专题06 阅读理解（记叙文）（天津专用）-【好题汇编】2025年高考英语一模试题分类汇编

专题06 阅读理解（记叙文） （一） （2025年天津市河北区一模） On her 53rd birthday, Debra Ferrell received the usual well-wishes on Facebook, but she also got some unusual messages. One was about a family in Minnesota who had just lost their four-year-old son to cancer. His older brother, autistic (自闭症) and nonverbal, was struggling with grief. They were reaching out to Ferrell, seeking any possible support. “Could you bring him some comfort?” they asked with deep sadness. Ferrell’s heart ached when she read the message. She knew she had to do something. She sent them a wind chime (风铃) with the message “Listen to the wind and know that I am near.” written on the clapper. It now hangs in the four-year-old’s bedroom, where his brother can go to listen to it whenever he wants. Ferrell says, “I hope it brings him some comfort. Sometimes, a small gesture can mean the world to someone going through a tough time.” This is not the first time that Ferrell decided to give gifts for her birthday. In fact, for her 47th birthday in 2014, she founded Love with Skin On, an organization devoted to doing good deeds near her home in Roanoke, Virginia, and beyond. Its motto is simple: Be Love, Do Stuff. “I believe that small acts of kindness can make a big difference,” Ferrell explains. “It’s amazing to see the joy on people’s faces when you do something unexpected for them.” To celebrate her 53rd birthday, Ferrell decided to commit 53 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month. She put out a call on her Facebook page, asking for information on people who could use a little help. Over the years, she has reached out and touched well over 100 strangers, some found through Facebook callouts, others with help from her grandkids. In another act of giving, she shares her favourite inexpensive and creative gift ideas on Pinterest for others to use. Her grandkids often join her on these missions, making it a family affair. “It’s amazing to see the joy on people’s faces,” she says. “And it’s even more rewarding when my grandkids are involved. They learn the value of kindness and compassion.” Ferrell funds all these acts of kindness herself. She buys gift cards, makes pay-it-forward purchases at drive-throughs, sends care packages, and even covers the gas to deliver these surprises. Her family often gives her extra birthday cash, jokingly warning her not to spend it on others, but she always does. “I got a couple of Amazon gift cards for my birthday this year and was like ‘YESSS!’” she says with a laugh. “It’s my party, and I’ll give if I want to!” 1．What did Deba Ferrell receive on her 53rd birthday? A．Messages requesting assistance. B．Invitations to speak at a community event. C．Unusual birthday wishes with touching stories. D．Special birthday gifts from Love with Skin On. 2．Why did Deba Ferrell commit to performing 53 acts of kindness? A．To continue a long-standing family tradition. B．To fulfill a personal commitment for her birthday. C．To raise awareness for her charitable organization. D．To participate in a popular social media challenge. 3．What does Deba Ferrell do on Pinterest? A．She shares innovative ideas. B．She gives away care packages. C．She purchases gifts for strangers. D．She involves her grandkids in family activities. 4．Which of the following best describes Deba Ferrell? A．Reserved and cautious. B．Practical and indifferent. C．Ambitious and competitive. D．Compassionate and generous. 5．What does the story convey? A．The need for social media fame. B．The joy of giving expensive gifts. C．The power of small acts of kindness. D．The importance of founding organizations. （二） （2025年天津市宁河区芦台第一中学一模） So many years after her funeral, I still remembered how I met that wrinkled, 87-year-old little lady the first day of college. She said, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose, a first year here. Can I give you a hug?” I laughed and enthusiastically responded. We became instant friends. I was always deeply absorbed in listening to this finely dressed “time machine” as she shared her wisdom and experience with me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. At the end of the first semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet (宴会). I’ll never forget what she taught us. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed, she leaned into the microphone and simply said, “I’m sorry. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.” As we laughed, the elderly began, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don’t even know it! There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.” One week after graduation, Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in memory of the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be. 1．What is special about Rose as a college student? A．Her fine dressing. B．Her banquet speech. C．Her humorous attitude. D．Her advanced age. 2．How did Rose give her speech? A．By drinking with the students. B．By referring to the orderly cards. C．By sharing life experience in a flexible way. D．By following the planned speech literally. 3．What is true according to Rose’s speech? A．There are many dead people walking around. B．Dreaming big and impossible contributes to youth. C．People grow up while they are aging. D．Never regretting past mistakes helps people to develop. 4．Which word can best describe the students’ attitude to Rose? A．Considerate. B．Respectful. C．Regrettable. D．Ironic. 5．What is mainly talked about in the passage? A．Growing old is compulsory while growing up is optional. B．Drinking alcohol influences one’s performance at a speech. C．There is huge gap between seniors and the young in college. D．Hugging a person contributes to new friendships in a new environment. （三） （2025年天津市十二区重点学校一模） The afternoon air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the bay, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy on my skin. Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater. There, suspended beneath the glimmering (闪着微光) surface, I remembered it all — my love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin. Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t. But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within were fuel for the next chapter of my life. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to div e into the water. That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unlearning of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation. 1．What can we learn from the first paragraph? A．My father and I went camping. B．The weather was cool and sunny. C．What my father did inspired me. D．It was dangerous to swim in the bay. 2．The author avoided swimming for seven years because ______. A．she had no access to the bay. B．she had to receive treatments. C．she hated to reapply her makeup. D．she felt insecure without makeup. 3．What does the underlined word “it” mean in paragraph 3? A．My appearance. B．Going swimming in the sea. C．Unhelpful treatment. D．Pressure of teenage girls. 4．How did the author feel after she returned from the diving? A．Hesitant. B．Determined. C．Proud. D．Joyful. 5．What message does the author want to convey in the passage? A．You can’t judge a book by its cover. B．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. C．Self-acceptance is the greatest gift. D．Nothing is difficult to a willing heart. （四） （2025年天津市河西区一模） As a child, I was crazy about the art of pottery (陶艺). The way the smooth clay made beneath my fingertips, transforming into unique shapes under the gentle rotation (旋转) of the potter’s wheel, was really magical. I spent countless hours in my school’s art studio, lost in a world where creativity knew no bounds. Each piece I crafted was a labor of love, an expression of my thoughts and emotions. However, as I grew up, my once-strong passion for pottery gradually disappeared. The pressures of academic excellence, social obligations, and the uncertainty of the future pushed my artistic pursuits to the periphery (边缘) of my life. I traded in my pottery tools for textbooks and calculators, convinced that a more “practical” path was the key to a successful future. Years passed, and I found myself ensconced (安置) in a corporate job that, while financially rewarding, left me feeling unfulfilled. The boring daily routine, the endless meetings, and the constant pressure to meet targets had a bad effect on my spirit. I often found myself daydreaming about the carefree days of my childhood, when the simple act of creating something with my hands brought me so much joy. One weekend, while searching through the attic (阁楼) of my childhood home, I found a dusty box filled with my old pottery pieces. As I carefully lifted each item out of the box, memories came flooding back. I was immediately transported back to those happy days in the art studio, where time seemed to stand still and every creation was a new adventure. Holding my own pottery creation in hands, I was longing for the creative freedom I had once possessed. Without hesitation, I decided to learn pottery again. I enrolled in a local community college’s pottery class, feeling both nervous and excited as I stepped back into the world of clay and creativity. The first few sessions were challenging. My hands, once so skillful, now moved awkwardly with the clay. The muscle memory that had once come so naturally seemed to have faded with time. But I refused to be discouraged. I spent hours practicing, studying the techniques of my fellow students and instructors, and gradually, my skills began to return. As I explored in my pottery journey, I realized that it wasn’t just about creating beautiful objects. It was about reconnecting with a part of myself that I had lost along the way. It was about finding relief in the creative process, in the act of taking something formless and transforming it into something meaningful. With each new piece I created, I felt a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that I had never experienced in my corporate career. The stress and anxiety that had bothered me for so long seemed to melt away as I focused on the simple pleasure of working with my hands. Today, pottery has once again become a part of my life. It has taught me the importance of staying true to myself, of never losing sight of the things that bring me joy and fulfillment. 1．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The author’s struggle to balance a corporate job and a creative hobby. B．How the pressures of adolescence led the author to abandon a once-loved activity. C．The author’s rediscovery of a childhood passion for pottery and its profound impact on his life. D．A comparison between the author’s corporate career and his artistic pursuits. 2．Why did the author give up pottery during adolescence? A．He lost interest in all forms of art. B．He was convinced that pottery was not a practical pursuit. C．He couldn’t afford the materials for pottery-making. D．He was too busy participating in sports activities. 3．What was the initial reaction of the author when he started the pottery class again? A．He was immediately proficient as if he had never stopped. B．He found it easy and quickly regained his old skills. C．He was confident and eager to show off his talent. D．He seemed unskilled in the pottery. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards his corporate job? A．Discontented. B．Enthusiastic. C．Indifferent. D．Satisfied. 5．It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes ______. A．staying true to one’s passions can bring a sense of fulfillment B．one should sacrifice personal interests for a successful career C．money is the most important factor in choosing a job D．creativity is only important in childhood （五） （2025年天津市南开区一模） was a truck driver, but his lifelong dream was to fly. When he graduated from high school, he joined the Air Force in hopes of becoming a pilot. Unfortunately, poor eyesight disqualified him. So, when he finally left the service, he had to satisfy himself with watching others fly the fighter jets that criss-crossed (纵横交错) the skies over his backyard. As he sat there in his lawn chair, he dreamed about the magic of flying. Then one day, Larry Walters got an idea. He went down to the local store and bought a tank of helium (氦气) and forty-five weather balloons. Back in his yard, Larry used straps to attach the balloons to his lawn chair, the kind you might have in your own back yard. He anchored the chair to the bumper of his jeep and inflated (充气) the balloons with helium. Then he packed some sandwiches and drinks and loaded a BB gun, figuring he could pop a few of those balloons when it was time to return to earth. His preparations complete, Larry Walters sat in his chair and cut the anchoring cord. His plan was to lazily float up a ways, and then lazily back down to ground. But, things didn’t quite work out that way. When Larry cut the cord, he didn’t float lazily up-he shot up as if fired from a cannon! Nor did he go up a couple hundred feet. He climbed and climbed, until he finally leveled off at eleven THOUSAND feet! At that height, he could hardly risk deflating any of the balloons, lest he unbalance the load and really experience flying! So, he stayed up there, sailing around for fourteen hours, totally at a loss as to how to get down. Eventually, Larry drifted into the approach corridor for Los Angeles International Airport. A Pan Am (泛美航空公司) pilot radioed the tower about passing a guy in a lawn chair at eleven thousand feet... with a gun in his lap! At that point, the Navy sent a helicopter to rescue him. But, the rescue team had a hard time getting to him, because the draft from their propeller (螺旋桨) kept pushing his home-made machine farther and farther away. Eventually they were able to hover over him and drop a rescue line with which they gradually pulled him back to earth. As soon as Larry hit the ground, he was arrested. But as he was being led away in handcuffs (手铐), a television reporter called out to ask, “Mr. Walters, why did you do it?” Larry stopped, eyed the man for a moment and replied casually, “A man can’t just sit around.” 1．What caused Larry to be kept away from his dream? A．Strict Air Force rules. B．His identity as a truck driver. C．His lawn chair. D．His poor eyesight. 2．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．Larry’s successful attempt to fly a fighter jet using helium balloons. B．Larry’s successful flying with helium balloons and a lawn chair. C．Larry’s invention of a new type of weather balloon for scientific research. D．Larry’s preparations and plan to float using helium balloons. 3．How did the Pan Am pilot feel when he saw Larry? A．Regretful. B．Surprised. C．Grateful. D．Thrilled. 4．Why didn’t he deflate any of the balloons? A．Because he wanted to stay in the air longer to enjoy the view. B．Because he was worried about unbalancing the load and causing an accident. C．Because he forgot to fire his BB gun. D．Because he was afraid the balloons would explode at high altitude. 5．By saying “A man can’t just sit around” in the last paragraph, the author means ______. A．Larry wanted to avoid physical activity and preferred sitting in his lawn chair B．Larry believed in taking action and pursuing his dreams rather than doing nothing C．Larry was tired of flying and decided to give up on his dream D．Larry was criticizing others for not sitting around like him （六） （2025年天津市宝坻区第一中学一模） For Derek Veal, it all started when he explored his grandfather’s old house in Georgia. He found an old suitcase filled with photographs, some more than 100 years old. The suitcase belonged to his great-grandmother, who had Alzheimer’s(阿尔茨海默病) and lived in a nursing home. Veal and his grandfather went to visit her with the photos, hoping she could tell them more about the photos. What happened next changed Veal’s life. “Everything came back to her when she saw these pictures,” Veal said. “She recognized her sisters, her aunts, her grandparents... It was the first time I had ever seen someone’s excitement from an old photo returning to them.” The experience made Veal realize the power of old photographs to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity. It never left him. Two years ago, when he came across old family photos for sale at a thrift store(旧货店), he decided to pick one picture and try to track down the family. Soon, he was inspired to buy more photos and started a Facebook group called Old Photo Project to aid in finding their families. Veal is not alone in this hobby. Photo and genealogy(家谱学) enthusiasts worldwide regularly go through thrift stores, flea markets and the like, finding old photos with the objective of reuniting the photos with their families. They also use the Internet and even social media to track down the families and faces in the lost photos. David Gutenmacher, 26, lives in Queens, New York, and started his project, Museum of Lost Memories, in late 2020. He has already had over 300,000 followers on Instagram and over 750,000 on TikTok. “Some of my posts have gone viral and twice a person or family was tracked down in a matter of minutes!” Gutenmacher said. The motivation behind this hobby seems to be a combination of enjoying the detective work it takes to solve the puzzle, and the memories these lost pictures can bring back to the families they belong to. What makes this hobby so unique is not only how it gives people the chance to help others, but it also brings these enthusiasts a sense of purpose. “I feel like this is my calling” said Gutenmacher. “The more I return memories, the more it feels like I’m supposed to be doing this.” 1．According to the text, what changed Veal’s life? A．His awareness of the value of old photos. B．The true stories about his great-grandmother. C．His family’s history shown in the photographs. D．The photo-taking project of his grandfather’s old house. 2．What is the main focus of the third paragraph? A．The negative impact of Alzheimer’s on Derek Veal’s great-grandmother. B．The emotional response of Derek Veal’s great-grandmother to the old photographs. C．The historical value of the photographs found in Derek Veal’s grandfather’s house. D．The financial burden of caring for Derek Veal’s great-grandmother in a nursing home. 3．What do the underlined words “have gone viral” mean in paragraph 6? A．Have been updated regularly. B．Have made people think deeply. C．Have received some comments. D．Have spread quickly and widely. 4．How does Gutenmacher feel about what he does with the lost photographs? A．It’s not easy. B．It’s not enough. C．It’s his duty. D．It’s just a hobby. 5．Which of the following would be a suitable title for the text? A．Returning Lost Memories B．Old Photos for Photo Enthusiasts C．The Power of Photos on the Internet D．Researching the History of a Family （七） （2025年天津市部分区一模） About 15 years ago, Andrew McLindon, a businessman and cyclist, was cycling in Austin, Texas. He thought of a friend’s 12-year-old son. The boy had hydrocephalus, which caused balance problems and he never knew the joy of biking. When McLindon, now 60, got home, he searched online and found a three-wheel bike with a seat belt. It was great for a child with balance issues. Soon, the boy was cycling on the street with his friends, having fun and getting exercise. McLindon also noticed his friend’s reaction. “Seeing his son playing with other kids,” McLindon said. “I’ll always remember the smile on his face.” That smile led to the McLindon Family Foundation. It gets money from donations. The group works with hospitals to find kids who can use an adaptive bike. They also make each bike fit the child’s special needs. A bike might have a headrest, a shoulder harness, a seat belt, and a steering and braking system for a caregiver at the back. These bikes cost 4,000 dollars, even with the big discount from the manufacturer. For the lucky kids who get one, it changes their lives. “We helped a 14-year-old with spinal bifida (脊柱裂),” McLindon said. “She used to spend most days on the sofa watching TV. But after getting her bike, she started training for special-needs triathlons. In a magazine interview, she said, “I always knew I could be an athlete.” So far, the foundation has given out 450 bikes. And this is just the beginning. “I do many things. I manage a lot of companies,” McLindon said. “But giving bikes to these kids is the most important thing I do.” 1．What was the main problem for the 12-year-old boy mentioned in the text? A．He couldn’t afford a bike. B．He had balance issues due to hydrocephalus. C．He didn’t like cycling. D．He lived in an area without safe cycling paths. 2．How does the McLindon Family Foundation get the funds to help children? A．By selling bikes. B．By running companies. C．From the government. D．Through donations. 3．What impact did the adaptive bike have on the 14-year-old girl with spinal bifida? A．She signed up for triathlons. B．She started training confidently. C．She became a famous athlete. D．She gave the bike away to others. 4．Which of the following is the most important thing to Andrew McLindon? A．Managing his companies. B．Promoting cycling safety. C．Giving adaptive bikes to kids. D．Raising fund for the research. 5．What can we infer from the passage about McLindon? A．He is a careless person. B．He is a creative businessman. C．He is a kind-hearted man. D．He is a strict friend. （八） （2025年天津市十二区重点学校一模） The afternoon air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the bay, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy on my skin. Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater. There, suspended beneath the glimmering (闪着微光) surface, I remembered it all — my love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin. Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t. But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within were fuel for the next chapter of my life. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to dive into the water. That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unlearning of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation. 1．What can we learn from the first paragraph? A．My father and I went camping. B．The weather was cool and sunny. C．What my father did inspired me. D．It was dangerous to swim in the bay. 2．The author avoided swimming for seven years because . A．she had no access to the bay. B．she had to receive treatments. C．she hated to reapply her makeup. D．she felt insecure without makeup. 3．What does the underlined word “it” mean in paragraph 3? A．My appearance. B．Going swimming in the sea. C．Unhelpful treatment. D．Pressure of teenage girls. 4．How did the author feel after she returned from the diving? A．Hesitant. B．Determined. C．Proud. D．Joyful. 5．What message does the author want to convey in the passage? A．You can’t judge a book by its cover. B．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. C．Self-acceptance is the greatest gift. D．Nothing is difficult to a willing heart. （九） （2025年天津市红桥区一模） In 2015, Calvin Echevarria was on top of his game. He had two jobs, bought a house and was raising a 3-year-old daughter with his wife. But suddenly, it felt like it was all taken away. He could no longer work as a FedEx driver because he developed diabetic retinopathy (视网膜病)and was going blind. Calvin at first worked on developing independent living skills like walking with a stick. But he wanted to learn more — like skills that would be useful-for a job. That’s when he found Lighthouse Works in Orlando, a company that creates jobs for the visually impaired (受损的) and blind. “Seven out of ten people who are visually impaired are not in the workforce,” said Kyle Johnson, president and CEO of Lighthouse Works. “And we knew some blind peopled are highly educated. And they’re very capable people, who want to work and contribute. So, we created Lighthouse Works to help them do that.” Calvin works in the call center, where Lighthouse Works has contracts with several clients, including the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. In his job, Calvin uses a system called JAWS to“hear”the computer he uses. The system reads the computer screen to Calvin in one ear as he listens to a customer call in his other ear. He said what makes his call center job fun is that the person on the other end of the phone doesn’t even know he’s blind. And he said working in a fully accessible office space, with other visually impaired people who can relate to him, is an added benefit. “It gives me a purpose. It makes me feel better because I can actually be proud of myself, saying, ‘I provide for my family,’” he said. 1．What can be learned about Echevarria before he got diabetic retinopathy? A．He was the best worker in his company. B．He was gifted at playing games. C．He had to work hard to support his family. D．He was satisfied with his life. 2．What is the purpose of Lighthouse Works? A．To make more profits. B．To do research on retinopathy. C．To ad the visually impaired. D．To educate the visually impaired. 3．What is the function of JAWS in Calvin’s job? A．Making him “see” the computer screen. B．Helping him hear the customer better. C．Enabling him to locate customers easily. D．Teaching him how to answer a customer. 4．What does Calvin think of working in the call center at Lighthouse Works? A．It’s too challenging for him. B．It makes him feel fulfilled and proud. C．It’s difficult to get along with his colleagues. D．It’s a temporary job to make ends meet 5．Which of the following can best sum up Calvin’s story? A．It’s never too old to learn. B．When God closes a door, he opens a window. C．A journey of one thousand miles begins with one step. D．A thousand miles of walking is better than ten years of reading. （十） （2025年天津市河东区一模） Every November, as Thanksgiving Day approaches, one memory comes to my mind. At my big Turkish family’s get-togethers, baklava (果仁蜜饼) is the norm at the dessert table. There’s rolled baklava, nut-filled baklava and chocolate-dipped baklava. One year, though, back when I was in high school, my cousin Johnny decided to change things up a bit. He showed up at my parents’ house for Thanksgiving with two items that had never been served before - apple pie and a can of cream. Those two items caused one of the biggest arguments. I distinctly remember my mom and aunts whispering in the kitchen. “Apple pie?” one of my aunts said. “How to do with this?” I can still recall my mom’s puzzled expression at it all. If there’s one thing in this world my mom distrusts, it’s fruit-filled desserts, a no-no in our cuisine culture. “Why would you bake fruits into a dessert when you can cat them fresh?” she often says. The cream only made things worse. My mom didn’t want to hurt Johnny’s feelings. In a true act of love, she put the pie out on the dining room table, accompanied by the cream. It went mostly untouched. Nowadays, things are different. We actually have pie at Thanksgiving - my mom regularly makes pie (the fear of fruit-filled sweets continues, but desserts topped with fruits or nuts have been given the okay). We still laugh about the drama caused by Johnny’s apple pie. I’ll never forget it. It wasn’t just about the pie for me. Growing up, I: sometimes felt like an outsider because of my culture. That Thanksgiving, though, was one of the first times I realized that my family’s oddness was actually a good thing. It’s what made us. What about you? Which Thanksgiving sticks out as your most memorable one? 1．The purpose of the first paragraph is to introduce ______. A．the unique family tradition B．different kinds of baklava C．the background of the story D．the customs of Thanksgiving Day 2．Johnny’s apple pie ______. A．ruined the festival atmosphere B．challenged family traditions C．resulted in a family quarrel D．contributed to a heavy meal 3．Which of the following is the best description the author’s mom? A．Serious and honest. B．Generous and strict. C．Humorous and caring. D．Considerate and flexible. 4．What does the underlines word “oddness” in the last paragraph mean? A．Strangeness. B．Chance. C．Culture. D．Habit. 5．What does the underlined sentence imply in the last paragraph? A．The author is at ease with his family members. B．The author is aware of the importance of customs. C．Cuisine culture helps shape our identity. D．Culture shocks make a harmonious family. （十一） （2025年天津市武清区杨村第一中学一模） In early 2018, I was training for the London Marathon — the first and only marathon I would ever run in my life. I had treated myself to an expensive fitness watch that tracked my time, pace and splits. At the end of my final training run — an exhausting 21 miles (34km) — I threw myself down on the floor the moment I got home, only to see my watch had failed me. Twenty-one miles briefly flashed on the screen before it went blank and disappeared for ever. I screamed in pain. That tragic image of me crying on my living room floor pretty much sums up my relationship with exercise tracking technology. It can be a total joy to watch your data change on running apps as you get stronger and faster. I once got a kick out of it, but at some point it became a stick I used to punish myself. I would watch my pace, compare it with other people’s or criticize myself for not doing it 30 seconds faster. I never really recognized exercise tracking as a problem. It seemed to me that tracking was the route to self-improvement, and the point was to improve, wasn’t it? The point was to be better. In the past year, the concept of “being better” has taken on a different meaning. My mental health dropped, and things that were once easy such as brushing my teeth became unimaginably difficult. Being better stopped meaning getting faster or stronger. It meant taking care of myself and feeling some joy in a day. Once I started getting better, I reflected on what in my life made me happy and what did not. So, I stopped tracking my runs and simply deleted years’ worth of data that was once very important to me and now meant nothing. What has become very clear to me since I quit tracking my runs is that I genuinely love doing them. I run around my local park with a silly little smile on my face. I love it so much. But I do not love running quickly. I do not like races. I do not want to be pushed to be faster. Things I notice about my runs now include: how my legs feel and how my mind feels afterwards-clear and focused. I notice dogs, the smell of the wild plants along the canal and the sunshine (OK, wind and rain) on my face. I am better. Or sometimes I am worse. But either way I’m slowly plodding along, and that’s good enough. 1．The author cried after the final training run because she ________. A．had to stop working out B．became physically worn out C．lost the data on the watch D．felt a sharp pain in the legs 2．The author used to view exercise tracking as ________ . A．a fun hobby for enjoyment B．a strong need for recognition C．a method of escaping punishment D．a way of being a better runner 3．What does “being better” mean to the author now? A．Getting pleasure out of winning races. B．Being more focused on her life goal. C．Getting faster or stronger. D．Improving her overall well-being. 4．The author decided to stop tracking her runs because she realized that ________. A．she was no longer interested in running B．tracking made her focus too much on performance C．she had lost all the data from her fitness watch D．running without tracking was more challenging 5．What can we conclude from this passage? A．Adjustment brings happiness. B．Passion is the key to success. C．Sports conuibute to happiness. D．Success equals self-improvement. （十二） （2025年天津市滨海新区塘沽第一中学一模）      Barditch High School decided to an All-School Reunion. Over 450 people came to the event. There were tours of the old school building and a picnic at Confederate Park. Several former teachers were on hand to tell stories about the old days. Ms. Mabel Yates, the English teacher for fifty years, was wheeled to the Park. Some eyes rolled and there were a few low groans (嘟囔声) when Ms.Yates was about to speak. Many started looking at their watches and coming up with excuses to be anywhere instead of preparing to listen to a lecture from an old woman who had few kind words for her students and made them work harder than all the other teachers combined. Then Ms. Yates started to speak: “I can’t tell you how pleased I am to be here. I haven’t seen many of you since your graduation, but I have followed your careers and enjoyed your victories as well as crying for your tragedies. I have a large collection of newspaper photographs of my students. Although I haven’t appeared in person, I have attended your college graduations, weddings and even the birth your children, in my imagination.” Ms. Yates paused and started crying a bit. Then she continued: “It was my belief that if I pushed you as hard as I could, some of you would succeed to please me and others would succeed to annoy me. Regardless of our motives, I can see that you have all been successful in you chosen path.” “There is no greater comfort for an educator than to see the end result of his or her years of work. You have all been a great source of pleasure and pride for me and I want you to know I love you all from the bottom of my heart.” There was a silence over the crowd for a few seconds and then someone started clapping. The clapping turned into cheering, then into a deafening roar (呼喊). Lawyers, truck drivers, bankers and models were rubbing their eyes or crying openly with no shame all because of the words from a long forgotten English teacher from their hometown. 1．What activity was organized for the school reunion? A．Sightseeing in the park. B．A picnic on the school playground. C．Telling stories about past events. D．Graduates’ reports in the old building. 2．What can be inferred from Paragraph 2? A．Some graduates were too busy to listen to Ms. Yates’ speech. B．Many graduates disliked Ms. Yates’ ways of teaching. C．Some people got tired from the reunion activities. D．Most people had little interest in the reunion. 3．We can learn from Ms. Yates’ speech that she _____________. A．kept track of her students’ progress B．gave her students advice on their careers C．attended her students’ college graduations D．went to her students’ wedding ceremonies 4．What was Ms.Yates’ belief in teaching teenagers? A．Teachers’ knowledge is the key to students’ achievements. B．Pressure on students from teachers should be reduced. C．Hard-pushed students are more likely to succeed. D．Students’ respect is the best reward for teachers. 5．Which of the following can best describe Ms. Yates? A．Reliable and devoted. B．Tough and generous. C．Proud but patient. D．Strict but caring. 1 / 13 公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题06 阅读理解（记叙文） （一） （2025年天津市河北区一模） On her 53rd birthday, Debra Ferrell received the usual well-wishes on Facebook, but she also got some unusual messages. One was about a family in Minnesota who had just lost their four-year-old son to cancer. His older brother, autistic (自闭症) and nonverbal, was struggling with grief. They were reaching out to Ferrell, seeking any possible support. “Could you bring him some comfort?” they asked with deep sadness. Ferrell’s heart ached when she read the message. She knew she had to do something. She sent them a wind chime (风铃) with the message “Listen to the wind and know that I am near.” written on the clapper. It now hangs in the four-year-old’s bedroom, where his brother can go to listen to it whenever he wants. Ferrell says, “I hope it brings him some comfort. Sometimes, a small gesture can mean the world to someone going through a tough time.” This is not the first time that Ferrell decided to give gifts for her birthday. In fact, for her 47th birthday in 2014, she founded Love with Skin On, an organization devoted to doing good deeds near her home in Roanoke, Virginia, and beyond. Its motto is simple: Be Love, Do Stuff. “I believe that small acts of kindness can make a big difference,” Ferrell explains. “It’s amazing to see the joy on people’s faces when you do something unexpected for them.” To celebrate her 53rd birthday, Ferrell decided to commit 53 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month. She put out a call on her Facebook page, asking for information on people who could use a little help. Over the years, she has reached out and touched well over 100 strangers, some found through Facebook callouts, others with help from her grandkids. In another act of giving, she shares her favourite inexpensive and creative gift ideas on Pinterest for others to use. Her grandkids often join her on these missions, making it a family affair. “It’s amazing to see the joy on people’s faces,” she says. “And it’s even more rewarding when my grandkids are involved. They learn the value of kindness and compassion.” Ferrell funds all these acts of kindness herself. She buys gift cards, makes pay-it-forward purchases at drive-throughs, sends care packages, and even covers the gas to deliver these surprises. Her family often gives her extra birthday cash, jokingly warning her not to spend it on others, but she always does. “I got a couple of Amazon gift cards for my birthday this year and was like ‘YESSS!’” she says with a laugh. “It’s my party, and I’ll give if I want to!” 1．What did Deba Ferrell receive on her 53rd birthday? A．Messages requesting assistance. B．Invitations to speak at a community event. C．Unusual birthday wishes with touching stories. D．Special birthday gifts from Love with Skin On. 2．Why did Deba Ferrell commit to performing 53 acts of kindness? A．To continue a long-standing family tradition. B．To fulfill a personal commitment for her birthday. C．To raise awareness for her charitable organization. D．To participate in a popular social media challenge. 3．What does Deba Ferrell do on Pinterest? A．She shares innovative ideas. B．She gives away care packages. C．She purchases gifts for strangers. D．She involves her grandkids in family activities. 4．Which of the following best describes Deba Ferrell? A．Reserved and cautious. B．Practical and indifferent. C．Ambitious and competitive. D．Compassionate and generous. 5．What does the story convey? A．The need for social media fame. B．The joy of giving expensive gifts. C．The power of small acts of kindness. D．The importance of founding organizations. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了黛布拉·法瑞尔致力于帮助他人，她认为小的举动也可以给他人带来很大不同。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“One was about a family in Minnesota who had just lost their four-year-old son to cancer. His older brother, autistic (自闭症) and nonverbal, was struggling with grief. They were reaching out to Ferrell, seeking any possible support. “Could you bring him some comfort?” they asked with deep sadness. (其中一则是关于明尼苏达州的一个家庭，他们四岁的儿子刚刚因癌症去世。他的哥哥患有自闭症，不会说话，一直在悲伤中挣扎。他们联系了法雷尔，寻求任何可能的支持。“你能给他带来一些安慰吗？”他们悲伤地问道。)”可知，黛巴·法瑞尔在她53岁生日收到请求帮助的信息。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“To celebrate her 53rd birthday, Ferrell decided to commit 53 random acts of kindness by the end of her birth month. (为了庆祝她53岁的生日，法瑞尔决定在她出生的月底随机做53件好事。)”可知，黛巴·法瑞尔致力于做53件善事是为了给她的生日履行个人承诺。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“In another act of giving, she shares her favourite inexpensive and creative gift ideas on Pinterest for others to use. (在另一个给予行为中，她在Pinterest上分享了她最喜欢的廉价而有创意的礼物创意，供其他人使用。)”可知，黛巴·法瑞尔在Pinterest上分享创新的想法。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段“Ferrell says, “I hope it brings him some comfort. Sometimes, a small gesture can mean the world to someone going through a tough time.” (法瑞尔说：“我希望这能给他带来一些安慰。有时候，一个小小的举动对正在经历艰难时刻的人来说意味着整个世界。”)”可知，黛芭·法瑞尔同情他人的遭遇，想要给不幸的人安慰，说明她富有同情心；根据最后一段“Ferrell funds all these acts of kindness herself. She buys gift cards, makes pay-it-forward purchases at drive-throughs, sends care packages, and even covers the gas to deliver these surprises .(法瑞尔自己资助所有这些善举。她买礼品卡，在免下车购物时付款，寄爱心包裹，甚至支付送这些惊喜的汽油费。)”可知，她慷慨大方。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据第二段“Sometimes, a small gesture can mean the world to someone going through a tough time. (有时候，一个小小的举动对正在经历艰难时刻的人来说意味着整个世界。)”结合文章主要讲述了黛布拉·法瑞尔致力于帮助他人，她认为小的举动也可以给他人带来很大不同。可知，这个故事传达了小善举的力量。故选C。 （二） （2025年天津市宁河区芦台第一中学一模） So many years after her funeral, I still remembered how I met that wrinkled, 87-year-old little lady the first day of college. She said, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose, a first year here. Can I give you a hug?” I laughed and enthusiastically responded. We became instant friends. I was always deeply absorbed in listening to this finely dressed “time machine” as she shared her wisdom and experience with me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. At the end of the first semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet (宴会). I’ll never forget what she taught us. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed, she leaned into the microphone and simply said, “I’m sorry. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.” As we laughed, the elderly began, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don’t even know it! There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.” One week after graduation, Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in memory of the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be. 1．What is special about Rose as a college student? A．Her fine dressing. B．Her banquet speech. C．Her humorous attitude. D．Her advanced age. 2．How did Rose give her speech? A．By drinking with the students. B．By referring to the orderly cards. C．By sharing life experience in a flexible way. D．By following the planned speech literally. 3．What is true according to Rose’s speech? A．There are many dead people walking around. B．Dreaming big and impossible contributes to youth. C．People grow up while they are aging. D．Never regretting past mistakes helps people to develop. 4．Which word can best describe the students’ attitude to Rose? A．Considerate. B．Respectful. C．Regrettable. D．Ironic. 5．What is mainly talked about in the passage? A．Growing old is compulsory while growing up is optional. B．Drinking alcohol influences one’s performance at a speech. C．There is huge gap between seniors and the young in college. D．Hugging a person contributes to new friendships in a new environment. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在大学第一天遇到一位87岁的老人Rose，并与她成为朋友的故事。Rose在校园里成为名人，并在一次足球宴会上发表演讲，分享了她对保持年轻、快乐和成功的看法。文章通过Rose的故事，传达了“变老是不可避免的，但成长是可选的”这一主题。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“So many years after her funeral, I still remembered how I met that wrinkled, 87-year-old little lady the first day of college.(在她去世多年后，我仍然记得我在大学第一天遇到那位满脸皱纹的87岁老太太的情景)”可知，作为大学生Rose的特殊之处在于她的高龄。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed, she leaned into the microphone and simply said, “I’m sorry. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.”(当她开始发表准备好的演讲时，她把三乘五英寸的卡片掉在了地上。她感到沮丧和有点尴尬，靠近麦克风，简单地说：“对不起，我因为大斋期戒了啤酒，这威士忌可把我害惨了！我再也无法按顺序演讲了，所以让我告诉你们我所知道的。”)可推知，Rose以一种灵活的方式分享了她的生活经验。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第八段“When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don’t even know it!(当你失去梦想时，你就死了。我们周围有很多人失去了梦想，但他们甚至不知道！)”可知，Rose的演讲中提到我们周围有很多人失去了梦想。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in memory of the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be.(两千多名大学生参加了她的葬礼，纪念这位以自身为例教导大家“成为你想成为的人永远不会太晚”的非凡女性)”可推知，学生们对Rose的态度是尊敬的。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章第八段“There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change.(变老和成长之间有很大的区别。如果你19岁，在床上躺一整年，不做任何有意义的事情，你也会变成20岁。任何人都可以变老，这不需要任何天赋或能力。关键是通过在变化中寻找机会来成长)可知，文章主要讨论了“变老是不可避免的，但成长是可选的”这一主题。故选A。 （三） （2025年天津市十二区重点学校一模） The afternoon air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the bay, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy on my skin. Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater. There, suspended beneath the glimmering (闪着微光) surface, I remembered it all — my love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin. Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t. But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within were fuel for the next chapter of my life. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to div e into the water. That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unlearning of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation. 1．What can we learn from the first paragraph? A．My father and I went camping. B．The weather was cool and sunny. C．What my father did inspired me. D．It was dangerous to swim in the bay. 2．The author avoided swimming for seven years because ______. A．she had no access to the bay. B．she had to receive treatments. C．she hated to reapply her makeup. D．she felt insecure without makeup. 3．What does the underlined word “it” mean in paragraph 3? A．My appearance. B．Going swimming in the sea. C．Unhelpful treatment. D．Pressure of teenage girls. 4．How did the author feel after she returned from the diving? A．Hesitant. B．Determined. C．Proud. D．Joyful. 5．What message does the author want to convey in the passage? A．You can’t judge a book by its cover. B．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. C．Self-acceptance is the greatest gift. D．Nothing is difficult to a willing heart. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者通过一次游泳的经历，重新找回自我接纳的过程。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater.(爸爸跳进水里，朝我们狭窄的海湾边缘游去。突然，我被羡慕冲昏了头脑，做了一件多年没做过的事：我屏住呼吸，把自己的头埋进水里。)”可知，父亲跳进水里游泳，这让作者很羡慕，于是作者也做了自己多年没做过的事，把头埋进了水里，所以第一段主要讲述了作者的父亲所做的事启发了作者。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t.(我害怕。在与无效的治疗和少女外貌压力的长期斗争中，我完全依赖于化妆。我需要完全控制自己的外表，而游泳意味着要洗掉这种控制。我讨厌自己素颜和自然的外表，尽管我最希望的就是不要讨厌它。)”可知，作者七年没游泳是因为她害怕没有化妆的自己，觉得没有安全感。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段“I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t.(我需要完全控制自己的外表，而游泳意味着要洗掉这种控制。我的裸脸和自然的外表并不是我所认同的。我讨厌自己素颜和自然的外表，尽管我最希望的就是不要讨厌它。)”可知，此处的“it”指代的是前文提到的“My bare face and natural appearance”，即“我的外表”。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn.(我带着同样的恐惧回到岸边，但我给自己穿上了一件新的决心，要改变一切。我感觉潮流在转变。)”可知，潜水之后，作者带着同样的恐惧回到岸边，但是作者下定决心要改变，即作者感觉自己是坚定的。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文，以及根据最后一段中的“But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation.(但这正是我曾经梦想达到的视角。我会尽我所能，不把我所发现的这种自由视为理所当然。我会沉到水面以下，拥抱那股恐惧、喜悦和解放的浪潮。)”可知，作者曾经因为自己的外表而感到不自信，但是通过潜水，作者找回了自我接纳，并且觉得这是非常珍贵的，即作者想传达的是自我接纳是最伟大的礼物。故选C。 （四） （2025年天津市河西区一模） As a child, I was crazy about the art of pottery (陶艺). The way the smooth clay made beneath my fingertips, transforming into unique shapes under the gentle rotation (旋转) of the potter’s wheel, was really magical. I spent countless hours in my school’s art studio, lost in a world where creativity knew no bounds. Each piece I crafted was a labor of love, an expression of my thoughts and emotions. However, as I grew up, my once-strong passion for pottery gradually disappeared. The pressures of academic excellence, social obligations, and the uncertainty of the future pushed my artistic pursuits to the periphery (边缘) of my life. I traded in my pottery tools for textbooks and calculators, convinced that a more “practical” path was the key to a successful future. Years passed, and I found myself ensconced (安置) in a corporate job that, while financially rewarding, left me feeling unfulfilled. The boring daily routine, the endless meetings, and the constant pressure to meet targets had a bad effect on my spirit. I often found myself daydreaming about the carefree days of my childhood, when the simple act of creating something with my hands brought me so much joy. One weekend, while searching through the attic (阁楼) of my childhood home, I found a dusty box filled with my old pottery pieces. As I carefully lifted each item out of the box, memories came flooding back. I was immediately transported back to those happy days in the art studio, where time seemed to stand still and every creation was a new adventure. Holding my own pottery creation in hands, I was longing for the creative freedom I had once possessed. Without hesitation, I decided to learn pottery again. I enrolled in a local community college’s pottery class, feeling both nervous and excited as I stepped back into the world of clay and creativity. The first few sessions were challenging. My hands, once so skillful, now moved awkwardly with the clay. The muscle memory that had once come so naturally seemed to have faded with time. But I refused to be discouraged. I spent hours practicing, studying the techniques of my fellow students and instructors, and gradually, my skills began to return. As I explored in my pottery journey, I realized that it wasn’t just about creating beautiful objects. It was about reconnecting with a part of myself that I had lost along the way. It was about finding relief in the creative process, in the act of taking something formless and transforming it into something meaningful. With each new piece I created, I felt a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that I had never experienced in my corporate career. The stress and anxiety that had bothered me for so long seemed to melt away as I focused on the simple pleasure of working with my hands. Today, pottery has once again become a part of my life. It has taught me the importance of staying true to myself, of never losing sight of the things that bring me joy and fulfillment. 1．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The author’s struggle to balance a corporate job and a creative hobby. B．How the pressures of adolescence led the author to abandon a once-loved activity. C．The author’s rediscovery of a childhood passion for pottery and its profound impact on his life. D．A comparison between the author’s corporate career and his artistic pursuits. 2．Why did the author give up pottery during adolescence? A．He lost interest in all forms of art. B．He was convinced that pottery was not a practical pursuit. C．He couldn’t afford the materials for pottery-making. D．He was too busy participating in sports activities. 3．What was the initial reaction of the author when he started the pottery class again? A．He was immediately proficient as if he had never stopped. B．He found it easy and quickly regained his old skills. C．He was confident and eager to show off his talent. D．He seemed unskilled in the pottery. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards his corporate job? A．Discontented. B．Enthusiastic. C．Indifferent. D．Satisfied. 5．It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes ______. A．staying true to one’s passions can bring a sense of fulfillment B．one should sacrifice personal interests for a successful career C．money is the most important factor in choosing a job D．creativity is only important in childhood 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者小时候喜欢陶器艺术，但是随着长大逐渐放弃了这项爱好。多年过去，作者的工作无法带给作者成就感，于是作者再次尝试陶艺，从中获得了成就感和满足感。 1．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段“As a child, I was crazy about the art of pottery (陶艺).(当我还是个孩子的时候，我就对陶器艺术着迷)”以及第二段“However, as I grew up, my once-strong passion for pottery gradually disappeared.(然而，随着我的成长，我对陶器曾经强烈的热情逐渐消失了)”以及最后一段“Today, pottery has once again become a part of my life. It has taught me the importance of staying true to myself, of never losing sight of the things that bring me joy and fulfillment.(今天，陶器再次成为我生活的一部分。它教会了我做真实的自己，永远不要忽视那些给我带来快乐和满足的事情的重要性。)”结合文章主要讲述了作者小时候喜欢陶器艺术，但是随着长大逐渐放弃了这项爱好。多年过去，作者的工作无法带给作者成就感，于是作者再次尝试陶艺，从中获得了成就感和满足感。可知，这篇文章的主旨是作者重新发现了童年对陶器的热爱及其对他生活的深远影响。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“I traded in my pottery tools for textbooks and calculators, convinced that a more “practical” path was the key to a successful future.(我把我的陶器工具换成了教科书和计算器，相信一条更‘实用’的道路是通往成功未来的关键)”可知，作者在青少年时期放弃了制陶因为他确信制陶不是一项实用的追求。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第四段“The first few sessions were challenging. My hands, once so skillful, now moved awkwardly with the clay. The muscle memory that had once come so naturally seemed to have faded with time.(最初的几次训练很有挑战性。我的手，曾经是那么灵巧，现在却笨拙地移动着粘土。曾经如此自然的肌肉记忆似乎随着时间的流逝而消失了)”可知，当作者重新开始上陶艺课时，他的第一反应是他在制陶方面似乎不熟练。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段“Years passed, and I found myself ensconced (安置) in a corporate job that, while financially rewarding, left me feeling unfulfilled. The boring daily routine, the endless meetings, and the constant pressure to meet targets had a bad effect on my spirit.(多年过去了，我在一份公司工作中安身立命，这份工作虽然给我带来了经济上的回报，但却让我感到没有成就感。无聊的日常生活，没完没了的会议，以及持续不断的完成目标的压力，对我的精神产生了不好的影响)”可知，作者对自己的公司工作不满意。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“With each new piece I created, I felt a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that I had never experienced in my corporate career.(每创作一件新作品，我都有一种成就感和满足感，这是我在公司生涯中从未经历过的)”可知，作者认为忠于自己的激情可以带来成就感。故选A。 （五） （2025年天津市南开区一模） was a truck driver, but his lifelong dream was to fly. When he graduated from high school, he joined the Air Force in hopes of becoming a pilot. Unfortunately, poor eyesight disqualified him. So, when he finally left the service, he had to satisfy himself with watching others fly the fighter jets that criss-crossed (纵横交错) the skies over his backyard. As he sat there in his lawn chair, he dreamed about the magic of flying. Then one day, Larry Walters got an idea. He went down to the local store and bought a tank of helium (氦气) and forty-five weather balloons. Back in his yard, Larry used straps to attach the balloons to his lawn chair, the kind you might have in your own back yard. He anchored the chair to the bumper of his jeep and inflated (充气) the balloons with helium. Then he packed some sandwiches and drinks and loaded a BB gun, figuring he could pop a few of those balloons when it was time to return to earth. His preparations complete, Larry Walters sat in his chair and cut the anchoring cord. His plan was to lazily float up a ways, and then lazily back down to ground. But, things didn’t quite work out that way. When Larry cut the cord, he didn’t float lazily up-he shot up as if fired from a cannon! Nor did he go up a couple hundred feet. He climbed and climbed, until he finally leveled off at eleven THOUSAND feet! At that height, he could hardly risk deflating any of the balloons, lest he unbalance the load and really experience flying! So, he stayed up there, sailing around for fourteen hours, totally at a loss as to how to get down. Eventually, Larry drifted into the approach corridor for Los Angeles International Airport. A Pan Am (泛美航空公司) pilot radioed the tower about passing a guy in a lawn chair at eleven thousand feet... with a gun in his lap! At that point, the Navy sent a helicopter to rescue him. But, the rescue team had a hard time getting to him, because the draft from their propeller (螺旋桨) kept pushing his home-made machine farther and farther away. Eventually they were able to hover over him and drop a rescue line with which they gradually pulled him back to earth. As soon as Larry hit the ground, he was arrested. But as he was being led away in handcuffs (手铐), a television reporter called out to ask, “Mr. Walters, why did you do it?” Larry stopped, eyed the man for a moment and replied casually, “A man can’t just sit around.” 1．What caused Larry to be kept away from his dream? A．Strict Air Force rules. B．His identity as a truck driver. C．His lawn chair. D．His poor eyesight. 2．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．Larry’s successful attempt to fly a fighter jet using helium balloons. B．Larry’s successful flying with helium balloons and a lawn chair. C．Larry’s invention of a new type of weather balloon for scientific research. D．Larry’s preparations and plan to float using helium balloons. 3．How did the Pan Am pilot feel when he saw Larry? A．Regretful. B．Surprised. C．Grateful. D．Thrilled. 4．Why didn’t he deflate any of the balloons? A．Because he wanted to stay in the air longer to enjoy the view. B．Because he was worried about unbalancing the load and causing an accident. C．Because he forgot to fire his BB gun. D．Because he was afraid the balloons would explode at high altitude. 5．By saying “A man can’t just sit around” in the last paragraph, the author means ______. A．Larry wanted to avoid physical activity and preferred sitting in his lawn chair B．Larry believed in taking action and pursuing his dreams rather than doing nothing C．Larry was tired of flying and decided to give up on his dream D．Larry was criticizing others for not sitting around like him 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．B 5．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Larry Walters试图用氦气球和草坪椅实现飞行梦想的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“When he graduated from high school, he joined the Air Force in hopes of becoming a pilot. Unfortunately, poor eyesight disqualified him.(当他高中毕业时，他加入了空军，希望能成为一名飞行员。不幸的是，糟糕的视力使他失去了资格)”可知，Larry无法成为飞行员的原因是糟糕的视力。故选D。 2．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Then one day, Larry Walters got an idea.(然后有一天，Larry Walters有了一个想法)”和“His preparations complete, Larry Walters sat in his chair and cut the anchoring cord. His plan was to lazily float up a ways, and then lazily back down to ground.(准备工作完成后，拉里·沃尔特斯坐在椅子上，割断了锚索。他的计划是懒洋洋地浮上一段路，然后懒洋洋地回到地面)”可知，本段主要讲述了Larry为了实现用氦气球漂浮的计划而做的准备。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“A Pan Am (泛美航空公司) pilot radioed the tower about passing a guy in a lawn chair at eleven thousand feet…with a gun in his lap.(一名泛美航空公司的飞行员用无线电通知塔台，说在11000英尺的高空看到一个人坐在草坪椅上……腿上还放着一把枪)”可知，泛美航空的飞行员看到Larry时，一定是非常惊讶的。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“At that height, he could hardly risk deflating any of the balloons, lest he unbalance the load and really experience flying.(在那个高度，他几乎不敢冒放气任何一个气球的风险，以免失去平衡，真正体验到飞行的感觉)”可知，Larry没有放掉任何一个气球是因为他担心会失去平衡并导致事故。故选B。 5．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“As soon as Larry hit the ground, he was arrested.(Larry一落地就被逮捕了)”可知，虽然Larry的行动导致了他被逮捕，但他仍然坚持自己的信念，即要采取行动并追求梦想，而不是无所事事。由此可知，“A man can’t just sit around”这句话的意思是“一个人不能只是闲着”，它表达了Larry相信要采取行动并追求梦想的观点。故选B。 （六） （2025年天津市宝坻区第一中学一模） For Derek Veal, it all started when he explored his grandfather’s old house in Georgia. He found an old suitcase filled with photographs, some more than 100 years old. The suitcase belonged to his great-grandmother, who had Alzheimer’s(阿尔茨海默病) and lived in a nursing home. Veal and his grandfather went to visit her with the photos, hoping she could tell them more about the photos. What happened next changed Veal’s life. “Everything came back to her when she saw these pictures,” Veal said. “She recognized her sisters, her aunts, her grandparents... It was the first time I had ever seen someone’s excitement from an old photo returning to them.” The experience made Veal realize the power of old photographs to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity. It never left him. Two years ago, when he came across old family photos for sale at a thrift store(旧货店), he decided to pick one picture and try to track down the family. Soon, he was inspired to buy more photos and started a Facebook group called Old Photo Project to aid in finding their families. Veal is not alone in this hobby. Photo and genealogy(家谱学) enthusiasts worldwide regularly go through thrift stores, flea markets and the like, finding old photos with the objective of reuniting the photos with their families. They also use the Internet and even social media to track down the families and faces in the lost photos. David Gutenmacher, 26, lives in Queens, New York, and started his project, Museum of Lost Memories, in late 2020. He has already had over 300,000 followers on Instagram and over 750,000 on TikTok. “Some of my posts have gone viral and twice a person or family was tracked down in a matter of minutes!” Gutenmacher said. The motivation behind this hobby seems to be a combination of enjoying the detective work it takes to solve the puzzle, and the memories these lost pictures can bring back to the families they belong to. What makes this hobby so unique is not only how it gives people the chance to help others, but it also brings these enthusiasts a sense of purpose. “I feel like this is my calling” said Gutenmacher. “The more I return memories, the more it feels like I’m supposed to be doing this.” 1．According to the text, what changed Veal’s life? A．His awareness of the value of old photos. B．The true stories about his great-grandmother. C．His family’s history shown in the photographs. D．The photo-taking project of his grandfather’s old house. 2．What is the main focus of the third paragraph? A．The negative impact of Alzheimer’s on Derek Veal’s great-grandmother. B．The emotional response of Derek Veal’s great-grandmother to the old photographs. C．The historical value of the photographs found in Derek Veal’s grandfather’s house. D．The financial burden of caring for Derek Veal’s great-grandmother in a nursing home. 3．What do the underlined words “have gone viral” mean in paragraph 6? A．Have been updated regularly. B．Have made people think deeply. C．Have received some comments. D．Have spread quickly and widely. 4．How does Gutenmacher feel about what he does with the lost photographs? A．It’s not easy. B．It’s not enough. C．It’s his duty. D．It’s just a hobby. 5．Which of the following would be a suitable title for the text? A．Returning Lost Memories B．Old Photos for Photo Enthusiasts C．The Power of Photos on the Internet D．Researching the History of a Family 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述一些人利用旧照片帮助人们恢复记忆甚至找到家人的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第四段“The experience made Veal realize the power of old photographs to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity.(这段经历让Veal意识到旧照片的力量，可以保存珍贵而被遗忘已久的记忆，恢复身份感)”可知，Veal意识到旧照片的力量，从此改变了他的生活。故选A。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Everything came back to her when she saw these pictures,” Veal said. “She recognized her sisters, her aunts, her grandparents... It was the first time I had ever seen someone’s excitement from an old photo returning to them.”(“当她看到这些照片时，一切都想起来了，”瓦尔说。“她认出了自己的姐妹、阿姨、祖父母……这是我第一次看到人们从一张老照片中恢复过来的快乐。”)”可知，第三段的重点是德里克·瓦尔的曾祖母看到这些老照片时的情绪反应。故选B项。 3．词句猜测题。根据第五段“They also use the internet and even social media to track down the families and faces in the lost photos.(他们还利用互联网甚至社交媒体追踪丢失照片中的家人和面孔)”和第六段“He has already had over 300, 000 followers on Instagram and over 750, 000 on TikTok. “Some of my posts have gone viral and twice a person or family was tracked down in a matter of minutes!” Gutenmacher said.(他在Instagram上已经有超过30万粉丝，在TikTok上也有超过75万粉丝。古滕马赫说：“我的一些帖子在网上have gone viral，而且在几分钟之内就有人或家庭被追踪到了！”)”可知，这里指他们利用网络帮助人们找寻照片上的家人，所以他们一把照片发布到网上，应该是会有很多的人看到并转发，所以have gone viral的意思应该是“疯传”，和选项D意思一致。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“What makes this hobby so unique is not only how it gives people the chance to help others, but it also brings these enthusiasts a sense of purpose. “I feel like this is my calling,” said Gutenmacher. “The more I return memories, the more it feels like I’m supposed to be doing this.”(这种爱好之所以如此独特，不仅是因为它给了人们帮助他人的机会，还给这些爱好者带来了目标感。古滕马赫说：“我觉得这是我的使命。我越是回忆，就越觉得我应该这样做。”)”可推知，对古滕马赫来说，发布那些照片是他的责任和使命。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据第四段“The experience made Veal realize the power of old photographs to hold precious and long-forgotten memories and restore a sense of identity. (这段经历让Veal意识到旧照片的力量，可以保存珍贵而被遗忘已久的记忆，恢复身份感)”和最后一段“What makes this hobby so unique is not only how it gives people the chance to help others, but it also brings these enthusiasts a sense of purpose. “I feel like this is my calling,” said Gutenmacher. “The more I return memories, the more it feels like I’m supposed to be doing this.”(这种爱好之所以如此独特，不仅是因为它给了人们帮助他人的机会，还给这些爱好者带来了目标感。古滕马赫说：“我觉得这是我的使命。我越是回忆，就越觉得我应该这样做。”)”可知，文章主要讲述一些人利用旧照片帮助人们恢复记忆甚至找到家人的故事。由此可知，Returning Lost Memories(找回失去的记忆)适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。 （七） （2025年天津市部分区一模） About 15 years ago, Andrew McLindon, a businessman and cyclist, was cycling in Austin, Texas. He thought of a friend’s 12-year-old son. The boy had hydrocephalus, which caused balance problems and he never knew the joy of biking. When McLindon, now 60, got home, he searched online and found a three-wheel bike with a seat belt. It was great for a child with balance issues. Soon, the boy was cycling on the street with his friends, having fun and getting exercise. McLindon also noticed his friend’s reaction. “Seeing his son playing with other kids,” McLindon said. “I’ll always remember the smile on his face.” That smile led to the McLindon Family Foundation. It gets money from donations. The group works with hospitals to find kids who can use an adaptive bike. They also make each bike fit the child’s special needs. A bike might have a headrest, a shoulder harness, a seat belt, and a steering and braking system for a caregiver at the back. These bikes cost 4,000 dollars, even with the big discount from the manufacturer. For the lucky kids who get one, it changes their lives. “We helped a 14-year-old with spinal bifida (脊柱裂),” McLindon said. “She used to spend most days on the sofa watching TV. But after getting her bike, she started training for special-needs triathlons. In a magazine interview, she said, “I always knew I could be an athlete.” So far, the foundation has given out 450 bikes. And this is just the beginning. “I do many things. I manage a lot of companies,” McLindon said. “But giving bikes to these kids is the most important thing I do.” 1．What was the main problem for the 12-year-old boy mentioned in the text? A．He couldn’t afford a bike. B．He had balance issues due to hydrocephalus. C．He didn’t like cycling. D．He lived in an area without safe cycling paths. 2．How does the McLindon Family Foundation get the funds to help children? A．By selling bikes. B．By running companies. C．From the government. D．Through donations. 3．What impact did the adaptive bike have on the 14-year-old girl with spinal bifida? A．She signed up for triathlons. B．She started training confidently. C．She became a famous athlete. D．She gave the bike away to others. 4．Which of the following is the most important thing to Andrew McLindon? A．Managing his companies. B．Promoting cycling safety. C．Giving adaptive bikes to kids. D．Raising fund for the research. 5．What can we infer from the passage about McLindon? A．He is a careless person. B．He is a creative businessman. C．He is a kind-hearted man. D．He is a strict friend. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是商人兼自行车手Andrew McLindon因看到一个患有脑积水的朋友的孩子无法享受骑自行车的乐趣，而决定采取行动帮助他以及因身体问题不能骑自行车的孩子的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The boy had hydrocephalus, which caused balance problems and he never knew the joy of biking.(这个男孩患有脑积水，导致平衡问题，他从来没有体验过骑自行车的乐趣)”可知，文中提到的那个12岁男孩的主要问题是由于脑积水有平衡问题。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“That smile led to the McLindon Family Foundation. It gets money from donations.(这一微笑促成了麦克林顿家族基金会的成立。它从捐款中获得资金)”可知，McLindon Family Foundation通过捐款获得资金来帮助儿童，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“She used to spend most days on the sofa watching TV. But after getting her bike, she started training for special-needs triathlons.(她过去大部分时间都坐在沙发上看电视。但在得到自行车后，她开始为特殊需要的铁人三项进行训练)”可知，适应性自行车对14岁脊柱裂女孩的影响是她开始自信地训练。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“But giving bikes to these kids is the most important thing I do.(但把自行车送给这些孩子是我做的最重要的事情)”可知，对Andrew McLindon来说最重要的是给孩子们提供适应性自行车。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据第二段“When McLindon, now 60, got home, he searched online and found a three-wheel bike with a seat belt. It was great for a child with balance issues.(现年60岁的麦克林登回到家后，在网上搜索了一下，找到了一辆带安全带的三轮自行车。对于平衡感不好的孩子来说，这真是太棒了)”和第三段“That smile led to the McLindon Family Foundation. It gets money from donations. The group works with hospitals to find kids who can use an adaptive bike. They also make each bike fit the child’s special needs.(这一微笑促成了麦克林顿家族基金会的成立。它从捐款中获得资金。该组织与医院合作，寻找可以使用适应性自行车的孩子。他们还让每辆自行车都适合孩子的特殊需要)”可知，McLindon是热心肠的人，故选C。 （八） （2025年天津市十二区重点学校一模） The afternoon air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the bay, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy on my skin. Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater. There, suspended beneath the glimmering (闪着微光) surface, I remembered it all — my love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin. Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t. But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within were fuel for the next chapter of my life. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to dive into the water. That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unlearning of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn. Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation. 1．What can we learn from the first paragraph? A．My father and I went camping. B．The weather was cool and sunny. C．What my father did inspired me. D．It was dangerous to swim in the bay. 2．The author avoided swimming for seven years because . A．she had no access to the bay. B．she had to receive treatments. C．she hated to reapply her makeup. D．she felt insecure without makeup. 3．What does the underlined word “it” mean in paragraph 3? A．My appearance. B．Going swimming in the sea. C．Unhelpful treatment. D．Pressure of teenage girls. 4．How did the author feel after she returned from the diving? A．Hesitant. B．Determined. C．Proud. D．Joyful. 5．What message does the author want to convey in the passage? A．You can’t judge a book by its cover. B．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. C．Self-acceptance is the greatest gift. D．Nothing is difficult to a willing heart. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者通过一次游泳的经历，重新找回自我接纳的过程。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater.(爸爸跳进水里，朝我们狭窄的海湾边缘游去。突然，我被羡慕冲昏了头脑，做了一件多年没做过的事：我屏住呼吸，把自己的头埋进水里。)”可知，父亲跳进水里游泳，这让作者很羡慕，于是作者也做了自己多年没做过的事，把头埋进了水里，所以第一段主要讲述了作者的父亲所做的事启发了作者。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t.(我害怕。在与无效的治疗和少女外貌压力的长期斗争中，我完全依赖于化妆。我需要完全控制自己的外表，而游泳意味着要洗掉这种控制。我讨厌自己素颜和自然的外表，尽管我最希望的就是不要讨厌它。)”可知，作者七年没游泳是因为她害怕没有化妆的自己，觉得没有安全感。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段“I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t.(我需要完全控制自己的外表，而游泳意味着要洗掉这种控制。我讨厌自己素颜和自然的外表，尽管我最希望的就是不要讨厌它。)”可知，此处的“it”指代的是前文提到的“My bare face and natural appearance”，即“我的外表”。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第五段“I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn.(我带着同样的恐惧回到岸边，但我给自己穿上了一件新的决心，要改变一切。我感觉潮流在转变。)”可知，潜水之后，作者带着同样的恐惧回到岸边，但是作者下定决心要改变，即作者感觉自己是坚定的。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段“But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation.(但这正是我曾经梦想达到的视角。我会尽我所能，不把我所发现的这种自由视为理所当然。我会沉到水面以下，拥抱那股恐惧、喜悦和解放的浪潮。)”可知，作者曾经因为自己的外表而感到不自信，但是通过潜水，作者找回了自我接纳，并且觉得这是非常珍贵的，即作者想传达的是自我接纳是最伟大的礼物。故选C。 （九） （2025年天津市红桥区一模） In 2015, Calvin Echevarria was on top of his game. He had two jobs, bought a house and was raising a 3-year-old daughter with his wife. But suddenly, it felt like it was all taken away. He could no longer work as a FedEx driver because he developed diabetic retinopathy (视网膜病)and was going blind. Calvin at first worked on developing independent living skills like walking with a stick. But he wanted to learn more — like skills that would be useful-for a job. That’s when he found Lighthouse Works in Orlando, a company that creates jobs for the visually impaired (受损的) and blind. “Seven out of ten people who are visually impaired are not in the workforce,” said Kyle Johnson, president and CEO of Lighthouse Works. “And we knew some blind peopled are highly educated. And they’re very capable people, who want to work and contribute. So, we created Lighthouse Works to help them do that.” Calvin works in the call center, where Lighthouse Works has contracts with several clients, including the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. In his job, Calvin uses a system called JAWS to“hear”the computer he uses. The system reads the computer screen to Calvin in one ear as he listens to a customer call in his other ear. He said what makes his call center job fun is that the person on the other end of the phone doesn’t even know he’s blind. And he said working in a fully accessible office space, with other visually impaired people who can relate to him, is an added benefit. “It gives me a purpose. It makes me feel better because I can actually be proud of myself, saying, ‘I provide for my family,’” he said. 1．What can be learned about Echevarria before he got diabetic retinopathy? A．He was the best worker in his company. B．He was gifted at playing games. C．He had to work hard to support his family. D．He was satisfied with his life. 2．What is the purpose of Lighthouse Works? A．To make more profits. B．To do research on retinopathy. C．To ad the visually impaired. D．To educate the visually impaired. 3．What is the function of JAWS in Calvin’s job? A．Making him “see” the computer screen. B．Helping him hear the customer better. C．Enabling him to locate customers easily. D．Teaching him how to answer a customer. 4．What does Calvin think of working in the call center at Lighthouse Works? A．It’s too challenging for him. B．It makes him feel fulfilled and proud. C．It’s difficult to get along with his colleagues. D．It’s a temporary job to make ends meet 5．Which of the following can best sum up Calvin’s story? A．It’s never too old to learn. B．When God closes a door, he opens a window. C．A journey of one thousand miles begins with one step. D．A thousand miles of walking is better than ten years of reading. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍一位突然失明的父亲想要找到一份工作供养家庭，最终在Lighthouse Works达成所愿，并且工作出色。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“In 2015, Calvin Echevarria was on top of his game. He had two jobs, bought a housed and was raising a 3-year-old daughter with his wife. But suddenly, it felt like it was all taken away. He could no longer work as a FedEx driver because he developed diabetic retinopathy (视网膜病)and was going blind.(2005年，卡尔文·埃切瓦里亚在生活中处于巅峰。他有两份工作，买了一套房子，和妻子一起抚养一个3岁的女儿。但突然间，感觉一切都被夺走了。他不能再做联邦快递司机了，因为他得了糖尿病视网膜病变，快要失明了)”可推知，Echevarria在患病之前生，对自己的生活很满意。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“That’s when he found Lighthouse Works in Orlando, a company that creates jobs for the visually impaired (受损的) and blind.(就在那时，他在奥兰多找到了灯塔工厂，一家为视力受损的人和盲人创造就业机会的公司)”及第三段““Seven out of ten people who are visually impaired are not in the workforce,” said Kyle Johnson, president and CEO of Lighthouse Works. “And we knew some blind peopled are highly educated. And they’re very capable people, who want to work and contribute. So, we created Lighthouse Works to help them do that.”(灯塔工坊的总裁兼首席执行官凯尔・约翰逊表示：“十分之七的视障人士没有进入劳动力市场。我们知道，有些盲人受过高等教育。他们是非常有能力的人，他们想要工作并做出贡献。所以，我们创立了灯塔工坊来帮助他们实现这一点。”)”可知，Kyle Johnson创建Lighthouse Works是为了帮助视力受损的人，给他们提供工作机会，让他们进入劳动力市场。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中“In his job, Calvin uses a system called JAWS to “hear” the computer he uses. The system reads the computer screen to Calvir in one ear as he listens to a customer call in his other ear.(在他的工作中，卡尔文使用一个叫做JAWS的系统来“听”他使用的电脑。当卡尔文用一只耳朵听客户电话时，系统把电脑屏幕的信息读给他听)”可推知，JAWS的功能是读电脑屏幕上的信息给他听，也就是帮助他“看”电脑，弄清楚电脑上的信息。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段““It gives me a purpose. It makes me feel better because I can actually be proud of myself, saying, ‘I provide for my family,’” he said.(他说：“这让我有了使命感。这让我感觉更好，因为我终于能自豪地说：‘我在养家糊口啊。’”)可推知，Calvin认为在呼叫中心工作让他感到充实和自豪。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是第二段“Calvin at first worked on developing independent living skills like walking with a stick. But he wanted to learn more — like skills that would be useful-for a job. That’s when he found Lighthouse Works in Orlando, a company that creates jobs for the visually impaired (受损的) and blind.(卡尔文起初致力于培养独立生活技能，比如用拐杖走路。但他想学习更多对工作有用的技能。就在那时，他在奥兰多创立了Lighthouse Works，一家为视障人士和盲人创造就业机会的公司)”可推知，本文讲述了一位突然失明的父亲想要找到一份工作供养家庭，最终在Lighthouse Works达成所愿，并且工作出色。由此可知，B项“当上帝关上一扇门时，他会打开一扇窗。”诠释了这个故事。故选B。 （十） （2025年天津市河东区一模） Every November, as Thanksgiving Day approaches, one memory comes to my mind. At my big Turkish family’s get-togethers, baklava (果仁蜜饼) is the norm at the dessert table. There’s rolled baklava, nut-filled baklava and chocolate-dipped baklava. One year, though, back when I was in high school, my cousin Johnny decided to change things up a bit. He showed up at my parents’ house for Thanksgiving with two items that had never been served before - apple pie and a can of cream. Those two items caused one of the biggest arguments. I distinctly remember my mom and aunts whispering in the kitchen. “Apple pie?” one of my aunts said. “How to do with this?” I can still recall my mom’s puzzled expression at it all. If there’s one thing in this world my mom distrusts, it’s fruit-filled desserts, a no-no in our cuisine culture. “Why would you bake fruits into a dessert when you can cat them fresh?” she often says. The cream only made things worse. My mom didn’t want to hurt Johnny’s feelings. In a true act of love, she put the pie out on the dining room table, accompanied by the cream. It went mostly untouched. Nowadays, things are different. We actually have pie at Thanksgiving - my mom regularly makes pie (the fear of fruit-filled sweets continues, but desserts topped with fruits or nuts have been given the okay). We still laugh about the drama caused by Johnny’s apple pie. I’ll never forget it. It wasn’t just about the pie for me. Growing up, I: sometimes felt like an outsider because of my culture. That Thanksgiving, though, was one of the first times I realized that my family’s oddness was actually a good thing. It’s what made us. What about you? Which Thanksgiving sticks out as your most memorable one? 1．The purpose of the first paragraph is to introduce ______. A．the unique family tradition B．different kinds of baklava C．the background of the story D．the customs of Thanksgiving Day 2．Johnny’s apple pie ______. A．ruined the festival atmosphere B．challenged family traditions C．resulted in a family quarrel D．contributed to a heavy meal 3．Which of the following is the best description the author’s mom? A．Serious and honest. B．Generous and strict. C．Humorous and caring. D．Considerate and flexible. 4．What does the underlines word “oddness” in the last paragraph mean? A．Strangeness. B．Chance. C．Culture. D．Habit. 5．What does the underlined sentence imply in the last paragraph? A．The author is at ease with his family members. B．The author is aware of the importance of customs. C．Cuisine culture helps shape our identity. D．Culture shocks make a harmonious family. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章中作者回忆高中时感恩节表弟带来的苹果派引发的家庭争议，最终意识到家庭独特文化的价值。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Every November, as Thanksgiving Day approaches, one memory comes to my mind. At my big Turkish family’s get-togethers, baklava (果仁蜜饼) is the norm at the dessert table. There’s rolled baklava, nut-filled baklava and chocolate-dipped baklava. (每年11月，随着感恩节的临近，一段记忆浮现在我的脑海里。在我的土耳其大家庭聚会上，果仁蜜饼是甜点桌上的标配。有卷果仁蜜饼、坚果果仁蜜饼和巧克力果仁蜜饼。)”可知，作者在开篇讲述一段记忆浮现在我的脑海里，即要讲述一段回忆，因此第一段的目的是介绍接下来的故事回忆的背景。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Those two items caused one of the biggest arguments. I distinctly remember my mom and aunts whispering in the kitchen. (这两点引起了最大的争论之一。我清楚地记得妈妈和阿姨们在厨房里的窃窃私语。)”可知，Johnny的带来苹果派不符合我们的感恩节传统，所以引起争议。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段“My mom didn’t want to hurt Johnny’s feelings. In a true act of love, she put the pie out on the dining room table, accompanied by the cream. It went mostly untouched. (我妈妈不想伤害约翰尼的感情。出于真正的爱，她把派和奶油一起放在餐桌上。它基本上没有受到影响。)”可知，妈妈考虑到Johnny的感受，把苹果派放在餐桌上，因为妈妈灵活的处理方式，我们的感恩节也并未收到影响。由此推断妈妈是一个善解人意并且思维灵活的人。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“We actually have pie at Thanksgiving—my mom regularly makes pie (the fear of fruit-filled sweets continues, but desserts topped with fruits or nuts have been given the okay). (事实上，我们在感恩节会吃馅饼——我妈妈经常做馅饼（对水果馅的甜食的恐惧仍然存在，但水果或坚果馅的甜点已经被允许了）。)”可知，我们通常在感恩节吃馅饼，但这次却打破惯例接受了Johnny的苹果派，这是一件令人费解的事，但我们对苹果派的接纳意味着我们接纳善意，这是一件美好的事情。由此推断划线单词含义是“奇怪”。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段“It wasn’t just about the pie for me. Growing up, I: sometimes felt like an outsider because of my culture. That Thanksgiving, though, was one of the first times I realized that my family’s oddness was actually a good thing. (这不仅仅是因为那块派。成长过程中，我有时因为自己的文化背景而感到自己是个局外人。然而，那个感恩节是我第一次意识到，我家的独特之处其实是一件好事。)”可知，这种饮食文化差异正是构成他们家庭特点的一部分，也是他们家庭独特性的体现，所以划线句意思是这就是我们的特点，暗含的意思是饮食文化有助于塑造我们的身份。故选C。 （十一） （2025年天津市武清区杨村第一中学一模） In early 2018, I was training for the London Marathon — the first and only marathon I would ever run in my life. I had treated myself to an expensive fitness watch that tracked my time, pace and splits. At the end of my final training run — an exhausting 21 miles (34km) — I threw myself down on the floor the moment I got home, only to see my watch had failed me. Twenty-one miles briefly flashed on the screen before it went blank and disappeared for ever. I screamed in pain. That tragic image of me crying on my living room floor pretty much sums up my relationship with exercise tracking technology. It can be a total joy to watch your data change on running apps as you get stronger and faster. I once got a kick out of it, but at some point it became a stick I used to punish myself. I would watch my pace, compare it with other people’s or criticize myself for not doing it 30 seconds faster. I never really recognized exercise tracking as a problem. It seemed to me that tracking was the route to self-improvement, and the point was to improve, wasn’t it? The point was to be better. In the past year, the concept of “being better” has taken on a different meaning. My mental health dropped, and things that were once easy such as brushing my teeth became unimaginably difficult. Being better stopped meaning getting faster or stronger. It meant taking care of myself and feeling some joy in a day. Once I started getting better, I reflected on what in my life made me happy and what did not. So, I stopped tracking my runs and simply deleted years’ worth of data that was once very important to me and now meant nothing. What has become very clear to me since I quit tracking my runs is that I genuinely love doing them. I run around my local park with a silly little smile on my face. I love it so much. But I do not love running quickly. I do not like races. I do not want to be pushed to be faster. Things I notice about my runs now include: how my legs feel and how my mind feels afterwards-clear and focused. I notice dogs, the smell of the wild plants along the canal and the sunshine (OK, wind and rain) on my face. I am better. Or sometimes I am worse. But either way I’m slowly plodding along, and that’s good enough. 1．The author cried after the final training run because she ________. A．had to stop working out B．became physically worn out C．lost the data on the watch D．felt a sharp pain in the legs 2．The author used to view exercise tracking as ________ . A．a fun hobby for enjoyment B．a strong need for recognition C．a method of escaping punishment D．a way of being a better runner 3．What does “being better” mean to the author now? A．Getting pleasure out of winning races. B．Being more focused on her life goal. C．Getting faster or stronger. D．Improving her overall well-being. 4．The author decided to stop tracking her runs because she realized that ________. A．she was no longer interested in running B．tracking made her focus too much on performance C．she had lost all the data from her fitness watch D．running without tracking was more challenging 5．What can we conclude from this passage? A．Adjustment brings happiness. B．Passion is the key to success. C．Sports conuibute to happiness. D．Success equals self-improvement. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述作者在马拉松训练中使用运动追踪技术，后来意识到其弊端，停止追踪后更享受跑步，明白调整能带来快乐。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“At the end of my final training run — an exhausting 21 miles (34km) — I threw myself down on the floor the moment I got home, only to see my watch had failed me. Twenty one miles briefly flashed on the screen before it went blank and disappeared for ever. I screamed in pain.(在我最后一次训练跑结束时——一次令人精疲力竭的21英里(34公里)跑——我一到家就倒在地板上，却发现我的手表出问题了。21英里的数字在屏幕上短暂闪烁了一下，然后就一片空白，永远消失了。我痛苦地尖叫起来)”可知，作者在最后一次训练跑后大叫是因为手表上的数据丢失了。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“I never really recognized exercise tracking as a problem. It seemed to me that tracking was the route to self-improvement, and the point was to improve, wasn’t it? The point was to be better.(我从来没有真正认为运动追踪是个问题。在我看来，追踪是自我提升的途径，关键是要进步，不是吗?关键是要变得更好)”可知，作者过去认为运动追踪是成为更好的跑步者的一种方式。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Being better stopped meaning getting faster or stronger. It meant taking care of myself and feeling some joy in a day.(变得更好不再意味着跑得更快或更强壮。它意味着照顾好自己，在一天中感受到一些快乐)”可知，“变得更好”现在对作者来说意味着照顾好她自己，改善她的整体幸福感。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段中“It can be a total joy to watch your data change on running apps as you get stronger and faster. I once got a kick out of it, but at some point it became a stick I used to punish myself. I would watch my pace, compare it with other people’s or criticize myself for not doing it 30 seconds faster. I never really recognized exercise tracking as a problem.(当你变得更强壮、更快时，看着你的数据在运行的应用程序上发生变化，这可能是一种完全的快乐。我曾经很喜欢它，但在某种程度上，它成了我用来惩罚自己的棍子。我会观察自己的速度，和别人比较，或者批评自己没有快30秒。我从未真正意识到运动追踪是个问题)”和第四段中“So, I stopped tracking my runs and simply deleted years’ worth of data that was once very important to me and now meant nothing.(所以，我停止了对跑步的追踪，只是删除了曾经对我非常重要但现在毫无意义的多年数据)”可知，追踪跑步让作者太过关注自己的运动数据，太过在意自己的表现，作者意识到这成为了他的一个问题，所以最终决定停止追踪跑步。故选B项。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第三段中“It can be a total joy to watch your data change on running apps as you get stronger and faster. I once got a kick out of it, but at some point it became a stick I used to punish myself. I would watch my pace, compare it with other people’s or criticize myself for not doing it 30 seconds faster. I never really recognized exercise tracking as a problem.(当你变得更强壮、更快时，看着你的数据在运行的应用程序上发生变化，这可能是一种完全的快乐。我曾经很喜欢它，但在某种程度上，它成了我用来惩罚自己的棍子。我会观察自己的速度，和别人比较，或者批评自己没有快30秒。我从未真正意识到运动追踪是个问题)”、第四段中“Being better stopped meaning getting faster or stronger. It meant taking care of myself and feeling some joy in a day. Once I started getting better, I reflected on what in my life made me happy and what did not. So, I stopped tracking my runs and simply deleted years’ worth of data that was once very important to me and now meant nothing.(变得更好不再意味着变得更快或更强。这意味着要照顾好自己，在一天中感受一些快乐。一旦我开始好转，我就会反思生活中什么让我快乐，什么让我不快乐。所以，我不再跟踪我的跑步，只是删除了多年来对我非常重要的数据，而现在这些数据对我来说毫无意义)”和第五段中“What has become very clear to me since I quit tracking my runs is that I genuinely love doing them. I run around my local park with a silly little smile on my face. I love it so much.(自从我停止记录跑步记录后，我非常清楚的一点是，我真的很喜欢跑步。我在当地的公园里跑来跑去，脸上带着傻傻的微笑。我非常喜欢它)”可知，作者从依赖运动追踪技术到停止追踪，变得更享受跑步，感受到了快乐，说明调整带来了快乐。所以，从这篇文章我们可以得出“调整带来快乐”的结论。故选A项。 （十二） （2025年天津市滨海新区塘沽第一中学一模）      Barditch High School decided to an All-School Reunion. Over 450 people came to the event. There were tours of the old school building and a picnic at Confederate Park. Several former teachers were on hand to tell stories about the old days. Ms. Mabel Yates, the English teacher for fifty years, was wheeled to the Park. Some eyes rolled and there were a few low groans (嘟囔声) when Ms.Yates was about to speak. Many started looking at their watches and coming up with excuses to be anywhere instead of preparing to listen to a lecture from an old woman who had few kind words for her students and made them work harder than all the other teachers combined. Then Ms. Yates started to speak: “I can’t tell you how pleased I am to be here. I haven’t seen many of you since your graduation, but I have followed your careers and enjoyed your victories as well as crying for your tragedies. I have a large collection of newspaper photographs of my students. Although I haven’t appeared in person, I have attended your college graduations, weddings and even the birth your children, in my imagination.” Ms. Yates paused and started crying a bit. Then she continued: “It was my belief that if I pushed you as hard as I could, some of you would succeed to please me and others would succeed to annoy me. Regardless of our motives, I can see that you have all been successful in you chosen path.” “There is no greater comfort for an educator than to see the end result of his or her years of work. You have all been a great source of pleasure and pride for me and I want you to know I love you all from the bottom of my heart.” There was a silence over the crowd for a few seconds and then someone started clapping. The clapping turned into cheering, then into a deafening roar (呼喊). Lawyers, truck drivers, bankers and models were rubbing their eyes or crying openly with no shame all because of the words from a long forgotten English teacher from their hometown. 1．What activity was organized for the school reunion? A．Sightseeing in the park. B．A picnic on the school playground. C．Telling stories about past events. D．Graduates’ reports in the old building. 2．What can be inferred from Paragraph 2? A．Some graduates were too busy to listen to Ms. Yates’ speech. B．Many graduates disliked Ms. Yates’ ways of teaching. C．Some people got tired from the reunion activities. D．Most people had little interest in the reunion. 3．We can learn from Ms. Yates’ speech that she _____________. A．kept track of her students’ progress B．gave her students advice on their careers C．attended her students’ college graduations D．went to her students’ wedding ceremonies 4．What was Ms.Yates’ belief in teaching teenagers? A．Teachers’ knowledge is the key to students’ achievements. B．Pressure on students from teachers should be reduced. C．Hard-pushed students are more likely to succeed. D．Students’ respect is the best reward for teachers. 5．Which of the following can best describe Ms. Yates? A．Reliable and devoted. B．Tough and generous. C．Proud but patient. D．Strict but caring. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在一次学校学生的重聚聚会上，耶茨老师的发言让学生明白了老师对他们的付出和爱，深受感动。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“There were tours of the old school building and a picnic at Confederate Park. Several former teachers were on hand to tell stories about the old days.”（参观了老校舍，还在同盟公园野餐。几名之前的教师在场讲述过去的故事。）可知，学校重聚上组织的活动包括参观老校舍、在同盟公园野餐和几名之前的教师在场讲述过去的故事，结合选项可知，学校重聚上组织的活动是讲述关于过去事件的故事。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段关键句“Many started looking at their watches and coming up with excuses to be anywhere instead of preparing to listen to a lecture from an old woman who had few kind words for her students and made them work harder than all the other teachers combined.”（许多人开始看手表，找借口去任何地方，而不是准备听一位老妇人的讲座，这位老妇人对她的学生几乎没有什么好话，与其他所有老师相比，她让她的学生更加努力地学习。）可知，学生们不喜欢耶茨老师的教学风格，因为她对自己的学生几乎没有什么好话，与其他所有老师相比，她让她的学生更加努力地学习，由此可知，从第二段可以推断出许多毕业生不喜欢耶茨老师的教学方式。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中耶茨老师的话“I can’t tell you how pleased I am to be here. I haven’t seen many of you since your graduation, but I have followed your careers and enjoyed your victories as well as crying for your tragedies. I have a large collection of newspaper photographs of my students. Although I haven’t appeared in person, I have attended your college graduations, weddings and even the birth your children, in my imagination.”（我不能告诉你我在这里有多高兴。自从你们毕业后，我没见过你们中的很多人，但我追随你们的职业生涯，享受你们的胜利，也为你们的悲剧哭泣。我在报纸上收集了大量学生的照片。虽然我没有亲自出现，但在我的想象中，我参加过你们的大学毕业典礼、婚礼，甚至是你们孩子的出生。）可知，耶茨老师在学生毕业后仍然追踪着学生的进步，她追随着学生们的职业生涯，为学生的胜利而喜悦，也为他们的悲剧而哭泣，由此可知，我们可以从耶茨老师的演讲中了解到她追踪着学生们的进步。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据第六段中耶茨老师的话“It was my belief that if I pushed you as hard as I could, some of you would succeed to please me and others would succeed to annoy me. Regardless of our motives, I can see that you have all been successful in you chosen path.”（我相信，如果我尽我所能地鞭策你们，你们中的一些人会成功地取悦我，而另一些人会成功地激怒我。不管我们的动机是什么，我可以看到你们都在你们选择的道路上取得了成功。）可知，耶茨老师认为作为老师，应该尽其所能地严格要求学生，这样他们更容易在自己选择的道路上取得成功，由此可知，耶茨老师对教育青少年的信念是被严格要求的学生更容易成功。故选C项。 5．推理判断题。据第二段关键句“Many started looking at their watches and coming up with excuses to be anywhere instead of preparing to listen to a lecture from an old woman who had few kind words for her students and made them work harder than all the other teachers combined.”（许多人开始看手表，找借口去任何地方，而不是准备听一位老妇人的讲座，这位老妇人对她的学生几乎没有什么好话，与其他所有老师相比，她让她的学生更加努力地学习。）可知，耶茨老师对学生要求非常严格，由此可知，她是一个严格的人；根据第四段关键句“I haven’t seen many of you since your graduation, but I have followed your careers and enjoyed your victories as well as crying for your tragedies. I have a large collection of newspaper photographs of my students.”（自从你们毕业后，我没见过你们中的很多人，但我追随你们的职业生涯，享受你们的胜利，也为你们的悲剧哭泣。我在报纸上收集了大量学生的照片。）可知，耶茨老师在学生毕业后仍然关注着自己的学生，由此可知，她是一个体贴的人，由此可推断出，耶茨老师是一个严格但体贴的人。故选D项。 1 / 37 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$