题型闯关07 阅读回答问题（综合训练）（上海专用）2026年中考英语一轮复习讲练测

题型闯关07 阅读回答问题 （考试时间：40分钟 试卷满分：80分） 一、基础题必刷 Passage 1 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) CATCH OF A LIFETIME[1] He was 11 and went fishing every chance he got from the dock at his family’s cabin. [2] On 29 June, the day before the bass season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening. Then he tied on a small silver lure[1] and practised casting. When the fishing pole doubled over, he knew something huge was on the other end. His father watched with admiration as the boy skillfully worked the fish alongside the dock. [3] Finally, he lifted the tired fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, but it was a bass. [4] The father lit a match and looked at his watch. It was 10 p.m.—two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy. [5] “You’ll have to put it back, son,” he said. [6] “Dad!” cried the boy. [7] “There will be other fish,” said his father. [8] “ ” cried the boy. [9] He looked around the lake. No others were anywhere around in the moonlight. He looked again at his father. Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, the boy could tell by the clarity[2] of his father’s voice that the decision was not negotiable. He slowly worked the hook out of the lip of the huge bass and lowered it into the black water. The boy suspected that he would never again see such a great fish. [10] That was 34 years ago. Today, the boy is a successful architect in New York City. He takes his own son and daughters fishing from the same dock. [11] And he was right. He has never again caught such a magnificent fish as the one he landed that night long ago. But he does see that same fish—again and again. Word box[1] lure n.鱼饵  [2]clarity n. 清晰；清楚 1．Dad was proud of his son when he saw him get the fish, wasn’t he? 2．Complete the notice at the dock according to the story. NOTICEBASS FISHING SEASON From ______ to 24:00, 30 Nov. Protect fish and limit the catch!!! 3．What did the boy say in Paragraph 8? Fill in the missing sentence. 4．What does the last sentence in the story mean? Explain it in your own words. 5．The word “CATCH” has two meanings in the title “CATCH OF A LIFETIME”. Explain your understanding. 6．Who would you like to recommend the story to? Why would you like to recommend it to him/her/them? Passage 2 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) Jack London was born in California, USA, in 1876. As a young man in 1897, he took part in the famous Klondike Gold Rush, when a huge number of people rushed to the Yukon in Canada to look for gold. When London returned to California in 1898, he started writing stories. His novels The Call of the Wild and White Fang are based on his experiences in the Yukon. He died in 1916. An extract [1] from The call of the wild Buck did not read the newspapers. He did not know that trouble was coming for every big dog in California. Men had found gold in the Yukon, and these men wanted big, strong dogs to work in the cold and snow of the north. Buck lived in Mr Miller’s big house in the sunny Santa Clara valley. There were large gardens and fields of fruit trees around the house, and a river nearby. In a big place like this, of course, there were many dogs. There were house dogs and farm dogs, but they were not important. Buck was chief dog; he was born here, and this was his place. He was four years old and weighed sixty kilos. He went swimming with Mr Miller’s sons and walking with his daughters. He carried the grandchildren on his back, and he sat at Mr Miller’s feet in front of the fire in winter. But this was 1897, and Buck did not know that men and dogs were hurrying to north-west Canada to look for gold. And he did not know that Manuel, one of Mr Miller’s gardeners, needed money for his large family. One day, when Mr Miller was out, Manuel and Buck left the garden together. It was just an evening walk, Buck thought. No one saw them go, and only one man saw them arrive at the railway station. This man talked to Manuel, and gave him some money. Then he tied a piece of rope around Buck’s neck. Buck growled[2], and was surprised when the rope was pulled hard around his neck. He jumped at the man. The man caught him and suddenly Buck was on his back with his tongue out of his mouth. For a few moments he was unable to move, and it was easy for the two men to put him into the train. When Buck woke up, the train was still moving. The man was sitting and watching him, but Buck was too quick for him and he bit the man’s hand hard. Then the rope was pulled again and Buck had to let go. Word box[1] extract n.节选   [2] growl v.低声吼叫 7．Buck was once Jack London’s dog, wasn’t he? 8．Why was Buck different from the other dogs? 9．Why did Manuel steal Buck from Mr. Miller? 10．Where did Manuel and the man put Buck? 11．What did Buck do to the man when he woke up? 12．In what aspects (方面) will Buck’s new life be different from his old life? (List at least two.) Passage 3 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) When 4-year-old British royal family member Prince George started his first day of school in September, Chinese language was on his curriculum (课程). And he wasn’t alone. According to a report published by the British Council in September, about 51 percent of UK parents want their children to learn Chinese, as it’s believed to be one of the most useful languages to know. In fact, the popularity of Chinese drove the UK government to start the Mandarin Excellence Programme (卓越汉语教学项目) in September last year. Its aim is to make at least 5,000 British state secondary school students fluent in Chinese by 2020. However, the UK isn’t the only country showing a growing interest in Chinese. The language has become the second most spoken foreign language in the United States this year, after only Spanish, with over 2.1 million speakers, according to a survey by 24/7 Wall St, a US financial news website. Many US famous people such as Facebook (脸书) founder Mark Zuckerberg and Malia Obama, former US President Barack Obama’s daughter, study Chinese as a second language. In April, Arabella and Joseph Kushner, grandchildren of US President Donald Trump, performed the traditional folk song Jasmine in Mandarin for Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders met in Florida. So far, 67 countries and regions have included Chinese in their national curriculum, reported the Chinanews website. So why are so many countries interested in learning Chinese? One reason could be that as China continues to develop quickly, Chinese is increasingly becoming a useful tool for people’s personal and professional growth. “I think everyone believes that China will be the next great superpower…even if it’s not a superpower like America. It’s still very significant,” Aisling McCaffrey from Canada, who studied at the Renmin University of China, told Xinhua News Agency. “And learning Chinese is the best way to make sure that you can be part of that growth.” This opinion was shared by former Prime Minister of the UK David Cameron, who urged British students to learn Chinese to “seal tomorrow’s business deals” in 2013. As he quoted from former South Africa President Nelson Mandela, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” 13．When did Prince George start to learn Chinese? 14．Why do most of the UK parents want their children to learn Chinese? 15．What did the UK government do because of the popularity of Chinese? 16．Chinese is the first most spoken foreign language in the United States, isn’t it? 17．What did the grandchildren of US President Donald Trump perform when the two leaders met in Florida? 18．How do you understand “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”? Passage 4 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Archimedes’ “War Machines” Well-known Archimedes was a clever scientist in ancient Greece. He lived more than two thousand years ago and became famous for his discoveries in maths and physics. Using a smart way, he once showed King Hiero that his crown was not made completely of gold. However, few people know that Archimedes was also a great inventor who built many amazing machines. In 215 B．C．, the Roman army attacked his home city of Syracuse. At that time, most scientists would have left such matters to soldiers, but Archimedes decided to use his mind instead of weapons. He stopped doing his usual research and began to “fight against” the enemy by making several “war machines” that surprised the world. One of these inventions was the Iron Claw (铁爪). It was a huge machine made of iron and needed many people to control it together. The claw could lift up Roman ships, shake them, and drop them back into the sea. The Romans were shocked when they saw their ships falling into the water like toys. Archimedes also invented the stone thrower, a large machine that could send heavy stones from the city walls to attack the Roman ships far away. The Romans were so amazed by it that they even copied the design and built one of their own. Perhaps the most famous of all was the Death Ray. Archimedes used many mirrors to catch sunlight and focus it on the Roman ships. The strong light made the wooden ships catch fire and soon they began to sink. The Roman soldiers were frightened and tried to escape. What a creative mind Archimedes had! Using his great knowledge, he successfully protected his home city. 19．Archimedes once helped King Hiero, didn’t he? 20．When did the Roman army attack Archimedes’ home city? 21．How many “war machines” invented by Archimedes did the article mention? 22．What could the stone thrower do? 23．What was the Death Ray made of? 24．What can we learn from Archimedes’ story? Passage 5 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) Back to the UK by Tom Brown I have been studying in China for a year, and now I’m back in the UK to visit my family. It feels wonderful to see them again and enjoy some home-cooked food. However, after spending such a long time in China, I’ve noticed that life here is quite different—especially when it comes to technology and daily convenience. Yesterday, I wanted to buy some vegetables and meat from a nearby shop. I decided to ride a shared bike to get there, just like I always did in China. But it took me ages to find one, and the short 10-minute ride cost me nearly five pounds. In the shop, I quickly found everything I needed. I wanted to pay with my smartphone, but the shopkeeper looked confused when I asked for a QR code. Then I tried to use my digital wallet, but the machine didn’t support it. The shopkeeper told me to pay in cash. I never carry cash anymore because I always make digital payments in China. So, I had to go all the way home to get some money. When I got home, I felt so tired that I decided not to cook. Instead, I ordered my favourite food through a delivery app, but the delivery was very slow. When my food finally arrived 90 minutes later, it was completely cold I had to heat everything in the oven, one dish at a time. I felt exhausted and hungry. Although I’m happy to be home, I really miss the quick, and life I had in China. Everything there is just a click away 25．Tom has studied in the UK for a year, hasn’t he? 26．How did Tom feel about the cost of the bike ride? 27．Why do you think the shopkeeper looked confused when Tom asked for a QR code? 28．How long did it take for the food to arrive? 29．Fill in each blank with one proper adjective. 30．What three things did Tom compare between the digital life in China and in the UK? Passage 6 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) Lily had always prided herself on her sharp memory. As a 15-year-old quiz team champion, she could recall historical dates and chemical formulas effortlessly. That was until the morning of her grandmother’s 70th birthday party. When Lily arrived at the party, she noticed a strange blankness in her mind. She couldn’t remember her favorite childhood story—the one about how Grandma taught her to bake mooncakes. Worse, she kept forgetting names mid-conversation. “My memory is disappearing,” she whispered to her best friend Mei, clutching the gift box she’d wrapped three times already. Mei suggested they visit Dr. Chen, a neuroscientist who lived nearby. After a series of tests, the doctor revealed the truth: Lily’s memory loss was temporary. “You’ve been under extreme stress,” he explained, showing brain scan images. “Your hippocampus is overworked from exams and competition. The solution was surprising—rest and storytelling.” That evening, Grandma began sharing old family tales again. As Lily listened to the familiar rhythm of her voice, fragments of memory returned like puzzle pieces snapping into place. By midnight, she could finally recall the secret ingredient in mooncakes: a pinch of cinnamon from Grandpa’s garden. The experience changed Lily’s perspective. She realized memory wasn’t just about facts—it was about connections. Now she keeps a memory journal, writing down not just important dates, but the feelings and smells that make them unforgettable. 31．Did Lily get back her memory in the end? 32．When did Lily start noticing her memory problems? 33．According to Dr. Chen, what caused Lily’s memory loss? 34．How did Lily’s get her memory return? 35．What did Lily realize about memory? 36．Suppose Lily’s friend Kai also experiences memory loss. Write 2 sentences about how Lily might help him. Passage 7 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) One recent Sunday morning, I planned to read a bit of a novel after breakfast. Just as I opened the book, however, my phone rang. A deliveryman asked if he could put a package in the parcel locker downstairs. I agreed and hung up. Shortly after, my friend Brad messaged me on WeChat. Our quick chat turned into a 40-minute conversation. When we finished, it was already eleven. As I was about to get back to my book, a promotional (推销的) email popped up. Then, the Eleme app chimed (鸣响) in: It’s lunchtime! Click here to get a coupon！ This experience reminded me of an article I had recently come across about Christopher Nolan. The Oscar-winning director is known for high-tech movies like Inception (《盗梦空间》) and Interstellar (《星际穿越》). But in his personal life, the 53-year-old avoids technological distractions. He doesn’t own a smartphone and has never used email. He does write the scripts (剧本) for his movies on a computer, but the device (设备) has no internet connection. “I’ve never used email. I don’t think it’s helpful for anything I do,” he said. “And staying off a smartphone gives me time to think.” Of course, Nolan is able to live without a phone or email account because his assistants can take calls and respond to online messages for him. Most of us can’t expect to live a life like that of an influential director. However, that doesn’t mean Nolan’s “no email, no phone” policy (策略) doesn’t make any sense (言之有理). Rather, it shows us the importance of focus in today’s digital world. The sharp rise in internet usage over the past ten years has come at a cost. That is, we are slowly losing the ability to focus. Our smartphones and other devices can distract us at any second of the day. It has become increasingly difficult to focus on one task for long periods of time. Nolan’s ability to produce so many excellent movies probably has something to do with his ability to focus. Without digital distractions, he can be all in when he works. He can fully focus on the job until it’s done. Most of us can’t afford to entirely cut our internet cord (网线). But when we want to focus—on our work, our studies or just a good book—we might ________________. 37．How many things stopped the writer from reading in the morning? 38．Who is Christopher Nolan? 39．Why doesn’t Nolan use email or a smartphone? 40．Nolan’s “no email, no phone” policy doesn’t make any sense, does it? 41．Complete the last sentence. “...we might .” 42．Will you try to stop using smartphones or other electronic devices? Why? Passage 8 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) I can feel the joy when people hold doors for me, pour cream into my coffee, or help me to put on my coat. And I’ve noticed that when someone helps me, their eyes light up too—it’s like we both get a little happiness gift. From my wheelchair experience, I see the best in people almost every day, but sometimes I feel sad because those who seem independent miss the chance of feeling the kindness. They rush through life, carrying heavy bags alone or refusing help when they’re tired. They don’t get to see this soft side of others often. Sometimes, we try every possible way not to show our weakness. Last month, when I was driving home on a busy road, I began to feel unwell and drove more slowly than usual. People behind me began to get impatient and angry. Some sped up beside me, honking (按喇叭) or even shouting at me. At that moment I decided to do something I had never done in 24 years of driving. I put on the car flashlights (警示灯) and drove on at a really low speed. No more angry shouts and no more horns. When I put on my flashlights, I was saying to other drivers, “I’m not feeling well, please be patient.” And everyone understood. Several times, I saw drivers who wanted to pass. They couldn’t get around me because of the stream of passing traffic. But instead of getting impatient and angry, they waited, because they knew the driver in front of them was in some way weak. So, is it always right to wear a mask of strength? My story on the road that day and all the days in my wheelchair have taught me something different—a lesson I wish everyone could learn. 43．The writer can see the best in people from his wheelchair experience, can’t he? 44．What does the underlined part in the second paragraph “this soft side of others” mean? 45．Who began to feel impatient and angry when “I” drove more slowly on a busy road? 46．Why did the writer put on the car flashlights while driving slowly? 47．How did the drivers respond when “I” put on the car flashlights and still drove slowly? 48．What lesson does the writer probably learn from his experience? 二、真题演练 第一套 （2023·上海中考真题） Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答问题） Jim’s grandpa had a beautiful garden. He knew everything about gardening. Every weekend, Jim got his hands dirty in the soil with Grandpa. Best of all, he loved seeing the daffodils (水仙花) come out in spring. One Saturday, Jim was helping Grandpa in the garden. “Will we plant daffodils this year?” asked Jim. “Yes, but give it a few more days,” said Grandpa, handing Jim a gardening fork. “We need to get the weeds (杂草) out first.” “Why do you like planting daffodils?” asked Jim. “For Grandma,” said Grandpa. “On the day we first met, I gave her a bunch of daffodils. Seeing the sweet smile on her face, I knew she loved them. So when we got married, I promised her to plant daffodils every year.” “Wow! I can’t wait to plant daffodils,” said Jim. A few days later, Grandpa got a terrible headache and was sent to hospital. He needed to have an operation. The following Sunday, Jim sat in the garden, worried and lonely. Grandma came to him. “Jim, you can do some gardening if you like,” she said. “________,” said Jim. “He isn’t here but he surely has taught you something, hasn’t he?” said Grandma. “I guess he has really taught me a lot,” said Jim. Jim thought about how happy Grandpa would be when he came back and saw the daffodils. He put on his rubber boots and spent the whole day tidying, digging, planting and watering. When spring came, all the daffodils opened and Grandpa returned home. “You wonderful boy,” said Grandpa. “Grandma and I are proud of you.” “I remember everything you’ve taught me,” said Jim. “Grandpa, you and Grandma are good teachers!” 58．Was Jim’s grandpa good at gardening? 59．Why did Grandpa and Jim have to wait a few more days to plant daffodils? 60．What did Grandpa promise Grandma to do when they got married? 61．What might Jim say to Grandma? Fill in the blank with one sentence. 62．How did Jim welcome Grandpa home? 63．Why did Jim say his grandparents were good teachers? Give three reasons. 第二套 （2022·上海中考真题） （Mike is telling a story. It happened when he was seven.） It was New Year’s Eve. In the morning, I heard Grandma tell Mum she needed a football for the New Year’s Eve dinner. “A football for the dinner? What’s it for?” I wondered. “Anyway, I will get one! I can do something nice for Grandma.” I remembered my friend Joe had an old football. I went out quietly and found him. I gave him my favourite model car in exchange for his football. I took the football home, shined it and put it on the living room table secretly. I waited in my room for Grandma to notice it. “Mike!” Mum shouted. I ran to the living room. “Why can’t you put your things where they belong? Get the football out of here!” “But it’s for Grandma! She said she needed a football for the New Year’s Eve dinner.” I said. “A football for the dinner?” Mum laughed. “No, Grandma needs a fruit bowl, not a football.” “Fruit bowl sounds like football! I have done a silly thing!” I went back to my room, embarrassed and disappointed. Before dinner, Mum came in and asked me to meet my uncles and aunts. When I walked into the living room, Grandma was showing them a pretty fruit bowl with the old football in its centre, I was surprised. “Look!” Grandma said. “Today Mike brought me a nice present, this football. Isn’t it beautiful?” She continued. “It’s beautiful, yes — because anything from a child is beautiful.” 74. How old was Mike when the story happened? ______________________________________________________________ 75 What did Mike give Joe to get the football? ______________________________________________________________ 76. Whom did Mike expect to notice the football? ______________________________________________________________ 77. Why did Mike think he had done a silly thing? ______________________________________________________________ 78. What did Grandma do with the football? ______________________________________________________________ 79. How might Mike feel after hearing Grandma’s words? Explain why. ______________________________________________________________ 第三套 （2021·上海中考真题） Triathlon is a race in which each person swims, rides a bicycle and runs over very long distances. It has been held ten times in Hope Town. Sam, aged 20, finished nine races with his younger brother Luke. Every race was a victory for them. Luke can’t walk, talk or feed himself because of a rare brain illness since birth. But Sam wants his brother to know what it feels like to be part of a sport instead of having to sit and watch. A local TV journalist interviewed Sam after he received the Town Hero Award. (J=Journalist, S=Sam) J: How did you get the idea to include Luke in these events? S: When I was ten, my mom showed me a video of two young men from another city doing triathlons. One of the men had a condition like Luke has. I got the idea from that. J: What’s it like having Luke along? S: I feel good and proud during the whole triathlon, for I’m giving something to Luke. He can experience things any other man would. J: What do you get from him? S: It’s the smile on Luke’s face. That smile brightens me. The feeling of knowing that I’ve done something for him is unbelievable. J: When you received the Town Hero Award, you talked about the importance of changing the way you see things. What did you mean? S: People see Luke very differently: “Oh, he can’t do something like that. He’s disabled.” But if you just change how you see things, you can see there are many possibilities where Luke can do swimming, biking or even triathlons, like we do. J: What do you want to share with other young men? S: ________ 1．How many races did Sam and Luke finish? 2．Who has suffered from a brain illness, Sam or Luke? 3．What did Sam’s mom show him when he was ten? 4．How does Sam feel during the whole triathlon? 5．What does Sam get from Luke? 6．What might be Sam’s reply to the journalist’s last question? Write TWO sentences. 第四套 （2020·上海中考真题） "Just because you can't see something, that doesn't mean it's not there. "This old saying is quite meaningful for British sculptor（雕刻家） Willard. The items he creates are so small that most of them fit on the head of a pin. You can see them clearly only through a microscope（显微镜）. Many people want to own his art pieces. He's been honored by the Queen of England for his great art achievements. At every one of his exhibitions, the question is always the same. How does he do it? The answer is very, very carefully. So carefully, in fact, that he actually slows his breathing down and works in between breaths. Willard usually works under a microscope using special tools that he creates. To paint his works, he uses the hair from a fly as a paintbrush. Creating these detailed works is a very long and difficult process, and it isn't always enjoyable." It is a terrible dream when I start but a nice dream when I finish," he says. A single item can take at least several weeks to complete. People have asked Willard why he chose to do something that needed effort and took time. His interest in creating small things began when he was five. He started creating houses and playgrounds for ants. Willard was not a strong student. He had difficulty in reading and spelling words. Some kids used to call him a loser. This made him feel small, so focusing on lite things helped him to feel big. The smaller his work got, the bigger he felt. A newspaper reporter said, "Willard has shown the world that he is special. Though_______ , he________." 7．Are Willard's art pieces big or small in size? 8．When people visit Willard's exhibitions, what question do they always ask? 9．What does Willard use to make a paintbrush? 10．What does the underlined word it in paragraph 4 refer to? 11．Why did Willard choose to do something that needed effort and took time? 12．What can be filled in the blanks in the last paragraph? 第五套 （2019·上海中考真题） Ms.Lauren，a school head teacher，has asked the students to put down notes of what they have learned based on their own experiences.Here is some of what she's got. ☀When your mum is mad， hide what you don't want thrown away.☀Never， ever say“I hate you”. ☀Even if nothing is in the fridge，don't eat dog food. Believe me， you won't like it! ☀Don't judge people by their looks.Someone could be bad-looking and still be nice. Katie，age 13 Life is like a"choose your own ending"book-you can take whatever adventures（冒险）you want. Being nice can get you somewhere. Never ask your dad to help you with a maths problem.It will turn out to be a three-hour lesson. If you have a problem，share it with your mum. People who do unkind things to you are not your friends. Sally，age 15 13．Katie probably tried dog food when there was nothing in the fridge，didn't she? ______________________________________________________________ 14．Why doesn't Sally ask Dad for help with a maths problem? ______________________________________________________________ 15．Read Sally's and Jackie's notes.What kind of people won't she/he be friends with? ______________________________________________________________ 16．What is Jackie and Alex's attitude towards telling lies? ______________________________________________________________ 17．Whom do all four kids mention in their notes? ______________________________________________________________ 18．What will Ms.Lauren possibly do with the notes? Why? ______________________________________________________________ / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 题型闯关07 阅读回答问题 （考试时间：40分钟 试卷满分：80分） 一、基础题必刷 Passage 1 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) CATCH OF A LIFETIME[1] He was 11 and went fishing every chance he got from the dock at his family’s cabin. [2] On 29 June, the day before the bass season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening. Then he tied on a small silver lure[1] and practised casting. When the fishing pole doubled over, he knew something huge was on the other end. His father watched with admiration as the boy skillfully worked the fish alongside the dock. [3] Finally, he lifted the tired fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, but it was a bass. [4] The father lit a match and looked at his watch. It was 10 p.m.—two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy. [5] “You’ll have to put it back, son,” he said. [6] “Dad!” cried the boy. [7] “There will be other fish,” said his father. [8] “ ” cried the boy. [9] He looked around the lake. No others were anywhere around in the moonlight. He looked again at his father. Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, the boy could tell by the clarity[2] of his father’s voice that the decision was not negotiable. He slowly worked the hook out of the lip of the huge bass and lowered it into the black water. The boy suspected that he would never again see such a great fish. [10] That was 34 years ago. Today, the boy is a successful architect in New York City. He takes his own son and daughters fishing from the same dock. [11] And he was right. He has never again caught such a magnificent fish as the one he landed that night long ago. But he does see that same fish—again and again. Word box[1] lure n.鱼饵  [2]clarity n. 清晰；清楚 1．Dad was proud of his son when he saw him get the fish, wasn’t he? 2．Complete the notice at the dock according to the story. NOTICEBASS FISHING SEASON From ______ to 24:00, 30 Nov. Protect fish and limit the catch!!! 3．What did the boy say in Paragraph 8? Fill in the missing sentence. 4．What does the last sentence in the story mean? Explain it in your own words. 5．The word “CATCH” has two meanings in the title “CATCH OF A LIFETIME”. Explain your understanding. 6．Who would you like to recommend the story to? Why would you like to recommend it to him/her/them? 【答案】1．Yes, he was. 2．00:00, 30 June 3．But this is the biggest fish I’ve ever caught! I might never get such a huge one again! 4．The “same fish” here does not refer to the huge bass he caught that night. Instead, it symbolizes the valuable lesson he learned from that experience—honesty and abiding by the rules. Over the years, this lesson has been deeply rooted in his heart and has always influenced his life and behavior. So he does see that same fish again and again in his daily life, constantly recalling this important enlightenment. 5．①Literal meaning: It refers to the huge bass that the 11-year-old boy caught on the night of 29 June, which was the largest fish he had ever seen at that time. ②Deep meaning: It represents the precious spiritual gain from that experience. Under his father’s guidance, the boy chose to release the fish even though no one was around to supervise, and thus learned the important qualities of honesty, integrity and abiding by the rules. This is a valuable “catch” that benefits him for a lifetime. 6．I would recommend this story to teenagers. Because they are in a key period of forming values, and the story helps them understand the importance of honesty and following rules, as well as the significance of elders’ proper guidance. 【导语】本文主要介绍了11岁的男孩在鲈鱼捕捞季开启前两小时钓上一条罕见的大鲈鱼，虽满心不舍，但在父亲的坚持下仍将鱼放回水中，这次经历让他收获了坚守规则与诚信的宝贵品质，并成为影响其一生的精神财富。 1．根据“His father watched with admiration as the boy skillfully worked the fish alongside the dock.”可知，父亲赞赏地看着儿子熟练地将鱼引向码头边，因此父亲是为儿子感到自豪的。故填Yes, he was. 2．根据“On 29 June, the day before the bass season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening.”及“The father lit a match and looked at his watch. It was 10 p.m.—two hours before the season opened.”可知，男孩6月29日钓鱼时，是捕捞季开启的前一天，所以捕捞季从6月30日零点开始。故填00:00, 30 June. 3．根据“‘There will be other fish,’ said his father.”可知，父亲对男孩说以后还会钓到别的鱼的，但男孩特别不舍得这条自己见过最大的鲈鱼，所以他的话要体现出对这条鱼的重视，以及担心再也钓不到这么大的鱼的心情。故填But this is the biggest fish I’ve ever caught! I might never get such a huge one again! 4．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，结合自身理解，合理作答即可。故填The “same fish” here does not refer to the huge bass he caught that night. Instead, it symbolizes the valuable lesson he learned from that experience—honesty and abiding by the rules. Over the years, this lesson has been deeply rooted in his heart and has always influenced his life and behavior. So he does see that same fish again and again in his daily life, constantly recalling this important enlightenment. 5．根据全文可知，该词有两个意思：一是字面意思，指男孩11岁时钓到的那条罕见的大鲈鱼；二是深层意思，指他从放鱼这件事里获得的精神财富——坚守规则、诚实守信的品质，这份收获让他受益一生。故填①Literal meaning: It refers to the huge bass that the 11-year-old boy caught on the night of 29 June, which was the largest fish he had ever seen at that time. ②Deep meaning: It represents the precious spiritual gain from that experience. Under his father’s guidance, the boy chose to release the fish even though no one was around to supervise, and thus learned the important qualities of honesty, integrity and abiding by the rules. This is a valuable “catch” that benefits him for a lifetime. 6．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，结合自身情况，合理作答即可。故填I would recommend this story to teenagers. Because they are in a key period of forming values, and the story helps them understand the importance of honesty and following rules, as well as the significance of elders’ proper guidance. Passage 2 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) Jack London was born in California, USA, in 1876. As a young man in 1897, he took part in the famous Klondike Gold Rush, when a huge number of people rushed to the Yukon in Canada to look for gold. When London returned to California in 1898, he started writing stories. His novels The Call of the Wild and White Fang are based on his experiences in the Yukon. He died in 1916. An extract [1] from The call of the wild Buck did not read the newspapers. He did not know that trouble was coming for every big dog in California. Men had found gold in the Yukon, and these men wanted big, strong dogs to work in the cold and snow of the north. Buck lived in Mr Miller’s big house in the sunny Santa Clara valley. There were large gardens and fields of fruit trees around the house, and a river nearby. In a big place like this, of course, there were many dogs. There were house dogs and farm dogs, but they were not important. Buck was chief dog; he was born here, and this was his place. He was four years old and weighed sixty kilos. He went swimming with Mr Miller’s sons and walking with his daughters. He carried the grandchildren on his back, and he sat at Mr Miller’s feet in front of the fire in winter. But this was 1897, and Buck did not know that men and dogs were hurrying to north-west Canada to look for gold. And he did not know that Manuel, one of Mr Miller’s gardeners, needed money for his large family. One day, when Mr Miller was out, Manuel and Buck left the garden together. It was just an evening walk, Buck thought. No one saw them go, and only one man saw them arrive at the railway station. This man talked to Manuel, and gave him some money. Then he tied a piece of rope around Buck’s neck. Buck growled[2], and was surprised when the rope was pulled hard around his neck. He jumped at the man. The man caught him and suddenly Buck was on his back with his tongue out of his mouth. For a few moments he was unable to move, and it was easy for the two men to put him into the train. When Buck woke up, the train was still moving. The man was sitting and watching him, but Buck was too quick for him and he bit the man’s hand hard. Then the rope was pulled again and Buck had to let go. Word box[1] extract n.节选   [2] growl v.低声吼叫 7．Buck was once Jack London’s dog, wasn’t he? 8．Why was Buck different from the other dogs? 9．Why did Manuel steal Buck from Mr. Miller? 10．Where did Manuel and the man put Buck? 11．What did Buck do to the man when he woke up? 12．In what aspects (方面) will Buck’s new life be different from his old life? (List at least two.) 【答案】7．No, he wasn’t. 8．He was chief dog; he was born on the farm (, and this was his place). 9．Because he wanted to sell Buck to get money for his large family. 10．They put him into the train. 11．He bit the man’s hand hard. 12．He will no longer be chief dog and have to work with other dogs. He will not be able to lead a comfortable life but have to stay in cold and terrible weather conditions. He will have no people to play with but do work every day. 【导语】本文主要介绍了《野性的呼唤》这本书的部分内容及其作者简介。 7．根据“Buck lived in Mr Miller’s big house in the sunny Santa Clara valley.”可知，Buck是Miller先生家的狗。故填No, he wasn’t. 8．根据“Buck was chief dog; he was born here, and this was his place.”可知，因为Buck狗狗的领导，他出生在这里，这里是他的地盘，所以他不同于其他狗。故填He was chief dog; he was born on the farm (, and this was his place). 9．根据“And he did not know that Manuel, one of Mr Miller’s gardeners, needed money for his large family.”及“This man talked to Manuel, and gave him some money. Then he tied a piece of rope around Buck’s neck.”可知，Manuel想要通过卖掉Buck来得到一些钱养活他的一大家人。故填Because he wanted to sell Buck to get money for his large family. 10．根据“For a few moments he was unable to move, and it was easy for the two men to put him into the train.”可知，他们将Buck放进了火车里。故填They put him into the train. 11．根据“When Buck woke up, the train was still moving. The man was sitting and watching him, but Buck was too quick for him and he bit the man’s hand hard.”可知，当Buck醒来时，他狠狠地咬了这个人的手。故填He bit the man’s hand hard. 12．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案为：He will no longer be chief dog and have to work with other dogs. He will not be able to lead a comfortable life but have to stay in cold and terrible weather conditions. He will have no people to play with but do work every day. Passage 3 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) When 4-year-old British royal family member Prince George started his first day of school in September, Chinese language was on his curriculum (课程). And he wasn’t alone. According to a report published by the British Council in September, about 51 percent of UK parents want their children to learn Chinese, as it’s believed to be one of the most useful languages to know. In fact, the popularity of Chinese drove the UK government to start the Mandarin Excellence Programme (卓越汉语教学项目) in September last year. Its aim is to make at least 5,000 British state secondary school students fluent in Chinese by 2020. However, the UK isn’t the only country showing a growing interest in Chinese. The language has become the second most spoken foreign language in the United States this year, after only Spanish, with over 2.1 million speakers, according to a survey by 24/7 Wall St, a US financial news website. Many US famous people such as Facebook (脸书) founder Mark Zuckerberg and Malia Obama, former US President Barack Obama’s daughter, study Chinese as a second language. In April, Arabella and Joseph Kushner, grandchildren of US President Donald Trump, performed the traditional folk song Jasmine in Mandarin for Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders met in Florida. So far, 67 countries and regions have included Chinese in their national curriculum, reported the Chinanews website. So why are so many countries interested in learning Chinese? One reason could be that as China continues to develop quickly, Chinese is increasingly becoming a useful tool for people’s personal and professional growth. “I think everyone believes that China will be the next great superpower…even if it’s not a superpower like America. It’s still very significant,” Aisling McCaffrey from Canada, who studied at the Renmin University of China, told Xinhua News Agency. “And learning Chinese is the best way to make sure that you can be part of that growth.” This opinion was shared by former Prime Minister of the UK David Cameron, who urged British students to learn Chinese to “seal tomorrow’s business deals” in 2013. As he quoted from former South Africa President Nelson Mandela, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” 13．When did Prince George start to learn Chinese? 14．Why do most of the UK parents want their children to learn Chinese? 15．What did the UK government do because of the popularity of Chinese? 16．Chinese is the first most spoken foreign language in the United States, isn’t it? 17．What did the grandchildren of US President Donald Trump perform when the two leaders met in Florida? 18．How do you understand “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”? 【答案】13．When he started his first day of school in September at the age of 4. 14．Because Chinese is believed to be one of the most useful languages to know. 15．It started the Mandarin Excellence Programme in September last year. 16．No, it isn’t. 17．They performed the traditional folk song Jasmine in Mandarin. 18．It means that using someone’s own language can better connect with them emotionally, while using a language they understand only communicates with their rational side. 【导语】本文介绍了中文学习在美国和英国非常受欢迎。 13．根据 “When 4-year-old British royal family member Prince George started his first day of school in September, Chinese language was on his curriculum (课程).” 可知，4岁的乔治王子在9月开始上学的第一天开始学习中文。故填When he started his first day of school in September at the age of 4. 14．根据 “According to a report published by the British Council in September, about 51 percent of UK parents want their children to learn Chinese, as it’s believed to be one of the most useful languages to know.”可知，大多数英国父母希望他们的孩子学习中文，因为中文被认为是需要知道的最有用的语言之一。故填Because Chinese is believed to be one of the most useful languages to know. 15．根据 “In fact, the popularity of Chinese drove the UK government to start the Mandarin Excellence Programme (卓越汉语教学项目) in September last year.” 可知，因为中文很受欢迎，去年9月英国政府开办了卓越汉语教学项目，故填It started the Mandarin Excellence Programme in September last year. 16．根据 “The language has become the second most spoken foreign language in the United States this year, after only Spanish, with over 2.1 million speakers, according to a survey by 24/7 Wall St, a US financial news website.” 可知，中文已成为美国第二大外语，仅次于西班牙语，因此中文不是美国第一大外语，此处用否定回答。故填No, it isn’t. 17．根据 “In April, Arabella and Joseph Kushner, grandchildren of US President Donald Trump, performed the traditional folk song Jasmine in Mandarin for Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders met in Florida.” 可知，当两位领导人在佛罗里达会面时，美国总统唐纳德·特朗普的孙子们用普通话演唱了传统民歌《茉莉花》。故填They performed the traditional folk song Jasmine in Mandarin. 18．根据 “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” 可知，如果你用一个人听得懂的语言和他说话，他会记住你的话。如果你用他自己的语言和他说话，那就会进入他的内心。这意味着使用某人自己的语言可以更好地与他们在情感上建立联系，而使用他们理解的语言只能与他们理性的一面交流。故填It means that using someone’s own language can better connect with them emotionally, while using a language they understand only communicates with their rational side. Passage 4 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Archimedes’ “War Machines” Well-known Archimedes was a clever scientist in ancient Greece. He lived more than two thousand years ago and became famous for his discoveries in maths and physics. Using a smart way, he once showed King Hiero that his crown was not made completely of gold. However, few people know that Archimedes was also a great inventor who built many amazing machines. In 215 B．C．, the Roman army attacked his home city of Syracuse. At that time, most scientists would have left such matters to soldiers, but Archimedes decided to use his mind instead of weapons. He stopped doing his usual research and began to “fight against” the enemy by making several “war machines” that surprised the world. One of these inventions was the Iron Claw (铁爪). It was a huge machine made of iron and needed many people to control it together. The claw could lift up Roman ships, shake them, and drop them back into the sea. The Romans were shocked when they saw their ships falling into the water like toys. Archimedes also invented the stone thrower, a large machine that could send heavy stones from the city walls to attack the Roman ships far away. The Romans were so amazed by it that they even copied the design and built one of their own. Perhaps the most famous of all was the Death Ray. Archimedes used many mirrors to catch sunlight and focus it on the Roman ships. The strong light made the wooden ships catch fire and soon they began to sink. The Roman soldiers were frightened and tried to escape. What a creative mind Archimedes had! Using his great knowledge, he successfully protected his home city. 19．Archimedes once helped King Hiero, didn’t he? 20．When did the Roman army attack Archimedes’ home city? 21．How many “war machines” invented by Archimedes did the article mention? 22．What could the stone thrower do? 23．What was the Death Ray made of? 24．What can we learn from Archimedes’ story? 【答案】19．Yes, he did. 20．In 215 B.C. 21．Three. 22．It could send heavy stones from the city walls to attack the Roman ships far away. 23．It was made of mirrors. 24．Wisdom could be stronger than weapons./... 【导语】本文主要讲述了古希腊著名科学家阿基米德不仅在数学和物理领域有卓越发现，还是一位伟大的发明家，在罗马军队攻打他的家乡时，他发明了多种“战争机器”成功保卫家乡的故事。 19．根据文中“Using a smart way, he once showed King Hiero that his crown was not made completely of gold.”可知，阿基米德曾用聪明的方法向希罗王证明他的王冠不是完全由金子制成的，这表明他帮助了希罗王。故填Yes, he did. 20．根据文中“In 215 B.C., the Roman army attacked his home city of Syracuse.”可知，罗马军队在公元前215年攻打了阿基米德的家乡。故填In 215 B.C. 21．文中提到了阿基米德发明的三种“战争机器”，分别是铁爪（the Iron Claw）、投石机（the stone thrower）和死亡射线（the Death Ray）。故填Three. 22．根据文中“Archimedes also invented the stone thrower, a large machine that could send heavy stones from the city walls to attack the Roman ships far away.”可知，投石机可以从城墙上发射重石，攻击远处的罗马船只。故填It could send heavy stones from the city walls to attack the Roman ships far away. 23．根据文中“Archimedes used many mirrors to catch sunlight and focus it on the Roman ships.”可知，死亡射线是由许多镜子组成的，用来捕捉阳光并聚焦在罗马船只上。故填It was made of mirrors. 24．这是一个开放性问题，答案因人而异。但可以根据文章内容和常识来回答。例如“Wisdom could be stronger than weapons.”，即智慧可以比武器更强大。因为阿基米德用自己的智慧发明了战争机器，成功保卫了家乡，没有使用武力却取得了胜利。故填Wisdom could be stronger than weapons./... Passage 5 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) Back to the UK by Tom Brown I have been studying in China for a year, and now I’m back in the UK to visit my family. It feels wonderful to see them again and enjoy some home-cooked food. However, after spending such a long time in China, I’ve noticed that life here is quite different—especially when it comes to technology and daily convenience. Yesterday, I wanted to buy some vegetables and meat from a nearby shop. I decided to ride a shared bike to get there, just like I always did in China. But it took me ages to find one, and the short 10-minute ride cost me nearly five pounds. In the shop, I quickly found everything I needed. I wanted to pay with my smartphone, but the shopkeeper looked confused when I asked for a QR code. Then I tried to use my digital wallet, but the machine didn’t support it. The shopkeeper told me to pay in cash. I never carry cash anymore because I always make digital payments in China. So, I had to go all the way home to get some money. When I got home, I felt so tired that I decided not to cook. Instead, I ordered my favourite food through a delivery app, but the delivery was very slow. When my food finally arrived 90 minutes later, it was completely cold I had to heat everything in the oven, one dish at a time. I felt exhausted and hungry. Although I’m happy to be home, I really miss the quick, and life I had in China. Everything there is just a click away 25．Tom has studied in the UK for a year, hasn’t he? 26．How did Tom feel about the cost of the bike ride? 27．Why do you think the shopkeeper looked confused when Tom asked for a QR code? 28．How long did it take for the food to arrive? 29．Fill in each blank with one proper adjective. 30．What three things did Tom compare between the digital life in China and in the UK? 【答案】25．No, he hasn’t. 26．He thought it was expensive. 27．Because QR code payments are not common in the UK shops. 28．90 minutes. 29．convenient；efficient (答案不唯一，符合“便捷、高效”类含义的形容词均可) 30．Shared bikes, digital payments, and food delivery. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Tom在中国留学一年后返回英国探亲，通过购物、支付、外卖三个日常场景，对比中英两国在科技应用和生活便利性上的差异，表达了对中国便捷数字生活的怀念。 25．根据第一段“I have been studying in China for a year,”可知，Tom是在中国留学一年，而非英国，应作否定回答。故填No, he hasn’t. 26．根据第二段“the short 10-minute ride cost me nearly five pounds”并结合上下文Tom习惯了中国的共享出行成本，可推断他觉得这次骑行费用偏高。故填He thought it was expensive. 27．根据第三段“In the shop, I quickly found everything I needed. I wanted to pay with my smartphone, but the shopkeeper looked confused when I asked for a QR code.”可知，Tom在中国常用二维码支付，但英国店主对此感到困惑，说明当地商店较少使用这种支付方式。故填Because QR code payments are not common in the UK shops. 28．根据第四段“When my food finally arrived 90 minutes later,”可知，外卖送达时间为90分钟。故填90 minutes. 29．结合全文，Tom怀念中国生活的核心特点是“便捷”和“高效”，对应短文提到的共享出行、数字支付、快速外卖等场景，因此填入此类形容词贴合主旨。故填convenient；efficient (答案不唯一，符合“便捷、高效”类含义的形容词均可)。 30．综合全文可知，本文依次对比了三点：中国随处可见且低成本的共享自行车vs英国难找到且昂贵的共享自行车；中国普遍的二维码/数字钱包支付vs英国商店仅支持现金支付；中国快速的外卖服务vs英国缓慢且易冷的外卖服务。故填Shared bikes, digital payments, and food delivery. Passage 6 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) Lily had always prided herself on her sharp memory. As a 15-year-old quiz team champion, she could recall historical dates and chemical formulas effortlessly. That was until the morning of her grandmother’s 70th birthday party. When Lily arrived at the party, she noticed a strange blankness in her mind. She couldn’t remember her favorite childhood story—the one about how Grandma taught her to bake mooncakes. Worse, she kept forgetting names mid-conversation. “My memory is disappearing,” she whispered to her best friend Mei, clutching the gift box she’d wrapped three times already. Mei suggested they visit Dr. Chen, a neuroscientist who lived nearby. After a series of tests, the doctor revealed the truth: Lily’s memory loss was temporary. “You’ve been under extreme stress,” he explained, showing brain scan images. “Your hippocampus is overworked from exams and competition. The solution was surprising—rest and storytelling.” That evening, Grandma began sharing old family tales again. As Lily listened to the familiar rhythm of her voice, fragments of memory returned like puzzle pieces snapping into place. By midnight, she could finally recall the secret ingredient in mooncakes: a pinch of cinnamon from Grandpa’s garden. The experience changed Lily’s perspective. She realized memory wasn’t just about facts—it was about connections. Now she keeps a memory journal, writing down not just important dates, but the feelings and smells that make them unforgettable. 31．Did Lily get back her memory in the end? 32．When did Lily start noticing her memory problems? 33．According to Dr. Chen, what caused Lily’s memory loss? 34．How did Lily’s get her memory return? 35．What did Lily realize about memory? 36．Suppose Lily’s friend Kai also experiences memory loss. Write 2 sentences about how Lily might help him. 【答案】31．Yes, she did. 32．On the morning of her grandmother’s 70th birthday party. 33．Exams and competition overworked her hippocampus. 34．Grandma shared old family tales with Lily and Lily listened to her voice. 35．Memory wasn’t just about facts-it was about connections. 36．Lily might ask Kai to talk about his favorite memories, because storytelling helped her get her memory back. Also, Lily could suggest Kai write down his feelings and related things in a journal, just like she does now. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，本文讲述了Lily因压力失忆后经故事恢复并改变认知。 31．根据“By midnight, she could finally recall the secret ingredient in mooncakes: a pinch of cinnamon from Grandpa’s garden.”可知，Lily最后找回了记忆。故填Yes, she did. 32．根据“When Lily arrived at the party, she noticed a strange blankness in her mind.”以及“the morning of her grandmother’s 70th birthday party”可知，Lily在祖母70岁生日派对当天早上开始注意到记忆问题。故填On the morning of her grandmother’s 70th birthday party. 33．根据“He explained, showing brain scan images. Your hippocampus is overworked from exams and competition.”可知，是考试和竞赛导致Lily的记忆丧失。故填Exams and competition overworked her hippocampus. 34．根据“Grandma began sharing old family tales again. As Lily listened to the familiar rhythm of her voice, fragments of memory returned like puzzle pieces snapping into place.”可知，是通过听祖母分享家庭故事找回记忆的。故填Grandma shared old family tales with Lily and Lily listened to her voice. 35．细节理解题。根据“She realized memory wasn’t just about facts-it was about connections.”可知，Lily意识到记忆不只是关于事实，更是关于联系。故填Memory wasn’t just about facts—it was about connections. 36．根据Lily自身通过听故事等方式恢复记忆来填写。故填Lily might ask Kai to talk about his favorite memories, because storytelling helped her get her memory back. Also, Lily could suggest Kai write down his feelings and related things in a journal, just like she does now. Passage 7 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) One recent Sunday morning, I planned to read a bit of a novel after breakfast. Just as I opened the book, however, my phone rang. A deliveryman asked if he could put a package in the parcel locker downstairs. I agreed and hung up. Shortly after, my friend Brad messaged me on WeChat. Our quick chat turned into a 40-minute conversation. When we finished, it was already eleven. As I was about to get back to my book, a promotional (推销的) email popped up. Then, the Eleme app chimed (鸣响) in: It’s lunchtime! Click here to get a coupon！ This experience reminded me of an article I had recently come across about Christopher Nolan. The Oscar-winning director is known for high-tech movies like Inception (《盗梦空间》) and Interstellar (《星际穿越》). But in his personal life, the 53-year-old avoids technological distractions. He doesn’t own a smartphone and has never used email. He does write the scripts (剧本) for his movies on a computer, but the device (设备) has no internet connection. “I’ve never used email. I don’t think it’s helpful for anything I do,” he said. “And staying off a smartphone gives me time to think.” Of course, Nolan is able to live without a phone or email account because his assistants can take calls and respond to online messages for him. Most of us can’t expect to live a life like that of an influential director. However, that doesn’t mean Nolan’s “no email, no phone” policy (策略) doesn’t make any sense (言之有理). Rather, it shows us the importance of focus in today’s digital world. The sharp rise in internet usage over the past ten years has come at a cost. That is, we are slowly losing the ability to focus. Our smartphones and other devices can distract us at any second of the day. It has become increasingly difficult to focus on one task for long periods of time. Nolan’s ability to produce so many excellent movies probably has something to do with his ability to focus. Without digital distractions, he can be all in when he works. He can fully focus on the job until it’s done. Most of us can’t afford to entirely cut our internet cord (网线). But when we want to focus—on our work, our studies or just a good book—we might ________________. 37．How many things stopped the writer from reading in the morning? 38．Who is Christopher Nolan? 39．Why doesn’t Nolan use email or a smartphone? 40．Nolan’s “no email, no phone” policy doesn’t make any sense, does it? 41．Complete the last sentence. “...we might .” 42．Will you try to stop using smartphones or other electronic devices? Why? 【答案】37．Four. 38．He is the Oscar-winning director who is known for high-tech movies like Inception and Interstellar. 39．Because he doesn’t think it’s helpful for anything he does and staying off a smartphone gives him time to think. 40．Yes, it does. 41．try to stay away from digital distractions for a while. 42．Yes, I will. Because it can help me focus better on my studies and life. 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要通过作者被数字设备干扰的经历，引出奥斯卡获奖导演Christopher Nolan避免数字干扰、专注工作的做法，进而阐述在数字时代保持专注的重要性。 37．根据文章第1段“a deliveryman... my friend Brad... a promotional email... the Eleme app”可知，有四件事打断了作者早上阅读。故填Four. 38．根据文章第2段“This experience reminded me of an article I had recently come across about Christopher Nolan. The Oscar-winning director is known for high-tech movies like Inception (《盗梦空间》) and Interstellar (《星际穿越》).”可知，Christopher Nolan是一位因《盗梦空间》《星际穿越》等高科技电影而闻名的奥斯卡获奖导演。故填He is the Oscar-winning director who is known for high-tech movies like Inception and Interstellar. 39．根据文章第2段“I’ve never used email. I don’t think it’s helpful for anything I do,” he said. “And staying off a smartphone gives me time to think.”可知，Nolan不用电子邮件和智能手机是因为他认为电子邮件对他做的事没帮助，远离智能手机能给他思考的时间。故填Because he doesn’t think it’s helpful for anything he does and staying off a smartphone gives him time to think. 40．根据文章第3段“However, that doesn’t mean Nolan’s ‘no email, no phone’ policy doesn’t make any sense.”可知，Nolan的“无邮件、无手机”策略是言之有理的。故填Yes, it does. 41．结合文章主旨，为了保持专注，我们可以尝试暂时远离数字干扰。故填try to stay away from digital distractions for a while. 42．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，可根据自身情况回答。故填Yes, I will. Because it can help me focus better on my studies and life. Passage 8 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) I can feel the joy when people hold doors for me, pour cream into my coffee, or help me to put on my coat. And I’ve noticed that when someone helps me, their eyes light up too—it’s like we both get a little happiness gift. From my wheelchair experience, I see the best in people almost every day, but sometimes I feel sad because those who seem independent miss the chance of feeling the kindness. They rush through life, carrying heavy bags alone or refusing help when they’re tired. They don’t get to see this soft side of others often. Sometimes, we try every possible way not to show our weakness. Last month, when I was driving home on a busy road, I began to feel unwell and drove more slowly than usual. People behind me began to get impatient and angry. Some sped up beside me, honking (按喇叭) or even shouting at me. At that moment I decided to do something I had never done in 24 years of driving. I put on the car flashlights (警示灯) and drove on at a really low speed. No more angry shouts and no more horns. When I put on my flashlights, I was saying to other drivers, “I’m not feeling well, please be patient.” And everyone understood. Several times, I saw drivers who wanted to pass. They couldn’t get around me because of the stream of passing traffic. But instead of getting impatient and angry, they waited, because they knew the driver in front of them was in some way weak. So, is it always right to wear a mask of strength? My story on the road that day and all the days in my wheelchair have taught me something different—a lesson I wish everyone could learn. 43．The writer can see the best in people from his wheelchair experience, can’t he? 44．What does the underlined part in the second paragraph “this soft side of others” mean? 45．Who began to feel impatient and angry when “I” drove more slowly on a busy road? 46．Why did the writer put on the car flashlights while driving slowly? 47．How did the drivers respond when “I” put on the car flashlights and still drove slowly? 48．What lesson does the writer probably learn from his experience? 【答案】43．Yes, he can. 44．It means the kind and helpful side of others. 45．People behind the writer. 46．Because he wanted to tell other drivers he was not feeling well and ask them to be patient. 47．They waited patiently instead of getting impatient and angry. 48．It’s not always right to wear a mask of strength; showing weakness sometimes can get understanding and kindness from others. 【导语】本文讲述了作者凭借轮椅生活的经历，常感受到他人的善意，也惋惜独立逞强的人错失感受这份美好的机会。一次驾车途中，他身体不适低速行驶遭后车不满，开启警示灯表明状况后得到其他司机的理解与耐心等待。由此作者感悟到，不必总伪装坚强，适当展现脆弱也能收获他人的体谅与善意。 43．根据“From my wheelchair experience, I see the best in people almost every day,”可知，作者从轮椅经历中几乎每天都能看到人们最好的一面。故填Yes, he can. 44．根据“but sometimes I feel sad because those who seem independent miss the chance of feeling the kindness. They rush through life, carrying heavy bags alone or refusing help when they’re tired. They don’t get to see this soft side of others often.”可知，那些看起来独立的人错过了感受善良的机会。他们在生活中匆匆忙忙，独自扛着沉重的行李，或者在累的时候拒绝别人的帮助。他们不会经常看到别人温柔的一面，所以划线部分指“他人善良、乐于助人的一面”。故填It means the kind and helpful side of others. 45．根据“People behind me began to get impatient and angry.”可知，作者后面的人变得不耐烦和生气。故填People behind the writer. 46．根据“When I put on my flashlights, I was saying to other drivers, ‘I’m not feeling well, please be patient.’”可知，作者开警示灯是为了告诉其他司机自己身体不适，请求他们耐心些。故填Because he wanted to tell other drivers he was not feeling well and ask them to be patient. 47．根据“But instead of getting impatient and angry, they waited,”可知，司机们没有不耐烦和愤怒，而是耐心等待。故填They waited patiently instead of getting impatient and angry. 48．根据“My story on the road that day and all the days in my wheelchair have taught me something different—a lesson I wish everyone could learn.”并结合文章内容可知，作者学到的是：不要总是伪装坚强，有时展现脆弱能获得他人的理解和善意；此题答案不唯一，根据文章内容合理总结并表述即可。参考答案为It’s not always right to wear a mask of strength; showing weakness sometimes can get understanding and kindness from others. 二、真题演练 第一套 （2023·上海中考真题） Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答问题） Jim’s grandpa had a beautiful garden. He knew everything about gardening. Every weekend, Jim got his hands dirty in the soil with Grandpa. Best of all, he loved seeing the daffodils (水仙花) come out in spring. One Saturday, Jim was helping Grandpa in the garden. “Will we plant daffodils this year?” asked Jim. “Yes, but give it a few more days,” said Grandpa, handing Jim a gardening fork. “We need to get the weeds (杂草) out first.” “Why do you like planting daffodils?” asked Jim. “For Grandma,” said Grandpa. “On the day we first met, I gave her a bunch of daffodils. Seeing the sweet smile on her face, I knew she loved them. So when we got married, I promised her to plant daffodils every year.” “Wow! I can’t wait to plant daffodils,” said Jim. A few days later, Grandpa got a terrible headache and was sent to hospital. He needed to have an operation. The following Sunday, Jim sat in the garden, worried and lonely. Grandma came to him. “Jim, you can do some gardening if you like,” she said. “________,” said Jim. “He isn’t here but he surely has taught you something, hasn’t he?” said Grandma. “I guess he has really taught me a lot,” said Jim. Jim thought about how happy Grandpa would be when he came back and saw the daffodils. He put on his rubber boots and spent the whole day tidying, digging, planting and watering. When spring came, all the daffodils opened and Grandpa returned home. “You wonderful boy,” said Grandpa. “Grandma and I are proud of you.” “I remember everything you’ve taught me,” said Jim. “Grandpa, you and Grandma are good teachers!” 58．Was Jim’s grandpa good at gardening? 59．Why did Grandpa and Jim have to wait a few more days to plant daffodils? 60．What did Grandpa promise Grandma to do when they got married? 61．What might Jim say to Grandma? Fill in the blank with one sentence. 62．How did Jim welcome Grandpa home? 63．Why did Jim say his grandparents were good teachers? Give three reasons. 【答案】58．Yes, he was. 59．They needed to get the weeds out first. 60．He promised her to plant daffodils every year. 61．No, I can’t. 62．By letting him see the daffodils he planted. 63．Grandpa taught Jim everything about gardening. Grandpa showed Jim how to plant and take care of daffodils. Grandma encouraged Jim to continue gardening even when Grandpa was in the hospital. 【导语】本文介绍了吉姆通过和爷爷一起种花学到了很多知识。 58．根据“Jim’s grandpa had a beautiful garden. He knew everything about gardening”可知吉姆的爷爷擅长园艺，故填Yes, he was. 59．根据“We need to get the weeds (杂草) out first”可知他们需要先把杂草拔出来。故填They needed to get the weeds out first. 60．根据“So when we got married, I promised her to plant daffodils every year.”可知结婚时爷爷答应奶奶每年都种水仙花，故填He promised her to plant daffodils every year. 61．根据上文“Jim, you can do some gardening if you like”及下文“He isn’t here but he surely has taught you something, hasn’t he?”可推知，吉姆可能说没有祖父帮忙他不会园艺，故此处可填入No, I can’t。故填No, I can’t. 62．根据“He put on his rubber boots and spent the whole day tidying, digging, planting and watering. When spring came, all the daffodils opened and Grandpa returned home.”可知，吉姆通过种水仙花来欢迎爷爷回家，故填By letting him see the daffodils he planted. 63．开放性作答，言之有理即可。通读全文可知，爷爷教吉姆园艺的一切，爷爷教吉姆如何种植和照顾水仙花，即使爷爷住院了，奶奶也鼓励吉姆继续园艺。故填Grandpa taught Jim everything about gardening. Grandpa showed Jim how to plant and take care of daffodils. Grandma encouraged Jim to continue gardening even when Grandpa was in the hospital. 第二套 （2022·上海中考真题） （Mike is telling a story. It happened when he was seven.） It was New Year’s Eve. In the morning, I heard Grandma tell Mum she needed a football for the New Year’s Eve dinner. “A football for the dinner? What’s it for?” I wondered. “Anyway, I will get one! I can do something nice for Grandma.” I remembered my friend Joe had an old football. I went out quietly and found him. I gave him my favourite model car in exchange for his football. I took the football home, shined it and put it on the living room table secretly. I waited in my room for Grandma to notice it. “Mike!” Mum shouted. I ran to the living room. “Why can’t you put your things where they belong? Get the football out of here!” “But it’s for Grandma! She said she needed a football for the New Year’s Eve dinner.” I said. “A football for the dinner?” Mum laughed. “No, Grandma needs a fruit bowl, not a football.” “Fruit bowl sounds like football! I have done a silly thing!” I went back to my room, embarrassed and disappointed. Before dinner, Mum came in and asked me to meet my uncles and aunts. When I walked into the living room, Grandma was showing them a pretty fruit bowl with the old football in its centre, I was surprised. “Look!” Grandma said. “Today Mike brought me a nice present, this football. Isn’t it beautiful?” She continued. “It’s beautiful, yes — because anything from a child is beautiful.” 74. How old was Mike when the story happened? ______________________________________________________________ 75 What did Mike give Joe to get the football? ______________________________________________________________ 76. Whom did Mike expect to notice the football? ______________________________________________________________ 77. Why did Mike think he had done a silly thing? ______________________________________________________________ 78. What did Grandma do with the football? ______________________________________________________________ 79. How might Mike feel after hearing Grandma’s words? Explain why. ______________________________________________________________ 【答案】74. He was seven.## He was 7. 75. His favourite model car. 76. His Grandma. 77. Because he misunderstood his Grandma’s words “fruit bowl” as “football”. 78. She put the football in the centre of a fruit bowl and praised it. 79. He might feel happy because Grandma loved his gift.（无标准答案，言之成理即可） 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了麦克与奶奶之间的一件感人故事。在弄清楚自己将“水果盘”听成“足球”造成了尴尬的局面之后，麦克羞愧难当。但是奶奶将足球放在了水果盘里并赞美了它。这个暖心之举化解了麦克的尴尬，体现了长辈对晚辈的宽容与爱。 【74题详解】 根据原文“It happened when he was seven”可知，当这个故事发生时麦克7岁。故填He was seven/7. 【75题详解】 根据原文“I gave him my favourite model car in exchange for his football”可知，麦克用自己最喜欢的模型飞机从乔手中换到了一个旧足球。故填His favourite model car. 【76题详解】 根据原文“I waited in my room for Grandma to notice it”可知，麦克希望奶奶能注意到这个旧足球。故填His Grandma. 【77题详解】 根据原文“Fruit bowl sounds like football! I have done a silly thing!”可知，麦克错把奶奶说的“水果盘”听成了“足球”，然后自己去拿了一个足球给奶奶，所以他觉得自己做了一件蠢事。故填Because he misunderstood his Grandma’s words “fruit bowl” as “football”. 【78题详解】 根据原文“Grandma was showing them a pretty fruit bowl with the old football in its centre … It’s beautiful, yes — because anything from a child is beautiful”可知，奶奶将旧足球放到了水果盘中间并赞美了它。故填She put the football in the centre of a fruit bowl and praised it. 【79题详解】 本题没有标准答案，学生言之成理即可。故参考答案为He might feel happy because Grandma loved his gift. 第三套 （2021·上海中考真题） Triathlon is a race in which each person swims, rides a bicycle and runs over very long distances. It has been held ten times in Hope Town. Sam, aged 20, finished nine races with his younger brother Luke. Every race was a victory for them. Luke can’t walk, talk or feed himself because of a rare brain illness since birth. But Sam wants his brother to know what it feels like to be part of a sport instead of having to sit and watch. A local TV journalist interviewed Sam after he received the Town Hero Award. (J=Journalist, S=Sam) J: How did you get the idea to include Luke in these events? S: When I was ten, my mom showed me a video of two young men from another city doing triathlons. One of the men had a condition like Luke has. I got the idea from that. J: What’s it like having Luke along? S: I feel good and proud during the whole triathlon, for I’m giving something to Luke. He can experience things any other man would. J: What do you get from him? S: It’s the smile on Luke’s face. That smile brightens me. The feeling of knowing that I’ve done something for him is unbelievable. J: When you received the Town Hero Award, you talked about the importance of changing the way you see things. What did you mean? S: People see Luke very differently: “Oh, he can’t do something like that. He’s disabled.” But if you just change how you see things, you can see there are many possibilities where Luke can do swimming, biking or even triathlons, like we do. J: What do you want to share with other young men? S: ________ 1．How many races did Sam and Luke finish? 2．Who has suffered from a brain illness, Sam or Luke? 3．What did Sam’s mom show him when he was ten? 4．How does Sam feel during the whole triathlon? 5．What does Sam get from Luke? 6．What might be Sam’s reply to the journalist’s last question? Write TWO sentences. 【答案】1．Nine. 2．Luke. 3．A video of two young men from another city doing triathlons. 4．He felt good and proud. 5．The smile on Luke’s face. 6．Sometimes we need to change how we see things. And we can see there are many possibilities where we can do. 【分析】本文讲述了Sam带着患有脑部疾病的弟弟Luke一起参加铁人三项比赛，他们一起赢得了九场比赛。Sam获得了城市英雄奖，记者对他进行采访。 1．根据“Sam, aged 20, finished nine races with his younger brother Luke.”可知，他们一起完成了九场比赛，故填Nine. 2．根据“Luke can’t walk, talk or feed himself because of a rare brain illness since birth.”可知，Luke患有脑部疾病，故填Luke. 3．根据“When I was ten, my mom showed me a video of two young men from another city doing triathlons.”可知，他妈妈给他看了一段视频，视频里两个来自另一个城市的年轻人在做铁人三项。故填A video of two young men from another city doing triathlons. 4．根据“I feel good and proud during the whole triathlon,”可知，他感觉很好，很自豪，故填He felt good and proud. 5．根据“J: What do you get from him? S: It’s the smile on Luke’s face.”可知，Sam从Luke那里得到了他脸上的笑容，故填The smile on Luke’s face. 6．根据“But if you just change how you see things, you can see there are many possibilities where Luke can do swimming, biking or even triathlons, like we do.”可知，Sam对记者最后一个问题的回答可能是：有时我们要改变我们对事物的看法；那样的话我们就会发现自己有很多可能可以做的事。故填Sometimes we need to change how we see things. And we can see there are many possibilities where we can do. 第四套 （2020·上海中考真题） "Just because you can't see something, that doesn't mean it's not there. "This old saying is quite meaningful for British sculptor（雕刻家） Willard. The items he creates are so small that most of them fit on the head of a pin. You can see them clearly only through a microscope（显微镜）. Many people want to own his art pieces. He's been honored by the Queen of England for his great art achievements. At every one of his exhibitions, the question is always the same. How does he do it? The answer is very, very carefully. So carefully, in fact, that he actually slows his breathing down and works in between breaths. Willard usually works under a microscope using special tools that he creates. To paint his works, he uses the hair from a fly as a paintbrush. Creating these detailed works is a very long and difficult process, and it isn't always enjoyable." It is a terrible dream when I start but a nice dream when I finish," he says. A single item can take at least several weeks to complete. People have asked Willard why he chose to do something that needed effort and took time. His interest in creating small things began when he was five. He started creating houses and playgrounds for ants. Willard was not a strong student. He had difficulty in reading and spelling words. Some kids used to call him a loser. This made him feel small, so focusing on lite things helped him to feel big. The smaller his work got, the bigger he felt. A newspaper reporter said, "Willard has shown the world that he is special. Though_______ , he________." 7．Are Willard's art pieces big or small in size? 8．When people visit Willard's exhibitions, what question do they always ask? 9．What does Willard use to make a paintbrush? 10．What does the underlined word it in paragraph 4 refer to? 11．Why did Willard choose to do something that needed effort and took time? 12．What can be filled in the blanks in the last paragraph? 【答案】7．（They are） small （in size） 8．How does he do it? 9．（The）hair from a fly 10．（It refers to） the process of creating the detailed works. 11．Because focusing on lttle things helped him to feel big. 12．his works are small； is great.观点题,言之有理即可. 【分析】文章介绍了英国雕塑家威拉德,因为他创作的物品非常小,大部分都放在一个别针的头上,只有通过显微镜才能看清楚。威拉德向全世界展示了他是特别的。 7．根据文中This old saying is quite meaningful for British sculptor（雕刻家） Willard. The items he creates are so small that most of them fit on the head of a pin. You can see them clearly only through a microscope.（这句老话对英国雕塑家威拉德来说是很有意义的,他创作的物品非常小,大部分都放在大头针的头上,只有通过显微镜才能看清楚）可知是小的。故答案填（They are） small （in size）. 8．根据文中At every one of his exhibitions, the question is always the same. How does he do it？（每次他的展览,问题总是一样的.他是怎么做到的）可知。故答案填How does he do it？ 9．根据文中To paint his works, he uses the hair from a fly as a paintbrush.他用苍蝇的头发作画笔来画画。可知答案填（The） hair from a fly. 10．根据文中Creating these detailed works is a very long and difficult process, and it isn't always enjoyable.（创作这些详细的作品是一个非常漫长和困难的过程,并不总是令人愉快的）可知答案填（It refers to） the process of creating the detailed works. 11．根据文中This made him feel small, so focusing on lite things helped him to feel big. The smaller his work got, the bigger he felt.可知。故答案填Because focusing on lttle things helped him to feel big. 12．his works are small； is great.观点题,言之有理即可。 第五套 （2019·上海中考真题） Ms.Lauren，a school head teacher，has asked the students to put down notes of what they have learned based on their own experiences.Here is some of what she's got. ☀When your mum is mad， hide what you don't want thrown away.☀Never， ever say“I hate you”. ☀Even if nothing is in the fridge，don't eat dog food. Believe me， you won't like it! ☀Don't judge people by their looks.Someone could be bad-looking and still be nice. Katie，age 13 Life is like a"choose your own ending"book-you can take whatever adventures（冒险）you want. Being nice can get you somewhere. Never ask your dad to help you with a maths problem.It will turn out to be a three-hour lesson. If you have a problem，share it with your mum. People who do unkind things to you are not your friends. Sally，age 15 13．Katie probably tried dog food when there was nothing in the fridge，didn't she? ______________________________________________________________ 14．Why doesn't Sally ask Dad for help with a maths problem? ______________________________________________________________ 15．Read Sally's and Jackie's notes.What kind of people won't she/he be friends with? ______________________________________________________________ 16．What is Jackie and Alex's attitude towards telling lies? ______________________________________________________________ 17．Whom do all four kids mention in their notes? ______________________________________________________________ 18．What will Ms.Lauren possibly do with the notes? Why? ______________________________________________________________ 【答案】13．Yes，she did.. 14．Because Sally's father will give her a three-hour lesson. 15．People who do something unkind. 16．（They think）it's wrong to tell lies. 17．Mum/Their mums. 18．She'll possibly ask the students to share the notes because she wants them to learn something from others' experiences/to avoid making the same mistakes... （Any reasonable answer is acceptable.） 【分析】这篇短文主要是介绍了劳伦是一位学校的校长，她要求学生根据自己的经验写下他们所学的东西的笔记。以下是她收到的一些同学们写的。 13．根据文中Even if nothing is in the fridge，don't eat dog food. Believe me， you won't like it!  Katie，age 13可知，凯蒂可能在冰箱里什么都没有的时候吃过狗粮。这里做肯定回答。一般过去时态，助动词借助did。根据题意，故填Yes，she did. 14．根据文中Never ask your dad to help you with a maths problem.It will turn out to be a three-hour lesson. 可知，因为Sally的父亲将给他一个三个小时的课程。故填Because Sally's father will give her a three-hour lesson. 15．根据文中People who do unkind things to you are not your friends.及When your friend does something stupid, you don't have to follow可知，做一些不友好事情的人们。故填People who do something unkind. 16．根据Alex  Don't tell the teacher that your dog ate your homework, especially if you don't have a dog.及Jackie When you tell a lie, you have to keep telling lies.可知，他们认为说谎是不对的。故填（They think）it's wrong to tell lies. 17．通读这四个学生写的，他们在笔记中都提到了他们的母亲。故填Mum/Their mums。 18．通读整篇短文可知，Ms.Lauren可能会怎么处理这些笔记。她可能会要求学生分享笔记，因为她希望他们从别人的经验中学习一些东西/避免犯同样的错误。故填She'll possibly ask the students to share the notes because she wants them to learn something from others' experiences/to avoid making the same mistakes... 【点睛】1.明确阅读任务 同学们在做题的时候，首先要先阅读所给的任务，明确任务是什么，再带着任务去阅读，这样就能做到心中有数，有针对性地去读，才能提高阅读效率。 2.读全文，了解大意 明确任务后，要迅速阅读全文来了解文章主要内容，以及文章的感情基调、作者的意图等。因为大家知道在材料后的问题设置中，经常有对文章大意的考查。对于概括大意的题目，需要全篇考虑，这类题目有时可以从文中直接找到答案，但有时需要用自己的话来概括。这类题难度较大，对文章还得再读一读，才能总结出来。 除此之外，还经常考查给文章拟标题。这类题目可以通过寻找主题句和高频词来完成。主题句往往是首句或尾句，但如果没有主题句，就可以从短文中去提炼、概括。确定标题同学们必须遵循两个原则，第一个是标题要有概括性，就是说标题应在最大程度上覆盖全文，体现文章的中心大意；第二个是标题要醒目，即标题要吸引读者的注意力。 最后一道是需要自己发挥，如6小题，Ms.Lauren可能会怎么处理这些笔记，她可能会让学生们彼此分享。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $