom of the hockey ancients: If playing like a team, they can defeat a collection of all-stars; If doing small and unappreciated tasks well, they can get the goal. This new team had character and could never be counted out, no matter the score. They had learned the most important lesson: You can lose without being beaten. They squeaked into the state tournament, then made it all the way to the final, where the winner was decided in overtime. When they lost that game and went into the handshake line, it was not as runners-up but as a team that had been made into winners in the only way that will stick — by losing. 41．What does the author think about the son’s team in the third season in 2019? A．The team had a bad performance. B．The team didn’t live up to the author’s expectations. C．The team played typically well and won all the games. D．The team didn’t have the spirit of facing failure. 42．What does the underlined word “clarify” refer to? A．The losing made the kids better understand hockey. B．The losing helped the kids learn a great truth of the world. C．The losing separated true player from those playing for glory. D．The losing boosted the kids’ teamwork. 43．According to the author, what have the son’s team learned? A．For everything big, there is something bigger. B．Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. C．God helps those who help themselves. D．The hardest battle you’re going to fight is the battle to be just you. 44．What is the best title for the passage? A．How Kids Can Deal With Losing B．What Kids Can Learn From Losing C．Why Kids Can Benefit From Losing D．How Kids Can Get Over From Losing 【答案】41．D 42．C 43．A 44．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的孩子和其队友打曲棍球，他们从不断的失败中学到了一些教训。 41．推理判断题。根据第二段“In his third season in 2019, my son’s team never lost more than three straight games. There was happiness, boasting, celebration, pizza. In short, it was a typically good youth hockey season. He improved as a player, but did not much change as a person.(2019年是我儿子的第三个赛季，他所在的球队从未输过3场以上的比赛。有快乐，有吹嘘，有庆祝，有披萨。简而言之，这是一个典型的优秀青年曲棍球赛季。作为一名球员，他有了进步，但作为一个人，他并没有太大的变化)”可知，2019年的第三个赛季，作者儿子的球队非常优秀，虽然失败过，但是还是很开心，并没有真正体会到失败带给他们的影响。由此推知，作者认为儿子的球队缺乏面对失败的精神。故选D。 42．指代猜测题。根据划线单词下文“It weeded out the kids who were in it less for the game than the glory, leaving just the die-hards behind.(它淘汰了那些不是为了比赛，而是为了荣誉的孩子，只留下了顽固分子)”可知，虽然孩子的球队比赛失败，但是失败让一切变得很明朗，因为这淘汰了那些不是为了比赛，而是为了荣誉的孩子，只留下了顽固分子。由此可推知，划线单词clarify代指下文内容，即失败将真正的球员和为荣誉而战的球员分开了。故选C。 43．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They had learned the most important lesson: You can lose without being beaten. They squeaked into the state tournament, then made it all the way to the final, where the winner was decided in overtime. When they lost that game and went into the handshake line, it was not as runners-up but as a team that had been made into winners in the only way that will stick — by losing.(他们学到了最重要的一课：你可以输但不被打败。他们勉强进入州锦标赛，然后一路进入决赛，在加时赛中决出冠军。当他们输掉比赛，进入握手的行列时，他们并不是作为亚军，而是作为一支以唯一的方式——失败——成为赢家的球队)”可知，作者儿子的团队虽然失败了，但他们不断进步，不断面对更大的挑战，成为更好的自己。由此可推知，作者认为，孩子们学到的教训是：对于强大的挑战，要不断进步，因为总有更大挑战在等着你。故选A。 44．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“I’ve learned that losing may be best for kids.(我明白了输球对孩子来说可能是最好的)”和最后一段中的“They had learned the most important lesson: You can lose without being beaten. They squeaked into the state tournament, then made it all the way to the final, where the winner was decided in overtime. When they lost that game and went into the handshake line, it was not as runners-up but as a team that had been made into winners in the only way that will stick — by losing.(他们学到了最重要的一课：你可以输但不被打败。他们勉强进入州锦标赛，然后一路进入决赛，在加时赛中决出冠军。当他们输掉比赛，进入握手的行列时，他们并不是作为亚军，而是作为一支以唯一的方式——失败——成为赢家的球队)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者的孩子和其队友打曲棍球，他们从不断的失败中学到了一些教训。由此可知，B选项“What Kids Can Learn From Losing(孩子们能从失败中学到什么)”适合作文章最佳标题。故选B。 Passage13.【2024·浙江杭州·模拟预测】 My wife always wanted a Vizsla, so when we got the house, the garden and everything sorted, we did some research and found a lovely breeder (饲养员) based in Scotland. He was in charge of everything, so a few months go by and the next thing I know, we’ve got a puppy! I’ve grown up with animals all my life, and I’m so glad I have. I love the fact that I was never afraid of any animals. Although you do obviously have to be careful when introducing children to a dog they don’t know, because you don’t know how it’s going to behave, it always saddens me when I see children scared when they walk past Pedro. I think it’s great for kids to learn how to look after an animal. And obviously for us, as a family, it’s brilliant because we take Pedro for so many walks. It’s a bit of a family bonding experience getting out in the fresh air; taking Pedro for a walk multiple times a day is just really lovely. Meanwhile, the most rewarding, I think, is just seeing how amazing he is with the kids. He is so calm, so protective, so loving, and we are his world. I think the most challenging aspects with Pedro were when he was a puppy (小狗). He was pretty hard work. He was never aggressive, but he was quite bitey as puppies are, constantly pulling out your clothes and putting holes in them, which is very annoying. He chewed the furniture-my sofas are barely standing up; their wooden legs are almost in pieces. Obviously, the dog training in the house was quite stressful and his jumping at strangers in the park and running off was always quite scary. As a new puppy owner, you’re overloaded with advice from social media, magazines, other dog owners and friends, so finding a source of information you trust is so important and can be a real turning point. I know what it’s like to be bombarded with conflicting information, so I would have really welcomed Royal Canin’s “One in a Billion” platform as a new puppy owner. It’s a one-stop shop for new dog owners: a single source of credible information that is so helpful in navigating the early stages of your puppy’s life. 45．What do we know about the author? A．He is inexperienced in raising pets. B．He is unsupportive of his wife’s desire. C．He feels it a pity that children shy away from pets. D．He thinks one should be cautious about raising pets. 46．How does the author think of Pedro? A．Dangerous but loyal. B．Playful and gentle. C．Adorable but troublesome. D．Annoying and fierce. 47．What can we infer according to paragraph 4? A．Dogs are man’s best friends. B．It is worthless to have a dog. C．Puppies are unfriendly to humans. D．It is challenging to train a puppy. 48．What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A．To recommend a reliable platform. B．To share a fun experience. C．To offer evidence for an argument. D．To advertise a practical product. 【答案】45．C 46．C 47．D 48．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者妻子心仪已久的Vizsla犬Pedro加入家庭的生活，带来欢乐也伴随着幼犬期的挑战。它与孩子间的温馨互动、户外共行加固了家庭纽带。作者认为专业宠物养护平台对新手主人至关重要。 45．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Although you do obviously have to be careful when introducing children to a dog they don’t know, because you don’t know how it’s going to behave, it always saddens me when I see children scared when they walk past Pedro. I think it’s great for kids to learn how to look after an animal. (虽然当你把孩子介绍给他们不认识的狗时，显然必须小心，因为你不知道它会怎么表现，但当我看到孩子们走过佩德罗时害怕的时候，我总是很难过。我认为让孩子们学习如何照顾动物是很好的。)”可知，作者对于孩子们因不了解而害怕宠物感到遗憾。故选C。 46．推理判断题。由文章第三段中“Meanwhile, the most rewarding, I think, is just seeing how amazing he is with the kids. He is so calm, so protective, so loving, and we are his world. (与此同时，我认为最有意义的是，看到他和孩子们相处得有多好。他很冷静，很有保护欲，很有爱心，我们就是他的世界。)”和第四段中“He was never aggressive, but he was quite bitey as puppies are, constantly pulling out your clothes and putting holes in them, which is very annoying. He chewed the furniture-my sofas are barely standing up; their wooden legs are almost in pieces. Obviously, the dog training in the house was quite stressful and his jumping at strangers in the park and running off was always quite scary. (他从来没有攻击性，但他像小狗一样爱咬，经常把你的衣服扯出来，在上面咬出洞，这很烦人。他咬家具——我的沙发几乎立不住；木腿几乎都碎了。显然，在家里训练狗的压力很大，在公园里它对着陌生人跳来跳去然后跑开，总是让人很害怕。)”可知，作者认为Pedro可爱但麻烦。故选C。 47．推理判断题。由文章第四段“I think the most challenging aspects with Pedro were when he was a puppy (小狗). He was pretty hard work. He was never aggressive, but he was quite bitey as puppies are, constantly pulling out your clothes and putting holes in them, which is very annoying. He chewed the furniture-my sofas are barely standing up; their wooden legs are almost in pieces. Obviously, the dog training in the house was quite stressful and his jumping at strangers in the park and running off was always quite scary. (他从来没有攻击性，但他像小狗一样爱咬，经常把你的衣服扯出来，在上面咬出洞，这很烦人。他咬家具——我的沙发几乎立不住；木腿几乎都碎了。显然，在家里训练狗的压力很大，在公园里它对着陌生人跳来跳去然后跑开，总是让人很害怕。)”可知，第四段详细描述了佩德罗作为小狗时的各种捣蛋行为，如咬衣服、啃家具等，以及训练过程中的压力，如它乱跑，这都表明训练小狗是一项挑战。故选D。 48．推理判断题。由文章最后一段“As a new puppy owner, you’re overloaded with advice from social media, magazines, other dog owners and friends, so finding a source of information you trust is so important and can be a real turning point. I know what it’s like to be bombarded with conflicting information, so I would have really welcomed Royal Canin’s “One in a Billion” platform as a new puppy owner. It’s a one-stop shop for new dog owners: a single source of credible information that is so helpful in navigating the early stages of your puppy’s life. (作为一只小狗的新主人，你从社交媒体、杂志、其他狗主人和朋友那里得到的建议太多了，所以找到一个你信任的信息来源是如此重要，这可能是一个真正的转折点。我知道被相互矛盾的信息轰炸是什么感觉，所以作为一个新的小狗主人，我真的很欢迎Royal Canin的“One in a Billion”平台。这是为新狗主人提供的一站式服务：一个可靠信息的单一来源，对你的小狗的早期生活非常有帮助。)”可知，最后一段提到了Royal Canin的“One in a Billion”，强调这是一个一站式服务，为新狗主人提供了可信的信息来源，帮助他们度过养小狗的早期阶段，这显然是在推荐一个平台给读者。故选A。 Passage14.【2024·浙江绍兴·二模】 Have you heard of these four monuments? Carhenge. Floralis Genérica. Traffic Light Tree. Hand of the Desert — these are four unusual monuments from around the world you might like to visit. • Carhenge Carhenge is in Alliance, Nebraska (USA). As the name suggests, it has a lot in common with Stonehenge, the famous stone circle on Salisbury Plain. But while Stonehenge was built with stones, Carhenge was created with cars. The monument was made in 1987 by a local artist Jim Reinders and his family. He used old cars and even an ambulance. At first, the people of Alliance didn’t like it, but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with tourists, who brought lots of money to the town. • Floralis Genérica Floralis Genérica is a massive statue of a flower. It stands in a pool of water in front of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Eduardo Catalano, a native of Argentina, gave the statue as a gift to the city in 2002. Every morning, the flower opens. Ask anyone who has seen it and they’ll tell you that watching it open is an unforgettable sight. In fact, many people believe it is one of the most beautiful statues in the world. • Traffic Light Tree The Traffic Light Tree is situated at Heron Quay, in one of London’s financial districts. The tree has 75 sets of traffic lights. It was created by French artist, Pierre Vivant, and was installed in 1998. A computer controls the lights, which are turned on and off randomly. The roundabout where the tree is was voted the most popular roundabout in the UK in a recent survey. • Mano del Desierto (Hand of the Desert) The Hand of the Desert is in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The sculpture was designed by the Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrazabal. From a distance, it looks as if there’s a giant in the sand who has stuck his hand out of the ground. If you’re looking for something new to see, you know where to go! 49．Why did the people of Alliance change their attitude toward Carhenge? A．It reminded them of Stonehenge. B．It brought them financial benefits. C．It added beauty to their community. D．It displayed the creativity of the designer. 50．Which of the four monuments was designed by a foreign artist? A．Carhenge. B．Floralis Genérica. C．Traffic Light Tree. D．Mano del Desierto. 51．Where is the text probably from? A．A guide book. B．A news report. C．A science magazine. D．An architecture advertisement. 【答案】49．B 50．C 51．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个不同寻常的雕塑。 49．细节理解题。由文章“• Carhenge”部分中“At first, the people of Alliance didn’t like it, but they soon changed their minds after it became popular with tourists, who brought lots of money to the town. (起初，阿联镇的人不喜欢它，但在它受到游客的欢迎后，他们很快就改变了主意，游客给小镇带来了很多钱。)”可知，那里的人改变了他们对巨车阵的态度，是因为它给他们带来了经济利益。故选B。 50．细节理解题。由文章“• Traffic Light Tree”部分中“The Traffic Light Tree is situated at Heron Quay, in one of London’s financial districts.  The tree has 75 sets of traffic lights.  It was created by French artist, Pierre Vivant, and was installed in 1998.  (Traffic Light Tree位于伦敦金融区之一的Heron码头。这棵树有75组红绿灯。它由法国艺术家皮埃尔·维万特创作，于1998年安装。)”可知，Traffic Light Tree是由外国艺术家设计的。故选C。 51．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“Carhenge. Floralis Genérica. Traffic Light Tree. Hand of the Desert —these are four unusual monuments from around the world you might like to visit. (巨车阵，阿根廷钢花，交通灯树，沙漠之手——这是来自世界各地的四个不同寻常的雕塑，你可能会喜欢去参观。)”可知，文章介绍了世界各地四个不同寻常的雕塑；由此可推知，文章很可能来自一本旅游指南。故选A。 Passage15.【2024·浙江嘉兴·二模】 Virtual Winter Math Contest Preparation Club registrations are now open! Winter Contest Preparation Club(January 10—February 3,2023,Online) Math Enrichment Courses (February 7——March 3,2023,Online) Course Streams •Contest Courses are designed to cover contest questions and problem-solving strategies. Instructions focus on the fundamentals of problem solving in fun ways, and improving skills in assessing how to solve a problem by recognizing its type. •Programming Courses focus on exploring the relationship between math and programming. Building on math knowledge, solving math puzzles, and learning programming concepts, students program together to solve challenges and projects. •Enrichment Courses are designed for students who are comfortable in math concepts at their grade level and are looking for greater challenges and new ways to stimulate their interest in math. Program Fees and Financial Support •Online Grades 1-8 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses: $225 •Online Grades 9-12 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses: $240+tax If you are unable to pay for the full program because you have been financially affected, please apply for a scholarship. Further information and an application form can be found here. Refund Policy There is a $50 administrative fee for cancellation requests. Cancellations made 48hours before the first class will receive a full refund minus the administrative fee. Requests for refunds after the deadline will not be processed. Registration To register for any class, you must create an account on our registration system by clicking the button below. 52．What is the focus of Contest Courses? A．Designing projects. B．Tackling problems. C．Improving math levels. D．Grasping programming concepts. 53．Who can apply for a scholarship? A．A student who is short of money. B．A student who has rich math knowledge. C．A student who is well prepared for the contest. D．A student who has an account on the registration system. 54．How much can a 6th grader be refunded if he cancels registration 3 days in advance? A．$175. B．$190. C．$225. D．$240. 【答案】52．B 53．A 54．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了冬季数学竞赛俱乐部的课程安排，项目费用，退费政策等具体情况。 52．细节理解题。根据“Contest Courses”中第一句“Contest Courses are designed to cover contest questions and problem-solving strategies.”（竞赛课程旨在涵盖竞赛问题和解决问题的策略等方面。）可知，竞赛课程关注的是解决问题的策略。故选B项。 53．细节理解题。根据“Program Fees and Financial Support”中“If you are unable to pay for the full program because you have been financially affected, please apply for a scholarship.”（如果你因为资金的影响无法支付整个项目的费用，可以申请奖学金。）可知，资金短缺的学生可以申请奖学金。故选A项。 54．细节理解题。根据“Program Fees and Financial Support”中“Online Grades 1-8 Contest Club and Enrichment Courses: $225”（1到8年级在线竞赛俱乐部及强化课程费用为225美元。）及“Refund Policy”中“There is a $50 administrative fee for cancellation requests. Cancellations made 48hours before the first class will receive a full refund minus the administrative fee. ”（对于取消请求，会收取50美元的管理费。在第一节课前48小时取消预订将获得扣除管理费之后的全额退款。）可知，一位6年级的学生提前三天取消课程会扣除50美元的管理费，他将退回175美元。故选A项。 Passage16.【2024·浙江温州·一模】 Five-year-old Mustafa is smiling for the first time in ages. She did not receive a new toy or her favorite candy; rather, she got a wig (假发). Mustafa had to go through painful procedures after being diagnosed with cancer at an early age. Her father expressed her sadness when she lost her hair after months of chemotherapy (化疗). “She saw children of her age jumping in playgrounds and spending hours styling their hair, while she couldn’t. Losing her hair made her hopeless, negatively impacting her response to treatment,” the girl’s father said. Coming from a less fortunate family, Mustafa now sits in a humble hairdresser’s in Cairo, sliding her fingers through her new long hair as she looks in the mirror with fresh enthusiasm. Behind that smile and renewed confidence is Salam, from Egypt, who has been personally funding and designing free wigs for children with cancer to give them power to defeat their illness. Salam took up his mission when he saw a viral video on social media of a young cancer patient who was excited at receiving a new wig. It was the moment when he decided to provide free wigs to children with cancer to lift up their spirits. “Many families can barely afford expensive cancer treatment costs, let alone costly cosmetic services that can play a huge role in restoring children’s confidence and giving them strength to continue their treatment,” said Salam. As part of the self-funded initiative, Salam purchases the necessary requirements to make a wig, while his father helps design hairstyles to serve different children. So far, Salam has helped over 15 children walk out of his shop empowered with big smiles. Despite the several challenges, Salam said making wigs gives him as much happiness as it does for his young customers. “Children need the emotional and moral support to go through this tough illness.” He added, “Losing their hair drives them to withdraw into themselves out of fear and embarrassment. I cannot help in their treatment, but I can help them get through it.” 55．Why are a toy and candy mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To indicate the girl’s age. B．To imply a serious illness. C．To show the shortage of toys and candies. D．To highlight the value of the wig. 56．What can be learned from the father’s words? A．Hairstyle matters much. B．Sports benefit Mustafa. C．Hair loss depressed Mustafa. D．Mustafa’s treatment failed. 57．What led to Salam’s decision on the mission? A．His sympathy. B．Family support. C．Government fund. D．Mustafa’s enthusiasm. 58．What kind of person is Salam according to the passage? A．Cautious and innovative. B．Inspiring and talented. C．Sensitive and empathetic. D．Ambitious and sensible. 【答案】55．D 56．C 57．A 58．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位来自埃及的叫萨拉姆的人，在得知一位患病儿童得到假发后，开始筹资为癌症患儿设计和提供免费假发，帮助他们重获信心和力量。对于这些患儿来说，他能做的或许不多，但带给他们情感和道德上的支持，帮助他们度过这个艰难的病痛时期。 55．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Five-year-old Mustafa is smiling for the first time in ages. She did not receive a new toy or her favorite candy; rather, she got a wig (假发).(五岁的穆斯塔法这么多年来第一次露出了笑容。她没有收到新玩具或她最喜欢的糖果；相反，她得到了一顶假发。)”以及第二段中“Mustafa had to go through painful procedures after being diagnosed with cancer at an early age. Her father expressed her sadness when she lost her hair after months of chemotherapy (化疗). (穆斯塔法在很小的时候就被诊断出患有癌症，不得不经历痛苦的手术。数月化疗后，她的头发掉光了，她父亲表达了她的悲伤。)”可知，穆斯塔法因为被诊断患有癌症，经过数月的化疗后头发掉光了，因此相比于收到新玩具或者最喜欢的糖果，收到一顶假发对她来说是更有意义的。故第一段提到了玩具和糖果是为了突出假发的价值。故选D。 56．推理判断题。根据第二段中““She saw children of her age jumping in playgrounds and spending hours styling their hair, while she couldn’t. Losing her hair made her hopeless, negatively impacting her response to treatment,” the girl’s father said.(她看到和她同龄的孩子在操场上蹦蹦跳跳，花上几个小时做发型，而她却不能。失去头发让她绝望，对她的治疗产生了负面影响，”女孩的父亲说。)”可知，看到别的孩子在操场上蹦蹦跳跳，花上几个小时做发型，而穆斯塔法却不能，失去头发让她绝望，对她的治疗产生了负面影响即失去头发让她极度沮丧。故选C。 57．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Salam took up his mission when he saw a viral video on social media of a young cancer patient who was excited at receiving a new wig. It was the moment when he decided to provide free wigs to children with cancer to lift up their spirits.(萨拉姆在社交媒体上看到了一段走红的视频，视频中一位年轻的癌症患者因获得新假发而兴奋不已，于是他开始了自己的使命。就在那一刻，他决定为患癌症的孩子们提供免费的假发，让他们振作起来。)”可知，萨拉姆在社交媒体上看到了一段视频：一位年轻的癌症患者因获得新假发而兴奋不已，就是在这一刻他决定为患癌症的孩子们提供免费的假发即他对那些因为癌症进行化疗而失去头发的孩子们的同情和理解，才让他开始为那些孩子们制作假发的使命。故选A。 58．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Salam took up his mission when he saw a viral video on social media of a young cancer patient who was excited at receiving a new wig. It was the moment when he decided to provide free wigs to children with cancer to lift up their spirits.(萨拉姆在社交媒体上看到了一段走红的视频，视频中一位年轻的癌症患者因获得新假发而兴奋不已，于是他开始了自己的使命。就在那一刻，他决定为患癌症的孩子们提供免费的假发，让他们振作起来。)”可知，萨拉姆在社交媒体上看到了年轻的癌症患者因获得新假发而兴奋不已，就是在这一刻他决定为患癌症的孩子们提供免费的假发，他对那些因为癌症进行化疗而失去头发的孩子们是同情和理解，由此表明他是一个情感上敏感的人；同时根据最后一段中““Children need the emotional and moral support to go through this tough illness.” He added, “Losing their hair drives them to withdraw into themselves out of fear and embarrassment. I cannot help in their treatment, but I can help them get through it.”(“孩子们需要情感和精神上的支持来度过这场艰难的疾病。”他补充说：“脱发会让她们出于恐惧和尴尬而封闭自己。我不能帮助他们治疗，但我可以帮助他们度过难关。”)”可知，萨拉姆克服困难，在情感上和精神上去帮助和支持那些因为癌症化疗而掉发的孩子们，体现出他是善良并善解人意的。故选C。 ( 35 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$