专题02 阅读理解 （记叙文）（期末真题汇编，湖南专用）高二英语上学期

专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） Passage 1 人与社会——社会服务与人际沟通 （24-25学年高二上·湖南长沙市雅礼中学·期末） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 For children, gifts are usually one of the most exciting parts of Christmas. While opening presents is thrilling, some kids find happiness in giving rather than receiving. For 12-year-old Jonathan Werner, this is certainly the case. Learning that his father grew up in the foster (领养) system and didn't have much of a Christmas, Werner from Minnesota decided to prepare gifts and basic supplies for children in foster families and domestic violence shelters in four counties. To do so, Werner sold bags of flavored popcorn and chocolate-coated pretzels (双圈饼干), setting a table by the entrance of big stores during the fall. “I’m proud of what he chose to do and the number of people that he can reach with this project,” his dad, Steven Kolk, told Good Morning America. After selling over $56,000 in popcorn, he headed to multiple stores to pick gifts for 138 children. He chose his presents based on letters from the children and lists that social workers shared with him. “He reads every kid’s letter and tries to find something he thinks they are specifically going to like,” Werner's mother said. This year, he bought over 60,000 presents, from clothes to Barbie dolls and LEGO sets. He estimated the total to be around $11,300. Once the shopping was done, he set up a gift-wrapping workshop at home. His family and other community members came to help him. “I just want to bring happiness to kids and make their day at Christmas. They are deserved to be loved and appreciated,” said Werner, whose goal is to get Christmas gifts for every foster child in Minnesota. His project has even sparked more good deeds among his neighbors. “I've also seen it inspire other people in the community, so it's really special. It really brings a tear to my eye and makes me feel like he's really making a difference for people,” Werner's mother shared. 24. Jonathan Werner decided to buy gifts for children in foster families when_______. A. he visited the children in foster families B. he learned the environment his father grew up in C. he knew his father didn't receive any gift as a child D. he knew many families didn't give children gifts at Christmas 25. How did Werner make money to buy presents and supplies? A. By working at the big shops. B. By launching a donation activity. C. By raising money from his family. D. By selling snacks at the entrance of big shops. 26. In what way did Werner know children's preferences? A. He made a questionnaire. B. He asked children what they liked one by one. C. He and social workers conducted a survey on children. D. He read children's letters and the lists given by social workers. 27. Why did Werner carry out the project? A. To make children happy. B. To make her father happy. C. To find happiness in giving. D. To inspire more people to do good deeds. 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. D 27. A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述12岁男孩Jonathan Werner通过售卖零食筹集资金，为领养家庭和家暴庇护所的孩子们准备圣诞礼物的感人故事。 【解析】 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段"Learning that his father grew up in the foster system and didn't have much of a Christmas"可知，当Werner了解到父亲在领养系统中长大，没有过过像样的圣诞节时，他决定为领养家庭的孩子们准备礼物。选项B"了解到他父亲的成长环境"准确概括了这一原因。选项C说他父亲"没有收到任何礼物"过于绝对，文中只说"didn't have much of a Christmas"。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段"Werner sold bags of flavored popcorn and chocolate-coated pretzels, setting a table by the entrance of big stores"可知，他通过在大商店入口处摆摊售卖调味爆米花和巧克力涂层饼干来筹集资金。选项D准确描述了这一方式。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段"He chose his presents based on letters from the children and lists that social workers shared with him"可知，他通过阅读孩子们的来信和社会工作者提供的清单来了解孩子们的喜好。选项D完整准确地概括了这两个信息来源。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段Werner自己的话"I just want to bring happiness to kids and make their day at Christmas"可知，他实施这个项目的主要目的是给孩子们带来快乐。虽然文中提到他"在给予中找到了快乐"，但这是他个人的感受，不是项目的主要目的。 Passage 2 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·百师联盟·期末） For years, Kevin Pang's relationship with his father Jeffrey Pang consisted mainly of brief phone exchanges of small talk or arguments over minor complaint in person. The Pangs immigrated from Hong Kong in 1988 when Kevin was 6 years old. Before settling into America, his cook-loving father put together a notebook of homeland food recipes for their new lives abroad. Kevin says he never thought about food too deeply until he thought about it professionally. “When I became a food writer, I started to have questions about certain Chinese foods and dishes that I had never heard of. My father became this wellspring (源泉) of knowledge and wisdom, ” Kevin recalls. “Suddenly, our two-minute talks were half an hour. ” When it comes to cooking Chinese food, kevin points out that there is no one definition of Chinese food. “Chinese cooking is not hidebound. For example, consider baked pork chop rice (烤猪排饭) , popularized in Hong Kong. It is a pork chop with egg-fried rice. And then you top it with this thick tomato sauce, ” explains Kevin. “And then you top that with some cheese. It's a very interesting combined dish that has some Western British influences, and it's altogether very Chinese as well. ” By the time Kevin joined America's Test Kitchen (ATK) staff in 2020 as its editorial director for digital content, his father had become an Internet celebrity demonstrating the family's recipes. Kevin recognized an opportunity not only to share his own family's food stories but also to apply the ATK method of breaking down recipes into simple steps for the home cook. “I think this cookbook can teach fathers and sons how to connect, how to find a common interest and improve their relationship, ” Kevin says. That feeling has found a fan base, generating nearly 3million views for their online cooking series “Hunger Pangs”, where viewers speak highly of their father-son bond as much as they do of their attractive dishes. 24. Why did Kevin and his father talk longer? A. They needed to prepare recipes together. B. The dad aimed to learn more knowledge. C. Their complaints became less frequent. D. They began sharing a common interest. 25. What does the underlined word “hidebound” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Unpleasant. B. Changeable. C. Inflexible. D. Unpopular. 26. What can we infer about Kevin and his father from the passage? A. They have gained popularity online. B. They run America's Test Kitchen. C. They do dishes to attract followers. D. Their cookbook is about low-fat food. 27. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Cooking at home helps you cook well for less. B. Father and son teach Chinese cooking together. C. Chinese culture is becoming popular in the US. D. Recipes and cooking techniques are quite easy. 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述 Kevin Pang和父亲合作教做中国菜的故事。 【解析】 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中““When I became a food writer, I started to have questions about certain Chinese foods and dishes that I had never heard of. My father became this wellspring (源泉) of knowledge and wisdom, ” Kevin recalls. “Suddenly, our two-minute talks were half an hour. ” (“当我成为一名美食作家时，我开始对一些我从未听说过的中国食物和菜肴产生疑问。 我的父亲成了知识和智慧的源泉，” Kevin回忆道。“突然之间，我们两分钟的谈话变成了半个小时。”)”及第一段中提及的Kevin的父亲喜欢做饭，可知，他们的谈话时间之所以能变长，是因为两人开始有了共同的兴趣。故选D。 【25题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“When it comes to cooking Chinese food, kevin points out that there is no one definition of Chinese food. (谈到烹饪中国菜，凯文指出，中国菜没有一个统一的定义。)”该词后面的举例可知，中国菜的做法不是一成不变的，所以hidebound意为“死板保守的”，和Inflexible同义。故选C。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“That feeling has found a fan base, generating nearly 3million views for their online cooking series “Hunger Pangs”, where viewers speak highly of their father-son bond as much as they do of their attractive dishes. (这种感觉已经有了一个粉丝群，他们的在线烹饪系列“饥饿的痛苦”获得了近300万的观看量，观众们对他们的父子关系和他们的美味菜肴给予了高度评价。)”可知，他们在网络上很受欢迎。故选A。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其最后一段““I think this cookbook can teach fathers and sons how to connect, how to find a common interest and improve their relationship, ” Kevin says. That feeling has found a fan base, generating nearly 3million views for their online cooking series “Hunger Pangs”, where viewers speak highly of their father-son bond as much as they do of their attractive dishes. (“我认为这本食谱可以教会父亲和儿子如何联系，如何找到共同的兴趣并改善他们的关系，” Kevin说。这种感觉已经有了一个粉丝群，他们的在线烹饪系列“饥饿的痛苦”获得了近300万的观看量，观众们对他们的父子关系和他们的美味菜肴给予了高度评价。)”可知，文章主要介绍父子二人合作，一步步教做中国菜的故事。故选B。 Passage 3 人与社会——文学、艺术与体育 （24-25学年高二上·湖南郴州市·期末） Dala horses, the brightly painted wooden horses, with their complex patterns, come from the Dalarna region and date back to the 1600s. Originally carved as toys, they gradually became the symbols of Swedish tradition over time. That was my first learning about Dala horses from a book on Swedish culture. While I didn’t fully understand the deeper meaning at that time, I was immediately drawn to their charm and uniqueness. When I was younger, I remember how excited I was when my parents took me to a craft workshop. I had seen these colorful horses in many places — on postcards, at the zoo and even in shops. But this time, I was going to create one myself. The process was so much fun! First, we started with a small wooden block. We used carving tools to carefully shape the wood into a horse. It was a bit tricky at first, and my hands were so shaky, but as I kept carving, the shape of the horse slowly started to appear. Once we were done carving, it was time to paint! I felt like an artist as I painted tiny flowers and swirls (旋涡) on its body. My horse was not perfect, but it felt like a masterpiece to me! I still remember how proud I felt holding the finished horse. Its patterns, painted in bright red, blue and yellow, looked like the Dala horses I had seen before. My parents told me that the colors and designs meant something special, and I could tell this little wooden horse had a bigger meaning than just being a decoration. Years later, I still have that Dala horse in my room. It’s a reminder of that wonderful day and my connection to Swedish traditions. The Dala horse is more than a piece of art — it’s a symbol of history, culture, and cherished memories. 24. Which is the true statement about the Dala horse? A. It was originally used as a decoration. B. It came from the Swedish region of Dalarna. C. It originated from a famous book in Swedish culture. D. It is a modern invention inspired by traditional wooden toys. 25. How did the author feel when he first learned about the Dala horse? A. Indifferent. B. Confused. C. Fascinated. D. Skeptical. 26. Why did the author like his Dala horse so much? A. His parents spoke highly of his remarkable carving skills. B. It served as a reminder of his bond with Swedish traditions. C. It approached an ideal state of perfection in form and detail. D. It exhibited a remarkable similarity to the ones on postcards. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Dala Horses: Carved from happiness B. Dala Horses: A Swedish Artistic Wonder C. Discovering the Beauty of Dala Horses’ Patterns D. The History and Making of Dala Horses in Sweden 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. B 27. B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从书中了解到瑞典达拉木马，对其产生兴趣，之后在手工坊亲手制作达拉木马，这一经历不仅让作者感受到制作的乐趣，更让作者体会到它所承载的瑞典传统文化。 【解析】 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Dala horses, the brightly painted wooden horses, with their complex patterns, come from the Dalarna region and date back to the 1600s. Originally carved as toys, they gradually became the symbols of Swedish tradition over time.(达拉木马，这些色彩鲜艳、图案复杂的木马，来自达拉纳地区，可追溯到17世纪。最初被雕刻成玩具，随着时间的推移，它们逐渐成为瑞典传统的象征)”可知，达拉木马来自瑞典的达拉纳地区。故选B项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“That was my first learning about Dala horses from a book on Swedish culture. While I didn’t fully understand the deeper meaning at that time, I was immediately drawn to their charm and uniqueness. (那是我第一次从一本关于瑞典文化的书中了解到达拉木马。虽然当时我并没有完全理解其深层含义，但我立刻被它们的魅力和独特性所吸引)”可知，作者第一次了解到达拉木马时，被它们的魅力和独特性所吸引，即感到着迷。故选C项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Years later, I still have that Dala horse in my room. It’s a reminder of that wonderful day and my connection to Swedish traditions.(多年后，我的房间里还放着那匹达拉木马。它让我想起了那个美好的日子，以及我与瑞典传统的联系)”可推知，作者非常喜欢他的达拉木马，因为它提醒着作者与瑞典传统的联系。故选B项。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Dala horses, the brightly painted wooden horses, with their complex patterns, come from the Dalarna region and date back to the 1600s. (达拉木马，这些色彩鲜艳、图案复杂的木马，来自达拉纳地区，可追溯到17世纪)”和最后一段“Years later, I still have that Dala horse in my room. It’s a reminder of that wonderful day and my connection to Swedish traditions. The Dala horse is more than a piece of art — it’s a symbol of history, culture, and cherished memories. (多年后，我房间里仍然有那匹达拉木马。它让我想起那个美好的日子以及我与瑞典传统的联系。达拉木马不仅仅是一件艺术品——它是历史、文化和珍贵记忆的象征)” 可知，介绍了达拉木马的起源，讲述作者了解并亲手制作达拉木马的经历，最后强调它不仅是一件艺术品，更是瑞典历史文化和珍贵回忆的象征。由此可知，B项 “Dala Horses: A Swedish Artistic Wonder (达拉木马：瑞典的艺术奇迹)”适合作文章标题。故选B项。 Passage 4 人与社会——文学、艺术与体育 （24-25学年高二上·湖南娄底市·期末） By the time she turned 18, Khadijah Williams had attended twelve schools. She had lived in shelters, in parks, and in motels, never in a permanent residence for more than a few months. She had tolerated the blames of students who considered her as “different”. Homeless since early childhood, Khadijah struggled all her life to hide her circumstances from teachers and fellow students. However, academics proved to be a way for her to find confidence in herself again. For instance, at the age of 9, she placed in the 99th percentile on a state exam, and her teacher told her she was “gifted”. From that moment forward, Khadijah decided to do whatever it took to keep herself in that category. “I was so proud of being smart. I never wanted people to say, ‘You got the easy way out because you’re homeless,’” she said. “I never saw it as an excuse.” By the second year of high school, she realized that she could not succeed in getting the further education she dreamed of without getting help to go beyond what her current school could offer. She talked to teachers and counselors (辅导员) who helped her apply to summer community college classes, scholarships, and enrichment programs. And in 11th grade, when she enrolled at Jefferson High School, she decided to complete the rest of her school career there—a decision that meant taking a bus each morning at 4 a. m. and not getting home until 11 p. m. Her perseverance and hard work paid off, however. When she poured the story of her life into her Harvard University college application, she was accepted. Once Khadijah felt ready to tell her story, it won her notice not only from college admissions boards but also from the news media, including Oprah, who introduced Khadijah on her show. Now as a successful student at Harvard, Khadijah continues to use the lessons of her extraordinary life to help and inspire other students. 24. What was Khadijah’s life like before she turned 18? A. She was badly treated at home. B. She struggled with academics. C. She had lived in various places. D. She often misbehaved at school. 25. How did Khadijah find confidence in herself again? A. By hiding her circumstance from others. B. By working hard for academic success. C. By being proud of her homeless background. D. By getting help from teachers and counselors. 26. Why did Khadijah apply for summer community college program? A. To use her experience to inspire others. B. To get financial help from her teachers. C. To realize her dream to go to university. D. To be admitted to Jefferson High School. 27. What is the text mainly about? A. Khadijah’s success in her academic pursuits. B. Khadijah’s experience of overcoming adversity. C. Khadijah’s involvement in community service. D. Khadijah’s achievements at Harvard University. 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. C 27. B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了自幼无家可归的Khadijah辗转多所学校，饱受同学的嘲笑和轻视，最终在个人的努力和老师的帮助下成功考入哈佛大学的故事。 【解析】 【24题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第一段中“She had lived in shelters, in parks, and in motels, never in a permanent residence for more than a few months. (她住过收容所、公园和汽车旅馆，从来没有在一个固定住所住过几个月。)”可知，她曾住在不同的地方。故选C。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“However, academics proved to be a way for her to find confidence in herself again. (学习成绩证明是她重新找回自信的一种方式)”可知，莉兹通过努力学习获得学术上的成功来重拾信心。故选B。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段中“By the second year of high school, she realized that she could not succeed in getting the further education she dreamed of without getting help to go beyond what her current school could offer. She talked to teachers and counselors (辅导员) who helped her apply to summer community college classes, scholarships, and enrichment programs. (在高二的时候，她意识到，如果没有得到学校提供的帮助，她就无法成功地接受她梦寐以求的进一步教育。她与帮助她申请暑期社区大学课程、奖学金和充实项目的老师和辅导员进行了交谈。)”可知，为了实现她上大学的梦想，她申请暑期社区大学项目。故选C。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章最后一段中“Once Khadijah felt ready to tell her story, it won her notice not only from college admissions boards but also from the news media, including Oprah, who introduced Khadijah on her show. Now as a successful student at Harvard, Khadijah continues to use the lessons of her extraordinary life to help and inspire other students. (当Khadijah觉得准备好讲述自己的故事时，这不仅引起了大学招生委员会的注意，也引起了新闻媒体的注意，包括Oprah，她在自己的节目中介绍了Khadijah。现在，作为哈佛大学的一名成功学生，Khadijah继续用她非凡的人生经验来帮助和激励其他学生。)”可知，文章讲述了自幼无家可归的Khadijah辗转多所学校，饱受同学的嘲笑和轻视，最终在个人的努力和老师的帮助下成功考入哈佛大学的故事。选项B“Khadijah’s experience of overcoming adversity. (Khadijah克服逆境的经历)”符合题意。故选B。 Passage 5 人与社会——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南邵东一中·期末） My eighteen-year-old daughter Julia called twenty minutes after she left, saying she had an accident. I grabbed my shoes and was in the car in less than a minute. When I finally saw her, I hugged her tightly. Then I looked at the other driver. Learning that he fell asleep behind the wheel at about seventy miles an hour when the speed limit was forty-five, I could have choked him. “It could have been worse,” I reminded myself as she cried all the way to the doctor’s office. Luckily, four days after the accident, Julia felt better. At her appointment, her doctor cleared her to resume normal activities, including driving. But I could tell by her look that she had no intention of getting behind the wheel. Later that day, I sat with Julia as she spoke on the phone with our insurance agent. On the phone, she was professional, telling the agent what had happened in a clear, brief way. I realized she sounded like an adult. And adults drive cars. I realized that no matter how I felt about it, allowing Julia to give in to her fear wasn’t good for her. When she hung up, I hugged her. “You’re stronger than you think,” I said. “And tomorrow you’re going to drive my car and meet your friends for lunch. You just have to push through the fear and do it, and it will get easier each time you do.” I ignored the fear in her eyes and the way my heart sped up when I thought about Julia behind the wheel again. The next day, Julia drove my car to meet her friends. As I watched her leave, I felt nervous and proud. She texted me when she got to the restaurant, and I felt my heart rate return to normal. The tears I’d been holding back all week flooded my eyes. Watching her leave the house without me for the first time since the accident was frightening, but it was also necessary. 24. What was the author’s reaction to the driver’s behavior? A. She almost burst with anger. B. She felt guilty for her daughter. C. She felt sympathy for him. D. She was choked with sorrow. 25. What did the doctor suggest to Julia? A. Staying away from driving. B. Attending a driving lesson. C. Contacting the insurance agent. D. Retaking her routine activities. 26. What did the author realize when Julia spoke on the phone? A. The driver took the blame for the accident. B. The accident had been worse than expected. C. Julia should overcome the fear to drive. D. Julia was smart to deal with any trouble. 27. Why did the author cry at Julia’s text? A. Julia was good at learning to drive. B. Julia recovered mentally and physically. C. Julia had supportive friends and parents. D. Julia could look after herself when driving. 【答案】24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。十八岁的女儿经历车祸，恢复健康后，终于在作者的鼓励下，自己再次开车离开家，安全到达目的地。 【解析】 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Learning that he fell asleep behind the wheel at about seventy miles an hour when the speed limit was forty-five, I could have choked him.(当我得知他在时速70英里的时候睡着了，而限速是45英里时，我真想掐死他。)”可知，作者对司机的行为是她几乎气炸了。故选A项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句“At her appointment, her doctor cleared her to resume normal activities, including driving.(在她的预约中，她的医生允许她恢复正常活动，包括开车。)” 可知，医生给茱莉亚提的建议是重新安排她的日常活动。故选D项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段的第五、六、七句“I realized that no matter how I felt about it, allowing Julia to give in to her fear wasn’t good for her. When she hung up, I hugged her. “You’re stronger than you think,” I said. (我意识到，不管我是怎么想的，允许茱莉亚屈服于她的恐惧对她没有好处。她挂了电话，我拥抱了她。“你比你想象的要坚强，”我说。)”可知，当茱莉亚打电话时，作者意识到朱莉娅应该克服开车的恐惧。故选C项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的后四句“As I watched her leave, I felt nervous and proud. She texted me when she got to the restaurant, and I felt my heart rate return to normal. The tears I’d been holding back all week flooded my eyes. Watching her leave the house without me for the first time since the accident was frightening, but it was also necessary.(当我看着她离开时，我感到既紧张又自豪。她一到餐厅就给我发短信，我觉得我的心率恢复了正常。我压抑了整整一个星期的泪水涌上了我的眼睛。看着她在事故发生后第一次独自离开家，我感到很害怕，但这也是必要的。 )”可知，作者收到茱莉亚安全到达的信息后哭了，是因为茱莉亚在车祸后，她的精神和身体都恢复了。故选B项。 Passage 6 人与社会——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南邵东市高二联考·期末） On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating e-mail from a high school friend, inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes. The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45years old, all strangers, would gather on the Portuguese coast to accept the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves. As a fan of travel, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a-lifetime journey. Through my 33 years, I’ve observed a common adult tendency: We often limit ourselves to improving skills we already have. There’s a certain pride in improving our expert knowledge, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to ignoring other areas of potential growth. Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group. Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a passionate desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow. The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate (驾驭). Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air. Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked. Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on. While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try. 24. What motivated the author to join the surf trip to Portugal? A. The longing to seek and enjoy a challenge. B. The need to reunite with a high school friend. C. The love to meet strangers with shared interest. D. The chance to undertake work duties in Portugal. 25. What is a common tendency among adults according to the author? A. They refuse to upgrade their professional skills. B. They tend to improve their existing skills only. C. They avoid exploring new areas on purpose. D. They are too proud to improve themselves. 26. Which of the following can best describe the author’s surfing experiences? A. Tough but worthwhile. B. Common and smooth. C. Boring and discouraging. D. Relaxing but unpredictable. 27. What does the text want to convey? A. Birds of a feather flock together. B. He who laughs last, laughs best. C. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. D. The grass is always greener on the other side. 【答案】24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过作者参加葡萄牙女性冲浪冒险之旅的经历，展示了尝试新技能和挑战自我舒适区的重要性。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating e-mail from a high school friend, inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes. (在5月一个寒冷的早晨，我收到了一位高中朋友发来的一封有趣的电子邮件，邀请我参加为期10天的葡萄牙女子冲浪冒险活动。这个提议是不可抗拒的，我立刻知道我的答案是肯定的。)”以及“As a fan of travel, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a-lifetime journey.(作为一名旅行爱好者，我很快就得到了老板的许可，开始了这次千载难逢的旅行。)”可知，作者收到了高中朋友的邀请，并且觉得这是一个无法抗拒的提议，立即决定参加这次充满挑战的冲浪冒险，因此加入葡萄牙冲浪之旅的动机是渴望寻求和享受挑战。故选A。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“We often limit ourselves to improving skills we already have. There’s a certain pride in improving our expert knowledge, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to ignoring other areas of potential growth.( 我们常常把自己局限于提高已有的技能。提高我们的专业知识，在我们选择的领域变得越来越博学，这是一种自豪感，但无意中，这种关注往往使其他技能得不到发展，并导致忽视其他潜在的增长领域。)”可知，作者认为成年人有一种自豪感，即通过提高自己在所选领域的专业知识来变得越来越有知识，但这种关注往往无意中忽视了其他技能和潜在的发展领域即他们倾向于只提高自己现有的技能。故选B。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air. Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked. Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on. (在我们出色的教练的带领下，我们一起面对海浪。有时，下着大雨，海浪在我们周围拍打，但我们仍然在那里。每一次滑倒，空气中都充满了鼓励的话语。老实说，我可能大部分时间都僵在骨头上，但这并不重要，因为真正的快乐和个人成就的新水平已经被解锁了。学习一项新技能教会了我在新事物上做得不好时的谦卑，以及当你最终掌握了你一直在做的事情时产生的自豪感。)” 可知，第四段描述了作者和团队在艰难的条件下冲浪，如海滩的浅水和滑溜溜的岩石、雨水和巨大的波浪等。然而，尽管面临这些困难，作者仍然感到快乐和成就感，因为学习新技能带来了真正的快乐和个人成就即作者冲浪经历的是“艰难但值得”。故选A。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，作者受到了高中朋友的邀请，决定参加这次由不同年龄段的陌生女性组成的10天冲浪活动。尽管面临诸多困难，如不同的个性和背景、陌生的冲浪环境以及学习新技能的挑战，作者和队友们还是克服重重难关，最终体会到了学习新技能的乐趣和成就感。作者认为，尝试新事物和走出舒适区能够激发个人的潜力和自信心，同时也鼓励读者要勇于挑战自我，不断探索新的可能性。作者通过描述自己尝试冲浪的经历，强调了走出舒适区、接受挑战和相信自己的重要性。C选项“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. (生活从你舒适区的尽头开始。)” 符合题意。故选C。 Passage 7 人与社会——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南益阳市·期末） As a university student, my days have been filled with various activities, including a new job, a research position, university courses, gym sessions, and guitar practice. Sometimes it felt like too much to balance all these activities, and I was eager for some quiet time alone. However, a remarkable change occurred when I decided to start waking up at 5:30 am. At first, it was incredibly challenging and made me quite unhappy. I frequently turned off the alarm clock, causing me to miss buses and trains, leading to tardiness at work and subsequent issues. But then, I laid my eyes on a book titled “Morning Miracle”, which motivated me to rise 30 minutes earlier. I adopted a straightforward routine: spending five minutes journaling, sipping water slowly, taking deep breaths to unwind, doing a few push-ups, and glancing at a board displaying my goals. After persevering for 21 days, my job performance improved dramatically. I felt more focused and energetic, and this wasn’t just because I thought it would. The quiet morning helps me focus on my tasks. I learned to do one thing at a time. And this saved me from getting mentally exhausted. I also started my day by thinking about the good things and writing down what I’m grateful for to manage stress. Next, I prioritized (优先处理) my tasks depending on how important they are, ensuring that I addressed the most crucial ones first. I also made sure to take breaks during the day to recharge. I also set aside time for learning and self-improvement, aiming to advance in my career by gaining new skills and knowledge. To maintain this morning routine, I ensured that I was in bed by 10 pm, allowing me to start my day at 5:30 am. This habit used the peaceful mornings to enhance my physical, mental, and emotional well-being. However, I managed to overcome these difficulties. By making these adjustments, I found a newfound balance in my busy life as a university student. 24. What problem did the writer face before changing his wake-up time? A. Lack of sleep. B. Lack of motivation. C. Poor study performance. D. An imbalance in activities. 25. What does the underlined word “tardiness” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Lateness. B. Tiredness. C. Progress. D. Efficiency. 26. On what basis did the author prioritize tasks? A. Difficulty. B. Importance. C. Complexity. D. Availability. 27. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To explain the importance of waking up early. B. To recommend a book called “Morning Miracle”. C. To share how the writer found balance in his life. D. To describe the writer’s busy life as a university student. 【答案】24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 【导语】本文是篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过早起改变自己的作息时间，从而使自己的生活、学习都发生了很大的变化，健康状况也得到了较大的提升，作者也因此在繁忙的大学生生活中找到了新的平衡。 【解析】 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Sometimes it felt like too much to balance all these activities, and I was eager for some quiet time alone.(有时候，平衡所有这些活动感觉太难了，我渴望有一段安静的独处时间。)”可知，在改变他的起床时间前 ，作者面对着不能平衡这些活动的困难。故选D。 【25题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段“I frequently turned off the alarm clock, causing me to miss buses and trains, leading to tardiness at work and subsequent issues(我经常关掉闹钟，以致于我错过了公共汽车和火车，导致上班tardiness和随后的问题)”可知，赶不上公交车和火车，会让作者上班迟到，故tardiness表示“迟到”。故选A。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Next, I prioritized (优先处理) my tasks depending on how important they are, ensuring that I addressed the most crucial ones first.(接下来，我根据任务的重要程度对它们进行优先排序，确保我先处理最重要的任务。)”可知，作者以任务的重要性为基础，决定优先处理哪个任务。故选B。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Sometimes it felt like too much to balance all these activities, and I was eager for some quiet time alone. However, a remarkable change occurred when I decided to start waking up at 5:30 am.(有时候，平衡所有这些活动感觉太难了，我渴望有一段安静的独处时间。然而，当我决定开始在早上5:30起床时，一个显著的变化发生了。)”和最后一段“By making these adjustments, I found a newfound balance in my busy life as a university student.(通过这些调整，我在繁忙的大学生生活中找到了新的平衡。)”可知，本文主要是为了分享了作者如何通过调整作息时间，在大学生活中找到了新的平衡。故选C。 Passage 8 人与社会——历史、社会与文化 （24-25学年高二上·湖南永州市·期末） Ever since my daughter Gabi was just a young child, she has been curious about the world around her, always ready to ask “why” and “how” questions. I thought it could be fun to talk to my daughter about female scientists. I discovered there was a scientist, Ada Lovelace. She had a love for mathematics and a belief that computers can be used to finish many tasks humans do. I told Gabi about Lovelace's contributions to the field and the impact she had on me as a scientist and mathematician. Today, computers are such an essential part of our daily lives; we can’t imagine living without them. The idea that computers can go beyond just calculating numbers and perform any abstract operation is the phenomenon of our technology. However, not everyone knows that this idea dates back to long before the first programmable, general-purpose digital computer was introduced in the 1940s. This concept goes back to the 1800s, thanks to Loveluce, a pioneer in mathematics and computing, who was recognized as the first computer programmer. Lovelace also held her belief that while computers had endless potential, they could not be truly intelligent. She argued that AI can’t create anything original without learning from human input. This is still true today as AI becomes increasingly common in our everyday lives. While ChatGPT and similar AI tools may seem to have a “mind” of their own, those tools are simply parroting human-generated content on the internet. Lovelace was an incredibly intelligent woman, who contributed so much to mathematics and computer science. Her enthusiasm and determination led her to look further and search deeper. I hope Loyelace will inspire my daughter and other young girls to consider following in her footsteps. 24. What can be learned about Gabi? A. She has great admiration for Lovelace. B. She has a dream of becoming a scientist. C. She shows strong curiosity about the world. D. She believes computers are as smart as humans. 25. What does the author stress in paragraph 2? A. The invention of computers. B. Lovelace’s contribution to science. C. The development of technology. D. Lovelace’s education background. 26. What does the underlined word “parroting” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Repeating. B. Creating. C. Appreciating. D. Imagining. 27. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text? A. To show her interest in science. B. To explain the significance of computers. C. To provide an example for girls to follow. D. To demonstrate the disadvantage of computers. 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. A 27. C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与女儿Gabi谈论女科学家Ada Lovelace的故事，介绍了Lovelace对科学的贡献及其对后代的启发。 【解析】 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Ever since my daughter Gabi was just a young child, she has been curious about the world around her, always ready to ask “why” and “how” questions. I thought it could be fun to talk to my daughter about female scientists.(自从我的女儿Gabi还是个孩子时，她就对周围的世界充满了好奇，总是准备好问‘为什么’和‘如何’这样的问题)”可知，Gabi对世界充满了强烈的好奇心。故选C。 【25题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“However, not everyone knows that this idea dates back to long before the first programmable, general-purpose digital computer was introduced in the 1940s. This concept goes back to the 1800s, thanks to Loveluce, a pioneer in mathematics and computing, who was recognized as the first computer programmer.(然而，并不是每个人都知道，这个想法可以追溯到20世纪40年代第一台可编程的通用数字计算机问世之前很久。这个概念可以追溯到19世纪，多亏了Loveluce，数学和计算的先驱，她被认为是第一个计算机程序员)”可推知，此段强调了Lovelace对科学的贡献。故选B。 【26题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第三段的“Lovelace also held her belief that while computers had endless potential, they could not be truly intelligent. She argued that AI can’t create anything original without learning from human input (洛夫莱斯还认为，虽然计算机有无限的潜力，但它们不可能真正智能。她认为，如果不从人类输入中学习，人工智能就无法创造出任何原创的东西)”可知，洛夫莱斯认为计算机不可能真正智能，不从人类输入中学习就无法创造出任何原创的东西；结合划线词所在句中的让步状语从句“While ChatGPT and similar AI tools may seem to have a “mind” of their own(虽然ChatGPT和类似的人工智能工具似乎有自己的‘思想’)”可知，“those tools are simply parroting human-generated content on the internet(这些工具只是在互联网上parroting人类生成的内容)”表达的意思是“这些工具只是重复人类生成的内容”，即这些内容不是这些工具原创的，划线词“parroting”的意思是“重复”，与repeating同义。故选A。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I hope Loyelace will inspire my daughter and other young girls to consider following in her footsteps.(我希望Lovelace能够激励我的女儿和其他年轻女孩考虑追随她的脚步)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为了提供一个女孩们可以效仿的榜样。故选C。 Passage 9 人与自然——自然生态 （24-25学年高二上·湖南岳阳市岳阳中学·期末） When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making. After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing chemicals? With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco-machine. The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge (污泥). First, he constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the sludge. He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water. Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse — like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China. “Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair.” 28. What can we learn about John from the first two paragraphs? A. He was fond of traveling. B. He enjoyed being alone. C. He had an inquiring mind. D. He longed to be a doctor. 29. Why did John put the sludge into the tanks? A. To feed the animals. B. To build an ecosystem. C. To protect the plants. D. To test the eco-machine. 30. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Fuzhou? A. To review John’s research plans. B. To show an application of John’s idea. C. To compare John’s different jobs. D. To erase doubts about John’s invention. 31. What is the basis for John’s work? A. Nature can repair itself. B. Organisms need water to survive. C. Life on Earth is diverse. D. Most tiny creatures live in groups. 【答案】28. C 29. D 30. B 31. A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了John Todd从小就很爱思考且好学，他建造了一个生态机器，利用自然可以自我修复的原理来净化污水。 【解析】 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making. (当约翰·托德还是个孩子的时候，他喜欢探索房子周围的树林，观察大自然是如何解决问题的。例如，一条肮脏的小溪流经植物和微小生物居住的岩石后，往往会变得清澈。长大后，约翰开始思考这个过程是否可以用来清理人们制造的混乱)”以及第二段“After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing chemicals? (在大学学习了农业、医学和渔业之后，约翰又回到了观察自然和提出问题的生活中。为什么某些植物能捕获有害细菌？哪些鱼类会食用致癌化学物质？)”可知，约翰聪颖好学、好奇心很强。故选C。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“After a few weeks, John added the sludge. (几个星期后，约翰把污泥加了进去)”以及倒数第三段“He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water. (他对结果感到惊讶。生态机器里的动植物把污泥当成了食物，开始吃了起来！几周之内，它就被消化了，只剩下纯净水)”可知，约翰把污泥放进罐子里是为了测试生态机器。故选D。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse — like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China. (这些年来，约翰承担了许多重大工作。他开发了一个类似温室的设施，可以处理来自南伯灵顿1600户家庭的污水。他还设计了一种生态机器来清洁中国东南部城市福州的运河水)”可推知，作者提到福州的目的是展示约翰想法的应用。故选B。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair. (你把生物体放在新的关系中，观察会发生什么。然后让这些新系统自行发展自我修复的方式)”可知，约翰工作的基础是自然可以自我修复。故选A。 Passage 10 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南长沙市明德中学·期末） I was in middle school when I had my first bout with anxiety, it began when I struggled with the pressure of being on a sports team. Being constantly compared to others caused a pit in my stomach that kept rising. I was scared and uncomfortable. I had to find a way to cope. My therapist taught me to fill in the gaps, because anxiety would show up on and on its own schedule, and I had to be prepared to deal with it. I knew I had to turn to something I enjoyed in order to cope. I love to write. As a child, my father always influenced me to write my own story. In middle school, I wrote letters to my future self in a diary. Today, I run the feature section in our student newspaper La Vista, which interviews student staff and alumni about their hobbies they’ve turned into passions. In the beginning, I didn’t know what to write. But as the words began to flow, I began acknowledging feelings I’d been pushing down. If I experienced uneasiness, even queasiness, I’d write about it. If I felt guilty for having anxiety, I’d write about it. If I felt like everyone else was handling their anxiety way better than me, I’d write about it. Writing allowed me to look at my feelings as a third person, and just as a friend might tell you that you’re being too hard on yourself, or only looks like people are handling their anxiety well. Writing allowed me to look at the absurdity and the high standards I set for myself. Writing opens up my heart and relinquishes the pit in my stomach that tells me I am not good enough, or I will make the wrong decision. As I write more and more it’s like exercise. Maybe I don’t want to get started, but as I move the pen across the page, I feel stronger. I fell proud of myself. I fell accomplished. The actual content of what I write is less important than writing itself. I kept writing, it is powerful to me, and I see it has the power to calm me down and sharpen my focus. Writing has been a gift. 24. What brought about the author’s initial anxiety during middle school years? A. Talking with friends. B. Keeping a diary. C. Joining a sports team D. Seeing a therapist. 25. What does the underlined word “alumni” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Workers. B. Graduates. C. Coaches. D. Principals. 26. How does the author cope with anxiety through writing? A. By writing about his own feelings. B. By writing letters to his future self. C. By writing about other people’s stories. D. By writing about interviews with others. 27. Why does the author consider writing a gift? A. Because it speaks volumes about his position. B. Because it relieves the author’s sense of pride. C. Because it makes the author feel physically stronger. D. Because it settles him down and clarifies his thoughts. 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在中学时期通过写作来应对焦虑的经历，并描述了写作如何帮助他处理内心的情感，增强自我认知和情绪管理能力。 【解析】 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“I was in middle school when I had my first bout with anxiety, it began when I struggled with the pressure of being on a sports team. Being constantly compared to others caused a pit in my stomach that kept rising. I was scared and uncomfortable.(我第一次与焦虑作斗争是在中学的时候，当时我正为加入运动队而感到压力巨大。不断被拿来与他人比较让我心里越来越不舒服，仿佛肚子里有个深坑在不断上升。我感到害怕和不安)”可知，参加运动队导致了作者在中学时期最初的焦虑。故选C项。 【25题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线单词句中“Today, I run the feature section in our student newspaper La Vista, which interviews student staff and alumni about their hobbies they’ve turned into passions.(今天，我在我们学生报纸《La Vista》的专题栏目工作，这个栏目采访了学生员工和alumni，谈论他们将爱好转化为激情的故事)”由此可知，此处为采访学生员工和毕业生。故可猜测划线单词alumni为“毕业生”的意思，和B选项Graduates“毕业生”意思一致。故选B项。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“If I experienced uneasiness, even queasiness, I’d write about it. If I felt guilty for having anxiety, I’d write about it. If I felt like everyone else was handling their anxiety way better than me, I’d write about it. Writing allowed me to look at my feelings as a third person, and just as a friend might tell you that you’re being too hard on yourself, or only looks like people are handling their anxiety well.( 如果我感到不安，甚至恶心，我就会把它写下来。如果我因为焦虑而感到内疚，我就会把它写下来。如果我觉得其他人处理焦虑的方式都比我好，我就会写下来。写作让我以第三人的身份看待自己的感受，就像一个朋友可能会告诉你，你对自己太苛刻了，或者只是看起来人们很好地处理了自己的焦虑)”可知，作者是通过写自己的感受来应对焦虑的。故选A项。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“I kept writing, it is powerful to me, and I see it has the power to calm me down and sharpen my focus. Writing has been a gift.( 我一直在写作，它对我很有力量，我看到它有力量让我冷静下来，提高我的注意力。写作是一个礼物)”可知，作者认为写作是一种礼物是因为它能让作者平静下来，理清思路。故选D项。 Passage 11 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南长沙市长郡中学·期末） Scott had just graduated when a job posted on a Harvard mailing list caught her eye: two students had an idea for a company offering on-demand household services. They needed a chief technical officer to design the website and app. Scott joined their company, offered novel ideas and helped it grow to the point where it runs in 28 major U. S. cities, plus more in Canada. “I wanted to make my own money,” Scott said. While still in high school, Scott co-founded a multifunctional network service platform. She sold it to a software company before her freshman year at Harvard. Scott was interested in entrepreneurship (创业) while still in high school. Her father, a businessman, sowed the seeds of entrepreneurship in her mind, while her elementary school teacher introduced her to coding (编程). It wasn’t long before those enthusiasms joined each other. Always planning to study computer science, Scott chose the Harvard John A．Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Attending Harvard realized a dream she and her father had shared. Even as she was studying computer science, she was gaining other skills that would pay off in her career as an entrepreneur. “Harvard encourages a multidisciplinary approach to education and comprehensive abilities, which can be beneficial and necessary for entrepreneurs who often need to deal with various aspects of business,” she said. By day, she does coding at a big company. She’s also become an investor in other small businesses. “When I invest in a startup, I’m looking for a passionate team with an innovative idea that addresses a clear market need,” she said. It’s been a while since Scott co-founded a company of her own, but that doesn’t mean she’s done with that part of her life. She makes the most of every business experience to acquire new skills. For her, each experience is an opportunity to study. When the next company opportunity presents itself, she’ll just be that much more ready with what she’s gained and gain new insights from it. 24. Which can best describe Scott according to paragraph 1? A. Strong-willed and outgoing. B. Creative and ambitious. C. Cooperative and generous. D. Hard-working and independent. 25. What is the function of paragraph 2? A. To demonstrate Scott’s talents. B. To reveal the reason for Scott’s success. C. To describe Scott’s background. D. To show the sources of Scott’s interests. 26. How does Harvard’s education influence Scott? A. It inspires her to be an investor. B. It equips her with many business skills. C. It fires her passion for computers. D. It offers her an entrepreneurial platform. 27. What message is conveyed in the last paragraph? A. There is no end to learning. B. Interest is the best teacher. C. Good things come to those who wait. D. To be prepared is half the victory. 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. B 27. A 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Scott在成长的道路上，将对创业的热爱与计算机编程爱好结合，一步步走向成功的故事。 【解析】 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Scott joined their company, offered novel ideas and helped it grow to the point where it runs in 28 major U. S. cities, plus more in Canada. “I wanted to make my own money,” Scott said. While still in high school, Scott co-founded a multifunctional network service platform. She sold it to a software company before her freshman year at Harvard.(斯科特加入了他们的公司，提出了新颖的想法，并帮助公司发展到在美国28个主要城市开展业务，在加拿大也有更多的城市。“我想自己赚钱，”斯科特说。还在高中的时候，斯科特就与人共同创立了一个多功能网络服务平台。她在上哈佛大学一年级之前把它卖给了一家软件公司)”可知，她提出了新颖的想法，很有创造力，想自己赚钱，和别人共同创建了一个多功能网络服务平台，很有抱负。故选B。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Scott was interested in entrepreneurship (创业) while still in high school. Her father, a businessman, sowed the seeds of entrepreneurship in her mind, while her elementary school teacher introduced her to coding (编程). It wasn’t long before those enthusiasms joined each other.(斯科特在高中时就对创业感兴趣。她的父亲是一名商人，在她的脑海里播下了创业的种子，而她的小学老师则向她介绍了编程。没过多久，这些热情就相互融合在一起了)”可知，第二段是为了展示Scott对创业和编程的兴趣的来源。故选D。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Harvard encourages a multidisciplinary approach to education and comprehensive abilities, which can be beneficial and necessary for entrepreneurs who often need to deal with various aspects of business(哈佛鼓励多学科的教育方法和综合能力，这对于经常需要处理商业各个方面的企业家来说是有益和必要的)”可知，Scott在哈佛学到了必备的商业知识和技能。故选B。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It’s been a while since Scott co-founded a company of her own, but that doesn’t mean she’s done with that part of her life. She makes the most of every business experience to acquire new skills. For her, each experience is an opportunity to study. When the next company opportunity presents itself, she’ll just be that much more ready with what she’s gained and gain new insights from it.(斯科特与人联合创办自己的公司已经有一段时间了，但这并不意味着她已经结束了自己生活中的那一部分。她充分利用每一次商业经验来获得新的技能。对她来说，每一次经历都是一次学习的机会。当下一个公司的机会出现时，她就会对她所获得的东西做好更充分的准备，并从中获得新的见解)”可知，虽然Scott已经与人联合创办了她自己的公司，但她并没有停下脚步，她会充分利用每一次商业经历掌握新的技能。如果下一个商业机会出现，她会更加从容，并从中获得新的见解。这表明她在不断地学习和积累新知识，A项“学习永无止境”。故选A。 Passage 12 人与自我——社会服务与人际沟通 （24-25学年高二上·湖南长沙市周南中学·期末） On a Friday evening in December, two weeks before Christmas, I lost my job. I hadn’t seen it coming. I was excited for the weekend, when my daughter, Kristil, then12, and I planned to get our Christmas tree. Suddenly I listened to my voice mail: “We’ re sorry but your work assignment has ended as of today.” My heart sank. I wasn’t just a single mother; I was the only parent. My paycheck was what our survival relied on. Over the next week, as my bank account grew smaller, I crazily applied for jobs, but I was defeated. I glanced out of the window one day. It had been snowing on and off all morning. I noticed a woman with short white hair struggling to open her car door against the wind. As she got out, I realized it was my old professor, Mrs Heffernan. I hadn’t seen her since we’d met for lunch three months ago. I’d first met Mrs Heffernan 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edge Wood College. Kristil was 3 at the time, and I sometimes took her to class. Mrs Heffernan was understanding and would bring coloring books to occupy Kristil. Even after I graduated, Mrs Heffernan kept in touch. I had grown to love her like family. I rushed to the front of my building. “What are you doing out in this weather?” I asked as we hugged. “Well, I tried to call last week but couldn’t get through. Then I called your job and they said you weren’t working there anymore, so I thought I would come by,” she said. “I have gifts for you and Kristil.” I made her a cup of tea and we talked. Just being in Mrs Heffernan’s presence gave me hope that things would be all right. As she got up to leave, she handed me a Christmas card and kissed me on the cheek. I walked her to her car and waved as she pulled away. When I opened her card I was in shock. Hundred dollar bills fell onto the table. Tears of gratitude filled my eyes as I counted. Mrs Heffernan had given me $1,000. 24. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph? A. She sent an e-mail. B. She was separated from her husband. C. She was fired unexpectedly. D. She couldn’t afford a Christmas tree. 25. What role might Mrs Heffernan play in the author’s life after graduation? A. A life advisor. B. A respectable friend. C. A helpful guide. D. A professional teacher. 26. What was Heffernan’s real purpose of visiting the author? A. To have a talk with her. B. To wish her a merry Christmas. C. To give her daughter coloring books. D. To offer her some financial help. 27. Which words can best describe Mrs Heffernan? A. Warm-hearted and brave. B. Kind-hearted and generous. C. Friendly and confident. D. Wealthy and positive. 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. D 27. B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者失业后得到前教授Heffernan经济帮助的故事。 【解析】 【24题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第一段中“Suddenly I listened to my voice mail: “We’ re sorry but your work assignment has ended as of today.” My heart sank. (突然，我听到了我的语音邮件：“很抱歉，你的工作任务从今天开始就结束了。”我的心沉了下去)”可知，作者是被意外解雇的。故选C。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第三段中“Even after I graduated, Mrs Heffernan kept in touch. I had grown to love her like family. (即使在我毕业后，Heffernan夫人也保持着联系。我已经像爱家人一样爱她了)”可知，Heffernan教授在作者的生活中可能扮演了一个值得尊敬的朋友的角色。故选B。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。由文章最后一段“When I opened her card I was in shock. Hundred dollar bills fell onto the table. Tears of gratitude filled my eyes as I counted. Mrs Heffernan had given me $1,000. (当我打开她的卡片时，我惊呆了。一百美元的钞票掉到了桌子上。当我数着的时候，感激的泪水充满了我的眼睛。赫夫南夫人给了我1000美元)”可知，她拜访作者的真正目的是提供一些经济上的帮助。故选D。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第三段中“Mrs Heffernan was understanding and would bring coloring books to occupy Kristil. (Heffernan夫人非常理解我们，还会拿来涂色书让Kristil打发时间)”和最后一段中“Hundred dollar bills fell onto the table. Tears of gratitude filled my eyes as I counted. Mrs Heffernan had given me $1,000. (一百美元的钞票掉到了桌子上。当我数着的时候，感激的泪水充满了我的眼睛。赫夫南夫人给了我1000美元)”可知，Heffernan教授善良且慷慨。故选B。 Passage 13 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南长沙市一中·期末） A friend recently showed me her planned trip to Italy. Over cups of tea, she laid out the trip in military order-the Colosseum, Pompeii, Venice…By the time she was done I was exhausted, and 1 hadn’t even set foot outside the house. My way of travelling is different. I just pick a destination and then go there, leaving things to chance. This may not be for everybody, but leaping into the unknown, for me, has been great. Take Greenland, for example: 1 found myself in a tiny village of just 40 people, with no place to stay. The locals welcomed me warmly, and I enjoyed a delightful supper with an Inuit family, completed with fantastic stories never found in guidebooks. A few years back, driving through Iceland, I noticed an older woman sitting at a picnic table by a waterfall. I approached her, and asked if I could sit with her. She turned out to be a source of knowledge about the area, which we had all to ourselves, without a tourist in sight. Wandering in Trinidad, I got on a coastal ship. On the way, a young woman talked to me and gave me a tip for a visit to a hidden local restaurant with delicious and affordable food. There, I enjoyed the meal surrounded by the relaxing local music. As a teacher, I encourage my students to travel．Most of them have never gone outside; others even never left their hometown. In many cases, they express a sense of fear, of going someplace where they won’t know anybody. I try to remove their anxieties by sharing my own travel experiences, and the message that there are good people everywhere, and friendships are waiting to be started. I once read a piece about regrets that people expressed later in their lives. One that struck me was, “I wish I had taken more chances.” Setting off little planning does mean taking a risk, but for me, it is rewarding. 21. Why did the author mention her friend’s travel plan? A. To recommend some best spots in Italy. B. To express her unconcern of friend’s plan. C. To introduce her different way of traveling. D. To show her tiredness of making travel plans. 22. What can you learn from the author’s travel experiences? A. She visited a village with large population in Greenland. B. She learnt fascinating stories about Inuit from guidebooks. C. She saw the waterfall advised by an old woman in Iceland. D. She enjoyed a meal in a local hidden restaurant in Trinidad. 23. What mainly stops the author’s students from traveling? A. Their lack of money. B. Their fear of unfamiliar places. C. Their dislike of travelling abroad. D. Their inability to leave hometown. 24. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Friendships Start in Trips B. A Man is Rewarded with Plans C. Travels Unprepared Bring Surprise D. Chances Favor the Focused Minds 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过对比朋友的详细旅行计划与自己随性而行的旅行方式，分享了在不同国家的旅行经历，鼓励学生克服对未知的恐惧，勇于尝试无计划的旅行，收获意外惊喜。 【解析】 【21题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段描述朋友详细的旅行计划让作者感到疲惫，以及第二段开头“My way of travelling is different.（我的旅行方式不同）”可知，作者提到朋友的旅行计划是为了引出并对比自己不同的旅行方式。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“a young woman talked to me and gave me a tip for a visit to a hidden local restaurant...There, I enjoyed the meal（一个年轻女子跟我交谈，并给了我一个建议，让我去一家隐蔽的当地餐厅……在那里，我享受了美食）”可知，作者在特立尼达的一家隐蔽的当地餐厅享用了一餐。故选D。A选项与原文“a tiny village of just 40 people（一个只有40人的小村庄）”不符；B选项与原文“fantastic stories never found in guidebooks（指南书中从未有过的精彩故事）”不符；C选项与原文“an older woman sitting at a picnic table by a waterfall（一位老妇人坐在瀑布边的野餐桌旁）”不符，是老妇人分享了知识，而非她建议作者去看瀑布。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“they express a sense of fear, of going someplace where they won’t know anybody.（他们表达了一种恐惧感，害怕去一个不认识任何人的地方）”可知，阻止学生们旅行的主要原因是对陌生地方的恐惧。故选B。 【24题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，作者的核心观点是：不做详细计划、随性而行的旅行虽然意味着冒险，但能带来丰富的回报和惊喜（如文中的格陵兰、冰岛、特立尼达的经历），并引用他人的人生遗憾“I wish I had taken more chances（我希望能冒更多的险）”来强化这一观点。选项C“毫无准备的旅行带来惊喜”最准确地概括了文章主旨。A项“友谊始于旅行”和D项“机会青睐专注的头脑”均非文章重点；B项“计划周全者得回报”与作者主张的旅行方式相悖。 Passage 14 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南衡阳县一中·期末） All last week, I couldn’t stop thinking about the beach and talking about the beach. My beach talk was inspired by the weather we’d been having in New York, which varied from don’t-you-dare-leave-the-house cold to your-hair-will-never-forgive-you rain. Through it all, I couldn’t help but dream of summers at Coney Island. Weekends spent relaxing in a beach chair, enjoying the sunshine and thinking about the next ice cream. Those days are a long way off. But on Wednesday of last week, when the weather finally cleared, I jumped at the chance to walk outside umbrella-free. I wasn’t really sure where to walk during my hour-long lunch break until the South Street Seaport popped into my mind. It’s just a short walk from the office and, although it was cold out, it seemed to call out to me. The more I walked, the better the weather got. By the time I made it to the seaport, the sun was really shining. I spotted a way by the water that appeared to lead to a sun deck (甲板). I walked up it and was floored by the view that greeted me. The Brooklyn Bridge was in all its glory. There were Adirondack chairs strategically positioned all over the deck to take in the postcard-like scene. I made myself comfortable in one of the chairs, then stretched out my legs and closed my eyes for a minute, bathing in golden sunlight. That’s when I realized I was doing exactly what I would’ve done if I were at the beach. Except, of course, I was wearing a big winter coat and there was no ice cream in sight! Still, the thought filled me with happiness. You never know what wonder awaits you after a storm. Like a beach day in the middle of winter in the middle of a work day in the middle of New York City. 24. What made the author think about the beach? A. The relaxing weekend. B. The delicious ice cream. C. The unbearable weather. D. The summer at Coney Island. 25. Where did the author decide to walk during the lunch break? A. To the fascinating beach. B. To the nearby park. C. To the Brooklyn Bridge. D. To the South Street Seaport. 26. What does the author mean by saying “You never know what wonder awaits you after a storm”? A. Good things always come prior to bad things. B. The weather in New York is unpredictable. C. The seaport is a great place to go after a storm. D. A small escape can bring a refreshing change. 27. What is the text mainly about? A. An inspirational winter story. B. An iconic attraction in New York. C. A clear and warm day in cold winter. D. A travel guide to South Street Seaport. 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. D 27. A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了上周去海滩的所见及感悟。寒冷阴雨的冬天里，作者遇到一个好天气，去了海滩享受了短暂的美好。 【解析】 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“My beach talk was inspired by the weather we’d been having in New York, which varied from don’t-you-dare-leave-the-house cold to your-hair-will-never-forgive-you rain. Through it all, I couldn’t help but dream of summers at Coney Island. (我的海滩谈话灵感来自于我们在纽约的天气，从“你不敢出门”的冷到“你的头发永远不会原谅你”的雨不一而足。在这一切中，我忍不住梦想着在科尼岛度过的夏日)”可知，难以忍受的冬季阴冷天气让作者思念夏日沙滩。故选C项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“I wasn’t really sure where to walk during my hour-long lunch break until the South Street Seaport popped into my mind.(在长达一个小时的午休时间里，我真的不知道该去哪里散步，直到南街海港突然出现在我的脑海里)”及第三段“By the time I made it to the seaport, the sun was really shining.(当我到达海港的时候，太阳真的很亮)”可知，作者决定去了南街海港（the South Street Seaport）。故选D项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段该句上文“I made myself comfortable in one of the chairs, then stretched out my legs and closed my eyes for a minute, bathing in golden sunlight.( 我在其中一把椅子上舒服地坐了下来，然后伸直双腿，闭上眼睛，在金色的阳光下沐浴了一会儿)”及“Still, the thought filled me with happiness.(尽管如此，这个想法还是让我充满了幸福)”可知推测，作者在纽约市中心繁忙的工作日里，在阴冷的冬天遇到一个好天气的日子里，来到这个港口晒太阳，意识到自己正在做着在夏日海滩上会做的事情，很高兴。因此感叹你永远不知道暴风雨过后会有什么奇迹出现。比如，享受海滩般的休闲时光。因此“一次小小的逃离能让你得到令人耳目一新的改变”最符合题意。故选D项。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“My beach talk was inspired by the weather we’d been having in New York, which varied from don’t-you-dare-leave-the-house cold to your-hair-will-never-forgive-you rain. (我的海滩谈话灵感来自于我们在纽约的天气，从“你不敢出门”的冷到“你的头发永远不会原谅你”的雨不一而足)”及最后一段“Still, the thought filled me with happiness. You never know what wonder awaits you after a storm. Like a beach day in the middle of winter in the middle of a work day in the middle of New York City.(尽管如此，这个想法还是让我充满了幸福。你永远不知道暴风雨过后会有什么奇迹在等着你。就像在冬天的沙滩上在纽约市中心的工作日里)”可知，全文讲述作者冬日里一次中午外出散步的感悟，感受到严寒的冬日仍然可以享受到夏日海滩般游玩的快乐，所以这是“一个鼓舞人心的冬季故事”。故选A项。 Passage 15 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·学易金卷·期末） In my early teens, I was once given a film camera as a gift. On receiving it, I jumped on my bike, headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos, just for me: photos of trees and wildlife. I was out all day. On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its beauty. Rushing home, I put the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store, desperate to see how it would come out. I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments, gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing. As I grew into adulthood, that simple, deep happiness gradually faded away. One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls, my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room. I suddenly felt a sense of sadness. The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner. I thought I needed a change. I took out the camera and dusted it down. It was a great joy that it still worked. I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went. Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys, to allow me time to myself. Even if the day is full and busy, I can seize some moments for myself to take photos, to observe the world around me. The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment on display, along with photos I've taken. To me, the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside, by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist, and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight. 24. What did the author think of taking photos as a young boy? A. Inspiring and practical. B. Tiring yet delightful. C. Exciting and worthwhile. D. Difficult yet engaging. 25. Why did the author stop taking photos according to paragraph 2? A. He wanted to focus on his work. B. He was struck by sudden sorrow. C. He attempted to behave like an adult. D. He was faced with increasing pressure. 26. What did the author get from picking up his hobby? A. More fun in the daily routine. B. New journeys in the wild. C. Better skills of observation. D. Different styles of photography. 27. What is the best title for the text? A. Revisiting Lost Childhood Memories B. Appreciating Beauty Behind the Lens C. Escaping Teenage Sadness with Camera D. Regaining Pleasure Through Photography 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者小时候很喜欢拍照，后来作者的压力越来越大，这使得他放弃了拍照，偶然间作者看到了角落里的照相机，作者重新开始拍照，在繁忙的日程中获得了乐趣。 【解析】 24. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments, gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing. (那时我拍了很多照片，当你冲洗你的胶卷时，你会得到彩色照片，这一事实让我很高兴，它冻结了那些珍贵的时刻，温柔地鼓励了我的爱好和为冲洗而支付的费用。)”可推断，对于作者小时候拍照这件事，作者觉得这是令人兴奋且值得的。故选C。 25. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner. (这些年来不断增长的压力把相机从我的枕头旁推到了角落里的盒子里。)”可知，作者面临的压力越来越大，这使得作者停止了拍照。故选D。 26. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Even if the day is full and busy, I can seize some moments for myself to take photos, to observe the world around me. (即使一天很满很忙，我也能抓住一些时间给自己拍照，观察周围的世界。)”和第四段中的“To me, the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside, by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist, and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight. (对我来说，这个房间代表了我是如何找到幸福的：通过重新连接我搁置的年轻的自己，通过在我的生活中为快乐留出空间，通过创造一个允许快乐机会的环境。)”可知，作者通过重新开始拍照，在繁忙的日程中获得了乐趣。故选A。 27. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中的“To me, the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside, by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist, and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight. (对我来说，这个房间代表了我是如何找到幸福的：通过重新连接我搁置的年轻的自己，通过在我的生活中为快乐留出空间，通过创造一个允许快乐机会的环境。)”可知，文章讲述了作者小时候很喜欢拍照，后来作者的压力越来越大，这使得他放弃了拍照，偶然间作者看到了角落里的照相机，作者重新开始拍照，在繁忙的日程中获得了乐趣。所以D项“Regaining Pleasure Through Photography (通过摄影重新获得乐趣)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） Passage 1 人与社会——社会服务与人际沟通 （24-25学年高二上·湖南长沙市雅礼中学·期末） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 For children, gifts are usually one of the most exciting parts of Christmas. While opening presents is thrilling, some kids find happiness in giving rather than receiving. For 12-year-old Jonathan Werner, this is certainly the case. Learning that his father grew up in the foster (领养) system and didn't have much of a Christmas, Werner from Minnesota decided to prepare gifts and basic supplies for children in foster families and domestic violence shelters in four counties. To do so, Werner sold bags of flavored popcorn and chocolate-coated pretzels (双圈饼干), setting a table by the entrance of big stores during the fall. “I’m proud of what he chose to do and the number of people that he can reach with this project,” his dad, Steven Kolk, told Good Morning America. After selling over $56,000 in popcorn, he headed to multiple stores to pick gifts for 138 children. He chose his presents based on letters from the children and lists that social workers shared with him. “He reads every kid’s letter and tries to find something he thinks they are specifically going to like,” Werner's mother said. This year, he bought over 60,000 presents, from clothes to Barbie dolls and LEGO sets. He estimated the total to be around $11,300. Once the shopping was done, he set up a gift-wrapping workshop at home. His family and other community members came to help him. “I just want to bring happiness to kids and make their day at Christmas. They are deserved to be loved and appreciated,” said Werner, whose goal is to get Christmas gifts for every foster child in Minnesota. His project has even sparked more good deeds among his neighbors. “I've also seen it inspire other people in the community, so it's really special. It really brings a tear to my eye and makes me feel like he's really making a difference for people,” Werner's mother shared. 24. Jonathan Werner decided to buy gifts for children in foster families when_______. A. he visited the children in foster families B. he learned the environment his father grew up in C. he knew his father didn't receive any gift as a child D. he knew many families didn't give children gifts at Christmas 25. How did Werner make money to buy presents and supplies? A. By working at the big shops. B. By launching a donation activity. C. By raising money from his family. D. By selling snacks at the entrance of big shops. 26. In what way did Werner know children's preferences? A. He made a questionnaire. B. He asked children what they liked one by one. C. He and social workers conducted a survey on children. D. He read children's letters and the lists given by social workers. 27. Why did Werner carry out the project? A. To make children happy. B. To make her father happy. C. To find happiness in giving. D. To inspire more people to do good deeds. Passage 2 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·百师联盟·期末） For years, Kevin Pang's relationship with his father Jeffrey Pang consisted mainly of brief phone exchanges of small talk or arguments over minor complaint in person. The Pangs immigrated from Hong Kong in 1988 when Kevin was 6 years old. Before settling into America, his cook-loving father put together a notebook of homeland food recipes for their new lives abroad. Kevin says he never thought about food too deeply until he thought about it professionally. “When I became a food writer, I started to have questions about certain Chinese foods and dishes that I had never heard of. My father became this wellspring (源泉) of knowledge and wisdom, ” Kevin recalls. “Suddenly, our two-minute talks were half an hour. ” When it comes to cooking Chinese food, kevin points out that there is no one definition of Chinese food. “Chinese cooking is not hidebound. For example, consider baked pork chop rice (烤猪排饭) , popularized in Hong Kong. It is a pork chop with egg-fried rice. And then you top it with this thick tomato sauce, ” explains Kevin. “And then you top that with some cheese. It's a very interesting combined dish that has some Western British influences, and it's altogether very Chinese as well. ” By the time Kevin joined America's Test Kitchen (ATK) staff in 2020 as its editorial director for digital content, his father had become an Internet celebrity demonstrating the family's recipes. Kevin recognized an opportunity not only to share his own family's food stories but also to apply the ATK method of breaking down recipes into simple steps for the home cook. “I think this cookbook can teach fathers and sons how to connect, how to find a common interest and improve their relationship, ” Kevin says. That feeling has found a fan base, generating nearly 3million views for their online cooking series “Hunger Pangs”, where viewers speak highly of their father-son bond as much as they do of their attractive dishes. 24. Why did Kevin and his father talk longer? A. They needed to prepare recipes together. B. The dad aimed to learn more knowledge. C. Their complaints became less frequent. D. They began sharing a common interest. 25. What does the underlined word “hidebound” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Unpleasant. B. Changeable. C. Inflexible. D. Unpopular. 26. What can we infer about Kevin and his father from the passage? A. They have gained popularity online. B. They run America's Test Kitchen. C. They do dishes to attract followers. D. Their cookbook is about low-fat food. 27. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Cooking at home helps you cook well for less. B. Father and son teach Chinese cooking together. C. Chinese culture is becoming popular in the US. D. Recipes and cooking techniques are quite easy. Passage 3 人与社会——文学、艺术与体育 （24-25学年高二上·湖南郴州市·期末） Dala horses, the brightly painted wooden horses, with their complex patterns, come from the Dalarna region and date back to the 1600s. Originally carved as toys, they gradually became the symbols of Swedish tradition over time. That was my first learning about Dala horses from a book on Swedish culture. While I didn’t fully understand the deeper meaning at that time, I was immediately drawn to their charm and uniqueness. When I was younger, I remember how excited I was when my parents took me to a craft workshop. I had seen these colorful horses in many places — on postcards, at the zoo and even in shops. But this time, I was going to create one myself. The process was so much fun! First, we started with a small wooden block. We used carving tools to carefully shape the wood into a horse. It was a bit tricky at first, and my hands were so shaky, but as I kept carving, the shape of the horse slowly started to appear. Once we were done carving, it was time to paint! I felt like an artist as I painted tiny flowers and swirls (旋涡) on its body. My horse was not perfect, but it felt like a masterpiece to me! I still remember how proud I felt holding the finished horse. Its patterns, painted in bright red, blue and yellow, looked like the Dala horses I had seen before. My parents told me that the colors and designs meant something special, and I could tell this little wooden horse had a bigger meaning than just being a decoration. Years later, I still have that Dala horse in my room. It’s a reminder of that wonderful day and my connection to Swedish traditions. The Dala horse is more than a piece of art — it’s a symbol of history, culture, and cherished memories. 24. Which is the true statement about the Dala horse? A. It was originally used as a decoration. B. It came from the Swedish region of Dalarna. C. It originated from a famous book in Swedish culture. D. It is a modern invention inspired by traditional wooden toys. 25. How did the author feel when he first learned about the Dala horse? A. Indifferent. B. Confused. C. Fascinated. D. Skeptical. 26. Why did the author like his Dala horse so much? A. His parents spoke highly of his remarkable carving skills. B. It served as a reminder of his bond with Swedish traditions. C. It approached an ideal state of perfection in form and detail. D. It exhibited a remarkable similarity to the ones on postcards. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Dala Horses: Carved from happiness B. Dala Horses: A Swedish Artistic Wonder C. Discovering the Beauty of Dala Horses’ Patterns D. The History and Making of Dala Horses in Sweden Passage 4 人与社会——文学、艺术与体育 （24-25学年高二上·湖南娄底市·期末） By the time she turned 18, Khadijah Williams had attended twelve schools. She had lived in shelters, in parks, and in motels, never in a permanent residence for more than a few months. She had tolerated the blames of students who considered her as “different”. Homeless since early childhood, Khadijah struggled all her life to hide her circumstances from teachers and fellow students. However, academics proved to be a way for her to find confidence in herself again. For instance, at the age of 9, she placed in the 99th percentile on a state exam, and her teacher told her she was “gifted”. From that moment forward, Khadijah decided to do whatever it took to keep herself in that category. “I was so proud of being smart. I never wanted people to say, ‘You got the easy way out because you’re homeless,’” she said. “I never saw it as an excuse.” By the second year of high school, she realized that she could not succeed in getting the further education she dreamed of without getting help to go beyond what her current school could offer. She talked to teachers and counselors (辅导员) who helped her apply to summer community college classes, scholarships, and enrichment programs. And in 11th grade, when she enrolled at Jefferson High School, she decided to complete the rest of her school career there—a decision that meant taking a bus each morning at 4 a. m. and not getting home until 11 p. m. Her perseverance and hard work paid off, however. When she poured the story of her life into her Harvard University college application, she was accepted. Once Khadijah felt ready to tell her story, it won her notice not only from college admissions boards but also from the news media, including Oprah, who introduced Khadijah on her show. Now as a successful student at Harvard, Khadijah continues to use the lessons of her extraordinary life to help and inspire other students. 24. What was Khadijah’s life like before she turned 18? A. She was badly treated at home. B. She struggled with academics. C. She had lived in various places. D. She often misbehaved at school. 25. How did Khadijah find confidence in herself again? A. By hiding her circumstance from others. B. By working hard for academic success. C. By being proud of her homeless background. D. By getting help from teachers and counselors. 26. Why did Khadijah apply for summer community college program? A. To use her experience to inspire others. B. To get financial help from her teachers. C. To realize her dream to go to university. D. To be admitted to Jefferson High School. 27. What is the text mainly about? A. Khadijah’s success in her academic pursuits. B. Khadijah’s experience of overcoming adversity. C. Khadijah’s involvement in community service. D. Khadijah’s achievements at Harvard University. Passage 5 人与社会——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南邵东一中·期末） My eighteen-year-old daughter Julia called twenty minutes after she left, saying she had an accident. I grabbed my shoes and was in the car in less than a minute. When I finally saw her, I hugged her tightly. Then I looked at the other driver. Learning that he fell asleep behind the wheel at about seventy miles an hour when the speed limit was forty-five, I could have choked him. “It could have been worse,” I reminded myself as she cried all the way to the doctor’s office. Luckily, four days after the accident, Julia felt better. At her appointment, her doctor cleared her to resume normal activities, including driving. But I could tell by her look that she had no intention of getting behind the wheel. Later that day, I sat with Julia as she spoke on the phone with our insurance agent. On the phone, she was professional, telling the agent what had happened in a clear, brief way. I realized she sounded like an adult. And adults drive cars. I realized that no matter how I felt about it, allowing Julia to give in to her fear wasn’t good for her. When she hung up, I hugged her. “You’re stronger than you think,” I said. “And tomorrow you’re going to drive my car and meet your friends for lunch. You just have to push through the fear and do it, and it will get easier each time you do.” I ignored the fear in her eyes and the way my heart sped up when I thought about Julia behind the wheel again. The next day, Julia drove my car to meet her friends. As I watched her leave, I felt nervous and proud. She texted me when she got to the restaurant, and I felt my heart rate return to normal. The tears I’d been holding back all week flooded my eyes. Watching her leave the house without me for the first time since the accident was frightening, but it was also necessary. 24. What was the author’s reaction to the driver’s behavior? A. She almost burst with anger. B. She felt guilty for her daughter. C. She felt sympathy for him. D. She was choked with sorrow. 25. What did the doctor suggest to Julia? A. Staying away from driving. B. Attending a driving lesson. C. Contacting the insurance agent. D. Retaking her routine activities. 26. What did the author realize when Julia spoke on the phone? A. The driver took the blame for the accident. B. The accident had been worse than expected. C. Julia should overcome the fear to drive. D. Julia was smart to deal with any trouble. 27. Why did the author cry at Julia’s text? A. Julia was good at learning to drive. B. Julia recovered mentally and physically. C. Julia had supportive friends and parents. D. Julia could look after herself when driving. Passage 6 人与社会——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南邵东市高二联考·期末） On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating e-mail from a high school friend, inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes. The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45years old, all strangers, would gather on the Portuguese coast to accept the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves. As a fan of travel, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a-lifetime journey. Through my 33 years, I’ve observed a common adult tendency: We often limit ourselves to improving skills we already have. There’s a certain pride in improving our expert knowledge, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to ignoring other areas of potential growth. Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group. Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a passionate desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow. The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate (驾驭). Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air. Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked. Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on. While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there and try. 24. What motivated the author to join the surf trip to Portugal? A. The longing to seek and enjoy a challenge. B. The need to reunite with a high school friend. C. The love to meet strangers with shared interest. D. The chance to undertake work duties in Portugal. 25. What is a common tendency among adults according to the author? A. They refuse to upgrade their professional skills. B. They tend to improve their existing skills only. C. They avoid exploring new areas on purpose. D. They are too proud to improve themselves. 26. Which of the following can best describe the author’s surfing experiences? A. Tough but worthwhile. B. Common and smooth. C. Boring and discouraging. D. Relaxing but unpredictable. 27. What does the text want to convey? A. Birds of a feather flock together. B. He who laughs last, laughs best. C. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. D. The grass is always greener on the other side. Passage 7 人与社会——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南益阳市·期末） As a university student, my days have been filled with various activities, including a new job, a research position, university courses, gym sessions, and guitar practice. Sometimes it felt like too much to balance all these activities, and I was eager for some quiet time alone. However, a remarkable change occurred when I decided to start waking up at 5:30 am. At first, it was incredibly challenging and made me quite unhappy. I frequently turned off the alarm clock, causing me to miss buses and trains, leading to tardiness at work and subsequent issues. But then, I laid my eyes on a book titled “Morning Miracle”, which motivated me to rise 30 minutes earlier. I adopted a straightforward routine: spending five minutes journaling, sipping water slowly, taking deep breaths to unwind, doing a few push-ups, and glancing at a board displaying my goals. After persevering for 21 days, my job performance improved dramatically. I felt more focused and energetic, and this wasn’t just because I thought it would. The quiet morning helps me focus on my tasks. I learned to do one thing at a time. And this saved me from getting mentally exhausted. I also started my day by thinking about the good things and writing down what I’m grateful for to manage stress. Next, I prioritized (优先处理) my tasks depending on how important they are, ensuring that I addressed the most crucial ones first. I also made sure to take breaks during the day to recharge. I also set aside time for learning and self-improvement, aiming to advance in my career by gaining new skills and knowledge. To maintain this morning routine, I ensured that I was in bed by 10 pm, allowing me to start my day at 5:30 am. This habit used the peaceful mornings to enhance my physical, mental, and emotional well-being. However, I managed to overcome these difficulties. By making these adjustments, I found a newfound balance in my busy life as a university student. 24. What problem did the writer face before changing his wake-up time? A. Lack of sleep. B. Lack of motivation. C. Poor study performance. D. An imbalance in activities. 25. What does the underlined word “tardiness” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Lateness. B. Tiredness. C. Progress. D. Efficiency. 26. On what basis did the author prioritize tasks? A. Difficulty. B. Importance. C. Complexity. D. Availability. 27. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To explain the importance of waking up early. B. To recommend a book called “Morning Miracle”. C. To share how the writer found balance in his life. D. To describe the writer’s busy life as a university student. Passage 8 人与社会——历史、社会与文化 （24-25学年高二上·湖南永州市·期末） Ever since my daughter Gabi was just a young child, she has been curious about the world around her, always ready to ask “why” and “how” questions. I thought it could be fun to talk to my daughter about female scientists. I discovered there was a scientist, Ada Lovelace. She had a love for mathematics and a belief that computers can be used to finish many tasks humans do. I told Gabi about Lovelace's contributions to the field and the impact she had on me as a scientist and mathematician. Today, computers are such an essential part of our daily lives; we can’t imagine living without them. The idea that computers can go beyond just calculating numbers and perform any abstract operation is the phenomenon of our technology. However, not everyone knows that this idea dates back to long before the first programmable, general-purpose digital computer was introduced in the 1940s. This concept goes back to the 1800s, thanks to Loveluce, a pioneer in mathematics and computing, who was recognized as the first computer programmer. Lovelace also held her belief that while computers had endless potential, they could not be truly intelligent. She argued that AI can’t create anything original without learning from human input. This is still true today as AI becomes increasingly common in our everyday lives. While ChatGPT and similar AI tools may seem to have a “mind” of their own, those tools are simply parroting human-generated content on the internet. Lovelace was an incredibly intelligent woman, who contributed so much to mathematics and computer science. Her enthusiasm and determination led her to look further and search deeper. I hope Loyelace will inspire my daughter and other young girls to consider following in her footsteps. 24. What can be learned about Gabi? A. She has great admiration for Lovelace. B. She has a dream of becoming a scientist. C. She shows strong curiosity about the world. D. She believes computers are as smart as humans. 25. What does the author stress in paragraph 2? A. The invention of computers. B. Lovelace’s contribution to science. C. The development of technology. D. Lovelace’s education background. 26. What does the underlined word “parroting” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Repeating. B. Creating. C. Appreciating. D. Imagining. 27. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text? A. To show her interest in science. B. To explain the significance of computers. C. To provide an example for girls to follow. D. To demonstrate the disadvantage of computers. Passage 9 人与自然——自然生态 （24-25学年高二上·湖南岳阳市岳阳中学·期末） When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making. After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria (细菌)? Which kinds of fish can eat cancer-causing chemicals? With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco-machine. The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge (污泥). First, he constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the sludge. He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco-machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water. Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse — like facility that treated sewage (污水) from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco-machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China. “Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self-repair.” 28. What can we learn about John from the first two paragraphs? A. He was fond of traveling. B. He enjoyed being alone. C. He had an inquiring mind. D. He longed to be a doctor. 29. Why did John put the sludge into the tanks? A. To feed the animals. B. To build an ecosystem. C. To protect the plants. D. To test the eco-machine. 30. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Fuzhou? A. To review John’s research plans. B. To show an application of John’s idea. C. To compare John’s different jobs. D. To erase doubts about John’s invention. 31. What is the basis for John’s work? A. Nature can repair itself. B. Organisms need water to survive. C. Life on Earth is diverse. D. Most tiny creatures live in groups. Passage 10 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南长沙市明德中学·期末） I was in middle school when I had my first bout with anxiety, it began when I struggled with the pressure of being on a sports team. Being constantly compared to others caused a pit in my stomach that kept rising. I was scared and uncomfortable. I had to find a way to cope. My therapist taught me to fill in the gaps, because anxiety would show up on and on its own schedule, and I had to be prepared to deal with it. I knew I had to turn to something I enjoyed in order to cope. I love to write. As a child, my father always influenced me to write my own story. In middle school, I wrote letters to my future self in a diary. Today, I run the feature section in our student newspaper La Vista, which interviews student staff and alumni about their hobbies they’ve turned into passions. In the beginning, I didn’t know what to write. But as the words began to flow, I began acknowledging feelings I’d been pushing down. If I experienced uneasiness, even queasiness, I’d write about it. If I felt guilty for having anxiety, I’d write about it. If I felt like everyone else was handling their anxiety way better than me, I’d write about it. Writing allowed me to look at my feelings as a third person, and just as a friend might tell you that you’re being too hard on yourself, or only looks like people are handling their anxiety well. Writing allowed me to look at the absurdity and the high standards I set for myself. Writing opens up my heart and relinquishes the pit in my stomach that tells me I am not good enough, or I will make the wrong decision. As I write more and more it’s like exercise. Maybe I don’t want to get started, but as I move the pen across the page, I feel stronger. I fell proud of myself. I fell accomplished. The actual content of what I write is less important than writing itself. I kept writing, it is powerful to me, and I see it has the power to calm me down and sharpen my focus. Writing has been a gift. 24. What brought about the author’s initial anxiety during middle school years? A. Talking with friends. B. Keeping a diary. C. Joining a sports team D. Seeing a therapist. 25. What does the underlined word “alumni” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Workers. B. Graduates. C. Coaches. D. Principals. 26. How does the author cope with anxiety through writing? A. By writing about his own feelings. B. By writing letters to his future self. C. By writing about other people’s stories. D. By writing about interviews with others. 27. Why does the author consider writing a gift? A. Because it speaks volumes about his position. B. Because it relieves the author’s sense of pride. C. Because it makes the author feel physically stronger. D. Because it settles him down and clarifies his thoughts. Passage 11 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南长沙市长郡中学·期末） Scott had just graduated when a job posted on a Harvard mailing list caught her eye: two students had an idea for a company offering on-demand household services. They needed a chief technical officer to design the website and app. Scott joined their company, offered novel ideas and helped it grow to the point where it runs in 28 major U. S. cities, plus more in Canada. “I wanted to make my own money,” Scott said. While still in high school, Scott co-founded a multifunctional network service platform. She sold it to a software company before her freshman year at Harvard. Scott was interested in entrepreneurship (创业) while still in high school. Her father, a businessman, sowed the seeds of entrepreneurship in her mind, while her elementary school teacher introduced her to coding (编程). It wasn’t long before those enthusiasms joined each other. Always planning to study computer science, Scott chose the Harvard John A．Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Attending Harvard realized a dream she and her father had shared. Even as she was studying computer science, she was gaining other skills that would pay off in her career as an entrepreneur. “Harvard encourages a multidisciplinary approach to education and comprehensive abilities, which can be beneficial and necessary for entrepreneurs who often need to deal with various aspects of business,” she said. By day, she does coding at a big company. She’s also become an investor in other small businesses. “When I invest in a startup, I’m looking for a passionate team with an innovative idea that addresses a clear market need,” she said. It’s been a while since Scott co-founded a company of her own, but that doesn’t mean she’s done with that part of her life. She makes the most of every business experience to acquire new skills. For her, each experience is an opportunity to study. When the next company opportunity presents itself, she’ll just be that much more ready with what she’s gained and gain new insights from it. 24. Which can best describe Scott according to paragraph 1? A. Strong-willed and outgoing. B. Creative and ambitious. C. Cooperative and generous. D. Hard-working and independent. 25. What is the function of paragraph 2? A. To demonstrate Scott’s talents. B. To reveal the reason for Scott’s success. C. To describe Scott’s background. D. To show the sources of Scott’s interests. 26. How does Harvard’s education influence Scott? A. It inspires her to be an investor. B. It equips her with many business skills. C. It fires her passion for computers. D. It offers her an entrepreneurial platform. 27. What message is conveyed in the last paragraph? A. There is no end to learning. B. Interest is the best teacher. C. Good things come to those who wait. D. To be prepared is half the victory. Passage 12 人与自我——社会服务与人际沟通 （24-25学年高二上·湖南长沙市周南中学·期末） On a Friday evening in December, two weeks before Christmas, I lost my job. I hadn’t seen it coming. I was excited for the weekend, when my daughter, Kristil, then12, and I planned to get our Christmas tree. Suddenly I listened to my voice mail: “We’ re sorry but your work assignment has ended as of today.” My heart sank. I wasn’t just a single mother; I was the only parent. My paycheck was what our survival relied on. Over the next week, as my bank account grew smaller, I crazily applied for jobs, but I was defeated. I glanced out of the window one day. It had been snowing on and off all morning. I noticed a woman with short white hair struggling to open her car door against the wind. As she got out, I realized it was my old professor, Mrs Heffernan. I hadn’t seen her since we’d met for lunch three months ago. I’d first met Mrs Heffernan 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edge Wood College. Kristil was 3 at the time, and I sometimes took her to class. Mrs Heffernan was understanding and would bring coloring books to occupy Kristil. Even after I graduated, Mrs Heffernan kept in touch. I had grown to love her like family. I rushed to the front of my building. “What are you doing out in this weather?” I asked as we hugged. “Well, I tried to call last week but couldn’t get through. Then I called your job and they said you weren’t working there anymore, so I thought I would come by,” she said. “I have gifts for you and Kristil.” I made her a cup of tea and we talked. Just being in Mrs Heffernan’s presence gave me hope that things would be all right. As she got up to leave, she handed me a Christmas card and kissed me on the cheek. I walked her to her car and waved as she pulled away. When I opened her card I was in shock. Hundred dollar bills fell onto the table. Tears of gratitude filled my eyes as I counted. Mrs Heffernan had given me $1,000. 24. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph? A. She sent an e-mail. B. She was separated from her husband. C. She was fired unexpectedly. D. She couldn’t afford a Christmas tree. 25. What role might Mrs Heffernan play in the author’s life after graduation? A. A life advisor. B. A respectable friend. C. A helpful guide. D. A professional teacher. 26. What was Heffernan’s real purpose of visiting the author? A. To have a talk with her. B. To wish her a merry Christmas. C. To give her daughter coloring books. D. To offer her some financial help. 27. Which words can best describe Mrs Heffernan? A. Warm-hearted and brave. B. Kind-hearted and generous. C. Friendly and confident. D. Wealthy and positive. Passage 13 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南长沙市一中·期末） A friend recently showed me her planned trip to Italy. Over cups of tea, she laid out the trip in military order-the Colosseum, Pompeii, Venice…By the time she was done I was exhausted, and 1 hadn’t even set foot outside the house. My way of travelling is different. I just pick a destination and then go there, leaving things to chance. This may not be for everybody, but leaping into the unknown, for me, has been great. Take Greenland, for example: 1 found myself in a tiny village of just 40 people, with no place to stay. The locals welcomed me warmly, and I enjoyed a delightful supper with an Inuit family, completed with fantastic stories never found in guidebooks. A few years back, driving through Iceland, I noticed an older woman sitting at a picnic table by a waterfall. I approached her, and asked if I could sit with her. She turned out to be a source of knowledge about the area, which we had all to ourselves, without a tourist in sight. Wandering in Trinidad, I got on a coastal ship. On the way, a young woman talked to me and gave me a tip for a visit to a hidden local restaurant with delicious and affordable food. There, I enjoyed the meal surrounded by the relaxing local music. As a teacher, I encourage my students to travel．Most of them have never gone outside; others even never left their hometown. In many cases, they express a sense of fear, of going someplace where they won’t know anybody. I try to remove their anxieties by sharing my own travel experiences, and the message that there are good people everywhere, and friendships are waiting to be started. I once read a piece about regrets that people expressed later in their lives. One that struck me was, “I wish I had taken more chances.” Setting off little planning does mean taking a risk, but for me, it is rewarding. 21. Why did the author mention her friend’s travel plan? A. To recommend some best spots in Italy. B. To express her unconcern of friend’s plan. C. To introduce her different way of traveling. D. To show her tiredness of making travel plans. 22. What can you learn from the author’s travel experiences? A. She visited a village with large population in Greenland. B. She learnt fascinating stories about Inuit from guidebooks. C. She saw the waterfall advised by an old woman in Iceland. D. She enjoyed a meal in a local hidden restaurant in Trinidad. 23. What mainly stops the author’s students from traveling? A. Their lack of money. B. Their fear of unfamiliar places. C. Their dislike of travelling abroad. D. Their inability to leave hometown. 24. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Friendships Start in Trips B. A Man is Rewarded with Plans C. Travels Unprepared Bring Surprise D. Chances Favor the Focused Minds Passage 14 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·湖南衡阳县一中·期末） All last week, I couldn’t stop thinking about the beach and talking about the beach. My beach talk was inspired by the weather we’d been having in New York, which varied from don’t-you-dare-leave-the-house cold to your-hair-will-never-forgive-you rain. Through it all, I couldn’t help but dream of summers at Coney Island. Weekends spent relaxing in a beach chair, enjoying the sunshine and thinking about the next ice cream. Those days are a long way off. But on Wednesday of last week, when the weather finally cleared, I jumped at the chance to walk outside umbrella-free. I wasn’t really sure where to walk during my hour-long lunch break until the South Street Seaport popped into my mind. It’s just a short walk from the office and, although it was cold out, it seemed to call out to me. The more I walked, the better the weather got. By the time I made it to the seaport, the sun was really shining. I spotted a way by the water that appeared to lead to a sun deck (甲板). I walked up it and was floored by the view that greeted me. The Brooklyn Bridge was in all its glory. There were Adirondack chairs strategically positioned all over the deck to take in the postcard-like scene. I made myself comfortable in one of the chairs, then stretched out my legs and closed my eyes for a minute, bathing in golden sunlight. That’s when I realized I was doing exactly what I would’ve done if I were at the beach. Except, of course, I was wearing a big winter coat and there was no ice cream in sight! Still, the thought filled me with happiness. You never know what wonder awaits you after a storm. Like a beach day in the middle of winter in the middle of a work day in the middle of New York City. 24. What made the author think about the beach? A. The relaxing weekend. B. The delicious ice cream. C. The unbearable weather. D. The summer at Coney Island. 25. Where did the author decide to walk during the lunch break? A. To the fascinating beach. B. To the nearby park. C. To the Brooklyn Bridge. D. To the South Street Seaport. 26. What does the author mean by saying “You never know what wonder awaits you after a storm”? A. Good things always come prior to bad things. B. The weather in New York is unpredictable. C. The seaport is a great place to go after a storm. D. A small escape can bring a refreshing change. 27. What is the text mainly about? A. An inspirational winter story. B. An iconic attraction in New York. C. A clear and warm day in cold winter. D. A travel guide to South Street Seaport. Passage 15 人与自我——生活与学习 （24-25学年高二上·学易金卷·期末） In my early teens, I was once given a film camera as a gift. On receiving it, I jumped on my bike, headed to Wimbledon Common and took photos, just for me: photos of trees and wildlife. I was out all day. On my way home I spotted a tree lit up by street lighting and tried to capture its beauty. Rushing home, I put the spent film in a special little envelope and sent it off to a photography store, desperate to see how it would come out. I took many photos then and loved the fact that when you processed your film you got back colour photos which froze the precious moments, gently encouraging the hobby and the payments for processing. As I grew into adulthood, that simple, deep happiness gradually faded away. One weekend when I was busy answering the work calls, my eyes caught a box in the corner of the room. I suddenly felt a sense of sadness. The stress growing over these years had pushed the camera from beside my pillow to the box in the corner. I thought I needed a change. I took out the camera and dusted it down. It was a great joy that it still worked. I bought new film and took the camera everywhere I went. Now it is always on hand to accompany me on journeys, to allow me time to myself. Even if the day is full and busy, I can seize some moments for myself to take photos, to observe the world around me. The wall of my room now holds all my camera equipment on display, along with photos I've taken. To me, the room represents how I’ve found happiness: by reconnecting to the younger part of myself I laid aside, by allowing room in my life for pleasure to exist, and by creating an environment that allows opportunities for delight. 24. What did the author think of taking photos as a young boy? A. Inspiring and practical. B. Tiring yet delightful. C. Exciting and worthwhile. D. Difficult yet engaging. 25. Why did the author stop taking photos according to paragraph 2? A. He wanted to focus on his work. B. He was struck by sudden sorrow. C. He attempted to behave like an adult. D. He was faced with increasing pressure. 26. What did the author get from picking up his hobby? A. More fun in the daily routine. B. New journeys in the wild. C. Better skills of observation. D. Different styles of photography. 27. What is the best title for the text? A. Revisiting Lost Childhood Memories B. Appreciating Beauty Behind the Lens C. Escaping Teenage Sadness with Camera D. 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