专题02 阅读理解记叙文&新闻报道（浙江专用）-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期中真题分类汇编

专题02 阅读理解记叙文&新闻报道（浙江专用） 记叙文 （一） （23-24高二下·浙江省9+1高中联盟·期中） Shane Grammer’s artwork can be found in cities in Mexico, South Korea, Dubai and beyond.In the past years, it’s the murals (壁画) he painted on damaged walls throughout the town of Paradise, California that have gained attention and touched viewers. In 2018, the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California’s history, swept through Paradise, flattening entire communities, killing scores of people, and displacing tens of thousands. Grammer,whose hometown was just 15 miles from Paradise, was living with his family and working in the Los Angeles area when he saw accounts of the destruction on his friends’ social media pages. A single mother he knew shared a photo of ash and rubble where her home once stood. A childhood friend’s post showed her burned-down house. After he saw a photo of a friend Shane Edwards’ home, which had been reduced to a brick wall with only a chimney standing, he was driven to paint it. With Edward’s permission, Grammer then used spray paint to transform Edwards’ burnt chimney into a strikingly black-and-white portrait of a woman, a piece he called “Beauty Among the Ashes.” Once the image was posted on Instagram, the victims of the fire, especially, could not contain themselves. “You bring beauty and hope.” one posted. Over three months, the 47-year-old created a series of more than a dozen spray-painted murals on the remains of buildings and vehicles rendered useless by the flames. The images included a victim of the fire, a young girl who survived but lost her house, and a series of religious characters. As a street artist, Grammer has committed his life to creating more art installations (装置艺术) all over the world that connect people through tragic life events. He has started a foundation called the Art Through Hope Foundation where he intends to bring peace through his art to those affected by tragedy. “I want to do something powerful and make art that emotionally influences people,” said Grammer in an interview with KRCR. “I think any artist would consider that as their ultimate goal. And to me, that is the biggest miracle I feel like.” 24．What has led to Grammer’s rise to fame? A．The Art Through Hope Foundation. B．The post of a burnt-down house. C．His paintings on the ruins in Paradise. D．His art installations all over the world. 25．Why did Grammor paint murals after the Camp Fire? A．To record the wildfire. B．To bring hope to the victims. C．To add beauty to the ashes. D．To remember his friend's home. 26．What docs the underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refer to? A．Creating touching art. B．Working miracles in art. C．Bringing peace through art. D．Doing something powerful. 27．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．From Ashes to Art: Street Artist’s Murals of Hope B．From Paradise to Worldwide: Street Artist’s Journey C．From Tragedy to Hope: the Story of Shane Grammer D．From Mural to Miracle: Shane Grammer’s Art Mission （二） （23-24高二下·浙江省宁波五校联盟·期中） The sound of my mother preparing breakfast fills the house — my morning alarm. As I drag my body toward the kitchen, I’m greeted by my mother standing over the stove. She effortlessly cooks a dish that blends Western and Eastern styles, a beloved breakfast classic in our family. This is my grandmother’s recipe, which reflected her upbringing. Since my grandmother’s passing, I’ve become more aware of my mother’s aging and her dedication (奉献) to cooking for us. She has cooked for her family for more than 30 years, dividing her time between three countries — Korea, Canada and Germany. When my parents visit us from Korea, they stay with us for several months. My mother helps around the house, showing her cooking skills to provide delicious meals for me, my partner and our kids. In alternating years, she and my dad will travel to Berlin to spend a couple of weeks with my sister and her partner. According to Statista, most Canadians claim to spend between 31 and 60 minutes preparing an average weekday dinner for themselves and others in their household. Ten percent of respondents to the 2022 survey stated that they spend more than an hour preparing their evening meal. My mother belongs to that 10 percent. Her cooking extends beyond the kitchen, starting with careful grocery shopping trips where she examines produce (农产品) and finds the best deals. She takes everyone’s preferences and needs into account. The meal she creates becomes a ritual (仪式), bringing the family together to connect and share. Helping her out in the kitchen demands a great deal of patience. Yet, I know it’s her way of expressing love. As I chop the vegetables, she glances over and notices that my carrots are not equally sized. She pushes me aside to take over the task. “Just do the dishes.” 24．What do we know about the author’s mother from the text? A．She has three daughters. B．She has great cooking skills. C．She lives with the author in Korea. D．She invented the author’s beloved breakfast classic. 25．What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning statistics about meal preparation time? A．To show her mother’s devotion. B．To present a common issue. C．To explain the reasons behind infrequent cooking. D．To highlight the significance of home-cooked meals. 26．Why does the author say helping her mother in the kitchen requires patience? A．Her mother is easily annoyed. B．Her mother wants to teach her everything. C．Her mother dislikes being disturbed. D．Her mother expects perfection in cooking. 27．Which would be the best title for the text? A．Mother’s Love Needs to Be Responded to B．Mother’s Recipe Is the Best in the World C．Mother’s Kitchen Draws Us Closer Together D．Mother’s Selflessness Inspires My Family （三） （23-24高二下·浙江省卓越联盟·期中） Unlike most of her peers who left their rural hometowns, 34-year-old Ning Fenfang left her job in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in 2017 and worked as a village official in her hometown— a mountainous village in Cili county in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. Now she farms over 66.7 hectares of land. Seeing much of the farmland had been deserted, Ning resigned from her post in 2020 and became a full-time farmer, renting the farmland and hiring villagers to work it. She founded a centre for housewives in the village to work her farmland during busy hours. “It’s never easy,” said Ning. It is very rare for young people to become farmers in rural areas, as farming is labor-intensive and requires constant work in the mud. What’s more, farming is often seen as a job “unsuitable” for both the post-90s generation and women in general. Her decision to become a farmer confused many of her fellow villagers and farming was much more difficult than she had imagined. She experienced tremendous pain due to the intensive labour. At first, she didn’t farm much through lack of farming knowledge, so she didn’t feel pressured to succeed. Later, she decided to expand the scale and spent millions of yuan. “Most of the money is borrowed from banks, families and relatives, so there is no turning back,” she said. Weighing up the pros and cons, her husband ultimately gave up his business to work with her. She has tried to turn farming into a “trendy” job. Instead of traditional farming methods which rely on human labor, Ning promotes mechanized farming, such as using harvesters, cultivators and drones. She also plans to explore the agricultural tourism resources in Zhangjiajie for children living in urban areas to experience farming. Being elected to the 14th National People’s Congress has motivated Ning to feel responsible for fellow farmers. “NPC deputies from the grassroots need to consider rural farmers’ needs and bring their voices to the two sessions,” Ning said. 24．What can be inferred from the passage? A．Ning facilitated the development of local agriculture. B．Ning was once elected to the 14th National People’s Congress. C．Ning was pessimistic about her work and her future in Hangzhou. D．The locals found her decision to become a farmer realistic at first. 25．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Ning gradually expanded the scale of her business. B．Ning lacked adequate knowledge about agriculture. C．Ning did what it took to invest heavily in her business. D．Ning faced more challenges in farming than she had figured. 26．What sets Ning’s farming apart from traditional farming? A．The expansion of agricultural dimensions. B．The restriction of agricultural implements. C．The employment of agricultural machinery. D．The exploration of agricultural tourism resources. 27．Which of the following can best describe Ning Fenfang? A．Desperate and considerate. B．Humble and dynamic. C．Persevering and innovative. D．Sensitive and aggressive. （四） （23-24高二下·浙江省浙东北（ZDB）联盟·期中） Every afternoon for the past 11 years, 83-year-old AI Merritt has been a reliable and cheery presence in his southeast Carlsbad neighbourhood, California. His wife, Penny Merritt said her husband’s doctor suggested he get more exercise after he had some heart trouble about 12 years ago. When their son, Kevin brought a bike to his parents’ house, AI started to pedal around the local road and hills. At first, his rides were about five miles long, then 10 to 12 miles, and gradually the length of his outings grew due to all the social stops — from an hour to two hours. Since 2010, Merritt has been on a personal pursuit to cycle the circumference (周长) of the earth — 24,901 miles without even leaving his own neighbourhood. As a result, over the years, he got to know many of his neighbours and send them message of love and kindness. Judy Keene, one of his neighbours, has been waving to Merritt on his daily rides for the past five years. “He is so reliable, like clockwork. Every day I see him flying by on his bike. He is totally cheerful and takes time with everybody,” Keene said. “He inspires so many people and shows everyone how you can be in your 80s and still have a good time.” It was not until October 24 that the old man finally realized his daily bicycle trips were as important to them as they were to him. At 3 p.m. that Sunday afternoon, nearly 200 people gathered near his home to surprise and congratulate him on the completion of his “round-the-world” adventure. As he pedaled down the hill towards his house, a roar erupted from the crowd waving international flags, hand-painted signs and Earth-shaped balloons. The outpouring of love stunned and overwhelmed Merritt. “It’s just unbelievable. I couldn’t have imagined anything like this ever happening,” he said. Although Merritt has now accomplished his cycling goal, he has no plans to change the routine that has become the highlight of his daily life. 24．Why did old AI Merritt start to cycle? A．He has always been an athletic person. B．His son Kevin brought him a new bike. C．He wanted to send love and kindness to others. D．He was advised to work out for the sake of his health. 25．The underlined phrase “social stops” in the second paragraph probably means ________. A．Merritt stopped to help those in need B．Merritt tried to help build stops for social use C．Merritt had interactions with his neighbours D．Merritt was stopped for some social reasons 26．What can we learn about AI Merritt in the text? A．His trips mattered more to his neighbours than to him. B．He was warmly congratulated on his completion of the plan. C．He will keep on cycling on a different route as he has planned. D．He accomplished his goal of cycling 24,901 miles around the earth. 27．Which of the following can best describe AI Merritt? A．Diligent and determined. B．Optimistic and selfless. C．Ambitious and romantic. D．Kind and inspirational. （五） （23-24高二下·浙江省丽水市丽水发展共同体·期中） I had always looked forward to the day when I would finally apply as a delegate at a Model United Nations (MUN) conference. Therefore, you can imagine my excitement when I finally traveled to Belgium to participate in the 2023 MUN conference this March. The conference was held on March 7-11. Despite the horrible weather throughout our stay, I still found the city extremely attractive due to its cobblestone streets, Gothic monuments and amazing lighting in the evenings. Meanwhile, the delegate’s fee covered lunches for four days, welcoming and closing receptions, a traditional Belgian dinner, a theme party and a gala night. I was designated to represent Poland in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which turned out to be an unexpectedly unified and efficient committee. We managed to pass the communique to combat hybrid warfare and improve cooperation between NATO allies (盟友). In the beginning, I felt intimidated by how passionate my fellow delegates were. As a first-timer, I was really confused and felt hesitant to speak up. I only started to enjoy acting my part as a diplomat on the second day. From there, things just got better and better. I got a bit ill at the end of the conference, however, so I couldn’t enjoy the conference to its fullest potential. Even so, it is without a doubt that those days in Belgium definitely opened a new chapter in my MUN journey! It made me realize how fruitful MUN simulations are. Through the MUN conference, you will surely improve your public speaking skills massively and gain so many good friends, many of whom you will likely stay in touch with for the rest of your life. It is for these reasons that I have fallen in love with Leuven, that magical city. 24．What did the author like about Leuven? A．The streetscape. B．Delicious food. C．Its rich history. D．The friendly locals. 25．What was the author’s experience in the committee at the MUN conference? A．She helped pass several resolutions. B．She spent most of her time socializing. C．She found the committee productive. D．She struggled to get her ideas across. 26．What does the underlined word “intimidated” in the second-to-last paragraph most probably mean? A．Inspired. B．Frightened. C．Touched. D．Excited. 27．What is the author’s overall opinion of the MUN conference? A．It is too challenging for first-timers. B．It is a good way to improve negotiation skills. C．It is a valuable experience for personal growth. D．It offers a great chance to learn about other cultures. （六） （23-24高二下·浙江省强基联盟·期中） It’s a sunny March afternoon at Winchester Village Elementary School in Indianapolis, and teacher Natasha Cummings is leading her class in a brand new lesson. It’s the first time she’s teaching it and also likely the last. The second graders audibly take a short quick breath when Cummings explains the day’s activity: They’ll be simulating(a total solar eclipse (日全食) using the real sun, an inflatable globe and a moon made out of a play dough ball mounted on a stick. On April 8, a narrow strip of North America will experience a total solar eclipse, in which the moon entirely covers the sun, darkening the sky so that only the sun’s corona, a ghostly white ring, will be visible. Indianapolis is one of several cities in the path of totality. The last time that happened was over 800 years ago, and it won’t happen again until 2153. For many of Cummings’ students, this event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Cummings hopes learning about and witnessing the eclipse will inspire her students, and get them excited about science. It’s an experience she expects them to remember for the rest of their lives. “This is a story you’re gonna be able to tell,” she reflects before class. In a grassy area outside the school, Cummings’ eclipse simulation begins: Students take turns holding the inflatable globes, and casting a shadow with their play dough moons. Cummings directs them to aim the shadow over the spot on the globe where Indianapolis would be. It’s a little chaotic, but the students quickly figure out how to properly position the moon’s shadow over their hometown. Thomas Hockey, a professor of astronomy at the University of Northern Iowa, says he didn’t learn about solar eclipses when he was in grade school. He thinks the fact that elementary school teachers like Cummings are now teaching about them is an indication that science education has improved since he was a child. "Science is not done by old, gray-haired people in lab coats, necessarily. Citizens can participate in it. It’s not a magic black box; it’s all around us,” Hockey says. 24．How do the students probably feel when told about the new lesson? A．Frightened. B．Disappointed. C．Astonished. D．Satisfied. 25．Why is Cummings teaching her students about the eclipse? A．To improve their story-telling skills. B．To stir up their passion for science. C．To witness a real total solar eclipse. D．To seize a once-in-a-lifetime chance. 26．What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A．The process of the simulation. B．The direction of Cummings. C．The position of the moon. D．The reaction of the students. 27．What does Thomas Hockey suggest people do to learn science? A．Do experiments in lab coats. B．Study hard in elementary school. C．Participate in some magic tricks. D．Experience scientific phenomena. （七） （23-24高二下·浙江省G5联盟·期中） When I was a little boy growing up, my Mom, Dad, brothers and I lived in my Nana’s old house. It was surrounded by four huge vegetable gardens. And around the house so many flowers were planted. It was so beautiful there in the spring and summer. That wasn’t all, though. On the back porch Nana had dozens of potted plants hanging on hooks. She watered them, talked to them and nurtured them. And in the winter she would carry them all inside and set them on shelves near the windows of our enclosed front porch. There with a little water and a lot of love she kept them alive, green, and growing even during the coldest, darkest months. As a boy I was puzzled by all the effort she put into them. I understood the vegetable gardens. They helped to feed the family all winter long. I even understood the flowers around the house. They were pretty and smelled so sweet in the summer months. The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, however, eluded me. They didn’t give us any food and they rarely had any flowers on them. They remained a mystery to my child’s mind. Now as I’ve grown older I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my home. They remind me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still exist. They remind me that Spring will come again. They remind me that God loves us and is still with us even when the earth doesn’t show it. Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new light. They are worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. But what tells me most about light and love is Nana herself. She is light to my soul even in my darkest times. And her love lives on in my heart even if she is in Heaven. May we all learn to love as she loved, shine as she shined, and live as she lived. 24．Which of the following is close in meaning to the underlined word “eluded” in paragraph 2? A．Upset. B．Misguided. C．Confused. D．Distracted. 25．Why was Nana fond of potted plants? A．They were a sign of hope. B．They resembled sunrise and forests. C．They constantly kept Nana company. D．They were portable and easy to nurture. 26．What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To advocate growing potted plants. B．To sing the praise of Nana’s spirit and love. C．To stress the benefits of a positive lifestyle. D．To recall beautiful memories spent with Nana. 27．What’s the type of the passage? A．A non-fiction. B．A book review. C．An agricultural leaflet. D．A celebrity biography. （八） （23-24高二下·浙江省三锋联盟·期中） I was surfing the Internet, planning for our 15th-anniversary trip when a perfect spot attracted me: The Shire of Montana, a “hobbit house”, which Jim my husband had dreamed about. I knew he’d be impressed. And our six-year-old daughter, Aurora, would like it, too. I was about to book our reservation when I saw a note on the website: No kids allowed. That ruined everything! Luckily, there was an email address on the site. I plucked up the courage to contact the owner. Soon, a reply arrived, saying, “If you promise that your daughter is responsible and will not touch, she can come.” I was relieved, thinking Aurora was a good kid. “This will be okay,” I wrote back. The day finally arrived. We piled into the car. I couldn’t help being excited, imagining Jim and Aurora’s reactions. We passed a sign that read, “The adventure begins …” Turning onto the Hobbit Lane, I felt a pang of anxiety. As soon as we got out of the car, I pulled Aurora aside. “Children aren’t usually allowed here,” I said. “So you have to be very, very careful. You can look at everything, but don’t touch.” I explained the rule and how terrible it would be to damage anything. Aurora’s eyes widened at my no-nonsense tone. “I promise, Mom,” she said. Obviously, my concern was superfluous. We spent several days at The Shire. Aurora was delighted at each discovery but she never disturbed a thing. She took her responsibility to protect the owner’s work seriously. It turned out that respecting boundaries didn’t take away the beauty and wonder, it allowed The Shire to remain beautiful and wonderful into the future. Not so different from a marriage, I thought. Now I understood why we went to this place to celebrate our fifteenth anniversary. Jim and I moved through life side by side as a couple, and we’d learned to accept each other’s individuality and boundaries as well. Marriage is full of surprises, challenges and adventures. The key to making it work is respecting each other. 24．What can we learn from the first paragraph? A．The author met a problem while planning a trip. B．The author and her husband had been married for 6 years. C．Aurora didn’t want to take a trip to The Shire of Montana. D．The trip was ruined because the author didn’t reserve a room. 25．Why did the author feel a pang of anxiety? A．She felt it a burden to take care of her daughter. B．She doubted if her daughter would behave well. C．She worried her daughter wouldn’t be admitted. D．She wasn’t sure whether her husband would like the place. 26．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “superfluous” in paragraph 4? A．considerable B．important C．unnecessary D．common 27．What does the author want to convey through the text? A．Don’t give up until you try your best. B．Good role models are essential for teaching kids. C．Respect contributes to a happy and lasting marriage. D．Obeying the rules is important when dealing with people. （九） （23-24高二下·浙江S9联盟·期中） As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a leader who could make the world a better place. Her passion to help others was awakened when, from the age of nine, she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays. There she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi witnessed first-hand the destructive effect of desertification. “Within 10 years rich farmers became worse off, and 10 years from now they will be poor. I wanted to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks.” A decrease in average rainfall and an increase in the severity of droughts (干旱) have led to an estimated 75 percent of Tunisia’s agricultural lands being threatened by desertification. Toumi recognized that farming practices needed to change. She is confident that small land areas can bring large returns if farmers are able to adapt by planting sustainable crops, using new technologies for water treatment and focusing on natural products and fertilisers (肥料) rather than chemicals. In 2012, Toumi consolidated her dream to fight the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her sustainable farming philosophy into action. “I want to show young people in rural areas that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living with no access to water.” By September 2016, more than 130, 00 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 per cent survival rate. Toumi estimates that some 3 million acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She expects to plant 1 million trees by 2018. In the next couple of years, Toumi hopes to extend the programme to Algeria and Morocco. 24．How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her? A．They fired her enthusiasm for helping others. B．They helped her better understand her father. C．They made her decide to leave the country. D．They destroyed her dream of being a teacher. 25．What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisa’s farmland? A．Cold weather. B．Soil pollution. C．Low rainfall. D．Forest damage. 26．Why did Toumi set up Acacias for All in Tunisia? A．To create job opportunities for young people. B．To facilitate the protection of their farmland. C．To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers. D．To help the children obtain a basic education. 27．How can we best describe the young girl? A．Patient and honest. B．Selfless and humorous. C．Devoted and selfless. D．Positive and responsible. （十） （23-24高二下·浙江省浙南名校联盟·期中） Our ship sailed on the sea into the Earth’s night. Here, there was no visible light from the Sun or the Earth Engines. But as we looked up, we children saw the starry sky for the first time in our lives. How breathtakingly beautiful it was! Ms Xing put an arm around us while pointing at the sky with her other hand. “Look, children! That is Proxima Centauri (比邻星), our new home!” With these words, tears ran slowly down her face. Before long, we were all in tears—even the captain and crew. We all looked in the direction that Ms Xing was pointing. There was only one point of light among the twinkling stars that shined constantly: Proxima Centauri—the only source of hope and comfort for a hundred future generations. “Whatever risks we might take, we will finally make it there!” said the captain, in an assured voice. On our way back from the sea, we saw the first sign that Earth had begun its journey. In the night sky, a huge comet had appeared. It was the Moon, abandoned by humankind. Lunar Engines had been installed to the Moon to force it out of its orbit so that a disastrous crash could be avoided as the Earth sped up and moved away. As it progressed, the gravitational tide of the Moon caused the ocean to swell, creating gigantic waves. We quickly got off the ship to our destination in the Southern Hemisphere. The next few days were the countdown to our departure. Finally came the big day! As Earth Engines was set at a full power, we got immediately blinded by the bright light from it. This acceleration created massive tsunamis hundreds of meters high that crashed onto the coasts of every continent. Burning hot hurricanes roared through the boiling waves, screaming with wild fury and pulling up almost every tree on Earth. Our Earth, with its blue tail cutting through the darkness of space, had set out on its long journey, and with it went all of humankind. 24．Why did we all cry when looking up into the sky? A．Because we had to abandon the Earth. B．Because we were fascinated by the stars. C．Because we saw our new settlement. D．Because we felt lonely in the universe. 25．What was the function of the Lunar Engines? A．To protect the Earth from a deadly impact. B．To make sure the Moon runs in its orbit. C．To keep the moon at the same speed as the Earth. D．To shelter humans from the tide of the Moon. 26．Which of the following words can best describe the journey? A．Smooth and steady. B．Endless and hopeless. C．Exciting and entertaining. D．Ambitious and adventurous. 27．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A personal diary. B．A science fiction. C．A travel magazine. D．An academic article. （十一） （23-24高二下·浙江省金兰教育合作组织·期中） Colorado’s grays peak rises 14,278 feet above sea level, high enough that trees can’t grow toward the top, though there are plenty of shrubs and rocks. It was in this unforgiving landform that Bev Wedelstedt was unlucky enough to get seriously injured in her left knee. It was August 2018, and Wedelstedt, 56, was on her way back down the trail with three friends. A storm was brewing, and they were anxious to get off the mountain. When they approached a rocky drop of a couple of feet, Wedelstedt decided to leap. She landed on her left leg. Then she heard the snap. Every step after that was agony (剧痛). Before long, she had to stop. As one friend ran down to get help, a number of other hikers, all strangers, attempted to help Wedelstedt down the narrow trail by walking on either side of her to support her weight, but that proved slow and dangerous. “One man was so close to the edge that I could see rocks falling down from where he stepped on them.” Wedelstedt says. Finally, one hiker, Matt, asked her, “How do you feel about a fireman’s carry?” Before she knew it, he had lifted her over his shoulder. “Now, I’m not tiny,” says Wedelstedt, a former college basketball star. Matt clearly couldn’t carry her all the way down by himself. So six hikers and one of her friends took turns carrying her while she tried to make light of a difficult situation: “I told them I wanted to meet a lot of guys, but this isn’t the way I wanted to do it.” Three hours and two rock-strewn miles later, this human conveyor belt finally met the medics, who took Wedelstedt to the hospital. She stayed in hospital for a period time. Now she has mostly recovered from her ill-fated hike, but Wedelstedt knows she’ll never shake one thing from that day: the memory of the band of strangers who came to her rescue. “I’m still in awe.” 24．What made it difficult for Wedelstedt to go downhill? A．The changing weather. B．The rocky path. C．The thick bushes. D．Her broken leg. 25．What does the underlined word “brewing” in the second paragraph mean? A．Advancing. B．Transforming. C．Freezing. D．Weakening. 26．Why was it challenging to rescue Wedelstedt? A．Only one hiker had firefighting experience. B．Wedelstedt refused help from the rescuers. C．The medics were unwilling to provide help. D．The narrow trail slowed down the rescuers. 27．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Wedelstedt has got a complete recovery. B．All Wedelstedt’ rescuers were strangers. C．Wedelstedt’s rescue left a deep impression on her. D．Wedelstedt has benefited a lot from her experience. （十二） （23-24高二下·浙江省台金七校·期中） As Hallee McCoombes approaches the finish line of the 800-metre run for kids with disability in the 2022 School Sport Australia Track & Field Championships in Brisbane, the crowd is cheering wildly and chanting her name. With only ten metres to go, Hallee tunes out all the noise and pushes forward with every ounce of her strength. She doesn’t have any feeling in her waist or below her knees, but pain burns her upper legs. When Hallee crosses the finish line and collapses into an exhausted heap, her twin, Jada, scoops her up in her arms. “You came in third!” she whispers to Hallee. Born with spina bifida, Hallee underwent immediate surgery to repair her spinal cord and close her back. As months passed, the McCoombes were surprised to see Hallee hitting her developmental milestones shortly after Jada did: talking, rolling over, crawling. “Her only big delay was walking.” says Gavin, her father. But Hallee had a secret weapon: a twin sister she was desperate to keep up with. “Jada definitely helped her with her disability.” Once Hallee started walking on her own at age three, her determination to keep up with Jada only grew stronger. Shortly after the McCoombes moved to Elliott Heads, Jada declared that she wanted to be a runner. After watching Jada’s first training session of Little Athletics, Hallee turned to her parents and said, “I can do that, too. Sign me up.” Would she even be able to run? “She has issues with her balance and her muscle power.” explains Gavin, “which means she had to work hard to maintain upper leg muscle and core support.” But Hallee’s parents had such strong belief in her that they signed her up. Sure enough, soon she was running with Jada. Hallee’s passion for athletics has been transformative, helping her both physically and mentally. When asked what she would say to other children with disability, Hallee offers two powerful pieces of advice: “Don’t listen when people say you can’t do something. And, try your best.” 24．What can we learn about Hallee McCoombes from the first two paragraphs? A．She made it to the finish line aching all over. B．She won third place carried by her twin sister Jada. C．To catch up with Jada motivated her to overcome her disability. D．The milestones of her growth like talking and walking amazed her parents. 25．What was the challenge facing Hallee to enter Little Athletics? A．Her father’s doubt. B．Her lack of confidence. C．Training with her sister. D．Maintaining her core strength. 26．Which of the following best describes Hallee McCoombes? A．Positive and patient. B．Determined and persistent. C．Courageous and humble. D．Stubborn and hard-working. 27．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．The Great Family of Hallee McCoombes B．Hallee McCoombes: A Race to Remember C．Breaking Barriers: Hallee McCoombes’ Story D．Hallee McCoombes Competing for the Disabled （十三） （23-24高二下·浙江省A9协作体·期中） My biggest regret of 2023 was the relationship to my smartphone. I spent the equal of January, February and March looking at that tiny screen. While some of that time was necessary for work, or staying connected with family, I became glued to it. This habit started to make me feel uneasy. So, in December, I made a big change. I swapped my expensive iPhone for a basic flip phone (翻盖手机), which only cost $108. This decision was met with disbelief, especially from my seven-year-old daughter who couldn’t understand why I chose such a device. However, I was determined to reduce my screen time and take back control of my life. Making the switch was neither easy nor fast. I had to adjust to its limited functions and learn to live without the convenience of having everything at my fingertips. There were moments when I felt frustrated, like when I couldn’t use a smartphone app to charge my electric car or navigate without Google Maps. Despite these challenges, I survived, and even progressed during the month. It was a relief to disconnect my brain from the internet regularly and for hours at a time. I read four books. I even did a magic jigsaw puzzle. After two weeks, I noticed I’d lost my thumb twitch — physical desire to check my phone in the morning, at red lights, waiting for an elevator or at any other moment when my mind had a brief opportunity to wander. “Our health is struggling against many of these services and companies that are competing for our time and our energy and our attention,” said Matthew Buman, a professor of movement sciences at Arizona State University. I told him about my own strategy — the flip phone. He said it probably made my mind feel more free and feel as if I had more time (both true), but that in our society, it’s hard to maintain that in the long term. 24．What made the author change her relationship with her smartphone? A．Her intention to work harder. B．Her desire to contact her family. C．Her decision to try something new. D．Her guilt about overuse of the phone. 25．How did the author’s daughter respond to the new flip phone? A．Proud of the wise choice. B．Astonished at the low price. C．Confused by the unexpected switch. D．Delighted at the new device. 26．What was the benefit the author noticed after switching to a flip phone? A．Efficiency in navigating. B．Control over her life. C．Convenience to charge her car. D．Desire to check her phone. 27．Why did Matthew Buman think it difficult to maintain the author’s strategy in the long term? A．The author might find it hard to disconnect from the internet. B．The author’s health might suffer due to the lack of connectivity. C．The author might miss the convenience of having a smartphone. D．The author might struggle to adapt to the limited functions of a flip phone. （十四） （23-24高二下·浙江省台州十校·期中） It was July 15, 2021, and my friends had helped me celebrate my 31st birthday in the basement apartment of my sister’s home, where I lived. Earlier in the day I had prepared for the unlikely event of a flood. We are about a third of a mile from the banks of the Ahr River. It had been raining that week, and authorities had issued a flood warning, though not for where I was. Still, I’d placed sandbags on the floor outside my garden door and piled clothing on tables. Before my friends left, they laughed at me for doing that, but I thought, “Why take a chance?” As I went to sleep, I was awakened by the sound of rushing water. When I swung my legs off the bed, I was shocked by the sensation of cold-water lapping against my knees and rising fast. The Ahr River had violently burst its banks. And I had to get out fast! The water was now up to my waist. I started to wade to my only escape: the door that leads upstairs to the rest of the house. Finally, I made it to the door. I managed to make a gap of about a foot, just wide enough to squeeze through and make it into the hallway. I leaped onto the stairs and ran to the third floor. The river had drowned the neighborhood. What was once a lovely, cozy street was now a waterscape. More than 180 people died, and parts of villages were entirely washed away. Many of the houses around us were destroyed. Not everyone got out. I came close to drowning that day. But rather than dwell on that, I prefer to recall what my mother told me afterward, “Christian, don’t remember the day when you lost everything. Remember the day you survived.” 24．What does the underlined word “that” refer to? A．Celebrating a birthday. B．Managing the garden. C．Warning friends of a flood. D．Preparing for the flood. 25．Why did the author try to open the door? A．To let the water out. B．To keep things being swept away. C．To reduce the flow of water. D．To escape to the upstairs. 26．What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph about the flood? A．Its cause. B．Its damage. C．Its scale. D．Its process. 27．Why did the author quote his mother’s words? A．To show his hope for the future. B．To indicate the loss of everything. C．To highlight the power of flooding. D．To stress the role of good luck. （十五） （23-24高二下·浙江省台州市浙江山海联盟·期中） When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake, a major wetland in northern China, he just wanted to record his favorite species—egrets. Then, things snowballed. In the following years, the teacher became a bird-watcher, a volunteer ranger at the lake, a photographer documenting over 110 bird species and an educator popularizing bird-related information among students.” Sharing bird-protection knowledge with children can make them feel the beauty of their hometown and the importance of birds, and help them cultivate the habit of protecting birds from an early age,” he says. Over time, Zhou’s interest in birds continued to grow. In 2021, he was appointed as a bird observer by the natural resources bureau (自然资源局) of Anxin county, responsible for conducting regular patrols (巡逻) and popularizing bird-related knowledge. To monitor birds, Zhou would ride a bike to Baiyangdian almost every day before dawn, whatever the weather. He would record the birds appearing at the lake, along with their locations, where they fed and when they migrated, thus providing reference data for staff members of the natural resources bureau of Anxin county. Although Zhou takes delight in the role, there are still many challenges. Sometimes, he has to navigate earth embankments on his bike. One summer day in 2021, he fell into a ditch with water more than a meter deep, resulting in water damage to his cellphone. However, these difficult episodes have not undermined Zhou’s love of birds. Over the years, he has taken more than 100,000 pictures of the birds at Baiyangdian. During his spare time, he reads books on China’s birds, talks with other enthusiasts and university professors, and updates his WeChat official account to introduce Baiyangdian to a wider audience. These days, Zhou’s schedule is growing busier. In addition to his regular patrols near the lake, he is sometimes invited to local schools to give lectures, keeping students informed about birds and how to protect them. Zhou will retire next month. “I will continue patrolling the lake and photographing the birds to contribute to the protection of birds in my hometown,” he says. 24．Why did Zhou start taking photos of birds at first? A．To share bird-protection knowledge with children. B．To cultivate the habit of protecting birds. C．To keep track of his favorite species. D．To become a volunteer ranger at the lake. 25．What did Zhou do to track birds? A．He rode a bike to Baiyangdian every day before dawn. B．He went to Baiyangdian in all weathers. C．He recorded all the birds along with their locations. D．He provided reference data for natural resources bureau. 26．What can we infer about Zhou’s job as a bird observer? A．He didn’t meet any challenges while doing the job. B．He reads books about birds all over the world in his free time. C．He is invited to local schools to give lectures every day. D．He uses social media to introduce Baiyangdian to more people. 27．Which of the following best describes Zhou? A．Enthusiastic and controlling. B．Knowledgeable and persistent. C．Farsighted and reserved. D．Considerate and stubborn. （十六） （23-24高二下·浙江省温州市温州环大罗山联盟·期中） In the 1970s, a new supermarket selling LPs arrived in my hometown and I began devoting my pocket money to acquiring records. I swiftly developed an affection for Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, harboring dreams of performing that music myself. Despite the absence of a piano at home, there was one at my grandmother’s care home, where I learned to play Beethoven by ear, with pigeons cooing and farmers working in the fields. It was truly magical. Entering the Royal Academy of Arts at 16 marked the beginning of my artistic journey. In my 30s, I took another significant step in life-marriage. My wife worked at Elephants World, a reserve dedicated to the care of rescued domestic elephants. These elephants have worked for humans all their life and many are blind or disabled from being treated badly, so I wanted to make the effort to carry something heavy myself. For my 50th birthday, my wife successfully persuaded the manager to allow us to bring a piano into the reserve, bringing music to the elephants’ lives. Initially, when I started playing, it was hard to hear the piano above the sounds of nature and the elephants chewing grass. However, everything changed when a blind elephant ceased eating and tuned into my playing. It struck me that this elephant, trapped in a world of darkness, had a profound love for music. From that moment on, there was no longer any concern about disturbing their peace. We occasionally film these performances, and now, we proudly have nearly 700,000 YouTube subscribers. I continue to play for these elephants that run freely in the reserve, despite the constant potential danger. Surprisingly, it’s the moody male elephants who show the most fascination with the music. I firmly believe it has a calming effect. These elephants’ breathing actually slows down when I play, which tells me they are relaxed and happy. I’ve even witnessed elephants seemingly dancing to Beethoven’s tunes. With their exceptional hearing and the ability to sense vibrations (震动) through their feet, I am convinced that elephants grasp the language of human expression. This serves as a powerful illustration that music serves as a universal language, connecting us all. 24．What motivated the author’s early affection for music? A．Exposure to Beethoven’s music. B．Employment at Elephants World. C．Attendance at the Royal Academy of Arts. D．Piano teaching at his grandma’s care home. 25．What did the author’s 50th birthday celebration symbolize? A．Personal achievements in music. B．A combination of music and care. C．Successful fundraising for the reserve. D．Recognition for the author’s artistic journey. 26．What role did music play in the lives of the elephants in the reserve? A．Emotional recovery. B．Physical exercise. C．Financial support. D．Artistic expression. 27．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A．Save the Mistreated Elephants B．Connect the Elephants with Music C．Play the Piano for Rescued Elephants D．Make the Hearing of Elephants Sharp （十七） （23-24高二下·浙江省培优联盟·期中） Few humans have had the opportunity to see Earth from space. And for astronauts living in the International Space Station like Loral O’Hara, that view never gets old. “You know, you see it in photographs, but that doesn’t compare at all to seeing it in person for the first time in 3D,”O’Hara said in a recent interview. “I just saw the ocean and the clouds — this blue and white marble against the blackness of space — and it was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever seen.” O’Hara is a flight engineer for NASA’s Expedition 70 crew, who launched into space in September 2023. She and her team spent the last six months researching a range of topics: How the human brain and body adapt to microgravity, 3D-printed human heart tissue and how space changes the immune (免疫) systems of plants. One of these investigations is the Complement of Integrated Protocols for Human Exploration Research program, or CIPHER, which is intended to help researchers understand how living in space changes human health and psychology. On Earth, gravity keeps blood and other fluids relatively low in the body. But when astronauts live in microgravity, these fluids are pushed up towards the heart, which can cause swelling, congestion (淤血) and even vision and hearing changes. Onboard the ISS, O’Hara says astronauts keep tabs on these potential health risks, performing regular eye exams and ultrasounds to collect data. The hope is to use this data not only for microgravity research, but also for research on Earth. For example, researchers know astronauts lose about 1% to 2% of their bone density per month during spaceflight. So, O’Hara and her team are analyzing bone marrow stem cells in order to better understand both this bone loss and normal aging on Earth. O’Hara says the changes aren’t just physical either. She’s even had new types of dreams since she boarded the ISS last September. She says she often finds herself in small, tight spaces, looking for things on the space station. 24．What does the word “that” underlined in the first paragraph refer to? A．The blue and white marble. B．The sight of space in pictures. C．The chance to see Earth from space. D．The life in the International Space Station. 25．What does CIPHER aim to do? A．Test the astronauts’ health conditions. B．Understand the immune systems of plants. C．Investigate the human psychological issues. D．Study the impact of life in space on humans. 26．What can we learn from paragraph 3? A．Astronauts can suffer hearing changes on Earth. B．Researchers check their eyes to reduce health risks. C．Microgravity leads to some physical changes. D．Bone loss research is welcome among astronauts. 27．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．What’s It Like to Live in Space? B．The Research of Microgravity in Space C．Do You Dream of Living in Space? D．An Extraordinary Woman Flight Engineer （十八） （23-24高二下·浙江省杭州市联谊学校·期中） Over 30 years ago, I stood in the front row of a kindergarten performance, singing to all the parents of the elementary school. At the end of the performance, Mrs. Summers, whom I always tried to impress, made a statement that would impact me for nearly a lifetime. She walked up to my mom and stated, “She certainly was the most excited and eager student I had this year, but she couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.” From that day on, I was always insecure about my singing. Singing became an embarrassment for me and I didn’t want anyone to hear me. When I was home alone, I would belt out (大声唱) songs as if I was singing on the stage. Though I felt insecure, it made my heart dance and my soul get free. When I started attending church regularly, a woman came up to me and asked why I didn’t join the choir. She stated that I had a beautiful singing voice and appeared to greatly enjoy singing. I laughed and said she must have been joking. With a look of surprise, she simply suggested that I should think about it because I would be a nice addition to the choir. Why did I have such a hard time allowing others to hear me sing? It was because I had believed some words that came out of my teacher’s mouth as a child. Mrs. Summers was probably trying to be humorous, but as a child, her comment truly hurt me. So I made a decision to stop believing the words I held on to for so many years. The following week, I joined the choir, and I began to feel better. Now I sing in the streets, and I sing in the gym. It doesn’t matter if I can carry a tune in a basket; I carry it on my heart. 24．How did Mrs．Summers think of the author’s performance in the kindergarten? A．She had a great talent for singing. B．She was too nervous to sing well. C．Her singing voice was distinctive. D．Her singing was rather out of tune. 25．How did the author feel when she heard Mrs．Summers’ words? A．Annoyed. B．Abandoned. C．Discouraged. D．Wronged. 26．What can we learn about the woman the author met in the church? A．She played a joke on the author. B．She knew the author’s problem. C．She wanted to sing like the author. D．She appreciated the author’s voice. 27．What does the author intend to tell us in the text? A．Don’t act for others’ judgement. B．Love whatever you want to do. C．Learn from your past mistakes. D．Hard work will finally pay off. （十九） （23-24高二下·浙江省湖州丽水衢州三市·期中） From the time he was a young boy, Jim Haskins always had a book in his hand. While other kids were outside playing ball, Jim was usually reading. He could be found in one of his favorite places: curled up underneath the kitchen table or up in the tree that grew in his front yard. Jim was born in Demopolis, Alabama, during the time of segregation (隔离). Because Jim was Black, he was not allowed to check out a single book at the public library. Libraries were for whites only. The laws of segregation separated Jim from all the books he longed to read. But Jim was determined. He convinced a teacher at school to lend him books of her own. He even managed to get some public library books through a white woman whom his mom worked for doing laundry. When Jim was a teenager, Black Americans’ struggle for equal rights was becoming the civil rights movement. Many brave people were taking risks by refusing to follow unfair segregation laws. Jim went to Montgomery, Alabama, and joined a civil rights group. The group was headed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jim believed in King’s nonviolent approach to change. Once, during a peaceful march, Jim was arrested. Because of that, his college expelled him. He did graduate from another college. Afterward, he went on to teach school in Harlem, a part of New York City. As a teacher, he had trouble finding books that interested his Black students. So he decided to write his own books about successful Black Americans. Through his writing, he met and interviewed many of the people he admired, including Rosa Parks. Today, libraries have more than one hundred books written by Jim Haskins, the boy who loved to read, and today, children of all races can walk through the doors of any public library and find interesting books that inform, entertain, and inspire them. 24．What can we learn from the description in paragraph 1? A．Jim Haskins studied harder than other kids. B．Jim Haskins had no interest in playing ball. C．Jim Haskins was enthusiastic about reading. D．Jim Haskins preferred to read under the table. 25．What does the underlined word “expelled” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Dismissed. B．Promoted. C．Praised. D．Monitored. 26．Why was Jim Haskins determined to write his own books? A．To rise to be a famous writer. B．To put an end to segregation. C．To appeal to Black students. D．To introduce the people he admired. 27．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Pathways into the Library B．Anxiety for Knowledge C．Struggle for Equal Rights D．Protest against Segregation 新闻报道 （一） （23-24高二下·浙江省G5联盟·期中） Extremely authentic-looking prosthetic (假体的) eyes can now be 3D-printed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to produce the eyes by hand, scientists demonstrate in a new study. The new technology can create a prosthetic eye in just 90 minutes, compared with the eight hours it would normally take a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one by hand. The 3D-printed eyes require five times less labor to make than traditional methods, the scientists behind the technology wrote in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications. The 3D-printed eyes also look more natural than traditional prostheses; this could help improve a patient’s self-confidence in using the devices. “Patients are very conscious about wearing a prosthesis, and they don't want others to notice,” Johann Reinhard, lead study author and a researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research in Germany, told us. “With these more realistic eves, it might help them to participate more in society,” he said. The new printing approach involves taking a specialized image of a patient’s empty eye socket and of their healthy eye. These images are then processed and used to draft blueprints that can be sent to be 3D-printed in the lab. These 3D-printed eyes closely replicate the color, size and structure of the patient's healthy eye and are particularly good at capturing the colored part of the eye, known as the iris, and the white part of the eye, called the sclera. Once finished, the eyes take 15 to 30 minutes to be installed by an ocularist, Reinhard said. “About 80% of adults in need of prosthetic eyes could theoretically have one made this way, either due to a birth defect that causes an eye to be small or missing or because they’ve lost an eye,” the team said. “However, this wouldn’t be possible for all patients, such as those who have a very complex eye socket, as the software wouldn’t be able to find a matching shape for the prosthetic eye,” Reinhard said. “More data are needed to see if this technique could also be used to make prosthetic eyes for children,which would require more regulation,” Reinhard said. 24． Which of the following words can be best used to describe the 3D-printed eyes? A．Eco-friendly. B．Time-consuming. C．Fit-of-all. D．Realistic-looking. 25． How does the author develop his idea mainly in Paragraph 2? A．By justifying an idea. B．By giving examples. C．By providing evidence. D．By making a comparison. 26． Which statement is true about a 3D-printed eye? A．The patients prefer to show off their prosthetic eyes. B．Every adult in need of a prosthetic eye can’t possibly have one. C．It normally takes a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one. D．The installment of one is 5 times faster than a traditional prosthetic eye. 27． Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．3D-printed Eyes——a Better Alternative B．3D Printing—a Promising Technology C．3D-printed Eyes—a Source of Confidence D．Prosthetic Eyes—the Hope for all Blind People （二） （23-24高二下·浙江省钱塘联盟·期中） Lifting a spear (矛), Li Jinqi pulled it across her shoulders and spun it quickly. Following her example, 10 peers in two rows wearing the same kungfu-style clothing produced the same movements. Li is a 24-year-old PhD student at Beihang University in Beijing, but she is more widely known on campus as a martial arts master. She has studied various martial arts styles and won several cross-campus martial arts competitions held in the capital city. She also led the university’s martial arts club, which has grown from a team of 2 to over 30 active members. “Martial arts has seen a great uptick on campus, and I heard that my middle school and high school have both opened martial arts courses,” says Li. “I don’t think martial arts is about fighting,” she adds, “Martial arts is about finding the best version of yourself.” Gao Xiaoya, a junior student at Beihang, also joined the martial arts club. Gao is among an increasing number of young people who were first drawn to martial arts as a way to keep fit, but who found their enthusiasm grew when they realized the advantages from the traditional values and culture the sport embodies. “You start to enjoy it more and realize that martial arts have taught you how to face challenges and be confident,” says the 21-year-old. On China’s video-sharing platform Bilibili, short videos on topics of traditional Chinese culture, such as martial arts, hanfu and Peking Opera often receive lots of likes and comments. “The fast development of the internet and social media has also promoted communication about traditional Chinese culture, enabling young people to have easier access to previously niche art forms,” says Song Yu, a researcher at the Institute of Sociology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences . As younger generation pay more attention to traditional culture, relevant industries and services are expected to thrive as well, says Song. 24． What do we know about Li Jingqi? A．She is familiar with all the martial arts styles. B．She sets up a university’s martial arts club. C．She is a martial arts coach at Beihang University. D．She is famous for winning some martial arts competitions. 25． What does the underlined word “uptick” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Choice. B．Problem. C．Rise. D．Fall. 26． Why is Gao Xiaoya mentioned in Paragraph 4? A．To explain why people’s enthusiasm for martial arts increased. B．To tell when people would like to join the martial arts club. C．To display what people practiced in their daily lives. D．To show how people faced challenges. 27． What’s Song Yu’s attitude towards the future of traditional culture industries? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．Cautious. D．Worried. （三） （23-24高二下·浙江省浙里特色联盟·期中） For the first time in its 100-year history, Walt Disney Animation has cooperated with an outside animation studio on a project. The result is lwájú, an interesting and original six-part series set in a futuristic version of Lagos, Africa. It was created with the Pan-African entertainment company Kugali and premieres (首映) on Disney+ on February 28. lwájú is a story about Tola, a young girl from a wealthy family, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, and their discovery of the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds. The show explores inequality and the idea of challenging society’s standards. Like the Disney+ series Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, Marvel’s Black Panther films, and the Netflix animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter, lwájú is part of a genre (体裁) called Afrofuturism. It combines elements of science fiction, the culture and history of Africa and Africans, fantasy, and a vision of a better future. The series was directed by Adeola, “lwájú was born from my personal inspiration to tell a story about Lagos because one of the unique things I noticed is how the geography actually supports the societal divide in a way that is very obvious,” Adeola told in the interview, “In Lagos, the wealthy people live on the island, and the working class and poor people live on the mainland. So you literally see a body of water separating rich and poor. And so I thought that was a really interesting foundation upon which to build a science-fiction story.” Adeola called lwájú “a love letter to Lagos” and said every frame praises the city’s diversity and spirit. The characters, he explained, represent typical types of Nigerian people and they wear clothing inspired by traditional African textiles (纺织品). While the series of films questions the divisions in society, Adeola said it also highlights the bravery required to disrupt them. He added that he hopes lwájú inspires audiences to find strength in unity and the courage to dream of change. 24． What’s the similarity between lwájú and other Disney+ series according to the text? A．They are adventurous stories. B．They explore inequality and challenge society’s standards. C．They combine African traditional culture and futurism. D．They are produced by Walt Disney Animation independently. 25． What can we infer from paragraph 3? A．The society is rarely divided by geography. B．Generally, upper class live on the mainland. C．Adeola’s friend inspired him to film lwájú. D．The poor and rich are separated quite clearly. 26． The underlined word “disrupt” can be replaced by ______. A．Break. B．Obtain. C．Estimate. D．Distinguish. 27． Which of the following can best describe the film lwájú? A．Imaginary and humorous. B．Innovative and realistic. C．Attractive and inspiring. D．Critical and multicultural. （四） （23-24高二下·浙江省杭州地区（含周边）重点中学·期中） Zhang Xiqing is an outlier in Chinese society. At 33, she is happily unmarried, has no plans to have children with her boyfriend, and left her job at Tencent for a start-up because she wanted to “try something new”. But Zhang faces immense pressure from her family. She does her best to deal with the pressure to break convention but it can be a lonely path to follow. Now, however, she is drawing inspiration from a reality show that has become a hit on Chinese television. Instead of giving young girls a shot at fame, Sisters Who Make Waves, produced by Hunan Television, has invited established actresses and performers over 30, and some in their 50s, to compete for a spot in a five-member band. The show has been a hit, especially among women, since it started airing in June. For women like Zhang, the attraction is that it shows more experienced women using their confidence and expertise—rather than youth—to get what they need. “Seeing them on stage, I am no longer anxious about my age,” one viewer, who is attracted by the show commented on Weibo. A blogger who goes by the pen name Shaoxi said the overwhelming popularity of the show reflected the desperate need for women in China to see themselves pictured in a different light. Other viewers resonated (共鸣) with the setbacks of some of the stars, who battled personal and professional difficulties with the images of sparkling versions of themselves. But some critics say the show falls short of its ideals. Wu Changchang, an associate professor of journalism at East China Normal University, wrote that the show was “hollow feminism (空洞的女权主义)”. However, Shaoxi said, “judging an entertainment show on what degree of feminism it contained was missing the point.” It’s popularity said something about the female audience. “It means that compared with the past, more are favoring strong, independent women. I hope I can be more like them”, she said. 24． Why does the author mention Zhang Xiqing in paragraph 1? A．To express a view. B．To make an argument. C．To introduce the topic. D．To provide the evidence. 25． What can we learn about the show? A．Its winners would form a band. B．It was produced in Hunan TV in June. C．It invited famous actresses in the country. D．It attracted little attention at the beginning. 26． What does paragraph 3 focus on? A．The various suggestions for the show. B．The positive comments from viewers. C．The negative influence of the show on the society. D．The close connection between the show and the reality. 27． Why did the show become so popular among women? A．It spoke highly of feminism and self-discipline. B．It highlighted the importance of beauty and experience. C．It inspired women to be themselves and pursue their dreams. D．It stressed the courage to fight against professional difficulties. （五） （23-24高二下·浙江省七彩阳光新高考研究联盟·期中） Di Renjie, a judge and administrator of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), is called “China’s Sherlock Holmes” in the West. It all started in the 1950s, when Dutch sinologist (汉学家) and diplomat Robert Hans van Gulik created his own historical mystery tales featuring Judge Dee, collectively known as Judge Dee’s Mystery in the West. Since then, Van Gulik’s works have captured the imagination of audiences across Europe and the Americas. The new TV series Judge Dee’s Mystery chronicles the life of Judge Dee. While solving various criminal cases in different places, Dee also uncovers the mystery surrounding his own birth. Unlike traditional Chinese detective fiction which features a lot of supernatural elements, the new series values logic, reason and realism. For instance, in the case of “The Chinese Gold Murders”, a ghost ship adrift at sea with no survivors hides a “Golden Mystery”. As Judge Dee investigates, more intertwined mysteries surface. “I was most impressed by the plot design of this case, taking pleasure in peeling back the layers to find the truth,” said actor Zhou Yiwei, who portrays Judge Dee in the series. However, Judge Dee’s Mystery is more than a mere detective drama. Li Yunliang, the director of the series said he believes that embracing AI technology is an inevitable trend in the film and television industries. The busy streets of ancient Chang’an, for example, are brought to life using AI-generated imagery. 24． Where did the nickname “China’s Sherlock Holmes” originate from? A．A Tang Dynasty judge. B．A TV series in the 1950s. C．Audiences across Europe and the Americas. D．Historical mystery tales created by a scholar. 25． What does the word “chronicles” underlined in the second paragraph mean? A．Describes in detail. B．Summarizes briefly. C．Predicts the future. D．Compares with other events. 26． Which of the following statements is TRUE about the new TV series Judge Dee’s Mystery? A．It focuses entirely on Judge Dee’s criminal cases. B．It is set in the Tang Dynasty. C．It highlights historical accuracy rather than plot. D．It contains a lot of supernatural elements. 27． What does Zhou Yiwei think about the plot design of the case in the series Judge Dee’s Mystery? A．Impressive and influential. B．Fascinating but contradictory. C．Complex and appealing. D．Inspiring but illogical. （六） （23-24高二下·浙江省五校联盟·期中） Students at an elementary school in California, with the help of their art teacher, created a telephone hotline that people can call to get cheerful advice from kids during difficult times. In just days, the hotline began getting thousands of calls an hour. Jessica Martin, who teaches art at West Side School in Healdsburg, California, thought her students just might have the magic words needed to bring calmness to people in these difficult times. “To hear the pure joy from kids is extremely comforting,” she says. Ms. Martin, along with artist Asherah Weiss, worked with students at West Side on a project they called “PepToc”. Actually, they called it “Pep Talk” first. But when Ms. Martin’s 6-year-old son drew an advertisement for the hotline and spelled it “PepToc”, they decided they liked that even better. The project had two parts — one was the hotline, and the other was creating encouraging posters. The hotline is available in English and Spanish. It offers the happy voices of children of different ages sharing positive messages. For example, by pressing 3, you can hear a group of kindergartners saying together, “You can do it! Keep trying and don’t give up!” Pressing 4 triggers the sounds of children giggling and laughing — a sound certain to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Pressing 1 brings up ideas for people who are “feeling mad, frustrated, or nervous”. Helpful suggestions include: “punch your pillow”, or “go get a cookie”. Pressing 2 results in “words of encouragement and life advice”. This includes messages like: “The world is a better place with you in it.” And “You are okay!” Other students took part in making encouraging posters, which were hung up around the town. Many posters had strips of paper that people passing by could tear off and take with them. For example, one poster said “If you are mad, think of positive thoughts”, and had tear-off strips reminding people to “Be happy”. 24． What do we know about the PepToc project? A．The project has not started yet. B．It got its present name by accident. C．Its hotline only provides English service. D．Jessica Martin will answer the hotline calls. 25． You can press ______ to hear kids’ laughter when calling the hotline. A．1 B．2 C．3 D．4 26． What can passers-by do with the posters? A．They can add their comments to the posters. B．They can take away the poster’s strips. C．They can take photos for posters for free. D．They can redesign the posters. 27． Who is the hotline possibly targeted at? A．Newborn babies. B．Relaxed vacationer. C．Experienced advice providers. D．Mentally stressed adults. （七） （23-24高二下·浙江省五校联盟·期中） Akira Toriyama, one of Japan’s leading comics authors, whose manga (漫画) cartoon “Dragon Ball” achieved worldwide success with its mix of comedic characters and exciting martial arts battles, died on March 1, 2024. He was 68. His death was confirmed on Friday in a statement by his manga and design production company, Bird Studio, and Capsule Corporation Tokyo. The statement said the cause was acute subdural hematoma, a condition in which blood collects between the skull and brain. It did not say where Mr. Toriyama died. Mr. Toriyama’s body of work, which also includes “Dr. Slump” and “Sand Land,” is recognizable far beyond Japan’s borders, having influenced generations of manga artists and cartoonists. The studio said he had several projects in the works at his death. His best-known work, “Dragon Ball,” follows a young boy named Son Goku who embarks on a journey to collect the seven magical balls that summon (召唤) a wish- granting dragon. Since its creation in the 1980s, it has spanned 42 volumes, sold millions of copies worldwide and become one of the most famous manga, inspiring television, film and video game adaptations. Throughout his career, Mr. Toriyama said in a 2013 interview with the Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun, he did not care if his work did anything besides entertaining its readers. He was, he said, unlike “other manga artists concerned about conveying didactic (说教的) messages.” “The role of my manga,” he said, “is to be a pure work of entertainment.” “Thanks to the support of so many people around the world, he has been able to continue his creative activities for over 45 years,” his studio’s statement said. “We hope that Akira Toriyama’s unique world of creation continues to be loved by everyone for a long time to come.” 24． What information can be found in the text about Akira Toriyama? A．He died of an unknown psychological illness in Tokyo. B．He worked for Bird Studio and Capsule Corporation Kyoto. C．He gained worldwide recognition and admiration with his works. D．He adapted his best-known work into TV series, films and games. 25． What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Akira Toriyama’s role in manga cartoon. B．Akira Toriyama’s understanding of manga. C．Akira Toriyama’s advice for cartoonists. D．Akira Toriyama’s past career as a manga artist. 26． What message is conveyed in the statement? A．He had finished all his work before death. B．He started working on “Dragon Ball” in the 1990s. C．His fans’ support and recognition inspired him to continue his work. D．His studio decided to carry on his wonderful manga works in the future. 27． What is this text? A．A news report. B．A biography. C．An interview. D．A book review. （八） （23-24高二下·浙江省S9联盟·期中） On January 7, David Bennett went into the operating room at the University of Maryland Medical Center for a surgical procedure never performed before on a human. The 57-year-old Maryland resident had been hospitalized for months due to a life threatening disease. His heart was failing him and he needed a new one. Bennett’s condition left him unresponsive to treatment and ineligible (不合格) for the transplant (移植) list or an artificial heart pump. The physician-scientists at the center, however, had another-also risky- option: transplant a heart from a genetically-modified pig. “It was either die or do this transplant,” Bennett had told surgeons a day before the operation. “I want to live. I know it’s a shot in the dark, but it’s also my last choice.” It took the medical team eight hours to finish the operation, and their efforts have not been in vain. “It’s working and it looks normal. We are thrilled, but we don’t know what tomorrow will bring us. This has never been done before,” Barkley Griffith, who led the transplant team, told the New York Times. While it’s only been five days since the operation, the surgeons say that Bennett’s new pig heart was, so far，functioning as expected and his body wasn’t rejecting (排斥) the organ. They are still monitoring his condition closely. “I think it’s extremely exciting,” says Robert Montgomery. The result of the procedure was also personally meaningful for Montgomery, who received a heart transplant in 2018 due to a genetic disease that may also affect members of his family in the future. “It’s still in the early days, but still the heart seems to be functioning. And that in and of itself is an extraordinary thing. Up to now most experimental heart transplant procedures have been done between pigs and other animals. This is the first time that surgeons have taken it into a living human.” 24． What do the words “a shot in the dark” underlined in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Something that costs a fortune. B．Something impossible to succeed. C．Something drawing public attention. D．Something with an uncertain outcome. 25． Which information can be inferred from the passage? A．Bennett can’t afford an artificial heart pump. B．At first, Bennett would rather die than do this transplant. C．Bennett was the first human to successfully receive a pig’s heart. D．Montgomery was the first person who received a heart transplant in the world. 26． What is the best title for this article? A．The heated debate over the pig heart transplant. B．David Bennett’s contribution to medical research. C．The first experimental pig heart transplant in the world. D．The first successful pig heart transplant into a living human. 27． According to the passage, the future of this transplant a heart from a pig is ________. A．illegal B．unclear. C．optimistic. D．pessimistic / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题02 阅读理解记叙文&新闻报道（浙江专用） 记叙文 （一） （23-24高二下·浙江省9+1高中联盟·期中） Shane Grammer’s artwork can be found in cities in Mexico, South Korea, Dubai and beyond.In the past years, it’s the murals (壁画) he painted on damaged walls throughout the town of Paradise, California that have gained attention and touched viewers. In 2018, the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California’s history, swept through Paradise, flattening entire communities, killing scores of people, and displacing tens of thousands. Grammer,whose hometown was just 15 miles from Paradise, was living with his family and working in the Los Angeles area when he saw accounts of the destruction on his friends’ social media pages. A single mother he knew shared a photo of ash and rubble where her home once stood. A childhood friend’s post showed her burned-down house. After he saw a photo of a friend Shane Edwards’ home, which had been reduced to a brick wall with only a chimney standing, he was driven to paint it. With Edward’s permission, Grammer then used spray paint to transform Edwards’ burnt chimney into a strikingly black-and-white portrait of a woman, a piece he called “Beauty Among the Ashes.” Once the image was posted on Instagram, the victims of the fire, especially, could not contain themselves. “You bring beauty and hope.” one posted. Over three months, the 47-year-old created a series of more than a dozen spray-painted murals on the remains of buildings and vehicles rendered useless by the flames. The images included a victim of the fire, a young girl who survived but lost her house, and a series of religious characters. As a street artist, Grammer has committed his life to creating more art installations (装置艺术) all over the world that connect people through tragic life events. He has started a foundation called the Art Through Hope Foundation where he intends to bring peace through his art to those affected by tragedy. “I want to do something powerful and make art that emotionally influences people,” said Grammer in an interview with KRCR. “I think any artist would consider that as their ultimate goal. And to me, that is the biggest miracle I feel like.” 24．What has led to Grammer’s rise to fame? A．The Art Through Hope Foundation. B．The post of a burnt-down house. C．His paintings on the ruins in Paradise. D．His art installations all over the world. 25．Why did Grammor paint murals after the Camp Fire? A．To record the wildfire. B．To bring hope to the victims. C．To add beauty to the ashes. D．To remember his friend's home. 26．What docs the underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refer to? A．Creating touching art. B．Working miracles in art. C．Bringing peace through art. D．Doing something powerful. 27．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．From Ashes to Art: Street Artist’s Murals of Hope B．From Paradise to Worldwide: Street Artist’s Journey C．From Tragedy to Hope: the Story of Shane Grammer D．From Mural to Miracle: Shane Grammer’s Art Mission 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. A 27. A 【解析】 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了街头艺术家Shane Grammer在加利福尼亚州历史上最致命的野火后，用喷漆在废墟上创作壁画，带给受害者希望的故事。 24．细节理解题。根据文章第一段”In the past years, it’s the murals (壁画) he painted on damaged walls throughout the town of Paradise, California that have gained attention and touched viewers.”（在过去的几年里，他在加利福尼亚州天堂镇的破损墙壁上画的壁画引起了人们的关注，触动了观众。）可知，Grammer因在天堂镇的废墟上的画作而受到关注，故选C。 25．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“You bring beauty and hope.”one posted.”（你带来了美丽和希望。”一个人发帖说。）可知，Grammer在野火后画壁画是为了给受害者带来希望，故选B。 26．词句猜测题。根据文章最后一段“I want to do something powerful and make art that emotionally influences people,”said Grammer in an interview with KRCR.“I think any artist would consider that as their ultimate goal.”（“我想做一些有影响力的事情，创作出能够感动人的艺术，”Grammer在接受KRCR采访时说。“我认为任何艺术家都会把这看作是他们的最终目标。）可知，”that”指的是创造感动人的艺术，故选A。 27．推理判断题。根据第一段“Shane Grammer’s artwork can be found in cities in Mexico, South Korea, Dubai and beyond．In the past years, it’s the murals（壁画）he painted on damaged walls throughout the town of Paradise, California that have gained attention and touched viewers.”（Shane Grammer的作品可以在墨西哥、韩国、迪拜等城市找到。在过去的几年里，他在加州天堂镇的破损墙壁上画的壁画引起了人们的注意，打动了观众。）；根据第三段“With Edward's permission, Grammer then used spray paint to transform Edwards’ burnt chimney into a strikingly black-and-white portrait of a woman, a piece he called “Beauty Among the Ashes.””（在爱德华的允许下，Grammer随后用喷漆将爱德华燃烧的烟囱变成了一幅引人注目的黑白女性肖像，他称之为“灰烬中的美人”。）；根据最后一段“He has started a foundation called the Art Through Hope Foundation where he intends to bring peace through his art to those affected by tragedy”（他成立了一个名为“艺术希望基金会”的基金会，他打算通过他的艺术为那些受悲剧影响的人带来和平）可知，文章主要讲述了街头艺术家Shane Grammer在野火后的废墟上创作壁画，带给受害者希望的故事。所以短文的最佳标题为“从灰烬到艺术:街头艺术家的希望壁画”。故选A。 （二） （23-24高二下·浙江省宁波五校联盟·期中） The sound of my mother preparing breakfast fills the house — my morning alarm. As I drag my body toward the kitchen, I’m greeted by my mother standing over the stove. She effortlessly cooks a dish that blends Western and Eastern styles, a beloved breakfast classic in our family. This is my grandmother’s recipe, which reflected her upbringing. Since my grandmother’s passing, I’ve become more aware of my mother’s aging and her dedication (奉献) to cooking for us. She has cooked for her family for more than 30 years, dividing her time between three countries — Korea, Canada and Germany. When my parents visit us from Korea, they stay with us for several months. My mother helps around the house, showing her cooking skills to provide delicious meals for me, my partner and our kids. In alternating years, she and my dad will travel to Berlin to spend a couple of weeks with my sister and her partner. According to Statista, most Canadians claim to spend between 31 and 60 minutes preparing an average weekday dinner for themselves and others in their household. Ten percent of respondents to the 2022 survey stated that they spend more than an hour preparing their evening meal. My mother belongs to that 10 percent. Her cooking extends beyond the kitchen, starting with careful grocery shopping trips where she examines produce (农产品) and finds the best deals. She takes everyone’s preferences and needs into account. The meal she creates becomes a ritual (仪式), bringing the family together to connect and share. Helping her out in the kitchen demands a great deal of patience. Yet, I know it’s her way of expressing love. As I chop the vegetables, she glances over and notices that my carrots are not equally sized. She pushes me aside to take over the task. “Just do the dishes.” 24．What do we know about the author’s mother from the text? A．She has three daughters. B．She has great cooking skills. C．She lives with the author in Korea. D．She invented the author’s beloved breakfast classic. 25．What’s the author’s purpose in mentioning statistics about meal preparation time? A．To show her mother’s devotion. B．To present a common issue. C．To explain the reasons behind infrequent cooking. D．To highlight the significance of home-cooked meals. 26．Why does the author say helping her mother in the kitchen requires patience? A．Her mother is easily annoyed. B．Her mother wants to teach her everything. C．Her mother dislikes being disturbed. D．Her mother expects perfection in cooking. 27．Which would be the best title for the text? A．Mother’s Love Needs to Be Responded to B．Mother’s Recipe Is the Best in the World C．Mother’s Kitchen Draws Us Closer Together D．Mother’s Selflessness Inspires My Family 【答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 【解析】 【语篇导读】本文一篇记叙文，讲述了厨艺精湛的母亲奔波异地为家人做饭的故事，让人感受到炙热的母爱亲情。 24．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“My mother helps around the house, showing her cooking skills to provide delicious meals for me, my partner and our kids.(我妈妈在家里帮忙，展示她的烹饪技巧，为我、我的伴侣和我们的孩子们提供美味的饭菜)”可知，作者的母亲为他们提供了美味的饭菜，故可推知作者的母亲厨艺很好，故选B。 25．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“According to Statista, most Canadians claim to spend between 31 and 20 minutes preparing an average weekday dinner for themselves and others in their household．Ten percent of respondents to the 2022 survey stated that they spend more than an hour preparing their evening meal．My mother belongs to that 10 percent.(根据Statista的数据，大多数加拿大人报告说，工作日在家里为自己和他人准备晚餐的时间平均在31到20分钟之间。10%的受访者表示，他们花了一个多小时准备晚餐。我妈妈属于那10%。)”可知，作者引用数据是为了说明母亲每天要花一个多小时来准备晚餐，突出了母亲的奉献和爱，故选A。 26．推理判断题。根据倒数倒数第三段“Her cooking extends beyond the kitchen, starting with careful grocery shopping trips where she examines produce and finds the best deals．She takes everyone’s preferences and needs into account.(她的厨艺不仅限于厨房，她还会去杂货店仔细购物，在那里她会检查农产品，找到最划算的东西。她会考虑每个人的喜好和需求)”及倒数第二段“As I chop the vegetables, she glances over and notices that my carrots are not equally sized．She pushes me aside to take over the task．(当我切蔬菜时，她注意到我的胡萝卜大小不均匀。她把我推到一边接任务)”可知，母亲做饭时要求完美，所以给她打下手需要耐心，故选D。 27．主旨大意题。根据文章第五段“The meal she creates becomes a ritual (仪式), bringing the family together to connect and share．(她做的饭变成了一种仪式，让家人聚在一起，建立联系并分享自己的事情)”以及通读全文可知，文章主要讲的是母亲通过给作者一家做饭拉近了一家人的距离，所以C项“Mother's Kitchen Draws Us Closer Together(母亲的厨房拉近了我们的距离)”符合本文的标题，故选C。 （三） （23-24高二下·浙江省卓越联盟·期中） Unlike most of her peers who left their rural hometowns, 34-year-old Ning Fenfang left her job in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in 2017 and worked as a village official in her hometown— a mountainous village in Cili county in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. Now she farms over 66.7 hectares of land. Seeing much of the farmland had been deserted, Ning resigned from her post in 2020 and became a full-time farmer, renting the farmland and hiring villagers to work it. She founded a centre for housewives in the village to work her farmland during busy hours. “It’s never easy,” said Ning. It is very rare for young people to become farmers in rural areas, as farming is labor-intensive and requires constant work in the mud. What’s more, farming is often seen as a job “unsuitable” for both the post-90s generation and women in general. Her decision to become a farmer confused many of her fellow villagers and farming was much more difficult than she had imagined. She experienced tremendous pain due to the intensive labour. At first, she didn’t farm much through lack of farming knowledge, so she didn’t feel pressured to succeed. Later, she decided to expand the scale and spent millions of yuan. “Most of the money is borrowed from banks, families and relatives, so there is no turning back,” she said. Weighing up the pros and cons, her husband ultimately gave up his business to work with her. She has tried to turn farming into a “trendy” job. Instead of traditional farming methods which rely on human labor, Ning promotes mechanized farming, such as using harvesters, cultivators and drones. She also plans to explore the agricultural tourism resources in Zhangjiajie for children living in urban areas to experience farming. Being elected to the 14th National People’s Congress has motivated Ning to feel responsible for fellow farmers. “NPC deputies from the grassroots need to consider rural farmers’ needs and bring their voices to the two sessions,” Ning said. 24．What can be inferred from the passage? A．Ning facilitated the development of local agriculture. B．Ning was once elected to the 14th National People’s Congress. C．Ning was pessimistic about her work and her future in Hangzhou. D．The locals found her decision to become a farmer realistic at first. 25．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Ning gradually expanded the scale of her business. B．Ning lacked adequate knowledge about agriculture. C．Ning did what it took to invest heavily in her business. D．Ning faced more challenges in farming than she had figured. 26．What sets Ning’s farming apart from traditional farming? A．The expansion of agricultural dimensions. B．The restriction of agricultural implements. C．The employment of agricultural machinery. D．The exploration of agricultural tourism resources. 27．Which of the following can best describe Ning Fenfang? A．Desperate and considerate. B．Humble and dynamic. C．Persevering and innovative. D．Sensitive and aggressive. 【答案】24. A 25. D 26. C 27. C 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了宁芬芳从城市回到农村，成为一名农民的故事，她通过创新的方式改变了农业的传统模式，使农业变得更加现代化。 24．推理判断题。根据文章第二段 “Seeing much of the farmland had been deserted, Ning resigned from her post in 2020 and became a full-time farmer, renting the farmland and hiring villagers to work it.”（看到许多农田被荒废，宁在2020年辞去职务，成为全职农民，租用农田，雇佣村民来耕种。）”第四段“Instead of traditional farming methods which rely on human labor, Ning promotes mechanized farming, such as using harvesters, cultivators and drones．She also plans to explore the agricultural tourism resources in Zhangjiajie for children living in urban areas to experience farming.”（宁提倡使用收割机、耕耘机和无人机等机械化耕作方式，而不是依靠人力的传统耕作方式。她还计划开发张家界的农业旅游资源，让生活在城市的孩子们体验农业。）可推知，宁芬芳推动了当地农业的发展。故选A。 25．主旨大意题。根据第三段““It’s never easy,” said Ning．It is very rare for young people to become farmers in rural areas, as farming is labor-intensive and requires constant work in the mud．What’s more, farming is often seen as a job “unsuitable” for both the post-90s generation and women in general．Her decision to become a farmer confused many of her fellow villagers and farming was much more difficult than she had imagined．She experienced tremendous pain due to the intensive labour．At first, she didn’t farm much through lack of farming knowledge, so she didn’t feel pressured to succeed．Later, she decided to expand the scale and spent millions of yuan．“Most of the money is borrowed from banks, families and relatives, so there is no turning back,” she said．Weighing up the pros and cons, her husband ultimately gave up his business to work with her.”（“这从来都不容易，”宁说。在农村，年轻人成为农民是非常罕见的，因为农业是劳动密集型的，需要经常在泥泞中工作。更重要的是，务农通常被视为“不适合”90后和一般女性的工作。她要当农民的决定让许多村民感到困惑，务农比她想象的要困难得多。由于高强度的劳动，她经历了巨大的痛苦。起初，由于缺乏农业知识，她不怎么种地，所以她没有感到要成功的压力。后来，她决定扩大规模，花了几百万元。她说:“大部分钱都是从银行、家人和亲戚那里借来的，所以没有回头路。”权衡利弊，她的丈夫最终放弃了自己的生意，和她一起工作。）可知，第三段主要是关于宁在农业上面临的挑战比她想象的要多。故选D。 26．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Instead of traditional farming methods which rely on human labor, Ning promotes mechanized farming, such as using harvesters, cultivators and drones.”（宁芬芳提倡机械化农业，如使用收割机、耕种机和无人机，而不是依赖人力的传统农业方法。）可推知，宁芬芳的农业与传统农业的不同之处在于她采用了农业机械。故选C。 27．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“It’s never easy,” said Ning．It is very rare for young people to become farmers in rural areas, as farming is labor-intensive and requires constant work in the mud．What’s more, farming is often seen as a job “unsuitable” for both the post-90s generation and women in general.”（“这绝非易事，”宁说。年轻人在农村成为农民是非常罕见的，因为农业劳动强度大，需要在泥地里不断工作。更重要的是，农业通常被视为对90后一代和女性来说“不适合”的工作。）和第四段“Instead of traditional farming methods which rely on human labor, Ning promotes mechanized farming, such as using harvesters, cultivators and drones.”（宁芬芳提倡机械化农业，如使用收割机、耕种机和无人机，而不是依赖人力的传统农业方法。）可推知，宁芬芳坚韧不拔，富有创新精神。故选C。 （四） （23-24高二下·浙江省浙东北（ZDB）联盟·期中） Every afternoon for the past 11 years, 83-year-old AI Merritt has been a reliable and cheery presence in his southeast Carlsbad neighbourhood, California. His wife, Penny Merritt said her husband’s doctor suggested he get more exercise after he had some heart trouble about 12 years ago. When their son, Kevin brought a bike to his parents’ house, AI started to pedal around the local road and hills. At first, his rides were about five miles long, then 10 to 12 miles, and gradually the length of his outings grew due to all the social stops — from an hour to two hours. Since 2010, Merritt has been on a personal pursuit to cycle the circumference (周长) of the earth — 24,901 miles without even leaving his own neighbourhood. As a result, over the years, he got to know many of his neighbours and send them message of love and kindness. Judy Keene, one of his neighbours, has been waving to Merritt on his daily rides for the past five years. “He is so reliable, like clockwork. Every day I see him flying by on his bike. He is totally cheerful and takes time with everybody,” Keene said. “He inspires so many people and shows everyone how you can be in your 80s and still have a good time.” It was not until October 24 that the old man finally realized his daily bicycle trips were as important to them as they were to him. At 3 p.m. that Sunday afternoon, nearly 200 people gathered near his home to surprise and congratulate him on the completion of his “round-the-world” adventure. As he pedaled down the hill towards his house, a roar erupted from the crowd waving international flags, hand-painted signs and Earth-shaped balloons. The outpouring of love stunned and overwhelmed Merritt. “It’s just unbelievable. I couldn’t have imagined anything like this ever happening,” he said. Although Merritt has now accomplished his cycling goal, he has no plans to change the routine that has become the highlight of his daily life. 24．Why did old AI Merritt start to cycle? A．He has always been an athletic person. B．His son Kevin brought him a new bike. C．He wanted to send love and kindness to others. D．He was advised to work out for the sake of his health. 25．The underlined phrase “social stops” in the second paragraph probably means ________. A．Merritt stopped to help those in need B．Merritt tried to help build stops for social use C．Merritt had interactions with his neighbours D．Merritt was stopped for some social reasons 26．What can we learn about AI Merritt in the text? A．His trips mattered more to his neighbours than to him. B．He was warmly congratulated on his completion of the plan. C．He will keep on cycling on a different route as he has planned. D．He accomplished his goal of cycling 24,901 miles around the earth. 27．Which of the following can best describe AI Merritt? A．Diligent and determined. B．Optimistic and selfless. C．Ambitious and romantic. D．Kind and inspirational. 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. B 27. D 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了83岁的阿尔·梅里特在他的社区里一直是一个可靠而愉快的存在。在不离开自己的社区的情况下，他完成了“环球”骑行——24901英里。这一壮举鼓舞了社区所有的人。 24．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“His wife, Penny Merritt said her husband’s doctor suggested he get more exercise after he had some heart trouble about 12 years ago.”（他的妻子Penny Merritt说，他的医生建议他在大约12年前有些心脏问题后多做运动。）可知，AI Merritt开始骑行是因为他的医生建议他为了健康多做运动。故选D。 25．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“At first, his rides were about five miles long, then 10 to 12 miles, and gradually the length of his outings grew due to all the social stops — from an hour to two hours.”（起初，他的骑行时间大约是5英里，然后是10到12英里，由于所有的social stops，他的骑行时间逐渐从一个小时增加到两个小时。）以及第三段“As a result, over the years, he got to know many of his neighbours and send them message of love and kindness.”（因此，多年来，他认识了许多邻居，并向他们传递了爱和善良的信息。）可推知，“social stops”可能指的是他与邻居的互动，导致了他的骑行时间逐渐从一个小时增加到两个小时。故选C。 26．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“At 3 p.m．that Sunday afternoon, nearly 200 people gathered near his home to surprise and congratulate him on the completion of his “round-the-world” adventure.”（那个星期天下午3点，近200人聚集在他家附近，为他完成“环球”冒险而惊喜和祝贺。）可知，他的邻居们热烈地祝贺他完成了他的计划。故选B。 27．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“As a result, over the years, he got to know many of his neighbours and send them message of love and kindness.”（因此，多年来，他认识了许多邻居，并向他们传递了爱和善良的信息。）以及根据第四段“He inspires so many people and shows everyone how you can be in your 80s and still have a good time.”（他激励了很多人，向所有人展示了你可以在80多岁的时候仍然过得很开心。”）可推知，AI Merritt是一个善良且鼓舞人心的人。故选D。 （五） （23-24高二下·浙江省丽水市丽水发展共同体·期中） I had always looked forward to the day when I would finally apply as a delegate at a Model United Nations (MUN) conference. Therefore, you can imagine my excitement when I finally traveled to Belgium to participate in the 2023 MUN conference this March. The conference was held on March 7-11. Despite the horrible weather throughout our stay, I still found the city extremely attractive due to its cobblestone streets, Gothic monuments and amazing lighting in the evenings. Meanwhile, the delegate’s fee covered lunches for four days, welcoming and closing receptions, a traditional Belgian dinner, a theme party and a gala night. I was designated to represent Poland in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which turned out to be an unexpectedly unified and efficient committee. We managed to pass the communique to combat hybrid warfare and improve cooperation between NATO allies (盟友). In the beginning, I felt intimidated by how passionate my fellow delegates were. As a first-timer, I was really confused and felt hesitant to speak up. I only started to enjoy acting my part as a diplomat on the second day. From there, things just got better and better. I got a bit ill at the end of the conference, however, so I couldn’t enjoy the conference to its fullest potential. Even so, it is without a doubt that those days in Belgium definitely opened a new chapter in my MUN journey! It made me realize how fruitful MUN simulations are. Through the MUN conference, you will surely improve your public speaking skills massively and gain so many good friends, many of whom you will likely stay in touch with for the rest of your life. It is for these reasons that I have fallen in love with Leuven, that magical city. 24．What did the author like about Leuven? A．The streetscape. B．Delicious food. C．Its rich history. D．The friendly locals. 25．What was the author’s experience in the committee at the MUN conference? A．She helped pass several resolutions. B．She spent most of her time socializing. C．She found the committee productive. D．She struggled to get her ideas across. 26．What does the underlined word “intimidated” in the second-to-last paragraph most probably mean? A．Inspired. B．Frightened. C．Touched. D．Excited. 27．What is the author’s overall opinion of the MUN conference? A．It is too challenging for first-timers. B．It is a good way to improve negotiation skills. C．It is a valuable experience for personal growth. D．It offers a great chance to learn about other cultures. 【答案】24. A 25. C 26. B 27. C 【解析】 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者参加2023年在比利时举行的模拟联合国会议的经历和感受。 24．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Despite the horrible weather throughout our stay, I still found the city extremely attractive due to its cobblestone streets, Gothic monuments and amazing lighting in the evenings.”（尽管我们在那里的整个逗留期间天气很糟糕，但我仍然觉得这个城市非常吸引人，因为它的鹅卵石街道、哥特式纪念碑和晚上的灯光）。可推知作者喜欢Leuven的街景。故选A。 25．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“I was designated to represent Poland in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which turned out to be an unexpectedly unified and efficient committee．We managed to pass the communique to combat hybrid warfare and improve cooperation between NATO allies.”（我被指定在北大西洋公约组织（NATO）中代表波兰，这个委员会出乎意料地统一和高效。我们设法通过了公报，以对抗混合战争并改善NATO盟友之间的合作。）可推知她发现委员会卓有成效。故选C。 26．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“As a first-timer, I was really confused and felt hesitant to speak up.”（作为一个新手，我真的很困惑，不敢发言。）可推知，一开始，我被其他代表的热情吓到了。这里的“intimidated”意思是“害怕”。故选B。 27．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“It made me realize how fruitful MUN simulations are．Through the MUN conference, you will surely improve your public speaking skills massively and gain so many good friends, many of whom you will likely stay in touch with for the rest of your life.”（它让我意识到模拟联合国会议是多么的有成效。通过模拟联合国会议，你肯定会大大提高你的公众演讲技巧，并结交很多好朋友，其中许多人你可能会在你的余生中保持联系。）可推知，作者认为模拟联合国会议是一次对个人成长有价值的经历。故选C。 （六） （23-24高二下·浙江省强基联盟·期中） It’s a sunny March afternoon at Winchester Village Elementary School in Indianapolis, and teacher Natasha Cummings is leading her class in a brand new lesson. It’s the first time she’s teaching it and also likely the last. The second graders audibly take a short quick breath when Cummings explains the day’s activity: They’ll be simulating(a total solar eclipse (日全食) using the real sun, an inflatable globe and a moon made out of a play dough ball mounted on a stick. On April 8, a narrow strip of North America will experience a total solar eclipse, in which the moon entirely covers the sun, darkening the sky so that only the sun’s corona, a ghostly white ring, will be visible. Indianapolis is one of several cities in the path of totality. The last time that happened was over 800 years ago, and it won’t happen again until 2153. For many of Cummings’ students, this event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Cummings hopes learning about and witnessing the eclipse will inspire her students, and get them excited about science. It’s an experience she expects them to remember for the rest of their lives. “This is a story you’re gonna be able to tell,” she reflects before class. In a grassy area outside the school, Cummings’ eclipse simulation begins: Students take turns holding the inflatable globes, and casting a shadow with their play dough moons. Cummings directs them to aim the shadow over the spot on the globe where Indianapolis would be. It’s a little chaotic, but the students quickly figure out how to properly position the moon’s shadow over their hometown. Thomas Hockey, a professor of astronomy at the University of Northern Iowa, says he didn’t learn about solar eclipses when he was in grade school. He thinks the fact that elementary school teachers like Cummings are now teaching about them is an indication that science education has improved since he was a child. "Science is not done by old, gray-haired people in lab coats, necessarily. Citizens can participate in it. It’s not a magic black box; it’s all around us,” Hockey says. 24．How do the students probably feel when told about the new lesson? A．Frightened. B．Disappointed. C．Astonished. D．Satisfied. 25．Why is Cummings teaching her students about the eclipse? A．To improve their story-telling skills. B．To stir up their passion for science. C．To witness a real total solar eclipse. D．To seize a once-in-a-lifetime chance. 26．What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A．The process of the simulation. B．The direction of Cummings. C．The position of the moon. D．The reaction of the students. 27．What does Thomas Hockey suggest people do to learn science? A．Do experiments in lab coats. B．Study hard in elementary school. C．Participate in some magic tricks. D．Experience scientific phenomena. 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 【解析】 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了在印第安纳波利斯的温彻斯特小学，老师Natasha Cummings为了让学生们理解日全食的现象，设计了一次模拟日全食的活动，希望通过这种方式激发学生们对科学的兴趣。 24．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The second graders audibly take a short quick breath when Cummings explains the day’s activity”（当Cummings解释当天的活动时，二年级学生可以听到急促的呼吸声）可知，学生们对新课程感到惊讶。故选C。 25．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Cummings hopes learning about and witnessing the eclipse will inspire her students, and get them excited about science.”（Cummings希望学习和观察日食会激发她的学生，让他们对科学感到兴奋）可推知，Cummings教授日食的目的是激发学生们对科学的热情。故选B。 26．主旨大意题。根据第三段“In a grassy area outside the school, Cummings’ eclipse simulation begins: Students take turns holding the inflatable globes, and casting a shadow with their play dough moons．Cummings directs them to aim the shadow over the spot on the globe where Indianapolis would be．It’s a little chaotic, but the students quickly figure out how to properly position the moon’s shadow over their hometown.”（在学校外面的一片草地上，卡明斯的日食模拟开始了:学生们轮流拿着充气地球仪，用他们的橡皮泥月亮投下阴影。卡明斯指示他们将阴影对准地球上印第安纳波利斯所在的位置。这有点混乱，但学生们很快就弄清楚了如何正确地定位月亮的阴影在他们家乡的位置。）可知，第三段主要描述了模拟日全食的过程。故选A。 27．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Science is not done by old, gray-haired people in lab coats, necessarily．Citizens can participate in it．It’s not a magic black box; it’s all around us,” Hockey says.”（科学并不一定是由老年人、灰发人在实验室里做的。公民可以参与其中。它不是一个神秘的黑盒子；它就在我们周围，”Hockey说。）可知，Hockey建议人们通过体验科学现象来学习科学。故选D。 （七） （23-24高二下·浙江省G5联盟·期中） When I was a little boy growing up, my Mom, Dad, brothers and I lived in my Nana’s old house. It was surrounded by four huge vegetable gardens. And around the house so many flowers were planted. It was so beautiful there in the spring and summer. That wasn’t all, though. On the back porch Nana had dozens of potted plants hanging on hooks. She watered them, talked to them and nurtured them. And in the winter she would carry them all inside and set them on shelves near the windows of our enclosed front porch. There with a little water and a lot of love she kept them alive, green, and growing even during the coldest, darkest months. As a boy I was puzzled by all the effort she put into them. I understood the vegetable gardens. They helped to feed the family all winter long. I even understood the flowers around the house. They were pretty and smelled so sweet in the summer months. The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, however, eluded me. They didn’t give us any food and they rarely had any flowers on them. They remained a mystery to my child’s mind. Now as I’ve grown older I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my home. They remind me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still exist. They remind me that Spring will come again. They remind me that God loves us and is still with us even when the earth doesn’t show it. Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new light. They are worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. But what tells me most about light and love is Nana herself. She is light to my soul even in my darkest times. And her love lives on in my heart even if she is in Heaven. May we all learn to love as she loved, shine as she shined, and live as she lived. 24．Which of the following is close in meaning to the underlined word “eluded” in paragraph 2? A．Upset. B．Misguided. C．Confused. D．Distracted. 25．Why was Nana fond of potted plants? A．They were a sign of hope. B．They resembled sunrise and forests. C．They constantly kept Nana company. D．They were portable and easy to nurture. 26．What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To advocate growing potted plants. B．To sing the praise of Nana’s spirit and love. C．To stress the benefits of a positive lifestyle. D．To recall beautiful memories spent with Nana. 27．What’s the type of the passage? A．A non-fiction. B．A book review. C．An agricultural leaflet. D．A celebrity biography. 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. B 27. A 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者小时候不理解奶奶为什么喜欢盆栽，随着年龄的增长，作者明白了盆栽是希望的象征。 24．词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, however, eluded me.(然而，她花这么多精力照顾那些盆栽植物的原因，却eluded我摸)”和划线词后文“They didn’t give us any food and they rarely had any flowers on them．They remained a mystery to my child’s mind.(它们没有给我们任何食物，而且它们也很少开花。它们对我孩子来说仍然是个谜)”可知，作者对于Nana费心照顾这些盆栽感到困惑，因为作者认为它们没有贡献任何食物，而且也很少开花。故划线词意思是“困惑的”，故选C。 25．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Now as I’ve grown older I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants．It is the same reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my home．They remind me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still exist．They remind me that Spring will come again．They remind me that God loves us and is still with us even when the earth doesn’t show it.(现在，随着年龄的增长，我开始明白为什么我的祖母会有那些盆栽。这和我家里挂了那么多日出和森林的照片的原因是一样的。它们提醒我，在光秃秃的树木和黄草丛生的黑暗、寒冷的冬天，光、爱和生长仍然存在。它们提醒我春天还会再来。它们提醒我，上帝爱我们，即使在地球上没有表现出来的时候，上帝仍然与我们同在)”可知，Nana喜欢盆栽是因为它们是希望的象征。故选A。 26．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new light．They are worth every bit of the love and care she put into them．But what tells me most about light and love is Nana herself．She is light to my soul even in my darkest times．And her love lives on in my heart even if she is in Heaven．May we all learn to love as she loved, shine as she shined, and live as she lived.(今天，我以新的眼光看待奶奶的盆栽。它们值得她付出的每一点爱和关心。但最能告诉我关于光和爱的是奶奶自己。即使在我最黑暗的时候，她也是我灵魂的光。即使她身在天堂，她的爱仍在我心中。愿我们都能学会像她那样去爱，像她那样闪耀，像她那样生活)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是歌颂奶奶的精神和爱。故选B。 27．推理判断题。根据文章主要讲述了作者小时候不理解奶奶为什么喜欢盆栽，随着年龄的增长，作者明白了盆栽是希望的象征。可推知，这篇文章是一篇关于奶奶的非小说类文学作品。故选A。 （八） （23-24高二下·浙江省三锋联盟·期中） I was surfing the Internet, planning for our 15th-anniversary trip when a perfect spot attracted me: The Shire of Montana, a “hobbit house”, which Jim my husband had dreamed about. I knew he’d be impressed. And our six-year-old daughter, Aurora, would like it, too. I was about to book our reservation when I saw a note on the website: No kids allowed. That ruined everything! Luckily, there was an email address on the site. I plucked up the courage to contact the owner. Soon, a reply arrived, saying, “If you promise that your daughter is responsible and will not touch, she can come.” I was relieved, thinking Aurora was a good kid. “This will be okay,” I wrote back. The day finally arrived. We piled into the car. I couldn’t help being excited, imagining Jim and Aurora’s reactions. We passed a sign that read, “The adventure begins …” Turning onto the Hobbit Lane, I felt a pang of anxiety. As soon as we got out of the car, I pulled Aurora aside. “Children aren’t usually allowed here,” I said. “So you have to be very, very careful. You can look at everything, but don’t touch.” I explained the rule and how terrible it would be to damage anything. Aurora’s eyes widened at my no-nonsense tone. “I promise, Mom,” she said. Obviously, my concern was superfluous. We spent several days at The Shire. Aurora was delighted at each discovery but she never disturbed a thing. She took her responsibility to protect the owner’s work seriously. It turned out that respecting boundaries didn’t take away the beauty and wonder, it allowed The Shire to remain beautiful and wonderful into the future. Not so different from a marriage, I thought. Now I understood why we went to this place to celebrate our fifteenth anniversary. Jim and I moved through life side by side as a couple, and we’d learned to accept each other’s individuality and boundaries as well. Marriage is full of surprises, challenges and adventures. The key to making it work is respecting each other. 24．What can we learn from the first paragraph? A．The author met a problem while planning a trip. B．The author and her husband had been married for 6 years. C．Aurora didn’t want to take a trip to The Shire of Montana. D．The trip was ruined because the author didn’t reserve a room. 25．Why did the author feel a pang of anxiety? A．She felt it a burden to take care of her daughter. B．She doubted if her daughter would behave well. C．She worried her daughter wouldn’t be admitted. D．She wasn’t sure whether her husband would like the place. 26．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “superfluous” in paragraph 4? A．considerable B．important C．unnecessary D．common 27．What does the author want to convey through the text? A．Don’t give up until you try your best. B．Good role models are essential for teaching kids. C．Respect contributes to a happy and lasting marriage. D．Obeying the rules is important when dealing with people. 【答案】24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和家人外出度假，女儿表现良好，让作者意识到了互相尊重适用于亲子和婚姻关系。 24．细节理解题。根据第一段“I was about to book our reservation when I saw a note on the website: No kids allowed．That ruined everything!(我正要预订座位时，在网站上看到一条告示：儿童不得入内。那毁了一切！)”可知，作者在计划旅行时遇到了一个问题。故选A。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段“We passed a sign that read, “The adventure begins …” Turning onto the Hobbit Lane, I felt a pan g of anxiety．As soon as we got out of the car, I pulled Aurora aside．“Children aren’t usually allowed here,” I said．“So you have to be very, very careful．You can look at everything, but don’t touch.” I explained the rule and how terrible it would be to damage anything.(我们经过一块牌子，上面写着：“冒险开始了……”拐进霍比特人巷，我感到一阵焦虑。我们一下车，我就把奥罗拉到一边。“这里通常不允许孩子进来，”我说。“所以你必须非常非常小心。你可以看所有的东西，但不要碰。”我解释了规则，以及损坏任何东西会有多可怕)”可知，作者感到一阵焦虑是因为她怀疑她的女儿是否会表现良好。故选B。 26．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“We spent several days at The Shire．Aurora was delighted at each discovery but she never disturbed a thing．She took her responsibility to protect the owner’s work seriously．It turned out that respecting boundaries didn’t take away the beauty and wonder, it allowed The Shire to remain beautiful and wonderful into the future.(我们在夏尔待了几天。爱洛对每一个发现都很高兴，但她从不打扰任何事情。她认真对待保护业主作品的责任。事实证明，尊重边界并没有带走美丽和奇迹，它让夏尔在未来保持美丽和精彩)”可知，作者的女儿表现良好，所以作者的担心是不必要的。由此可知，划线词意思是“不必要的”。故选C。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Jim and I moved through life side by side as a couple, and we’d learned to accept each other’s individuality and boundaries as well．Marriage is full of surprises, challenges and adventures．The key to making it work is respecting each other.(吉姆和我作为一对夫妻并肩度过了一生，我们也学会了接受彼此的个性和界限。婚姻充满了惊喜、挑战和冒险。维系关系的关键在于相互尊重)”可推知，作者想要表达的是尊重有助于幸福和持久的婚姻。故选C。 （九） （23-24高二下·浙江S9联盟·期中） As a young girl growing up in France, Sarah Toumi dreamed of becoming a leader who could make the world a better place. Her passion to help others was awakened when, from the age of nine, she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays. There she organized homework clubs and activities for children. Toumi witnessed first-hand the destructive effect of desertification. “Within 10 years rich farmers became worse off, and 10 years from now they will be poor. I wanted to stop the Sahara Desert in its tracks.” A decrease in average rainfall and an increase in the severity of droughts (干旱) have led to an estimated 75 percent of Tunisia’s agricultural lands being threatened by desertification. Toumi recognized that farming practices needed to change. She is confident that small land areas can bring large returns if farmers are able to adapt by planting sustainable crops, using new technologies for water treatment and focusing on natural products and fertilisers (肥料) rather than chemicals. In 2012, Toumi consolidated her dream to fight the desert. She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her sustainable farming philosophy into action. “I want to show young people in rural areas that they can create opportunities where they are. Nobody is better able to understand the impact of desertification and climate change than somebody who is living with no access to water.” By September 2016, more than 130, 00 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 per cent survival rate. Toumi estimates that some 3 million acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia’s farmland. She expects to plant 1 million trees by 2018. In the next couple of years, Toumi hopes to extend the programme to Algeria and Morocco. 24．How did Toumi’s holiday trips to Tunisia influence her? A．They fired her enthusiasm for helping others. B．They helped her better understand her father. C．They made her decide to leave the country. D．They destroyed her dream of being a teacher. 25．What is the main cause of the desertification of Tunisa’s farmland? A．Cold weather. B．Soil pollution. C．Low rainfall. D．Forest damage. 26．Why did Toumi set up Acacias for All in Tunisia? A．To create job opportunities for young people. B．To facilitate the protection of their farmland. C．To persuade the farmers not to use fertilizers. D．To help the children obtain a basic education. 27．How can we best describe the young girl? A．Patient and honest. B．Selfless and humorous. C．Devoted and selfless. D．Positive and responsible. 【答案】24. A 25. C 26. B 27. C 【解析】 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了主人公Toumi在一次去突尼斯旅游的过程中激发了她要帮助当地人的热情，由此创立了“Acacias for All”项目，改善当地农田，实践其可持续农业的理念。 24．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Her passion to help others was awakened when, from the age of nine, she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays.(从9岁起，她就开始在假期陪伴她的突尼斯父亲去突尼斯东部的出生地，这激发了她帮助他人的热情。)”可知，Toumi去突尼斯度假的经历唤醒了她帮助他人的热情。故选A。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段中“A decrease in average rainfall and an increase in the severity of droughts (干旱) have led to an estimated 75 percent of Tunisia’s agricultural lands being threatened by desertification.(平均降雨量的减少和干旱严重程度的增加导致突尼斯大约75%的农业用地受到荒漠化的威胁。)”可知，降雨量少是突尼斯农田沙漠化的主要原因。故选C。 26．推理判断题。根据第四段中“She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her sustainable farming philosophy into action.(她搬到了突尼斯，建立了一个名为“Acacias for All”的项目，将她的可持续农业理念付诸实践。)”以及最后一段中“By September 2016, more than 130, 00 acacia trees had been planted on 20 pilot farms, with farmers recording a 60 per cent survival rate．Toumi estimates that some 3 million acacia trees are needed to protect Tunisia’s farmland.(截至2016年9月，在20个试点农场种植了13万多棵金合欢树，农民的成活率达到60%。Toumi估计需要大约300万棵金合欢树来保护突尼斯的农田。)”可知，她创立“Acacias for All”项目的目的是保护当地的农田。故选B。 27．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Her passion to help others was awakened when, from the age of nine, she accompanied her Tunisian father to his birthplace in the east of the country during holidays．There she organized homework clubs and activities for children.(从9岁起，她就开始在假期陪伴她的突尼斯父亲去突尼斯东部的出生地，这激发了她帮助他人的热情。在那里，她为孩子们组织了家庭作业俱乐部和活动。)”和第四段中“In 2012, Toumi consolidated her dream to fight the desert．She moved to Tunisia, and set up a programme named Acacias for All to put her sustainable farming philosophy into action.(2012年，Toumi坚定了与沙漠作战的梦想。她搬到了突尼斯，建立了一个名为“Acacias for All”的项目，将她的可持续农业理念付诸实践。)”可推知，Sarah Toumi致力于帮助别人，是一个有奉献精神和无私的人，因此用devoted和selfless来描述这个女孩。故选C。 （十） （23-24高二下·浙江省浙南名校联盟·期中） Our ship sailed on the sea into the Earth’s night. Here, there was no visible light from the Sun or the Earth Engines. But as we looked up, we children saw the starry sky for the first time in our lives. How breathtakingly beautiful it was! Ms Xing put an arm around us while pointing at the sky with her other hand. “Look, children! That is Proxima Centauri (比邻星), our new home!” With these words, tears ran slowly down her face. Before long, we were all in tears—even the captain and crew. We all looked in the direction that Ms Xing was pointing. There was only one point of light among the twinkling stars that shined constantly: Proxima Centauri—the only source of hope and comfort for a hundred future generations. “Whatever risks we might take, we will finally make it there!” said the captain, in an assured voice. On our way back from the sea, we saw the first sign that Earth had begun its journey. In the night sky, a huge comet had appeared. It was the Moon, abandoned by humankind. Lunar Engines had been installed to the Moon to force it out of its orbit so that a disastrous crash could be avoided as the Earth sped up and moved away. As it progressed, the gravitational tide of the Moon caused the ocean to swell, creating gigantic waves. We quickly got off the ship to our destination in the Southern Hemisphere. The next few days were the countdown to our departure. Finally came the big day! As Earth Engines was set at a full power, we got immediately blinded by the bright light from it. This acceleration created massive tsunamis hundreds of meters high that crashed onto the coasts of every continent. Burning hot hurricanes roared through the boiling waves, screaming with wild fury and pulling up almost every tree on Earth. Our Earth, with its blue tail cutting through the darkness of space, had set out on its long journey, and with it went all of humankind. 24．Why did we all cry when looking up into the sky? A．Because we had to abandon the Earth. B．Because we were fascinated by the stars. C．Because we saw our new settlement. D．Because we felt lonely in the universe. 25．What was the function of the Lunar Engines? A．To protect the Earth from a deadly impact. B．To make sure the Moon runs in its orbit. C．To keep the moon at the same speed as the Earth. D．To shelter humans from the tide of the Moon. 26．Which of the following words can best describe the journey? A．Smooth and steady. B．Endless and hopeless. C．Exciting and entertaining. D．Ambitious and adventurous. 27．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A personal diary. B．A science fiction. C．A travel magazine. D．An academic article. 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 【解析】 【语篇导读】本文是记叙文。讲述了人类因为未知原因，所有人类乘坐地球前往比邻星的故事。 24．推理判断题。根据第二段“Ms Xing put an arm around us while pointing at the sky with her other hand．“Look, children! That is Proxima Centauri (比邻星), our new home!” With these words, tears ran slowly down her face．Before long, we were all in tears—even the captain and crew．We all looked in the direction that Ms Xing was pointing．There was only one point of light among the twinkling stars that shined constantly: Proxima Centauri—the only source of hope and comfort for a hundred future generations.(Xing女士用一只手搂着我们，另一只手指着天空。“看，孩子!那是比邻星，我们的新家!”说着这些话，眼泪慢慢地顺着她的脸流了下来。没过多久，我们都流下了眼泪——包括船长和船员。我们都朝邢老师指的方向看。在不断闪烁的星星中，只有一个亮点：比邻星——它是未来一百代人希望和安慰的唯一来源)”可知，因为“我们”看到了新的定居点，所以“我们”在仰望天空的时候都会哭泣。故选C项。 25．细节理解题。根据第三段“Lunar Engines had been installed to the Moon to force it out of its orbit so that a disastrous crash could be avoided as the Earth sped up and moved away.(月球发动机被安装在月球上，以迫使它脱离其轨道，以便在地球加速和远离时避免灾难性的撞击)”可知，月球引擎的功能是为了保护地球免受致命的撞击。故选A项。 26．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Our Earth, with its blue tail cutting through the darkness of space, had set out on its long journey, and with it went all of humankind.(我们的地球，带着蓝色的尾巴划过黑暗的太空，开始了它的漫长旅程，全人类也随之而去)”可知，述这次旅行，人类不但自己出发了，还带上了地球本身，所以是雄心勃勃且富有冒险精神。故选D项。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Our Earth, with its blue tail cutting through the darkness of space, had set out on its long journey, and with it went all of humankind.(我们的地球，带着蓝色的尾巴划过黑暗的太空，开始了它的漫长旅程，全人类也随之而去)”以及纵观全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了所有人类乘坐地球前往比邻星的故事，所以应是来自一篇篇科幻小说。故选B项。 （十一） （23-24高二下·浙江省金兰教育合作组织·期中） Colorado’s grays peak rises 14,278 feet above sea level, high enough that trees can’t grow toward the top, though there are plenty of shrubs and rocks. It was in this unforgiving landform that Bev Wedelstedt was unlucky enough to get seriously injured in her left knee. It was August 2018, and Wedelstedt, 56, was on her way back down the trail with three friends. A storm was brewing, and they were anxious to get off the mountain. When they approached a rocky drop of a couple of feet, Wedelstedt decided to leap. She landed on her left leg. Then she heard the snap. Every step after that was agony (剧痛). Before long, she had to stop. As one friend ran down to get help, a number of other hikers, all strangers, attempted to help Wedelstedt down the narrow trail by walking on either side of her to support her weight, but that proved slow and dangerous. “One man was so close to the edge that I could see rocks falling down from where he stepped on them.” Wedelstedt says. Finally, one hiker, Matt, asked her, “How do you feel about a fireman’s carry?” Before she knew it, he had lifted her over his shoulder. “Now, I’m not tiny,” says Wedelstedt, a former college basketball star. Matt clearly couldn’t carry her all the way down by himself. So six hikers and one of her friends took turns carrying her while she tried to make light of a difficult situation: “I told them I wanted to meet a lot of guys, but this isn’t the way I wanted to do it.” Three hours and two rock-strewn miles later, this human conveyor belt finally met the medics, who took Wedelstedt to the hospital. She stayed in hospital for a period time. Now she has mostly recovered from her ill-fated hike, but Wedelstedt knows she’ll never shake one thing from that day: the memory of the band of strangers who came to her rescue. “I’m still in awe.” 24．What made it difficult for Wedelstedt to go downhill? A．The changing weather. B．The rocky path. C．The thick bushes. D．Her broken leg. 25．What does the underlined word “brewing” in the second paragraph mean? A．Advancing. B．Transforming. C．Freezing. D．Weakening. 26．Why was it challenging to rescue Wedelstedt? A．Only one hiker had firefighting experience. B．Wedelstedt refused help from the rescuers. C．The medics were unwilling to provide help. D．The narrow trail slowed down the rescuers. 27．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Wedelstedt has got a complete recovery. B．All Wedelstedt’ rescuers were strangers. C．Wedelstedt’s rescue left a deep impression on her. D．Wedelstedt has benefited a lot from her experience. 【答案】24. D 25. A 26. D 27. C 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Bev Wedelstedt在登山途中腿断了，无法行走，直到其他徒步旅行者将她扛下了山。 24．细节理解题。根据第二段“She landed on her left leg．Then she heard the snap．Every step after that was agony (剧痛)．Before long, she had to stop.(她的左腿着地。然后她听到啪的一声。之后的每一步都是痛苦的。不久，她不得不停下来)”可知，腿断了让Wedelstedt很难走下坡路。故选D。 25．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“storm”以及后文“and they were anxious to get off the mountain”可知，他们急着下山是因为暴风雨临近了。故划线词意思是“临近”。故选A。 26．细节理解题。根据第二段“As one friend ran down to get help, a number of other hikers, all strangers, attempted to help Wedelstedt down the narrow trail by walking on either side of her to support her weight, but that proved slow and dangerous.(当一个朋友跑下来寻求帮助时，其他一些徒步旅行者，都是陌生人，试图帮助Wedelstedt走下狭窄的小路，走在她的两侧，以支撑她的体重，但事实证明，这既缓慢又危险)”可知，营救Wedelstedt是一项挑战因为狭窄的小路拖慢了救援人员的速度。故选D。 27．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Now she has mostly recovered from her ill-fated hike, but Wedelstedt knows she’ll never shake one thing from that day: the memory of the band of strangers who came to her rescue．“I’m still in awe.”(现在，她已经从那次不幸的徒步旅行中恢复过来了，但Wedelstedt知道，她永远无法摆脱那天的一件事：对那群来救她的陌生人的记忆。“我仍然心存敬畏。”)”可知，Wedelstedt的获救给她留下了深刻的印象。故选C。 （十二） （23-24高二下·浙江省台金七校·期中） As Hallee McCoombes approaches the finish line of the 800-metre run for kids with disability in the 2022 School Sport Australia Track & Field Championships in Brisbane, the crowd is cheering wildly and chanting her name. With only ten metres to go, Hallee tunes out all the noise and pushes forward with every ounce of her strength. She doesn’t have any feeling in her waist or below her knees, but pain burns her upper legs. When Hallee crosses the finish line and collapses into an exhausted heap, her twin, Jada, scoops her up in her arms. “You came in third!” she whispers to Hallee. Born with spina bifida, Hallee underwent immediate surgery to repair her spinal cord and close her back. As months passed, the McCoombes were surprised to see Hallee hitting her developmental milestones shortly after Jada did: talking, rolling over, crawling. “Her only big delay was walking.” says Gavin, her father. But Hallee had a secret weapon: a twin sister she was desperate to keep up with. “Jada definitely helped her with her disability.” Once Hallee started walking on her own at age three, her determination to keep up with Jada only grew stronger. Shortly after the McCoombes moved to Elliott Heads, Jada declared that she wanted to be a runner. After watching Jada’s first training session of Little Athletics, Hallee turned to her parents and said, “I can do that, too. Sign me up.” Would she even be able to run? “She has issues with her balance and her muscle power.” explains Gavin, “which means she had to work hard to maintain upper leg muscle and core support.” But Hallee’s parents had such strong belief in her that they signed her up. Sure enough, soon she was running with Jada. Hallee’s passion for athletics has been transformative, helping her both physically and mentally. When asked what she would say to other children with disability, Hallee offers two powerful pieces of advice: “Don’t listen when people say you can’t do something. And, try your best.” 24．What can we learn about Hallee McCoombes from the first two paragraphs? A．She made it to the finish line aching all over. B．She won third place carried by her twin sister Jada. C．To catch up with Jada motivated her to overcome her disability. D．The milestones of her growth like talking and walking amazed her parents. 25．What was the challenge facing Hallee to enter Little Athletics? A．Her father’s doubt. B．Her lack of confidence. C．Training with her sister. D．Maintaining her core strength. 26．Which of the following best describes Hallee McCoombes? A．Positive and patient. B．Determined and persistent. C．Courageous and humble. D．Stubborn and hard-working. 27．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．The Great Family of Hallee McCoombes B．Hallee McCoombes: A Race to Remember C．Breaking Barriers: Hallee McCoombes’ Story D．Hallee McCoombes Competing for the Disabled 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. B 27. C 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了女孩哈莉生来就患有脊柱裂，行走困难，但是为了赶上自己的姐姐，哈莉努力克服残疾，选择参加跑步，并且以巨大的决心完成了800米赛跑，实现了别人认为她不可能做到的事情。 24．细节理解题。由第二段中“As months passed, the McCoombes were surprised to see Hallee hitting her developmental milestones shortly after Jada did: talking, rolling over, crawling．(几个月过去了，麦康姆斯夫妇惊讶地看到哈莉在贾达之后不久就达到了她的发展里程碑：说话、翻身、爬行)”和“But Hallee had a secret weapon: a twin sister she was desperate to keep up with．“Jada definitely helped her with her disability.” Once Hallee started walking on her own at age three, her determination to keep up with Jada only grew stronger．(但哈莉有一个秘密武器：一个她不顾一切想要跟上的双胞胎姐姐。“贾达确实帮助她克服了残疾”。哈莉三岁开始独自行走后，她追赶贾达的决心越来越坚定)”可知，赶上贾达促使哈莉·麦康姆斯克服了残疾。故选C项。 25．细节理解题。由第四段中“Would she even be able to run? “She has issues with her balance and her muscle power.” explains Gavin, “which means she had to work hard to maintain upper leg muscle and core support.”(她能跑吗？“她的平衡和肌肉力量有问题。”加文解释道，“这意味着她必须努力工作来维持大腿肌肉和核心支撑。”)”可知，哈莉进入小田径队面临的挑战是她要保持她的核心力量。故选D项。 26．推理判断题。由第二段中“Once Hallee started walking on her own at age three, her determination to keep up with Jada only grew stronger．(哈莉三岁开始独自行走后，她追赶贾达的决心越来越坚定)”可知，哈莉决心坚定；再结合第一段中“With only ten metres to go, Hallee tunes out all the noise and pushes forward with every ounce of her strength．She doesn’t have any feeling in her waist or below her knees, but pain burns her upper legs．When Hallee crosses the finish line (在只剩下十米的时候，哈莉摒弃所有的噪音，用尽全力向前推进。她的腰部或膝盖以下没有任何感觉，但疼痛灼伤了她的大腿。当哈莉冲过终点线)”可知，哈莉虽为残疾儿童，但面对困难不放弃的精神，表明她坚持不懈。故选B项。 27．主旨大意题。由上文内容和最后一段中“Hallee offers two powerful pieces of advice: “Don’t listen when people say you can’t do something．And, try your best.”(哈莉给出了两条强有力的建议：“当人们说你不能做某事时，不要听。而且，要尽你最大的努力。”)”可知，文章讲述了残疾女孩哈莉生来就患有脊柱裂，行走困难，但是为了赶上自己的姐姐，哈莉努力克服残疾，选择参加跑步，并且以巨大的决心完成了800米赛跑，实现了别人认为她不可能做到的事情，C项“打破障碍：哈莉·麦康姆斯的故事”符合文意。故选C项。 （十三） （23-24高二下·浙江省A9协作体·期中） My biggest regret of 2023 was the relationship to my smartphone. I spent the equal of January, February and March looking at that tiny screen. While some of that time was necessary for work, or staying connected with family, I became glued to it. This habit started to make me feel uneasy. So, in December, I made a big change. I swapped my expensive iPhone for a basic flip phone (翻盖手机), which only cost $108. This decision was met with disbelief, especially from my seven-year-old daughter who couldn’t understand why I chose such a device. However, I was determined to reduce my screen time and take back control of my life. Making the switch was neither easy nor fast. I had to adjust to its limited functions and learn to live without the convenience of having everything at my fingertips. There were moments when I felt frustrated, like when I couldn’t use a smartphone app to charge my electric car or navigate without Google Maps. Despite these challenges, I survived, and even progressed during the month. It was a relief to disconnect my brain from the internet regularly and for hours at a time. I read four books. I even did a magic jigsaw puzzle. After two weeks, I noticed I’d lost my thumb twitch — physical desire to check my phone in the morning, at red lights, waiting for an elevator or at any other moment when my mind had a brief opportunity to wander. “Our health is struggling against many of these services and companies that are competing for our time and our energy and our attention,” said Matthew Buman, a professor of movement sciences at Arizona State University. I told him about my own strategy — the flip phone. He said it probably made my mind feel more free and feel as if I had more time (both true), but that in our society, it’s hard to maintain that in the long term. 24．What made the author change her relationship with her smartphone? A．Her intention to work harder. B．Her desire to contact her family. C．Her decision to try something new. D．Her guilt about overuse of the phone. 25．How did the author’s daughter respond to the new flip phone? A．Proud of the wise choice. B．Astonished at the low price. C．Confused by the unexpected switch. D．Delighted at the new device. 26．What was the benefit the author noticed after switching to a flip phone? A．Efficiency in navigating. B．Control over her life. C．Convenience to charge her car. D．Desire to check her phone. 27．Why did Matthew Buman think it difficult to maintain the author’s strategy in the long term? A．The author might find it hard to disconnect from the internet. B．The author’s health might suffer due to the lack of connectivity. C．The author might miss the convenience of having a smartphone. D．The author might struggle to adapt to the limited functions of a flip phone. 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了因为过度使用手机，作者把原来的手机换成了翻盖手机，这一转变让作者更好地掌控生活。 24．细节理解题。根据第一段“I spent the equal of January, February and March looking at that tiny screen．While some of that time was necessary for work, or staying connected with family, I became glued to it．This habit started to make me feel uneasy．(我花了整整1月、2月和3月的时间盯着那个小屏幕。虽然其中一些时间是工作或与家人保持联系所必需的，但我变得离不开它。这个习惯开始让我感到不安)”可知，对过度使用手机的负罪感让作者改变了她与智能手机的关系。故选D。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段“This decision was met with disbelief, especially from my seven-year-old daughter who couldn’t understand why I chose such a device．(这个决定遭到了怀疑，尤其是我7岁的女儿，她不明白我为什么选择这样一个设备)”可知，作者的女儿看到新款翻盖手机，被意想不到的转变弄糊涂了。故选C。 26．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“It was a relief to disconnect my brain from the internet regularly and for hours at a time．I read four books．I even did a magic jigsaw puzzle．After two weeks, I noticed I’d lost my thumb twitch — physical desire to check my phone in the morning, at red lights, waiting for an elevator or at any other moment when my mind had a brief opportunity to wander．(定期切断大脑与互联网的联系，每次长达数小时，对我来说是一种解脱。我读了四本书。我甚至做了一个神奇的拼图。两周后，我注意到我的拇指不再抽搐了——在早上、红灯、等电梯或任何其他我的大脑有短暂机会走神的时刻都想看手机的身体欲望)”可知，换用翻盖手机后，作者发现自己开始掌控生活。故选B。 27．细节理解题。根据最后一段“He said it probably made my mind feel more free and feel as if I had more time (both true), but that in our society, it’s hard to maintain that in the long term．(他说，这可能让我的思想感觉更自由，感觉好像我有更多的时间(都是真的)，但在我们的社会，很难长期保持这种状态)”可知，Matthew human认为作者的策略很难长期维持因为作者可能会发现很难脱离网络。故选A。 （十四） （23-24高二下·浙江省台州十校·期中） It was July 15, 2021, and my friends had helped me celebrate my 31st birthday in the basement apartment of my sister’s home, where I lived. Earlier in the day I had prepared for the unlikely event of a flood. We are about a third of a mile from the banks of the Ahr River. It had been raining that week, and authorities had issued a flood warning, though not for where I was. Still, I’d placed sandbags on the floor outside my garden door and piled clothing on tables. Before my friends left, they laughed at me for doing that, but I thought, “Why take a chance?” As I went to sleep, I was awakened by the sound of rushing water. When I swung my legs off the bed, I was shocked by the sensation of cold-water lapping against my knees and rising fast. The Ahr River had violently burst its banks. And I had to get out fast! The water was now up to my waist. I started to wade to my only escape: the door that leads upstairs to the rest of the house. Finally, I made it to the door. I managed to make a gap of about a foot, just wide enough to squeeze through and make it into the hallway. I leaped onto the stairs and ran to the third floor. The river had drowned the neighborhood. What was once a lovely, cozy street was now a waterscape. More than 180 people died, and parts of villages were entirely washed away. Many of the houses around us were destroyed. Not everyone got out. I came close to drowning that day. But rather than dwell on that, I prefer to recall what my mother told me afterward, “Christian, don’t remember the day when you lost everything. Remember the day you survived.” 24．What does the underlined word “that” refer to? A．Celebrating a birthday. B．Managing the garden. C．Warning friends of a flood. D．Preparing for the flood. 25．Why did the author try to open the door? A．To let the water out. B．To keep things being swept away. C．To reduce the flow of water. D．To escape to the upstairs. 26．What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph about the flood? A．Its cause. B．Its damage. C．Its scale. D．Its process. 27．Why did the author quote his mother’s words? A．To show his hope for the future. B．To indicate the loss of everything. C．To highlight the power of flooding. D．To stress the role of good luck. 【答案】24. D 25. D 26. B 27. A 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的一次脱险经历。由于连下大雨，使得河流决堤，爆发了洪水，殃及到作者所居住的区域。尽管作者提前做好了“抗洪”准备，但是，洪水的破坏力还是使得作者的家，以及该区域一片狼藉。幸运的是，作者逃生并幸存了下来。 24．词句猜测题。根据第二段的“Earlier in the day I had prepared for the unlikely event of a flood.(那天早些时候，我已经为不太可能发生的洪水做了准备)”和“Still, I’d placed sandbags on the floor outside my garden door and piled clothing on tables．Before my friends left, they laughed at me for doing that, but I thought, “Why take a chance?”(尽管如此，我还是在花园门外的地板上放了沙袋，把衣服堆在桌子上。在我的朋友们离开之前，他们嘲笑我这么做，但我想，“为什么要冒这个险？”)”可知，that指代上文提到的作者为洪水做准备。故选D。 25．细节理解题。根据第四段的“I started to wade to my only escape: the door that leads upstairs to the rest of the house．Finally, I made it to the door．I managed to make a gap of about a foot, just wide enough to squeeze through and make it into the hallway．I leaped onto the stairs and ran to the third floor.(我开始涉水走向唯一的逃生之路：通往楼上房间的那扇门。最后，我走到门口。我设法弄出一个大约一英尺的缺口，刚好能挤进去，进入走廊。我跳上楼梯，跑到三楼)”可知，作者努力开门是为逃出去上楼。故选D。 26．主旨大意题。根据第五段内容“The river had drowned the neighborhood．What was once a lovely, cozy street was now a waterscape．More than 180 people died, and parts of villages were entirely washed away．Many of the houses around us were destroyed．Not everyone got out.(河水淹没了附近的居民。这曾经是一条可爱、舒适的街道，现在成了一道水景。超过180人死亡，部分村庄被完全冲走。我们周围的许多房屋都被摧毁了。并不是所有人都逃了出来)”可知，本段讲述了洪水造成的损失。故选B。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I came close to drowning that day．But rather than dwell on that, I prefer to recall what my mother told me afterward, “Christian, don’t remember the day when you lost everything．Remember the day you survived.”(那天我差点就淹死了。但与其纠结于此，我更愿意回忆母亲后来对我说的话：“克里斯蒂安，不要记得你失去一切的那一天。记住你活下来的那一天。”)”可推知，作者差点被淹死，但是想起妈妈说的话，对未来又充满了希望。故选A。 （十五） （23-24高二下·浙江省台州市浙江山海联盟·期中） When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake, a major wetland in northern China, he just wanted to record his favorite species—egrets. Then, things snowballed. In the following years, the teacher became a bird-watcher, a volunteer ranger at the lake, a photographer documenting over 110 bird species and an educator popularizing bird-related information among students.” Sharing bird-protection knowledge with children can make them feel the beauty of their hometown and the importance of birds, and help them cultivate the habit of protecting birds from an early age,” he says. Over time, Zhou’s interest in birds continued to grow. In 2021, he was appointed as a bird observer by the natural resources bureau (自然资源局) of Anxin county, responsible for conducting regular patrols (巡逻) and popularizing bird-related knowledge. To monitor birds, Zhou would ride a bike to Baiyangdian almost every day before dawn, whatever the weather. He would record the birds appearing at the lake, along with their locations, where they fed and when they migrated, thus providing reference data for staff members of the natural resources bureau of Anxin county. Although Zhou takes delight in the role, there are still many challenges. Sometimes, he has to navigate earth embankments on his bike. One summer day in 2021, he fell into a ditch with water more than a meter deep, resulting in water damage to his cellphone. However, these difficult episodes have not undermined Zhou’s love of birds. Over the years, he has taken more than 100,000 pictures of the birds at Baiyangdian. During his spare time, he reads books on China’s birds, talks with other enthusiasts and university professors, and updates his WeChat official account to introduce Baiyangdian to a wider audience. These days, Zhou’s schedule is growing busier. In addition to his regular patrols near the lake, he is sometimes invited to local schools to give lectures, keeping students informed about birds and how to protect them. Zhou will retire next month. “I will continue patrolling the lake and photographing the birds to contribute to the protection of birds in my hometown,” he says. 24．Why did Zhou start taking photos of birds at first? A．To share bird-protection knowledge with children. B．To cultivate the habit of protecting birds. C．To keep track of his favorite species. D．To become a volunteer ranger at the lake. 25．What did Zhou do to track birds? A．He rode a bike to Baiyangdian every day before dawn. B．He went to Baiyangdian in all weathers. C．He recorded all the birds along with their locations. D．He provided reference data for natural resources bureau. 26．What can we infer about Zhou’s job as a bird observer? A．He didn’t meet any challenges while doing the job. B．He reads books about birds all over the world in his free time. C．He is invited to local schools to give lectures every day. D．He uses social media to introduce Baiyangdian to more people. 27．Which of the following best describes Zhou? A．Enthusiastic and controlling. B．Knowledgeable and persistent. C．Farsighted and reserved. D．Considerate and stubborn. 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. B 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了周龙山拍摄鸟类，为保护家乡的鸟类做出贡献的故事。 24．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When Zhou Longshan started filming birds 10 years ago at Baiyangdian Lake, a major wetland in northern China, he just wanted to record his favorite species—egrets.(10年前，当周龙山开始在中国北方主要湿地白洋淀拍摄鸟类时，他只是想记录他最喜欢的物种——白鹭。)”可知，周开始拍摄鸟类是为了记录他最喜欢的物种。故选C。 25．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“To monitor birds, Zhou would ride a bike to Baiyangdian almost every day before dawn, whatever the weather.(为了监测鸟类，无论天气如何，周几乎每天黎明前都会骑自行车去白洋淀。)”可知，周不管什么天气都去白洋淀来追踪记录鸟类。故选B。 26．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“During his spare time, he reads books on China’s birds, talks with other enthusiasts and university professors, and updates his WeChat official account to introduce Baiyangdian to a wider audience.(在业余时间，他阅读有关中国鸟类的书籍，与其他爱好者和大学教授交谈，并更新他的微信公众号，向更广泛的受众介绍白洋淀。)”可推知，关于周的鸟类观察工作，我们可以推断出他利用社交媒体向更多人介绍白洋淀。故选D。 27．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Sharing bird-protection knowledge with children can make them feel the beauty of their hometown and the importance of birds, and help them cultivate the habit of protecting birds from an early age,” he says.( ”与孩子们分享保护鸟类的知识可以让他们感受到家乡的美丽和鸟类的重要性，并帮助他们从小培养保护鸟类的习惯，”他说。)”可知，他是一个知识渊博的人；根据文章第二段“To monitor birds, Zhou would ride a bike to Baiyangdian almost every day before dawn, whatever the weather.(为了监测鸟类，无论天气如何，周几乎每天黎明前都会骑自行车去白洋淀。)”可知，他是一个坚持不懈的人。故选B。 （十六） （23-24高二下·浙江省温州市温州环大罗山联盟·期中） In the 1970s, a new supermarket selling LPs arrived in my hometown and I began devoting my pocket money to acquiring records. I swiftly developed an affection for Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, harboring dreams of performing that music myself. Despite the absence of a piano at home, there was one at my grandmother’s care home, where I learned to play Beethoven by ear, with pigeons cooing and farmers working in the fields. It was truly magical. Entering the Royal Academy of Arts at 16 marked the beginning of my artistic journey. In my 30s, I took another significant step in life-marriage. My wife worked at Elephants World, a reserve dedicated to the care of rescued domestic elephants. These elephants have worked for humans all their life and many are blind or disabled from being treated badly, so I wanted to make the effort to carry something heavy myself. For my 50th birthday, my wife successfully persuaded the manager to allow us to bring a piano into the reserve, bringing music to the elephants’ lives. Initially, when I started playing, it was hard to hear the piano above the sounds of nature and the elephants chewing grass. However, everything changed when a blind elephant ceased eating and tuned into my playing. It struck me that this elephant, trapped in a world of darkness, had a profound love for music. From that moment on, there was no longer any concern about disturbing their peace. We occasionally film these performances, and now, we proudly have nearly 700,000 YouTube subscribers. I continue to play for these elephants that run freely in the reserve, despite the constant potential danger. Surprisingly, it’s the moody male elephants who show the most fascination with the music. I firmly believe it has a calming effect. These elephants’ breathing actually slows down when I play, which tells me they are relaxed and happy. I’ve even witnessed elephants seemingly dancing to Beethoven’s tunes. With their exceptional hearing and the ability to sense vibrations (震动) through their feet, I am convinced that elephants grasp the language of human expression. This serves as a powerful illustration that music serves as a universal language, connecting us all. 24．What motivated the author’s early affection for music? A．Exposure to Beethoven’s music. B．Employment at Elephants World. C．Attendance at the Royal Academy of Arts. D．Piano teaching at his grandma’s care home. 25．What did the author’s 50th birthday celebration symbolize? A．Personal achievements in music. B．A combination of music and care. C．Successful fundraising for the reserve. D．Recognition for the author’s artistic journey. 26．What role did music play in the lives of the elephants in the reserve? A．Emotional recovery. B．Physical exercise. C．Financial support. D．Artistic expression. 27．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A．Save the Mistreated Elephants B．Connect the Elephants with Music C．Play the Piano for Rescued Elephants D．Make the Hearing of Elephants Sharp 【答案】24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 【解析】 【语篇导读】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者是如何爱上音乐，并通过给保护区的大象演奏音乐，帮助它们恢复的故事。这有力地说明了音乐是一种通用语言，将我们所有人与动物联系在了一起。 24．细节理解题。根据文章第一段的“In the 1970s, a new supermarket selling LPs arrived in my hometown and I began devoting my pocket money to acquiring records．I swiftly developed an affection for Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, harboring dreams of performing that music myself．(上世纪70年代，我的家乡出现了一家销售黑胶唱片的新超市，我开始把自己的零花钱花在买唱片上。我很快就喜欢上了贝多芬的《月光奏鸣曲》，梦想着自己演奏这首曲子)”可知，作者在一开始接触了贝多芬的音乐，促使作者对音乐产生了早期的喜爱。故选A。 25．推理判断题。根据文章第二段的“My wife worked at Elephants World, a reserve dedicated to the care of rescued domestic elephants．These elephants have worked for humans all their life and many are blind or disabled from being treated badly, so I wanted to make the effort to carry something heavy myself．For my 50th birthday, my wife successfully persuaded the manager to allow us to bring a piano into the reserve, bringing music to the elephants’ lives.(我妻子在Elephants World工作，这是一个专门照顾获救的家象的保护区。这些大象一生都在为人类工作，许多大象因为受到恶劣的对待而失明或残疾，所以我想努力自己扛着一些重的东西。在我50岁生日的时候，我的妻子成功地说服了经理，允许我们把一架钢琴带进保护区，把音乐带到大象的生活中)”及第三段的“However, everything changed when a blind elephant ceased eating and tuned into my playing．It struck me that this elephant, trapped in a world of darkness, had a profound love for music．From that moment on, there was no longer any concern about disturbing their peace．(然而，当一头失明的大象停止进食，转而听我演奏时，一切都改变了。这只被困在黑暗世界里的大象对音乐有着深厚的热爱，这让我感到震惊。从那一刻起，再也不用担心会扰乱它们的安宁)”可知，作者50岁生日的时候，把一架钢琴带进保护区，为一生都在为人类工作然而很多却因受到恶劣对待而失明或残疾的大象演奏音乐，把音乐带到大象的生活中 ，作者通过演奏音乐来关怀这些大象；由此可推知，作者的50岁生日庆典象征着音乐与关怀的结合。故选B。 26．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的“I firmly believe it has a calming effect．These elephants' breathing actually slows down when I play, which tells me they are relaxed and happy．I’ve even witnessed elephants seemingly dancing to Beethoven’s tunes.(我坚信它有镇静作用。当我演奏时，这些大象的呼吸实际上变慢了，这告诉我它们很放松，很开心。我甚至目睹过大象似乎随着贝多芬的曲调起舞)”可推知，音乐的演奏对于保护区的大象来说给了它们情感上的恢复。故选A。 27．主旨大意题。根据全文内容尤其最后一段“I continue to play for these elephants that run freely in the reserve, despite the constant potential danger．(我继续为这些在保护区里自由奔跑的大象演奏，尽管有潜在的危险)”以及“I firmly believe it has a calming effect．These elephants' breathing actually slows down when I play, which tells me they are relaxed and happy．I’ve even witnessed elephants seemingly dancing to Beethoven’s tunes.(我坚信它有镇静作用。当我玩耍时，这些大象的呼吸实际上变慢了，这告诉我它们很放松，很开心。我甚至目睹过大象似乎随着贝多芬的曲调起舞)”可知，本文介绍了作者是如何爱上音乐，并通过给保护区的大象演奏音乐，帮助它们恢复的故事。C选项“为获救的大象弹钢琴”为最佳标题。故选C。 （十七） （23-24高二下·浙江省培优联盟·期中） Few humans have had the opportunity to see Earth from space. And for astronauts living in the International Space Station like Loral O’Hara, that view never gets old. “You know, you see it in photographs, but that doesn’t compare at all to seeing it in person for the first time in 3D,”O’Hara said in a recent interview. “I just saw the ocean and the clouds — this blue and white marble against the blackness of space — and it was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever seen.” O’Hara is a flight engineer for NASA’s Expedition 70 crew, who launched into space in September 2023. She and her team spent the last six months researching a range of topics: How the human brain and body adapt to microgravity, 3D-printed human heart tissue and how space changes the immune (免疫) systems of plants. One of these investigations is the Complement of Integrated Protocols for Human Exploration Research program, or CIPHER, which is intended to help researchers understand how living in space changes human health and psychology. On Earth, gravity keeps blood and other fluids relatively low in the body. But when astronauts live in microgravity, these fluids are pushed up towards the heart, which can cause swelling, congestion (淤血) and even vision and hearing changes. Onboard the ISS, O’Hara says astronauts keep tabs on these potential health risks, performing regular eye exams and ultrasounds to collect data. The hope is to use this data not only for microgravity research, but also for research on Earth. For example, researchers know astronauts lose about 1% to 2% of their bone density per month during spaceflight. So, O’Hara and her team are analyzing bone marrow stem cells in order to better understand both this bone loss and normal aging on Earth. O’Hara says the changes aren’t just physical either. She’s even had new types of dreams since she boarded the ISS last September. She says she often finds herself in small, tight spaces, looking for things on the space station. 24．What does the word “that” underlined in the first paragraph refer to? A．The blue and white marble. B．The sight of space in pictures. C．The chance to see Earth from space. D．The life in the International Space Station. 25．What does CIPHER aim to do? A．Test the astronauts’ health conditions. B．Understand the immune systems of plants. C．Investigate the human psychological issues. D．Study the impact of life in space on humans. 26．What can we learn from paragraph 3? A．Astronauts can suffer hearing changes on Earth. B．Researchers check their eyes to reduce health risks. C．Microgravity leads to some physical changes. D．Bone loss research is welcome among astronauts. 27．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．What’s It Like to Live in Space? B．The Research of Microgravity in Space C．Do You Dream of Living in Space? D．An Extraordinary Woman Flight Engineer 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A 【解析】 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了宇航员Loral O’Hara在国际空间站的生活和工作经历，以及她和她的团队对微重力对人体的影响的研究。 24．词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“Few humans have had the opportunity to see Earth from space．And for astronauts living in the International Space Station like Loral O’Hara, that view never gets old．“You know, you see it in photographs, but that doesn’t compare at all to seeing it in person for the first time in 3D,”（很少有人有机会从太空看到地球。对于像劳拉·奥哈拉这样生活在国际空间站的宇航员来说，这种景色永远不会过时。“你知道，你在照片上看到它，但that根本无法与第一次在3D中亲眼看到它相比）可推知，“that”指的是在照片中看到的太空景象。故选B。 25．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“One of these investigations is the Complement of Integrated Protocols for Human Exploration Research program, or CIPHER, which is intended to help researchers understand how living in space changes human health and psychology.”（其中一项调查是人类探索研究综合方案补充计划，或简称CIPHER，旨在帮助研究人员了解太空生活如何改变人类健康和心理）可知，CIPHER的目标是研究太空生活对人类的影响。故选D。 26．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“But when astronauts live in microgravity, these fluids are pushed up towards the heart, which can cause swelling, congestion (淤血) and even vision and hearing changes.”（但当宇航员生活在微重力环境中时，这些液体会被推向心脏，这会导致肿胀、充血甚至视力和听力的变化）可知，微重力会导致一些身体变化。故选C。 27．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，主要讲述了宇航员Loral O’Hara在国际空间站的生活和工作经历，以及她和她的团队对微重力对人体的影响的研究。所以最佳标题应该是“生活在太空是什么感觉”。故选A。 （十八） （23-24高二下·浙江省杭州市联谊学校·期中） Over 30 years ago, I stood in the front row of a kindergarten performance, singing to all the parents of the elementary school. At the end of the performance, Mrs. Summers, whom I always tried to impress, made a statement that would impact me for nearly a lifetime. She walked up to my mom and stated, “She certainly was the most excited and eager student I had this year, but she couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.” From that day on, I was always insecure about my singing. Singing became an embarrassment for me and I didn’t want anyone to hear me. When I was home alone, I would belt out (大声唱) songs as if I was singing on the stage. Though I felt insecure, it made my heart dance and my soul get free. When I started attending church regularly, a woman came up to me and asked why I didn’t join the choir. She stated that I had a beautiful singing voice and appeared to greatly enjoy singing. I laughed and said she must have been joking. With a look of surprise, she simply suggested that I should think about it because I would be a nice addition to the choir. Why did I have such a hard time allowing others to hear me sing? It was because I had believed some words that came out of my teacher’s mouth as a child. Mrs. Summers was probably trying to be humorous, but as a child, her comment truly hurt me. So I made a decision to stop believing the words I held on to for so many years. The following week, I joined the choir, and I began to feel better. Now I sing in the streets, and I sing in the gym. It doesn’t matter if I can carry a tune in a basket; I carry it on my heart. 24．How did Mrs．Summers think of the author’s performance in the kindergarten? A．She had a great talent for singing. B．She was too nervous to sing well. C．Her singing voice was distinctive. D．Her singing was rather out of tune. 25．How did the author feel when she heard Mrs．Summers’ words? A．Annoyed. B．Abandoned. C．Discouraged. D．Wronged. 26．What can we learn about the woman the author met in the church? A．She played a joke on the author. B．She knew the author’s problem. C．She wanted to sing like the author. D．She appreciated the author’s voice. 27．What does the author intend to tell us in the text? A．Don’t act for others’ judgement. B．Love whatever you want to do. C．Learn from your past mistakes. D．Hard work will finally pay off. 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. D 27. A 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过作者的个人经历讲述了如何克服早年的负面评价和自我怀疑，重新找回对唱歌的热爱，并勇敢表达自己的声音。文章传达了一个积极向上的信息，即不要让他人的评价影响自己对自己的信心和热爱。 24．细节理解题。根据第一段中“She walked up to my mom and stated, “She certainly was the most excited and eager student I had this year, but she couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.” (她走到我妈妈面前说：“她当然是我今年最兴奋、最渴望的学生，但她不能把一首曲子装在桶里。”)”可知，作者的老师Mrs．Summers觉得作者的表演中的唱歌部分有点走音，“couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket”是一个常用的习语，意思是“唱歌跑调”。故选D项。 25．推理判断题。根据第二段中“From that day on, I was always insecure about my singing．Singing became an embarrassment for me and I didn’t want anyone to hear me．(从那天起，我总是对自己的歌声没有安全感。唱歌对我来说是一种尴尬，我不想让任何人听到我的声音)”可知，从那天起，她对自己的唱歌一直很不自信，并且感到尴尬。由此推知，Mrs．Summers的评论让她感到气馁。故选C项。 26．推理判断题。根据第三段中“She stated that I had a beautiful singing voice and appeared to greatly enjoy singing．(她说我有一副美妙的歌声，似乎非常喜欢唱歌)”可知，教堂里的那个女人鼓励作者加入合唱团，因为她认为作者有一个美丽的歌声。由此推知，她欣赏作者的声音。故选D项。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“So I made a decision to stop believing the words I held on to for so many years．The following week, I joined the choir, and I began to feel better．Now I sing in the streets, and I sing in the gym．It doesn’t matter if I can carry a tune in a basket; I carry it on my heart．(所以我决定不再相信我坚持了这么多年的话。接下来的一周，我加入了合唱团，我开始感觉好多了。现在我在街上唱歌，我在健身房唱歌。我能不能把一首曲子放在篮子里并不重要：我把它放在心上)”可知，作者解释了她是如何克服老师的负面评论，重新开始公开唱歌的，这表明她学会了不让别人的评价影响自己的热情。由此推知，通过文章作者想告知读者不要听从别人的判断。故选A项。 （十九） （23-24高二下·浙江省湖州丽水衢州三市·期中） From the time he was a young boy, Jim Haskins always had a book in his hand. While other kids were outside playing ball, Jim was usually reading. He could be found in one of his favorite places: curled up underneath the kitchen table or up in the tree that grew in his front yard. Jim was born in Demopolis, Alabama, during the time of segregation (隔离). Because Jim was Black, he was not allowed to check out a single book at the public library. Libraries were for whites only. The laws of segregation separated Jim from all the books he longed to read. But Jim was determined. He convinced a teacher at school to lend him books of her own. He even managed to get some public library books through a white woman whom his mom worked for doing laundry. When Jim was a teenager, Black Americans’ struggle for equal rights was becoming the civil rights movement. Many brave people were taking risks by refusing to follow unfair segregation laws. Jim went to Montgomery, Alabama, and joined a civil rights group. The group was headed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jim believed in King’s nonviolent approach to change. Once, during a peaceful march, Jim was arrested. Because of that, his college expelled him. He did graduate from another college. Afterward, he went on to teach school in Harlem, a part of New York City. As a teacher, he had trouble finding books that interested his Black students. So he decided to write his own books about successful Black Americans. Through his writing, he met and interviewed many of the people he admired, including Rosa Parks. Today, libraries have more than one hundred books written by Jim Haskins, the boy who loved to read, and today, children of all races can walk through the doors of any public library and find interesting books that inform, entertain, and inspire them. 24．What can we learn from the description in paragraph 1? A．Jim Haskins studied harder than other kids. B．Jim Haskins had no interest in playing ball. C．Jim Haskins was enthusiastic about reading. D．Jim Haskins preferred to read under the table. 25．What does the underlined word “expelled” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Dismissed. B．Promoted. C．Praised. D．Monitored. 26．Why was Jim Haskins determined to write his own books? A．To rise to be a famous writer. B．To put an end to segregation. C．To appeal to Black students. D．To introduce the people he admired. 27．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Pathways into the Library B．Anxiety for Knowledge C．Struggle for Equal Rights D．Protest against Segregation 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. C 27. A 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了主人公吉姆·哈斯金斯是一个热爱阅读的男孩。但是，因为吉姆是黑人，他在公共图书馆一本书都不能借。图书馆只对白人开放。种族隔离法使吉姆得不到他想读的所有书。后来，在吉姆不断争取平等权利的斗争努力下，今天，所有种族的孩子都可以走进任何公共图书馆的大门，找到有趣的书，给他们提供知识、娱乐和启发。 24．细节理解题。根据第一段中“From the time he was a young boy, Jim Haskins always had a book in his hand．While other kids were outside playing ball, Jim was usually reading.”（从吉姆·哈斯金斯还是个小男孩的时候起，他手里就总是拿着一本书。当其他孩子在外面打球时，吉姆通常在看书。）可知，我们能从第一段的描述中了解到吉姆·哈斯金斯酷爱阅读。故选C项。 25．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Jim went to Montgomery, Alabama, and joined a civil rights group．The group was headed by Dr．Martin Luther King, Jr．Jim believed in King’s nonviolent approach to change．Once, during a peaceful march, Jim was arrested.”（吉姆去了阿拉巴马州的蒙哥马利，加入了一个民权组织。该组织由马丁·路德·金博士领导，吉姆相信金的非暴力变革方法。有一次，在一次和平游行中，吉姆被捕了。）由此可知，作为参加游行被逮捕的结果， 此处应该表示“因此，他的大学开除了他”。故可猜测划线单词expelled为“开除”的意思，结合选项A项Dismissed“开除”意思一致。故选A项。 26．推理判断题。根据第四段中“As a teacher, he had trouble finding books that interested his Black students．So he decided to write his own books about successful Black Americans.”（作为一名教师，他很难找到黑人学生感兴趣的书。所以他决定自己写一本关于成功的美国黑人的书。）可推知，吉姆·哈斯金斯决定自己写书是因为想吸引黑人学生。故选C项。 27．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“Today, libraries have more than one hundred books written by Jim Haskins, the boy who loved to read, and today, children of all races can walk through the doors of any public library and find interesting books that inform, entertain, and inspire them.”（今天，图书馆里有一百多本吉姆·哈斯金斯写的书，他是一个热爱阅读的男孩。今天，所有种族的孩子都可以走进任何公共图书馆的大门，找到有趣的书，给他们提供知识、娱乐和启发。）可知，文章主要讲的是主人公吉姆·哈斯金斯他是一个热爱阅读的男孩。但是，因为吉姆是黑人，他在公共图书馆一本书都不能借。图书馆只对白人开放。种族隔离法使吉姆得不到他想读的所有书。后来，在吉姆不断争取平等权利的斗争努力下，今天，所有种族的孩子都可以走进任何公共图书馆的大门，找到有趣的书，给他们提供知识、娱乐和启发。故文章最好的标题是“进入图书馆的通道”。故选A项。 新闻报道 （一） （23-24高二下·浙江省G5联盟·期中） Extremely authentic-looking prosthetic (假体的) eyes can now be 3D-printed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to produce the eyes by hand, scientists demonstrate in a new study. The new technology can create a prosthetic eye in just 90 minutes, compared with the eight hours it would normally take a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one by hand. The 3D-printed eyes require five times less labor to make than traditional methods, the scientists behind the technology wrote in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications. The 3D-printed eyes also look more natural than traditional prostheses; this could help improve a patient’s self-confidence in using the devices. “Patients are very conscious about wearing a prosthesis, and they don't want others to notice,” Johann Reinhard, lead study author and a researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research in Germany, told us. “With these more realistic eves, it might help them to participate more in society,” he said. The new printing approach involves taking a specialized image of a patient’s empty eye socket and of their healthy eye. These images are then processed and used to draft blueprints that can be sent to be 3D-printed in the lab. These 3D-printed eyes closely replicate the color, size and structure of the patient's healthy eye and are particularly good at capturing the colored part of the eye, known as the iris, and the white part of the eye, called the sclera. Once finished, the eyes take 15 to 30 minutes to be installed by an ocularist, Reinhard said. “About 80% of adults in need of prosthetic eyes could theoretically have one made this way, either due to a birth defect that causes an eye to be small or missing or because they’ve lost an eye,” the team said. “However, this wouldn’t be possible for all patients, such as those who have a very complex eye socket, as the software wouldn’t be able to find a matching shape for the prosthetic eye,” Reinhard said. “More data are needed to see if this technique could also be used to make prosthetic eyes for children,which would require more regulation,” Reinhard said. 24． Which of the following words can be best used to describe the 3D-printed eyes? A．Eco-friendly. B．Time-consuming. C．Fit-of-all. D．Realistic-looking. 25． How does the author develop his idea mainly in Paragraph 2? A．By justifying an idea. B．By giving examples. C．By providing evidence. D．By making a comparison. 26． Which statement is true about a 3D-printed eye? A．The patients prefer to show off their prosthetic eyes. B．Every adult in need of a prosthetic eye can’t possibly have one. C．It normally takes a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one. D．The installment of one is 5 times faster than a traditional prosthetic eye. 27． Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．3D-printed Eyes——a Better Alternative B．3D Printing—a Promising Technology C．3D-printed Eyes—a Source of Confidence D．Prosthetic Eyes—the Hope for all Blind People 【答案】24. D 25. D 26. B 27. A 【解析】 【语篇导读】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了通过 3D打印技术制作假眼比传统手工制作更节省成本而且自然逼真，对于有需要的人来说是更好的选择。 24． 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Extremely authentic-looking prosthetic eyes can now be 3D-printed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to produce the eyes by hand, scientists demonstrate in a new study.(科学家在一项新研究中证明，现在可以用3D打印技术制作出非常逼真的假眼，而其所用时间仅为手工制作假眼所需的时间的一小部分。)”可知，3D打印技术制作出的假眼是很逼真的。故选D。 25． 推理判断题。根据第二段的“The new technology can create a prosthetic eye in just 90 minutes, compared with the eight hours it would normally take a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one by hand．The 3D-printed eyes require five times less labor to make than traditional methods, the scientists behind the technology wrote in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications.(这项新技术可以在90分钟内制造出一只假眼，而通常情况下，熟练的技术人员或眼科医生手工制作一只假眼需要8个小时。该技术背后的科学家在《自然通讯》杂志上发表的一篇新论文中写道，与传统方法相比，3D打印眼睛所需的劳动力减少了五倍。) ”可知，作者通过比较的手段来阐述利用3D打印眼睛的技术会比传统手工制作更快更便捷。故选D。 26． 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的““About 80% of adults in need of prosthetic eyes could theoretically have one made this way, either due to a birth defect that causes an eye to be small or missing or because they've lost an eye,” the team said．“However, this wouldn't be possible for all patients, such as those who have a very complex eye socket, as the software wouldn't be able to find a matching shape for the prosthetic eye,” Reinhard said.(研究小组说：“理论上，大约80%需要假眼的成年人可以这样做，要么是因为出生缺陷导致眼睛小或缺失，要么是因为他们失去了一只眼睛。”“然而，这并不适用于所有患者，比如那些眼窝非常复杂的患者，因为软件无法找到与假眼匹配的形状，”Reinhard说。)”可知，由于有些人眼窝结构复杂，因此不是每个需要假眼的成年人都能拥有一只。故选B。 27． 主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段的“Extremely authentic-looking prosthetic eyes can now be 3D-printed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to produce the eyes by hand, scientists demonstrate in a new study.(科学家在一项新研究中证明，现在可以用3D打印技术制作出非常逼真的假眼，而其所用时间仅为手工制作假眼所需的时间的一小部分。)”和第二段的“The new technology can create a prosthetic eye in just 90 minutes, compared with the eight hours it would normally take a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one by hand．The 3D-printed eyes require five times less labor to make than traditional methods, the scientists behind the technology wrote in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications.(这项新技术可以在90分钟内制造出一只假眼，而通常情况下，熟练的技术人员或眼科医生手工制作一只假眼需要8个小时。该技术背后的科学家在《自然通讯》杂志上发表的一篇新论文中写道，与传统方法相比，3D打印眼睛所需的劳动力减少了五倍。) ”可知，通过 3D打印技术制作假眼比传统手工制作更节省成本而且自然逼真，因此对于有需要的人来说是更好的选择，A项“3D打印眼睛——更好的选择”可以作为标题。故选A。 （二） （23-24高二下·浙江省钱塘联盟·期中） Lifting a spear (矛), Li Jinqi pulled it across her shoulders and spun it quickly. Following her example, 10 peers in two rows wearing the same kungfu-style clothing produced the same movements. Li is a 24-year-old PhD student at Beihang University in Beijing, but she is more widely known on campus as a martial arts master. She has studied various martial arts styles and won several cross-campus martial arts competitions held in the capital city. She also led the university’s martial arts club, which has grown from a team of 2 to over 30 active members. “Martial arts has seen a great uptick on campus, and I heard that my middle school and high school have both opened martial arts courses,” says Li. “I don’t think martial arts is about fighting,” she adds, “Martial arts is about finding the best version of yourself.” Gao Xiaoya, a junior student at Beihang, also joined the martial arts club. Gao is among an increasing number of young people who were first drawn to martial arts as a way to keep fit, but who found their enthusiasm grew when they realized the advantages from the traditional values and culture the sport embodies. “You start to enjoy it more and realize that martial arts have taught you how to face challenges and be confident,” says the 21-year-old. On China’s video-sharing platform Bilibili, short videos on topics of traditional Chinese culture, such as martial arts, hanfu and Peking Opera often receive lots of likes and comments. “The fast development of the internet and social media has also promoted communication about traditional Chinese culture, enabling young people to have easier access to previously niche art forms,” says Song Yu, a researcher at the Institute of Sociology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences . As younger generation pay more attention to traditional culture, relevant industries and services are expected to thrive as well, says Song. 24． What do we know about Li Jingqi? A．She is familiar with all the martial arts styles. B．She sets up a university’s martial arts club. C．She is a martial arts coach at Beihang University. D．She is famous for winning some martial arts competitions. 25． What does the underlined word “uptick” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Choice. B．Problem. C．Rise. D．Fall. 26． Why is Gao Xiaoya mentioned in Paragraph 4? A．To explain why people’s enthusiasm for martial arts increased. B．To tell when people would like to join the martial arts club. C．To display what people practiced in their daily lives. D．To show how people faced challenges. 27． What’s Song Yu’s attitude towards the future of traditional culture industries? A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．Cautious. D．Worried. 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 【解析】 【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了北航大学的一位武术高手李今琪，在中国的视频分享平台Bilibili上分享关于传统文化的短视频，如武术、汉服、京剧和书法等，经常会收到大量的点赞和评论。 24． 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Li is a 24-year-old PhD student at Beihang University in Beijing, but she is more widely known on campus as a martial arts master．She has studied various martial arts styles and won several cross-campus martial arts competitions held in the capital city．(李现年 24 岁，是北京航空航天大学的一名博士生，但她在校园里更广为人知的身份是武术大师。她学习过多种武术，并在首都举办的几场跨校区武术比赛中获胜。)”可知，李锦琪因赢得一些武术比赛而广为人知。故选D。 25． 词句猜测题。根据划线单词下文“I heard that my middle school and high school have both opened martial arts courses(我听说我的中学和高中都开设了武术课)”可知，李的中学和高中都开设了武术课，这说明武术在校园里发展起来了，即武术课程在校园里增加了不少，由此可推知，划线单词uptick意为“上升，增加”，与C项“Rise.(上升，增加)”意思一样，故选C。 26． 推理判断题。根据三段中“Martial arts has seen a great uptick on campus, and I heard that my middle school and high school have both opened martial arts courses(武术在校园里大行其道，听说我的中学和高中都开设了武术课)”和第四段“Gao Xiaoya, a junior student at Beihang, also joined the martial arts club. Gao is among an increasing number of young people who were first drawn to martial arts as a way to keep fit, but who found their enthusiasm grew when they realized the advantages from the traditional values and culture the sport embodies. “You start to enjoy it more and realize that martial arts have taught you how to face challenges and be confident,” says the 21-year-old.(北航大三学生高晓雅也加入了武术俱乐部。高晓雅是越来越多年轻人中的一员，他们最初被武术吸引是为了强身健体，但当他们意识到这项运动所体现的传统价值观和文化的优势时，他们的热情就高涨起来。这位 21 岁的女孩说：“你开始更加享受它，并意识到武术教会了你如何面对挑战并充满自信。”)”可知，第三段提到武术在校园里盛行，第四段用Gao Xiaoya的例子对此进行了解释，指出人们喜欢武术的原因，由此可推知，第四段提到Gao Xiaoya是为了解释为何人们对武术的热情日益高涨。故选A。 27． 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“As younger generation pay more attention to traditional culture, relevant industries and services are expected to thrive as well, says Song.(宋宇表示，随着年轻一代更加关注传统文化，相关产业和服务也有望蓬勃发展。)”可推知，对于传统文化产业的未来，宋宇是持积极态度的，故选B。 （三） （23-24高二下·浙江省浙里特色联盟·期中） For the first time in its 100-year history, Walt Disney Animation has cooperated with an outside animation studio on a project. The result is lwájú, an interesting and original six-part series set in a futuristic version of Lagos, Africa. It was created with the Pan-African entertainment company Kugali and premieres (首映) on Disney+ on February 28. lwájú is a story about Tola, a young girl from a wealthy family, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, and their discovery of the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds. The show explores inequality and the idea of challenging society’s standards. Like the Disney+ series Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, Marvel’s Black Panther films, and the Netflix animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter, lwájú is part of a genre (体裁) called Afrofuturism. It combines elements of science fiction, the culture and history of Africa and Africans, fantasy, and a vision of a better future. The series was directed by Adeola, “lwájú was born from my personal inspiration to tell a story about Lagos because one of the unique things I noticed is how the geography actually supports the societal divide in a way that is very obvious,” Adeola told in the interview, “In Lagos, the wealthy people live on the island, and the working class and poor people live on the mainland. So you literally see a body of water separating rich and poor. And so I thought that was a really interesting foundation upon which to build a science-fiction story.” Adeola called lwájú “a love letter to Lagos” and said every frame praises the city’s diversity and spirit. The characters, he explained, represent typical types of Nigerian people and they wear clothing inspired by traditional African textiles (纺织品). While the series of films questions the divisions in society, Adeola said it also highlights the bravery required to disrupt them. He added that he hopes lwájú inspires audiences to find strength in unity and the courage to dream of change. 24． What’s the similarity between lwájú and other Disney+ series according to the text? A．They are adventurous stories. B．They explore inequality and challenge society’s standards. C．They combine African traditional culture and futurism. D．They are produced by Walt Disney Animation independently. 25． What can we infer from paragraph 3? A．The society is rarely divided by geography. B．Generally, upper class live on the mainland. C．Adeola’s friend inspired him to film lwájú. D．The poor and rich are separated quite clearly. 26． The underlined word “disrupt” can be replaced by ______. A．Break. B．Obtain. C．Estimate. D．Distinguish. 27． Which of the following can best describe the film lwájú? A．Imaginary and humorous. B．Innovative and realistic. C．Attractive and inspiring. D．Critical and multicultural. 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 【解析】 【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了Walt Disney Animation首次与外部动画工作室合作制作的新系列lwájú的相关信息，包括合作背景、系列内容、导演灵感来源、对城市的赞美以及作品想要传达的信息等。 24． 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Like the Disney+ series Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, Marvel’s Black Panther films, and the Netflix animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter, lwájú is part of a genre (体裁) called Afrofuturism．It combines elements of science fiction, the culture and history of Africa and Africans, fantasy, and a vision of a better future.(与迪士尼+系列《Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire》、漫威的《黑豹》电影以及Netflix的动画系列《我的爸爸是赏金猎人》一样，lwájú属于一种名为“非洲未来主义”的体裁。它结合了科幻小说的元素，非洲和非洲人的文化和历史，幻想和对更美好未来的展望。)”可知，lwájú和其他迪士尼+系列的电影一样，结合了科幻小说的元素，非洲和非洲人的文化和历史，幻想和对更美好未来的展望。故选C。 25． 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Adeola told in the interview, “In Lagos, the wealthy people live on the island, and the working class and poor people live on the mainland．So you literally see a body of water separating rich and poor．And so I thought that was a really interesting foundation upon which to build a science-fiction story.”(Adeola在采访中说，‘在Lagos，富人住在岛上，工人阶级和穷人住在大陆。所以你真的看到一大片水把富人和穷人分开。所以我认为这是一个非常有趣的科幻故事的基础。’)”可知，在lwájú中的世界，穷人生活在漂浮的岛屿上，而富人则住在大陆上。这种描述清楚地表明了穷人和富人在地域上的明确划分。故选D。 26． 词句猜测题。根据划线所在句“While the series of films questions the divisions in society, Adeola said it also highlights the bravery required to disrupt them.(虽然这一系列电影质疑社会的分裂，但阿迪奥拉（Adeola）说，它也强调了disrupt这种分裂所需的勇气。)”中的让步状语从句从句“While the series of films questions the divisions in society”以及下文“He added that he hopes lwájú inspires audiences to find strength in unity and the courage to dream of change.(他还补充说：‘希望lwájú能激发观众在团结中找到力量和梦想改变的勇气。’)”可知， Adeola认为它也凸显了打破社会分裂需要的勇气。划线单词disrupt和“打破”意思相似。选项A“Break (打破)”；选项B“Obtain(获得)”；选项C“Estimate (估计)”；选项D“Distinguish (区分)”。故选A。 27． 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Adeola called lwájú “a love letter to Lagos” and said every frame praises the city’s diversity and spirit．The characters, he explained, represent typical types of Nigerian people and they wear clothing inspired by traditional African textiles (纺织品).( Adeola称lwájú是‘一封给Lagos的情书’，并表示每一帧画面都在赞美这座城市的多样性和精神。他解释说，这些人物代表了典型的尼日利亚人，他们穿着受非洲传统纺织品启发的服装。)”可知，这部电影非常有魅力，有吸引力；再根据文章最后一段“While the series of films questions the divisions in society, Adeola said it also highlights the bravery required to disrupt them．He added that he hopes lwájú inspires audiences to find strength in unity and the courage to dream of change.(虽然这一系列电影质疑社会的分裂，但阿迪奥拉说它也强调了打破这种分裂所需的勇气。他还补充说：‘希望lwájú能激发观众在团结中找到力量和梦想改变的勇气。’)”可知，这部它探索了社会不平等，并激发观众在团结中找到力量和梦想改变的勇气；由此可知，这部电影很有鼓舞性。故选C。 （四） （23-24高二下·浙江省杭州地区（含周边）重点中学·期中） Zhang Xiqing is an outlier in Chinese society. At 33, she is happily unmarried, has no plans to have children with her boyfriend, and left her job at Tencent for a start-up because she wanted to “try something new”. But Zhang faces immense pressure from her family. She does her best to deal with the pressure to break convention but it can be a lonely path to follow. Now, however, she is drawing inspiration from a reality show that has become a hit on Chinese television. Instead of giving young girls a shot at fame, Sisters Who Make Waves, produced by Hunan Television, has invited established actresses and performers over 30, and some in their 50s, to compete for a spot in a five-member band. The show has been a hit, especially among women, since it started airing in June. For women like Zhang, the attraction is that it shows more experienced women using their confidence and expertise—rather than youth—to get what they need. “Seeing them on stage, I am no longer anxious about my age,” one viewer, who is attracted by the show commented on Weibo. A blogger who goes by the pen name Shaoxi said the overwhelming popularity of the show reflected the desperate need for women in China to see themselves pictured in a different light. Other viewers resonated (共鸣) with the setbacks of some of the stars, who battled personal and professional difficulties with t$$