专题05 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，浙江专用）高二英语下学期

专题05 阅读理解（记叙文） Passage 1 （24-25高二下·浙江绍兴·期中）I drove through our neighborhood with my husband, the place we’d called home for 26 years. The Sierra Nevada foothills, once thick with towering pines, were unrecognizable. The ground was covered with a thick blanket of ash. We’d gotten an early-morning call telling us to move out immediately two weeks earlier. The wildfire tearing through Northern California had spread and was heading our way. We jumped in the car with our dogs and a few belongings. For days, we bounced from hotel to hotel, desperate for news. What finally came wasn’t good. Our house had been right in the fire’s path. Now we’d been given permission to return. My husband and I brought shovels (铁铲), work boots, masks and gloves. We would “rescue” anything we could. We drove slowly through the ruins, where chimneys marked the spots where homes once stood. I wasn’t prepared for what awaited us. Our house was nothing but rubble (碎石). Most of our belongings, including my precious collection of inspirational books, were all gone. I wiped away tears as we dug through the ash. We uncovered a cast-iron umbrella stand that used to stand beside our door, and a decorative dish our son had given me, blackened but whole, which reminded us of bits and pieces of our life. How will we survive this? It felt as if our lives had been wiped out. We stopped digging in late afternoon. My husband loaded what we’d found in the car and said, “Let’s go.” I turned to get in the car. That was when I noticed something stuck to my boot. A piece of paper. I picked it up. Its edges were burnt, but the words were surprisingly clear, “If life seems difficult, I pause and reflect on the blessing sometimes hidden within every circumstance. With renewed faith and courage, I begin again.” The words must have come from one of my books, a passage I couldn’t recall but now said everything I needed to hear. I framed that piece of paper and kept it on the nightstand in every hotel and motel we stayed in over the following months. It now sits in a place of honor in our new home, a reminder that we can begin again. 1．What can we learn from paragraph 2? A．The author’s family left home hurriedly. B．The author’s family lost everything in the fire. C．The wildfire first broke out close to the author’s home. D．No warning about the wildfire was given two weeks earlier. 2．How might the author feel when she was digging through the ash? A．Astonished. B．Motivated. C．Desperate. D．Grateful. 3．When was the text written? A．When the wildfire spread. B．When the author stayed in a hotel. C．While the author’s house was being rebuilt. D．After the author’s family settled down again. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．A narrow escape. B．Rising from the ash. C．An attempt at a rescue. D．A wildfire in North California. Passage 2 （24-25高二下·浙江温州·期中）Elyn MacInnis, a 73-year-old cultural expert from the USA, is a remarkable figure whose life journey is deeply and closely linked to China. Elyn has lived in China for over three decades, during which time her affection for this land has grown immeasurably. In 2015, she and her husband embarked on a meaningful journey to explore the rich history and culture of Kuliang, a famous summer resort in Fuzhou that has long been a favored destination for foreigners, including numerous Americans. Since the 1880s, these foreign residents have coexisted harmoniously with the local Chinese community. The following year, Elyn took significant steps to promote Kuliang’s heritage. She launched an English website dedicated to the history and charm of Kuliang and established the “Kuliang Friends” group in the USA．The members of this group trace their roots to doctors, technicians, missionaries, and traders who once called Kuliang home. Today, with a membership exceeding 50, the group has become an essential driving force behind non-governmental friendly exchanges between China and the USA． Over the years, Elyn has continued her commitment to spreading the story of Kuliang. Currently, she is writing a book on these tales. She hopes these touching and heart-warming stories will offer a fresh perspective on mutual understanding and foster a deeper friendship between the people of the United States and China. At a reunion, Elyn MacInnis remarked, “The future, our future, our friendship and cooperation can be made of many small things that happen each day, and with the Kuliang spirit of peace, friendship, and love, with sensitivity and respect, small actions can build a better future.” Elyn’s unshakable dedication to cultural exchanges and historical preservation has not gone unnoticed. In 2018, she was granted with the prestigious “Jiangsu Friendship Award”. In 2024, she was honored as one of the “Touching China 2023 Personages,” a national-level accolade that highlights her outstanding contributions to cultural exchanges and historical research. 1．The “Kuliang Friends” group is aimed to ______. A．preserve the historical heritage of Kuliang B．promote sustainable tourism in Kuliang C．foster friendship and cultural exchange between the US and China D．support local economic development in Kuliang 2．Which of the following words can best describe Elyn MacInnis? A．Conservative but responsible. B．Passionate and committed. C．Tough and stubborn. D．Strict but considerate. 3．Which is closest in meaning to “accolade” in the last paragraph? A．Award. B．Praise. C．Certificate. D．Reputation. 4．What is the purpose of the text? A．To honour a brilliant promoter of cultural exchanges. B．To introduce the history and culture of Kuliang. C．To recommend a famous cultural destination. D．To award the “Kuliang Friends” group globally. Passage 3 （24-25高二下·浙江杭州·期中）In the spring of 2023, I visited Washington, D．C．, with my son, Tim. On the last day of the trip, I was scheduled to fly back home to Oklahoma — a trip that would begin with a ride to the airport on D．C’s subway system. After we arrived at the subway station, Tim insisted on walking me inside. But when we got there, I wasn’t sure which train to take to get to the airport. So I approached the attendant, a middle-aged woman, and asked her for directions. The woman told me to pass through the gate, take the elevator down and turn to the right, where I would find my train. I gave my son one hug, and a second hug. She was standing next to me at her booth, so she kinda saw that it was a special moment for me. I went down the elevator to wait for my train. Then, all of a sudden, I saw my son. And I asked, “What are you doing here?” “The attendant told me I should come down and give you an extra hug goodbye,” my son replied and gave me another hug. Then I went on my way to the airport. In recent years, I has struggled with the loss of loved ones. My wife died six years ago, and shortly after,one of my sons died. I now live alone in Oklahoma, far from my children and grandchildren. My son, Tim, lives in Wisconsin. So that hug was a special hug — not just from my son, but also it represented the thoughtfulness, kindness and care that this woman had for someone passing through the station. What also stood out to me was that it all began with the act of noticing — how the woman perceived the importance of a small moment at the station. Not only did she realize and understand this, but she acted compassionately and supported my life. 1．Which of the following is most likely the question the writer asked the woman? A．Excuse me, may I go through this gate? B．Excuse me, which direction is the airport? C．Excuse me, where is the elevator to the airport? D．Excuse me, how do I get the train to the airport? 2．How did the writer feel when he saw his son again while waiting for the train? A．Astonished. B．Alarmed. C．Overjoyed. D．Embarrassed. 3．Why does the author recount the recent years of his life? A．To stress his son’s love for him. B．To show something bad can happen. C．To express his suffering and sadness. D．To highlight the woman’s good qualities. 4．Which of the following can best describe the attendant? A．Gentle and curious. B．Brave and generous. C．Careful and considerate. D．Passionate and professional. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）There are so many things to keep in order with young children during weekdays. It’s all too easy to end up forgetting they need their PE kit on a particular day, or to realize they have no clean school uniforms or you’ve missed an email about a school trip. So one admirably organized mom, Rachael Hallett, from Australia, has shared her simple but highly effective solution to having to prepare their lunchboxes. Her tip recommends mass cooking, just like you might do with dinners. “School lunches can get boring,” she admits. “You can cook a lot and freeze many items in advance. Sandwiches, sausage rolls, wraps and so on. These all freeze well.” But she points out that any fillings that are water-based, like cucumber or tomato, should be avoided in case the bread or wraps become wet. And Rachel, who has two primary school age children, doesn’t stop there with the preparation. She also makes the decisions easily over what to give her children daily by drawing up a list of different foods to put in the boxes. She prefers lunchboxes with different parts that won’t leak and each section is used for various items such as fruit or snacks. The wise mom sometimes even sends her kids into school with a food thermos for warm lunches. “You can really send almost anything,” she shared. But even Rachel has days when she just doesn’t have the time or energy to make a meal for her little ones and says on these occasions school dinners are definitely a suitable alternative. “Plan some money for a lunch order on your hardest weekdays. Usually school dinners aren’t too expensive and they taste good,” she says. Rachel is a co-founder of the hugely popular Facebook group Moms Who, which has over a million members. Lots of other members of the group thanked Rachel for sharing her tips which they intended to put to use in their routines. 1．What are parents’ weekdays like, according to paragraph 1? A．Challenging. B．Entertaining. C．Amazing. D．Relaxing. 2．What does Rachael suggest about mass cooking? A．Avoiding sausage rolls. B．Preparing water-based food. C．Cooking one item at a time. D．Choosing food that freezes well. 3．Why does Rachael probably prefer lunchboxes with different sections? A．It is convenient for her to wash them. B．They look more fashionable. C．It is easy to put different foods in them D．They are popular with children. 4．What is Rachael’s attitude towards school dinners? A．Negative. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Dismissive. Passage 5 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）Late one night in July 2020 in Reykjavik, Haraldur Thorleifsson was wandering around the city’s main shopping street with his family. Shortly after moving back to Iceland from the United States, they were jet-lagged and couldn’t sleep. During their walk, his three-year-old son wanted a drink from a corner store, but Thorleifsson couldn’t enter due to a 20-centimeter step blocking his access to the store. Born with muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症), Thorleifsson has used a wheelchair since age 25. As he waited outside the shop for his wife and children, he recalled, “I thought about how strange it is that we separate families in this way. I thought about all the times I wasn’t able to join my friends at restaurants and stores that are inaccessible.” Having lived worldwide as a designer, he had witnessed first-hand how different cities consider and plan for accessibility, from ramps (斜坡) and sidewalks to public transportation. In 2021, he launched Ramp Up Reykjavik, a non-profit aiming to build 100 permanent ramps in the city within a year. Unlike mobile and temporary solutions in other cities, these ramps are permanent structures that match the artistic style of the buildings, making them appear as if they’ve always been there. With government funding and sponsors, the project expanded nationwide, targeting 1,500 ramps by 2026. Iceland’s president praised Thorleifsson’s work, calling him a role model for inclusivity. Named Iceland’s Person of the Year in 2022, Thorleifsson also runs a cafe, cinema, and a co-working space. Thorleifsson is proud that Ramp Up has motivated others to act. He recently met a woman who was inspired to build a ramp at her home, allowing her friend of 30 years who uses a wheel chair to easily visit. “Equal access isn’t a reality yet,” Thorleifsson says, “but change starts with one person.” 1．What inspired Thorleifsson to start the Ramp Up Reykjavik project? A．His son’s difficulty in finding a drink. B．His ambition to gain national recognition. C．His personal experience with inaccessible spaces. D．His dissatisfaction with the city’s transport system. 2．How are the ramps built by Ramp Up Reykjavik different from those in other cities? A．They are temporary and mobile. B．They are funded by foreign organizations. C．They are primarily for public transportation. D．They are consistent with the buildings’ design. 3．Which of the following best describes the impact of the program? A．Far-reaching. B．Profit-making. C．Short-lived. D．Area-limited. 4．What message does Thorleifsson want to convey through his work? A．Technological solutions are the ultimate answer. B．Certain restrictions in public areas are unavoidable. C．Governments should take charge of public projects. D．Individuals should take the initiative to create change. Passage 6 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）I have no intention of looking down on business, yet it simply didn’t suit me. Initially, I entered the business world for financial gain. Besides being able to support my family, money was all I got from it. It failed to bring me a sense of fulfillment, which made me immersed in dissatisfaction and even suffering from torture and pain. My one ambition was to save enough money to quit and go to Europe to pursue my passion for music. During that period, I would rise at dawn to practice playing the violin before heading to work. At noon, instead of having lunch with my business associates, I would frequent cheap cafes, where I had a quick meal and wrote down some violin exercises. After a long time of such efforts, I finally managed to save enough money. As my family’s financial situation had improved and they no longer required my financial support, I resigned from my position. The moment I left, I felt as if I had been released from prison, and soon I set sail for Europe to pursue my dream. The four-year study in Europe was beyond amazing. Though I worked more diligently than I could have ever imagined, every single moment was a source of joy. “Enjoyed” is far too mild a word to describe my feelings; I was truly on cloud nine. For the first time, I felt that I was truly living, engaged in what I loved and was meant to do. If I had remained in business, perhaps I would be a relatively wealthy person today. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that I would not have achieved a truly successful life. I would have given up all those intangible rewards, those inner satisfactions that money can never purchase, and that are often sacrificed when one’s main pursuit is financial success. Quitting my job went against the advice of nearly all my friends and family. We are so conditioned to link success with money that the idea of giving up a well-paid job for a dream seemed almost crazy. If so, all I can say is “Gee, it’s great to be crazy.” Money is a wonderful thing, but it’s possible to pay too high a price for it. 1．Why did the author go into business? A．Because he hadn’t identified his passion. B．Because he was immersed in dissatisfaction. C．Because he had to earn money and help his family. D．Because he had no intention of looking down on it. 2．Which can best replace the underlined word “intangible” in paragraph 4? A．Invisible. B．Painful. C．Accessible. D．Possible. 3．Which of the following can best describe the author? A．Honest and tolerant. B．Responsible and fearless. C．Diligent and talented. D．Innovative and considerate. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The author’s experience of studying music in Europe. B．