专题02阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，天津专用）高一英语下学期

专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津和平·期中）The other day, Grandma got a phone call from a stranger who told her that she had won a prize, but she would need to send in some money in order to receive her winnings. Grandma immediately smelled a rat but played along. She asked calmly for the name of the caller, the phone number and where to send her payment. He gave her some information and told Grandma she would be receiving a phone call the next day and that a FedEx (联邦快递) employee would come to her house to collect the money. After the phone call Grandma called the chief of police in her town and told him that she had got enough information to get them jailed. But the police chief told her there was nothing he could do and told Grandma just to ignore these bad people who were trying to take advantage of an elderly person. Grandma wasn’t happy with this response. She decided to take matters into her own hands. The next day, she got another call from the scammers (骗子), who told her to write out a check (支票) for several thousand dollars and wait at home for a FedEx employee to pick up the check late in the afternoon. True to their words, the FedEx employee arrived. Grandma was told that whatever he was picking up was to be sent away overnight and the payment, all based on weight, would be paid by the party that requested the pickup. On hearing the information, a good idea hit Grandma and then she took out a pack of junk. “Can I send all this stuff?” Grandma asked. “Sure, you can,” the employee said. “I’ll just need to get a big box.” As the employee packed items into the box, Grandma put inside a note saying “You are scammers!” in big letters with her name at the bottom. Grandma said, with a big smile, “I really appreciate your help.” When the FedEx truck drove away, Grandma said she felt an unbelievable amount of joy. She never heard from the scammers again. 1．In the passage, “Grandma immediately smelled a rat but played along.” What does the phrase “smelled a rat” probably mean? A．Felt excited about the good news. B．Realized that something was wrong. C．Decided to trust the stranger completely. D．Thought the prize was very valuable. 2．When did Grandma recognize it was a scam? A．When she was called to receive her winnings. B．After she got full information about the stranger. C．When a FedEx employee came to her house to collect the money. D．After she had a talk with the policeman on the phone. 3．What made Grandma decide to deal with scammers by herself? A．Her decision not to trouble others. B．Her desire to show off her courage. C．The response to her request from the police. D．The encouragement from the FedEx employee. 4．Why did Grandma feel glad when the FedEx truck drove away? A．Because she cleaned the house. B．Because she would teach the scammers a lesson. C．Because the FedEx employee warned her against bad people. D．Because the FedEx employee packed items into the box. 5．Which of the following can best describe Grandma? A．Calm and unselfish. B．Joyful and energetic. C．Humorous and careful. D．Smart and brave. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津津南·期中）“Do you want to go to work with me today?” Asked my father one day when I was nine or 10years old. He had never taken me to work with him before. How could I have said no? I had no idea where my father worked, nor how he earned a living. He left our house every morning before we woke up and came back every night after we finished dinner. I wanted to know something about his job. So, I gave him a positive answer. My dad drove us south to the city of Newark, where he was born. There we entered a middle-class apartment building. He made the rounds doing regular duty for the next few hours with me following closely. He checked the basic systems and services. He collected rents. He carried around a case of tools so that he could fix appliances, such as a washing machine. He took me to work with him a few other times over the years. I always loved going. I got to see him in action, doing his job among other people, out in the wider world and looking important, even heroic. I felt proud of him, proud to be his son. I wish he had taken me more often. Years later, I followed his tradition. I took my daughter Caroline with me to my office for a day. She saw me in a glassed-off conference room brainstorming with colleagues, on the phone talking with clients (客户) and—no doubt the most attractive scene of all—on my computer writing a report. With any luck, my daughter felt the same pride I had felt with my own father. Today fewer and fewer kids get the same opportunity. Maybe we should make this a tradition. 6．Why did the author agree to go to work with his father for the first time? A．He wanted to earn money for himself. B．He was forced to go by his father. C．He was curious about his father’s job. D．He intended to repair their relationship. 7．What duty did the author’s father do? A．Checking systems, collecting rents, and fixing appliances. B．Working with colleagues and brainstorming ideas. C．Answering phone calls and organizing paperwork. D．Writing reports and attending meetings regularly. 8．How did the author feel after seeing his father work? A．He felt pity for his father. B．He admired his father. C．He didn’t like his father’s job. D．He questioned his father’s choice. 9．What tradition did the author follow years later with his own daughter? A．Repairing broken doors and washing machines. B．Bringing her to his workplace for a day. C．Calling the clients and writing reports. D．Taking her to visit his hometown. 10．How did the author’s experience with his dad influence him? A．It helped him build a successful career. B．It developed his great talents for business. C．It deepened his understanding of his work. D．It made him proud and follow the same tradition. Passage 3 （23-24高一下·天津·期中）For many years, I wanted to be a music video director. After graduating from high school, I moved to Los Angeles. I earned a degree in video production there. Fortune smiled upon me as I quickly worked as a production helper. I was young and ambitious, doing my best in my dream work. One day, I worked as a volunteer at an award show. A production manager talked with me and said that I was going to be a “big fish” one day. I was praised, but frightened. I wasn’t sure whether I could bear the pressure of being a “big fish”. Not too long after the show, I was laid off from my position at the production company. I went back home to Florida to think about my next career move. In Florida, I found a job in a financial company. The pay was good, and the work was not difficult. But a few months later, my creative spirit sent an SOS to my brain. It reminded me that I wasn’t making the best use of my talents. I didn’t have the money to make another cross-country move back to Los Angeles, but I couldn’t wait to create something. I did some creative writing during my spare time. To motivate myself even further, I promised myself a children’s storybook. My goal didn’t end there, however. I also decided to get the book published. It was not easy, and I continued sending out my work for nearly four years. Finally my work attracted the interest of a publisher. When I held a copy of my beautiful children’s book in my hands, I felt really happy from the bottom of my heart. I may not have become a big fish, but I did achieve a goal. Success comes from efforts. When you have something to fight for, you’re not far from success. 11．The author went to Los Angeles to ______. A．find a high-paid job B．reach for her dream C．visit a famous film director D．take part in volunteer activities 12．What was the author’s reaction to the production manager’s comments on her? A．Proud. B．Happy. C．Uncertain. D．Disappointed. 13．What does the author think of her job in Florida? A．It lacks challenges. B．It requires a higher degree. C．It often takes up her free time. D．It can hardly support her family. 14．What can we infer about the author from Paragraph 4? A．She set herself to work on a new goal. B．She was moved by her children’s words. C．She was attracted by a picture storybook. D．She planned to leave for Los Angeles some day. 15．What does the author encourage us to do through this text? A．To make a cross-country move. B．To break our old working habits. C．To try hard to improve our writing skills. D．To make every effort to achieve our goals. 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）A cafe owner has been delivering free soup for one year to a stranger going through chemotherapy (化疗). He serves up much more than meals — he has spent the last year serving up kindness to a stranger who loved his cooking. Juan Carlos Beristain runs JC’s Cafe in Cary, Illinois. In addition to making coffee, the 49-year-old man is famous for serving up many delicious soups. Noah Dionesotes is just one of the local people who adore Beristain’s soups. Being in poor health, Dionesotes has been depending on the soups as a valuable source of nutrition (营养来源) throughout his chemotherapy treatments. Beristain learned of Dionesotes’s health problems sometime last year after he saw a neighbor’s Facebook post about the man’s condition — and his love for the cafe’s soups. Beristain filled up a few cups of fresh soup at once and brought them to Dionesotes’s house. Dionesotes was surprised to find Beristain on his doorstep with food in hand — and he was even more shocked when Beristain told him not to worry about payment. Ever since that first meeting, Beristain has been delivering free soup to Dionesotes’s house as often as four times per week for the last year. “I really feel it when other people are in pain,” Beristain said. “I felt that I could help him at least by delivering the soup that he likes, with the nutrition that is going to help him.” Though Dionesotes’s friends are now trying to raise money for his next round of chemotherapy treatments, he says that Beristain’s kindness has been a very helpful kind of treatment for his illness. “I think he’s a great human,” said Dionesotes. 1．What does the underlined word “adore” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Try. B．Love. C．Make. D．Bring. 2．How did Beristain know about Dionesotes’s health problems? A．By talking with him in JC’s Cafe. B．By overhearing a neighbor talking. C．By seeing a neighbor’s online post. D．By coming across him in the hospital. 3．What did Beristain do after he heard Dionesotes’s story? A．He visited him in the hospital. B．He delivered soup to his home. C．He made special meals for him. D．He raised money for his treatments. 4．Which of the following can best describe Beristain? A．Warm-hearted and caring. B．Risk-loving and brave. C．Strong-minded and honest. D．Hard-working and careful. 5．What can we learn about Juan Carlos Beristain? A．He is 40 years old. B．He is a cafe owner. C．He runs his business in LA． D．He offers free food for homeless people. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）Rainie Huang’s journey in make-up artistry began in 2018. While studying for a fashion design degree at an art academy, she discovered her love for make-up in her free moments. In 2020, “the Palace Museum covered in snow” became a hot topic on social media. “It was my first time observing such a scene. An idea came upon me then: Were those cultural relics quietly appreciating the snow inside the palace?” Huang said. She began imagining what the relics might look like in human form. So she got colors and elements from these artifacts (手工艺品) for her make-up. She skillfully recreated the features of an artifact on her face, bringing it to life. Her designs quickly gained popularity. “This approach not only allows people to appreciate the make-up but also helps them connect with the liveliness of our cultural heritage.” Huang said. Some have expressed how her make-up designs have introduced them to many little-known artifacts. One follower said, “You have found and shared the valuable things from museums, allowing us to see and appreciate the artifacts that were once lost among many exhibits during our hurried visits.” Huang has noticed that an increasing number of young people show a deep appreciation for the traditional culture. “It’s necessary for the ways museum culture is passed on to keep pace with the changing times to avoid culture loss. Young generations are responsible for carrying forward the culture, in whatever positive and productive manners,” Huang said. The total number of Chinese museums nationwide reached 6, 565 in 2022, ranking among the top in the world. In the past, many considered museum visits boring because of a lack of awareness of their wealth of collections. The recommendations by social media influencers and TV programs have led to a growing number of people realizing that museums offer a wide variety of interesting things. While not everyone may be interested in objects and history, the quest for beauty is born among people. 6．What did the snowy Palace Museum inspire Huang to do? A．Start a career in fashion design. B．Present artifacts in snowy landscapes. C．Create make-up to show artifacts’ beauty. D．Teach people to do make-up on social media. 7．Why do Huang’s designs become popular? A．They follow the latest beauty topics. B．They allow people to imagine missing artifacts. C．They satisfy people’s curiosity about artwork design. D．They make museum artworks more approachable. 8．What is Huang’s advice for young generations? A．Replacing museum trips with online visits. B．Spreading museum culture in inventive ways. C．Keeping artifacts original for scientific research. D．Connecting museum culture with business activities. 9．Which of the following can best describe Huang? A．Friendly and positive. B．Independent and serious. C．Creative and thoughtful. D．Talented and knowledgeable. 10．What is the last paragraph intended to tell us? A．Museum collections face the challenge of technology. B．Media influences have increased museums’ attraction. C．Museums are changing practices to attract the young. D．Most people think highly of museum objects and history. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津河东·期末）Barbara McClintock was one of the most important scientists of the twentieth century. She made important discoveries about genes and chromosomes (染色体). Barbara McClintock was born in 1902 in Hartford, Connecticut. She studied science at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Barbara was among a small number of undergraduate students to receive training in genetics in 1921. Years later, she noted that few college students wanted to study genetics. Barbara McClintock decided to study botany, the scientific study of plants, at Cornell University. She completed her undergraduate studies in 1923. McClintock decided to continue her education at Cornell. She completed a master’s degree in 1925. Two years later, she finished all her requirements for a doctorate degree. McClintock stayed at Cornell after she completed her education. She taught students botany. The 1930s were not a good time to be a young scientist in the United States. The country was in the middle of the great economic Depression. Millions of Americans were unemployed. Male scientists were offered jobs. But female geneticists were not much in demand. An old friend from Cornell, Marcus Rhoades, invited McClintock to spend the summer of 1941, working at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. It is a research center on Long Island, near New York City. McClintock started in a temporary job with the genetics department. A short time later, she accepted a permanent position with the laboratory. This gave her the freedom to continue her research without having to teach or repeatedly ask for financial aid. By the 1970s, her discoveries have had an effect on everything from genetic engineering to cancer research. McClintock won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1983 for her discovery of the ability of genes to change position s on chromosomes. She was the first American woman to win an unshared Nobel Prize. 1．When did McClintock get a doctorate degree? A．In 1921. B．In 1923. C．In 1925. D．In 1927. 2．In the middle of the great economic Depression in the US, . A．male geneticists were in great demand B．young scientists might have trouble finding a job C．female geneticists were not in demand at all D．male scientists lost their jobs and were out of work 3．Which of the following jobs was beneficial to McClintock’s research? A．A job as a botany teacher. B．A temporary job in the genetics department. C．A permanent position in the laboratory. D．A job to research cancer. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津和平·期中）For as long as she can remember, 13-year-old Lila Hoffa has struggled to express herself in writing. Her handwriting is sometimes messy and disorganized, and she used to have trouble holding a pen. In her first years at school, her teachers didn’t notice that anything was wrong. But that changed when she met her third-grade teacher, Valerie Holmgren. “She realized that there was something more going on than just typical writing problems,” Lila said. Lila was diagnosed with dysgraphia (被诊断为书写困难) which destroys her ability to write clearly. So her teachers and her parents held a meeting to figure out what to do next. “We were all sitting around a long table,” Lila recalled. “And Mrs. Holmgren pulled out a computer and opened it to Google Docs, and said that there was this cool thing that she wanted to show me.” Holmgren opened up a speech-to-text program that instantly converts (转换) spoken words into typed text. For Lila, a creative student and passionate storyteller, it felt like a moment of sudden understanding. “This was just an amazing moment for me because I realized all of the stories and the ideas that I had stuck in my head — there was an easy way to get them down onto paper,” Lila said. “And I just threw my head back and said, ‘I could write a thousand stories.’” Lila now uses speech-to-text software every day to type up emails, write essays (文章) in class, and of course, write stories. The first story she wrote with the program was called “The Girl Who Couldn’t Stop Reading — AKA Me!” If Holmgren were standing in front of her today, this is what Lila would say: “Thank you for noticing my potential and noticing that there was so much more to me. You knew that there was so much inside my head that needed to get out.” 4．What is the problem with Lila? A．She dresses messily. B．She has a writing disorder. C．She has trouble completing her homework. D．She feels embarrassed to express herself in public. 5．How did Holmgren react to Lila’s behavior? A．She ignored her problems. B．She complained to the school. C．She found a voice recognition solution for Lila. D．She required Lila’s parents to take her to a special school. 6．What do we know about Lila’s current situation? A．She has unlocked her creativity. B．She has published some stories. C．She has helped others realize their potential D．She has difficulty using the typing software. 7．What can you learn from the last paragraph? A．Lila is very grateful to Holmgren. B．Lila thinks her talent is the key to her cuccess. C．Holmgren can no longer stand on her own feet. D．Lila was good at telling stories before. Passage 3 （24-25高一下·天津河东·期中）You may have heard of the book Moby Dick (《白鲸记》), written by the American author Herman Melville. You may also know that Moby Dick is considered one of the greatest novels ever written. However, it might surprise you to find out that Herman Melville was not always a highly regarded author. Melville’s first two novels, Typee and Omoo, were widely read and financially successful. They were both exciting tales of adventures at sea and experiences with people in foreign lands. Melville became quite famous. However, upon the publication of his third book, Mardi, Melville’s popularity began to weaken. He was no longer interested in telling tales of pure adventure, and his writing took on a style that alienated (使疏远) the general reading public of his time. Melville published Moby Dick in October of 1851. It was an original novel, combining aspects of sociology and philosophy, which confused readers by its complex symbolism. The book sold poorly. Melville’s next book, Pierre, was almost completely disregarded by the public. Debt, frustration, and ill health finally forced Melville to take a low-paying job as a customs inspector. Eventually, Melville abandoned prose (散文) and began to write poetry. The Civil War is the main subject of Melville’s poetry. He and his brother made a trip to the front line, and he published a book of poems, Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War, based on this experience. Melville died in 1891 at the age of seventy-two. At this point, his work had been completely forgotten by the public. His talent was to go unrecognized for the next thirty years. Then, in the 1920s, his reputation began to improve as critics and readers rediscovered his work. Today Moby Dick is one of the best-known novels ever penned by an American author. 8．Why did Melville’s popularity become weak? A．He changed his writing styles. B．He didn’t have much money. C．No one published his books. D．Readers turned for better works. 9．We can learn from the text that Moby Dick ________. A．sold a little better than Pierre B．was Melville’s favorite novel C．was copied from other books D．made Melville popular again 10．What is the text mainly about? A．The main works of Melville. B．The skills in Melville’s writing. C．The ups and downs of Melville. D．The reason for Melville’s failure. 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur (企业家), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them. It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it?” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain. With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting experiments to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria. Moore then used her savings to get her business of the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product-Cancandy. As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile. Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit (利润). Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore. 1．How did Moore react to her dad’s warning? A．She argued with him. B．She tried to find a way out. C．She paid no attention. D．She chose to turn to dentists. 2．What is special about CanCandy? A．It is beneficial to dental health. B．It is free of sweeteners. C．It is sweeter than other candies. D．It is produced to a dentists recipe. 3．What can be inferred about Alice Moore’s attitude towards life? A．She is only focused on business success. B．She balances business and a normal teenage life well. C．She thinks making profit is the most important thing. D．She is too busy with her company to have a normal life. 4．Why does Alice Moore donate 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles? A．To gain more popularity for her company. B．To get more financial support for her business. C．To use her ability to bring happiness to others. D．To meet the requirement of the law. 5．What can we learn from Alice Moore’s story? A．Fame is a great thirst of the young. B．A youth is to be regarded with respect. C．Positive thinking and action result in success. D．Success means getting personal desires satisfied. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）Growing up, I struggled greatly with acne (痤疮). I truly felt awful upon catching a look of myself in the mirror. I turned to makeup as a way in which to hide, and out of all the products I could have chosen, I chose the tickets of the thick. Is struggling with acne really the worst thing that can happen? No. But throughout my teenage years, YES. If simply getting up 30 minutes earlier every morning was going to help me feel better and accepted, then of course I was going to do it. Fortunately, after years of trying a variety of acne remedies (治疗), I was able to find a solution, and rarely struggled with my skin since. However, I still find myself applying a layer of makeup every single day. Why? Ultimately, I’ve found that it’s like putting on a mask that gives me power. It’s like a way of telling myself, “OK, I am ready! I can do this!” As one of the best teachers I ever had taught me — “Lippy (lipsticks) on, smile on.” Do the thing that empowers you and makes you happy, and it’ll help you bring your best to every day. Last year, I traveled to the UK to compete in the England Athletics Senior Championships. Lo and behold, the following morning — race day — I went to get my makeup out of bag and it wasn’t there. I’d left it in the Isle of Man! It sounds so silly, but my heart sank. Finally, I knew I was there to do one thing — RACE — be it with make up or without, and in all honesty, no amount of makeup can match the empowerment that comes from knowing the amount of hard work that has been invested and devoted to race hard. It was pouring down with rain, so perhaps it was a good thing in disguise(伪装), and I fortunately went on to have one of my best races of that year. Point proven — makeup helps me feel increasingly energised and positive, but I don’t always need it. 1．What did the author think about wearing makeup during her teenage years? A．Worthwhile. B．Shameful. C．Time-consuming. D．Eye-catching. 2．Why does the author still apply some makeup? A．It has become a habit. B．It makes her stand out. C．It boosts her confidence. D．It helps her manage stress. 3．Why did the author race without makeup in the UK last year? A．It was not allowed. B．She left it somewhere. C．She wanted a change. D．It was pointless in the rain. 4．What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? A．The rain. B．The makeup. C．The race. D．The empowerment. 5．What might be the best title for the text? A．A Battle Won B．Makeup or No Makeup C．Lippy On, Smile On D．An unforgettable race 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （23-24高一下·天津·期中）“Do you want to go to work with me today?” Asked my father one day when I was nine or 10 years old. He had never taken me to work with him before. How could I have said no? I had no idea where my father worked, nor how he earned a living. All I knew, back around 1992, was that he left our house every morning before we woke up and came back every night after we finished dinner. So, I gave him a positive answer. My dad drove us south to the city of Newark, where he was born. There we entered a middle-class apartment building. He made the rounds doing regular duty for the next few hours with me following closely. He checked the basic systems and services. He collected rents. He carried around a case of tools in case he needed to fix a broken door or get a washing machine running again. He took me to work with him a few other times over the years. I always loved going. I got to see him in action, doing his job among other people, out in the wider world and looking important, even heroic. I felt proud of him, proud to be his son. I wish he had taken me more often. Years later, I followed this tradition. I took my daughter Caroline with me to my office for a day. She saw me in a glassed-off conference room brainstorming with colleagues, on the phone talking with clients and — no doubt the most attractive scene of all — on my computer writing a report. With any luck, my daughter felt the same pride I had felt with my own father. Today fewer and fewer kids get the same opportunity. Maybe we should make this a tradition. 11．Why did the author agree to go to work with his father for the first time? A．He wanted to earn money for himself. B．He was forced to go by his father. C．He was curious about his father’s job. D．He intended to repair their relationship. 12．What tasks did the author’s father do? A．Checking systems, collecting rents, and fixing appliances. B．Working with colleagues and brainstorming ideas. C．Answering phone calls and organizing paperwork. D．Writing reports and attending meetings regularly. 13．How did the author feel after seeing his father work? A．He felt pity for his father. B．He admired his father’s skills. C．He thought highly of his father. D．He questioned his father’s choice. 14．What tradition did the author follow years later with his own daughter? A．Repairing broken doors and washing machines. B．Bringing her to his workplace for a day. C．Calling the clients and writing reports. D．Taking her to visit his hometown. 15．How did the author’s experience with his dad influence him? A．It helped him build a successful career. B．It developed his great talents for business. C．It deepened his understanding of his work. D．It made him proud and follow the same tradition. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津河北·期中）I’m not a fan of patchwork quilts (拼缝被子). While I appreciate the feelings and effort put into making them, I usually don’t really care about the end result. Surprisingly, however, there is a small patchwork quilt in my home. This quilt originally belonged to my mother. In her later years, after my father passed away, she joined a weekly ‘book club’ with some women from the neighborhood. In fact, it was more of an excuse to get together and drink coffee. One of the ladies, Emily, was skilled in handicrafts and she made my mother a small quilt. For years, this quilt sat folded on a chair in my mom’s living room. It went with her when she moved to a small, one-bedroom suite at an assisted living facility (辅助生活机构). I never saw my mother use it throughout all those years. During one of my visits, I playfully teased (取笑) my mom about her never using the quilt and asked her why she kept it. She said it was because it was a gift from Emily. I questioned further, as she was not particularly close to Emily and did not even like the quilt’s design. Her response remained the same: Because it was from Emily. After thinking this over for several days, I came to realize that the quilt’s value did not lie in its appearance or in its maker, but rather in the significance it held for my mother about neighborliness, community and caring for one another. I inherited (继承) the quilt more than a decade ago and it has remained folded on a shelf ever since. My plan is to one day gift it to my daughter, but I won’t pressure her to keep it, although I’m secretly hoping she will. Patchwork quilts hold stories. The tales we attach to what we see and do enrich our lives, turning the ordinary into something magical. 16．What was the author’s attitude towards patchwork quilts at the beginning? A．The author was eager to learn about them. B．The author didn’t care much for them. C．The author was very fond of them. D．The author admired them greatly. 17．What was the true purpose of the author’s mother attending the “book club”? A．To socialize with neighbors. B．To share handcrafting skills. C．To learn how to make coffee. D．To discuss the books they read. 18．Why did the author’s mother keep the quilt for years without using it? A．She found it too beautiful to use. B．She planned to give it to her daughter. C．It reminded her of the weekly book club. D．It represented the values of community and care. 19．What did the author do with the quilt after inheriting it? A．The author gave it away to a friend. B．The author kept it folded on a shelf. C．The author used it frequently. D．The author redecorated it. 20．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．The stories can make our ordinary life more exciting. B．Patchwork quilts are valuable because they are handmade. C．Ordinary objects can become magical through the stories we tell. D．The craftsmanship of patchwork quilts is what makes them special. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津南开·期末）Doing squats (深蹲) is tiring enough, but imagine doing them with a fully grown adult on your back! This is exactly what Shi Wei, known as Tie Dou online,does to achieve the strong leg muscles and physical fitness demands of her passion: racing. From March 21 to 23, the 2025 Formula One Heineken Chinese Grand Prix will be held at the Shanghai International Circuit. One of the competitors will be28-year-old Shi Wei, the first Chinese female driver of the all-female racing series launched by F1 Academy, a groundbreaking (开创性的) all-female for racing her to transition from childhood, leading her to a race car driver. Shi’s passion for racing began in her childhood, leading her to transition from a media professional to a race car driver. “ When I was young, the only exposure (接触) I had to racing was through video games like Need for Speed(《极品飞车》). It planted a seed in my heart, ” Shi said. She quit her job in 2018 and the turning point came in 2020 when she encountered a real Formula One racing car on the track for the first time. This unforgettable experience made her deep-seated dream of racing even clearer. A series of outstanding performances have earned her the qualification (资格) to join the competition. To prepare for the competition, Shi is doing intense (高强度的) training in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. Her daily schedule is packed,including physical training, recovery courses and track driving. Female racers need to put in extra effort when it comes to physical fitness.Just pressing the heavy steering wheels and brake pedals (制动踏板) needs 45 to55 kg of force. To generate enough braking force, she has carried out intense leg training. “Sometimes when I’m on a business trip and can’t go to the gym, I do squats with a male colleague on my back,” she said. “My neck grew 2.5 centimeters thicker in three months, and my physique (体格) became stronger.” As an increasing number of Chinese women have been stepping into the world of motorsports in recent years, Shi said that her goal goes beyond personal achievements. “I hope to inspire more women to enter the world of motorsports through my efforts,” she said. 11．Why does Shi Wei do squats with a fully grown adult on her back? A．To show off her strength. B．To build strong leg muscles. C．To help her colleague exercise. D．Because she likes this special exercise. 12．What makes Shi Wei’s participation in the F1 Academy groundbreaking? A．She is the youngest competitor. B．She is the driver with the most experience. C．She is the only driver who has changed careers. D．She is the first Chinese female driver in the series. 13．How did Shi Wei first get exposed to racing? A．By reading racing magazines. B．By talking with professional racers. C．By watching real racing competitions. D．Through video games like Need for Speed. 14．What is Shi Wei’s broader goal beyond racing? A．To become a celebrity in the field. B．To open a racing school for the young lovers. C．To inspire more women to join motorsports. D．To design her own racing car for the competition. Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期末）John Bramblitt is an artist who learned to see through his paintbrush when his world went dark. Before going blind at the age of 30, he had never painted before. But now his works are talked about around the world, and his experience is inspiring millions. Bramblitt is an artist whose work is defined by fearless and expressive palettes (调色板), and speaks volumes. The meanings he expresses in his works are diverse. It is hard to imagine that the man behind the colorful paintings is a blind man. Fourteen years ago, he suffered complications from epilepsy (癫痫) that left him irreversibly blind. “When I first lost my sight I was really angry. I was so angry that I wouldn’t admit that I was angry. I was angry at everything. Everything in the world that was important in my life seemed to be taken away from me. I couldn’t leave my apartment by my own. I couldn’t read, and I couldn’t write anymore,” he said. Losing his eyesight was a turning point in Bramblitt’s life. He calls it “the deepest,darkest hole.” But he eventually climbed out of that hole, by picking up the paintbrush. “I had thought about painting before. It might be horrible to say, but I didn’t think I’d be very good at it. When I lost my sight, I thought well I didn’t have to look at it anyway, so I thought I would give it a try,” he said. “When I first started painting, I never thought of showing it to anybody ever. It’s just something that I needed to do, to let it out. The whole thing of painting is really symbolic to prove that I still have some sort of perception (感知) that I could still see. He has never seen his wife or his young son, but it is clear that he knows exactly what they look like. His portraits are proof that his fingertips are every bit as perceptive as his eyes once were. Bramblitt’s art is gaining notice in galleries around the world. He can often be found in museums or at schools, teaching his technique and what he has learned about life and color to children. 15．What does the underlined part “speaks volumes” mean in Paragraph One? A．earns a lot. B．means a lot. C．gains much respect. D．succeeds in expression. 16．What was John Bramblitt’s life-changing event? A．His first painting exhibition. B．His teaching career in museums and schools. C．His marriage and having a son. D．His suffering from epilepsy and becoming blind. 17．Which of the following is TRUE? A．It was harder for Bramblitt to paint after he was blind. B．Bramblitt had more time to learn to paint after he got blind. C．Bramblitt had been afraid that what he was going to paint would look bad. D．It was much better for the blind to learn to paint. 18．We can infer from the passage that ________ . A．Bramblitt had sold everything to stop his blindness B．Bramblitt learned to paint to show his talent in painting C．Bramblitt’s works attract wide attraction in the world D．Bramblitt paints a picture directly by the image in his mind 19．What is the best title of the passage? A．Painting a New World in Darkness B．The Dilemma of a Blind Artist C．Epilepsy and Its Impact D．Teaching Art after Losing Sight Passage 3 （24-25高一下·天津和平·期末）The Feather of Impermanence (无常) Would you spend 30 minutes every day looking at a kitty and interacting with it? Even it is just an electronic kitty? Recently, Zhao Shuo @Zhao Shuo’s Journey to the West, a Tiktok riding broadcaster, and his cat Wukong, whom he met and adopted on his way to the west, became popular on the Internet. Zhao Shuo’s videos showed towering snow-capped mountains, winding rivers, and his fluffy cat, Wukong. Like a magnet, they appealed to millions of tired city people. For months, fans enjoyed their “digital pet,” sending warm greetings like “Goodnight, Wukong” across screens. Zhao Shuo kept cycling outdoors, covering 12,000 miles, half of which was with Wukong since their meeting in Kanas, Xinjiang. Many amusing little things happened on their journey, and Wukong’s arrival also made Zhao’s video clips more lively and vivid. In a world of constant wanting and stress, their simple journey shone brightly. People saw real innocence (天真) and freedom, making their own material lives seem pale. Then came the switch. Wukong suddenly died of uncertain reasons, and even to this day, there are many doubts surrounding his death, which was so unacceptable that people kept desperately asking why — but their cries were about more than a lost cat. Wukong’s death felt like the death of innocence itself. We long for safety, happiness, and warmth to last forever, like solid rocks. Wukong’s unexplained end destroyed that dream like lightning. It showed life’s cruel truth: everything is fragile, and fate is unpredictable. It left a heavy emptiness. Zhao Shuo drove 1,500 miles to bury Wukong back in Kanas. This long journey through grief was his valley of sorrow. The song” Dear You” cried out his pain — but the true strength from his action isn’t just tears. Facing severe loss, finding your way from the ruins, that is growth. By returning Wukong to Kanas Lake’s clear water, he touched life’s deepest truth: even when love is broken, its unseen bond remains strong. Wukong, that light feather, was blown away by the wind of change. He took our dream of perfect safety with him. Yet, he also lifted a veil (面纱): trying to hold happiness tight is like grasping sand — it slips away. True peace isn’t a high wall against life’s storms. It’s like Kanas Lake. After mountains, clouds, wind, and rain paint its surface, it stays clear and deep. It holds all changes yet still reflects the whole sky — embracing every cloud and bird. Life’s meaning isn’t found in castles built up with material accumulation, or in chasing forever-happiness. It lives in the wide field of the heart. Our deepest freedom and widest peace are found simply, not by avoiding loss, but by walking through its storm. Losing Wukong taught us this: accepting impermanence is the path to inner calm and the truest freedom. 20．What is the probable meaning of the underlined word in the second paragraph? A．impact B．threat C．encouragement D．attraction 21．The third paragraph primarily serves to ________. A．illustrate the contrast between idealism and severe reality B．mark a turning point in the narrative’s emotional tone C．criticize public skepticism towards unexpected events D．emphasize the medical mystery of Wukong’s death 22．What can be inferred from Zhao Shuo’s act of driving 1,500 miles to bury Wukong in Kanas? A．His journey symbolized a process of facing up to sadness and acceptance. B．He rejected the reality of impermanence through denial. C．He sought public sympathy through a dramatic action. D．His primary goal was to fulfill Wukong’s presumed last wish. 23．The author’s central message in the passage is that ________. A．material pursuits unavoidably lead to emptiness B．pet companionship is essential for emotional healing C．true freedom arises from embracing the ever-changing nature of life D．the fame gained from social media cannot relieve an enormous personal loss / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津和平·期中）The other day, Grandma got a phone call from a stranger who told her that she had won a prize, but she would need to send in some money in order to receive her winnings. Grandma immediately smelled a rat but played along. She asked calmly for the name of the caller, the phone number and where to send her payment. He gave her some information and told Grandma she would be receiving a phone call the next day and that a FedEx (联邦快递) employee would come to her house to collect the money. After the phone call Grandma called the chief of police in her town and told him that she had got enough information to get them jailed. But the police chief told her there was nothing he could do and told Grandma just to ignore these bad people who were trying to take advantage of an elderly person. Grandma wasn’t happy with this response. She decided to take matters into her own hands. The next day, she got another call from the scammers (骗子), who told her to write out a check (支票) for several thousand dollars and wait at home for a FedEx employee to pick up the check late in the afternoon. True to their words, the FedEx employee arrived. Grandma was told that whatever he was picking up was to be sent away overnight and the payment, all based on weight, would be paid by the party that requested the pickup. On hearing the information, a good idea hit Grandma and then she took out a pack of junk. “Can I send all this stuff?” Grandma asked. “Sure, you can,” the employee said. “I’ll just need to get a big box.” As the employee packed items into the box, Grandma put inside a note saying “You are scammers!” in big letters with her name at the bottom. Grandma said, with a big smile, “I really appreciate your help.” When the FedEx truck drove away, Grandma said she felt an unbelievable amount of joy. She never heard from the scammers again. 1．In the passage, “Grandma immediately smelled a rat but played along.” What does the phrase “smelled a rat” probably mean? A．Felt excited about the good news. B．Realized that something was wrong. C．Decided to trust the stranger completely. D．Thought the prize was very valuable. 2．When did Grandma recognize it was a scam? A．When she was called to receive her winnings. B．After she got full information about the stranger. C．When a FedEx employee came to her house to collect the money. D．After she had a talk with the policeman on the phone. 3．What made Grandma decide to deal with scammers by herself? A．Her decision not to trouble others. B．Her desire to show off her courage. C．The response to her request from the police. D．The encouragement from the FedEx employee. 4．Why did Grandma feel glad when the FedEx truck drove away? A．Because she cleaned the house. B．Because she would teach the scammers a lesson. C．Because the FedEx employee warned her against bad people. D．Because the FedEx employee packed items into the box. 5．Which of the following can best describe Grandma? A．Calm and unselfish. B．Joyful and energetic. C．Humorous and careful. D．Smart and brave. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了奶奶接到骗子电话后冷静应对并巧妙教训骗子的故事。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“The other day, Grandma got a phone call from a stranger who told her that she had won a prize, but she would need to send in some money in order to receive her winnings. Grandma immediately (前几天，奶奶接到一个陌生人的电话，说她中奖了，但需要寄些钱才能领到奖金。奶奶立刻)”可知，奶奶接到电话后，对方称她中奖但需要先寄钱才能领奖，奶奶立刻觉得不对劲，smelled a rat意思是“立刻觉得不对劲”，即意识到事情有问题。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The other day, Grandma got a phone call from a stranger who told her that she had won a prize, but she would need to send in some money in order to receive her winnings. Grandma immediately smelled a rat but played along. (前几天，奶奶接到一个陌生人的电话，说她中奖了，但需要寄些钱才能领到奖金。奶奶立刻察觉到不对劲，但还是假装配合。)”可知，奶奶在接到电话，对方称她中奖但需要先寄钱才能领奖时，就意识到这是一个骗局。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“But the police chief told her there was nothing he could do and told Grandma just to ignore these bad people who were trying to take advantage of an elderly person. Grandma wasn’t happy with this response. She decided to take matters into her own hands. (但是警察局长告诉她，他无能为力，并让奶奶不要理会这些试图利用老年人的坏人。奶奶对这个回答不满意。她决定自己处理这件事。)”可知，警察对奶奶的请求的回应让她决定自己处理这件事。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“As the employee packed items into the box, Grandma put inside a note saying “You are scammers!”in big letters with her name at the bottom. Grandma said, with a big smile, “I really appreciate your help.” When the FedEx truck drove away, Grandma said she felt an unbelievable amount of joy. (当员工把东西装进箱子时，奶奶在箱子里放了一张纸条，上面用大字写着“你们是骗子！”，并在底部写上了自己的名字。奶奶笑着说：“我真的很感谢你的帮助。”当联邦快递的卡车开走时，奶奶说她感到无比的喜悦。)”可知，奶奶在箱子里放了纸条，上面写着“你们是骗子！”，当联邦快递的卡车开走时，她感到无比的喜悦，因为她要给骗子一个教训。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据第三段中“But the police chief told her there was nothing he could do and told Grandma just to ignore these bad people who were trying to take advantage of an elderly person. Grandma wasn’t happy with this response. She decided to take matters into her own hands. (但是警察局长告诉她，他无能为力，并让奶奶不要理会这些试图利用老年人的坏人。奶奶对这个回答不满意。她决定自己处理这件事。)”、最后一段中“As the employee packed items into the box, Grandma put inside a note saying “You are scammers!”in big letters with her name at the bottom. Grandma said, with a big smile, “I really appreciate your help.” When the FedEx truck drove away, Grandma said she felt an unbelievable amount of joy. (当员工把东西装进箱子时，奶奶在箱子里放了一张纸条，上面用大字写着“你们是骗子！”，并在底部写上了自己的名字。奶奶笑着说：“我真的很感谢你的帮助。”当联邦快递的卡车开走时，奶奶说她感到无比的喜悦。)”可知，奶奶在接到骗子电话后，冷静应对，没有惊慌失措，而是巧妙地与骗子周旋，并最终给骗子一个教训，这显示出她的聪明和勇敢。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津津南·期中）“Do you want to go to work with me today?” Asked my father one day when I was nine or 10years old. He had never taken me to work with him before. How could I have said no? I had no idea where my father worked, nor how he earned a living. He left our house every morning before we woke up and came back every night after we finished dinner. I wanted to know something about his job. So, I gave him a positive answer. My dad drove us south to the city of Newark, where he was born. There we entered a middle-class apartment building. He made the rounds doing regular duty for the next few hours with me following closely. He checked the basic systems and services. He collected rents. He carried around a case of tools so that he could fix appliances, such as a washing machine. He took me to work with him a few other times over the years. I always loved going. I got to see him in action, doing his job among other people, out in the wider world and looking important, even heroic. I felt proud of him, proud to be his son. I wish he had taken me more often. Years later, I followed his tradition. I took my daughter Caroline with me to my office for a day. She saw me in a glassed-off conference room brainstorming with colleagues, on the phone talking with clients (客户) and—no doubt the most attractive scene of all—on my computer writing a report. With any luck, my daughter felt the same pride I had felt with my own father. Today fewer and fewer kids get the same opportunity. Maybe we should make this a tradition. 6．Why did the author agree to go to work with his father for the first time? A．He wanted to earn money for himself. B．He was forced to go by his father. C．He was curious about his father’s job. D．He intended to repair their relationship. 7．What duty did the author’s father do? A．Checking systems, collecting rents, and fixing appliances. B．Working with colleagues and brainstorming ideas. C．Answering phone calls and organizing paperwork. D．Writing reports and attending meetings regularly. 8．How did the author feel after seeing his father work? A．He felt pity for his father. B．He admired his father. C．He didn’t like his father’s job. D．He questioned his father’s choice. 9．What tradition did the author follow years later with his own daughter? A．Repairing broken doors and washing machines. B．Bringing her to his workplace for a day. C．Calling the clients and writing reports. D．Taking her to visit his hometown. 10．How did the author’s experience with his dad influence him? A．It helped him build a successful career. B．It developed his great talents for business. C．It deepened his understanding of his work. D．It made him proud and follow the same tradition. 【答案】6．C 7．A 8．B 9．B 10．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者小时候跟父亲上班的经历及自己带女儿上班的传承。 6．推理判断题。根据第二段中“I had no idea where my father worked, nor how he earned a living. He left our house every morning before we woke up and came back every night after we finished dinner. I wanted to know something about his job.(我不知道我父亲在哪里工作，也不知道他是如何谋生的。他每天早上都在我们醒来之前离开家，每天晚上都在我们吃完晚饭之后才回来。我想了解一下他的工作)”可推知，作者同意第一次和父亲一起去上班是因为他对父亲的工作很好奇。故选C。 7．细节理解题。根据第三段中“He checked the basic systems and services. He collected rents. He carried around a case of tools so that he could fix appliances, such as a washing machine.(他检查了基本的系统和服务。他收房租。他随身携带了一套工具，以便修理洗衣机之类的电器)”可知，作者父亲的工作包括检查系统、收房租和修理电器。故选A。 8．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中“I got to see him in action, doing his job among other people, out in the wider world and looking important, even heroic. I felt proud of him, proud to be his son. I felt proud of him, proud to be his son.(我亲眼看到了他忙碌的身影，看到他在人群中工作，在这个更广阔的世界里显得如此重要，甚至有些英勇。我为他感到骄傲，为我是他的儿子而感到自豪)”可知，作者在看到父亲工作后感到钦佩父亲。故选B。 9．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Years later, I followed his tradition. I took my daughter Caroline with me to my office for a day.(几年后，我遵循了他的传统。我带我的女儿卡罗琳到我的办公室待了一天)”可知，几年后，作者带着自己的女儿去他的工作场所待了一天，这是作者遵循的传统。故选B。 10．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中“I felt proud of him, proud to be his son.(我为他感到骄傲，为我是他的儿子而感到骄傲)”以及最后一段中“Maybe we should make this a tradition.(也许我们应该把这个变成一个传统)”可推知，作者对父亲工作的经历让他感到骄傲并且传承了带孩子去工作场所的传统。故选D。 Passage 3 （23-24高一下·天津·期中）For many years, I wanted to be a music video director. After graduating from high school, I moved to Los Angeles. I earned a degree in video production there. Fortune smiled upon me as I quickly worked as a production helper. I was young and ambitious, doing my best in my dream work. One day, I worked as a volunteer at an award show. A production manager talked with me and said that I was going to be a “big fish” one day. I was praised, but frightened. I wasn’t sure whether I could bear the pressure of being a “big fish”. Not too long after the show, I was laid off from my position at the production company. I went back home to Florida to think about my next career move. In Florida, I found a job in a financial company. The pay was good, and the work was not difficult. But a few months later, my creative spirit sent an SOS to my brain. It reminded me that I wasn’t making the best use of my talents. I didn’t have the money to make another cross-country move back to Los Angeles, but I couldn’t wait to create something. I did some creative writing during my spare time. To motivate myself even further, I promised myself a children’s storybook. My goal didn’t end there, however. I also decided to get the book published. It was not easy, and I continued sending out my work for nearly four years. Finally my work attracted the interest of a publisher. When I held a copy of my beautiful children’s book in my hands, I felt really happy from the bottom of my heart. I may not have become a big fish, but I did achieve a goal. Success comes from efforts. When you have something to fight for, you’re not far from success. 11．The author went to Los Angeles to ______. A．find a high-paid job B．reach for her dream C．visit a famous film director D．take part in volunteer activities 12．What was the author’s reaction to the production manager’s comments on her? A．Proud. B．Happy. C．Uncertain. D．Disappointed. 13．What does the author think of her job in Florida? A．It lacks challenges. B．It requires a higher degree. C．It often takes up her free time. D．It can hardly support her family. 14．What can we infer about the author from Paragraph 4? A．She set herself to work on a new goal. B．She was moved by her children’s words. C．She was attracted by a picture storybook. D．She planned to leave for Los Angeles some day. 15．What does the author encourage us to do through this text? A．To make a cross-country move. B．To break our old working habits. C．To try hard to improve our writing skills. D．To make every effort to achieve our goals. 【答案】11．B 12．C 13．A 14．A 15．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者从追求音乐视频导演的梦想，到失业，再到在佛罗里达的金融公司工作，最后成功创作儿童故事书并出版的经历。 11．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“I wanted to be a music video director. After graduating from high school, I moved to Los Angeles. I earned a degree in video production there.”（我想成为一名音乐视频导演。高中毕业后，我搬到了洛杉矶。我在那里获得了视频制作的学位。）可知，作者去洛杉矶是为了追求梦想。故选B。 12．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“A production manager talked with me and said that I was going to be a “big fish” one day. I was praised, but frightened. I wasn’t sure whether I could bear the pressure of being a “big fish”.”（一位制片经理和我谈话，说我有一天会成为“大人物”。我受到了赞扬，但也感到害怕。我不确定我是否能承受成为“大人物”的压力。）可知，作者对制片经理的评论感到不确定。故选C。 13．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“In Florida, I found a job in a financial company. The pay was good, and the work was not difficult. But a few months later, my creative spirit sent an SOS to my brain. It reminded me that I wasn’t making the best use of my talents.”（在佛罗里达，我找到了一份金融公司的工作。薪水很好，工作也不难。但是几个月后，我的创造性精神向我的大脑发出了求救信号。它提醒我，我没有最好地利用我的才能。）可知，作者认为她在佛罗里达的工作缺乏挑战。故选A。 14．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“To motivate myself even further, I promised myself a children’s storybook. My goal didn’t end there, however. I also decided to get the book published.”（为了进一步激励自己，我向自己承诺要写一本儿童故事书。然而，我的目标并没有就此结束。我还决定要出版这本书。）可推知，作者设定了一个新的目标。故选A。 15．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I may not have become a big fish, but I did achieve a goal. Success comes from efforts. When you have something to fight for, you’re not far from success.”（我可能没有成为个大人物，但我确实实现了一个目标。成功来自努力。当你有东西去争取时，你离成功就不远了。）可知，作者通过这篇文章鼓励我们尽一切努力实现目标。故选D。 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）A cafe owner has been delivering free soup for one year to a stranger going through chemotherapy (化疗). He serves up much more than meals — he has spent the last year serving up kindness to a stranger who loved his cooking. Juan Carlos Beristain runs JC’s Cafe in Cary, Illinois. In addition to making coffee, the 49-year-old man is famous for serving up many delicious soups. Noah Dionesotes is just one of the local people who adore Beristain’s soups. Being in poor health, Dionesotes has been depending on the soups as a valuable source of nutrition (营养来源) throughout his chemotherapy treatments. Beristain learned of Dionesotes’s health problems sometime last year after he saw a neighbor’s Facebook post about the man’s condition — and his love for the cafe’s soups. Beristain filled up a few cups of fresh soup at once and brought them to Dionesotes’s house. Dionesotes was surprised to find Beristain on his doorstep with food in hand — and he was even more shocked when Beristain told him not to worry about payment. Ever since that first meeting, Beristain has been delivering free soup to Dionesotes’s house as often as four times per week for the last year. “I really feel it when other people are in pain,” Beristain said. “I felt that I could help him at least by delivering the soup that he likes, with the nutrition that is going to help him.” Though Dionesotes’s friends are now trying to raise money for his next round of chemotherapy treatments, he says that Beristain’s kindness has been a very helpful kind of treatment for his illness. “I think he’s a great human,” said Dionesotes. 1．What does the underlined word “adore” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Try. B．Love. C．Make. D．Bring. 2．How did Beristain know about Dionesotes’s health problems? A．By talking with him in JC’s Cafe. B．By overhearing a neighbor talking. C．By seeing a neighbor’s online post. D．By coming across him in the hospital. 3．What did Beristain do after he heard Dionesotes’s story? A．He visited him in the hospital. B．He delivered soup to his home. C．He made special meals for him. D．He raised money for his treatments. 4．Which of the following can best describe Beristain? A．Warm-hearted and caring. B．Risk-loving and brave. C．Strong-minded and honest. D．Hard-working and careful. 5．What can we learn about Juan Carlos Beristain? A．He is 40 years old. B．He is a cafe owner. C．He runs his business in LA． D．He offers free food for homeless people. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了咖啡馆老板Juan Carlos Beristain持续一年为正在接受化疗的陌生人Noah Dionesotes免费送汤的故事，展现了人间的温暖与善意。 1．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“In addition to making coffee, the 49-year-old man is famous for serving up many delicious soups. Noah Dionesotes is just one of the local people who adore Beristain’s soups. Being in poor health, Dionesotes has been depending on the soups as a valuable source of nutrition (营养来源) throughout his chemotherapy treatments. (除了做咖啡，这位49岁的男子还以提供许多美味的汤而闻名。Noah Dionesotes就是当地adore Beristain的人之一。由于身体不好，在整个化疗过程中，Dionesotes一直把汤作为重要的营养来源)”可知，Beristain做的汤很美味，Dionesotes一直把汤作为重要的营养来源，由此可知，Dionesotes应该是喜爱Beristain做的汤，所以“adore”意思是“喜爱”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Beristain learned of Dionesotes’s health problems sometime last year after he saw a neighbor’s Facebook post about the man’s condition—and his love for the cafe’s soups. (去年某个时候，Beristain在看到邻居在Facebook上发布的关于Dionesotes病情以及他对咖啡馆汤的喜爱的帖子后，得知了Dionesotes的健康问题)”可知，Beristain是通过看到邻居的网上帖子得知Dionesotes的健康问题的。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Beristain filled up a few cups of fresh soup at once and brought them to Dionesotes's house.(Beristain立刻装了几杯新鲜的汤，送到Dionesotes的家里)”以及第五段“Ever since that first meeting, Beristain has been delivering free soup to Dionesotes’s house as often as four times per week for the last year. (自从第一次见面以来，Beristain在过去的一年里每周都会给Dionesotes的家里送四次免费的汤)”可知，Beristain在听说Dionesotes的故事后，给他家里送汤。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“A cafe owner has been delivering free soup for one year to a stranger going through chemotherapy (化疗). He serves up much more than meals — he has spent the last year serving up kindness to a stranger who loved his cooking.(一位咖啡馆老板一年来一直在为一位正在接受化疗的陌生人送免费汤。他提供的不仅仅是食物——在过去的一年里，他一直在向一位喜欢他烹饪的陌生人传递善意)”以及第六段““I really feel it when other people are in pain,” Beristain said. “I felt that I could help him at least by delivering the soup that he likes, with the nutrition that is going to help him.” (“当别人痛苦时，我真的能感受到，” Beristain说。“我觉得我至少可以通过送他喜欢的汤来帮助他，汤里的营养会对他有帮助。”)”可知，Beristain为正在接受化疗的陌生人送汤，传递善意，由此可知，他是一个热心且关爱他人的人。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Juan Carlos Beristain runs JC’s Cafe in Cary, Illinois. (Juan Carlos Beristain在伊利诺伊州凯里经营着JC咖啡馆)”可知，Juan Carlos Beristain是一名咖啡馆老板。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）Rainie Huang’s journey in make-up artistry began in 2018. While studying for a fashion design degree at an art academy, she discovered her love for make-up in her free moments. In 2020, “the Palace Museum covered in snow” became a hot topic on social media. “It was my first time observing such a scene. An idea came upon me then: Were those cultural relics quietly appreciating the snow inside the palace?” Huang said. She began imagining what the relics might look like in human form. So she got colors and elements from these artifacts (手工艺品) for her make-up. She skillfully recreated the features of an artifact on her face, bringing it to life. Her designs quickly gained popularity. “This approach not only allows people to appreciate the make-up but also helps them connect with the liveliness of our cultural heritage.” Huang said. Some have expressed how her make-up designs have introduced them to many little-known artifacts. One follower said, “You have found and shared the valuable things from museums, allowing us to see and appreciate the artifacts that were once lost among many exhibits during our hurried visits.” Huang has noticed that an increasing number of young people show a deep appreciation for the traditional culture. “It’s necessary for the ways museum culture is passed on to keep pace with the changing times to avoid culture loss. Young generations are responsible for carrying forward the culture, in whatever positive and productive manners,” Huang said. The total number of Chinese museums nationwide reached 6, 565 in 2022, ranking among the top in the world. In the past, many considered museum visits boring because of a lack of awareness of their wealth of collections. The recommendations by social media influencers and TV programs have led to a growing number of people realizing that museums offer a wide variety of interesting things. While not everyone may be interested in objects and history, the quest for beauty is born among people. 6．What did the snowy Palace Museum inspire Huang to do? A．Start a career in fashion design. B．Present artifacts in snowy landscapes. C．Create make-up to show artifacts’ beauty. D．Teach people to do make-up on social media. 7．Why do Huang’s designs become popular? A．They follow the latest beauty topics. B．They allow people to imagine missing artifacts. C．They satisfy people’s curiosity about artwork design. D．They make museum artworks more approachable. 8．What is Huang’s advice for young generations? A．Replacing museum trips with online visits. B．Spreading museum culture in inventive ways. C．Keeping artifacts original for scientific research. D．Connecting museum culture with business activities. 9．Which of the following can best describe Huang? A．Friendly and positive. B．Independent and serious. C．Creative and thoughtful. D．Talented and knowledgeable. 10．What is the last paragraph intended to tell us? A．Museum collections face the challenge of technology. B．Media influences have increased museums’ attraction. C．Museums are changing practices to attract the young. D．Most people think highly of museum objects and history. 【答案】6．C 7．D 8．B 9．C 10．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Rainie Huang从故宫雪景获得灵感，用化妆展现文物之美，其设计受欢迎，她还建议年轻人创新传承博物馆文化。 6．细节理解题。根据第一段中“‘It was my first time observing such a scene. An idea came upon me then: Were those cultural relics quietly appreciating the snow inside the palace?’ Huang said. She began imagining what the relics might look like in human form. So she got colors and elements from these artifacts (手工艺品) for her make up. She skillfully recreated the features of an artifact on her face, bringing it to life.(“这是我第一次看到这样的场景。当时我突然有了一个想法：那些文物是不是在宫殿里静静地欣赏着雪呢?”黄说。她开始想象这些文物以人的形态会是什么样子。于是她从这些手工艺品中获取颜色和元素用于她的妆容。她巧妙地在脸上重现了一件文物的特征，让它栩栩如生)”可知，故宫雪景启发了Huang创造妆容来展现文物的美。故选C项。 7．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Some have expressed how her make up designs have introduced them to many little known artifacts. One follower said, ‘You have found and shared the valuable things from museums, allowing us to see and appreciate the artifacts that were once lost among many exhibits during our hurried visits.’(一些人表示，她的妆容设计让他们了解到了许多鲜为人知的文物。一位粉丝说：“你发现并分享了博物馆里的珍贵物品，让我们能够看到并欣赏那些在我们匆匆参观时被埋没在众多展品中的文物。”)”可知，她的设计受欢迎是因为它们让博物馆的艺术品更易接近。故选D项。 8．细节理解题。根据第三段中“‘It’s necessary for the ways museum culture is passed on to keep pace with the changing times to avoid culture loss. Young generations are responsible for carrying forward the culture, in whatever positive and productive manners,’ Huang said.(“博物馆文化的传承方式有必要与时俱进，以避免文化流失。年轻一代有责任以任何积极和富有成效的方式传承文化。”黄说)”可知，Huang建议年轻一代用创新的方式传播博物馆文化。故选B项。 9．推理判断题。根据第一段中“She began imagining what the relics might look like in human form. So she got colors and elements from these artifacts (手工艺品) for her make up. She skillfully recreated the features of an artifact on her face, bringing it to life.(她开始想象这些文物以人的形态会是什么样子。于是她从这些手工艺品中获取颜色和元素用于她的妆容。她巧妙地在脸上重现了一件文物的特征，让它栩栩如生)”可知她很有创造力(creative)；再根据第三段中“‘It’s necessary for the ways museum culture is passed on to keep pace with the changing times to avoid culture loss. Young generations are responsible for carrying forward the culture, in whatever positive and productive manners,’ Huang said.(“博物馆文化的传承方式有必要与时俱进，以避免文化流失。年轻一代有责任以任何积极和富有成效的方式传承文化。”黄说)”可知她号召年轻一代以积极和富有成效的方式传承文化，说明她对文化的传承有过深思熟虑(thoughtful)。故选C项。 10．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“In the past, many considered museum visits boring because of a lack of awareness of their wealth of collections. The recommendations by social media influencers and TV programs have led to a growing number of people realizing that museums offer a wide variety of interesting things.(过去，许多人认为参观博物馆很无聊，因为他们对博物馆丰富的藏品缺乏认识。社交媒体网红和电视节目的推荐让越来越多的人意识到博物馆提供了各种各样有趣的东西)”可知，最后一段旨在告诉我们媒体的影响增加了博物馆的吸引力。故选B项。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津河东·期末）Barbara McClintock was one of the most important scientists of the twentieth century. She made important discoveries about genes and chromosomes (染色体). Barbara McClintock was born in 1902 in Hartford, Connecticut. She studied science at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Barbara was among a small number of undergraduate students to receive training in genetics in 1921. Years later, she noted that few college students wanted to study genetics. Barbara McClintock decided to study botany, the scientific study of plants, at Cornell University. She completed her undergraduate studies in 1923. McClintock decided to continue her education at Cornell. She completed a master’s degree in 1925. Two years later, she finished all her requirements for a doctorate degree. McClintock stayed at Cornell after she completed her education. She taught students botany. The 1930s were not a good time to be a young scientist in the United States. The country was in the middle of the great economic Depression. Millions of Americans were unemployed. Male scientists were offered jobs. But female geneticists were not much in demand. An old friend from Cornell, Marcus Rhoades, invited McClintock to spend the summer of 1941, working at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. It is a research center on Long Island, near New York City. McClintock started in a temporary job with the genetics department. A short time later, she accepted a permanent position with the laboratory. This gave her the freedom to continue her research without having to teach or repeatedly ask for financial aid. By the 1970s, her discoveries have had an effect on everything from genetic engineering to cancer research. McClintock won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1983 for her discovery of the ability of genes to change position s on chromosomes. She was the first American woman to win an unshared Nobel Prize. 1．When did McClintock get a doctorate degree? A．In 1921. B．In 1923. C．In 1925. D．In 1927. 2．In the middle of the great economic Depression in the US, . A．male geneticists were in great demand B．young scientists might have trouble finding a job C．female geneticists were not in demand at all D．male scientists lost their jobs and were out of work 3．Which of the following jobs was beneficial to McClintock’s research? A．A job as a botany teacher. B．A temporary job in the genetics department. C．A permanent position in the laboratory. D．A job to research cancer. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】这是一篇人物传记类阅读。本文主要讲述了著名女科学家Barbara McClintock的经历以及她在基因和染色体研究方面取得的重大成就。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“She completed a master’s degree in 1925. Two years later, she finished all her requirements for a doctorate degree.(她于1925年获得硕士学位。两年后，她完成了博士学位的所有要求。)”可知，她在1927年取得博士学位，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“The 1930s were not a good time to be a young scientist in the United States. The country was in the middle of the great economic Depression. Millions of Americans were unemployed.(在美国，20世纪30年代并不是年轻科学家的好时代。这个国家正处于经济大萧条的中期。数百万美国人失业。)”可知，在此期间，年轻的科学家很难找到工作，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“A short time later, she accepted a permanent position with the laboratory. This gave her the freedom to continue her research without having to teach or repeatedly ask for financial aid.(不久之后，她接受了实验室的一个永久职位。这给了她继续研究的自由，而不必教书或反复要求经济援助。)”可知，在实验室的永久职位对McClintock的研究有帮助，故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津和平·期中）For as long as she can remember, 13-year-old Lila Hoffa has struggled to express herself in writing. Her handwriting is sometimes messy and disorganized, and she used to have trouble holding a pen. In her first years at school, her teachers didn’t notice that anything was wrong. But that changed when she met her third-grade teacher, Valerie Holmgren. “She realized that there was something more going on than just typical writing problems,” Lila said. Lila was diagnosed with dysgraphia (被诊断为书写困难) which destroys her ability to write clearly. So her teachers and her parents held a meeting to figure out what to do next. “We were all sitting around a long table,” Lila recalled. “And Mrs. Holmgren pulled out a computer and opened it to Google Docs, and said that there was this cool thing that she wanted to show me.” Holmgren opened up a speech-to-text program that instantly converts (转换) spoken words into typed text. For Lila, a creative student and passionate storyteller, it felt like a moment of sudden understanding. “This was just an amazing moment for me because I realized all of the stories and the ideas that I had stuck in my head — there was an easy way to get them down onto paper,” Lila said. “And I just threw my head back and said, ‘I could write a thousand stories.’” Lila now uses speech-to-text software every day to type up emails, write essays (文章) in class, and of course, write stories. The first story she wrote with the program was called “The Girl Who Couldn’t Stop Reading — AKA Me!” If Holmgren were standing in front of her today, this is what Lila would say: “Thank you for noticing my potential and noticing that there was so much more to me. You knew that there was so much inside my head that needed to get out.” 4．What is the problem with Lila? A．She dresses messily. B．She has a writing disorder. C．She has trouble completing her homework. D．She feels embarrassed to express herself in public. 5．How did Holmgren react to Lila’s behavior? A．She ignored her problems. B．She complained to the school. C．She found a voice recognition solution for Lila. D．She required Lila’s parents to take her to a special school. 6．What do we know about Lila’s current situation? A．She has unlocked her creativity. B．She has published some stories. C．She has helped others realize their potential D．She has difficulty using the typing software. 7．What can you learn from the last paragraph? A．Lila is very grateful to Holmgren. B．Lila thinks her talent is the key to her cuccess. C．Holmgren can no longer stand on her own feet. D．Lila was good at telling stories before. 【答案】4．B 5．C 6．A 7．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一名患有书写困难症的十三岁女孩莱拉·霍法在老师瓦莱丽·霍姆格伦的帮助下使用语音转文本程序实现写作梦想的故事。 4．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Her handwriting is sometimes messy and disorganized, and she used to have trouble holding a pen.(她的笔迹有时很乱，很无条理，而且她曾经握笔都有困难)”和第二段中“Lila was diagnosed with dysgraphia (被诊断为书写困难) which destroys her ability to write clearly.(莱拉被诊断出患有书写困难症，这破坏了她清晰写作的能力)”可知，莱拉·霍法被诊断出患有书写困难症，有写作障碍。故选B项。 5．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Holmgren opened up a speech-to-text program that instantly converts (转换) spoken words into typed text.(霍姆格伦打开了一个语音转文本的程序，可以立即将口语转换为打字文本)”可知，霍姆格伦为莱拉找到了一种语音识别解决方案，解决了莱拉的书写问题。故选C项。 6．推理判断题。根据第四段中““This was just an amazing moment for me because I realized all of the stories and the ideas that I had stuck in my head — there was an easy way to get them down onto paper,” Lila said.(莱拉说：“这对我来说是一个了不起的时刻，因为我意识到我脑海中所有的故事和想法——有一种简单的方法可以把它们写在纸上。”)”和倒数第二段中“Lila now uses speech-to-text software every day to type up emails, write essays (文章) in class, and of course, write stories.(莱拉现在每天都使用语音转文本软件来打印电子邮件，在课堂上写文章，当然，也写故事)”可知，莱拉通过语音转文字软件得以将脑海中的故事和想法轻松记录，释放了创造力。故选A项。 7．细节理解题。根据最后一段“If Holmgren were standing in front of her today, this is what Lila would say: “Thank you for noticing my potential and noticing that there was so much more to me. You knew that there was so much inside my head that needed to get out.”(如果霍姆格伦今天站在她面前，莱拉会这样说：“感谢你注意到我的潜力，看到我身上远不止表面的东西。你明白我脑海中有太多想法亟待表达。”)”可知，最后一段莱拉明确表达了对霍姆格伦的感谢，故选A项。 Passage 3 （24-25高一下·天津河东·期中）You may have heard of the book Moby Dick (《白鲸记》), written by the American author Herman Melville. You may also know that Moby Dick is considered one of the greatest novels ever written. However, it might surprise you to find out that Herman Melville was not always a highly regarded author. Melville’s first two novels, Typee and Omoo, were widely read and financially successful. They were both exciting tales of adventures at sea and experiences with people in foreign lands. Melville became quite famous. However, upon the publication of his third book, Mardi, Melville’s popularity began to weaken. He was no longer interested in telling tales of pure adventure, and his writing took on a style that alienated (使疏远) the general reading public of his time. Melville published Moby Dick in October of 1851. It was an original novel, combining aspects of sociology and philosophy, which confused readers by its complex symbolism. The book sold poorly. Melville’s next book, Pierre, was almost completely disregarded by the public. Debt, frustration, and ill health finally forced Melville to take a low-paying job as a customs inspector. Eventually, Melville abandoned prose (散文) and began to write poetry. The Civil War is the main subject of Melville’s poetry. He and his brother made a trip to the front line, and he published a book of poems, Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War, based on this experience. Melville died in 1891 at the age of seventy-two. At this point, his work had been completely forgotten by the public. His talent was to go unrecognized for the next thirty years. Then, in the 1920s, his reputation began to improve as critics and readers rediscovered his work. Today Moby Dick is one of the best-known novels ever penned by an American author. 8．Why did Melville’s popularity become weak? A．He changed his writing styles. B．He didn’t have much money. C．No one published his books. D．Readers turned for better works. 9．We can learn from the text that Moby Dick ________. A．sold a little better than Pierre B．was Melville’s favorite novel C．was copied from other books D．made Melville popular again 10．What is the text mainly about? A．The main works of Melville. B．The skills in Melville’s writing. C．The ups and downs of Melville. D．The reason for Melville’s failure. 【答案】8．A 9．A 10．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了著名小说《白鲸记》的作者Herman Melville作为作家和诗人的一生。 8．细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后两句“However, upon the publication of his third book, Mardi, Melville’s popularity began to weaken. He was no longer interested in telling tales of pure adventure, and his writing took on a style that alienated the general reading public of his time.(然而，在他的第三部作品《玛迪》出版之后，梅尔维尔的受欢迎程度开始下降。他不再热衷于讲述纯粹的冒险故事，其作品风格变得让当时的一般读者难以接受)”可知，Melville受欢迎度下降是由于他转换了自己的写作风格，疏远了当时的一般读者。故选A项。 9．推理判断题。由文章的第三段“The book sold poorly.(这本书（白鲸记）卖的不好)”和第四段“Melville’s next book, Pierre, was almost completely disregarded by the public.(Melville的下一本书《皮埃尔》几乎没有得到公众的认可)”可知，相较于Pierre，Moby Dick要卖的稍微好一点。故选A项。 10．主旨大意题。本文属于人物传记，主要介绍了美国著名作家Herman Melville所写的几本小说。他的前两本小说《泰比》和《奥姆》很受欢迎，但接下来的《白鲸记》和《皮埃尔》不受欢迎，于是Melville决定转去写诗歌。但在他去世后，他的作品《白鲸记》却受到了人们的追捧。所以本篇文章主要讲述的是作家Melville跌宕起伏的人生。故选C项。 主题01 人与自我 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur (企业家), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them. It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it?” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain. With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting experiments to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria. Moore then used her savings to get her business of the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product-Cancandy. As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile. Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit (利润). Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore. 1．How did Moore react to her dad’s warning? A．She argued with him. B．She tried to find a way out. C．She paid no attention. D．She chose to turn to dentists. 2．What is special about CanCandy? A．It is beneficial to dental health. B．It is free of sweeteners. C．It is sweeter than other candies. D．It is produced to a dentists recipe. 3．What can be inferred about Alice Moore’s attitude towards life? A．She is only focused on business success. B．She balances business and a normal teenage life well. C．She thinks making profit is the most important thing. D．She is too busy with her company to have a normal life. 4．Why does Alice Moore donate 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles? A．To gain more popularity for her company. B．To get more financial support for her business. C．To use her ability to bring happiness to others. D．To meet the requirement of the law. 5．What can we learn from Alice Moore’s story? A．Fame is a great thirst of the young. B．A youth is to be regarded with respect. C．Positive thinking and action result in success. D．Success means getting personal desires satisfied. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了青少年企业家爱丽丝·摩尔的创业历程，她发明了一种对牙齿有益的糖果，创立了自己的公司，并积极回馈社会。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it?”(但摩尔厌倦了错过糖果。所以她想避开这个警告，“为什么我不能做一种对牙齿有好处的健康糖果，这样我的父母就不能拒绝它了？”)”可知，摩尔对她爸爸的警告的反应是她试图找到一个解决办法。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them. (到她13岁时，她的公司已经价值数百万美元，发明了一种超级甜食，可以保护孩子们的牙齿，而不是破坏它们)”以及第三段“Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.(因此，她成功地制造出一种只使用天然甜味剂的糖果，这种糖果可以减少口腔细菌)”可知，CanCandy的特别之处在于它对牙齿健康有益。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit (利润). Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. (与此同时，在父母的帮助下，摩尔通常能够过上正常的青少年生活。虽然她很早就创办了自己的公司，但她主要不是为了利润。摩尔想利用自己独特的才能帮助别人找到笑容)”可推知，爱丽丝·摩尔对生活的态度是她很好地平衡了生意和正常的青少年生活。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore. (摩尔想利用自己独特的才能帮助别人找到笑容。她将AilicCandy利润的10%捐赠给Big Smiles。凭借她的天赋和决心，爱丽丝·摩尔的极限似乎是无限的)”可推知，爱丽丝·摩尔将AilicCandy公司10%的利润捐给Big Smiles，是因为她想用自己的能力给别人带来快乐。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段“By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them. (到她13岁时，她的公司已经价值数百万美元，发明了一种超级甜食，可以保护孩子们的牙齿，而不是破坏它们)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了爱丽丝·摩尔的创业故事，她从小就对糖果感兴趣，后来在父亲的提醒下，她决心发明一种对牙齿有益的糖果。经过两年的研究和实验，她终于成功了，并创立了自己的公司。她的糖果越来越受欢迎，她也因此成为了一位年轻的企业家。同时，她也没有忘记回馈社会，她将公司利润的一部分捐赠给了慈善机构，由此可推知，我们能从爱丽丝·摩尔的故事中学到的是积极的思考和行动会带来成功。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津·期中）Growing up, I struggled greatly with acne (痤疮). I truly felt awful upon catching a look of myself in the mirror. I turned to makeup as a way in which to hide, and out of all the products I could have chosen, I chose the tickets of the thick. Is struggling with acne really the worst thing that can happen? No. But throughout my teenage years, YES. If simply getting up 30 minutes earlier every morning was going to help me feel better and accepted, then of course I was going to do it. Fortunately, after years of trying a variety of acne remedies (治疗), I was able to find a solution, and rarely struggled with my skin since. However, I still find myself applying a layer of makeup every single day. Why? Ultimately, I’ve found that it’s like putting on a mask that gives me power. It’s like a way of telling myself, “OK, I am ready! I can do this!” As one of the best teachers I ever had taught me — “Lippy (lipsticks) on, smile on.” Do the thing that empowers you and makes you happy, and it’ll help you bring your best to every day. Last year, I traveled to the UK to compete in the England Athletics Senior Championships. Lo and behold, the following morning — race day — I went to get my makeup out of bag and it wasn’t there. I’d left it in the Isle of Man! It sounds so silly, but my heart sank. Finally, I knew I was there to do one thing — RACE — be it with make up or without, and in all honesty, no amount of makeup can match the empowerment that comes from knowing the amount of hard work that has been invested and devoted to race hard. It was pouring down with rain, so perhaps it was a good thing in disguise(伪装), and I fortunately went on to have one of my best races of that year. Point proven — makeup helps me feel increasingly energised and positive, but I don’t always need it. 1．What did the author think about wearing makeup during her teenage years? A．Worthwhile. B．Shameful. C．Time-consuming. D．Eye-catching. 2．Why does the author still apply some makeup? A．It has become a habit. B．It makes her stand out. C．It boosts her confidence. D．It helps her manage stress. 3．Why did the author race without makeup in the UK last year? A．It was not allowed. B．She left it somewhere. C．She wanted a change. D．It was pointless in the rain. 4．What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? A．The rain. B．The makeup. C．The race. D．The empowerment. 5．What might be the best title for the text? A．A Battle Won B．Makeup or No Makeup C．Lippy On, Smile On D．An unforgettable race 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者个人与痤疮斗争的经历，以及化妆对其心理状态和自信的影响，并通过一次比赛经历进一步阐述了化妆并非其成功的必要条件，但确实能带来积极的心理效应。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“If simply getting up 30 minutes earlier every morning was going to help me feel better and accepted, then of course I was going to do it.(如果每天仅仅早起30分钟就能让我感觉好一些并且被他人接受，那我当然会这么做。)”可知，作者认为如果仅仅是每天早起30分钟去化妆就能让自己感觉更好并且被他人接受，那么她当然会这么做。这表明在作者青少年时期，她觉得化妆是值得的，因为它能带来让自己感觉好和被接受的好处。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Ultimately, I’ve found that it’s like putting on a mask that gives me power. It’s like a way of telling myself, “OK, I am ready! I can do this!” As one of the best teachers I ever had taught me — “Lippy(lipsticks) on, smile on.” Do the thing that empowers you and makes you happy, and it’ll help you bring your best to every day.(归根结底，我发现化妆就像是戴上了一个赋予我力量的面具。这就像是在告诉自己：“好的，我准备好了！我能行！”就像我曾遇到的一位最优秀的老师教我的那样——“涂好口红，保持微笑。”去做那些能赋予你力量、让你开心的事情，这会帮助你每天都展现出最好的自己。)”可知，作者认为化妆就像戴上一个赋予她力量的面具，化妆能让她告诉自己“我准备好了！我能行！”，做让自己获得力量和开心的事情能帮助她每天展现出最好的自己。也就是说化妆能够增强她的自信心。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Last year, I traveled to the UK to compete in the England Athletics Senior Championships. Lo and behold, the following morning — race day — I went to get my makeup out of bag and it wasn’t there. I’d left it in the Isle of Man! It sounds so silly, but my heart sank.(去年，我前往英国参加英格兰田径高级锦标赛。你猜怎么着，比赛当天的第二天早上，我去包里拿化妆品，却发现它不在那儿。我把它落在马恩岛了！听起来很傻，但我的心一下子沉了下去。)”可知，作者去英国参加英格兰田径高级锦标赛，比赛当天早上她去拿化妆品时发现不在包里，原来是把化妆品落在马恩岛了。所以作者去年在英国比赛时没有化妆是因为她把化妆品落在别的地方了。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据最后一段划线单词所在句“It was pouring down with rain, so perhaps it was a good thing in disguise (伪装)(当时雨下得很大，所以这也许是一件看似糟糕实则幸运的事)”可推测，“it”指的是上文提到的“下大雨”；下雨是一件糟糕的事情，但是作者没法化妆又遇到了大雨又是一件幸运的事情。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章开篇讲述作者青少年时期因痤疮而依赖化妆来遮掩，后来即使皮肤问题解决了，仍每天化妆，因为化妆能增强自信。接着叙述作者去年去英国参加比赛时没带化妆品，原本担心，但最后发现不化妆也能取得好成绩，意识到化妆虽能带来积极感受，但并非总是必需。选项B“Makeup or No Makeup(化妆还是不化妆)”很好地涵盖了文章中作者对化妆的依赖、化妆对自己的意义以及后来发现不化妆也能成功的内容，体现了作者对化妆态度的转变，是对文章主旨的恰当概括。故选B。 主题02 人与社会 Passage 1 （23-24高一下·天津·期中）“Do you want to go to work with me today?” Asked my father one day when I was nine or 10 years old. He had never taken me to work with him before. How could I have said no? I had no idea where my father worked, nor how he earned a living. All I knew, back around 1992, was that he left our house every morning before we woke up and came back every night after we finished dinner. So, I gave him a positive answer. My dad drove us south to the city of Newark, where he was born. There we entered a middle-class apartment building. He made the rounds doing regular duty for the next few hours with me following closely. He checked the basic systems and services. He collected rents. He carried around a case of tools in case he needed to fix a broken door or get a washing machine running again. He took me to work with him a few other times over the years. I always loved going. I got to see him in action, doing his job among other people, out in the wider world and looking important, even heroic. I felt proud of him, proud to be his son. I wish he had taken me more often. Years later, I followed this tradition. I took my daughter Caroline with me to my office for a day. She saw me in a glassed-off conference room brainstorming with colleagues, on the phone talking with clients and — no doubt the most attractive scene of all — on my computer writing a report. With any luck, my daughter felt the same pride I had felt with my own father. Today fewer and fewer kids get the same opportunity. Maybe we should make this a tradition. 11．Why did the author agree to go to work with his father for the first time? A．He wanted to earn money for himself. B．He was forced to go by his father. C．He was curious about his father’s job. D．He intended to repair their relationship. 12．What tasks did the author’s father do? A．Checking systems, collecting rents, and fixing appliances. B．Working with colleagues and brainstorming ideas. C．Answering phone calls and organizing paperwork. D．Writing reports and attending meetings regularly. 13．How did the author feel after seeing his father work? A．He felt pity for his father. B．He admired his father’s skills. C．He thought highly of his father. D．He questioned his father’s choice. 14．What tradition did the author follow years later with his own daughter? A．Repairing broken doors and washing machines. B．Bringing her to his workplace for a day. C．Calling the clients and writing reports. D．Taking her to visit his hometown. 15．How did the author’s experience with his dad influence him? A．It helped him build a successful career. B．It developed his great talents for business. C．It deepened his understanding of his work. D．It made him proud and follow the same tradition. 【答案】11．C 12．A 13．C 14．B 15．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者小时候被父亲带去上班的经历，以及作者长大后也带自己女儿去上班的经历。 11．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“How could I have said no? I had no idea where my father worked, nor how he earned a living.(我怎么能拒绝呢？我不知道父亲在哪里工作，也不知道他是如何谋生的。)”可知，作者不知道父亲在哪里工作，也不知道他如何谋生，因此他对父亲的工作充满了好奇。当父亲提出要带他去上班时，他自然同意了，因为他对父亲的工作充满了好奇心，想要了解父亲是如何工作的。故选C。 12．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“There we entered a middle-class apartment building. He made the rounds doing regular duty for the next few hours with me following closely. He checked the basic systems and services. He collected rents. He carried around a case of tools in case he needed to fix a broken door or get a washing machine running again.(在那里，我们进入了一栋中产阶级的公寓楼。在接下来的几个小时里，他例行巡视，我紧随其后。他检查了基本的系统和服务。他收租金。他随身带着一箱工具，以防需要修理坏了的门或让洗衣机重新运转起来。)”可知，作者父亲的工作任务包括检查基本系统和服务、收取租金以及如果需要的话，使用工具修理破损的门或让洗衣机重新运转。故选A。 13．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“I got to see him in action, doing his job among other people, out in the wider world and looking important, even heroic. I felt proud of him, proud to be his son.(我看到他在行动，和其他人一起做他的工作，在更广阔的世界里，看起来很重要，甚至是英雄。我为他感到骄傲，为自己是他的儿子感到骄傲。)”可知，作者看到自己父亲工作时的情景，表达了对父亲的钦佩和自豪。因此，作者高度评价了他的父亲。故选C。 14．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Years later, I followed this tradition. I took my daughter Caroline with me to my office for a day.(多年以后，我沿袭了这个传统。我带着女儿卡洛琳去办公室待了一天。)”可知，作者多年后遵循了这一传统，即带自己的女儿去办公室待一天。故选B。 15．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“I got to see him in action, doing his job among other people, out in the wider world and looking important, even heroic. I felt proud of him, proud to be his son.(我看到他在行动，和其他人一起做他的工作，在更广阔的世界里，看起来很重要，甚至是英雄。我为他感到骄傲，为自己是他的儿子感到骄傲。)”以及文章第五段“Years later, I followed this tradition. I took my daughter Caroline with me to my office for a day.(多年以后，我沿袭了这个传统。我带着女儿卡洛琳去办公室待了一天。)”和“With any luck, my daughter felt the same pride I had felt with my own father. (如果幸运的话，我的女儿感到了和我对自己父亲一样的骄傲。)”可知，作者与父亲一起工作的经历让他对父亲的工作产生了骄傲感，并在多年后自己也遵循了这一传统，带自己的女儿去办公室待了一天。这表明这段经历不仅让作者感到骄傲，还促使他模仿父亲，与女儿分享了相似的体验。因此，选项D“It made him proud and follow the same tradition.(它让他感到骄傲并遵循同样的传统)”最能准确地描述作者与父亲的经验对他的影响。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津河北·期中）I’m not a fan of patchwork quilts (拼缝被子). While I appreciate the feelings and effort put into making them, I usually don’t really care about the end result. Surprisingly, however, there is a small patchwork quilt in my home. This quilt originally belonged to my mother. In her later years, after my father passed away, she joined a weekly ‘book club’ with some women from the neighborhood. In fact, it was more of an excuse to get together and drink coffee. One of the ladies, Emily, was skilled in handicrafts and she made my mother a small quilt. For years, this quilt sat folded on a chair in my mom’s living room. It went with her when she moved to a small, one-bedroom suite at an assisted living facility (辅助生活机构). I never saw my mother use it throughout all those years. During one of my visits, I playfully teased (取笑) my mom about her never using the quilt and asked her why she kept it. She said it was because it was a gift from Emily. I questioned further, as she was not particularly close to Emily and did not even like the quilt’s design. Her response remained the same: Because it was from Emily. After thinking this over for several days, I came to realize that the quilt’s value did not lie in its appearance or in its maker, but rather in the significance it held for my mother about neighborliness, community and caring for one another. I inherited (继承) the quilt more than a decade ago and it has remained folded on a shelf ever since. My plan is to one day gift it to my daughter, but I won’t pressure her to keep it, although I’m secretly hoping she will. Patchwork quilts hold stories. The tales we attach to what we see and do enrich our lives, turning the ordinary into something magical. 16．What was the author’s attitude towards patchwork quilts at the beginning? A．The author was eager to learn about them. B．The author didn’t care much for them. C．The author was very fond of them. D．The author admired them greatly. 17．What was the true purpose of the author’s mother attending the “book club”? A．To socialize with neighbors. B．To share handcrafting skills. C．To learn how to make coffee. D．To discuss the books they read. 18．Why did the author’s mother keep the quilt for years without using it? A．She found it too beautiful to use. B．She planned to give it to her daughter. C．It reminded her of the weekly book club. D．It represented the values of community and care. 19．What did the author do with the quilt after inheriting it? A．The author gave it away to a friend. B．The author kept it folded on a shelf. C．The author used it frequently. D．The author redecorated it. 20．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．The stories can make our ordinary life more exciting. B．Patchwork quilts are valuable because they are handmade. C．Ordinary objects can become magical through the stories we tell. D．The craftsmanship of patchwork quilts is what makes them special. 【答案】16．B 17．A 18．D 19．B 20．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文通过一个具体的物品——拼缝被子，探讨了家庭、友情和社区的重要性。作者通过个人经历，表达了对情感连接和传承的深刻理解和感悟。 16．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I’m not a fan of patchwork quilts. While I appreciate the feelings and effort put into making them, I usually don’t really care about the end result.(我不喜欢拼缝被子。虽然我欣赏制作它们所付出的感情和努力，但我通常并不关心最终结果。)”可知，作者最初对拼缝被子并不在意。故选B项。 17．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In her later years, after my father passed away, she joined a weekly ‘book club’ with some women from the neighborhood. In fact, it was more of an excuse to get together and drink coffee.(在我父亲去世后的晚年，她加入了社区里一些妇女每周一次的“读书俱乐部”。事实上，这只是她们聚在一起喝咖啡的一个借口。)”可知，作者的母亲参加“读书俱乐部”的真正目的是为了与邻居们社交。故选A项。 18．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“She said it was because it was a gift from Emily. I questioned further, as she was not particularly close to Emily and did not even like the quilt’s design. Her response remained the same: Because it was from Emily.(她说这是因为它是Emily送的礼物。我进一步追问，因为她与Emily并不特别亲近，甚至不喜欢被子的设计。她的回答依然如故：因为它是Emily送的。)”以及第五段中的“I came to realize that the quilt’s value did not lie in its appearance or in its maker, but rather in the significance it held for my mother about neighborliness, community and caring for one another.(我意识到，被子的价值不在于它的外观或制作者，而在于它对母亲关于邻里关系、社区和相互关怀的意义。)”可以推断，作者的母亲保留被子多年未使用的原因是它代表了社区和关怀的价值。故选D项。 19．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“I inherited the quilt more than a decade ago and it has remained folded on a shelf ever since.(我十多年前继承了这块被子，从那以后它一直折叠在架子上。)”可知，作者继承被子后一直将其折叠放在架子上。故选B项。 20．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Patchwork quilts hold stories. The tales we attach to what we see and do enrich our lives, turning the ordinary into something magical.(拼缝被子承载着故事。我们赋予所见所为的故事丰富了我们的生活，将平凡变为神奇。)”可以推断，最后一段的大意是普通的物品通过我们讲述的故事变得非凡。故选C项。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25高一下·天津南开·期末）Doing squats (深蹲) is tiring enough, but imagine doing them with a fully grown adult on your back! This is exactly what Shi Wei, known as Tie Dou online,does to achieve the strong leg muscles and physical fitness demands of her passion: racing. From March 21 to 23, the 2025 Formula One Heineken Chinese Grand Prix will be held at the Shanghai International Circuit. One of the competitors will be28-year-old Shi Wei, the first Chinese female driver of the all-female racing series launched by F1 Academy, a groundbreaking (开创性的) all-female for racing her to transition from childhood, leading her to a race car driver. Shi’s passion for racing began in her childhood, leading her to transition from a media professional to a race car driver. “ When I was young, the only exposure (接触) I had to racing was through video games like Need for Speed(《极品飞车》). It planted a seed in my heart, ” Shi said. She quit her job in 2018 and the turning point came in 2020 when she encountered a real Formula One racing car on the track for the first time. This unforgettable experience made her deep-seated dream of racing even clearer. A series of outstanding performances have earned her the qualification (资格) to join the competition. To prepare for the competition, Shi is doing intense (高强度的) training in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. Her daily schedule is packed,including physical training, recovery courses and track driving. Female racers need to put in extra effort when it comes to physical fitness.Just pressing the heavy steering wheels and brake pedals (制动踏板) needs 45 to55 kg of force. To generate enough braking force, she has carried out intense leg training. “Sometimes when I’m on a business trip and can’t go to the gym, I do squats with a male colleague on my back,” she said. “My neck grew 2.5 centimeters thicker in three months, and my physique (体格) became stronger.” As an increasing number of Chinese women have been stepping into the world of motorsports in recent years, Shi said that her goal goes beyond personal achievements. “I hope to inspire more women to enter the world of motorsports through my efforts,” she said. 11．Why does Shi Wei do squats with a fully grown adult on her back? A．To show off her strength. B．To build strong leg muscles. C．To help her colleague exercise. D．Because she likes this special exercise. 12．What makes Shi Wei’s participation in the F1 Academy groundbreaking? A．She is the youngest competitor. B．She is the driver with the most experience. C．She is the only driver who has changed careers. D．She is the first Chinese female driver in the series. 13．How did Shi Wei first get exposed to racing? A．By reading racing magazines. B．By talking with professional racers. C．By watching real racing competitions. D．Through video games like Need for Speed. 14．What is Shi Wei’s broader goal beyond racing? A．To become a celebrity in the field. B．To open a racing school for the young lovers. C．To inspire more women to join motorsports. D．To design her own racing car for the competition. 【答案】11．B 12．D 13．D 14．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了中国首位全女性赛车系列F1 Academy的女车手师炜(网名铁豆)的故事。 11．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“This is exactly what Shi Wei, known as Tie Dou online, does to achieve the strong leg muscles and physical fitness demands of her passion: racing. (这正是师炜，网名铁豆，她正是通过这种方式来锻炼出强壮的腿部肌肉以及保持良好的身体素质，以满足她所热爱的运动项目——赛跑所提出的要求。)”可知，师炜背着一个成年人做深蹲是为了锻炼强壮的腿部肌肉。故选B项。 12．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“One of the competitors will be 28-year-old Shi Wei, the first Chinese female driver of the all-female racing series launched by F1 Academy (参赛者之一是28岁的师炜，她是F1学院推出的全女性赛车系列中的首位中国女车手)”可知，师炜的参赛具有开创性是因为她是该系列中的首位中国女车手。故选D项。 13．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“‘When I was young, the only exposure I had to racing was through video games like Need for Speed. It planted a seed in my heart,’ Shi said. (师炜说：“我小时候唯一接触过的赛车就是通过像《极品飞车》这样的电子游戏。它在我心中埋下了一颗种子。”)”可知，师炜最初是通过像《极品飞车》这样的电子游戏接触赛车的。故选D项。 14．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“As an increasing number of Chinese women have been stepping into the world of motorsports in recent years, Shi said that her goal goes beyond personal achievements. (近年来，越来越多的中国女性步入赛车运动领域，师炜说，她的目标不仅仅是个人成就。)”以及“‘I hope to inspire more women to enter the world of motorsports through my efforts,’ she said. (她说：“我希望通过自己的努力，激励更多女性进入赛车运动领域。”)”可知，师炜在赛车领域有更广阔的目标，即激励更多女性加入赛车运动。故选C项。 Passage 2 （24-25高一下·天津滨海新·期末）John Bramblitt is an artist who learned to see through his paintbrush when his world went dark. Before going blind at the age of 30, he had never painted before. But now his works are talked about around the world, and his experience is inspiring millions. Bramblitt is an artist whose work is defined by fearless and expressive palettes (调色板), and speaks volumes. The meanings he expresses in his works are diverse. It is hard to imagine that the man behind the colorful paintings is a blind man. Fourteen years ago, he suffered complications from epilepsy (癫痫) that left him irreversibly blind. “When I first lost my sight I was really angry. I was so angry that I wouldn’t admit that I was angry. I was angry at everything. Everything in the world that was important in my life seemed to be taken away from me. I couldn’t leave my apartment by my own. I couldn’t read, and I couldn’t write anymore,” he said. Losing his eyesight was a turning point in Bramblitt’s life. He calls it “the deepest,darkest hole.” But he eventually climbed out of that hole, by picking up the paintbrush. “I had thought about painting before. It might be horrible to say, but I didn’t think I’d be very good at it. When I lost my sight, I thought well I didn’t have to look at it anyway, so I thought I would give it a try,” he said. “When I first started painting, I never thought of showing it to anybody ever. It’s just something that I needed to do, to let it out. The whole thing of painting is really symbolic to prove that I still have some sort of perception (感知) that I could still see. He has never seen his wife or his young son, but it is clear that he knows exactly what they look like. His portraits are proof that his fingertips are every bit as perceptive as his eyes once were. Bramblitt’s art is gaining notice in galleries around the world. He can often be found in museums or at schools, teaching his technique and what he has learned about life and color to children. 15．What does the underlined part “speaks volumes” mean in Paragraph One? A．earns a lot. B．means a lot. C．gains much respect. D．succeeds in expression. 16．What was John Bramblitt’s life-changing event? A．His first painting exhibition. B．His teaching career in museums and schools. C．His marriage and having a son. D．His suffering from epilepsy and becoming blind. 17．Which of the following is TRUE? A．It was harder for Bramblitt to paint after he was blind. B．Bramblitt had more time to learn to paint after he got blind. C．Bramblitt had been afraid that what he was going to paint would look bad. D．It was much better for the blind to learn to paint. 18．We can infer from the passage that ________ . A．Bramblitt had sold everything to stop his blindness B．Bramblitt learned to paint to show his talent in painting C．Bramblitt’s works attract wide attraction in the world D．Bramblitt paints a picture directly by the image in his mind 19．What is the best title of the passage? A．Painting a New World in Darkness B．The Dilemma of a Blind Artist C．Epilepsy and Its Impact D．Teaching Art after Losing Sight 【答案】15．B 16．D 17．C 18．C 19．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了John Bramblitt在30岁因癫痫失明后开始学画画，他的作品意义丰富，在世界上受到关注，他还向孩子们传授绘画技巧和生活感悟。 15．词句猜测题。根据划线短语后“The meanings he expresses in his works are diverse. (他在作品中表达的意义是多样的。)”可知，他的作品有很多意义。由此可推断“speaks volumes”意思是“意味着很多；意义重大”。故选B项。 16．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Fourteen years ago, he suffered complications from epilepsy (癫痫) that left him irreversibly blind. (十四年前，他因癫痫并发症导致不可逆转的失明。)”和第三段中“Losing his eyesight was a turning point in Bramblitt’s life. (失去视力是Bramblitt生活的转折点。)”可知，他患癫痫并失明是他人生的转折点。故选D项。 17．细节理解题。根据第三段中“I had thought about painting before. It might be horrible to say, but I didn’t think I’d be very good at it. (我以前就想过画画。说出来可能很可怕，但我觉得自己不会画得很好。)”可知，Bramblitt之前一直担心自己画的东西会很难看，所以“Bramblitt had been afraid that what he was going to paint would look bad. (布兰布利特一直担心他要画的东西会看起来很糟糕。)”是正确表述。故选C项。 18．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Bramblitt’s art is gaining notice in galleries around the world.(Bramblitt的艺术作品在世界各地的画廊受到关注。)”可推断，他的作品在世界上吸引了广泛的关注。故选C项。 19．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第三段中“When I lost my sight, I thought well I didn’t have to look at it anyway, so I thought I would give it a try (当我失明后，我想反正我也不用看它，所以我想我可以试一试)”以及最后一段中“Bramblitt’s art is gaining notice in galleries around the world. (Bramblitt的艺术作品在世界各地的画廊受到关注。)”可知，Bramblitt在黑暗(失明)中开始绘画并取得成就，开启了新的世界。A项“Painting a New World in Darkness. (在黑暗中描绘一个新世界。)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选A项。 Passage 3 （24-25高一下·天津和平·期末）The Feather of Impermanence (无常) Would you spend 30 minutes every day looking at a kitty and interacting with it? Even it is just an electronic kitty? Recently, Zhao Shuo @Zhao Shuo’s Journey to the West, a Tiktok riding broadcaster, and his cat Wukong, whom he met and adopted on his way to the west, became popular on the Internet. Zhao Shuo’s videos showed towering snow-capped mountains, winding rivers, and his fluffy cat, Wukong. Like a magnet, they appealed to millions of tired city people. For months, fans enjoyed their “digital pet,” sending warm greetings like “Goodnight, Wukong” across screens. Zhao Shuo kept cycling outdoors, covering 12,000 miles, half of which was with Wukong since their meeting in Kanas, Xinjiang. Many amusing little things happened on their journey, and Wukong’s arrival also made Zhao’s video clips more lively and vivid. In a world of constant wanting and stress, their simple journey shone brightly. People saw real innocence (天真) and freedom, making their own material lives seem pale. Then came the switch. Wukong suddenly died of uncertain reasons, and even to this day, there are many doubts surrounding his death, which was so unacceptable that people kept desperately asking why — but their cries were about more than a lost cat. Wukong’s death felt like the death of innocence itself. We long for safety, happiness, and warmth to last forever, like solid rocks. Wukong’s unexplained end destroyed that dream like lightning. It showed life’s cruel truth: everything is fragile, and fate is unpredictable. It left a heavy emptiness. Zhao Shuo drove 1,500 miles to bury Wukong back in Kanas. This long journey through grief was his valley of sorrow. The song” Dear You” cried out his pain — but the true strength from his action isn’t just tears. Facing severe loss, finding your way from the ruins, that is growth. By returning Wukong to Kanas Lake’s clear water, he touched life’s deepest truth: even when love is broken, its unseen bond remains strong. Wukong, that light feather, was blown away by the wind of change. He took our dream of perfect safety with him. Yet, he also lifted a veil (面纱): trying to hold happiness tight is like grasping sand — it slips away. True peace isn’t a high wall against life’s storms. It’s like Kanas Lake. After mountains, clouds, wind, and rain paint its surface, it stays clear and deep. It holds all changes yet still reflects the whole sky — embracing every cloud and bird. Life’s meaning isn’t found in castles built up with material accumulation, or in chasing forever-happiness. It lives in the wide field of the heart. Our deepest freedom and widest peace are found simply, not by avoiding loss, but by walking through its storm. Losing Wukong taught us this: accepting impermanence is the path to inner calm and the truest freedom. 20．What is the probable meaning of the underlined word in the second paragraph? A．impact B．threat C．encouragement D．attraction 21．The third paragraph primarily serves to ________. A．illustrate the contrast between idealism and severe reality B．mark a turning point in the narrative’s emotional tone C．criticize public skepticism towards unexpected events D．emphasize the medical mystery of Wukong’s death 22．What can be inferred from Zhao Shuo’s act of driving 1,500 miles to bury Wukong in Kanas? A．His journey symbolized a process of facing up to sadness and acceptance. B．He rejected the reality of impermanence through denial. C．He sought public sympathy through a dramatic action. D．His primary goal was to fulfill Wukong’s presumed last wish. 23．The author’s central message in the passage is that ________. A．material pursuits unavoidably lead to emptiness B．pet companionship is essential for emotional healing C．true freedom arises from embracing the ever-changing nature of life D．the fame gained from social media cannot relieve an enormous personal loss 【答案】20．D 21．B 22．A 23．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要通过讲述抖音骑行主播赵朔和他的猫悟空的故事，表达了真正的自由源于接受生活的无常。 20．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Zhao Shuo’s videos showed towering snow-capped mountains, winding rivers, and his fluffy cat, Wukong. (赵朔的视频里有巍峨的雪山、蜿蜒的河流和他毛茸茸的小猫悟空。)”和下文“they appealed to millions of tired city people (它们吸引着千百万疲惫的城里人)” 可推知这里把视频比作磁铁，磁铁是有吸力的，所以划线词与“attraction (吸引力)” 意思相近。故选D。 21．推理判断题。前两段描述了赵朔和悟空的美好旅程以及他们受到粉丝喜爱的情况，氛围是积极的。而第三段“Then came the switch. Wukong suddenly died of uncertain reasons, and even to this day, there are many doubts surrounding his death, which was so unacceptable that people kept desperately asking why — but their cries were about more than a lost cat. (然后发生了转变。悟空突然死亡，原因不明，直到今天，关于他的死亡仍有许多疑问，这让人难以接受，人们一直在拼命地问为什么，但他们的哭泣不仅仅是为了一只走失的猫。)”画风突变，情感基调从之前的美好、温馨转变为悲伤、沉重，所以推断出第三段主要标志着叙述情感基调的一个转折点。故选B。 22．推理判断题。根据第四段“This long journey through grief was his valley of sorrow. The song” Dear You” cried out his pain — but the true strength from his action isn’t just tears. Facing severe loss, finding your way from the ruins, that is growth. By returning Wukong to Kanas Lake’s clear water, he touched life’s deepest truth: even when love is broken, its unseen bond remains strong. (这段漫长的悲伤之旅是他的悲伤之谷。《亲爱的你》这首歌表达了他的痛苦，但他的行动所蕴含的真正力量不仅仅是眼泪。面对严重的损失，在废墟中找到自己的路，这就是成长。通过让悟空回到喀纳斯湖清澈的湖水中，他触及了生命中最深的真理：即使爱破裂，它看不见的纽带仍然牢固。)” 由此推断赵朔开车1500英里去埋葬悟空，这个旅程象征着他面对悲伤并接受现实的过程。故选A。 23．推理判断题。作者通过讲述了悟空的死亡以及赵朔的应对，以及最后一句“Losing Wukong taught us this: accepting impermanence is the path to inner calm and the truest freedom. (失去悟空教会了我们：接受无常是通往内心平静和真正自由的道路。)”可推断出作者的中心信息是真正的自由源于拥抱生活不断变化的本质。故选C。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $