专题03 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，四川专用）高二英语上学期

专题03 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川成都东部新区养马高级中学·期中) Florence Nightingale is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing. Born into a wealthy upper-class British family, Nightingale was provided with a comprehensive education that included mathematics and languages. However, despite her family’s expectations that she would focus on traditional female pursuits like marriage and motherhood, Nightingale felt drawn to a career in nursing from a young age. Nightingale was deeply moved by the pains of the sick and injured, particularly during the Crimean War (1853-1856). At a time when nursing was not considered a respectable profession for women of her class, she decided to pursue her calling. She faced significant opposition from her family, who believed that nursing was under her social status, but she persevered. In 1854, Nightingale and a team of 38 nurses traveled to the Crimean War front, where conditions in the military hospitals were awful. She immediately set about improving hygiene and sanitation, organizing nursing care, and calling for better treatment of the wounded soldiers. Her tireless efforts and compassionate nursing earned her the nickname “The Lady with the Lamp”, as she was often seen making rounds at night, carrying a lamp to check on the soldiers. Her work significantly reduced the death rate among the wounded soldiers and brought much-needed attention to the terrible conditions of military hospitals. Her actions led to reforms in military healthcare and established the importance of proper nursing care in the treatment of the sick and injured. After the war, Nightingale returned to England as a national hero. She used her newfound fame to continue calling for improved healthcare and nursing standards. She published several influential works, including “Notes on Nursing” and “Notes on Hospitals”, which became seminal texts in the field of nursing. In summary, Florence Nightingale’ s life is a testament to the power of determination, compassion, and the ability to effect meaningful change. Her legacy continues to inspire and guide the nursing profession and healthcare reform to this day. 1．Why were Nightingale’s family against her dream of being a nurse? A．They thought the pay of nurses was too low. B．They thought getting married was better for women. C．They thought the work couldn’t match their social status. D．They thought the working environment for nurses was terrible. 2．What did Nightingale do at the Crimean War front? A．She wrote several influential works. B．She treated many wounded soldiers. C．She called for better treatment for common people. D．She improved the conditions in the military hospitals. 3．How did Nightingale use her fame? A．To sell more books. B．To draw attention to healthcare and nursing. C．To prove to her family that her choice was right. D．To attract more women to pursue the nursing career. 4．Which words can best describe Nightingale? A．Responsible and devoted. B．Stubborn but intelligent. C．Wealthy and professional. D．Unfortunate but inspiring. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了南丁格尔克服家庭和社会的阻力，投身护理事业，改善克里米亚战争中医院条件，成为现代护理学奠基人的生平事迹。 1．细节理解题。 由文章第二段中“She faced significant opposition from her family, who believed that nursing was under her social status, but she persevered. (她面临着来自家人的强烈反对，他们认为做护士有失她的社会地位，但她坚持了下来。)”可知，Nightingale的家庭认为护理工作低于他们的社会地位。故选C。 2．细节理解题。 由文章第三段中“She immediately set about improving hygiene and sanitation, organizing nursing care, and calling for better treatment of the wounded soldiers. (她立即着手改善个人保健和环境卫生，组织护理，并呼吁对受伤士兵进行更好的治疗。)”可知，Nightingale在克里米亚战争前线改善了医院的卫生条件。故选D。 3．细节理解题。 由文章第五段中“She used her newfound fame to continue calling for improved healthcare and nursing standards. (她利用自己新获得的名声继续呼吁改善医疗保健和护理标准。)”可知，Nightingale利用她的名声继续呼吁改善医疗和护理标准。故选B。 4．推理判断题。 由文章第三段“In 1854, Nightingale and a team of 38 nurses traveled to the Crimean War front, where conditions in the military hospitals were awful. She immediately set about improving hygiene and sanitation, organizing nursing care, and calling for better treatment of the wounded soldiers. Her tireless efforts and compassionate nursing earned her the nickname “The Lady with the Lamp”, as she was often seen making rounds at night, carrying a lamp to check on the soldiers. (1854年，南丁格尔和一个由38名护士组成的团队前往克里米亚战争前线，那里的军事医院条件非常糟糕。她立即着手改善卫生和环境卫生，组织护理，并呼吁对受伤士兵进行更好的治疗。她不知疲倦的努力和富有同情心的护理为她赢得了“提灯女士”的绰号，因为她经常在晚上拿着一盏灯巡视士兵。)”可知，Nightingale不仅亲自前往前线，还迅速着手改善医院的卫生和消毒条件，组织护理工作，并呼吁给予伤员更好的治疗。Nightingale表现出高度的责任感和奉献精神。故选A。 Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川南充启睿实验学校·期中) Gabby Douglas was just 16 when she caught the world’s attention at the Olympics where she won gold in the all-around event. From her early days on the gym floor to her life after finding Olympic fame, the change of Gabby Douglas has been quite the stunning one indeed. Gabby Douglas’ talent for gymnastics was apparent from a young age. At the tender age of three, the younger Douglas was turning cartwheels. Just two years after beginning her formal gymnastics training. Douglas won Virginia’s state gymnastics championship. She gained more wins over the years, and it was soon evident that she wasn’t just a talented gymnast, but a possible Olympic competitor. At the age of 14, Gabby Douglas knew that for her to make it to the Olympics, she needed a change. She’d already been homeschooled for years to focus on her training, and she set her sights on training with Liang Chow, a coach who has worked with Shawn Johnson. But Chow’s gym was in West Des Moines, Iowa — not exactly within commuting distance of her home in Virginia. Moving halfway across the country was not easy for the young Gabby Douglas. She felt seriously out of place as one of few black people there. Douglas also felt much anxiety about chasing her Olympic dream. It would be years before Douglas opened up about the fears she faced on her road to the Olympics. She once said, “When I started this journey, I never knew what it took to get to the Olympics. I had a lot of self-doubt. You have to believe that you’re good enough and not give up.” Douglas eventually found the determination to stick with her dream, no matter how tough the journey. Not only did she help her team win gold, but she also won gold in the all-around — making her the first black woman to do so. She said, “It was unbelievable that I had spent my whole life dreaming about this one specific goal and achieved it.” 1．What made Douglas decide to have a change at 14? A．Her Olympic dream. B．Her talent for gymnastics. C．Her desire to train with Liang Chow. D．Her tiredness of being homeschooled. 2．Why was Douglas anxious when chasing her dream? A．She thought she was not talented enough. B．She had to compete with Shawn Johnson. C．She didn’t like the training methods in Iowa. D．She was uncertain about how to get to the Olympics. 3．What words can be used to best describe Douglas? A．Talented but crazy. B．Fearless but bad-tempered. C．Optimistic and determined. D．Pessimistic and independent. 4．What can we learn from Douglas’s story? A．Care and diligence bring happiness. B．A good beginning is half done. C．Ups and downs make one strong. D．Where there’s a will, there’s a way. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是在2012年奥运会上赢得了全能项目的金牌并引起了全世界关注的年仅16岁的Gabby Douglas。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“At the age of 14, Gabby Douglas knew that for her to make it to the Olympics, she needed a change. (14岁的Gabby Douglas知道，要想参加奥运会，她需要做出改变)”可知，要想参加奥运会，Gabby Douglas需要做出改变。由此可知，是她的奥运梦想让Douglas在14岁时决定改变。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“She once said, “When I started this journey, I never knew what it took to get to the Olympics. I had a lot of self-doubt. You have to believe that you’re good enough and not give up.” (她曾经说过：“当我开始这段旅程时，我从来不知道要参加奥运会需要付出什么代价。我有很多自我怀疑。你必须相信自己足够好，不要放弃。”)”可知，Douglas在追逐自己梦想的时候感到焦虑的原因是她不确定自己如何才能参加奥运会。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“I had a lot of self-doubt. You have to believe that you’re good enough and not give up. (我有很多自我怀疑。你必须相信自己足够好，不要放弃)”可知，在Douglas自己有些怀疑自己的时候，相信自己足够好，不放弃，由此可知，她是一个乐观的人，结合最后一段中的“Douglas eventually found the determination to stick with her dream, no matter how tough the journey. ( Douglas最终下定决心坚持自己的梦想，无论路途多么艰难)”可知，最终Douglas不畏艰难，下定决心坚持自己的梦想。由此可知，Douglas是一个坚定的人，综合以上信息可知，Douglas是一个既乐观又坚定的人。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“At the age of 14, Gabby Douglas knew that for her to make it to the Olympics, she needed a change. (14岁的Gabby Douglas知道，要想参加奥运会，她需要做出改变)”和倒数第二段中的“She once said, “When I started this journey, I never knew what it took to get to the Olympics. I had a lot of self-doubt. You have to believe that you’re good enough and not give up.” (她曾经说过：“当我开始这段旅程时，我从来不知道要参加奥运会需要付出什么代价。我有很多自我怀疑。你必须相信自己足够好，不要放弃。”)”可知，14岁的Gabby Douglas为了参加奥运会做出很多的改变，在实现她的奥运梦想时她甚至有过自我怀疑，但她相信自己足够好，仍旧没有放弃，结合最后一段中的“Douglas eventually found the determination to stick with her dream, no matter how tough the journey. Not only did she help her team win gold, but she also won gold in the all-around — making her the first black woman to do so. (道格拉斯最终下定决心坚持自己的梦想，无论路途多么艰难。她不仅帮助她的团队赢得了金牌，而且还赢得了全能项目的金牌——这使她成为第一位获得金牌的黑人女性)”可知，最终她下定决心坚持自己的梦想，并且成为第一位获得金牌的黑人女性，综合以上信息可知，从道格拉斯的故事中学到的是“有志者事竟成”的道理。故选D项。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川成都石室中学·期中) Crowded by defenders, Charlie Villanueva leaps toward the basket. One hand lifts the ball high, and for a moment he seems to hang in the air. Then he hammers the ball through the rim. Slam dunk! His career may look like a slam dunk, being a national champion at the University of Connecticut, and setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors. However, life wasn’t always easy for him. His success is due to more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata, which is not infectious but is caused by an error in the immune system that triggers germ-fighting cells to attack the body’s own hair-growing cells. Charlie was affected at age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12. This made him a target for bullying, leading him to withdraw and hide under caps and hoods. With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off. All along the way, Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to helping others. Ever since his first year as a new player, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and went on to establish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation, an organization aimed at supporting families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all forms of bullying. As the son of immigrants from the· Dominican Republic, he has even worked towards ending poverty in that country. Charlie inspires young people to embrace their individuality and have confidence in themselves. “We’re all unique in our own ways,” he says, encouraging them to remember that with dedication and self-belief, any dream is within reach. 1．Why is Charlie’s slam dunk mentioned in Paragraph 1? A．To compare him with other champions. B．To highlight his skills and achievements. C．To explain how a slam dunk is performed. D．To demonstrate a specific moment in a game. 2．What made Charlie avoid his peers? A．An infectious skin disease. B．His being made fun of. C．An error in the immune system. D．His average ability to play basketball. 3．Which of the following best describes Charlie? A．Humble and responsible. B．Strong-willed and helpful. C．Innovative and generous. D．Good-natured and tolerant. 4．What message does the text convey? A．Fortune favors the prepared. B．Actions speak louder than words. C．What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. D．A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了篮球运动员查理·乌尼维加的成长经历，他克服脱发症和欺凌，通过篮球获得成功，并致力于帮助他人和反对欺凌。 1．推理判断题。由文章第一段中“One hand lifts the ball high, and for a moment he seems to hang in the air. Then he hammers the ball through the rim. Slam dunk! His career may look like a slam dunk, being a national champion at the University of Connecticut, and setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors. (一只手把球举得很高，有那么一会儿，他似乎悬在空中。然后他把球击过篮筐。扣篮！他的职业生涯可能看起来像一个灌篮，成为康涅狄格大学的全国冠军，并在多伦多猛龙队创造了初学者的记录。)”可知，提到他的扣篮是为了突出他的技能和成就。故选B。 2．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“His success is due to more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata, which is not infectious but is caused by an error in the immune system that triggers germ-fighting cells to attack the body’s own hair-growing cells. Charlie was affected at age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12. This made him a target for bullying, leading him to withdraw and hide under caps and hoods. (他的成功不仅仅是因为他打篮球的能力，他今天的成就在很大程度上要归功于一种叫做斑秃的皮肤病，这种疾病不是传染性的，而是由免疫系统的错误引起的，这种错误会触发对抗细菌的细胞攻击身体自身的生发细胞。查理在10岁时受到影响，12岁时脱发。这使他成为欺凌的目标，导致他退缩并躲在帽子和兜帽下。)”可知，被嘲笑使他避免与同龄人接触。故选B。 3．推理判断题。由文章第三段中“With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off. (在母亲的支持下，查理在篮球中找到了慰藉。他将挫折和压力转化为动力，不断提高自己的技能，直到他的天赋盖过了他的身体状况。欺凌停止了，他的篮球生涯开始了。)”可知，他有坚强的意志。由文章第四段中“All along the way, Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to helping others. Ever since his first year as a new player, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and went on to establish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation, an organization aimed at supporting families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all forms of bullying.(一路走来，查理一直致力于帮助他人。从他作为新球员的第一年开始，他就担任了国家斑秃基金会的发言人，并建立了查理维拉纽瓦基金会，该组织旨在支持有脱发儿童的家庭，并阻止各种形式的欺凌。)”可知，查理一直致力于帮助他人，这表明他是乐于助人的。因此，坚强意志和乐于助人最能描述查理。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，由文章第三段“With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off. (在母亲的支持下，查理在篮球中找到了慰藉。他将挫折和压力转化为动力，不断提高自己的技能，直到他的天赋盖过了他的身体状况。欺凌停止了，他的篮球生涯开始了。)”可知，查理虽然遭受了脱发症的困扰，但他凭借坚强的意志和乐于助人的品质，不仅在篮球上取得了成功，还积极帮助他人。这表明逆境使人更强大。故选C。 Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川成都金牛区成都七中万达集团学校联考·期中) There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time’s Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn’t always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back, he had abandoned his family. This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him. King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall, which demotivated him too. Although Stephen King didn’t see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things. People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom used to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored. Stephen King’s love of stories was developed from a very young age and he carried that tradition with his own children along with his wife Tabitha. In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel “Carrie”, which is scary. The rest followed from after that as he published many amazing books like The Shining, IT, Firestarter, and Cujo. All of these books became instant classics and got their own movie and television shows adaptions. 1．What is the main reason leading Stephen King to become a best-selling author? A．His in-born writing talents. B．His unfortunate childhood. C．His excellent promotion skills. D．His mom’s miserable experiences. 2．What left Stephen King not even speaking a single word? A．He was knocked down by a passing train. B．He was badly criticized by a close classmate. C．He was depressed by the constant moves. D．He was heart-struck by the pass-away of a friend. 3．What does the underlined word “demotivated” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Discouraged. B．Refreshed. C．Embarrassed. D．Aroused. 4．Why didn’t Stephen’s mom hire a babysitter? A．The family was too poor to hire a babysitter. B．The children were too naughty to be looked after. C．The children could actually entertain themselves. D．The children were young enough to care for themselves. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述斯蒂芬·金虽然经历了不幸的童年，然而正是这种不幸的童年使得他见证并积累了众多的写作素材，从而创作出旷世杰作。 1．推理判断题。通读全文，从斯蒂芬·金的生活经历可知，斯蒂芬·金经历了不幸的童年：2岁时父亲离家而去、见证母亲独自抚养作者及其哥哥的艰辛、亲历好友被火车撞倒离世、虽因病辍学，随后一年又不得已被征入伍等等，他见证并积累了众多的写作素材，从而创作出旷世杰作，所以斯蒂芬·金成为畅销书作家的主要原因是他不幸的童年。第三段“Although Stephen King didn’t see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things.(虽然斯蒂芬·金不认为自己的童年有什么特别的，但他确实说过他总是被可怕的东西迷住了。)”和最后一段“In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel “Carrie”, which is scary. (1973年，斯蒂芬·金出版了他的第一部小说《魔女嘉莉》，开始了他惊人的成功之旅，这部小说是恐怖的。)”也印证了这一推断。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him.(原来，他的一个朋友被火车撞死了，这给他留下了情感上的伤疤。)”可知，一位朋友的去世使斯蒂芬·金非常伤心。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据划线词前半句“King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall,(后来，金因为一些严重的健康问题而辍学，并被告知他必须在第二年秋天再次入伍，)”可知，金后来因为一些严重的健康问题而辍学，这是一件令人泄气的事，所以demotivated意为Discouraged“使泄气”之意。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom used to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored.(人们过去常常以他们对文学的热爱来承认金一家，事实上，每当斯蒂芬的妈妈出去时，她都不会雇保姆，因为孩子们过去常常互相读小说，这样他们就不会感到无聊。)”可知，孩子们通过给彼此读故事来“自娱自乐”（entertain themselves），不需要成人照顾。故选C。 Passage 5 (24-25高二上·四川成都外国语学校·期中) Cai Lei, former vice-president of JD Group, reveals how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis (诊断) set him on the path to find a cure. Born to a farmer’s family in 1978, Cai has been deeply influenced by his father’s idea that “one has to fight for himself”. Since primary school, he has been getting up before 5 am to run and study English. At 29, Cai became chief tax manager in Vanke Co. In 2011, he joined JD Group, where he led his team to develop the first electronic invoice (发票) in China. Wherever he worked, he always tried his best to create new value. Diagnosed with ALS in 2019, he would have only two to five years to live. ALS is usually caused by the gradual death of motor neurons(神经元), which makes normally easy movements like drinking water, eating, going to the bathroom, and speaking impossible. Finally, patients will completely rely on machines and others’ help to survive. So far, only two medicines are available to treat ALS, but they can at most extend patients’ life for several months without improving their living quality. To develop effective drugs is the only way to save ALS patients. However, the intense effort required, which is unprofitable for so rare an illness, makes it a mission almost impossible. It usually takes 10-15 years to complete the research cycle for a new drug and the cost is $1-3billion. Take Alzheimer’s disease for example. Between 2000 and 2017, investment in new drugs for this more common disease was over $600 billion, and 99.6% of the research on more than 300 drugs failed. Cai decided to take matters into his own hands. He started his own medical technology company, built his own research team, and volunteered to try more than 30 new medicines which all failed. However, he has decided that even if all efforts prove fruitless, he will continue. To shoot the last bullet, he has decided to donate his brain and spinal cord for scientific research. He will not die for nothing. 1．What kind of person is Cai Lei? A．Extremely gifted and ambitious. B．Hard-working and warm-hearted. C．Quite responsible and dependable. D．Highly motivated and strong-willed. 2．What might happen to people diagnosed with ALS? A．Losing the ability to think and speak normally. B．Maintaining a normal life by taking medicines. C．Dying within months of a confirmed diagnosis. D．Needing external assistance to survive in the end. 3．Why is Alzheimer’s disease mentioned in paragraph 4? A．To talk about the severity of Alzheimer. B．To prove Alzheimer to be a common disease. C．To explain the difficulty of finding a cure for ALS. D．To ask for more investment in the research on ALS. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Joint efforts to fight ALS B．A man who never gives in C．ASL, a rare deadly disease D．Suffering of a man with ALS 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了京东集团前副总裁蔡磊因肌萎缩性侧索硬化症(ALS）走上了寻找治疗方法的道路。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段提到了蔡磊的事迹“Born to a farmer’s family in 1978, Cai has been deeply influenced by his father’s idea that “one has to fight for himself”. Since primary school, he has been getting up before 5 am to run and study English. At 29, Cai became chief tax manager in Vanke Co. In 2011, he joined JD Group, where he led his team to develop the first electronic invoice(发票) in China. Wherever he worked, he always tried his best to create new value.”（蔡先生1978年出生在一个农民家庭，他深受父亲“人要为自己奋斗”的思想的影响。从小学开始，他一直在早上5点前起床跑步和学习英语。29岁时，他成为万科公司的首席税务经理。2011年，他加入京东集团，在那里他带领他的团队开发了中国第一个电子发票。无论他在哪里工作，他总是尽力创造新的价值）可知，蔡磊不受自己家庭的影响，刻苦学习，并且在工作的时候也努力地为公司创造价值，说明他是一个有着坚强意志的，且有着强烈动机的人。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“ALS is usually caused by the gradual death of motor neurons(神经元), which makes normally easy movements like drinking water, eating, going to the bathroom, and speaking impossible. Finally, patients will completely rely on machines and others’ help to survive.”（肌萎缩侧索硬化症通常是由运动神经元的逐渐死亡引起的，这使得像喝水、吃饭、上厕所和说话等正常的简单运动变得不可能。最后，病人将完全依赖机器和其他人的帮助来生存）可知，患上ALS的人在后期会逐渐丧失运动能力，连最基本的功能都丧失，需要借助外在的帮助才能生存下去。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“However, the intense effort required, which is unprofitable for so rare an illness, makes it a mission almost impossible. It usually takes 10-15 years to complete the research cycle for a new drug and the cost is $1-3billion.”（然而，对于一种如此罕见的疾病，所需要的巨大努力是无利可图的，这使得这项任务几乎不可能完成。一种新药的研究周期通常需要10-15年，成本为13亿美元。）和“Take Alzheimer’s disease for example. Between 2000 and 2017, investment in new drugs for this more common disease was over $600 billion, and 99.6% of the research on more than 300 drugs failed.”（以老年痴呆症为例，2000年至2017年期间，针对这种更常见疾病的新药投资超过6000亿美元，300多种药物的研究中有99.6%失败。）可知，该段提到了研发阿尔兹海默症药品的资金投入，并且在这些研究中失败的概率；由此可知，针对罕见病来研发药物这条路即需要投入大量的资金，又需要承担高失败率的风险，研发特效药的过程是非常不容易的，因此针对ALS罕见病的药物研发也是十分不容易的。因此推测，第四段中提到阿尔兹海默症的原因是为了解释找到ALS治疗方法的困难之处。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。第一段“Cai Lei, former vice-president of JD Group, reveals how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS)diagnosis(诊断) set him on the path to find a cure.”（京东集团前副总裁蔡磊透露，肌萎缩性侧索硬化症(ALS)的诊断如何让他踏上了寻找治疗方法的道路。）总起介绍了罹患ALS的蔡磊开始寻找能够治疗这种疾病的方法，第二段通过他的事迹侧面描写了他是一个有着强烈动机且有着坚强意志的人，最后一段提到“Cai decided to take matters into his own hands.”（蔡决定自己动手。）以及“However, he has decided that even if all efforts prove fruitless, he will continue. To shoot the last bullet, he has decided to donate his brain and spinal cord for scientific research. He will not die for nothing.”（然而，他已经决定，即使所有的努力都是徒劳的，他也会继续下去。为了打最后一颗子弹，他决定捐献自己的大脑和脊髓用于科学研究。他不会白死的）可知，他为这个疾病的治疗方法付出了很多，哪怕是死后捐献自己的身体也在所不惜，即他是一个永不言弃，永不向疾病投降的人。B项“A man who never gives in”（一个永不屈服的人）能很好地概括文章内容，符合文意。故选B。 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川德阳博雅明德高级中学·期中) My name is Alice. Early last year, I was troubled by an anxiety that crippled ( 削弱 ) my ability to do anything. I felt like a storm cloud hung over me. For almost a year I struggled on, constantly staring at this wall that faced me. My perfectionist tendencies were the main root of this: I wanted to be perfect at whatever I did, which obviously in life is not possible, but it consumed me. One day, I attended a presentation by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school. His presentation not only awed and inspired me, but also helped emerge an inner desire to make a difference in the world. I joined a pre-presentation dinner with him and that smaller setting allowed me to slowly build up my courage to speak one-on-one with him—an idea that had seemed completely impossible. This first contact was where my story began. A month later, Brown invited me to attend the World Youth Wildlife Conference. Looking back, I now see that this would be the first in a series of timely opportunities that my old self would have let pass, but that this new and more confident Alice enthusiastically seized. Shortly after I received his invitation, applications to join the Youth for Nature and the Youth for Planet groups were sent around through my high school. I decided to commit to completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect nature. Each of these new steps continued to grow my confidence. I am writing this just six months since my journey began and I’ve realised that my biggest obstacle ( 障碍 ) this whole time was myself. It was that voice in the back of my head telling me that one phrase that has stopped so many people from reaching their potential: I can’t. They say good things come to those who wait; I say: grab every opportunity with everything you have and be impatient. After all, nature does not require our patience, but our action. 1．What was the main cause for Alice’s anxiety? A．Her inability to act her age. B．Her habit of consumption. C．Her desire to be perfect. D．Her lack of inspiration. 2．How did Grant Brown’s presentation influence Alice? A．She decided to do something for nature. B．She tasted the sweetness of friendship. C．She learned about the harm of desire. D．She built up her courage to speak up. 3．The activities Alice joined in helped her to become more ________. A．intelligent B．confident C．innovative D．critical 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Patience is a cure of anxiety. C．Action is worry’s worst enemy. D．Everything comes to those who wait. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者通过参加保护自然活动治愈好了自己的焦虑。 1．细节理解题。由文章第一段“My perfectionist tendencies were the main root of this: I wanted to be perfect at whatever I did, which obviously in life is not possible, but it consumed me.(我的完美主义倾向是这一点的主要根源：无论我做什么，我都想做到完美，这在生活中显然是不可能的，但它消耗了我。)”可知，是要求完美导致了焦虑。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。由文章第二段“One day, I attended a presentation by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school. His presentation not only awed and inspired me, but also helped emerge an inner desire to make a difference in the world. (一天，我在高中参加了野生动物保护主义者Grant Brown的演讲。他的演讲不仅让我感到敬畏和鼓舞，还帮助我产生了一种内在的愿望，希望在世界上有所作为。)”和文章第三段“ Shortly after I received his invitation, applications to join the Youth for Nature and the Youth for Planet groups were sent around through my high school. I decided to commit to completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect nature. (在我收到他的邀请后不久，我的高中就收到了加入“Youth for Nature”和“Youth for Plane”组织的申请。我决定致力于完成这些申请，很快我就成为了一个日益壮大的全球年轻人保护自然团队的一员。)”可知，是Grant Brown让作者开始为从事保护自然地活动中。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。由文章第三段“I decided to commit to completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect nature. Each of these new steps continued to grow my confidence.(我决定完成申请，很快我就成为了一个不断壮大的全球年轻人保护自然团队的一员。每一步都让我更加自信。)”可知，Alice 加入这些活动让她变得更自信了。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。由第一段“ Early last year, I was troubled by an anxiety that crippled ( 削弱 ) my ability to do anything. I felt like a storm cloud hung over me.”（去年年初，我被一种焦虑困扰，它削弱了我做任何事情的能力。）由文章第三段“I decided to commit to completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect nature. Each of these new steps continued to grow my confidence.(我决定完成申请，很快我就成为了一个不断壮大的全球年轻人保护自然团队的一员。每一步都让我更加自信。)可知，文章主要讲述作者通过参加保护自然活动治愈好了自己的焦虑。所以从文章中我们能学到行动是忧虑最大的敌人。故选C项。 Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川达州铁路中学·期中) I first began experiencing anxiety and depression at the age of 14, after being bullied at school for years. While at first anxiety and depression would come and go, it eventually became a constant part of my life. I was so eager to find the solution to overcoming my anxiety and depression that I tried everything from when I was in college to graduate school: mood-changing medication, special teas, yoga, anything I read about in books, and advice given by doctors. Despite this, I still felt I hadn’t even come close to managing the problem. But one afternoon, my eyes fell upon an article in a magazine I was reading that talked about how dogs were able to help people with anxiety and depression. The very next day, I decided to get a dog — a corgi. When I brought my little corgi, Buddy, home, I didn’t realize how much he would change my life. It didn’t happen right away, however. Once the “puppy excitement” went away, my anxiety and depression came back as usual. One morning, I woke up with those familiar feelings again. I didn’t want to get out of bed. I turned to pull the covers back over my head and gave up. That was when I saw Buddy. Buddy started jumping all over me, licking my face, letting me know that it was time to go outside. It was as if he were saying, “There’s no time to be sad; the world is amazing!” And for the first time in my life, on a day when my anxiety and depression were strong, I got out of bed. I put on my winter clothes and went for a walk in the snow with my new friend. I realized at that moment, walking down the street in winter, my life was changing. I really was a new girl. Sure, I still have days when I feel down or anxious. But with Buddy by my side, I’ve finally learned how to manage these feelings and emotions. 1．According to the first two paragraphs, the author__. A．has been a school bully for years. B．tried many ways to fight depression but nothing worked. C．suffered from depression since college. D．felt less depressed after taking medication and doing yoga. 2．How did the author know having a dog might help with her depression? A．She heard it from some other depression sufferers. B．A doctor recommended it to her. C．She read it in an article by chance. D．She found out herself after spending some time with a corgi. 3．How does the author feel in the last paragraph? A．Doubtful. B．Anxious. C．Confused. D．Optimistic. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Defeating depression with Buddy. B．Keeping a dog benefits us a lot. C．Getting rid of anxiety. D．Puppy excitement. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者是如何在狗狗Buddy的帮助下克服焦虑和抑郁的。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“I was so eager to find the solution to overcoming my anxiety and depression that I tried everything from when I was in college to graduate school: mood-changing medication, special teas, yoga, anything I read about in books, and advice given by doctors. Despite this, I still felt I hadn’t even come close to managing the problem.(我非常渴望找到克服焦虑和抑郁的方法，从大学到研究生，我尝试了所有方法：改变情绪的药物、特殊的茶、瑜伽、我在书中读到的任何东西，以及医生给的建议。尽管如此，我仍然觉得我离解决这个问题还差得远)”可知，作者出现焦虑和抑郁后，采用了很多方法试图改善，但都没用。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“But one afternoon, my eyes fell upon an article in a magazine I was reading that talked about how dogs were able to help people with anxiety and depression.(但是有一天下午，我看到一本杂志上的一篇文章，讲的是狗如何能够帮助焦虑和抑郁的人)”可知，作者读到一本杂志上的一篇文章，文章谈到了狗如何能够帮助那些焦虑和抑郁的人。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“But with Buddy by my side, I’ve finally learned how to manage these feelings and emotions.(但有巴迪在我身边，我终于学会了如何管理这些感觉和情绪)”可知，在Buddy的陪伴下，作者终于学会了如何管理这些感觉和情绪，所以作者是乐观的。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Sure, I still have days when I feel down or anxious. But with Buddy by my side, I’ve finally learned how to manage these feelings and emotions.(当然，我也有沮丧或焦虑的时候。但有巴迪在我身边，我终于学会了如何管理这些感觉和情绪)”以及文章讲述了作者是如何在狗狗Buddy的帮助下克服焦虑和抑郁的，因此最好的标题应该是“和Buddy一起克服郁闷”。故选A。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川射洪中学校·期中) As an art graduate, I have always considered myself an artist. However, my journey as a jewelry maker began with an earring-making experience during the pandemic (疫情) when businesses were shutting down. I struggled with large amounts of time, unemployed and unmotivated. I didn’t know what to do until my friends suggested we make something “cute” from clay (粘土). He was in a rut as well and was looking for an opportunity to get refreshed. While searching online, I was attracted by the photos of beautiful earrings. Thinking about my own possible designs, for the first time in so long, brought me excitement. I began making my first pair once the materials arrived. I rolled, baked, and connected the clay pieces again and again, trying to make the combination perfect. It took me almost six hours to complete, leaving me with cuts all over my hands due to the repeated use of tools. While the earrings were still not perfect, I felt proud and eager to do better. Afterwards, I officially started my jewelry-making journey by setting up an Instagram account to display my creations and to seek out other artists. Thanks to their help, I built upon my skills and found myself improving. Later on, I began receiving messages from interested buyers, which encouraged me much. Surprisingly, my creations were bought and worn by more and more people, shipped across the country, and carried in luggage as gifts or souvenirs. Now I am lucky enough to have a full-time job where I have less time to create. But I’ll never give it up since it is creating jewelry that reminds me of my passion as an artist. 1．What does the underlined phrase “in a rut” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Stuck in self-criticism. B．Leading a dull life. C．Tired from a busy schedule. D．Struggling for fame. 2．Which best describes the author’s earring-making experience in Paragraph 3? A．Painful. B．Perfect. C．Rewarding. D．Disappointing. 3．What helped the author improve her jewelry-making skills? A．Recognition from buyers. B．Lessons from the past. C．Encouragement from friends. D．Help from other artists. 4．What’s the main idea of this text? A．Clay art won me great fame. B．Making jewelry helped me out. C．Making jewelry built my character. D．Clay art fueled my passion for business. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者如何开始制作耳环以及作者做耳环的经历对作者的影响。 1．词句猜测题。根据第二段“I struggled with large amounts of time, unemployed and unmotivated. I didn’t know what to do until my friends suggested we make something “cute” from clay (粘土). (我在大量的时间里挣扎，没有工作，没有动力。我不知道该怎么办，直到我的朋友建议我们用粘土做一些“可爱”的东西。)”可知，作者过得很无聊，再根据第二段“was looking for an opportunity to get refreshed.(正在寻找一个恢复精神的机会)”可知，作者的那个朋友也过着无聊的生活，划线短语in a rut的意思是“过着无聊的生活”，和Leading a dull life意思相近，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“While the earrings were still not perfect, I felt proud and eager to do better.(虽然耳环还不够完美，但我感到自豪，并渴望做得更好。)”和第四段“Afterwards, I officially started my jewelry-making journey by setting up an Instagram account to display my creations and to seek out other artists.(之后，我正式开始了我的珠宝制作之旅，建立了一个Instagram账户来展示我的作品，并寻找其他艺术家。)”可知，作者制作耳环的经历是很值得的，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Afterwards, I officially started my jewelry-making journey by setting up an Instagram account to display my creations and to seek out other artists. Thanks to their help, I built upon my skills and found myself improving.(之后，我正式开始了我的珠宝制作之旅，建立了一个Instagram账户来展示我的作品，并寻找其他艺术家。多亏了他们的帮助，我的技能得到了提高，并发现自己在进步。)”可知，来自其他艺术家的帮助帮助作者提高了自己的珠宝制作技能，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“However, my journey as a jewelry maker began with an earring-making experience during the pandemic (疫情) when businesses were shutting down.(然而，我作为珠宝制造商的旅程始于大流行期间企业关闭时的耳环制作经历。)”和最后一段“Now I am lucky enough to have a full-time job where I have less time to create. But I’ll never give it up since it is creating jewelry that reminds me of my passion as an artist.(现在我很幸运有一份全职工作，我没有那么多时间去创造。但我永远不会放弃，因为它是创造珠宝让我想起我作为一个艺术家的激情。)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者如何开始制作耳环以及作者做耳环的经历对作者的影响，因此文章的主旨是B选项“Making jewelry helped me out.(制作珠宝帮我走出困境。)”，故选B。 Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川泸州龙马潭区·期中) Coming of age is that time in each of our lives when we begin to see the possibilities. The world opens up in ways that matures our vision, gives us a sense of responsibility and gratitude. Connor Thomson had just started college and loved being at that phase in his life where he could eat all the pizza he wanted, yet engage in adult conversations with his parents about the responsibility to make life better for others. Connor’s optimism was striking. There was so much he could do, so much he could become. But it all ended one night when Connor was distracted(分心的) while driving in a Colorado canyon. Connor’s father, David, took it particularly hard. A father sees more than his own traits in his son; he sees greater possibilities than he achieved. Taking that hope away left David feeling aimless. But Connor’s optimism was one of those traits passed on to him by his father. So David got to work. First, he established the Honor Connor Scholarship Fund to reward students who served in the community. Next, he went to work creating a research-based curriculum that educates University of Colorado Boulder students and their families about the dangers of texting and driving. David now works with lecturers at various colleges and high schools, ensuring young minds understand how statically at risk they are when they text and drive. He’s become a passionate advocate for preparing young people to drive safely and not subconsciously reach for their phones while they’re at the wheel. It includes a very simple three-part commitment: to not text or use social media while driving, speak out if riding with a driver who is distracted and encourage friends and family to drive phone-free. While every constructive effort reminds David of the loss he suffered, he is encouraged knowing that more young people with so much to offer the word will be around to do good. “I get to be a part of what Connor would have done,” says David. 1．Why does the author mention Coming of age? A．To display Connor’s optimism. B．To convey his regret for Connor. C．To offer the family background. D．To show Connor’s academic talent. 2．Which of the following can best describe David? A．Optimistic and helpful. B．Self-centered but determined. C．Thoughtful and daring. D．Cool-minded but reasonable. 3．What does David now focus on? A．Managing his own company. B．Keeping the three-part promise. C．Saving people from distracted driving. D．Keeping students focused on school. 4．What does the text mainly talk about? A．How a death could affect a whole family. B．What lesson we can get from an accident. C．A young man’s life claimed by careless driving. D．One father turning his loss into helping others. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Connor在一次事故中失去了生命，但是他的父亲David化悲痛为力量，为大学设立奖学金，而且还宣传安全驾驶知识。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Coming of age is that time in each of our lives when we begin to see the possibilities. The world opens up in ways that matures our vision, gives us a sense of responsibility and gratitude... But it all ended one night when Connor was distracted (分心的) while driving in a Colorado canyon.(成年是我们每个人开始看到可能性的时候。这个世界的开放使我们的视野更加成熟，给我们一种责任感和感恩之心……但有一天晚上，Connor在科罗拉多峡谷开车时分心了，一切都结束了)”可知，成年是美好的，每个人都开始看到可能性的时候，但是Connor却在成年的时候因为开车分心而失去了生命。由此推知，作者提到“成年”是为了表达他对Connor失去生命的遗憾。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“But Connor’s optimism was one of those traits passed on to him by his father.(但是Connor的乐观是他父亲遗传给他的特质之一)”和“So David got to work. First, he established the Honor Connor Scholarship Fund to reward students who served in the community. Next, he went to work creating a research-based curriculum that educates University of Colorado Boulder students and their families about the dangers of texting and driving.(所以大卫开始工作。首先，他设立了Connor荣誉奖学金基金，以奖励在社区服务的学生。接下来，他开始创建一个以研究为基础的课程，教育科罗拉多大学博尔德分校学生和他们的家人有关发短信和开车的危险)”可推知，David乐观且乐于助人，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“David now works with lecturers at various colleges and high schools, ensuring young minds understand how statically at risk they are when they text and drive. (David现在与各大学和高中的讲师合作，确保年轻人了解他们在发短信和开车时有多大的静态风险)”可知，现在David主要与各大学和高中的讲师合作，确保年轻人了解他们在发短信和开车时有多大的静态风险，即他现在主要关注于从分心驾驶中拯救人们。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“While every constructive effort reminds David of the loss he suffered, he is encouraged knowing that more young people with so much to offer the word will be around to do good. “I get to be a part of what Connor would have done,” says David.(尽管每一次建设性的努力都会让David想起他所遭受的损失，但是他仍然感到鼓舞，因为他知道更多的年轻人会在这个世界上做好事。“我要成为Connor会做的事情的一部分，”David说)”可知，文章主要讲述了Connor在一次事故中失去了生命，但是他的父亲David化悲痛为力量，为大学设立奖学金，而且还宣传安全驾驶知识。由此可知，D项“一个父亲化悲痛为力量来帮助别人”能够概括文章大意。故选D。 Passage 5 (24-25高二上·四川攀枝花第三中学·期中) My family had a room that we called the Library, but even back then I knew it was just our dining room with a few bookshelves around a small table. When I was a kid, I was told that all these books are precious things— they must never be folded, bent, or broken. Any dirty marks or notes on a book are banned and our reading should always be a clean activity since it’s what separates us from the beasts. Preservation of all texts was the most important thing in the world. Years later, when I began reading everything I could in my early teens, I tiptoed into the Library one day and discovered, to my horror, that all the books were still extremely new. It was row after row, shelf after shelf. Something clicked and I knew I had found a horrible secret about my family: they had bought these books to be displayed like jewellery, rather than to be read. In that moment I knew that all those silly rules around reading and books were dead wrong and that there was nothing sadder in this world than an unused book— clean, without any trace of the reader at all. Now here’s the secret: good reading is messy reading. If I want the kind of novel that gets deep into my bones, the sort of non-fiction mystery that stays with me years after the fact, then I must bring sticky notes (便利贴) and let my books get scuffed (磨损) along the way. I should always walk away from a book with visible progress of my reading. After years of treating my books as if they ought to be preserved in a museum, I now believe that you should honour the books by breaking them. Read them all so messily! Truly read the books, anytime and anywhere, no matter how much we f old them, bend them, or tear them! Throw them into your backpack or leave them open by the side of your bed. Don’t worry about stains or torn edges after years of reading. That is what a book is. That is what a book is for. 1．Where did the author’s family store their books? A．In the study. B．In the dining room. C．In the bedroom. D．In the living room. 2．What does the author imply about his family’s book collection? A．It was piled in a mess. B．It was mainly for decoration. C．It was large and various. D．It was kept for a good price. 3．What does the underlined part “Something clicked” mean? A．I clicked the mouse. B．I suddenly felt puzzled. C．Something made a sound. D．Something occurred to me. 4．Which opinion may the author agree on? A．Good books are valuable jewelry. B．Books are the ladder of human progress. C．Read thousands of books regardless of their state. D．Protect books as they’ re the source of knowledge. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的家人把书存放在餐厅，随着作者长大认识到了家里的书籍只是装饰品，感悟到在这个世界上没有什么比一本没有用过的书更令人悲伤的了——干净，没有任何读者的痕迹。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“My family had a room that we called the Library, but even back then I knew it was just our dining room with a few bookshelves around a small table.(我们家有一个房间，我们称之为图书馆，但即使在那时，我也知道那只是我们的餐厅，在一张小桌子周围放着几个书架)”可知，作者的家人把书存放在餐厅。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“I knew I had found a horrible secret about my family: they had bought these books to be displayed like jewellery, rather than to be read.(我知道我发现了一个关于我家人的可怕秘密:他们买这些书是为了像珠宝一样陈列，而不是为了阅读)”可知，作者家的藏书主要是用来装饰的。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Years later, when I began reading everything I could in my early teens, I tiptoed into the Library one day and discovered, to my horror, that all the books were still extremely new. It was row after row, shelf after shelf.(多年以后，在我十几岁的时候，我开始读所有我能读的书。有一天，我蹑手蹑脚地走进图书馆，惊恐地发现，所有的书都还是全新的。一排接一排，一架接一架)”以及划线词后文“I knew I had found a horrible secret about my family: they had bought these books to be displayed like jewellery, rather than to be read.(我知道我发现了一个关于我家人的可怕秘密：他们买这些书是为了像珠宝一样陈列，而不是为了阅读)”可知，作者发现所有的书是全新的，于是突然明白了家里的书是作为装饰品，而不是为了阅读。故划线词意思是“我突然明白一件事”。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“After years of treating my books as if they ought to be preserved in a museum, I now believe that you should honour the books by breaking them. Read them all so messily! Truly read the books, anytime and anywhere, no matter how much we f old them, bend them, or tear them! Throw them into your backpack or leave them open by the side of your bed. Don’t worry about stains or torn edges after years of reading. That is what a book is. That is what a book is for.(多年来，我一直把我的书当作应该保存在博物馆里的东西来对待，现在我认为，你应该打破它们，以示对这些书的尊重。把它们统统都读一遍！真正地阅读书籍，无论何时何地，无论我们如何将它们折叠、弯曲或撕裂！把它们扔进背包里，或者把它们打开放在床边。不用担心经年累月的阅读会留下污渍或破损的边缘。这就是一本书。这就是书的作用)”可知，作者认为读成千上万的书，不管它们的状态如何。故选C。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川南充高级中学·期中) Born Heinz Alfred Kissinger on May 27, 1923, Germany, Henry Kissinger was a shy, introverted and bookish child. He was not outgoing, because he was lost in his books. He and his Jewish family, fled to America in 1938. Settled in New York, he got American nationality during World War Ⅱ in 1943, and joined the U.S. Army, serving as a German interpreter from 1943-1946. He was awarded a Bronze Star in 1945. Following his military service, Kissinger attended Harvard University and graduated in 1950, earning master’s and PhD degrees from the university in 1952 and 1954. He then joined the Harvard staff, where he worked from 1954 to 1969. Upon his election, President Richard Nixon appointed Kissinger as his national security advisor, a position held from January 20, 1969, to November 3, 1975. On September 23, 1973, Kissinger took on the dual role of secretary of state, making him the first person to hold both positions at once. He was also the first secretary of state born on foreign soil. Kissinger quickly established himself as a diplomatic heavyweight. Over this period, he tried to ease growing hostilities with the Soviet Union. The great foreign policy trial of Kissinger’s career was the Vietnam War. By the time he became national security advisor in 1969, the Vietnam War had become enormously costly, deadly, and unpopular. Seeking to achieve “peace with honor,” Kissinger combined fighting with negotiating campaigns on North Vietnam, designed to ensure the honour of America. On January 27, 1973, Kissinger and his North Vietnamese negotiating partner, Le Duc Tho, finally signed a cease-fire agreement to end direct American involvement in the conflict. Both men were honored with the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize, though Duc declined. In addition to ending the Vietnam War, Kissinger also accomplished a host of other foreign policy achievements. In 1971, he made two secret trips to the People’s Republic of China, paving the way for President Nixon’s historic visit in 1972 and the normalization of Chinese American relations in 1979. Kissinger died on November 29, 2023, at his home in Connecticut. He was 100. 1．Henry Kissinger got a prize in 1945 because of ______. A．his great work in the army B．his joining the army C．his great academic achievements D．his contributions to foreign affairs 2．What does the underlined word “heavyweight” mean in paragraph 2? A．far man B．important figure C．famous politician D．national advisor 3．From the passage, what do we know about Henry Kissinger? A．He dreamt to be successful in politics when young. B．He was a scholar before becoming a politician. C．He got his master’s degree at the age of 27. D．He was awarded Nobel Peace Prize alone. 4．What is Kissinger’s general attitude to China? A．Indifferent. B．Negative. C．Hostile. D．Friendly. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了亨利·基辛格的生平。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Settled in New York, he got American nationality during World War Ⅱ in 1943, and joined the U.S. Army, serving as a German interpreter from 1943-1946. He was awarded a Bronze Star in 1945.(他定居纽约，1943年在第二次世界大战期间获得美国国籍，并于1943年至1946年加入美国陆军，担任德国翻译。1945年，他被授予铜星勋章。)”可知，由于他在军队中的出色工作，他被授予铜星勋章。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据画线词下面一句“Over this period, he tried to ease growing hostilities with the Soviet Union.(在此期间，他试图缓和与苏联日益加剧的敌对关系。)”可知，作为国务卿，基辛格试图缓和与苏联之间的关系，由此可推测出，他在外交上的地位很重要，heavyweight意为“重量级人物”，与B项“important figure”意思相近。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Following his military service, Kissinger attended Harvard University and graduated in 1950, earning master’s and PhD degrees from the university in 1952 and 1954. He then joined the Harvard staff, where he worked from 1954 to 1969. Upon his election, President Richard Nixon appointed Kissinger as his national security advisor, a position held from January 20, 1969, to November 3, 1975.(服完兵役后，基辛格就读于哈佛大学，1950年毕业，1952年和1954年分别获得该大学的硕士和博士学位。然后，他成为哈佛大学的职工，从1954年到1969年在那里工作。理查德·尼克松总统当选后，任命基辛格为他的国家安全顾问，任期从1969年1月20日至1975年11月3日。)”可知，基辛格在从政之前是一名学者。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“In 1971, he made two secret trips to the People’s Republic of China, paving the way for President Nixon’s historic visit in 1972 and the normalization of Chinese American relations in 1979.(1971年，他两次秘密访问中华人民共和国，为1972年尼克松总统的历史性访问和1979年中美关系正常化铺平了道路)”可知，基辛格帮助推动中美关系缓和，由此可推测出，他对中国很友好。故选D。 Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川合江县马街中学校·期中) While for many a chef, serving up the fanciest (最优质的) and most delicious meals is the final aim, Rudolf Brand has an extra aim: fighting food waste. He believes that with his dishes, he can have a big influence on people’s way of thinking about food and food waste. With 22 years of experience, including Michelin-starred restaurants in London and Amsterdam, he has seen a lot of food wasted in his career. So what is the best way to stop this? For him, it really comes down to one important thing: “Rather than think about what you want to cook, look at the left things, what’s available (可利用的) , and then make a menu. This is what every chef should do.” He’s clear on his solution. “Lose that fanciness, and look at the quality of the product and the flavor (风味) ,” Rudolf explains. “There are too many chefs who are trying to make their dish too fancy. They want to have only the biggest sea fish. Or they make a dish with only the heart of the cabbage, only using the best leaves, and then they throw away the rest.” He shakes his head at the idea of such waste. He knows that one of his suppliers—a local farm—is left with a growing food mountain when top Michelin-starred chefs only buy the prized cuts of meat instead of ordering the whole leg. In just three or four weeks, the farm is left with 1,000 legs of lamb in the freezer. “And that’s just one supplier,” he says. While other chefs will only accept the best ingredients (原料) from their suppliers, if something is smaller or damaged or has a few black bits, Rudolf is still going to use it. “Just because I’ll accept produce of a slightly lower quality doesn’t mean I’m going to serve food of a less quality. It’s my job to turn that into good quality food on the plate,” he says. As a chef, he thinks he has a duty not only to cook delicious food, but also to reduce food waste. 1．What is Rudolf’s extra goal with his dishes? A．To create the fanciest meals ever. B．To educate the public on food waste. C．To encourage people to cook by themselves. D．To start a career in Michelin-starred restaurants. 2．What does Rudolf say about many chefs? A．They care too much about flavor. B．They are too choosy about ingredients. C．They satisfy customers’ needs to the full. D．They would like to try out new cooking methods. 3．What problem do food suppliers face according to Rudolf? A．They overproduce greatly. B．They struggle to win orders. C．They fail to store their products properly. D．They have many unwanted left ingredients. 4．Which of the following best describes Rudolf? A．Influential. B．Energetic. C．Poor. D．Responsible. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了厨师Rudolf Brand在制作美食的同时，还有对抗食物浪费的额外目标，他想要影响人们对食物和食物浪费的看法。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“While for many a chef, serving up the fanciest (最优质的) and most delicious meals is the final aim, Rudolf Brand has an extra aim: fighting food waste. He believes that with his dishes, he can have a big influence on people’s way of thinking about food and food waste.(虽然对于许多厨师来说，提供最优质、最美味的饭菜是最终目标，但Rudolf Brand还有一个额外的目标：与食物浪费作斗争。他相信，通过他的菜肴，他可以对人们对食物和食物浪费的看法产生很大的影响。)”可知，Rudolf Brand做食物的额外目标是与食物浪费作斗争，他想通过自己做的食物来影响人们对食物和食物浪费的看法，由此可知，他想要教育公众关于食物浪费的问题。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“There are too many chefs who are trying to make their dish too fancy. They want to have only the biggest sea fish. Or they make a dish with only the heart of the cabbage, only using the best leaves, and then they throw away the rest.(有太多的厨师试图让他们的菜太花哨。他们只想吃最大的海鱼。或者他们只用卷心菜的心，只用最好的叶子做一道菜，然后把剩下的扔掉。)”可推测出，许多厨师对食材太过挑剔。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“He knows that one of his suppliers—a local farm—is left with a growing food mountain when top Michelin-starred chefs only buy the prized cuts of meat instead of ordering the whole leg. In just three or four weeks, the farm is left with 1,000 legs of lamb in the freezer.(他知道，当米其林星级厨师只购买珍贵的肉块而不是订购整条腿时，他的供应商之一——一家当地农场——留下了越来越多的食物山。在短短三到四周的时间里，农场的冰箱里就剩下了1000条羊腿。)”可知，由于米其林星级厨师只购买珍贵的肉块而不是整条羊腿，这导致供应商的农场里剩下了许多羊腿，由此可推测，食物供应商面临的问题是他们剩下了许多不被需要的食材。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Just because I’ll accept produce of a slightly lower quality doesn’t mean I’m going to serve food of a less quality. It’s my job to turn that into good quality food on the plate(仅仅因为我会接受质量稍低的农产品，并不意味着我会提供质量较低的食物。我的工作就是把它变成盘子里的优质食物)”和“As a chef, he thinks he has a duty not only to cook delicious food, but also to reduce food waste.(作为一名厨师，他认为自己不仅有责任做美味的食物，还有责任减少食物浪费。)”可知，Rudolf虽然会接受质量较次的食材，但他依然会把这些食材做成优质食物提供给顾客，他认为自己有责任在做美味食物的同时减少食物浪费，由此可推测出，他是一个有责任心的人。故选D。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川仁寿第一中学校（北校区）·期中) “Women do not own lands in my community except if they are able to buy one, as most of the lands in a family are passed on to the male children. So a woman who intends to own a land must be prepared to work hard.” Monica Maigari was born and raised in her native community of Madakiya, located in the southern part of Kaduna state of northwestern Nigeria. In 2014, her achievements as a farmer, community leader, and women’s advocate won her recognition as an Oxfam Female Food Hero. Since that time, she has deepened her involvement in the local community while sharing her skills with influential audiences. Monica has been a farmer for more than 30 years. Despite great challenges faced by rural women farmers, such as land accessibility, labour costs, market access, and climate change, she has achieved great success. She started with a small field for crop cultivation in 1984 and then expanded into various crops and livestock farming. Like all farmers in her region, Monica’s agricultural productivity is threatened by climate change. She is leading her community in adapting to the effects while challenging policymakers to act. In November 2014, out of the 1,280 contestants nationwide, Monica won the Female Food Hero title for her innovative and leadership qualities. Against local practices, she chose to purchase farmland with her prize money in order to reduce the cost of renting a land and help plough back (把……再投资)that money into her agribusiness. She describes the FFH as being a truly life changing experience, “I acquired several skills. I was taught the value chain. My productivity and income has steadily increased. I am more financially stable. Since her recognition from Oxfam, Monica has been in demand as a speaker throughout Nigeria and abroad, and she is now able to educate other female farmers. Realizing this yet always humble (谦虚的), Monica simply describes herself as “a hard-working woman devoted to encouraging women especially those less privileged to go into agriculture”. 1．What does the author intend to stress in Paragraph 1? A．Monica’s achievements as a women’s advocate. B．The challenges of having lands faced by women. C．The role of male children played in possessing lands. D．The importance of women’s involvement in agriculture. 2．Why was Monica chosen as a Food Hero? A．She used her money to buy farmland. B．She was creative and had strong leadership. C．She served as a public speaker at home and abroad. D．She owned lands in a community where women typically do not. 3．Which of the following can best describe Monica? A．Shy but strict. B．Creative but proud. C．Devoted and inspiring. D．Hard-working and sensitive. 4．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．Women’s Land Rights in Madakiya B．Climate Change and Agriculture in Nigeria C．Oxfam Female Food Hero: Monica Maigari D．A Farmer’s Journey in Northwestern Nigeria 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了乐施会女性食物英雄Monica鼓励更多女性投身农业的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Women do not own lands in my community except if they are able to buy one, as most of the lands in a family are passed on to the male children.(在我的社区里，女性没有土地，除非她们有能力购买，因为一个家庭中的大部分土地都传给了男性子女。)”可知，此句话提供了故事的背景：女人只有通过购买才能获得土地，因为大部分土地都被传给男孩子了。所以，此段强调女人想要拥有土地所面临的挑战。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“In November2014, out of the1,280 contestants nationwide, Monica won the Female Food Hero title for her innovative and leadership qualities.(2014年11月，在全国1280名参赛者中，Monica凭借其创新和领导才能获得了女性美食英雄称号。)”可知，因为创造性和领导品质，Monica被选为“乐施会女性食物英雄”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Realizing this yet always humble (谦虚的), Monica simply describes herself as “a hard-working woman devoted to encouraging women especially those less privileged to go into agriculture”(意识到这一点，但始终谦逊，Monica简单地将自己描述为“一个勤奋的女性，致力于鼓励女性，尤其是那些没有特权的女性进入农业”。)”可知，她是有奉献精神的(devoted),且能够鼓舞人心的(inspiring)。“encourage”和“inspire”是近义词转变。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Women do not own lands in my community except if they are able to buy one, as most of the lands in a family are passed on to the male children.(在我的社区里，女性没有土地，除非她们有能力购买，因为一个家庭中的大部分土地都传给了男性子女。) ”可知，Monica Maigari获得成就的背景。根据第四段中“In November 2014, out of the 1,280 contestants nationwide, Monica won the Female Food Hero title for her innovative and leadership qualities.(2014年11月，在全国1280名参赛者中，Monica凭借其创新和领导才能获得了女性美食英雄称号。)”可知，Monica获得了女性美食英雄称号的原因。且根据全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了乐施会女性食物英雄Monica鼓励更多女性投身农业的故事。故选C。 Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川眉山东坡区高中学校·期中) One day, Amanda was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer of an early stage. During this time, she was admitted to a college. She planned to save money to meet the college expense and then seek medical treatment for the cancer. Her father, Clint and her friends didn’t want her to put off her treatment due to the expense. They took matters into their own hands and started a GoFundMe campaign. A longtime friend of the family was cofounder of a group named Praynksters, known for random acts of kindness. The friend decided to use their own group to help the family. The group came up with the creative idea to spread the word and invite families, friends, and strangers who wanted to help to take part in a donation activity. The event induced the enormous assistance from the local community. Clint and Amanda were moved as the crowd passed by and the donations poured in. The event brought the family over $13, 000 in donations to go towards her medical treatments. The generous act of kindness gave the family a comforting, and optimistic feeling during a time when all hope seemed lost. Clint said that Amanda struggled with the idea of asking for help. She felt guilty and undeserving compared to others who are also struggling. She is still humbled by it all. After several months of treatment, life for the family has started getting back to their normal routine. Once Amanda got her strength back, she returned to school and completed her bachelor’s degree. The family is now inspired to volunteer in their local neighborhood and contribute to crowdfunding (众筹) efforts. They are grateful for the opportunity to give back and help others as many have helped them. 1．Why did Amanda postpone her treatment of cancer? A．She didn’t care about her disease. B．She had to take care of her family. C．She was in a bad economic situation. D．She couldn’t find an effective treatment. 2．What does the underlined word “induced” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Brought about. B．Made up. C．Gave away. D．Set about. 3．Which of the following best describes Amanda? A．Shameful but caring. B．Kind-hearted and grateful. C．Curious and warm-hearted. D．Hard- working and humorous. 4．What can we infer from the text? A．It’s quite easy to cure Amanda’s cancer. B．Praynksters is a nonprofit organization funded by Clint. C．Volunteering is very popular in Amanda’s community. D．A GoFundMe campaign is actually a crowdfunding activity. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文主要讲述了阿曼达被诊断患有癌症，但由于经济困难，无法完成治疗。在家人及朋友的帮助下，他们发起了GoFundMe活动，这次活动为这家人带来了超过13000美元的捐款，这些捐款用于她的治疗。经过几个月的治疗，这家人的生活恢复了正常，阿曼达继续回到校园进行学习，与此同时，这家人成为了当地社区的志愿者并为众筹做出贡献。他们很感激有回报别人和帮助别人的机会，就像很多人曾经帮助过他们一样。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Her father, Clint and her friends didn’t want her to put off her treatment due to the expense. (她的父亲克林特和她的朋友们不希望她因为费用问题而推迟治疗)”可知，阿曼达推迟了她的癌症治疗的原因是费用问题。故选C项。 2．猜测词义题。根据第三段前两句“Clint and Amanda were moved as the crowd passed by and the donations poured in. The event brought the family over $13,000 in donations to go towards her medical treatments. (当人群经过，捐款大量涌入时，克林特和阿曼达被感动了。这次活动为这家人带来了超过13000美元的捐款，用于她的治疗)”可知，“induced”在该句中得到的含义。A. Brought about.带来，获得，得到；B. Made up.组成，编造，化妆；C. Gave away.赠送；泄露；D. Set about.着手，开始做。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句“The family is now inspired to volunteer in their local neighborhood and contribute to crowd funding (众筹) efforts. They are grateful for the opportunity to give back and help others as many have helped them.(这家人现在被激励志愿参与他们当地社区服务，并为众筹努力做出贡献。他们很感激有回报别人和帮助别人的机会，就像很多人曾经帮助过他们一样)”可知，阿曼达是心地善良的和感激的人。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“They took matters into their own hands and started a GoFundMe campaign.”(他们采取了自己的行动，并发起了GoFundMe活动。)及第二段第五句“The group came up with the creative idea to spread the word and invite families, friends, and strangers who wanted to help to take part in a donation activity.(该组织想出了一个创意，就是要传播这个消息，邀请想要帮忙的家人、朋友和陌生人参加捐赠活动)”可知，GoFundMe campaign是一个众筹活动。故选D项。 【点睛】做细节理解题时同学们需要将题干与原文、选项与原文三位一体逐一照应，题干与选项都是原文的同义、近义或反义表达。例如，在第1小题中，题干中问为什么阿曼达推迟了她的癌症治疗?而原文中表达的是她的父亲克林特和她的朋友们不希望她因为费用问题而推迟治疗。（题干与原文是近义表达）；C选项“她的经济状况很糟糕”和原文“因为费用问题”属于同义词表达。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川眉山东坡区眉山北外附属东坡外国语学校·期中) The morning after an evening struggle to care for my three-year-old daughter, I couldn’t wait to set her to school. I, as a mother, was tired from the anger and her inability to communicate because of her slowed language development. As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate. Nothing was right with our world. She’d been born around the same time when the nation was witnessing the birth of another Great Recession. My job and my house had been victims(牺牲品). Then this happened. My child’s language delay(语言发育迟缓)was identified, but doctors struggled to properly help her. I felt like we both needed to be rescued. I returned that afternoon as disenchanted with my little girl as when I left. Walking slowly toward the school’s playground gate, I found her preschool teacher racing to greet me. “You should have seen her today!” His breathy words were supported by excitement. I didn’t interrupt. “See that climber.” He pointed to a wooden piece of playground equipment that looked like a rock wall. I nodded. “Well, every day since she started school, she’s tried and failed to make it to the top.” He took a breath. “And today she did it!” He expressed his joy just as he’d witnessed her conquering Mount Everest! “She cheered and celebrated! I wish I’d recorded it!” His words comforted me. My daughter had conquered her mountain. As she ran toward me. I recognized something I hadn’t before. I saw her perseverance(毅力). I saw her strength. I saw a Hero. Everyday greatness celebrates ordinary people who do unusual things in big and small ways, showing courage, kindness, love and selflessness. We encourage you to click these brief accounts and invite you to share your own story. 1．Why couldn’t the author wait to rush her daughter to school? A．She was tired out when dealing with her daughter. B．She had a fight with her daughter last night. C．She was busy with her work as a doctor. D．She had to sell their house due to Great Recession. 2．What can we know about the author from paragraph 2? A．She was hopeless. B．She pretended to be happy. C．She looked frightend. D．She felt comfortable. 3．Why did the little girl’s preschool teacher feel excited? A．She succeeded in standing on Mount Everest. B．She began to communicate with others normally. C．She got the first place in the school sports meet. D．She managed to climb up the wooden equipment. 4．From which is the text most probably taken? A．The radio. B．The Internet. C．A newspaper. D．A magazine. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．B 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了因为语言发育迟缓女儿的努力，一个生活绝望的母亲重新燃起了希望的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The morning after an evening struggle to care for my three-year-old daughter, I couldn’t wait to set her to school.（为了照顾我三岁的女儿，我花了一晚上的时间。第二天早上，我迫不及待地想送她去上学。）”可知，在处理她女儿的事务时，她累坏了，所以作者迫不及待送她的女儿去学校。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate.（当我陪着她上车时，我感到绝望）”可知，作者很绝望。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“He pointed to a wooden piece of playground equipment that looked like a rock wall. I nodded. “Well, every day since she started school, she’s tried and failed to make it to the top.” He took a breath. “And today she did it!”（他指了指一个木制的操场设备，看起来像一面石墙。我点了点头。“嗯，自从她开始上学以来，她每天都在努力，但总是失败。”他吸了一口气。“今天她做到了!”）”可知，小女孩的学前班老师感到兴奋是因为她设法爬上了木制设备。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“We encourage you to click these brief accounts and invite you to share your own story.（我们鼓励您点击这些简短的帐户，并邀请您分享自己的故事）”可推断，这篇文章来自网络。故选B。 Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川泸州龙马潭区泸化中学·期中) Christmas at my house meant colorful decorations, candles in every window, homemade dinners by Mom and her matching red coat. I always believed that someday my own kids would gather here and enjoy the traditions that had been passed down each December. Life had other plans Mom found breast cancer in 2006 and died three years later. Three years after her death. I made my yearly trip to my childhood home for Christmas with my dad and sister. When I hunted for Christmas decorations up in the attic, an unusual yellow envelope caught my eye. Inside was a never published children’s book by Mom, dated February 10, 1993. It was titled The Evil Stepmother (Who Wasn’t). It’s the story of a little girl who loses her mother to cancer. Her father soon remarries, and at Christmas, the girl returns home to find her stepmother crying with a woman’s photograph in her hands. The stepmother says that she lost her mother, too, and always misses her most at Christmas. I read Mom’s book and wondered why she had been moved to write it. She was years away from her cancer at the time. But there was no stepmother in our lives. So I put the book away, found the decorations I came for, and forgot abourt Mom’s book quickly. Without the home that had been full of so many memories, I didn’t celebrate Christmas any more. I began to avoid the holiday music and even, for a while, the color red. That changed in December 2017. Dad brought a woman to Christmas unexpectedly. When we first met we hugged each other shyly. Soon, she had Dad and me laughing. It was going so well. The three of us went out to pick out gifts. That’s when “While Christmas” began to play over the store’s speakers. I froze. It was the song Mom sang to me as a child to get me to sleep. Tears streamed down my face. We got home, and I went to my room to calm down. There was a knock on the door, Dad’s girlfriend. She told me that Christmas was hard for her too and that she had lost her mother to Alzheimer’s. “Do you see my coat?” she asked. “It was my mom’s. Your dad tells me your mother had a red coat too. Maybe we can wear them together sometime?” I remembered the scene from Mom’s book and hugged this woman who made my dad happy, who was offering us a second chance at Christmas. A year later, my sister and I attended Dad’s wedding. This past December, I hosted my first Christmas in New York. My stepmother and I decorated the house, candles in every window. We walked arm in arm down Broadway in our mothers’ red coats. 1．What is the first paragraph mainly about? A．The author’s happy childhood. B．The author’s hopes for the future. C．Some unforgettable Christmas traditions. D．The author’s sweet memories at Christmas. 2．The author didn’t celebrate Christmas anymore because ________. A．she was unwilling to recall the past B．she couldn’t stand the holiday music C．she was unable to spare time for celebration D．she could not enjoy Christmas without Mom 3．As for the red coats, which of the following statements is NOT true? A．They belong to two mothers. B．They are necessary at Christmas. C．They remind the author and her stepmother of their mothers. D．They are a bridge connecting the author and her stepmother. 4．What can be the best title for the text? A．The woman in the red coat. B．A never-bublished book. C．A newly-built happy family. D．The sensitive stepmother. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．A 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者与圣诞节有关的或悲伤或美好的记忆。 1．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Christmas at my house meant colorful decorations, candles in every window, homemade dinners by Mom and her matching red coat.(在我家，圣诞节意味着五颜六色的装饰，每个窗户上都有蜡烛，妈妈自制的晚餐和她的红色外套)”可知，本段主要讲述了作者对圣诞节的美好记忆。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“Without the home that had been full of so many memories, I didn’t celebrate Christmas any more. I began to avoid the holiday music and even, for a while, the color red.(没有了充满了回忆的家，我不再庆祝圣诞节了。我开始避开节日音乐，甚至有一段时间避开红色)”可知，作者不再庆祝圣诞节，因为没有妈妈，她无法享受圣诞节。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段““Do you see my coat?" she asked. “lt was my mom’s. Your dad tells me your mother had a red coat too. Maybe we can wear them together sometime."(“你看见我的外套了吗?”她问道。“这是我妈妈的。你爸爸告诉我你妈妈也有一件红外套。也许我们可以找个时间一起穿它们。”)”可知，作者的妈妈和继母的妈妈都有红色的外套，红色外套让作者和她的继母想起了她们的母亲，故可排除A和C项；根据最后一段“My stepmother and I decorated the house, candles in every window. We walked arm in arm down Broadway in our mothers’ red coats.(我和继母装饰房子，在每扇窗户上都点上蜡烛。我们手挽手地走在百老汇大街上，穿着我们的母亲的红色外套)”可知，红色外套是作者和继母之间关系的桥梁，故排除D项。而B项“它们在圣诞节是必需的”并没有提及。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，本文讲述了妈妈的离开让作者不愿再庆祝圣诞节，继母和她的红外套勾起了作者对妈妈和她的红外套的回忆，恰恰是这两件红外套让她们走得更近，两个人共同庆祝圣诞节，因此The woman in the red coat(穿红外套的女士)适合做本文最佳标题。故选A。 Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川成都四川大学附属中学·期中) In medical school and throughout his career as a neonatologist, William Cashore was often asked to read and correct others’ work. Little did they know that he was a spelling champion, with a trophy(奖品) at home to prove it. Cashore won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 1954 at age 14. Now 84, he’s the oldest living champi on of the contest, which dates back to 1925. As contestants from this year’s competition headed home, he reflected on his experience and the effect it had on him. Cashore credits his parents for helping him prepare for his trip to Washington, D．C． , for the spelling bee. His mother was an elementary school teacher and his father was a lab technician with a talent for taking words apart and putting them back together. When the field narrowed to two competitors, the other boy misspelled “uncinate”, which means bent like a hook. Cashore spelled it correctly, then clinched the title with the word “transept”, an architectural term for the transverse part of a cross- shaped church. Cashore, who was given $500 and an encyclopedia set, enjoyed a brief turn as a celebrity. He didn’t br ag about his accomplishment after returning to Pennsylvania, but the experience quietly shaped him in multiple ways. “It gave me much more self-confidence and also gave me a sense that it’s very important to try to get things as correct as possible,” he said. “I’ve always been that way, and I still feel that way. If people are careless about spelling and writing, you wonder if they’ re careless about their thinking.” “Preparing for a spelling bee today requires more concentration and technique than it did decades ago,” Cashore said. “The vocabulary of the words are far, far more technical. The English language, in the meantime, has imported a great many words from foreign languages which were not part of the English language when I was in eighth grade,” he added. 1．What can we learn about Cashore from the first two paragraphs? A．He is the best ever spelling champion. B．He prepared alone for the spelling bee. C．He used his spelling ability to help others. D．He preferred to show off his spelling talent. 2．What does the word “clinched” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to? A．Won. B．Declined. C．Removed. D．Gave. 3．How did the spelling bee competition affect Cashore? A．It helped him start his career. B．It strengthened his confidence. C．It limited his way of thinking. D．It brought him lasting popularity. 4．What should we do to prepare for today’s spelling bee according to Cashore? A．Learn multiple languages. B．Go abroad for language study. C．Be a remarkable technician. D．Try to improve relevant skills. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了威廉·卡索参加拼字比赛的经历以及取得的成就。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“In medical school and throughout his career as a neonatologist, William Cashore was often asked to read and correct others’ work. Little did they know that he was a spelling champion, with a trophy at home to prove it.(在医学院和他作为新生儿学家的整个职业生涯中，威廉·卡索经常被要求阅读和纠正别人的工作。他们不知道他是一个拼写冠军，家里的奖杯证明了这一点)”可知，卡索用他的拼写能力来帮助别人。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段“When the field narrowed to two competitors, the other boy misspelled “uncinate”, which means bent like a hook.(当范围缩小到两名竞争者时，另一个男孩拼错了“uncinate”，意思是像钩子一样弯曲)”以及划线词上文“Cashore spelled it correctly(Cashore拼写正确了)”可知，当只剩下两位参赛者时，另一个男孩拼错了uncinated，而Cashore正确拼写了这个词，随后用transept这个词获胜。故clinched意思是“获胜”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段““It gave me much more self-confidence and also gave me a sense that it’s very important to try to get things as correct as possible,” he said.(他说：“这给了我更多的自信，也让我意识到，尽可能把事情做好是非常重要的。”)”可知，拼字比赛让卡索增强了信心。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段““Preparing for a spelling bee today requires more concentration and technique than it did decades ago,” Cashore said. “The vocabulary of the words are far, far more technical. The English language, in the meantime, has imported a great many words from foreign languages which were not part of the English language when I was in eighth grade,” he added.(卡索说：“与几十年前相比，现在准备拼写比赛需要更多的注意力和技巧。这些词汇的词汇量要专业得多。与此同时，英语也从外语中引入了大量词汇，这些词汇在我上八年级的时候还不属于英语。”)”可知，根据卡索的说法，我们应该为今天的拼写比赛努力提高相关技能。故选D。 Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川成都树德中学·期中) In high school, she was bullied. After college, it was difficult to find a job. But through all the difficult times, Collette Divitto, has had one thing that makes her happy: baking. Divitto, who has Down syndrome (唐氏综合征), decided to channel her passion into a career, opening her own cookie company. “So actually, I always loved baking, since I was 4 years old. From high school, I had been taking baking classes,” said Divitto, 31. “It was a hard time for me. I had no friends. I didn’t have a social life. I got bullied. I got picked on. And that’s why I had been taking baking classes.” After high school, Divitto went to Clemson University in South Carolina, but after graduating, it was difficult for her to find jobs. So, she turned to her mom, who helped her create her own job: CEO of Collettey’s Cookies. “There’re lots of amazing things happening,” Divitto said of the opportunities coming her way. She says her favorite part about running her business is hiring people with disabilities. Collettey’s Cookies helps people with disabilities prepare for their careers, by offering workshops and guidance. In 2020, just 17.9% of people with a disability were employed. But Divitto believes many want to work, federal law does not require employers to pay them the minimum wage. That means companies can pay people with disabilities whatever they think they’re worth — something Divitto is working to change. She has appealed to society to help create more jobs for people with disabilities, which she hopes gets the attention of Congress. Collettey’s Cookies now has 15 employees, and about half of them are people with disabilities. And they have a strong leader to look up to. “No matter who you are, you can make a great difference in this world,” Divitto said. “Don’t let people bring you down... Do not focus on your disabilities. You only need to focus on your abilities.” 1．What drove Divitto to start her business? A．Her being bullied. B．Her mother’s help. C．Her Down syndrome. D．Her failure to land a job. 2．Which of the following best describes Divitto’s attitude towards the disabled? A．Merciful. B．Generous. C．Considerate. D．Tolerant. 3．What does Divitto want to work to change? A．The salary the disabled get. B．The fedal law about the disabled. C．The working conditions of the disabled. D．The role the disabled plays in the Congress. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．The disabled act as leaders in her company. B．The government shows no care for the disabled. C．Disabled people have potential to achieve success. D．Employees show respect for Divitto in her company. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了从小受到欺凌、患有唐氏综合征的Collette Divitto在妈妈的帮助下开始了自己的事业，并尽自己的努力帮助残疾人就业的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“After high school, Divitto went to Clemson University in South Carolina, but after graduating, it was difficult for her to find jobs. So, she turned to her mom, who helped her create her own job: CEO of Collettey’s Cookies. (高中毕业后，Divitto去了南卡罗来纳州的克莱姆森大学，但毕业后，她很难找到工作。所以，她求助于她的母亲，母亲帮助她创造了自己的工作：Collettey’s Cookies的首席执行官)”可知，妈妈的帮助Divitto开始自己的事业。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段的“She says her favorite part about running her business is hiring people with disabilities. Collettey’s Cookies helps people with disabilities prepare for their careers, by offering workshops and guidance. (她说，关于她经营公司的她最喜欢的部分是雇用残疾人。Collettey’s Cookies 通过提供研讨会和指导，帮助残疾人为自己的职业生涯做好准备)”可推知，Divitto非常关心残疾人。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“But Divitto believes many want to work, federal law does not require employers to pay them minimum wage. That means companies can pay people with disabilities whatever they think they’re worth—something Divitto is working to change. (但Divitto认为，许多人想要工作，联邦法律没有要求雇主支付他们最低工资。这意味着公司可以向残疾人支付他们认为有价值的任何报酬——这是迪维托正在努力改变的)”可知，Divitto想要改变的是残疾人的工资。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“No matter who you are, you can make a great difference in this world, Divitto said. Don’t let people bring you down... Do not focus on your disabilities. You only need to focus on your abilities.( Divitto说：“不管你是谁，你都可以让这个世界大不相同。”“不要让别人打击你……不要关注你的残疾。你只需要专注于你的能力。”)”可推知，只要专注于自己的能力，残疾人也有改变世界、获得成功的潜力。故选C。 1/3 1/3 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 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川成都东部新区养马高级中学·期中) Florence Nightingale is widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing. Born into a wealthy upper-class British family, Nightingale was provided with a comprehensive education that included mathematics and languages. However, despite her family’s expectations that she would focus on traditional female pursuits like marriage and motherhood, Nightingale felt drawn to a career in nursing from a young age. Nightingale was deeply moved by the pains of the sick and injured, particularly during the Crimean War (1853-1856). At a time when nursing was not considered a respectable profession for women of her class, she decided to pursue her calling. She faced significant opposition from her family, who believed that nursing was under her social status, but she persevered. In 1854, Nightingale and a team of 38 nurses traveled to the Crimean War front, where conditions in the military hospitals were awful. She immediately set about improving hygiene and sanitation, organizing nursing care, and calling for better treatment of the wounded soldiers. Her tireless efforts and compassionate nursing earned her the nickname “The Lady with the Lamp”, as she was often seen making rounds at night, carrying a lamp to check on the soldiers. Her work significantly reduced the death rate among the wounded soldiers and brought much-needed attention to the terrible conditions of military hospitals. Her actions led to reforms in military healthcare and established the importance of proper nursing care in the treatment of the sick and injured. After the war, Nightingale returned to England as a national hero. She used her newfound fame to continue calling for improved healthcare and nursing standards. She published several influential works, including “Notes on Nursing” and “Notes on Hospitals”, which became seminal texts in the field of nursing. In summary, Florence Nightingale’ s life is a testament to the power of determination, compassion, and the ability to effect meaningful change. Her legacy continues to inspire and guide the nursing profession and healthcare reform to this day. 1．Why were Nightingale’s family against her dream of being a nurse? A．They thought the pay of nurses was too low. B．They thought getting married was better for women. C．They thought the work couldn’t match their social status. D．They thought the working environment for nurses was terrible. 2．What did Nightingale do at the Crimean War front? A．She wrote several influential works. B．She treated many wounded soldiers. C．She called for better treatment for common people. D．She improved the conditions in the military hospitals. 3．How did Nightingale use her fame? A．To sell more books. B．To draw attention to healthcare and nursing. C．To prove to her family that her choice was right. D．To attract more women to pursue the nursing career. 4．Which words can best describe Nightingale? A．Responsible and devoted. B．Stubborn but intelligent. C．Wealthy and professional. D．Unfortunate but inspiring. Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川南充启睿实验学校·期中) Gabby Douglas was just 16 when she caught the world’s attention at the Olympics where she won gold in the all-around event. From her early days on the gym floor to her life after finding Olympic fame, the change of Gabby Douglas has been quite the stunning one indeed. Gabby Douglas’ talent for gymnastics was apparent from a young age. At the tender age of three, the younger Douglas was turning cartwheels. Just two years after beginning her formal gymnastics training. Douglas won Virginia’s state gymnastics championship. She gained more wins over the years, and it was soon evident that she wasn’t just a talented gymnast, but a possible Olympic competitor. At the age of 14, Gabby Douglas knew that for her to make it to the Olympics, she needed a change. She’d already been homeschooled for years to focus on her training, and she set her sights on training with Liang Chow, a coach who has worked with Shawn Johnson. But Chow’s gym was in West Des Moines, Iowa — not exactly within commuting distance of her home in Virginia. Moving halfway across the country was not easy for the young Gabby Douglas. She felt seriously out of place as one of few black people there. Douglas also felt much anxiety about chasing her Olympic dream. It would be years before Douglas opened up about the fears she faced on her road to the Olympics. She once said, “When I started this journey, I never knew what it took to get to the Olympics. I had a lot of self-doubt. You have to believe that you’re good enough and not give up.” Douglas eventually found the determination to stick with her dream, no matter how tough the journey. Not only did she help her team win gold, but she also won gold in the all-around — making her the first black woman to do so. She said, “It was unbelievable that I had spent my whole life dreaming about this one specific goal and achieved it.” 1．What made Douglas decide to have a change at 14? A．Her Olympic dream. B．Her talent for gymnastics. C．Her desire to train with Liang Chow. D．Her tiredness of being homeschooled. 2．Why was Douglas anxious when chasing her dream? A．She thought she was not talented enough. B．She had to compete with Shawn Johnson. C．She didn’t like the training methods in Iowa. D．She was uncertain about how to get to the Olympics. 3．What words can be used to best describe Douglas? A．Talented but crazy. B．Fearless but bad-tempered. C．Optimistic and determined. D．Pessimistic and independent. 4．What can we learn from Douglas’s story? A．Care and diligence bring happiness. B．A good beginning is half done. C．Ups and downs make one strong. D．Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川成都石室中学·期中) Crowded by defenders, Charlie Villanueva leaps toward the basket. One hand lifts the ball high, and for a moment he seems to hang in the air. Then he hammers the ball through the rim. Slam dunk! His career may look like a slam dunk, being a national champion at the University of Connecticut, and setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors. However, life wasn’t always easy for him. His success is due to more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata, which is not infectious but is caused by an error in the immune system that triggers germ-fighting cells to attack the body’s own hair-growing cells. Charlie was affected at age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12. This made him a target for bullying, leading him to withdraw and hide under caps and hoods. With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off. All along the way, Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to helping others. Ever since his first year as a new player, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and went on to establish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation, an organization aimed at supporting families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all forms of bullying. As the son of immigrants from the· Dominican Republic, he has even worked towards ending poverty in that country. Charlie inspires young people to embrace their individuality and have confidence in themselves. “We’re all unique in our own ways,” he says, encouraging them to remember that with dedication and self-belief, any dream is within reach. 1．Why is Charlie’s slam dunk mentioned in Paragraph 1? A．To compare him with other champions. B．To highlight his skills and achievements. C．To explain how a slam dunk is performed. D．To demonstrate a specific moment in a game. 2．What made Charlie avoid his peers? A．An infectious skin disease. B．His being made fun of. C．An error in the immune system. D．His average ability to play basketball. 3．Which of the following best describes Charlie? A．Humble and responsible. B．Strong-willed and helpful. C．Innovative and generous. D．Good-natured and tolerant. 4．What message does the text convey? A．Fortune favors the prepared. B．Actions speak louder than words. C．What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. D．A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川成都金牛区成都七中万达集团学校联考·期中) There can be no doubt that Stephen King, New York Time’s Best-Selling author, has found success in many aspects, but it wasn’t always like this. King witnessed tragedy and horrors from the very beginning. When he was 2 years old, his father told his mom that he was going out to get cigarettes but in fact, he never came back, he had abandoned his family. This left his mother Ruth to care for Stephen and his elder brother David on her own. Ruth was forced to move often, desperately looking for work as she was now the only provider of the family, and she had to rely on relatives most of the time. One day Stephen went out to play with friends and when he came back, he wasn’t even able to speak a single word, it seemed he was hurt mentally or something, but he still got the courage to continue forward. It turned out that one of his friends was hit by a train and died, which left an emotional scar on him. King, later on, dropped out of school due to some serious health concerns and was told that he had to enlist (入伍) again the next fall, which demotivated him too. Although Stephen King didn’t see his childhood as something extraordinary or special, he did say that he was always fascinated by scary things. People used to acknowledge the King family by their love of literature, in fact whenever Stephen’s mom used to go out, she didn’t hire a babysitter, for the kids used to read novels to each other so they would not get bored. Stephen King’s love of stories was developed from a very young age and he carried that tradition with his own children along with his wife Tabitha. In 1973, Stephen King started his amazing journey of success when he published his first novel “Carrie”, which is scary. The rest followed from after that as he published many amazing books like The Shining, IT, Firestarter, and Cujo. All of these books became instant classics and got their own movie and television shows adaptions. 1．What is the main reason leading Stephen King to become a best-selling author? A．His in-born writing talents. B．His unfortunate childhood. C．His excellent promotion skills. D．His mom’s miserable experiences. 2．What left Stephen King not even speaking a single word? A．He was knocked down by a passing train. B．He was badly criticized by a close classmate. C．He was depressed by the constant moves. D．He was heart-struck by the pass-away of a friend. 3．What does the underlined word “demotivated” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Discouraged. B．Refreshed. C．Embarrassed. D．Aroused. 4．Why didn’t Stephen’s mom hire a babysitter? A．The family was too poor to hire a babysitter. B．The children were too naughty to be looked after. C．The children could actually entertain themselves. D．The children were young enough to care for themselves. Passage 5 (24-25高二上·四川成都外国语学校·期中) Cai Lei, former vice-president of JD Group, reveals how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis (诊断) set him on the path to find a cure. Born to a farmer’s family in 1978, Cai has been deeply influenced by his father’s idea that “one has to fight for himself”. Since primary school, he has been getting up before 5 am to run and study English. At 29, Cai became chief tax manager in Vanke Co. In 2011, he joined JD Group, where he led his team to develop the first electronic invoice (发票) in China. Wherever he worked, he always tried his best to create new value. Diagnosed with ALS in 2019, he would have only two to five years to live. ALS is usually caused by the gradual death of motor neurons(神经元), which makes normally easy movements like drinking water, eating, going to the bathroom, and speaking impossible. Finally, patients will completely rely on machines and others’ help to survive. So far, only two medicines are available to treat ALS, but they can at most extend patients’ life for several months without improving their living quality. To develop effective drugs is the only way to save ALS patients. However, the intense effort required, which is unprofitable for so rare an illness, makes it a mission almost impossible. It usually takes 10-15 years to complete the research cycle for a new drug and the cost is $1-3billion. Take Alzheimer’s disease for example. Between 2000 and 2017, investment in new drugs for this more common disease was over $600 billion, and 99.6% of the research on more than 300 drugs failed. Cai decided to take matters into his own hands. He started his own medical technology company, built his own research team, and volunteered to try more than 30 new medicines which all failed. However, he has decided that even if all efforts prove fruitless, he will continue. To shoot the last bullet, he has decided to donate his brain and spinal cord for scientific research. He will not die for nothing. 1．What kind of person is Cai Lei? A．Extremely gifted and ambitious. B．Hard-working and warm-hearted. C．Quite responsible and dependable. D．Highly motivated and strong-willed. 2．What might happen to people diagnosed with ALS? A．Losing the ability to think and speak normally. B．Maintaining a normal life by taking medicines. C．Dying within months of a confirmed diagnosis. D．Needing external assistance to survive in the end. 3．Why is Alzheimer’s disease mentioned in paragraph 4? A．To talk about the severity of Alzheimer. B．To prove Alzheimer to be a common disease. C．To explain the difficulty of finding a cure for ALS. D．To ask for more investment in the research on ALS. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Joint efforts to fight ALS B．A man who never gives in C．ASL, a rare deadly disease D．Suffering of a man with ALS 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川德阳博雅明德高级中学·期中) My name is Alice. Early last year, I was troubled by an anxiety that crippled ( 削弱 ) my ability to do anything. I felt like a storm cloud hung over me. For almost a year I struggled on, constantly staring at this wall that faced me. My perfectionist tendencies were the main root of this: I wanted to be perfect at whatever I did, which obviously in life is not possible, but it consumed me. One day, I attended a presentation by wildlife conservationist Grant Brown at my high school. His presentation not only awed and inspired me, but also helped emerge an inner desire to make a difference in the world. I joined a pre-presentation dinner with him and that smaller setting allowed me to slowly build up my courage to speak one-on-one with him—an idea that had seemed completely impossible. This first contact was where my story began. A month later, Brown invited me to attend the World Youth Wildlife Conference. Looking back, I now see that this would be the first in a series of timely opportunities that my old self would have let pass, but that this new and more confident Alice enthusiastically seized. Shortly after I received his invitation, applications to join the Youth for Nature and the Youth for Planet groups were sent around through my high school. I decided to commit to completing the applications, and soon I was a part of a growing global team of young people working to protect nature. Each of these new steps continued to grow my confidence. I am writing this just six months since my journey began and I’ve realised that my biggest obstacle ( 障碍 ) this whole time was myself. It was that voice in the back of my head telling me that one phrase that has stopped so many people from reaching their potential: I can’t. They say good things come to those who wait; I say: grab every opportunity with everything you have and be impatient. After all, nature does not require our patience, but our action. 1．What was the main cause for Alice’s anxiety? A．Her inability to act her age. B．Her habit of consumption. C．Her desire to be perfect. D．Her lack of inspiration. 2．How did Grant Brown’s presentation influence Alice? A．She decided to do something for nature. B．She tasted the sweetness of friendship. C．She learned about the harm of desire. D．She built up her courage to speak up. 3．The activities Alice joined in helped her to become more ________. A．intelligent B．confident C．innovative D．critical 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Patience is a cure of anxiety. C．Action is worry’s worst enemy. D．Everything comes to those who wait. Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川达州铁路中学·期中) I first began experiencing anxiety and depression at the age of 14, after being bullied at school for years. While at first anxiety and depression would come and go, it eventually became a constant part of my life. I was so eager to find the solution to overcoming my anxiety and depression that I tried everything from when I was in college to graduate school: mood-changing medication, special teas, yoga, anything I read about in books, and advice given by doctors. Despite this, I still felt I hadn’t even come close to managing the problem. But one afternoon, my eyes fell upon an article in a magazine I was reading that talked about how dogs were able to help people with anxiety and depression. The very next day, I decided to get a dog — a corgi. When I brought my little corgi, Buddy, home, I didn’t realize how much he would change my life. It didn’t happen right away, however. Once the “puppy excitement” went away, my anxiety and depression came back as usual. One morning, I woke up with those familiar feelings again. I didn’t want to get out of bed. I turned to pull the covers back over my head and gave up. That was when I saw Buddy. Buddy started jumping all over me, licking my face, letting me know that it was time to go outside. It was as if he were saying, “There’s no time to be sad; the world is amazing!” And for the first time in my life, on a day when my anxiety and depression were strong, I got out of bed. I put on my winter clothes and went for a walk in the snow with my new friend. I realized at that moment, walking down the street in winter, my life was changing. I really was a new girl. Sure, I still have days when I feel down or anxious. But with Buddy by my side, I’ve finally learned how to manage these feelings and emotions. 1．According to the first two paragraphs, the author__. A．has been a school bully for years. B．tried many ways to fight depression but nothing worked. C．suffered from depression since college. D．felt less depressed after taking medication and doing yoga. 2．How did the author know having a dog might help with her depression? A．She heard it from some other depression sufferers. B．A doctor recommended it to her. C．She read it in an article by chance. D．She found out herself after spending some time with a corgi. 3．How does the author feel in the last paragraph? A．Doubtful. B．Anxious. C．Confused. D．Optimistic. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Defeating depression with Buddy. B．Keeping a dog benefits us a lot. C．Getting rid of anxiety. D．Puppy excitement. Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川射洪中学校·期中) As an art graduate, I have always considered myself an artist. However, my journey as a jewelry maker began with an earring-making experience during the pandemic (疫情) when businesses were shutting down. I struggled with large amounts of time, unemployed and unmotivated. I didn’t know what to do until my friends suggested we make something “cute” from clay (粘土). He was in a rut as well and was looking for an opportunity to get refreshed. While searching online, I was attracted by the photos of beautiful earrings. Thinking about my own possible designs, for the first time in so long, brought me excitement. I began making my first pair once the materials arrived. I rolled, baked, and connected the clay pieces again and again, trying to make the combination perfect. It took me almost six hours to complete, leaving me with cuts all over my hands due to the repeated use of tools. While the earrings were still not perfect, I felt proud and eager to do better. Afterwards, I officially started my jewelry-making journey by setting up an Instagram account to display my creations and to seek out other artists. Thanks to their help, I built upon my skills and found myself improving. Later on, I began receiving messages from interested buyers, which encouraged me much. Surprisingly, my creations were bought and worn by more and more people, shipped across the country, and carried in luggage as gifts or souvenirs. Now I am lucky enough to have a full-time job where I have less time to create. But I’ll never give it up since it is creating jewelry that reminds me of my passion as an artist. 1．What does the underlined phrase “in a rut” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Stuck in self-criticism. B．Leading a dull life. C．Tired from a busy schedule. D．Struggling for fame. 2．Which best describes the author’s earring-making experience in Paragraph 3? A．Painful. B．Perfect. C．Rewarding. D．Disappointing. 3．What helped the author improve her jewelry-making skills? A．Recognition from buyers. B．Lessons from the past. C．Encouragement from friends. D．Help from other artists. 4．What’s the main idea of this text? A．Clay art won me great fame. B．Making jewelry helped me out. C．Making jewelry built my character. D．Clay art fueled my passion for business. Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川泸州龙马潭区·期中) Coming of age is that time in each of our lives when we begin to see the possibilities. The world opens up in ways that matures our vision, gives us a sense of responsibility and gratitude. Connor Thomson had just started college and loved being at that phase in his life where he could eat all the pizza he wanted, yet engage in adult conversations with his parents about the responsibility to make life better for others. Connor’s optimism was striking. There was so much he could do, so much he could become. But it all ended one night when Connor was distracted(分心的) while driving in a Colorado canyon. Connor’s father, David, took it particularly hard. A father sees more than his own traits in his son; he sees greater possibilities than he achieved. Taking that hope away left David feeling aimless. But Connor’s optimism was one of those traits passed on to him by his father. So David got to work. First, he established the Honor Connor Scholarship Fund to reward students who served in the community. Next, he went to work creating a research-based curriculum that educates University of Colorado Boulder students and their families about the dangers of texting and driving. David now works with lecturers at various colleges and high schools, ensuring young minds understand how statically at risk they are when they text and drive. He’s become a passionate advocate for preparing young people to drive safely and not subconsciously reach for their phones while they’re at the wheel. It includes a very simple three-part commitment: to not text or use social media while driving, speak out if riding with a driver who is distracted and encourage friends and family to drive phone-free. While every constructive effort reminds David of the loss he suffered, he is encouraged knowing that more young people with so much to offer the word will be around to do good. “I get to be a part of what Connor would have done,” says David. 1．Why does the author mention Coming of age? A．To display Connor’s optimism. B．To convey his regret for Connor. C．To offer the family background. D．To show Connor’s academic talent. 2．Which of the following can best describe David? A．Optimistic and helpful. B．Self-centered but determined. C．Thoughtful and daring. D．Cool-minded but reasonable. 3．What does David now focus on? A．Managing his own company. B．Keeping the three-part promise. C．Saving people from distracted driving. D．Keeping students focused on school. 4．What does the text mainly talk about? A．How a death could affect a whole family. B．What lesson we can get from an accident. C．A young man’s life claimed by careless driving. D．One father turning his loss into helping others. Passage 5 (24-25高二上·四川攀枝花第三中学·期中) My family had a room that we called the Library, but even back then I knew it was just our dining room with a few bookshelves around a small table. When I was a kid, I was told that all these books are precious things— they must never be folded, bent, or broken. Any dirty marks or notes on a book are banned and our reading should always be a clean activity since it’s what separates us from the beasts. Preservation of all texts was the most important thing in the world. Years later, when I began reading everything I could in my early teens, I tiptoed into the Library one day and discovered, to my horror, that all the books were still extremely new. It was row after row, shelf after shelf. Something clicked and I knew I had found a horrible secret about my family: they had bought these books to be displayed like jewellery, rather than to be read. In that moment I knew that all those silly rules around reading and books were dead wrong and that there was nothing sadder in this world than an unused book— clean, without any trace of the reader at all. Now here’s the secret: good reading is messy reading. If I want the kind of novel that gets deep into my bones, the sort of non-fiction mystery that stays with me years after the fact, then I must bring sticky notes (便利贴) and let my books get scuffed (磨损) along the way. I should always walk away from a book with visible progress of my reading. After years of treating my books as if they ought to be preserved in a museum, I now believe that you should honour the books by breaking them. Read them all so messily! Truly read the books, anytime and anywhere, no matter how much we f old them, bend them, or tear them! Throw them into your backpack or leave them open by the side of your bed. Don’t worry about stains or torn edges after years of reading. That is what a book is. That is what a book is for. 1．Where did the author’s family store their books? A．In the study. B．In the dining room. C．In the bedroom. D．In the living room. 2．What does the author imply about his family’s book collection? A．It was piled in a mess. B．It was mainly for decoration. C．It was large and various. D．It was kept for a good price. 3．What does the underlined part “Something clicked” mean? A．I clicked the mouse. B．I suddenly felt puzzled. C．Something made a sound. D．Something occurred to me. 4．Which opinion may the author agree on? A．Good books are valuable jewelry. B．Books are the ladder of human progress. C．Read thousands of books regardless of their state. D．Protect books as they’ re the source of knowledge. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川南充高级中学·期中) Born Heinz Alfred Kissinger on May 27, 1923, Germany, Henry Kissinger was a shy, introverted and bookish child. He was not outgoing, because he was lost in his books. He and his Jewish family, fled to America in 1938. Settled in New York, he got American nationality during World War Ⅱ in 1943, and joined the U.S. Army, serving as a German interpreter from 1943-1946. He was awarded a Bronze Star in 1945. Following his military service, Kissinger attended Harvard University and graduated in 1950, earning master’s and PhD degrees from the university in 1952 and 1954. He then joined the Harvard staff, where he worked from 1954 to 1969. Upon his election, President Richard Nixon appointed Kissinger as his national security advisor, a position held from January 20, 1969, to November 3, 1975. On September 23, 1973, Kissinger took on the dual role of secretary of state, making him the first person to hold both positions at once. He was also the first secretary of state born on foreign soil. Kissinger quickly established himself as a diplomatic heavyweight. Over this period, he tried to ease growing hostilities with the Soviet Union. The great foreign policy trial of Kissinger’s career was the Vietnam War. By the time he became national security advisor in 1969, the Vietnam War had become enormously costly, deadly, and unpopular. Seeking to achieve “peace with honor,” Kissinger combined fighting with negotiating campaigns on North Vietnam, designed to ensure the honour of America. On January 27, 1973, Kissinger and his North Vietnamese negotiating partner, Le Duc Tho, finally signed a cease-fire agreement to end direct American involvement in the conflict. Both men were honored with the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize, though Duc declined. In addition to ending the Vietnam War, Kissinger also accomplished a host of other foreign policy achievements. In 1971, he made two secret trips to the People’s Republic of China, paving the way for President Nixon’s historic visit in 1972 and the normalization of Chinese American relations in 1979. Kissinger died on November 29, 2023, at his home in Connecticut. He was 100. 1．Henry Kissinger got a prize in 1945 because of ______. A．his great work in the army B．his joining the army C．his great academic achievements D．his contributions to foreign affairs 2．What does the underlined word “heavyweight” mean in paragraph 2? A．far man B．important figure C．famous politician D．national advisor 3．From the passage, what do we know about Henry Kissinger? A．He dreamt to be successful in politics when young. B．He was a scholar before becoming a politician. C．He got his master’s degree at the age of 27. D．He was awarded Nobel Peace Prize alone. 4．What is Kissinger’s general attitude to China? A．Indifferent. B．Negative. C．Hostile. D．Friendly. Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川合江县马街中学校·期中) While for many a chef, serving up the fanciest (最优质的) and most delicious meals is the final aim, Rudolf Brand has an extra aim: fighting food waste. He believes that with his dishes, he can have a big influence on people’s way of thinking about food and food waste. With 22 years of experience, including Michelin-starred restaurants in London and Amsterdam, he has seen a lot of food wasted in his career. So what is the best way to stop this? For him, it really comes down to one important thing: “Rather than think about what you want to cook, look at the left things, what’s available (可利用的) , and then make a menu. This is what every chef should do.” He’s clear on his solution. “Lose that fanciness, and look at the quality of the product and the flavor (风味) ,” Rudolf explains. “There are too many chefs who are trying to make their dish too fancy. They want to have only the biggest sea fish. Or they make a dish with only the heart of the cabbage, only using the best leaves, and then they throw away the rest.” He shakes his head at the idea of such waste. He knows that one of his suppliers—a local farm—is left with a growing food mountain when top Michelin-starred chefs only buy the prized cuts of meat instead of ordering the whole leg. In just three or four weeks, the farm is left with 1,000 legs of lamb in the freezer. “And that’s just one supplier,” he says. While other chefs will only accept the best ingredients (原料) from their suppliers, if something is smaller or damaged or has a few black bits, Rudolf is still going to use it. “Just because I’ll accept produce of a slightly lower quality doesn’t mean I’m going to serve food of a less quality. It’s my job to turn that into good quality food on the plate,” he says. As a chef, he thinks he has a duty not only to cook delicious food, but also to reduce food waste. 1．What is Rudolf’s extra goal with his dishes? A．To create the fanciest meals ever. B．To educate the public on food waste. C．To encourage people to cook by themselves. D．To start a career in Michelin-starred restaurants. 2．What does Rudolf say about many chefs? A．They care too much about flavor. B．They are too choosy about ingredients. C．They satisfy customers’ needs to the full. D．They would like to try out new cooking methods. 3．What problem do food suppliers face according to Rudolf? A．They overproduce greatly. B．They struggle to win orders. C．They fail to store their products properly. D．They have many unwanted left ingredients. 4．Which of the following best describes Rudolf? A．Influential. B．Energetic. C．Poor. D．Responsible. Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川仁寿第一中学校（北校区）·期中) “Women do not own lands in my community except if they are able to buy one, as most of the lands in a family are passed on to the male children. So a woman who intends to own a land must be prepared to work hard.” Monica Maigari was born and raised in her native community of Madakiya, located in the southern part of Kaduna state of northwestern Nigeria. In 2014, her achievements as a farmer, community leader, and women’s advocate won her recognition as an Oxfam Female Food Hero. Since that time, she has deepened her involvement in the local community while sharing her skills with influential audiences. Monica has been a farmer for more than 30 years. Despite great challenges faced by rural women farmers, such as land accessibility, labour costs, market access, and climate change, she has achieved great success. She started with a small field for crop cultivation in 1984 and then expanded into various crops and livestock farming. Like all farmers in her region, Monica’s agricultural productivity is threatened by climate change. She is leading her community in adapting to the effects while challenging policymakers to act. In November 2014, out of the 1,280 contestants nationwide, Monica won the Female Food Hero title for her innovative and leadership qualities. Against local practices, she chose to purchase farmland with her prize money in order to reduce the cost of renting a land and help plough back (把……再投资)that money into her agribusiness. She describes the FFH as being a truly life changing experience, “I acquired several skills. I was taught the value chain. My productivity and income has steadily increased. I am more financially stable. Since her recognition from Oxfam, Monica has been in demand as a speaker throughout Nigeria and abroad, and she is now able to educate other female farmers. Realizing this yet always humble (谦虚的), Monica simply describes herself as “a hard-working woman devoted to encouraging women especially those less privileged to go into agriculture”. 1．What does the author intend to stress in Paragraph 1? A．Monica’s achievements as a women’s advocate. B．The challenges of having lands faced by women. C．The role of male children played in possessing lands. D．The importance of women’s involvement in agriculture. 2．Why was Monica chosen as a Food Hero? A．She used her money to buy farmland. B．She was creative and had strong leadership. C．She served as a public speaker at home and abroad. D．She owned lands in a community where women typically do not. 3．Which of the following can best describe Monica? A．Shy but strict. B．Creative but proud. C．Devoted and inspiring. D．Hard-working and sensitive. 4．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．Women’s Land Rights in Madakiya B．Climate Change and Agriculture in Nigeria C．Oxfam Female Food Hero: Monica Maigari D．A Farmer’s Journey in Northwestern Nigeria Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川眉山东坡区高中学校·期中) One day, Amanda was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer of an early stage. During this time, she was admitted to a college. She planned to save money to meet the college expense and then seek medical treatment for the cancer. Her father, Clint and her friends didn’t want her to put off her treatment due to the expense. They took matters into their own hands and started a GoFundMe campaign. A longtime friend of the family was cofounder of a group named Praynksters, known for random acts of kindness. The friend decided to use their own group to help the family. The group came up with the creative idea to spread the word and invite families, friends, and strangers who wanted to help to take part in a donation activity. The event induced the enormous assistance from the local community. Clint and Amanda were moved as the crowd passed by and the donations poured in. The event brought the family over $13, 000 in donations to go towards her medical treatments. The generous act of kindness gave the family a comforting, and optimistic feeling during a time when all hope seemed lost. Clint said that Amanda struggled with the idea of asking for help. She felt guilty and undeserving compared to others who are also struggling. She is still humbled by it all. After several months of treatment, life for the family has started getting back to their normal routine. Once Amanda got her strength back, she returned to school and completed her bachelor’s degree. The family is now inspired to volunteer in their local neighborhood and contribute to crowdfunding (众筹) efforts. They are grateful for the opportunity to give back and help others as many have helped them. 1．Why did Amanda postpone her treatment of cancer? A．She didn’t care about her disease. B．She had to take care of her family. C．She was in a bad economic situation. D．She couldn’t find an effective treatment. 2．What does the underlined word “induced” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Brought about. B．Made up. C．Gave away. D．Set about. 3．Which of the following best describes Amanda? A．Shameful but caring. B．Kind-hearted and grateful. C．Curious and warm-hearted. D．Hard- working and humorous. 4．What can we infer from the text? A．It’s quite easy to cure Amanda’s cancer. B．Praynksters is a nonprofit organization funded by Clint. C．Volunteering is very popular in Amanda’s community. D．A GoFundMe campaign is actually a crowdfunding activity. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 (24-25高二上·四川眉山东坡区眉山北外附属东坡外国语学校·期中) The morning after an evening struggle to care for my three-year-old daughter, I couldn’t wait to set her to school. I, as a mother, was tired from the anger and her inability to communicate because of her slowed language development. As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate. Nothing was right with our world. She’d been born around the same time when the nation was witnessing the birth of another Great Recession. My job and my house had been victims(牺牲品). Then this happened. My child’s language delay(语言发育迟缓)was identified, but doctors struggled to properly help her. I felt like we both needed to be rescued. I returned that afternoon as disenchanted with my little girl as when I left. Walking slowly toward the school’s playground gate, I found her preschool teacher racing to greet me. “You should have seen her today!” His breathy words were supported by excitement. I didn’t interrupt. “See that climber.” He pointed to a wooden piece of playground equipment that looked like a rock wall. I nodded. “Well, every day since she started school, she’s tried and failed to make it to the top.” He took a breath. “And today she did it!” He expressed his joy just as he’d witnessed her conquering Mount Everest! “She cheered and celebrated! I wish I’d recorded it!” His words comforted me. My daughter had conquered her mountain. As she ran toward me. I recognized something I hadn’t before. I saw her perseverance(毅力). I saw her strength. I saw a Hero. Everyday greatness celebrates ordinary people who do unusual things in big and small ways, showing courage, kindness, love and selflessness. We encourage you to click these brief accounts and invite you to share your own story. 1．Why couldn’t the author wait to rush her daughter to school? A．She was tired out when dealing with her daughter. B．She had a fight with her daughter last night. C．She was busy with her work as a doctor. D．She had to sell their house due to Great Recession. 2．What can we know about the author from paragraph 2? A．She was hopeless. B．She pretended to be happy. C．She looked frightend. D．She felt comfortable. 3．Why did the little girl’s preschool teacher feel excited? A．She succeeded in standing on Mount Everest. B．She began to communicate with others normally. C．She got the first place in the school sports meet. D．She managed to climb up the wooden equipment. 4．From which is the text most probably taken? A．The radio. B．The Internet. C．A newspaper. D．A magazine. Passage 2 (24-25高二上·四川泸州龙马潭区泸化中学·期中) Christmas at my house meant colorful decorations, candles in every window, homemade dinners by Mom and her matching red coat. I always believed that someday my own kids would gather here and enjoy the traditions that had been passed down each December. Life had other plans Mom found breast cancer in 2006 and died three years later. Three years after her death. I made my yearly trip to my childhood home for Christmas with my dad and sister. When I hunted for Christmas decorations up in the attic, an unusual yellow envelope caught my eye. Inside was a never published children’s book by Mom, dated February 10, 1993. It was titled The Evil Stepmother (Who Wasn’t). It’s the story of a little girl who loses her mother to cancer. Her father soon remarries, and at Christmas, the girl returns home to find her stepmother crying with a woman’s photograph in her hands. The stepmother says that she lost her mother, too, and always misses her most at Christmas. I read Mom’s book and wondered why she had been moved to write it. She was years away from her cancer at the time. But there was no stepmother in our lives. So I put the book away, found the decorations I came for, and forgot abourt Mom’s book quickly. Without the home that had been full of so many memories, I didn’t celebrate Christmas any more. I began to avoid the holiday music and even, for a while, the color red. That changed in December 2017. Dad brought a woman to Christmas unexpectedly. When we first met we hugged each other shyly. Soon, she had Dad and me laughing. It was going so well. The three of us went out to pick out gifts. That’s when “While Christmas” began to play over the store’s speakers. I froze. It was the song Mom sang to me as a child to get me to sleep. Tears streamed down my face. We got home, and I went to my room to calm down. There was a knock on the door, Dad’s girlfriend. She told me that Christmas was hard for her too and that she had lost her mother to Alzheimer’s. “Do you see my coat?” she asked. “It was my mom’s. Your dad tells me your mother had a red coat too. Maybe we can wear them together sometime?” I remembered the scene from Mom’s book and hugged this woman who made my dad happy, who was offering us a second chance at Christmas. A year later, my sister and I attended Dad’s wedding. This past December, I hosted my first Christmas in New York. My stepmother and I decorated the house, candles in every window. We walked arm in arm down Broadway in our mothers’ red coats. 1．What is the first paragraph mainly about? A．The author’s happy childhood. B．The author’s hopes for the future. C．Some unforgettable Christmas traditions. D．The author’s sweet memories at Christmas. 2．The author didn’t celebrate Christmas anymore because ________. A．she was unwilling to recall the past B．she couldn’t stand the holiday music C．she was unable to spare time for celebration D．she could not enjoy Christmas without Mom 3．As for the red coats, which of the following statements is NOT true? A．They belong to two mothers. B．They are necessary at Christmas. C．They remind the author and her stepmother of their mothers. D．They are a bridge connecting the author and her stepmother. 4．What can be the best title for the text? A．The woman in the red coat. B．A never-bublished book. C．A newly-built happy family. D．The sensitive stepmother. Passage 3 (24-25高二上·四川成都四川大学附属中学·期中) In medical school and throughout his career as a neonatologist, William Cashore was often asked to read and correct others’ work. Little did they know that he was a spelling champion, with a trophy(奖品) at home to prove it. Cashore won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 1954 at age 14. Now 84, he’s the oldest living champi on of the contest, which dates back to 1925. As contestants from this year’s competition headed home, he reflected on his experience and the effect it had on him. Cashore credits his parents for helping him prepare for his trip to Washington, D．C． , for the spelling bee. His mother was an elementary school teacher and his father was a lab technician with a talent for taking words apart and putting them back together. When the field narrowed to two competitors, the other boy misspelled “uncinate”, which means bent like a hook. Cashore spelled it correctly, then clinched the title with the word “transept”, an architectural term for the transverse part of a cross- shaped church. Cashore, who was given $500 and an encyclopedia set, enjoyed a brief turn as a celebrity. He didn’t br ag about his accomplishment after returning to Pennsylvania, but the experience quietly shaped him in multiple ways. “It gave me much more self-confidence and also gave me a sense that it’s very important to try to get things as correct as possible,” he said. “I’ve always been that way, and I still feel that way. If people are careless about spelling and writing, you wonder if they’ re careless about their thinking.” “Preparing for a spelling bee today requires more concentration and technique than it did decades ago,” Cashore said. “The vocabulary of the words are far, far more technical. The English language, in the meantime, has imported a great many words from foreign languages which were not part of the English language when I was in eighth grade,” he added. 1．What can we learn about Cashore from the first two paragraphs? A．He is the best ever spelling champion. B．He prepared alone for the spelling bee. C．He used his spelling ability to help others. D．He preferred to show off his spelling talent. 2．What does the word “clinched” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to? A．Won. B．Declined. C．Removed. D．Gave. 3．How did the spelling bee competition affect Cashore? A．It helped him start his career. B．It strengthened his confidence. C．It limited his way of thinking. D．It brought him lasting popularity. 4．What should we do to prepare for today’s spelling bee according to Cashore? A．Learn multiple languages. B．Go abroad for language study. C．Be a remarkable technician. D．Try to improve relevant skills. Passage 4 (24-25高二上·四川成都树德中学·期中) In high school, she was bullied. After college, it was difficult to find a job. But through all the difficult times, Collette Divitto, has had one thing that makes her happy: baking. Divitto, who has Down syndrome (唐氏综合征), decided to channel her passion into a career, opening her own cookie company. “So actually, I always loved baking, since I was 4 years old. From high school, I had been taking baking classes,” said Divitto, 31. “It was a hard time for me. I had no friends. I didn’t have a social life. I got bullied. I got picked on. And that’s why I had been taking baking classes.” After high school, Divitto went to Clemson University in South Carolina, but after graduating, it was difficult for her to find jobs. So, she turned to her mom, who helped her create her own job: CEO of Collettey’s Cookies. “There’re lots of amazing things happening,” Divitto said of the opportunities coming her way. She says her favorite part about running her business is hiring people with disabilities. Collettey’s Cookies helps people with disabilities prepare for their careers, by offering workshops and guidance. In 2020, just 17.9% of people with a disability were employed. But Divitto believes many want to work, federal law does not require employers to pay them the minimum wage. That means companies can pay people with disabilities whatever they think they’re worth — something Divitto is working to change. She has appealed to society to help create more jobs for people with disabilities, which she hopes gets the attention of Congress. Collettey’s Cookies now has 15 employees, and about half of them are people with disabilities. And they have a strong leader to look up to. “No matter who you are, you can make a great difference in this world,” Divitto said. “Don’t let people bring you down... Do not focus on your disabilities. You only need to focus on your abilities.” 1．What drove Divitto to start her business? A．Her being bullied. B．Her mother’s help. C．Her Down syndrome. D．Her failure to land a job. 2．Which of the following best describes Divitto’s attitude towards the disabled? A．Merciful. B．Generous. C．Considerate. D．Tolerant. 3．What does Divitto want to work to change? A．The salary the disabled get. B．The fedal law about the disabled. C．The working conditions of the disabled. D．The role the disabled plays in the Congress. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．The disabled act as leaders in her company. B．The government shows no care for the disabled. C．Disabled people have potential to achieve success. D．Employees show respect for Divitto in her company. 1/3 1/3 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $