专题04 阅读理解（记叙文）（期末真题汇编，江苏专用）高三英语上学期

专题04 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会——社会问题与社会现象 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏扬州·期末） Mark Beer, a distinguished actor with over 40 years in the industry, has a lot of firsts to his name: the first disabled children’s presenter on “Playdays” and the first disabled actor to star in a TV drama series. Despite these achievements, he understands disabled actors still face various challenges, particularly in landing roles. Born with second degree Cerebral Palsy and wheelchair-bound, Mark started acting professionally at 17 and won a Bronze Medal at a festival. Later, he studied drama at the City Literary Institute in London. “My love for theatre started in childhood. Performing plays with my brothers in the garden provided an escape from my health issues and confirmed my belief in being any character, not just a child with severe disabilities,” Mark says. He never views himself as a disabled actor but as one competing for the same roles as others. He acknowledges that if he had considered the barriers, mainly the unfriendly judgement by others, he might have chosen a different career. “Thankfully, things are getting much better for us and the stage entry is no longer a problem for those in wheelchairs!” While disabled actors are more visible in films and TV, the industry still has a long way to go before it stops simply casting disabled actors as angry, disabled victims. In his own theatre company, Dramaioch Productions, Mark adopts a creative approach by fully casting disabled actors alongside non-disabled ones on stage. “It’s important we highlight disabilities in the arts to ensure this world doesn’t remain divided,” explains Mark. “Bringing disabilities to the mainstream will hopefully encourage the industry to develop and represent society more accurately. We are casting people with disabilities based on worth, ability and talent.” 1．Why did Mark choose to be an actor? A．His brothers encouraged him to act. B．Disabled people were badly treated. C．He could become famous through acting. D．Acting helped him forget about his illness. 2．What does Mark think is the major barrier for disabled actors? A．No wheelchair access. B．Prejudice against them. C．A lack of competence. D．Their health conditions. 3．Why are disabled actors cast together with non-disabled in Mark’s company? A．To meet the needs of viewers. B．To speak up for disabled actors. C．To promote company growth. D．To make the play quite unique. 4．Which of the following best describes Mark Beer? A．Talented and socially responsible. B．Determined and modest. C．Open-minded and humorous. D．Sympathetic and tolerant. Passage 2 （24-25高三上·江苏常州·期末） As far as I can remember having a phone in my hand, I’ve been a terrible replier. When a new group chat is created, the members will come to laugh at my inability to respond to a simple question in a matter of hours. I’m not a horrible replier in all aspects of my life. In fact, I pride myself on my swift response time when it comes to work emails, my manager and my mum. “Call me instead,” I tell my friends. “I’m a much better caller.” They know if it’s urgent and they need me, I’ll pick up and always be there. But if I read a message and I categorize it as non-urgent, then it’s a different story. When it comes to the group chats, the conversations move so rapidly that if I’m not present for five minutes, I’ve suddenly missed 67 messages concerning daily matters. By the time I’ve responded to their messages, many have already messaged back, and then I mentally file their non-urgent messages away in the non-urgent cabinet (柜) again, and thus the problematic cycle continues — the unavoidable iMessage quicksand (流沙). I want to stress I do love my friends and I am grateful to be included in all of the group chats. I simply find it a headache to keep up with the never-ending stream of messages that we’re flooded with throughout the day. In these moments, my friend’s messages go unanswered and I sometimes feel like throwing my phone into a lake, lying on the floor and staring at a wall. Alas, I recently asked my friend Tully how she felt about my texting habits. She’s the friend you can always rely on to give you the non-sugar-coated truth. “You take three to five business days to respond if we’re lucky,” she tells me. Ouch, but probably not wrong. “To be fair,” she adds, “when we do eventually get an answer out of you — you are always down for the plans, you always show up when we need you, you never cancel and you’re usually the one driving 40 minutes across town to see us southside so… we can handle the group chat silence in return for that kind of friendship.” 5．What will happen if a friend sends the author a message in a group chat? A．The author will respond very soon. B．The author will call her friend back. C．It might be deleted and put into the cabinet. D．It might be answered in several hours or even days. 6．What is the basis for the author’s decision on response time to a message? A．The quality of friendship. B．The degree of urgency. C．Random choice. D．Time order. 7．What does the author focus on in the third and fourth paragraphs? A．The value of interpersonal relationship. B．The importance of being in a group chat. C．Problems with group chat messages. D．Methods of using group chats in our life. 8．Which of the following can best describe the author? A．Creative. B．Irresponsible. C．Lazy. D．Trustworthy. 主题02 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏盐城滨海·期末） About a dozen years ago, as I was preparing to leave Cambridge, Massachusetts for Berkeley, California, I took to carrying around a small camera on my walks to and from work and home. I hoped to capture something about the place and my time there and write something before setting off for the West Coast. What I ultimately carried away with me wasn’t a set of artistic or nostalgic (怀旧的) photos—it was an appreciation for the value of framing things just right. It’s one thing to walk along an elegantly designed street lined with cherry trees in bloom; it’s another to appreciate the arrangement of elements, to think about their meaning, and to compose something that goes beyond that single moment. I kept taking mental pictures long after I’d used up all my film. Blogging for 13.7 of NPR (a column of National Public Radio) over the past years has been a bit like carrying around a camera. Instead of taking photos, I’ve wandered the landscape of science and culture in search of interesting findings or ideas to share with the 13.7 community and our broader audience. Thinking about what to write and how to write it has invited me to consider new perspectives, develop new arguments, and think beyond a single academic publication, or a single news cycle. I’m not the only one, of course, to find the experience of writing enlightening. Research in education finds that writing can be an invaluable tool for learning. Psychological studies reveal the value of expressive writing when it comes to processing an upsetting event. For this is, sadly, a farewell: In the face of limited resources, NPR has decided to terminate 13.7. But just as I continued taking mental pictures long after I ran out of film those years ago in Cambridge, I know that 13.7 has offered me something that will persist beyond the blog: a particular way of capturing the light. And I know that I’ll continue to write, celebrating science and culture. 1．What do we know about the author? A．He was constantly on the move. B．He was eager for his new life in Berkeley. C．He treasured his life experience in Cambridge. D．He hoped to sharpen his skills in photography in Berkeley. 2．How does the author view 13.7 of NPR? A．A means of making a living. B．An outlet for his discontent. C．A shortcut to achieving fame and fortune. D．A platform for learning and enhancement. 3．What does the underlined word “terminate” in the last paragraph mean? A．Fund. B．Stop. C．Overlook. D．Polish. 4．What can be the best title for the text? A．Capturing the Light in My Life B．Saying Farewell to the Past C．Affection for Photography Shaped Me. D．The Journey from Cambridge to Berkeley 主题03人与社会——励志故事 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏南京江宁·期末） Victor Su never imagined that a life-altering health challenge would bring him back to Northwestern University. After earning degrees in chemical and industrial engineering at Northwestern University, he spent twenty years in consulting and finance, ultimately working around the world — from America to Japan to the United Kingdom. However, because of putting in long hours at his job in London, Su suffered from a severe disease. His doctors didn’t expect him to survive. But after returning to New York City, via an air ambulance, Su overcame numerous difficulties. He gradually pulled himself out of a tough situation. He underwent five months of treatment and learned to walk again. He also struggled with right-side paralysis (瘫痪), memory loss, and a communication disorder that could affect his ability to talk, read, write, and understand spoken language. After Su was discharged from the hospital, his wife, Patricia Kou, knew he would need more treatment to keep improving. Searching online, she found a one-month intensive program at the Northwestern University Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning. In 2017, Kou accompanied Su to Northwestern University, where he worked five to six hours a day with speech and language clinicians. “It was a lifesaver for Su,” Kou says. “He regained his ability to communicate at the center and continued to progress at home through online sessions with the medical team.” “The treatment I received at Northwestern University made a huge difference in my recovery,” Su says. “I am forever grateful.” In gratitude for the treatment Su received, the family made a generous gift to establish the Su Family Community Impact Fund, which would help the university expand diagnostic and treatment services to underserved children and adults throughout the Chicago area. “One of our top priorities is to provide high-quality clinical services, not just to those who come to our clinic but to everybody in the community who may have trouble accessing them,” says a professor. The gift from the Su family will also support innovative and interdisciplinary research partnerships within the university. 1．What can we learn about Su from the first two paragraphs? A．He fell ill on account of overworking. B．He graduated from the United Kingdom. C．He was believed to recover within five months. D．He was sent from Japan to America for treatment. 2．What did Kou think of the program for Su at the Northwestern University Center? A．Relaxing. B．Fruitful. C．Time-consuming. D．Complicated. 3．Which word can best describe the Su family? A．Selfless. B．Honest. C．Underserved. D．Troublesome. 4．What can be concluded from the text? A．All roads lead to Rome. B．Facts speak louder than words. C．Innovation is the key to success. D．Gratitude creates more goodwill. Passage 2 （23-24高三上·江苏盐城·期末） Christian Liden decided that he would not pick out a ring from a jeweler’s like most other people. He hatched an ambitious plan to create a personalized ring for his future wife, Desirae Clovis. Therefore, he made up his mind to go into the wild to find his own materials: the diamond, the gold and the accompanying jewels. So, in May 2022, Liden told Clovis that he and Josh Tucker, his best friend, were heading out on a camp to Yellowstone. Instead, he and Tucker made for Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas, which is set on a volcanic crater. The park is one of the few places in the world where the public is welcome to search for real diamonds and can keep them for free. Since its opening, only 1 in10,000 park visitors is lucky enough to find a diamond that weighs a carat or more. Still, he was up for the challenge. On their way, Liden and Tucker stopped in Helena, Montana, to mine for accompanying jewels to add to the diamond they hoped to score. In Arkansas, the pair paid $10 each to get into the park and spent almost three days searching through the volcanic dirt. On the third morning, Liden suddenly spotted something reflecting light in the sands. “I was so excited that I started shaking.” he said, “It was oily and shiny, and we both just knew it was a Diamond.” It was confirmed that Liden had found a 2.2-carat yellow diamond. Similarly-sized diamonds go for $2,500 to $20,000 per carat, depending on quality, color and cut. But the value wasn’t what was important to Liden. When he pulled out the diamond and got on his knee upon his return, Clovis was amazed. “I knew that he was going to propose someday, she said, “but I certainly didn’t expect this.” 5．What was Christian Liden’s ambitious plan? A．He intended his ring to consist of various jewels. B．He would get a personalized ring from a jeweler’s C．He decided to make a ring together with his future wife. D．He planned to hunt for a natural diamond to create a ring. 6．Why did Liden and Tucker choose Crater of Diamond State Park? A．It was the only place that charged jewel hunters nothing B．They were likely to find more than just natural diamonds C．The majority of park visitors had got their ideal diamonds D．The public was allowed to keep any diamond found there. 7．Why was Liden excited about his findings? A．He had got the largest diamond in the park’s history. B．The value of the diamond was above his expectations. C．He was lucky to acquire the diamond for his dream ring. D．The quality and color of his diamond ranked among the best. 8．What can we learn from the story? A．True love stories never have endings. B．Love shows more in action than in words. C．Absence makes two hearts grow fonder. D．A life lived in love will never be boring. Passage 3 （23-24高三上·江苏南通·期末） The incident took place, believe it or not, on the playground. I was something of a football player, but I had never been a good player, far less a great one. I played for the mere physical joy that I got out of the game, but I played with a will, and put my whole heart into the game. The result was that, though I had plenty of energy and enthusiasm, I was never picked for my college team. Let me frankly confess that this was only because there was another player in the same position who happened to be much better than me. I considered myself a better sportsman, but he was certainly a greater player. So I never grumbled or complained. I was content to wait and bide my time. And at last my patience was rewarded. It was for me a very special day. Our team had advanced to the final and was meeting its rival(竞争对手). Our star­player sent a message at the last moment that he was ill and he could not take the field. Imagine the astonishment in the college camp! The thought was that the game was as good as lost, and so also, I confess, did I for this player was our trump card(王牌): That is what everybody always said. However, something had to be done, and that something had to be myself! The captain called me almost apologetically for having failed to recognize my greatness before, and—there I was, on the playground, greeted by the cheers of my friends, and a few jeers from those who had little faith in my prowess. I can tell you that I played like a demon(魔鬼). I was here, there and everywhere—now leading the attack, now falling back to help the defense. It was indeed a thrilling moment in my life. For a time, I was the center of all attention, the object of universal applause, and “the focus of everyone's attention”. And, believe it or not, it was I who scored the winning goal. It marked the top of a glorious day. Even now I look back on the episode with pure pleasure and satisfaction. 9．What can you learn about the author from the first two paragraphs? A．He was chosen into the college team. B．He intended to be a professional player. C．He performed better than any other player. D．He showed great interest in playing football. 10．How was the author’s patience rewarded? A．He received the captain’s sincere apology. B．He helped his school team to enter the final. C．He was finally considered as the trump card. D．He became a replacement for the sick player. 11．Why did the author say it was a thrilling moment in his life? A．He showed off his patience to the fullest. B．The audience applauded his performance. C．The audience observed players attacking. D．He played attentively in the final match. 12．What can we learn from the author’s experience? A．Patience is the best treatment. B．Care and diligence bring luck. C．Great hopes make a great man. D．Opportunity is for the prepared. Passage 4 （23-24高三上·江苏无锡·期末） “You should get a cat,” my doctor said. “A cat?” I couldn’t even look after myself. I took a deep breath and carefully considered the idea of welcoming a feline (猫科的) friend into my life. Adopting an animal during the height of the pandemic was far from easy. When my partner and I found Cinnamon, her adoption profile made her out as the perfect kitten. We filled out the paperwork and had a few weeks to prepare for her arrival. When she came home, it became increasingly obvious that Cinnamon didn’t understand “no”, “stop it” or “don’t do that”. She was the worst cat I’ve ever owned. I was beginning to doubt my doctor’s advice. We decided to start taking her for walks. I could barely leave the house before, but my heart couldn’t say no to Cinnamon. Cinnamon showed me what bravery looked like if there was a dog at a park, she would run toward it. She jumped without knowing where she would land. She loved adventure. I found myself mirroring her behavior after a while, jumping out of bed without a second thought. I began to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning. Cinnamon unfortunately passed away after a medical accident, leaving a cat-sized hole in my heart the day she left us at only six months old. I’m no stranger to sadness or grief, but losing my pet so suddenly was the most confusing emotional experience I’ve ever had. She was supposed to help me through more of my life than the three short months we had her. Our time is often cut unpredictably, unmistakably short. It would be a shame to live life being anything less than brave and adventurous. 13．Why did the doctor advise the author to get a cat? A．To teach her to interact with animals. B．To assist her to fill up her spare time. C．To help her out of her mental disease. D．To ensure her safety in time of pandemic. 14．Which of the following best describes the cat Cinnamon? A．Stupid but lovely. B．Outgoing and aggressive. C．Stubborn but courageous. D．Naughty and adventurous. 15．What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．Why Cinnamon loved going outside. B．How Cinnamon affected the author positively. C．Why the author decided to take Cinnamon outside. D．How Cinnamon interacted with the author outdoors. 16．What message does the story convey? A．The loss of a pet is painful. B．The short life is unpredictable. C．Friendship with pets is helpful. D．The courage to take risks is beneficial. 主题04人与自然——人与动植物 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏南通·期末） More than three centuries after she made an adventurous transatlantic voyage to study butterflies, a rare copy of the hand-coloured masterwork by the great naturalist and artist Maria Merian is returning to Amsterdam. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is one of the most fascinating (有吸引力的) books in natural history. It included some 60 richly coloured plates illustrating the different stages of development that she had observed in Suriname’s insects. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is a work of art and scientific scholarship. Merian recorded the local names of plants and insects she studied. In contrast to other European naturalists, she credited local people with helping her discover the colony’s wildlife, although didn’t name individuals. Born in 1647 in Frankfurt, Germany, Merian learned to paint in her artist father’s workshop, and became fascinated by silkworms, moths and butterflies. At that time, insects were believed to spring forth magically from mud, waste and plant matter in a process known as “spontaneous generation”. While Merian was not the first to show the transformation from egg to adult insect, her artistic talents helped to bring this message to a wider audience. The pioneering work of Merian was celebrated for its scientific accuracy and for bringing a new standard of precision to scientific illustration. In 1691, Merian moved to Amsterdam and opened her own studio. She worked as an independent artist and prepared specimens for a growing market of collectors. In Amsterdam, Merian had access to some of the finest natural history collections in the world. As she associated with famous scholars, physicians and botanists, ideas for her own voyage of discovery began to take shape. At 52, she embarked on (开始) a self-funded voyage to Suriname, driven by curiosity about the lives of insects. Her image would be dismissed as a fantasy. In the 18th century, people responded: “that’ s what you get when you send a woman to tropical places. She probably made that up”. But scientists later confirmed her findings. The spider plate was a very good example of how Merian worked. She was a really good observer. 1．What do we know about Metamorphosis of the Suriname? A．It won a book award for art. B．It listed the names of local helpers. C．It recorded Merian’s transatlantic voyage. D．It was based on Merian’s own observations. 2．What was the significance of Merian’s work? A．It had extremely high artistic value. B．It was the first natural history book. C．It shaped our understanding of insects. D．It introduced a creative research theory. 3．What inspired Merian’s idea of a personal journey to Suriname? A．Her encounter with noted scientists. B．Her ambition to expand her business. C．Her dream to travel around the world. D．Her curiosity about the lives of insects. 4．What can be inferred about nature study in Merian’s time? A．It lacked convincing evidence. B．It was conducted in tough places. C．It was considered the domain of men. D．It greatly improved women’s social status. 主题05人与社会——励志故事 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏无锡·期末） Suzanne Heywood was just seven years old when her parents told her she, along with her younger brother Jonathan, would be pulled out of school to go on a three-year voyage around the world. The family of four from the UK set out on their exploration to recreate Captain Cook’s voyage around the globe, which ended up taking a decade instead of the promised three years. Now 55 years old, Suzanne has shared her tale of survival on TikTok, and recalled her 10 years at sea in her tell-all memoir (回忆录) Wave Walker. “I spent that time trapped on a boat, unable to go to school or have normal friendships.” Despite her father assuring her the trip would be safe, Suzanne claimed it was “incredibly dangerous but great as well”, sharing details of a risky journey from South Africa to Australia where the boat hit an enormous storm. In order to get through her very strange childhood, Suzanne recalled how she was determined to get an education to live a normal life. “As it became clear my parents had no intention of going back, I decided I had to educate myself as it was the only lifeline that I had,” she told the hosts of The Morning Show. She began studying in the small cabin of the boat, which she found challenging both practically and academically, as she “had missed a lot of education”. Then, when she was 16, and her brother 15, her parents enrolled (注册) the two teenagers into a school in New Zealand while they continued sailing. Despite the gaps in her education, Suzanne landed a spot at Oxford University, and after saving up money she’ d earned working on a farm, Suzanne bought a one-way plane ticket back to the UK. Since going public with her story, Suzanne’s book instantly became a bestseller, and she continues to work through the trauma (创伤) caused by her “unstable” childhood. Suzanne’s extraordinary tale has captured the hearts of millions, with thousands of online fans applauding her for her bravery. 1．Why did Suzanne’s family set out their voyage? A．To meet the challenges of their life. B．To realize the dream of family traveling. C．To admire the beauty of great oceans. D．To follow in the footsteps of a great explorer. 2．What did education mean to Suzanne during the voyage? A．An approach to pleasing her parents. B．A tool for killing time on the vast sea. C．A means of struggling for a better future. D．A support of her admission into Oxford University. 3．What message does Suzanne’s experience convey? A．A strong will can free a person from family support. B．A lack of education can affect a person’s intelligence. C．A unique life can equip a person with special qualities. D．A crazy upbringing always leads to greater achievements. 4．What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text? A．To analyze the impact of family decisions and give warnings. B．To record Suzanne’s remarkable life journey and inspire others. C．To evaluate Suzanne’s educational achievements and praise her. D．To promote Suzanne’s memoir Wave Walker and excite readers. Passage 2 （23-24高三上·江苏无锡·期末） The Royal Ballet is to stage a performance featuring a disabled dancer, recognizing that being inclusive (包容) is “not just about diversity of race, but also about diversity of physical ability”. Joe Powell-Main, who uses a wheelchair and sticks to perform, tells a story about overcoming life’s obstacles to pursue a dream that he has had since he was five. Having danced from the age of four, he won a place at the famous Royal Ballet School (RBS), even performing as a student in a Royal Ballet staging of The Nutcracker — only to see his hopes of becoming a professional dancer hit by a condition that affected his mobility. During his fourth year of training, he developed injuries following a period of growth, leading to surgery on his left knee. Complications (并发症) developed and a serious car accident took a further toll on his body, bringing his training to an end. Aged 15, he was using a wheelchair and assumed he would never dance again. But his life was transformed after his mother spotted a leaflet about wheelchair dancing, which played a part in helping him to accept his disability. Powell-Main recalled, “When I acquired my disability, I completely thought dance wasn’t an option for me and was completely over. Then why not ballet? In terms of partnering, it’s a new way of doing things.” He took part in the Royal Ballet’s platform Draft Works, which has now been extended and he’ll perform it as a 10-minute duet (双人舞) with Lubach. “Powell-Main made an impression on me. Dancing with him was really special, which has opened up refreshing possibilities, new ways of partnering, sharing weight between each other, using speed and dynamic in different ways,” Lubach said. Emma Southworth, the Royal Ballet’s creative producer, said, “If someone has a wheelchair, what are the possibilities of moving in a wheelchair? If the stick becomes the extension of the arm, what does that mean? If we’re really being properly inclusive, we’ve got to look at how we work with disabled performers.” 5．What was a turning point in Powell-Main’s life? A．A serious car accident. B．The surgery on his left knee. C．A leaflet about wheelchair dancing. D．The performance in The Nutcracker. 6．What does the underlined word “toll” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Step. B．Risk. C．Break. D．Damage. 7．What can we learn about Powell-Main? A．He refused to submit to the fate despite his disability. B．He has been suffering from the knee injuries since he was five. C．He stood out in RBS due to his hard work and professional skills. D．His dancing career was totally ruined by the unexpected car accident. 8．What might be the best title? A．A special performance B．A life full of obstacles C．A unique wheelchair dancer D．The Royal Ballet’s rich diversity 主题01 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏盐城·期末） Does your life ever feel as if you’re pushing a heavy car—one on which you’ve spent much money and that has now broken down? You’ve done everything right: you haven’t invested heavily in a new business or quit your job to pursue your childhood dream of becoming a professional athlete. You have been a sensible adult living your sensible life. So why does it feel like such hard work? This has been me for the past few months. Earlier this year, I took a long hard look at my sources of income and decided to focus on the ones that provided the most money. I’m lucky enough to have had a good financial year. But despite doing the right thing, it has used up my energy and I’ve worked out why. Years ago, I realized that I disliked hard work. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mind working hard, but hard work isn’t for me. What’s the difference? For a start, hard work feels as if it never really gets going. You can push hard work and it might move a little but there’s no celebratory moment when it gets done. Most importantly, hard work lacks joy. Working hard on a project you feel excited and moved by can be tiring and difficult, but it’s ultimately joyful and that is what I’ve been missing   So I asked myself what would feel scary but joyful and this is the answer. I’m going to write a romance. Of course, being a middle-aged journalist who suddenly decides to write a book is nothing novel. However, for me, it hits the sweet spot between being joyful enough to make me want to do it and scary enough to make me feel it’s worthwhile. As with all good middle-aged changes, this one hasn’t really been thought through. I know little about writing fiction and even less about what makes a good book. I have the thinnest of ideas for a plot but, for the first time in a while, I’m excited, I will be another Jane Austen with my fantasies which give me life. So now, I have to go and sharpen my pencil. 1．What can best describe-the author’s current feeling about life? A．A new business makes her feel fresh. B．She has got everything under her control. C．She is conflicted about living a sensible life. D．A childhood dream inspires her to more efforts. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．Living a rather sensible life. B．Identifying income sources. C．Discovering new life goals. D．Sorting out the author’s jobs 3．What’s the authors understanding of hard work and working hard? A．Journalism is a career worth working hard. B．Hard work is something either sweet or tiring. C．Writing a romance is difficult but rewarding. D．Working hard rarely brings about satisfaction 4．What is probably the best title for the text? A．The pursuit of dreams B．Middle-aged job crisis C．Celebratory moment D．A future Jane Austen 主题02 人与自我——医疗 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏淮安·期末） More than 20 years ago, Yung-Chi Cheng, a Yale professor in drug development for cancer, had a pioneering idea: what if he could unlock the potential of ancient Chinese medicines for treating cancer? What if he could design botanical drugs that would make traditional cancer treatments work better? No one had done it before. Fellow researchers and experts advised him to change course, because developing botanical drugs was too complicated and too risky. But Cheng didn’t let the idea go. Now, in a landmark moment in cancer research, Cheng and research partners are launching the first international clinical trial for a botanical drug, YIV-906. Shwu-Hucy Liu, a postdoctoral researcher in Cheng’s Yale lab, spent hours leafing through ancient Chinese texts at Yale’s library seeking the properties of Chinese herbs. She returned with Huang Qin Tang, a 1,800-year-old treatment for stomach illnesses, based on which the team developed a drug and tested it on one thousand mice. What followed were years of additional testing of the drug’s effectiveness for a range of cancers in multiple human studies involving over 200 patients. The positive effects displayed again and again, YIV-906 not only reduced the side effects of radiation treatment, but also led to faster recovery and longer survival rates. All they need now are larger data sets. When the results of the international trial are available about three years from now, YIV-906 may find itself next in a long line of breakthrough drugs developed from natural products, which includes a malaria (疟疾) treatment developed from the Chinese herb qinghao, the discovery of which led to a Nobel Prize for chemist Tu Youyou. It has been a long journey, but if Cheng and his team are successful, it could create a new approach to treating cancer. They called the new approach “WE” medicine, a combination of Western medicine and Eastern medicine. “It’s a totally new model. I’ve met with a lot of doubt, but think the results will speak for themselves,” Cheng said. 1．What did fellow researchers initially think of Cheng’s research? A．Creative. B．Comprehensive. C．Conventional. D．Challenging. 2．Why did Liu refer to ancient Chinese texts? A．She wanted to question ancient treatment methods. B．She desired to find inspiration for treating diseases. C．She tried to document the history of Chinese herbs. D．She determined to find a cure for stomach illnesses. 3．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Steps of the drug testing. B．The application of YIV-906. C．Effects of the clinical trial. D．The effectiveness of YIV-906. 4．Why does the author mention Chinese herb qinghao? A．To illustrate the value of botanical drugs. B．To advocate the adoption of “WE” medicine. C．To praise Tu’s contributions to drug development. D．To highlight its success in medicine development. 主题03 人与社会——美术与摄影 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏苏州·期末） Anxiety has followed me around like a lost dog looking for a bone for years now. I feel it the most strongly when I’m worried about my health or my daughter’s health. I feel an unusual sensation and all of a sudden: panic! My worries are not limited to health concerns though, and they go in the direction of anxiety about the future of the world, worries about my finances, and fears that I’m not good enough. Let me go back a few decades, back to when anxiety wasn’t part of my life. When I was a child, I loved art. I drew and I colored because that’s what I enjoyed. I went to college to become an art teacher. When I finished school in May of 2001, I had a part-time design job, and after the event of September 11th, 2001, I knew I needed to travel, to get out of the safe life I was living in my hometown. That’s when my creative practices fell by the wayside. Luckily, after the birth of my daughter in 2014, the desire to create came back. At first, I was using a tiny corner of a bedroom in our rental house to paint. Eventually we bought a house, and I had the space to spread out, ready to paint whenever the urge struck. That’s when I started noticing something important: Painting stilled me in a way that nothing else did. It eased my fears and anxieties in a way other practice (deep breathing, etc) did not, at least not as consistently. When anxious thoughts start, I know what to do. I head into my studio, grab some materials, and start creating. Soon enough, the worries are gone and instead my mind is quiet. I think the reason why painting is so helpful for my anxiety is that, in order for me to be anxious, I have to be worrying about the future and what it holds. When I’m doing an activity that requires my full concentration, I have to be in the moment. It doesn’t matter if you’re artistic. The only thing that matters is finding a way to be here, in the now, instead of in the unknowable future. 1．Which word can best describe the writer in paragraph 1? A．Cautious. B．Insecure. C．Considerate. D．Impatient. 2．When did the writer give up on art temporarily? A．After her daughter was born. B．When she studied in college. C．When she was still a little child. D．After some big event happened. 3．How does painting relieve the writer’s anxiety? A．Painting makes her stay in a place. B．Colors of painting calm her down. C．Painting is a very creative activity. D．Painting makes less room for worries. 4．What can we learn from the story? A．What is important is to seize the moment. B．Anxiety may sometimes be beneficial to life. C．It is necessary to learn some art in childhood. D．Painting is the best way to ease people’s mind. 主题04 人与社会——发明与创造 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏盐城射阳·期末） Heman Bekele whipped up the most dangerous of what he called his “potions” when he was just 7 years old. He’d been conducting his own science experiments with keen interest for about three years by that point, mixing up whatever he could get his hands on at home and waiting eagerly to see the results. Last October, the 3M company and Discovery Education selected Heman, a rising 10th-grader, as the winner of its Young Scientist Challenge. His prize: $25,000. His accomplishment: inventing a soap that could one day treat and even prevent multiple forms of skin cancer. Born in Addis Ababa before moving to the U. S., Heman recalls that some of his earliest memories were of seeing laborers working in the burning sun, usually with no protection for their skin. It didn’t take too long for him to start thinking about how he might help. A few years ago, he read about imiquimod, a drug that is approved to fight one form of skin cancer. Typically, imiquimod is prescribed as a front-line drug, but Heman wondered if it could be made available more easily to people in the earliest stages of the disease. A bar of soap, he thought, might be just the delivery system for such a lifesaving drug, not just because it was simple, but because it would be a lot more affordable. There was a long way to go between inspiration and application, however. Carrying out his idea was more complicated than simply mixing the drug into an ordinary bar of soap, since any healing power the imiquimod might possess would just be washed down the drain. The answer was to combine the soap with a lipid-based (脂质基) nanoparticle (纳米颗粒) that would stay on the skin when the soap was washed away. Heman remains humble about what he’s accomplished. “Anybody could do what I did,” he says. “I just came up with an idea and worked towards it.” 1．What can we infer about Heman’s personality as a young boy according to paragraph 1? A．Ambitious and tolerant. B．Curious and passionate. C．Hardworking and athletic. D．Generous and determined. 2．What inspired Heman to invent the new type of soap? A．His desire to help those in need. B．His passion for science research. C．His dream of winning the prize. D．His pursuit of public recognition. 3．Why does Heman consider soap the best option for delivering the drug? A．It contains imiquimod. B．It provides shelter from sun exposure. C．It reduces side effects. D．It is inexpensive and accessible. 4．What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about? A．The application of Heman’s soap in daily life B．The development of soap-making technology. C．Difficulty and resolution in delivering imiquimod. D．Process and requirements of using the special soap. 主题05 人与社会——艺术家 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏南通·期末） Jeff Steele was born in Texas and grew up in Mississippi. A gifted singer, Jeff began writing songs when he was in high school. “I was going to be the next Lionel Richie,” he recalls with a smile. In time, however, Jeff began to write songs, and in the early 1980s formed a group called The Steeles. Within a decade, not only had the group signed a recording contract with Daywind Records, but Jeff became a staff writer for the label and moved his family to Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout the 1990s, Jeff penned a string of hits for Daywind, including four No. 1 songs for The Steeles. But not only does Jeff write for his group, he also has his songs recorded by other artists that include Greater Vision, The Florida Boys, The Perrys, The Gaither Vocal Band and others. Jeff’s efforts have collected four BMI Awards for radio singles by Karen Peck & New River, The Inspirations, and Legacy Five, along with a popular song by The Steeles. That song also received a Dove Awards nomination (提名), as did “Not One Word” by The Collingsworth Family. What has changed for Jeff regarding songwriting over the last three decades? “I used to write everything alone, but now I enjoy co-writing, especially with my son, Brad.” The Steeles’ latest StowTown Records release, Be the Reason, contains multiple songs penned by the father and son, with each having an unusual feel. Perhaps this is because Brad — at age 30 — is writing as a young man from the point of looking forward, and Jeff — at age 63 — is writing from a pen of wisdom and experience. This may also be part of the reason that their songs are connecting with all of us: because we, as listeners, can benefit from both generations. 1．Who might Lionel Richie be? A．A writer. B．A friend of Jeff’s. C．A well-known musician. D．A member of The Steeles. 2．What does paragraph 2 mainly focus on? A．Jeff’s crucial role in his group. B．Jeff’s influence on other artists. C．Jeff’s secret to success as a singer. D．Jeff’s extraordinary achievements. 3．What is special about Be the Reason? A．It was completed by Brad himself. B．It contains a multi-generational feel. C．It displays people from all walks of life. D．It received a Dove Awards nomination. 4．Which of the following can best describe Jeff? A．Talented and devoted. B．Tough and generous. C．Scholarly and friendly. D．Ambitious and imaginative. Passage 2 （23-24高三上·江苏连云港·期末） Rita Moreno is one of the very few performers to EGOT: to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award. But come a little closer, and Moreno’s is another kind of immigrant (移民的) story. She was a teen when MGM (米高梅电影公司) signed her in the 1950s. Major studios were still dominated by the men who’d run them for decades. They had her change her name. While recognizing her talent, they didn’t know what to do with a Latin girl. Moreno played small parts, including a girl from India and a Burmese (缅甸的) woman. What should have been her big break came when she was cast as Anita in West Side Story. She’d remember Anita as “the very first Hispanic (西班牙的) character I had ever played who had dignity, a sense of self-respect. She became my role model. ” The night Moreno won the Oscar, the Hispanic community across the USA broke out into cheers. But that career turn didn’t happen. Instead, she received more offers to play what she described as “dusky servants”. The racial and ethnic prejudice was still at play. “It broke my heart, ”she says. Rita Moreno didn’t make another movie for seven years. Then began her new act. Holding to her mother’s philosophy — Never give in, never quit, keep on moving — she survived professionally during those years with work on the London stage and in nightclubs, slowly reemerging on film and television, and eventually she earned herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Peabody Career Achievement Award. But even as she continues to perform, her work continues off the screen, speaking out for and representing the Latin community. “I’m now known as la pionera, or the pioneer,” Moreno says. “I really don’t think of myself as a role model. But it turns out that I am, to a lot of the Hispanic community. Not just in show business, but in life. But that’s what happens when you’re first, right?” 5．What do we know about Moreno in Paragraph 2? A．She was an actress contracted with MGM. B．She had her future well-planned for her talent. C．She was treated as a Hispanic girl with dignity. D．She won the Oscar for acting a Burmese woman. 6．Why didn’t Moreno make movies for seven years after winning the Oscar? A．She did not receive any film offers. B．She rejected roles of racial prejudice. C．She was tired of performing on the stage. D．She focused on her stage career in nightclubs. 7．Which of the following can best describe Moreno? A．Generous and brave. B．Kind and grateful. C．Honest and trustworthy. D．Tough and determined. 8．What can we learn from Moreno’s words in the last paragraph? A．She prefers to be a role model in show business. B．She is unhappy with what happened to an actress. C．She makes a difference to the Hispanic community. D．She feels pressured about being a Hispanic pioneer. 主题06 人与自我——家人和亲人 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏镇江·期末） Before the pandemic,my Singapore-based sister insisted my mother and I join her for the Christmas. My mum, a fearless woman, would get strangely nervous on flights. Perhaps the only thing that convinced her to overcome her fears was the chance to piece together our declining bond. Growing up, moments with Mum were painfully short-lived because I spent most time at the boarding school, reuniting only during the holidays. Every year, she would eagerly await my return, which would always lead to constant loving scenes. Those valuable moments were gradually disappearing as I moved away for university. Soon, our relationship became tense. She seemed unable to understand me and her stubborn and old-fashioned advice forced me to shut myself. But the more I pulled away, the more I felt a longing for the bond that had grown so weak. Perhaps Singapore would give us a chance to breathe it back to life. I assumed the immersive exhibits at Art Science Museum would refresh my mother, who was an art student. However, I was surprised when she just turned her nose up at the Bruges Whale, a sculpture using plastic waste to raise awareness about ocean pollution.“It’s art, Mum! Be more appreciative.” I defended. Disheartened by the distance between us, I led her to the kid’s zone. We signed up for a joint sketching activity, hoping that would help us connect. As our creative juices flowed, our faded relationship began to take on the hues (色调) and shades of something sincere and beautiful. “Look!” she excitedly pointed towards a digital screen that displayed our creations. “That one’s ours.” Mum went up and reached out, touching the fish as it moved its tail back and forth in the virtual tank. Looking around, I saw children sharing moments with their parents, and my own childhood flashed back. That rare instance where she let slip an inner innocence and delight at a new experience revealed the little girl in her, who was like me, had lost a vital connection to responsibilities of motherhood. “Our time together was like that of friends,” she remarks now. “You were my mother, and I a child following you around.” Life has indeed come full circle. 1．What made Mum accept the visit to Singapore? A．The very fact of being a fearless woman herself. B．The short cherished moments before the pandemic. C．The desire to restore relationship with her children. D．The sincere invitation of my Singapore-based sister. 2．What can we learn from paragraph 2? A．Our relationship suffered due to geographic distance. B．My bond with Mum weakened after I went to the university. C．I was overwhelmed with Mum's love before university. D．Moments with Mum was painful during the holidays. 3．How did Mum react to the Bruges Whale? A．She showed a great interest in this work of art. B．She felt it a huge waste to make it from plastic. C．She considered it beneficial to ocean protection. D．She didn’t think it good enough to be exhibited. 4．What is probably the main idea of the text? A．A visit to Art Science Museum rebuilt my bond with Mum. B．A journey to Singapore rid Mum of her fear on flights. C．A sketching activity revealed Mum’s long-lost innocence. D．An attempt dug into likely causes for the fading relationship. 主题07 人与社会——其他著名人物 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏南通·期末） As the first African American woman to receive a medical degree in America, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler challenged the prejudice that prevented African Americans and women from following medical careers. Born in 1831 in Christiana, Delaware, Crumpler spent her childhood in Pennsylvania with an aunt, who frequently cared for sick neighbors, and Crumpler went with her on these trips. In her book published in 1883, Crumpler wrote, “Having been raised by a kind aunt, whose usefulness to the sick was continually sought, I early developed a liking for medicine, and sought every opportunity to be in a position to relieve the sufferings of others.” In 1852, Crumpler moved to Charlestown, Massachusetts, to begin her medical career as a nurse. In the early 1850s, there was no formal school where one could become licensed to practice nursing. Even so, Crumpler assisted several doctors in Boston for eight years. They in turn supported her application to the New England Female Medical College, where she was awarded a state- funded scholarship. Crumpler worked hard at her studies but had to take a leave of absence after two years to attend to her sick husband, who unfortunately passed away in 1863. Months later, Crumpler returned to complete her final term but was nearly refused after some faculty members (教员) expressed worry regarding the amount of time it was taking her to complete her coursework and were hesitant to let her come back. Luckily, with several of the school’s sponsors supporting her, Crumpler finally received a “Doctress of Medicine” from college, and began seeing patients in and around her house, treating them regardless of their ability to pay. In 1883, Dr. Crumpler published a book based on journal notes she kept during her years of practice. A Book of Medical Discourses, specifically aimed at women and the care of their children, is believed to be the first medical text written by an African American author. Scientific American describes it as the forerunner of the famous What to Expect When You’ re Expecting (1984). 1．What inspired Crumpler to take up medicine? A．The influence of her aunt. B．The desire to help the poor. C．Her family’s encouragement. D．The doctors’ financial support. 2．Which of the following can best describe Crumpler? A．Humorous and easygoing. B．Caring and determined. C．Adventurous and sensitive. D．Optimistic and honest. 3．Why did some teachers attempt to reject Crumpler’s returning to school? A．Her family couldn’t afford her education. B．She failed to follow the school regulations. C．They felt negative about her determination. D．They doubted her ability to finish her study. 4．What do people think of Crumpler’s book according to the last paragraph? A．Inspiring but unrealistic. B．Accessible and interesting. C．Educational but complicated. D．Groundbreaking and practical. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会——社会问题与社会现象 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏扬州·期末） Mark Beer, a distinguished actor with over 40 years in the industry, has a lot of firsts to his name: the first disabled children’s presenter on “Playdays” and the first disabled actor to star in a TV drama series. Despite these achievements, he understands disabled actors still face various challenges, particularly in landing roles. Born with second degree Cerebral Palsy and wheelchair-bound, Mark started acting professionally at 17 and won a Bronze Medal at a festival. Later, he studied drama at the City Literary Institute in London. “My love for theatre started in childhood. Performing plays with my brothers in the garden provided an escape from my health issues and confirmed my belief in being any character, not just a child with severe disabilities,” Mark says. He never views himself as a disabled actor but as one competing for the same roles as others. He acknowledges that if he had considered the barriers, mainly the unfriendly judgement by others, he might have chosen a different career. “Thankfully, things are getting much better for us and the stage entry is no longer a problem for those in wheelchairs!” While disabled actors are more visible in films and TV, the industry still has a long way to go before it stops simply casting disabled actors as angry, disabled victims. In his own theatre company, Dramaioch Productions, Mark adopts a creative approach by fully casting disabled actors alongside non-disabled ones on stage. “It’s important we highlight disabilities in the arts to ensure this world doesn’t remain divided,” explains Mark. “Bringing disabilities to the mainstream will hopefully encourage the industry to develop and represent society more accurately. We are casting people with disabilities based on worth, ability and talent.” 1．Why did Mark choose to be an actor? A．His brothers encouraged him to act. B．Disabled people were badly treated. C．He could become famous through acting. D．Acting helped him forget about his illness. 2．What does Mark think is the major barrier for disabled actors? A．No wheelchair access. B．Prejudice against them. C．A lack of competence. D．Their health conditions. 3．Why are disabled actors cast together with non-disabled in Mark’s company? A．To meet the needs of viewers. B．To speak up for disabled actors. C．To promote company growth. D．To make the play quite unique. 4．Which of the following best describes Mark Beer? A．Talented and socially responsible. B．Determined and modest. C．Open-minded and humorous. D．Sympathetic and tolerant. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了身患残疾的著名演员Mark Beer在演艺行业中的奋斗历程和他对残疾演员在行业中现状的看法。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中Mark说的话“Performing plays with my brothers in the garden provided an escape from my health issues and confirmed my belief in being any character, not just a child with severe disabilities,(在花园里和兄弟们一起表演戏剧，让我从健康问题中解脱出来，也让我坚信自己可以扮演任何角色，而不仅仅是一个患有严重残疾的孩子。)”可知，表演帮助他忘记自己的疾病，所以他选择成为演员。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“He acknowledges that if he had considered the barriers, mainly the unfriendly judgement by others, he might have chosen a different career.(他承认，如果他考虑到障碍，主要是他人不友好的判断，他可能会选择不同的职业。)”可知，Mark认为残疾演员面临的主要障碍是人们对他们的偏见。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“While disabled actors are more visible in films and TV, the industry still has a long way to go before it stops simply casting disabled actors as angry, disabled victims. In his own theatre company, Dramaioch Productions, Mark adopts a creative approach by fully casting disabled actors alongside non-disabled ones on stage.(虽然残疾演员在电影和电视上越来越显眼，但在停止仅仅将残疾演员塑造成愤怒的、残疾的受害者之前，这个行业还有很长的路要走。在他自己的戏剧公司Dramaioch Productions，Mark采取了一种创造性的方法，即在舞台上完全由残疾演员和非残疾演员共同出演。)”和第五段中Mark说的话“Bringing disabilities to the mainstream will hopefully encourage the industry to develop and represent society more accurately.(通过将残疾问题带入主流，希望能鼓励该行业发展并更准确地代表社会。)”可推知，Mark的公司残疾演员和健全的演员一起出演是为了为残疾演员发声。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Mark Beer, a distinguished actor with over 40 years in the industry, has a lot of firsts to his name: the first disabled children’s presenter on ‘Playdays’ and the first disabled actor to star in a TV drama series.(Mark Beer是一位在演艺行业工作超过40年的杰出演员，他的名字有很多第一次：他是“Playdays”节目中的第一位残疾儿童节目主持人，也是第一位主演电视连续剧的残疾演员。)”可知，Mark很有天赋；根据最后一段中Mark说的话“It’s important we highlight disabilities in the arts to ensure this world doesn’t remain divided,(我们在艺术中强调残疾是很重要的，以确保这个世界不再分裂。)”可知，Mark很有社会责任感。故选A项。 Passage 2 （24-25高三上·江苏常州·期末） As far as I can remember having a phone in my hand, I’ve been a terrible replier. When a new group chat is created, the members will come to laugh at my inability to respond to a simple question in a matter of hours. I’m not a horrible replier in all aspects of my life. In fact, I pride myself on my swift response time when it comes to work emails, my manager and my mum. “Call me instead,” I tell my friends. “I’m a much better caller.” They know if it’s urgent and they need me, I’ll pick up and always be there. But if I read a message and I categorize it as non-urgent, then it’s a different story. When it comes to the group chats, the conversations move so rapidly that if I’m not present for five minutes, I’ve suddenly missed 67 messages concerning daily matters. By the time I’ve responded to their messages, many have already messaged back, and then I mentally file their non-urgent messages away in the non-urgent cabinet (柜) again, and thus the problematic cycle continues — the unavoidable iMessage quicksand (流沙). I want to stress I do love my friends and I am grateful to be included in all of the group chats. I simply find it a headache to keep up with the never-ending stream of messages that we’re flooded with throughout the day. In these moments, my friend’s messages go unanswered and I sometimes feel like throwing my phone into a lake, lying on the floor and staring at a wall. Alas, I recently asked my friend Tully how she felt about my texting habits. She’s the friend you can always rely on to give you the non-sugar-coated truth. “You take three to five business days to respond if we’re lucky,” she tells me. Ouch, but probably not wrong. “To be fair,” she adds, “when we do eventually get an answer out of you — you are always down for the plans, you always show up when we need you, you never cancel and you’re usually the one driving 40 minutes across town to see us southside so… we can handle the group chat silence in return for that kind of friendship.” 5．What will happen if a friend sends the author a message in a group chat? A．The author will respond very soon. B．The author will call her friend back. C．It might be deleted and put into the cabinet. D．It might be answered in several hours or even days. 6．What is the basis for the author’s decision on response time to a message? A．The quality of friendship. B．The degree of urgency. C．Random choice. D．Time order. 7．What does the author focus on in the third and fourth paragraphs? A．The value of interpersonal relationship. B．The importance of being in a group chat. C．Problems with group chat messages. D．Methods of using group chats in our life. 8．Which of the following can best describe the author? A．Creative. B．Irresponsible. C．Lazy. D．Trustworthy. 【答案】5．D 6．B 7．C 8．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者面对海量的信息，特别是群聊里的信息，通常会将它们归类成不重要的信息抛掷脑后。而当朋友们有紧急的事情找他时，可以给他打电话，他从不吝啬自己的帮助。 5．细节理解题。根据第一段中“When a new group chat is created, the members will come to laugh at my inability to respond to a simple question in a matter of hours. (当创建一个新的群聊时，成员们会嘲笑我不能在几个小时内回复一个简单的问题)”和最后一段中““You take three to five business days to respond if we’re lucky,” she tells me. (‘如果幸运的话，你需要三到五个工作日才能回复，’她告诉我)”可知，当朋友在群聊里给作者发消息时，可能会在几个小时甚至几天后才回复。故选D项。 6．细节理解题。根据第二段中“They know if it’s urgent and they need me, I’ll pick up and always be there. But if I read a message and I categorize it as non-urgent, then it’s a different story. (他们知道如果有紧急情况需要我，我会接电话，永远在那里。但如果我读到一条信息，并将其归类为非紧急信息，那么情况就不同了)”可知，作者决定对消息的回应时间是根据消息的紧急程度。故选B项。 7．主旨大意题。根据第三段中“When it comes to the group chats, the conversations move so rapidly that if I’m not present for five minutes, I’ve suddenly missed 67 messages concerning daily matters. (在群聊的时候，对话进行得如此之快，以至于如果我缺席五分钟，我就会突然错过67条与日常事务有关的信息)”和第四段中“I simply find it a headache to keep up with the never-ending stream of messages that we’re flooded with throughout the day. In these moments, my friend’s messages go unanswered and I sometimes feel like throwing my phone into a lake, lying on the floor and staring at a wall. (我只是觉得要跟上我们整天被淹没的没完没了的信息流是件令人头疼的事。在这些时刻，我朋友的信息无人回复，有时我想把手机扔进湖里，躺在地板上盯着墙看)”可知，第三段主要描述了群聊消息更新太快，第四段主要表明作者对源源不断的消息感到头疼，都是在说明群聊消息带来的问题。故选C项。 8．推理判断题。根据第二段中“I’m not a horrible replier in all aspects of my life. In fact, I pride myself on my swift response time when it comes to work emails, my manager and my mum. (在生活的各个方面，我都不是一个糟糕的回复者。事实上，当涉及到工作邮件、我的经理和我的妈妈时，我对自己的快速回复感到自豪)”和最后一段中““To be fair,” she adds, “when we do eventually get an answer out of you — you are always down for the plans, you always show up when we need you, you never cancel and you’re usually the one driving 40 minutes across town to see us southside so… we can handle the group chat silence in return for that kind of friendship.” (‘公平地说，’她补充道，‘当我们最终从你那里得到答复时——你总是按计划进行，总是在我们需要你的时候出现，你从不取消，而且通常是你开40分钟的车穿过城市到南边看我们，所以……我们可以处理群聊的沉默，作为对这种友谊的回报。’)”可知，作者总能快速回复重要的消息，及时地、可靠地帮助有需要的朋友。由此可知，作者是值得信赖的。故选D项。 主题02 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏盐城滨海·期末） About a dozen years ago, as I was preparing to leave Cambridge, Massachusetts for Berkeley, California, I took to carrying around a small camera on my walks to and from work and home. I hoped to capture something about the place and my time there and write something before setting off for the West Coast. What I ultimately carried away with me wasn’t a set of artistic or nostalgic (怀旧的) photos—it was an appreciation for the value of framing things just right. It’s one thing to walk along an elegantly designed street lined with cherry trees in bloom; it’s another to appreciate the arrangement of elements, to think about their meaning, and to compose something that goes beyond that single moment. I kept taking mental pictures long after I’d used up all my film. Blogging for 13.7 of NPR (a column of National Public Radio) over the past years has been a bit like carrying around a camera. Instead of taking photos, I’ve wandered the landscape of science and culture in search of interesting findings or ideas to share with the 13.7 community and our broader audience. Thinking about what to write and how to write it has invited me to consider new perspectives, develop new arguments, and think beyond a single academic publication, or a single news cycle. I’m not the only one, of course, to find the experience of writing enlightening. Research in education finds that writing can be an invaluable tool for learning. Psychological studies reveal the value of expressive writing when it comes to processing an upsetting event. For this is, sadly, a farewell: In the face of limited resources, NPR has decided to terminate 13.7. But just as I continued taking mental pictures long after I ran out of film those years ago in Cambridge, I know that 13.7 has offered me something that will persist beyond the blog: a particular way of capturing the light. And I know that I’ll continue to write, celebrating science and culture. 1．What do we know about the author? A．He was constantly on the move. B．He was eager for his new life in Berkeley. C．He treasured his life experience in Cambridge. D．He hoped to sharpen his skills in photography in Berkeley. 2．How does the author view 13.7 of NPR? A．A means of making a living. B．An outlet for his discontent. C．A shortcut to achieving fame and fortune. D．A platform for learning and enhancement. 3．What does the underlined word “terminate” in the last paragraph mean? A．Fund. B．Stop. C．Overlook. D．Polish. 4．What can be the best title for the text? A．Capturing the Light in My Life B．Saying Farewell to the Past C．Affection for Photography Shaped Me. D．The Journey from Cambridge to Berkeley 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者十几年前为了记录生活开始随身携带一个小相机，随后发现了NPR的13.7频道，让作者发现写作经验具有启发性。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“I hoped to capture something about the place and my time there and write something before setting off for the West Coast.(我希望在出发去西海岸之前，能捕捉到一些关于这个地方和我在那里的时光的东西，并写一些东西)”可知，作者珍惜他在剑桥的生活经历。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“Thinking about what to write and how to write it has invited me to consider new perspectives, develop new arguments, and think beyond a single academic publication, or a single news cycle.(思考写什么和怎么写，让我想到了新的视角，提出了新的论点，并超越了单一的学术出版物或单一的新闻周期)”可知，作者认为NPR的13.7是学习和提高的平台。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“For this is, sadly, a farewell: In the face of limited resources”可知，sadly表示遗憾的是，且提到资源有限，推测NPR决定停止13.7频道。故划线词意思是“停止”。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“But just as I continued taking mental pictures long after I ran out of film those years ago in Cambridge, I know that 13.7 has offered me something that will persist beyond the blog: a particular way of capturing the light. And I know that I’ll continue to write, celebrating science and culture.(但就像多年前在剑桥用完胶卷后，我仍在脑海中不停地拍照一样，我知道13.7为我提供了一种超越博客的东西：一种捕捉光线的特殊方式。我知道我会继续写作，歌颂科学和文化)”结合文章主要讲述了作者十几年前为了记录生活开始随身携带一个小相机，随后发现了NPR的13.7频道，让作者发现写作经验具有启发性。可知，A选项“捕捉我生命中的光”最符合文章标题。故选A。 主题03人与社会——励志故事 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏南京江宁·期末） Victor Su never imagined that a life-altering health challenge would bring him back to Northwestern University. After earning degrees in chemical and industrial engineering at Northwestern University, he spent twenty years in consulting and finance, ultimately working around the world — from America to Japan to the United Kingdom. However, because of putting in long hours at his job in London, Su suffered from a severe disease. His doctors didn’t expect him to survive. But after returning to New York City, via an air ambulance, Su overcame numerous difficulties. He gradually pulled himself out of a tough situation. He underwent five months of treatment and learned to walk again. He also struggled with right-side paralysis (瘫痪), memory loss, and a communication disorder that could affect his ability to talk, read, write, and understand spoken language. After Su was discharged from the hospital, his wife, Patricia Kou, knew he would need more treatment to keep improving. Searching online, she found a one-month intensive program at the Northwestern University Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning. In 2017, Kou accompanied Su to Northwestern University, where he worked five to six hours a day with speech and language clinicians. “It was a lifesaver for Su,” Kou says. “He regained his ability to communicate at the center and continued to progress at home through online sessions with the medical team.” “The treatment I received at Northwestern University made a huge difference in my recovery,” Su says. “I am forever grateful.” In gratitude for the treatment Su received, the family made a generous gift to establish the Su Family Community Impact Fund, which would help the university expand diagnostic and treatment services to underserved children and adults throughout the Chicago area. “One of our top priorities is to provide high-quality clinical services, not just to those who come to our clinic but to everybody in the community who may have trouble accessing them,” says a professor. The gift from the Su family will also support innovative and interdisciplinary research partnerships within the university. 1．What can we learn about Su from the first two paragraphs? A．He fell ill on account of overworking. B．He graduated from the United Kingdom. C．He was believed to recover within five months. D．He was sent from Japan to America for treatment. 2．What did Kou think of the program for Su at the Northwestern University Center? A．Relaxing. B．Fruitful. C．Time-consuming. D．Complicated. 3．Which word can best describe the Su family? A．Selfless. B．Honest. C．Underserved. D．Troublesome. 4．What can be concluded from the text? A．All roads lead to Rome. B．Facts speak louder than words. C．Innovation is the key to success. D．Gratitude creates more goodwill. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述维克多·苏因过度工作患病，在西北大学接受治疗后康复，其家人为感恩设立基金助力该校医疗服务的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“After earning degrees in chemical and industrial engineering at Northwestern University, he spent twenty years in consulting and finance, ultimately working around the world — from America to Japan to the United Kingdom.(他在西北大学（Northwestern University）获得化学工程与工业工程学位后，从事了二十年咨询与金融领域的工作，最终足迹遍布全球——从美国到日本，再到英国。)”以及第二段中的“However, because of putting in long hours at his job in London, Su suffered from a severe disease.(然而，由于在伦敦的工作中长时间加班，苏患上了一种严重的疾病。)”可知，苏是因为过度工作而生病的。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“It was a lifesaver for Su,” Kou says. “He regained his ability to communicate at the center and continued to progress at home through online sessions with the medical team.(“这对苏来说是救命稻草，”寇说。“他在该中心重新获得了沟通能力，并通过与医疗团队的在线会议，在家中继续取得进步。”)”可知，寇认为这个项目让苏重获沟通能力且持续进步，效果显著，是富有成效的。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“In gratitude for the treatment Su received, the family made a generous gift to establish the Su Family Community Impact Fund, which would help the university expand diagnostic and treatment services to underserved children and adults throughout the Chicago area.(为了感谢苏所接受的治疗，这家人慷慨捐赠，设立了苏家族社区影响基金，该基金将帮助该校向芝加哥地区服务不足的儿童和成人扩展诊断和治疗服务。)”可知，苏家人在自身受益后，慷慨捐赠帮助他人，体现出无私的品质。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文可知，苏因接受西北大学的有效治疗而康复，其家人出于感恩设立基金，助力该校为更多人提供医疗服务，传递了善意，这体现出“感恩能创造更多善意”的主旨。故选D项。 Passage 2 （23-24高三上·江苏盐城·期末） Christian Liden decided that he would not pick out a ring from a jeweler’s like most other people. He hatched an ambitious plan to create a personalized ring for his future wife, Desirae Clovis. Therefore, he made up his mind to go into the wild to find his own materials: the diamond, the gold and the accompanying jewels. So, in May 2022, Liden told Clovis that he and Josh Tucker, his best friend, were heading out on a camp to Yellowstone. Instead, he and Tucker made for Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas, which is set on a volcanic crater. The park is one of the few places in the world where the public is welcome to search for real diamonds and can keep them for free. Since its opening, only 1 in10,000 park visitors is lucky enough to find a diamond that weighs a carat or more. Still, he was up for the challenge. On their way, Liden and Tucker stopped in Helena, Montana, to mine for accompanying jewels to add to the diamond they hoped to score. In Arkansas, the pair paid $10 each to get into the park and spent almost three days searching through the volcanic dirt. On the third morning, Liden suddenly spotted something reflecting light in the sands. “I was so excited that I started shaking.” he said, “It was oily and shiny, and we both just knew it was a Diamond.” It was confirmed that Liden had found a 2.2-carat yellow diamond. Similarly-sized diamonds go for $2,500 to $20,000 per carat, depending on quality, color and cut. But the value wasn’t what was important to Liden. When he pulled out the diamond and got on his knee upon his return, Clovis was amazed. “I knew that he was going to propose someday, she said, “but I certainly didn’t expect this.” 5．What was Christian Liden’s ambitious plan? A．He intended his ring to consist of various jewels. B．He would get a personalized ring from a jeweler’s C．He decided to make a ring together with his future wife. D．He planned to hunt for a natural diamond to create a ring. 6．Why did Liden and Tucker choose Crater of Diamond State Park? A．It was the only place that charged jewel hunters nothing B．They were likely to find more than just natural diamonds C．The majority of park visitors had got their ideal diamonds D．The public was allowed to keep any diamond found there. 7．Why was Liden excited about his findings? A．He had got the largest diamond in the park’s history. B．The value of the diamond was above his expectations. C．He was lucky to acquire the diamond for his dream ring. D．The quality and color of his diamond ranked among the best. 8．What can we learn from the story? A．True love stories never have endings. B．Love shows more in action than in words. C．Absence makes two hearts grow fonder. D．A life lived in love will never be boring. 【答案】5．D 6．D 7．C 8．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是Liden为了给未来妻子定做钻石，所以计划去自然寻找天然原石，后来两人经历艰辛万苦，发现了钻石，由此Liden向爱人求婚表达爱意。文章阐述的道理是：爱体现在行动胜于语言。 5．细节理解题。根据第一段中“He hatched an ambitious plan to create a personalized ring for his future wife, Desirae Clovis. Therefore, he made up his mind to go into the wild to find his own materials: the diamond, the gold and the accompanying jewels.(他制定了一个雄心勃勃的计划，为他未来的妻子Desirae Clovis设计一枚个性化的戒指。因此，他下定决心要到野外去寻找属于自己的材料：钻石、黄金和与之配套的珠宝。)”可知，为了给他未来的妻子设计一枚个性化的戒指，他计划寻找天然钻石制作钻戒。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The park is one of the few places in the world where the public is welcome to search for real diamonds and can keep them for free.(该公园是世界上少数几个欢迎公众寻找真钻石并可以免费收藏的地方之一。)”可知，在该公园，公众可以保留在那里发现的任何钻石。故选D。 7．细节理解题。根据第四段中“On the third morning, Liden suddenly spotted something reflecting light in the sands. “I was so excited that I started shaking.” he said, “It was oily and shiny, and we both just knew it was a Diamond.”(第三天早上，Liden突然发现沙滩上有反光的东西。“我激动得浑身发抖。他说，“它又油又亮，我们俩都知道它是钻石。”)”可知，Liden之所以兴奋是因为他幸运地找到了制作戒指的钻石。故选C。 8．推理判断题。通读全文以及根据文章最后一段“When he pulled out the diamond and got on his knee upon his return, Clovis was amazed. “I knew that he was going to propose someday, she said, “but I certainly didn’t expect this.”(当他取出钻石，回来时单膝跪地，Clovis很惊讶。“我知道他总有一天会向我求婚，”她说，“但我万万没想到会这样。”)”可知，Liden为了给未来妻子定做钻石，所以计划去自然寻找天然原石，后来两人经历艰辛万苦，发现了钻石，由此Liden向爱人求婚表达爱意。由此推断文章阐述的道理是Liden用具体的行动表达处对Clovis的爱，故B选项“Love shows more in action than in words.(爱体现在行动胜于语言。)”符合题意。故选B。 Passage 3 （23-24高三上·江苏南通·期末） The incident took place, believe it or not, on the playground. I was something of a football player, but I had never been a good player, far less a great one. I played for the mere physical joy that I got out of the game, but I played with a will, and put my whole heart into the game. The result was that, though I had plenty of energy and enthusiasm, I was never picked for my college team. Let me frankly confess that this was only because there was another player in the same position who happened to be much better than me. I considered myself a better sportsman, but he was certainly a greater player. So I never grumbled or complained. I was content to wait and bide my time. And at last my patience was rewarded. It was for me a very special day. Our team had advanced to the final and was meeting its rival(竞争对手). Our star­player sent a message at the last moment that he was ill and he could not take the field. Imagine the astonishment in the college camp! The thought was that the game was as good as lost, and so also, I confess, did I for this player was our trump card(王牌): That is what everybody always said. However, something had to be done, and that something had to be myself! The captain called me almost apologetically for having failed to recognize my greatness before, and—there I was, on the playground, greeted by the cheers of my friends, and a few jeers from those who had little faith in my prowess. I can tell you that I played like a demon(魔鬼). I was here, there and everywhere—now leading the attack, now falling back to help the defense. It was indeed a thrilling moment in my life. For a time, I was the center of all attention, the object of universal applause, and “the focus of everyone's attention”. And, believe it or not, it was I who scored the winning goal. It marked the top of a glorious day. Even now I look back on the episode with pure pleasure and satisfaction. 9．What can you learn about the author from the first two paragraphs? A．He was chosen into the college team. B．He intended to be a professional player. C．He performed better than any other player. D．He showed great interest in playing football. 10．How was the author’s patience rewarded? A．He received the captain’s sincere apology. B．He helped his school team to enter the final. C．He was finally considered as the trump card. D．He became a replacement for the sick player. 11．Why did the author say it was a thrilling moment in his life? A．He showed off his patience to the fullest. B．The audience applauded his performance. C．The audience observed players attacking. D．He played attentively in the final match. 12．What can we learn from the author’s experience? A．Patience is the best treatment. B．Care and diligence bring luck. C．Great hopes make a great man. D．Opportunity is for the prepared. 【答案】9．D 10．D 11．B 12．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者热爱踢足球并且努力训练，但是作者一直没有出场的机会，在一次队友伤病的时候，作者代替队友得到了出场机会，最终完美的表现征服了所有人。从作者这段经历中，让我们明白了机会是留给有准备的人的这个道理。 9．细节理解题。根据第一段中“I played for the mere physical joy that I got out of the game, but I played with a will, and put my whole heart into the game. The result was that, though I had plenty of energy and enthusiasm, I was never picked for my college team.”（我踢球只是为了从比赛中获得身体上的快乐，但我踢球是有意志的，我把全部的心都投入到比赛中。结果是，尽管我精力充沛，充满热情，但我从来没有入选过大学队。）以及第二段中“I considered myself a better sportsman, but he was certainly a greater player. So I never grumbled or complained.  I was content to wait and bide my time.”（我认为自己是更好的运动员，但他肯定是更伟大的运动员。所以我从不抱怨或抱怨。我满足于等待时机。）可知，从文章的前两段可以了解到作者对踢足球表现出极大的兴趣。故选D项。 10．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Our star­player sent a message at the last moment that he was ill and he could not take the field. Imagine the astonishment in the college camp! The thought was that the game was as good as lost, and so also, I confess, did I for this player was our trump card: That is what everybody always said. However, something had to be done, and that something had to be myself!   The captain called me almost apologetically for having failed to recognize my greatness before, and—there I was, on the playground, greeted by the cheers of my friends, and a few jeers from those who had little faith in my prowess.”（我们的明星球员在最后一刻传话说他病了，不能参加比赛。想象一下大学营地里的惊讶吧！我承认，我当时也是这么想的，因为这位球员是我们的王牌：人人都是这么说的。然而，我必须做点什么，那件事必须是我自己！队长几乎是带着歉意地叫了我，因为他以前没有认识到我的伟大，我就在那里，在操场上，我的朋友们欢呼着迎接我，还有一些对我的能力不太相信的人的嘲笑。）可知，作者的耐心得到的回报是代替了生病的球员。故选D项。 11．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“It was indeed a thrilling moment in my life. For a time, I was the center of all attention, the object of universal applause, and “the focus of everyone's attention”.”（那确实是我一生中激动人心的时刻。有一段时间，我是所有人关注的中心，是全世界掌声的对象，是“所有观察者的观察对象”。）可知，作者说这是他一生中激动人心的时刻是因为观众为他的表现鼓掌。故选B项。 12．推理判断题。根据文章大意以及第二段中“So I never grumbled or complained. I was content to wait and bide my time.”（所以我从不抱怨或抱怨。我满足于等待时机。）以及最后一段中“And, believe it or not, it was I who scored the winning goal. It marked the top of a glorious day.   Even now I look back on the episode with pure pleasure and satisfaction.”（信不信由你，是我打进了制胜球。这标志着辉煌的一天的开始。即使现在回想起这段经历，我仍感到无比的愉悦和满足。）可推知，从作者的经历中，我们明白了机会是留给有准备的人的这个道理。故选D项。 Passage 4 （23-24高三上·江苏无锡·期末） “You should get a cat,” my doctor said. “A cat?” I couldn’t even look after myself. I took a deep breath and carefully considered the idea of welcoming a feline (猫科的) friend into my life. Adopting an animal during the height of the pandemic was far from easy. When my partner and I found Cinnamon, her adoption profile made her out as the perfect kitten. We filled out the paperwork and had a few weeks to prepare for her arrival. When she came home, it became increasingly obvious that Cinnamon didn’t understand “no”, “stop it” or “don’t do that”. She was the worst cat I’ve ever owned. I was beginning to doubt my doctor’s advice. We decided to start taking her for walks. I could barely leave the house before, but my heart couldn’t say no to Cinnamon. Cinnamon showed me what bravery looked like if there was a dog at a park, she would run toward it. She jumped without knowing where she would land. She loved adventure. I found myself mirroring her behavior after a while, jumping out of bed without a second thought. I began to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning. Cinnamon unfortunately passed away after a medical accident, leaving a cat-sized hole in my heart the day she left us at only six months old. I’m no stranger to sadness or grief, but losing my pet so suddenly was the most confusing emotional experience I’ve ever had. She was supposed to help me through more of my life than the three short months we had her. Our time is often cut unpredictably, unmistakably short. It would be a shame to live life being anything less than brave and adventurous. 13．Why did the doctor advise the author to get a cat? A．To teach her to interact with animals. B．To assist her to fill up her spare time. C．To help her out of her mental disease. D．To ensure her safety in time of pandemic. 14．Which of the following best describes the cat Cinnamon? A．Stupid but lovely. B．Outgoing and aggressive. C．Stubborn but courageous. D．Naughty and adventurous. 15．What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．Why Cinnamon loved going outside. B．How Cinnamon affected the author positively. C．Why the author decided to take Cinnamon outside. D．How Cinnamon interacted with the author outdoors. 16．What message does the story convey? A．The loss of a pet is painful. B．The short life is unpredictable. C．Friendship with pets is helpful. D．The courage to take risks is beneficial. 【答案】13．C 14．D 15．B 16．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者接受医生的建议，养了一只猫，感受到了猫带来的积极影响，并了解到人们应该拥有冒险的勇气。 13．推理判断题。根据第四段“I could barely leave the house before, but my heart couldn’t say no to Cinnamon. (之前我几乎不敢出门，但我的心无法拒绝Cinnamon。)”可推断，作者的医生建议她养一只猫是为了帮助她摆脱精神疾病。故选C。 14．推理判断题。根据第四段“Cinnamon showed me what bravery looked like. if there was a dog at a park, she would run toward it. She jumped without knowing where she would land. She loved adventure. (Cinnamon让我见识了什么是勇敢。如果公园里有只狗，她就会跑过去。她跳了下去，不知道会落在哪里。她喜欢冒险。)”可推断，Cinnamon很顽皮并且喜欢冒险。故选D。 15．主旨大意题。根据第四段“I found myself mirroring her behavior after a while, jumping out of bed without a second thought. I began to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning. (过了一会儿，我发现自己在模仿她的行为，不假思索地从床上跳了起来。我开始找到早上起床的动力。)”以及本段内容可知，本段主要讲述了Cinnamon是如何对作者产生积极影响的。故选B。 16．推理判断题。根据最后一段“It would be a shame to live life being anything less than brave and adventurous.(如果生活中没有勇气和冒险精神，那将是一种遗憾。)”以及文章内容可推断，作者希望通过本篇文章告诉读者，冒险的勇气是有益的。故选D。 主题04人与自然——人与动植物 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏南通·期末） More than three centuries after she made an adventurous transatlantic voyage to study butterflies, a rare copy of the hand-coloured masterwork by the great naturalist and artist Maria Merian is returning to Amsterdam. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is one of the most fascinating (有吸引力的) books in natural history. It included some 60 richly coloured plates illustrating the different stages of development that she had observed in Suriname’s insects. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is a work of art and scientific scholarship. Merian recorded the local names of plants and insects she studied. In contrast to other European naturalists, she credited local people with helping her discover the colony’s wildlife, although didn’t name individuals. Born in 1647 in Frankfurt, Germany, Merian learned to paint in her artist father’s workshop, and became fascinated by silkworms, moths and butterflies. At that time, insects were believed to spring forth magically from mud, waste and plant matter in a process known as “spontaneous generation”. While Merian was not the first to show the transformation from egg to adult insect, her artistic talents helped to bring this message to a wider audience. The pioneering work of Merian was celebrated for its scientific accuracy and for bringing a new standard of precision to scientific illustration. In 1691, Merian moved to Amsterdam and opened her own studio. She worked as an independent artist and prepared specimens for a growing market of collectors. In Amsterdam, Merian had access to some of the finest natural history collections in the world. As she associated with famous scholars, physicians and botanists, ideas for her own voyage of discovery began to take shape. At 52, she embarked on (开始) a self-funded voyage to Suriname, driven by curiosity about the lives of insects. Her image would be dismissed as a fantasy. In the 18th century, people responded: “that’ s what you get when you send a woman to tropical places. She probably made that up”. But scientists later confirmed her findings. The spider plate was a very good example of how Merian worked. She was a really good observer. 1．What do we know about Metamorphosis of the Suriname? A．It won a book award for art. B．It listed the names of local helpers. C．It recorded Merian’s transatlantic voyage. D．It was based on Merian’s own observations. 2．What was the significance of Merian’s work? A．It had extremely high artistic value. B．It was the first natural history book. C．It shaped our understanding of insects. D．It introduced a creative research theory. 3．What inspired Merian’s idea of a personal journey to Suriname? A．Her encounter with noted scientists. B．Her ambition to expand her business. C．Her dream to travel around the world. D．Her curiosity about the lives of insects. 4．What can be inferred about nature study in Merian’s time? A．It lacked convincing evidence. B．It was conducted in tough places. C．It was considered the domain of men. D．It greatly improved women’s social status. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了伟大的博物学家和艺术家玛丽亚・梅里安（Maria Merian）进行了一次充满冒险的跨大西洋之旅以研究蝴蝶，三个多世纪后，她的一本手绘彩色杰作的稀有副本正回归阿姆斯特丹。《苏里南昆虫变态图谱》是自然历史领域最具吸引力的书籍之一。文章同时讲述了梅里安的生平以及她做出的贡献。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Metamorphosis of the Suriname is one of the most fascinating (有吸引力的) books in natural history. It included some 60 richly coloured plates illustrating the different stages of development that she had observed in Suriname’s insects.( 《苏里南昆虫变态图谱》是自然史上最引人入胜的书籍之一。它包括大约60个色彩丰富的盘子，说明了她在苏里南观察到的昆虫的不同发展阶段。)” 可知，《苏里南昆虫变态图谱》是基于梅里安自己的观察（It was based on Merian’s own observations），书中有大约60幅色彩丰富的插图，描绘了她在苏里南观察到的昆虫的不同发育阶段。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“At that time, insects were believed to spring forth magically from mud, waste and plant matter in a process known as “spontaneous generation”. While Merian was not the first to show the transformation from egg to adult insect, her artistic talents helped to bring this message to a wider audience. The pioneering work of Merian was celebrated for its scientific accuracy and for bringing a new standard of precision to scientific illustration.( 当时，人们相信昆虫会神奇地从泥土、废物和植物物质中冒出来，这一过程被称为“自然发生”。虽然梅里安不是第一个展示从卵到成虫转变的人，但她的艺术才华有助于将这一信息带给更广泛的观众。梅里安的开创性工作因其科学准确性而闻名，并为科学插图带来了新的精确标准。)”可知，当时人们认为昆虫是通过“自然发生”从泥土、废物和植物物质中神奇地产生的，而梅里安的开创性工作以其科学准确性和为科学插图带来新的精确标准而受到赞誉，她的艺术才能让更多人了解到昆虫从卵到成虫的转变，说明她的作品塑造了我们对昆虫的理解（It shaped our understanding of insects），故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“In Amsterdam, Merian had access to some of the finest natural history collections in the world. As she associated with famous scholars, physicians and botanists, ideas for her own voyage of discovery began to take shape. At 52, she embarked on (开始) a self-funded voyage to Suriname, driven by curiosity about the lives of insects.( 在阿姆斯特丹，梅里安可以接触到一些世界上最好的自然历史收藏品。当她与著名学者、医生和植物学家交往时，她自己的发现之旅的想法开始成形。52岁时，出于对昆虫生活的好奇，她自费前往苏里南。)”可知，在阿姆斯特丹，梅里安接触到了世界上一些最好的自然历史收藏，当她与著名学者、医生和植物学家交往时，她自己的探索之旅的想法开始成形，所以是她与著名科学家的接触（Her encounter with noted scientists）激发了她去苏里南的想法。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Her image would be dismissed as a fantasy. In the 18th century, people responded: “that’ s what you get when you send a woman to tropical places. She probably made that up”.( 她的形象会被认为是一种幻想。在18世纪，人们回答说：“这就是你把一个女人送到热带地区所得到的。”这可能是她编造的。”)”可知，在18世纪，人们认为派一个女人去热带地区得到的结果可能是编造的，这暗示在梅里安那个时代，自然研究被认为是男性的领域（It was considered the domain of men）。故选C项。 主题05人与社会——励志故事 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏无锡·期末） Suzanne Heywood was just seven years old when her parents told her she, along with her younger brother Jonathan, would be pulled out of school to go on a three-year voyage around the world. The family of four from the UK set out on their exploration to recreate Captain Cook’s voyage around the globe, which ended up taking a decade instead of the promised three years. Now 55 years old, Suzanne has shared her tale of survival on TikTok, and recalled her 10 years at sea in her tell-all memoir (回忆录) Wave Walker. “I spent that time trapped on a boat, unable to go to school or have normal friendships.” Despite her father assuring her the trip would be safe, Suzanne claimed it was “incredibly dangerous but great as well”, sharing details of a risky journey from South Africa to Australia where the boat hit an enormous storm. In order to get through her very strange childhood, Suzanne recalled how she was determined to get an education to live a normal life. “As it became clear my parents had no intention of going back, I decided I had to educate myself as it was the only lifeline that I had,” she told the hosts of The Morning Show. She began studying in the small cabin of the boat, which she found challenging both practically and academically, as she “had missed a lot of education”. Then, when she was 16, and her brother 15, her parents enrolled (注册) the two teenagers into a school in New Zealand while they continued sailing. Despite the gaps in her education, Suzanne landed a spot at Oxford University, and after saving up money she’ d earned working on a farm, Suzanne bought a one-way plane ticket back to the UK. Since going public with her story, Suzanne’s book instantly became a bestseller, and she continues to work through the trauma (创伤) caused by her “unstable” childhood. Suzanne’s extraordinary tale has captured the hearts of millions, with thousands of online fans applauding her for her bravery. 1．Why did Suzanne’s family set out their voyage? A．To meet the challenges of their life. B．To realize the dream of family traveling. C．To admire the beauty of great oceans. D．To follow in the footsteps of a great explorer. 2．What did education mean to Suzanne during the voyage? A．An approach to pleasing her parents. B．A tool for killing time on the vast sea. C．A means of struggling for a better future. D．A support of her admission into Oxford University. 3．What message does Suzanne’s experience convey? A．A strong will can free a person from family support. B．A lack of education can affect a person’s intelligence. C．A unique life can equip a person with special qualities. D．A crazy upbringing always leads to greater achievements. 4．What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text? A．To analyze the impact of family decisions and give warnings. B．To record Suzanne’s remarkable life journey and inspire others. C．To evaluate Suzanne’s educational achievements and praise her. D．To promote Suzanne’s memoir Wave Walker and excite readers. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Suzanne Heywood在7岁时与父母及弟弟一起开始了一段原计划为期三年却持续了十年的环球航行。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“The family of four from the UK set out on their exploration to recreate Captain Cook’s voyage around the globe, which ended up taking a decade instead of the promised three years.( 这个来自英国的四口之家开始了他们的探险之旅，想要重现库克船长的环球航行，结果花了十年时间，而不是承诺的三年。)”可知，Suzanne的家人出发航行是为了重现库克船长的环球航行即追随一位伟大探险家的脚步。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“In order to get through her very strange childhood, Suzanne recalled how she was determined to get an education to live a normal life. (为了度过她奇怪的童年，Suzanne回忆起她是如何下定决心接受教育，过上正常的生活的。)”以及本段中Suzanne说的话“As it became clear my parents had no intention of going back, I decided I had to educate myself as it was the only lifeline that I had, (当我清楚我的父母没有回去的意思时，我决定我必须自学，因为这是我唯一的救命稻草)”可知，在航行期间，为了过上正常的生活，教育是她唯一的救命稻草，因此在旅行中获取教育对Suzanne来说是为了争取一个更好的未来。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“In order to get through her very strange childhood, Suzanne recalled how she was determined to get an education to live a normal life. (为了度过她奇怪的童年，Suzanne回忆起她是如何下定决心接受教育，过上正常的生活的。)”以及倒数第二段“Despite the gaps in her education, Suzanne landed a spot at Oxford University, and after saving up money she’ d earned working on a farm, Suzanne bought a one-way plane ticket back to the UK.( 尽管Suzanne的教育有所缺失，但她还是成功获得了牛津大学的席位，并且在农场工作攒钱之后，Suzanne买了一张飞回英国的单程机票。)”以及最后一段中“Suzanne’s extraordinary tale has captured the hearts of millions, with thousands of online fans applauding her for her bravery.(Suzanne的非凡故事打动了数百万人，数千名网上粉丝为她的勇敢鼓掌)”可知，Suzanne从海上探险和自学的经历中获得了独特的品质，从而在后来的人生中取得了成就，这表明独特的生活经历可以让一个人拥有特殊的品质，让她变得勇敢和坚强。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Since going public with her story, Suzanne’s book instantly became a bestseller, and she continues to work through the trauma (创伤) caused by her “unstable” childhood. Suzanne’s extraordinary tale has captured the hearts of millions, with thousands of online fans applauding her for her bravery.(自Suzanne公开自己的经历以来，她的书迅速成为畅销书，她也在继续治愈自己因“动荡不安”的童年而遭受的心理创伤。Suzanne的非凡故事打动了数百万人，数千名网络粉丝为她的勇敢而喝彩。)”以及通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Suzanne Heywood在7岁时与父母及弟弟一起开始了一段原计划为期三年却持续了十年的环球航行。在船上，Suzanne错过了正常的学习和社交，但她通过自学努力获取教育。之后，Suzanne进入新西兰的学校学习，并最终考入牛津大学。她将自己的经历写成回忆录《Wave Walker》，这本书成为了畅销书，Suzanne的勇敢和坚强也赢得了无数网友的赞赏，因此作者写这篇文章的目的是记录Suzanne的非凡人生旅程，并激励他人。故选B项。 Passage 2 （23-24高三上·江苏无锡·期末） The Royal Ballet is to stage a performance featuring a disabled dancer, recognizing that being inclusive (包容) is “not just about diversity of race, but also about diversity of physical ability”. Joe Powell-Main, who uses a wheelchair and sticks to perform, tells a story about overcoming life’s obstacles to pursue a dream that he has had since he was five. Having danced from the age of four, he won a place at the famous Royal Ballet School (RBS), even performing as a student in a Royal Ballet staging of The Nutcracker — only to see his hopes of becoming a professional dancer hit by a condition that affected his mobility. During his fourth year of training, he developed injuries following a period of growth, leading to surgery on his left knee. Complications (并发症) developed and a serious car accident took a further toll on his body, bringing his training to an end. Aged 15, he was using a wheelchair and assumed he would never dance again. But his life was transformed after his mother spotted a leaflet about wheelchair dancing, which played a part in helping him to accept his disability. Powell-Main recalled, “When I acquired my disability, I completely thought dance wasn’t an option for me and was completely over. Then why not ballet? In terms of partnering, it’s a new way of doing things.” He took part in the Royal Ballet’s platform Draft Works, which has now been extended and he’ll perform it as a 10-minute duet (双人舞) with Lubach. “Powell-Main made an impression on me. Dancing with him was really special, which has opened up refreshing possibilities, new ways of partnering, sharing weight between each other, using speed and dynamic in different ways,” Lubach said. Emma Southworth, the Royal Ballet’s creative producer, said, “If someone has a wheelchair, what are the possibilities of moving in a wheelchair? If the stick becomes the extension of the arm, what does that mean? If we’re really being properly inclusive, we’ve got to look at how we work with disabled performers.” 5．What was a turning point in Powell-Main’s life? A．A serious car accident. B．The surgery on his left knee. C．A leaflet about wheelchair dancing. D．The performance in The Nutcracker. 6．What does the underlined word “toll” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Step. B．Risk. C．Break. D．Damage. 7．What can we learn about Powell-Main? A．He refused to submit to the fate despite his disability. B．He has been suffering from the knee injuries since he was five. C．He stood out in RBS due to his hard work and professional skills. D．His dancing career was totally ruined by the unexpected car accident. 8．What might be the best title? A．A special performance B．A life full of obstacles C．A unique wheelchair dancer D．The Royal Ballet’s rich diversity 【答案】5．C 6．D 7．A 8．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了英国皇家芭蕾舞团残疾演员Joe Powell-Main的故事，他用轮椅和拐杖表演。文章讲述了一个克服生活障碍，追求他从5岁起就拥有的梦想的故事。 5．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“But his life was transformed after his mother spotted a leaflet about wheelchair dancing, which played a part in helping him to accept his disability.(但在他的母亲看到一张关于轮椅舞蹈的传单后，他的生活发生了改变，这在一定程度上帮助他接受了自己的残疾)”可知，Powell-Main人生的一个转折点是一张关于轮椅舞蹈的传单。故选C。 6．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“During his fourth year of training, he developed injuries following a period of growth, leading to surgery on his left knee.(在他训练的第四年，在一段时间的成长后，他受伤了，导致他的左膝做了手术)”和下文“bringing his training to an end. Aged 15, he was using a wheelchair and assumed he would never dance again.(结束了他的训练15岁时，他坐在轮椅上，以为自己再也不会跳舞了)”可推知，并发症和一场严重的车祸对他的身体造成了进一步的损害，导致最后坐上了轮椅。由此可知，划线词toll与damage(损害)意思接近。故选D。 7．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“When I acquired my disability, I completely thought dance wasn’t an option for me and was completely over. Then why not ballet? In terms of partnering, it’s a new way of doing things.(当我患上残疾时，我完全认为舞蹈不是我的选择，我彻底放弃了。那么为什么不芭蕾舞？就合作而言，这是一种新的做事方式)”第五段中的““Powell-Main made an impression on me. Dancing with him was really special, which has opened up refreshing possibilities, new ways of partnering, sharing weight between each other, using speed and dynamic in different ways,” Lubach said.(“Powell-Main给我留下了深刻的印象。和他一起跳舞真的很特别，这开辟了令人耳目一新的可能性，新的合作方式，彼此分担重量，以不同的方式使用速度和活力，”Lubach说)”可推知，尽管有残疾，Powell-Main拒绝向命运屈服。故选A。 8．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Joe Powell-Main, who uses a wheelchair and sticks to perform, tells a story about overcoming life’s obstacles to pursue a dream that he has had since he was five.( Joe Powell-Main用轮椅和拐杖表演，他讲述了一个克服生活障碍，追求他从5岁起就拥有的梦想的故事)”及下文对Joe Powell-Main的介绍可知，文章讲述了英国皇家芭蕾舞团残疾演员Joe Powell-Main的故事，他用轮椅和拐杖进行表演。由此可知，A unique wheelchair dancer(一个独特的轮椅舞者)适合作本文最佳标题。故选C。 主题01 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏盐城·期末） Does your life ever feel as if you’re pushing a heavy car—one on which you’ve spent much money and that has now broken down? You’ve done everything right: you haven’t invested heavily in a new business or quit your job to pursue your childhood dream of becoming a professional athlete. You have been a sensible adult living your sensible life. So why does it feel like such hard work? This has been me for the past few months. Earlier this year, I took a long hard look at my sources of income and decided to focus on the ones that provided the most money. I’m lucky enough to have had a good financial year. But despite doing the right thing, it has used up my energy and I’ve worked out why. Years ago, I realized that I disliked hard work. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mind working hard, but hard work isn’t for me. What’s the difference? For a start, hard work feels as if it never really gets going. You can push hard work and it might move a little but there’s no celebratory moment when it gets done. Most importantly, hard work lacks joy. Working hard on a project you feel excited and moved by can be tiring and difficult, but it’s ultimately joyful and that is what I’ve been missing   So I asked myself what would feel scary but joyful and this is the answer. I’m going to write a romance. Of course, being a middle-aged journalist who suddenly decides to write a book is nothing novel. However, for me, it hits the sweet spot between being joyful enough to make me want to do it and scary enough to make me feel it’s worthwhile. As with all good middle-aged changes, this one hasn’t really been thought through. I know little about writing fiction and even less about what makes a good book. I have the thinnest of ideas for a plot but, for the first time in a while, I’m excited, I will be another Jane Austen with my fantasies which give me life. So now, I have to go and sharpen my pencil. 1．What can best describe-the author’s current feeling about life? A．A new business makes her feel fresh. B．She has got everything under her control. C．She is conflicted about living a sensible life. D．A childhood dream inspires her to more efforts. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．Living a rather sensible life. B．Identifying income sources. C．Discovering new life goals. D．Sorting out the author’s jobs 3．What’s the authors understanding of hard work and working hard? A．Journalism is a career worth working hard. B．Hard work is something either sweet or tiring. C．Writing a romance is difficult but rewarding. D．Working hard rarely brings about satisfaction 4．What is probably the best title for the text? A．The pursuit of dreams B．Middle-aged job crisis C．Celebratory moment D．A future Jane Austen 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者本人不愿意做看起来困难的事情，但感觉生活很艰难，后来在尝试做困难的事情以后，逐渐找到了人生的快乐。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“You have been a sensible adult living your sensible life. So why does it feel like such hard work?(你是一个过着理性生活的成年人，为什么感觉工作这么困难呢？)”可知，作者对理性的生活感到矛盾，故选C项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第一段“You have been a sensible adult living your sensible life.(你是一个过着理性生活的成年人)”以及第二段“decided to focus on the ones that provided the most money(决定专注于那些能挣很多钱的事)”还有“used up my energy(耗尽了我的精力)”可知，第二段划下划线的词it指的是过非常理性的生活，故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“However, for me, it hits the sweet spot between being joyful enough to make me want to do it and scary enough to make me feel it’s worthwhile.(然而，对我来说它处在最好的状态：足够快乐让我想去做它；足够害怕让我感觉它是值得的)”可知，作者认为写浪漫小说很难，但是收获颇丰，故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“You have been a sensible adult living your sensible life. So why does it feel like such hard work?(你是一个过着理性生活的成年人，为什么感觉工作这么困难呢？)”以及倒数第二段“However, for me, it hits the sweet spot between being joyful enough to make me want to do it and scary enough to make me feel it’s worthwhile.(然而，对我来说它处在最好的状态：足够快乐让我想去做它；足够害怕让我感觉它是值得的)”可知，本篇阅读作者自述了自己回顾自己的生活，发现记者这个职业不是自己真正想要的，所以她放弃了这个职业，转而开始写小说，虽然辛苦但是也觉得很值得，因为这是她的梦想。由此可知，The pursuit of dreams(追求梦想)适合作本文最佳标题。故选A项。 主题02 人与自我——医疗 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏淮安·期末） More than 20 years ago, Yung-Chi Cheng, a Yale professor in drug development for cancer, had a pioneering idea: what if he could unlock the potential of ancient Chinese medicines for treating cancer? What if he could design botanical drugs that would make traditional cancer treatments work better? No one had done it before. Fellow researchers and experts advised him to change course, because developing botanical drugs was too complicated and too risky. But Cheng didn’t let the idea go. Now, in a landmark moment in cancer research, Cheng and research partners are launching the first international clinical trial for a botanical drug, YIV-906. Shwu-Hucy Liu, a postdoctoral researcher in Cheng’s Yale lab, spent hours leafing through ancient Chinese texts at Yale’s library seeking the properties of Chinese herbs. She returned with Huang Qin Tang, a 1,800-year-old treatment for stomach illnesses, based on which the team developed a drug and tested it on one thousand mice. What followed were years of additional testing of the drug’s effectiveness for a range of cancers in multiple human studies involving over 200 patients. The positive effects displayed again and again, YIV-906 not only reduced the side effects of radiation treatment, but also led to faster recovery and longer survival rates. All they need now are larger data sets. When the results of the international trial are available about three years from now, YIV-906 may find itself next in a long line of breakthrough drugs developed from natural products, which includes a malaria (疟疾) treatment developed from the Chinese herb qinghao, the discovery of which led to a Nobel Prize for chemist Tu Youyou. It has been a long journey, but if Cheng and his team are successful, it could create a new approach to treating cancer. They called the new approach “WE” medicine, a combination of Western medicine and Eastern medicine. “It’s a totally new model. I’ve met with a lot of doubt, but think the results will speak for themselves,” Cheng said. 1．What did fellow researchers initially think of Cheng’s research? A．Creative. B．Comprehensive. C．Conventional. D．Challenging. 2．Why did Liu refer to ancient Chinese texts? A．She wanted to question ancient treatment methods. B．She desired to find inspiration for treating diseases. C．She tried to document the history of Chinese herbs. D．She determined to find a cure for stomach illnesses. 3．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A．Steps of the drug testing. B．The application of YIV-906. C．Effects of the clinical trial. D．The effectiveness of YIV-906. 4．Why does the author mention Chinese herb qinghao? A．To illustrate the value of botanical drugs. B．To advocate the adoption of “WE” medicine. C．To praise Tu’s contributions to drug development. D．To highlight its success in medicine development. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了耶鲁大学癌症药物开发教授郑永齐研究一种新的治疗癌症的方法。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Fellow researchers and experts advised him to change course, because developing botanical drugs was too complicated and too risky. But Cheng didn’t let the idea go.( 其他研究人员和专家建议他改变路线，因为开发植物药物太复杂，风险太大。但是郑永齐并没有放弃这个想法)”可推知，研究人员最初认为郑永齐的研究是具有挑战性的。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Shwu-Hucy Liu, a postdoctoral researcher in Cheng’s Yale lab, spent hours leafing through ancient Chinese texts at Yale’s library seeking the properties of Chinese herbs. She returned with Huang Qin Tang, a 1,800-ycar-old treatment for stomach illnesses, based on which the team developed a drug and tested it on one thousand mice.( 郑永齐在耶鲁大学实验室的博士后研究员刘淑惠（音译）花了几个小时在耶鲁大学图书馆翻阅中国古代文献，寻找中草药的特性。她带着黄芩汤回来了，黄芩汤是一种有1800年历史的治疗胃病的药物，研究小组以此为基础开发了一种药物，并在1000只老鼠身上进行了测试)”可推知，刘淑惠参考中国古代文献是因为她希望找到治疗疾病的灵感。故选B项。 3．主旨大意题。根据第三段“What followed were years of additional testing of the drug’s effectiveness for a range of cancers in multiple human studies involving over 200 patients. The positive effects displayed again and again, YIV-906 not only reduced the side effects of radiation treatment, but also led to faster recovery and longer survival rates.( 接下来的几年里，科学家们在涉及200多名患者的多项人体研究中，对这种药物对一系列癌症的有效性进行了额外的测试。YIV-906不仅减少了放射治疗的副作用，而且恢复得更快，生存率更长，积极的效果一次又一次地显示出来)”可知，第三段主要讲了YIV-906的有效性。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段中“When the results of the international trial are available about three years from now, YIV-906 may find itself next in a long line of breakthrough drugs developed from natural products, which includes a malaria (疟疾) treatment developed from the Chinese herb ginghao, the discovery of which led to a Nobel Prize for chemist Tu Youyou.( 大约三年后，当国际试验的结果公布时，YIV-906可能会成为从天然产物中开发的一长串突破性药物中的下一个，其中包括从中药青蒿中开发的一种治疗疟疾的药物，该药物的发现使化学家屠呦呦获得了诺贝尔奖)”可推知，作者提到中药青蒿是为了说明植物性药物的价值。故选A项。 主题03 人与社会——美术与摄影 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏苏州·期末） Anxiety has followed me around like a lost dog looking for a bone for years now. I feel it the most strongly when I’m worried about my health or my daughter’s health. I feel an unusual sensation and all of a sudden: panic! My worries are not limited to health concerns though, and they go in the direction of anxiety about the future of the world, worries about my finances, and fears that I’m not good enough. Let me go back a few decades, back to when anxiety wasn’t part of my life. When I was a child, I loved art. I drew and I colored because that’s what I enjoyed. I went to college to become an art teacher. When I finished school in May of 2001, I had a part-time design job, and after the event of September 11th, 2001, I knew I needed to travel, to get out of the safe life I was living in my hometown. That’s when my creative practices fell by the wayside. Luckily, after the birth of my daughter in 2014, the desire to create came back. At first, I was using a tiny corner of a bedroom in our rental house to paint. Eventually we bought a house, and I had the space to spread out, ready to paint whenever the urge struck. That’s when I started noticing something important: Painting stilled me in a way that nothing else did. It eased my fears and anxieties in a way other practice (deep breathing, etc) did not, at least not as consistently. When anxious thoughts start, I know what to do. I head into my studio, grab some materials, and start creating. Soon enough, the worries are gone and instead my mind is quiet. I think the reason why painting is so helpful for my anxiety is that, in order for me to be anxious, I have to be worrying about the future and what it holds. When I’m doing an activity that requires my full concentration, I have to be in the moment. It doesn’t matter if you’re artistic. The only thing that matters is finding a way to be here, in the now, instead of in the unknowable future. 1．Which word can best describe the writer in paragraph 1? A．Cautious. B．Insecure. C．Considerate. D．Impatient. 2．When did the writer give up on art temporarily? A．After her daughter was born. B．When she studied in college. C．When she was still a little child. D．After some big event happened. 3．How does painting relieve the writer’s anxiety? A．Painting makes her stay in a place. B．Colors of painting calm her down. C．Painting is a very creative activity. D．Painting makes less room for worries. 4．What can we learn from the story? A．What is important is to seize the moment. B．Anxiety may sometimes be beneficial to life. C．It is necessary to learn some art in childhood. D．Painting is the best way to ease people’s mind. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者曾经缺乏安全感，很焦虑。直到作者重新开始绘画，慢慢找回了平静。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Anxiety has followed me around like a lost dog looking for a bone for years now. I feel it the most strongly when I’m worried about my health or my daughter’s health. I feel an unusual sensation and all of a sudden panic! My worries are not limited to health concerns though, and they go in the direction of anxiety about the future of the world, worries about my finances, and fears that I’m not good enough.(多年来，焦虑就像一只迷路的狗在找骨头一样跟着我。当我担心我的健康或我女儿的健康时，我感觉最强烈。我有一种不寻常的感觉，然后突然恐慌起来！不过，我的担忧并不局限于健康问题，它们还包括对世界未来的焦虑、对自己财务状况的担忧，以及对自己不够优秀的恐惧)”可推知，作者没有安全感。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“When I finished school in May of 2001, I had a part-time design job, and after the event of September 11th, 2001, I knew I needed to travel, to get out of the safe life I was living in my hometown. That’s when my creative practices fell by the wayside. (当我在2001年5月毕业的时候，我有一份兼职的设计工作，在2001年9月11日的事件之后，我知道我需要旅行，离开我在家乡的安全生活。就在那时，我的创作实践戛然而止)”可知，作者在一些重大事件发生之后暂时放弃了艺术。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“That’s when I started noticing something important: Painting stilled me in a way that nothing else did. It eased my fears and anxieties in a way other practice (deep breathing, etc) did not, at least not as consistently. When anxious thoughts start, I know what to do. I head into my studio, grab some materials, and start creating. Soon enough, the worries are gone and instead my mind is quiet. (就在那时，我开始注意到一件重要的事情：绘画以一种其他任何东西都无法做到的方式让我平静下来。它缓解了我的恐惧和焦虑，这是其他练习（深呼吸等）所没有的，至少没有那么持续。当焦虑的想法开始时，我知道该怎么做。我走进我的工作室，抓起一些材料，开始创作。很快，烦恼消失了，取而代之的是我的头脑很安静)”可知，绘画让担忧的空闲少了，从而缓解了作者的焦虑。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The only thing that matters is finding a way to be here, in the now, instead of in the unknowable future.(唯一重要的是找到一种方法，活在当下，而不是不可知的未来)”可知，故事告诉我们重要的是要抓住当下。故选A。 主题04 人与社会——发明与创造 Passage 1 （24-25高三上·江苏盐城射阳·期末） Heman Bekele whipped up the most dangerous of what he called his “potions” when he was just 7 years old. He’d been conducting his own science experiments with keen interest for about three years by that point, mixing up whatever he could get his hands on at home and waiting eagerly to see the results. Last October, the 3M company and Discovery Education selected Heman, a rising 10th-grader, as the winner of its Young Scientist Challenge. His prize: $25,000. His accomplishment: inventing a soap that could one day treat and even prevent multiple forms of skin cancer. Born in Addis Ababa before moving to the U. S., Heman recalls that some of his earliest memories were of seeing laborers working in the burning sun, usually with no protection for their skin. It didn’t take too long for him to start thinking about how he might help. A few years ago, he read about imiquimod, a drug that is approved to fight one form of skin cancer. Typically, imiquimod is prescribed as a front-line drug, but Heman wondered if it could be made available more easily to people in the earliest stages of the disease. A bar of soap, he thought, might be just the delivery system for such a lifesaving drug, not just because it was simple, but because it would be a lot more affordable. There was a long way to go between inspiration and application, however. Carrying out his idea was more complicated than simply mixing the drug into an ordinary bar of soap, since any healing power the imiquimod might possess would just be washed down the drain. The answer was to combine the soap with a lipid-based (脂质基) nanoparticle (纳米颗粒) that would stay on the skin when the soap was washed away. Heman remains humble about what he’s accomplished. “Anybody could do what I did,” he says. “I just came up with an idea and worked towards it.” 1．What can we infer about Heman’s personality as a young boy according to paragraph 1? A．Ambitious and tolerant. B．Curious and passionate. C．Hardworking and athletic. D．Generous and determined. 2．What inspired Heman to invent the new type of soap? A．His desire to help those in need. B．His passion for science research. C．His dream of winning the prize. D．His pursuit of public recognition. 3．Why does Heman consider soap the best option for delivering the drug? A．It contains imiquimod. B．It provides shelter from sun exposure. C．It reduces side effects. D．It is inexpensive and accessible. 4．What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about? A．The application of Heman’s soap in daily life B．The development of soap-making technology. C．Difficulty and resolution in delivering imiquimod. D．Process and requirements of using the special soap. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位14岁学生Heman Bekele，通过自身努力和不断寻求帮助，发明了一种普通人能负担起的抗击皮肤癌的肥皂，因此获得了“美国顶尖年轻科学家”的称号。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“He’d been conducting his own science experiments with keen interest for about three years by that point, mixing up whatever he could get his hands on at home and waiting eagerly to see the results.(到那时，他已经怀着浓厚的兴趣进行了大约三年的科学实验，把他在家里能弄到的东西混在一起，热切地等待着看到结果)”可知，赫曼作为一个小男孩好奇，并且充满热情。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Born in Addis Ababa before moving to the U. S., Heman recalls that some of his earliest memories were of seeing laborers working in the burning sun, usually with no protection for their skin.(赫曼在搬到美国之前出生在亚的斯亚贝巴，他回忆说，他最早的记忆是看到工人在烈日下工作，通常没有保护他们的皮肤)”以及第四段“It didn’t take too long for him to start thinking about how he might help.(没过多久，他就开始考虑自己能帮上什么忙)”可知，想帮助那些需要帮助的人激发了赫曼发明这种新型肥皂。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“A bar of soap, he thought, might be just the delivery system for such a lifesaving drug, not just because it was simple, but because it would be a lot more affordable.(他想，一块肥皂可能就是这种救命药物的输送系统，不仅因为它简单，而且因为它更便宜)”可知，赫曼认为肥皂是输送药物的最佳选择因为它既便宜又容易获得。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据第五段“There was a long way to go between inspiration and application, however. Carrying out his idea was more complicated than simply mixing the drug into an ordinary bar of soap, since any healing power the imiquimod might possess would just be washed down the drain. The answer was to combine the soap with a lipid-based (脂质基) nanoparticle (纳米颗粒) that would stay on the skin when the soap was washed away.(然而，从灵感到应用还有很长的路要走。实现他的想法比简单地将药物混合到一块普通肥皂中要复杂得多，因为咪喹莫特可能具有的任何治疗能力都将被冲入下水道。答案是将肥皂与一种脂质纳米颗粒结合起来，当肥皂被洗掉时，纳米颗粒会留在皮肤上)”可知，第5段主要讲了传递咪喹莫特的困难及解决办法。故选C。 主题05 人与社会——艺术家 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏南通·期末） Jeff Steele was born in Texas and grew up in Mississippi. A gifted singer, Jeff began writing songs when he was in high school. “I was going to be the next Lionel Richie,” he recalls with a smile. In time, however, Jeff began to write songs, and in the early 1980s formed a group called The Steeles. Within a decade, not only had the group signed a recording contract with Daywind Records, but Jeff became a staff writer for the label and moved his family to Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout the 1990s, Jeff penned a string of hits for Daywind, including four No. 1 songs for The Steeles. But not only does Jeff write for his group, he also has his songs recorded by other artists that include Greater Vision, The Florida Boys, The Perrys, The Gaither Vocal Band and others. Jeff’s efforts have collected four BMI Awards for radio singles by Karen Peck & New River, The Inspirations, and Legacy Five, along with a popular song by The Steeles. That song also received a Dove Awards nomination (提名), as did “Not One Word” by The Collingsworth Family. What has changed for Jeff regarding songwriting over the last three decades? “I used to write everything alone, but now I enjoy co-writing, especially with my son, Brad.” The Steeles’ latest StowTown Records release, Be the Reason, contains multiple songs penned by the father and son, with each having an unusual feel. Perhaps this is because Brad — at age 30 — is writing as a young man from the point of looking forward, and Jeff — at age 63 — is writing from a pen of wisdom and experience. This may also be part of the reason that their songs are connecting with all of us: because we, as listeners, can benefit from both generations. 1．Who might Lionel Richie be? A．A writer. B．A friend of Jeff’s. C．A well-known musician. D．A member of The Steeles. 2．What does paragraph 2 mainly focus on? A．Jeff’s crucial role in his group. B．Jeff’s influence on other artists. C．Jeff’s secret to success as a singer. D．Jeff’s extraordinary achievements. 3．What is special about Be the Reason? A．It was completed by Brad himself. B．It contains a multi-generational feel. C．It displays people from all walks of life. D．It received a Dove Awards nomination. 4．Which of the following can best describe Jeff? A．Talented and devoted. B．Tough and generous. C．Scholarly and friendly. D．Ambitious and imaginative. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了Jeff Steele的音乐之旅。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“A gifted singer, Jeff began writing songs when he was in high school. “I was going to be the next Lionel Richie,” he recalls with a smile. (杰夫是个有天赋的歌手，他在高中时就开始写歌了。“我要成为下一个莱昂内尔·里奇，”他笑着回忆道)”可知Lionel Richie是一个著名的歌手。故选C项。 2．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Throughout the 1990s, Jeff penned a string of hits for Daywind, including four No. 1 songs for The Steeles. But not only does Jeff write for his group, he also has his songs recorded by other artists that include Greater Vision, The Florida Boys, The Perrys, The Gaither Vocal Band and others. Jeff’s efforts have collected four BMI Awards for radio singles by Karen Peck & New River, The Inspirations, and Legacy Five, along with a popular song by The Steeles. That song also received a Dove Awards nomination (提名), as did “Not One Word” by The Collingsworth Family. (在整个20世纪90年代，杰夫为日风乐队创作了一系列热门歌曲，包括为钢铁乐队创作的四首冠军歌曲。但杰夫不仅为他的乐队写歌，他还为其他艺术家录制他的歌曲，包括Greater Vision， The Florida Boys, The Perrys， The Gaither Vocal Band等。杰夫的努力获得了Karen Peck & New River、The Inspirations和Legacy Five的四项BMI广播单曲奖，以及The Steeles的一首流行歌曲。这首歌也获得了鸽子奖的提名，同样获得提名的还有The Collingsworth Family的《Not One Word》)”可知，第二段主要讲了杰夫的非凡成就。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Perhaps this is because Brad - at age 30 - is writing as a young man from the point of looking forward, and Jeff - at age 63 - is writing from a pen of wisdom and experience. (也许这是因为30岁的布拉德以年轻人的眼光展望未来，而63岁的杰夫则以智慧和经验的笔触书写。)”可知，《Be the Reason》具有多代人的视角与感受。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段“Throughout the 1990s, Jeff penned a string of hits for Daywind, including four No. 1 songs for The Steeles. But not only does Jeff write for his group, he also has his songs recorded by other artists that include Greater Vision, The Florida Boys, The Perrys, The Gaither Vocal Band and others. Jeff’s efforts have collected four BMI Awards for radio singles by Karen Peck & New River, The Inspirations, and Legacy Five, along with a popular song by The Steeles. That song also received a Dove Awards nomination (提名), as did“Not One Word”by The Collingsworth Family. (在整个20世纪90年代，杰夫为日风乐队创作了一系列热门歌曲，包括为钢铁乐队创作的四首冠军歌曲。但杰夫不仅为他的乐队写歌，他还为其他艺术家录制他的歌曲，包括Greater Vision， The Florida Boys, The Perrys， The Gaither Vocal Band等。杰夫的努力获得了Karen Peck & New River、The Inspirations和Legacy Five的四项BMI广播单曲奖，以及The Steeles的一首流行歌曲。这首歌也获得了鸽子奖的提名，同样获得提名的还有The Collingsworth Family的《Not One Word》)”可知，短文介绍了Jeff Steele的音乐才华和他多年来在音乐创作上的付出和成功，可以描述他为才华横溢且全心投入。故选A项。 Passage 2 （23-24高三上·江苏连云港·期末） Rita Moreno is one of the very few performers to EGOT: to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award. But come a little closer, and Moreno’s is another kind of immigrant (移民的) story. She was a teen when MGM (米高梅电影公司) signed her in the 1950s. Major studios were still dominated by the men who’d run them for decades. They had her change her name. While recognizing her talent, they didn’t know what to do with a Latin girl. Moreno played small parts, including a girl from India and a Burmese (缅甸的) woman. What should have been her big break came when she was cast as Anita in West Side Story. She’d remember Anita as “the very first Hispanic (西班牙的) character I had ever played who had dignity, a sense of self-respect. She became my role model. ” The night Moreno won the Oscar, the Hispanic community across the USA broke out into cheers. But that career turn didn’t happen. Instead, she received more offers to play what she described as “dusky servants”. The racial and ethnic prejudice was still at play. “It broke my heart, ”she says. Rita Moreno didn’t make another movie for seven years. Then began her new act. Holding to her mother’s philosophy — Never give in, never quit, keep on moving — she survived professionally during those years with work on the London stage and in nightclubs, slowly reemerging on film and television, and eventually she earned herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Peabody Career Achievement Award. But even as she continues to perform, her work continues off the screen, speaking out for and representing the Latin community. “I’m now known as la pionera, or the pioneer,” Moreno says. “I really don’t think of myself as a role model. But it turns out that I am, to a lot of the Hispanic community. Not just in show business, but in life. But that’s what happens when you’re first, right?” 5．What do we know about Moreno in Paragraph 2? A．She was an actress contracted with MGM. B．She had her future well-planned for her talent. C．She was treated as a Hispanic girl with dignity. D．She won the Oscar for acting a Burmese woman. 6．Why didn’t Moreno make movies for seven years after winning the Oscar? A．She did not receive any film offers. B．She rejected roles of racial prejudice. C．She was tired of performing on the stage. D．She focused on her stage career in nightclubs. 7．Which of the following can best describe Moreno? A．Generous and brave. B．Kind and grateful. C．Honest and trustworthy. D．Tough and determined. 8．What can we learn from Moreno’s words in the last paragraph? A．She prefers to be a role model in show business. B．She is unhappy with what happened to an actress. C．She makes a difference to the Hispanic community. D．She feels pressured about being a Hispanic pioneer. 【答案】5．A 6．B 7．D 8．C 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了著名演员丽塔·莫雷诺的演艺之路和对社会的影响。 5．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“She was a teen when MGM (米高梅电影公司) signed her in the 1950s. (20世纪50年代，当米高梅电影公司签下她时，她还是个十几岁的孩子)”可知，她是与米高梅电影公司签约的演员。故选A。 6．细节理解题。由文章第三段中“Instead, she received more offers to play what she described as “dusky servants”.  The racial and ethnic prejudice was still at play.  “It broke my heart, ”she says.  Rita Moreno didn’t make another movie for seven years. (相反，她收到了更多的邀请，扮演她所说的“阴暗的仆人”。种族和民族偏见仍然存在。“这伤透了我的心，”她说。丽塔·莫雷诺有七年没有再拍电影了)”可知，莫雷诺在获得奥斯卡奖后的七年里都没有拍电影是因为她拒绝扮演种族偏见的角色。故选B。 7．推理判断题。由文章第四段中“Holding to her mother’s philosophy — Never give in, never quit, keep on moving — she survived professionally during those years with work on the London stage and in nightclubs, slowly reemerging on film and television, and eventually she earned herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Peabody Career Achievement Award. (她坚持母亲的哲学——永不屈服，永不放弃，不断前进——那些年她在伦敦舞台和夜总会工作，慢慢地在电影和电视上重新出现，最终她在好莱坞星光大道上为自己赢得了一颗星星，并获得了皮博迪职业成就奖)”可推知，她是一个坚韧而坚定的人。故选D。 8．推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“But even as she continues to perform, her work continues off the screen, speaking out for and representing the Latin community. “I’m now known as la pionera, or the pioneer,” Moreno says. “I really don’t think of myself as a role model. But it turns out that I am, to a lot of the Hispanic community. Not just in show business, but in life. But that’s what happens when you’re first, right?” (但即使她继续表演，她的工作也在银幕之外继续，为拉丁社区发声并代表拉丁社区。莫雷诺说:“我现在被称为先驱。“我真的不认为自己是一个榜样。但事实证明，对很多西班牙裔社区来说，我是这样的。不仅在演艺圈，在生活中也是如此。但这就是你第一次做的事，对吧？”)”可推知，她对西班牙裔社区产生了影响。故选C。 主题06 人与自我——家人和亲人 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏镇江·期末） Before the pandemic,my Singapore-based sister insisted my mother and I join her for the Christmas. My mum, a fearless woman, would get strangely nervous on flights. Perhaps the only thing that convinced her to overcome her fears was the chance to piece together our declining bond. Growing up, moments with Mum were painfully short-lived because I spent most time at the boarding school, reuniting only during the holidays. Every year, she would eagerly await my return, which would always lead to constant loving scenes. Those valuable moments were gradually disappearing as I moved away for university. Soon, our relationship became tense. She seemed unable to understand me and her stubborn and old-fashioned advice forced me to shut myself. But the more I pulled away, the more I felt a longing for the bond that had grown so weak. Perhaps Singapore would give us a chance to breathe it back to life. I assumed the immersive exhibits at Art Science Museum would refresh my mother, who was an art student. However, I was surprised when she just turned her nose up at the Bruges Whale, a sculpture using plastic waste to raise awareness about ocean pollution.“It’s art, Mum! Be more appreciative.” I defended. Disheartened by the distance between us, I led her to the kid’s zone. We signed up for a joint sketching activity, hoping that would help us connect. As our creative juices flowed, our faded relationship began to take on the hues (色调) and shades of something sincere and beautiful. “Look!” she excitedly pointed towards a digital screen that displayed our creations. “That one’s ours.” Mum went up and reached out, touching the fish as it moved its tail back and forth in the virtual tank. Looking around, I saw children sharing moments with their parents, and my own childhood flashed back. That rare instance where she let slip an inner innocence and delight at a new experience revealed the little girl in her, who was like me, had lost a vital connection to responsibilities of motherhood. “Our time together was like that of friends,” she remarks now. “You were my mother, and I a child following you around.” Life has indeed come full circle. 1．What made Mum accept the visit to Singapore? A．The very fact of being a fearless woman herself. B．The short cherished moments before the pandemic. C．The desire to restore relationship with her children. D．The sincere invitation of my Singapore-based sister. 2．What can we learn from paragraph 2? A．Our relationship suffered due to geographic distance. B．My bond with Mum weakened after I went to the university. C．I was overwhelmed with Mum's love before university. D．Moments with Mum was painful during the holidays. 3．How did Mum react to the Bruges Whale? A．She showed a great interest in this work of art. B．She felt it a huge waste to make it from plastic. C．She considered it beneficial to ocean protection. D．She didn’t think it good enough to be exhibited. 4．What is probably the main idea of the text? A．A visit to Art Science Museum rebuilt my bond with Mum. B．A journey to Singapore rid Mum of her fear on flights. C．A sketching activity revealed Mum’s long-lost innocence. D．An attempt dug into likely causes for the fading relationship. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了一次去艺术科学博物馆的参观如何帮助作者与母亲重建了她们的温馨关系。 1．细节理解题。从文章第一段中的“Perhaps the only thing that convinced her to overcome her fears was the chance to piece together out declining bond. (可能唯一能说服她克服恐惧的事情就是有机会修复我们日渐衰弱的关系)”可知，妈妈接受去新加坡参观的原因是想要恢复与孩子们的关系。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Those valuable moments were gradually disappearing as I moved away for university. Soon, our relationship became tense.(随着我去外地上大学，那些宝贵的时光逐渐消失了。很快，我们的关系变得紧张。)”可知，我和妈妈的关系在我上了大学之后变得紧张，关系变弱。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。从第三段中的“However, I was surprised when she just turned her nose up at the Bruges Whale, a sculpture using plastic waste to raise awareness about ocean pollution.(然而，当她对布鲁日鲸鱼这个用塑料垃圾制作的雕塑嗤之以鼻时，我很惊讶。这个雕塑是用来提高人们对海洋污染的认识的。)”可推知，妈妈对布鲁日鲸鱼的反应是她认为它不够好，不应该被展出。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，文章讲述了通过一次新加坡之旅中的艺术科学博物馆参观经历，作者与母亲的关系得到了修复。从文章倒数第四段中的“As our creative juices flowed, our faded relationship began to take on the hues(色调) and shades of something sincere and beautiful.(随着我们创意的涌流，我们褪色的关系开始呈现出真诚和美丽的色彩和色调。)”也可以看出来。因此，文章的主题思想是艺术科学博物馆的参观重建了我和母亲之间的联系。故选A项。 主题07 人与社会——其他著名人物 Passage 1 （23-24高三上·江苏南通·期末） As the first African American woman to receive a medical degree in America, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler challenged the prejudice that prevented African Americans and women from following medical careers. Born in 1831 in Christiana, Delaware, Crumpler spent her childhood in Pennsylvania with an aunt, who frequently cared for sick neighbors, and Crumpler went with her on these trips. In her book published in 1883, Crumpler wrote, “Having been raised by a kind aunt, whose usefulness to the sick was continually sought, I early developed a liking for medicine, and sought every opportunity to be in a position to relieve the sufferings of others.” In 1852, Crumpler moved to Charlestown, Massachusetts, to begin her medical career as a nurse. In the early 1850s, there was no formal school where one could become licensed to practice nursing. Even so, Crumpler assisted several doctors in Boston for eight years. They in turn supported her application to the New England Female Medical College, where she was awarded a state- funded scholarship. Crumpler worked hard at her studies but had to take a leave of absence after two years to attend to her sick husband, who unfortunately passed away in 1863. Months later, Crumpler returned to complete her final term but was nearly refused after some faculty members (教员) expressed worry regarding the amount of time it was taking her to complete her coursework and were hesitant to let her come back. Luckily, with several of the school’s sponsors supporting her, Crumpler finally received a “Doctress of Medicine” from college, and began seeing patients in and around her house, treating them regardless of their ability to pay. In 1883, Dr. Crumpler published a book based on journal notes she kept during her years of practice. A Book of Medical Discourses, specifically aimed at women and the care of their children, is believed to be the first medical text written by an African American author. Scientific American describes it as the forerunner of the famous What to Expect When You’ re Expecting (1984). 1．What inspired Crumpler to take up medicine? A．The influence of her aunt. B．The desire to help the poor. C．Her family’s encouragement. D．The doctors’ financial support. 2．Which of the following can best describe Crumpler? A．Humorous and easygoing. B．Caring and determined. C．Adventurous and sensitive. D．Optimistic and honest. 3．Why did some teachers attempt to reject Crumpler’s returning to school? A．Her family couldn’t afford her education. B．She failed to follow the school regulations. C．They felt negative about her determination. D．They doubted her ability to finish her study. 4．What do people think of Crumpler’s book according to the last paragraph? A．Inspiring but unrealistic. B．Accessible and interesting. C．Educational but complicated. D．Groundbreaking and practical. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了第一位在美国获得医学学位的非裔美国女性Rebecca Lee Crumpler的从医经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“In her book published in 1883, Crumpler wrote, “Having been raised by a kind aunt, whose usefulness to the sick was continually sought, I early developed a liking for medicine, and sought every opportunity to be in a position to relieve the sufferings of others.”(在1883年出版的书中，克拉姆勒写道：“我被一位善良的姑姑抚养长大，她不断地寻求对病人的帮助，我很早就喜欢上了医学，并且寻找每一个机会来减轻他人的痛苦。”)”可知，姑姑的影响激发了克拉姆勒从医。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“In her book published in 1883, Crumpler wrote, “Having been raised by a kind aunt, whose usefulness to the sick was continually sought, I early developed a liking for medicine, and sought every opportunity to be in a position to relieve the sufferings of others.”(在1883年出版的书中，克拉姆勒写道：“我被一位善良的姑姑抚养长大，她不断地寻求对病人的帮助，我很早就喜欢上了医学，并且寻找每一个机会来减轻他人的痛苦，并寻求每一个机会来减轻别人的痛苦。”)”以及第三段“In 1852, Crumpler moved to Charlestown, Massachusetts, to begin her medical career as a nurse. In the early 1850s, there was no formal school where one could become licensed to practice nursing. Even so, Crumpler assisted several doctors in Boston for eight years.(1852年，克拉姆勒搬到马萨诸塞州的查尔斯敦，开始了她的护士医疗生涯。在19世纪50年代早期，没有正式的学校可以让一个人获得执业护理执照。即便如此，克拉姆勒还是在波士顿协助了几位医生八年的时间)”可知，克拉姆勒想要减轻别人的痛苦，并且坚持自己的事业，说明她有爱心和决心。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Months later, Crumpler returned to complete her final term but was nearly refused after some faculty members (教员) expressed worry regarding the amount of time it was taking her to complete her coursework and were hesitant to let her come back.(几个月后，克拉姆勒回来完成她的最后一个学期，但几乎被拒绝了，因为一些老师担心她完成课程所需的时间太多，不愿让她回来)”可知，有些老师试图拒绝克拉姆勒返校因为他们怀疑她是否有能力完成学业。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“A Book of Medical Discourses, specifically aimed at women and the care of their children, is believed to be the first medical text written by an African American author. Scientific American describes it as the forerunner of the famous What to Expect When You’ re Expecting (1984).(一本专门针对妇女及其子女护理的医学论述书，被认为是第一本由非裔美国作家撰写的医学文本。《《科学美国人》将其描述为著名的《怀孕时的期望》（1984年）的先驱)”可推知，克拉姆勒的书是第一本由非裔美国作家撰写的医学文本，并且提供了使用的建议，即人们认为克拉姆勒的书有开创性和实用性。故选D。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $