专题04 阅读理解之记叙文15篇（新课标专用）（高考典例+热点话题练习）-202届高考英语总复习

专题04 阅读理解之记叙文15篇 (浙江专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 叙事忆旧,记叙文,生活故事 2 适中 环境保护,记叙文,个人经历 3 适中 记叙文,个人经历,语言与文化 ,冲突与和解 4 适中 善行义举（个人）,环境保护,记叙文 5 较难 记叙文,个人经历,职业内容 6 适中 记叙文,个人经历 7 适中 其他著名人物,记叙文 8 适中 工匠精神,记叙文 9 较易 善行义举（个人）,记叙文 10 较易 记叙文,生活故事 11 适中 记叙文,公益活动（组织机构）,论证方式,语意转化 12 较易 记叙文,生活故事,个人经历 13 较易 记叙文,个人经历,中国文化与节日 14 适中 记叙文,生活故事,直接理解,语意转化 15 较易 善行义举（个人）,记叙文,生活故事 【高考典例】 Passage 1 When was the last time you used a telephone box? I mean to make an actual phone call — not to shelter from the rain. Ages ago, right? The last time I used a phone box for its intended purpose was…2006. I was conducting auditions (试演) for my play in my tiny old shared house in London. Hoping to impress some talented actors to come and work for me for nothing, I spread some throws over the sofas and lit candles to make it seem a bit more ”young professional”. As I rushed outdoors to empty the wastepaper baskets, the door swung shut behind me. Suddenly I was locked outside. My mobile phone was inside, but luckily there was a telephone box across the street. So, I called Directory Assistance, got put through to our landlady’s managing agent, and had a spare key sent to me with just enough time to get back in before the actors arrived. As it has been many years since I last used one, I should hardly be surprised that then are no longer any public telephones near my house. The last one standing has just been turn into a “mini community library”: any passer-by can “borrow” a book from its shelves return it later, or replace it with another title from their own collection. For a few months after the “library” opened, I didn’t bother taking a look, as I had assumed that it would be stuffed full of cheese love stories. Then I noticed folk conducting spring cleans dropping boxes of voluminous books on various subjects there. And these books were free. This unbeatable price-point encouraged me to experiment with dozens of titles that I would never normally consider buying. And I’ve discovered some great books! If I ever get trapped outside my house again, my local telephone box will, sadly no longer be able to connect me with my keys. But it can certainly keep me entertained while I wait for my wife to rescue me. 1．What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to? A．The play. B．The shared house. C．The sofa. D．The telephone box. 2．Why did the author use the telephone box in 2006? A．To place an urgent call. B．To put up a notice. C．To shelter from the rain. D．To hold an audition. 3．What do we know about the “mini community library”? A．It provides phone service for free. B．Anyone can contribute to its collection. C．It is popular among young readers. D．Books must be returned within a month. 4．Why did the author start to use the “library”? A．He wanted to borrow some love stories. B．He was encouraged by a close neighbour. C．He found there were excellent free books. D．He thought it was an ideal place for reading. Passage 2 Live with roommates? Have friends and family around you? Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon. I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household. Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging. Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire. As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged. So here is my advice: Lead by action. 1．What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph? A．Share an apartment with you. B．Join you in what you’re doing. C．Transform your way of living. D．Help you to make the decision. 2．What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars? A．He disapproved of it. B．He was favorable to it. C．He was tolerant of it. D．He didn’t care about it. 3．What can we infer about the author? A．She is quite good at cooking. B．She respects others’ privacy. C．She enjoys being a housewife. D．She is a determined person. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．How to get on well with other family members. B．How to have one’s own personal space at home. C．How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household. D．How to control the budget when buying groceries. Passage 3 Pasta and pizza were on everyone’s lunch menu in my native land of Italy. Everyone who had such a lunch was fair-skinned and spoke Italian. A few years later, as I stood in the lunch line with my kindergarten class in a school in Brooklyn, I realized things were no longer that simple. My classmates ranged from those kids with pale skin and large blue eyes to those with rich brown skin and dark hair. The food choices were almost as diverse as the students. In front of me was an array of foods I couldn’t even name in my native language. Fearing that I would pick out something awful, I desperately tried to ask the boy ahead of me for a recommendation. Unfortunately, between us stood the barrier of language. Although my kindergarten experience feels like a century ago, the lessons I learned will stick in my mind forever. For the past three summers, I have worked in a government agency in New York. New immigrants much like the little girl in the lunch line flooded our office seeking help. I often had to be an interpreter for the Italian-speaking ones. As I served the role of vital communication link, I was reminded of my desperate struggle to converse before I learned English. I watched with great sympathy as elderly Italians tried to hold a conversation in Italian with people who did not speak the language. It suddenly became very clear to me how lucky I was to be fluent in two languages. In New York, a multicultural city, students like me are blessed with a chance to work with a diverse population. In my English to Italian translations, I’ve learned about social programs that I didn’t know existed. This work expanded my mind in ways that are impossible inside the four walls of a classroom. Walking through the streets of Brooklyn today, I am no longer confused by this city’s sounds and smells. Instead, enjoy its diversity. 1．What did the author realize after entering school in Brooklyn? A．Time passed quickly. B．English was hard to learn. C．The food was terrible. D．People were very different. 2．Who does “the little girl” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．An Italian teacher. B．A government official. C．The author herself. D．The author’s classmate. 3．How did the summer job benefit the author? A．It strengthened her love for school. B．It helped sharpen her sense of direction. C．It opened her eyes to the real world. D．It made her childhood dream come true. Passage 4 【热点话题练习】 At the tender age of seven, while his friends were spending their allowances on “frivolous” things like candy and toys, Jose was busy saving money for more essential purchases. To try to get his peers to do the same, the youngster came up with the innovative idea of an eco-bank, which allows kids of all ages to become economically independent and financially smart—while also helping the environment. Established in 2012, The Bartselana Student Bank is the world’s first cooperative bank for kids. Prospective members have to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and establish a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank “partners” are required to deposit (存) at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and follow other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops. The waste collected is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to some clever negotiation by Jose, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by The Bartselana Student Bank members. The funds received are placed in the individual’s account, where they collect until his/her savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw his/her money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target. “At the beginning, some thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project,” Jose recalls. “Luckily, I had the support of the school principal and an assistant in my classroom.” The youngster’s persistence paid off. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, boasts ten educational centers. They are designed to teach the over 3,000 clients, aged 10-18, to become economically independent, invest wisely, and help the environment. Hopefully, Jose’s initiative and success will inspire more kids and adults to come up with innovative ideas that create value while helping the environment. As the enterprising teenager says, “Together we can change the world, and we just need an opportunity.” 1．Why did Jose start The Bartselana Student Bank? A．To prove children can run a business. B．To contribute to the solid waste recycling. C．To advocate for money management awareness. D．To promote financial and environmental responsibility. 2．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．A novel way to recycle solid waste. B．Benefits of joining the student bank. C．The bank’s establishment and history. D．Membership requirements for the bank. 3．How does Jose’s eco-bank help its members get more money for their waste? A．By getting donations from local institutions. B．By partnering with environmental workshops. C．By bargaining for better prices with recyclers. D．By storing the waste and waiting for higher prices. 4．Which of the following best describes Jose? A．Innovative and visionary. B．Curious and lucky. C．Independent and humorous. D．Ambitious and adventurous. Passage 5 At first sight, Easthope doesn’t seem much like a Cassandra (希腊神话人物). She smiles a lot. Her manner is kind and motherly; pushed to name her profession, you might guess at nurse or teacher. But look closer. Easthope is an emergency planner whose job is to support the survivors of major disasters, in which capacity she acted following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the fire at Grenfell Tower. For two decades, the public knew nothing about this vital work, which went on behind the scenes, though she was hugely admired in what we might call professional disaster circles: a voice of calm and a fountain of wisdom. But in 2023, she published a best-selling book about her career, When the Dust Settles, and that changed. People became very interested in what she did. “At literary festivals, most authors get questions about their writing process,” Easthope says. “But I wouldn’t get those. What people wanted from me was to know how I lived with the knowledge that I have. Wasn’t I afraid? How did I handle it? I would tell them that I didn’t live afraid, and I would give them basic advice. But this wasn’t enough.” In the end, she felt she had no choice but to write a second book, one in which she would try to cover all that she has learned for the benefit of each individual. While her publisher describes Come What May as a road map for resilience (韧性), the word is one Easthope dislikes. Ready, she suggests, is a better one. Easthope also reminds people that small things, like losing hair during illness or consuming too much food after someone dies, still matter. She encourages people to remember, not to forget, what happened during disasters, because such events leave a long-lasting effect. 1．What might a Cassandra be like according to paragraph 1? A．Friendly and energetic. B．Competent and cautious. C．Cheerful and easy-going. D．Serious and unapproachable. 2．What led to increased public awareness of Easthope’s work in 2023? A．The publication of a best seller. B．Her involvement in 2004 tsunami relief. C．The growth of professional disaster circles. D．Her sudden rise to fame through media. 3．Why are readers’ questions cited in paragraph 3? A．To reveal Easthope’s personal fears. B．To explain Easthope’s writing process. C．To showcase Easthope’s writing motivation. D．To present public doubts about Easthope’s work. 4．What does Easthope agree on handling disasters? A．Forgetting aids recovery. B．Resilience matters most. C．Positive thinking takes the lead. D．Minor sufferings deserve attention. Passage 6 It’s a familiar tale these days: A Canadian quits their exhausting day job to pursue a dream, like opening a coffee shop, and finds freedom and joy. My story is similar, with a twist. It begins in 2016, during the last semester of my philosophy undergrad, when I decided to become a writer after being inspired by modern and classic works I was reading. I earned a journalism master’s from New York University and worked at Toronto Life magazine. I had some success, interviewing important figures and even writing for The New York Times. But behind the scenes, I was constantly stressed and struggling to make rent. Then things changed. Last summer, a friend invited me to coach a small group of 11-year-old volleyball players. I always loved volleyball but had pushed it aside because I thought it couldn’t be a career. I jumped at the chance. Every morning, I trained the kids on passing, setting and serving. I had gone from interviewing people to playing volleyball in the park with kids. Surprisingly, I felt alive again. Volleyball reawakened a spirit of playfulness in me. I didn’t have to sit behind a computer all day. The parents paid me fairly and on time, and my work could not be replaced by artificial intelligence. So I went all in. I found gym space, started running my own clinics and created an organization called Super Volley. Things are going decently well so far. Like many small businesses, I’m at the mercy of a rising cost of living, a harsh economy and consumers who might devote their Saturdays to something else. But I’ll keep going because this volleyball thing rewards me in ways that go well beyond money or journalistic fame. 1．Why does the author mention “a familiar tale” at the beginning? A．To criticize people who give up stable jobs. B．To suggest that opening a coffee shop is a good idea. C．To introduce his own story of chasing what he loves. D．To warn readers not to follow others’ dreams blindly. 2．What was the problem with the author’s writing career? A．He didn’t have a chance to do meaningful work. B．He had no interest in interviewing public figures. C．He felt journalism was less serious than philosophy. D．He was under great pressure and financially troubled. 3．According to paragraph 4, what is the advantage of the author’s new career? A．It allows him to make a fortune. B．It cannot be replaced by technology. C．It offers more creative opportunities. D．It brings him more fame and public attention. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The author is still unsure if coaching can be a long-term career. B．The author is realistic and finds deep fulfillment in what he does. C．The author occasionally regrets leaving his previous writing career. D．The author is confident that his volleyball business will expand soon. Passage 7 Today’s chefs follow tested recipes, but until Boston cooking teacher Fannie Merritt Farmer, born in 1857,insisted on precise measurements, cooking was full of guesswork. As a teenager, Fannie was stricken with an illness that paralyzed her left leg. In spite of this, she pursued her passion for cooking. While teaching a neighbor’s child to cook, she realized instructions like “a pinch” or “a lump” were not helpful, believing accurate measurements would make cooking easier and results more consistent. At 30, Farmer entered Boston Cooking School. She was an exceptional student and was hired as assistant director upon graduation in 1889, becoming principal two years later. While there, she used a cookbook by the school’s first principal, Mrs. Lincoln, who wrote that good cooks “measure by judgment and experience.” However, Farmer stated in her own cookbook, “Correct measurements are absolutely necessary.” Using newly available measuring cups, she gave exact measurements and detailed instructions, leaving nothing to chance. In 1896, she took her 700-page The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book to a publisher. Initially, the publisher doubted its success, but Farmer paid the printing costs herself. Sales took off immediately. Her revised edition sold over 400,000 copies, making it the best-selling cookbook of its time. After 11 years’ teaching at Boston Cooking School, she started her own school, focusing on homemakers. She pioneered cooking for the sick, publishing what she considered her most important work on the subject. Her expertise earned her a lecturer position at Harvard Medical School, the first woman to do so. Despite a stroke in her 50s that caused further paralysis, she continued lecturing nationwide, earning the title “Mother of Level Measurements.” She gave her last lecture just ten days before her death in 1915. The New York Times credited her for “bringing a scientific approach to cooking” and writing a cookbook that “defined American food for the 20th century.” 1．What inspired Farmer to focus on precise measurements in cooking? A．The suggestions from a famous publisher. B．The influence of Mrs. Lincoln’s cookbook. C．The experience of teaching a neighbor’s child. D．The requirements of the Boston Cooking School. 2．What made Fannie Farmer stand out from other women? A．Overcoming her physical disability. B．Establishing her own cooking school. C．The 400,000 copies of 700-page revised edition. D．The first female lecturer at Harvard Medical School. 3．Which of the following best describes Fannie Farmer? A．Strict and traditional. B．Patient and reserved. C．Determined and innovative. D．Humorous and independent. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Changes of cooking tools. B．The life of a cooking pioneer. C．The history of cooking schools. D．Challenges in publishing cookbooks. Passage 8 Last summer, I volunteered at a small woodworking studio in the old part of our city. It was there that I met Mr. Chen, a 58-year-old master craftsman whose hands told stories of decades working with wood. While his workshop was filled with traditional tools, what he created was anything but conventional wooden furniture that perfectly blended classic craftsmanship with contemporary design. What struck me most was Mr. Chen’s unique perspective on what he called “new-era craftsmanship.” Though he learned woodworking from his father as a teenager, he never confined himself to old methods. Recognizing the changing preferences of younger customers, he spent evenings teaching himself 3D modeling software and weekends researching sustainable materials like bamboo composites and water-based finishes. I witnessed his innovative approach firsthand when a young couple asked for a custom bookshelf for their small apartment. They needed something space-efficient, eco-friendly, and easy to tear apart for potential moves. Mr. Chen embraced the challenge enthusiastically. Over the next week, he created multiple digital prototypes, experimented with three different types of wood, and reinvented traditional techniques to create interlocking joints that required no metal fasteners. I often found him working late, his experienced hands carefully testing each component. When I asked why he invested such extraordinary effort into what seemed like a simple project, he paused from his work and smiled. “True craftsmanship isn’t about blindly repeating what our ancestors did,” he explained. “It’s about understanding the essence of tradition while having the courage to adapt it for today’s world.” To illustrate his point, he showed me two bookshelves — one he made twenty years ago, beautiful in its solid construction, and the new prototype, which used thirty percent less material while being equally steady and more functional for modern living. Through Mr. Chen’s example, I came to understand that new-era craftsmanship represents the perfect marriage of dedication and innovation. It honors the past while embracing the future, proving that excellence comes not from doing one thing forever, but from doing it well with an ever-evolving spirit. 1．Traditional tools are mentioned in Paragraph1 to _______. A．stress Mr. Chen’s source of inspiration B．highlight the wisdom of past generations C．promote the spirit of traditional craftsmanship D．contrast with Mr.Chen’s modern and creative ideas 2．Why does the author list specific requests from the young couple? A．To display the shift of traditional craftsmanship. B．To reveal the challenges facing today’s craftsmen. C．To imply the need for craftsmen to go with the times. D．To distinguish modern approaches from traditional ones. 3．What does “true craftsmanship” mean in Mr. Chen’s viewpoint? A．Creating resource-efficient products. B．Persisting through testing and effort. C．Adapting traditional wisdom for modern use. D．Combining digital and traditional techniques. 4．What does Mr. Chen’s story show? A．The best of both worlds. B．Two sides of a coin. C．If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. D．What is new is not always better. Passage 9 When you step into “Yameng’s Home” in Qingdao, you might notice a Barbie doll in a wheelchair and a three-legged cat. This special guesthouse is run by 29-year-old Cui Yameng, who is deeply committed to helping others and breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. After working in other cities, she returned to her hometown and transformed the first floor of her apartment into a fully welcoming guesthouse. “I want to invite people of all abilities to come and enjoy the sea,” she said. This idea was born from her experiences. In high school, Cui volunteered and later studied special education at university. She traveled with friends who have disabilities and saw for herself how small obstacles like a step or a narrow doorway could stop them. It was then that she set her long-term goal: to open a guesthouse that everyone could use easily. At Yameng’s Home, every detail is carefully considered. There’s a small ramp at the entrance, lowered kitchen counters, and a bathroom mirror that can be adjusted for both seated and standing guests. Cui also offers free accommodation to guests with disabilities, though not without a price. Instead of money, she asks them to share a story about themselves. “Some people might hesitate when they hear there’s no charge. I want guests to feel they can stay here with dignity and peace of mind,” Cui explained. This idea has had a powerful effect. One guest, who had lost both legs, shared her experience of riding a bicycle along the coast. Her story greatly encouraged many of her followers, one of whom decided to take his first solo trip in nearly twenty years. Cui believes that people with disabilities are often overlooked, and what we truly lack is not facilities, but understanding. Besides running her guesthouse, she works at a public welfare center where she organizes activities to help children understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities. “I hope to act as a link between them and the wider society,” she said. Her work is already inspiring others; for example, a new restaurant owner asked for her advice on creating a more inclusive space. Looking ahead, Cui has received reservations from international tourists. She notes that China has made great progress in accessible facilities and services over the past decade. However, she has a unique wish for the future. “I hope that one day I will be able to close my guesthouse because it is no longer needed,” she said. “That would mean people with disabilities can easily find welcoming accommodations anywhere.” 1．Why does Cui offer free stays to disabled guests? A．To help them feel respected. B．To gain more media attention. C．To follow a new government rule. D．Because she has enough money. 2．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．China’s facilities for the disabled are still poor. B．Only foreign tourists benefit from the current progress. C．Cui hopes her guesthouse will one day be unnecessary. D．Cui will close her guesthouse soon to focus on international visitors. 3．How does Cui promote her idea beyond the guesthouse? A．By teaching at a university. B．By designing accessible restaurants. C．By writing stories for disabled people. D．By organizing educational activities for children. 4．What is the main purpose of Cui’s work? A．To encourage tourism in her hometown. B．To show China’s new laws to the world. C．To make money from her guesthouse business. D．To build a bridge between the disabled and society. Passage 10 The Great Sock Mystery I had a serious problem. My sock drawer was mysteriously emptying. It wasn’t a ghost or a burglar with a strange habit; it was my dog, Buster. A fluffy, clever, and utterly mischievous Golden Retriever. For weeks, I’d find single socks under the couch or behind the TV, but never the pairs. Buster would just look at me with his big, innocent eyes, tail thumping against the floor as if to say, “Socks? Missing? How peculiar!” I decided to investigate. One Tuesday afternoon, I pretended to leave for work but quietly circled back and peered through the living room window. What I saw was a scene of strange dog business. Buster was not alone. He had company: a serious-looking Poodle from next door and a skeptical Beagle from down the street. In the center of the room was Buster’s prized possession: his fluffy bed. But it wasn’t for sleeping. It was a treasure collection. My socks were piled high upon it — the athletic ones, the warm woolly ones, even my favorite pair with pizza slices on them. The negotiation began. The Poodle, whom I recognized as Princess, stepped forward and dropped a high-quality, expensive dog biscuit at the edge of the bed. Buster sniffed it carefully, nudged a single, plain white sock toward her, and then pulled back his paw, guarding the rest. Princess seemed to consider this, then added another biscuit to the pile. Satisfied, Buster used his nose to expertly push two striped socks toward her. The deal was done. Princess picked up her new socks and trotted out proudly. Next was the Beagle, Barney. He offered a well-licked, slightly flat tennis ball. Buster immediately looked utterly unfazed. He turned his head away with a snort. Barney cried, then reluctantly added a half-eaten pig’s ear to the offer. This got Buster’s attention. A quick exchange was made for one striped sock. I burst through the door. “Buster! You furry little businessman!” All three dogs froze in guilty silence. Buster had the good manners to look embarrassed. He slowly crept over, not to apologize, but to gently nudge my least favorite pair of socks — the itchy Christmas ones from my aunt — toward my feet. It was a peace offering, a bribe to buy my silence. I couldn’t help but laugh. He wasn’t just a good thief; he was an excellent businessman. I took the socks. After all, every good economy needs a tax collector. 1．What drove the author to start the investigation? A．The sock drawer was often left open. B．Buster started barking at the sock drawer. C．Buster’s bed was suddenly filled with socks. D．Single socks were found in unusual places around the house. 2．What was the final outcome of the trade between Princess and Buster? A．Princess traded a costly biscuit for a plain white sock. B．Princess acquired three socks for two expensive biscuits. C．Buster exchanged his striped sock in the deal for a pig’s ear. D．Buster acquired a tennis ball and gave up two striped socks. 3．Which is close to the underlined word “unfazed” in meaning in paragraph 5? A．uninterested. B．uncertain. C．excited. D．confused. 4．What might the author do at last? A．Make the neighbor pay for the traded socks. B．Report Buster’s business to the animal shelter. C．Accept the sock as his share for forgiving Buster. D．Take all of Buster’s collections away as a punishment. Passage 11 It had been more than 10 years since they’d all been together like this, and the three sisters’ eyes were filled with tears. The eldest, Rubye Cox, kept warm under a red blanket while her two “kid” sisters, each held one of her hands. They retold their favorite stories, they laughed, and Rose even held 5-month-old Leela, the newest member of the extended family. Rose was 101 years of age, while Ruth was 104 and Rubye was 110. These three centenarians were enjoying an overdue reunion, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime, a charity that flew Rose from Florida and Ruth from Oklahoma to visit Rubye in Rhode Island. The charity is the passion project of Jeremy Bloom, a former Olympic skier and NFL player. During his years traveling the world as an athlete, he was impressed by how much more other countries and cultures seemed to respect and celebrate their elders than what he’d witnessed in America. Inspired by that, in the summer of 2008, Bloom took the steps to form his charitable organization, which adapted the concept of the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve the elders. For the first wish he helped realize, Bloom arranged for airplane tickets for a woman named Nancy, so she could visit her daughter, who was dying of cancer, and say goodbye in person. Today, Wish of a Lifetime has a staff of 26 full-time employees and some 25,000 volunteers nationwide, and is funded by donations and corporate sponsorships. Most wish applications are submitted at wishofalifetime.org by a friend or family member. The 3,000 wishes granted (实现) so far include a World War II war hero returning to the beaches of Normandy, a woman writing and performing a play based on her life story, and a former Air Force captain meeting the Rolling Stones. Wish of a Lifetime is not Bloom’s fulltime job — he’s currently the CEO of X Games. But for a long time the charity was his full-time focus. “It was my 100 percent all in,” Bloom says. “Let’s meet the seniors. Let’s change as many lives as we can.” 1．What can we know about the three sisters in paragraph 1? A．They were separated for years. B．They worked at Wish of a Lifetime. C．They gathered for the new baby. D．They forgot their favourite stories. 2．What mainly motivated Jeremy Bloom to start his organization? A．His wish to help people in need. B．His experience as a retired athlete. C．The absence of elder care in America. D．The respect for elders in other cultures. 3．How does paragraph 4 outline the charity? A．By clarifying its principles and future. B．By briefing its operation and outcome. C．By illustrating its chances and challenges. D．By showing its determination and effort. 4．According to the last paragraph, Jeremy Bloom ________. A．founded the X Games sports event B．was entirely dedicated to the charity C．works full-time assisting elderly people D．is financially supporting many people’s lives Passage 12 When my husband Paul persuaded me to adopt a dog, I was full of doubts. At 65, I thought we should be planning trips, not picking up dog hair. I never believed I could love a dog, especially not the scruffy mutt with a torn ear from the shelter. I agreed only for Paul’s sake. Casey burst into our lives like a storm. Our morning walks became a daily struggle. His powerful nose guided him, pulling me toward every piece of forgotten pizza or chicken nugget on the ground. The sight of a squirrel turned him into a frantic creature, leaping and howling, while I tried desperately to hold him back. I felt exhausted and defeated, often hearing the mocking question, “Who’s walking who?” Hope arrived with Laurie, a young dog trainer. She explained that Casey was a hound — born to hunt. Laurie taught us not to yell in panic, but to use a firm, confident voice to break his focus. I practiced shouting, “Casey!” with authority, something that had always been hard for me. When he listened, he would get a treat and a “Good boy”. It was a new language we were learning together. Slowly, the chaos began to abate. We started walking together not as enemies, but as a team. I learned his habits, and he began to respond to my voice. The constant pulling turned into a gentle rhythm except for an occasional excited one, the clinking of his tags keeping time with my steps. My frustration softened into understanding, and then, into love. The greatest gift, however, was peace. I had always been a restless sleeper. One sleepless night, I found Casey sound asleep on the couch, breathing deeply and calmly. I lay my head on his warm chest, and for the first time, felt my worries melt away with his steady breath. This unexpected companion, once a source of anxiety, had quietly taught me how to find rest and acceptance. He was no longer just Paul’s dog; he had become the heart of our home. 1．How did the author initially feel about walking the dog? A．Scared. B．Doubtful. C．Indifferent. D．Frustrated. 2．Why did Casey behave badly during walks at the beginning? A．He couldn’t resist his nature to explore. B．He wasn’t familiar with the routes well. C．He couldn’t concentrate without a trainer. D．He didn’t like the author’s initial approach. 3．What does the underlined word “abate” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Cease. B．Unfold. C．Fade. D．Develop. 4．What was the greatest gift the author received from Casey? A．A positive attitude. B．A close friendship. C．A sense of belonging. D．A cure for restlessness. Passage 13 Ntonino Scordo’s China adventure was triggered by the story of legendary Italian explorer Marco Polo (1254-1324), who traveled to the same country over 700 years ago. “When I was a child, I saw II Milione on RAI,” he said, referring to the mini series The Adventures of Marco Polo on Italy’s national TV. “The exquisite Chinese food deeply impressed me and I decided one day I would explore this exotic country myself.” Scordo, Nino to his friends, comes from a culinary family in Sicily, southern Italy, inheriting his mother’s passion for cooking. Since his arrival in China in 2010, he has traveled around the country — from Guangdong in the south to Shanghai in the east, and then Beijing in the north. Currently the executive sous chef at Jinling Hotel’s Restaurant Pacific Grill in Nanjing, Nino, inspired by the rich diversity of Chinese cuisine, has crafted many creative dishes, blending Western food with Chinese culture. “Recently, I read the news of China’s new visa-free policy, which allows foreign nationals to stay in the country for up to 240 hours,” he said. “This is a praiseworthy policy, a commendable action that sends a strong message to the international community. I immediately informed my Italian friends and relatives, inviting them to visit China.” Fascinated by Chinese culture and food, Nino often travels around to find new inspirations. “I visited some cities along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, accompanied by an editor of Gourmet magazine. From north to south along the water route, the cities were Tai’erzhuang, Huai’an, Yangzhou and Hangzhou. It was a journey worth taking, with beautiful scenery, local delicacies, and a rich folk culture experience.” “Traveling along the Grand Canal was a wonderful experience,” he said. “What stood out for me most was the historical cities and their distinct cultural heritage.” Every city they visited had an exceptional cuisine, particularly specialty delicacies that told stories about the region. “But it was not just the food that drew me in; it was the people, their kindness, and the customs passed down through generations,” he added. 1．What aroused Ntonino Scordo’s interest in China? A．A TV series about Marco Polo. B．A legend of a Chinese explorer. C．His mother’s passion for cooking. D．His Italian friends’ recommendations. 2．What does the underlined word “commendable” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Changeable. B．Flexible. C．Debatable. D．Admirable. 3．What can we learn about Nino’s trip along the Grand Canal? A．He traveled with his Italian friends and relatives. B．The trip was his first visit to northern Chinese cities. C．He focused mainly on tasting specialty dishes during the trip. D．The trip allowed him to experience diverse local cultures and foods. 4．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A．The impact of the policy. B．The summary of the trip. C．The plan of the next trip. D．The promotion of the Grand Canal. Passage 14 Excerpt from the Script of Green Book (Dialogue Only) Characters: - Dr. Donald Shirley: (seated, tapping a tattered Negro Motorist Green Book on his knee) - Tony Vallelonga: (leaning against the doorframe, twirling a brass lighter) Shirley: Let’s clarify the terms again, Tony. The $100 a week covers three things: first, driving my custom Steinway piano to each venue — you’ll oversee the movers; that piano’s worth more than your Bronx apartment, so no rough handling. Second, managing my schedule: 3 shows a week, 2 morning rehearsals, no delays — even if the roads are mud. Third, handling any... unexpected issues on the road. Tony: (snapping the lighter shut) Unexpected issues? Like when my old boss’s delivery truck got blocked by guys who hated his Italian accent? I told ‘em to move — or I’d move em’. Worked fine. But folding your silk napkins? Picking out your tailored ties? That’s valet crap. My wife does that at home, not me. Shirley: (flipping the Green Book open to a marked page) This isn’t your neighborhood. In the Deep South, “issues” aren’t just loud mouths. Last month, a black singer was turned away from a hotel listed in this book — they changed their rules overnight. Restaurants might seat me in the back kitchen, or refuse to serve me at all. You can’t threaten these people; they run the towns. You need to fix it quietly. Tony: Quietly? You want me to beg some redneck manager to let you eat a steak in his dining room? I don’t beg. I fix problems — fast. Shirley: (leaning forward, voice sharp) Violence will get us arrested. And if we’re arrested, the tour ends. This tour isn’t just about playing Chopin for white audiences who see me as a “curiosity.” I played Carnegie Hall last year — standing ovation. But down here? They’ll call me “boy” to my face. This tour is about walking into those halls, sitting at that piano, and making them see I’m a musician — not a “colored entertainer.” Tony: (pausing, staring at the floor) My oldest kid’s been bugging me for a leather baseball glove — brand new, not the hand-me-down from his cousin. My daughter wants a porcelain doll, the one with the lace dress. My wife sews dresses for 5 bucks a piece; she can’t afford that on her own. You said a bonus if I keep the tour on track? Make it $75, and I’ll try the “quiet” thing. Shirley: (sighing, running a hand through his hair) My last driver quit after 2 weeks. He couldn’t stand the way strangers spat at my feet when we walked into gas stations. You’re the first guy who didn’t flinch when I said “Deep South.” $60 bonus. And you will check the piano’s padding before each load — no exceptions. Tony: (grinning, holding out a calloused hand) $65. And I don’t touch the piano — just yell at the movers if they’re careless. Deal? Shirley: (shaking his hand, a faint nod) Deal. But if you start a fight in Mississippi? No bonus. No job. Tony: (grabbing his leather jacket) Don’t worry. I’ll save the fights for the guys who deserve ‘em. When do we leave? Shirley: (glancing at a calendar marked with red stars) Dawn tomorrow. Be here at 5. Bring a suitcase — we’re not back till Christmas Eve. 1．What can we infer about Shirley’s custom Steinway piano? A．It is a mass-produced instrument used by most touring musicians. B．It holds great financial and professional value for Shirley. C．Tony has agreed to personally carry it to each performance venue. D．It was damaged by Shirley’s previous driver during a tour. 2．Why did Shirley’s last driver quit the job? A．He was offered a higher-paying position in New York City. B．He could not tolerate the discriminatory treatment directed at Shirley. C．He failed to meet Shirley’s strict requirements for schedule management. D．He was injured while handling unexpected conflicts on the road. 3．What motivates Tony to compromise on his usual problem-solving style? A．His fear of being arrested for violent behavior in the Deep South. B．His desire to prove he can handle conflicts in a calm manner. C．His need for the extra bonus to buy Christmas presents for his children. D．His respect for Shirley’s reputation as a Carnegie Hall performer. Passage 15 One warm August afternoon, Jacob Bell was packing up after a successful fishing trip on Lake Waxahachie. As he prepared to return to shore, desperate screams echoed across the water. Without hesitation, Bell directed his boat toward the distressing sounds. Approximately fifty yards offshore, he discovered a terrifying scene: a teenage girl was struggling in the deep water, desperately holding onto the foot of another girl who was completely submerged and unconscious. Acting quickly, Bell managed to pull the lifeless girl into his boat. Her face had turned blue, and she showed no signs of breathing. Fortunately, Bell had completed a CPR training course just months earlier for his truck driving job. Remembering his training, he immediately began chest compressions. After several tense moments, the girl finally coughed up water and began breathing again. She was later identified as 15-year-old Genesis Delgado and made a full recovery. When media reports celebrated him as a hero, Bell felt uncomfortable. “I’m not a hero,” he insisted, “I simply did what anyone would have done.” However, just six weeks later, Bell encountered another emergency. While driving for work, he noticed a crashed vehicle that had hit a telephone pole and caught fire. Bell immediately stopped, used a fire extinguisher to control the flames, and broke the car window. Inside, he found an unconscious elderly man still secured by his seatbelt. Bell cut the belt and pulled the man to safety, performing first aid until paramedics arrived. Both the driver and Bell required hospitalization for smoke inhalation but eventually recovered fully. This time, when people called him a “two-time hero”, Bell didn't refuse the title. He realized he had an important message to share. “I've made serious mistakes in my life,” Bell explained honestly. “I struggled with addiction and served time in prison. But I never lost hope. Saving these people gave me a sense of purpose for the first time. It proves that everyone, regardless of their past, can find meaning in life if they keep believing in themselves.” He added thoughtfully, “They say I saved two lives, but in truth, I think I saved three — including my own.” 1．What did Bell do immediately after hearing the screams? A．He called the coast guard for help. B．He started performing CPR on the boat. C．He finished packing his fishing equipment. D．He rushed towards the source of the sound. 2．How did Bell acquire the skills to save Genesis Delgado? A．Through a training course for his job. B．From his previous experience as a doctor. C．By learning from online first-aid videos. D．Through his long-time fishing experience. 3．What was Bell’s initial reaction to being called a hero? A．He felt proud and accepted the title. B．He believed it was a normal act of help. C．He thought the real hero should be celebrated. D．He decided to share his life story publicly. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．The Courage to Act: Saving Lives in Crisis B．The Regret of a Hero: Avoiding Mistakes in Life C．The Value of Training: Performing CPR in Emergency D．The Hope for Change: Finding Purpose through Rescue 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解之记叙文15篇 (浙江专用) 【题型知识点细目表】 题号 难度 知识点 1 适中 叙事忆旧,记叙文,生活故事 2 适中 环境保护,记叙文,个人经历 3 适中 记叙文,个人经历,语言与文化 ,冲突与和解 4 适中 善行义举（个人）,环境保护,记叙文 5 较难 记叙文,个人经历,职业内容 6 适中 记叙文,个人经历 7 适中 其他著名人物,记叙文 8 适中 工匠精神,记叙文 9 较易 善行义举（个人）,记叙文 10 较易 记叙文,生活故事 11 适中 记叙文,公益活动（组织机构）,论证方式,语意转化 12 较易 记叙文,生活故事,个人经历 13 较易 记叙文,个人经历,中国文化与节日 14 适中 记叙文,生活故事,直接理解,语意转化 15 较易 善行义举（个人）,记叙文,生活故事 【高考典例】 Passage 1 When was the last time you used a telephone box? I mean to make an actual phone call — not to shelter from the rain. Ages ago, right? The last time I used a phone box for its intended purpose was…2006. I was conducting auditions (试演) for my play in my tiny old shared house in London. Hoping to impress some talented actors to come and work for me for nothing, I spread some throws over the sofas and lit candles to make it seem a bit more ”young professional”. As I rushed outdoors to empty the wastepaper baskets, the door swung shut behind me. Suddenly I was locked outside. My mobile phone was inside, but luckily there was a telephone box across the street. So, I called Directory Assistance, got put through to our landlady’s managing agent, and had a spare key sent to me with just enough time to get back in before the actors arrived. As it has been many years since I last used one, I should hardly be surprised that then are no longer any public telephones near my house. The last one standing has just been turn into a “mini community library”: any passer-by can “borrow” a book from its shelves return it later, or replace it with another title from their own collection. For a few months after the “library” opened, I didn’t bother taking a look, as I had assumed that it would be stuffed full of cheese love stories. Then I noticed folk conducting spring cleans dropping boxes of voluminous books on various subjects there. And these books were free. This unbeatable price-point encouraged me to experiment with dozens of titles that I would never normally consider buying. And I’ve discovered some great books! If I ever get trapped outside my house again, my local telephone box will, sadly no longer be able to connect me with my keys. But it can certainly keep me entertained while I wait for my wife to rescue me. 1．What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to? A．The play. B．The shared house. C．The sofa. D．The telephone box. 2．Why did the author use the telephone box in 2006? A．To place an urgent call. B．To put up a notice. C．To shelter from the rain. D．To hold an audition. 3．What do we know about the “mini community library”? A．It provides phone service for free. B．Anyone can contribute to its collection. C．It is popular among young readers. D．Books must be returned within a month. 4．Why did the author start to use the “library”? A．He wanted to borrow some love stories. B．He was encouraged by a close neighbour. C．He found there were excellent free books. D．He thought it was an ideal place for reading. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。随着手机的普及，电话亭渐渐地被人们遗忘，作者家附近的最后一个电话亭被改造成了“迷你图书馆”，作者偶然发现那里有很多不错的免费书籍，这让作者觉得很棒。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段第五句“I was conducting auditions (试演) for my play in my tiny old shared house in London.(我当时在伦敦我那狭小的合租房子里为我的剧本进行试演。)”可知，此处是指使“我”的合租房看起来更“年轻专业”一点，所以it代指“合租房”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段第四句“So, I called Directory Assistance, got put through to our landlady’s managing agent, and had a spare key sent to me with just enough time to get back in before the actors arrived.(所以，我打电话给电话查号台，接通了女房东的经纪人，他们给了我一把备用钥匙，刚好来得及在演员们到来之前回去。)”可知，作者在2006年使用电话亭是为了拨打紧急电话。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“The last one standing has just been turn into a “mini community library”: any passer-by can “borrow” a book from its shelves return it later, or replace it with another title from their own collection.(最后一个被改造成了一个“迷你社区图书馆”：任何路过的人都可以从它的书架上“借”书，以后还回来，或者用自己收藏的另一本书来替换。)”可知，任何人都可以为“迷你社区图书馆”的捐赠图书。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段最后四句“Then I noticed fork conducting spring cleans dropping boxes of voluminous books on various subjects there. And these books were free. This unbeatable price-point encouraged me to experiment with dozens of titles that I would never normally consider buying. And I’ve discovered some great books!(然后我注意到福克正在进行春季大扫除，把各种主题的大书一箱箱地扔到那里。而且这些书是免费的。这个无与伦比的价格点鼓励我尝试许多我通常不会考虑购买的标题。我还发现了一些很棒的书！)”可知，作者发现“迷你图书馆”里有很多免费的很棒的书，所以开始使用。故选C。 Passage 2 Live with roommates? Have friends and family around you? Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon. I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household. Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging. Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire. As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged. So here is my advice: Lead by action. 1．What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph? A．Share an apartment with you. B．Join you in what you’re doing. C．Transform your way of living. D．Help you to make the decision. 2．What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars? A．He disapproved of it. B．He was favorable to it. C．He was tolerant of it. D．He didn’t care about it. 3．What can we infer about the author? A．She is quite good at cooking. B．She respects others’ privacy. C．She enjoys being a housewife. D．She is a determined person. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．How to get on well with other family members. B．How to have one’s own personal space at home. C．How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household. D．How to control the budget when buying groceries. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者如何在家庭中过零浪费的生活方式。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线部分前文“Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to(如果你想过一种更可持续的生活方式，可能不是你周围的每个人都准备好)”及第二段中的“I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.(在这个过程中，我学到了一些东西，我希望如果你在一个不总是支持你的家庭中尽最大努力去弄清楚如何做出改变，你会感到鼓舞)”可知，如果你想过一种更可持续的生活方式，可能不是你周围的每个人都准备好加入这一运动。由此推知，划线词组jump on that bandwagon与Join you in what you’re doing.(加入你正在做的事情)意思接近。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.(几天后，我带着第一罐零废物杂货回来了，我父亲评论说，我到处带着罐子是多么愚蠢。结果有点令人沮丧)”可推知，作者的父亲不赞成用罐子买食品杂货。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. (然而，随着减少浪费的几个月的持续，我尽了自己力所能及的努力)”及“Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.(也许你的家庭不会完全改变，但你可以控制自己的个人空间，做出你想要的改变)”可推知，作者是一个意志坚定的人。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.(如果你想过一种更可持续的生活方式，可能不是你周围的每个人都准备好加入这一运动)”及第二段中的“I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.(在这个过程中，我学到了一些东西，我希望如果你在一个不总是支持你的家庭中尽最大努力去弄清楚如何做出改变，你会感到鼓舞)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者如何在家庭中过零浪费的生活方式。故选C。 Passage 3 Pasta and pizza were on everyone’s lunch menu in my native land of Italy. Everyone who had such a lunch was fair-skinned and spoke Italian. A few years later, as I stood in the lunch line with my kindergarten class in a school in Brooklyn, I realized things were no longer that simple. My classmates ranged from those kids with pale skin and large blue eyes to those with rich brown skin and dark hair. The food choices were almost as diverse as the students. In front of me was an array of foods I couldn’t even name in my native language. Fearing that I would pick out something awful, I desperately tried to ask the boy ahead of me for a recommendation. Unfortunately, between us stood the barrier of language. Although my kindergarten experience feels like a century ago, the lessons I learned will stick in my mind forever. For the past three summers, I have worked in a government agency in New York. New immigrants much like the little girl in the lunch line flooded our office seeking help. I often had to be an interpreter for the Italian-speaking ones. As I served the role of vital communication link, I was reminded of my desperate struggle to converse before I learned English. I watched with great sympathy as elderly Italians tried to hold a conversation in Italian with people who did not speak the language. It suddenly became very clear to me how lucky I was to be fluent in two languages. In New York, a multicultural city, students like me are blessed with a chance to work with a diverse population. In my English to Italian translations, I’ve learned about social programs that I didn’t know existed. This work expanded my mind in ways that are impossible inside the four walls of a classroom. Walking through the streets of Brooklyn today, I am no longer confused by this city’s sounds and smells. Instead, enjoy its diversity. 1．What did the author realize after entering school in Brooklyn? A．Time passed quickly. B．English was hard to learn. C．The food was terrible. D．People were very different. 2．Who does “the little girl” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．An Italian teacher. B．A government official. C．The author herself. D．The author’s classmate. 3．How did the summer job benefit the author? A．It strengthened her love for school. B．It helped sharpen her sense of direction. C．It opened her eyes to the real world. D．It made her childhood dream come true. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者通过三个夏天的工作，开阔了视野，接受真实世界的多样性，不再是幼儿园里那个害怕的小女孩了。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段第三四句“A few years later, as I stood in the lunch line with my kindergarten class in a school in Brooklyn, I realized things were no longer that simple. My classmates ranged from those kids with pale skin and large blue eyes to those with rich brown skin and dark hair. (几年后，当我站在布鲁克林一所幼儿园的午餐队伍里时，我意识到事情不再那么简单了。我的同学中有皮肤白皙、蓝眼睛大的，也有棕色皮肤、深色头发的)”可知，当作者去了在Brooklyn的一所学校之后，发现学校里的人不一样。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段第二三句“For the past three summers, I have worked in a government agency in New York. New immigrants much like the little girl in the lunch line flooded our office seeking help. (过去的三个夏天，我一直在纽约的一家政府机构工作。新移民涌入我们的办公室寻求帮助，就像排队吃午餐的小女孩一样)”以及第一段第三句“A few years later, as I stood in the lunch line with my kindergarten class in a school in Brooklyn, I realized things were no longer that simple. (几年后，当我站在布鲁克林一所幼儿园的午餐队伍里时，我意识到事情不再那么简单了)”可知，当年的小女孩长大了，在纽约的一家政府机构工作，工作环境让她想到当年自己在幼儿园的午餐队伍排队的情境。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段第三四五句“This work expanded my mind in ways that are impossible inside the four walls of a classroom. Walking through the streets of Brooklyn today, I am no longer confused by this city’s sounds and smells. Instead, enjoy its diversity. (这项工作拓展了我的思维，这是在四面墙的教室里不可能做到的。今天走在布鲁克林的街道上，我不再对这座城市的声音和气味感到困惑。 相反，我会享受它的多样性)”可知，作者三个夏天的工作拓展了思维，开始接受真实世界的多样性。故选C。 Passage 4 【热点话题练习】 At the tender age of seven, while his friends were spending their allowances on “frivolous” things like candy and toys, Jose was busy saving money for more essential purchases. To try to get his peers to do the same, the youngster came up with the innovative idea of an eco-bank, which allows kids of all ages to become economically independent and financially smart—while also helping the environment. Established in 2012, The Bartselana Student Bank is the world’s first cooperative bank for kids. Prospective members have to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and establish a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank “partners” are required to deposit (存) at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and follow other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops. The waste collected is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to some clever negotiation by Jose, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by The Bartselana Student Bank members. The funds received are placed in the individual’s account, where they collect until his/her savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw his/her money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target. “At the beginning, some thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project,” Jose recalls. “Luckily, I had the support of the school principal and an assistant in my classroom.” The youngster’s persistence paid off. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, boasts ten educational centers. They are designed to teach the over 3,000 clients, aged 10-18, to become economically independent, invest wisely, and help the environment. Hopefully, Jose’s initiative and success will inspire more kids and adults to come up with innovative ideas that create value while helping the environment. As the enterprising teenager says, “Together we can change the world, and we just need an opportunity.” 1．Why did Jose start The Bartselana Student Bank? A．To prove children can run a business. B．To contribute to the solid waste recycling. C．To advocate for money management awareness. D．To promote financial and environmental responsibility. 2．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．A novel way to recycle solid waste. B．Benefits of joining the student bank. C．The bank’s establishment and history. D．Membership requirements for the bank. 3．How does Jose’s eco-bank help its members get more money for their waste? A．By getting donations from local institutions. B．By partnering with environmental workshops. C．By bargaining for better prices with recyclers. D．By storing the waste and waiting for higher prices. 4．Which of the following best describes Jose? A．Innovative and visionary. B．Curious and lucky. C．Independent and humorous. D．Ambitious and adventurous. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述巴特塞拉纳学生银行成立于2012年，是世界上第一家儿童银行。为了开户，孩子们必须携带至少5公斤的固体废物(纸或塑料)，并设定一个储蓄目标。回收的垃圾被卖给当地的回收公司，多亏了Jose，这些公司为巴塞拉纳学生银行成员带来的所有东西支付高于市场的价格。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“To try to get his peers to do the same, the youngster came up with the innovative idea of an eco-bank, which allows kids of all ages to become economically independent and financially smart—while also helping the environment.(为了让同龄人也这么做，这个年轻人想出了一个创新的主意——建立一家生态银行，让各个年龄段的孩子在经济上独立，在财务上变得聪明，同时也帮助环境。)”可知，Jose创办生态银行的目的是让孩子们帮助环境和变得经济独立，也就是提升经济和环境责任心。故选D项。 2．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Established in 2012, The Bartselana Student Bank is the world’s first cooperative bank for kids. Prospective members have to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and establish a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank “partners” are required to deposit (存) at least one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and follow other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops.(成立于2012年的巴特塞拉纳学生银行是世界上第一家面向儿童的合作银行。有意加入的成员必须携带至少5公斤的固体废物，并设立储蓄目标。一旦被接受，所有银行“合作伙伴”必须每月至少再存入一公斤可回收物，并遵守其他要求，如参加金融教育和环境管理研讨会。)”可知，本段主要介绍了加入该银行成为会员的要求。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“The waste collected is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to some clever negotiation by Jose, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by The Bartselana Student Bank members.(收集到的废品会卖给当地的回收公司，而得益于Jose的一番精明谈判，这些公司给巴特塞拉纳学生银行成员送来的所有废品，都支付高于市场价的收购价。)”可知，Jose的生态银行通过与回收商讨价还价，为会员的废物争取到了更高的价格。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“To try to get his peers to do the same, the youngster came up with the innovative idea of an eco-bank(为了让同龄人也这么做，这个年轻人想出了一个创新的主意——建立一家生态银行)”以及最后一段中的“Hopefully, Jose’s initiative and success will inspire more kids and adults to come up with innovative ideas that create value while helping the environment.(希望Jose的倡议和成功能激励更多的孩子和成年人想出创新的主意，在帮助环境的同时创造价值。)”可知，Jose是一个有创新精神和有远见的人。故选A项。 Passage 5 At first sight, Easthope doesn’t seem much like a Cassandra (希腊神话人物). She smiles a lot. Her manner is kind and motherly; pushed to name her profession, you might guess at nurse or teacher. But look closer. Easthope is an emergency planner whose job is to support the survivors of major disasters, in which capacity she acted following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the fire at Grenfell Tower. For two decades, the public knew nothing about this vital work, which went on behind the scenes, though she was hugely admired in what we might call professional disaster circles: a voice of calm and a fountain of wisdom. But in 2023, she published a best-selling book about her career, When the Dust Settles, and that changed. People became very interested in what she did. “At literary festivals, most authors get questions about their writing process,” Easthope says. “But I wouldn’t get those. What people wanted from me was to know how I lived with the knowledge that I have. Wasn’t I afraid? How did I handle it? I would tell them that I didn’t live afraid, and I would give them basic advice. But this wasn’t enough.” In the end, she felt she had no choice but to write a second book, one in which she would try to cover all that she has learned for the benefit of each individual. While her publisher describes Come What May as a road map for resilience (韧性), the word is one Easthope dislikes. Ready, she suggests, is a better one. Easthope also reminds people that small things, like losing hair during illness or consuming too much food after someone dies, still matter. She encourages people to remember, not to forget, what happened during disasters, because such events leave a long-lasting effect. 1．What might a Cassandra be like according to paragraph 1? A．Friendly and energetic. B．Competent and cautious. C．Cheerful and easy-going. D．Serious and unapproachable. 2．What led to increased public awareness of Easthope’s work in 2023? A．The publication of a best seller. B．Her involvement in 2004 tsunami relief. C．The growth of professional disaster circles. D．Her sudden rise to fame through media. 3．Why are readers’ questions cited in paragraph 3? A．To reveal Easthope’s personal fears. B．To explain Easthope’s writing process. C．To showcase Easthope’s writing motivation. D．To present public doubts about Easthope’s work. 4．What does Easthope agree on handling disasters? A．Forgetting aids recovery. B．Resilience matters most. C．Positive thinking takes the lead. D．Minor sufferings deserve attention. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了紧急事务规划师露西·伊斯特霍普及其工作，描述了她如何从幕后走向公众视野，通过写书分享应对灾难的知识，并阐述了她对灾后恢复及关注微小痛苦的见解。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“At first sight, Easthope doesn’t seem much like a Cassandra (希腊神话人物). She smiles a lot. Her manner is kind and motherly; pushed to name her profession, you might guess at nurse or teacher. But look closer.(乍一看，伊斯特霍普似乎不太像一位卡珊德拉(希腊神话人物)。她经常微笑。她的举止和蔼，像母亲一样；要你猜她的职业，你可能会猜是护士或老师。但是再仔细看)” 这里提到伊斯特霍普给人的表面印象是“微笑很多”、“和蔼可亲”，但这与“卡珊德拉”给人的感觉不同，因此暗示“卡珊德拉”的形象可能与伊斯特霍普给人的亲切、随和的第一印象相反，即可能比较“严肃、不易接近”。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“But in 2023, she published a best-selling book about her career, When the Dust Settles, and that changed. People became very interested in what she did.(但在2023年，她出版了一本关于她职业生涯的畅销书《尘埃落定》，情况就此改变。人们开始对她的工作非常感兴趣)”可知，2023年公众对她工作的认知度提升，直接原因是一本畅销书的出版。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段““At literary festivals, most authors get questions about their writing process,” Easthope says. “But I wouldn’t get those. What people wanted from me was to know how I lived with the knowledge that I have. Wasn’t I afraid? How did I handle it? I would tell them that I didn’t live afraid, and I would give them basic advice. But this wasn’t enough.” In the end, she felt she had no choice but to write a second book, one in which she would try to cover all that she has learned for the benefit of each individual.(“在文学节上，大多数作者会被问到关于写作过程的问题，”伊斯特霍普说，“但我不会被问这些。人们想从我这里知道的是，我如何带着我所掌握的知识生活。我不害怕吗？我是如何应对的？我会告诉他们我并非活在恐惧中，并给他们一些基本的建议。但这还不够。”最终，她感到别无选择，只能再写一本书，一本试图总结她所学到的一切、以惠及每个人的书)”可推知， 引用读者的提问，是为了说明公众的关注点与常规作者不同，他们迫切想了解伊斯特霍普如何处理她所知的灾难知识，这种强烈的需求最终促使她产生了写作第二本书的动机。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Easthope also reminds people that small things, like losing hair during illness or consuming too much food after someone dies, still matter.(伊斯特霍普还提醒人们，小事也很重要，比如生病时脱发，或有人在去世后暴饮暴食)”可知，伊斯特霍普认为，灾难中的微小痛苦或细节也值得关注。故选D项。 Passage 6 It’s a familiar tale these days: A Canadian quits their exhausting day job to pursue a dream, like opening a coffee shop, and finds freedom and joy. My story is similar, with a twist. It begins in 2016, during the last semester of my philosophy undergrad, when I decided to become a writer after being inspired by modern and classic works I was reading. I earned a journalism master’s from New York University and worked at Toronto Life magazine. I had some success, interviewing important figures and even writing for The New York Times. But behind the scenes, I was constantly stressed and struggling to make rent. Then things changed. Last summer, a friend invited me to coach a small group of 11-year-old volleyball players. I always loved volleyball but had pushed it aside because I thought it couldn’t be a career. I jumped at the chance. Every morning, I trained the kids on passing, setting and serving. I had gone from interviewing people to playing volleyball in the park with kids. Surprisingly, I felt alive again. Volleyball reawakened a spirit of playfulness in me. I didn’t have to sit behind a computer all day. The parents paid me fairly and on time, and my work could not be replaced by artificial intelligence. So I went all in. I found gym space, started running my own clinics and created an organization called Super Volley. Things are going decently well so far. Like many small businesses, I’m at the mercy of a rising cost of living, a harsh economy and consumers who might devote their Saturdays to something else. But I’ll keep going because this volleyball thing rewards me in ways that go well beyond money or journalistic fame. 1．Why does the author mention “a familiar tale” at the beginning? A．To criticize people who give up stable jobs. B．To suggest that opening a coffee shop is a good idea. C．To introduce his own story of chasing what he loves. D．To warn readers not to follow others’ dreams blindly. 2．What was the problem with the author’s writing career? A．He didn’t have a chance to do meaningful work. B．He had no interest in interviewing public figures. C．He felt journalism was less serious than philosophy. D．He was under great pressure and financially troubled. 3．According to paragraph 4, what is the advantage of the author’s new career? A．It allows him to make a fortune. B．It cannot be replaced by technology. C．It offers more creative opportunities. D．It brings him more fame and public attention. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The author is still unsure if coaching can be a long-term career. B．The author is realistic and finds deep fulfillment in what he does. C．The author occasionally regrets leaving his previous writing career. D．The author is confident that his volleyball business will expand soon. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者放弃压力大且经济拮据的写作工作，转而投身排球教练事业的经历，展现了作者在追逐热爱的过程中重获活力与满足感的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“It’s a familiar tale these days: A Canadian quits their exhausting day job to pursue a dream, like opening a coffee shop, and finds freedom and joy. My story is similar, with a twist.(这是一个熟悉的故事：一个加拿大人辞掉了他们疲惫的日常工作去追求梦想，比如开一家咖啡店，并找到了自由和快乐。我的故事与此相似，只是有些不同)”可知，作者开头提及这个常见的故事，是为了引出自己类似的、追逐热爱之事的经历。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But behind the scenes, I was constantly stressed and struggling to make rent.(但在光鲜的背后，我一直承受着巨大的压力，连房租都很难凑齐)”可知，作者写作生涯的问题在于精神压力大且经济陷入困境。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The parents paid me fairly and on time, and my work could not be replaced by artificial intelligence.(家长们给我的报酬合理且支付及时，而且我的工作不会被人工智能取代)”可知，作者新职业的优势是不会被科技所替代。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Like many small businesses, I’m at the mercy of a rising cost of living, a harsh economy and consumers who might devote their Saturdays to something else. But I’ll keep going because this volleyball thing rewards me in ways that go well beyond money or journalistic fame.(和许多小生意一样，我受困于不断上涨的生活成本、严峻的经济形势，以及那些可能会把周六时间花在其他事情上的顾客。但我会坚持下去，因为排球这份事业带给我的回报，远远超过了金钱或新闻界的名气)”可推断，作者清楚自己创业面临的现实困境，但依然能从这份事业中获得远超物质的满足感，是一个理性且能从热爱中找到深层价值的人。故选B项。 Passage 7 Today’s chefs follow tested recipes, but until Boston cooking teacher Fannie Merritt Farmer, born in 1857,insisted on precise measurements, cooking was full of guesswork. As a teenager, Fannie was stricken with an illness that paralyzed her left leg. In spite of this, she pursued her passion for cooking. While teaching a neighbor’s child to cook, she realized instructions like “a pinch” or “a lump” were not helpful, believing accurate measurements would make cooking easier and results more consistent. At 30, Farmer entered Boston Cooking School. She was an exceptional student and was hired as assistant director upon graduation in 1889, becoming principal two years later. While there, she used a cookbook by the school’s first principal, Mrs. Lincoln, who wrote that good cooks “measure by judgment and experience.” However, Farmer stated in her own cookbook, “Correct measurements are absolutely necessary.” Using newly available measuring cups, she gave exact measurements and detailed instructions, leaving nothing to chance. In 1896, she took her 700-page The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book to a publisher. Initially, the publisher doubted its success, but Farmer paid the printing costs herself. Sales took off immediately. Her revised edition sold over 400,000 copies, making it the best-selling cookbook of its time. After 11 years’ teaching at Boston Cooking School, she started her own school, focusing on homemakers. She pioneered cooking for the sick, publishing what she considered her most important work on the subject. Her expertise earned her a lecturer position at Harvard Medical School, the first woman to do so. Despite a stroke in her 50s that caused further paralysis, she continued lecturing nationwide, earning the title “Mother of Level Measurements.” She gave her last lecture just ten days before her death in 1915. The New York Times credited her for “bringing a scientific approach to cooking” and writing a cookbook that “defined American food for the 20th century.” 1．What inspired Farmer to focus on precise measurements in cooking? A．The suggestions from a famous publisher. B．The influence of Mrs. Lincoln’s cookbook. C．The experience of teaching a neighbor’s child. D．The requirements of the Boston Cooking School. 2．What made Fannie Farmer stand out from other women? A．Overcoming her physical disability. B．Establishing her own cooking school. C．The 400,000 copies of 700-page revised edition. D．The first female lecturer at Harvard Medical School. 3．Which of the following best describes Fannie Farmer? A．Strict and traditional. B．Patient and reserved. C．Determined and innovative. D．Humorous and independent. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Changes of cooking tools. B．The life of a cooking pioneer. C．The history of cooking schools. D．Challenges in publishing cookbooks. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了烹饪先驱Fannie Merritt Farmer的生平：她坚持精准测量，编写经典食谱，创办学校，成为哈佛医学院首位女性讲师，推动烹饪科学化。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“While teaching a neighbor’s child to cook, she realized instructions like “a pinch” or “a lump” were not helpful, believing accurate measurements would make cooking easier and results more consistent. (在教邻居的孩子做饭时，她意识到诸如“一撮”或“一块”这样的指令毫无用处，认为精确的测量会让烹饪更简单，结果更稳定)”可知，教邻居孩子做饭的经历启发她关注烹饪中的精准测量。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“Her expertise earned her a lecturer position at Harvard Medical School, the first woman to do so. (她的专业知识为她赢得了哈佛医学院的讲师职位，她是首位获此职位的女性)”可知，成为哈佛医学院首位女性讲师是她区别于其他女性的地方。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段“As a teenager, Fannie was stricken with an illness that paralyzed her left leg. In spite of this, she pursued her passion for cooking. (十几岁时，范妮患了一种疾病，导致左腿瘫痪。尽管如此，她还是坚持自己对烹饪的热爱)”、第三段“However, Farmer stated in her own cookbook, “Correct measurements are absolutely necessary.” Using newly available measuring cups, she gave exact measurements and detailed instructions, leaving nothing to chance.(然而，法默在自己的烹饪书中说，“正确的测量是绝对必要的。”她使用新的量杯，给出了精确的测量和详细的说明，没有留下任何偶然的机会)”以及第四段“After 11 years’ teaching at Boston Cooking School, she started her own school, focusing on homemakers. She pioneered cooking for the sick, publishing what she considered her most important work on the subject. (在波士顿烹饪学校任教11年后，她创办了自己的学校，专注于家庭主妇。她开创了为病人做饭的先河，出版了她认为自己在这方面最重要的作品)”可知，她身有残疾仍坚持追求烹饪事业、坚持精准测量并编写新食谱，并开创病人饮食烹饪领域，由此可推知，她既有决心又具创新性。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。文章开篇介绍了Fannie Merritt Farmer出生时间以及她对烹饪精确测量的坚持，接着讲述她因教邻居孩子做饭意识到精确测量重要性，然后介绍她在波士顿烹饪学校的经历、出版烹饪书的情况，之后又提到她创办自己的学校、为病人烹饪、成为哈佛医学院首位女讲师以及晚年仍坚持演讲等，整体围绕她一生的经历展开，突出了她作为烹饪先驱的贡献，所以文章主要是关于这位烹饪先驱的生平。故选B项。 Passage 8 Last summer, I volunteered at a small woodworking studio in the old part of our city. It was there that I met Mr. Chen, a 58-year-old master craftsman whose hands told stories of decades working with wood. While his workshop was filled with traditional tools, what he created was anything but conventional wooden furniture that perfectly blended classic craftsmanship with contemporary design. What struck me most was Mr. Chen’s unique perspective on what he called “new-era craftsmanship.” Though he learned woodworking from his father as a teenager, he never confined himself to old methods. Recognizing the changing preferences of younger customers, he spent evenings teaching himself 3D modeling software and weekends researching sustainable materials like bamboo composites and water-based finishes. I witnessed his innovative approach firsthand when a young couple asked for a custom bookshelf for their small apartment. They needed something space-efficient, eco-friendly, and easy to tear apart for potential moves. Mr. Chen embraced the challenge enthusiastically. Over the next week, he created multiple digital prototypes, experimented with three different types of wood, and reinvented traditional techniques to create interlocking joints that required no metal fasteners. I often found him working late, his experienced hands carefully testing each component. When I asked why he invested such extraordinary effort into what seemed like a simple project, he paused from his work and smiled. “True craftsmanship isn’t about blindly repeating what our ancestors did,” he explained. “It’s about understanding the essence of tradition while having the courage to adapt it for today’s world.” To illustrate his point, he showed me two bookshelves — one he made twenty years ago, beautiful in its solid construction, and the new prototype, which used thirty percent less material while being equally steady and more functional for modern living. Through Mr. Chen’s example, I came to understand that new-era craftsmanship represents the perfect marriage of dedication and innovation. It honors the past while embracing the future, proving that excellence comes not from doing one thing forever, but from doing it well with an ever-evolving spirit. 1．Traditional tools are mentioned in Paragraph1 to _______. A．stress Mr. Chen’s source of inspiration B．highlight the wisdom of past generations C．promote the spirit of traditional craftsmanship D．contrast with Mr.Chen’s modern and creative ideas 2．Why does the author list specific requests from the young couple? A．To display the shift of traditional craftsmanship. B．To reveal the challenges facing today’s craftsmen. C．To imply the need for craftsmen to go with the times. D．To distinguish modern approaches from traditional ones. 3．What does “true craftsmanship” mean in Mr. Chen’s viewpoint? A．Creating resource-efficient products. B．Persisting through testing and effort. C．Adapting traditional wisdom for modern use. D．Combining digital and traditional techniques. 4．What does Mr. Chen’s story show? A．The best of both worlds. B．Two sides of a coin. C．If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. D．What is new is not always better. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在一个木工工作室做志愿者时，遇到了陈师傅，他虽使用传统工具，但作品融合了经典工艺与现代设计。陈师傅对“新时代工匠精神”有独到见解，他通过为一对年轻夫妇定制书架的实例，展现了创新与传统结合的魅力。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“While his workshop was filled with traditional tools, what he created was anything but conventional wooden furniture that perfectly blended classic craftsmanship with contemporary design.(虽然他的工作室里摆满了传统工具，但他所创作的作品绝非传统的木制家具，而是将经典工艺与现代设计完美融合)”可知，工作室里摆满了传统工具，但是陈师傅的作品却绝非传统的木制家具，而是将经典工艺与现代设计完美融合。由此可推知，第一段提到传统工具是为了与陈师傅现代和创造性的想法形成对比。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“I witnessed his innovative approach firsthand when a young couple asked for a custom bookshelf for their small apartment. They needed something space-efficient, eco-friendly, and easy to tear apart for potential moves.(我曾亲眼目睹他的创新做法：当时一对年轻夫妇为自家小公寓定制书架。他们需要一件既节省空间、又环保，还能在未来搬家时轻松拆卸的家具)”和第三段中陈师傅为满足这些需求而采取的一系列创新方法(如3D建模、使用新材料、重新设计榫卯结构等)可推知，作者列举年轻夫妇的具体要求，是为了说明当代消费者的需求已经发生变化，从而暗示手工艺人需要与时俱进，适应这些新需求。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“True craftsmanship isn’t about blindly repeating what our ancestors did,” he explained. “It’s about understanding the essence of tradition while having the courage to adapt it for today’s world.”(“真正的工艺不是盲目地重复祖先所做的事情，”他解释道。“而是要理解传统的精髓，同时要有勇气使其适应现代世界。”)”可知，在陈师傅看来，“真正的工艺”意味着使传统智慧适应现代用途。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Through Mr. Chen’s example, I came to understand that new-era craftsmanship represents the perfect marriage of dedication and innovation. It honors the past while embracing the future, proving that excellence comes not from doing one thing forever, but from doing it well with an ever-evolving spirit.(通过陈师傅的例子，我明白了新时代的工匠精神是奉献与创新的完美结合。它尊重过去，同时拥抱未来，证明卓越不是来自永远只做一件事，而是来自以不断发展的精神把事情做好)”可推知，陈师傅的故事展示了如何成功地将传统与现代、坚守与创新结合起来，达到“两全其美”的境界。A项“The best of both worlds(两全其美)”准确地概括了这一寓意。故选A项。 Passage 9 When you step into “Yameng’s Home” in Qingdao, you might notice a Barbie doll in a wheelchair and a three-legged cat. This special guesthouse is run by 29-year-old Cui Yameng, who is deeply committed to helping others and breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. After working in other cities, she returned to her hometown and transformed the first floor of her apartment into a fully welcoming guesthouse. “I want to invite people of all abilities to come and enjoy the sea,” she said. This idea was born from her experiences. In high school, Cui volunteered and later studied special education at university. She traveled with friends who have disabilities and saw for herself how small obstacles like a step or a narrow doorway could stop them. It was then that she set her long-term goal: to open a guesthouse that everyone could use easily. At Yameng’s Home, every detail is carefully considered. There’s a small ramp at the entrance, lowered kitchen counters, and a bathroom mirror that can be adjusted for both seated and standing guests. Cui also offers free accommodation to guests with disabilities, though not without a price. Instead of money, she asks them to share a story about themselves. “Some people might hesitate when they hear there’s no charge. I want guests to feel they can stay here with dignity and peace of mind,” Cui explained. This idea has had a powerful effect. One guest, who had lost both legs, shared her experience of riding a bicycle along the coast. Her story greatly encouraged many of her followers, one of whom decided to take his first solo trip in nearly twenty years. Cui believes that people with disabilities are often overlooked, and what we truly lack is not facilities, but understanding. Besides running her guesthouse, she works at a public welfare center where she organizes activities to help children understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities. “I hope to act as a link between them and the wider society,” she said. Her work is already inspiring others; for example, a new restaurant owner asked for her advice on creating a more inclusive space. Looking ahead, Cui has received reservations from international tourists. She notes that China has made great progress in accessible facilities and services over the past decade. However, she has a unique wish for the future. “I hope that one day I will be able to close my guesthouse because it is no longer needed,” she said. “That would mean people with disabilities can easily find welcoming accommodations anywhere.” 1．Why does Cui offer free stays to disabled guests? A．To help them feel respected. B．To gain more media attention. C．To follow a new government rule. D．Because she has enough money. 2．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．China’s facilities for the disabled are still poor. B．Only foreign tourists benefit from the current progress. C．Cui hopes her guesthouse will one day be unnecessary. D．Cui will close her guesthouse soon to focus on international visitors. 3．How does Cui promote her idea beyond the guesthouse? A．By teaching at a university. B．By designing accessible restaurants. C．By writing stories for disabled people. D．By organizing educational activities for children. 4．What is the main purpose of Cui’s work? A．To encourage tourism in her hometown. B．To show China’s new laws to the world. C．To make money from her guesthouse business. D．To build a bridge between the disabled and society. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了青岛29岁的崔亚梦开设了一家特别的民宿“亚梦之家”，旨在为残疾人提供便利和尊重，并希望未来不再需要这样的特殊场所，因为残疾人能轻松找到欢迎他们的住宿。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“I want guests to feel they can stay here with dignity and peace of mind(我希望客人们能感到他们可以带着尊严和内心的平静住在这里)”可知，崔亚梦为残疾客人提供免费住宿是为了让他们感到受尊重。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I hope that one day I will be able to close my guesthouse because it is no longer needed.(我希望有一天我能关闭我的民宿，因为它不再被需要了)”可知，崔亚梦希望她的民宿有一天会变得没有必要。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Besides running her guesthouse, she works at a public welfare center where she organizes activities to help children understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities.(除了经营民宿外，她还在一家公益中心工作，组织活动帮助孩子们了解残疾人面临的挑战。)”可知，崔亚梦通过为孩子们组织教育活动来推广她的理念。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“I hope to act as a link between them and the wider society(我希望成为他们与更广泛社会之间的纽带)”可知，崔亚梦工作的主要目的是在残疾人和社会之间架起一座桥梁。故选D。 Passage 10 The Great Sock Mystery I had a serious problem. My sock drawer was mysteriously emptying. It wasn’t a ghost or a burglar with a strange habit; it was my dog, Buster. A fluffy, clever, and utterly mischievous Golden Retriever. For weeks, I’d find single socks under the couch or behind the TV, but never the pairs. Buster would just look at me with his big, innocent eyes, tail thumping against the floor as if to say, “Socks? Missing? How peculiar!” I decided to investigate. One Tuesday afternoon, I pretended to leave for work but quietly circled back and peered through the living room window. What I saw was a scene of strange dog business. Buster was not alone. He had company: a serious-looking Poodle from next door and a skeptical Beagle from down the street. In the center of the room was Buster’s prized possession: his fluffy bed. But it wasn’t for sleeping. It was a treasure collection. My socks were piled high upon it — the athletic ones, the warm woolly ones, even my favorite pair with pizza slices on them. The negotiation began. The Poodle, whom I recognized as Princess, stepped forward and dropped a high-quality, expensive dog biscuit at the edge of the bed. Buster sniffed it carefully, nudged a single, plain white sock toward her, and then pulled back his paw, guarding the rest. Princess seemed to consider this, then added another biscuit to the pile. Satisfied, Buster used his nose to expertly push two striped socks toward her. The deal was done. Princess picked up her new socks and trotted out proudly. Next was the Beagle, Barney. He offered a well-licked, slightly flat tennis ball. Buster immediately looked utterly unfazed. He turned his head away with a snort. Barney cried, then reluctantly added a half-eaten pig’s ear to the offer. This got Buster’s attention. A quick exchange was made for one striped sock. I burst through the door. “Buster! You furry little businessman!” All three dogs froze in guilty silence. Buster had the good manners to look embarrassed. He slowly crept over, not to apologize, but to gently nudge my least favorite pair of socks — the itchy Christmas ones from my aunt — toward my feet. It was a peace offering, a bribe to buy my silence. I couldn’t help but laugh. He wasn’t just a good thief; he was an excellent businessman. I took the socks. After all, every good economy needs a tax collector. 1．What drove the author to start the investigation? A．The sock drawer was often left open. B．Buster started barking at the sock drawer. C．Buster’s bed was suddenly filled with socks. D．Single socks were found in unusual places around the house. 2．What was the final outcome of the trade between Princess and Buster? A．Princess traded a costly biscuit for a plain white sock. B．Princess acquired three socks for two expensive biscuits. C．Buster exchanged his striped sock in the deal for a pig’s ear. D．Buster acquired a tennis ball and gave up two striped socks. 3．Which is close to the underlined word “unfazed” in meaning in paragraph 5? A．uninterested. B．uncertain. C．excited. D．confused. 4．What might the author do at last? A．Make the neighbor pay for the traded socks. B．Report Buster’s business to the animal shelter. C．Accept the sock as his share for forgiving Buster. D．Take all of Buster’s collections away as a punishment. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者发现家里的袜子神秘失踪，调查后发现是狗Buster用袜子和其他狗做交易的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“For weeks, I’d find single socks under the couch or behind the TV, but never the pairs.(好几个星期以来，我总能在沙发下或电视机后面发现一只袜子，但从来找不到成对的袜子。)”和第二段中“I decided to investigate.(我决定展开调查。)”可知，作者因在家中不寻常的地方频繁发现单只袜子，才决定展开调查。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The Poodle, whom I recognized as Princess, stepped forward and dropped a high-quality, expensive dog biscuit at the edge of the bed. Buster sniffed it carefully, nudged a single, plain white sock toward her, and then pulled back his paw, guarding the rest. Princess seemed to consider this, then added another biscuit to the pile. Satisfied, Buster used his nose to expertly push two striped socks toward her.(我认出是贵宾犬Princess，它走上前来，在床边放了一块质量上乘、价格昂贵的狗饼干。Buster仔细地嗅了嗅，用鼻子把一只普通的白袜子推到她面前，然后缩回爪子，护着剩下的袜子。Princess似乎在考虑，然后又往堆里加了一块饼干。Buster很满意，用鼻子熟练地把两条条纹袜子推到她面前。)”可知，Princess和Buster交易的最终结果是Princess用两块昂贵的饼干换了三只袜子。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据第五段中“He offered a well-licked, slightly flat tennis ball. Buster immediately looked utterly unfazed. He turned his head away with a snort.(他提供了一个舔得很好、有点扁的网球。Buster立刻看起来完全unfazed。他哼了一声，把头转了过去。)”可知，Buster对网球不感兴趣，所以把头转了过去，因此unfazed意思是“不感兴趣的”，与uninterested意思相近。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Buster had the good manners to look embarrassed. He slowly crept over, not to apologize, but to gently nudge my least favorite pair of socks — the itchy Christmas ones from my aunt — toward my feet. It was a peace offering, a bribe to buy my silence. I couldn’t help but laugh. He wasn’t just a good thief; he was an excellent businessman. I took the socks. After all, every good economy needs a tax collector.(Buster还算有礼貌，露出尴尬的神情。它慢慢爬过来，不是来道歉，而是轻轻把我最不喜欢的一双袜子——姨妈送的那双让人发痒的圣诞袜——推到我脚边。这是它求和的表示，想贿赂我让我闭嘴。我忍不住笑了。它不只是个偷袜子高手，还是个出色的生意人呢。我收下了袜子。毕竟，每个良好的经济体系都需要个收税人呢。)”可推知，作者将袜子当作原谅Buster的“税款”收下，接受了它的和解。故选C。 Passage 11 It had been more than 10 years since they’d all been together like this, and the three sisters’ eyes were filled with tears. The eldest, Rubye Cox, kept warm under a red blanket while her two “kid” sisters, each held one of her hands. They retold their favorite stories, they laughed, and Rose even held 5-month-old Leela, the newest member of the extended family. Rose was 101 years of age, while Ruth was 104 and Rubye was 110. These three centenarians were enjoying an overdue reunion, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime, a charity that flew Rose from Florida and Ruth from Oklahoma to visit Rubye in Rhode Island. The charity is the passion project of Jeremy Bloom, a former Olympic skier and NFL player. During his years traveling the world as an athlete, he was impressed by how much more other countries and cultures seemed to respect and celebrate their elders than what he’d witnessed in America. Inspired by that, in the summer of 2008, Bloom took the steps to form his charitable organization, which adapted the concept of the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve the elders. For the first wish he helped realize, Bloom arranged for airplane tickets for a woman named Nancy, so she could visit her daughter, who was dying of cancer, and say goodbye in person. Today, Wish of a Lifetime has a staff of 26 full-time employees and some 25,000 volunteers nationwide, and is funded by donations and corporate sponsorships. Most wish applications are submitted at wishofalifetime.org by a friend or family member. The 3,000 wishes granted (实现) so far include a World War II war hero returning to the beaches of Normandy, a woman writing and performing a play based on her life story, and a former Air Force captain meeting the Rolling Stones. Wish of a Lifetime is not Bloom’s fulltime job — he’s currently the CEO of X Games. But for a long time the charity was his full-time focus. “It was my 100 percent all in,” Bloom says. “Let’s meet the seniors. Let’s change as many lives as we can.” 1．What can we know about the three sisters in paragraph 1? A．They were separated for years. B．They worked at Wish of a Lifetime. C．They gathered for the new baby. D．They forgot their favourite stories. 2．What mainly motivated Jeremy Bloom to start his organization? A．His wish to help people in need. B．His experience as a retired athlete. C．The absence of elder care in America. D．The respect for elders in other cultures. 3．How does paragraph 4 outline the charity? A．By clarifying its principles and future. B．By briefing its operation and outcome. C．By illustrating its chances and challenges. D．By showing its determination and effort. 4．According to the last paragraph, Jeremy Bloom ________. A．founded the X Games sports event B．was entirely dedicated to the charity C．works full-time assisting elderly people D．is financially supporting many people’s lives 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Jeremy Bloom受其他国家尊老文化启发创立慈善组织Wish of a Lifetime，通过捐赠和志愿者网络帮助老年人实现心愿，如三位百岁姐妹团聚、老兵重返诺曼底等。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“It had been more than 10 years since they’d all been together like this (她们已经有10多年没有像这样在一起过了)”和“These three centenarians were enjoying an overdue reunion, thanks to Wish of a Lifetime, a charity that flew Rose from Florida and Ruth from Oklahoma to visit Rubye in Rhode Island. (这三位百岁老人正在享受一次迟来的团聚，这要感谢Wish of a Lifetime慈善组织，该组织将佛罗里达州的Rose和俄克拉何马州的Ruth送到罗得岛探望Rubye。)”可知，三姐妹分开多年。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“During his years traveling the world as an athlete, he was impressed by how much more other countries and cultures seemed to respect and celebrate their elders than what he’d witnessed in America. (在他作为运动员周游世界的那些年里，他印象深刻的是，其他国家和文化似乎比他在美国看到的更尊重和赞美他们的老人。)”和第三段中“Inspired by that, in the summer of 2008, Bloom took the steps to form his charitable organization (受此启发，2008年夏天，Bloom开始着手组建自己的慈善组织)”可知，Jeremy Bloom创建该组织是受其他文化对长者的尊重的激励。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Today, Wish of a Lifetime has a staff of 26 full-time employees and some 25,000 volunteers nationwide, and is funded by donations and corporate sponsorships. Most wish applications are submitted at wishofalifetime.org by a friend or family member. The 3,000 wishes granted (实现) so far include a World War II war hero returning to the beaches of Normandy, a woman writing and performing a play based on her life story, and a former Air Force captain meeting the Rolling Stones (如今，Wish of a Lifetime在全国拥有26名全职员工和2.5万名志愿者，资金来自捐赠和企业赞助。大多数愿望申请都是由朋友或家人在wishofalifetime.org网站上提交的。到目前为止，实现的愿望有3000个，其中包括一个二战英雄回到诺曼底海滩，一个女人根据自己的生活故事编写并表演戏剧，以及一个前空军上尉见到滚石乐队)”可知，该段简述了该组织的运营与成果，涵盖工作人员、资金来源、申请方式和已实现的愿望。故选B项。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“But for a long time the charity was his full-time focus. “It was my 100 percent all in,” Bloom says. (但在很长一段时间里，慈善事业是他的全职工作。“这是我百分之百的投入，”Bloom说。)”可知，Jeremy Bloom曾全力投入这一慈善组织的工作。故选B项。 Passage 12 When my husband Paul persuaded me to adopt a dog, I was full of doubts. At 65, I thought we should be planning trips, not picking up dog hair. I never believed I could love a dog, especially not the scruffy mutt with a torn ear from the shelter. I agreed only for Paul’s sake. Casey burst into our lives like a storm. Our morning walks became a daily struggle. His powerful nose guided him, pulling me toward every piece of forgotten pizza or chicken nugget on the ground. The sight of a squirrel turned him into a frantic creature, leaping and howling, while I tried desperately to hold him back. I felt exhausted and defeated, often hearing the mocking question, “Who’s walking who?” Hope arrived with Laurie, a young dog trainer. She explained that Casey was a hound — born to hunt. Laurie taught us not to yell in panic, but to use a firm, confident voice to break his focus. I practiced shouting, “Casey!” with authority, something that had always been hard for me. When he listened, he would get a treat and a “Good boy”. It was a new language we were learning together. Slowly, the chaos began to abate. We started walking together not as enemies, but as a team. I learned his habits, and he began to respond to my voice. The constant pulling turned into a gentle rhythm except for an occasional excited one, the clinking of his tags keeping time with my steps. My frustration softened into understanding, and then, into love. The greatest gift, however, was peace. I had always been a restless sleeper. One sleepless night, I found Casey sound asleep on the couch, breathing deeply and calmly. I lay my head on his warm chest, and for the first time, felt my worries melt away with his steady breath. This unexpected companion, once a source of anxiety, had quietly taught me how to find rest and acceptance. He was no longer just Paul’s dog; he had become the heart of our home. 1．How did the author initially feel about walking the dog? A．Scared. B．Doubtful. C．Indifferent. D．Frustrated. 2．Why did Casey behave badly during walks at the beginning? A．He couldn’t resist his nature to explore. B．He wasn’t familiar with the routes well. C．He couldn’t concentrate without a trainer. D．He didn’t like the author’s initial approach. 3．What does the underlined word “abate” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Cease. B．Unfold. C．Fade. D．Develop. 4．What was the greatest gift the author received from Casey? A．A positive attitude. B．A close friendship. C．A sense of belonging. D．A cure for restlessness. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者从最初抗拒养狗，到在与狗狗Casey的相处中逐渐理解、爱上它，并从这段关系中获得平静的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“I felt exhausted and defeated, often hearing the mocking question, “Who’s walking who?” (我感到疲惫又挫败，还总听到嘲讽的疑问：“到底是谁在遛谁？”)”可知，作者最初遛狗时的感受是挫败的。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“She explained that Casey was a hound — born to hunt. (她解释说Casey是猎犬，天生就爱捕猎)”可知，Casey表现不好，是因为它无法抗拒爱捕猎、爱探索的天性。故选A项。 3．词句猜测题。根据第四段“Slowly, the chaos began to abate. We started walking together not as enemies, but as a team. I learned his habits, and he began to respond to my voice. (慢慢地，混乱开始____。我们不再像敌人一样，而是以团队的方式一起散步。我懂了它的习惯，他开始对我的声音作出反应)”可知，人与狗之间的紧张、混乱状态逐渐改善，此处abate表示“减弱，平息，消退”，与“Fade (逐渐消失)”意思相近。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The greatest gift, however, was peace. I had always been a restless sleeper. (然而，最珍贵的礼物是平静。我以前总是睡不安稳)”以及“my worries melt away with his steady breath. (我的烦恼渐渐消散了)”可知，作者从Casey那里得到的最珍贵礼物是缓解了失眠的困扰。故选D项。 Passage 13 Ntonino Scordo’s China adventure was triggered by the story of legendary Italian explorer Marco Polo (1254-1324), who traveled to the same country over 700 years ago. “When I was a child, I saw II Milione on RAI,” he said, referring to the mini series The Adventures of Marco Polo on Italy’s national TV. “The exquisite Chinese food deeply impressed me and I decided one day I would explore this exotic country myself.” Scordo, Nino to his friends, comes from a culinary family in Sicily, southern Italy, inheriting his mother’s passion for cooking. Since his arrival in China in 2010, he has traveled around the country — from Guangdong in the south to Shanghai in the east, and then Beijing in the north. Currently the executive sous chef at Jinling Hotel’s Restaurant Pacific Grill in Nanjing, Nino, inspired by the rich diversity of Chinese cuisine, has crafted many creative dishes, blending Western food with Chinese culture. “Recently, I read the news of China’s new visa-free policy, which allows foreign nationals to stay in the country for up to 240 hours,” he said. “This is a praiseworthy policy, a commendable action that sends a strong message to the international community. I immediately informed my Italian friends and relatives, inviting them to visit China.” Fascinated by Chinese culture and food, Nino often travels around to find new inspirations. “I visited some cities along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, accompanied by an editor of Gourmet magazine. From north to south along the water route, the cities were Tai’erzhuang, Huai’an, Yangzhou and Hangzhou. It was a journey worth taking, with beautiful scenery, local delicacies, and a rich folk culture experience.” “Traveling along the Grand Canal was a wonderful experience,” he said. “What stood out for me most was the historical cities and their distinct cultural heritage.” Every city they visited had an exceptional cuisine, particularly specialty delicacies that told stories about the region. “But it was not just the food that drew me in; it was the people, their kindness, and the customs passed down through generations,” he added. 1．What aroused Ntonino Scordo’s interest in China? A．A TV series about Marco Polo. B．A legend of a Chinese explorer. C．His mother’s passion for cooking. D．His Italian friends’ recommendations. 2．What does the underlined word “commendable” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Changeable. B．Flexible. C．Debatable. D．Admirable. 3．What can we learn about Nino’s trip along the Grand Canal? A．He traveled with his Italian friends and relatives. B．The trip was his first visit to northern Chinese cities. C．He focused mainly on tasting specialty dishes during the trip. D．The trip allowed him to experience diverse local cultures and foods. 4．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A．The impact of the policy. B．The summary of the trip. C．The plan of the next trip. D．The promotion of the Grand Canal. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了意大利厨师Ntonino Scordo因受马可·波罗故事的启发来到中国，探索中国文化与美食并创作融合菜肴的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中““When I was a child, I saw II Milione on RAI,” he said, referring to the mini series The Adventures of Marco Polo on Italy’s national TV. (“我小时候在意大利国家电视台（RAI）看过《马可・波罗游记》相关节目，” 他说道，这里指的是意大利国家电视台播出的迷你剧《马可・波罗历险记》。“精致的中国美食给我留下了极为深刻的印象，我当时就下定决心，总有一天要亲自去探寻这个充满异域风情的国度。”)”可知，一部关于马可·波罗的电视剧激起了Ntonino Scordo对中国的兴趣。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“This is a praiseworthy policy, a commendable action that sends a strong message to the international community.(这是一项值得称赞的政策，是一项commendable行动，它向国际社会发出了强烈的信息。)”可知，该政策是值得称赞的，也是一项值得称赞的行动，所以commendable与Admirable意思相近。A. Changeable易变的；B. Flexible灵活的；C. Debatable有争议的；D. Admirable值得称赞的。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“I visited some cities along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, accompanied by an editor of Gourmet magazine. From north to south along the water route, the cities were Tai’erzhuang, Huai’an, Yangzhou and Hangzhou. It was a journey worth taking, with beautiful scenery, local delicacies, and a rich folk culture experience.(在《美食》杂志一位编辑的陪同下，我参观了京杭大运河沿岸的一些城市。从北向南沿着水路，这些城市是台儿庄、淮安、扬州和杭州。这是一次值得一去的旅行，有美丽的风景，当地的美食，还有丰富的民俗文化体验。)”以及第五段中“Every city they visited had an exceptional cuisine, particularly specialty delicacies that told stories about the region.(他们参观的每个城市都有独特的菜肴，特别是那些讲述该地区故事的特色美食。)”可知，Nino的大运河之旅让他体验到了不同的地方文化和美食。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段““Traveling along the Grand Canal was a wonderful experience,” he said. “What stood out for me most was the historical cities and their distinct cultural heritage.” Every city they visited had an exceptional cuisine, particularly specialty delicacies that told stories about the region. “But it was not just the food that drew me in; it was the people, their kindness, and the customs passed down through generations,” he added.(“沿着大运河旅行是一次美妙的经历，”他说。“最让我印象深刻的是这些历史名城及其独特的文化遗产。”他们参观的每个城市都有独特的菜肴，特别是那些讲述该地区故事的特色美食。“但吸引我的不仅仅是食物，还有那里的人，他们的善良，以及代代相传的习俗，”他补充道。)”可知，最后一段主要讲述了Nino对这次旅行的总结。故选B。 Passage 14 Excerpt from the Script of Green Book (Dialogue Only) Characters: - Dr. Donald Shirley: (seated, tapping a tattered Negro Motorist Green Book on his knee) - Tony Vallelonga: (leaning against the doorframe, twirling a brass lighter) Shirley: Let’s clarify the terms again, Tony. The $100 a week covers three things: first, driving my custom Steinway piano to each venue — you’ll oversee the movers; that piano’s worth more than your Bronx apartment, so no rough handling. Second, managing my schedule: 3 shows a week, 2 morning rehearsals, no delays — even if the roads are mud. Third, handling any... unexpected issues on the road. Tony: (snapping the lighter shut) Unexpected issues? Like when my old boss’s delivery truck got blocked by guys who hated his Italian accent? I told ‘em to move — or I’d move em’. Worked fine. But folding your silk napkins? Picking out your tailored ties? That’s valet crap. My wife does that at home, not me. Shirley: (flipping the Green Book open to a marked page) This isn’t your neighborhood. In the Deep South, “issues” aren’t just loud mouths. Last month, a black singer was turned away from a hotel listed in this book — they changed their rules overnight. Restaurants might seat me in the back kitchen, or refuse to serve me at all. You can’t threaten these people; they run the towns. You need to fix it quietly. Tony: Quietly? You want me to beg some redneck manager to let you eat a steak in his dining room? I don’t beg. I fix problems — fast. Shirley: (leaning forward, voice sharp) Violence will get us arrested. And if we’re arrested, the tour ends. This tour isn’t just about playing Chopin for white audiences who see me as a “curiosity.” I played Carnegie Hall last year — standing ovation. But down here? They’ll call me “boy” to my face. This tour is about walking into those halls, sitting at that piano, and making them see I’m a musician — not a “colored entertainer.” Tony: (pausing, staring at the floor) My oldest kid’s been bugging me for a leather baseball glove — brand new, not the hand-me-down from his cousin. My daughter wants a porcelain doll, the one with the lace dress. My wife sews dresses for 5 bucks a piece; she can’t afford that on her own. You said a bonus if I keep the tour on track? Make it $75, and I’ll try the “quiet” thing. Shirley: (sighing, running a hand through his hair) My last driver quit after 2 weeks. He couldn’t stand the way strangers spat at my feet when we walked into gas stations. You’re the first guy who didn’t flinch when I said “Deep South.” $60 bonus. And you will check the piano’s padding before each load — no exceptions. Tony: (grinning, holding out a calloused hand) $65. And I don’t touch the piano — just yell at the movers if they’re careless. Deal? Shirley: (shaking his hand, a faint nod) Deal. But if you start a fight in Mississippi? No bonus. No job. Tony: (grabbing his leather jacket) Don’t worry. I’ll save the fights for the guys who deserve ‘em. When do we leave? Shirley: (glancing at a calendar marked with red stars) Dawn tomorrow. Be here at 5. Bring a suitcase — we’re not back till Christmas Eve. 1．What can we infer about Shirley’s custom Steinway piano? A．It is a mass-produced instrument used by most touring musicians. B．It holds great financial and professional value for Shirley. C．Tony has agreed to personally carry it to each performance venue. D．It was damaged by Shirley’s previous driver during a tour. 2．Why did Shirley’s last driver quit the job? A．He was offered a higher-paying position in New York City. B．He could not tolerate the discriminatory treatment directed at Shirley. C．He failed to meet Shirley’s strict requirements for schedule management. D．He was injured while handling unexpected conflicts on the road. 3．What motivates Tony to compromise on his usual problem-solving style? A．His fear of being arrested for violent behavior in the Deep South. B．His desire to prove he can handle conflicts in a calm manner. C．His need for the extra bonus to buy Christmas presents for his children. D．His respect for Shirley’s reputation as a Carnegie Hall performer. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇对话体记叙文。文章主要讲述了Shirley与Tony就巡演工作条款进行协商并最终达成协议的过程。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“that piano’s worth more than your Bronx apartment, so no rough handling.(那架钢琴比你布朗克斯的公寓还值钱，所以别粗暴对待)”可知，这架钢琴价格昂贵，且Shirley作为钢琴家对其极为珍视，对他有着极高的财务和职业价值。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第五段中“My last driver quit after 2 weeks. He couldn’t stand the way strangers spat at my feet when we walked into gas stations.(我上一任司机两周后就辞职了。他无法忍受当我们走进加油站时陌生人朝我脚边吐口水的方式)”可知，Shirley的上一任司机无法忍受对Shirley的歧视性待遇，所以辞职了。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第六段中“My oldest kid’s been bugging me for a leather baseball glove — brand new, not the hand-me-down from his cousin. My daughter wants a porcelain doll, the one with the lace dress. My wife sews dresses for 5 bucks a piece; she can’t afford that on her own. You said a bonus if I keep the tour on track? Make it $75, and I’ll try the “quiet” thing.(我的大儿子一直缠着我要一个全新的皮革棒球手套，不是他表弟传下来的。我女儿想要一个瓷娃娃，一个有蕾丝裙的。我妻子做衣服每件5美元，她自己负担不起。你说如果我能让巡演顺利进行，会有奖金？给我75美元，我就试试“安静”的方式)”可知，Tony为了给孩子们买圣诞礼物需要额外的奖金，所以愿意妥协自己一贯的解决问题的方式。故选C。 Passage 15 One warm August afternoon, Jacob Bell was packing up after a successful fishing trip on Lake Waxahachie. As he prepared to return to shore, desperate screams echoed across the water. Without hesitation, Bell directed his boat toward the distressing sounds. Approximately fifty yards offshore, he discovered a terrifying scene: a teenage girl was struggling in the deep water, desperately holding onto the foot of another girl who was completely submerged and unconscious. Acting quickly, Bell managed to pull the lifeless girl into his boat. Her face had turned blue, and she showed no signs of breathing. Fortunately, Bell had completed a CPR training course just months earlier for his truck driving job. Remembering his training, he immediately began chest compressions. After several tense moments, the girl finally coughed up water and began breathing again. She was later identified as 15-year-old Genesis Delgado and made a full recovery. When media reports celebrated him as a hero, Bell felt uncomfortable. “I’m not a hero,” he insisted, “I simply did what anyone would have done.” However, just six weeks later, Bell encountered another emergency. While driving for work, he noticed a crashed vehicle that had hit a telephone pole and caught fire. Bell immediately stopped, used a fire extinguisher to control the flames, and broke the car window. Inside, he found an unconscious elderly man still secured by his seatbelt. Bell cut the belt and pulled the man to safety, performing first aid until paramedics arrived. Both the driver and Bell required hospitalization for smoke inhalation but eventually recovered fully. This time, when people called him a “two-time hero”, Bell didn't refuse the title. He realized he had an important message to share. “I've made serious mistakes in my life,” Bell explained honestly. “I struggled with addiction and served time in prison. But I never lost hope. Saving these people gave me a sense of purpose for the first time. It proves that everyone, regardless of their past, can find meaning in life if they keep believing in themselves.” He added thoughtfully, “They say I saved two lives, but in truth, I think I saved three — including my own.” 1．What did Bell do immediately after hearing the screams? A．He called the coast guard for help. B．He started performing CPR on the boat. C．He finished packing his fishing equipment. D．He rushed towards the source of the sound. 2．How did Bell acquire the skills to save Genesis Delgado? A．Through a training course for his job. B．From his previous experience as a doctor. C．By learning from online first-aid videos. D．Through his long-time fishing experience. 3．What was Bell’s initial reaction to being called a hero? A．He felt proud and accepted the title. B．He believed it was a normal act of help. C．He thought the real hero should be celebrated. D．He decided to share his life story publicly. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．The Courage to Act: Saving Lives in Crisis B．The Regret of a Hero: Avoiding Mistakes in Life C．The Value of Training: Performing CPR in Emergency D．The Hope for Change: Finding Purpose through Rescue 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了雅各布・贝尔两次救人的经历，他从拒绝英雄称号到领悟人生意义，证明过往不影响寻找生活价值。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Without hesitation, Bell directed his boat toward the distressing sounds.(贝尔毫不犹豫地驾船朝着令人不安的声音驶去)”可知，贝尔听到尖叫声后立即朝声音来源处赶去。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Fortunately, Bell had completed a CPR training course just months earlier for his truck driving job.(幸运的是，贝尔几个月前为了他的卡车驾驶工作完成了心肺复苏术培训课程)”可知，贝尔通过工作所需的培训课程获得了救助吉妮西丝・德尔加多的技能。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“I’m not a hero,” he insisted, “I simply did what anyone would have done.”(“我不是英雄，” 他坚持说，“我只是做了任何人都会做的事。”)”可知，贝尔最初认为被称为英雄是正常的助人行为，并不认同该称号。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“They say I saved two lives, but in truth, I think I saved three — including my own.(他们说我救了两条命，但事实上，我认为我救了三条命——包括我自己的)”以及全文内容可知，文章讲述了贝尔通过两次救援行动不仅拯救了他人，也找到了自己的人生意义。由此可知，“The Hope for Change: Finding Purpose through Rescue(改变的希望：通过救援找到人生意义)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $