专题02 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，陕晋青宁专用） 高二英语上学期

专题03 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会—— 社会进步与文明 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山西省太原市·期中） For the creatively minded, snow represents a large blank canvas (空白画布) for art. But often, it’s limited to snowmen or other snow statues. Simon Beck had a different idea, and over the course of a decade he has carved a path for himself in the snow art world. He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow. Combined with light and shadow (影子) , his artistic designs can only be fully appreciated when viewed from above. Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby.        “It started just as a joke one day really,” Beck explained. “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to seek pleasure...” “I really had no idea how good it would look when I made that first drawing, but it really went beyond my expectation,” he said of his first ever creation that he looked down on from a ski lift. To create this work, Beck stepped his way through the snow using only snowshoes and a ski pole for measurement with nothing else but the image of a design idea in his head. It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience. But as his designs developed and became more complex(复杂的), Beck said he began to start drawing them on paper first.   Beck’s paintings have become a huge hit since his work was first shared. “Most of the time I had been doing failed careers, and people around me are asking what's the quickest way of getting rid of (摆脱) this person,” Beck said. “And for the first time, I felt people actually wanted me. I felt like a more valued member of society.” 1．Where does Simon Beck create art? A．On maps. B．On canvas. C．On soccer fields. D．On snowfields. 2．Why did Beck create his first drawing? A．To have fun. B．To prove his talent. C．To entertain the skiers. D．To develop a new hobby. 3．How did Beck feel about his first artwork? A．Surprised. B．Unsatisfied. C．Annoyed. D．Indifferent. 4．What contributed to Beck’s art creation? A．His passion for skiing. B．His competitive nature. C．His dream to be an artist. D．His experience of making maps. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山西省吕梁市·期中） Imagine Dad and I are watching the Olympic Games in our media room someday in the future. The screen drops down to cover one wall. We give our robot Sylvia our orders for popcorn and juice for dinner. She is only a machine but she looks like a human and helps with the housework. We are having popcorn for dinner tonight because something is wrong with our oven (烤箱). It is broken and keeps on repeating that it doesn’t remember how to cook. Dad thinks the shooting star passing by Earth has caused the problem. “I did see a shooting star yesterday,” I said, “Maybe that’s why I had trouble getting Sylvia started this morning. She turned around and around, hardly stood when she tried to take a step, and almost fell backwards. She finally started moving towards me, but then suddenly turned, and went backwards. I thought she was going to knock into a wall. It was lucky that she got her balance in the end and successfully stood up.” At last, Sylvia arrives with our popcorn and drinks. I look at the screen and watch the Olympic Games. Sylvia watches it too. Dad gives her coins as a tip. Sylvia thanks him for the coins and starts to leave the room. Then she turns back to where we are sitting. I hear some clicking sounds. The sounds mean that she is searching her memory chips for information. “During the Olympics I should get medals, not coins,” she says. Dad and I just look at each other. Sylvia doesn’t seem to know that robots aren’t supposed to think. Then we burst out laughing and award Sylvia a gold medal. 1．From Paragraph 3 we can learn __________. A．Sylvia knocked into the wall. B．Sylvia was possibly out of order. C．Sylvia was hit by a shooting star. D．Sylvia wouldn’t like to work for us. 2．Why does Sylvia ask for a medal as a tip? A．Because she has got enough coins. B．Because she works hard for dinner. C．Because she wants to watch the game. D．Because she has learned to think by memory chips. 3．How do Dad and I find Sylvia’s performance? A．Worrying. B．Annoying. C．Amazing. D．Frightening. 4．What is the most suitable title for the text? A．An extraordinary tip for a robot B．Our unexpected life in the future C．The robot—an important helper D．The function of robots like humans Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山西省大同市·期中） During the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 in 2023, one of the highlights is a 48-year-old Uzbekistan gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina (“Chuso” as she is affectionately known), who continues to compete despite numerous “retirements” . Born in Bukhara, Uzbekistan in 1975, Chuso competed and won gold in her first Olympic Games at Barcelona 1992. After competing at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, Chuso got married in 1997 and two years later, Alisher, her son, was born. Chuso’s first “retirement” was due after competing at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, by which time five world championship medals had been won including three golds. But in 2002, Alisher was diagnosed with leukemia (白血病). The family moved to Germany where better treatment was available and Chuso continued to train as a way to take a break from the stresses of her son’s health. Chuso competed at Athens 2004, gained German citizenship in 2006 and won silver on vault (跳马) at Beijing 2008 for her adopted nation — Germany, aged 33, just months after Alisher received the all-clear. At London 2012, Chuso came fifth in the vault final. And finally, in 2013, after eight years in Germany, Chuso returned to the place she calls home, Uzbekistan. Chuso switched back to competing for her home nation at Rio 2016 and at Tokyo 2020, where she just qualified for vault, but unfortunately did not make the final. In 2022, Chuso won gold on vault at the Doha World Cup on 5 March, the second of four of the 2022 FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup series. The 48-year-old gymnast’s motto is, “I’d rather try today than regret tomorrow”. “I’m an ordinary person,” Chuso says. “I have my feelings, hardships and sometimes I’m even in a bad mood. Nothing phenomenal (非凡的) about me, just stuck in sports a little longer. If you want to achieve something, there is always a way.” 1．In which year was Chuso’s son born? A．1997. B．1999. C．2000. D．2008. 2．Why did Chuso’s family move to Germany? A．To hold German citizenship. B．To get better treatment for Alisher. C．To seek better living conditions. D．To receive more professional training. 3．How many Olympic Games did Chuso take part in? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 4．Which of the following best describes Chuso? A．Active and energetic. B．Outgoing and generous. C．Ordinary and humorous. D．Determined and positive. 主题02 人与自我——生命的意义 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山西省太原市·期中） For my 56th birthday, my daughter, Beth, bought me two beautifully carved wooden butterflies. I hung them in prominent places on my walls so that I can see them often during the day. Each time I do so, they give me a wonderful reminder of love. My daughter and my love of butterflies goes back many years. After a long battle against cancer, my mom passed away when I was only 25 years old. Beth was only a baby at the time and never got to have any memories of her grandma. I tried to make up for it by telling her stories of my mom but each time I did, I could see that there was a little sadness in Beth’s eyes. One day when she was only seven or so we were outside at the playground. Beth suddenly said how much she saddened not having her grandma around. Well, sometimes I comforted her and this time I told her how much her grandma loved her and that Grandma still remained positive in the last weeks of her life. I said she was watching over her from Heaven and that maybe she was even hitching (搭乘) a ride on the back of a butterfly to come down and get a closer look. At that very moment, a butterfly appeared flying around Beth’s face and then flew away. We both laughed with our hearts full of love and joy. Since that moment all of those years ago, both Beth and I seem to attract butterflies like flowers. Whenever we are outside, they seem to fly down, circle around us, take a good look, and then fly away. And every time, we are reminded of my mom’s love watching over us. The only time this doesn’t happen is during the coldest months of the year when there are no insects of any kind. But now during those times I can take a look at the two beautiful wooden butterflies my daughter bought me and still be reminded of that love. 1．Why did Beth buy wooden butterflies? A．To celebrate the new year. B．To decorate her bedroom. C．To remind her childhood. D．To celebrate her mother’s birthday. 2．What does the underlined word “prominent” in Paragraph 1 mean ? A．Noticeable. B．Essential. C．Special. D．Meaningful. 3．Which of the following can best describe the author’s mom? A．Independent and reliable. B．Enthusiastic and helpful. C．Tough and optimistic. D．Capable and respectable. 4．What does the author intend to tell us through the story? A．Wooden butterflies are of great artistic value. B．We all need reminders that we are loved in our life. C．It is difficult to maintain family ties during difficult times. D．The presence of parents is important to children’s development. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·甘肃省武威市·期中） Eric Carle, the author and artist behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar and dozens of other children’s books, has passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Carle’s lively, creative and colorful works were loved by children around the world. Mr. Carle was the author or illustrator of over 70 books for children, including The Grouchy Ladybug, The Mixed-Up Chameleon and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. The Very Hungry Caterpillar was Mr. Carle’s best-known book. It was published in 1969. Since then, over 55 million copies of the book have been sold, and it has been translated into more than 70 different languages. Mr. Carle was born in Syracuse, New York in 1929. His parents were German. As he was growing up, Mr. Carle spent a lot of time with his father, who would take him out walking in nature. His father would show him small creatures, explaining their life cycles and filling the young boy’s head with wonder. Mr. Carle thinks this helps explain why so many of his books are about nature. Many are about bugs like crickets, fireflies, ladybugs and butterflies. Others are about animals, like foxes, squirrels, kangaroos and bears. In 1952, Mr. Carle got a job as an artist at the New York Times. Author Bill Martin, Jr. asked Mr. Carle to illustrate his book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, which is Mr. Carle’s first try. The book came out in 1967 and was a big hit. After that, he created many children’s books that were very popular with his children. Most of Mr. Carle’s books are meant for younger readers. He said that he wanted to help make school a fun and welcoming place. “I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn,” he said. “I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun.” Mr. Carle will be missed, and his creative art and sweet, funny stories will continue to bring joy to very eager readers all around the world. 1．When was The Very Hungry Caterpillar published? A．In 1929. B．In 1952. C．In 1967. D．In 1969. 2．Why are most of Mr. Carle’s books about nature according to him? A．His parents grew up in the countryside. B．His father led him close to nature. C．Nature gave him a lot of hope. D．The topic on nature is child-friendly. 3．Which of the following is the first picture book illustrated by Eric Carle? A．The Mixed-Up Chameleon. B．The Very Hungry Caterpillar. C．Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. D．Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To remember a great writer. B．To introduce children’s books. C．To encourage kids to read more. D．To draw more concern for kids. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省安康市·期中） As kids, some of us dream of multiple careers: being an astronaut and the next president. Or digging up dinosaurs and selling out concert stadiums. As we get older, there’s pressure to pick one. But what if we didn’t have to? After all, John Urschel didn’t. Urschel is a mathematician and professor at MIT. But before that, he played football. First, as a student at Pennsylvania State University, and later, for the Baltimore Ravens. When Urschel started college, he was on a third path: become an engineer. But as he took classes, he loved the way his math professors helped him go beyond numbers and prove why equations were true. He says one professor offered to do research with him, which eventually helped him realize he wanted to pursue a PhD in math. “I was simultaneously (同步) falling in love with math as an actual career, taking all of these college math classes, while also trying to be the best football player I could be,” he remembers. Urschel says that often involved packing many things. “Like I was the person who was trying to take the 8 a. m. classes so I could do all the football things and all the math things I needed to do in a day.” From his unusual career path, Urschel has learned a few lessons that, when asked, he’ll offer up: First, do not play the comparison game. Do not focus on fame or how much and how far long other people are in comparison to you. It’s something he reminds his students of a lot. It can have very negative effects. Second, be critical of yourself. “It’s really important, if you like something and you do want to be good at it, to be critical of yourself,” he says. But, he emphasizes, “You should only be critical of yourself and hard on yourself compared to your previous self.” Check in with yourself and ask questions like: How am I improving? How am I going to be better than I was two months ago? 1．What is the function of the first paragraph? A．To cite an example. B．To provide the background. C．To describe a phenomenon. D．To introduce the following text. 2．What led Urschel to pursue a PhD in math? A．It was his childhood dream. B．He loved taking math classes. C．A professor invited him to do a research together. D．He liked the way his math professors taught him. 3．What was Urschel’s college life like? A．Fulfilling. B．Restless. C．Exhausting. D．Annoying. 4．What did Urschel advise his students to do? A．Play the comparison game. B．Be strict with themselves. C．Develop critical thinking. D．Find fault with themselves. 主题03人与自然——和谐共生 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山西省吕梁市·期中） Finnish Lapland, in the far north of Europe, is home to some 180,000 people and around 200,000 reindeer (驯鹿). The animals live wild but each one has an owner, identified by a mark on its ear. Anne Ollila, 50, one of 4,000 such owners, works in the Finnish part of this region with her husband and two adult sons and their families. They farm the animals mainly for meat, but reindeer tourism has also become an important source of income. Ollila lives 80 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, an hour from Lapland’s capital city, Rovaniemi, and seven kilometres from her nearest neighbour. Summer days — when the reindeer raisers earmark newborn reindeer — are long and in June the sun never sets. At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to endure large groups of insects along the way. In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles — the birds can kill an adult reindeer. Ollila and her family offer tourists reindeer experiences through their company Reindeer Journey. Visitors can get close to the animals in the wild or at their farm, watching them being trained to pull sledges (雪橇) or take a sleigh ride. “Reindeer are very smart animals,” Ollila says. “They have different personalities, and some are very funny.” One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He’s very curious and always in trouble,” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners’ drying underwear.” Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom,” she says. “Also, I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me, to a way of life through the generations.” 1．What does the underlined word “endure” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Go away with. B．Catch up with. C．Look forward to. D．Put up with. 2．Why do the reindeer move into the forest in winter according to the text? A．To get earmarked. B．To find their owners. C．To protect themselves. D．To avoid cold temperatures. 3．What does Ollila think of Rocky? A．He is foolish. B．He is a troublemaker. C．He is interested in planting trees. D．He is a famous filmmaker. 4．What can we infer about Ollila from the last paragraph? A．She has a deep affection for nature. B．She has long been tired of raising reindeer. C．She has been a sociology researcher since 2010. D．She had no chance to receive a college education. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山西省长治市·期中） Last year, as my then-9-year-old son, Leopold, and I were preparing for a mom-son ski trip to Keystone, Colorado, I came up with a rule: We would say yes to everything. Leopold is a picky eater and can be hesitant to try new things. According to him, it’s because he has fears, including heights, spiders and the dark. I was hoping to find a solution. So I borrowed the idea of a Yes Day, after watching the movie of the same name. Before the trip, Leopold and I agreed we would say yes to everything, especially new ones. Settled at our hotel, I took Leopold to meet his snowboarding instructor. Though he had basic lessons in Connecticut, this was his first time on a larger mountain. While he learned, I skied by myself, choosing an easy green run on day one. Inspired by Leopold’s bravery on the chairlift, I challenged myself to ski a more demanding blue run the next day. It was steep (陡峭的), but with careful turns, I made it down in one piece, feeling proud of conquering a new challenge. Later that afternoon, when Leopold and I were reunited, he asked if we could go in the outdoor hot tub. Mind you, it was a 20-degree day, and the only thing I hate more than being cold is being cold and wet! When I started to object, Leopold reminded me of the rule. Yes, it was cold, and yes, I was wet. But it was also refreshing to feel the cold air on my skin, and the warm water of the hot tub felt that much better once we got in. Getting out was a different story, but the experience was a delight as Leopold and I braved it together. Developing a sense of adventure helps us live life to the fullest — even if you sometimes wind up cold and wet. 1．Why did the writer start a “Yes Day” rule? A．To conquer Leopold’s ski fears. B．To master new snowboarding tricks. C．To win in snowboarding competitions. D．To encourage Leopold to try new things. 2．Which of the following best describes the writer? A．Adventurous. B．Confident. C．Optimistic. D．Considerate. 3．What can we learn about the writer from paragraph 4&5? A．She was eager to go in the outdoor hot tub. B．She regretted breaking the rule with Leopold. C．She found it rewarding to brave the experience. D．She felt much better when she got out of the tub. 4．What is a suitable title for the text? A．Braving Winter: Family Unity B．Embracing Yes: A Family Adventure C．Family Ski Trip: Mountain Memories D．Ski Challenges: Winter Wonders 主题01 人与社会—— 人际关系与交往 Passage 1 （24-25高二上·山西省运城市·期中） Ricky lived in a lovely, futuristic house, which had everything you could ever want. Though he didn’t help much around the house, Ricky was still very pleased when his parents bought him the latest model of robot. As soon as it arrived, off it went, cooking, cleaning, ironing, and — most importantly — gathering up clothes from Ricky’s bedroom floor. On that first day, when Ricky went to sleep, he had left his bedroom in a truly disastrous state. When he woke up the next morning, everything was perfectly clean and tidy. In fact, it was actually “too” clean; now Ricky couldn’t find his favorite T-shirt, nor his favorite toy. However much he searched, the two things did not reappear. The same was starting to happen with other things. Ricky began to suspect the robot. He planned to spy on the robot, and began following it around the house. Finally he caught it on the spot, picking up one of Ricky’s toys to hide it. Ricky told his parents that the robot was broken and badly programmed and asked them to have it changed. But his parents told him absolutely not; they were delighted with the new robot, and it cooked like a dream. One day, the robot was whirring past, and heard the boy’s complaints. The robot returned with one of the boy’s toys, and some clothes for him. “Here, sir. I did not know it was bothering you, ” said the robot. “How could it not, you thief! You’ve been stealing my belongings for weeks!” the boy answered angrily. “The objects were left on the floor. I therefore calculated that you did not like them. I am programmed to collect all that is not wanted, and at night I send it to people who can use it. I am a maximum efficiency machine. Were you unaware?” the robot said, with a certain pride. Ricky started feeling ashamed. He understood that the robot was neither broken nor misprogrammed. Rather, it had been programmed extremely well! Since then, Ricky has decided to become a “Maximum Efficiency Boy”, and put real care into how he treated his things. He kept them tidy, and made sure he didn’t have more than what was necessary. And, often, he would buy things, and take them along with his good friend, the robot, to help out those other people who needed them. 1．What is the robot meant to do? A．Do the housework. B．Take care of children. C．Provide security services. D．Recycle used objects. 2．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean? A．The robot dreamed of being a cook. B．The robot was good at cooking. C．The robot could serve as a cooker. D．The robot found it unrealistic to cook. 3．Why did Ricky get mad at the robot? A．He mistook it as a thief. B．He disliked the way it cleaned his room. C．He thought it was making too much noise. D．He felt less loved by his parents since its arrival. 4．Where does the text probably come from? A．A science report. B．A science fiction story. C．An entertainment magazine. D．A commercial advertisement. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山西省·期中） I recently watched the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on Netflix, and I have to tell you how impressed I was with his life story. I remember back in high school when Clara and I were the only two girls in the gym working out and lifting weights. Yes, this was back in the dinosaur days when girls didn’t go to the gym. There were all these posters about Arnold. He was the bodybuilder of the day. He won the Mr. Universe title aged 20, and then the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He was a hero to so many of us gym rats. But he is so much more than that. He is an Austrian and American actor, a businessman, a filmmaker, a politician (政治家), and a retired professional bodybuilder. Most people know him for his action movies, like The Terminator. In case you didn’t know, he also served as the 38th governor (州长) of California from 2003 to 2011, and was among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2004 and 2007. But what touched me was his determination to get where he is today. He had a dream, and he went after it. He came from a small town on the other side of the world. They said he couldn’t make it in body building, but he went on to be one of the world’s most famous bodybuilders. They said he would never be an actor because of his accent (口音), but in spite of that, he became box office gold. They said it was impossible for him to become a governor, but he showed them, winning not one but two terms in office and making some world changes while in there. I love stories like these. It gives us hope that we can do anything as long as we set our minds to it. The lesson here is to never give up, to hold onto your dream no matter how crazy others may think it is. 1．What does the author show us about Arnold in paragraph 2? A．He worked as a fitness coach. B．He was a hero to young girls. C．He stood out as a bodybuilder. D．He changed some people’s lives. 2．What role made Arnold known by most people? A．An actor. B．A bodybuilder. C．A filmmaker. D．A politician. 3．What impressed the author most about Arnold? A．He was the most influential man in the world. B．He was unwilling to listen to others all the time. C．He was the youngest to win the Mr. Olympia title. D．He was always determined to do what he wanted to. 4．What message does the author want to express in the text? A．Every dog has its days. B．Gold will shine everywhere. C．You can’t judge a book by its cover. D．Where there is a will, there is a way. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山西省阳泉市·期中） Craig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son’s hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. And now he hopes to use it for more than just his son’s hope after seeing the children’s reaction to the Batmobile. Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had. Mr Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing. It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. With the help of his friend, Mr Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures. Mr Blackburn hoped to add flamethrower (喷火器) onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight. Though Mr Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction, in September 2019, the car made its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, before being used by Blackburn’s son for his hope. “It was great. It was so good to see the kids and adults excitement at seeing the Batmobile,” Mr Blackburn said. As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son. 1．What is Craig Blackburn’s initial purpose of making the Batmobile? A．To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba. B．To donate it to sick children. C．To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight. D．To realize his son’s dream. 2．How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first? A．Confused. B．Hopeful. C．Unsure. D．Hopeless. 3．How did Blackburn’s friend help him? A．By making an outer shell for him. B．By sharing the knowledge of building cars. C．By offering him financial support. D．By telling him the background of the car factory. 4．What is the car lovers’ expectation of the Batmobile? A．It will appear in the next film about Batman. B．It can be displayed around the world. C．It can change the lives of sick children. D．It will be driven soon on the roads. Passage 4 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省西安市·期中） The first time my daughter, Maia, realized I was leaving on a trip without her, she was alarmed. “Why did you even have me if you were just going to leave me behind? ” she sobbed. I tried to tell her that someday she’d understand the appeal of travel. But as my husband, Evan, pulled her off my leg so I could leave, I wondered if my solo trips would be worth the effort of going without her. Returning home after a few days away, I felt energized and inspired. Maia was happy to hear about my trip. But this was the age of learning about compromises. As in: “You have to wear a coat, but we’ll compromise and you can choose which one.” She told me I could keep going on trips for work — but we’d compromise: she’d come with me. When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was impressed by how cheerfully fearless she was when we swam in cenotes (天然井) or dived along a reef. In Fiji, nine-year-old Maia was attracted by the compassionate (有同情心的) women chiefs we met and decided she wanted to become a leader. During a trip to Sri Lanka when she was 13, she learned how the coin flip of your birth country can affect your opportunities in life. When we finished up our travels and returned home to Vancouver for her high school education, it shouldn’t have come as a surprise to learn that our daughter had other ideas. Maia was thrilled when, after months of interviews, she was awarded a place to finish high school at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa. But it was during that first airport goodbye that I realized it was my turn to be left behind. Compared to the goofy 17-year-old I’d bid goodbye to, the 21-year-old woman who came home from high school in Africa and, later, from university in France, seemed mature and unfamiliar. 1．How did Maia feel the first time she realized her mom was leaving on a trip without her? A．Sad. B．Amazed. C．Confused. D．Excited. 2．What does the author want to tell in paragraph 3? A．Maia’s joy of travel. B．Maia’s travel experiences. C．Maia’s impression on travel. D．Maia’s bravery during her travels. 3．What did Maria do for high school education after returning home to Vancouver? A．Maia finished high school in Vancouver. B．Maia got an award in high school. C．Maia applied for a school in Africa. D．Maia went on travelling in Southern Africa. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Travel shapes a person. B．Life is like a journey. C．All roads lead to Rome. D．Parents are the best teachers. Passage 5 （24-25高二上·陕西省咸阳市·期中） Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But growing up, he could barely read. Ghunta’s family lived in a rural part of Western Jamaica. His mother often had to make tough choices about how to use their limited resources, including a decision to send his oldest sister to school. When Ghunta finally went to school, he couldn’t catch up on his reading skills. Not only had he been kept home from school as a child, but he had no access to books. By the time he entered the sixth grade, he could spell his name, but he still couldn’t make out words or read with understanding. When Ghunta was about 12, a young teacher decided to start a special reading program for struggling students. Ghunta was the first student to sign up. The teacher was incredibly kind to him. She did not ask anything of Ghunta, except that he worked hard and believed in himself. Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills finally started to improve. He started to feel more confident. “She had left me with the gift of literacy,” he said, “and with the value as a human being.” His life took a new direction. He graduated from elementary school with a number of academic awards, including one for “most improved in reading”. He went on to college. Today, he is the author of two children’s books, about overcoming difficult experiences in childhood. He’s now working on his first full-length collection of poetry. Ghunta said, “I would love her to see the significant impact that she has made on my life, and the ways in which I have carried this memory of her — the hope and the light — with me and how it continues to be a source of joy.” 1．What caused Ghunta’s poor reading ability? A．Limited family resources. B．Early disinterest in reading. C．Lacking enough attention. D．Terrible memory. 2．Who inspired Ghunta greatly in his study? A．His mother. B．His sister. C．A young teacher. D．Other struggling students. 3．What does paragraph 5 mainly say about Ghunta? A．His future life. B．His achievements. C．His family background. D．His self-taught experience. 4．Which of the following can best describe Ghunta’s story? A．Reading helps people find happiness. B．Direction is the key to success. C．Poverty contributes to a person’s success. D．A teacher’s belief lights a student’s path. 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25高二上·陕西省西安市·期中） A lot of people ask this question: “Why is body language so important?” Studies have shown that in the process of communication, non-verbal expression has 65% to 93% more influence than actual text. This means that “how to say” is more important than “what to say”. Of course, this does not mean that you don’t need to do preparation for your interviews, nor does it mean that you can take any short cuts. On the contrary, this means that you have more things to pay attention to and prepare for. In the real workplace, body language is much more important than you think. Without proper body language, you may find yourself trapped in a circle where you can’t integrate with the external environment, not to mention the difficulties in the absence of body language in the workplace. “People can often make inferences from actions, and the results of these inferences directly affect lives: for example, who will be employed and who will be promoted.” Academician Amy Cuddy said in a TV talk show. She also said that “Our body language will also affect our perception of ourselves. When you try to make more authoritative actions, your brain will inadvertently receive signals and actually create an idea that you are more authoritative, so that you have more confidence in yourself.” Therefore, before interviews or important meetings, try not to lean on any object or have a hunched back. Instead, you should try to keep your body relaxed. You can even stand with a relatively authoritative posture-of course, you may need to do these things in the bathroom or places where no one could see you. Body language plays a crucial role in your job interviews, careers, and everyday life. Paying attention to body language could make strong impacts on your behavior, which could help you achieve better results. So, every time you are nervous or feel that you can’t do it, stretch your body, smile, and tell yourself “Fake it till you become it!” 1．What can be inferred from paragraph one? A．Your success depends on your body language. B．Your body language exposes your hiding meanings. C．Your body language is a shortcut to your success. D．Your body language is born with the ability. 2．What does Amy Cuddy mostly agree with? A．A person with good body language can be directly employed. B．A person’s actions can have an influence on his results. C．A person’s body language can improve his confidence. D．A person’s brain can decide the types of body language. 3．What does the author recommend before interviews? A．Practising standing straightly. B．Hiding things in the bathrooms. C．Exposing your weakness. D．Leaning on a desk. 4．What can replace the underlined word in the last paragraph? A．Equal. B．Amazing. C．Positive. D．Important. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山西省晋中市·期中） When I realized my phone was the first thing I looked at in the morning and the last thing before going to sleep, I knew something had to change. So, I decided to cut back. Could I go a week without social media? And, by cutting back, could I feel more content and happier? Monday was the day that I decided to go through with a digital detox lasting a whole week. I was suspicious about how this was going to go as a week seemed like a long time without social media, but I was definitely up for the challenge. On Tuesday, I noticed that I had spent much longer deciding what to wear as usually I would go on Instagram or Pinterest to help me choose. This time it was just me. I eventually decided to go for the most basic outfit (一套衣服) of jeans and a jumper. On Wednesday, I was missing social media and seeing what my favourite YouTubers were up to, so my mom suggested I go out for lunch with them. It was really lovely to catch up with friends, talk about how university was going and find out what they had been up to recently. During the last few days, I felt like I had a lot more time than I used to, when in reality I had the same amount; I was just not on my phone for most of it! So, I decided to go for a run and do some reading, which made me feel peaceful and relaxed as there wasn’t a constant distraction. After the week finished, I was proud of myself. My biggest take-away from this experiment is that I’ve become aware of how I use social media. Whilst I, of course, use it to stay up to date with what is happening in the world, it turns out that I also use it a lot to let my brain rest and just tune out (思想开小差) a little bit. 1．What does the underlined word “suspicious” in paragraph 2 mean? A．sceptical. B．Sensitive. C．Curious. D．Serious. 2．How did the author pick her outfits in the past? A．By copying her friends’ style. B．By deciding them on her own. C．By searching the Internet for help. D．By following her mom’s advice. 3．What did the author do on the third day of the digital detox? A．She threw in the towel. B．She picked up some new hobbies. C．She had lunch outside with her family. D．She had a face-to-face talk with her friends. 4．What does the author learn from the challenge? A．How to refresh herself. B．How to use social media wisely. C．How to get on well with friends. D．How to keep away from distractions. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省西安市·期中） From a young age, I collected role models. In school, as a teenager, I tried to channel Whitney Houston. In the working world, I paid close attention to our female senior managers. By watching and imitating others-especially women of color who looked or sounded like me-I gained confidence in my own abilities. But when I started my own company, my pool of role models became smaller. Only 2.1% of risk investment goes to women-founded companies. “Who can I look up to?” I wondered. “Who can I learn from?” I decided to create an inspiration wall in my office, with photos of the role models I could see-women like Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Vicky, co-founder of a skincare brand. I never thought I’d meet these women, but their success gave me hope. Then one day, a couple of years ago, I surprised myself with a thought: what if I did reach out to one of my role models? I feared rejection, but my desire for connection was stronger. I chose Vicky, whose journey had long inspired me. I didn’t have her email address. So I tried a cold Instagram message, and she responded the next day! That was in 2022. We’ve spoken numerous times since, and the conversations have been invaluable. They’re rare chances to gain guidance from a successful woman. But here’s the most valuable lesson I gained: when Vicky first replied to me, I wasn’t the only one excited. Vicky was excited too-because she’s always looking for ways to support other women. All my life, I’d thought of role models as a one-way relationship: I’d gain strength from someone stronger. But the situation is more than that. I once sent Vicky a care package from my sunglasses company. She wrote me a thank-you note, and texted a selfie of her and her daughter wearing my products. Today, I keep that letter on my desk next to my keyboard—a reminder that just as I believe in her, she believes in me. We’re all here to help each other grow. 1．How did the author build up her confidence? A．By cooperating with women of color. B．By observing and copying her models. C．By making friends with persons like her. D．By starting her own sunglasses company. 2．What is the author’s intention of creating an inspiration wall in her office? A．To inspire her employees’ creativity. B．To make her workplace more attractive. C．To encourage herself to achieve success. D．To improve her employees’ work efficiency. 3．Why did the author choose to reach out to Vicky? A．She was afraid of being rejected. B．She only had Vicky’s email address. C．Vicky’s story had always motivated her. D．Vicky liked giving guidance to other women. 4．What can be concluded according to the text? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Strength flows both ways. C．A good beginning is half done. D．Actions speak louder than words. Passage 4 （24-25高二上·山西省·期中） I vividly remember the upsetting experience of that night many years ago. I was a young girl at the time, and my thoughts were often clouded by doubts and fears about my future. So on a beautiful summer evening, I decided to go out for a drive. But suddenly, that night turned into a disaster due to a car accident. I was rushed to hospital. The doctor walked in. “Due to the seriousness of your injuries,” he began, “you’ll probably have a difficult time walking, let alone dancing or other sports.” It was terrible for me to hear the news. Basketball was my favourite sport and being on the school team meant everything to me. I cried uncontrollably, imagining the very worst for my future. My parents took over. “Thank you for your advice,” they said calmly to the doctor. “Our daughter will be up and walk again soon.” With determination and the incredible support from my family and friends, I began the long and challenging road to healing. I literally had to learn how to walk again. During long days sitting immobile, I started self-reflecting and soul-searching. I examined my life choices and where my life was heading. I’d made a habit of worrying about future events that had not happened yet. My negative thoughts created mood swings, feelings of despair and depression. I suffered anxiety attacks and headaches. What began as a nightmare (噩梦) gave me time and space to learn about personal development and transformation. With time, not only did I dance and play basketball again, I also transformed my entire way of life. I learned to change the way I thought. I learned to replace despair with hope, and reactivity with reflection. What’s even more amazing was that the accident created a key moment, helping me discover my life purpose. Thirty-five years later, after years of study and driven by a grand vision, I authored a wellness book and founded Splendid Inspiration, an international personal development company. Sharing the lessons I’ve learned to help others create lives filled with purpose and happiness has become my greatest joy. 1．Why did the author drive at that night? A．To relax herself. B．To comfort her friend. C．To pick up her parents. D．To improve her driving skills. 2．How did the author feel after hearing the doctor’s words? A．Hopeful. B．Grateful. C．Ashamed. D．Worried. 3．What does the underlined word “healing” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Fame. B．Recovery. C．Fortune. D．Knowledge. 4．What can we learn from the author’s story? A．All roads lead to Rome. B．Well begun is half done. C．Every coin has two sides. D．Two heads are better than one. Passage 5 （24-25高二上·山西省太原市·期中） How I Turned to Be Optimistic(乐观的) I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning. I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see—the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then. The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times. ” My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives. From my experiences I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy. 1．How did the author get to know America? A．From her relatives B．From her mother C．From books and pictures D．From radio programs 2．Upon leaving for America the author felt_______. A．confused B．excited C．worried D．sad 3．For the first two years in New York, the author_______. A．often lost her way B．did not think about her future C．studied in three different schools D．got on well with her stepfather 4．The author believes that ________ . A．her future will be free from troubles B．it is difficult to learn to become patient C．there are more good things than bad things D．good things will happen if one keeps trying 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会—— 社会进步与文明 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山西省太原市·期中） For the creatively minded, snow represents a large blank canvas (空白画布) for art. But often, it’s limited to snowmen or other snow statues. Simon Beck had a different idea, and over the course of a decade he has carved a path for himself in the snow art world. He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow. Combined with light and shadow (影子) , his artistic designs can only be fully appreciated when viewed from above. Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist, thanks to his decision late in life to pursue his hobby.        “It started just as a joke one day really,” Beck explained. “After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to seek pleasure...” “I really had no idea how good it would look when I made that first drawing, but it really went beyond my expectation,” he said of his first ever creation that he looked down on from a ski lift. To create this work, Beck stepped his way through the snow using only snowshoes and a ski pole for measurement with nothing else but the image of a design idea in his head. It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience. But as his designs developed and became more complex(复杂的), Beck said he began to start drawing them on paper first.   Beck’s paintings have become a huge hit since his work was first shared. “Most of the time I had been doing failed careers, and people around me are asking what's the quickest way of getting rid of (摆脱) this person,” Beck said. “And for the first time, I felt people actually wanted me. I felt like a more valued member of society.” 1．Where does Simon Beck create art? A．On maps. B．On canvas. C．On soccer fields. D．On snowfields. 2．Why did Beck create his first drawing? A．To have fun. B．To prove his talent. C．To entertain the skiers. D．To develop a new hobby. 3．How did Beck feel about his first artwork? A．Surprised. B．Unsatisfied. C．Annoyed. D．Indifferent. 4．What contributed to Beck’s art creation? A．His passion for skiing. B．His competitive nature. C．His dream to be an artist. D．His experience of making maps. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了艺术家Simon Beck在雪地上创作巨幅几何画的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He creates large land art by walking across soccer-field-sized areas covered in untouched snow.(他通过步行穿过足球场大小、覆盖着未受破坏的雪的区域，创作了大型陆地艺术。)”可知，Simon Beck在足球场大小、覆盖着皑皑白雪的土地上行走，在上面创造出巨大的大地艺术画作。由此可知，他是在雪地上创作艺术画作的。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中Simon Beck说的话“‘After skiing one day, I decided to make a drawing on snow to seek pleasure... ’(有一天滑雪后，我决定在雪地上画一幅画来寻找乐趣) ”可知，Simon Beck一开始是为了找点乐子才在雪地上画画的。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中Simon Beck说的话“‘I really had no idea how good it would look when I made that first drawing, but it really went beyond my expectation’(当我画第一张画的时候，我真的不知道它会有多好看，但它真的超出了我的预期)” 可知，当 Simon Beck画第一幅画的时候，他真的不知道这幅画会有多好看，但画作真的超出了他的预期。由此可推断，他对他的第一幅作品感到惊喜。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Beck, 59, a former map maker turned into a snow artist(59岁的贝克曾是一名地图绘制师，后来成为了一名雪景艺术家)”和第五段中的 “It was not challenging at all due to his previous work experience.(由于他以前的工作经验，这一点也不具有挑战性。)”可知，Beck以前是一位地图制作者，由于他以前的工作经验，在雪地上画画一点也不具有挑战性。由此可推断，他之前制作地图的经验有助于他的艺术创作。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山西省吕梁市·期中） Imagine Dad and I are watching the Olympic Games in our media room someday in the future. The screen drops down to cover one wall. We give our robot Sylvia our orders for popcorn and juice for dinner. She is only a machine but she looks like a human and helps with the housework. We are having popcorn for dinner tonight because something is wrong with our oven (烤箱). It is broken and keeps on repeating that it doesn’t remember how to cook. Dad thinks the shooting star passing by Earth has caused the problem. “I did see a shooting star yesterday,” I said, “Maybe that’s why I had trouble getting Sylvia started this morning. She turned around and around, hardly stood when she tried to take a step, and almost fell backwards. She finally started moving towards me, but then suddenly turned, and went backwards. I thought she was going to knock into a wall. It was lucky that she got her balance in the end and successfully stood up.” At last, Sylvia arrives with our popcorn and drinks. I look at the screen and watch the Olympic Games. Sylvia watches it too. Dad gives her coins as a tip. Sylvia thanks him for the coins and starts to leave the room. Then she turns back to where we are sitting. I hear some clicking sounds. The sounds mean that she is searching her memory chips for information. “During the Olympics I should get medals, not coins,” she says. Dad and I just look at each other. Sylvia doesn’t seem to know that robots aren’t supposed to think. Then we burst out laughing and award Sylvia a gold medal. 1．From Paragraph 3 we can learn __________. A．Sylvia knocked into the wall. B．Sylvia was possibly out of order. C．Sylvia was hit by a shooting star. D．Sylvia wouldn’t like to work for us. 2．Why does Sylvia ask for a medal as a tip? A．Because she has got enough coins. B．Because she works hard for dinner. C．Because she wants to watch the game. D．Because she has learned to think by memory chips. 3．How do Dad and I find Sylvia’s performance? A．Worrying. B．Annoying. C．Amazing. D．Frightening. 4．What is the most suitable title for the text? A．An extraordinary tip for a robot B．Our unexpected life in the future C．The robot—an important helper D．The function of robots like humans 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了在未来日常生活中智能机器人学会思考的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段““I did see a shooting star yesterday,” I said, “Maybe that’s why I had trouble getting Sylvia started this morning. She turned around and around, hardly stood when she tried to take a step, and almost fell backwards. She finally started moving towards me, but then suddenly turned, and went backwards. I thought she was going to knock into a wall.(“我昨天确实看到了一颗流星，”我说，“也许这就是为什么我今天早上很难让西尔维娅开始工作的原因。她转过身来，想迈步的时候几乎站不住，差点向后摔倒。她终于开始向我走来，但突然转过身来，向后退。我以为她会撞到墙上)”可知，西尔维娅出了故障，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The sounds mean that she is searching her memory chips for information. “During the Olympics I should get medals, not coins,” she says.(这些声音意味着她正在记忆芯片中搜寻信息。“在奥运会期间，我应该获得奖牌，而不是硬币，”她说)”以及最后一段“Sylvia doesn’t seem to know that robots aren’t supposed to think.(西尔维娅似乎不知道机器人不应该思考)”可知，西尔维娅要一枚奖章作为小费是因为她已经学会了通过记忆芯片思考。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The sounds mean that she is searching her memory chips for information. “During the Olympics I should get medals, not coins,” she says.(这些声音意味着她正在记忆芯片中搜寻信息。“在奥运会期间，我应该获得奖牌，而不是硬币，”她说)”可知，机器人西尔维娅会索要奖牌作为小费，可知她的各种表现是“令人称奇的，了不起的”，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“The sounds mean that she is searching her memory chips for information. “During the Olympics I should get medals, not coins,” she says.(这些声音意味着她正在记忆芯片中搜寻信息。“在奥运会期间，我应该获得奖牌，而不是硬币，”她说)”结合本文描绘了一幅未来生活的场景：爸爸和“我”在媒体室看奥运会，机器人Sylvia 提供爆米花和果汁。爸爸用硬币作为小费，机器人则坚持在奥运期间应该获得奖牌，而不是硬币，A选项“对于机器人来说，这是非常棒的小费”最符合文章标题。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山西省大同市·期中） During the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 in 2023, one of the highlights is a 48-year-old Uzbekistan gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina (“Chuso” as she is affectionately known), who continues to compete despite numerous “retirements” . Born in Bukhara, Uzbekistan in 1975, Chuso competed and won gold in her first Olympic Games at Barcelona 1992. After competing at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, Chuso got married in 1997 and two years later, Alisher, her son, was born. Chuso’s first “retirement” was due after competing at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, by which time five world championship medals had been won including three golds. But in 2002, Alisher was diagnosed with leukemia (白血病). The family moved to Germany where better treatment was available and Chuso continued to train as a way to take a break from the stresses of her son’s health. Chuso competed at Athens 2004, gained German citizenship in 2006 and won silver on vault (跳马) at Beijing 2008 for her adopted nation — Germany, aged 33, just months after Alisher received the all-clear. At London 2012, Chuso came fifth in the vault final. And finally, in 2013, after eight years in Germany, Chuso returned to the place she calls home, Uzbekistan. Chuso switched back to competing for her home nation at Rio 2016 and at Tokyo 2020, where she just qualified for vault, but unfortunately did not make the final. In 2022, Chuso won gold on vault at the Doha World Cup on 5 March, the second of four of the 2022 FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup series. The 48-year-old gymnast’s motto is, “I’d rather try today than regret tomorrow”. “I’m an ordinary person,” Chuso says. “I have my feelings, hardships and sometimes I’m even in a bad mood. Nothing phenomenal (非凡的) about me, just stuck in sports a little longer. If you want to achieve something, there is always a way.” 1．In which year was Chuso’s son born? A．1997. B．1999. C．2000. D．2008. 2．Why did Chuso’s family move to Germany? A．To hold German citizenship. B．To get better treatment for Alisher. C．To seek better living conditions. D．To receive more professional training. 3．How many Olympic Games did Chuso take part in? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 4．Which of the following best describes Chuso? A．Active and energetic. B．Outgoing and generous. C．Ordinary and humorous. D．Determined and positive. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了48岁的乌兹别克斯坦体操运动员奥尔加·丘索维金娜，尽管已经退役多次, 但她仍在继续比赛，介绍了她的个人经历。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“After competing at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, Chuso got married in 1997 and two years later, Alisher, her son, was born.(1996年参加完亚特兰大奥运会后，Chuso于1997年结婚，两年后，她的儿子Alisher出生了)”可知，Chuso的儿子出生于1999年。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But in 2002, Alisher was diagnosed with leukemia. The family moved to Germany where better treatment was available and Chuso continued to train as a way to take a break from the stresses of her son’s health. (但在2002年，Alisher被诊断出患有白血病。这家人搬到了德国，在那里孩子可以得到更好的治疗，Chuso可以继续训练，以此来缓解儿子的健康问题所带来的压力)”可知，Chuso一家搬到德国是为了让儿子获得更好的治疗。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“Born in Bukhara, Uzbekistan in 1975, Chuso competed and won gold in her first Olympic Games at Barcelona 1992. After competing at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games…after competing at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games(丘索1975年出生于乌兹别克斯坦布哈拉，1992年在巴塞罗那参加了她的第一届奥运会并获得金牌。在参加了1996年亚特兰大奥运会之后……在参加2000年悉尼奥运会后……)”及第三段“Chuso competed at Athens 2004, gained German citizenship in 2006 and won silver on vault (跳马) at Beijing 2008 for her adopted nation —Germany, aged 33, just months after Alisher received the all-clear. At London 2012, Chuso came fifth in the vault final. (丘索在2004年雅典奥运会上参赛，2006年获得德国公民身份，并在2008年北京奥运会上33岁时为德国夺得跳马银牌。2012年伦敦奥运会上，丘索在跳马决赛中获得第五名)”“Chuso switched back to competing for her home nation at Rio 2016 and at Tokyo 2020(丘索在2016年里约奥运会和2020年东京奥运会上重新回到了她的祖国)”可知，Chuso共参加了八次奥运会, 分别是Barcelona 1992，Atlanta 1996，Sydney 2000，Athens 2004，Beijing 2008，London 2012，Rio 2016和Tokyo 2020。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I’d rather try today than regret tomorrow.(我宁愿今天努力，也不愿明天后悔)”和“I have my feelings, hardships and sometimes I’m even in a bad mood. Nothing phenomenal about me, just stuck in sports a little longer. If you want to achieve something, there is always a way.(我是一个普通人，我有自己的感受，有困难，有时甚至心情不好。我没什么特别之处，只是在运动领域坚持的时间较长。如果你想取得成就，总会有办法的)”并结合前文孩子生病她也坚持训练，参加过八届奥运会，由此可知，Chuso是一个有坚定决心和心态积极的人。故选D项。 主题02 人与自我——生命的意义 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山西省太原市·期中） For my 56th birthday, my daughter, Beth, bought me two beautifully carved wooden butterflies. I hung them in prominent places on my walls so that I can see them often during the day. Each time I do so, they give me a wonderful reminder of love. My daughter and my love of butterflies goes back many years. After a long battle against cancer, my mom passed away when I was only 25 years old. Beth was only a baby at the time and never got to have any memories of her grandma. I tried to make up for it by telling her stories of my mom but each time I did, I could see that there was a little sadness in Beth’s eyes. One day when she was only seven or so we were outside at the playground. Beth suddenly said how much she saddened not having her grandma around. Well, sometimes I comforted her and this time I told her how much her grandma loved her and that Grandma still remained positive in the last weeks of her life. I said she was watching over her from Heaven and that maybe she was even hitching (搭乘) a ride on the back of a butterfly to come down and get a closer look. At that very moment, a butterfly appeared flying around Beth’s face and then flew away. We both laughed with our hearts full of love and joy. Since that moment all of those years ago, both Beth and I seem to attract butterflies like flowers. Whenever we are outside, they seem to fly down, circle around us, take a good look, and then fly away. And every time, we are reminded of my mom’s love watching over us. The only time this doesn’t happen is during the coldest months of the year when there are no insects of any kind. But now during those times I can take a look at the two beautiful wooden butterflies my daughter bought me and still be reminded of that love. 1．Why did Beth buy wooden butterflies? A．To celebrate the new year. B．To decorate her bedroom. C．To remind her childhood. D．To celebrate her mother’s birthday. 2．What does the underlined word “prominent” in Paragraph 1 mean ? A．Noticeable. B．Essential. C．Special. D．Meaningful. 3．Which of the following can best describe the author’s mom? A．Independent and reliable. B．Enthusiastic and helpful. C．Tough and optimistic. D．Capable and respectable. 4．What does the author intend to tell us through the story? A．Wooden butterflies are of great artistic value. B．We all need reminders that we are loved in our life. C．It is difficult to maintain family ties during difficult times. D．The presence of parents is important to children’s development. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者和女儿怀念过世亲人的感人故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“For my 56th birthday, my daughter, Beth, bought me two beautifully carved wooden butterflies.(在我56岁生日的时候，我的女儿Beth给我买了两只雕刻精美的木制蝴蝶。)”可知，Beth买木蝴蝶是为了给母亲庆祝生日。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第一段“so that I can see them often during the day(这样我就可以在白天经常看到它们)”可知，作者把蝴蝶挂在显眼的地方，划线词prominent的意思是“显眼的，突出的”，和noticeable意思相近，故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段中“After a long battle against cancer, my mom passed away when I was only 25 years old.(经过与癌症的长期斗争，我妈妈在我25岁的时候去世了。)”和“Well, sometimes I comforted her and this time I told her how much her grandma loved her and that Grandma still remained positive in the last weeks of her life.(嗯，有时候我会安慰她，这次我告诉她奶奶有多爱她，奶奶在生命的最后几个星期里仍然保持着积极的态度。)”可知，作者的母亲与癌症进行了长期的斗争，并在最后的日子里仍然保持着乐观的态度，由此推知，作者的母亲是坚强乐观的人，可用tough和optimistic来描述作者的母亲。故选C。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，结合最后一段中“Since that moment all of those years ago, both Beth and I seem to attract butterflies like flowers. Whenever we are outside, they seem to fly down, circle around us, take a good look, and then fly away. And every time, we are reminded of my mom’s love watching over us.(从多年前的那一刻起，Beth和我就像蝴蝶一样吸引着花朵。每当我们在外面，它们似乎飞下来，在我们周围盘旋，看了看，然后飞走了。每一次，我们都会想起妈妈对我们的爱。)”可推知，作者把蝴蝶视作是逝去的母亲对自己和女儿Beth的爱的象征。因此，作者想通过这个故事告诉我们：在生活中我们都需要被提醒我们是被人爱着的。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·甘肃省武威市·期中） Eric Carle, the author and artist behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar and dozens of other children’s books, has passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Carle’s lively, creative and colorful works were loved by children around the world. Mr. Carle was the author or illustrator of over 70 books for children, including The Grouchy Ladybug, The Mixed-Up Chameleon and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. The Very Hungry Caterpillar was Mr. Carle’s best-known book. It was published in 1969. Since then, over 55 million copies of the book have been sold, and it has been translated into more than 70 different languages. Mr. Carle was born in Syracuse, New York in 1929. His parents were German. As he was growing up, Mr. Carle spent a lot of time with his father, who would take him out walking in nature. His father would show him small creatures, explaining their life cycles and filling the young boy’s head with wonder. Mr. Carle thinks this helps explain why so many of his books are about nature. Many are about bugs like crickets, fireflies, ladybugs and butterflies. Others are about animals, like foxes, squirrels, kangaroos and bears. In 1952, Mr. Carle got a job as an artist at the New York Times. Author Bill Martin, Jr. asked Mr. Carle to illustrate his book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, which is Mr. Carle’s first try. The book came out in 1967 and was a big hit. After that, he created many children’s books that were very popular with his children. Most of Mr. Carle’s books are meant for younger readers. He said that he wanted to help make school a fun and welcoming place. “I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn,” he said. “I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun.” Mr. Carle will be missed, and his creative art and sweet, funny stories will continue to bring joy to very eager readers all around the world. 1．When was The Very Hungry Caterpillar published? A．In 1929. B．In 1952. C．In 1967. D．In 1969. 2．Why are most of Mr. Carle’s books about nature according to him? A．His parents grew up in the countryside. B．His father led him close to nature. C．Nature gave him a lot of hope. D．The topic on nature is child-friendly. 3．Which of the following is the first picture book illustrated by Eric Carle? A．The Mixed-Up Chameleon. B．The Very Hungry Caterpillar. C．Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. D．Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To remember a great writer. B．To introduce children’s books. C．To encourage kids to read more. D．To draw more concern for kids. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了已故儿童作家及艺术家埃里克·卡尔的生平事迹和艺术成就，表达了对卡尔先生的怀念之情。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The Very Hungry Caterpillar was Mr. Carle’s best-known book, It was published in 1969.”（《饥饿的毛毛虫》是卡尔先生的著名书籍之一，出版于1969年。）可知，《饥饿的毛毛虫》 出版于1969年。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“As he was growing up, Mr. Carle spent a lot of time with his father, who would take him out walking in nature.”（在他成长的过程中给，卡尔先生花了很多时间和他的父亲在一起，他带着卡尔走进大自然。）及第四段“Mr. Carle thinks this helps explain why so many of his books are about nature.”（卡尔先生认为这有助于解释为什么他的很多书籍都是关于自然主题的原因。）可知，卡尔先生的父亲经常带他亲近大自然，所以他认为这可能是他的书大部分是关于自然主题的原因。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“Author Bill Martin, Jr. asked Mr. Carle to illustrate his book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? , which is Mr. Carle’s first try.”（作者比尔·马丁请卡尔先生给他的书《棕色的熊，棕色的熊，你在看什么？》加插图，这是卡尔的第一次尝试。）可知，卡尔先生第一本加插图的书是《棕色的熊，棕色的熊，你在看什么？》。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Mr. Carle will be missed, and his creative art and sweet, funny stories will continue to bring joy to very eager readers all around the world.”（卡尔先生将会被人们怀念，并且他的创造性的艺术和甜美有趣的故事将会继续给全世界渴望的读者带来喜悦。）可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了纪念一位伟大的作家。故选A项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省安康市·期中） As kids, some of us dream of multiple careers: being an astronaut and the next president. Or digging up dinosaurs and selling out concert stadiums. As we get older, there’s pressure to pick one. But what if we didn’t have to? After all, John Urschel didn’t. Urschel is a mathematician and professor at MIT. But before that, he played football. First, as a student at Pennsylvania State University, and later, for the Baltimore Ravens. When Urschel started college, he was on a third path: become an engineer. But as he took classes, he loved the way his math professors helped him go beyond numbers and prove why equations were true. He says one professor offered to do research with him, which eventually helped him realize he wanted to pursue a PhD in math. “I was simultaneously (同步) falling in love with math as an actual career, taking all of these college math classes, while also trying to be the best football player I could be,” he remembers. Urschel says that often involved packing many things. “Like I was the person who was trying to take the 8 a. m. classes so I could do all the football things and all the math things I needed to do in a day.” From his unusual career path, Urschel has learned a few lessons that, when asked, he’ll offer up: First, do not play the comparison game. Do not focus on fame or how much and how far long other people are in comparison to you. It’s something he reminds his students of a lot. It can have very negative effects. Second, be critical of yourself. “It’s really important, if you like something and you do want to be good at it, to be critical of yourself,” he says. But, he emphasizes, “You should only be critical of yourself and hard on yourself compared to your previous self.” Check in with yourself and ask questions like: How am I improving? How am I going to be better than I was two months ago? 1．What is the function of the first paragraph? A．To cite an example. B．To provide the background. C．To describe a phenomenon. D．To introduce the following text. 2．What led Urschel to pursue a PhD in math? A．It was his childhood dream. B．He loved taking math classes. C．A professor invited him to do a research together. D．He liked the way his math professors taught him. 3．What was Urschel’s college life like? A．Fulfilling. B．Restless. C．Exhausting. D．Annoying. 4．What did Urschel advise his students to do? A．Play the comparison game. B．Be strict with themselves. C．Develop critical thinking. D．Find fault with themselves. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了John Urschel如何平衡数学博士与足球运动员两种职业以及相关人生感悟。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“As kids, some of us dream of multiple careers: being an astronaut and the next president. Or digging up dinosaurs and selling out concert stadiums. As we get older, there’s pressure to pick one. But what if we didn’t have to? After all, John Urschel didn’t.(孩提时代，我们中的一些人梦想多种职业：成为宇航员和下一任总统。或者挖掘恐龙，举办爆满的音乐会。随着年龄的增长，有选择一个的压力。但是如果我们不需要呢？毕竟John Urschel没有)”可知，通过列举孩子们对多种职业的梦想，引出文章的主题——不必只选择一个职业，并在下文以John Urschel为例进行说明。因此，第一段的作用是引出下文。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“He says one professor offered to do research with him, which eventually helped him realize he wanted to pursue a PhD in math.(他说有一位教授邀请他一起做研究，这最终帮助他意识到自己想攻读数学博士学位)”可知，是教授邀请他一起做研究导致他追求数学博士学位。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的““I was simultaneously (同步) falling in love with math as an actual career, taking all of these college math classes, while also trying to be the best football player I could be,” he remembers.(他回忆道：“我当时一边爱上了数学这门学科，把它当作一份真正的职业，一边上着所有这些大学数学课程，同时我也努力成为自己所能做到的最好的足球运动员。”)”可知，Urschel在大学期间既学习数学又踢足球，同时追求两个领域的最佳表现，这说明他的大学生活是充实的。因此，选择“Fulfilling（充实的）”作为答案。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Second, be critical of yourself. “It’s really important, if you like something and you do want to be good at it, to be critical of yourself,” he says. But, he emphasizes, “You should only be critical of yourself and hard on yourself compared to your previous self.”(其次，要自我批评。他说：“如果你喜欢某件事，并且真的想做好它，那么对自己进行批评是非常重要的。”但是，他强调：“你只应该与之前的自己相比，对自己进行批评并要求严格。”)”可知，厄舍尔建议他的学生对自己要严格。故选B。 主题03人与自然——和谐共生 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山西省吕梁市·期中） Finnish Lapland, in the far north of Europe, is home to some 180,000 people and around 200,000 reindeer (驯鹿). The animals live wild but each one has an owner, identified by a mark on its ear. Anne Ollila, 50, one of 4,000 such owners, works in the Finnish part of this region with her husband and two adult sons and their families. They farm the animals mainly for meat, but reindeer tourism has also become an important source of income. Ollila lives 80 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, an hour from Lapland’s capital city, Rovaniemi, and seven kilometres from her nearest neighbour. Summer days — when the reindeer raisers earmark newborn reindeer — are long and in June the sun never sets. At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to endure large groups of insects along the way. In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles — the birds can kill an adult reindeer. Ollila and her family offer tourists reindeer experiences through their company Reindeer Journey. Visitors can get close to the animals in the wild or at their farm, watching them being trained to pull sledges (雪橇) or take a sleigh ride. “Reindeer are very smart animals,” Ollila says. “They have different personalities, and some are very funny.” One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He’s very curious and always in trouble,” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners’ drying underwear.” Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom,” she says. “Also, I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me, to a way of life through the generations.” 1．What does the underlined word “endure” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Go away with. B．Catch up with. C．Look forward to. D．Put up with. 2．Why do the reindeer move into the forest in winter according to the text? A．To get earmarked. B．To find their owners. C．To protect themselves. D．To avoid cold temperatures. 3．What does Ollila think of Rocky? A．He is foolish. B．He is a troublemaker. C．He is interested in planting trees. D．He is a famous filmmaker. 4．What can we infer about Ollila from the last paragraph? A．She has a deep affection for nature. B．She has long been tired of raising reindeer. C．She has been a sociology researcher since 2010. D．She had no chance to receive a college education. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Anne Ollila和她的家人饲养驯鹿的故事。 1．词义猜测题。根据画线词前“At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to(在那个时候，奥利拉白天睡觉，晚上步行20公里穿过森林，充分利用较低的温度来完成她的工作，但不得不这样做)”及画线词后“large groups of insects along the way.(沿途有一大群昆虫)”可推断，奥利拉一路上不得不忍受大群的昆虫。画线词的意思和put up with“忍受”最接近。Go away with意为“携带某物离开”；Catch up with意为“追上，赶上”；Look forward to 意为“期待”。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles— the birds can kill an adult reindeer.(在深冬，几乎没有日光。许多草原都被冻结了，驯鹿为了躲避狼和金雕而进入森林——金雕可以杀死一只成年驯鹿”可知，驯鹿在冬天进入森林是为了保护自己。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He’s very curious and always in trouble,” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners’ drying underwear.”(她最喜欢的一个是洛基，以电影拳击传奇人物的名字命名。“他很好奇，总是惹麻烦，”她说。“它曾经被困在树枝上，不得不被人抬出来，它还曾偷走主人正在晾晒的内衣。”)”可知，Ollila认为Rocky总是闯祸。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom,” she says.(2010年，奥利拉放弃了拉普兰大学社会学研究员的工作，全身心地投入到驯鹿饲养中。“我喜欢这里的环境、动物和自由，”她说。)”可推断，Ollila对大自然有着深厚的感情。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山西省长治市·期中） Last year, as my then-9-year-old son, Leopold, and I were preparing for a mom-son ski trip to Keystone, Colorado, I came up with a rule: We would say yes to everything. Leopold is a picky eater and can be hesitant to try new things. According to him, it’s because he has fears, including heights, spiders and the dark. I was hoping to find a solution. So I borrowed the idea of a Yes Day, after watching the movie of the same name. Before the trip, Leopold and I agreed we would say yes to everything, especially new ones. Settled at our hotel, I took Leopold to meet his snowboarding instructor. Though he had basic lessons in Connecticut, this was his first time on a larger mountain. While he learned, I skied by myself, choosing an easy green run on day one. Inspired by Leopold’s bravery on the chairlift, I challenged myself to ski a more demanding blue run the next day. It was steep (陡峭的), but with careful turns, I made it down in one piece, feeling proud of conquering a new challenge. Later that afternoon, when Leopold and I were reunited, he asked if we could go in the outdoor hot tub. Mind you, it was a 20-degree day, and the only thing I hate more than being cold is being cold and wet! When I started to object, Leopold reminded me of the rule. Yes, it was cold, and yes, I was wet. But it was also refreshing to feel the cold air on my skin, and the warm water of the hot tub felt that much better once we got in. Getting out was a different story, but the experience was a delight as Leopold and I braved it together. Developing a sense of adventure helps us live life to the fullest — even if you sometimes wind up cold and wet. 1．Why did the writer start a “Yes Day” rule? A．To conquer Leopold’s ski fears. B．To master new snowboarding tricks. C．To win in snowboarding competitions. D．To encourage Leopold to try new things. 2．Which of the following best describes the writer? A．Adventurous. B．Confident. C．Optimistic. D．Considerate. 3．What can we learn about the writer from paragraph 4&5? A．She was eager to go in the outdoor hot tub. B．She regretted breaking the rule with Leopold. C．She found it rewarding to brave the experience. D．She felt much better when she got out of the tub. 4．What is a suitable title for the text? A．Braving Winter: Family Unity B．Embracing Yes: A Family Adventure C．Family Ski Trip: Mountain Memories D．Ski Challenges: Winter Wonders 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文为记叙文。文章主要讲述一位母亲与9岁儿子在滑雪旅行中采取“Yes Day”规则，鼓励儿子尝试新事物，最终获得了令人满意的家庭冒险体验。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“I was hoping to find a solution. So I borrowed the idea of a Yes Day, after watching the movie of the same name. Before the trip, Leopold and I agreed we would say yes to everything, especially new ones.(我希望能找到解决办法。所以在看完同名电影后，我借用了“Yes Day”的想法。出发前，利奥波德和我一致同意接受一切，尤其是新事物)”可知，作者设立“Yes Day”规则是为了鼓励利奥波德尝试新事物。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Inspired by Leopold’s bravery on the chairlift, I challenged myself to ski a more demanding blue run the next day. It was steep (陡峭的), but with careful turns, I made it down in one piece, feeling proud of conquering a new challenge.(受到利奥波德在缆车上的勇敢的鼓舞，我挑战自己，在第二天滑了一条要求更高的蓝道。这条路很陡，但我小心翼翼地转弯，安然无恙地滑了下来，为征服了一个新的挑战而感到自豪)”可知，作者喜爱冒险。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Later that afternoon, when Leopold and I were reunited, he asked if we could go in the outdoor hot tub. Mind you, it was a 20-degree day, and the only thing I hate more than being cold is being cold and wet! When I started to object, Leopold reminded me of the rule.(那天下午晚些时候，当利奥波德和我团聚时，他问我们是否可以去户外的热水浴缸。提醒你一下，那是一个20华氏度的天气，我唯一讨厌的事情比寒冷更讨厌的是又冷又湿！当我开始反对时，利奥波德提醒了我这条规则)”以及第五段“Yes, it was cold, and yes, I was wet. But it was also refreshing to feel the cold air on my skin, and the warm water of the hot tub felt that much better once we got in. Getting out was a different story, but the experience was a delight as Leopold and I braved it together.(是的，天气很冷，是的，我浑身湿透了。但感受凉风吹在皮肤上的感觉也很清爽，而且我们一进去，热水浴缸里的温水感觉就好多了。离开这里是另一回事，但我和利奥波德一起勇敢地走出来，这段经历令人愉快)”可知，虽然作者最初反对去室外温泉浴池，因为她讨厌寒冷和潮湿，但最终她发现这个体验令人清新，一旦进入温泉，温暖的水感觉也很好。这表明作者最终觉得这个经历是值得的，尽管她最初有所犹豫。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Last year, as my then-9-year-old son, Leopold, and I were preparing for a mom-son ski trip to Keystone, Colorado, I came up with a rule: We would say yes to everything.(去年，当我和当时9岁的儿子利奥波德准备去科罗拉多州基斯顿的母子滑雪之旅时，我想出了一个规则：我们对所有事情都说“是”)”结合文章主要讲述一位母亲与9岁儿子在滑雪旅行中采取“Yes Day”规则，鼓励儿子尝试新事物，最终获得了令人满意的家庭冒险体验。可知，B选项“拥抱‘是’：一次家庭冒险”最符合文章标题。故选B。 主题01 人与社会—— 人际关系与交往 Passage 1 （24-25高二上·山西省运城市·期中） Ricky lived in a lovely, futuristic house, which had everything you could ever want. Though he didn’t help much around the house, Ricky was still very pleased when his parents bought him the latest model of robot. As soon as it arrived, off it went, cooking, cleaning, ironing, and — most importantly — gathering up clothes from Ricky’s bedroom floor. On that first day, when Ricky went to sleep, he had left his bedroom in a truly disastrous state. When he woke up the next morning, everything was perfectly clean and tidy. In fact, it was actually “too” clean; now Ricky couldn’t find his favorite T-shirt, nor his favorite toy. However much he searched, the two things did not reappear. The same was starting to happen with other things. Ricky began to suspect the robot. He planned to spy on the robot, and began following it around the house. Finally he caught it on the spot, picking up one of Ricky’s toys to hide it. Ricky told his parents that the robot was broken and badly programmed and asked them to have it changed. But his parents told him absolutely not; they were delighted with the new robot, and it cooked like a dream. One day, the robot was whirring past, and heard the boy’s complaints. The robot returned with one of the boy’s toys, and some clothes for him. “Here, sir. I did not know it was bothering you, ” said the robot. “How could it not, you thief! You’ve been stealing my belongings for weeks!” the boy answered angrily. “The objects were left on the floor. I therefore calculated that you did not like them. I am programmed to collect all that is not wanted, and at night I send it to people who can use it. I am a maximum efficiency machine. Were you unaware?” the robot said, with a certain pride. Ricky started feeling ashamed. He understood that the robot was neither broken nor misprogrammed. Rather, it had been programmed extremely well! Since then, Ricky has decided to become a “Maximum Efficiency Boy”, and put real care into how he treated his things. He kept them tidy, and made sure he didn’t have more than what was necessary. And, often, he would buy things, and take them along with his good friend, the robot, to help out those other people who needed them. 1．What is the robot meant to do? A．Do the housework. B．Take care of children. C．Provide security services. D．Recycle used objects. 2．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean? A．The robot dreamed of being a cook. B．The robot was good at cooking. C．The robot could serve as a cooker. D．The robot found it unrealistic to cook. 3．Why did Ricky get mad at the robot? A．He mistook it as a thief. B．He disliked the way it cleaned his room. C．He thought it was making too much noise. D．He felt less loved by his parents since its arrival. 4．Where does the text probably come from? A．A science report. B．A science fiction story. C．An entertainment magazine. D．A commercial advertisement. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。瑞奇家的机器人每天都把家里收拾得非常干净整洁，以至于瑞奇经常找不到他的物品。他认为是机器人偷了他的物品，后来机器人向瑞奇解释了事情的原委，误会得以化解。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“As soon as it arrived, off it went, cooking, cleaning, ironing, and—most importantly—gathering up clothes from Ricky’s bedroom floor.(它一到，就忙着做饭、打扫、熨衣服，最重要的是收拾里基卧室地板上的衣服)”可知，这个机器人的功能是做家务。故选A。 2．句意猜测题。根据划线句上文“Ricky told his parents that the robot was broken and badly programmed and asked them to have it changed. But his parents told him absolutely not; they were delighted with the new robot”可知，当瑞奇向父母抱怨这个机器人，并要求换掉它的时候，父母拒绝了他的请求，他们很喜欢这个机器人。因此可推测机器人的烹饪水平很高，深得瑞奇父母的喜欢。故划线句意思是“机器人擅长烹饪”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第四段““How could it not, you thief! You’ve been stealing my belongings for weeks!” the boy answered angrily.(“怎么可能没有呢，你这个小偷！你已经偷我的东西好几个星期了！”男孩生气地回答)”可知，瑞奇生机器人的气是因为他误以为是小偷。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章讲述了一个发生在机器人和小男孩之间的故事。这个机器人勤劳能干，还能与人交流。推测选自科幻小说。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山西省·期中） I recently watched the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on Netflix, and I have to tell you how impressed I was with his life story. I remember back in high school when Clara and I were the only two girls in the gym working out and lifting weights. Yes, this was back in the dinosaur days when girls didn’t go to the gym. There were all these posters about Arnold. He was the bodybuilder of the day. He won the Mr. Universe title aged 20, and then the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He was a hero to so many of us gym rats. But he is so much more than that. He is an Austrian and American actor, a businessman, a filmmaker, a politician (政治家), and a retired professional bodybuilder. Most people know him for his action movies, like The Terminator. In case you didn’t know, he also served as the 38th governor (州长) of California from 2003 to 2011, and was among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2004 and 2007. But what touched me was his determination to get where he is today. He had a dream, and he went after it. He came from a small town on the other side of the world. They said he couldn’t make it in body building, but he went on to be one of the world’s most famous bodybuilders. They said he would never be an actor because of his accent (口音), but in spite of that, he became box office gold. They said it was impossible for him to become a governor, but he showed them, winning not one but two terms in office and making some world changes while in there. I love stories like these. It gives us hope that we can do anything as long as we set our minds to it. The lesson here is to never give up, to hold onto your dream no matter how crazy others may think it is. 1．What does the author show us about Arnold in paragraph 2? A．He worked as a fitness coach. B．He was a hero to young girls. C．He stood out as a bodybuilder. D．He changed some people’s lives. 2．What role made Arnold known by most people? A．An actor. B．A bodybuilder. C．A filmmaker. D．A politician. 3．What impressed the author most about Arnold? A．He was the most influential man in the world. B．He was unwilling to listen to others all the time. C．He was the youngest to win the Mr. Olympia title. D．He was always determined to do what he wanted to. 4．What message does the author want to express in the text? A．Every dog has its days. B．Gold will shine everywhere. C．You can’t judge a book by its cover. D．Where there is a will, there is a way. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在观看阿诺德·施瓦辛格的纪录片后，深受他追求自我的决心的影响，认为我们也应该坚持自己的梦想，永不放弃。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“He was the bodybuilder of the day. He won the Mr. Universe title aged 20, and then the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He was a hero to so many of us gym rats.(他是当时的健美运动员。他在20岁时赢得了宇宙先生的头衔，然后七次获得奥林匹亚先生的头衔。他是我们很多健身爱好者心目中的英雄)”可知，阿诺德是一名出色的健美运动员。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Most people know him for his action movies, like The Terminator.(大多数人知道他是因为他的动作电影，比如《终结者》)”可知，他作为演员的身份被大多数人熟知。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“But what touched me was his determination to get where he is today. He had a dream, and he went after it. (但触动我的是他取得今天成就的决心。他有一个梦想，他去追求它)”可知，让作者印象最深刻的是他那坚持做自己想做事情的决心。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I love stories like these. It gives us hope that we can do anything as long as we set our minds to it. The lesson here is to never give up, to hold onto your dream no matter how crazy others may think it is.(我喜欢这样的故事。它给了我们希望，只要我们下定决心，我们就能做任何事情。这里的教训是永远不要放弃，坚持你的梦想，不管别人认为它有多疯狂)”可知，本文作者想表达的是坚持自己的梦想和决心，永不放弃，你就一定会获得成功的。D选项“有志者，事竟成”符合。故选 D。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山西省阳泉市·期中） Craig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son’s hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. And now he hopes to use it for more than just his son’s hope after seeing the children’s reaction to the Batmobile. Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had. Mr Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing. It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. With the help of his friend, Mr Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures. Mr Blackburn hoped to add flamethrower (喷火器) onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight. Though Mr Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction, in September 2019, the car made its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, before being used by Blackburn’s son for his hope. “It was great. It was so good to see the kids and adults excitement at seeing the Batmobile,” Mr Blackburn said. As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son. 1．What is Craig Blackburn’s initial purpose of making the Batmobile? A．To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba. B．To donate it to sick children. C．To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight. D．To realize his son’s dream. 2．How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first? A．Confused. B．Hopeful. C．Unsure. D．Hopeless. 3．How did Blackburn’s friend help him? A．By making an outer shell for him. B．By sharing the knowledge of building cars. C．By offering him financial support. D．By telling him the background of the car factory. 4．What is the car lovers’ expectation of the Batmobile? A．It will appear in the next film about Batman. B．It can be displayed around the world. C．It can change the lives of sick children. D．It will be driven soon on the roads. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位父亲Craig Blackburn为了实现儿子的愿望，在朋友的帮助下建造了一辆蝙蝠车的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“Craig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son’s hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. (Craig Blackburn是一名父亲和车迷，他为了儿子的希望，制造了一辆蝙蝠车，希望用这辆车照亮生病儿童的生活)”可知，为了实现儿子的梦想，Craig Blackburn制造了蝙蝠车。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had. (基于他在汽车团体中所见的失败次数，他估计大约只有五十分之一的尝试建造能够真正完成，并且他意识到自己拥有了一个多么难得的机会)”可推知，他对于建造蝙蝠车是不确定的。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. (一开始是从国外进口一件外壳，然后向一位有汽车厂工作背景的朋友请教如何制造汽车)”可知，他的朋友是通过分享制造汽车的知识帮助他的。故选B项。 4．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son. (因此，这位汽车爱好者希望这辆车能尽快上路，以便他能带着生病的孩子们出去，和儿子一起享受时光)”可知，爱车人士希望这辆蝙蝠车能尽快上路。故选D项。 Passage 4 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省西安市·期中） The first time my daughter, Maia, realized I was leaving on a trip without her, she was alarmed. “Why did you even have me if you were just going to leave me behind? ” she sobbed. I tried to tell her that someday she’d understand the appeal of travel. But as my husband, Evan, pulled her off my leg so I could leave, I wondered if my solo trips would be worth the effort of going without her. Returning home after a few days away, I felt energized and inspired. Maia was happy to hear about my trip. But this was the age of learning about compromises. As in: “You have to wear a coat, but we’ll compromise and you can choose which one.” She told me I could keep going on trips for work — but we’d compromise: she’d come with me. When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was impressed by how cheerfully fearless she was when we swam in cenotes (天然井) or dived along a reef. In Fiji, nine-year-old Maia was attracted by the compassionate (有同情心的) women chiefs we met and decided she wanted to become a leader. During a trip to Sri Lanka when she was 13, she learned how the coin flip of your birth country can affect your opportunities in life. When we finished up our travels and returned home to Vancouver for her high school education, it shouldn’t have come as a surprise to learn that our daughter had other ideas. Maia was thrilled when, after months of interviews, she was awarded a place to finish high school at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa. But it was during that first airport goodbye that I realized it was my turn to be left behind. Compared to the goofy 17-year-old I’d bid goodbye to, the 21-year-old woman who came home from high school in Africa and, later, from university in France, seemed mature and unfamiliar. 1．How did Maia feel the first time she realized her mom was leaving on a trip without her? A．Sad. B．Amazed. C．Confused. D．Excited. 2．What does the author want to tell in paragraph 3? A．Maia’s joy of travel. B．Maia’s travel experiences. C．Maia’s impression on travel. D．Maia’s bravery during her travels. 3．What did Maria do for high school education after returning home to Vancouver? A．Maia finished high school in Vancouver. B．Maia got an award in high school. C．Maia applied for a school in Africa. D．Maia went on travelling in Southern Africa. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Travel shapes a person. B．Life is like a journey. C．All roads lead to Rome. D．Parents are the best teachers. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位母亲与女儿Maia之间因旅行而产生的成长故事。起初，Maia对母亲独自出行感到不解和伤心，但后来母女俩开始共同旅行，这些经历激发了Maia的勇气、领导欲和对全球视角的理解。随着Maia长大，她选择去非洲完成高中学业，这段经历使她变得更加成熟独立，让母亲意识到角色转换，现在轮到她送别自己的孩子。 1．细节理解题。由文章第一段中的“The first time my daughter, Maia, realized I was leaving on a trip without her, she was alarmed. “Why did you even have me if you were just going to leave me behind? ” she sobbed. (当我的女儿Maia第一次意识到我要去旅行而没有带她时，她吓坏了。‘既然你要把我扔下，为什么还要生我呢？’她抽泣着说。)”可知，Maia第一次意识到她的妈妈要不带她出去旅行时，她感到伤心。故选A项。 2．主旨大意题。文章第三段中“When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. (当她六岁的时候，我们飞往墨西哥的里维埃拉玛雅。)”和“ In Fiji, nine-year-old Maia was attracted by the compassionate (有同情心的) women chiefs we met and decided she wanted to become a leader. During a trip to Sri Lanka when she was 13, she learned how the coin flip of your birth country can affect your opportunities in life. (在斐济，九岁的Maia被我们遇到的富有同情心的女酋长所吸引，决定成为一名领导者。在她13岁时的一次斯里兰卡之行中，她了解了出生国的硬币翻转如何影响你的生活机会。)”可知，第三段主要介绍了Maia的旅行经历。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。由文章第四段中“When we finished up our travels and returned home to Vancouver for her high school education, it shouldn’t have come as a surprise to learn that our daughter had other ideas. Maia was thrilled when, after months of interviews, she was awarded a place to finish high school at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa. (当我们结束旅行回到温哥华让她接受高中教育时，得知我们的女儿有其他想法并不令人惊讶。经过几个月的面试，Maia获得了在南部非洲Waterford Kamhlaba联合世界学院完成高中学业的机会，她非常激动。)”可知，Maia回到温哥华的家中接受高中教育时，经过面试，Maia获得了在南部非洲Waterford Kamhlaba联合世界学院完成高中学业的机会。因此，Maia回到温哥华后，申请了在非洲的一所学校。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据文章第一段中的“I tried to tell her that someday she’d understand the appeal of travel. (我试着告诉她，总有一天她会明白旅行的吸引力。) ”和第三段“When she was six, we flew to the Riviera Maya in Mexico. I was impressed by how cheerfully fearless she was when we swam in cenotes (天然井) or dived along a reef. In Fiji, nine-year-old Maia was attracted by the compassionate (有同情心的) women chiefs we met and decided she wanted to become a leader. During a trip to Sri Lanka when she was 13, she learned how the coin flip of your birth country can affect your opportunities in life.(她六岁时，我们飞往墨西哥的里维埃拉玛雅。当我们在天然井里游泳或沿着暗礁潜水时，她是多么快乐无畏，给我留下了深刻的印象。在斐济，9岁的Maia被我们遇到的富有同情心的女酋长所吸引，她决定成为一名领袖。13岁时，她去斯里兰卡旅行，了解到出生国的命运如何影响你一生中的机遇。)”可知，文章旅描述了旅行如何影响和塑造了Maia的性格和人生观，表达了旅行对一个人的塑造作用。故选A项。 Passage 5 （24-25高二上·陕西省咸阳市·期中） Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But growing up, he could barely read. Ghunta’s family lived in a rural part of Western Jamaica. His mother often had to make tough choices about how to use their limited resources, including a decision to send his oldest sister to school. When Ghunta finally went to school, he couldn’t catch up on his reading skills. Not only had he been kept home from school as a child, but he had no access to books. By the time he entered the sixth grade, he could spell his name, but he still couldn’t make out words or read with understanding. When Ghunta was about 12, a young teacher decided to start a special reading program for struggling students. Ghunta was the first student to sign up. The teacher was incredibly kind to him. She did not ask anything of Ghunta, except that he worked hard and believed in himself. Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills finally started to improve. He started to feel more confident. “She had left me with the gift of literacy,” he said, “and with the value as a human being.” His life took a new direction. He graduated from elementary school with a number of academic awards, including one for “most improved in reading”. He went on to college. Today, he is the author of two children’s books, about overcoming difficult experiences in childhood. He’s now working on his first full-length collection of poetry. Ghunta said, “I would love her to see the significant impact that she has made on my life, and the ways in which I have carried this memory of her — the hope and the light — with me and how it continues to be a source of joy.” 1．What caused Ghunta’s poor reading ability? A．Limited family resources. B．Early disinterest in reading. C．Lacking enough attention. D．Terrible memory. 2．Who inspired Ghunta greatly in his study? A．His mother. B．His sister. C．A young teacher. D．Other struggling students. 3．What does paragraph 5 mainly say about Ghunta? A．His future life. B．His achievements. C．His family background. D．His self-taught experience. 4．Which of the following can best describe Ghunta’s story? A．Reading helps people find happiness. B．Direction is the key to success. C．Poverty contributes to a person’s success. D．A teacher’s belief lights a student’s path. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过叙述Ghunta的成长经历，特别是他从几乎无法阅读到成为儿童书作家和获奖诗人的转变过程，展现了个人奋斗和老师的帮助对他人生路径的深刻影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Not only had he been kept home from school as a child, but he had no access to books.(他不仅小时候被关在家里不去上学，而且也没有机会接触到书)”可知，家庭环境的原因造成了Ghunta较差的阅读能力。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“Under her guidance, Ghunta’s reading skills finally started to improve. He started to feel more confident. “She had left me with the gift of literacy,” he said, “and with the value as a human being.” His life took a new direction.(在她的指导下，Ghunta的阅读能力终于开始提高。他开始觉得更自信了。“她给我留下了识字的礼物，”他说，“以及作为人的价值。”他的生活有了新的方向)”可知，一位年轻老师的激励使Ghunta阅读水平提高，生活也有了新方向。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据第五段“He graduated from elementary school with a number of academic awards, including one for “most improved in reading”. He went on to college. Today, he is the author of two children’s books, about overcoming difficult experiences in childhood. He’s now working on his first full-length collection of poetry.(他从小学毕业时获得了许多学术奖项，其中包括“阅读进步最大”奖。他上了大学。如今，他是两本关于克服童年困难经历的儿童书籍的作者。他现在正在写他的第一部长篇诗集)”可知，第五段主要概括了Ghunta的成就。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Ghunta said, “I would love her to see the significant impact that she has made on my life, and the ways in which I have carried this memory of her — the hope and the light — with me and how it continues to be a source of joy.”(Ghunta说：“我希望她能看到她对我的生活产生的重大影响，以及我如何将对她的记忆——希望和光明——带在身边，以及它如何继续成为我快乐的源泉。”)”结合本文叙述了Ghunta从几乎无法阅读到成为儿童书作家和获奖诗人的转变过程。在此期间一个年轻老师的出现改变了Ghunta的人生方向，由此可见，教师的信念照亮学生成长之路。故选D。 主题02 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （24-25高二上·陕西省西安市·期中） A lot of people ask this question: “Why is body language so important?” Studies have shown that in the process of communication, non-verbal expression has 65% to 93% more influence than actual text. This means that “how to say” is more important than “what to say”. Of course, this does not mean that you don’t need to do preparation for your interviews, nor does it mean that you can take any short cuts. On the contrary, this means that you have more things to pay attention to and prepare for. In the real workplace, body language is much more important than you think. Without proper body language, you may find yourself trapped in a circle where you can’t integrate with the external environment, not to mention the difficulties in the absence of body language in the workplace. “People can often make inferences from actions, and the results of these inferences directly affect lives: for example, who will be employed and who will be promoted.” Academician Amy Cuddy said in a TV talk show. She also said that “Our body language will also affect our perception of ourselves. When you try to make more authoritative actions, your brain will inadvertently receive signals and actually create an idea that you are more authoritative, so that you have more confidence in yourself.” Therefore, before interviews or important meetings, try not to lean on any object or have a hunched back. Instead, you should try to keep your body relaxed. You can even stand with a relatively authoritative posture-of course, you may need to do these things in the bathroom or places where no one could see you. Body language plays a crucial role in your job interviews, careers, and everyday life. Paying attention to body language could make strong impacts on your behavior, which could help you achieve better results. So, every time you are nervous or feel that you can’t do it, stretch your body, smile, and tell yourself “Fake it till you become it!” 1．What can be inferred from paragraph one? A．Your success depends on your body language. B．Your body language exposes your hiding meanings. C．Your body language is a shortcut to your success. D．Your body language is born with the ability. 2．What does Amy Cuddy mostly agree with? A．A person with good body language can be directly employed. B．A person’s actions can have an influence on his results. C．A person’s body language can improve his confidence. D．A person’s brain can decide the types of body language. 3．What does the author recommend before interviews? A．Practising standing straightly. B．Hiding things in the bathrooms. C．Exposing your weakness. D．Leaning on a desk. 4．What can replace the underlined word in the last paragraph? A．Equal. B．Amazing. C．Positive. D．Important. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍身体语言在职场中的重要性，并给予读者一些建议。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段的“Studies have shown that in the process of communication, non-verbal expression has 65% to 93% more influence than actual text. This means that “how to say” is more important than “what to say”. (研究表明，在交际过程中，非语言表达比实际文本的影响力高出65% ~ 93%。这意味着“怎么说”比“说什么”更重要)”可知，肢体语言的影响力更高，由此推知你的肢体语言会显露出隐藏的意思，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段Amy Cuddy说的话“Our body language will also affect our perception of ourselves. When you try to make more authoritative actions, your brain will inadvertently receive signals and actually create an idea that you are more authoritative, so that you have more confidence in yourself.(我们的肢体语言也会影响我们对自己的认知。当你试图做出更具权威性的行动时，你的大脑会不经意地接收到信号，实际上会产生一种你更具权威性的想法，这样你就会对自己更有信心)”可知，一个人的肢体语言会提升他的信心。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Therefore, before interviews or important meetings, try not to lean on any object or have a hunched back. Instead, you should try to keep your body relaxed. You can even stand with a relatively authoritative posture-of course, you may need to do these things in the bathroom or places where no one could see you.(因此，在面试或重要会议之前，尽量不要靠在任何物体上，也不要驼背。相反，你应该尽量保持身体放松。你甚至可以以一种相对权威的姿势站立——当然，你可能需要在浴室或没人能看到你的地方做这些事情)”可知，作者建议在面试前练习站直的姿势，故选A。 4．词义猜测题。根据划线此后面一句话“Paying attention to body language could make strong impacts on your behavior, which could help you achieve better results.(注意肢体语言可以对你的行为产生强烈的影响，这可以帮助你取得更好的结果)”以及整篇文章介绍身体语言在职场中的重要性，并给予读者一些建议可知，划线词所在句意为“肢体语言在你的工作面试、职业生涯和日常生活中起着至关重要的作用”，crucial意为“重要的”。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山西省晋中市·期中） When I realized my phone was the first thing I looked at in the morning and the last thing before going to sleep, I knew something had to change. So, I decided to cut back. Could I go a week without social media? And, by cutting back, could I feel more content and happier? Monday was the day that I decided to go through with a digital detox lasting a whole week. I was suspicious about how this was going to go as a week seemed like a long time without social media, but I was definitely up for the challenge. On Tuesday, I noticed that I had spent much longer deciding what to wear as usually I would go on Instagram or Pinterest to help me choose. This time it was just me. I eventually decided to go for the most basic outfit (一套衣服) of jeans and a jumper. On Wednesday, I was missing social media and seeing what my favourite YouTubers were up to, so my mom suggested I go out for lunch with them. It was really lovely to catch up with friends, talk about how university was going and find out what they had been up to recently. During the last few days, I felt like I had a lot more time than I used to, when in reality I had the same amount; I was just not on my phone for most of it! So, I decided to go for a run and do some reading, which made me feel peaceful and relaxed as there wasn’t a constant distraction. After the week finished, I was proud of myself. My biggest take-away from this experiment is that I’ve become aware of how I use social media. Whilst I, of course, use it to stay up to date with what is happening in the world, it turns out that I also use it a lot to let my brain rest and just tune out (思想开小差) a little bit. 1．What does the underlined word “suspicious” in paragraph 2 mean? A．sceptical. B．Sensitive. C．Curious. D．Serious. 2．How did the author pick her outfits in the past? A．By copying her friends’ style. B．By deciding them on her own. C．By searching the Internet for help. D．By following her mom’s advice. 3．What did the author do on the third day of the digital detox? A．She threw in the towel. B．She picked up some new hobbies. C．She had lunch outside with her family. D．She had a face-to-face talk with her friends. 4．What does the author learn from the challenge? A．How to refresh herself. B．How to use social media wisely. C．How to get on well with friends. D．How to keep away from distractions. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。 作者意识到过度依赖手机，决定进行为期一周的社交媒体断舍离，过程中有不同体验，最终收获对社交媒体使用的新认知 。 1．词义猜测题。根据文章第二段中“how this was going to go as a week seemed like a long time without social media, but I was definitely up for the challenge. (这将如何发展，因为一周没有社交媒体似乎已经很长时间了，但我绝对愿意接受挑战。)”可知，作者觉得一周不用社交媒体时间挺长的，因此，作者对一周不使用社交媒体是否能顺利进行心存怀疑，故“suspicious”意为“怀疑的”，与 “sceptical”意思相近。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“On Tuesday, I noticed that I had spent much longer deciding what to wear as usually I would go on Instagram or Pinterest to help me choose. (周二，我注意到我花了更长的时间来决定穿什么，因为我通常会在Instagram或Pinterest上帮助我选择。)”可知，作者过去通过上网搜索来挑选衣服。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“On Wednesday, I was missing social media and seeing what my favourite YouTubers were up to, so my mom suggested I go out for lunch with them. It was really lovely to catch up with friends, talk about how university was going and find out what they had been up to recently. (周三的时候，我很想念社交媒体，想看看我最喜欢的那些YouTube博主都在做些什么，所以我妈妈建议我和朋友们出去吃午饭。能和朋友们聚一聚，聊聊大学生活过得怎么样，了解一下他们最近都在忙些什么，真的是一件很愉快的事。)”可知，作者和朋友们出去吃午饭，并且和朋友们面对面聊天，了解彼此的近况等。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中“My biggest take-away from this experiment is that I’ve become aware of how I use social media. Whilst I, of course, use it to stay up to date with what is happening in the world, it turns out that I also use it a lot to let my brain rest and just tune out (思想开小差) a little bit. (我从这次实验中最大的收获是，我已经意识到自己是如何使用社交媒体的。当然，我使用它是为了及时了解世界上正在发生的事情，但结果发现，我也经常用它来让自己的大脑休息一下，稍微开个小差。)”可知，作者从这次挑战中最大的收获是意识到自己是如何使用社交媒体的，作者使用它来及时了解世界上正在发生的事情，也用它来让自己的大脑休息一下，因此，可以得知作者学会了如何明智地使用社交媒体。故选B项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省西安市·期中） From a young age, I collected role models. In school, as a teenager, I tried to channel Whitney Houston. In the working world, I paid close attention to our female senior managers. By watching and imitating others-especially women of color who looked or sounded like me-I gained confidence in my own abilities. But when I started my own company, my pool of role models became smaller. Only 2.1% of risk investment goes to women-founded companies. “Who can I look up to?” I wondered. “Who can I learn from?” I decided to create an inspiration wall in my office, with photos of the role models I could see-women like Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Vicky, co-founder of a skincare brand. I never thought I’d meet these women, but their success gave me hope. Then one day, a couple of years ago, I surprised myself with a thought: what if I did reach out to one of my role models? I feared rejection, but my desire for connection was stronger. I chose Vicky, whose journey had long inspired me. I didn’t have her email address. So I tried a cold Instagram message, and she responded the next day! That was in 2022. We’ve spoken numerous times since, and the conversations have been invaluable. They’re rare chances to gain guidance from a successful woman. But here’s the most valuable lesson I gained: when Vicky first replied to me, I wasn’t the only one excited. Vicky was excited too-because she’s always looking for ways to support other women. All my life, I’d thought of role models as a one-way relationship: I’d gain strength from someone stronger. But the situation is more than that. I once sent Vicky a care package from my sunglasses company. She wrote me a thank-you note, and texted a selfie of her and her daughter wearing my products. Today, I keep that letter on my desk next to my keyboard—a reminder that just as I believe in her, she believes in me. We’re all here to help each other grow. 1．How did the author build up her confidence? A．By cooperating with women of color. B．By observing and copying her models. C．By making friends with persons like her. D．By starting her own sunglasses company. 2．What is the author’s intention of creating an inspiration wall in her office? A．To inspire her employees’ creativity. B．To make her workplace more attractive. C．To encourage herself to achieve success. D．To improve her employees’ work efficiency. 3．Why did the author choose to reach out to Vicky? A．She was afraid of being rejected. B．She only had Vicky’s email address. C．Vicky’s story had always motivated her. D．Vicky liked giving guidance to other women. 4．What can be concluded according to the text? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Strength flows both ways. C．A good beginning is half done. D．Actions speak louder than words. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是作者从小就从榜样中汲取力量，也一直认为榜样是一种单向关系，直到接触了其中一个榜样人物Vicky后才明白自己和榜样之间是互相帮助彼此成长的。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“By watching and imitating others-especially women of color who looked or sounded like me-I gained confidence in my own abilities.(通过观察和模仿别人——尤其是那些和我长相或声音相似的有色人种女性——我对自己的能力有了信心。)”可知，作者通过观察和模仿她的榜样来建立她的信心。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“I decided to create an inspiration wall in my office, with photos of the role models I could see-women like Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Vicky, co-founder of a skincare brand. I never thought I’d meet these women, but their success gave me hope.(我决定在我的办公室里建一面灵感墙，上面挂着我能看到的榜样的照片——像Oprah、Michelle Obama和一个护肤品牌的联合创始人Vicky这样的女性。我从没想过会遇到这些女人，但她们的成功给了我希望。)”可知，作者在办公室创建灵感墙是为了激励自己努力工作。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三年段中“I chose Vicky, whose journey had long inspired me.(我选择了Vicky，她的经历一直激励着我。)”可知，作者选择联系Vicky是因为Vicky的故事一直激励着作者。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合第四段中“All my life, I’d thought of role models as a one-way relationship: I’d gain strength from someone stronger. But the situation is more than that.(在我的一生中，我一直认为榜样是一种单向关系：我从更强大的人那里获得力量。但情况不止于此。)”和最后一段中“We’re all here to help each other grow.(我们都是来帮助彼此成长的。)”可知，作者从小就从榜样中汲取力量，也一直认为榜样是一种单向关系，直到接触了其中一个榜样人物Vicky后才明白自己和榜样之间是互相帮助彼此成长，因此，根据文章可以得出的结论是力量是双向流动的。故选B。 Passage 4 （24-25高二上·山西省·期中） I vividly remember the upsetting experience of that night many years ago. I was a young girl at the time, and my thoughts were often clouded by doubts and fears about my future. So on a beautiful summer evening, I decided to go out for a drive. But suddenly, that night turned into a disaster due to a car accident. I was rushed to hospital. The doctor walked in. “Due to the seriousness of your injuries,” he began, “you’ll probably have a difficult time walking, let alone dancing or other sports.” It was terrible for me to hear the news. Basketball was my favourite sport and being on the school team meant everything to me. I cried uncontrollably, imagining the very worst for my future. My parents took over. “Thank you for your advice,” they said calmly to the doctor. “Our daughter will be up and walk again soon.” With determination and the incredible support from my family and friends, I began the long and challenging road to healing. I literally had to learn how to walk again. During long days sitting immobile, I started self-reflecting and soul-searching. I examined my life choices and where my life was heading. I’d made a habit of worrying about future events that had not happened yet. My negative thoughts created mood swings, feelings of despair and depression. I suffered anxiety attacks and headaches. What began as a nightmare (噩梦) gave me time and space to learn about personal development and transformation. With time, not only did I dance and play basketball again, I also transformed my entire way of life. I learned to change the way I thought. I learned to replace despair with hope, and reactivity with reflection. What’s even more amazing was that the accident created a key moment, helping me discover my life purpose. Thirty-five years later, after years of study and driven by a grand vision, I authored a wellness book and founded Splendid Inspiration, an international personal development company. Sharing the lessons I’ve learned to help others create lives filled with purpose and happiness has become my greatest joy. 1．Why did the author drive at that night? A．To relax herself. B．To comfort her friend. C．To pick up her parents. D．To improve her driving skills. 2．How did the author feel after hearing the doctor’s words? A．Hopeful. B．Grateful. C．Ashamed. D．Worried. 3．What does the underlined word “healing” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Fame. B．Recovery. C．Fortune. D．Knowledge. 4．What can we learn from the author’s story? A．All roads lead to Rome. B．Well begun is half done. C．Every coin has two sides. D．Two heads are better than one. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了一场车祸使作者受伤严重，庆幸的是，在恢复期间她学会了反思，变为了一个积极乐观的人。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“I was a young girl at the time, and my thoughts were often clouded by doubts and fears about my future. So on a beautiful summer evening, I decided to go out for a drive.(那时我还是个小女孩，对未来的怀疑和恐惧常常笼罩着我的思想。所以在一个美丽的夏日夜晚，我决定开车出去兜风)”可知，作者那晚开车出门是想放松心情。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“It was terrible for me to hear the news. Basketball was my favourite sport and being on the school team meant everything to me. I cried uncontrollably, imagining the very worst for my future.(听到这个消息我很难过。篮球是我最喜欢的运动，成为校队的一员对我来说意味着一切。我不由自主地哭了起来，想象着我未来最坏的打算)”可推断，作者听到医生的话后感到担心。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“With determination and the incredible support from my family and friends, I began the long and challenging road to(在家人和朋友的坚定支持下，我开始了漫长而充满挑战的……之路)”及画线词后“I literally had to learn how to walk again.(我真的得重新学会走路)”可推断，作者在家人和朋友的支持下，开始了自己的康复之路，学会走路。故划线词意思是“康复”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“During long days sitting immobile, I started self-reflecting and soul-searching. I examined my life choices and where my life was heading. I’d made a habit of worrying about future events that had not happened yet. My negative thoughts created mood swings, feelings of despair and depression. I suffered anxiety attacks and headaches.(在长时间静坐不动的日子里，我开始自我反省和灵魂探索。我审视了我的人生选择和我的人生方向。我已经养成了担心未来尚未发生的事情的习惯。我的消极想法造成了情绪波动，绝望和沮丧的感觉。我饱受焦虑和头痛之苦)”以及最后一段“What’s even more amazing was that the accident created a key moment, helping me discover my life purpose. Thirty-five years later, after years of study and driven by a grand vision, I authored a wellness book and founded Splendid Inspiration, an international personal development company. Sharing the lessons I’ve learned to help others create lives filled with purpose and happiness has become my greatest joy.(更令人惊奇的是，这次事故创造了一个关键时刻，帮助我发现了我的人生目标。35年后，经过多年的学习，在一个宏伟愿景的驱使下，我写了一本关于健康的书，并创立了一家名为Splendid Inspiration的国际个人发展公司。分享我学到的经验，帮助别人创造充满目标和幸福的生活，成为我最大的快乐)”可推断，作者虽然在车祸后经历了沮丧和绝望，但也找到了自己的人生目标，说明了凡事皆有利弊。故选C。 Passage 5 （24-25高二上·山西省太原市·期中） How I Turned to Be Optimistic(乐观的) I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning. I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see—the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then. The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times. ” My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives. From my experiences I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy. 1．How did the author get to know America? A．From her relatives B．From her mother C．From books and pictures D．From radio programs 2．Upon leaving for America the author felt_______. A．confused B．excited C．worried D．sad 3．For the first two years in New York, the author_______. A．often lost her way B．did not think about her future C．studied in three different schools D．got on well with her stepfather 4．The author believes that ________ . A．her future will be free from troubles B．it is difficult to learn to become patient C．there are more good things than bad things D．good things will happen if one keeps trying 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者小时候搬去美国的经历，一开始不能适应新的生活，但是努力去适应，最后解决了所有的烦恼。 1．细节理解题。由第二段“When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see — the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. ”（当我们离开时，我想到了我要去的所有地方——那些我只从书本和图片中知道的奇怪而神奇的地方）可知，作者从书本和图片上了解到美国，故选C。 2．推理判断题。由第一段“ I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.”（我记得我无法忍受再也听不到我每天早上听的学童广播节目的想法）可知，去美国意味着作者再也听不到每天早上听的学童广播节目了，因此感到难过，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“ For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. ”（在纽约的头两年，我真的很迷茫——由于家庭搬迁，我不得不在三所学校学习）可知，作者在三所不同的学校学习，故选C。 4．细节理解题。由最后一段“Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.”（要你不放弃，再坚持一下，最终肯定会有好事发生！我相信我的生活会好起来的，尽管不会那么容易）可知，作者相信只要不断尝试，好事总会发生，故选D。 考点：考查人生感悟类短文阅读 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $