专题04 阅读理解记叙文或新闻报道 【期末必刷10篇】-2024-2025学年高一英语下学期期末考点大串讲（上海）

2024-2025学年高一下学期期末考点大串讲（上海） 专题04 阅读理解记叙文+新闻报道题精选10篇 01 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市建平中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题 A Pilgrimage to Mont Blanc It was on a grey winter’s day in my parents’ house outside Glasgow that I first suggested Mont Blanc in summer. I knew I should make more effort to spend time with my 74-year-old dad, but what I was proposing at his age was a risk. A ten-day hike around one of Europe’s highest mountains seemed a little extreme. “Old age doesn’t come alone,” he replied, implying the memory loss from a recent life-threatening stroke. Yet, to stir memory in long-forgotten footprints seemed like the right thing to do. We booked a flight, and four months later, arrived in the shadow of Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. That first sunlit afternoon, it was instantly obvious that we had made the right decision. The pathway ahead was quiet. Quick-footed hikers walked past us, eyes focused on a ridge (山脊) that marched south to the Italian border. But there was no sign of worry on my hiking partner’s brow. Only determination. My dad’s accounts of his time in the mountains remain among the defining stories of my childhood. The first time it left its mark on me was when I uncovered a junk box full of projector slides taken in the summer of 1970, when he and two of his friends completed a previously untried route up the overwhelmingly dangerous North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland. That was now more than half his lifetime ago. And, yet, here we were, marching side by side around the Mont Blanc, tracing an invisible route with our fingers over the same harsh summits he had conquered long ago. What I had always seen as an obsession with the mountains revealed itself to be a bond that I never knew we had. By the end of the week, I sensed we may have achieved what we both had thought impossible. We made our final push towards the Col du Brévent above the Chamonix valley. We climbed up into a narrow world of stone, meeting Mont Blanc face on. To capture the moment, I took a photo, but only then did it dawn on me that it was nearly the same composition as on a slide I had first seen in one of those junk boxes. There was that smile, those eyes fixed on the horizon, the beautiful Alpine ridges of Mont Blanc crowding out the background. For a split second, it looked as if nothing had changed. 1．According to the article, what mainly motivated the author to take his father on a hike around Mont Blanc? A．His father’s old age and poor health. B．His father’s memory loss from a stroke. C．His dream of traveling with his father again. D．His wish to visit one of Europe’s highest mountains. 2．What can we learn about the hike around Mont Blanc from the article? A．They passed through three countries in ten days. B．The author’s father was initially confident of doing it. C．It changed the author’s attitude towards his father’s hobby. D．It brought back the pleasant memories of the author’s father. 3．According to the article, which of the following best describes the author’s father? A．A hopeless patient. B．An adventurous climber. C．A responsible father. D．An appreciative photographer. 4．What did the author realize after taking the family picture? A．It was never too late to accompany his father. B．He and his father changed with time passing by. C．Everything changes with time except the mountains. D．The father’s passion for the mountains didn’t fade with age. 02 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市上海交通大学附属中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末英语试卷 Beauty that can’t be seen In the serene town of Willowbrook resided the young maiden Lily. Her skin bore the intricate tapestry of a rare condition, a mosaic of scars and blemishes that danced across her face like a testament to the trials she had endured. Yet, within this canvas of imperfections, Lily’s heart radiated a warmth that enveloped all who crossed her path in a tender embrace. One fateful afternoon, as the sun descended in a cascade of golden hues, Lily’s path intertwined with that of Lucas, a young man whose world was veiled in eternal darkness. Drawn by the angelic voice of Lily and the kindness that exuded from her very being, Lucas found comfort in her presence. Their friendship blossomed like a delicate flower, each moment spent together a symphony of shared laughter and unspoken understanding. As the days bring more shared experiences, Lucas found himself fascinated by the world as perceived through Lily’s eyes. In her, he discovered a kaleidoscope (万花筒) of beauty that transcended the confines of sight, a beauty woven from threads of kindness, compassion, and unwavering attitude. Though his eyes could not behold the physical scars that adorned Lily’s form, his heart beheld the true essence of her being — a luminous spirit that lightened the darkest corners of his world. With each passing day, their bond deepened, evolving into a romance that defied the conventions of superficiality and embraced the profound connection that existed between their souls. Lily and Lucas found a beauty that transcended the limitations of physical form, a beauty that dwelled in the uncharted depths of their souls. Their love became a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, a reminder that true beauty is not merely skin-deep but a radiant light that originates from the very core of our being, touching the hearts of all who dare to see beyond the surface. 5．How did Lucas, who was blind, come to appreciate beauty in Lily’s unique perspective? A．by restoring his eyesight through a series of surgeries B．by listening to her angelic voices describing her own beauty C．by spending time with her and seeing the world through her eyes D．by imagine the fascinating world in the eyes of Lily 6．What qualities in Lily did Lucas recognize as true beauty despite the physical scars he can’t see? A．Her commitment to comforting others with her beautiful voice B．Her kindness, compassion, and unwavering strength in difficult life C．Her sympathy and hopefulness for physically-challenged people like Lucas D．Her bravery in developing real friendship to romance despite social dispute 7．In Paragraph 4, the underlined word transcended is closest in meaning to _________? A．went beyond B．depended on C．broke through D．passed over 8．Which of the following definition of beauty best identifies with the essence of the story of Lily and Lucas? A．Beauty is a subjective preference for what might be unfavorable in others’ opinion B．Beauty is not skin-deep but a radiant light that grows from within and enlightens others C．Beauty is what provides pleasure to the senses, either in visual or audio way D．Beauty is something in good proportion that creates aesthetic harmony and appeal 03 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市华东师范大学第一附属中学2023-2024学年高一下期期终考试英语试卷 The train was at a standstill, some twenty minutes outside Kolkata, when an unexpected stroke of luck presented Piya with an opportunity to go for a seat beside a window for some fresh air. She had been sitting in the stuffiest part of the train compartment, on the edge of a bench: now, moving to the open window, she saw that the train had stopped at a station called Champahati. Looking over her shoulder, Piya spotted a tea-seller on the platform. Reaching through the bars of the window, she called him with a wave. She had never cared for the kind of chai, Indian tea, sold in Seattle, her hometown in the USA, but somehow, in the ten days she had spent in India she had developed an unexpected taste for milky, overboiled tea served in earthenware cups. There were no spices in it for one thing, and this was more to her taste than the chai at home. She paid for her tea and was trying to get in the cup through the bars when the man in the seat opposite her own suddenly turned over a page, jolting her hand. She turned her wrist quickly enough to make sure that most of the tea spilled out of the window, but she could not prevent some from spilling over his papers. “Oh, I’m so sorry!” Piya was very embarrassed: of everyone in the compartment, this was the last person she would have chosen to injure with her tea. She had noticed him while waiting on the platform in Kolkata and she had been struck by the self-satisfied tilt of his head and the way in which he stared at everyone around him, taking them in, sizing them up, sorting them all into their places. “Here,” said Piya, producing a handful of tissues. “Let me help you clean up.” “There’s nothing to be done,” he said testily (暴躁地). “These pages are ruined anyway.” For a moment she considered pointing out that it was he who had knocked her hand. But all she could bring herself to say was, “I’m very sorry. I hope you’ll excuse me.” “Do I really have a choice?” he said. “Does anyone have a choice when they’re dealing with Americans these days?” Piya had no wish to get into an argument so she let this pass. Instead, she opened her eyes wide and, in an attempt to restore peace, came out with, “But how did you guess?” “About what?” “About my being American? You’re very observant.” This seemed to do the trick. His shoulders relaxed as he leaned back in his seat. “I didn’t guess,” he said. “I knew.” 9．In the first paragraph, Piya was relieved when she got a window seat because it meant that_________. A．there was more room for her luggage B．she no longer had to suffer from a lack of air C．there was less chance that she would miss her stop D．she didn’t have to stand for the rest of the train journey 10．Piya found that the tea or chai she had drunk in India ________. A．was disappointingly weak in taste B．reminded her of her home in Seattle C．would have tasted better if served fresh D．was preferable to the chai she had had before 11．When Piya first saw the man she thought that ________. A．he was someone who was observant of surroundings B．he seemed to think he was better than other people C．he had tried to keep his distance from his fellow passengers D．he had been looking for someone he knew on the station platform 12．Piya asked “But how did you guess?” in order to _________. A．find out what the man really thought about Americans B．try to calm the situation down by starting a conversation C．ensure the man realized that she had apologized D．make sure the man knew he was being rude 04 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市浦东新区东昌中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题 Charles Robert Darwin was born on 12 February 1809 in Shropshire, England. Darwin’s childhood passion was science, and his interest in chemistry, however, was clear; he was even nicknamed ‘Gas’ by his classmates. In 1825, his father sent him to study medicine at Edinburgh University, where he learned how to classify plants. Darwin became passionate about natural history and this became his focus while he studied at Cambridge. Darwin went on a voyage together with Robert Fitzroy, the captain of HMS Beagle, to South America to facilitate British trade in Patagonia. The journey was life-changing. Darwin spent much of the trip on land collecting samples of plants, animals and rocks, which helped him to develop an understanding of the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. Darwin’s analysis of the plants and animals that he gathered led him to express doubts on former explanations about how species formed and evolved over time. Darwin’s work convinced him that natural selection was key to understanding the development of the natural world. The theory of natural selection says that individuals of a species are more likely to survive when they inherit (经遗传获得) characteristics best suited for that specific environment. These features then become more widespread and can lead eventually to the development of a new species. With natural selection, Darwin argued how a wide variety of life forms developed over time from a single common ancestor. Darwin married his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, in 1839. When Darwin’s eldest daughter, Annie, died from a sudden illness in 1851, he lost his belief in God. His tenth and final child, Charles Waring Darwin, was born in 1856. Significantly for Darwin, this baby was disabled, altering how Darwin thought about the human species. Darwin had previously thought that species remained adapted until the environment changed; he now believed that every new variation was imperfect and that a struggle to survive was what drove species to adapt. Though rejected at the beginning, Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is nowadays well accepted by the scientific community as the best evidence-based explanation for the diversity and complexity of life on Earth. The Natural History Museum’s library alone has 478 editions of his On the Origin of Species in 38 languages. 13．What made Darwin reconsider the origin and development of species? A．Examining plants and animals collected. B．His desire for a voyage to different continents. C．Classifying samples in a journey to South America. D．His passion for natural history at Edinburgh University. 14．We can learn from paragraphs 1 to 3 that Darwin ________. A．used natural selection to develop new species B．enjoyed being called nicknames related to science C．learned some knowledge about plants when studying medicine D．argued with others over the diversity of life forms for a long period 15．Which of the following changed Darwin’s view on the human species? A．That he had ten children in all. B．His youngest son’s being disabled. C．That he lost his eldest daughter. D．His marriage with Emma Wedgwood. 16．This passage is mainly about ________. A．Darwin’s passion for medical science B．Darwin’s theory and experiments C．Charles Darwin’s changing interest D．Charles Darwin’s life and work 05 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海交大附中嘉定分校2023-2024学年 高一上期末英语考试In the heart of the war-torn city, where buildings stood like wounded soldiers, Emma waited inline for her weekly ration. The line moved slowly, a somber procession of gaunt (瘦削憔悴的) faces and threadbare coats. When her turn came, the ration officer handed her the allotted food with a detached efficiency. “Two loaves, half a pound of sugar, and a tin of powdered milk,” he recited. The portions seemed to shrink each week, mirroring the dwindling hope in people’s hearts. Clutching her meager supplies, Emma hurried through the bombed-out streets, dodging craters and debris. The city, once vibrant and bustling, now lay in a hushed surrender to scarcity and fear. At home, her family’s small garden offered a sharp contrast to the desolation around. Here, amidst the rows of struggling vegetables, her father toiled. “Dad, let me help,” Emma offered, taking the shovel from his weary hands. Together, they dug into the earth, creating a hidden cache for extra food. It was a secret they guarded fiercely, knowing that in times of shortage, even neighbors could turn against each other out of desperation. As they worked, Emma’s mind wandered to the days before the war, when food was abundant and their garden was a source of joy, not just survival. She remembered her mother’s cooking, the aromas that filled their kitchen, the laughter that accompanied their meals. Now, each bite of their bland rations was a reminder of what had been lost. In the evenings, the family gathered around a small table, sharing their rationed food. Conversation flowed, weaving tales of better times, igniting sparks of hope. Emma’s younger brother, Tom, would often ask, “When will we have chocolate again?” It was a question loaded with longing, not just for the sweetness of chocolate but for the return of normalcy. Despite the hardship, they found reasons to smile. Emma’s father would recount stories from his youth, tales of adventure that seemed like fairy tales in their grim surroundings. Her mother would hum old tunes, filling their home with a semblance of warmth and normalcy. As winter deepened, the rations grew scarcer, and the hidden cache in the garden became their lifeline. Each day, Emma and her father would check the hole, ensuring their precious supplies were safe. The hole, a mere cavity in the ground, symbolized their resilience, a refusal to succumb to despair. 17．How did the amount of weekly rations appear to change each week? A．Significantly increased B．Dramatically decreased C．Remained the same D．Decreased each week 18．What does the term “hidden cache” in the third paragraph refer to in the article? A．A treasure map B．A buried capsule C．A secret food storage spot D．A mysterious box 19．How does the family’s gathering around the table for meals illustrate the impact of war on their lives? A．Abundant food showshow the war has unexpectedly brought prosperity to their family. B．The family’s conversations about a war-free future reflect their enduring hope. C．Meals at the table are silent and rushed, highlighting their fear and anxiety. D．The table becomes a place of conflict where family members argue over limited food. 20．Tom’s longing for chocolate is symbolic in the story. What does this longing represent? A．It’s a simple craving for a treat, unrelated to the broader themes of the story. B．The desire for chocolate symbolizes a yearning for the comforts of life before the war. C．His wish for chocolate indicates his dislike for the food rationing and nothing more. D．It is a secret code used by the family to communicate about their hidden food. 06 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市上海中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 “It’s a windy day in Laguna San Ignacio, and the waves seem to come from all directions,” said Sara Clemence in Bloomberg Businessweek. My children and I are riding on an 18-foot boat — small enough that we can reach down into the water if a gray whale swims up alongside. And then we see what we’ve come for: a heart-shaped shower of water and a dark mass rushing below it. As instructed, we splash (溅泼) the water strongly to signal the huge whale, which turns out to be a mother with her weeks-old baby. The baby soon swims beneath our boat, emerges to blow mist in my face, then “lies onto its side like a 2-ton puppy.” Leaning down, I touched its skin gently. “It feels electric. Also, a bit like petting a hard-boiled egg.” San Ignacio is one of very few places where a person can pet a whale. The whales come each year to the coast of Baja California to give birth and to mate. If you’re lucky, you can “shake hands with a leathery fin (鳍)” or even “plant a kiss on a cold, salty cheek.” I usually worry about such interactions, because wild creatures can become deeply stressed by human contact. But boat numbers are strictly limited in these protected waters. And any whale that approaches a boat does so on its own terms. Like that baby whale: “We see him a few times, and he seems to like being petted and splashed.” So we are two species, connecting through touch, but also through eye contact: “More than once, after nosing around our boat, a young gray whale turns on its side so one dark, baseball-size eye is looking up at us.” Whalers used to call gray whales “devil fish” because these magnificent creatures turn violent when threatened — “or, say, when their babies are harmed.” That makes it feel even more of a blessing when, on our third day there, a large mama whale approaches the boat. “I’m splashing when I feel her nose press up into my hand.” Though she’s “wiser and apparently more alert” than her child, “she still decides to trust us.” 21．According to the passage, people can NOT interact with a whale by ________. A．splashing water to it B．gently touching its skin C．swimming alongside it D．looking at it in the eye 22．The underlined phrase in paragraph 2 means that the whale ________. A．is mad with too many visitors B．is willing to be petted by people on the boat C．can interact with people based on its likes D．can decide its preferred swimming route 23．Why does the author consider it “a blessing” when a large mama whale approaches the boat? A．Because she is smarter than her child and better at interacting with people. B．Because she believes in people and will not turn violent if her baby is harmed. C．Because a whale as large as this one is rare to see. D．Because she trusts people despite her concerns about her child’s safety. 24．What is the best title for this passage? A．Preserving the Devil Fish in Laguna San Ignacio B．A Beautiful Encounter with Gray Whales C．A Risky but Exciting Whale-Watching Journey D．Appropriate Ways to Interact with Gray Whales 07 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市奉贤区2023-2024学年高一上学期期末调研考试英语试卷 I've just done my first jump since the accident that nearly killed me just a year ago. As I was lying in hospital, thinking that I would never skydive again, I wasn't feeling glad to be alive. Instead, I was wondering how I could possibly live without it. It all started one evening after another nine-to-five day. I was sitting at home thinking, “There has to be more to life than this,” when an advertisement came on the television, “Try skydiving!” The next day, I called the nearest skydiving center and booked my first jump. I will never forget my first jump. It was a beautiful, cloudless day and the sun was just going down. As I pushed myself away from the plane at 11,000 feet, my mind went blank. Words cannot describe the excitement I experienced while I was free-falling. That was the most amazing four minutes of my life. From the first jump, I was hooked. I started spending every free moment I had skydiving. At work, I sat in front of my computer and imagined ways of making more money so that I could jump more often. The accident happened on my 1,040th jump. Another skydiver hit my parachute(降落伞) at 80 feet. I fell and hit the ground at about 30 mph, face down. I broke my legs, my right arm and my nose. I lost 6 liters of blood, 19 teeth and 25 pounds of fat. I was lucky to be alive. People who have never experienced skydiving will find it hard to understand that my only reason to get better was that I could do it again. All I can say is that for me, skydiving is life and life is skydiving. 25．The writer began skydiving because . A．he wanted to find something more meaningful than just work B．he was persuaded by the local skydiving club to have a try C．he made a promise he would go on with it D．he didn't realize what serious injury it might end in 26．What can we learn about the writer's first skydiving from the passage? A．The writer planned it for a long time. B．The writer was too nervous to enjoy it. C．It proved to be fairly successful. D．It took place a year before the accident. 27．The underlined sentence “I was hooked” in Paragraph 5 probably means . A．I was attracted by skydiving B．I was shocked by skydiving C．I became familiar with skydiving D．I became curious about skydiving 28．Which of the following shows the writer's strong will for skydiving? A．The writer spent almost every nine-to-five day skydiving. B．The writer worked hard to make more money for skydiving. C．The writer imagined himself skydiving while at the hospital. D．The writer expected to recover only to continue skydiving. 08 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市上海市闵行区六校2023-2024学年高一下学期期末联考英语试题 Before the break of dawn, Simon was already standing on the shore watching the sea intensely for any signs of a coming storm. Despite learning from the weather forecast the likelihood of a violent storm, he didn’t change his mind about starting his weekly fishing trip. After checking for the third time that he had brought with him what he needed, Simon got onto his boat and sailed into the vast blue sea. Before long, he was anchoring(固定)his boat in the middle of the sea. Satisfied with the spot, he cast his net, hoping for a good catch. Simon then relaxed on the deck and watched the sun rising slowly above the horizon. “One can never trust the weather station,” he said, but he had said it too soon. At that moment, there was a sudden strike of lightning, followed by a shout of thunder. The entire sky was suddenly filled with dark clouds. Wave after wave rolled up, hitting his boat and sending it rocking violently sideways. A sense of hopelessness drowned him but when images of his family flashed across his mind, he knew what he had to do. In double-quick time, he cut off the fishing lines and dumped his fishing equipment into the sea. Eventually, the storm eased and the waves died down. To make matters worse, the boat engine died. As he was many kilometres offshore, the only likely rescue was to be spotted by a boat. But who would be out at sea in such horrible weather except him? That made Simon regret his earlier decision again. Exhausted, Simon soon drifted off to sleep. When he awoke, the sun had already risen. Simon had lost track of time and location. Sighing, he stood on the deck, staring out hopefully. Then he spotted it. He dived into the water and swam towards the island a few metres ahead of him. When Simon reached land, he was too weak to stand on his legs. Fortunately, a kind-hearted man helped him up and contacted his family. Though Simon emerged from the nightmare unhurt, the fateful day remained forever in his mind. Neglecting the weather forecast, he paid a heavy price. He then learnt that everyone should respect science and be more mindful of his decision. 29．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Not informed of the weather forecast, Simon went fishing as planned. B．Simon lost his fishing equipment because it was blown off by the wind. C．Love for his family made him take action trying to save himself. D．Though he was finally saved, he was hurt badly. 30．What did he see after he woke up? A．Another boat ready to drag his boat. B．A rescue team sent by his family. C．A new boat engine to be equipped on his boat. D．An island not far from his boat. 31．What mainly caused him to meet with such a horrible event? A．He was too confident of his ability to deal with the rescue team. B．He ignored storm forecast and went fishing anyway. C．His fishing equipment was too heavy for his boat. D．He positioned his boat in a wrong location in the sea. 32．What is the passage mainly about? A．A smooth fishing trip a fisherman used to have. B．A terrible accident a fisherman experienced and how he survived. C．The hardships a man has to handle when going fishing. D．Ways to seek help in dangerous situations in life. 09 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市复旦大学附属中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末英语试卷 Last October I was on a diving holiday in the Philippines with seven other advanced divers. I dived off the boat slowly sinking to about 20m. After nearly 45 minutes, the sound of my breathing was drowned out by a low rumble like an engine and I felt deep powerful vibrations(震动) as if a big boat with a propeller was passing overhead. The dive instructor’s eyes were wide with confusion too. We both swam next to each other staying close to the side of the reef(礁石). The situation felt sinister. Then we were enveloped by clouds of white sand that mushmoomed up around us. Could it be a giant turtle(海龟) racing past us? They are normally slow movers so this was very weird behavior. The vibration became so intense that I could feel it in my bones and then the sound turned into a deafening roar. Suddenly, a few meters below us, breaks began forming and the sand was sucked down. That’s when I got what it was. The noise was the sound of the earth splintering open and grinding against itself. The instructor and I held hands and looked into each other’s eyes. I felt comforted by his presence. I was numb(麻木的) for terror but clear-headed. My body went on high alert, ready to react. But I have no power over whatever this is. The only option is to stay very still and let it do whatever its going to do. It took enormous willpower to resist the urge to swim to the surface, which is not sensible as situation on the surface at that time was ambiguous with potential threats pending. Soon we saw other divers. The sound and vibration lasted only two or three minutes and when they stopped I heard the swoosh of sand falling over the seabed. We all held hands before resurfacing to avoid decompression sickness, which can be fatal. When up, it was a huge relief to see all the divers and we all shared incredulous looks before pulling out our breathing tools and shouting, ”What was that?” Back on the boat, we rushed to check the news and discovered we had witnessed a huge earthquake, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale. It released more energy than 30 Hiroshima bombs, though it seemed that we were not at the epicenter(震中). I was high and felt lucky surprisingly not because of my recent survival miracle, but to have experienced nature at its most stunning and its most frightening. 33．How did the author realize that they met with an earthquake? A．By feeling the violent shake under the sea. B．By witnessing a normally-slow turtle quickly moving by. C．By seeing the seafloor crack. D．By checking the news and be informed of the event. 34．Why didn’t the author rise to the surface before the vibration stopped? A．Because the instructor gestured him not to rise. B．Because he was numb in body. C．Because he could sense the unclear water situation. D．Because he tried to avoid unexpected danger above. 35．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．At the beginning of the event, a big boat passed by causing big vibration. B．All the divers used the reef as the protection against the violent vibration. C．I felt relieved as the instructor was experienced in handling situations like this. D．Powerless to fight nature, I was tame when under the water. 36．Why did the author feel fortunate on the boat? A．Because he was not at the epicenter of the earthquake. B．Because he finally survived a huge earthquake. C．Because he could witness a rare natural phenomenon. D．Because he didn’t suffer from decompression sickness. 10 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市育才中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷 Yes, I admit it. I’m a true, incurable book abuser (施虐人). I like to fold dog ears. I like to break my books open so that their backs crack. I had a friend, who loved rubbing all the pages. I have another friend who is the exact opposite. She needs to keep her books completely new. I understand her. But once I get to know the book, I can’t help but show it some tough love. Because, believe me, although it sounds like I’m an abuser without a heart, that’s what it’s all about. Not hidden aggressions, or a lack of respect; not at all. Let me explain. I have one book by my favourite author Diana Gabaldon that looks like rubbish. It’s completely wrinkled up from rain, and on its way to falling apart. I brought it like that to have her sign it. I hope she’s realised what an honour it is to her as a writer. It means, basically, that I’ve read the book to bits. I wouldn’t bother to mistreat books that don’t mean anything to me. Only the best books get read well, carried everywhere, worth intense reading where I’m so caught up with words that I will spill coffee over it. For my further defense, I would like to call in a witness. I have a cook book. Like almost all my other cook books, it’s worn, and there are dirty marks of food in it. The book is called Tex-Mex-Food, Music and the Joy of Life from Texas. Just as the title suggests, this is more than a cook book. These are the words on the very first page: Tex-Mex hasn’t been trendy for over 30 years. Considering it’s anything but cheap in calories, it probably never will be, either. Tacos(墨西哥卷) are instead all about such an untrendy things as a love for life. It’s something you enjoy while spending time with your loved ones ... We hope, therefore, that this cook book will soon be as dirty as a really old and used cook book should be. Oh, how true! How wonderfully put! And it’s the same thing for books: whether you’re a book preserver or a book abuser, the approach is based on love and a joy for life. Because I believe all who are passionate about books, are passionate people. 37．According to the passage, the writer often does the following to his book except _________. A．have it dog-eared B．carry it everywhere C．keep it tidy D．have dirty marks in it 38．Why does the writer treat his favourite books badly? A．To cover up his disrespect for its author. B．To conceal his aggressions to things around. C．To express his objection to the book preserver. D．To show his strong affection for the book. 39．The book Tex-Mex-Food, Music and the Joy of Life from Texas is mentioned by the writer to show that _________. A．it is really common to have dirty marks in the cook book B．Tex-Mex is not popular mainly because it’s low in calories C．the writer is not alone with the view that books should be abused D．one must try some food like Tex-Mex to experience the love for life 40．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The defense of one who treats books badly. B．The reasons why a certain book is preferred. C．The book lovers’ different habits of reading. D．The different ways to treat different books. 1 / 10 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年高一下学期期末考点大串讲（上海） 专题04 阅读理解记叙文+新闻报道题精选10篇 01 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市建平中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题 A Pilgrimage to Mont Blanc It was on a grey winter’s day in my parents’ house outside Glasgow that I first suggested Mont Blanc in summer. I knew I should make more effort to spend time with my 74-year-old dad, but what I was proposing at his age was a risk. A ten-day hike around one of Europe’s highest mountains seemed a little extreme. “Old age doesn’t come alone,” he replied, implying the memory loss from a recent life-threatening stroke. Yet, to stir memory in long-forgotten footprints seemed like the right thing to do. We booked a flight, and four months later, arrived in the shadow of Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. That first sunlit afternoon, it was instantly obvious that we had made the right decision. The pathway ahead was quiet. Quick-footed hikers walked past us, eyes focused on a ridge (山脊) that marched south to the Italian border. But there was no sign of worry on my hiking partner’s brow. Only determination. My dad’s accounts of his time in the mountains remain among the defining stories of my childhood. The first time it left its mark on me was when I uncovered a junk box full of projector slides taken in the summer of 1970, when he and two of his friends completed a previously untried route up the overwhelmingly dangerous North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland. That was now more than half his lifetime ago. And, yet, here we were, marching side by side around the Mont Blanc, tracing an invisible route with our fingers over the same harsh summits he had conquered long ago. What I had always seen as an obsession with the mountains revealed itself to be a bond that I never knew we had. By the end of the week, I sensed we may have achieved what we both had thought impossible. We made our final push towards the Col du Brévent above the Chamonix valley. We climbed up into a narrow world of stone, meeting Mont Blanc face on. To capture the moment, I took a photo, but only then did it dawn on me that it was nearly the same composition as on a slide I had first seen in one of those junk boxes. There was that smile, those eyes fixed on the horizon, the beautiful Alpine ridges of Mont Blanc crowding out the background. For a split second, it looked as if nothing had changed. 1．According to the article, what mainly motivated the author to take his father on a hike around Mont Blanc? A．His father’s old age and poor health. B．His father’s memory loss from a stroke. C．His dream of traveling with his father again. D．His wish to visit one of Europe’s highest mountains. 2．What can we learn about the hike around Mont Blanc from the article? A．They passed through three countries in ten days. B．The author’s father was initially confident of doing it. C．It changed the author’s attitude towards his father’s hobby. D．It brought back the pleasant memories of the author’s father. 3．According to the article, which of the following best describes the author’s father? A．A hopeless patient. B．An adventurous climber. C．A responsible father. D．An appreciative photographer. 4．What did the author realize after taking the family picture? A．It was never too late to accompany his father. B．He and his father changed with time passing by. C．Everything changes with time except the mountains. D．The father’s passion for the mountains didn’t fade with age. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者带着74岁的父亲去攀登勃朗峰的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“ ‘Old age doesn’t come alone,’ he replied, implying the memory loss from a recent life-threatening stroke. Yet, to stir memory in long-forgotten footprints seemed like the right thing to do. We booked a flight, and four months later, arrived in the shadow of Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. (他回答说：“衰老不是独自来的。”他的意思是说，最近一次危及生命的中风导致了记忆力丧失。然而，在被遗忘已久的足迹中唤起记忆似乎是正确的事情。我们订了机票，四个月后，我们到达了法国夏蒙尼的勃朗峰。)”可知，是父亲的中风导致记忆力丧失，促使作者带着父亲去法国夏蒙尼的勃朗峰远足。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段“That was now more than half his lifetime ago. And, yet, here we were, marching side by side around the Mont Blanc, tracing an invisible route with our fingers over the same harsh summits he had conquered long ago. What I had always seen as an obsession with the mountains revealed itself to be a bond that I never knew we had. (那已经是他一生的一半了。然而，我们却在这里，肩并肩地绕着勃朗峰前进，用我们的手指沿着一条看不见的路线，越过他很久以前征服过的那些险峻的山峰。我一直认为是对山脉的痴迷，现在却变成了一种我从来不知道我们之间存在的纽带。)”之前作者认为父亲爬山是对山脉的痴迷，而现在变成了他们之间的纽带，可知，作者的这次经历改变了对父亲爱好的认识。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“By the end of the week, I sensed we may have achieved what we both had thought impossible.  We made our final push towards the Col du Brévent above the Chamonix valley. We climbed up into a narrow world of stone, meeting Mont Blanc face on. (到周末的时候，我感觉到我们可能已经完成了我们都认为不可能完成的事情。我们向夏蒙尼山谷上方的布雷文森峰进行了最后的冲刺。我们爬上了一个狭窄的石头世界，与勃朗峰正面相遇。)”作者与父亲完成了不可能的事情，到达了山峰。可知，作者的父亲是勇于冒险的攀登者。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“To capture the moment, I took a photo, but only then did it dawn on me that it was nearly the same composition as on a slide I had first seen in one of those junk boxes.  There was that smile, those eyes fixed on the horizon, the beautiful Alpine ridges of Mont Blanc crowding out the background.  For a split second, it looked as if nothing had changed. (为了捕捉这一刻，我拍了一张照片，但直到那时我才意识到，这张照片的构图与我第一次在一个垃圾箱里看到的幻灯片几乎是一样的。那是微笑，那双眼睛盯着地平线，美丽的阿尔卑斯山脉勃朗峰衬托着背景。有那么一瞬间，一切似乎都没有改变。)”作者觉得一切似乎是没有改变的，与第一次在一个垃圾箱里看到的幻灯片几乎是一样的，可知，作者父亲对登山的热爱仍未改变。故选D。 02 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市上海交通大学附属中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末英语试卷 Beauty that can’t be seen In the serene town of Willowbrook resided the young maiden Lily. Her skin bore the intricate tapestry of a rare condition, a mosaic of scars and blemishes that danced across her face like a testament to the trials she had endured. Yet, within this canvas of imperfections, Lily’s heart radiated a warmth that enveloped all who crossed her path in a tender embrace. One fateful afternoon, as the sun descended in a cascade of golden hues, Lily’s path intertwined with that of Lucas, a young man whose world was veiled in eternal darkness. Drawn by the angelic voice of Lily and the kindness that exuded from her very being, Lucas found comfort in her presence. Their friendship blossomed like a delicate flower, each moment spent together a symphony of shared laughter and unspoken understanding. As the days bring more shared experiences, Lucas found himself fascinated by the world as perceived through Lily’s eyes. In her, he discovered a kaleidoscope (万花筒) of beauty that transcended the confines of sight, a beauty woven from threads of kindness, compassion, and unwavering attitude. Though his eyes could not behold the physical scars that adorned Lily’s form, his heart beheld the true essence of her being — a luminous spirit that lightened the darkest corners of his world. With each passing day, their bond deepened, evolving into a romance that defied the conventions of superficiality and embraced the profound connection that existed between their souls. Lily and Lucas found a beauty that transcended the limitations of physical form, a beauty that dwelled in the uncharted depths of their souls. Their love became a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, a reminder that true beauty is not merely skin-deep but a radiant light that originates from the very core of our being, touching the hearts of all who dare to see beyond the surface. 5．How did Lucas, who was blind, come to appreciate beauty in Lily’s unique perspective? A．by restoring his eyesight through a series of surgeries B．by listening to her angelic voices describing her own beauty C．by spending time with her and seeing the world through her eyes D．by imagine the fascinating world in the eyes of Lily 6．What qualities in Lily did Lucas recognize as true beauty despite the physical scars he can’t see? A．Her commitment to comforting others with her beautiful voice B．Her kindness, compassion, and unwavering strength in difficult life C．Her sympathy and hopefulness for physically-challenged people like Lucas D．Her bravery in developing real friendship to romance despite social dispute 7．In Paragraph 4, the underlined word transcended is closest in meaning to _________? A．went beyond B．depended on C．broke through D．passed over 8．Which of the following definition of beauty best identifies with the essence of the story of Lily and Lucas? A．Beauty is a subjective preference for what might be unfavorable in others’ opinion B．Beauty is not skin-deep but a radiant light that grows from within and enlightens others C．Beauty is what provides pleasure to the senses, either in visual or audio way D．Beauty is something in good proportion that creates aesthetic harmony and appeal 【答案】5．C 6．B 7．A 8．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了少女莉莉虽然脸上有伤疤，但是盲人卢卡斯看到了她的内在美。莉莉和卢卡斯发现了一种超越形体限制的美，一种存在于他们灵魂深处的美。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段“Drawn by the angelic voice of Lily and the kindness that exuded from her very being, Lucas found comfort in her presence. Their friendship blossomed like a delicate flower, each moment spent together a symphony of shared laughter and unspoken understanding. (被莉莉天使般的声音和从她身上散发出来的善良所吸引，卢卡斯在她的面前找到了安慰。他们的友谊像娇嫩的花朵一样绽放，在一起度过的每一刻都是共同欢笑和无言理解的交响乐。)”以及第三段“As the days bring more shared experiences, Lucas found himself fascinated by the world as perceived through Lily’s eyes. (随着日子一天天过去，卢卡斯发现自己被莉莉眼中的世界迷住了。)”可知，盲人卢卡斯通过花时间和她在一起，通过她的眼睛看世界，来从莉莉独特的视角来欣赏美。故选C。 6．细节理解题。根据第三段“In her, he discovered a kaleidoscope (万花筒) of beauty that transcended the confines of sight, a beauty woven from threads of kindness, compassion, and unwavering attitude. (在她身上，他发现了一种超越视觉界限的万花筒般的美，一种由善良、同情和坚定不移的态度交织而成的美。)”可知，尽管莉莉身上有他看不见的伤疤，卢卡斯还是认为她美丽是因为她的善良、同情和在困难生活中坚定不移的力量。故选B。 7．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“a beauty woven from threads of kindness, compassion, and unwavering attitude”以及“Though his eyes could not behold the physical scars that adorned Lily’s form, his heart beheld the true essence of her being — a luminous spirit that lightened the darkest corners of his world. (虽然他的眼睛看不到莉莉身体上的伤疤，但他的心看到了她存在的真正本质——一个明亮的灵魂，照亮了他世界最黑暗的角落。)”可知，卢卡斯发现了一种超越视觉界限的万花筒般的美，一种由善良、同情和坚定的态度编织而成的美。故划线词意思是“超越”。故选A。 8．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Their love became a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit, a reminder that true beauty is not merely skin-deep but a radiant light that originates from the very core of our being, touching the hearts of all who dare to see beyond the surface. (他们的爱证明了人类精神的持久力量，提醒我们真正的美不仅仅是肤浅的，而是一种来自我们生命核心的光芒，触动了所有敢于看穿表面的人的心。)”可知，美不是肤浅的，而是一种从内心发出的光芒，它能照亮他人对美的定义最符合莉莉和卢卡斯故事的本质。故选B。 03 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市华东师范大学第一附属中学2023-2024学年高一下期期终考试英语试卷 The train was at a standstill, some twenty minutes outside Kolkata, when an unexpected stroke of luck presented Piya with an opportunity to go for a seat beside a window for some fresh air. She had been sitting in the stuffiest part of the train compartment, on the edge of a bench: now, moving to the open window, she saw that the train had stopped at a station called Champahati. Looking over her shoulder, Piya spotted a tea-seller on the platform. Reaching through the bars of the window, she called him with a wave. She had never cared for the kind of chai, Indian tea, sold in Seattle, her hometown in the USA, but somehow, in the ten days she had spent in India she had developed an unexpected taste for milky, overboiled tea served in earthenware cups. There were no spices in it for one thing, and this was more to her taste than the chai at home. She paid for her tea and was trying to get in the cup through the bars when the man in the seat opposite her own suddenly turned over a page, jolting her hand. She turned her wrist quickly enough to make sure that most of the tea spilled out of the window, but she could not prevent some from spilling over his papers. “Oh, I’m so sorry!” Piya was very embarrassed: of everyone in the compartment, this was the last person she would have chosen to injure with her tea. She had noticed him while waiting on the platform in Kolkata and she had been struck by the self-satisfied tilt of his head and the way in which he stared at everyone around him, taking them in, sizing them up, sorting them all into their places. “Here,” said Piya, producing a handful of tissues. “Let me help you clean up.” “There’s nothing to be done,” he said testily (暴躁地). “These pages are ruined anyway.” For a moment she considered pointing out that it was he who had knocked her hand. But all she could bring herself to say was, “I’m very sorry. I hope you’ll excuse me.” “Do I really have a choice?” he said. “Does anyone have a choice when they’re dealing with Americans these days?” Piya had no wish to get into an argument so she let this pass. Instead, she opened her eyes wide and, in an attempt to restore peace, came out with, “But how did you guess?” “About what?” “About my being American? You’re very observant.” This seemed to do the trick. His shoulders relaxed as he leaned back in his seat. “I didn’t guess,” he said. “I knew.” 9．In the first paragraph, Piya was relieved when she got a window seat because it meant that_________. A．there was more room for her luggage B．she no longer had to suffer from a lack of air C．there was less chance that she would miss her stop D．she didn’t have to stand for the rest of the train journey 10．Piya found that the tea or chai she had drunk in India ________. A．was disappointingly weak in taste B．reminded her of her home in Seattle C．would have tasted better if served fresh D．was preferable to the chai she had had before 11．When Piya first saw the man she thought that ________. A．he was someone who was observant of surroundings B．he seemed to think he was better than other people C．he had tried to keep his distance from his fellow passengers D．he had been looking for someone he knew on the station platform 12．Piya asked “But how did you guess?” in order to _________. A．find out what the man really thought about Americans B．try to calm the situation down by starting a conversation C．ensure the man realized that she had apologized D．make sure the man knew he was being rude 【答案】9．B 10．D 11．B 12．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了是美国小姑娘Piya在火车上的一次经历。 9．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The train was at a standstill, some twenty minutes outside Kolkata, when an unexpected stroke of luck presented Piya with an opportunity to go for a seat beside a window for some fresh air. She had been sitting in the stuffiest part of the train compartment, on the edge of a bench, now, moving to the open window, she saw that the train had stopped at a station called Champahati. (火车停在离加尔各答大约二十分钟的地方，这时一个意外的机缘给了皮娅一个机会，她坐在靠窗的座位上呼吸新鲜空气。她一直坐在火车车厢最闷热的地方，坐在长凳边上，现在，她走到敞开的窗口，看到火车停在了一个叫Champahati的车站。)”可知，当Piya找到一个靠窗的座位时，她松了一口气，因为这意味着她再也不用忍受空气不足的痛苦了。故选B。 10．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“She had never cared for the kind of chai, Indian tea, sold in Seattle, her hometown in the USA, but somehow, in the ten days she had spent in India she had developed an unexpected taste for milky, overboiled tea served in earthenware cups. There were no spices in it for one thing, and this was more to her taste than the chai at home.(她从来没有喜欢过在她的家乡美国西雅图出售的印度茶，但不知何故，在印度的十天里，她意外地喜欢上了用陶杯盛着的煮过的奶茶。首先，里面没有香料，这比家里的茶更合她的口味。)”可知，Piya发现她在印度喝的茶比她以前喝过的茶更美味。故选D。 11．细节理解题。根据第四段“She had noticed him while waiting on the platform in Kolkata and she had been struck by the self-satisfied tilt of his head and the way in which he stared at everyone around him, taking them in, sizing them up, sorting them all into their places.(她是在加尔各答的月台上等车时注意到他的，他得意洋洋地歪着头，盯着周围每个人，打量着他们，把他们分门别类，给她留下了深刻的印象。)”可知，当皮娅第一次看到这个男人时，她觉得他似乎认为自己比别人好。故选B。 12．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第四段“Piya had no wish to get into an argument so she let this pass. Instead, she opened her eyes wide and, in an attempt to restore peace, came out with, “But how did you guess?”(皮娅不想和别人争吵，所以她就不计较了。相反，她睁大了眼睛，试图恢复平静，说：“但是你是怎么猜到的？”)”以及最后一段“This seemed to do the trick. His shoulders relaxed as he leaned back in his seat.(这似乎奏效了。他向后靠在座位上，肩膀放松了下来。)”可知，Piya问“你是怎么猜的？”的目的是试图通过开始谈话来平息与男子之间紧张的局势。故选B。 04 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市浦东新区东昌中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题 Charles Robert Darwin was born on 12 February 1809 in Shropshire, England. Darwin’s childhood passion was science, and his interest in chemistry, however, was clear; he was even nicknamed ‘Gas’ by his classmates. In 1825, his father sent him to study medicine at Edinburgh University, where he learned how to classify plants. Darwin became passionate about natural history and this became his focus while he studied at Cambridge. Darwin went on a voyage together with Robert Fitzroy, the captain of HMS Beagle, to South America to facilitate British trade in Patagonia. The journey was life-changing. Darwin spent much of the trip on land collecting samples of plants, animals and rocks, which helped him to develop an understanding of the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. Darwin’s analysis of the plants and animals that he gathered led him to express doubts on former explanations about how species formed and evolved over time. Darwin’s work convinced him that natural selection was key to understanding the development of the natural world. The theory of natural selection says that individuals of a species are more likely to survive when they inherit (经遗传获得) characteristics best suited for that specific environment. These features then become more widespread and can lead eventually to the development of a new species. With natural selection, Darwin argued how a wide variety of life forms developed over time from a single common ancestor. Darwin married his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, in 1839. When Darwin’s eldest daughter, Annie, died from a sudden illness in 1851, he lost his belief in God. His tenth and final child, Charles Waring Darwin, was born in 1856. Significantly for Darwin, this baby was disabled, altering how Darwin thought about the human species. Darwin had previously thought that species remained adapted until the environment changed; he now believed that every new variation was imperfect and that a struggle to survive was what drove species to adapt. Though rejected at the beginning, Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is nowadays well accepted by the scientific community as the best evidence-based explanation for the diversity and complexity of life on Earth. The Natural History Museum’s library alone has 478 editions of his On the Origin of Species in 38 languages. 13．What made Darwin reconsider the origin and development of species? A．Examining plants and animals collected. B．His desire for a voyage to different continents. C．Classifying samples in a journey to South America. D．His passion for natural history at Edinburgh University. 14．We can learn from paragraphs 1 to 3 that Darwin ________. A．used natural selection to develop new species B．enjoyed being called nicknames related to science C．learned some knowledge about plants when studying medicine D．argued with others over the diversity of life forms for a long period 15．Which of the following changed Darwin’s view on the human species? A．That he had ten children in all. B．His youngest son’s being disabled. C．That he lost his eldest daughter. D．His marriage with Emma Wedgwood. 16．This passage is mainly about ________. A．Darwin’s passion for medical science B．Darwin’s theory and experiments C．Charles Darwin’s changing interest D．Charles Darwin’s life and work 【答案】13．A 14．C 15．B 16．D 【导语】这是一篇人物传记，讲述了查尔斯·罗伯特·达尔文的生平、科学兴趣、重要理论以及他的个人生活。 13．细节理解题。由文章第二段最后一句“Darwin’s analysis of the plants and animals that he gathered led him to express doubts on former explanations about how species formed and evolved over time. ”（达尔文对所收集的植物和动物的分析使他开始质疑过去关于物种如何形成和随时间演化的解释。）可知，达尔文对所收集的植物和动物的分析使他对物种的起源和发展产生质疑和重新审议。故选A项。 14．细节理解题。由文章第二段第一句“In 1825, his father sent him to study medicine at Edinburgh University, where he learned how to classify plants. ”（1825年，他的父亲送他去爱丁堡大学学医，在那里他学会了如何对植物进行分类。）可推断，达尔文在学医时候了解到了关于植物的知识。故选C项。 15．细节理解题。由文章第四段第二句和三句“His tenth and final child, Charles Waring Darwin, was born in 1856. Significantly for Darwin, this baby was disabled, altering how Darwin thought about the human species. ”（他的第十个也是最后一个孩子查尔斯·沃林·达尔文于1856年出生。对达尔文来说，这个婴儿是残疾的，这改变了达尔文对人类物种的看法。）可知，达尔文最小的孩子的先天残疾使达尔文改变了人类物种的看法。故选B项。 16．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章前三段主要讲述了查尔斯·罗伯特·达尔文的生平、学业经历、科学兴趣对其理论形成和发展的影响。第四段讲述了他的家庭和个人生活、最后一段讲述了达尔文理论的地位和影响。因此，文章主要讲述了达尔文的生活和工作。故选D项。 05 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海交大附中嘉定分校2023-2024学年 高一上期末英语考试In the heart of the war-torn city, where buildings stood like wounded soldiers, Emma waited inline for her weekly ration. The line moved slowly, a somber procession of gaunt (瘦削憔悴的) faces and threadbare coats. When her turn came, the ration officer handed her the allotted food with a detached efficiency. “Two loaves, half a pound of sugar, and a tin of powdered milk,” he recited. The portions seemed to shrink each week, mirroring the dwindling hope in people’s hearts. Clutching her meager supplies, Emma hurried through the bombed-out streets, dodging craters and debris. The city, once vibrant and bustling, now lay in a hushed surrender to scarcity and fear. At home, her family’s small garden offered a sharp contrast to the desolation around. Here, amidst the rows of struggling vegetables, her father toiled. “Dad, let me help,” Emma offered, taking the shovel from his weary hands. Together, they dug into the earth, creating a hidden cache for extra food. It was a secret they guarded fiercely, knowing that in times of shortage, even neighbors could turn against each other out of desperation. As they worked, Emma’s mind wandered to the days before the war, when food was abundant and their garden was a source of joy, not just survival. She remembered her mother’s cooking, the aromas that filled their kitchen, the laughter that accompanied their meals. Now, each bite of their bland rations was a reminder of what had been lost. In the evenings, the family gathered around a small table, sharing their rationed food. Conversation flowed, weaving tales of better times, igniting sparks of hope. Emma’s younger brother, Tom, would often ask, “When will we have chocolate again?” It was a question loaded with longing, not just for the sweetness of chocolate but for the return of normalcy. Despite the hardship, they found reasons to smile. Emma’s father would recount stories from his youth, tales of adventure that seemed like fairy tales in their grim surroundings. Her mother would hum old tunes, filling their home with a semblance of warmth and normalcy. As winter deepened, the rations grew scarcer, and the hidden cache in the garden became their lifeline. Each day, Emma and her father would check the hole, ensuring their precious supplies were safe. The hole, a mere cavity in the ground, symbolized their resilience, a refusal to succumb to despair. 17．How did the amount of weekly rations appear to change each week? A．Significantly increased B．Dramatically decreased C．Remained the same D．Decreased each week 18．What does the term “hidden cache” in the third paragraph refer to in the article? A．A treasure map B．A buried capsule C．A secret food storage spot D．A mysterious box 19．How does the family’s gathering around the table for meals illustrate the impact of war on their lives? A．Abundant food showshow the war has unexpectedly brought prosperity to their family. B．The family’s conversations about a war-free future reflect their enduring hope. C．Meals at the table are silent and rushed, highlighting their fear and anxiety. D．The table becomes a place of conflict where family members argue over limited food. 20．Tom’s longing for chocolate is symbolic in the story. What does this longing represent? A．It’s a simple craving for a treat, unrelated to the broader themes of the story. B．The desire for chocolate symbolizes a yearning for the comforts of life before the war. C．His wish for chocolate indicates his dislike for the food rationing and nothing more. D．It is a secret code used by the family to communicate about their hidden food. 【答案】17．D 18．C 19．B 20．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了饱受战争蹂躏的艾玛一家的生存状态以及对未来的憧憬。 17．细节理解题。根据第一段“The portions seemed to shrink each week......”（食物的份量似乎每周都在减少……）可知，配给每周都在减少。故选D项。 18．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Together, they dug into the earth”（他们一起挖地）和最后一段“Each day, Emma and her father would check the hole, ensuring their precious supplies were safe.”（每天，艾玛和她的父亲都会检查这个洞，确保他们珍贵的物资是安全的）可知，他们一起挖地，为额外的食物创造了一个隐藏的贮藏处。所以划线词的意思为“一个秘密的储藏室的地点”。故选C项。 19．推理判断题。根据第五段“In the evenings, the family gathered around a small table, sharing their rationed food. Conversation flowed, weaving tales of better times, igniting sparks of hope. ”（晚上，一家人围坐在一张小桌子旁，分享配的食物。谈话滔滔不绝，编织着美好时光的故事，点燃了希望的火花。）可知，这家人关于没有战争的未来的谈话反映了他们持久的希望。故选B项。 20．推理判断题。根据第五段“Emma’s younger brother, Tom, would often ask, “When will we have chocolate again?” It was a question loaded with longing, not just for the sweetness of chocolate but for the return of normalcy.”（艾玛的弟弟汤姆经常问:“我们什么时候能再吃巧克力?”这是一个充满渴望的问题，不仅是为了巧克力的甜蜜，也是为了回归正常）可知，对巧克力的渴望象征着对战前舒适生活的向往。故选B项。 06 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市上海中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 “It’s a windy day in Laguna San Ignacio, and the waves seem to come from all directions,” said Sara Clemence in Bloomberg Businessweek. My children and I are riding on an 18-foot boat — small enough that we can reach down into the water if a gray whale swims up alongside. And then we see what we’ve come for: a heart-shaped shower of water and a dark mass rushing below it. As instructed, we splash (溅泼) the water strongly to signal the huge whale, which turns out to be a mother with her weeks-old baby. The baby soon swims beneath our boat, emerges to blow mist in my face, then “lies onto its side like a 2-ton puppy.” Leaning down, I touched its skin gently. “It feels electric. Also, a bit like petting a hard-boiled egg.” San Ignacio is one of very few places where a person can pet a whale. The whales come each year to the coast of Baja California to give birth and to mate. If you’re lucky, you can “shake hands with a leathery fin (鳍)” or even “plant a kiss on a cold, salty cheek.” I usually worry about such interactions, because wild creatures can become deeply stressed by human contact. But boat numbers are strictly limited in these protected waters. And any whale that approaches a boat does so on its own terms. Like that baby whale: “We see him a few times, and he seems to like being petted and splashed.” So we are two species, connecting through touch, but also through eye contact: “More than once, after nosing around our boat, a young gray whale turns on its side so one dark, baseball-size eye is looking up at us.” Whalers used to call gray whales “devil fish” because these magnificent creatures turn violent when threatened — “or, say, when their babies are harmed.” That makes it feel even more of a blessing when, on our third day there, a large mama whale approaches the boat. “I’m splashing when I feel her nose press up into my hand.” Though she’s “wiser and apparently more alert” than her child, “she still decides to trust us.” 21．According to the passage, people can NOT interact with a whale by ________. A．splashing water to it B．gently touching its skin C．swimming alongside it D．looking at it in the eye 22．The underlined phrase in paragraph 2 means that the whale ________. A．is mad with too many visitors B．is willing to be petted by people on the boat C．can interact with people based on its likes D．can decide its preferred swimming route 23．Why does the author consider it “a blessing” when a large mama whale approaches the boat? A．Because she is smarter than her child and better at interacting with people. B．Because she believes in people and will not turn violent if her baby is harmed. C．Because a whale as large as this one is rare to see. D．Because she trusts people despite her concerns about her child’s safety. 24．What is the best title for this passage? A．Preserving the Devil Fish in Laguna San Ignacio B．A Beautiful Encounter with Gray Whales C．A Risky but Exciting Whale-Watching Journey D．Appropriate Ways to Interact with Gray Whales 【答案】21．C 22．C 23．D 24．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Sara Clemence和孩子们在圣伊格纳西奥湖的一段和鲸鱼互动的海上之旅，展现了人与自然的和谐共处。 21．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“As instructed, we splash (溅泼) the water strongly to signal the huge whale, which turns out to be a mother with her weeks-old baby.(按照指示，我们用力泼水，向这头巨大的鲸鱼发出信号，原来它是一位带着几周大婴儿的母亲)”和“Leaning down, I touched its skin gently.(我俯下身，轻轻地摸了摸它的皮肤)”和第三段中的“So we are two species, connecting through touch, but also through eye contact(因此，我们是两个物种，通过触摸和眼神接触交流)”可知，人们可以通过向鲸鱼泼水、轻抚鲸鱼的皮肤、跟鲸鱼进行眼神接触来互动。文中没有提到可以和鲸鱼一起游泳，C项错误。故选C。 22．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“If you’re lucky, you can “shake hands with a leathery fin (鳍)” or even “plant a kiss on a cold, salty cheek.”(如果你幸运的话，你可以“与坚韧的鳍握手”，甚至可以“在冰冷、咸涩的脸颊上吻上一吻”)”及下文“Like that baby whale: “We see him a few times, and he seems to like being petted and splashed.”(就像那只小鲸鱼：“我们见过它几次，它似乎喜欢被抚摸和被泼水。”)”可知，这些靠近船只的鲸鱼都是按照自己的方式和人们互动的。由此可知，does so on its own terms指的是“鲸鱼可以根据自己的喜好与人互动”。故选C。 23．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“That makes it feel even more  of a blessing when, on our third day there, a large mama whale  approaches the boat. “I’m splashing when I feel her nose press up into  my hand.” Though she’s “wiser and apparently more alert” than her child,  “she still decides to trust us.”(当我们在那里的第三天，一头大型鲸鱼妈妈靠近船时，这让我们感觉更像是一种祝福。“当我感觉到她的鼻子压在我的手上时，我正在溅水。”虽然她比她的孩子“更聪明，更警觉”，但“她仍然决定相信我们。”)”可推知，当这只大型鲸鱼妈妈靠近他们的船时，作者感到这是一种“祝福”，因为尽管她会担心自己孩子们的安全，但她依然选择相信人类。故选D。 24．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“My children and I are riding on an 18-foot boat — small enough that we can reach down into the water if a gray whale swims up alongside. And then we see what we’ve come for: a heart-shaped shower of water and a dark mass rushing below it.(我和孩子们坐在一艘18英尺长的船上，船足够小，如果一头灰鲸在旁边游动，我们就可以把手伸下水里。然后我们看到了我们来这里的目的：一场心形的阵雨和一团黑块在它下面冲来。)”并结合下文内容可知，本文主要描述了作者和孩子们的一段和鲸鱼互动的海上之旅。由此可知，B项“一场与灰鲸的美丽邂逅”最适合作本文标题。故选B。 07 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市奉贤区2023-2024学年高一上学期期末调研考试英语试卷 I've just done my first jump since the accident that nearly killed me just a year ago. As I was lying in hospital, thinking that I would never skydive again, I wasn't feeling glad to be alive. Instead, I was wondering how I could possibly live without it. It all started one evening after another nine-to-five day. I was sitting at home thinking, “There has to be more to life than this,” when an advertisement came on the television, “Try skydiving!” The next day, I called the nearest skydiving center and booked my first jump. I will never forget my first jump. It was a beautiful, cloudless day and the sun was just going down. As I pushed myself away from the plane at 11,000 feet, my mind went blank. Words cannot describe the excitement I experienced while I was free-falling. That was the most amazing four minutes of my life. From the first jump, I was hooked. I started spending every free moment I had skydiving. At work, I sat in front of my computer and imagined ways of making more money so that I could jump more often. The accident happened on my 1,040th jump. Another skydiver hit my parachute(降落伞) at 80 feet. I fell and hit the ground at about 30 mph, face down. I broke my legs, my right arm and my nose. I lost 6 liters of blood, 19 teeth and 25 pounds of fat. I was lucky to be alive. People who have never experienced skydiving will find it hard to understand that my only reason to get better was that I could do it again. All I can say is that for me, skydiving is life and life is skydiving. 25．The writer began skydiving because . A．he wanted to find something more meaningful than just work B．he was persuaded by the local skydiving club to have a try C．he made a promise he would go on with it D．he didn't realize what serious injury it might end in 26．What can we learn about the writer's first skydiving from the passage? A．The writer planned it for a long time. B．The writer was too nervous to enjoy it. C．It proved to be fairly successful. D．It took place a year before the accident. 27．The underlined sentence “I was hooked” in Paragraph 5 probably means . A．I was attracted by skydiving B．I was shocked by skydiving C．I became familiar with skydiving D．I became curious about skydiving 28．Which of the following shows the writer's strong will for skydiving? A．The writer spent almost every nine-to-five day skydiving. B．The writer worked hard to make more money for skydiving. C．The writer imagined himself skydiving while at the hospital. D．The writer expected to recover only to continue skydiving. 【答案】25．A 26．C 27．A 28．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者想要做一些比工作更有意义的事，便去尝试跳伞并爱上了跳伞，在经历一次致命的事故后，作者想要恢复健康的唯一理由是之后能继续跳伞。 25．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“It all started one evening after another nine-to-five day. I was sitting at home thinking, “There has to be more to life than this,” when an advertisement came on the television, “Try skydiving!”(这一切开始于一个晚上，又是一个朝九晚五的日子。我坐在家里想，“生活中一定有比这更多的东西”，这时电视上出现了一则广告，“试试跳伞！”)”可知，作者开始跳伞是因为他想找到比工作更有意义的东西。故选A项。 26．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Words cannot describe the excitement I experienced while I was free-falling. That was the most amazing four minutes of my life.(言语无法形容我在自由落体时所经历的兴奋。那是我一生中最美妙的四分钟)”可知，作者的第一次跳伞非常成功。故选C项。 27．句意猜测题。根据文章第五段“I started spending every free moment I had skydiving. At work, I sat in front of my computer and imagined ways of making more money so that I could jump more often.(我开始利用我的每一个空闲时间来跳伞。在工作中，我坐在电脑前，想象着如何赚更多的钱，这样我就可以更频繁地跳跃)”可知，划线句子的意思是“我被跳伞吸引了”。故选A项。 28．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“People who have never experienced skydiving will find it hard to understand that my only reason to get better was that I could do it again.(从来没有经历过跳伞的人会发现很难理解，我想身体变好的唯一原因是我可以再次做这件事)”可知，作者希望身体恢复的唯一理由是继续跳伞标明作者对跳伞的强烈意愿。故选D项。 08 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市上海市闵行区六校2023-2024学年高一下学期期末联考英语试题 Before the break of dawn, Simon was already standing on the shore watching the sea intensely for any signs of a coming storm. Despite learning from the weather forecast the likelihood of a violent storm, he didn’t change his mind about starting his weekly fishing trip. After checking for the third time that he had brought with him what he needed, Simon got onto his boat and sailed into the vast blue sea. Before long, he was anchoring(固定)his boat in the middle of the sea. Satisfied with the spot, he cast his net, hoping for a good catch. Simon then relaxed on the deck and watched the sun rising slowly above the horizon. “One can never trust the weather station,” he said, but he had said it too soon. At that moment, there was a sudden strike of lightning, followed by a shout of thunder. The entire sky was suddenly filled with dark clouds. Wave after wave rolled up, hitting his boat and sending it rocking violently sideways. A sense of hopelessness drowned him but when images of his family flashed across his mind, he knew what he had to do. In double-quick time, he cut off the fishing lines and dumped his fishing equipment into the sea. Eventually, the storm eased and the waves died down. To make matters worse, the boat engine died. As he was many kilometres offshore, the only likely rescue was to be spotted by a boat. But who would be out at sea in such horrible weather except him? That made Simon regret his earlier decision again. Exhausted, Simon soon drifted off to sleep. When he awoke, the sun had already risen. Simon had lost track of time and location. Sighing, he stood on the deck, staring out hopefully. Then he spotted it. He dived into the water and swam towards the island a few metres ahead of him. When Simon reached land, he was too weak to stand on his legs. Fortunately, a kind-hearted man helped him up and contacted his family. Though Simon emerged from the nightmare unhurt, the fateful day remained forever in his mind. Neglecting the weather forecast, he paid a heavy price. He then learnt that everyone should respect science and be more mindful of his decision. 29．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．Not informed of the weather forecast, Simon went fishing as planned. B．Simon lost his fishing equipment because it was blown off by the wind. C．Love for his family made him take action trying to save himself. D．Though he was finally saved, he was hurt badly. 30．What did he see after he woke up? A．Another boat ready to drag his boat. B．A rescue team sent by his family. C．A new boat engine to be equipped on his boat. D．An island not far from his boat. 31．What mainly caused him to meet with such a horrible event? A．He was too confident of his ability to deal with the rescue team. B．He ignored storm forecast and went fishing anyway. C．His fishing equipment was too heavy for his boat. D．He positioned his boat in a wrong location in the sea. 32．What is the passage mainly about? A．A smooth fishing trip a fisherman used to have. B．A terrible accident a fisherman experienced and how he survived. C．The hardships a man has to handle when going fishing. D．Ways to seek help in dangerous situations in life. 【答案】29．C 30．D 31．B 32．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Simon不理会天气预报说有暴风雨的警告，坚持出海钓鱼，遭到暴风雨，最后游到一个小岛幸存下来的故事。 29．细节理解题。根据第二段“A sense of hopelessness drowned him but when images of his family flashed across his mind, he knew what he had to do.(一种绝望的感觉淹没了他，但当他的家人的画面闪过他的脑海时，他知道他必须做什么。)”可知，是对家人的爱让他决定自救。故选C。 30．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sighing, he stood on the deck, staring out hopefully. Then he spotted it. He dived into the water and swam towards the island a few metres ahead of him.(他叹了口气，站在甲板上，满怀希望地望着窗外。然后他发现了它。他潜入水中，朝前方几米远的小岛游去。)”可知，他站在甲板上看到的是一座小岛。由此可知，当他醒来时，发现在距离船不远的地方有一个小岛。故选D。 31．细节理解题。根据第一段“Despite learning from the weather forecast the likelihood of a violent storm, he didn’t change his mind about starting his weekly fishing trip.(尽管从天气预报中得知可能会有一场猛烈的风暴，他还是没有改变主意开始每周的钓鱼之旅。)”可知，他明知有暴风雨警报，仍然置之不理，坚持出海钓鱼。故选B。 32．主旨大意题。通过全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了Simon不理会天气预报说有暴风雨的警告，坚持出海钓鱼，遭到暴风雨，最后游到一个小岛幸存下来的故事。故选B。 09 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市复旦大学附属中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末英语试卷 Last October I was on a diving holiday in the Philippines with seven other advanced divers. I dived off the boat slowly sinking to about 20m. After nearly 45 minutes, the sound of my breathing was drowned out by a low rumble like an engine and I felt deep powerful vibrations(震动) as if a big boat with a propeller was passing overhead. The dive instructor’s eyes were wide with confusion too. We both swam next to each other staying close to the side of the reef(礁石). The situation felt sinister. Then we were enveloped by clouds of white sand that mushmoomed up around us. Could it be a giant turtle(海龟) racing past us? They are normally slow movers so this was very weird behavior. The vibration became so intense that I could feel it in my bones and then the sound turned into a deafening roar. Suddenly, a few meters below us, breaks began forming and the sand was sucked down. That’s when I got what it was. The noise was the sound of the earth splintering open and grinding against itself. The instructor and I held hands and looked into each other’s eyes. I felt comforted by his presence. I was numb(麻木的) for terror but clear-headed. My body went on high alert, ready to react. But I have no power over whatever this is. The only option is to stay very still and let it do whatever its going to do. It took enormous willpower to resist the urge to swim to the surface, which is not sensible as situation on the surface at that time was ambiguous with potential threats pending. Soon we saw other divers. The sound and vibration lasted only two or three minutes and when they stopped I heard the swoosh of sand falling over the seabed. We all held hands before resurfacing to avoid decompression sickness, which can be fatal. When up, it was a huge relief to see all the divers and we all shared incredulous looks before pulling out our breathing tools and shouting, ”What was that?” Back on the boat, we rushed to check the news and discovered we had witnessed a huge earthquake, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale. It released more energy than 30 Hiroshima bombs, though it seemed that we were not at the epicenter(震中). I was high and felt lucky surprisingly not because of my recent survival miracle, but to have experienced nature at its most stunning and its most frightening. 33．How did the author realize that they met with an earthquake? A．By feeling the violent shake under the sea. B．By witnessing a normally-slow turtle quickly moving by. C．By seeing the seafloor crack. D．By checking the news and be informed of the event. 34．Why didn’t the author rise to the surface before the vibration stopped? A．Because the instructor gestured him not to rise. B．Because he was numb in body. C．Because he could sense the unclear water situation. D．Because he tried to avoid unexpected danger above. 35．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．At the beginning of the event, a big boat passed by causing big vibration. B．All the divers used the reef as the protection against the violent vibration. C．I felt relieved as the instructor was experienced in handling situations like this. D．Powerless to fight nature, I was tame when under the water. 36．Why did the author feel fortunate on the boat? A．Because he was not at the epicenter of the earthquake. B．Because he finally survived a huge earthquake. C．Because he could witness a rare natural phenomenon. D．Because he didn’t suffer from decompression sickness. 【答案】33．C 34．D 35．D 36．C 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在潜水时亲眼目睹了一次大地震发生的经历。 33．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Suddenly, a few meters below us, breaks began forming and the sand was sucked down. That’s when I got what it was. The noise was the sound of the earth splintering open and grinding against itself.”可知，突然，在我们下面几米处，断裂开始形成，沙子被吸走了，就在那时我明白了那声音是大地裂开的声音，也就是海底的裂缝让作者意识到发生了地震，故C项正确。 34．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“It took enormous willpower to resist the urge to swim to the surface, which is not sensible as situation on the surface at that time was ambiguous with potential threats pending.”可知，需要巨大的意志力来抵抗游到水面的冲动，这是不明智的，因为当时的水面情况模棱两可，潜在的威胁悬而未决，由此可知，作者没有在震动停止前浮出水面是因为他试图避免上面的意外危险，故D项正确。 35．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“My body went on high alert, ready to react. But I have no power over whatever this is.”可知，作者的身体处于高度戒备状态，随时准备做出反应。但他没有权力管这是什么，再结合第五段中的“The only option is to stay very still and let it do whatever its going to do.”可知，唯一的选择就是呆在那里不动，任凭地震发生，言外之意，面对地震的发生，只能听天由命，由此可知，作者无力与大自然抗争，只能在水下不动，故D项正确。 36．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I was high and felt lucky surprisingly not because of my recent survival miracle, but to have experienced nature at its most stunning and its most frightening.”可知，作者在船上感到很幸运不是因为他奇迹般地幸存，而是经历了大自然最惊人和最可怕的灾害，也就是亲眼目睹了一种罕见的自然现象——地震，故C项正确。 10 Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【来源】上海市育才中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷 Yes, I admit it. I’m a true, incurable book abuser (施虐人). I like to fold dog ears. I like to break my books open so that their backs crack. I had a friend, who loved rubbing all the pages. I have another friend who is the exact opposite. She needs to keep her books completely new. I understand her. But once I get to know the book, I can’t help but show it some tough love. Because, believe me, although it sounds like I’m an abuser without a heart, that’s what it’s all about. Not hidden aggressions, or a lack of respect; not at all. Let me explain. I have one book by my favourite author Diana Gabaldon that looks like rubbish. It’s completely wrinkled up from rain, and on its way to falling apart. I brought it like that to have her sign it. I hope she’s realised what an honour it is to her as a writer. It means, basically, that I’ve read the book to bits. I wouldn’t bother to mistreat books that don’t mean anything to me. Only the best books get read well, carried everywhere, worth intense reading where I’m so caught up with words that I will spill coffee over it. For my further defense, I would like to call in a witness. I have a cook book. Like almost all my other cook books, it’s worn, and there are dirty marks of food in it. The book is called Tex-Mex-Food, Music and the Joy of Life from Texas. Just as the title suggests, this is more than a cook book. These are the words on the very first page: Tex-Mex hasn’t been trendy for over 30 years. Considering it’s anything but cheap in calories, it probably never will be, either. Tacos(墨西哥卷) are instead all about such an untrendy things as a love for life. It’s something you enjoy while spending time with your loved ones ... We hope, therefore, that this cook book will soon be as dirty as a really old and used cook book should be. Oh, how true! How wonderfully put! And it’s the same thing for books: whether you’re a book preserver or a book abuser, the approach is based on love and a joy for life. Because I believe all who are passionate about books, are passionate people. 37．According to the passage, the writer often does the following to his book except _________. A．have it dog-eared B．carry it everywhere C．keep it tidy D．have dirty marks in it 38．Why does the writer treat his favourite books badly? A．To cover up his disrespect for its author. B．To conceal his aggressions to things around. C．To express his objection to the book preserver. D．To show his strong affection for the book. 39．The book Tex-Mex-Food, Music and the Joy of Life from Texas is mentioned by the writer to show that _________. A．it is really common to have dirty marks in the cook book B．Tex-Mex is not popular mainly because it’s low in calories C．the writer is not alone with the view that books should be abused D．one must try some food like Tex-Mex to experience the love for life 40．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The defense of one who treats books badly. B．The reasons why a certain book is preferred. C．The book lovers’ different habits of reading. D．The different ways to treat different books. 【答案】37．C 38．D 39．C 40．A 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要介绍作者因为喜欢书而将书折角，弄褶皱，撕破等，其缘由都在于对书的喜爱，所以有这种行为的人是值得肯定和鼓励的。 37．细节理解题。根据第一段“I’m a true, incurable book abuser (施虐人). I like to fold dog ears. I like to break my books open so that their backs crack.(我是一个真正的、无可救药的虐书狂。我喜欢折角。我喜欢把书打开，让它们的背裂开)”，第三段“Only the best books get read well, carried everywhere, worth intense reading where I’m so caught up with words that I will spill coffee over it.(只有最好的书才能读得很好，随身携带，值得一读，我被文字迷住了，以至于我会把咖啡洒在上面)”和第四段“Like almost all my other cook books, it’s worn, and there are dirty marks of food in it. (就像我几乎所有的其他烹饪书籍一样，它已经破旧不堪，里面有食物的脏痕迹)”可知，作者是一个虐书狂，作者会将书折角，随身携带和弄脏书，不可能将书保持得干净整洁。故选C。 38．推理判断题。根据第二段“But once I get to know the book, I can’t help but show it some tough love.(但一旦我了解了这本书，我就忍不住对它表现出一些严厉的爱)”以及第三段作者用具体实例介绍自己是如何做的，可推断，貌似虐书的行为，是作者爱不释手的具体表现。故选D。 39．推理判断题。根据第四段“For my further defense, I would like to call in a witness.(为了进一步辩护，我想传召一名证人)”可知，作者提到这本书的目的是为了说明自己并不是唯一持有书应该被滥用观点的人。故选C。 40．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“whether you’re a book preserver or a book abuser, the approach is based on love and a joy for life. Because I believe all who are passionate about books, are passionate people.(无论你是一个爱书的人还是一个滥用书的人，这种方法都是基于对生活的热爱和快乐。因为我相信所有对书充满热情的人都是充满激情的人)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍许多人虐书是因为爱书，是值得提倡的，即文章的主旨是对书不好的人的辩护。故选A。 1 / 10 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$