第03辑开学考试 专题07 阅读理解应用文+记叙文70题-2025届新高三英语提分培优通关练（高考真题+名校模拟）

2025届新高三英语提分培优通关练（高考真题+名校模拟） 第03辑（开学考试专辑） 专题07阅读理解应用文+记叙文70题 解析版 目录 （24-25高三上·湖北孝感·开学考试）Our list of summer programs and camps has something for every teenager. It’s time for teenagers explore and comment the great opportunities available on college campuses, nationwide, and overseas. California College of the Arts’ Pre-College Program San Francisco, CA At this week- long program, you’ll join a wide range of groups of creative thinkers and makers “share your passion for art and design. You’ll take college-level courses while earning 3 college credits. Juniper Young Writers Amherst, MA We look for writers whose work shows curiosity and risk-taking, and who are eager to experiment with forms and ideas new to them, in the company of their creative peers. We offer teen poets and writers a self-directed journey into a week of the wild invention. Working independently, participants will gain insight into the creative writing process. World Virtual Writing Camps Virtual, Online Open to teens aged 13-19, World Virtual Writing Camps invite writers to explore new types of literature and learn from famous authors, editors, and educators as they work to share their writing with the world. We welcome you to join our week-long writing camps! Penn Arts and Sciences Summer High School Programs Philadelphia, PA We welcome bright and ambitious high school students from around the world to the Ivy League (常春藤联盟). The program delivers the challenge of an Ivy League course to talented high school students seeking advanced studies. Students can engage with leading professors during the six-week programs. 1．What’s the extra benefit of the California College of the Arts’ Pre-College Program? A．Free courses. B．Passion for art. C．College credits. D．Journeys of inventions. 2．What do Juniper Young Writers and World Virtual Writing Camps have in common? A．They are about writing. B．They require teamwork. C．They provide a chance to publish works. D．They provide outdoor adventure experiences. 3．What can students do in the program in Philadelphia? A．Experience colorful campus life. B．Meet famous artists and scientists. C．Do an international writing tour. D．Take advanced-level courses. （24-25高三上·山东·开学考试）Join the fun and volunteer in your national park! Maintenance volunteers help protect and beautify the historic landscapes and cultural resources throughout National Park Service managed lands in San Francisco County (see full list below) . Projects include track maintenance vegetation removal, native planting, beach clean-up, sand removal, and graffiti abatement (减少) . When: Thursdays from 9 a. m. -noon. Where: Crissy Field, West Bluff (1st Thursdays) -exact meeting location will vary and will be listed in the registration confirmation e-mail. Registration is required. Rotating sites: ·1st Thursday: Crissy Field. West Bluff ·2nd Thursday: Lands End ·3rd Thursday: Crissy Field, East Beach ·4th Thursday: Baker Beach ·5th Thursday (when applicable) : Ocean Beach GROUPS Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form. AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING: ·Volunteers aged 10 and up are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) for youth under the age of 15. ·Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF) . Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed. ·We’ll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long trousers and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary. ·Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen. ·No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfill community service requirements. 4．What’s the purpose of the maintenance projects? A．To help manage the beach. B．To preserve the national park. C．To discover the cultural resources D．To admire the historic landscapes 5．Where will the volunteers meet for the third time? A．Crissy Field, West Bluff. B．Lands End. C．Crissy Field. East Beach. D．Baker Beach. 6．What are the volunteers required to do? A．Bring an unfilled form. B．Be accompanied by a parent. C．Have some training in advance. D．Wear shoes with no toes exposed. （24-25高二上·山东滨州·开学考试）Natural Life E- Books by Education Expert Wendy Priesnitz Beyond School: Living As If School Doesn’t Exist This is a long- awaited fourth book about life learning. It’s a collection of 17 essays about how families and individuals can live and learn without struggles, and with trust, respect, and dignity. Together, they create ways to help children learn about today’s world while becoming equipped to live in tomorrow’s. Green & Healthy Homes The book will help you and your family make your home greener and healthier, and save money too. It includes tips on making your own cleaning supplies and advice on how to conserve water, avoid dangerous household chemicals and use organic materials for your home. Life Learning: Lessons From the Educational Frontier This is a unique collection of 30 essays about the story of learning written by parents and young people who have experienced it first-hand. It includes learning to read and do math without being taught, learning what’s wrong with education at present, learning in the real world, and much more. Challenging Assumptions in Education: From Institutionalized Education to a Learning Society This book explains why life learners help their children live and learn, and provides inspiration and support for families who have chosen that exciting path. It also challenges open- minded readers — including teachers, parents, and lawmakers — to transform the public education system, using what homeschoolers know about how children learn. ★ We’ re pleased to offer you free PDF downloads of these e-Books. ★ PDF digital format only. Click here for more information and a limited-time free download. 7．What do we know about Beyond School? A．Its teaching methods are from schools. B．It’s about survival skills outside school. C．It focuses on making your life greener. D．It better prepares kids for the future world. 8．Which book features real life examples? A．Beyond School. B．Green & Healthy Homes. C．Life Learning. D．Challenging Assumptions in Education. 9．Where is the passage most probably taken from? A．A website. B．A magazine. C．A report. D．A textbook. （24-25高三上·河北·开学考试）The National Reading Competition Each year the Jamaica Library Service encourages hundreds of enthusiastic readers to compete for the top positions in this exciting competition, which provides attractive prizes and a platform to share their love for reading with the wider Jamaica. Objectives ·To encourage and develop the reading skills ·To promote an appreciation of books ·To increase exposure to highly rated literature and aid continuing education for adults Organization The National Reading Competition is organized annually over a five-month period, April to August. The preliminary round for children is held at individual service points/libraries. Following this, the top performers compete at the county level. County Champions are then selected for each of the three age groups: 6—8, 9—11 and 12—14. In 1999, a category for adults was introduced, involving persons who were 15 years of age and over. Testing Testing at each stage includes a mix of oral and written elements such as letters, book reviews, and puzzles. The competitors' ability to read, understand and interpret set books or excerpts (节录) of books are the main determinants for the selection of winners. The adult section of the competition is run concurrently with the children's section and emphasizes the reading of mainly West Indian literature. The final stage begins in mid-July and culminates (达顶点) in the National Reading Competition Quiz Finals held at TVJ Studios at the end of August. One National Champion emerges from each category after these very competitive sections are completed. They are the individuals who, when all scores are counted, gain the highest marks in their respective age groups. Judging Judging at all stages of the competition is carried out by an independent team of experienced educators, local authors, and librarians. 10．How many age groups are there in the competition? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 11．Which of the following is targeted by the competition? A．Adult education. B．Preschool education. C．Translating skills. D．Writing strategies. 12．When does the final stage of the competition start? A．In August. B．In July. C．In May. D．In April. （24-25高三上·山东·阶段练习）You may love staying home and having a quiet day in on Christmas — and we totally get that. But there’s a strong case for travelling during Christmas, if only once or a few times, too. In the following cities around the world, Christmastime is a wintery and magical experience like no other. New York At the head of our list is New York, the iconic setting for so many Christmas movies. Go skating in Rockefeller Center in front of the big tree(or if line s are too long, check out Central Park’s Wollman Rink for fantastic skyline views), and visit the Christmas shops at Bryant Park Winter Village. Tallinn, Estonia For an up- and-coming travel destination with one of the best preserved medieval towns in the world, head to this Baltic capital across the sea from Finland. It also just so happens to be gorgeous at Christmas time, with an authentic Christmas market, Christmas festival, concerts, and Christmas tree — thought to be the oldest public display of a Christmas tree in the world. Quebec City With its cobbled street s and stone buildings in the shadow of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, which looks like a castle but is actually a hotel, visitors feel like they’ re in a holiday fairytale. Plus, its northern destination makes a white Christmas nearly a guarantee. Cap it off (if you dare) with the toboggan (雪橇) slide right in the centre of town, thrilling riders since 1884 with speeds of over 64 kilometres per hour. Bruges, Belgium This pedestrian- friendly city is breathtaking to walk around at Christmas time — or take a boat ride along the shining canals. The medie val buildings look like cookie houses. The city’s holiday events include a midwinter festival, winter market, carolling and music, and an ice sculpture exhibit. 13．Which city is the best destination for a Christmas film director? A．Tallinn. B．Bruges. C．Quebec City. D．New York. 14．What is a probable concern of visitors trying sledding in the town? A．The cobbled street. B．The high speed. C．The freezing weather. D．The fairytale castle. 15．What is special about Bruges during Christmas? A．A boat trip is accessible. B．The Christmas cookies sell best. C．An old Christmas tree is displayed. D．The medieval town is suitable to walk. （24-25高二上·广西·开学考试）Odyssey’s Teen Writing Challenge Are you a young writer ready to showcase your talent? Odyssey is inviting you to participate in a unique writing challenge designed to test your skills and creativity. This month, we’re challenging you to craft a story using a vibrant (充满活力的) language. Your narrative should be as colorful as the characters and settings you create, with rich descriptions and varied sentence structures. The closing date: September 26th Guidelines and details: Your entry must be an original short story created by yourself. Stories should be between 1,000-3,000 words and written in English. Your story should reflect the theme of “Family and Friendship” in its narrative, using a wide variety of descriptive language and avoiding conflicts and struggles. Rules: You must be a teen aged 13-19 to enter. The entry must be free of inappropriate content. How to submit(提交): Submit your story through Odyssey Prompts. All entries submitted to the Odyssey Prompts are automatically considered for the contest. There is no cost to submit your entry or be published. See submission the guidelines for more information on the assigned (指定的) website. Prizes: Each week, one winning entry will be selected by Odyssey’s team based on the quality of the submission. The winner will be announced on Friday, featured on Odyssey Prompts, and awarded $260 in cash. Additionally, Odyssey may choose four shortlist runners-up, each receiving $100 in cash. All the finalists have a chance to visit a local famous university. Notification: Winners will be notified by email within two weeks following their submission, If a winner cannot be reached within one week, Odyssey reserves the right to award the prize to another qualified entry. 16．What are the participants required to do? A．Submit only one entry. B．Create works of their own. C．Write a work of at least 3,000 words. D．Include some works with conflicting themes. 17．What will the winners get? A．Cash prizes. B．Publication of their works. C．An opportunity to study aboard. D．Copies of the assigned writing magazine. 18．What type of writing is the text? A．A plan. B．A news story. C．A summary. D．An announcement. （24-25高二上·黑龙江大庆·开学考试）Talking Together About Collaboration (合作) Monday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. The Museum of Modern Art Free with Museum admission The ongoing Talking Together conversation series provides an opportunity to think deeply about a broad but timely theme. Understanding that art provides connections to each other and the world around us, we will consider this month’s theme, “collaboration,” through selected works in the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends. This session is led by Paula Stuttman. Drawing Is a Way of Thinking Monday, June 19, 1:30 p.m. The Museum of Modern Art Free with Museum admission The act of drawing allows us to understand an artwork through mark making. Join us in this ongoing series as we explore artworks through drawing and conversation. This week we draw from a selected work in the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends. This session is led by Paula Stuttman Sunset Viewings Monday, June 19, 8:15 p.m. MoMA PS1 One of artist James Turrell’s celebrated Skyspaces, Meeting is a site-specific installation (现代雕塑装置) that invites viewers to look upwards toward a clear view of the sky. The installation features a multicolored lighting program synchronized (同步) to sunrise and sunset. When the sunset lighting program falls outside of regular museum hours, MoMA PS1 is hosting special after-hours viewings on Monday evenings. These events have limited capacity and require an advance ticket. Postwar Art Wore Red Thursday, June 29, 11:30 a. m The Museum of Modern Art Free with Museum admission Join us for a lively discussion about the work of artists featured in the exhibition Making Space: Women Artists and Postwar Abstraction, which shines a spotlight on the impressive but still relatively under-recognized achievements of women artists after the end of World War II. This session is led by Tamara Kostianovsky. 19．What similarity do the first two events share? A．They start at the same time B．They select the same works. C．They involve the same artist. D．They explore the same theme 20．Which of the following is true about Sunset Viewings? A．It is intended to watch sunrise and sunset. B．It is free of charge. C．It offers activities after closing time. D．Viewers can engage at weekends. 21．Who is in charge of the discussion about female artists? A．James Turrell. B．Paula Stuttman. C．Robert Rauschenberg. D．Tamara Kostianovsky. （24-25高三上·安徽·开学考试）The slow approach to travel has never been more important. These following hikes offer a chance to reconnect you with the world. Karhunkierros Trail, Finland Finnish Lapland is famous as a winter destination, with magical aurora borealis (北极光) and a fascinating ancient Sami culture. It’s also home to the 82-kilometer Karhunkierros Trail, the most well-known long-distance walk in Finland. It’s a route best to explore in summer, when the nights are bright. The path takes four days, depending on the weather. High Tatras Hut-to-Hut Hike, Slovakia The High Tatras are the highest mountain range in the Carpathian Mountains, stretching from Northem Slovakia into Southern Poland. Hikers—mostly Slovaks and Czechs—greet with a genuine smile and a cheerful Ahoj or Dobryden. Especially, don’t miss the unique food, potato dumplings with sheep cheese and sweet steamed buns. King Charles III England Coastal Path, England Covering 4,300 kilometers, the England Coast Path was named after the country’s king. The good news is that it can be easily broken down into sections for hiking beginners. Whether taking in the high cliffs and bays of Comwall or deep silence of Suffolk and Norfolk, just a few days on this route will leave anyone refreshed. Vikos Gorge and Mount Gamila, Zagoria, Greece The remote and beautiful mountains of Zagoria are Greece’s best-kept secret. They offer great hiking without the crowds. The highlight is the Vikos Gorge. In some places, its cliffs tower 1,350 meters. Wander its dry river bed in summer and keep an eye out for rare wild animals. 22．When is the best time for hikers to explore Karhunkierros Trail? A．Winter B．Summer nights C．Sunny days. D．Any time 23．Which site was called based on a country’s king’s name? A．Karhunkierros Trail. B．High Tatras Hut-to-Hut Hike. C．King CharlesIII England Coastal Path D．Vikos Gorge and Mount Gamila 24．What can people come across in Vikos Gorge and Mount Gamila? A．Some unusual animals B．Tough and deep roads. C．A 1,350-feet mountain D．Crowds from all over the world. （24-25高三上·湖南·阶段练习）Volunteering has changed over these past few years and virtual volunteering is here for you to try! Find your perfect remote opportunity by becoming a Sense Virtual Buddying volunteer. The Role of a Virtual Buddy Sense Virtual Buddying matches volunteers with disabled people who have similar interests to ensure you’ll have lots of fun together. Once matched with a buddy, you will get to know each other remotely through video calls, phone calls, texting, emails or letters. You’ll arrange weekly sessions and plan fun things to do together. You could be playing games, doing arts and crafts, playing music, planting—there are so many possibilities! We will provide you with weekly themed activities to help to support you in planning your interactions with your buddy. What We Can Offer You Before you start your volunteering role, we’ll make sure that you’ve had the training you need to feel confident. This will be delivered online and through video calls. While you’re volunteering with us as a virtual buddy, you’ll also get a written account of your volunteering and references ( if required), reimbursement (报销) of pre-agreed expenses ( up to £25), and great opportunities to develop new skills and get to know new people while making a real difference to a person’s life. Who We Are Looking for It is essential that volunteers should be good at expressing their ideas and feelings and passionate about assisting people with complex disabilities to fit in with the world. And volunteers who have knowledge or experience of British Sign Language will be prioritized. You don’t need to have previous experience of volunteering or nursing disabled people. If you have any questions regarding the role or would like some more information, please contact the volunteering team at volunteer@sense.org 25．What is a virtual buddy expected to do? A．Evaluate weekly themed activities. B．Tend the disabled in person every week. C．Match buddies based on similar interests. D．Interact with a matched buddy virtually. 26．What can Sense Virtual Buddying provide for their volunteers? A．Free face-to-face job training. B．A chance to meet the sponsors. C．A written record of volunteering. D．Reimbursement of travel expenses. 27．Which of the following is a must-have qualification to be a virtual buddy? A．Mastering a foreign sign language. B．Being communicative and helpful. C．Possessing prior volunteering experience. D．Having a good grasp of nursing the disabled. （24-25高三上·浙江·开学考试）Culinary herbs are fragrant plants which are fit to eat and used in smll amounts to add favor to dishes. Most herbs are found in food and also have medicinal uses. There are four herbs for you. ·Curry leaves The curry tree is native to India and Sri Lanka The leaves are dark green and shiny, releasing a pleasant nut- like scent when they are fried in oil. They are a main component of South Indian cuisine, used in the same way as bay leaves are in Western cuisines. ·ShisoShiso is a Japanese herb with a unique flavor, whose green leaves are often used as a garnish（装饰） for traditional Japanese dishes. Whether red or green, it can be used in various other ways: mixed into salads, put into green tea, or added to stir- fries. ·BasilBasil has shiny, deep green, pointed leaves and a sweet- and- savory flavor, which is used in both fresh and dried forms to flavor dishes ranging from Italian sauces to meat dishes to Asian curries. When cooking, add it towards the end to maintain flavor. ·MintMint has a delicately sweet flavor and creates a distinct cooling feeling due to the menthol（薄荷醇） in the herb. Used for cooking and a variety of medicinal purposes, mint has soft, bright green leaves that are commonly used in drinks like mint tea, as well as dishes like Vietnamese and Thai stir- fries While dried mint is used in tea making, fresh mint is the preferred form of the herb for cooking. 28．Which of the following statement about Curry leaves is true? A．They are only native to Sri Lanka. B．They enjoy great popularity among Westerners. C．They smell pleasant, like fried nuts. D．They play an important role in South Indian cuisine. 29．Which herbs can be used both in tea drinks and stir- fries? A．Mint and Basil. B．Basil and Shiso. C．Curry leaves and Basil. D．Mint and Shiso. 30．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A biology textbook. B．An academic paper. C．A botanical magazine. D．A commercial poster. （24-25高三上·安徽·开学考试）For years, a British TV show The Piano has set its sights on finding the next greatest musician by placing pianos in public places for anyone to play. Twenty-two-year-old Brad Kella won the 2024 competition by displaying his extraordinary skills, using the opportunity to also honor those who made it all possible for him. Kella, who is from a suburb of north Liverpool, was placed in a foster care at 7. “I remember hanging on to the railings (栏杆) outside my foster parents, and just didn’t want to go in,” the young musician explained. He had intended to spend only a night with Ev and Frank, but they went on to become his foster parents for over 12 years. When Kella told his foster parents about wanting a piano, they immediately agreed although they had a tight budget, let alone offering him music lessons or paying for a music coach. While Kella couldn’t read music, he taught himself to play the piano. He never thought of giving up when facing challenges. On top of becoming an extraordinary pianist, he learned a lot about himself and the places where he could go through the instrument. Kella said, “I owe it to my foster parents because I had no one there who believed I would be capable of doing such a thing as playing the piano.” For the final concert of the talent competition, Kella had to perform an original composition. To show his thanks to his foster parents, he wrote Ev and Frank. The foster parents were surprised when the young pianist showed the title of his work and could be seen wiping away tears during the moving performance. “I had the best foster parents in the whole world. And they gave me the chance to dream, and to believe that anything was actually possible,” Kella said, “I hope I give kids like me more of a reason to keep trying to achieve their dreams.” 31．What happened to Kella the first time he saw his foster home? A．He was unwilling to accept it. B．He only stayed there for one night. C．He missed his previous foster care. D．He hung out with his foster parents. 32．How did Kella learn to play the piano? A．By hiring a music coach. B．By learning it on his own. C．By consulting his foster parents. D．By signing up for music lessons. 33．What do we know about Kella’s Ev and Frank.? A．It makes Kella world-famous. B．Its topic is about appreciation. C．It is regarded to be the best original work. D．It is aimed to show Kella’s talent for music. 34．Which of the following words can best describe Kella? A．Fortunate and well-off. B．Diligent and confident. C．Wise and committed. D．Determined and inspirational. （24-25高三上·广东·开学考试）“I never could have imagined this is how my life could turn out,” says Melody Mnisi. “Now it’s my dream to introduce young people to nature and to inspire young African women like me to believe anything is possible.” Melody is a 23-year-old South African and has just qualified as a field guide. Despite growing up very close to Kruger National Park, a world-famous safari (游猎) destination, she never had the chance to see or enjoy its wildlife. “This was something for white people, not poor black people like me,” she says. “I always wondered what was on the other side of the fence.” But everything changed for Melody when she completed a Wild Shots Outreach (WSO) photography course, learning how to use a camera and going on her first-ever game drive. “I could not believe my eyes, seeing all this wildlife and capturing my memories and stories,” she says. “It is such an honor to be in nature.” WSO is the educational outreach arm of Wild Shots, a photography conference in Africa that ran for nine years prior to 2020. Its aim is to engage disadvantaged young Africans in wildlife conservation through photography and by providing an introduction to the natural world, helping to nurture (培育) the conservationists of tomorrow. The initiative came about in 2015 and was the passion project of Mike Kendrick, a life-science teacher and photographer. Moving to the Greater Kruger area to live in the bush, Mike was discouraged to see the lack of engagement between young South Africans and their natural environment. Not only that, in six years of helping to run Wild Shots, he did not come across a single wildlife, landscape or outdoor photographer of color in South Africa. 35．What can we learn about Melody Mnisi? A．She helped set up WSO. B．She was born a photographer. C．She was grateful to be a field guide. D．She shared photos of wildlife online. 36．What has changed Melody’s life? A．WSO photography course. B．Her willingness to help others. C．Mike Kendrick’s encouragement. D．Her curiosity about the safari destination. 37．Which is among the reasons why WSO is held? A．To raise money. B．To prevent illegal hunting. C．To stop wildlife trade. D．To nurture wildlife protectors. 38．What might be talked about following the last paragraph? A．Comments from Melody. B．The promotion of WSO. C．Poor life of South Africans. D．The details of photographs taking, （24-25高二上·湖北·开学考试）In 1983, Howard Blatt, an electrical engineer at MIT and a married father, collapsed in his kitchen due to a stroke (中风). This left him with a paralyzed arm and leg and severe aphasia. Aphasia does not affect intellect, so some aphasia sufferers liken it to living in a prison within their own brain; their minds work, yet they are unable to express themselves or understand spoken or written language. The condition can prevent them from speaking, reading, writing or comprehending, sometimes a combination of those, sometimes all of them. At least 2 million people in the U. S. have aphasia, commonly as a result of stroke. Describing his condition, Blatt said: “No talking — zip. Speech — zip. One incident. Changed life.” Blatt adapted to his physical disabilities but never fully recovered. Discovering aid networks for people with aphasia were a rarity in the early 1980s, he co- founded the Aphasia Community Group in 1990 with his wife and others. It’s one of the oldest and largest support groups for aphasia patients and their families, offering services like concerts, book groups, health information, and companionship. Mary Borelli, a stroke survivor, described the group as a lifesaver, providing understanding and a sense of belonging. The group helps break the isolation. Jerry Kaplan, a co-founder and Boston University speech- language pathologist, noted that newcomers often express relief at finding others who share their struggles. Thousands have attended since its founding, finding a safe, comfortable space to connect. Blatt focused on regaining function. He moved from a wheelchair to a leg brace, re-camed his driver’s license, and documented cross-country trips. He also pursued sculpting, house restorations, and created a newsletter called The Aphasia Advocate. Within the Group, he was a role model of adaptability and determination. The Aphasia Community Group, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year, remains one of Blatt’s enduring legacies. Kaplan emphasized Blatt’s determination, saying “Though given a tough break in midlife, with young children, at the top of his game in his profession, and his communication gifts were largely wiped out, he did not give in to this for 40-plus years. And not only did he survive; he thrived.” 39．What is the second paragraph mainly about? A．The consequences of a stroke. B．The huge aphasia sufferers. C．The causes of a stroke. D．The symptoms of aphasia. 40．Why did they set up the Aphasia Community Group? A．To provides companionship for lonely people. B．To address the lack of support for aphasia sufferers. C．To work on a medical cure for aphasia. D．To answer the call of MIT. 41．According to the members, what is the significance of the Aphasia Community Group? A．It offers them financial assistance. B．It helps them regain their speech completely. C．It creates a caring community for them. D．It conducts extensive research on their conditions. 42．Which saying effectively highlights Howard Blatt’s life story? A．Turn lemons into lemonade. B．Let nature take its course. C．As you sow, so shall you reap. D．Nothing ventured, nothing gained. （24-25高二上·黑龙江·开学考试）Over the weekend, a Pennsylvania man risked his life to save his neighbors from a burning home, as captured in dramatic video footage. Oscar Rivera was playing with his children in his backyard on April 14 when he heard a loud boom (响声). Rushing to the front yard, he saw that the house across the street was engulfed in flames, with his neighbors trapped inside. According to WFMZ-TV, Rivera didn’t hesitate. He climbed up the three-story building, which was already covered in flames. On a narrow ledge (窗台) at the burning home, a woman was trying to pull a man out of an attic window as smoke poured out. The man was calling for help. Rivera and a neighbor quickly grabbed a ladder and rushed to assist. “I just started jumping, jumping and jumping,” Rivera told WFMZ-TV. He managed to reach the top floor and pulled the man from the window, who had yelled, “Help me. I can’t walk.” Eyewitness Janeen Huth, who recorded the rescue, praised Rivera for risking his life while his young children watched from the door. “Come on! Come on!” Huth can be heard shouting in the video, as other onlookers and firefighters worked to assist. “Rivera is a true hero,” she told The Morning Call. Rivera managed to get the victim onto the ledge, and firefighters then took over, bringing the man to safety. The rescued man sustained critical burns and was taken to the hospital, according to WFMZ-TV. The fire damaged six homes and led to the evacuation (疏散) of 20 people. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. “I hope he’s okay,” Rivera said about the man he saved. 43．What does the text describe? A．An investigation into a fire. B．A man’s heroic rescue. C．A fire department’s response. D．A fire that destroyed several homes. 44．What made Rivera rush to the front yard? A．Hearing a loud boom. B．Seeing the flame. C．Hearing a call for help. D．Being informed about the fire. 45．What did Rivera do in the rescue? A．He provided first aid. B．He helped guide firefighters. C．He called emergency services. D．He pulled the man out. 46．How did Janeen Huth react to Rivera’s action? A．She was indifferent. B．She admired his bravery. C．She criticized him for risking his life. D．She thought he should wait for firefighters. （24-25高三上·山东·阶段练习）Like almost every set of new parents, Bryan and Elizabeth Shaw started snapping pictures of their son, Noah, practically from the moment he was born. When he was about three months old, Elizabeth noticed something odd when she took his picture. The flash on their digital camera created the typical red dot in the center of Noah’s left eye, but the right eye had a white spot at the center, almost as if the flash was being reflected back at the camera by something. When Elizabeth mentioned the strange phenomenon to their doctor, she shined a light into Noah’s eye, saw the same white reflection, and immediately sent the family to an ophthalmologist (眼科医生). A white reflection instead of a red one is a telltale sign of retinal cancer, and that is exactly what Noah had. He endured months of chemotherapy and radiation, but doctors ultimately could not save his eye. Retinoblastoma, the scientific name of Noah’s tumor, is treatable if caught early. Bryan Shaw couldn’t help but wonder whether there were signs he’d missed. He went back over every baby picture of Noah he could find — thousands of them and discovered the first white spot in a photo taken when Noah was 12 days old. As time went on, it appeared more frequently. “By the time he was four months old, it was showing up in 25 percent of the pictures taken of him per month,” Bryan, a chemistry professor at Baylor University in Texas, told People. It was too late for Noah’s eye, but Bryan was determined to put his hard-won insights to good use. He created a database that charted the cancer’s appearance in every photo. He also collected photos and compiled the data from eight other children with retinoblastoma. Armed with that data, he began to work with colleagues in Baylor’s computer science department to develop a smartphone app that can scan the photos in the user’s camera roll to search for white eye and can be used as a kind of ophthalmoscope (检眼镜). Called White Eye Detector, it is now available for free on Google Play and in Apple’s App Store. “I just kept telling myself, I really need to do this,” Bryan told People. “This disease is tough to detect. Not only could this software save vision, but it can save lives.” 47．Why did Elizabeth turn to the doctor? A．Because Noah had strange behaviour. B．Because Noah’s eyes were hurt by camera flash. C．Because Noah was to be checked regularly. D．Because Noah’s eyes had different spots in the photo. 48．Why did Noah’s eyes fail to be cured? A．Because Noah’s eyes were infected frequently. B．Because doctors were inexpert in the rare disease. C．Because signs of Noah’s problem were found late. D．Because Noah couldn’t stand the pain during treatment. 49．How does the smartphone app save lives? A．By checking photos for eye disease. B．By shooting pictures for comparison. C．By recording data of eye development. D．By examining the eyesight of the users. 50．Which of the following words can describe Bryan? A．Humorous and kind. B．Honest and humble. C．Determined and caring. D．Courageous and intelligent. （24-25高三上·湖南·阶段练习）Katalin Karikó along with her colleague Drew Weissman won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023 for the development of messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Karikó was born in January 1955, in a small village in Hungary. She had an ambition from early on to become a scientist. As a young adult, she became interested in mRNA, which carries DNA instructions to the protein-making engine of cells. She hoped that mRNA could play a key role in the treatment of various diseases. It became her mission to make her dream a reality to help cure patients. However, Karikó faced a shortage of money for her research in her country, and she then faced the choice of stop ping and doing something not connected to her mission or continuing her research at the price of having to leave her country. After searching for posts and scholarships worldwide, Karikó accepted an offer from Temple University in Philadelphia for a postdoctoral fellowship. Karikó and her husband gave up everything they had in their homeland and bought a one-way ticket to the U. S., where they knew no one. She was aware of the risks but didn’t feel discouraged. As she put it in an award acceptance speech, “Follow your dreams and don’t hesitate to learn anything from anyone.” She was initially on track to become a full professor but received repeated fund rejections. Undeterred by the problems and challenges, she chose to continue her research. By focusing on what mattered to her every day, she “accidentally” met her work partner Drew Weissman who was also interested in mRNA．They teamed up to work on mRNA and published papers about their groundbreaking discovery for years. Then the pandemic hit the world. The changed mRNA technology Karikó and Weissman invented was then used in vaccines that prevented the infection effectively. Karikó’s life is a testament to finding one’s passion and then pursuing it every single day. Many of us know what we are fond of, but we are not good self-motivators on a daily basis. 51．What can we learn about Karikó from paragraph 2? A．She had a clear sense of purpose. B．She was poor when she was young. C．She was hesitant to leave her country. D．She longed to be a doctor to cure patients. 52．What does the underlined part “Undeterred by” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Being afraid of. B．Not motivated by. C．Being unaware of. D．Not discouraged by. 53．What is probably the main contribution of Karikó? A．Simplifying the mRNA technology. B．Making the structure of mRNA clear. C．Laying the foundation for mRNA vaccines. D．Developing a vaccine for a serious disease. 54．What can we learn from Karikó’s success? A．Every minute counts. B．Two heads are better than one. C．Where there’s a will, there’s a way. D．Necessity is the mother of invention. （24-25高二上·广西·开学考试）I’m 17 and since August 2022 I have been living on trains. I enjoyed travelling with my parents and was also interested in computer programming. I taught myself to program and decided that was what I wanted to do for my job. I had seen a TV report a few weeks earlier about someone who lived on a train. I could not get the thought out of my head. I loved the idea of having the freedom to travel anywhere in Germany every day. A few days later, I bought my first BahnCard 100, which offers unlimited travel on Germany’s national train network — the junior pass cost €2,664 back then. On 8 August, I set off and boarded the first train. My family were very doubtful at that point. They were worried I wouldn't be able to get enough sleep at night, that I would be alone and that it could be dangerous. They were still doubtful for the first few months, when hardly anything worked out. I would be worn out when planning it all, and struggle to sleep, so I often returned home to my parents. But now I have it figured out, they’re really supportive. I have so many new experiences; life is extremely varied and every day is different. Living on the train means I have to do without some things that I used to take for granted. I don't have privacy. I have also had to reduce my possessions so that everything I own fits into a 30-litre backpack. But the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The original plan was to do this for only a year, but I have enjoyed it so much, and I've decided to keep doing it. At the moment, there's no end in sight. 55．Why did the author get the idea of living on trains? A．He wanted to gain freedom. B．He was inspired by a media report. C．His job required him to travel frequently. D．His friends encouraged him to try living on trains. 56．How did the author's parents react originally to his living on the trains? A．They were supportive. B．They were concerned. C．They were annoyed. D．They were excited. 57．What did the author go through at first? A．Difficulty finding enough food. B．Trouble with train schedules. C．Tiredness in making plans. D．Loneliness and homesickness. 58．Which of the following words can best describe the author? A．Adventurous and independent. B．Humorous and determined. C．Reserved and passive. D．Lazy and aimless. （24-25高三上·河北衡水·开学考试）They talk about the straw that broke the camel’s back, but really it should be the password that wiped out my memory bank. I was going along fine with instant recall of my bank PIN, my mobile phone number and the date of my cousin’s birthday before I downloaded a gas station payment app for its new customer discount. It asked me to create a password. When I typed in “gas l”, it was rejected for not being complex enough. I tried again: “IHateHearlessOilCompanies@”.But that was too long and didn’t include “at least one number”. But here is the thing: as soon as I added the fresh password into my memory, I instantly forgot all the others. My brain had hit its limit for passwords. I now know nothing. I had entered some passwords in a notebook. Of course, I didn’t write down the actual passwords, in case it fell into the wrong hands. Instead, I masked them in a way that only a family member could figure them out. For example, I combined my bank PIN with our postal code, then added it to a list of phone numbers. It would fool even Albert Einstein. Maybe we need a system like the one we use to remember people’s names. You know, you form an association between a person’s characteristics and their name by whispering “Skinny George. Skinny George” in heart after meeting them. The risk is that, upon seeing him, you’ll burst out the phrase. “Skinny George” might not mind, but it’s possible “Boring Betty” will. As for remembering passwords as you change them, you could simply use the first and last letters of your favorite singer’s greatest hits, together with the year of their release. Maybe I’ll try that one out, but only after describing the system in the notebook. Then I’ll hide it in a place so secret that I’ll never remember where it is. 59．What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs? A．He fell for a marketing trick. B．He was driven mad by passwords. C．He had a serious memory disorder. D．He was rejected by the gas station. 60．By mentioning Albert Einstein in paragraph 3, the author intends to _____. A．promote a more scientific password system B．challenge the intelligence of scientists C．prove the uselessness of his passwords D．show how secure his passwords were 61．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To encourage readers to use password notebooks. B．To recommend a password- remembering method. C．To complain about the trouble caused by passwords. D．To emphasize the importance of using complex passwords. 62．What is the tone of the text? A．Humorous. B．Indifferent. C．Serious. D．Dismissive. （24-25高三上·福建福州·开学考试）I was born with perfect hearing. When I was five, I started getting ear infections but my parents couldn’t afford the treatment. Over time, my hearing dropped to 20 percent, where it is today. There was always music on in my house in my childhood. I loved listening to Metallica, and Michael Jackson. My dad was a DJ, so he played all music. For my 18th birthday, my dad asked me to deejay at the restaurant he owned. I was hooked. I desired to learn more. I e-mailed DJ Shiftee, a distinguished New York City DJ, when I was 25: “I know you like a challenge. How about teaching a deaf person to deejay?” He wrote back the next day: “Challenge accepted.” He tutored me twice a week for two years, helping me develop correct technique. I practiced four hours a day. Now when I’m performing, muscle memory takes over. When I started, I wouldn’t tell the club managers that I was deaf. I would just show up, introduce myself, and start playing music. At the end of the night, someone would say, “Oh, here’s the check.” And I’d say, “What? Oh, I can’t hear.” They were always so astonished. Sometimes I would bring doctor’s notes because they wouldn’t believe me. It was reassurance that they were giving me opportunities to perform because I was brilliant, not out of sympathy. Eventually people started calling me “that deaf DJ,” and the name stuck. What fascinates me about deejaying is the creativity. I use software that turns the music into lines of color on a computer screen. I’m visually hearing the music. The next time you go dancing, cover your ears, and you’ll “see” the music. Music is not all about hearing. I go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to them about motivation and believing in themselves. I tell them, “Just chase your dreams. I’m a deaf DJ, so why not?” 63．What inspired “my” passion for being a DJ? A．Hearing loss. B．Father’s influence. C．Music education. D．Teachers’ guidance. 64．Why did “I” keep my deafness private before the performance? A．To surprise the audience. B．To avoid discrimination. C．To keep the secret. D．To show off talent. 65．What does the underlined “stuck” in Para. 3 probably mean? A．Became established. B．Changed. C．Became ordinary. D．Faded. 66．Why do “I” love deejaying? A．It strengthens my confidence. B．It improves my hearing ability. C．It enhances my physical fitness. D．It wins me reputation and money. （24-25高三上·甘肃张掖·开学考试）Behind a large house, six tigers pace around inside an enclosure. It’s morning in northern Viet Nam’s hilly Thai Nguyen province. The strangers in the backyard — a team comprising animal experts from the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center, alongside representatives from the forest protection department — are here to move the tigers to their new home. It’s a sad moment for their owner. “For nearly 20 years, I have treated them as my own children,” the middle-aged man said. “But I’m getting older, so our family has decided to voluntarily hand over the tigers to a trustworthy place.” That place is the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center. The state-run facility is one of the 23 animal rescue centers in Viet Nam and the only one equipped to offer a shelter to both surrendered (交出) tigers like these and those confiscated (没收) by authorities. Tigers are an endangered species, and it is illegal to hunt, keep or sell them in Viet Nam. Still, the tiger trade develops fast in some parts of Asia, driven by a demand that sees all parts of the tiger used, including bones that are used in traditional medicine to cure bone-related illnesses or to make glue that is mixed with wine for consumption, and teeth and skin that are prized as decorative items. When tigers are confiscated from the illegal trade or voluntarily surrendered by owners, they are transported to the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center where they are cared for, alongside other rescued animals. Since it opened its doors in 1996, the center has rescued and received more than 32,000 individuals comprising over 100 different species. “Rescued animals are usually not in a very healthy state,” says center director Luong Xuan Hong. So professionals give new arrivals a thorough check-up to detect any injuries or diseases, before coming up with a suitable program to help them recover. On a recent summer afternoon, a handful of tigers drank water from concrete pools, slept in large leaf-filled enclosures or patted bunches of leaves hanging from cage tops in the midst of quiet surroundings. Once their quarantine (隔离期) period is over, the six tigers from Thai Nguyen will join their fellow big cats. 67．Why did the middle-aged man feel unhappy? A．He saw his tigers badly treated. B．He had no one but tigers to rely on. C．He had to say goodbye to his tigers. D．He was punished by an official agent. 68．What can be known about the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center? A．It only takes in unhealthy animals. B．It has seen the drop of tiger trades in Asia. C．It allows individuals to adopt rescued animals. D．It has made achievements in saving species. 69．What can we learn about the six tigers from the last paragraph? A．They will be released into the wild very soon. B．They will live a comfortable life in the center. C．They will be quarantined for a longer period. D．They are living in harmony with other species. 70．Which of the following is the best title of the text? A．A Rescue Center Is Taking Off B．Six Tigers Find a New Home C．Many Tigers Are in Danger in Viet Nam D．New Arrivals Adapt Quickly in a Shelter 试卷第22页，共22页 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 $$ 2025届新高三英语提分培优通关练（高考真题+名校模拟） 第03辑（开学考试专辑） 专题07阅读理解应用文+记叙文70题 解析版 目录 （24-25高三上·湖北孝感·开学考试）Our list of summer programs and camps has something for every teenager. It’s time for teenagers explore and comment the great opportunities available on college campuses, nationwide, and overseas. California College of the Arts’ Pre-College Program San Francisco, CA At this week- long program, you’ll join a wide range of groups of creative thinkers and makers “share your passion for art and design. You’ll take college-level courses while earning 3 college credits. Juniper Young Writers Amherst, MA We look for writers whose work shows curiosity and risk-taking, and who are eager to experiment with forms and ideas new to them, in the company of their creative peers. We offer teen poets and writers a self-directed journey into a week of the wild invention. Working independently, participants will gain insight into the creative writing process. World Virtual Writing Camps Virtual, Online Open to teens aged 13-19, World Virtual Writing Camps invite writers to explore new types of literature and learn from famous authors, editors, and educators as they work to share their writing with the world. We welcome you to join our week-long writing camps! Penn Arts and Sciences Summer High School Programs Philadelphia, PA We welcome bright and ambitious high school students from around the world to the Ivy League (常春藤联盟). The program delivers the challenge of an Ivy League course to talented high school students seeking advanced studies. Students can engage with leading professors during the six-week programs. 1．What’s the extra benefit of the California College of the Arts’ Pre-College Program? A．Free courses. B．Passion for art. C．College credits. D．Journeys of inventions. 2．What do Juniper Young Writers and World Virtual Writing Camps have in common? A．They are about writing. B．They require teamwork. C．They provide a chance to publish works. D．They provide outdoor adventure experiences. 3．What can students do in the program in Philadelphia? A．Experience colorful campus life. B．Meet famous artists and scientists. C．Do an international writing tour. D．Take advanced-level courses. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了四个暑期项目。 1．细节理解题。根据第一个项目中“You’ll take college-level courses while earning 3 college credits. (你将学习大学水平的课程，同时获得3个大学学分。)”可知，该项目的额外好处是获得大学学分，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二个项目中“Working independently, participants will gain insight into the creative writing process. (独立工作，参与者将深入了解创意写作过程。)”和第三个项目中“Open to teens aged 13-19, World Virtual Writing Camps invite writers to explore new types of literature and learn from famous authors, editors, and educators as they work to share their writing with the world. (World Virtual Writing Camps面向13-19岁的青少年开放，邀请作家探索新的文学类型，并向著名作家、编辑和教育工作者学习，与世界分享他们的作品。)”可知，两者的共同点是它们都是关于写作的，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一个项目中“The program delivers the challenge of an Ivy League course to talented high school students seeking advanced studies. (该项目为寻求深造的有才华的高中生提供了常春藤盟校课程的挑战。)”可知，学生可以在该项目中上高级课程，故选D。 （24-25高三上·山东·开学考试）Join the fun and volunteer in your national park! Maintenance volunteers help protect and beautify the historic landscapes and cultural resources throughout National Park Service managed lands in San Francisco County (see full list below) . Projects include track maintenance vegetation removal, native planting, beach clean-up, sand removal, and graffiti abatement (减少) . When: Thursdays from 9 a. m. -noon. Where: Crissy Field, West Bluff (1st Thursdays) -exact meeting location will vary and will be listed in the registration confirmation e-mail. Registration is required. Rotating sites: ·1st Thursday: Crissy Field. West Bluff ·2nd Thursday: Lands End ·3rd Thursday: Crissy Field, East Beach ·4th Thursday: Baker Beach ·5th Thursday (when applicable) : Ocean Beach GROUPS Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form. AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING: ·Volunteers aged 10 and up are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) for youth under the age of 15. ·Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF) . Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed. ·We’ll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long trousers and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary. ·Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen. ·No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfill community service requirements. 4．What’s the purpose of the maintenance projects? A．To help manage the beach. B．To preserve the national park. C．To discover the cultural resources D．To admire the historic landscapes 5．Where will the volunteers meet for the third time? A．Crissy Field, West Bluff. B．Lands End. C．Crissy Field. East Beach. D．Baker Beach. 6．What are the volunteers required to do? A．Bring an unfilled form. B．Be accompanied by a parent. C．Have some training in advance. D．Wear shoes with no toes exposed. 【答案】4．B 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了维护志愿者们所做项目的内容、目的、时间、地点以及对参与者的要求等。 4．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Maintenance volunteers help protect and beautify the historic landscapes and cultural resources throughout National Park Service managed lands in San Francisco County (see full list below) . (维护志愿者帮助保护和美化旧金山县国家公园管理局管理的土地上的历史景观和文化资源(见下面的完整列表)。)”可知，这些维护志愿者们所做的项目都是为了保护国家公园。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据Rotating sites部分的第三项“3rd Thursday: Crissy Field, East Beach (第三个星期四：Crissy Field, East Beach)”可知，志愿者第三次将在Crissy Field, East Beach见面。故选 C。 6．细节理解题。根据AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING 部分的第三条“Long trousers and closed-toe shoes are required. (要求穿长裤和封闭式鞋。)”可知，需穿长裤和封闭式鞋。故选D。 （24-25高二上·山东滨州·开学考试）Natural Life E- Books by Education Expert Wendy Priesnitz Beyond School: Living As If School Doesn’t Exist This is a long- awaited fourth book about life learning. It’s a collection of 17 essays about how families and individuals can live and learn without struggles, and with trust, respect, and dignity. Together, they create ways to help children learn about today’s world while becoming equipped to live in tomorrow’s. Green & Healthy Homes The book will help you and your family make your home greener and healthier, and save money too. It includes tips on making your own cleaning supplies and advice on how to conserve water, avoid dangerous household chemicals and use organic materials for your home. Life Learning: Lessons From the Educational Frontier This is a unique collection of 30 essays about the story of learning written by parents and young people who have experienced it first-hand. It includes learning to read and do math without being taught, learning what’s wrong with education at present, learning in the real world, and much more. Challenging Assumptions in Education: From Institutionalized Education to a Learning Society This book explains why life learners help their children live and learn, and provides inspiration and support for families who have chosen that exciting path. It also challenges open- minded readers — including teachers, parents, and lawmakers — to transform the public education system, using what homeschoolers know about how children learn. ★ We’ re pleased to offer you free PDF downloads of these e-Books. ★ PDF digital format only. Click here for more information and a limited-time free download. 7．What do we know about Beyond School? A．Its teaching methods are from schools. B．It’s about survival skills outside school. C．It focuses on making your life greener. D．It better prepares kids for the future world. 8．Which book features real life examples? A．Beyond School. B．Green & Healthy Homes. C．Life Learning. D．Challenging Assumptions in Education. 9．Where is the passage most probably taken from? A．A website. B．A magazine. C．A report. D．A textbook. 【答案】7．D 8．C 9．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章介绍了几本书的相关内容。 7．细节理解题。根据Beyond School: Living As If School Doesn’t Exist部分中“Together, they create ways to help children learn about today’s world while becoming equipped to live in tomorrow’s.(他们共同创造方法，帮助孩子们了解当今世界，同时为未来的生活做好准备)”可知，该书能让孩子们更好地为未来的世界做好准备，故选D。 8．细节理解题。根据Life Learning: Lessons From the Educational Frontier部分中“This is a unique collection of 30 essays about the story of learning written by parents and young people who have experienced it first-hand. It includes learning to read and do math without being taught, learning what’s wrong with education at present, learning in the real world, and much more.(这是一本独特的30篇关于学习故事的文章的合集，作者是亲身经历过学习的父母和年轻人。它包括自学阅读和数学，了解目前教育的问题，在现实世界中学习等等)”可知，该书的特点是故事来源于现实生活，故选C。 9．推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“Click here for more information and a limited-time free download.(点击这里获取更多信息和限时免费下载)”可知，文章出自一个网站，故选A。 （24-25高三上·河北·开学考试）The National Reading Competition Each year the Jamaica Library Service encourages hundreds of enthusiastic readers to compete for the top positions in this exciting competition, which provides attractive prizes and a platform to share their love for reading with the wider Jamaica. Objectives ·To encourage and develop the reading skills ·To promote an appreciation of books ·To increase exposure to highly rated literature and aid continuing education for adults Organization The National Reading Competition is organized annually over a five-month period, April to August. The preliminary round for children is held at individual service points/libraries. Following this, the top performers compete at the county level. County Champions are then selected for each of the three age groups: 6—8, 9—11 and 12—14. In 1999, a category for adults was introduced, involving persons who were 15 years of age and over. Testing Testing at each stage includes a mix of oral and written elements such as letters, book reviews, and puzzles. The competitors' ability to read, understand and interpret set books or excerpts (节录) of books are the main determinants for the selection of winners. The adult section of the competition is run concurrently with the children's section and emphasizes the reading of mainly West Indian literature. The final stage begins in mid-July and culminates (达顶点) in the National Reading Competition Quiz Finals held at TVJ Studios at the end of August. One National Champion emerges from each category after these very competitive sections are completed. They are the individuals who, when all scores are counted, gain the highest marks in their respective age groups. Judging Judging at all stages of the competition is carried out by an independent team of experienced educators, local authors, and librarians. 10．How many age groups are there in the competition? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 11．Which of the following is targeted by the competition? A．Adult education. B．Preschool education. C．Translating skills. D．Writing strategies. 12．When does the final stage of the competition start? A．In August. B．In July. C．In May. D．In April. 【答案】10．C 11．A 12．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了牙买加国家阅读竞赛的目的、组织形式及竞赛流程。 10．细节理解题。根据Organization标题下的“County Champions are then selected for each of the three age groups: 6—8, 9—11 and 12—14. In 1999, a category for adults was introduced, involving persons who were 15 years of age and over.(然后，为三个年龄组分别选出县冠军：6-8岁、9-11岁和12-14岁。1999年，引入了一个成年人类别，涉及15岁及以上的人)”可知，文章中提到了三个儿童年龄组（6—8岁，9—11岁，12—14岁）和一个成人组（15岁及以上）。故选C。 11．细节理解题。根据Objectives标题下的“To increase exposure to highly rated literature and aid continuing education for adults(增加对高评价文学的接触，并帮助成人继续教育)”可知，比赛的目标之一是促进成人教育。故选A。 12．细节理解题。根据Testing标题下的“The final stage begins in mid-July and culminates (达顶点) in the National Reading Competition Quiz Finals held at TVJ Studios at the end of August.(最后阶段于7月中旬开始，并在8月底在TVJ Studios举行的全国阅读比赛测验总决赛中达到高潮)”可知，比赛的最后阶段在七月中旬开始。故选B。 （24-25高三上·山东·阶段练习）You may love staying home and having a quiet day in on Christmas — and we totally get that. But there’s a strong case for travelling during Christmas, if only once or a few times, too. In the following cities around the world, Christmastime is a wintery and magical experience like no other. New York At the head of our list is New York, the iconic setting for so many Christmas movies. Go skating in Rockefeller Center in front of the big tree(or if line s are too long, check out Central Park’s Wollman Rink for fantastic skyline views), and visit the Christmas shops at Bryant Park Winter Village. Tallinn, Estonia For an up- and-coming travel destination with one of the best preserved medieval towns in the world, head to this Baltic capital across the sea from Finland. It also just so happens to be gorgeous at Christmas time, with an authentic Christmas market, Christmas festival, concerts, and Christmas tree — thought to be the oldest public display of a Christmas tree in the world. Quebec City With its cobbled street s and stone buildings in the shadow of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, which looks like a castle but is actually a hotel, visitors feel like they’ re in a holiday fairytale. Plus, its northern destination makes a white Christmas nearly a guarantee. Cap it off (if you dare) with the toboggan (雪橇) slide right in the centre of town, thrilling riders since 1884 with speeds of over 64 kilometres per hour. Bruges, Belgium This pedestrian- friendly city is breathtaking to walk around at Christmas time — or take a boat ride along the shining canals. The medie val buildings look like cookie houses. The city’s holiday events include a midwinter festival, winter market, carolling and music, and an ice sculpture exhibit. 13．Which city is the best destination for a Christmas film director? A．Tallinn. B．Bruges. C．Quebec City. D．New York. 14．What is a probable concern of visitors trying sledding in the town? A．The cobbled street. B．The high speed. C．The freezing weather. D．The fairytale castle. 15．What is special about Bruges during Christmas? A．A boat trip is accessible. B．The Christmas cookies sell best. C．An old Christmas tree is displayed. D．The medieval town is suitable to walk. 【答案】13．D 14．B 15．A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍一些圣诞节适合去旅游的城市。 13．细节理解题。由New York中“At the head of our list is New York, the iconic setting for so many Christmas movies.(在我们的榜单上，纽约是众多圣诞电影的标志性取景地。)”可知，纽约是圣诞电影导演的最佳目的地。故选D项。 14．推理判断题。由Quebec City中“ Cap it off(if you dare) with the toboggan (雪橇) slide right in the centre of town, thrilling riders since 1884 with speeds of over 64 kilometres per hour.(如果你敢的话，可以在市中心的雪橇滑道上结束这场比赛，自1884年以来，雪橇滑道以每小时64公里的速度让骑手们感到兴奋。)”可推测，在城里尝试雪橇的游客可能会担心速度太快。故选B项。 15．细节理解题。由Bruges, Belgium中“This pedestrian- friendly city is breathtaking to walk around at Christmas time— or take a boat ride along the shining canals. (这座对行人友好的城市在圣诞节期间漫步，或者沿着闪闪发光的运河乘船游览，都令人叹为观止。)”可知，在Bruges可以乘船旅行。故选A项。 （24-25高二上·广西·开学考试）Odyssey’s Teen Writing Challenge Are you a young writer ready to showcase your talent? Odyssey is inviting you to participate in a unique writing challenge designed to test your skills and creativity. This month, we’re challenging you to craft a story using a vibrant (充满活力的) language. Your narrative should be as colorful as the characters and settings you create, with rich descriptions and varied sentence structures. The closing date: September 26th Guidelines and details: Your entry must be an original short story created by yourself. Stories should be between 1,000-3,000 words and written in English. Your story should reflect the theme of “Family and Friendship” in its narrative, using a wide variety of descriptive language and avoiding conflicts and struggles. Rules: You must be a teen aged 13-19 to enter. The entry must be free of inappropriate content. How to submit(提交): Submit your story through Odyssey Prompts. All entries submitted to the Odyssey Prompts are automatically considered for the contest. There is no cost to submit your entry or be published. See submission the guidelines for more information on the assigned (指定的) website. Prizes: Each week, one winning entry will be selected by Odyssey’s team based on the quality of the submission. The winner will be announced on Friday, featured on Odyssey Prompts, and awarded $260 in cash. Additionally, Odyssey may choose four shortlist runners-up, each receiving $100 in cash. All the finalists have a chance to visit a local famous university. Notification: Winners will be notified by email within two weeks following their submission, If a winner cannot be reached within one week, Odyssey reserves the right to award the prize to another qualified entry. 16．What are the participants required to do? A．Submit only one entry. B．Create works of their own. C．Write a work of at least 3,000 words. D．Include some works with conflicting themes. 17．What will the winners get? A．Cash prizes. B．Publication of their works. C．An opportunity to study aboard. D．Copies of the assigned writing magazine. 18．What type of writing is the text? A．A plan. B．A news story. C．A summary. D．An announcement. 【答案】16．B 17．A 18．D 【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章旨在向公众宣布一项针对青少年的写作挑战活动，详细说明了参赛资格、作品要求、提交方式、奖项设置以及通知方式等具体信息。 16．细节理解题。根据文章Guidelines and details部分中“Your entry must be an original short story created by yourself.(参赛作品必须是自己创作的原创短篇小说。)”可知，参与者必须提交他们自己的原创作品。故选B。 17．细节理解题。根据文章Prizes部分中的“The winner will be announced on Friday, featured on Odyssey Prompts, and awarded $260 in cash.(获胜者将于周五公布，并将获得260美元现金奖励。)”可知，赢家将获得现金奖励。故选A。 18．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章向公众宣布一项针对青少年的写作挑战活动，详细说明了参赛资格、作品要求、提交方式、奖项设置以及通知方式等具体信息。这符合一个公告或通知的格式和内容。故选D。 （24-25高二上·黑龙江大庆·开学考试）Talking Together About Collaboration (合作) Monday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. The Museum of Modern Art Free with Museum admission The ongoing Talking Together conversation series provides an opportunity to think deeply about a broad but timely theme. Understanding that art provides connections to each other and the world around us, we will consider this month’s theme, “collaboration,” through selected works in the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends. This session is led by Paula Stuttman. Drawing Is a Way of Thinking Monday, June 19, 1:30 p.m. The Museum of Modern Art Free with Museum admission The act of drawing allows us to understand an artwork through mark making. Join us in this ongoing series as we explore artworks through drawing and conversation. This week we draw from a selected work in the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends. This session is led by Paula Stuttman Sunset Viewings Monday, June 19, 8:15 p.m. MoMA PS1 One of artist James Turrell’s celebrated Skyspaces, Meeting is a site-specific installation (现代雕塑装置) that invites viewers to look upwards toward a clear view of the sky. The installation features a multicolored lighting program synchronized (同步) to sunrise and sunset. When the sunset lighting program falls outside of regular museum hours, MoMA PS1 is hosting special after-hours viewings on Monday evenings. These events have limited capacity and require an advance ticket. Postwar Art Wore Red Thursday, June 29, 11:30 a. m The Museum of Modern Art Free with Museum admission Join us for a lively discussion about the work of artists featured in the exhibition Making Space: Women Artists and Postwar Abstraction, which shines a spotlight on the impressive but still relatively under-recognized achievements of women artists after the end of World War II. This session is led by Tamara Kostianovsky. 19．What similarity do the first two events share? A．They start at the same time B．They select the same works. C．They involve the same artist. D．They explore the same theme 20．Which of the following is true about Sunset Viewings? A．It is intended to watch sunrise and sunset. B．It is free of charge. C．It offers activities after closing time. D．Viewers can engage at weekends. 21．Who is in charge of the discussion about female artists? A．James Turrell. B．Paula Stuttman. C．Robert Rauschenberg. D．Tamara Kostianovsky. 【答案】19．C 20．C 21．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个艺术活动的情况，包括时间、特色以及艺术家。 19．细节理解题。根据Talking Together About Collaboration部分中“This session is led by Paula Stuttman.(本次会议由Paula Stuttman主持)”以及Drawing Is a Way of Thinking部分“This session is led by Paula Stuttman.(本次会议由Paula Stuttman主持)”可知，前两个活动的相似之处是涉及同一位艺术家。故选C。 20．细节理解题。根据Sunset Viewings部分中“One of artist James Turrell’s celebrated Skyspaces, Meeting is a site-specific installation (现代雕塑装置) that invites viewers to look upwards toward a clear view of the sky. (艺术家James Turrell著名的天空空间之一，会议是一个特定地点的现代雕塑装置，邀请观众向上看向清晰的天空)”以及“These events have limited capacity and require an advance ticket.(这些活动的人数有限，需要提前购票)”以及“When the sunset lighting program falls outside of regular museum hours, MoMA PS1 is hosting special after-hours viewings on Monday evenings.(当日落照明项目在常规博物馆时间之外时，MoMA PS1将在周一晚上举办特别的下班后观赏活动)”可知，关于Sunset Viewings正确的是在关门时间后提供活动。故选C。 21．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Join us for a lively discussion about the work of artists featured in the exhibition Making Space: Women Artists and Postwar Abstraction, which shines a spotlight on the impressive but still relatively under-recognized achievements of women artists after the end of World War II. This session is led by Tamara Kostianovsky.(与与我们一起热烈讨论在“制造空间：女性艺术家和战后抽象”展览中展出的艺术家的作品，该展览聚焦于二战结束后女性艺术家令人印象深刻但仍相对不被认可的成就。本次会议由Tamara Kostianovsky主持)”可知，Tamara Kostianovsky负责讨论女性艺术家。故选D。 （24-25高三上·安徽·开学考试）The slow approach to travel has never been more important. These following hikes offer a chance to reconnect you with the world. Karhunkierros Trail, Finland Finnish Lapland is famous as a winter destination, with magical aurora borealis (北极光) and a fascinating ancient Sami culture. It’s also home to the 82-kilometer Karhunkierros Trail, the most well-known long-distance walk in Finland. It’s a route best to explore in summer, when the nights are bright. The path takes four days, depending on the weather. High Tatras Hut-to-Hut Hike, Slovakia The High Tatras are the highest mountain range in the Carpathian Mountains, stretching from Northem Slovakia into Southern Poland. Hikers—mostly Slovaks and Czechs—greet with a genuine smile and a cheerful Ahoj or Dobryden. Especially, don’t miss the unique food, potato dumplings with sheep cheese and sweet steamed buns. King Charles III England Coastal Path, England Covering 4,300 kilometers, the England Coast Path was named after the country’s king. The good news is that it can be easily broken down into sections for hiking beginners. Whether taking in the high cliffs and bays of Comwall or deep silence of Suffolk and Norfolk, just a few days on this route will leave anyone refreshed. Vikos Gorge and Mount Gamila, Zagoria, Greece The remote and beautiful mountains of Zagoria are Greece’s best-kept secret. They offer great hiking without the crowds. The highlight is the Vikos Gorge. In some places, its cliffs tower 1,350 meters. Wander its dry river bed in summer and keep an eye out for rare wild animals. 22．When is the best time for hikers to explore Karhunkierros Trail? A．Winter B．Summer nights C．Sunny days. D．Any time 23．Which site was called based on a country’s king’s name? A．Karhunkierros Trail. B．High Tatras Hut-to-Hut Hike. C．King CharlesIII England Coastal Path D．Vikos Gorge and Mount Gamila 24．What can people come across in Vikos Gorge and Mount Gamila? A．Some unusual animals B．Tough and deep roads. C．A 1,350-feet mountain D．Crowds from all over the world. 【答案】22．B 23．C 24．A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四条可以缓慢地徒步旅行的路线。 22．细节理解题。根据“Karhunkierros Trail, Finland”下面的“It’s a route best to explore in summer, when the nights are bright.(这是一条最好在夏天探索的路线，那时夜晚很明亮。)”可知，探索这条路线最好在夏季的夜晚进行。故选B。 23．细节理解题。根据“King Charles III England Coastal Path, England”下面的“Covering 4,300 kilometers, the England Coast Path was named after the country’s king.(这条英格兰海岸步道全长4300公里，以该国国王的名字命名。)”可知，King CharlesIII England Coastal Path以国王的名字命名。故选C。 24．细节理解题。根据“Vikos Gorge and Mount Gamila, Zagoria, Greece”下面的“Wander its dry river bed in summer and keep an eye out for rare wild animals.(夏天漫步在干涸的河床上，留意珍稀野生动物。)”可知，夏天在这里干涸的河床上漫步，游客可以看见珍稀的野生动物。故选A。 （24-25高三上·湖南·阶段练习）Volunteering has changed over these past few years and virtual volunteering is here for you to try! Find your perfect remote opportunity by becoming a Sense Virtual Buddying volunteer. The Role of a Virtual Buddy Sense Virtual Buddying matches volunteers with disabled people who have similar interests to ensure you’ll have lots of fun together. Once matched with a buddy, you will get to know each other remotely through video calls, phone calls, texting, emails or letters. You’ll arrange weekly sessions and plan fun things to do together. You could be playing games, doing arts and crafts, playing music, planting—there are so many possibilities! We will provide you with weekly themed activities to help to support you in planning your interactions with your buddy. What We Can Offer You Before you start your volunteering role, we’ll make sure that you’ve had the training you need to feel confident. This will be delivered online and through video calls. While you’re volunteering with us as a virtual buddy, you’ll also get a written account of your volunteering and references ( if required), reimbursement (报销) of pre-agreed expenses ( up to £25), and great opportunities to develop new skills and get to know new people while making a real difference to a person’s life. Who We Are Looking for It is essential that volunteers should be good at expressing their ideas and feelings and passionate about assisting people with complex disabilities to fit in with the world. And volunteers who have knowledge or experience of British Sign Language will be prioritized. You don’t need to have previous experience of volunteering or nursing disabled people. If you have any questions regarding the role or would like some more information, please contact the volunteering team at volunteer@sense.org 25．What is a virtual buddy expected to do? A．Evaluate weekly themed activities. B．Tend the disabled in person every week. C．Match buddies based on similar interests. D．Interact with a matched buddy virtually. 26．What can Sense Virtual Buddying provide for their volunteers? A．Free face-to-face job training. B．A chance to meet the sponsors. C．A written record of volunteering. D．Reimbursement of travel expenses. 27．Which of the following is a must-have qualification to be a virtual buddy? A．Mastering a foreign sign language. B．Being communicative and helpful. C．Possessing prior volunteering experience. D．Having a good grasp of nursing the disabled. 【答案】25．D 26．C 27．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍的是如何成为一个Sense Virtual Buddying 的志愿者，并介绍了作为一名志愿者的职责、待遇和资格要求。 25．细节理解题。根据The Role of a Virtual Buddy部分中的“Once matched with a buddy, you will get to know each other remotely through video calls, phone calls, texting, emails or letters. You’ll arrange weekly sessions and plan fun things to do together. You could be playing games, doing arts and crafts, playing music, planting—there are so many possibilities! (一旦与朋友配对，你就可以通过视频通话、电话、短信、电子邮件或信件远程认识对方。你将安排每周的会议，一起计划有趣的事情。你可以玩游戏，做艺术和手工艺，演奏音乐，种植——有很多的可能性！)”可知，一个虚拟的朋友应当与配对成功的朋友进行虚拟的远程互动，故选D项。 26．细节理解题。根据What We Can Offer You部分中的“While you’re volunteering with us as a virtual buddy, you’ll also get a written account of your volunteering and references ( if required), reimbursement (报销) of pre-agreed expenses ( up to £25), and great opportunities to develop new skills and get to know new people while making a real difference to a person’s life. (当你志愿与我们作为一个虚拟的朋友，你也会得到一个书面记述的志愿服务和参考（如果需要），报销提前同意的费用（最高25英镑），和良好的机会来发展新技能和了解新的人，同时能真正改变一个人的生活)”可知，一个志愿活动的书面记录将会被提供给志愿者。故选C项。 27．细节理解题。根据Who We Are Looking for 部分中的“It is essential that volunteers should be good at expressing their ideas and feelings and passionate about assisting people with complex disabilities to fit in with the world. (志愿者必须善于表达自己的想法和感受，并对帮助有复杂残疾的人融入世界充满热情。)”可知，成为虚拟好友的必要条件是志愿者要有良好的沟通能力和乐于助人。故选B项。 （24-25高三上·浙江·开学考试）Culinary herbs are fragrant plants which are fit to eat and used in smll amounts to add favor to dishes. Most herbs are found in food and also have medicinal uses. There are four herbs for you. ·Curry leaves The curry tree is native to India and Sri Lanka The leaves are dark green and shiny, releasing a pleasant nut- like scent when they are fried in oil. They are a main component of South Indian cuisine, used in the same way as bay leaves are in Western cuisines. ·ShisoShiso is a Japanese herb with a unique flavor, whose green leaves are often used as a garnish（装饰） for traditional Japanese dishes. Whether red or green, it can be used in various other ways: mixed into salads, put into green tea, or added to stir- fries. ·BasilBasil has shiny, deep green, pointed leaves and a sweet- and- savory flavor, which is used in both fresh and dried forms to flavor dishes ranging from Italian sauces to meat dishes to Asian curries. When cooking, add it towards the end to maintain flavor. ·MintMint has a delicately sweet flavor and creates a distinct cooling feeling due to the menthol（薄荷醇） in the herb. Used for cooking and a variety of medicinal purposes, mint has soft, bright green leaves that are commonly used in drinks like mint tea, as well as dishes like Vietnamese and Thai stir- fries While dried mint is used in tea making, fresh mint is the preferred form of the herb for cooking. 28．Which of the following statement about Curry leaves is true? A．They are only native to Sri Lanka. B．They enjoy great popularity among Westerners. C．They smell pleasant, like fried nuts. D．They play an important role in South Indian cuisine. 29．Which herbs can be used both in tea drinks and stir- fries? A．Mint and Basil. B．Basil and Shiso. C．Curry leaves and Basil. D．Mint and Shiso. 30．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A biology textbook. B．An academic paper. C．A botanical magazine. D．A commercial poster. 【答案】28．D 29．D 30．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四种可用于食物和药物的烹饪香草。 28．细节理解题。根据“Curry leaves”所在段落中“They are a main component of South Indian cuisine, used in the same way as bay leaves are in Western cuisines.”（它们是南印度菜肴的主要成分，其使用方法与月桂叶在西方菜肴中的使用方法相同。）可知它们在南印度菜肴中起到很大的作用。故选D项。 29．细节理解题。根据“Shiso”所在段落中“Whether red or green, it can be used in various other ways: mixed into salads, put into green tea, or added to stir-fries.”（无论是红叶还是绿叶，它都有多种用途：拌沙拉、泡绿茶或添加到炒菜中。）以及“Mint”所在段落中“Used for cooking and a variety of medicinal purposes, mint has soft, bright green leaves that are commonly used in drinks like mint tea, as well as dishes like Vietnamese and Thai stir-fries.”（薄荷叶柔软翠绿，可用于烹饪和多种药用目的，常用于薄荷茶等饮品以及越南和泰国炒菜等菜肴。）可知Mint和Shiso都可以用于茶饮和炒菜。故选D项。 30．文章出处题。根据第一段“Culinary herbs are fragrant plants which are fit to eat and used in smll amounts to add favor to dishes. Most herbs are found in food and also have medicinal uses. There are four herbs for you.”（烹饪香草是一种芳香植物，适合食用，少量使用可为菜肴增添美味。大多数草药都可以在食物中找到，同时也有药用价值。下面为你介绍四种草药。）可知文章介绍了几种香草的特点和用途，因此内容适合出现在植物杂志中。故选C项。 （24-25高三上·安徽·开学考试）For years, a British TV show The Piano has set its sights on finding the next greatest musician by placing pianos in public places for anyone to play. Twenty-two-year-old Brad Kella won the 2024 competition by displaying his extraordinary skills, using the opportunity to also honor those who made it all possible for him. Kella, who is from a suburb of north Liverpool, was placed in a foster care at 7. “I remember hanging on to the railings (栏杆) outside my foster parents, and just didn’t want to go in,” the young musician explained. He had intended to spend only a night with Ev and Frank, but they went on to become his foster parents for over 12 years. When Kella told his foster parents about wanting a piano, they immediately agreed although they had a tight budget, let alone offering him music lessons or paying for a music coach. While Kella couldn’t read music, he taught himself to play the piano. He never thought of giving up when facing challenges. On top of becoming an extraordinary pianist, he learned a lot about himself and the places where he could go through the instrument. Kella said, “I owe it to my foster parents because I had no one there who believed I would be capable of doing such a thing as playing the piano.” For the final concert of the talent competition, Kella had to perform an original composition. To show his thanks to his foster parents, he wrote Ev and Frank. The foster parents were surprised when the young pianist showed the title of his work and could be seen wiping away tears during the moving performance. “I had the best foster parents in the whole world. And they gave me the chance to dream, and to believe that anything was actually possible,” Kella said, “I hope I give kids like me more of a reason to keep trying to achieve their dreams.” 31．What happened to Kella the first time he saw his foster home? A．He was unwilling to accept it. B．He only stayed there for one night. C．He missed his previous foster care. D．He hung out with his foster parents. 32．How did Kella learn to play the piano? A．By hiring a music coach. B．By learning it on his own. C．By consulting his foster parents. D．By signing up for music lessons. 33．What do we know about Kella’s Ev and Frank.? A．It makes Kella world-famous. B．Its topic is about appreciation. C．It is regarded to be the best original work. D．It is aimed to show Kella’s talent for music. 34．Which of the following words can best describe Kella? A．Fortunate and well-off. B．Diligent and confident. C．Wise and committed. D．Determined and inspirational. 【答案】31．A 32．B 33．B 34．D 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。主要通过讲述布拉德·凯拉的成功故事，强调家庭支持和个人努力在追求梦想中的重要性。 31．细节理解题。根据第二段“ ‘I remember hanging on to the railings outside my foster parents, and just didn't want to go in,’  the young musician explained.(“ 我记得在寄养父母家外面抓着栏杆，就是不想进去，”年轻的音乐家解释道。)  ”可知，作者当时紧紧抓住养父母家门外的栏杆，不愿接纳自己的新家。故选A。 32．细节理解题。根据第三段“While Kella couldn't read music, he taught himself to play the piano. ”（虽然凯拉不会读乐谱，但他自学了钢琴。）可知，Kella是自学钢琴。故选B。 33．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“To show his thanks to his foster parents, he wrote Ev and Frank. ”（为了表达对养父母的感谢，他写了埃夫和弗兰克这部作品。）可知，Kella 想通过自己的作品表达自己对养父母的感激之情。故选B。 34．推理判断题。根据文中第三段最后一句“He never thought of giving up when facing challenges. ”（他从未在面对挑战时考虑放弃。）可知，Kella 意志力坚定，不言放弃；且通过文章最后一句“Kella said, ‘I hope I give kids like me more of a reason to keep trying to achieve their dreams.’ ”（凯拉说：‘我希望我能给像我这样的孩子们更多的理由去努力实现他们的梦想。’）可知， Kella在成名后不忘鼓励像自己一样的孩子，因此体现出他鼓舞他人的一面。故选D。 （24-25高三上·广东·开学考试）“I never could have imagined this is how my life could turn out,” says Melody Mnisi. “Now it’s my dream to introduce young people to nature and to inspire young African women like me to believe anything is possible.” Melody is a 23-year-old South African and has just qualified as a field guide. Despite growing up very close to Kruger National Park, a world-famous safari (游猎) destination, she never had the chance to see or enjoy its wildlife. “This was something for white people, not poor black people like me,” she says. “I always wondered what was on the other side of the fence.” But everything changed for Melody when she completed a Wild Shots Outreach (WSO) photography course, learning how to use a camera and going on her first-ever game drive. “I could not believe my eyes, seeing all this wildlife and capturing my memories and stories,” she says. “It is such an honor to be in nature.” WSO is the educational outreach arm of Wild Shots, a photography conference in Africa that ran for nine years prior to 2020. Its aim is to engage disadvantaged young Africans in wildlife conservation through photography and by providing an introduction to the natural world, helping to nurture (培育) the conservationists of tomorrow. The initiative came about in 2015 and was the passion project of Mike Kendrick, a life-science teacher and photographer. Moving to the Greater Kruger area to live in the bush, Mike was discouraged to see the lack of engagement between young South Africans and their natural environment. Not only that, in six years of helping to run Wild Shots, he did not come across a single wildlife, landscape or outdoor photographer of color in South Africa. 35．What can we learn about Melody Mnisi? A．She helped set up WSO. B．She was born a photographer. C．She was grateful to be a field guide. D．She shared photos of wildlife online. 36．What has changed Melody’s life? A．WSO photography course. B．Her willingness to help others. C．Mike Kendrick’s encouragement. D．Her curiosity about the safari destination. 37．Which is among the reasons why WSO is held? A．To raise money. B．To prevent illegal hunting. C．To stop wildlife trade. D．To nurture wildlife protectors. 38．What might be talked about following the last paragraph? A．Comments from Melody. B．The promotion of WSO. C．Poor life of South Africans. D．The details of photographs taking, 【答案】35．C 36．A 37．D 38．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章围绕非洲女性Melody Mnisi加入WSO后获得新生展开，介绍了WSO通过提供摄影课程来促进非洲人参与野生动物保护。 35．推理判断题。根据第一段“‘I could not believe my eyes, seeing all this wildlife and capturing my memories and stories,’ she says. ‘It is such an honor to be in nature.’(我无法相信我的眼睛，看到所有这些野生动物并捕捉到我的回忆和故事，她说。能够身处自然之中是如此的荣幸)”可知，Melody Mnisi对于能当一名野外向导心存感激。故选C。 36．细节理解题。根据第一段“But everything changed for Melody when she completed a Wild Shots Outreach (WSO) photography course(但当Melody完成了Wild Shots Outreach(WSO)摄影课程后，一切都变了)”可知，是WSO的摄影课程改变了Melody的生活。故选A。 37．细节理解题。根据第二段“Its aim is to engage disadvantaged young Africans in wildlife conservation through photography and by providing an introduction to the natural world, helping to nurture (培育) the conservationists of tomorrow.(它的目标是通过摄影让处于弱势的非洲年轻人参与到野生动物保护中来，并通过介绍自然世界，帮助他们培养成为未来的环保主义者)”可知，WSO的目的是通过摄影让弱势的非洲年轻人参与野生动物保护，帮助培养未来的野生动物保护者。故选D。 38．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其根据最后一段“The initiative came about in 2015 and was the passion project of Mike Kendrick, a life-science teacher and photographer. Moving to the Greater Kruger area to live in the bush, Mike was discouraged to see the lack of engagement between young South Africans and their natural environment. Not only that, in six years of helping to run Wild Shots, he did not come across a single wildlife, landscape or outdoor photographer of color in South Africa(这项倡议始于2015年，是生命科学教师兼摄影师Mike Kendrick的热情项目。搬到大克鲁格地区生活在灌木丛中，Mike看到年轻的南非人与自然环境之间缺乏互动感到沮丧。不仅如此，在帮助举办Wild Shots的六年里，他没有遇到一个来自南非的有色人种野生动物、风景或户外摄影师)”可知，文章介绍WSO的实质和目的，以及创立人发动WSO的最初动机，但是在南非却没有得到推广。由此可推知，接下来有可能谈论WSO的推广。故选B。 （24-25高二上·湖北·开学考试）In 1983, Howard Blatt, an electrical engineer at MIT and a married father, collapsed in his kitchen due to a stroke (中风). This left him with a paralyzed arm and leg and severe aphasia. Aphasia does not affect intellect, so some aphasia sufferers liken it to living in a prison within their own brain; their minds work, yet they are unable to express themselves or understand spoken or written language. The condition can prevent them from speaking, reading, writing or comprehending, sometimes a combination of those, sometimes all of them. At least 2 million people in the U. S. have aphasia, commonly as a result of stroke. Describing his condition, Blatt said: “No talking — zip. Speech — zip. One incident. Changed life.” Blatt adapted to his physical disabilities but never fully recovered. Discovering aid networks for people with aphasia were a rarity in the early 1980s, he co- founded the Aphasia Community Group in 1990 with his wife and others. It’s one of the oldest and largest support groups for aphasia patients and their families, offering services like concerts, book groups, health information, and companionship. Mary Borelli, a stroke survivor, described the group as a lifesaver, providing understanding and a sense of belonging. The group helps break the isolation. Jerry Kaplan, a co-founder and Boston University speech- language pathologist, noted that newcomers often express relief at finding others who share their struggles. Thousands have attended since its founding, finding a safe, comfortable space to connect. Blatt focused on regaining function. He moved from a wheelchair to a leg brace, re-camed his driver’s license, and documented cross-country trips. He also pursued sculpting, house restorations, and created a newsletter called The Aphasia Advocate. Within the Group, he was a role model of adaptability and determination. The Aphasia Community Group, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year, remains one of Blatt’s enduring legacies. Kaplan emphasized Blatt’s determination, saying “Though given a tough break in midlife, with young children, at the top of his game in his profession, and his communication gifts were largely wiped out, he did not give in to this for 40-plus years. And not only did he survive; he thrived.” 39．What is the second paragraph mainly about? A．The consequences of a stroke. B．The huge aphasia sufferers. C．The causes of a stroke. D．The symptoms of aphasia. 40．Why did they set up the Aphasia Community Group? A．To provides companionship for lonely people. B．To address the lack of support for aphasia sufferers. C．To work on a medical cure for aphasia. D．To answer the call of MIT. 41．According to the members, what is the significance of the Aphasia Community Group? A．It offers them financial assistance. B．It helps them regain their speech completely. C．It creates a caring community for them. D．It conducts extensive research on their conditions. 42．Which saying effectively highlights Howard Blatt’s life story? A．Turn lemons into lemonade. B．Let nature take its course. C．As you sow, so shall you reap. D．Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 【答案】39．D 40．B 41．C 42．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了霍华德•布拉特经历中风后患有严重的失语，他发现社会上缺少对失语症患者的支持组织，于是成立了失语症社区组织，帮助了许多患者。 39．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Aphasia does not affect intellect, so some aphasia sufferers liken it to living in a prison within their own brain; their minds work, yet they are unable to express themselves or understand spoken or written language. The condition can prevent them from speaking, reading, writing or comprehending, sometimes a combination of those, sometimes all of them. At least 2 million people in the U. S. have aphasia, commonly as a result of stroke.(失语症并不影响智力，所以一些失语症患者把它比作住在自己大脑中的监狱里；他们的大脑工作，但他们无法表达自己或理解口头或书面语言。这种情况会阻止他们说、读、写或理解，有时是这些的组合，有时是全部。美国至少有200万人患有失语症，通常是由中风引起的)”可知，第二段的主要内容是失语症的症状。故选D。 40．细节理解题。根据第三段“Discovering aid networks for people with aphasia were a rarity in the early 1980s, he co- founded the Aphasia Community Group in 1990 with his wife and others. It’s one of the oldest and largest support groups for aphasia patients and their families, offering services like concerts, book groups, health information, and companionship.(在20世纪80年代早期，他发现对失语症患者的援助网络是罕见的，于是他在1990年与妻子和其他人共同创立了失语症社区组织。它是历史最悠久、规模最大的失语症患者及其家属支持团体之一，提供音乐会、读书小组、健康信息和陪伴等服务)”可知，他们成立失语症社区小组是为了解决失语症患者缺乏支持的问题。故选B。 41．细节理解题。根据第四段“Mary Borelli, a stroke survivor, described the group as a lifesaver, providing understanding and a sense of belonging. The group helps break the isolation. Jerry Kaplan, a co-founder and Boston University speech- language pathologist, noted that newcomers often express relief at finding others who share their struggles. Thousands have attended since its founding, finding a safe, comfortable space to connect.(中风幸存者玛丽·博雷利将这个团体描述为救星，提供理解和归属感。这个团体帮助打破了孤立。联合创始人、波士顿大学语言病理学家杰里·卡普兰指出，新来者通常在找到与他们有共同奋斗经历的人时表示宽慰。自成立以来，成千上万的人参加了这个活动，他们找到了一个安全、舒适的空间来交流)”可知，根据成员的说法，失语症社区小组的意义是它为他们创造了一个充满爱心的社区。故选C。 42．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Kaplan emphasized Blatt’s determination, saying “Though given a tough break in midlife, with young children, at the top of his game in his profession, and his communication gifts were largely wiped out, he did not give in to this for 40-plus years. And not only did he survive; he thrived.”(卡普兰强调了布拉特的决心，他说：“尽管在中年时期经历了艰难的转折，有了年幼的孩子，在他的职业生涯中处于顶峰，他的沟通天赋基本上被摧毁了，但他在40多年里没有屈服于这一点。他不仅活了下来；他还茁壮成长起来。”)”结合文章主要讲述了霍华德•布拉特经历中风后患有严重的失语，于是成立了失语症社区组织，帮助了许多患者。可知，霍华德·布拉特的人生故事体现了“把柠檬变成柠檬水”即通过自身努力，转变不利条件，实现逆风翻盘的道理。故选A。 （24-25高二上·黑龙江·开学考试）Over the weekend, a Pennsylvania man risked his life to save his neighbors from a burning home, as captured in dramatic video footage. Oscar Rivera was playing with his children in his backyard on April 14 when he heard a loud boom (响声). Rushing to the front yard, he saw that the house across the street was engulfed in flames, with his neighbors trapped inside. According to WFMZ-TV, Rivera didn’t hesitate. He climbed up the three-story building, which was already covered in flames. On a narrow ledge (窗台) at the burning home, a woman was trying to pull a man out of an attic window as smoke poured out. The man was calling for help. Rivera and a neighbor quickly grabbed a ladder and rushed to assist. “I just started jumping, jumping and jumping,” Rivera told WFMZ-TV. He managed to reach the top floor and pulled the man from the window, who had yelled, “Help me. I can’t walk.” Eyewitness Janeen Huth, who recorded the rescue, praised Rivera for risking his life while his young children watched from the door. “Come on! Come on!” Huth can be heard shouting in the video, as other onlookers and firefighters worked to assist. “Rivera is a true hero,” she told The Morning Call. Rivera managed to get the victim onto the ledge, and firefighters then took over, bringing the man to safety. The rescued man sustained critical burns and was taken to the hospital, according to WFMZ-TV. The fire damaged six homes and led to the evacuation (疏散) of 20 people. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. “I hope he’s okay,” Rivera said about the man he saved. 43．What does the text describe? A．An investigation into a fire. B．A man’s heroic rescue. C．A fire department’s response. D．A fire that destroyed several homes. 44．What made Rivera rush to the front yard? A．Hearing a loud boom. B．Seeing the flame. C．Hearing a call for help. D．Being informed about the fire. 45．What did Rivera do in the rescue? A．He provided first aid. B．He helped guide firefighters. C．He called emergency services. D．He pulled the man out. 46．How did Janeen Huth react to Rivera’s action? A．She was indifferent. B．She admired his bravery. C．She criticized him for risking his life. D．She thought he should wait for firefighters. 【答案】43．B 44．A 45．D 46．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了奥斯卡•里维拉不顾生命危险救出爆炸中的邻居的故事。 43．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Over the weekend, a Pennsylvania man risked his life to save his neighbors from a burning home, as captured in dramatic video footage.(上周末，宾夕法尼亚州一名男子冒着生命危险将邻居从燃烧的房屋中救出，这一幕被戏剧性地拍了下来)”结合文章主要讲述了奥斯卡•里维拉不顾生命危险救出爆炸中的邻居的故事可知，文章描述了一个人的英勇营救事迹。故选B。 44．细节理解题。根据第二段“Oscar Rivera was playing with his children in his backyard on April 14 when he heard a loud boom (响声). Rushing to the front yard, he saw that the house across the street was engulfed in flames, with his neighbors trapped inside.(14日，奥斯卡•里维拉和孩子们在自家后院玩耍时，突然听到了巨大的爆炸声。他冲到前院，看到街对面的房子被大火吞没，他的邻居被困在里面)”可知，听到一声巨响让里维拉冲向前院。故选A。 45．细节理解题。根据第四段“He managed to reach the top floor and pulled the man from the window, who had yelled, “Help me. I can’t walk.”(”他设法爬到顶楼，把那个男人从窗户里拉了出来，那个男人喊着：“救救我。我走不动了。”)”可知，在营救过程中，里维拉把那个人拉了出来。故选D。 46．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Eyewitness Janeen Huth, who recorded the rescue, praised Rivera for risking his life while his young children watched from the door.(目击者珍妮·胡特记录了这次救援，称赞里维拉，当他的孩子们在门口看着他时，冒生命危险)”可知，珍妮·胡特钦佩里维拉的勇敢行为。故选B。 （24-25高三上·山东·阶段练习）Like almost every set of new parents, Bryan and Elizabeth Shaw started snapping pictures of their son, Noah, practically from the moment he was born. When he was about three months old, Elizabeth noticed something odd when she took his picture. The flash on their digital camera created the typical red dot in the center of Noah’s left eye, but the right eye had a white spot at the center, almost as if the flash was being reflected back at the camera by something. When Elizabeth mentioned the strange phenomenon to their doctor, she shined a light into Noah’s eye, saw the same white reflection, and immediately sent the family to an ophthalmologist (眼科医生). A white reflection instead of a red one is a telltale sign of retinal cancer, and that is exactly what Noah had. He endured months of chemotherapy and radiation, but doctors ultimately could not save his eye. Retinoblastoma, the scientific name of Noah’s tumor, is treatable if caught early. Bryan Shaw couldn’t help but wonder whether there were signs he’d missed. He went back over every baby picture of Noah he could find — thousands of them and discovered the first white spot in a photo taken when Noah was 12 days old. As time went on, it appeared more frequently. “By the time he was four months old, it was showing up in 25 percent of the pictures taken of him per month,” Bryan, a chemistry professor at Baylor University in Texas, told People. It was too late for Noah’s eye, but Bryan was determined to put his hard-won insights to good use. He created a database that charted the cancer’s appearance in every photo. He also collected photos and compiled the data from eight other children with retinoblastoma. Armed with that data, he began to work with colleagues in Baylor’s computer science department to develop a smartphone app that can scan the photos in the user’s camera roll to search for white eye and can be used as a kind of ophthalmoscope (检眼镜). Called White Eye Detector, it is now available for free on Google Play and in Apple’s App Store. “I just kept telling myself, I really need to do this,” Bryan told People. “This disease is tough to detect. Not only could this software save vision, but it can save lives.” 47．Why did Elizabeth turn to the doctor? A．Because Noah had strange behaviour. B．Because Noah’s eyes were hurt by camera flash. C．Because Noah was to be checked regularly. D．Because Noah’s eyes had different spots in the photo. 48．Why did Noah’s eyes fail to be cured? A．Because Noah’s eyes were infected frequently. B．Because doctors were inexpert in the rare disease. C．Because signs of Noah’s problem were found late. D．Because Noah couldn’t stand the pain during treatment. 49．How does the smartphone app save lives? A．By checking photos for eye disease. B．By shooting pictures for comparison. C．By recording data of eye development. D．By examining the eyesight of the users. 50．Which of the following words can describe Bryan? A．Humorous and kind. B．Honest and humble. C．Determined and caring. D．Courageous and intelligent. 【答案】47．D 48．C 49．A 50．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了小男孩Noah罹患视网膜母细胞瘤，但因发现地太晚而没有被治愈，他的父亲Bryan从照片中找寻迹象，收集数据并研发手机应用程序，来帮助其他患者早发现患病症状。 47．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The flash on their digital camera created the typical red dot in the center of Noah’s left eye, but the right eye had a white spot at the center, almost as if the flash was being reflected back at the camera by something. When Elizabeth mentioned the strange phenomenon to their doctor, she shined a light into Noah’s eye, saw the same white reflection (数码相机上的闪光灯在Noah的左眼中心产生了一个典型的红点，但右眼中心有一个白点，几乎就像闪光灯被什么东西反射回相机一样。当Elizabeth向医生提起这个奇怪的现象时，她用一束光照了照Noah的眼睛，看到了同样的白色反射)”可知，Elizabeth求助于医生是因为Noah的眼睛在照片上有不同的斑点。故选D项。 48．细节理解题。根据第三段中“He endured months of chemotherapy and radiation, but doctors ultimately could not save his eye. Retinoblastoma, the scientific name of Noah’s tumor, is treatable if caught early. (他忍受了数月的化疗和放疗，但医生最终还是没能挽救他的眼睛。视网膜母细胞瘤是Noah患的肿瘤的学名，如果发现得早是可以治疗的。)”可知，Noah的眼睛没有被治愈是因为他的问题的迹象发现得很晚，错过了治疗时间。故选C项。 49．细节理解题。根据第五段中“Armed with that data, he began to work with colleagues in Baylor’s computer science department to develop a smartphone app that can scan the photos in the user’s camera roll to search for white eye and can be used as a kind of ophthalmoscope (检眼镜). (有了这些数据，他开始与贝勒大学计算机科学系的同事合作开发一款智能手机应用程序，该应用程序可以扫描用户相机胶卷中的照片以搜索白眼，并可以用作一种检眼镜。)”可知，这款智能手机应用通过检查照片中的眼疾来拯救生命。故选A项。 50．推理判断题。根据第四段中“It was too late for Noah’s eye, but Bryan was determined to put his hard-won insights to good use. (对Noah的眼睛来说已经太迟了，但Bryan决心要好好利用他来之不易的洞察。)”、第五段中“He created a database that charted the cancer’s appearance in every photo. He also collected photos and compiled the data from eight other children with retinoblastoma. Armed with that data, he began to work with colleagues in Baylor’s computer science department to develop a smartphone app (他创建了一个数据库，在每张照片中绘制出癌症的外观。他还收集了其他8名视网膜母细胞瘤儿童的照片和数据。有了这些数据，他开始与贝勒大学计算机科学系的同事合作开发一款智能手机应用程序)”和最后一段中“This disease is tough to detect. Not only could this software save vision, but it can save lives. (这种疾病很难发现。这个软件不仅可以拯救视力，还可以拯救生命。)”可知，作为父亲的Bryan在自己的孩子Noah的眼睛无法治愈之后，决心帮助其他人，他利用自己的发现创建数据库，开发出应用程序，希望及时发现这种疾病，拯救其他人的视力和生命。由此可知，他意志坚定，充满爱心。故选C项。 （24-25高三上·湖南·阶段练习）Katalin Karikó along with her colleague Drew Weissman won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023 for the development of messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Karikó was born in January 1955, in a small village in Hungary. She had an ambition from early on to become a scientist. As a young adult, she became interested in mRNA, which carries DNA instructions to the protein-making engine of cells. She hoped that mRNA could play a key role in the treatment of various diseases. It became her mission to make her dream a reality to help cure patients. However, Karikó faced a shortage of money for her research in her country, and she then faced the choice of stop ping and doing something not connected to her mission or continuing her research at the price of having to leave her country. After searching for posts and scholarships worldwide, Karikó accepted an offer from Temple University in Philadelphia for a postdoctoral fellowship. Karikó and her husband gave up everything they had in their homeland and bought a one-way ticket to the U. S., where they knew no one. She was aware of the risks but didn’t feel discouraged. As she put it in an award acceptance speech, “Follow your dreams and don’t hesitate to learn anything from anyone.” She was initially on track to become a full professor but received repeated fund rejections. Undeterred by the problems and challenges, she chose to continue her research. By focusing on what mattered to her every day, she “accidentally” met her work partner Drew Weissman who was also interested in mRNA．They teamed up to work on mRNA and published papers about their groundbreaking discovery for years. Then the pandemic hit the world. The changed mRNA technology Karikó and Weissman invented was then used in vaccines that prevented the infection effectively. Karikó’s life is a testament to finding one’s passion and then pursuing it every single day. Many of us know what we are fond of, but we are not good self-motivators on a daily basis. 51．What can we learn about Karikó from paragraph 2? A．She had a clear sense of purpose. B．She was poor when she was young. C．She was hesitant to leave her country. D．She longed to be a doctor to cure patients. 52．What does the underlined part “Undeterred by” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Being afraid of. B．Not motivated by. C．Being unaware of. D．Not discouraged by. 53．What is probably the main contribution of Karikó? A．Simplifying the mRNA technology. B．Making the structure of mRNA clear. C．Laying the foundation for mRNA vaccines. D．Developing a vaccine for a serious disease. 54．What can we learn from Karikó’s success? A．Every minute counts. B．Two heads are better than one. C．Where there’s a will, there’s a way. D．Necessity is the mother of invention. 【答案】51．A 52．D 53．C 54．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了科学家Katalin Kariku的个人经历以及对梦想不懈追求，最终取得成功。 51．细节理解题。根据第二段“She had an ambition from early on to become a scientist. As a young adult, she became interested in mRNA, which carries DNA instructions to the protein-making engine of cells. She hoped that mRNA could play a key role in the treatment of various diseases. It became her mission to make her dream a reality to help cure patients. (她从小就立志要成为一名科学家。作为一个年轻的成年人，她开始对mRNA感兴趣，它携带DNA指令到细胞的蛋白质制造引擎。她希望mRNA能够在各种疾病的治疗中发挥关键作用。帮助治愈病人成为了她的使命。)”可知，卡里库有明确的目标感。故选A。 52．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“She was initially on track to become a full professor but received repeated fund rejections. (她最初有望成为一名正教授，但一再遭到基金拒绝。)”以及后文“the problems and challenges, she chose to continue her research”可知，她一再被基金拒绝，但是没有因为问题和挑战而气馁，选择继续她的研究。故划线词意思是“不气馁”。故选D。 53．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“They teamed up to work on mRNA and published papers about their groundbreaking discovery for years. Then the pandemic hit the world. The changed mRNA technology Karikó and Weissman invented was then used in vaccines that prevented the infection effectively. (他们合作研究mRNA，并发表了多年关于这一突破性发现的论文。然后，大流行袭击了世界。Kariku和Weissman发明的改变后的mRNA技术随后被用于有效预防感染的疫苗。)”可知，卡里库的主要贡献是为mRNA疫苗奠定基础。故选C。 54．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Karikó’s life is a testament to finding one’s passion and then pursuing it every single day. Many of us know what we are fond of, but we are not good self-motivators on a daily basis. (卡里库的一生证明了找到自己的激情，然后每一天都在追求它。我们中的许多人都知道自己喜欢什么，但在日常生活中，我们并不善于自我激励。)”可知，卡里库的成功告诉我们有志者，事竟成。故选C。 （24-25高二上·广西·开学考试）I’m 17 and since August 2022 I have been living on trains. I enjoyed travelling with my parents and was also interested in computer programming. I taught myself to program and decided that was what I wanted to do for my job. I had seen a TV report a few weeks earlier about someone who lived on a train. I could not get the thought out of my head. I loved the idea of having the freedom to travel anywhere in Germany every day. A few days later, I bought my first BahnCard 100, which offers unlimited travel on Germany’s national train network — the junior pass cost €2,664 back then. On 8 August, I set off and boarded the first train. My family were very doubtful at that point. They were worried I wouldn't be able to get enough sleep at night, that I would be alone and that it could be dangerous. They were still doubtful for the first few months, when hardly anything worked out. I would be worn out when planning it all, and struggle to sleep, so I often returned home to my parents. But now I have it figured out, they’re really supportive. I have so many new experiences; life is extremely varied and every day is different. Living on the train means I have to do without some things that I used to take for granted. I don't have privacy. I have also had to reduce my possessions so that everything I own fits into a 30-litre backpack. But the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The original plan was to do this for only a year, but I have enjoyed it so much, and I've decided to keep doing it. At the moment, there's no end in sight. 55．Why did the author get the idea of living on trains? A．He wanted to gain freedom. B．He was inspired by a media report. C．His job required him to travel frequently. D．His friends encouraged him to try living on trains. 56．How did the author's parents react originally to his living on the trains? A．They were supportive. B．They were concerned. C．They were annoyed. D．They were excited. 57．What did the author go through at first? A．Difficulty finding enough food. B．Trouble with train schedules. C．Tiredness in making plans. D．Loneliness and homesickness. 58．Which of the following words can best describe the author? A．Adventurous and independent. B．Humorous and determined. C．Reserved and passive. D．Lazy and aimless. 【答案】55．B 56．B 57．C 58．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者自2022年8月以来选择在火车上生活的经历，包括他的动机、家人的反应、初期的困难以及他对这种生活方式的看法。 55．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“I had seen a TV report a few weeks earlier about someone who lived on a train. I could not get the thought out of my head.(几周前我看到了一个关于有人住在火车上的电视报道。这个想法一直在我脑海中挥之不去。)”可知，作者产生住在火车上这个想法是受到了媒体报道的启发。故选B项。 56．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“My family were very doubtful at that point. They were worried I wouldn’t be able to get enough sleep at night, that I would be alone and that it could be dangerous.(那时我的家人非常怀疑。他们担心我晚上睡不好觉，担心我会孤单，担心会有危险。)”可知，作者的父母最初对他住在火车上很担心。故选B项。 57．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“They were still doubtful for the first few months, when hardly anything worked out. I would be worn out when planning it all, and struggle to sleep, so I often returned home to my parents.(在最初的几个月里，他们仍然持怀疑态度，几乎没有什么进展。在做所有计划的时候我会筋疲力尽，而且难以入睡，所以我经常回到父母家。)”可知，作者一开始在做计划的时候很疲惫。故选C项。 58．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“I’m 17 and since August 2022 I have been living on trains. I enjoyed travelling with my parents and was also interested in computer programming. I taught myself to program and decided that was what I wanted to do for my job.(我17岁，从2022年8月起，我就一直住在火车上。我喜欢和父母一起旅行，并且对计算机编程也很感兴趣。我自学了编程，并决定这就是我想从事的工作。)”可知，作者选择住在火车上，这表明他是一个喜欢冒险的人。同时，他自学编程并决定以此为职业，这表明他是一个独立的人。因此，最好的描述是“爱冒险的和独立的”。故选A项。 （24-25高三上·河北衡水·开学考试）They talk about the straw that broke the camel’s back, but really it should be the password that wiped out my memory bank. I was going along fine with instant recall of my bank PIN, my mobile phone number and the date of my cousin’s birthday before I downloaded a gas station payment app for its new customer discount. It asked me to create a password. When I typed in “gas l”, it was rejected for not being complex enough. I tried again: “IHateHearlessOilCompanies@”.But that was too long and didn’t include “at least one number”. But here is the thing: as soon as I added the fresh password into my memory, I instantly forgot all the others. My brain had hit its limit for passwords. I now know nothing. I had entered some passwords in a notebook. Of course, I didn’t write down the actual passwords, in case it fell into the wrong hands. Instead, I masked them in a way that only a family member could figure them out. For example, I combined my bank PIN with our postal code, then added it to a list of phone numbers. It would fool even Albert Einstein. Maybe we need a system like the one we use to remember people’s names. You know, you form an association between a person’s characteristics and their name by whispering “Skinny George. Skinny George” in heart after meeting them. The risk is that, upon seeing him, you’ll burst out the phrase. “Skinny George” might not mind, but it’s possible “Boring Betty” will. As for remembering passwords as you change them, you could simply use the first and last letters of your favorite singer’s greatest hits, together with the year of their release. Maybe I’ll try that one out, but only after describing the system in the notebook. Then I’ll hide it in a place so secret that I’ll never remember where it is. 59．What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs? A．He fell for a marketing trick. B．He was driven mad by passwords. C．He had a serious memory disorder. D．He was rejected by the gas station. 60．By mentioning Albert Einstein in paragraph 3, the author intends to _____. A．promote a more scientific password system B．challenge the intelligence of scientists C．prove the uselessness of his passwords D．show how secure his passwords were 61．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To encourage readers to use password notebooks. B．To recommend a password- remembering method. C．To complain about the trouble caused by passwords. D．To emphasize the importance of using complex passwords. 62．What is the tone of the text? A．Humorous. B．Indifferent. C．Serious. D．Dismissive. 【答案】59．B 60．D 61．C 62．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因为尝试记住过于复杂的密码，反而导致自己忘记了其他所有密码的尴尬经历。 59．推理判断题。根据第一段“They talk about the straw that broke the camel’s back, but really it should be the password that wiped out my memory bank.(他们说的是压垮骆驼背的稻草，但实际上应该是密码毁掉了我的记忆库)”以及第二段“ But here is the thing: as soon as I added the fresh password into my memory, I instantly forgot all the others. My brain had hit its limit for passwords. I now know nothing.(但事情是这样的：当我把新密码添加到我的记忆中时，我立刻忘记了所有其他密码。我的大脑已经达到了密码的极限。我现在什么都不知道)”可知，作者更新了密码之后却忘记了，被密码所累，由此可知，他被密码逼疯了。故选B项。 60．推理判断题。根据第三段“Instead, I masked them in a way that only a family member could figure them out. For example, I combined my bank PIN with our postal code, then added it to a list of phone numbers. It would fool even Albert Einstein.(反之，我把密码设置了一种只有家庭成员才能认出的方式。例如，我将我的银行PIN与我们的邮政编码结合起来，然后将其添加到电话号码列表中。它甚至会愚弄阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦)”可知，通过在第3段提到阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦，作者打算展示他的密码有多安全。故选D项。 61．推理判断题。根据第一段“They talk about the straw that broke the camel’s back, but really it should be the password that wiped out my memory bank.(他们说的是压垮骆驼背的稻草，但实际上应该是密码毁掉了我的记忆库。)”以及最后一段“Maybe I’ll try that one out, but only after describing the system in the notebook. Then I’ll hide it in a place so secret that I’ll never remember where it is.(也许我会试试这个——但只有在笔记本上描述了这个系统之后。然后我会把它藏在一个秘密的地方，我永远不会记得它在哪里)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是抱怨密码带来的麻烦。故选C项。 62．推理判断题。根据第二段“as soon as 1 added the fresh password into my memory, I instantly forgot all the others. My brain had hit its limit for passwords. I now know nothing.(当我把新密码添加到我的记忆中时，我立刻忘记了所有其他密码。我的大脑已经达到了密码的极限。我现在什么都不知道)”、第三段“I masked them in a way that only a family member could figure them out. For example, I combined my bank PIN with our postal code, then added it to a list of phone numbers. It would fool even Albert Einstein(我把密码设置了一种只有家庭成员才能认出的方式。例如，我将我的银行PIN与我们的邮政编码结合起来，然后将其添加到电话号码列表中。它甚至会愚弄阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦)”以及最后一段“Maybe I’ll try that one out, but only after describing the system in the notebook. Then I’ll hide it in a place so secret that I’ll never remember where it is. (也许我会试试这个——但只有在笔记本上描述了这个系统之后。然后我会把它藏在一个秘密的地方，我永远不会记得它在哪里)”可知，作者在本文中以一种幽默风趣的方式抱怨自己被各种各样的复杂密码所累，因此本文的风格是幽默诙谐。故选A项。 （24-25高三上·福建福州·开学考试）I was born with perfect hearing. When I was five, I started getting ear infections but my parents couldn’t afford the treatment. Over time, my hearing dropped to 20 percent, where it is today. There was always music on in my house in my childhood. I loved listening to Metallica, and Michael Jackson. My dad was a DJ, so he played all music. For my 18th birthday, my dad asked me to deejay at the restaurant he owned. I was hooked. I desired to learn more. I e-mailed DJ Shiftee, a distinguished New York City DJ, when I was 25: “I know you like a challenge. How about teaching a deaf person to deejay?” He wrote back the next day: “Challenge accepted.” He tutored me twice a week for two years, helping me develop correct technique. I practiced four hours a day. Now when I’m performing, muscle memory takes over. When I started, I wouldn’t tell the club managers that I was deaf. I would just show up, introduce myself, and start playing music. At the end of the night, someone would say, “Oh, here’s the check.” And I’d say, “What? Oh, I can’t hear.” They were always so astonished. Sometimes I would bring doctor’s notes because they wouldn’t believe me. It was reassurance that they were giving me opportunities to perform because I was brilliant, not out of sympathy. Eventually people started calling me “that deaf DJ,” and the name stuck. What fascinates me about deejaying is the creativity. I use software that turns the music into lines of color on a computer screen. I’m visually hearing the music. The next time you go dancing, cover your ears, and you’ll “see” the music. Music is not all about hearing. I go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to them about motivation and believing in themselves. I tell them, “Just chase your dreams. I’m a deaf DJ, so why not?” 63．What inspired “my” passion for being a DJ? A．Hearing loss. B．Father’s influence. C．Music education. D．Teachers’ guidance. 64．Why did “I” keep my deafness private before the performance? A．To surprise the audience. B．To avoid discrimination. C．To keep the secret. D．To show off talent. 65．What does the underlined “stuck” in Para. 3 probably mean? A．Became established. B．Changed. C．Became ordinary. D．Faded. 66．Why do “I” love deejaying? A．It strengthens my confidence. B．It improves my hearing ability. C．It enhances my physical fitness. D．It wins me reputation and money. 【答案】63．B 64．B 65．A 66．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了一位失聪者在音乐道路上的成长历程，通过描述自己对打碟的热爱、克服听力障碍进行表演、与他人的互动等，展现了他对打碟的执着追求，同时也传达了“只要追逐梦想，任何困难都不能阻挡”以及“音乐不仅仅是听觉的艺术”的信念。 63．细节理解题。根据第二段中“My dad was a DJ, so he played all music. For my 18th birthday, my dad asked me to deejay at the restaurant he owned. I was hooked. I desired to learn more. (我的爸爸是一名DJ，所以他播放各种音乐。在我18岁生日的时候，我的爸爸让我在他拥有的餐厅里担任DJ。我被深深吸引了。我渴望学习更多。)”可知，作者的父亲是DJ，并且在作者18岁生日时让他在餐厅做DJ，这激发了作者对DJ的热情。故选B项。 64．推理判断题。根据第三段中“When I started, I wouldn’t tell the club managers that I was deaf. I would just show up, introduce myself, and start playing music. At the end of the night, someone would say, ‘Oh, here’s the check.’ And I’d say, ‘What? Oh, I can’t hear.’ They were always so astonished. Sometimes I would bring doctor’s notes because they wouldn’t believe me. It was reassurance that they were giving me opportunities to perform because I was brilliant, not out of sympathy. (当我刚开始的时候，我不会告诉俱乐部经理我失聪了。我只会出现，自我介绍，然后开始播放音乐。在晚上结束的时候，有人会说：‘哦，这是支票。’然后我会说：‘什么？哦，我听不见。’他们总是非常惊讶。有时我会带上医生的证明，因为他们不相信我。这让我放心，他们给我表演的机会是因为我很出色，而不是出于同情。)”可知，作者在表演前不告诉俱乐部经理自己是聋子是为了避免歧视。故选B项。 65．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“It was reassurance that they were giving me opportunities to perform because I was brilliant, not out of sympathy. Eventually people started calling me ‘that deaf DJ,’ and the name stuck. (这让我放心，他们给我表演的机会是因为我很出色，而不是出于同情。最终人们开始叫我‘那个失聪的DJ’，这个名字……。)”可知，最终人们开始称呼作者为“那个聋DJ”，这个名字被大家接受并流传开来。故stuck意为“被接受，流传开来”，即became established。故选A项。 66．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“What fascinates me about deejaying is the creativity. (关于DJ让我着迷的是其创造力。)”及“I go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to them about motivation and believing in themselves. (我去聋哑小学，和那里的孩子们谈论激励及相信自己。)”可知，作者喜欢做DJ是因为它增强了作者的自信心。故选A项。 （24-25高三上·甘肃张掖·开学考试）Behind a large house, six tigers pace around inside an enclosure. It’s morning in northern Viet Nam’s hilly Thai Nguyen province. The strangers in the backyard — a team comprising animal experts from the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center, alongside representatives from the forest protection department — are here to move the tigers to their new home. It’s a sad moment for their owner. “For nearly 20 years, I have treated them as my own children,” the middle-aged man said. “But I’m getting older, so our family has decided to voluntarily hand over the tigers to a trustworthy place.” That place is the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center. The state-run facility is one of the 23 animal rescue centers in Viet Nam and the only one equipped to offer a shelter to both surrendered (交出) tigers like these and those confiscated (没收) by authorities. Tigers are an endangered species, and it is illegal to hunt, keep or sell them in Viet Nam. Still, the tiger trade develops fast in some parts of Asia, driven by a demand that sees all parts of the tiger used, including bones that are used in traditional medicine to cure bone-related illnesses or to make glue that is mixed with wine for consumption, and teeth and skin that are prized as decorative items. When tigers are confiscated from the illegal trade or voluntarily surrendered by owners, they are transported to the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center where they are cared for, alongside other rescued animals. Since it opened its doors in 1996, the center has rescued and received more than 32,000 individuals comprising over 100 different species. “Rescued animals are usually not in a very healthy state,” says center director Luong Xuan Hong. So professionals give new arrivals a thorough check-up to detect any injuries or diseases, before coming up with a suitable program to help them recover. On a recent summer afternoon, a handful of tigers drank water from concrete pools, slept in large leaf-filled enclosures or patted bunches of leaves hanging from cage tops in the midst of quiet surroundings. Once their quarantine (隔离期) period is over, the six tigers from Thai Nguyen will join their fellow big cats. 67．Why did the middle-aged man feel unhappy? A．He saw his tigers badly treated. B．He had no one but tigers to rely on. C．He had to say goodbye to his tigers. D．He was punished by an official agent. 68．What can be known about the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center? A．It only takes in unhealthy animals. B．It has seen the drop of tiger trades in Asia. C．It allows individuals to adopt rescued animals. D．It has made achievements in saving species. 69．What can we learn about the six tigers from the last paragraph? A．They will be released into the wild very soon. B．They will live a comfortable life in the center. C．They will be quarantined for a longer period. D．They are living in harmony with other species. 70．Which of the following is the best title of the text? A．A Rescue Center Is Taking Off B．Six Tigers Find a New Home C．Many Tigers Are in Danger in Viet Nam D．New Arrivals Adapt Quickly in a Shelter 【答案】67．C 68．D 69．B 70．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了越南的一个野生动物救助中心救助老虎的故事。 67．细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s a sad moment for their owner. “For nearly 20 years, I have treated them as my own children,” the middle-aged man said. “But I’m getting older, so our family has decided to voluntarily hand over the tigers to a trustworthy place.”(这对他们的主人来说是悲伤的时刻。“近20年来，我一直把他们当作自己的孩子，”这位中年男子说。“但我老了，所以我们家决定自愿把老虎交给一个值得信赖的地方。”)”可知，这位中年男子因为不得不和他养了近20年的老虎告别而感到不开心。故选C。 68．细节理解题。根据第五段“Since it opened its doors in 1996, the center has rescued and received more than 32,000 individuals comprising over 100 different species.(自1996年开业以来，该中心已经拯救并接收了超过32,000只动物，包括100多个不同的物种。)”可知，河内野生动物救援中心在拯救物种方面取得了成就。故选D。 69．推理判断题。根据最后一段“On a recent summer afternoon, a handful of tigers drank water from concrete pools, slept in large leaf-filled enclosures or patted bunches of leaves hanging from cage tops in the midst of quiet surroundings. Once their quarantine (隔离期) period is over, the six tigers from Thai Nguyen will join their fellow big cats.(最近一个夏天的下午，在安静的环境中，几只老虎在混凝土水池里喝水，在满是树叶的大围栏里睡觉，或者拍着挂在笼子顶上的一簇簇树叶。一旦隔离期结束，来自Thai Nguyen的六只老虎将加入它们的大型猫科动物同伴。)”可知，这六只老虎在隔离期结束后将会和其他大型猫科动物一起生活，说明它们将在中心过上舒适的生活。故选B。 70．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Behind a large house, six tigers pace around inside an enclosure. It’s morning in northern Viet Nam’s hilly Thai Nguyen province. The strangers in the backyard — a team comprising animal experts from the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center, alongside representatives from the forest protection department — are here to move the tigers to their new home.(在一所大房子后面，六只老虎在围栏里走来走去。这是越南北部多山的太原省的早晨。后院的陌生人——一个由河内野生动物救援中心的动物专家和森林保护部门的代表组成的团队——是来把老虎搬到新家的。)”和最后一段“On a recent summer afternoon, a handful of tigers drank water from concrete pools, slept in large leaf-filled enclosures or patted bunches of leaves hanging from cage tops in the midst of quiet surroundings. Once their quarantine (隔离期) period is over, the six tigers from Thai Nguyen will join their fellow big cats.(最近一个夏天的下午，在安静的环境中，几只老虎在混凝土水池里喝水，在满是树叶的大围栏里睡觉，或者拍着挂在笼子顶上的一簇簇树叶。一旦隔离期结束，来自Thai Nguyen的六只老虎将加入它们的大型猫科动物同伴。)可知，文章主要讲述了六只老虎离开主人，被送到河内野生动物救援中心的新家，因此最佳标题为“六只老虎找到了新家”。故选B。 试卷第36页，共36页 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 $$