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专题01 阅读理解记叙文常考话题 话题1 旅行与冒险经历 话题4 善举与公益行动 话题2 人物故事与励志成长 话题5 社区生活与季节感知 话题3 教育成长与校园生活 话题6 科技与社会现象 39 / 41 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 旅行与冒险经历 Passage 1 （22-23学年高二上·上海市华东师范大学附属中学·期末） Margo and I were nine. Our parents were friends, so we would sometimes play together, biking past the tree-lined streets to Jefferson Park, the leisure spot of our neighborhood. I always got nervous whenever Margo was about to show up. It could be that she was both cool and gorgeous with the pink T-shirt featuring a green dragon breathing a fire of orange glitter. Or it could be the way she biked, standing up, her arms locked as she leaned above the handle bars. At the time, I fancied myself an inventor and I told Margo about an idea I had for an invention called the Ringolator, a gigantic cannon that would shoot big, colored rocks into a very low orbit, giving Earth the same rings that Saturn (土星) has. Margo just beamed brightly, shaking her head. I’d been in the park so many times before that it was mapped in my mind, so we were only a few steps inside when I began to sense that the world was out of order. “Look! There.” Margo said quietly, calmly. She was pointing. And then I realized what was different. There was a live oak a few feet ahead. Thick and ancient-looking. That was not new. The playground on our right. Not new either. But now, a guy wearing a gray suit, leaning against the trunk of the oak tree, not moving. That was new. He kept his mouth open in a way that mouth generally shouldn’t be. “He’s drunk,” I said, “and dangerously drunk.” I took two small steps backward. Maybe he was a zombie. I knew zombies weren’t real, but he surely looked like one. And if I made any sudden movements, he might wake up and attack. As I took those two steps back, Margo took two equally small and quiet steps forward. “His eyes are open,” she said. “We gotta go home,” I said. She took another two steps. This time she was close enough and she reached out to touch his foot. “He’s gone,” Margo said, as if I couldn’t tell. (From “Paper Towns” by John Green with major adaption) 1．Why the author “always got nervous whenever Margo was about to show up”? A．He was afraid that Margo might give him a lesson physically. B．He felt that Margo’s way of riding a bike could put them both in danger. C．He had admiration for the cool and gorgeous appearance and action of Margo. D．He didn’t like the horrifying green dragon breathing a fire of orange glitter. 2．How does Margo feel about the author’s invention of a “Ringolator”? A．It was a brilliant idea that may change the world. B．It sounded silly yet amusing, so she showed her kindness. C．It called for experiment in the Jefferson Park. D．It gave out beams of light and was bright. 3．What happened to the man most probably? A．He was playing hide and seek. B．He was a new comer to the park. C．He was already dead when found. D．He was becoming a zombie 4．What can best describe Margo? A．Gorgeous and timid. B．Innocent and cute. C．Bright and imaginative. D．Calm and brave. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·上海市第三女子中学·期中） Last October I was on a diving holiday in the Philippines with seven other advanced divers. I dived off the boat slowly sinking to about 20m. After nearly 45 minutes, the sound of my breathing was drowned out by a low rumble like an engine and I felt deep powerful vibrations (震动) as if a big boat was passing overhead. The instructor and I both swam next to each other, staying close to the side of the reef (礁石), because the situation felt extremely sinister. Then the vibration became so intense that I could feel it in my bones and then the sound turned into a deafening roar. Suddenly, a few meters below us, breaks began forming and the sand was sucked down. That’s when I got what it was. The noise was the sound of the earth splintering open and grinding against itself. The instructor and I held hands and looked into each other’s eyes, and I felt comforted by his presence. My body went on high alert, ready to react. But I had no power over whatever this was. The only option was to stay very still and let it do whatever it’s going to do. It took enormous willpower to resist the urge to swim to the surface, which was not sensible as the situation on the surface at that time was ambiguous with potential threats pending. Soon we saw other divers. The sound and vibration lasted only two or three minutes. We all held hands to avoid decompression sickness, which can be fatal. When up, it was a huge relief to see all the divers safe. Back on the boat, we rushed to check the news and discovered we had witnessed a huge earthquake, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale. It released more energy than 30 Hiroshima bombs, though it seemed that we were not at the epicenter (震中). I was high and felt extremely lucky not because of my recent survival miracle, but to have experienced nature at its most stunning and its most frightening moment. 5．The underlined word in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______. A．dangerous B．urgent C．confusing D．harmonious 6．Why didn’t the author rise to the surface before the vibration stopped? A．Because the he was very afraid of big waves. B．Because he had lost all the strengths to swim. C．Because he could sense the unclear water situation. D．Because he tried to avoid unexpected danger above. 7．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．At the beginning of the event, a big boat passed by causing big vibration. B．All the divers used the reef as the protection against the violent vibration. C．I felt relieved as the instructor was experienced in handling situations like this. D．Powerless to fight nature, all the divers tried to cooperate and help each other. 8．Why did the author feel fortunate on the boat? A．Because he was not at the epicenter of the earthquake. B．Because he finally survived a huge earthquake. C．Because he could witness a rare natural phenomenon. D．Because he didn’t suffer from decompression sickness. Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·上海市吴淞中学·期中） Last summer, I embarked on an adventure that I will never forget. My friends and I decided to go hiking in the remote mountains, which we had once explored for the collection of samples for our scientific research. Located far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the mountains appeal to us hikers by the unique scenery. We packed our bags with essentials and set off early in the morning. The hike started off smoothly. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the air was crisp and clean. We followed the trail, chatting and laughing as we went along. However, little did we know that our peaceful hike was about to take a dramatic turn. As we climbed higher, the trail became more difficult to follow. The map we had seemed outdated, and the compass wasn’t cooperating. Suddenly, we realized we were lost. Panic began to set in, but we quickly reminded ourselves to stay calm and think of a solution. We decided to find a safe spot to rest and reassess our situation. After a short search, we found a small cave nearby, which provided some shelter from the sun. Inside the cave, we gathered our thoughts and discussed our options. One of my friends suggested we backtrack along the trail, but another thought we should keep going forward in hopes of finding a trail or a landmark we could recognize. In the end, we decided to take a gamble and continue forward. We marked our path with stones and branches to ensure we could backtrack if necessary. As we walked, we kept our eyes peeled for any signs of civilization or a familiar trail. Hours passed, and the sun began to set. Our spirits were low, and our energy was decreasing. Just when we thought all hope was lost, we spotted a faint light in the distance. With renewed determination, we hurried towards it. As we got closer, we realized it was a small mountain hut, occupied by a friendly old man. He welcomed us in, offered us food and water, and listened to our story. With his help, we were able to find our way back to the main trail the next morning. Looking back on that adventure, I realize how important it is to stay calm and think clearly in difficult situations. It was a challenging experience, but it also taught me valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of preparation. 9．What was the purpose of the author’s trip? A．To visit a friend in the remote mountains. B．To relax himself by hiking in the remote mountains. C．To collect samples for a scientific study. D．To take photographs of the unique scenery. 10．Which of the following item is most likely to be the “essentials” mentioned by the author in paragraph 1? A．Makeups B．Laptops C．Compasses D．Headphones 11．What did the author and his friends do after finding a safe spot to rest? A．They waited for help to arrive. B．They slept for a few hours to regain energy. C．They discussed their options and made a plan. D．They decided to hike back down the mountain immediately. 12．What did the old man in the mountain hut do for the author and his friends? A．He guided them back to the main trail. B．He provided them with food and shelter C．He called for rescue services. D．He offered them medical assistance. 话题2 人物故事与励志成长 Passage 1 （22-23学年高二上·上海市浦东区南汇中学·期末） It was time for Mr. Rocco to shut up the shop when I hurried into the flower shop. “Now, what is it you want?” Mr. Rocco turned to me. “I want the most beautiful flower you have,” I replied. “And just how much do you have to pay for this most beautiful flower?” I held out a wet hand showing a quarter and dime. He nodded, and then showed me a plant on the counter. “I can give you this one for 35 cents,” he said. “Aw, gee,” I protested, “it looks like a weed (草) !” About 18 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with faded red paper. “Now trust me, boy — I promise that tomorrow morning when you get up, you will find your most beautiful flower,” said Mr. Rocco. I knew him to be a good honest man, so I agreed to take it. It was almost midnight when I arrived home. Mum was seriously sick and using the front bedroom. I looked in to see if she was asleep, and then quietly tiptoed in and set the plant on the table beside her bed. I wanted her to be surprised when she woke on Mother’s Day. The next morning, I dressed and hurried downstairs. The sun was shining through the kitchen window as I looked into Mum’s room and glanced over at the table where the plant was. My goodness! There were three big yellow trumpet-shaped blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco said — the most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mum, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged me till it hurt. Then, remembering her contagious condition and that she wasn’t supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go. My dear mum died the next night. The moment she hugged me turned out to be the most wonderful moment of my life. Not only had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but I’d always know how much she loved me. 13．The author didn’t like the plant at first sight because __________. A．the packing of the plant was of poor quality B．the plant was actually a weed C．the plant appeared too ordinary to become the most beautiful flower D．he thought Mr. Rocco was reluctant to do the deal with him 14．Mother’s condition was “contagious” because __________. A．she was at the death’s door B．she suffered from an illness C．others were sick of her appearance D．virus might spread from her to others 15．When the mother hugged the author tightly, it showed that __________. A．she liked being given gifts on Mother’s Day B．she valued what had been done for her C．she was aware of the approaching of death D．she was touched by the beauty of the flower 16．Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A．Flower of love B．A Son’s Love for Mother C．Low Price, High Value D．A Special Mother’s Day Passage 2 （22-23学年高二上·上海市华东师范大学第二附属中学·期末） My sister Debbie had a baby the other day. Her labor (分娩) went pretty well — nothing out of the ordinary. I just can’t say the same for her ride to the hospital. As a number of us from the family gathered in my sister’s hospital room to see the new baby, she gave an account of her trip to the emergency room. It began as most do — she woke up around 4 a. m. feeling the early pangs (阵痛) of labor. For the next two hours, she and her husband Bill timed the contractions (孪缩), and around 7 a. m. decided it was time to leave for the hospital. On the way, however, Bill announced that he needed to stop at Starbucks for some coffee. “Excuse me?” my sister asked. “I’m in labor — remember?” “But I might get sick if I don’t have my morning coffee,” Bill explained. Bill promised her that he’d order the coffee to go. The next thing Debbie knew was that her husband was rushing into their local coffee shop. Inside, the attendants behind the counter recognized Bill, and knew he was expecting a second son, and asked when the baby was due. “Today,” Bill said ordering his Americano.” “Today?” the cashier asked. Bill nodded. “Yep, Debbie is already in labor.” Everyone offered up congratulations. “So, where’s your wife?” someone finally asked. “Out there,” Bill said pointing toward the parking lot where my sister was sitting in the car puffing heavily through a contraction. “Was she OK with stopping here?” the attendant asked, amazement in her voice. “Not really,” Bill answered. “Yeah, that’s probably why she isn’t waving back.” As my sister concluded the story, Bill looked around at the disapproving faces in the hospital room. “What’s wrong with that?” he asked. “I had to have my coffee.” I think his mother best summed it up when she announced, “I’m ashamed of my son.” In his defense, Bill told us that he had been through the labor drill before with his first son, and therefore, he knew he had time for a quick cup of coffee. He also pointed out that he did ask my sister if she wanted something to drink, too. Finally, Bill looked to me, the only other male in the room and asked if I agreed with him. “I’m not saying a word,” I replied looking around the women in the room. “We’re outnumbered in here.” I also explained that if I were ever having a heart attack, I wasn’t calling him for a ride to the hospital. 17．Debbie left home for the hospital _________ she felt the pangs of labor. A．as soon as B．soon after C．a while after D．a few minutes before 18．Who is the writer of the story? A．Debbie’s sister. B．Bill’s father-in-law. C．Debbie’s mother. D．Bill’s brother-in-law. 19．From his behavior we can see that Bill is _________. A．not in love with his wife B．a little inconsiderate C．popular in the neighborhood D．a very experienced father 20．Which of the following might be the best title of the story? A．A coffee addict’s adventure B．A ride out of the ordinary C．Women outnumber men D．Family affairs are hard to deal with Passage 3 （23-24学年高二上·上海市崇明区横沙中学·期末） In my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area. Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight-mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness. From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy’s classroom, I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don’t know, poke greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground. Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive he Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one-and-only steak house in the area celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph.D．degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. 21．“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to________ A．a program directed by Dorothy B．a course given by the author C．an activity held by the students D．an organization sponsored by Union College 22．Upon arriving at the classroom, he author was cheered up by ________. A．a warm welcome B．the sight of poke greens C．Dorothy’s latest projects D．a big dinner made for her 23．What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph? A．She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant. B．She got a pen as a gift from the author. C．She passed the required assessment. D．She received her Ph. D．degree. 24．What does the author mainly intend to tell us? A．Whatever you do, you must do it carefully. B．Whoever you are, you deserve equal treatment. C．However poor you are, you have the right to education. D．Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement. Passage 4 （22-23学年高二上·上海市奉贤区致远高级中学·期末） As the pandemic started, so, too, did my journey as a Ph.D．student in a new country. Lockdown and homesickness combined to leave me feeling isolated and desperate to meet people. So, when I received an email one morning inviting volunteers to join the university’s graduate students’ society, I was intrigued. I worried that getting involved in extracurriculars would be a distraction from my Ph.D．work; I thought doing experiments and reading papers were supposed to be my sole priorities. But maybe this was my chance to make friends and find the connections I was missing. I searched for opportunities that would involve teamwork and engagement both within and outside the university. A newly fledged venture matching graduate students with jobs and internships caught my eye, which needed placement coordinators who would lead teams of graduate student volunteers to help bring in industry partners, determine logistics, and work with the university administration and student applicants. I had no relevant experience, but I decided I might as well go for it and apply due to its requirement for interactions with others. The first few weeks in my new role were frustrating. Along with my routine Ph.D．work, I was suddenly managing a team of four volunteers and arranging virtual meetings with industry professionals and startup founders. I found I was busier than ever before, but I enjoyed the daily mix of activities. It was an antidote (解药) to isolation, bringing me into contact with people from a variety of fields, positions, and backgrounds. At first I was scared in meetings with industry professionals, feeling I wasn’t prepared or polished enough. But as I gained experience and confidence, the interactions became truly enjoyable and rewarding. I began to feel less lonely and more energetic about my work and life. I also learned about leadership. I asked team members to lead some of our meetings, encouraged them to express their views, and made sure to include them consistently. This approach allowed us to meet our targets while helping everyone feel more invested, fulfilled, and connected—as colleagues, but also as friends. 25．What is the closest meaning of the underlined word “intrigued” in paragraph 1? A．Hesitant. B．Interested. C．Indifferent. D．Optimistic. 26．Why did the author decide to apply for the position as a placement coordinator? A．Because he had relevant experience. B．Because he thought it was his priority. C．Because he wanted to have more interactions with other people. D．Because no one applied for this position. 27．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．The author was informed of this volunteer job by his supervisor. B．The author performed well at the beginning of his volunteering. C．The author was a native who studied in the university. D．The author felt his loneliness was reduced after he participated in volunteering. 28．Which is the best title for this passage? A．Overcoming Isolation during COVID-19. B．Help from Colleagues. C．Lessons Learned from University D．Precious Friendship 话题3 教育成长与校园生活 Passage 1 （22-23学年高二上·上海市第十中学·期末） On occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the materials and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule—no laptop, iPads, phones, etc. When students are told my rule in advance of the class, some of them are not happy. Most students assume that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students assume that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it, so I can relate to my students. The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and truly engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course materials and the class discussion. I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course materials beyond the classroom. I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change, I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up. 29．Some of the students in the history class are unhappy with ________. A．the course materials B．discussion topics C．the author’s class regulations D．others’ misuse of technology 30．Which of the following statements is true? A．The author’s history class received low assessment. B．The students think highly of the author’s history class. C．The author made the rule in that he was against technology. D．The author made the rule mainly because of his unpleasant experiences. 31．According to the author, the use of technology in the classroom may ________. A．improve teaching and offer more help B．allow students to get on well with each other C．prevent students from being involved in class D．help students to better understand complex themes 32．What can we infer from the passage? A．The author will carry on the success in the future. B．Some students will be punished according to the rule. C．More and more students will be absent in history class. D．The author will help students concentrate on what they learn. Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·上海市浦东新区上海师范大学附属中学·期中） Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself. “What could be causing everyone to act this way?” Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real task I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice: flip (掷) a coin. Heads—the commander, and tails—the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver. Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all became clear, “My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution.” The whole world became quiet! How could I know that she meant that George Washington? Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster’s office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet! 33．Why was the author confused about the task? A．He was unfamiliar with American history. B．He followed the advice and flipped a coin. C．He forgot his teacher’s instruction. D．He didn’t know why the teacher gave such a task. 34．The underlined word “burning” in Para. 3 probably means ________. A．annoyed B．ashamed C．ready D．eager 35．In the end, the author turned things around ________. A．by redoing his task B．with his own efforts C．with the help of his grandfather D．under the guidance of his headmaster 话题4 善举与公益行动 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·上海市交通大学附属中学·期末） I used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I met a courteous human being in this modern era of the so-called Generation X. Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being. I had gone to a fashionable coffee place, with two of my grown-up daughters. The place was crowded with the usual loud crowd and we had to climb a steep flight of stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we were walking down the steep stairs, where the narrow space made climbing down only possible in a single file, with hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down. Just as I was in the middle of the staircase, a gentleman entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase. I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man who would want to go up in a hurry. I kept coming down as fast as I could, holding on to the banister (扶手), in spite of my advanced years. My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort. Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door, I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open. I looked back thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through. We admired his kindness for both, waiting for us to come down before going up himself and also holding the main entrance door open for us to go out. To date, I still remember this gentleman and pray to God to make more human beings like him. 36．Before she met the man in the restaurant, the author had thought ________. A．she didn’t belong to the Generation X B．there were few polite people in the modern society C．having coffee in a fancy café was not her cup of tea D．human beings were born courteous 37．In paragraph 2, the underlined phrase “in a single file” means that ________. A．climbing down the staircase was easy as long as we held the file in hand B．walking down the stairs was like walking on a document C．we needed permission from the restaurant owner before we walked down D．the staircase was so narrow that only one person was allowed at a time 38．What can we infer from the passage about the author? A．She tended to feel nervous in some stressful situations. B．She was short-tempered and often walked very fast. C．She was a lady in her early thirties and was quite fit. D．She was grateful to the man and directly expressed thanks to him. 39．Which of the following might be the best title for this passage? A．Strange Encounter at a Fancy Coffeeshop B．The Decline of the Generation X C．A Man of Mystery and Manners D．Rediscovering Courtesy in a Crowded World Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·上上海市复兴高级中学·10月质量检测） Blake Mycoske set up his first business, EZ Laundry, a door-to-door laundry service for students, when he was still in college. Having grown the company to service seven colleges in the southwestern US, he sold his share to his business partner and moved on to a media advertising business in Nashville. This he sold to Clear Channel, one of the industry’s leading companies. Three more businesses later, still only 29 years old, and feeling somewhat burned out, Mycoskie decided to give it a break for a while and head down to Argentina. But resting wasn’t really in his nature, and it wasn’t long before Mycoskie had hit upon an idea that would come to define him as a social entrepreneur (企业家). On a visit to a village outside Buenos Aires, he was shocked to see that many of the children didn’t have any shoes or, if they did, the shoes were worn out and didn’t fit. Since shoes, particularly the local farmers’ canvas (帆布) shoe, the alpargata, can be bought relatively cheaply in Argentina, Mycoskie’s first instinct was to set up a charity to donate shoes to the children. But after giving it some thought, he realized that this was not a model that would work. One pair of shoes per child would not make that much difference because they wear out. And if he asked people to donate repeatedly, sympathy for the cause might also wear out pretty quickly. Instead he came up with the idea of TOMS One for One Shoes. He would take the alpargata to America, manufacture it and sell it as a high-end fashion item at around $50 a pair. For each pair he sold, he would donate another to shoeless children, guaranteeing a continual supply. Also, rather than running a charity, something he had no real experience in, he could run the project as a business. Several years later, the business is booming, supplying shoes not only to children in Argentina but also other parts of the world where foot diseases are a problem. Mycoskie had no manufacturing experience and understood that he had to learn fast. For the first eighteen months, by his own admission, he made “a poor job of making shoes,” but since then he has brought in help from experienced industry people. The vital element that Mycoskie added was his passion—a passion he wants others to share. One criticism of initiatives like TOMS is that the money spent by customers might otherwise have gone directly to charities. So Mycoskie encourages his customers to become more involved with TOMS by volunteering to hand-deliver the shoes to children in need. It’s a giving experience and he hopes it might inspire some of the volunteers to develop similar projects. 40．Why did Blake Mycoske go to Argentina? A．To look for ideas. B．To be close to nature. C．To relax himself. D．To start his new business. 41．Blake Mycoske gave up the idea of setting up a charity to donate shoes to the kids because ________. A．he found it wasn’t a long-term solution B．he found the shoes weren’t good in quality C．he found people didn’t show enough sympathy D．he found the kids didn’t like the traditional shoes 42．How did Mycoskie respond to the criticism of the projects like TOMS? A．He inspired other similar projects. B．He donated more money to charity. C．He turned his customers into volunteers. D．He hand-delivered shoes to the kids by himself. 43．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A．The Future of Shoe Making B．A New Business Model C．An Experienced Entrepreneur D．The Shoe Giver 话题5 社区生活与季节感知 Passage 1 （22-23学年高二上·上海市复旦大学附属中学·期末） Noah reached for his guitar, remembering his father as he did so, thinking how much he missed him. He strummed once, adjusted the tension on two strings, then strummed again. This time it sounded about right, and he began to play. Soft music, quiet music. He hummed for a little while at first, then began to sing as night came down around him. He played and sang until the sun was gone and the sky black. It was a little after seven when he quit, and he settled back into his chair and began to rock. By habit, he looked upward and saw Orion and the Big Dipper, Gemini and the Pole Star, twinkling in the autumn sky. He started to run the numbers in his head, then stopped. He knew he’d spent almost his entire savings on the house and would have to find a job again soon, but he pushed the thought away and decided to enjoy the remaining months of restoration without worrying about it. Besides, thinking about money usually bored him. Early on, he’d learned to enjoy simple things, things that couldn’t be bought, and he had a hard time understanding people who felt otherwise. It was another trait he got from his father. Clem, his hound dog, came up to him then and nuzzled his hand before lying down at his feet. “Hey, girl, how’re you doing?” he asked as he patted her head, and she whined softly, her soft round eyes peering upward. A car accident had taken her leg, but she still moved well enough and kept him company on quiet nights like these. He was thirty-one now, not too old, but old enough to be lonely. He hadn’t dated since he’d been back here, hadn’t met anyone who remotely interested him. It was his own fault, he knew. There was something that kept a distance between him and any woman who started to get close, something he wasn’t sure he could change even if he tried. And sometimes in the moments right before sleep came, he wondered if he was destined to be alone forever. The evening passed, staying warm, nice. Noah listened to the crickets and the rustling leaves, thinking that the sound of nature was more real and aroused more emotion than things like cars and planes. Natural things gave back more than they took, and their sounds always brought him back to the way man was supposed to be. “It’ll keep you from going crazy,” his father had told him the day he’d shipped out. “It’s God’s music and it’ll take you home.” He finished his tea, went inside, found a book, then turned on the porch light on his way back out. After sitting down again, he looked at the book. It was old, the cover was torn, and the pages were stained with mud and water. It was Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, and he had carried it with him throughout the war. It had even taken a bullet for him once. He rubbed the cover, dusting it off just a little. Then he let the book open randomly and read the words in front of him: This is thy hour O Soul, thy free flight into the wordless. Away from books, away from art, the day erased, the lesson done. Thee fully forth emerging, silent, gazing, pondering the themes thou lovest best. Night, sleep, death and the stars. For some reason Whitman always reminded him of New Bern, and he was glad he’d come back. Though he’d been away from fourteen years, this was home and he knew a lot of people here, most of them from his youth. Like so many southern towns, the people who lived here never changed, they just grew a bit older. 44．The underlined sentence in paragraph two is the equivalent of “_________”. A．he hated those who were unable to appreciate simple things in life B．he didn’t see eye to eye with people who liked to save money C．he had difficulty in figuring out how he got this trait from his father D．he didn’t understand why people were so materialistic 45．Which of the following is NOT true according the passage? A．Noah often played the guitar and observed the stars. B．Clem the dog showed great affection for her master. C．Noah was destined to be alone since no woman seemed interested in him. D．Noah planned to restore his house before landing himself a job. 46．Which of the following statements would Noah’s father most agree with? A．Patients suffering from mental disorder can be cured by nature. B．The closer you are to nature, the closer you are to your true self. C．Where there is God’s music, there is home. D．A good book is a man’s best company. 47．Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman _________. A．had been a treasure but was now too damaged to read B．recorded the lives of New Bern’s people who never changed over the years C．was beyond Noah’s understanding so he randomly picked up some words to read D．stirred a feeling of nostalgia in Noah Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·上海市七宝中学·期中） For years, spring in our town was welcomed by Leon and Jo Martin, who owned the Dairy Queen. Every year, after their winter stay in Florida, they would post the words “Now Hiring” on their sign. I would walk past, see the sign, see Leon and Jo readying for their spring opening, and feel winter’s departure. It was as accurate an indication of spring as any calendar. When they died and their children sold the Dairy Queen to an out-of-town outfit who kept it open year-round, it threw off our town’s circadian rhythms (生物钟). Something terrible. We’re still not sure when spring begins. Well, that’s not entirely accurate. When the implement store on the west edge of town, where Johnston’s IGA grocery store used to be, stops selling snowplows and starts selling lawn mowers, that’s a pretty good sign winter is coming to an end. If they should drop the ball, Frank Gladden is sure to stand at our Quaker meeting and announce that volunteers are needed for our spring fish fry. Frank’s announcement is as reliable as any clock and invariably mixed with worry and regret that this might be the last year of the fish fry if volunteers aren’t forthcoming. “We’re not getting any younger,” he announces. Frank is 82 years old, but he’s been saying that since 1961, so we Quakers aren’t alarmed. The Fairfield Friends Fish Fry is as constant as sunrise. But let us suppose both the implement store and Frank Gladden neglect their duties and we are cast adrift, unaware of spring’s arrival. We would then have to look and see whether Bill Eddy, our town’s plumber, was wearing a coat. When the first leaf falls to the ground in the autumn, Bill pulls on his Carhartt coat and doesn’t remove it until spring. I’ve known Bill since we were in first grade together, so I know well about his habits. He wears that Carhartt everywhere, inside and outside. There are other signs of spring if one is watchful. The deer lighten in color, the dog sheds, the buds swell, the snow melts on the south hillside, and the bloodroot in our woodlot pushes out its petals. The calf (牛犊) appears, following its mother because of hunger. Who needs a calendar when a calf is nearby? 48．What can be learned about the Dairy Queen from the first paragraph? A．It was moved to Florida. B．It used to be closed in winter. C．It is now owned by Leon and Jo’s children. D．It has several branches out of the town. 49．According to the writer, which of the following is a sign that winter is over? A．The deer turns into a darker color. B．Bill Eddy stops wearing his Carhartt coat. C．The Quaker meeting starts to call for volunteers. D．Johnston’s IGA grocery store starts to sell lawn mowers. 50．By “as constant as sunrise”, the writer means that the Fairfield Friends Fish Fry ________. A．has a long history B．makes excellent fried fish C．opens very early every day D．is sure to continue its business 51．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A．Why I Love Spring B．Every Changing Spring C．How I Know It’s Spring D．Spring: All Comes to Life 话题6 科技与社会现象 Passage 1 （22-23学年高二上·上海市吴淞中学·期末） According to the recent news, Massachusetts’s technical and community colleges will not outsource(外包)management of their facilities to a private company, a decision one leader said was bolstered by an analysis of spending at each campus. In an email sent Monday to college presidents in the Massachusetts Board of Regents system, outgoing Chancellor John Morgan said an internal analysis showed that each campus’ spending on facilities management fell well below the industry standards identified by the state. Morgan said those findings-which included data from the system’s 13 community colleges, 27 technical colleges and six universities-were part of the decision not to move forward with Governor Bill Hasam’s proposal to privatize management of state buildings in an effort to save money. “While these numbers are still being validated by the state,we feel any adjustments they might suggest will be immaterial,” Morgan wrote to the presidents. “System institutions are operating very efficiently based on this analysis, raising the question of the value of pursuing a broad scale outsourcing initiative.” Worker’s advocates have criticized Hasam’s plan,saying it would mean some campus workers would lose their jobs or benefits. Hasam has said colleges would be free to opt in or out of the out souring plan, which has not been finalized. Morgan notified the Hasam administration of his decision to opt out in a letter sent last week. That letter, which includes several concerns Morgan has with the plan, was originally obtained by The Commercial Appeal in Memphis. In an email statement from the state’s Office of Customer Focused Government, which is examining the possibility of outsourcing, spokeswoman Michelle R. Martin said officials were still working to analyze the data from the Board of Regents. Data on management expenses at the college system and in other state departments will be part of a “business justification” the state will use as officials deliberate the specifics of an outsourcing plan. “The state’s facilities management project team is still in the process of developing its business justification and expects to have that completed and available to the public at the end of February,” Martin said. “At this time there is nothing to take action on since the analysis has yet to be completed.” Morgan’s comments on outsourcing mark the second time this month that he has come out against one of Haslam’s plans for higher education in Massachusetts. Morgan said last week that he would retire at the end of January because of the governor’s proposal to split off six universities of the Board of Regents system and create separate governing boards for each of them. In his resignation letter, Morgan called the reorganization “unworkable”. 52．What do we learn about the decision of technical and community colleges in Massachusetts? A．It has been flatly rejected by the governor. B．It is backed by a campus spending analysis. C．It will boost their financial situation. D．It has ignored their faculty’s demands. 53．What does the campus spending analysis reveal? A．Facilities management has greatly improved in recent years. B．Private companies play an important role in campus management. C．Colleges exercise foil control over Their own financial affairs. D．Facilities management by colleges is more cost-effective. 54．Workers’ supporters argue that Bill Haslam’s proposal would ______. A．render a number of campus workers jobless B．deprive colleges of the right to manage their facilities C．make workers less motivated in performing duties D．lead to the privatization of campus facilities 55．What do we learn from the state spokeswoman’s response to John Morgan’s decision? A．The college spending analysis justifies the outsourcing plan. B．The outsourcing plan is not yet finalized. C．The outsourcing plan will be implemented. D．The state officials are confident about the outsourcing plan. Passage 2 （23-24学年高二上·广东省东莞市东华高级中学·期末） It’s dinner time. Susan Green sets the table. Her husband Michael and two children take their seats at the table, and an awkward silence descends (降临). 14-year-old Carolyn plays restlessly with a fork, while 16-year-old Billy frowns(皱眉) at the dish in front of him. Meanwhile, Michael reaches absently for an object that isn’t there, an unmistakable look of disappointment on his face. The Greens are experiencing  their  first  evening  without  electronic devices (电子设备 ),  as part of a month-long experiment to see if going without technology will make them a happier family. The use of electronic devices has increased greatly over the past 10 years, and recent studies suggest that they may be responsible for decreased levels of happiness. Susan Green had noticed these worrying tendencies in her own family. “I was often telling Billy to turn off his game and go and get some fresh air, or Carolyn to stop chatting with her friends and get some sleep. What worried me more is that when they invited their friends over, I would find them all sitting together looking at their phones and not talking,” she says. Susan’s concerns made her carry out her own research into the issue. When she came across an article in a weekend newspaper about people who gave up using electronic devices for a month, she was eager to try it with her own family. However, she realised that it was going to take more than reading an article to persuade them. “I found some of the research mentioned in the article very worrying, but I doubted if my family would be convinced, ” she says. “But I wanted to avoid financial rewards(金钱奖励), as they felt a bit too individualistic.” In the end, the promise of a fun family day out at a theme park persuaded the Greens to go tech-free for a whole month. The Green family’s experiment is now over, but they have made a promise to try and stick to some of the rules that they established during their tech-free month. Susan feels delighted with the results of the experiment and is certain that it helped her to achieve her aim of improving her family’s happiness. 56．Why did everybody at the table seem unhappy? A．They didn’t like the food. B．Someone argued with the others. C．Someone was absent from this family gathering. D．They were experiencing an evening without technology. 57．What about Billy and Carolyn troubled Susan most? A．They had fallen behind with their studies. B．They failed to get on with their friends. C．They were afraid to talk when being in front of others. D．They were glued to their screens when being with their friends. 58．How did Susan persuade her family to get involved in her experiment? A．By reading them an article. B．By promising them a day out at a park. C．By providing financial rewards for them. D．By introducing them to people with similar issues. 59．What would be the best title for this text? A．Technology has never been far from us B．A tech-free month helps improve a family’s happiness C．Parents show understanding of their children’s media use D．Happiness in the digital age is never an individual matter Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·上海大学附属中学·期中） At the end of 2019, I learned that Here After Al, whose goal is to let the living communicate with the dead, was looking for applicants of its new AI project. Interested in what it was promising, I applied to experiment the software on my very- much- alive parents. At first, I thought it would be just a fun project to see what was technologically possible. Then their health condition added some urgency to the experiment. I was frightened that my parents might die since my father had been diagnosed with cancer and my mother was recently developing symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease, and that with the distance between us, I might never have the chance to say goodbye. The first step was an interview. My parents were asked questions by a technician for hours— about everything from their earliest memories to what they believe will happen after they die. Whether through illness- generated concerns or a willingness to humor their daughter, my parents put up zero resistance. The company then took their responses and started to create the voice assistants. A few months later, my virtual parents arrived via email attachment. When I communicated with them through the app on my phone, my hands were shaking. I hadn’t seen my actual, real parents for six months. They told me personal stories I’d never heard. They gave me life advice and told me things about their childhoods, as well as my own. It was mesmerizing. Personally, I have mixed feelings about my experiment. I’m glad to have my virtual（虚拟的）parents. They’ve enabled me to learn new things about my parents, and it’s comforting to think that those bots will be there even when my parents aren’t. On the other hand, I can’t help but find it sad that it took a stranger interviewing my parents for me to properly appreciate the complex people they are. But I feel lucky to have had the chance to grasp that — and to still have the precious opportunity to spend more time with them and learn more about them, face to face, no technology involved. 60．Why did the author initially join the AI project? A．To preserve her parents’ voice. B．To test out the new technology. C．To learn more about her parents’ life. D．To remove the worry about her parents’ health. 61．What can we learn about the author’s parents? A．They liked talking a lot. B．They died from the illnesses. C．They provided data for the project. D．They opposed joining the project at first. 62．What does the underlined word “mesmerizing” mean in paragraph 4? A．Fascinating. B．Alarming. C．Inspiring. D．Entertaining. 63．What does the author realize at last? A．AI means never saying goodbye to our parents. B．The real connection with our parents matters most. C．The advances in AI technology have pro s and cons. D．AI allows us to learn more about our virtual parents. 13 / 26 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $专题01 阅读理解记叙文常考话题 话题1 旅行与冒险经历 话题4 善举与公益行动 话题2 人物故事与励志成长 话题5 社区生活与季节感知 话题3 教育成长与校园生活 话题6 科技与社会现象 39 / 41 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 旅行与冒险经历 Passage 1 （22-23学年高二上·上海市华东师范大学附属中学·期末） Margo and I were nine. Our parents were friends, so we would sometimes play together, biking past the tree-lined streets to Jefferson Park, the leisure spot of our neighborhood. I always got nervous whenever Margo was about to show up. It could be that she was both cool and gorgeous with the pink T-shirt featuring a green dragon breathing a fire of orange glitter. Or it could be the way she biked, standing up, her arms locked as she leaned above the handle bars. At the time, I fancied myself an inventor and I told Margo about an idea I had for an invention called the Ringolator, a gigantic cannon that would shoot big, colored rocks into a very low orbit, giving Earth the same rings that Saturn (土星) has. Margo just beamed brightly, shaking her head. I’d been in the park so many times before that it was mapped in my mind, so we were only a few steps inside when I began to sense that the world was out of order. “Look! There.” Margo said quietly, calmly. She was pointing. And then I realized what was different. There was a live oak a few feet ahead. Thick and ancient-looking. That was not new. The playground on our right. Not new either. But now, a guy wearing a gray suit, leaning against the trunk of the oak tree, not moving. That was new. He kept his mouth open in a way that mouth generally shouldn’t be. “He’s drunk,” I said, “and dangerously drunk.” I took two small steps backward. Maybe he was a zombie. I knew zombies weren’t real, but he surely looked like one. And if I made any sudden movements, he might wake up and attack. As I took those two steps back, Margo took two equally small and quiet steps forward. “His eyes are open,” she said. “We gotta go home,” I said. She took another two steps. This time she was close enough and she reached out to touch his foot. “He’s gone,” Margo said, as if I couldn’t tell. (From “Paper Towns” by John Green with major adaption) 9．Why the author “always got nervous whenever Margo was about to show up”? A．He was afraid that Margo might give him a lesson physically. B．He felt that Margo’s way of riding a bike could put them both in danger. C．He had admiration for the cool and gorgeous appearance and action of Margo. D．He didn’t like the horrifying green dragon breathing a fire of orange glitter. 10．How does Margo feel about the author’s invention of a “Ringolator”? A．It was a brilliant idea that may change the world. B．It sounded silly yet amusing, so she showed her kindness. C．It called for experiment in the Jefferson Park. D．It gave out beams of light and was bright. 11．What happened to the man most probably? A．He was playing hide and seek. B．He was a new comer to the park. C．He was already dead when found. D．He was becoming a zombie 12．What can best describe Margo? A．Gorgeous and timid. B．Innocent and cute. C．Bright and imaginative. D．Calm and brave. 【答案】9．C 10．B 11．C 12．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了玛戈和作者一次在杰斐逊公园的经历。 9．推理判断题。根据第二段“I always got nervous whenever Margo was about to show up. It could be that she was both cool and gorgeous with the pink T-shirt featuring a green dragon breathing a fire of orange glitter. Or it could be the way she biked, standing up, her arms locked as she leaned above the handle bars.(每当玛戈要出现时，我总是很紧张。可能是因为她穿了一件粉色T恤，上面印着一条喷着橙色闪光的绿龙，看起来既酷又漂亮。也可能是她骑车的方式，站着，双臂锁住，靠在车把上)”可推知，每当玛戈要出现的时候，作者总是很紧张，因为他很欣赏玛戈冷静、华丽的外表和动作。故选C项。 10．推理判断题。根据第三段“At the time, I fancied myself an inventor and I told Margo about an idea I had for an invention called the Ringolator, a gigantic cannon that would shoot big, colored rocks into a very low orbit, giving Earth the same rings that Saturn  has. Margo just beamed brightly, shaking her head.(那时，我幻想自己是一个发明家，我告诉玛戈我有一个发明的想法，叫做Ringolator，一个巨大的大炮，可以把巨大的彩色岩石发射到非常低的轨道上，给地球带来和土星一样的光环。玛戈只是灿烂地微笑着，摇着头)”可推知，玛戈认为作者发明“Ringolator”的想法听起来很傻，但很有趣，所以她表现出了她的善意。故选B项。 11．细节理解题。根据最后一段““He’s gone,” Margo said, as if I couldn’t tell.(“他死了，”玛戈说，好像我看不出来似的)”可知，那个人被发现时已经死了。故选C项。 12．推理判断题。根据第十段“As I took those two steps back, Margo took two equally small and quiet steps forward. “His eyes are open,” she said.(当我往后退两步时，玛戈也悄悄地向前迈了两小步。“他的眼睛是睁着的，”她说)”以及倒数第二段“She took another two steps. This time she was close enough and she reached out to touch his foot.(她又走了两步。这次她离他够近了，伸手去摸他的脚)”可推断出，在遇到未知的时候，玛戈能冷静的上去探索，并且大胆的去触碰。由此推知，她是冷静而又勇敢的。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·上海市第三女子中学·期中） Last October I was on a diving holiday in the Philippines with seven other advanced divers. I dived off the boat slowly sinking to about 20m. After nearly 45 minutes, the sound of my breathing was drowned out by a low rumble like an engine and I felt deep powerful vibrations (震动) as if a big boat was passing overhead. The instructor and I both swam next to each other, staying close to the side of the reef (礁石), because the situation felt extremely sinister. Then the vibration became so intense that I could feel it in my bones and then the sound turned into a deafening roar. Suddenly, a few meters below us, breaks began forming and the sand was sucked down. That’s when I got what it was. The noise was the sound of the earth splintering open and grinding against itself. The instructor and I held hands and looked into each other’s eyes, and I felt comforted by his presence. My body went on high alert, ready to react. But I had no power over whatever this was. The only option was to stay very still and let it do whatever it’s going to do. It took enormous willpower to resist the urge to swim to the surface, which was not sensible as the situation on the surface at that time was ambiguous with potential threats pending. Soon we saw other divers. The sound and vibration lasted only two or three minutes. We all held hands to avoid decompression sickness, which can be fatal. When up, it was a huge relief to see all the divers safe. Back on the boat, we rushed to check the news and discovered we had witnessed a huge earthquake, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale. It released more energy than 30 Hiroshima bombs, though it seemed that we were not at the epicenter (震中). I was high and felt extremely lucky not because of my recent survival miracle, but to have experienced nature at its most stunning and its most frightening moment. 1．The underlined word in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______. A．dangerous B．urgent C．confusing D．harmonious 2．Why didn’t the author rise to the surface before the vibration stopped? A．Because the he was very afraid of big waves. B．Because he had lost all the strengths to swim. C．Because he could sense the unclear water situation. D．Because he tried to avoid unexpected danger above. 3．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．At the beginning of the event, a big boat passed by causing big vibration. B．All the divers used the reef as the protection against the violent vibration. C．I felt relieved as the instructor was experienced in handling situations like this. D．Powerless to fight nature, all the divers tried to cooperate and help each other. 4．Why did the author feel fortunate on the boat? A．Because he was not at the epicenter of the earthquake. B．Because he finally survived a huge earthquake. C．Because he could witness a rare natural phenomenon. D．Because he didn’t suffer from decompression sickness. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己在菲律宾潜水时经历地震的故事。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线单词上文的内容“After nearly 41 minutes, the sound of my breathing was drowned out by a low rumble like an engine and I felt deep powerful vibrations (震动) as if a big boat was passing overhead. The instructor and I both swam next to each other, staying close to the side of the reef (过了将近41分钟，我的呼吸声被一声低沉的轰鸣声淹没了，就像引擎发出的轰鸣声，我感到一种强烈的震动，好像有一艘大船从我头顶驶过。教练和我并排游着，紧靠礁石的一侧)”可知，在听到轰鸣声和感觉到震动以后，作者和教练紧靠在礁石的一侧肯定是因为他们感觉到危险，所以划线单词sinister的意义为“险恶的；不祥的”，与dangerous意义相近。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第五段的句子“It took enormous willpower to resist the urge to swim to the surface, which was not sensible as the situation on the surface at that time was ambiguous with potential threats pending.(要克制住游向水面的冲动需要巨大的意志力，这是不明智的，因为当时水面上的情况模糊不清，潜在的威胁迫在眉睫)”可知，在震动停止之前作者没有浮上水面是因为水面上的情况也不清楚，有潜在的威胁，他在试图避免上面的意外危险。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第六段“The sound and vibration lasted only two or three minutes. We all held hands to avoid decompression sickness, which can be fatal. When up, it was a huge relief to see all the divers safe.(声音和震动只持续了两三分钟。我们都手拉手，以避免可能致命的减压病。上岸后，看到所有潜水员都安然无恙，我松了一口气)”可知，由于无力与自然抗争，所有的潜水员都努力合作，互相帮助。故选D项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一句“I was high and felt extremely lucky not because of my recent survival miracle, but to have experienced nature at its most stunning and its most frightening moment.(我很兴奋，觉得自己非常幸运，不是因为我最近的生存奇迹，而是因为我经历了大自然最令人震惊和最可怕的时刻)”可知，在船上作者感到幸运是因为他能目睹一种罕见的自然现象。故选C项。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·上海市吴淞中学·期中） Last summer, I embarked on an adventure that I will never forget. My friends and I decided to go hiking in the remote mountains, which we had once explored for the collection of samples for our scientific research. Located far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the mountains appeal to us hikers by the unique scenery. We packed our bags with essentials and set off early in the morning. The hike started off smoothly. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the air was crisp and clean. We followed the trail, chatting and laughing as we went along. However, little did we know that our peaceful hike was about to take a dramatic turn. As we climbed higher, the trail became more difficult to follow. The map we had seemed outdated, and the compass wasn’t cooperating. Suddenly, we realized we were lost. Panic began to set in, but we quickly reminded ourselves to stay calm and think of a solution. We decided to find a safe spot to rest and reassess our situation. After a short search, we found a small cave nearby, which provided some shelter from the sun. Inside the cave, we gathered our thoughts and discussed our options. One of my friends suggested we backtrack along the trail, but another thought we should keep going forward in hopes of finding a trail or a landmark we could recognize. In the end, we decided to take a gamble and continue forward. We marked our path with stones and branches to ensure we could backtrack if necessary. As we walked, we kept our eyes peeled for any signs of civilization or a familiar trail. Hours passed, and the sun began to set. Our spirits were low, and our energy was decreasing. Just when we thought all hope was lost, we spotted a faint light in the distance. With renewed determination, we hurried towards it. As we got closer, we realized it was a small mountain hut, occupied by a friendly old man. He welcomed us in, offered us food and water, and listened to our story. With his help, we were able to find our way back to the main trail the next morning. Looking back on that adventure, I realize how important it is to stay calm and think clearly in difficult situations. It was a challenging experience, but it also taught me valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of preparation. 1．What was the purpose of the author’s trip? A．To visit a friend in the remote mountains. B．To relax himself by hiking in the remote mountains. C．To collect samples for a scientific study. D．To take photographs of the unique scenery. 2．Which of the following item is most likely to be the “essentials” mentioned by the author in paragraph 1? A．Makeups B．Laptops C．Compasses D．Headphones 3．What did the author and his friends do after finding a safe spot to rest? A．They waited for help to arrive. B．They slept for a few hours to regain energy. C．They discussed their options and made a plan. D．They decided to hike back down the mountain immediately. 4．What did the old man in the mountain hut do for the author and his friends? A．He guided them back to the main trail. B．He provided them with food and shelter C．He called for rescue services. D．He offered them medical assistance. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了去年夏天在山里的一次冒险经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的句子“My friends and I decided to go hiking in the remote mountains, which we had once explored for the collection of samples for our scientific research. (我和我的朋友决定去深山远足，我们曾经探索过那里，为我们的科学研究收集样本。)”可知，作者旅行的目的是为科学研究收集样本。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据上文的“My friends and I decided to go hiking in the remote mountains”和“We packed our bags with”以及第三段的句子“The map we had seemed outdated, and the compass wasn’t cooperating. (我们的地图似乎过时了，指南针也不配合。)”可知，作者和朋友去山里远足，包里装的必需品一定是指南针。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段的句子“We decided to find a safe spot to rest and reassess our situation. After a short search, we found a small cave nearby, which provided some shelter from the sun. Inside the cave, we gathered our thoughts and discussed our options. (我们决定找一个安全的地方休息一下，重新评估一下我们的处境。经过短暂的搜寻，我们在附近找到了一个小洞穴，可以遮阳。在洞穴里，我们收集了我们的想法，讨论了我们的选择。)”和第五段的句子“In the end, we decided to take a gamble and continue forward. (最后，我们决定赌一把，继续前进。)”可知，作者和他的朋友们在找到一个安全的地方休息后，他们讨论了他们的选择，并制定了一个计划。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的最后一句“With his help, we were able to find our way back to the main trail the next morning. (在他的帮助下，第二天早上我们找到了回到主干道的路。)”可知，老人指引他们回到了主干道的路。故选A项。 话题2 人物故事与励志成长 Passage 1 （22-23学年高二上·上海市浦东区南汇中学·期末） It was time for Mr. Rocco to shut up the shop when I hurried into the flower shop. “Now, what is it you want?” Mr. Rocco turned to me. “I want the most beautiful flower you have,” I replied. “And just how much do you have to pay for this most beautiful flower?” I held out a wet hand showing a quarter and dime. He nodded, and then showed me a plant on the counter. “I can give you this one for 35 cents,” he said. “Aw, gee,” I protested, “it looks like a weed (草) !” About 18 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with faded red paper. “Now trust me, boy — I promise that tomorrow morning when you get up, you will find your most beautiful flower,” said Mr. Rocco. I knew him to be a good honest man, so I agreed to take it. It was almost midnight when I arrived home. Mum was seriously sick and using the front bedroom. I looked in to see if she was asleep, and then quietly tiptoed in and set the plant on the table beside her bed. I wanted her to be surprised when she woke on Mother’s Day. The next morning, I dressed and hurried downstairs. The sun was shining through the kitchen window as I looked into Mum’s room and glanced over at the table where the plant was. My goodness! There were three big yellow trumpet-shaped blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco said — the most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mum, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged me till it hurt. Then, remembering her contagious condition and that she wasn’t supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go. My dear mum died the next night. The moment she hugged me turned out to be the most wonderful moment of my life. Not only had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but I’d always know how much she loved me. 1．The author didn’t like the plant at first sight because __________. A．the packing of the plant was of poor quality B．the plant was actually a weed C．the plant appeared too ordinary to become the most beautiful flower D．he thought Mr. Rocco was reluctant to do the deal with him 2．Mother’s condition was “contagious” because __________. A．she was at the death’s door B．she suffered from an illness C．others were sick of her appearance D．virus might spread from her to others 3．When the mother hugged the author tightly, it showed that __________. A．she liked being given gifts on Mother’s Day B．she valued what had been done for her C．she was aware of the approaching of death D．she was touched by the beauty of the flower 4．Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A．Flower of love B．A Son’s Love for Mother C．Low Price, High Value D．A Special Mother’s Day 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者买了一株花为生病的妈妈庆祝母亲节，妈妈看到盛开的鲜花很感动，然而第二天晚上妈妈去世了。 1．细节理解题。文章第一段讲到“About 18 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with faded red paper. (这株植物大约有18英寸高，放在一个小罐子里，上面覆盖着褪色的红纸。)”可知作者第一眼就不喜欢这种植物，因为植物的包装质量很差，故选A。 2．细节理解题。文章倒数第二段讲到“Then, remembering her contagious condition and that she wasn’t supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go. (然后，她想起了她的传染性状况，她不应该碰我，她很快就让我走了)”可知，母亲的病情具有“传染性”，因为病毒可能会从她身上传播给其他人。故选D。 3．推理判断题。文章倒数第二段讲到“There were three big yellow trumpet-shaped blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco said — the most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mum, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged me till it hurt. (天哪有三朵巨大的黄色喇叭状花朵。就像罗科先生说的那样—这是我见过的最美丽的花！当我看着妈妈时，她笑了，眼泪顺着脸颊往下流。她伸出手让我靠近，然后把我拉近，拥抱我直到疼。)”可知妈妈紧紧抱着作者是因为她被这朵花的美丽所打动，故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述作者买了一株花为生病的妈妈庆祝母亲节，妈妈看到盛开的鲜花很感动，然而第二天晚上妈妈去世了。再结合最后一段的“Not only had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but I’d always know how much she loved me. (那株美丽的植物不仅表达了我有多爱她，而且我也知道她有多爱我)”可知这篇文章的最佳标题是：爱之花，故选A。 Passage 2 （22-23学年高二上·上海市华东师范大学第二附属中学·期末） My sister Debbie had a baby the other day. Her labor (分娩) went pretty well — nothing out of the ordinary. I just can’t say the same for her ride to the hospital. As a number of us from the family gathered in my sister’s hospital room to see the new baby, she gave an account of her trip to the emergency room. It began as most do — she woke up around 4 a. m. feeling the early pangs (阵痛) of labor. For the next two hours, she and her husband Bill timed the contractions (孪缩), and around 7 a. m. decided it was time to leave for the hospital. On the way, however, Bill announced that he needed to stop at Starbucks for some coffee. “Excuse me?” my sister asked. “I’m in labor — remember?” “But I might get sick if I don’t have my morning coffee,” Bill explained. Bill promised her that he’d order the coffee to go. The next thing Debbie knew was that her husband was rushing into their local coffee shop. Inside, the attendants behind the counter recognized Bill, and knew he was expecting a second son, and asked when the baby was due. “Today,” Bill said ordering his Americano.” “Today?” the cashier asked. Bill nodded. “Yep, Debbie is already in labor.” Everyone offered up congratulations. “So, where’s your wife?” someone finally asked. “Out there,” Bill said pointing toward the parking lot where my sister was sitting in the car puffing heavily through a contraction. “Was she OK with stopping here?” the attendant asked, amazement in her voice. “Not really,” Bill answered. “Yeah, that’s probably why she isn’t waving back.” As my sister concluded the story, Bill looked around at the disapproving faces in the hospital room. “What’s wrong with that?” he asked. “I had to have my coffee.” I think his mother best summed it up when she announced, “I’m ashamed of my son.” In his defense, Bill told us that he had been through the labor drill before with his first son, and therefore, he knew he had time for a quick cup of coffee. He also pointed out that he did ask my sister if she wanted something to drink, too. Finally, Bill looked to me, the only other male in the room and asked if I agreed with him. “I’m not saying a word,” I replied looking around the women in the room. “We’re outnumbered in here.” I also explained that if I were ever having a heart attack, I wasn’t calling him for a ride to the hospital. 5．Debbie left home for the hospital _________ she felt the pangs of labor. A．as soon as B．soon after C．a while after D．a few minutes before 6．Who is the writer of the story? A．Debbie’s sister. B．Bill’s father-in-law. C．Debbie’s mother. D．Bill’s brother-in-law. 7．From his behavior we can see that Bill is _________. A．not in love with his wife B．a little inconsiderate C．popular in the neighborhood D．a very experienced father 8．Which of the following might be the best title of the story? A．A coffee addict’s adventure B．A ride out of the ordinary C．Women outnumber men D．Family affairs are hard to deal with 【答案】5．C 6．D 7．B 8．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者的妹妹Debbie在前往医院生孩子的路上时，Debbie的丈夫Bill还执意要买咖啡喝的故事。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段的“It began as most do — she woke up around 4 a. m. feeling the early pangs (阵痛) of labor. For the next two hours, she and her husband Bill timed the contractions (孪缩), and around 7 a. m. decided it was time to leave for the hospital.(和大多数人一样，她在凌晨4点左右醒来，感到阵痛。在接下来的两个小时里，她和丈夫比尔计算了宫缩的时间，早上7点左右，他们决定是时候去医院了。)”可知，Debbie感到阵痛后过了一段时间才离开家去了医院。故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据第一段的“My sister Debbie had a baby the other day.(我妹妹黛比前几天生了个孩子。)”和倒数第三段的“Finally, Bill looked to me, the only other male in the room and asked if I agreed with him.(最后，Bill看着我——房间里唯一的另一位男性，问我是否同意他的看法。)”可知，作者是Debbie的哥哥，也就是Bill的小舅子，故选D。 7．推理判断题。根据第三段的“On the way, however, Bill announced that he needed to stop at Starbucks for some coffee.(然而，在路上，Bill宣布他要去星巴克喝点咖啡。)”可知，在妻子要去生孩子的路上Bill还要坚持去买咖啡，说明他是一个不体贴的人，故选B。 8．主旨大意题。根据第三段的“On the way, however, Bill announced that he needed to stop at Starbucks for some coffee.(然而，在路上，Bill宣布他要去星巴克喝点咖啡。)”，第六段的“The next thing Debbie knew was that her husband was rushing into their local coffee shop.(Debbie所知道的下一件事就是她丈夫冲进了他们当地的咖啡店。)”和倒数第六段的““I had to have my coffee.”(“我必须喝咖啡。”)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者的妹妹Debbie在前往医院生孩子的路上时，Debbie的丈夫Bill还执意要买咖啡喝的故事，因此最好的题目是A选项“A coffee addict’s adventure(一个咖啡成瘾者的冒险)”。故选A。 Passage 3 （23-24学年高二上·上海市崇明区横沙中学·期末） In my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area. Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight-mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness. From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy’s classroom, I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don’t know, poke greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground. Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive he Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one-and-only steak house in the area celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph.D．degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. 25．“Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to________ A．a program directed by Dorothy B．a course given by the author C．an activity held by the students D．an organization sponsored by Union College 26．Upon arriving at the classroom, he author was cheered up by ________. A．a warm welcome B．the sight of poke greens C．Dorothy’s latest projects D．a big dinner made for her 27．What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph? A．She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant. B．She got a pen as a gift from the author. C．She passed the required assessment. D．She received her Ph. D．degree. 28．What does the author mainly intend to tell us? A．Whatever you do, you must do it carefully. B．Whoever you are, you deserve equal treatment. C．However poor you are, you have the right to education. D．Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement. 【答案】25．B 26．A 27．C 28．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Dorothy在贫困地区从事教育工作的故事，告诉我们，不管我们在哪里，都可以取得成就，实现自己的梦想。 25．细节理解题。根据第一段中“I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. (我认识多萝西是在20世纪80年代初，当时我在肯塔基州巴伯维尔市的联合学院教授儿童早期发展课程)”可知，本段所说Early Childhood Development(儿童早期发展)是指作者开设的课程。故选B项。 26．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Upon arriving at Dorothy’s classroom, I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. (一到Dorothy的教室，我就受到了笑脸的欢迎，受到了女王般的待遇)”可知，一到教室，作者就受到热烈的欢迎。故选A项。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. (她参加了评估，所有领域都通过了)”可推知，Dorothy通过了所需要的评估。故选C项。 28．推理判断题。通读全文，根据第一段中“In my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to ‘Bloom where you are planted.’ It reminds me of Dorothy. (在我的客厅里，有一块牌匾建议我‘你被种在哪里，就在哪里开花’。它让我想起了Dorothy)”可推知，本文通过Dorothy的故事，告诉我们，不管我们在哪里，都可以取得成就，实现自己的梦想。故选D项。 Passage 4 （22-23学年高二上·上海市奉贤区致远高级中学·期末） As the pandemic started, so, too, did my journey as a Ph.D．student in a new country. Lockdown and homesickness combined to leave me feeling isolated and desperate to meet people. So, when I received an email one morning inviting volunteers to join the university’s graduate students’ society, I was intrigued. I worried that getting involved in extracurriculars would be a distraction from my Ph.D．work; I thought doing experiments and reading papers were supposed to be my sole priorities. But maybe this was my chance to make friends and find the connections I was missing. I searched for opportunities that would involve teamwork and engagement both within and outside the university. A newly fledged venture matching graduate students with jobs and internships caught my eye, which needed placement coordinators who would lead teams of graduate student volunteers to help bring in industry partners, determine logistics, and work with the university administration and student applicants. I had no relevant experience, but I decided I might as well go for it and apply due to its requirement for interactions with others. The first few weeks in my new role were frustrating. Along with my routine Ph.D．work, I was suddenly managing a team of four volunteers and arranging virtual meetings with industry professionals and startup founders. I found I was busier than ever before, but I enjoyed the daily mix of activities. It was an antidote (解药) to isolation, bringing me into contact with people from a variety of fields, positions, and backgrounds. At first I was scared in meetings with industry professionals, feeling I wasn’t prepared or polished enough. But as I gained experience and confidence, the interactions became truly enjoyable and rewarding. I began to feel less lonely and more energetic about my work and life. I also learned about leadership. I asked team members to lead some of our meetings, encouraged them to express their views, and made sure to include them consistently. This approach allowed us to meet our targets while helping everyone feel more invested, fulfilled, and connected—as colleagues, but also as friends. 29．What is the closest meaning of the underlined word “intrigued” in paragraph 1? A．Hesitant. B．Interested. C．Indifferent. D．Optimistic. 30．Why did the author decide to apply for the position as a placement coordinator? A．Because he had relevant experience. B．Because he thought it was his priority. C．Because he wanted to have more interactions with other people. D．Because no one applied for this position. 31．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．The author was informed of this volunteer job by his supervisor. B．The author performed well at the beginning of his volunteering. C．The author was a native who studied in the university. D．The author felt his loneliness was reduced after he participated in volunteering. 32．Which is the best title for this passage? A．Overcoming Isolation during COVID-19. B．Help from Colleagues. C．Lessons Learned from University D．Precious Friendship 【答案】29．B 30．C 31．D 32．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者在异国读博士时遇到新冠疫情，作者感到孤独，但是勇于挑战自己，尝试从未做过的工作，最终丰富了自己的阅历，开阔了自己的视野。 29．词句猜测题。根据第一段的“Lockdown and homesickness combined to leave me feeling isolated and desperate to meet people.(封锁和思乡使我感到孤独，渴望与人见面。)”和“But maybe this was my chance to make friends and find the connections I was missing.(但也许这是我结交朋友的机会找到我所失去的联系。)”可推知，作者收到一封邀请志愿者加入大学研究生社团的电子邮件时，作者很感兴趣，划线词intrigued的意思是“感兴趣的”，和interested意思相近，故选B。 30．推理判断题。根据第二段的“I had no relevant experience, but I decided I might as well go for it and apply due to its requirement for interactions with others.(我没有相关经验，但考虑到它需要与人互动，我决定不妨去应聘。)”可知，作者决定申请安置协调员的职位是因为他想和其他人有更多的互动。故选C。 31．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“I began to feel less lonely and more energetic about my work and life.(我开始感到不那么孤独，对我的工作和生活更有活力。)”可知，作者开始感到不那么孤独，对我的工作和生活更有活力，所以“The author felt his loneliness was reduced after he participated in volunteering.(参加志愿者活动后，作者的孤独感减少了。)”是正确的说法。故选D。 32．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“As the pandemic started, so, too, did my journey as a Ph.D. student in a new country.  Lockdown and homesickness combined to leave me feeling isolated and desperate to meet people.(随着大流行的开始，我在一个新的国家读博士的旅程也开始了。封锁和思乡使我感到孤独，渴望与人见面。)”，第三段的“Along with my routine Ph.D. work, I was suddenly managing a team of four volunteers and arranging virtual meetings with industry professionals and startup founders. I found I was busier than ever before, but I enjoyed the daily mix of activities. It was an antidote (解药) to isolation, bringing me into contact with people from a variety of fields, positions, and backgrounds.(除了我的日常博士工作，我突然要管理一个由四名志愿者组成的团队，安排与行业专业人士和初创公司创始人的虚拟会议。我发现我比以前更忙了，但我喜欢每天的各种活动。这是隔离的解药，让我接触到来自不同领域、职位和背景的人。)”和“I began to feel less lonely and more energetic about my work and life.(我开始感到不那么孤独，对我的工作和生活更有活力。)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者在异国读博士时遇到新冠疫情，作者感到孤独，但是勇于挑战自己，尝试从未做过的工作，最终丰富了自己的阅历，开阔了自己的视野，因此最好的标题是A选项“Overcoming Isolation during COVID-19.(克服COVID-19期间的孤独)”，故选A。 话题3 教育成长与校园生活 Passage 1 （22-23学年高二上·上海市第十中学·期末） On occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the materials and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule—no laptop, iPads, phones, etc. When students are told my rule in advance of the class, some of them are not happy. Most students assume that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students assume that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it, so I can relate to my students. The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and truly engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course materials and the class discussion. I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course materials beyond the classroom. I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change, I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up. 33．Some of the students in the history class are unhappy with ________. A．the course materials B．discussion topics C．the author’s class regulations D．others’ misuse of technology 34．Which of the following statements is true? A．The author’s history class received low assessment. B．The students think highly of the author’s history class. C．The author made the rule in that he was against technology. D．The author made the rule mainly because of his unpleasant experiences. 35．According to the author, the use of technology in the classroom may ________. A．improve teaching and offer more help B．allow students to get on well with each other C．prevent students from being involved in class D．help students to better understand complex themes 36．What can we infer from the passage? A．The author will carry on the success in the future. B．Some students will be punished according to the rule. C．More and more students will be absent in history class. D．The author will help students concentrate on what they learn. 【答案】33．C 34．B 35．C 36．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章作者是一名历史老师，他坚持在自己的课上让学生深入学习材料并相互交流想法，但是不可以使用电子产品。 33．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When students are told my rule in advance of the class, some of them are not happy.(当我在课前提前告知这项规定时，有些学生不太开心。)”可知，有些学生不太喜欢历史课是因为作者的这项规定。故选C。 34．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course materials beyond the classroom.(学生们意识到，通过深入的对话和挑战，他们的学习技能已经处于能够脱离课程材料的水平。)”可知，学生们对于作者的历史课评价很高。故选B。 35．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“”Interruptions by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course materials and the class discussion. (技术的干扰往往会分散注意力，让人过度依赖外部信息来获取想法。我希望学生们能从自己的内心深处寻找灵感和想法。我希望他们能互相推动，以不同的方式思考，并在课程材料和课堂讨论之间建立联系。)可知，作者认为在课堂上使用技术会让学生无法专注于课堂。故选C。 36．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change, I’m sticking to my plan.(我并不是说我永远不会改变在历史课不可使用技术的想法，但是在我听到一个真正好的改变的理由之前，我会一直坚持下去。)”可推断，作者在未来还会坚持自己这一成功的做法。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·上海市浦东新区上海师范大学附属中学·期中） Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself. “What could be causing everyone to act this way?” Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real task I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice: flip (掷) a coin. Heads—the commander, and tails—the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver. Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all became clear, “My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution.” The whole world became quiet! How could I know that she meant that George Washington? Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster’s office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet! 1．Why was the author confused about the task? A．He was unfamiliar with American history. B．He followed the advice and flipped a coin. C．He forgot his teacher’s instruction. D．He didn’t know why the teacher gave such a task. 2．The underlined word “burning” in Para. 3 probably means ________. A．annoyed B．ashamed C．ready D．eager 3．In the end, the author turned things around ________. A．by redoing his task B．with his own efforts C．with the help of his grandfather D．under the guidance of his headmaster 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，作者由于不熟悉美国历史在老师布置的作业上闹了笑话，但是凭着自己的努力扭转了局面。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher.(我困惑地瞥了一眼面无表情的老师)”及第二段“It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before.(这似乎很简单：上网查找一个叫乔治·华盛顿的人的信息。因为我对历史的认识来自于我的祖国古代的一位老师，所以我从来没有听说过这个名字)”和“Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.(反面，我的报告将是关于发明花生酱的伟人，乔治·华盛顿·卡弗)”可知，作者的老师让作者写一篇关于美国第一任总统乔治·华盛顿的报告，作者由于并不熟悉美国历史，通过抛硬币的方式选择了发明花生酱的同名之人，因此，看到其他人的反应时，作者感到很困惑。故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据文章第一段“Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher.(我自豪地读着我的文字，环顾四周，发现我的同学们脸上都挂着灿烂的笑容，眼里都含着泪水。我困惑地瞥了一眼面无表情的老师)”及第三段“Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk(几周后，站在这群不友好的人群面前，我完全迷失了。哦，好吧，我放下报告，坐在我的书桌前)”及“to find out what I had done wrong.(找出我做错了什么)”可知，看到课堂上其他人的反应，作者急切地想知道自己到底哪里犯错了，burning与eager意思相近。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster’s office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. . Justice is sweet!(心碎却无所畏惧的我决定扭转局面。我和兰斯洛特老师谈过，但她坚持说，不可以重做；没有新的分数。我觉得这种惩罚是不合理的，我认为我应该得到第二次机会。因此，我全身心地投入到我剩下的一学年的学习中。10个月后，我自己和祖父坐在校长办公室里，进行着完全不同的对话。我笑了笑，回想起年初校长通知我选择跳过六年级的尴尬时刻。正义是美好的)”可知，作者通过自己的努力扭转了局面。故选B。 话题4 善举与公益行动 Passage 1 （24-25学年高二上·上海市交通大学附属中学·期末） I used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I met a courteous human being in this modern era of the so-called Generation X. Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being. I had gone to a fashionable coffee place, with two of my grown-up daughters. The place was crowded with the usual loud crowd and we had to climb a steep flight of stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we were walking down the steep stairs, where the narrow space made climbing down only possible in a single file, with hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down. Just as I was in the middle of the staircase, a gentleman entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase. I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man who would want to go up in a hurry. I kept coming down as fast as I could, holding on to the banister (扶手), in spite of my advanced years. My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort. Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door, I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open. I looked back thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through. We admired his kindness for both, waiting for us to come down before going up himself and also holding the main entrance door open for us to go out. To date, I still remember this gentleman and pray to God to make more human beings like him. 21．Before she met the man in the restaurant, the author had thought ________. A．she didn’t belong to the Generation X B．there were few polite people in the modern society C．having coffee in a fancy café was not her cup of tea D．human beings were born courteous 22．In paragraph 2, the underlined phrase “in a single file” means that ________. A．climbing down the staircase was easy as long as we held the file in hand B．walking down the stairs was like walking on a document C．we needed permission from the restaurant owner before we walked down D．the staircase was so narrow that only one person was allowed at a time 23．What can we infer from the passage about the author? A．She tended to feel nervous in some stressful situations. B．She was short-tempered and often walked very fast. C．She was a lady in her early thirties and was quite fit. D．She was grateful to the man and directly expressed thanks to him. 24．Which of the following might be the best title for this passage? A．Strange Encounter at a Fancy Coffeeshop B．The Decline of the Generation X C．A Man of Mystery and Manners D．Rediscovering Courtesy in a Crowded World 【答案】21．B 22．D 23．A 24．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者原本认为现代社会缺乏礼貌，但一次在拥挤咖啡店的经历中，一位绅士的体贴行为让她改变了看法，并希望更多人能像这位绅士一样彬彬有礼。 21．细节理解题。根据第一段“I used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I met a courteous human being in this modern era of the so-called Generation X. (我曾经认为礼貌是过去的事。在这个所谓的X时代的现代，我很少遇到有礼貌的人。)”可知，在这次相遇之前，作者认为在现代社会中很少有礼貌的人。故选B项。 22．词句猜测题。根据画线部分的上文“After enjoying coffee and snacks, we were walking down the steep stairs, where the narrow space (享用完咖啡和点心后，我们走下陡峭的楼梯，那里狭窄的空间)”和下文“with hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down (几乎没有空间让另一个人爬上去或下来)”可知，楼梯陡峭，且空间狭窄，因此一次只能走一个人，画线部分指“楼梯太窄，一次只能容纳一个人”。故选D项。 23．推理判断题。根据第三段中“My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort. (我的女儿们已经下楼了，担心地抬头看着我，希望我能在那个陌生人开始上楼前到达她们那里，因为她们知道我是个容易紧张的人。)”可知，面对陌生人可能即将走上狭窄楼梯的情况，女儿们很担忧容易紧张的作者。由此推知，作者容易在压力情境下感到紧张。故选A项。 24．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“I used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I met a courteous human being in this modern era of the so-called Generation X. (我曾经认为礼貌是过去的事。在这个所谓的X时代的现代，我很少遇到有礼貌的人。)”、第二段中“Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being. (最近，当我面对这样一个人的时候，我不得不改变我的想法。)”和最后一段中“We admired his kindness for both, waiting for us to come down before going up himself and also holding the main entrance door open for us to go out. (我们都很佩服他的善良，他先等我们下来再上去，还为我们开着大门让我们出去。)”可知，作者原本认为现代社会缺乏礼貌，但在一家拥挤的咖啡店遇到一位绅士，他默默地等待她走下狭窄的楼梯，并为他们一家开门，这让作者重新意识到礼貌的存在。因此，D项“在拥挤的世界中重新发现礼貌。”紧扣主题，最适合作为文章标题。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·上上海市复兴高级中学·10月质量检测） Blake Mycoske set up his first business, EZ Laundry, a door-to-door laundry service for students, when he was still in college. Having grown the company to service seven colleges in the southwestern US, he sold his share to his business partner and moved on to a media advertising business in Nashville. This he sold to Clear Channel, one of the industry’s leading companies. Three more businesses later, still only 29 years old, and feeling somewhat burned out, Mycoskie decided to give it a break for a while and head down to Argentina. But resting wasn’t really in his nature, and it wasn’t long before Mycoskie had hit upon an idea that would come to define him as a social entrepreneur (企业家). On a visit to a village outside Buenos Aires, he was shocked to see that many of the children didn’t have any shoes or, if they did, the shoes were worn out and didn’t fit. Since shoes, particularly the local farmers’ canvas (帆布) shoe, the alpargata, can be bought relatively cheaply in Argentina, Mycoskie’s first instinct was to set up a charity to donate shoes to the children. But after giving it some thought, he realized that this was not a model that would work. One pair of shoes per child would not make that much difference because they wear out. And if he asked people to donate repeatedly, sympathy for the cause might also wear out pretty quickly. Instead he came up with the idea of TOMS One for One Shoes. He would take the alpargata to America, manufacture it and sell it as a high-end fashion item at around $50 a pair. For each pair he sold, he would donate another to shoeless children, guaranteeing a continual supply. Also, rather than running a charity, something he had no real experience in, he could run the project as a business. Several years later, the business is booming, supplying shoes not only to children in Argentina but also other parts of the world where foot diseases are a problem. Mycoskie had no manufacturing experience and understood that he had to learn fast. For the first eighteen months, by his own admission, he made “a poor job of making shoes,” but since then he has brought in help from experienced industry people. The vital element that Mycoskie added was his passion—a passion he wants others to share. One criticism of initiatives like TOMS is that the money spent by customers might otherwise have gone directly to charities. So Mycoskie encourages his customers to become more involved with TOMS by volunteering to hand-deliver the shoes to children in need. It’s a giving experience and he hopes it might inspire some of the volunteers to develop similar projects. 1．Why did Blake Mycoske go to Argentina? A．To look for ideas. B．To be close to nature. C．To relax himself. D．To start his new business. 2．Blake Mycoske gave up the idea of setting up a charity to donate shoes to the kids because ________. A．he found it wasn’t a long-term solution B．he found the shoes weren’t good in quality C．he found people didn’t show enough sympathy D．he found the kids didn’t like the traditional shoes 3．How did Mycoskie respond to the criticism of the projects like TOMS? A．He inspired other similar projects. B．He donated more money to charity. C．He turned his customers into volunteers. D．He hand-delivered shoes to the kids by himself. 4．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A．The Future of Shoe Making B．A New Business Model C．An Experienced Entrepreneur D．The Shoe Giver 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Blake Mycoske是如何成为一位社会企业家，成立了TOMS，为阿根廷和世界上其它许多地方的孩子提供鞋子。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“Three more businesses later, still only 29 years old, and feeling somewhat burned out, Mycoskie decided to give it a break for a while and head down to Argentina.（后来又开了三家公司，当时还只有29岁，感到有些精疲力竭，Mycoskie决定暂时歇歇，去了阿根廷）”可知，Mycoskie去阿根廷是为了休息放松。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句话“One pair of shoes per child would not make that much difference because they wear out. And if he asked people to donate repeatedly, sympathy for the cause might also wear out pretty quickly.（每个孩子一双鞋不会有太大的意义，因为鞋子会穿破。如果他反复要求人们捐款，人们对慈善事业的同情也会很快消失）”可知，Blake Mycoske放弃了建立一个慈善机构给孩子们捐赠鞋子的想法，因为他发现这不是一个长久的解决办法。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段的句子“One criticism of initiatives like TOMS is that the money spent by customers might otherwise have gone directly to charities. So Mycoskie encourages his customers to become more involved with TOMS by volunteering to hand-deliver the shoes to children in need.（对TOMS这样的计划的批评之一是，顾客花的钱可能会直接捐给慈善机构。因此，Mycoskie鼓励他的客户通过自愿将鞋子亲手送到有需要的儿童手中，来更多地参与到TOMS中来）”为了回应顾客的批评，Mycoskie鼓励他的客户通过自愿将鞋子亲手送到有需要的儿童手中，来更多地参与到TOMS中来。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了社会企业家Blake Mycoske是如何为阿根廷和世界上其它许多地方的孩子提供鞋子的。所以短文的最佳标题为“给予鞋的人”故选D项。 话题5 社区生活与季节感知 Passage 1 （22-23学年高二上·上海市复旦大学附属中学·期末） Noah reached for his guitar, remembering his father as he did so, thinking how much he missed him. He strummed once, adjusted the tension on two strings, then strummed again. This time it sounded about right, and he began to play. Soft music, quiet music. He hummed for a little while at first, then began to sing as night came down around him. He played and sang until the sun was gone and the sky black. It was a little after seven when he quit, and he settled back into his chair and began to rock. By habit, he looked upward and saw Orion and the Big Dipper, Gemini and the Pole Star, twinkling in the autumn sky. He started to run the numbers in his head, then stopped. He knew he’d spent almost his entire savings on the house and would have to find a job again soon, but he pushed the thought away and decided to enjoy the remaining months of restoration without worrying about it. Besides, thinking about money usually bored him. Early on, he’d learned to enjoy simple things, things that couldn’t be bought, and he had a hard time understanding people who felt otherwise. It was another trait he got from his father. Clem, his hound dog, came up to him then and nuzzled his hand before lying down at his feet. “Hey, girl, how’re you doing?” he asked as he patted her head, and she whined softly, her soft round eyes peering upward. A car accident had taken her leg, but she still moved well enough and kept him company on quiet nights like these. He was thirty-one now, not too old, but old enough to be lonely. He hadn’t dated since he’d been back here, hadn’t met anyone who remotely interested him. It was his own fault, he knew. There was something that kept a distance between him and any woman who started to get close, something he wasn’t sure he could change even if he tried. And sometimes in the moments right before sleep came, he wondered if he was destined to be alone forever. The evening passed, staying warm, nice. Noah listened to the crickets and the rustling leaves, thinking that the sound of nature was more real and aroused more emotion than things like cars and planes. Natural things gave back more than they took, and their sounds always brought him back to the way man was supposed to be. “It’ll keep you from going crazy,” his father had told him the day he’d shipped out. “It’s God’s music and it’ll take you home.” He finished his tea, went inside, found a book, then turned on the porch light on his way back out. After sitting down again, he looked at the book. It was old, the cover was torn, and the pages were stained with mud and water. It was Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, and he had carried it with him throughout the war. It had even taken a bullet for him once. He rubbed the cover, dusting it off just a little. Then he let the book open randomly and read the words in front of him: This is thy hour O Soul, thy free flight into the wordless. Away from books, away from art, the day erased, the lesson done. Thee fully forth emerging, silent, gazing, pondering the themes thou lovest best. Night, sleep, death and the stars. For some reason Whitman always reminded him of New Bern, and he was glad he’d come back. Though he’d been away from fourteen years, this was home and he knew a lot of people here, most of them from his youth. Like so many southern towns, the people who lived here never changed, they just grew a bit older. 41．The underlined sentence in paragraph two is the equivalent of “_________”. A．he hated those who were unable to appreciate simple things in life B．he didn’t see eye to eye with people who liked to save money C．he had difficulty in figuring out how he got this trait from his father D．he didn’t understand why people were so materialistic 42．Which of the following is NOT true according the passage? A．Noah often played the guitar and observed the stars. B．Clem the dog showed great affection for her master. C．Noah was destined to be alone since no woman seemed interested in him. D．Noah planned to restore his house before landing himself a job. 43．Which of the following statements would Noah’s father most agree with? A．Patients suffering from mental disorder can be cured by nature. B．The closer you are to nature, the closer you are to your true self. C．Where there is God’s music, there is home. D．A good book is a man’s best company. 44．Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman _________. A．had been a treasure but was now too damaged to read B．recorded the lives of New Bern’s people who never changed over the years C．was beyond Noah’s understanding so he randomly picked up some words to read D．stirred a feeling of nostalgia in Noah 【答案】41．D 42．C 43．B 44．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了回到老家的某天Noah弹吉他时的感触。 41．词句猜测题。根据划线部分上文“He knew he’d spent almost his entire savings on the house and would have to find a job again soon, but he pushed the thought away and decided to enjoy the remaining months of restoration without worrying about it. Besides, thinking about money usually bored him. Early on, he’d learned to enjoy simple things, things that couldn’t be bought,(他知道自己几乎把所有的积蓄都花在了房子上，很快就得再找一份工作了，但他放弃了这个想法，决定享受剩下的几个月的修缮工作，不用担心。此外，想到钱通常会让他感到厌烦。早期，他学会了享受简单的东西，那些买不到的东西)”可知，Noah此刻享受的是用金钱无法买来的东西，由此可知划线句子意为“他不明白为什么有的人很物质（把快乐建立在物质生活上）”。故选D。 42．细节理解题。根据第三段的“It was his own fault, he knew. There was something that kept a distance between him and any woman who started to get close, something he wasn’t sure he could change even if he tried. And sometimes in the moments right before sleep came, he wondered if he was destined to be alone forever.(他知道这是他自己的错。他和任何开始走近的女人之间都有某种距离，即使他尝试了，他也不确定能不能改变。有时，在睡前的时刻，他会想自己是否注定要永远孤独)”可知，Noah认为自己注定孤独不是因为没有女人对他感兴趣，而是他和她们保持某种距离。故选C。 43．推理判断题。根据第四段的“The evening passed, staying warm, nice. Noah listened to the crickets and the rustling leaves, thinking that the sound of nature was more real and aroused more emotion than things like cars and planes. Natural things gave back more than they took, and their sounds always brought him back to the way man was supposed to be. “It’ll keep you from going crazy,” his father had told him the day he’d shipped out. “It’s God’s music and it’ll take you home.”(夜晚过去了，温暖而美好。Noah听着蟋蟀的叫声和树叶的沙沙声，觉得大自然的声音比汽车和飞机的声音更真实，更能激起人们的情感。自然事物给予的比索取的多，大自然的声音总能把他带回人类应有的样子。“这样你就不会发疯了。”他出航那天，父亲对他说。“这是上帝的音乐，它会带你回家。”)”可知，Noah的父亲认为大自然的声音是上帝的声音，它会让人平静，并且会带人们回到生养自己的地方，做回真正的自己。由此推知，Noah的父亲会同意“你越接近自然，你就越接近真实的自己”。故选B。 44．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“For some reason Whitman always reminded him of New Bern, and he was glad he’d come back. Though he’d been away from fourteen years, this was home and he knew a lot of people here, most of them from his youth. Like so many southern towns, the people who lived here never changed, they just grew a bit older.(出于某种原因，惠特曼总是让他想起New Bern，他很高兴自己能回来。虽然他已经离开了14年，但这里是他的家，他在这里认识很多人，其中大部分是他年轻时认识的。像许多南方城镇一样，住在这里的人从来没有改变过，他们只是变老了一点)”推知，惠特曼的《草叶集》激起了诺亚的怀旧之情。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高二上·上海市七宝中学·期中） For years, spring in our town was welcomed by Leon and Jo Martin, who owned the Dairy Queen. Every year, after their winter stay in Florida, they would post the words “Now Hiring” on their sign. I would walk past, see the sign, see Leon and Jo readying for their spring opening, and feel winter’s departure. It was as accurate an indication of spring as any calendar. When they died and their children sold the Dairy Queen to an out-of-town outfit who kept it open year-round, it threw off our town’s circadian rhythms (生物钟). Something terrible. We’re still not sure when spring begins. Well, that’s not entirely accurate. When the implement store on the west edge of town, where Johnston’s IGA grocery store used to be, stops selling snowplows and starts selling lawn mowers, that’s a pretty good sign winter is coming to an end. If they should drop the ball, Frank Gladden is sure to stand at our Quaker meeting and announce that volunteers are needed for our spring fish fry. Frank’s announcement is as reliable as any clock and invariably mixed with worry and regret that this might be the last year of the fish fry if volunteers aren’t forthcoming. “We’re not getting any younger,” he announces. Frank is 82 years old, but he’s been saying that since 1961, so we Quakers aren’t alarmed. The Fairfield Friends Fish Fry is as constant as sunrise. But let us suppose both the implement store and Frank Gladden neglect their duties and we are cast adrift, unaware of spring’s arrival. We would then have to look and see whether Bill Eddy, our town’s plumber, was wearing a coat. When the first leaf falls to the ground in the autumn, Bill pulls on his Carhartt coat and doesn’t remove it until spring. I’ve known Bill since we were in first grade together, so I know well about his habits. He wears that Carhartt everywhere, inside and outside. There are other signs of spring if one is watchful. The deer lighten in color, the dog sheds, the buds swell, the snow melts on the south hillside, and the bloodroot in our woodlot pushes out its petals. The calf (牛犊) appears, following its mother because of hunger. Who needs a calendar when a calf is nearby? 1．What can be learned about the Dairy Queen from the first paragraph? A．It was moved to Florida. B．It used to be closed in winter. C．It is now owned by Leon and Jo’s children. D．It has several branches out of the town. 2．According to the writer, which of the following is a sign that winter is over? A．The deer turns into a darker color. B．Bill Eddy stops wearing his Carhartt coat. C．The Quaker meeting starts to call for volunteers. D．Johnston’s IGA grocery store starts to sell lawn mowers. 3．By “as constant as sunrise”, the writer means that the Fairfield Friends Fish Fry ________. A．has a long history B．makes excellent fried fish C．opens very early every day D．is sure to continue its business 4．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A．Why I Love Spring B．Every Changing Spring C．How I Know It’s Spring D．Spring: All Comes to Life 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过描述小镇上多个预示春天到来的传统和迹象，反映了小镇居民对春天的敏感和期待，展现了当地社区的文化和记忆。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“For years, spring in our town was welcomed by Leon and Jo Martin, who owned the Dairy Queen. Every year, after their winter stay in Florida, they would post the words “Now Hiring” on their sign. I would walk past, see the sign, see Leon and Jo readying for their spring opening, and feel winter’s departure. (多年来，Leon和Jo Martin欢迎春天来到我们镇上，他们是冰雪皇后的老板。每年，在佛罗里达过完冬天后，他们都会在招牌上写上“招聘”。我走过那里，看到招牌，看到Leon和Jo准备迎接春天的到来，感觉到了冬天的离去)”可知，镇上的冰雪皇后店铺在冬天结束时开始招聘，准备营业。由此可知，它过去通常在冬天关门。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“When the first leaf falls to the ground in the autumn, Bill pulls on his Carhartt coat and doesn’t remove it until spring. (秋天，当第一片叶子落在地上时，Bill穿上他的卡哈特外套，直到春天才脱下来)”可知，Bill Eddy不再穿他的卡哈特外套了意味着春天到来了，即冬天结束了。需注意第二段中“When the implement store on the west edge of town, where Johnston’s IGA grocery store used to be, stops selling snowplows and starts selling lawn mowers, that’s a pretty good sign winter is coming to an end. (当小镇西部边缘的工具商店，也就是Johnston的IGA杂货店的所在地，停止销售扫雪机，开始销售割草机时，这是一个很好的迹象，表明冬天即将结束)”提到Johnston的IGA杂货店开始出售割草机是冬天即将结束的一个迹象，并不意味着冬天结束了。故选B项。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Frank’s announcement is as reliable as any clock and invariably mixed with worry and regret that this might be the last year of the fish fry if volunteers aren’t forthcoming. (Frank的声明像任何时钟一样可靠，而且总是夹杂着担忧和遗憾，如果志愿者不来，这可能是最后一年的炸鱼)”和第四段中““We’re not getting any younger,” he announces. Frank is 82 years old, but he’s been saying that since 1961, so we Quakers aren’t alarmed. (“我们不再年轻了，”他宣布。Frank已经82岁了，但他从1961年起就一直这么说，所以我们贵格会教徒并不担心)”可知，Frank一直担心志愿者不来，无法继续春季炸鱼活动，但是这么多年来这个活动一直在继续。由此可知，画线部分表示“一定会继续经营下去”。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中“There are other signs of spring if one is watchful. (如果你留心的话，还有其他春天的迹象)”可知，作者通过描述小镇上多个预示春天到来的传统和迹象，如冰雪皇后的招牌、工具店的变化、春季炸鱼声明、水管工的外套等，反映了小镇居民对春天的敏感和期待，展现了当地社区的文化和记忆。因此，C项“我怎么知道春天到了”契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选C项。 话题6 科技与社会现象 Passage 1 （22-23学年高二上·上海市吴淞中学·期末） According to the recent news, Massachusetts’s technical and community colleges will not outsource(外包)management of their facilities to a private company, a decision one leader said was bolstered by an analysis of spending at each campus. In an email sent Monday to college presidents in the Massachusetts Board of Regents system, outgoing Chancellor John Morgan said an internal analysis showed that each campus’ spending on facilities management fell well below the industry standards identified by the state. Morgan said those findings-which included data from the system’s 13 community colleges, 27 technical colleges and six universities-were part of the decision not to move forward with Governor Bill Hasam’s proposal to privatize management of state buildings in an effort to save money. “While these numbers are still being validated by the state,we feel any adjustments they might suggest will be immaterial,” Morgan wrote to the presidents. “System institutions are operating very efficiently based on this analysis, raising the question of the value of pursuing a broad scale outsourcing initiative.” Worker’s advocates have criticized Hasam’s plan,saying it would mean some campus workers would lose their jobs or benefits. Hasam has said colleges would be free to opt in or out of the out souring plan, which has not been finalized. Morgan notified the Hasam administration of his decision to opt out in a letter sent last week. That letter, which includes several concerns Morgan has with the plan, was originally obtained by The Commercial Appeal in Memphis. In an email statement from the state’s Office of Customer Focused Government, which is examining the possibility of outsourcing, spokeswoman Michelle R. Martin said officials were still working to analyze the data from the Board of Regents. Data on management expenses at the college system and in other state departments will be part of a “business justification” the state will use as officials deliberate the specifics of an outsourcing plan. “The state’s facilities management project team is still in the process of developing its business justification and expects to have that completed and available to the public at the end of February,” Martin said. “At this time there is nothing to take action on since the analysis has yet to be completed.” Morgan’s comments on outsourcing mark the second time this month that he has come out against one of Haslam’s plans for higher education in Massachusetts. Morgan said last week that he would retire at the end of January because of the governor’s proposal to split off six universities of the Board of Regents system and create separate governing boards for each of them. In his resignation letter, Morgan called the reorganization “unworkable”. 17．What do we learn about the decision of technical and community colleges in Massachusetts? A．It has been flatly rejected by the governor. B．It is backed by a campus spending analysis. C．It will boost their financial situation. D．It has ignored their faculty’s demands. 18．What does the campus spending analysis reveal? A．Facilities management has greatly improved in recent years. B．Private companies play an important role in campus management. C．Colleges exercise foil control over Their own financial affairs. D．Facilities management by colleges is more cost-effective. 19．Workers’ supporters argue that Bill Haslam’s proposal would ______. A．render a number of campus workers jobless B．deprive colleges of the right to manage their facilities C．make workers less motivated in performing duties D．lead to the privatization of campus facilities 20．What do we learn from the state spokeswoman’s response to John Morgan’s decision? A．The college spending analysis justifies the outsourcing plan. B．The outsourcing plan is not yet finalized. C．The outsourcing plan will be implemented. D．The state officials are confident about the outsourcing plan. 【答案】17．B 18．D 19．A 20．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了即将卸任的校长约翰·摩根站出来反对Haslam在马萨诸塞州的高等教育计划的故事。 17．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“According to the recent news, Massachusetts’s technical and community colleges will not outsource(外包)management of their facilities to a private company, a decision one leader said was bolstered by an analysis of spending at each campus.(根据最近的消息，马萨诸塞州的技术和社区大学将不会将其设施的管理外包给私人公司，一位领导说，这一决定是由每个校区的支出分析支持的。)”可知，关于马萨诸塞州技术学院和社区学院的这一决定是由每个校区的支出分析支持的。故选B项。 18．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“In an email sent Monday to college presidents in the Massachusetts Board of Regents system, outgoing Chancellor John Morgan said an internal analysis showed that each campus’ spending on facilities management fell well below the industry standards identified by the state.(在周一发给马萨诸塞州董事会系统各大学校长的一封电子邮件中，即将离任的校长约翰·摩根说，一项内部分析显示，每个校园在设施管理方面的支出都远远低于该州确定的行业标准。)”可知，校园支出分析揭示了学院管理设施的支出低于行业标准，所以由学院管理设施更划算。故选D项。 19．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Worker’s advocates have criticized Hasam’s plan,saying it would mean some campus workers would lose their jobs or benefits.(工人权益倡导者批评了哈桑姆的计划，称这将意味着一些校园工人将失去工作或福利。)”可知，工人的支持者认为比尔·哈斯拉姆的提议会使许多校园工人失业。故选A项。 20．推理判断题。根据文章第六段“In an email statement from the state’s Office of Customer Focused Government, which is examining the possibility of outsourcing, spokeswoman Michelle R. Martin said officials were still working to analyze the data from the Board of Regents.(该州以客户为中心的政府办公室正在研究外包的可能性，该办公室发言人米歇尔·R·马丁在一份电子邮件声明中表示，官员们仍在努力分析来自校董会的数据。)”可推知，外包计划还没有最终确定。故选B项。 Passage 2 （23-24学年高二上·广东省东莞市东华高级中学·期末） It’s dinner time. Susan Green sets the table. Her husband Michael and two children take their seats at the table, and an awkward silence descends (降临). 14-year-old Carolyn plays restlessly with a fork, while 16-year-old Billy frowns(皱眉) at the dish in front of him. Meanwhile, Michael reaches absently for an object that isn’t there, an unmistakable look of disappointment on his face. The Greens are experiencing  their  first  evening  without  electronic devices (电子设备 ),  as part of a month-long experiment to see if going without technology will make them a happier family. The use of electronic devices has increased greatly over the past 10 years, and recent studies suggest that they may be responsible for decreased levels of happiness. Susan Green had noticed these worrying tendencies in her own family. “I was often telling Billy to turn off his game and go and get some fresh air, or Carolyn to stop chatting with her friends and get some sleep. What worried me more is that when they invited their friends over, I would find them all sitting together looking at their phones and not talking,” she says. Susan’s concerns made her carry out her own research into the issue. When she came across an article in a weekend newspaper about people who gave up using electronic devices for a month, she was eager to try it with her own family. However, she realised that it was going to take more than reading an article to persuade them. “I found some of the research mentioned in the article very worrying, but I doubted if my family would be convinced, ” she says. “But I wanted to avoid financial rewards(金钱奖励), as they felt a bit too individualistic.” In the end, the promise of a fun family day out at a theme park persuaded the Greens to go tech-free for a whole month. The Green family’s experiment is now over, but they have made a promise to try and stick to some of the rules that they established during their tech-free month. Susan feels delighted with the results of the experiment and is certain that it helped her to achieve her aim of improving her family’s happiness. 13．Why did everybody at the table seem unhappy? A．They didn’t like the food. B．Someone argued with the others. C．Someone was absent from this family gathering. D．They were experiencing an evening without technology. 14．What about Billy and Carolyn troubled Susan most? A．They had fallen behind with their studies. B．They failed to get on with their friends. C．They were afraid to talk when being in front of others. D．They were glued to their screens when being with their friends. 15．How did Susan persuade her family to get involved in her experiment? A．By reading them an article. B．By promising them a day out at a park. C．By providing financial rewards for them. D．By introducing them to people with similar issues. 16．What would be the best title for this text? A．Technology has never been far from us B．A tech-free month helps improve a family’s happiness C．Parents show understanding of their children’s media use D．Happiness in the digital age is never an individual matter 【答案】13．D 14．D 15．B 16．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了格林一家整整一个月不使用科技产品的实验，这个实验帮助了她实现提高家庭幸福的目标。 13．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The Greens are experiencing their first evening without  electronic devices (电子设备), as part of a month-long experiment to see if going without technology will make them a happier family.(格林一家正在经历他们第一个没有电子设备的夜晚，这是他们为期一个月的实验的一部分，目的是看看没有电子设备是否会让他们的家庭更幸福)”可知，餐桌上的每个人似乎都不开心，因为他们经历着一个没有科技产品的夜晚。故选D。 14．细节理解题。根据文章第二段““What worried me more is that when they invited their friends over, I would find them all sitting together looking at their phones and not talking, she says.(“更让我担心的是，当他们邀请朋友过来时，我发现他们都坐在一起看手机，不说话，”她说)”可知，比利和卡洛琳最让苏珊烦恼的是他们和朋友在一起时总是盯着屏幕，不交流。故选D。 15．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“In the end, the promise of a fun family day out at a theme park persuaded the Greens to go tech-free for a whole month.(最后，在主题公园度过一个有趣的家庭日的承诺说服了格林一家整整一个月不使用科技产品)”可知，苏珊通过答应让他们去公园玩一天来，说服她的家人参与到她的实验中。故选B。 16．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“The Green family’s experiment is now over, but they have made a promise to try and stick to some of the rules that they established during their tech-free month. Susan feels delighted with the results of the experiment and is certain that it helped her to achieve her aim of improving her family’s happiness.(格林一家的实验现在结束了，但他们已经承诺，将努力坚持他们在没有科技产品的一个月里制定的一些规则。苏珊对实验的结果感到很高兴，她确信这帮助她实现了提高家庭幸福的目标)”以及全文可知，文章讲述了格林一家整整一个月不使用科技产品的实验，这个实验帮助她实现了提高家庭幸福的目标。B项：A tech-free month helps improve a family’s happiness(一个月不使用电子产品有助于提高家庭的幸福感)合乎题意。故选B。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高二上·上海大学附属中学·期中） At the end of 2019, I learned that Here After Al, whose goal is to let the living communicate with the dead, was looking for applicants of its new AI project. Interested in what it was promising, I applied to experiment the software on my very- much- alive parents. At first, I thought it would be just a fun project to see what was technologically possible. Then their health condition added some urgency to the experiment. I was frightened that my parents might die since my father had been diagnosed with cancer and my mother was recently developing symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease, and that with the distance between us, I might never have the chance to say goodbye. The first step was an interview. My parents were asked questions by a technician for hours— about everything from their earliest memories to what they believe will happen after they die. Whether through illness- generated concerns or a willingness to humor their daughter, my parents put up zero resistance. The company then took their responses and started to create the voice assistants. A few months later, my virtual parents arrived via email attachment. When I communicated with them through the app on my phone, my hands were shaking. I hadn’t seen my actual, real parents for six months. They told me personal stories I’d never heard. They gave me life advice and told me things about their childhoods, as well as my own. It was mesmerizing. Personally, I have mixed feelings about my experiment. I’m glad to have my virtual（虚拟的）parents. They’ve enabled me to learn new things about my parents, and it’s comforting to think that those bots will be there even when my parents aren’t. On the other hand, I can’t help but find it sad that it took a stranger interviewing my parents for me to properly appreciate the complex people they are. But I feel lucky to have had the chance to grasp that — and to still have the precious opportunity to spend more time with them and learn more about them, face to face, no technology involved. 1．Why did the author initially join the AI project? A．To preserve her parents’ voice. B．To test out the new technology. C．To learn more about her parents’ life. D．To remove the worry about her parents’ health. 2．What can we learn about the author’s parents? A．They liked talking a lot. B．They died from the illnesses. C．They provided data for the project. D．They opposed joining the project at first. 3．What does the underlined word “mesmerizing” mean in paragraph 4? A．Fascinating. B．Alarming. C．Inspiring. D．Entertaining. 4．What does the author realize at last? A．AI means never saying goodbye to our parents. B．The real connection with our parents matters most. C．The advances in AI technology have pro s and cons. D．AI allows us to learn more about our virtual parents. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者参与Here After AI项目，通过AI技术与虚拟的父母进行交流的经历和感受。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“At first, I thought it would be just a fun project to see what was technologically possible.(起初，我认为这只是一个有趣的项目，看看技术上的可能性。)”可知，作者加入这个项目的主要目的是测试新技术可能是什么样子。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“My parents were asked questions by a technician for hours—about everything from their earliest memories to what they believe will happen after they die. Whether through illness-generated concerns or a willingness to humor their daughter, my parents put up zero resistance. The company then took their responses and started to create the voice assistants.(一位技术人员问了我父母几个问题——从他们最早的记忆到他们认为死后会发生什么。无论是出于对疾病的担忧，还是出于对女儿的迁就，我的父母都没有任何抵触。然后，该公司收集了他们的反馈，开始开发语音助手。)”可知，作者的父母为项目提供了数据。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据第四段 “I hadn’t seen my actual, real parents for six months. They told me personal stories I’d never heard. They gave me life advice and told me things about their childhoods, as well as my own.(我已经有六个月没见过我真正的父母了。他们向我讲述了我从未听过的个人故事。他们给我一些人生建议，告诉我他们和我的童年。)”可知，作者的父母向他讲述了以前自己从没听过的个人故事，这真是令人着迷。故划线词与A选项“Fascinating.(令人着迷的)”为同义词。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Personally, I have mixed feelings about my experiment. I’m glad to have my virtual (虚拟的) parents. They’ve enabled me to learn new things about my parents, and it’s comforting to think that those bots will be there even when my parents aren’t. On the other hand, I can’t help but find it sad that it took a stranger interviewing my parents for me to properly appreciate the complex people they are. But I feel lucky to have had the chance to grasp that — and to still have the precious opportunity to spend more time with them and learn more about them, face to face, no technology involved.(就我个人而言，我对我的实验有一种复杂的感觉。我很高兴有我的虚拟父母。它们让我对我的父母有了新的了解，想到即使我的父母不在，这些机器人也会在那里，这让我感到欣慰。另一方面，我不禁感到难过的是，直到一个陌生人采访了我的父母，我才真正了解到他们是一个复杂的人。但我感到很幸运，有机会抓住这一点，仍然有宝贵的机会花更多的时间和他们在一起，更多地了解他们，面对面，不涉及技术。)”可知，作者感到很幸运，有机会能够抓住宝贵的机会花更多的时间和他们在一起，更多地了解他们，即意识到了与父母的真正联系是最重要的。故选B。 $