专题03 阅读理解（记叙文）（期末真题汇编，陕晋青宁专用） 高二英语上学期

专题03 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与社会——社会进步 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山西省吕梁市·期末） When I was a little girl, I liked drawing, freely and joyously making marks on the walls at home. In primary school, I learned to write using chalks. Writing seemed to be another form of drawing. I shaped individual letters into repeating lines, which were abstract forms, delightful but meaningless patterns. In secondary school art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. For the art standardized (标准化) exam I had to present an oil painting. I found it difficult, but still hoped to pass. I failed, with a low grade. I’d been over-confident. Now I’d been declared talentless. But other channels of creativity stayed open: I went on writing poems and stories. Still, I went to exhibitions often. I continued my habitual drawing, which I now characterised as childish doodling (乱画). In my 30s, I made painter friends and learned new ways of looking at art. However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it. Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice. One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and told me to start painting. The dream felt so convincing that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colours. Finally, I bought some oil paints. Although I have enjoyed breaking my decades-long taboo about working with oil paints, I have discovered I now prefer chalks and ink. I let my line drawings turn into cartoons I send to friends. It all feels free and easy. Un-anxious. This time around, I can accept my limitations but keep going. Becoming a successful painter calls for being determined. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much. That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments. 1．What did the author think of her drawing before the standardised exam? A．Discouraging. B．Meaningless. C．Satisfying. D．Empowering. 2．In her 30s, the author ______. A．avoided oil painting practice B．searched for a painting career C．took oil painting seriously D．began water colours as a hobby 3．What attracted the author to oil paintings at last? A．Her ambition. B．Her dream. C．Her grade. D．Her taboo. 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Practice makes perfect. B．It never rains but it pours. C．Dreams are the reflections of realities. D．Strong will can move mountains. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省安康市·期末） Carl Allamby started his car repair business at 19, working alone in a garage (汽车修理厂). Over the years it had grown into two shops, but Allamby wanted something more. At first, he thought that meant growing his business even further. So at 34, Allamby decided to go for his bachelor’s degree (学士学位) in business management. After taking classes part-time over the next five years, Allamby was told he had to take biology (生物学) to get his degree. Biology class reawakened Allamby’s childhood dream. He remembered the feeling of wanting to be a doctor back when he was younger. Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, Allamby and his five sisters and brothers were raised by their stay-at-home mother and a father who sold home goods door to door. “That didn’t pay so well,” Allamby says. Growing up in an African American neighborhood, he faced many difficulties. His school didn’t offer advanced science classes. Even if it had, doing well in school could get him into trouble. “Sometimes you wouldn’t carry your books home because other kids would laugh at you,” Allamby says. So he gave up thoughts of becoming a doctor and chose to fix cars. With his family’s support, Allamby decided to take science classes he’d need to become a health care worker. Becoming a doctor when he would be nearly 50 years old seemed crazy. He would instead become a nurse. But Allamby’s chemistry teacher stopped him after class one day. “Carl,” he said, “you’re like the oldest student here. What’s your end game?” Allamby told him how he’d like to become a doctor but it would be better to have a smaller goal. “Why not a doctor?” the teacher asked. “You have a great intuition (直觉) for the work. You will go a long way.” He was right. Allamby did well in all his courses. So in 2015, Allamby started at Northeast Ohio Medical University. In 2019, at age 47, Carl Allamby became a doctor, and took a job in emergency (急诊) medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. 1．Why did Allamby go for a bachelor’s degree at first? A．He had an interest in biology. B．He wanted to be a doctor. C．He wanted to be more successful in business. D．He wanted to realize his childhood dream. 2．What was Allamby’s life as a child like? A．poor and hard. B．dangerous but attractive. C．peaceful but lonely. D．simple and interesting. 3．What did the chemistry teacher think of Allamby? A．He should have a smaller goal. B．He had a gift for medicine. C．He had wasted too much time. D．He was not serious about the class. 4．What can we learn from Allamby’s story? A．Life is not full of roses. B．Education is the key to success. C．Chance favors the prepared mind. D．You’re never too old to live your dream. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山西省吕梁市·期末） Imagine Dad and I are watching the Olympic Games in our media room someday in the future. The screen drops down to cover one wall. We give our robot Sylvia our orders for popcorn and juice for dinner. She is only a machine but she looks like a human and helps with the housework. We are having popcorn for dinner tonight because something is wrong with our oven (烤箱). It is broken and keeps on repeating that it doesn’t remember how to cook. Dad thinks the shooting star passing by Earth has caused the problem. “I did see a shooting star yesterday,” I said, “Maybe that’s why I had trouble getting Sylvia started this morning. She turned around and around, hardly stood when she tried to take a step, and almost fell backwards. She finally started moving towards me, but then suddenly turned, and went backwards. I thought she was going to knock into a wall. It was lucky that she got her balance in the end and successfully stood up.” At last, Sylvia arrives with our popcorn and drinks. I look at the screen and watch the Olympic Games. Sylvia watches it too. Dad gives her coins as a tip. Sylvia thanks him for the coins and starts to leave the room. Then she turns back to where we are sitting. I hear some clicking sounds. The sounds mean that she is searching her memory chips for information. “During the Olympics I should get medals, not coins,” she says. Dad and I just look at each other. Sylvia doesn’t seem to know that robots aren’t supposed to think. Then we burst out laughing and award Sylvia a gold medal. 1．From Paragraph 3 we can learn __________. A．Sylvia knocked into the wall. B．Sylvia was possibly out of order. C．Sylvia was hit by a shooting star. D．Sylvia wouldn’t like to work for us. 2．Why does Sylvia ask for a medal as a tip? A．Because she has got enough coins. B．Because she works hard for dinner. C．Because she wants to watch the game. D．Because she has learned to think by memory chips. 3．How do Dad and I find Sylvia’s performance? A．Worrying. B．Annoying. C．Amazing. D．Frightening. 4．What is the most suitable title for the text? A．An extraordinary tip for a robot B．Our unexpected life in the future C．The robot—an important helper D．The function of robots like humans Passage 4 （24-25学年高二上·山西省运城市·期末） Ricky lived in a lovely, futuristic house, which had everything you could ever want. Though he didn’t help much around the house, Ricky was still very pleased when his parents bought him the latest model of robot. As soon as it arrived, off it went, cooking, cleaning, ironing, and — most importantly — gathering up clothes from Ricky’s bedroom floor. On that first day, when Ricky went to sleep, he had left his bedroom in a truly disastrous state. When he woke up the next morning, everything was perfectly clean and tidy. In fact, it was actually “too” clean; now Ricky couldn’t find his favorite T-shirt, nor his favorite toy. However much he searched, the two things did not reappear. The same was starting to happen with other things. Ricky began to suspect the robot. He planned to spy on the robot, and began following it around the house. Finally he caught it on the spot, picking up one of Ricky’s toys to hide it. Ricky told his parents that the robot was broken and badly programmed and asked them to have it changed. But his parents told him absolutely not; they were delighted with the new robot, and it cooked like a dream. One day, the robot was whirring past, and heard the boy’s complaints. The robot returned with one of the boy’s toys, and some clothes for him. “Here, sir. I did not know it was bothering you, ” said the robot. “How could it not, you thief! You’ve been stealing my belongings for weeks!” the boy answered angrily. “The objects were left on the floor. I therefore calculated that you did not like them. I am programmed to collect all that is not wanted, and at night I send it to people who can use it. I am a maximum efficiency machine. Were you unaware?” the robot said, with a certain pride. Ricky started feeling ashamed. He understood that the robot was neither broken nor misprogrammed. Rather, it had been programmed extremely well! Since then, Ricky has decided to become a “Maximum Efficiency Boy”, and put real care into how he treated his things. He kept them tidy, and made sure he didn’t have more than what was necessary. And, often, he would buy things, and take them along with his good friend, the robot, to help out those other people who needed them. 1．What is the robot meant to do? A．Do the housework. B．Take care of children. C．Provide security services. D．Recycle used objects. 2．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean? A．The robot dreamed of being a cook. B．The robot was good at cooking. C．The robot could serve as a cooker. D．The robot found it unrealistic to cook. 3．Why did Ricky get mad at the robot? A．He mistook it as a thief. B．He disliked the way it cleaned his room. C．He thought it was making too much noise. D．He felt less loved by his parents since its arrival. 4．Where does the text probably come from? A．A science report. B．A science fiction story. C．An entertainment magazine. D．A commercial advertisement. Passage 5 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省西安市·期末） People often take the ability to communicate for granted, but when you grow up with a sibling who is nonverbal, it changes the way you look at the world. Archer Calder is a high school student from Utah. His sister Della, two years younger than him, has a rare genetic condition called Bainbridge-ropes syndrome. Even though Della isn’t able to speak, he and her brother are very close. Two years ago, Archer was searching online for an ape that might help Della express her needs, wants, likes, and dislikes. However, he found that the available alps were too expensive, and didn’t offer everything he was looking for. Since Archer has always loved coding and computer programming, he decided to make his own ape. Apart from that, Archer was determined to make his ape better than the rest, completely open source, and free. That’s how Freespeech was born. Archer said he decided to help his sister communicate because he wanted to hear her thoughts, but he also had a deeper reason. Growing up, he had a stutter(口吃)that kept him from expressing himself. It took him four years of speech therapy to overcome the difficulty, and the feeling of not being able to get his words out suck with him. Free speech refers to the augmentative and alternative communication(AAC)that helps people communicate by pressing buttons that represent words. Users like Della can make sentenced by pressing multiple buttons in a sequence. It opens up a whole new world of communication for people who are nonverbal. Now Della can communicate like anybody else, through the iPad. Archer first put it on TikTok, and the response was so positive that he continued sharing it on Git Hub, where experienced programmer helped beef it up. Archer said even if Free speech could only help one person, his sister, all the time and effort he put in was worth it. 1．What do we know about Archer? A．He gets along well with Della. B．He likes collecting electronic device. C．He has the same physical condition as Della. D．He works part-time as a computer programmer. 2．What does Archer probably think of the available alps online? A．Disappointing. B．Surprising. C．Interesting. D．Inspiring. 3．What is Archer’s deeper drive to design Free speech? A．His enthusiasm for computer programming. B．His willingness to help his sister. C．His high expectation of success. D．His early experiences. 4．How do users apply Free speech to expressing the information? A．By pushing buttons representing different words. B．By uploading their voice into it. C．By spelling important keywords. D．By learning gesture from it. Passage 6 （24-25学年高二上·山西省太原市·期末） In 2015, inspiration struck Jennifer Lee like an apple from Newton’s tree. In her case, though, it was a dumpling. Lee and her friend Yiying Lu were texting about upcoming dinner plans. Lee sent over a picture of dumplings, and Lu turned to her phone’s emoji keyboard for a dumpling emoji. But none existed. For most people, this kind of omission would only bring annoyance. For them, big actions. Within hours, Lu, a graphic designer, created her own picture of a dumpling and sent it to Lee. And Lee found the emoji-ruling organization — the Unicode Consortium (UC), which sets the standard text and emoji in nearly all the world’s writing systems. Then, Lee paid $75 for an individual membership and attended its technical meetings. The committee were happy to see there were outsiders who cared about the process. Before the committee, Lee presented her proposal for the dumpling emoji with more than 1,000 words, explaining the necessity of adding a dumpling emoji. Finally in February 2016, Lee and Lu received approval for their beloved dumpling emoji. The committee were so impressed that they asked Lu to help design three other images of emoji: the takeout box, chopsticks and the fortune cookie. For them, it sparked a lifelong passion. Later, they co-founded Emojination, a grassroots group with the motto “Emoji for the people, by the people”. It advocates for more inclusive and representative emoji. In the world of emoji, nothing gets through without initiative. “Clearly it matters, because the world cares so much. It’s a worldwide explosive passion for the usage of emoji that brings them to phones,” Lee said. 1．Why is Newton’s apple mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To show the difficulty of creating new things. B．To prove the proverb “Great minds think alike”. C．To illustrate the inspirations for Lee’s emoji vividly. D．To indicate the importance of the following discovery. 2．What does the underlined word “omission” probably mean in paragraph 2? A．Response. B．Absence. C．Pictures. D．Existence. 3．How did Lee and Lu get their beloved emoji approved? A．They set standards for it. B．They worked for the UC． C．They wrote something about dumplings. D．They persuaded the committee with a proposal. 4．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The purposes of using emojis. B．The significance of Emojination. C．Lee and Lu’s follow-up success. D．The popularity of the dumpling emoji. Passage 7 （24-25学年高二上·山西省吕梁市·期末） When a woman bought a painting that appeared to bear the signature (签名) of N. C． Wyeth at a store in 2017, she joked that the 4-dollar item might actually be a real work by the Maine painter. Her joke was no laughing matter, and the painting is now estimated to fetch as much as $250,000 at auction (拍卖会) in September. According to experts at Bonhams Skinner auction house, the seller unknowingly bought the work at a Savers store in Manchester, New Hampshire, while searching for frames to reuse. At that time, the Wyeth painting had been put against a wall along with mostly damaged posters and prints. The woman took the piece home, and then made a quick Internet search but could not find any information about the work. After hanging the painting in her bedroom for several years, she eventually stored it in her study. She rediscovered the painting this past May while doing cleaning, and this time posted images of the work on an online page titled “Things Found in Walls”, which is devoted to “stories of things you have found in walls, dug up in your backyard, or in that spare house across the street from your grandma’s”, according to the group’s description. Comments on the post led her to contact Lauren Lewis, a former curator who worked with paintings by three generations of the Wyeths: N. C． Wyeth, his son Andrew Wyeth and his grandson Jamie Wyeth. So she did. “After seeing the piece in person, Lewis was 99% certain it was authentic instead of a copy,” she told The Boston Globe. “While it certainly had some small scratches (划痕), it was in remarkable condition considering none of us had any idea of its journey over the last 80 years.” Wyeth often produced cover art for publishers of periodicals and novels. The painting up for sale in September is one of four he completed for a 1939 edition of Helen Hunt Jackson’s book Ramona, originally published in 1884. In it, Wyeth painted the young title character facing her elderly mother. 1．What was the woman’s joke? A．The storekeeper was lazy and foolish. B．The painting she bought might be valuable. C．The signature of N. C． Wyeth was wrong. D．The Maine painter would appear at auction. 2．How did the woman deal with the painting shortly after she got home? A．She put it in her study. B．She sold it to Lauren Lewis. C．She sent it to her friend. D．She searched online about it. 3．What does the underlined word “authentic” in paragraph 6 mean? A．Real. B．Damaged. C．Famous. D．Stolen. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．A world-famous artist in the US. B．A novel by Helen Hunt Jackson. C．A painting getting its recognition. D．An expert going on a treasure hunt. 主题02 人与自我——社会与教育 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省西安市·期末） When Brody, a 4-year-old Connecticut boy, was asked what wish he wanted to come true, his only dream was that he could be able to play outside. Brody was born premature (早产) at 27 weeks, which caused him to overheat and burn easily. That means he can't spend any time outside and he'll get burn blisters (水疱) on his face even when he is driven to the hospital. Besides, there are a lot of things he can't do. He has trouble walking and only began talking one year ago. Brody can't eat or drink and has to wear a backpack 24/7 that contains a pump that feeds him. “I can't even count the number of surgeries he's had since he was born,” Brody's mother said. “He's spent probably half his life at the hospital.” When Make-A-Wish Connecticut, an organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, heard about Brody's request to play outside, they immediately jumped into action. “It's the most simple, most sweet wish, just to play outside but it seems to be the most difficult to realize.” said Debbie Artinian, the manager of Make-A-Wish Connecticut. Artinian and her team determined that a temperature-controlled tent outside Brody's home where he could play and not be in the sun would be the best option. But they had to find a tent that could stand weather conditions like wind and snow and had the right material to block all UV rays. Luckily, Artinian found a company based in the United Kingdom that could design and make the tent. Make-A-Wish Connecticut learnt that Brody loves the beach, even though he is not able to go into water because of his backpack. So they filled the tent with water toys and a kids’ pool filled with balls to make Brody feel as much as possible like he's out at the beach. Brody got his first look at the tent earlier this summer. “When he walked out of the door and I saw his face, it was just everything,” said Artinian. “Now when Brody says ‘Can I go out and play?’, his mom can say, “Yes.” “Brody is now enjoying spending nearly all his time "outside” in the tent. It's hard to make life completely normal for Brody, but Artinian and her team tried to make it as normal as they could. 1．What can we learn about Brody? A．He can't be exposed to sunlight. B．He can't stand on his feet. C．He can't be given surgeries any more. D．He can't communicate with others. 2．Make-A-Wish Connecticut thought Brody's dream was __________ A．inspiring and heart-warming B．simple but incredible C．difficult and unachievable D．challenging but worthwhile 3．Why does the author mention the beach in Paragraph 4? A．To show that Brody is a boy who loves nature. B．To prove that the design company was responsible. C．To suggest that Artinian and her team were considerate. D．To emphasize that the skill in building the tent was the latest. 4．What does the story mainly tell us? A．One good turn deserves another. B．A helping hand makes a difference. C．All things are difficult before they are easy. D．Tough life experience may result in success. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山西省晋城市·期末） Seven years ago, American Libby Green was traveling with her mom to the French Mediterranean resort city of Nice. Meanwhile, German-born Marcel Gnauk and a friend were also in Nice, attending the Crossover Festival, a celebration of eclectic music. Walking on the city’s beachfront Promenade des Anglais, Marcel spotted Libby holding a Hasselblad, a traditional medium-format film camera, and couldn’t resist approaching her. The pair chatted about this valuable object and then their travel. The next day, Libby flew back to the US, but they kept in contact. In the early years of their relationship, sharing their travel experiences online became part of their routine. Then, when traveling in Phnom Penh, Libby filmed some pigeons taking flight that she wanted to use in a film. But she couldn’t record the sound of their wing beats. They looked on the internet, searching sound libraries, but couldn’t find anything appropriate. So, Marcel took a $100 audio recorder, and went searching for the missing sound to record. He didn’t find any pigeons—but he did manage to change the direction of the couple’s future. Marcel turned the recorder on in a small construction zone where women were shoveling gravel, listening through a cheap set of headphones. He was shocked. Everything became alive, and from that day until now he had never stopped recording. In the six years since that first recording, Libby and Marcel have captured audio in more than 25 countries. They share their experiences through Instagram. Through postings they offer not just their passion and experiences recording sounds, but also details of the equipment and techniques they use. Through their website they offer 500 royalty-free sound libraries. Of these, 145 are free to download. Marcel says their “a-ha” moment came when he was sitting in front of a computer in 2017. Libby had added a donation button to their website, and a Hollywood post-production creative had donated a few dollars. He realized others shared a passion for sound—and were willing to pay for it. Now their passion becomes a business. 1．What attracted Marcel when he saw Libby? A．Her voice. B．Her camera. C．Her kindness. D．Her beauty. 2．Which moment was of significance to the couple? A．When they made a film in France. B．When they shared travel experiences online. C．When they searched the woods for a specific bird. D．When they tried to record sounds of birds beating wings. 3．What does the author want to convey by saying “‘a-ha’ moment” in the last paragraph? A．Marcel got a surprise. B．Marcel could do nothing but sigh. C．Marcel couldn’t say a word. D．Marcel felt really worried. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．An Unforgettable Travel B．A Secret to Happiness C．A Passion for Sounds D．A Lesson From Nature Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山西省太原市·期末） I pressed my face against the school-bus window as we passed the giant movie screen rising over the trees — “Galaxy Drive-In”, one sign said, while another said sadly “CLOSED”. Across the wall, a vast parking lot with wild weeds growing everywhere could be seen clearly. “It’s wired, you know,” said the girl sitting two rows in front of me. “Sometimes movies play there all by themselves!” I told my mom when I got home, retelling the girl’s words from the bus, “Someone’s been playing movies there!” “I doubt it, Jared,” Mom said. “It closed a couple of years ago.” But at night, I heard music and saw sparkling lights on the screen. What on earth happened there? To find out the truth, the next day, we went to explore the drive-in. It was like stepping into a forgotten world. As we continued our investigation, an old man, who we later knew as Nick, got out, and claimed he was the one playing old movies there. He recalled the drive-in’s golden days — 300 cars on a good night, but later, the industry changed and the need for a costly digital projector (放映机) forced him to close up. He then invited us to stay and watch a movie. As the credit rolled, mom asked if he’d consider reopening with a new projector. Nick sighed he would if he could afford it. That night, I had an idea. With Nick’s permission, I penned a letter to the local newspaper, asking the community for help to fund a digital projector. For a while, only a few hundred dollars came in. But then, Nick called with excitement. An organization that preserved old theaters had seen my letter and started an online fundraising. A year later, the Galaxy was thriving again. Nick was overjoyed, and on a good night, we saw 300 cars fill the lot. And I? I got a free bucket of popcorn, a sweet reward for inspiring a community effort to bring the Galaxy Drive-In back to life. 1．What do we know from paragraph 1? A．The girl was making up a story. B．The cinema was in poor condition. C．The author had an exciting journey. D．The author showed no interest in movies. 2．What was the main reason for the cinema’s shut-down? A．The cinema was forgotten. B．The owner wanted to retire. C．The equipment was outdated. D．The parking lot was too small. 3．What did the author do to help Nick? A．Start an online fundraising. B．Organize a community sale. C．Ask for suggestions from school. D．Write a letter to local newspaper. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．A Hard Time for an Old Man B．A Cinema that can Run on its Own C．A Special Drive-in: A Mystery Revealed D．A Community’s Effort: Saving an Old Cinema 主题03 人与自然——救助与关爱 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省渭南市·期末） All we know about the abandoned (被抛弃的) newborn cat that made news for its genetic rareness comes from a web. A user named Vodkaholy posted a handful of photos of the tiny cat with a few background details. No one knows how the newborn cat ended up in a rubbish bag, but it is very common for heartless people to abandon cats they choose not to care for. Luckily, Vodkaholy’s aunt heard the tiny mews that the cat was letting out. It appears she was the one who rescued the baby, who was only a week old. Not only had the cat been immediately abandoned after it was born, but it was injured and had developed a serious illness. Just a few days old, it had a broken leg and a badly injured paw (爪). Sadly, after the cat’s rescuer took it to the vet (兽医), they found out that the paw couldn’t be saved. No doubt it was a shock to find such a sad cat abandoned in the rubbish bag, but the vet had another big surprise for the woman. It was a male calico cat (花斑猫)! The vet said it was really scarce for calico cats to be male. However, it won’t be a dad to any more calico cats. It was born with some kind of illness, but the vet said it’s normal for male calico cats. “Except for that, it is a normal happy cat, healthy as a horse,” Vodkaholy said. Vodkaholy’s aunt is keeping the cat. It grows healthy and happy even if it only has 3 paws. And it is not the first cat this sweet aunt has brought home. 1．What can we infer about the abandoned cat? A．It had three paws at birth. B．It was abandoned by a naughty boy. C．It was in bad condition when it was found. D．It called loudly when Vodkaholy passed by. 2．What can we say about Vodkaholy’s aunt? A．She is warm-hearted and caring. B．She is smart but impatient. C．She is hard-working but rude. D．She is kind and curious. 3．What does the underlined word “scarce” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Graceful. B．Challenging. C．Frightening. D．Unusual. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．A Funny Story of a Kind Aunt B．A Young Cat Lost Its Way Home C．A Kind Lady Saved a Cat in a Dustbin D．A Kind Lady Asking for Help on the Internet 主题01 人与社会——社会公益 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省安康市·期末） My name is Arianna Traviglia and I’m a senior cultural and heritage researcher at the Centre for Cultural Heritage Technology at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa, Italy. As head of the team, I encourage the development of new technologies to maintain and protect important archaeological (考古学的) findings. Right now, I am working in the field of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city which was destroyed and buried under 13 to 20 feet of ash and small rocks during a volcanic eruption in 79 AD．With the help of a robot, I try to carefully reconstruct (重建) the city’s 2,000-year-old broken frescoes (壁画). The project is called RePAIR. There are thousands of fresco pieces in Pompeii, and it was nearly impossible for a human to reconstruct all the irregular pieces into big, meaningful paintings in the past. Technology now allows us to do it-the robot we use is running by artificial intelligence (AI). As it examines a piece, it searches a database for a match, and then sends the data back to its hands to fit matching pieces together, saving a lot of hours. Its soft human-like arms and hands allow it to hold and examine the easily broken pieces without damaging them. The technology is likely to allow many museums around the world to reconstruct large-scale broken frescoes or similar objects in the future. In RePAIR, I’m studying the hyperspectral (高光谱的) images of the fresco pieces in storage and comparing them with the paintings on the walls of the House of the Painters at Work, part of a building in Pompeii. By comparing the resemblances in the images, we will be able to work out whether the broken pieces were from the same wall. I studied history and archaeology in college. Archaeology helps us understand where we come from, and technology enriches that exploration. I’m glad I’m a translator of the two worlds. My mind runs wild when I think about the exciting Roman life that we are still missing because Pompeii’s frescoes were damaged and haven’t been reconstructed. 1．What is the author mainly responsible for now? A．Repairing the damaged archaeological findings. B．Designing robots used for archaeology. C．Discovering ancient cities hidden beneath the ground. D．Reporting on recent studies of historical ruins. 2．What is mentioned about the robot used in the project? A．It may cause further damage to artworks. B．It takes more time to the examine the artworks. C．It doesn’t need human operators. D．It has already been widely used in museums. 3．What does the underlined word “resemblances” in Paragraph4 mean? A．Mistakes. B．Similarities. C．Damages. D．Documents. 4．How does the author find her work in RePAIR? A．Dangerous. B．Meaningful. C．Relaxing. D．Successful. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省汉中市·期末） As summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that taking the risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience. Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in update New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe of the geological influences that shaped the canyon. Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me. Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine. When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature there this summer. 1．What can we learn from the first paragraph about the author? A．He is an adventurous person by nature. B．He likes challenging himself by travelling. C．He enjoys travelling with other adventurers. D．He needs others’ help when going on an adventure. 2．According to the author, which of the following can make people’s adventure more enjoyable? A．Travelling to different countries. B．Travelling with their family or friends. C．Travelling to unfamiliar places. D．Travelling to distant places. 3．What will the author do this summer? A．Explore Niagara Falls. B．Hike in the Grand Canyons. C．Camp out in update New York. D．Hike and camp out in Maine. 4．Who is probably the author? A．A high school student. B．A college student. C．A friendly guide. D．A warm-hearted teacher. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省宝鸡市·期末） Last month, on Oct.15, there was a marathon (马拉松赛) in the city of Luoyang, Henan Province. A lot of people in and around the city participated (参与) in it. It was Sunday. There were some clouds in the sky in the early morning but the sun was shining when the race began. Eighteen boys and girls in my class, as well as four of my teachers, gathered on the south side of Luohe River to take part in the marathon. It was the first time that we had been in a marathon. We were excited and had fun running with people. We had to run 10 km. It was not a race, but an event to challenge ourselves. We helped each other during the run. When someone fell behind, others would go to encourage him or her not to give up. Tired but happy, all of us made it in about 90 minutes. The marathon is like life, in which we can choose whether or not to keep going when we feel tired or meet difficulties. The biggest enemy is ourselves, whom we should fight with and defeat (打败). We never know what will happen in the future, but what we can do is try our best. If we can keep running, success will belong to us, because it’s impossible to defeat a person who never gives up. Challenges make life interesting and meaningful. This very first marathon will always be remembered as an unforgettable event in my life. 1．The marathon was held __________ according to the passage. A．on a very cold morning B．on the playground of the writer’s school C．on a Sunny day D．on Saturday 2．How many people took part in the race in the writer’s school? A．Four. B．Fourteen. C．Eighteen. D．Twenty-two. 3．During the race, we __________. A．encouraged each other B．stopped to have a rest C．never noticed each other D．wanted to defeat others 4．In the writer’s opinion, we __________. A．should fight with and defeat the others during the race B．must try our best to do everything C．can defeat a person who never gives up D．didn’t feel tired or meet difficulties in the marathon Passage 4 （24-25学年高二上·山西省阳泉市·期末） In 1922, aviator (飞行员) Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman to stage a public flight in America. Her high-flying skills always amazed her audience. Bessie was born on January 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas. She was one of 13 children to Susan and George Coleman. Her father, who was of Native American and African American descent (血统), left the family when Bessie was a child, never to come back. Her mother struggled to support the family. She ensured the presence of her children at a traveling library. At 12 years old, Bessie began attending the Missionary Baptist Church in Texas. After graduating, she embarked on a journey to Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma Colored Agricultural and Normal University, where she completed only one term for the shortage of money. In 1915, at 23 years old, Bessie moved to Chicago, where she lived with her brothers. Not long after her move to Chicago, she began listening to and reading stories of World War I pilots, which excited her interest in aviation. In 1921, Bessie broke barriers and became the world’s first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license (执照). Because flying schools in the United States didn’t allow black girls like her to enter, she took it upon herself to learn French and move to France to achieve her goal. So hard did Bessie work that after only seven months, Bessie earned her license from France’s well known Caudron Brother’s School of Aviation. After returning to the U. S. in 1922, due to her exceptional tricks, Bessie became the first African American woman in America to make a public flight. She also raised money to start a school to train African American aviators, including girls, hoping to afford them opportunities that were not then available in America. On April 30, 1926, Bessie was tragically killed at only 34 years old in an accident during a trial for a flight show. Bessie remains a pioneer of women in the field of aviation. 1．What can be learnt from Paragraph 2? A．Bessie moved a lot with her family. B．Bessie enjoyed a comfortable childhood. C．Bessie’s mother valued children’s education. D．Bessie’s father was the bread earner of the family. 2．What inspired Bessie to learn to fly a plane? A．The stories of pilots. B．Her major in university. C．Her brothers’ encouragement. D．Her family’s income condition. 3．What was typical in America at that time according to the text? A．Inequality in sex and race. B．Countless penniless families. C．Underdeveloped flight training. D．Harmonious human relationship. 4．Which of the following can be used to describe Bessie? A．Proud and skillful. B．Brave and caring. C．Honest and modest. D．Generous and humorous. Passage 5 （24-25学年高二上·山西省大同市·期末） People are often surprised by my fear of blood and needles. Working in a public health unit, I probably have more daily interaction with syringes (注射器) than the average person. But the truth is, having my blood drawn scares me. When I was 9, I had an extremely high temperature. A nurse rudely stuck the needle into my arm, causing a sharp pain. I avoided having blood taken from my body for the next years. A few months before I turned 30, my doctor ordered a blood test as part of my physical exam. I am frightened. Sensing my fear, she gently suggested I see a psychiatrist (精神科医生). “Dr. M helped my other patients with the same fear,” she said. When Dr. M called to set up an appointment, I hesitated. Talking about personal problems to a medically licensed stranger was uncommon in my family. “A psychiatrist?” Mother asked. “He’ll just put you on drugs. Can’t you get over this yourself?” I almost listened. But I went to Dr. M’s clinic finally. “Phobias (恐惧症) are pretty easy to treat,” he said. I wasn’t convinced of his words. But despite my doubts, I was running out of options. We started with basic exposure treatment. I watched videos of blood being drawn every day. As I started to feel more at ease with needles, Dr. M suggested drawing blood. As he gently pressed the needle into my flesh, I felt dizzy and breathed deeply. After a few minutes, I looked at the needle. It wasn’t so bad. I didn’t pass out. I still find it unpleasant getting blood drawn, but thanks to several months of treatment, I’m less scared. I hate to admit it, but Dr. M is right — phobias can be treated. Sometimes, we have to leave our comfort zone and face our fears. And this can lead to freedom in the end. 1．What caused the author’s phobia? A．Her sensitivity to pains. B．Her bad blood drawing experience. C．Her anxiety about the physical exam. D．Her regular contact with syringes. 2．What was the author’s mother’s attitude toward her appointment with Dr. M? A．Positive. B．Supportive. C．Negative. D．Objective. 3．What can we know about the author’s treatment? A．It cost the author a great deal of money. B．It eased the author’s pain totally. C．It centered on watching videos. D．It was smoother than expected. 4．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．Bravery brings us a happier life B．Walk toward what scares us C．Ups and downs make one strong D．Nurse our mental health carefully Passage 6 （24-25学年高二上·山西省大同市·期末） During the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 in 2023, one of the highlights is a 48-year-old Uzbekistan gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina (“Chuso” as she is affectionately known), who continues to compete despite numerous “retirements” . Born in Bukhara, Uzbekistan in 1975, Chuso competed and won gold in her first Olympic Games at Barcelona 1992. After competing at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, Chuso got married in 1997 and two years later, Alisher, her son, was born. Chuso’s first “retirement” was due after competing at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, by which time five world championship medals had been won including three golds. But in 2002, Alisher was diagnosed with leukemia (白血病). The family moved to Germany where better treatment was available and Chuso continued to train as a way to take a break from the stresses of her son’s health. Chuso competed at Athens 2004, gained German citizenship in 2006 and won silver on vault (跳马) at Beijing 2008 for her adopted nation — Germany, aged 33, just months after Alisher received the all-clear. At London 2012, Chuso came fifth in the vault final. And finally, in 2013, after eight years in Germany, Chuso returned to the place she calls home, Uzbekistan. Chuso switched back to competing for her home nation at Rio 2016 and at Tokyo 2020, where she just qualified for vault, but unfortunately did not make the final. In 2022, Chuso won gold on vault at the Doha World Cup on 5 March, the second of four of the 2022 FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup series. The 48-year-old gymnast’s motto is, “I’d rather try today than regret tomorrow”. “I’m an ordinary person,” Chuso says. “I have my feelings, hardships and sometimes I’m even in a bad mood. Nothing phenomenal (非凡的) about me, just stuck in sports a little longer. If you want to achieve something, there is always a way.” 1．In which year was Chuso’s son born? A．1997. B．1999. C．2000. D．2008. 2．Why did Chuso’s family move to Germany? A．To hold German citizenship. B．To get better treatment for Alisher. C．To seek better living conditions. D．To receive more professional training. 3．How many Olympic Games did Chuso take part in? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 4．Which of the following best describes Chuso? A．Active and energetic. B．Outgoing and generous. C．Ordinary and humorous. D．Determined and positive. Passage 7 （24-25学年高二上·山西省长治市·期末） Jason M. Allen was almost too nervous to enter his first art competition. Now, his award-winning image is stirring debates about whether art can be generated by a computer, and what, exactly, it means to be an artist. In August 2022, Allen, a 39-year-old game designer who lives in Pueblo West, Colorado, won first place in the “digital arts/digitally-operated photography” category at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition. His winning image, titled Théatre D’opéra Spatial, was made with Midjourney—an artificial intelligence system that can produce detailed images when fed written prompts (提示). Allen’s winning image looks like a bright cross between a classic and modern painting. It’s one of three such images he entered in the competition. Allen posted excitedly about his win on Midjourney’s Discord server on August 25, along with pictures of his three entries; it spread quickly on Twitter days later, with many artists feeling angry about Allen’s win because of his use of AI to create the image. “He just ‘pressed a few buttons to make a digital art piece’,” one Twitter user wrote. “We’re watching the death of art unfold before our eyes.” However, to get the final three images he entered in the competition, Allen said, he took over 80 hours. First, he played around with phrasing that led Midjourney to generate images of women in nice dresses and space helmets. Over time, with slight adjustments to his written prompts, he created 900 repeating processes of what led to his final three images. He gave the final touch to those three images in Photoshop. Then he ran the images through another software program called Gigapixel AI that can improve resolution (分辨率) and had the images printed at a local print shop. Allen is glad that the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is getting so much attention. “Rather than hating the technology or the people behind it, we need to recognize it’s a powerful tool and use it for good so we can all move forward,” Allen said. 1．What do we know about Theatre D’opera Spatial? A．Its beauty is widely accepted. B．Its creation is an easy process. C．It shows the death of traditional art. D．It has caused a lot of arguments. 2．What did Allen do to create his entries? A．He searched for smart written prompts. B．He edited his final images in Photoshop. C．He fed Midjourney with famous paintings. D．He developed the software named Gigapixel. 3．What is Allen’s attitude to the debate over Al-created art? A．Worried. B．Uncaring. C．Positive. D．Annoyed. 4．What might be the best title for the text? A．AI Beats Out Human Artists in the Art Field B． AI Won an Art Contest and Artists Are Angry C．An Artist Wins State Fair Art Contest and Laughs D．The Artist From Pueblo West Is Defending His Work. 主题02 人与自我—— 兴趣与性格 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·甘肃省平凉市·期末） It was Mother’s Day morning last year and I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the concrete. Her husband was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about what had happened to the couple. He said to me, “Mum, it’s not much fun falling over in front of everyone.” At the front of the supermarket a charity(慈善) group had set up a stand selling cooked sausages and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better,” he said. I was amazed that he’d come up with such a sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I can’t take your money for such a wonderful gesture.” By now paramedics（救援人员）had arrived, and were attending the injured woman. As we walked up to her, my son became by all the blood and medical equipment. He said he was just too scared to go up to her. Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband and told him, “ My son was very upset for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.” At that, the old man started crying and said, “Thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.” The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile. 1．What dose the author intend to tell us? A．One can never be too careful. B．Actions speak louder than words. C．Love begins with a little smile. D．A small act of kindness brings a great joy. 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson. B．Tenyson’s idea of buying a flower gained his mother’s support. C．Tenyson’s care for the elderly woman puzzled the flower seller. D．The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson’s gesture. 3．The underlined word “intimidated” in the fourth paragraph probably means “___________”. A．astonished B．struck C．frightened D．excited 4．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Flower Power B．Mother’s Day C．An Accidental Injury D．An Embarrassing Moment Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·甘肃省天水市·期末） For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking. But he’s nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. “…Vote for …me …” Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him. A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom. Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student,” Whaley explains, “especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don’t know, but I want to know.’” Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves. “Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.” 1．What made Chris nervous? A．Telling a story. B．Making a speech. C．Taking a test. D．Answering a question. 2．What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．Improper pauses. B．Bad manners. C．Spelling mistakes. D．Silly jokes. 3．We can infer that the purpose of Whaley’s project is to _________. A．help students see their own strengths B．assess students’ public speaking skills C．prepare students for their future jobs D．inspire students’ love for politics 4．Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher? A．Humorous. B．Ambitious. C．Caring. D．Demanding. 试卷第12页，共25页 试卷第11页，共25页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与社会——社会进步 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·山西省吕梁市·期末） When I was a little girl, I liked drawing, freely and joyously making marks on the walls at home. In primary school, I learned to write using chalks. Writing seemed to be another form of drawing. I shaped individual letters into repeating lines, which were abstract forms, delightful but meaningless patterns. In secondary school art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. For the art standardized (标准化) exam I had to present an oil painting. I found it difficult, but still hoped to pass. I failed, with a low grade. I’d been over-confident. Now I’d been declared talentless. But other channels of creativity stayed open: I went on writing poems and stories. Still, I went to exhibitions often. I continued my habitual drawing, which I now characterised as childish doodling (乱画). In my 30s, I made painter friends and learned new ways of looking at art. However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it. Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice. One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and told me to start painting. The dream felt so convincing that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colours. Finally, I bought some oil paints. Although I have enjoyed breaking my decades-long taboo about working with oil paints, I have discovered I now prefer chalks and ink. I let my line drawings turn into cartoons I send to friends. It all feels free and easy. Un-anxious. This time around, I can accept my limitations but keep going. Becoming a successful painter calls for being determined. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much. That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments. 1．What did the author think of her drawing before the standardised exam? A．Discouraging. B．Meaningless. C．Satisfying. D．Empowering. 2．In her 30s, the author ______. A．avoided oil painting practice B．searched for a painting career C．took oil painting seriously D．began water colours as a hobby 3．What attracted the author to oil paintings at last? A．Her ambition. B．Her dream. C．Her grade. D．Her taboo. 4．What can we learn from this passage? A．Practice makes perfect. B．It never rains but it pours. C．Dreams are the reflections of realities. D．Strong will can move mountains. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小热爱画画，经历挫折后重拾画笔的故事。 1．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“In secondary school art was my favourite subject. Since I loved it so much I thought I was good at it. (上中学时，美术是我最喜欢的科目。因为我太喜欢它了，所以我觉得自己很擅长)”可知，作者认为自己在画画方面很擅长，所以对自己的绘画感到满意。故选C。 2．细节理解题。由文章第三段中“However, I couldn’t let myself have a go at actually doing it. Though these new friends were abstract painters using oil paints, or were printmakers or sculptors, I took oil painting as the taboo (禁忌) high form I wasn’t allowed to practice. (三十多岁的时候，我交了一些画家朋友，学到了欣赏艺术的新视角。然而，我还是不敢真正尝试画画。虽然这些新朋友有的是使用油画颜料的抽象画家，有的是版画家，还有的是雕塑家，但我把画油画当作一种禁忌，认为自己不被允许去尝试这种高级的艺术形式)”可知，在30多岁时，作者避免练习油画。故选A。 3．细节理解题。由文章第四段“One night, in my early 40s, I dreamed that a big woman in red approached me, handed me a bag of paints, and told me to start painting. The dream felt so convincing that it shook me. It was a form of energy, giving me back something I’d lost. Accordingly, I started by experimenting with water colours. Finally, I bought some oil paints. (在我四十出头的一个晚上，我做了个梦，梦里一个穿红衣服的高大女人向我走来，递给我一袋颜料，让我开始画画。这个梦太真实了，让我深受触动。它就像一股能量，让我找回了失去的东西。于是，我开始尝试用水彩作画。最后，我买了一些油画颜料)”可知，是梦让作者开始尝试画油画。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章最后一段“Becoming a successful painter calls for being determined. I realised I was always afraid of wanting too much. That dream reminded me that those fears and desires could encourage me to take risks and make experiments. (要成为一名成功的画家需要有决心。我意识到自己一直害怕有太多的欲望。那个梦提醒我，那些恐惧和渴望可以激励我去冒险和尝试)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者从儿时热爱画画到后来不敢尝试油画，再到最后勇敢尝试并享受画画的过程，体现了作者坚强的意志，“Strong will can move mountains (坚定的意志可以移山)”符合题意。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省安康市·期末） Carl Allamby started his car repair business at 19, working alone in a garage (汽车修理厂). Over the years it had grown into two shops, but Allamby wanted something more. At first, he thought that meant growing his business even further. So at 34, Allamby decided to go for his bachelor’s degree (学士学位) in business management. After taking classes part-time over the next five years, Allamby was told he had to take biology (生物学) to get his degree. Biology class reawakened Allamby’s childhood dream. He remembered the feeling of wanting to be a doctor back when he was younger. Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, Allamby and his five sisters and brothers were raised by their stay-at-home mother and a father who sold home goods door to door. “That didn’t pay so well,” Allamby says. Growing up in an African American neighborhood, he faced many difficulties. His school didn’t offer advanced science classes. Even if it had, doing well in school could get him into trouble. “Sometimes you wouldn’t carry your books home because other kids would laugh at you,” Allamby says. So he gave up thoughts of becoming a doctor and chose to fix cars. With his family’s support, Allamby decided to take science classes he’d need to become a health care worker. Becoming a doctor when he would be nearly 50 years old seemed crazy. He would instead become a nurse. But Allamby’s chemistry teacher stopped him after class one day. “Carl,” he said, “you’re like the oldest student here. What’s your end game?” Allamby told him how he’d like to become a doctor but it would be better to have a smaller goal. “Why not a doctor?” the teacher asked. “You have a great intuition (直觉) for the work. You will go a long way.” He was right. Allamby did well in all his courses. So in 2015, Allamby started at Northeast Ohio Medical University. In 2019, at age 47, Carl Allamby became a doctor, and took a job in emergency (急诊) medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. 1．Why did Allamby go for a bachelor’s degree at first? A．He had an interest in biology. B．He wanted to be a doctor. C．He wanted to be more successful in business. D．He wanted to realize his childhood dream. 2．What was Allamby’s life as a child like? A．poor and hard. B．dangerous but attractive. C．peaceful but lonely. D．simple and interesting. 3．What did the chemistry teacher think of Allamby? A．He should have a smaller goal. B．He had a gift for medicine. C．He had wasted too much time. D．He was not serious about the class. 4．What can we learn from Allamby’s story? A．Life is not full of roses. B．Education is the key to success. C．Chance favors the prepared mind. D．You’re never too old to live your dream. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Carl Allamby是两家汽车修理店的老板，但仍然不忘童年的梦想，开始在医科大学学习，并在47岁的时候成为一名医生。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Over the years it had grown into two shops, but Allamby wanted something more. At first, he thought that meant growing his business even further. So at 34, Allamby decided to go for his bachelor’s degree ( 学士学位) in business management.（多年来，它已经发展成两家商店，但Allamby想要更多的东西。起初，他认为这意味着他的业务会进一步发展。因此，34岁的Allamby决定攻读商业管理学士学位。）”可知，Allamby认为攻读学士学位，会让他的业务进一步发展，选项C与文意相符，故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“ Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, Allamby and his five sisters and brothers were raised by their stay-at-home mother and a father who sold home goods door to door. （Allamby出生在俄亥俄州的东克利夫兰，他和五个兄弟姐妹都是由全职妈妈和挨家挨户推销家居用品的父亲抚养长大的。）”及第四段第一句“Growing up in an African American neighborhood, he faced many difficulties.（在一个非裔美国人社区长大，他面临许多困难。）”可知，童年时代对于Allamby来说，他不但过着贫穷的生活，而且生活上面临许多困难。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中““Why not a doctor?” the teacher asked. You have a great intuition (直觉) for the work. You will go a long way.（“为什么不是医生?”老师问。“你对工作有很好的直觉。在这方面你会很有建树的。”）”可知，化学老师认为Allamby有做医生的天赋，即他有医学天赋。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，第一段讲述34岁的Allamby为了进一步发展自己的业务，决定攻读商业管理学士学位。在接下来的五年里，Allamby都是兼职上课，后来他被告知必须选修生物学才能拿到学位。生物课重新唤醒了Allamby童年的梦想：他想成为一名医生。在之后的学习过程中，Allamby在化学老师的建议下，47岁时成为了一名医生，并在克利夫兰诊所阿克伦综合医院找到了一份急诊科的工作。据此可推知，在实现梦想的路上，永远都不算晚。选项D.“You’re never too old to live your dream.（你永远不会因为年龄太大而不能实现你的梦想。）”符合题意，故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山西省吕梁市·期末） Imagine Dad and I are watching the Olympic Games in our media room someday in the future. The screen drops down to cover one wall. We give our robot Sylvia our orders for popcorn and juice for dinner. She is only a machine but she looks like a human and helps with the housework. We are having popcorn for dinner tonight because something is wrong with our oven (烤箱). It is broken and keeps on repeating that it doesn’t remember how to cook. Dad thinks the shooting star passing by Earth has caused the problem. “I did see a shooting star yesterday,” I said, “Maybe that’s why I had trouble getting Sylvia started this morning. She turned around and around, hardly stood when she tried to take a step, and almost fell backwards. She finally started moving towards me, but then suddenly turned, and went backwards. I thought she was going to knock into a wall. It was lucky that she got her balance in the end and successfully stood up.” At last, Sylvia arrives with our popcorn and drinks. I look at the screen and watch the Olympic Games. Sylvia watches it too. Dad gives her coins as a tip. Sylvia thanks him for the coins and starts to leave the room. Then she turns back to where we are sitting. I hear some clicking sounds. The sounds mean that she is searching her memory chips for information. “During the Olympics I should get medals, not coins,” she says. Dad and I just look at each other. Sylvia doesn’t seem to know that robots aren’t supposed to think. Then we burst out laughing and award Sylvia a gold medal. 1．From Paragraph 3 we can learn __________. A．Sylvia knocked into the wall. B．Sylvia was possibly out of order. C．Sylvia was hit by a shooting star. D．Sylvia wouldn’t like to work for us. 2．Why does Sylvia ask for a medal as a tip? A．Because she has got enough coins. B．Because she works hard for dinner. C．Because she wants to watch the game. D．Because she has learned to think by memory chips. 3．How do Dad and I find Sylvia’s performance? A．Worrying. B．Annoying. C．Amazing. D．Frightening. 4．What is the most suitable title for the text? A．An extraordinary tip for a robot B．Our unexpected life in the future C．The robot—an important helper D．The function of robots like humans 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了在未来日常生活中智能机器人学会思考的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段““I did see a shooting star yesterday,” I said, “Maybe that’s why I had trouble getting Sylvia started this morning. She turned around and around, hardly stood when she tried to take a step, and almost fell backwards. She finally started moving towards me, but then suddenly turned, and went backwards. I thought she was going to knock into a wall.(“我昨天确实看到了一颗流星，”我说，“也许这就是为什么我今天早上很难让西尔维娅开始工作的原因。她转过身来，想迈步的时候几乎站不住，差点向后摔倒。她终于开始向我走来，但突然转过身来，向后退。我以为她会撞到墙上)”可知，西尔维娅出了故障，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The sounds mean that she is searching her memory chips for information. “During the Olympics I should get medals, not coins,” she says.(这些声音意味着她正在记忆芯片中搜寻信息。“在奥运会期间，我应该获得奖牌，而不是硬币，”她说)”以及最后一段“Sylvia doesn’t seem to know that robots aren’t supposed to think.(西尔维娅似乎不知道机器人不应该思考)”可知，西尔维娅要一枚奖章作为小费是因为她已经学会了通过记忆芯片思考。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The sounds mean that she is searching her memory chips for information. “During the Olympics I should get medals, not coins,” she says.(这些声音意味着她正在记忆芯片中搜寻信息。“在奥运会期间，我应该获得奖牌，而不是硬币，”她说)”可知，机器人西尔维娅会索要奖牌作为小费，可知她的各种表现是“令人称奇的，了不起的”，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“The sounds mean that she is searching her memory chips for information. “During the Olympics I should get medals, not coins,” she says.(这些声音意味着她正在记忆芯片中搜寻信息。“在奥运会期间，我应该获得奖牌，而不是硬币，”她说)”结合本文描绘了一幅未来生活的场景：爸爸和“我”在媒体室看奥运会，机器人Sylvia 提供爆米花和果汁。爸爸用硬币作为小费，机器人则坚持在奥运期间应该获得奖牌，而不是硬币，A选项“对于机器人来说，这是非常棒的小费”最符合文章标题。故选A。 Passage 4 （24-25学年高二上·山西省运城市·期末） Ricky lived in a lovely, futuristic house, which had everything you could ever want. Though he didn’t help much around the house, Ricky was still very pleased when his parents bought him the latest model of robot. As soon as it arrived, off it went, cooking, cleaning, ironing, and — most importantly — gathering up clothes from Ricky’s bedroom floor. On that first day, when Ricky went to sleep, he had left his bedroom in a truly disastrous state. When he woke up the next morning, everything was perfectly clean and tidy. In fact, it was actually “too” clean; now Ricky couldn’t find his favorite T-shirt, nor his favorite toy. However much he searched, the two things did not reappear. The same was starting to happen with other things. Ricky began to suspect the robot. He planned to spy on the robot, and began following it around the house. Finally he caught it on the spot, picking up one of Ricky’s toys to hide it. Ricky told his parents that the robot was broken and badly programmed and asked them to have it changed. But his parents told him absolutely not; they were delighted with the new robot, and it cooked like a dream. One day, the robot was whirring past, and heard the boy’s complaints. The robot returned with one of the boy’s toys, and some clothes for him. “Here, sir. I did not know it was bothering you, ” said the robot. “How could it not, you thief! You’ve been stealing my belongings for weeks!” the boy answered angrily. “The objects were left on the floor. I therefore calculated that you did not like them. I am programmed to collect all that is not wanted, and at night I send it to people who can use it. I am a maximum efficiency machine. Were you unaware?” the robot said, with a certain pride. Ricky started feeling ashamed. He understood that the robot was neither broken nor misprogrammed. Rather, it had been programmed extremely well! Since then, Ricky has decided to become a “Maximum Efficiency Boy”, and put real care into how he treated his things. He kept them tidy, and made sure he didn’t have more than what was necessary. And, often, he would buy things, and take them along with his good friend, the robot, to help out those other people who needed them. 1．What is the robot meant to do? A．Do the housework. B．Take care of children. C．Provide security services. D．Recycle used objects. 2．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean? A．The robot dreamed of being a cook. B．The robot was good at cooking. C．The robot could serve as a cooker. D．The robot found it unrealistic to cook. 3．Why did Ricky get mad at the robot? A．He mistook it as a thief. B．He disliked the way it cleaned his room. C．He thought it was making too much noise. D．He felt less loved by his parents since its arrival. 4．Where does the text probably come from? A．A science report. B．A science fiction story. C．An entertainment magazine. D．A commercial advertisement. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。瑞奇家的机器人每天都把家里收拾得非常干净整洁，以至于瑞奇经常找不到他的物品。他认为是机器人偷了他的物品，后来机器人向瑞奇解释了事情的原委，误会得以化解。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“As soon as it arrived, off it went, cooking, cleaning, ironing, and—most importantly—gathering up clothes from Ricky’s bedroom floor.(它一到，就忙着做饭、打扫、熨衣服，最重要的是收拾里基卧室地板上的衣服)”可知，这个机器人的功能是做家务。故选A。 2．句意猜测题。根据划线句上文“Ricky told his parents that the robot was broken and badly programmed and asked them to have it changed. But his parents told him absolutely not; they were delighted with the new robot”可知，当瑞奇向父母抱怨这个机器人，并要求换掉它的时候，父母拒绝了他的请求，他们很喜欢这个机器人。因此可推测机器人的烹饪水平很高，深得瑞奇父母的喜欢。故划线句意思是“机器人擅长烹饪”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第四段““How could it not, you thief! You’ve been stealing my belongings for weeks!” the boy answered angrily.(“怎么可能没有呢，你这个小偷！你已经偷我的东西好几个星期了！”男孩生气地回答)”可知，瑞奇生机器人的气是因为他误以为是小偷。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章讲述了一个发生在机器人和小男孩之间的故事。这个机器人勤劳能干，还能与人交流。推测选自科幻小说。故选B。 Passage 5 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省西安市·期末） People often take the ability to communicate for granted, but when you grow up with a sibling who is nonverbal, it changes the way you look at the world. Archer Calder is a high school student from Utah. His sister Della, two years younger than him, has a rare genetic condition called Bainbridge-ropes syndrome. Even though Della isn’t able to speak, he and her brother are very close. Two years ago, Archer was searching online for an ape that might help Della express her needs, wants, likes, and dislikes. However, he found that the available alps were too expensive, and didn’t offer everything he was looking for. Since Archer has always loved coding and computer programming, he decided to make his own ape. Apart from that, Archer was determined to make his ape better than the rest, completely open source, and free. That’s how Freespeech was born. Archer said he decided to help his sister communicate because he wanted to hear her thoughts, but he also had a deeper reason. Growing up, he had a stutter(口吃)that kept him from expressing himself. It took him four years of speech therapy to overcome the difficulty, and the feeling of not being able to get his words out suck with him. Free speech refers to the augmentative and alternative communication(AAC)that helps people communicate by pressing buttons that represent words. Users like Della can make sentenced by pressing multiple buttons in a sequence. It opens up a whole new world of communication for people who are nonverbal. Now Della can communicate like anybody else, through the iPad. Archer first put it on TikTok, and the response was so positive that he continued sharing it on Git Hub, where experienced programmer helped beef it up. Archer said even if Free speech could only help one person, his sister, all the time and effort he put in was worth it. 1．What do we know about Archer? A．He gets along well with Della. B．He likes collecting electronic device. C．He has the same physical condition as Della. D．He works part-time as a computer programmer. 2．What does Archer probably think of the available alps online? A．Disappointing. B．Surprising. C．Interesting. D．Inspiring. 3．What is Archer’s deeper drive to design Free speech? A．His enthusiasm for computer programming. B．His willingness to help his sister. C．His high expectation of success. D．His early experiences. 4．How do users apply Free speech to expressing the information? A．By pushing buttons representing different words. B．By uploading their voice into it. C．By spelling important keywords. D．By learning gesture from it. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。阿彻妹妹无法言语，现有交流应用欠佳，阿彻凭借自身经历开发 FreeSpeech，助力妹妹及更多人交流 。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“Even though Della isn’t able to speak, he and her brother are very close.(尽管黛拉不能说话，但他和妹妹关系非常亲密。)”可知，阿彻和黛拉相处得很好。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“However, he found that the available apps were too expensive, and didn’t offer everything he was looking for.(然而，他发现现有的应用程序太昂贵，且无法提供他所寻找的所有功能。)”可知，现有应用在价格和功能上让阿彻失望，所以推测阿彻对网上现有的应用程序感到失望。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段第二、三句“Growing up, he had a stutter that kept him from expressing himself. It took him four years of speech therapy to overcome the difficulty, and the feeling of not being able to get his words out stuck with him.(在成长过程中，他口吃，无法表达自己。他花了四年时间进行言语治疗才克服了这个困难，无法说出话来的感觉一直困扰着他。)”可知，阿彻设计Free speech更深层次的动力源于他早期口吃无法表达自己的经历。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第五段第一句“Free speech refers to the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) that helps people communicate by pressing buttons that represent words.(Free speech 指的是辅助和替代性沟通（AAC），它通过按下代表单词的按钮来帮助人们进行交流。)”可知，用户通过按下代表不同单词的按钮来使用Free speech 表达信息。故选A 。 Passage 6 （24-25学年高二上·山西省太原市·期末） In 2015, inspiration struck Jennifer Lee like an apple from Newton’s tree. In her case, though, it was a dumpling. Lee and her friend Yiying Lu were texting about upcoming dinner plans. Lee sent over a picture of dumplings, and Lu turned to her phone’s emoji keyboard for a dumpling emoji. But none existed. For most people, this kind of omission would only bring annoyance. For them, big actions. Within hours, Lu, a graphic designer, created her own picture of a dumpling and sent it to Lee. And Lee found the emoji-ruling organization — the Unicode Consortium (UC), which sets the standard text and emoji in nearly all the world’s writing systems. Then, Lee paid $75 for an individual membership and attended its technical meetings. The committee were happy to see there were outsiders who cared about the process. Before the committee, Lee presented her proposal for the dumpling emoji with more than 1,000 words, explaining the necessity of adding a dumpling emoji. Finally in February 2016, Lee and Lu received approval for their beloved dumpling emoji. The committee were so impressed that they asked Lu to help design three other images of emoji: the takeout box, chopsticks and the fortune cookie. For them, it sparked a lifelong passion. Later, they co-founded Emojination, a grassroots group with the motto “Emoji for the people, by the people”. It advocates for more inclusive and representative emoji. In the world of emoji, nothing gets through without initiative. “Clearly it matters, because the world cares so much. It’s a worldwide explosive passion for the usage of emoji that brings them to phones,” Lee said. 1．Why is Newton’s apple mentioned in paragraph 1? A．To show the difficulty of creating new things. B．To prove the proverb “Great minds think alike”. C．To illustrate the inspirations for Lee’s emoji vividly. D．To indicate the importance of the following discovery. 2．What does the underlined word “omission” probably mean in paragraph 2? A．Response. B．Absence. C．Pictures. D．Existence. 3．How did Lee and Lu get their beloved emoji approved? A．They set standards for it. B．They worked for the UC． C．They wrote something about dumplings. D．They persuaded the committee with a proposal. 4．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The purposes of using emojis. B．The significance of Emojination. C．Lee and Lu’s follow-up success. D．The popularity of the dumpling emoji. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了因为手机的表情键盘中没有饺子的表情符号，珍妮佛·李和陆怡颖两人想到可以自己设计相应的表情符号，并用一项提议说服了统一码联盟的组委会，成功得到饺子表情符号的批准，陆还受到组委会的委托设计了其他的表情符号，后来两人创办了一个表情符号的草根组织，追寻自己一生的激情。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“In 2015, inspiration struck Jennifer Lee like an apple from Newton’s tree. In her case, though, it was a dumpling. (2015年，灵感就像牛顿树上的苹果一样击中了珍妮佛·李。不过，击中她的是饺子)”可知，此处用苹果击中牛顿让他产生了伟大的灵感，来类比饺子击中珍妮佛·李让她产生了灵感，很生动鲜活。由此可知，提到牛顿的苹果是为了生动地说明李的表情符号的灵感。故选C项。 2．词义猜测题。根据画线词的上文“Lee sent over a picture of dumplings, and Lu turned to her phone’s emoji keyboard for a dumpling emoji. But none existed. (李发来了一张饺子的图片，陆在手机的表情键盘上想输入一个饺子的表情。但这些都不存在)”和下文“would only bring annoyance (只会带来烦恼)”可推知，此处指没有找到饺子的表情符号会让人烦恼，即“缺失，遗漏”这种表情符号，画线词意思应该与absence“没有，缺乏”相近。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Before the committee, Lee presented her proposal for the dumpling emoji with more than 1,000 words, explaining the necessity of adding a dumpling emoji. (在组委会面前，李用1000多字的篇幅介绍了饺子表情包的设计方案，说明了添加饺子表情包的必要性)”可知，两人用一项提议说服了组委会，让她们的表情符号得到批准。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Finally in February 2016, Lee and Lu received approval for their beloved dumpling emoji. The committee were so impressed that they asked Lu to help design three other images of emoji: the takeout box, chopsticks and the fortune cookie. For them, it sparked a lifelong passion. Later, they co-founded Emojination, a grassroots group with the motto “Emoji for the people, by the people”. It advocates for more inclusive and representative emoji. (终于在2016年2月，李和陆的饺子表情符号得到了批准。组委会对陆印象深刻，于是请她帮忙设计另外三个表情符号：外卖盒、筷子和签饼。对她们来说，这激发了她们一生的激情。后来，她们共同创立了Emojination，一个以“表情符号为民所享，由民所创”为座右铭的草根组织。它提倡使用更具包容性和代表性的表情符号)”可知，本段介绍了两人的饺子表情符号得到了批准，陆受到组委会的委托又设计了其他的表情符号，两人还创办了一个草根组织，追寻自己一生的激情。因此，本段主要是关于两人后续的成功。故选C项。 Passage 7 （24-25学年高二上·山西省吕梁市·期末） When a woman bought a painting that appeared to bear the signature (签名) of N. C． Wyeth at a store in 2017, she joked that the 4-dollar item might actually be a real work by the Maine painter. Her joke was no laughing matter, and the painting is now estimated to fetch as much as $250,000 at auction (拍卖会) in September. According to experts at Bonhams Skinner auction house, the seller unknowingly bought the work at a Savers store in Manchester, New Hampshire, while searching for frames to reuse. At that time, the Wyeth painting had been put against a wall along with mostly damaged posters and prints. The woman took the piece home, and then made a quick Internet search but could not find any information about the work. After hanging the painting in her bedroom for several years, she eventually stored it in her study. She rediscovered the painting this past May while doing cleaning, and this time posted images of the work on an online page titled “Things Found in Walls”, which is devoted to “stories of things you have found in walls, dug up in your backyard, or in that spare house across the street from your grandma’s”, according to the group’s description. Comments on the post led her to contact Lauren Lewis, a former curator who worked with paintings by three generations of the Wyeths: N. C． Wyeth, his son Andrew Wyeth and his grandson Jamie Wyeth. So she did. “After seeing the piece in person, Lewis was 99% certain it was authentic instead of a copy,” she told The Boston Globe. “While it certainly had some small scratches (划痕), it was in remarkable condition considering none of us had any idea of its journey over the last 80 years.” Wyeth often produced cover art for publishers of periodicals and novels. The painting up for sale in September is one of four he completed for a 1939 edition of Helen Hunt Jackson’s book Ramona, originally published in 1884. In it, Wyeth painted the young title character facing her elderly mother. 1．What was the woman’s joke? A．The storekeeper was lazy and foolish. B．The painting she bought might be valuable. C．The signature of N. C． Wyeth was wrong. D．The Maine painter would appear at auction. 2．How did the woman deal with the painting shortly after she got home? A．She put it in her study. B．She sold it to Lauren Lewis. C．She sent it to her friend. D．She searched online about it. 3．What does the underlined word “authentic” in paragraph 6 mean? A．Real. B．Damaged. C．Famous. D．Stolen. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．A world-famous artist in the US. B．A novel by Helen Hunt Jackson. C．A painting getting its recognition. D．An expert going on a treasure hunt. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一名女士花4美元买到的一幅画作，最终被认为是画家的真迹。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“When a woman bought a painting that appeared to bear the signature (签名) of N. C. Wyeth at a store in 2017, she joked that the 4-dollar item might actually be a real work by the Maine painter. Her joke was no laughing matter, and the painting is now estimated to fetch as much as $250,000 at auction (拍卖会) in September. (2017年，一名女子在一家商店买了一幅似乎有N. C. Wyeth签名的画，她开玩笑说，这幅4美元的画可能是这位缅因州画家的真迹。她的玩笑可不是闹着玩的，这幅画现在估计将在9月份的拍卖会上拍出25万美元的高价。)”可知，这位女士开玩笑说她买的那幅画可能会很值钱。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The woman took the piece home, and then made a quick Internet search but could not find any information about the work. (这位女士把作品带回家，然后在网上快速搜索了一下，但没有找到任何关于这件作品的信息。)”可知，这个女士回家后在网上查找这幅画的相关信息。故选D项。 3．词句猜测题。划线词的后文“instead of a copy (而不是复制品)”说明这幅画是真迹，从而推知“After seeing the piece in person, Lewis was 99% certain it was authentic (在亲眼看到这件作品后，Lewis 99%确信它是authentic)”其中划线词汇意思是“真的，真迹”。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段中“Her joke was no laughing matter, and the painting is now estimated to fetch as much as $250,000 at auction (拍卖会) in September. (她的玩笑可不是闹着玩的，这幅画现在估计将在9月份的拍卖会上拍出25万美元的高价。)”和倒数第二段的“After seeing the piece in person, Lewis was 99% certain it was authentic instead of a copy(在亲眼看到这件作品后，Lewis 99%确信它是真迹)”可知，本文主要讲的是一幅得到认可的画。故选C项。 主题02 人与自我——社会与教育 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省西安市·期末） When Brody, a 4-year-old Connecticut boy, was asked what wish he wanted to come true, his only dream was that he could be able to play outside. Brody was born premature (早产) at 27 weeks, which caused him to overheat and burn easily. That means he can't spend any time outside and he'll get burn blisters (水疱) on his face even when he is driven to the hospital. Besides, there are a lot of things he can't do. He has trouble walking and only began talking one year ago. Brody can't eat or drink and has to wear a backpack 24/7 that contains a pump that feeds him. “I can't even count the number of surgeries he's had since he was born,” Brody's mother said. “He's spent probably half his life at the hospital.” When Make-A-Wish Connecticut, an organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, heard about Brody's request to play outside, they immediately jumped into action. “It's the most simple, most sweet wish, just to play outside but it seems to be the most difficult to realize.” said Debbie Artinian, the manager of Make-A-Wish Connecticut. Artinian and her team determined that a temperature-controlled tent outside Brody's home where he could play and not be in the sun would be the best option. But they had to find a tent that could stand weather conditions like wind and snow and had the right material to block all UV rays. Luckily, Artinian found a company based in the United Kingdom that could design and make the tent. Make-A-Wish Connecticut learnt that Brody loves the beach, even though he is not able to go into water because of his backpack. So they filled the tent with water toys and a kids’ pool filled with balls to make Brody feel as much as possible like he's out at the beach. Brody got his first look at the tent earlier this summer. “When he walked out of the door and I saw his face, it was just everything,” said Artinian. “Now when Brody says ‘Can I go out and play?’, his mom can say, “Yes.” “Brody is now enjoying spending nearly all his time "outside” in the tent. It's hard to make life completely normal for Brody, but Artinian and her team tried to make it as normal as they could. 1．What can we learn about Brody? A．He can't be exposed to sunlight. B．He can't stand on his feet. C．He can't be given surgeries any more. D．He can't communicate with others. 2．Make-A-Wish Connecticut thought Brody's dream was __________ A．inspiring and heart-warming B．simple but incredible C．difficult and unachievable D．challenging but worthwhile 3．Why does the author mention the beach in Paragraph 4? A．To show that Brody is a boy who loves nature. B．To prove that the design company was responsible. C．To suggest that Artinian and her team were considerate. D．To emphasize that the skill in building the tent was the latest. 4．What does the story mainly tell us? A．One good turn deserves another. B．A helping hand makes a difference. C．All things are difficult before they are easy. D．Tough life experience may result in success. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲了不能晒太阳的Brody，在Make-A-Wish Connecticut 组织的帮助下，实现了到室外去玩的梦想。 1．推理判断题。由第二段的一、二两句话可知，Brody是27周就产下的早产儿，因此他很容易过热，也很容易灼伤。那意味着他任何时候都不能在室外，而且，甚至当他被开车送往医院时，他都会脸上起水泡。由此可见，由于早产，这个小孩不能被暴露于阳光之下。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。由第三段的“It's the most simple, most sweet wish, just to play outside but it seems to be the most difficult to realize.”可知，Make-A-Wish Connecticut认为他的到室外玩这一梦想很简单，也很甜美的，然而（对于Brody）而言又是最难实现的。结合本段第一句话，我们知道这个组织主要是帮助生病严重的孩子实现梦想，所以他们会认为帮助实现这个孩子的梦想是值得的，但是有时富有挑战的，不是那么容易的，故选D项。 3．推理判断题。由第四段“Make-A-Wish Connecticut learnt that Brody loves the beach, even though he is not able to go into water because of his backpack. So they filled the tent with water toys and a kids’ pool filled with balls to make Brody feel as much as possible like he's out at the beach.”可知，他们得知Brody喜欢沙滩，虽然他去不了，但他们还是贴心地为Brody营造了沙滩场景，让他身临其境。由此可以判断Artinian以及她的团队成员真的很善解人意。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。结合全文，尤其是最后一段，可知，虽然很难让Brody的生活完全正常，但是Artinian 和她的团队尽他们所能，让Brody的生活正常。由此我们可以判断，在他们的帮助下，Brody的生活有了很大的变化。故选B项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·山西省晋城市·期末） Seven years ago, American Libby Green was traveling with her mom to the French Mediterranean resort city of Nice. Meanwhile, German-born Marcel Gnauk and a friend were also in Nice, attending the Crossover Festival, a celebration of eclectic music. Walking on the city’s beachfront Promenade des Anglais, Marcel spotted Libby holding a Hasselblad, a traditional medium-format film camera, and couldn’t resist approaching her. The pair chatted about this valuable object and then their travel. The next day, Libby flew back to the US, but they kept in contact. In the early years of their relationship, sharing their travel experiences online became part of their routine. Then, when traveling in Phnom Penh, Libby filmed some pigeons taking flight that she wanted to use in a film. But she couldn’t record the sound of their wing beats. They looked on the internet, searching sound libraries, but couldn’t find anything appropriate. So, Marcel took a $100 audio recorder, and went searching for the missing sound to record. He didn’t find any pigeons—but he did manage to change the direction of the couple’s future. Marcel turned the recorder on in a small construction zone where women were shoveling gravel, listening through a cheap set of headphones. He was shocked. Everything became alive, and from that day until now he had never stopped recording. In the six years since that first recording, Libby and Marcel have captured audio in more than 25 countries. They share their experiences through Instagram. Through postings they offer not just their passion and experiences recording sounds, but also details of the equipment and techniques they use. Through their website they offer 500 royalty-free sound libraries. Of these, 145 are free to download. Marcel says their “a-ha” moment came when he was sitting in front of a computer in 2017. Libby had added a donation button to their website, and a Hollywood post-production creative had donated a few dollars. He realized others shared a passion for sound—and were willing to pay for it. Now their passion becomes a business. 1．What attracted Marcel when he saw Libby? A．Her voice. B．Her camera. C．Her kindness. D．Her beauty. 2．Which moment was of significance to the couple? A．When they made a film in France. B．When they shared travel experiences online. C．When they searched the woods for a specific bird. D．When they tried to record sounds of birds beating wings. 3．What does the author want to convey by saying “‘a-ha’ moment” in the last paragraph? A．Marcel got a surprise. B．Marcel could do nothing but sigh. C．Marcel couldn’t say a word. D．Marcel felt really worried. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．An Unforgettable Travel B．A Secret to Happiness C．A Passion for Sounds D．A Lesson From Nature 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了马塞尔夫妇在旅游中偶然发现了声音的美好，从此他们踏上了记录声音、分享声音的道路。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Walking on the city’s beachfront Promenade des Anglais, Marcel spotted Libby holding a Hasselblad, a traditional medium-format film camera, and couldn’t resist approaching her.”（走在城市的海滨长廊Promenade des Anglais，马塞尔发现利比拿着一个哈苏相机，这是一个传统中画幅胶片相机，并且忍不住接近她。）可知，最初是Libby的相机吸引了Marcel。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第五段中“So, Marcel took a $100 audio recorder, and went searching for the missing sound to record. He didn’t find any pigeons—but he did manage to change the direction of the couple’s future.”（于是，马塞尔带了一个100美元的录音机，去寻找遗失的声音录音。他没有找到任何鸽子——但是他设法改变了这对夫妻未来的方向。）可知，当他们尝试去录制鸟拍打翅膀的声音时，他们的人生方向改变了，因此这一时刻对他们来说具有重大意义。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“He realized others shared a passion for sound—and were willing to pay for it.”（他意识到其他人对声音也有同样的热情，并且愿意为它买单。）可知，当Marcel看到有人愿意花钱买自己录的声音时非常惊喜。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了马塞尔夫妇偶然发现声音的魅力，然后他们周游世界记录声音并分享给人们的故事，可以推断出文章主要表达了他们对于声音的热爱。故选C项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·山西省太原市·期末） I pressed my face against the school-bus window as we passed the giant movie screen rising over the trees — “Galaxy Drive-In”, one sign said, while another said sadly “CLOSED”. Across the wall, a vast parking lot with wild weeds growing everywhere could be seen clearly. “It’s wired, you know,” said the girl sitting two rows in front of me. “Sometimes movies play there all by themselves!” I told my mom when I got home, retelling the girl’s words from the bus, “Someone’s been playing movies there!” “I doubt it, Jared,” Mom said. “It closed a couple of years ago.” But at night, I heard music and saw sparkling lights on the screen. What on earth happened there? To find out the truth, the next day, we went to explore the drive-in. It was like stepping into a forgotten world. As we continued our investigation, an old man, who we later knew as Nick, got out, and claimed he was the one playing old movies there. He recalled the drive-in’s golden days — 300 cars on a good night, but later, the industry changed and the need for a costly digital projector (放映机) forced him to close up. He then invited us to stay and watch a movie. As the credit rolled, mom asked if he’d consider reopening with a new projector. Nick sighed he would if he could afford it. That night, I had an idea. With Nick’s permission, I penned a letter to the local newspaper, asking the community for help to fund a digital projector. For a while, only a few hundred dollars came in. But then, Nick called with excitement. An organization that preserved old theaters had seen my letter and started an online fundraising. A year later, the Galaxy was thriving again. Nick was overjoyed, and on a good night, we saw 300 cars fill the lot. And I? I got a free bucket of popcorn, a sweet reward for inspiring a community effort to bring the Galaxy Drive-In back to life. 1．What do we know from paragraph 1? A．The girl was making up a story. B．The cinema was in poor condition. C．The author had an exciting journey. D．The author showed no interest in movies. 2．What was the main reason for the cinema’s shut-down? A．The cinema was forgotten. B．The owner wanted to retire. C．The equipment was outdated. D．The parking lot was too small. 3．What did the author do to help Nick? A．Start an online fundraising. B．Organize a community sale. C．Ask for suggestions from school. D．Write a letter to local newspaper. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．A Hard Time for an Old Man B．A Cinema that can Run on its Own C．A Special Drive-in: A Mystery Revealed D．A Community’s Effort: Saving an Old Cinema 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与母亲发现一家废弃的电影院，并帮助电影院老板筹集资金购买放映机，最终使电影院重新开业的故事。 1．细节理解题。由文章第一段中“I pressed my face against the school-bus window as we passed the giant movie screen rising over the trees — “Galaxy Drive-In”, one sign said, while another said sadly “CLOSED”. Across the wall, a vast parking lot with wild weeds growing everywhere could be seen clearly.  (当我把脸贴在学校的巴士窗户上时，我们经过了一块从树丛中升起的巨大电影屏幕——一个标志上写着“银河汽车影院”，而另一个标志则悲哀地写着“已关闭”。透过围墙可以看到，巨大的停车场里到处长满了野草)”可知，电影院的状况很差。故选B。 2．细节理解题。由文章第四段中“He recalled the drive-in’s golden days — 300 cars on a good night, but later, the industry changed and the need for a costly digital projector (放映机) forced him to close up. (他回忆起了汽车影院的黄金时代——在一个美好的夜晚会有300辆车来看电影，但后来行业发生了变化，需要昂贵的数字放映机迫使他不得不关闭)”可知，电影院关闭的主要原因是设备过时。故选C。 3．细节理解题。由文章第六段中“With Nick’s permission, I penned a letter to the local newspaper, asking the community for help to fund a digital projector. (在尼克的允许下，我给当地报纸写了一封信，请求社区帮助筹集资金购买一台数字放映机)”可知，作者写信给当地报纸来帮助尼克。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“I pressed my face against the school-bus window as we passed the giant movie screen rising over the trees — “Galaxy Drive-In”, one sign said, while another said sadly “CLOSED”. Across the wall, a vast parking lot with wild weeds growing everywhere could be seen clearly.  (当我把脸贴在学校的巴士窗户上时，我们经过了一块从树丛中升起的巨大电影屏幕——一个标志上写着“银河汽车影院”，而另一个标志则悲哀地写着“已关闭”。透过围墙可以看到，巨大的停车场里到处长满了野草)”、第六段中“With Nick’s permission, I penned a letter to the local newspaper, asking the community for help to fund a digital projector. (在尼克的允许下，我给当地报纸写了一封信，请求社区帮助筹集资金购买一台数字放映机)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者发现一家废弃的电影院，了解到电影院关闭的原因后，作者帮助电影院老板尼克筹集资金购买数字放映机，最终电影院得以重新开放的故事。因此，最好的标题应该是“A Community’s Effort: Saving an Old Cinema (社区的努力：拯救一家老电影院)”。故选D。 主题03 人与自然——救助与关爱 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省渭南市·期末） All we know about the abandoned (被抛弃的) newborn cat that made news for its genetic rareness comes from a web. A user named Vodkaholy posted a handful of photos of the tiny cat with a few background details. No one knows how the newborn cat ended up in a rubbish bag, but it is very common for heartless people to abandon cats they choose not to care for. Luckily, Vodkaholy’s aunt heard the tiny mews that the cat was letting out. It appears she was the one who rescued the baby, who was only a week old. Not only had the cat been immediately abandoned after it was born, but it was injured and had developed a serious illness. Just a few days old, it had a broken leg and a badly injured paw (爪). Sadly, after the cat’s rescuer took it to the vet (兽医), they found out that the paw couldn’t be saved. No doubt it was a shock to find such a sad cat abandoned in the rubbish bag, but the vet had another big surprise for the woman. It was a male calico cat (花斑猫)! The vet said it was really scarce for calico cats to be male. However, it won’t be a dad to any more calico cats. It was born with some kind of illness, but the vet said it’s normal for male calico cats. “Except for that, it is a normal happy cat, healthy as a horse,” Vodkaholy said. Vodkaholy’s aunt is keeping the cat. It grows healthy and happy even if it only has 3 paws. And it is not the first cat this sweet aunt has brought home. 1．What can we infer about the abandoned cat? A．It had three paws at birth. B．It was abandoned by a naughty boy. C．It was in bad condition when it was found. D．It called loudly when Vodkaholy passed by. 2．What can we say about Vodkaholy’s aunt? A．She is warm-hearted and caring. B．She is smart but impatient. C．She is hard-working but rude. D．She is kind and curious. 3．What does the underlined word “scarce” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Graceful. B．Challenging. C．Frightening. D．Unusual. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．A Funny Story of a Kind Aunt B．A Young Cat Lost Its Way Home C．A Kind Lady Saved a Cat in a Dustbin D．A Kind Lady Asking for Help on the Internet 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Vodkaholy的姨妈救助了一只被遗弃在垃圾桶中的小猫咪，这只猫被发现时状况很糟糕，经兽医检查后被发现是只罕见雄性的花斑猫，现在被姨妈照顾地很好。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Not only had the cat been immediately abandoned after it was born, but it was injured and had developed a serious illness. Just a few days old, it had a broken leg and a badly injured paw (爪). Sadly, after the cat’s rescuer took it to the vet (兽医), they found out that the paw couldn’t be saved. (这只猫不仅在出生后立即被遗弃，而且还受伤并患上了严重的疾病。刚出生几天，它就断了一条腿，爪子严重受伤。可悲的是，当猫的救援者把它带到兽医那里后，他们发现爪子已经无法挽救了)”可知，这只被遗弃的猫当时断了一条腿，爪子严重受伤，无法挽救，还患有严重的疾病。由此可知，当它被发现时，情况很糟糕。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Luckily, Vodkaholy’s aunt heard the tiny mews that the cat was letting out. It appears she was the one who rescued the baby, who was only a week old. (幸运的是，Vodkaholy的姨妈听到了猫发出的微小的叫声。似乎是她救了这个只有一周大的小猫咪)”和最后一段“Vodkaholy’s aunt is keeping the cat. It grows healthy and happy even if it only has 3 paws. And it is not the first cat this sweet aunt has brought home. (Vodkaholy的姨妈在养这只猫。虽然它只有3只爪子，它成长得健康而快乐。这不是这位善良的阿姨带回家的第一只猫了)”可知，Vodkaholy的姨妈救助了被遗弃的小猫咪，用心地把它养得很好，而且她以前也救助过其他的猫。由此可知，她很热心，富有爱心。故选A项。 3．词义猜测题。根据第一段中“All we know about the abandoned (被抛弃的) newborn cat that made news for its genetic rareness comes from a web. (我们所知道的那只因基因罕见而成为新闻的被遗弃的新生猫的消息都来自网络)”、画线词的上文“the vet had another big surprise for the woman (兽医还为这位女士准备了另一个大惊喜)”和下文“for calico cats to be male (花斑猫是雄性的)”可推知，惊喜之处在于这只猫的基因，雄性的花斑猫应该很罕见，scarce意思应该是“罕见的，少见的”，与unusual意思相近。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Vodkaholy的姨妈救助了一只被遗弃在垃圾桶中的小猫咪的故事，并介绍了小猫咪的一些信息，包括其被发现时状况很糟糕，以及它是只罕见雄性的花斑猫。由此可知，C项“一位善良的女士在垃圾桶里救了一只猫”概括了文章大意，最适合作为标题。故选C项。 主题01 人与社会——社会公益 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省安康市·期末） My name is Arianna Traviglia and I’m a senior cultural and heritage researcher at the Centre for Cultural Heritage Technology at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa, Italy. As head of the team, I encourage the development of new technologies to maintain and protect important archaeological (考古学的) findings. Right now, I am working in the field of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city which was destroyed and buried under 13 to 20 feet of ash and small rocks during a volcanic eruption in 79 AD．With the help of a robot, I try to carefully reconstruct (重建) the city’s 2,000-year-old broken frescoes (壁画). The project is called RePAIR. There are thousands of fresco pieces in Pompeii, and it was nearly impossible for a human to reconstruct all the irregular pieces into big, meaningful paintings in the past. Technology now allows us to do it-the robot we use is running by artificial intelligence (AI). As it examines a piece, it searches a database for a match, and then sends the data back to its hands to fit matching pieces together, saving a lot of hours. Its soft human-like arms and hands allow it to hold and examine the easily broken pieces without damaging them. The technology is likely to allow many museums around the world to reconstruct large-scale broken frescoes or similar objects in the future. In RePAIR, I’m studying the hyperspectral (高光谱的) images of the fresco pieces in storage and comparing them with the paintings on the walls of the House of the Painters at Work, part of a building in Pompeii. By comparing the resemblances in the images, we will be able to work out whether the broken pieces were from the same wall. I studied history and archaeology in college. Archaeology helps us understand where we come from, and technology enriches that exploration. I’m glad I’m a translator of the two worlds. My mind runs wild when I think about the exciting Roman life that we are still missing because Pompeii’s frescoes were damaged and haven’t been reconstructed. 1．What is the author mainly responsible for now? A．Repairing the damaged archaeological findings. B．Designing robots used for archaeology. C．Discovering ancient cities hidden beneath the ground. D．Reporting on recent studies of historical ruins. 2．What is mentioned about the robot used in the project? A．It may cause further damage to artworks. B．It takes more time to the examine the artworks. C．It doesn’t need human operators. D．It has already been widely used in museums. 3．What does the underlined word “resemblances” in Paragraph4 mean? A．Mistakes. B．Similarities. C．Damages. D．Documents. 4．How does the author find her work in RePAIR? A．Dangerous. B．Meaningful. C．Relaxing. D．Successful. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了作者借助机器人复原庞贝古城破碎的壁画的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Right now, I am working in the field of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city which was destroyed and buried under 13 to 20 feet of ash and small rocks during a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. With the help of a robot, I try to carefully reconstruct (重建) the city’s 2,000-year-old broken frescoes ( 壁画 ).（现在，我正在庞贝古城工作，这是一座古罗马城市，在公元79年的一次火山爆发中被摧毁并埋在13到20英尺厚的火山灰和小岩石下。在机器人的帮助下，我试图仔细地重建这座城市有2000年历史的破碎壁画。）”可知，作者现在正在机器人的帮助下，试图仔细地重建这座城市有2000年历史的破碎壁画。即作者正在修复损坏的考古发现。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Technology now allows us to do it-the robot we use is running by artificial intelligence (AI). As it examines a piece, it searches a database for a match, and then sends the data back to its hands to fit matching pieces together, saving a lot of hours. Its soft human-like arms and hands allow it to hold and examine the easily broken pieces without damaging them. The technology is likely to allow many museums around the world to reconstruct large-scale broken frescoes or similar objects in the future.（现在的技术允许我们这样做——我们使用的机器人是由人工智能(AI)运行的。当它检查一个零件时，它会在数据库中搜索匹配，然后将数据发送回它的手，将匹配的零件组装在一起，节省了很多时间。它柔软的像人一样的手臂和手使它能够握住和检查容易破碎的碎片而不会损坏它们。未来这项技术可能会让世界各地的许多博物馆重建大型破碎的壁画或类似的物品。）”可知，作者使用的机器人是由人工智能运行的，即机器人不用人类来运行；选项C符合题意；机器人的使用节省了很多时间。选项B错误；机器人柔软的像人一样的手臂和手使它能够握住和检查容易破碎的碎片而不会损坏它们。选项A错误；未来这项技术可能会让世界各地的许多博物馆重建大型破碎的壁画或类似的物品，可推知，使用机器人来帮助修复破损的文物的实践现在并未广泛使用，选项D错误。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据第四段“In RePAIR, I’m studying the hyperspectral ( 高光谱的 ) images of the fresco pieces in storage and comparing them with the paintings on the walls of the House of the Painters at Work, part of a building in Pompeii. By comparing the resemblances in the images, we will be able to work out whether the broken pieces were from the same wall.（在“修复”项目中，我正在研究储存的壁画作品的高光谱图像，并将它们与庞贝一座建筑的“在职画家之家”(House of the Painters at Work)墙壁上的画作进行比较。通过比较图像中的resemblances之处，我们将能够计算出破碎的碎片是否来自同一面墙。）”可知，在“修复”项目中，我需要把储存的壁画作品的高光谱图像和庞贝一座建筑的“在职画家之家”(House of the Painters at Work)墙壁上的画作进行比较。通过比较图像，进而确定破碎的碎片是否来自同一面墙。可推知，这里指通过把高光谱图像和墙上的壁画图像作比较，发现两者的相似之处，就可以确定破碎的碎片是来自同一面墙。因此划线词此处的意思为“相似性”，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Archaeology helps us understand where we come from, and technology enriches that exploration. I’m glad I’m a translator of the two worlds. （考古学帮助我们了解我们从哪里来，而科技丰富了这种探索。我很高兴我是两个世界的翻译。）”可知，作者很享受自己所从事的工作，即作者感觉自己的工作是有意义的。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省汉中市·期末） As summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that taking the risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience. Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in update New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe of the geological influences that shaped the canyon. Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me. Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine. When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature there this summer. 1．What can we learn from the first paragraph about the author? A．He is an adventurous person by nature. B．He likes challenging himself by travelling. C．He enjoys travelling with other adventurers. D．He needs others’ help when going on an adventure. 2．According to the author, which of the following can make people’s adventure more enjoyable? A．Travelling to different countries. B．Travelling with their family or friends. C．Travelling to unfamiliar places. D．Travelling to distant places. 3．What will the author do this summer? A．Explore Niagara Falls. B．Hike in the Grand Canyons. C．Camp out in update New York. D．Hike and camp out in Maine. 4．Who is probably the author? A．A high school student. B．A college student. C．A friendly guide. D．A warm-hearted teacher. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述作者自己的旅行经历，说明挑战自己去探索和旅行是很有收获的体验。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that taking the risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.(显然，我并不是一个天生爱冒险的人，但我发现，冒险并挑战自己去探索和前往陌生的地方旅行是一种非常有益的体验。)”可知，作者喜欢通过旅行来挑战自己。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends.(在我看来，和家人或几个朋友一起冒险会更愉快。)”可知，作者认为和家人或朋友一起旅行能让冒险更愉快。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine.(明年秋天，我将上大学。与此同时，我希望充分利用我的夏天去探索和旅行。现在，我计划在缅因州徒步旅行和露营。)”可知，作者今年夏天打算去缅因州徒步和露营。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Next fall, I will attend college.(明年秋天，我将上大学。)”可推断出，作者现在还是一名高中生。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·陕西省宝鸡市·期末） Last month, on Oct.15, there was a marathon (马拉松赛) in the city of Luoyang, Henan Province. A lot of people in and around the city participated (参与) in it. It was Sunday. There were some clouds in the sky in the early morning but the sun was shining when the race began. Eighteen boys and girls in my class, as well as four of my teachers, gathered on the south side of Luohe River to take part in the marathon. It was the first time that we had been in a marathon. We were excited and had fun running with people. We had to run 10 km. It was not a race, but an event to challenge ourselves. We helped each other during the run. When someone fell behind, others would go to encourage him or her not to give up. Tired but happy, all of us made it in about 90 minutes. The marathon is like life, in which we can choose whether or not to keep going when we feel tired or meet difficulties. The biggest enemy is ourselves, whom we should fight with and defeat (打败). We never know what will happen in the future, but what we can do is try our best. If we can keep running, success will belong to us, because it’s impossible to defeat a person who never gives up. Challenges make life interesting and meaningful. This very first marathon will always be remembered as an unforgettable event in my life. 1．The marathon was held __________ according to the passage. A．on a very cold morning B．on the playground of the writer’s school C．on a Sunny day D．on Saturday 2．How many people took part in the race in the writer’s school? A．Four. B．Fourteen. C．Eighteen. D．Twenty-two. 3．During the race, we __________. A．encouraged each other B．stopped to have a rest C．never noticed each other D．wanted to defeat others 4．In the writer’s opinion, we __________. A．should fight with and defeat the others during the race B．must try our best to do everything C．can defeat a person who never gives up D．didn’t feel tired or meet difficulties in the marathon 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者首次参加马拉松赛，十分激动，参赛的老师和同学们相互鼓励，绝不放弃，最终完成了比赛。通过此次马拉松赛，作者认识到人生最大的敌人是自己，应该勇敢地面对生活中的挑战，永不言弃。 1．细节理解题。由第二段中“There were some clouds in the sky in the early morning but the sun was shining when the race began. (清晨天空中有些云，但比赛开始时阳光明媚)”可知，马拉松赛是在一个晴天举行的。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。由第二段中“Eighteen boys and girls in my class, as well as four of my teachers, gathered on the south side of Luohe River to take part in the marathon. (我班上的18个男生和女生，以及我的四位老师，聚集在洛河南岸参加马拉松比赛)”可知，作者所在学校参加马拉松赛的学生有18人，教师4人，共计22人。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。由第二段中“We helped each other during the run. When someone fell behind, others would go to encourage him or her not to give up. (我们在跑步过程中互相帮助。当有人落后时，其他人会去鼓励他或她不要放弃)”可知，在比赛中，我们互相鼓励。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。由第三段中“The biggest enemy is ourselves, whom we should fight with and defeat (打败). We never know what will happen in the future, but what we can do is try our best. (最大的敌人是我们自己，我们应该与之战斗并打败它。我们永远不知道未来会发生什么，但我们能做的就是尽最大努力)”可知，作者认为最大的敌人是自己，我们应该战胜自己。由此推知，作者认为应该尽最大努力做好每件事。故选B项。 Passage 4 （24-25学年高二上·山西省阳泉市·期末） In 1922, aviator (飞行员) Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman to stage a public flight in America. Her high-flying skills always amazed her audience. Bessie was born on January 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas. She was one of 13 children to Susan and George Coleman. Her father, who was of Native American and African American descent (血统), left the family when Bessie was a child, never to come back. Her mother struggled to support the family. She ensured the presence of her children at a traveling library. At 12 years old, Bessie began attending the Missionary Baptist Church in Texas. After graduating, she embarked on a journey to Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma Colored Agricultural and Normal University, where she completed only one term for the shortage of money. In 1915, at 23 years old, Bessie moved to Chicago, where she lived with her brothers. Not long after her move to Chicago, she began listening to and reading stories of World War I pilots, which excited her interest in aviation. In 1921, Bessie broke barriers and became the world’s first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license (执照). Because flying schools in the United States didn’t allow black girls like her to enter, she took it upon herself to learn French and move to France to achieve her goal. So hard did Bessie work that after only seven months, Bessie earned her license from France’s well known Caudron Brother’s School of Aviation. After returning to the U. S. in 1922, due to her exceptional tricks, Bessie became the first African American woman in America to make a public flight. She also raised money to start a school to train African American aviators, including girls, hoping to afford them opportunities that were not then available in America. On April 30, 1926, Bessie was tragically killed at only 34 years old in an accident during a trial for a flight show. Bessie remains a pioneer of women in the field of aviation. 1．What can be learnt from Paragraph 2? A．Bessie moved a lot with her family. B．Bessie enjoyed a comfortable childhood. C．Bessie’s mother valued children’s education. D．Bessie’s father was the bread earner of the family. 2．What inspired Bessie to learn to fly a plane? A．The stories of pilots. B．Her major in university. C．Her brothers’ encouragement. D．Her family’s income condition. 3．What was typical in America at that time according to the text? A．Inequality in sex and race. B．Countless penniless families. C．Underdeveloped flight training. D．Harmonious human relationship. 4．Which of the following can be used to describe Bessie? A．Proud and skillful. B．Brave and caring. C．Honest and modest. D．Generous and humorous. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述美国第一位黑人女飞行员Bessie Coleman的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Her mother struggled to support the family. She ensured the presence of her children at a traveling library. At 12 years old, Bessie began attending the Missionary Baptist Church in Texas. After graduating, she embarked on a journey to Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma Colored Agricultural and Normal University, where she completed only one term for the shortage of money.(她的母亲努力支撑着这个家庭。她确保自己的孩子能去流动图书馆。12岁时，贝西开始参加德克萨斯州的浸礼会传道教会。毕业后，她启程前往俄克拉荷马州，就读于俄克拉荷马有色人种农业与师范学校，但由于资金短缺，她只完成了一个学期的学习)”可知，她的母亲努力养家糊口，确保她的孩子们能去流动图书馆。由此可推知，Bessie的母亲重视孩子的教育。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Not long after her move to Chicago, she began listening to and reading stories of World War I pilots, which excited her interest in aviation.(搬到芝加哥后不久，她就开始听和读关于第一次世界大战飞行员的故事，这激发了她对航空的兴趣)”可知，飞行员的故事促使她想要学习驾驶飞机。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Because flying schools in the United States didn’t allow black girls like her to enter, she took it upon herself to learn French and move to France to achieve her goal.(由于美国的飞行学校不允许像她这样的黑人女孩入学，她主动学习了法语并移居法国以实现自己的目标)”可推知，当时美国有性别和种族歧视。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“In 1921, Bessie broke barriers and became the world’s first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license.(1921年，贝茜打破了障碍，成为世界上第一位获得飞行员执照的黑人女性)”可知, Bessie是勇敢的。根据第五段“She also raised money to start a school to train African American aviators, including girls, hoping to afford them opportunities that were not then available in America. (她还筹集资金创办了一所学校，用于培训非裔美国飞行员，其中包括女孩，希望为他们提供当时在美国无法获得的机会)”可知, Bessie 关爱与她相似的人，所以Bessie是一个勇敢且有爱心的人。故选B。 Passage 5 （24-25学年高二上·山西省大同市·期末） People are often surprised by my fear of blood and needles. Working in a public health unit, I probably have more daily interaction with syringes (注射器) than the average person. But the truth is, having my blood drawn scares me. When I was 9, I had an extremely high temperature. A nurse rudely stuck the needle into my arm, causing a sharp pain. I avoided having blood taken from my body for the next years. A few months before I turned 30, my doctor ordered a blood test as part of my physical exam. I am frightened. Sensing my fear, she gently suggested I see a psychiatrist (精神科医生). “Dr. M helped my other patients with the same fear,” she said. When Dr. M called to set up an appointment, I hesitated. Talking about personal problems to a medically licensed stranger was uncommon in my family. “A psychiatrist?” Mother asked. “He’ll just put you on drugs. Can’t you get over this yourself?” I almost listened. But I went to Dr. M’s clinic finally. “Phobias (恐惧症) are pretty easy to treat,” he said. I wasn’t convinced of his words. But despite my doubts, I was running out of options. We started with basic exposure treatment. I watched videos of blood being drawn every day. As I started to feel more at ease with needles, Dr. M suggested drawing blood. As he gently pressed the needle into my flesh, I felt dizzy and breathed deeply. After a few minutes, I looked at the needle. It wasn’t so bad. I didn’t pass out. I still find it unpleasant getting blood drawn, but thanks to several months of treatment, I’m less scared. I hate to admit it, but Dr. M is right — phobias can be treated. Sometimes, we have to leave our comfort zone and face our fears. And this can lead to freedom in the end. 1．What caused the author’s phobia? A．Her sensitivity to pains. B．Her bad blood drawing experience. C．Her anxiety about the physical exam. D．Her regular contact with syringes. 2．What was the author’s mother’s attitude toward her appointment with Dr. M? A．Positive. B．Supportive. C．Negative. D．Objective. 3．What can we know about the author’s treatment? A．It cost the author a great deal of money. B．It eased the author’s pain totally. C．It centered on watching videos. D．It was smoother than expected. 4．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．Bravery brings us a happier life B．Walk toward what scares us C．Ups and downs make one strong D．Nurse our mental health carefully 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者由于小时候的经历，一直害怕抽血，最后在精神医生的帮助下，走出舒适区，直面恐惧，最终摆脱恐惧的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段前三句话“When I was 9, I had an extremely high temperature. A nurse rudely stuck the needle into my arm, causing a sharp pain. I avoided having blood taken from my body for the next years. (9岁的时候，有一次我发高烧。一个护士粗鲁地把针扎进了我的手臂，引起了一阵剧痛。在接下来的几年里，我就躲避从身体里抽血)”可知，小时候作者糟糕的抽血经历导致了他的恐惧症。故选B。 2．观点态度题。根据第三段第二句话“Talking about personal problems to a medically licensed stranger was uncommon in my family. (在我家里，和一个有行医执照的陌生人谈论个人问题是很罕见的)”以及Mother 所说“He’ll just put you on drugs. Can’t you get over this yourself? (他只会给你开些药。难道你自己不能克服吗?)”可推知，作者的母亲不赞成她与M医生的预约。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第三句到最后“As he gently pressed the needle into my flesh, I felt dizzy and breathed deeply. After a few minutes, I looked at the needle. It wasn’t so bad. I didn’t pass out. (他轻轻地把针扎进我的肉里，我感到头晕目眩，深深地呼吸着。几分钟后，我看着针。也没那么糟。我没有昏过去。)”以及Dr. M 所说“You’re doing well (你做得很好)”可推知，作者的治疗比他预期的更顺利。故选D。 4．标题判断题。通读全文，根据最后一段倒数最后两句话“Sometimes, we have to leave our comfort zone and face our fears. And this can lead to freedom in the end. (有时候，我们必须走出舒适区，直面恐惧。而这最终会摆脱恐惧)”可知，本文讲述了作者由于小时候的经历，一直害怕抽血，最后在精神医生的帮助下，走出舒适区，直面恐惧，最终摆脱恐惧的故事。所以“走向让我们害怕的东西”适合作本文的标题。故选B Passage 6 （24-25学年高二上·山西省大同市·期末） During the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 in 2023, one of the highlights is a 48-year-old Uzbekistan gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina (“Chuso” as she is affectionately known), who continues to compete despite numerous “retirements” . Born in Bukhara, Uzbekistan in 1975, Chuso competed and won gold in her first Olympic Games at Barcelona 1992. After competing at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, Chuso got married in 1997 and two years later, Alisher, her son, was born. Chuso’s first “retirement” was due after competing at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, by which time five world championship medals had been won including three golds. But in 2002, Alisher was diagnosed with leukemia (白血病). The family moved to Germany where better treatment was available and Chuso continued to train as a way to take a break from the stresses of her son’s health. Chuso competed at Athens 2004, gained German citizenship in 2006 and won silver on vault (跳马) at Beijing 2008 for her adopted nation — Germany, aged 33, just months after Alisher received the all-clear. At London 2012, Chuso came fifth in the vault final. And finally, in 2013, after eight years in Germany, Chuso returned to the place she calls home, Uzbekistan. Chuso switched back to competing for her home nation at Rio 2016 and at Tokyo 2020, where she just qualified for vault, but unfortunately did not make the final. In 2022, Chuso won gold on vault at the Doha World Cup on 5 March, the second of four of the 2022 FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup series. The 48-year-old gymnast’s motto is, “I’d rather try today than regret tomorrow”. “I’m an ordinary person,” Chuso says. “I have my feelings, hardships and sometimes I’m even in a bad mood. Nothing phenomenal (非凡的) about me, just stuck in sports a little longer. If you want to achieve something, there is always a way.” 1．In which year was Chuso’s son born? A．1997. B．1999. C．2000. D．2008. 2．Why did Chuso’s family move to Germany? A．To hold German citizenship. B．To get better treatment for Alisher. C．To seek better living conditions. D．To receive more professional training. 3．How many Olympic Games did Chuso take part in? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 4．Which of the following best describes Chuso? A．Active and energetic. B．Outgoing and generous. C．Ordinary and humorous. D．Determined and positive. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了48岁的乌兹别克斯坦体操运动员奥尔加·丘索维金娜，尽管已经退役多次, 但她仍在继续比赛，介绍了她的个人经历。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“After competing at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, Chuso got married in 1997 and two years later, Alisher, her son, was born.(1996年参加完亚特兰大奥运会后，Chuso于1997年结婚，两年后，她的儿子Alisher出生了)”可知，Chuso的儿子出生于1999年。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But in 2002, Alisher was diagnosed with leukemia. The family moved to Germany where better treatment was available and Chuso continued to train as a way to take a break from the stresses of her son’s health. (但在2002年，Alisher被诊断出患有白血病。这家人搬到了德国，在那里孩子可以得到更好的治疗，Chuso可以继续训练，以此来缓解儿子的健康问题所带来的压力)”可知，Chuso一家搬到德国是为了让儿子获得更好的治疗。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“Born in Bukhara, Uzbekistan in 1975, Chuso competed and won gold in her first Olympic Games at Barcelona 1992. After competing at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games…after competing at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games(丘索1975年出生于乌兹别克斯坦布哈拉，1992年在巴塞罗那参加了她的第一届奥运会并获得金牌。在参加了1996年亚特兰大奥运会之后……在参加2000年悉尼奥运会后……)”及第三段“Chuso competed at Athens 2004, gained German citizenship in 2006 and won silver on vault (跳马) at Beijing 2008 for her adopted nation —Germany, aged 33, just months after Alisher received the all-clear. At London 2012, Chuso came fifth in the vault final. (丘索在2004年雅典奥运会上参赛，2006年获得德国公民身份，并在2008年北京奥运会上33岁时为德国夺得跳马银牌。2012年伦敦奥运会上，丘索在跳马决赛中获得第五名)”“Chuso switched back to competing for her home nation at Rio 2016 and at Tokyo 2020(丘索在2016年里约奥运会和2020年东京奥运会上重新回到了她的祖国)”可知，Chuso共参加了八次奥运会, 分别是Barcelona 1992，Atlanta 1996，Sydney 2000，Athens 2004，Beijing 2008，London 2012，Rio 2016和Tokyo 2020。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I’d rather try today than regret tomorrow.(我宁愿今天努力，也不愿明天后悔)”和“I have my feelings, hardships and sometimes I’m even in a bad mood. Nothing phenomenal about me, just stuck in sports a little longer. If you want to achieve something, there is always a way.(我是一个普通人，我有自己的感受，有困难，有时甚至心情不好。我没什么特别之处，只是在运动领域坚持的时间较长。如果你想取得成就，总会有办法的)”并结合前文孩子生病她也坚持训练，参加过八届奥运会，由此可知，Chuso是一个有坚定决心和心态积极的人。故选D项。 Passage 7 （24-25学年高二上·山西省长治市·期末） Jason M. Allen was almost too nervous to enter his first art competition. Now, his award-winning image is stirring debates about whether art can be generated by a computer, and what, exactly, it means to be an artist. In August 2022, Allen, a 39-year-old game designer who lives in Pueblo West, Colorado, won first place in the “digital arts/digitally-operated photography” category at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition. His winning image, titled Théatre D’opéra Spatial, was made with Midjourney—an artificial intelligence system that can produce detailed images when fed written prompts (提示). Allen’s winning image looks like a bright cross between a classic and modern painting. It’s one of three such images he entered in the competition. Allen posted excitedly about his win on Midjourney’s Discord server on August 25, along with pictures of his three entries; it spread quickly on Twitter days later, with many artists feeling angry about Allen’s win because of his use of AI to create the image. “He just ‘pressed a few buttons to make a digital art piece’,” one Twitter user wrote. “We’re watching the death of art unfold before our eyes.” However, to get the final three images he entered in the competition, Allen said, he took over 80 hours. First, he played around with phrasing that led Midjourney to generate images of women in nice dresses and space helmets. Over time, with slight adjustments to his written prompts, he created 900 repeating processes of what led to his final three images. He gave the final touch to those three images in Photoshop. Then he ran the images through another software program called Gigapixel AI that can improve resolution (分辨率) and had the images printed at a local print shop. Allen is glad that the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is getting so much attention. “Rather than hating the technology or the people behind it, we need to recognize it’s a powerful tool and use it for good so we can all move forward,” Allen said. 1．What do we know about Theatre D’opera Spatial? A．Its beauty is widely accepted. B．Its creation is an easy process. C．It shows the death of traditional art. D．It has caused a lot of arguments. 2．What did Allen do to create his entries? A．He searched for smart written prompts. B．He edited his final images in Photoshop. C．He fed Midjourney with famous paintings. D．He developed the software named Gigapixel. 3．What is Allen’s attitude to the debate over Al-created art? A．Worried. B．Uncaring. C．Positive. D．Annoyed. 4．What might be the best title for the text? A．AI Beats Out Human Artists in the Art Field B． AI Won an Art Contest and Artists Are Angry C．An Artist Wins State Fair Art Contest and Laughs D．The Artist From Pueblo West Is Defending His Work. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国科罗拉多州博览会艺术比赛中，AI画作拿一等奖惹怒人类艺术家，并引发热议。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段“it spread quickly on Twitter days later, with many artists feeling angry about Allen’s win because of his use of AI to create the image. “He just ‘pressed a few buttons to make a digital art piece’,” one Twitter user wrote. “We’re watching the death of art unfold before our eyes.”(几天后，这张照片在推特上迅速传播，许多艺术家对艾伦的获奖感到愤怒，因为他使用了人工智能来创作这张图像。一位推特用户写道：“他只是‘按了几个按钮就做成了一件数字艺术品’。”“我们正在目睹艺术的死亡在我们眼前展开。”)”可推断，《太空歌剧院》这部AI作品引起了许多争论。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“He gave the final touch to those three images in Photoshop. (他在Photoshop中对这三张图片进行了最后的润色。)”可知，艾伦创作他的参赛作品时，用Photoshop编辑他的最终图像。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Allen is glad that the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is getting so much attention. “Rather than hating the technology or the people behind it, we need to recognize it’s a powerful tool and use it for good so we can all move forward,” Allen said. (艾伦很高兴关于人工智能能否用于艺术创作的争论得到了如此多的关注。艾伦说：“我们不应该憎恨这项技术或它背后的人，我们需要认识到它是一个强大的工具，并把它用于善，这样我们就可以向前迈进。”)”可推断，艾伦对关于他创作的艺术的争论持积极的态度。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第二段的“In August 2022, Allen, a 39-year-old game designer who lives in Pueblo West, Colorado, won first place in the “digital arts/digitally-operated photography” category at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition.(2022年8月，生活在科罗拉多州普韦布洛西部的39岁游戏设计师艾伦在科罗拉多州博览会美术比赛中获得了“数字艺术/数字操作摄影”类别的第一名)”和第三段“it spread quickly on Twitter days later, with many artists feeling angry about Allen’s win because of his use of AI to create the image.  (几天后，这张照片在推特上迅速传播，许多艺术家对艾伦的获奖感到愤怒，因为他使用了人工智能来创作这张图像。)”及全文可知，文章主要介绍了美国科罗拉多州博览会艺术比赛中，AI画作拿一等奖惹怒人类艺术家，并引发热议。所以“AI Won an Art Contest and Artists Are Angry(AI赢得了艺术比赛，惹怒人类艺术家)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选B。 主题02 人与自我—— 兴趣与性格 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·甘肃省平凉市·期末） It was Mother’s Day morning last year and I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the concrete. Her husband was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about what had happened to the couple. He said to me, “Mum, it’s not much fun falling over in front of everyone.” At the front of the supermarket a charity(慈善) group had set up a stand selling cooked sausages and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better,” he said. I was amazed that he’d come up with such a sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I can’t take your money for such a wonderful gesture.” By now paramedics（救援人员）had arrived, and were attending the injured woman. As we walked up to her, my son became by all the blood and medical equipment. He said he was just too scared to go up to her. Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband and told him, “ My son was very upset for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.” At that, the old man started crying and said, “Thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.” The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile. 1．What dose the author intend to tell us? A．One can never be too careful. B．Actions speak louder than words. C．Love begins with a little smile. D．A small act of kindness brings a great joy. 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson. B．Tenyson’s idea of buying a flower gained his mother’s support. C．Tenyson’s care for the elderly woman puzzled the flower seller. D．The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson’s gesture. 3．The underlined word “intimidated” in the fourth paragraph probably means “___________”. A．astonished B．struck C．frightened D．excited 4．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Flower Power B．Mother’s Day C．An Accidental Injury D．An Embarrassing Moment 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲了一个母亲节，作者和儿子在商场购物，发现了一位摔倒受伤的老人，作者的儿子坚持要给老人买束花。尽管老人受伤严重，但是仍然向作者的儿子露出了微笑。由此可见一个小小的善举都可能带来快乐。 1．推理判断题。这篇文章讲了一个母亲节，作者和儿子在商场购物，发现了一位摔倒受伤的老人，作者的儿子坚持要给老人买束花。尽管老人受伤严重，但是仍然向作者的儿子露出了微笑。由此可见一个小小的善举都可能带来快乐。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中so we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up.(所以我们去找卖花的人，问她我们能不能买一朵花给那位女士，让她高兴起来。)可推断Tenyson的主意获得了他的母亲的支持，故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据下文he said he was just too scared to go up to her(他说他太害怕了，不敢去找她)可猜出 画线句句意：当我们走向她时，我的儿子因为鲜血和医疗器械感到害怕，故“intimidated”意思是害怕。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。这篇文章讲了一个母亲节，作者和儿子在商场购物，发现了一位摔倒受伤的老人，作者的儿子坚持要给老人买束花。尽管老人受伤严重，但是仍然向作者的儿子露出了微笑。所以最好的题目应该是鲜花的力量，故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·甘肃省天水市·期末） For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y., today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking. But he’s nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. “…Vote for …me …” Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him. A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read, Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom. Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student,” Whaley explains, “especially for a student who is learning English as their new language, to feel confident enough to say, ‘I don’t know, but I want to know.’” Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves. “Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.” 1．What made Chris nervous? A．Telling a story. B．Making a speech. C．Taking a test. D．Answering a question. 2．What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．Improper pauses. B．Bad manners. C．Spelling mistakes. D．Silly jokes. 3．We can infer that the purpose of Whaley’s project is to _________. A．help students see their own strengths B．assess students’ public speaking skills C．prepare students for their future jobs D．inspire students’ love for politics 4．Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher? A．Humorous. B．Ambitious. C．Caring. D．Demanding. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文属于记叙文。文章讲述了纽约一所小学二年级的老师树立信心，看到自己的优点，发起一项总统竞选演讲活动。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“today is speech day(今天是演讲日)”和“With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.(他有着明亮的黑眼睛，似乎是那种喜欢公开演讲的孩子。)”以及第二段第一句“But he’s nervous.(但是他很紧张。)”可知，Chris是因为做演讲紧张，故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段““I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the “-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers.(“我今天在这里告诉你为什么你应该……应该……”克里斯说到了“-ld”，这是许多非英语母语人士的发音困难。)”可知，他发ld困难，故推知是他有些结巴，停顿不准确，stumbles的意思是“不适当的停顿”，即Improper pauses，故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves.(威利说，这个项目不仅仅是学习在公众面前阅读和说话。他想让这些孩子学会自我吹嘘。)”以及最后一段““Boasting about yourself, and your best qualities,” Whaley says, “is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”(“吹嘘自己和自己最好的品质，”威利说，“对于一个走进教室却不自信的孩子来说是非常困难的。”)”可知，Whaley老师这么做是为了帮助学生认识自己的优势，培养自信，故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president.(威利的这个二年级总统竞选项目的灵感来自于他有一天让孩子们举起手，如果他们认为自己永远不会成为总统。)”和“He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves.(他想让这些孩子学会自我吹嘘。)”可知，这位老师很关心学生的成长。故选C。 试卷第2页，共45页 试卷第1页，共45页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $