专题02 阅读理解 记叙文（期中真题汇编，四川专用）高一英语下学期

专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题 01 人与自我 —— 成长与挑战 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省凉山州西昌市·期中） Two Canadian teenagers, Joshua Wentges-Faiz and Leo Gunawardena, have been taking on a series of remarkable challenges. Their most recent feat(壮举) involved following the Lake Ontario coastline for 73 kilometers, walking from Toronto to Hamilton, Canada, in about 18 hours. “We like to challenge ourselves physically and mentally. We like to overcome challenges like these. And we feel as though going on a long walk is kind of just the purest form of challenge that you can have,” Gunawardena told CBC News. With very little preparation, the two 16-year-olds began their journey at 6 am, starting in darkness and finishing before midnight. They took several breaks, stopping at benches with nice views along the way. On their walk, one of the dazzling sights they encountered was an abandoned cargo ship. “You’d be surprised by the amount of things that you don’t see when you’re driving and that you will see when you’re taking your time walking,” said Gunawardena. However, the journey was not only a physical trial (考验) but also a significant mental challenge. There were moments of loneliness for the pair, requiring them to support each other along the way. Around 70 km into the walk, they came across a person on a bridge who appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis. “I wasn’t sure what was going to happen ... me and Leo, we tried to convince(说服) him out of it and ended up calling the police, and the situation was deescalated(缓和) and everyone was OK,” Wentges-Faiz told CBC News. The walk is now long over but Wentges-Faiz and Gunawardena are not done challenging themselves, with plans to embark on(开始) a two-day 100 km walk in the near future. 1．What was the main purpose of Joshua and Leo’s walk along the Lake Ontario coastline? A．To create a travel guide. B．To compete in a walking contest. C．To push their body and mind limits. D．To measure the time to cover the length. 2．What unexpected sight did the teenagers observe during their walk? A．Midnight stars. B．A deserted ship. C．A beautiful sunset. D．Breathtaking beaches. 3．What can be inferred about Joshua and Leo’s response to the mental health crisis? A．They made wrong decisions. B．They failed in the mental trail. C．They are two inexperienced hikers. D．They are good at handling emergencies. 4．Where is the passage most likely from? A．A travel guide. B．A newspaper. C．A fantasy novel. D．A history textbook. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇人物特写。文章主要讲述了两名加拿大16岁少年Joshua Wentges-Faiz与Leo Gunawardena历时18小时徒步73公里穿越安大略湖沿岸的挑战经历。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段““We like to challenge ourselves physically and mentally. We like to overcome challenges like these. And we feel as though going on a long walk is kind of just the purest form of challenge that you can have,” Gunawardena told CBC News.(Gunawardena在接受加拿大广播公司（CBC）新闻采访时表示：“我们喜欢在身体和精神上挑战自我。我们乐于克服诸如此类的挑战。而且我们觉得，进行一次长途步行在某种程度上是最纯粹的挑战形式。”)”可知，Joshua Wentges-Faiz与Leo Gunawardena喜欢在身体和精神上挑战自己，他们觉得长途步行是一种纯粹的挑战形式，他们想要克服这样的挑战。也就是说，他们沿着安大略湖海岸线步行的主要目的是挑战他们身体和精神的极限。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“On their walk, one of the dazzling sights they encountered was an abandoned cargo ship.(在步行过程中，他们遇到的一处令人惊艳的景象是一艘废弃的货船。)”可知，在他们的步行过程中，遇到的令人惊艳的景象之一是一艘废弃的货船。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Around 70 km into the walk, they came across a person on a bridge who appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis. “I wasn’t sure what was going to happen ... me and Leo, we tried to convince(说服) him out of it and ended up calling the police, and the situation was deescalated(缓和) and everyone was OK,” Wentges-Faiz told CBC News.(在步行到大约70公里的时候，他们在一座桥上遇到了一个似乎正处于精神健康危机中的人。Wentges-Faiz在接受加拿大广播公司新闻采访时说：“我不确定会发生什么…… 我和Leo试图说服他放弃（轻生的念头），最后我们报了警，情况得到了缓和，大家都平安无事。”)”可知，在步行大约70公里时，他们遇到一个似乎有精神健康危机的人，他们试图说服此人，最后报了警，使情况得到了缓和，大家都平安无事。由此可推测，他们擅长处理紧急情况。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要讲述了两名加拿大青少年约书亚和利奥沿着安大略湖海岸线步行的经历，包括他们步行的目的、途中的见闻以及遇到的紧急情况等。文中还引用了他们接受CBC新闻采访时说的话，并且以一种客观、纪实的方式呈现这些信息。而报纸经常会报道各种人物的事迹和新闻事件，本文这种对青少年挑战自我经历的报道符合报纸的风格，而且文中引用CBC新闻的采访也进一步表明它可能来自报纸。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下四川省合江县马街中学校·期中） During the summer, Hu Miaokun, a 19-year-old diagnosed with congenital (先天的) deafness, received offers from seven universities, making years of determined efforts. Born in 2005 in a village in Hubei province, Hu lost his father at five and later lived with his grandparents after his mother remarried. Supported by his family, he was admitted to a school for hearing-impaired children. “Adapting to life in a group was tough,” Hu signed. “When I first started school, everything felt frightening. I couldn’t hear anything, completely lost. I had to get used to the new environment, follow new rules, and learn how to interact with others. But over time, these challenges became easier to manage.” Hu recalls how his teachers used tailored techniques and tools to aid learning. These included multimedia lessons, hearing aids, speech recognition devices, and other assistive technologies. After middle school, Hu attended a specialized high school in Wuhan. For students with hearing and speech impairments, learning English proved particularly difficult. While many of his schoolmates had some basic knowledge of the language and were exposed to English through songs, movies, and everyday conversations, Hu had no prior exposure (接触), making the task even more challenging. “My key is reading, writing, and translation,” Hu signed. He created a detailed study plan and excelled. This year, Hu Miaokun took the national college entrance examination, or gaokao. His hard work paid off. Since May, Hu Miaokun has received offers from all seven universities to which he applied. Ultimately, Hu Miaokun decided to pursue product design at his dream school, Tianjin University of Technology. With ambitions of becoming a 3D designer specializing in product modeling, he is now focusing on mastering various modeling software, such as 3ds Max and Adobe Illustrator. “I’m deeply thankful to my aunt and everyone who has supported me,” Hu Miaokun signed. “I will continue to work hard in my studies and, in the future, use my skills to inspire and assist others.” 1．What was tough for Hu Miaokun to adapt himself to group life? A．Congenital deafness affected group life. B．Father’s death caused emotional pressure. C．School rules disagreed with rural habits. D．Delayed admission created skill gaps. 2．Why does the author mention English learning? A．To recommend the key to learning. B．To show the barriers Hu encountered. C．To highlight the importance of English. D．To promote daily interactions in English. 3．Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned about Hu Miaokun’s English learning? A．His schoolmates had prior exposure to English. B．He relied only on multimedia lessons to master English. C．He focused on reading, writing, and translation. D．The lack of early exposure to English increases the challenge. 4．What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．“Deaf” Teenagers in a World of Silence B．“Silent” but Not Silent: Hu Miaokun’s Sad Story C．Hearing-disadvantaged Teen’s Journey to University Success D．A Teenager’s Battle Against Silence: From Struggle to Survival 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了先天耳聋的胡森坤的求学经历。经过不懈努力，最终他收到了七所大学的拟录取通知书，而他最终选择了天津理工大学，并打算继续追求自己的梦想。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“When I first started school, everything felt frightening. I couldn’t hear anything, completely lost.(当我刚开始上学时，一切都让我感到恐惧。我什么也听不见，完全迷失了方向)”可知，先天性耳聋影响了胡森坤的集体生活。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第五段“While many of his schoolmates had some basic knowledge of the language and were exposed to English through songs, movies, and everyday conversations, Hu had no prior exposure (接触), making the task even more challenging.(他的许多同学都对英语有一些基本的了解，并且通过歌曲、电影和日常对话接触英语，而胡在此之前没有接触过英语，这使得这项任务更具挑战性)”可知，作者提到英语，是为了说明胡淼坤学习时所遇到的障碍。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Hu recalls how his teachers used tailored techniques and tools to aid learning. These included multimedia lessons, hearing aids, speech recognition devices, and other assistive technologies.(胡回忆起他的老师是如何使用量身定制的技术和工具来帮助学习的。其中包括多媒体课程、助听器、语音识别设备和其他辅助技术)”可知，多媒体课程老师提供的辅助工具之一并非他唯一依赖的。B选项“他只依靠多媒体课程来掌握英语”不是文章提到的内容。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。第一段“During the summer, Hu Miaokun, a 19-year-old diagnosed with congenital (先天的) deafness, received offers from seven universities, making years of determined efforts.(今年夏天，19岁患有先天性耳聋的胡淼坤通过多年的不懈努力，收到了7所大学的录取通知书)”可知，本文主要围绕胡淼坤的求学成功之路展开，虽然他患有先天性耳聋，但他克服了种种困难，最终考入心仪大学，去追求自己的梦想，所以C项“听力受损青少年的大学成功之路”最适合作本文标题。故选C。 主题 02 人与自我 —— 品格与修养 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省合江县马街中学校·期中） A four-year-old boy with autism (孤独症) had the experience of a lifetime when he entered a real bike competition by chance and won! His mother shared a memorable video of his victory on social media. The little boy was clearly proud to earn his very first award, looking excited as he posed in front of his small bike while holding the award. His smile lit up the faces of everyone present. The boy’s mother was deeply grateful to the adult players who went out of their way to make her child feel special during the competition. She knew that her son’s bike couldn’t be compared to the actual bikes on display that day, which were much larger and faster. However, the players in the event thought it was more important to make a little boy’s dream come true. “To the two bikers who should have taken first place and second place, they taught my son so much more than they know,” the mother said. “Thank you for being so kind.” While the boy enjoyed his first prize in the bike competition, she ensured that he understood the importance of showing respect for the rules of a sport and for the other players. She encouraged him to shake hands with the other winners, thank and congratulate them. Reflecting on the event, the mother wrote, “When adults go out of their way to show kindness to kids, especially some with higher needs, the influence lasts longer than most people know. Interactions like these can really change the course of a child’s life. My little son was so lucky to experience such kindness.” It was so sweet that the other adult cyclists made the cycle-loving boy the star of the show. He will remember the amazing day, which was filled with joy and encouragement, in his whole life. 1．Why did the boy win the competition? A．He had the fastest bike. B．He was the only participant. C．His mother was there to encourage him. D．Other players let him win on purpose. 2．What did the mother teach her son after his winning? A．The necessity of competition. B．The importance of first place. C．The importance of good sportsmanship. D．The necessity of self-congratulation. 3．What can we learn about the competition’s effect on the boy from the text? A．It is short-term. B．It is lasting. C．It is negative. D．It is unclear. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Kindness Fulfilled a Boy’s Dream B．A Mother’s Expectations for Her Son C．The Details of an Adult Bike Competition D．It Is Difficult to Raise a Child with Autism 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述成年车手善意让自闭症男孩赢得比赛的故事，母亲教导体育精神，温暖经历影响深远。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The boy’s mother was deeply grateful to the adult players who went out of their way to make her child feel special during the competition. She knew that her son’s bike couldn’t be compared to the actual bikes on display that day, which were much larger and faster.(男孩的母亲非常感谢那些在比赛中特意让她的孩子感到特别的成年运动员。她知道她儿子的自行车无法与那天展出的真正的自行车相比，后者要大得多，也快得多。)”可知，男孩的自行车不如其他选手，但他们故意让小男孩获胜。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“While the boy enjoyed his first prize in the bike competition, she ensured that he understood the importance of showing respect for the rules of a sport and for the other players. She encouraged him to shake hands with the other winners, thank and congratulate them.(当男孩在自行车比赛中获得第一名时，她确保他理解尊重运动规则和其他运动员的重要性。她鼓励他与其他获奖者握手，感谢并祝贺他们。)”可知，母亲教导孩子尊重规则与他人，强调体育精神，即这位母亲在儿子获胜后教了他良好体育精神的重要性。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“When adults go out of their way to show kindness to kids, especially some with higher needs, the influence lasts longer than most people know. Interactions like these can really change the course of a child’s life.(当成年人特意对孩子，尤其是那些有更高需求的孩子表现出善意时，这种影响的持续时间比大多数人所知道的要长。像这样的互动真的可以改变一个孩子的一生。)”可知，这场比赛对男孩的影响持久深远的。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“A four-year-old boy with autism (孤独症) had the experience of a lifetime when he entered a real bike competition by chance and won!(一个患有自闭症的四岁男孩偶然参加了一场真正的自行车比赛并获胜，这是他一生难得的经历！)”可知，文章开篇提出主旨，即文章围绕成年骑手的善意让自闭症男孩实现比赛胜利的梦想展开。选项A“Kindness Fulfilled a Boy’s Dream(善良实现了一个男孩的梦想)”，突出“善意”与“梦想成真”的核心主题，适合作标题。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下·四川省成都立格实验学校·期中） Being deaf in a hearing world can lead to painful feelings of isolation. Waitress Kelsey recently shared an experience on a social media sharing site that quickly zoomed to the top of the “front page of the Internet”. In her brief post, Kelsey explained that she waits tables at a bar during the evenings, and one night she noticed a deaf man sitting alone in her section. When Kelsey isn’t working at the bar during the daytime she makes a good hourly pay doing sign language interpretation, so she sensed an opportunity to use her skill to make this customer feel a little less alone in the world. She approached his table and began chatting with him in sign language. Noticing Kelsey signing, the customers at the nearby table asked how long she'd been using sign language. They had a brief conversation about her goal of becoming certified to interpret sign language in a medical or mental health setting. She didn’t think much about the whole exchange until the customers had left the restaurant and she was tidying up the tables. There, on the table of the customers who’d seen her American Sign Language conversation with the deaf man, was a handwritten note on the receipt. “Thank you for what you do, it absolutely matters!” the note said. “Good luck with finishing your degree!” Not only that, but they’d left her a $100 tip. Kelsey was moved by the kind note, especially because she wasn’t doing anything out of the ordinary. To her, she was just communicating with someone in a language that only they understood. Yet to the deaf man and the people seated next to him, she’d bridged a gap and helped someone who probably feels lonely a lot of the time. Kelsey shared the note on the Internet to spread more love and light in the world. 1．What do we know about Kelsey’s work at the bar? A．It is her part-time job. B．It goes beyond her ability. C．It requires her to work all day long. D．It offers her a chance to learn sign language. 2．What can we infer about the deaf man? A．He left Kelsey $100 as a tip. B．He could use sign language. C．He found it hard to communicate with Kelsey. D．He was a friend of the customers at the next table. 3．What did the people at the table next to the deaf man think of Kelsey? A．She should use the Internet as a tool. B．She needs to study further for a degree. C．She is so kind to serve those in need. D．She is wasting time working as a waitress. 4．What lesson can we learn from Kelsey’s experience? A．Practice makes perfect. B．It is never too late to learn. C．A small act of kindness can make a big difference. D．When in Rome, do as Romans do. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了手语翻译 Kelsey在酒吧兼职，用手语跟耳聋顾客交流时感动了邻桌顾客而为其留下100美元小费的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In her brief post, Kelsey explained that she waits tables at a bar during the evenings, and one night she noticed a deaf man sitting alone in her section.(在她简短的帖子中，Kelsey解释说她晚上在酒吧里当服务员，一天晚上她注意到一个耳聋顾客独自坐在她的区域)”及第二段中“When Kelsey isn’t working at the bar she makes a good hourly pay doing sign language interpretation, so she sensed an opportunity to use her skill to make this customer feel a little less alone in the world.(当Kelsey不在酒吧工作的时候，她通过做手语翻译获得了不错的时薪，所以她觉得有机会利用她的技能让这位顾客在这个世界上感到不那么孤独)”可知，这份酒吧工作是Kelsey的兼职工作。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“She approached his table and began chatting with him in sign language.(她走近他的桌子，开始用手语和他聊天)”可知，他们在交谈。由此推知，那位耳聋顾客也会手语。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中““Thank you for what you do, it absolutely matters!” the note said.(“谢谢你所做的一切，这绝对重要！”字条上写着)”。由此可知，这桌客人认为Kelsey为有需要的人提供服务，很善良。故选C。 4．推理判断题。 根据第四段中“Not only that, but they’d left her a $100 tip.(不仅如此，他们还给了她100美元小费)”可知，结合上文，Kelsey与耳聋客人手语交流，邻桌客人为其留下100美元小费，说明了一个小小的善举可以带来很大的不同。故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25学年高一下四川省眉山市青神中学校·期中） A man from British has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King. Ghaffar Pourazar said he has been a big fan of Bruce Lee since he was a child and is full of interest about China. In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing. Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school. At the age of 32, he had to learn with teenage students everyday, starting from the most basic training of the legs and waist. At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera. To him, it was the biggest obstacle, but he never gave up. Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character. Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect (方言), but has also built fame for Beijing Opera. He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King. To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows. 1．What did Ghaffar begin to do in the year of 1994? A．He became a fan of Bruce Lee. B．He took an interest in Beijing Opera. C．He learn Beijing Opera in Beijing. D．He acted the part of the Monkey King. 2．From Paragraph 4, we can see _________. A．Monkey King is not easy to perform. B．He practised harder than other performers. C．He didn’t understand the Monkey King well enough. D．He loved the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. 3．What can be inferred from the passage about Ghaffar? A．He is a successful team leader. B．He translated Beijing Opera story for a living. C．He teaches Beijing Opera for fun in many schools. D．He has made huge contributions to spreading Beijing Opera. 4．Which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to come from? A．Culture B．Sports C．Business D．Education 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是记叙文。描述了英国男子Ghaffar Pourazar对中国京剧产生浓厚兴趣，尤其是学习并精通表演京剧中的经典角色——美猴王的过程。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing. Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school.(1993年，他偶然在伦敦观看了北京靖宇剧团专业人士演出的京剧。Ghaffar说，他爱上了美丽的声音，丰富多彩的服装，精彩的表演等等。所以一年后，他只身来到中国，在北京的一所学校学习京剧)”可知，1994年，Ghaffar在北京学京剧。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character.(四年后，他开始学习表演中国经典故事《西游记》中的传统角色孙悟空。他说，他比其他演员早一个小时到达工作室，还买了书籍和CD，以便更好地了解这个角色)”可知，他比其他演员早一个小时到达工作室，还买了书籍和CD，所以他比其他表演者练习得更刻苦。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect (方言), but has also built fame for Beijing Opera. He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King.(如今的Ghaffar不仅会说北京话，还为京剧树立了声誉。他曾因表演孙悟空而获得国际顶级奖项)”以及最后一段“To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.(为了帮助更多的人欣赏京剧，Ghaffar经常在美国、英国和其他国家的学校教授这一传统艺术形式。当他发现语言难以理解时，他开始翻译京剧故事歌词。他带领一群演员在一个半月的时间里在美国演出了66场。他还带领一个48人的团队在马来西亚演出。在过去的十年里，他参加了400多场演出)”可知，Ghaffar为京剧的传播做出了巨大的贡献。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“A man from British has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King.(来自英国的一名男子学会了表演京剧所需的技巧，让观众们享受到他生动的孙悟空表演)”以及最后一段“To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows.(为了帮助更多的人欣赏京剧，Ghaffar经常在美国、英国和其他国家的学校教授这一传统艺术形式。当他发现语言难以理解时，他开始翻译京剧故事歌词。他带领一群演员在一个半月的时间里在美国演出了66场。他还带领一个48人的团队在马来西亚演出。在过去的十年里，他参加了400多场演出)”可知，本文主要讲述Ghaffar 热爱中国京剧并学习京剧的故事，所以应是最可能来源于报纸的 “文化” 一栏。故选A项。 主题 03 人与自然 —— 环境保护与自然探索 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省广元市广元市直属学校·期中） Kevin Carroll is one of the world’s leading scientists. Besides his work with people, he has designed prosthetics (假肢) for dogs and even a duck. And now he is working on Winter. Winter, an Atlantic dolphin, is a playful two-year-old. She was found off the coast of Florida, caught in a trap. When she arrived at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, CEO David Yates said her condition was serious. “The first few days, we really didn’t think she’d live at all. 24-hour around-the-clock care was provided by our veterinary (兽医) staff, our animal care staff, and our volunteers who literally watched her every second of the day,” Yates said. Winter survived, but she lost her tail. Without a tail, she can neither swim as fast nor jump as high as a normal dolphin. “She has had to get used to swimming without a tail. We didn’t know if she could do that,” he said. Winter’s swimming style changed from up and down to side to side. Veterinarians were concerned that this unusual swimming form might change the long-term health of her spine (脊柱). The vets, therefore, began to explore how to design a prosthetic tail for Winter. Carroll called Winter’s caretakers after he got word of the need for a prosthetic tail, and he offered his services. Designing a prosthesis for a dolphin was a trickier process than Carroll expected. He said, “With a person, when we fit a prosthesis, we have one long, firm bone. We don’t have to have it moving in every direction. With a dolphin, it needs to move along with her whole spine.” Teaching Winter how to use the prosthetic device (设备) also presents a challenge. Carroll will have to help her to learn how to once again swim up and down like a typical dolphin. “It’s going to be powerful seeing her coming out of the water with that tail,” Carroll said. “I know she’s going to do it. We’re really looking forward to that.” 1．What can we infer about Winter from Yates’ words? A．She was slightly hurt. B．She recovered sooner than expected. C．She was treated attentively and watchfully. D．She failed to receive timely medical care. 2．Why did Carroll decide to offer help? A．To enable Winter to swim normally. B．To save Winter’s life. C．To help Winter get back to water. D．To assist Winter in adapting to a new environment. 3．What does the underlined word “trickier” in Paragraph 6 mean? A．Smarter. B．More difficult. C．Quicker. D．More valuable. 4．What is Carroll’s attitude to Winter’s new device? A．He is thankful for it. B．He has doubts about it. C．He is uninterested in it. D．He has high hopes for it. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章写了人们救助了一只两岁的海豚，但是它失去了尾巴，为了能让海豚正常游泳，要为它设计一个假尾巴的故事。 1．推理判断题。由第三段Yates说的话“The first few days, we really didn’t think she’d live at all. 24-hour around-the-clock care was provided by our veterinary (兽医) staff, our animal care staff, and our volunteers who literally watched her every second of the day (最初的几天，我们真的认为她根本活不下去。我们的兽医工作人员、动物护理人员和志愿者提供了24小时的全天候护理，他们每天每时每刻都在看着她)”可知，从Yates的话中推断出海豚Winter受到了细心和仔细的照顾。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。由第五段中的“Winter’s swimming style changed from up and down to side to side. Veterinarians were concerned that this unusual swimming form might change the long-term health of her spine (脊柱). The vets, therefore, began to explore how to design a prosthetic tail for Winter. (Winter的游泳方式从上下左右变化。兽医们担心这种不寻常的游泳方式可能会改变她脊椎的长期健康状况。因此，兽医们开始探索如何为Winter设计一条假尾巴)”可知，Winter不寻常的游泳方式可能会改变她脊椎的长期健康状况，卡罗尔决定提供帮助是因为要帮助Winter能够正常游泳。故选A项。 3．词句猜测题。由第六段中的“Designing a prosthesis for a dolphin was a trickier process than Carroll expected. He said, “With a person, when we fit a prosthesis, we have one long, firm bone. We don’t have to have it moving in every direction. With a dolphin, it needs to move along with her whole spine.” Teaching Winter how to use the prosthetic device (设备) also presents a challenge. (为海豚设计假肢比卡罗尔预想的是一个trickier的过程。他说：“对一个人来说，当我们安装假肢时，我们有一块又长又结实的骨头。我们不必让它向各个方向移动。对海豚来说，它需要沿着整个脊椎移动。”教Winter如何使用假肢装置也是一项挑战)”可知，不像人一样简单，给海豚安装假肢需要考虑整个脊椎移动且教Winter如何使用假肢装置也是一项挑战，可得出为海豚设计假肢比卡罗尔预想的是一个更困难的过程，划线词意为“更难的（More difficult）”。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。由最后一段““It’s going to be powerful seeing her coming out of the water with that tail,” Carroll said. “I know she’s going to do it. We’re really looking forward to that.”(卡罗尔说：“看到她带着那条尾巴出水会很有力量。”。“我知道她会这么做的。我们真的很期待。”)”可知，卡罗尔对Winter的新设备寄予厚望。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下·四川省绵阳市三台中学·期中） When we drove through a twenty-foot-tall fence and entered the Okonjima Camp in central Namibia, the first question on our minds was whether the fence was being used to keep animals in or out. Our guide was quick to say, “Out.” The Okonjima Camp works with the AfriCat Foundation that accepts injured big cats. So there was no shortage of cats, and on that first night, we heard growls (咆哮) from our houses. How close we were! I hope nobody left the gate open. The next day of our Africa trip started with a journey outside the fences and protected zone to track a mother leopard (花豹) and her baby the guide had seen the previous day, and we were happy to find them very quickly. The mother leopard was aware of our presence but was relaxed since our car was a healthy distance away, and we sat for 45 minutes watching the sweet interactions between mother and baby. Later in the day, the guide said we would go on a hike. Everything we were told before about staying in the vehicle and not leaving the fenced arca of the camp was put aside. We were going to find cheetahs (猎豹). It is safer to approach cheetahs, keeping a safe distance, and our guide got out earphones to listen on the leopards’ radio collar (颈圈) frequency to see if any were in the area. No leopards, no problems. Let’s go look for cheetahs, and we did find them. Well, I didn’t. Our guide’s tracking skills were phenomenal. He quickly found them somehow lying in the shade of some tall grass. After some time, they stood up on their long legs. No cheetah-fast speed, but a silent walk into the bushes (灌木丛). 1．How did the author feel on the first night in the camp? A．Excited. B．Sleepy. C．Nervous. D．Curious. 2．What was the author’s purpose of going on a hike? A．To find a proper place to build a new camp. B．To test his new radio technology. C．To track a mother leopard D．To observe cheetahs. 3．What does the underlined word “phenomenal” mean in the last paragraph? d A．impressive. B．limited. C．important. D．different. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Tourism in Namibia. B．An adventure with big cats in Namibia. C．The importance of wildlife protection. D．A conflict between humans and big cats. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者在纳米比亚寻找大型猫科动物的冒险故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“So there was no shortage of cats, and on that first night, we heard growls (咆哮) from our houses. How close we were! I hope nobody left the gate open.(所以这里不缺猫科动物，在第一个晚上，我们听到了从家里传来的咆哮。我们是多么近啊！我希望没人忘了关门。)”可知，作者所在的营地周围有很多大型猫科动物，他在营地的第一天晚上有些紧张惶恐。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Later in the day, the guide said we would go on a hike.(当天晚些时候，导游说我们要去徒步旅行。)”和“We were going to find cheetahs (猎豹).(我们要去找到猎豹。)”可知，作者徒步旅行的目的是为了找到猎豹，近距离观察它们。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据最后一段中的“Let’s go look for cheetahs, and we did find them. Well, I didn’t.(我们去找猎豹吧，我们确实找到了。好吧，我没有。)”和“He quickly found them somehow lying in the shade of some tall grass.(他很快就发现它们躺在一些高草的阴影下。)”可知，作者并没有发现猎豹，而是自己的导游很快就发现了躺在阴凉处的猎豹，由此可推知，导游的追踪技术很出色。phenomenal意为“了不起的；非凡的”，和impressive意思相近。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段“The next day of our Africa trip started with a journey outside the fences and protected zone to track a mother leopard (花豹) and her baby the guide had seen the previous day, and we were happy to find them very quickly.(第二天，我们的非洲之旅从围栏和保护区外开始，去追踪向导前一天看到的一只母豹和她的孩子，我们很高兴很快就找到了它们。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者在纳米比亚寻找大型猫科动物的冒险旅程，因此B项“An adventure with big cats in Namibia.(在纳米比亚与大型猫科动物的冒险。)”最能概括文章主旨。故选B。 主题 04 人与社会 —— 社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省成都市蓉城联盟·期中） “Please don’t let me die.” My girlfriend Rungtiwa had the panicked look in her eyes. She was whispering, hardly able to breathe. We were on the Tibetan Plateau, at an elevation of 13, 000ft (3, 960m), about 14 hours by rough roads from the nearest proper city. I had recently moved from Australia to Ireland when I decided to take a big risk. I called Rungtiwa, who I had met at a wedding in Thailand and then talked to on Skype from Europe almost every day for four months. I asked her to quit her job in Bangkok and start this nine-week trip through Thailand, Laos, and China. Given the chances we both were taking, I wanted us to find out, as quickly as possible, whether we were meant to be together. I figured such an adventure would quickly provide an answer. It has: right here, in a cold hospital room in the middle of nowhere, I realized that I can’t live without her. I wanted to marry Rungtiwa. Rungtiwa had never traveled before. Her life had been committed to school, then university, then working to help support her family, as is common in Thai culture. But as we traveled together, I was increasingly attracted by her honesty, her patience, her sense of humor, her deep interest in the world around her. I found myself more and more concerned about her physical and emotional safety. Not that we were in any obvious danger — rather, that I couldn’t bear the thought of her being harmed in any way. That explains why, weeks later, I felt so helpless as I watched her breathing for oxygen in a bed in Daocheng, which we reached after 16 hours’ rough ride. Immediately after our trip, I packed up my life in Ireland and moved to Bangkok. 18 months later, we married and now, five years on, we’ve just had our first child. One day, when he’s old enough to understand, I’ll tell our son everything. I’ll explain how he is on this earth — in part, because a near-tragedy made his father see clearly. She is the one. 1．Why did the author plan the Asian journey? A．To escape career pressures. B．To figure out their relationship. C．To experience natural adventures. D．To photograph Tibetan landscape. 2．What worried the author most during the journey? A．Rungtiwa’s all-round safety. B．Finding out Rungtiwa’s personality. C．Rungtiwa’s life experiences in Thai. D．Asking Rungtiwa to give up her job. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Rungtiwa? A．Traditional and energetic. B．Emotional and romantic. C．Curious and humorous. D．Hardworking and grateful. 4．What lesson does the story teach? A．True love unfolds itself in difficulty. B．Altitude sickness can be life-threatening. C．Career should be rearranged for romance. D．Cultural adaptation challenges exist in love. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者与女友的亚洲之旅，以及这段经历如何让他们认清彼此并走向婚姻。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“Given the chances we both were taking, I wanted us to find out, as quickly as possible, whether we were meant to be together. I figured such an adventure would quickly provide an answer. (考虑到我们都在冒险，我想让我们尽快弄清楚，我们是否注定在一起。我想这样的冒险会很快给出答案)”可知，作者计划亚洲之旅是为了弄清楚他们的关系，即他们是否适合在一起。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“I found myself more and more concerned about her physical and emotional safety. Not that we were in any obvious danger — rather, that I couldn’t bear the thought of her being harmed in any way. (我发现自己越来越关心她的身心健康。倒不是说我们有什么明显的危险，而是我无法忍受她受到任何伤害的想法)”可知，旅途中作者最担心的是Rungtiwa的全方位安全。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Her life had been committed to school, then university, then working to help support her family, as is common in Thai culture. But as we traveled together, I was increasingly attracted by her honesty, her patience, her sense of humor, her deep interest in the world around her. (她的生活一直致力于学校，然后是大学，然后工作以帮助支持她的家庭，这在泰国文化中很常见。但随着我们一起旅行，我越来越被她的诚实、耐心、幽默感和她对周围世界的浓厚兴趣所吸引)”可知，Rungtiwa是幽默且对周围世界有好奇心的。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I’ll explain how he is on this earth — in part, because a near-tragedy made his father see clearly. She is the one. (我会解释他为什么会来到这个世界上——部分原因是，一场近乎悲剧的事件让他的父亲看清了。她就是那个人)”可推知，这个故事告诉我们真爱在困难中展现。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下·四川省大数据精准教学联盟·期中） I’m a 22-year-old young man and came to China 4 months ago for the same reasons most people of my age do. They want to see the world and expand their minds. To explore more about China, I am currently teaching English in Guangdong. China hasn’t been the expected. Before I came, I was an aware of the level of ongoing development within the country. High-rise buildings, flat screen televisions, well-equipped classrooms... I found myself pleasantly surprised. Like other foreigners, I saw the funny side of the language barrier and tasted the chicken feet. I gave in to the flow of Chinese culture and haven’t looked back since, but it wasn't until today that I realized how naturally similar it is to my own. When the Chinese take a photograph, they won’t say “Cheese!” like we do back home in the U. K. Instead, they say the word “Eggplant! (茄子).” Amused at first, I suddenly realized that I had no reason to be critical. Cheese? Eggplant? Any difference? China is home to one of the oldest and greatest cultures in the world. It is in this country that I have witnessed some of the most beautiful scenes that the human race can offer. We all share a way of life, no matter where we’re from or where we go. It’s my conclusion that though we shout random foods at a camera, at least, we’re all shouting words from the same category. How different can we really be? So, instead of grasping onto your own culture, take a break and allow the culture of another country to embrace you. You may be surprised at the amount of similarities you find, just as I was this afternoon in sunny, southern China. 1．Why did the writer come to China? A．To copy others. B．To make a living. C．To learn Chinese. D．To satisfy his curiosity. 2．What makes a pleasant surprise for the writer in China? A．The rich culture. B．The way of taking photos. C．The unexpected modern life. D．The funny scenes in communication. 3．What lesson did the writer learn through his experience in China? A．When in Rome, do as Romans do. B．People should all shout “Cheese” at a camera. C．People of different cultures share some similarities. D．The more you travel, the more you appreciate home. 4．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．English or Chinese? B．Cheese and Eggplants C．The Importance of Travel D．The Long Culture of China 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位英国人在中国的经历，发现不同文化中的相似处。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“To explore more about China, I am currently teaching English in Guangdong.(为了更多地了解中国，我目前在广东教英语)”可知，作者来中国是好奇心驱使，想了解中国。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“China hasn’t been the expected. Before I came, I was unaware of the level of ongoing development within the country. High-rise buildings, flat screen televisions, well-equipped classrooms... I found myself pleasantly surprised.(中国并没有在我的意之中料。在我来之前，我不了解该国的发展水平。高楼大厦、平板电视、设备齐全的教室……我发现自己感到惊喜)”可知，作者没有预料到中国具有先进的生活学习设施，所以非常惊讶，同时也很享受这样现代化的生活。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“We all share a way of life, no matter where we’re from or where we go. It’s my conclusion that though we shout random foods at a camera, at least, we’re all shouting words from the same category. How different can we really be?(我们都分享一种生活方式，无论我们来自哪里或去哪里。我的结论是，尽管我们对着镜头喊随机食物，但至少，我们都在喊同一类别的单词。我们到底能有多大不同？)”可推知，作者在中国的经历，让作者感受到，不同国家和地区的人虽然文化有差异，却有很多相似之处。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。根据尾段“So, instead of grasping onto your own culture, take a break and allow the culture of another country to embrace you. You may be surprised at the amount of similarities you find, just as I was this afternoon in sunny, southern China.(所以，与其执着于自己的文化，不如休息一下，让另一个国家的文化拥抱你。你可能会惊讶于你发现的相似之处之多，就像我今天下午在阳光明媚的中国南方一样)”并结合全文可知，文章主要介绍作者通过观察到中英两国人民在照相时都选择了食物种类的词语，总结出不同文化虽有差异却有很多相似之处，鼓励读者去经历外国文化。由此可知，B选项“Cheese and Eggplants(奶酪和茄子)”为两种不同的食物代表中西方的食物，既有不同又有相似之处，与主题吻合。故选B项。 主题 01 人与自我 —— 成长与挑战 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省泸州市龙马潭区田家炳名校联考·期中） I was sitting in my high school classroom, nervously tapping my pencil against the desk as I awaited the start of the English exam. As the clock struck, signaling the beginning of the exam, my heart began to race. I opened the exam booklet and scanned the questions, and I felt a wave of panic over me. The questions seemed foreign, and the topics unfamiliar. In a state of panic, I hurriedly wrote down my answers, hoping that somehow, by some stroke of luck, they would be correct. But as the minutes went by, I realized I couldn’t seem to make sense of the questions before me. As the final bell rang, I handed in my paper with a heavy heart. In the days that followed, I couldn’t shake the feeling of failure that hung over me like a dark cloud. I replayed the exam over and over in my mind, analyzing every question, every answer, searching for clues as to where I had gone wrong. But in the depression, a realization began to dawn on me I had failed, yes, but I had also learned valuable lessons along the way. Armed with this newfound wisdom, I ensured that I would do better next time. I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before. When the time came to retake the exam, I was ready. I approached each question with confidence and clarity, drawing upon the lessons I had learned from my previous missteps. When the results were announced, I held my breath as I scanned the list of names. And there it was — my name, shining brightly among the list of successful candidates. At that moment, all the hard work, all the late nights and early mornings, were worth it. And as I look back on that sunny afternoon in the high school classroom, I am grateful for the lessons it taught me, and the person it helped me become. 1．Why did the author panic when he first took the exam? A．He sat with a pounding heart. B．He was in a hurry when answering the questions. C．He was not familiar with the foreign language. D．He found the questions too difficult. 2．What did the author do after he failed in the exam? A．He attended valuable lessons in school. B．He retook the exam over and over again. C．He promised to arm himself with eagerness. D．He determined to engage himself in learning. 3．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “devouring”? A．Being targeted at. B．Being absorbed in. C．Being credited to. D．Being responsible for. 4．Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with according to his valuable lessons? A．All study and no play makes Jack a dull boy. B．If not us, who? If not now, when? C．The best is yet to come. D．Effort and diligence bring success. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者从一次考试失败的经历中变得坚忍不拔的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“As the clock struck, signaling the beginning of the exam, my heart began to race. I opened the exam booklet and scanned the questions, and I felt a wave of panic over me. The questions seemed foreign, and the topics unfamiliar.(当考试开始的钟声敲响时，我的心开始狂跳。我打开考试手册，浏览了一下问题，我感到一阵恐慌。这些问题似乎很陌生，话题也很陌生。)”和“But as the minutes went by, I realized I couldn’t seem to make sense of the questions before me. (但随着时间的推移，我意识到我似乎无法理解面前的问题。)”可知，作者感到恐慌是因为他发现考试的问题似乎很陌生，题目不熟悉，也就是觉得问题太难了。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Armed with this newfound wisdom, I ensured that I would do better next time. I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before.(有了这个新发现的智慧，我保证下次我会做得更好。我以全新的决心投入到学习中，如饥似渴地啃书本，以前所未有的热情复习过去的考试。)”可知，作者考试失败后，下定决心投入到学习中，如饥似渴地读书和练习以前的考试题目。故选D项。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线单词句中“I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before.(我以全新的决心投入到学习中，devouring书本，以前所未有的热情复习过去的考试。)”可知，此处为作者全神贯注地阅读书籍。故可猜测划线单词devouring为“全神贯注地阅读”，与B项Being absorbed in“全神贯注”意思一致。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“But in the depression, a realization began to dawn on me I had failed, yes, but I had also learned valuable lessons along the way. Armed with this newfound wisdom, I ensured that I would do better next time. I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before.(但在沮丧期间，我开始意识到我失败了，是的，但我也在这条路上学到了宝贵的教训。有了这个新发现的智慧，我保证下次我会做得更好。我以全新的决心投入到学习中，全神贯注地阅读书籍，以前所未有的热情复习过去的考试。)”以及倒数第二段中“At that moment, all the hard work, all the late nights and early mornings, were worth it. (在那一刻，所有的努力工作，所有的熬夜和早起，都是值得的。)”可推知，根据作者的宝贵经验，作者最有可能同意的是努力和勤奋会带来好运。故选D项。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下·四川资阳市安岳中学·期中） Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢). “Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body has held up. everything has held up and I’ve made it to 104.” She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued. All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4,385 kilometers. During that time she has had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing... This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.” 1．Why did Hunt-Broersma decide to run marathons? A．She wanted to set a new record. B．She was driven by her interest C．She intended to challenge herself. D．She was inspired by people like her 2．What difficulty did Hunt-Broersma meet with? A．She didn’t get professional training. B．She found it hard to keep her balance C．She suffered discomfort in her left leg D．She couldn’t use regular running blades 3．What message does the author express through the story? A．Rome wasn’t built in a day. B．Time works wonders. C．A good beginning is half the battle. D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. 4．What may be the author’s attitude towards Hunt-Brocrsma? A．Annoyed. B．Admiring. C．Sympathetic. D．Critical. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Jacky Hunt-Broersma虽然左腿由于癌症而截肢，但是借助假肢连续104天跑104场马拉松的励志故事。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中““Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. (她说：“以前有一个身体健全的人做过这种事。我想看看我是否可以用假腿做这件事，看看会发生什么。”)”可知，Hunt-Broersma决定跑马拉松是为了挑战自己。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued. (使用假肢的跑步者不能使用普通的假肢。他们需要一个刀锋式跑步义肢。Hunt-Broersma有两个刀锋式跑步义肢，但她只能用其中一个，因为她左腿肿胀，无法连接到另一把刀。但即使发生了痛苦，她也能够忍受并继续下去。)”可知，Hunt-Broersma在跑马拉松时，要忍受左腿肿胀带来的不适和痛苦。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第三段中“But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued. (但即使发生了痛苦，她也能够忍受并继续下去。)”和最后一段中““It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing... This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.” (“它教会了我一个人可以有多坚强，以及绝对的决心有多重要。如果你内心强大，你可以做任何事情，”她说。“我们的身体真是太棒了……整个旅程令人印象深刻，也非常艰难，但它告诉我，作为一个人，我可以有多强大，我可以把自己逼到多远。”)”可知，作者通过Hunt-Broersma的故事告诉读者只要有坚定意志与决心，只要我们迎难而上，坚持不懈，就能取得成功，因此作者通过这个故事表达了“有志者事竟成”的哲理。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段“Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢). (上个月跑马拉松的大多数人在赛前休息了几天时间，在赛后恢复了几天时间。但Jacky Hunt-Broersma不是。她总共在104天内跑了104场马拉松。如果吉尼斯世界纪录证实，这将是一项新的世界纪录。她用一条腿和一个假肢完成了这一切。)”和第二段中““Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. (她说：“以前有一个身体健全的人做过这种事。我想看看我是否可以用假腿做这件事，看看会发生什么。”)”和第三段中“But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued. (但即使发生了痛苦，她也能够忍受并继续下去。)”以及最后一段中““It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing... This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.” (“它教会了我一个人可以有多坚强，以及绝对的决心有多重要。如果你内心强大，你可以做任何事情，”她说。“我们的身体真是太棒了……整个旅程令人印象深刻，也非常艰难，但它告诉我，作为一个人，我可以有多强大，我可以把自己逼到多远。”)”可知，Hunt-Broersma勇于挑战自己，努力克服身体不适和痛苦以及她的感悟，由此推知，作者对Hunt-Broersma的态度是钦佩赞赏的。故选B项。 主题 02 人与社会 —— 社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省·期中） Mary Kay was born in Texas in 1918. For much of her childhood, she cared for her sick father while her mother worked long hours at a restaurant. Mary Kay married Ben Rogers and had three children. But their marriage ended after Ben returned from World War Ⅱ. To support her children, Mary Kay started selling products. One night, at Ova Heath Spoonemore’s home, she tried some homemade skin care products developed by Spoonemore’s father. Mary Kay liked them and bought the rights for $500. And in 1963, The Mary Kay Cosmetics Company began operating in her hometown. The company sold skin care products through home and office demonstrations. Independent sales representatives bought products from the company and sold them at higher prices. Mary Kay also made sure that experienced representatives would get part of the earnings of the new ones they brought in. By 1965, the company was selling almost one million dollars in products. Mary Kay Cosmetics became one of the most successful direct sellers of skin care products in America. It continues to have sales offices and representatives in many different countries. Mary Kay aimed to grow sales based on the idea that it is best to compete against yourself, which means every individual is trying to beat their own sales records. Prizes for high sales marks included special paid holidays and jewelry. Until a few years ago, a pink Cadillac was a top prize. After her third husband died of cancer in 1980, she wanted to help find a cure for the disease. At first, she helped organizations raise money for research. Later, she started a foundation to support research on cancers affecting women. In 2001, the company and foundation expanded their goals to help prevent violence against women. She worked in her business until she died in 2001. Sales representatives say Mary Kay developed a way for women to earn money and still spend time with their families. 1．Why did Mary Kay sell products on her own? A．She had an eagerness for sale. B．She was inspired by her mother. C．She needed to support her children. D．She wanted to start a family business. 2．What was special about Mary Kay’s sales method? A．She used direct selling. B．She offered free products. C．She focused on online sales. D．She sold products mainly in stores. 3．Which of the following can best describe Mary Kay’s influence? A．She improved people’s life greatly. B．She allowed women economic freedom. C．She introduced new skin care products. D．She found a cure for cancer successfully. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．The life story of Mary Kay. B．The history of Mary Kay Cosmetics. C．The success of a direct-selling company. D．The impact of Mary Kay on the beauty industry. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了玫琳凯的人生故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“But their marriage ended after Ben returned from World War Ⅱ. To support her children, Mary Kay started selling products.(但是他们的婚姻在本从第二次世界大战回来后就结束了。为了供养她的孩子们，玫琳凯开始销售产品。)”可知，离婚后为了抚养孩子，她开始销售产品。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“And in 1963, The Mary Kay Cosmetics Company began operating in her hometown. The company sold skin care products through home and office demonstrations. Independent sales representatives bought products from the company and sold them at higher prices. (1963年，玫琳凯化妆品公司开始在她的家乡运营。该公司通过家庭和办公室演示销售护肤品。独立销售代表从公司购买产品，并以更高的价格出售。)”和常识可知，玫琳凯的销售方法是直销。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sales representatives say Mary Kay developed a way for women to earn money and still spend time with their families. (销售代表表示，玫琳凯开发了一种方法，让女性既能赚钱，又能与家人共度时光。)”这表明她通过直销模式让女性在兼顾家庭的同时获得经济收入，即“经济自由”。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文按时间顺序讲述了玫琳凯的童年、婚姻、创业历程、公益事业及对女性的影响，核心是她的个人生平。所以A选项“玫琳凯的人生故事”符合文章大意，故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下·四川省宜宾市珙县珙县中学校·期中） My family first moved to Colorado 22 years ago. Los Angeles was too expensive and it was difficult to find well-paying jobs and affordable housing. Colorado became our next dream place. Settling into a small town in the Front Range, my parents found hard jobs. Growing up in this small town, I remember my parents working hard to get past the language barrier. My mom, especially, tried her best to ensure she knew all that she needed to know about like my parent-teacher meetings and extracurricular (课外的) activities. One of those extracurricular activities that I signed up for was football. At that age, football was cool and all, but I was more into playing Pokémon and other video games. Football didn’t draw me in. Big football tournaments (联赛) would come around like the World Cup, the Copa América and the Gold Cup, and the Mexican National Team would play in these tournaments. I would sit there in our living room and unmindfully watch the games while my parents would go crazy with enthusiasm ( 热情). I would sit there and play my game. My dad would look over and tell me that I should be paying attention carefully to the game and that I should care more about whether Mexico would win the match than my video games. Both of my parents’ workspaces were crowded (占满的) with other workers. My mom worked with people from all over Latin America. Everyone’s topic of choice at work would always turn to how their national football team was doing. It was a way to show pride in the countries where they had grown up. I grew up loving football more and more. The more I learned about my Mexican roots (根), the more I tried to find ways to express pride in them in the United States. 1．Why did the author’s family move to Colorado? A．To make a better life. B．To attend more activities. C．To follow their football dream. D．To receive a better education. 2．How did the author feel about football at first? A．It was amazing. B．It was important. C．It was uninteresting. D．It was difficult. 3．What would the author’s father do when watching football games? A．Remind the author to watch them carefully. B．Play video games with the author. C．Learn English in their living room. D．Guess who would be the winner. 4．The author’s mom and her workmates talked about football in order to _________. A．build a closer friendship B．express their homesickness C．share a common topic D．show their pride in their motherlands 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是记叙文。作者通过讲述自己的家庭与足球之间的故事，展示了足球背后所蕴含的文化意义。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段第二、三句“Los Angeles was too expensive and it was difficult to find well-paying jobs and affordable housing. Colorado became our next dream place. (洛杉矶的物价太高，很难找到高薪的工作和负担得起的住房。科罗拉多成为我们下一个梦想之地。)”可知，作者心目中的“梦想之地”科罗拉多相对于洛杉矶，物价不是那么高，能找到相对好一点的工作，住房也能负担得起，作者一家搬到科罗拉多州是为了生活得好一些。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句“At that age, football was cool and all, but I was more into playing Pokémon and other video games. Football didn’t draw me in. (在那个年纪，足球很酷，但我更喜欢玩《口袋武士》和其他电子游戏。足球没有吸引我。)”可知，一开始的时候作者对足球并不是很感兴趣。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“My dad would look over and tell me that I should be paying attention carefully to the game and that I should care more about whether Mexico would win the match than my video games. (我爸爸会过来看着我，告诉我，我应该仔细关注比赛，我应该更关心墨西哥是否会赢得比赛，而不是我的电子游戏。)”可知，每当有足球比赛的时候，作者的父亲就会提醒他认真观看比赛。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“My mom worked with people from all over Latin America. Everyone’s topic of choice at work would always turn to how their national football team was doing. It was a way to show pride in the countries where they had grown up. (我妈妈和来自拉丁美洲各地的人一起工作。每个人在工作中选择的话题总是会转向他们的国家足球队表现如何。这是他们为自己成长的国家感到骄傲的一种方式。)”可知，作者的母亲与同事们谈论足球，表达了各自对祖国的自豪感。故选D项。 / 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 —— 成长与挑战 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省凉山州西昌市·期中） Two Canadian teenagers, Joshua Wentges-Faiz and Leo Gunawardena, have been taking on a series of remarkable challenges. Their most recent feat(壮举) involved following the Lake Ontario coastline for 73 kilometers, walking from Toronto to Hamilton, Canada, in about 18 hours. “We like to challenge ourselves physically and mentally. We like to overcome challenges like these. And we feel as though going on a long walk is kind of just the purest form of challenge that you can have,” Gunawardena told CBC News. With very little preparation, the two 16-year-olds began their journey at 6 am, starting in darkness and finishing before midnight. They took several breaks, stopping at benches with nice views along the way. On their walk, one of the dazzling sights they encountered was an abandoned cargo ship. “You’d be surprised by the amount of things that you don’t see when you’re driving and that you will see when you’re taking your time walking,” said Gunawardena. However, the journey was not only a physical trial (考验) but also a significant mental challenge. There were moments of loneliness for the pair, requiring them to support each other along the way. Around 70 km into the walk, they came across a person on a bridge who appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis. “I wasn’t sure what was going to happen ... me and Leo, we tried to convince(说服) him out of it and ended up calling the police, and the situation was deescalated(缓和) and everyone was OK,” Wentges-Faiz told CBC News. The walk is now long over but Wentges-Faiz and Gunawardena are not done challenging themselves, with plans to embark on(开始) a two-day 100 km walk in the near future. 1．What was the main purpose of Joshua and Leo’s walk along the Lake Ontario coastline? A．To create a travel guide. B．To compete in a walking contest. C．To push their body and mind limits. D．To measure the time to cover the length. 2．What unexpected sight did the teenagers observe during their walk? A．Midnight stars. B．A deserted ship. C．A beautiful sunset. D．Breathtaking beaches. 3．What can be inferred about Joshua and Leo’s response to the mental health crisis? A．They made wrong decisions. B．They failed in the mental trail. C．They are two inexperienced hikers. D．They are good at handling emergencies. 4．Where is the passage most likely from? A．A travel guide. B．A newspaper. C．A fantasy novel. D．A history textbook. Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下四川省合江县马街中学校·期中） During the summer, Hu Miaokun, a 19-year-old diagnosed with congenital (先天的) deafness, received offers from seven universities, making years of determined efforts. Born in 2005 in a village in Hubei province, Hu lost his father at five and later lived with his grandparents after his mother remarried. Supported by his family, he was admitted to a school for hearing-impaired children. “Adapting to life in a group was tough,” Hu signed. “When I first started school, everything felt frightening. I couldn’t hear anything, completely lost. I had to get used to the new environment, follow new rules, and learn how to interact with others. But over time, these challenges became easier to manage.” Hu recalls how his teachers used tailored techniques and tools to aid learning. These included multimedia lessons, hearing aids, speech recognition devices, and other assistive technologies. After middle school, Hu attended a specialized high school in Wuhan. For students with hearing and speech impairments, learning English proved particularly difficult. While many of his schoolmates had some basic knowledge of the language and were exposed to English through songs, movies, and everyday conversations, Hu had no prior exposure (接触), making the task even more challenging. “My key is reading, writing, and translation,” Hu signed. He created a detailed study plan and excelled. This year, Hu Miaokun took the national college entrance examination, or gaokao. His hard work paid off. Since May, Hu Miaokun has received offers from all seven universities to which he applied. Ultimately, Hu Miaokun decided to pursue product design at his dream school, Tianjin University of Technology. With ambitions of becoming a 3D designer specializing in product modeling, he is now focusing on mastering various modeling software, such as 3ds Max and Adobe Illustrator. “I’m deeply thankful to my aunt and everyone who has supported me,” Hu Miaokun signed. “I will continue to work hard in my studies and, in the future, use my skills to inspire and assist others.” 1．What was tough for Hu Miaokun to adapt himself to group life? A．Congenital deafness affected group life. B．Father’s death caused emotional pressure. C．School rules disagreed with rural habits. D．Delayed admission created skill gaps. 2．Why does the author mention English learning? A．To recommend the key to learning. B．To show the barriers Hu encountered. C．To highlight the importance of English. D．To promote daily interactions in English. 3．Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned about Hu Miaokun’s English learning? A．His schoolmates had prior exposure to English. B．He relied only on multimedia lessons to master English. C．He focused on reading, writing, and translation. D．The lack of early exposure to English increases the challenge. 4．What can be a suitable title for the passage? A．“Deaf” Teenagers in a World of Silence B．“Silent” but Not Silent: Hu Miaokun’s Sad Story C．Hearing-disadvantaged Teen’s Journey to University Success D．A Teenager’s Battle Against Silence: From Struggle to Survival 主题 02 人与自我 —— 品格与修养 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省合江县马街中学校·期中） A four-year-old boy with autism (孤独症) had the experience of a lifetime when he entered a real bike competition by chance and won! His mother shared a memorable video of his victory on social media. The little boy was clearly proud to earn his very first award, looking excited as he posed in front of his small bike while holding the award. His smile lit up the faces of everyone present. The boy’s mother was deeply grateful to the adult players who went out of their way to make her child feel special during the competition. She knew that her son’s bike couldn’t be compared to the actual bikes on display that day, which were much larger and faster. However, the players in the event thought it was more important to make a little boy’s dream come true. “To the two bikers who should have taken first place and second place, they taught my son so much more than they know,” the mother said. “Thank you for being so kind.” While the boy enjoyed his first prize in the bike competition, she ensured that he understood the importance of showing respect for the rules of a sport and for the other players. She encouraged him to shake hands with the other winners, thank and congratulate them. Reflecting on the event, the mother wrote, “When adults go out of their way to show kindness to kids, especially some with higher needs, the influence lasts longer than most people know. Interactions like these can really change the course of a child’s life. My little son was so lucky to experience such kindness.” It was so sweet that the other adult cyclists made the cycle-loving boy the star of the show. He will remember the amazing day, which was filled with joy and encouragement, in his whole life. 1．Why did the boy win the competition? A．He had the fastest bike. B．He was the only participant. C．His mother was there to encourage him. D．Other players let him win on purpose. 2．What did the mother teach her son after his winning? A．The necessity of competition. B．The importance of first place. C．The importance of good sportsmanship. D．The necessity of self-congratulation. 3．What can we learn about the competition’s effect on the boy from the text? A．It is short-term. B．It is lasting. C．It is negative. D．It is unclear. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Kindness Fulfilled a Boy’s Dream B．A Mother’s Expectations for Her Son C．The Details of an Adult Bike Competition D．It Is Difficult to Raise a Child with Autism Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下·四川省成都立格实验学校·期中） Being deaf in a hearing world can lead to painful feelings of isolation. Waitress Kelsey recently shared an experience on a social media sharing site that quickly zoomed to the top of the “front page of the Internet”. In her brief post, Kelsey explained that she waits tables at a bar during the evenings, and one night she noticed a deaf man sitting alone in her section. When Kelsey isn’t working at the bar during the daytime she makes a good hourly pay doing sign language interpretation, so she sensed an opportunity to use her skill to make this customer feel a little less alone in the world. She approached his table and began chatting with him in sign language. Noticing Kelsey signing, the customers at the nearby table asked how long she'd been using sign language. They had a brief conversation about her goal of becoming certified to interpret sign language in a medical or mental health setting. She didn’t think much about the whole exchange until the customers had left the restaurant and she was tidying up the tables. There, on the table of the customers who’d seen her American Sign Language conversation with the deaf man, was a handwritten note on the receipt. “Thank you for what you do, it absolutely matters!” the note said. “Good luck with finishing your degree!” Not only that, but they’d left her a $100 tip. Kelsey was moved by the kind note, especially because she wasn’t doing anything out of the ordinary. To her, she was just communicating with someone in a language that only they understood. Yet to the deaf man and the people seated next to him, she’d bridged a gap and helped someone who probably feels lonely a lot of the time. Kelsey shared the note on the Internet to spread more love and light in the world. 1．What do we know about Kelsey’s work at the bar? A．It is her part-time job. B．It goes beyond her ability. C．It requires her to work all day long. D．It offers her a chance to learn sign language. 2．What can we infer about the deaf man? A．He left Kelsey $100 as a tip. B．He could use sign language. C．He found it hard to communicate with Kelsey. D．He was a friend of the customers at the next table. 3．What did the people at the table next to the deaf man think of Kelsey? A．She should use the Internet as a tool. B．She needs to study further for a degree. C．She is so kind to serve those in need. D．She is wasting time working as a waitress. 4．What lesson can we learn from Kelsey’s experience? A．Practice makes perfect. B．It is never too late to learn. C．A small act of kindness can make a big difference. D．When in Rome, do as Romans do. Passage 3 （24-25学年高一下四川省眉山市青神中学校·期中） A man from British has learned skills needed to perform Beijing Opera, making the audience enjoy his lively performance of the Monkey King. Ghaffar Pourazar said he has been a big fan of Bruce Lee since he was a child and is full of interest about China. In 1993, he happened to watch Beijing Opera performed in London by professionals from Jingyu Theatre Company of Beijing. Ghaffar said he fell in love with the beautiful voices, colorful costumes, excellent shows and so on. So after one year, he arrived in China alone and became a student of Beijing Opera at a Beijing school. At the age of 32, he had to learn with teenage students everyday, starting from the most basic training of the legs and waist. At the time, he was mostly troubled by the dialogue in Beijing Opera. To him, it was the biggest obstacle, but he never gave up. Four years later, he began to learn to perform the Monkey King, a traditional character from the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. He said he arrived at the workroom an hour earlier than other performers and also bought books and CDs to better understand the character. Ghaffar today is not only good at speaking Beijing dialect (方言), but has also built fame for Beijing Opera. He once got a top international prize for performing the Monkey King. To help more people enjoy Beijing Opera, Ghaffar often teaches the traditional art form in schools in the United States, Britain and other countries. When he found that the language was difficult to understand, he started to translate Beijing Opera story lyrics. He led a group of actors to perform 66 times in a month and a half in the United States. He also led a 48-member team to perform in Malaysia. In the past ten years, he has performed in more than 400 shows. 1．What did Ghaffar begin to do in the year of 1994? A．He became a fan of Bruce Lee. B．He took an interest in Beijing Opera. C．He learn Beijing Opera in Beijing. D．He acted the part of the Monkey King. 2．From Paragraph 4, we can see _________. A．Monkey King is not easy to perform. B．He practised harder than other performers. C．He didn’t understand the Monkey King well enough. D．He loved the Chinese classic story Journey to the West. 3．What can be inferred from the passage about Ghaffar? A．He is a successful team leader. B．He translated Beijing Opera story for a living. C．He teaches Beijing Opera for fun in many schools. D．He has made huge contributions to spreading Beijing Opera. 4．Which section of a newspaper is the passage most likely to come from? A．Culture B．Sports C．Business D．Education 主题 03 人与自然 —— 环境保护与自然探索 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省广元市广元市直属学校·期中） Kevin Carroll is one of the world’s leading scientists. Besides his work with people, he has designed prosthetics (假肢) for dogs and even a duck. And now he is working on Winter. Winter, an Atlantic dolphin, is a playful two-year-old. She was found off the coast of Florida, caught in a trap. When she arrived at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, CEO David Yates said her condition was serious. “The first few days, we really didn’t think she’d live at all. 24-hour around-the-clock care was provided by our veterinary (兽医) staff, our animal care staff, and our volunteers who literally watched her every second of the day,” Yates said. Winter survived, but she lost her tail. Without a tail, she can neither swim as fast nor jump as high as a normal dolphin. “She has had to get used to swimming without a tail. We didn’t know if she could do that,” he said. Winter’s swimming style changed from up and down to side to side. Veterinarians were concerned that this unusual swimming form might change the long-term health of her spine (脊柱). The vets, therefore, began to explore how to design a prosthetic tail for Winter. Carroll called Winter’s caretakers after he got word of the need for a prosthetic tail, and he offered his services. Designing a prosthesis for a dolphin was a trickier process than Carroll expected. He said, “With a person, when we fit a prosthesis, we have one long, firm bone. We don’t have to have it moving in every direction. With a dolphin, it needs to move along with her whole spine.” Teaching Winter how to use the prosthetic device (设备) also presents a challenge. Carroll will have to help her to learn how to once again swim up and down like a typical dolphin. “It’s going to be powerful seeing her coming out of the water with that tail,” Carroll said. “I know she’s going to do it. We’re really looking forward to that.” 1．What can we infer about Winter from Yates’ words? A．She was slightly hurt. B．She recovered sooner than expected. C．She was treated attentively and watchfully. D．She failed to receive timely medical care. 2．Why did Carroll decide to offer help? A．To enable Winter to swim normally. B．To save Winter’s life. C．To help Winter get back to water. D．To assist Winter in adapting to a new environment. 3．What does the underlined word “trickier” in Paragraph 6 mean? A．Smarter. B．More difficult. C．Quicker. D．More valuable. 4．What is Carroll’s attitude to Winter’s new device? A．He is thankful for it. B．He has doubts about it. C．He is uninterested in it. D．He has high hopes for it. Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下·四川省绵阳市三台中学·期中） When we drove through a twenty-foot-tall fence and entered the Okonjima Camp in central Namibia, the first question on our minds was whether the fence was being used to keep animals in or out. Our guide was quick to say, “Out.” The Okonjima Camp works with the AfriCat Foundation that accepts injured big cats. So there was no shortage of cats, and on that first night, we heard growls (咆哮) from our houses. How close we were! I hope nobody left the gate open. The next day of our Africa trip started with a journey outside the fences and protected zone to track a mother leopard (花豹) and her baby the guide had seen the previous day, and we were happy to find them very quickly. The mother leopard was aware of our presence but was relaxed since our car was a healthy distance away, and we sat for 45 minutes watching the sweet interactions between mother and baby. Later in the day, the guide said we would go on a hike. Everything we were told before about staying in the vehicle and not leaving the fenced arca of the camp was put aside. We were going to find cheetahs (猎豹). It is safer to approach cheetahs, keeping a safe distance, and our guide got out earphones to listen on the leopards’ radio collar (颈圈) frequency to see if any were in the area. No leopards, no problems. Let’s go look for cheetahs, and we did find them. Well, I didn’t. Our guide’s tracking skills were phenomenal. He quickly found them somehow lying in the shade of some tall grass. After some time, they stood up on their long legs. No cheetah-fast speed, but a silent walk into the bushes (灌木丛). 1．How did the author feel on the first night in the camp? A．Excited. B．Sleepy. C．Nervous. D．Curious. 2．What was the author’s purpose of going on a hike? A．To find a proper place to build a new camp. B．To test his new radio technology. C．To track a mother leopard D．To observe cheetahs. 3．What does the underlined word “phenomenal” mean in the last paragraph? d A．impressive. B．limited. C．important. D．different. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Tourism in Namibia. B．An adventure with big cats in Namibia. C．The importance of wildlife protection. D．A conflict between humans and big cats. 主题 04 人与社会 —— 社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省成都市蓉城联盟·期中） “Please don’t let me die.” My girlfriend Rungtiwa had the panicked look in her eyes. She was whispering, hardly able to breathe. We were on the Tibetan Plateau, at an elevation of 13, 000ft (3, 960m), about 14 hours by rough roads from the nearest proper city. I had recently moved from Australia to Ireland when I decided to take a big risk. I called Rungtiwa, who I had met at a wedding in Thailand and then talked to on Skype from Europe almost every day for four months. I asked her to quit her job in Bangkok and start this nine-week trip through Thailand, Laos, and China. Given the chances we both were taking, I wanted us to find out, as quickly as possible, whether we were meant to be together. I figured such an adventure would quickly provide an answer. It has: right here, in a cold hospital room in the middle of nowhere, I realized that I can’t live without her. I wanted to marry Rungtiwa. Rungtiwa had never traveled before. Her life had been committed to school, then university, then working to help support her family, as is common in Thai culture. But as we traveled together, I was increasingly attracted by her honesty, her patience, her sense of humor, her deep interest in the world around her. I found myself more and more concerned about her physical and emotional safety. Not that we were in any obvious danger — rather, that I couldn’t bear the thought of her being harmed in any way. That explains why, weeks later, I felt so helpless as I watched her breathing for oxygen in a bed in Daocheng, which we reached after 16 hours’ rough ride. Immediately after our trip, I packed up my life in Ireland and moved to Bangkok. 18 months later, we married and now, five years on, we’ve just had our first child. One day, when he’s old enough to understand, I’ll tell our son everything. I’ll explain how he is on this earth — in part, because a near-tragedy made his father see clearly. She is the one. 1．Why did the author plan the Asian journey? A．To escape career pressures. B．To figure out their relationship. C．To experience natural adventures. D．To photograph Tibetan landscape. 2．What worried the author most during the journey? A．Rungtiwa’s all-round safety. B．Finding out Rungtiwa’s personality. C．Rungtiwa’s life experiences in Thai. D．Asking Rungtiwa to give up her job. 3．Which of the following words can best describe Rungtiwa? A．Traditional and energetic. B．Emotional and romantic. C．Curious and humorous. D．Hardworking and grateful. 4．What lesson does the story teach? A．True love unfolds itself in difficulty. B．Altitude sickness can be life-threatening. C．Career should be rearranged for romance. D．Cultural adaptation challenges exist in love. Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下·四川省大数据精准教学联盟·期中） I’m a 22-year-old young man and came to China 4 months ago for the same reasons most people of my age do. They want to see the world and expand their minds. To explore more about China, I am currently teaching English in Guangdong. China hasn’t been the expected. Before I came, I was an aware of the level of ongoing development within the country. High-rise buildings, flat screen televisions, well-equipped classrooms... I found myself pleasantly surprised. Like other foreigners, I saw the funny side of the language barrier and tasted the chicken feet. I gave in to the flow of Chinese culture and haven’t looked back since, but it wasn't until today that I realized how naturally similar it is to my own. When the Chinese take a photograph, they won’t say “Cheese!” like we do back home in the U. K. Instead, they say the word “Eggplant! (茄子).” Amused at first, I suddenly realized that I had no reason to be critical. Cheese? Eggplant? Any difference? China is home to one of the oldest and greatest cultures in the world. It is in this country that I have witnessed some of the most beautiful scenes that the human race can offer. We all share a way of life, no matter where we’re from or where we go. It’s my conclusion that though we shout random foods at a camera, at least, we’re all shouting words from the same category. How different can we really be? So, instead of grasping onto your own culture, take a break and allow the culture of another country to embrace you. You may be surprised at the amount of similarities you find, just as I was this afternoon in sunny, southern China. 1．Why did the writer come to China? A．To copy others. B．To make a living. C．To learn Chinese. D．To satisfy his curiosity. 2．What makes a pleasant surprise for the writer in China? A．The rich culture. B．The way of taking photos. C．The unexpected modern life. D．The funny scenes in communication. 3．What lesson did the writer learn through his experience in China? A．When in Rome, do as Romans do. B．People should all shout “Cheese” at a camera. C．People of different cultures share some similarities. D．The more you travel, the more you appreciate home. 4．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．English or Chinese? B．Cheese and Eggplants C．The Importance of Travel D．The Long Culture of China 主题 01 人与自我 —— 成长与挑战 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省泸州市龙马潭区田家炳名校联考·期中） I was sitting in my high school classroom, nervously tapping my pencil against the desk as I awaited the start of the English exam. As the clock struck, signaling the beginning of the exam, my heart began to race. I opened the exam booklet and scanned the questions, and I felt a wave of panic over me. The questions seemed foreign, and the topics unfamiliar. In a state of panic, I hurriedly wrote down my answers, hoping that somehow, by some stroke of luck, they would be correct. But as the minutes went by, I realized I couldn’t seem to make sense of the questions before me. As the final bell rang, I handed in my paper with a heavy heart. In the days that followed, I couldn’t shake the feeling of failure that hung over me like a dark cloud. I replayed the exam over and over in my mind, analyzing every question, every answer, searching for clues as to where I had gone wrong. But in the depression, a realization began to dawn on me I had failed, yes, but I had also learned valuable lessons along the way. Armed with this newfound wisdom, I ensured that I would do better next time. I threw myself into my studies with renewed determination, devouring books and practicing past exams with an eagerness I had never known before. When the time came to retake the exam, I was ready. I approached each question with confidence and clarity, drawing upon the lessons I had learned from my previous missteps. When the results were announced, I held my breath as I scanned the list of names. And there it was — my name, shining brightly among the list of successful candidates. At that moment, all the hard work, all the late nights and early mornings, were worth it. And as I look back on that sunny afternoon in the high school classroom, I am grateful for the lessons it taught me, and the person it helped me become. 1．Why did the author panic when he first took the exam? A．He sat with a pounding heart. B．He was in a hurry when answering the questions. C．He was not familiar with the foreign language. D．He found the questions too difficult. 2．What did the author do after he failed in the exam? A．He attended valuable lessons in school. B．He retook the exam over and over again. C．He promised to arm himself with eagerness. D．He determined to engage himself in learning. 3．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “devouring”? A．Being targeted at. B．Being absorbed in. C．Being credited to. D．Being responsible for. 4．Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with according to his valuable lessons? A．All study and no play makes Jack a dull boy. B．If not us, who? If not now, when? C．The best is yet to come. D．Effort and diligence bring success. Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下·四川资阳市安岳中学·期中） Most people who ran the marathon last month spent days before resting up and days after recovering. But not Jacky Hunt-Broersma. In total, she ran 104 marathons in 104 days. If it’s confirmed by Guinness World Records, that would be a new world record. And she did it all with one leg and a prosthesis (假肢). “Someone able-bodied had done it previously. I wanted to see if I could do it on a prosthetic leg and see what would happen,” she said. “I thought it would be a great way to inspire others to push their limits because I truly believe that we’re stronger than what we think. And I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that my body has held up. everything has held up and I’ve made it to 104.” She actually did not pick up the sport until after she lost the lower part of her left leg in 2001 to a type of cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Runners using a prosthetic leg can’t use a regular one. They need a running blade (刀锋式跑步义肢). Hunt-Broersma has two, but she was only able to run with one because of the swelling she experienced in her left leg that made it impossible to connect to the other blade. But even with the pain that occurred, she has been able to put up with it and continued. All together, Hunt-Broersma ran over 4,385 kilometers. During that time she has had a lot of time to think and has learned a few things about herself. “It has taught me how strong one can be and how important absolute determination is. If you’re mentally strong, you can do anything,” she said. “And our bodies are just amazing... This whole journey was impressive and super hard, but it’s told me how strong I can be as a person and how far I can push myself.” 1．Why did Hunt-Broersma decide to run marathons? A．She wanted to set a new record. B．She was driven by her interest C．She intended to challenge herself. D．She was inspired by people like her 2．What difficulty did Hunt-Broersma meet with? A．She didn’t get professional training. B．She found it hard to keep her balance C．She suffered discomfort in her left leg D．She couldn’t use regular running blades 3．What message does the author express through the story? A．Rome wasn’t built in a day. B．Time works wonders. C．A good beginning is half the battle. D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. 4．What may be the author’s attitude towards Hunt-Brocrsma? A．Annoyed. B．Admiring. C．Sympathetic. D．Critical. 主题 02 人与社会 —— 社会与文化 Passage 1 （24-25学年高一下·四川省·期中） Mary Kay was born in Texas in 1918. For much of her childhood, she cared for her sick father while her mother worked long hours at a restaurant. Mary Kay married Ben Rogers and had three children. But their marriage ended after Ben returned from World War Ⅱ. To support her children, Mary Kay started selling products. One night, at Ova Heath Spoonemore’s home, she tried some homemade skin care products developed by Spoonemore’s father. Mary Kay liked them and bought the rights for $500. And in 1963, The Mary Kay Cosmetics Company began operating in her hometown. The company sold skin care products through home and office demonstrations. Independent sales representatives bought products from the company and sold them at higher prices. Mary Kay also made sure that experienced representatives would get part of the earnings of the new ones they brought in. By 1965, the company was selling almost one million dollars in products. Mary Kay Cosmetics became one of the most successful direct sellers of skin care products in America. It continues to have sales offices and representatives in many different countries. Mary Kay aimed to grow sales based on the idea that it is best to compete against yourself, which means every individual is trying to beat their own sales records. Prizes for high sales marks included special paid holidays and jewelry. Until a few years ago, a pink Cadillac was a top prize. After her third husband died of cancer in 1980, she wanted to help find a cure for the disease. At first, she helped organizations raise money for research. Later, she started a foundation to support research on cancers affecting women. In 2001, the company and foundation expanded their goals to help prevent violence against women. She worked in her business until she died in 2001. Sales representatives say Mary Kay developed a way for women to earn money and still spend time with their families. 1．Why did Mary Kay sell products on her own? A．She had an eagerness for sale. B．She was inspired by her mother. C．She needed to support her children. D．She wanted to start a family business. 2．What was special about Mary Kay’s sales method? A．She used direct selling. B．She offered free products. C．She focused on online sales. D．She sold products mainly in stores. 3．Which of the following can best describe Mary Kay’s influence? A．She improved people’s life greatly. B．She allowed women economic freedom. C．She introduced new skin care products. D．She found a cure for cancer successfully. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．The life story of Mary Kay. B．The history of Mary Kay Cosmetics. C．The success of a direct-selling company. D．The impact of Mary Kay on the beauty industry. Passage 2 （24-25学年高一下·四川省宜宾市珙县珙县中学校·期中） My family first moved to Colorado 22 years ago. Los Angeles was too expensive and it was difficult to find well-paying jobs and affordable housing. Colorado became our next dream place. Settling into a small town in the Front Range, my parents found hard jobs. Growing up in this small town, I remember my parents working hard to get past the language barrier. My mom, especially, tried her best to ensure she knew all that she needed to know about like my parent-teacher meetings and extracurricular (课外的) activities. One of those extracurricular activities that I signed up for was football. At that age, football was cool and all, but I was more into playing Pokémon and other video games. Football didn’t draw me in. Big football tournaments (联赛) would come around like the World Cup, the Copa América and the Gold Cup, and the Mexican National Team would play in these tournaments. I would sit there in our living room and unmindfully watch the games while my parents would go crazy with enthusiasm ( 热情). I would sit there and play my game. My dad would look over and tell me that I should be paying attention carefully to the game and that I should care more about whether Mexico would win the match than my video games. Both of my parents’ workspaces were crowded (占满的) with other workers. My mom worked with people from all over Latin America. Everyone’s topic of choice at work would always turn to how their national football team was doing. It was a way to show pride in the countries where they had grown up. I grew up loving football more and more. The more I learned about my Mexican roots (根), the more I tried to find ways to express pride in them in the United States. 1．Why did the author’s family move to Colorado? A．To make a better life. B．To attend more activities. C．To follow their football dream. D．To receive a better education. 2．How did the author feel about football at first? A．It was amazing. B．It was important. C．It was uninteresting. D．It was difficult. 3．What would the author’s father do when watching football games? A．Remind the author to watch them carefully. B．Play video games with the author. C．Learn English in their living room. D．Guess who would be the winner. 4．The author’s mom and her workmates talked about football in order to _________. A．build a closer friendship B．express their homesickness C．share a common topic D．show their pride in their motherlands / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $