专题04 阅读理解(记叙文+新闻报道+议论文)-【好题汇编】2025年高考英语一模试题分类汇编（新高考通用）

专题04 阅读理解(记叙文+新闻报道+议论文) 高频话题01 人与自我—家庭,亲人和朋友 Passage 1 (2025河北省秦皇岛市昌黎第一中学高三下学期“赢在百日”第一次模拟演练英语试卷)During the last few years of his life, my Dad lived just up the road from me in a tiny home that used to belong to my Nana. He had been a widower for over 20 years by then, losing my Mom when she was only 55 years old. His Mom, my Nana, had recently passed away too. He was disabled and retired so he spent a lot of time alone. Several times a week, though, I would take a walk up to his house. We would sit in the living room or on the front porch, sip tea and talk. It wasn't anything major. We talked about sports, cars, gardening, weather, and occasionally enjoyed a laugh over old memories. It wasn't anything too deep. It was just a simple sharing, a connection between a father and a son, an hour spent just enjoying each other’s company. Those afternoons remain some of my happiest time spent with my Dad. It allowed us to gently heal any old wounds we had given each other when I was growing up. It allowed us to silently give each other the time and love we hadn’t before. It allowed us to grow closer together before he left this world. I know too that when my own time in this world is done, when my own mission on Earth is finished, I will get to spend another afternoon with Dad. We will sit, talk, catch up, and quietly enjoy each other’s company. We will share all the love and wisdom we didn't get to share while we were here. And we will make that afternoon last an eternity(永恒). If there is one thing that I learned from those afternoons I spent with my Dad during the last years of his life, it is this: It is never too late to spent time with those you love. It is never too late to tell them that you love them. It is never too late to heal a relationship and mend a hurting heart. It doesn’t matter if they are here or in the heaven because love conquers even death. Begin today then! Spend an afternoon with those you love and those afternoons will become a gift of lifetime. 1. Who did the author’s father live with? A. With the author’s mother. B. With the author’s family. C. With the author’s grandmother. D. By the author’s father himself. 2. Why did author drink tea together with his father? A. To make an apology to his father. B. To keep him company. C. To cheer up his father. D. To get his father to eat well. 3. How did the author’s father feel when he was with his son? A. Joyful. B. Disappointed. C. Worried. D. Surprised. 4. Why did the author write this text? A. To express his deep sorrow for his father. B. To advise us to show our love to our beloved ones. C. To show his strong determination for a better life. D. To show us his happy memories with his father. Passage 2 (2025山东省聊城市高三下学期一模英语试题)My three boys were infatuated(迷恋) with building blocks as children, and my husband would play with them, teaching the concept of a “stable base”. But I was the one alone with the kids day after day, enduring soul-crushing afternoons on the floor of the playroom. I remember when the boys were about 3, 7 and 8, feeling like it was an eternity until my husband would get home, and I was thinking: “Lego again? Didn’t we just do this yesterday?” Those hours seemed to go on forever. Of the three, my middle child, Aaron, was the one I couldn’t always understand. We moved from Ohio to the Bay Area. He’d always been change averse. He was unhappy, wailing for days like King Lear in the storm: “Why is everything different?” So how did Aaron find his balance? Aaron continued building with Lego even as his peers outgrew it. In middle school, he found an online group of enthusiasts who shared designs. By high school, he had discovered the “adult fans of Lego” community. During college, he started accepting commission(委托) work. After graduating, he continued with larger and better-paying commissions, cobbling(拼凑) together a burgeoning career. A few years after he graduated, he was hired by Lego. He and his wife now live in Billund, Denmark. Last fall, when Aaron and I went to the Lego store at Rockefeller Center, I felt like I got a glimpse into the center of his soul. We saw sets he’d designed, and he told me about fellow designers. I realize the concept of the “stable base” that my husband taught him all those years ago has become a metaphor for Aaron’s life: Lego is where he feels the most calm, happy and competent. He needs things to make sense in the way Lego makes sense. The time has gone too fast. I have a new and profound connection to Aaron. When I dump out a bag of the little plastic bricks and start sorting through them, just the mere sound brings me back, to remember and to feel the essence of my son, however far away he might be. 1. How did the author feel when building Lego with her children? A. Energetic. B. Content. C. Bored. D. Anxious. 2. What can we infer about Aaron? A. He usually keeps others at a distance. B. He is slow in adapting to life changes. C. His hobby changed as he grew up. D. He immersed himself in a virtual community. 3. What did the author realize after visiting the Lego store with Aaron? A. A stable base is important. B. A designer has a calm soul. C. Lego is her son’s “stable base”. D. It is meaningful to build Lego. 4. What does Lego mean to the author now? A. A bridge to connect with her son. B. A reminder of her happy childhood. C. A game to escape from life boredom. D. A passion for an endless imaginative world. Passage 3 (2025山东省临沂市高三一模考试英语试卷)Four-year-old Camila loves to dress up and rarely leaves the house without lipstick. Camila’s mother Annette Vea Lopez didn’t always know how to respond to Camila’s self-expression, but since participating in the Casa de los Ninos Parents as Teachers program, she now accepts her daughter’s fashion choices happily. “Camila’s been very independent since she was very young,” Vea Lopez said. “Adults would always comment on her makeup and how she dressed. She was always very girly. She’s 4 now and still that way. That’s just her personality. We love her just as she is. And we love that Parents as Teachers always encouraged us to let Camila be herself.” Vea Lopez heard about the Parents as Teachers home visitation program from a friend who suggested that she take part with then 1-year-old Camila. The FTFPSRP Council funds this program to help parents become their child’s first and best teachers. Parents as Teachers gives families personalized, in-home support through a trained parent educator. During home visits, the parent educator introduced the family to activities that support social-emotional development, such as being able to recognize and label emotions. Vea Lopez notices the impact these activities have had on her daughter. “I see that Camila’s confidence and self-esteem have grown. She began to open up to me more and talk about when she was feeling anxious or what she needed support with.” said Vea Lopez. Camil a recently graduated from the program and is ready for kindergarten. Vea Lopez feels indebted to Parents as Teachers for helping get her there. 1. How did Annette feel about Camila’s self-expression at first? A. Helpless. B. Favorable. C. Unclear. D. Indifferent. 2. What can we know from Vea Lopez’s words in paragraph 2? A. Camila has changed her personality as she grows older. B. Parents as Teachers supports Camila to be true to herself. C. Camila’s independence started when she was 4 years old. D. Adults’ comments on Camila had a negative impact on her. 3. What is the purpose of the Parents as Teachers project? A. To raise more money for needy families. B. To ensure great harmony in every family. C. To train children to be more personalized. D. To help parents bring up their children well. 4. What do the underlined words “feels indebted to” mean in the last paragraph? A. Sponsors. B. Boosts. C. Credits. D. Assesses. Passage 4 (2025届湖北省部分高中协作体高三年级三月联考一模)When I was about six years old, my mother came home one day and found that I had collected half a dozen babies of the neighbourhood—all of them too young to walk—and had them sitting before me on the floor while I was teaching them to wave their arms. When she asked the explanation of this, I informed her that it was my school of dance. She was amused, and placing herself at the piano. She began to play for me. This school continued and became very popular. Later on, little girls of the neighbourhood came and their parents paid me a small sum to teach them. This was the beginning of what afterwards proved a very profitable occupation. My mother took me to a famous ballet teacher, but his lessons did not please me. When the teacher told me to stand on my toes(脚趾) I asked him why, and when he replied “ Because it is beautiful, ” I said that it was ugly and against nature and after the third lesson I left his class, never to return. This stiff(僵硬) and commonplace gymnastics which he called dancing only disturbed my dream. I dreamed of a different dance. I did not know just what it would be, but I was feeling out towards an invisible world into which I guessed I might enter if I found the key. My art was already in me when I was a little girl, and it was owing to the heroic and adventurous spirit of my mother that it was not prevented. I believe that whatever the child is going to do in life should be begun when it is very young. I wonder how many parents realize that by the so-called education they are giving their children, they are only driving them into the commonplace, and taking away from them any chance of doing anything beautiful or original. 1. What was the writer doing when her mother came home one day? A. Teaching some babies to dance. B. Directing some babies to walk. C. Getting some babies together. D. Making some babies sit still. 2. How did the writer find the ballet? A. Old and unpopular. B. Ugly and unnatural. C. Graceful and original. D. Dreamlike and gymnastic. 3. What did the writer think she owed her success in art to? A. The ballet classes she had attended. B. Her inborn talent and great efforts. C. The lucky chance her parents gave her. D. Her mother’s support and understanding. 4. What’s the main idea of the text? A. Children should be encouraged to be educated as early as possible. B. Children should be driven to develop their interest in art at an early age. C. Parents should discover and develop their young children’s natural gift. D. Parents should instruct their children to decide on a promising occupation. 高频话题02 人物传记 Passage 1 (2025安徽省示范高中皖北协作区高三下学期一模)An internationally praised cultural thing has introduced the attractive tale of Sun Wukong to audiences worldwide. But for Ghaffar Pourazar, a British-American dual citizen living in California; this legendary figure has been a part of his identity for decades. Pourazar’s lifelong passion for Peking Opera began by chance. In 1993, Pourazar attended a performance at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall and was instantly captured. He went backstage right after the show and made friends with the Chinese performers. With their help, Pourazar was enrolled at an opera school. Just three months later, he left his life in Britain behind and. moved to Beijing to train in the martial roles of the art. Starting as ar r adult was not easy, as Peking Opera is a complex mixture of vocal performance, mime, martial arts, dance and acrobatics. In addition to the physical demands, mastering the Chinese language posed another problem. “I was constantly reciting the subtitles and. songs, whether I was eating, bathing, walking, or even dreaming,” Pourazar said. Pourazar believes that great art transcends(超越) languages. Over the years, he has devoted himself to introducing Peking Opera and Sun Wukong to international audiences. He has also been teaching courses and organizing workshops in the United-States, bringing Peking Opera to curious Western learners. To better connect with. Western audiences and learners, he adapted some classic plays such as The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven into English versions and he also adapted Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream into-Peking Opera. In recognition of his contributions, Pourazar received the Great Wall Friendship Award from the Beijing government in 2014. “Cultural exchange should be reciprocal. I aim to blend my expertise m opera with my multicultural background to create enriching artistic experiences for the audiences,” said Pourazar. 1. What is the author’s intention of writing paragraph 1? A. To prove Ghaffar Pourazar’s achievement. B. To introduce a cultural influence on an individual. C. To explain the cultural significance of Sun Wukong. D. To highlight the fascination of ancient Chinese tales. 2. What do we know about Pourazar’s experience of learning Peking Opera? A. Language was a significant barrier for him. B. The performers he met backstage taught him the art. C. Queen Elizabeth made him interested in Peking Opera. D. His enthusiasm for Peking Opera started at an early age. 3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. His great love for Peking Opera. B. His amazing performance on stage. C. His belief in performing Peking Opera. D. His contribution to spreading Peking Opera. 4. Which of the following words best describe Pourazar? A. Persistent and gentle. B. Humorous and charming. C. Traditional and cautious. D. Determined and innovative. Passage 2 (2025河北省部分重点高中高三下学期调研考试)Babe Ruth, known by nicknames like the “Sultan of Swat” and the “Colossus of Clout”, was famous for his amazing skills on the baseball field. But not many people know that he was also a pioneer in cancer treatment. Born in February 1895, Babe Ruth was already the undoubted king of baseball by the lime he turned 30. His career was filled with record-breaking achievements, including setting new single-season home run records three years in a row. Despite his success on the field, his lifestyle off the field was not very healthy, which eventually led to health problems. In 1925, Ruth collapsed due to severe stomach pain caused by his poor diet, which included eating too many hot dogs and drinking lots of soda. This event sparked rumors(谣言) about his death but actually led to a suspension from baseball in 1925. When he became seriously ill in 1946, doctors discovered he had nasopharyngeal cancer. Traditional treatments did not stop the progress of his illness. In 1947, Dr. Richard Lewisohn suggested that Ruth participate in a clinical trial for teropterin, an experimental drug that had only been tested on rats before. This made Ruth one of the first patients to receive chemotherapy(化疗). “I realized that if anything was learned about that type of treatment, whether good or bad,” Ruth wrote in his autobiography, “it would be useful in the future for doctors and maybe for a lot of people with the same problem as mine.” Ruth’s response to the treatment was initially positive, though it did not last long. He passed away on August 16, 1948, but his legacy in both sports and medicine lives on. Thanks to Ruth and other early participants, chemotherapy became widely available in the 1950s, significantly improving survival rates for various types of cancer. 1. What can be inferred about Babe Ruth in paragraph 1? A. He was known for his nicknames. B. He was the best baseball player of his time. C. His training method off the field ruined his health. D. Few people know that he devoted a lot to cancer treatment. 2. What led to Ruth’s collapse in 1925? A. His constant training. B. Unbalanced daily diets. C. Some rumors about his death. D. Ineffective traditional treatments. 3. What does the author want to show by quoting Ruth’s autobiography in paragraph 3? A. Ruth’s achievements in baseball. B. Ruth’s curiosity about chemotherapy. C. Ruth’s doubt about the new treatment. D. Ruth’s contribution to cancer treatment. 4. Which of the following words can best describe Babe Ruth? A. Modest and generous. B. Ambitious and proud. C. Energetic and devoted. D. Optimistic and courageous. Passage 3 (2025河北省沧州市五县联考高三下学期一模)Cathy Brennan calmly paddled her bright yellow kayak(皮艇) down the Potomac River, continuing her voyage, the latest of her solo trips on major waterways. It was tough, but it allowed Brennan to let go of everything else, empty her brain of the everyday chores and focus on the now. “I’m in the moment, looking at the waves.” said Brennan. The journey is a minimalist style: sleeping bag, small tent, rain jacket, change of clothes, first aid kit, apples and cheese sticks. When she’s thirsty, she scoops water from the rivers and pumps it through a filter. “I always drink the river,” she says. Brennan loves being on the rivers, seeing the bald eagles above, deer on the banks and a fascinating array of bugs and insects that never find their way into homes. However, every few days Brennan will find a hotel for the night where she can get a shower and eat a cheeseburger. She’ll also check in with her husband John, who has helped her select the river and research the trips at their home. “He’s my virtual Sherpa with benefits,” Brennan says, laughing. She has a phone with her but rarely calls or texts anyone. Her children usually keep track of her via the transponder that sends them her location every 10minutes or so. Brennan knows that solo kayaking is not for everyone and she’s not reckless. Brennan grew up on a lake and was a strong swimmer and boater from an early age. When going through rough rapids, she watches the weather carefully. She is cautious about where she camps and who is around her. She has packed up her gear and headed back out on the river when she has felt unsafe. Surely, she is alone on these journeys but she isn’t lonely. She suggested that we all need some disconnection from the wired world to find the wider world around us. 1. What can be learned about Cathy Brennan from paragraph 1? A. She longs for calmness. B. She seeks inner peace. C. She is fond of travelling. D. She is tired of everyday housework. 2. Why does Brennan regard her husband as “virtual Sherpa with benefits”? A. Because he keeps track of her. B. Because he arranges the route for her. C. Because he accompanies her on the river. D. Because he contacts her with calls and texts. 3. What does the underlined word “reckless” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Cautious. B. Fearless. C. Ambitious. D. Thoughtless. 4. How is Brennan’s kayak trip according to the passage? A. Odd and instructive. B. Romantic and thrilling C. Costly and relaxing D. Tough and rewarding. Passage 4 (2025河北省承德市、张家口市高三下学期一模)With arms outstretched, Shyanne Sellers smiled as her teammates surrounded her to celebrate her buzzer-beating three-pointer(压哨三分球) that led to the win over the Purdue University basketball team. Shyanne’s impressive basketball skills and confidence seem to come naturally—her dad, Brad Sellers, played alongside Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls. But the wallpaper on her phone suggests another story. The phrase “living strong, fighting long, till MS is gone” is to honor her mom, Kym Sellers, who’s battled multiple sclerosis(多发性硬化症) for decades. “It just made me work really hard, just knowing that anything’s possible if you put your mind to it,” she said of her mom’s fight. “People are like, ‘Oh, that’s so sad.’ but she doesn’t make you feel like it’s sad. She’s just grateful for everything she can do.” Growing up in Aurora, Ohio, as the youngest of four—all of whom played basketball—Shyanne could dribble(运球) nearly before she could walk, Kym says, and the family had to hold her back from rushing onto the court at her sisters’ games. And while Shyanne doesn’t remember a time when her mom could walk, she does recall Mom’s efforts to get her started in the sport. Kym signed Shyanne up for a 5-year-old rec league when she was 4. She was just so into it. The early introduction, as well as Kym’s encouragement to play in the Amateur Athletic Union, led Shyanne to become a professional player. Her family has been there throughout her journey, traveling to most games, home and away. “What I love about her parents is that they allow me to coach her hard, and through that, you can see that growth with Shyanne,” head coach Brenda Frese said. “It’s important to have those culture players within your program that want to leave their own mark.” As Shyanne looks to her future, she knows that her family’s love and support will continue to be crucial as she fights for greatness. 1. What does Shyanne think of her mother? A. Generous. B. Ambitious. C. Patient. D. Optimistic. 2. What can we learn about Shyanne as a baby from paragraph 3? A. She had a natural talent. B. She was discouraged from playing. C. She was taught basketball by her father. D. She didn’t enjoy playing with her sisters. 3. How did Shyanne start her basketball career? A. She was encouraged by her father. B. Her mother signed her up for a basketball league. C. She was coached by professionals from an early age. D. She started playing after watching a basketball game. 4. What does Brenda appreciate about Shyanne’s parents? A. They support Brenda’s coaching method. B. They let Shyanne make her own decisions. C. They allow Shyanne to play in more games. D. They encourage Shyanne to leave her mark. Passage 5 (2025河北省邢台市名校协作高三下学期一模)A few years ago, Rachel Harder, a fourth-grade teacher, attended a trauma(精神创伤) conference. She learned that some police stations partnered with schools so they could let teachers know when one of their students had a police encounter, something that could cause the student to need extra care or attention. “I loved this idea and figured there had to be a way to make this work within my own classroom community,” Rachel said. A year after the conference, Rachel had a student with autism(自闭症) who frequently had tough days. To support her, Rachel told the student’s mother to simply text her “handle with care” to let her know when it was going to be one of those days. “I knew that when she texted me, it meant that her daughter needed some extra time and a quiet location, not the gym for morning announcements, so that the rest of her day went smoothly,” Rachel said. The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all of her students home with a note for their parents. It explained what the “Handle with Care” system was and how they could take advantage of it. In no time, parents began to show their appreciation for Rachel’s incredible act of kindness. But Rachel’s kindness didn’t end with her class. News about the amazing system spread, and teachers across the country began giving it a shot in their own classrooms. Printouts can be found on the Smart School House website, and the feedback(反馈) has been extremely positive! “The parents just let me know it was a hard morning for their children,” Rachel said. “I don’t need to know details but parents like that know I’m keeping an extra eye on them.” Rachel added, “Even though teachers can sometimes tell when a student is having a tough day by the way they’ re acting, these simple texts allow educators to make minor adjustments in advance that in turn make the whole day better for everyone.” 1. Why does the author write paragraph 1? A. To show many students are mentally unhealthy. B. To introduce the inspiration for Rachel’s system. C. To analyze the causes of students’ health problems. D. To emphasize parents should understand their kids. 2. How might Rachel treat the girl student with tough days? A. By communicating with her for a long time. B. By taking her to the gym for announcements. C. By driving her back home as soon as possible. D. By giving her some time alone in a quiet place. 3. What can we learn about Rachel’s “Handle with Care” system? A. It is well received. B. It ends with her class. C. It still confuses parents. D. It needs further testing. 4. What do Rachel’s words in the last paragraph suggest? A. Students are responsible for their own health. B. It’s easy to tell if a student is having a tough day. C. Educators needn’t always comfort their students. D. The reminder of students’ emotional problems matters. Passage 6 (2025江苏省南通、泰州、镇江等市高三上学期第一次调研测试)More than three centuries after she made an adventurous transatlantic voyage to study butterflies, a rare copy of the hand-coloured masterwork by the great naturalist and artist Maria Merian is returning to Amsterdam. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is one of the most fascinating(有吸引力的) books in natural history. It included some 60 richly coloured plates illustrating the different stages of development that she had observed in Suriname’s insects. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is a work of art and scientific scholarship. Merian recorded the local names of plants and insects she studied. In contrast to other European naturalists, she credited local people with helping her discover the colony’s wildlife, although didn’t name individuals. Born in 1647 in Frankfurt, Germany, Merian learned to paint in her artist father’s workshop, and became fascinated by silkworms, moths and butterflies. At that time, insects were believed to spring forth magically from mud, waste and plant matter in a process known as “spontaneous generation”. While Merian was not the first to show the transformation from egg to adult insect, her artistic talents helped to bring this message to a wider audience. The pioneering work of Merian was celebrated for its scientific accuracy and for bringing a new standard of precision to scientific illustration. In 1691, Merian moved to Amsterdam and opened her own studio. She worked as an independent artist and prepared specimens for a growing market of collectors. In Amsterdam, Merian had access to some of the finest natural history collections in the world. As she associated with famous scholars, physicians and botanists, ideas for her own voyage of discovery began to take shape. At 52, she embarked on(开始) a self-funded voyage to Suriname, driven by curiosity about the lives of insects. Her image would be dismissed as a fantasy. In the 18th century, people responded: “that’ s what you get when you send a woman to tropical places. She probably made that up”. But scientists later confirmed her findings. The spider plate was a very good example of how Merian worked. She was a really good observer. 1. What do we know about Metamorphosis of the Suriname? A. It won a book award for art. B. It listed the names of local helpers. C. It recorded Merian’s transatlantic voyage. D. It was based on Merian’s own observations. 2. What was the significance of Merian’s work? A. It had extremely high artistic value. B. It was the first natural history book. C. It shaped our understanding of insects. D. It introduced a creative research theory. 3. What inspired Merian’s idea of a personal journey to Suriname? A. Her encounter with noted scientists. B. Her ambition to expand her business. C. Her dream to travel around the world. D. Her curiosity about the lives of insects. 4. What can be inferred about nature study in Merian’s time? A. It lacked convincing evidence. B. It was conducted in tough places. C. It was considered the domain of men. D. It greatly improved women’s social status. Passage 7 (2025江苏省南通市如皋市高三下上学期适应性考试(一))Brice Christianson went to sporting events as a child and realized how inaccessible thatworld was for his deaf father. Recently, he stood 10 feet from National Hockey League (NHL)Commissioner(国家冰球联盟委员) Gary Bettman translating English into American Sign Language (ASL) for the annual league address at the Stanley Cup Final. Sign language interpreters have been present for national anthems(国歌), but this represented the NHL’s biggest step yet to make the stories around hockey available to the deaf and hard of hearing community. “We’re just scratching the surface,” said Christianson, now CEO for P-X-P, which specializes in making sports and entertainment more accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing. “Before, we always felt like we were lucky. Like I felt like we were lucky to be here ... but now I feel like we belong.” “Fans are diverse, and deaf and hard of hearing people belong among them,” said Christianson as he interpreted ASL into English for his business partner Jason Altmann. Having Christianson there to interpret for Bettman is one branch of the league’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. Melissa Parnagian, NHl manager of growth strategies and social impact, knows the deaf and hard of hearing people are usually not the first group considered in that department, but has spoken plenty with Christianson and Altmann about what would help and be needed. “What they emphasized to us is that a lot of what you can see in gameplay is easy to capture, but a lot of the sort of commentary and the business of the game, the culture of the game - the off-ice stuff- is often what gets lost because it's less visual,” said Parnagian. The National Association of the Deaf commended the NHL for the move. CEO Howard Rosenblum called it another milestone and said, “We hope that this momentum(势头) leads to full access everywhere, including visibility on television broadcasts.” Christianson’s goal is to help normalize sign language interpreters and make it “automatic” for teams and leagues to use them at major events. 1. What motivated Christianson to advocate sign language in sports? A. The business potential in the field. B. The problems his deaf father encountered. C. His desire to become a sign language interpreter. D. His wish to improve the quality of commentary in sports. 2. What is probably the main focus of Christianson’s organization, P-X-P? A. Raising public awareness of helping the deaf. B. Promoting diversity and inclusion in sports events. C. Enhancing the visual experience of sports broadcasts. D. Providing sign language interpreters for public events. 3. What does Parnagian mainly talk about in paragraph 8? A. The social impact of the game. B. The importance of visual culture. C. The dominant culture of the game. D. The overlooked aspects of gameplay. 4. What is Rosenblum’s view on the NH’s move? A. Sympathetic. B. Dismissive. C. Tolerant. D. Grateful. Passage 8 (2025河南省名校联盟高三第六次联考(一模))Covering over 170,000 hectares, the bio-diverse Hasdeo Aranya forest bears the burden of being resource-rich. It sits on top of some 5.6 billion tons of coal, making it one of India’s largest reserves and the focus of intense interest from coal companies. But the forests, as well as the animals, birds and many small creatures in this area, are facing the risk of being destroyed. Shukla spent his childhood in his hometown surrounded by the natural beauty. Growing up, he found himself drawn to environmental activism. He met other activists, visited various parts and saw first-hand how polluted its rivers were and how quickly industries were springing up. Meanwhile, multiple movements and organizations were fighting similar battles, so Shukla managed to bring them together, creating one strong platform that could expand their struggles at the state level. One of Shukla’s biggest successes was to organize farmers to protest a limestone(石灰岩) mining project that endangered the lakes there. As a result of their extensive effort, the project was terminated. In 2011, a large company wanted to open up new mines in the forest and that was pressurizing local communities. But the people of the area lacked any legal know-how and were easily taken in by widespread misinformation. Shukla started educating the residents about their rights. He made the residents aware of the law, their rights, and then find the safeguards to protect themselves. However, there were both victories and setbacks during Shukla’s 12-year-long fight. For instance, the central government had proposed 21 coal blocks in 2020. The next year 1, 995 square kilometers of the forest was designated as a reserve, and 1, 700 square kilometers declared as a mining-free zone. But there are still a few areas where the threat exists. There is also the danger to his own safety. However, hope remains, thanks to a generation of young environmentalists emerging from these communities. “The dream is that not a single tree should be cut for mining against the wishes of the community. And if society places more stress on protecting the environment, governments will be forced to act,” Shukla concludes. 1. What has drawn people’s attention to the Hasdeo Aranya forest? A. Its rich biodiversity and unique wildlife. B. Its vast reserves of coal beneath the forest. C. Its cultural significance to local communities. D. Its potential for eco-tourism and sustainable development. 2. What does the underlined word “terminated” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Acknowledged. B. Canceled. C. Assessed. D. Justified. 3. What does Shukla hope for in the future? A. Communities should prioritize economic development. B. More young people can engage in environmental protection. C. Environmental awareness can influence government actions. D. The government should strengthen their control over forest resources. 4. Which of the following words can be used to describe Shukla? A. Responsible and determined. B. Humble and ambitious. C. Open-minded and honest. D. Selfless and considerate. 高频话题03 人与社会---善行义举/公益活动 Passage 1 (2025河北省保定市高三下学期一模英语试题)Jamie Mittelman was outside all the time as a kid growing up in Dover, Massachusetts. Sports and exercise were a big part of her childhood: Hiking and skiing with her family, running track and field at school, playing soccer. Mittelman’s second passion — working with international women and girls — was something she first explored in college as an international affairs and geography major and gender studies minor. Living in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Mittelman solidified her passion for working with this demographic(特定人群). As an English grammar teacher and project manager, Mittelman got involved with women from 13 Asian countries and helped them prepare for college. She saw them for the future leaders they were — strong, smart, and capable. “Working with these incredible women fueled my passion to champion women and girls, especially those from different contexts than my own.” “I’ve always been a huge fan of the Olympics,” she says. “I think they’re incredible, a time of great hope.” When COVID-19 hit and the games were postponed, with Harvard support, Mittelman launched her COVID-adaptation of her dream job: Flame Bearers, the first and only global storytelling platform for women Olympians and Paralympians. Flame Bearers is a podcast, website, and social media platform, bringing these athletes’ experiences to life, giving them a platform of celebration and an opportunity to share their learnings. Mittelman uses sport as a vehicle for issues such as pay equity, disability bias(偏见), or racial justice. What she did know was what she wanted the podcast to represent. Mittelman gave the example of a disabled Chilean table tennis player, Tamara Leonelli, explaining that the press doesn’t give her the time of day, let alone portray her in a way that doesn’t paint her with the pity brush. “I wanted to celebrate a diversity of region, ability, sport, fame, and then race, class, religion. And I wanted to portray them as whole people who do more than sports.” Mittelman says that lack of quality representation makes it near impossible for younger girls to see their future selves in someone who doesn’t “exist” today. 1. When did Mittelman commit to advocating for women and girls? A. When playing sports with her family. B. When doing gender studies in college. C. When working as a teacher and project manager. D. When preparing for the college examinations. 2. Why did Mittelman launch the Flame Bearers? A. To adjust to the impact of the delay of the Olympics. B. To gain fame by featuring women Olympians and Paralympians. C. To tell stories to cheer up women Olympians and Paralympians. D. To arouse people’s attention to women Olympians and Paralympians. 3. Mittelman mentioned the example of Tamara Leonelli to show ________. A. there is prejudice in sports media reporting B. there is less high-quality media coverage C. younger girls find it difficult to achieve their dreams D. women and disabled athletes can do better in Olympics 4. Which of the following words can best describe Mittelman? A. Fearless and strict. B. Persevering and cautious. C. Passionate and careful. D. Supportive and determined. Passage 2 (2025河北省唐山市一模英语试题)Marilynn Moe, 80, is a resident of the Homestead, a senior-living and care community in Rochester, Minnesota, managed by Mark. Mark fell for Marilynn’s charm in 2012, the day he came to interview for the job. He was standing in the hallway, hoping he didn’t look as nervous as he felt, when a stylishly dressed woman walked right up to him. “Good morning,” she said. “I’m Marilynn. I hope everything works out for you.” She gave him such a warm smile that he couldn’t help but smile back, nerves forgotten. He got the job, and it didn’t take long for him to realize what a treasure Marilynn was. She’d arrived herself only two years before, moving from Fargo. It was a huge change. She loved teaching, seeing her students’ skills and confidence grow. Would she find something as fulfilling at the Homestead? “I could have just sat in my apartment,” she says, “but I wasn’t going to do that.” Marilynn noticed that most people kept to themselves and didn’t know much about their neighbors, so she started a monthly newcomers’ get-together. One by one they’d go around the circle and share a fun fact about themselves as an icebreaker. She went to the monthly women’s breakfast. To her disappointment, only three or four others showed up. She took over, each month lining up one of the residents to give a talk about a special interest, trips they’d taken, former careers, even more weighty topics. She personally invited women to attend. It wasn’t long before the room was packed. She gave out birthday cards, using the Homestead’s monthly newsletter to get the dates. She played the piano for church services and special occasions. Marilynn didn’t notice anything different about the Homestead, but others did. “These changes you’re making, they’re great,” the residents would tell Mark. “Keep it up.” Mark knew he wasn’t the one who deserved the credit. Marilynn wasn’t trying to become a noticeable figure. She cared deeply about the people around her, doing so naturally and without intending to seek recognition. 1. How did Mark feel after meeting Marilynn in the hallway? A. Amused. B. Worried. C. Astonished. D. Relieved. 2. What does the underlined word “fulfilling” mean in Paragraph 3? A. Spiritually satisfying. B. Truly comforting. C. Extremely interesting. D. Incredibly challenging. 3. Why did Marilynn take over organizing the women’s breakfast? A. To improve its quality. B. To promote healthy eating. C. To make it more engaging. D. To show her personal power. 4. What can be inferred about Marilynn’s contributions to the community? A. They go unrecognised by Mark. B. They come from her caring nature. C. They are used to gain her influence. D. They are far from Mark’s expectation. Passage 3 (2025山东省菏泽市高考一模英语试题)Ben was eleven years old when he spotted his neighbour, Julie, working in her garden. He popped his head over the fence, and said to her, “I’ve seen you’re very good with a lawn mower(割草机) and gardening tools. The hedge(树篱) over the pathway near here has become so overgrown that I am planning to cut it back myself. Would you like to help out?” Julie loved the idea of helping Ben and their community. They agreed to cut the hedge the following Sunday. Ben’s brother Josh, aged 8 at the time, also came along to help. All three of them tackled away at it until they reduced it. They posted photos of their handiwork on “Our Malmesbury”, their local Facebook Group. The community reaction was amazing. The comments and reactions just kept on coming. The whole town of Malmesbury seemed to embrace their team spirit and felt inspired to follow their lead. Manypeople raised their hands to volunteer and do more to keep their town tidy. With many willing hands, their town has transformed. Before, the town looked a bit run down, but now, the place looks cleaner and tidier. To keep the projects going, Ben created a Facebook page and website to support their projects. Their Facebook Page “Helping The Community Of Malmesbury” currently sits at 669 members and is a place for all the locals to share what litter picking and cleaning up they have been up to. Ben also managed to sort funding through local businesses and associations. The funding has helped them obtain trees, plants, tools, and gardening equipment. When community members plan a clean-up, they can contact them via the website to access any tools and equipment they need to complete a project. Ben is so pleased that 6 years later, the clean up campaign is still in full-swing. He has just been so overwhelmed with the support over the years that he cannot thank the community enough. Their mission will not stop. 1. What did Ben invite Julie to do? A. Mow the lawn. B. Cut the hedge. C. Repair the fence. D. Help the neighbor. 2. What did the community do after seeing their post? A. They cleaned their town. B. They shared more photos. C. They embraced each other. D. They stood by doing nothing. 3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Ways to raise funds. B. Efforts to run the projects. C. Scenes of doing cleaning. D. Feelings of managing the projects. 4. What can we learn from the text? A. No pains, no gains. B. You reap what you sow. C. More haste, less speed. D. Many hands make light work. Passage 4 (2025江西省高三下学期2月一模联考英语试题)The pond was silent, until the first cry: “Found something!” A swimmer dived into the water and appeared with a pair of children’s swimming goggles. Over the next hour, on a cloudy Saturday morning in July, the team of 15, all women over 65, hunted for trash across the 28-acre Mares Pond, at depths of up to eight feet. The divers turned up wooden boards, beer cans and countless other bits of garbage. When the team returned to shore, they were cracking jokes about the div e and their achievements. These are the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage(OLAUG). Since 2017, the group, which accepts only older women as members, has made it its mission to remove trash from ponds across Cape Cod in Massachusetts. When Susan, a retired psychologist, began swimming in the ponds, the pond was one of worries for her. In 2017, she rounded up two friends and approached a stranger with a kayak(小艇), and together they cleared litter from a pond. Soon others joined them, and they found a sense of wonder in the pond cleanups. “It’s a different world under the surface. You see fish of all different sizes. You see turtles. It’s beautiful. It’s all underwater miracles,” says Susan. While some people have questioned why they refer to themselves as “old ladies”, and suggest that they should open the group to all ages and to men, the group member Baur believes that the “old lady” identity is a crucial part of what the group is about. “Over 65, if you’re healthy enough to do what we’re doing, it is the age of gratitude,” Baur says. She notes that part of the goal of OLAUG is to demonstrate that older women, working as a team, can do a lot more than people might think. 1. What were the swimmers doing in the pond in Para.1? A. Hunting for hidden treasures. B. Detecting recyclable rubbish. C. Clearing rubbish from the lake. D. Spotting signs of climate change. 2. Why did Susan gather her friends? A. She worried about the life after retirement. B. She wanted to join forces to clean up the pond. C. She desired to get people engaged in swimming. D. She meant to spread her professional knowledge. 3. How does Baur view their “old lady” identity? A. It represents the qualities of the old people. B. It shows their ability to contribute to society. C. It is their special way of exploring the world. D. It should be revised to include various people. 4. Which of the following best describes the OLAUG? A. Far-reaching. B. Professional. C. World-famous. D. Temporary. 高频话题04 人与社会—体育与文化 Passage 1 (2025湖南省高考普通高中名校联考高三下学期第一次模拟考试英语试题)Li Ziqi, as a short video creator specializing in traditional Chinese cooking and handicrafts, has gained a high reputation in the world. She has accumulated about 20 million popular followers on Sina Weibo, which is the equivalent of the Chinese version of Twitter, and also has seven million followers on overseas social media platforms. Many international friends say that through her video channel, they have a preliminary understanding of the traditional Chinese food culture. Li Ziqi’s videos are attractive because of the ingenuity revealed in his works. When making traditional Chinese food and handicrafts such as peach blossom wine and silk, she adheres to the traditional steps and processes, and makes every effort to ensure that every detail in the video is accurate. She even sometimes spends months trying to make a video. Li Ziqi inherits Chinese traditional culture in an innovative form. A closer look at her video does not contain any monotonous analysis. Instead, she simply shows the audience the details of traditional Chinese culture, so that the audience can feel how the Chinese people embody their beauty and elegance in life. This universal appeal is the charm of her work. Thanks to Li Ziqi’s hard work, many of the intangible cultural heritages that once were only existed in memory and literature have been revitalized in front of the world. Through her short videos, Li Ziqi shows a charming and friendly China to the world. With the development of China’s economy, overseas people are increasingly interested in traditional Chinese culture. In her way, Li Ziqi has successfully responded to this interest by presenting the essence of traditional Chinese culture in a passionate way. In order to better show the charm of Chinese culture to the world, we urgently need more talents like Li Ziqi. 1. What is Li Ziqi’s main contribution to the world? A. She introduced Chinese food culture. B. She revived intangible cultural heritages. C. She invented new cooking techniques. D. She created unique handicrafts. 2. How does Li Ziqi ensure the authenticity of her videos? A. By using modern technology. B. By conducting historical research. C. By cooperating with experts. D. By following traditional methods. 3. What is the appeal of Li Ziqi’s videos to international audiences? A. The use of modern equipment. B. The complexity of the content. C. The universal appeal of traditional culture. D. The exotic nature of Chinese food. 4. What can be the best title for the passage? A. Making Favorite Cooking Videos? Not Really Hard B. Chinese Food Is Gaining Acclaim on the Web C. Li Ziqi: Protector of Traditional Chinese Culture D. Chinese Cooking Videos Are Enjoying International Favor Passage 2 (2025河北省沧州市沧衡八县联考高三下学期一模英语试题)My intention had been to park myself 300 meters from the finish line to cheer my son on in the final stretch of the cross-country race. As he passed by me, I found his little face bright red, and his breathing labored. He kept running with all his might, though. Seeing this, I suddenly found myself running, too. Calmer, more motionless parents of his third-grade classmates fell by the wayside. Old words of support like “you got this, buddy!” and “push, push, push!” shouted out of my mouth as I chased him to the end of the race. Growing up, I wasn’t interested in sports. Then I had children. And they were interested in all sports. Initially, watching them play sports was only amusing briefly. As they began competing, it became enjoyable. It kept happening. Watching a Grade 6 girls’ touch football game, I wondered why I felt so nervous and excited. I was genuinely disappointed by mistakes and cared deeply about winning. It was as if I was unrecognizable to myself. I realized that I should have their courage - not just in sports but in life. Don’t hesitate to take up space. Charge forward with determination and pursue your goals. I tried out my new identity as a competitive athlete first against my eight-year-old son during a ball hockey game. I gave him a bit of shoulder to the sternum(胸骨). I used my size advantage to stickhandle the ball out of his reach. After I scored, I yelled, “Yes!” Immediately ashamed, I apologized. He looked at me inquiringly and said, “That’s how you should always play, mama.” I realized that maybe it’s not much fun to play against someone who isn’t trying their hardest. The paths my kids take in life will lead them to fields of endeavor(努力) where their successes and failures are less public than on a sports field. I might not be running beside them shouting words of encouragement. But, perhaps, they will still hear my voice, telling them they are strong and can do hard things, and they’ll know that I will always be cheering them on. 1. Why did the author start running with her son? A. She had a sudden competitive nature. B. She was inspired by her son’s willpower. C. She felt peer pressure from other parents. D. She desired to strengthen parent-child relationship. 2. What does the second paragraph mainly reflect about the author? A. Her changing attitude towards sports. B. Her gradual sports skill improvement. C. Her challenges of coaching young athletes. D. Her passionate love for her children. 3. What did the author’s son think she should do? A. Stop being too competitive. B. Avoid being ashamed of failing. C. Apologize for violent actions. D. Try to play as hard as possible. 4. What does the author decide to do for her children’s future? A. Always be with them. B. Recognize their endeavors. C. Cheer for them mentally. D. Help them in every way. Passage 3 (2025江西省高三3月一模联考英语试题)Recently, over a period of three days, I felt at sea — unsettled and moody. It took a moment before I realized that for three days I had not made time to write in my journals. This realization provided a rational explanation for my unease. Then I picked up my pen again, returned to the blank page, and started this writing practice that had been a habit for me. I remembered a famous dancer once spoke of her approach to her creative practice. When it came to creating dances, she got a box where she placed songs, records and ideas on slips of paper. It was through this process of exploration that she found her starting point and discovered where to begin. When I was a long-distance runner, what motivated me to get me out of bed and out of the front door was the practice known as “mise en place”. The night before a run, I would diligently lay my running gear out at the foot of my bed. Sneakers would be positioned right by the front door. It made getting ready simple and easy, once I had all the items I needed close to hand. I could use the same approach for journal writing. I realized that I could apply a similar strategy to my journal writing, inspiring myself to establish a structured writing plan in advance. Do you have your notebook and pen on hand? If you write outside of bed, do you have a comfortable chair, a suitable desk or a warm blanket close to hand? Writing journals with the right tools can help spark your own aliveness. When you make a choice to write, you are choosing to create rather than consume. The Finnish writer and painter Tove Jansson reminds us, “It is simply this: do not tire, never lose interest, never grow indifferent—lose your invaluable curiosity and you let yourself die. It’s as simple as that.” 1. Why did the author feel uneasy recently? A. She disliked writing. B. She had lost her journals. C. She read a dancer’s story. D. She had not written for some time. 2. What does the underlined phrase “mise en place” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Keeping journals. B. Making preparations. C. Working out regularly. D. Consuming food gradually. 3. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To make an appeal. B. To make a complaint. C. To show a book review. D. To show an experimental analysis. 4. What can be the best title for the text? A. Writing Through the Storm: My Three-day Struggle B. The Writing Process: Being Filled with Consumption C. Finding Balance Through Writing: a Personal Journey D. A Writing Path: Seeming to Be Long-distance Cooperation Passage 4 (2025湖南省娄底市高三下学期高考仿真模拟考试(一模)英语试题)Being incredibly talented doesn’t mean you’re untouched by anxiety, and many of the world’s best have to handle anxiety precisely because they expect so much from themselves. Take the world’s best soccer player named Mellionix. For all his brilliance, though, he’s famously anxious. For years, he habitually vomited (呕吐) on the field before big games. But Mellionix hasn’t allowed his anxiety to overshadow his brilliance because he’s mastered a coping mechanism that also doubles as the secret behind his tactical (战术的) brilliance. A soccer game lasts 90 minutes, with players active from the start. Mellionix is known for not engaging in the game initially, often walking near the field’s center and not interacting with teammates. While others run, Mellionix mostly walks, seldom accelerating beyond a slow jog. Mellionix does two things during these first few minutes. First, he calms himself. Easing into the match is Mellionix’s way of ensuring he’s fully engaged for the remainder of the match. His on-field vomiting has resolved itself, in part perhaps because he’s found a more effective way to calm his nerves. Second, he spends this time scoping out the opposition. His legs move slowly, but his eyes jump from player to player, assessing his opponents’ strengths, weaknesses and tactics. In football matches, Mellionix relies more on the preparation phase. In the classic match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, Mellionix only ran for four minutes, while for over eighty minutes he was walking. However, when he engaged in the game, he was active, creating nine opportunities, scoring a goal, and assisting his teammate to score another goal. That pattern isn’t unusual for Mellionix, and it’s often in big games that he lays great stress on his in-game preparation. That preparation also explains his ability to find himself in the right place at the right time, over and over. Though his positional play appears supernatural, it’s actually that he’s learned, minute by minute, that a particular defender leaves a particular square of pitch (球场) uncovered or that two midfielders leave a small corner of the pitch open when they run to the middle of the field. The lesson for us is clear: When you’re anxious, whether in athletics or in life more broadly, pause, and prepare. 1. What does Mellionix usually do at the beginning of a game? A. He doesn’t playin the game. B. He takes a walk around the field. C. He encourages his teammates. D. He takes an active part in the game. 2. Which of the following can replace “scoping out” underlined in paragraph 5? A. Following. B. Observing. C. Thinking about. D. Getting used to. 3. According to the text, when does Mellionix do his preparation for a soccer game? A. After the game begins. B. Before the game begins. C. When he feels anxious. D. When he lacks confidence. 4. What does Mellionix’s supernatural positional play indicate in paragraph 7? A. The time to pause. B. A chance to score a goal. C. The time to enter the game. D. The ability to overcome anxiety. Passage 5 (2025广东省湛江市高三下学期普通高考测试(一模)英语试题)A New Zealand man playing his first-ever competitive Scrabble game(拼字游戏) in Spanish has won the board game’s Spanish-language world title — despite not being able to speak the Spanish language. Nigel Richards, a professional player who holds five English-language world titles, won the Spanish World Scrabble championships in Granada, Spain, in November, losing one game out of 24. “Richards started memorizing the language’s Scrabble word list a year ago,” his friend Liz Fagerlund — a New Zealand Scrabble official — told The Associated Press. “He can’t understand why other people can’t just do the same thing,” Liz Fagerlund said. “He can look at a block of words together, and once they go into his brain as a picture he can just recall that very easily.” Nothing like the New Zealander’s achievement had ever happened in Spanish Scrable according to Alejandro Terenzani, a contest organizer, who said, “It was impossible to react negatively; you can only be amazed.” Richards has done this before. In 2015, he became the French-language Scrabble world champion, despite not speaking French. He took the French title again in 2018. Richards is recognized in international Scrabble as the greatest player of all time. In 2008 he became the first player ever to hold the world US and British titles at the same time, despite having to “forget” 40,000 English words that do not appear in the American Scrabble word list to win in the US. Scrabble does not require players to know the definitions of words, only what combinations of letters are allowed, but native speakers do have an advantage. Richards’ mother once told a New Zealand newspaper that he was not excellent at English in school, never attended university, and took a mathematical approach to the game rather than a linguistic(语言学的) one. 1. What is a must to play a Scrabble game? A. Memorizing a word list. B. Building picture blocks. C. Being fluent in multiple languages. D. Winning titles in spelling competitions. 2. What did Alejandro Terenzani think of Richards’ achievement? A. Integrated. B. Inspiring. C. Unsustainable. D. Unmatched. 3. How is the American Scrabble game different from the English one? A. They involve different skill sets. B. They award winners in different ways. C. They have different word coverage. D. They require different registration processes. 4. What did Richards’ mother say about him? A. He learned five languages. B. He performed excellently at university. C. He owed his success to a special approach. D. He took advantage of being a native Spanish speaker. Passage 6 (2025安徽省“江南十校”高三下学期一模)A Dutch museum has recovered an artwork that looks like two empty beer cans after a staff member accidentally threw it in the rubbish bin. The work, entitled All the Good Times We Spent Together by the French artist Alexandre Lavet, appears on first glance to be two abandoned and dented(瘪的) beer tins. However, a closer look shows they are carefully hand-painted and required a lot of time and effort to create. Their artistic value was lost on a mechanic, who saw them displayed in a lift and threw them in the bin. The curator(馆长) Elisah van den Bergh returned from a short break and noticed the cans had disappeared. She recovered them from a bin bag just as they were about to be thrown out. Froukje Budding, of the LAM museum in Lisse, western Netherlands, said artworks were often left in unusual places—hence the display in a lift. “We try to surprise visitors for all the time,” she said. “We have now put the work in a more traditional place on a plinth(底座) so it can rest after its adventure.” She stressed there were no hard feelings towards the mechanic, who had just started at the museum, stating that he was simply performing his duties. Sietske van Zanten, the museum’s director, emphasized the museum’s mission to encourage visitors to see everyday objects in a new light. “By displaying artworks in unexpected places, we enhance this experience and keep visitors on their toes,” he added. Budding also noted the cans were unlikely to stay on their traditional plinth for long and that they needed to think hard about a careful place to put them next. 1. Why did the mechanic throw the artwork in the rubbish bin? A. Because it stood in the way. B. Because it took much space. C. Because it looked like real trash. D. Because it looked strange in the lift. 2. What was Budding’s attitude toward the mechanic’s behavior? A. Understanding. B. Concerned. C. Critical. D. Unforgiving. 3. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 4 mean? A. Make visitors ready for surprises. B. Remind visitors of dangers. C. Warn visitors not to litter. D. Show visitors around the museum. 4. What might happen to the artwork in the future? A. It will be kept in a safe. B. It will be put in a selected place. C. It will be sent back to the lift. D. It will be placed in a traditional setting. Passage 7 (2025福建龙岩市2025年高中毕业班三月教学质量检测)English-language editions of two entertaining and insightful novels, Cat Country and Mr Ma and Son, written by one of China’s most accomplished novelists, the late Lao She, will soon be on bookshelves around the country. Cat Country, arguably China’s first venture into the field of science fiction, centers around a space traveler from China who crash-lands on an alien planet, where he discovers a country inhabited entirely by Cat People. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and literary critic Ian Johnson says in the book’s introduction, Lao She stretches himself further than ever, producing one of the most remarkable, complicated and insightful novels of modern China. The sarcastic(讽刺的) humor and metaphorical writing are believed to be influenced by the late author’s early experiences in London. Lao She taught Chinese at the University of London’s School of Oriental Studies from 1924 to 1929, a time when the British still viewed China and the Chinese with strong mixture of distrust, dismissiveness, guilt and fear after two opium wars and the Boxer Rebellion(1900). It was there that he began his career as a writer of patriotic but complex fictions about contemporary China, writes University of London’s senior Chinese literature lecturer Julia Lovell in the introduction of Mr Ma and Son, who calls it“the first Chinese novel to face directly British racism toward China”. Based on Lao She’s London experiences, the novel displays the Mas’ attempts to deal with the deeply rooted cultural misconceptions by 1920s English society after they move there to run an antiques shop. As they go about building their new lives in London and striving to maintain a sense of cultural self, their own relationships are tested. “We felt that these two books offer a fascinating insight into how he works and thinks, exploring China’s place in the world and China’s self-image through evocative(唤起感情的) and beautiful writing that is as relevant today as it was when it was first written in the 1930s,” says Jo Lusby, managing director of Penguin China. 1. What does Cat Country stand as in China’s science fiction? A. A peak. B. A turning point. C. A miracle. D. A pilot. 2. What did Lao She’s London experience contribute to? A. His writing style. B. His career as a teacher. C. His sense of family unity. D. His prejudice to the British. 3. What message is mainly conveyed in Mr. Ma and Son according to the text? A. Business challenges. B. Cross-cultural conflicts. C. Tight bonds in family. D. The backwardness of China. 4. In Jo Lusby’s eyes, the two books _______. A. highlight China’s social conflicts B. establish Lao She’s status in literature C. deepen Lao She’s understanding of authoring D. provide an angle to look into China’s identity 高频话题05 人与社会—旅行 Passage 1 (2025河南省创新发展联盟高三下学期一模英语试题)I was staying on the island of Kos and the friend I have there wanted to show me a nice beach on the island of Telendos. To visit Telendos, we had to take the boat to Kalymnos, drive through the island to the other side and take the boat to Telendos from there. This short drive through Kalymnos was enough for me to appreciate the island’s beauty. Kalymnos is world-famous for its sponge(海绵) divers, so I wanted to meet at least one. I had been told that they were supposed to be difficult-to-reach people. In fact, my experience was out of kilter with this widely-held view. Five minutes after I arrived, I met Antonis, who was selling his sponges on his boat by the harbour. Through a brief exchange, I learned he used to be a sponge diver, but now he has retired. I asked him whether he had a warehouse(货仓) where we could go together. He was surprised and told me that there was not much to see or photograph in his warehouse. He gave me directions to more modern ones. When people say things like that to me, I know that this is the place I will probably be photographing. However, I took the time to go and see the modern warehouses, which I didn’t care for too much, photographically speaking. Just by chance, I saw Antonis wandering around. I asked him again if we could go to his warehouse. It was not far away, so he agreed. As I had expected, his warehouse was a feast for my eyes. It was just what I had in my mind. I wasted no time and asked to take his photo. As I traversed the island, the sight of traditionally clothed women got positive reactions, even from locals not accustomed to such dresses. A voluntary visit to an elderly villager’s home, warmly welcomed, added a close touch to my cultural journey. 1. What does the underlined part “was out of kilter with” mean in paragraph 2? A. Was contrary to. B. Cast light on. C. Was consistent with. D. Had something to do with. 2. How did Antonis react to the author’s request to visit his warehouse at first? A. Excitedly. B. Unwillingly. C. Impatiently. D. Anxiously. 3. Why did the author show little interest in modern warehouses? A. They were not easy to reach. B. He didn’t find them well-equipped. C. They were not appealing for photography. D. He didn’t trust what Antonis had recommended. 4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To display the natural beauty on Kalymnos. B. To show the daily life of the locals on Kalymnos. C. To share his personal travel experience on Kalymnos. D. To introduce the unique profession of sponge divers on Kalymnos. Passage 2 (2025广东省深圳市高级中学高中园高三下学期第一次模拟考试英语试题)My husband Stephen and I had planned a trip to Lithuania and Poland, but his worsening heart condition prevented him from joining. He insisted I go alone, marking my first solo journey in over 20 years. Despite my fears, I set off, feeling like I was on a flying Noah’s Ark surrounded by couples. In Vilnius, I found comfort in a website, which offered pay-what-you-choose walking tours. These tours became the highlight of my trip. I took five tours, each morning setting out to explore the city’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and sent Stephen photos each night. Our guide, Ieva, shared her deep knowledge of history and culture. I connected with travelers from various backgrounds, including a Polish professor who invited me to an art exhibit. I also traced my grandmother’s footsteps in Jewish Vilnius, visiting places she might have known. These tours, full of surprises, were perfect for a solo traveler, offering connection and flexibility. On my last day, Ieva gifted me a chocolate map of Lithuania for my enthusiastic participation. I missed Stephen but grew increasingly confident in managing daily life challenges. I navigated apartment lockboxes, shopped in local supermarkets, and cooked, activities I was once less skillful at. In Poland, I continued with pay-what-you-choose tours, adapting to larger groups. I walked over 20,000 steps daily, often revisiting places from the tours or discovering street festivals. In Lodz, I took a private tour with Milena, who helped me find my family’s history, including the homes of my great aunts and their sufferings during the war. Stephen was hospitalized just before I returned, and we spent his hospital stay looking at my trip photos and videos. His recovery was slow, but my independent travels allowed me to manage our home smoothly, benefiting us both. This journey not only reconnected me with my roots but also empowered me with a newfound confidence in my ability to travel and live on my own. 1. Why did the author choose to travel alone? A. She had a tight budget. B. She argued with her husband. C. Her husband was in bad health. D. Her husband feared to travel abroad. 2. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 2? A. She took all tours on her own. B. She bonded with some travellers. C. She lost contact with her husband. D. She encountered many challenges. 3. What did the author do during the private tour in Lodz? A. Visit places of interest. B. Attend a history course. C. Participate in street festivals. D. Learn more about her family. 4. Which of the following best describes the author? A. Independent. B. Ambitious. C. Warm-hearted. D. Generous. Passage 3 (2025广东省汕头市高三下学期一模英语试题) “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” As Robert Frost reminded us, choices are often difficult and will bring both a gain and a loss. Should I spend my Sunday playing golf or taking a day trip to the North Fork with my wife? If you are a golfer as I am, you will say “Certainly, go playing golf.” Golf is perhaps the greatest challenge to self-improvement. In golf, every swing is counted and can easily be recalled and reviewed by the golfers as they lie in bed that evening, and therefore, self-improvement is pursued. Now let us return to the question at hand. You will not be surprised to hear that I did in fact go to the North Fork. But, how has that improved me? Can this be quantified(量化)? In golf, whose goal is to complete the game with as few shots as possible, if I average 80 and I shoot a 76, I know that for that day at least I have improved upon my former self and thus feel satisfied. You may argue that travel is not about self-improvement at all but just about having grand experiences. I beg to differ. It does matter how these things change and improve me. Seeing the folks dancing in the streets should change you. And talking to the manager of the biscuit shop, ought to change you. I think travel does change us, but it’s very hard to say just how. How does one quantify buying a peach at a farm? Or how do you quantify the tasty taste of the scones(司康饼) at a stand? Reviewers have had a hard time analyzing the meaning of Robert Frost’s poem. To be honest, I would say all of us have a hard time analyzing our wish to travel to faraway places. I am not sure what the answer is to this tricky question. I may not have made any hole-in-ones on the North Fork but I did enjoy those scones. 1. Why does the author quote the poem? A. To express the meaning of life. B. To explain the challenges the poet met. C. To show the impact of choices. D. To introduce the general views to choices. 2. What does the author think of playing golf? A. Its result is measurable. B. It is the most challenging sports. C. It leads to self-satisfaction. D. It shows the potential for both gain and loss. 3. What is the author’s attitude towards his decision of going to the North Fork? A. Regretful. B. Unclear. C. Content. D. Doubtful. 4. Which of the following proverb will the author agree with? A. Rome wasn’t built in a day. B. Every path has its own scenery. C. Actions speak louder than words. D. You can’t judge a book by its cover. 高频话题06 人与自我—生活与学习 Passage 1 (2025福建龙岩市2025年高中毕业班三月教学质量检测)Winston Churchill once said, “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” It’s one of countless platitudes claiming that failure leads to success. But there’s strong evidence that such a concept is wrongheaded and can lead to terrible real-world consequences, researchers said in a new report. In fact, many people do not learn from their failures, and it’s stupid to expect otherwise, according to findings published June 10 in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. “People often confuse what is with what ought to be,” lead researcher Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, an assistant professor of management and organizations at Northwestern University, said in a news release. “People ought to pay attention and learn from failure, but often they don’t because failure is demotivating and self-threatening.” A series of 11 experiments involving more than 1,800 participants found that people often don’t gain wisdom from failure, and that expecting them to do so can have potentially terrible consequences: People vastly overestimated the percentage of prospective nurses, lawyers and teachers who pass licensing exams after previously failing them. Nurses tended to overestimate how much colleagues would learn from a past error. People assumed that heart patients would embrace a healthier lifestyle, when many don’t. “People expect success to follow failure much more often than it actually does” Eskreis-Winkler said. “People usually assume that past behavior predicts future behavior, so it’s surprising that we often believe the opposite when it comes to succeeding after failure.” Telling people they will succeed after failure might reduce the pain of a failure, but that way of thinking won’t naturally turn into people learning a lesson, researchers said. On the other hand, people can adjust their expectations of others when given more information about how little failure actually brings good results. Experiments found people were more in favor of taxpayer money being used for recovery and drug treatment programs when they learned about the low rates of success for people using those programs. “Correcting our wrong beliefs about failure could help move taxpayer dollars from punishment to recovery and improvement,” Eskreis-Winkler said. 1. What does the underlined word “platitudes” in Paragrah1 probably mean? A. Worn-out sayings. B. Confirmed principles. C. Convincing examples. D. Common statements. 2. What will assuming success after failure bring about? A. Higher success rate. B. No repetition of mistakes. C. Varied negative emotions. D. Overoptimism about results. 3. Which of the following cases will the author approve of? A. Being passive about an intense relationship. B. Lowering expectations of smokers after quit-failures. C. Convincing the students a test failure is unimportant. D. Expecting employees to learn more from work failure. 4. What would be the best title of the text? A. Braving Failures For Success B. Tracking Failure-Success Interplay C. Failures’ Benefits Might Be Overrated D. Success Goes Hand In Hand With Failure Passage 2 (2025河南省名校联盟高三第六次联考(一模))I talked with a friend recently who is overwhelmed by her workload. She asked me what tips I might have for her around time management. That question surprised me. I’ve never thought of myself as someone with great time management skills, mostly because I tend to avoid rigid productivity systems, believing that they limit creativity. It wasn’t until we parted that it hit me. I don’t focus on time management, but on energy management. Somewhere along the way, I learned that the time something takes is secondary to energy. I would argue that you could work six hours on a task that gives you energy and feel fresh and ready for what’s next. Or, you could spend three hours on a tiring and unfulfilling task and need to check out for the rest of the day. I’m a fan of making lists and getting things crossed off the list. But maturity has taught me that satisfaction comes not from crossing things off the list, but intentionality about what goes on the list. If everything on the list is an energy waste, how will it feel to get those things done? Russ Hudson, a teacher, said something recently that blew the doors open for me on this concept. He spoke about the energy of frustration(懊恼), but it could be applied to any negative emotion. He said that frustration is an addictive emotion because it causes us to be stressed. Hudson said, “Life force gets trapped in frustration.” So that extensive energy I spend being frustrated is trapping life force energy that might go to more useful, productive, creative pursuits. In a world that often focuses on getting the most out of every hour, it’s about time we should change our focus. We should pay attention to how our energy changes throughout the day, and learn how to create, use, and save it. It’s not hard to start thinking this way. We just need to be more aware of ourselves and make careful choices. 1. Why is the author’s friend mentioned in paragraph 1? A. To lead in the topic. B. To clarify a definition. C. To present a common phenomenon. D. To share a personal experience. 2. What is the author’s core argument about productivity? A. Completing tasks quickly guarantees satisfaction. B. Making task lists lays the foundation for achievements. C. Energy management matters more than time management. D. Strict time management systems are essential for success. 3. According to Russ Hudson, why is frustration problematic? A. It wastes time that could be used for work. B. It makes people ignorant of their limitations. C. It leaves people trapped in their comfort zone. D. It stops people pursuing something meaningful in life. 4. What might be talked about following the last paragraph? A. Ways to reduce negative emotions in work. B. The relationship between energy and creativity. C. The disadvantages of focusing on time management. D. Examples of managing energy through awareness and choices. Passage 3 (2025河南省五市高三下学期第一次联考英语试题)“Where can I find your disability section?” This was the question that baffled Waterstones staff when asked by Dr Hannah Barham Brown. It should have been a pretty straightforward answer. Hannah was looking for the part of the shop where non-fiction books about disability and by disabled authors were kept, but the question drew a blank. This is because most bookshops don’t have a specific place for non-fiction disabled books. Where there are sections for non-fiction books on important sections of identity such as race, gender and social studies, disability has been forgotten about again. Hannah took to social media to share her disappointment and it resonated(共鸣)with much of the disabled community. After being asked by one Waterstones staff member if she could fill a shelf, she sourced a long list that could take up a whole bookcase. And there is a huge number of them to choose from. There are also some incredible new and upcoming books by disabled voices. And hopefully, in the coming years, my own memoir book will also sit alongside them. From my own experience, the book-writing world is a hard space to access as a disabled woman. We’re constantly told there isn’t a market for our books or cheated off by agents and publishers who say they already have something similar—when often the only similarity is that we’re disabled women. Not having our own section feeds these problems. The response I’ve had to this campaign shows that the demand for these books is there. Growing up I would get swept up in stories of regular girls having adventures—but as someone treated with multiple conditions from the age of nine onwards, I very rarely saw myself in the pages I was pouring over. Growing up I never saw myself in books and it was one of the reasons I struggled to accept my disabilities. Hopefully disabled kids will grow up learning they’re fine just as they are. 1. What does the underlined word “baffled” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Amused. B. Moved. C. Confused. D. Angered. 2. What is the problem with books for the disabled in the bookstore? A. Few of them are published. B. No special areas are for them. C. The latest ones are in short supply. D. They are seen as non-fiction books. 3. What can be inferred about the author? A. She is a writer. B. She is a teacher. C. She is a historian. D. She is a librarian. 4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To donate books to the disabled. B. To promote books from the disabled. C. To support education for the disabled. D. To address reading needs for the disabled. 28 / 29 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题04 阅读理解(记叙文+新闻报道+议论文) 高频话题01 人与自我—家庭,亲人和朋友 Passage 1 (2025河北省秦皇岛市昌黎第一中学高三下学期“赢在百日”第一次模拟演练英语试卷)During the last few years of his life, my Dad lived just up the road from me in a tiny home that used to belong to my Nana. He had been a widower for over 20 years by then, losing my Mom when she was only 55 years old. His Mom, my Nana, had recently passed away too. He was disabled and retired so he spent a lot of time alone. Several times a week, though, I would take a walk up to his house. We would sit in the living room or on the front porch, sip tea and talk. It wasn't anything major. We talked about sports, cars, gardening, weather, and occasionally enjoyed a laugh over old memories. It wasn't anything too deep. It was just a simple sharing, a connection between a father and a son, an hour spent just enjoying each other’s company. Those afternoons remain some of my happiest time spent with my Dad. It allowed us to gently heal any old wounds we had given each other when I was growing up. It allowed us to silently give each other the time and love we hadn’t before. It allowed us to grow closer together before he left this world. I know too that when my own time in this world is done, when my own mission on Earth is finished, I will get to spend another afternoon with Dad. We will sit, talk, catch up, and quietly enjoy each other’s company. We will share all the love and wisdom we didn't get to share while we were here. And we will make that afternoon last an eternity(永恒). If there is one thing that I learned from those afternoons I spent with my Dad during the last years of his life, it is this: It is never too late to spent time with those you love. It is never too late to tell them that you love them. It is never too late to heal a relationship and mend a hurting heart. It doesn’t matter if they are here or in the heaven because love conquers even death. Begin today then! Spend an afternoon with those you love and those afternoons will become a gift of lifetime. 1. Who did the author’s father live with? A. With the author’s mother. B. With the author’s family. C. With the author’s grandmother. D. By the author’s father himself. 2. Why did author drink tea together with his father? A. To make an apology to his father. B. To keep him company. C. To cheer up his father. D. To get his father to eat well. 3. How did the author’s father feel when he was with his son? A. Joyful. B. Disappointed. C. Worried. D. Surprised. 4. Why did the author write this text? A. To express his deep sorrow for his father. B. To advise us to show our love to our beloved ones. C. To show his strong determination for a better life. D. To show us his happy memories with his father. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 4. B 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是作者在父亲晚年时，经常去父亲的小屋和他共度下午，喝茶聊天，修复了过去的伤痕，增进了父子关系。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段“During the last few years of his life, my Dad lived just up the road from me in a tiny home that used to belong to my Nana. He had been a widower for over 20 years by then, losing my Mom when she was only 55 years old. His Mom, my Nana, had recently passed away too. He was disabled and retired so he spent a lot of time alone.(在我父亲生命的最后几年里，他住在离我不远的路上，一个曾经属于我奶奶的小房子里。那时他已经成为鳏夫20多年了，在我妈妈55岁的时候我失去了妈妈。他的妈妈，我的奶奶，最近也去世了。他残疾了，退休了，所以他花了很多时间独处。)”可知，父亲是独自居住。故选D。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段“It was just a simple sharing, a connection between a father and a son, an hour spent just enjoying each other’s company. Those afternoons remain some of my happiest time spent with my Dad. It allowed us to gently heal any old wounds we had given each other when I was growing up. It allowed us to silently give each other the time and love we hadn't before. It allowed us to grow closer together before he left this world.(这只是一个简单的分享，一个父亲和一个儿子之间的联系，一个小时的时间只是享受彼此的陪伴。那些下午仍然是我和爸爸一起度过的最快乐的时光。它让我们温柔地治愈了在我成长过程中给彼此造成的旧伤。它使我们能够默默地给予彼此从未有过的时间和爱。这让我们在他离开这个世界之前更亲密了。)”可知，作者多次去父亲家，一起坐着喝茶聊天，主要是为了共度时光，修复关系，享受彼此的陪伴。故选B。 3. 推理判断题。根据第二段“Those afternoons remain some of my happiest time spent with my Dad.(那些下午仍然是我和爸爸度过的最快乐的时光。)”可以推断父亲感到快乐，因为他们互相修复关系，享受彼此的陪伴。故选A。 4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“If there is one thing that I learned from those afternoons I spent with my Dad during the last years of his life, it is this: It is never too late to spent time with those you love. It is never too late to tell them that you love them. It is never too late to heal a relationship and mend a hurting heart. It doesn’t matter if they are here or in the heaven because love conquers even death. Begin today then! Spend an afternoon with those you love and those afternoons will become a gift of lifetime.(如果说我从父亲生命的最后几年里与他共度的那些下午中学到了什么的话，那就是：与你爱的人共度时光永远不会太晚。告诉他们你爱他们永远不会太晚。治愈一段感情，修补一颗受伤的心，永远不会太晚。他们是在这里还是在天堂都无所谓，因为爱甚至可以战胜死亡。从今天开始吧！和你爱的人共度一个下午，这些下午将成为你一生的礼物。)”可知，作者总结了他学到的道理，即与所爱之人共度时光永远不会太晚，所以主要目的是建议读者珍惜当下。故选B。 Passage 2 (2025山东省聊城市高三下学期一模英语试题)My three boys were infatuated(迷恋) with building blocks as children, and my husband would play with them, teaching the concept of a “stable base”. But I was the one alone with the kids day after day, enduring soul-crushing afternoons on the floor of the playroom. I remember when the boys were about 3, 7 and 8, feeling like it was an eternity until my husband would get home, and I was thinking: “Lego again? Didn’t we just do this yesterday?” Those hours seemed to go on forever. Of the three, my middle child, Aaron, was the one I couldn’t always understand. We moved from Ohio to the Bay Area. He’d always been change averse. He was unhappy, wailing for days like King Lear in the storm: “Why is everything different?” So how did Aaron find his balance? Aaron continued building with Lego even as his peers outgrew it. In middle school, he found an online group of enthusiasts who shared designs. By high school, he had discovered the “adult fans of Lego” community. During college, he started accepting commission(委托) work. After graduating, he continued with larger and better-paying commissions, cobbling(拼凑) together a burgeoning career. A few years after he graduated, he was hired by Lego. He and his wife now live in Billund, Denmark. Last fall, when Aaron and I went to the Lego store at Rockefeller Center, I felt like I got a glimpse into the center of his soul. We saw sets he’d designed, and he told me about fellow designers. I realize the concept of the “stable base” that my husband taught him all those years ago has become a metaphor for Aaron’s life: Lego is where he feels the most calm, happy and competent. He needs things to make sense in the way Lego makes sense. The time has gone too fast. I have a new and profound connection to Aaron. When I dump out a bag of the little plastic bricks and start sorting through them, just the mere sound brings me back, to remember and to feel the essence of my son, however far away he might be. 1. How did the author feel when building Lego with her children? A. Energetic. B. Content. C. Bored. D. Anxious. 2. What can we infer about Aaron? A. He usually keeps others at a distance. B. He is slow in adapting to life changes. C. His hobby changed as he grew up. D. He immersed himself in a virtual community. 3. What did the author realize after visiting the Lego store with Aaron? A. A stable base is important. B. A designer has a calm soul. C. Lego is her son’s “stable base”. D. It is meaningful to build Lego. 4. What does Lego mean to the author now? A. A bridge to connect with her son. B. A reminder of her happy childhood. C. A game to escape from life boredom. D. A passion for an endless imaginative world. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与儿子Aaron之间关于乐高积木的故事，以及乐高如何成为Aaron生活中的重要组成部分，并最终成为他的职业道路。 1. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“I remember when the boys were about 3, 7 and 8, feeling like it was an eternity until my husband would get home, and I was thinking: “Lego again? Didn’t we just do this yesterday?” Those hours seemed to go on forever.(我记得孩子们大概3岁、7岁和8岁的时候，感觉在丈夫回家之前的时间无比漫长，我当时就在想：“又玩乐高？我们昨天不是刚玩过吗？”那些时光似乎无穷无尽。)”可知，作者觉得在丈夫回家之前的时间很漫长，并且对于又要和孩子们玩乐高表示出厌烦，那些和孩子们玩乐高的时光似乎无穷无尽。故选C。 2. 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“We moved from Ohio to the Bay Area. He’d always been change averse. He was unhappy, wailing for days like King Lear in the storm: “Why is everything different?”(我们从俄亥俄州搬到了旧金山湾区。他向来不喜欢改变。他很不开心，像暴风雨中的李尔王一样哀号了好几天：“为什么一切都不一样了？”)”可知，Aaron一直不喜欢改变，当从俄亥俄州搬到旧金山湾区时，他不开心，像暴风雨中的李尔王一样哀号了好几天，这说明他在适应生活变化方面比较慢。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“I realize the concept of the “stable base” that my husband taught him all those years ago has become a metaphor for Aaron’s life: Lego is where he feels the most calm, happy and competent. He needs things to make sense in the way Lego makes sense.(我意识到，多年前我丈夫教他的“稳固基础”概念，已经成了亚伦人生的一个隐喻：乐高是让他感到最平静、快乐和自信的地方。他需要事物像乐高那样有章可循。)”可知，作者和Aaron去了乐高店后，意识到多年前丈夫教 Aaron 的“稳固基础”概念已经成为Aaron生活的一个隐喻，乐高是让他感到最平静、快乐和自信的地方，即乐高是Aaron的“稳固基础”。故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The time has gone too fast. I have a new and profound connection to Aaron. When I dump out a bag of the little plastic bricks and start sorting through them, just the mere sound brings me back, to remember and to feel the essence of my son, however far away he might be. (时间过得太快了。我和Aaron之间建立了一种全新的、深厚的联系。当我倒出一袋小小的塑料积木并开始整理时，仅仅是那声音就能把我带回到过去，让我想起儿子，感受到他的本质，无论他身在多远的地方。)”可知，作者现在和Aaron之间有了一种全新的、深厚的联系。当她倒出一袋小塑料积木并开始整理时，积木的声音能让她想起儿子，感受到儿子的本质，即便儿子远在他乡。这表明乐高成为了作者与儿子之间联系的桥梁。故选A。 Passage 3 (2025山东省临沂市高三一模考试英语试卷)Four-year-old Camila loves to dress up and rarely leaves the house without lipstick. Camila’s mother Annette Vea Lopez didn’t always know how to respond to Camila’s self-expression, but since participating in the Casa de los Ninos Parents as Teachers program, she now accepts her daughter’s fashion choices happily. “Camila’s been very independent since she was very young,” Vea Lopez said. “Adults would always comment on her makeup and how she dressed. She was always very girly. She’s 4 now and still that way. That’s just her personality. We love her just as she is. And we love that Parents as Teachers always encouraged us to let Camila be herself.” Vea Lopez heard about the Parents as Teachers home visitation program from a friend who suggested that she take part with then 1-year-old Camila. The FTFPSRP Council funds this program to help parents become their child’s first and best teachers. Parents as Teachers gives families personalized, in-home support through a trained parent educator. During home visits, the parent educator introduced the family to activities that support social-emotional development, such as being able to recognize and label emotions. Vea Lopez notices the impact these activities have had on her daughter. “I see that Camila’s confidence and self-esteem have grown. She began to open up to me more and talk about when she was feeling anxious or what she needed support with.” said Vea Lopez. Camil a recently graduated from the program and is ready for kindergarten. Vea Lopez feels indebted to Parents as Teachers for helping get her there. 1. How did Annette feel about Camila’s self-expression at first? A. Helpless. B. Favorable. C. Unclear. D. Indifferent. 2. What can we know from Vea Lopez’s words in paragraph 2? A. Camila has changed her personality as she grows older. B. Parents as Teachers supports Camila to be true to herself. C. Camila’s independence started when she was 4 years old. D. Adults’ comments on Camila had a negative impact on her. 3. What is the purpose of the Parents as Teachers project? A. To raise more money for needy families. B. To ensure great harmony in every family. C. To train children to be more personalized. D. To help parents bring up their children well. 4. What do the underlined words “feels indebted to” mean in the last paragraph? A. Sponsors. B. Boosts. C. Credits. D. Assesses. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了四岁女孩Camila和她的母亲Annette Vea Lopez参与“家长即教师”项目后，母亲学会了如何更好地支持女儿的自我表达，以及该项目对家庭产生的积极影响。 1. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Camila’s mother Annette Vea Lopez didn’t always know how to respond to Camila’s self-expression.(Camila的母亲Annette Vea Lopez并不总是知道如何应对Camila的自我表达)”可推知，一开始Annette对于Camila的自我表达感到无助。故选A。 2. 推理判断题。根据第二段中“That’s just her personality. We love her just as she is. And we love that Parents as Teachers always encouraged us to let Camila be herself.(这就是她的个性。我们爱她本来的样子。我们喜欢‘家长即教师’项目总是鼓励我们让Camila做自己)”可推知，“家长即教师”项目支持Camila保持自我。故选B。 3. 推理判断题。根据第三段中“The FTFPSRP Council funds this program to help parents become their child’s first and best teachers. Parents as Teachers gives families personalized, in-home support through a trained parent educator.(FTFPSRP委员会资助这个项目，帮助父母成为孩子的第一个也是最好的老师。‘家长即教师’项目通过受过训练的家长教育者，为家庭提供个性化的家庭支持)”可推知，该项目的目的是帮助父母更好地抚养和教育孩子。故选D。 4. 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Camila recently graduated from the program and is ready for kindergarten.(Camila最近从这个项目中毕业了，现在已经准备好上幼儿园了)”及下文“for helping get her there”可知，Camila顺利毕业，Vea Lopez认为是 “家长即教师” 项目帮助Camila成长，所以她应该是感激这个项目。由此可知，feels indebted to表示“感到感激或欠某人的情”，C选项“Credits”有“归功于；感激”的意思，最贴近“feels indebted to”的含义。故选C。 Passage 4 (2025届湖北省部分高中协作体高三年级三月联考一模)When I was about six years old, my mother came home one day and found that I had collected half a dozen babies of the neighbourhood—all of them too young to walk—and had them sitting before me on the floor while I was teaching them to wave their arms. When she asked the explanation of this, I informed her that it was my school of dance. She was amused, and placing herself at the piano. She began to play for me. This school continued and became very popular. Later on, little girls of the neighbourhood came and their parents paid me a small sum to teach them. This was the beginning of what afterwards proved a very profitable occupation. My mother took me to a famous ballet teacher, but his lessons did not please me. When the teacher told me to stand on my toes(脚趾) I asked him why, and when he replied “ Because it is beautiful, ” I said that it was ugly and against nature and after the third lesson I left his class, never to return. This stiff(僵硬) and commonplace gymnastics which he called dancing only disturbed my dream. I dreamed of a different dance. I did not know just what it would be, but I was feeling out towards an invisible world into which I guessed I might enter if I found the key. My art was already in me when I was a little girl, and it was owing to the heroic and adventurous spirit of my mother that it was not prevented. I believe that whatever the child is going to do in life should be begun when it is very young. I wonder how many parents realize that by the so-called education they are giving their children, they are only driving them into the commonplace, and taking away from them any chance of doing anything beautiful or original. 1. What was the writer doing when her mother came home one day? A. Teaching some babies to dance. B. Directing some babies to walk. C. Getting some babies together. D. Making some babies sit still. 2. How did the writer find the ballet? A. Old and unpopular. B. Ugly and unnatural. C. Graceful and original. D. Dreamlike and gymnastic. 3. What did the writer think she owed her success in art to? A. The ballet classes she had attended. B. Her inborn talent and great efforts. C. The lucky chance her parents gave her. D. Her mother’s support and understanding. 4. What’s the main idea of the text? A. Children should be encouraged to be educated as early as possible. B. Children should be driven to develop their interest in art at an early age. C. Parents should discover and develop their young children’s natural gift. D. Parents should instruct their children to decide on a promising occupation. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章通过作者小时候学习舞蹈的经历，以及妈妈对她的支持和理解告诉父母们应该发现并培养孩子的天赋，而不是用所谓的教育把孩子推向平凡。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段的“had them sitting before me on the floor while I was teaching them to wave their arms. When she asked the explanation of this, I informed her that it was my school of dance.(我让他们坐在我的前面，教他们挥动手臂。当她问我对此的解释时，我告诉她这是我的舞蹈学校)”可知，妈妈回家时作者正在教一些小孩跳舞。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段的“When the teacher told me to stand on my toes (脚趾) I asked him why, and when he replied “ Because it is beautiful, ” I said that it was ugly and against nature and after the third lesson I left his class, never to return. (当老师叫我用脚趾站起来时我问他为什么，当他回答“因为它很美”时，我说它很丑，而且违背了自然)”可知，作者认为芭蕾舞很丑且违背自然。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“My art was already in me when I was a little girl, and it was owing to the heroic and adventurous spirit of my mother that it was not prevented. (当我还是一个小女孩的时候，我的艺术就已经在我心中了，正是由于我母亲的英勇和冒险精神，它才没有被阻止)”可知，作者把自己在艺术方面的成功归功于妈妈的支持和理解。故选D。 4. 主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合最后一段的“I believe that whatever the child is going to do in life should be begun when it is very young. I wonder how many parents realize that by the so-called education they are giving their children, they are only driving them into the commonplace, and taking away from them any chance of doing anything beautiful or original. (我相信孩子一生中要做的事情都应该在很小的时候就开始。我想知道有多少父母意识到，通过他们给孩子的所谓教育，他们只会把他们推向平凡，剥夺他们做任何美好或原创事情的机会)”可知，文章通过作者小时候学习舞蹈的经历，以及妈妈对她的支持和理解告诉父母们应该发现并培养孩子的天赋，而不是用所谓的教育把孩子推向平凡。故选C。 高频话题02 人物传记 Passage 1 (2025安徽省示范高中皖北协作区高三下学期一模)An internationally praised cultural thing has introduced the attractive tale of Sun Wukong to audiences worldwide. But for Ghaffar Pourazar, a British-American dual citizen living in California; this legendary figure has been a part of his identity for decades. Pourazar’s lifelong passion for Peking Opera began by chance. In 1993, Pourazar attended a performance at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall and was instantly captured. He went backstage right after the show and made friends with the Chinese performers. With their help, Pourazar was enrolled at an opera school. Just three months later, he left his life in Britain behind and. moved to Beijing to train in the martial roles of the art. Starting as ar r adult was not easy, as Peking Opera is a complex mixture of vocal performance, mime, martial arts, dance and acrobatics. In addition to the physical demands, mastering the Chinese language posed another problem. “I was constantly reciting the subtitles and. songs, whether I was eating, bathing, walking, or even dreaming,” Pourazar said. Pourazar believes that great art transcends(超越) languages. Over the years, he has devoted himself to introducing Peking Opera and Sun Wukong to international audiences. He has also been teaching courses and organizing workshops in the United-States, bringing Peking Opera to curious Western learners. To better connect with. Western audiences and learners, he adapted some classic plays such as The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven into English versions and he also adapted Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream into-Peking Opera. In recognition of his contributions, Pourazar received the Great Wall Friendship Award from the Beijing government in 2014. “Cultural exchange should be reciprocal. I aim to blend my expertise m opera with my multicultural background to create enriching artistic experiences for the audiences,” said Pourazar. 1. What is the author’s intention of writing paragraph 1? A. To prove Ghaffar Pourazar’s achievement. B. To introduce a cultural influence on an individual. C. To explain the cultural significance of Sun Wukong. D. To highlight the fascination of ancient Chinese tales. 2. What do we know about Pourazar’s experience of learning Peking Opera? A. Language was a significant barrier for him. B. The performers he met backstage taught him the art. C. Queen Elizabeth made him interested in Peking Opera. D. His enthusiasm for Peking Opera started at an early age. 3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. His great love for Peking Opera. B. His amazing performance on stage. C. His belief in performing Peking Opera. D. His contribution to spreading Peking Opera. 4. Which of the following words best describe Pourazar? A. Persistent and gentle. B. Humorous and charming. C. Traditional and cautious. D. Determined and innovative. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Ghaffar Pourazar与京剧的深厚渊源及传播贡献。 1. 推理判断题。根据第一段“An internationally praised cultural thing has introduced the attractive tale of Sun Wukong to audiences worldwide. But for Ghaffar Pourazar, a British-American dual citizen living in California; this legendary figure has been a part of his identity for decades.(一个备受国际赞誉的文化作品向全球观众介绍了孙悟空这一引人入胜的故事。但是，对于居住在加利福尼亚的英美双重国籍公民加法尔·普拉扎尔而言，这位传奇人物几十年来一直是他身份认同的一部分)”可知，文章先是说孙悟空这一文化形象在世界范围内的影响，接着指出对Pourazar来说，这个传奇人物已经成为他身份的一部分数十年了。由此可知，作者写第一段的意图是介绍一种文化对一个人的影响。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段的“In addition to the physical demands, mastering the Chinese language posed another problem. “I was constantly reciting the subtitles and. songs, whether I was eating, bathing, walking, or even dreaming,” Pourazar said.(除了身体上的要求外，掌握中文还带来了另一个问题。普拉扎尔说：“无论我是在吃饭、洗澡、走路，甚至是在做梦，我都在不断地背诵台词和歌曲。”)”可知，语言对Pourazar来说是一个很大的障碍。故选A。 3. 主旨大意题。根据第四段的“Pourazar believes that great art transcends (超越) languages. Over the years, he has devoted himself to introducing Peking Opera and Sun Wukong to international audiences.(普拉扎尔认为，伟大的艺术超越语言界限。多年来，他致力于向国际观众介绍京剧和孙悟空这一角色)”以及全段可知，本段讲述了多年来他致力于向国际观众介绍京剧和孙悟空，在美国授课、组织研习班，还改编经典剧目，这些都体现了他对传播京剧所做的贡献。故选D。 4. 推理判断题。根据第二段的“Just three months later, he left his life in Britain behind and moved to Beijing to train in the martial roles of the art.(仅仅三个月后，他就告别了英国的生活，搬到北京，去学习这门艺术中的武打角色)”以及第三段他克服语言等困难学习京剧，能看出他很有决心；根据第四段的“To better connect with Western audiences and learners, he adapted some classic plays such as The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven into English versions and he also adapted Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream into Peking Opera.(为了更好地与西方观众和学习者建立联系，他将《孙悟空：大闹天宫》等经典剧目改编成英文版，还把莎士比亚的《仲夏夜之梦》改编成京剧)” 可知，他改编经典剧目，体现了他的创新。所有Pourazar既有决心又有创新精神。故选D。 Passage 2 (2025河北省部分重点高中高三下学期调研考试)Babe Ruth, known by nicknames like the “Sultan of Swat” and the “Colossus of Clout”, was famous for his amazing skills on the baseball field. But not many people know that he was also a pioneer in cancer treatment. Born in February 1895, Babe Ruth was already the undoubted king of baseball by the lime he turned 30. His career was filled with record-breaking achievements, including setting new single-season home run records three years in a row. Despite his success on the field, his lifestyle off the field was not very healthy, which eventually led to health problems. In 1925, Ruth collapsed due to severe stomach pain caused by his poor diet, which included eating too many hot dogs and drinking lots of soda. This event sparked rumors(谣言) about his death but actually led to a suspension from baseball in 1925. When he became seriously ill in 1946, doctors discovered he had nasopharyngeal cancer. Traditional treatments did not stop the progress of his illness. In 1947, Dr. Richard Lewisohn suggested that Ruth participate in a clinical trial for teropterin, an experimental drug that had only been tested on rats before. This made Ruth one of the first patients to receive chemotherapy(化疗). “I realized that if anything was learned about that type of treatment, whether good or bad,” Ruth wrote in his autobiography, “it would be useful in the future for doctors and maybe for a lot of people with the same problem as mine.” Ruth’s response to the treatment was initially positive, though it did not last long. He passed away on August 16, 1948, but his legacy in both sports and medicine lives on. Thanks to Ruth and other early participants, chemotherapy became widely available in the 1950s, significantly improving survival rates for various types of cancer. 1. What can be inferred about Babe Ruth in paragraph 1? A. He was known for his nicknames. B. He was the best baseball player of his time. C. His training method off the field ruined his health. D. Few people know that he devoted a lot to cancer treatment. 2. What led to Ruth’s collapse in 1925? A. His constant training. B. Unbalanced daily diets. C. Some rumors about his death. D. Ineffective traditional treatments. 3. What does the author want to show by quoting Ruth’s autobiography in paragraph 3? A. Ruth’s achievements in baseball. B. Ruth’s curiosity about chemotherapy. C. Ruth’s doubt about the new treatment. D. Ruth’s contribution to cancer treatment. 4. Which of the following words can best describe Babe Ruth? A. Modest and generous. B. Ambitious and proud. C. Energetic and devoted. D. Optimistic and courageous. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 4. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了棒球传奇人物贝比·鲁斯(Babe Ruth)不仅在棒球领域取得了卓越成就，还是癌症治疗领域的先驱。 1. 推理判断题。根据第一段“Babe Ruth, known by nicknames like the ‘Sultan of Swat’ and the ‘Colossus of Clout’, was famous for his amazing skills on the baseball field. But not many people know that he was also a pioneer in cancer treatment.(贝比·鲁斯，以‘猛击之苏丹’和‘重击之大物’等绰号闻名，以他在棒球场上的惊人技艺而闻名。但很少有人知道，他也是癌症治疗的先驱。)”可推知，贝比·鲁斯是他那个时代最棒的棒球运动员。故选B项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段“In 1925, Ruth collapsed due to severe stomach pain caused by his poor diet, which included eating too many hot dogs and drinking lots of soda.(1925年，鲁斯因为饮食不健康导致的严重胃痛而晕倒，他的饮食包括吃太多热狗和喝很多苏打水。)”可知，不健康的日常饮食导致了鲁斯1925年的晕倒。故选B项。 3. 推理判断题。根据第三段中引用的鲁斯自传的话“‘I realized that if anything was learned about that type of treatment, whether good or bad,’ Ruth wrote in his autobiography, ‘it would be useful in the future for doctors and maybe for a lot of people with the same problem as mine.’(鲁斯在他的自传中写道：‘我意识到，如果能从这种治疗中了解到什么，无论是好是坏，它将来对医生，也许对很多和我有同样问题的人来说都是有用的。’)”以及最后一段“Thanks to Ruth and other early participants, chemotherapy became widely available in the 1950s, significantly improving survival rates for various types of cancer.(多亏了鲁斯和其他早期的参与者，化疗在20世纪50年代被广泛使用，显著提高了各种癌症的存活率。)”可推知，作者通过引用鲁斯自传中的话是想表明鲁斯对癌症治疗的贡献。故选D项。 4. 推理判断题。根据第一段“But not many people know that he was also a pioneer in cancer treatment.(但很少有人知道，他也是癌症治疗的先驱。)”可推知，鲁斯是勇敢的；根据第三段中引用的鲁斯自传的话“‘I realized that if anything was learned about that type of treatment, whether good or bad,’ Ruth wrote in his autobiography, ‘it would be useful in the future for doctors and maybe for a lot of people with the same problem as mine.’(鲁斯在他的自传中写道:‘我意识到，如果能从这种治疗中了解到什么，无论是好是坏，它将来对医生，也许对很多和我有同样问题的人来说都是有用的。’)”以及第四段中“Ruth’s response to the treatment was initially positive, though it did not last long. (鲁斯对治疗的反应最初是积极的，尽管这种反应没有持续太久。)”可推知，鲁斯是乐观的；故面对疾病，鲁斯表现出了乐观、开朗、积极治疗且充满勇气。故选D项。 Passage 3 (2025河北省沧州市五县联考高三下学期一模)Cathy Brennan calmly paddled her bright yellow kayak(皮艇) down the Potomac River, continuing her voyage, the latest of her solo trips on major waterways. It was tough, but it allowed Brennan to let go of everything else, empty her brain of the everyday chores and focus on the now. “I’m in the moment, looking at the waves.” said Brennan. The journey is a minimalist style: sleeping bag, small tent, rain jacket, change of clothes, first aid kit, apples and cheese sticks. When she’s thirsty, she scoops water from the rivers and pumps it through a filter. “I always drink the river,” she says. Brennan loves being on the rivers, seeing the bald eagles above, deer on the banks and a fascinating array of bugs and insects that never find their way into homes. However, every few days Brennan will find a hotel for the night where she can get a shower and eat a cheeseburger. She’ll also check in with her husband John, who has helped her select the river and research the trips at their home. “He’s my virtual Sherpa with benefits,” Brennan says, laughing. She has a phone with her but rarely calls or texts anyone. Her children usually keep track of her via the transponder that sends them her location every 10minutes or so. Brennan knows that solo kayaking is not for everyone and she’s not reckless. Brennan grew up on a lake and was a strong swimmer and boater from an early age. When going through rough rapids, she watches the weather carefully. She is cautious about where she camps and who is around her. She has packed up her gear and headed back out on the river when she has felt unsafe. Surely, she is alone on these journeys but she isn’t lonely. She suggested that we all need some disconnection from the wired world to find the wider world around us. 1. What can be learned about Cathy Brennan from paragraph 1? A. She longs for calmness. B. She seeks inner peace. C. She is fond of travelling. D. She is tired of everyday housework. 2. Why does Brennan regard her husband as “virtual Sherpa with benefits”? A. Because he keeps track of her. B. Because he arranges the route for her. C. Because he accompanies her on the river. D. Because he contacts her with calls and texts. 3. What does the underlined word “reckless” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Cautious. B. Fearless. C. Ambitious. D. Thoughtless. 4. How is Brennan’s kayak trip according to the passage? A. Odd and instructive. B. Romantic and thrilling C. Costly and relaxing D. Tough and rewarding. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 4. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了凯茜·布伦南用她的黄色皮艇独自旅行的故事。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It was tough, but it allowed Brennan to let go of everything else, empty her brain of the everyday chores and focus on the now. (这很艰难，但它让布伦南放下了其他一切，把她的大脑从日常琐事中清空，专注于现在)”可知，凯茜·布伦南独自旅行是为了寻求内心的平静。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“She’ll also check in with her husband John, who has helped her select the river and research the trips at their home. “He’s my virtual Sherpa with benefits.”(她还会和丈夫约翰联系，他帮她选择了河流，并在家里研究了旅行。“他是我有福的虚拟夏尔巴人。”)”可知，布伦南认为她的丈夫是“有福的虚拟夏尔巴人”，因为他为她安排路线。故选B。 3. 词句猜测题。根据划线词下文“Brennan grew up on a lake and was a strong swimmer and boater from an early age. When going through rough rapids, she watches the weather carefully. She is cautious about where she camps and who is around her. She has packed up her gear and headed back out on the river when she has felt unsafe.(布伦南在湖边长大，从小就擅长游泳和划船。在穿越险滩时，她会仔细观察天气。她对自己的营地和周围的人都很谨慎。当她感到不安全时，她会收拾好装备，回到河上)”可知，布伦南非常谨慎，并不鲁莽。由此可知，划线词reckless与thoughtless“轻率的，欠考虑的”意思接近。故选D。 4. 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It was tough, but it allowed Brennan to let go of everything else, empty her brain of the everyday chores and focus on the now.(这很艰难，但它让布伦南放下了其他一切，把她的大脑从日常琐事中清空，专注于现在)”及最后一段中的“She suggested that we all need some disconnection from the wired world to find the wider world around us.(她认为，我们都需要与有线世界断开一些联系，以发现我们周围更广阔的世界)”可知推，布伦南的旅行虽然很艰难，但是很值得。故选D。 Passage 4 (2025河北省承德市、张家口市高三下学期一模)With arms outstretched, Shyanne Sellers smiled as her teammates surrounded her to celebrate her buzzer-beating three-pointer(压哨三分球) that led to the win over the Purdue University basketball team. Shyanne’s impressive basketball skills and confidence seem to come naturally—her dad, Brad Sellers, played alongside Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls. But the wallpaper on her phone suggests another story. The phrase “living strong, fighting long, till MS is gone” is to honor her mom, Kym Sellers, who’s battled multiple sclerosis(多发性硬化症) for decades. “It just made me work really hard, just knowing that anything’s possible if you put your mind to it,” she said of her mom’s fight. “People are like, ‘Oh, that’s so sad.’ but she doesn’t make you feel like it’s sad. She’s just grateful for everything she can do.” Growing up in Aurora, Ohio, as the youngest of four—all of whom played basketball—Shyanne could dribble(运球) nearly before she could walk, Kym says, and the family had to hold her back from rushing onto the court at her sisters’ games. And while Shyanne doesn’t remember a time when her mom could walk, she does recall Mom’s efforts to get her started in the sport. Kym signed Shyanne up for a 5-year-old rec league when she was 4. She was just so into it. The early introduction, as well as Kym’s encouragement to play in the Amateur Athletic Union, led Shyanne to become a professional player. Her family has been there throughout her journey, traveling to most games, home and away. “What I love about her parents is that they allow me to coach her hard, and through that, you can see that growth with Shyanne,” head coach Brenda Frese said. “It’s important to have those culture players within your program that want to leave their own mark.” As Shyanne looks to her future, she knows that her family’s love and support will continue to be crucial as she fights for greatness. 1. What does Shyanne think of her mother? A. Generous. B. Ambitious. C. Patient. D. Optimistic. 2. What can we learn about Shyanne as a baby from paragraph 3? A. She had a natural talent. B. She was discouraged from playing. C. She was taught basketball by her father. D. She didn’t enjoy playing with her sisters. 3. How did Shyanne start her basketball career? A. She was encouraged by her father. B. Her mother signed her up for a basketball league. C. She was coached by professionals from an early age. D. She started playing after watching a basketball game. 4. What does Brenda appreciate about Shyanne’s parents? A. They support Brenda’s coaching method. B. They let Shyanne make her own decisions. C. They allow Shyanne to play in more games. D. They encourage Shyanne to leave her mark. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 4. A 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了一位出色的篮球运动员Shyanne Sellers的成长经历。 1. 推理判断题。根据第二段“...her mom, Kym Sellers, who’s battled multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症) for decades. ‘It just made me work really hard, just knowing that anything’s possible if you put your mind to it,’ she said of her mom’s fight. ‘People are like, ‘Oh, that’s so sad.’ but she doesn’t make you feel like it’s sad. She’s just grateful for everything she can do.(她母亲与多发性硬化症抗争了几十年。‘这让我非常努力地工作，因为我知道，只要你用心，一切皆有可能，’她谈到母亲的奋斗时说。‘人们会说，哦，这太可悲了。但她不会让你感到悲伤。她只是对自己能做的一切心存感激’)”可知，她的母亲是乐观的。故选D项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段“…Shyanne could dribble (运球) nearly before she could walk, Kym says, and the family had to hold her back from rushing onto the court at her sisters’ games.(Kym说，Shyanne几乎在会走路之前就会运球了，姐姐们比赛时，她的家人不得不阻止她冲到球场上)”可知，她很小就展现出篮球方面的天赋。故选A项。 3. 细节理解题。根据第四段“Kym signed Shyanne up for a 5-year-old rec league when she was 4. She was just so into it.(在Shyanne 4岁的时候，Kym为她报名了一个5岁的体育联盟。她很喜欢)”可知，是她的妈妈Kym帮她报名参加了一个篮球联盟，从而开始了她的篮球生涯。故选B项。 4. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段引用教练的话“What I love about her parents is that they allow me to coach her hard, and through that, you can see that growth with Shyanne(我喜爱她的父母的一点是，他们允许我努力训练她，通过这些训练，你可以看到Shyanne的成长)”可知，教练很感激她的父母支持自己的对Shyanne的训练方法。故选A项。 Passage 5 (2025河北省邢台市名校协作高三下学期一模)A few years ago, Rachel Harder, a fourth-grade teacher, attended a trauma(精神创伤) conference. She learned that some police stations partnered with schools so they could let teachers know when one of their students had a police encounter, something that could cause the student to need extra care or attention. “I loved this idea and figured there had to be a way to make this work within my own classroom community,” Rachel said. A year after the conference, Rachel had a student with autism(自闭症) who frequently had tough days. To support her, Rachel told the student’s mother to simply text her “handle with care” to let her know when it was going to be one of those days. “I knew that when she texted me, it meant that her daughter needed some extra time and a quiet location, not the gym for morning announcements, so that the rest of her day went smoothly,” Rachel said. The simple method was such a success that Rachel decided to send all of her students home with a note for their parents. It explained what the “Handle with Care” system was and how they could take advantage of it. In no time, parents began to show their appreciation for Rachel’s incredible act of kindness. But Rachel’s kindness didn’t end with her class. News about the amazing system spread, and teachers across the country began giving it a shot in their own classrooms. Printouts can be found on the Smart School House website, and the feedback(反馈) has been extremely positive! “The parents just let me know it was a hard morning for their children,” Rachel said. “I don’t need to know details but parents like that know I’m keeping an extra eye on them.” Rachel added, “Even though teachers can sometimes tell when a student is having a tough day by the way they’ re acting, these simple texts allow educators to make minor adjustments in advance that in turn make the whole day better for everyone.” 1. Why does the author write paragraph 1? A. To show many students are mentally unhealthy. B. To introduce the inspiration for Rachel’s system. C. To analyze the causes of students’ health problems. D. To emphasize parents should understand their kids. 2. How might Rachel treat the girl student with tough days? A. By communicating with her for a long time. B. By taking her to the gym for announcements. C. By driving her back home as soon as possible. D. By giving her some time alone in a quiet place. 3. What can we learn about Rachel’s “Handle with Care” system? A. It is well received. B. It ends with her class. C. It still confuses parents. D. It needs further testing. 4. What do Rachel’s words in the last paragraph suggest? A. Students are responsible for their own health. B. It’s easy to tell if a student is having a tough day. C. Educators needn’t always comfort their students. D. The reminder of students’ emotional problems matters. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了四年级教师Rachel Harder受警察与学校合作模式的启发，在班级推行“小心呵护”系统并取得成功，该系统还在全国传播。 1. 推理判断题。根据第一段中“A few years ago, Rachel Harder, a fourth-grade teacher, attended a trauma (精神创伤) conference. She learned that some police stations partnered with schools so they could let teachers know when one of their students had a police encounter, something that could cause the student to need extra care or attention.(几年前，四年级教师Rachel Harder参加了一个创伤学会议。她了解到一些警察局与学校合作，这样当学生与警察有接触时，他们可以让老师知道，这种情况可能会导致学生需要额外的照顾或关注)”和第二段中Rachel Harder的话“I loved this idea and figured there had to be a way to make this work within my own classroom community(我喜欢这个想法，我想一定有一种方法可以在我自己的课堂社区中实现这一目标)”可推知，第一段是为了介绍Rachel的“小心呵护”系统的灵感来源，即源于她在参加的创伤学会议中了解到的警校合作。故选B项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第四段中“I knew that when she texted me, it meant that her daughter needed some extra time and a quiet location, not the gym for morning announcements, so that the rest of her day went smoothly(我知道当她给我发短信时，这意味着她的女儿需要一些额外的时间和一个安静的地方，而不是去体育馆参加早间通告，这样她一天剩下的时间才能顺利度过)”可知，Rachel会让这个女孩在安静的地方独处一段时间。故选D项。 3. 推理判断题。根据第五段中“In no time, parents began to show their appreciation for Rachel’s incredible act of kindness.(很快，家长们就开始对瑞秋令人难以置信的善举表示感激)”和第六段中“News about the amazing system spread, and teachers across the country began giving it a shot in their own classrooms. Printouts can be found on the Smart School House website, and the feedback (反馈) has been extremely positive!(关于这个惊人系统的消息传开了，全国各地的教师开始在自己的课堂上尝试使用它。在智能学校之家网站上可以找到相关打印资料，反馈非常积极!)”可知，Rachel的“小心呵护”系统很受欢迎。故选A项。 4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Rachel的话“Even though teachers can sometimes tell when a student is having a tough day by the way they’ re acting, these simple texts allow educators to make minor adjustments in advance that in turn make the whole day better for everyone.(尽管老师们有时可以通过学生的行为判断出他们什么时候过得不好，但这些简单的短信让教育工作者能够提前做出一些小调整，从而让每个人的一整天都过得更好)”可知，最后一段中Rachel的话表明对学生情绪问题的提醒很重要。故选D项。 Passage 6 (2025江苏省南通、泰州、镇江等市高三上学期第一次调研测试)More than three centuries after she made an adventurous transatlantic voyage to study butterflies, a rare copy of the hand-coloured masterwork by the great naturalist and artist Maria Merian is returning to Amsterdam. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is one of the most fascinating(有吸引力的) books in natural history. It included some 60 richly coloured plates illustrating the different stages of development that she had observed in Suriname’s insects. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is a work of art and scientific scholarship. Merian recorded the local names of plants and insects she studied. In contrast to other European naturalists, she credited local people with helping her discover the colony’s wildlife, although didn’t name individuals. Born in 1647 in Frankfurt, Germany, Merian learned to paint in her artist father’s workshop, and became fascinated by silkworms, moths and butterflies. At that time, insects were believed to spring forth magically from mud, waste and plant matter in a process known as “spontaneous generation”. While Merian was not the first to show the transformation from egg to adult insect, her artistic talents helped to bring this message to a wider audience. The pioneering work of Merian was celebrated for its scientific accuracy and for bringing a new standard of precision to scientific illustration. In 1691, Merian moved to Amsterdam and opened her own studio. She worked as an independent artist and prepared specimens for a growing market of collectors. In Amsterdam, Merian had access to some of the finest natural history collections in the world. As she associated with famous scholars, physicians and botanists, ideas for her own voyage of discovery began to take shape. At 52, she embarked on(开始) a self-funded voyage to Suriname, driven by curiosity about the lives of insects. Her image would be dismissed as a fantasy. In the 18th century, people responded: “that’ s what you get when you send a woman to tropical places. She probably made that up”. But scientists later confirmed her findings. The spider plate was a very good example of how Merian worked. She was a really good observer. 1. What do we know about Metamorphosis of the Suriname? A. It won a book award for art. B. It listed the names of local helpers. C. It recorded Merian’s transatlantic voyage. D. It was based on Merian’s own observations. 2. What was the significance of Merian’s work? A. It had extremely high artistic value. B. It was the first natural history book. C. It shaped our understanding of insects. D. It introduced a creative research theory. 3. What inspired Merian’s idea of a personal journey to Suriname? A. Her encounter with noted scientists. B. Her ambition to expand her business. C. Her dream to travel around the world. D. Her curiosity about the lives of insects. 4. What can be inferred about nature study in Merian’s time? A. It lacked convincing evidence. B. It was conducted in tough places. C. It was considered the domain of men. D. It greatly improved women’s social status. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 4. C 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了伟大的博物学家和艺术家玛丽亚・梅里安(Maria Merian)进行了一次充满冒险的跨大西洋之旅以研究蝴蝶，三个多世纪后，她的一本手绘彩色杰作的稀有副本正回归阿姆斯特丹。《苏里南昆虫变态图谱》是自然历史领域最具吸引力的书籍之一。文章同时讲述了梅里安的生平以及她做出的贡献。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Metamorphosis of the Suriname is one of the most fascinating (有吸引力的) books in natural history. It included some 60 richly coloured plates illustrating the different stages of development that she had observed in Suriname’s insects.( 《苏里南昆虫变态图谱》是自然史上最引人入胜的书籍之一。它包括大约60个色彩丰富的盘子，说明了她在苏里南观察到的昆虫的不同发展阶段。)” 可知，《苏里南昆虫变态图谱》是基于梅里安自己的观察(It was based on Merian’s own observations)，书中有大约60幅色彩丰富的插图，描绘了她在苏里南观察到的昆虫的不同发育阶段。故选D项。 2. 推理判断题。根据第三段中“At that time, insects were believed to spring forth magically from mud, waste and plant matter in a process known as “spontaneous generation”. While Merian was not the first to show the transformation from egg to adult insect, her artistic talents helped to bring this message to a wider audience. The pioneering work of Merian was celebrated for its scientific accuracy and for bringing a new standard of precision to scientific illustration.( 当时，人们相信昆虫会神奇地从泥土、废物和植物物质中冒出来，这一过程被称为“自然发生”。虽然梅里安不是第一个展示从卵到成虫转变的人，但她的艺术才华有助于将这一信息带给更广泛的观众。梅里安的开创性工作因其科学准确性而闻名，并为科学插图带来了新的精确标准。)”可知，当时人们认为昆虫是通过“自然发生”从泥土、废物和植物物质中神奇地产生的，而梅里安的开创性工作以其科学准确性和为科学插图带来新的精确标准而受到赞誉，她的艺术才能让更多人了解到昆虫从卵到成虫的转变，说明她的作品塑造了我们对昆虫的理解(It shaped our understanding of insects)，故选C项。 3. 细节理解题。根据第四段中“In Amsterdam, Merian had access to some of the finest natural history collections in the world. As she associated with famous scholars, physicians and botanists, ideas for her own voyage of discovery began to take shape. At 52, she embarked on (开始) a self-funded voyage to Suriname, driven by curiosity about the lives of insects.( 在阿姆斯特丹，梅里安可以接触到一些世界上最好的自然历史收藏品。当她与著名学者、医生和植物学家交往时，她自己的发现之旅的想法开始成形。52岁时，出于对昆虫生活的好奇，她自费前往苏里南。)”可知，在阿姆斯特丹，梅里安接触到了世界上一些最好的自然历史收藏，当她与著名学者、医生和植物学家交往时，她自己的探索之旅的想法开始成形，所以是她与著名科学家的接触(Her encounter with noted scientists)激发了她去苏里南的想法。故选A项。 4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Her image would be dismissed as a fantasy. In the 18th century, people responded: “that’ s what you get when you send a woman to tropical places. She probably made that up”.( 她的形象会被认为是一种幻想。在18世纪，人们回答说：“这就是你把一个女人送到热带地区所得到的。”这可能是她编造的。”)”可知，在18世纪，人们认为派一个女人去热带地区得到的结果可能是编造的，这暗示在梅里安那个时代，自然研究被认为是男性的领域(It was considered the domain of men)。故选C项。 Passage 7 (2025江苏省南通市如皋市高三下上学期适应性考试(一))Brice Christianson went to sporting events as a child and realized how inaccessible thatworld was for his deaf father. Recently, he stood 10 feet from National Hockey League (NHL)Commissioner(国家冰球联盟委员) Gary Bettman translating English into American Sign Language (ASL) for the annual league address at the Stanley Cup Final. Sign language interpreters have been present for national anthems(国歌), but this represented the NHL’s biggest step yet to make the stories around hockey available to the deaf and hard of hearing community. “We’re just scratching the surface,” said Christianson, now CEO for P-X-P, which specializes in making sports and entertainment more accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing. “Before, we always felt like we were lucky. Like I felt like we were lucky to be here ... but now I feel like we belong.” “Fans are diverse, and deaf and hard of hearing people belong among them,” said Christianson as he interpreted ASL into English for his business partner Jason Altmann. Having Christianson there to interpret for Bettman is one branch of the league’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. Melissa Parnagian, NHl manager of growth strategies and social impact, knows the deaf and hard of hearing people are usually not the first group considered in that department, but has spoken plenty with Christianson and Altmann about what would help and be needed. “What they emphasized to us is that a lot of what you can see in gameplay is easy to capture, but a lot of the sort of commentary and the business of the game, the culture of the game - the off-ice stuff- is often what gets lost because it's less visual,” said Parnagian. The National Association of the Deaf commended the NHL for the move. CEO Howard Rosenblum called it another milestone and said, “We hope that this momentum(势头) leads to full access everywhere, including visibility on television broadcasts.” Christianson’s goal is to help normalize sign language interpreters and make it “automatic” for teams and leagues to use them at major events. 1. What motivated Christianson to advocate sign language in sports? A. The business potential in the field. B. The problems his deaf father encountered. C. His desire to become a sign language interpreter. D. His wish to improve the quality of commentary in sports. 2. What is probably the main focus of Christianson’s organization, P-X-P? A. Raising public awareness of helping the deaf. B. Promoting diversity and inclusion in sports events. C. Enhancing the visual experience of sports broadcasts. D. Providing sign language interpreters for public events. 3. What does Parnagian mainly talk about in paragraph 8? A. The social impact of the game. B. The importance of visual culture. C. The dominant culture of the game. D. The overlooked aspects of gameplay. 4. What is Rosenblum’s view on the NH’s move? A. Sympathetic. B. Dismissive. C. Tolerant. D. Grateful. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了布莱斯·克里斯蒂安森致力于在体育赛事中推广手语，以帮助聋哑人和听力障碍者更好地参与和享受体育赛事的故事。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Brice Christianson went to sporting events as a child and realized how inaccessible that world was for his deaf father. (布莱斯·克里斯蒂安森小时候去参加体育赛事，意识到聋哑父亲很难接触这个世界。)”可知，是克里斯蒂安森聋哑的父亲在体育赛事中遇到的问题促使他在体育领域倡导手语。故选B。 2. 推理判断题。根据第四段“...Christianson, now CEO for P-X-P, which specializes in making sports and entertainment more accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing. (……克里斯蒂安森现在是P-X-P的首席执行官，该公司专门致力于让聋哑人和听力障碍者更容易接触体育和娱乐。)”可推知，克里斯蒂安森的组织P-X-P可能的主要关注点是为公共活动提供手语翻译。故选D。 3. 主旨大意题。根据第八段“What they emphasized to us is that a lot of what you can see in gameplay is easy to capture, but a lot of the sort of commentary and the business of the game, the culture of the game - the off-ice stuff - is often what gets lost because it’s less visual. (他们向我们强调的是，你在比赛中能看到的很多东西很容易捕捉到，但很多解说、比赛的业务、比赛的文化——冰场外的东西——往往因为缺乏视觉效果而丢失。)”可知，帕纳吉安在第8段主要讲的是比赛中被忽视的方面。故选D。 4. 推理判断题。倒数第二段“The National Association of the Deaf commended the NHL for the move. CEO Howard Rosenblum called it another milestone and said, ‘We hope that this momentum (势头) leads to full access everywhere, including visibility on television broadcasts’. (美国全国聋人协会对NHL的这一举措表示赞赏。首席执行官霍华德·罗森布卢姆称这是又一个里程碑，并表示‘我们希望这一势头能推动各地都能全面接触，包括在电视广播中的可见度’。)”可知，罗森布卢姆希望这一势头能推动各地都能全面接触，包括在电视广播中的可见度，由此可推知，他对NHL此举是持同情的态度。故选A。 Passage 8 (2025河南省名校联盟高三第六次联考(一模))Covering over 170,000 hectares, the bio-diverse Hasdeo Aranya forest bears the burden of being resource-rich. It sits on top of some 5.6 billion tons of coal, making it one of India’s largest reserves and the focus of intense interest from coal companies. But the forests, as well as the animals, birds and many small creatures in this area, are facing the risk of being destroyed. Shukla spent his childhood in his hometown surrounded by the natural beauty. Growing up, he found himself drawn to environmental activism. He met other activists, visited various parts and saw first-hand how polluted its rivers were and how quickly industries were springing up. Meanwhile, multiple movements and organizations were fighting similar battles, so Shukla managed to bring them together, creating one strong platform that could expand their struggles at the state level. One of Shukla’s biggest successes was to organize farmers to protest a limestone(石灰岩) mining project that endangered the lakes there. As a result of their extensive effort, the project was terminated. In 2011, a large company wanted to open up new mines in the forest and that was pressurizing local communities. But the people of the area lacked any legal know-how and were easily taken in by widespread misinformation. Shukla started educating the residents about their rights. He made the residents aware of the law, their rights, and then find the safeguards to protect themselves. However, there were both victories and setbacks during Shukla’s 12-year-long fight. For instance, the central government had proposed 21 coal blocks in 2020. The next year 1, 995 square kilometers of the forest was designated as a reserve, and 1, 700 square kilometers declared as a mining-free zone. But there are still a few areas where the threat exists. There is also the danger to his own safety. However, hope remains, thanks to a generation of young environmentalists emerging from these communities. “The dream is that not a single tree should be cut for mining against the wishes of the community. And if society places more stress on protecting the environment, governments will be forced to act,” Shukla concludes. 1. What has drawn people’s attention to the Hasdeo Aranya forest? A. Its rich biodiversity and unique wildlife. B. Its vast reserves of coal beneath the forest. C. Its cultural significance to local communities. D. Its potential for eco-tourism and sustainable development. 2. What does the underlined word “terminated” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Acknowledged. B. Canceled. C. Assessed. D. Justified. 3. What does Shukla hope for in the future? A. Communities should prioritize economic development. B. More young people can engage in environmental protection. C. Environmental awareness can influence government actions. D. The government should strengthen their control over forest resources. 4. Which of the following words can be used to describe Shukla? A. Responsible and determined. B. Humble and ambitious. C. Open-minded and honest. D. Selfless and considerate. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要介绍了Shukla目睹家乡被污染和破坏后组织活动进行斗争的故事。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“It sits on top of some 5.6 billion tons of coal, making it one of India’s largest reserves and the focus of intense interest from coal companies.(它的煤炭储量约为56亿吨，是印度最大的煤炭储量之一，也是煤炭公司强烈关注的焦点)”可知，Hasdeo Aranya森林下面蕴藏着大量的煤炭，吸引了人们的关注，故选B。 2. 词句猜测题。根据划线词前“One of Shukla’s biggest successes was to organize farmers to protest a limestone (石灰岩) mining project that endangered the lakes there.(Shukla最大的成功之一是组织农民抗议一个危及那里湖泊的石灰石开采项目)”以及“As a result of their extensive effort(由于他们的广泛努力)”可知，此处是描述Shukla斗争成功的一个例子，指由于他们广泛的努力，这个项目被叫停，terminated意为“停止，结束”，故选B。 3. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The dream is that not a single tree should be cut for mining against the wishes of the community. And if society places more stress on protecting the environment, governments will be forced to act(我们的梦想是，在不违背社区意愿的情况下砍伐任何一棵树。如果社会更加重视保护环境，政府将被迫采取行动)”可知，Shukla希望社会更加重视保护环境，最终政府被迫采取行动，故他未来希望环境意识可以影响政府的行动，故选C。 4. 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Meanwhile, multiple movements and organizations were fighting similar battles, so Shukla managed to bring them together, creating one strong platform that could expand their struggles at the state level.(与此同时，多个运动和组织也在进行类似的斗争，因此Shukla设法将他们聚集在一起，创建了一个强大的平台，可以在州一级扩大他们的斗争)”和第五段中“But there are still a few areas where the threat exists. There is also the danger to his own safety.(但仍有一些领域存在威胁。他自己的安全也有危险)”以及最后一段中“However, hope remains, thanks to a generation of young environmentalists emerging from these communities.(然而，由于这些社区涌现出了一代年轻的环保主义者，希望依然存在)”可知，Shukla聚集很多组织和环境污染项目作斗争，说明他有环保责任意识，虽然面临危险他仍对未来充满希望，说明他对环保意志坚定，故选A。 高频话题03 人与社会---善行义举/公益活动 Passage 1 (2025河北省保定市高三下学期一模英语试题)Jamie Mittelman was outside all the time as a kid growing up in Dover, Massachusetts. Sports and exercise were a big part of her childhood: Hiking and skiing with her family, running track and field at school, playing soccer. Mittelman’s second passion — working with international women and girls — was something she first explored in college as an international affairs and geography major and gender studies minor. Living in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Mittelman solidified her passion for working with this demographic(特定人群). As an English grammar teacher and project manager, Mittelman got involved with women from 13 Asian countries and helped them prepare for college. She saw them for the future leaders they were — strong, smart, and capable. “Working with these incredible women fueled my passion to champion women and girls, especially those from different contexts than my own.” “I’ve always been a huge fan of the Olympics,” she says. “I think they’re incredible, a time of great hope.” When COVID-19 hit and the games were postponed, with Harvard support, Mittelman launched her COVID-adaptation of her dream job: Flame Bearers, the first and only global storytelling platform for women Olympians and Paralympians. Flame Bearers is a podcast, website, and social media platform, bringing these athletes’ experiences to life, giving them a platform of celebration and an opportunity to share their learnings. Mittelman uses sport as a vehicle for issues such as pay equity, disability bias(偏见), or racial justice. What she did know was what she wanted the podcast to represent. Mittelman gave the example of a disabled Chilean table tennis player, Tamara Leonelli, explaining that the press doesn’t give her the time of day, let alone portray her in a way that doesn’t paint her with the pity brush. “I wanted to celebrate a diversity of region, ability, sport, fame, and then race, class, religion. And I wanted to portray them as whole people who do more than sports.” Mittelman says that lack of quality representation makes it near impossible for younger girls to see their future selves in someone who doesn’t “exist” today. 1. When did Mittelman commit to advocating for women and girls? A. When playing sports with her family. B. When doing gender studies in college. C. When working as a teacher and project manager. D. When preparing for the college examinations. 2. Why did Mittelman launch the Flame Bearers? A. To adjust to the impact of the delay of the Olympics. B. To gain fame by featuring women Olympians and Paralympians. C. To tell stories to cheer up women Olympians and Paralympians. D. To arouse people’s attention to women Olympians and Paralympians. 3. Mittelman mentioned the example of Tamara Leonelli to show ________. A. there is prejudice in sports media reporting B. there is less high-quality media coverage C. younger girls find it difficult to achieve their dreams D. women and disabled athletes can do better in Olympics 4. Which of the following words can best describe Mittelman? A. Fearless and strict. B. Persevering and cautious. C. Passionate and careful. D. Supportive and determined. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了Jamie Mittelman致力于为妇女和女性权益发声的故事。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段中“As an English grammar teacher and project manager, Mittelman got involved with women from 13 Asian countries and helped them prepare for college. She saw them for the future leaders they were — strong, smart, and capable. ‘Working with these incredible women fueled my passion to champion women and girls, especially those from different contexts than my own.’(作为一名英语语法老师和项目经理，Mittelman结识了来自13个亚洲国家的女性，并帮助她们为大学做准备。她认为他们是未来的领导者——他们坚强、聪明、有能力。‘与这些不可思议的女性一起工作激发了我支持女性和女孩的热情，尤其是那些与我背景不同的女性。’)”可知，Mittelman是在当老师和项目经理时开始倡导妇女和女孩权益的，故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Mittelman launched her COVID-adaptation of her dream job: Flame Bearers, the first and only global storytelling platform for women Olympians and Paralympians. Flame Bearers is a podcast, website, and social media platform, bringing these athletes’ experiences to life, giving them a platform of celebration and an opportunity to share their learnings.(Mittelman推出了她梦想工作的COVID改编版：Flame Bearers，这是第一个也是唯一一个面向女性奥运会运动员和残奥会运动员的全球讲故事平台。Flame Bearers是一个播客、网站和社交媒体平台，使这些运动员的经历更加生动，给他们一个庆祝的平台和分享他们学习的机会)”可知，Flame Bearers是一个面向女性奥运会运动员和残奥会运动员的全球讲故事平台，故Mittelman发起Flame Bearers是为了唤起人们对奥运会和残奥会女运动员的关注，故选D。 3. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Mittelman gave the example of a disabled Chilean table tennis player, Tamara Leonelli, explaining that the press doesn’t give her the time of day, let alone portray her in a way that doesn’t paint her with the pity brush.(Mittelman以智利残疾乒乓球运动员Tamara Leonelli为例，解释说媒体不给她时间，更不用说用一种不带怜悯的方式来描述她了)”可知，媒体不愿花时间报道Tamara Leonelli，而且以带同情的方式描绘她，即媒体对残障运动员进行片面描述；由此可知，Mittelman提到Tamara Leonelli的例子是为了说明体育媒体报道中存在的偏见。故选A。 4. 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Working with these incredible women fueled my passion to champion women and girls, especially those from different contexts than my own.(与这些不可思议的女性一起工作激发了我支持妇女和女孩的热情，尤其是那些与我背景不同的女性)”和第三段中“Mittelman uses sport as a vehicle for issues such as pay equity, disability bias(偏见), or racial justice.(Mittelman将体育作为解决薪酬平等、残疾偏见或种族公正等问题的工具)”以及第三段中“When COVID-19 hit and the games were postponed, with Harvard support, Mittelman launched her COVID-adaptation of her dream job: Flame Bearers, the first and only global storytelling platform for women Olympians and Paralympians.(当COVID-19袭来，奥运会被推迟时，在Harvard的支持下，Mittelman推出了她梦想工作的COVID改编版：Flame Bearers，这是第一个也是唯一一个面向女性奥运会运动员和残奥会运动员的全球讲故事平台。)”可知，Mittelman支持妇女和女性权益，克服疫情影响推动平台发展，创建Flame Bearers；由此可知， Mittelman支持帮助他人且意志坚定，故选D。 Passage 2 (2025河北省唐山市一模英语试题)Marilynn Moe, 80, is a resident of the Homestead, a senior-living and care community in Rochester, Minnesota, managed by Mark. Mark fell for Marilynn’s charm in 2012, the day he came to interview for the job. He was standing in the hallway, hoping he didn’t look as nervous as he felt, when a stylishly dressed woman walked right up to him. “Good morning,” she said. “I’m Marilynn. I hope everything works out for you.” She gave him such a warm smile that he couldn’t help but smile back, nerves forgotten. He got the job, and it didn’t take long for him to realize what a treasure Marilynn was. She’d arrived herself only two years before, moving from Fargo. It was a huge change. She loved teaching, seeing her students’ skills and confidence grow. Would she find something as fulfilling at the Homestead? “I could have just sat in my apartment,” she says, “but I wasn’t going to do that.” Marilynn noticed that most people kept to themselves and didn’t know much about their neighbors, so she started a monthly newcomers’ get-together. One by one they’d go around the circle and share a fun fact about themselves as an icebreaker. She went to the monthly women’s breakfast. To her disappointment, only three or four others showed up. She took over, each month lining up one of the residents to give a talk about a special interest, trips they’d taken, former careers, even more weighty topics. She personally invited women to attend. It wasn’t long before the room was packed. She gave out birthday cards, using the Homestead’s monthly newsletter to get the dates. She played the piano for church services and special occasions. Marilynn didn’t notice anything different about the Homestead, but others did. “These changes you’re making, they’re great,” the residents would tell Mark. “Keep it up.” Mark knew he wasn’t the one who deserved the credit. Marilynn wasn’t trying to become a noticeable figure. She cared deeply about the people around her, doing so naturally and without intending to seek recognition. 1. How did Mark feel after meeting Marilynn in the hallway? A. Amused. B. Worried. C. Astonished. D. Relieved. 2. What does the underlined word “fulfilling” mean in Paragraph 3? A. Spiritually satisfying. B. Truly comforting. C. Extremely interesting. D. Incredibly challenging. 3. Why did Marilynn take over organizing the women’s breakfast? A. To improve its quality. B. To promote healthy eating. C. To make it more engaging. D. To show her personal power. 4. What can be inferred about Marilynn’s contributions to the community? A. They go unrecognised by Mark. B. They come from her caring nature. C. They are used to gain her influence. D. They are far from Mark’s expectation. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述养老社区住户玛丽莲以无私关怀改善社区生活，传递温暖的故事。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“She gave him such a warm smile that he couldn’t help but smile back, nerves forgotten. (她给了他一个温暖的微笑，他忍不住也笑了笑，忘记了紧张。)”可知，马克在走廊遇见玛丽莲后忘记了紧张，即松了一口气，放松并如释重负的感觉。故选D。 2. 词义猜测题。根据第三段“It was a huge change. She loved teaching, seeing her students’ skills and confidence grow. (这是一个巨大的变化。她喜欢教书，看着学生的技能和信心增长。)”可知，玛丽莲在这里作教书工作，帮助学生成长，她在这的工作充实而有意义。由此推断划线单词的含义是“充实的，有意义的”。故选A。 3. 细节理解题。根据第五段“She went to the monthly women’s breakfast. To her disappointment, only three or four others showed up. She took over, each month lining up one of the residents to give a talk about a special interest, trips they’d taken, former careers, even more weighty topics. She personally invited women to attend. It wasn’t long before the room was packed. (她去参加每月一次的妇女早餐会。令她失望的是，只有三四个人来了。她接手了工作，每个月都安排一名住院医生来做演讲，谈论他们的特殊兴趣、旅行经历、以前的职业，甚至更重要的话题。她亲自邀请女性参加。没过多久房间里就挤满了人。)”可知，玛丽莲要接管妇女早餐的组织工作之前，很少有人参加，于是她安排演讲，谈论各种有趣，重要的话题，在这之后参加的人越来越多，由此可知，玛丽莲要接管妇女早餐的组织工作是为了吸引更多的人参与进来。故选C。 8. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Marilynn wasn’t trying to become a noticeable figure. She cared deeply about the people around her, doing so naturally and without intending to seek recognition. (玛丽莲并不想成为一个引人注目的人物。她很自然地关心周围的人，并没有刻意寻求别人的认可。)”可知，玛丽莲做出贡献，是因为她天性善良。故选B。 Passage 3 (2025山东省菏泽市高考一模英语试题)Ben was eleven years old when he spotted his neighbour, Julie, working in her garden. He popped his head over the fence, and said to her, “I’ve seen you’re very good with a lawn mower(割草机) and gardening tools. The hedge(树篱) over the pathway near here has become so overgrown that I am planning to cut it back myself. Would you like to help out?” Julie loved the idea of helping Ben and their community. They agreed to cut the hedge the following Sunday. Ben’s brother Josh, aged 8 at the time, also came along to help. All three of them tackled away at it until they reduced it. They posted photos of their handiwork on “Our Malmesbury”, their local Facebook Group. The community reaction was amazing. The comments and reactions just kept on coming. The whole town of Malmesbury seemed to embrace their team spirit and felt inspired to follow their lead. Manypeople raised their hands to volunteer and do more to keep their town tidy. With many willing hands, their town has transformed. Before, the town looked a bit run down, but now, the place looks cleaner and tidier. To keep the projects going, Ben created a Facebook page and website to support their projects. Their Facebook Page “Helping The Community Of Malmesbury” currently sits at 669 members and is a place for all the locals to share what litter picking and cleaning up they have been up to. Ben also managed to sort funding through local businesses and associations. The funding has helped them obtain trees, plants, tools, and gardening equipment. When community members plan a clean-up, they can contact them via the website to access any tools and equipment they need to complete a project. Ben is so pleased that 6 years later, the clean up campaign is still in full-swing. He has just been so overwhelmed with the support over the years that he cannot thank the community enough. Their mission will not stop. 1. What did Ben invite Julie to do? A. Mow the lawn. B. Cut the hedge. C. Repair the fence. D. Help the neighbor. 2. What did the community do after seeing their post? A. They cleaned their town. B. They shared more photos. C. They embraced each other. D. They stood by doing nothing. 3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Ways to raise funds. B. Efforts to run the projects. C. Scenes of doing cleaning. D. Feelings of managing the projects. 4. What can we learn from the text? A. No pains, no gains. B. You reap what you sow. C. More haste, less speed. D. Many hands make light work. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Ben和他的邻居Julie以及弟弟Josh一起修剪树篱，并通过社交媒体激发了整个社区的清洁行动，最终使他们的城镇变得更加整洁的故事。 1. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The hedge over the pathway near here has become so overgrown that I am planning to cut it back myself. Would you like to help out?(这里的树篱长得太茂密了，我打算自己修剪它。你愿意帮忙吗？)”可知。Ben邀请Julie帮忙修剪树篱。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The whole town of Malmesbury seemed to embrace their team spirit and felt inspired to follow their lead. Many people raised their hands to volunteer and do more to keep their town tidy.(整个Malmesbury镇似乎都被他们的团队精神感染，并受到鼓舞，纷纷效仿他们。许多人举手志愿做更多的事情来保持城镇的整洁)”可知，社区在看到他们的帖子后，开始清洁城镇。故选A。 3. 主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“To keep the projects going, Ben created a Facebook page and website to support their projects. Their Facebook Page “Helping The Community Of Malmesbury” currently sits at 669 members and is a place for all the locals to share what litter picking and cleaning up they have been up to. Ben also managed to sort funding through local businesses and associations. The funding has helped them obtain trees, plants, tools, and gardening equipment.(为了让这些项目继续下去，本创建了一个Facebook页面和网站来支持他们的项目。他们的脸书主页“帮助马姆斯伯里社区”目前有669名成员，是所有当地人分享他们拾取和清理垃圾的地方。本还设法通过当地企业和协会筹集资金。这笔资金帮助他们获得了树木、植物、工具和园艺设备)”可知，本段主要讲述了Ben为维持项目所做的努力。故选B。 4. 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“With many willing hands, their town has transformed. Before, the town looked a bit run down, but now, the place looks cleaner and tidier.(在在许多人的努力下，他们的小镇发生了变化。以前，这个小镇看起来有点破败，但现在，这个地方看起来更干净整洁了)”以及全文内容可知，主要讲述了Ben和他的邻居Julie以及弟弟Josh一起修剪树篱，并通过社交媒体激发了整个社区的清洁行动，最终使他们的城镇变得更加整洁的故事。所以能从短文中学到的是“众人拾柴火焰高”。故选D。 Passage 4 (2025江西省高三下学期2月一模联考英语试题)The pond was silent, until the first cry: “Found something!” A swimmer dived into the water and appeared with a pair of children’s swimming goggles. Over the next hour, on a cloudy Saturday morning in July, the team of 15, all women over 65, hunted for trash across the 28-acre Mares Pond, at depths of up to eight feet. The divers turned up wooden boards, beer cans and countless other bits of garbage. When the team returned to shore, they were cracking jokes about the div e and their achievements. These are the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage(OLAUG). Since 2017, the group, which accepts only older women as members, has made it its mission to remove trash from ponds across Cape Cod in Massachusetts. When Susan, a retired psychologist, began swimming in the ponds, the pond was one of worries for her. In 2017, she rounded up two friends and approached a stranger with a kayak(小艇), and together they cleared litter from a pond. Soon others joined them, and they found a sense of wonder in the pond cleanups. “It’s a different world under the surface. You see fish of all different sizes. You see turtles. It’s beautiful. It’s all underwater miracles,” says Susan. While some people have questioned why they refer to themselves as “old ladies”, and suggest that they should open the group to all ages and to men, the group member Baur believes that the “old lady” identity is a crucial part of what the group is about. “Over 65, if you’re healthy enough to do what we’re doing, it is the age of gratitude,” Baur says. She notes that part of the goal of OLAUG is to demonstrate that older women, working as a team, can do a lot more than people might think. 1. What were the swimmers doing in the pond in Para.1? A. Hunting for hidden treasures. B. Detecting recyclable rubbish. C. Clearing rubbish from the lake. D. Spotting signs of climate change. 2. Why did Susan gather her friends? A. She worried about the life after retirement. B. She wanted to join forces to clean up the pond. C. She desired to get people engaged in swimming. D. She meant to spread her professional knowledge. 3. How does Baur view their “old lady” identity? A. It represents the qualities of the old people. B. It shows their ability to contribute to society. C. It is their special way of exploring the world. D. It should be revised to include various people. 4. Which of the following best describes the OLAUG? A. Far-reaching. B. Professional. C. World-famous. D. Temporary. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了由一群65岁以上的老年女性组成的“水下垃圾清理老女士队”的故事。她们自发组织，在马萨诸塞州科德角(Cape Cod)的多个池塘进行水下垃圾清理活动，不仅保护了环境，还展现了老年女性的团队协作能力和积极的生活态度。 1. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Over the next hour, on a cloudy Saturday morning in July, the team of 15, all women over 65, hunted for trash across the 28-acre Mares Pond, at depths of up to eight feet. The divers turned up wooden boards, beer cans and countless other bits of garbage. When the team returned to shore, they were cracking jokes about the div e and their achievements.( 7月一个多云的周六上午，接下来的一个小时里，这支由15名成员组成的队伍在占地 28 英亩的马雷斯池塘里四处搜寻垃圾，搜寻深度可达8英尺。潜水员们捞出了木板、啤酒罐以及数不清的其他垃圾碎片。当队伍回到岸边时，她们一边开着潜水和此次成果的玩笑。)”可知，这些游泳者在池塘里清理垃圾。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In 2017, she rounded up two friends and approached a stranger with a kayak (小艇), and together they cleared litter from a pond.( 2017年，她召集了两位朋友，还拉上一位划着皮划艇的陌生人，一同清理了一个池塘的垃圾。)”可知，Susan召集她的朋友们是为了一起清理池塘里的垃圾。故选B。 3. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“She notes that part of the goal of OLAUG is to demonstrate that older women, working as a team, can do a lot more than people might think.(她指出，OLAUG的部分目标在于展示老年女性组成团队后，能做到比人们想象中更多的事。)”可知，Baur认为“老妇”身份能展示老年女性作为团队为社会做贡献的能力。故选B。 4. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“She notes that part of the goal of OLAUG is to demonstrate that older women, working as a team, can do a lot more than people might think.(她指出，OLAUG的部分目标在于展示老年女性组成团队后，能做到比人们想象中更多的事。)”以及全文内容可知，OLAUG自2017年成立以来，致力于清理科德角地区各个池塘的垃圾，其行动展示了老年女性的能力，对社会有积极影响，并且组织持续存在并开展活动，所以其影响是深远的。故选A。 高频话题04 人与社会—体育与文化 Passage 1 (2025湖南省高考普通高中名校联考高三下学期第一次模拟考试英语试题)Li Ziqi, as a short video creator specializing in traditional Chinese cooking and handicrafts, has gained a high reputation in the world. She has accumulated about 20 million popular followers on Sina Weibo, which is the equivalent of the Chinese version of Twitter, and also has seven million followers on overseas social media platforms. Many international friends say that through her video channel, they have a preliminary understanding of the traditional Chinese food culture. Li Ziqi’s videos are attractive because of the ingenuity revealed in his works. When making traditional Chinese food and handicrafts such as peach blossom wine and silk, she adheres to the traditional steps and processes, and makes every effort to ensure that every detail in the video is accurate. She even sometimes spends months trying to make a video. Li Ziqi inherits Chinese traditional culture in an innovative form. A closer look at her video does not contain any monotonous analysis. Instead, she simply shows the audience the details of traditional Chinese culture, so that the audience can feel how the Chinese people embody their beauty and elegance in life. This universal appeal is the charm of her work. Thanks to Li Ziqi’s hard work, many of the intangible cultural heritages that once were only existed in memory and literature have been revitalized in front of the world. Through her short videos, Li Ziqi shows a charming and friendly China to the world. With the development of China’s economy, overseas people are increasingly interested in traditional Chinese culture. In her way, Li Ziqi has successfully responded to this interest by presenting the essence of traditional Chinese culture in a passionate way. In order to better show the charm of Chinese culture to the world, we urgently need more talents like Li Ziqi. 1. What is Li Ziqi’s main contribution to the world? A. She introduced Chinese food culture. B. She revived intangible cultural heritages. C. She invented new cooking techniques. D. She created unique handicrafts. 2. How does Li Ziqi ensure the authenticity of her videos? A. By using modern technology. B. By conducting historical research. C. By cooperating with experts. D. By following traditional methods. 3. What is the appeal of Li Ziqi’s videos to international audiences? A. The use of modern equipment. B. The complexity of the content. C. The universal appeal of traditional culture. D. The exotic nature of Chinese food. 4. What can be the best title for the passage? A. Making Favorite Cooking Videos? Not Really Hard B. Chinese Food Is Gaining Acclaim on the Web C. Li Ziqi: Protector of Traditional Chinese Culture D. Chinese Cooking Videos Are Enjoying International Favor 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍的是李子柒通过短视频传承与创新中国传统手工艺和美食文化，向世界展示中国传统文化的魅力。 1. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Thanks to Li Ziqi’s hard work, many of the intangible cultural heritages that once were only existed in memory and literature have been revitalized in front of the world. Through her short videos, Li Ziqi shows a charming and friendly China to the world.(得益于李子柒的努力，许多曾经只存在于记忆和文献中的非物质文化遗产在全球范围内得以复兴。通过她的短视频，李子柒向世界展示了一个迷人而友好的中国。)”可知，由于李子柒的短视频，曾经只存在于记忆和文献中的非物质文化遗产在全球范围内得以复兴，由此可知，李子柒的主要贡献是复兴非物质文化遗产。故选B项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When making traditional Chinese food and handicrafts such as peach blossom wine and silk, she adheres to the traditional steps and processes, and makes every effort to ensure that every detail in the video is accurate. She even sometimes spends months trying to make a video.(在制作桃花酒、丝绸等中国传统食品和手工艺品时，她坚持传统的步骤和工艺，并尽最大努力确保视频中的每一个细节都准确无误。她有时甚至会花费数月时间制作一个视频。)”可知，在拍摄的视频中，她尽最大努力确保视频中的每一个细节都准确无误，由此可知，她通过遵循传统方法来确保真实性。故选D项。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“A closer look at her video does not contain any monotonous analysis. Instead, she simply shows the audience the details of traditional Chinese culture, so that the audience can feel how the Chinese people embody their beauty and elegance in life. This universal appeal is the charm of her work.(仔细观察她的视频，你会发现其中没有任何单调的分析，而是简单地向观众展示中国传统文化的细节，让观众感受到中国人如何在生活中体现美与优雅。这种普遍吸引力正是她作品的魅力所在。)”可知，她的视频展示了中国传统文化的细节，让观众感受到中国人在生活中体现的美与优雅，因此吸引力在于传统文化的普遍吸引力。故选C项。 4. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是首段中的“Li Ziqi, as a short video creator specializing in traditional Chinese cooking and handicrafts, has gained a high reputation in the world.(李子柒是一位专注于中国传统烹饪和手工艺的短视频创作者，在世界范围内享有盛誉。)”以及下文对李子柒通过短视频复兴和传播中国传统文化，特别是非物质文化遗产的介绍可知，这些展现了她作为“传统文化守护者”的角色，所以题目“李子柒：中国传统文化的守护者”概括了本文的主题，适合作为最佳标题。故选C项。 Passage 2 (2025河北省沧州市沧衡八县联考高三下学期一模英语试题)My intention had been to park myself 300 meters from the finish line to cheer my son on in the final stretch of the cross-country race. As he passed by me, I found his little face bright red, and his breathing labored. He kept running with all his might, though. Seeing this, I suddenly found myself running, too. Calmer, more motionless parents of his third-grade classmates fell by the wayside. Old words of support like “you got this, buddy!” and “push, push, push!” shouted out of my mouth as I chased him to the end of the race. Growing up, I wasn’t interested in sports. Then I had children. And they were interested in all sports. Initially, watching them play sports was only amusing briefly. As they began competing, it became enjoyable. It kept happening. Watching a Grade 6 girls’ touch football game, I wondered why I felt so nervous and excited. I was genuinely disappointed by mistakes and cared deeply about winning. It was as if I was unrecognizable to myself. I realized that I should have their courage - not just in sports but in life. Don’t hesitate to take up space. Charge forward with determination and pursue your goals. I tried out my new identity as a competitive athlete first against my eight-year-old son during a ball hockey game. I gave him a bit of shoulder to the sternum(胸骨). I used my size advantage to stickhandle the ball out of his reach. After I scored, I yelled, “Yes!” Immediately ashamed, I apologized. He looked at me inquiringly and said, “That’s how you should always play, mama.” I realized that maybe it’s not much fun to play against someone who isn’t trying their hardest. The paths my kids take in life will lead them to fields of endeavor(努力) where their successes and failures are less public than on a sports field. I might not be running beside them shouting words of encouragement. But, perhaps, they will still hear my voice, telling them they are strong and can do hard things, and they’ll know that I will always be cheering them on. 1. Why did the author start running with her son? A. She had a sudden competitive nature. B. She was inspired by her son’s willpower. C. She felt peer pressure from other parents. D. She desired to strengthen parent-child relationship. 2. What does the second paragraph mainly reflect about the author? A. Her changing attitude towards sports. B. Her gradual sports skill improvement. C. Her challenges of coaching young athletes. D. Her passionate love for her children. 3. What did the author’s son think she should do? A. Stop being too competitive. B. Avoid being ashamed of failing. C. Apologize for violent actions. D. Try to play as hard as possible. 4. What does the author decide to do for her children’s future? A. Always be with them. B. Recognize their endeavors. C. Cheer for them mentally. D. Help them in every way. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文，文章描述了作者自己作为母亲，通过陪伴孩子参与体育活动，逐渐改变了自己对运动的态度，并从中获得启示。 1. 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“As he passed by me, I found his little face bright red, and his breathing labored. He kept running with all his might, though. Seeing this, I suddenly found myself running, too. (当他从我身边经过时，我发现他的小脸通红，呼吸费力。尽管如此，他还是竭尽全力地奔跑着。看到这一幕，我突然发现自己也在奔跑。)”可知，作者在为儿子加油时，看到儿子脸色通红、呼吸费力，但仍然全力奔跑，于是作者突然发现自己也在跑，由此可推测出，儿子虽然吃力但仍在坚持，这种意志力激励作者也奔跑起来。故选B。 2. 推理判断题。根据第二段“Growing up, I wasn’t interested in sports. Then I had children. And they were interested in all sports. Initially, watching them play sports was only amusing briefly. As they began competing, it became enjoyable. It kept happening. Watching a Grade 6 girls’ touch football game, I wondered why I felt so nervous and excited. I was genuinely disappointed by mistakes and cared deeply about winning. It was as if I was unrecognizable to myself. I realized that I should have their courage - not just in sports but in life. Don’t hesitate to take up space. Charge forward with determination and pursue your goals. (从小到大，我都对体育不感兴趣。然后我有了孩子。他们对所有运动都感兴趣。起初，看他们运动只是短暂的娱乐。当他们开始比赛时，这变得令人愉快。它一直在发生。看了一场六年级女生的触式橄榄球比赛，我想知道为什么我感到如此紧张和兴奋。我真的对失误感到失望，非常关心胜利。就好像我都认不出来自己了。我意识到我应该有他们的勇气——不仅在体育上，而且在生活中。不要犹豫，占用空间。坚定地前进，追求你的目标。)”可知，作者小时候对运动不感兴趣，但有了孩子后，随着他们参与比赛，她开始感到紧张、兴奋，甚至在意输赢，认识到自己应该在运动上和生活中都具备孩子们的勇气，这说明作者对运动的态度发生了变化，从没有兴趣到投入。故选A。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“He looked at me inquiringly and said, “That’s how you should always play, mama.” I realized that maybe it’s not much fun to play against someone who isn’t trying their hardest. (他好奇地看着我说：“妈妈，你应该一直这样打球。”我意识到，和一个不拼尽全力的人比赛可能没什么意思。)”并结合前面作者凭借身体优势努力赢了儿子可知，儿子认为作者应该一直这么做，与不拼尽全力的人比赛没什么意思，所以儿子认为母亲应该尽力而为，否则比赛没意思。故选D。 4. 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“I might not be running beside them shouting words of encouragement. But, perhaps, they will still hear my voice, telling them they are strong and can do hard things, and they’ll know that I will always be cheering them on. (我可能不会跑到他们旁边大喊鼓励的话。但是，也许他们仍然会听到我的声音，给他们说他们很坚强，可以做艰难的事情，他们会知道我会永远为他们加油。)”可知，在未来，作者可能不会现场为孩子们加油鼓励，但他们仍然会听到作者鼓励的声音，也就是说，作者会在精神上为孩子们加油。故选C。 Passage 3 (2025江西省高三3月一模联考英语试题)Recently, over a period of three days, I felt at sea — unsettled and moody. It took a moment before I realized that for three days I had not made time to write in my journals. This realization provided a rational explanation for my unease. Then I picked up my pen again, returned to the blank page, and started this writing practice that had been a habit for me. I remembered a famous dancer once spoke of her approach to her creative practice. When it came to creating dances, she got a box where she placed songs, records and ideas on slips of paper. It was through this process of exploration that she found her starting point and discovered where to begin. When I was a long-distance runner, what motivated me to get me out of bed and out of the front door was the practice known as “mise en place”. The night before a run, I would diligently lay my running gear out at the foot of my bed. Sneakers would be positioned right by the front door. It made getting ready simple and easy, once I had all the items I needed close to hand. I could use the same approach for journal writing. I realized that I could apply a similar strategy to my journal writing, inspiring myself to establish a structured writing plan in advance. Do you have your notebook and pen on hand? If you write outside of bed, do you have a comfortable chair, a suitable desk or a warm blanket close to hand? Writing journals with the right tools can help spark your own aliveness. When you make a choice to write, you are choosing to create rather than consume. The Finnish writer and painter Tove Jansson reminds us, “It is simply this: do not tire, never lose interest, never grow indifferent—lose your invaluable curiosity and you let yourself die. It’s as simple as that.” 1. Why did the author feel uneasy recently? A. She disliked writing. B. She had lost her journals. C. She read a dancer’s story. D. She had not written for some time. 2. What does the underlined phrase “mise en place” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Keeping journals. B. Making preparations. C. Working out regularly. D. Consuming food gradually. 3. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To make an appeal. B. To make a complaint. C. To show a book review. D. To show an experimental analysis. 4. What can be the best title for the text? A. Writing Through the Storm: My Three-day Struggle B. The Writing Process: Being Filled with Consumption C. Finding Balance Through Writing: a Personal Journey D. A Writing Path: Seeming to Be Long-distance Cooperation 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 【语篇导读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述作者因没写日记而不安，重写后借实例谈写作准备及意义。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Recently, over a period of three days, I felt at sea — unsettled and moody. It took a moment before I realized that for three days I had not made time to write in my journals. This realization provided a rational explanation for my unease.(最近，在三天的时间里，我感到茫然 —— 不安且情绪多变。过了一会儿我才意识到，我已经三天没有抽出时间写日记了。这一认识为我的不安提供了一个合理的解释)”可知，作者最近感到不安是因为她有一段时间没有写日记了。故选D。 2. 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“The night before a run, I would diligently lay my running gear out at the foot of my bed. Sneakers would be positioned right by the front door. It made getting ready simple and easy, once I had all the items I needed close to hand.(在跑步的前一天晚上，我会认真地把我的跑步装备放在我的床脚边。运动鞋会放在前门旁边。一旦我把所有需要的东西都放在手边，准备起来就变得简单容易了)”可知，作者在跑步前会做好准备工作，所以mise en place的意思可能是“做准备”，与Making preparations意义相近。故选B。 3. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Do you have your notebook and pen on hand? If you write outside of bed, do you have a comfortable chair, a suitable desk or a warm blanket close to hand? Writing journals with the right tools can help spark your own aliveness. When you make a choice to write, you are choosing to create rather than consume.(你手边有笔记本和笔吗？如果你不在床上写作，你手边有一把舒适的椅子、一张合适的桌子或一条温暖的毯子吗？用合适的工具写日记可以帮助激发你自己的活力。当你选择写作时，你就是在选择创造而不是消费)”可知，作者通过提问并阐述写作的好处，目的是呼吁人们拿起笔来写作。故选A。 4. 主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了作者通过写日记来调整自己的情绪，找到内心的平衡，并且还提到了自己作为长跑运动员时的一些做法对写作的启发，以及鼓励人们通过写作来创造而不是消费。所以“Finding Balance Through Writing: a Personal Journey(通过写作找到平衡：一段个人旅程)”最适合作为文章的标题。故选C。 Passage 4 (2025湖南省娄底市高三下学期高考仿真模拟考试(一模)英语试题)Being incredibly talented doesn’t mean you’re untouched by anxiety, and many of the world’s best have to handle anxiety precisely because they expect so much from themselves. Take the world’s best soccer player named Mellionix. For all his brilliance, though, he’s famously anxious. For years, he habitually vomited (呕吐) on the field before big games. But Mellionix hasn’t allowed his anxiety to overshadow his brilliance because he’s mastered a coping mechanism that also doubles as the secret behind his tactical (战术的) brilliance. A soccer game lasts 90 minutes, with players active from the start. Mellionix is known for not engaging in the game initially, often walking near the field’s center and not interacting with teammates. While others run, Mellionix mostly walks, seldom accelerating beyond a slow jog. Mellionix does two things during these first few minutes. First, he calms himself. Easing into the match is Mellionix’s way of ensuring he’s fully engaged for the remainder of the match. His on-field vomiting has resolved itself, in part perhaps because he’s found a more effective way to calm his nerves. Second, he spends this time scoping out the opposition. His legs move slowly, but his eyes jump from player to player, assessing his opponents’ strengths, weaknesses and tactics. In football matches, Mellionix relies more on the preparation phase. In the classic match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, Mellionix only ran for four minutes, while for over eighty minutes he was walking. However, when he engaged in the game, he was active, creating nine opportunities, scoring a goal, and assisting his teammate to score another goal. That pattern isn’t unusual for Mellionix, and it’s often in big games that he lays great stress on his in-game preparation. That preparation also explains his ability to find himself in the right place at the right time, over and over. Though his positional play appears supernatural, it’s actually that he’s learned, minute by minute, that a particular defender leaves a particular square of pitch (球场) uncovered or that two midfielders leave a small corner of the pitch open when they run to the middle of the field. The lesson for us is clear: When you’re anxious, whether in athletics or in life more broadly, pause, and prepare. 1. What does Mellionix usually do at the beginning of a game? A. He doesn’t playin the game. B. He takes a walk around the field. C. He encourages his teammates. D. He takes an active part in the game. 2. Which of the following can replace “scoping out” underlined in paragraph 5? A. Following. B. Observing. C. Thinking about. D. Getting used to. 3. According to the text, when does Mellionix do his preparation for a soccer game? A. After the game begins. B. Before the game begins. C. When he feels anxious. D. When he lacks confidence. 4. What does Mellionix’s supernatural positional play indicate in paragraph 7? A. The time to pause. B. A chance to score a goal. C. The time to enter the game. D. The ability to overcome anxiety. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章以世界最佳足球运动员Mellionix为例，说明了当你在运动或生活中感到焦虑时，应该暂停一下，做好准备。 1. 细节理解题。根据第四段“Mellionix is known for not engaging in the game initially, often walking near the field’s center and not interacting with teammates.(Mellionix以一开始不参与比赛而闻名，他经常在球场中心附近走动，不与队友互动。)”可知，在比赛开始时，Mellionix并不积极参与比赛，而是选择在球场中心附近走动。故选A。 2. 词句猜测题。根据下文“His legs move slowly, but his eyes jump from player to player, assessing his opponents’ strengths, weaknesses and tactics.(他的腿移动得很慢，但他的眼睛从一个球员跳到另一个球员，评估对手的优势、劣势和战术。)”可知，Mellionix是在观察对手，所以“scoping out”的意思是“观察”。故填B。 3. 推理判断题。根据第五段“First, he calms himself. Easing into the match is Mellionix’s way of ensuring he’s fully engaged for the remainder of the match. His on-field vomiting has resolved itself, in part perhaps because he’s found a more effective way to calm his nerves. Second, he spends this time scoping out the opposition. His legs move slowly, but his eyes jump from player to player, assessing his opponents’ strengths, weaknesses and tactics.(首先，他让自己冷静下来。轻松进入比赛是Mellionix确保自己在剩余的比赛中完全投入的方式。他在球场上的呕吐症状已经消退，部分原因可能是他找到了一种更有效的方法来安抚自己的神经。其次，他会利用这段时间调查反对派。他的腿移动缓慢，但他的眼睛会从一个球员跳到另一个球员，评估对手的长处、弱点和战术。)”可知，Mellionix在比赛开始后的前几分钟会让自己冷静下来，通过观察对手来评估对手的长处、弱点和战术由此可推测出，Mellionix是在比赛开始后为足球比赛做准备的。故选A。 4. 推理判断题。根据第七段“Though his positional play appears supernatural, it’s actually that he’s learned, minute by minute, that a particular defender leaves a particular square of pitch uncovered or that two midfielders leave a small corner of the pitch open when they run to the middle of the field.(尽管他的位置发挥看起来超自然，但实际上，他是一分钟一分钟地学会了，某个特定的后卫会留下一个特定的球场区域没有防守，或者两个中场球员跑到球场中间时，会留下一个小角落的空当。)”可知，Mellionix能够发现对手防守的漏洞，从而为自己或队友创造进球的机会，这就是他超自然的位置发挥所表明的。故选B。 Passage 5 (2025广东省湛江市高三下学期普通高考测试(一模)英语试题)A New Zealand man playing his first-ever competitive Scrabble game(拼字游戏) in Spanish has won the board game’s Spanish-language world title — despite not being able to speak the Spanish language. Nigel Richards, a professional player who holds five English-language world titles, won the Spanish World Scrabble championships in Granada, Spain, in November, losing one game out of 24. “Richards started memorizing the language’s Scrabble word list a year ago,” his friend Liz Fagerlund — a New Zealand Scrabble official — told The Associated Press. “He can’t understand why other people can’t just do the same thing,” Liz Fagerlund said. “He can look at a block of words together, and once they go into his brain as a picture he can just recall that very easily.” Nothing like the New Zealander’s achievement had ever happened in Spanish Scrable according to Alejandro Terenzani, a contest organizer, who said, “It was impossible to react negatively; you can only be amazed.” Richards has done this before. In 2015, he became the French-language Scrabble world champion, despite not speaking French. He took the French title again in 2018. Richards is recognized in international Scrabble as the greatest player of all time. In 2008 he became the first player ever to hold the world US and British titles at the same time, despite having to “forget” 40,000 English words that do not appear in the American Scrabble word list to win in the US. Scrabble does not require players to know the definitions of words, only what combinations of letters are allowed, but native speakers do have an advantage. Richards’ mother once told a New Zealand newspaper that he was not excellent at English in school, never attended university, and took a mathematical approach to the game rather than a linguistic(语言学的) one. 1. What is a must to play a Scrabble game? A. Memorizing a word list. B. Building picture blocks. C. Being fluent in multiple languages. D. Winning titles in spelling competitions. 2. What did Alejandro Terenzani think of Richards’ achievement? A. Integrated. B. Inspiring. C. Unsustainable. D. Unmatched. 3. How is the American Scrabble game different from the English one? A. They involve different skill sets. B. They award winners in different ways. C. They have different word coverage. D. They require different registration processes. 4. What did Richards’ mother say about him? A. He learned five languages. B. He performed excellently at university. C. He owed his success to a special approach. D. He took advantage of being a native Spanish speaker. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C 4. C 【语篇导读】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要说明了一名新西兰男子Nigel Richards第一次用西班牙语玩拼字游戏，赢得了这个棋盘游戏的西班牙语世界冠军。文章还介绍了他参加拼字游戏的经历和拼字游戏的规则。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段““Richards started memorizing the language’s Scrabble word list a year ago,” his friend Liz Fagerlund — a New Zealand Scrabble official — told The Associated Press.(“理查兹一年前就开始背拼字游戏单词表了，”他的朋友、新西兰拼字游戏官员利兹·费格伦德告诉美联社)”可知，玩拼字游戏的必备条件是背单词表。故选A。 2. 推理判断题。根据第四段“Nothing like the New Zealander’s achievement had ever happened in Spanish Scrable according to Alejandro Terenzani, a contest organizer, who said, “It was impossible to react negatively; you can only be amazed.”(比赛组织者亚历杭德罗·特伦扎尼说，在西班牙语拼字游戏中，从来没有出现过像这位新西兰人这样的成就。你只会感到惊奇。”)”可知，亚历杭德罗·特伦扎尼对理查兹的成就是无可匹敌的。故选D。 3. 细节理解题。根据第六段“In 2008 he became the first player ever to hold the world US and British titles at the same time, despite having to “forget” 40,000 English words that do not appear in the American Scrabble word list to win in the US.(2008年，他成为第一位同时获得美国和英国拼字游戏世界冠军的选手，尽管他必须“忘记”4万个没有出现在美国拼字游戏单词表上的英语单词才能在美国获胜)”可知，两者有不同的文字覆盖率。故选C。 4. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Richards’ mother once told a New Zealand newspaper that he was not excellent at English in school, never attended university, and took a mathematical approach to the game rather than a linguistic (语言学的) one.(理查兹的母亲曾对一家新西兰报纸说，理查兹在学校的英语不太好，也没上过大学，他玩足球时用的是数学方法，而不是语言方法)”可知，理查兹把自己的成功归功于一种特殊的方法。故选C。 Passage 6 (2025安徽省“江南十校”高三下学期一模)A Dutch museum has recovered an artwork that looks like two empty beer cans after a staff member accidentally threw it in the rubbish bin. The work, entitled All the Good Times We Spent Together by the French artist Alexandre Lavet, appears on first glance to be two abandoned and dented(瘪的) beer tins. However, a closer look shows they are carefully hand-painted and required a lot of time and effort to create. Their artistic value was lost on a mechanic, who saw them displayed in a lift and threw them in the bin. The curator(馆长) Elisah van den Bergh returned from a short break and noticed the cans had disappeared. She recovered them from a bin bag just as they were about to be thrown out. Froukje Budding, of the LAM museum in Lisse, western Netherlands, said artworks were often left in unusual places—hence the display in a lift. “We try to surprise visitors for all the time,” she said. “We have now put the work in a more traditional place on a plinth(底座) so it can rest after its adventure.” She stressed there were no hard feelings towards the mechanic, who had just started at the museum, stating that he was simply performing his duties. Sietske van Zanten, the museum’s director, emphasized the museum’s mission to encourage visitors to see everyday objects in a new light. “By displaying artworks in unexpected places, we enhance this experience and keep visitors on their toes,” he added. Budding also noted the cans were unlikely to stay on their traditional plinth for long and that they needed to think hard about a careful place to put them next. 1. Why did the mechanic throw the artwork in the rubbish bin? A. Because it stood in the way. B. Because it took much space. C. Because it looked like real trash. D. Because it looked strange in the lift. 2. What was Budding’s attitude toward the mechanic’s behavior? A. Understanding. B. Concerned. C. Critical. D. Unforgiving. 3. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 4 mean? A. Make visitors ready for surprises. B. Remind visitors of dangers. C. Warn visitors not to litter. D. Show visitors around the museum. 4. What might happen to the artwork in the future? A. It will be kept in a safe. B. It will be put in a selected place. C. It will be sent back to the lift. D. It will be placed in a traditional setting. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 【语篇导读】本文是新闻报道。文章主要讲述荷兰某博物馆一件形似两个空啤酒罐的艺术品被误当垃圾丢弃，后经找回并重新考虑其展示位置的故事。同时介绍了博物馆在艺术品展示方面的理念。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“The work, entitled All the Good Times We Spent Together by the French artist Alexandre Lavet, appears on first glance to be two abandoned and dented (瘪的) beer tins. However, a closer look shows they are carefully hand-painted and required a lot of time and effort to create. Their artistic value was lost on a mechanic, who saw them displayed in a lift and threw them in the bin.(这件由法国艺术家亚历山大・拉韦(Alexandre Lavet)创作、名为《我们一起度过的美好时光》的作品，乍一看像是两个被丢弃且瘪了的啤酒罐。然而，仔细观察就会发现，它们是精心手绘而成的，创作过程耗费了大量的时间和精力。但一名机械师却没有意识到它们的艺术价值，他看到这些作品在电梯里展出，便把它们扔进了垃圾桶)”可知，法国艺术家 Alexandre Lavet 的这件作品乍一看像是两个被遗弃且瘪掉的啤酒罐，机械师没有意识到其艺术价值，所以把它当作垃圾扔掉了。也就是说，机械师把艺术品扔进垃圾桶是因为它看起来像真正的垃圾。故选 C项。 2. 推理判断题。根据第三段“Froukje Budding, of the LAM museum in Lisse, western Netherlands, said artworks were often left in unusual places—hence the display in a lift.(来自荷兰西部利斯镇拉穆博物馆(LAM museum)的弗鲁克耶・巴丁(Froukje Budding)表示，艺术品常常被放置在不寻常的地方 —— 这就是它被放在电梯里展出的原因。)”和本段“She stressed there were no hard feelings towards the mechanic, who had just started at the museum, stating that he was simply performing his duties. (她(Froukje Budding)强调，她对这位刚到博物馆工作的机械师没有不满情绪，还表示他只是在履行自己的工作职责)”可知，Budding 强调对刚到博物馆工作的机械师没有不满情绪，并且表示他只是在履行自己的工作职责，即他看到这些作品在电梯里展出，便把它们扔进了垃圾桶(见小题1详解)。由此可以推断出，Budding 对机械师的行为持理解的态度。故选 A项。 3. 词句猜测题。根据第四段“Sietske van Zanten, the museum’s director, emphasized the museum’s mission to encourage visitors to see everyday objects in a new light. ‘By displaying artworks in unexpected places, we enhance this experience and keep visitors on their toes,’ he added.(博物馆馆长西茨克・范赞滕(Sietske van Zanten)强调了博物馆的使命，即鼓励游客以新的视角看待日常物品。“通过在意想不到的地方展示艺术品，我们增强了这种体验，并让游客保持警觉，”他补充道)”可知，博物馆馆长 Sietske van Zanten 强调博物馆的使命是鼓励游客以新的视角看待日常物品，通过在意想不到的地方展示艺术品来增强这种体验。“keep visitors on their toes”所在句子与前文提到的“displaying artworks in unexpected places(在意想不到的地方展示艺术品)”相呼应，结合语境可知，该短语意思是让游客为可能出现的惊喜做好准备，时刻保持期待和警觉。故选A项。 4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Budding also noted the cans were unlikely to stay on their traditional plinth for long and that they needed to think hard about a careful place to put them next(巴丁(Budding)还指出，这些啤酒罐不太可能长时间放在传统的底座上，而且他们需要认真思考接下来把它们放置在一个合适的地方)”可知，Budding 指出这些啤酒罐不太可能长时间放在传统的底座上，并且他们需要认真思考接下来把它们放置在一个合适的地方。由此可以推断出，这件艺术品未来可能会被放置在一个经过精心挑选的地方。故选B项。 Passage 7 (2025福建龙岩市2025年高中毕业班三月教学质量检测)English-language editions of two entertaining and insightful novels, Cat Country and Mr Ma and Son, written by one of China’s most accomplished novelists, the late Lao She, will soon be on bookshelves around the country. Cat Country, arguably China’s first venture into the field of science fiction, centers around a space traveler from China who crash-lands on an alien planet, where he discovers a country inhabited entirely by Cat People. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and literary critic Ian Johnson says in the book’s introduction, Lao She stretches himself further than ever, producing one of the most remarkable, complicated and insightful novels of modern China. The sarcastic(讽刺的) humor and metaphorical writing are believed to be influenced by the late author’s early experiences in London. Lao She taught Chinese at the University of London’s School of Oriental Studies from 1924 to 1929, a time when the British still viewed China and the Chinese with strong mixture of distrust, dismissiveness, guilt and fear after two opium wars and the Boxer Rebellion(1900). It was there that he began his career as a writer of patriotic but complex fictions about contemporary China, writes University of London’s senior Chinese literature lecturer Julia Lovell in the introduction of Mr Ma and Son, who calls it“the first Chinese novel to face directly British racism toward China”. Based on Lao She’s London experiences, the novel displays the Mas’ attempts to deal with the deeply rooted cultural misconceptions by 1920s English society after they move there to run an antiques shop. As they go about building their new lives in London and striving to maintain a sense of cultural self, their own relationships are tested. “We felt that these two books offer a fascinating insight into how he works and thinks, exploring China’s place in the world and China’s self-image through evocative(唤起感情的) and beautiful writing that is as relevant today as it was when it was first written in the 1930s,” says Jo Lusby, managing director of Penguin China. 1. What does Cat Country stand as in China’s science fiction? A. A peak. B. A turning point. C. A miracle. D. A pilot. 2. What did Lao She’s London experience contribute to? A. His writing style. B. His career as a teacher. C. His sense of family unity. D. His prejudice to the British. 3. What message is mainly conveyed in Mr. Ma and Son according to the text? A. Business challenges. B. Cross-cultural conflicts. C. Tight bonds in family. D. The backwardness of China. 4. In Jo Lusby’s eyes, the two books _______. A. hi$$