专题02 阅读理解 （记叙文）（期末真题分类汇编，河南专用）高一英语上学期

专题02 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一上·河南南阳六校·期末） Justin Padgett, a fifth-grade teacher at Highland Elementary School, first met Jayden when the boy had some difficulty in doing his schoolwork. To help him, Justin spent extra time teaching Jayden in reading and social studies. During one of their meetings, what Jayden said changed both their lives. “I have to wait to be sent to another family,” Jayden told his teacher. The young boy explained that his present foster (寄养的) parents couldn’t adopt (收养) him or his three sisters. Justin and his wife Kasey had always wanted to have a child, but they had come to admit the fact that children might not be in their future. However, they had already begun taking classes to prepare for fostering children, and they hoped they could provide a loving home for those in need one day. Jayden’s words struck the Padgetts deeply, and they felt called to take a step forward. The couple welcomed Jayden and his three sisters into their home, fostering them with the idea of adopting. On March 3, 2022, their dream became a reality when the adoption went through all the law processes, and the Padgett family grew from two to six. “Our lives are complete,” Justin shared in an interview. “We have put ourselves where we need to be at the right time. I feel content.” Now, the couple hope their story will encourage others to consider fostering or taking in children in need. They believe that every child should own a loving home and a chance to grow well and healthily, and they’re eager to spread that message to others. 1. What problem did Jayden face? A. He would have no one to care for him. B. He had to support his three sisters. C. He had difficulty communicating with others. D. He was treated badly by his foster parents. 2. What had the Padgetts wanted to do for a long time? A. Find foster parents for kids in need. B. Have their own child. C. Set up a school for the homeless. D. Help students with study problems. 3. What is the Padgetts’ wish now? A. Children can grow up happily. B. Every kid should play a role in the family. C. Parents get on well with their children. D. More people can follow their example. 4. Which word can best describe Jayden? A. Honest. B. Responsible. C. Capable. D. Lucky. Passage 2 （24-25高一上·河南信阳·期末） For decades, Xu Shuangmin had seldom explored beyond her community, limited within a comfortable 5-kilometer zone in the central city. But at the age of 67, and fresh off her retirement, she surprised everyone with a decision to travel 4,000 km northwest, starting a new chapter as a volunteer teacher. In September 2021, Xu joined a national silver-age teacher action plan, a programme launched by the Ministry of Education to take advantage of the wealth of experience and knowledge of retired educators to promote the educational quality of universities in the western regions. Most of the retired teachers come from the economically developed large cities in the central and eastern regions. However, they were not afraid of Xinjiang’s dry climate, sandy weather and relatively modest living facilities. Despite being a volunteer, the teachers work with great energy. Take 63-year-old Zhong Dakang, for instance. He works overtime and is frequently seen focusing all his attention on the computer in his office throughout the day. Due to his devotion, he often forgets to take his blood-pressure pills. Chen Xiaohe, 70, is a retired teacher from a university in Shanghai. Having difficulty walking following a car accident, he still enjoys standing in front of a class. Chen even stayed on the Karamay campus during the winter and summer vacations, preparing lessons and teaching materials. He has extended his first one-year volunteering contract (合同) to three years. The praise he received from his students might be the reason behind his decision to extend his stay. The course he teaches has often been praised for its “clarity” and being “easy to comprehend”. The term “Silver-haired Power” has emerged as one of China’s top 10 buzzwords this year. It means that the vitality of the elderly should not be held back by aging, as they deserve care and happiness, as well as opportunities to continue making contributions to society. 1. Why did Xu Shuangmin surprise everyone after retirement? A. Because she moved northwest with her family. B. Because she wrote a chapter on her community. C. Because she explored around her comfortable zone. D. Because she became a volunteer teacher far from home. 2. What is the purpose of the national silver-age teacher action plan? A. To help retired educators adapt to the climate in Xinjiang. B. To promote the construction of living facilities in Xinjiang. C. To inspire more people to live in economically developed cities. D. To improve the educational qualities of universities in the western areas. 3. What are the features of the course taught by Chen Xiaohe? A. It is clear and easily understandable. B. It is challenging and difficult to master. C. It is full of humor and interesting examples. D. It focuses on hands-on activities and practical skills. 4. What is a suitable title for this passage? A. Retirement Choices: Staying at Home or Traveling Abroad. B. Silver-haired educators: Pioneering Education Hope in the West. C. Lifestyle Challenges: Retired Teachers’ Struggles in Remote Areas. D. Western Universities: Appealing to Retired educators from Big Cities. Passage 3 （23-24高一上·河南南阳·期末） Recently, video clips of Zhang Jianna, a city cleaner from Chaoyang Sanitation (环境卫生), have gone viral online. The 49-year-old Zhang is from a village in Hebei province. With only a high school diploma, she had previously worked as a restaurant server and a store seller. In 2012, she took on the role of a sanitation worker in the embassy area of Sanlitun in Beijing’s Chaoyang District. One morning, a foreigner came to her and spoke a long string of unfamiliar words to her. Zhang didn’t know how to react. The special experience deeply moved Zhang and she was determined (下定决心) to learn English. “I just want to help whenever someone is in need,” said Zhang. Without a teacher, she began learning English from her children’s textbooks, starting with basic words and phrases. With no fixed study hours, she used every free moment. While others rested, she memorized vocabulary and practiced speaking. Upon arriving home after work, she would note down new knowledge points and review them until thoroughly understood. “Learning English at 40, I would easily forget the words I learned the previous day,” Zhang said. However, she persisted (坚持), reviewing words at night and then repeating them one more time the next day morning. She also downloaded over a dozen English learning apps on her computer and phone. “Learn step by step, learn every day.” Zhang said. To date, she has collected a vocabulary of around 3,000 English words, enabling her to talk fluently with foreigners. “Growing up without a college education, I sometimes feared being looked down upon. But every time I help a stranger in English, I feel incredibly achievable.” “To serve others makes me happy and it’s where I prove my self-worth,” said Zhang. “After retirement, I also want to introduce my hometown in English and develop local tourism.” 1. What do we know about Zhang Jianna from paragraph 2? A. She graduated from a university. B. She understood the foreigner’s words. C. She wants to be an English teacher. D. She works as a sanitation worker. 2. For what reason can Zhang learn English well? A. A college education. B. A decade-long persistence. C. A high school diploma. D. A confident English teacher. 3. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in the text? A. Persistence is key to learning English. B. Devote any possible moment to learning. C. Growing up in a village is looked down upon. D. Her inspiring journey leads to a new goal. 4. Which of the following word can best describe Zhang? A. Adventurous. B. Generous. C. Curious. D. Determined. Passage 4 （23-24高一上·河南商丘·期末） One winter evening, Kelly was walking home from her favorite bookstore. She had bought two cookery books and three art books, and couldn’t wait to get home to read them in front of a warm fire. “I read a lot, and love the pleasure of reading something that I want,” she said. But when she reached into her pocket, she realized that her wallet was gone. She looked around and started to retrace (折回) her steps. “I’m down on my hands and knees, looking in the gutters (排水沟) around the streets. I go back and forth. My wallet is nowhere,” she said. She went back to the bookstore, but nobody had turned it in. Kelly walked home hopelessly and was about to cancel her credit cards when an email appeared. It was from a man named Adam, who said he had found her wallet. Through a name card, Adam found a way to contact Kelly and gave her his phone number and home address. Kelly had a taxi sent to Adam’s house and 20 minutes later, a small brown paper bag arrived on her front steps. “The loveliest detail is that when I’m digging the wallet out of the bag, I suddenly find Adam has dropped a bar of chocolate at the bottom, which he can not have possibly known is my favorite,” Kelly said. The kindness of Adam’s gesture has stayed with Kelly. She decides to look for chances to pass it on. 1. How many art books did Kelly buy? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 2. Why did Kelly go back to the bookstore? A. To call Adam. B. To find her wallet. C. To pay the money. D. To return her books. 3. How did Adam get the way to contact Kelly? A. By a piece of news. B. From one of his friends. C. Through a name card. D. With the help of the police. 4. How did Kelly sound when she found a bar of chocolate in the bag? A. Surprised. B. Proud. C. Frightened. D. Sorry. Passage 5 （23-24高一上·河南商丘·期末） When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Karen Lauder refused to leave her home because she was wrong about the intensity (强度) of the storm. Karen is 84 years old and depends on a wheelchair to get around because she is missing a leg. Her son, Johnny Lauder, tried repeatedly to get her to leave, but she refused. Johnny and his whole family live within a few blocks of one another. They kept in touch with Karen as the storm continued violently (猛烈地) outside, watching the water rising dangerously all around them. When Karen reported that the water in her house had reached her bottom, Johnny knew he had to take action. First, Johnny ensured his sons and their pets were taken care of. Then, he jumped out of a window and began to swim. Johnny used to work as a rescue swimmer. He is obviously a strong swimmer, but the flood water was filled with dangerous materials. There was also a strong current (水流), and he had to swim against it for most of his trip to Karen’s. As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to snap selfies (自拍) to show his worried family that he was okay. Johnny was racing against the clock. He knew he only had a short period of time to get there before the water rose above Karen’s head. It took him 40 minutes to swim four blocks. The sound of Karen shouting inside was music to his ears! “If it would’ve been 20 minutes later, she wouldn’t be here,” Johnny said.“She’s never been happier to see me.” Karen is now safe, although she is in the hospital being treated for infections (感染) she got in the water. The family have all lost everything they owned, including their houses, but they’re grateful just to be here. 1. Why did Karen decide to stay in her house when Hurricane Ian came? A. She had nowhere to go. B. She was too old to move. C. She thought the storm was not violent. D. She lost her wheelchair and was unable to leave. 2. Why did Johnny take selfies along the way to Karen’s home? A. To record his swimming trip. B. To show off his swimming skills. C. To warn other rescuers of danger. D. To report his safety to his family. 3. How did Johnny’s family keep in touch in the storm? A. By shouting. B. Over the phone. C. Through e-mail. D. With other’s help. 4. How did Johnny feel when he heard Karen shouting? A. Curious. B. Frightened. C. Confused. D. Relieved. Passage 6 （23-24高一上·河南禹州·期末） When her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity (团结). To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing oneperson. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up. Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California. However, when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975, they didn't have much money. They moved their family to San Francisco. There they joined Danny's mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards, Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young. However, Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard. Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the daughters returned to work in the family business. They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business successful. Daughter Elisabeth explains, "Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have unity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is no business." Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together. Now the Ans' corporation makes more than $20 million each year. Although they began with a small restaurant, they had big dreams, and they worked together. Now they are a big success. 1. Helene tied several chopsticks together to show ______. A. the strength of family unity B. the difficulty of growing up C. the advantage of chopsticks D. the best way of giving a lesson 2. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that the Helene An family ______. A. started a business in 1975 B. left Vietnam without much money C. bought a restaurant in San Francisco D. opened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles 3. What can we infer about the five daughters? A. They did not finish their college education. B. They could not bear to work in the family business. C. They were influenced by what Helene taught them. D. They were troubled by disagreement among family members. 4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. How to Run a Corporation B. Strength Comes from Peace C. How to Achieve a Big Dream D. Family Unity Builds Success Passage 7 （23-24高一上·河南鹿邑·期末） For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking. But he’s nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. “…Vote for …me …” Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him. A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom. Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student,” Whaley explains, “especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don’t know, but I want to know.’” Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves. “Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.” 1. What made Chris nervous? A. Telling a story. B. Making a speech. C. Taking a test. D. Answering a question. 2. What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Improper pauses. B. Bad manners. C. Spelling mistakes. D. Silly jokes. 3. We can infer that the purpose of Whaley’s project is to _________. A. help students see their own strengths B. assess students’ public speaking skills C. prepare students for their future jobs D. inspire students’ love for politics 4. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher? A. Humorous. B. Ambitious. C. Caring. D. Demanding. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一上·河南商丘·期末） At the age of 16, Lasse Stolley from Germany went out for a change after graduation from junior high school. Little did he know that this change would take him farther than 500,000 kilometers — all on trains. Inspired by a movie he had watched online, Stolley bought a Bahncard 100, a ticket that allows unlimited (无限制的) travel on all Deutsche Bahn trains in Germany for a year. But Stolley didn’t just travel on those trains. He made his home on trains, living there full-time. During the day, he took trips and at night, he slept across the seats on high-speed trains. “I can decide every day where I want to go, whether to the Alps, to a big city or to the sea,” Stolley said. Each morning, Stolley would check the train connections for the day, and decide what journeys he would take based on the weather and his mood (心情). He might stop off at a swimming pool for a shower, or enjoy the views with a hike between train rides. While he didn’t pay rent, Stolley said that he had spent around $10,000 a year on living expenses, including his $6,400 train pass and entry cost to things like swimming pools. But since Stolley was a “Platinum” Deutsche Bahn customer, he could eat from Deutsche Bahn for free. To cover his extra cost, he made a buck on the move by working as a programmer from his laptop (手提电脑). In 2023 alone, Stolley spent over 3,700 hours on trains. He also took trains across Europe with an Interrail pass, and travelled as far as Ankara in Turkey. All of his adventures were recorded on his online blog, named “Life on the Train”. 1. What drove Stolley’s interest in travelling by train? A. A lesson. B. A book. C. A ticket. D. A film. 2. Why was Stolley’s journey special? A. He lived on trains. B. He never got off the same train. C. His train journey lasted over a year. D. He didn’t spend any money. 3. What do the underlined words “a buck” in the last paragraph refer to? A. A choice. B. Paper. C. A difference. D. Money. 4. Which word can best describe Stolley? A. Honest. B. Adventurous. C. Easygoing. D. Warmhearted. Passage 2 （24-25高一上·河南新乡·期末） In the late 1940s, it was common to see young students practicing table tennis on a chalk-drawn table on the sidewalk at night. As a second-grader in a primary school, I began my journey with table tennis on such a table. Later, I became a player and then a coach of a national team, watching generations of players contribute to the success of table tennis. Recently, at the age of 84, I received a national honorary title. I said, “Choosing to play table tennis is a decision I totally do not regret.” During times when we didn’t have much, I even made my own bat (球拍). I would buy old photo frames made of plywood (胶合板) from stores, and then turn them into bases of bats. I would then attach rubber (橡胶) to make a simple bat. I recalled, “The ‘clang’ sound of hitting the ball with such a bat was very satisfying.” I formed a team called Red Flag at school. During holidays, we played friendly matches with ping-pong fans from nearby factories and schools. I often visited different places, where I could watch high-level players and learn from them. In a competition held in 1961, I won third place in the men’s table tennis singles event. I also won the first-ever men’s doubles and mixed doubles championships for our team. In 1975, I became the head coach of the women’s table tennis team in my country. Under my guidance, the team always won the women’s singles title in competitions. One of the outstanding athletes I discovered and trained became an extremely good table tennis player. Though she was short, she could see every ball coming her way as an opportunity. This allowed her to launch (发起) more attacks than others. Moreover, she had a strong desire to win and trained very hard. 1. What inspired the author to begin playing table tennis? A. His love for making bats. B. International competitions on TV. C. Encouragement from his school coach. D. The sights of students playing on tables drawn by themselves. 2. What challenge did the author face when playing table tennis in his early days? A. Poor lighting conditions. B. Limited access to equipment. C. Difficulty of finding partners. D. Long distance between his home and tables. 3. What do we know about the author according to the last three paragraphs? A. He introduced table tennis as an Olympic sport. B. He won his best honour in his seventies. C. He trained the women’s team for his country. D. He led the men’s team to get many world titles. 4. What is the best title for the text? A. The Art of Making a Bat B. My Journey with Table Tennis C. The Comment on a Table Tennis Champion D. My Process of Shaping the Future of Table Tennis Passage 3 （23-24高一上·河南三门峡五县·期末） Laurie Horam never thought of himself as musical. At home, his dad never listened to music, while one of his boarding school teachers labelled him tone deaf. But last month he started to play the harmonica (口琴)on the streets of Bradford. People clapped, danced and threw coins into his case for the local food bank. Horam caught himself thinking. “How, at the age of 79, do I come to be playing music to people on the streets?” The question preoccupied him, because, some years ago at a family gathering, Gavin, his eldest son, said: “You know what, Dad? It can’t be coincidental. We must have got our musical abilities from you.” Horam has three sons and they cover a range of instruments. He was surprised. “There can’t be music in me, because I can’t play! ”he said. Eight years ago, Horam, a retired civil servant, was on his way back from a trip with his family. Gavin stopped at a music shop. He walked out and said: “Here you are. I bought this for you, Dad. It’s a harmonica. I’ll try to show you how to play a bit.” They went to a session at their local pub. Gavin played the guitar and Horam sat in the corner with his harmonica, trying to make a sound that no one would hear. After six months, he was invited into the group. He discovered a talent for improvisation(即兴表演),responding to a note within a millisecond without batting an eyelid. “I don’t play by ear. I play by heart.” Actually, Horam says: “My harmonica plays me-how I feel, what I am, what I’ve been.” Music has enriched life with friendship and made Horam feel “part of something much bigger” than himself. “At a time when the circle of life might be shrinking, mine is expanding,” he says. “Maybe we never know completely who we are or what we can do.” 1. Why did Horam play the harmonica on the streets of Bradford? A. To recall the good old days. B. To beg food from passers-by. C. To live his childhood dream. D. To collect money for charity. 2. What is Gavin’s attitude to his father’s musical ability? A. Positive. B. Disapproving. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 3. What does playing the harmonica allow Horam to do? A. Enjoy the quiet. B. Listen to his heart. C. Express himself. D. Sharpen his hearing. 4. What does music bring to Horam? A. A lost soul. B. A comfortable life. C. A broader circle of life. D. A new perception of family. Passage 4 （23-24高一上·河南商丘·期末） Lou, a 20-year-old mathematician (数学家) with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) (脊肌萎缩症), is studying at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. He had SMA when he was born. He has had to deal with large physical challenges since he was a baby. This disease takes away his ability to walk, eat, or use the restroom without help. In the past two decades of his life, he has gone through several operations. However, these struggles can’t stop him from enjoying freedom in the field of math. He loved math when he was a fourth-grader. He was always addicted to many questions like “Why could we prove anything meaningful in math? Why could we make predictions (预言) about the world through math?” These endless questions made him win a few successes. In the fifth grade, he scored in the top one percent on the AMC 10, a competition for students at senior high school. He also won a gold medal at the World Mathematic s Team Championship. Now, he is a mathematician. He said, “It is clear to me that math isn’t only about numbers. Rather, it is the very language of the world itself. And it is the language that has allowed me to go beyond the physical limitations of my body.” As time goes by, his body weakens, but his enthusiasm for understanding the world through math has only deepened. He always believes that no matter how bad life may seem, there is always something one can do, and succeed at it. 1. How does the disease SMA affect Lou? A. He becomes angry easily. B. He is unwilling to make friends. C. He has to face physical challenges. D. He has lost the ability to communicate. 2. What made Lou successful in math at a young age? A. His friends’ help. B. A book from his teacher. C. His question-filled mind. D. The strict requirements from his parents. 3. What does the underlined word “enthusiasm” mean in the last paragraph? A. Chance. B. Reason. C. Excuse. D. Love. 4. What is Lou’s attitude towards life? A. Positive. B. Worried. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful. Passage 5 （23-24高一上·河南商丘·期末） This week was busier than usual, and I was in need of sleep or rest today. All I wanted to do was go home and enjoy a bowl of good hot soup. But when I saw my daughter’s car, I knew that it was Bryan’s night. Since his parents separated, I had tried to have my six-year-old grandson spend a few hours with me at least once a week. I had always tried to make it a special time for him. We did many interesting things. Bryan loved all these activities, and so did I. But today I had to give up our evening. I knew how tired I was, so I just said, “Bryan, I’m sorry. Tonight I don’t feel like having fun or playing games. We’ll have our night together some other time.” He said, “I like soup, Grandma.” I knew he actually meant “Please don’t send me away. Please let me stay”. And I saw the shadow in Bryan’s eyes. Something else was changing. Maybe he thought I wouldn’t want to have him come anymore — not tonight, not next week, not ever. Finally, I said OK. And his eyes lighted up. After I put the soup on the desk and turned on the TV, I fell asleep. When I woke up, there was a coat over my legs, and the soup was gone. Bryan was on the floor, reading a coloring book and watching a television show at the same time. The poor boy must have been so bored! When he found I was awake, he ran over and gave me a big hug. “I love you, Grandma,” he said. “Haven’t we had a nice time together?” His big smile and happy eyes told me that this time he meant exactly what he was saying. That was the keyword—together. We had done nothing exciting or special. But we were together. 1. What can we know from paragraph 1? A. Bryan’s grandmother was tired. B. Bryan’s mom drank a bowl of soup. C. Bryan came with his father that day. D. Bryan played with his parents that day. 2. Why did the author agree to spend time with Bryan? A. She was required to do so. B. She was not good at saying no. C. She wanted to play games with Bryan. D. She didn’t want to leave Bryan disappointed. 3. Which word can replace the underlined word “shadow” in paragraph 3? A. sickness B. selfishness C. kindness D. sadness 4. Which of the following can best describe Bryan? A. Young but loud. B. Careful and loving. C. Noisy but curious. D. Brave and clever. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一上·河南洛阳·期末） With the recent relaxation in travel, I found myself visiting Innsbruck, the capital city of the state of Tyrol in Western Austria. This amazing destination is surrounded within snow capped mountains and is perfect for a short break. You can even enjoy a breathtaking sight at Innsbruck airport as the plane gently moves between the mountains on its journey to the runway. The city is a combination of modern and historic buildings, serving both as a thriving (繁荣的) university town and a popular tourist centre. Walking through cobbled(铺砌的)streets and specially designed buildings, I could not help but be impressed by this awe-inspiring city. I learned from my guide-book that Innsbruck was the imperial capital 500 years ago when the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I settled here, and it still lives up to its royal (王室的)connections today with its lavish (奢侈的) and amazing buildings. I walked round this city which was easy to explore on foot, amazed at the dramatic backdrop of the Nordkette mountain range which offers skiing, hiking via the Nordkettenbahnen cable railway which is just a 20-minute ride from the centre of Innsbruck. The Goldenes Dachl (“Golden Roof”), an important landmark in Innsbruck shining in the sunlight, can be viewed from the street, and took my breath away. Of course, no visit to Innsbruck is complete without sampling traditional Austrian food including my personal favourite—apple strudel with vanilla cream. Roadside cafes are plentiful in the city and there is nothing more relaxing than sitting in the sunshine, drinking coffee and watching the world go by. Innsbruck stole my heart with its amazing buildings, great mountains and friendly people. I cannot wait to return to sample more of this delightful European city. 1. How is the text developed? A. By telling some fact files. B. By providing the latest news. C. By comparing now and past. D. By following the order of time. 2. What did the author do in the city? A. He went skiing. B. He viewed Golden Roof. C. He climbed the mountain. D. He took a 20-minute ride. 3. What does the underlined word “sampling” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Making. B. Tasting. C. Buying. D. Serving. 4. What’s a suitable title for the text? A. Innsbruck-My Great Hometown B. Guidelines on Traveling in Innsbruck C. A Combination of Present and History D. My Great Escape-Inspiring Innsbruck Passage 2 （24-25高一上·河南郑州·期末） Betty Reid Soskin retired at the age of 100 as the oldest active National Park Service (NPS) ranger (护林员). She spent her last day on the job at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California. As an NPS employee, Soskin tirelessly promoted the stories of African American people and women of color who contributed to the home front effort during World War II. She worked for the United States Air Force in 1942 but left her job after learning that she’d only been hired because her employers mistakenly believed that she was white. After leaving the Air Force, Soskin worked as a file clerk at Boilermaker’s A-36, an all-Black union hall in the San Francisco Bay Area. A talented musician, she and her husband, Mel Reid, founded one of the first Black-owned music stores in the region in 1945. Soskin also spent tens of years working as a member for officials in Berkeley City Council and the California State Assembly. The newly retired ranger has been involved with the Richmond national park since its establishment in 2000. In these early planning years, Soskin was often the only person of color in the meeting room. At 84, Soskin first joined the NPS in a temporary (临时的) role, working to share the understudied stories of Black Americans on the home front. She was hired as a forever NPS worker in 2011. “I feel such pride in the uniform (制服),” Soskin said. “When I’m in a public place, I’m introducing silently to every child of color a career path that they might not ever be aware of, because they’ve never seen a person of color like me in a National Park uniform.” “Giving shape to a new national park has been exciting and meaningful,” she added. “It has proven to bring meaning to my final years.” 1. Why did Soskin decide to leave the Air Force? A. She felt lonely and unhappy. B. She didn’t like the working environment there. C. She wasn’t respected because of her skin color. D. She was invited to be a clerk at Boilermaker’s A-36. 2. What does “person of color” refer to in paragraph 4? A. Person who is not white. B. Person who is African. C. Person who does tough work. D. Person who has different colors. 3. What did Soskin do as a temporary worker in NPS? A. She put on musical performances. B. She dealt with some official paperwork. C. She worked to improve the social position of black women. D. She told stories of black Americans’ contributions on the home front. 4. What did Soskin think of her job as a ranger? A. Creative and valuable. B. Exciting and meaningful. C. Tough and dangerous. D. Well-paid and inspiring. Passage 3 （23-24高一上·河南开封·期末） The journey to meet master thatcher (盖茅草屋顶的人) Chris Dodson is notably pleasant. In the Cambridgeshire village where he is currently working, it is easy to spot a thatched cottage. Chris guides me to a couple of chairs where we can talk. “There is no thatching without mess,” he says cheerfully. “A rethatch takes my assistant and me around 10 weeks, so it’s important that customers feel comfortable having us around,” he says. Chris is also sensitive to the cultural heritage (遗产) of his craft (手艺). “If you ask tourists to think of traditional English things, they will probably say thatched cottages and afternoon tea.” In the past 200 years, little has changed in terms of technique. “My great-grandfather would recognize the methods we use,” says Chris. Though the principles of the craft are simple, they are hard to perfect. “Every roof is different; the skill of a good thatcher is adapting the material to a cottage so that it looks neat and smooth.” Individual craftsmen also develop their styles. “I can drive around, see a particular ridge and think, ‘So-and-so did that’,” says Chris. “One might expect the industry to be in decline. On the contrary, there is a surprisingly healthy demand for new-builds. In addition, 97 percent of thatched properties are listed, so they have to remain thatched and be rethatched. The National Society of Master Thatchers has around 150 members and most of the thatchers who retire are replaced by young thatchers,” Chris adds. 1. Which word can best describe Chris according to paragraph 2? A. Considerate. B. Courageous. C. Cool-minded. D. Strong-willed. 2. What does Chris tell us about thatched cottages? A. They are typically English. B. They can be built in the pouring rain. C. Their appearance has changed greatly. D. Their building methods differ from those of the past. 3. What does Chris suggest by saying “So-and-so did that”? A. Craftsmen are not fond of learning. B. Different thatchers have different styles. C. Thatchers adopt new principles of the craft. D. Craftsmen make ridges with unique functions. 4. How would Chris feel about thatchers’ future? A. It will be embarrassing. B. It will be uncertain. C. It will be stressful. D. It will be promising. Passage 4 （23-24高一上·河南洛阳·期末） Isabel Crook was born in Chengdu on 15 December 1915. On 20 August 2023, she died in Beijing at the age of 108. In 2019, she was awarded the Friendship Medal for her work at the Beijing Foreign Studies University, where she taught for seven decades, and where she developed China’s first English-language textbooks. Meeting students of Isabel in China is not a difficult task, since she trained and inspired millions of them to learn languages, including English. In 2018, I had lunch with Isabel in Beijing. Over 100 years old, Isabel nonetheless had a bright light in her eyes. I worried that I would trouble her with my earnest questions. It was enough to enjoy the company of people like Isabel-sensitive and energetic people who believe that the world can be made a better place. Curiosity about China’s rural development governed Isabel’s life. In 1939, she went to Bashinao in Sichuan Province to study village life and to teach literacy (识字). From 1931 to 1945, she worked in Xinglongchang to build an understanding of the rural struggles. In 1981, after she retired from teaching, Isabel returned to Xinglongchang, and in 2013, she published two books based on her research and studies there, showing what rural society was like during wartime. When I asked her about her important work on China’s agricultural transformation, she said, “One of the reasons to do these studies and to write these books was that they might inspire other peoples, in countries like China, such as India, to work along these lines.” Isabel showed great concern for China’s rural development and devoted herself to English teaching with numerous students. She died peacefully with her faith in the international Communist cause, and her love for the Communist. Party of China and the Chinese people. 1. Why was Isabel awarded the Friendship Medal? A. She taught English in China for years. B. She got on well with the Chinese people. C. She loved the Communist Party of China. D. She believed in the international Communist cause. 2. Which can be used to summarize Isabel’s personal quality according to paragraph 2? A. Independent. B. Honest. C. Dynamic. D. Generous. 3. What did Isabel do from 1981 to 2013? A. She taught English. B. She taught literacy. C. She worked in India. D. She did her research. 4. Which typical writing features can you identify in the passage? A. Quotes and photos are included. B. The text provides details on how to teach. C. The beginning tells about Isabel’s background. D. The introduction follows the order of importance. Passage 5 （23-24高一上·河南驻马店·期末） Rolland and Adeline are proud parents of nine children. Their youngest two, daughter Lanto and son Rindra, were both born with cleft conditions (唇腭裂). In Madagascar, many families have never seen a cleft, so it’s a condition often greeted with fear in some rural communities However, the fact of Lanto and Rindra’s cleft wasn’t much of a shock because Rolland’ s cousin had lived his entire life with an untreated cleft. Although seeing a relative with a cleft meant the family weren’t fearful of the condition, they knew the negative impact a cleft could have on a person’s health and their life. As any loving parents would, Rolland and Adeline wanted a better future for their children. Rolland heard news on the radio about an Operation Smile surgical (外科手术的) programme in Antsirabe, Madagascar. Finding that the children could have the surgery for free was a dream coming true for the family. Unlike the situation in other countries, for example, UK, health services weren’t free in many places and the costs were out of reach for most families. It was a four-hour walk for Rolland to reach the hospital. Rolland was put in touch with Mr. Dadafara, a Patient Advocate, to connect with families and ease any fears they might have. Mr. Dadafara also told Rolland where to catch the free bus to the surgical site. When Rolland and his children arrived at the patient village, they were surprised to see so many other families in the same position. After a medical judgment, Lanto was found to be fit for surgery, and later got the new smile her parents had dreamed of. But for Rindra, the journey to a new smile would take longer. Rindra was underweight due to feeding problems and suffered from a respiratory infection (呼吸道感染), both common problems for children with cleft conditions. Thankfully, Rindra was referred to Operation Smile’s nutrition programme until he is strong enough to get the surgery like his sister. 1. How did the couple feel about their children’s cleft conditions? A. They were worried. B. They were disappointed. C. They were hopeful. D. They were frightened. 2. What do we know about Operation Smile according to the text? A. It’s a surgical programme in UK. B. It offered cleft surgery for free. C. It’s presented on the television. D. It provided any help to those in need. 3. Why did it take Rindra longer to do the surgery? A. He was afraid of the operation. B. He wasn’t on the waiting list. C. He didn’t do medical check—up. D. He was in poor health condition. 4. Which can be the best title for the text? A. Waiting for New Smiles. B. Wishing for the Best. C. Thanking for Kindness. D. Looking for New Chances. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一上·河南新蔡·期末） When I saw the documentary ADHD (多动症): Not Just for Kids, I was in tears after 20 minutes — the stories being told sounded much like my own. I’m in my 40s, I had read everything there was in health and science and I had no idea that the symptoms (症状) I had experienced all of my life were anything but normal. How had I missed this? I called the doctor to get assessed. I must have sounded desperate on the phone; they took me right away. Later, I researched everything I could about ADHD. It became clear that my misunderstanding and ignorance about the disorder had misled me. A million thoughts, a million regrets. Finally, I told myself I couldn’t change the past, but I could share the fact that ADHD can look much different from the super active child practicing back flips (后空翻) off of a chair. As for me, things went another way around: I was a young girl, quietly sitting at my school desk, pretending to listen to the teacher. Meanwhile, I was watching and drawing the bird that landed in the tree outside. And I was rereading entire chapters of my textbooks and taking extensive notes because I couldn’t remember what I had just read because I was thinking of the bird I had seen earlier. Later in life, I’d sit at the kitchen table, staring out the window. There’s no telling how long it will take. Thoughts rush in from yesterday, today and tomorrow. I need to make dinner, take the dog for a walk, the kids will be home soon... But I can’t move. I know that I should, but I can’t. Afterward, I berate myself, unable to understand why I didn’t get up, why I wasted so much precious time, so much of my life doing nothing, it seems. Since being treated, I have an inner calmness that is new to me. Medication doesn’t organize my day; it doesn’t remind me to pick up the kids or walk the dog. However, it allows me to move when I’ve been staring out the window for too long. 1. What did the author learn from the documentary? A. She might have been an ADHD patient. B. She was wrongly assessed by many doctors. C. She had never experienced any symptom of ADHD. D. She was a very problematic child during school years. 2. Why does the author share her early experiences in paragraphs 3-4? A. To offer possible causes of ADHD. B. To make it clear how ADHD develops C. To show ADHD has more than one form. D. To describe ADHD symptoms in children. 3. What does the underlined word “berate” mean in paragraph 4? A. adjust. B. blame. C. push. D. challenge. 4. How has the treatment affected the author? A. She has learned some basic life skills. B. She has allowed herself more free time. C. She has become motivated to take action. D. She has developed more patience with her kids. Passage 2 （24-25高一上·河南许昌·期末） Growing up, I realized I wasn't as talkative as others within large groups of people. Parties were a mixed experience for me — I really wanted to be part of them, but usually spent the night waiting for it to end. I saw others getting everyone’s attention. I felt less confident. They say confidence comes with time. But eight years into my HR (human resources) career (职业), I still found myself staying out of the limelight (公众注意的中心). And then a colleague asked me if I was an introvert (内向的人). “No...?” I replied. I thought introverts were strange, and they didn’t even like people. That was certainly not me. I’d always liked people; I found them fascinating. When I was with my closest friends, I was quite talkative. Then he explained to me that introverts don’t know what to do when they’re around other people and need alone time to recharge. Extroverts are the opposite. And that was it. Hearing the two simple statements, I felt like over three decades of shame had been lifted off my shoulders. I learned to accept my introverted nature and focused on what I enjoyed. As I began to connect with people one-on-one, I found it very meaningful. This encouraged me to explore how I could use my introversion to help others. Finally, I started an online business called Career Off Script, where I focus on helping young professionals who are feeling lost and unhappy. I work with them one-on-one to discover their unique superpowers, strengths. So they, too, can appreciate their uniqueness and find their own success. 1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A. The author’s interests. B. The author’s personality. C. The author’s childhood life. D. The author’s social network. 2. Why did the author say to her colleague that she wasn’t an introvert? A. She thought her colleague was laughing at her. B. She didn’t want to admit that she liked people. C. She had become talkative after working for eight years. D. She had misunderstandings of what an introvert is like. 3. What effect did the author’s colleague’s words have on her? A. She looked at herself positively. B. She decided to give up her HR career. C. She developed an interest in people. D. She realized where her weaknesses lay. 4. What does the author mainly help people do by running Career Off Script? A. Become extroverts. B. Make career choices. C. Discover their strengths. D. Establish long friendships. Passage 3 （24-25高一上·河南周口·期末） Being a singer in her school music group as a teenager, Bogan used to love singing along with songs by her favorite musicians. Unfortunately, the doctors found there was a tumor (肿瘤) in her head. Bogan was told that an operation (手术) could be a method, but it could have some side effects. Last August, doctors gave her an operation to remove the tumor. The operation was a success. But after the doctors removed the equipment, a bad thing happened — Bogan had trouble speaking. Since then, Bogan has been working with experts to change the situation, but there is no sign that she will ever be able to speak like she used to. Last month, Bogan got her voice back in a way. Experts created a tool — Voice Engine — for her using AI. She uses a text-to-voice app on her phone so she can now do things like ordering her favorite coffee at Starbucks. She uses it by writing words in her phone and holding it up at the coffee shop so servers can hear her. The app uses OpenAI’s voice tool. Programmers trained the app using a 15-second sound recording from a cooking video Bogan made as a teenager. Most of the video had cooking sounds, but that was all they could use. And it was enough. The app makes mistakes, but people who know Bogan do not seem worried. They are just happy to hear her voice. As for Bogan herself, she said it helped make her as confident as she was before all this happened, which meant a lot to her. She uses the app about 40 times per day, and she believes the technology will progress over time so that when she is older, she does not have to depend on the voice she had as a teenager. Jeff Harris is OpenAI’s project leader for Voice Engine. He said although the company is very limited in who they are giving the technology to, because they want to be sure everyone whose voice is being used has given permission (许可), this is only a short-term measure. In the near future, it will see more and more users. 1. What caused Bogan the trouble in speaking? A. Overusing her voice. B. Failure to remove the tumor. C. The doctors’ carelessness. D. Side effects of an operation. 2. How did Bogan partly get her voice back? A. By receiving another operation. B. By using a special AI tool. C. By working with experts. D. By keeping practicing speaking continuously. 3. What is the most important about the app to Bogan? A. It makes few mistakes. B. It improves her confidence. C. It exactly copies her voice. D. It can be used unlimited times per day. 4. What is Jeff Harris’s attitude towards the future of Voice Engine? A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Mixed. D. Uncaring. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一上·河南洛阳·期末） My girlfriend, Jessika, and I were hiking in the National Park. A small pond (池塘) stood in our way. We began to walk through, with me leading the way. About five feet from the edge, my front leg sank into the sandy bottom. Then both my legs started to sink. I freed my left leg but couldn’t move my right. Jessika handed me a long stick. I jammed it down the side of my leg and tried to turn and pull it out. Nothing. I was trapped in quicksand. Jessika started getting the sand out with both hands, but it was refilling faster than she could pull it out. We couldn’t call for help because the only cell reception was five hours away. I told Jessika she had to hike back and call for help. Thirty minutes after she left, it started to snow heavily. At some point I fell asleep. Then I woke up with my upper body slipping backward into the quicksand. I quickly planted my stick into the dry ground, stopping my fall. I was exhausted. I knew I wasn’t going to make it. An hour later, a light shone across my eyes. A flashlight! I shouted for help. A man shouted back, running to me. He said that his name was Tim and that Jessika had gotten through to rescuers. He had hiked up, and the rest of his men was an hour behind him. When the three others arrived, they set up a pulley (滑轮) system to get me out. * Around noon, the weather lifted, and my rescuers called in a helicopter (直升飞机). When I got to the hospital, X-rays showed no breaks. I had sat in the quicksand for 12 hours and thought for sure I would die. But I didn’t. 1. Why did the storyteller sink while his girlfriend didn’t? A. He was careless. B. He was braver. C. He walked in the front. D. He went in the wrong direction. 2. How many attempts did the storyteller and Jessika make before Jessika set out for rescue？ A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 3. What may the missing part * describe? A. How the pulley system worked. B. How they found a helicopter. C. How Jessika helped the author to escape. D. How the rescuers dragged the author out. 4. What’s the story trying to say about the relationship between humans and nature? A. Humans can be destroyed by nature. B. Humans and nature depend on each other. C. Humans can defeat nature with a strong will. D. Human power is great compared with nature. Passage 2 （24-25高一上·河南三门峡·期末） Daud Belon sits cross-legged on the forest floor, using dried plants to make a traditional basket. The 43-year-old is a senior member of the Orang Asli tribe (部落)of Ulu Jelai Forest Reserve, Malaysia. Most weeks, Daud will travel in the forest near his village to collect the fibres and plants required for the practice of making handcrafts (手工艺品). It’s a job that requires patience; crafters can sit for the whole afternoons inside bamboo houses, and each basket can take weeks or even months to make. The practice is limited to the region. Daud’s community has lived there for generations, but now, the forest is under threat. A hydro dam (水电坝)is being built in the area. Despite significant resistance to the project, parts of the forest in which the locals collect plant materials have already been cut down for roads to give machinery and workers access to the remote location. The hydro project, which villagers fear will pollute the water and ruin their ancient sites, will be completed by the end of this year and harm those plant resources. Native lands may be considered as things occupying large spaces by outsiders, and loggers (伐木工)just see a forest and valuable trees. For the Orang Asli, it is more than that. Logging is like destroying their historical sites and breaking down their museums. It is their hardware store where they get their building materials, and their hospital where they get their medicines. Although cash-poor, the Orang Asli have provided for themselves through forest resources and farming for generations. “Money isn’t everything here,” according to Daud. “It’s not like the outside. The biggest threat to the Orang Asli is that our land is not recognized. We get moved to new settlements when our land is needed. Without our ancestral site, it is impossible for us to continue our traditions, an important part of cultural knowledge.” 1. Which of the following best describes the crafts? A. Expensive and well-known. B. Popular and easily-made. C. Unique and time-consuming. D. Cheap and high-quality. 2. What problem do the Orang Asli face? A. They fail to earn a living. B. They’ll move to a remote location. C. Their environment is polluted. D. They’ll lack craft-making materials. 3. Why does the author make the comparisons in paragraph 4? A. To express disagreement on logging. B. To show the forest’s value to locals. C. To prove the importance of land. D. To show the long-time impact of the dam. 4. What does Daud imply in the last paragraph? A. Losing land leads to loss of culture. B. Their tribe is often forced to leave homes. C. The Orang Asli need financial support. D. The self-supporting life is not recognized. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一上·河南南阳六校·期末） Justin Padgett, a fifth-grade teacher at Highland Elementary School, first met Jayden when the boy had some difficulty in doing his schoolwork. To help him, Justin spent extra time teaching Jayden in reading and social studies. During one of their meetings, what Jayden said changed both their lives. “I have to wait to be sent to another family,” Jayden told his teacher. The young boy explained that his present foster (寄养的) parents couldn’t adopt (收养) him or his three sisters. Justin and his wife Kasey had always wanted to have a child, but they had come to admit the fact that children might not be in their future. However, they had already begun taking classes to prepare for fostering children, and they hoped they could provide a loving home for those in need one day. Jayden’s words struck the Padgetts deeply, and they felt called to take a step forward. The couple welcomed Jayden and his three sisters into their home, fostering them with the idea of adopting. On March 3, 2022, their dream became a reality when the adoption went through all the law processes, and the Padgett family grew from two to six. “Our lives are complete,” Justin shared in an interview. “We have put ourselves where we need to be at the right time. I feel content.” Now, the couple hope their story will encourage others to consider fostering or taking in children in need. They believe that every child should own a loving home and a chance to grow well and healthily, and they’re eager to spread that message to others. 1. What problem did Jayden face? A. He would have no one to care for him. B. He had to support his three sisters. C. He had difficulty communicating with others. D. He was treated badly by his foster parents. 2. What had the Padgetts wanted to do for a long time? A. Find foster parents for kids in need. B. Have their own child. C. Set up a school for the homeless. D. Help students with study problems. 3. What is the Padgetts’ wish now? A. Children can grow up happily. B. Every kid should play a role in the family. C. Parents get on well with their children. D. More people can follow their example. 4. Which word can best describe Jayden? A. Honest. B. Responsible. C. Capable. D. Lucky. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Justin和Kasey Padgett夫妇收养Jayden和他的三个姐妹的故事。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“During one of their meetings, what Jayden said changed both their lives. “I have to wait to be sent to another family,” Jayden told his teacher. The young boy explained that his present foster (寄养的) parents couldn’t adopt (收养) him or his three sisters.(在一次辅导过程中，Jayden说的话改变了他们两人的生活。“我得等着被送去另一个家庭。”Jayden告诉他的老师。这个小男孩解释说，他现在的寄养父母无法收养他和他的三个姐妹。)”可知，Jayden现在的寄养父母不能收养他和他的姐妹，他面临着无人照顾的问题，所以他得等着被送去另一个家庭。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Justin and his wife Kasey had always wanted to have a child, but they had come to admit the fact that children might not be in their future.(Justin和他的妻子Kasey一直都想要一个孩子，但他们已经开始接受未来可能不会有孩子的事实。)”可知，Justin和妻子Kasey一直都想拥有自己的孩子。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Now, the couple hope their story will encourage others to consider fostering or taking in children in need.(现在，这对夫妇希望他们的故事能鼓励其他人考虑寄养或收养有需要的孩子。)”可知，这对夫妇希望他们的故事能鼓励其他人考虑寄养或收养有需要的孩子，即希望更多人以他们为榜样。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，Jayden原本面临着被寄养家庭放弃、可能无人照顾的困境，但遇到Justin老师后，Justin夫妇收养了他和他的三个姐妹，让他拥有了一个充满爱的家，所以他是幸运的。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25高一上·河南信阳·期末） For decades, Xu Shuangmin had seldom explored beyond her community, limited within a comfortable 5-kilometer zone in the central city. But at the age of 67, and fresh off her retirement, she surprised everyone with a decision to travel 4,000 km northwest, starting a new chapter as a volunteer teacher. In September 2021, Xu joined a national silver-age teacher action plan, a programme launched by the Ministry of Education to take advantage of the wealth of experience and knowledge of retired educators to promote the educational quality of universities in the western regions. Most of the retired teachers come from the economically developed large cities in the central and eastern regions. However, they were not afraid of Xinjiang’s dry climate, sandy weather and relatively modest living facilities. Despite being a volunteer, the teachers work with great energy. Take 63-year-old Zhong Dakang, for instance. He works overtime and is frequently seen focusing all his attention on the computer in his office throughout the day. Due to his devotion, he often forgets to take his blood-pressure pills. Chen Xiaohe, 70, is a retired teacher from a university in Shanghai. Having difficulty walking following a car accident, he still enjoys standing in front of a class. Chen even stayed on the Karamay campus during the winter and summer vacations, preparing lessons and teaching materials. He has extended his first one-year volunteering contract (合同) to three years. The praise he received from his students might be the reason behind his decision to extend his stay. The course he teaches has often been praised for its “clarity” and being “easy to comprehend”. The term “Silver-haired Power” has emerged as one of China’s top 10 buzzwords this year. It means that the vitality of the elderly should not be held back by aging, as they deserve care and happiness, as well as opportunities to continue making contributions to society. 1. Why did Xu Shuangmin surprise everyone after retirement? A. Because she moved northwest with her family. B. Because she wrote a chapter on her community. C. Because she explored around her comfortable zone. D. Because she became a volunteer teacher far from home. 2. What is the purpose of the national silver-age teacher action plan? A. To help retired educators adapt to the climate in Xinjiang. B. To promote the construction of living facilities in Xinjiang. C. To inspire more people to live in economically developed cities. D. To improve the educational qualities of universities in the western areas. 3. What are the features of the course taught by Chen Xiaohe? A. It is clear and easily understandable. B. It is challenging and difficult to master. C. It is full of humor and interesting examples. D. It focuses on hands-on activities and practical skills. 4. What is a suitable title for this passage? A. Retirement Choices: Staying at Home or Traveling Abroad. B. Silver-haired educators: Pioneering Education Hope in the West. C. Lifestyle Challenges: Retired Teachers’ Struggles in Remote Areas. D. Western Universities: Appealing to Retired educators from Big Cities. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. A 4. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了像徐双敏、钟大康、陈晓和等退休教师响应《国家银龄教师行动计划》，前往西部地区担任志愿教师，利用自己的经验和知识提升西部大学教育质量的事情。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“For decades, Xu Shuangmin had seldom explored beyond her community, limited within a comfortable 5-kilometer zone in the central city. But at the age of 67, and fresh off her retirement, she surprised everyone with a decision to travel 4,000 km northwest, starting a new chapter as a volunteer teacher.(几十年来，徐双敏很少走出她的社区，被限制在市中心一个舒适的5公里范围内。但在67岁的时候，刚退休不久，她决定前往4000公里外的西北地区，开始作为一名支教教师的新篇章，这让所有人都大吃一惊。)”可知，几十年来徐双敏很少离开自己所在的社区，而在67岁退休后她成了一名远离家乡的支教老师，这让大家很惊讶。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In September 2021, Xu joined a national silver-age teacher action plan, a programme launched by the Ministry of Education to take advantage of the wealth of experience and knowledge of retired educators to promote the educational quality of universities in the western regions.( 2021年9月，他加入了‘国家银龄教师行动计划’，这是教育部发起的一项利用退休教师丰富的经验和知识来提升西部地区高校教育质量的计划。)” 可知，“国家银龄教师行动计划”的目的是利用退休教育工作者丰富的经验和知识来提高西部地区大学的教育质量。故选D项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“The praise he received from his students might be the reason behind his decision to extend his stay. The course he teaches has often been praised for its “clarity” and being “easy to comprehend”.(他从学生那里得到的赞扬可能是他决定延长停留时间的原因。他所教授的课程经常因其‘清晰’和‘易于理解’而受到称赞。)”可知，陈晓和所教的课程经常因其“清晰”和“易于理解”而受到赞扬。由此可推知，陈晓和教授课程的特色是清晰易懂。故选A项。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“The term “Silver-haired Power” has emerged as one of China’s top 10 buzzwords this year. It means that the vitality of the elderly should not be held back by aging, as they deserve care and happiness, as well as opportunities to continue making contributions to society.( “银发力量”一词已成为今年中国十大流行语之一。这意味着老年人的活力不应该被衰老所抑制，他们应该得到照顾和幸福，以及继续为社会做出贡献的机会。)”可知，文章主要讲述了像徐双敏、钟大康、陈晓和等退休教师响应国家银龄教师行动计划，前往西部地区担任志愿教师，利用自己的经验和知识提升西部大学教育质量的事情，“Silver-haired educators: Pioneering Education Hope in the West(银发教育工作者：在西部开拓教育希望)”能很好地概括文章内容，适合作为文章的标题。故选B项。 Passage 3 （23-24高一上·河南南阳·期末） Recently, video clips of Zhang Jianna, a city cleaner from Chaoyang Sanitation (环境卫生), have gone viral online. The 49-year-old Zhang is from a village in Hebei province. With only a high school diploma, she had previously worked as a restaurant server and a store seller. In 2012, she took on the role of a sanitation worker in the embassy area of Sanlitun in Beijing’s Chaoyang District. One morning, a foreigner came to her and spoke a long string of unfamiliar words to her. Zhang didn’t know how to react. The special experience deeply moved Zhang and she was determined (下定决心) to learn English. “I just want to help whenever someone is in need,” said Zhang. Without a teacher, she began learning English from her children’s textbooks, starting with basic words and phrases. With no fixed study hours, she used every free moment. While others rested, she memorized vocabulary and practiced speaking. Upon arriving home after work, she would note down new knowledge points and review them until thoroughly understood. “Learning English at 40, I would easily forget the words I learned the previous day,” Zhang said. However, she persisted (坚持), reviewing words at night and then repeating them one more time the next day morning. She also downloaded over a dozen English learning apps on her computer and phone. “Learn step by step, learn every day.” Zhang said. To date, she has collected a vocabulary of around 3,000 English words, enabling her to talk fluently with foreigners. “Growing up without a college education, I sometimes feared being looked down upon. But every time I help a stranger in English, I feel incredibly achievable.” “To serve others makes me happy and it’s where I prove my self-worth,” said Zhang. “After retirement, I also want to introduce my hometown in English and develop local tourism.” 1. What do we know about Zhang Jianna from paragraph 2? A. She graduated from a university. B. She understood the foreigner’s words. C. She wants to be an English teacher. D. She works as a sanitation worker. 2. For what reason can Zhang learn English well? A. A college education. B. A decade-long persistence. C. A high school diploma. D. A confident English teacher. 3. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in the text? A. Persistence is key to learning English. B. Devote any possible moment to learning. C. Growing up in a village is looked down upon. D. Her inspiring journey leads to a new goal. 4. Which of the following word can best describe Zhang? A. Adventurous. B. Generous. C. Curious. D. Determined. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了朝阳环卫城市清洁工张建娜的视频在网络上疯传，她在40岁时努力自学英语，如今49岁的她能够流利地和外国人交流，这让她在服务别人的同时证明了自己的价值。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In 2012, she took on the role of a sanitation worker in the embassy area of Sanlitun in Beijing’s Chaoyang District.(2012年，她在北京朝阳区三里屯使馆区担任环卫工人。)”可知，她是一名环卫工人。故选D。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The 49-year-old Zhang is from a village in Hebei province.(49岁的张来自河北省的一个村庄。)”和第四段中的“‘Learning English at 40, I would easily forget the words I learned the previous day,’ Zhang said. However, she persisted (坚持), reviewing words at night and then repeating them one more time the next day morning.(张说：‘40岁学英语，我很容易忘记前一天学的单词。’然而，她坚持了下来，晚上复习单词，第二天早上再重复一遍。)”可推测出，长达十年的坚持学习让她学好了英语。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据画线句前面的“To serve others makes me happy and it’s where I prove my self-worth(为他人服务让我快乐，这也是我证明自我价值的地方)”可知，她在用英语帮助陌生人时证明了自己的价值，再结合画线句“After retirement, I also want to introduce my hometown in English and develop local tourism.(退休后，我也想用英语介绍我的家乡，发展当地的旅游业。)”可知，她想要在退休后用英语介绍家乡，帮助发展家乡的旅游业。她实现了自我价值，想要从一个平凡的环卫工人转变为一个帮助家乡旅游业发展的人，由此可推测，她鼓舞人心的经历引导她树立了新的目标。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The special experience deeply moved Zhang and she was determined (下定决心) to learn English.(这段特殊的经历深深触动了张，她下定决心要学习英语。)”和第四段中的“However, she persisted (坚持), reviewing words at night and then repeating them one more time the next day morning.(然而，她坚持了下来，晚上复习单词，第二天早上再重复一遍。)”可知，她下定决心学习英语，并且刻苦学习，日复一日地坚持了下来，由此可推测出，她是一个很有决心的人。故选D。 Passage 4 （23-24高一上·河南商丘·期末） One winter evening, Kelly was walking home from her favorite bookstore. She had bought two cookery books and three art books, and couldn’t wait to get home to read them in front of a warm fire. “I read a lot, and love the pleasure of reading something that I want,” she said. But when she reached into her pocket, she realized that her wallet was gone. She looked around and started to retrace (折回) her steps. “I’m down on my hands and knees, looking in the gutters (排水沟) around the streets. I go back and forth. My wallet is nowhere,” she said. She went back to the bookstore, but nobody had turned it in. Kelly walked home hopelessly and was about to cancel her credit cards when an email appeared. It was from a man named Adam, who said he had found her wallet. Through a name card, Adam found a way to contact Kelly and gave her his phone number and home address. Kelly had a taxi sent to Adam’s house and 20 minutes later, a small brown paper bag arrived on her front steps. “The loveliest detail is that when I’m digging the wallet out of the bag, I suddenly find Adam has dropped a bar of chocolate at the bottom, which he can not have possibly known is my favorite,” Kelly said. The kindness of Adam’s gesture has stayed with Kelly. She decides to look for chances to pass it on. 1. How many art books did Kelly buy? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 2. Why did Kelly go back to the bookstore? A. To call Adam. B. To find her wallet. C. To pay the money. D. To return her books. 3. How did Adam get the way to contact Kelly? A. By a piece of news. B. From one of his friends. C. Through a name card. D. With the help of the police. 4. How did Kelly sound when she found a bar of chocolate in the bag? A. Surprised. B. Proud. C. Frightened. D. Sorry. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了凯利在冬天的一个晚上从她最喜欢的书店回家的路上，发现自己的钱包丢失了，然后通过亚当找到了钱包并感受到他的善意。文章主要表达了善意和互助的重要性，以及传递善良和帮助他人的重要性。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“She had bought two cookery books and three art books (她买了两本烹饪书和三本艺术书)”可知，凯利买了三本美术书，故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“But when she reached into her pocket, she realized that her wallet was gone. (但当她把手伸进口袋时，她意识到钱包不见了。)”以及第四段“She went back to the bookstore (她走回书店)”可知，凯利走回书店是为了找钱包，故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Through a name card, Adam found a way to contact Kelly and gave her his phone number and home address. (通过一张名片，亚当找到了联系凯莉的方法，并给了她自己的电话号码和家庭住址。)”可知，亚当通过一张名片找到了联系凯莉的方法，故选C项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The loveliest detail is that when I’m digging the wallet out of the bag, I suddenly find Adam has dropped a bar of chocolate at the bottom, which he can not have possibly known is my favorite (最可爱的细节是，当我从包里掏出钱包时，我突然发现亚当在底部留了一块巧克力，他不可能知道这是我的最爱。)”可推理出，当凯利在袋子里发现一块巧克力时，她感到很惊讶，故选A项。 Passage 5 （23-24高一上·河南商丘·期末） When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Karen Lauder refused to leave her home because she was wrong about the intensity (强度) of the storm. Karen is 84 years old and depends on a wheelchair to get around because she is missing a leg. Her son, Johnny Lauder, tried repeatedly to get her to leave, but she refused. Johnny and his whole family live within a few blocks of one another. They kept in touch with Karen as the storm continued violently (猛烈地) outside, watching the water rising dangerously all around them. When Karen reported that the water in her house had reached her bottom, Johnny knew he had to take action. First, Johnny ensured his sons and their pets were taken care of. Then, he jumped out of a window and began to swim. Johnny used to work as a rescue swimmer. He is obviously a strong swimmer, but the flood water was filled with dangerous materials. There was also a strong current (水流), and he had to swim against it for most of his trip to Karen’s. As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to snap selfies (自拍) to show his worried family that he was okay. Johnny was racing against the clock. He knew he only had a short period of time to get there before the water rose above Karen’s head. It took him 40 minutes to swim four blocks. The sound of Karen shouting inside was music to his ears! “If it would’ve been 20 minutes later, she wouldn’t be here,” Johnny said.“She’s never been happier to see me.” Karen is now safe, although she is in the hospital being treated for infections (感染) she got in the water. The family have all lost everything they owned, including their houses, but they’re grateful just to be here. 1. Why did Karen decide to stay in her house when Hurricane Ian came? A. She had nowhere to go. B. She was too old to move. C. She thought the storm was not violent. D. She lost her wheelchair and was unable to leave. 2. Why did Johnny take selfies along the way to Karen’s home? A. To record his swimming trip. B. To show off his swimming skills. C. To warn other rescuers of danger. D. To report his safety to his family. 3. How did Johnny’s family keep in touch in the storm? A. By shouting. B. Over the phone. C. Through e-mail. D. With other’s help. 4. How did Johnny feel when he heard Karen shouting? A. Curious. B. Frightened. C. Confused. D. Relieved. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了飓风伊恩（Ian）袭击佛罗里达州时，约翰尼（Johnny）游了四个街区去救自己因为缺少一条腿而坐轮椅的母亲凯伦·劳德（Karen Lauder）的故事。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Karen Lauder refused to leave her home because she was wrong about the intensity(强度) of the storm. (飓风伊恩袭击佛罗里达州时，凯伦·劳德拒绝离开家，因为她对风暴强度的判断有误。)”可知，凯伦不愿意离开家是因为她对飓风的强度判断失误。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to snap selfies(自拍) to show his worried family that he was okay. (当他穿过水面时，约翰尼不时停下来自拍，向忧心忡忡的家人表示他没事。)”可知，当约翰尼穿过水面时还不时停下来自拍，是为了向忧心忡忡的家人报告他的安全状况。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“As he made his way through the water, Johnny stopped periodically to snap selfies(自拍) to show his worried family that he was okay. (当他穿过水面时，约翰尼不时停下来自拍，向忧心忡忡的家人表示他没事。)”可知，约翰尼是通过手机和家人联系的。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The sound of Karen shouting inside was music to his ears! (凯伦在里面叫喊的声音对他来说简直是音乐！)”可知，当儿子约翰尼听到母亲凯伦的叫喊时他感到很安慰，因为他的母亲还活着。故选D。 Passage 6 （23-24高一上·河南禹州·期末） When her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity (团结). To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing oneperson. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up. Helene An and her family own a large restaurant business in California. However, when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975, they didn't have much money. They moved their family to San Francisco. There they joined Danny's mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards, Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young. However, Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard. Eventually the girls all graduated from college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the daughters returned to work in the family business. They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business successful. Daughter Elisabeth explains, "Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have unity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is no business." Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together. Now the Ans' corporation makes more than $20 million each year. Although they began with a small restaurant, they had big dreams, and they worked together. Now they are a big success. 1. Helene tied several chopsticks together to show ______. A. the strength of family unity B. the difficulty of growing up C. the advantage of chopsticks D. the best way of giving a lesson 2. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that the Helene An family ______. A. started a business in 1975 B. left Vietnam without much money C. bought a restaurant in San Francisco D. opened a sandwich shop in Los Angeles 3. What can we infer about the five daughters? A. They did not finish their college education. B. They could not bear to work in the family business. C. They were influenced by what Helene taught them. D. They were troubled by disagreement among family members. 4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. How to Run a Corporation B. Strength Comes from Peace C. How to Achieve a Big Dream D. Family Unity Builds Success 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。Helene和丈夫离开越南时，他们并不富有。Helene给她的女儿讲述了一个关于团结的故事。几双筷子被绑在一起将会很难被折断，家庭亦是如此。文章通过讲述一个家族企业的发展历程来强调家庭团结的重要性。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. This lesson about family unity...”可知，Helene把筷子绑在一起并试着折断它们，是为了显示团结的力量。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975, they didn't have much money.”可知，当离开越南时，Helene夫妇并没有太多的钱。故选B项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business successful. Daughter Elisabeth explains, "Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have unity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is no business."可知，尽管有时家庭成员之间意见不一致，但他们一起努力使生意成功。女儿伊丽莎白解释说:“我们的母亲教导我们。要成功，我们必须团结;要团结，我们必须和平相处。没有家庭的力量，就没有生意的成功。所以通过关键词“disagreed with，make the business successful”以及伊丽莎白所说的话可以判断出，这五个女儿受到妈妈教诲的影响，团结一心，把生意越做越大。故选C项。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity (团结).”和第三段“to succeed we must have unity”与第四段“and they worked together. Now they are a big success.”可知，文章主要讲的是家庭团结对取得成功的重要性。所以短文最佳标题为“家庭团结成就成功”。故选D项。 Passage 7 （23-24高一上·河南鹿邑·期末） For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking. But he’s nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. “…Vote for …me …” Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him. A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom. Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student,” Whaley explains, “especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don’t know, but I want to know.’” Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves. “Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.” 1. What made Chris nervous? A. Telling a story. B. Making a speech. C. Taking a test. D. Answering a question. 2. What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Improper pauses. B. Bad manners. C. Spelling mistakes. D. Silly jokes. 3. We can infer that the purpose of Whaley’s project is to _________. A. help students see their own strengths B. assess students’ public speaking skills C. prepare students for their future jobs D. inspire students’ love for politics 4. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher? A. Humorous. B. Ambitious. C. Caring. D. Demanding. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文属于记叙文。文章讲述了纽约一所小学二年级的老师树立信心，看到自己的优点，发起一项总统竞选演讲活动。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“today is speech day(今天是演讲日)”和“With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.(他有着明亮的黑眼睛，似乎是那种喜欢公开演讲的孩子。)”以及第二段第一句“But he’s nervous.(但是他很紧张。)”可知，Chris是因为做演讲紧张，故选B。 【2题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段““I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers.(“我今天在这里告诉你为什么你应该……应该……”克里斯说到了“-ld”，这是许多非英语母语人士的发音困难。)”可知，他发ld困难，故推知是他有些结巴，停顿不准确，stumbles的意思是“不适当的停顿”，即Improper pauses，故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves.(威利说，这个项目不仅仅是学习在公众面前阅读和说话。他想让这些孩子学会自我吹嘘。)”以及最后一段““Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”(“吹嘘自己和自己最好的品质，”威利说，“对于一个走进教室却不自信的孩子来说是非常困难的。”)”可知，Whaley老师这么做是为了帮助学生认识自己的优势，培养自信，故选A。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president.(威利的这个二年级总统竞选项目的灵感来自于他有一天让孩子们举起手，如果他们认为自己永远不会成为总统。)”和“He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves.(他想让这些孩子学会自我吹嘘。)”可知，这位老师很关心学生的成长。故选C。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一上·河南商丘·期末） At the age of 16, Lasse Stolley from Germany went out for a change after graduation from junior high school. Little did he know that this change would take him farther than 500,000 kilometers — all on trains. Inspired by a movie he had watched online, Stolley bought a Bahncard 100, a ticket that allows unlimited (无限制的) travel on all Deutsche Bahn trains in Germany for a year. But Stolley didn’t just travel on those trains. He made his home on trains, living there full-time. During the day, he took trips and at night, he slept across the seats on high-speed trains. “I can decide every day where I want to go, whether to the Alps, to a big city or to the sea,” Stolley said. Each morning, Stolley would check the train connections for the day, and decide what journeys he would take based on the weather and his mood (心情). He might stop off at a swimming pool for a shower, or enjoy the views with a hike between train rides. While he didn’t pay rent, Stolley said that he had spent around $10,000 a year on living expenses, including his $6,400 train pass and entry cost to things like swimming pools. But since Stolley was a “Platinum” Deutsche Bahn customer, he could eat from Deutsche Bahn for free. To cover his extra cost, he made a buck on the move by working as a programmer from his laptop (手提电脑). In 2023 alone, Stolley spent over 3,700 hours on trains. He also took trains across Europe with an Interrail pass, and travelled as far as Ankara in Turkey. All of his adventures were recorded on his online blog, named “Life on the Train”. 1. What drove Stolley’s interest in travelling by train? A. A lesson. B. A book. C. A ticket. D. A film. 2. Why was Stolley’s journey special? A. He lived on trains. B. He never got off the same train. C. His train journey lasted over a year. D. He didn’t spend any money. 3. What do the underlined words “a buck” in the last paragraph refer to? A. A choice. B. Paper. C. A difference. D. Money. 4. Which word can best describe Stolley? A. Honest. B. Adventurous. C. Easygoing. D. Warmhearted. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位16岁的德国少年乘坐火车旅行的经历。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Inspired by a movie he had watched online, Stolley bought a Bahncard 100, a ticket that allows unlimited (无限制的) travel on all Deutsche Bahn trains in Germany for a year. (Stolley受到他在网上看的一部电影的启发，买了一张Bahncard 100，这张票可以在一年内无限制地乘坐德国所有的铁路列车)”可知，Stolley受到一部电影的启发，有了乘火车去旅行的想法。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But Stolley didn’t just travel on those trains. He made his home on trains, living there full-time. (但Stolley不只是乘坐这些火车。他在火车上安家，整天住在那里)”可知，Stolley住在火车上。故选A。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段中的“To cover his extra cost (为了支付额外的费用)”和“by working as a programmer from his laptop (通过在笔记本电脑上做程序员)”可推断，为了支付额外的费用，他在做程序员挣钱。A. A choice一个选择；B. paper纸张；C. a difference差异；D. money钱。a buck的意思与money意思相近。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In 2023 alone, Stolley spent over 3,700 hours on trains. He also took trains across Europe with an Interrail pass, and travelled as far as Ankara in Turkey. All of his adventures were recorded on his online blog, named “Life on the Train”. (仅在2023年，斯托利就在火车上度过了3700多个小时。他还用欧洲铁路通票乘火车穿越欧洲，最远到达了土耳其的安卡拉。他所有的冒险经历都被记录在他的在线博客上，名为“火车上的生活”)”可推断，Stolley是敢于冒险的人。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高一上·河南新乡·期末） In the late 1940s, it was common to see young students practicing table tennis on a chalk-drawn table on the sidewalk at night. As a second-grader in a primary school, I began my journey with table tennis on such a table. Later, I became a player and then a coach of a national team, watching generations of players contribute to the success of table tennis. Recently, at the age of 84, I received a national honorary title. I said, “Choosing to play table tennis is a decision I totally do not regret.” During times when we didn’t have much, I even made my own bat (球拍). I would buy old photo frames made of plywood (胶合板) from stores, and then turn them into bases of bats. I would then attach rubber (橡胶) to make a simple bat. I recalled, “The ‘clang’ sound of hitting the ball with such a bat was very satisfying.” I formed a team called Red Flag at school. During holidays, we played friendly matches with ping-pong fans from nearby factories and schools. I often visited different places, where I could watch high-level players and learn from them. In a competition held in 1961, I won third place in the men’s table tennis singles event. I also won the first-ever men’s doubles and mixed doubles championships for our team. In 1975, I became the head coach of the women’s table tennis team in my country. Under my guidance, the team always won the women’s singles title in competitions. One of the outstanding athletes I discovered and trained became an extremely good table tennis player. Though she was short, she could see every ball coming her way as an opportunity. This allowed her to launch (发起) more attacks than others. Moreover, she had a strong desire to win and trained very hard. 1. What inspired the author to begin playing table tennis? A. His love for making bats. B. International competitions on TV. C. Encouragement from his school coach. D. The sights of students playing on tables drawn by themselves. 2. What challenge did the author face when playing table tennis in his early days? A. Poor lighting conditions. B. Limited access to equipment. C. Difficulty of finding partners. D. Long distance between his home and tables. 3. What do we know about the author according to the last three paragraphs? A. He introduced table tennis as an Olympic sport. B. He won his best honour in his seventies. C. He trained the women’s team for his country. D. He led the men’s team to get many world titles. 4. What is the best title for the text? A. The Art of Making a Bat B. My Journey with Table Tennis C. The Comment on a Table Tennis Champion D. My Process of Shaping the Future of Table Tennis 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从小开始接触乒乓球，并最终成为国家女子乒乓球队主教练的经历。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“In the late 1940s, it was common to see young students practicing table tennis on a chalk-drawn table on the sidewalk at night. As a second-grader in a primary school, I began my journey with table tennis on such a table.(在20世纪40年代末，经常看到年轻的学生晚上在人行道上的粉笔画的桌子上练习乒乓球。在小学二年级的时候，我就在这样一张桌子上开始了我的乒乓球之旅)”可知，作者开始打乒乓球是因为看到学生们在自己画的乒乓球桌上练习。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“During times when we didn’t have much, I even made my own bat (球拍).(在我们没有多少钱的时候，我甚至自己做了球拍)”可知，作者在早期打乒乓球时面临的挑战是设备有限。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“In 1975, I became the head coach of the women’s table tennis team in my country.(1975年，我成为我国女子乒乓球队的主教练)”可知，作者曾任国家女子乒乓球队主教练。故选C。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第一段“In the late 1940s, it was common to see young students practicing table tennis on a chalk-drawn table on the sidewalk at night. As a second-grader in a primary school, I began my journey with table tennis on such a table. Later, I became a player and then a coach of a national team, watching generations of players contribute to the success of table tennis.(在20世纪40年代末，经常看到年轻的学生晚上在人行道上的粉笔画的桌子上练习乒乓球。在小学二年级的时候，我就在这样一张桌子上开始了我的乒乓球之旅。后来，我成为了一名运动员，然后是国家队的教练，看着一代又一代的运动员为乒乓球的成功做出贡献)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者从小开始接触乒乓球，并最终成为国家女子乒乓球队主教练的经历。故文章的最佳标题是B项“我的乒乓球之旅”。故选B。 Passage 3 （23-24高一上·河南三门峡五县·期末） Laurie Horam never thought of himself as musical. At home, his dad never listened to music, while one of his boarding school teachers labelled him tone deaf. But last month he started to play the harmonica (口琴)on the streets of Bradford. People clapped, danced and threw coins into his case for the local food bank. Horam caught himself thinking. “How, at the age of 79, do I come to be playing music to people on the streets?” The question preoccupied him, because, some years ago at a family gathering, Gavin, his eldest son, said: “You know what, Dad? It can’t be coincidental. We must have got our musical abilities from you.” Horam has three sons and they cover a range of instruments. He was surprised. “There can’t be music in me, because I can’t play! ”he said. Eight years ago, Horam, a retired civil servant, was on his way back from a trip with his family. Gavin stopped at a music shop. He walked out and said: “Here you are. I bought this for you, Dad. It’s a harmonica. I’ll try to show you how to play a bit.” They went to a session at their local pub. Gavin played the guitar and Horam sat in the corner with his harmonica, trying to make a sound that no one would hear. After six months, he was invited into the group. He discovered a talent for improvisation(即兴表演),responding to a note within a millisecond without batting an eyelid. “I don’t play by ear. I play by heart.” Actually, Horam says: “My harmonica plays me-how I feel, what I am, what I’ve been.” Music has enriched life with friendship and made Horam feel “part of something much bigger” than himself. “At a time when the circle of life might be shrinking, mine is expanding,” he says. “Maybe we never know completely who we are or what we can do.” 1. Why did Horam play the harmonica on the streets of Bradford? A. To recall the good old days. B. To beg food from passers-by. C. To live his childhood dream. D. To collect money for charity. 2. What is Gavin’s attitude to his father’s musical ability? A. Positive. B. Disapproving. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. 3. What does playing the harmonica allow Horam to do? A. Enjoy the quiet. B. Listen to his heart. C. Express himself. D. Sharpen his hearing. 4. What does music bring to Horam? A. A lost soul. B. A comfortable life. C. A broader circle of life. D. A new perception of family. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. C 【解析】 【导语】文章是一篇记叙文。从小没有音乐天赋的Laurie Horam被自己的大儿子教会了口琴，让他丰富了自己的生活，扩大了自己的人生轨迹。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“People clapped, danced and threw coins into his case for the local food bank.（人们鼓掌、跳舞，并把硬币扔进他为当地食品银行捐款的箱子里）”可知，Laurie Horam在大街上吹口琴是为了给当地的食物银行筹款，故选D 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段的“You know what, Dad? It can’t be coincidental. We must have got our musical abilities from you.（你知道吗，爸爸？这不可能是巧合。我们一定是从你那里得到了音乐才能）”可知，Gavin认为自己一定遗传了父亲的音乐能力。由此推知，他对父亲的音乐能力是肯定的，故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的“My harmonica plays me-how I feel, what I am, what I’ve been.（我的口琴演奏着我的感觉，我现在是什么样的，我曾经是什么样的）”可知，Horam用音乐来表达自己，故选C。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段的““At a time when the circle of life might be shrinking, mine is expanding,” he says. “Maybe we never know completely who we are or what we can do.”（“在生命周期可能正在缩小的时候，我的生命周期正在扩大，”他说。“也许我们永远不知道自己是谁，或者我们能做什么。”）”可知，音乐让Horam在自己生命的最后阶段发现了更新的、更广阔的意义，故选C。 Passage 4 （23-24高一上·河南商丘·期末） Lou, a 20-year-old mathematician (数学家) with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) (脊肌萎缩症), is studying at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. He had SMA when he was born. He has had to deal with large physical challenges since he was a baby. This disease takes away his ability to walk, eat, or use the restroom without help. In the past two decades of his life, he has gone through several operations. However, these struggles can’t stop him from enjoying freedom in the field of math. He loved math when he was a fourth-grader. He was always addicted to many questions like “Why could we prove anything meaningful in math? Why could we make predictions (预言) about the world through math?” These endless questions made him win a few successes. In the fifth grade, he scored in the top one percent on the AMC 10, a competition for students at senior high school. He also won a gold medal at the World Mathematic s Team Championship. Now, he is a mathematician. He said, “It is clear to me that math isn’t only about numbers. Rather, it is the very language of the world itself. And it is the language that has allowed me to go beyond the physical limitations of my body.” As time goes by, his body weakens, but his enthusiasm for understanding the world through math has only deepened. He always believes that no matter how bad life may seem, there is always something one can do, and succeed at it. 1. How does the disease SMA affect Lou? A. He becomes angry easily. B. He is unwilling to make friends. C. He has to face physical challenges. D. He has lost the ability to communicate. 2. What made Lou successful in math at a young age? A. His friends’ help. B. A book from his teacher. C. His question-filled mind. D. The strict requirements from his parents. 3. What does the underlined word “enthusiasm” mean in the last paragraph? A. Chance. B. Reason. C. Excuse. D. Love. 4. What is Lou’s attitude towards life? A. Positive. B. Worried. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful. 【答案】8. C 9. C 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了20岁的患有脊髓性肌萎缩症(SMA)的数学家Lou的故事。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He had SMA when he was born. He has had to deal with large physical challenges since he was a baby. This disease takes away his ability to walk, eat, or use the restroom without help.(他出生时患有SMA。从他还是个婴儿的时候起，他就不得不面对巨大的身体挑战。这种疾病夺走了他走路、吃饭或在没有帮助的情况下使用洗手间的能力。)”可知，脊肌萎缩症让Lou面对很多身体上的挑战。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“He loved math when he was a fourth-grader. He was always addicted to many questions like “Why could we prove anything meaningful in math? Why could we make predictions (预言) about the world through math?” These endless questions made him win a few successes.(他四年级的时候就喜欢数学了。他总是沉迷于许多问题，比如“为什么我们可以证明数学中有意义的东西?”为什么我们可以通过数学来预测世界呢?”这些没完没了的问题使他赢得了一些成功。)”可知，Lou爱探究的大脑让他在很小的时候就颇有成就。故选C。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“He loved math...(他爱数学……)”和画线词所在句“As time goes by, his body weakens, but his enthusiasm for understanding the world through math has only deepened.(随着时间的推移，尽管他的身体越来越虚弱，但他对通过数学理解世界的______却加深了。)”可推断，画线词与Love的意思最为接近。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“He always believes that no matter how bad life may seem, there is always something one can do, and succeed at it.(他始终相信，无论生活看起来多么糟糕，总有一些事情是可以做的，并且可以成功。)”可推断，Lou对生活的态度是积极乐观的。故选A。 Passage 5 （23-24高一上·河南商丘·期末） This week was busier than usual, and I was in need of sleep or rest today. All I wanted to do was go home and enjoy a bowl of good hot soup. But when I saw my daughter’s car, I knew that it was Bryan’s night. Since his parents separated, I had tried to have my six-year-old grandson spend a few hours with me at least once a week. I had always tried to make it a special time for him. We did many interesting things. Bryan loved all these activities, and so did I. But today I had to give up our evening. I knew how tired I was, so I just said, “Bryan, I’m sorry. Tonight I don’t feel like having fun or playing games. We’ll have our night together some other time.” He said, “I like soup, Grandma.” I knew he actually meant “Please don’t send me away. Please let me stay”. And I saw the shadow in Bryan’s eyes. Something else was changing. Maybe he thought I wouldn’t want to have him come anymore — not tonight, not next week, not ever. Finally, I said OK. And his eyes lighted up. After I put the soup on the desk and turned on the TV, I fell asleep. When I woke up, there was a coat over my legs, and the soup was gone. Bryan was on the floor, reading a coloring book and watching a television show at the same time. The poor boy must have been so bored! When he found I was awake, he ran over and gave me a big hug. “I love you, Grandma,” he said. “Haven’t we had a nice time together?” His big smile and happy eyes told me that this time he meant exactly what he was saying. That was the keyword—together. We had done nothing exciting or special. But we were together. 1. What can we know from paragraph 1? A. Bryan’s grandmother was tired. B. Bryan’s mom drank a bowl of soup. C. Bryan came with his father that day. D. Bryan played with his parents that day. 2. Why did the author agree to spend time with Bryan? A. She was required to do so. B. She was not good at saying no. C. She wanted to play games with Bryan. D. She didn’t want to leave Bryan disappointed. 3. Which word can replace the underlined word “shadow” in paragraph 3? A. sickness B. selfishness C. kindness D. sadness 4. Which of the following can best describe Bryan? A. Young but loud. B. Careful and loving. C. Noisy but curious. D. Brave and clever. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者工作回到家非常疲惫，迫切地需要休息，但是当她看到自己六岁的外孙在家里等她，渴望她的陪伴时，她还是强打精神，亲手为外孙做了热汤，随后便睡着了。懂事的外孙一直陪伴在作者身边，照顾着她，两人就这样相互陪伴在一起，就感到非常幸福。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“This week was busier than usual, and I was in need of sleep or rest today.”（这周比平时忙，今天我需要睡觉或休息。）和“But when I saw my daughter’s car, I knew that it was Bryan’s night. Since his parents separated, I had tried to have my six-year-old grandson spend a few hours with me at least once a week.”（但当我看到我女儿的车时，我知道这是Bryan的夜晚。自从他的父母分开以来，我一直试图让我六岁的外孙每周至少和我呆上几个小时。）可知，作者是Bryan的外祖母，她当天非常疲惫。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“And I saw the shadow in Bryan’s eyes. Something else was changing. Maybe he thought I wouldn’t want to have him come anymore — not tonight, not next week, not ever. Finally, I said OK. ”（我看到了布莱恩眼中的阴影，别的东西也在改变，也许他以为我不会再让他来了—— 今晚不会，下周不会，永远不会。最后，我同意了。）可知，Bryan以为作者不愿意让他再来自己家中，所以感到非常伤心、失望，作者不想让自己的外孙失望，所以同意他留下来。故选D。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“Maybe he thought I wouldn’t want to have him come anymore — not tonight, not next week, not ever.”（也许他以为我不会再让他来了 —— 今晚不会，下周不会，永远不会。）可知，Bryan以为自己的外祖母不希望他再来自己家中，以为她不再爱他，所以心里感到伤心、难过，作者在他眼中看到了这种情绪，故“shadow”表示“难过”。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“When I woke up, there was a coat over my legs,”（当我醒来的时候，我的腿上盖着一件外套，）可知，Bryan怕外祖母着凉，所以给她盖上了外套，可见他非常细心；结合“When he found I was awake, he ran over and gave me a big hug. “I love you, Grandma,” he said.”（当他发现我醒了，他跑过来给了我一个大大的拥抱。“我爱你，外婆，”他说。）可知，Bryan非常爱自己的外祖母，是一个有爱心的孩子。故选B。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一上·河南洛阳·期末） With the recent relaxation in travel, I found myself visiting Innsbruck, the capital city of the state of Tyrol in Western Austria. This amazing destination is surrounded within snow capped mountains and is perfect for a short break. You can even enjoy a breathtaking sight at Innsbruck airport as the plane gently moves between the mountains on its journey to the runway. The city is a combination of modern and historic buildings, serving both as a thriving (繁荣的) university town and a popular tourist centre. Walking through cobbled(铺砌的)streets and specially designed buildings, I could not help but be impressed by this awe-inspiring city. I learned from my guide-book that Innsbruck was the imperial capital 500 years ago when the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I settled here, and it still lives up to its royal (王室的)connections today with its lavish (奢侈的) and amazing buildings. I walked round this city which was easy to explore on foot, amazed at the dramatic backdrop of the Nordkette mountain range which offers skiing, hiking via the Nordkettenbahnen cable railway which is just a 20-minute ride from the centre of Innsbruck. The Goldenes Dachl (“Golden Roof”), an important landmark in Innsbruck shining in the sunlight, can be viewed from the street, and took my breath away. Of course, no visit to Innsbruck is complete without sampling traditional Austrian food including my personal favourite—apple strudel with vanilla cream. Roadside cafes are plentiful in the city and there is nothing more relaxing than sitting in the sunshine, drinking coffee and watching the world go by. Innsbruck stole my heart with its amazing buildings, great mountains and friendly people. I cannot wait to return to sample more of this delightful European city. 1. How is the text developed? A. By telling some fact files. B. By providing the latest news. C. By comparing now and past. D. By following the order of time. 2. What did the author do in the city? A. He went skiing. B. He viewed Golden Roof. C. He climbed the mountain. D. He took a 20-minute ride. 3. What does the underlined word “sampling” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Making. B. Tasting. C. Buying. D. Serving. 4. What’s a suitable title for the text? A. Innsbruck-My Great Hometown B. Guidelines on Traveling in Innsbruck C. A Combination of Present and History D. My Great Escape-Inspiring Innsbruck 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B 4. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述前往奥地利因斯布鲁克旅行的经历，描绘城市风光、地标建筑与美食，表达对这座城市的喜爱。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。文章中作者通过陈述一系列关于因斯布鲁克的事实来展开内容。如第二段“This amazing destination is surrounded within snow capped mountains and is perfect for a short break. (这个令人惊叹的目的地被白雪皑皑的山脉环绕，非常适合短暂休息。)”描述了因斯布鲁克的地理环境；如第三段“The city is a combination of modern and historic buildings, serving both as a thriving (繁荣的) university town and a popular tourist centre.(这座城市融合了现代与历史建筑，既是一个繁荣的大学城，也是一个受欢迎的旅游中心。)”阐述城市特点；第三段“The Goldenes Dachl (‘Golden Roof’), an important landmark in Innsbruck shining in the sunlight, can be viewed from the street, and took my breath away.(“黄金屋顶”，因斯布鲁克的一个重要地标，在阳光下闪耀，从街上就能看到，它让我惊叹不已。)”介绍城市地标等。通过这些事实性描述，全面展现因斯布鲁克。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The Goldenes Dachl (‘Golden Roof’), an important landmark in Innsbruck shining in the sunlight, can be viewed from the street, and took my breath away.(“黄金屋顶”，因斯布鲁克的一个重要地标，在阳光下闪耀，从街上就能看到，它让我惊叹不已。)”可知，作者在城市中观看了黄金屋顶。故选B项。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“Of course, no visit to Innsbruck is complete without sampling traditional Austrian food including my personal favourite—apple strudel with vanilla cream.(当然，来到因斯布鲁克，如果不sampling传统的奥地利美食，包括我个人最喜欢的搭配香草奶油的苹果卷，那这次旅行就不算完整。)”，从“traditional Austrian food(传统奥地利美食)”以及“apple strudel with vanilla cream(搭配香草奶油的苹果卷)”可推测，sampling 意思是“品尝”，与tasting同义。故选B项。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。文章讲述作者前往因斯布鲁克旅行的经历，描述了城市的美景、历史建筑、美食等，如文章第四段中“Innsbruck stole my heart with its amazing buildings, great mountains and friendly people.(因斯布鲁克以其令人惊叹的建筑、雄伟的山脉和友好的人民俘获了我的心。)”，突出作者在因斯布鲁克的美好体验，所以D项My Great Escape-Inspiring Innsbruck(我美妙的逃离之旅 —— 令人心动的因斯布鲁克)符合语境。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25高一上·河南郑州·期末） Betty Reid Soskin retired at the age of 100 as the oldest active National Park Service (NPS) ranger (护林员). She spent her last day on the job at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California. As an NPS employee, Soskin tirelessly promoted the stories of African American people and women of color who contributed to the home front effort during World War II. She worked for the United States Air Force in 1942 but left her job after learning that she’d only been hired because her employers mistakenly believed that she was white. After leaving the Air Force, Soskin worked as a file clerk at Boilermaker’s A-36, an all-Black union hall in the San Francisco Bay Area. A talented musician, she and her husband, Mel Reid, founded one of the first Black-owned music stores in the region in 1945. Soskin also spent tens of years working as a member for officials in Berkeley City Council and the California State Assembly. The newly retired ranger has been involved with the Richmond national park since its establishment in 2000. In these early planning years, Soskin was often the only person of color in the meeting room. At 84, Soskin first joined the NPS in a temporary (临时的) role, working to share the understudied stories of Black Americans on the home front. She was hired as a forever NPS worker in 2011. “I feel such pride in the uniform (制服),” Soskin said. “When I’m in a public place, I’m introducing silently to every child of color a career path that they might not ever be aware of, because they’ve never seen a person of color like me in a National Park uniform.” “Giving shape to a new national park has been exciting and meaningful,” she added. “It has proven to bring meaning to my final years.” 1. Why did Soskin decide to leave the Air Force? A. She felt lonely and unhappy. B. She didn’t like the working environment there. C. She wasn’t respected because of her skin color. D. She was invited to be a clerk at Boilermaker’s A-36. 2. What does “person of color” refer to in paragraph 4? A. Person who is not white. B. Person who is African. C. Person who does tough work. D. Person who has different colors. 3. What did Soskin do as a temporary worker in NPS? A. She put on musical performances. B. She dealt with some official paperwork. C. She worked to improve the social position of black women. D. She told stories of black Americans’ contributions on the home front. 4. What did Soskin think of her job as a ranger? A. Creative and valuable. B. Exciting and meaningful. C. Tough and dangerous. D. Well-paid and inspiring. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了100 岁的Betty Reid Soskin作为一位退休护林员的传奇人生经历，她坚持弘扬非洲裔美国人以及女性在二战国内战线上的贡献，其职业生涯充满意义且备受称赞。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。从文章第二段“She worked for the United States Air Force in 1942 but left her job after learning that she’d only been hired because her employers mistakenly believed that she was white.(她在 1942 年为美国空军工作，但在得知自己仅仅是因为雇主误以为她是白人而被录用后，她辞去了这份工作。)”可知，Soskin因为肤色问题没有得到应有的尊重，所以才离开空军。故选C项。 【2题详解】 词句猜测题。由划线句“In these early planning years, Soskin was often the only person of color in the meeting room.(在这些早期的规划年份里，索斯金常常是会议室里唯一的有色人种。)”并结合前文提到Soskin是有色人种而不是白人，所以可以猜测“person of color”指的是非白人。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第五段“At 84, Soskin first joined the NPS in a temporary (临时的) role, working to share the understudied stories of Black Americans on the home front.(84 岁时，索斯金首次以临时职位加入国家公园管理局，致力于分享美国黑人在国内战线上那些鲜为人知的故事。)”可知，84 岁时，Soskin致力于分享美国黑人在国内战线上鲜为人知的故事。所以D选项She told stories of black Americans’ contributions on the home front.(她讲述美国黑人在国内战线上的贡献故事)符合原文。故选 D项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。从最后一段“‘Giving shape to a new national park has been exciting and meaningful,’ she added. ‘It has proven to bring meaning to my final years.’(‘塑造一个新的国家公园既令人兴奋又有意义，’ 她补充道。‘事实证明，这为我的晚年生活带来了意义。’)”可知，Soskin认为塑造一个新的国家公园既令人兴奋又有意义，并且这份工作为她的晚年带来了意义。故选B项。 Passage 3 （23-24高一上·河南开封·期末） The journey to meet master thatcher (盖茅草屋顶的人) Chris Dodson is notably pleasant. In the Cambridgeshire village where he is currently working, it is easy to spot a thatched cottage. Chris guides me to a couple of chairs where we can talk. “There is no thatching without mess,” he says cheerfully. “A rethatch takes my assistant and me around 10 weeks, so it’s important that customers feel comfortable having us around,” he says. Chris is also sensitive to the cultural heritage (遗产) of his craft (手艺). “If you ask tourists to think of traditional English things, they will probably say thatched cottages and afternoon tea.” In the past 200 years, little has changed in terms of technique. “My great-grandfather would recognize the methods we use,” says Chris. Though the principles of the craft are simple, they are hard to perfect. “Every roof is different; the skill of a good thatcher is adapting the material to a cottage so that it looks neat and smooth.” Individual craftsmen also develop their styles. “I can drive around, see a particular ridge and think, ‘So-and-so did that’,” says Chris. “One might expect the industry to be in decline. On the contrary, there is a surprisingly healthy demand for new-builds. In addition, 97 percent of thatched properties are listed, so they have to remain thatched and be rethatched. The National Society of Master Thatchers has around 150 members and most of the thatchers who retire are replaced by young thatchers,” Chris adds. 1. Which word can best describe Chris according to paragraph 2? A. Considerate. B. Courageous. C. Cool-minded. D. Strong-willed. 2. What does Chris tell us about thatched cottages? A. They are typically English. B. They can be built in the pouring rain. C. Their appearance has changed greatly. D. Their building methods differ from those of the past. 3. What does Chris suggest by saying “So-and-so did that”? A. Craftsmen are not fond of learning. B. Different thatchers have different styles. C. Thatchers adopt new principles of the craft. D. Craftsmen make ridges with unique functions. 4. How would Chris feel about thatchers’ future? A. It will be embarrassing. B. It will be uncertain. C. It will be stressful. D. It will be promising. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B 4. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述盖茅草屋顶的人Chris Dodson的现状以及对该工作的未来展望。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第二段“A rethatch takes my assistant and me around 10 weeks, so it’s important that customers feel comfortable having us around,(重新盖茅草屋顶需要我和我的助理大约10周的时间，所以让客户在我们身边感到舒适是很重要的)”可推知，Chris是一个体贴的人。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段“If you ask tourists to think of traditional English things, they will probably say thatched cottages and afternoon tea.(如果你让游客想想英国传统的东西，他们可能会说茅草屋和下午茶)”可知，Chris认为茅草屋是典型的英国风格。故选A项。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。由文章第三段“Every roof is different; the skill of a good thatcher is adapting the material to a cottage so that it looks neat and smooth.(每个屋顶都是不同的；一个好的茅草匠的技能是将材料适应小屋，使其看起来整洁光滑)”以及“I can drive around, see a particular ridge and think, ‘So-and-so did that’,(我可以开车四处走动，看到一个特定的屋脊，然后想，‘某某人就是这么做的’)”可推知，So-and-so did that应指前文“不同的草匠有不同的风格”。故选B项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。由文章最后一段“One might expect the industry to be in decline. On the contrary, there is a surprisingly healthy demand for new-builds. In addition, 97 percent of thatched properties are listed, so they have to remain thatched and be rethatched. The National Society of Master Thatchers has around 150 members and most of the thatchers who retire are replaced by young thatchers,(人们可能会认为这个行业正在衰落。相反，对新建筑的需求惊人地健康。此外，97%的茅草房已登记，因此它们必须保持茅草房并重新重新盖茅草。全国盖茅草屋顶的人有大约150名成员，大多数退休的盖茅草屋顶的人都被年轻的盖茅草屋顶的人取代)”可推知，Chris认为盖茅草屋顶的人的未来将充满希望的。故选D项。 Passage 4 （23-24高一上·河南洛阳·期末） Isabel Crook was born in Chengdu on 15 December 1915. On 20 August 2023, she died in Beijing at the age of 108. In 2019, she was awarded the Friendship Medal for her work at the Beijing Foreign Studies University, where she taught for seven decades, and where she developed China’s first English-language textbooks. Meeting students of Isabel in China is not a difficult task, since she trained and inspired millions of them to learn languages, including English. In 2018, I had lunch with Isabel in Beijing. Over 100 years old, Isabel nonetheless had a bright light in her eyes. I worried that I would trouble her with my earnest questions. It was enough to enjoy the company of people like Isabel-sensitive and energetic people who believe that the world can be made a better place. Curiosity about China’s rural development governed Isabel’s life. In 1939, she went to Bashinao in Sichuan Province to study village life and to teach literacy (识字). From 1931 to 1945, she worked in Xinglongchang to build an understanding of the rural struggles. In 1981, after she retired from teaching, Isabel returned to Xinglongchang, and in 2013, she published two books based on her research and studies there, showing what rural society was like during wartime. When I asked her about her important work on China’s agricultural transformation, she said, “One of the reasons to do these studies and to write these books was that they might inspire other peoples, in countries like China, such as India, to work along these lines.” Isabel showed great concern for China’s rural development and devoted herself to English teaching with numerous students. She died peacefully with her faith in the international Communist cause, and her love for the Communist. Party of China and the Chinese people. 1. Why was Isabel awarded the Friendship Medal? A. She taught English in China for years. B. She got on well with the Chinese people. C. She loved the Communist Party of China. D. She believed in the international Communist cause. 2. Which can be used to summarize Isabel’s personal quality according to paragraph 2? A. Independent. B. Honest. C. Dynamic. D. Generous. 3. What did Isabel do from 1981 to 2013? A. She taught English. B. She taught literacy. C. She worked in India. D. She did her research. 4. Which typical writing features can you identify in the passage? A. Quotes and photos are included. B. The text provides details on how to teach. C. The beginning tells about Isabel’s background. D. The introduction follows the order of importance. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章主要介绍了Isabel Crook的一生，展现了她对中国教育、农村发展以及国际共产主义事业的巨大贡献和坚定信仰。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In 2019, she was awarded the Friendship Medal for her work at the Beijing Foreign Studies University, where she taught for seven decades, and where she developed China’s first English-language textbooks.(2019年，她被授予友谊奖章，以表彰她在北京外国语大学的工作，她在北京外国语大学任教了70年，并在那里开发了中国第一本英语教科书。)”可知，Isabel被授予友谊奖章是为了表彰其在北京外国语大学的英语教学工作。故选A。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“In 2018, I had lunch with Isabel in Beijing. Over 100 years old, Isabel nonetheless had a bright light in her eyes. I worried that I would trouble her with my earnest questions. It was enough to enjoy the company of people like Isabel-sensitive and energetic people who believe that the world can be made a better place.(2018年，我和Isabel在北京共进午餐。尽管年过百，Isabel的眼睛里还是充满了光芒。我担心我恳切的问题会打扰她。有像Isabel这样敏感而精力充沛的人陪伴就足够了，他们相信世界可以变得更美好。)”可知，在作者看来，尽管年已过百，Isabel还是精力充沛，眼睛里充满了光芒。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“From 1931 to 1945, she worked in Xinglongchang to build an understanding of the rural struggles. In 1981, after she retired from teaching, Isabel returned to Xinglongchang, and in 2013, she published two books based on her research and studies there, showing what rural society was like during wartime. (从1931年到1945年，她在兴隆场工作，以了解农村斗争。1981年退休后，Isabel回到兴隆场，并于2013年根据她在那里进行的研究和调查，出版了两本书，展示了战时农村社会的面貌。)”可知，从1981年到2013年，Isabel在兴隆场进行研究和调查，并于2013年出版了两本书，展示了展示农村社会的面貌。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段内容“Isabel Crook was born in Chengdu on 15 December 1915. On 20 August 2023, she died in Beijing at the age of 108. In 2019, she was awarded the Friendship Medal for her work at the Beijing Foreign Studies University, where she taught for seven decades, and where she developed China’s first English-language textbooks. Meeting students of Isabel in China is not a difficult task, since she trained and inspired millions of them to learn languages, including English.( Isabel Crook 1915年12月15日出生于成都。2023年8月20日，她在北京去世，享年108岁。2019年，她被授予友谊奖章，以表彰她在北京外国语大学的工作，她在北京外国语大学任教了70年，并在那里开发了中国第一本英语教科书。在中国与Isabel的学生见面并不是一件难事，因为她训练并激励了数百万人学习语言，包括英语。)”可知，本文主要介绍了Isabel Crook的一生，并在文章开头就介绍了Isabel Crook的背景知识。故选C。 Passage 5 （23-24高一上·河南驻马店·期末） Rolland and Adeline are proud parents of nine children. Their youngest two, daughter Lanto and son Rindra, were both born with cleft conditions (唇腭裂). In Madagascar, many families have never seen a cleft, so it’s a condition often greeted with fear in some rural communities However, the fact of Lanto and Rindra’s cleft wasn’t much of a shock because Rolland’ s cousin had lived his entire life with an untreated cleft. Although seeing a relative with a cleft meant the family weren’t fearful of the condition, they knew the negative impact a cleft could have on a person’s health and their life. As any loving parents would, Rolland and Adeline wanted a better future for their children. Rolland heard news on the radio about an Operation Smile surgical (外科手术的) programme in Antsirabe, Madagascar. Finding that the children could have the surgery for free was a dream coming true for the family. Unlike the situation in other countries, for example, UK, health services weren’t free in many places and the costs were out of reach for most families. It was a four-hour walk for Rolland to reach the hospital. Rolland was put in touch with Mr. Dadafara, a Patient Advocate, to connect with families and ease any fears they might have. Mr. Dadafara also told Rolland where to catch the free bus to the surgical site. When Rolland and his children arrived at the patient village, they were surprised to see so many other families in the same position. After a medical judgment, Lanto was found to be fit for surgery, and later got the new smile her parents had dreamed of. But for Rindra, the journey to a new smile would take longer. Rindra was underweight due to feeding problems and suffered from a respiratory infection (呼吸道感染), both common problems for children with cleft conditions. Thankfully, Rindra was referred to Operation Smile’s nutrition programme until he is strong enough to get the surgery like his sister. 1. How did the couple feel about their children’s cleft conditions? A. They were worried. B. They were disappointed. C. They were hopeful. D. They were frightened. 2. What do we know about Operation Smile according to the text? A. It’s a surgical programme in UK. B. It offered cleft surgery for free. C. It’s presented on the television. D. It provided any help to those in need. 3. Why did it take Rindra longer to do the surgery? A. He was afraid of the operation. B. He wasn’t on the waiting list. C. He didn’t do medical check—up. D. He was in poor health condition. 4. Which can be the best title for the text? A. Waiting for New Smiles. B. Wishing for the Best. C. Thanking for Kindness. D. Looking for New Chances. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了罗兰和艾德琳的孩子中有两个患有唇腭裂，但是他们等待“微笑行动”手术项目给孩子们新的微笑。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第二段中“As any loving parents would, Rolland and Adeline wanted a better future for their children. (和所有慈爱的父母一样，罗兰和艾德琳希望自己的孩子有一个更好的未来。)”可知，这对夫妇对孩子的唇裂状况仍然满怀希望。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段中“Rolland heard news on the radio about an Operation Smile surgical programme in Antsirabe, Madagascar. Finding that the children could have the surgery for free was a dream coming true for the family. (罗兰从广播中听到马达加斯加安茨拉贝的一个“微笑行动”手术项目的消息。发现孩子们可以免费做手术对这个家庭来说是一个梦想成真。)”可知，“微笑行动”手术项目提供免费的唇裂手术。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。由文章最后一段“Rindra was underweight due to feeding problems and suffered from a respiratory infection (呼吸道感染), both common problems for children with cleft conditions. Thankfully, Rindra was referred to Operation Smile’s nutrition programme until he is strong enough to get the surgery like his sister. (由于喂养问题和呼吸道感染，Rindra体重不足，这两个问题都是唇腭裂儿童的常见问题。值得庆幸的是，Rindra被转介到“微笑行动”的营养计划，直到他足够强壮，可以像他妹妹一样接受手术。)”可知，Rindra做手术要花更长的时间是因为他的健康状况很差。故选D。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章倒数第二段中“After a medical judgment, Lanto was found to be fit for surgery, and later got the new smile her parents had dreamed of. But for Rindra, the journey to a new smile would take longer. (经过医学鉴定，兰托被发现适合做手术，后来她得到了父母梦寐以求的新笑容。但对林德拉来说，获得新的微笑需要更长的时间。)”可知，文章主要讲述了罗兰和艾德琳的孩子中有两个患有唇腭裂，但是他们等待“微笑行动”手术项目给孩子们新的微笑。故选A。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一上·河南新蔡·期末） When I saw the documentary ADHD (多动症): Not Just for Kids, I was in tears after 20 minutes — the stories being told sounded much like my own. I’m in my 40s, I had read everything there was in health and science and I had no idea that the symptoms (症状) I had experienced all of my life were anything but normal. How had I missed this? I called the doctor to get assessed. I must have sounded desperate on the phone; they took me right away. Later, I researched everything I could about ADHD. It became clear that my misunderstanding and ignorance about the disorder had misled me. A million thoughts, a million regrets. Finally, I told myself I couldn’t change the past, but I could share the fact that ADHD can look much different from the super active child practicing back flips (后空翻) off of a chair. As for me, things went another way around: I was a young girl, quietly sitting at my school desk, pretending to listen to the teacher. Meanwhile, I was watching and drawing the bird that landed in the tree outside. And I was rereading entire chapters of my textbooks and taking extensive notes because I couldn’t remember what I had just read because I was thinking of the bird I had seen earlier. Later in life, I’d sit at the kitchen table, staring out the window. There’s no telling how long it will take. Thoughts rush in from yesterday, today and tomorrow. I need to make dinner, take the dog for a walk, the kids will be home soon... But I can’t move. I know that I should, but I can’t. Afterward, I berate myself, unable to understand why I didn’t get up, why I wasted so much precious time, so much of my life doing nothing, it seems. Since being treated, I have an inner calmness that is new to me. Medication doesn’t organize my day; it doesn’t remind me to pick up the kids or walk the dog. However, it allows me to move when I’ve been staring out the window for too long. 1. What did the author learn from the documentary? A. She might have been an ADHD patient. B. She was wrongly assessed by many doctors. C. She had never experienced any symptom of ADHD. D. She was a very problematic child during school years. 2. Why does the author share her early experiences in paragraphs 3-4? A. To offer possible causes of ADHD. B. To make it clear how ADHD develops C. To show ADHD has more than one form. D. To describe ADHD symptoms in children. 3. What does the underlined word “berate” mean in paragraph 4? A. adjust. B. blame. C. push. D. challenge. 4. How has the treatment affected the author? A. She has learned some basic life skills. B. She has allowed herself more free time. C. She has become motivated to take action. D. She has developed more patience with her kids. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位40多岁的女士在看完关于多动症的纪录片后，对自己过去生活的反思和自白。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“When I saw the documentary ADHD (多动症): Not Just for Kids, I was in tears after 20 minutes — the stories being told sounded much like my own.(当我看纪录片《多动症：不只是孩子的》时，我看了20分钟就哭了——里面讲的故事听起来很像我自己的故事)”可知，作者发现纪录片中关于多动症的故事和自己的经历很相似，通过纪录片她发现自己可能是多动症患者。故选A项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。第二段中“Finally, I told myself I couldn’t change the past, but I could share the fact that ADHD can look much different from the super active child practicing back flips (后空翻) off of a chair.(最后，我告诉自己，我无法改变过去，但我可以分享这样一个事实：多动症与超级活跃的孩子在椅子上练习后空翻有很大的不同)”作者提出自己对多动症的认知：多动症与超级活跃的孩子在椅子上练习后空翻有很大的不同。第三段中“As for me, things went another way around: I was a young girl, quietly sitting at my school desk, pretending to listen to the teacher...(对我来说，情况正好相反:我是一个小女孩，静静地坐在课桌前，假装在听老师讲课……)”和第四段中“Later in life, I’d sit at the kitchen table, staring out the window. There’s no telling how long it will take. Thoughts rush in from yesterday, today and tomorrow... (后来，我坐在厨房的桌子旁，凝视着窗外。不知道要花多长时间。思绪从昨天、今天和明天涌来……)”用自己的经历来说明多动症除了“超级活跃”外，还有其它形式。所以作者在第3、4段中分享了她早期的经历是为了表明多动症不止一种形式。故选C项。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据上文“I need to make dinner, take the dog for a walk, the kids will be home soon... But I can’t move. I know that I should, but I can’t.(我要做晚饭，遛狗，孩子们很快就会回家……但是我动不了。我知道我应该这么做，但我做不到)”可知，在生活中，作者总是无法去做自己想做的事情，身体不受自己控制。结合划线词所在句“Afterward, I berate myself, unable to understand why I didn’t get up, why I wasted so much precious time, so much of my life doing nothing, it seems.(后来，我berate自己，不明白为什么我没有起床，为什么我浪费了这么多宝贵的时间，为什么我的生命中这么多的时间似乎什么都没做)”中“unable to understand why I didn’t get up, why I wasted so much precious time, so much of my life doing nothing”可推知，作者对于自己的这种无能充满自责。故berate与blame意思相近。故选B项。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Since being treated, I have an inner calmness that is new to me. Medication doesn’t organize my day; it doesn’t remind me to pick up the kids or walk the dog. However, it allows me to move when I’ve been staring out the window for too long.(自从接受治疗以来，我内心的平静对我来说是前所未有的。药物不能安排我的一天；它不会提醒我去接孩子或遛狗。然而，当我盯着窗外看太久的时候，它可以让我动起来)”可知，治疗让作者有了采取行动的动力。故选C项。 Passage 2 （24-25高一上·河南许昌·期末） Growing up, I realized I wasn't as talkative as others within large groups of people. Parties were a mixed experience for me — I really wanted to be part of them, but usually spent the night waiting for it to end. I saw others getting everyone’s attention. I felt less confident. They say confidence comes with time. But eight years into my HR (human resources) career (职业), I still found myself staying out of the limelight (公众注意的中心). And then a colleague asked me if I was an introvert (内向的人). “No...?” I replied. I thought introverts were strange, and they didn’t even like people. That was certainly not me. I’d always liked people; I found them fascinating. When I was with my closest friends, I was quite talkative. Then he explained to me that introverts don’t know what to do when they’re around other people and need alone time to recharge. Extroverts are the opposite. And that was it. Hearing the two simple statements, I felt like over three decades of shame had been lifted off my shoulders. I learned to accept my introverted nature and focused on what I enjoyed. As I began to connect with people one-on-one, I found it very meaningful. This encouraged me to explore how I could use my introversion to help others. Finally, I started an online business called Career Off Script, where I focus on helping young professionals who are feeling lost and unhappy. I work with them one-on-one to discover their unique superpowers, strengths. So they, too, can appreciate their uniqueness and find their own success. 1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A. The author’s interests. B. The author’s personality. C. The author’s childhood life. D. The author’s social network. 2. Why did the author say to her colleague that she wasn’t an introvert? A. She thought her colleague was laughing at her. B. She didn’t want to admit that she liked people. C. She had become talkative after working for eight years. D. She had misunderstandings of what an introvert is like. 3. What effect did the author’s colleague’s words have on her? A. She looked at herself positively. B. She decided to give up her HR career. C. She developed an interest in people. D. She realized where her weaknesses lay. 4. What does the author mainly help people do by running Career Off Script? A. Become extroverts. B. Make career choices. C. Discover their strengths. D. Establish long friendships. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者如何接受自己的内向性格并利用它帮助他人。文章通过作者的亲身经历，展现了从对内向性格的误解到接受，并最终利用这一特点创办在线事业帮助他人的过程。 【1题详解】 主旨大意题。由文章第一段“Growing up, I realized I wasn’t as talkative as others within large groups of people. Parties were a mixed experience for me — I really wanted to be part of them, but usually spent the night waiting for it to end. I saw others getting everyone’s attention. I felt less confident. (在成长的过程中，我意识到自己在大群体中并不像其他人那样健谈。派对对我来说是一种复杂的体验——我真的很想成为其中的一员，但通常整晚都在盼着它快点结束。我看到其他人能够吸引所有人的注意，这让我感到不那么自信。)”可知，本段主要关于作者的性格。故选B。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第四段“I thought introverts were strange, and they didn’t even like people. That was certainly not me. I’d always liked people; I found them fascinating. When I was with my closest friends, I was quite talkative. (我认为内向的人很奇怪，他们甚至不喜欢与人交往。那绝对不是我。我一直都很喜欢与人接触，我觉得他们很有趣。当我和最亲密的朋友在一起时，我很健谈。)”可知，作者对内向的人有误解。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第七段中“Hearing the two simple statements, I felt like over three decades of shame had been lifted off my shoulders. (听到这两句简单的话，我感觉三十多年的羞愧感从肩上卸了下来。)”可知，同事的话让作者开始积极地看待自己。故选A。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。由文章最后一段“Finally, I started an online business called Career Off Script, where I focus on helping young professionals who are feeling lost and unhappy. I work with them one-on-one to discover their unique superpowers, strengths. So they, too, can appreciate their uniqueness and find their own success. (最终，我创办了一个名为“Career Off Script”的在线业务，专注于帮助那些感到迷茫和不快乐的年轻专业人士。我与他们一对一地合作，发掘他们独特的超能力、优势。这样，他们也能欣赏自己的独特性，并找到自己的成功之路。)”可知，作者主要通过经营“Career Off Script”帮助人们发现自己的优势。故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25高一上·河南周口·期末） Being a singer in her school music group as a teenager, Bogan used to love singing along with songs by her favorite musicians. Unfortunately, the doctors found there was a tumor (肿瘤) in her head. Bogan was told that an operation (手术) could be a method, but it could have some side effects. Last August, doctors gave her an operation to remove the tumor. The operation was a success. But after the doctors removed the equipment, a bad thing happened — Bogan had trouble speaking. Since then, Bogan has been working with experts to change the situation, but there is no sign that she will ever be able to speak like she used to. Last month, Bogan got her voice back in a way. Experts created a tool — Voice Engine — for her using AI. She uses a text-to-voice app on her phone so she can now do things like ordering her favorite coffee at Starbucks. She uses it by writing words in her phone and holding it up at the coffee shop so servers can hear her. The app uses OpenAI’s voice tool. Programmers trained the app using a 15-second sound recording from a cooking video Bogan made as a teenager. Most of the video had cooking sounds, but that was all they could use. And it was enough. The app makes mistakes, but people who know Bogan do not seem worried. They are just happy to hear her voice. As for Bogan herself, she said it helped make her as confident as she was before all this happened, which meant a lot to her. She uses the app about 40 times per day, and she believes the technology will progress over time so that when she is older, she does not have to depend on the voice she had as a teenager. Jeff Harris is OpenAI’s project leader for Voice Engine. He said although the company is very limited in who they are giving the technology to, because they want to be sure everyone whose voice is being used has given permission (许可), this is only a short-term measure. In the near future, it will see more and more users. 1. What caused Bogan the trouble in speaking? A. Overusing her voice. B. Failure to remove the tumor. C. The doctors’ carelessness. D. Side effects of an operation. 2. How did Bogan partly get her voice back? A. By receiving another operation. B. By using a special AI tool. C. By working with experts. D. By keeping practicing speaking continuously. 3. What is the most important about the app to Bogan? A. It makes few mistakes. B. It improves her confidence. C. It exactly copies her voice. D. It can be used unlimited times per day. 4. What is Jeff Harris’s attitude towards the future of Voice Engine? A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Mixed. D. Uncaring. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. B 4. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述Bogan因脑部手术而丧失说话能力，在OpenAI公司一款声音软件的帮助下她在某种意义上恢复了声音。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The operation was a success. But after the doctors removed the equipment, a bad thing happened — Bogan had trouble speaking. (手术很成功。但在医生移走设备后，不好的事情发生了——博根说话有困难)”可知，手术的副作用导致Bogan失声。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Last month, Bogan got her voice back in a way. Experts created a tool — Voice Engine — for her using AI. (上个月，博根在某种程度上恢复了她的声音。专家们用人工智能为她创造了一个工具——语音人工智能)”可知，专家们利用人工智能为她制作了一个工具使Bogan在某种程度上恢复了她的声音。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“As for Bogan herself, she said it helped make her as confident as she was before all this happened, which meant a lot to her. (至于博根自己，她说这让她像发生这一切之前一样自信，这对她来说意义重大)”可知，Bogan认为这款软件让她的信心恢复到了这一切发生之前的水平。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“He said although the company is very limited in who they are giving the technology to, because they want to be sure everyone whose voice is being used has given permission, this is only a short-term measure. In the near future, it will see more and more users. (他说，尽管该公司在向谁提供这项技术方面非常有限，因为他们想确保每个人的声音都得到了允许，但这只是一个短期措施。在不久的将来，它将看到越来越多的用户)”可知，在Jeff Harris看来，Voice Engine的未来充满希望。故选A。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一上·河南洛阳·期末） My girlfriend, Jessika, and I were hiking in the National Park. A small pond (池塘) stood in our way. We began to walk through, with me leading the way. About five feet from the edge, my front leg sank into the sandy bottom. Then both my legs started to sink. I freed my left leg but couldn’t move my right. Jessika handed me a long stick. I jammed it down the side of my leg and tried to turn and pull it out. Nothing. I was trapped in quicksand. Jessika started getting the sand out with both hands, but it was refilling faster than she could pull it out. We couldn’t call for help because the only cell reception was five hours away. I told Jessika she had to hike back and call for help. Thirty minutes after she left, it started to snow heavily. At some point I fell asleep. Then I woke up with my upper body slipping backward into the quicksand. I quickly planted my stick into the dry ground, stopping my fall. I was exhausted. I knew I wasn’t going to make it. An hour later, a light shone across my eyes. A flashlight! I shouted for help. A man shouted back, running to me. He said that his name was Tim and that Jessika had gotten through to rescuers. He had hiked up, and the rest of his men was an hour behind him. When the three others arrived, they set up a pulley (滑轮) system to get me out. * Around noon, the weather lifted, and my rescuers called in a helicopter (直升飞机). When I got to the hospital, X-rays showed no breaks. I had sat in the quicksand for 12 hours and thought for sure I would die. But I didn’t. 1. Why did the storyteller sink while his girlfriend didn’t? A. He was careless. B. He was braver. C. He walked in the front. D. He went in the wrong direction. 2. How many attempts did the storyteller and Jessika make before Jessika set out for rescue？ A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. 3. What may the missing part * describe? A. How the pulley system worked. B. How they found a helicopter. C. How Jessika helped the author to escape. D. How the rescuers dragged the author out. 4. What’s the story trying to say about the relationship between humans and nature? A. Humans can be destroyed by nature. B. Humans and nature depend on each other. C. Humans can defeat nature with a strong will. D. Human power is great compared with nature. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D 4. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者和女友徒步遇池塘，作者陷流沙，女友求救，救援人员用滑轮系统将其救出。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段第三、四句“We began to walk through, with me leading the way. About five feet from the edge, my front leg sank into the sandy bottom.(我们开始趟过池塘，我走在前面。离岸边大约五英尺的时候，我的前腿陷进了沙地底部)”可知，作者走在前面所以陷进去了，而他女朋友没陷进去。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“I freed my left leg but couldn’t move my right. Jessika handed me a long stick. I jammed it down the side of my leg and tried to turn and pull it out. Nothing. I was trapped in quicksand. Jessika started getting the sand out with both hands, but it was refilling faster than she could pull it out. (我松开了左腿，但无法移动右腿。杰西卡递给我一根长棍。我把它塞进左腿的一边，试图转身把它拔出来。没用。我被困在流沙中。Jessica开始用双手把沙子拿出来，但沙子的回填速度比她挖出来的速度快)”可知，先是作者先松开左腿，然后用长棍尝试把腿拔出来，最后杰西卡用手挖沙子。因此在杰西卡去求救前共尝试了三次。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据上文“When the three others arrived, they set up a pulley (滑轮) system to get me out.(当另外三个人到达时，他们设置了一个滑轮系统来把我救出来)”可知，接下来应该描述重点在于描述救援人员怎么用滑轮系统救出作者。故选D项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。在故事中，作者仅仅是徒步经过一个小池塘，便意外陷入流沙。尽管作者和女友尝试了各种办法，但在自然力量面前却显得十分无力。比如，“Jessika started getting the sand out with both hands, but it was refilling faster than she could pull it out. We couldn’t call for help because the only cell reception was five hours away.(杰西卡开始用双手把沙子挖出来，但沙子回填的速度比她挖出来的速度还快。我们无法呼救，因为最近有手机信号的地方在五个小时路程之外)”和“Thirty minutes after she left, it started to snow heavily.(她离开 30 分钟后，开始下起了大雪)”以及自身努力难以逃脱，这些都表明自然力量强大，人类在自然环境的突发状况下很容易陷入危险，甚至可能被自然摧毁，故选A项。 Passage 2 （24-25高一上·河南三门峡·期末） Daud Belon sits cross-legged on the forest floor, using dried plants to make a traditional basket. The 43-year-old is a senior member of the Orang Asli tribe (部落)of Ulu Jelai Forest Reserve, Malaysia. Most weeks, Daud will travel in the forest near his village to collect the fibres and plants required for the practice of making handcrafts (手工艺品). It’s a job that requires patience; crafters can sit for the whole afternoons inside bamboo houses, and each basket can take weeks or even months to make. The practice is limited to the region. Daud’s community has lived there for generations, but now, the forest is under threat. A hydro dam (水电坝)is being built in the area. Despite significant resistance to the project, parts of the forest in which the locals collect plant materials have already been cut down for roads to give machinery and workers access to the remote location. The hydro project, which villagers fear will pollute the water and ruin their ancient sites, will be completed by the end of this year and harm those plant resources. Native lands may be considered as things occupying large spaces by outsiders, and loggers (伐木工)just see a forest and valuable trees. For the Orang Asli, it is more than that. Logging is like destroying their historical sites and breaking down their museums. It is their hardware store where they get their building materials, and their hospital where they get their medicines. Although cash-poor, the Orang Asli have provided for themselves through forest resources and farming for generations. “Money isn’t everything here,” according to Daud. “It’s not like the outside. The biggest threat to the Orang Asli is that our land is not recognized. We get moved to new settlements when our land is needed. Without our ancestral site, it is impossible for us to continue our traditions, an important part of cultural knowledge.” 1. Which of the following best describes the crafts? A. Expensive and well-known. B. Popular and easily-made. C. Unique and time-consuming. D. Cheap and high-quality. 2. What problem do the Orang Asli face? A. They fail to earn a living. B. They’ll move to a remote location. C. Their environment is polluted. D. They’ll lack craft-making materials. 3. Why does the author make the comparisons in paragraph 4? A. To express disagreement on logging. B. To show the forest’s value to locals. C. To prove the importance of land. D. To show the long-time impact of the dam. 4. What does Daud imply in the last paragraph? A. Losing land leads to loss of culture. B. Their tribe is often forced to leave homes. C. The Orang Asli need financial support. D. The self-supporting life is not recognized. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章介绍了马来西亚Ulu Jelai森林保护区的Orang Asli部落的人利用森林里的植物资源制作当地特有的手工艺品，但水电坝的建设使森林面临威胁，并对他们的传统文化造成影响。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s a job that requires patience; crafters can sit for the whole afternoons inside bamboo houses, and each basket can take weeks or even months to make. The practice is limited to the region. Daud’s community has lived there for generations, but now, the forest is under threat.(这是一项需要耐心的工作；工匠们可以在高架的竹屋里坐上整个下午，每个竹篮都需要几周甚至几个月的时间来制作。这种做法仅限于该地区。Daud的社区已经在那里居住了几代人，但现在，森林受到了威胁)”可知，这些手工艺品是独特且耗时的。故选C。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Most weeks, Daud will travel in the forest near his village to collect the fibres and plants required for the practice of making handcrafts (手工艺品).(大多数时间，Daud都会在村庄附近的森林里收集制作手工艺品所需的纤维和植物)”和第三段“Despite significant resistance to the project, stretches of forest in which the locals collect plant materials have already been cut down for roads to give machinery and workers access to the remote location.(尽管该项目面临巨大阻力，但当地人收集植物材料的大片森林已经被砍伐，以便为机器和工人提供通往偏远地区的道路)”和“The hydro project, which villagers fear will pollute the water and ruin their ancient sites, will be completed by the end of this year and harm those plant resources.(这个水电工程将于今年年底完工，村民们担心它会污染水源，破坏他们的古老遗址，并损害这些植物资源)”可知，森林里有制作手工艺品所需的纤维和植物。然而为了建造水电坝，当地居民收集植物材料的大片森林已经被砍伐，当地人的植物资源遭到破坏。由此可知，他们将缺乏制作手工艺品的材料。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Logging is like destroying their historical sites and breaking down their museums. It is their hardware store where they get their building materials, and their hospital where they get their medicines.(伐木就像破坏他们的历史遗迹，破坏他们的博物馆。他们在五金店买到建筑材料，在医院买到药品)”可知，通过这些比喻可以看出，作者想展示森林对当地人的重要价值。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Without our ancestral site, it is impossible for us to continue our traditions, a crucial part of cultural knowledge.(没有我们的祖先遗址，我们就不可能延续我们的传统，而传统是文化知识的重要组成部分)”可知，Daud暗示的是失去土地会导致文化的丧失。故选A。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $