专题04 阅读理解 记叙文（期中真题分类汇编，山东专用）高二英语上学期

专题03 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会——旅游 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东东营·期中） In 17th-century Europe, it was unheard of for a woman to travel by herself, but that didn’t stop Maria Sibylla Merian. In 1699, she and her 21-year-old daughter Dorothea sailed from Amsterdam to Surinam in South America. The three-month voyage was dangerous but she was determined to go. Besides, she was on a bold mission. She would be the first person to go to a foreign country to study and paint insects directly from nature. When they arrived in Surinam, Maria and Dorothea started working. Day after day, they took their painting materials into the hot, humid rainforest to collect and draw insects and plants. Artists had never done such a thing before. Still life painters drew from dead specimens (标本). But Merian had always been interested in painting living animals and plants, and her favourite subjects were insects. In the rainforest, she climbed high to study and collect insects. She had trees cut down so she could see what lived at the top level of the forest more than a hundred feet overhead. Merian combined both art and science in her work. A skilled observer, she kept detailed notes. Merian planned to stay in Surinam for five years, painting and collecting insects and plants that Europeans had never seen. She learnt about the medicinal plants of the area and expanded her interest to spiders, birds, lizards and snakes. She planned to publish a book of her new work on her return to Amsterdam. After two years, she had to leave Surinam. The heat was unbearable and she was ill with malaria. But she had more than enough material for a book. Maria and Dorothea sailed back to Amsterdam with many paintings and specimens — butterflies preserved in brandy, bottles with crocodiles and snakes, lizards’ eggs and boxes of pressed insects. Four years later, in 1705, Merian published the book for which she is best known, Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam. The paintings of insects and plants in their natural habitats transformed scientific illustration and advanced the scientific study of insects. 1．What did Maria Siylla Merian sail to Surinam for? A．Adventuring on the sea with her daughter. B．Challenging the traditional opinion on women. C．Becoming the first traveler to a foreign country. D．Creating pictures of insects in their natural habitats. 2．What can we know about Merian’s stay in Surinam? A．She drew animals and plants from dead specimens. B．She brought local medicinal plants back to Amsterdam. C．She struggled to collect and paint living animals and plants. D．She published the book Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam. 3．When did Merian return to Amsterdam? A．In 1704. B．In 1699. C．In 1701. D．In 1705. 4．What contributes to the publishing of Merian’s best known book? A．Her interest and creativity. B．Her curiosity and imagination. C．Her ambition and eagerness for success. D．Her adventurous spirit and determination. 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东日照·期中） My life experience is anything but ordinary. Raised by my hardworking single mother on Australia’s Gold Coast, I was encouraged to pursue higher education. Though I ranked top academically, my passion was cooking, a path my mother hesitated to support due to its challenges. To please her, I attended university while working part-time as a chef. However, my love for the kitchen soon surpassed my studies, and I dropped out to pursue cooking full-time. Over the next 12 years, I climbed the ranks as a chef, landing head chef positions in North Queensland. Life seemed perfect—I was engaged, had great friends and enjoyed stability. Yet, a lingering restlessness grew within me. A trip to Bali became a turning point. I realized I desired something beyond conventional (守旧) existence. Despite guilt, I walked away from my settled life, returning to my mother’s home on the Gold Coast. Soon, I fell back into old patterns—working in kitchens and feeling unfulfilled. Then, Instagram changed everything. As an early user, I poured my creativity into the platform, discovering a talent for photography and storytelling. By 2012, my audience grew to 200,000 followers, and tourism boards began reaching out. Recognizing the opportunity, I quit my job to pursue travel photography and social media full-time. The early days were tough. I created a “solo influencer package”, offering brands social media content, photography and campaign reports. As a pioneer in Australia’s influencer market, my services became highly popular. I traveled on and on—50 trips a year at my peak—while expanding into consulting, public speaking, and project management. Now, I run a multifaceted (多层面) business, including photography, social media, and travel. I co-founded the Travel Bootcamp, teaching others to build careers in the industry, and launched an online photography course for beginners. Next year, I’ll lead my first photography tour in Zimbabwe, my wife’s homeland, combining my passions with conservation and community support. My journey has been challenging yet deeply fulfilling. Money is no longer the main driver—instead, I seek meaningful experiences and opportunities to inspire others. What began as a small idea has grown into a life of adventure, creativity and purpose. 1．What does the underlined word “surpassed” in paragraph 1 mean? A．Went beyond. B．Broke up. C．Controlled. D．Improved. 2．Why did the author quit his job in North Queensland? A．He wanted to make a trip to Bali. B．He didn’t enjoy working in the kitchen. C．He was eager to experience more in life. D．He preferred to live a conventional life. 3．What is the main idea of paragraph 4? A．Why Instagram changed the author’s mindset. B．Why followers liked to read the author’s posts. C．How Internet benefited millions of online users. D．How the author started a career as a solo influencer. 4．What message does the text convey? A．Big results require big ambitions. B．The future is built on great ideas. C．Bravery never goes out of fashion. D．Your heart is the birthplace of dreams. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山东青岛·期中） “During the last 15 km, I felt faint and my face and hands were dead,” recalled Miao Hao, China’s first professional triathlete (参加三项全能赛的运动员). Exhausted at the last 200m at the IRONMAN Hamburg European Championship held in Germany on June 2, Miao collapsed near the finish line, crawling his way across it. As a super tough race with multiple sports, the Ironman Triathlon includes a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike ride and a 42.195 km marathon. Being a former military triathlete, Miao represented the national team before retiring in 2018. The government offered him a job as a civil servant. But Miao chose to pursue a career as a professional triathlete, giving up the stability of the former. Going from a national team athlete to a professional has presented significant challenges for Miao. “In the national team, I had comprehensive support and was merely an athlete. Now, I am also a husband and a father, shouldering family responsibilities like dropping my son off at primary school before starting my training,” he noted. Miao also faces financial pressure due to managing his own coaching, physiotherapists, nutritionists and support staff. As the first professional triathlete in China, Miao is exploring future options for professional athletes. In addition to training, Miao shares his training and competition experiences through social media to attract more people to understand and participate in triathlon. At the same time, he regularly communicates with various sports clubs to introduce the charm of triathlon. “To boost triathlon in China and prepare for future Olympics, we need teamwork from various sectors, including more youth training and business sponsorship,” he said. “I hope more Chinese triathletes will compete in the Olympics and stand on more stages,” said Miao. 1．What did Miao do to become a professional triathlete? A．Retire from the military. B．Train independently in Germany. C．Reject a stable government job. D．Start youth training programs. 2．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Miao’s different identities and responsibilities. B．Miao’s pains during independent training. C．Miao’s pressure of criticisms from his family. D．Miao’s hardships of public opinion and expectations. 3．How does Miao promote triathlon in China? A．By setting up the business sponsorship for athletes. B．By asking clubs to promote the charm of triathlon. C．By telling his stories to arouse people’s interest in triathlon. D．By establishing youth teams and training younger athletes. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Miao? A．Determined and hard - working. B．Friendly and innovative. C．Ambitious and enthusiastic. D．Thoughtful and knowledgeable. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山东重高大联考·期中） Decades ago, my friend Caetlin received a special assignment from the poet Robert L. Hass, who instructed each student to memorize three poems of their choosing from The Norton Anthology of American Literature—not for any urgent exam reason, he claimed, but instead to prepare them for their unavoidable future occasions when you’re going to be alone, and poetry is going to be all you have. If the task was as a strange one, it’s because the act of memorizing a poem feels curiously old-fashioned in an era when few of us encounter poetry at all. When I was in graduate school, working toward a degree in English literature, I mostly limited myself to essays. It was only in my 40s that I began to change my ways. It happened in a flight to Seattle. For hours, I read nothing else but a poem. Sometimes I spoke its lines aloud, my voice masked by the airplane’s thrum. Sometimes I went through the whole poem at once, and sometimes I repeated a single stanza (诗节) over and over, and by the time my plane landed on the West Coast, I had the whole thing, all 40 lines of it, in my head. Because the process is as simple as it is very boring, memorizing a great poem always begins as a crime. The boredom of repetition reduces the great charm it has. But as you run your hands through the rock, the lines at last come together again, and the scattered text transforms back into a treasure. In other words, poetry survives continuously by becoming a part of those who read it. It can do so only because it is so specific, so entirely different from us, that taking it in expands our own sense of what we are. Some of the poems I’ve memorized are already fading, and that’s fine. I know that if I spend a little time with them, they’ll sing in me again. Others keep beating in me like a new pulse. I won’t promise you that memorizing poetry will make your life better, but it will make you more: more in touch with language, with other minds, maybe with what you might yet become. 1．Why did Robert L. Hass advise students to read poems? A．To become literature professors. B．To prepare for the coming exams. C．To compose more original poems. D．To relieve their future loneliness. 2．Why does the author say that memorizing a poem begins as a crime? A．It’s out of date to recite poems. B．Repetition wastes a lot of time. C．Repetition ruins the poem’s beauty. D．It’s a shame to read poems on plane. 3．How does understanding poetry influence us? A．By broadening self-understanding. B．By refreshing our good memories. C．By helping us survive the hard life. D．By reminding us to forget the past. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards memorizing poetry in the last paragraph? A．Doubtful. B．Reserved. C．Appreciative. D．Critical. 主题03 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东临沂·期中） In the remote town of Yangla, located over 3,000 meters above sea level in the mountains of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 32-year-old doctor Nasheng is devoted to providing healthcare to more than 5,400 villagers. Nasheng graduated in Tibetan medicine from Qinghai University in Qinghai Province. Her passion for the field was inspired after witnessing the difficulties faced by her fellow villagers. “I saw how difficult it was for my family to access medical treatment in inland areas — long journeys, language barriers, and cultural differences made it even harder,” she said. When she arrived at the Yangla Town health center in September 2021, she was struck by the isolation (隔绝) of the area. Her accommodation is a simple room inside the inpatient ward. Other than a barbecue restaurant, there are no other entertainment options in town. Although Yangla Town has a small population, its villages are spread across more than 1,000 square kilometers, often requiring several hours of travel by car to reach each one. This made Nasheng aware that even though the village had a health station, many residents still struggled to reach it due to the area’s vastness. “What if there were another station here?” she wondered. After submitting a proposal, and with support from the local government, a basic health station was established in June 2022. “Now the service station has moved into a new building, and a village doctor is seeing patients there,” Nasheng said. The Yangla Town health center also organizes mobile free clinics in different villages every month, supported by a committed team of over 20 staff members. Looking ahead, she hopes to continue her studies. “I want to pursue a master’s degree and learn more about acupuncture (针灸) techniques,” she said. “But no matter what, I’ll always come back — this is my home.” 5．What motivated Nasheng to study Tibetan medicine? A．Cultural differences. B．Healthcare challenges. C．Her family’s pressure. D．Fellow villagers’ poverty. 6．What can we know about Yangla Town? A．It is cut off from big cities. B．It is an entertainment center. C．It has various medical facilities. D．It has a concentrated population. 7．How did Nasheng improve healthcare? A．By launching an initiative. B．By training a medical team. C．By building a new health station. D．By organizing mobile free clinics. 8．What might be the best title for the text? A．Home Above 3,000 Meters B．Building Trust in a Remote Village C．The Challenges of Rural Medical Services D．Bringing Hope to a Remote Mountain Town Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山东泰安·期中） A boy couldn’t wear shoes until the age of 13 due to a childhood accident that left his foot seriously injured. He has recently undergone a life-changing surgery. Thanks to the floating medical charity Mercy Ships, Tera is now able to wear shoes for the first time and play football with his friends. From a fishing village in Madagascar, Tera’s family was unable to afford proper medical treatment after he accidentally tipped over a pot of boiling water onto his left leg at the age of one. He suffered third-degree burns, which caused his leg to grow attached to his ankle, making it difficult to walk and impossible to wear shoes. His family had previously sought help from three local traditional healers, each offering their own methods, but none of them proved effective. Later, his mother learned that the international hospital charity Mercy Ships had docked (停靠) its floating hospital, Africa Mercy, in Madagascar. After applying and strict pre-surgical screening, Tera was confirmed fit for surgery. So when volunteers from Mercy Ships informed Tera’s mother about the free surgery available on board, she wrapped Tera’s baby brother on her back and began a two-day journey with her children to reach the ship. Tera was given an appointment on the Africa Mercy and underwent surgery on June 27th,2024, to release the burn contracture (挛缩). He is now able to wear shoes for the first time since he was a baby. “He should have a normally functioning ankle now, which means he will be able to wear regular shoes and play like any other child,” said Dr. Venter, the physician who performed the operation. Before the surgery, Tera was often teased for going barefoot and couldn’t join his friends in football — his favorite sport. “Now I am happy,” he said. “My friends don’t make fun of me anymore. We all play together now.” Since the surgery, not only has Tera been making up for lost games on the pitch, he’s also been able to go fishing with his dad. 1．What made it difficult for Tera to walk or wear shoes? A．He injured his foot while fishing. B．He was born with a foot problem. C．He was badly burned by boiling water. D．His family didn’t treat his burns in time. 2．What did Tera’s family do before they found proper medical care? A．They thought home care might help. B．They waited for Mercy Ships to come. C．They visited different surgeons for treatment. D．They tried traditional methods that didn’t work. 3．What can be inferred about Mercy Ships from the text? A．It needs an appointment beforehand. B．It offers free treatment on board the ship. C．It sails around Africa offering medical care. D．It treats people only when docked at big cities. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Tera’s mother? A．Brave. B．Proud. C．Cautious. D．Persistent. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山东名校联盟·期中） Did you know that an average Indian household wastes over 50 litres of water daily? At just 18, Mannat Kaur has found a way to change that. Mannat’s story towards sustainability began at home. Her parents had educated her in following a more sustainable path towards everyday events. This early exposure to sustainable practices laid the foundation for her later efforts. However, Mannat’s passion for water recycling was sparked by a first-hand experience in 2016. “I saw people struggling for two days during a supply shortage in Delhi’s canals, searching for water and carrying their pots,” recalls Mannat. Determined to find a solution, 10-year-old Mannat started researching. She surveyed 400 people to understand barriers to greywater (洗涤水) recycling. Mannat found that people were willing to have a recycling system, but the limitations and the lack of knowledge stopped them from doing so. Driven by a desire to bridge this gap, Mannat began a mission. Her innovation, a decentralised greywater recycling system, comprises two key components: the Bilge Vessel (BV) and the Scupper Valve (SV). The Scupper Valve, a compact device placed in the floor drain, collects shower and kitchen greywater, which is then pumped to the Bilge Vessel or filtration (过滤). The Bilge Vessel is a three-bucket filtration system that purifies water using natural filter media. “The Bilge Vessel stores the recycled water, which can be used for non-drinking operations and activities that require non-human contact like irrigation, mopping, car washing, etc,” shares Mannat. The impact of Mannat’s system is evident in her own home, where the prototype has been functioning for two years. For a family of four, the system saves 5,000 to 6,000 litres of potable water per month, effectively recycling 50%of their water demand. Furthermore, her decentralised approach significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to traditional centralised sewage treatment systems. Mannat Kaur’s journey is an inspiring example of how youthful innovation, coupled with a deep understanding of real-world problems, can lead to impactful solutions. Her greywater recycling system addresses water scarcity and promotes a sustainable lifestyle, making her a true champion of environmental stewardship. 1．What inspired Mannat to focus on water recycling? A．A scientific project. B．Delhi’s water crisis. C．Her parents’ advice. D．A household practice. 2．What was a problem with greywater recycling according to the survey? A．Lack of government funding. B．Public disinterest in recycling C．Great distance between families. D．Challenges in knowledge and methods. 3．How does Mannat’s creation work? A．By collecting, filtering and storing. B．By treating, purifying, and storing. C．By reducing, recycling and reusing. D．By pumping, filtering and dumping. 4．Which might be the best title for the text? A．Reducing Pollution in Households B．Personal Efforts in Water Conservation C．A Teen’s Innovation for Water Recycling D．The History of Pollution Treatment Systems 主题04 人与自然——环境保护 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东百师联盟·期中） Toronto-based artist Ava Roth is unlike other cooperative artists: instead of working with people, she works with bees. As a painter, embroiderer (刺绣师) and mixed-media artist, she has spent the past decade experimenting with the unique medium of honeycomb (蜂巢). In her latest collection, Roth employs the help of local honeybees to create amazing pieces that perfectly represent the co-existence of human beings and nature. Her works combine various man-made materials with the complex pattern of a raw honeycomb. During the cooperation, Roth’s part of work comes in the form of art picture hung in embroidery circles. Using her mastery of embroidery techniques, she creates designs with thread while including locally found materials, such as wood, plants and horsehair. After she arranges these elements to her liking, the bees come in to add their touch. Roth then attaches the circle to beekeeping frames and places it in a bee box. Over time, thousands of bees fill the frame with honeycomb, changing the piece into its final, fascinating form. The artistic cooperation between the honeybees and Roth’s creativity results in a unique and original work of art. Her direct cooperation with bees is just one aspect of her work. Roth also uses honeycomb in other collections, including sewn paintings, embroideries, and works on paper. In her work, Roth integrates the theme of the human relationship to the natural world, reflecting on how people shape nature to meet their needs and imaging a more beautiful outcome of our encounter. With the role honeybees play in pollinating many of the world’s crops, the species is vital to food production. Despite their essential duty, honeybee populations have been facing a growing decline worldwide, caused by factors such as climate change, habitat loss and pesticides. Roth raises awareness of this extraordinary species’ depopulation through her unique practice, exhibiting their exceptional architectural abilities and essential role in human life. 1．What is special about Ava Roth’s artistic practice? A．She focuses on the theme of nature. B．She employs bees to create artworks. C．She doesn’t cooperate with other artists. D．She only uses natural materials for her art. 2．What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3? A．The design of different elements. B．The complex results of art making. C．The difficulty of bonding with bees. D．The unique process of art creation. 3．What can we know about Roth’s work from the text? A．It highlights the exploration of nature. B．It reflects on how nature influences people. C．It advocates the harmony between man and nature. D．It aims to solve the issue of honeybee depopulation. 4．Which of the following best describes the impact of Roth’s practice? A．Far-reaching. B．Unidentifiable. C．Short-lived. D．Flexible. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山东日照·期中） Jordan Sucato, 15, lives in Phoenix, Arizona, an area the National Weather Service says is on track to have its hottest-ever summer. As the temperature in the air rises, so too does the temperature of the road, endangering the delicate paw pads (爪垫) of dogs walking on it. Though all dogs are at risk, Jordan’s mission is to protect homeless dogs, or the pets of people who are unhoused. These pets often cover multiple miles a day outside. “Their paws can burn and blister in under five minutes,” Jordan says. Through Laws for Paws LLC, the nonprofit Jordan founded in January, the teen has raised more than $7,000 for her mission, enough to provide protective boots for 515 dogs. Jordan’s funds support a partner organization, Dogs Day Out AZ, which distributes proper protective shoes, among other needed resources. Jordan’s goal of raising $20,000 for protective boots comes at a critical time. Arizona’s Maricopa County has seen “an explosion of homelessness over the last several years,” says Phillip Scharf, CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services. Not all shelters are able to welcome all kinds of pets; some can accept only documented emotional support or service animals. “People are making really profound decisions around care,” he says, “and they’re choosing to remain unsheltered because they want to make sure they can support their animal.” Even now, in what Scharf calls “the peak of the summertime heat,” pet owners who are unhoused may prioritize their pet’s needs above their own. Jordan’s journey as an animal advocate started early. She says she “grew up volunteering” alongside her mom. When she was 8, the two helped out with the Luv of Dogz Fund, an Arizona-based nonprofit that advocates and provides resources for homeless, abused, and rescued dogs. Jordan says she developed her “absolute appreciation for animals” through her work with the organization. Many kids care about animals and their welfare. What sets Jordan apart? “Her passion and her spirit,” says Hebert. “Her knowledge. Her ambition. I wish all 15-year-olds in the world right now could be like Jordan.” 1．What is Jordan’s mission according to the first two paragraphs? A．To support a partner organization. B．To provide food for unsheltered dogs. C．To protect unhoused pets from heat. D．To distribute boots to homeless people. 2．What does the phrase “critical time” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．A time when pets’ homelessness worsens. B．A time when shelters welcome all kinds of pets. C．A time when protective boots are critical for dogs. D．A time when the summertime heat reaches its peak. 3．What can we infer about pet owners from Scharf’s words? A．They try their best to cure their pet. B．They have a strong love for their pet. C．They give their pet too much emotional support. D．They prefer remaining unsheltered with their pet. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．A Young Advocate’s Journey: Caring for Abused Pets B．A Hero to Animals: A Teenager Devoted to Paw Protection C．Protective Boots: Answers to Saving the Homeless Animals D．Laws for Paws LLC: A Youth-led Campaign for Animal Welfare Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·济宁邹城·期中） Even at 80, Mei Jingtian continues to watch over the Great Wall. Living in a village near the Great Wall, Mei has a deep love for the wall. He still remembers he usually ran and played hide-and-seek with his friends on this impressive structure when he was a child. However, when he returned to the village after working outside for years, he was surprised by the damage to the ancient wall. “Some villagers even took bricks from it to build their houses,” Mei said. To help protect the wonder, Mei volunteered to walk along the wall each day to check its condition, encouraging other villagers to join him. “Of course, it might be dangerous to hike in the mountains by myself, so I always tap the grassy ground along the way with a wooden stick, scaring wild animals away,” Mei said. In 2006, as head of the village, Mei helped set up a local volunteer protection group. Realizing the importance of heritage protection, more and more villagers returned the bricks they had taken, and about 80 of them joined as volunteers. To ensure that the volunteers could carry out their duties effectively, Mei arranged for training programs on basic protection and safety measures. Together, they conducted daily check-ups to track the condition of the Great Wall and reported any damages. Encouraged by her father, Mei’s daughter, followed him and officially became a Great Wall protector in 2019. “When I was a child, my father always told me his stories and talked about the history of the Great Wall,” Mei’s daughter said. “It is also my responsibility to protect the cultural heritage.” The past ten years have seen Mei’s preservation efforts to the Great Wall. “It is my biggest wish to see heritage well-preserved and open to visits, encouraging more people to join us in protecting the Great Wall,” Mei says. 1．What did Mei often do when he was a child? A．He played games with his friends. B．He helped repair parts of the wall. C．He learned about the wall’s history. D．He took bricks from it to build houses. 2．What is the purpose of Mei taking a wooden stick? A．For marking his path. B．For warning wild animals. C．For checking the grassy ground. D．For helping climb the Great Wall. 3．Why did the author mention Mei’s daughter? A．To share Mei’s family stories. B．To show Mei’s positive influence. C．To introduce Mei’s family members. D．To show Mei’s love for his daughter. 4．What can we learn about Mei according to the passage? A．He is a protector of the Great Wall. B．He is concerned about wild animals. C．He often collects litter left by tourists. D．He likes guiding visitors along the wall. 主题01 人与社会——文化与生活 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东烟台·期中） Having spent numerous hours of her middle school days working on the SmartCane, a sensor-enabled walking assistance stick intended for people with vision problems, Riya Karumanchi made it and won multiple awards for it. Her inspiration for the cane was stimulated when she visited a friend’s house and spotted his blind grandmother struggling with her moving and sensing. She found herself feeling sympathy for her helplessness and bitterness. Riya’s initial idea began with smart shoes, which would provide feedback in the form of vibration (震动) to guide the wearers to their destinations. However, if the shoes were to lose power, it would leave the users stuck where they were. “The reason why we chose to adopt the technology on the SmartCane was that if it failed to work, we wouldn’t be putting the user at risk,” said Riya. Her next idea built upon the traditional white cane for the blind by adding an ultrasonic sensor that could detect barriers above the knee level. Vibration motors in the cane’s handle indicate barriers to the user. However, Riya didn’t want to stop there and added a panic button that would alert emergency services, as well as GPS navigation through haptic (触觉的) feedback. For example, the cane’s handle would vibrate twice for “turn right", and once for “turn left’. Along the way to developing her full-featured design, Riya took advantage of every opportunity she had to get exposure for her design, to receive feedback on it and advance it. She first presented it at her school and regional science fair with her partner. She then took her design to a challenge to create a health-care product, where Riya joined a team of eight participants and set to work developing the SmartCane’s cutting-edge features. “I met with many real-world challenges in the project. For example, people may not always like your idea. So you have to put in effort and time to improve it continually. I got a taste of real life. Now I’ve got used to presenting my ideas, talking to judges, answering questions, and managing my time between school and the SmartCane projects,” said Riya. 1．What set off Riya’s idea for the invention of SmartCane? A．Her wish for a prize. B．The request from her friend. C．The school assignment. D．Her pity for a visually disabled lady. 2．What is the problem with smart shoes? A．Their power failure will trap users. B．They can’t give real-time feedback. C．They’re heavy and uncomfortable to wear. D．Their sensors will lead users to wrong positions. 3．What quality of Riya is highlighted in paragraph 3 and 4? A．Her generosity. B．Her innovative spirit. C．Her cooperativeness. D．Her optimistic attitude. 4．How has the project affected Riya? A．It has shifted her personality. B．She has acquired many skills. C．She has experienced loneliness. D．It has solidified her belief in humanity. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山东德州·期中） Jack, a 14-year-old from Salt Lake City, was born with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征), which brought him physical and cognitive challenges. However, with the proper support and resources, many people with Down syndrome are able to live fulfilling lives, participate in their communities, and achieve personal goals. Since Jack is a little smaller and slower than many of his peers, his parents, Devon and Kimberly, often worry that other kids might leave him out, fearing he could get hurt. But they do hope there are certain activities to keep Jack engaged. Devon suggested playing kickball, a sport he enjoyed growing up with his friends. The couple invited kids from the neighborhood, dividing them into two teams. And Jack’s only job was to kick the ball. This way, while the other kids were running, they didn’t have to worry about accidentally knocking Jack over, but he could still be involved in every play and every kick. Thus the kickball team, named the Inclusion FC, was established by the couple and a group of kids in the community to involve more kids like Jack and make them all feel included. They played and trained like professional players, often amusing that the Inclusion FC helped develop their talents and achieve their athletic dreams. After one game, Kimberly posted a video about the experience online, where it has gone viral with more than 1.5 million views and almost 3,000 comments. “Best Dad Ever! Inclusion Matters!” she titled the video. “The cool thing for us is that Jack now has relationships with all the kids in the neighborhood,” Devon continues. “With the Inclusion FC taking off, I thought, this is so amazing because it has got to be that glimpse of hope for those with Down syndrome, and every kid is a special gift.” As for Jack’s future, the parents hope that he continues to grow up in a world where he’s accepted and included. “There’s so many possibilities out there,” Kimberly says. 1．What does the author intend to imply about Jack in paragraph 1? A．He may be left out by his peers. B．He will get rid of Down syndrome. C．He can enjoy his life and himself with support. D．He might face challenges due to his personality. 2．Which of the following describes Jack’s parents best? A．Strict. B．Devoted. C．Innocent. D．Modest. 3．Why was the kickball team set up? A．To attract more sponsors. B．To welcome more kids to join in. C．To achieve kids’ professional dreams. D．To treat children’s disabilities in sports. 4．What does the couple stress when talking about their efforts? A．The importance of competition in sports. B．The need for constant practice to succeed. C．The significance of posting videos online. D．The value of celebrating kids’ unique ability. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山东菏泽·期中） Locals who frequent a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital in Zhengzhou, Henan province, are often surprised when they are treated by a German doctor specializing in TCM with fluent Henan dialect. He is Joel Mikael Walker, a master’s student nearing graduation in the Henan University of Chinese Medicine. He skillfully performs techniques such as acupuncture (针灸), pulse diagnosis, and cupping therapy. Walker came to Henan province in 2015 when he was 20, because it is widely considered to be an important center for medical practice, education and research for traditional Chinese medicine. Now, he has fully adopted the lifestyle in Henan. On Chinese social media platforms, Walker is committed to promoting traditional Chinese medicine. His expertise in TCM fascinates Chinese netizens and he often uses ancient Chinese medical texts, for example, Huangdi Neijing, one of Chinese great medical works, to explain the philosophy behind the treatments. Other Chinese classics, such as Yijing, Zhuangzi, and Lunyu, which have long been foundation of Chinese philosophy, are also on Walker’s reading list. He takes pleasure in absorbing ancient wisdom because he finds many ideas deeply intertwined (交织) with TCM practices. One fundamental worldview of TCM highlights the balance, from which Walker himself benefited. In the past, he experienced significant emotional ups and downs, and tended to be somewhat stubborn, often viewing things from his own perspective. Now he has become more tolerant and approached issues from multiple angles with a more inclusive (包容的) perspective. In other words, his personality has also become more balanced. According to Walker, the unique wisdom rooted in Chinese culture can not only benefit physical well-being but can also extend beyond medicine and offer excellent guidance for the whole world. He stressed, “If more people could understand the TCM wisdom, the world would become more peaceful.” 1．What do we know about Walker? A．He is surprised at the locals’ dialect. B．He has gained a master’s degree in Henan. C．He has great skills of making acupuncture needles. D．He is a German good at traditional Chinese medicine. 2．Why did Walker come to Henan province? A．He intended to be popular online. B．Henan province is a centre for TCM. C．He desired to learn about its lifestyles. D．Henan province has rich natural resources. 3．What is the purpose of mentioning Walker’s emotional experiences? A．To show his positive changes. B．To prove the world is more peaceful. C．To introduce Chinese ancient classics. D．To share his ups and downs with the netizens. 4．Which of the following best describes Walker? A．Enthusiastic and kind. B．Courageous and calm. C．Cooperative and generous. D．Devoted and professional. Passage 4 （24-25学年高二上·山东济南·期中） For decades, Jean Moffatt has been reaching out over the airwaves. As an amateur radio operator, Moffatt has connected with people worldwide. “By sending signals to satellites, I’ve talked to people from the Arctic to the Antarctic,” Moffatt said. And on Wednesday at the Ontario Science Centre, the 96-year-old got to go even further. An amateur radio connection allowed the senior and students to speak with Commander Luca aboard the International Space Station. By connection, Moffatt told the astronaut she was very excited, admitting that this was a bucket-list wish she had for many years. Then Moffatt asked if Luca could keep the space station clean and tidy, adding that as a “mature woman” she had done lots of cleaning in her life. When Moffatt was a young girl, she moved to Toronto with her family, hoping there would be chances for a girl interested in science. She desperately wanted to go to university, but moving house placed a significant burden on their finances. Not discouraged, she took a course in amateur radio, then a popular technology, and shortly after she got her license. After retiring, Moffatt started volunteering at the Ontario Science Centre. Armed with her radio license, she helped set up the centre’s first radio shack (无线电设备室). The idea to connect with the International Space Station came just after Moffatt’s 36th birthday. Finally after 60 years with the help of amateur radio operators and NASA, Moffatt made her connection. While the connection wasn’t very clear, she was S moved to tears, telling those who had gathered to watch that it was the “highlight” of her life. Moffatt plans to keep volunteering at the centre, introducing younger people to the older form of technology, and to keep speaking to anyone who can pick up her signal. “It’s a technology even older than me and I love amateur radio,” Moffatt added. 1．What can we learn about Moffatt from the first two paragraphs? A．She attempted an Internet talk. B．She was an environmentalist. C．She was into space exploration. D．She achieved a lifetime goal. 2．Why did Moffatt and her family move to Toronto? A．To pursue a radio license. B．To seek better opportunities. C．To attend a radio school. D．To survive financial troubles. 3．What does Moffatt plan to do further? A．Promote radio communication. B．Continue her passion for radio. C．Start her radio shack business. D．Acquire new scientific ability. 4．Which of the following can best describe Moffatt? A．Creative and ambitious. B．Out-spoken and energetic. C．Passionate and determined. D．Broad-minded and generous. 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东青岛·期中） The last time I visited my parents, I borrowed a novel from the shelves in my old bedroom. The books there once belonged to me, but over the decades, my father has taken over the space. It’s fitting. I grew up in a house full of books, free to explore anything, as long as I returned it. But that’s harder now. My parents, in their 80s, still live in Manhattan, while I’m in Los Angeles. The book I grabbed was a novel by S. A．Cosby. At first, I was surprised my father knew of him, but why not? For as long as I can remember, he’s been a regular at his neighborhood bookstore. He used to say he wouldn’t mind aging as long as he could read. Even now, I often find him with a book, though I fear he’s begun to fall out of the narrative (叙述). I didn’t read the book until I was back in Southern California. I didn’t want my father to know I had the book. I didn’t want him to feel any stress about it, though the two of us have been talking books ever since I was 12. I didn’t want to know what he might or might not recall. Opening it felt like opening a conversation with my father, retracing his steps and reading through his eyes. I enjoyed the novel, though that’s beside the point. What struck me most was a plotline about feeling sad for one’s parents, a process I’m beginning to understand. When I finished, I ran my fingers over my father’s mark on the cover, those letters he’d pressed into the cover with a hand-held metal press, spelling out a name the same as mine. Then I slipped the book into my suitcase, certain to return it next time I visit. 1．Why is it fitting for the father to take over the author’s old space? A．Because both are attached to reading. B．Because the father loves collecting books. C．Because the author’s books are preserved there. D．Because the father needs space for bookshelves. 2．Why did the author not want his father to know he had the book? A．To put the book into his own collection. B．To avoid pressure on his father to discuss it. C．To free his father from too much reading. D．To maintain a sense of privacy in reading. 3．How did the author feel while reading Cosby’s novel? A．Inspired by the plotline. B．Connected to his father. C．Eager to share with others. D．Surprised at his father’s mark. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Returning Home B．Love through Pages C．The Power of Books D．My Father, a Great Reader Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山师大附中·期中） Age is just a number when it comes to pursuing one’s passions. Older individuals often bring a wealth of experience, skills, and fresh ideas to the table, challenging the prejudice that success must come at a certain age. This is illustrated by James Thompson, a 98-year-old artist, who has been running art workshops at a local community center for the past five years. James, residing in Harmony Hills Retirement Community, started his workshops to share his lifelong love for painting and drawing. Despite his age, he inspires participants of diverse ages and backgrounds. “Art is about expressing yourself, no matter your age,” James smiles, encouraging his students to explore their creativity. Some participants come with little to no experience, while others find using their hands challenging due to health conditions. James advises them to focus more on the joy of creating rather than the outcome.“One of my students couldn’t hold a brush steadily, and I told him it’s not about perfection but about expression,” says James. The workshops began in 2019, providing a creative relief during a time of isolation. James motivated residents to pick up a brush and explore their imaginations, encouraging a supportive environment. Besides teaching artistic skills, the workshops have also become a place to form meaningful connections. Mary Collins, 84, a regular attendee, speaks fondly of the friendship and encouragement she finds in James’s classes. According to Lucy Harper, the community center coordinator, “James is truly beloved here. He’s not only an exceptional artist but also a mentor(导师)whose passion for life is contagious. We’re lucky to have someone like him who makes everyone feel warm.” 1．Why did James start his art workshops? A．To pursue his love for arts. B．To prove art calls for gifts. C．To support local artists. D．To sell his paintings. 2．How does James encourage his students? A．By focusing on perfecting techniques. B．By encouraging personal expression. C．By limiting their use of materials. D．By setting a strict schedule. 3．What kind of person is James? A．Determined and generous. B．Inspiring and welcoming. C．Strict and demanding. D．Sweet and talented. 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Life is what you make it. B．The early bird catches the worm. C．You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. D．Don’t teach your grandmother to suck eggs. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山东临沂·期中） When I was in school, I absolutely looked down upon art. As a child growing up in northern Wales, I never scored higher than an E in my art finals. However, I wasn’t too shocked because I didn’t see myself pursuing it as a profession. From a very young age, around four, I had this habit of sleepwalking. During the night, I’d wander under the stairs and draw aimlessly on the walls. By the time I turned 15, my drawings had evolved. I was sketching everything from portraits of Marilyn Monroe to odd, unrealistic paintings. I showed some of my work to my art teachers, who asked, “Why can’t you create like this during class?” It was a mystery to me too. I tried my hardest to draw when I was awake, practicing with the same tools. But no matter how much I tried, I couldn’t reproduce the drawings I made while asleep. After finishing school, I embarked on a career in nursing, where I mainly helped people with brain injuries. Along the way, I met my partner, who is incredibly supportive of my artistic pursuits and sleepwalking habits. He often films me as I work. Whenever I start painting in my sleep, I use whatever tools I can find, sometimes even knives and forks. This is the only thing that concerns my partner — the fear that I might accidentally hurt myself. I’ve visited numerous sleep clinics to find out what’s causing this, but my health seems perfectly fine. However, alcohol or lack of sleep does seem to trigger my sleepwalking, so I’m cautious about that. I’ve come to embrace my unique talent and organized my first art exhibition in 2007 at the local library, raising money for cancer research. Within just a week, I received 160 calls from various media outlets and organizations wanting to learn more about my art. I was thrilled. That’s when I decided to leave my fulfilling job in nursing and pursue a full-time career as an artist. 1．Why wasn’t the author upset about her art final exams? A．She was unwilling to work in art field. B．She was confident in herself. C．She had very little interest in her study. D．She had got used to her E in art. 2．What did art teachers think of the author’s sleepwalking paintings? A．They felt worried about them. B．They were indifferent about them. C．They showed confidence about them. D．They expressed much doubt about them. 3．Why did the author’s partner sometimes film him while he was sleepwalking? A．To support the author’s artistic habits. B．To capture the author’s sleepwalking. C．To show his worry about his safety. D．To show sleepwalking was enteraining. 4．What was the turning point that made the author decide to become a full-time artist? A．Organizing a donation event. B．Receiving support from his partner. C．Finding out the cause of his sleepwalking. D．Receiving calls from media outlets and organizations. 主题03 人与自然——…… Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东潍坊一中·期中） When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery. Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (补救) what I already had. The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns, prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers, integrating crops, trees and livestock, and shielding soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work. I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I created a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities. In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium. Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard — it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die. 1．How did the author use to improve the soil? A．By adding rich soil. B．By covering it with bags. C．By removing the weeds. D．By applying chemical fertilizer. 2．What does the underlined word “shielding” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Exposing. B．Separating. C．Sheltering. D．Monitoring. 3．What is the purpose of paragraph 4? A．To explain the process of transplanting. B．To illustrate the prevention of insect attacks. C．To stress the competition of different species. D．To state the formation of multi-species communities. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Soul of Soil B．The Vitality of the Wild C．The Art of Gardening D．The Whisper of Flowers Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山东淄博·期中） On a full-moon night in 1988, a young park keeper named Bruce Barnes paddled a boat into the wetlands of Louisiana’s Barataria Preserve. It was 2 a. m. when he pulled out his instrument and played it attentively. First, Barnes recalled, the frogs joined in. Then the turtles approached. Several of them stayed at the boat’s edge as he sang for them during the next two hours. Barnes, now 61, is known today as a musician. He is also a naturalist who spends most of his career working for the National Park Service. His early interest in the natural world led him to major in biology at Henderson State University and to start working at national parks as an undergraduate. He arrived at Barataria in 1987 when he was 23. Barnes surveyed the park’s plants and animals and led daytime boat trips. Hours after sunset, he returned to the water by himself. For Barnes, music and nature don’t inhabit separately. Louisiana’s rhythms, he says, are as place-specific as its marshes and forests. The wetlands even produce their own music. Barnes has visited Barataria at night with a sound engineer, capturing wildlife sounds to weave into his recordings. Barnes retired from the National Park Service in 2015. He still plays music full time, and he remains a naturalist, leading walking tours and photographing medicinal plants. Some of those photographs are currently on display in New Orleans. Plants and music, to Barnes, all have magic power. In his adopted home, they are never far from each other. “When you roll into New Orleans, you can hear some of the world’s greatest music,” he says. “And you can get in your car and drive 25 minutes and be in the wetlands, completely surrounded by nature and water, and feel like you’re 1,000 miles from civilization.” 1．How does the author introduce the topic? A．By listing some figures. B．By giving some examples. C．By describing a scene. D．By comparing two situations. 2．What does the underlined word “inhabit” mean in paragraph 3? A．Exist. B．Unite. C．Form. D．Originate. 3．Which words can best describe Barnes? A．Adventurous and outgoing. B．Nature-loving and artistic. C．Determined and independent. D．Creative and generous. 4．What does the text mainly tell us? A．A hidden musical world in Barataria. B．The secrets of Barataria’s wetlands. C．The role of music in Barataria’s wildlife. D．A park keeper’s passion for nature and music. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山东临沂·期中） BAM-bam-bam-bam-bam-bam-bam-bam. When the sound began a couple of weeks ago, our dog thought we were under attack. He ran between the storm door and the window back and forth, looking for attackers and barking his head off. What he’s hearing are acorns (橡子) dropping from the white oak tree (橡树). The acorns hit the roof, I race outside, trying to beat the chipmunks (金花). It’s unusual for a grown woman to be racing chipmunks for chipmunk food, but I’m collecting acorns for a good reason. As Douglas W. Tallamy explains in his remarkable 2021 book, “The Nature of Oaks”, oaks are the central life form upon which so many other species in the wild depend. Hundreds of insects feed on oak leaves, and those insects in turn feed birds and even other insects. Oaks are commercially valuable, too, used in making everything from furniture to flooring. We understand the ecological benefits of oak trees. We understand how many commercial industries rely on wood from oaks. But even though we know those things, “Older white oak trees are not being replaced by younger white oak trees at a pace that will support long-term survival,” according to the White Oak Initiative. In my neighborhood, some giant old trees are cut down to make room for ever-bigger houses. Still, others are removed out of nothing more than fashion to “improve” the curb appeal of the house or to be replaced by a less “messy” tree, among other foolish reasons. With all the trees lost in my neighborhood, I have a plan for my acorns. It’s possible to buy young trees from a nursery, of course, but oaks do better when planted from acorns, and now is the time to collect them. Last fall I tried to plant some acorns from a friend’s chestnut oak, but the squirrels (松) dug them all up and carried them off. This year I’ll plant my acorns in flowerpots and protect them with bricks and hardware cloth. Come spring, I’ll hand the seedlings (幼苗) out like Easter eggs. 1．Why does the author race outside? A．To drive the chipmunks away. B．To prove she’s a grown woman. C．To find out the reason for the sound. D．To gather acorns ahead of the chipmunks. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．The value of oaks. B．The spread of oaks. C．The decrease of oaks. D．The symbolism of oaks. 3．What does the author think of replacing oak trees with other trees? A．Necessary. B．Creative. C．Fashionable. D．Stupid. 4．What will the author do this year? A．Plant acorns in flowerpots. B．Buy oak seedlings from a nursery. C．Give away oak seedlings at Easter. D．Drive the squirrels out of the neighborhood. 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会——旅游 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东东营·期中） In 17th-century Europe, it was unheard of for a woman to travel by herself, but that didn’t stop Maria Sibylla Merian. In 1699, she and her 21-year-old daughter Dorothea sailed from Amsterdam to Surinam in South America. The three-month voyage was dangerous but she was determined to go. Besides, she was on a bold mission. She would be the first person to go to a foreign country to study and paint insects directly from nature. When they arrived in Surinam, Maria and Dorothea started working. Day after day, they took their painting materials into the hot, humid rainforest to collect and draw insects and plants. Artists had never done such a thing before. Still life painters drew from dead specimens (标本). But Merian had always been interested in painting living animals and plants, and her favourite subjects were insects. In the rainforest, she climbed high to study and collect insects. She had trees cut down so she could see what lived at the top level of the forest more than a hundred feet overhead. Merian combined both art and science in her work. A skilled observer, she kept detailed notes. Merian planned to stay in Surinam for five years, painting and collecting insects and plants that Europeans had never seen. She learnt about the medicinal plants of the area and expanded her interest to spiders, birds, lizards and snakes. She planned to publish a book of her new work on her return to Amsterdam. After two years, she had to leave Surinam. The heat was unbearable and she was ill with malaria. But she had more than enough material for a book. Maria and Dorothea sailed back to Amsterdam with many paintings and specimens — butterflies preserved in brandy, bottles with crocodiles and snakes, lizards’ eggs and boxes of pressed insects. Four years later, in 1705, Merian published the book for which she is best known, Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam. The paintings of insects and plants in their natural habitats transformed scientific illustration and advanced the scientific study of insects. 1．What did Maria Siylla Merian sail to Surinam for? A．Adventuring on the sea with her daughter. B．Challenging the traditional opinion on women. C．Becoming the first traveler to a foreign country. D．Creating pictures of insects in their natural habitats. 2．What can we know about Merian’s stay in Surinam? A．She drew animals and plants from dead specimens. B．She brought local medicinal plants back to Amsterdam. C．She struggled to collect and paint living animals and plants. D．She published the book Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam. 3．When did Merian return to Amsterdam? A．In 1704. B．In 1699. C．In 1701. D．In 1705. 4．What contributes to the publishing of Merian’s best known book? A．Her interest and creativity. B．Her curiosity and imagination. C．Her ambition and eagerness for success. D．Her adventurous spirit and determination. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述女艺术家Maria Sibylla Merian为了研究和绘画活的昆虫，和女儿航行三个月到达南美洲，并且成为此领域的先驱的事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Besides, she was on a bold mission. She would be the first person to go to a foreign country to study and paint insects directly from nature.(此外，她正在执行一项大胆的任务。她将是第一个去国外直接从大自然中研究和绘制昆虫的人)”可知，Maria Sibylla航海去Surinam是为了创作昆虫在自然栖息地的图片。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Day after day, they took their painting materials into the hot, humid rainforest to collect and draw insects and plants.(日复一日，他们带着绘画材料进入炎热潮湿的雨林，收集和绘制昆虫和植物)”及“But Merian had always been interested in painting living animals and plants, and her favourite subjects were insects.(但梅里安一直对画活的动物和植物很感兴趣，她最喜欢的主题是昆虫)”可知，Merian待在Surinam时努力收集和画活的动植物。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“After two years, she had to leave Surinam.(两年后，她不得不离开苏里南)”及最后一段“Four years later, in 1705, Merian published the book for which she is best known, Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam.(四年后的1705年，梅里安出版了她最著名的著作Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam)”可知，Merian于1701年离开Surinam。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The three-month voyage was dangerous but she was determined to go. Besides, she was on a bold mission. She would be the first person to go to a foreign country to study and paint insects directly from nature.(三个月的航行很危险，但她决心要去。此外，她正在执行一项大胆的任务。她将是第一个去国外直接从大自然中研究和绘制昆虫的人)”及全文介绍了Merian和女儿研究和绘画活的昆虫的探险经历，并最后发表著作的故事，因此，是她的冒险精神和决心让她成功发表了著作。故选D。 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东日照·期中） My life experience is anything but ordinary. Raised by my hardworking single mother on Australia’s Gold Coast, I was encouraged to pursue higher education. Though I ranked top academically, my passion was cooking, a path my mother hesitated to support due to its challenges. To please her, I attended university while working part-time as a chef. However, my love for the kitchen soon surpassed my studies, and I dropped out to pursue cooking full-time. Over the next 12 years, I climbed the ranks as a chef, landing head chef positions in North Queensland. Life seemed perfect—I was engaged, had great friends and enjoyed stability. Yet, a lingering restlessness grew within me. A trip to Bali became a turning point. I realized I desired something beyond conventional (守旧) existence. Despite guilt, I walked away from my settled life, returning to my mother’s home on the Gold Coast. Soon, I fell back into old patterns—working in kitchens and feeling unfulfilled. Then, Instagram changed everything. As an early user, I poured my creativity into the platform, discovering a talent for photography and storytelling. By 2012, my audience grew to 200,000 followers, and tourism boards began reaching out. Recognizing the opportunity, I quit my job to pursue travel photography and social media full-time. The early days were tough. I created a “solo influencer package”, offering brands social media content, photography and campaign reports. As a pioneer in Australia’s influencer market, my services became highly popular. I traveled on and on—50 trips a year at my peak—while expanding into consulting, public speaking, and project management. Now, I run a multifaceted (多层面) business, including photography, social media, and travel. I co-founded the Travel Bootcamp, teaching others to build careers in the industry, and launched an online photography course for beginners. Next year, I’ll lead my first photography tour in Zimbabwe, my wife’s homeland, combining my passions with conservation and community support. My journey has been challenging yet deeply fulfilling. Money is no longer the main driver—instead, I seek meaningful experiences and opportunities to inspire others. What began as a small idea has grown into a life of adventure, creativity and purpose. 1．What does the underlined word “surpassed” in paragraph 1 mean? A．Went beyond. B．Broke up. C．Controlled. D．Improved. 2．Why did the author quit his job in North Queensland? A．He wanted to make a trip to Bali. B．He didn’t enjoy working in the kitchen. C．He was eager to experience more in life. D．He preferred to live a conventional life. 3．What is the main idea of paragraph 4? A．Why Instagram changed the author’s mindset. B．Why followers liked to read the author’s posts. C．How Internet benefited millions of online users. D．How the author started a career as a solo influencer. 4．What message does the text convey? A．Big results require big ambitions. B．The future is built on great ideas. C．Bravery never goes out of fashion. D．Your heart is the birthplace of dreams. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者不平凡的人生经历，介绍了作者的职业变化和发展。如今作者经营多方面业务，激励他人，追求有意义的人生。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段中的“Though I ranked top academically, my passion was cooking, a path my mother hesitated to support due to its challenges. To please her, I attended university while working part-time as a chef. However, my love for the kitchen soon surpassed my studies (虽然我在学业上名列前茅，但我的爱好是烹饪，这是一条因为我母亲担心其挑战性而犹豫是否支持的道路。为了让她高兴，我上了大学，同时兼职做厨师。然而，我对厨房的热爱很快……我的学业。)”可知，尽管学业很好，但作者热爱烹饪，为了让母亲高兴去上大学同时兼职做厨师，但是作者对厨房的热爱很快超过了学业，故划线单词surpassed意为“超过，超越”，A选项“Went beyond(超过，超越)”与划线词为同义词。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Life seemed perfect—I was engaged, had great friends and enjoyed stability. Yet, a lingering restlessness grew within me. A trip to Bali became a turning point. I realized I desired something beyond conventional existence (生活似乎很完美——我订了婚，有很好的朋友，生活也很稳定。然而，我内心却越来越感到不安。去巴厘岛旅行成为了一个转折点。我意识到我渴望超越传统的生活方式)”可知，作者辞去在昆士兰北部的工作是因为他渴望体验更多的人生即渴望超越传统的生活方式。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“The early days were tough. I created a ‘solo influencer package’, offering brands social media content, photography and campaign reports. As a pioneer in Australia’s influencer market, my services became highly popular. (早期很艰难。我创建了一个“个人网红套餐”，为品牌提供社交媒体内容、摄影和宣传活动报告。作为澳大利亚网红市场的先驱，我的服务变得非常受欢迎。)”可知，本段主要讲述了作者是如何开始他的个人网红职业生涯的。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“My journey has been challenging yet deeply fulfilling. Money is no longer the main driver—instead, I seek meaningful experiences and opportunities to inspire others. What began as a small idea has grown into a life of adventure, creativity and purpose (我的旅程充满挑战却又意义深远。金钱不再是主要动力——相反，我寻求有意义的经历和机会来激励他人。一个小小的想法已经发展成为充满冒险、创造力和目标的一生。)”可知，本文传达的信息是因为作者内心渴望体验更多人生，尝试超越传统的生活方式，由此激发作者追求的人生旅程充满挑战但又极具成就感，不断地追求有意义的经历和机会。D选项“Your heart is the birthplace of dreams.(你的内心是梦想的发源地。)”符合题意。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山东青岛·期中） “During the last 15 km, I felt faint and my face and hands were dead,” recalled Miao Hao, China’s first professional triathlete (参加三项全能赛的运动员). Exhausted at the last 200m at the IRONMAN Hamburg European Championship held in Germany on June 2, Miao collapsed near the finish line, crawling his way across it. As a super tough race with multiple sports, the Ironman Triathlon includes a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike ride and a 42.195 km marathon. Being a former military triathlete, Miao represented the national team before retiring in 2018. The government offered him a job as a civil servant. But Miao chose to pursue a career as a professional triathlete, giving up the stability of the former. Going from a national team athlete to a professional has presented significant challenges for Miao. “In the national team, I had comprehensive support and was merely an athlete. Now, I am also a husband and a father, shouldering family responsibilities like dropping my son off at primary school before starting my training,” he noted. Miao also faces financial pressure due to managing his own coaching, physiotherapists, nutritionists and support staff. As the first professional triathlete in China, Miao is exploring future options for professional athletes. In addition to training, Miao shares his training and competition experiences through social media to attract more people to understand and participate in triathlon. At the same time, he regularly communicates with various sports clubs to introduce the charm of triathlon. “To boost triathlon in China and prepare for future Olympics, we need teamwork from various sectors, including more youth training and business sponsorship,” he said. “I hope more Chinese triathletes will compete in the Olympics and stand on more stages,” said Miao. 1．What did Miao do to become a professional triathlete? A．Retire from the military. B．Train independently in Germany. C．Reject a stable government job. D．Start youth training programs. 2．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Miao’s different identities and responsibilities. B．Miao’s pains during independent training. C．Miao’s pressure of criticisms from his family. D．Miao’s hardships of public opinion and expectations. 3．How does Miao promote triathlon in China? A．By setting up the business sponsorship for athletes. B．By asking clubs to promote the charm of triathlon. C．By telling his stories to arouse people’s interest in triathlon. D．By establishing youth teams and training younger athletes. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Miao? A．Determined and hard - working. B．Friendly and innovative. C．Ambitious and enthusiastic. D．Thoughtful and knowledgeable. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中国首位职业三项全能运动员苗浩的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The government offered him a job as a civil servant. But Miao chose to pursue a career as a professional triathlete, giving up the stability of the former.(政府为他提供了一份公务员工作。但苗浩选择追求职业三项全能运动员的职业生涯，放弃了前者的稳定)”可知，苗浩为了成为职业三项全能运动员，拒绝了一份稳定的政府工作。故选C项。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Going from a national team athlete to a professional has presented significant challenges for Miao. ‘In the national team, I had comprehensive support and was merely an athlete. Now, I am also a husband and a father, shouldering family responsibilities like dropping my son off at primary school before starting my training,’ he noted. Miao also faces financial pressure due to managing his own coaching, physiotherapists, nutritionists and support staff.(从国家队运动员转型为职业运动员给苗浩带来了巨大的挑战。他指出：‘在国家队时，我得到全面的支持，仅仅是一名运动员。现在，我还是一名丈夫和父亲，在开始训练前还要承担送儿子上小学等家庭责任。’由于要管理自己的教练、理疗师、营养师和支持人员，苗浩还面临着经济压力)”可知，该段主要讲了苗浩在独立训练过程中所承受的痛苦。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“As the first professional triathlete in China, Miao is exploring future options for professional athletes. In addition to training, Miao shares his training and competition experiences through social media to attract more people to understand and participate in triathlon.(作为中国首位职业三项全能运动员，苗浩正在探索职业运动员的未来选择。除了训练，苗浩还通过社交媒体分享他的训练和比赛经历，以吸引更多人了解并参与三项全能运动)”可知，苗浩通过讲述自己的故事来激发人们对三项全能运动的兴趣，从而在中国推广这项运动。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段中“The government offered him a job as a civil servant. But Miao chose to pursue a career as a professional triathlete, giving up the stability of the former.(政府为他提供了一份公务员工作。但苗浩选择追求职业三项全能运动员的职业生涯，放弃了前者的稳定)”可知，苗浩有坚定的决心追求自己的职业梦想；再根据第四段中“As the first professional triathlete in China, Miao is exploring future options for professional athletes. In addition to training, Miao shares his training and competition experiences through social media to attract more people to understand and participate in triathlon. At the same time, he regularly communicates with various sports clubs to introduce the charm of triathlon.(作为中国首位职业三项全能运动员，苗浩正在探索职业运动员的未来选择。除了训练，苗浩还通过社交媒体分享他的训练和比赛经历，以吸引更多人了解并参与三项全能运动。同时，他定期与各种体育俱乐部交流，介绍三项全能运动的魅力)”可知，苗浩在训练之余还积极推广三项全能运动，十分勤奋努力。所以用“Determined and hard working(有决心且勤奋的)”来描述他最合适。故选A项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山东重高大联考·期中） Decades ago, my friend Caetlin received a special assignment from the poet Robert L. Hass, who instructed each student to memorize three poems of their choosing from The Norton Anthology of American Literature—not for any urgent exam reason, he claimed, but instead to prepare them for their unavoidable future occasions when you’re going to be alone, and poetry is going to be all you have. If the task was as a strange one, it’s because the act of memorizing a poem feels curiously old-fashioned in an era when few of us encounter poetry at all. When I was in graduate school, working toward a degree in English literature, I mostly limited myself to essays. It was only in my 40s that I began to change my ways. It happened in a flight to Seattle. For hours, I read nothing else but a poem. Sometimes I spoke its lines aloud, my voice masked by the airplane’s thrum. Sometimes I went through the whole poem at once, and sometimes I repeated a single stanza (诗节) over and over, and by the time my plane landed on the West Coast, I had the whole thing, all 40 lines of it, in my head. Because the process is as simple as it is very boring, memorizing a great poem always begins as a crime. The boredom of repetition reduces the great charm it has. But as you run your hands through the rock, the lines at last come together again, and the scattered text transforms back into a treasure. In other words, poetry survives continuously by becoming a part of those who read it. It can do so only because it is so specific, so entirely different from us, that taking it in expands our own sense of what we are. Some of the poems I’ve memorized are already fading, and that’s fine. I know that if I spend a little time with them, they’ll sing in me again. Others keep beating in me like a new pulse. I won’t promise you that memorizing poetry will make your life better, but it will make you more: more in touch with language, with other minds, maybe with what you might yet become. 1．Why did Robert L. Hass advise students to read poems? A．To become literature professors. B．To prepare for the coming exams. C．To compose more original poems. D．To relieve their future loneliness. 2．Why does the author say that memorizing a poem begins as a crime? A．It’s out of date to recite poems. B．Repetition wastes a lot of time. C．Repetition ruins the poem’s beauty. D．It’s a shame to read poems on plane. 3．How does understanding poetry influence us? A．By broadening self-understanding. B．By refreshing our good memories. C．By helping us survive the hard life. D．By reminding us to forget the past. 4．What is the author’s attitude towards memorizing poetry in the last paragraph? A．Doubtful. B．Reserved. C．Appreciative. D．Critical. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了作者朋友多年前被诗人Robert L. Hass布置了一项特别任务——背诵三首诗，以及作者自己后来开始背诵诗歌的经历和感悟。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“not for any urgent exam reason, he claimed, but instead to prepare them for their unavoidable future occasions when you’re going to be alone, and poetry is going to be all you have(他声称，这不是因为任何紧急的考试原因，而是为了让他们为将来不可避免的孤独时刻做好准备，届时诗歌将成为你唯一拥有的东西)。”可知，Robert L. Hass的目的是为了让学生在未来孤独时有所依靠，以缓解孤独感。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“Because the process is as simple as it is very boring, memorizing a great poem always begins as a crime. The boredom of repetition reduces the great charm it has(因为这个过程既简单又无聊，背诵一首伟大的诗总是开始得像是一种罪过。重复的无聊减少了它所具有的巨大魅力)。”可知，作者认为背诵诗歌的过程中，重复的无聊会破坏诗歌的魅力，因此开始背诵诗歌时就像是一种罪过。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“In other words, poetry survives continuously by becoming a part of those who read it. It can do so only because it is so specific, so entirely different from us, that taking it in expands our own sense of what we are(换句话说，诗歌通过成为读者的一部分而不断存在。它之所以能做到这一点，是因为它是如此的具体，与我们如此的不同，以至于接受它扩展了我们对自己是什么的感觉)。”可知，理解诗歌可以扩展我们对自我的认识，影响我们对自我的理解。A选项“By broadening self-understanding.(通过拓宽自我理解)”符合题意。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“I won’t promise you that memorizing poetry will make your life better, but it will make you more: more in touch with language, with other minds, maybe with what you might yet become(我不会向你保证背诵诗歌会让你的生活变得更好，但它会让你变得更多：更多地接触语言，接触其他思想，也许还有你可能成为的样子)。”可知，作者对背诵诗歌持赞赏的态度，认为背诵诗歌可以让人更多地接触语言、其他思想和可能的自我。故选C。 主题03 人与社会——社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东临沂·期中） In the remote town of Yangla, located over 3,000 meters above sea level in the mountains of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 32-year-old doctor Nasheng is devoted to providing healthcare to more than 5,400 villagers. Nasheng graduated in Tibetan medicine from Qinghai University in Qinghai Province. Her passion for the field was inspired after witnessing the difficulties faced by her fellow villagers. “I saw how difficult it was for my family to access medical treatment in inland areas — long journeys, language barriers, and cultural differences made it even harder,” she said. When she arrived at the Yangla Town health center in September 2021, she was struck by the isolation (隔绝) of the area. Her accommodation is a simple room inside the inpatient ward. Other than a barbecue restaurant, there are no other entertainment options in town. Although Yangla Town has a small population, its villages are spread across more than 1,000 square kilometers, often requiring several hours of travel by car to reach each one. This made Nasheng aware that even though the village had a health station, many residents still struggled to reach it due to the area’s vastness. “What if there were another station here?” she wondered. After submitting a proposal, and with support from the local government, a basic health station was established in June 2022. “Now the service station has moved into a new building, and a village doctor is seeing patients there,” Nasheng said. The Yangla Town health center also organizes mobile free clinics in different villages every month, supported by a committed team of over 20 staff members. Looking ahead, she hopes to continue her studies. “I want to pursue a master’s degree and learn more about acupuncture (针灸) techniques,” she said. “But no matter what, I’ll always come back — this is my home.” 5．What motivated Nasheng to study Tibetan medicine? A．Cultural differences. B．Healthcare challenges. C．Her family’s pressure. D．Fellow villagers’ poverty. 6．What can we know about Yangla Town? A．It is cut off from big cities. B．It is an entertainment center. C．It has various medical facilities. D．It has a concentrated population. 7．How did Nasheng improve healthcare? A．By launching an initiative. B．By training a medical team. C．By building a new health station. D．By organizing mobile free clinics. 8．What might be the best title for the text? A．Home Above 3,000 Meters B．Building Trust in a Remote Village C．The Challenges of Rural Medical Services D．Bringing Hope to a Remote Mountain Town 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了32岁的医生纳西（Nasheng）在云南省迪庆藏族自治州海拔3,000多米的偏远乡村羊拉，致力于为5,400多名村民提供医疗服务的故事，她为改善当地医疗条件做出了积极贡献。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Her passion for the field was inspired after witnessing the difficulties faced by her fellow villagers. “I saw how difficult it was for my family to access medical treatment in inland areas — long journeys, language barriers, and cultural differences made it even harder,” she said. (她目睹了乡亲们面临的困难后，激发了她对这个领域的热情。“我看到我的家人在大山深处就医有多困难 —— 路途遥远、语言障碍和文化差异使就医更加困难，”她说。)”可知，是乡亲们面临的医疗挑战激发了纳西学习藏医的热情。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“When she arrived at the Yangla Town health center in September 2021, she was struck by the isolation (隔绝) of the area. (2021年9月，当她到达羊拉乡卫生中心时，她被该地区的与世隔绝所震惊。)”可知，羊拉乡地处偏远，与外界隔绝，即与大城市相隔绝。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中“This made Nasheng aware that even though the village had a health station, many residents still struggled to reach it due to the area’s vastness. “What if there were another station here?” she wondered. After submitting a proposal, and with support from the local government, a basic health station was established in June 2022. (这让纳西意识到，尽管村里有一个卫生站，但由于该地区幅员辽阔，许多居民仍然难以到达。“要是在这里再建一个卫生站呢？”她思忖着。提交提议后，在当地政府的支持下，2022年6月，一个基础卫生站建成了。)”可知，纳西通过提出倡议，即建立另一个卫生站来改善医疗条件。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段“In the remote town of Yangla, located over 3,000 meters above sea level in the mountains of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 32-year-old doctor 纳西 is devoted to providing healthcare to more than 5,400 villagers. (在云南省迪庆藏族自治州海拔3,000多米的偏远小镇羊拉，32岁的医生纳西致力于为5,400多名村民提供医疗服务。)”以及最后一段中“But no matter what, I’ll always come back — this is my home. (但无论如何，我都会回来的 —— 这是我的家。)”可知，文章主要讲述了医生纳西在偏远乡村羊拉为村民提供医疗服务，并努力改善当地医疗条件，给这个偏远的山城带来了希望的故事，D项“Bringing Hope to a Remote Mountain Town (给偏远的山城带来希望)”符合文章主旨，适宜作为标题。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山东泰安·期中） A boy couldn’t wear shoes until the age of 13 due to a childhood accident that left his foot seriously injured. He has recently undergone a life-changing surgery. Thanks to the floating medical charity Mercy Ships, Tera is now able to wear shoes for the first time and play football with his friends. From a fishing village in Madagascar, Tera’s family was unable to afford proper medical treatment after he accidentally tipped over a pot of boiling water onto his left leg at the age of one. He suffered third-degree burns, which caused his leg to grow attached to his ankle, making it difficult to walk and impossible to wear shoes. His family had previously sought help from three local traditional healers, each offering their own methods, but none of them proved effective. Later, his mother learned that the international hospital charity Mercy Ships had docked (停靠) its floating hospital, Africa Mercy, in Madagascar. After applying and strict pre-surgical screening, Tera was confirmed fit for surgery. So when volunteers from Mercy Ships informed Tera’s mother about the free surgery available on board, she wrapped Tera’s baby brother on her back and began a two-day journey with her children to reach the ship. Tera was given an appointment on the Africa Mercy and underwent surgery on June 27th,2024, to release the burn contracture (挛缩). He is now able to wear shoes for the first time since he was a baby. “He should have a normally functioning ankle now, which means he will be able to wear regular shoes and play like any other child,” said Dr. Venter, the physician who performed the operation. Before the surgery, Tera was often teased for going barefoot and couldn’t join his friends in football — his favorite sport. “Now I am happy,” he said. “My friends don’t make fun of me anymore. We all play together now.” Since the surgery, not only has Tera been making up for lost games on the pitch, he’s also been able to go fishing with his dad. 1．What made it difficult for Tera to walk or wear shoes? A．He injured his foot while fishing. B．He was born with a foot problem. C．He was badly burned by boiling water. D．His family didn’t treat his burns in time. 2．What did Tera’s family do before they found proper medical care? A．They thought home care might help. B．They waited for Mercy Ships to come. C．They visited different surgeons for treatment. D．They tried traditional methods that didn’t work. 3．What can be inferred about Mercy Ships from the text? A．It needs an appointment beforehand. B．It offers free treatment on board the ship. C．It sails around Africa offering medical care. D．It treats people only when docked at big cities. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Tera’s mother? A．Brave. B．Proud. C．Cautious. D．Persistent. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了来自马达加斯加渔村的男孩Tera因幼时被开水烫伤导致脚部问题，在国际慈善组织“仁慈号”的帮助下成功手术，得以穿鞋和正常玩耍的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“From a fishing village in Madagascar, Tera’s family was unable to afford proper medical treatment after he accidentally tipped over a pot of boiling water onto his left leg at the age of one. He suffered third-degree burns, which caused his leg to grow attached to his ankle, making it difficult to walk and impossible to wear shoes.(在马达加斯加的一个渔村，Tera一岁的时候不小心打翻了一壶开水，溅到了他的左腿上，他的家人无法负担适当的医疗费用。他遭受了三度烫伤，导致腿部与脚踝粘连，行走困难且无法穿鞋)”可知，是被开水严重烫伤使得Tera走路和穿鞋困难。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“His family had previously sought help from three local traditional healers, each offering their own methods, but none of them proved effective.(他的家人此前曾向三位当地的传统治疗师寻求帮助，他们各自提供了自己的方法，但都没有效果)”可知，在找到合适的医疗护理之前，Tera的家人尝试了传统方法但都没有效果。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“So when volunteers from Mercy Ships informed Tera’s mother about the free surgery available on board, she wrapped Tera’s baby brother on her back and began a two day journey with her children to reach the ship.(所以当“仁慈号”的志愿者告知Tera的母亲船上有免费的手术时，她把Tera的弟弟背在背上，带着孩子们开始了为期两天的旅程前往这艘船)”可知，“仁慈号”在船上提供免费治疗。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段中“After applying and strict pre-surgical screening, Tera was confirmed fit for surgery. So when volunteers from Mercy Ships informed Tera’s mother about the free surgery available on board, she wrapped Tera’s baby brother on her back and began a two-day journey with her children to reach the ship.(在申请并经过严格的术前筛查后，Tera被确认适合手术。所以当“仁慈号”的志愿者告知Tera的母亲船上有免费的手术时，她把Tera的弟弟背在背上，带着孩子们开始了为期两天的旅程前往这艘船)”可知，当Tera的母亲得知有免费手术的消息后，立即带着孩子们踏上两天的旅程前往，她克服困难坚持带着孩子去船上接受手术，由此可推知，Tera的母亲是一个坚持不懈的人(persistent)。故选D项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山东名校联盟·期中） Did you know that an average Indian household wastes over 50 litres of water daily? At just 18, Mannat Kaur has found a way to change that. Mannat’s story towards sustainability began at home. Her parents had educated her in following a more sustainable path towards everyday events. This early exposure to sustainable practices laid the foundation for her later efforts. However, Mannat’s passion for water recycling was sparked by a first-hand experience in 2016. “I saw people struggling for two days during a supply shortage in Delhi’s canals, searching for water and carrying their pots,” recalls Mannat. Determined to find a solution, 10-year-old Mannat started researching. She surveyed 400 people to understand barriers to greywater (洗涤水) recycling. Mannat found that people were willing to have a recycling system, but the limitations and the lack of knowledge stopped them from doing so. Driven by a desire to bridge this gap, Mannat began a mission. Her innovation, a decentralised greywater recycling system, comprises two key components: the Bilge Vessel (BV) and the Scupper Valve (SV). The Scupper Valve, a compact device placed in the floor drain, collects shower and kitchen greywater, which is then pumped to the Bilge Vessel or filtration (过滤). The Bilge Vessel is a three-bucket filtration system that purifies water using natural filter media. “The Bilge Vessel stores the recycled water, which can be used for non-drinking operations and activities that require non-human contact like irrigation, mopping, car washing, etc,” shares Mannat. The impact of Mannat’s system is evident in her own home, where the prototype has been functioning for two years. For a family of four, the system saves 5,000 to 6,000 litres of potable water per month, effectively recycling 50%of their water demand. Furthermore, her decentralised approach significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to traditional centralised sewage treatment systems. Mannat Kaur’s journey is an inspiring example of how youthful innovation, coupled with a deep understanding of real-world problems, can lead to impactful solutions. Her greywater recycling system addresses water scarcity and promotes a sustainable lifestyle, making her a true champion of environmental stewardship. 1．What inspired Mannat to focus on water recycling? A．A scientific project. B．Delhi’s water crisis. C．Her parents’ advice. D．A household practice. 2．What was a problem with greywater recycling according to the survey? A．Lack of government funding. B．Public disinterest in recycling C．Great distance between families. D．Challenges in knowledge and methods. 3．How does Mannat’s creation work? A．By collecting, filtering and storing. B．By treating, purifying, and storing. C．By reducing, recycling and reusing. D．By pumping, filtering and dumping. 4．Which might be the best title for the text? A．Reducing Pollution in Households B．Personal Efforts in Water Conservation C．A Teen’s Innovation for Water Recycling D．The History of Pollution Treatment Systems 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了18岁的Mannat Kaur受德里供水短缺事件的启发，通过研究发明了一种分散式洗涤水回收系统，以解决水资源短缺问题，并在自己家中取得了显著成效，她的创新之旅激励着人们通过创新解决实际问题。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段““I saw people struggling for two days during a supply shortage in Delhi’s canals, searching for water and carrying their pots,” recalls Mannat.(“我看到在德里运河供水短缺期间，人们挣扎了两天，四处找水，提着水罐，”Mannat回忆说)” 及第二段“Determined to find a  solution, 10-year-old Mannat started researching. She surveyed 400  people to understand barriers to greywater (洗涤水) recycling.(决心找到一个解决方案，10岁的Mannat开始研究。她调查了400人，以了解中水回收的障碍)”可知，德里的水危机激发了Mannat对水回收的关注。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Mannat found that people were willing to have a recycling system, but the limitations and the lack of knowledge stopped them from doing so.(Mannat发现人们愿意有一个回收系统，但限制和知识的缺乏阻止了他们这样做)”可知，根据调查，洗涤水回收的问题是知识和方法上的挑战。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Her  innovation, a decentralised greywater recycling system, comprises two  key components: the Bilge Vessel (BV) and the Scupper Valve (SV). The  Scupper Valve, a compact device placed in the floor drain, collects  shower and kitchen greywater, which is then pumped to the Bilge Vessel  or filtration (过滤).  The Bilge Vessel is a three-bucket filtration system that purifies  water using natural filter media. “The Bilge Vessel stores the recycled  water, which can be used for non-drinking operations and activities that  require non-human contact like irrigation, mopping, car washing, etc,”  shares Mannat.(她的创新是一个分散的灰水回收系统，由两个关键部件组成：舱底容器（BV）和排污阀（SV）。排污阀是一种安装在地漏处的小型装置，用于收集淋浴和厨房的灰水，然后将其泵入舱底容器或过滤系统。舱底容器是一个三桶过滤系统，使用天然过滤介质净化水。曼纳特说：“舱底容器储存了循环水，这些循环水可以用于非饮用操作和需要非人类接触的活动，如灌溉、拖地、洗车等。”)” 可知，Mannat的发明通过收集、过滤和储存来工作。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了18岁的Mannat Kaur受德里供水短缺事件的启发，通过研究发明了一种分散式洗涤水回收系统，以解决水资源短缺问题，并在自己家中取得了显著成效，她的创新之旅激励着人们通过创新解决实际问题。由此可知，“一个青少年的水循环创新”适合作本文最佳标题。故C。 主题04 人与自然——自然生态 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东百师联盟·期中） Toronto-based artist Ava Roth is unlike other cooperative artists: instead of working with people, she works with bees. As a painter, embroiderer (刺绣师) and mixed-media artist, she has spent the past decade experimenting with the unique medium of honeycomb (蜂巢). In her latest collection, Roth employs the help of local honeybees to create amazing pieces that perfectly represent the co-existence of human beings and nature. Her works combine various man-made materials with the complex pattern of a raw honeycomb. During the cooperation, Roth’s part of work comes in the form of art picture hung in embroidery circles. Using her mastery of embroidery techniques, she creates designs with thread while including locally found materials, such as wood, plants and horsehair. After she arranges these elements to her liking, the bees come in to add their touch. Roth then attaches the circle to beekeeping frames and places it in a bee box. Over time, thousands of bees fill the frame with honeycomb, changing the piece into its final, fascinating form. The artistic cooperation between the honeybees and Roth’s creativity results in a unique and original work of art. Her direct cooperation with bees is just one aspect of her work. Roth also uses honeycomb in other collections, including sewn paintings, embroideries, and works on paper. In her work, Roth integrates the theme of the human relationship to the natural world, reflecting on how people shape nature to meet their needs and imaging a more beautiful outcome of our encounter. With the role honeybees play in pollinating many of the world’s crops, the species is vital to food production. Despite their essential duty, honeybee populations have been facing a growing decline worldwide, caused by factors such as climate change, habitat loss and pesticides. Roth raises awareness of this extraordinary species’ depopulation through her unique practice, exhibiting their exceptional architectural abilities and essential role in human life. 1．What is special about Ava Roth’s artistic practice? A．She focuses on the theme of nature. B．She employs bees to create artworks. C．She doesn’t cooperate with other artists. D．She only uses natural materials for her art. 2．What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3? A．The design of different elements. B．The complex results of art making. C．The difficulty of bonding with bees. D．The unique process of art creation. 3．What can we know about Roth’s work from the text? A．It highlights the exploration of nature. B．It reflects on how nature influences people. C．It advocates the harmony between man and nature. D．It aims to solve the issue of honeybee depopulation. 4．Which of the following best describes the impact of Roth’s practice? A．Far-reaching. B．Unidentifiable. C．Short-lived. D．Flexible. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍多伦多艺术家艾娃·罗斯与蜜蜂合作创作艺术作品及其环保意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Toronto-based artist Ava Roth is unlike other cooperative artists: instead of working with people, she works with bees. As a painter, embroiderer (刺绣师) and mixed-media artist, she has spent the past decade experimenting with the unique medium of honeycomb (蜂巢). (多伦多艺术家艾娃·罗斯不同于其他合作艺术家：她不与人合作，而是与蜜蜂合作。作为画家、刺绣师和混合媒体艺术家，她在过去十年中一直尝试用蜂巢这种独特的媒介进行创作。)”可知，她艺术实践的特殊性在于利用蜜蜂参与艺术创作。故选B项。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“During the cooperation, Roth’s part of work comes in the form of art picture hung in embroidery circles. Using her mastery of embroidery techniques, she creates designs with thread while including locally found materials, such as wood, plants and horsehair. After she arranges these elements to her liking, the bees come in to add their touch. Roth then attaches the circle to beekeeping frames and places it in a bee box. Over time, thousands of bees fill the frame with honeycomb, changing the piece into its final, fascinating form. (在合作过程中，罗斯的工作以悬挂在刺绣圈中的艺术画形式开始。她运用精湛的刺绣技巧，用线设计图案，并融入当地材料，如木材、植物和马毛。在按自己的喜好排列好这些元素后，蜜蜂开始参与创作。随后，罗斯将绣圈固定在养蜂框架上，并放入蜂箱。随着时间的推移，成千上万的蜜蜂用蜂巢填满框架，将作品变成最终迷人的形态。)”可知，该段详细阐述了她与蜜蜂合作创作艺术品的完整流程，突出其独特的创作过程。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“In her work, Roth integrates the theme of the human relationship to the natural world, reflecting on how people shape nature to meet their needs and imagining a more beautiful outcome of our encounter. (在作品中，罗斯融入了人类与自然世界关系的主题，反思人们如何塑造自然以满足自身需求，并想象我们与自然相遇的更美好结果。)”可知，她的作品核心在于倡导人类与自然和谐共处的理念。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Roth raises awareness of this extraordinary species’ depopulation through her unique practice, exhibiting their exceptional architectural abilities and essential role in human life. (罗斯通过独特的实践提高了人们对这一特殊物种数量减少的认识，展示了它们卓越的构建能力和在人类生活中的重要作用。)”可知，她的艺术实践通过视觉化的创作，引发人们对蜜蜂生态价值的长期关注，产生了深远的影响。故选A项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山东日照·期中） Jordan Sucato, 15, lives in Phoenix, Arizona, an area the National Weather Service says is on track to have its hottest-ever summer. As the temperature in the air rises, so too does the temperature of the road, endangering the delicate paw pads (爪垫) of dogs walking on it. Though all dogs are at risk, Jordan’s mission is to protect homeless dogs, or the pets of people who are unhoused. These pets often cover multiple miles a day outside. “Their paws can burn and blister in under five minutes,” Jordan says. Through Laws for Paws LLC, the nonprofit Jordan founded in January, the teen has raised more than $7,000 for her mission, enough to provide protective boots for 515 dogs. Jordan’s funds support a partner organization, Dogs Day Out AZ, which distributes proper protective shoes, among other needed resources. Jordan’s goal of raising $20,000 for protective boots comes at a critical time. Arizona’s Maricopa County has seen “an explosion of homelessness over the last several years,” says Phillip Scharf, CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services. Not all shelters are able to welcome all kinds of pets; some can accept only documented emotional support or service animals. “People are making really profound decisions around care,” he says, “and they’re choosing to remain unsheltered because they want to make sure they can support their animal.” Even now, in what Scharf calls “the peak of the summertime heat,” pet owners who are unhoused may prioritize their pet’s needs above their own. Jordan’s journey as an animal advocate started early. She says she “grew up volunteering” alongside her mom. When she was 8, the two helped out with the Luv of Dogz Fund, an Arizona-based nonprofit that advocates and provides resources for homeless, abused, and rescued dogs. Jordan says she developed her “absolute appreciation for animals” through her work with the organization. Many kids care about animals and their welfare. What sets Jordan apart? “Her passion and her spirit,” says Hebert. “Her knowledge. Her ambition. I wish all 15-year-olds in the world right now could be like Jordan.” 1．What is Jordan’s mission according to the first two paragraphs? A．To support a partner organization. B．To provide food for unsheltered dogs. C．To protect unhoused pets from heat. D．To distribute boots to homeless people. 2．What does the phrase “critical time” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．A time when pets’ homelessness worsens. B．A time when shelters welcome all kinds of pets. C．A time when protective boots are critical for dogs. D．A time when the summertime heat reaches its peak. 3．What can we infer about pet owners from Scharf’s words? A．They try their best to cure their pet. B．They have a strong love for their pet. C．They give their pet too much emotional support. D．They prefer remaining unsheltered with their pet. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．A Young Advocate’s Journey: Caring for Abused Pets B．A Hero to Animals: A Teenager Devoted to Paw Protection C．Protective Boots: Answers to Saving the Homeless Animals D．Laws for Paws LLC: A Youth-led Campaign for Animal Welfare 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个15岁的青少年Jordan Sucato为了保护无家可归的宠物狗免受高温伤害而做出的努力。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“As the temperature in the air rises, so too does the temperature of the road, endangering the delicate paw pads (爪垫) of dogs walking on it. Though all dogs are at risk, Jordan’s mission is to protect homeless dogs, or the pets of people who are unhoused.(随着空气温度的上升，道路的温度也在上升，这对行走在道路上的狗脆弱的脚掌构成了威胁。虽然所有的狗都有危险，但乔丹的使命是保护无家可归的狗，或者无家可归者的宠物)”以及第二段“Through Laws for Paws LLC, the nonprofit Jordan founded in January, the teen has raised more than $7,000 for her mission, enough to provide protective boots for 515 dogs.(通过今年1月成立的非营利组织“Paws Laws for Paws LLC”，乔丹已经为她的使命筹集了7000多美元，足够为515只狗提供防护靴)”可知，约旦的使命是保护无家可归的宠物免受高温伤害。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“Arizona’s Maricopa County has seen “an explosion of homelessness over the last several years,” says Phillip Scharf, CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services.(亚利桑那州马里科帕县的“无家可归在过去几年里激增”，亚利桑那州中部收容所服务公司的首席执行官菲利普·沙夫说)”可知，宠物无家可归现象在过去几年里激增，说明在一个一个宠物无家可归现象恶化的时代。故划线词指的是“一个宠物无家可归现象恶化的时代”。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段““People are making really profound decisions around care,” he says, “and they’re choosing to remain unsheltered because they want to make sure they can support their animal.” Even now, in what Scharf calls “the peak of the summertime heat,” pet owners who are unhoused may prioritize their pet’s needs above their own. (他说：“人们在护理方面做出了非常深刻的决定，他们选择不受保护，因为他们想确保自己能养活自己的动物。”即使是现在，在沙夫所说的“夏季炎热的高峰期”，无家可归的宠物主人可能会优先考虑宠物的需求，而不是自己的需求)”可知，宠物主人选择不受保护也要选择照顾宠物，优先考虑宠物的需求，由此说明宠物主人非常喜爱他们的宠物。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Through Laws for Paws LLC, the nonprofit Jordan founded in January, the teen has raised more than $7,000 for her mission, enough to provide protective boots for 515 dogs.(通过今年1月成立的非营利组织“Paws Laws for Paws LLC”，乔丹已经为她的使命筹集了7000多美元，足够为515只狗提供防护靴)”以及文章主要讲述了一个15岁的青少年Jordan Sucato为了保护无家可归的宠物狗免受高温伤害而做出的努力。可知，B选项“动物的英雄：一个致力于爪子保护的少年”最符合文章标题。故选B。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·济宁邹城·期中） Even at 80, Mei Jingtian continues to watch over the Great Wall. Living in a village near the Great Wall, Mei has a deep love for the wall. He still remembers he usually ran and played hide-and-seek with his friends on this impressive structure when he was a child. However, when he returned to the village after working outside for years, he was surprised by the damage to the ancient wall. “Some villagers even took bricks from it to build their houses,” Mei said. To help protect the wonder, Mei volunteered to walk along the wall each day to check its condition, encouraging other villagers to join him. “Of course, it might be dangerous to hike in the mountains by myself, so I always tap the grassy ground along the way with a wooden stick, scaring wild animals away,” Mei said. In 2006, as head of the village, Mei helped set up a local volunteer protection group. Realizing the importance of heritage protection, more and more villagers returned the bricks they had taken, and about 80 of them joined as volunteers. To ensure that the volunteers could carry out their duties effectively, Mei arranged for training programs on basic protection and safety measures. Together, they conducted daily check-ups to track the condition of the Great Wall and reported any damages. Encouraged by her father, Mei’s daughter, followed him and officially became a Great Wall protector in 2019. “When I was a child, my father always told me his stories and talked about the history of the Great Wall,” Mei’s daughter said. “It is also my responsibility to protect the cultural heritage.” The past ten years have seen Mei’s preservation efforts to the Great Wall. “It is my biggest wish to see heritage well-preserved and open to visits, encouraging more people to join us in protecting the Great Wall,” Mei says. 1．What did Mei often do when he was a child? A．He played games with his friends. B．He helped repair parts of the wall. C．He learned about the wall’s history. D．He took bricks from it to build houses. 2．What is the purpose of Mei taking a wooden stick? A．For marking his path. B．For warning wild animals. C．For checking the grassy ground. D．For helping climb the Great Wall. 3．Why did the author mention Mei’s daughter? A．To share Mei’s family stories. B．To show Mei’s positive influence. C．To introduce Mei’s family members. D．To show Mei’s love for his daughter. 4．What can we learn about Mei according to the passage? A．He is a protector of the Great Wall. B．He is concerned about wild animals. C．He often collects litter left by tourists. D．He likes guiding visitors along the wall. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了“长城卫士”梅景田的事迹。成长于长城附近的他，看到长城被毁坏后，立志保护长城。组织志愿者队伍保护长城，而他自己的行为也对女儿产生了积极的影响，使得女儿成为长城守护者。十年来，他致力于努力保护长城，是真正的长城卫士。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“He still remembers he usually ran and played hide-and-seek with his friends on this impressive structure when he was a child.(他还记得他小时候经常和朋友们在这个令人印象深刻的建筑上奔跑和捉迷藏)”可知，他小时候经常和朋友们一起在长城上奔跑，捉迷藏，玩耍。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容“Of course, it might be dangerous to hike in the mountains by myself, so I always tap the grassy ground along the way with a wooden stick, scaring wild animals away(当然，一个人在山上徒步可能很危险，所以我总是在路上用一根木棍轻拍草地，把野生动物吓跑)”可知，木棍是用来拍打草地吓跑野生动物的。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第五段内容“Encouraged by her father, Mei’s daughter, followed him and officially became a Great Wall protector in 2019.(在父亲的鼓舞下，梅的女儿跟随父亲，于2019年正式成为长城守护者)”可知，文章中提到梅的女儿是在梅的鼓舞下，成为长城守护者的。由此推知，提到他的女儿应是为了表明他的积极影响。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章末尾段内容“The past ten years have seen Mei’s preservation efforts to the Great Wall. ‘It is my biggest wish to see heritage well-preserved and open to visits, encouraging more people to join us in protecting the Great Wall,’ Mei says.(过去的十年见证了梅对长城的保护努力。梅说：“我最大的愿望是看到长城被完好地保存下来，并向游客开放，鼓励更多的人加入我们保护长城的行列。”)”可知，梅景田十年以来都在努力保护长城，而且希望看到长城被完好地保存，鼓励更多人加入保护长城的行列。由此可知，他是一个真正保护长城的卫士。故选A项。 主题01 人与社会——文化与生活 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东烟台·期中） Having spent numerous hours of her middle school days working on the SmartCane, a sensor-enabled walking assistance stick intended for people with vision problems, Riya Karumanchi made it and won multiple awards for it. Her inspiration for the cane was stimulated when she visited a friend’s house and spotted his blind grandmother struggling with her moving and sensing. She found herself feeling sympathy for her helplessness and bitterness. Riya’s initial idea began with smart shoes, which would provide feedback in the form of vibration (震动) to guide the wearers to their destinations. However, if the shoes were to lose power, it would leave the users stuck where they were. “The reason why we chose to adopt the technology on the SmartCane was that if it failed to work, we wouldn’t be putting the user at risk,” said Riya. Her next idea built upon the traditional white cane for the blind by adding an ultrasonic sensor that could detect barriers above the knee level. Vibration motors in the cane’s handle indicate barriers to the user. However, Riya didn’t want to stop there and added a panic button that would alert emergency services, as well as GPS navigation through haptic (触觉的) feedback. For example, the cane’s handle would vibrate twice for “turn right", and once for “turn left’. Along the way to developing her full-featured design, Riya took advantage of every opportunity she had to get exposure for her design, to receive feedback on it and advance it. She first presented it at her school and regional science fair with her partner. She then took her design to a challenge to create a health-care product, where Riya joined a team of eight participants and set to work developing the SmartCane’s cutting-edge features. “I met with many real-world challenges in the project. For example, people may not always like your idea. So you have to put in effort and time to improve it continually. I got a taste of real life. Now I’ve got used to presenting my ideas, talking to judges, answering questions, and managing my time between school and the SmartCane projects,” said Riya. 1．What set off Riya’s idea for the invention of SmartCane? A．Her wish for a prize. B．The request from her friend. C．The school assignment. D．Her pity for a visually disabled lady. 2．What is the problem with smart shoes? A．Their power failure will trap users. B．They can’t give real-time feedback. C．They’re heavy and uncomfortable to wear. D．Their sensors will lead users to wrong positions. 3．What quality of Riya is highlighted in paragraph 3 and 4? A．Her generosity. B．Her innovative spirit. C．Her cooperativeness. D．Her optimistic attitude. 4．How has the project affected Riya? A．It has shifted her personality. B．She has acquired many skills. C．She has experienced loneliness. D．It has solidified her belief in humanity. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者Riya因为朋友的奶奶失明而产生了制作智能手杖的想法，以及她制作智能手杖的过程。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Her inspiration for the cane was stimulated when she visited a friend's house and spotted his blind grandmother struggling with her moving and sensing. She found herself feeling sympathy for her helplessness and bitterness. (当她去朋友家时，看到他失明的祖母在移动和感知方面挣扎时，她产生了制作手杖的灵感。她发现自己同情她的无助和痛苦。)”可知，Riya在朋友家看到朋友失明的奶奶行动和感知困难，对她的无助和痛苦感到同情，从而激发了她发明智能手杖的灵感。所以是她对一位视障女士的同情引发了她发明智能手杖的想法。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Riya’s initial idea began with smart shoes, which would provide feedback in the form of vibration (震动) to guide the wearers to their destinations. However, if the shoes were to lose power, it would leave the users stuck where they were. ( Riya最初的想法是从智能鞋开始的，它会以振动的形式提供反馈，引导穿着者到达目的地。然而，如果鞋子失去动力，使用者就会被困在原地。)”可知，智能鞋的问题是如果它们没电了，会让使用者被困在原地。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Her next idea built upon the traditional white cane for the blind by adding an ultrasonic sensor that could detect barriers above the knee level. Vibration motors in the cane’s handle indicate barriers to the user. However, Riya didn’t want to stop there and added a panic button that would alert emergency services, as well as GPS navigation through haptic (触觉的) feedback. (她的下一个想法是在盲人使用的传统白色手杖的基础上，增加一个超声波传感器，可以探测到膝盖以上的障碍物。手杖手柄上的振动马达向使用者指示障碍物。然而，Riya并不想就此止步，她增加了一个紧急按钮，可以提醒紧急服务，以及通过触觉反馈的GPS导航。)”以及第四段中“Along the way to developing her full-featured design, Riya took advantage of every opportunity she had to get exposure for her design, to receive feedback on it and advance it. (在开发她的全功能设计的过程中，Riya利用了她所拥有的每一个机会来曝光她的设计，接受反馈并推进它。)”可知，Riya 在传统盲人手杖基础上不断创新，添加各种功能，并且利用各种机会改进设计，这体现了她的创新精神。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Now I’ve got used to presenting my ideas, talking to judges, answering questions, and managing my time between school and the SmartCane projects,” said Riya. (现在我已经习惯了展示我的想法，与评委交谈，回答问题，管理我在学校和SmartCane项目之间的时间，”Riya说。)”可知，通过这个项目，Riya习惯了展示自己的想法、与评委交流、回答问题以及管理自己在学校和智能手杖项目之间的时间，即她获得了很多技能。故选B项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山东德州·期中） Jack, a 14-year-old from Salt Lake City, was born with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征), which brought him physical and cognitive challenges. However, with the proper support and resources, many people with Down syndrome are able to live fulfilling lives, participate in their communities, and achieve personal goals. Since Jack is a little smaller and slower than many of his peers, his parents, Devon and Kimberly, often worry that other kids might leave him out, fearing he could get hurt. But they do hope there are certain activities to keep Jack engaged. Devon suggested playing kickball, a sport he enjoyed growing up with his friends. The couple invited kids from the neighborhood, dividing them into two teams. And Jack’s only job was to kick the ball. This way, while the other kids were running, they didn’t have to worry about accidentally knocking Jack over, but he could still be involved in every play and every kick. Thus the kickball team, named the Inclusion FC, was established by the couple and a group of kids in the community to involve more kids like Jack and make them all feel included. They played and trained like professional players, often amusing that the Inclusion FC helped develop their talents and achieve their athletic dreams. After one game, Kimberly posted a video about the experience online, where it has gone viral with more than 1.5 million views and almost 3,000 comments. “Best Dad Ever! Inclusion Matters!” she titled the video. “The cool thing for us is that Jack now has relationships with all the kids in the neighborhood,” Devon continues. “With the Inclusion FC taking off, I thought, this is so amazing because it has got to be that glimpse of hope for those with Down syndrome, and every kid is a special gift.” As for Jack’s future, the parents hope that he continues to grow up in a world where he’s accepted and included. “There’s so many possibilities out there,” Kimberly says. 1．What does the author intend to imply about Jack in paragraph 1? A．He may be left out by his peers. B．He will get rid of Down syndrome. C．He can enjoy his life and himself with support. D．He might face challenges due to his personality. 2．Which of the following describes Jack’s parents best? A．Strict. B．Devoted. C．Innocent. D．Modest. 3．Why was the kickball team set up? A．To attract more sponsors. B．To welcome more kids to join in. C．To achieve kids’ professional dreams. D．To treat children’s disabilities in sports. 4．What does the couple stress when talking about their efforts? A．The importance of competition in sports. B．The need for constant practice to succeed. C．The significance of posting videos online. D．The value of celebrating kids’ unique ability. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了来自盐湖城的14岁男孩Jack患有唐氏综合征，他的父母为了让他融入社区，组织踢球活动并成立球队，通过这项活动让Jack和其他孩子建立关系。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Jack, a 14-year-old from Salt Lake City, was born with Down syndrome (唐氏综合征), which brought him physical and cognitive challenges. However, with the proper support and resources, many people with Down syndrome are able to live fulfilling lives, participate in their communities, and achieve personal goals. (Jack是来自盐湖城的一名14岁少年，他出生时患有唐氏综合征，这给他带来了身体和认知上的挑战。然而，在适当的支持和资源帮助下，许多患有唐氏综合征的人能够过上充实的生活，参与社区活动，并实现个人目标)”可知，尽管Jack患有唐氏综合征，但在适当的支持和资源帮助下，许多像他这样的人能够过上充实的生活，实现个人目标。因此，作者暗示杰克在支持下可以享受生活和自己。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“But they do hope there are certain activities to keep Jack engaged. Devon suggested playing kickball, a sport he enjoyed growing up with his friends. The couple invited kids from the neighborhood, dividing them into two teams. And Jack’s only job was to kick the ball. (但他们确实希望有一些活动能让Jack参与其中。Devon建议玩踢球，这是他小时候和朋友们一起喜欢的运动。这对夫妇邀请了附近的孩子，将他们分成两队。而Jack唯一的任务就是踢球)”和第三段中“Thus the kickball team, named the Inclusion FC, was established by the couple and a group of kids in the community to involve more kids like Jack and make them all feel included. (因此，这对夫妇和社区里的一群孩子共同成立了名为“Inclusion  FC”的踢球队，旨在让更多像Jack这样的孩子参与其中，并让他们感受到被包容)”可知，Jack的父母为了让他融入社区，组织踢球活动并成立球队，展现了他们对Jack的关心和付出。因此，“Devoted (奉献的)”最能描述他们。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Thus the kickball team, named the Inclusion FC, was established by the couple and a group of kids in the community to involve more kids like Jack and make them all feel included. (因此，这对夫妇和社区里的一群孩子共同成立了名为“Inclusion  FC”的踢球队，旨在让更多像Jack这样的孩子参与其中，并让他们感受到被包容)”可知，他们成立球队的目的是欢迎更多孩子加入。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段中Devon所说的话“With the Inclusion FC taking off, I thought, this is so amazing because it has got to be that glimpse of hope for those with Down syndrome, and every kid is a special gift. (随着“Inclusion FC”的成功，我想，这真是太棒了，因为它为唐氏综合征患者带来了希望的曙光，而每个孩子都是一份特别的礼物)”可知，Jack的父母认为他们的努力是值得的，指出每个孩子都是特别的礼物。这表明他们强调赞美孩子独特能力的价值。故选D项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山东菏泽·期中） Locals who frequent a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital in Zhengzhou, Henan province, are often surprised when they are treated by a German doctor specializing in TCM with fluent Henan dialect. He is Joel Mikael Walker, a master’s student nearing graduation in the Henan University of Chinese Medicine. He skillfully performs techniques such as acupuncture (针灸), pulse diagnosis, and cupping therapy. Walker came to Henan province in 2015 when he was 20, because it is widely considered to be an important center for medical practice, education and research for traditional Chinese medicine. Now, he has fully adopted the lifestyle in Henan. On Chinese social media platforms, Walker is committed to promoting traditional Chinese medicine. His expertise in TCM fascinates Chinese netizens and he often uses ancient Chinese medical texts, for example, Huangdi Neijing, one of Chinese great medical works, to explain the philosophy behind the treatments. Other Chinese classics, such as Yijing, Zhuangzi, and Lunyu, which have long been foundation of Chinese philosophy, are also on Walker’s reading list. He takes pleasure in absorbing ancient wisdom because he finds many ideas deeply intertwined (交织) with TCM practices. One fundamental worldview of TCM highlights the balance, from which Walker himself benefited. In the past, he experienced significant emotional ups and downs, and tended to be somewhat stubborn, often viewing things from his own perspective. Now he has become more tolerant and approached issues from multiple angles with a more inclusive (包容的) perspective. In other words, his personality has also become more balanced. According to Walker, the unique wisdom rooted in Chinese culture can not only benefit physical well-being but can also extend beyond medicine and offer excellent guidance for the whole world. He stressed, “If more people could understand the TCM wisdom, the world would become more peaceful.” 1．What do we know about Walker? A．He is surprised at the locals’ dialect. B．He has gained a master’s degree in Henan. C．He has great skills of making acupuncture needles. D．He is a German good at traditional Chinese medicine. 2．Why did Walker come to Henan province? A．He intended to be popular online. B．Henan province is a centre for TCM. C．He desired to learn about its lifestyles. D．Henan province has rich natural resources. 3．What is the purpose of mentioning Walker’s emotional experiences? A．To show his positive changes. B．To prove the world is more peaceful. C．To introduce Chinese ancient classics. D．To share his ups and downs with the netizens. 4．Which of the following best describes Walker? A．Enthusiastic and kind. B．Courageous and calm. C．Cooperative and generous. D．Devoted and professional. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了德国人Walker在河南学习并推广中医的故事。 1．细节理解题。由文章第一段中“Locals who frequent a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospital in Zhengzhou, Henan province, are often surprised when they are treated by a German doctor specializing in TCM with fluent Henan dialect. He is Joel Mikael Walker, a master’s student nearing graduation in the Henan University of Chinese Medicine. (在河南省郑州市的一家传统中医医院，当地人经常惊讶地发现，他们接受治疗的是一位精通河南方言的德国医生。他叫Joel Mikael Walker，是河南中医药大学即将毕业的硕士研究生。)”可知，Walker是一个擅长中医的德国人。故选D。 2．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Walker came to Henan province in 2015 when he was 20, because it is widely considered to be an important center for medical practice, education and research for traditional Chinese medicine. (沃克于2015年20岁时来到河南省，因为这里被广泛认为是中医实践、教育和研究的重要中心。)”可知，他来到河南的原因是因为河南是中医的中心。故选B。 3．推理判断题。由文章第四段“One fundamental worldview of TCM highlights the balance, from which Walker himself benefited. In the past, he experienced significant emotional ups and downs, and tended to be somewhat stubborn, often viewing things from his own perspective. Now he has become more tolerant and approached issues from multiple angles with a more inclusive (包容的) perspective. In other words, his personality has also become more balanced. (中医的一个基本世界观强调平衡，Walker本人也从中受益。过去，他经历了显著的情绪波动，并且有些固执，常常从自己的角度看待问题。如今，他变得更加宽容，能够从多个角度看待问题，拥有更加包容的视角。换句话说，他的性格也变得更加平衡。)”可知，提到Walker的情绪经历是为了展示他从一个固执己见的人变得更为包容和平衡，即展示他的积极变化。故选A。 4．推理判断题。由文章第一段中“He skillfully performs techniques such as acupuncture (针灸), pulse diagnosis, and cupping therapy. (他熟练地掌握了针灸、脉诊和拔罐等中医技术。)”、第二段中“On Chinese social media platforms, Walker is committed to promoting traditional Chinese medicine. (在中国的社交媒体平台上，沃克致力于推广中医。)”可知，Walker不仅努力学习中医知识和技能，还致力于在中国社交媒体上推广中医。这些都表明Walker是一个敬业且专业的人。故选D。 Passage 4 （24-25学年高二上·山东济南·期中） For decades, Jean Moffatt has been reaching out over the airwaves. As an amateur radio operator, Moffatt has connected with people worldwide. “By sending signals to satellites, I’ve talked to people from the Arctic to the Antarctic,” Moffatt said. And on Wednesday at the Ontario Science Centre, the 96-year-old got to go even further. An amateur radio connection allowed the senior and students to speak with Commander Luca aboard the International Space Station. By connection, Moffatt told the astronaut she was very excited, admitting that this was a bucket-list wish she had for many years. Then Moffatt asked if Luca could keep the space station clean and tidy, adding that as a “mature woman” she had done lots of cleaning in her life. When Moffatt was a young girl, she moved to Toronto with her family, hoping there would be chances for a girl interested in science. She desperately wanted to go to university, but moving house placed a significant burden on their finances. Not discouraged, she took a course in amateur radio, then a popular technology, and shortly after she got her license. After retiring, Moffatt started volunteering at the Ontario Science Centre. Armed with her radio license, she helped set up the centre’s first radio shack (无线电设备室). The idea to connect with the International Space Station came just after Moffatt’s 36th birthday. Finally after 60 years with the help of amateur radio operators and NASA, Moffatt made her connection. While the connection wasn’t very clear, she was S moved to tears, telling those who had gathered to watch that it was the “highlight” of her life. Moffatt plans to keep volunteering at the centre, introducing younger people to the older form of technology, and to keep speaking to anyone who can pick up her signal. “It’s a technology even older than me and I love amateur radio,” Moffatt added. 1．What can we learn about Moffatt from the first two paragraphs? A．She attempted an Internet talk. B．She was an environmentalist. C．She was into space exploration. D．She achieved a lifetime goal. 2．Why did Moffatt and her family move to Toronto? A．To pursue a radio license. B．To seek better opportunities. C．To attend a radio school. D．To survive financial troubles. 3．What does Moffatt plan to do further? A．Promote radio communication. B．Continue her passion for radio. C．Start her radio shack business. D．Acquire new scientific ability. 4．Which of the following can best describe Moffatt? A．Creative and ambitious. B．Out-spoken and energetic. C．Passionate and determined. D．Broad-minded and generous. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍的是96岁的业余无线电爱好者Jean Moffatt通过无线电与国际空间站实现通话，达成毕生梦想的故事及其对科学的热爱。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的““By sending signals to satellites, I’ve talked to people from the Arctic to the Antarctic,” Moffatt said. And on Wednesday at the Ontario Science Centre, the 96-year-old got to go even further.(“通过向卫星发送信号，我与来自北极到南极的人们进行了对话，” Moffatt说道。而在周三的安大略科学中心，这位96岁的老人得以走得更远。)”以及第二段中的“By connection, Moffatt told the astronaut she was very excited, admitting that this was a bucket-list wish she had for many years.(通过这次连接，Moffatt告诉宇航员她非常激动，并承认这是她多年来的愿望清单之一。)”可知，Moffatt通过业余无线电与国际空间站的指挥官进行了对话，这是她多年来的愿望之一，由此可知，通过前两段我们可以了解到Moffatt实现了毕生的梦想。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When Moffatt was a young girl, she moved to Toronto with her family, hoping there would be chances for a girl interested in science.(当Moffatt还是个小女孩时，她和家人搬到多伦多，希望那里能为对科学感兴趣的女孩子提供机会。)”可知，Moffatt和她的家人搬到多伦多是为了寻求更好的机会。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据尾段中的“Moffatt plans to keep volunteering at the centre, introducing younger people to the older form of technology, and to keep speaking to anyone who can pick up her signal. “It’s a technology even older than me and I love amateur radio,” Moffatt added.(Moffatt计划继续在中心做志愿者，向年轻人介绍这种较老的技术，并继续与任何能够接收到她信号的人交谈。“这是一项甚至比我年纪还大的技术，我热爱业余无线电，” Moffatt补充道。)”可知，Moffatt打算继续她在业余无线电领域的热情，并继续她的志愿工作。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“When Moffatt was a young girl, she moved to Toronto with her family, hoping there would be chances for a girl interested in science. She desperately wanted to go to university, but moving house placed a significant burden on their finances. Not discouraged, she took a course in amateur radio, then a popular technology, and shortly after she got her license.(当Moffatt还是个小女孩时，她和家人搬到多伦多，希望那里能为对科学感兴趣的女孩子提供机会。她非常渴望上大学，但搬家给家庭财务带来了沉重负担。尽管如此，她并未气馁，而是参加了一门当时很流行的业余无线电课程，并很快获得了执照。)”可知，Moffatt面对财务困难仍然追求自己的兴趣，说明她是非常坚定而又充满激情的，结合尾段中的“Moffatt plans to keep volunteering at the centre, introducing younger people to the older form of technology, and to keep speaking to anyone who can pick up her signal. “It’s a technology even older than me and I love amateur radio,” Moffatt added.(Moffatt计划继续在中心做志愿者，向年轻人介绍这种较老的技术，并继续与任何能够接收到她信号的人交谈。“这是一项甚至比我年纪还大的技术，我热爱业余无线电，”Moffatt补充道。)”可知，96岁的Moffatt仍然计划继续在中心做志愿者，继续与任何能够接收到她信号的人交谈，由此表明她对业余无线电的热情，综合以上信息可知，Moffatt是一位拥有热情和决心的人。故选C项。 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东青岛·期中） The last time I visited my parents, I borrowed a novel from the shelves in my old bedroom. The books there once belonged to me, but over the decades, my father has taken over the space. It’s fitting. I grew up in a house full of books, free to explore anything, as long as I returned it. But that’s harder now. My parents, in their 80s, still live in Manhattan, while I’m in Los Angeles. The book I grabbed was a novel by S. A．Cosby. At first, I was surprised my father knew of him, but why not? For as long as I can remember, he’s been a regular at his neighborhood bookstore. He used to say he wouldn’t mind aging as long as he could read. Even now, I often find him with a book, though I fear he’s begun to fall out of the narrative (叙述). I didn’t read the book until I was back in Southern California. I didn’t want my father to know I had the book. I didn’t want him to feel any stress about it, though the two of us have been talking books ever since I was 12. I didn’t want to know what he might or might not recall. Opening it felt like opening a conversation with my father, retracing his steps and reading through his eyes. I enjoyed the novel, though that’s beside the point. What struck me most was a plotline about feeling sad for one’s parents, a process I’m beginning to understand. When I finished, I ran my fingers over my father’s mark on the cover, those letters he’d pressed into the cover with a hand-held metal press, spelling out a name the same as mine. Then I slipped the book into my suitcase, certain to return it next time I visit. 1．Why is it fitting for the father to take over the author’s old space? A．Because both are attached to reading. B．Because the father loves collecting books. C．Because the author’s books are preserved there. D．Because the father needs space for bookshelves. 2．Why did the author not want his father to know he had the book? A．To put the book into his own collection. B．To avoid pressure on his father to discuss it. C．To free his father from too much reading. D．To maintain a sense of privacy in reading. 3．How did the author feel while reading Cosby’s novel? A．Inspired by the plotline. B．Connected to his father. C．Eager to share with others. D．Surprised at his father’s mark. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Returning Home B．Love through Pages C．The Power of Books D．My Father, a Great Reader 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过阅读父亲的书，感受到与父亲之间的情感联系。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“I grew up in a house full of books, free to explore anything, as long as I returned it. (我在一个充满书籍的房子里长大，可以自由探索任何书籍，只要我归还它们)”和“For as long as I can remember, he’s been a regular at his neighborhood bookstore. He used to say he wouldn’t mind aging as long as he could read. Even now, I often find him with a book, though I fear he’s begun to fall out of the narrative (叙述). (从我记事起，他就一直是附近书店的常客。他过去常说，只要还能阅读，他就不介意变老。即使现在，我经常看到他手里拿着一本书，尽管我担心他已经开始跟不上故事情节了)”可知，父亲接管作者的旧空间是合适的，因为两人都对阅读有着深厚的感情。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“I didn’t want my father to know I had the book. I didn’t want him to feel any stress about it, though the two of us have been talking books ever since I was 12. I didn’t want to know what he might or might not recall. (我不想让父亲知道我拿了这本书。我不想让他因此感到任何压力，尽管我们俩从我12岁起就一直在讨论书籍。我也不想知道他可能记得或可能不记得的内容)”可知，作者这样做事希望避免让父亲感到需要讨论这本书的压力。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Opening it felt like opening a conversation with my father, retracing his steps and reading through his eyes. (打开它就像打开了与父亲的对话，追溯他的脚步，通过他的眼睛阅读)”可知，作者在阅读时感到与父亲有某种联系。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要以作者拿了一本父亲读过的书来阅读为线索展开，讲述了作者读这本书前不希望父亲知道自己拿了这本书，在阅读时感受到与父亲的对话，并通过父亲的视角理解故事，决定之后和父亲一起讨论这本书，这展现了父子之间通过书籍建立的情感联系。因此，B项“通过书籍传递的爱”最契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选B项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山师大附中·期中） Age is just a number when it comes to pursuing one’s passions. Older individuals often bring a wealth of experience, skills, and fresh ideas to the table, challenging the prejudice that success must come at a certain age. This is illustrated by James Thompson, a 98-year-old artist, who has been running art workshops at a local community center for the past five years. James, residing in Harmony Hills Retirement Community, started his workshops to share his lifelong love for painting and drawing. Despite his age, he inspires participants of diverse ages and backgrounds. “Art is about expressing yourself, no matter your age,” James smiles, encouraging his students to explore their creativity. Some participants come with little to no experience, while others find using their hands challenging due to health conditions. James advises them to focus more on the joy of creating rather than the outcome.“One of my students couldn’t hold a brush steadily, and I told him it’s not about perfection but about expression,” says James. The workshops began in 2019, providing a creative relief during a time of isolation. James motivated residents to pick up a brush and explore their imaginations, encouraging a supportive environment. Besides teaching artistic skills, the workshops have also become a place to form meaningful connections. Mary Collins, 84, a regular attendee, speaks fondly of the friendship and encouragement she finds in James’s classes. According to Lucy Harper, the community center coordinator, “James is truly beloved here. He’s not only an exceptional artist but also a mentor(导师)whose passion for life is contagious. We’re lucky to have someone like him who makes everyone feel warm.” 1．Why did James start his art workshops? A．To pursue his love for arts. B．To prove art calls for gifts. C．To support local artists. D．To sell his paintings. 2．How does James encourage his students? A．By focusing on perfecting techniques. B．By encouraging personal expression. C．By limiting their use of materials. D．By setting a strict schedule. 3．What kind of person is James? A．Determined and generous. B．Inspiring and welcoming. C．Strict and demanding. D．Sweet and talented. 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Life is what you make it. B．The early bird catches the worm. C．You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. D．Don’t teach your grandmother to suck eggs. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了98岁的艺术家James Thompson在过去五年里一直在当地社区中心举办艺术工作坊，分享他对绘画和绘图的热爱，并鼓励参与者探索自己的创造力。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“James, residing in Harmony Hills Retirement Community, started his workshops to share his lifelong love for painting and drawing.(居住在Harmony Hills Retirement Community的James开始了他的工作坊，以分享他对绘画和绘图的终身热爱。)”可知，James开办艺术工作坊是为了追求他对艺术的热爱。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“‘One of my students couldn’t hold a brush steadily, and I told him it’s not about perfection but about expression,’ says James.(‘我的一个学生不能稳稳地拿住画笔，我告诉他这不是关于完美，而是关于表达，’James说。)”和第四段第一句“The workshops began in 2019, providing a creative relief during a time of isolation. James motivated residents to pick up a brush and explore their imaginations, encouraging a supportive environment.(这些工作坊始于2019年，在隔离期间提供了一种创造性的解脱。James鼓励居民拿起画笔，探索他们的想象力，鼓励一个支持性的环境。)”可知，James通过鼓励个人表达来鼓励学生。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“‘Art is about expressing yourself, no matter your age,’  James smiles, encouraging his students to explore their creativity.(‘艺术是关于表达你自己的，无论你的年龄如何，’James微笑着说，鼓励他的学生探索他们的创造力。)”和第四段最后一句“Besides teaching artistic skills, the workshops have also become a place to form meaningful connections.(除了教授艺术技能外，这些工作坊也成为建立有意义联系的地方。)”可知，James是鼓舞人心的，并且他的工作坊是欢迎人们加入的。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“Age is just a number when it comes to pursuing one’s passions. Older individuals often bring a wealth of experience, skills, and fresh ideas to the table, challenging the prejudice that success must come at a certain age. This is illustrated by James Thompson, a 98-year-old artist, who has been running art workshops at a local community center for the past five years.(在追求自己的激情时，年龄只是一个数字。年纪较大的人通常会带来丰富的经验、技能和新鲜的想法，挑战成功必须在一定年龄才会到来的偏见。这一点可以从98岁的艺术家James Thompson身上得到证明，他在过去五年里一直在当地社区中心举办艺术工作坊。)”和全文内容可知，James Thompson虽然98岁了，但他仍然追求自己的艺术梦想，并鼓励其他人也这样做，这体现了“生活是你创造出来的”。故选A项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山东临沂·期中） When I was in school, I absolutely looked down upon art. As a child growing up in northern Wales, I never scored higher than an E in my art finals. However, I wasn’t too shocked because I didn’t see myself pursuing it as a profession. From a very young age, around four, I had this habit of sleepwalking. During the night, I’d wander under the stairs and draw aimlessly on the walls. By the time I turned 15, my drawings had evolved. I was sketching everything from portraits of Marilyn Monroe to odd, unrealistic paintings. I showed some of my work to my art teachers, who asked, “Why can’t you create like this during class?” It was a mystery to me too. I tried my hardest to draw when I was awake, practicing with the same tools. But no matter how much I tried, I couldn’t reproduce the drawings I made while asleep. After finishing school, I embarked on a career in nursing, where I mainly helped people with brain injuries. Along the way, I met my partner, who is incredibly supportive of my artistic pursuits and sleepwalking habits. He often films me as I work. Whenever I start painting in my sleep, I use whatever tools I can find, sometimes even knives and forks. This is the only thing that concerns my partner — the fear that I might accidentally hurt myself. I’ve visited numerous sleep clinics to find out what’s causing this, but my health seems perfectly fine. However, alcohol or lack of sleep does seem to trigger my sleepwalking, so I’m cautious about that. I’ve come to embrace my unique talent and organized my first art exhibition in 2007 at the local library, raising money for cancer research. Within just a week, I received 160 calls from various media outlets and organizations wanting to learn more about my art. I was thrilled. That’s when I decided to leave my fulfilling job in nursing and pursue a full-time career as an artist. 1．Why wasn’t the author upset about her art final exams? A．She was unwilling to work in art field. B．She was confident in herself. C．She had very little interest in her study. D．She had got used to her E in art. 2．What did art teachers think of the author’s sleepwalking paintings? A．They felt worried about them. B．They were indifferent about them. C．They showed confidence about them. D．They expressed much doubt about them. 3．Why did the author’s partner sometimes film him while he was sleepwalking? A．To support the author’s artistic habits. B．To capture the author’s sleepwalking. C．To show his worry about his safety. D．To show sleepwalking was enteraining. 4．What was the turning point that made the author decide to become a full-time artist? A．Organizing a donation event. B．Receiving support from his partner. C．Finding out the cause of his sleepwalking. D．Receiving calls from media outlets and organizations. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章作者讲述了自己从小对艺术不感兴趣，却意外发现自己梦游时具有绘画才能，并最终决定放弃原有职业，全职投入艺术创作的个人经历。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“As a child growing up in northern Wales, I never scored higher than an E in my art finals. However, I wasn’t too shocked because I didn’t see myself pursuing it as a profession.(作为在威尔士北部长大的孩子，我的美术期末考试成绩从未高于E等级。然而，我并未感到太过震惊，因为我从未想过要将它作为职业来追求)”可知，作者对艺术领域的职业没有兴趣，所以对她的艺术考试成绩不感到沮丧。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“During the night, I’d wander under the stairs and draw aimlessly on the walls. By the time I turned 15, my drawings had evolved. I was sketching everything from portraits of Marilyn Monroe to odd, unrealistic paintings. I showed some of my work to my art teachers, who asked, “Why can’ t you create like this during class?”(夜里，我会在楼梯下徘徊，并在墙上漫无目的地画画。到我15岁时，我的画作已经有所发展。我从玛丽莲·梦露的肖像画到那些奇怪、不切实际的画作，什么都画。我把一些作品拿给美术老师看，他们问：“你为什么在课堂上不能像这样创作呢？”)”可推知，美术老师们认为作者梦游时的画作非常不错。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Along the way, I met my partner, who is incredibly supportive of my artistic pursuits and sleepwalking habits. He often films me as I work.(在这一过程中，我遇到了我的伴侣，他对我追求艺术和梦游的习惯非常支持。我经常在画画时被他拍摄下来)”可知，作者的伴侣拍下作者梦游是为了支持作者追求艺术和梦游的习惯。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Within just a week, I received 160 calls from various media outlets and organizations wanting to learn more about my art. I was thrilled. That’s when I decided to leave my fulfilling job in nursing and pursue a full-time career as an artist.(仅仅一周内，我就接到了来自各种媒体机构和组织的160个电话，他们都想更多地了解我的艺术。我非常激动。就在这时，我决定放弃我原本很有成就感的护理工作，转而追求全职艺术家的职业生涯)”可知，接到媒体和组织的电话是作者决定成为全职艺术家的转折点。故选D。 主题03 人与自然——自然生态 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山东潍坊一中·期中） When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery. Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (补救) what I already had. The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns, prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers, integrating crops, trees and livestock, and shielding soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work. I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I created a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities. In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium. Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard — it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die. 1．How did the author use to improve the soil? A．By adding rich soil. B．By covering it with bags. C．By removing the weeds. D．By applying chemical fertilizer. 2．What does the underlined word “shielding” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Exposing. B．Separating. C．Sheltering. D．Monitoring. 3．What is the purpose of paragraph 4? A．To explain the process of transplanting. B．To illustrate the prevention of insect attacks. C．To stress the competition of different species. D．To state the formation of multi-species communities. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．The Soul of Soil B．The Vitality of the Wild C．The Art of Gardening D．The Whisper of Flowers 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文 。文章讲述作者四年前在波特兰买房后打理花园，面对贫瘠土壤，采用现代农业方法改良，最终对土壤有全新认知的过程。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery.(以前，在那些小得多的花园里，我会用从苗圃买来的几袋优质土壤来改良土壤)”可知，作者过去是通过添加优质土壤来改善土壤的，也就是添加肥沃的土壤。故选A项。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns, prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers, integrating crops, trees and livestock(现代农业的两个核心原则可以指导这一转变：尽量减少土壤扰动和强调生物多样性。在实践中，轮流种植作物；优先使用有机肥料而非化肥；将农作物、树木以及家畜进行整合)”和划线词后面“…soil from being washed away with cover crops (用覆盖作物来……土壤被冲走)”可知，这里说的是一些现代农业的原则及实践方法，提到用覆盖作物来防止土壤被冲走，划线词在此处应是“保护、防护”的意思，与“Sheltering”意思相近。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium.(五月的时候，我决定移栽一株开花植物。当我把这株植物挖出来时，各种各样的生物都冒了出来。蚯蚓在根部扭动着，一只长脚蜘蛛匆匆寻找藏身之处。在这株植物的下方，我甚至还看到了真菌菌丝体那细密的白色网状结构)”可知，本段描述了作者在移栽开花植物时，看到了蚯蚓、长脚蜘蛛以及真菌菌丝体等各种各样的生物出现，展现了多种生物共存的情况，目的是说明形成了多物种的群落。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. (摆在我面前的挑战是重振土壤)”和最后一段“Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard — it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right.(我用手指穿过土壤，比以往任何时候都更清楚地意识到，我改变的不仅仅是我的院子——它完全改变了我对土壤的看法。它不仅仅是作为生命的媒介，而且本身就是一个有生命的实体)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者打理花园改造土壤的过程，通过实践对土壤有了新的认识，认为土壤不仅仅是生命的介质，它本身就是一个有生命的个体，强调了土壤的重要性及独特“生命力”，因此，A选项“土壤的灵魂”作为标题最为合适，能够概括文章的主旨。故选A项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山东淄博·期中） On a full-moon night in 1988, a young park keeper named Bruce Barnes paddled a boat into the wetlands of Louisiana’s Barataria Preserve. It was 2 a. m. when he pulled out his instrument and played it attentively. First, Barnes recalled, the frogs joined in. Then the turtles approached. Several of them stayed at the boat’s edge as he sang for them during the next two hours. Barnes, now 61, is known today as a musician. He is also a naturalist who spends most of his career working for the National Park Service. His early interest in the natural world led him to major in biology at Henderson State University and to start working at national parks as an undergraduate. He arrived at Barataria in 1987 when he was 23. Barnes surveyed the park’s plants and animals and led daytime boat trips. Hours after sunset, he returned to the water by himself. For Barnes, music and nature don’t inhabit separately. Louisiana’s rhythms, he says, are as place-specific as its marshes and forests. The wetlands even produce their own music. Barnes has visited Barataria at night with a sound engineer, capturing wildlife sounds to weave into his recordings. Barnes retired from the National Park Service in 2015. He still plays music full time, and he remains a naturalist, leading walking tours and photographing medicinal plants. Some of those photographs are currently on display in New Orleans. Plants and music, to Barnes, all have magic power. In his adopted home, they are never far from each other. “When you roll into New Orleans, you can hear some of the world’s greatest music,” he says. “And you can get in your car and drive 25 minutes and be in the wetlands, completely surrounded by nature and water, and feel like you’re 1,000 miles from civilization.” 1．How does the author introduce the topic? A．By listing some figures. B．By giving some examples. C．By describing a scene. D．By comparing two situations. 2．What does the underlined word “inhabit” mean in paragraph 3? A．Exist. B．Unite. C．Form. D．Originate. 3．Which words can best describe Barnes? A．Adventurous and outgoing. B．Nature-loving and artistic. C．Determined and independent. D．Creative and generous. 4．What does the text mainly tell us? A．A hidden musical world in Barataria. B．The secrets of Barataria’s wetlands. C．The role of music in Barataria’s wildlife. D．A park keeper’s passion for nature and music. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是前国家公园管理员Bruce Barnes将他对自然的热爱与音乐才华融合，展现其独特的生活哲学和艺术追求。 1．推理判断题。根据首段中的“On a full-moon night in 1988, a young park keeper named Bruce Barnes paddled a boat into the wetlands of Louisiana’s Barataria Preserve. It was 2 a. m. when he pulled out his instrument and played it attentively.(1988年的一个满月之夜，一位名叫Bruce Barnes的年轻公园管理员划船进入了路易斯安那州巴塔里亚保护区的湿地。凌晨2点时，他拿出乐器，专心致志地演奏起来。)”可知，作者描绘了Bruce Barnes在一个满月夜晚划船进入湿地的具体情景，从而引出了故事的主题，由此可知，本文是通过描述一个场景来引入话题。故选C项。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线单词后的“Louisiana’s rhythms, he says, are as place-specific as its marshes and forests. The wetlands even produce their own music. Barnes has visited Barataria at night with a sound engineer, capturing wildlife sounds to weave into his recordings.(他说，路易斯安那州的节奏与其沼泽和森林一样具有地方特色。湿地甚至会产出它们自己的音乐。Barnes曾在夜间与一位声音工程师一起访问巴塔里亚，捕捉野生动物的声音，并将这些声音编织进他的录音作品中。)”可知，在他看来，音乐与沼泽和森林一样具有地方特色，湿地会产出自己的音乐，他还和音乐工程师将野生动物的声音编进音乐中，由此可知，大自然和音乐是分不开的，也就是不会单独存在，所以划线单词与“存在”的意义相近。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Barnes, now 61, is known today as a musician. He is also a naturalist who spends most of his career working for the National Park Service.(如今61岁的Barnes作为一名音乐家而为人所知。他同时也是一位自然学家，职业生涯的大部分时间都在国家公园管理局工作。)”以及倒数第二段中的“Barnes retired from the National Park Service in 2015. He still plays music full time, and he remains a naturalist, leading walking tours and photographing medicinal plants.(Barnes于2015年从国家公园管理局退休。他现在仍然全职演奏音乐，并持续作为一名自然学家，带领徒步旅行团和拍摄药用植物的照片。)”可知，Barnes的职业生涯是在国家公园服务，同时他也是个音乐家；此外，退休后他仍然演奏音乐，带领徒步旅行团，拍摄药用植物的照片等，都显示了他对自然和艺术的热爱，所以Barnes是热爱自然且富有艺术细胞。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段中的“On a full-moon night in 1988, a young park keeper named Bruce Barnes paddled a boat into the wetlands of Louisiana’s Barataria Preserve.(1988年的一个满月之夜，一位名叫Bruce Barnes的年轻公园管理员划船进入了路易斯安那州巴塔里亚保护区的湿地。)”以及倒数第二段中的“Barnes retired from the National Park Service in 2015. He still plays music full time, and he remains a naturalist, leading walking tours and photographing medicinal plants.(Barnes于2015年从国家公园管理局退休。他现在仍然全职演奏音乐，并持续作为一名自然学家，带领徒步旅行团和拍摄药用植物的照片。)”和最后一段中的“Plants and music, to Barnes, all have magic power. Plants and music, to Barnes, all have magic power. In his adopted home, they are never far from each other.(对Barnes来说，植物和音乐都有魔力。对Barnes来说，植物和音乐都有魔力。在他的第二故乡，他们从不远离彼此。)”可知，本文通过描述一个场景引出全文的主题，从Barnes在Barataria的工作经历开始，到他退休后依然坚持音乐创作和自然探索，体现了他对自然和音乐不变的热爱，由此可知，本文主要讲述了公园管理员对自然和音乐的热情。故选D项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山东临沂·期中） BAM-bam-bam-bam-bam-bam-bam-bam. When the sound began a couple of weeks ago, our dog thought we were under attack. He ran between the storm door and the window back and forth, looking for attackers and barking his head off. What he’s hearing are acorns (橡子) dropping from the white oak tree (橡树). The acorns hit the roof, I race outside, trying to beat the chipmunks (金花). It’s unusual for a grown woman to be racing chipmunks for chipmunk food, but I’m collecting acorns for a good reason. As Douglas W. Tallamy explains in his remarkable 2021 book, “The Nature of Oaks”, oaks are the central life form upon which so many other species in the wild depend. Hundreds of insects feed on oak leaves, and those insects in turn feed birds and even other insects. Oaks are commercially valuable, too, used in making everything from furniture to flooring. We understand the ecological benefits of oak trees. We understand how many commercial industries rely on wood from oaks. But even though we know those things, “Older white oak trees are not being replaced by younger white oak trees at a pace that will support long-term survival,” according to the White Oak Initiative. In my neighborhood, some giant old trees are cut down to make room for ever-bigger houses. Still, others are removed out of nothing more than fashion to “improve” the curb appeal of the house or to be replaced by a less “messy” tree, among other foolish reasons. With all the trees lost in my neighborhood, I have a plan for my acorns. It’s possible to buy young trees from a nursery, of course, but oaks do better when planted from acorns, and now is the time to collect them. Last fall I tried to plant some acorns from a friend’s chestnut oak, but the squirrels (松) dug them all up and carried them off. This year I’ll plant my acorns in flowerpots and protect them with bricks and hardware cloth. Come spring, I’ll hand the seedlings (幼苗) out like Easter eggs. 1．Why does the author race outside? A．To drive the chipmunks away. B．To prove she’s a grown woman. C．To find out the reason for the sound. D．To gather acorns ahead of the chipmunks. 2．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．The value of oaks. B．The spread of oaks. C．The decrease of oaks. D．The symbolism of oaks. 3．What does the author think of replacing oak trees with other trees? A．Necessary. B．Creative. C．Fashionable. D．Stupid. 4．What will the author do this year? A．Plant acorns in flowerpots. B．Buy oak seedlings from a nursery. C．Give away oak seedlings at Easter. D．Drive the squirrels out of the neighborhood. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者为了收集橡子而与金花鼠赛跑的故事，然而，由于各种原因，橡树的数量正在减少。因此，作者计划将收集的橡子种植在花盆中，并在春天将幼苗分发出去，以保护橡树的生存。文章通过作者的个人经历，呼吁人们重视橡树的保护。 1．细节理解题。由文章第二段最后一句“It’s unusual for a grown woman to be racing chipmunks for chipmunk food, but I’m collecting acorns for a good reason.(一个成年女人和金花鼠赛跑抢金花鼠的食物是不寻常的，但我收集橡子是有充分理由的)”可知，作者跑到外面是为了在金花鼠之前收集橡子。故选D项。 2．主旨大意题。由文章第三段“As Douglas W. Tallamy explains in his remarkable 2021 book, “The Nature of Oaks”, oaks are the central life form upon which so many other species in the wild depend. Hundreds of insects feed on oak leaves, and those insects in turn feed birds and even other insects. Oaks are commercially valuable, too, used in making everything from furniture to flooring.(正如道格拉斯·W·塔拉米在他2021年的杰出著作《橡树的本质》中所解释的那样，橡树是许多其他野生物种所依赖的核心生命形式。成百上千的昆虫以橡树叶为食，而这些昆虫反过来又以鸟类甚至其他昆虫为食。橡树在商业上也很有价值，用于制造从家具到地板的所有东西)”可知，道格拉斯·W·塔拉米称橡树为许多其他野生物种所依赖的核心生命形式，并且橡树对昆虫、鸟类、其他昆虫都有滋养作用以及橡树在商业上的价值，因此第三段主要讲述了橡树的价值。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。由文章第四段最后一句“Still, others are removed out of nothing more than fashion to “improve” the curb appeal of the house or to be replaced by a less “messy” tree, among other foolish reasons.(还有一些人仅仅因为时尚就移除了它们，以“改善”房屋的街道吸引力，或者用一棵不那么“杂乱”的树来取代它们，这是其他愚蠢的原因之一)”可知，作者认为用其他树取代橡树是愚蠢的行为。故选D项。 4．细节理解题。由文章最后一段中的“This year I’ll plant my acorns in flowerpots and protect them with bricks and hardware cloth.(今年我会把橡子种在花盆里，用砖块和五金布保护它们)”可知，作者今年会把橡子种在花盆里。故选A项。 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $