Unit1 Growing Up阅读完形训练- 2024-2025学年高二英语专项提高训练必刷好题（外研版2019选择性必修第二册）

Unit1 Growing Up阅读完形训练 - 2024-2025学年高二英语专项提高训练必刷好题 （外研版2019选择性必修第二册） 一、阅读理解 Passage1. Fantasy author George R. R. Martin has officially spent 12 years working on The Winds of Winter, the long-awaited sixth part in the series that excited the book fans. With no publishing date in sight, one tech-savvy (精通科技的) fan decided to write the story himself, or rather, he asked ChatGPT to write it for him. Surprisingly, the AI quickly produced a 683,276- word work of high quality. But this raises an important question: Can AI programs like ChatGPT really produce the kind of writing that moves us and speaks to our souls? “I think there is a misunderstanding that large language models like ChatGPT are not very good at writing in a prose (散文) style,” An author Sean Michaels tells BBC． “In fact, they can do it easily and quite well, just like all the image- generating (生成) software can do things like making photos in the styles of Wes Anderson or David Lynch.” For his novel Do You Remember Being Born, in which a poet is approached by a tech company to co- author a collection of poems with their AI, Michaels created a special type of ChatGPT he called “Moorebot”, which through training learned to write in the style of real-world poet Marianne Moore, further making the distinction between human and machine unclear. Although some writers oppose the rise of AI out of concern for their employability, others have put the debate in an older, broader dialogue on the meaning and purpose of art. The Oscar- winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman has openly expressed his dislike of machine learning. Looking beyond the standard definition of creativity- creating something new and original — Kaufman describes art as any form of expression that establishes an emotional connection between people. Even if AI were capable of writing something emotional, which Michaels claimed it can, Kaufman would refuse to recognise this as art because it cannot establish a link between reader and author. “If I read a poem,” he recently said in a statement on AI, “and that poem moves me. I am in love with the person who wrote it. I can’t be in love with a computer program. I can’t, because it isn’t anything.” 1．Why did the tech- savvy fan of The Winds of Winter decide to write the story with ChatGPT? A．To help Martin finish the series. B．To meet the needs of book fans. C．To evaluate the ability of ChatGPT. D．To pose an important question on AI. 2．What is the attitude of Sean Michael towards AI programs? A．Unconcerned. B．Favourable. C．Doubtful. D．Unclear. 3．Which of the following can be considered as art according to Charlie Kaufman? A．An Al- generated painting. B．A perfect copy of Wes Anderson’s. C．The tech fan’s 683,276-word work. D．A 6-year-old girl’s drawing to her mum. 4．What can be the best title of the text? A．The Fading of Great Poets. B．Can AI Create True Art? C．The Rise and Fall of AI Programs D．Can Hi-Tech Have a Promising Future? Passage2. All the Beauty in the World, Patrick Bringley’s memoir (回忆录) about his 10 years working as a guard at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), brings new meaning to the term “art appreciation”. Bringley is not the only Met staffer to write about the institution. But Bringley’s “guard’s-eye view” is unique, and he presents his personal story with sincerity. After his brother Tom’s death in 2008, Bringley gave up his job as a journalist for a job in which “I was happy to be going nowhere”. He explains, “I had lost someone. I did not wish to move on from that. In a sense, I didn’t wish to move at all.” All the Beauty in the World offers well-chosen cases about the museum to support Bringley’s personal tale. The Met opened in 1880 and has since expanded to more than 2.5 million square feet—“the size of about 3,000 average New York apartments”. The “salmon run (鲑鱼回游) of visitors” that goes up the Grand Staircase every morning when the museum opens adds up to a crowd of nearly 7 million visitors a year. As interesting as these facts are, it’s Bringley’s reflections on dozens of individual paintings, photographs, sculptures and ancient artifacts that turn this book into a tribute (致敬) to the power of art. I think that “sometimes we need permission to stop and adore things, and a work of art gives us that”. In a Vermeer portrait of a dozing maidservant, he is moved to see that the artist captured “that feeling we sometimes have that a private setting possesses a holiness of its own. It was my constant feeling in Tom’s hospital room.” As rich in moving insights as the Met is in treasures, All the Beauty in the World reminds us of the importance of learning not “about art, but from it” and attaining peace into art. This is art appreciation at a deep level. 1．What sets All the Beauty in the World apart from other books written by Met staffers? A．His writing perspective. B．His analysis of visitors. C．His focus on MET’s history. D．His introduction to artworks. 2．What caused Bringley to change his job according to his words? A．His hobby from childhood. B．His failure as a journalist. C．Loss of his beloved brother. D．His ambition of being great. 3．What is Para. 4 mainly about regarding the book? A．An account of Met’s development. B．An introduction of recognized artists. C．Bringley’s interpretations of individual artworks. D．Bringley’s review of the impact of technology on art. 4．What can be the best title of this passage? A．Learn from Art, Find Peace B．Appreciate Life, Know Art C．Little-known Facts about the Met D．Inner Worlds of the Famous Artists Passage3. A LITTLE PRINCESS by Frances Hodgson Burnett Price: $7.10 (Paperback Dec.9,1998) The novel tells of the story of a wealthy young girl, Sara Crewe, who is sent to a boarding school during her father’s campaign in India. Thanks to Capt. Crewe’s money, Sara is treated as a little princess until, one day, word comes of her father’s tragic death. Miss Minchin, the school’s greedy headmistress, wastes no time in putting the now-penniless Sara to work for her room and board. It is only through the friendship of two other girls and some astonishing luck that Sara eventually finds her way back to happiness. THE SECRET GARDEN by Frances Hodgson Burnett Price: $3.95 (Paperback July 1,2003) Frances Hodgson Burnett was the highest paid and most widely read woman writer of her time, publishing more than fifty novels and thirteen plays. The Secret Garden is a beautiful tale of friendship, secrets and human spirits. A spoiled girl named Mary returns to England from India when her parents die. She is sent to live in Yorkshire with her uncle. Curious and lonely, she begins to explore the house’s gardens and discovers a key to a secret garden that the uncle closed when his wife died. There she discovered a secret so important, so charming, that it will change her life forever. PETER PAN by J. M. Barrie and Scott Gustafson Price: $16.95 (Hardcover Oct. 1,1991) It is a children’s story full of imagination and adventures. A boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang, the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Indians, fairies and pirates, and from time to time meeting ordinary children from the world outside. Order online and you can now save 20% off your total purchase on orders over $25! 1．What do these three books have in common? A．They are all about friendship. B．They are all full of adventure. C．They all have sad endings and own hardcovers. D．They all have children as their main characters. 2．Why is the price of PETER PAN higher? A．Because it has a hardcover. B．Because it was published earliest. C．Because its writer is more famous. D．Because its story is more interesting. 3．How much does it cost to order these three books online? A．$5.60． B．$22.40． C．$25.00． D．$28.00. Passage4. Favorite Books for Young Readers The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses by Paul Goble (For ages 5 to 8) Everywhere you look in The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, there’s a tiny, precise and lovely detail—a plant, a bird, a lizard, a shell and of course the great horses. This story of a Plains Indian girl who runs away with a band of wild horses, and eventually becomes one of them, won the Caldecott in 1978. The recognition was well-deserved for its insightful portrayal (描写) of the bond between the human spirit and the wilderness. Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall (For ages 4 to 8) Waves roll by, seasons come and go, keepers tend to their duties, and through it all, the lighthouse stands tall, sending its light out into the darkness, signaling hello to all the ships at sea. The Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall does a significant job showing the timeless nature of lighthouse life—and the change that’s coming. The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson (For ages 6 to 9) One of the most—if not the most—beautiful books on this list. Kadir Nelson’s fancy, photorealistic paintings pair with Kwame Alexander’s powerful words for a tribute (致敬) to decades of Black brilliance, pain and perseverance. “This is one of those texts that really spoke to me; it was beautifully written and I felt it was a really great pairing of words and pictures of an author and an artist,” Nelson said. Harlem by Walter and Christopher (For ages 9 and up) This poem by Walter Dean Myers—a revered elder of children’s literature—celebrates Harlem, where he grew up, full of“ colors loud enough to be heard” and songs first heard in the villages of “Ghana/Mali/Senegal”. His son Christopher’s vivid illustrations, part paint and part collage (拼贴画), don’t talk down to kids, instead pulling them into a lively city. 1．What is the focus of the book The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses? A．The girl’s strong connection with nature. B．The girl’s artistic talent in drawing horses. C．The girl’s expertise in training wild animals. D．The girl’s close relationship with her family. 2．Whose book is recommended for 4-year-old kids? A．Paul Goble’s. B．Sophie Blackall’s. C．Kwa me Alexander and Kadir Nelson’s. D．Walter and Christopher’s. 3．What is special about Harlem? A．It’s a historical account of a famous battle. B．It’s a novel describing life in a quiet village. C．It’s a poem featuring the writer’s hometown. D．It’s a collection of songs from African countries. Passage5. Many of the present generation of recent over-18s do not feel like adults, according to a survey by Nationwide Building Society, and those commenting online seem to agree. The study of 2,000 over-18s found more than one in 10 did not think of themselves as fully-fledged (成熟的) grown-ups until they reached the age of 27. Lisa Daisy, 34, said: “Even after a career for 10 years, it still took being married to make me feel grown-up.” But 42-year-old Carole Lutringer said she felt like an adult when she was very young. “I had to cook from an early age, because my mother worked as a headteacher,” she said. “My mother came back home late, and my father was pretty useless in the kitchen. I had to be independent from really early on, and that’s probably what made me feel grown-up earlier than most of my peers (同龄人).” Sana Khalid Khan also had adulthood thrust upon her. She said it was the death of her father that made her grow up, at the age of 17. “Being the eldest child, a lot of responsibility fell on my shoulders,” she said. Of those 2,000 people asked when they felt like adults, the transition (转变) happened for half in their 20s, while a fifth said it happened in their 30s. One in 20 felt they had not grown up until their 40s. Of those questioned, 55% said being an adult was dependent on major life events, for example having children, moving out of the parental home or getting married. For others, such as Elaine Smith, in London, adulthood is only a state of mind. “I still don’t feel grown-up,” she said. “I can’t believe I am responsible for looking after a four-year-old. How did that happen? I’m 44 this year, so it may happen soon.” Commenting online, Sophie Caunter agreed. “I’m 42,” she said. “I have an 11-year-old, a seven-month-old, a husband, and I still don’t feel grown-up.” Melinda Wilmot said, “I’m 58 and still waiting to grow up.” 1．What does the survey focus on? A．What people think aging means. B．How people feel about their childhood. C．Why people grow up earlier than before. D．When people feel they have reached adulthood. 2．What made Carole Lutringer feel grown-up? A．Losing her dad. B．Raising her children. C．Being married to her husband. D．Taking care of herself from an early age. 3．What does the underlined part “had adulthood thrust upon her” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Made adulthood encourage her. B．Forced adulthood on her. C．Was excited about adulthood. D．Prepared for adulthood. 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Adulthood means responsibility. B．Few people feel grown-up in their 20s. C．Some people don’t feel grown-up even in their 40s. D．Adulthood begins earlier than most people think. Passage6. Every culture has a recognized (公认的) point when a child becomes an adult, when rules must be followed and tests passed. In China,  although teenagers can get their ID cards at 16, many only see themselves as an adult when they are 18. In the US, where everyone drives, the main step to the freedom of adult life is learning to drive. At 16, American teens take their driving test. When they have their license (执照), they drive into the grown­-up world. “Nobody wants to ride the cheese bus to school,” said Eleanor Fulham. 17. “It’s like you’re not cool if you don’t have a car,”  she said. According to a recent research, 41% of 16 to 19 ­year-olds in the US own cars, up from 23% in 1985. Although, most of these cars are bought by parents, some teens get part­-time jobs to help pay. Not all families can afford cars for their children. In cities with undergrounds and limited (有限的) parking, some teenagers don’t want them. But in rich areas outside the city, if there are no undergrounds, and bicycles are more for fun than cars, it is strange for a teenager not to have a car. But police say 16­-year­ olds have almost three times more accidents than 18 and 19 ­year-olds. This has made many parents stop before letting their kids drive. They need to wait until they are more experienced. Julie Susiana, of Virginia, decided that her son Chad, 15, will wait until he is 17 to apply for his learner’s permit (许可). Chad said he has accepted his parents’ decision, although it has caused some laughing from his friends. “They say that I am unlucky,” he said. “But I’d rather be alive than driving, and I don’t really trust my friends on the road either.” In China as more families get cars, more 18 ­year­-olds learn to drive. Will this become a big step to becoming an adult? 1．Which may NOT be taken into consideration when deciding whether to buy a car? A．How rich the family is. B．Whether the kid is old enough. C．What traffic condition there is around. D．Whether it’s practically needed. 2．The passage mainly gives information about ________. A．an American culture about teenagers’ driving B．a change in the Chinese culture C．a cultural difference between America and China D．the relationship between driving and a person’s development 3．Which may serve as the best title of the article? A．Cars Helping You to Grow Up B．Driving into the Grown­up World C．Teenagers’ Driving in America D．Recognized Point of Becoming an Adult 4．16­year­old drivers have more accidents possibly because ________. A．they want to show themselves off B．they are not experienced drivers C．older people always drive better D．they never drive carefully on the road Passage7. Basic Study Manual　Hardcover:$37.50 Future success depends on the ability to learn. Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves. Read this book and learn: •What the three barriers to study are and what to do about them •What to do if you get tired of a subject you are studying •Twenty-six simple drills to help you learn how to study easily, rapidly and with full understanding Buy and read Basic Study Manual and use it to dramatically improve your ability to study. Study Skills for Life　Hardcover:$31.99 L.Ron Hubbard’s study technology for teenagers opens the door to their future success by giving them the ability to study and learn.Fully illustrated for easy understanding. Learning How to Learn　Hardcover:$ 24.99 The basics of effective study for 8 to 12-year-olds, fully illustrated. Children who read and apply the materials in this book regain their liking for study and their ability to apply this knowledge in life. Get this book for a child you want to see win at his studies! How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children　Hardcover:$ 34.90 In spite of billions of dollars spent on “educational research”, children are not taught the most basic skills of learning, even the most basic of this: how to use a dictionary. In fact, a search of educational books for children found no book that told them how to use a dictionary or that one should. Written for children 8 to 12-year-olds, this fully illustrated book will teach your child: •How to find words in a dictionary •The different ways that words are used •What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean •How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words It includes a section for parents and teachers showing you how to use this book with children. Buy this book and give it to your children to unlock their education. What’s more, you’ll just pay 50% for it before September 10. 1．According to the advertisement,the four books are all intended for 　　　. A．teachers B．adults C．children D．women 2．Why were some of the four books illustrated? A．To help readers understand them. B．To persuade readers to buy them. C．To reduce the cost of them. D．To make them suitable to different readers. 3．Which one is the book written for 8 to 12-year-olds to use a dictionary? A．Study Skills for Life B．Learning How to Learn C．How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children D．Basic Study Manual Passage8. Edward O. Wilson’s Letters to a Young Scientist is part of a memoir (回忆录) and part of an advice column for young scientists. During his long and highly successful career, Wilson has advised numerous doctoral students and helped them launch their careers. Along the way, he has developed a strong sense of what it takes to be successful in the field of science. He builds his book around a more fundamental and timeless career question: What makes a good scientist? As Wilson works toward an answer, he backs up his arguments with first-hand evidence. It is obvious that he deeply appreciates the creativity of the scientific process. In his first few chapters, he encourages readers to daydream, work hard and mess around. Wilson relates several examples of “messing around” in his own career. Some led to major discoveries while others led to nothing at all. However, quick and uncontrolled experiments open the potential for major discoveries. I find Wilson’s writings on the importance of failure especially affecting. Most young scientists are not prepared for the level and number of setbacks they are likely to come across in their early careers. As scientific funding has been cut and tenure-track (终身的) jobs have grown rare, today’s young scientists will be refused more than scientists of equal quality in the past century. “Be prepared mentally for some amount of failure. Waste and frustration often attend the earliest stages,” Wilson writes. Wilson also suggests, “A strong work virtue is absolutely essential. There must be an ability to pass long hours in study and research with pleasure even though some of the effort will unavoidably lead to dead ends.” The time that is seemingly wasted may later prove to have been well spent. Wilson insists that the process of exploring and gaining closeness with one’s studies — even the ones that don’t go as planned — is essential to the creative process of a scientist. 1．What is Letters to a Young Scientist mainly about? A．Wilson’s achievements. B．Records of Wilson’s private life. C．Practical suggestions for scientists. D．Methods for scientists’ finding desirable jobs. 2．Wilson values creative scientific experiments mainly because ___________. A．they make it possible to achieve great success B．they make it easy to get first-hand experience C．they can lead to final findings rapidly D．they can be controlled at will 3．What’s the current situation of young scientists? A．They are more afraid of suffering failures. B．They may face even greater challenges at work. C．They are more knowledgeable and better educated. D．They can take advantage of more scientific resources. 4．What’s Wilson’s advice for young scientists? A．To avoid academic dead ends. B．To develop critical thinking. C．To stay positive patiently. D．To make a schedule. 二、完形填空 Passage1. We could not go for a walk that 1 . There was such a freezing cold wind, and such heavy rain, that we all stayed indoors. I was glad of it. I 2 liked long walks, especially in winter. I used to hate coming home when it was almost dark, with ice-cold fingers and toes, feeling miserable because Bessie, the nursemaid, was always scolding me. All the time I knew I was different from my cousins, Eliza, John and Georgiana Reed. They were taller and stronger than me, and they were 3 .   These 4 usually spent their time crying and quarrelling, but today they were sitting 5 around their mother in the sitting-room. I wanted to join the family circle, but Mrs Reed, my aunt, refused. Bessie had complainted about me.   “No, I’m sorry, Jane. 6 I hear from Bessie, or see for myself, that you are really trying to behave better, you cannot be treated as a good, happy child, like my children.” “What does Bessie say I have done?” I asked.   “Jane, it is not polite to 7 me in that way. If you cannot speak pleasantly, be quiet.” I 8 out of the sitting-room and into the small room next door, 9 I chose a book full of pictures from the bookcase. I 10 to the window-seat and drew the 11 , so that I was completely hidden. I sat there for a while. Sometimes I looked out of the window at the grey November afternoon, and saw the rain pouring down on the leafless garden. But most of the time I studied the book and stared, fascinated, at the pictures. Lost in the world of imagination, I forgot my sad, lonely existence for a while, and was happy, I was only afraid that my secret hiding-place might be discovered. 12 the door of the room opened. John Reed rushed in. “Where are you, rat?” he shouted. He did not see me behind the curtain. “Eliza! Georgy! Jane isn’t here! Tell Mamma she’s run out into the rain—what a bad 13 she is!” “How 14 I drew the curtain,” I thought. He would never have found me, because he was not very intelligent. But Eliza guessed 15 where I was. “She’s in the window-seat, John,” she called from the sitting-room. So I came out immediately, as I did not want him to pull me out. 1．A．morning B．afternoon C．evening D．midnight 2．A．always B．never C．occasionally D．gradually 3．A．loving B．loved C．hated D．protected 4．A．two B．three C．four D．five 5．A．quietly B．wildly C．restlessly D．officially 6．A．By the time B．Until C．Consequently D．Now that 7．A．interrupt B．appreciate C．dawn D．question 8．A．slid B．sprang C．crept D．weaved 9．A．where B．which C．when D．that 10．A．rushed to B．aimed for C．protested against D．climbed on 11．A．safe B．switch C．curtains D．window 12．A．Immediately B．Absolutely C．Suddenly D．Mindfully 13．A．animal B．guy C．girl D．honey 14．A．poor B．dangerous C．fortunate D．intelligent 15．A．on no account B．in no time C．by no means D．no sooner than Passage2. In the UK, one in every three children lives in poverty. Author and illustrator (插画师) Tom Percival says this 1 him.“It is not fair that some children are at such a（n） 2 compared with others,” he says. The Wrong Shoes, Percival’s latest book, 3 this problem. It is told from the 4 of Will, whose shoes let in water when it rains. Will and his dad are very 5 of money, so he can’t get new shoes like his friends. And he doesn’t want to 6 this to anyone. When Will’s best friend 7 him his old sports shoes, he gets 8 and upset. But fortunately, he finally finds comfort in the people he least 9 , such as a shopkeeper he doesn’t know. Percival hopes The Wrong Shoes will 10 a light on the difficulties of disadvantaged children across the UK. “I want people to have an awareness of the additional challenge 11 children in Will’s position,” he says. Some of Will’s character and personality are 12 by Percival’s own experiences. As a child, Percival loved art, like Will, who draws to 13 . “Having positive outlets (发泄途径) in your life can make you feel good,” he says. The book 14 a strong message about the power of empathy (同理心) and hope. For every copy of The Wrong Shoes that is sold, £1 will 15 the National Literacy Trust, a charity that helps children and young people learn and read. 1．A．angers B．inspires C．frightens D．calms 2．A．loss B．event C．disadvantage D．uncertainty 3．A．addresses B．emphasizes C．avoids D．ignores 4．A．view B．heart C．source D．past 5．A．aware B．independent C．conscious D．short 6．A．report B．show C．pass D．keep 7．A．sells B．tells C．offers D．awards 8．A．excited B．embarrassed C．shocked D．depressed 9．A．approaches B．believes C．demands D．expects 10．A．shine B．steal C．produce D．reflect 11．A．facing B．bathing C．testing D．doubting 12．A．explored B．predicted C．influenced D．occupied 13．A．impress B．escape C．update D．survive 14．A．hides B．promotes C．delivers D．receives 15．A．take up B．make for C．carry on D．go to ( 1 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit1 Growing Up阅读完形训练 - 2024-2025学年高二英语专项提高训练必刷好题 （外研版2019选择性必修第二册） 一、阅读理解 Passage1. Fantasy author George R. R. Martin has officially spent 12 years working on The Winds of Winter, the long-awaited sixth part in the series that excited the book fans. With no publishing date in sight, one tech-savvy (精通科技的) fan decided to write the story himself, or rather, he asked ChatGPT to write it for him. Surprisingly, the AI quickly produced a 683,276- word work of high quality. But this raises an important question: Can AI programs like ChatGPT really produce the kind of writing that moves us and speaks to our souls? “I think there is a misunderstanding that large language models like ChatGPT are not very good at writing in a prose (散文) style,” An author Sean Michaels tells BBC． “In fact, they can do it easily and quite well, just like all the image- generating (生成) software can do things like making photos in the styles of Wes Anderson or David Lynch.” For his novel Do You Remember Being Born, in which a poet is approached by a tech company to co- author a collection of poems with their AI, Michaels created a special type of ChatGPT he called “Moorebot”, which through training learned to write in the style of real-world poet Marianne Moore, further making the distinction between human and machine unclear. Although some writers oppose the rise of AI out of concern for their employability, others have put the debate in an older, broader dialogue on the meaning and purpose of art. The Oscar- winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman has openly expressed his dislike of machine learning. Looking beyond the standard definition of creativity- creating something new and original — Kaufman describes art as any form of expression that establishes an emotional connection between people. Even if AI were capable of writing something emotional, which Michaels claimed it can, Kaufman would refuse to recognise this as art because it cannot establish a link between reader and author. “If I read a poem,” he recently said in a statement on AI, “and that poem moves me. I am in love with the person who wrote it. I can’t be in love with a computer program. I can’t, because it isn’t anything.” 1．Why did the tech- savvy fan of The Winds of Winter decide to write the story with ChatGPT? A．To help Martin finish the series. B．To meet the needs of book fans. C．To evaluate the ability of ChatGPT. D．To pose an important question on AI. 2．What is the attitude of Sean Michael towards AI programs? A．Unconcerned. B．Favourable. C．Doubtful. D．Unclear. 3．Which of the following can be considered as art according to Charlie Kaufman? A．An Al- generated painting. B．A perfect copy of Wes Anderson’s. C．The tech fan’s 683,276-word work. D．A 6-year-old girl’s drawing to her mum. 4．What can be the best title of the text? A．The Fading of Great Poets. B．Can AI Create True Art? C．The Rise and Fall of AI Programs D．Can Hi-Tech Have a Promising Future? 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章探讨了George R. R. Martin耗时12年创作了《凛冬的寒风》，而他的一位粉丝利用ChatGPT 续写故事，这引发大家对AI能否创造出打动读者、与读者灵魂对话的文学作品的辩论。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“With no publishing date in sight, one tech- savvy fan decided to write the story himself, or rather, he asked ChatGPT to write it for him.(由于没有出版日期，一个精通技术的粉丝决定自己写这个故事，或者更确切地说，他让ChatGPT为他写。)”可知，在未知后续故事的出版日期情况下，这位精通科技的粉丝选择让 ChatGPT 来续写故事，这样做是为了满足书迷的需求。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段““I think there is a misunderstanding that large language models like ChatGPT are not very good at writing in a prose (散文) style,” An author Sean Michaels tells BBC.  “In fact, they can do it easily and quite well, just like all the image- generating (生成) software can do things like making photos in the styles of Wes Anderson or David Lynch.”(作家Sean Michaels在接受BBC采访时表示：“我认为有一种误解，认为像ChatGPT这样的大型语言模型不擅长写散文。”“事实上，它们可以很容易地做到这一点，就像所有的图像生成软件都可以按照韦斯·安德森或大卫·林奇的风格制作照片一样。”)”可知，Sean Michael认为人们对AI创作存在误解，人们觉得AI不善于创造出散文风格的文章，但实际上AI可以很轻松创造出来，并且做得很好。第三段也提到 Sean Michael 还和科技公司合作进行AI创作诗集。综上可知，Sean Michael 对AI持支持态度。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Kaufman describes art as any form of expression that establishes an emotional connection between people. (Kaufman将艺术描述为任何能在人与人之间建立情感联系的表达形式。)”可知，Kaufman认为任何建立人与人之间情感联系的作品表达都是艺术。D项“六岁小女孩送给妈妈的画。”展现人与人之间的情感联系。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“But this raises an important question: Can AI programs like ChatGPT really produce the kind of writing that moves us and speaks to our souls? (但这提出了一个重要的问题：像ChatGPT这样的人工智能程序真的能写出打动我们、与我们的灵魂对话的作品吗？)”及全文可知，文章都是围绕AI和艺术作品。所以“Can AI Create True Art?( AI能创造真正的艺术吗？)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选B。 Passage2. All the Beauty in the World, Patrick Bringley’s memoir (回忆录) about his 10 years working as a guard at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), brings new meaning to the term “art appreciation”. Bringley is not the only Met staffer to write about the institution. But Bringley’s “guard’s-eye view” is unique, and he presents his personal story with sincerity. After his brother Tom’s death in 2008, Bringley gave up his job as a journalist for a job in which “I was happy to be going nowhere”. He explains, “I had lost someone. I did not wish to move on from that. In a sense, I didn’t wish to move at all.” All the Beauty in the World offers well-chosen cases about the museum to support Bringley’s personal tale. The Met opened in 1880 and has since expanded to more than 2.5 million square feet—“the size of about 3,000 average New York apartments”. The “salmon run (鲑鱼回游) of visitors” that goes up the Grand Staircase every morning when the museum opens adds up to a crowd of nearly 7 million visitors a year. As interesting as these facts are, it’s Bringley’s reflections on dozens of individual paintings, photographs, sculptures and ancient artifacts that turn this book into a tribute (致敬) to the power of art. I think that “sometimes we need permission to stop and adore things, and a work of art gives us that”. In a Vermeer portrait of a dozing maidservant, he is moved to see that the artist captured “that feeling we sometimes have that a private setting possesses a holiness of its own. It was my constant feeling in Tom’s hospital room.” As rich in moving insights as the Met is in treasures, All the Beauty in the World reminds us of the importance of learning not “about art, but from it” and attaining peace into art. This is art appreciation at a deep level. 1．What sets All the Beauty in the World apart from other books written by Met staffers? A．His writing perspective. B．His analysis of visitors. C．His focus on MET’s history. D．His introduction to artworks. 2．What caused Bringley to change his job according to his words? A．His hobby from childhood. B．His failure as a journalist. C．Loss of his beloved brother. D．His ambition of being great. 3．What is Para. 4 mainly about regarding the book? A．An account of Met’s development. B．An introduction of recognized artists. C．Bringley’s interpretations of individual artworks. D．Bringley’s review of the impact of technology on art. 4．What can be the best title of this passage? A．Learn from Art, Find Peace B．Appreciate Life, Know Art C．Little-known Facts about the Met D．Inner Worlds of the Famous Artists 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了Patrick Bringley所著的回忆录《这世间一切的美》，这本书记录了他在纽约大都会艺术博物馆当保安时的所见所感，为“艺术欣赏”一词带来了新的意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Bringley is not the only Met staffer to write about the institution. But Bringley’s ‘guard’s-eye view’ is unique, and he presents his personal story with sincerity. (Bringley并不是唯一一位写过该机构的大都会艺术博物馆工作人员。但Bringley的‘保安视角’是独一无二的，他真诚地呈现了自己的个人故事。)”可知，作者独一无二的写作视角是让这本书有别于其他大都会艺术博物馆工作人员所写的书的地方。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“After his brother Tom’s death in 2008, Bringley gave up his job as a journalist for a job in which ‘I was happy to be going nowhere’. (2008年，他的哥哥Tom去世后，Bringley放弃了记者的工作，转而从事一份‘我很高兴哪儿也去不了’的工作。)”可知，Bringley决定换工作是因为他心爱的哥哥去世了。故选C项。 3． 主旨大意题。根据第四段的“As interesting as these facts are, it’s Bringley’s reflections on dozens of individual paintings, photographs, sculptures and ancient artifacts that turn this book into a tribute (致敬) to the power of art. I think that ‘sometimes we need permission to stop and adore things, and a work of art gives us that’.  (尽管这些事实很有趣，但Bringley对数十幅个人绘画、照片、雕塑和古代文物的反思使这本书成为对艺术力量的致敬。我认为‘有时我们需要得到许可才能停止和崇拜事物，而一件艺术品给了我们这一点’。)”以及下面具体的例子可知，本段主要讲Bringley对个人艺术作品的解读。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“All the Beauty in the World, Patrick Bringley’s memoir (回忆录) about his 10 years working as a guard at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), brings new meaning to the term ‘art appreciation’. (Patrick Bringley的回忆录《这世间一切的美》讲述了他在纽约大都会艺术博物馆当保安的10年，为‘艺术欣赏’一词带来了新的含义。)”和最后一段“As rich in moving insights as the Met is in treasures, All the Beauty in the World reminds us of the importance of learning not ‘about art, but from it’ and finding peace into art. This is art appreciation at a deep level. (正如大都会艺术博物馆的珍宝一样，《这世间一切的美》充满了感人的见解，提醒我们不要‘学习艺术，而是从中学习’，以及在艺术中找到平静的重要性。这是一种深层次的艺术欣赏。)”可知，本文首尾呼应，讲述了Patrick Bringley根据自己在纽约大都会艺术博物馆当保安的10年经历写了一部回忆录《这世间一切的美》，这本书为“艺术欣赏”一词带来了新的意义，即不要学习艺术，而是要从艺术中学习，寻找艺术中的平静。由此可推测出，A项Learn from Art, Find Peac(在艺术中寻找平静)最适合作本文标题。故选A项。 Passage3. A LITTLE PRINCESS by Frances Hodgson Burnett Price: $7.10 (Paperback Dec.9,1998) The novel tells of the story of a wealthy young girl, Sara Crewe, who is sent to a boarding school during her father’s campaign in India. Thanks to Capt. Crewe’s money, Sara is treated as a little princess until, one day, word comes of her father’s tragic death. Miss Minchin, the school’s greedy headmistress, wastes no time in putting the now-penniless Sara to work for her room and board. It is only through the friendship of two other girls and some astonishing luck that Sara eventually finds her way back to happiness. THE SECRET GARDEN by Frances Hodgson Burnett Price: $3.95 (Paperback July 1,2003) Frances Hodgson Burnett was the highest paid and most widely read woman writer of her time, publishing more than fifty novels and thirteen plays. The Secret Garden is a beautiful tale of friendship, secrets and human spirits. A spoiled girl named Mary returns to England from India when her parents die. She is sent to live in Yorkshire with her uncle. Curious and lonely, she begins to explore the house’s gardens and discovers a key to a secret garden that the uncle closed when his wife died. There she discovered a secret so important, so charming, that it will change her life forever. PETER PAN by J. M. Barrie and Scott Gustafson Price: $16.95 (Hardcover Oct. 1,1991) It is a children’s story full of imagination and adventures. A boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang, the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Indians, fairies and pirates, and from time to time meeting ordinary children from the world outside. Order online and you can now save 20% off your total purchase on orders over $25! 1．What do these three books have in common? A．They are all about friendship. B．They are all full of adventure. C．They all have sad endings and own hardcovers. D．They all have children as their main characters. 2．Why is the price of PETER PAN higher? A．Because it has a hardcover. B．Because it was published earliest. C．Because its writer is more famous. D．Because its story is more interesting. 3．How much does it cost to order these three books online? A．$5.60． B．$22.40． C．$25.00． D．$28.00. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了三本儿童读物。 1．细节理解题。根据A LITTLE PRINCESS部分中“The novel tells of the story of a wealthy young girl, Sara Crewe, who is sent to a boarding school during her father’s campaign in India.(这部小说讲述了一个富有的小女孩莎拉·克鲁的故事，她在父亲在印度竞选期间被送到一所寄宿学校)”、THE SECRET GARDEN部分中“The Secret Garden is a beautiful tale of friendship, secrets and human spirits. A spoiled girl named Mary return s to England from India when her parents die.(《秘密花园》是一个关于友谊、秘密和人类精神的美丽故事。一个叫玛丽的被宠坏的女孩在父母去世后从印度回到了英国)”和PETER PAN部分中“A boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang, the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Indians, fairies and pirates, and from time to time meeting ordinary children from the world outside.(彼得·潘是一个会飞却神奇地拒绝长大的男孩，他的童年是在梦幻岛的小岛上度过的，他是他的帮派“迷失男孩”的领袖，与美人鱼、印第安人、仙女和海盗互动，偶尔也会遇到来自外面世界的普通孩子)”可知，三本书都以儿童作为主要角色。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据A LITTLE PRINCESS部分中“Price: $7.10 (Paperback Dec.9,1998) (价格：7.10美元(1998年12月9日平装本))”、THE SECRET GARDEN部分中“Price: $3.95 (Paperback July 1,2003)(价格：3.95美元(2003年7月1日平装本))”和PETER PAN部分中“Price: $16.95 (Hardcover Oct. 1,1991)(价格：16.95美元(1991年10月1日精装本))”可知，PETER PAN价格较高是因为它是精装本(Hardcover)，有精美的封面，而其他两本书都是平装本(Paperback)。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，三本书的原价分别为7.1美元、3.95美元和16.95美元，合计28美元；结合表格最后“Order online and you can now save 20% off your total purchase on orders over $25!(在网上订购，现在总订单超过25美元你可以节省20%!)”可知，在线订购满25美元可以享受20%的折扣，因此实际支付金额为28×80%=22.4美元。故选B项。 Passage4. Favorite Books for Young Readers The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses by Paul Goble (For ages 5 to 8) Everywhere you look in The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, there’s a tiny, precise and lovely detail—a plant, a bird, a lizard, a shell and of course the great horses. This story of a Plains Indian girl who runs away with a band of wild horses, and eventually becomes one of them, won the Caldecott in 1978. The recognition was well-deserved for its insightful portrayal (描写) of the bond between the human spirit and the wilderness. Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall (For ages 4 to 8) Waves roll by, seasons come and go, keepers tend to their duties, and through it all, the lighthouse stands tall, sending its light out into the darkness, signaling hello to all the ships at sea. The Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall does a significant job showing the timeless nature of lighthouse life—and the change that’s coming. The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson (For ages 6 to 9) One of the most—if not the most—beautiful books on this list. Kadir Nelson’s fancy, photorealistic paintings pair with Kwame Alexander’s powerful words for a tribute (致敬) to decades of Black brilliance, pain and perseverance. “This is one of those texts that really spoke to me; it was beautifully written and I felt it was a really great pairing of words and pictures of an author and an artist,” Nelson said. Harlem by Walter and Christopher (For ages 9 and up) This poem by Walter Dean Myers—a revered elder of children’s literature—celebrates Harlem, where he grew up, full of“ colors loud enough to be heard” and songs first heard in the villages of “Ghana/Mali/Senegal”. His son Christopher’s vivid illustrations, part paint and part collage (拼贴画), don’t talk down to kids, instead pulling them into a lively city. 1．What is the focus of the book The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses? A．The girl’s strong connection with nature. B．The girl’s artistic talent in drawing horses. C．The girl’s expertise in training wild animals. D．The girl’s close relationship with her family. 2．Whose book is recommended for 4-year-old kids? A．Paul Goble’s. B．Sophie Blackall’s. C．Kwa me Alexander and Kadir Nelson’s. D．Walter and Christopher’s. 3．What is special about Harlem? A．It’s a historical account of a famous battle. B．It’s a novel describing life in a quiet village. C．It’s a poem featuring the writer’s hometown. D．It’s a collection of songs from African countries. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四本适合年轻读者阅读的书籍。这些书籍不仅能够丰富孩子们的想象力，还能启发他们对世界的认知。 1．细节理解题。根据The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses by Paul Goble部分“The recognition was well-deserved for its insightful portrayal (描写) of the bond between the human spirit and the wilderness.(这一认可是当之无愧的，因为它深刻地描写了人类精神与荒野之间的纽带)”可知，这本书展现了主人公和大自然之间的紧密联系。故选 A。 2．细节理解题。根据Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall部分“For ages 4 to 8 (适合4至8岁的儿童)”可知，适合4岁孩子阅读的书是Sophie Blackall所著的Hello Lighthouse。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据Harlem by Walter and Christopher部分“This poem by Walter Dean Myers—a revered elder of children’s literature—celebrates Harlem, where he grew up, (沃尔特·迪恩·迈尔斯（Walter Dean Myers）是一位受人尊敬的儿童文学前辈，他的这首诗歌颂了他成长的哈莱姆区)”可知，哈莱姆区是作者成长的地方，由此可知，Harlem是一首描写作者家乡的诗歌。故选C。 Passage5. Many of the present generation of recent over-18s do not feel like adults, according to a survey by Nationwide Building Society, and those commenting online seem to agree. The study of 2,000 over-18s found more than one in 10 did not think of themselves as fully-fledged (成熟的) grown-ups until they reached the age of 27. Lisa Daisy, 34, said: “Even after a career for 10 years, it still took being married to make me feel grown-up.” But 42-year-old Carole Lutringer said she felt like an adult when she was very young. “I had to cook from an early age, because my mother worked as a headteacher,” she said. “My mother came back home late, and my father was pretty useless in the kitchen. I had to be independent from really early on, and that’s probably what made me feel grown-up earlier than most of my peers (同龄人).” Sana Khalid Khan also had adulthood thrust upon her. She said it was the death of her father that made her grow up, at the age of 17. “Being the eldest child, a lot of responsibility fell on my shoulders,” she said. Of those 2,000 people asked when they felt like adults, the transition (转变) happened for half in their 20s, while a fifth said it happened in their 30s. One in 20 felt they had not grown up until their 40s. Of those questioned, 55% said being an adult was dependent on major life events, for example having children, moving out of the parental home or getting married. For others, such as Elaine Smith, in London, adulthood is only a state of mind. “I still don’t feel grown-up,” she said. “I can’t believe I am responsible for looking after a four-year-old. How did that happen? I’m 44 this year, so it may happen soon.” Commenting online, Sophie Caunter agreed. “I’m 42,” she said. “I have an 11-year-old, a seven-month-old, a husband, and I still don’t feel grown-up.” Melinda Wilmot said, “I’m 58 and still waiting to grow up.” 1．What does the survey focus on? A．What people think aging means. B．How people feel about their childhood. C．Why people grow up earlier than before. D．When people feel they have reached adulthood. 2．What made Carole Lutringer feel grown-up? A．Losing her dad. B．Raising her children. C．Being married to her husband. D．Taking care of herself from an early age. 3．What does the underlined part “had adulthood thrust upon her” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Made adulthood encourage her. B．Forced adulthood on her. C．Was excited about adulthood. D．Prepared for adulthood. 4．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Adulthood means responsibility. B．Few people feel grown-up in their 20s. C．Some people don’t feel grown-up even in their 40s. D．Adulthood begins earlier than most people think. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述成年人对成年的感受。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The study of 2,000 over-18s found more than one in 10 did not think of themselves as fully-fledged (成熟的) grown-ups until they reached the age of 27.(这项针对2000名18岁以上成年人的研究发现，超过十分之一的人直到27岁才认为自己是完全成熟的成年人)”可知，这项调查主要是关于人们什么时候觉得自己已经成年。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“‘I had to cook from an early age, because my mother worked as a headteacher,’ she said. ‘My mother came back home late, and my father was pretty useless in the kitchen. I had to be independent from really early on, and that’s probably what made me feel grown-up earlier than most of my peers (同龄人).’(她说：‘我从小就不得不做饭，因为我妈妈是一名校长。’‘我妈妈很晚才回家，我爸爸在厨房里也没什么用。我必须从一开始就独立，这可能是我比大多数同龄人更早感到成熟的原因。’)”可知，Carole Lutringer从小就要照顾自己，这让她感觉自己成熟。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词后两句“She said it was the death of her father that made her grow up, at the age of 17. ‘Being the eldest child, a lot of responsibility fell on my shoulders,’ she said.(她说，是父亲的去世让她在17岁时长大成人。‘作为家里最大的孩子，很多责任落在了我的肩上，’她说)”可知，父亲去世，作为家里最大的孩子不得不承担很多责任，故划线短语所在句意为“Sana Khalid Khan也被迫长大成人”，had adulthood thrust upon her意为“被迫长大”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“For others, such as Elaine Smith, in London, adulthood is only a state of mind. ‘I still don’t feel grown-up,’ she said. ‘I can’t believe I am responsible for looking after a four-year-old. How did that happen? I’m 44 this year, so it may happen soon.’ Commenting online, Sophie Caunter agreed. ‘I’m 42,’ she said. ‘I have an 11-year-old, a seven-month-old, a husband, and I still don’t feel grown-up.’ Melinda Wilmot said, ‘I’m 58 and still waiting to grow up.’(对其他人来说，比如伦敦的Elaine Smith，成年只是一种精神状态。‘我还是不觉得自己长大了，’她说。‘我不敢相信我要负责照顾一个四岁的孩子。这是怎么发生的？我今年44岁，所以这可能很快就会发生。’Sophie Caunter在网上评论时表示同意。‘我42岁了，’她说。‘我有一个11岁的孩子，一个7个月大的孩子，还有一个丈夫，但我仍然觉得自己没有长大。’Melinda Wilmot说：‘我58岁了，还在等着长大。’)”可知，有的人已经40多岁但还是感觉没有长大。故选C。 Passage6. Every culture has a recognized (公认的) point when a child becomes an adult, when rules must be followed and tests passed. In China,  although teenagers can get their ID cards at 16, many only see themselves as an adult when they are 18. In the US, where everyone drives, the main step to the freedom of adult life is learning to drive. At 16, American teens take their driving test. When they have their license (执照), they drive into the grown­-up world. “Nobody wants to ride the cheese bus to school,” said Eleanor Fulham. 17. “It’s like you’re not cool if you don’t have a car,”  she said. According to a recent research, 41% of 16 to 19 ­year-olds in the US own cars, up from 23% in 1985. Although, most of these cars are bought by parents, some teens get part­-time jobs to help pay. Not all families can afford cars for their children. In cities with undergrounds and limited (有限的) parking, some teenagers don’t want them. But in rich areas outside the city, if there are no undergrounds, and bicycles are more for fun than cars, it is strange for a teenager not to have a car. But police say 16­-year­ olds have almost three times more accidents than 18 and 19 ­year-olds. This has made many parents stop before letting their kids drive. They need to wait until they are more experienced. Julie Susiana, of Virginia, decided that her son Chad, 15, will wait until he is 17 to apply for his learner’s permit (许可). Chad said he has accepted his parents’ decision, although it has caused some laughing from his friends. “They say that I am unlucky,” he said. “But I’d rather be alive than driving, and I don’t really trust my friends on the road either.” In China as more families get cars, more 18 ­year­-olds learn to drive. Will this become a big step to becoming an adult? 1．Which may NOT be taken into consideration when deciding whether to buy a car? A．How rich the family is. B．Whether the kid is old enough. C．What traffic condition there is around. D．Whether it’s practically needed. 2．The passage mainly gives information about ________. A．an American culture about teenagers’ driving B．a change in the Chinese culture C．a cultural difference between America and China D．the relationship between driving and a person’s development 3．Which may serve as the best title of the article? A．Cars Helping You to Grow Up B．Driving into the Grown­up World C．Teenagers’ Driving in America D．Recognized Point of Becoming an Adult 4．16­year­old drivers have more accidents possibly because ________. A．they want to show themselves off B．they are not experienced drivers C．older people always drive better D．they never drive carefully on the road 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述的是美国的年轻人在进入成人社会以后，学会了开车。以及人们对于学习驾驶的年龄以及年轻人驾驶安全的一些不同看法。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“At 16, American teens take their driving test.(16岁时，美国青少年参加驾驶考试。)”可知，获得驾驶证有年龄限制，因此买车有年龄限制。根据第五段“Not all families can afford cars for their children.（不是所有的家庭都买得起孩子的车。）”可知买车要考虑家庭是否有钱买。以及第五段“In cities with undergrounds and limited (有限的) parking, some teenagers don't want them.(在有地铁和有限停车位的城市，一些青少年不想要它们。)”可知，买车要考虑他们是否需要。因此ABD三项符合文章的意思，故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“At 16, American teens take their driving test. When they have their license(执照), they drive into the grown-up world.(16岁时，美国青少年参加驾驶考试。当他们拿到驾照后，他们就开车进入成年人的世界。)”和下文可知，本文介绍的美国青少年，开车，买车的各种文化观点和认识。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其第一段“Every culture has a recognized (公认的) point when a child becomes an adult, when rules must be followed and tests passed. (当一个孩子长大成人时，每一种文化都有一个公认的临界点，在这个临界点上，他必须遵守规则，通过考试。)”和第二段“In the US, where everyone drives, the main step to the freedom of adult life is learning to drive.(在美国，每个人都开车，成年人自由生活的主要步骤是学会开车。)”可知，本文主要讲的美国青少年踏入成年人的主要一步就是学会开车。故B选项“开车进入成人世界”符合文章主旨，适合作本文的标题，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第六段“But police say 16­ year­-olds have almost three times more accidents than 18 and 19­year­olds. This has made many parents stop before letting their kids drive. They need to wait until they are more experienced.(但警方表示，16岁青少年发生的交通事故几乎是18岁和19岁青少年的三倍。这使得许多家长在让孩子开车之前停下来。他们需要等待，直到他们更有经验。)”可知，16岁的司机因为没有经验，因此容易出车祸。故选B。 Passage7. Basic Study Manual　Hardcover:$37.50 Future success depends on the ability to learn. Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves. Read this book and learn: •What the three barriers to study are and what to do about them •What to do if you get tired of a subject you are studying •Twenty-six simple drills to help you learn how to study easily, rapidly and with full understanding Buy and read Basic Study Manual and use it to dramatically improve your ability to study. Study Skills for Life　Hardcover:$31.99 L.Ron Hubbard’s study technology for teenagers opens the door to their future success by giving them the ability to study and learn.Fully illustrated for easy understanding. Learning How to Learn　Hardcover:$ 24.99 The basics of effective study for 8 to 12-year-olds, fully illustrated. Children who read and apply the materials in this book regain their liking for study and their ability to apply this knowledge in life. Get this book for a child you want to see win at his studies! How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children　Hardcover:$ 34.90 In spite of billions of dollars spent on “educational research”, children are not taught the most basic skills of learning, even the most basic of this: how to use a dictionary. In fact, a search of educational books for children found no book that told them how to use a dictionary or that one should. Written for children 8 to 12-year-olds, this fully illustrated book will teach your child: •How to find words in a dictionary •The different ways that words are used •What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean •How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words It includes a section for parents and teachers showing you how to use this book with children. Buy this book and give it to your children to unlock their education. What’s more, you’ll just pay 50% for it before September 10. 1．According to the advertisement,the four books are all intended for 　　　. A．teachers B．adults C．children D．women 2．Why were some of the four books illustrated? A．To help readers understand them. B．To persuade readers to buy them. C．To reduce the cost of them. D．To make them suitable to different readers. 3．Which one is the book written for 8 to 12-year-olds to use a dictionary? A．Study Skills for Life B．Learning How to Learn C．How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children D．Basic Study Manual 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文是一则广告。这篇短文主要介绍了四本针对少年儿童的书，详细介绍了每本书的主要内容、价格等信息。 1．推理判断题。根据“Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves（以下是家长、老师、商业培训师和学生自己最常问的问题的答案）”“L.Ron Hubbard’s study technology for teenagers opens the door to their future success by giving them the ability to study and learn.Fully illustrated for easy understanding.（L.Ron Hubbard针对青少年的学习技术，通过赋予他们学习和学习的能力，为他们未来的成功打开了大门。充分说明，便于理解。）”“The basics of effective study for 8 to 12-year-olds,fully illustrated.（8至12岁儿童有效学习的基础知识，充分说明。）”和“Written for children 8 to 12-year-olds,this fully illustrated book will teach your child（为8到12岁的孩子写的，这本全插图的书会教你的孩子）”可知，本文中这四本书主要是针对少年儿童的书籍。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据“Fully illustrated for easy understanding（充分说明，便于理解）”可知，配插图是为了帮助读者理解。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据“Written for children 8 to 12-year-olds,this fully illustrated book will teach your child：•How to find words in a dictionary •The different ways that words are used •What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean •How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words（为8到12岁的孩子写的，这本全插图的书会教你的孩子：•如何在字典中查找单词 •单词的不同用法 •字典中使用的不同标记和符号是什么意思 •如何使用字典正确发音单词）”可知，“How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children（如何使用儿童字典绘本）”是教8到12岁的孩子如何使用字典的。故选C项。 Passage8. Edward O. Wilson’s Letters to a Young Scientist is part of a memoir (回忆录) and part of an advice column for young scientists. During his long and highly successful career, Wilson has advised numerous doctoral students and helped them launch their careers. Along the way, he has developed a strong sense of what it takes to be successful in the field of science. He builds his book around a more fundamental and timeless career question: What makes a good scientist? As Wilson works toward an answer, he backs up his arguments with first-hand evidence. It is obvious that he deeply appreciates the creativity of the scientific process. In his first few chapters, he encourages readers to daydream, work hard and mess around. Wilson relates several examples of “messing around” in his own career. Some led to major discoveries while others led to nothing at all. However, quick and uncontrolled experiments open the potential for major discoveries. I find Wilson’s writings on the importance of failure especially affecting. Most young scientists are not prepared for the level and number of setbacks they are likely to come across in their early careers. As scientific funding has been cut and tenure-track (终身的) jobs have grown rare, today’s young scientists will be refused more than scientists of equal quality in the past century. “Be prepared mentally for some amount of failure. Waste and frustration often attend the earliest stages,” Wilson writes. Wilson also suggests, “A strong work virtue is absolutely essential. There must be an ability to pass long hours in study and research with pleasure even though some of the effort will unavoidably lead to dead ends.” The time that is seemingly wasted may later prove to have been well spent. Wilson insists that the process of exploring and gaining closeness with one’s studies — even the ones that don’t go as planned — is essential to the creative process of a scientist. 1．What is Letters to a Young Scientist mainly about? A．Wilson’s achievements. B．Records of Wilson’s private life. C．Practical suggestions for scientists. D．Methods for scientists’ finding desirable jobs. 2．Wilson values creative scientific experiments mainly because ___________. A．they make it possible to achieve great success B．they make it easy to get first-hand experience C．they can lead to final findings rapidly D．they can be controlled at will 3．What’s the current situation of young scientists? A．They are more afraid of suffering failures. B．They may face even greater challenges at work. C．They are more knowledgeable and better educated. D．They can take advantage of more scientific resources. 4．What’s Wilson’s advice for young scientists? A．To avoid academic dead ends. B．To develop critical thinking. C．To stay positive patiently. D．To make a schedule. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是Edward O. Wilson的Letters to a Young Scientist这本书中对年轻科学家的一些建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的“Edward O. Wilson’s Letters to a Young Scientist is part of a memoir (回忆录) and part of an advice column for young scientists.(Edward O. Wilson的《给一位年轻科学家的信》是一本回忆录的一部分，也是为年轻科学家提供建议的专栏的一部分。)”可知，Letters to a Young Scientist主要是关于给科学家的实用建议。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Some led to major discoveries while others led to nothing at all However, quick and uncontrolled experiments open the potential for major discoveries.(一些实验导致重大发现，而另一些则一无所获。然而，快速和不受控制的实验为重大发现打开了可能性。)”可知，威尔逊重视创造性的科学实验，主要是因为它们使取得巨大成功成为可能，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段的“Most young scientists are not prepared for the level and number of setbacks they are likely to come across in their early careers. As scientific funding has been cut and tenure-track (终身的) jobs have grown rare, today’s young scientists will be refused more than scientists of equal quality in the past century.(大多数年轻科学家对他们在早期职业生涯中可能遇到的挫折的程度和数量没有准备。随着科研经费被削减，终身职位越来越少，今天的年轻科学家将比上个世纪同等水平的科学家拒绝得更多)”可知，青年科学家的现状是他们在工作中可能面临更大的挑战。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“Be prepared mentally for some amount of failure.(要在心理上为一定程度的失败做好准备。)”和最后一段的“A strong work virtue is absolutely essential. There must be an ability to pass long hours in study and research with pleasure even though some of the effort will unavoidably lead to dead ends.(强烈的工作美德是绝对必要的。必须有能力在学习和研究中度过长时间的快乐，即使其中一些努力将不可避免地导致死胡同。)”可知，威尔逊对年轻科学家的建议是耐心地保持积极。故选C。 二、完形填空 Passage1. We could not go for a walk that 1 . There was such a freezing cold wind, and such heavy rain, that we all stayed indoors. I was glad of it. I 2 liked long walks, especially in winter. I used to hate coming home when it was almost dark, with ice-cold fingers and toes, feeling miserable because Bessie, the nursemaid, was always scolding me. All the time I knew I was different from my cousins, Eliza, John and Georgiana Reed. They were taller and stronger than me, and they were 3 .   These 4 usually spent their time crying and quarrelling, but today they were sitting 5 around their mother in the sitting-room. I wanted to join the family circle, but Mrs Reed, my aunt, refused. Bessie had complainted about me.   “No, I’m sorry, Jane. 6 I hear from Bessie, or see for myself, that you are really trying to behave better, you cannot be treated as a good, happy child, like my children.” “What does Bessie say I have done?” I asked.   “Jane, it is not polite to 7 me in that way. If you cannot speak pleasantly, be quiet.” I 8 out of the sitting-room and into the small room next door, 9 I chose a book full of pictures from the bookcase. I 10 to the window-seat and drew the 11 , so that I was completely hidden. I sat there for a while. Sometimes I looked out of the window at the grey November afternoon, and saw the rain pouring down on the leafless garden. But most of the time I studied the book and stared, fascinated, at the pictures. Lost in the world of imagination, I forgot my sad, lonely existence for a while, and was happy, I was only afraid that my secret hiding-place might be discovered. 12 the door of the room opened. John Reed rushed in. “Where are you, rat?” he shouted. He did not see me behind the curtain. “Eliza! Georgy! Jane isn’t here! Tell Mamma she’s run out into the rain—what a bad 13 she is!” “How 14 I drew the curtain,” I thought. He would never have found me, because he was not very intelligent. But Eliza guessed 15 where I was. “She’s in the window-seat, John,” she called from the sitting-room. So I came out immediately, as I did not want him to pull me out. 1．A．morning B．afternoon C．evening D．midnight 2．A．always B．never C．occasionally D．gradually 3．A．loving B．loved C．hated D．protected 4．A．two B．three C．four D．five 5．A．quietly B．wildly C．restlessly D．officially 6．A．By the time B．Until C．Consequently D．Now that 7．A．interrupt B．appreciate C．dawn D．question 8．A．slid B．sprang C．crept D．weaved 9．A．where B．which C．when D．that 10．A．rushed to B．aimed for C．protested against D．climbed on 11．A．safe B．switch C．curtains D．window 12．A．Immediately B．Absolutely C．Suddenly D．Mindfully 13．A．animal B．guy C．girl D．honey 14．A．poor B．dangerous C．fortunate D．intelligent 15．A．on no account B．in no time C．by no means D．no sooner than 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．B 7．D 8．C 9．A 10．D 11．C 12．C 13．A 14．C 15．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章节选了《简爱》的一部分，讲述Jane在姑妈家寄居的经历。 1．考查名词词义辨析。句意：那天下午我们不能去散步。A. morning早上；B. afternoon下文；C. evening晚上；D. midnight半夜。根据下文“I used to hate coming home when it was almost dark, with ice-cold fingers and toes, feeling miserable because Bessie, the nursemaid, was always scolding me.”可知，Jane讨厌在天快黑的时候回家，此句列举作者在过去同一时间发生的事情，故推时间是天快黑时——下午，故选B。 2．考查副词词义辨析。句意：我从来都不喜欢走长路，尤其是在冬天。A. always总是；B. never从不；C. occasionally偶尔；D. gradually逐渐地。根据上文“I was glad of it.”可知，Jane对不能去散步，感到开心。故推知Jane从不喜欢走长路，故选B。 3．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们比我高大强壮，他们被爱着。A. loving充满爱的；B. loved被爱的；C. hated被憎恨的；D. protected受到保护的。根据上文“I used to hate coming home when it was almost dark, with ice-cold fingers and toes, feeling miserable because Bessie, the nursemaid, was always scolding me. All the time I knew I was different from my cousins, Eliza, John and Georgiana Reed.”可知，保姆总是骂Jane，但是堂兄弟姐妹的处境和作者不同。故推知保姆对待Jane的堂兄弟姐妹很友善，他们是被爱着的，故选B。 4．考查数词词义辨析。句意：这三个人通常花时间哭泣和争吵，但今天他们围着他们的母亲，静静地坐在客厅里。A. two二；B. three三；C. four四；D. five五。根据上文“All the time I knew I was different from my cousins, Eliza, John and Georgiana Reed.”可知，Jane的堂兄弟姐妹是Eliza, John和Georgiana Reed，一共3个人，故选B。 5．考查副词词义辨析。句意：这三个人通常花时间哭泣和争吵，但今天他们围着他们的母亲，静静地坐在客厅里。A. quietly安静地；B. wildly失控地；C. restlessly焦躁不安地；D. officially正式地。根据上文“These　　4　　usually spent their time crying and quarrelling”及“but”可知，Eliza, John和Georgiana Reed平时总是哭泣和争吵。but表示转折，前后语意相反，故推知今天他们不吵闹了，变安静了。故选A。 6．考查连词词义辨析。句意：直到听到Bessie说或是由我亲眼看到你的确努力要学好，你才能像我的孩子们那样，被当成是快乐的好孩子。A. By the time到……为止；B. Until直到；C. Consequently因此；D. Now that既然。根据上文“I wanted to join the family circle, but Mrs Reed, my aunt, refused Bessie had complainted about me.”及下文“I hear from Bessie, or see for myself, that you are really trying to behave better, you cannot be treated as a good, happy child, like my children.”可知，姑妈认为Jane不是好孩子，所以不让她融入到家庭中。故推知直到听到Bessie说或是由姑妈亲眼看见Jane真地要学好，姑妈才能接纳她，故选B。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“简，这样问我是不礼貌的。”A. interrupt插嘴；B. appreciate感激，欣赏；C. dawn开始，变得晴朗；D. question问。根据上文““What does Bessie say I have done?” I asked.”可知，Jane在向姑妈提问，故选D。 8．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我悄悄地退出客厅，走进隔壁的小房间，从书架上选了一本图画书。A. slid滑行；B. sprang跳；C. crept悄悄地缓慢行进；D. weaved迂回行进，编织。根据上文“If you cannot speak pleasantly, be quiet.”可知，姑妈让Jane不要所说话，所以Jane悄悄地退出客厅，故选C。 9．考查定语从句引导词。句意：我悄悄地退出客厅，走进隔壁的小房间，从书架上选了一本图画书。根据“I　　8　　 out of the sitting-room and into the small room next door”及“I chose a book full of pictures from the bookcase.”可知，本句是非限制性定语从句，先行词是the small room，引导词在从句中作地点状语，故填where，故选A。 10．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我爬上窗台，拉好窗帘，目的是把自己整个藏了起来。A. rushed to冲向；B. aimed for瞄准；C. protested against反对；D. climbed on爬到……上，趁势。根据下文“I sat there for a while.”可知，Jane坐在窗台上，故推知Jane爬到窗台上，故选D。 11．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我爬上窗台，拉好窗帘，目的是把自己整个藏了起来。A. safe保险柜；B. switch开关；C. curtains窗帘；D. window窗户。根据下文“He did not see me behind the curtain.”可知，Jane把自己藏在窗帘后面，故推知Jane为了不让别人发现她，把窗帘拉上了，故选C。 12．考查副词词义辨析。句意：突然，房间的门开了。A. Immediately立即；B. Absolutely绝对地；C. Suddenly突然地；D. Mindfully注意地。根据上文“Lost in the world of imagination, I forgot my sad, lonely existence for a while, and was happy, I was only afraid that my secret hiding-place might be discovered.”及“John Reed rushed in.”可知，Jane沉浸在自己的想象中的时候，John Reed闯进了屋子，故推知，John Reed闯进屋子对Jane来说很突然，故选C。 13．考查名词词义辨析。句意：告诉妈妈她跑到雨里了——她真是个糟糕的畜生！A. animal动物；B. guy家伙；C. girl女孩；D. honey蜂蜜，宝贝。根据““Where are you, rat?” he shouted.”可知，John Reed并没有叫Jane的名字，而是叫她“老鼠”。故推知John Reed没把Jane当人来看待，所以叫Jane“畜生”，故选A。 14．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我心想：“幸好我拉上了窗帘。”A. poor可怜的；B. dangerous危险的；C. fortunate幸运的；D. intelligent聪明的。根据“He would never have found me”可知，Jane认为藏在窗帘后面，John Reed就发现不了自己，故推知Jane认为躲在窗帘后面很幸运，故选C。 15．考查介词短语辨析。句意：但是Eliza一下子就猜出我在哪里了。A. on no account绝不；B. in no time马上，立刻；C. by no means绝不；D. no sooner than没有这种用法。根据““She’s in the window-seat, John,” she called from the sitting-room.”可知，Eliza一下子就猜出Jane在哪里，故选B。 Passage2. In the UK, one in every three children lives in poverty. Author and illustrator (插画师) Tom Percival says this 1 him.“It is not fair that some children are at such a（n） 2 compared with others,” he says. The Wrong Shoes, Percival’s latest book, 3 this problem. It is told from the 4 of Will, whose shoes let in water when it rains. Will and his dad are very 5 of money, so he can’t get new shoes like his friends. And he doesn’t want to 6 this to anyone. When Will’s best friend 7 him his old sports shoes, he gets 8 and upset. But fortunately, he finally finds comfort in the people he least 9 , such as a shopkeeper he doesn’t know. Percival hopes The Wrong Shoes will 10 a light on the difficulties of disadvantaged children across the UK. “I want people to have an awareness of the additional challenge 11 children in Will’s position,” he says. Some of Will’s character and personality are 12 by Percival’s own experiences. As a child, Percival loved art, like Will, who draws to 13 . “Having positive outlets (发泄途径) in your life can make you feel good,” he says. The book 14 a strong message about the power of empathy (同理心) and hope. For every copy of The Wrong Shoes that is sold, £1 will 15 the National Literacy Trust, a charity that helps children and young people learn and read. 1．A．angers B．inspires C．frightens D．calms 2．A．loss B．event C．disadvantage D．uncertainty 3．A．addresses B．emphasizes C．avoids D．ignores 4．A．view B．heart C．source D．past 5．A．aware B．independent C．conscious D．short 6．A．report B．show C．pass D．keep 7．A．sells B．tells C．offers D．awards 8．A．excited B．embarrassed C．shocked D．depressed 9．A．approaches B．believes C．demands D．expects 10．A．shine B．steal C．produce D．reflect 11．A．facing B．bathing C．testing D．doubting 12．A．explored B．predicted C．influenced D．occupied 13．A．impress B．escape C．update D．survive 14．A．hides B．promotes C．delivers D．receives 15．A．take up B．make for C．carry on D．go to 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．D 6．B 7．C 8．B 9．D 10．A 11．A 12．C 13．B 14．C 15．D 【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章介绍了作家兼插画师珀西瓦尔的新书《错的鞋子》，作者希望通过这本书能让人们意识到英国有三分之一的孩子生活贫困的现状，同时也通过这本书给人们传递希望。 1．考查动词词义辨析。句意：作家兼插画师珀西瓦尔说这让他很生气。A. angers使生气；B. inspires激励；C. frightens恐吓、使害怕；D. calms使平静。根据上句“In the UK, one in every three children lives in poverty. (在英国，每三个孩子中就有一个生活在贫困中。)”和下句““It is not fair that some children are at such a（n）2　 compared with others,” he says.(与其他孩子相比，有些孩子处于这样的劣势，这是不公平的。)”可知，珀西瓦尔认为有一些孩子处于贫困这样的劣势是非常不公平的，为此他应该感到很生气。故选A。 2．考查名词词义辨析。句意：与其他孩子相比，有些孩子处于这样的劣势，这是不公平的。A. loss丢失；B. event事件；B. disadvantage劣势；D. uncertainty不确定。根据前文“In the UK, one in every three children lives in poverty. (在英国，每三个孩子中就有一个生活在贫困中。)”和第三段“Percival hopes The Wrong Shoes will　10　　 a light on the difficulties of disadvantaged children across the UK.(珀西瓦尔希望《错的鞋子》能揭露英国弱势儿童的困境。)”中的“disadvantaged children”可知，珀西瓦尔认为贫困孩子是弱势群体，处于一种劣势。故选C。 3．考查动词词义辨析。句意：珀西瓦尔的新书《错的鞋子》强调了这个问题。A. addresses解决；B emphasizes强调；C. avoids避免；D. ignores忽视。根据第二段对故事主人公威尔所发生故事的描述可知，威尔家中贫穷，连一双新鞋子都买不起，处于贫困的劣势，所以这本书强调突出了这个问题。故选B。 4．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个故事是从威尔的角度讲的，下雨时他的鞋子会进水。A. view角度、观点；B. heart心；C. source来源；D. past过去。根据第二段内容可知，该段讲述了威尔的鞋子在下雨天进了水，而父亲没钱给他买新鞋，他不想让别人知道这种窘迫，所以在他的好朋友给了他一双自己的旧鞋时，他很难为情，也很不开心。由此可见，这本书的故事是从威尔的角度讲述的。故选A。 5．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：威尔和他爸爸很缺钱，所以他不能像他的朋友们那样买新鞋。A. aware意识到的；be aware of意识到、知道；B. independent独立的；C. conscious有意识的；be conscious of意识到；D. short短的；be short of缺少。根据句中“ so he can’t get new shoes like his friends”可知，威尔没法买新鞋，应该是因为他和爸爸都很缺钱。故选D。 6．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他不想把这个给任何人看。A. report汇报；B. show展示，给……看；C. pass传递；D. keep保存。根据上句“Will and his dad are very 　5　 of money, so he can’t get new shoes like his friends. (威尔和他爸爸很缺钱，所以他不能像他的朋友们那样买新鞋。)”可知，威尔家里很穷，他并不想让其他人知道这点，不想把这种情况给任何人看到。故选B。 7．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当威尔最好的朋友把他的旧运动鞋给他时，他感到难堪和烦闷。A. sells售卖；B. tells告诉；C. offers提供；D. awards颁发。根据“best friend”可知，威尔最好的朋友在看到他的鞋子进水后，应该是要帮助他的，所以把自己的旧鞋子给了他。故选C。 8．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当威尔最好的朋友把他的旧运动鞋给他时，他感到难堪和烦闷。A. excited激动的；B. embarrassed尴尬的、难堪的；C. shocked吃惊的；D. depressed抑郁的。根据前文“And he doesn’t want to 　6　 this to anyone.(他不想把这个给任何人看。) ”可知，威尔不想让其他人知道自己家里很贫穷而买不起鞋，所以当他的好朋友给他鞋子时，他感到很难堪、烦闷。故选B。 9．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但幸运的是，他最终在他最意想不到的人身上找到了安慰，比如一个他不认识的店主。A. approaches接近；B. believes相信；C. demands要求；D. expects期待、预料。根据句中“such as a shopkeeper he doesn’t know”可知，他不认识的店主应该是他没有预料到的人。故选D。 10．考查动词词义辨析。句意：珀西瓦尔希望《错的鞋子》能揭露英国弱势儿童的困境。A. shine照耀；shine a light on揭示，揭露；B. steal偷；C. produce生产；D. reflect反映。根据下句“I want people to have an awareness of the additional challenge 　11　children in Will’s position,(我希望人们能意识到像威尔这样的孩子所面临的额外挑战，)”可知，珀西瓦尔希望自己的书能让人们意识到像威尔这样的英国的弱势儿童所面临的贫穷挑战，可见他希望自己的书能够揭露这些孩子的困境。故选A。 11．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我希望人们能意识到像威尔这样的孩子面临的额外挑战。A. facing面临；B. bathing洗澡，沐浴；C. testing测试；D. doubting怀疑。根据第二段对威尔故事的描述可知，威尔代表了面临着贫穷挑战的弱势儿童，故结合本句中的“challenge”可知，这里指儿童面临的挑战。故选A。 12．考查动词词义辨析。句意：威尔的一些性格和个性受到了珀西瓦尔自身经历的影响。A. explored探索；B. predicted预测；C. influenced影响；D. occupied占据。根据下句“As a child, Percival loved art, like Will, who draws to 　13　(珀西瓦尔小时候喜欢艺术，就像威尔一样，画画是为了逃避.)”可知，珀西瓦尔性格和爱好同书中威尔的很像，可见威尔的一些性格受到了作者珀西瓦尔自身经历的影响。故选C。 13．考查动词词义辨析。句意：珀西瓦尔小时候喜欢艺术，就像威尔一样，画画是为了逃避。A. impress使印象深刻；B. escape逃避、摆脱；C. update更新；D. survive生存。根据下句““Having positive outlets（发泄途径）in your life can make you feel good,” he says.(他说：“在你的生活中有积极的发泄途径可以让你感觉良好。”)”可知，珀西瓦尔认为生活中需要有一个正面的方法来发泄自己的负面情绪，而画画就是这样的一种途径，可以逃避、摆脱掉自己的不开心，让自己感觉良好。故选B。 14．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这本书强烈地传达了同理心和希望的力量。A. hides隐藏；B. promote促进； C. delivers传递，传送；D. receives接受。根据第二段“The Wrong Shoes, Percival’s latest book, 　3　 this problem.(珀西瓦尔的新书《错的鞋子》强调了这个问题。)”和第三段“Percival hopes The Wrong Shoes will 　10　 a light on the difficulties of disadvantaged children across the UK(珀西瓦尔希望《错的鞋子》能揭露英国弱势儿童的困境。)”可知，这本书强烈地传递了同理心和希望的力量。故选C。 15．考查动词短语辨析。句意：《错的鞋子》每卖出一本，就会有1英镑捐给国家扫盲基金会，这是一个帮助儿童和年轻人学习和阅读的慈善机构。A. take up占据，开始；B. make for导致，促进；C. carry on继续做；D. go to去往、走到。根据句中“a charity”可知，“the National Literacy Trust”是一个慈善机构，所以每卖出一本该书，就会向该机构捐出1英镑，即会有1英镑进到该机构中。故选D。 ( 1 )原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$