The author’s regret of engaging in the financial industry. C．The importance of family’s support and financial success in life. D．The struggle between a career in business and the pursuit of one’s passion. Passage 7 （24-25高二下·浙江台州·期中）My Italian family was loud and noisy. There was a lot of yelling, not a lot of talking and events swirled around me so fast that it made me feel uncomfortable in my own skin. I didn’t feel seen. I didn’t feel heard. I didn’t think anyone wanted to know what I thought or what I needed or gave me tools to deal with how I was feeling. Then I met someone who changed all that. For an hour every day I would sit as close as I could watch the television show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. But it was more than a television show to me. It was a visit with a smart, kind friend who looked directly at me, through the camera. The way he spoke to me, calmly, quietly and slowly, made me feel respected, even though I was just a kid. He talked about things that I was interested in. Also, he talked about tough things, like being angry, and gave me some tools as to what to do, instead of telling me to “just get over it already”. Mister Rogers saved me as a kid, but what I didn’t realize was how much he helped me as an adult. As an adult, I can remember back to some of the thoughts, feelings, tools and lessons I learned. I value having people in my real life make me feel special, and who like me just the way I am. I take note of small things every day that bring me happiness. It’s the little things that I know now make a big impact. When I was on a plane recently, a stranger helped me put my luggage in the overhead bin. He looked me in my eyes, smiled and said, “No worries, I got you.” That small little phrase is now one of my favorites. I value my husband for wanting to hear about my day and is truly interested in how I feel about it. I have always taken note of these small behaviors and call them my little life clues. They are small but mighty, much like the kids that I now talk to everyday. Mister Rogers made an impact on me as a child — and an adult — so much so that I now dedicate my life to creating shows for kids that have stories chock full of these little life lessons. But what I realize now about my work is that kids are the containers, but it’s the adults that they become that I want to benefit. I want all of us adults to remember the little things and use the life clues to bring them happiness so we can all live our very best lives. 1．What can we know about Mister Roger according to the passage? A．He is a real person near my family. B．He is the host of a television show. C．He only talked about interesting things with me. D．He treated me just like a kid. 2．Why did Mister Roger make a big impact on “me”? A．He kept communicating with me all the time. B．He taught me a lot of truths in a serious manner. C．He has the same family background with me. D．He treated me with respect and brought great happiness. 3．Why does the writer mention those examples in paragraph 4? A．To prove an idea. B．To present a phenomenon. C．To give some details. D．To lead in some arguments. 4．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To tell a story how the writer changed her attitude towards life. B．To appeal to adults to spread daily and tiny happiness to the children. C．To share her poor and miserable life as a child. D．To introduce an inspiring and interesting television show. Passage 8 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）On August 6,2024, Kauli Vaast, the French surfing talent, claimed the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, emerging as the Olympic champion. Born in Tahiti in 2002, Vaast developed a deep connection with the ocean from an early age. Vaast’s daily training was nothing short of grueling. In the early morning light, he’d carry his board down to the shore, where he’d spend hours paddling through the surf, building up his strength and endurance. He’d practice his takeoffs, dropping in on waves with extreme precision, repeating the same move over and over again until it was second nature. He’d also work on his balance, standing on unstable boards on land, mimicking the movements he’d make while riding a wave, to improve his stability in the water. The 2024 Olympics was hosted at Tahiti, a French overseas territory and home to one of the world’s most perfect yet fearsome waves: Teahupo’o. Surfing the challenging Teahupo’o served as the ultimate stage for Vaast to showcase his skills. In the 30-minute final, as the highly anticipated wave rolled in, he undeniably felt at home. His first wave was a breathtaking display of pure ability. He dropped in gracefully and smoothly pumped through a colossal frontside barrel（正手浪管）, impressing the judges with a stunning score of 9.5. His Australian competitor, Jack Robinson, had a ride but struggled to match the depth and duration of Vaast’s wave. As the competition progressed, Vaast caught another impressive barrel wave, earning an additional score of 8.17. With time running out and no suitable waves presenting themselves to Robinson, Vaast’s years of persistent training paid off. “I don’t really realize it, but I just made history,” said Vaast afterward. “I can’t be prouder to represent Tahiti and France at home.” Vaast exclaimed, his eyes glistening with joy and pride. 1．What does the underlined word “grueling” in Parap probably mean? A．Thrilling. B．Boring. C．Exhausting. D．Engaging. 2．What was the key factor contributing to Vaast’s victory in the Olympic final? A．The favorable weather conditions. B．His competitor’s lack of experience. C．The support from his fans in the audience. D．His intense training and exceptional skills. 3．Which of the following best describes Kauli Vaast? A．Noble and innovative. B．Modest and talented. C．Considerate and proud. D．Diligent and passionate. 4．What message can we learn from Kauli Vaast’s story? A．No risks, no gains. B．You reap what you sow. C．Time and tide wait for no man. D．Every cloud has a silver lining. Passage 9 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）As a mother and a professional working full time, I spent all of my 30 years saying yes. Saying yes to things I wanted to do, but a lot of the time saying yes to things I disliked. This was a people-pleasing technique that would affect people’s opinion of me: the woman who could do it all, so that I can obtain a nice fame in their mind. Little did I know that I was also developing an autoimmune (自身免疫的) disease, which I have to believe was my body’s way of telling me to slow down. I had severely swollen joints and brain fog but I pushed through so that I could look in the mirror at the end of the day and feel “accomplished”. The only things I was accomplishing were bad health and bad habits. And then a series of events changed everything: serious medical issues and losing my job. It took all that to help me see how intensely burnt out I was. I spent a lot of time thinking about where I had to be next instead of being present in the moment. But now, I wake up each day knowing that everything on my schedule has been purposefully agreed to. Looking back, I had the capability to suffer the pressure to say yes. I also felt it necessary to say yes, from driving people to the airport to seeing family every Friday night. I always wanted to solve everyone’s problems and offered sound and immediate solutions. It was one big “yes” to everything. I was everyone’s cheerleader, but forgot how to cheer for myself along the way. But saying no is being my own cheerleader. And it’s not saying no to caring for family and friends. Instead, it’s a minor change in mindset, taking a pause before automatically agreeing. I take a breath, do a quick count of my energy and ability before jumping in. 1．Why did the author say yes to things she disliked? A．To please her boss. B．To prove her profession. C．To earn herself a good reputation. D．To push herself to the limit. 2．How did the author deal with the changes in her body? A．She got rid of bad habits. B．She thought little of them. C．She slowed down her life pace. D．She paid more attention to her health. 3．What will the author do before saying yes? A．Find a cheerleader. B．Evaluate her situation. C．Breathe in some fresh air. D．Seek help from her friends. 4．Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage? A．Ways to Improve Time Management. B．The Dangers of Autoimmune Diseases. C．How to Build a Good Reputation at Work. D．The Importance of Saying “No” for Self-Care. Passage 10 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）“What have I gotten myself into?” I wondered as I sat through a research meeting conducted entirely in Polish, unable to even read the title on the screen. Having only basic Polish language skills, I found my experiment in cross-cultural cooperation more challenging than I had expected. The idea of spending time abroad hadn’t occurred to me until my advisor suggested it during my first year. With his support, I enjoyed a remarkable summer in a laboratory in Japan, which left me wanting more. So, I applied for a Fulbright fellowship in Poland. To receive the fellowship, I first had to find a lab to host me, and neither I nor my advisor had any connections to Poland. Relying on Google to translate lab websites, I began to send cold emails. When my eventual host responded, eager to collaborate, I was thrilled. I suddenly felt the possibilities for my research career were endless and global. I was the first visiting scholar my research group had hosted from the United States, and my Polish colleagues were curious about what brought me to their country. This led to many fruitful discussions about the similarities and differences in how science is conducted across cultures. For example, much of the funding in Poland is awarded to teams rather than individuals. The system promotes cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) cooperations across the country, which in turn shapes how scientists design and carry out studies. I learned as much about the history and culture in Central and Eastern Europe as I did scientifically. Colleagues related firsthand accounts about challenges the region faced during the Cold War. Many laboratories had limited resources, and they rarely published their research in English. Those conditions helped shape research on antimicrobial treatment into bacteriophage and antibiotics, and Poland remain leaders in the former to this day. My cultural immersion made me a better researcher. I now see cross-cultural cooperations as a way to overcome communication barriers that can block progress in science. By stepping outside my comfort zone, I gained the confidence to navigate my research in new directions that I might have otherwise boxed myself out of. 1．Why did the author apply for fellowship in Poland? A．To follow the advisor’s suggestion. B．To practice Polish and learn its culture. C．To have another rewarding experience. D．To continue the research started in Japan. 2．How did the author benefit from the experience in Polland? A．He became an expert in Cold War history. B．He had access to cross-disciplinary cooperations. C．He obtained scientific knowledge and a global perspective. D．He secured individual funding for future research projects. 3．Which words best describe the author? A．Helpful and determined. B．Cautious and innovative. C．Curious and competitive. D．Adventurous and inquisitive. 4．What does the author imply about cross-cultural cooperations? A．They are essential for the advancement of science. B．They might box researchers out of a certain direction. C．They should prioritize language training over research. D．They are valueless for creative minds in scientific field. Passage 11 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）In casual conversations, government documents, and formal job interviews, there is a seemingly simple question I can never answer without hesitating: “Where are you from?” I could say I am from Japan—I was born there, after all. Or, should I say I am from the United States, whose culture, philosophy, and language are deeply rooted in my life? In my mind, none of these answers are satisfying enough. I gave in to this constant sense of sadness, until very recently. Inside my drawer is a simple, white bath towel that I have not used since I brought it from my parents’ house last summer. On an ordinary evening, I took it out to take a bath, but stopped after the soft, sweet, artificial smell of laundry detergent (洗涤剂) that my parents used back in Japan floated into my nose. I felt my eyes water as that random smell brought my mixed emotions to the surface: sadness, loneliness, and nostalgia. It’s silly, but I still avoid using that towel to this day because I don’t want to replace the smell of nostalgia with my Tide detergent. A similar thing happened when I was walking through a supermarket. Somehow being in the vegetable section, with the smells of raw vegetables and some unidentifiable spices, brought up the broad strokes of a memory from when I lived in California. That smell took me back to an open market my father always loved to go to. Anytime I come across that “vegetable smell,” I can blurrily (模糊地) picture the green plastic crates with onions, savory spices, and people’s voices. I don’t know the name of that market, where it was, or if it even exists now, but I can remember that it always brought a sense of comfort. Though, I still struggle when answering where I am from, in random moments, when a smell hits me with the memories it brings, I like to believe the things I feel then are things people feel when they are home. Myself, my “home,” are still split, but I am lucky enough to feel like I am “at home” in these brief moments. 1．What is the main challenge the author faces when asked “Where are you from?” A．She has never lived in a single country. B．She feels conflicted about her cultural identity. C．She dislikes talking about her background. D．She doesn’t understand the question. 2．What does the underlined word “nostalgia” mean in the third paragraph? A．Depression. B．Homesickness. C．Embarrassment. D．Thrill. 3．The “vegetable smell” in the supermarket reminds the author of ____________. A．her current cooking habits B．a specific market from her past in California C．her desire to become a chef D．the differences between Japanese and American markets 4．In the last paragraph, the author suggests that “home” is______________. A．a fixed geographical location B．a connection to birthplace C．an emotional experience that can occur briefly D．something that can only be found in one’s native country Passage 12 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, was born in 1980 to a family of doctors in Sichuan. He abandoned medical studies after discovering animation software in college. For three years, he taught himself animation at home, relying on his mother’s 1,000-yuan monthly pension — a period he calls “creative baptism”. His 2008 debut See Through, a 16-minute solo project, won 30 awards, including a Berlin International Short Film Festival prize, and caught producer Yi Qiao’s attention. Despite his reserved nature, Jiaozi’s work reflects deep gratitude for his parents’ support, reshaping traditional stories into tales of familial love. From 2015 to 2019, he risked everything on Ne Zha, revising its script (剧本) 66 times. His demon-child main character — dark-eyed and defiant — faced early criticism but became a cultural icon. Produced on a 60-million-yuan budget, the film involved 5,000 drafts, 1,400 effects shots, and 60 studios. Jiaozi worked until dawn every day, later admitting, “I even feared getting sick would cause delays.” The gamble paid off: Ne Zha earned 5 billion yuan, breaking Chinese animation records. For its sequel, Jiaozi aimed higher. Ne Zha 2 required more than 1,900 effects shots — surpassing the original — with scenes taking over a year to perfect. A single battle sequence featured 200 million on-screen characters, achieved entirely by Chinese studios. “Communication was the hardest part,” he confessed, describing endless revisions under tight deadlines. Released in 2025, the film grossed (总收入) 1 billion yuan in two days, with projections nearing 15 billion yuan. Despite offers to cooperate globally, Jiaozi insists on nurturing homegrown talent. “Animation isn’t a shortcut — it demands lifetime dedication,” he says. While fans await Ne Zha 3, he remains focused on innovation: “Each film must offer something matchless, visually and emotionally.” From medical dropout to record-breaking director, Jiaozi lives out his hero’s motto: “My fate is mine to decide.” He has rewritten not just his destiny, but the future of Chinese animation. 1．What do we know about Yang Yu? A．He majored in animation production in college. B．His dynamic nature greatly encouraged his creativity. C．His first creation Ne Zha won many international awards. D．He conveyed deep gratitude for his parents in his creation. 2．What does the underlined word “gamble” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．Risk on Ne Zha. B．Years of hardwork. C．Investment in film. D．Support from outside. 3．What is the primary factor contributing to Jiaozi’s success in the animation field? A．Limitless imagination. B．Patient communication. C．Extreme perfectionism. D．Worldwide cooperation. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Jiaozi: The Rewriter of His Own Destiny B．Ne Zha: China’s Highest-Grossing Animation C．Ne Zha: An Unbeatable Myth in the Animation Field D．Jiaozi: The Creator of China’s Highest-Grossing Animation Passage 1 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to join a Hollywood film as an extra (群众演员) in Paris. I had little idea of exactly what to expect before setting off. But I certainly wasn’t thinking that one of the biggest advantages would be spending hours with other people without access to our phones. On set, phones were locked away after makeup. Without screens, we faced something unusual: real conversations. During long waits between scenes, people actually talked. An art student sketched tattoo ideas for me; a Parisian actor shared her love for Vietnamese food; a Haitian man told stories of his childhood. We played games, debated silly theories, and laughed freely. It felt like stepping into a world before smartphones ruled our attention. This experience made me realize how technology has changed us. Once technology did bring people together, but gradually they grabbed and then destroyed our attention spans and left so many of us with smartphone addiction; social media grabbed and destroyed our ability to share an informational environment. And now AI threatens to grab and atrophy (使萎缩) our mental muscles entirely. Yet, I see hope. I think we are at the beginning stages of a quite significant backlash to that. Teens are choosing simple flip phones; people attend digital detox events; those stupid QR-code menus are swiftly disappearing; three-and-a-half-hour long podcasts get millions of listens. We’re slowly fighting back against endless distractions. Years ago, I visited an art exhibit in Paris where the “art” was simply conversations with strangers. Like that exhibit, life requires time and presence. On the film set, pretending in a fictional world ironically brought us closer to what’s real — human connection. Though my acting role was small, those phone-free hours reminded me: true joy lies not in screens, but in the messy, unpredictable moments we share 1．What happened when the author couldn’t use phones on the movie set? A．They felt bored and impatient. B．They interacted deeply with strangers. C．They focused on memorizing scripts. D．They discovered new film making techniques. 2．What is the author’s attitude toward modern technology? A．Fully supportive of its convenience. B．Indifferent to its development. C．Concerned about its social impact. D．Confident in its problem-solving power. 3．Which of the following might be an example of “digital detox” in para. 3? A．deleting harmful online content B．taking a break from electronic devices C．improving smartphone battery life D．making digital device more effective 4．Which title best summarizes the article? A．Hollywood Secrets: Behind the Scenes of Filming B．How AI Threatens Human Creativity C．The Rise of Old-day Technology Among Teenagers D．Regaining Real Life in a Screen-Dominated World Passage 2 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）For Wilson Bentley, the late-nineteenth-and-early-twentieth-century microphotographic innovator and genuine snowflake enthusiast, considering the dazzling array of kaleidoscopic (万花筒般的) snow-crystal formations was a recreation that never lost its lustre. Bentley was born in 1865 and raised on a farm in Jericho, Vermont. His father and brother spent their days tending to the property. Bentley was expected to pitch in, too, but he was more interested in studying the land than in working it. He first tried his hand at drawing the snowflakes, but found that they were too elaborate for him to reproduce with adequate precision. Eventually, he got the idea to capture them photographically instead, but he ran into a significant hurdle: the camera that he needed would cost a princely sum. After two years of waiting, he persuaded his parents to use part of an inheritance they’d received after the death of Bentley’s grandmother to gift him a view camera for his seventeenth birthday. When the standard camera lens could not focus as closely as Bentley needed, he devised an ingenious solution, jury-rigging his beloved microscope to the camera’s accordion-like bellows. His other tools, he later noted in a piece he wrote for the magazine Popular Mechanics, were humble: “a pair of thick mittens, microscope slides, a sharp pointed wood splint, a feather, and a turkey wing or similar duster.” Recently, the physicist Kenneth Libbrecht has been refining the art of the lab-grown snowflake, and has managed to expand Nakaya’s typology to thirty-five categories. Libbrecht’s snowflake photographs, also inspired by Bentley, were compiled in his book “Field Guide to Snowflakes,” and have been featured on stamps issued by the United States Postal Service. In the book, Libbrecht writes that you don’t have to be a scientist or a photographer to enjoy studying snowflakes. At the very least, “pulling out your magnifier (放大镜) is definitely a conversation starter.” 1．Why did Bentley abandon the method of hand-drawing snowflakes? A．He lacked proper drawing materials. B．An elaborate camera was unaffordable. C．He failed to persuade his parents two years ago. D．Snowflakes are too complex to reproduce accurately. 2．Which of the following can best describe Wilson Bentley? A．Curious and persistent. B．Impatient and reckless. C．Wealthy and dedicated. D．Humble and creative. 3．What does Kenneth Libbrecht imply? A．Using a magnifier is essential for professional scientific research. B．Studying snowflakes requires historical knowledge of Bentley’s work. C．Observing snowflakes is for anyone as long as you take action. D．Magnifiers are outdated tools compared to modern lab equipment. 4．Which can be the best title for this text? A．Wilson Bentley: Who Updated the Magnifier B．A Snowflake Obsessive: Who Captured the Unique Beauty of Snowflakes C．A Farmer’s Journey: How Wilson Bentley Changed Photography D．Snowflakes in Art: How Nature Inspires Creativity Passage 3 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）Daisy’s fascination with rainforests began when her teacher, Mrs. Curtis, revealed that over 80,000 plant species grow well there — more than two-thirds of Earth’s total. “If my grandma Wilkins knew this, she’d fly to Brazil instantly with her gardening gloves!” Daisy exclaimed, explaining her motivation to join a school project observing Amazon rainforest webcams（网络摄像机）. Her grandmother’s plant obsession even surpassed her love for Daisy’s mother — a secret Daisy vowed to keep. When volunteers were requested, Daisy’s hand shot up immediately. Her friend Millie joked that Daisy’s eagerness surpassed her brother chasing “free money” rumors. Initially, Mrs. Curtis selected Jack Walters, but he withdrew upon learning the project required using breaktimes and lunch hours. “No way I’m missing football!” Jack declared, leaving Daisy as the final choice. Though initially overlooked, Mrs. Curtis’s rejection felt like failing a math question. Daisy embraced the opportunity, confident in her ability to spot rainforest biodiversity. Guided by keyboard arrows, Daisy navigated webcams installed 5,000 miles away by a “green conversation” charity, through which she explored rainforest layers, zoomed in（拉近镜头）on monkeys, and humorously searched for Bigfoot — a quest her father compared to “winning the lottery.” Scientists estimate millions of undiscovered species inhabit rainforests, and Daisy’s father encouraged her to “keep her eyes peeled.” In the end, she discovered everyday items like chocolate beans, pineapples, ginger, and rubber originate from rainforests. Mrs. Curtis assigned Daisy to document her observations in a journal. "Write as you speak," she advised, easing Daisy’s nerves about her limited writing experience (her home writings included song lists and Christmas wishes). The webcam controls amazed Daisy — technology bridging her classroom to the Amazon’s depths. Though she excelled in spelling tests (9/10 last week), “rhinoceros” remained a challenge, a humorous reminder of her journey’s learning curve. 1．What primarily motivated Daisy to join the project? A．Her love for her mother. B．The inspiration from her teacher. C．Practicing journal writing skills. D．Sharing rainforest discoveries with her grandmother. 2．What does “green conversation” in paragraph 3 most likely refer to? A．A social media trend. B．A type of rainforest plant. C．A debate about animal behavior. D．An environmental protection project. 3．What can be inferred about Daisy’s father? A．He is a rainforest biologist. B．He helped set up the webcams. C．He humorously encourages her curiosity. D．He doubts undiscovered species exist. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The economic value of rainforest resources. B．A student’s learning experience through technology. C．The impact of deforestation on biodiversity. D．The role of charities in scientific research. Passage 4 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）Mom died just before the Christmas season the year before, after a short battle with cancer. At the age of seventy-two, she had been well prepared for her death, but I was not. Of both French and Indian background, she had a gentle, soft touch. All her life, Mom was there for me; although now a grown woman, I still needed my senior parent for advice and comfort. We were the best of friends, and over the years, we shared, laughed and cried together. I often found myself wearing her red sweater, which had been Mom’s favourite, and it was faded and worn from years of use. To cope with my grief, I would imagine my mom wearing the red sweater and reaching out to comfort me. Her warm hands, worn and shrivelled (干枯) from age and work, had cared for a large family, and brought life to plants and flowers. Mom lost both her cultures when she married my father, a white man, and moved from her island to live on his. When she arrived in isolated and rural Cardigan at the age of eighteen, she began to learn English. Sadly, her knowledge of both French and her native Chinook began to fade away. One of my favourite memories are the native powwws (帕瓦仪式) we attended on Panmure Island. FirstNations people from all over North America travelled there to participate in the powwows. It was an opportunity forMom to mingle with the First Nations people, wear her native shirt, dance in the sacred circle and socialize. She loved going to those powwows and I remember her proudly telling an elder once, “I’m Indian, too.” Although she had moved into the white man’s world when she married, she never lost her Chinook heritage of strong native spirituality, deep respect for the land, and love for the outdoors— all of which she passed on to me and my eight brothers and sisters. Now, her image travels with me when I feel grief and pain. She always wears the red sweater and for an instant, our hands join. Death has not separated us. 1．Why did I keep Mom’s red sweater? A．It was a gift from my mom as my best friend. B．It was Mom’s favourite despite its overuse. C．It witnessed my growth from a girl to a woman. D．It held many memories and offered me comfort. 2．Why did Mom love to attend the native powwow? A．She lost her culture after she married my father. B．She was eager to be identified with her ancient roots. C．She felt isolated and wanted to make friends there. D．She was passionate about outdoor activities. 3．Which of the following best describes Mom? A．Quiet and considerate. B．Strict and determined. C．Talkative and humorous. D．Hardworking and caring. 4．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Valuable Heritage B．Silenced Cultural Identity C．The Red Sweater D．Journey to the Roots Passage 5 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）During the final term of my theater and performance degree at the University of Leeds, I found myself standing outside Berkeley Court Care Home with three classmates and an underdeveloped idea. We planned to hold some interactive workshops with the residents to try to inspire memory and social engagement. I remember being nervous, aware that we were working with people who were weak and helpless and that I had no idea what I was doing. Some residents were almost nonverbal, some were clearly not with it, some were happy to see us, and some were not. I had decided to play music at the end of the session. We went with the song My Way because the residents, all roughly 80 years old, would have been listening to the hit song in their late 20s. Once I pressed play, it was as if a spell had been cast. Nearly everyone in the room stood up and sang what seemed like every word. I was so profoundly moved. Many of them were communicating much better. It looked and felt like magic. Off I went to drama school, but I thought about that experience almost daily. So when we were given the opportunity to write a script for a theater festival, I created a love story about music and dementia (痴呆), lasting 50 years of a couple’s life. And now, 10 years later, the show I made is running again in London thanks to the Music for Dementia campaign. When my grandma was diagnosed with dementia toward the end of her life, I didn’t struggle to communicate with her in the way that other people in their 20s might have done. I felt more able to tune into what she needed and better equipped to see her underneath the disease. I now know that music-based treatment reduce the need for antipsychotic medication (抗精神病药物) in more than 60 percent of people living with dementia. I don’t know what my My Way would be, but I certainly think we should all strive to find our song and do our best to stay connected to the people we share it with. 1．How did the author feel when they initially started the interactive workshops at the care home? A．Excited and confident. B．Worried and confused. C．Curious and patient. D．Calm and relaxed. 2．Why did the author choose to play the song My Way? A．It was a hit song at that time. B．It was the residents’ personal favorite. C．It was a well-known song for dementia patients. D．It was popular among the residents’ generation. 3．How did the author’s experience at the care home influence him? A．He decided to make music his career. B．He shifted his life focus to elderly care. C．He became more understanding. D．He started the Music for Dementia campaign 4．What message does the author try to convey in the last paragraph? A．Music offers the perfect cure for dementia. B．Music can bridge generational gaps. C．Connecting through music is valuable. D．We all have our unique way of connecting. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题05 阅读理解（记叙文） Passage 1 （24-25高二下·浙江绍兴·期中）I drove through our neighborhood with my husband, the place we’d called home for 26 years. The Sierra Nevada foothills, once thick with towering pines, were unrecognizable. The ground was covered with a thick blanket of ash. We’d gotten an early-morning call telling us to move out immediately two weeks earlier. The wildfire tearing through Northern California had spread and was heading our way. We jumped in the car with our dogs and a few belongings. For days, we bounced from hotel to hotel, desperate for news. What finally came wasn’t good. Our house had been right in the fire’s path. Now we’d been given permission to return. My husband and I brought shovels (铁铲), work boots, masks and gloves. We would “rescue” anything we could. We drove slowly through the ruins, where chimneys marked the spots where homes once stood. I wasn’t prepared for what awaited us. Our house was nothing but rubble (碎石). Most of our belongings, including my precious collection of inspirational books, were all gone. I wiped away tears as we dug through the ash. We uncovered a cast-iron umbrella stand that used to stand beside our door, and a decorative dish our son had given me, blackened but whole, which reminded us of bits and pieces of our life. How will we survive this? It felt as if our lives had been wiped out. We stopped digging in late afternoon. My husband loaded what we’d found in the car and said, “Let’s go.” I turned to get in the car. That was when I noticed something stuck to my boot. A piece of paper. I picked it up. Its edges were burnt, but the words were surprisingly clear, “If life seems difficult, I pause and reflect on the blessing sometimes hidden within every circumstance. With renewed faith and courage, I begin again.” The words must have come from one of my books, a passage I couldn’t recall but now said everything I needed to hear. I framed that piece of paper and kept it on the nightstand in every hotel and motel we stayed in over the following months. It now sits in a place of honor in our new home, a reminder that we can begin again. 1．What can we learn from paragraph 2? A．The author’s family left home hurriedly. B．The author’s family lost everything in the fire. C．The wildfire first broke out close to the author’s home. D．No warning about the wildfire was given two weeks earlier. 2．How might the author feel when she was digging through the ash? A．Astonished. B．Motivated. C．Desperate. D．Grateful. 3．When was the text written? A．When the wildfire spread. B．When the author stayed in a hotel. C．While the author’s house was being rebuilt. D．After the author’s family settled down again. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．A narrow escape. B．Rising from the ash. C．An attempt at a rescue. D．A wildfire in North California. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者一家在经历火灾失去家园后，凭借找到的一段激励文字重拾希望，重建生活的故事。 1．推理判断题。由文章第二段中“We’d gotten an early-morning call telling us to move out immediately two weeks earlier. The wildfire tearing through Northern California had spread and was heading our way. We jumped in the car with our dogs and a few belongings. For days, we bounced from hotel to hotel, desperate for news. (我们一大早就接到电话，告诉我们两周前立即搬出去。席卷北加州的野火已经蔓延，正朝着我们的方向前进。我们带着我们的狗和一些物品跳上车。几天来，我们从一家酒店跳到另一家酒店，迫切需要消息。)”可知，作者一家匆忙离开了家。故选A。 2．推理判断题。由文章第四段“I wiped away tears as we dug through the ash. We uncovered a cast-iron umbrella stand that used to stand beside our door, and a decorative dish our son had given me, blackened but whole, which reminded us of bits and pieces of our life. How will we survive this? It felt as if our lives had been wiped out. (我们在灰烬中挖掘时，我擦去了眼泪。我们发现了一个曾经放在门边的铸铁伞架，还有一个儿子给我的装饰盘，虽然变黑了，但还是完整的，这让我们想起了生活中的点点滴滴。我们将如何度过这一难关？感觉好像我们的生命被抹去了。)”可知，当作者在灰烬中挖掘时，她感到绝望。故选C。 3．推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“It now sits in a place of honor in our new home, a reminder that we can begin again. (它现在坐落在我们新家的荣誉之地，提醒我们可以重新开始。)”可知，文章是在作者一家安顿下来后写的。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章倒数第二段中“A piece of paper. I picked it up. Its edges were burnt, but the words were surprisingly clear, “If life seems difficult, I pause and reflect on the blessing sometimes hidden within every circumstance. With renewed faith and courage, I begin again. ” (一张纸。我把它捡起来了。它的边缘被烧毁了，但文字却出奇地清晰：“如果生活看起来很艰难，我会停下来反思有时隐藏在每种情况下的祝福。带着新的信仰和勇气，我重新开始。”)”和最后一段中“It now sits in a place of honor in our new home, a reminder that we can begin again. (它现在坐落在我们新家的荣誉之地，提醒我们可以重新开始。)”可知，文章讲述了作者一家在火灾后失去了一切，但在废墟中发现了一段鼓舞人心的话，让他们重新开始了新的生活。因此，B选项“Rising from the ash (从灰烬中崛起)”最适合作为文章的标题。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·浙江温州·期中）Elyn MacInnis, a 73-year-old cultural expert from the USA, is a remarkable figure whose life journey is deeply and closely linked to China. Elyn has lived in China for over three decades, during which time her affection for this land has grown immeasurably. In 2015, she and her husband embarked on a meaningful journey to explore the rich history and culture of Kuliang, a famous summer resort in Fuzhou that has long been a favored destination for foreigners, including numerous Americans. Since the 1880s, these foreign residents have coexisted harmoniously with the local Chinese community. The following year, Elyn took significant steps to promote Kuliang’s heritage. She launched an English website dedicated to the history and charm of Kuliang and established the “Kuliang Friends” group in the USA．The members of this group trace their roots to doctors, technicians, missionaries, and traders who once called Kuliang home. Today, with a membership exceeding 50, the group has become an essential driving force behind non-governmental friendly exchanges between China and the USA． Over the years, Elyn has continued her commitment to spreading the story of Kuliang. Currently, she is writing a book on these tales. She hopes these touching and heart-warming stories will offer a fresh perspective on mutual understanding and foster a deeper friendship between the people of the United States and China. At a reunion, Elyn MacInnis remarked, “The future, our future, our friendship and cooperation can be made of many small things that happen each day, and with the Kuliang spirit of peace, friendship, and love, with sensitivity and respect, small actions can build a better future.” Elyn’s unshakable dedication to cultural exchanges and historical preservation has not gone unnoticed. In 2018, she was granted with the prestigious “Jiangsu Friendship Award”. In 2024, she was honored as one of the “Touching China 2023 Personages,” a national-level accolade that highlights her outstanding contributions to cultural exchanges and historical research. 1．The “Kuliang Friends” group is aimed to ______. A．preserve the historical heritage of Kuliang B．promote sustainable tourism in Kuliang C．foster friendship and cultural exchange between the US and China D．support local economic development in Kuliang 2．Which of the following words can best describe Elyn MacInnis? A．Conservative but responsible. B．Passionate and committed. C．Tough and stubborn. D．Strict but considerate. 3．Which is closest in meaning to “accolade” in the last paragraph? A．Award. B．Praise. C．Certificate. D．Reputation. 4．What is the purpose of the text? A．To honour a brilliant promoter of cultural exchanges. B．To introduce the history and culture of Kuliang. C．To recommend a famous cultural destination. D．To award the “Kuliang Friends” group globally. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了美国文化专家Elyn MacInnis与中国的深厚渊源，特别是她在推广鼓岭历史文化方面的贡献，以及她所获得的荣誉和成就。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“She launched an English website dedicated to the history and charm of Kuliang and established the “Kuliang Friends” group in the USA.(她推出了一个专门介绍鼓岭历史与魅力的英文网站，并在美国成立了“鼓岭之友”团体。)”可知，“鼓岭之友” 团体的目标是推动中美民间友好交流。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Elyn has lived in China for over three decades, during which time her affection for this land has grown immeasurably.( Elyn在中国生活了三十多年，在此期间，她对这片土地的热爱与日俱增。)”可知，Elyn在中国生活三十余年，对中国文化充满热爱，积极探索鼓岭历史，并长期致力于传播其故事，因此她对中国的文化充满热爱；再根据文章第三段“The following year, Elyn took significant steps to promote Kuliang’s heritage.(次年，Elyn采取了一系列重要举措来推广鼓岭的文化遗产。)”和第四段“Over the years, Elyn has continued her commitment to spreading the story of Kuliang.(多年来，Elyn一直致力于传播鼓岭的故事)”可知，Elyn采取了一系列重要举措来推广鼓岭的文化遗产，且因贡献多次获奖，体现了长期的坚守与责任感。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线单词所在句“In 2024, she was honored as one of the “Touching China 2023 Personages,” a national-level accolade that highlights her outstanding contributions to cultural exchanges and historical research.(2024年，她又被授予“感动中国 2023年度人物”称号，这一国家级accolade彰显了她在文化交流与历史研究领域的杰出贡献。)”可知，此处“accolade” 与“honored”对应，且“Touching China 2023 Personages”是一项国家级荣誉奖项，用于表彰她的贡献。选项A“award”意为“奖项”，与此相符。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章以Elyn MacInnis的个人经历为主线，详细讲述了她三十余年致力于推动中美文化交流的事迹，包括探索鼓岭历史、创建交流平台、获得国家级荣誉等。文中通过具体事件和直接引语，突出其对文化交流的贡献与精神，目的点在于彰显她的成就与影响力。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·浙江杭州·期中）In the spring of 2023, I visited Washington, D．C．, with my son, Tim. On the last day of the trip, I was scheduled to fly back home to Oklahoma — a trip that would begin with a ride to the airport on D．C’s subway system. After we arrived at the subway station, Tim insisted on walking me inside. But when we got there, I wasn’t sure which train to take to get to the airport. So I approached the attendant, a middle-aged woman, and asked her for directions. The woman told me to pass through the gate, take the elevator down and turn to the right, where I would find my train. I gave my son one hug, and a second hug. She was standing next to me at her booth, so she kinda saw that it was a special moment for me. I went down the elevator to wait for my train. Then, all of a sudden, I saw my son. And I asked, “What are you doing here?” “The attendant told me I should come down and give you an extra hug goodbye,” my son replied and gave me another hug. Then I went on my way to the airport. In recent years, I has struggled with the loss of loved ones. My wife died six years ago, and shortly after,one of my sons died. I now live alone in Oklahoma, far from my children and grandchildren. My son, Tim, lives in Wisconsin. So that hug was a special hug — not just from my son, but also it represented the thoughtfulness, kindness and care that this woman had for someone passing through the station. What also stood out to me was that it all began with the act of noticing — how the woman perceived the importance of a small moment at the station. Not only did she realize and understand this, but she acted compassionately and supported my life. 1．Which of the following is most likely the question the writer asked the woman? A．Excuse me, may I go through this gate? B．Excuse me, which direction is the airport? C．Excuse me, where is the elevator to the airport? D．Excuse me, how do I get the train to the airport? 2．How did the writer feel when he saw his son again while waiting for the train? A．Astonished. B．Alarmed. C．Overjoyed. D．Embarrassed. 3．Why does the author recount the recent years of his life? A．To stress his son’s love for him. B．To show something bad can happen. C．To express his suffering and sadness. D．To highlight the woman’s good qualities. 4．Which of the following can best describe the attendant? A．Gentle and curious. B．Brave and generous. C．Careful and considerate. D．Passionate and professional. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在 2023 年春天和儿子蒂姆去华盛顿特区旅行后，准备独自乘地铁去机场时，因不知如何乘车向地铁服务员求助。服务员不仅告知路线，还特意让作者的儿子下来再给作者一个拥抱，这一暖心举动对经历了亲人离世、独自生活的作者意义非凡。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“But when we got there, I wasn’t sure which train to take to get to the airport.(但是当我们到达那里时，我不确定坐哪趟火车去机场)”第二段 “So I approached the attendant, a middle - aged woman, and asked her for directions. The woman told me to pass through the gate, take the elevator down and turn to the right, where I would find my train.（于是我走向那位中年女服务员，向她问路。这位女士告诉我穿过大门，乘电梯下去然后向右转，在那里我就能找到我要乘坐的火车)” 可知，作者向服务员询问的是如何找到去机场的火车。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Then, all of a sudden, I saw my son. And I asked, “What are you doing here?”(然后，突然我看到了我的儿子。我问：“你在这里做什么？”)” 可推断，作者在等火车时突然又看到儿子，感到很惊讶。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段 “In recent years, I has struggled with the loss of loved ones. My wife died six years ago, and shortly after, one of my sons died. I now live alone in Oklahoma, far from my children and grandchildren.(近年来，我一直在承受失去亲人的痛苦。我的妻子六年前去世，不久后，我的一个儿子也离世了。我现在独自住在俄克拉何马州，远离我的孩子和孙子孙女)” 以及最后一段 “Not only did she realize and understand this, but she acted compassionately and supported my life.(她不仅意识到并理解这一点，而且她以同情的态度行动并给予我生活上的支持)” 可知，作者讲述自己经历亲人离世、独自生活的艰难，是为了突出这位服务员让儿子下来再给作者一个拥抱这一行为所展现出的体贴、善良等美好品质，对处于困境的作者意义重大。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“the woman perceived the importance of a small moment at the station.Not only did she realize and understand this, but she acted compassionately and supported my life.(这位妇女意识到在车站短暂停留的重要性。她不仅意识到并理解这一点，而且她以同情的态度行动并给予我生活上的支持)”可知，那位女人细心和关爱他人。故选C。 Passage 4 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）There are so many things to keep in order with young children during weekdays. It’s all too easy to end up forgetting they need their PE kit on a particular day, or to realize they have no clean school uniforms or you’ve missed an email about a school trip. So one admirably organized mom, Rachael Hallett, from Australia, has shared her simple but highly effective solution to having to prepare their lunchboxes. Her tip recommends mass cooking, just like you might do with dinners. “School lunches can get boring,” she admits. “You can cook a lot and freeze many items in advance. Sandwiches, sausage rolls, wraps and so on. These all freeze well.” But she points out that any fillings that are water-based, like cucumber or tomato, should be avoided in case the bread or wraps become wet. And Rachel, who has two primary school age children, doesn’t stop there with the preparation. She also makes the decisions easily over what to give her children daily by drawing up a list of different foods to put in the boxes. She prefers lunchboxes with different parts that won’t leak and each section is used for various items such as fruit or snacks. The wise mom sometimes even sends her kids into school with a food thermos for warm lunches. “You can really send almost anything,” she shared. But even Rachel has days when she just doesn’t have the time or energy to make a meal for her little ones and says on these occasions school dinners are definitely a suitable alternative. “Plan some money for a lunch order on your hardest weekdays. Usually school dinners aren’t too expensive and they taste good,” she says. Rachel is a co-founder of the hugely popular Facebook group Moms Who, which has over a million members. Lots of other members of the group thanked Rachel for sharing her tips which they intended to put to use in their routines. 1．What are parents’ weekdays like, according to paragraph 1? A．Challenging. B．Entertaining. C．Amazing. D．Relaxing. 2．What does Rachael suggest about mass cooking? A．Avoiding sausage rolls. B．Preparing water-based food. C．Cooking one item at a time. D．Choosing food that freezes well. 3．Why does Rachael probably prefer lunchboxes with different sections? A．It is convenient for her to wash them. B．They look more fashionable. C．It is easy to put different foods in them D．They are popular with children. 4．What is Rachael’s attitude towards school dinners? A．Negative. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Dismissive. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了澳大利亚一位母亲Rachael Hallett分享的为孩子准备午餐盒的简单而有效的方法。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“There are so many things to keep in order with young children during weekdays. It’s all too easy to end up forgetting they need their PE kit on a particular day, or to realize they have no clean school uniforms or you’ve missed an email about a school trip. (在工作日，有这么多事情要和小孩子一起安排。你很容易最终忘记他们在某一天需要体育用品，或者意识到他们没有干净的校服，或者你错过了一封关于学校旅行的电子邮件)”可知，在平日里，家长要安排好小孩子的事情，很容易忘记一些事情，推测家长在平日里的生活是具有挑战性的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Her tip recommends mass cooking, just like you might do with dinners. “School lunches can get boring,” she admits. “You can cook a lot and freeze many items in advance. Sandwiches, sausage rolls, wraps and so on. These all freeze well.” (她的建议是批量烹饪，就像你可能做晚餐一样。“学校的午餐可能会变得很无聊，”她承认。“你可以多做一些，提前冷冻很多东西。三明治、香肠卷、卷饼等等。这些都可以很好地冷冻。”)”可知，Rachael建议批量烹饪，选择能冷冻好的食物。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“She also makes the decisions easily over what to give her children daily by drawing up a list of different foods to put in the boxes. She prefers lunchboxes with different parts that won’t leak and each section is used for various items such as fruit or snacks. (她还通过列出要放在盒子里的不同食物清单，很容易就决定了每天给孩子吃什么。她更喜欢有不同部分且不会漏的午餐盒，每个部分都用来放不同的东西，比如水果或零食)”可知，Rachael更喜欢有不同部分的午餐盒是因为可以很容易地放不同的食物。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“But even Rachel has days when she just doesn’t have the time or energy to make a meal for her little ones and says on these occasions school dinners are definitely a suitable alternative. “Plan some money for a lunch order on your hardest weekdays. Usually school dinners aren’t too expensive and they taste good,” she says. (但即使是Rachael，也有没有时间或精力为孩子们做饭的时候，她说在这种情况下，学校的晚餐绝对是一个合适的选择。“在你最忙的工作日计划一些钱来订午餐。通常学校的晚餐不太贵，而且味道很好，”她说。)”可知，Rachael认为在学校最忙的工作日，可以计划一些钱来订午餐，学校的晚餐不太贵，而且味道很好，所以可推断出Rachael对学校晚餐的态度是积极的。故选B。 Passage 5 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）Late one night in July 2020 in Reykjavik, Haraldur Thorleifsson was wandering around the city’s main shopping street with his family. Shortly after moving back to Iceland from the United States, they were jet-lagged and couldn’t sleep. During their walk, his three-year-old son wanted a drink from a corner store, but Thorleifsson couldn’t enter due to a 20-centimeter step blocking his access to the store. Born with muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症), Thorleifsson has used a wheelchair since age 25. As he waited outside the shop for his wife and children, he recalled, “I thought about how strange it is that we separate families in this way. I thought about all the times I wasn’t able to join my friends at restaurants and stores that are inaccessible.” Having lived worldwide as a designer, he had witnessed first-hand how different cities consider and plan for accessibility, from ramps (斜坡) and sidewalks to public transportation. In 2021, he launched Ramp Up Reykjavik, a non-profit aiming to build 100 permanent ramps in the city within a year. Unlike mobile and temporary solutions in other cities, these ramps are permanent structures that match the artistic style of the buildings, making them appear as if they’ve always been there. With government funding and sponsors, the project expanded nationwide, targeting 1,500 ramps by 2026. Iceland’s president praised Thorleifsson’s work, calling him a role model for inclusivity. Named Iceland’s Person of the Year in 2022, Thorleifsson also runs a cafe, cinema, and a co-working space. Thorleifsson is proud that Ramp Up has motivated others to act. He recently met a woman who was inspired to build a ramp at her home, allowing her friend of 30 years who uses a wheel chair to easily visit. “Equal access isn’t a reality yet,” Thorleifsson says, “but change starts with one person.” 1．What inspired Thorleifsson to start the Ramp Up Reykjavik project? A．His son’s difficulty in finding a drink. B．His ambition to gain national recognition. C．His personal experience with inaccessible spaces. D．His dissatisfaction with the city’s transport system. 2．How are the ramps built by Ramp Up Reykjavik different from those in other cities? A．They are temporary and mobile. B．They are funded by foreign organizations. C．They are primarily for public transportation. D．They are consistent with the buildings’ design. 3．Which of the following best describes the impact of the program? A．Far-reaching. B．Profit-making. C．Short-lived. D．Area-limited. 4．What message does Thorleifsson want to convey through his work? A．Technological solutions are the ultimate answer. B．Certain restrictions in public areas are unavoidable. C．Governments should take charge of public projects. D．Individuals should take the initiative to create change. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Thorleifsson因自身残疾经历发起Ramp Up Reykjavik项目，建造永久性坡道并产生深远影响的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Born with muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症), Thorleifsson has used a wheelchair since age 25. As he waited outside the shop for his wife and children, he recalled, “I thought about how strange it is that we separate families in this way. I thought about all the times I wasn’t able to join my friends at restaurants and stores that are inaccessible.”(Thorleifsson生来就患有肌肉萎缩症，从25岁起就开始坐轮椅。他在商店外等妻子和孩子时回忆道：“我觉得这样把一家人分开很奇怪。我想起了那些我因为无法进入的餐厅和商店而不能和朋友们一起的时刻。”)”可知，Thorleifsson自身在无障碍空间方面的不便经历激发了他发起Ramp Up Reykjavik项目的灵感。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Unlike mobile and temporary solutions in other cities, these ramps are permanent structures that match the artistic style of the buildings, making them appear as if they’ve always been there.(与其他城市的移动和临时解决方案不同，这些坡道是永久性结构，与建筑物的艺术风格相匹配，使它们看起来好像一直都在那里)”可知，Ramp Up Reykjavik建造的坡道与建筑物的设计相匹配，不同于其他城市的移动和临时解决方案。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Iceland’s president praised Thorleifsson’s work, calling him a role model for inclusivity. Named Iceland’s Person of the Year in 2022, Thorleifsson also runs a cafe, cinema, and a co-working space. Thorleifsson is proud that Ramp Up has motivated others to act. He recently met a woman who was inspired to build a ramp at her home, allowing her friend of 30 years who uses a wheel chair to easily visit.(冰岛总统赞扬了Thorleifsson的工作，称他是包容性的榜样。Thorleifsson在2022年被评为冰岛年度人物，他还经营着一家咖啡馆、一家电影院和一个共享工作空间。Thorleifsson很自豪Ramp Up激励了其他人行动起来。他最近遇到一位女士，这位女士受到启发，在自己家里建造了一个坡道，让她坐了30年轮椅的朋友可以轻松来访)”可推知，该项目的影响是深远的。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段““Equal access isn’t a reality yet,” Thorleifsson says, “but change starts with one person.”(Thorleifsson说：“平等进入还没有成为现实，但改变要从一个人开始。”)”可推知，Thorleifsson想传达的信息是个人应该主动去创造改变。故选D。 Passage 6 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）I have no intention of looking down on business, yet it simply didn’t suit me. Initially, I entered the business world for financial gain. Besides being able to support my family, money was all I got from it. It failed to bring me a sense of fulfillment, which made me immersed in dissatisfaction and even suffering from torture and pain. My one ambition was to save enough money to quit and go to Europe to pursue my passion for music. During that period, I would rise at dawn to practice playing the violin before heading to work. At noon, instead of having lunch with my business associates, I would frequent cheap cafes, where I had a quick meal and wrote down some violin exercises. After a long time of such efforts, I finally managed to save enough money. As my family’s financial situation had improved and they no longer required my financial support, I resigned from my position. The moment I left, I felt as if I had been released from prison, and soon I set sail for Europe to pursue my dream. The four-year study in Europe was beyond amazing. Though I worked more diligently than I could have ever imagined, every single moment was a source of joy. “Enjoyed” is far too mild a word to describe my feelings; I was truly on cloud nine. For the first time, I felt that I was truly living, engaged in what I loved and was meant to do. If I had remained in business, perhaps I would be a relatively wealthy person today. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that I would not have achieved a truly successful life. I would have given up all those intangible rewards, those inner satisfactions that money can never purchase, and that are often sacrificed when one’s main pursuit is financial success. Quitting my job went against the advice of nearly all my friends and family. We are so conditioned to link success with money that the idea of giving up a well-paid job for a dream seemed almost crazy. If so, all I can say is “Gee, it’s great to be crazy.” Money is a wonderful thing, but it’s possible to pay too high a price for it. 1．Why did the author go into business? A．Because he hadn’t identified his passion. B．Because he was immersed in dissatisfaction. C．Because he had to earn money and help his family. D．Because he had no intention of looking down on it. 2．Which can best replace the underlined word “intangible” in paragraph 4? A．Invisible. B．Painful. C．Accessible. D．Possible. 3．Which of the following can best describe the author? A．Honest and tolerant. B．Responsible and fearless. C．Diligent and talented. D．Innovative and considerate. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The author’s experience of studying music in Europe. B．The author’s regret of engaging in the financial industry. C．The importance of family’s support and financial success in life. D．The struggle between a career in business and the pursuit of one’s passion. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从商业转行追求音乐梦想及内心感悟。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Initially, I entered the business world for financial gain. Besides being able to support my family, money was all I got from it.(最初，我进入商界是为了经济利益。除了能够养家糊口，钱是我从商界得到的全部)”可知，作者进入商界是为了赚钱养家。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线单词后半句话“those inner satisfactions that money can never purchase, and that are often sacrificed when one’s main pursuit is financial success(那些内心的满足感是金钱永远无法买到的，并且当一个人的主要追求是经济上的成功时，这些内心的满足感常常会被牺牲掉)” 可知，这些是内心的满足感，这些满足感是“无形的”，是金钱永远无法买到的，当一个人的主要追求是经济上的成功时，这些往往会被牺牲掉。由此可推测“intangible”意思是 “无形的”，与 “invisible(无形的；看不见的)”意思相近。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段中“During that period, I would rise at dawn to practice playing the violin before heading to work.(在那段时间里，我会在黎明前起床练习拉小提琴，然后再去上班)”以及“As my family’s financial situation had improved and they no longer required my financial support, I resigned from my position.(随着我的家庭经济状况的改善，他们不再需要我的经济支持，我辞去了我的职位)”可知，作者为了追求自己的音乐梦想，每天早起练习小提琴，并且在家庭经济状况改善后辞去了工作，这表明作者是一个有责任感的人；根据倒数第二段“Quitting my job went against the advice of nearly all my friends and family.(辞职违背了我几乎所有朋友和家人的建议。)”可知，他敢于放弃高薪工作去追求梦想，这表明作者是一个无畏的人。因此，作者是一个有责任感和无畏的人。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，在根据第一段中“I have no intention of looking down on business, yet it simply didn’t suit me. Initially, I entered the business world for financial gain. Besides being able to support my family, money was all I got from it.(我无意轻视商业，但商业确实不适合我。最初，我进入商界是为了经济利益。除了能够养家糊口，钱是我从商界得到的全部)”以及最后一段“Money is a wonderful thing, but it’s possible to pay too high a price for it.(钱是个好东西，但有可能为它付出太高的代价)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者在商界和追求音乐梦想之间的挣扎。作者最初为了经济利益进入商界，但发现这并不能带来满足感，于是他决定辞去工作，去欧洲追求音乐梦想。尽管这一决定遭到了朋友和家人的反对，但作者坚信自己做出了正确的选择。文章通过作者的经历，探讨了金钱与个人追求之间的平衡问题。故选D。 Passage 7 （24-25高二下·浙江台州·期中）My Italian family was loud and noisy. There was a lot of yelling, not a lot of talking and events swirled around me so fast that it made me feel uncomfortable in my own skin. I didn’t feel seen. I didn’t feel heard. I didn’t think anyone wanted to know what I thought or what I needed or gave me tools to deal with how I was feeling. Then I met someone who changed all that. For an hour every day I would sit as close as I could watch the television show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. But it was more than a television show to me. It was a visit with a smart, kind friend who looked directly at me, through the camera. The way he spoke to me, calmly, quietly and slowly, made me feel respected, even though I was just a kid. He talked about things that I was interested in. Also, he talked about tough things, like being angry, and gave me some tools as to what to do, instead of telling me to “just get over it already”. Mister Rogers saved me as a kid, but what I didn’t realize was how much he helped me as an adult. As an adult, I can remember back to some of the thoughts, feelings, tools and lessons I learned. I value having people in my real life make me feel special, and who like me just the way I am. I take note of small things every day that bring me happiness. It’s the little things that I know now make a big impact. When I was on a plane recently, a stranger helped me put my luggage in the overhead bin. He looked me in my eyes, smiled and said, “No worries, I got you.” That small little phrase is now one of my favorites. I value my husband for wanting to hear about my day and is truly interested in how I feel about it. I have always taken note of these small behaviors and call them my little life clues. They are small but mighty, much like the kids that I now talk to everyday. Mister Rogers made an impact on me as a child — and an adult — so much so that I now dedicate my life to creating shows for kids that have stories chock full of these little life lessons. But what I realize now about my work is that kids are the containers, but it’s the adults that they become that I want to benefit. I want all of us adults to remember the little things and use the life clues to bring them happiness so we can all live our very best lives. 1．What can we know about Mister Roger according to the passage? A．He is a real person near my family. B．He is the host of a television show. C．He only talked about interesting things with me. D．He treated me just like a kid. 2．Why did Mister Roger make a big impact on “me”? A．He kept communicating with me all the time. B．He taught me a lot of truths in a serious manner. C．He has the same family background with me. D．He treated me with respect and brought great happiness. 3．Why does the writer mention those examples in paragraph 4? A．To prove an idea. B．To present a phenomenon. C．To give some details. D．To lead in some arguments. 4．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To tell a story how the writer changed her attitude towards life. B．To appeal to adults to spread daily and tiny happiness to the children. C．To share her poor and miserable life as a child. D．To introduce an inspiring and interesting television show. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者童年时通过看《罗杰斯先生的左邻右舍》这个节目，受到了主持人罗杰斯先生的积极影响，并呼吁成年人向孩子们传递日常的、微小的幸福。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“For an hour every day I would sit as close as I could watch the television show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. But it was more than a television show to me. It was a visit with a smart, kind friend who looked directly at me, through the camera. The way he spoke to me, calmly, quietly and slowly, made me feel respected, even though I was just a kid.(每天我都会尽可能地坐得很近，看一个电视节目《罗杰斯先生的左邻右舍》。但对我来说，这不仅仅是一个电视节目。这就像是去拜访一位聪明、善良的朋友，他透过镜头直视着我。他跟我说话的方式，平静、安静而缓慢，让我感到被尊重，尽管我只是个孩子)”可知，罗杰斯先生是一个电视节目的主持人。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The way he spoke to me, calmly, quietly and slowly, made me feel respected, even though I was just a kid. He talked about things that I was interested in. Also, he talked about tough things, like being angry, and gave me some tools as to what to do, instead of telling me to ‘just get over it already’. Mister Rogers saved me as a kid, but what I didn’t realize was how much he helped me as an adult.(他跟我说话的方式，平静、安静而缓慢，让我感到被尊重，尽管我只是个孩子。他谈论我感兴趣的事情。此外，他还谈论一些棘手的事情，比如生气，并给了我一些应对的方法，而不是告诉我‘就克服它吧’。罗杰斯先生在我小时候拯救了我，但我没有意识到的是，他在我成年后也帮了我很多)”可知，罗杰斯先生对“我”产生重大影响是因为他尊重“我”，并给“我”带来了极大的快乐。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“I value having people in my real life make me feel special, and who like me just the way I am. I take note of small things every day that bring me happiness. It’s the little things that I know now make a big impact.(我珍视现实生活中那些让我觉得自己很特别的人，那些喜欢我本来样子的人。我每天都会留意那些给我带来快乐的小事。我现在知道，正是这些小事产生了很大的影响)”以及第四段中“When I was on a plane recently, a stranger helped me put my luggage in the overhead bin. He looked me in my eyes, smiled and said, ‘No worries, I got you.’ That small little phrase is now one of my favorites. I value my husband for wanting to hear about my day and is truly interested in how I feel about it. I have always taken note of these small behaviors and call them my little life clues. They are small but mighty, much like the kids that I now talk to everyday.(最近我在飞机上，一个陌生人帮我把行李放在头顶的行李架上。他看着我的眼睛，微笑着说：‘别担心，我来帮你。’这个小小的短语现在成了我的最爱之一。我很珍视我的丈夫，因为他想听我讲述我的一天，并且真的对我的感受很感兴趣。我一直留意这些小行为，并把它们称为我的生活小线索。它们虽小但很强大，就像我现在每天交谈的孩子们一样)” 可知，作者在第四段提到那些例子是为了证明“正是生活中的小事产生了很大的影响”这一观点。故选 A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Mister Rogers made an impact on me as a child — and an adult — so much so that I now dedicate my life to creating shows for kids that have stories chock full of these little life lessons. But what I realize now about my work is that kids are the containers, but it’s the adults that they become that I want to benefit. I want all of us adults to remember the little things and use the life clues to bring them happiness so we can all live our very best lives.(罗杰斯先生在我小时候——以及成年后——都对我产生了很大的影响，以至于我现在致力于为孩子们创作充满这些生活小教训的节目。但我现在意识到，我的工作中孩子们是载体，但我希望受益的是他们长大后成为的成年人。我希望我们所有成年人都能记住这些小事，并利用这些生活线索给他们带来幸福，这样我们都能过上最好的生活)”可知，这篇文章的目的是呼吁成年人将日常的微小幸福传递给孩子们。故选B。 Passage 8 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）On August 6,2024, Kauli Vaast, the French surfing talent, claimed the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, emerging as the Olympic champion. Born in Tahiti in 2002, Vaast developed a deep connection with the ocean from an early age. Vaast’s daily training was nothing short of grueling. In the early morning light, he’d carry his board down to the shore, where he’d spend hours paddling through the surf, building up his strength and endurance. He’d practice his takeoffs, dropping in on waves with extreme precision, repeating the same move over and over again until it was second nature. He’d also work on his balance, standing on unstable boards on land, mimicking the movements he’d make while riding a wave, to improve his stability in the water. The 2024 Olympics was hosted at Tahiti, a French overseas territory and home to one of the world’s most perfect yet fearsome waves: Teahupo’o. Surfing the challenging Teahupo’o served as the ultimate stage for Vaast to showcase his skills. In the 30-minute final, as the highly anticipated wave rolled in, he undeniably felt at home. His first wave was a breathtaking display of pure ability. He dropped in gracefully and smoothly pumped through a colossal frontside barrel（正手浪管）, impressing the judges with a stunning score of 9.5. His Australian competitor, Jack Robinson, had a ride but struggled to match the depth and duration of Vaast’s wave. As the competition progressed, Vaast caught another impressive barrel wave, earning an additional score of 8.17. With time running out and no suitable waves presenting themselves to Robinson, Vaast’s years of persistent training paid off. “I don’t really realize it, but I just made history,” said Vaast afterward. “I can’t be prouder to represent Tahiti and France at home.” Vaast exclaimed, his eyes glistening with joy and pride. 1．What does the underlined word “grueling” in Parap probably mean? A．Thrilling. B．Boring. C．Exhausting. D．Engaging. 2．What was the key factor contributing to Vaast’s victory in the Olympic final? A．The favorable weather conditions. B．His competitor’s lack of experience. C．The support from his fans in the audience. D．His intense training and exceptional skills. 3．Which of the following best describes Kauli Vaast? A．Noble and innovative. B．Modest and talented. C．Considerate and proud. D．Diligent and passionate. 4．What message can we learn from Kauli Vaast’s story? A．No risks, no gains. B．You reap what you sow. C．Time and tide wait for no man. D．Every cloud has a silver lining. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了法国冲浪天才考利·瓦斯特在巴黎奥运会上夺得金牌，成为奥运会冠军的故事。 1．词义猜测题。根据第二段中“Vaast’s daily training was nothing short of…. In the early morning light, he’d carry his board down to the shore, where he’d spend hours paddling through the surf, building up his strength and endurance.( 瓦斯特的日常训练非常……。在清晨的阳光下，他会带着他的冲浪板到岸边，在那里他会花几个小时在海浪中划桨，增强他的力量和耐力。)”可知，他每天要花数小时在海浪中划水，增强力量和耐力，这种训练是非常累人的。C选项“exhausting”意为“使人精疲力竭的”，与“grueling”意思相近。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Vaast’s daily training was nothing short of grueling. In the early morning light, he’d carry his board down to the shore, where he’d spend hours paddling through the surf, building up his strength and endurance. He’d practice his takeoffs, dropping in on waves with extreme precision, repeating the same move over and over again until it was second nature.  He’d also work on his balance, standing on unstable boards on land, mimicking the movements he’d make while riding a wave, to improve his stability in the water.( 瓦斯特的日常训练非常累人。在清晨的阳光下，他会带着他的冲浪板到岸边，在那里他会花几个小时在海浪中划桨，增强他的力量和耐力。他会练习起跳，极其精确地降落在波浪上，一遍又一遍地重复同样的动作，直到它成为第二天性。他还会锻炼自己的平衡能力，站在陆地上不稳定的木板上，模仿他在冲浪时的动作，以提高他在水中的稳定性。)”以及倒数第二段中“With time running out and no suitable waves presenting themselves to Robinson, Vaast’s years of persistent training paid off.( 随着时间的流逝，没有合适的海浪出现在罗宾逊面前，瓦斯特多年的坚持训练得到了回报。)”可推知，瓦斯特在奥运会决赛中获胜的关键因素是他的高强度训练和卓越的技能。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Vaast’s daily training was nothing short of grueling. In the early morning light, he’d carry his board down to the shore, where he’d spend hours paddling through the surf, building up his strength and endurance. He’d practice his takeoffs, dropping in on waves with extreme precision, repeating the same move over and over again until it was second nature.( 瓦斯特的日常训练非常累人。在清晨的阳光下，他会带着他的冲浪板到岸边，在那里他会花几个小时在海浪中划桨，增强他的力量和耐力。他会练习起跳，极其精确地降落在波浪上，一遍又一遍地重复同样的动作，直到它成为第二天性。)”可以看出他训练很勤奋；以及第二段中“Born in Tahiti in 2002, Vaast developed a deep connection with the ocean from an early age.( 2002年出生于塔希提岛的瓦斯特从小就与海洋结下了深厚的感情。)”和最后一段中他说的““I can’t be prouder to represent Tahiti and France at home.”(能代表塔希提岛和法国在国内比赛，我感到无比自豪。)”能体现出他对冲浪的热爱和激情。由此可推知，瓦斯特是一个勤奋和充满激情的人。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文以及最后一段““I don’t really realize it, but I just made history,” said Vaast afterward. “I can’t be prouder to represent Tahiti and France at home.” Vaast exclaimed, his eyes glistening with joy and pride.( “我并没有真正意识到，但我刚刚创造了历史，”瓦斯特后来说。“能代表塔希提岛和法国在国内比赛，我感到无比自豪。”瓦斯特喊道，他的眼睛里闪烁着喜悦和骄傲的光芒。)”可知，文章主要讲述了考利·瓦斯特通过多年的艰苦训练，最终在奥运会上获得金牌，这体现“一分耕耘，一分收获”的道理。故选B项。 Passage 9 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）As a mother and a professional working full time, I spent all of my 30 years saying yes. Saying yes to things I wanted to do, but a lot of the time saying yes to things I disliked. This was a people-pleasing technique that would affect people’s opinion of me: the woman who could do it all, so that I can obtain a nice fame in their mind. Little did I know that I was also developing an autoimmune (自身免疫的) disease, which I have to believe was my body’s way of telling me to slow down. I had severely swollen joints and brain fog but I pushed through so that I could look in the mirror at the end of the day and feel “accomplished”. The only things I was accomplishing were bad health and bad habits. And then a series of events changed everything: serious medical issues and losing my job. It took all that to help me see how intensely burnt out I was. I spent a lot of time thinking about where I had to be next instead of being present in the moment. But now, I wake up each day knowing that everything on my schedule has been purposefully agreed to. Looking back, I had the capability to suffer the pressure to say yes. I also felt it necessary to say yes, from driving people to the airport to seeing family every Friday night. I always wanted to solve everyone’s problems and offered sound and immediate solutions. It was one big “yes” to everything. I was everyone’s cheerleader, but forgot how to cheer for myself along the way. But saying no is being my own cheerleader. And it’s not saying no to caring for family and friends. Instead, it’s a minor change in mindset, taking a pause before automatically agreeing. I take a breath, do a quick count of my energy and ability before jumping in. 1．Why did the author say yes to things she disliked? A．To please her boss. B．To prove her profession. C．To earn herself a good reputation. D．To push herself to the limit. 2．How did the author deal with the changes in her body? A．She got rid of bad habits. B．She thought little of them. C．She slowed down her life pace. D．She paid more attention to her health. 3．What will the author do before saying yes? A．Find a cheerleader. B．Evaluate her situation. C．Breathe in some fresh air. D．Seek help from her friends. 4．Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage? A．Ways to Improve Time Management. B．The Dangers of Autoimmune Diseases. C．How to Build a Good Reputation at Work. D．The Importance of Saying “No” for Self-Care. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者过去总是习惯性地说“是”，即使是不喜欢的事情，导致健康出现问题。经历了一系列事件后，作者开始学会说“不”，并更加关注自己的需求和健康。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“This was a people-pleasing technique that would affect people’s opinion of me: the woman who could do it all, so that I can obtain a nice fame in their mind.(这是一种取悦他人的技巧，会影响别人对我的看法：我是一个无所不能的女人，这样我才能在他们的心目中赢得一个好名声。)”可知，作者对自己不喜欢的事情说“是”，是为了在别人心目中赢得一个好名声。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“I had severely swollen joints and brain fog but I pushed through so that I could look in the mirror at the end of the day and feel “accomplished”.(我的关节严重肿胀，大脑昏沉，但我还是坚持了下来，这样我才能在一天结束时看着镜子里的自己，感到“有成就感”。)”可知，作者对自己的身体变化不太在意，而是继续坚持工作。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“I take a breath, do a quick count of my energy and ability before jumping in.(在答应之前，我会深呼吸，快速评估一下自己的精力和能力。)”可知，作者在说“是”之前会评估自己的情况。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了作者过去总是习惯性地说“是”，导致健康出现问题，后来作者开始学会说“不”，并更加关注自己的需求和健康，故选项D“说“不”对自我照顾的重要性”能概括文章的主旨，适合作为文章的标题。故选D项。 Passage 10 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）“What have I gotten myself into?” I wondered as I sat through a research meeting conducted entirely in Polish, unable to even read the title on the screen. Having only basic Polish language skills, I found my experiment in cross-cultural cooperation more challenging than I had expected. The idea of spending time abroad hadn’t occurred to me until my advisor suggested it during my first year. With his support, I enjoyed a remarkable summer in a laboratory in Japan, which left me wanting more. So, I applied for a Fulbright fellowship in Poland. To receive the fellowship, I first had to find a lab to host me, and neither I nor my advisor had any connections to Poland. Relying on Google to translate lab websites, I began to send cold emails. When my eventual host responded, eager to collaborate, I was thrilled. I suddenly felt the possibilities for my research career were endless and global. I was the first visiting scholar my research group had hosted from the United States, and my Polish colleagues were curious about what brought me to their country. This led to many fruitful discussions about the similarities and differences in how science is conducted across cultures. For example, much of the funding in Poland is awarded to teams rather than individuals. The system promotes cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) cooperations across the country, which in turn shapes how scientists design and carry out studies. I learned as much about the history and culture in Central and Eastern Europe as I did scientifically. Colleagues related firsthand accounts about challenges the region faced during the Cold War. Many laboratories had limited resources, and they rarely published their research in English. Those conditions helped shape research on antimicrobial treatment into bacteriophage and antibiotics, and Poland remain leaders in the former to this day. My cultural immersion made me a better researcher. I now see cross-cultural cooperations as a way to overcome communication barriers that can block progress in science. By stepping outside my comfort zone, I gained the confidence to navigate my research in new directions that I might have otherwise boxed myself out of. 1．Why did the author apply for fellowship in Poland? A．To follow the advisor’s suggestion. B．To practice Polish and learn its culture. C．To have another rewarding experience. D．To continue the research started in Japan. 2．How did the author benefit from the experience in Polland? A．He became an expert in Cold War history. B．He had access to cross-disciplinary cooperations. C．He obtained scientific knowledge and a global perspective. D．He secured individual funding for future research projects. 3．Which words best describe the author? A．Helpful and determined. B．Cautious and innovative. C．Curious and competitive. D．Adventurous and inquisitive. 4．What does the author imply about cross-cultural cooperations? A．They are essential for the advancement of science. B．They might box researchers out of a certain direction. C．They should prioritize language training over research. D．They are valueless for creative minds in scientific field. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在波兰进行跨文化合作研究的经历，包括申请奖学金的过程、在波兰的研究生活以及这段经历给他带来的收获。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“With his support, I enjoyed a remarkable summer in a laboratory in Japan, which left me wanting more. So, I applied for a Fulbright fellowship in Poland.(在他的支持下，我在日本的一个实验室度过了一个非凡的夏天，这让我渴望更多。所以，我申请了波兰的富布赖特奖学金)” 可知，作者申请波兰奖学金是为了获得另一次有意义的经历。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第五段“I learned as much about the history and culture in Central and Eastern Europe as I did scientifically.(我对中欧和东欧的历史和文化的了解与我在科学方面的了解一样多)” 以及第六段 “My cultural immersion made me a better researcher. I now see cross-cultural cooperations as a way to overcome communication barriers that can block progress in science.(我的文化沉浸使我成为一名更好的研究者。我现在将跨文化合作视为克服阻碍科学进步的沟通障碍的一种方式)” 可推知，作者在波兰的经历让他获得了科学知识和全球视野。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段“With his support, I enjoyed a remarkable summer in a laboratory in Japan, which left me wanting more. So, I applied for a Fulbright fellowship in Poland.(在他的支持下，我在日本的一个实验室度过了一个非凡的夏天，这让我渴望更多。所以，我申请了波兰的富布赖特奖学金)”以及第三段 “Relying on Google to translate lab websites, I began to send cold emails. When my eventual host responded, eager to collaborate, I was thrilled.(依靠谷歌翻译实验室网站，我开始发陌生邮件。当我最终的接待方回复我，并且渴望合作时，我非常激动)”可知，作者在日本有了一次不错的经历后，即便在没有与波兰相关联系，且自身波兰语技能仅为基础水平的情况下，仍大胆申请去波兰的奖学金，并主动发邮件联系实验室，这体现了他的冒险精神（Adventurous），敢于走出舒适区去尝试新的经历。再根据第四段 “I was the first visiting scholar my research group had hosted from the United States, and my Polish colleagues were curious about what brought me to their country. This led to many fruitful discussions about the similarities and differences in how science is conducted across cultures.(我是我的研究小组接待的第一位来自美国的访问学者，我的波兰同事们很好奇是什么把我带到了他们的国家。这引发了许多关于不同文化中科学研究方式的异同的富有成效的讨论)” 和第五段 “Colleagues related firsthand accounts about challenges the region faced during the Cold War. Many laboratories had limited resources, and they rarely published their research in English. Those conditions helped shape research on antimicrobial treatment into bacteriophage and antibiotics, and Poland remain leaders in the former to this day.(同事们讲述了该地区在冷战期间面临的挑战的第一手资料。许多实验室资源有限，而且他们很少用英语发表研究成果。这些条件促成了对噬菌体和抗生素的抗菌治疗的研究，并且波兰在前者方面至今仍处于领先地位)”可知，作者积极参与和同事们的讨论，了解当地科学研究的情况以及地区历史等内容，展现出他强烈的求知欲(inquisitive)，对新的知识和文化充满好奇并主动去探索。所以选项 D（有冒险精神和求知欲的）最能描述作者， 故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据第六段 “I now see cross - cultural cooperations as a way to overcome communication barriers that can block progress in science.(我现在将跨文化合作视为克服阻碍科学进步的沟通障碍的一种方式)” 可推知，作者认为跨文化合作对科学的进步是至关重要的。故选A。 Passage 11 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）In casual conversations, government documents, and formal job interviews, there is a seemingly simple question I can never answer without hesitating: “Where are you from?” I could say I am from Japan—I was born there, after all. Or, should I say I am from the United States, whose culture, philosophy, and language are deeply rooted in my life? In my mind, none of these answers are satisfying enough. I gave in to this constant sense of sadness, until very recently. Inside my drawer is a simple, white bath towel that I have not used since I brought it from my parents’ house last summer. On an ordinary evening, I took it out to take a bath, but stopped after the soft, sweet, artificial smell of laundry detergent (洗涤剂) that my parents used back in Japan floated into my nose. I felt my eyes water as that random smell brought my mixed emotions to the surface: sadness, loneliness, and nostalgia. It’s silly, but I still avoid using that towel to this day because I don’t want to replace the smell of nostalgia with my Tide detergent. A similar thing happened when I was walking through a supermarket. Somehow being in the vegetable section, with the smells of raw vegetables and some unidentifiable spices, brought up the broad strokes of a memory from when I lived in California. That smell took me back to an open market my father always loved to go to. Anytime I come across that “vegetable smell,” I can blurrily (模糊地) picture the green plastic crates with onions, savory spices, and people’s voices. I don’t know the name of that market, where it was, or if it even exists now, but I can remember that it always brought a sense of comfort. Though, I still struggle when answering where I am from, in random moments, when a smell hits me with the memories it brings, I like to believe the things I feel then are things people feel when they are home. Myself, my “home,” are still split, but I am lucky enough to feel like I am “at home” in these brief moments. 1．What is the main challenge the author faces when asked “Where are you from?” A．She has never lived in a single country. B．She feels conflicted about her cultural identity. C．She dislikes talking about her background. D．She doesn’t understand the question. 2．What does the underlined word “nostalgia” mean in the third paragraph? A．Depression. B．Homesickness. C．Embarrassment. D．Thrill. 3．The “vegetable smell” in the supermarket reminds the author of ____________. A．her current cooking habits B．a specific market from her past in California C．her desire to become a chef D．the differences between Japanese and American markets 4．In the last paragraph, the author suggests that “home” is______________. A．a fixed geographical location B．a connection to birthplace C．an emotional experience that can occur briefly D．something that can only be found in one’s native country 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲的是作者在跨文化背景下对“归属感”与“身份认同”的深层探索，通过气味引发的记忆碎片，展现个体在文化夹缝中寻找精神家园的挣扎与顿悟。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“I could say I am from Japan—I was born there, after all. Or, should I say I am from the United States, whose culture, philosophy, and language are deeply rooted in my life? In my mind, none of these answers are satisfying enough.(我可以说我来自日本——毕竟我出生在那里。或者，我应该说我来自美国，美国的文化、哲学和语言都深深植根于我的生活中？在我看来，这些答案都不够令人满意。)”可知，当被问到“你来自哪里？”时，作者面临的主要挑战是她对自己的文化身份感到矛盾。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“On an ordinary evening, I took it out to take a bath, but stopped after the soft, sweet, artificial smell of laundry detergent (洗涤剂) that my parents used back in Japan floated into my nose. I felt my eyes water as that random smell brought my mixed emotions to the surface: sadness, loneliness(在一个普通的晚上，我把它拿出来洗澡，但当我父母在日本用过的柔软、甜蜜的人工洗衣粉气味飘进我的鼻子时，我就停了下来。我觉得我的眼睛湿润了，因为那随意的气味把我复杂的情绪带到了表面：悲伤、孤独)”和第四段“A similar thing happened when I was walking through a supermarket. Somehow being in the vegetable section, with the smells of raw vegetables and some unidentifiable spices, brought up the broad strokes of a memory from when I lived in California.(当我走过一家超市时，类似的事情也发生了。不知怎的，在蔬菜区，生蔬菜的味道和一些无法辨认的香料，勾起了我在加州生活时的记忆。)”可知，作者在闻到父母在日本用过的柔软、甜蜜的人工洗衣粉气味时，作者思念家乡，nostalgia指“思乡之情”，和Homesickness意思相近。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“That smell took me back to an open market my father always loved to go to. Anytime I come across that “vegetable smell,” I can blurrily (模糊地) picture the green plastic crates with onions, savory spices, and people’s voices.(那气味把我带回到我父亲一直喜欢去的露天市场。每当我闻到那种“蔬菜味”，我就能模糊地想象出绿色的塑料箱里装着洋葱、美味的香料和人们的声音。)”可知，超市里的“蔬菜味”让作者想起了她过去在加州的一个具体的市场。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Myself, my “home,” are still split, but I am lucky enough to feel like I am “at home” in these brief moments.(我自己，我的“家”，仍然是分裂的，但我很幸运，在这些短暂的时刻，我觉得我是“在家里”。)”可知，在最后一段，作者暗示“家”是短暂的情感体验。故选C。 Passage 12 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, was born in 1980 to a family of doctors in Sichuan. He abandoned medical studies after discovering animation software in college. For three years, he taught himself animation at home, relying on his mother’s 1,000-yuan monthly pension — a period he calls “creative baptism”. His 2008 debut See Through, a 16-minute solo project, won 30 awards, including a Berlin International Short Film Festival prize, and caught producer Yi Qiao’s attention. Despite his reserved nature, Jiaozi’s work reflects deep gratitude for his parents’ support, reshaping traditional stories into tales of familial love. From 2015 to 2019, he risked everything on Ne Zha, revising its script (剧本) 66 times. His demon-child main character — dark-eyed and defiant — faced early criticism but became a cultural icon. Produced on a 60-million-yuan budget, the film involved 5,000 drafts, 1,400 effects shots, and 60 studios. Jiaozi worked until dawn every day, later admitting, “I even feared getting sick would cause delays.” The gamble paid off: Ne Zha earned 5 billion yuan, breaking Chinese animation records. For its sequel, Jiaozi aimed higher. Ne Zha 2 required more than 1,900 effects shots — surpassing the original — with scenes taking over a year to perfect. A single battle sequence featured 200 million on-screen characters, achieved entirely by Chinese studios. “Communication was the hardest part,” he confessed, describing endless revisions under tight deadlines. Released in 2025, the film grossed (总收入) 1 billion yuan in two days, with projections nearing 15 billion yuan. Despite offers to cooperate globally, Jiaozi insists on nurturing homegrown talent. “Animation isn’t a shortcut — it demands lifetime dedication,” he says. While fans await Ne Zha 3, he remains focused on innovation: “Each film must offer something matchless, visually and emotionally.” From medical dropout to record-breaking director, Jiaozi lives out his hero’s motto: “My fate is mine to decide.” He has rewritten not just his destiny, but the future of Chinese animation. 1．What do we know about Yang Yu? A．He majored in animation production in college. B．His dynamic nature greatly encouraged his creativity. C．His first creation Ne Zha won many international awards. D．He conveyed deep gratitude for his parents in his creation. 2．What does the underlined word “gamble” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．Risk on Ne Zha. B．Years of hardwork. C．Investment in film. D．Support from outside. 3．What is the primary factor contributing to Jiaozi’s success in the animation field? A．Limitless imagination. B．Patient communication. C．Extreme perfectionism. D．Worldwide cooperation. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Jiaozi: The Rewriter of His Own Destiny B．Ne Zha: China’s Highest-Grossing Animation C．Ne Zha: An Unbeatable Myth in the Animation Field D．Jiaozi: The Creator of China’s Highest-Grossing Animation 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是导演饺子（原名杨宇）从医学弃学到成为打破纪录的动画导演的历程。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Despite his reserved nature, Jiaozi’s work reflects deep gratitude for his parents’ support, reshaping traditional stories into tales of familial love. (尽管他性格内向，但饺子的作品反映了他对父母支持的深切感激，将传统故事重塑为亲情故事。)”可知，饺子导演的创作中融入了他对父母的感激之情。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“From 2015 to 2019, he risked everything on Ne Zha, revising its script (剧本) 66 times. His demon-child main character — dark-eyed and defiant — faced early criticism but became a cultural icon. Produced on a 60-million-yuan budget, the film involved 5,000 drafts, 1,400 effects shots, and 60 studios. (从2015年到2019年，他为《哪吒》不惜一切代价，修改了66次剧本。他的魔鬼孩子的主角，黑眼睛和蔑视的脸，早期批评，但成为一个文化标志。这部电影的制作预算为6000万元人民币，涉及了5000个草稿，1400个特效镜头，60个工作室。)”可知，《哪吒》这部电影的投入很大，由此可知，gamble指的是“哪吒（相关）风险”。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“While fans await Ne Zha 3, he remains focused on innovation: “Each film must offer something matchless, visually and emotionally.” (在粉丝们等待《哪吒3》的同时，他仍然专注于创新：“每部电影都必须在视觉和情感上提供无与伦比的东西。”)”可知，饺子导演取得成功的主要因素是极端的完美主义。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段“From 2015 to 2019, he risked everything on Ne Zha, revising its script (剧本) 66 times. His demon-child main character — dark-eyed and defiant — faced early criticism but became a cultural icon. Produced on a 60-million-yuan budget, the film involved 5,000 drafts, 1,400 effects shots, and 60 studios. Jiaozi worked until dawn every day, later admitting, “I even feared getting sick would cause delays.” The gamble paid off: Ne Zha earned 5 billion yuan, breaking Chinese animation records. (从2015年到2019年，他为《哪吒》不惜一切代价，修改了66次剧本。他的魔鬼孩子的主角，黑眼睛和蔑视的脸，早期批评，但成为一个文化标志。这部电影的制作预算为6000万元人民币，涉及了5000个草稿，1400个特效镜头，60个工作室。饺子每天工作到天亮，后来他承认，“我甚至担心生病会导致延误。”这场赌博得到了回报：《哪吒》的票房达到了50亿元，打破了中国动画的纪录。)”可知，本文主要讲的是导演饺子（原名杨宇）从医学弃学到成为打破纪录的动画导演的历程，因此最好的标题是D选项“Jiaozi: The Creator of China’s Highest-Grossing Animation (饺子：中国最卖座动画的创造者)”。故选D。 Passage 1 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to join a Hollywood film as an extra (群众演员) in Paris. I had little idea of exactly what to expect before setting off. But I certainly wasn’t thinking that one of the biggest advantages would be spending hours with other people without access to our phones. On set, phones were locked away after makeup. Without screens, we faced something unusual: real conversations. During long waits between scenes, people actually talked. An art student sketched tattoo ideas for me; a Parisian actor shared her love for Vietnamese food; a Haitian man told stories of his childhood. We played games, debated silly theories, and laughed freely. It felt like stepping into a world before smartphones ruled our attention. This experience made me realize how technology has changed us. Once technology did bring people together, but gradually they grabbed and then destroyed our attention spans and left so many of us with smartphone addiction; social media grabbed and destroyed our ability to share an informational environment. And now AI threatens to grab and atrophy (使萎缩) our mental muscles entirely. Yet, I see hope. I think we are at the beginning stages of a quite significant backlash to that. Teens are choosing simple flip phones; people attend digital detox events; those stupid QR-code menus are swiftly disappearing; three-and-a-half-hour long podcasts get millions of listens. We’re slowly fighting back against endless distractions. Years ago, I visited an art exhibit in Paris where the “art” was simply conversations with strangers. Like that exhibit, life requires time and presence. On the film set, pretending in a fictional world ironically brought us closer to what’s real — human connection. Though my acting role was small, those phone-free hours reminded me: true joy lies not in screens, but in the messy, unpredictable moments we share 1．What happened when the author couldn’t use phones on the movie set? A．They felt bored and impatient. B．They interacted deeply with strangers. C．They focused on memorizing scripts. D．They discovered new film making techniques. 2．What is the author’s attitude toward modern technology? A．Fully supportive of its convenience. B．Indifferent to its development. C．Concerned about its social impact. D．Confident in its problem-solving power. 3．Which of the following might be an example of “digital detox” in para. 3? A．deleting harmful online content B．taking a break from electronic devices C．improving smartphone battery life D．making digital device more effective 4．Which title best summarizes the article? A．Hollywood Secrets: Behind the Scenes of Filming B．How AI Threatens Human Creativity C．The Rise of Old-day Technology Among Teenagers D．Regaining Real Life in a Screen-Dominated World 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为群众演员参与好莱坞电影拍摄的经历，特别是在拍摄过程中没有手机干扰，从而有机会与他人进行真实交流的感受。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“On set, phones were locked away after makeup. Without screens, we faced something unusual: real conversations. During long waits between scenes, people actually talked. An art student sketched tattoo ideas for me; a Parisian actor shared her love for Vietnamese food; a Haitian man told stories of his childhood. We played games, debated silly theories, and laughed freely. It felt like stepping into a world before smartphones ruled our attention. (在片场，化完妆后手机就被锁起来了。没有了手机屏幕，我们面对的是一件不寻常的事情：真正的对话。在拍摄间隙的漫长等待时间里，人们真的在交谈。一位学艺术的学生给我画了一些纹身的设计草图；一位巴黎演员和我分享了她对越南美食的喜爱；一位海地人讲述了他童年的故事。我们一起玩游戏，争论一些荒唐的理论，尽情地欢笑。这感觉就像是走进了一个智能手机尚未占据我们全部注意力的世界。)”可知，在片场不能使用手机后，作者和其他人进行了真正的对话，人们分享了各自的事情，一起玩游戏、争论，有深入的交流互动。因此，当作者在电影片场不能使用手机时，他们与陌生人进行了深入的互动。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“This experience made me realize how technology has changed us. Once technology did bring people together, but gradually they grabbed and then destroyed our attention spans and left so many of us with smartphone addiction; social media grabbed and destroyed our ability to share an informational environment. And now AI threatens to grab and atrophy (使萎缩) our mental muscles entirely. (这次经历让我意识到科技是如何改变我们的。曾经，科技确实让人们聚在一起，但渐渐地，它吸引并破坏了我们的注意力持续时间，让我们很多人都对智能手机上瘾；社交媒体吸引并破坏了我们共享信息环境的能力。而现在，人工智能似乎正威胁着要完全吸引并削弱我们的思维能力。)”可知，作者通过在片场不能使用手机的经历，意识到科技曾经让人们聚在一起，但后来逐渐破坏了人们的注意力持续时间，导致很多人手机成瘾，社交媒体破坏了人们共享信息环境的能力，现在人工智能还威胁着削弱人们的思维能力。这表明作者对现代技术的社会影响表示担忧。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“I think we are at the beginning stages of a quite significant backlash to that. Teens are choosing simple flip phones; people attend digital detox events; those stupid QR-code menus are swiftly disappearing; three-and-a-half-hour long podcasts get millions of listens. (然而，我还是看到了希望。我认为我们正处于对这种情况的一次相当重要的抵制的初始阶段。青少年们开始选择简单的翻盖手机；人们参加数字排毒活动；那些讨厌的二维码菜单正迅速消失；长达三个半小时的播客能获得数百万次的收听量。)”可推测，digital detox指的是远离数码产品，让自己从电子设备的过度使用中解脱出来，进行休息和调整。选项B“taking a break from electronic devices”，意为“从电子设备中解脱出来休息一下”符合digital detox的含义。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章讲述了作者作为群众演员参与电影拍摄时，在片场不能使用手机的经历，让作者感受到了人与人之间真实的交流和联系。接着作者反思了现代科技对人们的影响，如破坏注意力、导致手机成瘾等，同时也看到了人们在抵制科技带来的不良影响，如选择翻盖手机、参加数字排毒活动等。最后强调真正的快乐存在于人与人之间的真实互动，而不是在屏幕之中，即在屏幕主导的世界中重新找回真实生活。选项D“Regaining Real Life in a Screen-Dominated World (在屏幕主导的世界中重新找回真实生活)”准确地概括了文章通过在片场的经历反思现代科技影响，呼吁人们摆脱屏幕束缚，回归真实生活的主旨，适合作标题。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）For Wilson Bentley, the late-nineteenth-and-early-twentieth-century microphotographic innovator and genuine snowflake enthusiast, considering the dazzling array of kaleidoscopic (万花筒般的) snow-crystal formations was a recreation that never lost its lustre. Bentley was born in 1865 and raised on a farm in Jericho, Vermont. His father and brother spent their days tending to the property. Bentley was expected to pitch in, too, but he was more interested in studying the land than in working it. He first tried his hand at drawing the snowflakes, but found that they were too elaborate for him to reproduce with adequate precision. Eventually, he got the idea to capture them photographically instead, but he ran into a significant hurdle: the camera that he needed would cost a princely sum. After two years of waiting, he persuaded his parents to use part of an inheritance they’d received after the death of Bentley’s grandmother to gift him a view camera for his seventeenth birthday. When the standard camera lens could not focus as closely as Bentley needed, he devised an ingenious solution, jury-rigging his beloved microscope to the camera’s accordion-like bellows. His other tools, he later noted in a piece he wrote for the magazine Popular Mechanics, were humble: “a pair of thick mittens, microscope slides, a sharp pointed wood splint, a feather, and a turkey wing or similar duster.” Recently, the physicist Kenneth Libbrecht has been refining the art of the lab-grown snowflake, and has managed to expand Nakaya’s typology to thirty-five categories. Libbrecht’s snowflake photographs, also inspired by Bentley, were compiled in his book “Field Guide to Snowflakes,” and have been featured on stamps issued by the United States Postal Service. In the book, Libbrecht writes that you don’t have to be a scientist or a photographer to enjoy studying snowflakes. At the very least, “pulling out your magnifier (放大镜) is definitely a conversation starter.” 1．Why did Bentley abandon the method of hand-drawing snowflakes? A．He lacked proper drawing materials. B．An elaborate camera was unaffordable. C．He failed to persuade his parents two years ago. D．Snowflakes are too complex to reproduce accurately. 2．Which of the following can best describe Wilson Bentley? A．Curious and persistent. B．Impatient and reckless. C．Wealthy and dedicated. D．Humble and creative. 3．What does Kenneth Libbrecht imply? A．Using a magnifier is essential for professional scientific research. B．Studying snowflakes requires historical knowledge of Bentley’s work. C．Observing snowflakes is for anyone as long as you take action. D．Magnifiers are outdated tools compared to modern lab equipment. 4．Which can be the best title for this text? A．Wilson Bentley: Who Updated the Magnifier B．A Snowflake Obsessive: Who Captured the Unique Beauty of Snowflakes C．A Farmer’s Journey: How Wilson Bentley Changed Photography D．Snowflakes in Art: How Nature Inspires Creativity 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了威尔逊·本特利发明了缩微摄影来记录雪花的美。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“He first tried his hand at drawing the snowflakes, but found that they were too elaborate for him to reproduce with adequate precision.(他首先试着画雪花，但发现它们太复杂了，他无法精确地再现)”可知，Bentley放弃手绘雪花的方法是因为雪花太复杂了，无法准确地复制。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“Bentley was expected to pitch in, too, but he was more interested in studying the land than in working it.(Bentley也被期望参与进来，但他对研究土地比对照料土地更感兴趣)”以及“After two years of waiting, he persuaded his parents to use part of an inheritance they’d received after the death of Bentley’s grandmother to gift him a view camera for his seventeenth birthday.(经过两年的等待，他终于说服父母拿出他们从本特利祖母去世后继承来的部分遗产，为他购置了一台观景相机作为他十七岁生日的礼物)”可知，Wilson Bentley对土地充满好奇心，且愿意等待两年说明他执着。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“In the book, Libbrecht writes that you don’t have to be a scientist or a photographer to enjoy studying snowflakes. At the very least, “pulling out your magnifier (放大镜) is definitely a conversation starter.”(在书中，Libbrecht写道，你不必是科学家或摄影师，也能享受研究雪花的乐趣。至少，“拿出你的放大镜绝对是一个对话的开始。”)”可知，Kenneth Libbrecht的意思是只要你采取行动，任何人都可以观察雪花。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“For Wilson Bentley, the late-nineteenth-and-early-twentieth-century microphotographic innovator and genuine snowflake enthusiast, considering the dazzling array of kaleidoscopic (万花筒般的) snow-crystal formations was a recreation that never lost its lustre.(对于威尔逊·本特利，这位19世纪末20世纪初的缩微摄影创新者和真正的雪花爱好者来说，考虑到万花筒般令人眼花缭乱的雪晶结构是一种从未失去光泽的娱乐)”结合文章主要介绍了威尔逊·本特利发明了缩微摄影来记录雪花的美。可知，B选项“一个雪花迷：捕捉到了雪花的独特之美”最符合文章标题。故选B。 Passage 3 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）Daisy’s fascination with rainforests began when her teacher, Mrs. Curtis, revealed that over 80,000 plant species grow well there — more than two-thirds of Earth’s total. “If my grandma Wilkins knew this, she’d fly to Brazil instantly with her gardening gloves!” Daisy exclaimed, explaining her motivation to join a school project observing Amazon rainforest webcams（网络摄像机）. Her grandmother’s plant obsession even surpassed her love for Daisy’s mother — a secret Daisy vowed to keep. When volunteers were requested, Daisy’s hand shot up immediately. Her friend Millie joked that Daisy’s eagerness surpassed her brother chasing “free money” rumors. Initially, Mrs. Curtis selected Jack Walters, but he withdrew upon learning the project required using breaktimes and lunch hours. “No way I’m missing football!” Jack declared, leaving Daisy as the final choice. Though initially overlooked, Mrs. Curtis’s rejection felt like failing a math question. Daisy embraced the opportunity, confident in her ability to spot rainforest biodiversity. Guided by keyboard arrows, Daisy navigated webcams installed 5,000 miles away by a “green conversation” charity, through which she explored rainforest layers, zoomed in（拉近镜头）on monkeys, and humorously searched for Bigfoot — a quest her father compared to “winning the lottery.” Scientists estimate millions of undiscovered species inhabit rainforests, and Daisy’s father encouraged her to “keep her eyes peeled.” In the end, she discovered everyday items like chocolate beans, pineapples, ginger, and rubber originate from rainforests. Mrs. Curtis assigned Daisy to document her observations in a journal. "Write as you speak," she advised, easing Daisy’s nerves about her limited writing experience (her home writings included song lists and Christmas wishes). The webcam controls amazed Daisy — technology bridging her classroom to the Amazon’s depths. Though she excelled in spelling tests (9/10 last week), “rhinoceros” remained a challenge, a humorous reminder of her journey’s learning curve. 1．What primarily motivated Daisy to join the project? A．Her love for her mother. B．The inspiration from her teacher. C．Practicing journal writing skills. D．Sharing rainforest discoveries with her grandmother. 2．What does “green conversation” in paragraph 3 most likely refer to? A．A social media trend. B．A type of rainforest plant. C．A debate about animal behavior. D．An environmental protection project. 3．What can be inferred about Daisy’s father? A．He is a rainforest biologist. B．He helped set up the webcams. C．He humorously encourages her curiosity. D．He doubts undiscovered species exist. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．The economic value of rainforest resources. B．A student’s learning experience through technology. C．The impact of deforestation on biodiversity. D．The role of charities in scientific research. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了学生黛西因祖母对植物的痴迷，受到启发加入了学校观察亚马逊雨林网络摄像机的项目，通过这个项目，她探索了雨林的生物多样性，发现了许多来自雨林的日常物品，还在老师的指导下记录观察结果，在这个过程中不断学习和成长的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“‘If my grandma Wilkins knew this, she’d fly to Brazil instantly with her gardening gloves!’ Daisy exclaimed, explaining her motivation to join a school project observing Amazon rainforest webcams. (“如果我的奶奶威尔金斯知道这件事，她会立刻带着她的园艺手套飞到巴西去！” 黛西喊道，这解释了她参加一个观察亚马逊雨林网络摄像机的学校项目的动机。）” 可知，黛西参加这个项目的主要动机是想和她的奶奶分享雨林的发现。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Guided by keyboard arrows, Daisy navigated webcams installed 5,000 miles away by a “green conversation” charity, through which she explored rainforest layers (在键盘箭头的引导下，黛西操作着由一个“green conversation”慈善机构安装在 5000 英里外的网络摄像机，通过它她探索了雨林的各个层面）” 可推知，“green conversation” 是一个与环保有关的慈善项目，用于安装网络摄像机来观察雨林，从而保护雨林。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“Guided by keyboard arrows, Daisy navigated webcams installed 5,000 miles away by a “green conversation” charity, through which she explored rainforest layers, zoomed in（拉近镜头）on monkeys, and humorously searched for Bigfoot—a quest her father compared to “winning the lottery.” Scientists estimate millions of undiscovered species inhabit rainforests, and Daisy’s father encouraged her to “keep her eyes peeled.”. (在键盘箭头的引导下，黛西导航着5000英里外由一个“绿色对话”慈善机构安装的网络摄像头，通过这些摄像头，她探索了热带雨林，放大了猴子，幽默地搜索了大脚怪——她父亲把这个任务比作“中彩票”。科学家估计有数百万种未被发现的物种栖息在热带雨林中，黛西的父亲鼓励她“保持警惕。”）可推知，黛西的父亲以幽默的方式鼓励她的好奇心。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。主要讲述了学生黛西因祖母对植物的痴迷，受到启发加入了学校观察亚马逊雨林网络摄像机的项目，通过这个项目，她探索了雨林的生物多样性，发现了许多来自雨林的日常物品，还在老师的指导下记录观察结果，在这个过程中不断学习和成长的经历，所以文章主要是关于一个学生通过技术的学习经历。故选B。 Passage 4 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）Mom died just before the Christmas season the year before, after a short battle with cancer. At the age of seventy-two, she had been well prepared for her death, but I was not. Of both French and Indian background, she had a gentle, soft touch. All her life, Mom was there for me; although now a grown woman, I still needed my senior parent for advice and comfort. We were the best of friends, and over the years, we shared, laughed and cried together. I often found myself wearing her red sweater, which had been Mom’s favourite, and it was faded and worn from years of use. To cope with my grief, I would imagine my mom wearing the red sweater and reaching out to comfort me. Her warm hands, worn and shrivelled (干枯) from age and work, had cared for a large family, and brought life to plants and flowers. Mom lost both her cultures when she married my father, a white man, and moved from her island to live on his. When she arrived in isolated and rural Cardigan at the age of eighteen, she began to learn English. Sadly, her knowledge of both French and her native Chinook began to fade away. One of my favourite memories are the native powwws (帕瓦仪式) we attended on Panmure Island. FirstNations people from all over North America travelled there to participate in the powwows. It was an opportunity forMom to mingle with the First Nations people, wear her native shirt, dance in the sacred circle and socialize. She loved going to those powwows and I remember her proudly telling an elder once, “I’m Indian, too.” Although she had moved into the white man’s world when she married, she never lost her Chinook heritage of strong native spirituality, deep respect for the land, and love for the outdoors— all of which she passed on to me and my eight brothers and sisters. Now, her image travels with me when I feel grief and pain. She always wears the red sweater and for an instant, our hands join. Death has not separated us. 1．Why did I keep Mom’s red sweater? A．It was a gift from my mom as my best friend. B．It was Mom’s favourite despite its overuse. C．It witnessed my growth from a girl to a woman. D．It held many memories and offered me comfort. 2．Why did Mom love to attend the native powwow? A．She lost her culture after she married my father. B．She was eager to be identified with her ancient roots. C．She felt isolated and wanted to make friends there. D．She was passionate about outdoor activities. 3．Which of the following best describes Mom? A．Quiet and considerate. B．Strict and determined. C．Talkative and humorous. D．Hardworking and caring. 4．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Valuable Heritage B．Silenced Cultural Identity C．The Red Sweater D．Journey to the Roots 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者对于已故母亲的怀念和回忆，通过叙述母亲的生活经历、她们之间的深厚感情以及母亲对作者的影响，展现了作者对母亲的深切思念和悲痛之情。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“I often found myself wearing her red sweater, which had been Mom’s favourite, and it was faded and worn from years of use. To cope with my grief, I would imagine my mom wearing the red sweater and reaching out to comfort me.(我常常发现自己穿着她那件红色的毛衣，那曾是母亲的最爱，由于多年的穿着，毛衣已经褪色且有些破旧了。为了缓解自己的悲痛，我会想象母亲穿着那件红色毛衣，伸出手来安慰我。)”可知，作者经常穿着妈妈最喜欢的这件红色毛衣，这件毛衣因为穿了多年已经褪色且破旧了。为了应对自己的悲痛，作者会想象妈妈穿着这件红色毛衣，伸出手来安慰自己。这表明这件红色毛衣承载着作者对妈妈的回忆，并且能够给作者带来安慰。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“One of my favourite memories are the native powwws(帕瓦仪式) we attended on Panmure Island. First Nations people from all over North America travelled there to participate in the powwows. It was an opportunity for Mom to mingle with the First Nations people, wear her native shirt, dance in the sacred circle and socialize. She loved going to those powwows and I remember her proudly telling an elder once, “I’m Indian, too.” Although she had moved into the white man’s world when she married, she never lost her Chinook heritage of strong native spirituality, deep respect for the land, and love for the outdoors— all of which she passed on to me and my eight brothers and sisters.(我最美好的回忆之一，是我们一起参加在潘穆尔岛举行的原住民帕瓦仪式。来自北美各地的原住民都前往那里参加这些仪式。对母亲来说，这是一个与原住民交流的机会，她可以穿上自己的民族服饰，在神圣的圆圈中起舞，与他人交往。她很喜欢参加这些帕瓦仪式，我记得有一次她曾自豪地告诉一位长者：“我也是印第安人。” 尽管她在结婚后进入了白人的世界，但她从未失去奇努克人的文化传统，那种强烈的原住民精神信仰、对土地的深切尊重以及对户外的热爱——而这些她都传递给了我和我的八个兄弟姐妹。)”可知，母亲嫁给父亲后进入了白人的世界，失去了自己原本的文化背景。参加帕瓦仪式对她来说是一个与原住民交流、穿上民族服饰、在神圣圆圈中跳舞和社交的机会。这表明她渴望与自己古老的文化根源相认同。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“All her life, Mom was there for me; although now a grown woman, I still needed my senior parent for advice and comfort. We were the best of friends, and over the years, we shared, laughed and cried together.(在她的一生中，母亲一直陪伴着我；尽管我现在已经长大成人，但我依然需要这位长辈给我提供建议和安慰。我们是最要好的朋友，这些年来，我们一起分享生活，一起欢笑，一起哭泣。)”可知，妈妈一生都陪伴着作者，作者即使长大成人也需要妈妈的建议和安慰，她们一起分享生活、欢笑和哭泣，这体现了妈妈对作者的关心。根据文章第三段“Her warm hands, worn and shrivelled(干枯) from age and work, had cared for a large family, and brought life to plants and flowers.(她那温暖的双手，因岁月和劳作而变得粗糙、干枯，曾经照顾过一大家子人，还让各种植物和花卉焕发生机。)”可知，妈妈的双手因岁月和劳作变得粗糙干枯，她照顾着一大家子人，还让植物和花卉焕发生机，这表明妈妈是勤劳的。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要围绕作者对去世母亲的怀念展开。母亲去世后，作者常常穿着母亲最喜欢的红色毛衣，这件毛衣承载着作者对母亲的回忆，每当作者感到悲痛时，就会想象母亲穿着红色毛衣来安慰自己。同时，文章还回忆了母亲的文化背景、生活经历等，而红色毛衣贯穿了全文，是作者情感的寄托和对母亲怀念的象征。选项C“The Red Sweater(那件红色毛衣)”在文中多次出现，是连接作者与母亲情感的纽带，能够很好地概括文章主旨。故选C。 Passage 5 （24-25高二下·浙江·期中）During the final term of my theater and performance degree at the University of Leeds, I found myself standing outside Berkeley Court Care Home with three classmates and an underdeveloped idea. We planned to hold some interactive workshops with the residents to try to inspire memory and social engagement. I remember being nervous, aware that we were working with people who were weak and helpless and that I had no idea what I was doing. Some residents were almost nonverbal, some were clearly not with it, some were happy to see us, and some were not. I had decided to play music at the end of the session. We went with the song My Way because the residents, all roughly 80 years old, would have been listening to the hit song in their late 20s. Once I pressed play, it was as if a spell had been cast. Nearly everyone in the room stood up and sang what seemed like every word. I was so profoundly moved. Many of them were communicating much better. It looked and felt like magic. Off I went to drama school, but I thought about that experience almost daily. So when we were given the opportunity to write a script for a theater festival, I created a love story about music and dementia (痴呆), lasting 50 years of a couple’s life. And now, 10 years later, the show I made is running again in London thanks to the Music for Dementia campaign. When my grandma was diagnosed with dementia toward the end of her life, I didn’t struggle to communicate with her in the way that other people in their 20s might have done. I felt more able to tune into what she needed and better equipped to see her underneath the disease. I now know that music-based treatment reduce the need for antipsychotic medication (抗精神病药物) in more than 60 percent of people living with dementia. I don’t know what my My Way would be, but I certainly think we should all strive to find our song and do our best to stay connected to the people we share it with. 1．How did the author feel when they initially started the interactive workshops at the care home? A．Excited and confident. B．Worried and confused. C．Curious and patient. D．Calm and relaxed. 2．Why did the author choose to play the song My Way? A．It was a hit song at that time. B．It was the residents’ personal favorite. C．It was a well-known song for dementia patients. D．It was popular among the residents’ generation. 3．How did the author’s experience at the care home influence him? A．He decided to make music his career. B．He shifted his life focus to elderly care. C．He became more understanding. D．He started the Music for Dementia campaign 4．What message does the author try to convey in the last paragraph? A．Music offers the perfect cure for dementia. B．Music can bridge generational gaps. C．Connecting through music is valuable. D．We all have our unique way of connecting. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过在养老院举办音乐互动工作坊的经历，发现音乐对痴呆症患者的积极作用，并以此创作了一部戏剧作品。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I remember being nervous, aware that we were working with people who were weak and helpless and that I had no idea what I was doing.(我记得当时很紧张，意识到我们正在与虚弱无助的人合作，而我完全不知道自己在做什么)”可知，作者提到自己当时感到紧张，意识到自己面对的是虚弱无助的人群，并且不清楚自己在做什么。由此可知，作者最初感到担忧和困惑。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“We went with the song My Way because the residents, all roughly 80 years old, would have been listening to the hit song in their late 20s.(我们选择了《My Way》这首歌，因为这些居民大约80岁，他们在20多岁时可能听过这首热门歌曲)”可知，作者选择播放《My Way》是因为这首歌是居民们年轻时（大约20多岁）流行的歌曲，符合他们的时代背景。由此可知，作者选择这首歌是因为它在居民的年代中流行。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“When my grandma was diagnosed with dementia toward the end of her life, I didn’t struggle to communicate with her in the way that other people in their 20s might have done. I felt more able to tune into what she needed and better equipped to see her underneath the disease.(当我的奶奶在她生命接近尾声时被诊断出患有痴呆症，我并不像其他 20 多岁的人可能会经历的那样，在与她交流时感到吃力。我觉得自己更能够理解她的需求，也更有能力透过疾病看到她本身)”可知，作者在疗养院的经历让他更能够理解他人需求，尤其是在面对患有痴呆症的奶奶时表现得更加体贴和理解。由此推知，这次经历让作者变得更加理解和包容。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“I don’t know what my My Way would be, but I certainly think we should all strive to find our song and do our best to stay connected to the people we share it with. (我不知道属于我的《My Way》会是什么样子，但我确实认为我们都应该努力去找到属于自己的那首“歌”，并尽最大努力与那些和我们分享它的人保持联系)”可知，最后一段强调了通过音乐建立联系的重要性，认为这种连接对人与人之间的关系非常有价值。故选C项。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $