专题04 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，黑吉辽蒙专用）高二英语上学期

专题04 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·辽宁锦州·期中） Zandra Cunningham is the founder of a skincare brand. She has been recognized by the media as one of the youngest and most successful business owners in America. When she was a kid, Zandra always loved lip balms(润唇膏) and bought a lot of them. But she found they eventually hurt her lips instead of relieving the dryness because of all the chemicals in them. She then started experimenting with different ingredients(成分) together with her mom. They tried a lot of times until they found the natural and healthy combinations they liked. Slowly, Zandra began selling her products at local farmers’ markets and trade events. Before her 10th birthday, she launched her brand and hoped it would inspire other young girls. Soon, it became a challenge for Zandra to separate her personal interests from what her customers usually wanted. “There are a lot of ideas that I feel are excellent but wouldn’t fit into the market,” she said. Her business being part of the market, Zandra recognized the issue and improved her products after truly listening to customers. “There are so many brands doing similar things, but there is still so much room to grow. Your customers are out there, and you just have to reach out to them. That’s what will set you apart,” the 23-year-old shared. When asked about her experience as a promising young businesswoman, Zandra said, “It wasn’t frightening. When you are young, fear doesn’t have a strong hold on your mindset. That maybe it was not going to work never really crossed my mind.” Characterized by encouraging statements and featuring a playful color combination, the packaging is a big part of why Zandra’s business has been so successful. “There are a lot of products on the market that seem natural, but they actually aren’t,” she said. “I make sure that my packaging can help people understand what each term means, and how to read and check ingredients.” 1．What contributed to Zandra’s getting into the skincare business? A．Her goal of providing local people with cheap skin products. B．Her wish to give a hand to some poor girls. C．Her interest in doing chemical experiments. D．Her desire to create skin-friendly products. 2．How did Zandra deal with the trouble in her business? A．She took inspiration from successful businesswomen. B．She made an effort to meet real market needs. C．She stood by her own business decisions. D．She cooperated with powerful brands. 3．Why has Zandra succeeded in her business according to Zandra herself? A．Her work experience. B．Her parents’ support. C．Her youthful positivity. D．Her traditional thinking. 4．What does Zandra expect her packaging to do? A．Encourage customers to be aware of environment problems. B．Educate customers about product knowledge. C．Collect customers’ opinions on skincare. D．Draw customers’ attention to the color. Passage 2 （24-25高二上·辽宁省实验·期中） Rowan Atkinson was born in a middle-class family. He had a speaking disability right from his childhood. This gave him a tough time in his childhood and at the start of his career. He was constantly bullied and laughed at because of his look and his speaking disability. This made him very shy and quiet. He didn’t have a lot of friends and the several rejections left him feeling lonely. Rowan was very much interested in science. And he decided to pursue a career in this field. After he completed his Master’s degree, he realized acting was something he really wanted to pursue. He auditioned for several TV shows but faced back-to-back rejections, because he didn’t have a good face and grand body in addition to his stammering problem as well. Rowan kept his passion alive and worked hard towards reaching his dreams. He aimed at making people laugh and with persistent efforts over the years he has successfully established this. After the several rejections he started creating original comedy sketches. Interestingly he realized that whenever he played some characters, he spoke fluently. He used it as inspiration for his acting. This is exactly where Rowan’s life changed. Rowan continued pursuing his dreams, despite all the hardships and rejections he had faced because of his looks and disorder. He had a major breakthrough when he started his own show Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean was “strange, surreal and non-speaking character”. He proved that even without a Hollywood face or a heroic body, you can become one of the most loved and respected actors in the world. Life always rewards those who are ready to keep moving forward. He teaches us that for success all you really need is hard work. Never let your fears and disabilities stop your life. Walk past these and make yourself better. Your hard work and efforts are sure to pay off one day. 5．What can we know about Rowan when he was young? A．He liked bullying his classmates. B．He had only a few friends and felt lonely. C．He showed little interest in science. D．He recovered from his speaking disability. 6．Why did Rowan want to act? A．He wanted to become popular. B．He enjoyed staying in the stage. C．He intended to make people happy. D．He was eager to overcome his drawback. 7．What made Rowan's life change? A．He was respected by the audience. B．He could speak fluently in some characters. C．He got a Hollywood face and a heroic body. D．He received a Master’s degree in science. 8．What contributed to Rowan’s success according to the text? A．His willpower. B．His wisdom. C．His physical appearance. D．His independence. Passage 3 （24-25高二上·内蒙古鄂尔多斯·期中） On the morning of the big day, Vially Dorestant prepared for her son Corey’s school photo shoot to ensure he felt calm and confident. Little did she know, she needn’t have worried. In a video posted online, Corey displayed his planned smile for the picture at his new school. With a lovable grin (咧着嘴笑), Dorestant believed he was well-prepared. Dorestant shared, “Corey can become shy and anxious around people, so I wanted to make sure he felt at ease during his first picture day at the new school.” However, Corey’s actual pose for the picture was far from the shy and sweet smile his mom had expected. The video revealed Corey posing with left hand in his pocket and right hand resting under his chin (下巴) — a gesture that caught Dorestant completely off guard. “At the first sight of the picture, I was stunned; it took me about five minutes to process because I couldn’t believe what I saw,” Dorestant said. But eventually, she found it amusing. “I felt so proud of Corey for overcoming his nervousness and allowing his true personality to shine through. As a mother, my only wish is for him to be true to himself through any challenges he faces,” Dorestant said. Dorestant’s video has over 18 million views and 25,000 comments, with many surprised by the result. “Nothing could have prepared me for the ending,” one user wrote, while another commented that it was the “best case scenario (场景)”. For Dorestant, Corey’s first picture day served as a valuable lesson. “As parents, we often feel the need to protect our kids and prepare them for the world, which can make us anxious about their readiness, but we need to trust in their abilities and give them the space to shine on their own,” Dorestant said. 9．What did Dorestant worry about her son at first? A．He was frightened to meet his new classmates. B．He was embarrassed to pose for a photo. C．He might get lost on his way to school. D．He might be unprepared for the new term. 10．What does the underlined word “stunned” in paragraph 5 mean? A．Shocked. B．Disappointed. C．Grateful. D．Worried. 11．What can we know about Dorestant’s video? A．It went unnoticed. B．It made record profits. C．It put Corey in trouble. D．It was well received. 12．What did Dorestant advise parents to do? A．Believe their own judgement. B．Serve as an experienced guide. C．Give full play to kids’ potential. D．Teach their children everything. 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二上·辽宁大连·期中） For many people, barbecues are a chance to enjoy a meal with family and friends. For Stan Hays, however, barbecuing becomes his skill to feed people in need when the disaster happens. The unique effort began in May 2011, when a severe tornado (龙卷风) hit Joplin, about two hours from Hays’ home. His wife asked him to help. So, he put out the word to his partners and headed down with his barbecue. “We thought we’d be there three to four days, serving maybe 5,000 meals,” Hays said. But the need was there, so Hays and over 300 volunteers worked for 11 days to meet the need. It was a life-changing experience for Hays, who had never organized any type of large voluntary effort before. While preparing to head home, he and his friends Will Cleaver and Jeff Stith came to the realization. “A barbecue community is able to respond to disasters like this quickly,” Hays said. “So, before we left, we put together a plan to create the Operation BBQ Relief.” During the last six years, the group has responded to almost 45 disasters across the United States, most recently Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the wildfires in northern California. More than 6,800 volunteers have joined the effort, and the group often partners with other organizations to serve the meals. “Barbecues are comfort food,” Hays said. “If you just lost your house or a loved one, getting a hot meal would remind you of the barbecues you had in the backyard and make you forget about the bad stuff in your life. That’s worth it to me.” 1．What can we learn from the second paragraph? A．The tornado happened in July 2011. B．Supplies were far from enough for the victims. C．Volunteers couldn’t meet the requirements. D．The need for food was beyond Hays’ expectation. 2．What made Hays create the Operation BBQ Relief? A．His wife’s suggestion. B．His preference for barbecues. C．A voluntary activity in Joplin. D．The high earnings from barbecues. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Hays? A．Warm-hearted. B．Strong-willed. C．Broad-minded. D．Good-tempered. 4．What’s the text mainly about? A．The bright future of barbecues. B．The role of barbecues in voluntary activities. C．An effective approach was used to rescue victims. D．When disasters fall, they bring barbecues. Passage 2 （24-25高二上·辽宁锦州·期中） David Grant and Yvonne Faulkner-Grant of Warwickshire, England always let their 13-year-old dog, Scruff, pick up the plastic bottles he finds while out on their daily walks. The dog carries the bottle for a while, and they kick it or throw it for him to chase. The game is over when Scruff loses interest and drops it. Throughout 2021, David and Yvonne observed Scruff’s habit of finding even the most well-hidden bottles. They also noticed a marked increase in the amount of litter in their rural area. David says they were both taught never to drop their trash as children, so they couldn’t believe that people were littering so much. At the start of 2022, David and Yvonne decided to start picking up the bottles to bring home with them. It was the large number of litter that made them decide to train Scruff to gather other people’s trash. Since starting this journey, Scruff has become a local celebrity in his neighborhood. David and Yvonne never let Scruff pick up anything dangerous, like glass. They also remain appalled by the amount of litter they’re seeing, and hope that people will hear Scruff story and either stop dropping trash or, perhaps, try picking it up themselves. Plus, Yvonne thinks Scruff took to his duties so well, other dogs could easily be trained to do what he does as well. In the end, Scruff was able to gather up 1,334 bottles — along with three cups, a Pringles tub, and a baby feeding bottle. “If we walk the same route (路线) every day, he will find bottles on that route every single day.” said David. “We feel a bit of pride that we are picking them up, but a bit of anger that they’re even there,” Yvonne said. 5．In which situation will the game be over? A．Scruff gathers 100 bottles. B．Scruff throws the bottle into the bin. C．Scruff drops the plastic bottle. D．David Grant sells the bottle for money. 6．What were David and Yvonne taught from their childhood? A．Don’t drop litter everywhere. B．Animals are our friends. C．The best fish swim near the bottom. D．Every dog has his day. 7．Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “appalled” in para. 3? A．Satisfied. B．Shocked. C．Curious. D．Excited. 8．How do David and Yvonne feel about the result? A．Excited and proud. B．Angry and disappointed. C．Unhappy but understandable. D．Proud but angry. Passage 3 （24-25高二上·辽宁大连·期中） “Who says it’s Father’s Day?” my son says to me, with the questioning angry look of someone who’s been told they have extra tax to pay. “Well, the world does,” I tell him, suddenly self-conscious. “It’s a special day for daddies.” Something about this — I can’t think what — comes out sounding quite desperate and he looks at me as if I’ve just suggested he prove his love for me with a face tattoo (纹身). It’s a look of suspicion, but also of tender concern for my mental state. This is his fifth Father’s Day, so I can’t help feeling slightly wounded that the concept hasn’t stuck with him. I also can’t help noting that he has never had any such issue with Mother’s Day, which has always seemed to him like common sense. The event’s nearness to his own birthday two weeks from now — is making things more difficult for him to tolerate. It would seem he finds it impolite that the run-up to his special day should be interrupted so close to the finish line by a day that celebrates me, the lesser of his two parents. In any case, if he’s planning to make or gift me something, this conversation has been a masterstroke (妙举) of expectation management. “So, will all daddies get a Father’s Day?” he asks. “Yes,” I reply, “and this isn’t new — it’s every year!” I attempt to regulate my voice, but also make it very clear I haven’t made this idea up on the spot by myself. “You’ve been doing it since you were born. And it’s been around longer than that. I get things for Granddad every year, too.” At this he stirs himself up. He has never quite stopped being fascinated by the idea that his granddad is my dad, in the same way that I am his. “What do you get him?” he asks. “Well,” I say, “things like CDs or socks — and always a card.” At this he seems inspired. “I’ll do a card!” he says, brightening. “You could buy me something, too. . .” I begin, but he is no longer listening, running to grab coloured paper and glittery pens. Not wishing to see this gift to myself a whole week early, I smile and tell him I really shouldn’t be watching and get up to leave him to it. “Yes,” he says, just in time for me to see he’s actually writing “Dear Granddad” on the page. “Don’t tell him!” 9．How does the writer feel when explaining Father’s Day? A．Suspicious. B．Embarrassed. C．Proud. D．Angry. 10．What can be inferred from Paragraph 2? A．The son feels desperate because the concept escapes him. B．The writer feels relieved due to his son shows care for dad. C．The son identifies with Mother’s Day more than Father’s Day. D．A face tattoo to prove a son’s love for his father is a common sense. 11．What’s the writer intention to mention Granddad? A．To remind his son that he loves his father. B．To justify the annual celebration of Father’s Day. C．To narrow the generation gap between the three. D．To instruct the son how to celebrate Father’s Day. 12．What can we conclude from the passage? A．The writer’s son loves granddad more than his dad. B．The writer’s son understood the key to Father’s Day. C．It’s a tradition to make father a card on Father’s Day. D．It’s a bit of stretch for the writer’s son to celebrate Dad. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二上·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中） I truly believe we all have a very special purpose in life, regardless of who we are or where we come from. After ten years of working for a major Wall Street bank, I wanted to do something challenging. So when I read a Merrill Lynch advertisement looking to hire more stockbrokers (股票经纪人), with great excitement, I made some phone calls and arranged to meet with one of its branch vice presidents. After this interview and interviews with twelve of his top stockbrokers, I eventually got the job. The first few months was a struggle. I lived on very little commission (佣金). Night after night, I left the office weary and exhausted, ready to give up, yet somehow returning the next morning to start a new day. Eventually, all the hard work paid off. In less than four years, I became one of the top sales people at my branch and increased personal sales by 17%. The success earned me a six-figure income, promotion and numerous sales awards. Toward the end of my fourth year at Merrill Lynch, it hit me that something was missing. I thought long and hard about my goals. Then I was reminded of the time when I spoke to hundreds of people, while in college as a student leader, and years later, when I won a “Humorous Speech” championship. It dawned on me that every time I made a speech, I always had a wonderful, energetic, peaceful and magical feeling that was unmatched by anything else I did. I knew the extraordinary public-speaking skills I was blessed with could enable me to make a lasting difference and change other people’s lives. Then I took another daring risk, gave up everything and left the investment business for a more satisfying career as a motivational speaker. The beginning of my speaking journey was surprisingly similar to what I had first experienced at Merrill Lynch. However, nothing in the world comes close to the satisfying feeling I get when thousands of people tell me how much I have made a difference in their lives by motivating them to take risks and be the best they could be. 1．Why did the author meet with a Merrill Lynch branch vice president? A．To get a position. B．To employ more clerks. C．To arrange an interview. D．To make an advertisement. 2．Which of the following best describes the author according to paragraph 2? A．Generous and passionate. B．Anxious and successful. C．Able and strong-minded. D．Optimistic and cheerful. 3．Why did the author leave Merrill Lynch? A．Because he hoped to go back to college. B．Because he wanted to influence others. C．Because he was treated badly. D．Because his business was not successful. 4．Which is the most suitable title for the text? A．Dare to Take Risks B．Hard work Pays Off C．Challenge Your Career Choice D．Speaking Makes a Satisfying Job Passage 2 （24-25高二上·辽宁大连·期中） Whether a primary school or a university, schools often have to walk a fine line when it comes to parental complaints. Diverse backgrounds mean that schools can’t please everyone all the time, so educators have to judge what’s best for the whole kids in their care. Sometimes, what’s best is hard to decide. Sometimes it’s absolutely not. Such was the case when a parent at a St. Louis elementary school complained in a Facebook group about a book that was read to her 7-year-old. The parent wrote: “Anyone else check out The Read a Loud Look on Canvas for 2nd grade today? Ron’s Big Mission was the book that was read out loud to my 7-year-old. I caught this after she watched it because I was working with my 3rd grader. I have called my daughter’s school. Parents, we have to preview what we are letting the kids see on there.” The book in question, “Ron’s Big Mission,” highlights a true story of Ron McNair, who had experienced discrimination as a child in South Carolina because he was Black. In 1959, 9-year-old McNair wanted to check out books at the library, but the librarian told him the library didn’t loan books to “coloreds.” McNair refused to leave the library until he was allowed to check out books. Rather than give him a library card, the librarian called the police, who ultimately convinced her to just let him check out books. Seriously, what issue could this parent possibly take with such an inspiring story of a kid who stood up to injustice, single-handedly changed a library s racial segregation (隔离) policy and grew up to be an astronaut — a genuine, real-life hero. If there’s any other possible reason than racism, I can’t think of one. Hearing of the complaints, other parents responded immediately in the book’s defense. They called McNair a hero and said, “He deserves to be praised. His story deserves to be told to our children.” And the school responded in the best possible way. The next day, the principal read the book to the whole students body via Zoom. 5．What does the underlined phrase mean in the first paragraph? A．Escape from it secretly. B．Keep cautious about it. C．Agree to address at once. D．Show indifferent attitudes. 6．What was the parent’s complaint about the book? A．It was too advanced for second graders. B．Its subject matter was out of the curriculum. C．It had not been previewed by parents previously. D．It contained improper content for young children. 7．Which of the following can best describe Ron McNair? A．Curious and heroic. B．Aggressive and ambitious. C．Courageous and determined. D．Sensitive and responsible. 8．What action did the school take in response to the complaint online? A．They delivered an address in public. B．They defended and spoke highly of the book. C．They had the story read aloud to all the students. D．They instantly removed the book from the curriculum. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高二上·黑龙江虎林·期中） I loved drawing pictures. While my children were still young, I started illustrating books for a group. Once my kids got older, I decided to take the leap and work at starting my own business. I decided to focus on fine art paintings. Sad to say, it took me almost two years to have the courage to present my work to a gallery. When I finally did it, the gallery immediately started selling my work and I soon drove to the state office to do the necessary paperwork for a business. I didn’t understand how an artist could run his own business and there weren’t many resources to help people like me get started at the time. All I could find were a handful of books. So, to get my business off the ground I went to galleries, looked through them, and asked myself, “Am I a good fit for this place?” If they were interested in my work, I would share my paintings with them. When I started showing my work in galleries, I was initially very frightened. There were some amazing artists that I put on a pedestal (奉为完人). I felt I could never attain the position. I eventually became friends with one of the top artists at the first local gallery I got into. I remember visiting with him one day and a comment he made impacted me. As we were talking about showing our works, meeting buyers, and the prices of our art, he said to me, “I can’t even afford my own art.” He laughed it off but it made me think to myself he was just a regular guy and I was not so different. This gave me the confidence I needed to keep on trying, and suddenly everything seemed a lot less frightening. Since that time, I’ve had many galleries representing me. I wear so many hats running my business, and not all are the perfect fit, but that’s okay! 1．How did the author feel after her first show according to paragraph 2? A．Encouraged. B．Doubtful. C．Confused. D．Awkward. 2．What challenge did the author face while she was trying to start a business? A．She couldn’t get the necessary paperwork. B．She was far from an amazing artist. C．She had little time for her children. D．She was clueless about that. 3．How did the top artist’s words affect the author? A．She gained a sense of achievement. B．She believed that she would do well. C．She tackled problems efficiently. D．She learned new drawing skills. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．How I became a famous artist. B．Why galleries are important to me. C．How I started my business as an artist. D．Why I decided to start a business. Passage 2 （24-25高二上·黑龙江牡丹江·期中） When she was young, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo noticed she was particularly fascinated with on-screen stories. Media offered an escape when life was hard. Watching Glee, she was thrilled to see a character who used a wheelchair like her — until she learned the role was played by an actor who was not disabled. “I remember feeling so heartbroken and betrayed (背叛).” said Colt-Lacayo. Now, Colt-Lacayo is graduating from Stanford with a degree in film and media studies and is heading to Hollywood with a passion for increasing disability representation and diversity in general. “Representation matters, and I also think that diverse storytelling is what is most compelling (令人信服的).” she said. Representation shaped Colt-Lacayo’s path to Stanford. As a disabled Latina girl, she struggled to imagine going to college, in part because she never saw adult wheelchair users in the media. In high school, she met another Stanford student who was also a wheelchair user at a conference. Suddenly, a new story felt possible. “Yes, there’s something that is in my DNA that makes my body different from other people’s. But really, what makes me disabled is that people treat me differently, and I do not have equal access to resources.” she said. She brought this perspective (看法，观点) to her Stanford experience. For her senior thesis (论文), she wrote a screenplay examining how growing up with a disability impacts one’s relationship with oneself and one’s understanding of the world. Colt-Lacayo aims to become an agent for screenwriters and film directors. She hopes that sharing her story gives others the example she wished for when she was young. 5．How did Colt-Lacayo initially feel while watching Glee? A．Overjoyed and inspired. B．Honored and confident. C．Heartbroken and betrayed. D．Sorrowful and sympathetic. 6．What helped Colt-Lacayo picture herself going to college? A．Her keen interest in films and media. B．Diverse stories she heard about disability. C．An example of a disabled Stanford student. D．A passion for increasing disability representation. 7．What insight did Colt-Lacayo gain about living with a disability? A．It naturally leads one to gain extra attention. B．It mainly involves overcoming physical limitations. C．It offers special advantages for accessing resources. D．It influences one’s outlook on the world and oneself. 8．What is the best title of the text? A．Telling Stories That Matter. B．Speaking up for Equality. C．Struggling to Enter Stanford. D．Overcoming Inner Fear. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·辽宁锦州·期中） Zandra Cunningham is the founder of a skincare brand. She has been recognized by the media as one of the youngest and most successful business owners in America. When she was a kid, Zandra always loved lip balms(润唇膏) and bought a lot of them. But she found they eventually hurt her lips instead of relieving the dryness because of all the chemicals in them. She then started experimenting with different ingredients(成分) together with her mom. They tried a lot of times until they found the natural and healthy combinations they liked. Slowly, Zandra began selling her products at local farmers’ markets and trade events. Before her 10th birthday, she launched her brand and hoped it would inspire other young girls. Soon, it became a challenge for Zandra to separate her personal interests from what her customers usually wanted. “There are a lot of ideas that I feel are excellent but wouldn’t fit into the market,” she said. Her business being part of the market, Zandra recognized the issue and improved her products after truly listening to customers. “There are so many brands doing similar things, but there is still so much room to grow. Your customers are out there, and you just have to reach out to them. That’s what will set you apart,” the 23-year-old shared. When asked about her experience as a promising young businesswoman, Zandra said, “It wasn’t frightening. When you are young, fear doesn’t have a strong hold on your mindset. That maybe it was not going to work never really crossed my mind.” Characterized by encouraging statements and featuring a playful color combination, the packaging is a big part of why Zandra’s business has been so successful. “There are a lot of products on the market that seem natural, but they actually aren’t,” she said. “I make sure that my packaging can help people understand what each term means, and how to read and check ingredients.” 1．What contributed to Zandra’s getting into the skincare business? A．Her goal of providing local people with cheap skin products. B．Her wish to give a hand to some poor girls. C．Her interest in doing chemical experiments. D．Her desire to create skin-friendly products. 2．How did Zandra deal with the trouble in her business? A．She took inspiration from successful businesswomen. B．She made an effort to meet real market needs. C．She stood by her own business decisions. D．She cooperated with powerful brands. 3．Why has Zandra succeeded in her business according to Zandra herself? A．Her work experience. B．Her parents’ support. C．Her youthful positivity. D．Her traditional thinking. 4．What does Zandra expect her packaging to do? A．Encourage customers to be aware of environment problems. B．Educate customers about product knowledge. C．Collect customers’ opinions on skincare. D．Draw customers’ attention to the color. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了美国年轻且成功的商人Zandra创立护肤品牌的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“But she found they eventually hurt her lips instead of relieving the dryness because of all the chemicals in them. She then started experimenting with different ingredients (成分) together with her mom. (但她发现，由于它们中的化学物质，它们最终会伤害她的嘴唇，而不是缓解干燥。然后，她开始和妈妈一起尝试不同的成分)”可知，Zandra想要创造对皮肤友好的产品，这促使她进入护肤品行业。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Soon, it became a challenge for Zandra to separate her personal interests from what her customers usually wanted. (很快，把她的个人兴趣和顾客的通常需求区分开来，对Zandra来说成了一个挑战。)”“Her business being part of the market, Zandra recognized the issue and improved her products after truly listening to customers. (作为市场的一部分，Zandra意识到了这个问题，并在真正倾听客户的意见后改进了她的产品)”可知，Zandra意识到她的个人兴趣与顾客的需求之间存在差异，并决定真正倾听顾客的意见来改善产品。这表明她努力满足真正的市场需求，即Zandra通过努力满足实际市场需求来解决她的商业难题。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“When you are young, fear doesn’t have a strong hold on your mindset. That maybe it was not going to work never really crossed my mind. (当你年轻时，恐惧不会对你的心态有很大的影响。我从未想过这可能行不通)”可知，Zandra因她年轻的积极态度而在商业中取得了成功，即她认为自己在事业上的成功是因为她年轻时的积极态度。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“I make sure that my packaging can help people understand what each term means, and how to read and check ingredients. (我确保我的包装可以帮助人们理解每个术语的含义，以及如何阅读和检查成分)”可知，Zandra希望她的包装能够教育顾客有关产品的知识，即期望通过包装对客户进行产品知识教育。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高二上·辽宁省实验·期中） Rowan Atkinson was born in a middle-class family. He had a speaking disability right from his childhood. This gave him a tough time in his childhood and at the start of his career. He was constantly bullied and laughed at because of his look and his speaking disability. This made him very shy and quiet. He didn’t have a lot of friends and the several rejections left him feeling lonely. Rowan was very much interested in science. And he decided to pursue a career in this field. After he completed his Master’s degree, he realized acting was something he really wanted to pursue. He auditioned for several TV shows but faced back-to-back rejections, because he didn’t have a good face and grand body in addition to his stammering problem as well. Rowan kept his passion alive and worked hard towards reaching his dreams. He aimed at making people laugh and with persistent efforts over the years he has successfully established this. After the several rejections he started creating original comedy sketches. Interestingly he realized that whenever he played some characters, he spoke fluently. He used it as inspiration for his acting. This is exactly where Rowan’s life changed. Rowan continued pursuing his dreams, despite all the hardships and rejections he had faced because of his looks and disorder. He had a major breakthrough when he started his own show Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean was “strange, surreal and non-speaking character”. He proved that even without a Hollywood face or a heroic body, you can become one of the most loved and respected actors in the world. Life always rewards those who are ready to keep moving forward. He teaches us that for success all you really need is hard work. Never let your fears and disabilities stop your life. Walk past these and make yourself better. Your hard work and efforts are sure to pay off one day. 5．What can we know about Rowan when he was young? A．He liked bullying his classmates. B．He had only a few friends and felt lonely. C．He showed little interest in science. D．He recovered from his speaking disability. 6．Why did Rowan want to act? A．He wanted to become popular. B．He enjoyed staying in the stage. C．He intended to make people happy. D．He was eager to overcome his drawback. 7．What made Rowan's life change? A．He was respected by the audience. B．He could speak fluently in some characters. C．He got a Hollywood face and a heroic body. D．He received a Master’s degree in science. 8．What contributed to Rowan’s success according to the text? A．His willpower. B．His wisdom. C．His physical appearance. D．His independence. 【答案】5．B 6．C 7．B 8．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Rowan Atkinson克服语言障碍，通过坚持不懈的努力在演艺界取得成功的故事。 5．细节理解题。根据第一段“He didn’t have a lot of friends and the several rejections left him feeling lonely. (他没有很多朋友，几次被拒绝让他感到孤独)”可知，Rowan年轻时没有很多朋友，而且感到孤独。故选项B。 6．细节理解题。根据第二段“He aimed at making people laugh and with persistent efforts over the years he has successfully established this. (他的目标是让人们开怀大笑，经过多年的不懈努力，他成功地实现了这一目标)”可知，Rowan投身演艺事业是想让人们开心。故选项C。 7．细节理解题。根据第三段“Interestingly he realized that whenever he played some characters, he spoke fluently. He used it as inspiration for his acting. This is exactly where Rowan’s life changed. (有趣的是，他意识到每当他扮演一些角色时，他说得很流利。他把它作为自己表演的灵感来源。罗文的人生就是在这里改变的)”可知，Rowan在扮演某些角色时可以流利地说话，使他的生活发生了变化。故选项B。 8．细节理解题。根据最后一段“He teaches us that for success all you really need is hard work. (他教导我们，要想成功，你真正需要的是努力工作)”以及文章整体表达的坚持和努力精神，可知，Rowan的成功归因于他的意志力。故选项A。 Passage 3 On the morning of the big day, Vially Dorestant prepared for her son Corey’s school photo shoot to ensure he felt calm and confident. Little did she know, she needn’t have worried. In a video posted online, Corey displayed his planned smile for the picture at his new school. With a lovable grin (咧着嘴笑), Dorestant believed he was well-prepared. Dorestant shared, “Corey can become shy and anxious around people, so I wanted to make sure he felt at ease during his first picture day at the new school.” However, Corey’s actual pose for the picture was far from the shy and sweet smile his mom had expected. The video revealed Corey posing with left hand in his pocket and right hand resting under his chin (下巴) — a gesture that caught Dorestant completely off guard. “At the first sight of the picture, I was stunned; it took me about five minutes to process because I couldn’t believe what I saw,” Dorestant said. But eventually, she found it amusing. “I felt so proud of Corey for overcoming his nervousness and allowing his true personality to shine through. As a mother, my only wish is for him to be true to himself through any challenges he faces,” Dorestant said. Dorestant’s video has over 18 million views and 25,000 comments, with many surprised by the result. “Nothing could have prepared me for the ending,” one user wrote, while another commented that it was the “best case scenario (场景)”. For Dorestant, Corey’s first picture day served as a valuable lesson. “As parents, we often feel the need to protect our kids and prepare them for the world, which can make us anxious about their readiness, but we need to trust in their abilities and give them the space to shine on their own,” Dorestant said. 9．What did Dorestant worry about her son at first? A．He was frightened to meet his new classmates. B．He was embarrassed to pose for a photo. C．He might get lost on his way to school. D．He might be unprepared for the new term. 10．What does the underlined word “stunned” in paragraph 5 mean? A．Shocked. B．Disappointed. C．Grateful. D．Worried. 11．What can we know about Dorestant’s video? A．It went unnoticed. B．It made record profits. C．It put Corey in trouble. D．It was well received. 12．What did Dorestant advise parents to do? A．Believe their own judgement. B．Serve as an experienced guide. C．Give full play to kids’ potential. D．Teach their children everything. 【答案】9．B 10．A 11．D 12．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位母亲在儿子第一天上学的时候帮助儿子做好上学的准备，但是儿子的一张照片让她发现事情的发展和她想的不一样。 9．细节理解题。由第三段中“Dorestant shared, “Corey can become shy and anxious around people, so I wanted to make sure he felt at ease during his first picture day at the new school.”(Dorestant分享道：“科里在别人面前会变得害羞和焦虑，所以我想确保他在新学校的第一天拍照时感到放松。”)”和第四段中“However, Corey’s actual pose for the picture was far from the shy and sweet smile his mom had expected. (然而，科里在照片中的实际姿势远非他妈妈所期望的害羞甜美的笑容)”可知，起初Dorestant担心儿子会因害羞和不安而不好意思在人前摆姿势拍照。故选B项。 10．词句猜测题。由第五段中““At the first sight of the picture, I was stunned; it took me about five minutes to process because I couldn’t believe what I saw,” Dorestant said. (“第一眼看到这张照片，我stunned；我花了大约五分钟的时间来处理，因为我简直不敢相信我所看到的，”Dorestant说)”可知，Dorestant简直不敢相信她在照片上看到的东西。由此推知，Dorestant在第一次看到照片时的反应是震惊的，划线词stunned与“shocked (震惊的)”意思一致。故选A项。 11．推理判断题。由倒数第二段中“Dorestant’s video has over 18 million views and 25,000 comments, with many surprised by the result. “Nothing could have prepared me for the ending,” one user wrote, while another commented that it was the “best case scenario (场景)”. (Dorestant的视频有超过1800万的浏览量和25000条评论，许多人对结果感到惊讶。一位用户写道：“没有什么能让我为结局做好准备”，而另一位用户则评论说这是“最好的情况”)”可推知，Dorestant的视频引起了网友的共鸣，受到了好评。故选D项。 12．细节理解题。由最后一段中Dorestant说的话“As parents, we often feel the need to protect our kids and prepare them for the world, which can make us anxious about their readiness, but we need to trust in their abilities and give them the space to shine on their own (作为父母，我们经常觉得有必要保护我们的孩子，让他们为这个世界做好准备，这可能会让我们对他们的准备感到焦虑，但我们需要相信他们的能力，给他们自己发光的空间)”可知，Dorestant建议家长们应相信孩子们的能力，给他们自己发光的空间，充分发挥孩子的潜力。故选C项。 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二上·辽宁大连·期中） For many people, barbecues are a chance to enjoy a meal with family and friends. For Stan Hays, however, barbecuing becomes his skill to feed people in need when the disaster happens. The unique effort began in May 2011, when a severe tornado (龙卷风) hit Joplin, about two hours from Hays’ home. His wife asked him to help. So, he put out the word to his partners and headed down with his barbecue. “We thought we’d be there three to four days, serving maybe 5,000 meals,” Hays said. But the need was there, so Hays and over 300 volunteers worked for 11 days to meet the need. It was a life-changing experience for Hays, who had never organized any type of large voluntary effort before. While preparing to head home, he and his friends Will Cleaver and Jeff Stith came to the realization. “A barbecue community is able to respond to disasters like this quickly,” Hays said. “So, before we left, we put together a plan to create the Operation BBQ Relief.” During the last six years, the group has responded to almost 45 disasters across the United States, most recently Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the wildfires in northern California. More than 6,800 volunteers have joined the effort, and the group often partners with other organizations to serve the meals. “Barbecues are comfort food,” Hays said. “If you just lost your house or a loved one, getting a hot meal would remind you of the barbecues you had in the backyard and make you forget about the bad stuff in your life. That’s worth it to me.” 1．What can we learn from the second paragraph? A．The tornado happened in July 2011. B．Supplies were far from enough for the victims. C．Volunteers couldn’t meet the requirements. D．The need for food was beyond Hays’ expectation. 2．What made Hays create the Operation BBQ Relief? A．His wife’s suggestion. B．His preference for barbecues. C．A voluntary activity in Joplin. D．The high earnings from barbecues. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Hays? A．Warm-hearted. B．Strong-willed. C．Broad-minded. D．Good-tempered. 4．What’s the text mainly about? A．The bright future of barbecues. B．The role of barbecues in voluntary activities. C．An effective approach was used to rescue victims. D．When disasters fall, they bring barbecues. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了，在Hays为一次龙卷风后的幸存者提供烧烤食物后，他和同伴们成立了Operation BBQ Relief非盈利组织，去帮助灾难中的幸存者，为他们提供热腾腾的烧烤食物。 1．推理判断题。由第二段中的““We thought we’d be there three to four days, serving maybe 5,000 meals,” Hays said. But the need was there, so Hays and over 300 volunteers worked for 11 days to meet the need.(“我们以为我们会在那里呆上三到四天，提供大约5000顿饭，”Hays说。但需求是存在的，因此Hays和300多名志愿者工作了11天来满足需求)”可知，原本准备呆上三到四天的Hays最终了呆上了11天来满足需求，说明灾难之后，人们对食物的需要远远超出了Hays的想象。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。由第三段中的“It was a life-changing experience for Hays, who had never organized any type of large voluntary effort before.(这对Hays来说是一次改变生活的经历，他以前从未组织过任何类型的大型志愿活动)”和“So, before we left, we put together a plan to create the Operation BBQ Relief.(因此，在我们离开之前，我们制定了一项计划，创建the Operation BBQ Relief)”可知，是Hays在Joplin的一次志愿救灾经历让他成立了the Operation BBQ Relief这个组织。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。通读全文可知，Hays积极去做志愿者帮助处于灾难中的人，并成立一个非盈利组织给灾难中的幸存者提供食物，由此可推知他是热心肠的（Warm-hearted）。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段““Barbecues are comfort food,” Hays said. “If you just lost your house or a loved one, getting a hot meal would remind you of the barbecues you had in the backyard and make you forget about the bad stuff in your life. That's worth it to me.”(Hays说：“烧烤是一种安慰食物。“如果你刚刚失去了房子或心爱的人，一顿热饭会让你想起你在后院烧烤，让你忘记生活中不好的事情。这对我来说是值得的。”)”以及通读全文可知，在Hays为一次龙卷风后的幸存者提供烧烤食物后，他和同伴们成立了Operation BBQ Relief 非盈利组织，去帮助灾难中的幸存者，为他们提供热腾腾的烧烤食物，D项“当灾难降临时，他们会带来烧烤”符合文意。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25高二上·辽宁锦州·期中） David Grant and Yvonne Faulkner-Grant of Warwickshire, England always let their 13-year-old dog, Scruff, pick up the plastic bottles he finds while out on their daily walks. The dog carries the bottle for a while, and they kick it or throw it for him to chase. The game is over when Scruff loses interest and drops it. Throughout 2021, David and Yvonne observed Scruff’s habit of finding even the most well-hidden bottles. They also noticed a marked increase in the amount of litter in their rural area. David says they were both taught never to drop their trash as children, so they couldn’t believe that people were littering so much. At the start of 2022, David and Yvonne decided to start picking up the bottles to bring home with them. It was the large number of litter that made them decide to train Scruff to gather other people’s trash. Since starting this journey, Scruff has become a local celebrity in his neighborhood. David and Yvonne never let Scruff pick up anything dangerous, like glass. They also remain appalled by the amount of litter they’re seeing, and hope that people will hear Scruff story and either stop dropping trash or, perhaps, try picking it up themselves. Plus, Yvonne thinks Scruff took to his duties so well, other dogs could easily be trained to do what he does as well. In the end, Scruff was able to gather up 1,334 bottles — along with three cups, a Pringles tub, and a baby feeding bottle. “If we walk the same route (路线) every day, he will find bottles on that route every single day.” said David. “We feel a bit of pride that we are picking them up, but a bit of anger that they’re even there,” Yvonne said. 5．In which situation will the game be over? A．Scruff gathers 100 bottles. B．Scruff throws the bottle into the bin. C．Scruff drops the plastic bottle. D．David Grant sells the bottle for money. 6．What were David and Yvonne taught from their childhood? A．Don’t drop litter everywhere. B．Animals are our friends. C．The best fish swim near the bottom. D．Every dog has his day. 7．Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “appalled” in para. 3? A．Satisfied. B．Shocked. C．Curious. D．Excited. 8．How do David and Yvonne feel about the result? A．Excited and proud. B．Angry and disappointed. C．Unhappy but understandable. D．Proud but angry. 【答案】5．C 6．A 7．B 8．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了主人公大卫和伊冯娜让名叫斯克鲁夫的狗狗捡塑料瓶的故事。 5．细节理解题。根据第一段“The game is over when Scruff loses interest and drops it.(当Scruff失去兴趣并丢掉时，游戏就结束了)”可知，当斯克鲁夫扔掉塑料瓶游戏就结束了。故选C。 6．细节理解题。根据第二段“David says they were both taught never to drop their trash as children, so they couldn’t believe that people were littering so much.(大卫说，他们小时候都被教育不要乱扔垃圾，所以他们不相信人们会乱扔垃圾)”可知，大卫和伊冯娜从小受到的教育是不要到处乱扔垃圾。故选A。 7．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“In the end, Scruff was able to gather up 1,334 bottles — along with three cups, a Pringles tub, and a baby feeding bottle.(最后，Scruff收集了1334个瓶子，还有三个杯子，一个品客薯片桶和一个婴儿奶瓶)”可知，他们捡到了很多垃圾，推测对所看到的垃圾数量感到震惊，故划线词意思是“震惊的”。故选B。 8．推理判断题。根据最后一段““If we walk the same route (路线) every day, he will find bottles on that route every single day.” said David. “We feel a bit of pride that we are picking them up, but a bit of anger that they’re even there,” Yvonne said.(大卫说：“如果我们每天走同一条路，他每天都会在那条路上找到瓶子”。伊冯娜说：“我们为能把它们捡起来感到有点骄傲，但也有一点愤怒，因为它们就在那里。”)”可推知，大卫和伊冯娜对这个结果的看法是自豪但愤怒的。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25高二上·辽宁大连·期中） “Who says it’s Father’s Day?” my son says to me, with the questioning angry look of someone who’s been told they have extra tax to pay. “Well, the world does,” I tell him, suddenly self-conscious. “It’s a special day for daddies.” Something about this — I can’t think what — comes out sounding quite desperate and he looks at me as if I’ve just suggested he prove his love for me with a face tattoo (纹身). It’s a look of suspicion, but also of tender concern for my mental state. This is his fifth Father’s Day, so I can’t help feeling slightly wounded that the concept hasn’t stuck with him. I also can’t help noting that he has never had any such issue with Mother’s Day, which has always seemed to him like common sense. The event’s nearness to his own birthday two weeks from now — is making things more difficult for him to tolerate. It would seem he finds it impolite that the run-up to his special day should be interrupted so close to the finish line by a day that celebrates me, the lesser of his two parents. In any case, if he’s planning to make or gift me something, this conversation has been a masterstroke (妙举) of expectation management. “So, will all daddies get a Father’s Day?” he asks. “Yes,” I reply, “and this isn’t new — it’s every year!” I attempt to regulate my voice, but also make it very clear I haven’t made this idea up on the spot by myself. “You’ve been doing it since you were born. And it’s been around longer than that. I get things for Granddad every year, too.” At this he stirs himself up. He has never quite stopped being fascinated by the idea that his granddad is my dad, in the same way that I am his. “What do you get him?” he asks. “Well,” I say, “things like CDs or socks — and always a card.” At this he seems inspired. “I’ll do a card!” he says, brightening. “You could buy me something, too. . .” I begin, but he is no longer listening, running to grab coloured paper and glittery pens. Not wishing to see this gift to myself a whole week early, I smile and tell him I really shouldn’t be watching and get up to leave him to it. “Yes,” he says, just in time for me to see he’s actually writing “Dear Granddad” on the page. “Don’t tell him!” 9．How does the writer feel when explaining Father’s Day? A．Suspicious. B．Embarrassed. C．Proud. D．Angry. 10．What can be inferred from Paragraph 2? A．The son feels desperate because the concept escapes him. B．The writer feels relieved due to his son shows care for dad. C．The son identifies with Mother’s Day more than Father’s Day. D．A face tattoo to prove a son’s love for his father is a common sense. 11．What’s the writer intention to mention Granddad? A．To remind his son that he loves his father. B．To justify the annual celebration of Father’s Day. C．To narrow the generation gap between the three. D．To instruct the son how to celebrate Father’s Day. 12．What can we conclude from the passage? A．The writer’s son loves granddad more than his dad. B．The writer’s son understood the key to Father’s Day. C．It’s a tradition to make father a card on Father’s Day. D．It’s a bit of stretch for the writer’s son to celebrate Dad. 【答案】9．B 10．C 11．B 12．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者告诉儿子父亲节也是需要为父亲庆祝的，而儿子不以为然的故事。 9．细节理解题。根据文章第一段““Well, the world does,” I tell him, suddenly self-conscious. “It’s a special day for daddies.”(“好吧，世界上都是这样。”我告诉他，突然有点难为情。“对爸爸们来说，这是一个特别的日子。”)”及第二段“Something about this — I can’t think what — comes out sounding quite desperate and he looks at me as if I’ve just suggested he prove his love for me with a face tattoo (纹身).(这件事——我想不出是什么——听起来很绝望，他看着我，好像我刚刚建议他用脸上的纹身来证明他对我的爱)”可知，当和儿子解释父亲节时，作者有一些尴尬和难为情。故选B。 10．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“This is his fifth Father’s Day, so I can’t help feeling slightly wounded that the concept hasn’t stuck with him. I also can’t help noting that he has never had any such issue with Mother’s Day, which has always seemed to him like common sense.(这是他的第五个父亲节了，所以我忍不住感到有点受伤，因为他没有坚持这个概念。我也不得不指出，他对母亲节从来没有任何这样的问题，这对他来说一直是常识)”可推知，儿子对父亲节没有概念，但是却记得母亲节，因此，儿子更认同母亲节而不是父亲节。故选C。 11．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“‘So, will all daddies get a Father’s Day?’ he asks. ‘Yes,’ I reply, ‘and this isn’t new — it’s every year!’ I attempt to regulate my voice, but also make it very clear I haven’t made this idea up on the spot by myself. ‘You’ve been doing it since you were born. And it’s been around longer than that. I get things for Granddad every year, too.’(‘那么，所有的爸爸都会有父亲节吗？’他问道。‘是的，’我回答，‘而且这不是新的——每年都是！’我试图调整我的声音，但也非常清楚地表明，这不是我自己当场编造的想法。‘你一出生就在做这件事。它存在的时间比那还长。我每年也给爷爷买东西。’)”可知，作者提及自己给爷爷买东西，是为了说明父亲节时自己也要给父亲庆祝，证明一年一度的父亲节庆祝活动是很正常的。故选B。 12．推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“‘Who says it’s Father’s Day?’ my son says to me, with the questioning angry look of someone who’s been told they have extra tax to pay.(‘谁说今天是父亲节？’我儿子对我说，带着被告知要交额外税的人那种质疑的愤怒表情)”及最后一段“‘Yes,’ he says, just in time for me to see he’s actually writing ‘Dear Granddad’ on the page. ‘Don’t tell him!’(‘是的，’他说，正好让我看到他真的在纸上写了‘亲爱的爷爷’。‘别告诉他！’)”可知，一开始儿子对于要庆祝父亲节很不认同，最后他决定要庆祝父亲节，却给爷爷做了一张卡片，因此对儿子来说为父亲庆祝有点勉强。故选D。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高二上·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中） I truly believe we all have a very special purpose in life, regardless of who we are or where we come from. After ten years of working for a major Wall Street bank, I wanted to do something challenging. So when I read a Merrill Lynch advertisement looking to hire more stockbrokers (股票经纪人), with great excitement, I made some phone calls and arranged to meet with one of its branch vice presidents. After this interview and interviews with twelve of his top stockbrokers, I eventually got the job. The first few months was a struggle. I lived on very little commission (佣金). Night after night, I left the office weary and exhausted, ready to give up, yet somehow returning the next morning to start a new day. Eventually, all the hard work paid off. In less than four years, I became one of the top sales people at my branch and increased personal sales by 17%. The success earned me a six-figure income, promotion and numerous sales awards. Toward the end of my fourth year at Merrill Lynch, it hit me that something was missing. I thought long and hard about my goals. Then I was reminded of the time when I spoke to hundreds of people, while in college as a student leader, and years later, when I won a “Humorous Speech” championship. It dawned on me that every time I made a speech, I always had a wonderful, energetic, peaceful and magical feeling that was unmatched by anything else I did. I knew the extraordinary public-speaking skills I was blessed with could enable me to make a lasting difference and change other people’s lives. Then I took another daring risk, gave up everything and left the investment business for a more satisfying career as a motivational speaker. The beginning of my speaking journey was surprisingly similar to what I had first experienced at Merrill Lynch. However, nothing in the world comes close to the satisfying feeling I get when thousands of people tell me how much I have made a difference in their lives by motivating them to take risks and be the best they could be. 1．Why did the author meet with a Merrill Lynch branch vice president? A．To get a position. B．To employ more clerks. C．To arrange an interview. D．To make an advertisement. 2．Which of the following best describes the author according to paragraph 2? A．Generous and passionate. B．Anxious and successful. C．Able and strong-minded. D．Optimistic and cheerful. 3．Why did the author leave Merrill Lynch? A．Because he hoped to go back to college. B．Because he wanted to influence others. C．Because he was treated badly. D．Because his business was not successful. 4．Which is the most suitable title for the text? A．Dare to Take Risks B．Hard work Pays Off C．Challenge Your Career Choice D．Speaking Makes a Satisfying Job 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章作者用自身经历告诉我们要敢于挑战、敢于冒险。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“So when I read a Merrill Lynch advertisement looking to hire more stockbrokers (股票经纪人), with great excitement, I made some phone calls and arranged to meet with one of its branch vice presidents. After this interview and interviews with twelve of his top stockbrokers, I eventually got the job.(因此，当我看到美林公司招聘更多股票经纪人的广告时，我非常兴奋地打了几个电话，并安排与该公司的一位分行副总裁会面。经过这次面试和他的12位顶级股票经纪人的面试，我最终得到了这份工作)”可知，作者与美林公司分行副总裁会面，是为了获得股票经纪人这个岗位。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“The first few months was a struggle. I lived on very little commission (佣金). Night after night, I left the office weary and exhausted, ready to give up, yet somehow returning the next morning to start a new day. Eventually, all the hard work paid off. In less than four years, I became one of the top sales people at my branch and increased personal sales by 17%. The success earned me a six-figure income, promotion and numerous sales awards.(最初的几个月很艰难。我靠很少的佣金生活。一夜又一夜，我疲惫不堪地离开办公室，准备放弃，但不知怎么的第二天早上又回来开始新的一天。最终，所有的努力都得到了回报。在不到四年的时间里，我成为了分公司最优秀的销售人员之一，个人销售额增长了17%。这次成功为我赢得了六位数的收入、晋升和无数的销售奖励)”可知，作者最初的几个月很艰难，只能靠很少的佣金生活，但在不到四年的时间里，作者成为了分公司最优秀的销售人员之一。由此可知，作者有能力且意志力坚定。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“I knew the extraordinary public-speaking skills I was blessed with could enable me to make a lasting difference and change other people’s lives.(我知道我所拥有的非凡的公共演讲技巧可以使我产生持久的影响，并改变别人的生活)”和第四段中“Then I took another daring risk, gave up everything and left the investment business for a more satisfying career as a motivational speaker.(然后，我又冒了一次大胆的风险，放弃了一切，离开了投资行业，去做一名更令人满意的励志演说家)”可知，作者离开美林公司，离开投资行业，去做一名励志演说家，是希望用自己的演讲技巧改变别人的生活，影响别人。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。阅读文章，尤其是第一段“After ten years of working for a major Wall Street bank, I wanted to do something challenging.(在华尔街一家大银行工作了十年之后，我想做一些具有挑战性的事情)”和最后一段“Then I took another daring risk, gave up everything and left the investment business for a more satisfying career as a motivational speaker.(然后，我又冒了一次大胆的风险，放弃了一切，离开了投资行业，去做一名更令人满意的励志演说家)”可知，作者用自身经历告诉我们要敢于挑战，敢于冒险。由此可知，A项“敢于冒险”最能概括本文主旨。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25高二上·辽宁大连·期中） Whether a primary school or a university, schools often have to walk a fine line when it comes to parental complaints. Diverse backgrounds mean that schools can’t please everyone all the time, so educators have to judge what’s best for the whole kids in their care. Sometimes, what’s best is hard to decide. Sometimes it’s absolutely not. Such was the case when a parent at a St. Louis elementary school complained in a Facebook group about a book that was read to her 7-year-old. The parent wrote: “Anyone else check out The Read a Loud Look on Canvas for 2nd grade today? Ron’s Big Mission was the book that was read out loud to my 7-year-old. I caught this after she watched it because I was working with my 3rd grader. I have called my daughter’s school. Parents, we have to preview what we are letting the kids see on there.” The book in question, “Ron’s Big Mission,” highlights a true story of Ron McNair, who had experienced discrimination as a child in South Carolina because he was Black. In 1959, 9-year-old McNair wanted to check out books at the library, but the librarian told him the library didn’t loan books to “coloreds.” McNair refused to leave the library until he was allowed to check out books. Rather than give him a library card, the librarian called the police, who ultimately convinced her to just let him check out books. Seriously, what issue could this parent possibly take with such an inspiring story of a kid who stood up to injustice, single-handedly changed a library s racial segregation (隔离) policy and grew up to be an astronaut — a genuine, real-life hero. If there’s any other possible reason than racism, I can’t think of one. Hearing of the complaints, other parents responded immediately in the book’s defense. They called McNair a hero and said, “He deserves to be praised. His story deserves to be told to our children.” And the school responded in the best possible way. The next day, the principal read the book to the whole students body via Zoom. 5．What does the underlined phrase mean in the first paragraph? A．Escape from it secretly. B．Keep cautious about it. C．Agree to address at once. D．Show indifferent attitudes. 6．What was the parent’s complaint about the book? A．It was too advanced for second graders. B．Its subject matter was out of the curriculum. C．It had not been previewed by parents previously. D．It contained improper content for young children. 7．Which of the following can best describe Ron McNair? A．Curious and heroic. B．Aggressive and ambitious. C．Courageous and determined. D．Sensitive and responsible. 8．What action did the school take in response to the complaint online? A．They delivered an address in public. B．They defended and spoke highly of the book. C．They had the story read aloud to all the students. D．They instantly removed the book from the curriculum. 【答案】5．B 6．D 7．C 8．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了一位家长对学校推荐读物Ron’s Big Mission的投诉。学校和其他家长支持书中的抗击种族歧视故事，校长最终通过Zoom向全校学生朗读了这本书，以回应家长的投诉并弘扬正面的教育价值。 5．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“Diverse backgrounds mean that schools can’t please everyone all the time, so educators have to judge what’s best for the whole kids in their care.(不同的背景意味着学校不可能一直让所有人满意，因此教育工作者必须判断什么是对他们照顾下的所有孩子最有利的)”可知，学校不可能一直让每个人都满意，推知学校在处理家长的投诉时往往都要小心行事，walk a fine line意为“小心谨慎”，故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据家长的投诉内容和文章倒数第二段最后一句话“If there’s any other possible reason than racism, I can’t think of one.(除了种族歧视，我想不出还有什么其他可能的原因)”可知，家长投诉的焦点在于学校推荐的这本书的内容，家长不认同，觉得不适合自己的孩子。故选D。 7．推理判断题。根据第五段中“In 1959, 9-year-old McNair wanted to check out books at the library, but the librarian told him the library didn’t loan books to “coloreds.” McNair refused to leave the library until he was allowed to check out books. Rather than give him a library card, the librarian called the police, who ultimately convinced her to just let him check out books. (1959年，9岁的McNair想去图书馆借书，但图书管理员告诉他，图书馆不把书借给“有色人种”。McNair拒绝离开图书馆，直到他被允许借书。这位图书管理员没有给他一张借书证，而是报了警，警察最终说服了她，让他借书)”可知，这本书讲述了Ron McNair因种族原因在图书馆遭遇歧视，最终通过坚决抗争赢得了借书权，并最终成为宇航员的鼓舞人心的故事。由此可推知，Ron McNair是一个有勇气和决心的人。故选C。 8．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“And the school responded in the best possible way. The next day, the principal read the book to the whole students body via Zoom.(学校以最好的方式做出了回应。第二天，校长通过Zoom向全校学生朗读了这本书)”可知，校长最终通过Zoom向全校学生朗读了这本书，以回应家长的投诉。故选C。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （23-24高二上·吉林·期中） We are living in an age in which data is strongly favored, especially when it’s reported in the media. “Big Data” is considered even more reliable as it consists of very large amounts of information. Percentiles are considered hard evidence, even if the conclusions drawn from the data don’t mean a whole lot. For example, “40 percent of adults say they use Instagram and about three in ten report using Pinterest or LinkedIn,” a Pew Research Center survey reported in April 2021. Is that a lot or a little? I don’t know, but the numbers are seemingly presented as being significant in some way. Meanwhile, unless an argument is “data-based”, it is considered flimsy. One might repeatedly see something with his/her own eyes, but ironically (讽刺地), in this era of data, it matters little. Observations and any conclusions drawn, even by experts in a relevant field, have been downgraded to “personal perspectives”, even though they are based on real, documented behavior. In short, if something is published in a journal with quantitative support, it carries much weight. If a cultural anthropologist (人类学家) with a Ph.D．reports a particular trend from field research, however, it is considered a short amusing story that may complement the “real” data-based studies. People want to know the “sample size” of cultural research, not understanding that valuable insights into human behavior can be gained without metrics (度量学) and analytics. The many weaknesses associated with quantitative research should not be ignored, either. There are numerous ways to design a study and gather findings, each one likely to produce different results. The move to online research has made findings much more questionable, as nothing got from the Internet should be taken too seriously. Besides, how questions are both asked and answered is highly subjective and dependent on many variables. Why do we love data so much? Words are imprecise and have multiple meanings, while numbers are precise and definitive, a big reason why we put so much faith and trust in data regardless of its source. To legitimize (证明……有理) this post, note that 88.6 percent of what I’ve said is true. 1．What does the author think of the 2021 survey reported by the Pew Research Center? A．It leads to some confusion. B．It has much scientific value. C．It impresses him with the numbers. D．It contains some factual inaccuracies. 2．What does the underlined word “flimsy” mean in paragraph 2? A．Professional. B．Interesting. C．Unfriendly. D．Unpersuasive. 3．What is the last but one paragraph mainly about? A．The practicality of online research. B．The disadvantages of quantitative research. C．The widespread popularity of online research. D．The significance of quantitative research findings. 4．How does the author end the text? A．By writing ironically. B．By referring to experts. C．By providing a solution. D．By making a prediction. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者喜欢画画，并最终把这个爱好变成了自己的事业。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段的“Sad to say, it took me almost two years to have the courage to present my work to a gallery. When I finally did it, the gallery immediately started selling my work and I soon drove to the state office to do the necessary paperwork for a business. (遗憾的是，我花了将近两年的时间才鼓起勇气在画廊展示我的作品。当我最终完成后，画廊立即开始出售我的作品，我很快就开车去州政府办公室做必要的文书工作。)”可推断，作者受到了很大的鼓舞。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段的“I didn’t understand how an artist could run his own business and there weren’t many resources to help people like me get started at the time. All I could find were a handful of books. (我不明白一个艺术家怎么能经营自己的生意，而且当时也没有很多资源可以帮助像我这样的人开始创业。我只能找到几本书。)”可知，作者在尝试创业时，一头雾水，不知从何下手。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“I eventually became friends with one of the top artists at the first local gallery I got into. I remember visiting with him one day and a comment he made impacted me. As we were talking about showing our works, meeting buyers, and the prices of our art, he said to me, “I can’t even afford my own art.” He laughed it off but it made me think to myself he was just a regular guy and I was not so different. This gave me the confidence I needed to keep on trying, and suddenly everything seemed a lot less frightening. (在我进入的第一家当地画廊里，我最终和一位顶级艺术家成为了朋友。我记得有一天去拜访他，他的一句话影响了我。当我们谈论展示我们的作品，会见买家，以及我们艺术作品的价格时，他对我说，“我甚至买不起自己的艺术作品。”他一笑置之，但这让我觉得他只是一个普通人，我也没有什么不同。这给了我继续尝试所需要的信心，突然之间，一切似乎都不那么可怕了。)”可知，那位艺术家的话让作者意识到她与那些令她钦佩的艺术家并没有什么不同。作者相信自己能做好。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其第一段“I loved drawing pictures. While my children were still young, I started illustrating books for a group. Once my kids got older, I decided to take the leap and work at starting my own business. I decided to focus on fine art paintings. (我喜欢画画。当我的孩子还小的时候，我开始为一个小组画插图。当我的孩子长大后，我决定迈出第一步，开始自己的事业。我决定专注于美术绘画。)”可知，作者在文中主要讲述了自己如何将绘画爱好转变成自己的事业的经历。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25高二上·黑龙江牡丹江·期中） When she was young, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo noticed she was particularly fascinated with on-screen stories. Media offered an escape when life was hard. Watching Glee, she was thrilled to see a character who used a wheelchair like her — until she learned the role was played by an actor who was not disabled. “I remember feeling so heartbroken and betrayed (背叛).” said Colt-Lacayo. Now, Colt-Lacayo is graduating from Stanford with a degree in film and media studies and is heading to Hollywood with a passion for increasing disability representation and diversity in general. “Representation matters, and I also think that diverse storytelling is what is most compelling (令人信服的).” she said. Representation shaped Colt-Lacayo’s path to Stanford. As a disabled Latina girl, she struggled to imagine going to college, in part because she never saw adult wheelchair users in the media. In high school, she met another Stanford student who was also a wheelchair user at a conference. Suddenly, a new story felt possible. “Yes, there’s something that is in my DNA that makes my body different from other people’s. But really, what makes me disabled is that people treat me differently, and I do not have equal access to resources.” she said. She brought this perspective (看法，观点) to her Stanford experience. For her senior thesis (论文), she wrote a screenplay examining how growing up with a disability impacts one’s relationship with oneself and one’s understanding of the world. Colt-Lacayo aims to become an agent for screenwriters and film directors. She hopes that sharing her story gives others the example she wished for when she was young. 5．How did Colt-Lacayo initially feel while watching Glee? A．Overjoyed and inspired. B．Honored and confident. C．Heartbroken and betrayed. D．Sorrowful and sympathetic. 6．What helped Colt-Lacayo picture herself going to college? A．Her keen interest in films and media. B．Diverse stories she heard about disability. C．An example of a disabled Stanford student. D．A passion for increasing disability representation. 7．What insight did Colt-Lacayo gain about living with a disability? A．It naturally leads one to gain extra attention. B．It mainly involves overcoming physical limitations. C．It offers special advantages for accessing resources. D．It influences one’s outlook on the world and oneself. 8．What is the best title of the text? A．Telling Stories That Matter. B．Speaking up for Equality. C．Struggling to Enter Stanford. D．Overcoming Inner Fear. 【答案】5．A 6．C 7．D 8．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Sylvia Colt-Lacayo克服障碍，追求电影和媒体研究的梦想，并致力于提高残疾人在媒体中的代表性。 5．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Watching Glee, she was thrilled to see a character who used a wheelchair like her — until she learned the role was played by an actor who was not disabled. (在看《欢乐合唱团》的时候，她很高兴看到一个像她一样坐轮椅的角色，直到她得知这个角色是由一个非残疾人演员扮演的)”可知，她最初看《欢乐合唱团》时的感受是高兴和受到激励。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据第四段中“As a disabled Latina girl, she struggled to imagine going to college, in part because she never saw adult wheelchair users in the media. In high school, she met another Stanford student who was also a wheelchair user at a conference. Suddenly, a new story felt possible. (作为一名残疾拉丁裔女孩，她难以想象自己能够上大学，部分原因是她从未在媒体上见过成年的轮椅使用者。高中时，在一次会议上，她遇到了另一位也是轮椅用户的斯坦福学生。突然间，一个新的可能性出现了)”可知，斯坦福大学一名残疾学生的榜样让Colt Lacayo想象自己上大学的样子。故选C。 7．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“She brought this perspective (看法，观点) to her Stanford experience. For her senior thesis (论文), she wrote a screenplay examining how growing up with a disability impacts one’s relationship with oneself and one’s understanding of the world. (她把这种观点带到了她在斯坦福的经历中。在她的毕业论文中，她写了一个剧本，研究残疾的成长如何影响一个人与自己的关系以及一个人对世界的理解)”可知，她得出的见解是残疾会影响一个人对自己和世界的看法。故选D。 8．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第三段“Now, Colt-Lacayo is graduating from Stanford with a degree in film and media studies and is heading to Hollywood with a passion for increasing disability representation and diversity in general. “Representation matters, and I also think that diverse storytelling is what is most compelling (令人信服的).” she said. (现在，Colt- Lacayo即将从斯坦福大学毕业，获得电影和媒体研究学位，并怀着增加残疾人代表性和多样性的热情前往好莱坞。她说：“表现很重要，我也认为多样化的叙事方式是最令人信服的。”)”可知，整篇文章围绕Sylvia Colt-Lacayo通过个人经历认识到代表性的重要性，尤其是对于残疾人群体的故事叙述。她希望通过自己的工作来增加残疾人的代表性，讲述多样且真实的故事。由此可知，A选项“Telling Stories That Matter (讲述重要的故事)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $