专题02 阅读理解之记叙文（期末真题好题速递）-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期末真题分类汇编（广东专用）

专题02阅读理解之记叙文 （一） （23-24高二上·广东深圳·期末）When people ask about my experience of learning Cantonese, I recount a journey driven by unending curiosity and a strong desire to connect with a dynamic culture. Growing up in a Russian family, my fascination with languages grew thanks to my father, a language expert. It’s during a cultural appreciation class in junior high that I was first introduced to the world of Hong Kong films, famous for their characteristic action-packed dramas and storytelling styles. However, what really amazed me was the uniqueness of the language, Cantonese, which sparked a urgent need within me to explore it and the rich culture behind. This marked the beginning of a thrilling linguistic journey. Learning Cantonese posed challenges, such as unfamiliar characters, complex tones, and different grammar structures, yet I persevered. Immersed in textbooks and available online courses, I practiced the tones everyday until my pronunciation flowed naturally. Cantonese dramas and music also played a role in familiarizing me with its rhythm. To truly grasp the essence of Cantonese, I knew that studying alone wasn’t enough — I needed firsthand experience. So, I took a gap year to pack my bags for Hong Kong, a city featuring the lively heartbeat of Cantonese culture. Buried in its busy streets and daily conversations, from casual chats to food ordering, I found myself enveloped in a linguistic wonderland. Within a few months, my Cantonese proficiency flourished, fueling a surge of confidence. My explorations extended beyond the streets. I enrolled in formal language classes that offered professional guidance. Through hard work, I successfully completed all the courses in Cantonese Linguistics. From then on, I’ve been passionately committed to spreading the Cantonese culture, ensuring its richness reaches a wider audience. Today, I continue my Cantonese voyage with unflagging enthusiasm. It has transformed into more than just a linguistic pursuit; it grants me a passport to sincere connections, profound insights, and heartfelt admiration for its one-of-a-kind culture. 1．What motivated the author to start his linguistic journey? A．His father’s intentional arrangement. B．His teacher’s positive encouragement. C．His strong interest in Chinese movies. D．His great passion for cultural exploration. 2．Why did the author head to Hong Kong during the gap year? A．To participate in a language workshop. B．To take a bite of the diverse local food. C．To fully comprehend the spirit of Cantonese. D．To stay well informed about studying abroad. 3．Which best describes the author’s learning process of Cantonese? A．Demanding but strategic. B．Effortless and enjoyable. C．Challenging but creative. D．Adventurous and eventful. 4．What message does the text mainly convey? A．Education is the passport to the future. B．Language is the road map of a culture. C．Opportunity favors the prepared mind. D．Success belongs to those with curiosity. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者学习粤语的经历，这是一段充满好奇心和强烈渴望融入充满活力的文化的旅程，粤语的独特性激发了作者探索这门语言及其背后丰富文化的渴望，他采用了各种方法来学习粤语，还前往香港让自己沉浸在粤语的语言环境中，如今他依旧饱有热情地探索着粤语及其文化。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“However, what really amazed me was the uniqueness of the language, Cantonese, which sparked a urgent need within me to explore it and the rich culture behind. This marked the beginning of a thrilling linguistic journey. (然而，真正让我惊讶的是粤语的独特性，这激发了我对探索它及其背后丰富文化的迫切需求。这标志着一段激动人心的语言之旅的开始)”可知，促使作者开始他的语言之旅的是他对粤语文化探索的极大热情。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“To truly grasp the essence of Cantonese, I knew that studying alone wasn’t enough — I needed firsthand experience. So, I took a gap year to pack my bags for Hong Kong, a city featuring the lively heartbeat of Cantonese culture. (要真正掌握粤语的精髓，我知道光靠学习是不够的，我需要亲身体验。因此，我花了一年的时间收拾行李，前往香港，一个以粤语文化的活力中心为特色的城市)”可知，作者在间隔年期间前往香港是为了充分体会粤语的精髓。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Learning Cantonese posed challenges, such as unfamiliar characters, complex tones, and different grammar structures, yet I persevered. (学习粤语有很多挑战，比如不熟悉的汉字、复杂的声调和不同的语法结构，但我坚持了下来)”可知，作者学习粤语的过程中面临很多挑战，因此这个过程是费力的。再结合第三段中“Immersed in textbooks and available online courses, I practiced the tones everyday until my pronunciation flowed naturally. Cantonese dramas and music also played a role in familiarizing me with its rhythm. (沉浸在课本和在线课程中，我每天练习音调，直到我的发音自然流畅。粤语剧和音乐也让我熟悉了粤语的节奏)”、第四段中“Buried in its busy streets and daily conversations, from casual chats to food ordering, I found myself enveloped in a linguistic wonderland. (沉浸在繁忙的街道和日常对话中，从闲聊到点餐，我发现自己被笼罩在一个语言仙境中)”和第五段中“My explorations extended beyond the streets. I enrolled in formal language classes that offered professional guidance. (我的探索超越了街道。我参加了提供专业指导的正式语言课程)”可知，作者通过各种手段和媒介来学习粤语，包括课本、在线课程、影视剧、音乐、真实的语言环境、正式的语言课程，因此这个过程也是有策略的。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中“It has transformed into more than just a linguistic pursuit; it grants me a passport to sincere connections, profound insights, and heartfelt admiration for its one-of-a-kind culture. (它已经不仅仅是一种语言追求；它给了我真诚的联系、深刻的见解和对其独特文化的由衷钦佩的通行证)”可知，文章主要围绕作者学习粤语的经历展开，粤语的独特性激发了作者探索这门语言及其背后丰富文化的渴望，他采用了各种方法来学习粤语，还前往香港让自己沉浸在粤语的语言环境中，如今他依旧饱有热情地探索着粤语及其文化，这段旅程充满好奇心和融入充满活力的文化的强烈渴望。由此可知，语言和文化贯穿了作者的这份经历，文章主要想表达语言是一种文化的路线图，帮助作者了解其背后的文化。故选B项。 （二） （23-24高二上·广东广州·期末）Growing up on a farm in Virginia during racial segregation (种族隔离) , West knew education would be her means of escape. But she didn’t know her quiet work would change lives around the world. Gladys West knew from a young age that she didn’t want to be a farmer. But the mathematician, born in 1930 in a county, still had to help harvest crops on her family’s small farm. The hard work started before daybreak and lasted well into the blistering heat of the afternoon. She hated the dirt but, while she worked, she kept her mind on the building behind the trees at the end of the farm. It was her school, and even then she knew it would be her ticket to freedom. “I was gonna get an education and I was going to get out of there. I wasn’t going to be stuck there all my life,” West, 89, says firmly. Gladys West began her career as a mathematician in 1956 in a lab where there were only three other black employees when she joined. She was widely admired for her ability to solve complex mathematical problems by hand. She eventually went on to program computers to solve the equations (等式) for her. Her first major project was to determine the movements of Neptune and Pluto in relation to each other. In 1978, Gladys became the Project Manager of SeaSat, an surveillance (监控) satellite designed to provide data on oceanographic features and conditions. The project was among the first to show that satellites can be used to observe oceanographic data. By programming a computer to account for tides, gravity, and other factors, Gladys and her team created a program to precisely calculate the orbit of satellites. Her work on this project made it possible to develop a geoid, which is a model of the shape of the Earth. The model and its later updates led to her developing the GPS system, which can make accurate calculations in any location on Earth. Finally in 2018, through her tireless efforts, Gladys West received formal recognition for her work on the GPS. Her name also got featured on the BBC’s 100 Women of 2018, which honored inspiring women from around the globe. 5．What can we learn in paragraph 2? A．Gladys became a mathematician when working as a farmer. B．Gladys had to raise her family by working hard on the farm. C．Gladys was eager to get out of the poor situation for freedom. D．Gladys could not pay for school education when she was young. 6．What directly contributed to the development of the GPS system? A．The orbit of the satellites. B．The movements of the planets. C．An equation. D．The model of Earth shape. 7．Which of the following best describe Gladys West? A．Helpful and easygoing. B．Determined and competent. C．Devoted and considerate. D．Optimistic and thankful. 8．Which is the best title of the passage? A．How to Escape from Poverty B．How to Become a Mathematician C．Gladys West: the Hidden Figure Who Helped Invented GPS D．Gladys West: A Girl Who Struggled to Realize Her Dreams 【答案】5．C 6．D 7．B 8．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍黑人女数学家Gladys West以及她对GPS系统的贡献。 5．推理判断题。由文章第二段“It was her school, and even then she knew it would be her ticket to freedom. ‘I was gonna get an education and I was going to get out of there. I wasn’t going to be stuck there all my life,’ West, 89, says firmly.(这是她的学校，即使在那时，她也知道这将是她获得自由的门票。‘我要接受教育，我要离开那里。我不会一辈子都被困在那里，’89岁的West坚定地说。)”可知，Gladys渴望摆脱困境，获得自由。故选C项。 6．细节理解题。由文章第三段“Her work on this project made it possible to develop a geoid, which is a model of the shape of the Earth. The model and its later updates led to her developing the GPS system, which can make accurate calculations in any location on Earth.(她在这个项目上的工作使开发大地水准面成为可能，这是地球形状的模型。该模型及其后来的更新使她开发了GPS系统，该系统可以在地球上的任何位置进行准确的计算。)”可知，地球形状模型直接促进了全球定位系统的发展。故选D项。 7．推理判断题。由文章第二段“It was her school, and even then she knew it would be her ticket to freedom. ‘I was gonna get an education and I was going to get out of there. I wasn’t going to be stuck there all my life,’ West, 89, says firmly.(这是她的学校，即使在那时，她也知道这将是她获得自由的门票。‘我要接受教育，我要离开那里。我不会一辈子都被困在那里，’89岁的West坚定地说。)”以及文章最后一段“Finally in 2018, through her tireless efforts, Gladys West received formal recognition for her work on the GPS. Her name also got featured on the BBC’s 100 Women of 2018, which honored inspiring women from around the globe.(终于在2018年，通过不懈的努力，Gladys West在全球定位系统方面的工作获得了正式认可。她的名字也出现在英国广播公司的‘2018年100位女性’节目中，该节目向来自全球的鼓舞人心的女性致敬。)”可知，Gladys West是一位意志坚定且能力强的人。故选B项。 8．主旨大意题。由文章最后一段“Finally in 2018, through her tireless efforts, Gladys West received formal recognition for her work on the GPS. Her name also got featured on the BBC’s 100 Women of 2018, which honored inspiring women from around the globe.(终于在2018年，通过不懈的努力，Gladys West在全球定位系统方面的工作获得了正式认可。她的名字也出现在英国广播公司的‘2018年100位女性’节目中，该节目向来自全球的鼓舞人心的女性致敬。)”以及上文可知，文章主要介绍黑人女数学家Gladys West以及她对GPS系统的贡献，所以C项Gladys West: the Hidden Figure Who Helped Invented GPS(Gladys West：帮助发明GPS的隐藏人物)符合文意。故选C项。 （三） （23-24高二上·广东肇庆·期末）After most people complete their undergraduate degree, they either take a break or jump into a job. Few, like Brianna Craft, set out to save the world. It started when she was a freshman sitting in an environmental studies class in 2006. Craft was shocked when the professor described the harm climate change was having on people. She records the moment in her new book, Everything That Rises: A Climate Change Memoir. After graduation, Craft spent a year in AmeriCorps, focusing on protecting the environment. AmeriCorps is an organization connecting individuals and organizations to help communities tackle their toughest challenges. “That helped me figure out that my future was not in doing science,” she says. Instead, she wanted to work with people and policy. She then had an opportunity to attend the UN climate negotiations (磋商). That, in turn, prepared her for her current role as a senior researcher at the London-based International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). Her focus is to ensure that the lowest contributors to greenhouse gases and those most affected by climate change have a voice in international climate negotiations. For five years, Craft attended and supported climate conferences around the world, leading to the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015. Craft says, “I wanted people to care about the work I did in the climate negotiations, and why we pushed so hard to form this agreement.” That led her to write Everything That Rises: A Climate Change Memoir. Craft brings the viewpoint of an African American woman from a rural northwest community. She weaves (编织) together several storylines-including her difficult childhood with an irresponsible parent, her self-discovery in college and her work to help work towards climate agreements and ensure that even the smallest countries have a voice. 9．What motivated Craft to work on climate change? A．A course. B．A book. C．A scientist. D．A program. 10．How did the experience in AmeriCorps help Craft? A．She made achievements. B．She fell in love with science. C．She got inspiration for her book. D．She was clearer about her career path. 11．What does Craft do as a senior researcher at the IIED? A．She promotes equal rights to speak among countries. B．She focuses on removing greenhouse gases in London. C．She ensures climate negotiations are the UN’s top priority. D．She speaks for the countries producing the most greenhouse gases. 12．Which of the following words best describes Craft’s job? A．Boring. B．Risky. C．Fruitful. D．Well-paid. 【答案】9．A 10．D 11．A 12．C 【导语】本文是记叙文。讲述了环境保护主义者克拉夫为应对气候变化做出的贡献。 9．细节理解题。根据第二段的“It started when she was a freshman sitting in an environmental studies class in 2006. Craft was shocked when the professor described the harm climate change was having on people. She records the moment in her new book, Everything That Rises: A Climate Change Memoir.( 2006年，她还是一名大一新生，坐在一门环境研究课上。当教授描述气候变化对人类的危害时，克拉夫特感到震惊。她在她的新书《崛起的一切：气候变化回忆录》中记录了这一时刻。)”和第三段“After graduation, Craft spent a year in AmeriCorps, focusing on protecting the environment.(毕业后，克拉夫特在美国服务队呆了一年，专注于保护环境。)”可知，一门课程激励Craft致力于天气变化。故选A。 10．细节理解题。根据第三段的“AmeriCorps is an organization connecting individuals and organizations to help communities tackle their toughest challenges. “That helped me figure out that my future was not in doing science,” she says. Instead, she wanted to work with people and policy.(美国志愿队是一个将个人和组织联系起来，帮助社区应对最严峻挑战的组织。“这让我明白，我的未来不是做科学，”她说。相反，她想与人民和政策打交道。)”可知，在美国志愿队的经历让克拉夫对于自己的事业之路更加清晰。故选D。 11．细节理解题。根据第四段的“That, in turn, prepared her for her current role as a senior researcher at the London-based International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). Her focus is to ensure that the lowest contributors to greenhouse gases and those most affected by climate change have a voice in international climate negotiations.(这反过来又为她现在担任伦敦国际环境与发展研究所(IIED)高级研究员的角色做好了准备。她的重点是确保温室气体排放最少的国家和受气候变化影响最严重的国家在国际气候谈判中有发言权。)”可知，克拉夫作为伦敦国际环境与发展研究所(IIED)高级研究员工作的重点是提倡国家间的平等发言权。故选A。 12．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“For five years, Craft attended and supported climate conferences around the world, leading to the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015. Craft says, “I wanted people to care about the work I did in the climate negotiations, and why we pushed so hard to form this agreement.” That led her to write Everything That Rises: A Climate Change Memoir.( 五年来，克拉夫特参加并支持了世界各地的气候会议，并于2015年签署了《巴黎协定》。克拉夫特说:“我希望人们关心我在气候谈判中所做的工作，以及我们为什么如此努力地达成这项协议。”这让她写出了《崛起的一切：气候变化回忆录》。”可推断，克拉夫工作成就硕果累累。故选C。 （四） （23-24高二上·广东茂名·期末）Jamie Whitmore, 43, isn’t used to slowing down. The professional athlete who became a gold medalist in the Olympics for the disabled has never met a challenge she couldn’t overcome, whether it was a mountain bike race or cancer. One morning in 2007, Whitmore found her le g muscles were tight when going for a jog. Thinking she’d pushed herself too hard in the last race, she ignored the pain. Later at a sports camp in Arizona, she realized something was wrong. “Once I got on my bike I was so painful that it was hard to lift my legs. I flew back home to go to hospital.” What doctors found shocked them all: Whitmore had a soft tissue tumour (肿瘤) that started in the bone, and the tumour wrapped around her nerves of waist, touching several vital organs. After the surgery, Whitmore had to learn to walk again with the help of a physical doctor. She also started radiation treatment, but four months later, doc-tors had worse news: A scan showed the cancer was back. “This time it was more aggressive. Doctors took the rest of my nerves in the waist, and removed some tumours from my tail bone.” Whitmore developed sepsis (败血症) from the surgery and endured a two-month recovery. “My scans were coming back, showing I was clear of cancer, but now I had all of these other complications (并发症).” Today, Whitmore is a mother and cancer-free. She has won a gold medal in the Paralympics, and has set two world records. Whitmore has some advice for others with limitations: “Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do. You have to find out yourself. Some doctors told me I would never ride anything more than a stationary bike. And yet I rode my mountain bike 104 miles climbing from 9,000 feet to 14,000feet. You just can’t give up.” 13．What’s Whitmore’s first reaction to her leg pain? A．She was very scared. B．She thought of muscle tumour. C．She related it to cancer. D．She thought nothing of it. 14．Who does the underlined part in Paragraph 4refer to? A．People living with disabilities. B．People short of virtues. C．People without good luck. D．People living with cancers. 15．Which one of the following best describes Whitmore? A．Humorous and unhealthy. B．Strong-minded and optimistic. C．Outgoing and honest. D．Determined and naughty. 【答案】13．D 14．A 15．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了残奥会金牌获得者杰米·惠特莫尔对山地自行车赛的坚持和与癌症抗争的经历。凭借着永不放弃的精神，她克服了种种困难，成为生活中的强者。 13．细节理解题。文章第二段讲到“Thinking she’d pushed herself too hard in the last race, she ignored the pain (她认为自己在最后一场比赛中用力过猛，忽略了疼痛)”可知，惠特莫尔对腿痛的第一反应是觉得没有大碍，故选D。 14．词义猜测题。根据划线词所在句前一句中的“She has won a gold medal in the Paralympics, and has set two world records. (她在残奥会上获得了一枚金牌，并创造了两项世界纪录。)”以及第一段中“The professional athlete who became a gold medalist in the Olympics for the disabled has never met a challenge she couldn’t overcome(这位成为残疾人奥运会金牌得主的职业运动员从未遇到过她无法克服的挑战)”可知，惠特莫尔虽然是残疾人，但是赢得了残奥会金牌，由此可推断划线单词所在句子的意思是“惠特莫尔对其他有局限性的人有一些建议：“永远不要让任何人告诉你你能做什么，不能做什么。”此处指的是她想给同她一样的残疾人一些忠告。因此，第四段下划线部分指的是“残疾人”。故选A。 15．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的““Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do. You have to find out yourself. Some doctors told me I would never ride anything more than a stationary bike. And yet I rode my mountain bike 104 miles climbing from 9,000 feet to 14,000feet. You just can’t give up.”(“永远不要让任何人告诉你你能做什么，不能做什么。你必须自己弄清楚。一些医生告诉我，除了固定自行车，我永远不会骑其他东西。然而，我骑着山地自行车从9000英尺爬到了14000英尺，走了104英里。你不能放弃。”)”并结合全文内容可推断，惠特莫尔是一位意志坚强且乐观的人。故选B。 （五） （23-24高二上·广东潮州·期末）Pearl S. Buck was born in Virginia, the United States in 1892 and her parents were missionaries. When Buck was four months old, her parents took her with them to China. From childhood, Buck spoke both Chinese and English. She grew up playing with Chinese children. She never developed a feeling of superiority toward the Chinese. Rather, Buck was better equipped to recognize some of the absurdities (荒唐的行为) her parents’ profession. Buck returned to the United States to attend Randolph-Macon Women’s College. However, the country of her birth was largely unfamiliar to her, so she felt like a foreigner. After graduation, she returned to China to take care of her sick mother. Her first and only biological child, Carol, was born a few years after she got married. Due to a tumor, Buck had to have an operation. Soon afterwards her daughter was severely ill. Almost at the same time, her mother died after her long illness. Despite these misfortunes placed on her life, she refused to be defeated. The Good Earth, her best-known book, was published in 1931. The novel quickly gained an international reputation. It was cited in the decision to award her the Noble Prize for Literature, “for her rich and truly great descriptions of peasant life in China and for her biographical masterpieces” a year later. Pearl Buck’s works after 1938 are too many to mention. Her novels continued to deal with the confrontation (对抗) of East and West, her interest spreading to such countries as India and Korea. Buck also devoted herself to humanitarian causes. With her husband, she founded an adoption agency for mixed-race Asian and American children. These children were often outcasts in Asian countries because of their mixed blood and because they were often the illegitimate (私生的) children of American servicemen. Buck spent all her life trying to help people in the USA understand Chinese culture. She wanted to prove to her readers that the universality of mankind can exist if they accept it. 16．What can we know about Buck? A．She couldn’t speak English when she was young. B．She couldn’t get on with her parents. C．She was proud of her parents’ profession. D．She grew up in China. 17．What is The Good Earth mainly about? A．Conflicts in India and Korea. B．What Buck saw in China. C．Children’s life in an adoption agency. D．Why Buck chose to live in China. 18．What does the underlined word “outcasts” in Paragraph 5 refer to? A．Children whose parents were Asians. B．Children whose parents were busy. C．Children who were disabled. D．Children who were abandoned. 19．Which of the following can best describe Buck? A．Ambitious and polite. B．Brave and patient. C．Determined and generous. D．Positive and humorous. 【答案】16．D 17．B 18．D 19．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了诺贝尔文学奖获得者Pearl S. Buck。 16．细节理解题。根据第一段中“When Buck was four months old, her parents took her with them to China.(当Buck四个月大的时候，她的父母带她去了中国)”和第二段中“She grew up playing with Chinese children.(她是和中国孩子一起长大的)”可知，Buck是在中国长大的。故选D。 17．推理判断题。根据第四段中“It was cited in the decision to award her the Noble Prize for Literature, ‘for her rich and truly great descriptions of peasant life in China and for her biographical masterpieces’ a year later.(一年后，决定授予她诺贝尔文学奖的理由是，‘因为她对中国农民生活的丰富而真正伟大的描述，以及她的传记杰作’)”可推知，《大地》讲述的是Buck在中国看到的景象。故选B。 18．词句猜测题。根据划线词前面的“she founded an adoption agency(她成立了一家领养机构)”和划线词后面的“because they were often the illegitimate (私生的) children of American servicemen(因为他们通常是美国军人的私生子)”可以推知，这些孩子都是“被抛弃的，不被接受的”，outcasts意为“被抛弃者”，故选D。 19．推理判断题。根据第三段的“Despite these misfortunes placed on her life, she refused to be defeated.(尽管这些不幸降临在她的生活上，她仍然拒绝被打败)”和第五段中“Buck also devoted herself to humanitarian causes. With her husband, she founded an adoption agency for mixed-race Asian and American children.(Buck还致力于人道主义事业。她和丈夫一起创办了一家收养亚洲和美国混血儿童的机构)”讲述她帮助弃婴的事迹可以推知，Buck不仅是坚强的，同时也是慷慨无私的。故选C。 （六） （23-24高二上·广东佛山·期末）When Laura Smith was 14 years old, she volunteered at a nonprofit food community organization. As she was filling bags with donated (捐赠) food, she noticed something that didn’t seem right: Canned and packaged goods were plentiful, but she saw nothing fresh or green to give to families in need. She thought it would be great to change that. She wanted to start a garden on part of her parents’ farmland to provide families with home-grown produce. While being proud of her, Laura’s father expressed worry about the workload involved. Laura had raised rabbits and lambs before, but she had never tried growing vegetables on such an extensive level. However, he soon realized that his daughter was ready. Laura did a lot of research online to find out what worked and what didn’t, which plants needed shade, which needed more water, and when was the best time to harvest each crop. In spring 2021 Laura planted 15 types of vegetables on a land of 5,000 square meters. When the first green shoots appeared, it was an exciting feeling. Yet, that’s where the real work began. “Our summers are very hot and dry, so I had to water every day,” said Laura. Throughout the summer, she checked her plants daily for weeds and watered them by hand, using two water tanks attached to a farm vehicle to continually refill her watering can. Laura was soon ready to harvest and weigh her first crops-the first batch weighed 40 pounds. She then packaged them and donated the products to eight local groups. “It felt really good to know that anyone who wanted fresh vegetables could get them,” Laura said. Over the past two years, Laura has donated more than 8,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables. “Laura’s confidence and generous hand in helping those in need have made a greater impact than she could have imagined,” said Remi Freeman, an official from one of the charity groups. “It helps our mission to end hunger, and also demonstrates the selflessness and kindness that is so wonderful to see in younger people.” 20．What inspired Laura to start a garden? A．Her interest in gardening. B．Her parents’ expectations. C．Lack of fresh produce in the donated food. D．Poor quality of canned and packaged food. 21．What concerned Laura’s father about her plan at first? A．The money needed. B．The amount of work. C．Her farming knowledge. D．Her working experience. 22．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Laura’s hard work. B．Laura’s ambitious plan. C．The poor weather condition. D．The skills needed for farming. 23．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Great Gardening Dream B．A Journey to Green Living C．A Close Study on Organic Food D．A Harvest of Growing Kindness 【答案】20．C 21．B 22．A 23．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了14岁的Laura Smith在一家非营利性食品社区组织做志愿者。她发现在捐赠的食品当中，缺少新鲜或绿色的蔬菜和水果，所以她决定自己在家里种植。她在两年中捐赠了8000多磅的水果和蔬菜，展示了年轻人的无私和善良。 20．细节理解题。根据第一段“As she was filling bags with donated (捐赠) food, she noticed something that didn’t seem right: Canned and packaged goods were plentiful, but she saw nothing fresh or green to give to families in need. (当她把捐赠的食物装进袋子时，她注意到了一些似乎不对劲的东西：罐头和包装食品很多，但她没有看到任何新鲜或绿色的东西可以送给有需要的家庭)”可知，在捐赠的食品当中，Laura Smith发现缺少新鲜或绿色的蔬菜或水果，这激发了她创办菜园的想法。故选C。 21．细节理解题。根据第二段“While being proud of her, Laura’s father expressed worry about the workload involved.(劳拉的父亲在为她感到骄傲的同时，也对所涉及的工作量表示担忧)”可知，Laura 的父亲对于她将要做的工作量而担心。故选B。 22．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Yet, that’s where the real work began. “Our summers are very hot and dry, so I had to water every day,” said Laura. Throughout the summer, she checked her plants daily for weeds and watered them by hand, using two water tanks attached to a farm vehicle to continually refill her watering can.(然而，这才是真正的工作开始的地方。劳拉说：“我们的夏天又热又干，所以我每天都要浇水。”。整个夏天，她每天都要检查植物是否有杂草，并用连接在农用车上的两个水箱不断地给她的喷壶浇水)”可知，第三段主要讲述了Laura在种植菜园时付出的辛苦工作。故选A。 23．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Over the past two years, Laura has donated more than 8,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables. “Laura’s confidence and generous hand in helping those in need have made a greater impact than she could have imagined,” said Remi Freeman, an official from one of the charity groups. “It helps our mission to end hunger, and also demonstrates the selflessness and kindness that is so wonderful to see in younger people.”(在过去的两年里，劳拉捐赠了8000多磅的水果和蔬菜。其中一个慈善团体的官员雷米·弗里曼说：“劳拉在帮助那些需要帮助的人时表现出的自信和慷慨，产生了比她想象的更大的影响。”。“这有助于我们结束饥饿的使命，也展示了年轻人的无私和善良。”)”以及全文可知，本文主要讲述了14岁的Laura Smith在一家非营利性食品社区组织做志愿者。她发现在捐赠的食品当中，缺少新鲜或绿色的蔬菜和水果，所以她决定自己在家里种植。她在两年中捐赠了8000多磅的水果和蔬菜，展示了年轻人的无私和善良。所以“日益增长的善意的收获”适合作本文的标题。故选D。 （七） （23-24高二上·广东湛江·期末）Alonzo Carter, also known as Zo, is currently a football coach for the San Jose State Spartans in California. He’s trained countless student athletes, which often means his previous job in the hip-hop industry goes unnoticed. But not always! Back in 1989, he and a few of his college friends auditioned (试演) for a music video. The song? MC Hammer’s still-unknown classic, Let’s Get It Started. They were hired on the spot and soon went on tours with him! As the summer came to an end, Zo assumed he’d return to college to finish his degree and reclaim his spot on the football team, but MC Hammer gained great popularity and started taking over the airwaves. Zo had a huge decision to make and ultimately joined MC Hammer as a permanent (长期的) backup dancer! But Zo couldn’t shake his passion for football. He eventually left the group to return to his high school in Oakland, California, where he began coaching track and football. Decades later, Zo is one of the most well-known and respected college football coaches and doesn’t call much attention to his hip-hop beginnings. But at a training practice in 2017, a familiar song started playing over the PA system (广播系统). It happened that the head coach Brent Brennan had caught wind of Zo’s past and wanted him to show off his moves. Without missing a beat, Zo dived in and started doing the Hammer Dance he had helped create all those years before. The moves came to him as easily as they had done back in the day, and his players obviously couldn’t get enough of his impressive talent. Zo is a good reminder of how surprising career paths can be. Just think what would have happened if he hadn’t gone to that audition! The Hammer Dance wouldn’t exist as we know it, which would be a real tragedy (悲剧). 24．What does Zo do now? A．He coaches a college football team. B．He serves as head of backup dancer. C．He competes in track and field events. D．He teaches high school students hip-hop. 25．What can be inferred from paragraph 2? A．MC Hammer didn’t become famous until 1989. B．Zo and his friends didn’t perform well in the audition. C．Zo and his friends didn’t know much about Let’s Get It Started. D．MC Hammer wasn’t in favor of Zo’s decision to finish his degree. 26．What does the underlined part “had caught wind of” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Had looked into. B．Had reflected on. C．Had talked about. D．Had heard of. 27．What is the author’s attitude towards Zo’s career as a dancer? A．He thinks little of it. B．He is doubtful about it. C．He is very proud of it. D．He thinks it a best choice. 【答案】24．A 25．A 26．D 27．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍Zo不仅是足球队的教练也是Hammer Dance的创造者。 24．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“Alonzo Carter, also known as Zo, is currently a football coach for the San Jose State Spartans in California. (Alonzo Carter，又名Zo，目前是加利福尼亚州圣何塞州立斯巴达队的足球教练。)”和第三段中“Decades later, Zo is one of the most well-known and respected college football coaches and doesn’t call much attention to his hip-hop beginnings. (几十年后，Zo成为了最知名、最受尊敬的大学足球教练之一，他对自己的嘻哈起步并不太关注。)”可知，Zo现在正在执教一支大学足球球队。故选A项。 25．推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“Back in 1989, he and a few of his college friends auditioned(试演) for a music video. The song? MC Hammer’s still-unknown classic, Let’s Get It Started. They were hired on the spot and soon went on tours with him! As the summer came to an end, Zo assumed he’d return to college to finish his degree and reclaim his spot on the football team, but MC Hammer gained great popularity and started taking over the airwaves. (早在1989年，他和他的几个大学朋友参加了一个音乐视频的试镜。这首歌？MC Hammer仍然不为人知的经典之作《让我们开始吧》。他们当场被雇佣，很快就和他一起去旅行了！随着夏天的结束，Zo以为他会回到大学完成学位，重新获得足球队的位置，但MC Hammer获得了巨大的人气，并开始接管广播。)”可以推断出，MCHammer是在1989年才名气大涨的。故选A项。 26．词句猜测题。由文章第三段“It happened that the head coach Brent Brennan had caught wind of Zo’s past and wanted him to show off his moves. (碰巧主教练布伦特·布伦南（Brent Brennan) Zo的过去，想让他炫耀一下自己的动作。)”可知，这里应指Brent Brennan“听说过”Zo的过去，所以想看他表演。故猜测had caught wind of 表“听说过”。故选D项。 27．推理判断题。由文章最后一段“Zo is a good reminder of how surprising career paths can be. Just think what would have happened if he hadn’t gone to that audition! The Hammer Dance wouldn’t exist as we know it, which would be a real tragedy (悲剧). (Zo很好地提醒我们，职业道路是多么令人惊讶。想想如果他没有去试镜会发生什么吧！Hammer Dance不会像我们所知道的那样存在，这将是一场真正的悲剧。)”如果当初Zo没有参加试演，就没有我们今天熟悉的Hammer Dance，由此可见，作者为Zo跳舞这段职业经历感到骄傲。故选C项 （八） （23-24高二上·广东深圳·期末）I love to eat, but feeding others is my love language. Serving delicious, home-cooked meals was my best attempt at making new friends. I don’t want to brag (吹嘘), but my food is pretty good. Everyone was asking me for the recipes, which is how Bun Bo Bae, my Vietnamese cooking blog, came to be. Looking back, I’ve probably been meant to start a food blog. I spent most of my childhood in the kitchen with my mom. As a child, I’d watch her cook. My duties started with just passing her the ingredients. Soon, I was measuring, steaming and stir-frying my way toward kitchen mastery. I left for college before I could learn my mom’s best dishes. In 2015 I was living alone while studying abroad in France. I was desperately homesick. So, I called my mom and asked for the recipes for my favorite dishes. She couldn’t give me a single measurement for any dish — that wasn’t the way she learned how to cook. My grandma passed on her knowledge orally. Now it was my turn. My mom taught me how to “measure with my heart.” Instead of following strict measurements, I learned to cook by tasting and feeling my food. Bun Bo Bae originally served as a space for me to put down what I learned. I didn’t want the secret knowledge behind my family’s dishes to disappear one day if the oral tradition ended. As my followers grew, so did my confidence in the kitchen. It also grew my confidence at work. I taught myself social media and web building, and the skills helped me land my job at NPR. I even hosted a cooking class for my colleagues to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. My blog has given me a space to write about what I love, connecting me to new internet friends. Most importantly, it has allowed me to celebrate my Vietnamese culture with those who share a deep love for cooking. 28．What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs? A．She was particular about friends. B．She stopped cooking after college. C．Her plan of a blog started in childhood. D．Her family inspired her love for cooking. 29．Which of the following best describes the author’s mother’s way of cooking? A．She cooked by experience. B．She followed strict instructions. C．She adjusted family recipes. D．She valued accurate measurements. 30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning Bun Bo Bae? A．Its impact. B．Its origin. C．Its popularity. D．Its development. 31．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To provide cooking advice. B．To share a blogging experience. C．To document a family practice. D．To recommend Vietnamese dishes. 【答案】28．D 29．A 30．A 31．B 【导语】本文一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者受妈妈影响爱上烹饪，为了记录菜肴背后的秘密她创建了烹饪博客Bun Bo Bae。Bun Bo Bae给作者的生活带来诸多影响。 28．推理判断题。根据第一段中“I love to eat, but feeding others is my love language.(我爱吃，但给别人做吃的是我的爱语)”和第二段“I spent most of my childhood in the kitchen with my mom. As a child, I’d watch her cook. My duties started with just passing her the ingredients. Soon, I was measuring, steaming and stir-frying my way toward kitchen mastery.(我童年的大部分时间都是和妈妈在厨房里度过的。小时候，我会看她做饭。我的职责是从给她递食材开始的。很快，我就学会了测量、蒸、炒菜，逐渐精通厨房)”可推知，作者对对烹饪的热爱是受到妈妈的影响。故选D项。 29．推理判断题。根据第三段中“My mom taught me how to “measure with my heart.” Instead of following strict measurements, I learned to cook by tasting and feeling my food.(我妈妈教我如何“用心衡量”。我学会了通过品尝和感受食物来烹饪，而不是严格遵循标准)”可知，作者的妈妈是凭经验来烹饪。故选A项。 30．主旨大意题。根据第四段中“Bun Bo Bae originally served as a space for me to put down what I learned. I didn’t want the secret knowledge behind my family’s dishes to disappear one day if the oral tradition ended. As my followers grew, so did my confidence in the kitchen. It also grew my confidence at work. I taught myself social media and web building, and the skills helped me land my job at NPR. I even hosted a cooking class for my colleagues to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.(Bun Bo Bae最初是一个让我记录所学烹饪知识的空间。我不希望有一天，当口口相传的传统结束时，我们家菜肴背后的秘密知识也消失了。随着我的追随者越来越多，我对厨房的信心也越来越强。这也增强了我对工作的信心。我自学了社交媒体和网络建设，这些技能帮助我在美国国家公共电台找到了工作。我甚至为我的同事们举办了一个烹饪课来庆祝亚太裔传统月)”可知，作者在第四段讲述了自己建立烹饪博客Bun Bo Bae的初衷是记录烹饪知识，但后来随着博客上追随者的增长，她变得对越来越自信，并开始学习社交媒体和网络建设，最终让自己在美国国家公共电台找到了一份工作。这些都是烹饪博客Bun Bo Bae产生的影响。故选A项。 31．推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Everyone was asking me for the recipes, which is how Bun Bo Bae, my Vietnamese cooking blog, came to be.(每个人都向我要食谱，这就是我的越南烹饪博客Bun Bo Bae的由来)”和最后一段中“My blog has given me a space to write about what I love, connecting me to new internet friends. Most importantly, it has allowed me to celebrate my Vietnamese culture with those who share a deep love for cooking.(我的博客给了我一个空间来写我喜欢的东西，把我和新的网络朋友联系起来。最重要的是，这让我有机会和那些热爱烹饪的人一起庆祝越南文化)”可知，作者在文中讲述了创建烹饪博客Bun Bo Bae的原因和博客给作者的生活带来诸多影响。所以分享博客经验是作者的写作目的。故选B项。 （九） （23-24高二上·广东茂名·期末）“Every life is a boat, the dream is the boat sail.” Every child has a dream of what they want to be. When Renee Butts was little, her dream was to become a volunteer firefighter because her father was one. Sadly, when she was 14, her beloved father died and she was never able to do volunteer work with him. However, Renee’s story didn’t end there. She was determined and never gave up, which makes for a good firefighter. Now Renee is a member of the Carme l Fire Department, where she is required to be an Emergency Medical Technician. She should also be ready to deal with any emergency, like fighting a fire, dealing with a car accident or helping someone who’s sick. Sometimes she is in the driver’s seat or using the water pump. Renee works nine to eleven days a month on 24-hour shifts. She also has a family to care for, as her husband is also a busy firefighter. Dealing with housework and working so much can show her great determination. When I asked Renee what the best part of her job was, she replied, “Helping people and saving lives.” I think that shows signs of being a true hero. She’s always willing to do anything for anyone in need. Renee says that her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting. “The worst part of my job is that I see death. Actually, sometimes people die in the accident, for which I am very sorry.” With 140 people in her station, Renee is one of the only three women, but that doesn’t bother her. She says everyone can get a fair shot and do the same jobs. I was inspired by this because I knew I would be very scared to do her job and didn’t know if I could handle seeing people die. We would never live without people like her who have the courage to risk their lives. Renee’s determination rubs off on me and makes me believe that I can do anything. 32．What happened to Renee when she was fourteen? A．She dropped out of school. B．She got lost in a boat sailing. C．Her dream to be a firefighter came true. D．Her father passed away. 33．Why does the author believe Renee Butts is a true hero? A．She is one of the only three women in her station. B．She always tries her best to help anyone in need. C．She feels sorry for the people dying in the accident. D．She has been a firefighter for a long time. 34．How does Renee think of her job? A．Frightening but exciting. B．Simple and pleasant. C．Challenging but promising. D．Relaxing and comfortable. 35．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．The author feels very scared to do Renee’s job. B．Renee’s story is an inspiration to the author. C．Renee encourages the author to risk the life. D．The author could handle seeing people die. 【答案】32．D 33．B 34．A 35．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了卡梅尔消防局的一名紧急医疗技术员蕾妮的故事，她的决心、无私和乐观的态度感染着作者，帮助作者相信自己。 32．细节理解题。文章第二段“Sadly, when she was 14, her beloved father died and she was never able to do volunteer work with him.”(悲伤的是，当她14岁的时候,她挚爱的父亲去世了，她不能和他一起做志愿者工作了。)可知，蕾妮的爸爸去世了。故选D项。 33．细节理解题。文章第三段“When I asked Renee what the best part of her job was, she replied,’ Helping people and saving lives.’ I think that shows signs of being a true hero. She’s always willing to do anything for anyone in need.”(当我问蕾妮她工作中最棒的部分是什么时,她回答说:‘帮助别人,拯救生命。’我认为这是成为真正英雄的标志。她总是愿意为任何有需要的人做任何事。)可知，作者认为蕾妮是一个真正的英雄是因为她愿意为任何有需要的人付出一切。故选B项。 34．细节理解题。文章第三段“Renee says that her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting.”(蕾妮说，她的工作有时令人害怕，但又非常令人兴奋。)可知，蕾妮认为她的工作既令人害怕，又令人兴奋。故选A项。 35．主旨大意题。文章最后一段“I was inspired by this because I knew I would be very scared to do her job and didn’t know if I could handle seeing people die. We would never live without people like her who have the courage to risk their lives. Renee’s determination rubs off on me and makes me believe that I can do anything.”(我受到了启发，因为我知道我会非常害怕做她的工作，不知道我是否能忍受看到人们死去。没有像她这样有勇气冒着生命危险的人，我们将永远活不下去。蕾妮的决心打动了我，让我相信我可以做任何事情。)可知，本段主要讲述的是 蕾妮的故事对作者的启发和鼓舞。故选B项。 （十） （23-24高二上·广东广州·期末）As a teacher for a decade, I find that college kids want to carve their routes and live out their journeys. But so many of them don’t know what they want to do—what major to choose? What career to pursue? What topic to write their papers on? More importantly, they wonder why any of these things really matters. One of the best books I have read is Dr. Meg Jay’s The Defining Decade. Basically, Dr. Meg Jay explains one’s 20s have an enormous effect across years and even generations to come, in terms of careers, families, friends, and relationships. She states that our brain completes the second and last growth peak in our 20s as it rewires itself for true adulthood. From the time we are in primary school, people ask us what we want to be when we grow up. I once asked my friend’s eight-year-old the question and she said, “I’m just a kid; I have no way of knowing what I want to be when I’m an adult.” Maybe the questions should be: What means something to you? What makes you happy? What do you care about regardless of any rewards? This train of thought may benefit all. In a world of easy access, today’s students can find everything they need after a few clicks on the Internet. Sure, that’s great, quick and convenient. But there is something important missed in the hunt persistence(坚持), patience, and concentration. So I’m grateful that when I was in college, I still had to visit the library to find the resources I needed to write a research paper. During this process, I reflected on what truly made me happy and what I genuinely cared about. My friend Brandon recently told me that he often woke up in the early morning and realized things he cared about were not what he devoted his life to, because he took the way that others considered good when he was in his 20s, instead of the way that was right for him. What you want to be when you grow up is something that may change throughout your life, but it’s likely that your passion and motivation will always come along. 36．What idea does Dr. Meg Jay express in her book? A．One’s twenties matter a great deal in one’s life. B．The brain is in its most active stage in our 20s. C．One’s career choice affects their family members. D．The old have a long-time influence on the young. 37．Why does the author include a series of questions in Paragraph 3? A．To help people find out what they truly love. B．To call on people to make plans for the future. C．To encourage people to have a positive attitude. D．To warn people to learn life skills at an early age. 38．What is the author’s attitude towards students’ turning to the Internet? A．Favorable. B．Optimistic. C．Objective. D．Uncaring. 39．What can we learn from Brandon’s story? A．Laziness in youth spells regret in old age. B．Our dreams keep changing throughout life. C．Our life journey is always full of uncertainties. D．We should follow our heart and live a full life. 【答案】36．A 37．A 38．C 39．D 【导语】这是一篇议论文。作者就我们应该成为什么样的人阐述了自己的观点。 36．细节理解题。由文章第二段“One of the best books I have read is Dr. Meg Jay’s The Defining Decade. Basically, Dr. Meg Jay explains one’s 20s have an enormous effect across years and even generations to come, in terms of careers, families, friends, and relationships. She states that our brain completes the second and last growth peak in our 20s as it rewires itself for true adulthood.(我读过的最好的书之一是Meg Jay博士的《定义的十年》。基本上，Meg Jay博士解释说，一个人的20多岁对未来几年甚至几代人的职业、家庭、朋友和关系都有巨大的影响。她说，我们的大脑在20多岁时完成了第二个也是最后一个生长高峰，因为它为真正的成年重新布线。)”可知，Meg Jay博士认为二十几岁对一个人的一生意义重大。故选A项。 37．推理判断题。由文章第三段“Maybe the questions should be: What means something to you? What makes you happy? What do you care about regardless of any rewards? This train of thought may benefit all.(也许问题应该是：什么对你有意义？什么让你快乐？不管有什么奖励，你都关心什么？这种思路可能对所有人都有利。)”可知，作者提出这些问题是帮助人们找到他们真正喜欢的东西。故选A项。 38．推理判断题。由文章第四段“In a world of easy access, today’s students can find everything they need after a few clicks on the Internet. Sure, that’s great, quick and convenient. But there is something important missed in the hunt persistence(坚持), patience, and concentration. So I’m grateful that when I was in college, I still had to visit the library to find the resources I needed to write a research paper. (在一个容易访问的世界里，今天的学生在互联网上点击几下就可以找到他们需要的一切。当然，这很好，快捷方便。但是，在搜索过程中，有一些重要的东西被遗漏了——坚持、耐心和专注。所以我很感激，当我在大学的时候，我仍然需要去图书馆寻找写研究论文所需的资源。)”可知，作者对学生向互联网寻求答案的态度是客观的，即给予肯定，也讲了弊端。故选C项。 39．推理判断题。与文章最后一段“My friend Brandon recently told me that he often woke up in the early morning and realized things he cared about were not what he devoted his life to, because he took the way that others considered good when he was in his 20s, instead of the way that was right for him. What you want to be when you grow up is something that may change throughout your life, but it’s likely that your passion and motivation will always come along.(我的朋友Brandon最近告诉我，他经常在凌晨醒来，意识到自己关心的事情并不是他一生所致力的，因为他在20多岁时采取了别人认为好的方式，而不是适合他的方式。你长大后想要成为什么样的人，这可能会在你的一生中发生变化，但你的激情和动力很可能会一直伴随着你。)”可知，作者通过Brandon的故事想说我们应该随心而动，过上充实的生活。故选D项。 （十一） （23-24高二上·广东广州·期末）Insha Shabir has been interested in art since her childhood. Later, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and wanted to achieve something in the art field. She noticed that while many artists in her homeland were involved in traditional art forms such as portraiture, sketching, painting, and handwriting, resin (树脂) art was relatively unexplored “I didn’t have any specific role model or inspiration for this form of art. I learned it through YouTube and from foreign artists on Instagram. I was hoping I could contribute to making up for its relative absence,” Insha called. “Then I just fell for it. The art is created when a runny chemical called epoxy resin is combined with various colour pigments (颜料) and other materials, which produces a combination of unique patterns,” Insha said. She also mentioned that resin art is a unique painting style where one does not need typical brushes, water colour, or oil paints. “When mixed with a hardener, the resin mixture gradually hardens to a solid plastic because a chemical reaction takes place between the materials,” Insha said, adding that the art form is a perfect way for her to make use of recycled waste to express herself. Insha’s resin artworks have earned praise from art enthusiasts and customers alike, leading her to sell her creations online through various social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, where she operates her account under the username “Insha artworks”. The response has been amazing, enabling her to transform her passion into a sustainable (可持续的) profession. Insha also set up several workshops in her homeland to share her skills, encouraging others to explore resin art’s potential and providing them with a means of livelihood. One of her most cheerful moments is when she sees her students making progress, which strengthens her devotion to teaching. Insha’s message to ambitious artists is to never give up anything that they are passionate about, even if they are going through ups and downs. 40．Why did Insha decide to work in the field of resin art? A．To realize her dream since childhood. B．To create a platform for online artists. C．To advertise traditional local art forms. D．To fill the gap in her homeland’s art scene. 41．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．Insha’s passionate interest in chemistry. B．Insha’s preparation of tools for resin art. C．Insha’s explanation of resin art principles. D．Insha’s view on environmental protection. 42．What can we say about Insha’s selling experience? A．It motivated her to build a career. B．It showed her the importance of talent. C．It deepened her understanding of social media. D．It made her a recognized figure in the local art field. 43．What about her work in resin art brings Insha great joy? A．Supporting herself independently. B．Gaining popularity on social media. C．Instructing others in the art form. D．Having the ability to design products. 【答案】40．D 41．C 42．A 43．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍Insha Shabir探索树脂艺术的故事。 40．细节理解题。由文章第一段“I didn’t have any specific role model or inspiration for this form of art. I learned it through YouTube and from foreign artists on Instagram. I was hoping I could contribute to making up for its relative absence,(我对这种艺术形式没有任何具体的榜样或灵感。我是通过YouTube和Instagram上的外国艺术家那里学到的。我希望我能为弥补它的相对缺席做出贡献)”可知，Insha决定在树脂艺术领域工作，以填补她祖国艺术界的空白。故选D项。 41．主旨大意题。由文章第二段“ “Then I just fell for it. The art is created when a runny chemical called epoxy resin is combined with various colour pigments (颜料)  and other materials, which produces a combination of unique patterns,”  Insha said. She also mentioned that resin art is a unique painting style  where one does not need typical brushes, water colour, or oil paints.  “When mixed with a hardener, the resin mixture gradually hardens to a  solid plastic because a chemical reaction takes place between the  materials,” Insha said, adding that the art form is a perfect way for  her to make use of recycled waste to express herself.(“然后我就上当了。当一种叫做环氧树脂的流动化学物质与各种彩色颜料和其他材料结合在一起时，就会产生独特的图案组合，”Insha说。她还提到，树脂艺术是一种独特的绘画风格，不需要典型的画笔、水彩或油画颜料。Insha说：“当与硬化剂混合时，树脂混合物会逐渐硬化为固体塑料，因为材料之间会发生化学反应。”她补充说，这种艺术形式是她利用回收废物来表达自己的完美方式)”可知，本段主要讲Insha对树脂艺术原理的阐释。故选C项。 42．细节理解题。由文章第三段“ Insha’s  resin artworks have earned praise from art enthusiasts and customers  alike, leading her to sell her creations online through various social  media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, where she operates her  account under the username “Insha artworks”. The response has been  amazing, enabling her to transform her passion into a sustainable (可持续的) profession.(Insha的树脂艺术品赢得了艺术爱好者和客户的好评，导致她通过Instagram和Facebook等各种社交媒体平台在线销售自己的作品，并以Insha artments的用户名运营自己的账户。反响惊人，使她能够将自己的热情转化为一个可持续的职业)”可知，Insha的销售经验促使她开始了自己的职业生涯。故选A项。 43．细节理解题。由文章最后一段“One of her most cheerful moments is when she sees her students making progress, which strengthens her devotion to teaching. (她最高兴的时刻之一是看到学生们进步，这加强了她对教学的投入)”可知，指导他人学习这门艺术给Insha带来了很大的快乐。故选C项。 （十二） （23-24高二上·广东广州·期末）I still remember the first time I told my then-six-year-old son, Lev, that a clam makes calls with its “shell phone”. The laugh of recognition when he first got the joke was a moment I won’t ever forget. When I told it a second time in front of his friends Henry and Amir, I could see how proud he was that I had made his friends laugh. Excuse the showing off, but I was the cool dad. By Lev’s ninth birthday party, things had begun to change. After the seventh or eighth time I asked him “What do you call someone with no body and no nose?” he rolled his eyes. “I get it, Dad…” “…Nobody knows!” “Stop it, Dad!” I immediately shifted gears into food puns, but I got nothing except head shakes. I’m pretty sure I heard him say “Sorry about my dad” to his friends as they all ran off to play on their phones together. I used to be the life of every kids party. I was the one who always had a knock-knock joke at the party. Other parents loved that I could show up at any event and distract their kids with age-appropriate wordplay. Sure, there were other dads with their jokes, but I felt as if no one ever stole my crown. I tell you all this because after a lot of soul-searching, I believe it’s time. My kids aren’t grown and out of the house, but I’ve come to realize that I’ll never be able to compete with my past success. I need our relationship to grow. I need to be able to talk to my children about topics other than how a witch’s car goes “broom, broom”. Thus, I’m offering my series of jokes for sale. Puns, knock-knock jokes, goofy faces, and double takes. I’m done with them all, and it feels like the right time to sell my treasure to some deserving new dad. Like all great works of art, my collection is priceless. But I can tell you that the first time you get your kids to laugh at the line “I don’t trust stairs. They’re always up to something,” you’ll feel it’s worth any price tag. 44．Why did Lev lose interest in his father’s jokes? A．Because he no longer considered the jokes fun. B．Because the jokes were not as funny as before. C．Because his friends couldn’t understand the jokes. D．Because he preferred to play on phones with his friends. 45．How does the writer feel about his jokes? A．Boring. B．Unique. C．Useless. D．Valuable. 46．What is the best title for the text? A．A cool dad with lots of jokes. B．The pride of giving jokes to kids. C．For sale my collection of dad jokes. D．The best jokes popular among kids. 【答案】44．A 45．D 46．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者喜欢给孩子们讲笑话，让他们开心，在孩子长大后，作者意识到孩子不再喜欢自己的笑话，所以决定把自己的笑话卖给其他的爸爸。 44．推理判断题。根据第二段“ By Lev’s ninth birthday party, things had begun to change. After the seventh or eighth time I asked him “What do you call someone with no body and no nose?” he rolled his eyes. “I get it, Dad…” “…Nobody knows!” “Stop it, Dad!” I immediately shifted gears into food puns, but I got nothing except head shakes. I’m pretty sure I heard him say “Sorry about my dad” to his friends as they all ran off to play on their phones together.(在列弗的九岁生日派对上，事情开始发生了变化。在第七次或第八次之后，我问他:“你怎么称呼没有身体和鼻子的人？”他翻了个白眼。“我明白了，爸爸……”“……没人知道！”“别这样，爸爸！”我立刻换了话题，开始说食物双关语，但除了摇头，我什么也没听到。我很确定当他们都跑去玩手机的时候，我听到他对他的朋友们说“有关我爸爸，对不起”。)”可知，Lev对他父亲的笑话失去了兴趣是因为他不再觉得那些笑话有趣了。故选A。 45．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Like all great works of art, my collection is priceless.(像所有伟大的艺术作品一样，我的收藏是无价的。)”可知，作者认为自己的笑话是宝贵的，故选D。 46．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是倒数第二段“Thus, I’m offering my series of jokes for sale.(因此，我在出售我的笑话系列。)”和最后一段“Like all great works of art, my collection is priceless.(像所有伟大的艺术作品一样，我的收藏是无价的。)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者喜欢给孩子们讲笑话，让他们开心，在孩子长大后，作者意识到孩子不再喜欢自己的笑话，所以决定把自己的笑话卖给其他的爸爸，因此最好的题目是C选项“For sale my collection of dad jokes.(出售我收藏的爸爸笑话。)”。故选C。 （十三） （23-24高二上·广东清远·期末）Maria Sibylla Merian-drawing from life In 17th-century Europe, it was unheard of for a woman to travel by herself, but that didn’t stop Maria Sibylla Merian. In 1699, she and her 2l-year-old daughter Dorothea sailed from Amsterdam to Suriname in South America. The three-month voyage was dangerous but she was determined to go. Besides, she was on a bold mission. She would be the first person to go to a foreign country to study and paint insects directly from nature. When they arrived in Suriname, Maria and Dorothea started working. Day after day, they took their painting materials into the hot and humid rainforest to collect and draw insects and plants. Artists had never done such a thing before. Still life painters drew from dead specimens. But Maria had always been interested in painting living animals and plants, and her favourite subjects were insects. In the rainforest, she climbed ladders to study and collect insects. She had trees cut down so she could see what lived at the top level of the forest more than a hundred feet overhead. Maria combined both art and science in her work. As a skilled observer, she kept detailed notes. Maria planned to stay in Suriname for five years, painting and collecting insects and plants that Europeans had never seen. She learnt about the medicinal plants of the area and expanded her interest to spiders, birds, lizards and snakes. She planned to publish a book of her new work on her return to Amsterdam. After two years, she had to leave Suriname. The heat was unbearable and she was ill with malaria. But she had more than enough material for a book. In June 1701, Maria and Dorothea sailed back to Amsterdam with many paintings and specimens—butterflies preserved in brandy, bottles with crocodiles and snakes, lizards’ eggs and boxes of pressed insects. Four years later, in 1705, Maria published the book, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, for which she is best known. The paintings of insects and plants in their natural habitats revolutionized scientific illustration and advanced the scientific study of insects. 47．Why did Maria make the voyage in 1699? A．To sail with her daughter. B．To study and draw life from nature. C．To experience the danger. D．To show her courage and determination. 48．What does the underlined word “specimens” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Plants. B．Samples. C．Animals. D．Insects. 49．Which of the following can best describe Maria? A．Keen and ambitious. B．Risky and careless. C．Kind and aggressive. D．Brave and creative. 50．What contributed to the publishing of her book in 1705? A．Drawing from dead specimens. B．Studying and collecting enough material. C．Staying in Suriname for five years. D．Learning and working along with her daughter. 【答案】47．B 48．B 49．D 50．B 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述女艺术家Maria Sibylla Merian为了研究和画自然界的昆虫，和女儿航行三个月到达南美洲，并且成为此领域的先驱的事。 47． 细节理解题。根据第一段“She would be the first person to go to a foreign country to study and paint insects directly from nature.（她将是第一个去国外直接研究和画自然界昆虫的人。）”和第二段“But Merian had always been interested in painting living animals and plants, and her favourite subjects were insects.（但Merian一直对画活的动物和植物感兴趣，她最喜欢的题材是昆虫。）”可知，Maria航行去Surinam是为了研究并画自然界的动植物。故选B项。 48． 词义猜测题。根据第二段“Artists had never done such a thing before. Still life painters drew from dead specimens（艺术家们以前从来没有做过这样的事情。静物画家从死去的specimens中作画。）”以及划线词前的“But Maria had always been interested in painting living animals and plants, and her favourite subjects were insects.（但Maria一直对画活的动物和植物很感兴趣，她最喜欢的主题是昆虫。）”可知，画家们画死去的标本，但是Maria画活的动植物。but表示前后转折。故选B项。 49． 推理判断题。根据第一段“ The three-month voyage was dangerous but she was determined to go. （三个月的航行充满危险，但她决心前行。）”可知，Maria是一个勇敢的人。和最后一段“The paintings of insects and plants in their natural habitats revolutionized scientific illustration and advanced the scientific study of insects.（昆虫和植物自然栖息地的绘画彻底改变了科学插图，并推进了昆虫的科学研究。）”可知，Maria是有创造力的。故选D项。 50． 细节理解题。根据第四段“Maria planned to stay in Suriname for five years, painting and collecting insects and plants that Europeans had never seen. She learnt about the medicinal plants of the area and expanded her interest to spiders, birds, lizards and snakes. She planned to publish a book of her new work on her return to Amsterdam.（Maria计划在苏里南待五年，绘画和收集欧洲人从未见过的昆虫和植物。她了解了该地区的药用植物，并将兴趣扩展到蜘蛛、鸟类、蜥蜴和蛇。她计划一回到阿姆斯特丹就把她的新作品出版一本书。）”可知，女艺术家Maria成功出书的原因是她研究和收集了足够多的素材。故选B项。 （十四） （23-24高二上·广东广州·期末）Brad Ryan returned to his hometown after six years to pursue his studies. But he avoided contact with his grandmother, Grandma Joy, aged 85, due to a past disagreement. Years later, while hiking the Appalachian Trail, he found himself thinking a lot about his grandmother and the time they spent at Blue Rock State Park looking for crawfish. Then, Brad decided to visit Grandma Joy. Grandma Joy did what came natural to her. She gave him a big hug. “It was familiar and yet strange,”  said Brad. “It looked the same. But I was looking at a woman who had aged.”  They made small talks but then there was an awkward pause. Brad broke the ice by suggesting a visit to Blue Rock State Park. On the way there, Grandma Joy admitted she had many regrets in her life. One of them was that aside from this state park, she’d never had the chance to see the great outdoors. When they arrived at the creek, the special place where long ago they’d searched out the crawfish, they stood silently, lost in thought. A loud splash broke the silence. The tail of a massive beaver (狸) gliding below broke the water’s surface. Stunned, they both laughed. “We looked at each other,” said Brad, “and we both realized we were still the same people.” To make up for Grandma’s sadness of not seeing more of nature, Brad planned a camping trip to Great Smoky Mountains with Grandma. Despite Grandma Joy’s age, she surprised Brad by eagerly agreeing to go. That night, they sat by the campfire, feeling its warmth and gazing at the stars. Bra d and Grandma opened the lock box of their past. They talked about families and parents, about loss, pain and regret, telling each other they’d wasted too many years being separated. The camping trip ended, but their outdoor adventure continued. Since then they have visited 62 national parks, covering over 50,000 miles in Brad’s car. Their age difference doesn’t matter as they are still on their way. 51．What can be inferred about Brad from the first two paragraphs? A．He was fond of travelling. B．He longed to visit state parks. C．He was touched by past memories. D．He avoided contact with his family. 52．How did Brad and Grandma feel when they saw the beaver? A．Awkward and confused. B．Amused and sympathetic. C．Regretful and sad. D．Surprised and relieved. 53．Why did Brad plan a camping trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park? A．To surprise Grandma Joy. B．To realize Grandma Joy’s wish. C．To break the ice with Grandma Joy. D．To recall the trip of Grandma Joy’s youth. 54．What can we learn from Brad’s camping trip with Grandma Joy? A．They decided to explore more parks. B．They brought back a lock box from the trip. C．They felt stressed because of age difference. D．They used to explore the great outdoors often. 【答案】51．C 52．D 53．B 54．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了布拉德·瑞恩回去看望祖母时，决定带祖母一起去蓝岩州立公园，二人度过了一段美好的时光。 51．推理判断题。根据第一段“Brad Ryan returned to his hometown after six years to pursue his studies. But he avoided contact with his grandmother, Grandma Joy, aged 85, due to a past disagreement.(六年后，布拉德·瑞恩回到家乡继续学业。但由于过去的不和，他避免与85岁的祖母乔伊奶奶联系)”以及第二段“Years later, while hiking the Appalachian Trail, he found himself thinking a lot about his grandmother and the time they spent at Blue Rock State Park looking for crawfish. Then, Brad decided to visit Grandma Joy.(几年后，在阿巴拉契亚山径徒步旅行时，他发现自己经常想起祖母，以及他们在蓝岩州立公园寻找小龙虾的时光。然后，布拉德决定去看望乔伊奶奶)”可推知，布拉德被过去的回忆所触动。故选C。 52．细节理解题。根据第四段“A loud splash broke the silence. The tail of a massive beaver (狸) gliding below broke the water’s surface. Stunned, they both laughed. “We looked at each other,” said Brad, “and we both realized we were still the same people.”(一声巨响打破了寂静。一只巨大的海狸在下面滑行，它的尾巴划破了水面。他们都惊呆了，笑了起来。“我们互相看了看，”布拉德说，“我们都意识到我们仍然是同一个人。”)”可知，当布拉德和奶奶看到海狸时，他们感到惊讶和宽慰。故选D。 53．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“To make up for Grandma’s sadness of not seeing more of nature, Brad planned a camping trip to Great Smoky Mountains with Grandma.(为了弥补奶奶没有看到更多大自然的悲哀，布拉德计划和奶奶一起去大烟山露营)”可知，布拉德计划去大烟山国家公园露营是为了实现乔伊奶奶的愿望。故选B。 54．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The camping trip ended, but their outdoor adventure continued. Since then they have visited 62 national parks, covering over 50,000 miles in Brad’s car. Their age difference doesn’t matter as they are still on their way.(露营之旅结束了，但他们的户外冒险还在继续。从那以后，他们已经参观了62个国家公园，坐着布拉德的车行驶了5万多英里。他们的年龄差距并不重要，因为他们还在前进的路上)”可知，布拉德和乔伊奶奶的露营之旅结束后，他们继续探索了许多国家公园，并且他们还在前进，因此推断我们他们决定去探索更多的公园。故选A。 试卷第1页，共3页 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题02阅读理解之记叙文 （一） （23-24高二上·广东深圳·期末）When people ask about my experience of learning Cantonese, I recount a journey driven by unending curiosity and a strong desire to connect with a dynamic culture. Growing up in a Russian family, my fascination with languages grew thanks to my father, a language expert. It’s during a cultural appreciation class in junior high that I was first introduced to the world of Hong Kong films, famous for their characteristic action-packed dramas and storytelling styles. However, what really amazed me was the uniqueness of the language, Cantonese, which sparked a urgent need within me to explore it and the rich culture behind. This marked the beginning of a thrilling linguistic journey. Learning Cantonese posed challenges, such as unfamiliar characters, complex tones, and different grammar structures, yet I persevered. Immersed in textbooks and available online courses, I practiced the tones everyday until my pronunciation flowed naturally. Cantonese dramas and music also played a role in familiarizing me with its rhythm. To truly grasp the essence of Cantonese, I knew that studying alone wasn’t enough — I needed firsthand experience. So, I took a gap year to pack my bags for Hong Kong, a city featuring the lively heartbeat of Cantonese culture. Buried in its busy streets and daily conversations, from casual chats to food ordering, I found myself enveloped in a linguistic wonderland. Within a few months, my Cantonese proficiency flourished, fueling a surge of confidence. My explorations extended beyond the streets. I enrolled in formal language classes that offered professional guidance. Through hard work, I successfully completed all the courses in Cantonese Linguistics. From then on, I’ve been passionately committed to spreading the Cantonese culture, ensuring its richness reaches a wider audience. Today, I continue my Cantonese voyage with unflagging enthusiasm. It has transformed into more than just a linguistic pursuit; it grants me a passport to sincere connections, profound insights, and heartfelt admiration for its one-of-a-kind culture. 1．What motivated the author to start his linguistic journey? A．His father’s intentional arrangement. B．His teacher’s positive encouragement. C．His strong interest in Chinese movies. D．His great passion for cultural exploration. 2．Why did the author head to Hong Kong during the gap year? A．To participate in a language workshop. B．To take a bite of the diverse local food. C．To fully comprehend the spirit of Cantonese. D．To stay well informed about studying abroad. 3．Which best describes the author’s learning process of Cantonese? A．Demanding but strategic. B．Effortless and enjoyable. C．Challenging but creative. D．Adventurous and eventful. 4．What message does the text mainly convey? A．Education is the passport to the future. B．Language is the road map of a culture. C．Opportunity favors the prepared mind. D．Success belongs to those with curiosity. （二） （23-24高二上·广东广州·期末）Growing up on a farm in Virginia during racial segregation (种族隔离) , West knew education would be her means of escape. But she didn’t know her quiet work would change lives around the world. Gladys West knew from a young age that she didn’t want to be a farmer. But the mathematician, born in 1930 in a county, still had to help harvest crops on her family’s small farm. The hard work started before daybreak and lasted well into the blistering heat of the afternoon. She hated the dirt but, while she worked, she kept her mind on the building behind the trees at the end of the farm. It was her school, and even then she knew it would be her ticket to freedom. “I was gonna get an education and I was going to get out of there. I wasn’t going to be stuck there all my life,” West, 89, says firmly. Gladys West began her career as a mathematician in 1956 in a lab where there were only three other black employees when she joined. She was widely admired for her ability to solve complex mathematical problems by hand. She eventually went on to program computers to solve the equations (等式) for her. Her first major project was to determine the movements of Neptune and Pluto in relation to each other. In 1978, Gladys became the Project Manager of SeaSat, an surveillance (监控) satellite designed to provide data on oceanographic features and conditions. The project was among the first to show that satellites can be used to observe oceanographic data. By programming a computer to account for tides, gravity, and other factors, Gladys and her team created a program to precisely calculate the orbit of satellites. Her work on this project made it possible to develop a geoid, which is a model of the shape of the Earth. The model and its later updates led to her developing the GPS system, which can make accurate calculations in any location on Earth. Finally in 2018, through her tireless efforts, Gladys West received formal recognition for her work on the GPS. Her name also got featured on the BBC’s 100 Women of 2018, which honored inspiring women from around the globe. 5．What can we learn in paragraph 2? A．Gladys became a mathematician when working as a farmer. B．Gladys had to raise her family by working hard on the farm. C．Gladys was eager to get out of the poor situation for freedom. D．Gladys could not pay for school education when she was young. 6．What directly contributed to the development of the GPS system? A．The orbit of the satellites. B．The movements of the planets. C．An equation. D．The model of Earth shape. 7．Which of the following best describe Gladys West? A．Helpful and easygoing. B．Determined and competent. C．Devoted and considerate. D．Optimistic and thankful. 8．Which is the best title of the passage? A．How to Escape from Poverty B．How to Become a Mathematician C．Gladys West: the Hidden Figure Who Helped Invented GPS D．Gladys West: A Girl Who Struggled to Realize Her Dreams （三） （23-24高二上·广东肇庆·期末）After most people complete their undergraduate degree, they either take a break or jump into a job. Few, like Brianna Craft, set out to save the world. It started when she was a freshman sitting in an environmental studies class in 2006. Craft was shocked when the professor described the harm climate change was having on people. She records the moment in her new book, Everything That Rises: A Climate Change Memoir. After graduation, Craft spent a year in AmeriCorps, focusing on protecting the environment. AmeriCorps is an organization connecting individuals and organizations to help communities tackle their toughest challenges. “That helped me figure out that my future was not in doing science,” she says. Instead, she wanted to work with people and policy. She then had an opportunity to attend the UN climate negotiations (磋商). That, in turn, prepared her for her current role as a senior researcher at the London-based International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). Her focus is to ensure that the lowest contributors to greenhouse gases and those most affected by climate change have a voice in international climate negotiations. For five years, Craft attended and supported climate conferences around the world, leading to the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015. Craft says, “I wanted people to care about the work I did in the climate negotiations, and why we pushed so hard to form this agreement.” That led her to write Everything That Rises: A Climate Change Memoir. Craft brings the viewpoint of an African American woman from a rural northwest community. She weaves (编织) together several storylines-including her difficult childhood with an irresponsible parent, her self-discovery in college and her work to help work towards climate agreements and ensure that even the smallest countries have a voice. 9．What motivated Craft to work on climate change? A．A course. B．A book. C．A scientist. D．A program. 10．How did the experience in AmeriCorps help Craft? A．She made achievements. B．She fell in love with science. C．She got inspiration for her book. D．She was clearer about her career path. 11．What does Craft do as a senior researcher at the IIED? A．She promotes equal rights to speak among countries. B．She focuses on removing greenhouse gases in London. C．She ensures climate negotiations are the UN’s top priority. D．She speaks for the countries producing the most greenhouse gases. 12．Which of the following words best describes Craft’s job? A．Boring. B．Risky. C．Fruitful. D．Well-paid. （四） （23-24高二上·广东茂名·期末）Jamie Whitmore, 43, isn’t used to slowing down. The professional athlete who became a gold medalist in the Olympics for the disabled has never met a challenge she couldn’t overcome, whether it was a mountain bike race or cancer. One morning in 2007, Whitmore found her le g muscles were tight when going for a jog. Thinking she’d pushed herself too hard in the last race, she ignored the pain. Later at a sports camp in Arizona, she realized something was wrong. “Once I got on my bike I was so painful that it was hard to lift my legs. I flew back home to go to hospital.” What doctors found shocked them all: Whitmore had a soft tissue tumour (肿瘤) that started in the bone, and the tumour wrapped around her nerves of waist, touching several vital organs. After the surgery, Whitmore had to learn to walk again with the help of a physical doctor. She also started radiation treatment, but four months later, doc-tors had worse news: A scan showed the cancer was back. “This time it was more aggressive. Doctors took the rest of my nerves in the waist, and removed some tumours from my tail bone.” Whitmore developed sepsis (败血症) from the surgery and endured a two-month recovery. “My scans were coming back, showing I was clear of cancer, but now I had all of these other complications (并发症).” Today, Whitmore is a mother and cancer-free. She has won a gold medal in the Paralympics, and has set two world records. Whitmore has some advice for others with limitations: “Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do. You have to find out yourself. Some doctors told me I would never ride anything more than a stationary bike. And yet I rode my mountain bike 104 miles climbing from 9,000 feet to 14,000feet. You just can’t give up.” 13．What’s Whitmore’s first reaction to her leg pain? A．She was very scared. B．She thought of muscle tumour. C．She related it to cancer. D．She thought nothing of it. 14．Who does the underlined part in Paragraph 4refer to? A．People living with disabilities. B．People short of virtues. C．People without good luck. D．People living with cancers. 15．Which one of the following best describes Whitmore? A．Humorous and unhealthy. B．Strong-minded and optimistic. C．Outgoing and honest. D．Determined and naughty. （五） （23-24高二上·广东潮州·期末）Pearl S. Buck was born in Virginia, the United States in 1892 and her parents were missionaries. When Buck was four months old, her parents took her with them to China. From childhood, Buck spoke both Chinese and English. She grew up playing with Chinese children. She never developed a feeling of superiority toward the Chinese. Rather, Buck was better equipped to recognize some of the absurdities (荒唐的行为) her parents’ profession. Buck returned to the United States to attend Randolph-Macon Women’s College. However, the country of her birth was largely unfamiliar to her, so she felt like a foreigner. After graduation, she returned to China to take care of her sick mother. Her first and only biological child, Carol, was born a few years after she got married. Due to a tumor, Buck had to have an operation. Soon afterwards her daughter was severely ill. Almost at the same time, her mother died after her long illness. Despite these misfortunes placed on her life, she refused to be defeated. The Good Earth, her best-known book, was published in 1931. The novel quickly gained an international reputation. It was cited in the decision to award her the Noble Prize for Literature, “for her rich and truly great descriptions of peasant life in China and for her biographical masterpieces” a year later. Pearl Buck’s works after 1938 are too many to mention. Her novels continued to deal with the confrontation (对抗) of East and West, her interest spreading to such countries as India and Korea. Buck also devoted herself to humanitarian causes. With her husband, she founded an adoption agency for mixed-race Asian and American children. These children were often outcasts in Asian countries because of their mixed blood and because they were often the illegitimate (私生的) children of American servicemen. Buck spent all her life trying to help people in the USA understand Chinese culture. She wanted to prove to her readers that the universality of mankind can exist if they accept it. 16．What can we know about Buck? A．She couldn’t speak English when she was young. B．She couldn’t get on with her parents. C．She was proud of her parents’ profession. D．She grew up in China. 17．What is The Good Earth mainly about? A．Conflicts in India and Korea. B．What Buck saw in China. C．Children’s life in an adoption agency. D．Why Buck chose to live in China. 18．What does the underlined word “outcasts” in Paragraph 5 refer to? A．Children whose parents were Asians. B．Children whose parents were busy. C．Children who were disabled. D．Children who were abandoned. 19．Which of the following can best describe Buck? A．Ambitious and polite. B．Brave and patient. C．Determined and generous. D．Positive and humorous. （六） （23-24高二上·广东佛山·期末）When Laura Smith was 14 years old, she volunteered at a nonprofit food community organization. As she was filling bags with donated (捐赠) food, she noticed something that didn’t seem right: Canned and packaged goods were plentiful, but she saw nothing fresh or green to give to families in need. She thought it would be great to change that. She wanted to start a garden on part of her parents’ farmland to provide families with home-grown produce. While being proud of her, Laura’s father expressed worry about the workload involved. Laura had raised rabbits and lambs before, but she had never tried growing vegetables on such an extensive level. However, he soon realized that his daughter was ready. Laura did a lot of research online to find out what worked and what didn’t, which plants needed shade, which needed more water, and when was the best time to harvest each crop. In spring 2021 Laura planted 15 types of vegetables on a land of 5,000 square meters. When the first green shoots appeared, it was an exciting feeling. Yet, that’s where the real work began. “Our summers are very hot and dry, so I had to water every day,” said Laura. Throughout the summer, she checked her plants daily for weeds and watered them by hand, using two water tanks attached to a farm vehicle to continually refill her watering can. Laura was soon ready to harvest and weigh her first crops-the first batch weighed 40 pounds. She then packaged them and donated the products to eight local groups. “It felt really good to know that anyone who wanted fresh vegetables could get them,” Laura said. Over the past two years, Laura has donated more than 8,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables. “Laura’s confidence and generous hand in helping those in need have made a greater impact than she could have imagined,” said Remi Freeman, an official from one of the charity groups. “It helps our mission to end hunger, and also demonstrates the selflessness and kindness that is so wonderful to see in younger people.” 20．What inspired Laura to start a garden? A．Her interest in gardening. B．Her parents’ expectations. C．Lack of fresh produce in the donated food. D．Poor quality of canned and packaged food. 21．What concerned Laura’s father about her plan at first? A．The money needed. B．The amount of work. C．Her farming knowledge. D．Her working experience. 22．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Laura’s hard work. B．Laura’s ambitious plan. C．The poor weather condition. D．The skills needed for farming. 23．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Great Gardening Dream B．A Journey to Green Living C．A Close Study on Organic Food D．A Harvest of Growing Kindness （七） （23-24高二上·广东湛江·期末）Alonzo Carter, also known as Zo, is currently a football coach for the San Jose State Spartans in California. He’s trained countless student athletes, which often means his previous job in the hip-hop industry goes unnoticed. But not always! Back in 1989, he and a few of his college friends auditioned (试演) for a music video. The song? MC Hammer’s still-unknown classic, Let’s Get It Started. They were hired on the spot and soon went on tours with him! As the summer came to an end, Zo assumed he’d return to college to finish his degree and reclaim his spot on the football team, but MC Hammer gained great popularity and started taking over the airwaves. Zo had a huge decision to make and ultimately joined MC Hammer as a permanent (长期的) backup dancer! But Zo couldn’t shake his passion for football. He eventually left the group to return to his high school in Oakland, California, where he began coaching track and football. Decades later, Zo is one of the most well-known and respected college football coaches and doesn’t call much attention to his hip-hop beginnings. But at a training practice in 2017, a familiar song started playing over the PA system (广播系统). It happened that the head coach Brent Brennan had caught wind of Zo’s past and wanted him to show off his moves. Without missing a beat, Zo dived in and started doing the Hammer Dance he had helped create all those years before. The moves came to him as easily as they had done back in the day, and his players obviously couldn’t get enough of his impressive talent. Zo is a good reminder of how surprising career paths can be. Just think what would have happened if he hadn’t gone to that audition! The Hammer Dance wouldn’t exist as we know it, which would be a real tragedy (悲剧). 24．What does Zo do now? A．He coaches a college football team. B．He serves as head of backup dancer. C．He competes in track and field events. D．He teaches high school students hip-hop. 25．What can be inferred from paragraph 2? A．MC Hammer didn’t become famous until 1989. B．Zo and his friends didn’t perform well in the audition. C．Zo and his friends didn’t know much about Let’s Get It Started. D．MC Hammer wasn’t in favor of Zo’s decision to finish his degree. 26．What does the underlined part “had caught wind of” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Had looked into. B．Had reflected on. C．Had talked about. D．Had heard of. 27．What is the author’s attitude towards Zo’s career as a dancer? A．He thinks little of it. B．He is doubtful about it. C．He is very proud of it. D．He thinks it a best choice. （八） （23-24高二上·广东深圳·期末）I love to eat, but feeding others is my love language. Serving delicious, home-cooked meals was my best attempt at making new friends. I don’t want to brag (吹嘘), but my food is pretty good. Everyone was asking me for the recipes, which is how Bun Bo Bae, my Vietnamese cooking blog, came to be. Looking back, I’ve probably been meant to start a food blog. I spent most of my childhood in the kitchen with my mom. As a child, I’d watch her cook. My duties started with just passing her the ingredients. Soon, I was measuring, steaming and stir-frying my way toward kitchen mastery. I left for college before I could learn my mom’s best dishes. In 2015 I was living alone while studying abroad in France. I was desperately homesick. So, I called my mom and asked for the recipes for my favorite dishes. She couldn’t give me a single measurement for any dish — that wasn’t the way she learned how to cook. My grandma passed on her knowledge orally. Now it was my turn. My mom taught me how to “measure with my heart.” Instead of following strict measurements, I learned to cook by tasting and feeling my food. Bun Bo Bae originally served as a space for me to put down what I learned. I didn’t want the secret knowledge behind my family’s dishes to disappear one day if the oral tradition ended. As my followers grew, so did my confidence in the kitchen. It also grew my confidence at work. I taught myself social media and web building, and the skills helped me land my job at NPR. I even hosted a cooking class for my colleagues to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. My blog has given me a space to write about what I love, connecting me to new internet friends. Most importantly, it has allowed me to celebrate my Vietnamese culture with those who share a deep love for cooking. 28．What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs? A．She was particular about friends. B．She stopped cooking after college. C．Her plan of a blog started in childhood. D．Her family inspired her love for cooking. 29．Which of the following best describes the author’s mother’s way of cooking? A．She cooked by experience. B．She followed strict instructions. C．She adjusted family recipes. D．She valued accurate measurements. 30．What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning Bun Bo Bae? A．Its impact. B．Its origin. C．Its popularity. D．Its development. 31．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To provide cooking advice. B．To share a blogging experience. C．To document a family practice. D．To recommend Vietnamese dishes. （九） （23-24高二上·广东茂名·期末）“Every life is a boat, the dream is the boat sail.” Every child has a dream of what they want to be. When Renee Butts was little, her dream was to become a volunteer firefighter because her father was one. Sadly, when she was 14, her beloved father died and she was never able to do volunteer work with him. However, Renee’s story didn’t end there. She was determined and never gave up, which makes for a good firefighter. Now Renee is a member of the Carme l Fire Department, where she is required to be an Emergency Medical Technician. She should also be ready to deal with any emergency, like fighting a fire, dealing with a car accident or helping someone who’s sick. Sometimes she is in the driver’s seat or using the water pump. Renee works nine to eleven days a month on 24-hour shifts. She also has a family to care for, as her husband is also a busy firefighter. Dealing with housework and working so much can show her great determination. When I asked Renee what the best part of her job was, she replied, “Helping people and saving lives.” I think that shows signs of being a true hero. She’s always willing to do anything for anyone in need. Renee says that her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting. “The worst part of my job is that I see death. Actually, sometimes people die in the accident, for which I am very sorry.” With 140 people in her station, Renee is one of the only three women, but that doesn’t bother her. She says everyone can get a fair shot and do the same jobs. I was inspired by this because I knew I would be very scared to do her job and didn’t know if I could handle seeing people die. We would never live without people like her who have the courage to risk their lives. Renee’s determination rubs off on me and makes me believe that I can do anything. 32．What happened to Renee when she was fourteen? A．She dropped out of school. B．She got lost in a boat sailing. C．Her dream to be a firefighter came true. D．Her father passed away. 33．Why does the author believe Renee Butts is a true hero? A．She is one of the only three women in her station. B．She always tries her best to help anyone in need. C．She feels sorry for the people dying in the accident. D．She has been a firefighter for a long time. 34．How does Renee think of her job? A．Frightening but exciting. B．Simple and pleasant. C．Challenging but promising. D．Relaxing and comfortable. 35．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．The author feels very scared to do Renee’s job. B．Renee’s story is an inspiration to the author. C．Renee encourages the author to risk the life. D．The author could handle seeing people die. （十） （23-24高二上·广东广州·期末）As a teacher for a decade, I find that college kids want to carve their routes and live out their journeys. But so many of them don’t know what they want to do—what major to choose? What career to pursue? What topic to write their papers on? More importantly, they wonder why any of these things really matters. One of the best books I have read is Dr. Meg Jay’s The Defining Decade. Basically, Dr. Meg Jay explains one’s 20s have an enormous effect across years and even generations to come, in terms of careers, families, friends, and relationships. She states that our brain completes the second and last growth peak in our 20s as it rewires itself for true adulthood. From the time we are in primary school, people ask us what we want to be when we grow up. I once asked my friend’s eight-year-old the question and she said, “I’m just a kid; I have no way of knowing what I want to be when I’m an adult.” Maybe the questions should be: What means something to you? What makes you happy? What do you care about regardless of any rewards? This train of thought may benefit all. In a world of easy access, today’s students can find everything they need after a few clicks on the Internet. Sure, that’s great, quick and convenient. But there is something important missed in the hunt persistence(坚持), patience, and concentration. So I’m grateful that when I was in college, I still had to visit the library to find the resources I needed to write a research paper. During this process, I reflected on what truly made me happy and what I genuinely cared about. My friend Brandon recently told me that he often woke up in the early morning and realized things he cared about were not what he devoted his life to, because he took the way that others considered good when he was in his 20s, instead of the way that was right for him. What you want to be when you grow up is something that may change throughout your life, but it’s likely that your passion and motivation will always come along. 36．What idea does Dr. Meg Jay express in her book? A．One’s twenties matter a great deal in one’s life. B．The brain is in its most active stage in our 20s. C．One’s career choice affects their family members. D．The old have a long-time influence on the young. 37．Why does the author include a series of questions in Paragraph 3? A．To help people find out what they truly love. B．To call on people to make plans for the future. C．To encourage people to have a positive attitude. D．To warn people to learn life skills at an early age. 38．What is the author’s attitude towards students’ turning to the Internet? A．Favorable. B．Optimistic. C．Objective. D．Uncaring. 39．What can we learn from Brandon’s story? A．Laziness in youth spells regret in old age. B．Our dreams keep changing throughout life. C．Our life journey is always full of uncertainties. D．We should follow our heart and live a full life. （十一） （23-24高二上·广东广州·期末）Insha Shabir has been interested in art since her childhood. Later, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and wanted to achieve something in the art field. She noticed that while many artists in her homeland were involved in traditional art forms such as portraiture, sketching, painting, and handwriting, resin (树脂) art was relatively unexplored “I didn’t have any specific role model or inspiration for this form of art. I learned it through YouTube and from foreign artists on Instagram. I was hoping I could contribute to making up for its relative absence,” Insha called. “Then I just fell for it. The art is created when a runny chemical called epoxy resin is combined with various colour pigments (颜料) and other materials, which produces a combination of unique patterns,” Insha said. She also mentioned that resin art is a unique painting style where one does not need typical brushes, water colour, or oil paints. “When mixed with a hardener, the resin mixture gradually hardens to a solid plastic because a chemical reaction takes place between the materials,” Insha said, adding that the art form is a perfect way for her to make use of recycled waste to express herself. Insha’s resin artworks have earned praise from art enthusiasts and customers alike, leading her to sell her creations online through various social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, where she operates her account under the username “Insha artworks”. The response has been amazing, enabling her to transform her passion into a sustainable (可持续的) profession. Insha also set up several workshops in her homeland to share her skills, encouraging others to explore resin art’s potential and providing them with a means of livelihood. One of her most cheerful moments is when she sees her students making progress, which strengthens her devotion to teaching. Insha’s message to ambitious artists is to never give up anything that they are passionate about, even if they are going through ups and downs. 40．Why did Insha decide to work in the field of resin art? A．To realize her dream since childhood. B．To create a platform for online artists. C．To advertise traditional local art forms. D．To fill the gap in her homeland’s art scene. 41．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．Insha’s passionate interest in chemistry. B．Insha’s preparation of tools for resin art. C．Insha’s explanation of resin art principles. D．Insha’s view on environmental protection. 42．What can we say about Insha’s selling experience? A．It motivated her to build a career. B．It showed her the importance of talent. C．It deepened her understanding of social media. D．It made her a recognized figure in the local art field. 43．What about her work in resin art brings Insha great joy? A．Supporting herself independently. B．Gaining popularity on social media. C．Instructing others in the art form. D．Having the ability to design products. （十二） （23-24高二上·广东广州·期末）I still remember the first time I told my then-six-year-old son, Lev, that a clam makes calls with its “shell phone”. The laugh of recognition when he first got the joke was a moment I won’t ever forget. When I told it a second time in front of his friends Henry and Amir, I could see how proud he was that I had made his friends laugh. Excuse the showing off, but I was the cool dad. By Lev’s ninth birthday party, things had begun to change. After the seventh or eighth time I asked him “What do you call someone with no body and no nose?” he rolled his eyes. “I get it, Dad…” “…Nobody knows!” “Stop it, Dad!” I immediately shifted gears into food puns, but I got nothing except head shakes. I’m pretty sure I heard him say “Sorry about my dad” to his friends as they all ran off to play on their phones together. I used to be the life of every kids party. I was the one who always had a knock-knock joke at the party. Other parents loved that I could show up at any event and distract their kids with age-appropriate wordplay. Sure, there were other dads with their jokes, but I felt as if no one ever stole my crown. I tell you all this because after a lot of soul-searching, I believe it’s time. My kids aren’t grown and out of the house, but I’ve come to realize that I’ll never be able to compete with my past success. I need our relationship to grow. I need to be able to talk to my children about topics other than how a witch’s car goes “broom, broom”. Thus, I’m offering my series of jokes for sale. Puns, knock-knock jokes, goofy faces, and double takes. I’m done with them all, and it feels like the right time to sell my treasure to some deserving new dad. Like all great works of art, my collection is priceless. But I can tell you that the first time you get your kids to laugh at the line “I don’t trust stairs. They’re always up to something,” you’ll feel it’s worth any price tag. 44．Why did Lev lose interest in his father’s jokes? A．Because he no longer considered the jokes fun. B．Because the jokes were not as funny as before. C．Because his friends couldn’t understand the jokes. D．Because he preferred to play on phones with his friends. 45．How does the writer feel about his jokes? A．Boring. B．Unique. C．Useless. D．Valuable. 46．What is the best title for the text? A．A cool dad with lots of jokes. B．The pride of giving jokes to kids. C．For sale my collection of dad jokes. D．The best jokes popular among kids. （十三） （23-24高二上·广东清远·期末）Maria Sibylla Merian-drawing from life In 17th-century Europe, it was unheard of for a woman to travel by herself, but that didn’t stop Maria Sibylla Merian. In 1699, she and her 2l-year-old daughter Dorothea sailed from Amsterdam to Suriname in South America. The three-month voyage was dangerous but she was determined to go. Besides, she was on a bold mission. She would be the first person to go to a foreign country to study and paint insects directly from nature. When they arrived in Suriname, Maria and Dorothea started working. Day after day, they took their painting materials into the hot and humid rainforest to collect and draw insects and plants. Artists had never done such a thing before. Still life painters drew from dead specimens. But Maria had always been interested in painting living animals and plants, and her favourite subjects were insects. In the rainforest, she climbed ladders to study and collect insects. She had trees cut down so she could see what lived at the top level of the forest more than a hundred feet overhead. Maria combined both art and science in her work. As a skilled observer, she kept detailed notes. Maria planned to stay in Suriname for five years, painting and collecting insects and plants that Europeans had never seen. She learnt about the medicinal plants of the area and expanded her interest to spiders, birds, lizards and snakes. She planned to publish a book of her new work on her return to Amsterdam. After two years, she had to leave Suriname. The heat was unbearable and she was ill with malaria. But she had more than enough material for a book. In June 1701, Maria and Dorothea sailed back to Amsterdam with many paintings and specimens—butterflies preserved in brandy, bottles with crocodiles and snakes, lizards’ eggs and boxes of pressed insects. Four years later, in 1705, Maria published the book, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, for which she is best known. The paintings of insects and plants in their natural habitats revolutionized scientific illustration and advanced the scientific study of insects. 47．Why did Maria make the voyage in 1699? A．To sail with her daughter. B．To study and draw life from nature. C．To experience the danger. D．To show her courage and determination. 48．What does the underlined word “specimens” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Plants. B．Samples. C．Animals. D．Insects. 49．Which of the following can best describe Maria? A．Keen and ambitious. B．Risky and careless. C．Kind and aggressive. D．Brave and creative. 50．What contributed to the publishing of her book in 1705? A．Drawing from dead specimens. B．Studying and collecting enough material. C．Staying in Suriname for five years. D．Learning and working along with her daughter. （十四） （23-24高二上·广东广州·期末）Brad Ryan returned to his hometown after six years to pursue his studies. But he avoided contact with his grandmother, Grandma Joy, aged 85, due to a past disagreement. Years later, while hiking the Appalachian Trail, he found himself thinking a lot about his grandmother and the time they spent at Blue Rock State Park looking for crawfish. Then, Brad decided to visit Grandma Joy. Grandma Joy did what came natural to her. She gave him a big hug. “It was familiar and yet strange,”  said Brad. “It looked the same. But I was looking at a woman who had aged.”  They made small talks but then there was an awkward pause. Brad broke the ice by suggesting a visit to Blue Rock State Park. On the way there, Grandma Joy admitted she had many regrets in her life. One of them was that aside from this state park, she’d never had the chance to see the great outdoors. When they arrived at the creek, the special place where long ago they’d searched out the crawfish, they stood silently, lost in thought. A loud splash broke the silence. The tail of a massive beaver (狸) gliding below broke the water’s surface. Stunned, they both laughed. “We looked at each other,” said Brad, “and we both realized we were still the same people.” To make up for Grandma’s sadness of not seeing more of nature, Brad planned a camping trip to Great Smoky Mountains with Grandma. Despite Grandma Joy’s age, she surprised Brad by eagerly agreeing to go. That night, they sat by the campfire, feeling its warmth and gazing at the stars. Bra d and Grandma opened the lock box of their past. They talked about families and parents, about loss, pain and regret, telling each other they’d wasted too many years being separated. The camping trip ended, but their outdoor adventure continued. Since then they have visited 62 national parks, covering over 50,000 miles in Brad’s car. Their age difference doesn’t matter as they are still on their way. 51．What can be inferred about Brad from the first two paragraphs? A．He was fond of travelling. B．He longed to visit state parks. C．He was touched by past memories. D．He avoided contact with his family. 52．How did Brad and Grandma feel when they saw the beaver? A．Awkward and confused. B．Amused and sympathetic. C．Regretful and sad. D．Surprised and relieved. 53．Why did Brad plan a camping trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park? A．To surprise Grandma Joy. B．To realize Grandma Joy’s wish. C．To break the ice with Grandma Joy. D．To recall the trip of Grandma Joy’s youth. 54．What can we learn from Brad’s camping trip with Grandma Joy? A．They decided to explore more parks. B．They brought back a lock box from the trip. C．They felt stressed because of age difference. D．They used to explore the great outdoors often. 试卷第1页，共3页 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$