专题07 阅读理解之记叙文12篇（江苏名校期中真题）-2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（译林版2020）

阅读理解之记叙文12篇 (江苏期中真题) （23-24高二上·江苏苏州·期中）Working at an investment bank in New York City in the mid-2010s. Anna Sacks was living the life—just not the life she wanted. Sure, she was happy. But she wanted to do something that felt important and was fulfilling on a deeper level. Sacks packed up her life and moved to Connecticut for three months to participate in Adamah, a Jewish farming program that focuses on sustainable living and growing sustainable food. The Adamah program opened Sacks’s eyes to the damage consumer culture is doing on a local, national, and global level, and the need to find solutions. From then on, she began what she calls “trash (垃圾) walking.” While walking around her neighborhood, Sacks, 31, picked through rubbish to look for reusable items. Soon, her trash walks expanded to include company rubbish along with residential trash. Surprisingly, she discovered a wide range of really great stuff—like clothing, dinnerware, and food—all of which she documents on Instagram and TikTok. Under the name The Trash Walker, Sacks quickly gained popularity for her educational, funny, and surprising videos that highlight the problems with consumerism and share information about how to live a more sustainable life. “The root issue is overproduction, which leads to overconsumption, which leads to a large amount of waste,” she says. Sacks’s videos have gone viral many times, causing shockwaves through the industries she calls out. Trash walking has given Sacks a nearly endless supply and she shares much of her “treasure” with others. She tries giving them informally to family, friends, or individuals she knows may need a specific item. Then she takes the remaining items to free stores so other New Yorkers can benefit from her treasure-hunting. Sacks’s main focus is simply getting people to pay attention to how many unnecessary things they buy and then throw away. “Once you become aware of the way you consume, you can see ways you improve,” she says. 1．What inspired Sacks to begin her “trash walking”? A．Her desire to live a richer life. B．The great need for household stuff. C．Her involvement in a project. D．The wish to be an Internet star. 2．What do Sacks’ videos focus on? A．Funny stories. B．Views on consumption. C．Educational courses. D．Solutions to problems. 3．How does Sacks deal with her trash? A．She donates all to the charity. B．She keeps most for her family. C．She gives away much to others. D．She sells some to individuals. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Trash Walker: Find Treasure in Trash. B．Trash Walking: A Tough Journey. C．Trash Walker: Live in the Moment. D．Trash Walking: A New Career. （23-24高二上·江苏泰州·期中）Another person’s enthusiasm was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved. That person was my stepmother. I was nine years old when she entered our home in the countryside of Virginia. My father introduced me to her with these words, “I would like you to meet the fellow who is well known for being the worst boy in this town and will probably start throwing rocks at you no later than tomorrow morning.” My stepmother walked over to me, raised my head slightly upward, and looked at me right in the eye. Then she looked at my father and replied ,“You are wrong. This is not the worst boy at all, but the smartest one who hasn’t yet found a way to give out his enthusiasm.” That statement began a friendship between us. No one had ever called me smart. My family and neighbors had built me up in my mind as a bad boy. My stepmother changed all that. She changed many things. She persuaded my father to go to a dental school, from which he graduated with honors. She moved our family into the city, where my father’s care er could be more successful and my brother and I could be better educated. When I turned fourteen, she bought me a secondhand typewriter and told me that she believed that I could become a writer. I knew her enthusiasm, and I saw how it had already improved our lives. I accepted her belief and began to write for local newspapers and finally reached the goal she set for me. I wasn’t the only beneficiary (受益人) . My father became the wealthiest man in town. My brother and stepbrothers became a physician, a dentist, a lawyer, and a college president. 1．What can be learnt about the author from Paragraph 2? A．He was the worst boy in the town. B．He liked throwing rocks at people. C．He left a bad impression on his stepmother. D．He received a poor comment from his father. 2．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．The stepmother’s influence on the family. B．Friendship between mother and son. C．Changes in the family relationship. D．Reasons for receiving education. 3．Why did the stepmother buy the author a typewriter? A．To congratulate on his success. B．To encourage him to write. C．To help him find a good job. D．To teach him how to type. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Enthusiasm Changes Life B．Success Lies in Education C．A Stepmother’s Amazing Life D．The Secret of a Good Writer （23-24高二上·江苏扬州·期中）I was born in 1990 — the year of the white horse. A girl born under this zodiac (生肖) is believed to have a wild steed-like (骏马般的) spirit that will block her fortunes, bringing her family trouble. As a girl growing up in South Korea, I was repeatedly told to fight against my steed-like spirit and instead try being still, gentle, and quiet. Actually, when I was young, I loved exploring the mountainous roads behind our house, checking the various soil layers (土层) in nearby fields and running wild outdoors. I often returned home with soiled clothes. Then I entered high school and settled on a quiet career choice: I would become a lawyer. My elders praised me for a decision they imagined would lead me to a respectable desk job. However, when I was accepted into a prelaw program, I found the courses boring. That’s when a teacher pushed me in a different direction. “You could always get a science degree, and go back into law,” she said. I took her advice and landed in the United States to study geology (地质学). Shortly thereafter, though, culture shock set in. I was not ready for the tough physical requirements of my field courses. One 6-week summer course required long-distance hikes, camping in extreme heat, and heavy lifting. My cultural upbringing had discouraged such “wild” activities and I had never gone on long hikes or camped before. But other women in my program were an inspiration. I saw beauty in their strength, and I wanted to be like them. By the end of my undergraduate degree, I had fully accepted my love of being a tough girl. And I’d given up on the idea of becoming a lawyer. My parents didn’t quite know what to make of my adventurous field life. But they were supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction. I’m now a professional with years of experience collecting samples (样本) in challenging field environments. My wild, steed-like spirit wasn’t something to control. Instead, it led me to a career that’s a perfect fit for me. 1．What can we learn about the author in her childhood? A．She was a quiet and shy girl. B．She was encouraged to study hard. C．She brought misfortune to her family. D．She had a passion for outdoor exploration. 2．What was the reason for the author’s studying geology in the US? A．The dream of studying abroad. B．The difficulty of getting a law degree. C．Her disappointment at the prelaw program courses. D．Her desire to act against her cultural expectations. 3．What happened to the author when she started to learn geology? A．She was not interested in the field courses. B．She was looked down upon by other women. C．She failed her courses because of culture shock. D．She was not used to doing hard outdoor activities. 4．Which of the following best describes the author’s parents? A．Careful. B．Open-minded. C．Far-sighted. D．Strict. （23-24高二上·江苏无锡·期中）I remember the afternoon when I knew I would never swim again. I was 13 years old, sobbing in the car the whole way home as my school uniform stuck to my wet skin. The previous hour in the hydrotherapy (水疗) pool haunted me and I remembered how my weak neck gave way and my head slipped under the water, flooding my ears and nose. Physiotherapists circled around me, comforting me that I was OK. But my body didn’t feel like it was mine. I had lost control. My swimming days were over. I was born with spinal muscular atrophy (脊髓性肌萎缩症), a genetic disease. It causes severe weakness in my limbs and, since I was a toddler (学步的儿童), I’ve used an electric wheelchair. My disability means I’ve never been able to stand or walk, but in the water, I was weightless and could move more freely. Swimming had once meant a lot to me, but after spinal surgery to try to combat the illness, it became increasingly difficult. Visiting the hydrotherapy pool was a last-ditch attempt to return to the water.When the moment arrived, it was stressful. My tears weren’t just because of the loss – they were an acceptance, too. I made the decision: I was never going back in the water again. For the first time as a young adult, I had to advocate for myself. Like other people with disabilities, I often feel societal pressure to push myself. Recognizing that swimming was unsafe and uncomfortable was a tough lesson about accepting the limitations of my body. I had to find other ways to connect with the water and my loss. Swimming is now impossible, but I still take joy from seeing my family and friends in the water. Swimming was the first big physical loss in my life, and I know there will be others as I age. Everyday tasks I can complete now, such as cleaning my teeth or feeding myself, may become too difficult as the years pass. I’ve learned it’s OK to miss what my body could do before and find ways to adapt and enjoy what I can do. 1．How did the author feel on the way home from the hydrotherapy pool? A．Excited. B．Ashamed. C．Upset. D．Relieved. 2．What role did swimming serve for the author? A．A method to stay fit. B．A source of freedom. C．A proof of her ability. D．A way to connect with others. 3．What does the underlined phrase “advocate for myself” in paragraph5 imply? A．The author complained about his misfortune. B．The author forgave himself for his limitations. C．The author defended himself for his giving up. D．The author praised himself for his last attempt. 4．What did the author intend to do in the end? A．Accept support from others. B．Learn new skills to push her limits. C．Avoid staying near the water. D．Seek joy within her capabilities. （22-23高二上·江苏扬州·期中）“What would you do if you weren’t in science?” I was once asked during an interview many years ago. I hadn’t really thought about it before. A constructor? I was interested in construction and had spent some summer holidays in college as a frame carpenter. A musician? It was appealing. I’m not too bad on guitar but I thought that I might be bored with it one day. “A mailman”, I shouted out, “so I could walk around all day and think about things.” Little did I know then that, after a 30-year career in science, I would in fact end up as a letter carrier. I first became inspired by the idea that my work could make a practical impact on the world after I changed from academia (学术生涯) to biotech. I had initially been attracted to scientific research by the fun of solving problems and discovering something new. Before I started in biotech and my work became more practical, I had thought that my research could lead to potential treatments for some human diseases. However, none of my projects resulted in anything real to help people. My first biotech job ended when the company was restructured. I got a job at another biotech company, but it went bankrupt (破产) one year later. Eventually, after some part-time consulting work, I decided I needed something more permanent (永久的，固定的), but I failed to find another full-time position in a science-related field. I started to wonder how I could still make a meaningful contribution. I decided to get a job as a letter carrier in a post office. I have 30 years’ experience of conducting scientific research, yet here I am just delivering mail. But I try to keep an open mind. Although I miss research, I do enjoy getting to walk around and think about things. Lately I’ve been thinking about COVID-19 and my career. I certainly hope I’m making a difference to the society by delivering medicines and checks. Now, I think I’ll make a more positive impact on people’s lives than before. 1．What did the author consider when choosing his job? A．His eagerness to make a fortune. B．The balance between work and life. C．His hope of being respected by others. D．The practical significance of the work. 2．How did the author’s unpleasant working experiences influence him? A．They led to his suffering from a financial crisis. B．They made him reflect on the real meaning of life. C．They helped him clearly understand his drawbacks. D．They damaged his confidence in finding good jobs. 3．What does the author want to express in the text? A．Failure plays a major role in our daily life. B．A change in attitude leads to career success. C．Everyone can make contributions to science. D．A small job can make a difference to the world. （23-24高二上·江苏无锡·期中）I didn’t quite know what I was looking for when I flew to Mongolia for a term abroad. I just needed something different, far from the late-night libraries of my college town. Most different, I hoped, would be my rural homestay: two weeks in central Mongolia with a family of nomadic(游牧的) herders. I was studying Mongolian at the time, but still, there was so much I couldn’t say or understand. As we walked in the snow behind the goats, my host mom would ask me if I was cold, then giggle (咯咯地笑) and copy a big shiver to make sure I understood. In the evenings, she showed me how to make dumplings with her fingers. My host siblings would talk with me, speaking too fast for me to understand, as we explored the rocks around our tent; I’d listen and nod. This verbal(言语的) barrier was strangely freeing. In the crowded dining hall at home, meeting new people made me anxious. I’d stay quiet, measuring out my words, struggling for something to say that wouldn’t expose me as unfunny or boring. In Mongolia, I couldn’t perfect my words. I could only smile, and try out one of the phrases I’d mastered: “May I help?” “Where is the dog?” “Are you tired?” My host family laughed at my pronunciation, at the way I threw up my hands and eyebrows in a frequent gesture of confusion. But in their laughter, I felt safe, unembarrassed. With my Mongolian family on the grassland, I found a feeling of ease I’d never felt before. We were so different, they and I, and not just in language. Their skin was hardened and darkened by sun; I’d been hidden under hats and sunscreen since birth. My host siblings(兄弟姐妹) grew up drawing water from frozen streams and jogging behind herds of sheep; I spent summers at tennis camp. For me, these gaps made all the difference. Without shared social measures, I wasted no time wondering how I was measuring up. Only real things—kindness, helpfulness—mattered. 1．Why did the author go to Mongolia for a term abroad? A．She dreamed of living a nomadic life. B．She was tired of studying late at night. C．She had to study Mongolians’ normal life. D．She was collecting information for libraries. 2．What does the underlined word “shiver” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Hug. B．Smile. C．Attack. D．Shake. 3．How did the author behave at the dining hall in her home country? A．She felt at ease in the crowd. B．She usually weighed her words. C．She asked a lot of funny questions. D．She often made others laugh with jokes. 4．What did the author learn from her life in Mongolia? A．You are judged wherever you go. B．Nature makes humans feel insignificant. C．Appearance reflects one’s standard of life. D．Being kind is the common social standard. （23-24高二上·江苏宿迁·期中）Graduating at 90, as I did this year with a Master of Arts (MA) from the University of Buckingham in inteligence history, might invoke (授用) the expression “late starter”. My higher education formally began when I was in my 60s. I’ve had no material gain as a result. Due to my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology, there followed a volunteer job as a drugs counsellor. There were significant disadvantages to acquiring my two undergraduate degrees — six years of constant hard work involving the addiction to the course for most of the year is to affect domestic relationships. It did, but we survived. However, I think the spiritual and intellectual benefits far outweighed the disadvantages. Indeed, I was not really looking forward to attending my first seminar (研讨班). I was worried about what to expect, but I needn’t have been — my fellow students immediately put me at ease. Two nice young ladies moved apart and offered me a chair between them. It was a relief. Friendship between students is well known, and it was very much in evidence here. I made many friends among them, and they seemed to treat me no differently from any other students, except for one big Kenyan boy who insisted on calling me “sir”. I am not aware of any deep reason for undertaking the MA．Probably a continuing wish to learn exists, and a chance to put at into practice presented itself when my wife showed me an invitation from the University of Buckingham to apply for a master’s course on the history of intelligence with Bletchley Park Studies. She said it seemed right up my street, and that as we had recently discussed the need for a new direction — why not take it? The related background was that my last job was at Hanslope Park (I am a qualified electronics engineer), an organization that took over from Bletchley Park. These circumstances arouse my curiosity again. I applied and was accepted. So, would I recommend a return to formal learning post retirement? Surely, yes. 1．What problem did the author have during his undergraduate study? A．He fell behind with his courses. B．He suffered from financial problems. C．He had no chance to be a volunteer. D．He had little time to take care of his family. 2．Which word can best describe the author’s fellow students in paragraph 3? A．Efficient. B．Humorous. C．Friendly. D．Competitive. 3．What did the author’s wife say about his opportunity of studying for the MA? A．It was rare to get. B．It was very suitable for him. C．It would help him go back to Hanslope Park. D．It made it possible for him to get promotion. 4．Which of the following is the best title for this text? A．Be friends with all age groups B．You are never too old to learn C．You should never take early retirement D．Keep a balance between study and family （23-24高二上·江苏镇江·期中）Cherry Hill East graduate Max McGee will start his first day as a sports anchor (主持人) on ESPN’s Sports Center on Jan.31. After three years of covering Baltimore and Maryland sports for WIZ-TV, McGee’s new position will involve carrying out live interviews with athletes, reviewing previous games and looking ahead to others. A graduate of Cherry Hill East, McGee got his first broadcast experience on a sports show. It was an idea encouraged by the late East softball coach Charlie Musumeci. “I remember him coming up to me after school,” McGee remembered. He said, “You’d probably be really good on camera. I know you talk about sports. Why don’t you give it a shot?” “He really started something,” McGee added, “He saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself.” In 2008, McGee had a hard time. He was recovering from a setback (挫折) he experienced when he attended Camden County College and played baseball. He dreamed of playing baseball as a career, but was cut by his team. “My dream wasn’t over,” McGee added. “It was just a different chapter because I realized I would be able to talk about sports for a living, instead of playing them. And that was great.” He graduated in 2012. Then he went on to study journalism at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he joined All Sports Update, a student-run program on Temple TV, and got broadcast experience through WHIP radio. After 14 months of searching for a reporter’s job, he landed a job in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as a news reporter and producer at KPLC-TV. “I didn’t intend to be a news reporter, but looking back on it, it was probably the best thing that ever happened in my career,” McGee noted. His advice for kids who might want to be sports anchors one day is to stop worrying about which school to attend or what subject to study, and get on camera as much as possible. 1．Jan. 31 is special for McGee because he will __________. A．prepare for the graduation party in Camden County College. B．interview Charlie Musumeci in Maryland. C．report sports news for WJZ-TV. D．begin his new career in ESPN. 2．What did McGee say about Charlie Musumeci? A．He was one of the most famous sports anchors in Cherry Hill. B．He inspired him to start a career as a sports anchor. C．He invited him to join East softball team. D．He dreamed of playing baseball. 3．Which of the following can best describe McGee as a sports anchor? A．Experienced. B．Thoughtful. C．Friendly. D．Creative. 4．What is McGee’s suggestion for kids wanting to be sports anchors? A．Getting their teachers’ opinions. B．Choosing their schools carefully. C．Getting enough chances to practice. D．Learning to work well with others. （23-24高二上·江苏南京·期中）When the fifth grade school year was almost over, all the girls made autograph (签名) books. As I signed my classmates’ books, I noticed their moms had written in them, too. “I couldn’t be prouder of you. Can’t wait to see how you like junior high!” “Congratulations! We love you and know you have a bright future!” I asked my mother to sign mine, too. When she handed it back to me, I was anxious to see what she had written. This is what I found on the page: When a thing is first begun, Never leave it till it’s done. Be the labor great or small. Do it well or not at all. That was it? I was frozen. It was an indication to me that, if I couldn’t be perfect, I wasn’t good enough. I held back my tears, left the page in but secretly hoped my classmates wouldn’t read it. Do it well or not at all. For years, I battled perfectionism and never felt good enough for most of my life. When my mother was in her eighties, I gave her a book to fill out so we could know more about her. It had questions at the top of each page and then blank space to respond. I secretly hoped she’d been working on it all along. Sadly, not long after, my mother passed away. When I sorted out her belongings, what I wanted more than anything was that book. What I found stopped me short. On page ten, the question was, “What’s the best advice you got from your parents?” Her response was what she had written in my autograph book. Even though I’d memorized it years ago, I read it at a slower pace now, seeing it in a new light. It was written to her by her mother, and she was passing it down to her daughter in the same way. A gift from her to me. She was giving me treasured, valuable advice when all I was thinking about were words of praise. I understand it now. 1．In paragraph 1, the author found that words from other classmates’ moms ________. A．contained reflection on life B．expressed their thankfulness C．showed pride in their children D．featured a formal writing style 2．Seeing her mom’s words on the autograph book, how did the author feel? A．Disappointed. B．Motivated. C．Hopeful. D．Anxious. 3．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 5 imply? A．The author memorized the words from her mom. B．The author was surprised to see the same words again. C．The author found it easy to see the words clearly under the light. D．The author began to have a new understanding of her mom’s words. 4．What gift did the author’s mom give her? A．A vision of a perfect world. B．Encouragement to do things well. C．Her mom’s wisdom of loving yourself. D．Her mom’s advice on living at a slow pace. （23-24高二上·江苏徐州·期中）I’m a recovering addict. I was addicted to YouTube. My addiction started several years ago. My first experience was on the recommendation of a friend to check out Susan Boyle’s amazing singing on Britain’s Got Talent. I didn’t think much about it and got on with my life. But soon I found myself spending a lot of time staring at the screen and discovered onscreen offerings were truly endless. From one YouTuber I learned how to plant my own vegetable garden. Someone else gave wise sayings from philosophers. Down the rabbit hole I went, for hours and hours, watching other people living their lives and giving me advice on how to live mine. As the months rolled by, checking in every day with people who were talking to me personally (or so it seemed) became an addiction. I subscribed to (订阅) many channels and waited anxiously for new weekly offerings. I found all this calming and therapeutic. At some point, though, I got annoyed by these artistic and seemingly perfect lives. Who are filming them? Do they happen to live in a meadow (草地)? The questions started to disturb me while forcing comparisons with my own somewhat more ordinary existence. Regardless of my growing anxiety, I continued to click on the YouTube icon on my phone whenever I had a spare five minutes. I compared my life constantly with the images onscreen. I started to hate the endless rules presented for good health, financial stability and mental contentment. In a moment of clarity (清晰), I realized that I had a full and happy life myself, which suited me perfectly although it wouldn’t win awards for perfection onscreen. I put my phone away and started paying attention to my own life, instead of watching other people live theirs. I still like checking in once in a while for some entertainment and inspiration, but I’ve limited my exposure. I am content in the knowledge that my addiction to life onscreen has been replaced by life itself. 1．What led the author to use YouTube for the first time? A．Her search for gardening tips. B．Her friend’s recommendation. C．Her curiosity about the platform. D．Her admiration for a famous singer. 2．What did the author think of YouTube videos at first? A．Informative and relaxing. B．Dull and discouraging. C．Creative and puzzling. D．Addictive and useless. 3．What happened after the author became addicted to YouTube? A．She gradually lost purpose in life. B．She tried to copy others’ lifestyle. C．She sought for the peace of country life. D．She kept making comparisons with others. 4．What kind of life does the author live now? A．Stop surfing online. B．Upload videos about her life. C．Appreciate real-life experiences more. D．Spend more time on her social life. （22-23高二上·江苏常州·期中）The most valuable thing I ever lost was a pair of diamond earrings I won many years ago at a charity auction (拍卖会). I wrote about the lost earrings in my new children’s book, The Christmas Pig. When they reach the Land of the Lost, where the hero must go to rescue his most beloved toy, my earrings are angry that they aren’t treated with the respect they think they deserve. They soon find out that being made of diamonds counts for(有用) very little in the strange world where human-made objects go when lost, because a thing’s importance there depends on how much it’s truly loved. The Christmas Pig explores a deep attachment to an old object. It’s about the journey of a boy, Jack, who is a little lost himself, but who discovers his bravery and ability to love in a strange new world. Of all the books I’ve written, this is the one that made me cry the most, because I was dealing with emotions that run deep in all of us. Loss and change are hard for children, but acceptance of these unavoidable parts of life isn’t much easier for adults. The Christmas Pig shows how human beings — even small, lost ones — are capable of wonderful, heroic acts. A very strange thing happened on the day I finished editing The Christmas Pig. After emailing the final version to my editor, I set about clearing out a cupboard. One of the last objects I picked up was a small box. I opened it. There were my long-lost diamond earrings. I’ve decided to sell them and give the money to a charity. I think it was a nice ending for my earrings’ story to have them do some good for children in the Land of the Living. How many times have I been asked whether I believe in magic? On the day I finished The Christmas Pig, for a few shining moments I really did. 1．What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage? A．To tell a story happening in a magical world. B．To advertise her first children’s book. C．To introduce her new book and stories behind it. D．To reveal our deep attachment to old objects. 2．What is The Christmas Pig mainly about? A．A boy saved his lost toy in the magical world. B．A boy helped earrings find their own value. C．A boy discovered bravery in the real world. D．A boy was looked down upon by some earrings. 3．Why did the book make the author cry most? A．She was unable to forgive herself. B．It was based on her own past experiences. C．The hero dealt successfully with loss and change. D．Many adults could hardly understand the main characters. 4．What does the author want to tell us through the story of her lost earrings? A．Lost things will turn up sooner or later. B．Sometimes warm magical things can happen in life. C．We should donate to help those in need. D．Sometimes magic in books can happen in real life. （22-23高二上·江苏淮安·期中）When I was a teen of 16 years old, I used to make more friends because of my outgoing nature. But unfortunately, I also had the most misunderstandings with them. However, I have not lost any of my friends over these disagreements. Once I bought a few books to read in my free time during the summer vacation at high school. One evening during the vacation, two of my friends visited my home. After having some small talk, one of them started looking at my library that I had built since my childhood. He picked up one of the books that I had just started reading in the morning. It was Thomas, one of my best friends in high school. I helped him a lot with his mathematics for the exam before the summer vacation. The disagreement with him began when he wanted to take the book home. The book named An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser was his first choice. I tried to make him realize that I had just started reading it before they arrived at my home and had just finished one-fourth of the book. But it seemed that he was also crazy about the book. He was determined to take it. Samuel, the other friend of mine sat quietly and saw us argue with each other. The argument continued for about 15 minutes, and I tried to ask him to take some other books. He looked sad, saying that after he started reading the story, he really didn’t want to miss the chance to complete the book. Finally, I gave up and let him take the book on one condition: he should return the book just after he finished reading it and also would not lend it to someone else (he had lost most of his books lending them to others) as he did earlier with my books. 1．What happened to Thomas soon after he arrived at the author’s home? A．He thought of a children’s book. B．He argued with Samuel over a book. C．He was attracted to one of the author’s books. D．He remembered leaving his book in the library. 2．Why did the author want to continue reading An American Tragedy? A．He enjoyed it very much. B．He was a fan of the writer. C．He read it for the final exam. D．He planned to research into it. 3．How did the author solve the disagreement with Thomas? A．He told him the story of the book. B．He decided to lend him the book. C．He gave him another book by the same writer. D．He let him look through the book before leaving. 4．What can we say about Thomas? A．He doesn’t have any friends. B．He is good at mathematics. C．He always keeps his word. D．He doesn’t give up easily. 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 阅读理解之记叙文12篇 (江苏期中真题) （23-24高二上·江苏苏州·期中）Working at an investment bank in New York City in the mid-2010s. Anna Sacks was living the life—just not the life she wanted. Sure, she was happy. But she wanted to do something that felt important and was fulfilling on a deeper level. Sacks packed up her life and moved to Connecticut for three months to participate in Adamah, a Jewish farming program that focuses on sustainable living and growing sustainable food. The Adamah program opened Sacks’s eyes to the damage consumer culture is doing on a local, national, and global level, and the need to find solutions. From then on, she began what she calls “trash (垃圾) walking.” While walking around her neighborhood, Sacks, 31, picked through rubbish to look for reusable items. Soon, her trash walks expanded to include company rubbish along with residential trash. Surprisingly, she discovered a wide range of really great stuff—like clothing, dinnerware, and food—all of which she documents on Instagram and TikTok. Under the name The Trash Walker, Sacks quickly gained popularity for her educational, funny, and surprising videos that highlight the problems with consumerism and share information about how to live a more sustainable life. “The root issue is overproduction, which leads to overconsumption, which leads to a large amount of waste,” she says. Sacks’s videos have gone viral many times, causing shockwaves through the industries she calls out. Trash walking has given Sacks a nearly endless supply and she shares much of her “treasure” with others. She tries giving them informally to family, friends, or individuals she knows may need a specific item. Then she takes the remaining items to free stores so other New Yorkers can benefit from her treasure-hunting. Sacks’s main focus is simply getting people to pay attention to how many unnecessary things they buy and then throw away. “Once you become aware of the way you consume, you can see ways you improve,” she says. 1．What inspired Sacks to begin her “trash walking”? A．Her desire to live a richer life. B．The great need for household stuff. C．Her involvement in a project. D．The wish to be an Internet star. 2．What do Sacks’ videos focus on? A．Funny stories. B．Views on consumption. C．Educational courses. D．Solutions to problems. 3．How does Sacks deal with her trash? A．She donates all to the charity. B．She keeps most for her family. C．She gives away much to others. D．She sells some to individuals. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Trash Walker: Find Treasure in Trash. B．Trash Walking: A Tough Journey. C．Trash Walker: Live in the Moment. D．Trash Walking: A New Career. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位名叫Anna Sacks的女性的生活经历和她对可持续生活方式的独特贡献，她通过“垃圾漫步”来减少浪费，提高人们对可持续生活方式的认识。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Sacks packed up her life and moved to Connecticut for three months to participate in Adamah, a Jewish farming program that focuses on sustainable living and growing sustainable food. The Adamah program opened Sacks’s eyes to the damage consumer culture is doing on a local, national, and global level, and the need to find solutions. From then on, she began what she calls “trash (垃圾) walking.”(Sacks结束了自己的生活，搬到了康涅狄格州，在那里住了三个月，参加了一个名为Adamah的犹太农业项目，该项目专注于可持续的生活和种植可持续的食物。Adamah项目让Sacks看到了消费文化在地方、国家和全球层面上造成的损害，以及找到解决方案的必要性。从那时起，她开始了她所谓的“垃圾漫步”)”可知，Sacks参加了一个项目后，看到了消费文化在地方、国家和全球层面上造成的损害，以及找到解决方案的必要性，于是她开始了“垃圾漫步”。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Under the name The Trash Walker, Sacks quickly gained popularity for her educational, funny, and surprising videos that highlight the problems with consumerism and share information about how to live a more sustainable life. “The root issue is overproduction, which leads to overconsumption, which leads to a large amount of waste,” she says. (Sacks以“垃圾漫步者”的名字迅速走红，因为她的有教育性的、有趣和令人惊讶的视频突出了消费主义的问题，并分享了如何过上更可持续的生活的信息。她说：“根本问题是生产过剩，生产过剩导致消费过剩，消费过剩导致大量浪费。”)”可知，Sacks的视频主要是和消费主义相关，包括她对消费的看法。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Trash walking has given Sacks a nearly endless supply and she shares much of her “treasure” with others. She tries giving them informally to family, friends, or individuals she knows may need a specific item. Then she takes the remaining items to free stores so other New Yorkers can benefit from her treasure-hunting.(“垃圾漫步”给Sacks了几乎无穷无尽的供应，她与他人分享了她的大部分“宝藏”。她试着把它们非正式地送给家人、朋友或她知道可能需要某件特定物品的个人。然后，她把剩下的东西送到免费商店，这样其他纽约人就可以从她的寻宝活动中受益)”可知，Sacks将大部分的垃圾送给了家人、朋友和免费商店。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要介绍了Anna Sacks通过“垃圾漫步”活动在垃圾中寻找可重复使用的物品，并将这些“宝藏”分享给他人的故事。因此，A选项“Trash Walker: Find Treasure in Trash (垃圾漫步者：在垃圾中寻找宝藏)”最符合文章的主题和主要内容，能够准确概括文章的核心思想。故选A。 （23-24高二上·江苏泰州·期中）Another person’s enthusiasm was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved. That person was my stepmother. I was nine years old when she entered our home in the countryside of Virginia. My father introduced me to her with these words, “I would like you to meet the fellow who is well known for being the worst boy in this town and will probably start throwing rocks at you no later than tomorrow morning.” My stepmother walked over to me, raised my head slightly upward, and looked at me right in the eye. Then she looked at my father and replied ,“You are wrong. This is not the worst boy at all, but the smartest one who hasn’t yet found a way to give out his enthusiasm.” That statement began a friendship between us. No one had ever called me smart. My family and neighbors had built me up in my mind as a bad boy. My stepmother changed all that. She changed many things. She persuaded my father to go to a dental school, from which he graduated with honors. She moved our family into the city, where my father’s care er could be more successful and my brother and I could be better educated. When I turned fourteen, she bought me a secondhand typewriter and told me that she believed that I could become a writer. I knew her enthusiasm, and I saw how it had already improved our lives. I accepted her belief and began to write for local newspapers and finally reached the goal she set for me. I wasn’t the only beneficiary (受益人) . My father became the wealthiest man in town. My brother and stepbrothers became a physician, a dentist, a lawyer, and a college president. 1．What can be learnt about the author from Paragraph 2? A．He was the worst boy in the town. B．He liked throwing rocks at people. C．He left a bad impression on his stepmother. D．He received a poor comment from his father. 2．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．The stepmother’s influence on the family. B．Friendship between mother and son. C．Changes in the family relationship. D．Reasons for receiving education. 3．Why did the stepmother buy the author a typewriter? A．To congratulate on his success. B．To encourage him to write. C．To help him find a good job. D．To teach him how to type. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Enthusiasm Changes Life B．Success Lies in Education C．A Stepmother’s Amazing Life D．The Secret of a Good Writer 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了继母对作者的肯定，从而激发了孩子心中对成功的渴望，继母心中的热情，终于促使作者成功了。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“My father introduced me to her with these words, “I would like you to meet the fellow who is well known for being the worst boy in this town and will probably start throwing rocks at you no later than tomorrow morning.””（父亲把我介绍给她说：“我想让你见见这个家伙，他是这个镇上出了名的坏男孩，他可能最迟明天早上就会向你扔石头。”）可推知，从第二段中我们可以了解到作者父亲对他的评价很差。故选D项。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段“That statement began a friendship between us. No one had ever called me smart. My family and neighbors had built me up in my mind as a bad boy. My stepmother changed all that. She changed many things. She persuaded my father to go to a dental school, from which he graduated with honors. She moved our family into the city, where my father’s career could be more successful and my brother and I could be better educated.”（那句话开始了我们之间的友谊。从来没有人说我聪明。我的家人和邻居在我心目中把我塑造成一个坏男孩。我的继母改变了这一切。她改变了很多事情。她说服我父亲去了一所牙科学校，他以优异的成绩毕业。她把我们全家搬到了城市，在那里父亲的护理工作可以更成功，我和哥哥可以接受更好的教育。）可知，第三段主要讲了继母对家庭的影响。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“When I turned fourteen, she bought me a secondhand typewriter and told me that she believed that I could become a writer.”（当我14岁时，她给我买了一台二手打字机，并告诉我她相信我能成为一名作家。）可知，继母给作者买了一台打字机是为了鼓励他写作。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“Another person’s enthusiasm was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved. That person was my stepmother.”（另一个人的热情是我走向成功的动力。那个人就是我的继母。）可知，文章讲的是继母对作者的肯定，从而激发了孩子心中对成功的渴望，继母心中的热情，终于促使作者成功了。故文章最好的标题是“热情改变生活”。故选A项。 （23-24高二上·江苏扬州·期中）I was born in 1990 — the year of the white horse. A girl born under this zodiac (生肖) is believed to have a wild steed-like (骏马般的) spirit that will block her fortunes, bringing her family trouble. As a girl growing up in South Korea, I was repeatedly told to fight against my steed-like spirit and instead try being still, gentle, and quiet. Actually, when I was young, I loved exploring the mountainous roads behind our house, checking the various soil layers (土层) in nearby fields and running wild outdoors. I often returned home with soiled clothes. Then I entered high school and settled on a quiet career choice: I would become a lawyer. My elders praised me for a decision they imagined would lead me to a respectable desk job. However, when I was accepted into a prelaw program, I found the courses boring. That’s when a teacher pushed me in a different direction. “You could always get a science degree, and go back into law,” she said. I took her advice and landed in the United States to study geology (地质学). Shortly thereafter, though, culture shock set in. I was not ready for the tough physical requirements of my field courses. One 6-week summer course required long-distance hikes, camping in extreme heat, and heavy lifting. My cultural upbringing had discouraged such “wild” activities and I had never gone on long hikes or camped before. But other women in my program were an inspiration. I saw beauty in their strength, and I wanted to be like them. By the end of my undergraduate degree, I had fully accepted my love of being a tough girl. And I’d given up on the idea of becoming a lawyer. My parents didn’t quite know what to make of my adventurous field life. But they were supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction. I’m now a professional with years of experience collecting samples (样本) in challenging field environments. My wild, steed-like spirit wasn’t something to control. Instead, it led me to a career that’s a perfect fit for me. 1．What can we learn about the author in her childhood? A．She was a quiet and shy girl. B．She was encouraged to study hard. C．She brought misfortune to her family. D．She had a passion for outdoor exploration. 2．What was the reason for the author’s studying geology in the US? A．The dream of studying abroad. B．The difficulty of getting a law degree. C．Her disappointment at the prelaw program courses. D．Her desire to act against her cultural expectations. 3．What happened to the author when she started to learn geology? A．She was not interested in the field courses. B．She was looked down upon by other women. C．She failed her courses because of culture shock. D．She was not used to doing hard outdoor activities. 4．Which of the following best describes the author’s parents? A．Careful. B．Open-minded. C．Far-sighted. D．Strict. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小喜欢户外探险，后来上了高中，选择了一个安静的职业：成为一名律师，结果发现法律预科的课程很无聊，于是去美国学习地质学，放弃了成为律师的想法，父母也支持作者的决定。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Actually, when I was young, I loved exploring the mountainous roads behind our house, checking the various soil layers (土层) in nearby fields and running wild outdoors.(事实上，当我还小的时候，我喜欢在我们家后面的山路上探险，检查附近田地里不同的土层，在户外奔跑)”可知，作者童年酷爱户外探险。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“However, when I was accepted into a prelaw program, I found the courses boring.(然而，当我被法律预科项目录取时，我发现课程很无聊)”可知，作者去美国学习地质学的原因是她对法律预科课程的失望。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“I was not ready for the tough physical requirements of my field courses. One 6-week summer course required long-distance hikes, camping in extreme heat, and heavy lifting. My cultural upbringing had discouraged such “wild” activities and I had never gone on long hikes or camped before.(我还没有准备好接受实地课程对身体的严苛要求。一个为期六周的暑期课程需要长途徒步旅行，在极端高温下露营，以及举重。我的文化背景不鼓励这种“狂野”的活动，我以前从未进行过长途徒步旅行或露营)”可知，作者开始学习地质学时，不习惯做艰苦的户外活动。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“My parents didn’t quite know what to make of my adventurous field life. But they were supportive when I told them about the change in my career direction.(我的父母不知道该如何看待我冒险的野外生活。但当我告诉他们我职业方向的改变时，他们很支持我)”可推知，作者的父母思想开放。故选B。 （23-24高二上·江苏无锡·期中）I remember the afternoon when I knew I would never swim again. I was 13 years old, sobbing in the car the whole way home as my school uniform stuck to my wet skin. The previous hour in the hydrotherapy (水疗) pool haunted me and I remembered how my weak neck gave way and my head slipped under the water, flooding my ears and nose. Physiotherapists circled around me, comforting me that I was OK. But my body didn’t feel like it was mine. I had lost control. My swimming days were over. I was born with spinal muscular atrophy (脊髓性肌萎缩症), a genetic disease. It causes severe weakness in my limbs and, since I was a toddler (学步的儿童), I’ve used an electric wheelchair. My disability means I’ve never been able to stand or walk, but in the water, I was weightless and could move more freely. Swimming had once meant a lot to me, but after spinal surgery to try to combat the illness, it became increasingly difficult. Visiting the hydrotherapy pool was a last-ditch attempt to return to the water.When the moment arrived, it was stressful. My tears weren’t just because of the loss – they were an acceptance, too. I made the decision: I was never going back in the water again. For the first time as a young adult, I had to advocate for myself. Like other people with disabilities, I often feel societal pressure to push myself. Recognizing that swimming was unsafe and uncomfortable was a tough lesson about accepting the limitations of my body. I had to find other ways to connect with the water and my loss. Swimming is now impossible, but I still take joy from seeing my family and friends in the water. Swimming was the first big physical loss in my life, and I know there will be others as I age. Everyday tasks I can complete now, such as cleaning my teeth or feeding myself, may become too difficult as the years pass. I’ve learned it’s OK to miss what my body could do before and find ways to adapt and enjoy what I can do. 1．How did the author feel on the way home from the hydrotherapy pool? A．Excited. B．Ashamed. C．Upset. D．Relieved. 2．What role did swimming serve for the author? A．A method to stay fit. B．A source of freedom. C．A proof of her ability. D．A way to connect with others. 3．What does the underlined phrase “advocate for myself” in paragraph5 imply? A．The author complained about his misfortune. B．The author forgave himself for his limitations. C．The author defended himself for his giving up. D．The author praised himself for his last attempt. 4．What did the author intend to do in the end? A．Accept support from others. B．Learn new skills to push her limits. C．Avoid staying near the water. D．Seek joy within her capabilities. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者出生时患有脊髓性肌萎缩症，游泳曾经让作者感到自由，但是在接受了脊柱手术后，游泳变得越来越困难。作者决定放弃游泳，从她能做的事情中寻找快乐。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“I was 1 years old, sobbing in the car the whole way home as my school uniform stuck to my wet skin. The previous hour in the hydrotherapy (水疗) pool haunted me and I remembered how my weak neck gave way and my head slipped under the water, flooding my ears and nose. (我1岁的时候，在回家的路上，我的校服粘在湿漉漉的皮肤上，我在车里一路啜泣。前一个小时在水疗池里的情景一直萦绕在我的脑海里，我记得我虚弱的脖子是如何僵硬的，我的头滑到水里，水淹了我的耳朵和鼻子)”可推知，作者从水疗池回家的路上感觉沮丧。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“My disability means I’ve never been able to stand or walk, but in the water, I was weightless and could move more freely. (我的残疾意味着我从来不能站立或行走，但在水里，我没有重量，可以更自由地移动)”可知，游泳是作者自由的来源。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“Like other people with disabilities, I often feel societal pressure to push myself. Recognizing that swimming was unsafe and uncomfortable was a tough lesson about accepting the limitations of my body. (像其他残疾人一样，我经常感到社会压力在逼迫我自己。认识到游泳既不安全又不舒服，这是一个艰难的教训，让我接受自己身体的局限性)”可知，后文中作者开始为自己是残疾人，所以放弃游泳而寻找借口，故划线词意思是“作者为自己的放弃辩护”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Everyday tasks I can complete now, such as cleaning my teeth or feeding myself, may become too difficult as the years pass. I’ve learned it’s OK to miss what my body could do before and find ways to adapt and enjoy what I can do. (我现在可以完成的日常任务，比如刷牙或喂饱自己，随着时间的流逝可能会变得太困难。我已经学会了想念我的身体以前可以做的事情，并找到适应和享受我能做的事情的方法)”可推知，作者最后打算从她的能力中寻找快乐。故选D。 （22-23高二上·江苏扬州·期中）“What would you do if you weren’t in science?” I was once asked during an interview many years ago. I hadn’t really thought about it before. A constructor? I was interested in construction and had spent some summer holidays in college as a frame carpenter. A musician? It was appealing. I’m not too bad on guitar but I thought that I might be bored with it one day. “A mailman”, I shouted out, “so I could walk around all day and think about things.” Little did I know then that, after a 30-year career in science, I would in fact end up as a letter carrier. I first became inspired by the idea that my work could make a practical impact on the world after I changed from academia (学术生涯) to biotech. I had initially been attracted to scientific research by the fun of solving problems and discovering something new. Before I started in biotech and my work became more practical, I had thought that my research could lead to potential treatments for some human diseases. However, none of my projects resulted in anything real to help people. My first biotech job ended when the company was restructured. I got a job at another biotech company, but it went bankrupt (破产) one year later. Eventually, after some part-time consulting work, I decided I needed something more permanent (永久的，固定的), but I failed to find another full-time position in a science-related field. I started to wonder how I could still make a meaningful contribution. I decided to get a job as a letter carrier in a post office. I have 30 years’ experience of conducting scientific research, yet here I am just delivering mail. But I try to keep an open mind. Although I miss research, I do enjoy getting to walk around and think about things. Lately I’ve been thinking about COVID-19 and my career. I certainly hope I’m making a difference to the society by delivering medicines and checks. Now, I think I’ll make a more positive impact on people’s lives than before. 1．What did the author consider when choosing his job? A．His eagerness to make a fortune. B．The balance between work and life. C．His hope of being respected by others. D．The practical significance of the work. 2．How did the author’s unpleasant working experiences influence him? A．They led to his suffering from a financial crisis. B．They made him reflect on the real meaning of life. C．They helped him clearly understand his drawbacks. D．They damaged his confidence in finding good jobs. 3．What does the author want to express in the text? A．Failure plays a major role in our daily life. B．A change in attitude leads to career success. C．Everyone can make contributions to science. D．A small job can make a difference to the world. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了由于作者从事了30年的科研工作仍没有对社会产生影响，所以作者转行成为了一名邮递员，在新冠疫情期间，这样一份小的工作却发挥了重要的作用的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“I first became inspired by the idea that my work could make a practical impact on the world after I changed from academia (学术生涯) to biotech. I had initially been attracted to scientific research by the fun of solving problems and discovering something new. Before I started in biotech and my work became more practical, I had thought that my research could lead to potential treatments for some human diseases. (在我从学术界转向生物技术之后，我第一次受到了我的工作可以对世界产生实际影响的鼓舞。最初，我是被解决问题和发现新事物的乐趣吸引到科学研究的。在我开始从事生物技术和我的工作变得更加实用之前，我曾认为我的研究可能会导致对一些人类疾病的潜在治疗方法。)”可知，作者从学术界转向生物技术领域，受到自己的工作可以对世界有实际意义想法的启发，而且作者也曾经认为自己的研究会导致人类疾病的治疗，由此可知，作者选择工作是考虑工作的实际意义。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Eventually, after some part-time consulting work, I decided I needed something more permanent, but I failed to find another full-time position in a science-related field. I started to wonder how I could still make a meaningful contribution.(最终，在做了一份兼职咨询工作后，我决定找一份更固定的工作，但我没能在科学相关领域找到另一份全职工作。我开始想知道我怎么还能做出有意义的贡献。)”可知，作者在经历不愉快的工作经历后，开始想知道自己该如何做出有意义的贡献，由此可知，作者在经历一系列不愉快的经历后，开始反思生活的真正意义所在。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。通读全文和尾段中的“Although I miss research, I do enjoy getting to walk around and think about things. Lately I’ve been thinking about COVID-3 and my career. I certainly hope I’m making a difference to the society by delivering medicines and checks. Now, I think I’ll make a more positive impact on people’s lives than before.(虽然我怀念研究，但我确实喜欢四处走走，思考问题。最近我一直在思考COVID-3和我的职业。我当然希望我通过提供药品和检查来改变社会。现在，我想我会对人们的生活产生比以前更积极的影响。)”可知，文章主要讲述了从事科研工作30年的作者因科研项目并没有为社会做出实际贡献而转行成为了一名邮递员，在新冠疫情期间，这样一份渺小的工作却发挥了重要作用，由此可推断，作者想要表达的是小工作也可以改变世界。故选D项。 （23-24高二上·江苏无锡·期中）I didn’t quite know what I was looking for when I flew to Mongolia for a term abroad. I just needed something different, far from the late-night libraries of my college town. Most different, I hoped, would be my rural homestay: two weeks in central Mongolia with a family of nomadic(游牧的) herders. I was studying Mongolian at the time, but still, there was so much I couldn’t say or understand. As we walked in the snow behind the goats, my host mom would ask me if I was cold, then giggle (咯咯地笑) and copy a big shiver to make sure I understood. In the evenings, she showed me how to make dumplings with her fingers. My host siblings would talk with me, speaking too fast for me to understand, as we explored the rocks around our tent; I’d listen and nod. This verbal(言语的) barrier was strangely freeing. In the crowded dining hall at home, meeting new people made me anxious. I’d stay quiet, measuring out my words, struggling for something to say that wouldn’t expose me as unfunny or boring. In Mongolia, I couldn’t perfect my words. I could only smile, and try out one of the phrases I’d mastered: “May I help?” “Where is the dog?” “Are you tired?” My host family laughed at my pronunciation, at the way I threw up my hands and eyebrows in a frequent gesture of confusion. But in their laughter, I felt safe, unembarrassed. With my Mongolian family on the grassland, I found a feeling of ease I’d never felt before. We were so different, they and I, and not just in language. Their skin was hardened and darkened by sun; I’d been hidden under hats and sunscreen since birth. My host siblings(兄弟姐妹) grew up drawing water from frozen streams and jogging behind herds of sheep; I spent summers at tennis camp. For me, these gaps made all the difference. Without shared social measures, I wasted no time wondering how I was measuring up. Only real things—kindness, helpfulness—mattered. 1．Why did the author go to Mongolia for a term abroad? A．She dreamed of living a nomadic life. B．She was tired of studying late at night. C．She had to study Mongolians’ normal life. D．She was collecting information for libraries. 2．What does the underlined word “shiver” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Hug. B．Smile. C．Attack. D．Shake. 3．How did the author behave at the dining hall in her home country? A．She felt at ease in the crowd. B．She usually weighed her words. C．She asked a lot of funny questions. D．She often made others laugh with jokes. 4．What did the author learn from her life in Mongolia? A．You are judged wherever you go. B．Nature makes humans feel insignificant. C．Appearance reflects one’s standard of life. D．Being kind is the common social standard. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在蒙古留学的经历，她发现与游牧家庭相处时，语言不再是障碍，善良和真诚才是重要的社会标准。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的“I didn’t quite know what I was looking for when I flew to Mongolia for a term abroad. I just needed something different, far from the late-night libraries of my college town.(当我飞往蒙古去国外学习的时候，我并不知道我在寻找什么。我只是需要一些不同的东西，远离我大学城的深夜图书馆)”可知，作者去蒙古留学一学期是因为她厌倦了深夜学习。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据第二段的“I was studying Mongolian at the time, but still, there was so much I couldn’t say or understand. As we walked in the snow behind the goats, my host mom would ask me if I was cold, then giggle and copy a big shiver to make sure I understood.(当时我正在学习蒙古语，但仍然有很多东西我说不出来或听不懂。当我们跟在山羊后面走在雪地里的时候，我的寄宿妈妈问我冷不冷，然后咯咯地笑，并模仿一个大大的……，以确保我明白)”可知，因为下雪了天冷而作者不能完全听懂蒙古语，因此寄宿妈妈会做一个发抖的动作问作者冷不冷，则划线词意为：颤抖。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段的“In the crowded dining hall at home, meeting new people made me anxious. I’d stay quiet, measuring out my words, struggling for something to say that wouldn’t expose me as unfunny or boring. (在国内拥挤的食堂里，结识新朋友让我感到焦虑。我会保持安静，掂量着自己的用词，挣扎着想说点什么，这样才不会让人觉得我无趣或无聊)”可知，作者在国内的食堂里经常斟酌用词以避免说话的无趣。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“For me, these gaps made all the difference. Without shared social measures, I wasted no time wondering how I was measuring up. Only real things—kindness, helpfulness—mattered.(对我来说，这些差距让一切变得不同。没有共同的社交衡量标准，我没有浪费时间去想我是如何衡量的。只有真正的东西——善良，乐于助人——才是重要的)”可知，作者从她在蒙古的生活中感悟到善良是共同的社会准则，不分国度。故选D。 （23-24高二上·江苏宿迁·期中）Graduating at 90, as I did this year with a Master of Arts (MA) from the University of Buckingham in inteligence history, might invoke (授用) the expression “late starter”. My higher education formally began when I was in my 60s. I’ve had no material gain as a result. Due to my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology, there followed a volunteer job as a drugs counsellor. There were significant disadvantages to acquiring my two undergraduate degrees — six years of constant hard work involving the addiction to the course for most of the year is to affect domestic relationships. It did, but we survived. However, I think the spiritual and intellectual benefits far outweighed the disadvantages. Indeed, I was not really looking forward to attending my first seminar (研讨班). I was worried about what to expect, but I needn’t have been — my fellow students immediately put me at ease. Two nice young ladies moved apart and offered me a chair between them. It was a relief. Friendship between students is well known, and it was very much in evidence here. I made many friends among them, and they seemed to treat me no differently from any other students, except for one big Kenyan boy who insisted on calling me “sir”. I am not aware of any deep reason for undertaking the MA．Probably a continuing wish to learn exists, and a chance to put at into practice presented itself when my wife showed me an invitation from the University of Buckingham to apply for a master’s course on the history of intelligence with Bletchley Park Studies. She said it seemed right up my street, and that as we had recently discussed the need for a new direction — why not take it? The related background was that my last job was at Hanslope Park (I am a qualified electronics engineer), an organization that took over from Bletchley Park. These circumstances arouse my curiosity again. I applied and was accepted. So, would I recommend a return to formal learning post retirement? Surely, yes. 1．What problem did the author have during his undergraduate study? A．He fell behind with his courses. B．He suffered from financial problems. C．He had no chance to be a volunteer. D．He had little time to take care of his family. 2．Which word can best describe the author’s fellow students in paragraph 3? A．Efficient. B．Humorous. C．Friendly. D．Competitive. 3．What did the author’s wife say about his opportunity of studying for the MA? A．It was rare to get. B．It was very suitable for him. C．It would help him go back to Hanslope Park. D．It made it possible for him to get promotion. 4．Which of the following is the best title for this text? A．Be friends with all age groups B．You are never too old to learn C．You should never take early retirement D．Keep a balance between study and family 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者90岁获得人文学科硕士学位的经历和感受，作者认为友谊和学习的机会是值得的，他鼓励退休后重返学校学习。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“There were significant disadvantages to acquiring my two undergraduate degrees — six years of constant hard work involving the addiction to the course for most of the year is to affect domestic relationships.(获得两个本科学位有一个明显的缺点——六年的持续努力，包括一年中大部分时间对课程的沉迷，影响了家庭关系)”可知，作者忙于学习，影响了家庭关系，也就是疏于照顾家人。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Friendship between students is well known, and it was very much in evidence here. I made many friends among them, and they seemed to treat me no differently from any other students, except for one big Kenyan boy who insisted on calling me “sir”.(学生之间的友谊是众所周知的，这在这里得到了很好的体现。我在他们中间交了很多朋友，他们对待我和对待其他学生似乎没有什么不同，除了一个肯尼亚的大个子男孩坚持叫我“先生”)”可知，作者的同学们非常的友好，作者结交了很多朋友。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“I am not aware of any deep reason for undertaking the MA. Probably a continuing wish to learn exists, and a chance to put it into practice presented itself when my wife showed me an invitation from the University of Buckingham to apply for a master’s course on the history of intelligence with Bletchley Park Studies. She said it seemed right up my street, and that as we had recently discussed the need for a new direction — why not take it?(我不知道有什么深刻的理由去做MA。也许我一直有学习的愿望，当我妻子给我看了白金汉大学的邀请函，让我申请布莱切利公园研究中心的文学硕士课程时，我有了一个将其付诸实践的机会。她说这似乎正合我的胃口，而且我们最近讨论过需要一个新的方向——为什么不接受它呢？)”可推知，作者的妻子认为攻读硕士学位非常适合作者。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“So, would I recommend a return to formal learning post retirement? Surely, yes.(那么，我是否建议退休后重返正规学习呢？当然，是的)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述的是作者在90岁高龄时获得人文学科硕士学位的经历和感受，表达了活到老学到老的观念。由此可知，You are never too old to learn(活到老，学到老)适合作本文最佳标题。故选B。 （23-24高二上·江苏镇江·期中）Cherry Hill East graduate Max McGee will start his first day as a sports anchor (主持人) on ESPN’s Sports Center on Jan.31. After three years of covering Baltimore and Maryland sports for WIZ-TV, McGee’s new position will involve carrying out live interviews with athletes, reviewing previous games and looking ahead to others. A graduate of Cherry Hill East, McGee got his first broadcast experience on a sports show. It was an idea encouraged by the late East softball coach Charlie Musumeci. “I remember him coming up to me after school,” McGee remembered. He said, “You’d probably be really good on camera. I know you talk about sports. Why don’t you give it a shot?” “He really started something,” McGee added, “He saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself.” In 2008, McGee had a hard time. He was recovering from a setback (挫折) he experienced when he attended Camden County College and played baseball. He dreamed of playing baseball as a career, but was cut by his team. “My dream wasn’t over,” McGee added. “It was just a different chapter because I realized I would be able to talk about sports for a living, instead of playing them. And that was great.” He graduated in 2012. Then he went on to study journalism at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he joined All Sports Update, a student-run program on Temple TV, and got broadcast experience through WHIP radio. After 14 months of searching for a reporter’s job, he landed a job in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as a news reporter and producer at KPLC-TV. “I didn’t intend to be a news reporter, but looking back on it, it was probably the best thing that ever happened in my career,” McGee noted. His advice for kids who might want to be sports anchors one day is to stop worrying about which school to attend or what subject to study, and get on camera as much as possible. 1．Jan. 31 is special for McGee because he will __________. A．prepare for the graduation party in Camden County College. B．interview Charlie Musumeci in Maryland. C．report sports news for WJZ-TV. D．begin his new career in ESPN. 2．What did McGee say about Charlie Musumeci? A．He was one of the most famous sports anchors in Cherry Hill. B．He inspired him to start a career as a sports anchor. C．He invited him to join East softball team. D．He dreamed of playing baseball. 3．Which of the following can best describe McGee as a sports anchor? A．Experienced. B．Thoughtful. C．Friendly. D．Creative. 4．What is McGee’s suggestion for kids wanting to be sports anchors? A．Getting their teachers’ opinions. B．Choosing their schools carefully. C．Getting enough chances to practice. D．Learning to work well with others. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Max McGee原本打算成为棒球运动员，已故东部垒球队教练Charlie Musumeci的鼓励下，他发现自己并不适合这项运动，而是可以靠谈论体育为生，最终他成为了一位新闻记者和制片人。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Cherry Hill East graduate Max McGee will start his first day as a sports anchor on ESPN’s Sports Center on Jan.31.(Cherry Hill East的毕业生Max McGee将于1月31日在ESPN体育中心开始他作为体育主播的第一天)”可知，1月31日对于Max McGee来说很特别，是因为这是他作为体育主播的第一天，他将在ESPN开始自己新的职业生涯。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“A graduate of Cherry Hill East, McGee got his first broadcast experience on a sports show. It was an idea encouraged by the late East softball coach Charlie Musumeci. “I remember him coming up to me after school,” McGee remembered. He said, “You’d probably be really good on camera. I know you talk about sports. Why don’t you give it a shot?”(McGee毕业于Cherry Hill East，第一次在体育节目中获得广播经验。这是一个由已故东部垒球队教练Charlie Musumeci鼓励的想法。“我记得他放学后来找我，”McGee回忆道。他说：“你可能在镜头前表现得很好。我知道你在谈论体育。你为什么不试一试呢？”)”可知，Charlie Musumeci鼓励McGee谈论体育，开始体育主播的职业生涯。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Then he went on to study journalism at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he joined All Sports Update, a student-run program on Temple TV, and got broadcast experience through WHIP radio. After 14 months of searching for a reporter’s job, he landed a job in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as a news reporter and producer at KPLC-TV.(然后，他在费城的坦普尔大学学习新闻学，在那里他加入了坦普尔电视台的学生节目《全体育更新》，并通过WHIP电台获得了广播经验。在寻找记者工作14个月后，他在路易斯安那州查尔斯湖找到了一份工作，在KPLC-TV担任新闻记者和制片人)”可知，McGee学习了新闻学，加入节目，获得广播经验，并担任新闻记者，可推知McGee是一名经验丰富的体育主播。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“His advice for kids who might want to be sports anchors one day is to stop worrying about which school to attend or what subject to study, and get on camera as much as possible.(他给那些有朝一日可能想成为体育主播的孩子们的建议是，不要再担心上哪所学校或学习哪门学科，尽可能多地出镜)”可知，McGee建议想成为体育主播的孩子尽可能多地出镜，即尽可能多地进行练习，获得足够的练习机会。故选C。 （23-24高二上·江苏南京·期中）When the fifth grade school year was almost over, all the girls made autograph (签名) books. As I signed my classmates’ books, I noticed their moms had written in them, too. “I couldn’t be prouder of you. Can’t wait to see how you like junior high!” “Congratulations! We love you and know you have a bright future!” I asked my mother to sign mine, too. When she handed it back to me, I was anxious to see what she had written. This is what I found on the page: When a thing is first begun, Never leave it till it’s done. Be the labor great or small. Do it well or not at all. That was it? I was frozen. It was an indication to me that, if I couldn’t be perfect, I wasn’t good enough. I held back my tears, left the page in but secretly hoped my classmates wouldn’t read it. Do it well or not at all. For years, I battled perfectionism and never felt good enough for most of my life. When my mother was in her eighties, I gave her a book to fill out so we could know more about her. It had questions at the top of each page and then blank space to respond. I secretly hoped she’d been working on it all along. Sadly, not long after, my mother passed away. When I sorted out her belongings, what I wanted more than anything was that book. What I found stopped me short. On page ten, the question was, “What’s the best advice you got from your parents?” Her response was what she had written in my autograph book. Even though I’d memorized it years ago, I read it at a slower pace now, seeing it in a new light. It was written to her by her mother, and she was passing it down to her daughter in the same way. A gift from her to me. She was giving me treasured, valuable advice when all I was thinking about were words of praise. I understand it now. 1．In paragraph 1, the author found that words from other classmates’ moms ________. A．contained reflection on life B．expressed their thankfulness C．showed pride in their children D．featured a formal writing style 2．Seeing her mom’s words on the autograph book, how did the author feel? A．Disappointed. B．Motivated. C．Hopeful. D．Anxious. 3．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 5 imply? A．The author memorized the words from her mom. B．The author was surprised to see the same words again. C．The author found it easy to see the words clearly under the light. D．The author began to have a new understanding of her mom’s words. 4．What gift did the author’s mom give her? A．A vision of a perfect world. B．Encouragement to do things well. C．Her mom’s wisdom of loving yourself. D．Her mom’s advice on living at a slow pace. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者起初对妈妈在签名簿上的写的内容不理解，在母亲去世后作者才理解了那些话的意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“ I noticed their moms had written in them, too. “I couldn’t be prouder of you. Can’t wait to see how you like junior high!” “Congratulations! We love you and know you have a bright future!”(我注意到他们的妈妈也在上面写了字。“我为你感到无比骄傲。等不及想看看你的初中生活了!”“恭喜你!我们爱你，知道你有一个光明的未来!”)”可知，在第一段中，作者发现其他同学妈妈的话是以他们的孩子为傲。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据正文第三段“That was it? I was frozen. It was an indication to me that, if I couldn’t be perfect, I wasn’t good enough. I held back my tears, left the page in but secretly hoped my classmates wouldn’t read it.(就这样？我僵住了。这对我来说是一种暗示，如果我不能做到完美，我就不够好。我强忍着眼泪，留下了那一页，但心里暗暗希望同学们不要看。)”可知，看到妈妈在签名簿上写的字，作者是失望的，故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Even though I’d memorized it years ago, I read it at a slower pace now, seeing it in a new light.(尽管我多年前就已经记住了，但我现在读它的速度变慢了，以一种新的眼光看待它。)”和最后一段“I understand it now.(我现在明白了。)”可知，第5段划线的句子表示作者开始对她妈妈的话有了新的理解。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据作者妈妈写的话“When a thing is first begun, Never leave it till it’s done. Be the labor great or small. Do it well or not at all.(当一件事刚开始时，不做完就不要离开。无论劳动是大是小。要么做好，要么不做。)”以及最后一段的“It was written to her by her mother, and she was passing it down to her daughter in the same way. A gift from her to me.(这封信是她母亲写给她的，她正以同样的方式传给女儿。是她送给我的礼物。)”可知，作者的妈妈写的这些话就是给作者的礼物，从这些话可知，作者的妈妈鼓励作者把事情做好，故选B。 （23-24高二上·江苏徐州·期中）I’m a recovering addict. I was addicted to YouTube. My addiction started several years ago. My first experience was on the recommendation of a friend to check out Susan Boyle’s amazing singing on Britain’s Got Talent. I didn’t think much about it and got on with my life. But soon I found myself spending a lot of time staring at the screen and discovered onscreen offerings were truly endless. From one YouTuber I learned how to plant my own vegetable garden. Someone else gave wise sayings from philosophers. Down the rabbit hole I went, for hours and hours, watching other people living their lives and giving me advice on how to live mine. As the months rolled by, checking in every day with people who were talking to me personally (or so it seemed) became an addiction. I subscribed to (订阅) many channels and waited anxiously for new weekly offerings. I found all this calming and therapeutic. At some point, though, I got annoyed by these artistic and seemingly perfect lives. Who are filming them? Do they happen to live in a meadow (草地)? The questions started to disturb me while forcing comparisons with my own somewhat more ordinary existence. Regardless of my growing anxiety, I continued to click on the YouTube icon on my phone whenever I had a spare five minutes. I compared my life constantly with the images onscreen. I started to hate the endless rules presented for good health, financial stability and mental contentment. In a moment of clarity (清晰), I realized that I had a full and happy life myself, which suited me perfectly although it wouldn’t win awards for perfection onscreen. I put my phone away and started paying attention to my own life, instead of watching other people live theirs. I still like checking in once in a while for some entertainment and inspiration, but I’ve limited my exposure. I am content in the knowledge that my addiction to life onscreen has been replaced by life itself. 1．What led the author to use YouTube for the first time? A．Her search for gardening tips. B．Her friend’s recommendation. C．Her curiosity about the platform. D．Her admiration for a famous singer. 2．What did the author think of YouTube videos at first? A．Informative and relaxing. B．Dull and discouraging. C．Creative and puzzling. D．Addictive and useless. 3．What happened after the author became addicted to YouTube? A．She gradually lost purpose in life. B．She tried to copy others’ lifestyle. C．She sought for the peace of country life. D．She kept making comparisons with others. 4．What kind of life does the author live now? A．Stop surfing online. B．Upload videos about her life. C．Appreciate real-life experiences more. D．Spend more time on her social life. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者使用YouTube的经历，一开始她觉得上面的视频信息丰富，让人放松，逐渐沉迷于其中，后来她逐渐变得焦虑，不断地和视频中的人作比较，现在她意识到自己也有充实而幸福的生活，转而更多专注自己的现实生活。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“My first experience was on the recommendation of a friend to check out Susan Boyle’s amazing singing on Britain’s Got Talent. (我的第一次经历是在一个朋友的推荐下，去看苏珊·波伊尔在《英国达人秀》上的精彩演唱)”可知，在朋友的推荐下，作者第一次使用了YouTube。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“From one YouTuber I learned how to plant my own vegetable garden. Someone else gave wise sayings from philosophers. Down the rabbit hole I went, for hours and hours, watching other people living their lives and giving me advice on how to live mine. (从一位YouTube用户那里，我学会了如何种植自己的菜园。还有人引用了哲学家的名言)”和第四段中“I subscribed to (订阅) many channels and waited anxiously for new weekly offerings. I found all this calming and therapeutic. (我订阅了很多频道，焦急地等待着每周的新推送。我发现这一切有镇静和治疗作用)”可知，在开始的时候，作者一方面跟着YouTube上的视频学习一些知识和技能，另一方面觉得这些视频可以起到镇静和治疗的作用。由此可知，作者当时认为这些视频信息丰富且可以让人放松。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“I compared my life constantly with the images onscreen. (我不断地将我的生活与屏幕上的形象进行比较)”可知，在作者迷上YouTube后，她总是和别人比较。故选D项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“I put my phone away and started paying attention to my own life, instead of watching other people live theirs. (我把手机收起来，开始关注自己的生活，而不是看着别人过他们的生活)”和“I am content in the knowledge that my addiction to life onscreen has been replaced by life itself. (我很满意，因为我对屏幕上生活的沉迷已经被生活本身所取代)”可知，现在作者关注的是自己的生活，更多地欣赏现实生活中的体验。故选C项。 （22-23高二上·江苏常州·期中）The most valuable thing I ever lost was a pair of diamond earrings I won many years ago at a charity auction (拍卖会). I wrote about the lost earrings in my new children’s book, The Christmas Pig. When they reach the Land of the Lost, where the hero must go to rescue his most beloved toy, my earrings are angry that they aren’t treated with the respect they think they deserve. They soon find out that being made of diamonds counts for(有用) very little in the strange world where human-made objects go when lost, because a thing’s importance there depends on how much it’s truly loved. The Christmas Pig explores a deep attachment to an old object. It’s about the journey of a boy, Jack, who is a little lost himself, but who discovers his bravery and ability to love in a strange new world. Of all the books I’ve written, this is the one that made me cry the most, because I was dealing with emotions that run deep in all of us. Loss and change are hard for children, but acceptance of these unavoidable parts of life isn’t much easier for adults. The Christmas Pig shows how human beings — even small, lost ones — are capable of wonderful, heroic acts. A very strange thing happened on the day I finished editing The Christmas Pig. After emailing the final version to my editor, I set about clearing out a cupboard. One of the last objects I picked up was a small box. I opened it. There were my long-lost diamond earrings. I’ve decided to sell them and give the money to a charity. I think it was a nice ending for my earrings’ story to have them do some good for children in the Land of the Living. How many times have I been asked whether I believe in magic? On the day I finished The Christmas Pig, for a few shining moments I really did. 1．What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage? A．To tell a story happening in a magical world. B．To advertise her first children’s book. C．To introduce her new book and stories behind it. D．To reveal our deep attachment to old objects. 2．What is The Christmas Pig mainly about? A．A boy saved his lost toy in the magical world. B．A boy helped earrings find their own value. C．A boy discovered bravery in the real world. D．A boy was looked down upon by some earrings. 3．Why did the book make the author cry most? A．She was unable to forgive herself. B．It was based on her own past experiences. C．The hero dealt successfully with loss and change. D．Many adults could hardly understand the main characters. 4．What does the author want to tell us through the story of her lost earrings? A．Lost things will turn up sooner or later. B．Sometimes warm magical things can happen in life. C．We should donate to help those in need. D．Sometimes magic in books can happen in real life. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在创作儿童书籍《圣诞猪》时，将自己失去的一对钻石耳环的故事融入其中。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“The most valuable thing I ever lost was a pair of diamond earrings I won many years ago at a charity auction (拍卖会). I wrote about the lost earrings in my new children’s book, The Christmas Pig.(我失去过的最有价值的东西是一对钻石耳环，这是我多年前在一次慈善拍卖会上赢得的。我在我的新儿童读物《圣诞猪》中写了关于丢失的耳环的故事)”可推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍她的新书和背后的故事。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“The Christmas Pig explores a deep attachment to an old object. It’s about the journey of a boy, Jack, who is a little lost himself, but who discovers his bravery and ability to love in a strange new world.(《圣诞猪》探索了对一件旧物品的深深依恋。它讲述了一个男孩杰克的旅程，他有点迷失了自己，但在一个陌生的新世界里发现了自己的勇气和爱的能力)”可知，《圣诞猪》主要讲述了一个男孩在现实世界中发现了勇气。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段“Of all the books I’ve written, this is the one that made me cry the most, because I was dealing with emotions that run deep in all of us. Loss and change are hard for children, but acceptance of these unavoidable parts of life isn’t much easier for adults. The Christmas Pig shows how human beings — even small, lost ones — are capable of wonderful, heroic acts.(在我写的所有书中，这本书是让我哭得最多的，因为我在处理我们所有人内心深处的情感。失去和改变对孩子来说很难，但对成年人来说，接受生活中这些不可避免的部分并不容易。圣诞猪展示了人类——即使是弱小的、迷失的人——是如何能够做出精彩的英雄行为的)”可知，这本书让作者哭得最厉害，因为主人公成功地处理了失去和改变。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“How many times have I been asked whether I believe in magic? On the day I finished The Christmas Pig, for a few shining moments I really did.(有多少次有人问我是否相信魔法？在我完成《圣诞猪》的那一天，有那么几个闪亮的瞬间，我真的做到了)”可推知，作者想通过她丢失耳环的故事告诉我们，有时书中的魔法也会发生在现实生活中。故选D。 （22-23高二上·江苏淮安·期中）When I was a teen of 16 years old, I used to make more friends because of my outgoing nature. But unfortunately, I also had the most misunderstandings with them. However, I have not lost any of my friends over these disagreements. Once I bought a few books to read in my free time during the summer vacation at high school. One evening during the vacation, two of my friends visited my home. After having some small talk, one of them started looking at my library that I had built since my childhood. He picked up one of the books that I had just started reading in the morning. It was Thomas, one of my best friends in high school. I helped him a lot with his mathematics for the exam before the summer vacation. The disagreement with him began when he wanted to take the book home. The book named An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser was his first choice. I tried to make him realize that I had just started reading it before they arrived at my home and had just finished one-fourth of the book. But it seemed that he was also crazy about the book. He was determined to take it. Samuel, the other friend of mine sat quietly and saw us argue with each other. The argument continued for about 15 minutes, and I tried to ask him to take some other books. He looked sad, saying that after he started reading the story, he really didn’t want to miss the chance to complete the book. Finally, I gave up and let him take the book on one condition: he should return the book just after he finished reading it and also would not lend it to someone else (he had lost most of his books lending them to others) as he did earlier with my books. 1．What happened to Thomas soon after he arrived at the author’s home? A．He thought of a children’s book. B．He argued with Samuel over a book. C．He was attracted to one of the author’s books. D．He remembered leaving his book in the library. 2．Why did the author want to continue reading An American Tragedy? A．He enjoyed it very much. B．He was a fan of the writer. C．He read it for the final exam. D．He planned to research into it. 3．How did the author solve the disagreement with Thomas? A．He told him the story of the book. B．He decided to lend him the book. C．He gave him another book by the same writer. D．He let him look through the book before leaving. 4．What can we say about Thomas? A．He doesn’t have any friends. B．He is good at mathematics. C．He always keeps his word. D．He doesn’t give up easily. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与朋友的一次争吵，尽管他们争吵，但他们从不会失去彼此之间的友谊。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“After having some small talk, one of them started looking at my library that I had built since my childhood. He picked up one of the books that I had just started reading in the morning. It was Thomas, one of my best friends in high school. (在聊了一会儿天后，他们其中的一个就开始看我从小建立的图书馆。他拿了其中一本，这本是我早上才开始读的。他就是Thomas，他是我高中最好的朋友之一。)”可知，到达作者的家后不久，Thomas就被作者的其中一本书所吸引，故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“But it seemed that he was also crazy about the book. He was determined to take it.(但是似乎他也喜欢这本书，他下定决心要拿走它。)”可知，Thomas也喜欢这本书，故可推知作者想要继续读这本书的原因是，作者喜欢这本书，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Finally, I gave up and let him take the book on one condition: he should return the book just after he finished reading it and also would not lend it to someone else (he had lost most of his books lending them to others) as he did earlier with my books.(最终，我放弃了，并让他把书带走，不过有一个条件：他一读完这本书就要把书还给我，并且不能像以前那样将书转借给别人。)”可知，作者最终让步了，通过将书借给Thomas，从而解决了两人之间的分歧，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The argument continued for about 15 minutes, and I tried to ask him to take some other books. He looked sad, saying that after he started reading the story, he really didn’t want to miss the chance to complete the book. Finally, I gave up and let him take the book on one condition(争吵持续了15分钟，我尽力劝说他拿其他的书。他看起来很伤心，说道，从他一开始读这本书，他就不想要错过读完整本的机会。最终，我放弃了，并让他把书带走，不过有一个条件)”可推知，Thomas想要借这本书，并与作者僵持了很久，最终得到了作者的同意，因此Thomas是一个不会轻易放弃的人，故选D。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$