主题06 人与社会-志愿服务-【同步拓展阅读】2024-2025学年高一英语单元阅读提升(通用版)

2024-2025学年高一英语单元阅读提升（通用版） 主题06 人与社会：志愿服务 主题语境解读 志愿服务作为社会公益的重要组成部分，不仅体现了个人对社会的奉献和责任感，也是促进社会和谐、推动社会进步的重要途径。在高中英语阅读中，志愿服务主题常常出现，它涵盖了社会责任、公民参与、人文关怀等多个方面，是一个具有深度和广度的议题。志愿服务在全球范围内有着悠久的历史和深厚的文化底蕴。它鼓励人们以自愿、无偿的方式参与社会公益活动，为需要帮助的人群提供支持和援助。在高中英语阅读中引入志愿服务主题，旨在引导学生关注社会问题，培养他们的社会责任感和公民意识。 相关词句积累 阅读中常见的词汇表达举例 1. volunteer (名词) 志愿者 2. volunteer work/service 志愿工作/服务 3. volunteer organization 志愿组织 4. volunteering opportunity 志愿机会 5. voluntary work 自愿工作 6. volunteering project 志愿项目 7. give back to the community 回馈社区 8. make a difference 做出改变 9. serve others 为他人服务 10. offer one's time and skills 提供自己的时间和技能 11. be actively involved in community service 积极参与社区服务 12. contribute to a good cause 为一个善事做出贡献 13. volunteer for a charitable organization 为慈善组织做志愿者 14. dedicate oneself to volunteering 致力于志愿服务 15. volunteer abroad 海外志愿者 16. engage in volunteer activities 参与志愿活动 17. be passionate about volunteering 对志愿服务充满热情 18. be committed to making a difference in the world 致力于改变世界 19. do community service 进行社区服务 20. lend a helping hand 伸出援助之手 时文拓展阅读 Volunteering is an act of selflessness and dedication that has the potential to bring positive change to communities and individuals around the globe. It is a way for people to give back to their communities, make a difference in the world, and gain valuable skills and experiences that can benefit them throughout their lives. When we volunteer, we are not only helping others but also ourselves. The satisfaction and joy that come from making a positive impact on someone's life or contributing to a worthy cause can be incredibly rewarding. Volunteering allows us to connect with others, build relationships, and create a sense of belonging and purpose. Moreover, volunteering provides opportunities for personal growth and development. Through volunteering, we can learn new skills, gain confidence, and develop leadership abilities. We can also broaden our perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of different cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles. These experiences can enhance our resumes and make us more competitive in the job market. The benefits of volunteering extend far beyond the individual level. Volunteering plays a crucial role in building stronger, more resilient communities. When people work together towards a common goal, they create a sense of unity and cooperation that can lead to positive social change. Volunteering can also address critical societal issues such as poverty, education, health, and environmental conservation. In addition, volunteering has the power to break down barriers and promote inclusivity. It brings together people from different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life, fostering empathy, understanding, and respect. By volunteering, we can challenge stereotypes and promote diversity and equality. Furthermore, volunteering has a significant impact on the recipients of our help. It can provide hope, inspiration, and a sense of worth to those who may be struggling or facing difficult circumstances. Volunteering can also create a ripple effect, inspiring others to take action and make a positive change in their own lives and communities. To make the most of volunteering, it is important to find a cause or organization that aligns with our interests and values. This will ensure that we are passionate and committed to the work we do. We should also be open to learning and adapting, as volunteering often requires flexibility and a willingness to step outside our comfort zones. In conclusion, volunteering is a powerful tool for creating positive change in the world. It not only benefits the individuals and communities we serve but also enriches our own lives. By volunteering, we can make a tangible difference, foster social cohesion, and promote a more inclusive and compassionate society. So, let us embrace the power of volunteering and together make the world a better place. 【参考译文】 志愿服务是一种无私和奉献的行为，有可能为全球社区和个人带来积极的变化。这是人们回馈社区、改变世界、获得宝贵技能和经验的一种方式，这些技能和经验可以使他们终身受益。 当我们做志愿者时，我们不仅在帮助别人，也在帮助自己。对某人的生活产生积极影响或为有价值的事业做出贡献所带来的满足感和快乐可能会带来难以置信的回报。志愿服务使我们能够与他人建立联系，建立关系，并创造归属感和目标感。 此外，志愿服务为个人成长和发展提供了机会。通过志愿服务，我们可以学习新技能，获得信心，培养领导能力。我们还可以拓宽视野，更深入地了解不同的文化、信仰和生活方式。这些经历可以增强我们的简历，使我们在就业市场上更具竞争力。 志愿服务的好处远远超出了个人层面。志愿服务在建设更强大、更有弹性的社区方面发挥着至关重要的作用。当人们为一个共同的目标共同努力时，他们会创造一种团结与合作的感觉，从而带来积极的社会变革。志愿服务还可以解决贫困、教育、健康和环境保护等关键社会问题。 此外，志愿服务有能力打破障碍，促进包容性。它将来自不同背景、年龄和各行各业的人聚集在一起，培养同理心、理解和尊重。通过志愿服务，我们可以挑战刻板印象，促进多样性和平等。 此外，志愿服务对我们帮助的接受者有重大影响。它可以为那些可能正在挣扎或面临困难的人提供希望、灵感和价值感。志愿服务也可以产生连锁反应，激励他人采取行动，为自己的生活和社区带来积极的变化。 为了最大限度地利用志愿服务，找到一个符合我们利益和价值观的事业或组织是很重要的。这将确保我们充满激情，致力于我们所做的工作。我们也应该乐于学习和适应，因为志愿服务往往需要灵活性和走出舒适区的意愿。 总之，志愿服务是在世界上创造积极变化的有力工具。它不仅有益于我们所服务的个人和社区，也丰富了我们自己的生活。通过志愿服务，我们可以做出切实的改变，促进社会凝聚力，促进一个更具包容性和同情心的社会。因此，让我们拥抱志愿服务的力量，共同让世界变得更美好。 【参考词汇】 give back to回馈 make a difference起作用 impact on对…冲击 connect with与…联系 personal growth个人成长 综合实战演练 1 British artist Sacha Jafri has had an incredible year. In September, he set the record creating the world's largest painting. Last week, the painting was sold for $62 million, which Mr. Jafri will give to charity. Mr. Jafri is a 44-year-old artist from England. Last year, as the coronavirus spread and many countries went into lockdown, Mr. Jafri was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Rather than feeling stuck because he was unable to move on, Mr. Jafri decided to take on a huge project that could "make a really big difference". He decided to create the world's largest painting. And he wanted to do it in a way that would involve people from around the world. He asked children to send him pictures showing how they were feeling during the pandemic. He got artwork from kids in 140 different countries. Using the children's ideas as a starting point, Mr. Jafri began to paint. The painting is massive --- over 17,000 square feet. Mr. Jafri planned to cut it up into smaller pieces when he was finished, so he could sell them for charity. It took him 7 months to create the painting. He worked long hours --- often up to 20 hours a day. Mr. Jafri hoped that his painting, called "The Journey of Humanity", would help bring the world together during a difficult time. He tried to keep the ideas from the children's pictures in his mind. He even included the children's drawings in the artwork. When he finished last September, he had set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest painting. The painting was roughly the size of four basketball courts. Since Mr. Jafri's goal was to raise money to help children, the painting was split up into 70 large sections. Mr. Jafri hoped that by selling the sections separately, he could raise $30 million. But when the auction (拍卖) ended on March 22, Mr. Jafri did much better than that. And he didn't have to split up the pieces. The whole artwork was sold for $62 million. That's the fourth highest price ever paid for a painting by a living artist. 1．What drove Mr. Jafri to work on such a huge project? A．His talent for painting. B．His craziness about fame. C．His desire for wealth. D．His enthusiasm for charity. 2．What do you know about Mr. Jafri's artwork? A．It reflected the ideas of the children. B．It took him years to get it done. C．It was purchased by different buyers. D．It was sold at his expected price. 3．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．A Most Famous British Artist B．A Guinness World Record C．The World's Largest Painting D．The Most Expensive Painting 2 Last Sunday, an earthquake struck the Napa Valley area of northern California. It happened in the middle of the night, becoming the strongest earthquake to strike the Napa Valley in 15 years. No one was killed, but many people were treated in hospitals. I said to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and three-year-old Meghan, “We have so much, and these poor people in trouble now have nothing. We’ll share what we have with them.” I filled a box with foods and clothes. While I was doing this, I advised the boys to choose their toys and donate some of their less favourite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out their old toys and put them together. Then she walked away. A few minutes later she came back with Lucy, her much-loved doll. She put the doll on top of the other toys. “Oh, dear,” I said. “You don’t have to give Lucy. You love her so much.” Meghan said, “Lucy makes me happy, Mummy. Maybe she’ll make another little girl happy, too.” I looked at Meghan for a long moment. She taught me a lesson. It’s easy to give something that we don’t want any more, but hard to give what we cherish (珍爱), isn’t it? 1．How many children does the writer have? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 2．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The earthquake caused many deaths. B．The earthquake is the biggest in history. C．The earthquake happened at night. D．The earthquake hit the city of California. 3．What did Meghan take out for the people in trouble? A．An old toy. B．Clothes. C．A doll. D．Food. 4．What’s the best title of this passage? A．A Family Story B．The Spirit of Giving C．A White Night D．A Sad Experience 3 The moonlight poured in through the windows, lighting the room. Oliver was sitting at the table, totally absorbed in his book. Oliver was a book fan. He read books whenever he could. Grandma Agnes felt sorry for Oliver when she heard him talk enthusiastically about the books he read because they were poor. She knew the money she gave him for lunch was spent on those books instead. The next day, on the bus, Oliver was reading his storybook again when he heard a noise and raised his eyes. He saw the bus driver shouting at a blind older woman. She explained to the driver that her daughter was ill in hospital, and that she forgot to bring her purse. The driver mistakenly believed that she was making excuses to avoid paying the bus ticket! Knowing she wouldn’t be able to persuade the driver, the older woman was about to get off the bus, when Oliver stepped in. “I’ll pay for her fare, sir!” he said. Then Oliver helped the blind older woman into the seat next to him and paid her fare. When he returned to his seat, the woman said to him, “Thank you, little kid, you have a sweet voice!” “I’m a big boy! And my name is Oliver, ” Oliver said proudly. “I’m Mary,” the older woman introduced herself and expressed her gratitude for helping her. Although Oliver had planned to use the money to buy the next book in the series he was reading, he couldn’t bear to see Mary in trouble. They had a chat before Oliver’s stop arrived. Oliver liked Mary because she reminded him of the person he loved deeply. When he talked with her, she listened to him with the same patience as Grandma Agnes. 1．Why did Grandma Agnes feel sorry for Oliver? A．She was too poor to buy him books. B．She heard him talk about his lunch. C．He spent too much time in reading. D．He cared little about on his health. 2．How did Oliver help the older woman on the bus? A．By giving his seat. B．By shouting at the driver. C．By talking with her. D．By buying her the ticket. 3．What can we learn about Oliver? A．He is brave and moody. B．He is lucky and creative. C．He is helpful and generous. D．He is kind and successful. 4．Who do you think Mary reminded Oliver of? A．His Mum. B．His grandma. C．His sister. D．His patient. 4 It’s 1:30 am in Kenya’s populated north, and 50 people are lying on their backs on the shore of a dried-up river, staring up at the night sky. These stargazers have travelled 250 miles to Samburu to witness the Perseid meteor shower(英仙座流星雨). They are not disappointed: Every few minutes, arrows of light shoot across the sky like silent fireworks. The Star Safari is organised by a Kenyan astronomer, Susan Murabana, who has brought a 50 kg,170 cm-long telescope to allow the group to view Mars and deep-sky objects. But here in Samburu, where light pollution is minimal, the Perseid meteors—visible with the naked eye (裸眼)—steal the show. Every two months, Murabana and her husband load their telescope on to the roof of their 4×4 and set off to rural communities, where they give up to 300 children a chance to view the planets and learn about constellations (星座) and the basics of astrophysics. They primarily targets schools in remote areas because of her mission to give girls an opportunity that she wishes had been available to her. “When I started this work, I didn’t see people who looked like me. I was a lone ranger and I wanted to change that.” says Murabana. “There is a common misconception in Kenya that astronomy in general is hard, boring, and only for boys,” she adds. “I’d like to teach young girls that astronomy is neither of these things and that they, too, can become astronomers,” says Murabana. Murabana’s passion for astronomy began in her early 20s when her uncle invited her to join a similar outreach session organized by the Cosmos Education. “That was a gamechanger. If an outreach group had come to me when I was a young teenager, my attitude towards a career in astronomy would have been positive. I ended up studying sociology and economics, but maybe I would have desired to be an astronomer,” she says. Inspired by the Cosmos Education, Murabana completed an online master’s degree in astronomy with the James Cook University in 201l and set up her own outreach programme. She looked to Dr Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, as a role model. “I hope that one day, through this work, I will spark a chain reaction that leads to the first African woman in space.” 1．What do the underlined words “steal the show” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Ruin the effort. B．Face the challenge. C．Attract more attention. D．Keep the promise. 2．Why does Murabana target girl students in remote areas? A．To help them out of poverty. B．To inspire their love of astronomy. C．To look for assistants for her work. D．To give them an edge over boys in studies. 3．What can we learn about Murabana from paragraph 6? A．She enjoyed playing games. B．She longed to be an astronomer. C．She is an initiator of Cosmos Education. D．She regretted not taking astronomy earlier. 4．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The birth of a Kenyan woman astronomer. B．The prejudice against girls in rural Kenyan. C．The Kenyan astronomer bringing astronomy to the people. D．The Kenyan stargazers watching the Perseid meteors shower. 【解析】本篇是记叙文。文章主要讲述了肯尼亚天文学家Susan Murabana致力于普及天文知识的情况。 1．词义猜测题。根据前文“The Star Safari is organised by a Kenyan astronomer, Susan Murabana, who has brought a 50 kg,170 cm-long telescope to allow the group to view Mars and deep-sky objects. But here in Samburu, where light pollution is minimal, the Perseid meteors—visible with the naked eye(裸眼) (星际旅行由肯尼亚天文学家Susan Murabana组织，她带来了一个50公斤，170厘米长的望远镜，让这个团队可以观察火星和深空天体。但是在这里的桑布鲁，光污染最小，英仙座流星——肉眼可见)”可知，以前是这架望远镜让大家观察天体，而这次因为污染少流星雨用裸眼可以看见从而抢了望远镜的风头，因此划线部分的意思是“吸引了更多注意力”。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“They primarily targets schools in remote areas because of her mission to give girls an opportunity that she wishes had been available to her. (他们主要针对偏远地区的学校，因为她的使命是给女孩们一个她希望能得到的机会。)”和第五段““There is a common misconception in Kenya that astronomy in general is hard, boring, and only for boys,” she adds. “I’d like to teach young girls that astronomy is neither of these things and that they, too, can become astronomers,” says Murabana.(她补充说:“在肯尼亚有一种普遍的误解，认为天文学总体上是困难、无聊的，而且只适合男孩。”Murabana说:“我想告诉年轻女孩，天文学不是这两种东西，她们也可以成为天文学家。”)”可知，Murabana主要针对偏远地区的孩子尤其是女孩，为了激发她们对天文学的热爱。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第六段“If an outreach group had come to me when I was a young teenager.my attitude towards a career in astronomy would have been positive. I ended up studying sociology and economics, but maybe I would have desired to be an astronomer (如果在我十几岁的时候有一个外展小组来找我，我对天文学事业的态度会是积极的。我最终学习了社会学和经济学，但也许我想成为一名天文学家)”推知，Murabana后悔没有早点学天文学。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第三段“Every two months, Murabana and her husband load their telescope on to the roof of their4×4 and set off to rural communities, where they give up to 300 children a chance to view the planets and learn about constellations (星座) and the basics of astrophysics. (每两个月，Murabana和她的丈夫将他们的望远镜装在他们4×4的屋顶上，出发去农村社区，在那里他们给多达300个孩子一个观察行星和了解星座的机会(星座)和天体物理学的基础知识)”可知，本文主要介绍了致力于把天文学带给人民的肯尼亚天文学家Susan Murabana的故事。故选C。 5 Your help makes a big difference! These organizations provide year-round support for those who need it the most. Please give your generous support to one or more of these charities. Back Up For over 35 years, Back Up, the national charity has helped people affected by spinal cord injury rebuild their independence after a devastating (毁灭性的) injury. Today, Back Up is at the forefront of helping people in UK adjust positively to spinal cord injury. Your donation really matters! Donate at backuptrust.org.uk. Debra UK Debra has been devoted to gifting vital care to EB patients for 60 years. EB (epidermolysis bullosa) is a genetic disease that causes the skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. There are no cures for EB, but specialist healthcare are available in Birmingham and London. With your support, Debra can continue to provide grants (补助金), ensuring patients across the UK medical support. Please donate at debra.org.uk. Chase Africa When Chase Africa enabled Venzetina to earn a living, she set up her own business and now sends her two children to school. Venzetina said: “Life could have been so much harder. Thanks to the Chase Africa, I can support my family.” Chase Africa, a charity organization founded in 2012, has changed many African women’s life. To donate, please visit chaseafrica.org.uk. The Trauma Care Charity The Trauma Care Charity has helped Trauma (创伤) victims for 22 years. They work with all levels of medical professionals, from volunteers, nurses and consultants. To find out more, scan the QR code or go to traumacare.org.uk. 1．Which charity organization has the shortest history? A．The Trauma Care Charity. B．Back Up. C．Debra UK. D．Chase Africa. 2．If you want to help people born with EB, you should donate at ______. A．backuptrust.org.uk. B．debra.org.uk. C．traumacare.org.uk. D．chaseafrica.org.uk. 3．What do the two organizations Back Up and Debra UK have in common? A．They support the disabled in Europe. B．They provide jobs for homeless people. C．They offer help to patients in UK. D．They donate money to women in Africa. 6 Tya started volunteering as a Greenpeace firefighter after the great forest fire in Riau in2015. “My family was my main reason to sign up. My parents had a respiratory (呼吸的) infection caused by the smoke. Small children were also forced to stay at home. What is certain is that we are directly impacted by the forest fires,” said Tya. Now, every year, as summer rolls around, Tya gets worried because that’s when most forest fires occur, either naturally or as a result of land clearing. “In my opinion, forest fires are the result of human activities of those who no longer think about clean air,” she said. Before carrying out tasks in the field, she had to take a volunteer firefighting course held by Greenpeace Indonesia. As a new firefighter, Tya’s first few duties have been to carry out awareness campaigns to talk about the dangers of forest fires. In order to protect nature, she encourages the public to reduce their use of single-use plastic and also to carry ashtrays to hold cigarette butts. “It could be simple acts but the effect that is felt is extraordinary, especially when people around you are also slowly becoming more aware of climate issues,” she said. In 2016, Tya and her team spent two weeks putting out fires in the Bukit Timah area. On one of the days, a strong wind had picked up, flaming the underground fire back up to the surface where it quickly started getting worse. Back at camp, Tya and her other colleagues were worried for the safety of their teammates. Fortunately they made it back safely, but their faces looked more tired than usual. Despite the challenges, the courageous young woman stands ready to do what she can to protect the environment. “As a firefighting volunteer, I must be ready when called upon in the event of a fire and ready to be placed wherever I am needed.” 1．What do we know about Tya? A．She became a firefighting volunteer before 2015. B．She was influenced by the forest fire indirectly. C．She had a respiratory infection caused by the smoke. D．She became a volunteer mainly because of her family. 2．What did Tya try to convey through her words in Paragraph 4? A．Her first duties were too simple. B．Small acts could make a difference. C．She sacrificed a lot to finish the duties. D．People had much awareness of climate issues. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Tya? A．Brave and responsible. B．Humorous and helpful. C．Confident and generous. D．Traditional and optimistic. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Story of a Firefighter Volunteer B．The Influence of Forest Fires on Indonesia C．A Meaningful Voluntary Firefighting Course D．Preventing Respiratory Diseases Caused by Fires ( 标题归纳题的解答技巧 该类题目要求考生在理解文章的基础上，结合文章的体裁和结构，从所给选项中选出适合文章的标题。注意最佳标题的特点：精准性强(不改变原文的意义和感情色彩)；覆盖性强(能概括全文并体现文章的主旨)。 要首先找出文章的主题句，然后根据文章主题句确定文章标题，如果没有主题句再寻找全文重复性强的关键词或者概括全文。 关键词法 反复出现的词语，多次重复的观点就是体现主旨的关键词 主题句法 根据文章主题句，确定中心词充当标题 穿珠连串法 分析文章细节，确定共同点，如同穿珠般，串联细节共同点，确定标题 逆向法 根据四个选项，考虑其可能内容，对照原文，最相似者为最佳选项 ) 7 Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramic class. On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Annoyed, I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation. “Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly. “No,” I said. “We are going to volunteer at a children’s shelter today. I have been there before and I think it will benefit you,” she explained. When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron marks. I was told it was because she wouldn’t stop crying. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds. As I took in my surroundings, I felt a gentle tug on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi. You want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her tiny hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me. My mom taught me a worthy lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I try to instill(逐渐灌输) these values in my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget. 1．The author admired her mom for ________. A．her kindness to others B．her excellent teaching C．her quality of honesty D．her positive attitude to life 2．When she was asked to go out with her mom, the author was ________. A．excited B．surprised C．angry D．worried 3．From the passage we learn most children in the shelter ________. A．were often punished by staff B．weren’t allowed to go outside C．were once treated badly D．all suffered from mental illness 4．The underlined word “reinforcement” in the passage is closest in meaning to “________”. A．truth B．support C．comfort D．help 8 A copy of Edward Said’s Culture and Imperialism sits next to an old edition of Ian Fleming’s Gold finger. Classic novels by George Orwell and Ursula K. Le Guin lie on other shelves along with literature and classics in English, German, French and Russian. These are just some of the 350 books housed in the “Travellers’ Library”, a two-story wooden house on the bank of a beautiful lake. Its creator is 50-year -old Muhammad Latif Oata—a school dropout. While Oata lacks the required schooling to read these books himself, the stories in them hold great value to him. Forced to drop out of school to support his family, Oata was only 16 when he moved to a strange city where he sold some items from his home state. One day, a foreign tourist passing by his stand gave Oata a book. Unable to read, he asked the tourist to tell him the story in it. It was about a poor young girl who gained success through continuous effort and struggle. Inspired by the story and hungry for more, he began a barter system where anyone borrowing a book would have to give one in return and tell him a story. Oata’s collection grew to around 600 by 2003, but floods damaged around 200 of them later. “They are my most prized things,” Oata says with pride in broken English he has picked up from communicating with tourists. When Oata returned to the valley in 2007, he set up a small travel agency with a library for visitors to enjoy. Over the past year, however, the trouble in the state has led to fewer travelers and Oata’s business has also suffered. How long will he take care of the books and keep his small library open and available for people in need? “As long as I am alive,” he says with a smile. “And even when I am gone, these books will remain there because books always find their readers.” 1．What do we know about Oata? A．He didn’t like his work. B．He was removed from school. C．He didn’t receive much education. D．He was persuaded to build a wooden house. 2．What does the underlined phrase “a barter system” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．A system for book sales. B．A system for writing stories. C．A system for exchanging ideas. D．A system for swapping things. 3．What is Oata’s attitude towards the future of the “Travellers’ Library”? A．Optimistic. B．Curious. C．Unconcerned. D．Disappointed. 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Difficulties have defeated Oata. B．Don’t judge a book by its cover. C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. D．Books enrich Oata with their magic. 9 Eleven-year-old Allan Baltz of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is familiar with the foster (领养) care system. When he and his twin sister Alice were only four, they came to live with their foster parents Derek and Lesli Baltz. Last fall when Allan got an opportunity to pay it forward, he made it count. During the height of the 2021 shutdown, to keep their kids entertained at home, the family decided to switch up their hairstyles. Lesli dyed her hair red and Alice went blue. Derek tried out a mustache, and Allan went the craziest by growing out a long, beautiful mullet (胭脂鱼发型). When friends pushed Allan to enter the USA Mullet Championships competition, Allan initially wasn’t interested because he thought he couldn’t win. However, once he learned there was a cash prize, he changed his tune. “He instantly was like ‘Oh, OK. I can do it, and we’ll give the money to kids in foster care.” Lesli said. “He didn’t hesitate. He didn’t say, ‘I can get a bike, then give some money away.’ It was just instant that he wanted to give it away.” After submitting his photo and following up with several weeks of campaigning, Allan took home the top prize in the kid’s division with more than 25, 000 votes in his favor. He split his winnings between two local foster care organizations, Together We Foster and Project Zero, but his impact went far beyond just the $2,500 he donated. His giving heart inspired others to do the same, and he ended up raising an additional $4,500 for the two organizations. “People also started volunteering … and donating,” Lesli said. “A few people that we know decided to start fostering because of Allan’s story. The way that people hear it and it inspires them to do something about the foster care crisis is really incredible.” Lesli said she couldn’t be prouder of Allan’s heart for helping others and feels truly lucky to be his mom. 1．What do the underlined words “pay it forward” mean in paragraph 2? A．Spend plenty of money. B．Pass on love to others. C．Pay for goods in advance. D．Win great popularity. 2．Why did Allan grow a mullet? A．It was really a good way to have fun. B．It was an extremely popular hairstyle. C．It was required for the competition. D．It was the craziest thing he’d ever done. 3．Which of the following words would be used to describe Allan? A．Talented and decisive. B．Selfless and open-minded. C．Generous and kind-hearted. D．Sensitive and sociable. 4．What was the influence of Allan’s donation of prize money? A．It led to the donation totaling $4,500 in the end. B．It inspired more people to get involved in foster care. C．He helped to successfully solve foster care crisis. D．He luckily won true love and admiration of Lesli. 10 Eradajere Oleita thinks she may have a partial solution to two of our country’s persistent problems: garbage and poverty. It’s called the Chip Bag Project. The 26-year-old student and environmentalist from Detroit is asking a favor of local snack lovers: Rather than toss your empty chip bags into the trash, donate them so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the homeless. Chip eaters drop off their empty bags from Doritos, Lay’s, and other favorites at two locations in Detroit: a print shop and a clothing store, where Oleita and her volunteer helpers collect them. After they sanitize the chip bags in soapy hot water, they slice them open, lay them flat, and iron them together. They use padding and liners from old coats to line the insides. It takes about four hours to sew a sleeping bag, and each takes around 150 to 300 chip bags, depending on whether they’re single-serve or family size. The result is a sleeping bag that is “waterproof, lightweight, and easy to carry around,” Oleita told the Detroit News. Since its start in 2020, the Chip Bag Project has collected more than 800,000 chip bags and, as of last December, created 110 sleeping bags. Sure, some people believe it would be simpler to help the homeless by raising money to buy new sleeping bags. But that’s only half the goal for Oleita — whose family moved to the United States from Nigeria a decade ago with the hope of attaining a better life — and her fellow volunteers. “We are dedicated to making an impact not only socially, but environmentally,” she says. And, of course, there’s the symbolism of recycling bags that would otherwise land in the trash and using them to help the homeless. It’s a powerful reminder that environmental injustice and poverty often go hand in hand. As Oleita told hourdetroit.com, “I think it’s time to show connections between all of these issues.” 1．What’s Oleita’s solution to the problem of garbage and poverty? A．Talking people out of eating chips. B．Conducting garbage classification. C．Buying sleeping bags for the homeless. D．Recycling chip bags to make sleeping bags. 2．Which word below can be used to replace the underlined word “sanitize” in Para.2? A．Clean. B．Displace. C．Classify. D．Analyze. 3．Which statement best describes the sleeping bags made by the Chip Bag Project? A．Costly and time-consuming. B．Complex and fireproof. C．Functional and light. D．Fancy and environmentally friendly. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Environmental protection comes first. B．Poverty results in environmental issues. C．Garbage and poverty could be dealt with together. D．The homeless should help each other hand in hand. 思维素养提升 Task 1 校园报本期开设了志愿者故事专栏，正在向同学们征稿，请分享你的志愿者经历或故事，并谈谈收获与感悟。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Task 2 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使其构成一篇完整的短文。 It all started with a simple question: “Can I paint your portrait?” In the summer of 2015, Peterson and his wife, Vanessa, had just moved to Santa Ana, California. Outside the couple’s fourth-floor apartment, a homeless man was often yelling on the street corner, sometimes keeping them awake at night. Peterson, 28. would pass the guy on his way to his job, but they never spoke . What could they possibly have in common? One day, Peterson was relaxing in his living room, reading a book, when his quiet was disturbed by the homeless man. Inspired by the book’s compassionate message, Peterson made an unexpected decision: He was going to go outside and introduce himself. In that first conversation, Peterson learned the man’ s name was Faris. He’d moved to California to pursue a care er in music, but he soon fell on hard times and ended up living on the street for more than a decade. “It was the weirdest thing to me,” Peterson recalled later. “I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year, had overgrown finger nails, probably hadn’t had a shower in close to a year. But his story, the life inside of him, inspired me.”And even though Peterson, a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in about eight years, he found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Faris said yes. Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to form Faces In the Community(FIC), a nonprofit organization focused on befriending and painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused. Peterson sells the portraits sign atured by both subject and artist for a few thousand dollars, splitting the proceeds(收入) and putting half into what he calls a”love account”for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet. Of course, Faris was the first to benefit from FIC． 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Seeing his portrait, the homeless man was moved to tears. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inspired by Peterson and Faris, many artists joined them. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ( 6 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年高一英语单元阅读提升（通用版） 主题06 人与社会：志愿服务 主题语境解读 志愿服务作为社会公益的重要组成部分，不仅体现了个人对社会的奉献和责任感，也是促进社会和谐、推动社会进步的重要途径。在高中英语阅读中，志愿服务主题常常出现，它涵盖了社会责任、公民参与、人文关怀等多个方面，是一个具有深度和广度的议题。志愿服务在全球范围内有着悠久的历史和深厚的文化底蕴。它鼓励人们以自愿、无偿的方式参与社会公益活动，为需要帮助的人群提供支持和援助。在高中英语阅读中引入志愿服务主题，旨在引导学生关注社会问题，培养他们的社会责任感和公民意识。 相关词句积累 阅读中常见的词汇表达举例 1. volunteer (名词) 志愿者 2. volunteer work/service 志愿工作/服务 3. volunteer organization 志愿组织 4. volunteering opportunity 志愿机会 5. voluntary work 自愿工作 6. volunteering project 志愿项目 7. give back to the community 回馈社区 8. make a difference 做出改变 9. serve others 为他人服务 10. offer one's time and skills 提供自己的时间和技能 11. be actively involved in community service 积极参与社区服务 12. contribute to a good cause 为一个善事做出贡献 13. volunteer for a charitable organization 为慈善组织做志愿者 14. dedicate oneself to volunteering 致力于志愿服务 15. volunteer abroad 海外志愿者 16. engage in volunteer activities 参与志愿活动 17. be passionate about volunteering 对志愿服务充满热情 18. be committed to making a difference in the world 致力于改变世界 19. do community service 进行社区服务 20. lend a helping hand 伸出援助之手 时文拓展阅读 Volunteering is an act of selflessness and dedication that has the potential to bring positive change to communities and individuals around the globe. It is a way for people to give back to their communities, make a difference in the world, and gain valuable skills and experiences that can benefit them throughout their lives. When we volunteer, we are not only helping others but also ourselves. The satisfaction and joy that come from making a positive impact on someone's life or contributing to a worthy cause can be incredibly rewarding. Volunteering allows us to connect with others, build relationships, and create a sense of belonging and purpose. Moreover, volunteering provides opportunities for personal growth and development. Through volunteering, we can learn new skills, gain confidence, and develop leadership abilities. We can also broaden our perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of different cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles. These experiences can enhance our resumes and make us more competitive in the job market. The benefits of volunteering extend far beyond the individual level. Volunteering plays a crucial role in building stronger, more resilient communities. When people work together towards a common goal, they create a sense of unity and cooperation that can lead to positive social change. Volunteering can also address critical societal issues such as poverty, education, health, and environmental conservation. In addition, volunteering has the power to break down barriers and promote inclusivity. It brings together people from different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life, fostering empathy, understanding, and respect. By volunteering, we can challenge stereotypes and promote diversity and equality. Furthermore, volunteering has a significant impact on the recipients of our help. It can provide hope, inspiration, and a sense of worth to those who may be struggling or facing difficult circumstances. Volunteering can also create a ripple effect, inspiring others to take action and make a positive change in their own lives and communities. To make the most of volunteering, it is important to find a cause or organization that aligns with our interests and values. This will ensure that we are passionate and committed to the work we do. We should also be open to learning and adapting, as volunteering often requires flexibility and a willingness to step outside our comfort zones. In conclusion, volunteering is a powerful tool for creating positive change in the world. It not only benefits the individuals and communities we serve but also enriches our own lives. By volunteering, we can make a tangible difference, foster social cohesion, and promote a more inclusive and compassionate society. So, let us embrace the power of volunteering and together make the world a better place. 【参考译文】 志愿服务是一种无私和奉献的行为，有可能为全球社区和个人带来积极的变化。这是人们回馈社区、改变世界、获得宝贵技能和经验的一种方式，这些技能和经验可以使他们终身受益。 当我们做志愿者时，我们不仅在帮助别人，也在帮助自己。对某人的生活产生积极影响或为有价值的事业做出贡献所带来的满足感和快乐可能会带来难以置信的回报。志愿服务使我们能够与他人建立联系，建立关系，并创造归属感和目标感。 此外，志愿服务为个人成长和发展提供了机会。通过志愿服务，我们可以学习新技能，获得信心，培养领导能力。我们还可以拓宽视野，更深入地了解不同的文化、信仰和生活方式。这些经历可以增强我们的简历，使我们在就业市场上更具竞争力。 志愿服务的好处远远超出了个人层面。志愿服务在建设更强大、更有弹性的社区方面发挥着至关重要的作用。当人们为一个共同的目标共同努力时，他们会创造一种团结与合作的感觉，从而带来积极的社会变革。志愿服务还可以解决贫困、教育、健康和环境保护等关键社会问题。 此外，志愿服务有能力打破障碍，促进包容性。它将来自不同背景、年龄和各行各业的人聚集在一起，培养同理心、理解和尊重。通过志愿服务，我们可以挑战刻板印象，促进多样性和平等。 此外，志愿服务对我们帮助的接受者有重大影响。它可以为那些可能正在挣扎或面临困难的人提供希望、灵感和价值感。志愿服务也可以产生连锁反应，激励他人采取行动，为自己的生活和社区带来积极的变化。 为了最大限度地利用志愿服务，找到一个符合我们利益和价值观的事业或组织是很重要的。这将确保我们充满激情，致力于我们所做的工作。我们也应该乐于学习和适应，因为志愿服务往往需要灵活性和走出舒适区的意愿。 总之，志愿服务是在世界上创造积极变化的有力工具。它不仅有益于我们所服务的个人和社区，也丰富了我们自己的生活。通过志愿服务，我们可以做出切实的改变，促进社会凝聚力，促进一个更具包容性和同情心的社会。因此，让我们拥抱志愿服务的力量，共同让世界变得更美好。 【参考词汇】 give back to回馈 make a difference起作用 impact on对…冲击 connect with与…联系 personal growth个人成长 综合实战演练 1 British artist Sacha Jafri has had an incredible year. In September, he set the record creating the world's largest painting. Last week, the painting was sold for $62 million, which Mr. Jafri will give to charity. Mr. Jafri is a 44-year-old artist from England. Last year, as the coronavirus spread and many countries went into lockdown, Mr. Jafri was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Rather than feeling stuck because he was unable to move on, Mr. Jafri decided to take on a huge project that could "make a really big difference". He decided to create the world's largest painting. And he wanted to do it in a way that would involve people from around the world. He asked children to send him pictures showing how they were feeling during the pandemic. He got artwork from kids in 140 different countries. Using the children's ideas as a starting point, Mr. Jafri began to paint. The painting is massive --- over 17,000 square feet. Mr. Jafri planned to cut it up into smaller pieces when he was finished, so he could sell them for charity. It took him 7 months to create the painting. He worked long hours --- often up to 20 hours a day. Mr. Jafri hoped that his painting, called "The Journey of Humanity", would help bring the world together during a difficult time. He tried to keep the ideas from the children's pictures in his mind. He even included the children's drawings in the artwork. When he finished last September, he had set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest painting. The painting was roughly the size of four basketball courts. Since Mr. Jafri's goal was to raise money to help children, the painting was split up into 70 large sections. Mr. Jafri hoped that by selling the sections separately, he could raise $30 million. But when the auction (拍卖) ended on March 22, Mr. Jafri did much better than that. And he didn't have to split up the pieces. The whole artwork was sold for $62 million. That's the fourth highest price ever paid for a painting by a living artist. 1．What drove Mr. Jafri to work on such a huge project? A．His talent for painting. B．His craziness about fame. C．His desire for wealth. D．His enthusiasm for charity. 2．What do you know about Mr. Jafri's artwork? A．It reflected the ideas of the children. B．It took him years to get it done. C．It was purchased by different buyers. D．It was sold at his expected price. 3．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．A Most Famous British Artist B．A Guinness World Record C．The World's Largest Painting D．The Most Expensive Painting 【解析】这是一篇记叙文。讲述英国艺术家Sacha Jafri在疫情期间完成了一副巨画，并将画作拍卖的钱全部捐给了慈善机构。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Last week, the painting was sold for $62 million, which Mr. Jafri will give to charity.”（上周，这幅画以6200万美元的价格售出，Jafri先生将把它捐给慈善机构。）可知，Jafri先生将卖画的钱捐给了慈善机构，由此可以推知他对慈善事业的热情促使他完成了这幅巨画。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“Using the children's ideas as a starting point, Mr. Jafri began to paint.”（Jafri先生以孩子们的想法为出发点开始画画。）及第四段第三句“ He even included the children's drawings in the artwork.”（他甚至在作品中加入了孩子们的画。）可知，Jafri的作品反映了孩子们的想法。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。文章第一段第二句“In September, he set the record creating the world's largest painting. ”（9月，他创造了世界上最大的绘画作品。）就点明了主题，后文都在围绕这幅最大的绘画作品展开介绍，因而C选项The World's Largest Painting（世界上最大的画）适合做本文的标题。故选C。 2 Last Sunday, an earthquake struck the Napa Valley area of northern California. It happened in the middle of the night, becoming the strongest earthquake to strike the Napa Valley in 15 years. No one was killed, but many people were treated in hospitals. I said to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and three-year-old Meghan, “We have so much, and these poor people in trouble now have nothing. We’ll share what we have with them.” I filled a box with foods and clothes. While I was doing this, I advised the boys to choose their toys and donate some of their less favourite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out their old toys and put them together. Then she walked away. A few minutes later she came back with Lucy, her much-loved doll. She put the doll on top of the other toys. “Oh, dear,” I said. “You don’t have to give Lucy. You love her so much.” Meghan said, “Lucy makes me happy, Mummy. Maybe she’ll make another little girl happy, too.” I looked at Meghan for a long moment. She taught me a lesson. It’s easy to give something that we don’t want any more, but hard to give what we cherish (珍爱), isn’t it? 1．How many children does the writer have? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 2．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The earthquake caused many deaths. B．The earthquake is the biggest in history. C．The earthquake happened at night. D．The earthquake hit the city of California. 3．What did Meghan take out for the people in trouble? A．An old toy. B．Clothes. C．A doll. D．Food. 4．What’s the best title of this passage? A．A Family Story B．The Spirit of Giving C．A White Night D．A Sad Experience 【解析】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述上周日，加利福尼亚州北部纳帕谷地区发生地震之后，作者号召她的三个孩子一起为灾区捐赠的故事。作者从中体会到给予的意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“I said to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and three-year-old Meghan (我对我七岁的双胞胎布拉德和布雷特以及三岁的梅根说)”可知，作者有三个孩子。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“Last Sunday, an earthquake struck the Napa Valley area of northern California. It happened in the middle of the night, (上周日，加利福尼亚州北部纳帕谷地区发生地震。事情发生在半夜，)”可知，这场地震发生在半夜。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“A few minutes later she came back with Lucy, her much-loved doll. (几分钟后，她带着深受宠爱的洋娃娃露西回来了。)”可知，梅根要给灾区捐赠她最喜欢的洋娃娃露西。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“I looked at Meghan for a long moment. She taught me a lesson. It’s easy to give something that we don’t want any more, but hard to give what we cherish (珍爱), isn’t it? (我看了梅根好一会儿。她给我上了一课。给予我们不再想要的东西很容易，但给予我们珍惜的东西很难，不是吗？)”可知，这篇文章主要通过讲述作者和孩子们一起为震后灾区捐赠的故事体会到给予的意义。故选B。 3 The moonlight poured in through the windows, lighting the room. Oliver was sitting at the table, totally absorbed in his book. Oliver was a book fan. He read books whenever he could. Grandma Agnes felt sorry for Oliver when she heard him talk enthusiastically about the books he read because they were poor. She knew the money she gave him for lunch was spent on those books instead. The next day, on the bus, Oliver was reading his storybook again when he heard a noise and raised his eyes. He saw the bus driver shouting at a blind older woman. She explained to the driver that her daughter was ill in hospital, and that she forgot to bring her purse. The driver mistakenly believed that she was making excuses to avoid paying the bus ticket! Knowing she wouldn’t be able to persuade the driver, the older woman was about to get off the bus, when Oliver stepped in. “I’ll pay for her fare, sir!” he said. Then Oliver helped the blind older woman into the seat next to him and paid her fare. When he returned to his seat, the woman said to him, “Thank you, little kid, you have a sweet voice!” “I’m a big boy! And my name is Oliver, ” Oliver said proudly. “I’m Mary,” the older woman introduced herself and expressed her gratitude for helping her. Although Oliver had planned to use the money to buy the next book in the series he was reading, he couldn’t bear to see Mary in trouble. They had a chat before Oliver’s stop arrived. Oliver liked Mary because she reminded him of the person he loved deeply. When he talked with her, she listened to him with the same patience as Grandma Agnes. 1．Why did Grandma Agnes feel sorry for Oliver? A．She was too poor to buy him books. B．She heard him talk about his lunch. C．He spent too much time in reading. D．He cared little about on his health. 2．How did Oliver help the older woman on the bus? A．By giving his seat. B．By shouting at the driver. C．By talking with her. D．By buying her the ticket. 3．What can we learn about Oliver? A．He is brave and moody. B．He is lucky and creative. C．He is helpful and generous. D．He is kind and successful. 4．Who do you think Mary reminded Oliver of? A．His Mum. B．His grandma. C．His sister. D．His patient. 【解析】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述奥利弗是个书迷，虽然家里很穷，但是他仍然利用仅有的打算买书的钱来帮助了一位老奶奶。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Grandma Agnes felt sorry for Oliver when she heard him talk enthusiastically about the books he read because they were poor. (艾格尼丝奶奶听到奥利弗热情地谈论他读的书时，为他感到难过，因为他们很穷。)”可知，艾格尼丝奶奶感到难过，是因为他们很穷，没钱给奥利弗买书。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段““I’ll pay for her fare, sir!” he said. (“我来付她的车费，先生！”他说。)”可知，奥利弗给那位老奶奶买了车票来帮助她。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段““I’ll pay for her fare, sir!” he said. (“我来付她的车费，先生！”他说。)”可知，奥利弗很慷慨。根据第四段“Although Oliver had planned to use the money to buy the next book in the series he was reading, he couldn’t bear to see Mary in trouble. (尽管奥利弗计划用这笔钱买他正在读的系列的下一本书，但他不忍心看到玛丽陷入困境。)”可知，奥利弗很善良，把仅有的打算买书的钱用来帮助老奶奶，所以奥利弗是一个善良又慷慨的人。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“They had a chat before Oliver’s stop arrived. Oliver liked Mary because she reminded him of the person he loved deeply. When he talked with her, she listened to him with the same patience as Grandma Agnes. (奥利弗喜欢玛丽，因为她让他想起了他深爱的人。当他和她交谈时，她像阿格尼斯奶奶一样耐心地听他说话。)”可知，玛丽让奥利弗想到了阿格尼斯奶奶。故选B。 4 It’s 1:30 am in Kenya’s populated north, and 50 people are lying on their backs on the shore of a dried-up river, staring up at the night sky. These stargazers have travelled 250 miles to Samburu to witness the Perseid meteor shower(英仙座流星雨). They are not disappointed: Every few minutes, arrows of light shoot across the sky like silent fireworks. The Star Safari is organised by a Kenyan astronomer, Susan Murabana, who has brought a 50 kg,170 cm-long telescope to allow the group to view Mars and deep-sky objects. But here in Samburu, where light pollution is minimal, the Perseid meteors—visible with the naked eye (裸眼)—steal the show. Every two months, Murabana and her husband load their telescope on to the roof of their 4×4 and set off to rural communities, where they give up to 300 children a chance to view the planets and learn about constellations (星座) and the basics of astrophysics. They primarily targets schools in remote areas because of her mission to give girls an opportunity that she wishes had been available to her. “When I started this work, I didn’t see people who looked like me. I was a lone ranger and I wanted to change that.” says Murabana. “There is a common misconception in Kenya that astronomy in general is hard, boring, and only for boys,” she adds. “I’d like to teach young girls that astronomy is neither of these things and that they, too, can become astronomers,” says Murabana. Murabana’s passion for astronomy began in her early 20s when her uncle invited her to join a similar outreach session organized by the Cosmos Education. “That was a gamechanger. If an outreach group had come to me when I was a young teenager, my attitude towards a career in astronomy would have been positive. I ended up studying sociology and economics, but maybe I would have desired to be an astronomer,” she says. Inspired by the Cosmos Education, Murabana completed an online master’s degree in astronomy with the James Cook University in 201l and set up her own outreach programme. She looked to Dr Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, as a role model. “I hope that one day, through this work, I will spark a chain reaction that leads to the first African woman in space.” 1．What do the underlined words “steal the show” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Ruin the effort. B．Face the challenge. C．Attract more attention. D．Keep the promise. 2．Why does Murabana target girl students in remote areas? A．To help them out of poverty. B．To inspire their love of astronomy. C．To look for assistants for her work. D．To give them an edge over boys in studies. 3．What can we learn about Murabana from paragraph 6? A．She enjoyed playing games. B．She longed to be an astronomer. C．She is an initiator of Cosmos Education. D．She regretted not taking astronomy earlier. 4．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The birth of a Kenyan woman astronomer. B．The prejudice against girls in rural Kenyan. C．The Kenyan astronomer bringing astronomy to the people. D．The Kenyan stargazers watching the Perseid meteors shower. 【解析】本篇是记叙文。文章主要讲述了肯尼亚天文学家Susan Murabana致力于普及天文知识的情况。 1．词义猜测题。根据前文“The Star Safari is organised by a Kenyan astronomer, Susan Murabana, who has brought a 50 kg,170 cm-long telescope to allow the group to view Mars and deep-sky objects. But here in Samburu, where light pollution is minimal, the Perseid meteors—visible with the naked eye(裸眼) (星际旅行由肯尼亚天文学家Susan Murabana组织，她带来了一个50公斤，170厘米长的望远镜，让这个团队可以观察火星和深空天体。但是在这里的桑布鲁，光污染最小，英仙座流星——肉眼可见)”可知，以前是这架望远镜让大家观察天体，而这次因为污染少流星雨用裸眼可以看见从而抢了望远镜的风头，因此划线部分的意思是“吸引了更多注意力”。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“They primarily targets schools in remote areas because of her mission to give girls an opportunity that she wishes had been available to her. (他们主要针对偏远地区的学校，因为她的使命是给女孩们一个她希望能得到的机会。)”和第五段““There is a common misconception in Kenya that astronomy in general is hard, boring, and only for boys,” she adds. “I’d like to teach young girls that astronomy is neither of these things and that they, too, can become astronomers,” says Murabana.(她补充说:“在肯尼亚有一种普遍的误解，认为天文学总体上是困难、无聊的，而且只适合男孩。”Murabana说:“我想告诉年轻女孩，天文学不是这两种东西，她们也可以成为天文学家。”)”可知，Murabana主要针对偏远地区的孩子尤其是女孩，为了激发她们对天文学的热爱。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第六段“If an outreach group had come to me when I was a young teenager.my attitude towards a career in astronomy would have been positive. I ended up studying sociology and economics, but maybe I would have desired to be an astronomer (如果在我十几岁的时候有一个外展小组来找我，我对天文学事业的态度会是积极的。我最终学习了社会学和经济学，但也许我想成为一名天文学家)”推知，Murabana后悔没有早点学天文学。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第三段“Every two months, Murabana and her husband load their telescope on to the roof of their4×4 and set off to rural communities, where they give up to 300 children a chance to view the planets and learn about constellations (星座) and the basics of astrophysics. (每两个月，Murabana和她的丈夫将他们的望远镜装在他们4×4的屋顶上，出发去农村社区，在那里他们给多达300个孩子一个观察行星和了解星座的机会(星座)和天体物理学的基础知识)”可知，本文主要介绍了致力于把天文学带给人民的肯尼亚天文学家Susan Murabana的故事。故选C。 5 Your help makes a big difference! These organizations provide year-round support for those who need it the most. Please give your generous support to one or more of these charities. Back Up For over 35 years, Back Up, the national charity has helped people affected by spinal cord injury rebuild their independence after a devastating (毁灭性的) injury. Today, Back Up is at the forefront of helping people in UK adjust positively to spinal cord injury. Your donation really matters! Donate at backuptrust.org.uk. Debra UK Debra has been devoted to gifting vital care to EB patients for 60 years. EB (epidermolysis bullosa) is a genetic disease that causes the skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. There are no cures for EB, but specialist healthcare are available in Birmingham and London. With your support, Debra can continue to provide grants (补助金), ensuring patients across the UK medical support. Please donate at debra.org.uk. Chase Africa When Chase Africa enabled Venzetina to earn a living, she set up her own business and now sends her two children to school. Venzetina said: “Life could have been so much harder. Thanks to the Chase Africa, I can support my family.” Chase Africa, a charity organization founded in 2012, has changed many African women’s life. To donate, please visit chaseafrica.org.uk. The Trauma Care Charity The Trauma Care Charity has helped Trauma (创伤) victims for 22 years. They work with all levels of medical professionals, from volunteers, nurses and consultants. To find out more, scan the QR code or go to traumacare.org.uk. 1．Which charity organization has the shortest history? A．The Trauma Care Charity. B．Back Up. C．Debra UK. D．Chase Africa. 2．If you want to help people born with EB, you should donate at ______. A．backuptrust.org.uk. B．debra.org.uk. C．traumacare.org.uk. D．chaseafrica.org.uk. 3．What do the two organizations Back Up and Debra UK have in common? A．They support the disabled in Europe. B．They provide jobs for homeless people. C．They offer help to patients in UK. D．They donate money to women in Africa. 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四个为最需要的人提供全年的支持的慈善组织。 1．细节理解题。根据Chase Africa中的介绍“Chase Africa, a charity organization founded in 2012, has changed many African women’s life.(大通非洲是一家成立于2012年的慈善组织，它改变了许多非洲女性的生活。)”以及其它慈善机构的历史“ For over 35 years, Back Up”“ Debra has been devoted to gifting vital care to EB patients for 60 years.(60年来，Debra一直致力于为EB患者提供重要的护理。)”“The Trauma Care Charity has helped Trauma（创伤） victims for 22 years. (创伤护理慈善机构已经帮助创伤受害者22年了。)”可知，Chase Africa慈善组织具有最短的历史。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据Debra UK中的介绍“There are no cures for EB, but specialist healthcare are available in Birmingham and London. With your support, Debra can continue to provide grants （补助金）, ensuring patients across the UK medical support. Please donate at debra.org.uk.( EB没有治愈方法，但在伯明翰和伦敦有专门的医疗服务。在您的支持下，Debra可以继续提供补助金。请在debra.org.uk捐款。)”可知，如果你想帮助患有EB的人，你可以在debra.org.uk上捐款。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据Back Up中的介绍“Today, Back Up is at the forefront of helping people in UK adjust positively to spinal cord injury(今天，Back Up站在帮助英国人积极适应脊髓损伤的最前沿)”以及“but specialist healthcare are available in Birmingham and London. With your support, Debra can continue to provide grants（补助金）, ensuring patients across the UK medical support.(但在伯明翰和伦敦有专门的医疗服务。在您的支持下，Debra可以继续提供补助金，确保全英国的患者得到医疗支持)”可知，两者的共同点是他们为英国病人提供帮助。故选C。 6 Tya started volunteering as a Greenpeace firefighter after the great forest fire in Riau in2015. “My family was my main reason to sign up. My parents had a respiratory (呼吸的) infection caused by the smoke. Small children were also forced to stay at home. What is certain is that we are directly impacted by the forest fires,” said Tya. Now, every year, as summer rolls around, Tya gets worried because that’s when most forest fires occur, either naturally or as a result of land clearing. “In my opinion, forest fires are the result of human activities of those who no longer think about clean air,” she said. Before carrying out tasks in the field, she had to take a volunteer firefighting course held by Greenpeace Indonesia. As a new firefighter, Tya’s first few duties have been to carry out awareness campaigns to talk about the dangers of forest fires. In order to protect nature, she encourages the public to reduce their use of single-use plastic and also to carry ashtrays to hold cigarette butts. “It could be simple acts but the effect that is felt is extraordinary, especially when people around you are also slowly becoming more aware of climate issues,” she said. In 2016, Tya and her team spent two weeks putting out fires in the Bukit Timah area. On one of the days, a strong wind had picked up, flaming the underground fire back up to the surface where it quickly started getting worse. Back at camp, Tya and her other colleagues were worried for the safety of their teammates. Fortunately they made it back safely, but their faces looked more tired than usual. Despite the challenges, the courageous young woman stands ready to do what she can to protect the environment. “As a firefighting volunteer, I must be ready when called upon in the event of a fire and ready to be placed wherever I am needed.” 1．What do we know about Tya? A．She became a firefighting volunteer before 2015. B．She was influenced by the forest fire indirectly. C．She had a respiratory infection caused by the smoke. D．She became a volunteer mainly because of her family. 2．What did Tya try to convey through her words in Paragraph 4? A．Her first duties were too simple. B．Small acts could make a difference. C．She sacrificed a lot to finish the duties. D．People had much awareness of climate issues. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Tya? A．Brave and responsible. B．Humorous and helpful. C．Confident and generous. D．Traditional and optimistic. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Story of a Firefighter Volunteer B．The Influence of Forest Fires on Indonesia C．A Meaningful Voluntary Firefighting Course D．Preventing Respiratory Diseases Caused by Fires 【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了消防员志愿者Tya从事志愿者的原因以及Tya身上的优良品质。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段““My family was my main reason to sign up. My parents had a respiratory (呼吸的) infection caused by the smoke. Small children were also forced to stay at home. What is certain is that we are directly impacted by the forest fires,” said Tya.(Tya说：“我的家庭是我报名的主要原因。我的父母因烟雾引起呼吸道感染。小孩子也被迫呆在家里。可以肯定的是，我们受到了森林大火的直接影响。”)”可知，Tya成为志愿者主要是因为她的家庭。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段““It could be simple acts but the effect that is felt is extraordinary, especially when people around you are also slowly becoming more aware of climate issues,” she said.(她说：“这可能是简单的行为，但所感受到的影响是非凡的，尤其是当你周围的人也慢慢意识到气候问题时。”)”可推知，Tya试图通过她的话传达小举动也可以改变世界。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Despite the challenges, the courageous young woman stands ready to do what she can to protect the environment. “As a firefighting volunteer, I must be ready when called upon in the event of a fire and ready to be placed wherever I am needed.”(尽管面临挑战，这位勇敢的年轻女子随时准备尽其所能保护环境。“作为一名消防志愿者，当发生火灾时，我必须做好准备，随时准备被派到任何需要我的地方。”)”可推知，Tya勇敢、负责。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Tya started volunteering as a Greenpeace firefighter after the great forest fire in Riau in2015.(2015年廖内省发生森林大火后，Tya开始志愿成为绿色和平组织的一名消防员)”结合文章主要介绍了消防员志愿者Tya从事志愿者的原因以及Tya身上的优良品质。可知，A选项“一个消防员志愿者的故事”最符合文章标题。故选A。 ( 标题归纳题的解答技巧 该类题目要求考生在理解文章的基础上，结合文章的体裁和结构，从所给选项中选出适合文章的标题。注意最佳标题的特点：精准性强(不改变原文的意义和感情色彩)；覆盖性强(能概括全文并体现文章的主旨)。 要首先找出文章的主题句，然后根据文章主题句确定文章标题，如果没有主题句再寻找全文重复性强的关键词或者概括全文。 关键词法 反复出现的词语，多次重复的观点就是体现主旨的关键词 主题句法 根据文章主题句，确定中心词充当标题 穿珠连串法 分析文章细节，确定共同点，如同穿珠般，串联细节共同点，确定标题 逆向法 根据四个选项，考虑其可能内容，对照原文，最相似者为最佳选项 ) 7 Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramic class. On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car. I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Annoyed, I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation. “Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly. “No,” I said. “We are going to volunteer at a children’s shelter today. I have been there before and I think it will benefit you,” she explained. When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron marks. I was told it was because she wouldn’t stop crying. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds. As I took in my surroundings, I felt a gentle tug on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi. You want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her tiny hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me. My mom taught me a worthy lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I try to instill(逐渐灌输) these values in my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget. 1．The author admired her mom for ________. A．her kindness to others B．her excellent teaching C．her quality of honesty D．her positive attitude to life 2．When she was asked to go out with her mom, the author was ________. A．excited B．surprised C．angry D．worried 3．From the passage we learn most children in the shelter ________. A．were often punished by staff B．weren’t allowed to go outside C．were once treated badly D．all suffered from mental illness 4．The underlined word “reinforcement” in the passage is closest in meaning to “________”. A．truth B．support C．comfort D．help 【解析】本文为记叙文，文章讲述了作者通过一次与妈妈儿童收容所做志愿者的经历，在妈妈的教导下，学会感恩。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence.可知，作者敬佩妈妈是因为妈妈对别人很善良，在她面前人们似乎总是觉得很舒服。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Irritated I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut.可知作者我生气地爬上车，砰的一声把门关上，所以作者很生气。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第七段中The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds.可知，在儿童收容所里，里面的孩子过去是受虐待的，所以身体上会有伤疤，其他孩子能隐藏了他们的感情创伤。故选C。 4．词义猜测题。根据后句She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said “Sure.”(她微笑着点点头，作者转过求然后说“是的”)，所以猜测作者抬头看是为了妈妈寻求支持。故选B。 8 A copy of Edward Said’s Culture and Imperialism sits next to an old edition of Ian Fleming’s Gold finger. Classic novels by George Orwell and Ursula K. Le Guin lie on other shelves along with literature and classics in English, German, French and Russian. These are just some of the 350 books housed in the “Travellers’ Library”, a two-story wooden house on the bank of a beautiful lake. Its creator is 50-year -old Muhammad Latif Oata—a school dropout. While Oata lacks the required schooling to read these books himself, the stories in them hold great value to him. Forced to drop out of school to support his family, Oata was only 16 when he moved to a strange city where he sold some items from his home state. One day, a foreign tourist passing by his stand gave Oata a book. Unable to read, he asked the tourist to tell him the story in it. It was about a poor young girl who gained success through continuous effort and struggle. Inspired by the story and hungry for more, he began a barter system where anyone borrowing a book would have to give one in return and tell him a story. Oata’s collection grew to around 600 by 2003, but floods damaged around 200 of them later. “They are my most prized things,” Oata says with pride in broken English he has picked up from communicating with tourists. When Oata returned to the valley in 2007, he set up a small travel agency with a library for visitors to enjoy. Over the past year, however, the trouble in the state has led to fewer travelers and Oata’s business has also suffered. How long will he take care of the books and keep his small library open and available for people in need? “As long as I am alive,” he says with a smile. “And even when I am gone, these books will remain there because books always find their readers.” 1．What do we know about Oata? A．He didn’t like his work. B．He was removed from school. C．He didn’t receive much education. D．He was persuaded to build a wooden house. 2．What does the underlined phrase “a barter system” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．A system for book sales. B．A system for writing stories. C．A system for exchanging ideas. D．A system for swapping things. 3．What is Oata’s attitude towards the future of the “Travellers’ Library”? A．Optimistic. B．Curious. C．Unconcerned. D．Disappointed. 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Difficulties have defeated Oata. B．Don’t judge a book by its cover. C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. D．Books enrich Oata with their magic. 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Oata创造“旅行者图书馆”的起因和经营模式。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Its creator is 50-year -old Muhammad Latif Oata—a school dropout.（它的创造者是50岁的默罕默德·拉提夫·奥塔——一个辍学者）”可知，Oata没有接受多少教育。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据上文“Inspired by the story and hungry for more（受到故事的启发，并且想要了解更多）”后文“where anyone borrowing a book would have to give one in return and tell him a story.（任何借一本书的人都必须归还一本书，并给他讲一个故事）”可知，这里的a barter system指的是“一种交换物品的制度”，此处指用人们用一本书和一个故事交换图书馆里书。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“And even when I am gone, these books will remain there because books always find their readers.（即使我离开了，这些书也会留在那里，因为书总能找到读者）”可推断，Oata对“旅行者图书馆”的未来持乐观态度。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段“While Oata lacks the required schooling to read these books himself, the stories in them hold great value to him.（虽然Oata缺乏必要的教育来阅读这些书，但其中的故事对他来说很有价值）”可知，书的魔力丰富了Oata。故选D。 9 Eleven-year-old Allan Baltz of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is familiar with the foster (领养) care system. When he and his twin sister Alice were only four, they came to live with their foster parents Derek and Lesli Baltz. Last fall when Allan got an opportunity to pay it forward, he made it count. During the height of the 2021 shutdown, to keep their kids entertained at home, the family decided to switch up their hairstyles. Lesli dyed her hair red and Alice went blue. Derek tried out a mustache, and Allan went the craziest by growing out a long, beautiful mullet (胭脂鱼发型). When friends pushed Allan to enter the USA Mullet Championships competition, Allan initially wasn’t interested because he thought he couldn’t win. However, once he learned there was a cash prize, he changed his tune. “He instantly was like ‘Oh, OK. I can do it, and we’ll give the money to kids in foster care.” Lesli said. “He didn’t hesitate. He didn’t say, ‘I can get a bike, then give some money away.’ It was just instant that he wanted to give it away.” After submitting his photo and following up with several weeks of campaigning, Allan took home the top prize in the kid’s division with more than 25, 000 votes in his favor. He split his winnings between two local foster care organizations, Together We Foster and Project Zero, but his impact went far beyond just the $2,500 he donated. His giving heart inspired others to do the same, and he ended up raising an additional $4,500 for the two organizations. “People also started volunteering … and donating,” Lesli said. “A few people that we know decided to start fostering because of Allan’s story. The way that people hear it and it inspires them to do something about the foster care crisis is really incredible.” Lesli said she couldn’t be prouder of Allan’s heart for helping others and feels truly lucky to be his mom. 1．What do the underlined words “pay it forward” mean in paragraph 2? A．Spend plenty of money. B．Pass on love to others. C．Pay for goods in advance. D．Win great popularity. 2．Why did Allan grow a mullet? A．It was really a good way to have fun. B．It was an extremely popular hairstyle. C．It was required for the competition. D．It was the craziest thing he’d ever done. 3．Which of the following words would be used to describe Allan? A．Talented and decisive. B．Selfless and open-minded. C．Generous and kind-hearted. D．Sensitive and sociable. 4．What was the influence of Allan’s donation of prize money? A．It led to the donation totaling $4,500 in the end. B．It inspired more people to get involved in foster care. C．He helped to successfully solve foster care crisis. D．He luckily won true love and admiration of Lesli. 【解析】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述一个被领养的11岁小男孩参加胭脂鱼发型大赛，然后将获得的奖金全部捐给了寄养机构。 1．词义猜测题。根据第一段“When he and his twin sister Alice were only four, they came to live with their foster parents Derek and Lesli Baltz.(当他和他的双胞胎姐姐Alice只有四岁时，他们去和养父母Derek和Lesli Baltz一起生活)”可知，Allan Baltz和双胞胎姐姐Alice从四岁开始被领养，一直与养父母生活在一起，得到许多关爱。从倒数第二段中“He split his winnings between two local foster care organizations(他把奖金分给了当地的两个寄养机构)”可知，Allan赢得比赛奖金全部捐给寄养机构，所以第二段承上启下。由此推知，此处为“Allan获得机会将爱传递”。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“During the height of the 2021 shutdown, to keep their kids entertained at home, the family decided to switch up their hairstyles.(在2021年美国政府封锁的高峰期，为了让孩子们在家娱乐，这家人决定更换发型)”可知，疫情期间，为了找乐子，一家人开始创意他们的发型。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中“He didn’t hesitate. He didn’t say, ‘I can get a bike, then give some money away.’ It was just instant that he wanted to give it away.(他没有犹豫。他没有说，‘我可以买一辆自行车，然后捐点钱出去。’他立刻就想把它捐赠出去)”可知，Allan慷慨无私，且他为其他领养家庭考虑，有一颗帮助他人的心，所以他慷慨又好心。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“His giving heart inspired others to do the same, and he ended up raising an additional $4,500 for the two organizations.(他的慈善之心激励其他人也这样做，最终他为这两个组织又筹集了4500美元)”及最后一段中“A few people that we know decided to start fostering because of Allan’s story.(我们认识的一些人因为Allan的故事决定开始领养)”可知，Allan的捐助大大地鼓励了人们，许多人也开始参与志愿者活动或者捐助活动。故选B项。 10 Eradajere Oleita thinks she may have a partial solution to two of our country’s persistent problems: garbage and poverty. It’s called the Chip Bag Project. The 26-year-old student and environmentalist from Detroit is asking a favor of local snack lovers: Rather than toss your empty chip bags into the trash, donate them so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the homeless. Chip eaters drop off their empty bags from Doritos, Lay’s, and other favorites at two locations in Detroit: a print shop and a clothing store, where Oleita and her volunteer helpers collect them. After they sanitize the chip bags in soapy hot water, they slice them open, lay them flat, and iron them together. They use padding and liners from old coats to line the insides. It takes about four hours to sew a sleeping bag, and each takes around 150 to 300 chip bags, depending on whether they’re single-serve or family size. The result is a sleeping bag that is “waterproof, lightweight, and easy to carry around,” Oleita told the Detroit News. Since its start in 2020, the Chip Bag Project has collected more than 800,000 chip bags and, as of last December, created 110 sleeping bags. Sure, some people believe it would be simpler to help the homeless by raising money to buy new sleeping bags. But that’s only half the goal for Oleita — whose family moved to the United States from Nigeria a decade ago with the hope of attaining a better life — and her fellow volunteers. “We are dedicated to making an impact not only socially, but environmentally,” she says. And, of course, there’s the symbolism of recycling bags that would otherwise land in the trash and using them to help the homeless. It’s a powerful reminder that environmental injustice and poverty often go hand in hand. As Oleita told hourdetroit.com, “I think it’s time to show connections between all of these issues.” 1．What’s Oleita’s solution to the problem of garbage and poverty? A．Talking people out of eating chips. B．Conducting garbage classification. C．Buying sleeping bags for the homeless. D．Recycling chip bags to make sleeping bags. 2．Which word below can be used to replace the underlined word “sanitize” in Para.2? A．Clean. B．Displace. C．Classify. D．Analyze. 3．Which statement best describes the sleeping bags made by the Chip Bag Project? A．Costly and time-consuming. B．Complex and fireproof. C．Functional and light. D．Fancy and environmentally friendly. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Environmental protection comes first. B．Poverty results in environmental issues. C．Garbage and poverty could be dealt with together. D．The homeless should help each other hand in hand. 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位年轻的美国女孩通过回收薯条包装袋来制作睡袋，帮助无家可归者并保护环境的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的首句“Eradajere Oleita thinks she may have a partial solution to two of our country’s persistent problems: garbage and poverty. (厄拉杰雷·奥莱塔认为她或许能部分解决我们国家两个长期存在的问题：垃圾和贫困)”和尾句“Rather than toss your empty chip bags into the trash, donate them so she can turn them into sleeping bags for the homeless. (与其把你的空薯片袋扔进垃圾桶，不如把它们捐出去，这样她就可以把它们变成无家可归者的睡袋)”可知，Oleita通过回收薯片袋来制作睡袋来解决垃圾和贫困问题。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“in soapy hot water, they slice them open, lay them flat, and iron them together. (在肥皂热水中，他们把它们切开，平铺，再把它们熨烫在一起)”及常识可知，把薯片袋放在肥皂热水中，应该是为了清理和消毒。由此推知，划线词sanitize与clean意思接近。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The result is a sleeping bag that is waterproof, lightweight, and easy to carry around. (其结果是一种防水、轻便、便于携带的睡袋)”可知，这种睡袋既实用又轻便。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It’s a powerful reminder that environmental injustice and poverty often go hand in hand. As Oleita told hourdetroit.com, I think it’s time to show connections between all of these issues. (这有力地提醒我们，环境不公往往与贫困相伴而行。正如Oleita告诉hourdetroit.com网站的那样，我认为是时候展示所有这些问题之间的联系了)”可推知，垃圾问题和贫苦问题是密不可分，可以同时解决的。故选C。 思维素养提升 Task 1 校园报本期开设了志愿者故事专栏，正在向同学们征稿，请分享你的志愿者经历或故事，并谈谈收获与感悟。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 Everyone has an unforgettable experience. My most memorable was the first time to volunteer at the Happiness Nursing Home last summer holiday. As a member of volunteers, I got up early because I was too excited to sleep. In the morning, we volunteers brought some flowers and fresh fruit. As we arrived at the Happiness Nursing Home, we sent them our best wishes too. How happy they were! Then we cleaned the windows and swept the floor for them. After that, some of us performed activities for them, such as singing songs and dancing. Some of us read newspaper for them. Some of us chatted with them. When it was time for us volunteers to leave, they were grateful for our kindness. From this meaningful activity, I found that we are supposed to care for the old and respect them. In our daily life, we should offer our seats to them on buses. And we should treat our own grandparents more kindly. 【解析】本篇书面表达属于记叙文。要求考生分享自己的志愿者经历或故事，并谈谈收获与感悟。 1.词汇积累 假期：holiday →vacation 到达：arrive at → get to/reach 例如：such as →for example 照顾：care for→ look after 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I got up early because I was too excited to sleep. 拓展句：I got up early because I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep. 【高分句型1】When it was time for us volunteers to leave, they were grateful for our kindness.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】From this meaningful activity, I found that we are supposed to care for the old and respect them.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） Task 2 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使其构成一篇完整的短文。 It all started with a simple question: “Can I paint your portrait?” In the summer of 2015, Peterson and his wife, Vanessa, had just moved to Santa Ana, California. Outside the couple’s fourth-floor apartment, a homeless man was often yelling on the street corner, sometimes keeping them awake at night. Peterson, 28. would pass the guy on his way to his job, but they never spoke . What could they possibly have in common? One day, Peterson was relaxing in his living room, reading a book, when his quiet was disturbed by the homeless man. Inspired by the book’s compassionate message, Peterson made an unexpected decision: He was going to go outside and introduce himself. In that first conversation, Peterson learned the man’ s name was Faris. He’d moved to California to pursue a care er in music, but he soon fell on hard times and ended up living on the street for more than a decade. “It was the weirdest thing to me,” Peterson recalled later. “I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadn’t shaved in probably a year, had overgrown finger nails, probably hadn’t had a shower in close to a year. But his story, the life inside of him, inspired me.”And even though Peterson, a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in about eight years, he found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Faris said yes. Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to form Faces In the Community(FIC), a nonprofit organization focused on befriending and painting portraits of members of the community who are unhoused. Peterson sells the portraits sign atured by both subject and artist for a few thousand dollars, splitting the proceeds(收入) and putting half into what he calls a”love account”for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet. Of course, Faris was the first to benefit from FIC． 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Seeing his portrait, the homeless man was moved to tears. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inspired by Peterson and Faris, many artists joined them. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【参考答案 Seeing his portrait, the homeless man was moved to tears. He benefited a lot from it. He said to Peterson, “It was your help that kept me off the streets, and my heart is full of gratitude. I want to make good use of the money to start a business, and I want to do my best to help those who need help in the future, ”Peterson replied, “You are welcome. Actively helping people in need of help is my greatest joy” With these words, the two men hugged each other tightly. Inspired by Peterson and Faris, many artists joined them.The artists say they will call on more people to help the homeless. Over time, more and more artists have joined FIC, and by helping more and more homeless people to expand the impact and attract more artists. As more and more people were helped, the organization became more and more popular and was honored by the government. As time went on, FIC sold more and more portraits and earned more and more income, which was widely recognized by the society. 【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Peterson认识流浪汉Faris后，他突发奇想成立了一个非盈利组织，专注于与社区无家可归的成员交朋友，并为他们画肖像，通过售卖肖像所得的钱帮助他们重新站起来的故事。 1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“看到他的画像，流浪汉感动得流下了眼泪。”可知，第一段可描写流浪汉的感激之情和心理活动。 ②由第二段首句内容“受Peterson和Faris的启发，许多艺术家加入了他们。”可知，第二段可描写许多艺术家加入后，FIC这一组织不断发展壮大的情况。 2.续写线索：帮画像——感激——呼吁——发展——壮大——影响 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①充满：be full of/be filled with ②利用：make use of/take advantage of ③尽力：do one’s best/try one’s best/try one’s utmost 情绪类 ①感激：gratitude/feel grateful ②积极地：actively/positively 【高分句型1】It was your help that kept me off the streets, and my heart is full of gratitude.(运用了强调句式) 【高分句型2】As time went on, FIC sold more and more portraits and earned more and more income, which was widely recognized by the society.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句) ( 6 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$