专题04 阅读理解之记叙文15篇（上海专用）（高考典例+热点话题练习）-2026届上海高考英语总复习

专题04 阅读理解之记叙文15篇 (上海专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 艺术家,记叙文,美术与摄影 2 适中 记叙文,生活故事 3 适中 记叙文,生活故事 4 适中 记叙文,生活故事,哲理感悟 5 较难 记叙文,美术与摄影,生活故事 6 适中 记叙文,个人经历 7 适中 记叙文,动物,减肥 8 适中 记叙文,个人经历,文章大意,短语猜测,目的意图,逻辑推理 9 适中 记叙文,家人和亲人 ,励志故事,词义猜测,语意转化,逻辑推理 10 适中 记叙文,个人经历,哲理感悟,标题判断,语意转化,逻辑推理 11 适中 环境保护,记叙文,动物,文章大意,直接理解,语意转化 12 适中 记叙文,生活故事,标题判断,细节排序,语意转化,逻辑推理 13 较易 记叙文,哲理感悟,职业内容,句意猜测,逻辑推理 14 适中 善行义举（个人）,环境保护,记叙文,文章大意,直接理解,语意转化,逻辑推理 15 适中 创业意识,记叙文,励志故事 【高考典例】 Contemporary artist Nick Smith creates pixelated (像素化的) works with hand placed colour-chips, synonymous with colour swatches (色块), cleverly combining text and image to create interesting and fascinating collaged (拼贴的) works. With a previous career in Interior Design spanning 11 years, Nick references his concept design background throughout his work, reworking the design aesthetic using unique colour swatches in hand-made collages, placing his work firmly in the fine art category. From his first collage experiment back in 2011 of Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’, when he assembled a tessellation (镶嵌技术) of swatches as a challenge, this eventually inspired his career as an artist and determined his unique style he is now known for. The multi-layered element of his work, which marries image and word, allows Nick to explore complex art-historical concepts. The text employed is often narrative, which can be read in sequence adding another element of intrigue and interest to the work. This additional element of text, placed under the empty space of each swatch, creates either complimentary or subversive meanings. Nick deliberately leaves these word/image constructions open to viewer interpretation, sparking new debates and meanings. Each P-series, such as Psycolourgy 2015, Purgatory 2019, explores complicatedly researched concepts, which are always the crucial starting point for each new series of work. Producing large-scale works to micro-chip collages, and multiple sell out print editions, Nick continues to develop his popular and recognisable art. PSYCOLOURGY — January 2015 Lawrence Alkin Gallery, London Smith’s debut solo exhibition with Lawrence Alkin Gallery in Soho, London, launched his unique visual reworking of classic paintings from the 20th Century canon. Universally known works, including David Hockney’s ‘The Bigger Splash’, Andy Warhol’s ‘Soup Cans’ and Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’ were all recast, creating original collages that enquire ideas of depiction, digitalisation and recognition. A sell out show, with numerous successful subsequent print releases, Psycolourgy forged Smith’s path to a place among Britain’s notable contemporary artists. PURGATORY — December 2019 Context, Art Miami Purgatory is a shiny, sticky, glossy exploration of our societies attitude and approach to our excess, addictions and desires. Excerpts from Dante’s Purgatory are woven through colourful works depicting popular covetable consumables, creating symbolic representations of the seven sins. Dante explores possible penance (忏悔) for our earthly suffering leading to spiritual growth.The results of these pairings offer a humorous, nostalgic and subversive opportunity to question our choices, our history and our future. 1．What made Nick launch his art career? A．His deep love of fascinating collaged works. B．His first collage work Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’. C．The challenge of piecing a tessellation of swatches. D．The collage experiment dating back to 2012. 2．Which of the following statements about the text Nick uses is true? A．His text contains concepts of art. B．His text is usually illustrative. C．His text can be read sequentially. D．His text elements are very simple. 3．What do we know about PSYCOLOURGY? A．It opened Smith’s unique visual reinvention of classic 21st-century paintings. B．David Hockney’s ‘Mona Lisa’ has been recreated by Lawrence Alkin Gallery. C．The original collages affirm the ideas of depiction, digitisation and recognition. D．It opened Smith’s path to becoming one of Britain’s leading contemporary artists. 4．What is the topic of this passage? A．Some useful ways to create collaged works. B．The life of contemporary artist Nick Smith. C．Information about Psycolourgy and Purgatory. D．The introduction to Nick Smith’s works. A Swedish Professor at Natural History came out to the farm to ask me for help. He had come to Africa to find out at what stage of the embryo(胚胎) state the foot of the monkeys begins to differ from the human foot. For this purpose he meant to go and shoot Colobus monkeys on Mount Elgon. “You will never find out from the Colobus monkeys,” I said to him, “they live in the tops of the trees and are shy and difficult to shoot. It would be the greatest luck should you get the embryo you want.” The Professor was hopeful. He was going to stay out till he had got his foot, he said, even if it was be for years. He had applied to the Game Department for permission to shoot the monkeys he wanted. The permission he was, in view of the high scientific object of his research, certain to get, but so far, he had had no reply. “How many monkeys have you asked to be allowed to shoot?” I asked him He told me that he had, to begin with, asked for permission to shoot fifteen hundred monkeys. Now I knew the people at the Game Department, and I assisted him to send in a second letter asking for a reply by return of post, since the Professor was keen to get off on his research. The answer from the Game Department did, for once, come by return of post. The Game Department, they wrote, were pleased to inform Professor Landgreen that, in view of the scientific object of his research, they had seen their way to make an exception from their rules, and to raise the number of monkeys on his license from four to six. I had to read the letter over twice to the Professor. When the contents at last were clear to him, he became so deadly shocked and hurt, that he did not say a single word. To my expressions of sympathy he made no reply, but walked out of the house, got into his car and drove away sadly. 1．By “It would be the greatest luck should you get the embryo you want”, the author implies that ______. A．it was no easy job to get Colobus monkeys B．there were very few Colobus monkeys in Africa C．he wished the Professor good luck in doing the research D．the Professor was sure to obtain the embryo despite the difficulties 2．What can be learned about the Game Department from the passage? A．It funded the Professor’s scientific research. B．It allowed the Professor to shoot only six monkeys. C．It was set up to help researchers to find wild animals. D．It made rules about where to shoot Colobus monkeys. 3．Why did the Professor say nothing after the author read the letter to him? A．The Professor found his research was meaningless. B．The Professor realized his cruelty in shooting monkeys. C．The Professor couldn’t carry out his research as expected D．The Professor felt sorry for brining trouble to the author. 4．Which of the following is covered in the passage? A．The scarcity of Colobus monkeys. B．The change of the Professor’s mood. C．The origin of the Game Department. D．The significance of animal protection. In the vast, untouched expanse of wilderness, Isla and her faithful golden retriever (猎犬), Finn danced in a harmony of souls. Together, they weaved through myriad terrains, from shadowed forests echoing with ancient secrets to rugged mountain paths that touched the heavens. Their bond was not of mere circumstance, but of shared dreams, Isla sought quiet away from the urban noise, while every rustle and murmur of the wild ignited Finn’s spirit. As dawn’s first light kissed the earth, Isla deliberately packed away memories of the nigh while Finn, with eager anticipation, wagged (摇摆) his tail, eager for the day’s melodies. Their journey was not charted by maps or compasses, but by the gentle touches of their hearts, caressed by nature’s ideal breezes. One dusky evening, painted with deep red colors and ethereal purples, an unexpected storm took them off guard, Raindrops, heavy with sorrow, transformed familiar trails into flowing streams, in a desperate bid for refuge, Isla was trapped by the fierce embrace of the currents. It was Finn’s instinctive courage that shone brightly in that moment of despair, as he moved forward suddenly, securing her backpack with a steadfast grip, drawing her back to safety’s shore. Nestled in u rocky embrace, they clung to each other against the storm’s fury. Isla whispered tales of bygone days and distant horizons into Finn’s eager cars, in return, he moved slowly and complained weakly, weaving tales without words, sharing a symphony of silent stories. When the storm’s rage decreased, the world they knew was covered in unfamiliarity. Trails they once danced upon had vanished, and landmarks whispered in unfamiliar tongues. For the first time, Isla felt the weight of disorientation. But Finn, with unwavering confidence, stepped forward, trusting his instincts to unveil the path ahead. As days melted into weeks, just when hope seemed a distant star, the embrace of a hidden village hugged them gently, interested by the long exciting journey, villagers welcomed them, their journey becoming woven into the picture of local legend. But the wild’s temptation could not be ignored. Restored, the two partners ventured once more into the embrace of nature, carrying with them the blessings and hopes of newfound friends. Through the rich and colorful picture of their adventures, it became evident that their true strength was not in conquering the elements but in the unyielding bond they shared. The wild was but a stage for their eternal ballet of friendship and perseverance. 1．What connected Isla to Finn? A．The untouched expanse of wilderness. B．Shadowed forests echoing with ancient secrets. C．Circumstance and shared dreams. D．The urban noise. 2．What drove Isla into despair? A．A dusk of crimson and purple. B．A sudden storm. C．The familiar trails. D．A rocky embrace. 3．What were the villagers interested in? A．Finn’s confidence and intuition. B．Isla’s respect for nature. C．Isla and Finn’s exciting journey D．The wild’s temptation. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Isla and Finn made their journeys based on a map or a compass. B．Finn failed to pull Isla back to the safety of shore. C．The villagers wove Isla and Finn’s journey into local legend. D．Isla and Finn’s real strength lied in conquering harsh environments. 【热点话题练习】 When my family moved house years ago, I called a junk removal company to throw away our black love seat. In our new place, the old bargain couch had to go. Replacing it was the hard part. For years, I loved a West Elm couch the way you love museum art: respectfully, from a distance. My ideal model was an unaffordable two-piece chaise sectional. This felt as close as I could get. I ordered the black love seat an hour after I settled down. I spent early years living in homes that were never wholly my own. When my kids were little, I left my husband and moved to a basement. There, again, I could make no decisions over my space. Buying a new couch in a space of my own felt monumental. It wasn’t long after we moved in. But the couch, which I’d thought would remain in a constant state of artful arrangement, was in a constant state of chaos. It was not meant for two active teenagers. After six months, the sofa’s middle began to bow. One night, we heard a crack. The split wood scratched my son’s leg and left a mark in the floor. In this couch, I had imagined I would find stability after years of housing challenges. It was evidence that I was a good mother. But staring at the sunken cushion, I noticed the sofa suddenly looked cheap and sad — evidence of a try-hard woman who would never live up to the things she aspired to be. I’d been trying to impose a version of home that didn’t match my real life. The broken couch forced a question: What would it look like to shelve my ambitions of providing a loving home and instead meet my family where we were? The next day I called the junk removal company. Then I ran to the store and came home with a sofa that we have come to affectionately refer to as the big girl. The big girl violates every design principle I once held dear and has swallowed the living room I had so carefully arranged. The fabric does nothing to elevate our living space. At first, it felt a little bit like a trap: I’d admitted defeat and surrendered the life I wanted to a warehouse couch. But with the big girl at home, something has shifted. Our living room now lives up to its name. I’m not worried about hair or whatever mess there is. This couch is not the couch of my dreams. It isn’t an investment piece or a statement about my taste. It’s a tool for living, a purely functional entity. There is liberation in furniture that needs no protection. People don’t ask if they can put their feet up. It’s clear everyone already has. 1．Why did the author buy the black love seat? A．Because she wanted to impress her children with her good taste. B．Because the couch came closest to the ideal couch in her eyes. C．Because she intended to replace a damaged and undesirable couch. D．Because the couch demonstrated financial stability after difficult years. 2．How did the author feel when she decided to throw her first couch (the black love seat)? A．Satisfied with its appeal and comfort. B．Proud of its ability to withstand her children’s activities. C．Frustrated because it fell short of her expectations. D．Angry about its poor quality and impracticality for family life. 3．The author’s decision to buy the second couch (the “big girl”) was primarily driven by ______. A．A change in her aesthetic preferences towards more practical furniture B．A realization that her ambitions for her home weren’t in line with her family’s reality C．The need to replace the broken West Elm sofa immediately D．A desire to create a more formal and elegant living space 4．What does the author mean by saying “There is liberation in furniture that needs no protection”? A．She doesn’t have to worry about damaging expensive furniture. B．She feels freed from the pressure of maintaining a perfect home. C．She finds freedom in the simple design of the new couch. D．She appreciates that the new couch is easy to clean and maintain. Of course Polly had been introduced to Art as an infant. Of course the local school provided her — indiscriminately, as it did all children — with paint and clay and crayons, and she had made, as all children make, representations of her home and family — triangular-shaped father and mother holding hands, box-shaped brother in outsized shorts standing apart — as well as of daisies in a vase, and even a funny-looking teacup or two, each of them intensely satisfying for a day or two, then desperately unsatisfying from then on. But what Miss Abigail at the camp introduced her to was Real Art: in her whispery, bubbly, disquieting voice she had urged them to ‘paint your dreams — show me what you dreamed last night’. She had spaced the words, leaving great gaps for them to fill, and then sighed a replete sigh, as one might when overcome by swirls of opium (鸦片) , when Polly presented a particularly shocking or mysterious painting — headless figures in shades of purple appearing on the surface of a lake with large, many-pointed stars shining down on them out of a streaky sky. For the sake of that narrowing of green cat’s eyes, that slow exhalation of breath that spoke such volumes, and simply for the sake of staying close to that charmingly scented young woman with her flowing red hair and flowing purple dresses, Polly dedicated the summer to paint, letting others canoe, shoot arrows, roast marshmallows or run around working up a sweat. She came home reluctantly, with her paintings rolled up into an impressively long roll — Miss Abigail had insisted she always use large sheets of thick paper for her art. The family had been faintly surprised by what she spread out on the dining table for them; they turned to her with quizzical looks and remarks, making her roll them up again in offended annoyance, and carry them up to the attic (阁楼) where she spread them out along with all her painting equipment. She was determined to find herself a tie-dyed skirt, wear her hair loose, not in tight painful pigtails any more, and spend the rest of the summer drawing long strokes of purple paint across sheets of paper, humming the sad tunes Miss Abigail had hummed at the camp. It was then that she discovered she could sail through the green leaves and the yellow air and be the artist without having to go through the sticky steps required by actual painting. Truth be told, she had no distinct memory of any of Miss Abigail’s paintings, only of her loose hair, the long skirts, the whispering voice. She became convinced that art was not so much a matter of painting as of being an artist. 1．The first paragraph mainly serves to __________. A．criticize the shortcomings in Polly’s art education at school B．establish that Polly’s talent for art was evident at an early age C．demonstrate art is an important part of Polly’s school education D．draw a contrast between Polly’s earliest and later art experiences 2．What is the core definition of Real Art as presented in the passage? A．An art form that requires using large sheets of thick paper and special purple paint. B．An art form that focuses on expressing one’s inner dreams rather than daily scenes. C．An art form that creates mysterious or shocking works to impress other people. D．An art form that depends largely on those charming teachers at summer camps. 3．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 imply? A．Polly found that being an artist is more about a state of mind than just painting. B．Polly decided to give up actual painting and focus on enjoying nature instead. C．Polly realized that painting in the open air is more enjoyable than indoor painting. D．Polly thought the process of actual painting was way too tiring and messy. 4．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Miss Abigail’s Unique Way of Teaching Real Art at Summer Camp B．Polly’s Journey of Understanding the True Essence of Real Art C．Why Polly Gave Up Camp Activities to Focus on Painting Dreams D．The Difference Between School Art and Real Art in Polly’s Life When our sixth-grade teacher walked up to the blackboard with a wooden yardstick and a piece of chalk in 1961, I had no idea my life was about to change. We were spellbound as Mrs. Corder created a three-dimensional image on a two-dimensional surface. When the yellow chalk dust had cleared, her wall-size perspective drawing of a street and buildings looked so real that it seemed to leap off the blackboard. Our homework assignment was to imagine a typical street scene based on her lesson about small town life in America’s Old West and illustrate it in two-point perspective. That night I went right to work on the kitchen table. I didn’t know it then, but that would be the last time I ever had to use the kitchen table for art projects. Leon Jasinski, an engineer for Ford Motor Co. , lived down the street from us. Playing with his two sons at their house, I often caught glimpses of Mr. Jasinski in his home office, bent over a drafting table. That’s where he designed the taillights for Ford cars. His office overflowed with blueprints, automotive books, sketches and all the stuff a designer needs. But what fascinated me most was his 48-inch oak drafting table — birthplace of the following year’s taillights. Spread over the tabletop was usually one of Mr. Jasinski’s current projects. The instruments of his trade were laid out across the table or hanging from a hook board. I would watch in awe as he created a magical dance between the instruments and his pencil, each demanding its own special skill and delicate touch. Sometimes Mr. Jasinski would invite me into his office to explain his latest creation or give me exclusive peeks into future auto styles. Standing alongside his drafting table, I got my first real introduction to the work of a professional designer. The day after getting that perspective assignment at school, I happened to mention my Western town project to Mr. Jasinski. Then, totally out of the blue, he said if I wanted his drafting table, I could have it — and the stool and the clamp-on (可夹式) light and some of his instruments. I was speechless! I turned my bedroom into a kind of a studio, driving nails into the wall to hang some of the instruments and knocking together a couple of makeshift shelves. The drafting table took center stage. After clamping on the light and adjusting the table’s height and angle to suit me, I eased down onto the gray metal stool like a jet fighter pilot sliding into his cockpit. I spent that weekend settled in my inner retreat, bringing a typical Western town to life in two-point perspective. To me, even at 12, it seemed miraculous that it was possible to create a realistic three-dimensional picture on a two-dimensional surface. By the time I completed high school and had taken every drafting and art class offered, my bedroom was a creative mess, just like Mr. Jasinski’s office. The table went with me to college and to my first job as a draftsman. It remained my close companion in a rewarding career in graphics and architecture. 1．How did Mrs. Corder change the writer’s life? A．By introducing the idea of dimensions in drawing. B．By walking to the board with a yardstick and chalk. C．By inspiring his enthusiasm for perspective drawing. D．By assigning him to imagine the Western town life. 2．Why was the writer fascinated by the drafting table? A．Because he did not want to do his art projects on the kitchen table. B．Because it was made of oak and was big enough to hold many tools. C．Because Mr. Jasinski explained his creation to him beside this table. D．Because it was a creative place that showed how designs were made. 3．What does the underlined sentence (Paragraph 6) imply? A．His shock at being offered the desired drafting table. B．His relaxation in a new environment for design tasks. C．His excitement and readiness to start creative work. D．His concern for the timely completion of his project. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Early experiences can shape a child’s talents and career. B．Generous neighbors can help children land good jobs. C．Teachers’ guidance is essential to exciting imagination. D．A messy bedroom can represent its owner’s creativity. My cat Jean-Philippe is what you might charitably describe as ‘big-boned’. I adopted Phil when he was about six months old.Before he came to my house, he had been  living with a couple of other kittens out on the street. When I moved into a fourth-floor apartment, he became a full-time indoor foodie. I usually call him Fat Phil. I love him, but he is basically a meat loaf with fur. I finally realized things were getting out of control when he outgrew his cat carrier and I was forced to buy one built for a medium-sized dog. To make sure that Phil would stick around for as long as possible, I knew I needed to make some changes to his diet — whether or not he was fully on board with them. Although Fat Phil needed to become Slim Phil, losing weight too quickly could be dangerous. I was sent by Phil’s doctor to a website that calculates how many calories a day a cat needs to consume to lose weight at a healthy pace. This is when I learnt that you apparently need to understand advanced algebra (代数) to count cat-food calories. Phil eats a combination of raw, freeze-dried, and canned food, and he began his diet at 270 calories a day. Have you ever tried to figure out the calories in your cat’s favourite brands of food? Some don’t include the information on the label. Others give it in tiny print. Or they publish it in  terms that require you to figure out, say, that if 450 grams of freeze-dried chicken biscuits contain 125 calories, a kitchen cup weighs about 700 grams, and 50 biscuits fit in a cup, each biscuit has…wait... I have to keep reminding myself that this is the very best diet for cats, according to doctors. And finally! After more than a year, Phil’s daily intake has been reduced to 250 calories. But it’s an ongoing struggle. He’s a hardened food thief. He starts pushing for dinner at about 1p. m., sometimes rising up on his legs and tapping me on the shoulder with his front paw as I sit at my computer. If he had a watch, he’d be pointing at it. Resisting his most sincere requests takes as much self-control as I can develop, but I persist. And any month now, my boy is going to slim down that dog-sized body and become the size of a very large cat. 1．How many of the following phrases refer to the same meaning as “big-boned”? (1) a full-time indoor foodie                                  (2) Fat Phil (3) a meat loaf with fur                                           (4) a medium-sized dog (5) Slim Phil                                                      (6) a hardened food thief A．(1)(3)(6). B．(2)(3)(4). C．(2)(5)(6). D．(1)(4)(5). 2．What does the author find difficult when calculating Jean-Philippe’s food intake? A．Phil refuses to eat raw, freeze-dried and canned food. B．Calorie information can’t be found on cat food labels. C．Phil’s doctor fails to give useful suggestions on his diet. D．The calorie information on cat food is unclear or hard to find. 3．What does the writer imply by “an ongoing struggle” in the last paragraph? A．Keeping Phil on his diet remains difficult. B．The writer intends to stop the cat’s diet plan. C．Phil’s health keeps worsening over the year D．Feeding Phil has become much boring now. 4．Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards Jean-Philippe? A．Tolerant, the cat will remain huge. B．Generous, yet losing patience with Phil’s habits. C．Loving, yet determined to follow the health plan. D．Scientific, relying on complex calculations. Becoming a Birder Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, and walked to the end of a pier and started looking at birds. Since then, my birding obsession has progressed at an alarming pace. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone. Birding has proved more absorbing and peace-bringing than mindful reflection. While birding, I seem impervious to heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses focus firmly on the present, and the usual buzz in my head becomes quiet. When I spot a species for the first time, I course with thrill while being entirely at peace. I also feel a much deeper connection to the natural world. The passing of the seasons feels more detailed, marked by the arrival and disappearance of particular species instead of much slower changes in day length, temperature and greenery. I find myself noticing small shifts in the weather and small differences in habitat. I think about the tides. So much more of the natural world feels close and accessible now. When I started birding, I remember thinking that I’d never see most of the species in my field guide. I had internalized the idea of nature as distant and remote — the province of nature documentaries and far-flung vacations. But in the past six months, I’ve seen soaring golden eagles and marveled at diving Pacific loons, all within an hour of my house. It’s easy to think of birding as an escape from reality. Instead, I see it as immersion in the true reality. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is saying about them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to find a rare sparrow. It’s very clear to me which of those two activities is the more ridiculous. It’s not the one with the sparrow. 1．Why does the author describe his birding habit as”an obsession”? A．To show his intense passion for birding. B．To illustrate its peace-bringing mindful effect. C．To highlight his rapid species-spotting progress. D．To stress it’s more meaningful than social media. 2．The underlined phrase “seem impervious to” is closest in meaning to A．seem sensitive to B．seem unaffected by C．appear troubled by D．appear subject to 3．Which of the following descriptions is closest to a birder’s state of mind according to the passage? A．Watching nature documentaries to feel close to wild birds. B．Long-distance jogging in the woods to train for a marathon. C．Fishing by a local pond engaged in the process of observation. D．Travelling miles with the goal of checking a rare species off a list. 4．What life lesson does the author draw about birding? A．Quality time spent in nature’s wonders leads to a joyful life. B．Bird watching itself is more meaningful than one’s busy daily routines. C．Focus on the immediate natural surroundings breeds true meaning in life. D．One should live in the present rather than escape from reality to pursue joy. It wasn’t Leo’s choice to leave academia. With just one semester left of his high school career, Leo found himself without a place to live. His only option was to turn his part-time job into two full-time jobs and delay finishing his degree. Sadly, that day wasn’t soon to come. Seventeen years later, Leo was providing for his son, Jonathan, and his four-year-old daughter, Hallie. When he realized Jonathan was in need of some extra attention, he knew it was time to become the role model his son deserved. Determined to get back on the track he promised himself so long ago, Leo began attending high school equivalency classes in Staten Island. After all, without a certificate, he lacked the qualifications for higher education, better jobs, and the stability his family needed. Intelligence and perseverance had carried him through many hardships, but now he needed the degree. Math and essay writing became priorities, and with the help of his teacher, Phil Cameron, Leo made the progress he needed to aid his growing confidence. But it wasn’t just the student who came away with something from these lessons. Leo shared his love of science, politics, news, and novels with anyone who would listen, and even Phil remarked, “I always learned something in my conversations with Leo.” Then came the day of the test, and Leo was thrown yet another curveball. Not only was he given a faulty calculator, but the headache he woke up with still hadn’t gone away. All seemed hopeless until his thoughts turned to his children. They gave him the power to push through: Leo passed the test, finally earning his high school certificate. For the first time, he could feel worthy of the pride his children already had in him. With his newfound confidence, Leo thought it made sense to pass on his love of reading. Taking a page from his teacher’s book — instead of forcing the studies — Leo adopted an engaging approach to reading with his son. Twenty minutes a night was all it took, and soon enough, Jonathan was making rapid progress, finishing the school year by jumping up three reading levels. He was even recognized as Student of the Month. Now Jonathan excels in school and enjoys learning. Maybe best of all, after a couple of months of Leo reading with Jonathan, Jonathan started reading to his younger sister — passing on this familial love of reading first from Leo, then to Jonathan, and finally to Hallie. 1．Leo decided to go back to school because ________. A．he was tired of working full-time B．he hoped to ease his family burden C．he wanted to grow and guide his children D．he excelled in math and essay writing 2．What can be learned about Leo’s high school equivalency classes from the passage? A．They focused mainly on science and politics. B．They provide opportunities for mutual learning. C．They promised a high-paying job after graduation. D．They allowed students to explore personal interests. 3．The word “curveball”(para.4) probably refers to ________. A．a type of baseball B．an unfair situation C．a tricky math question D．an unexpected obstacle 4．What lesson can be inferred from Leo’s story? A．Perseverance and education can shape the next generation. B．Exchanging knowledge can help people grow together. C．Cooperation and guidance is essential for academic success. D．Family bonds can be strengthened through shared activities. Back in 2008, when I was working as a professional astronomer, I was granted two nights on a big telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. I remember arriving at the peak of the volcano at dusk, very excited about this incredible opportunity. I went into the brightly lit telescope control room, plugged in my laptop and started preparing for the night of taking data. When it was dawn, I emerged into the sunrise, sleepy-eyed and ready for dinner... or was it breakfast? It was only years later that I realized I’d been to the peak of Mauna Kea and I hadn’t looked up at the night sky with my eyes even once. I now see this disappointing situation was representative of a deeper state of mental difficulty that had affected me like a long, slow sunset. Over my years of immersion (沉浸) in the academic environment, I’d become lost in the world of ideas, disconnected from an emotional, direct experience, and from the wonder and passion that had drawn me into astronomy in the first place. I’ve come to understand that this situation isn’t unique to me. These are typical symptoms of the modern world. So many of us live increasingly disconnected from nature — in the day and nighttime — often lost in the world of ideas, plans or anxieties, with our attention rarely in the here and now. Astrophysics was what led me into the world of ideas and facts, but it was ultimately stargazing in a mindful way that showed me the way back to a more balanced state of mental wellbeing and the wonder of my subjective, very human perspective. When we look with wide-eyed curiosity, rather than being preoccupied with facts and expectations, it encourages a state of wonder, which leads to awe. Studies have shown feeling awe on a regular basis is deeply beneficial to our mental health, because it helps us feel connected to something bigger than our everyday view of ourselves. Suddenly, our worries aren’t quite so all important and we start to see ourselves from a different perspective. It’s so easy to think that we’re looking up at the stars. But the truth is we’re in them — made of them, inseparable from them. You have grown out of, and are living as part of, this Universe. True, looking at it one way you’re a tiny, seemingly insignificant piece of dust on a remote planet in an unremarkable solar system. But from another perspective, you’re an integral part of the Universe experiencing itself through you own eyes, ears and thoughts. For me, this view has facilitated a complete transformation of my mental health and whole life. 1．The author felt a sense of _________ the moment he arrived at Mauna Kea. A．tiredness B．regret C．anticipation D．uniqueness 2．The common problem of the modern world is caused by _________. A．man’s separation from nature and the present B．the wonder about and passion for our careers C．our failure to observe the sky with naked eyes D．years of absorption in endless academic debates 3．How can we carry out “mindful stargazing”? A．By holding fast to science facts and figures. B．By observing stars through an advanced telescope. C．By integrating expectations and views of ourselves. D．By sensing the starry night in an open-minded way. 4．Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A．Stargazing from dusk to dawn B．Seeing in a new light C．Mysterious-looking universe D．Awe-inspiring career Kathy Xu had always wanted to see a shark in the wild. The opportunity finally came in 2011, when she went on a snorkelling trip (浮潜之旅). Not only was she not scared of the whale shark, the then 29-year-old was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears sprang to her eyes inside her snorkel mask. After returning home to Singapore, Xu learned about the shark trade taking place at one of Indonesia’s largest fish markets, where shark parts including meat and teeth are cut up for export, with the fins being the most prized. Curious, Xu packed her bags and headed to Tanjung Luar, on the island of Lombok. There, she spoke with several fishermen. Shark fishing is risky and involves hard physical work, but it is one of the few ways for them to provide for their families. The fishermen were knowledgeable and felt a great sense of pride for the local sea life. Once they heard that Xu liked to snorkel, they urged her to visit the coral reefs (珊瑚礁) near the fish market. The reefs were breathtaking, overflowing with life and colour. Xu was confident that ecotourism was the solution. “I told them I'd pay them to take tourists out to see these snorkelling hotspots,” she says. In late 2012, Xu quit her full-time teaching job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect. In late 2013, The Dorsal Effect launched its first boat trip. Snorkellers paid ＄120 for a one-day excursion to explore places that the local fishermen know about but could not be found on a Google search. It provides a much more reliable income for the fishermen than the unstable and often dangerous job of shark fishing. For now, Xu, 41, is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok, from the fishermen who now have a new way to earn an income to the school children who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect. In the past decade, global demand for shark fins has declined — a promising result of conservation campaigns — but stricter government regulation is needed. 1．How did Kathy Xu feel the first time she saw a shark in the wild? A．Scared. B．Curious. C．Sad. D．Moved. 2．What was special about the snorkeling sites offered by Xu's team? A．They were only accessible to experienced divers. B．They were popular destinations listed on travel websites. C．They were exclusive locations known only to local fishermen. D．They were protected areas with restricted access. 3．What can be learned about The Dorsal Effect? A．It is primarily focused on providing entertainment for tourists. B．It provides a more reliable income for local fishermen. C．It has successfully eliminated the demand for shark fins. D．It was funded by a former school teacher to focus on conservation. 4．The main idea of the passage can be concluded as _________. A．an eco-friendly way of living for fishermen worldwide B．an innovative ecotourism venture to help tackle shark fishing C．a personal journey from a water sport enthusiast to a marine researcher D．a successful business model to combine conservation with education At first, Mike White was not worried when his five-year-old dog, BuzzMan, failed to return after a deer hunt. However, after several hours, he used the GPS on the dog’s neck and located a narrow cave entrance, and BuzzMan’s fresh paw (爪子) prints. Now, White grew concerned. Hunt organizer Long Ray contacted two experienced cavers — Nathan Bill and Andy Miles. They arrived hours later and widened the entrance. By 1:30 a.m., Sunday, ten hours after BuzzMan disappeared, they entered the cave. The passage was so narrow that they were forced to crawl with only headlamp for light. After 30 meters, they eventually reached a tight crawl space. Miles, at 1.7 meters and 104 kilograms, is a strong man. No way could he fit through that hole. By 3:30 a.m., they returned. On Sunday afternoon, smaller volunteers were called in. At 5:00 p.m., four new cavers — two men and two women — entered the cave. They were experienced and loved everything about cave adventure except for one thing — cave flood. “If it rains,” Miles says, “The cave will kill people.” That night’s forecast: rain. The team made their way through the narrow space. On the other side of it was a stream. They had to crawl and swim through cold water, facing the threat of low body temperature. An hour later, one of the men, Kevin Robin, found a large room. He scanned the floor with his headlamp and then up the 4-meter-high walls. And there was BuzzMan, standing on a narrow edge and nervously staring at the stranger. Robin gently attached a belt, helped the dog down, and cast a light on him. BuzzMan immediately headed toward the entrance. At 9:30 p.m., 30 hours after disappearing, BuzzMan ran out of the cave and reunited with Mike White. The dog was cold and hungry but unharmed. All rescuers returned safely. In total, eight cavers answered the call and volunteered for the search. Miles laughs off all the praise. After all, going into dark, wet and tight spaces is their hobby. “What we consider fun,” he says, “often gives most people nightmares.” 1．Mike White began to feel worried when ______. A．finding BuzzMan did not return after the hunt B．seeing BuzzMan’s paw prints around the house C．realizing BuzzMan was trapped in the cave D．learning the cave was too narrow to enter 2．According to the passage, which of the following shows the correct order of the rescue? ① Miles was stopped due to a narrow hole. ② The rescuers advanced in the cold stream. ③ Kevin Robin discovered BuzzMan. ④ Nathan Bill and Andy Miles entered the cave. ⑤ A team of four cavers was gathered. A．④⑤②①③ B．⑤②①④③ C．②④①②③ D．④①⑤②③ 3．The challenges that the rescuers had to suffer include ______. A．heated and dried environment B．narrow space and low temperature C．dark environment and lighting failure D．lack of manpower and loss of direction 4．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A．Cavemen to the Rescue B．A Dog’s Thrilling Adventure C．A Hero’s Brave Journey D．Hidden Dangers in the Cave My dad is a crossword-lover. When I was a little girl, Dad would read his crossword puzzles to me from a magazine. I can still remember how he turned his pencil excitedly as he discovered a new phrase. If my attention weakened, he would say, “Feeling sleepy? Never mind, I’ll keep reading. Some of the words may crawl into your mind.” Bit by bit, Dad introduced me to the power of words and guided my life’s calling, a purpose I never questioned or bothered to pursue. Years passing, I grew into a professional writer. I found that he never asked me to suggest a word or help him with a puzzle when I was working. For him, my words were precious; each held value. But it did not matter much to me how much I got paid for writing. I wrote because I loved word-craft and making up stories that brought ideas to life. Recently when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print, I was kind of hurt! But I comforted myself by looking at the bright side — so many people read the piece and shared joyful emotions and praise on social media. Although some worldly-wise friends told me that I was paid peanuts, I myself felt well rewarded. While I was content, a certain anxiety would secretly emerge: would the thought of earnings cheapen the dignity of my work? Dad’s solution was: “Why not both? Money isn’t everything, but isn’t it good to have enough to help yourself and those close to you? And for your talents and efforts to be valued?” Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued. Today, when doubts cloud my mind, I think of Dad’s pencil: its purpose may be to solve a crossword puzzle, but it was also there for anyone writing down a life-changing number in a lottery ticket (彩票). So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well, some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy. 1．Dad didn’t turn to the author to solve puzzles probably because he________. A．didn’t know the fun of sharing games B．failed to see her willingness to help C．didn’t want to interrupt her literary creation D．trusted his own ability to solve puzzles 2．“I was paid peanuts” in paragraph 3 indicates that________. A．my writing deserved a better pay B．I got some nuts from my writing C．my writing ability was overrated D．I earned more than I should have 3．What does the author mainly convey in the last paragraph? A．Dad uses a pencil to balance his life wisely. B．Her life purpose is realized through writing. C．She sees both her words’ material and spiritual value. D．Multiple roles of a pencil may help change one’s life. 4．What can we learn about Dad and the author? A．Dad developed her attention by reading. B．Dad advised her to be a professional writer. C．Dad improved her ability to solve word puzzles. D．Dad helped shape her view on writing for a living. Nicole Killian was preoccupied before hearing of the hurricane (飓风). First, she worried about safety and checked on neighbors and family. Then she thought about repairs, bills, and about when tourists would return for people to work. Among these human concerns, it’s tough to remember the natural world, even for Killian, a conservationist and naturalist who earns a living by sharing Florida’s west coast waterways. But then there was that dolphin. A week after Hurricane Milton hit Englewood, a dolphin was caught in a floating crab trap near the boat launch where Nicole Killian kept equipment for her business. A team tried to free it. As biologists worked to save and release the dolphin into Lemon Bay, Killian and her husband knew they needed to do something. “We had always known we wanted to help clean up the waterway,” she says. “But after hearing about the dolphin, we knew we needed to act fast.” The mangroves (红树林) Kilian guides tourists through were littered with plastic bags, drywall, and broken two-by-fours. Mangroves are the ecosystem’s natural filter. But the Killians recognized that in this situation, the plants needed assistance. So they decided to organize a group  to boat along the banks of Lemon Bay and remove trash. “We decided to call it Waterway Warriors,” she says. “Because we need an army of environmentalists to help.” Cleaning up mangroves isn’t straightforward. The volunteers pulled out gas tanks and metal sheets, dock remains and crab traps. “Everybody was happy to be there and glad somebody was doing something,” one volunteer says. “There was a lot of laughter, a lot of smiles and a lot of triumph.” Indeed, a disturbing phenomenon occurs with hurricanes, Killian’s husband says. Some people’s lives are turned upside down, with ruined homes and lost jobs. Others are just fine. In a tight-knit community like this one, where neighbors know one another, that can leave survivors’ guilt and deep desire to help. The Waterway Warriors cleanups turned out to be as much for the people as they are for the mangroves and the other creatures that live in the area. “We’ve learned we’re a strong community,” Ms Killian says. “We’ve learned that people want to help.” 1．What event motivated Killian and her husband to take immediate action? A．The hurricane’s damage to their tour business. B．A trapped dolphin discovered after the hurricane. C．The return of tourists to the mangrove areas. D．The government’s request for cleanup volunteers. 2．What is the main purpose of the “Waterway Warriors” group? A．To teach tourists about Florida’s wildlife. B．To help clean and restore local waterways. C．To rescue sea animals trapped after storms. D．To collect donations for hurricane victims. 3．What can be inferred about the Waterway Warriors cleanups from the last paragraph? A．They helped relieve psychological stress in the community. B．They encouraged more tourists to help the community. C．They highlighted the destructive power of hurricanes. D．They offered jobs to survivors in the community. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．The rescue of a dolphin after a hurricane. B．The environmental damage caused by a hurricane. C．Community-led recovery efforts after a disaster. D．The relationship between humans and nature. Business success story Many teenagers spend their lives studying, playing video games and hanging out with friends — but not Henry Patterson, a teenage entrepreneur (创业者). The 15-year-old boy from Bedfordshire, a county in the East of England, started his business journey at the age of 9 when he launched his children’s brand, Not Before Tea. The lifestyle brand for young people is based on a storybook called The Adventures of Sherb and Pip, which is about a mouse and an owl who run a sweets shop. Patterson began by selling sweets, but he soon brought all the characters in the book to life — through products such as bags and soft toys. Today, the products are sold internationally, and Patterson has just secured investment to grow the brand further. At 12, his business had earned him 65,000 pounds (566,221 yuan). In fact, Patterson’s early school years were difficult, which he often described as “fire and ice”. He wasn’t consistent with what his peers were like because he saw the world differently and was rarely invited to parties or play dates. He also had a stammer (口吃), which made him feel even lonelier. But these things didn’t hold him back. To cheer himself up, Patterson gradually immersed (使……沉浸) himself in designing different animals and writing interesting stories about them. His characters started to become popular. To battle his stammer, he tried to express himself clearly and even developed a love for public speaking, which eventually enabled him to speak on important stages, such as at the National Retail Business Awards for Teenagers. Storytelling has been a key element in Patterson’s online business journey. Now at 15, Patterson wrote a business book called Young and Mighty, which describes his search for success and happiness and also covers some of the big issues that young people face: self-esteem, finding your voice, education and creativity.   He has also set up an online academy (学院) with the same name. It is for children aged 10 to 14, who are starting to think about their future and what motivates them. He believes that passion is what drives people to achieve extraordinary things. “If you don’t have a passion for what you do and love what you do then you won’t succeed,” he said. 1．What can we know about Not Before Tea? A．It is a sweets shop in Bedfordshire. B．Its birth was inspired by a storybook. C．It is a brand well known around the world. D．It has earned Patterson 65,000 pounds in total. 2．What happened to Patterson during his early school years? A．He struggled to fit in at school. B．He went to a lot of parties. C．He had difficulty writing stories. D．He wrote a business book. 3．Which of the following best describes Patterson? A．Brave and hardworking. B．Creative and strong-willed. C．Humorous and talented. D．Honest and independent. 4．What would Patterson probably agree with according to the text? A．Storytelling ability is key to business success. B．People should plan for their future as early as possible. C．Success cannot be achieved without passion. D．Passion decides whether a person can be extraordinary. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解之记叙文15篇 (上海专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 艺术家,记叙文,美术与摄影 2 适中 记叙文,生活故事 3 适中 记叙文,生活故事 4 适中 记叙文,生活故事,哲理感悟 5 较难 记叙文,美术与摄影,生活故事 6 适中 记叙文,个人经历 7 适中 记叙文,动物,减肥 8 适中 记叙文,个人经历,文章大意,短语猜测,目的意图,逻辑推理 9 适中 记叙文,家人和亲人 ,励志故事,词义猜测,语意转化,逻辑推理 10 适中 记叙文,个人经历,哲理感悟,标题判断,语意转化,逻辑推理 11 适中 环境保护,记叙文,动物,文章大意,直接理解,语意转化 12 适中 记叙文,生活故事,标题判断,细节排序,语意转化,逻辑推理 13 较易 记叙文,哲理感悟,职业内容,句意猜测,逻辑推理 14 适中 善行义举（个人）,环境保护,记叙文,文章大意,直接理解,语意转化,逻辑推理 15 适中 创业意识,记叙文,励志故事 【高考典例】 Contemporary artist Nick Smith creates pixelated (像素化的) works with hand placed colour-chips, synonymous with colour swatches (色块), cleverly combining text and image to create interesting and fascinating collaged (拼贴的) works. With a previous career in Interior Design spanning 11 years, Nick references his concept design background throughout his work, reworking the design aesthetic using unique colour swatches in hand-made collages, placing his work firmly in the fine art category. From his first collage experiment back in 2011 of Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’, when he assembled a tessellation (镶嵌技术) of swatches as a challenge, this eventually inspired his career as an artist and determined his unique style he is now known for. The multi-layered element of his work, which marries image and word, allows Nick to explore complex art-historical concepts. The text employed is often narrative, which can be read in sequence adding another element of intrigue and interest to the work. This additional element of text, placed under the empty space of each swatch, creates either complimentary or subversive meanings. Nick deliberately leaves these word/image constructions open to viewer interpretation, sparking new debates and meanings. Each P-series, such as Psycolourgy 2015, Purgatory 2019, explores complicatedly researched concepts, which are always the crucial starting point for each new series of work. Producing large-scale works to micro-chip collages, and multiple sell out print editions, Nick continues to develop his popular and recognisable art. PSYCOLOURGY — January 2015 Lawrence Alkin Gallery, London Smith’s debut solo exhibition with Lawrence Alkin Gallery in Soho, London, launched his unique visual reworking of classic paintings from the 20th Century canon. Universally known works, including David Hockney’s ‘The Bigger Splash’, Andy Warhol’s ‘Soup Cans’ and Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’ were all recast, creating original collages that enquire ideas of depiction, digitalisation and recognition. A sell out show, with numerous successful subsequent print releases, Psycolourgy forged Smith’s path to a place among Britain’s notable contemporary artists. PURGATORY — December 2019 Context, Art Miami Purgatory is a shiny, sticky, glossy exploration of our societies attitude and approach to our excess, addictions and desires. Excerpts from Dante’s Purgatory are woven through colourful works depicting popular covetable consumables, creating symbolic representations of the seven sins. Dante explores possible penance (忏悔) for our earthly suffering leading to spiritual growth.The results of these pairings offer a humorous, nostalgic and subversive opportunity to question our choices, our history and our future. 1．What made Nick launch his art career? A．His deep love of fascinating collaged works. B．His first collage work Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’. C．The challenge of piecing a tessellation of swatches. D．The collage experiment dating back to 2012. 2．Which of the following statements about the text Nick uses is true? A．His text contains concepts of art. B．His text is usually illustrative. C．His text can be read sequentially. D．His text elements are very simple. 3．What do we know about PSYCOLOURGY? A．It opened Smith’s unique visual reinvention of classic 21st-century paintings. B．David Hockney’s ‘Mona Lisa’ has been recreated by Lawrence Alkin Gallery. C．The original collages affirm the ideas of depiction, digitisation and recognition. D．It opened Smith’s path to becoming one of Britain’s leading contemporary artists. 4．What is the topic of this passage? A．Some useful ways to create collaged works. B．The life of contemporary artist Nick Smith. C．Information about Psycolourgy and Purgatory. D．The introduction to Nick Smith’s works. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了当代艺术家Nick Smith的创作风格和作品。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“From his first collage experiment back in 2011 of Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’.when he assembled a tessellation of swatches as a challenge, this eventually inspired his career as an artist and determined his unique style he is now known for. (这是他在2011年第一次拼贴沃霍尔的作品《玛丽莲》。当他将色板镶嵌起来作为一项挑战时，这最终激发了他作为艺术家的职业生涯，并确定了他现在闻名的独特风格。)”可知，Nick 在2011年在沃霍尔的作品《玛丽莲》中进行了第一次拼贴实验，所以这并非是他对拼贴作品的热爱，而在这次拼贴实验中，他将色板镶嵌在一起作为挑战。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段的“The text employed is often narrative, which can be read in sequence adding another element of intrigue and interest to the work.(Nick Smith使用的文本通常是叙事性的，可以按顺序阅读，为作品添加另一个神秘和兴趣的元素。)”可知，Nick的作品文本时叙述性的，他的文本可以按顺序读。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“A sell out show, with numerous successful subsequent print releases, Psycolourgy forged Smith’s path to a place among Britain’s notable contemporary artists.(一场售罄的展览，以及随后出版的血多成功的印刷版《心理学》，使得史密斯跻身英国著名当代艺术家之列。)”可知，《心理学》为史密斯开辟了通往英国著名当代艺术家之路。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知, 尤其是首段“Contemporary artist Nick Smith creates pixelated (像素化的) works with hand placed colour-chips, synonymous with colour swatches (色块), cleverly combining text and image to create interesting and fascinating collaged (拼贴的) works.(当代艺术家Nick Smith使用手工放置的色块创作像素化作品，这些色块与色彩样本同义，巧妙地将文字与图像结合，打造出有趣且迷人的拼贴作品。)”可知，首段介绍了当代艺术家Nick Smith将文字和图像结合起来，创作出有趣和发人深省的拼贴作品，接下来主要介绍了他的作品的设计理念，最后描述了他的两个系列作品：Psychology和Purgatory，所以文章主题是介绍Nick Smith的作品。故选D。 A Swedish Professor at Natural History came out to the farm to ask me for help. He had come to Africa to find out at what stage of the embryo(胚胎) state the foot of the monkeys begins to differ from the human foot. For this purpose he meant to go and shoot Colobus monkeys on Mount Elgon. “You will never find out from the Colobus monkeys,” I said to him, “they live in the tops of the trees and are shy and difficult to shoot. It would be the greatest luck should you get the embryo you want.” The Professor was hopeful. He was going to stay out till he had got his foot, he said, even if it was be for years. He had applied to the Game Department for permission to shoot the monkeys he wanted. The permission he was, in view of the high scientific object of his research, certain to get, but so far, he had had no reply. “How many monkeys have you asked to be allowed to shoot?” I asked him He told me that he had, to begin with, asked for permission to shoot fifteen hundred monkeys. Now I knew the people at the Game Department, and I assisted him to send in a second letter asking for a reply by return of post, since the Professor was keen to get off on his research. The answer from the Game Department did, for once, come by return of post. The Game Department, they wrote, were pleased to inform Professor Landgreen that, in view of the scientific object of his research, they had seen their way to make an exception from their rules, and to raise the number of monkeys on his license from four to six. I had to read the letter over twice to the Professor. When the contents at last were clear to him, he became so deadly shocked and hurt, that he did not say a single word. To my expressions of sympathy he made no reply, but walked out of the house, got into his car and drove away sadly. 1．By “It would be the greatest luck should you get the embryo you want”, the author implies that ______. A．it was no easy job to get Colobus monkeys B．there were very few Colobus monkeys in Africa C．he wished the Professor good luck in doing the research D．the Professor was sure to obtain the embryo despite the difficulties 2．What can be learned about the Game Department from the passage? A．It funded the Professor’s scientific research. B．It allowed the Professor to shoot only six monkeys. C．It was set up to help researchers to find wild animals. D．It made rules about where to shoot Colobus monkeys. 3．Why did the Professor say nothing after the author read the letter to him? A．The Professor found his research was meaningless. B．The Professor realized his cruelty in shooting monkeys. C．The Professor couldn’t carry out his research as expected D．The Professor felt sorry for brining trouble to the author. 4．Which of the following is covered in the passage? A．The scarcity of Colobus monkeys. B．The change of the Professor’s mood. C．The origin of the Game Department. D．The significance of animal protection. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一位自然历史的瑞典教授来到农场向作者寻求帮助提供疣猴，但是让教授失望的是，他最终被许可射杀的疣猴数量远远少于教授所期待的。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段““You will never find out from the Colobus monkeys,” I said to him, “they live in the tops of the trees and are shy and difficult to shoot. It would be the greatest luck should you get the embryo you want.””(“你永远也不会从疣猴身上找到答案，”我对他说，“它们住在树顶，很害羞，很难射杀。如果你能得到你想要的胚胎，那将是最大的幸运。”)可推知，通过“如果你能得到你想要的胚胎，这将是最大的幸运”，作者暗示弄到疣猴可不是件容易的事。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The Game Department, they wrote, were pleased to inform Professor Landgreen that, in view of the scientific object of his research, they had seen their way to make an exception from their rules, and to raise the number of monkeys on his license from four to six.(他们写道，Game Department很高兴地通知兰德格林教授，鉴于他的研究对象是科学，他们已经设法破例，将他许可证上的猴子数量从4只增加到6只)可知，从文章中我们可以了解到Game Department只允许教授射杀六只猴子。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中最后一句提到的Game Department只允许教授射杀六只猴子。以及最后一段中“I had to read the letter over twice to the Professor. When the contents at last were clear to him, he became so deadly shocked and hurt, that he did not say a single word.(我不得不把信读给教授听两遍。当他终于明白了事情的原委后，他感到非常震惊和痛苦，一句话也没说)可推知，作者把信读给教授听后，他什么也没说是因为他不能像预期的那样进行他的研究。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The Professor was hopeful.”(教授满怀希望)以及最后一段中“When the contents at last were clear to him, he became so deadly shocked and hurt, that he did not say a single word. To my expressions of sympathy he made no reply, but walked out of the house, got into his car and drove away sadly.(当他终于明白了事情的原委后，他感到非常震惊和痛苦，一句话也没说。对于我表示的同情，他没有回答，而是走出了房子，进入汽车，伤心地开走了)可知，教授情绪的变化是在这篇文章中涵盖的。故选B项。 In the vast, untouched expanse of wilderness, Isla and her faithful golden retriever (猎犬), Finn danced in a harmony of souls. Together, they weaved through myriad terrains, from shadowed forests echoing with ancient secrets to rugged mountain paths that touched the heavens. Their bond was not of mere circumstance, but of shared dreams, Isla sought quiet away from the urban noise, while every rustle and murmur of the wild ignited Finn’s spirit. As dawn’s first light kissed the earth, Isla deliberately packed away memories of the nigh while Finn, with eager anticipation, wagged (摇摆) his tail, eager for the day’s melodies. Their journey was not charted by maps or compasses, but by the gentle touches of their hearts, caressed by nature’s ideal breezes. One dusky evening, painted with deep red colors and ethereal purples, an unexpected storm took them off guard, Raindrops, heavy with sorrow, transformed familiar trails into flowing streams, in a desperate bid for refuge, Isla was trapped by the fierce embrace of the currents. It was Finn’s instinctive courage that shone brightly in that moment of despair, as he moved forward suddenly, securing her backpack with a steadfast grip, drawing her back to safety’s shore. Nestled in u rocky embrace, they clung to each other against the storm’s fury. Isla whispered tales of bygone days and distant horizons into Finn’s eager cars, in return, he moved slowly and complained weakly, weaving tales without words, sharing a symphony of silent stories. When the storm’s rage decreased, the world they knew was covered in unfamiliarity. Trails they once danced upon had vanished, and landmarks whispered in unfamiliar tongues. For the first time, Isla felt the weight of disorientation. But Finn, with unwavering confidence, stepped forward, trusting his instincts to unveil the path ahead. As days melted into weeks, just when hope seemed a distant star, the embrace of a hidden village hugged them gently, interested by the long exciting journey, villagers welcomed them, their journey becoming woven into the picture of local legend. But the wild’s temptation could not be ignored. Restored, the two partners ventured once more into the embrace of nature, carrying with them the blessings and hopes of newfound friends. Through the rich and colorful picture of their adventures, it became evident that their true strength was not in conquering the elements but in the unyielding bond they shared. The wild was but a stage for their eternal ballet of friendship and perseverance. 1．What connected Isla to Finn? A．The untouched expanse of wilderness. B．Shadowed forests echoing with ancient secrets. C．Circumstance and shared dreams. D．The urban noise. 2．What drove Isla into despair? A．A dusk of crimson and purple. B．A sudden storm. C．The familiar trails. D．A rocky embrace. 3．What were the villagers interested in? A．Finn’s confidence and intuition. B．Isla’s respect for nature. C．Isla and Finn’s exciting journey D．The wild’s temptation. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Isla and Finn made their journeys based on a map or a compass. B．Finn failed to pull Isla back to the safety of shore. C．The villagers wove Isla and Finn’s journey into local legend. D．Isla and Finn’s real strength lied in conquering harsh environments. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述伊莎与忠犬芬恩荒野冒险，暴风雨中互助求生，依靠深厚纽带成就传奇的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Their bond was not of mere circumstance, but of shared dreams, Isla sought quiet away from the urban noise, while every rustle and murmur of the wild ignited Finn’s spirit. (他们之间的纽带绝非偶然，而是源于共同的梦想——伊莎渴望远离都市喧嚣寻求宁静，而荒野的每一声窸窣低语都能点燃芬恩的灵魂。)”可知，他们的联系不仅是偶然，更是共同的梦想，即连接伊莎和芬恩的是机缘和共同的梦想。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“One dusky evening, painted with deep red colors and ethereal purples, an unexpected storm took them off guard, Raindrops, heavy with sorrow, transformed familiar trails into flowing streams, in a desperate bid for refuge, Isla was trapped by the fierce embrace of the currents. (在一个暮色沉沉的傍晚，天边晕染着绛红与幻紫的霞光，骤然而至的暴风雨打得他们措手不及。沉甸甸的雨滴裹挟着哀伤，将熟悉的山径化作湍急的溪流。伊莎在仓皇寻找避难处时，被汹涌的激流死死缠住。)”可知，突如其来的暴风雨困住了伊莎，使伊莎陷入绝望。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“As days melted into weeks, just when hope seemed a distant star, the embrace of a hidden village hugged them gently, interested by the long exciting journey, villagers welcomed them ,their journey becoming woven into the picture of local legend. (时光荏苒，数周流逝，正当希望宛若遥不可及的星辰时，一座隐秘村庄的怀抱温柔地接纳了他们。村民们被这段漫长而刺激的旅程所吸引，热情相迎，他们的故事就此融入当地传说的画卷之中。)”可知，村民对他们漫长而刺激的旅程感兴趣。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“As days melted into weeks, just when hope seemed a distant star, the embrace of a hidden village hugged them gently, interested by the long exciting journey, villagers welcomed them ,their journey becoming woven into the picture of local legend. (时光荏苒，数周流逝，正当希望宛若遥不可及的星辰时，一座隐秘村庄的怀抱温柔地接纳了他们。村民们被这段漫长而刺激的旅程所吸引，热情相迎，他们的故事就此融入当地传说的画卷之中。)”可知，村民们将伊莎和芬恩的旅程编入了当地传说。故选C。 【热点话题练习】 When my family moved house years ago, I called a junk removal company to throw away our black love seat. In our new place, the old bargain couch had to go. Replacing it was the hard part. For years, I loved a West Elm couch the way you love museum art: respectfully, from a distance. My ideal model was an unaffordable two-piece chaise sectional. This felt as close as I could get. I ordered the black love seat an hour after I settled down. I spent early years living in homes that were never wholly my own. When my kids were little, I left my husband and moved to a basement. There, again, I could make no decisions over my space. Buying a new couch in a space of my own felt monumental. It wasn’t long after we moved in. But the couch, which I’d thought would remain in a constant state of artful arrangement, was in a constant state of chaos. It was not meant for two active teenagers. After six months, the sofa’s middle began to bow. One night, we heard a crack. The split wood scratched my son’s leg and left a mark in the floor. In this couch, I had imagined I would find stability after years of housing challenges. It was evidence that I was a good mother. But staring at the sunken cushion, I noticed the sofa suddenly looked cheap and sad — evidence of a try-hard woman who would never live up to the things she aspired to be. I’d been trying to impose a version of home that didn’t match my real life. The broken couch forced a question: What would it look like to shelve my ambitions of providing a loving home and instead meet my family where we were? The next day I called the junk removal company. Then I ran to the store and came home with a sofa that we have come to affectionately refer to as the big girl. The big girl violates every design principle I once held dear and has swallowed the living room I had so carefully arranged. The fabric does nothing to elevate our living space. At first, it felt a little bit like a trap: I’d admitted defeat and surrendered the life I wanted to a warehouse couch. But with the big girl at home, something has shifted. Our living room now lives up to its name. I’m not worried about hair or whatever mess there is. This couch is not the couch of my dreams. It isn’t an investment piece or a statement about my taste. It’s a tool for living, a purely functional entity. There is liberation in furniture that needs no protection. People don’t ask if they can put their feet up. It’s clear everyone already has. 1．Why did the author buy the black love seat? A．Because she wanted to impress her children with her good taste. B．Because the couch came closest to the ideal couch in her eyes. C．Because she intended to replace a damaged and undesirable couch. D．Because the couch demonstrated financial stability after difficult years. 2．How did the author feel when she decided to throw her first couch (the black love seat)? A．Satisfied with its appeal and comfort. B．Proud of its ability to withstand her children’s activities. C．Frustrated because it fell short of her expectations. D．Angry about its poor quality and impracticality for family life. 3．The author’s decision to buy the second couch (the “big girl”) was primarily driven by ______. A．A change in her aesthetic preferences towards more practical furniture B．A realization that her ambitions for her home weren’t in line with her family’s reality C．The need to replace the broken West Elm sofa immediately D．A desire to create a more formal and elegant living space 4．What does the author mean by saying “There is liberation in furniture that needs no protection”? A．She doesn’t have to worry about damaging expensive furniture. B．She feels freed from the pressure of maintaining a perfect home. C．She finds freedom in the simple design of the new couch. D．She appreciates that the new couch is easy to clean and maintain. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者先后购买两张沙发的经历与心路转变：从追求理想中精致的沙发，到选择贴合家庭实际生活的实用款沙发，最终领悟到生活不必苛求完美，舒适自在才是真谛。   1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“My ideal model was an unaffordable two-piece chaise sectional. This felt as close as I could get. I ordered the black love seat an hour after I settled down.(我理想的款式是一种买不起的两件套式躺椅。这是我能得到的最接近的东西。安顿下来一个小时后，我订购了一张黑色的双人座椅。)”可知，作者购买这张黑色双人沙发是因为它最接近她心目中的理想沙发。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中“But the couch, which I’d thought would remain in a constant state of artful arrangement, was in a constant state of chaos.(但这张我本以为会一直保持精致整洁状态的沙发，却始终一片狼藉。)”以及第5段中“But staring at the sunken cushion, I noticed the sofa suddenly looked cheap and sad — evidence of a try-hard woman who would never live up to the things she aspired to be.(但看着凹陷的坐垫，我发现这张沙发突然显得廉价又寒酸——这成了我这个努力却始终达不到自己期望的女人的写照。)”可知，作者决定扔掉第一张沙发时，内心因它没能达到自己的期望而感到沮丧。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第六段中“I’d been trying to impose a version of home that didn’t match my real life. The broken couch forced a question: What would it look like to shelve my ambitions of providing a loving home and instead meet my family where we were?(我一直在试图强加一个与我的现实生活不匹配的家的版本。破损的沙发迫使我去思考：如果搁置我提供一个充满爱的家的抱负，而是接受我们家庭的现状，会是什么样子？)”可知，作者购买第二张沙发的主要原因是意识到自己对家的理想追求与家庭的现实生活并不相符。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段中“I’m not worried about hair or whatever mess there is.(我不再担心毛发或任何其他乱七八糟的东西。)”和最后一段中“This couch is not the couch of my dreams. It isn’t an investment piece or a statement about my taste. It’s a tool for living, a purely functional entity.(这张沙发并非我梦想中的沙发。它既非值得投资的物件，也非彰显品味的宣言。它只是一件生活工具，一个纯粹功能性的存在。)”以及“People don’t ask if they can put their feet up. It’s clear everyone already has.(人们不会问他们能不能把脚翘起来。很明显，每个人都已经这么做了。)”可知，新沙发不需要精心维护，家人可以随意使用。这种“无需保护”的特性让她从必须保持家具和家居环境完美的心理压力中解脱出来，感受到了自由。故选B。 Of course Polly had been introduced to Art as an infant. Of course the local school provided her — indiscriminately, as it did all children — with paint and clay and crayons, and she had made, as all children make, representations of her home and family — triangular-shaped father and mother holding hands, box-shaped brother in outsized shorts standing apart — as well as of daisies in a vase, and even a funny-looking teacup or two, each of them intensely satisfying for a day or two, then desperately unsatisfying from then on. But what Miss Abigail at the camp introduced her to was Real Art: in her whispery, bubbly, disquieting voice she had urged them to ‘paint your dreams — show me what you dreamed last night’. She had spaced the words, leaving great gaps for them to fill, and then sighed a replete sigh, as one might when overcome by swirls of opium (鸦片) , when Polly presented a particularly shocking or mysterious painting — headless figures in shades of purple appearing on the surface of a lake with large, many-pointed stars shining down on them out of a streaky sky. For the sake of that narrowing of green cat’s eyes, that slow exhalation of breath that spoke such volumes, and simply for the sake of staying close to that charmingly scented young woman with her flowing red hair and flowing purple dresses, Polly dedicated the summer to paint, letting others canoe, shoot arrows, roast marshmallows or run around working up a sweat. She came home reluctantly, with her paintings rolled up into an impressively long roll — Miss Abigail had insisted she always use large sheets of thick paper for her art. The family had been faintly surprised by what she spread out on the dining table for them; they turned to her with quizzical looks and remarks, making her roll them up again in offended annoyance, and carry them up to the attic (阁楼) where she spread them out along with all her painting equipment. She was determined to find herself a tie-dyed skirt, wear her hair loose, not in tight painful pigtails any more, and spend the rest of the summer drawing long strokes of purple paint across sheets of paper, humming the sad tunes Miss Abigail had hummed at the camp. It was then that she discovered she could sail through the green leaves and the yellow air and be the artist without having to go through the sticky steps required by actual painting. Truth be told, she had no distinct memory of any of Miss Abigail’s paintings, only of her loose hair, the long skirts, the whispering voice. She became convinced that art was not so much a matter of painting as of being an artist. 1．The first paragraph mainly serves to __________. A．criticize the shortcomings in Polly’s art education at school B．establish that Polly’s talent for art was evident at an early age C．demonstrate art is an important part of Polly’s school education D．draw a contrast between Polly’s earliest and later art experiences 2．What is the core definition of Real Art as presented in the passage? A．An art form that requires using large sheets of thick paper and special purple paint. B．An art form that focuses on expressing one’s inner dreams rather than daily scenes. C．An art form that creates mysterious or shocking works to impress other people. D．An art form that depends largely on those charming teachers at summer camps. 3．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 imply? A．Polly found that being an artist is more about a state of mind than just painting. B．Polly decided to give up actual painting and focus on enjoying nature instead. C．Polly realized that painting in the open air is more enjoyable than indoor painting. D．Polly thought the process of actual painting was way too tiring and messy. 4．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Miss Abigail’s Unique Way of Teaching Real Art at Summer Camp B．Polly’s Journey of Understanding the True Essence of Real Art C．Why Polly Gave Up Camp Activities to Focus on Painting Dreams D．The Difference Between School Art and Real Art in Polly’s Life 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了波莉（Polly）从小学阶段接触基础艺术，到在夏令营中经阿比盖尔小姐（Miss Abigail）引导认识 “真正的艺术”，最终领悟到艺术的本质在于 “成为艺术家” 而非单纯绘画的成长历程。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Of course Polly had been introduced to Art as an infant. Of course the local school provided her — indiscriminately, as it did all children — with paint and clay and crayons, and she had made, as all children make, representations of her home and family — triangular-shaped father and mother holding hands, box-shaped brother in outsized shorts standing apart — as well as of daisies in a vase, and even a funny-looking teacup or two, each of them intensely satisfying for a day or two, then desperately unsatisfying from then on.(波莉当然在襁褓中就接触过艺术了。当地的学校自然也给她提供了颜料、黏土和蜡笔 —— 就像对待所有孩子一样一视同仁。和所有孩子一样，她画过自己的家和家人：三角形的爸爸和妈妈手牵着手，方形的弟弟穿着肥大的短裤站在一旁；也画过花瓶里的雏菊，甚至还有一两个模样滑稽的茶杯。每一幅画都能让她满心欢喜地欣赏一两天，可从那之后，就变得让她无比失望)”可知，第一段描述了波莉早年在学校接触的基础艺术，第二段转折引出夏令营中的“真正的艺术”，其作用是为了对比波莉早期与后期的艺术经历。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But what Miss Abigail at the camp introduced her to was Real Art: in her whispery, bubbly, disquieting voice she had urged them to ‘paint your dreams — show me what you dreamed last night’(但夏令营里的阿比盖尔小姐向她引荐的，才是真正的艺术：她用轻柔、活泼又令人不安的声音催促他们：‘画出你的梦境 —— 让我看看你昨晚梦见了什么’)”可知，阿比盖尔小姐所倡导的“真正的艺术”核心是表达内心的梦，而不是日常的情景。故选B项。 3．词句猜测题。根据第五段中的“Truth be told, she had no distinct memory of any of Miss Abigail’s paintings, only of her loose hair, the long skirts, the whispering voice. She became convinced that art was not so much a matter of painting as of being an artist.(说实话，她对阿比盖尔小姐的任何画作都没有清晰的记忆，只记得她松散的头发、长长的裙子和轻柔的声音。她开始相信，艺术与其说是绘画，不如说是成为一名艺术家)”结合划线句“It was then that she discovered she could sail through the green leaves and the yellow air and be the artist without having to go through the sticky steps required by actual painting.”意为“也就是在那时，她发现自己可以穿梭于葱郁的枝叶与金黄的秋光之中，化身成一名创作者，不必再经历实体绘画所必需的那些繁琐步骤。”可知，波莉意识到不必拘泥于实际绘画的繁琐步骤，成为艺术家更多是一种心态和状态。结合选项分析：A 项“波莉发现成为艺术家更多是一种心态，而非单纯的绘画”与原文核心观点一致。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。文章围绕波莉的艺术认知展开，从早年学校的基础艺术体验，到夏令营中接触 “真正的艺术”，再到最终领悟艺术的本质是“成为艺术家”，完整呈现了她理解真正艺术精髓的过程。B 项“波莉理解真正艺术精髓的旅程”准确概括了文章核心脉络，适合作本文标题。故选B项。 When our sixth-grade teacher walked up to the blackboard with a wooden yardstick and a piece of chalk in 1961, I had no idea my life was about to change. We were spellbound as Mrs. Corder created a three-dimensional image on a two-dimensional surface. When the yellow chalk dust had cleared, her wall-size perspective drawing of a street and buildings looked so real that it seemed to leap off the blackboard. Our homework assignment was to imagine a typical street scene based on her lesson about small town life in America’s Old West and illustrate it in two-point perspective. That night I went right to work on the kitchen table. I didn’t know it then, but that would be the last time I ever had to use the kitchen table for art projects. Leon Jasinski, an engineer for Ford Motor Co. , lived down the street from us. Playing with his two sons at their house, I often caught glimpses of Mr. Jasinski in his home office, bent over a drafting table. That’s where he designed the taillights for Ford cars. His office overflowed with blueprints, automotive books, sketches and all the stuff a designer needs. But what fascinated me most was his 48-inch oak drafting table — birthplace of the following year’s taillights. Spread over the tabletop was usually one of Mr. Jasinski’s current projects. The instruments of his trade were laid out across the table or hanging from a hook board. I would watch in awe as he created a magical dance between the instruments and his pencil, each demanding its own special skill and delicate touch. Sometimes Mr. Jasinski would invite me into his office to explain his latest creation or give me exclusive peeks into future auto styles. Standing alongside his drafting table, I got my first real introduction to the work of a professional designer. The day after getting that perspective assignment at school, I happened to mention my Western town project to Mr. Jasinski. Then, totally out of the blue, he said if I wanted his drafting table, I could have it — and the stool and the clamp-on (可夹式) light and some of his instruments. I was speechless! I turned my bedroom into a kind of a studio, driving nails into the wall to hang some of the instruments and knocking together a couple of makeshift shelves. The drafting table took center stage. After clamping on the light and adjusting the table’s height and angle to suit me, I eased down onto the gray metal stool like a jet fighter pilot sliding into his cockpit. I spent that weekend settled in my inner retreat, bringing a typical Western town to life in two-point perspective. To me, even at 12, it seemed miraculous that it was possible to create a realistic three-dimensional picture on a two-dimensional surface. By the time I completed high school and had taken every drafting and art class offered, my bedroom was a creative mess, just like Mr. Jasinski’s office. The table went with me to college and to my first job as a draftsman. It remained my close companion in a rewarding career in graphics and architecture. 1．How did Mrs. Corder change the writer’s life? A．By introducing the idea of dimensions in drawing. B．By walking to the board with a yardstick and chalk. C．By inspiring his enthusiasm for perspective drawing. D．By assigning him to imagine the Western town life. 2．Why was the writer fascinated by the drafting table? A．Because he did not want to do his art projects on the kitchen table. B．Because it was made of oak and was big enough to hold many tools. C．Because Mr. Jasinski explained his creation to him beside this table. D．Because it was a creative place that showed how designs were made. 3．What does the underlined sentence (Paragraph 6) imply? A．His shock at being offered the desired drafting table. B．His relaxation in a new environment for design tasks. C．His excitement and readiness to start creative work. D．His concern for the timely completion of his project. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Early experiences can shape a child’s talents and career. B．Generous neighbors can help children land good jobs. C．Teachers’ guidance is essential to exciting imagination. D．A messy bedroom can represent its owner’s creativity. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在六年级时，老师Mrs. Corder通过一堂透视绘画课激发了作者对绘画的热情。随后，作者因邻居Mr. Jasinski的慷慨赠送，得到了一张专业的绘图桌，这张桌子成为作者艺术生涯的起点，陪伴作者度过了学生时代和职业生涯。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“We were spellbound as Mrs. Corder created a three-dimensional image on a two-dimensional surface.(当Corder老师在二维平面上创造出三维图像时，我们都被迷住了。)”，第二段“Our homework assignment was to imagine a typical street scene based on her lesson about small town life in America’s Old West and illustrate it in two-point perspective.(我们的家庭作业是根据她关于美国旧西部小镇生活的课程，想象一个典型的街景，并用两点透视法来描绘它。)”以及最后一段“It remained my close companion in a rewarding career in graphics and architecture.(它一直是我从事图形和建筑这一有意义的职业的亲密伙伴。)”可知，Mrs. Corder通过她的透视绘画课激发了作者对透视绘画的热情，从而改变了作者的生活，使作者走上了图形和建筑的职业道路。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“But what fascinated me most was his 48-inch oak drafting table — birthplace of the following year’s taillights.( 但最让我着迷的是他48英寸的橡木绘图桌——这是来年尾灯的诞生地。)”和“Standing alongside his drafting table, I got my first real introduction to the work of a professional designer.(站在他的绘图桌旁，我第一次真正了解了专业设计师的工作。)”可知，作者被绘图桌迷住是因为这是一个有创意的地方，展示了设计是如何制作的。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第六段“After clamping on the light and adjusting the table’s height and angle to suit me, I eased down onto the gray metal stool like a jet fighter pilot sliding into his cockpit.(我夹好台灯，调整好绘图桌的高度和角度，舒服地坐到灰色金属凳上，就像一名喷气式战斗机飞行员坐进驾驶舱一样。)”可知，作者终于拥有了梦寐以求的专业绘图桌，调整好一切后坐下，用飞行员进驾驶舱的比喻，精准体现了得到创作工具的激动喜悦以及做好万全准备、迫不及待开启创作的状态。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了作者在六年级时，老师Mrs. Corder通过一堂透视绘画课激发了作者对绘画的热情，随后作者因邻居Mr. Jasinski的慷慨赠送，得到了一张专业的绘图桌，这张桌子成为作者艺术生涯的起点，陪伴作者度过了学生时代和职业生涯，由此可知，文章的主旨是早期的经历可以塑造孩子的才能和职业。故选A。 My cat Jean-Philippe is what you might charitably describe as ‘big-boned’. I adopted Phil when he was about six months old.Before he came to my house, he had been  living with a couple of other kittens out on the street. When I moved into a fourth-floor apartment, he became a full-time indoor foodie. I usually call him Fat Phil. I love him, but he is basically a meat loaf with fur. I finally realized things were getting out of control when he outgrew his cat carrier and I was forced to buy one built for a medium-sized dog. To make sure that Phil would stick around for as long as possible, I knew I needed to make some changes to his diet — whether or not he was fully on board with them. Although Fat Phil needed to become Slim Phil, losing weight too quickly could be dangerous. I was sent by Phil’s doctor to a website that calculates how many calories a day a cat needs to consume to lose weight at a healthy pace. This is when I learnt that you apparently need to understand advanced algebra (代数) to count cat-food calories. Phil eats a combination of raw, freeze-dried, and canned food, and he began his diet at 270 calories a day. Have you ever tried to figure out the calories in your cat’s favourite brands of food? Some don’t include the information on the label. Others give it in tiny print. Or they publish it in  terms that require you to figure out, say, that if 450 grams of freeze-dried chicken biscuits contain 125 calories, a kitchen cup weighs about 700 grams, and 50 biscuits fit in a cup, each biscuit has…wait... I have to keep reminding myself that this is the very best diet for cats, according to doctors. And finally! After more than a year, Phil’s daily intake has been reduced to 250 calories. But it’s an ongoing struggle. He’s a hardened food thief. He starts pushing for dinner at about 1p. m., sometimes rising up on his legs and tapping me on the shoulder with his front paw as I sit at my computer. If he had a watch, he’d be pointing at it. Resisting his most sincere requests takes as much self-control as I can develop, but I persist. And any month now, my boy is going to slim down that dog-sized body and become the size of a very large cat. 1．How many of the following phrases refer to the same meaning as “big-boned”? (1) a full-time indoor foodie                                  (2) Fat Phil (3) a meat loaf with fur                                           (4) a medium-sized dog (5) Slim Phil                                                      (6) a hardened food thief A．(1)(3)(6). B．(2)(3)(4). C．(2)(5)(6). D．(1)(4)(5). 2．What does the author find difficult when calculating Jean-Philippe’s food intake? A．Phil refuses to eat raw, freeze-dried and canned food. B．Calorie information can’t be found on cat food labels. C．Phil’s doctor fails to give useful suggestions on his diet. D．The calorie information on cat food is unclear or hard to find. 3．What does the writer imply by “an ongoing struggle” in the last paragraph? A．Keeping Phil on his diet remains difficult. B．The writer intends to stop the cat’s diet plan. C．Phil’s health keeps worsening over the year D．Feeding Phil has become much boring now. 4．Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards Jean-Philippe? A．Tolerant, the cat will remain huge. B．Generous, yet losing patience with Phil’s habits. C．Loving, yet determined to follow the health plan. D．Scientific, relying on complex calculations. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者收养的猫Jean-Philippe因长期室内生活变得肥胖，作者为了它的健康，遵循医生建议为其制定科学减重计划的过程。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“I usually call him Fat Phil. I love him, but he is basically a meat loaf with fur. (我通常叫他胖Phil。我爱他，但他基本上就是个带毛的肉球。)”以及第三段中“I was forced to buy one built for a medium-sized dog. (我被迫买了一个为中型犬设计的笼子。)”可知，(2) Fat Phil (胖Phil)、(3) a meat loaf with fur (带毛的肉球，说明猫很胖)、(4)a medium-sized dog (中型犬，说明猫体型大)，这三个短语和“big-boned”意思相同，均指“体型大、偏胖”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Have you ever tried to figure out the calories in your cat’s favourite brands of food? Some don’t include the information on the label. Others give it in tiny print. Or they publish it in  terms that require you to figure out, say, that if 450 grams of freeze-dried chicken biscuits contain 125 calories, a kitchen cup weighs about 700 grams, and 50 biscuits fit in a cup, each biscuit has…wait... (你有没有试过想弄清楚你家猫咪最爱的那些品牌猫粮里的卡路里含量？有些猫粮的标签上根本没标注这一信息。另一些则用极小的字体印出来。还有些品牌公布的方式需要你自己去计算，比如说，450克冻干鸡肉饼干含有125卡路里，一个厨房用杯重约700克，一杯能装50块饼干，那么每块饼干含有……等等……)”可知，作者发现猫粮上的热量信息不清楚或很难找到，所以计算Jean-Philippe的食物摄入量很困难。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据最后一段“He’s a hardened food thief. He starts pushing for dinner at about 1p. m., sometimes rising up on his legs and tapping me on the shoulder with his front paw as I sit at my computer. If he had a watch, he’d be pointing at it. Resisting his most sincere requests takes as much self-control as I can develop, but I persist. (它是个顽固的偷食贼。下午1点左右就开始催着要晚饭，有时我坐在电脑前，它会站起来用前爪拍我的肩膀。要是它有手表，肯定会指着表盘示意。拒绝他那最真诚的请求，需要我使出浑身解数来克制自己，但我还是坚持着。)”可知，猫咪总想方设法讨食，作者需要极强的自制力才能拒绝，所以“an ongoing struggle”意思是“让Phil坚持节食仍然很困难”。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段中I love him, but he is basically a meat loaf with fur. (我爱他，但他基本上就是个带毛的肉球。)”、最后一段中“Resisting his most sincere requests takes as much self-control as I can develop, but I persist. (拒绝他那最真诚的请求，需要我使出浑身解数来克制自己，但我还是坚持着。)”以及作者为猫咪制定减重计划、耐心计算热量等行为可知，作者很爱自己的猫，尽管让猫坚持节食很困难，但作者还是坚决执行健康计划。故选C。 Becoming a Birder Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, and walked to the end of a pier and started looking at birds. Since then, my birding obsession has progressed at an alarming pace. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone. Birding has proved more absorbing and peace-bringing than mindful reflection. While birding, I seem impervious to heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses focus firmly on the present, and the usual buzz in my head becomes quiet. When I spot a species for the first time, I course with thrill while being entirely at peace. I also feel a much deeper connection to the natural world. The passing of the seasons feels more detailed, marked by the arrival and disappearance of particular species instead of much slower changes in day length, temperature and greenery. I find myself noticing small shifts in the weather and small differences in habitat. I think about the tides. So much more of the natural world feels close and accessible now. When I started birding, I remember thinking that I’d never see most of the species in my field guide. I had internalized the idea of nature as distant and remote — the province of nature documentaries and far-flung vacations. But in the past six months, I’ve seen soaring golden eagles and marveled at diving Pacific loons, all within an hour of my house. It’s easy to think of birding as an escape from reality. Instead, I see it as immersion in the true reality. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is saying about them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to find a rare sparrow. It’s very clear to me which of those two activities is the more ridiculous. It’s not the one with the sparrow. 1．Why does the author describe his birding habit as”an obsession”? A．To show his intense passion for birding. B．To illustrate its peace-bringing mindful effect. C．To highlight his rapid species-spotting progress. D．To stress it’s more meaningful than social media. 2．The underlined phrase “seem impervious to” is closest in meaning to A．seem sensitive to B．seem unaffected by C．appear troubled by D．appear subject to 3．Which of the following descriptions is closest to a birder’s state of mind according to the passage? A．Watching nature documentaries to feel close to wild birds. B．Long-distance jogging in the woods to train for a marathon. C．Fishing by a local pond engaged in the process of observation. D．Travelling miles with the goal of checking a rare species off a list. 4．What life lesson does the author draw about birding? A．Quality time spent in nature’s wonders leads to a joyful life. B．Bird watching itself is more meaningful than one’s busy daily routines. C．Focus on the immediate natural surroundings breeds true meaning in life. D．One should live in the present rather than escape from reality to pursue joy. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】这篇文章是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者通过观鸟的经历，专注当下、感受自然、获得内心平静，并从中领悟到生活的真谛。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段的“Since then, my birding obsession has progressed at an alarming pace. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone.(从那以后，我对观鸟的痴迷以惊人的速度发展。我已经见过 452 种鸟类，仅今年就有 307 种。)”和第二段的“While birding, I seem impervious to heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses focus firmly on the present, and the usual buzz in my head becomes quiet. When I spot a species for the first time, I course with thrill while being entirely at peace.(观鸟时，我似乎对冷热饥渴都无动于衷。我的感官全然专注于当下，脑海中平日的喧嚣变得安静。当我第一次见到某个物种时，内心激动不已却又十分平静。)”可知，作者用obsession（痴迷）一词，展现自己对观鸟的极度热爱。投入大量时间见多种鸟类、观鸟时忽略生理需求、高度专注且因新发现极度兴奋均围绕 “强烈热爱” 展开。故选A项。 2．词句猜测题。根据本句“While birding, I seem impervious to heat, cold, hunger and thirst.(观鸟时，我对冷、热、饥、渴都seem impervious to。)”以及下一句“My senses focus firmly on the present, and the usual buzz in my head becomes quiet. (我的感官牢牢聚焦于当下，脑海中的日常纷扰也随之安静下来。)”可知，观鸟时作者精神高度集中于当下，脑海中的冷热饥渴等杂念应是全都感觉不到了，“seem impervious to”在此处应为“不受……影响”之意。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段第二句、第三句“While birding, I seem impervious to heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses focus firmly on the present, and the usual buzz in my head becomes quiet. (观鸟时，我似乎对冷热浑然不觉。我的感官牢牢聚焦于当下，脑海中的日常纷扰也随之安静下来。)以及第四段最后一句“But in the past six months, I’ve seen soaring golden eagles and marveled at diving Pacific loons, all within an hour of my house. (但在过去的六个月里，我亲眼目睹了翱翔的金雕，也为俯冲入水的太平洋潜鸟惊叹不已，这一切都发生在我家一小时车程的范围内。)”对自然细节的关注可知，观鸟者的状态是沉浸于观察过程中。C选项“在家附近的池塘边钓鱼，专注于观察过程”最符合文中描述的专注、沉浸、观察自然的状态。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段前三句“It’s easy to think of birding as an escape from reality. Instead, I see it as immersion in the true reality. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is saying about them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to find a rare sparrow. (人们很容易将观鸟视为对现实的逃避。相反，我认为这是沉浸在真实的现实中。当我可以花上一小时寻找一只稀有麻雀时，便不再需要知道社交媒体上的主角是谁、众人对他们有何议论。)”以及全文多次强调的专注当下、感受自然细节可知，作者从观鸟中领悟到的是：专注于身边的自然环境，并沉浸其中比把时间花在社交媒体上更有意义。C选项“关注身边触手可及的自然环境，方能孕育出生命中真正的意义。”准确概括了这一主旨。故选C项。 It wasn’t Leo’s choice to leave academia. With just one semester left of his high school career, Leo found himself without a place to live. His only option was to turn his part-time job into two full-time jobs and delay finishing his degree. Sadly, that day wasn’t soon to come. Seventeen years later, Leo was providing for his son, Jonathan, and his four-year-old daughter, Hallie. When he realized Jonathan was in need of some extra attention, he knew it was time to become the role model his son deserved. Determined to get back on the track he promised himself so long ago, Leo began attending high school equivalency classes in Staten Island. After all, without a certificate, he lacked the qualifications for higher education, better jobs, and the stability his family needed. Intelligence and perseverance had carried him through many hardships, but now he needed the degree. Math and essay writing became priorities, and with the help of his teacher, Phil Cameron, Leo made the progress he needed to aid his growing confidence. But it wasn’t just the student who came away with something from these lessons. Leo shared his love of science, politics, news, and novels with anyone who would listen, and even Phil remarked, “I always learned something in my conversations with Leo.” Then came the day of the test, and Leo was thrown yet another curveball. Not only was he given a faulty calculator, but the headache he woke up with still hadn’t gone away. All seemed hopeless until his thoughts turned to his children. They gave him the power to push through: Leo passed the test, finally earning his high school certificate. For the first time, he could feel worthy of the pride his children already had in him. With his newfound confidence, Leo thought it made sense to pass on his love of reading. Taking a page from his teacher’s book — instead of forcing the studies — Leo adopted an engaging approach to reading with his son. Twenty minutes a night was all it took, and soon enough, Jonathan was making rapid progress, finishing the school year by jumping up three reading levels. He was even recognized as Student of the Month. Now Jonathan excels in school and enjoys learning. Maybe best of all, after a couple of months of Leo reading with Jonathan, Jonathan started reading to his younger sister — passing on this familial love of reading first from Leo, then to Jonathan, and finally to Hallie. 1．Leo decided to go back to school because ________. A．he was tired of working full-time B．he hoped to ease his family burden C．he wanted to grow and guide his children D．he excelled in math and essay writing 2．What can be learned about Leo’s high school equivalency classes from the passage? A．They focused mainly on science and politics. B．They provide opportunities for mutual learning. C．They promised a high-paying job after graduation. D．They allowed students to explore personal interests. 3．The word “curveball”(para.4) probably refers to ________. A．a type of baseball B．an unfair situation C．a tricky math question D．an unexpected obstacle 4．What lesson can be inferred from Leo’s story? A．Perseverance and education can shape the next generation. B．Exchanging knowledge can help people grow together. C．Cooperation and guidance is essential for academic success. D．Family bonds can be strengthened through shared activities. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了利奥因生活所迫中断学业，多年后为给子女树立榜样重返课堂，克服考试突发困难拿到学历，还带动子女爱上阅读，用毅力与教育影响了下一代。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“When he realized Jonathan was in need of some extra attention, he knew it was time to become the role model his son deserved.(当他意识到乔纳森需要更多的关爱时，他便明白自己应该成为儿子所应拥有的榜样了)”可知，利奥决定重返学校，因为他想要成长并教导自己的孩子。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Leo shared his love of science, politics, news, and novels with anyone who would listen, and even Phil remarked, “I always learned something in my conversations with Leo.”(利奥会向任何愿意倾听的人分享他对科学、政治、新闻和小说的热爱，甚至菲尔也说：“和利奥交谈的过程中，我总能学到一些东西。”)”可知，这门课程实现了师生间的相互学习。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“Not only was he given a faulty calculator, but the headache he woke up with still hadn’t gone away.(不仅给他发了一台有故障的计算器，而且他醒来时还带着的头痛仍未消失)”可知，后文提到利奥考试时遇到计算器故障、头痛不止的突发状况，这些都是意料之外的麻烦，故划线词意思是“一个意外的障碍”。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Taking a page from his teacher’s book — instead of forcing the studies — Leo adopted an engaging approach to reading with his son. Twenty minutes a night was all it took, and soon enough, Jonathan was making rapid progress, finishing the school year by jumping up three reading levels. He was even recognized as Student of the Month.(借鉴老师的做法——而不是强迫学习——利奥与儿子采用了有趣的学习方式。每天只需阅读二十分钟，不久之后，乔纳森就取得了显著进步，仅用一个学期就提升了三个阅读等级。他还被评为“月度学生之星”)”以及最后一段“Now Jonathan excels in school and enjoys learning. Maybe best of all, after a couple of months of Leo reading with Jonathan, Jonathan started reading to his younger sister — passing on this familial love of reading first from Leo, then to Jonathan, and finally to Hallie.(如今，乔纳森在学校表现出色，乐于学习。最棒的是，在与利奥一起阅读几个月后，乔纳森开始给他的小妹妹读书——就这样，这种家庭对阅读的热爱从利奥传给了乔纳森，再由乔纳森传递给了哈莉)”可知，坚韧不拔的精神和教育能够塑造下一代。故选A。 Back in 2008, when I was working as a professional astronomer, I was granted two nights on a big telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. I remember arriving at the peak of the volcano at dusk, very excited about this incredible opportunity. I went into the brightly lit telescope control room, plugged in my laptop and started preparing for the night of taking data. When it was dawn, I emerged into the sunrise, sleepy-eyed and ready for dinner... or was it breakfast? It was only years later that I realized I’d been to the peak of Mauna Kea and I hadn’t looked up at the night sky with my eyes even once. I now see this disappointing situation was representative of a deeper state of mental difficulty that had affected me like a long, slow sunset. Over my years of immersion (沉浸) in the academic environment, I’d become lost in the world of ideas, disconnected from an emotional, direct experience, and from the wonder and passion that had drawn me into astronomy in the first place. I’ve come to understand that this situation isn’t unique to me. These are typical symptoms of the modern world. So many of us live increasingly disconnected from nature — in the day and nighttime — often lost in the world of ideas, plans or anxieties, with our attention rarely in the here and now. Astrophysics was what led me into the world of ideas and facts, but it was ultimately stargazing in a mindful way that showed me the way back to a more balanced state of mental wellbeing and the wonder of my subjective, very human perspective. When we look with wide-eyed curiosity, rather than being preoccupied with facts and expectations, it encourages a state of wonder, which leads to awe. Studies have shown feeling awe on a regular basis is deeply beneficial to our mental health, because it helps us feel connected to something bigger than our everyday view of ourselves. Suddenly, our worries aren’t quite so all important and we start to see ourselves from a different perspective. It’s so easy to think that we’re looking up at the stars. But the truth is we’re in them — made of them, inseparable from them. You have grown out of, and are living as part of, this Universe. True, looking at it one way you’re a tiny, seemingly insignificant piece of dust on a remote planet in an unremarkable solar system. But from another perspective, you’re an integral part of the Universe experiencing itself through you own eyes, ears and thoughts. For me, this view has facilitated a complete transformation of my mental health and whole life. 1．The author felt a sense of _________ the moment he arrived at Mauna Kea. A．tiredness B．regret C．anticipation D．uniqueness 2．The common problem of the modern world is caused by _________. A．man’s separation from nature and the present B．the wonder about and passion for our careers C．our failure to observe the sky with naked eyes D．years of absorption in endless academic debates 3．How can we carry out “mindful stargazing”? A．By holding fast to science facts and figures. B．By observing stars through an advanced telescope. C．By integrating expectations and views of ourselves. D．By sensing the starry night in an open-minded way. 4．Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A．Stargazing from dusk to dawn B．Seeing in a new light C．Mysterious-looking universe D．Awe-inspiring career 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了2008 年作者在夏威夷天文台观测时未欣赏星空，后醒悟自己沉迷学术而脱离自然与初心；他发现这是现代人的通病，而用心观星助其找回心理平衡与对宇宙的敬畏。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“I remember arriving at the peak of the volcano at dusk, very excited about this incredible opportunity.( 我记得我在黄昏时分到达了火山的顶峰，对这个难以置信的机会感到非常兴奋。)”可推知，作者在到达莫纳克亚山的那一刻，有一种期待的感觉。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“These are typical symptoms of the modern world. So many of us live increasingly disconnected from nature — in the day and nighttime — often lost in the world of ideas, plans or anxieties, with our attention rarely in the here and now.( 这些都是现代社会的典型症状。我们中的许多人生活得越来越远离自然——无论是白天还是晚上——常常迷失在想法、计划或焦虑的世界里，我们的注意力很少集中在此时此地。)”可知，现代世界的共同问题是由人类与自然和现在的分离造成的。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第六段中“When we look with wide-eyed curiosity, rather than being preoccupied with facts and expectations, it encourages a state of wonder, which leads to awe.( 当我们睁大眼睛好奇地看，而不是全神贯注于事实和期望时，它会激发一种惊奇的状态，从而产生敬畏。)”可推知，“专注观星”指以充满好奇的开放心态观察，而非执着于事实和期待。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文通过作者作为天文学家的经历：早年沉迷观测数据却未抬头欣赏夜空，后来意识到现代人群普遍“与自然、当下脱节”，而“专注观星”（以好奇开放的心态感受星空）能带来敬畏感，帮助人们跳出自我焦虑，以新视角看待宇宙与自身，最终实现心理健康的转变。由此可知，这篇文章最好的标题是“以新的眼光看问题”。故选B项。 Kathy Xu had always wanted to see a shark in the wild. The opportunity finally came in 2011, when she went on a snorkelling trip (浮潜之旅). Not only was she not scared of the whale shark, the then 29-year-old was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears sprang to her eyes inside her snorkel mask. After returning home to Singapore, Xu learned about the shark trade taking place at one of Indonesia’s largest fish markets, where shark parts including meat and teeth are cut up for export, with the fins being the most prized. Curious, Xu packed her bags and headed to Tanjung Luar, on the island of Lombok. There, she spoke with several fishermen. Shark fishing is risky and involves hard physical work, but it is one of the few ways for them to provide for their families. The fishermen were knowledgeable and felt a great sense of pride for the local sea life. Once they heard that Xu liked to snorkel, they urged her to visit the coral reefs (珊瑚礁) near the fish market. The reefs were breathtaking, overflowing with life and colour. Xu was confident that ecotourism was the solution. “I told them I'd pay them to take tourists out to see these snorkelling hotspots,” she says. In late 2012, Xu quit her full-time teaching job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect. In late 2013, The Dorsal Effect launched its first boat trip. Snorkellers paid ＄120 for a one-day excursion to explore places that the local fishermen know about but could not be found on a Google search. It provides a much more reliable income for the fishermen than the unstable and often dangerous job of shark fishing. For now, Xu, 41, is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok, from the fishermen who now have a new way to earn an income to the school children who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect. In the past decade, global demand for shark fins has declined — a promising result of conservation campaigns — but stricter government regulation is needed. 1．How did Kathy Xu feel the first time she saw a shark in the wild? A．Scared. B．Curious. C．Sad. D．Moved. 2．What was special about the snorkeling sites offered by Xu's team? A．They were only accessible to experienced divers. B．They were popular destinations listed on travel websites. C．They were exclusive locations known only to local fishermen. D．They were protected areas with restricted access. 3．What can be learned about The Dorsal Effect? A．It is primarily focused on providing entertainment for tourists. B．It provides a more reliable income for local fishermen. C．It has successfully eliminated the demand for shark fins. D．It was funded by a former school teacher to focus on conservation. 4．The main idea of the passage can be concluded as _________. A．an eco-friendly way of living for fishermen worldwide B．an innovative ecotourism venture to help tackle shark fishing C．a personal journey from a water sport enthusiast to a marine researcher D．a successful business model to combine conservation with education 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了Kathy Xu因野外遇鲨鱼受触动，创办生态旅游项目The Dorsal Effect的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Not only was she not scared of the whale shark, the then 29-year-old was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears sprang to her eyes inside her snorkel mask. (不仅不害怕鲸鲨，这位当时29岁的女士还被它的美丽与优雅深深打动，浮潜面罩里的眼泪都涌了出来)”可知，Kathy Xu第一次在野外看到鲨鱼时是感动的。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“In late 2012, Xu quit her full-time teaching job to focus on building The Dorsal Effect. In late 2013, The Dorsal Effect launched its first boat trip. Snorkellers paid＄120 for a one-day excursion to explore places that the local fishermen know about but could not be found on a Google search. (2012年底，Xu辞去了全职教学工作，专注于构建The Dorsal Effect。2013年底，The Dorsal Effect推出了第一次乘船旅行。浮潜者支付120美元参加一日游，探索当地渔民知道但在谷歌搜索中找不到的地方)”可知，Xu团队提供的浮潜点是仅当地渔民知晓的专属地点。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“It provides a much more reliable income for the fishermen than the unstable and often dangerous job of shark fishing. (相比鲨鱼捕捞这种不稳定且危险的工作，它为渔民提供了更可靠的收入)”可知，The Dorsal Effect为当地渔民提供了更稳定的收入来源。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“ Xu, 41, is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok, from the fishermen who now have a new way to earn an income to the school children who learn about sharks on tours with The Dorsal Effect. In the past decade, global demand for shark fins has declined — a promising result of conservation campaigns (41岁的Xu为她在龙目岛看到的微小变化感到自豪，从渔民现在有了新的收入来源，到学生们在The Dorsal Effect的旅行中了解了鲨鱼。在过去十年里，全球对鱼翅的需求下降了——这是保护运动的一个可喜的结果)”及通读全文可知，全文围绕Kathy Xu通过开展生态旅游项目，既帮助渔民摆脱鲨鱼捕捞的危险工作，又推动鲨鱼保护展开，因此核心是“创新的生态旅游项目助力解决鲨鱼捕捞问题”。故选B项。 At first, Mike White was not worried when his five-year-old dog, BuzzMan, failed to return after a deer hunt. However, after several hours, he used the GPS on the dog’s neck and located a narrow cave entrance, and BuzzMan’s fresh paw (爪子) prints. Now, White grew concerned. Hunt organizer Long Ray contacted two experienced cavers — Nathan Bill and Andy Miles. They arrived hours later and widened the entrance. By 1:30 a.m., Sunday, ten hours after BuzzMan disappeared, they entered the cave. The passage was so narrow that they were forced to crawl with only headlamp for light. After 30 meters, they eventually reached a tight crawl space. Miles, at 1.7 meters and 104 kilograms, is a strong man. No way could he fit through that hole. By 3:30 a.m., they returned. On Sunday afternoon, smaller volunteers were called in. At 5:00 p.m., four new cavers — two men and two women — entered the cave. They were experienced and loved everything about cave adventure except for one thing — cave flood. “If it rains,” Miles says, “The cave will kill people.” That night’s forecast: rain. The team made their way through the narrow space. On the other side of it was a stream. They had to crawl and swim through cold water, facing the threat of low body temperature. An hour later, one of the men, Kevin Robin, found a large room. He scanned the floor with his headlamp and then up the 4-meter-high walls. And there was BuzzMan, standing on a narrow edge and nervously staring at the stranger. Robin gently attached a belt, helped the dog down, and cast a light on him. BuzzMan immediately headed toward the entrance. At 9:30 p.m., 30 hours after disappearing, BuzzMan ran out of the cave and reunited with Mike White. The dog was cold and hungry but unharmed. All rescuers returned safely. In total, eight cavers answered the call and volunteered for the search. Miles laughs off all the praise. After all, going into dark, wet and tight spaces is their hobby. “What we consider fun,” he says, “often gives most people nightmares.” 1．Mike White began to feel worried when ______. A．finding BuzzMan did not return after the hunt B．seeing BuzzMan’s paw prints around the house C．realizing BuzzMan was trapped in the cave D．learning the cave was too narrow to enter 2．According to the passage, which of the following shows the correct order of the rescue? ① Miles was stopped due to a narrow hole. ② The rescuers advanced in the cold stream. ③ Kevin Robin discovered BuzzMan. ④ Nathan Bill and Andy Miles entered the cave. ⑤ A team of four cavers was gathered. A．④⑤②①③ B．⑤②①④③ C．②④①②③ D．④①⑤②③ 3．The challenges that the rescuers had to suffer include ______. A．heated and dried environment B．narrow space and low temperature C．dark environment and lighting failure D．lack of manpower and loss of direction 4．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? A．Cavemen to the Rescue B．A Dog’s Thrilling Adventure C．A Hero’s Brave Journey D．Hidden Dangers in the Cave 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Mike White的爱犬BuzzMan猎鹿时被困洞穴，八名洞穴探险者接力救援，最终使狗狗成功脱险并与主人重逢的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“However, after several hours, he used the GPS on the dog’s neck and located a narrow cave entrance, and BuzzMan’s fresh paw (爪子) prints. Now, White grew concerned.(然而，几个小时后，他用狗脖子上的GPS定位了一个狭窄的洞穴入口，以及BuzzMan的新爪印。现在，White开始担心了。)”可知，Mike White通过GPS找到狭窄的洞穴入口和巴兹曼新鲜的爪印，意识到狗狗被困在洞穴中时开始感到担心。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“By 1:30 a.m., Sunday, ten hours after BuzzMan disappeared, they entered the cave. The passage was so narrow that they were forced to crawl with only headlamp for light. After 30 meters, they eventually reached a tight crawl space. Miles, at 1.7 meters and 104 kilograms, is a strong man. No way could he fit through that hole. (周日凌晨一点半，也就是BuzzMan失踪十小时后，他们进入了洞穴。通道太窄了，他们只能靠头灯照明。走了30米后，他们终于到达了一个狭窄的爬行空间。Miles身高1.7米，体重104公斤，是个强壮的人。他不可能穿过那个洞。)”、第三段“On Sunday afternoon, smaller volunteers were called in. At 5:00 p.m., four new cavers—two men and two women — entered the cave.(周日下午，规模较小的志愿者被召集起来。下午5点，四名新的洞穴探险者——两男两女——进入了洞穴。)”以及第四段“The team made their way through the narrow space. On the other side of it was a stream. They had to crawl and swim through cold water, facing the threat of low body temperature. An hour later, one of the men, Kevin Robin, found a large room. He scanned the floor with his headlamp and then up the 4 - meter - high walls. And there was BuzzMan, standing on a narrow edge and nervously staring at the stranger. (队员们穿过了狭窄的空间。河的另一边是一条小溪。他们不得不在冰冷的水中爬行和游泳，面临着低体温的威胁。一个小时后，其中一个男人，Kevin Robin，找到了一个大房间。他用头灯扫视了一下地面，然后朝4米高的墙壁往上看。BuzzMan站在一个狭窄的边缘，紧张地盯着这个陌生人。)”可知，救援顺序为：Nathan Bill和Andy Miles进入洞穴（④）→ Miles因洞口狭窄受阻（①）→ 四名洞穴探险者被召集（⑤）→ 救援队员在冰冷溪流中前行（②）→ Kevin Robin 发现BuzzMan（③）。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The passage was so narrow that they were forced to crawl with only headlamp for light. (通道太窄了，他们只能靠头灯照明。)”和第四段“They had to crawl and swim through cold water, facing the threat of low body temperature. (他们不得不在冰冷的水中爬行和游泳，面临着低体温的威胁。)”可知，救援者面临的挑战包括狭窄的空间和低温环境。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要讲述了八名洞穴探险者响应号召，接力救援被困洞穴的狗狗BuzzMan，文章主要围绕“洞穴探险者救援狗狗”展开。选项A“Cavemen to the Rescue(洞穴探险者救援记)”既点明了救援主体（洞穴探险者），又概括了核心事件，简洁且贴合主旨。故选A。 My dad is a crossword-lover. When I was a little girl, Dad would read his crossword puzzles to me from a magazine. I can still remember how he turned his pencil excitedly as he discovered a new phrase. If my attention weakened, he would say, “Feeling sleepy? Never mind, I’ll keep reading. Some of the words may crawl into your mind.” Bit by bit, Dad introduced me to the power of words and guided my life’s calling, a purpose I never questioned or bothered to pursue. Years passing, I grew into a professional writer. I found that he never asked me to suggest a word or help him with a puzzle when I was working. For him, my words were precious; each held value. But it did not matter much to me how much I got paid for writing. I wrote because I loved word-craft and making up stories that brought ideas to life. Recently when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print, I was kind of hurt! But I comforted myself by looking at the bright side — so many people read the piece and shared joyful emotions and praise on social media. Although some worldly-wise friends told me that I was paid peanuts, I myself felt well rewarded. While I was content, a certain anxiety would secretly emerge: would the thought of earnings cheapen the dignity of my work? Dad’s solution was: “Why not both? Money isn’t everything, but isn’t it good to have enough to help yourself and those close to you? And for your talents and efforts to be valued?” Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued. Today, when doubts cloud my mind, I think of Dad’s pencil: its purpose may be to solve a crossword puzzle, but it was also there for anyone writing down a life-changing number in a lottery ticket (彩票). So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well, some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy. 1．Dad didn’t turn to the author to solve puzzles probably because he________. A．didn’t know the fun of sharing games B．failed to see her willingness to help C．didn’t want to interrupt her literary creation D．trusted his own ability to solve puzzles 2．“I was paid peanuts” in paragraph 3 indicates that________. A．my writing deserved a better pay B．I got some nuts from my writing C．my writing ability was overrated D．I earned more than I should have 3．What does the author mainly convey in the last paragraph? A．Dad uses a pencil to balance his life wisely. B．Her life purpose is realized through writing. C．She sees both her words’ material and spiritual value. D．Multiple roles of a pencil may help change one’s life. 4．What can we learn about Dad and the author? A．Dad developed her attention by reading. B．Dad advised her to be a professional writer. C．Dad improved her ability to solve word puzzles. D．Dad helped shape her view on writing for a living. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者受父亲影响成为作家，及对写作报酬与价值的看法。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Years passing, I grew into a professional writer. I found that he never asked me to suggest a word or help him with a puzzle when I was working. For him, my words were precious; each held value.(岁月流逝，我成为了一名职业作家。我发现，我工作时，他从不要求我帮忙想词或解谜题。对他来说，我的文字很珍贵，每一个都有价值。)”可知，父亲不找作者解谜题是因为不想打扰她的文学创作。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Recently when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print, I was kind of hurt! (最近，一位编辑让我大吃一惊，他们选择在网上而不是在印刷品上发表我的一篇文章，却给了我更低的稿费。)”和“Although some worldly-wise friends told me that I was paid peanuts, I myself felt well rewarded.(尽管一些精明的朋友告诉我，I was paid peanuts，但我自己觉得得到了很好的回报。)”可知，作者的稿费低于预期，I was paid peanuts意为“我得到的报酬很少”，暗示她的作品值得更高的报酬。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well, some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy.(那么，我的文字就不能帮助我完成人生目标，赚取更好的生活吗？现在，我接受任务——有些报酬丰厚，有些报酬不高——但它们都让我充满喜悦。)”可知，作者主要传达的是她既看到了文字的精神价值（实现人生目标），也重视其物质价值（赚取报酬）。故选C。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第四段中“Dad’s solution was: “Why not both? Money isn’t everything, but isn’t it good to have enough to help yourself and those close to you? And for your talents and efforts to be valued?” Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued.(爸爸的解决办法是：“为什么不能两者兼得呢？钱不是一切，但有足够的钱来帮助自己和亲近的人不是很好吗？你的才能和努力得到重视不是很好吗？”爸爸不仅相信更多的财富并不意味着更大的幸福，而且相信任何努力都不应该被低估。)”、最后一段中“So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well,some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy.(那么，我的文字就不能帮助我完成人生目标，赚取更好的生活吗？现在，我接受任务——有些报酬丰厚，有些报酬不高——但它们都让我充满喜悦。)”可知，父亲帮助作者塑造了她对写作谋生的看法。故选D。 Nicole Killian was preoccupied before hearing of the hurricane (飓风). First, she worried about safety and checked on neighbors and family. Then she thought about repairs, bills, and about when tourists would return for people to work. Among these human concerns, it’s tough to remember the natural world, even for Killian, a conservationist and naturalist who earns a living by sharing Florida’s west coast waterways. But then there was that dolphin. A week after Hurricane Milton hit Englewood, a dolphin was caught in a floating crab trap near the boat launch where Nicole Killian kept equipment for her business. A team tried to free it. As biologists worked to save and release the dolphin into Lemon Bay, Killian and her husband knew they needed to do something. “We had always known we wanted to help clean up the waterway,” she says. “But after hearing about the dolphin, we knew we needed to act fast.” The mangroves (红树林) Kilian guides tourists through were littered with plastic bags, drywall, and broken two-by-fours. Mangroves are the ecosystem’s natural filter. But the Killians recognized that in this situation, the plants needed assistance. So they decided to organize a group  to boat along the banks of Lemon Bay and remove trash. “We decided to call it Waterway Warriors,” she says. “Because we need an army of environmentalists to help.” Cleaning up mangroves isn’t straightforward. The volunteers pulled out gas tanks and metal sheets, dock remains and crab traps. “Everybody was happy to be there and glad somebody was doing something,” one volunteer says. “There was a lot of laughter, a lot of smiles and a lot of triumph.” Indeed, a disturbing phenomenon occurs with hurricanes, Killian’s husband says. Some people’s lives are turned upside down, with ruined homes and lost jobs. Others are just fine. In a tight-knit community like this one, where neighbors know one another, that can leave survivors’ guilt and deep desire to help. The Waterway Warriors cleanups turned out to be as much for the people as they are for the mangroves and the other creatures that live in the area. “We’ve learned we’re a strong community,” Ms Killian says. “We’ve learned that people want to help.” 1．What event motivated Killian and her husband to take immediate action? A．The hurricane’s damage to their tour business. B．A trapped dolphin discovered after the hurricane. C．The return of tourists to the mangrove areas. D．The government’s request for cleanup volunteers. 2．What is the main purpose of the “Waterway Warriors” group? A．To teach tourists about Florida’s wildlife. B．To help clean and restore local waterways. C．To rescue sea animals trapped after storms. D．To collect donations for hurricane victims. 3．What can be inferred about the Waterway Warriors cleanups from the last paragraph? A．They helped relieve psychological stress in the community. B．They encouraged more tourists to help the community. C．They highlighted the destructive power of hurricanes. D．They offered jobs to survivors in the community. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．The rescue of a dolphin after a hurricane. B．The environmental damage caused by a hurricane. C．Community-led recovery efforts after a disaster. D．The relationship between humans and nature. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了飓风过后，环保主义者尼科尔·基利安受被困海豚触动，与丈夫组织“水路勇士”小组，带领社区志愿者清理红树林水路垃圾，既修复生态，也缓解了社区幸存者的愧疚感，彰显社区凝聚力。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“As biologists worked to save and release the dolphin into Lemon Bay, Killian and her husband knew they needed to do something. “We had always known we wanted to help clean up the waterway,” she says. “But after hearing about the dolphin, we knew we needed to act fast.”(当生物学家们努力救助海豚并将其放归莱蒙湾时，基利安和丈夫意识到他们必须做点什么。“我们一直知道自己想帮忙清理水路，” 她说，“但听说这只海豚的事后，我们知道必须迅速行动。”)”可知，飓风后被困海豚的事件促使基利安夫妇立即采取行动。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“So they decided to organize a group to boat along the banks of Lemon Bay and remove trash. “We decided to call it Waterway Warriors,”  she says. “Because we need an army of environmentalists to help.”(于是他们决定组织一个小组，乘船沿着莱蒙湾岸边清理垃圾。“我们决定称之为‘水路勇士’，” 她说。“因为我们需要一支环保主义者大军来提供帮助。”)”可知，“水路勇士”小组的主要目的是帮助清洁和恢复当地的水道。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“In a tight-knit community like this one, where neighbors know one another, that can leave survivors’ guilt and deep desire to help. The Waterway Warriors cleanups turned out to be as much for the people as they are for the mangroves and the other creatures that live in the area.(在这样一个邻里相识、紧密相连的社区里，这可能会让幸存者产生愧疚感，并迫切想要提供帮助。“水路勇士”的清理活动，对人们而言，其意义不亚于对红树林及该地区其他生物的意义)”可推知，从最后一段可以推断出“水路勇士”队的清理工作帮助缓解了社区的心理压力。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中“Indeed, a disturbing phenomenon occurs with hurricanes, Killian’s husband says. Some people’s lives are turned upside down, with ruined homes and lost jobs. Others are just fine. In a tight-knit community like this one, where neighbors know one another, that can leave survivors’ guilt and deep desire to help. The Waterway Warriors cleanups turned out to be as much for the people as they are for the mangroves and the other creatures that live in the area.(基利安的丈夫说，飓风确实会带来一种令人不安的现象。有些人的生活天翻地覆，房屋被毁，工作被丢。其他人都很好。在这样一个邻里相识、紧密相连的社区里，这可能会让幸存者产生愧疚感，并迫切想要提供帮助。“水路勇士”的清理活动，对人们而言，其意义不亚于对红树林及该地区其他生物的意义)”可知，文章主要讲的是飓风后基利安夫妇因被困海豚触发行动，组织社区志愿者成立“水路勇士”小组，清理红树林水路垃圾，既修复生态，又缓解社区心理压力。由此可知，这篇文章的核心是“社区主导的灾后恢复行动”。故选C项。 Business success story Many teenagers spend their lives studying, playing video games and hanging out with friends — but not Henry Patterson, a teenage entrepreneur (创业者). The 15-year-old boy from Bedfordshire, a county in the East of England, started his business journey at the age of 9 when he launched his children’s brand, Not Before Tea. The lifestyle brand for young people is based on a storybook called The Adventures of Sherb and Pip, which is about a mouse and an owl who run a sweets shop. Patterson began by selling sweets, but he soon brought all the characters in the book to life — through products such as bags and soft toys. Today, the products are sold internationally, and Patterson has just secured investment to grow the brand further. At 12, his business had earned him 65,000 pounds (566,221 yuan). In fact, Patterson’s early school years were difficult, which he often described as “fire and ice”. He wasn’t consistent with what his peers were like because he saw the world differently and was rarely invited to parties or play dates. He also had a stammer (口吃), which made him feel even lonelier. But these things didn’t hold him back. To cheer himself up, Patterson gradually immersed (使……沉浸) himself in designing different animals and writing interesting stories about them. His characters started to become popular. To battle his stammer, he tried to express himself clearly and even developed a love for public speaking, which eventually enabled him to speak on important stages, such as at the National Retail Business Awards for Teenagers. Storytelling has been a key element in Patterson’s online business journey. Now at 15, Patterson wrote a business book called Young and Mighty, which describes his search for success and happiness and also covers some of the big issues that young people face: self-esteem, finding your voice, education and creativity.   He has also set up an online academy (学院) with the same name. It is for children aged 10 to 14, who are starting to think about their future and what motivates them. He believes that passion is what drives people to achieve extraordinary things. “If you don’t have a passion for what you do and love what you do then you won’t succeed,” he said. 1．What can we know about Not Before Tea? A．It is a sweets shop in Bedfordshire. B．Its birth was inspired by a storybook. C．It is a brand well known around the world. D．It has earned Patterson 65,000 pounds in total. 2．What happened to Patterson during his early school years? A．He struggled to fit in at school. B．He went to a lot of parties. C．He had difficulty writing stories. D．He wrote a business book. 3．Which of the following best describes Patterson? A．Brave and hardworking. B．Creative and strong-willed. C．Humorous and talented. D．Honest and independent. 4．What would Patterson probably agree with according to the text? A．Storytelling ability is key to business success. B．People should plan for their future as early as possible. C．Success cannot be achieved without passion. D．Passion decides whether a person can be extraordinary. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了Henry Patterson从9岁开始创立品牌，克服诸多困难，最终在商业上取得成功并分享经验的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“launched his children’s brand, Not Before Tea (创立了自己的儿童品牌Not Before Tea)”以及第三段中“The lifestyle brand for young people is based on a storybook called The Adventures of Sherb and Pip (这个面向年轻人的生活方式品牌基于一本名为《Sherb和Pip的冒险》的故事书)”可知，该品牌的诞生灵感来自故事书。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“In fact, Patterson’s early school years were difficult, which he often described as “fire and ice”. He wasn’t consistent with what his peers were like because he saw the world differently and was rarely invited to parties or play dates. He also had a stammer (口吃), which made him feel even lonelier.(事实上，Patterson早期的学校生活很艰难，他经常将其描述为“冰与火”。他和同龄人不一样，因为他看世界的方式不同，他很少被邀请参加聚会或玩耍约会。他还有口吃，这使他更孤独)”可知，Patterson难以融入早期的学校生活。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中“Patterson gradually immersed (使……沉浸) himself in designing different animals and writing interesting stories about them (Patterson逐渐沉浸在设计不同动物、写相关有趣故事的事情中)”可知，Patterson有创造力。根据第五段“To battle his stammer, he tried to express himself clearly and even developed a love for public speaking (为了克服口吃，他努力清晰地表达自己，甚至爱上了公开演讲)”可知，Patterson勇敢面对并解决困难、意志坚定。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中““If you don’t have a passion for what you do and love what you do then you won’t succeed,” he said. (他说：“如果你对你所做的事情没有热情，没有爱，那么你就不会成功。”)”可知，Patterson认为成功离不开热情。故选C项。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $