外刊阅读专练 --特立独行的猫咪 -2026届高三英语二轮复习专项

内容：1、外刊原文 2、题型精炼 3、语篇分析 4、参考译文 外刊原文 Cats are a kindly master, just as long as you remember your place. ~Paul Gray Rusty was born on our farm. As a kitten, he lived in the stall next to my horse. I worried about him more than the other farm cats because he would head off on his own and go exploring, even when he was too young to safely do so. He also seemed compelled to add a different twist to whatever activities his siblings were engaging in. If they were sunning themselves in front of the barn, he was sprawled on the window ledge of the chicken coop. I could never figure out how he could get up there when he was such a young kitten. When Momma Cat started to take the kittens a little farther from the barn, and they were learning to climb trees, Rusty decided that climbing my horse's tail was a lot more fun! Fortunately, my horse did not object to it, and she would stand quietly as he practised his climbing skills. When he reached his destination and sat on my horse's back and surveyed his kingdom, her tolerance and his determination made them quite the team. One day, Rusty was climbing her tail as usual, but the horseflies were especially bad. My horse swished her tail, and Rusty went flying. It took him a couple of days to plan another strategy, and then he had it!! He would wait until she was happily grazing and then climb up her face and walk along her neck until he reached the middle of her back. Then, he curled up for his nap. It became the norm to see my horse grazing in the pasture with Rusty sleeping on her back. When he awoke from his nap, he would wait until she put down her head and then make the trek back down her neck and leap to the ground from between her ears. As Rusty became heavier, my horse wasn't quite as convinced that she needed a big cat hanging on her head. Whether it was coincidence or a well-thought-out plan between the two, they came up with a new strategy. She would walk over to the gate in her pasture, and Rusty would climb up the gate post and then leap to her back. One day, I was planning on going for a ride in the country. My horse was saddled, and we were ready to go. Then, I remembered that spraying myself with a bit of mosquito repellent might be a good idea. I tied my horse to the gate, and when I returned Rusty was sitting in the saddle. I put him on the ground, got on my horse, and headed down the lane. I turned around to make sure that all was well and could see him running along behind. I turned back and put Rusty in the barn. But he got out and followed us. Once again, I turned around and this time I locked him in the vacant chicken coop. It was screened, and I felt he would be safe there until I returned. I gave him food and water to distract him and assumed he would be happily sleeping when I returned. I made it down the lane and turned around to check. No Rusty. I was happily riding down the road, enjoying the wonderful smells and sounds of summer in the country. I saw a tractor pulling large equipment coming down the road towards us. The farmer pulled over and shouted to me. He laughed and said, "Did you know that you have a cat following you?" And, sure enough, there was the escapee determined to find out where we dared to go without him! The farmer said he would wait until Rusty caught up to us as he didn't want to risk running over him or scaring him with his equipment. I admitted to defeat and let Rusty ride home in my lap. That was the beginning of what became our weekly routine. Our routes included busy grid roads between farms and the ditches alongside a busy highway. Locals would recognize us and slow down when they saw the horse and rider coming down the road with the orange cat peering at them from the saddle. The most frequent comment was “I can't believe that darn cat likes to ride a horse!" Strangers on the highway would often slam on the brakes and wait for us to catch up, so they could have a better look at the cat sprawled across my lap at the front of the saddle. The three of us covered many miles together over the years, and I wouldn't have changed a thing. That little cat taught me to step outside the norm and to just go for whatever feels right. His determination and persistence to do things “his way" were valuable lessons in how to live life to the fullest. 题型精炼 I.阅读理解 1. What can we learn about Rusty from the first two paragraphs? A. He enjoyed following the rules. B. He was good at climbing tall trees. C. He was often rejected by the horse. D. He liked doing things in his own way. 2. What made Rusty change his way of climbing onto the horse? A. His increasing weight. B. The horse’s intolerance. C. An unexpected accident. D. The writer’s intervention. 3. What strategy did they use as Rusty grew heavier? A. Saddle ride. B. Face climb. C. Ground walk. D. Gate-post leap. 4. Why did the writer lock up Rusty in the vacant chicken coop? A. To help him sleep well. B. To protect him from flies. C. To prevent him from following. D. To punish him for his naughtiness. 5. Which of the following best describes Rusty? A. Cautious and independent B. Determined and persistent C. Considerate and easy-going D. Enthusiastic and naughty 6. What is the best title for the text? A. Rusty: A Cat of His Own Way. B. Farm Friends: A Cat and a Horse. C. Farm Life: Adventures in the Field. D. A Farm Cat: Waiting for the Owner. 答案： 1. DCDCBA II.完形填空： 1）全文版 Rusty was born on our farm. As a kitten, he lived in the stall next to my horse. From his early days, he was a(an) 1 and independent cat—always exploring alone and behaving 2 from his siblings. While other kittens practiced climbing trees, Rusty 3 to climb my horse’s tail for fun. 4 , the horse was gentle and tolerant, allowing the kitten to rest on her back. One day, troubled by fierce horseflies, the horse 5 her tail violently and sent Rusty flying. But he didn’t give up and soon 6 a new approach: climbing up the horse’s neck and curling up on her back. As Rusty grew 7 , the two worked out a new 8 . He would leap onto her back from a gate post. One day I was 9 to go riding. I tied my horse and turned around only to find Rusty 10 in the saddle. I turned back and locked him indoors for 11 , but he managed to escape and 12 us bravely. Deeply touched by his persistence, I had to 13 and let him rest safely in my lap. Since then, this has become our weekly 14 . Local people are greatly 15 at the sight of a cat enjoying a horse ride. Rusty’s courage and determination taught me to live life to the fullest. 1. A. gentle B. adventurous C. modest D. calm 2. A. freely B. commonly C. differently D. equally 3. A. preferred B. managed C. intended D. happened 4. A. Obviously B. Gradually C. Frankly D. Fortunately 5. A. swung B. raised C. waved D. shook 6. A. invented B. adopted C. explored D. improved 7. A. longer B. wilder C. stronger D. heavier 8. A. scene B. treatment C. strategy D. design 9. A. ready B. eager C. able D. generous 10. A. trapped B. seated C. hidden D. lost 11. A. comfort B. joy C. safety D. peace 12. A. followed B. surrounded C. chased D. accompanied 13. A. set off B. turn back C. settle down​ D. give in 14. A. story B. routine C. service D. project 15. A. confused B. annoyed C. astonished D. concerned 参考答案 1.BCADA 6.BDCA B 11.CADBC 2）精彩版 As a kitten, Rusty lived in the stall next to my horse. I worried about him more than the other farm cats because he would head off on his own and go 1 . He also seemingly 2 to add something new to whatever activities his siblings were engaging in. When other farm cats were learning to climb trees, Rusty decided that climbing my horse's tail was a lot more 3 ! Fortunately, my horse did not 4 it, and she would stand 5 as he practised his climbing skills. When he reached his destination and sat on my horse's 6 and surveyed his kingdom, her 7 and his determination made them quite the team. One day, Rusty was climbing her tail as usual, but the horseflies were especially bad. My horse swung her tail, and Rusty went 8 . It took him a couple of days to plan another 9 , and then he had it!! He would 10 until she was happily eating grass and then climb up her face and 11 her neck until he reached the middle of her back. Then, he 12 for his nap. It became the norm to see my horse eating grass in the pasture with Rusty 13 on her back. When he awoke from his nap, he would wait until she 14 her head and then make his way back down her neck and 15 to the ground from between her ears. 1. A. travelling B. exploring C. marching D. rushing 2. A. pretended B. agreed C. loved D. refused 3. A. harmful B. boring C. difficult D. fun 4. A. object to B. lead to C. stick to D. turn to 5. A. firmly B. quietly C. gently D. calmly 6. A. head B. tail C. back D. neck 7. A. pride B. tolerance C. courage D. curiosity 8. A. flying B. running C. moving D. jumping 9. A. dream B. strategy C. project D. purpose 10.A. wait B. hide C. stay D. rest 11.A. look through B. run after C. walk along D. pass by 12.A. gave up B. curled up C. showed up D. stayed up 13.A. playing B. sleeping C. dancing D. riding 14.A. raised B. shook C. lowered D. nodded 15.A. climb B. fall C.leap D. step 参考答案 1.BCDAB 6. CBABA 11. CBBCC III.续写： Rusty was born on our farm. As a small kitten, he lived in the stall next to my horse. I worried about him more than the other farm cats because he often went exploring alone, even when he was too young. He also loved doing something different from his siblings. When Momma Cat taught the kittens to climb trees, Rusty found climbing my horse’s tail much more fun. Luckily, my horse stayed quiet and did not mind. Rusty would climb onto her back and look around as if ruling his own little kingdom. One day, because of terrible horseflies, the horse swung her tail and sent Rusty flying. After thinking for a couple of days, he worked out a new way. He waited for the horse to eat grass peacefully, then climbed up her face and along her neck to the middle of her back, where he curled up for a nap. It soon became common to see the horse eating with Rusty sleeping on her back. One day, I prepared to go riding. I tied my horse to the gate and left to get mosquito repellent (驱虫剂）. When I came back, Rusty was sitting in the saddle（马鞍）. I put him down and set off, but he ran after us. I turned back and locked him in the empty chicken cage for safety, hoping he would stay there quietly until I returned. I rode down the track, turned around to check, but didn’t see Rusty. ______________ I admitted to defeat and let Rusty ride home in my lap. ________________ 参考范文 I rode down the track, turned around to check, but didn’t see Rusty. Just as I breathed a sigh of relief, thinking I had finally left him safely at the farm, a thin, anxious meow cut through the quiet air. There he was! The small cat rushed swiftly along the path, his legs moving quickly and his eyes fixed firmly on us. He stopped beside the horse, gazing up at me eagerly and trying desperately to climb up, unwilling to be left behind even for a moment. I admitted defeat and let Rusty ride home in my lap. He curled up comfortably at once, purring softly and gently, as if he had long been waiting for this moment. My horse walked slowly and steadily, as if she was used to carrying her tiny companion. Bathed in the warm golden sunlight, I felt a deep sense of peace and happiness. It was then that I realized this little, determined cat had already become an irreplaceable part of my life. 语篇分析： 一、语篇主题 一只性格独立、执着、特立独行的小猫 Rusty 坚持以自己的方式与马相处、追随主人骑马的故事。 主题意义： 1）坚持自我，不盲从常规 2）determination & persistence（决心与毅力） 3）尊重个性、敢于与众不同 4）人与动物之间的信任、陪伴与温暖 二、语篇结构 本篇是高考最典型的叙事结构（5步结构）： 1. 引入（Introduction） 介绍小猫 Rusty 与众不同、爱探险、特立独行的性格。 2. 发展（Development） 小猫不爬树，偏爬马尾；与马形成独特默契。 3. 转折/冲突（Conflict） 被马甩飞后重新想办法；长大以后改变方式。 4. 高潮（Climax） 主人骑马，小猫多次被关仍坚持追赶，主人最终妥协。 5. 结局+升华（Ending + Theme） 形成每周惯例，给作者人生启示：坚持自我、活出精彩。 3、 语篇语言风格 1. 简洁自然，口语化但不失正式 1）句子简短、节奏轻快，像在讲故事，而非学术文章。 2）用词日常、直白、易懂，没有复杂长难句。 3）整体语气亲切、真实、有感染力。 * 完全符合高考阅读/完形“可读性强、贴近生活”的要求。 2. 描写生动，画面感极强（高度文学性） 作者大量使用动作描写、场景描写、细节描写： 1）sprawled on the window ledge 2）swished her tail and Rusty went flying 3）climb up her face and walk along her neck 4）curled up for his nap 5）running along behind * 语言形象、鲜活、有趣，让读者如临其境。 3. 用词精准地道，高级但不晦涩 1）普通词汇：head off, explore, sleep, run, follow 2）高级精准词：compel, twist, tolerance, strategy, vacant, persistence, determination 3）高频短语：object to, figure out, admit defeat, step outside the norm * 完全贴合高考“用词准确、语域恰当”的评价标准。 4. 语篇情感温和真挚，基调温暖向上 → 高考英语最常选用的正能量、治愈系语篇风格。 *全文没有激烈情绪，始终保持：温柔、幽默、欣赏、感动的轻松温情基调。 5. 结尾升华，议论点睛，主题明确 前面全是叙事，最后一段上升到人生道理： 1）taught me to step outside the norm 2）determination and persistence 3）live life to the fullest *先叙后议、画龙点睛。这是高考完形、续写常用的结构风格。 6. 词汇：高考核心高频词 性格品质词：independent, tolerant 动作行为词：explore, object, graze, escape, admit defeat 态度情感词：determined, astonished 高频短语：head off, figure out, object to, catch up, live life to the fullest 7. 句式：符合高考“叙事文体”特征 以简单句、并列句、时间状语从句为主 多用 when / as / until / but / however 衔接 句子长度适中，逻辑清晰，无过度复杂结构 完全符合高考“可读性强、语篇流畅、适合考查语境推理”的语言要求。 8. 语篇衔接手段（高考重点考查能力） 时间衔接：as a kitten, one day, then, when, as grew heavier 逻辑衔接：but, fortunately, because 替代与重复：strategy, approach, routine 等体现语篇连贯性 篇章连接：行为连贯、情感连贯、逻辑连贯 参考译文 猫咪是和善的主人，只要你记得自己的位置。 --- 保罗·格雷 拉斯蒂（Rusty）出生在我们的农场。还是小猫时，它就住在我马隔壁的畜棚里。我比担心其他农场猫更担心它，因为它总爱独自出门探险，即便那时它还太小，根本不安全。而且，不管兄弟姐妹在做什么，它似乎总要搞出点不一样的花样。 如果它们在谷仓前晒太阳，它就会趴在鸡舍的窗台上。我一直想不通，那么小的猫，它到底是怎么爬上去的。 当猫妈妈开始带着小猫们走远一点，学习爬树时，拉斯蒂却觉得，爬我的马尾巴要有趣得多！幸运的是，我的马并不介意，总会安静地站着，让它练习攀爬技巧。等它爬到目的地，坐在马背上俯瞰自己的“王国”时，马儿的包容和小猫的执着，让它们成了一对特别的搭档。 一天，拉斯蒂像往常一样爬着马尾，可那天牛虻特别多。马猛地一甩尾巴，拉斯蒂直接被甩飞了。它花了两天时间策划新战术，然后终于想到办法了！ 它会等马安心吃草时，从马脸爬上去，沿着脖子走到马背中间，再蜷起来打盹。 后来，经常能看到这样的景象：马儿在牧场上吃草，拉斯蒂则在它背上睡觉。等它睡醒，会等马低下头，再沿着脖子慢慢走下来，从两只耳朵中间跳回地面。 随着拉斯蒂越来越重，我的马也不那么情愿让一只大猫挂在头上了。不知是巧合，还是它俩商量好的计划，它们想出了新办法：马会走到牧场的栅栏门旁，拉斯蒂则爬上门框，再一跃跳到马背上。 有一天，我打算骑马去乡间转转。马已经上好鞍，我们准备出发。这时我想起，最好喷点驱蚊水。我把马拴在门上，等回来时，拉斯蒂已经稳稳坐在马鞍上了。 我把它抱到地上，骑上马，沿着小路出发。回头一看，发现它正跟在后面跑。 我只好掉头，把拉斯蒂关回谷仓，可它又跑了出来，继续追我们。我再一次回头，这次把它锁进了闲置的鸡舍。鸡舍有纱网，我觉得它待在那里很安全，等我回来再说。我给了它食物和水，想让它安分下来，以为我回来时它肯定在舒服地睡觉。 我沿着小路往前走，回头看了看，拉斯蒂没影了。我开心地骑着马，享受着夏日乡间的气息与声音。这时，我看到一辆拖拉机拖着大型设备迎面驶来。农夫把车靠边，笑着冲我喊： “你知道有只猫一直跟着你吗？” 果不其然，那个“逃犯”正坚定不移地追过来，非要弄明白我们不带它能去哪儿。 农夫说他愿意等拉斯蒂赶上来，不想用设备伤到或吓到小猫。我只好认输，让拉斯蒂坐在我怀里一起骑回了家。 从那以后，这就成了我们每周的惯例。我们的路线包括农场间繁忙的道路，以及高速公路旁的沟渠。当地人认出我们，看到马背上坐着一只橘猫，都会特意减速。最常听到的一句话是：“真不敢相信，这只猫居然喜欢骑马！” 高速公路上的陌生人也常常猛踩刹车，等我们赶上来，就为好好看看这只趴在我身前马鞍上的猫。 这些年，我们三个一起走过了很多路。如果重来一次，我什么也不会改变。这只小猫教会我：跳出常规，大胆去做自己觉得对的事。它那份坚持自我、执着做自己的态度，是关于如何活出精彩人生的宝贵一课。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $