专题05 阅读理解之记叙文15篇（名校期中真题）-2024-2025学年高一英语上学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（北师大版2019）

期中复习阅读理解之记叙文15篇 (名校期中真题) （23-24高一上·浙江·期中）In 1867, Caroline Shawk Brooks and her husband, Samuel, had a farm in Arkansas. Life on the farm was not easy. From sunrise to sunset, Caroline and Samuel milked cows, gardened, and picked cotton. This left Caroline no time for her dream of becoming an artist. Time was not the only problem. Money was a worry too. The cotton crops were failing. What could Caroline and Samuel do? Caroline decided to make butter (黄油) from their cows’milk and sell it at market. But other farms also made and sold butter. How would Caroline set her butter apart from the rest? This is where Caroline’s artistic talent came in. To draw attention to her butter, she began making small butter sculptures (雕塑). She used many different tools, such as butter paddles (搅拌器的浆叶), broom straws, and tree sticks. She also put the butter in a shallow tin pan, which sat in a larger tin pan filled with ice to stop the butter sculpture from melting. Caroline’s butter sculptures were a hit. Before long, she was displaying them at fairs and exhibitions. One of her largest butter sculptures was a life-size statue called A Study in Butter. It was transported all the way to Paris for the 1878 world’s fair. Caroline also made sculptures using marble (大理石). She eventually opened a studio in New York City where she created many marble sculptures, some of which were shown at the 1893 world’s fair in Chicago. But Caroline never stopped making butter art. She considered butter a superior material to work with. At the 1893 fair, she also displayed her butter techniques with a sculpture of Christopher Columbus. Caroline Shawk Brooks died in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1913. She is remembered as the first known American butter sculptor. 1．Why did Caroline make butter sculptures? A．To realize her dream. B．To make her butter stand out. C．To make her farm famous. D．To display her sculptures at the fair. 2．What do we know about Caroline and her sculptures? A．Caroline made her art works all by machine. B．The sculptures were all made from cow's milk. C．Ice was used to keep the butter sculptures in shape. D．Caroline stopped making sculptures after being world-famous. 3．Which words best describe Caroline? A．Talented and successful. B．Confident and caring. C．Creative and rich. D．Brave and famous. 4．What can be the best title for the text? A．A Farming Pioneer. B．A Great Sculptor. C．The Butter Sculptures. D．The Butter Artist. （23-24高一上·河北石家庄·期中）We were city people until about five years ago, when we found ourselves in the middle of three major medical issues My husband, Jack, our twelve year old son Holden, and I were all fighting different forms of cancer. We decided to move back to my hometown in Nebraska be close to my parents, who would help us with our treatments land the care of our other three children. Holden liked it immediately. He was drawn to the hard work of a farmer and jumped right in to help his grandpa. He learned all he could and now helps with all kinds of work. He has even opened his own sweet business and took third place in the state competition. He didn’t let his brain cancer slow him down. When Holden’s cancer returned for a third time. the doctor said it could not be treated. My husband refused to give up and found a doctor in Boston who said she was confident that she could remove the entire tumor (肿瘤). Unluckily, our insurance (保险) company wouldn’t pay for it. The hospital offered to charge less for the treatment, but we still needed $39,000. Years of cancer treatment for my husband and me had spent almost all our money. We had no way to find that $ 39,000. We decided to hold a fundraiser. The day of the event was cold icy and windy, and yet people poured into the school and bought things that covered all the cafeteria tables. Our country town of only 1,000 people raised more than $45,000! They sent the payment to the hospital and had enough left over to send my husband and me along for Holden’s treatment. It was an impossible task made possible by a small amount of people banding together in small-town Amra. Holden has been cancer-free for two years now. He works on the farm and plays football at his high school. He is very proud to be a blood donor (捐赠者) and carries his donor card everywhere. 1．Why did the author’s family move to her hometown? A．To get better environment. B．To save living costs. C．To receive better treatment. D．To get help from parents. 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．Jack didn’t pay enough money. B．Jack had to give up treatment. C．This family suffered much from cancer. D．The hospital treated Holden free of charge. 3．What does the underlined word “fundraiser” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Activity to raise money. B．Party to celebrate a holiday. C．Discussion to solve problems. D．Particular purpose to help others. 4．What words can be used to describe Holden? A．Friendly and active. B．Helpful and strong willed C．Patient and confident. D．Warm-hearted and outgoing （23-24高一上·广东惠州·期中）A young woman one day said something that hurt her best friend of many years. She regretted it immediately and would like to do anything to take the words back. what she had said hurt her friend so much that her woman herself also felt very painful. To make up what she had done, she went to an old wise man in the village and ask for advice. The old man understood the young woman’s suffering. He know he must help her. He knew he could never remove her pain, but he could teach. And he also knew the result would depend only on her character. “Tonight, take your best feather pillows and put single feather on the doorstep of each house in the village before the sun rises,” he said. The young woman hurried home to prepare for it, even though the feather pillows were very dear to her. All night long, she made her efforts alone in the cold. Finally it got light and she places the last feather on the step of the last house. Just as the sun rise, she returned to the old man. “Now,” said the man, “go back and refill your pillows with the feathers you have put on the steps. Then every thing will be as it was before.” “You know that’s impossible! The wind blew away each feather as fast as I placed them on the doorsteps!” The young woman was surprised. “That’s true,” said the old man. “Each of your words is like a feather in the wind. Once your words are spoken, no matter how much effort you make and how sincere you are, you can never return them to your mouth. Choose your words well and protect people you love from being hurt.” 1．According to Paragraph 2, the old man ______. A．could remove her pain B．knew a lot about her character C．refused to teach her D．decided to help her learn something 2．When did the woman come back to the old man? A．In the evening B．At midnight C．At sunrise D．In the afternoon 3．After the women came back to him, the old man advised her to ______. A．put the feathers back to the pillows B．make some now pillows C．take away the feathers D．Find more feathers 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Taking one’s advice before doing. B．Thinking carefully before speaking. C．Asking for advice when you have troubles. D．Talking to people when you have troubles. （23-24高一上·广东惠州·期中）In my town, people like to give smile cards to those who have received help. And the receivers continue to help others. With those cards, people enjoy helping and being helped. I got some smile cards and used three of them just yesterday! I used the first smile card when I was getting my dogs some food in a pet store. A man walked up to look at collars (项圈), looking puzzled. He asked me if I knew anything about dogs and collars, which actually I was quite familiar with. I helped him choose one. I hope it would work for his dog. When he said thanks, I handed him a smile card. He smiled and said he would help someone as soon as possible. That was amazing! Then in a supermarket, when I was paying the bill, a grandma was trying to get her granddaughter out of a basket. I offered to help her, and she said “Yes, please.” Later she told me that she had just had an operation (手术) and couldn’t lift things very well. After getting the baby girl out, I handed her my second smile card. Then I paid for someone’s food in a small restaurant and left behind the third smile card. I felt very happy yesterday. It was great to help others and leave behind smile cards. I believe that more and more people will get happiness from receiving and giving smile cards. 1．How can a person get smile cards? A．From stores B．By receiving help C．From friends D．By offering help 2．The author went to a pet store to ______. A．buy dog food B．buy a dog C．sell cards D．play cards. 3．Where did the author use the third smile card? A．In a pet store B．In a supermarket C．In a restaurant D．In a hospital （23-24高一上·河北唐山·期中）One evening in 2014, feeling bored, Paul O’Sullivan from Baltimore went to Face book to find out just how many others on the social network shared his name. Moments later, Paul O’Sullivan had many name twins from around the world filling his screen. He decided to send friend requests (请求) to them all. Many Paul O’Sullivans paid little attention to him, but a few took up his invitation. “My first thought was ‘Who is this guy and what does he want from me?’” says Paul O’Sullivan from Rotterdam, the Netherlands — now known as Rotterdam Paul. Baltimore Paul noticed something four of them had in common: They were all musicians. He had an idea. Wouldn’t it be funny if they formed a band (乐队) called The Paul O’Sullivans? They all agreed. Starting a band across several time zones means a lot of problems, like shaky Wi-Fi and other technical difficulties. To fix this, they came up with a special idea. Baltimore Paul and Rotterdam Paul record a basic track (音轨), then e-mail it to Manchester Paul. Once Manchester Paul records a bass track, he e-mails it buck to Baltimore Paul, who then builds it into the main song. Later, Pennsylvania Paul adds the drumbeat. Round and round the track goes until they achieve the sound they want. The Paul O’Sullivan Band released (发布) its first song, “Namesake,” in March 2016. It’s a cheerful song about long-distance friendships: But just months after the song’s release, Baltimore Paul began experiencing health problems that forced him to stop making music. The other Pauls decided to take a break too — from the band. But they didn’t stop their friendship. The other Pauls made sure Baltimore Paul never felt alone. They often shared family pictures and talked online. Four years later, Baltimore Paul was well enough to start making music again. But now their international connection took on new meaning. “Writing a song with someone across the world makes you feel less trapped (困住) and less unhappy because of COVID-19,” says Baltimore Paul. 1．How did Rotterdam Paul feel about Baltimore Paul’s request at first? A．Curious. B．Excited. C．Nervous. D．Annoyed. 2．How did the Pauls record their first song? A．By recording their song at the same time online. B．By getting together and recording a small part each time. C．By making a piece of music and adding their tracks separately. D．By inventing new technology allowing them to record together. 3．Why did the Pauls stop making music after their first song? A．One of them was ill. B．One of them was too busy. C．They wanted to change their style. D．They found it hard to work online. 4．What does the Pauls’ international connection bring to them now? A．Wealth. B．Comfort. C．Many concerts. D．More friendships. （23-24高一上·重庆·期中）One morning, my four-year-old daughter and I were getting ready to leave the house when she suddenly yelled “Idiot!” right at me. As I processed the word, I noticed she was upset. Tears streamed down her face as she half whispered and half yelled “you are an IDIOT Mama.” Total silence followed as we looked at each other. We were staring at each other for so long, and I nearly forgot to breathe out, and in again. Idiot. How could my daughter call me an idiot? There are many behaviors that really push parents’ buttons. Disrespectful, rude words tend to top the list. The wrong response to such rude remarks is often a serious warning. But I didn’t offer any serious remarks. I realized that my daughter’s intention wasn’t to disrespect me. She was expressing the disconnection. And punishment doesn’t solve disconnection. It creates more of it. Her choice of word said it all. She was annoyed. She sensed the stress. I needed to hear her. I was being careless. I was the one being rude to her. So, why punish our children when they need guidance? We must know the words we use matter, and become our children’s words too. The words include those we use to handle emotional overload. Idiot is a word I regretfully must admit to using when I’m extremely annoyed. Not at my children, but yes, they have heard me say it. So, instead of punishing my daughter for misbehavior, I chose to focus on her real message: Idiot means that “Mom, you are stressing me out!”. No blame. No punishment for honest feelings. No criticizing her choice of words. Just focus on our relationship. I admitted my ignoring her, and we hugged and kissed each other. I walked into her play school with interest and was ready to see all her current projects. Don’t be afraid to focus on your relationship, to show kindness, and to model forgiveness. Don’t be afraid to look beyond misbehavior, find the true message and trust the power of connection. 1．After hearing her daughter’s words, the author ________. A．lost her temper B．gave her a warning C．couldn’t believe it D．had a talk with her 2．What did the daughter really want to say to her mom? A．You are an idiot. B．You are ignoring me. C．You don’t deserve my respect. D．You teach me the rude words. 3．From the text we can conclude that the mother is ________. A．calm and considerate B．brave and tolerant C．sensitive but overprotective D．intelligent but bad-tempered 4．What’s the purpose of this text? A．To settle conflicts between parents and children. B．To explain why children disrespect their parents. C．To encourage readers to express their true feelings. D．To suggest a positive response to children’s misbehavior. （23-24高一上·河南·期中）On Sept. 2, 2012, the dog Hunter passed away over the Rainbow Bridge at about 15 years old. He was so sweet and gentle. I rescued him from HELP in 2001 when he was about three (after his second visit to HELP). I went to his foster (代养的) home in North Aurora. His foster mom said she just gave him a shower, so he would be presentable. I walked through the door and there were many dogs and toys. I never understood why he came to the shelter twice. He did get two pieces of bread from the table and put them on the floor, but that was my carelessness and I quickly learned that. No more problems. On the way home that day, I promised him he was home for good and he would never have to worry again—I would love him till the end. That was the best move I had ever made. I just lost my dog Bo two months ago. Now Hunter brought sunshine into my life and saved me. Near the end of his life, I was able to repay him for all he had done for me. I do not remember his foster mom’s name. I promised to send the latest information to her, but lost her email address. I wish I could tell her what a good dog Hunter turned out to be, but I’m sure she already knew that. If she is still a foster mom, perhaps she will read this. I should have written this long ago. How time flies! Hunter was the finest dog I had ever raised. We shared thousands of miles on the trail (小径). Everyone who ever met him fell in love with him. 1．Why did the author get to the foster home? A．To save a poor dog. B．To buy some bread. C．To meet his friend. D．To treat a sick pet. 2．How did the author probably feel about Hunter? A．Carefree. B．Regretful. C．Thankful. D．Nervous. 3．What can we learn about Hunter after he lived with the author? A．He missed his home. B．He was well-loved. C．He often acted badly. D．He was lost on the road. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To present a hotline. B．To share his social skills. C．To remember a dog. D．To show his love of wildlife. （23-24高一上·江西·期中）After decades of married life, I realized that my life was limited, and even having friends frightened me. To ease my anxiety, my husband and I explored the Blue Ridge Mountains about an hour’s ride from home. We chose a path only a couple of miles long. The process of putting one foot in front of the other started to ease my worried soul. Being with nature slowed down my racing mind. Up and down the path we went. The trees gently swayed in the wind as we enjoyed views of valleys below us. I knew this was my way to heal. I found the Internet site Meetup, picked a group and signed up for a five-mile hike in Shenandoah National Park. All my worries came into play when meeting the hiking group. The fifteen hikers, at least ten years younger than me, started slowly, crossing many little streams on rocks. I enjoyed the tour but struggled to keep up. After a half-mile, my steps got into the rhythm. I felt a part of all that surrounded me. I have been actively hiking since that day, walking thousands of miles, with several worn pairs of hiking boots to prove it. With my fellow hikers, I climbed Mount Le Conte at 6,593 feet. It was a challenging hike, but I made it. I have hiked the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland with five other women, through more than a hundred miles of green hills and valleys filled with baby sheep and their mothers. I’m fortunate to have the Blue Ridge Mountains nearby. Before the pandemic, I backpacked on the AppalachianTrail, falling short of my 100-mile goal but enjoying it. I met hikers along the way, camping next to them and listening to their determination to hike the entire 2,200 miles. I don’t intend to give up being one with nature outdoors anytime soon. We all are responsible for our peace and happiness. 1．What made the author less worried at the mountain path? A．Closely following her husband. B．Choosing a path near her home. C．Taking a walk outdoors in nature. D．Racing with the wind in the trees. 2．How did the author feel upon meeting the hiking group? A．Worried. B．Energetic. C．Confident. D．Excited. 3．What did the author fail to do on the Appalachian Trail? A．Travel with backpack before the pandemic. B．Keep her boots to prove her ability. C．Plan the hiking route of 2 ,200 miles. D．Finish the 100-mile goal along the trail. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Outdoor Life Is Beneficial B．The Mountains Are Calling C．I Learned to Face My Worries D．Nature Is Our Best Friend （23-24高一上·新疆伊犁·期中）As 35-ycar-old Rajesh walked out of the HR head’s office, he couldn’t help crying and his mind went empty. Suddenly, a regular day at work had turned into his last day in the office. Having cleared his desk of his things and small objects he had used to beautify his workspace. he pulled himself with difficulty to the nearby café and called his wife. Nina. People like Rajesh are being “let go” for a variety of reasons: poor performance, personal issues and so on. Most people. even though they are aware of the realities, go through a mix of emotions: shock. refusal. self-blame (自资), anger, often leading to unhappiness. The most important thing is not to think of yourself as a victim (受害者). First, consider self-care. Then, develop a plan to keep yourself busy. Meanwhile, you can update your resume (简历) on the website and make a list of friends and relatives who could help you find a new job. At first. Rajesh was obviously very upset and spent a number of days staying in bed. Seeing this, Nina took time off from work and even took him to the adviser, from whom he learn-ed that he had become too satisfied with his job and was refusing the reality around him. He had never thought of considering his own professional development. This insight helped him refocus his energy: from playing the blame game to getting new skills and being ready for a better job. Rajesh and Nina then decided to move from Mumbai to Bengaluru, where his IT skills were more popular. So a newly focused Rajesh first got himself a job. The silver lining was that the cost of living in Bengaluru was lower and they could even achieve their dream of having an apartment. 1．How did Rajesh feel when leaving the HR head’s office? A．Excited. B．Satisfied. C．Sad. D．Lonely. 2．What should people do after being fired according to the text? A．Make a complaint to the boss. B．Drown their sadness in a cup of coffee. C．Spend some time punishing themselves. D．Prepare for future job opportunities. 3．What did Rajesh do after seeing the adviser? A．He refused to accept the reality around him. B．He focused on improving himself for a job. C．He felt satisfied with the present situation. D．He improved his relationship with Nina. 4．What do the underlined words “The silver lining” in paragraph 5 mean? A．The unpleasant situation. B．The bad decision. C．The only disadvantage. D．The positive side. （23-24高一上·云南保山·期中）As an engineer, building things was Liang Kaiyu’s hobby in his spare time. When he saw that a foreign engineer had developed an autonomous e-bike, he decided to build one himself. But when testing his self-built automatic electric motor in January 2020, an explosion occurred, and he lost his left leg below the knee. About two months after the accident, he got his prosthetic limb (假肢). On short-video platforms, Liang saw many people with physical challenges who live no differently from other people. They ride bicycles, dance and even ski, using their prosthetic limbs. Inspired by them, Liang started to post videos about his daily life to inspire more people. Since then, he has used his engineering skills to make his prosthetic limb more comfortable and powerful than a real leg. He tried to upgrade his high-tech prosthesis, including fitting a shock absorber and putting in a charger port. One of the latest upgrades is the addition of colored LED lights to his running blade. The LED lights can be connected via Bluetooth to a smartphone and change color as they react to music. Through design, modeling and manufacturing, he made a device that can connect the socket (承窝) of the leg with the prosthetic knee. With the small device, he can take the leg off in one second. Moreover, to better learn about the structure and system of the prosthetics, he took apart some secondhand prosthetic limbs that were made in China and abroad, which cost him a lot of money. “These high-tech prosthetics are comfortable and safer to wear. They can boost confidence with every step. But the only thing is that the cost is unaffordable for most families,” Liang says. He adds that due to the small group of consumers, there are few companies in China investing in the research and development of such prosthetics. To advance functional performance and help amputees (截肢人士) maintain or regain their freedom of movement, Liang has provided his experience and suggestions for several prosthetics companies. “If there is a good opportunity, I want to make high-tech prosthetics accessible and affordable to more amputees in China,” Liang says. 1．What happened to Liang in January 2020? A．He fell off an autonomous e-bike. B．He got injured in an accidental explosion. C．He suffered from serious knee pain. D．He lost his left leg in a motor race. 2．What does the underlined word“device”in Paragraph 3 mean? A．A kind of LED light that has been designed to do a particular job. B．A Bluetooth that has been designed to do a particular job. C．A piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job D．A smartphone that has been designed to do a particular job. 3．What is a problem with the high-tech prosthetics according to Liang? A．They give users limited freedom of movement. B．They take much time to produce. C．They are quite heavy for amputees to wear. D．They are too expensive. 4．What words best describe Liang? A．Creative and helpful. B．Humorous and patient. C．Generous and cautious. D．Honest and courageous. （23-24高一上·山东聊城·期中）There was once a boy called Mario who loved to have lots of friends at school. However, he wasn’t sure whether or not his schoolmates were his real friends, so he asked his grandpa for help. The old man told him, “I just have what you exactly need, and it’s in the attic (阁楼). Wait here a minute.” Grandpa left, soon returning as though carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there. “Take it. It’s a very special chair. It’s rather tricky to sit on because it’s invisible (无形的), but if you take it to school and you try to sit on it. you’ll be able to tell who your real friends are.” Grandpa said. Mario was curious to know whether it was true or not, so he took the strange invisible chair and set off for school. At break time he asked everyone to form a circle, and he put himself in the middle, with his chair. “Nobody move! You’re about to see something amazing.” Then Mario tried to sit on the chair. But he missed and fell down onto his back. Everyone had a pretty good laugh. Mario wouldn’t be beaten. He kept trying to sit on the magic chair, and kept falling to the ground…until, suddenly, he tried again and didn’t fall. This time he sat, hovering (悬浮) in mid-air… Looking around, Mario saw George, Lucas and Diana—three of his best friends, holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall down. Meanwhile, many others he had thought of as friends had done nothing but make fun of him, enjoying his every fall. Leaving with his three friends, he explained to them how his grandfather had so cleverly thought of a way to show him that true friends are those who care for us, and not just any acquaintance (熟人) who happens to be passing by. Even less would a friend be someone who takes joy in our misfortunes. 1．Why did Mario turn to his grandpa for help? A．He couldn’t make any friends. B．He didn’t get along with his schoolmates. C．He didn’t like his school. D．He couldn’t find out who his true friends were. 2．What did Mario’s grandpa take from the attic? A．An invisible chair. B．An old chair. C．A real chair. D．Nothing. 3．Why was Mario able to hover in the mid-air? A．Because he managed to sit on the invisible chair finally. B．Because his three friends held him up with their hands. C．Because his classmates gave him a chair to sit on. D．Because he could see the magic chair clearly. 4．Who are real friends according to the text? A．Those who laugh with us. B．Those who take joy in our misfortunes. C．Those who care about us when we are in trouble. D．Those who care for us when we are popular at school. （23-24高一上·重庆·期中）We’ve seen them onstage and on screen. We have enjoyed their comedy, drama and documentaries. The books they write or illustrate have given many a pleasurable hour. However, Britain’s best-known actors, authors and other public figures are now being seen in a very different light. In fact, a project has turned them into doodlers. Sharon saw a report about a charity that were getting celebrities to do doodles and then sell off their artistic creations. She had the idea of adapting that to bookmarks in 2017. Sharon reveals. “We were sitting around a table deciding which authors we might write to. “We enclosed a piece of card, a stamped addressed envelope and a polite request for them to do a doodle on it and send it back.” “In that first year we got about sixty from authors, illustrators, theatre performers and other celebrities,” she adds. “We auctioned (拍卖) those for £960. Along with other funds, we were able to buy a reading scheme (计划) to help the children learn English.” Fired up by their success, Sharon and her colleagues threw themselves into it in following years. The project has grown greatly and is now an annual exercise. As well as the letterwriting, Sharon increasingly makes approaches via Twitter, Instagram and agents. The bookmarks have grown to over 500. One illustrator sent back 13 this year. All are auctioned online, and Sharon and the girls have managed to appeal to some major names. Jo Brand has become a huge supporter, drawing bookmarks for the project every year and sending a lovely note, too. Others who have doubted their artistic talents have sent signed books and other items. The amounts raised each year have rocketed from just under £1,000 at the beginning, to £54,000 at present. Sharon loves getting involved with the letterwriting, as well as hearing of the difference they are making in Zimbabwe. “The response we’ve had from everyone out there is amazing. “You can see the difference the money makes. “The kids are sitting at proper desks that didn’t have holes in them. “The lives of the kids and the teachers have been improved so much. “It’s just lovely that we can see what our efforts are doing,” she finishes. 1．What does the underlined words refer to? A．Write letters. B．Sign names. C．Donate money. D．Draw casually. 2．What probably does Jo Brand do for a living? A．An illustrator. B．A teacher in Zimbabwe. C．An agent of a writer. D．A colleague of Sharon. 3．What might be done by the project in Zimbabwe? A．Provide books and teach the children English. B．Design the bookmarks and sell them to celebrities. C．Support the construction of two nursery classrooms. D．Write to actors when they are performing in theatre. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Charity auction. B．Changes in Zimbabwe. C．Sharon and her doodles. D．Celebrity bookmarks. （23-24高一上·内蒙古赤峰·期中）My favorite activity is playing, watching, reading, and really anything to do with basketball. A basketball court (球场) is where I feel most at home. As I see it, it’s wildly popular in the US and its athletes are extremely recognizable, because it’s the one sport where an athlete’s face is not covered up by a football helmet (头盔) or baseball hat. My favorite time and place is anywhere and anytime. I prefer indoors, although it can be played outdoors. Many people often play in a driveway at home, but the best is always against someone on a court. I started playing basketball because of my favorite player, Shaquille O’Neal. He was a huge, unstoppable player. When I was 11 years old, I decided to go outside to the family basketball hoop (球框) and take a shot (投球). This was my first time ever shooting a basketball. I will never forget the first shot I ever took. It was perfect. It felt amazing! And I’ve been in love with this sport ever since! I learned a long time ago that very few people are going to have the love of this game that I do. I’ve always understood that in this area, for the most part, I am alone. Especially coming from the state of Texas, where football is king. I’m not the best of players. When I do good things on court, I know it’s because I can make up for my lack (缺乏) of athleticism by being a student of the game. I’ve never missed a training day. I don’t worry about school, family, or problems. I think about what’s in front of me, and how I can get the basketball in the hoop. Playing, watching, and reading about basketball fills me with a sense of enjoyment that I truly do feel that very few people can match. 1．What does the author think of basketball? A．It should be played indoors. B．It has won popularity in the US. C．It is more dangerous than other sports. D．It has become a game for huge people. 2．How did the author feel after his first shot? A．Very nervous. B．Truly tired. C．Really excited. D．Quite free. 3．What do we know about the author as a basketball player? A．He is happy to improve himself through hard work. B．He really enjoys playing basketball alone. C．He would rather be a football player. D．He is on Shaquille O’Neal’s team. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．Life lessons from playing basketball B．My road to being a basketball player C．Changes in my basketball dream D．My great love of basketball （23-24高一上·浙江·期中）Math had never been something I was good at since middle school. Classes became harder in high school, and I was even further from a math teacher’s dream student. So at the start of my freshman year, I had an aversion to math. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to do well, but simply that I didn’t think I was able to do well. “I can’t” became my state of mind in all things related to math. However, I was soon to learn that “I can’t” was not a choice in Mr. A’s class. Mr. A always greeted us with open arms as he said, “Welcome! Smile! It’s a great day to be alive!” It was clear that Mr. A had a true passion (热情) not only for math but for teaching. If Mr. A ever experienced bad days in life, he never showed it. Mr. A greeted us with that same smile every day. He encouraged each student, from the top achiever to the “I can’t” student. I found myself looking forward to math class, although I still hated the subject itself. Being in Mr. A’s presence made  me feel good, as if I had the chance to succeed. As the year progressed, I spent increasingly more time on my homework, and I met with Mr. A weekly. My classmates began to do the same, and it became “cool” to have lunch and talk with Mr. A．We didn’t know it at the time, but he was changing our attitudes . Though my story is not one of overnight success and I didn’t become a straight-A math student, my hard work did begin to pay off and my grades slowly began to climb. There were hard times, of course. Difficult math questions sometimes succeeded in bringing me down, but Mr. A kept reminding (提醒) me, “Kate, smile! It’s a great day to be alive!” 1．What does the underlined word “aversion” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Interest. B．Hate. C．Duty. D．Passion. 2．What happened after the change of the author’s attitude to math? A．She made rapid progress. B．She fell in love with math. C．She became a straight-A math student. D．She still felt upset at difficult math questions sometimes. 3．What’s the main purpose of writing the passage? A．To remind us that math is difficult . B．To share her method of learning math. C．To honor a good teacher who changed her. D．To show how she got through a hard time about math. （23-24高一上·海南省直辖县级单位·期中）Cassis Marcellus Clay, also known as Muhammad Ali (拳王阿里), was born on January 17th, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. In his younger years he had no interest in sports until an accident (事故) happened. When Cassius was 12, his new bike was missing. Reporting the theft (盗窃) to Policeman Joe Martin, he said that he was going to beat whoever had taken his bike. Martin, who had been coaching youth boxing for decades, asked the boy, “Do you know how to fight?” When Cassius said that he didn’t, the officer suggested, “You’d better learn! ” It was the beginning of his boxing career (事业). Cassius devoted (致力于) himself to boxing training. Although he wasn’t very talented (有天资的) in boxing, he worked harder than anyone else in the gym. He’d rush to the gym every day as soon as school was over and would even train on Saturdays. Outside of the gym, Cassius stayed away from anything that would influence his training. He was showing the kind of determination and discipline (自律) that other boxers didn’t have. Under the guidance of Martin and his friend, young Clay began winning games one after another. By the age of 18 he had won 108 games, 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships and 2 national AAU titles. Today he is recognized as one of the greatest athletes of modern times. He always had self-confidence and believed in his ability that he could put his competitors off guard before the first round bell had even sounded. 1．How did Cassius feel when he told the policeman bis bike was stolen? A．Positive. B．Confused. C．Amazed. D．Angry. 2．What did Martin do with young Cassius? A．He asked Cassius to train hard. B．He helped Cassius to find his bike. C．He advised Cassius to learn boxing. D．He introduced Cassius to a boxing coach. 3．Which can be used to describe Cassius? A．Talented. B．Easy-going. C．Cold-hearted. D．Hard-working. 4．Why did the author mention some figures (数据) in Paragraph 4? A．To show Cassius’ achievements. B．To express Cassius’ determination. C．To express his admiration for Cassius. D．To show the importance of hard work. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 期中复习阅读理解之记叙文15篇 (名校期中真题) （23-24高一上·浙江·期中）In 1867, Caroline Shawk Brooks and her husband, Samuel, had a farm in Arkansas. Life on the farm was not easy. From sunrise to sunset, Caroline and Samuel milked cows, gardened, and picked cotton. This left Caroline no time for her dream of becoming an artist. Time was not the only problem. Money was a worry too. The cotton crops were failing. What could Caroline and Samuel do? Caroline decided to make butter (黄油) from their cows’milk and sell it at market. But other farms also made and sold butter. How would Caroline set her butter apart from the rest? This is where Caroline’s artistic talent came in. To draw attention to her butter, she began making small butter sculptures (雕塑). She used many different tools, such as butter paddles (搅拌器的浆叶), broom straws, and tree sticks. She also put the butter in a shallow tin pan, which sat in a larger tin pan filled with ice to stop the butter sculpture from melting. Caroline’s butter sculptures were a hit. Before long, she was displaying them at fairs and exhibitions. One of her largest butter sculptures was a life-size statue called A Study in Butter. It was transported all the way to Paris for the 1878 world’s fair. Caroline also made sculptures using marble (大理石). She eventually opened a studio in New York City where she created many marble sculptures, some of which were shown at the 1893 world’s fair in Chicago. But Caroline never stopped making butter art. She considered butter a superior material to work with. At the 1893 fair, she also displayed her butter techniques with a sculpture of Christopher Columbus. Caroline Shawk Brooks died in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1913. She is remembered as the first known American butter sculptor. 1．Why did Caroline make butter sculptures? A．To realize her dream. B．To make her butter stand out. C．To make her farm famous. D．To display her sculptures at the fair. 2．What do we know about Caroline and her sculptures? A．Caroline made her art works all by machine. B．The sculptures were all made from cow's milk. C．Ice was used to keep the butter sculptures in shape. D．Caroline stopped making sculptures after being world-famous. 3．Which words best describe Caroline? A．Talented and successful. B．Confident and caring. C．Creative and rich. D．Brave and famous. 4．What can be the best title for the text? A．A Farming Pioneer. B．A Great Sculptor. C．The Butter Sculptures. D．The Butter Artist. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是记叙文。本文讲述了Caroline Shawk Brooks 是美国第一位黄油雕塑家，她在农场生活中发展了她的艺术才能，并在展览会和世界博览会上展示了她的作品。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“Caroline decided to make butter (黄油) from their cows’milk and sell it at market. But other farms also made and sold butter. How would Caroline set her butter apart from the rest? This is where Caroline’s artistic talent came in. To draw attention to her butter, she began making small butter sculptures (雕塑).(卡洛琳决定用他们家的牛奶制作黄油，并在市场上出售。但其他农场也生产和销售黄油。卡洛琳是怎么把她的黄油和其他的区别开来的?卡洛琳的艺术天赋就在这里发挥了。为了吸引人们对她的黄油的关注，她开始制作小型黄油雕塑)”可知，卡洛琳做黄油雕塑是为了让她的黄油在市场上脱颖而出。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“She used many different tools, such as butter paddles (搅拌器的浆叶), broom straws, and tree sticks. She also put the butter in a shallow tin pan, which sat in a larger tin pan filled with ice to stop the butter sculpture from melting.(她使用了许多不同的工具，比如黄油桨、扫帚秆和树枝。她还把黄油放在一个浅锡锅里，浅锡锅放在一个更大的装满冰的锡锅里，以防止黄油雕塑融化)”可知，冰被用来保持黄油雕塑的形状。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Caroline’s butter sculptures were a hit. Before long, she was displaying them at fairs and exhibitions. One of her largest butter sculptures was a life-size statue called A Study in Butter. It was transported all the way to Paris for the 1878 world’s fair.(卡洛琳的黄油雕塑很受欢迎。没过多久，她就在集市和展览会上展出了。她最大的黄油雕塑之一是真人大小的雕像，名为《黄油的研究》。它被一路运到巴黎参加1878年的世界博览会)”以及第五段“Caroline also made sculptures using marble (大理石). She eventually opened a studio in New York City where she created many marble sculptures, some of which were shown at the 1893 world’s fair in Chicago.(卡洛琳还用大理石做雕塑。她最终在纽约开了一家工作室，在那里她创作了许多大理石雕塑，其中一些在1893年芝加哥世界博览会上展出)”以及最后一段“She is remembered as the first known American butter sculptor.(她被认为是美国第一个著名的黄油雕刻家)”可知，卡罗琳能用黄油和大理石进行雕刻，且被广泛认可，所以是有才华的且成功的。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“But Caroline never stopped making butter art. She considered butter a superior material to work with. At the 1893 fair, she also displayed her butter techniques with a sculpture of Christopher Columbus.(但卡洛琳从未停止制作黄油艺术品。她认为黄油是一种绝好的材料。在1893年的博览会上，她还用克里斯托弗·哥伦布的雕塑展示了她的黄油技术)”以及最后一段“Caroline Shawk Brooks died in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1913. She is remembered as the first known American butter sculptor.(卡洛琳·肖克·布鲁克斯于1913年在密苏里州的圣路易斯去世。她被认为是美国第一个著名的黄油雕刻家)”纵观全文可知，本文主要讲述了Caroline Shawk Brooks 是美国第一位黄油雕塑家，她在农场生活中发展了她的艺术才能，并在展览会和世界博览会上展示了她的作品，所以D项“The Butter Artist.(黄油艺术家)”是本文最好的标题。故选D项。 （23-24高一上·河北石家庄·期中）We were city people until about five years ago, when we found ourselves in the middle of three major medical issues My husband, Jack, our twelve year old son Holden, and I were all fighting different forms of cancer. We decided to move back to my hometown in Nebraska be close to my parents, who would help us with our treatments land the care of our other three children. Holden liked it immediately. He was drawn to the hard work of a farmer and jumped right in to help his grandpa. He learned all he could and now helps with all kinds of work. He has even opened his own sweet business and took third place in the state competition. He didn’t let his brain cancer slow him down. When Holden’s cancer returned for a third time. the doctor said it could not be treated. My husband refused to give up and found a doctor in Boston who said she was confident that she could remove the entire tumor (肿瘤). Unluckily, our insurance (保险) company wouldn’t pay for it. The hospital offered to charge less for the treatment, but we still needed $39,000. Years of cancer treatment for my husband and me had spent almost all our money. We had no way to find that $ 39,000. We decided to hold a fundraiser. The day of the event was cold icy and windy, and yet people poured into the school and bought things that covered all the cafeteria tables. Our country town of only 1,000 people raised more than $45,000! They sent the payment to the hospital and had enough left over to send my husband and me along for Holden’s treatment. It was an impossible task made possible by a small amount of people banding together in small-town Amra. Holden has been cancer-free for two years now. He works on the farm and plays football at his high school. He is very proud to be a blood donor (捐赠者) and carries his donor card everywhere. 1．Why did the author’s family move to her hometown? A．To get better environment. B．To save living costs. C．To receive better treatment. D．To get help from parents. 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．Jack didn’t pay enough money. B．Jack had to give up treatment. C．This family suffered much from cancer. D．The hospital treated Holden free of charge. 3．What does the underlined word “fundraiser” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Activity to raise money. B．Party to celebrate a holiday. C．Discussion to solve problems. D．Particular purpose to help others. 4．What words can be used to describe Holden? A．Friendly and active. B．Helpful and strong willed C．Patient and confident. D．Warm-hearted and outgoing 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者一家饱受癌症之苦，作者一家决定回到作者的家乡，想让她父母帮助他们。在治疗儿子的病时，钱不够了，村里的人都来捐款，帮助作者一家筹够资金，最终儿子得救。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“We decided to move back to my hometown in Nebraska be close to my parents, who would help us with our treatments land the care of our other three children.(我们决定搬回我在内布拉斯加州的家乡，离我的父母近一些，他们会帮助我们进行治疗，帮助我们照顾另外三个孩子。)”可知，作者的家人搬到她的家乡为了得到父母的帮助。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“When Holden’s cancer returned for a third time. the doctor said it could not be treated. My husband refused to give up and found a doctor in Boston who said she was confident that she could remove the entire tumor (肿瘤). Unluckily, our insurance (保险) company wouldn’t pay for it. The hospital offered to charge less for the treatment, but we still needed $39,000. Years of cancer treatment for my husband and me had spent almost all our money. We had no way to find that $ 39,000.(当霍顿的癌症第三次复发时。医生说这是无法治愈的。我丈夫拒绝放弃，在波士顿找到了一位医生，她说她有信心能够切除整个肿瘤。不幸的是，我们的保险公司不愿意赔偿。医院提出减少治疗费用，但我们仍然需要39000美元。我和丈夫多年的癌症治疗几乎花光了我们所有的钱。我们没办法找到那三万九千美元。杰克没有付足够的钱。)”可知，作者的儿子癌症第三次复发，这个家庭已经花费了很多钱，再无钱来支付，且文中提到了作者和丈夫也是多年患有癌症，由此可推知，这个家庭饱受癌症之苦。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“Our country town of only 1,000 people raised more than $45,000! They sent the payment to the hospital and had enough left over to send my husband and me along for Holden’s treatment. (我们这个只有1000人的乡村小镇筹集了超过45000美元！他们把钱送到了医院剩下的钱足够我和我丈夫一起去看霍顿了。)”可知，村里的人们为作者一家筹集了超过45000美元，由此可推知，作者一家发起了筹款活动，所以村里的人都来捐款，故划线单词fundraiser意为“筹款活动”，与A项“筹集资金的活动”意思一样，故选A。 4．推理判断题。由第二段中“He learned all he could and now helps with all kinds of work. (他学会了所有他能学的东西，现在帮助做各种各样的工作。)”可推知，Holden是乐于助人的；根据第二段中“He didn’t let his brain cancer slow him down.(他没有让脑癌拖累他。)”可推知，他勇于对抗癌症是有坚强的意志，故选B。 （23-24高一上·广东惠州·期中）A young woman one day said something that hurt her best friend of many years. She regretted it immediately and would like to do anything to take the words back. what she had said hurt her friend so much that her woman herself also felt very painful. To make up what she had done, she went to an old wise man in the village and ask for advice. The old man understood the young woman’s suffering. He know he must help her. He knew he could never remove her pain, but he could teach. And he also knew the result would depend only on her character. “Tonight, take your best feather pillows and put single feather on the doorstep of each house in the village before the sun rises,” he said. The young woman hurried home to prepare for it, even though the feather pillows were very dear to her. All night long, she made her efforts alone in the cold. Finally it got light and she places the last feather on the step of the last house. Just as the sun rise, she returned to the old man. “Now,” said the man, “go back and refill your pillows with the feathers you have put on the steps. Then every thing will be as it was before.” “You know that’s impossible! The wind blew away each feather as fast as I placed them on the doorsteps!” The young woman was surprised. “That’s true,” said the old man. “Each of your words is like a feather in the wind. Once your words are spoken, no matter how much effort you make and how sincere you are, you can never return them to your mouth. Choose your words well and protect people you love from being hurt.” 1．According to Paragraph 2, the old man ______. A．could remove her pain B．knew a lot about her character C．refused to teach her D．decided to help her learn something 2．When did the woman come back to the old man? A．In the evening B．At midnight C．At sunrise D．In the afternoon 3．After the women came back to him, the old man advised her to ______. A．put the feathers back to the pillows B．make some now pillows C．take away the feathers D．Find more feathers 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Taking one’s advice before doing. B．Thinking carefully before speaking. C．Asking for advice when you have troubles. D．Talking to people when you have troubles. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个女人说了一句伤害她最好朋友的话，之后就后悔了。为了弥补自己所做的，她找到一位智者，智者教了她一个道理：说话前要三思。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“He know he must help her. He knew he could never remove her pain, but he could teach. (他知道他必须帮助她。他知道他永远无法消除她的痛苦，但他可以教。)”可知，老人决定帮助女人学习一些道理，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Just as the sun rise, she returned to the old man.(太阳刚刚升起，她就回到了老人身边。)”可知，女人在日出的时候回到了老人身边，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中“go back and refill your pillows with the feathers you have put on the steps(回去用你放在台阶上的羽毛填满你的枕头)”可知，女人回去找老人后，老人建议她将羽毛装回枕头里，故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Each of your words is like a feather in the wind. Once your words are spoken, no matter how much effort you make and how sincere you are, you can never return them to your mouth. Choose your words well and protect people you love from being hurt(你的每一句话都像风中的羽毛。一旦你说出了你的话，无论你付出多少努力，多么真诚，你永远不能把它们还给你的嘴。说话注意点，保护你爱的人不受伤害)”可推知，从这个故事中我们可以得知：说话前要三思，故选B。 （23-24高一上·广东惠州·期中）In my town, people like to give smile cards to those who have received help. And the receivers continue to help others. With those cards, people enjoy helping and being helped. I got some smile cards and used three of them just yesterday! I used the first smile card when I was getting my dogs some food in a pet store. A man walked up to look at collars (项圈), looking puzzled. He asked me if I knew anything about dogs and collars, which actually I was quite familiar with. I helped him choose one. I hope it would work for his dog. When he said thanks, I handed him a smile card. He smiled and said he would help someone as soon as possible. That was amazing! Then in a supermarket, when I was paying the bill, a grandma was trying to get her granddaughter out of a basket. I offered to help her, and she said “Yes, please.” Later she told me that she had just had an operation (手术) and couldn’t lift things very well. After getting the baby girl out, I handed her my second smile card. Then I paid for someone’s food in a small restaurant and left behind the third smile card. I felt very happy yesterday. It was great to help others and leave behind smile cards. I believe that more and more people will get happiness from receiving and giving smile cards. 1．How can a person get smile cards? A．From stores B．By receiving help C．From friends D．By offering help 2．The author went to a pet store to ______. A．buy dog food B．buy a dog C．sell cards D．play cards. 3．Where did the author use the third smile card? A．In a pet store B．In a supermarket C．In a restaurant D．In a hospital 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者居住在小镇里，人们帮助别人后，会给受助者一张微笑卡，收到卡片的人就要接着帮助别人。文章主要叙述了作者把自己三张微笑卡发放给别人的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“people like to give smile cards to those who have received help.(人们喜欢给那些得到帮助的人发微笑卡片。)”可知，受助者会得到对方发的微笑卡，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“I used the first smile card when I was getting my dogs some food in a pet store. (当我在宠物店给我的狗买食物时，我用了第一张微笑卡。)”可知，作者去宠物店买狗粮，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“Then I paid for someone’s food in a small restaurant and left behind the third smile card.( 然后我在一家小餐馆为某人付了餐费，并留下了第三张微笑卡。)”可知，作者在餐厅用了第三张微笑卡，故选C。 （23-24高一上·河北唐山·期中）One evening in 2014, feeling bored, Paul O’Sullivan from Baltimore went to Face book to find out just how many others on the social network shared his name. Moments later, Paul O’Sullivan had many name twins from around the world filling his screen. He decided to send friend requests (请求) to them all. Many Paul O’Sullivans paid little attention to him, but a few took up his invitation. “My first thought was ‘Who is this guy and what does he want from me?’” says Paul O’Sullivan from Rotterdam, the Netherlands — now known as Rotterdam Paul. Baltimore Paul noticed something four of them had in common: They were all musicians. He had an idea. Wouldn’t it be funny if they formed a band (乐队) called The Paul O’Sullivans? They all agreed. Starting a band across several time zones means a lot of problems, like shaky Wi-Fi and other technical difficulties. To fix this, they came up with a special idea. Baltimore Paul and Rotterdam Paul record a basic track (音轨), then e-mail it to Manchester Paul. Once Manchester Paul records a bass track, he e-mails it buck to Baltimore Paul, who then builds it into the main song. Later, Pennsylvania Paul adds the drumbeat. Round and round the track goes until they achieve the sound they want. The Paul O’Sullivan Band released (发布) its first song, “Namesake,” in March 2016. It’s a cheerful song about long-distance friendships: But just months after the song’s release, Baltimore Paul began experiencing health problems that forced him to stop making music. The other Pauls decided to take a break too — from the band. But they didn’t stop their friendship. The other Pauls made sure Baltimore Paul never felt alone. They often shared family pictures and talked online. Four years later, Baltimore Paul was well enough to start making music again. But now their international connection took on new meaning. “Writing a song with someone across the world makes you feel less trapped (困住) and less unhappy because of COVID-19,” says Baltimore Paul. 1．How did Rotterdam Paul feel about Baltimore Paul’s request at first? A．Curious. B．Excited. C．Nervous. D．Annoyed. 2．How did the Pauls record their first song? A．By recording their song at the same time online. B．By getting together and recording a small part each time. C．By making a piece of music and adding their tracks separately. D．By inventing new technology allowing them to record together. 3．Why did the Pauls stop making music after their first song? A．One of them was ill. B．One of them was too busy. C．They wanted to change their style. D．They found it hard to work online. 4．What does the Pauls’ international connection bring to them now? A．Wealth. B．Comfort. C．Many concerts. D．More friendships. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了美国的一位名叫保罗·奥沙利文在Face book上找到了和他同名的音乐人，并且与他们组成了一个乐队——The Paul O’ Sullivans。这些音乐人分别来自不同的国家，在时区和技术等方面存在很多问题，但他们使用特殊的方式进行音乐制作。在发布首支单曲后，因为其中一位保罗生病，乐队暂时停止运营，但他们之间的友谊没有间断。几年后，保罗们重新开始制作音乐，并且他们认为跨国合作能够减轻COVID-19带来的不适感。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中““My first thought was ‘Who is this guy and what does he want from me?’” says Paul O’Sullivan from Rotterdam, the Netherlands — now known as Rotterdam Paul.(“我的第一个想法是‘这家伙是谁，他想从我这里得到什么?’”来自荷兰鹿特丹的Paul O’Sullivan说，他现在被称为Rotterdam Paul。)”可知，Rotterdam Paul最初对Baltimore Paul的请求感到好奇，因为他的第一个想法是“Facebook上跟他打招呼的那个家伙是谁？想从他那得到什么？”故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“To fix this, they came up with a special idea. Baltimore Paul and Rotterdam Paul record a basic track (音轨), then e-mail it to Manchester Paul. Once Manchester Paul records a bass track, he e-mails it buck to Baltimore Paul, who then builds it into the main song. Later, Pennsylvania Paul adds the drumbeat. Round and round the track goes until they achieve the sound they want.(为了解决这个问题，他们想出了一个特别的主意。Baltimore Paul和Rotterdam Paul录下基本音轨，然后用电子邮件发给Manchester Paul。一旦Manchester Paul录下低音音轨，他就会用电子邮件将其发送给Baltimore Paul，后者再将其加入主歌中。后来，Pennsylvania Paul加入了鼓点。一圈又一圈，直到他们达到他们想要的声音。)”可知，对于该乐队的第一首歌曲的录制，是通过制作一段音乐并分别添加他们的音轨。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中“But just months after the song’s release, Baltimore Paul began experiencing health problems that forced him to stop making music. The other Pauls decided to take a break too — from the band.(但就在这首歌发行几个月后，Baltimore Paul开始出现健康问题，迫使他停止了音乐创作。其他Pauls也决定暂时离开乐队。)”可知，乐队之所以停止音乐创作，是因为乐队成员之一Baltimore Paul开始出现健康问题出现了健康问题。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Four years later, Baltimore Paul was well enough to start making music again. But now their international connection took on new meaning. “Writing a song with someone across the world makes you feel less trapped (困住) and less unhappy because of COVID-19,” says Baltimore Paul.(四年后，Baltimore Paul 恢复了健康，重新开始创作音乐。但现在他们的国际联系有了新的意义。Baltimore Paul 说：“与世界上其他地方的人一起写歌让我们感到在COVID-19的影响下不那么感觉被困和不开心了”)”可知，与世界上其他地方的人一起写歌让他们感到在COVID-19的影响下不那么感觉被困和不开心了，即Paul们的跨国合作让他们感到更舒适。故选B。 （23-24高一上·重庆·期中）One morning, my four-year-old daughter and I were getting ready to leave the house when she suddenly yelled “Idiot!” right at me. As I processed the word, I noticed she was upset. Tears streamed down her face as she half whispered and half yelled “you are an IDIOT Mama.” Total silence followed as we looked at each other. We were staring at each other for so long, and I nearly forgot to breathe out, and in again. Idiot. How could my daughter call me an idiot? There are many behaviors that really push parents’ buttons. Disrespectful, rude words tend to top the list. The wrong response to such rude remarks is often a serious warning. But I didn’t offer any serious remarks. I realized that my daughter’s intention wasn’t to disrespect me. She was expressing the disconnection. And punishment doesn’t solve disconnection. It creates more of it. Her choice of word said it all. She was annoyed. She sensed the stress. I needed to hear her. I was being careless. I was the one being rude to her. So, why punish our children when they need guidance? We must know the words we use matter, and become our children’s words too. The words include those we use to handle emotional overload. Idiot is a word I regretfully must admit to using when I’m extremely annoyed. Not at my children, but yes, they have heard me say it. So, instead of punishing my daughter for misbehavior, I chose to focus on her real message: Idiot means that “Mom, you are stressing me out!”. No blame. No punishment for honest feelings. No criticizing her choice of words. Just focus on our relationship. I admitted my ignoring her, and we hugged and kissed each other. I walked into her play school with interest and was ready to see all her current projects. Don’t be afraid to focus on your relationship, to show kindness, and to model forgiveness. Don’t be afraid to look beyond misbehavior, find the true message and trust the power of connection. 1．After hearing her daughter’s words, the author ________. A．lost her temper B．gave her a warning C．couldn’t believe it D．had a talk with her 2．What did the daughter really want to say to her mom? A．You are an idiot. B．You are ignoring me. C．You don’t deserve my respect. D．You teach me the rude words. 3．From the text we can conclude that the mother is ________. A．calm and considerate B．brave and tolerant C．sensitive but overprotective D．intelligent but bad-tempered 4．What’s the purpose of this text? A．To settle conflicts between parents and children. B．To explain why children disrespect their parents. C．To encourage readers to express their true feelings. D．To suggest a positive response to children’s misbehavior. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。有一天，作者四岁的女儿突然对她大吼“白痴！”，这让作者非常不敢相信，但是她很快冷静下来，明白了这个不当行为真正的意义，并给予了女儿积极的回应，作者通过这件事建议父母要对孩子的不良行为给予积极回应而不是惩罚。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“How could my daughter call me an idiot?(我女儿怎么能叫我白痴？)”可知，听了女儿的话，作者简直不敢相信。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段第二句到最后一句“She was expressing the disconnection. And punishment doesn’t solve disconnection. It creates more of it. Her choice of word said it all. She was annoyed. She sensed the stress. I needed to hear her. I was being careless. I was the one being rude to her. (她是在表达疏离。惩罚并不能解决这种疏离。它创造了更多。她的用词说明了一切。她很生气。她感觉到了压力。我需要听到她的声音。我太粗心了。是我对她无礼。)”可知，女儿其实是想对妈妈说“你忽视我了”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“The wrong response to such rude remarks is often a serious warning. But I didn’t offer any serious remarks. (对这种粗鲁言论的错误回应往往是一个严重的警告。但我并没有说什么严肃的话。)”可知，这位妈妈很冷静，根据第四段最后一句“So, instead of punishing my daughter for misbehavior, I chose to focus on her real message: Idiot means that “Mom, you are stressing me out!”. (所以，我没有因为女儿的不当行为而惩罚她，而是选择关注她真正想表达的信息：“白痴”的意思是“妈妈，你让我压力太大了！”)”可知，这位妈妈很体贴耐心。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Don’t be afraid to focus on your relationship, to show kindness, and to model forgiveness. Don’t be afraid to look beyond misbehavior, find the true message and trust the power of connection. (不要害怕专注于你们的关系，表现出善意，并以宽恕为榜样。不要害怕看到错误行为之外的东西，找到真正的信息，相信联系的力量。)”可知，这篇文章的目的是建议对孩子的不良行为给予积极回应。故选D。 （23-24高一上·河南·期中）On Sept. 2, 2012, the dog Hunter passed away over the Rainbow Bridge at about 15 years old. He was so sweet and gentle. I rescued him from HELP in 2001 when he was about three (after his second visit to HELP). I went to his foster (代养的) home in North Aurora. His foster mom said she just gave him a shower, so he would be presentable. I walked through the door and there were many dogs and toys. I never understood why he came to the shelter twice. He did get two pieces of bread from the table and put them on the floor, but that was my carelessness and I quickly learned that. No more problems. On the way home that day, I promised him he was home for good and he would never have to worry again—I would love him till the end. That was the best move I had ever made. I just lost my dog Bo two months ago. Now Hunter brought sunshine into my life and saved me. Near the end of his life, I was able to repay him for all he had done for me. I do not remember his foster mom’s name. I promised to send the latest information to her, but lost her email address. I wish I could tell her what a good dog Hunter turned out to be, but I’m sure she already knew that. If she is still a foster mom, perhaps she will read this. I should have written this long ago. How time flies! Hunter was the finest dog I had ever raised. We shared thousands of miles on the trail (小径). Everyone who ever met him fell in love with him. 1．Why did the author get to the foster home? A．To save a poor dog. B．To buy some bread. C．To meet his friend. D．To treat a sick pet. 2．How did the author probably feel about Hunter? A．Carefree. B．Regretful. C．Thankful. D．Nervous. 3．What can we learn about Hunter after he lived with the author? A．He missed his home. B．He was well-loved. C．He often acted badly. D．He was lost on the road. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To present a hotline. B．To share his social skills. C．To remember a dog. D．To show his love of wildlife. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和自己的狗Hunter之间的故事，以此来纪念Hunter。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“I rescued him from HELP in 2001 when he was about three (after his second visit to HELP). I went to his foster (代养的) home in North Aurora. His foster mom said she just gave him a shower, so he would be presentable.(2001年，我把他从救助中心救了出来，当时他大约三岁(在他第二次去救助中心之后)。我去了他在北奥罗拉的寄养家庭。他的代养的母亲说她只是给他洗了个澡，这样他才会得体)”可知，作者来到寄养家庭是为了救助一只可怜的小狗。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“I just lost my dog Bo two months ago. Now Hunter brought sunshine into my life and saved me.(两个月前我刚失去了我的Bo。现在Hunter给我的生活带来了阳光，救了我)”可推断，作者感念Hunter。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Everyone who ever met him fell in love with him.(每个见过他的人都爱上了他)”可知，Hunter是一只很讨人喜爱的小狗。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“I should have written this long ago. How time flies! Hunter was the finest dog I had ever raised.(我早就该写这封信了。时间过得真快！Hunter是我养过的最好的狗)”可推断，作者写作本文是为了纪念一只小狗Hunter。故选C。 （23-24高一上·江西·期中）After decades of married life, I realized that my life was limited, and even having friends frightened me. To ease my anxiety, my husband and I explored the Blue Ridge Mountains about an hour’s ride from home. We chose a path only a couple of miles long. The process of putting one foot in front of the other started to ease my worried soul. Being with nature slowed down my racing mind. Up and down the path we went. The trees gently swayed in the wind as we enjoyed views of valleys below us. I knew this was my way to heal. I found the Internet site Meetup, picked a group and signed up for a five-mile hike in Shenandoah National Park. All my worries came into play when meeting the hiking group. The fifteen hikers, at least ten years younger than me, started slowly, crossing many little streams on rocks. I enjoyed the tour but struggled to keep up. After a half-mile, my steps got into the rhythm. I felt a part of all that surrounded me. I have been actively hiking since that day, walking thousands of miles, with several worn pairs of hiking boots to prove it. With my fellow hikers, I climbed Mount Le Conte at 6,593 feet. It was a challenging hike, but I made it. I have hiked the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland with five other women, through more than a hundred miles of green hills and valleys filled with baby sheep and their mothers. I’m fortunate to have the Blue Ridge Mountains nearby. Before the pandemic, I backpacked on the AppalachianTrail, falling short of my 100-mile goal but enjoying it. I met hikers along the way, camping next to them and listening to their determination to hike the entire 2,200 miles. I don’t intend to give up being one with nature outdoors anytime soon. We all are responsible for our peace and happiness. 1．What made the author less worried at the mountain path? A．Closely following her husband. B．Choosing a path near her home. C．Taking a walk outdoors in nature. D．Racing with the wind in the trees. 2．How did the author feel upon meeting the hiking group? A．Worried. B．Energetic. C．Confident. D．Excited. 3．What did the author fail to do on the Appalachian Trail? A．Travel with backpack before the pandemic. B．Keep her boots to prove her ability. C．Plan the hiking route of 2 ,200 miles. D．Finish the 100-mile goal along the trail. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Outdoor Life Is Beneficial B．The Mountains Are Calling C．I Learned to Face My Worries D．Nature Is Our Best Friend 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。为了减轻心中的焦虑情绪，作者与丈夫去了附近的山林中放松心情。之后她不断去其他山脉中攀登、远足，在这个过程中，作者感受到了内心的平静和幸福。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The process of putting one foot in front of the other started to ease my worried soul. Being with nature slowed down my racing mind. Up and down the path we went. The trees gently swayed in the wind as we enjoyed views of valleys below us.(一步一步向前走的过程开始让我焦虑的灵魂放松下来。与大自然在一起，让我的思绪慢了下来。我们在小路上走来走去。树木在风中轻轻摇曳，我们欣赏着脚下山谷的景色)”可知，在大自然中散步让作者焦虑的灵魂放松下来，也就是没有那么担心。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“I knew this was my way to heal. I found the Internet site Meetup, picked a group and signed up for a five-mile hike in Shenandoah National Park. All my worries came into play when meeting the hiking group.(我知道这是治愈自己的方法。我找到了Meetup这个网站，选择了一个小组，报名参加了在 Shenandoah National Park 的五英里徒步旅行。当我遇到这个徒步旅行团时，我的所有担忧都出现了)”可知，作者见到徒步旅行团时，感到了担忧。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Before the pandemic, I backpacked on the AppalachianTrail, falling short of my 100-mile goal but enjoying it. I met hikers along the way, camping next to them and listening to their determination to hike the entire 2,200 miles.(在疫情之前，我在阿巴拉契亚小径上背包旅行，虽然没有达到我100英里的目标，但我很享受。我在路上遇到了徒步旅行者，与他们一起露营，倾听他们完成整个2200英里徒步的决心)”可知，作者在阿巴拉契亚山径上没有达到100英里的目标。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“After decades of married life, I realized that my life was limited, and even having friends frightened me. To ease my anxiety, my husband and I explored the Blue Ridge Mountains about an hour’s ride from home.(经过几十年的婚姻生活，我意识到我的生命是有限的，甚至有朋友也让我害怕。为了缓解我的焦虑，我和丈夫去了离家一小时车程的蓝岭山脉(Blue Ridge Mountains)探险)”以及第二段“I knew this was my way to heal.(我知道这是我疗伤的方式)”以及第三段“I have been actively hiking since that day, walking thousands of miles, with several worn pairs of hiking boots to prove it.(从那天起，我就一直积极地徒步旅行，走了几千英里，有几双破旧的登山靴可以证明这一点)”以及最后一段“I don’t intend to give up being one with nature outdoors anytime soon. We all are responsible for our peace and happiness.(我不打算在短时间内放弃户外大自然。我们都要对自己的平和和幸福负责)”可知，本文讲述作者不断去其他山脉中攀登、远足，在这个过程中，作者感受到了内心的平静和幸福，所以B项“The Mountains Are Calling(群山在呼唤)”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。 （23-24高一上·新疆伊犁·期中）As 35-ycar-old Rajesh walked out of the HR head’s office, he couldn’t help crying and his mind went empty. Suddenly, a regular day at work had turned into his last day in the office. Having cleared his desk of his things and small objects he had used to beautify his workspace. he pulled himself with difficulty to the nearby café and called his wife. Nina. People like Rajesh are being “let go” for a variety of reasons: poor performance, personal issues and so on. Most people. even though they are aware of the realities, go through a mix of emotions: shock. refusal. self-blame (自资), anger, often leading to unhappiness. The most important thing is not to think of yourself as a victim (受害者). First, consider self-care. Then, develop a plan to keep yourself busy. Meanwhile, you can update your resume (简历) on the website and make a list of friends and relatives who could help you find a new job. At first. Rajesh was obviously very upset and spent a number of days staying in bed. Seeing this, Nina took time off from work and even took him to the adviser, from whom he learn-ed that he had become too satisfied with his job and was refusing the reality around him. He had never thought of considering his own professional development. This insight helped him refocus his energy: from playing the blame game to getting new skills and being ready for a better job. Rajesh and Nina then decided to move from Mumbai to Bengaluru, where his IT skills were more popular. So a newly focused Rajesh first got himself a job. The silver lining was that the cost of living in Bengaluru was lower and they could even achieve their dream of having an apartment. 1．How did Rajesh feel when leaving the HR head’s office? A．Excited. B．Satisfied. C．Sad. D．Lonely. 2．What should people do after being fired according to the text? A．Make a complaint to the boss. B．Drown their sadness in a cup of coffee. C．Spend some time punishing themselves. D．Prepare for future job opportunities. 3．What did Rajesh do after seeing the adviser? A．He refused to accept the reality around him. B．He focused on improving himself for a job. C．He felt satisfied with the present situation. D．He improved his relationship with Nina. 4．What do the underlined words “The silver lining” in paragraph 5 mean? A．The unpleasant situation. B．The bad decision. C．The only disadvantage. D．The positive side. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Rajesh被公司裁员后的经历和心情变化，以及他如何重新调整心态和寻找新的工作机会。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“As 35-ycar-old Rajesh walked out of the HR head’s office, he couldn’t help crying and his mind went empty. Suddenly, a regular day at work had turned into his last day in the office. (当35岁的Rajesh走出人力资源主管的办公室时，他忍不住哭了起来，脑子里一片空白。突然间，正常工作的一天变成了他在办公室的最后一天)”可知，当Rajesh从人力资源主管的办公室出来时，他难过得掉了眼泪。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The most important thing is not to think of yourself as a victim (受害者). First, consider self-care. Then, develop a plan to keep yourself busy. Meanwhile, you can update your resume (简历) on the website and make a list of friends and relatives who could help you find a new job.(最重要的是不要把自己当成受害者。首先，考虑一下自我照顾。然后，制定一个让自己忙碌起来的计划。同时，你可以在网站上更新你的简历，列出一个可以帮助你找到新工作的朋友和亲戚的名单)”可知，文章认为人们在被解雇后应该为将来的工作机会做好准备。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Seeing this, Nina took time off from work and even took him to the adviser, from whom he learned that he had become too satisfied with his job and was refusing the reality around him. He had never thought of considering his own professional development. This insight helped him refocus his energy: from playing the blame game to getting new skills and being ready for a better job.(看到这一点，Nina从工作中抽出时间，甚至带他去找顾问，从顾问那里他了解到，他已经变得过于满足于自己的工作，拒绝接受周围的现实。他从来没有考虑过自己的职业发展。这一见解帮助他重新集中精力：从推卸责任转向学习新技能，为更好的工作做好准备)”可知，Rajesh在见过顾问之后，他明白了自己过于满足于自己的工作，拒绝接受周围的现实。由此可知，他决定推卸责任转向学习新技能，为更好的工作做好准备。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据划线短语下文“that the cost of living in Bengaluru was lower and they could even achieve their dream of having an apartment.(生活成本更低，他们甚至可以实现拥有一套公寓的梦想)”可知，这些都是Rajesh在班加罗尔工作带来的好处。选项A“The unpleasant situation (不愉快的情况)”；选项B“The bad decision (错误的决定)”；选项C“The only disadvantage (唯一的缺点)”；选项D“The positive side (好的一面)”。故选D。 （23-24高一上·云南保山·期中）As an engineer, building things was Liang Kaiyu’s hobby in his spare time. When he saw that a foreign engineer had developed an autonomous e-bike, he decided to build one himself. But when testing his self-built automatic electric motor in January 2020, an explosion occurred, and he lost his left leg below the knee. About two months after the accident, he got his prosthetic limb (假肢). On short-video platforms, Liang saw many people with physical challenges who live no differently from other people. They ride bicycles, dance and even ski, using their prosthetic limbs. Inspired by them, Liang started to post videos about his daily life to inspire more people. Since then, he has used his engineering skills to make his prosthetic limb more comfortable and powerful than a real leg. He tried to upgrade his high-tech prosthesis, including fitting a shock absorber and putting in a charger port. One of the latest upgrades is the addition of colored LED lights to his running blade. The LED lights can be connected via Bluetooth to a smartphone and change color as they react to music. Through design, modeling and manufacturing, he made a device that can connect the socket (承窝) of the leg with the prosthetic knee. With the small device, he can take the leg off in one second. Moreover, to better learn about the structure and system of the prosthetics, he took apart some secondhand prosthetic limbs that were made in China and abroad, which cost him a lot of money. “These high-tech prosthetics are comfortable and safer to wear. They can boost confidence with every step. But the only thing is that the cost is unaffordable for most families,” Liang says. He adds that due to the small group of consumers, there are few companies in China investing in the research and development of such prosthetics. To advance functional performance and help amputees (截肢人士) maintain or regain their freedom of movement, Liang has provided his experience and suggestions for several prosthetics companies. “If there is a good opportunity, I want to make high-tech prosthetics accessible and affordable to more amputees in China,” Liang says. 1．What happened to Liang in January 2020? A．He fell off an autonomous e-bike. B．He got injured in an accidental explosion. C．He suffered from serious knee pain. D．He lost his left leg in a motor race. 2．What does the underlined word“device”in Paragraph 3 mean? A．A kind of LED light that has been designed to do a particular job. B．A Bluetooth that has been designed to do a particular job. C．A piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job D．A smartphone that has been designed to do a particular job. 3．What is a problem with the high-tech prosthetics according to Liang? A．They give users limited freedom of movement. B．They take much time to produce. C．They are quite heavy for amputees to wear. D．They are too expensive. 4．What words best describe Liang? A．Creative and helpful. B．Humorous and patient. C．Generous and cautious. D．Honest and courageous. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了青年工程师梁开宇在一次意外中丧失了左腿，然而他并没有丧失信心，而是利用自己的技术给自己设计一个很舒适的假肢，他也想通过自身的经历来鼓励那些截肢者。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“But when testing his self-built automatic electric motor in January 2020, an explosion occurred, and he lost his left leg below the knee.(但在2020年1月测试他自制的自动电动机时，发生了爆炸，他失去了膝盖以下的左腿。)”可知，2020年一月份，他在一次意外爆炸中受了伤。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据上文“Through design, modeling and manufacturing, he made a device that can connect the socket (承窝) of the leg with the prosthetic knee.(通过设计、建模和制造，他制作了一个可以连接腿窝和假膝的装置。)”和下文“he can take the leg off in one second.(他可以在一秒钟内把腿取下来。”可知，这个device (装置) 指的是“一种被设计用来做特定工作的设备”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“But the only thing is that the cost is unaffordable for most families(但唯一的问题是，这个费用对大多数家庭来说都是负担不起的。)”可知，高科技假肢的问题是它们太贵了。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“As an engineer, building things was Liang Kaiyu’s hobby in his spare time. When he saw that a foreign engineer had developed an autonomous e-bike, he decided to build one himself.(作为一名工程师，建造东西是梁开宇在业余时间的爱好。当他看到一位外国工程师开发了一辆自动电动自行车时，他决定自己造一辆。)”和文章第三段“He tried to upgrade his high-tech prosthesis, including fitting a shock absorber and putting in a charger port… With the small device, he can take the leg off in one second.(他试图升级他的高科技假肢，包括安装减震器和充电器端口。最新的升级之一是在他的跑步刀上增加了彩色LED灯。LED灯可以通过蓝牙与智能手机连接，并随着音乐的变化而改变颜色。通过设计、建模和制造，他制作了一个可以连接腿窝和假膝的装置。有了这个小装置，他可以在一秒钟内把腿取下来。)”可知，他是富有创造力的；根据文章倒数第二段“  To advance functional performance and help amputees maintain or regain their freedom of movement, Liang has provided his experience and suggestions for several prosthetics companies.(为了提高假肢的功能，帮助截肢者保持或重新获得行动自由，梁向几家假肢公司提供了他的经验和建议。)”可推知，他是乐于助人的。故选A。 （23-24高一上·山东聊城·期中）There was once a boy called Mario who loved to have lots of friends at school. However, he wasn’t sure whether or not his schoolmates were his real friends, so he asked his grandpa for help. The old man told him, “I just have what you exactly need, and it’s in the attic (阁楼). Wait here a minute.” Grandpa left, soon returning as though carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there. “Take it. It’s a very special chair. It’s rather tricky to sit on because it’s invisible (无形的), but if you take it to school and you try to sit on it. you’ll be able to tell who your real friends are.” Grandpa said. Mario was curious to know whether it was true or not, so he took the strange invisible chair and set off for school. At break time he asked everyone to form a circle, and he put himself in the middle, with his chair. “Nobody move! You’re about to see something amazing.” Then Mario tried to sit on the chair. But he missed and fell down onto his back. Everyone had a pretty good laugh. Mario wouldn’t be beaten. He kept trying to sit on the magic chair, and kept falling to the ground…until, suddenly, he tried again and didn’t fall. This time he sat, hovering (悬浮) in mid-air… Looking around, Mario saw George, Lucas and Diana—three of his best friends, holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall down. Meanwhile, many others he had thought of as friends had done nothing but make fun of him, enjoying his every fall. Leaving with his three friends, he explained to them how his grandfather had so cleverly thought of a way to show him that true friends are those who care for us, and not just any acquaintance (熟人) who happens to be passing by. Even less would a friend be someone who takes joy in our misfortunes. 1．Why did Mario turn to his grandpa for help? A．He couldn’t make any friends. B．He didn’t get along with his schoolmates. C．He didn’t like his school. D．He couldn’t find out who his true friends were. 2．What did Mario’s grandpa take from the attic? A．An invisible chair. B．An old chair. C．A real chair. D．Nothing. 3．Why was Mario able to hover in the mid-air? A．Because he managed to sit on the invisible chair finally. B．Because his three friends held him up with their hands. C．Because his classmates gave him a chair to sit on. D．Because he could see the magic chair clearly. 4．Who are real friends according to the text? A．Those who laugh with us. B．Those who take joy in our misfortunes. C．Those who care about us when we are in trouble. D．Those who care for us when we are popular at school. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。Mario不确定究竟谁是他真正的朋友，他的祖父教给他一个办法，用一把“无形的椅子”去测试谁才是他真正的朋友，只有他三个最好的朋友托起他使他不摔倒，于是他明白了嘲笑他不幸的人不是真正的朋友。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“However, he wasn’t sure whether or not his schoolmates were his real friends, so he asked his grandpa for help.(然而，他不确定他的同学是否是他真正的朋友，所以他向祖父寻求帮助)”可知，因为不确定谁是自己真正的朋友，所以Mario才向祖父求助。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“Grandpa left, soon returning as though carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there.(祖父走了，很快就回来了，好像手里拿着什么东西，但马里奥什么也看不见)”可知，祖父从阁楼回来时没有拿任何东西。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Looking around, Mario saw George, Lucas and Diana—three of his best friends, holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall down.(环顾四周，马里奥看到乔治、卢卡斯和戴安娜——他最好的三个朋友，把他托起来，这样他就不会摔倒了)”可知，是他的三个最好的朋友托起他，他才没有再次跌倒。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Leaving with his three friends, he explained to them how his grandfather had so cleverly thought of a way to show him that true friends are those who care for us, and not just any acquaintance who happens to be passing by.(和他的三个朋友一起离开时，他向他们解释了他的祖父是如何聪明地想出一种方法来向他表明，真正的朋友是那些关心我们的人，而不仅仅是任何碰巧路过的熟人)”可知，真正的朋友是关心我们的人，而不仅仅是我们人生的过客，所以可以推出真正的朋友是那些在我们遇到麻烦时关心我们的人。故选C。 （23-24高一上·重庆·期中）We’ve seen them onstage and on screen. We have enjoyed their comedy, drama and documentaries. The books they write or illustrate have given many a pleasurable hour. However, Britain’s best-known actors, authors and other public figures are now being seen in a very different light. In fact, a project has turned them into doodlers. Sharon saw a report about a charity that were getting celebrities to do doodles and then sell off their artistic creations. She had the idea of adapting that to bookmarks in 2017. Sharon reveals. “We were sitting around a table deciding which authors we might write to. “We enclosed a piece of card, a stamped addressed envelope and a polite request for them to do a doodle on it and send it back.” “In that first year we got about sixty from authors, illustrators, theatre performers and other celebrities,” she adds. “We auctioned (拍卖) those for £960. Along with other funds, we were able to buy a reading scheme (计划) to help the children learn English.” Fired up by their success, Sharon and her colleagues threw themselves into it in following years. The project has grown greatly and is now an annual exercise. As well as the letterwriting, Sharon increasingly makes approaches via Twitter, Instagram and agents. The bookmarks have grown to over 500. One illustrator sent back 13 this year. All are auctioned online, and Sharon and the girls have managed to appeal to some major names. Jo Brand has become a huge supporter, drawing bookmarks for the project every year and sending a lovely note, too. Others who have doubted their artistic talents have sent signed books and other items. The amounts raised each year have rocketed from just under £1,000 at the beginning, to £54,000 at present. Sharon loves getting involved with the letterwriting, as well as hearing of the difference they are making in Zimbabwe. “The response we’ve had from everyone out there is amazing. “You can see the difference the money makes. “The kids are sitting at proper desks that didn’t have holes in them. “The lives of the kids and the teachers have been improved so much. “It’s just lovely that we can see what our efforts are doing,” she finishes. 1．What does the underlined words refer to? A．Write letters. B．Sign names. C．Donate money. D．Draw casually. 2．What probably does Jo Brand do for a living? A．An illustrator. B．A teacher in Zimbabwe. C．An agent of a writer. D．A colleague of Sharon. 3．What might be done by the project in Zimbabwe? A．Provide books and teach the children English. B．Design the bookmarks and sell them to celebrities. C．Support the construction of two nursery classrooms. D．Write to actors when they are performing in theatre. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Charity auction. B．Changes in Zimbabwe. C．Sharon and her doodles. D．Celebrity bookmarks. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本篇是记叙文。本文主要讲述了 Sharon 通过邀请社会名人在书签上涂鸦，然后通过售卖书签筹集善款来做慈善的事迹。 1．词义推测题。 由并列连词and可知前后句意呈顺承关系。根据文章第二段“...and then sell off their artistic creations. (……然后卖掉他们的艺术创作)”可知，划线词“do doodles”是一种艺术创作，所以和D选项“Draw casually”同义，表示“涂鸦”。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段““In that first year we got about sixty from authors, illustrators, theatre performers and other celebrities,” she adds. (她补充道:“在第一年，我们收到了来自作家、插画家、戏剧演员和其他名人的大约60封信”)”和第四段中的“Jo Brand has become a huge supporter, drawing bookmarks for the project every year and sending a lovely note, too. (Jo Brand成为了这个项目的忠实支持者，她每年都会为这个项目画书签，还会寄来一张可爱的纸条)”可知，他们邀请社会名人来画书签，Jo Brand 在受邀之列并每年都给她们画，可推断Jo Brand 可能是一名插画家。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The kids are sitting at proper desks that didn’t have holes in them. The lives of the kids and the teachers have been improved so much. (孩子们坐在没有洞的合适的桌子上。孩子们和老师们的生活得到了很大的改善)”可知，他们通过售卖书签筹集的善款是用于在Zimbabwe改善老师和孩子们的生活，而C选项“Support the construction of two nursery classrooms. (支持建造两间幼儿园教室)”符合题意。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第二段的“She had the idea of adapting that to bookmarks in 2017. Sharon reveals. “We were sitting around a table deciding which authors we might write to. “We enclosed a piece of card, a stamped addressed envelope and a polite request for them to do a doodle on it and send it back.”(她在2017年有了将其应用于书签的想法。莎朗揭示。“我们围坐在桌子旁，决定给哪些作家写信。“我们附上了一张卡片，一个贴好邮票、写好地址的信封，并礼貌地请他们在上面涂鸦，然后寄回去。”)”可知，本文主要讲述了 Sharon通过邀请社会名人在书签上涂鸦，然后通过售卖书签筹集善款来做慈善的事迹，所以D选项“Celebrity bookmarks. (名人书签)”为最佳标题。故选D。 （23-24高一上·内蒙古赤峰·期中）My favorite activity is playing, watching, reading, and really anything to do with basketball. A basketball court (球场) is where I feel most at home. As I see it, it’s wildly popular in the US and its athletes are extremely recognizable, because it’s the one sport where an athlete’s face is not covered up by a football helmet (头盔) or baseball hat. My favorite time and place is anywhere and anytime. I prefer indoors, although it can be played outdoors. Many people often play in a driveway at home, but the best is always against someone on a court. I started playing basketball because of my favorite player, Shaquille O’Neal. He was a huge, unstoppable player. When I was 11 years old, I decided to go outside to the family basketball hoop (球框) and take a shot (投球). This was my first time ever shooting a basketball. I will never forget the first shot I ever took. It was perfect. It felt amazing! And I’ve been in love with this sport ever since! I learned a long time ago that very few people are going to have the love of this game that I do. I’ve always understood that in this area, for the most part, I am alone. Especially coming from the state of Texas, where football is king. I’m not the best of players. When I do good things on court, I know it’s because I can make up for my lack (缺乏) of athleticism by being a student of the game. I’ve never missed a training day. I don’t worry about school, family, or problems. I think about what’s in front of me, and how I can get the basketball in the hoop. Playing, watching, and reading about basketball fills me with a sense of enjoyment that I truly do feel that very few people can match. 1．What does the author think of basketball? A．It should be played indoors. B．It has won popularity in the US. C．It is more dangerous than other sports. D．It has become a game for huge people. 2．How did the author feel after his first shot? A．Very nervous. B．Truly tired. C．Really excited. D．Quite free. 3．What do we know about the author as a basketball player? A．He is happy to improve himself through hard work. B．He really enjoys playing basketball alone. C．He would rather be a football player. D．He is on Shaquille O’Neal’s team. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．Life lessons from playing basketball B．My road to being a basketball player C．Changes in my basketball dream D．My great love of basketball 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者对于篮球的热爱。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“As I see it, it’s wildly popular in the US and its athletes are extremely recognizable (在我看来，它在美国非常受欢迎，它的运动员也非常知名)”可知，作者认为篮球在美国很受欢迎。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“This was my first time ever shooting a basketball. I will never forget the first shot I ever took. It was perfect. It felt amazing! (这是我第一次投篮。我永远不会忘记我的第一次投篮。这太完美了。感觉太棒了！)”可知，作者第一次投篮后感觉很兴奋。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“I’m not the best of players. When I do good things on court, I know it’s because I can make up for my lack (缺乏) of athleticism by being a student of the game. I’ve never missed a training day. (我不是最好的球员。当我在球场上做得好时，我知道这是因为我可以通过学习比赛来弥补我运动能力的不足。我从来没有错过一个训练日。)”可知，作者谦虚好学，从没错过训练日，作为篮球运动员，作者乐于通过努力来提高自己。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A basketball court (球场) is where I feel most at home. (篮球场是我最自在的地方)”、第三段“This was my first time ever shooting a basketball. I will never forget the first shot I ever took. It was perfect. It felt amazing! And I’ve been in love with this sport ever since! (这是我第一次投篮。我永远不会忘记我的第一次投篮。这太完美了。感觉太棒了！从那以后我就爱上了这项运动！)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了作者对于篮球的热爱，所以“我对篮球的热爱”可以作为文章标题。故选D项。 （23-24高一上·浙江·期中）Math had never been something I was good at since middle school. Classes became harder in high school, and I was even further from a math teacher’s dream student. So at the start of my freshman year, I had an aversion to math. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to do well, but simply that I didn’t think I was able to do well. “I can’t” became my state of mind in all things related to math. However, I was soon to learn that “I can’t” was not a choice in Mr. A’s class. Mr. A always greeted us with open arms as he said, “Welcome! Smile! It’s a great day to be alive!” It was clear that Mr. A had a true passion (热情) not only for math but for teaching. If Mr. A ever experienced bad days in life, he never showed it. Mr. A greeted us with that same smile every day. He encouraged each student, from the top achiever to the “I can’t” student. I found myself looking forward to math class, although I still hated the subject itself. Being in Mr. A’s presence made  me feel good, as if I had the chance to succeed. As the year progressed, I spent increasingly more time on my homework, and I met with Mr. A weekly. My classmates began to do the same, and it became “cool” to have lunch and talk with Mr. A．We didn’t know it at the time, but he was changing our attitudes . Though my story is not one of overnight success and I didn’t become a straight-A math student, my hard work did begin to pay off and my grades slowly began to climb. There were hard times, of course. Difficult math questions sometimes succeeded in bringing me down, but Mr. A kept reminding (提醒) me, “Kate, smile! It’s a great day to be alive!” 1．What does the underlined word “aversion” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Interest. B．Hate. C．Duty. D．Passion. 2．What happened after the change of the author’s attitude to math? A．She made rapid progress. B．She fell in love with math. C．She became a straight-A math student. D．She still felt upset at difficult math questions sometimes. 3．What’s the main purpose of writing the passage? A．To remind us that math is difficult . B．To share her method of learning math. C．To honor a good teacher who changed her. D．To show how she got through a hard time about math. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者不擅长数学，并且厌恶数学，但大一时A老师让作者改变了态度，于是成绩开始慢慢上升。 1．词义猜测题。根据上文“Math had never been something I was good at since middle school. Classes became harder in high school, and I was even further from a math teacher’s dream student. (从中学开始，我就不擅长数学。高中的课程越来越难，我离数学老师理想中的学生更远了)”可知，从中学到高中，作者越来越学不会数学，所以作者肯定会有消极情绪。画线词所在句中的So表明，作者对数学的消极情绪会更加严重。再结合第四段中的“I found myself looking forward to math class, although I still hated the subject itself.(我发现自己很期待数学课，尽管我仍然讨厌这个科目本身)”可知，作者讨厌数学。由此可推知，aversion意为“讨厌”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据最后一段“There were hard times, of course. Difficult math questions sometimes succeeded in bringing me down, but Mr. A kept reminding (提醒) me, “Kate, smile! It’s a great day to be alive!” (当然，也有艰难的时期。难的数学题有时会让我沮丧，但A先生不断提醒我：“凯特，微笑！活着真是太棒了!”)”可知，作者对数学的态度改变后有时仍然对数学难题感到心烦意乱。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Difficult math questions sometimes succeeded in bringing me down, but Mr. A kept reminding (提醒) me, “Kate, smile! It’s a great day to be alive!”(难的数学题有时会让我沮丧，但A先生不断提醒我：“凯特，微笑！活着真是太棒了!”)”结合文章讲述了作者不擅长数学，并且厌恶数学，但大一时A老师让作者改变了态度，于是成绩开始慢慢上升。可推知，写这篇文章的主要目的是纪念一位改变她的好老师。故选C。 （23-24高一上·海南省直辖县级单位·期中）Cassis Marcellus Clay, also known as Muhammad Ali (拳王阿里), was born on January 17th, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. In his younger years he had no interest in sports until an accident (事故) happened. When Cassius was 12, his new bike was missing. Reporting the theft (盗窃) to Policeman Joe Martin, he said that he was going to beat whoever had taken his bike. Martin, who had been coaching youth boxing for decades, asked the boy, “Do you know how to fight?” When Cassius said that he didn’t, the officer suggested, “You’d better learn! ” It was the beginning of his boxing career (事业). Cassius devoted (致力于) himself to boxing training. Although he wasn’t very talented (有天资的) in boxing, he worked harder than anyone else in the gym. He’d rush to the gym every day as soon as school was over and would even train on Saturdays. Outside of the gym, Cassius stayed away from anything that would influence his training. He was showing the kind of determination and discipline (自律) that other boxers didn’t have. Under the guidance of Martin and his friend, young Clay began winning games one after another. By the age of 18 he had won 108 games, 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships and 2 national AAU titles. Today he is recognized as one of the greatest athletes of modern times. He always had self-confidence and believed in his ability that he could put his competitors off guard before the first round bell had even sounded. 1．How did Cassius feel when he told the policeman bis bike was stolen? A．Positive. B．Confused. C．Amazed. D．Angry. 2．What did Martin do with young Cassius? A．He asked Cassius to train hard. B．He helped Cassius to find his bike. C．He advised Cassius to learn boxing. D．He introduced Cassius to a boxing coach. 3．Which can be used to describe Cassius? A．Talented. B．Easy-going. C．Cold-hearted. D．Hard-working. 4．Why did the author mention some figures (数据) in Paragraph 4? A．To show Cassius’ achievements. B．To express Cassius’ determination. C．To express his admiration for Cassius. D．To show the importance of hard work. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了卡修斯·马塞勒斯·克莱成为伟大的拳击运动员的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Reporting the theft (盗窃) to Policeman Joe Martin, he said that he was going to beat whoever had taken his bike.(他把失窃的事报告给警察乔·马丁，说他要揍那个偷他自行车的人)”可知，Cassius告诉警察时想要打偷自行车的人，说明他很生气。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Martin, who had been coaching youth boxing for decades, asked the boy, “Do you know how to fight?” When Cassius said that he didn’t, the officer suggested, “You’d better learn! ”(马丁做了几十年的青年拳击教练，他问这个男孩:“你知道怎么打吗？”当卡修斯承认他不知道时，警官建议说:“你最好学学！”)”可知，Martin建议Cassius去学习拳击。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Although he wasn’t very talented (有天资的) in boxing, he worked harder than anyone else in the gym.(虽然他在拳击方面不是很有天赋，但他在体育馆里比任何人都努力)”可知，Cassius是努力的，勤勉的。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“By the age of 18 he had won 108 games, 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships and 2 national AAU titles. (18岁时，他赢得了108场比赛，6次肯塔基金手套冠军和2次全国AAU冠军)”可知，第四段的这些数字都在展示Cassius的成就。故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$